t ! i
Hi
t
VP
. mi
M$t
!
!
I
?
PrtiCE: ' $4.00 per year
ONCOpl),. N. (VTUESDAY. Jl&y 5, 190
V
Single copy 6" cents. .
i r
i i
! 1
. ftlillra
; : .
.;
i.
if
l'EAl'E IS SOLTIj jlFKICA.
'
. , . a. . . .
Terms AirreeJVpon an4Sigue(lJjj Irber
Leaders All "the ..Katlyes to be
Brought Baek and Mela Extetfded
Them to Rebuild Their Homes Under
the British Crown..
Peace announcements came to
London one flay earlier than wasjceede,d,by a'ciyjl government
expected. It" was hoped for on
Monday, but reached the ov
einment from Lord Kitchener
on Sunday.
The following are the terms
signed by the Boer generals and
representative men and the pro
per officials:
First. The burgher forces in
the field will forthwith lay down
their arms and hand over all
guns, rifles and munitions of
war in their possession, or under
their control, and desist from
further resistance and acknowl
edge King Edward VII as their
lawful sovereign. The manner
and details of this surrender will
be arranged between Lord Kitch
ener and Commandent General
Botha, assisted by General De
Larey and Chief Commandent
Dewet.
'Second. All burgher's out
side the limits of the Transvaal
and Orange River Colony and all
prisoners of war at present out
side South Africa who are burgh
ers, will, on duly declaring their
acceptance of the position as
subjects of His Majesty, be
brought back to their homes as
soon as the means of transport
can be provided and means of
subsistence assured.
Third. The burghers so re
turning will not be deprived of
their personal Jiberty or prop
' erty.
'Fourth. No proceeding, civil
or criminal, will be taken against
any burghers surrendering, or
so returning, for any acts in
connection with prosecution of
the war. The benefits of this
clause do not extend to certain
acts contrary to the usages of
war which had been notified by
the commander-in-chief in the
Boer generals, which shall be
tried by court-martial after the
close of hostilities.
Fifth. The Dutch language
will be taught in th public
schools of the Transvaal and
Orange River Colony, where the
parents desire it, and will be al
?owedn the courts of justice for
t$a better and more general edu
cation and justice.
a Sixth. Possession of allVifies
will be allowed in the Transvaal
and Orange River Colony to per-
sous producing tfiem for their
'protection, cn. utlriujr.out a.lic
1 . ?
.cense, according: to law.
i 1
j '"Seventh. .The ' military ad-
ministration of the Transvaal
and Orange River Colony will at
the earliest possible date be sue-
and so soon as circumstances
permit, representative institu
tions, leading up tov self -govern
-
ment,will be Introdnceid
,."'
"Eighth. The question pf
granting the franchise to natives
will not be decided until after
the acquisition of .self-government.
Ninth. No special' tax will
be imposed on landed proprie
tors in the Transvaal or Orange
River Colony, to defray the ex
penses of the war. ,
'Tenth. , As soon as the con
Uitions permit it, a commission,
on which the local inhabitants
will be represented, wil be ap
pointed in each district of the
Transvaal and Orange River
Colony, under the presidency of
a magistrate or pther official,
for the purposo of assisting the
restoration of the people te their
homes, and supplying those who,
owing to war losses, are unable
to provide themselves with food
and shelter, and the necessary
amount of seed, stock and imple
ments, to their normal occupa
tion. His Majesty's government
will place at the disposal of
these commissions the sum of
3,000,000 pounds sterling and
will allow, all the notes issued
under the law of 1900 of the
South African Republic, and all
receipts given up to the officers
in the field, of the late republics,
or ULder their orders, to be prs-
senieaUJ'oi juuiuiai uuimui!siun
which will be appointed by the
government; and of such notes' The lawn fete and Colonial ro
and receipts are found by this ception at Mrs. R. E. Gibson's
commission to have been duly is- Thursday night, it is said, will
sued in return for valuable con- 0 one Qf ost beautiful u
siderations they will be received tertainments ever given in our
by the first named commissions cuv
as evidenced wanoses saggesi
ed by the persons to whom they
1 A. I
were originally given
"In addition to the above
named free gifts, His Majesty's
government will be prepared to
make advances or loans, for the
purposes, free of interest for
two years and afterwards repay
able over a period of fears with
3 per cent. No foreigner .or
under this clause."
Food Changed to Poison.
Futreijing ioou - m
intestines produces effects Jike
ii m Vv.if Tiw irinif,
wgeioui. iuvouiu, uuu o
New Life Pills expel'the poisons
from clogged bowe V gently, 1
easily at surely, curing Com-
stipation, Biliousness, ; , Sicl
Headache,,, Fevers,, all Liver '
Kidney and JJowel trouble. Only,
25c at Fetzer's Prug Store.
. . .. OUR . . .
PREMIUM' OFFERS.
T
HE CONDITIONS of the
- t; ' .
following are thafr one
dollar must becollcted on each
subscription, either daily or
weekly, and we will receipt
for same. ' '
For Fifty Kerr Subscribers.
We will give a Lady's or Gents
20-Year Gold Watch, case the
very best make, fitted with El
gin or .Waltham, quick train,
straight line escapement, ex
posed pallets, compensating
balance, lirequet hair spring,
polished oval steel regulator,
nickel index, dust ring and
damaskeened plates. Value
$18.00.
For Thirty-Fire Subscribers
We will give a Lady's or Gents
Gold Filled Watch. Open face,
plain or engine turned case,
fitted With Elgin .or altham
movement. Value $12.50.
For Twenty-Fire Snbocribers
We will give one Lady's solid
silver, open face watch, case
tilled, with New Hingland quick
train movement, with your
monogram handsomely e n
graved on back of.case, and a
solid Silver Chatelaine Pin.
Value $7 50. ' ,
For Twenty Subscribers
We will give one-half dozen
(each) Knives and Forks, Rog
ers best make, 12 dwt. Value
$5.00.
For Fifteen Subscriber
We will give a handsome 8-day
Clock. First-class brass move
ment in handsome engraved
oak case.. Value $4.00.
For Ten Subscribers
'Ve will iriveone pair of hand
somely chased, Roman finish
Solid Gold Curf Buttons, for
lady or gent. Value $2.50.
For Five Subscribers.
Wo will give one Pearl JIandJe
Penholder, filled with best gold
pen point. Value $1.50. j
Colonial It oeptlon.
Fireworks have been orderod.
The "Looking Backward" drill
, . .u iamh 'Mh
lantern parade of fifty chndron
and th May Pole Festival will
make the lawn a thing of beau-
ty. The reception by General
and Lady Washington and their
.court, and the exnioition oi tne
Mt. Vernon room, wun us oia
historic things, among them'the
. . ....
;Lady Washington jewels, will
J v . i
U tha attraction in thR house.
. " ,
The Japanese porch and garden
party, , twi?l Jts, , bevy of pretty
Japanese maidens,, will pc xnplete
a programme . none should miss.
The fcdmittitice, 25 ceiitii, Will
entitje1 yoo to tea arid ,sna:
iiwlcbes.
is
jj.. June. oai.e .
. . . . r. ... t':
s Mu-slin Underwear.!
n
d THIS IS THE MONTH-OF WHITE GOODS,
when dainty under muslins. are in' great de
o mand. These garments fit with a degree of sat- ft
isfaction aiid are made of the best materials, in &
Joj manner that you will be proud of, .This spring W-
we placed on sale a i large line of Muslin Under- j
X wear, .aLoi the sales, have beep very satifactoryy X
X increasing each month. We have just received .4
a new shipment and have some special values d
, mat are wuriuy ul your anennon. nere are ft
some indicators: :-:
k . CORSET COVERS,
.Made of fine Cambric, wita
hemstitch ruffle, size 32
40, and value cT5c. Our si
to
spe-
cial price
25 cents.
BETTER CORSET ,
Covers at 75 ents and
48 cents
MUSLIN DRAWERS .
With tucked ruffle. Usual
price 40c; hi this sale,
25 cents
, CAMBRIC DRAWERS
$ Dainty Hamburg ruffle with
p tucks, 75 cents and
V, 48 cents
w
IjXXjOCyXXXXXXjos
OH! IT'S GREAT
When you have three mail orders to fill in one d.iy. u o shi
goods today to Morganton, Norwood ana Mt. Airy, and it's not :v
good day for orders either. But we have the stuff the peopli
want at prices that they can afford to pay, wheat or no wheat.
Our Line of Furniture
may be equaled in cities but not excelled in North O iroliua. Car
lots and spot cash gives an option on the best factories in tin
United States and oui saving in discounts and freif. mo ijive us- n
profit to start with. Everything in season. Now is n g-xvl timt
To Buy Refrigerators.
Guruey, North Star, Cold Wave and La Bell to 1 c: ivu n.
Ice Boxes, Water Coolers,
Lawn Swings, Settees and Rockers, and don't forget The Palmex
Hammock. We are after you for business. Come and see.
The Bell & Harris Fur. Co'mpanyv
Go To 0.
X-m&,CL1iol& Pliotograplior.
Special Low Prices Until June 30, 1902.
D Zen. 4 Dozen: Half JJozeii.
S 2.(X)-Cabinets, gloss finish, for $ 1.50 1.00
1.50 Half Cabinets, gloss finish, 1.00 ....
'6. 00 Cabinets, carbon finish, 2.00 1.50
4.00 Mantellcs, 44 14 3.00 2.0O
5,00-Uniola, 44 44 2.50.
50 Per Cent. Off on All Sizes Equal to Half Cabinets..
$1.00 off on 5x7, Gx7, 8x10 swes. $1.00 off on Gaine
burg, narrow trimmed, train panel latest out
Now is the time to bring the little ones. A large 14'xlT
Picture given with all $3.50 orders.
Crayon, $1.85. Hstel $2.65. frames $1.50 to$XO
ion wiu ao wen to tage aavantasre oi tnese Jow Dncesi -
I will have an Kle
Jc Motor
y'ou can ketp cool
lie posing
lf) - -t -rr - . ;r t
m -
:-: : :-:
GOWNS
Tucked yoke and nicel
made. Instead of 75 ce its
they are only
48 cents
V-
CAMBRIc GOWNS
That are nicely made at 98c.
$1.25 and
$1.48
MUSLIN SKIP TS
That just fill the detuand
at 50c, 75c, C8c aiid
$1.50
V
30CX35C "o XXXX -:jtc3
V. Foust
Fan In by the 1st of June so
- . KemeooJbex the plac3
- j
Opposite Uour-
ouse. ?j
i
-