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Tin: oiismtvER. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. TJIURSDAf, APRIL 29. . J. HALE, Editor ml Proprietor. C J. Hal Jr, Business Manager. L. & Hale, City Editor. LET US BE CAREFUL ABOUT OUR "FIRSTS." The reaction against the claims of certain 8Utet and communities which monopolized the gloMes of our early history baa been so great, particularly in North Carolina which was the chief sufferer tinder the former condition, ; that ve are in danger of letting the pendulum swing too far. North Caro line ..at teen first and best in so many things, which are now acknow ledged facts of history, that we should not impair the value of the record oy claims of doubtful validity. . This, for example, should be scrutin ized: - ." . Mr. Henry T. King writes as follows to the Raleigh News and Observer Only a few days ago in one of our State papers was the following: "This Date In History.' , 177 Georgia instructed her dete : gates tor Independence. That was an eye opener and our thoughts at once ran back to an ar- . tide in your last Sunday's paper by Prof. B. D. W. Connor, on "North Carolina's New Holiday,' which gave some account of the making of the date of April 12th a State Holiday, by tae but legislature. As he says "Al ready the date has been placed by legislative enactment on the State flag, and on the State seal, along with tfcat of May 20, 1775. and it is but proper that this next step should have been taken and that April 12th should become a legal holiday as May 20th . has been for some years." Further he says, The Halifax Reso lution of April 12, 177(, was the first declaration in favor of Independence by any American colony, and properly considered, that date is the proud est date in North Carolina history." That these statements were true and had been heralded throughout the length and breadth of our State, plac ed upon our State flag, and was a proud boast of North Carolina, had never been doubted by this writer, and that Georgia Item above was a stunner to him. He immediately con salted . Moore's North Carolina his tory and found near a page oa the matter along the same lines declar ing that with the ' exception of the Mecklenburg Declaration there had not been In all America an Instance of public expression of the least desire for separation from Britain." In Volume X. Colonial Rec ord, . in Col Saunders Prefatory Notes, we And This was the first an , thoritatlve, explicit declaration, by more than a month, by any colony in favor of full, final separation from Britain. - Then we began to look about to see . what other historians might have said about the matter of independence. In Thompson's school history, he says, writing of the formation of new government: "South Carolina had gone further: in March it had organi sed a complete Independent govern ment by adopting a constitution and Installing the executive, legislative, and judicial officers." Mrs. Lee cor roborates this, but places the date in February, and further says, .Thus this little colony was the first to pro claim herself a State independent cf all other governments. Alexander Stephens' history says. In January, 1778, Maasachnsetts instructed her del egates to vote for independence. South Carolina gave similar Instruc tion to her delegates in March. Geor gia and North Carolina did the same in AprlL" Thus it would seem that North Carolina was fourth Instead of first But perhaps Mr. Stephens did not know? Anyway, these are worth considering. And it may be well that Halifax could not have her big cele bration this year. Let the matter be looked into. As to the first Declaration. Meek .. lonbnrg stands uncontradicted, as to North Carolina's devotion to the cause of liberty and the sacrifices It made, there Is no question, but should it claim too much? Already some of its claims have aroused jealousies and it . Is well that they be founded on undis- . pntaDie testimony. '- But even though it may be a mat ter of dispute It is good to find that late histories are giving something of the doings of other State than Ma sachnsetu and Virginia. The old Boston Tea Party and the Patrick Henry explosions have so long filled the minds of our school children that it Is time to change medicine and let It be known that there was patriotism and liberty loving people in other States. But let us keep North Carol ina history straight The truth Is good enough for North Carolina. And ' In the word of the immortal Schley, "mere i gjory enough for aU. " THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC , :'': BUILDINQ. ;-- The following , correspondence, which explain Itself, is printed for the information of the people of Fay- ettevllle, who are requested to con sider the subject from every stand point and to make such suggestions as occur to them. This may be done by communications addressed to the Observer any day this week, or by attending a meeting of the Board of Directors of ' the Chamber of Com merce which will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at S o'clock. Fayettevllle, N. C April 22. ; Dear Senator Overman: - - I enclose a clipping from the Ob server of April 21 and one from the Observer of this afternoon. The first (April 21), containing a letter from Dr. II. -W. Lilly, refers to irhat seems to us to be a very serious defect in the plans for the Government build ing authorized for Fayettevlle and the contract for which, we understand. Is r.liout to be let The second (April iJ) recites the action of our chamber of Commerce on the subject. . It appear that 140,00(1 of the 160, P00 Appropriated Is sufficient to con mnu't the building as planned, which la for a one-story structure.. It oc cur to us th fit the 20,000 difference (or, Over $17,000, as Dr. Lilly more pivcUi'ly puts It. assuming that some '. ."i d of tlie $i)0. mil) has already been ') onhl gn:::'e for the addition i ' a x-'-tid story to the building, as !. If ho, wc f ic that the de !': plan roip;;i.iI for that ll- .i Lii ! ' , ! J the contract let accordingly. If not, then that the general plan be altered so as to pro vide for a twoatory building costing the full amount of the appropriation. II It be possible to get an emer gency" amendment through at this session adding $10,000, $20,000, $30.. 000, or what not to the present ap propriation, that would be so much the better that the people of Fayettevllle and of this section would rise up and call yon and her blessed! On this later point (an additional appropriation, which I make bold to Include In the catesorr of "emer gency" appropriations), I ask your consideration of the fact that the city of Fayettevllle Is so much changed from the Fayettevllle of less than a year ago (when you were last here) that you would find it difficult to rec ognise it Mr. D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte A widely travelled man hav ing knowledge of such matters, said the change was beyond belief to one who had not seen it Building are going up everywhere and tail build ings are In contemplation all about th government site. A five-story office building will probably be erected, within the year. Immediately across Hay street from Its front on what 1 known a the "flat-trou"-triangle, etc, etc - " So much for our ktcal view. The interest of the government her ha changed with the local change, with even pace. Besides, a one-story build ing at that point would look ridiculous. Let me urge, with all the earnest ness at my command that yon aae your great influence to serve this city In the way mentioned a city which observers believe (including Mr. Tomp kins) will be the largest city In the State in a few years. With kind regards, Tours very truly, ' R J. HALE. President' Fayettevllle Chamber of Commerce. Enclosure In the above letter.) (Clipping boa Ttjtttrr llm Otearrrr of AstS The Fayetteville Public Building Should Be a Two-Story Structure Bids Show that the Present Appro priation Will Do It The plans already drawn for the Public Building the Government is to arect In Fayetteville, are for a one- story structure. It now appear, that the appropriation by Congress win permit of a two-story structure. This it should be by all means, and every pressure brought to bear on the Gov ernment , through oar Chamber of Commerce, citizens and representa tives in Congress, this very moment wiut this view in end. The foUowinc communication, give as excellent idea of the situation: , Editor Observer: I notice in the press that the low est bid for the construction of the Federal Building was $40,425.00. Of the appropriation for this purpose there is available the sum of t57.SOO.00 for the buttdinsralone. This I learned in a recent conversation with the Su pervising Architect I saw the plans of the proposed building, which was very attractive in design, but the crit icism I made was that with It single xory u would snow to 11 tie advant age on oar wide, beautifully paved main street The architect also re pressed hi regret that the apropria- tlon would not admit of a more Im posing structure. It was then sun- posed that the cost would exceed $50,- ooo.oo. But now it appear that on the basis of the lowest bid there win be a margin of about $17,000, and we sught to use our best effort to have every dollar of it expended on the building. It ha been objected that tie adltloa of another story would in volve a change In the plans but im provement to the public service and the consideration of adding to the ar- enltectural beauty of the building would more thaa Justify any radical changes' and the delay incident there to. Hay street is very wide. The building as now designed will not how up wen in it close proximity to higher structures. Besides, Fayette- viue is ue terminus of the route of a great many railway clerks and some provision should be made for their comfort and convenience la the nost- office building. The government claims that It buildings are not understood to be dormitories, but with the con ditions that exist In Fayettevllle, much comfort could be afforded to the clerks If more room was' provided. The space Is not only required for railway clerks, but It Is needed to provide more ad equate lobby and workroom suace oa the first floor and ample quarter for the postmaster on the second floor If necessary, and for such other needs of the Government a may now or la the near future be required to keep pace with this rapidly growing city and sec tion. , ' r - - . :.. ' I am calling attention to this matter with the hope that the Chamber ol Commerce and the individual citizens will ase their best efforts and, influ ence u nave tne rail appropriation ex pended on the building. Now Is the time to act If sufficient Interest is taken In the matter .our Senator and Representatives will have the letting of the contract held in obeyance un til It Is definitely found whether or not a two-story building can be erect ed for the money already appropriat ed, we must not be content with a $40,000 building. We should get all uiais coming to us. . . , . .. r H. W. LILLY. (CUppta froa rajetterllle Observer of April - A meeting of the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce held yester day In the office of th Chamber ;the (ollowlnr beinr mwnt! V. 1 u.l,. F. R. Rose, R. H. McDuffle, E. W. Nol- tey, w. K. KJnatey, J. O. Ellington. C. MoAlister The aecretanr BtitteJ fht 4 4-. f the news from Washington fa re- garo io me ttrouc Building, after con- suiiauon witn the President MaJ. E. J. Hale. tilB following tnamam waa patched early In the day to Senator Overman and Mr. Godwin: "Please hold np the letting of the contract for I ublic Building until Fayetteville can be heard from." The Secretary was of the opinion that prompt action should be taken to have the plan for the building chang ed so that a two-story building would oe ouni insieaa or. tne one-story one contemplated. As there -are sixty thousand dollars yet available, the bids recently opened showed that there was sufficient funds to erect a building on our splendid street that we could take a pride In and one that we would not be ashamed of. - After the subject was fully' discuss ed, on motion, Maj. E. J. Hale was re quested to open up correspondence with Senator Overman and Mr. God win on the subject and to take any other step which might be necessary to have changes made In the plan be fore the contract was awarded. Dear Mrl Godwin: ' J i li . Please see Senator Overman and act with him in respect to our public building, as Indicated in my letter to him herein of this date. I haven't time to make a duplicate for you, but will send one later, if desired. The sub ject however, la pretty thoroughly stated In the Observer of April 21 and April 22. - ' ' . Very truly Tours, KJ. HALE, President Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Hon H. L. Godwin, M. C, Washington. UNITED 8TAi E3 SENATE. Washington. D. a April 2t. 1909. lion. E. J. Hale, Fayettevllle, N, C. My Dear Major: 1 ' I beg to 'acknowledge receipt of yours of the 22nd instant enclosing clipping relative to the proposition to add another story to the public building soon to be erected in your city. Immediately upon receipt of Dr. Lilly's letter I saw the Supervising Architect and had the matter of the awarding of the contract. held up. I don't know whether it will be possible to secure an additional story to the building or not The Supervising Architect said that Inasmuch as additional room was not needed he did not see -why the people of Fayettevllle wished to .use the mon ey appropriated tor the building in providing useless space. - I believe we can get a handsomer building thaa the present plans call for but i have my doubts about getting another story added to the building. However, as your people desire R I wll do the best I can to secure the additional story to the building. - - With high regard. I am. Very truly yours, LEE S. OVERMAN. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Washington. April 20, 190$. MaJ. E. J. Hale, Fayettevllle, N. C. My Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favor of the 22nd tnst In reference to the Fayette ville public building. Ia reply I beg to enclose yon a letter from Senator Overman.' I saw a full report in the Fayettevllle Observer showing the steps the people had de cided to take in reference to the build ing, and as I was oat of the city spending a few days at home while the senate it considering, the tariff bill. I took ap the matter by wire with aeaator Overman and the Supervising Architect I requested Senator Over man to look strictly after the matter, which I am satisfied he will da I have also written the Supervising Ar chitect to do everything possible to give us a two story building tor the $57,000.00. and It this should be im possible that he hold np the awarding of the contract and try to secure a building that will require the expen diture of all the money, which I am satisfied will give as a much more sat isfactory and substantial building, . .Very truly your. - a. L. GODWIN. (Enclosure.) (Xaclom referred I is Mr. God vim 'i fatur.) UNITED STATES SENATE, Washington, D. C. ' April 23. 1909. Hon. H. L. Godwin, ; Dunn. N. C My Dear Godwin:: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your telegram of this date. I have held up the mater of awarding of the contract for the public building at Fayetteville in order that the ques tion of adding another story to the building may be investigated. I have seen the Supervising Architect In per son and he told me that inasmuch as there was no need for any more room e did not see why they should nse that money for useless space. I am not sure that we wttl be able to get another story added to the building. but 1 will do my best I think, how ever, that we can get a better build tag than has been decided upon. As requested, I will be glad to look after your Interests while yon are out if the city In this matter, as wen as any other matter about which, yon migm write me. ; With kind regards, I am, . Very truly your, " LEE S. OVERMAN. MONUMENT TO THE HIGHLAND- ' ERS WHO FELL AT MOORE'S CREEK BRIDGE. , The following article, copied from Sunday's Wiimlngton Star," will - be read with interest ia Fayetteville: A Proper Memorial Monument to Gal lant Highlander Who Fell on Moore' Creek Battlefield Will Soon Be Placed Upon Initiative of . rrienos m Wilmington and Cordial Response of President Jamea F. Moore The Inacrintian TIihmii The fa moos battle of Moore' Creek Bridge, fought February 27, 1778, probably- familiar ' to every school child la Wilmington, connected a It was with the dstnu4in f th mI. last Scotch Highlanders, who rushed to their death in the ambush of the Americans, which nlenced the rallant Highlander Captain McLeod with 20 oaii. The heroism et this trained soldier, who left bis oride, a daughter of Flora McDonald, at the altar, ia haste to fight for his King, with many others of hi valiant race, ha long deserved at the hands of the UtaMtnAxnt nf generous foe, k memorial, sacred by asosciatlon with the peculiarly sad his tory of the elans who, having been de feated at Cnllodeu bv r.nmrurlanit April 10, 1740, were compelled to re nounce ueir allegiance to the Stuart' and esDCuse. thirtv mn tutor in foreign land, the cause of their former enemies of tne House of Hanover. It has therefore been a matter of concern to many Scotch descendant in the Old North State, that this tes ttmonv should him ) an h tak ing upon the battle field of Moore Creek. Ashe's admirable history of North Carolina savs: "Allan MrnmuM h husband of Flora, was a man of great mnuence and high station among hi countrymen. A Boswell saw him on his native heath, just prior to hi de parture for America, he waa the bean lueai oi a Highland chieftain of graceful mien and manly look;; 'he had his tartan plaid thrown about him. a large blue bonnet witn-a knot of blue ribbons and brown coat and tartan waistcoat with gold buttons a bluish fili beg, and tartan hose; Jet black hair-tied behind; ' large, stately man, with a steady, sen sible countenance,' then . near fifty year of age; a man. Indeed, who might well have swayed hi country men to any enterprise. HI wife, who beyond hr romantic career had also a presenc? both notable and attrac tive, vied a 1th her husband in mani festations of enthusiasm and devoted loyalty. She accompanied McDonald on horseback in arousing the Scotch to action, visiting the camp and exert ing all of her persuasive powers In ral lying the people to the standard. The entire territory between the cape Fear and Haw on the east and the water of the Tadkln on the west inhabited largely by the Highlanders and Rpralatm. WJU fwtmadtul hv li-i- 'j - , y ' .. wj w al Influences, and a close association existed between the chieftains of the Scotchmen' and the leaders of those Whom Governor Martin lfsHnrnUho,i as 'the country people.' Both respond- eo witn alacrity to the call of the Governor and there was general co operation throughout that entire re gion. The Tories of Bladen and Sur ry and Guilford a well as the High landers of Cumberland and Anson prepared for the march and were or ganized into companies by their local clK-crs." Upon the lpltiutive of friend In Wil- miitKUm .and the cordial response of Chairman Jamea F. Moore, of Currle, tne . toore' Creek Monumental Asso ciation ha ordered a beautiful monu ment which will soon be placed upon the Moore Creek battle ground, hal lowed by the blood of brave men. The atone will be about ten feet high, with upon us face the aymbol of the Scotch thistle, and beneath It a most appro prtate Inscription prepared by Col. A. M. WaddeU, aa follows: Here fell , Captain McLeod. Captain Campbell , and about fifty Highland Scots, Loyalists, wno, wtw splendid courage, asaulted with claymore. the American lntrenchmenta. .' ; They were heroes who did . their duty aa they saw It and are wordy of this tribute from ' the descendants of the equally brave men whom they fought Peace to their aches! . ' Erected by The Moore Creek Monumental ' Association 1909. It Is not unlikely that Mr. Moore will ask Congress, or the proper au thority, through our Representatives, to invite a representative officer of a 8cotch Highlander regiment in Cana da to witness the occaaloa of the pres entation of the monument on Moore' Creek batlefleld. ; ' In Quebec, among the numerous memorial of It war, one can scarce ly find record of the prowess of the British arm .without observing near it a corresponding tribute to the val our of the opposing force. It ia thia wnicu ha helped to bind the Briton and the Frenchman. in a bond of mu tual and loyal affection for the mother country. - - ;'.:.:,.-. , ., The following letter, from Presi dent Venable. of the University, of North Carolina,-Colonel WaddeU, of Wilmington, and President Alderman, of the University of Virginia, will be read with interest la thia connection. Professor M. C. 8. Noble, of the State University, has also given thia under taking nis cordial approval and sup port. - .v;. JAMES SPRTJNT. , I Chapel Hill N. C, April 19, 1909. Tour letter of Anril 17tfc wltK ontn. snrea ha been received. I am very glad to comply with your request As I do not know the names of the Com mittee, I write to yon personally so mai you may iorwara tne letter to the proper address. , - , , -1 think it emlnentlv nroner that Urn proposed memorial should be erected io ue mgnianaers who fell at Moore' Creek. Their bravery, their lovaltv and devotion tn a snu whlnh they believed to be right, deserve this recognition. - Among the descendants of these men are to be found some of the worthiest citizen of the common wealth. I do not believe that any pet ty prejudice or feeling can exist now wuicn wouia ueny u tnee Highland ers the simple monument which It ha been proposed to erect- This la but a tardy recognition after all and the object of the memorial ia to mark for our children the exhibition of great virtue and we would fail In our duty to them if we permited our judgment to be marred by partiality or one sidedness. It would be an injustice not only to the brave Highlanders who fell but to the succeeding generation. I hope that those who have In charge the erection of these monument will not be guilty of this injustice. -i ? Sincerely yours, . FRANCIS P. VENABLE. April 12, 1909. I have your letter, with enclosure, relative to the Moore's Creek (propos ed) monument to the Highlanders, and think, as I told Mr. Moore, that it is a very wise and honorable suggestion, which ought to have Seen put into ex ecution long ago. ' - . 7 ' - So far from being unworthy of such a tribute at the hands of North Caro linian of thia generation, those heroic Scotchmen deserve perpetual remem brance for their splendid courage, and their self-sacrificing adherence to the obligation of honor and loyalty wrhich rested upon them, and only a narrow and unenlightened spirit and one un worthy of the age in which, we live, could withhold from them so small a recognition of their title to the admi ration of all men. , . If the people of the South can unite with their Northern munirvmn they do, in paying tribute to the mem ory oi soiuiers oi tne armies that "in vaded their territory and desolated their homes, it would be absurd to re fuse like honors to the brave foreign ers who fought their forefathers more than a century ago. : . It will give me pleasure to submit suggestion aa to a proper inscription for the monument at Moore's Creek, or to be of service to you id any way in connection with It With kind regards, I am, yours very truly, - - ALFRED MOORE WADDELL. Charlottesville. V.. Anril ta iona Permit me to express my hearty ap vrovai ox ue suggestion that North for the monument at Moore's Creek, memorial to the Mifiv of the Scottish Highlanders, who feU ui man. Dame in tne discharge of what they conceived to be patriotic duty. It is a high and admirable Idea, and a yon have ao well with ence to the action of the British Gov ernment in Canada, reflect the finest spirit of respect for courage and for uuij, wnewer displayed by friend or foe. Such, aa action always give a value and a dignity to those historic spot that would occur In no other way.--- , - r h-: , :--' Sincerely yonrs, . EDWIN A ALDERMAN, President, A CURRENT COMMENT, .'. . A contemporary truly say that all tariff taxation "which doe not' produce revenue to the government I robbery. The Constitution permit no other kind of tariff than a tariff that produce reve one. The moment It exclude impor tation, it 1 unlawful, a well as harm ml to-the people. - '. - A Chicago dispatch says that an ef fort 1 being made to procure Use at tendance of Mr, Bryan a well a Mr. Taft at the second national peace con gress, which meet in that city May $-5. . THE INCOME TAX BILL. With what derision the proposition to impose a graduated federal Income tax waa greeted, less than two decades go, by the Republican and the Mc Klnley Democrats! It was described a th outgrowth of socialism and pop ulisnv not withstanding Its hlriilv r. spectable position in English law. While rersta and Turkey now have parlia ments, and all the world except the United States is progressing in dem ocratl development the favor with which thl undemocratic country ?s t ipnln t.iik-ftrria thn itiwtrlnA nf lilTlnff I wealth by a graduated Income lax, ia reassuring. - ,. Concerning thia movement the Ral-1 elgh Times Bays interestingly: The Income Tax Proposition. The Cummins bill to tax Incomes adopts the graduated idea. Incomes up to $3,000 are not to be taxed. On lucerne above $3,000 but not- over $5,000, a tax of one-halt of one per cent ia to be placed. On Incomes above $5,000 and up to $50,000 a grad ual advance is made. On Incomes of $30,000 and over a tax of Ave per cent la levied. This graduated plan seems to tax a man according to bla ability to pay, and we believe la the proper plan for an Income tax.. Mr. Bailey's bill would place a tax of three per cent on all Incomes above $5,000, that figure being the starting point Discussion as to what chance an income tax would have before the su preme court are interesting. In 1895, at everybody knows, the court decided against an income tax by a five-to-four vote.. But the court Is not composed altogether of the same men now as then and such a law might stand a better chance of getting through. It Is a law that the country demand and it will probably be put up to the court again tor their approval or disap proval. ',-'.' i . : ; Discussions aa to what chance an the Springfield Republican says: '"Of these judge only four now re main on the bench two from each side of the division of 1895. Theae are Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer, who - douotleas hare not changed their opinion on the subject, and Justices, uarlan and White, who doubtless also hold to their views of 1895 and will again stand . for the validity of such an Income tax as 1 proposed. The dlclsion of the court on a reconsideration of the matter .v ill' be determined by the member appointed since the former decision Justices Peckham of New York, Holmes and Moody of Massachusetts, Day of Ohio and McKenna of Cali fornia. The chances are strong that at least three of these judges would join Justice Harlan and White in upholding the more time-Honored po sition of the court In favor of the validity of a federal income tax, whether made proportional or pro gressive or graduated, as proposed in the pending bills. If a guess were to be made, - Messrs Holmes, Day, and McKenna might be named as the three Judges, with a large chance that Justice Moody would be found In the same company." . , The following article prepared sev eral day ago, ha been crowded out by matters of local Interest, but Is in serted now because of the Intensely interesting revolution which it gives glimpses of. '' '. ,':.-'. THE TURKI8H SITUATION.' - Our Saturday's dispatches announc ed the capture of the Sultan's guard and other troops, six thousand in num ber, and of the Sultan himself. Of the event preceding; Friday' tel egrams stated that the "Constitution alists,'' whose troop under General Mahmoud Shefket gained the victory of Saturday, are of two minds regard ing the Sultan. The parliamentary deputies, who held sessions on Friday, seem to be la favor of his deposition, but the splendid reception which was i accorded the ' Sultan the same day, on .his - appearance in . public demonstrated his strong hold on the people. He was acclaimed by thou sands "on his way from the gate of the palace to the white mosque outside the walls of Tildix Kiosk, while pick ed detachment of troops lined the route and stood at salute." , . . , ; No guarantees of any kind, it was declared, have been given to the Sul tan by the constitutionalists, who have practical control of the government Tewfik Pasha, the Grind Vizier, and his associates In the Cabinet bare asrreed to cirry out the wishes of the Parlia ment -Genera! M ah mond Shefket, In a telegram to the grand vizier, styled himself commander-in-chief of the ar my of Investment and of the Ottonuu fleet He was even then almost su preme in authority. " On the other hand. General Shefket, in his telegram to the Grand Ylzler, denied that he sought the dethrone ment of the Sultan. Parts of hi tele gram are important as follows: u, : "Owing to recent corruption among uib imperial uuara, ue power oi gov ernment In the capital was complete ly annihilated. In order to restore and consolidate the authority of the government the second and third army corps dispatched troop to Constanti nople and placed me at the head of these forces, and also of the navy. Pardon will be granted to repentant soldiers who submit but those con tinuing to rebel will be punished with out mercy. Certain guilty Individuals, apprehending chastisement have spread reports that the army of Invest ment purposes to dethrone the Sultan. I absolutely deny this allegation. If during the operations agitators at tempt to provoke trouble, they will be held responsible.", t .Other dispatches preceding the event of Saturday, give a picturesque account of the Sultan' appearance on the street of hi capital, a follows; Sultan Acclaimed as Saint ' The Sultan appeared noon the street of Constantinople today and waa greeted by the people with cries of adoration. v -v Wlta a mask-like countenance and hi head sunk between hi stooped shoulders, he acknowledged the saluta tions of the throng by curt nods. - - The occasion of his Majesty' ap pearance -was his regular Friday visit to the White Juosque, outside the walls Of the Tildlz Kiosk. t albuM th. mony known as the Selamllk. It waa me nrsi time the Sultan had been seen in public since the revolutionary out break of April 13. On the word that thn SoLmiiv nM occur today the people, in great Bum- weir way in carriages and on foot to sreet thn Rulfan at m vn - n MIC ill- dlz Kiosk. From the gate of the pal- uwuure io tne mosque the broad uwTBway was tinea on each side by the sicked regiments nf ina nn - resenting every branch in the service. All were in their best uniforms white tunic and trousers, canvass legging and trapping of red, yellow and green, with red fezes or red and green tur bans. Every Doint of mkiim ... eupied by the soldiery and the mosque was completely urrounded by them: regiments of cavalry filled a nearby open field, the avenue leading from the mosaue to th mini. . - , ,. W, 11 OH- ly sprinkled with white sand that the ounan migni nave an undefined path to his place of worsuip, was lined four and six deep by the troops of the em pire. -Back of the soldiers the people gathered In a idense throng. i At noon the gates were thrown open, and the Saltan appeared in his cus tomary victoria. He drove th. short distance to the mosque and at once entered to say bla prayers. On the completion of his devotions he return ed by the same way he came and din appeared through the broad portal In to the guarded precincts of his palace. His Majesty's progress was marked by an ovation, the people as he drove by saluting him aa their master and a saint His Majesty nodded to right and left as his victoria was driven at a slow pace through the line of sol a.era, and be carried his right hand 1 1 a salute. Aa the Sultan drove by the terrace of white stone that Is used by distin guished visitors to witness his passage to and from the mosqua he looked carefully to see it any Ambassadors were present. None was there, how ever, as they had, by common consent, greed to remain away. The terrace wa occupied by a large gathering 'of foreign visitor and junior member of the diplomatic missions. His Majesty's customary uniform that of a field marshal was covered today by an old gray overcoat that e has had and worn fcr. years. This garment -is commonly believed to have a lining of fine steel mall, and his Maj esty certainly looked thicker through the body today than he does when he is receiving in the palace. The usual procession attended the Sultan from the palaca gate to the mosque. Prince liurrhen Eddln. the fourth son of the Sultan, and Tewfik Pasha, the Grand Vizier, drove in a carriage with the youngest son of his Majesty, a boy of 8, wuo was dressed in the uniform of a Turkish general l ewng rasna looked old and worn. Several of the Sultan's wives, in closed carriages, drnva rinwn in thn mosque in front of his Majesty. Eu nuchs walked by the side of the ve hicles. Through the open window of the carriages the spectators caught glimpses of veiled face. Aa one oi the Turkish women passed the diplo matic terrace she called "the attention of her ' companion to the new Part Data worn by the European women. These carriage turned into the yard of the mosque,, where the horse were unharnessed and the women waited while his majesty went within for his devotions. : - ; ' ' As the Sultan stepped out from his carlage to the yellow carpet that had been spread over the steps of the mos que hi youngest son, who had taken a position to one side, saluted him. At the same time a muezzin In the hleh minaret of the mosque, whose wonder- iui voice aouiided clear and solemn above the music of the band and the ringing acclaims of the troops, intoned the call to prayer. --After 20 minutes inside the mosque the Sultan emerged and entered his carriage, and the procession made Its way back to the palace gate aa it had come. His Majesty appeared a few minutes later at an open window fac ing the approaches to the sate and bowed to renewed shouts from the crowd of "Long life, a long reign and nappinesa to your Majesty!" At the conclusion of the function the 5,000 troops dispersed, some going to their barracks In- the city, while the household battalion withdrew be hind the palace walla The neonle made their way back to Constantino- Pie, and in half an hour the viclnltv of the mosque waa silent and desert- ea. . j.'. ..... . .. The Idea was freely expressed among the foreign observers that thia might be the last Selamllk of Abdul uamia. Our dispatches yesterday evening announced the deposition of the Sul tan. The 'press telegrams of Bunday night contained the following: Sultan Abdul namM mltted to -remain within the walls of ue xiiaiz Kiosk, where, in company with his ministers, he waited, for the outcome of the struggle between his iu;u uwpa ana ue army of Invest ment each hour hrinelnir In him word of a fresh disaster. stated that the Sultan gave orders to ma men not to resist Whether or not this Is true, it can be Said Of the troona Within thn ..an. ltal that they put- np a stubborn re- Bisuuice at ail points, and the losses on both sides are exceedingly heavy for the length of timd the engagement wa m progress. .. - - , , Martial Law Prevails. A reDreaentatlra nf thn 'nnmmmnA er-in-chief - of the f Constitutionalist nwces is auuonty lor saying that there will be an adeanata innnirv intn the sovereign' alleged complicity In uiu rtxeai mutiny, xne ministry has not yet been dissolved, but Constan toople and a number of other places have been declared in a stain r Martial law prevails. The last garri- vuu iv surrenuer was the sellmich ar tillery barracks. Pnnr Ihnnwinit tn.ii stationed there with a hundred gun imviueuea io mow ue city into ruin, but General Shefknt np $0 big guns and several batterlea ui macuine guns to positions which commanded the barrack, and the cruiser Medillel atpameil nn nt of field piece and prepared for action. j ne cummanaer oi the barrack uiereupon submitted. ; , -Followinr Yesterday'. InrrlR. e.kt . " ..UV UUl- lng the city took on 'an aspect of strange quiet towards evening. There Was some fear than -..I., v further fighting during the night as "wi.-e ux uenerai Bhelket were Biruugiy posiea close to the palace. -The 8ultan 8ilent ' The Sultan summoned hi grand Vizier. Tewfik Pasha. tmA ih. mii,. of War, Edhem Pasha, to come to mm,- wnen the guns first began to Buuna yesteraay morning. They re mained with him tY, . . L . . ,: J! "u6uvuv uib nay. The Sultan 4as silent and outwardly " wuBiaeraie ana court eou toward hi aides and other who m contact with him. ---..- The OUMtkn ll nna tul. "What will be done with the Sul- ; 7 18 ln(lT waa made direct ly to Colonel Ham. ii mhn U4 0liCU. HIS ma lest t r1fttiwi. n h - ' -vrouw "rcn ia, wilt I understand, be considered bv a m?n ilng privately, The endeavor win ue io arrive at a Just estimate of UI DUSlUOn. - ,: t The Sultan's Fate. Says the Atlanta Journal:' The world hue in ra ,1... t n n A I the moderation of the Young Turks, "u" i"uB so uenoerateiy prepared and o. uccessfully executed, hare brought them Into possession of don- tuiiuupio( , - t Those who had observed the calm and orderly manner by which they l"r wot msi summer, when the constitution wa wrested from the ultan, hare not doubted for a moment what the outcome would be when they atatred out to restore order 1 utne oapltol and to punish those who were responsible for the recent mu tiny.. ' Y: '- .. .. They met with stubborn reslsfence palace, but ultimate suces was as in evitable a detlny. ., " The succeeding uge of their plans have been equally deliberate. They have declared th city in a state of slea-a. so that inim ... . der martial law and those who art re- .nunB.uie ior ue recent uprising may PnZnatPr0n,Pt he8rIn Everything thus far ha been dis counted, but the unknown equation Is the fate of the uitan. u eiur-i h h. i tn be Eiven an Impartial hearing. A close Inquiry Is to be made a to the extent to which he was re sponsible for the recent riots, and If he 1 found guilty ne win unauumeuij v punished. There la an ominous ab sence of threat and bluster which In dicates that the ruler of the Ottoman oniplre may have to give up not only his throne but hi life. Abdul Hamld la an old man. tie is now in his slxty-eventh year and if be continue to reign until August 81 be will have been upon the throne thirty-two year. Although a man of education and intelligence, he ha been reauonslble for most of the bloodshed that has occurred in his empire aurwg a generation. Bv virtue of his office he is not only the bead of the Turkish empire, but the bead of the Mohammedan religion, and vet be Is not a descendant a many suppose, of Mahomet. The fact of the matter Is that he acquired the caliphate, as the Hohenzollern ac quired their hereditary dignities in Prussia by purchase. When Sultan Sellm overthrew the military rule of - the mamelukes, in Egypt, four hundred years ago. be found an obscure sheikh living there who was the real heir to the caliphate, and he bought hi "title and dignities for a little ready money and a pension. There Is no pretense, therefore, that the caliphate attaches to the person of the present sultan. It is a position he bold simply by reason of his claim upon the Turkish throne. There Is a quiet wish on the part of the occidental world that the Young Turks may see fit to get rid of Abdul nam id. He has been blood-thirsty and treacherous. Born In an environment it possibly could not have been other wise, but other time have brought oth er manners. ' The new constitution has inspired confidence ,and it is believed that with a younger man on the throne, there may yet be a settled gov ernment In acordance with modern Ideas. HOPE MILLS ITEMS. Hope Mills, AM 28. Rev. Mr. Forbl preached a very In teresting sermon at Rpckflsh Presby terian church Sunday, April 25th.- Af ter the sermon the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. Mr Forbla teems to be a favorite among the people of his new field. . Miss Mary Ray, a very aged and res pected lady of Hope Mills, died t her home a. few days ago. The Masons of our town attended the sapper given by the King Hiram Lodge Saturday night They seemed greatly pleased with the hospitality with which they were received and en tertained.: , "Mrs. McQueen, from near ' Hope Mills, was buried in RockOsh cemetery Saturday afternoon. The funeral .was largely attended. . The great host of friends who gathered around her grave to shed a last farewell tear upon her casket is a signification to the world of the great esteem tn which she was held aa an excellent type of pure Southern womanhood. . v - , ' : Practically all the schools are clos ed. The young folks seem to be en Joying vacation to the greatest ex tent Surely everyone should be hap py here, V where they have" the bene- flta of a pure healthful climate like ours, and to lavish the eye on the beau tiful works of nature ia .more worthy of appreciation than words can ever express. V . .. " - ; . . The new Turkish government will be promptly recognized by the State Department-. ;., So2SS&3 ,(. . j .... ... ' : It is a recognized' fact that no $ "Snowdrift" User evfr ; 'hsps anv l . . .. ywua vA-'uti.tiig-icu, ' ' J J vuc vjiduucim oi quality 13 ' purity itself, made by Nature in the' green fields of the Sunny South, . The top-most grade "of cotton seed ' oil refined . by our original Wesson process. No hog-lard in it. Wholesome, eco nomical, digestible, healthful. ' As good . as butter; -for.,all cooking purposes, and much cheaper? lTWP rrl TLICtlkl . fn-r t-IZTI . are Losing Money IF Don 't Draw Interest Quarterly REMEMBER THE FOURTH NATIONAL BANK FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. : . - J , PAYS Yon Interest on March xst i " AND AGAIN Pays You Interest on June ist , '' ' - AND AGAIN . . ' ' , rJ" Yo Interest on September ist ' " - ' ' AND AGAIN ' . ' '. rT; ' Payi You Interest -ACHIMl yopr INTEREST DRAWS INTEREST FOURTH irATIOIIAL BAITE, Th V00'000 00 Trustee Nominated. At a primary held at the court house aut evening, the following were nom inated to All vacancies on the Hoard of Trustee of the Fayettevllle graded Bchoul: J. M. Lamb, John Underwood, J, A. Oates and J. J. Malonoy? The three first named are re-nomluatlons, Mr. Maloney taking the place of Mr, M. F. Crawford. Only a handful were present at the primary. Mr. John H. Leduetter of Rocky Mount, wag in town today. A twenty-five cent can of Camn- bell's Stain will restore the finish on four ordinary chairs. Any lady can use it When applied It flow out un der the brush ,and drle without show ing laps. A seventy-five cent can of Campbell's Floor f iuisn win do an or dinary floor one coat. Ask H. R. Horne t Son for color card. , BUSY BUSINESS MEN. Science Help Thm Out After Reck. ieaiy Aousmg in oiomacn. The most reckless man in regard U health Is the busy business man. At noon he rushes out tor a bite to eat. He bolts his food without proper mast ication, and heaps, on bis stomach an extra burden greater than It 1 able to carry without breaking down. His overworked stomach is crying for help; it appeals to him for relief In various ways: Expulsion of sour gas; waterbrash, sour taste in mouth; heaviness after eating; shortness of breath; bad breath, etc. ? One Ml-o-na tablet taken with or after each meal will help any sufferer from dypepsia wonderfully. . It aids the stomach In the work of digestion which it must perform.. . -. - Ml-o-na tablet are sold by Bedber- ry's Pharmacy at 60 cents a large box, but with a rigid guarantee to cure dypepsia and all stomach troubles, or money back. ; They make eating pleasure. . .. - ; Ml-o-na cleanses and. pnrifle the s'.omach and. bowels and put vigor and strength Into the overworked tis sues. It i sthe surest stomach tonic In thn -world. Ml-o-na is soil Ly leadlnr, druggist everywhere. ; ; Dure catarrh or money back. 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