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' Fresh shipment Huyler's Candy, Fresh Cakes and Crackers, Edam Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Celery, Cranberries, Pears, Grapes, Moun tain Buckwheat and Maple Syrop. At....... N. P. Murphy. 4 S 4i SAYS, Invalids' Cushions, Robber Sheeting, Ice Caps, Bed Fans, Nursing Bottles and all other Sick Room Goods at lowest prices. Next Door to Post OSce. SALISBURY, N. C, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER i27, 1904. VOL. XVI. NO. 256. VICTORY FOR CUPID. LOVE'i CL!, OLD STOET AG1IS. Miss Lucy Brown Becomes the Bride of Mr. Walter Goodman. With simplicity that lent im preasiveness to the ceremony Miss Lacy Brown became the . bride of Mr. Walter A. Goodman last evening at 7:15 o'clock. But a few guests were present and the union was celebrated unostenta tiously. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Joseph Horah and was per formed by Rev. Dr. J. Rumpl assisted by Rev. William Goodman of Hillsboro, . a b.-cher 'of the groom. Miss Brown was attended by Miss Isabelle Brown, while Mr. Gpodman's best man, Mr. E H.. Sloop; accomDanied him to the parlor, where the vows were taken m. a, . Mrs. J. F. McCubbins played the the wedding march. After the ceremony an informa reception was he'd snd the couple left at 9 o'clock for Florida, where they will spend their honeymoon The popularity of both Mr. and Mrs. Goodman lends interest td their union and felicitations from a host of friends are with them in the'r matrimonial relationship. Hiss Grantlj's Career. Miss Helen Grantly,who will be seen here next Monday night, 0:t. 31st, in a revival of her gi eatest success, is ao Ojiaha girl who first gained dramatic recog nition in amateur productions in 1 . ? j I T m 1 ur native cny. rier proiesBionai debut was made as lady Blanche of "Vanity Fair." s During the season of 1901 02, Miss Grantly was a co-star with Mr. Charles B. Hanford, playing Kitberine to Mr. Hanfor.d's Paruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew." The fol lowing season she was seen as Iadiana Stillwater in the "Her Lord and Master," which proved to be her greatest success. Last, season Miss Grantly will be re membered for her excellent imper sonation of Delores in F. Marios Crawford's story "In the Palace of the King." As Mr. Murphy Tells It. "I was hunting a dray the other day," said Msj. Walter Murphy in the Eik Club yesterday, "and came upon a negro who had a load of building material. Says I to the negro: Where are you going ? " 'Jes down here close to de ill formed church with some btuff for Mr. Reconstructed Lazenby.',' Of course the drayriian meant the Reforn.td cburci and Con tractor L z nby &,nd the story loses its point in a measure when the explanation is made. Kicgs Daughters' Bazaar. The Kings Daughters intend giving a btz-.r and luncheon on Fisher street ia the room formerly occupied by R. L. Shaver. The bazir will open oa Thursday even ing November 3rd, continuing un til Friday night. It is earnestly hoped that the same liberal patronage will be ac corded them as on last year. Articles will be as usual attract ively low in price. Arrested for Outrage. Wilson, N. C, Oct. 26. A. T. Crisp, a young man from near Crisp, ba? been arrested here charged with an outrage on a little negro girl who is only eight years old. Only One Day A Sweet Bargain at Saleobv's Candy Kitchen on Saturday, October 29. h. We will give a reduction of 5c. on the lb. of all our candies. Candy at 5c. a lb. ; chocolates at 15 cts. lb. Oar store is brim full of sweets and .we are going to give you a sweet bar gain, Saturday, Oct. 29: Only five pounds will be sold to a family on on the day of this sale at , .4b Saleeby's. Honeycomb pickled tripe, im ported Swiss cheese, Dill pickle?, i'ancv California prunes, Califor nia tigs, yellow split peas, Lentils, mountain Buckwheat flour and maple syrup just received. Phone us for fresh" eggs, butter and chickens. Max Moses. For . Silt ! 2 Bureaus, oak, 2 Wash Stands, oak, 2 -small irpn beds and mattress, 2 Urgre Rugs Apply to E. I. Frost, care Bising er C. & H. Co., Council st. 2t Real Estate & Insurance. See Maupin Bros, for Real Es tate and Insurance. Their prices and tems suit every one. II BRIEF. ItenuPeronalU Otherwise Fioked t- A f.j. u p uii tue AVUUIU. Mayor Boyjlen is confined to I I aJ - lJ uuiuo ujr a aevpe uuiu. Mrs.! W. Mdrdoch Wiley has re- turned from Raleigh. Mr. W. T. Boat is at Cleveland today attending the barbecue. ' Mr. N. N. Fleming, of Wood leaf, was in Salisbury today. Mrs.1 J. W. Cramer, of Winston, is in Salisbury for a few days. Miss Jennie Mitchell Rankin went to Mooreeville this morning. R. L. Smith Ecq , of Albemarle was in Salisbury today, on 'pro fessional business. Don't forget the Box supper tonight at the Armory hall. Ad- mission free. Come everybody. Dr. and Mrs W. J. Martin and children, of Davidson, arrived in Salisbury today and are the guests of Rev. Dr. J. Rumple. We will have in a new lot of type in a few pays especially for use on hand bil! s and posters. Also 1 new type for commercial printing. I The funeral services over the remains of tnej 1 little son of Mr. Jackson were held and Mrs. G. AJ from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock and the remains were intered in Ches nut Hill cemetery. Mr. H.. B. Varner, of Lexing on, was in Salisbury today mak ing arr mgements for the publica tion of his new paper, Ths Diily about Oct. Globe, which appears 15th. I MR. SELF IT 8PEICER. The Democratic Elector at Large to Speak at Spencer Tomorrow Hight: Mr. W. A. I Self, Democratic elector at large, will ipeak at Spencer j tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Self is one of the finest speakers in North Carolina and willi be greeted by a large audience at Spencer tomorrow night, i More Than Contemptible. A widow in distressed circum la little child with stances, having ner, went among tne snop men at Spencer two days ago and solicited aid to pay her way to Asheville. The men responded generously, raising a little over the necessary amount. : On her way to the de pot to purchase her ticket, she had the misfortune to drop her pocketbcok, ana a certain painter employed in thhops is said to have been seen to pick it up. When she retraced her steps in uest of her lost treasure, she questioned those around, and among them the aforesaid painter, and he denied having seen it. Of course, she could do nothing but make a second canvass for assist ance. j j Board of Stewards, For Holmes Memorial M. E. in East Salisbury, Church SoutbJ or next year, lare B. R. Ketchie, D. W. Goodsob, J. F. Hendrlite, R. Thomas, W. A. Smith, H. ?ble, W. H. Young, H. T. Cook and N. C. -Hoffner, elected by the .quarterly conference last Monday night. Also, M. L. Cau- ble was elected Sunday school uperintendent and R. F. Coble, J. F. Henderlite and J. H. Cook were added to the board of trus- ees. STOP THAT COLD With Saleeby's home made hoar- hound candy. Try one dose for 5 cents. Guar an eed to cure. Phone Saleeby Candy Kitchen. . i . For Sale! Horse, buggy and narness cneapjt Appiy aatum s: Thompson's stable. 5t Have you seen the newest in in semi-soft shirts being shown half and full shape bosoms I V. Wallace & Sons. 6t Leslo Music ns in Violin, by Lowell St. Goodsell, 417 S. Church lm V. Wallace & Sons have succeed ed in landing n import order on kid gloves, and call your special attention to samp, being cut in stouts, regulars and slims. 6fc One nicelyl furnished room for rent. Mrs. B. D. Hurley, Fisher stieet, near Main. r tf The nicest meats and best variety at Lentz & Huffman's. Phone 222. To save money on - your Cloak purchases come jo Oestreicher s. TOLD SOUTHERN'S DITCH HAILS OUT. I Tnlrty-Ei&Qt Fmployes of the South- . era in Gaston Strike. Two seta of bands have been busy darinR tho past two or three bo in JWnn nnnntv ditnh Ing along the sides of the Southern Railway' tracks, says the Char lotte News. The two crews con sisted of about 75 negroes under the control of Messrs. Pitman and Whittles. Thirty-eight of them were working with Captain Pit- them struck Sat urday because their checks bad not reached Gastonia. It is said the checks were at Eieely, S. C, but there were no instructions to take the crew there to be paid off. Roadmaster Hardiman ordered the crew dismissed, and a new one was I put on. COOLIIG TIHE FOR OIL An Individual Who Abused His Wife is in Lookup. A white man who publicly abus ed his wife is in the lockup and Mayor Boyden is giving him ample time for cooling c ff . If there is one act over all others that Salisbury's chief executive will not tolerate it is the abuse of a woman by her husband. The prisoner in question, who has a bank account, will probably be tried tomorrow afternoon. MISS KELLY TO HARRY. A Charlotte .Young Woman's Engage ment Announced. Capt. and Mrs. Samuel A. Kelly of Charlotte announce the engage ment of their daughter Margaret Springs, and Mr. Jas. i Campbell Abernethy. Mr. Abernethy is managing editor of the Charlotte Observer, and is a young man of character and ability. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Abernethy of Newton. Miss Kelly Has frequently visit ed in Salisbury and is pt pilar in social circles. IEGR0 CONVICT DIES OF WOUfiDS Sherman Jolly, Who Was Cut by Ar chie Mclver, Dies. - Raleigb, Oct. 28 Sherman Jolly, the negro convict who was so badly cut last week by Archie Mclver, a fellow prisoner, died this morning. ; 4 ' Jolly was serving 40 years for murder in the second degree snd Mclver, by whom he was cut, was serving 20 years, also for murder, in the second degree. The corocer is holding an ir quest. Mclver will be tried later for his life, j Jolly was sent from Cleveland and Mclver, his slayer, is from Montgomery. ;.j TRAIIS BLOCKED AT i SPENCER. Slight Wreck This Morning Caused Trouble. By the derailment of two freight cars on the main line of the South ern at Spencer this morning trains No. 39, 37 and 11 were tied up in the Spencer yards, 39 being delay ed two hours. All the trains were out of Salisbury by 9 o'clock. Mr. Eitchie Goes to Lexington. - Mr. Charles . Ritchie, who has been assistant manager of the Postal office here, i has gone to Lexington, where he i becomes manager of the new office opened there by the Postal. He is capa ble' and accomodating. " Mr. John R. Crawford continues in charge of the Salisbury office. Don't buy your real ; estate be fore getting prices, terms, etc., from Chas. B. Jordan. tf Hew Ads. : B. C. Outlaw, cut rate store, 4th page. Mrs. L. Fink, special sales. Oestreichers, furs. . Opera House. We have for sale two choice res idences in West - ward. Terms easy.. McCubbins & Harrison. St Oestreicher's $1.39 black mer cerized petticoats sell eyerywhere else for $1.75. If troubled with a weak diges tion try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will do you good. For sale by James PluTimer, drugg:st. THE CONFEDERATE MOIUMEIT. Mrs. Tiernan Takes Exception to Statements Concerning it iiDiTOR 5U:- it seems so - im possible for your reporter to ob tain any accurate information re garding the bronze group which has recently arrived in Salisbury, to be eventually placed as a mono ment to the soldiers of Rowan, that I must ask jou to be kind enough to publish a correct statement on a subject which may by presumed to interest a portion at least of the community. ; " Briefly, then, this noble work of art has been delivered here bv its sculptor, Mr. Ruckstuh!, in fulfil ment of his contract made last year with the Rowan Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, But, although Mr. Rackstuhl has in this manner fulfilled his part of the contract, the -ladies of the Chapter, to their great regret, are not yet in a position to fulfil theirs. This being so, the group, , in ac cordance with the terms of the contract, is to be held for a limit ed length of time, but can neither be placed in position nor unveiled until it is fully paid for. - All state- ments, therefore, about "Selecting a suitable position" and 'nflrom r- mes for unveiling" are entirely un- j . , . , . authorized and absolutely incor- rect. The group is is to be held from any danger of accident the lot of the City Hall was selected as such a place and will not be erec ted nor seen by the public until it has been decided whether or not there is in Salisbury enough grat itude for the services of her sol dier?, and enough civic pride to make the men of the town come to the assistance of the women who are endeavoring to secure what u . 4. MWMi;M. Tl 111 UO Ol UUbO IUV UUUIHDI Ul U1UU I uments, and the most beautiful of public ornaments. The Daughters of the Confederacy, daring much De cause iney lovemucn, nave aonei their pari the artist has faithfully and admirably done nis tne spien did, i poetic group of sculpture, fresh from its casting in Brussels, is here perfect and uninjured. It remains now for Salisbury to do her part, and to furnish the means to place this group on a pedestal of Rowan granite, to stand for the admiration of future generations, and an enduring proof that we of this generation are not wholly lost in the pursuit of sordid things, but that we know how to value and to commemorate fitly a State's high est honor and richest inheritance her heroes. Frances C. Tiebnan, Ca'm. Confederate Monument Committee, U. D. of C. The alleged errors attributed to he Son's reporter are due entirely to information secured from par ies who were and are supposed to be in a position to speak with au thority. Deferring to what we esteemed good taste we preferred to make no reference to the fact that a considerable amount is need ed to make full payment for the monument Editoes Sun The Journal says that 21 years ago Mr. YV . A. Gooson, of Lin coln county, was accidentally shot in the wrist. Some months ago his hand began to pain him and being unable to get relief from the severe and constant pain the hand was amputated. -When the mem ber was taken off a number of shot fell out. It was these that caused the pain. They had been in the wrist for 21 years. 100 manufacturers i samples of furs to be offered at wholesale prices at Oestreichers. f Now is the time for canned fruit we have Republic apricots, toma toes,peaches, peas and French peas. When you buy Republic Brand f ruitf, you buy the very best. Try our Sunbeam balmon steas, iresn shinment just received in 15 and 25c cans. Max Moses. Do not forget that Thornton does all kinds of watch, clock and jew elry repairing in the beat possible manner. " i See those beautiful dress gloves we are showing in the newest cape stvles. V. Wallace & Sons. 6t 3,000 POUSDS Candy made this week for Sat urdav special sale at Saleeby Can dv Kitchen. 'Phone 17. 4t Remember you get the celebrat ed York River oysters and solid measure at W A. Brown's, phooe 111, IVlSfT AFTER FISII B0.ll: ADIIIRAL'S UESSAGE. RUSSIA HEARS FROM ADMIRAL Says He Beliaved That Two Japanese Torpedo Beats Threatened the Ejus 'iaa Fleet -England Does Not Cease in Her Warlike Preparations Mat .- - ' -' ;-..t I I ing Heady to Send Warships Out at anyMoment. . i I St. Petersburg -! Ojt. 27. A dis- patch from Mukden reports that fighting along the Shaker River was resumed at 10 o'clock last night. Birmingham, Ott. 27. Theist hei learned that the French eign Ministei Deliasse has offered I . . m ' ij? . . t -i - hia offices a mediatbr between h , , j . i England and Russia should ufsh . ? "emcee be needed. : He makes offer as ally to Russia and friend to England. I f London, Oct. 27. The St. Pe tersburg correspondent of the Cep- tral News this morning wires as follows i "I am officially informed that the Czr has received Admiral Rodifavensky's full report.' The Central News asserts that the See L.i,,, u Jn.i-.n i?mU.U ttT, , ? . . , T . j i White has assured Lord l&rifa J t downe of America's " entire syma P "hy and moral support. Pre midnight dis- Inner Balfour at patched a summons for a meeting nf tL mh;net tLnrrnw. Thi act is the result of the failure of Russia to send a satisfactory reply to the British demands and is taaen as a symptom of ah increasing aspect of the gravity of the situa tion. All members of the cabinet are within reach of London except Chancellor of Exchequer Austen Chamberlain, whq at present is in Italy. County Benckendorff, the Russian Ambassador, called on the home Foreign Secretary Lands1 downe this dispatches. morning with, further .The nature of these is not disclosed. Admiral Rodjez- j ; - . f" vensky k's report Ion the. firing of the fleet in the North Sea has been received by Count Benckendorff, the Russian Ambassador, and handed to Foreign Secretary Lord Land downe. The admiral states he never had any intention of fir ing against trawlers: If a stray shot hit any of the boats it was entirely accidental. The trawlers were easily noticed by Russian officer?, who observed two steam erB, moving at high speed, which looked exactly like torpedo boats. Rod jezvensky concl uded they were Japanese torpedo boats and says -. -- - (, i it is his impression that his equdron fired only against thesa two ships. One cf these foreign torpedo boMs disappeared after the firing while the other remained until morning watching for its companion or re pairing. ine admiral denies that a Russian war ship was left behind for six hours and never lowered a boat to assist the iniured. ' The Russian officers, he says, were totally ignorant; of any shots hay ing struck by a trawler. In behalf of .himself and all his officers and men he extremely regrets that any trawlers and fishermen suffered;! Madrid, Oct) .27. What is al leged to be Admiral Rod jezvensky's lull report of I the firing on tn fishing vessels in the North Sea;; is published here today. It reads "My . conscience is quiet with re i . 6'! . gard to the North Sea incident. ! I had been warned that a f quad r on i - ' i of Japanese torpedo boats wbuld attempt to destroy my ships, pa leaving Libau , communications were sent to all the countries warn- 1 - i ing them that 1 would nre on every vessel which approached." London, Oct. 27. It is learned that England will refuse to accept RodjczvenskyV explanation that two hostile torpedo boats were his carget. Russia, it is also learned, still balks at the recalling of any of her officers culpable in the mat ter. In case there is no agreement in tnis matter England will not declare war but will inform Russia that the Baltic fUet will not be permitted to proceed. v TREXLER-HARTMAI WEDDIIG. Mr. Henry Hart man and Miss Fannie Trexler Married. Miss Fannie Trexler and Mr. Henry Hartman were married '.las night at the home of the bride's father, Mr. James Trexler, near Salisbury. No cards wore sent out and the ceremony was attended by only a few friends and the im mediate families of the contracting parties. Rev. Mr. Bodie performed the ceremony. The couple left this morning for St. Louip, where they will spend two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are worthy and popular young people and the best wishes of all their friends go with them; They wili make their future home in Salis bury. A WOMAI ARRESTED. She Has Confeised to Shop Lift . ing. . Charlotte, N. C , Oct. 26 A fashionably dressed woman, a mem ber of a prominent Scotland coun ty family who resides in Laurin burg, wa9 arrested by the police today on a charge of shoplifing, which she admitted. A go!d watch a cjoair, i&ces, riooons and otner valuable articles were recovered from the young woman. An Important Matter to Voters. Those whose change of residence fronm one ward to another covers a period of four months prior to he day of election November 8 must register in the ward in which they now live. If a less ime than four months will elapse by November 8tb, the voter mor- ing will vote in the ward he moved Jrom. ' The Cleveland Sarhecue. A number of Salisburians went to Cleveland this morning to attend the barbecue and speaking today. ocke Craige;" Esq., and W. A. Self, Esq the orators of the day, were introduced by Mr. Burton Craige. f To Flog Ten Boys in Public. Milbury, Mass , 0 it. 26 - Be cause they thought it was a good oke to steal twenty pounds of butter from Home's store and spread it carefully over the Bur- bank School Building, ten boys, ranging from ten to fifteen years of age, are to be publicly flagged by the principal of the school. This was dee'ded upon today at a j oint confer ence of police, school officials and indignant parents. After the whippings at school, he youngsters are due for another session in tne woodsned wnen they get homr, it is said. One youngster Bays he prefers to eat standing up even now. The girl with her first beau doesn't care to string him. TOMORROWS FORECAST. The Weather Forecast for Forth Car Una for 24 Hours. Washington, D. C. Oct. 27.-The weather forecast for North Carolina for the ensuing 24 hours is : Fair and colder tonight . with f rost in the interior. - Friday fair. My surry well. for sale. Dr. Cald 8t We are ready to do that job of printing for you. little A Large Manufacturer Fails. We have scooped in 1000 boys' and young men's overcoats for the cash and are' all made' up in the newest bell box style, with straps. and we think will sell quickly, at prices wehave mtrked on them. Y. Wallace & Son. d6t w4t Coal ! Coal ! ! Just received, larce shipment jf fine coal. Leave orders at PJumer's drug store. lm. Q. A. MONTGOMEBT A MERITORIOUS PRODUCTION "A Royal Slave" at Meroney's Opera House Last Night It is deplorable that a theatrical attraction possessing and exhibit ing the merit such as "A Royal Slave," which was at Meroney'e opera house last night, should en counter so many discouraging con ditions. To partially enumerate, the weather was inclement, the date unauepicious and the theatre goers sa of them; fid.. 'ot .jxiw la-7(i .j? rv.5 merous attractions recent ly offere. A Kdyai Slave,' as presented list night was a distinct succets from every point of view: It is one of the companies which has appeared in Salisbury this year that is really nieikorious. SHIP GOES UNDER. A Swedish Ship Sees a Vessel in Dis tress But Unable to Help. Copenhagen, Oct. 27. A Swed ish sailing bip which arrived at Salborg reports having passed a steamer firing a distress gun. Heavy weather prevailing prevent ed the sailing ship from giving as sistance. Later thejsteamer dis appeared and it is believed was sunk. The belief is prevalent that she was damaged by the Baltic fleet. The same report was brought to Copenhagen yesterday by a British steamer. STILL UNDER MARTIAL LAW And . no Hint as to Who the Murder ers of the Negro Are. Norfolk, Va., Oct. 26 Martial aw continues today at .Berkeley. where the negro politician Blount was taken from jail and murdered. Colonel Higgins, commanding the troops there, says they will remain as long as Mayor Allen feels there is danger of an uprising. The murderers are still unknown, but there is a uelief that they were familiar with the Berkeley jail. Big Crowd to Charlotte. Forty Salisburi&ns went to to attend The, ex Charlotte this morning the Mecklenburg f dir. hibit is reported to be very fine. Col. E. J. Parrisb, who held an important position with the Amer ican Tobacco Company, in Japan for several years, is returning to his home in Durham with bis fam ily. The Japanese government having the control of the tobacco business now, the American To bacco Company has withdrawn heir forces from that country. Burning, Jumps in Well. Athol, Mass., Oct. 26. Mrs. Mary Marshall, seventy-five years old, saved herself from burning to death by running from the house and jumping into a well in the back yard. She was cooking break fast on an oil stove when her wrapper caught fire. Don't put it off any longer get vou some good, all wool unner wear and keep warm. Smoot Bros. & Rogers. $3 50 buvs a splendid, wool- lined Covert Oer Coat positively worth $6 50. We bought them cheap and consider them extra good value. Boys' and cniidren s sizesi ages 3 to 15. Smoot Bros. & Rogers. Headquarters for silk under- wear. Hosiery, oupenaers, oca, &c. Smoot Bros. & Rogers. Oar $10.00 Meltoa Over Gnats are unusual value. Silk Velvet Collars first class linings. Sru iot Bros. & Rogers. Boys' and children's school suits $2.50 and up. Every fcuit guaran teed to satisfy or vour money back. Smoot Bros. & Rogers. Salisbury Ice & Fuel Co., will sell you c?a cheaper than anyone else in town. ti New York fancy apples at a neck and 10c. a dozen at 20c. 4t Saleeby's Candt Kitchen. Broke Into His Hons e. S. Le Quinn of Cavendish, Vt , was robbed j f his cu:tomary health bv invasion ofebrorie constipation When Dr. King New Life Pills broke into his bouse, hi trouble was arrni'ed and now he's entirely cured. They're guarantee! to cure 25c at all druggists. . JOHN SPARES' ESTATE. The Circus Man Was Worth Kcxrly $100,000. Butler, Pa., Oct. 25. Tb est cash estate ever handled courts of Butler county account filed today in the of John Wiseman, 'better as John bparfes, the whose death, resulted from a bito of a pet lion , winter quarters in North The account shows a fa 171 9X Sf-4his amor was paid on notes'" Mecum Springs Com omanco is uiviaea amo and four children. JILTED HE SHOT HIIISELF. Boston Youth Enacts a Tragedy in Girl's Presence. BoBton, Oct. 25.-, In the pres ence of the girl who had rejected him, Charles Melzard, 19 years old, of Roxbury, last night shot and killed himself. Melzard called upon Rose Brans field, in South Boston, and whea leaving was told not to call again. He replied : "Then I will shoot you . and myself, too." Miss Brantfield joking answered: "Ail right, go ahead." Me!zird then drew a pistol, and placing the mczzle against his side, fired, the ball lodged near his heart. Ho died almost instantly. FARMER FATALLY STAEZID. A Charlotte Brick Mason Stabs an Irs dell County Farmer. A Charlotte special says: Charles Thomas, a white brick mason ot unarioete, stabbed and fatally injured L. A. Evans, a resident of Iredell county - thia afternoon within a few yards of the police station. Thomas and an other, a Mooresville horse trader. had an altercation, when Evans advanced upon him in a threaten ing manoer an2 with an oath, Le- ieving, he states, that his life was in danger, ne drew nis pocket knife and drove it into Evans' kull. The knife penetrated tho brain and in the Presbyterian Hos pital later two inches of the blade was removec'. .Evans will die. Thomas is in prison awaiting the outcome. Evans is a farmer, a 6 footer, weighing two hundred pounds, and lives near Statesville. He is well known here and baa the reputation of being a fighter. McFarland and Semmond have effected a ten-year lease of Clove and Springs. They will make extensive improvements, and open the hotel for guests in January. IT IS YOUR PRIVILEGE To spend youE money anywhere and in any manner you please. IT IS YOUR DUTY To ppend it where you can get the most satisfactory goods at the. mo3t satisfactory prices. it is oub duty To keep the right'goods and sell them at, the right prices, and we do it! And the people of Spencer and1 Salisbury are fast finding it out L. THOMAS CO , . The Furniture Dealers, Spancer, N. C If you want a real good tonio tike teaspoonfull or more of Liquid Electricity in a glaps of water just before retiring and soon after arising in the morning. tf For rheumatism, neuralgia and like pains use Liquid Electricity. A Love Letter Would not intest you if you're looking for a guaranteed Salve for Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo., writes: 'I buN fered with .n uglv sore for a year, but a box of Bucklen'e Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best Salve on earth. 25c at all Druggists.
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