L of Wyoming Endorses £gk Pe-ru-na. /Is a Catarrh jSpm As An Excellent The Magnificent State Capitol BuiidinJ of Wyoming. Responsible People. PEOPLE occupying positions of high I responsibility and trust are always very busy people. They have little or no time to devote to side issues. It is therefore very rare that such peo ple are willing to write testimonials for anything. Then again there Is a natural diffi dence in giving public endorsement to any commercial enterprise on the part of people who are much before the public. Rare Endorsements. It is thus that it is very rare that pub lic officials, like governors, congress men, consuls, senators, etc., give public endorsement to a proprietary medi cine. It is therefore a great triumph that Peruna has the unqualified endorse ment of so many men in official posi tion. Scores of public officials of national reputation have enthusiastically de clared in favor of Peruna in public print over and over again. A Startling Fact There is no way to account for sueh a startling fact as this except that Peruna lias extraordinary unusual merit. After all, people high and low, are constituted very much alike. SPEGTATORSFIGHT FOR ADMISSION Chicago, 111., July G. —John D. Rocke feller, president of the Standard Oil Company, appeared in the federal court at 10 a. ml', in response to the subpoena issued by Judge Landis, who desired information from the officials of the Standard Oil Company before fixing the penalty against that com pany, of Indiana. Judge Landis wanted to learn the relationship between the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, and as to the resources of the former company. Crowd Gathered Early. The hour before the hour for open ing court a crowd gathered in the hall- 1 way outside the court room, packing the narrow hallway to a point of suf-1 focation. i The police and deputies, time and again were compelled to use strenuous measures to hold the crowd in check. The insistence of would-be spectators; was so great that the police were near ly swept from their feet by the con stant surging and pressure. Jam Was Terrific. The jam around the door, when it was opened, was terrific. The majority of the spectators were' in and seated when Rockefeller made his appearance. There was no demonstration when Rockefeller appeared. He looked cur iously about as he entered, then took his seat and conversed with one of his attorneys. Pandemonium Broke Loose. Immediately after the entrance of Rockefeller to the court room pande*' monium broke loose in the hallway. I The crowd rushed at the policemen and the policemen, gasping and perspiring, Bhoved back in desperate fashion. j From struggling with the police two ; members of the crowd soon turned upon each other and a few spontaneous punching matches enlivened the al ready strenuous proceedings in the hall. So serious did the situation become that Marshal Hay was compelled to telephone police headquarters for ad ditional help. Biggest Crowd Ever. Parallel of such a situation was nev er before witnessed in or about the federal court room in Chicago. Inside the court room proper the jam was nearly as bad as in the hall out side. Spectators jammed doorways, sat upon chairs in couples, and even squatted on the floor. Rockefeller On Stand. After Judge Landis overruled the motion for the arrest of judgment and a couple of witnesses had been ex amined, John D. Rockefeller was call ed and sworn. Replying to Judge Landis, Rockefel ler said he was president of the Stan- Natural Enthusiasm. When a person has been really helped in getting rid of some chronic malady, after other things have failed, it is quite natural for enthusiasm to lead people to make a statement of the fact. For great services, gratitude is nat ural. This Is the only way that it can possi bly be explained why it is that so many persons prominent in public, diplomatic and social life give testimony for Peruna. Actual Benefit Peruna promptly relieves. This is the explanation. Catarrh is a disease difficult to relieve. A great many of the doctors fail to relieve it. Gratitude Results. A few bottles of Peruna cure a chronic malady of many years standing and it is almost impossible to repress the natural feelings of gratitude which spring up. Catarrh of Head and Throat Mr. Joseph Rciss, 3424 N. 14th street, St. Louis, Mo., writes: "I had catarrh of the head and throat, but through the use of five bottles of Peruna and two bottles of Manalin I was cured. "1 think that Psrnna is the best tonic that I have ever used and 1 would ad vise all catarrhal sufferers to use Peruna." ward Oil Company of New Jersey, but said that the position was purely an honorary one and that he has tak- i en no active part in it's affairs in I eight or len years. "What is the outstanding capital' stock of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey?" asked the Judge. "Object" ejaculated Miller. "Overruled," said the judge. "I believe about $100,000,000 is the outstanding capital," said Rockefeller. | "I do not state this definitely, your Honor." "You think then, it is about $100,000,- 000?" "That is my idea." Asked as to the business of the" Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, ■ Rockefeller said he had been so long out of the business he could not well 1 answer. I These questions were met with ob- i jection by the Standard Oil counsel. | "Does the Standard Oil Company of: New Jersey own stock in the Standard 1 Oil?" "Object," came instantly from Mr. Miller, who said: "There is a purpose in this investigation." i "What do you mean by *a purpose?' " asked the court. "I have seen such statements in the. papers." "I will say for information of coun-' sel," replied the judge, that the gov- 1 eminent has no part in this particular inquiry. It is pertinent for the court to prosecute this investigation to ob-' tain knowledge of the wealth of this corporation." "Have you any impression, Mr. Rock efeller, that the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey is interested in other refineries than the one you have men tioned?" "I only know of the portion of refin eries in New Jersey owned by the Stan dard Oil Company of New Jersey. Dividends 40 Per Cent. He said he did not know of its con trol of other companies and said the dividends were approximately 40 per cent. From other witnesses, Judge Lan-. dis derived the information that the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey is the owner of a large proportion of the What is medicine for? To cure you, if sick, you say. MBut one medicine will not cure every kind of because different medicines act on different parts of the body. One medicine goes to the liver, another to the spine, Wine of Cardui to the womanly organs. So that is why Builds Wine of Cardui has proven so efficacious in most cases of womanly disease. Try it.' Mrs. Wm. Turner, of Bartonville. 111, writes: "I suffered for years with female diseases, and doctored ' ■" without relief. My back and head would hurt me, and I suffered agony with bearing-down pains. At last Mm VV 1 took Wine of Cardui and now I am in good health." Sold everywhere. In SI.OO bottles. » WBITF 1A I F'ITFD today for a free copy of valuable 6»-pa«e Illustrated Book for Women. If yon need Medical J-21 fl 111 I L UJ t\ ILL I I Lit describe your symptoms, stating age. and reply will be sent In plain sealed eaveiope. Address: Ladles Advisory Dept.. The Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga Tenn. Catarrhal Fever. Mrs. W. K. Good, Broadway, Va., writes: "When I was fifteen years old I had catarrhal fever and for nine years I have had catarrh of the head. "Through neglect it went to my throat and nose. After consulting you I used Peruna for four months as directed, and I am entirely well and have my natural health. i "I cannot praise Peruna too highly. It will do all that it i$ recommended ! to do." Pe-ru-na Believes Catarrh. Mr. L. Clifford Figg, Jr., 2929 E. Marshall St., Richmond Va., writes: "As soon as I get a cold I send for a bottle of Peruna, and it soon drives it out of my system. , Despaired of Being Cured. I "For several years I was not entirely | well, and despaired of ever being cured, as I had used numerous remedies my friends advised. I doctored for two years without any improvement. A Last Resort. "As a last resort I tried Peruna, and am pleased to say that in a short time I was completely cured. "I have not been troubled for over a year. lam pleased to endorse Peruna I as it saved me a world of suffering." ' stock of the Stanard -»1 Co. of In diana, which was recently convicted i rebating In connection with the i Chicago and Alton. It also owns ; large shares of Union Tank Line. ! This ended the inquiry. Rev. H. W. Battle Resigns Pastorate at Greensboro Greensboro, N. C., July 8. —Rev. Henry W. Battle, one of the most prominent members of the Southern Baptist Ministry, resigns the pastor ate of the Frst Baptist church, here, taking effect October first. | He came here from Petersburg, four years ago. ■ He is reported to have accepted a . call. to the Kinston, North Carolina church. I TO SERVE LONG TERMS. I i Eight Convicts Committed to Peni tentiary From McDowell County. I Raleigh, N. C., July G. —Eight con , victs, to serve terms aggregating l'Jt years, were committed to the state | penitentiary today by Sheriff Mash burn, of McDowell county. Four negroes, to serve forty years, ! for murder and highway robbery i were in the bunch. Chares Walker is to serve 12 years for horse steal ing; Charles Hale, nine years for ! murder; J. C. Edwards, ten years for highway robbery and murder. STEAMER WAS FLOATED. After eßing Beached, Ward Line Steamer Now Proceeds to Her Dock. ' . . New York, July G. —The Ward Line steamer Monterry, which arrived last night and was beached off Staten Is land, when fire was discovered in the cargo, was floated and proceeded to her dock. The fire was extinguished. District Conference Meets. Salisbury, N. C., July 6. —The 1 Sal isbury District Conference meets next Thursday at New London, Stanley county. Medley of Occurred L In The Pal ■, i Columbia, S. C., July 5. —An unusu al- homicide occurred at Darlington last night, whereby young Lide Kilgo, ' there from Bishopville for the Fourth Jof July celebration with his father, ; J. P. Kilgo, was instantly killed. Young Kilgo, was at the fruit store of J. W. Rhodes, to make a purchase, when Rhodes rushed out to resent an insult offered h\s wife by a negro named Sam Teague. ♦ Rhodes shot straight at the negro. The bullet struck his head and glanc ing penetrated the brain of young Kilgo between the eyes. The negro ran, ifeing little injured. A searching party is now out after him to compel his attendance at the inquest. I j Rhodes is an exemplary citizen, and ' i«3 a singer in the Baptist choir. I | Young Kilgo had just graduated in the public schools and had entered for a college course at Furman Uui- j versity, Greenville. Body Terribly Mangled. | A young man namta Johnson, said to be on a Fourth of July drunk, jumped from a moving train near 1 Sigsbee Station, a few miles north of Spartanburg last crushing his jawbone and putting out both eyes. He will likely die. A Razor Duel. I In a duel with razors at Charles ton last night Mark Finckney killed Sam Grant and was himself badly in jured. Both are colored. An Attempt at Suicide. I James Dekalb Ratteree, a well known stove drummer, of Chester, S. C., attempted suicide at Savannah, Ga., last night by cutting his throat. He says he is sorry and will not again attempt his life. He had just recovered from a se vere illness in Columbia. Butler Tells Rowan Re publicans He's Too Busy Salisbury, N. C., July 6.—Ex-Sena- I tor Marion Butler has replied to the ' invitation extended him by a number of Rowan republicans to make an address in Salisbury at an early date. The wily politician says it will be impossible for him to come , to this city sooner than some time in October. He gives pressing legal I business as his reason for not being I able to fill a date earlier. Stanly Bond Case Settled. Greensboro, N. C., July G. —Judge Boyd today signed the final decree set tling the Stanly county bond cases, so long in litigation with the railroads and Receiver Burton Craige given his discharge. The county it is under stood under authority of the legisla ture is refunding. the debt or obliga tion by issuing SIOO,OOO in 5 per cent bonds,* thereby paying off the railroad judgments and reducing interest charg- I es. . The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed. People are often very much disap pointed to find that their family phy sician is away from home when thev most need his services. Diseases like cramp colic and cholera morbus re -1 qurie prompt treatment, and have in many instances proven fatal before medicine could be procured or a phy sician summoned. The right way is to keep at hand a bottle of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholrea and Diarrhoea i Remedy. No physician can prescribe a better medicine for these diseases. By having it in the house you escape much pain and suffering and all risk. Buy it now; it may save life. For pair by Shuford Drug Co. ' Dr. Clark Coming. Salisbury, N. C., July 6. —Dr. Byron C. Clarke, of Baltimore, Md., who has been called to the pastorate of .the. First Presbyterian Church, of this city, has notified the congregation that he will take up his work the first : Sunday in August. When the baby Is teething it is cross and restless; it becomes feverish, and in many oases vomits a great deal and oftentimes cannot even keep cool wa | ter on the stomach. All the delicate little organs of the stomach are af fected, bunging on colic and diarrhoea. Cascasweet for babies and children makes the stomach right and allays inflammation and prevents irritation. Cascasweet makes the baby happy and well. Sold by C. M. Shuford, W. S. ' Martin. ! A passer-by was amazed at seeing an Irishman poking,- a dollar bill through a crack in the board walk. | ! "What under the sun are you doing i » that for?" he was asked. "Why, y' see, sir," replied the Irish man without looking up from his work, "a minute ago Oi dhropped a nickel - through this crack, an' now Oi'm put t tin' a dollar through so's to make it r wort' me whoile to pull up th* walk an' get th' nickel." ' Skull Crusned by Fall j From Train, Death Follows Greensboro, N. C., July midnight last night the trackwalker for the Southern Railway heard th groans of some one near the track at the coal chute and investigation, showed that a young white man was I there with his head terribly crushed the brains being spattered on the rail. The man died in a few rain " utes. It was impossible last night or early this morning to identify him. On his hatband was the name of a High Point mercantile firm and in his pocket was the photograph of two I young ladies. This morning several parties from High Point ( came here I and went to the undertaking estab lishment of Mr. Poole, where the body was, but failed to identify it. ! This afternoon it was identified as I Sam Smith, son of George Smith, of I High Point. The young man was a finisher in the Columbia furniture 1 factory of High Point and was 20 years of age. He was in Salisbury yesterday, and is supposed to have fallen off the train when approaching Greensboro last night on the 11 o clock train. He was horribly crushed on the head, one whole side being torn off. Regret the Sending of Fleet to the Pacific The Hague, July B.—The sentiment of the delegates to the peace confer ence regarding the question that has arisen between the United States and Japan is that the situation is unfortu nate for both countries, as the original incident causing tension between the two countries is disproportionate to the grave results which may follow. The question, the delegates think, is likely to create a hostile atmosphere, endangering their reciprocal commerce to which the former friendly relations had opened vast fields. Although the sending of a fleet by the United States to the Pacific coast cannot be interpreted as a threat, it is generally admitted here that such action may give rise to dangerous popular excitement, which the admin istration of Washington might not be able to control. The Spanish representatives say that the United States has now found a hard nut to crack. The Russians re mark that the predictions of Witte that the next war will be between Japan and the.'Unitcd States is approaching reali zation. The English, French and Japanese delegates believe that both govern ments —at Washington and at Tokio —sincerely wish to reach an under standing and will not be influenced by jingoism. Some of the Germans nere are of the opinion that the situation may lead to an American German entente, which, while preventing the isolation of Ger many, would be the strongest compact against British cupremacy that could be made. Best Medicine in tlie 'World for Colic and Diarrhoea. "I find Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to be the best remedy in the world," says C. L. Car-; ter of Skinun, Ala. lam subject to! colic and diarrhoea. Last, spring it I seemed as though I would die, and 11 think I would if I hadn't taken Cham- j berlain's Colic, Cholrea and Diarrhoea Remedy. I haven't been troubled with it since until this week, when I had i severe attack and took half a bottle of the twenty-five cent size Chamber 's in's Colic, Cholrea and Diarrhoea Remedy, and this morning I ieel like a new man." For sale by Shuford Drug Co. London society women are taking lessons for the purpose of learning to walk as American women do.' Bad sick headaches, biliousness or constipation are quickly relieved by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Small pill, safe pill—prompt and pleasant iu action. Sold by C. M. Shuford, W. S. Martin. A woman's idea of economy is to have her husband waste $3 worth of time uptting up a ten-cent kitchen shelf. Thousands of people are daily suf fering with kidney and bladder trou bles—dangerous ailments that should ; be checked promptly. DeWitt's Kidney I and Bladder Pills are the best remedy for backache, weak kidneys, iiiflamrra ; tion of the bladder. Their action is prompt and sure. A week's treatment . for 25c. Sold by C. M. Shuford, W. S. Martin. He —I am going to kiss you when I go. She—Sir, leave the house at one. — Illustrated Bits. # Conspire to Liberate Guilford Murderer j Greensboro, N .C., July 6. Fraziei Jones, a negro In jail here under sen tence Of death for the cold blooded j murder of his wife at Gibsonville last i Thanksgiving day, is the cause of I having two negro women in jail under charge of a conspiracy to liberate him. His sister, Maggie Mumphrsy, and Ida McNeill are the women implicated Ida was arrested yesterday for a light with a/ negro man, r.nd upon searching iiar the police round twelve steel saw.; in the lining of her dress. Slie had boeu a frequent visitor at the jail, and on very friendly terms with Jone - ;, often being heard to say that i'razicr would novor linn" I Join ~ j»i e>,ved today for an explain.ti'Jii ol t e piosence of t.he implement oi burglary, she confessed that tbey weie furnished by the Mum phrey woman, Jone'3 sister and were to have been given to Jone3 tonight. They are both in jail, the Mumphrey woman denying the truth of Idas con fession. Jail ofllcers say that for sev eral days they have had cause to be lieve that some project was on foot to liberate the murderer. N & W to Spend SIOO,OOO on Winston-Saiem Yards Winston-Salem, N. C., July G. — Work was commenced yesterday on the enlargement of the Norfolk and Western Railway yards at this place. It is said that the work will cost about SIOO,OOO and the Improvements will not be completed before the first of the year. An entire hill is to be carted away and to do this work tho latest improvements in machinery will be used. There is some conjecture on the part of many here as to the object the N. & W. has in making the extensive improvements. There are no less than four new roads, or proposed roads, heading toward Win ston-Salem, and there is much guess ing as to which one of these if any the N. & W. is preparing to use for extending its lines southward. Committee to Determine Competency of Mrs. Eddy Concord, N. H., July 6. —Dr. George 11. Jelly, of Boston, a specialist in mental diseases and Jjr. G. A. Blumer, of Providence, R. 1., were appointed co-masters with Judge Aldrich, to de termine the competency of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of the Chris tian Science faith, to transact business and care for her own interests. Negro Drowned in River. .Body Not Recovered Lumberton, N. C., July 6. —Tom Watts, a colored man belonging to the bridge force at work for the Seaboard Air I i n e Railroad, was drowned in Lumber river, at this place, Thursday, while in bathing. His body has not yet been recovered. Will Gve Elks Big Time. Philadelphia, Pa., July B—The enter tainment of the Elks, the grand loge of which convenes here today, will be on a scale never before attempted in this city. The decorations and the electrical display will surpass any other ever shown here and it is expected to be one of the greatest ever seen in the coun try. Chicago, July 5. —Jonii D. Rockefel ler will be in Chicago this afternoon 1 or tomorrow ready to appear as a wit j ncss before Judge Landis, in the I Federal Court, in the cases in which j the Standard Oil Company of Indl i ana is accused of receiving rebates from Bishop Capers' bedside. Sour | Stomach. No appetite, loss ot strength, nervot* ness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol relieves ind gestion. This new discov ery represents the natural juices of diges tion as they exist in a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonio and reconstructive properties. Kodol for dyspepsia do«*.s not only relieve Indigestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy helps all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Mr. S. S. Ball, of Raver.swood, W, Va., says:— " 1 was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years. Kodol cured me and we are new using it In ir.l!k for baby." Kodol Digests What You Eat. Bottles only. Relieves Indigestion, sour stomach, belchln? of pas, etc. Prepared by E. C. DeWITT * C 0.,, CHICAQO, C. M. Shuford, W. S. Martin. Carolina & Northwestern Ry. Co ICHEDULE EFFECTIVE 10TH, 1904. Northbound. Passenger. iWixed. Mlx®^ Lv. 948 aia 557 am Gastonla ' ara Lincoln ton J' v - JJ3B am fOO am Newton T Lv - J* 50 am P45 sm Hickorv Lv. 12 2K pm 100 pm v.i" 7 p* ??? »™ Ar 212 pm oJ 5 p® South bound Hickorv Lv 305 pm 945 am Nevtnn 57 pm 5 20 am 11 50 am Llncolnton I*. .I*. *..!!!! 11! J jV * j'Z* pm 700 am Gastonia I*' 503 D ra 900 a ™ Yorkville „ 130 pm Chester Lv. 650 pm 3 0«> pm CONNK— — ; Chester—Southern Ry., S. A. L. and , , ,nNSS - Railway. k. & C- Gastonia- -Southern Railway. Lin^'-tC*,. —a. A. L. Newton and Hickory—Southern Rail IBHPf IW* ' Lenoir—Blowing Rock Stage Line aWHy r.d C. *- N Ifi. F. FiEID, O. P. A.. +*zA er, 3. O. THE LIVING PRESENT. o. E. Illser. One life is all we have to live; Why burden any day with woe? It takes a moment to forgive The injury of long ago; Why waste a day remembering Slights that have not been intended'' Why dread the smart or fear the sting Of blows that never have descended: Why let a joy unheeded pass If we may claim it as our own? Why shape your lips to sigh "Alas!" When ss may be in your tone? The joys we claim with those we Rive Should day by day be fairly blended; One life is all we have to live, And soon its little span is ended. A Taiis jeweler has bought a large number of stones which have been found in mines on the Czar's private property. Every year stones from these mines are offered for sale by tender, in the same way, as the forest lands and mines belonging to the Czar are occasionally sold by the Imperial cabi net. MORNING MINSTRELS. Just at the early dawning, When night begins to fade, There comes a tuneful murmur From out the shady glade. A song so sweet and tender, It wakes my soul from sleep, A message full of gladness It brings my heart to keep. And as the morning's glory Fills all the eastern sky, The woods and fields re-echo With songs that multiply. Until the whole earth wakens, Beneath a chorus strong, From God's sweet birds of summer. In minstrelsy of song. LOISE LEWIN MATTHEWS, In American Agriculturist. Spanish War Veterans, Manitowoc, Wis., July 2.—General Charles King of Milwaukee will be put forward as a candidate for na tional commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the coming national encampment. This has been decided upon by the Wisconsin branch of the organization, which opened its state encampment here today. Jas. G. Armstrong, also of Milwaukee, is prominently mentioned for the office of department commander. There is a large attendance of visitors at the state encampment and the town is elaborately decorated in their honor. The business sessions will last three days and will be interspersed with parades, camp-fires and other enter tainment features. Professional Gartis D. .L Russell, Attorney-At-Law. Prompt Attention Given to All Matters of Legal Nature. Office: Main St., Russell Bldg., Hickory, N.C. Dr. T. F. Stevenson, Physician and Surgeon. Residence formerly occupied by Dr. W. L. Abernethy. Office at Home. Calls answered at all hours. 'Phone 295. Hickory, N. C. DR. WALTER A.WHITE DENTIST Office over Mtnzies' Drug Storn. H»ckcry f N. C. DR. W. E. MAMIE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Hours —10 to 12. 4 to 5. Offices Over McComb's Store. Residence of Prof. W. H. Little. Phone 1468. Hickory, N. C. W. 8. RAMSAY DEN fIST. Office: Second-story of Postoffice.