Established 1899 Lee and the G. O. P. In general the Grand Arm.* of the Republic may be an excellent But at intervals the action of various "posts" be longing to that estimable body indicates that one of its first and most important objects is to keep alive the passions and preju dices of the war. The latest exhibition of little ness comes from the Burnside Post of Washington, D. C., which has takea the Rev. Dr. Van Schalk, Jr., to task because while addressing the boys of the Eastern High School, the Doctor praised the manly and beautiful spirit shown by Robert E. Lee in defeat. It does not appear that any of the relations or wards in chancery of the Burnside Post's membership were pupils in this school. But of courss such a little thing as meddling with matters in no way concerning them could not deter the mem bers of the Burnside Post from reminding the country of their breed by exhibiting their elon gated ears and uttering a hee haw that shook the foundations ef Washington monument and profoundly agitated the placid 1 waters of the Potomac. - But really what, after all, is ' the Burnside Post going to do : about it? Tne Doctor's beauti ful and eloquent tribute to Lee's character accords with the ver dict of history. The Doetor him- 1 self is unrepentant; and his con- ' fregation has enough lowuuaft ] sense and true patriotism to sup- 1 port him. Robert E. Lee though great and fiery in battle was even c greater in the gentleness and purity of his heart. We see the soldier in him ' when he shakes his gauntlet to- ward the frowning summit of 8 Cemetery Ridge and exclaims: "There lies Meade and there I intend to strike him," and if s Pettigrew and Pickett marched into the "jaws of death, into the mouth of hell," it was no fault of Lee. Had they been supported by Hood and McClaws, as Lee had ordered, there might have been another story We see the soldier in him 1 when his lines were broken by T the assault of Hancock and the great Confederate Captain draw s his sword and spurring his wa; - horse Traveller in front of the pay columns forming to drive back Hancock's advance, ex claims: 'Come on my men, I will ) lead you." And the love of the army re- Teals itself when the fierce vete- s rans break ranks and rush up to * him shouting above the roar of tne battle: "Lee to the rear! Lee to the raar! Gen. Lee go s back and we will retake the lines." But as much as we may wmire him when he moves among such scenes as those, he s a Ppc rs infinitely nobler when amid the thunders of Fredericks burg he dismounts to pick up the tony helpless fledgeling and re- i Place it in the mother-bird's nest, j JVe read the secret of his tender- i e art as he saves the hopeless de **er fr° m death and sends him back home on a furlough to prc or his starving family. Heroic towering, moral cour true christian resignation, 8 ines like the sun in those lines 0 his written a few days after Appomattox: "We have tried JJfbest. God's will be done." no would not march, fight or 0,9 for a man like that ? It would seem that his grand 1 e an( l *°fty character ought to appeal to the most bigoted fana lc ' exce Pt perhaps to such cattle compose the Burnside Post, of Washington, D. C. After such • ln exhibition on their part they tto drop the name of tie Want and .big-hearted Burn- THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT. - v - Home Newspaper Pi b ished in the Interest of the People and for Honesty in Goverraental Affairs side, and call their miserable prejudice-ridden -organization % the "Thaddeus Stevens Poet,'' or preferably perhaps, the "Ofiv f er P. Morton Poet,*' since its t bitter and vindictive spirit would s be effectually proclaimed to the - world if it bore the name of the r "Apostle of Hate." It ought 1 not to be called by the name of > any of those gallant men who like Grant, Meade, Burnside and Hancock fought for the union . for the sake of the union and > ceased to fight when the battle t was over and the sword was i sheathed. The. able and eloquent Doctor ( is to be congratulated upon his ' broad and Catholic spirit. We I hope he is no way disturbed by i the growls of a set of meatal ; dwarfs who are utterly incapa ble of understanding a gentle man of his calibre. Robert E. Lee's fame is ever lastingly secure. He was one of the ablest captains that the Eng lish speaking race ever gave the world and one of the grandest characters that God ever gave any country. Ben Hill did not overshoot the mark when he said of Lee: "He was a foe without hate, a friend without treachery,a soldier with out cruelty, and a victim without murmuring. He was a public officer without vices, a private citizen without wrong, a neigh bor without reproach, a christian without hypocrisy and a man without guile. He was Caesar without his ambition, Frederic without his tyrariy, Napoleon wiihert k»aoffishness and Wash ington without his reward." Dr. Van Schalk has shown ! tnat he realizes that patriotism cannot be fastered by teaching one part of the country to hate the other part, and therein he is ahead of the Burnside Grand i Army Post. Strength to his 1 arm. Let him give us some more of the same talk whenever S he feels like it. He himself wouldn't make a bad soldier. * State and Gen ( eral News. i Editor Hugh Long, of Gasto nia, and Miss Sadie King were married Wednesday at the home of the bride in Elliott's, *S. C. The ceremony was performed by i the groom's father, Rev. James I Long, pastor of the Baptist church at Timmonsville, S. C. The Democrat extends its best c wishes for a long and happy life to Brother Long and his bride. Little Jennie Field, the child so terrible treated by the Shoafs in Thomasville. is improving rap idly, and her physicians think 1 that she will recover. They also J say, according to. the Hicrh Point correspondent of the Charlotte Gbserver, that had it not been for the most careful attention, J she would have died. All Souls church in BBtmore, , built by George Vanderbilt, and sometimes kpown to the com monalty ak "41l Swells Church" is havipg a case of "trouble in the Choir" just like common peo pie's churches. J. M. McCan less,-« member of the choir, struck the choir-master, Prof. F. Flaxington Harker on Patton Avenue, and damaged him con siderably. The Professor made no resistance. It seems that the choir-master has been very rude to different members of the choir on several occasions, and that re lations have been decidedly strained. Another for Temperance IScot land Neck has voted out liquor k It is said that Governor Glenn's ; speecn the night before did ' muck good. r Miss Lizzie McCoy returned » last W'eek from a visit to Char - i tte. HICKORY, N. C ' The Sloop Murder Case. r Further Particulars —Oc- ■ curred at Deland Hotel, Rome, Ga. In letters and papers sent from Rome, Ga., the Democrat has ob tained the fullest particulars as to the murder of the late J. M. Sloop. The man who committed » the deed is Prof. R. M. Mitchell, s a professional band-trainer, and a man of good standing. It ap • pears that Jie and his victim i boarded at the same hotel, where, f indeed Mr. Sloop had boarded for some years. On account of Mitchell's persisting in using the ladies' bath-room, several parties had left the hotel, and the pro prietor hac} twice requested Mitchell to desist from the prac tice. He and it was on this -accQu&t that words brought on harJ feeling between him and Mr, * Sloop, who had spoken very to Mitch ell on the subject. On the morn ing of the mtyrder, the two men had a quarrel, 'but Sloop and everyone elss>lespposed the mat ter ended. That! evening, while Mrs. SIOOD was Raiting for her husband in the fining-room, the four shots were fired that took his life. Either pne would have caused his death. Mitchell not only fired at hipa twice as he fell, but fired into hts body as he lay on the ground expiring. The ' crime is well characterized as ' "brutal" and "coW-blooded. " ' As reports of the fearful affair spread, infuriated men began 1 planning to lynch the man wh» had without warning, taken the ( life of one wjio had done nothing ' to deserve sqch a fate. Before ( it was known that such -a- thing ( was intended, the sheriff slipped 5 Mitchell into a and carried ' him to Atlanta. An early trial is demanded, and it is said that 1 Mitchell himself wishes it ( The murderer has a wife and 1 family. Thoge who knew him 1 ar« said to bf very much surpris J ed at the sudden development of 1 such cruelty and Jaloodthirstiness ( in him- Hif excuses for his aw- * ful crime art evidently the des- * perate expedients of a man who 1 realizes that his life is justly for- feited. He says that Mr. Sloop J used "vile epithets" to him, but Mrs. J. R. Williams, who, from an upper wihdow of the Deland ! Hotel, was an unwilling witness ) of the .tragedy, savs that the 1 epithets were used by Mitchell himself. T^en,'after describing his bitter feelings towards Sloop, and that he_feltnimself "obliged te kill him" because of the man ner in which he had called him to account, he has the face to say that shot Sloop instead of , Rubie George ; whom he had r "really meant to kill." There is j no shadow tf an excuse, so far j as can be learned for the wretch- , ed man. evidently was guil- ty of forcipg himself where no } arentleman would have gone, and , J. M. Sloop, defending the priv- , acv of the ladip with whom he came in contact, told Mitchell some truths about himself, and died doing his duty. The whole terrible story emphasizes plainly, as the other papers well ob serve, the fapt that no honest man's life is for one moment safe against **ny j)rute wjio fancies he has a right to act as seems test to him, regardless of laws or the rights |of others. It should be stated that Mr. Thomas Waters, formerly of this place, ip whcse tmploy Mr Sloop had been for twelve years, speaks ef Mm in the highest terms of ptfaise, calls him a " perfect gentleman," and says that he tOofc as much interest in the business ts the employer himself. The respect and affec tion evidently felt for Mr. Sloop by all classes is comforting in the highest degree to his moth er anfoth£r relatives. .THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 21,1907. Housewarming at the Rectory On Thursday night last Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Moody gave a housewarming at the new Rec ► tory. Those who know the host and hostess knew before they , went that the affair would be a . pleasant one. and certainly they j were not disappointed. The Rectory itself is a charming I home, a credit to its builders. On the evening in. question it looked a picture of the ideal "house beautiful." Lit up l brightly, its open doors, its warm cozy rooms, the bright faces of those who welcomed the guests were good to see. While it was a ' , ing" it might well have * been called a "Chrysanthemum even ing," for chrysanthemums were everywhere. Heaped upor the mantels, reflected in the mirrors, massed or, grouped in vases, bowls, jardinieres, they filled the air with their, clean, pure scent. At the door the guests were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clinard, and Miss Amy Wheeler while farther towards the stairway they met the cordial hand-clasp of their host and the bright welcome of the hostess, who has won the admiration of all hearts here since her coming among us. After a chat in the drawing-room, Mrs. W. L. Clin ard, Jr., led the assembled friends into a dining-room where a salad-course, with coffee was served, and greatly appreciated it seemed. A look into Rev. J. S. Moody's a study was a privilege, as also a view of his studies of old cathe drals of England. The venera ble figure of Mrs. Baker, widow { of the late Dr. Baker, was seat ed In the drawing-room, where t she received the greetings and kind words of many old friends who regard her as one to whom j too much tenderness and respect ] cannot be shown. The guests s also enjoyed meeting Mrs. Thom- t as, of Rockland, Maine, friend a and visitor of Mrs. Moody and € Miss Wetmore, niece of Mr. An- t derson and acting as companion \ to Mrs. Baker. It so chanced e that the evening was the anni- c versary of Mrs. Baker's wed- r ding-day, and also Mrs. C. C. Host's. So, in many ways, it i was a time to remember. The guests left with cordial thanks for a delightful evening, and a a hope that this may not be tlje last such gathering in this home. .>* Thanksgiving Nov. 28th. Governor Glenn has sent out nis message in which he appoints Thursday one week from to-day as a day to return thanks to Al mighty God for the many mercies ' we, as a people, have enjoyed during the past year. In this general remembrance of the , causes we all have to give thanks, j we the people of Hickory should ioin with humble hearts. To some of us Thansgiving brings many sad thoughts. "There is no household, how- j soe'er defended, but hath some vacant chair." Others cannot keep the cheer on that dag that they have known in other times. But, however it may be, friends, we have received more than we have deserved. Let us be thank ful. Those in Hickory who know that good man and beloved pas tor, Rev. W. H. McNairy, of Le noir, will regreat to learn that on account of his failing eye-sight, ha has been forced to give up the ministerial work, and go into merchandising. He'll move to North Wilkesboro in the near future. r Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect it Prevaleucy of Kidney Disease. 1 Most people do not realize the alarm . ing increase and remarkable prevalency , . . of kidney disease, ■fc/rrjl! Whilckv^ueydis ' AST" {w/9%F7% OT * crs are t ' ,c tTTn Y/ m ost common * \ Y diseases that pre almost the last ' ja \|/ (fl jy/ r£L recognized by r "H 1 W/y patient and pl;y sicians, tt/n tor,- ■ 1 tent their aelv- * - tttlh doctoring the effect*, while the ori-j --' inal disease undermines the system. 1 What To Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's 1 Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, • fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism. in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder i and every part of the urinary,passage. It corrects inability to hold wan. and scalding pam th patssirfg it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne cessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild null the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized." It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most (lis tressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best, Sold by drug gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle and n book that tells all _ alxiut i t, both sent free bv mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing- ' hamtou, N. Y. When Homo of Bmunp-Ucvt. writing mention this paper and dou'l make any mistake, but rememljer the name, L.. Kilmer's Swamp-P.oot, and the address. Biughamton. N. Y. A Woman's Back. The Aches and Pains Will Dis appear if tlik Advice Qf l his - Womarf is Followed. A woman's back lias many aches and pains. ( Most times 'tis the kidneys,' fault. Backache is really kidney ache, That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure it. Many North Carolina women know this. Read what one has to say about it: Mrs. Nellie Benson Reeves, of 218. North Tryon Street, organist at the Episcopal cßurch, Charlotte, N. C., says: "I used Doan's Kidney Pills and they have benefited me more than anything else I ever tried. I obtain ed them at a drug store and used them for my back and kidneys which have caused me great trouble and mis ery for a number of years. The use of this remedy wonderfully benefited 99 me. For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States " 'jnainjr the name—Doan's— and take no other. Much in the Method j I i We can't all be beautiful, it ap pears, but we can all make BEAUTIFUL PICTURES We make the sort which are in teresting and lovely, whether or not your proportions are abso lutely correct or your complex ion faultless. G. M. HARDIN, Photographer. Morganton St. Hickory The pain in ma's head has gone, She's as happy as can be, Her health is right, her temper bright, Since taking Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at night, t E. B. Menzies. Der. ocrat and Press, Consolidated 1905, The Gene ral Accident i Special Deposit With N. Y. Insurance Dept $259,000.00 Change of occupation does j not forfeit your policy. Claims are not reduced by [ reason of other insurance r All honest claims positively ' paid at sight. ; » Increased Benefits: Ten per cent added to all benefits on "Claims originating alter the payment of one ; premium in advance. Double Death Benefit and Ac cident Monthly 4 Indemnities are paid if injuries are received while on pas senger conveyances propelled by steam, cable, electricity or compressed air. Health and Accident Insur ance combined in one Policy.Month ly Indemnities graded according to the hazard of the occupation and amount of premium paid. Absolutely the most popular form of insurance offered to the public. A policy that any wage earner can afford, and will make him independent. It pays for rent, living, clothing and fuel while disabled from accident or -sickness. It gives a man food, solid comfort and confidence in the event of disability to know that his household is not deprived of its usual comforts. Our policies provide indem nity 24 months for accident and 6 months for sickness. It is cheaper and safer to have it 1 always and not need it, than to need it : once and not have.it. The B. & P> policy paying SIOO J per month, cost $2 per month. WALTER E. SLOAN ; Gen. Mgr. Statesville, N. C. W. A. HALL, AGENT C #* v lo Cut a Dash If you would join i The social whirl 0 : win a most Bewitching girl. 1 Or be bowed to Every day And deferrel to In every way. You need not have A family tree Nor be a wise guy, No, sirree! All that you need - To cut a dash Is plenty of The cold hard cash. 1 i i You don't have to -"Cut a Dash" to get one of our policies , —Fire, Life accident, Sick bene- \ fit or any other kind of a policy , —all that is necessary is good - credit. u W. A. HALL ) Successor to G. Hall & Sen |Sr jMpI i HRlßitliiiiiHivuniiftiiw ' KILL the COUCH AND CURE THE LUNCStI w,th Dr. King's New Discovery; FOR COCDS 18 RJWIL AMD ALL THROAT AMD LUNfiTROUBLES. OTTARANTEED SATISFACTORY OB MONEY BETUTOE3X k fKHHSKnmEYCDRB M-l- - m j#« g j M >lft —--M i Professional Cards. D. L. RUSSELL ATTYORNEY'AT'LAW Prompt attention given to all matters of Legal Nature s Office: Main St., Russell Bldg., Hickory Dr. T. F, Stevenson j PHYSICIAN AND SVRGtON Office at Home r Calls answered at all hours ? Phone 295 - Hickory, N. C. Dr. Walter A. White DEN n^T Office over Menzies Drug Store Hickory, N. C. DR. W. B. RAMSAY DCNUST X Office: Second-story Post Office Hickory, N. C. Hickory Markets. PRODUCE _ -- . Corrected every week bv the leading grocerymen BUYING PRICES BASED ON FIRST-CLASS QUALITY Corn, per bushel * 70 Oats, per bushel 65 Peas, per bushel 1.25 to 1.50 Potatoes, Irish, per bu 75 Potatoes, sweet " 40 Onions, per bushel / 70 Spring Chickens 12 1-2 -Hens, per pound ,-3 Roosters r per pound .03 Butter, per pound, 12 1-2 to 20 Eggs, per dozen ' 20 Wheat, per bushel 1,00 COTTON MARKET Strict Good Middling 10 00 Good Middling 9.3 4 These are prices paid to wagons. Administrators Notice. ». .. Havinin qualified as Administrator of Wiley D. Chne, (dead) late of Catawba C. This is to notify ail persons having claims against the es tate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned or before the 23rd day of October 1908, from date or this notice will be plead in bar of their re covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please QMtke immediate pay ment. This 23rd day ofOctober 1907. S. E. Killian, Administrator. Notice! Notice! Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of J. W. Nichols deceased All persons are notified to present their claims against said estate within one year from date below bar will be plead All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payments. This 24th day October, 1907. Thomas M. Hufham Atty. (D. E. Nichols, Administratrix. Sale of Valuable Land. By virtue of an order of the Superior court of Catawba county made in an an action therein pending therein Mrs. Lina A. Arthur, W. A. Stilley, Mrs. G. A. Weston, Mrs. Ruffin Swin dell and others are plaintiffs and Ma mie, Charlie, and Neppie Brothers, in fants defendants, the undersigned commissioner appointed by the court, will resell, at public auction, to the highest bidder, in front and from the steps of the First National Bank of the City of Hickory, N. C., on SATURDAY, NOV. 30th, 1907 at 12 o'clock M. the following de scribed property One two-story frame shingle roo dwelling, situated in West Hickory, near the Hickory shops, on South Morganton street, south of railroad near property of Willie Wilfong, and known as the Dick Mayhard prop erty The above property is well located, and very desirable, and is sold for par tition among the tenants in common, heirs of the late Maj. James A. Wes ton. The bidding Wbegin at $935. Terms are cash upon confirmation of sale by the court. Final sale. George McCorkle, I Commissioner* ..

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