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THE MEBANE LEADER “AND RIGHT THE DAY MUST WIN, TO DOUBT WOULD BE DISLOYALTY, TO FALTER WOULD BE Ja» N.” cl* 2 MEBANE« N. C., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30 1911 NO 38 ptBSONAL AND LOCAL BRIEFS people who come and go 1 eins of interest Gathered by Our Reporter \ ; Walter Lynch spent Sunday at in Whitfield spent Sunday ^irs. \V. N. . J. N Warren spent Saturday at I edar CiTOVt'. Mrs. L. A. Crawford spent Tuesday i;, ►^irlington. ,'ri. W L. Blackard, of Helena is \ . nff relatives and friends here. MI. Fletcher Nelson well known in .: bane has been suffering much of Reidsvilfe Man Killeu Memphis, J. W. Martin, a well known traveling man from Reidsville, N. C., was shot and killed and Mrs. E. L, Nonemacher had a narrow escape from death Sunday in Memphis, Tenn. at the hands of her husband when he tried to enter a hotel room in which it is declared he had found hia wife and Martin. Martin died tonight from his wounds. Mrs None macher formerlv liv^d in Conncticut. and Mrs. Kee have taken their 1 • le daughter Emma to Rex Hospital, K -Mtrh. ,ii. W. R. Lloyd, of Chapel Hill, V - . nc Friday last with his daugher Mrs. L. A. Cranford. Mr. Jinks Mebane, of Graham, came ,i vr. Saturday morning to spend Sun- (iay here with relatives. harlie Lashley who has been absent ,.ii\vn South came in Wednesday to Mi»*i'idsome time at home. I'he condition of tha streets for the few days still argue the necessity t i' i^ome work to better their condition. I r.e Bazaar that was to have been ^ iven by the Aid Society of the Presby- u rian Church has been indefinitely ;osponed. I r. J. M. Thompson, who has recent iy loi’ated in our town has been appoint- 1 physician and surgeon for the South- t r;. railway at this point. Mrs. Will Bason, of High Point, came - V'A n Saturday morning to spend Sun- : with relatives here. Mr. Will Bason I\:ine down Saturday evening. Miss Margaret Clegg has reduced prices on her hats fifty per cent. This a tremendous reduction. Don’t fail t. see her. Leading miliner of Graham The Junior Order and Daughters of Liberty will have Thanksgiving ser- viresatthe M. P, Church Sunday after noon at 2;30. The Y. M. C. A. will join v.ith us, Everybody cordially in vited, Don’t fail to read the advertisement ot J. M. Hendrix & Co. of Greensboro. This tirm keeps a splendid line of the best make of shoes. They sell reason able, and make it a point to give you a nict fit. Holmes W'arren, & Co. change their advertisement in this week's Leader tirecting attention ^o some of their >i^;ecit.l bargains. They have a full ^lock and are offering special induce ment to the trade Mersrs B. A, Sellers and Son have a retty displayed advertisement in this weeks Leader, your attention to it. These gentlemen carry a very nice line of dress goods, cloaks, ready-to- wear suits etc. They will treat you al right. There is less than one month to ■'hristnnas, it is full time you were be- to take some thought of what you will buy for yourself or friend. If you shop early you will get the best, if you shop late you will have to take what others leave. J. I\I. Hendrix & Co, the old reliable Preachers Appointed The following prerchers were ap pointed by Methodist Episcopal Confer ence which closed its annual session at Kinston Monday, The following preachers were appointed; R. C. Beaman, presiding elder. Burlington Station—T. A. Sikes. Burlington Circuit—J W. Hackney. Chapel Hill Station—W. A. Stanbury Graham—R. G. L, Edwards. Hillsboro Circuit—J. m. Ormond. North Alamance—B. T. Hurley. South Alamance—^W. F. Galloway. Yanceville Circuit—J, E, Blalock The Good Roads Train. That^ the good roads movement was given most effectual impetus by the Southern Railway’s “Road Improve ment Train” which made a sweeping tour through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida be tween May 1 and October 27, is in dicated in figures summarizing results of the campaign just made public. In the period of six months during which time from one to three demonstrations were given daily, the experts accom panying the train instructed nearly 50,000 people in the art of building good roads and keeping them in repair. The train traveled a distance of nearly 13.500 miles, stopping at 250 towns Mebane, R. F. D, No, i. Miss Minnie Garrison of Burlington Rfd. 3 spent Sunday with her father Mr. J. F. Garrison. Mrs. C. M. Tyson and children of Burlington spent the latter part of last week with her father J. S. Gibson. Miss Tessa Maynard is visiting her sister Mrs D. L Boon in Durham for a few days. Mr and Mrs. J. H. Dixon of Liberty isjvisiting thair son Mr. S. W. Dixon, since arriving Mrs. Dixon has taken very sick, hope she will soon be well. Mrs. C. M Tate of Greensboro is spending a while with her brother Dr. W. N. Tate. Rev. J. W. GoodmiV of Groensboro has accepted the call at Hawfields caused by the resignation of Rev. B. W. Mebane, and will preach his first sermon Sunday. Mr. B. M. Rogers and Miss Dora Carraway of the Hawfields Graded School are attending the teachers meet ing in Raleigh Mr. E. A, Dodson who has been in Hillsboro the last two years has re turned home where he will try the farm again. We welcome Mr. J. S. Foster and family of Union Ridge on our route as Mrs. Foster was formerly a patron of No. 1. Mr. R. C. Harris is all smiles over the arrival of a fine baby girl. Thanks to Messrs J. A. Holt and M. A. Gibson for some much needed work done on our roads, Theae has been quite a number of wild turkeys killed on No. 1 since the season came on, W. K. EJdgeworth kill ed 3; W. C Johnston 3; E. C. Bason 1; B. F. Gibson 1; Willie Woods 1. One of our sports went to Burlingtx>n Saturday and bought so many clothes he which were located in 201 counties. The j could not haul them back in his buggj attendance at the various meetings so they came by express. Watch out ranged from a little less than 100 to over 1,500. The New Yarborough. for something to follow, his name this time. will npt tell GOMPERS REAL ANGRY. ‘‘hoe firm of Greensboro changes their advertisment in this week’s Leader. A nice line of winter shoes for dress or substantial wear always stock their shelves. They will treat you right. Don't forget them. Mrs. Patterson of Winston, thought to have been Mrs. Lindsay Patterson n company with a lady in a handsome automobile in the care of a faithful driver got stuck in the mud just beyond Mebane Monday. Mr Smith came t> theii rescue and got them off. The Yarborough Hotel of Raleigh now open for the accomodation of guest is one of the prettiest, and most neatly finished hosteleries in the State, having recently been remodled and re furnished. Its interior arrangement, and finish is a perfect dream of artis tic beauty. The most pleasing in its classical appointments, and polish. The interior, at entrance, nr ain court, or office is finished in pearl white, the portion of upper side walls fading in to golden orange, a wide stair-way of po - lished Italian marble leads upstairs to the parlor, or reception room. The cor ner of the balconies is supported by four massive pilasters imposing in pro portion. The dining room is sweet, and suggestive of elegence, handsomely furnished, the table glittering with cut glass and polished silverware. Appro ached from an other wing of the build ing is the Cafe which will be in con stant service from six in the morning untill twelve at night. One hundred and eighteen rooms are completed and elegently furnished for guests. There are seve»' more to be completed making a total of 125 bed rooms, a portion of these have baths. Rates are one dollar to two and a half per day. The house will be conducted on the European plan. We predict for this Hotel a large measure of success, j It could not be otherwise, one so care-1 full and correctly planned for pul lie Labor Lea Jer Very Wroth Over Speech of Detective Burns. “He is a malicious, malignant man who hunts men as man hunters did in prehistoric times, or he is so unsound in mind that he deludes himself. ”| These were the words spoken last week at Atlanta by Samuel Gompers, presi. dent of the American Federation of Labor in the convention of that organi zation. in reply to statements on the McNamara case made by Detective Willliam J. Burns at the convention of the American Bankers’ Association in New Orleans. The labor leader also condemned the bankers who endorsed Burns’ assertions and declared no per son wou’d have confidence in them. This is the kind of talk that Mr. Gompers would use to sick on hfs Mc Namara vampires to snuff out the life of Burns as they did the non union printers in the Los Angeles Times office when it was bl own up. Threaten to Kill Those Who Testify in M'Namarara case WILL AID IN DEFENSE J. Lamb and Sons, of Durham place a nice size advertisment on the -aet page of this week’s Leader. This is a progressive firm who handle men’s '■lothmg and furnishing. They carry a line of the latest and best make. All fashionable goods. Don’t fail to see them. Married in Durham Mr. John Evens known to his friends as Jinks left on Wednesday 11 o’clock train for Durham where he was mar- rsed to Miss Alma Lat*^a of that city. Rev. L. D. Hogman performing the ceremony.. Miss Lotta is the daughter Mr. C. W^ Lotta. Mr. and Mrg. I'^vpns will make their home near Wat son. The Leader wishes for the couple a long and happy life. William J. Bums, Detec tive, Says That Attempts Have Been Made at Brit>ery Also. State witnesses in the cases against the McNamara brothers accused of murder in the bio/ring up of The Iios Angeles Times building have been threatened with death after refusing bribes offered by agents of the defense according to a statement by William J. Burns at New Orleans last week. He made the statement during a discussion of the McNamara case after delivering a speech on bank robbery before a meeting of State secretaries* section of the American Bankers Association, in convention here. His discuscussion was at the request of the detectives. Mr. Burns further declared that some of the witnesses for the prosecution had to be hidden to protect them from personal violence. He assailed Presi dent Gompers of the American Federa tion of Labor and Eugene V, Debs, the socialist leader. He asserted he was confident that the McNamaras would be convicted. “De spite a million-dollar defense fund which has been collected for them. The meeting by rising extended the detective assurance of faith in his in tegrity. Burns was the detective who directed investigation following the Los At “Rawls'' of the Leader. We would however say tltfn' are offering some special bargains in furs, Muffs to match, childrens, mens aihl ladies gloves, fine coat suits. ton and wool blankets, all seasonable goods sold at slaughter prices. A tree tri.j to Durham from Mebane goes with •ach $12,50 worth of goods. Labor Delegates Tax Them selves for M’Namaras. One week’s pay from every paid offi cer of a labor union in this country is called for to swell the McNamara defense fund in a resolution adopted today by the convention of the American Federation of Labor at Atlanta last week. All other delegates to the con- vention pledged a day’s wages to the fund. Another action aimed to help the Mc Namaras was the adoption of a resolu tion framed by President Gompers him self endorsing the candidacy of Job , Harriman, the Socialist candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, and calling upon wage-workers all over the country to give such moral and financial support to Harriman’s campaign as lies within their power. . Leaders in the convention succeeded in heading off the proposition to have the body make a direct appropriation of *50 000 for the McNamara fund. A sum greater than that by $10,000 will b3 raised by the volunteer subscription of labor officials if all respond to the appeal. Several speeches denunciatory j ^^geles disaster and which McNamaras of the prosecutors of the McNamaras j Ortie E. McManigal : were made during the day, one Los | declared that Eugene Debs in a recent signed article in a periodical which Burnri suggested should be known as “the appeal to treason,'' wrote in aj vein calculated to incite men to the worst possible violence. “And,” he said, “I interpreted the article to mean that J. Pierpont Mor gan, Guggenheim, General Otis and myself should be removed.” KILLED_ J8 WIFE. Left Written Confession That He Was Guilty of The Crime ot Murder ing His Wife. Henry Clay Beattie, Jr-, was elec trocuted in the state prison at Rich mond last Friday morning at 7'23. One mirute after the shock he was pronounced dead. In a torrential downpour of rain the twelve witnesses to the execation toil ed through the murk and down and up hill to the penitentiary, through the gates of steel bars to the chamber where Beuttie was to offer his atone ment. The witnesses were seated, six abreast, before the chair. They shuf fled their feet uneasily, and when one leaned forward to speak to another his action was received with frowns. Major Woods, with two deputy wai*- dens, addressed the witnesses, going through the formalities demanded by law. Then with Beattie between them the deputy wardens began their progress toward the chair only a few feet away When the procession followed by Supt. Woods, started, a signal was given which plunged the death chamber into darkness, save for a single light im mediately over the chair. This was so hooded that it outlined the chair in a circle of blazing radience, so intense that the remainder of the room seemed in utter darkness. The witnesses scar cely could see each other. There was no delay in preparing for the end Beattie took bis place, the prison sur geon and electricians adjusted the straps, half a dozen clamps were quickly thrown into place and the snap cap adjusted and men stepped back. Raising his hand, the warden gave the signal for the electric current to be turned on, and instantly Beattie's body stiffened with such violence that the straps cracked with the strain and the clamps rattled as though they ware castanets in the hands of death. And then that which once had been Henry Clay Beattie, Jr , relaxed. It was just 7:23 o’clock when the shock was applied. One minute later Beattie was dead. The surgeon went forward and with a ^thescope listen ed for another faint beating of the heart, that less than sixty seconds be- for had lived. He stepped back and pronounced, “He is dead.*’ The witnesses solemnly filed out of the death chamber. One or two were ghastly pale as they stepped into the early morning light. Beattie Ck>nf asses. Henry Clay Beattie, Jr. before his death in the electric chair con fessed to the murder of his wife as follows: “I, Henry Clav Beattie Jr., de sirous of standing right before God and man, do on this the 23rd dav of November, 1911, confess my guilt of the crime charged against me. Much that was published concern ing the details was not true, but the awful fact, without the harrow ing circumstances remains. For this action, I am truly sorry, and, believing that I am at peace with God and am soon to pass into his presence, this statement is made.” Beattie made the above state ment to Rev. Benjamin Dennis and the Beattie family consented for it to be made public. Causes Satisfaction. The acknowledgement cf his crime by Beattie was nowhere received with more quiet joy than in the Executive Mansion. Governor Mann, who resis ted all pressure brought to bear upon him to commute the sentence or to is sue a reprive, has worried himself into a state bordering on nervous breakdown through entertaining the fear that he might be permitting an innocent man to go to his doom. The same deep satisfaction is shared by the jurors who convicted Beattie, the attorneys who prosecuted him and by the witnesses whose evidence sent him to the chair. Beattie was convicted solely on circum stantial evidence. There could be found no one who had seen the fatal shot fir ed, nor any person who could deny em phatically Beattie’s illogical story of the tall, bearded stranger, the mythi cal person whom he charged with the murder. This doubt, in che face of damning circumstantial evidence, so linked as to be practically conclusive, is cleared away by the slayer’s por- thumous acknowledgment of a murder that has held the interest of the whole country. Bold Train Robbery. Coast Line Mail Coach Riffled Near Columbia. A masked white man late Friday night last robbed the mail car of At lantic Coast Line train No. 55 between Royster and Columbia, took the regis- letters, stopped the train and jumped off just before the train reached the limits. The value of the registered mail stolen is not known but the letters are said to contain several thousand dollars. There is no clue to the identity of the robber. The train, westbound from Wilming ton, reached the Royster block house, 2 miles from Columbia, at 11:20. It stopped there a moment then proceeded toward the city. The robber is suppos ed to have boarded the train at Royster. Within a few minutes after the train started, he made his appearance in the mail car, held up the two mail clerks at the point of a pistol and took the reg istered letters. He ther pulled the bell cord and leaped off as the train stopped. In the darkness there was no use to pursue and the train continued on its way to this city where the robbery was reported. Detectives are now on the hunt for the robber but have found no trace of him. Road Is Opened Efiand items. Rev. Homer Casto, and Grover Bivins left here last Wednesday for Henderson a tottend conference. We hope our delegate will bring Rev. Casto back to Efiand, as we all wish very much to have him for our pastor next year. Mrs. H. D. Brown and daughter Mrs. -J. J. Brown, spent Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Jordans Miss Alene Perry came up Tuesday from Orange Grove to take charge of her music cla^^s. Miss Perry is boarding with Mrs. F. R. Brittain. Mrs. C. C. Taylor and children left here last week for Texas to spend the winter with her father, Mr. Currie. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown has taken charge of Mr. Taylor's residence during Mrs. Taylor’s abscence. Mrs. R. C, Patton of Cedar Grove wa»- in our town last Thursday a short while. Mr. Will Taylor, of Richmond, Va., is visiting his father, Mr. John Taylor, near Efiand Mr. James Thompson returned from the Hospital in Richmond last week very much improved in health we are glad to say. Mr. Hooks, and family of Mebane, has moved out to Mrs. Della Forrest’s farm near here. We all give Mr. Hook’s family a hearty to our town. Mr. and Mrs. E. u. Thompson and little daughter, Georgia spent last Sun day with Miss Jennie Bacon near New Sharon Church. Cedar Qrove Items. Mr. A. E. Ellis went to Greensbor* Sunday. There was prayer meeting as usual at the Presbyterian Church by Mr. J, H. Tolar. There will be a debate at the C. G. A. Thanksgiving. Mr. Doc Vaughn died Friday buried at the Methodist Church Sat. 1:30 o’clock. There was an entertainment at Sedley at the Sedley High School by Mr. Pittard, the celebrated elocutionist. There were six musicians accompanying Mr. Pittard. There was also another entertainment at Carr by him. The C. G. A. is nearly full of students, but is always glad to receive new scholars. There are five teachers. Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Hughes, Misses Myrtle and Cornelia Wilkerson will at tend the football game at Richnend Thanksgiving. There was preaching at Eno Church by the pastor, Rev. Wilhelm, Sunday at 11 o’clock. First Passeger Train to Southport Operated Thurs day. The first passenger train to ever enter Southport, the thriving little town at the mouth of the Cape Fear river, ar rived there Thursday mc rning last bear ing United States Senator F, M. Sim mons, Governor W. W. Kitchen, Con gressman Hanibal Godwin and several bundled Wilmington’ans and Bruns- wickians who boaided the train en route. There were gathered in the town several thousand people to welcome the train. It was, indeed, one of the biggest events in the history of Southport and Brunswick county and the beginning, it is believed, of a rapid development of the believed of a rapid devlopment of the town and the entire county through which the road runs. The first train was followed half an hour later by a second which carried several hundred more people to the scene of the celebration. The first train was gaily decorated from the engine to the rear coach and was hand some and stately in appearance as it made its way the undeveloped country which it traverses An Automobile Free. We would like to hear frum any of our subscribers who may want to secure a 20 horse power new automobile, of of splendid make, absolutely free. It will only cost you a two cent stamp to write. Let us hear from you at once. The offer is open for lady or gentleman. Mr. Charley Brown has gone back to Lime Rock to resume his work. Sue cess to you Charley. Mr. Isa Lewis, of Oaks, was a visitor at Mr. T. W. Tapps Sunday. Mrs. John Riley’s foot is much improv ed we are glad to say. Mrs. T. Fitzpatrick epent Saturday night with Mrs. Talitha Boggs. The Jr. O. U. M. met in the Lodge Saturday night for tha first time since their organization here. Mr. Jesse Pratt of Sumpter, S, C., is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mr. James Pratt. Mr. Edgar Mayes went up to Greens boro Saturday night. Guess Edgar feels lonely “nowadays.” Miss Pearl Tapp spent Sunday with her brother Mr. and Mrs. Will Tapp. Mr. George Compton is at home few days with his family. Mrs. Low Thompson has been very sick for the past week Hope Mrs, Thompson will soon recover. Mr. and Mrs. \^illiam Thompson visit ed Mrs. Thompsons old home near Cross Roods last week. There seems to be great attraction up at Cheeks Crossing for Messrs Ernest Forest and Os well Mays, Wonder what it is? Come again Brown Eyes we don’t feel quite so lonely since you come, seems that Jay Bird Blue Eyes and all the rest of the old writers ha\e desert ed us. Paw-P a w-Queese- the The change for the advertisement _ for -liawla” of Durham did not reach ! Angeles delegatemakinpr the statement US in time to appear in this weeks issue that $5,000,000 if necessary wou spent to secure their conviction. If a man nas never been fooled by cot-1 woman it’s because he isn’t worth the effort. The wild waves are probably saying that they are glad the surf bathing sea •on is over. Last Call. Stevens, the photographer will be at the white house Thanksgiving day, and will be glad to serve you with nice photos or family groups. Thanksgiving will postively be my last day at White House, as the rest of my time will be taken np with my country work. If you want pictures don’t fail to call for I will give reduced prices on all work that day. Cloudy weather good as clear. Yours for business, L. D. Stevens. TOBACCO NEWS. From Planters Warehouse E. W. Harris, Prop. Mebane, N. C. Dear Customers and Friends. At this season of the year when we are giving thanks to our Creator for His goodness to us. I want to thank each and every one who has been so kind and liberal in selling a large portion of their tobacco with me at the Planters Warehouse. I assure you that I have done my best at all times to get you the very highest pri ces for your tobacco. And promise you that in the future if you will bring vour tobacco to the Planters Ware house where you have the best your tobacco will be sold on its and the highest prices paid. Our trade has greatly increased since our opening sale. W'j feel from this fact that the farmers of this section will continue to drive their tobacoo to the Planters Warehouse, Mebane, where they will continue to get best prices Below we give you a few that sold with us last week and their prices and they are good now. Wilkerson & M I L. B. Ward j Carter & B. I McDade & A. j Geffrys & C. R. A. Hooper Baynes & M J. E. Dilliard Sam Anderson •Varren & S A. P. Corbett KILLED ETHEL SHUUR. The [oss French Pays ' Penalty. Ross French, the Indian boy, paid tke death penalty of his murder of Ethel Shular at the state prison in the elec tric chair last Friday morning. About sixty people braved the wind and mud to witness the affair. Dark and dreary, the electrocution wa« im pressive in its solemnity. Gathered around the chair in the little execution room were eager faces, waiting to see the first electrocution of an Indian in this state. At exactly 10:22, the word was giv en by Warden Sale and the giant dy namo began to whirl. There was that buzzing and whirring accompanying machinery of such type. The first current was turned on at 10:23 and instantly the twenty-four little bulbs burned brightly, ihowine the current to be in perfect order. At 10:28 a second test was made. Everything ready, the signal was given by Dr T. M. Jordan, and War den Sale pulled the lever at 10:34 that shot 1800 volts into the young fellow's body. Instantly there was that custo mary contracting of the muscles, the arms and legs drawing tight, until it seemed the big straps would break as they creaked and strained under the powerful burden. Back to zero for a moment the current moved, then back to the limit and cut off. As the man’s body relaxed and sank limp into the chair, a man's life had been taken t« • itisfy the broken law. After taking a few swallows of rye a man begins to feel his oats. One good thing about poverty is the taxes you don't have to dodge. Orange Qrove Items. These cold frosty nights cause the molly-cotton-tails to seek shelter in the small boys’ traps. Miss Lula Roberson began her school at Center the past week and reports a good a:jtendane. Miss Aline Perry who has been organ ist at Cane Creek for a number of years, and a bright student of music, has ac cepted a position at Efiand as a teacher of music. Orenge Grove students are in demand as teachers. We are sorry to learn that Miss Minnie King probobly has pneumonia. We hope this will not prove true, and that she will be at Sunday School next light I Sunday. Mr. Marshal Cates spent Saturday night and Sunday at home after spend ing a week with his father, Mr. L. M. Cates, who is a patient at St. Leo's Hospital, Greensboro. Mr. Cates re turned to Greensboro Monday to be with his father this week. We are glad to learn that the opperation was success ful and Mr. Cates hopes to be at home in two or three weeks. fpent 1 load for $208,28 161.91 95.89 110.44 185.07 127,14 120.83 82.36 143.67 120.16 160.60 We can mention numerous others but space will not permit this time. Bring us a load when you get it ready and we will do the rest. E. W. Harris, Prop. Mr. W. P. Warren, sold 1090 lbs. tobacco at the Planters Warehouse for $157,54. For good prices sell at the Planters. E. W. Hams. Prop. Mr. S. H. Cates and family Sunday at Mr. Manuel Garrett. The bovs are planning to give the “Molly-Hares” a lively time Thanks giving. Before next summer Cane Creek Church is to undergo decided improv- ments and repairirg. The plans are to recover, reseat and repaint both inside and out. Every loyal church member vdil gladly and generously contribute to so worthy an object. “Sink or swim, live or die, survive or p*»rish” we still believe that the people will in the near future rally to the sup port of our school and instoad of keep ing their children at home that they may save a few dollars, will try to give the child a show by training his mind. The parents are responsible for the future of ther child. (Continued from sixth page.) well was ejected mayor of the town. He served in this capacity four years. In 1885 or 1886 he first became a mem ber of the board of directors of the State Insane Asylum. In 1892 Mr. Caldwell was elected a delegate to the national Democratic convention and waa chairman of the North Carolina deleg* tion. Mr. Caldwell’s second marriag# was to Miss Addie Williams of Char lotte who, with one child, Adelaide, survives. The Observer went to the bad and a morning paper called The Chronicle sue ceeded it. Caldwell & Tompkins bought the paper afterwards—it was six mon ths or a year afterwards—the name was changed to The Observer. There was no “Evening Chronicle” in Char lotte until the present one was started. Mr. Caldwell was never an office- seeker office-holding did not appeal t# him. Several times he was urged run for the Legislature in Iredell and could have had the office for the ask ing, but he declined. He was urged tm be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor and could haye been nominated, but he declined. He could have been appoint ed postmaster in Statesville under Cleye land’s first administration but refused. He could have held many offices but he did not want office. In the spring of 1885, B. L. Long, now Judge Lonjp, was elected mayor of Statesville for a term of two years. In 1886 he was elected solicitor and resigned as mayor at the end of the year. Mr Caldwell was elected by the board of aldermen to fill out the unexpired term of a few months and in May 1887 was elected mayor for two years, at the end of the term he positively refused re-election. During his term as mayor Mr. Caldwell gave States fille its first start in mo dern progress. Electric lights were in stalled—the first in a town of this siee in this part of the State; a new ceme- tary was established; the first side walk pavement was laid—flagsto»e« which are yet in evidence; and there were many other things which as May-* or, president of the chamber of COM- merce and editor of the Landmark Mr* Caldwell did for Statesville.