a i - - r
hahiest comnnoTT a omo
InaUtat for roefcle Minded, Where
1900 Maul Defectives Are fW
Columbus. CHiiu. Feb. 21. ''IM
happiest Utile community in Obio"
is Ike tern aplied lo the Obio In
stitute for the Feeble Minded, vbciM
1900 mental defective are working
ad playing. While refcrmett an. I
many scientists are demanding steri
lisation of tccnlal defective, Or. E.
J. limerick, sujierintendent of tht
Obio Imtitote ha apparently solved
f. tba problem for bis state.
"Segregation i the pror Way t
eliminate ferble.niiinliirsK," aaid
Dr. Emerick. "Thin isn't a hottpita'..
It'a home, a workshop, a play
ground. These people ran never hope
for recovery. They are not to blame,
ao why sterilization f They are the
state 'a wards, not burdens in our in
stitute here. Then, too, the institu
tion is their protector as it sheiM
then from the sniffs and jeers of tV
thoughtless."
Large, airy, well lighted mora
house dozens of little boys busy at
. weaving, making lianv.TixkB or doov
mats. For the older hoys and men
there is training at blarkirxithing.
carpentry, plumbing and painting
But the girls are having the real fun.
They are being made lionsekeeprs an 1
home-makers. "Every girl instinc
tively loves to fuss around a kitchen."
aaid Dr. Emeriik. "So we have fix
ed up a model kitchen and dining
room for them. They are give.i
scientific instruction in the art of
cooking. Then they serve the meal.
Cur girls know more about getting
things on the table neatly and in
vitingly than many grown ups.
"And it isn't work to them. It 'it
play; You see, their minds haven';
developed past the childhood stage iu
most cases and they take a child's
' delight in doing something." There
is a well equipped gymnasium con
nected with the institute and last but
not least there is music to make thj
inmates happy. Pianos and victrolas
are scattered throught the buildings.
A course in music is given those com
petent to take it. They have n twenty-five
piece orchestra.
Curious Condensations.
More than 4,600 miles of copper
wire will be required for telephones
in a big office building in Now York.
Except in the Indian service, tin
ish army nurses are not allowed to (
dance in the stations where they are
at work. The order was issued tw
years ago.
A new trial was granted in a cat.o
in Philadelphia on the discovery that
one of the men who had sat on the
jury was a deaf mute and hadn't
heard a word of the testimony.
Charitable persons of New York
City are endeavoring to supply pure
candy to the children of the slums
in place of the poor material which
has heretofore been in their reali.
Most of the tornadoes of the Uni
ted States are born at or near Yuma,
Ariz., according to a German scientist
whp has been investigating the pecu
liar atmospheric conditions of that
locality.
rality.
It is reported that during the last
A " 1 A (1AA TnA I
usuiug season iv,uuv oupaiirw nc
employed in the industr in the waters
employed in the industry in the waters
the total value of their catch amoui
ted to $4,000,000.
Jlenry Martin, secretary of a cot
ton manufacturing company at
Farnwortb, England, has just com
pleted 60 years' service in the em
ploy of the firm, with which his fam
ily has a record of 270 years' ser
vice. '
The Hen A Boy's Composition.
Hens is curious a-iimals. Thov
don't have no ncse, nor no teeth, nor
no ears. They swallow their wittles
whole and chaw it up in their 'chops
inside of 'em. The outside of hens
is generally put into pillers and made
into feather dusters. The inside of
a hen is sometimes filled up with
marbles and shirt buttons ana seen.
A hen is very much smaller than a
good many ot,hcr antncnls, but they'l!
dig up more tomato pianis man an;'-
thingthat ain't a hen. Hens is very
useful to lay eggs for plumpuding.
Bet yer life I like plumpuddinsf.
Skinny Bates eat so much plumpud
ing once that it et him into the col
lery. Hens has got wings and can
' fly when they are scark I cut my
Uncle William's hen's neck off wjth
a hatchet and it scart her to death.
Hens sometimes makes; very ;flne
spring chickens. yi : ;v ;v;
! Birthday of Wealthiest Boy.
Providence, R. I., Feb. 21. John
Nicholas Brown, the "wealthiest boy
in .the world," entered upon, his fif
teenth year today. As an infant bo
was known as the " Ten-Million-Dol-'
l Ruhv." Todav his . fortune is
variously estimated at from $25,000,
000 to $50,000,000. . Seven years
- hepee, when he attains his legal ma-
jority, be will come into possession of
more millions that, are now held iu
- trust and will then be numbered
" among the richest men in America. ,
' Safe for Babies, Effective for Grown
Tbat'i Foley Honey and Tar
Compound1. It has the confidence of
your druggist, who knows it will give
you satisfaction. W. W. Nessmitb,
Ststesbore, Qa, says: "I have need
- ' Foley 1 Honey and Tar Compound iu
mv family and have sold it in my
store and it never fails to cure." Ro
fnSe a substitute. For sale by Gib
- eon Prug Store. " ;. adv.
-
The Moral of the Gore Cue, '
Baltimore Sun. ,
Senator Gore has been exonerated
by the jury in the case against the
woman in the case, and we are glad
of it, because the blind Senator has
rendered good publie service, and it
would have been a pity to be obliged
to think ill of him. But the moral is:
b''ness with her, take your wifs
J a ymi go to a lady's room to talk
tbts r ati nr sistost.
reentry tl.
Kjrcutioo of Colonel Despe.ru
for plotting to assassinate
King Oeorg HI.
Austrian warship "Radetaky"
blown up. with low of 300
Urea.
1H7-I Ilenjamiu Disraeli became pre
mier of England for the -second
time.
l.viV Dedication of the Washington
Monument at the national
capital.
IHUtt Warships of the 1'uwers bom
barded the Cretan rebels near
Canea.
1SHX) Oen. Bulter crossed the Tugeta
River and drove in the Boer
rearguard.
THIS DATE nr HISTORY.
February 2Z
IT.TJ-(ieorge Washington, first Pre
sident cf the 1'. 8., bom in
, Westmoreland County , Vc.
Died in Aft. Vernon, Decem
ber 14. 1799.
I .SOU Funeral of William litt. the
statesman in Westminster
Abbey.
H'M Mexicans under Santa Ann
begun the seige of the Alam
at San Antonio.
18.'t The firs railroad in Califor
nia was completed.
1'fllH The War Department ordered
the -moboliiation of 4,000
troops near the Mexican bor
der. SQUIRE SHIFFItETT PRAISES IT
Because It Cured His Boy's Cough in
a Hurry. Bear's Emulsion Puts
the Body in Snaps to Resist Germs
of Consumption.
'Squire P. P. Shiftiett. one of the
most successful farmers and business
men in East Rockingham, writes:
Mr. John D. Bear, Elkton, Ya.
Dear Sir: Three years ago my
little grandchild had a very bad
cough and Cold. We gave her nearly
everything that was recommended
for coughs, but she appeared to b?
getting worse all the time. My neigh
bor, E. E. Coffman, told me of Bear V
Emulsion. I bought a bottle and a
fc.v (loses began to make such a dif-
ferencc in the child that we all tclt
, ceatlv relieved as we hod been un-
easv about the cough for some tin.
remedy not only broke
up
th
ouch but toned up the system bei
ter than anything 1 ever saw. I etui
recommend it to any one wanting
something for a cough or general
tonic Yours respectfully,
P. P. ShiflleU.
Bear's Emulsion is good for obi
and young. It builds up the run
down system. Gibson Drug Store.
adv.
reel Miserable?
Out of sorts, depressed, pain iu the
back Electrie Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
liver and kidney remedy. Money
back if not satisfied. It completely
rureJ Robert Madsen, of West Bur-
flington, Iowa, who suffered from
! virpnt liver tronble for eight
.. ... ' K , i 1. 1
mnnhs After four doctors gave nun
on, he took Electric Bitters and is
now a well man. uei a oouie i
it will do the same for you. Keep
in the house for all liver .and kidne
complaints. Perfectly safe and de
peniiable. Its results will surprise
vou. 50 cents and $1.00 bottles
H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia oi
St. Louis.
Salisbury Has Decided to Establish
Military School.
Salisbury, Feb. 19. Of the $35,000
Honired for the establishment of a
military school in Salisbury $15,000
has been subscribed and committees
the hard at work to secure the re
Prof. A. S. Ford of the
AiohnniA Ktat'o Normal is in Salis
bury this week, conferring with local
business men relative to opening the
i i
, -...twinstic meeting was held
'Wednesday night at which plans were
1)erf6ttc,i to continue t no cnori uh
; tll t,csci,00i
is secured.
Distressed Japan.
Great distrees is being experienced
in JaDan. The volcanic eruptions an J
earthquakes in the south have cost
the lives of hundreds, and have ren
dered thousands homeless. In the
north has appeared the still greater
srourge of famine. This extends in
to a portion of the district of Tokyo.
There will undoubtedly be great suC
feriug, and the aid of sympathetic
Christian people is greatly desired.
Contributions are : being received
through the National Red Cross so
ciety., - -
Hearse Is Ablaze While Many Marvel
New York, Feb. 19. The sight of
an automobile hearse ;- containing e
body and a blaze from end to end
today attracted 2.0UU pedestrians on
lower Broadway. Harry Duns, the
chauffeur, swarthed in a big fur coat,
also caught fire. The body was re
moved from the- blazing hearse by
tho police. Firemen then put out
the fire. It had caught from the mo
tor. v ' '
Successful Everywhere. -Peocle
everywhere are talking of
the quick and fine results Foley Kid
ney Pills give in backache, rheuma-
tism. kidney and oiaaaer trouow
You can not take them into your sys
tem without good results. That ii be
cause Foley Kidney Pile give to the
kidners and bladder just what nature
calls for to heal these weakened and
innctive organs. or saie oy uios
son Drug Store. . adv. ,
Six candidates thus far have an
nounced their intention of going on
the Demoeratie primary ballot for
United States senator front Illinois,
Former Cor
rn is a
Tnsn-Theobald Dt
'if ? ihe nomination
for Tf.nynr of 1
,1-Aaukco.
A NOTE OF SIMPLICITY MOST ,
ATTRACTIVE IN THIS HOUR
OF THREATENED FUSSINESS
Despite the tunic and pannier, with
the transparent and much befrille.t
bodice that sceiti to be coming to the
front, the plain little one-piece dress
till holds a first place for day-time
wear. Nothing Is more fetching or
more comfortable or nils the bill ,iilte
as perfectly.
One of those printed silks in Art
Moderne d-slgn Is used with 802.1. The
figure, a dot with a circle, is dark red:
the ground Is dull green. A buckled
girdle of dark red crepe de Chine coin-'
pletes an attractive little dress for In
formal day-time affairs.
This design may be made up for size
36 with 4H yards of 36 Inch material
To obtain either pattern Illustrated till
out this coupon and enclose lii cents In
stamps or coin. He sure to state number
of pattern and size, measuring over thf
fullest putt of the bust. Address Pattern
Departn.ent. care of this paper.
NECK FRILLS CONTINUE POPULAR
AND FULL IN THE BACK
': The low collar is youthful and becom
ing to nearly every one; however the
woman with the long slender throat and
even bcr well rounded sister favors the
upstanding, fluffy frill that gives such
softening effect to the face." These have
been mostly of white or cream colored
Chiffon or net but the newest Idea from
Paris Is to have your neck and sleeve
frill match your gown or suit. Tbla Idea
was carried out very attractively in a
navy blue suit; tho frills were of chiffon
In a slightly lighter shade of blue, edged
with a narrow line of dull gold. It was
most pleasing in effect.
Another Idea which lias "caugiit on"
Is the blouse or coat of a rather vivid
color worn with a dark velours skirt.
Number 8131 Is an attractive example
of this. The blouse Is of Chartreuse
crepe de Chine worn with a skirt of
dnvetyn In a dark harmonizing green.
To obtain either oattern Illustrated fill
out this coupon and enclose 15 cents In
tamps or coin, lis stirs to stats number
of pattern and lx. measuring over the
fullest part of I lie bust. Address Pattern
Department, enro of this piper. '
BEND' TOUR PATTERN ORDERS
toe sale. pi.r;.
120 acres land 3 miles north of the
eodrt house, good dwelling, barn and
out buildings, some timber. $25.00
per aere. . vv.:.
. 305 acres of land on both sides of
Chin drove and Organ Church pub
lie road from three to four miles
east of Kannapolis, Landis and China
Grove, two story 12 room dwelling,
two double barns, two tenant dwel
ling,' several out building, rjnarter
r to ri"d school, 2 ini 6 r- . i to
eimv. ' .-'J, ?J a""1 5.1 m. , 13
acres ii t;olow, !,. a.'r.-s in I. v
S 7946
These printed silks may be purchased
from "5 cents a yard up. Tli. v rum.
In several wldlhs
Gray eponge Is used In tin
dress, with collar and cuffs of
embroidery and a wide hip sash
other
ulon-d
f i iri-
ental silk.
The blouse shows a drop-shoulder
with a long fitted sleeve. Tli.. skirt i
In peg-top design.
Fashioned aftij- this design a oress
may be made in size 36 with I yaid
of 36 inch material.
Fponge averages "111 Inches in width
and ranges In prir,. from $l.riii up
Xo. 8023- sizes 34 lo .
No. 7!MS -sizes 31 to 42.
Fach pattern ir cents.
No. ,.
Name
-HIGH'
To copy this design in size 30 It requires
for the blouse (8121) 2 yards of 36
inch material ; for the skirt (7968) 4
yards of 86-lnch material. . ;
' In number 8105 the touch of bright
color so necessary for these dull days is
brought out In the border on the mate
rial. The costume shows a smart little
bolero, a graceful skirt and a chic little
frilled -guimpe. ,
.The material In which this costume Is
developed is a bordered crepe with the
border showing a Chinese design. This,
Chinese Influence promises to be very
strong for the coming season.
This costume may he made in alee uQ
with 4 yards of 36-Inch material.
! Number 8121 sizes 32 to 42.' -Number
7068 sizes 22 to 30. ,
1 Number 8155 sizes 31 to 44.,
- Each pattern 15 cents. i , v.
No.
Nam .i.
' Address
TO THE CONCORD TRIBUNE.
gin pine and oak timber, 40 acres
pasture wired in, good orchard.. The
land lies well and produces fine cot
ton and grain.
' 66 acres two and half mile out
of Concord "fronting on two public
roads, good dwelling, double barn
and several out buildings. The cut
tivated land is red and lies welL
acres bottom and plenty of timber
for use. ' ,
- JNO. K. PATTERSON,
Real Estate Agent
hot nil i,:
ill aerial !tnv
"i flyrn are
it ion.
irf'flrpifc
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Eoreet With Tails Eat V ore
Paris, Feb. 20. "Horses witii
durked tails may grate here for 10
cents a day; with luag tails, 20
cents." Atkcxl for aa explanation
of thu rurioua ifu diplayed at the
gateway of hi meadow near Diejpc.
the owner replied: 'It it very situ
ple. A dmked lior-v. irritated by
flies, in constantly interrupting his
grating to drive them off by swing
ing his Iliad. The long-tailed horse,
however, having full use of his tail
for the purpose for which it waa de
signed, is able to graze continuously ;
no he eals about twice n much
the other."
Horrible Blotches of Ecsema.
(juckly cured by Dr. Hobson's Eo
zema Ointment. Y. I'. Caldwell, of
New Orleans, La., states: "My doc
tor advised me to try 'Dr. Hobson's
Eczema Salve.' I used three boxes
of Ointment and three cakes of Dr.
Hobson's Derma Zema Soap. Today
I have not a spot anywhere an my
body and can say I nn eurd." It will
do the iame thing for you. Its sooth
ing, healing, antiseptic action will
rid you of all skin hnvcr blackhea'.s,
pimple, Lezema blot.' :e.'.. r;i utisig'.U
ly or;s and leaves vo ir i-kin clean
and healthy. Qet a box today. Guar
anteed. All druggists, f0c or by mail.
Pfeiffer Chemical Co., Philadelphia
and St. Louis. adv.
To The Rescue.
An Englishman sat at a New York
boardiing house table. One of the
boarders was telling a story in whicn
a "dftsclmnd" figured. She was un
able for n moirent to think of the
word.
"It was one of these what do you
call them? one of those long Her
man dogs."
The Englishman dropped his fork;
his face beamed. " Frankfurters!'-
Backache Rheumatism
Away.
Vanish
Men and women having backache, !
rheumatism, stiff and swollen joints
are honestly glad' to know that Fole)
Kidney Pills arc successful every
where in driving out these ills. That
is because Foley Kidney Pills are a
true medicine and quickly effective
in all diseases that result from weak
inactive kidneys and' urinary irregu
larities. For sale by Obson Drug
Store. adv.
Senator Overman is al tempting t
tret a job in the State for 0. F.
Crowson, of Hurlingtnn, who has re
signed from the clerkship he held in
Senator Overman's office. Senator
Overman lias filpl the vacancy o;i
the mmmitttcp. Mr. Crowson wa9
unable In attend, to his newspaper
work in liurlinsrtoii and spend any
considerable time in Washington, so
he resigned several weeks ago.
Buying to Save Money.
liuying Foley's Honey and Tar
Comiwund saves money because just a
few doses stops the cough and coli'
and one bottle lasts a long time. It
quokly heals raw and inflamed sur
faces, slops tickly throat, harsh,
rasping coughs, croup,' hoarseness,
bronchial and la grippe coughs. Foi
sale bv Gibson Drug Store. adv.
Senator Hobert L. Owen of Okla
homa is a direct descendant of a fa
mous chief of the Cherokee Iribe of
Indians.
. ! mint PircAii n
L. N. DUKLLIaUll. M. II.
i Offers his professional services i I
: : to the people of Concord and
J : surrounding community. Office ,
' ' in Allison building. Residence
: Number 111 South Spring Street ' ;
' Office and Residence 'Phones '
Nos. 330 and 235-L respeatlrely. J
IMPROVED SCHEDULE
Effective Sunday, January 11, 191b,
at 12.01 a. m. the Norfolk Southern
Railroad will make the following
changes in schedules between Raleigh
and Charlotte and Fayetteville, N. C.
n addition to train No. 31, schedul
ed to leave Raleigh at 7:30 a. m.
a new train to be known as No. 33
will leave Raleigh at 8:55 p. m. ar
riving in Charlotte at 6 :10 a. m.
Returning train No. dU leaves
Charlotte at 6:25 a. on. arriviing in
Raleigh at 2:20 p. m. Train No. 32
leaves Charlotte at 8:10 p. m. arriving
in Raleigh at 5:35 a. m. affording
double daily except Sunday service
between these two points,
at 4:25 p. m. arriving in Fayetteville
at 7:35 p. m.
Returning train No. 34 will leave
Fayetteville at 7:25 a. m., arriving in
Raleigh at 10:50 a. m. Train No. 30
will leave Fayetteville at 4:00 p. m.
arriving Raleigh at 7 :30 p. m. These
trains are to he operated daily ana
without ehenge at Vanna aa hereto-
Train No. 35 between Kalaign ana
Fayetteville, will leave at 810 a. m.
arriving in Fayetteville at 13:30 noon,
and train No. 87 will leave Raleign
fore. H. S. LEARD, CK P. A.
FOR' BALE.
The Dr. Gouger farm, 158 acres,
oour miles south of .Mooresville, 3
miles northeast of Davidson, dwell
ing, barns, out-buildings., r 60 acres
in cultivation, 35 acres in pasture, 16
seres meadow, balance in good heavy
timber. Price $4,600, half cash, bal
ance in 12 months.
TAYLOR B. CLTNE
; FARM TOR SALE.
' 181 acres on west side of
Big Cold Water Creek, about
one and one-half miles east
of court house, two five-room :
dwellings, good barn and out
buildings, good orchard, two
good wells of water, one good
spring, 3,600 cords wood, 80
acres of bottom. Price $7,600.
This is a bargain for someone
who desires a good farm near
the City.- '
x:;5. x PATtricoN,
T.-a t-tats A rant.
If You are Subject to Colds
This Editorial will Interest You.
A Gmt Majority of People G-t One or More Colds Every
Season and It is of Vital Ir.tt-r -i it All to Learn How lo
Avoid aud Believe Colds Quickly. vim.o Colda are Said to
be Contagious.
Some people think eoldi are only can;ht throigh exposure. This in
return is contradicted by the fact that Arctic eipkrtn are peculiarly free
from colds. It is more fenerally accepted that co'.tl.s are the result of civilised
life, due to super-heated rooms and a very rapid change in temperature which
causes the nerve centers to be depressed, and still more largely due to con
tagion one membei of a family imparting a cold to another by aneezinf or
ooighing. '
- A cold means nothing if relieved quickly. That such a purpose may be
accomplished, a quick aid to a cold is an essential A remedy especially
devised to relieve cold quickly is PZBTHA.
PEiUJTA contains such ingredients that have an especially beneficial in
fluence upon the inflamed mucous membranes a- ,1 the quicker these mucous
membranes are given the benefit of a remedy like PEETJNA. the quicker tho
relief and the less contagion.
A neglected cold may become a serious menace to one's own life, and far
worse, may endanger one's family.
We insure oar homes against fire, our lives against death. Why should
we not insure ourselves against colds if possible by having a medicine in the
family chest that can be used at once I
PERITOA is a reliable household remedy for colds and should be in every
home, for there should be a desire to combat a cold as quickly as possible.
This is enlightened hygiene.
People who are feeble and run down are wore eunjeot t cI'L than per
sons in normal health. Such persons need outdoor life end 2U3A to help
build up a strong constitution. If you have a poor appetite that is often a
warning that you probably need a tonic like Fernna fcr Peruna aide the
digestive organs. When your appetite is fair and woi'l: .-".d exercise do not
quickly tire you, your susceptibility to colds diminish!-! :iy much.
Persons who obiect to liquid medicines taa r.aw obtain PEBTJHA
TABLETS.
Boy Scouts
This is the best shoe made for rough boy. Tney
are nade of soft pliable leather and have the genuine
Elk sole -buy a pair of theae for your boy and you
will find that you have cuf your shoe bill almost in
half. Prices: $2.00, $2.25 and $2,50.
"GOOD SHOES THAT WEAR LONGER."
j IF YOU OR
. HAVE
1 Real Estate, to SaII
Remember we reach interested Buyers in many parts of the
country and would be glad to have you on our list.
No doubt we have just what you want.
Ii lu Will I!
Come and lets talk
JNO. R,
Upstairs opposite
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FOR RENT
DESIRABLE OFFICES IN
MORRIS -BUILDING
Also sleeping rooms with bath,
heat, light and janitor service T
free.
FHONX 60.
I P.: II l!:rris M
YOUR FRIENDS
DESIRABLE
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together about it t
PATTERSON.
Cabarrus Savings Bank.
What a Dime "Will Do.
Ten cents (silver
of THK INDEPENDENT on trial.
ine inaepentient is an illustrated
forward-looking weekly now in its
outu year of increasing success. The
Independent stands for the highest
aims m human endeavor in every
field. It is a believer in race justice,
sex justice and) international justice.
One-half hour per week devoted to
T A St,ory o the Week" Rive
ail the knowledge of current events
that is strictly necessary to the ordi
nary person. If yon . want a paper
which puts evervthinw l
L?ndci?f.d Jhe Jn'depen-
. . u tuu cenw just to cover
par:,Lthe exP6nse for three copies
or $1.00 for a six months' trial 28
numbers. The reenlar in)iBAn.n
price is $3.00 per year. Address Tlw
Independent, Desk A, 119 Wert 40th
Street, New York, N. T. s 4Wt
TOR SALE ( .
100 acrer on Big Cold Water Creek,
known as part of the Ed Llpe hr 'i,
fine meadow to be drainc.T, j' ' rf
Hmhar for ni. Tmm ,
j- x r . . .