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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEvening Mascot, August 1908 Sse are ESS ar Vol. 1. Bad Negra Loniesses, HOW HE PLANNED CRIME. Gives Shocking Details of Assault on Mrs. Powell—-Was Identified by Aged Victim and by James Pope, Who Saw Him Leave House. Norfolk, Va., August 16—De- velopments yesterday in connec- tion with the assault on aged Mrs. Catherine Powell and the murder of Policeman Winningder both of which crimes oceurred in Ports- mouth last Tuesday, was the iden- tification of Osear Perry by Mrs. Powell and James Pope as Mrs. Powell’s assailant. Perry is the man arrested Wed- nesday night at Yadkin, near Deep Creek, in Norfolk county, by Special Officer Culpepper: Porq is the grocer’s delivery man who saw Perry run from Mrs. Powell’s hame, exclaiming as he went, ‘‘I have killed the d—d woman.’’ Both Mrs. Powell and Pope pick- ed Perry from among other ne- groes without difficulty. The ne- gro had nothing to say when iden- tified. ‘‘You brute,, yon came to my house;’’ exclaimed Mrs. Pow- ell when she laid eyes on the man. Perry last night made a com- plete written confession ¢f his as- sault on Mrs. Powell. Fe went into the shoeking details, telling how he planned and exeeuted his erime. The police are keeping the confession secret for fear that the citizens of Portsmouth will again make a determined effort fo take the negro from jail and lynch him. It was at first decided to bring the negro to the Norfolk jail for safekeeping, but it was feared that this move would be discovered and an effort made to take the ne- gro from officers in the street. The safer course, it was later decided, would be to keep the negro in the Portsmouth jail and his confession a seeret. The three companies of state militia in Portsmouth are in readiness for immediate call to duty in ease their services should be needed. —_——_+<@>-—_<_ Another Auto for Statesville. Mr. O. W. Slane went over to High Point last week with the view of buying an automobile. While there le’ closed a trade and started for this place yester- day morning with it. He is expected here this after- noon, having spent last night in Salisbury. It is said he has pur- chased a handsome touring ear of the lates; type. This makes the automobile population of the city number eight machines as follows: Steeles, 4; W. W. Cooper, 1; Will Frye, 1; W. E. Sloan, and 0. W.} Slane 1. Several other gentlemen of the eity are thinking of buying at an early date. —_~++@>-e—__— To Go North. Messrs. J. L. Sloan and Chas. E. Mills will leave tomorrow for the northern markets for their respec- tive firms. _ They will take advantage of the Norfolk exeursjon,, in going. spending some time on the coast near Washington before returning here. They expect to be gone about ten days. —2<+ >> __—_—- Home Missionary Meeting. Rev. George Atkinson of Mon- roe, will address a meeting of the Home Missionary Society tomor- row afternoon at 5 oclock.at the First Presbyterian church. [goers in all the big northern and PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss Clara Mills of Mooresville, arrived in town Saturday night to visit relatives. Deputy Collector J. L. Council returned today from Davis Springs where he went for the week end. Mr. J. L. Arthurs of Trout- man’s was in town this on business. Miss Jenie Bradley has return- ed to her home in Charlotte after a visit with friends in the city. The North Wilkesboro Hustler says: ‘‘Congressman and Mrs. R. N. Hackett and little daughter are boarding at the home of Mr. C. F. Morrison in Wilkesboro Messrs. John A. Parker and Samuel R. Parksr of the States- ville Realty and Investment Co.. left this morning for a drive through the mountains. While on the trip they will incidentally do some advertising for Firemen’s: week. Deputy Collector C. B. Moore has returned from a visit to his home near Asheville. He ‘brought a young son who will spend some days here. Mrs. Sallie F. Watson who was formerly Mrs. Lanier of this city. is spending a few days in the city. Mrs. Watson is now living in Hick- ory, where she has been engaged in newspaper work, being connect- ed with the Hickory Democrat. — Billy Woodall. Sa morning The above is a very god like- ness of Billy Woodall, the black face comedian that has pleased hundreds of thousands of theater western cities. This young entertainer must be seen to be appreciated. His re- cord of ‘“‘long runs’? in othe® cities is a guarantee of his ability as a fun maker. Manager Gregory has secure: young Woodall for this week’s special attracticy at the Gem thea- ter and the patrons of his popular place of amusement can consider themselves in luck. In addition to this star attrac- tion there will be the usual number of moving pictures and illustrated songs. —_—_~~@ >——_ - Odd Items From Everywhere. All the boys in Australia are drilled and the elder boys belong to the cadet corps. Nearly every school has its corps and the boys are uniformed in khaki and carry light rifles. Every year the schools have shooting matches and some very creditable scores are made. An apple tree, 150 years old, on the premises of Jeremiah Case, near Bally, Penn., is bearing a good crop of folle-walter apples. The ‘‘farm’’ of Don Luis Terra- zas, in the state of Chibuahua. comprises 8,000,000 acres, 150 miles east to west and 200 miles north to south. It contains 1,000,- 000 head of cattle, 700,000 sheep and 100,000 horses. There are 200 horsemen, cow punchers, etc., employed on. the place. examination Statesville, N. C..iMionday Evening, August 17, 1908. James Pool dent t0 Jail fe r i a es d TO FACE SERIOUS CHARGE. Damaging Evidence That he As- saulted Mrs. Will Smith Was Brought Out in Trial Before Magistrate Jones Who Holds Him Without Bail. High Point. Angnst 16.—Jim Pool, a plumber, charged with as. ‘sault on the person of Mrs. Wil! Smith, a mill operative, was tried before Magistrate W. E.- Jones. Sr., and sent to jail without bond to await court, which convenes in Greensboro September 21st. The woman says the assanlt was eommiited Friday afternoon while her husband was away and that she struggled to prevent the foul deed. T. J. Gold represented th« defendant and ©. ©. Barnhardt was counsel for the prosecutrix. The trial was held behind closed doors and developed damaging ev- idence against the defendant. Mrs Smith lives with her husband on the outskirts of the city and was alone with her infant when Pool, who she says committed the crime, come to the well while she was en- gaged in washing clothes. He inquired about a girl, the sis- some he called to see in times past. After hanging around for some time upon the porch and when Mrs. Smith went into a room where here baby was Pool follow- ed and there assaulted her after a struggle. Mrs. Smith appears to be rather an ignom@nt kind fact the witnesses who testified to her good character said as much, and, therefore, she did not make a good witness altogether. She was excited but apparently told a straight story of the affair. Dr. Dunean was ealled in for private and his testimony before the court was damaging to the defendant. and was one of the strong points in sending Pool to jail, as the magistrate remarked. The trial lasted until after 11 o’clock and excited no little local interest. —___—-¢ << >______ Missed His Vacation. The face of Lawyer L. C. Cald- well, usually wreathed in smiles, wore a sad and disgusted expres- of person—in sion this morning. Mr. Caldwell had planned to leave this city today for a well earned vacation, and greatly need- ed rest, it having been several years since this able exponent of Blackstone has enjoyed such lux- uries. When he reached his office, how- ever, he discovered that the pro- posed holiday must be postponed. There was a call there for his im- [mediate presence in Taylorsville on important legal business and he left at once for that place. ——__++@>—___ Opens the Campaign. By the invitation of a large number of residents Mr. R. V. Tharpe went to Catawba county last Saturday where he opened the campaign for the republicans. Mr. Tharpe is reported to have made an eloquent appeal to a larze audience which gave him its undi- vide dattention. ——_34>-—_—_—_— Mr. Long Detained. Hon. Z. V. Long was to have ad- dressed a Union Sunday school pie nie last Saturday at Leonard’s school house. Just as he was about to leave for that place an important matter of legal business came up.and he was unavoidably detained in the eity much against his wishes. ter of Mrs. Smith’s husband, whom j” TWO RUNAWAYS, a } Horses of Dr. Albert Burns and Mr. Louis Anderson Run Away Injuring Ecth Men—Miss Lizzie Foster Has a Narrow Escape 1s Horse Falls at Stable Decor. Mr. Louis Anderson _ better known as ‘‘George,’’ was slightly injured in a runaway late Satur- day aftcraoon, H> had been to the country, do- ing some advertising work for Mr. C. L:. Murdock, who has taken , Over the stock of T. M, Mills Co. It seoms that as he was coming into the southern portion of the city the shafts on the buggy came loose and fell to the ground, caus:pg the horse to take fright. As the horse started to run Mr. ‘Anderson pulled very hard on the lincs und the shafts being loose from the buggy, he was thrown over the dash board, landing in a mud hole. : Tle was eug slightly on the head and leg, and his side was bruised. He was covered with mud from head to foot, nearly ruining his suit of clothes He has plenty of grit in his craw however, and quickly pick- ing himself up he came on to town on foot with his whip in his hand and bleed running down his face. TleSvas not seriously injured and he is able to be about as usual today. The horse continued to run leav- ine. the shafts on the street and in time reaching the stables. As it turned to enter the stable, it stepped on the concrete walk causing it to fall very heavily. -Whén the animal fell Miss Liz- brie Moser who was sanding by the stable door had a narrow es- cape from being hit by it. The team belonged to Moore Bros.. and they report that no damage was done excepting b the shafts and harness. New Doctor Injured. Dr. Albert Burns was injured in a runaway Saturday night at about 8:30 o’clock. As he was returning to the city, some one passed him on a bicycle causing his horse to take fright and run. Dr. Burns was thrown from the buggy and received a very bad sprained arm. Dr, Hill was immediately sum- moned and gave the injured mem- ber proper attention and at last reports Dr. Burns was resting as well as could be expected, al- though he is is suffering consider- able pain. Dr. Burns has recently located’ in this city, coming here from At- lanta. His offices are with Dr. A. Houcke on Broad street. He is a young man and very popular in his profession. i — Valuable Property Sold. At noon today at the court house, Mr. J. E. Westmoreland as commissioner and McLoughlin and Nicholson as attorneys, sold the Margayt Mills tract of land in Barringer township. Tt comprises 200 acres and was sold to C. F. Mills for $4,500. Among those from this city to register at Hiddenite during the past week were the following: H. T. Steele, Mrs. D. J. Kimball and daughter, Master Leonard White, Jr.. A. A. Colvert, W. E. Webb, C. R. Johnson Miss Viola Young Mrs. C. R. Gaither, Mrs. J. E. McLaughlin and daugh- ters and E, E. Gilmer. —~+<+2-o—__ Graveyard Cleaning. All the residents and others in- terested are requested to meet at Loray on Thursday next to cleaa up the Concord graveyard. iG. MASc SAT : * Locke Craig Declines It. WHEN OFFERED JUDGESHIP. Found it Impossible for Him to Accept Vacancy on the Bench Caused by Death of Judge Moore and so Wires Governor Glenn—Funeral of Dead Justice. Asheville, August 16.—Mr. Loeke Craig, of Asheville, has de- clined the judgeship on the supe- rior court bench to fill out the un- expired term, rather until the next general election, of the late Judge Fred Moore. _ Mr. Craig was tenedered the va- cancy by Governor Glenn, but to- day wired the governor that it would be impossible for him to accept. Funeral of Dead Judge. Asheville, August 17.—The body of the late Judge Frederick Moore was laid to rest yesterday after- noon on the summit of a green hill overlooking Webster, with all the solemn rites of the Masonie order. The last rites were preceded by funeral services in the Dilisboro church, four miles away. The Rev. Dr. Rowe, pastor of the Cen- tral Methodist church, preached the funeral sermon. He paid glowing tributes to the memory of the deceased, whose life, he said, would live as a shining example to young manhood. North Caroli- na, said Dr, Rewe, had sustained a loss which his would be well night impossible to replace. | + A majority of the membership of the Asheville bar attended the funeral, Following were the pall- bearers : Honorary—Judges G. W. Ward, Judge J. C. Pritchard, Judge J. H. Merrimon, Col. V. S. Lusk, Kope Elias, Judge G. A. Shuford, J. S. Adams, Locke Craig and ¥. M. Gudger, Jr. Active—Mareus Erwin, Mark W. Brown, Frank Carter, R. M. Wells, W. E. Shuford, T. S. Rol- lins, L. M. Bourne and Judge H. B Carter. —_—_~+<+2>- In the Mayor’s Court. Jenevive Hart and Ella Knox, two colored damsals who have long been ‘‘on the outs’’ over a man, engaged in a hand to hand encounter at the colored rink last Saturday night. Friends parted them but after a while they ‘‘got together’’ again. There was wool pulling, scratch- ing and kicking. A big crowd was present and some yelled, ‘‘part ’em, oh! part ’em,’’ while others shouted ‘‘let ’em have it out.”’ Both women were in the may- or’s court this morning and both plead guilty They were assess- ed $2.50 and one half the costs each. There is another case to be heard against the Hart woman and that was continuéd till next Thrus- day. Ses At that time she will be tried on a warrant that charges her with assaulting the Knox woman with a knife last Christmas. $+ Teachers’ Examination. An examination for -a high school teacher’s certificate will be held at the court house by Supt. White on the 11th and 12th of Sep- tember. : _ Applications should be made di- rectly to the state superintendent .of public jnstruetion, and notice of same given to the county superin- tendent. -- - COTTON MARKET. ———— The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market tinues about the same. Spots closed at 10.50, Futures closed as follows: con- AMUSO Soe Le es 10.10 October es sh Pe Re 9.42 December. ook. So ae 9.13 SANTRT Ys oes ee 9.10 SS 6 4 The Late Isracl Waterhouse. The Quincey, Massachusetts, Pa- triot says: *‘News comes from Statesville, N. C., of the death of Mr. Israel Waterhouse, formerly a prominent resident of Wollaston, who died on Sunday, in his 76th year. He had been a great sufferer for four years past, and had been confined to his bed for a year. His son. Frank P. Waterhouse, of Wollas- ton, was with him when the end came, and made arrangements for the shipment of the body to his old home in the North. ‘““Mr. Waterhouse was one of the earliest residents of Wollas- ton, dating back to 1873, ove r 35 years. He was a prominent mar- ket man of Boston for years, and at the age of 17 was one of the ‘‘Forty-niners’’ who sought riches in California.’’ —~<@>--—_—_—_ Judge Sloan Ill, Magistrate W. R. Sloan is con- fined to his house on East Front street with a bad cold. He is also suffering from a bad attack of eatarrh. ++ > Miss Ball Continues to Improve. The condition of Miss Mary Ball, shot by Freeland Tharpe, continues to improve. She was re- moved to her home at Elkin last week and suffered no ill effects from the trip. +--+ Funeral of Mrs. Troutman, _ ’ The funeral of Mrs. H. L. Trout- man who died Saturday morning at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. H. B. Woodward was held at 5 o’clock from ‘the First Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Jenkins, the pastor of- ficiating and Mr. G.C. Critcher was funeral director. A large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last sad respects to the deceased and follow the remains to their last |resting place at Oakwood cem- etery. : There were many floral offerings and these were very handsome. Mrs, Troutman was a woman of many noble qualities of heart and mind and was held in deserved esteem by a wide circle of friends. She was 63 years old aad had been sick troublesome complications since July 8. Her maiden name was Rhoda A. Leonard and she was born in Fallstown #ynszip. Besides a number of other relatives the de- eeased is survived by three brothers as follows: Mr. Joseph S. R. Leonard of Barium Springs and Taylor Leonard of Texas. The pall bearers were as fol- lows: Messrs. Lee Lazenby, J. H. Wilson, W. W. Turner, E. D- Shepperd, J. C. Foard and T. H. Redmond. ————4+ ee With the Sick. changed for the worse a little to-. diy. Locai Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........ 11 Good middling.... ......... 10% » Middime =< 5 5 5. eee Stains and Tinges.......... 8@9 wih typhoid fever and _ Leonard of this city, Mr. Robert - Mrs. J. D. Cox’s condition — in e GR E og $s Fe wh HE RI C ve at e Ae $ as : we T Me Sr n e i s Wa s LE T R A AD O T LG j SR E RA ee OS SS P = er = ay ee pe ey ee ae ae Be Fo pe n e re m e r o n oe s IG O R ce RN E T ET : CL CL E og HE L I O AO IO N IE LO S “THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. oo a” goOu Sear 10 Cents a2 Week Subscription Price, = ubdscription Price, ~- _quntored at the “Postoffice in Statesville @. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. _ NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. For Lieutenant Governor. Ww. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: RB. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: tT. W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. ¥. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner: M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. — For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. —_—__ For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R. F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L.. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. —__—++@>2——— Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 17.— For North Carolina fair in east portion, partly cloudy and possi- ble local showers tonight or Tues- day in west portion. + Taft and the horse together will weigh 1,500. —_———+- + How strange it must seem up in Maryland to have the peach crop a success. —__—-4-+> > When Mr. Harriman was four years old a train of cars have been his favorite toy. ——_ ++ > must When conditions are bad a good way to make them worse is by kicking and growling. —__—_++@> Arthur L. Vorey, Mr. Taft’s ehief of staff, estimates that Ohio will roll up a republican wajority 0f101,000. Now let Texas a up for Bryan... —_—_++@>-2—_—__— For a small “‘consideration’’ ar- rangements could probably be made with the editor of the Mas- ee = Se ore eae -~ er | ae cot to furnish a certain sabESh= | boost . But with agriculture on a down New i3ern.way with edito-| rials that havent appeared in this|P”osperous condition, paper. os ———- + - / The only reply Judge Taft hiis thus far made to the acceptar.ce speech of Colonel Bryan was two winks and a hump. 4 ? ——_—— a There may be about Milwaukee but there is-no doubt as to what made the town of Lineoln famous. _—_———_—+_<+@r o> some An exchange refers to Theodore political Elijah. We suppose this is on acconnt of Roosevelt as a his rayen’s. ——___~<+<2->—_—_ It is hard to keep a good man down but up to date no airship has been invented that will keep him up indefinitely. —_——_++@>>—_—_—_ Incidentally, if Mr. in improving the Roosevelt succeeds condi- tion of the that of the ers also, —_—__—_+<@>-— -——_ The Daily Reflector says: “We do not believe the Repub- farmer. he will also im- prove summer board- licans themselves have any con- in Marion Butler, and it is certain nobody else has.” —_—_—_—_++@>-—___—_—- fidence What’s the matter with the ed- itor of the New Bern Sun? We know he ean write better editor als himself than those that appear- ed in his issue of August 15, even if we did write ’em ourselves. ——___~++ > o_———_—- If somebody would take the trouble to draw a deadly parallel between the the Hearst papers now and in 1896 it would campaign reading. —_—_~<<+@>-e—- — make good No wonder Judge Taft declined to make any comment for publiea- tion on Candidate Bryan’s speech of acceptanee. There ing to say except that Mr. Bryan’s utterances exactly to the point; that he hit the nail square- ly on he lead. ———_—2 +> —___—_ PROSPERITY IS BOUND TO COME. was noth- were in the value of between 1900 and The imercase farm property 1907 is estimated to be eight bil- lion dollars and the Manufacture- last week basis of ers Record of makes this fact the tive article. ‘This inerease,”’ cord, “‘igs nearly great as an rmstruc- Say sthe Re- times as the ageregate national- banking capital of the United States. It is more than one-half as large as the total capitalization, fonds and stocks inelud: ad, of alll the railroads in the United States. Tt is nearly three times as large nine as the aggregate savings-bank de- posits of the whole country. ‘*In 1890 the 3.565.000 people agriculture in this a total of $2,- 466,000, or an average of $287 per eapita. Tn 1907 the 11,991,000 en- gaged in agriculture produced a total of $7,412.000,000, or an aver- age of $18 per capita. that period the number of people engaged in agriculture inereased by 40 per cent. while the value of farm products inereased by 200 per cent., and the value of all farm property increased by S95 per cent. ““With agricultural conditions of the country in such a funda- mentally sound position as indic¢a- ted by these figures,’’ contends the Record, ‘‘there cannot be any such long period of industrial de- pression as we had in former years when the farmers were the poorest people in the land. With the cer- tainty of crop yields, which in the aggregate will give us the great- est amount of railroad tonage and the greatest value to farm pro- ducts which we have ever had, na- ture has laid the foundation for a great expansion of industry.’’ This bears out the contention of the Mascot. We see no sense in boosting when there is nothing: te engaged in country produced During question } editorial columns of § soUad basis and it a thoroughly prosperity ) in other departments of,trade and industry is bound to fellow. —__—++ 4-4 ———___—_- Like Solomoms temple. the res- idence in Bloomsburg, Samuel Andrews was built in si- lence. Andrews is a deaf mute, and every strike of work on the house, from laying the foundation to installing the been done by mutes, Andrews, who live the state. There are 101.230 holders in 31 leading and raijroad corporations in this than a . Penn., of plumbing, has friends of elsewhere in more stock- industrial country there were before the panie¢ in the fall. The champion birth record in Maine is believed to be held by an Italian family in Portland, where there are three sets of trip- lets and three pairs of twins, all born within a period of about six years, 4 )- + Popular Excursion to Norfolk, Va. August 18th, 1208. The southern Railway will op- erate its popular excursion to Nor- folk en August 18th. Train con- sists of first class day coaches and Pullman cars, giving two days and one night in Norfolk, Following round trip rate from Statesvillle, $5.00. For detailed information see laree flyers, or call on your depot hk. L. VERNON, Traveling Passenger Agent ———__< 4€>-—___— agent. Bryan and Taft Both to Speak|- Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE Fi RNISHING Ay. Vietor { | 333 3323 3333223 — WAN’ | ADs. 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Statesville Plasier & Cemeni LOMPARY, Statesville, N.C. a EU New Line of MATIOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as Il have had 21 years ef experience. I make a specialty of con erete sidewalks oe put down the kind that stays. Ix you want conerefe work of any kind done let me give you 4 bid. OSCAR CARLSON, Dm) ila NC Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Ceme and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. FARM LANDS ( Stab3vi t a Building.) lem Church, ‘ seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- aT acres, 30 acres in cultiva- 200 fruit trees, small dwell- rling and out- buildings. 140 acres two miles from Mt. tion, Mourne, seventy-five acres in cul- tivation. Land level and produc- tiye, four room house and good out-buildings. For prices ard terms call on or write, ERNEST C. GAITHER. {nsurance, Stoczs. Real Estate, Phone No. 23. WF HALL’S, “a A [N the Merchants & Farmo2rs Ne SS St eous attention to the needs “ gervices. SnS1S SISIGISISISISISISUOISUS ) NOT SUFFER | with] HEADACHES — When You Cart Get no $ § ; Hall's -Headache Powder ; FOR 10 CENS — % a fe _Prescriptionist § rE Financial Integrity Bank assures you atsolute - protection for all funds de- ) positea in its care. Court- of our depositorsisrequired from allemployees; and eve- ry facility demanded by commercial usages is plac’ . at the disposal of all who , will avail themselves of onr WERCHANTS i “FARNERS BANK 3 OF STATESVILLE INCORPONATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, President. IF. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, ‘Asst. See’y & Trens. Directors: 1’, Stimpsou, J. L Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei - J. A Kuoox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, LL. K- Lazenby, E- G. Gaither J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. Cc. S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t | £9806000809022008.2859 9082008080008 7 8097S ee Pesce resesosetece «Cone pete OeOeCe DeLee: 282 eo 8 0 i te t to o t ho oI ao l ployees. fficers. Sa RE T R RE E CAPITAL MS OC BOST EC TSS 0PNSOS SNSOBOOONSOBNO OOO PROG Coe .BO9C8 SOS LS l008CeCeOaCeceO SEVERAL ad Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. @2RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- 47TH. The banking experience of STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle all Your Business To Those, Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HAST NATIONAL BANK: OF STATESVILLE 2BO0S2DSNS090908 DOOSOG0SOGO BOSC SORTS OFT Bee 88 Re te AE ee eas §$0$0O0B0S0S0S0S0S080 0080058080 S585S0S0SOCORG $100.000. UNDERTAKER AN) EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight column Funeral Car capnot be excelled in ihe county. Prompt attention. Best of ser- vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ‘phone orders G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. *phone 71 through the week and. WHEN A CUSTOMER - Fiads my Goods exceeds his” pectation in quality or length. of service. THE RECOLECTION os, remains long after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer’ done right REPAIR WORK... Given Special attention. Rear, of Loan and. Trust Co. Phone No. 55. ™ 3 ® = ¢ rr SS eC ay Se em e ———— ear crc Snecma ma WARRANTS FOR OVERSEERS. The Four Supervisors of Shiloh Township Have Their ‘“Dander Up’’ and Propose to See to It That Road Officials do Their Full Duty or Suffer the Conse- quences as Prescribed by Law. The supervisors of Shiloh town- ship have announced that in the future they propose to hold the various road overseers accounta- ble for the stict performance of their duties as preseribed by law. In the past it is said that the overseers, at least some of them, have gone about the performance of their duties in an indifferent sort of manner and have totally disregarded that part of the law which requires that they render a proper report and that this be done in person. Failure to do this lays the over- seers liable to arrest and indict- ment. The magistrates composing the board of supervisors have. through their secretary, Mr. J. F. Murdock, issued the notice: North Carolina, Iredell County, Shiloh Township. At a meeting of the board Au- gust 1, it was ordered by the board of supervisors of Shiloh township that a special meeting be held on Saturday the 10th day of October 1908 This is to notify all in Shiloh township to get their roads worked out and have the same im good condition before that day. And also to have up signs at all eross reads and forks aud te report the same st this special meeting as a mem ber ci the g<.-1 road society wil! be present and’ will ask for war- rants for all that fail to report and futher he will get them for those that fail to be on hand at 1 p.m. Signed D. J. Fulbright, J. P.. chm. R. C. Little, J. P. J. R. Warren, J. P.. J. F. Murdock, J. P. & See. ——_+<+@>e—_—___ - Mr. Sherrill’s Side. following overseers Mr. E. E, Sherriil whose farm is loeated on the Wilkesboro roa‘} called at theMascot office Satur- day and said that several errors had crept into the published re- port of the straw ride which was participated in by a party of young people from this city to Morrison mills Thursday nigh.t Mr. Sherrill says that as the team eame along he _ distinctly heard one of the party remark: ‘‘Now if you are going to get them, lets get ’em.”’ Mr. Sherrill says he then theught it was about time to let thew know that he was about and taking his pistol he shot in the op- posite direction. The young lady who heard the bullet whiz over her head must have had a very vivid immagination for the bullet could not have passed within 50 yards of her. Mr. Sherrill says he was on his own property where had a perfect right to be and Where has found it necessary to spend several nights recently and also where he is liable to be most any time he thinks the peace and dignity of the watermelon patch demand it. Mr. Sherrill says he told them that it was he and that some of the membe?s of the party used language very unbecoming a lady. The Mascot had no intention of doing Mr. Sherrill, who is a most esimable citizen, an injustice and it is glad to give his version of the affair. ————_++2@>>—__. Sunday School Picnic. The Sunday School of the Fifth Street church went to the country home of Lash Holland Saturday and enjoyed an all-day pienic, All report a delightful time. ————<ar2—___ Mrs. Lessie Ten Eyke and Mrs. T. J. Conger returned this morn- ing from a visit to Mrs. Florence Stroupe at Charlotte. Mrs. Ten Eyke expects to return to her home in New York Wednesday af- ter a two weeks visit at the home of Mr. Conger and other friends. Statesville R. F. D, No. 3. Misses Cleo and Maggie War- lick, and Messrs. Homer and Geo. Luther, all of Charlotte are visit- ing at the home of Mr. H. L.| Luther, father of Mr. Homer Luth- er. Mr. J. G. Warlick spent Satur- lay at Mr Luther’s returning to his home in Charlotte Saturday night. ; Mr. Will R. Shaver who has been suffering intensely with ma- larial fever is, we are glad to know, improving. Dr. Wade Troutman who was seriously ill with typhoid fever for several weeks is reported better. Mrs. Minnie Stewart is also on the sick list. Mrs. D. P. Cloaninger who has been suffering from nervous pros- tration is convalescing Mr, E. O. Shaver closed a very successful singing school at Mt. Bethel M. E. church last Thusday and began one at Duck creek school house near here Friday. He goes next Sunday to Clarks- bury to conduct the singing in the protracted meeting at tha place and also o teach a elass. ——_@>-e__ The County Singine. The Iredell County singing which is to be held in the court house in this city on next Sat day the 22d of August will be the eighth singing held in the county. and the third at the court house. Every body who can is invited to come and join in this singing and help make it the best one of all. The following program will be rendered : 10 a. m—Prayer by Rev. T. B. Johnson. 10.30 a. m—Singing by all in the Christian Harmony. 11:30 sddress by Hon. L. C. Caldwell. 1 p. m.—Test singing by the dif- ferent classes and families. 3 p. m—Song by Nrof. Pritch- ard. 4 p. m.—Closing song ‘‘The land that is fairer than day.”’ Mr. E. O. Shaver is president. Mr. Jeff Webber vice president. and L. C. Johnson seeretary of the organization. ——___4-+@)- > —__—_- Notes From Shiloa. George Elliott’s little boy fei] out of a wagon recently and broke his arm. New brandy has commenced to show itself. A few apples are be- ing hauled to Alexander for dis- tilling. Mr. James Deal has 16 acres of eorn that will make over 50 bush- els an acre. Henry Gilbert was goured by a cow recently and badly hurt. Lundy Absher’s little boy had one hand so badly injured while oiling a cider mill that several of fingers may have to be amputated. oo To and From Hickory. The Hickory Democrat says: “‘Frank Cooper of Statesville was in Hickory last week.”’ Baseum Blackwelder has re- turned from Statesville.’’ “Will Fry of Statesville spent Sunday in Hickory visiting his parents.”’ ‘““Miss Mabel Flannagan and little sister Annie are spending the week in Statesville with the fam- ily of W. W. Stroud. —_——_—_++@>-»—__— Mrs. F. Luis Mora of Portland, Me., owns a Washington relic which, so far as is known, is the only one of.six medallions which were made to order for Gen. La- fayette. Before Lafayette took leave of the officers of his staff he had these medallions made in Paris and presented them to the six officers immediately under him. The five others have disappeared and may have been destroyed. Mrs. Nelson Chappelle reported to the Waterbury, Conn., police recently that her husband had wandered off from home. She said she wasn’t worrying much about him, but he had the family dog with him, and she didn’t want to lose Fido. 089000006280 80000CCOGC0Ce LAWRENCE BROS. co $ FINE VALUES For Every Day Next Week. Bargains In Hammocks About Half dozen left $1.50 was th> price while they last is only S9c this is less tnan wholesale price. Long Gloves Again. Monday Black and white Lisle Thread and Silk worth 50 to 75c Jur Closing out price is......... 25e. CLOSING OUT PRICESON OXFORDS All $2 50 and $3.00 Oxfords at $1.59 while they last- This is by far the biggest shoe bargain you have had orwill have again this sea on so if you want to share in this proposition, come quick be fore your No. is gone New Lace Bands by Express today. Entirely new designs 81-3 to 10c yard New Neck Ruching. Comes in Nice box, 6 diiferent patterns in box. Eciceiper Bex. see ee ee ee 25¢ WHITE WAISTS The Kind we have been selling all the season for SH S OC O S S S S S SV S S S V e e e e e e e c e e c e s GET LAWRENCES PRICES ON ANYTHING YOU WANT IT PAYS LAWRENCE BROS. CO. SSOSOSSOSSESSSEOSSSCOOCOOO _ SCHOOL DIRECTORY. VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term HNROLL NOW As There are a. number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will bave complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be oifered, when business begins to rally aiter the election. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 ./ W.R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER., President. Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. i. School cf Arts and Science s, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English , Mathematies, Ancient and Mod- 2 98e they are too well known to describe further, Q Closing out price............. Sone pee pare eee 79¢e @ BiG BELT BARGAINS . All 10, 15, and 25e¢ wash belts while they last @ Ne CT ee 10e . FRESH LOT TOILET GOODS @ Mennens Talcum Powder At... ccccccccccoeeee 15e @ Colgates “ =< eres eee 19¢ 3) Mulhens & Kropff, White Rose Glycerine soap No. & 4711 Regular 25c price per cake...................0000 19¢ @ Big lot of the cld reliable Palm and Turkish Bath Oa ee eet ee eh 5c @ @ @ ® ® | ble. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- 11. School of Music, with thr ee professors and eight assistants, and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor. V.. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste- nography, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a director and two assistants. - Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tie service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in- formation, address Oil ineulding Rk. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. — — Southers (fonservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, Violinists, in all degrees. SSuperior advant- ages at smal[cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. OAS EADS NS os Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Bes preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J.A. & M. H. FOLT. Oak Ridge N. C. a — 9) THE IREDELL BREC? £2.13 = Has resumed work at the old) Engraving Sharpe tanvard @nd ere man | Printing ufacturing all grage: of j-and | = Publishing made brooms . Ve make @ speciait) 0: first Plain ond Colored Postal Card Publishing We m ee = as CARDS, Fine Stationery— class woud ready for the stove | Business, Social and Wedding. Write ni za sraatee prompt delivery | AMBROSE MILLER "PHONE 113. _AD-WRITING “= AD-SETTING - PLATES IREDELL BROOM CO. 22k Fog Seconds. NewYork, U.S.A. The Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This Year. lag > rt qi i : e -~ ( f ; MKF LZ 7 Was aN NATTR oS | =) L H Al iP Hy. | ool hi Be Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Buiit 60-Foot Cars. Biggest, John Robinson's Ten Big Shows in One. Expense Daily $3,500.08. $10,000.00 in New Features. 4 Bio Circuses! 4 Big Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbiing and Leaping Acts. Host of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White, Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLET EH WiLD WwWHsST kKivery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Femaie Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats and Talented Aerialists, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels. 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robiuson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi- cal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J. and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. : Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten... Sreecnosampe pry Per pe are Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Ders, 19 fableav Waguns, se "Ee ie e e at 1 ce e H yt ag e pe p o ye a re e nn ch en , BE Salient Points in Bryan’s Accept-| Statesville 7; Cooleemee 20. | "ance Speech. Statesville and Cooleemee play- ! ‘In the name of the Demo-}ed a double header Saturday. eratic party I charge that the Re-| The firsht game Statesville al-| publican party is resporsible for | most gave te othe visitors, proba- | all the abuse which now exist for} bly to encourage them, and the} the Federal government, and that | score was 7 to 10. | it is impotent to accomplish the re- It was a very poor specimen of | forms which are imperatively | the national spert. The feature of | needed. the game were the hitting of Webb | “So far did the Republican con- | and H. Sprye. The score was: vention fall short. of its duty that RHE} the Republican candidate felt it | Cooleemee .B10 622 10110 14 5 necas:)iry to add to his platform Statesville ..200030020—7 S 6, in several important particulars, Batteries: Coolesmee, Willett J., thus rebuking the leaders of the| and Willett L. Statesville, Sharp , party, upon whose co-operation he | and Sherrill. - must rely for the enactment of | Summary: Struck out by Sharps remedial! legislation. é. Wallet. 9; ““No matter which way we turn;! Sharpe 2, Willett 6; three hbase | no matter to what subject we ad-| hits, Webb (2) Sprye H.. Willet: dress ourselves. the same question | J.; two base hits, Sherril. eonfronts us: Shall the people con- Time 1:50. trol their own government and| . Umpire M. Cashion. use that government for the pro- Attendance 400 tection of their rights and for the The Second Game. welfare or Statesville showed Coolvemes what they were made out of in the | second game by letting Cooleemee runs in the second fifth and bases on ball, promotion of their shall the representatives of preda- tory wealth prey upon a defense- less publie, while the offenders] pile up five seeure immunity from subservient | inning and - two in the officials whom they raise to power | then bealing ¢! by unscrupulous methods? The Secneuuslls boys are “‘Having drawn the salaries. steady and wey. hard fer victory | having secured the prestige, lei | the Republican party acce pe the iB responsibility ! i ta “*Tf the past ean be taken as a] hard to keep ne boys i from sw: at te i} |: 18 em on Eten hit tting fy; when they desire it. They dishke to play big scores but when they | have no one to play agaist its guide, the Republican party will | jing the ball all over the Seld. be so obligated by campaign con-| The score was as follows tributions from the beneficiaries of protection as to make that party} Cooleemee ....05 020 1—7 4 powerless to bring to the country | Statesville ....0131310—9 11 3 any material relief from the pres- Batteries. Cooleemee. Millhol- ent tariff burdens. and and Sink. Statesville Cash- ‘““What can be expected when] jon J.. and Sherrill. offici:! authority is turned over to] Only seven innings were played ; , the representatives of those who] on account of Cooleemee having to first furnish the sinews of war] ¢atch a train for home. and then reimburse themselves out Summary: Struck out by Mill- of the pockets of the taxpayers? | holland 2, Cashion, J., 4; bases on “*So long as the Republican par- | halls off Cashion 1 Millholand 4; ty remains in power it is power-| three base hits.. Sprye G., hame less to regenerate itself. It can-}| pum J. Cashion; two base hits not attack wrong doing in high | Sharpe (2), Sherrill, Nattress, sac- places without disgracing many of | yifice hits Carroll. its prominent members. Time 1:05. “‘Not until that party passes| Umpire M. Cashion. throngh a period of fasting in the} Attendance 500. wilderness will the Republican leaders learn to study public THE NORTH CAROLINA questions —m the standpoint of College i he ler rienlture and Mechanie the masses. Arts ce 3 s uo How ean the people hope to rule if they are not able to learn until after the election what the predatory interests are doing? The democratic party meets the issue honestly and courageously. *‘Next to the corrupt use of money the present method of electing United States Senators is most -responsible for the obstruc- tion of reforms. ““Ifiam elected to the presi- dency those who are elected upon the ticket with me will be, like myself, pledged to this reform, and I shall convene congress in extraordinary session immediately after inauguraticn and ask. among other things, for the ful- fiiiment of this platform pledge. ‘Our party demands that ‘the Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton Manufacturing, Dyeing and 12- dustrial Cheniistry... Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Schslarships.. Examinaticns for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address THE PRESIDENT, _ West Raleigt.. N. C. Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana return- ed promptiy. SC L I N a. iw Ca e PE S T L E SN S PR S e r r r ON he A T x t oe MA K E —~ B Sg Wo e me RT T MS O A T S N R S Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building House of Representatives shall CLUB RATES people’s representatives, and not by the Speaker,’ and is pledged to PRESSING CLUB atives as will enable a majority => H; alt of its members to direct its delib- seek to annihilata all corpora- For Grocer ies, Fresh Meats tions it must retain the power to{€tc. Just Received a Fresh poration to convert itself into a Statesville, N. C. monopoly. and I need hardly remind the stu- dent of history that cures are “JequIn] | ‘Aepunyy ‘OE AA QIK as their application is posponed.’’ NVW YiVday FHL s ga SS SANIVD ‘4 ‘t » 15, Elgin movement with black ribbon fob attached. Address) SHULL WAGHNA MAN controlled by a majority of the STATESVILLE to govern the House of Represent- *“The Democratic party does not 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. hat it should not permit any cor-| f{ams. not revolution, but reformation, that remedies increase in severity | euoyd 10 98 4ya_ 0q Uva S1epIO) at Harmony Saturday, August aSelIIeD Aqeg amox u O ep ae again become a deliberative body, $1 PER MONTH adopt ‘such rules and regulations erations and control legislation.’ SSS = regulate and to control them.andjlot of Swifts Premium *‘The Democratic party seeks mildest when applied at once; that |10 doyg apAIIG S.XOGe “AA N 09 LADY’S GOLD WATCH LOST 29g 0S FI espa Flossie Henderson, ee }uUv NM n 0 k 0 qd ats 3 = A. Bie Bill! BILLY WOODALL Singing, Talking and Dancing Black- Face Comedian. f ~ - Ba 2 Re n e e pa a i e n ey i e n l i n g t i d s \9 +. Wa r d s eS ee aA - ¥ » ae 7 i" . ae On Pe Pe r * an e r Pr 4 ne . ‘e e 1 P| A . r + be es Fe § “t e .. 2 - 2 4 - & Be 4 . . . bs 5 a . en as y ¢ 3 Pe e oe 7' 39 } a) To r a y A le Pa l a re n e e ae ie e e hE ee s EO N S TT A Es t e e : xi A. é a SI R E U U D U U N N S A R E R N N R E N E E E E E E n e n i e en e ee n er e en a j . Ja k Ss rR or y . 7 x a A 4} : 7 a sn SS . a) ta s i i a d aT a o n , A y AT E t s = hr av y ie A SE O IFALIAN INFANTRY with two other Moviz Pictures and [lustrated as YS PETE SE = - ee ane ze 2@ 50 ke ¥e ne c6 nena Senem WE SERVE COLD DRINKS & AT THE FOUNTAIN OF QUALITY Re M i ho p eh mia Six Tons-—-Twelve Thousand Pounds of Ice Used by Us Last Month. Help Us Use Twenty-Five Thousand Pounds This Month. = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. B Phone No. 80. Oh o t O n e R G n e : @ & e Prescriptionists. THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CO, Of Statesville, N.C. IS PREPARED to transact ali branches of banking. Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terms that are consistent with good banking metheds. cur per cent. paid on the and savings deposits CAPTDAL SPOCK .cscocnsuecs 3d: inal ere €40,000.00 SHARBROLDERS LIABILITY... ..cc0c cs .sscceccce. .$46,000.00 SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS............ $20,600.00 Porat Resovurcns Over os -$440,000.06 CFFICERS E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec aud Treasurer, C. E. HUGSEY, Assistant Secy. ard Treas W. G, GULBRETH, Manager Sevings Department ; VP A LE A R ew e D 5 QB EE IG . OP E CH O CL E D E O NS IN G E PA GO AD E D an n i e U SO G BROS LOSr @°2UA 9 Blt?’ SSSOSOSS GOR? SOSSOHNS NOSE DURA 5008 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. | Morning Trains. r Mails | ; Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23] 10:10) 10:30} 9:50 East. {No.36} 10:28] 10:28] 9:50 West |No.11} 11:10] 11:10 10:30/8 Evening Trains. | : Ce a r a ae Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia = Ree re 12: 305] . who used Goose Grease oe INo 12 7 | 2 55 if Liniment or achild dying if of croup or sore throat 44 Ri n 7:30! ose . that had been rubbed with 55| 8:25.8 it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two things alone. :-: :-: :: South |No.15 North |No.24| 8:45 West |No.35] 10:22] 0 29} 9:50 iB Trains No. 22 and 21 do not earry ‘Ff mail. if ai t We have bargains in Brass Beds. CALL TO- DAY and see our line. ‘All new Goods. ! STATESVILLE HOUSE | FURNISHING CO. } a, SA Week Of Vaudeville The management has secured one of The Best Vaudeville Teams on the road _and will give Statesville People A WHOLE WEEK OF SOLID FUN Moving Picture Program For Today “Benevolent, Male-factor,”” “Basket Makers Daughter” With others. New Songs and Vaudeville. THE GEM THEATRE L0G 7OSES9OVETOOCCO0O82OCCRE Se DO T O @V O @ @ O O e E So o c c c o c c c e o c e s SOOTODONS. IROES 1S FSOSCP0H080ON8DE" BOBO COBOR( ICP BUT IOS © * CF OO SOSOBOOG LOCOCO UUSY + Sececs § “RUTH MADE” | STANDS FOR ALL THAT ISCOOD IN FLOSTDRY. thes are the “Go olsof Qualitv” and with us qnality nexns service as well as appearance. Our b'ack th: “Worid’s Best” will e-ve a!l the wear of white o. ‘ip tensely tiaek. rast and sanitary and the finish hives ¢ we ort: inal strengt: «f the goods. Can you aay this tor any oliver ncods, if: of ry onrs, Vade in all eotor- and Prices. Ask for No. 150 at 10¢e a and 400 at [se and 250 at 25e. 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We guaran- tee materials and work- : Lorvaes “cries” ~Manship. _ A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY Hy PHONE 61. 127 W. BROAv ST. & 333 3323553353 3539333332¢0EEM \f We Count it Worthy One That we are satiefying and pleasing many of the most particular dressers in Statesville. The new- est washers, steam ironing machines, shapers, ete., known to moderit laundry workers comprise au the equipment of our plant. Laundrymen with eA years of experience do the work, giving every lit- AN tle detail the clesest attention. ‘The Laundry Ai That Proves. a Statesville Steam — %€ 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 9 3 ¢ t € 3 9 3 me az = ee a. Eteee 122 fF < $l S & sa l al a eI em li l Ae l h f fp f ff iy {I BI T fe l a fp YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. Binder uwine, ice cream fr eezers, =. Hammocks, Field fence, Ellwood poultry and rabbit-fence. — No. Z long leaf pine shingles. z = tarred roofing. Painted ‘‘V’’ crimped roofi Galvanized - 3 e celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the f ourth A full line of implements. Sole agent for’ Geo. E. Ni aes oe Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- sortment fi cee nt duilding materials to be found in western North Taro. EVANS cHARDWARE COMPANY. ce e ve g e ce r e F6 O 6 4 R G 8 E 8 E 8 E 8 E 4 Ci g fb 4B : fp fp cf fp tp fp te tp Bb i) ; ff s dP ‘3 dp fp HE . con. 30 IS TEDZ YEDDA ie ; OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. During y this sale our store has hummed with é expressions i : 2 tase and satisfaction from pleased custom- x We only have a very limited amount 5 of Sum- if ‘mer pre gets from this sal: but you may ye sul find just what you are looking for. - . ber the danger of ache ee : oa . ‘CHE HKVEND Vol. 1. = No. 28, Croker Will Help Bryan. COMING OVER NEXT MONTH. —_—-— —__—__— Former Tammany Chief Says he Will Take off His Coat, Roll up His Shirt Slezwes and Get to Work for Colonel Bryan—In - [896 He Opposed The Nebras- kan. it a (Special to The Mascoi.) : New York, August 17—Richard + Croker, former leader of Tam- many Hall, will come to America next month to lend the weight of his influence to the effort to elect William J. Bryan president. He ; is expected to leave Quecnstown for New York on or about Sep- tember 18. This is the information that eame today from close friends of Richard Croker, Jr., and Edward Cahill, the two men in New York most intimately acquainted with the plans of the old Tammany, Hall chief. His coming is expect- | ed to eause rejoicing in the ranks of Tammany, where the personal influence of their former chief is still strong. Mr. Croker’s plan to help Mr. Bryan is in line with a promise made by him to the Nebraskan when Mr. Bryan left Ireland on the last lap of his world tour two years ago. Mr. Croker accom- panied Mr. Bryan to his ship and assured: him that in the event of his nomination by the Democrats he (Croker) would do everything in his power to bring about Bry- an’s election. Further than this, while Mr. Bryan was in New York in the early summer, Mr. Croker sent a personal message expressing the hope that the dem- oerats would again nominate hin. Richard Croker, er’s home in Ireland a week ago; Thursday, and was followed by Mr. Cahill. Both young Croker and Mr. Cahill will return to New York with the elder Mr. Croker in September. In announcing his eome to Mr. Bryan’s purpose to aid Mr. Cooper is reported to have said} that he has no intention whatever of takia= any further part in the New York political game. Other phases of the situation, he said, he had no thought of interfering with, and he would return ¢o Ire- land as soon as he had accomplish- ed what he colud to further the interests of the Democratic nom- inee. : : The news that Mr. Croker had sent to New York his unqualified indorsement of Mr. Bryan for the nomination caused a seurrying about of eerfain Tammany lead- ers. The news that Mr. Croker is to follow up this indorsement by a personal effort to elect Mr. Bry- an is expected to accelerate mate- rially the activity of Tammany ’s present leaders in the campaign. Despite Mr, Croker’s severance of official relations between himself and the organization of which he was so long the head, his personal opinions still have great weight | with thousands of his former workers. Mr. Croker opposed Mr. Bryan in 1896. but soon afterward re- vised his opinion of the Nebras- kan, and for 10 years the personal relations between them have been growing closer. Mrs. E, L. Long and daughter. Helen, of Elmwood are at Davis ‘Commander Armfield Says ‘‘While city, who was commander of the post at Camp Glenn during the en- | campment of the First Infantry, has written Colonel J. T. Gardner, of the First Regiment refuting the }charges made against its conduct | u iwhat they “tre sent to camp to ido, 2 ee: | course in Special course ‘C.’? Con- sidering the short stay at camp this was did I hear of any, either in camp or en route to or from home sta- tions. of camp was good. the encampment of the First : course a rest day. maining days—Monday, Tuesday. 3s known as the marksman’s course Jr., with his }- bride, left New York for his fath- | Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, August 18, 1908. CHARGES ARE DENIED. in Camp I Saw Not One Case of Drunkenness Neither Did I Hear of Any, Either in Camp or En Route to or From Home Sta- tions. General J. F. Armfield, of this »y the North Carolina Advocate. General Armfield says in part : “Your Regiment did exactly shot the marksman’s fast and good work. While in camp I saw not one sin- gle case of drunkness. Neither The order and behaviour of the men both while in and out | They were or- derly and well behaved.’’ General Armfield has also given out the following facts relative to ‘“*The soldiers arrived in camp Saturday, and the. remainder of the day and evening was spent in getting the camp in shape. The next day being Sunday was of The four re- Wednesday and Thursday—were days of hard work. Under the | regulations of the War Depart- ment, the soldiers must take what and unless this course is taken : they lose their standing at the de- partment. At his encampment the course was taken and the en- fire course means thirty shots for each man. To do the work the men were engaged in the broiling hot sun from early morning till evening of each of the four days. One battalion shot at a time and one battalion was required to keep and wait on that engaged in shoot ing. This left one battalion in camp for guard and regular camp duty. When one battalion finish- ed shooting another took its place and this was kept up during the en tire four days. active price in the duties of a sol- dier are concerned, this encamp- ment far surpassed any that have been held. Of course a visitor seeing a few idle men might have concluded that was all of it, know- ing nothing of the real work at the range, away.”’ The charge of the Advocate was as follows: “An eye witness informs the ed- itor of the Advocate that the en- eampment of North Carolina troops at Morehead, last week, in- eluding the trip home was one grand debauch. Now is it not time for the people to have some- thing to say about spending their good money once a year for noth- ing but the affording of an oppor- tunity of booze on the part of these military companies? So far as any drill or practice is concern- ed the whole thing is a picturesque faree.”” rifle ~<a e—_— New Telephone Line. = Mr. F. G. Drumwright. of Eufo- la. who had charge of the construc- tion of the new telephone line be- tween Ssatesville and Mooresville. has completed a line to Diamond Hill, the new suburb east of the eity. Patrons of the Iredell Telephone Co., ean now get connection with the Statesville Safe & Table Co., and the Statesville Plaster & Ce- Springs for a week. some distance | lost «their were seriously, probably fatally, Two Killed; Two Injured. BAD BOILER EXPLOSION. | Henry Gilbert and Fred Jackson Lose Their Two White Men, Lives at Reid’s Sawmill in Caldwell County—Owner of the Plant and Son Also Injured. _—_— Taylorsville, August 17.—Two lives and two others injured by the explosion of the boiler at Mr. William Reid’s saw- mill. near Draco, in Caldwell : county, sixteen miles from Tay- and warring according to Sher- lorsville, this morning at 11 man's definition. o’cloek. The dead are So far as real and f t + l t ment Co. the explosion is not known. boiler was thrown 50 yards and demolished. The engine was also completely wrecked. ment “very materially of late and Mr. Gregory has found that its man- agement required his undivided poses to boarders. iienry Gilbert. aged abont 950. Fred Jackson. aged 21. The injured are he explosion occurred. he son is in a serious condition. The exact cause of the explo- sicn has not been ascertained but it is thought to have been the re- sult of too high pressure. safety valve was tied down and the exaet pressure at the time of The —————___-(@nrr————_ Cafe Changes Hands. The firm of Gregory & Foster was yesterday dissolved by mu- nal consent. Mr. Gregory disposes of his in- terest in tne Itedell Cafe and will devote his entire attention to he Gem theater. The patronage of this amuse- increased enterprise has attention. Mr. Foster now becomes sole proprietor of the Cafe and pro- thoroughly ‘first class and up to date manner. will eater both to the transient trade and regular He already has a num- ber of the latter and they all speak in the highest praise of both lthe ‘“‘table’’ and the service. Mr. Foster is one of Statesville’s , popular young men and all hands should give his establishment the run it in a Mr. Foster patronage it deserves. — Single Men Wanted. The editor of The Mascot ha received a lgter containg an ad- vertisement which reads: “<Sinele Men Wanted—<Apply at Davis Brothers’ Sulphu Springs.” (Signed.) One of the Old Maids. “Tt inelose 10 cents’’ the lette says ‘‘to pay for one insertion.” Nevertheless, the sender neglec- ted to send the money and so of course it is against our rules t ‘‘put the ad in.” The letter is writen in a dainty h!Second—Band preceded by the surviving members of the 21st and 26th North Carolina Regi- mental Bands. with their old feminine hand and is strong wit sweet perfume of Young Viole‘s We cannot believe that the mai who sent it has pseudonym ‘“‘old maid” as she signs her ad. +a oe Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 1$.— For North Carolina generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Slightly eooler tonight in interior. =i at lin EY Mr. William Reid, tke owner of the mill. and his son, Hugh. All the parties are white and were working at the sawmill when Mr. Reid is not expected to live and The | journey to Winston-Salem and many of them are already on the way. oe reached a suffi- ecient age to entitled her to the CONFEDS TO WINSTON. Half Hundred cf the Old War- riors Will Probably Attend the State Reunicn at tha Twin City on Tomorrow. The conspicuous outstanding and overshadowing event of the week for some 4,000 veterans of the Confederate army which forty- five years ago astounded the civi- dized world will be the state re- union of these self-same soldiers in the city of Winston-Salem, in the county of Forsyth. Iredell is not known but it is safe .) say that this county will be well represented. They will go clad in the old re- ealia of the ‘‘Lost Cause,’’ there once more with their associates of the days of war, io clasp hands There are many of these old ‘Vets’? in and near Statesville and they never miss a meeting; they are never absent from any oc- easion where the Confederacy is to be mentioned. A still smaller number, who are able to do so, never let any stretch of geographical distance whatever keep them away from a scheduled reunion. If it is in Texas, if it is in Kentucky. if it were to be India, they are and would be there. , These are the kind who will The program for the two days is as follows: Wednesday, August 19th. Meeting of Veterans at Elks Audi- torium 10 o’clock. .... Musie—America. Prayer—Rev. H. A. Brown. Address of Weleome—Hon. C. B. Watson. “Response—in behalf of Veterans Gen. H, A. London. Address—Gen. Bennett C. Young, Commander of Kentucky Di- vision of United Confed- erate Veterans. Music—Old Kentucky Home. Address—Gen. C. Irwin Walker, Commander of the Depart- ment of the Army of Northern ¥irginia. Music—Carry Me Back to Old Virginia. Recess for Dinner. Diner at Brown’s Warehouse, 12 :30 to 2 p. m. 3:00 p. m. Annual Election of Offi- cers, Division and Brigade Comamnders, and -miscel- laneous business, at Elks Auditorfium. Watermellon Feast at 5:00 p. m. Farmers’ Warehouse, Supper 6:00 to 7:30. 2 lem Square by Winston and Salem Bands playing to- > gether, sixty pieces. Thursday, August 20th. 9:00 o’clock a. m.—Parade of Veterans, led by Brass Bands em- Y | ploying seventy pieces with Drum Corps. to star; from corner of 5th and Cherry Streets, thence down r|Cherry Street to Shallowford Street, Salem, thence to Main street to Court Square. The procession will move in the © | following order: First—Gen. J.S. Carr and staff, with distinguished visitors. d . war instruments. foot ~ Military and Fire Companies. Fifth—Visitors Broom Handle Just how many will go from ]’ 8.00 p. m.—Grand Concert at Sa- | Third—The Veteran column on Fourth—Sponsors, disabled Vet- erans, Daughters of the Confed- eracy, and Sons of Veterans, and Citizens in Was Weapon USED BY THE DEFENDANT. — ee oe Mrs. Maria Weatherman Prances Into The Lime-Light Once More. This Time She is Accused of Perjury and Her Son With As- sault With a Deadly Weapon. Considerable interest is being manifested in a case that will be aired in Magistrate Sloan’s court tomorrow morning, At that time Mrs. Maria Weath- erman will be tried on a charge y perjury. At the same time her son will answer to the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. It will be remembered that some time ago Mrs. Weatherman had Elmore Cloaninger arrested on about as many different charges [as are known to the criminal code. Cloaninggr had ran away with one of the old lady’s daughters and married her. He was charg- ed with trespass, various kinds of assaults and if in the three or four warrants she had forgotten any- thing that she thought was bad labout her new son-in-law, she told of it in her testimony. Now Cloaninger appears as ‘the prosecutor and in a warrant he has sworn out, he charges his mother-in-law with the serious erime of perjury, in that at the recent trial she testified under oath that the daughter he had |married was not then 18 years of age and that Cloaninger obtain- ed the marriage license by swear- ing falsely in regard to the “‘gal’s’’ age. He also, in another warant charges Burt Cloaninger, a son of the old lady, with assaulting him with a deadly weapon, to-wit, a ‘broom stick. So it seems that Cloaninger has found the matrimonial road fully as rocky as that to Dublin. — The trial is on Squire Sloan’s docket for 9 a. m. Darkey’s in Court. The residents of Ratbittown were out in force this afternoon in Judge Sloan’s court to hear the trial of Emeline Griffin, charged with slander. Witnesses testified that she as- serted that Emmer MclLelland had caused a man and his wife to seperate. Several witneses, among them Mr, D. A. Miller and a negro Methodist preacher, testified as to the good character of the McLel- land woman. - The defendant, her husband and several other witnesses denied the charge but the Justice con- cluded there was ‘‘probable cause’ and held the prisoner in $50 for the higher court. She furnished bail. Lawyer Zeb V. Long appeared for the prosecution. ——_-—_++@>-o————_ f Birthday Party at Amity. Mr. A. W. Cook of Amity was 85 years old yesterday and his friends celebrated the event by giving him a surprise party Mr. Cook has recently recovered from a severe illness —_-—_-_—_44nr-o—————_ Mr. R. B. Culp of Mooresville visited here yesterday on his way erly in business for a visit. to New York where he was form-, Dinner—from 12130 to 2 p. m. During afternoon Free Trolley Ride. Tickets furnished Vet- erans by Committee. 6:00 p. m.—Closing exercises at Square. ) earriages., ere seein PERSONAL NOTES. a Some Happenings Among Those Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. ““Mrs. E. G. Gilmer, of Statesville, Js among the guests registered at the Central today.”’ Misses Edith Moore and Julia Saas ee who visited Mlargaret Bristol at Morgan- ton have returned to their homes in this city. The Morganton News-Herald- says: ‘‘Mr. John Ford, of the Statesville Marble Yard, is spend- ing this week in town.’’ Mr. James McIntosh, the popu- lar mail clerk on the Taylorsville and Charlotte road is spending the day in the city. The Greensboro Industrial News says: ‘‘Miss Mary La F. Robbins, of Statesville, who has been attending the Harvard Uni- versity summer school at Cam- bridge, Mass., arrived in the ‘city Saturday and is visiting Mrs. Clingman. in Ashe street. Mr. Geo. A. Grimsley, secretary and treasurer of the Security Life and Annuity Co., of Greensboro will spend today in the city. Dr. J. P. Turner of Greensboro passed through this city this morning on his way home from Davis’ Sulphur Springs at Hid- denite. Mr. Turner is traveling in his automobile, and reports nice roads, and a pleasant trip. Miss Gertrude Diuguid who was Visiting her cousin, Miss Beth Evans, has returned to her home at Lynchburg, Va. : Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Knox,of Mt. Ulla visited Mr and Mrs, W. L. Neely over Sunday. Miss Roy Kincaid of Griffin Ga., has arrived with her cousin, Mrs. L. B. Bristol. Rev. and Mrs. R.G. Shannon- house of Edgefield, S. C, are ex- pected to arrive tomorrow for a visit with Mr and Mrs. T. M. Mills. Miss Angie Caldwell who has been visiting friends at Lincoln- ton for some time is expected to arrive here tomorrow fora visit with Mrs Dr. M. R. Adams. Mrs. P. F. Laugenour returned yesterday from a_ visit in Char- lotte. Mis.es Flossie and Lillian Hous- ton of Davidson are visiting a number of relatives in the city. Mrs. W. H. McKay and little child are with the former’s par- ents at Hiddenite. Lawyer Dorman Thompson has returned from Morganton where he was the guest of friends over Sunday. Miss Willie Connelly and Mas- Clarence and Louis Connelly have gone to Taylorsville to visit Mrs. J. L. Gwaltney. Rev Charles A. Leonard who was assisting Rev. S. D. Swaim in a protracted meeting at Lexing- ton, in Davidson county, has re- turned to this city. Mr. J. C. Sullivan who has been visiting here and in North Iredell for several days has returned to his home in Winston. Mr, W. O. Benton, government gauger in the internal revenue service has recovered from his re- cent illness’ and returned to his office at Salisbury yesterday. —_++ar-o—_— Will Meet Hacket. It was stated on the streets this morning by one who claimed to know, that Mr. C. H. Cowls, repub- liean eandidate for congress, had decided to accept Representative would shortly announce his will- ingness to meet that gentleman in (Supper—6 :00 to 7:30 p. m. a limited number of appointments. The Charlotte Chronicle Says,: . Hackéft’s challenge and that he =i <i er ae * Oe “ath 02 igs pees a aa 2 * + Ae - “i Be) oe % ‘ Aa a Ce e et ig ae ) st e et e Bi c Ay et d ti e , he es da e i re f 7 ~ vO Se ee e TE sf f —————S——— THE EVENING MASCOT | tt ete ccatwre ty the tiara fell from his majesty’s brow. and to this incident he superstiti- “Telephone 53| OUSIY, ascribes the mishap of his DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, - ubdscription Price, el ~ Sntered at the Postotiice in Statesville 7. C.. as second-class mai} matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. —_—_—_— & NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BEYAN. For Vice President: JUHN WORTH KERN. $4.00 2 Year 10 Cents a Week STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. For Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: BB. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner : B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Edueation : J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. RB. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. —_—— For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. __ For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Zz. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R. F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. ——_ +o -—-—_— Cheer up! It will be cold enough next February. —_—_—_~+2@>-e—_— Japan is not pleased with the American comments on Count Okuma’s speech. Did she expect us to applaud it? ——_++2>—___—_—- Will that check for $6,551.30 in his pocket and a choice collection of valuable souvenirs in his pocket you can’t persuade Cy Young that the thirteenth of August was an unlucky day. —_—_++2>o__—__ It was estimated that 20,000 peo ple gathered to hear Judge Taft nominated. Just the exact num- ber that congregated in Boston last week to get a look at Cy Young. —_—~es-o————— Admiral Dewey will arrive at {| times. the naval war college at Newport next Tuesday. ably Mrs. Dewey, who owns the house the people gave the admiral | one of the if she hasn’t sold it. —__++@>-e—__—_—_ } The shah of Persia is going to be reign. busy to join im the Roosevelt move- And also presum-|in the morning they went on a short distance and then sent back O, pshaw! — -- 2+ 2 The death of Ira D. Sanky, the singing evangelist, pang of regret to those who re- member his sweet singing of the gospel hymns at the Moody and Sankey meetings some 30 years ago. ————_+ +a > —_ } ©The farmers will be obliged to get along the best way they can} ys . . t Cornell whe writes that he is too ment to ‘‘uplift’’ them. —_——_.<@>- Mr. Schwab says he firmly be- lieves that a period of prosperity is on the way that will surpass anything that we have yet experi- eneed. That’s the kind of talk sensible people like to hear, _-——_++ > —__——_ Count Zeppelin isn’t Germany's} only hope. ‘The other day the new Darseval dirigible balloon made a cirenit around the city of Berlin. staying in the air for two hours and three quarters, all the time un- der perfeet control. —__—_++@> > The American warships won't be quite so picturesqne if gray instead of white is adopted for their peace color, but they will be less conspicuous targets in case of a sudden outbreak of hostilities. ——_—__~++@>—__— Let’s see? When the president talks about the ‘‘uplifting’’ of the farmers— how about that? The brave and horny handed sons of the soil may take it as a compli- ment. but we fail to see where it comes in. —_—___++@o—_—_— A PROMISE TO PAY. About a month: ago the May- tiower, sometimes called “‘the President’s yacht’’ ran down the lumber-laden schooner, Wanawa. It wes in the night and Mi. Rocsevelt was aboard the yacht, but he knew nothing of the acci- dent until the next morning. Now it is claimed that Teddy declared that he would pay for the damage to the schooner if the gov- ernment failed to ‘‘make good.”’ Rear Admiarl Pillsbury, chic? of the bureau of navigation and acting secretary of the navy, 1s reported to doubt whether Presi- dent Roosevelt ever said he would pay for the damages that the May- flower inflicted. He says the offi- cial report indicates that the com- mander of the Mayflower was without blame for the collision, and he does not see wherein under such circumstances the govern- ment is liable for damages at all. Assuming that the Impulsive One made any promise in the name of the governmentto pay for dam- age committed by the Mayflower, it was only on the supposition, we suppose, that the Maytiower was to blame. | If the Maytiower technically was not to blame. the government eould not be expected to pay for damage. In such a ease the code which President Roosevelt would need no interpre- tion would offer probably its own sation of a situation too delicate for the lawyers to handle. In the mean time how many can- didates for the Ananias club will develop out of the affair? —__++2>-—_____ GREAT FIRES EASILY KIN- DLED. of a sport, of = [t is said that the precautions which the Indians took in the old days against forest fires would put to shame the careless inhabitant or camper near the woods in these When the Indians broke camp band to see that no spark was left unextinguished. If the single Indian will eause aj the lighted without the help of Prof. Bailey of Japan, the privilege of raising y . . . . es . of the Mikado’s subjects.’’ said Mr. L. J. De Courcey, of Yokoho- fireal Highway Oi Trage ‘to cease their breeding.’’—Balti- did not put out and several members would be sent back. Ali forest fires are not started by careless individuals; there are other sources of conflagrations, but many of the most distructive forest fires have been traced to match thrown care- lessly into dry grass or some other equally small act of thoughtless- ness. a Royal Chickens of Japan. ‘The most beautiful and extra- ordinary chickens in the world are those bred by the royal family of them not being ‘accorded to any ma. ‘‘These chickens are cele- of their tail feathers. a full grown rooster’s tail often length of twenty feet. The tail is of a lovely deep blue shade. while the body is buff. and about the neck is a white ring. these chickens has been known to sell to a wealthy Englishman for $1.000 on condition that he wild take them out of the country. “‘T believe that ere long the species will entirely disappear, as [ heard before leaving Japan that it was the intention of His Majesty more American. —_—_~++2———— Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Po ass 353 259 33332233229, WANT ADS. We want you to let your wants be known. > These right, reezy, usiness racers pare INEXPENSIVE and are sure to bring RoOoSULTS - 5cents atline 1 time i - 4centsa line 3times - - 6times - - 295 times - - - 33 cents a line - 3eents aline g2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 2 3 S 2 C € E ES E SI P E C E DI I E C E E EE E SI I E E E 2; Fe CE C ES E BI Z C E E BI ? BH I E E E BI A C E E EE E BI I E C E SE E € “Seceteceece eee ese eee’ eS THESE ADS REACH MANY readers every afternoon. Try an Evening Mascot want ad The investment is small; the re- turns big and quick. WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. Need not be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. WANTED—Furnished Room in private family. Address by letter, only, Frank care Mascot office. tf ‘“SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Publie schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first mail or express prepaid. All kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C., d &wtf 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Ss Ee CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. erowned again beeause during the “*soon return the band took it as a sign that there were flames to be brated for the wonderful growth ARG Travel Througa reaching & The Souther plates. A pair of | the south For Groceries, Fresh Meats] tive. four room house and good ete. Just Received a Fresh | out-buildings. lot of Swifts Premium RESTAURANT We are prepared to furnish as good table Board as can be had in the city. AT $12.50 PEh MONTH . Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & McFARLANE 588 CENTER STREET { Southern Railway Co. Through Puilmen Sleepisg Jars on palatial trains betweer principal Cities and Resorts of High Class Dining Cars. Many delightiul summer and winter resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky’’ “The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. : For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H.Hard wick, P.T.M. Washington,D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 ; AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. GLING FAST WOOD FIBRE PLASTER “SECOND TO NONE”’ THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE YOU. Statesville Plaster & Cement Company, statesvilte, N.C. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS | I can do your work right asI have had 21 years of experience. _I make a specialty of, con crete sidewalks and put down the kind that stays: Ix you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. &w Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FARM LANDS 57 acres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- lem Church, 30 acres in eultiva- tion, 200 frait trees, small dwell- ing and out-buildings. 140 acres two miles from Mt. Mourne, seventy-five acres in cul- tivation. Land level and produe- For prices and terms call on or write, ERNEST CG. GAITHER. {nsurance, Stocks. Real Estate, S*. Charles Hotel Building a Bm a i ~ < EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS|% PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST|% PLASTER ON THE MARKET, |§ CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICE? |& AND BOOKLET, if WILL PAY |} “OSCAR CARISON, | Statesville, NG DO NOT SUFFER WITH} HEADACHES When You Can Get | Headache Powder | : Hall's FOR 10 CENS WF HALLS, Prescriptionist ones ss $0 SS ne SOOOOOSSOIO ONO O99 O00 GEX, A * Beri E Safe — By | : NS ara Financial Integrity 7 . iy ‘the Merch nts & Farmers Wr Bank assures you al solute \ ' protection for all funds de- |y positea in its care. Court- i, eous atteation to the needs. _ of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve- == ry facility demarded -by <=<y commercial usages is placed. ; at the disposal of all who —— 4 will avail themselves of onr HERCHIANTS & FARMERS. BANK } INCORPOKATED - CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: L, T. STIMPSON, President. ©. 58. TOMLIN, Vice Pree’t ‘ iF. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treae. Directors : : 1. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A. Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, 1. K” Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. y SEVERAL THINGS | Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- ployees. ATH. The banking experience of Officers. 5TH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle all Your Business —— —————— To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered T he Service of THE | HIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 =, Ste aC hn eOe Ne OaO Oe He a and Dr NJ : o> Like The Other Folks and Buy Your S Groceries From ee | L. A. (oldman Purveyor to The People. Don’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful. ~ S Premiums I am Going to Give Away _-4 To My Customers. Special For This Week “ae 1 Pound 70c Tea 50c per Pound. a Phone No. 23. a eae aia THE WEST IS ALL RIGHT. Locke Craig is at Work and There Will be Rolled up a Rousing Ma- | jority for the Three Democratic ‘*Bills’’ of Democracy. Assistant Commissioner M. L. Shipman, who is the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of La- bor and Printing has returned to Raleigh wrom a visit with his fam- ily, who are summering in Hen- dersonville. He also visited Ashe- vllie, Waynesville and other points in the mountains and says all the resort towns are thronged with visitors from the South Atlanti¢ and gulf sates, Hendersonville be- ing crowded with them. SS Rg tated erase = ie m. pert SS SRR aR Pre we ~ ig Fy Sees rare CS England’s birth rate is 28 to the 1,000. British Africa has a population of 50,000,000. A copy of the first almanac pub- | lished in the American colonies that is now extant has sold for $505. The date was 1685. Bagdad has no newspaper in which it would pay to advertise. There is really buf one publica- tion, and that devotes its columns entirely to government notices. — Methodists at Seattle will build ““What is the political situation | a large institutional church for the in the west??? Mr. Shipman was asked on his return? /” ** All right,”’ was the prompt re- ply. . The people up there, Democrats, | of course, are for Bill Bryan, Bill Kitchin and Bill Crawford. We are too strongly grounded in the faith to allow disappointment to effect our loyalty to principle, and the Demoerats of Western Caroli- na will rally to the support of W. W. Kitchin. Mr. Craig, who is the most unselfish servant of the party in the state, has already speeches in the present campaign and is booked for several more in the Tenth district. It matters not whom the Republicans may nomi- | nate, the people will not desert the flag. Congressman Crawford has run his opponent, John G. Grant, into the ‘tall timbers,’ the latter hav- ing declined to meet Mr. Crawford in joint debate, and Democrats are much encouraged with present conditions. Every one appears to be hopeful of Bryan’s election to the presidency and_ so far as I could ascertain the west is all right.”’ ~ +++ CIRCUS CAR HERE. Robinson’s Circus is Well Known Here and Many People Will Greet Old Friends and Ac- quaintances and be Anxious to See the New Faces and Features L. H. Heckman, press agent of the John Robinson cireus. spent Saturday and Sunday in this city. With him came advance car No. 1 of the bill posting aggregation and tod\y the town and county are covered with dazzling posters that earry joy to the heart of the small boy and eatch the attesion of the} adult. The original itmery of th ecir- eus was altered and it comes to Statesville on Saturday. the 29th sorgshrd shrd shrdlu. .6. .6. .656 instead of Monday the 21st as originally intended. The trains will come into Statesville at an tarly hour on Saturday morning and piteh tents on the Kineaid base ball grounds. This loeality feels a personal sort of interest in Robinson show for the reason that the original John Robinson picked up at Salis- bury the greatest bareback rider of the world. It was none other than James Robinson, whose real name was Gorman, and to whoss equestienne feats the circus owner was attracted during an engage- men in that city. He was adopt- ed by the older Robinson and giv- en the name of James Robinson. This was 50 years ago. Gorman lived until last year. One of the most interesting peo- ple of the cireus is John Lowlow, the most famous clown any cireus have ever produced. He is a very old man now but his name is a valuable asset to any show. ——_——_~+-<+ > ___- Molly’s Letter. Little Molly sat down to write a letter to her father. who had been aksent three months, and this is v hat she finally sent: - ‘““Dear Father—We are all well and happy. The baby has grown ever so much and has a great deal more sense than he used to have. Hoping the same of you, I remain your daughter, Molly.”’"—The De- made f Japanese of that city preferably installling as pastor the Rev. S. "Yooshioki, the preacher at the First Methodist church. Sugar retails in Greece at 11 feents per pound. The duty is ‘about five cents per pound, No su- fear is exported. The principal byproducts are the pulp, which af- ter being squeezed is used to feed eattle, and the molasses which, mixed with chopped straw, is used for the same purpose. The first skyscraper in England will be a 21-story structure at Liv- erpool. Wales, wih more than half a million population, has only two small soda fountains. There are more women mem- bers of elubs in New York city than in any two other cities in the world. ~ = In the lane of the Sturgis place in Cherryfield, Me., is seen a clus- ter of ripe raspberries growing from an elm tree 12 feet from the ground. The bush bearing the berries which took root in a prong of the tree has become a thrifty craft. Moustaches are not men exposed to the severity of an Alaskan winter. They wear full beards to protect the throat and face but keep the upper lip clean shaven. In Indiana a woman 73 years old got first prize in a spelling con- test. worn by ——————_++@ oe —__—_ Rescuad From Sharks. Capt. Carlos Krebbs, commander “of the steamship Dalupaon, reports that last Sunday afternoon about 3 o’elock, while en route from Tude- ‘la to Iligan, the ship sighted fur Filipinos clinging to a submerged banea surorunded by a school of sharks, which, even after the ves- sel had come along side, persisted in hovering about the banca. The four men upon being picked ‘up related a tepible tale of suffer- ing and agony. They stated that they had left Basae, Negros, bound for Barill, Cebu, and that on Sat- urday they ran into heavy weather “which caused the banca to fill, sinking to the water’s edge and washing away their food and drink. Shortly after that the weather cleared, leaving these poor marin- ers under the glare of a tropical sun. Thenthe sharks appeared and to the agony of thirst and the pangs of hunger was added the terrific fate of becoming a morsel for a shark’s tooth. They had despaired of relief and every vistage of hope was gone when they sighted the Dalopaon.— Cebu Courier. -* >> Popular Excursion to Norfolk, Va. August 18th, 1908. The Southern Railway will op- erate its popular excursion to Nor- folk on August 18th. Train con- sists of first class day coaches and Pullman <ars, giving two days and one night in Norfolk. Following round trip rate from Statesvillle, $5.00. For detailed information see large flyers, or call on your depot agent. R. L. VERNON, lineator. Traveling Passenger Agent. Odd Items From Everywhere. | BO0SOOOO90FS8680098CCSOG0 e e@ e @ SB ° e 6 & © ® =] ® @ © e 8 S & & & S S § LAWRENCE BROS. CO. LAWRENCE BROS. CO FINE VALUES 6 8 ~ For Every Day Next Week. Bargains In Hammocks About Hali dozen left 91.50 was th2 price while they Jast is only 89c this is less tnan wholesale price. Long Gloves Again. Monday Black and white Lisle Thread and Silk worth 50 to 75c Our Closing out price is......... 25¢. CLOSING OUT PRIGESON OXFORDS All $2.50 and $3.00 Oxfords at $159 while they last- This is by far the biggo:t shoe bargain you have had orwil] have again this sea.on so if you want to share in this proposition, come quick be fore your No. is gore New Lace Bands by Express today. new designs 8 1-3 to 10¢ yard New Neck Ruching. Comes in Nice box, 6 different patterns in box. BICC CE Ce eee 25¢ WHITE WAISTS Tbe Kind we have been selling all the season for 98c they are too well known to describe further. Closing out price............. ee See eee ree 79e BIG BELT BARGAINS All 10, 15, and 25¢ wash belts while they last Be ee allie mere cee ce eee ter Pere 10¢ FRESH LO TOILET GOODS Entirely Mennens TPalcum Powder 2€.-.... <.<.2. 2 wcnce--soocee 15¢e Colgates “ “: Sa ae ere 19¢ Mulhens & Krepff, White Rose Glycerine soap No. 4711 Regular 25¢ priceper cake...................000 19¢ Big-lot of the old retiable Paim and Turkish Bath a ee eee eee 5¢e GET LAWRENCES PRICES ON ANYTHING & e S S e @ G e 6 S e & : r YOU WANT IT PAYS @ 90 0 0 0 0 0 9 8 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OO O O OO O O O C C O O H O O O O O O D 600SG8906S9ESES08500000080 ~ SCHOOL DIRECTORY. VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW . As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will have complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION ef which many will be offered, when busiess begins to rally after the election. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 ./ W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER, President. Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. School ef Arts and Sciences, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod- ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ble 11. School of Musie, with three professors and eight assistants and ineluding Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor V. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste negraphy, Bovk-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a directo ineulding Oi and two assistants. - Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tic service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formation, address R. T. VANN. Raleigh, N. C. Southern Conservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists. Violinists, in all degrees. Superior advant- ages at smal[cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. OA Fee Ss NS es a Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Bes preparation for College, ior busiaess, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J. A. & M. H. ZO LT. Oak Ridge N. C. Ee ae THE IREDELL BREEE (6. Pe ‘ awe ced Designi Has resumed work at the old | Engraving Sharpe tanyard and s-e man | Printing ufacturing all grade: of hance | Publishing made brooms fret, Plais and Colored Postal Card Publishing We make a spectaitr c: : i i SITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— 2lass wood ready for the stove | Business, Social and Wedding. Write "PHONE 113. | AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES IREDELL BROOM CO. Bere er ris want tee Flee Cotter Cards (name only) i box. Send P.O. M Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Oracc—no stamps. Send 6te if registration is desired ad gaaranteeprompt delivery RB’. AMMBROSE MILLER | Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. | John Robinson's Ten Big Shows in One. $10,000.00 in New Features. Expense Daily $3,500.09. Ah ae 7 THE ACT THEYRE ALL TALKING ABOU] 4 Bio Circuses! = a “COMBINED MENAGERIES. 4 Big Rings! 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 300 Cireus Acts. Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flving and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. dost of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. ~ Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions. Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White, Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, Kc. COMPLETE WiLD WEST Kivery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Femaie Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats and Talénted Aerialists, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. i 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 Cableav Waguns, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U.S. Soldiers. — Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi- cal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. “q e b b eS tt ER R R O N E IG re a , e COTTON MARKET. _———_ | Locai Market. ~- | Prices at wagon: Strict good middling....---- 11 | Good middding.... --------- 10% | Middling .....- -------+--- 101%, Stains and Tinges.--------- S@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York tinues about the same. , Spots went down 10 points and closed at 10.40. Futures closed as follows: Aucust..c. ...- -------+>- 10.10 Oetoper. 26 6 ss a = 93 DICCCHIDCE. =. 55-5 = oo 9.04 eG i - 9.01 ———_++ a At the State Farm. As the Mascot goes to press the farmers’ institute and picnic at the state farm is in full sway. A large number are present from this city and since morning there has been a st adv” stream of farmers through the city on their way to participate in the festivities. A report of the day’s doings will early passing appear in tomorrow’s Mascot. —++ > ——____ Cox Farm Sold. Mr. S. A. Fowler of Newton has purchased the well known Cox farm east of the city for $5,¥90.. . The farm cantains 177 acres of excellent land. Mrs. Cox. widow of the late W. B. Cox, who now occupies the place will vacate some time be- fore the first of the year and the new owner will then take posses- sion. Si : The sale was brought through Mr. R. V. Brawley. ee about On Her Vacation Miss Lena Houpe. the popular saleslady at the Knox, Poston & Co., emporium, is enjoying a well earned vacation. Tf the health of her mother. Mrs. Martha O. Houpe, who re- sides at 254 Webb street will per- mit she will leave for Hickory the last of the week for a visit of sev- eral days. Mrs. Houpe some time ago suf- fered from a shock and although much improved she has never fully recovered. —_-—_++2- With the Sick. Letter Carrier M.F.P.Trontman who has was seriously ill with ty- phoid fever has fully recovered and returned to his duties at the post office. Mr, M. A. Plyler of Cleveland, who is at the Billingsly hospital was reported as slightly worse this morning. Mr. T. A. Murdock who was at the hospital with a diseased arm is greatly improved and has gone ‘to his home in Chambersburg town- ship. ——___ 4 4 Street Improvements. The city street force and the road packing engine are busily engarged in improving the public square this morning. The square will be raised some to keep the ‘‘frog pounds’’ from forming in wet weather, which gives the street a bad appearance. LE Se Ee Real Estate Sold. Mr. R. V. Brawley has bought a tract of timber land north of the city from the W. M. Cooper estate. ~ The price paid was $5,000 and the deal was consumated through Mr. J. L. Kerr. ————~~++@>-—___—_ _Mr. Hatchet’s Daughter Dead. | Mabel, the three-year old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hateh- ett. died Saturday afternoon at 2 o’elock at the home of her par- ents two miles northeast of tosvn. The funeral services and inter- ment took place at South river ehureh Sunday afternoon. ——_++@>-—___ An apple tree, 150 years old, on the premises of Jeremiah Case. near Bally, Penn., is bearing a good erop of folle-walter apples. market con- | Smee oo - : SA RE PSR cy ee REET LIN eae acer eet ALO BY a PRY ANT OS < os facePnaiowlenn 3 Den ~ mamta cet ase LADY’S GC'LD WATCH LOST at Harmony Saturday, August 15. Elgin movement with black ribbon fob attached. Address Flossie Henderson, Turnersburg ad&w 2t UNDERTAKER AN*: EMBL RES Equipment in new eight column ‘annot be excelled in the eonnty. p rormypt attention. Beet of ser- vice, ‘Perms reasonable. in need of anvthing ia my Hine ’phone 71 through the week = D151 at night end on Sunde» Prompt attention given ’p is ne orders {ritct G. C. Critcher Funeral tf IGT cast Brac Sir e- WHEN A GHSTE oe Fiads vay pectation im quality or leneth of service. THE RECGLECTION re‘natis lon froods exeeeds bis gy after the price is forgotten. Things dose by balves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Rear Iocer <1é€ Trust Co. Phone No. 5d. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. & ee ie ace te ee 4 fe: a et = : 3 # Did you ever hear of any F one having pneumonia 2 who used Goose Grease z: Liniment or achild dying 2 y= 3 of ecrouv or sore throat a that had been rubbed with ex it. It’s worth its weight 3 in gold Jor these two es things alone. :-: le SA L DE A R G R C N R Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repsr- ing. Clothing called forana refurn- ed promptry. CLUB RATES $1 FER NORTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. <All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. lo dogg epsorg s.xOq “4, NX 09 euogd 10 3 4Ja] aq Uva SUapICO NVI YIVd3SY SHL SANIVO "Af 2S OS FT espaomM oseiliey Aqeg imox uC} SadvlL WAGGA MAN JURA, OL -0g rived and new ready to deliver Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING-CO. Most Modern o1d Up-To-Date! irecell County. My ; Funera! Cari When ! “TOQUIN[ | “ABPUNFT “] “ Ay IE | See our hne of Carpets just ar- | | A. BEG B= BILLY WOODALL Singing, Talking and Dancing Black- Face Comedian. se t h in h er e i r e n tn n a p i n a i n c a i a m a n a a a l l ae ne re n e e : ~ di c e s % ER G ST A R A FS TR E RE TN SP E ES MOVENG PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: A CLARINET SOLO WITH ITALIAN INFANTRY VAUDEVILLE AND ILLSUSTRATED SONGS THE GEM i THEATRE o8¢ SeEOES SkeEBOs sonenononsneg 3 WE SERVE COLD DRINKS & es & AT THE FOUNTAIN OF QUALITY Six Tons-—Twelve Thousand Pounds of Ice Used by Us Last Month. Help Us Use Twenty-Five Thousand Pounds This Month. a STATESVILLE DRUG C0. 5 Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. ° SOHC 2SES NS RZSESECESHORGEOOR See ee ee ee reece SCSS SHES DOSS AGNES B5VS9EFTC9ESD _ THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU, ; Of Statesville, N. C. : ap © ® a & eo S eS gS AN D ? ha c HE Y & s : & IS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. = 2 : = : % Accounts a: # sclicited from firms, corporations and indiv - ¢@ uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the Z very best terme that are consistent with good banking z methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits : ; CsLEITAL, SPOCK... . ipa nen ne $40,066.06 € = SHAREHOLDERS LIA BILITY.......cccseccsessescsone $40,000.00 ; 4 SurRPLts an» UnprvipED PROFITS............ $30,000.00 ; s i é Forsr Resources OVER... 2 $440,009.00 3 ~ | ? OFFICERS 5 |i é E. Steele. President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec F: and Treasurer, C. E..HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas g 5 W. G. CULBRETE, Manager Sevings Departmen? 7 VSET SOARES PER CBSSOOL45 920Z 6008S 9N9S SCOS 2862 9OOO Sr EE a, THE NORTH CAROLINA {ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE College of Agriculture and Mechanic! OF TSAINS AND MAILS. : tr IWworning Trains, j ATES a Practical education in Agricul- | ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- | < | chanical Engineering; in Cotton Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed Nerth |No.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23! 10:10] 10:30] 9:50 East |No. 361 10:28] 10:28] 9:50 | Manufacturing, Dyeing and In- | West No. 11} 11:10] 11:10 10:30 | dustrial Chemistry. -Tuition $45 as Beceny poe ae as 0.22 | a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 West (No2ll 3.451 3.45 | Scholarships.. Examinatiens for | pay maa : 7551 7:25 { admission at the College on Sep- | South [No.15 iNo 12) 7:55 | 7:30] 8:15! 7:25 | tember 2. Address 'North |No.24| 8:45] 8:55) 8:25 West |No.35| 10:22] 10:22! 9:50 | - i THE PRESIDENT, Trains No. 22 and 21 do net carr West Raleigt, N. C. mail. : ce e Te Te e ke 8 ee ee s ee e es e } : so e S e 8 e S e 5 e ] i al ae s i: 8 8 8 ‘RUTH | MADE” STANDS FOR ALL THAT ISGOODIN FIOSTERY. Toce are the “Gi ols of Quality” and with us quality jneins «peice as well as appearance. Our black th: “World's Best’? wile ve ail the wearof white 0, in. tersely {laek, fast and sanitary and the fiuish the orice joni strength of the goods, farcany other caods, ifrot try ones, Uideinviiesor: and prees. Ask for No. 150 at 10¢ 200 amt 400 at De und 350 at 25e. Mind the name _RUTE : FADE: andask vour dealer for them, he keeps them er w; i get them fer yon. RR ae SE Et CT ee me iver € Can you say this Fe 5O 0 b Se k t Ol e yb eS B se C e SS C S ee THE GRACECRD KNITTING MILL. ‘ RS weeecee Se + SSISESSSS SER SSM 3 RN ws Two Different Plumb % p ing Jobs the one good, the other ee or or bad, result in gain .orioss toyou. Naturally , Jon want plumbing done, wy SO that it will give you ‘n. Ww ant cutisfaction ard cost | = ‘u fess micneyv In the long I} ruvu. To attain that end huve us attend to every bit of tlumbing that reeds g2 a c c e 3 3 2 3 3 3 6 ¢ 8 3 3 iss luesiz p after. We guaran. ay ae . 2 ff tee materials and work- eo peux imausbip. w A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY _ PHONE 6t. 127 W. BROAv ST. ae. ~s eh ee eb Ss RS ee: 3a ame. S $33 332332323 3332333533EES WO MATTER WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT COME 'TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25 PER MONTH (J. Coat Eee 5 Sos Oe 8 | Pe GESSSESTS TSE PET TESES YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. Binder wwine, ice cream freezers,= Hammocks, Field fence, Ellwood poultry and rabbit fence. No. ze long leaf pine shingles. $ | ff o w American 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 ° ee ee Painted “V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on ‘this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. <A full line cf everything the farmer needs. The best as- sortment building materials to be found in western North aro- lina EVANS sHARDWARE COMPANY. PPEPEP EEE EEE REEDED EE DR At DRS Ds De De Do De Ws Dp ¥ : SHOE SALE! : iy OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. During i this sale our store has hummed with expressions EV I ye e mo r n or t o fa i t | of gratitude and satisfaction from pleased custom- ers. We only have a very limited amount of Sum- i mer Footwear lef. from this sals but you may still fiad just what you are looking for. : ber the danger of delay. eS B. MILLER, The shoe Man. uM : Seaeeeaa enon wewese Remem- Sh e DR UR W We Sh Te a a. a. gp. ga a SSESSERESSASESESS TERS? GET YOUR NAME ON OUR = VISITING LIST for our wagon to call and you’ll always have clean, white and perfectly laundered linens. ‘THE LAUN- es THAT Oe in aS part of pz aa is the — ne g\ Ww tatesville Steam Laundry # . C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 . 3 Si ae y ad se c Ke e s . cn it Ar a €3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 ¢ ' SSSSceeeeceecceceece sd X Bsa NI oN Tosa a a Se: Vol. 1. ORE STERN RR ae pe RS ae ersten Pe fem Spoaminaar N.- €., Wedesday Evening, Rees 19, 1908, cre al INSTITOTE EOS Senet ee j ‘ ; ' iz exercise of his skilled lebor or ee al training and his comper- sation far for the ‘ education. greater by is Mr. Reimer assistant professor | Farmers And Their Wives And Many Others Are Guests’ °f horticulture at the A. & M. col- of Superintendent and Mrs. Meachem at State Farm—Interesting Talks by Mesdames Austey ani Orr, Miss Lazenby and Others—A Close Colt Contest—Over 2,000 Present A large assembly of farmers ac- , to speak to their boys early, and | companied by their wives families from all sections of Ire- to eether with many teachers, law- dell county, Statesville citzens, ; School at a half hour session or so | 2% All children should receive Bible and; , moral training at home and not ‘leave it entirely to the c.. ’ Sib nday vers, business men and represenia- | a week. jive Women gathered at the State I carn yesterday to enjoy the Ins! i-- fits ikl ANDI. ub OTE asion now e stab-} lished for the betterme nt of con. | sitions on the plantations and ef | the community in general as well The desn of contentment im the hearts of} lines. our people, in their place in Ble. edy for espree the plantatious and to inspire them to plan and for better and larger things in improving the com- tally apon work each day; forts and attractiveness of their home surroundings and. striving thu in a pirit of contentment will rapidly convert country life to be most desirable and even fashiona- ble. as it is already in many see- tions Where modern comforts and beauty have been provided. A notable improvement was seen in the number of both single and | year. ‘e is to implant a spirit motbers’s , others to attend the mecting an double carriages used by the farm- ers for the comfort of their fam- ilies and the good roads added to four years, tuition free, the easy gouge and coming of the’ viSItors. Mr. as usual most hospitable and seats, ice water in abundance and Mrs. Meachem proved benches, and a shaded «rbor made the warn: day pass by comfortably. The Woman’s Institute. The eS session was opened by Rev, W, A. Lutz who spoke ef the ability of our women to learn 10 dispatch the work of the house- ‘ hold quiekly and thoroughly and of the importance of learning to as means of cook properly a pleasure to our families and of re- is no trival, but almost a sacred duty. me excellent Motherhoed’’ is re- commended for parents; it treats of physical moral An “Amerie an and training of children and is $1.06 5 Mes. Orr will gladly answer along ch qucstions ee She gave an exeellent rem- children’s chest; to be rnbbed outwa rdiy tive drops of oil of peppermint mixed in half teaspoonful of lard. After a for which was delicions, colds on the recess luncheon ine parties rested awhile in the grove of fine caks and Mr, Meachem eave a talk instructing all present to impart the information received during the institute to their ncigh- bors and families and to interest picnic nually, Te then introdueed Mrs. D. Ausley who announced that A. and M, college scholarship for could be cbtamed for able to enter for examination at Raleigh Sep- tember 2 and arrangements ‘must be made within the next few days ~~? Ae any a boy by writing or notifying her of the application Ina few remarks she . impressed upon the parents the ‘benefits of a daily brushing of ehil- dren’s teeth and of frequent visits to the dentist to keep hem filled. otherwise poor teeth and indiges- “rishappen aan ate taining their good health which | The themselves tion in a few years results. necessity of carrying erect was urged upon the young people—as round shoulders and a wppearancs of — the whole physique resulted and the internal effect was most detri- Every means open for im- mental to good health as one be- provement should be utilized in- _comes like a poor machine out of telligently and the institute meet- ings well attended. He then intro-? wear. A mention of the dignity and in- duced Mrs. W. P. Orr whose sub- dependence of plantation life was Ject was ane Moral Training of "desired, where self improvement Children.’ The early control of Was emphasized so that guidance § The strenuous drinking | might be properly utilized. necessity of giving cool water often to infants and the plantation home » life daily bath for the first few‘ vears: along some particular line could be . : . . . children accomplished during the winter season, apart from the rush of the life of business or pieasure in town, also that their should be , spoken of with love and reverence of using as little medicine’ _ by those who have become success- as possible and no tea of coffee and! ful in city pursuits for are not by not over feeding, micht be avoided and few teething» No starchy food today the product of our best plan-- troubles result. indigestion most of our eminent edueéators, business and professional men of . “ : x ° “f nor biscuits should be fed until the ‘tation home life. a» z rs ‘argest teeth «at leas are fuilyi _Miss Laura Lazenby was then introdueed very suitably as one of developed in infants. She urged that modesty should _Statesville’s most prominent edu- be insisted upon in the nursery so ; cators and her address was listen- that it would follow atacally. through life and that we remem-! subject Her of ed to with much interest. was ‘*Beautifying ber that children early understand se -hool grounds and advantages of the pith of what is said them and that a jest should never be made of any lack of morality, ; befor Ca ‘farm life.’ She hoped that cur- ing the coming year a greater in- ‘terest would be aroused towards ats the old saying is true that only ‘the improvement of schools in our ‘*Fools make a mock of sin.”’ An equal standard of morality should be required for boys and girls alike and that social purity would be inereased by pareuts greatly imparting knowledze ! comfort and pleasure. | county by a general cleaning with- _in of buildings and by flower and tree eulture—at the houses also ‘and that the beauties of nature: little magazine | spiritual | ; t ' } { ‘tren to keep bond : both carly ‘ ' ithe i tables and lege, Raleigh, was then introduce. ‘ed and spoke entertainingly several We urged a more general use of vegetables Ly MWwon subjects. farme rson their own home for attractive home surroundings for the voung more them on the farms planting of the ‘qualities of fruits and vegetables of late. rows, wide for the : cst varieties Also the 1 for a succession and planting in long instead of with a hoe. What the Men Did. The men’s Sossicm Was en ': order at 10 being the et horse it the attendance largest that has ever of these events at the a. Iit., attend one farm. Prof. C. S. French of Rocking- ham county spoke on the ‘‘value of stockraising’ and he was fol- lowed by Prof. C. E. Riemer who spoke on the mmportange of horti- culture to the farmer. At 12 o’clock there was an ad- journment for lunch and at 2 the Session was resumed. _ Mr. C. B. Williams, director of the North Carolina Experiment station spoke on ‘‘Seed Selection’’ and he was followed by Prof. French whose topic was ‘’Soii im- provemient.”’ E.D. Millsaps spoke on ‘ Dem. Gustration Work,’’ Following the of the farm was made with Super. intendent Meachem as guide. One of the most interesting fea- tures of the day was the contest for prizes offered Tor thy best coNs sired by the Farm’s stallion, Ire- dell Chief. A number, something like a dozen or more, of execed- ingly handsome colts were shown and the contest between a black colt owned by J. C. Crawford of Bethany township and a sorrel owned by Mr. Andrew Parks o: Statesville was very close. The first prize of $10 was finally to the former and the seccnd of $> to the latter. Mr, Jake Tackey of Stony Point was third with a spirited black speci- men. exercises a tour awarded Prof, French acted as jude: ee Mr. Moore Loses Finger. Mr. Charlyyn P. Moore suffered a very painful aecident this morn- fing abeut 9 o’clock, at the Gaith er Lumber Company’s shops near the depot. j Mr, Moore was running a planer and by some means his hand was was caught in the cap on the ma- chine, In trying to extricate his hand | : y : | eral public sentiment tends in the rer on the left hand Was caught and crushed to a jelly. Where the finger joins the hand the member was cut off. but not until it had carried the hand into the cogs a little way, bruising ii badly. his middle fine apart | and ew'tivating by ploughing with | By a mighty effort he was ale | to pull his hand from the machine. " He was taken to Long’s sanitorium Nir. Moore stpod the injury well and in a short time was back at} the scene of the accident but it is needless to say. not at work. ——__~++@>e—_. Painted Church Steeple. The steeple on the First Presby- terian church was painted yester- day to the very top, where the big i ' Ss = < & °% . oO g ) doula \ be “more ~aalized fo our, phere was given a coat of gold She illus- themselves according to the meas4 trated with amusing anecdotes, <a : A - . . ~ rs . i . ) "Pen. ure of the intelligence of the in- ' Which kept her audience in exeel- | ®t “'€eple Chambers irom Green terrogator, for i iInnoecency is ignor- lent humor. ance as well. children from information given means power and that one’s value to himself financially as well and ered to see the men at their some- Fathers must not be backward to the community increase with what perilous work. unwisely by colored persons. She desired to em- I ville. X65 This would protect | phasize the fact that education : thay they received $50 for the job. A large crowd of people gath-! leaf. The work was done by a couple and somebody said | boy and others get in the wagon to Animals is doing in that eity. ‘THAT NEW SOCIETY, | _ Humane Organization May be eet in This City at an Early Dxte—Much Interest is Being Manifested But More Names are Wanted. Since it was suggested in The Mascot some days since that there was 2 broad field of work for a Humane Society in this city, the paper and those who suggested the idea originally have received mueh encouragement, A number of names have been the editor and in due course of time they will receive notic: of a meeting, Several well known persons have called at the office and given the project their approval, Yesterda y & gentleman who for- meriy lived in Asheville called and told in a most interesting manner of the good work the Soci- ety for the Prevention of Cruelty Sent FO Not only are offenders being brought to the bar of justice in Asheville and punished but a very healthy respect for the law, the society and its officers has devel- oped there and eases of overload- ing or other forms of cruelty are now very rare, In addition to this a great deal of attention is paid to the children and at the present time those of the diiferent Sunday schools and others who never see the interior of a church, are being educated in regard to the rights of dumb animals and along humane lines. It is the purpose of those inter- ested in the matter to take up a similar work here an dall that is required to insure a successful in- auguration of the interprise are a few more names of people who are interested enough to become mem- bers and if nothing more, to lend the influence of their names to the movement. You are simply requested to send or bring your name to the ed- itor of The Mascot and it will be turned over to a committee that now has the matter under consi& eration and will not be made pub- lic without the consent of the per- son. Oi the names received a num- ber have been those of well known ladies and it is sincerely hoped that more will come to the front. One of the surprises has been the slowness with which the clergymen of the city are showing an interest in the matter. In addition to the above a num- ber of timely communications on this subject have been received at the Mascot office. - All of them are well written and to the point. The following is a fair sample of these and shows that the gen- right direction. An Encouraging Letter. Statesville, N. C., Aug. 17. Editor Evening Mascot: I noticed in your paper of re- cent date that a gentleman wished to form a society for the preven- tion of cruelty to animals. These societies are secret, and should be and if the gentleman is in earnest you can put my name right by his. These are very hot days and the man who will trot from early morn to late in the day a delivery mule just because he is a willing mule and then run him under sad- dle and spur for all there is in him, needs the attention of the law and the man who wants to please his little boy and gears up a little billy goat to a wagon almost large enough for a small horse and said and lay whip to the overloade? goat needs attention of the law. And once more, the man who maintains a surface closet and PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss Mary Shafer of Salisbury is visiting at the home of Clerk of Court J. A. Hartness. Policeman J. N. Morgan went to Winston-Salem yesterday morn- ing to attend the Confederate Veterans re-union. Mr. and Mrs. H. M: Eubanks returned yesterday from a visit to relatives in Monroe and Union county. Mr. Warner, manager of the marble works, has rented a house on North Tradd street and will move his family here from Raleigh in about two weeks. We are glad to welcome Mr. Warner and fam- ily to our town, Mrs. O. F. Crowson returned to her home at Burlington yesterday after spending a week or more here with Mrs. H. H. Crowson. The Concord Tribune says: “Mrs, L, P. Stevens and Miss Louise Sloan left this morning for Statesville, where they will visit for several weeks.”’ The Catawba County News of Newton says: ‘‘Miss Nannie Mills, of Statesville, spent several days with her aunt Miss Katie Hoover last week.”’ Mr. W. Y.unt of Newton is vis- iting Mr, Harold Yount for the rest of the week. Miss Nell Armfield has returned from a visit to Miss ha Allen at Kinston. She also visited at Morehead City while away. Mrs. F. C. Greene and daugh- ter, Miss Melba arid Mr. J. A. Greene Icft yesterday for Elkin. to visit Mrs. C. E. Holeomb. Miss Connie Holeomb of Elkin arrived here Monday for a visit with relatives and friends. Mr. G. W. Baity of Williams- burg was in the city o nbusiness this morning. Cashier Roberts of the Internal Revenue office returned from a trip to Asheville at noon today. Mr. Clarence Ramsey hag re- turned from a visit with relatives at Huntersville, Miss Mary Stimson is Visiting at Lenoir. Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Johnson and daughter, of Gastonia, are visit- ing Mr and Mrs. J. M. Johnson. Miss Louise Harbin has return- ed from an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Sronce at Char- lotte. Mrs. J. J. Lindsay and Miss Bessie Houston of Monroe are vis- iting Mrs. J. G. Powell on Center street. Mrs, J. O. Walker,, of Mor- risville, N. C. Wake county, isa guest of Mrs. J. A. Cooper on East Sharpe street. Mr. J. B. Stephenson of Rocky Mount, V2., has returned to his home after a visit with friends here. —_~+So—____ Fine Horse Flesh. Mr. Sam R. Brown of the States- ville Reality and Investment Co., went to Tyrell this morning. He expects to return tonight and may bring with him as fine a piece of horse flesh as has recently been seen in this city. won’t use lime and other disen- fectants also needs the attention of the law and a police whose bus- iness it is see after this, ought not to be asked year m and year out while there are so many men who ‘would attend to this. I notice a piece in the paper a few weeks since touching this matter but I never saw a sanitary police visit any where. Yes, let’s have he soeiey form- ed and lets see if there can’t be some reforms worked along these lines. 0. I. C. f Big Bull Snake At Bryan’s Gate WALLA WALLA MAN FLED. Peleg Bragg Took a Sprint Through the Colonel’s Alfalfa Field—Mr. Bryan Replies to Van Cleve’s Most Recent At- tack on His Candidacy and the Denver Platform. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 18.—Peleg Bagg, of Walla Walla, Wash., un- expectedly encountered a big bull snake in front of the residence of William J. Bryan this afternoon as he was departing from a confer- ence with the democratic standard bearer and the flight of the stanch Bryanite across the freshly mown alfalfa field created more excite- ment than has been witnessed at Fairview in a long time. The newspaper men were wait- ing in their tent at the foot of the main paved pathway for Mr. Bagg to tell them of his interview. They had not seen the huge black ser- pent glide out of alfalfa stubble to eross the red brick pavement to the field on the other side where the hay was taller. The Walla Walla democratic leader’s agile spring into the air and his rapid run through the al- falfa straight for the trolley line several hundred yards away caus- ed consternation in the newspaper tent, as well as among scores of casual visitors to the estate. Before Mr. Bagg could be overtaken he jumped aboard a car and was whisked off to the city, where he took the first train out of town for Walla Walla. Mr. Bryan was nonplused by his visior’s conduct until a mighty cackling by flocks of chickens and their hurried departure in a panic from the alfalfa field suggested to . him the presence of a snake in the stubble. An expedition was then organized by the visitors to hunt for the snake and put him to death but their efforts resulted in noth- ing. It Looked Mighty Big to Bagg For several days alarming re- ports of the presence of a bull snake of unusual dimensions have been in circulation at Fairview. Until today only children had said they had seen the reptile. Peleg Bagg told Johnnie Cole, the street ear conductor, that the snake was more than six feet long and big- ger than his wrist. Moreover, ac- cording to the story of Mr. Bagg’s adventure as it was filtered through the mind of Johnnie Cole, the snake turned upon the Demo- eratic visitor from Walla Walla and emitted a prodigious hiss. It was this that caused Mr. Bagg to take to flight so unceremoniously and rapidly across the alfalfa. field. Two of the farm hands at Fairview devoted most of the af- ternoon to a search for the snake. A Reply to Van Cleave. Mr. Bryan discussed with ap- parent lack of interest the last public statement of James W. Van Cleave, president of the National Association of “Manufacturers, in which another appeal is made by Mr. Van Cleave to the business men of the country to organize against the Denver ticket, and dic- tated a short statemen for publi- eaion. Mr. Van Cleave, for the second time within a month, set forth reasons why the business men of the country should not vote for the Demoeratie candidate. Mr. Bryan would not enter into any (Continued on 4th Page.) safe oou ae inca es tin eS a oO, Neel aaa RE: te Te ee i" eM ned a SC O O T RA R EE Ea PR E B L E BE E GE A IE PS EG E T I oe ea e ms AA D OE OE ee Ga l t wt at RR 2 i ‘ We a SS I SR E ae vw Ha e te Fe ta t e ei i i n e l i a d l 6. AM E S Br a i n s aceaiee n t Ca e e LI E B I OE E BO N E EI : | Fo 8 f i ~ fn eg g Re aT Si s s LL _——— THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, a ubdscription Price, = $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Entered ut the Postotiice in Statesvilic <. C.. a8 second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. —_—_—_—— NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. For Lietitenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T. W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. tw CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff : JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. —_++>- Will somebody please discover the serum that will put an end to the present fearful epidemic of heat. ——~+ > >—_ In Boston a woman has won the swimming championship from aman—but that’s no reason she should be given the right to vote. ++ Rescue parties this fall will have a world wide choice—kere’s Peary looking for the north pole and Chareat deep in the antartie regions. ———++@>- > __ Said the earthquake to the earth: “‘Shake, old girl!** Said the earth to the earthquake: ‘‘I am shocked, Sir!”’ ——-++ @ > ——___ A preacher in Old Orchard, Me.. wrested 10 bushels of coin and gems away from the members of his congregation. Wha; a valua- ble asset he would be to either of | the national committees. ————~+<+@>-e—____ President Reesevelt would hard- ly have eared to suggest to the gentlemen gathered at the State a | ed. fattempt to lyneh a negro who had Farm ‘yesterday that they required PSss them. Some of the holes A more solid. sub- stantial, healthy and “uphitine. prosperous looking set of men have never in this or any other state. Those Yankee farm- ers that the president proposes to ‘‘upliit’’ must be a bad lot. ——~<@>>—__ This week our friend the scien- been assembled tist informs us that the dragon fly has 50,000 its eye and while we are prepared to accept this like all other scientific state- ments, May lenses in we be pardoned Zor asking: ‘“*Who the deuce count- ed *em?’ Eugene W. Chafin, the prohibi- tionist presidential candidate play ed a hero’s part when he tried to fieeme negro from the But it didn’t come out as it Goes in melodrama. protect a mob in Springfield. Instead of the mob becoming re- specttully sileit and taking off its hat. somebody hit Mr. ‘Chafin ““mit a brick.’’ no $ The main reason why find it difficult to vachting is declared by a recent women understand writer to be that the ‘‘weather’’ of the boat changing. A more plausible rea- side is constanly son is that they can’t often go yachting alone. and even a very elever woman could not be ex- pected to manage a_ boat and a man at the same time. EO + Charles L. Sewart of Dallas, is a might watchman in the freight yard of the Santa Fe railroad at Amarillo and Jast Thursday night he discovered 13 hoboes breaking mtoe cars containing valuable mer- | chandise. Ife held them up, but surrender and He kill. ed six and the other seven surren- they refused to Stewart began shooting. y . > ’ dered to the single man. Frobpa- have more of that held only six cartridges. —_~<+2> > In a race mot which broke out bly he would Lot them, except his revolver in Springfield. HL, last Friday night four persons were killed, a in} pred, and many negro dwellings burn- large number seriously The riot was started by an Tha authgrities fad spirited the negre assaulted a white woman. away, and an enraged mob made a general raid upon the negro seec- All of which once more goes to emphasize the that it is the same old story and that geograph- tion of the town. indisputable fact ical conditions have nothing what- ever to do with an enraged pop- ulace serving out a “‘pumishment to fit the erime.”’ > THE WORK OF THE WOOD- PECKER., For a long time there has been a complaint from the owners of the valuable timber lands to the effect that they suffered ¢reat losses an- nually beeause of the cdesructive work of the woodpecker but ii seems as though the work of these feathered fellows is even more disastrous than one would at first suppose. In one of his recent letters in the Charlotte Colonel Fred Olds told of the curious fact | Observer tha; in a country so well wooded | as this the woodpeckers have tak- en to boreing telegraph poles. The Mascot is in receipt of a} most interesting article on this identical subject from the Forest Service at Washington and we re- | produce it in part. It says: ‘‘Birds are destroying the tele- | phone and telegraph poles in the! south and southwest. particularly | in Texas, Arizona and California. } In some places fifty per cent of all! the poles along the right of way} have been riddled by these inno- | cent offenders, which belong to! . fieials, who has recently returned | the woodpecker family. “One of the Western Union of- | ' ie from an inspection throuch the | west, reported having seen twenty | five telephone poles with two or! | three hundred holes drilled clear ' were three or four inches in diam- eter. “‘An officer of the Illinois Cen- tral Railroad counted the white cedar telephone poles along the right of way near Covington, Ten- nessee, which had been affected by woodpeckers. and found that out of 268 poles, 110. or 41 per cent. had been bored. ‘‘In some cases destruction of the pole takes only a few months and the condition makes it dangerous for a lineman to climb the stick. “The real object of the birds in drilling the holes j One telephone man said that the weakened is uneertain. huming of the wires was mistaken by the birds for inseets excavating beneath the surtnee of the wood. and that they drilled the poles in quest of thes» imaginarv insects. It is very probable, however, that the holes are tirely avated for an en- The is a provident. bird. At the proper season it stores up exe different — purpose. woodpecker and other foods for future consumption. a supply of acorns In the summer these holes are often found stored with acorns. ‘*Many methods for preventing this damage have been sugested, but probably the most successful 1S preservation with creosote. A line of ereosoted poles, opposite the one near Covington. was ex- amined, and not a single hole was found. When is considered that creosote will not only prevent +4 It the damage caused by the wood- peeker, but also protect he pole beth and deeay, its great value as a pre- indefinitely against insects ;servative is apparent.’’ —_«<~<@>-»—___ According to Chinese law a wit¢ who is too talkative may be di- voreed, | Ww | ¥ | b we Se SSS SSS SS Se Se Se SS x S gy ey ‘i Z WANT ADS. : rn ® Ye want you to let your Y wants be known. w aes hesa Prigist, reezy, usiness racers . 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Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C. d &wtf state price. order and we mail or express prepaid. a ee oe kinds of books ! | WANTED—For U.S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men. between ages of 18 and 35, citizens of United States. of good charac- ter and temperate habits, who ean speak, read and write Eng- lish. For information apply to Reeruiting West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.: 3 South Main street. Asheville, N. Officer, 16 C.; National Bank. Lenoir. N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby. N. C.: 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C.. or 13744 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. RESTAURANT We are prepared to furnish as good table Board as can be had in the city. AT $12.50 PEh MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & McFARLAND 538 CENTER STREET Southern Railway Co. reat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern Siaies. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Lana of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. : For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H.Hard wick, P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. a Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. LNG F AST WCOD FIBRE PLASTER ‘““SECOND TO NONE”’ EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS |# PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST |# PLASTER ON THE MARKET, THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES | AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU Statesville Plaster & Cement Company, Statesville, N.C. New Line of MATOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of|§ experience. -I make a specialty of;"con 3 crete sidewalks’ and put/# down the kind that stays. It you me give you a bid. ~~ OSCAR CARLSON, — &wW Statesville. NC Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must. sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FARM LANDS D7 acres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- lem Church, 30 aeres in eultiva- tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell- ing and out-buildings. 140 acres two miles from Mt. Mourne, seventy-five acres in eul- tivation. Land level and produc- tive. four room house and good out-buildings. For prices and terms call on or write, ERNEST C. CAiITHER. {nsurance, Stocks. Real Estate, Phone No. 23. want concrete|¥ work of any kind done let] ISNSNSNSUEI® eve NOT SUFFER WITH HEADACHES * When You Can Get Hall’s Headache Powder FOR 10 CENS WF HALL’S, _Prescriptionist ; ecesienans eecciaienenans—~enana 2 DO ythe Merch-nis & Farmers Bank assures vou atsolute protection fur all funds de- positea in its enre. Court- eous attention to the needs of our depositorsis required * from allemployees; and eve- ‘ty facility demarded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr ¥ services. MERCHANTS & FARMERS. BANK f OF STATESVILLE INCORPOK ATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: {. T. STIMPSOn, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t {F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors: 1’, Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichalson, [.. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £&. B. Watts. SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank sr a n e n c e - s o e r e r t c y yy 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered T he Service of THE HROT NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 GET THE HABIT Like The Other Folks and Buy Your Groceries From INTRA € lioldinan 25 Purveyor to ge The People. : GEE = ee « = = gy Don’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful & Premiums I am Going to Give Away S To My Customers. Special For This Week 3 1 Pound 70c Tea 50c per Pound ° é ize J ” ar e 7 a f e - e 7 e n e C e - e 7 ee ‘ Ba e e ee e ee e AE B BE S S oc quite an experience when we were Things From Whitney. The Traveler and his life part- ner who has shared mutually ‘x the joys and sorrows of life Zor 43 years, has just returned from a visit among many friends in the counties of Alexander, Iredell and Wilkes. I am glad to say there has been quite a lot of improvements in many respects since we were over those old grounds, and there js still room for improvement. es- pecially on the public roads in We passed some places where it appeared like the hugeyv top might get torn off with the brush that hung over ‘the real, and the searcity of sign- some places. boards makes it very unpleasant ! for travelers when in sections of the country where they are not ac- quainted. : We found that farming has been very much improved, and crops are, generally speaking, looking weil. The people say that cotton at this time promises better han usual. People euli- vate much more land with the same number of hands than they used to do from the fact they have better machinery, and yet I saw quite a number of good farm- ing tools with no shelter except the broad canopies of heaven. We saw lots of fruit going to waste through Alexander and Ire- dell counties. In our trip through Moravean Falls we saw the largest Yellow Jacket’s nest that we ever saw, but they didn’t appearr to be mad. It is the only Yellow Jacket’s nest that I ever|Fallstown, New Hope, Olin. saw run by steam power. But| Sharpsburg, Shiloh, Statesville while I am speaking of things in Wilkes, I want to say we had crossing the Brushy mountains: it was there we saw the old ‘‘eroundhog’’ machine threshing wheat, and we saw apples going to waste ihere worse than in Alex- ander and Iredell, for these were going to the still house, and al- though 1 was in Wilkes two nights and a day I didnt sce a drop of that ‘‘eye-water,’ so you see I was among pretty good folks. Now last, but not least, I will tell of the meetings: New Salem miles east of over by chureh, several of Statesville, Mr. Wage, had a meeting that re- Society presided sulted in 16 conversions. church, presided over by Rev“STr. Swain, of Cool Springs, yielded 6 eonverts, Damascus continued | their meeting and had a great re- vival with 9 converts, and there had been some good meetings in Wilkes. i learn since coming home that | Rev. Mr. Bradshaw has had sever- al days of meetings at Whitnei. haven’t learned the final result of that meeting, but out of a large number of penitents there were 7 or 8 converts. The Sunday schooi is in a pros- perous condition. No serious sickness in the neighborhood. Now this article is too long. so wishing all well, I close for this THE TRAVELER. —__—___<<< >» ___—_ What’s an Inch of Rain? The rain fell in buckets, the thunder racketed terribly, and the lightning drew zigzag lines of bright gold upon the violet sky. **So you, too, don’t know what said time. r : an inch cf rain is exactly.”’ the weather clerk, as he looked at his rain measuring instrument. “‘Very few people, do, it seems. j I'll explain it to you. ““An aere is 6,272.640 inches. An ineh of water on an acre is therefore 6.272.610 cubie inches to the gallon, equals 22,000 gallons; or 220.000 pounds or 100 tons. **An inch of rain is, in other words. rain falling a¢ the rate of 100 tons to the acre.”’ square Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Vietor Talking machine. They eannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. -_— CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: Superintendent Instruction: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Colleétor: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL, City Electrician: J.D. COCHRAN, D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECH7. W. T. Kincaid and C. V. Henkel. iIugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. CLARENCE W. CONNER. -- Thomas Kerr, W. H. MeKay and CLARENCE W. CONNOR. John Walker and Burette Walker. Aldermen. First Ward. Seeond Ward: Third Ward: Fourth Ward: Police Department. Chief : Patrolmen: John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. Fire Department. Chief : Townships in the CouXty. Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- burg, Coddle Creek, Concord, Cool Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Turnersburg, Union Grove. +--+ > -___-- Apples and Chestnuts Galore. The Newton Enterprise says: “It will be good news to the people of this part of the country to learn that the apple and chest- nut crops in the mountains are as abundant as the summer apple and peach crops are in this coun- It has been a long time since so many of the mountain Limber- ty. twigs and chestnuts were on the market.”’ —__++2>o—__— oan | from the governorship. - Gov. Glenn’s Future. Friends of Governor Glenn are interested in a story that comes from Atlanta, to the effect that the Tome Missions department of the Southern Presbyterian church has made a proposition for him to | ———*4 Sinee the forests fires in Maine there has erowth of grass and ferns in the burned sections. been a remarkable Through blaekened turf the green shosts @ S080 0608095509006 8006000 =aa=—/ AW RCNCE == UOUST CLEAN-UP SALE 00 S OO O G E 9 O 0 0 0 0 iS NOW On and will continue until our stock is reduced We find that we have too many goods for this season of the year, and as our buyer will go to the North- ern markets in a few days we must get rid of about $5,009 worth of goods to make room for Fall stock. These goods must be sold regardless of price. Our motto is:—Clean up at the end of a season, even if we nave todo it at a sacrifice. Lots of goods will be sold for less than wholesalecost Come and see, look at, ex- amine and compare our goods and prices with those quoted you, even at Special Sales,and YOU WILL SEE WHO CUTS THE PRICE. Read our special quota- tions in tomcrrow’s Mascot and trade at Lawrence’s. It will pay you. 90 S SO 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 G 9 9 G 9 9 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 LAWRENCE BROS. CO. O9SSSSSS9SSESSSSSSCSOOOOCS SCHOOL DIRECTORY. VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term HNROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling et this season oj the year, besides you will bave complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many wiil be oifered, wiea busiess begins to rally after tie election. INTERNATIONAL BSUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 ./ aw. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLIER, President. SRO TI @9 9 0 0 0 0 8 Baptist University ior Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. ! enter the service of the board as 1. School cf Arts and Sciences, with eight professors and six > “y seen 1, . man — 1] od * x oe . ame ' < mpcin ° a field worker when ke retires | assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod- ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ble. 1]. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with tw> prefessors, and Painting, Decorating and Designs. O: 4 inculding 1e 1 ed Sy IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor iave grown until in places they : : : : : 4 5 } : VY. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste: have almost hidden the marks of the fire, There are 17 companies operat- ing on the Nile and Eeyptians eanals. : —_—_~++>-—_ —__—_ Rev. Mr. Rawee. a converied | Aboriginee from New says. “‘Tattooo your wife. sure cure for the and makes her immune from the Put the tatto marks on her chin and she will stick to | you closer than ever.” and proba- | bly if you want it to work out the affinity bug. divorcee other way, tattoo yourself. ——_~++@>»>—___ 500 pair of LACE .CURTAINS 75¢ up $3.50. New Hal! eurtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. que nography, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a directo: and two assistants. y Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes ‘ tie service, stndents save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in ' formation, address R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C, Zealand, | 3 2 wane Qouthers = (fonservatory of Music DURHAM,N. C. Not the largest, but the best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, Violinists, inall degrees. SJSuperior advani- ages at small cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. CAERIDGE INS TDITUPE Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Bes preparation for Colleze, fur business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. . <> 51 E> CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Successors to P. A. Jones. S*. Charles Hotel Building © a A J. A. & Mi. H. HOLT. > 3 Oak Ridge N. C. THE IREDELL BReGe of TK LES Designing Has resumed work at the vid Engraving Sharpe iapyard end are man Printing uiseturing all graces oF band Publishing mage brooms Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing \ VISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery — Business, Social and Wedding. Write R."AMBROSE MILLER ‘PHONE 113. PHONE 115 AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty-Second St., New York, U.S.A. IREDELL BROOM CO. Seietfore-Secnds: NewYors, U.S.A. ’ Cards (name only) i Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Gro “aosampe Seadtie seep esse 0, Money We make a speciaity o: first: tlass woud ready for the stove! nd suirantee prompt delivery agin abit Sos os cet OCU a ¥! ia ee The Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This Year. ieee Ty ud eis, oe _ u\ <a ; 2————> NV}, ; J SS Le W SS) AN AS EN EG S ANG i Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Buiit 60-Foot Cars. John Robinson's Ten Big Shows in One, Expense Daily $3,500.00. $10,000.00 in New Features. 4 Bio Ci ! 4 Big Rings! io Circuses! ig Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flving and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of° High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White, Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLETE WILD wHrst Every known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 1U Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 J apanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Femaie Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats and Talented Acriali t the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. ee 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Waeuns, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. BS lai Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi- cal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J_ and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. | sig putt swaxe AT CA |UN DERTAKER k =i + f (Continued from Ist Page.) AND coop IN ! f lengthy comment regarding the - Bi ERY WOODALL STANDS FORALL Ter. 4 | engthy : a ie Eee - ° 3 : matter, but charged = = E MBA L MER Singing, Talking and Dancing Black- EL . ftineg seusslo * . >j i : Sones = = s oa of de- ‘ Face Comedian. : Tey are the “Goods of Quality” and with us ee * . . to other questions = — 'Most Modern and Up-To-Date] § | “1 e price as well as appearance. Our blac h 3 " + | fending what he said before. | Panipment ia Iredell County. Ms | . a ae =e Beat” will give all the wear of white oo. WwW & : ‘“<Mr. Van Cleave issued a state-} new eight columa fant ral Cz: ay. Be ee <a 3 <=a¥ — i fast aod sanitary aud the finish ota Ver 5 . ing to business men to} eannot be excell’ I the COnniy = © Lee 3 4 aa eos 3 oper ely | daek, fas rc 3 this 3 = | ee = sratie ticket on Prompt attention. Best of ser- Fs 4 B “a Sa: i 1 the ori ioral strength of the goods. Can eae pe) 3 o defeat the Democrs nbs’? caid| 72. ‘Tetms reasonable, Wreul’ @ eer : ee a for any other 2code, if not try our. ay q | account of the labor os SUC iy ned of anvihing bates tine bf B ee > peas = i ae be ine alt color: and prices. Ask for No. 1-0 +t le | . Mr. Bryan. “*T replied to his ap- "pho. 71 though ae seeks aa z =a ; ose : a : ; i id : eae nk cand 350 at 25e. Mind the name a i peal. Instead of defending what = aut a — Os Ba S ; pads, S/O ee oe 5: mm: SOUTH MADE” andask your dealer for them, he keeps 5 : - . - attempts to romps GlieRuon Czveu Fs GEC j re aap » “a, ; . ca a he said before he now attempt ‘ eee i ES ee : | ee wallet chem for you. s ; shift the discussion to other ques F = Soe: (Pe Re = : y a tions. It will not be necessary to G a C Cr t h WE ee z : gh « “ee % a now answer what he says. I shall. . : i : C CF ; te 7 ae i. a '§ THE BRADFORD KNIT TING MILL. 3 : ; during the present month, discuss Funeral Director, ee ss oe ss0S58 97 2D ASAI 0e APRN Aa 7 oe i the questions which he laysspecial) pee CEE CSE 3 SSS SESE SST SEN . | emphasis upon—the tariff question 107 East Broad Street. mo wess: = ew | AX rnd ‘ at Des Moines and the guarantee ss NOTRE vy Two D ffereri P cmb rea ' of bank deposits at Topeka.”’ WHEN pls iRarn v ing Jobs sr . —_—__~++@o—_—_ ‘ ce ; Mr. Miller Surprised. Finds my Goocs extceés SS eH | the one good, the other : . Mr. R. A. Miller. assistant eash- peetatien Fi: quality ©2 heotl ® poor or bad, result noe A, | ier at the First National Bank re- of service : 3 | ae eae ane. {\ . | eeived a conscience letter from a x 2 ! 5 ADS eS ae sen | o% TESTES so that it wil give Y At = | former school mate yesterday. THE RECOLECTION ey atant satisfaction ard cost fi t ‘ who is now in Ohio. : remains lome efter tB & frre . yu lexus THCneEY in ae tne AN t 2 or ce os 7’ _ £ have us attend to ever) 5 | school, Yr. Miller was reheve Coy. ; nae e a bes eee ede An ‘ : a $10 bill one night and has since Things done by haives are heres % | looking after. We guaran- Wi = i : suspicioned a negro employee 01 done right * pe tee materials and work- yy a e | the school of getting if. 22 eR ERE "e porwr a manship. Ww ei ; t He was surprised to get the REPAIR WORK * A Ww HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY a “24 a : ontione tter from his{pscan Special attention Kerr / ° ° ie z | above mentioned Ict Given special a 3 fe iP oad & former room and school mate, j 621 <2 Trust CQ, . PHONE GI. 127 Ww. BROAWV ST. i weg 4 aint ae i : who said he had taken the money Phone No. 55. = 2. =.= (S333: 332333332333 2ES=EN Rag E and as had made peace with his a ee uke = 333 3312S Se a _ — o | ae ; % — 2 A 3 | ae eo W E. PAU ND y MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: B22 : % a | : ° $3 a : To Feed the Animals. i A CLARINET SOLO WITH ‘ js EI A contracf was made with M. oLUMBER ‘ a ol P. Alexander and Brother yester- PLUM : aa 8 ALI AN INFANTRY : : : | day, to furnish 100 pounds of arg VAUDEVILLE AND ILLSUSTRATED SONCS WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT 33 : fresh meat per day during Fire- COME TO ME | man’s week. HE GEM THEATRE is | This meat is required to feed |" | & ee Le : THE IREDELL CAFE Le S| the wild animals ecarricd by the |& — —— ———————————— = ~ —— ris EVERYTHINC IN SEASON, EVERYTHING o & : Johnny Jones carnival company : eae Se Z2@ESSeCRSOESROECHORCHE On : NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE a | which will be here. =| : S Regular Board, None Better In The City a | F/2 WE SERVE COLD DRINKS g | : | Some Lae | ie m |, FROM $1 2.50 TO $25 PER MONTH : ce yg Misses Ona and Elizabeth Me- Did you ever Be oe 5. Fz re TOS LE ke ae ; ‘ : one having pneumonia ae . aa Manis of Indianapolis. Ind.. are} @ ae seek Goose Grease or AT THE FOUNTAIN ) = - i : guests of the home of Mr. W. FE. }§ Sen pe re 3 | a OF QUALITY 5 PROPRIETOR . | Morrison near the city. : that Bad been rubbed with 3 a ORO ROR 8 ORI oe eo 050d STUNTS OSTIOOUSIOOSOOOSO Boboes cone oases - | The young ladies arrived last }j it. It’s worth its weight Six Tons--Twelve Thousand Pounds of Ice Used = — : Sunday to attend the funeral of |g ee ake these psa S by Us Last Month. . fee Ett en ; : mNngs Ale akan! hte = Mr John McFarland who died ear- 3 a Help Us Use Twenty-Five Thousand Pounds ~ ly Saturday morning and was |§ =i@ This Month. a YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERE. fb ‘ ' buried on the afternoon of that . pe) 5 Binder wwine. ice cream freezers,” H. oA e a : ee — : © , ™m Zers,.. Hammocks, American day, being too late for the sad . - STATESVILLE DRUG C0 =z ¥ pee Ellwood poultry and rabbit fence. = | event. 2 | e o. 2 long leaf pine shingles. 4 4 They wil Ispend some time in = |@ | = $ oo oe cf : this section. ; & Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. Se NY UR ark cid ——__—_.< > a e e oe ae crimped roofing <fp Delightful Straw Ride. ee STE ——— | BOB eR alvanize : > boi ee = ee i ESHOCUSESETOROTOROROROROROOE il The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car; just in z a : IS: Twelve Years Experience oes OSOaCeTCeSee BSUSSGSOCECR CEC OSCOeRICONSOONSTSCSS A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Hi joyed a straw ride to Morrison ew é Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement ep > . . . > a Co _ - i 7 : | mils Montay night. | Anthegenorateareotclothing |f THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU, § |% solmirisaratget outs mavios“Pouana Tera coi (3 i They also went to the springs} Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- Of Statesville, N. C. = Serene building materials to be found in western North Jaro- Sg q where they had a watermelon; ;,, ina i g. i — and sis popular — Clothing called for ana return- z EVANS osnHARDWARE COMPANY. e party was composed as fol- Ee Spa ek : a ed_prompiiy. a {Ss PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. Sodbdbh $B Ao PoPaPoahod ia | = Bud White, Karl 5} CLUB RATES | Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - # Pt ee REPEPP EP Messrs. Buc ute, Karl Sher- ° : ae a a a ara uals. who mas rely upon courteous consideration and the CBs 3 Seeoefee2e2-Se Cesena ne =: : rill, Rob Hill, Albertus Murdock. $1 SER MONTH ieee toy — 3s SEEESSSESCESSESE TERE Dy § Frank Love, Oscar Marvin, Alfred | ST AT ESVILLE methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits ww Armfield, Avery Sherrill, Homer s a i i Re n a e we y em a i m e n e c o p i o n p a r c m r e n m e n t a t s N. Culbreth and Richard Fergu- son. Misses Helen Davis, Rose Davis. Helen Huggins, Will Nicholson, Helen Netherland, Sarah Adams, Essie Cowles, Elva Hartness, Lela White, Miss Shaver and Rachel PRESSING CLUB ‘Jeqmat_d “Awpunyy AV qa io doug apxorg §.XOW “MON 09 auogd Jo 9B Qfay aq WROD SISPIQ) NVA YIVday SHL SSNIVD ‘a : were CAPITAL ST Ge cee ammenenee Be ce $40,000.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.....-...-.2.-cecessevee -$40,000.00 SuRPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS...........2 $30,000.00 ToTsL RESOURCES OVER... ecw $440,000.00 3 ‘ ; very best terms that are consistent with good banking é 10 1 D1 G 1 PI ©S S E S S O E wH O F FO S D H S S S DD D 3S 3 3 3 2 3 2 ¢ € E ¢ € GET YOUR NAME ON OUR ® VISITING LIST ’ for our wagon to call and you’ll always have clean, white and perfectly laundered linens. “THE LAUN- oe 299 08 JT esToouM ee oe THAT PROVTS” in this part cf the country bi . 18 aa ee e ® ° ° ° e The chaperons were Miss Lucy} sSerizeQ Aqrg anox UO : pe ae ea ee ee eee as aan Thompson, Mrs. W. B. Brown and t E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec 1 Mrs. Netherland. SUL WAgaNd MAN and Treasurer, C. E."HUGHEY, Assistant7Secy. and Treas AN : : => ; W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department ; aan ‘ E | Trial Was Postponed PUR AA BO). OG cscs ccescsscsucncteccnsensccescwtasss m Statesville Steam Laundry # The trial of Mrs. Maria Weath-| See our Kine of Carpets just ar- ts U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone [22 = pa —— ptaaee — = and a = now ready to deliver. e Ya SSececccecececeecece eS es , a er son Bruce, charged with as: all at ence. 2 a ee a sault with a deadly weapon, which STATESVILLE HOUSE DR ACDASE PDP PGP Php : was to have been held this morn- FURNISHING CO. x | 1 by th ast , AS 5 0 E . Y z oy ae aie a eee THE NORTH CAROLINA = ss se ae = first ones College in Va., (second in x | SALE! i ; : : a a ;,| the South) to own a building erec or its use—one of the fi : Mrs. Weatherman sent word to College of Agriculture and Mechanic in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men cud the x a i Magistrate Sloan that she was Arts press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “It is the leading Busi- x : » 4 sick, too ill to appear in court, and re ness College South of the Potomac River.” _ OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. During y Elmore Cloaninger, who is the ac- Practical education in Agricul- “When I reached Richmond, { inquired of several business men - sale our store has hummed with expressions 4 ked for a continuance on| ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, of gratitude and satisfaction from pleased custom- x 1 easer asked for 6 a ee ee they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Rose, Law ers. We only have a very limited amount of Sum- MY t the ground that one of his wit- CS or 3 3p. Stenograpber, Biuefield, West Virginia. mer Footwear lefi from this sale but you may i nesses was away from the city. ve a en eS _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- still find just what you are looking for. Remem- —_———_++2@>>—_—_——_ dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $49 | cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand ber the danger of delay. - i , We have bargains in Brass Beds,|a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. e 3 x ; SSeS Scholarships.. Examinations for Ladies and gentlemep. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Be. 3 Ve as Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bcokkeepi: ‘ ~ radmission at the College on Sep- | p aha h ¥ eepiag, Shorthand, : and see our line. All new Goods. | ember 2 Addres enmanship, at home, to thoce who cannot come to College. T : a mber 2. Ss Special'inducements to well educated young men, especially to * e @ he Shoe Man. & STATESVILLE HOUSE THE PRESIDENT, teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to ae <> ¥ a | ——e ae G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres, Richmond, Va, | MP DRC MSs Me ROS He = } os Na ) pan Burned stallion Killed t j Statesville, N. C., Thursday Evening, August 20, 1908. ; to the father of Mrs. Fearrington, } : Mr. R. Wayland Bright. There was a thundercloud com- ing up and he hurried away to get home. It was while on his way home that he was struck by light- ning. In the meantime Mrs. Fear- rington had come on to Durham LIGHTNING DOES DAMAG=s. , 27d she did not know of her hus- Adolphus Reynolds Suffers a Se- } ' ‘ t t ; band being hurt until she reached here. Leaving here in a buggy with her father they drove vere Loss—Members of the Fam- {through to the Chatham county ily of Col. W. H. H. Gregory | home, some eighteen or twenty Are Badly Frightened and Have : miles, last night. a Narrow Escape During Yes- terday’s Electrical Display. Acompanied by a terrific display of Lehtnme and deafening peals ; of thunder, a rain storm eame up suddenly yesterday afternoon and for a half an hour it raged to its heart’s content, with not stacle raised to the working of its perfect will. Every soul who could possibly be there was ‘‘on the inside a-look- in’? out.”’ The storm came up at about 4:30 o’elock and continued for probably three quarters of an hour. Word came from Concord town- ship this morning to the effect that during the storm’s fury, lightning struck the big barn on the farm of Adolphus Reynolds and killed a valuable stallion and ealt. The barn caught fire at onee and was burned to the ground with all The latter includ- ed a surry, a buggy, several sets of its conteuts. of harness. a saddle and a quanti- ty of feed. The stallion wis a_ celebrated one. Mr. Reynolds brought him from the west something lke a couple of years ago and already he had a number of most promis- ing colts to his eredit as sire, in this section. The animal was val- ued at about $300. Mr. Reynolds was away home at the time and only Mrs. Reynolds and her children were on the premises. As soon as they discovered that the barn was on fire they rushed to it and as the horse and colt were making no noise they believe that they were first killed the lightning and then cremated. from The flames had gained = such headway that they could do noth- ing to save any of the contents and a total loss resulted. There was no Insurance. Mr. Reynolds states that his loss will be considerably over $1,000. Narrow Escape at Col. Gregory’s. At about 4:30 o’clock a bolt of lightning struck a handsome hickory tree in the yard at Col. W. H. H. Gregory’s residence in the suburbs. The house was badly shaken on its foundation and the tree was ruined Mrs. Gregory who has been sick for some time has been improving of late and it was fear- ed that the excitement attendant upon the occasion would eause a relapse but theColonel whos was in the city this morning stated that she had stood the ordeal nobly and ; seemed to have suffered no ill ef- feets. Nevertheless, all members of the family reeeived a bad fright and were more or less stunned. Chatham Man Injured. Durham, Aug. 19.—About 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. Fearrington, a well-known cit- izen of Chatham county, was struck by. lightning and seriously hurt. A telegram from there to- day said that he was still living but was in rather bad shape. He went to the Fearrington station, on the Durham & Souh Carolina road, with Mrs. Fearrington and children, who came here on a visit | f { Lj | i ' Senor or Mr. Knox’s Narrow Escape. Mr. R. M. Knox, senior member of the firm of Knox, Poston & Co., had a narrow eseape from serious injury yesterday morning. Mr. Knox had gone to the country to put up signs and dis- an ob-! tribute advertising matter for his house. When near the Sowers’ farm, as he was about to get in the wagon the horse turned suddenly and the vehicle was overturned on Mr. Knox. He managed to hold the horse, however, and a runaway Was prevented. A small boy was with him and with his assistance Mr. Knox was able to extricate himself from his position beneath the wagon al- though he firmly believed at that time, that his leg was broken. Dr. Anderson happened along at about that time and an exami- nation disclosed that no bones were broken, alhough the limb was badly bruised. Mr. Knox was at the store after his return to the city and was able to ect about with he aid of a cane, His injury, however, is a very painful one. a Lost His Shoes. Mr. G. W. Baity of Eagle Mills township blames the Mascot for a loss he sustained yesterday while in this city. It came about in this way. In the last issue of the paper he read of the big assignee’s sale that was to be opened by the Lilly-Allison Company and he was particularly impressed with the low prices of- fered. Accordingly he hitched up his team and started for the city. Arriving here he went at once to the store named and the prices being so unusually low, he pur- chased several pair of shoes and numerous-other articles. These he carried to the vacant lot near the Iredell stables and de- posited them in his buggy which had been left there. He then made a business tour of the city and on returning to his rig. found that he had been re- heved of his bargains. His son who was with him, says that when they left the goods in the buggy a young negro was seated in a wagon that was standing close to it and he is suspected of having: appropriated the shoes and other articles. The Mascot pleads guilty to a certain degree, as being responsi- ble for Mr. Baity’s loss, as if it had not printed the add of Messrs. Lilly-Allison Mr. Baity would not have seen it; would not have known of the sale and would not have purchased the goods. Con- sequently he would not have lost them. ——- 2-4 On Her Vacation Miss Mattie Mae Patterson is at Canton where she went last Sat- ; urday. Miss Patterson is chief operator in the Iredell Telephone Exchange and is now on her annual vaca- tion. Before she returns she will visit at Asheville and Connelly Springs. Thousands At State Reunisn GEN. CARLTON IS HONORED. Is Re-elected Brigadier General of First Brigade—Tha Twin City Givin the Visitors a Splendid Time—Scome, Interesting Char- acters on Hand. Winston-Salem, Aug. 19.—Two thousand Confederate veterans were gathered here today in the}: annual convention of the North Carolina division, which was be- gun in the spacious Elks’ Audito- rium. With hundreds of women lending their presence, tip scene Was inspiring, enthusiasm ran high and the stirring eloquence of the speakers brought tears to the eyes of many. -Gen. Julian S. Carr, of Durham, division commander, looking spick and span in his new grey uniform and bright high boots, called the convention to order. The audito- rium was crowded to its capacity and the shrill ‘‘rebel yell’’ rever- berated throughout the high-dom- ed chamber. Bishop Edward Rond- thaler, of the Moravian church, delivered the invocation in an in- tensely fervent manner and words, the crowd standing the while. The address of weleome by Mr. Cyrus B. Watson and Mayor O. B. Eaton, thrilled the crowd. The veterans were told that they were the law while they stayed here. Gen. C. Irvine Walker, of Char- leston, S. C., commander of the army of Northern Virginia, made a short address, making the point that the Southern cause was con- stitutionally founded, and that therefore in reality the northern- ers were the rebels against the principles of the founders of the republic. Col. Henry A. London spoke in behalf of the veterans, expressing handsomely their appreciation of the hospitality which the Twin City was showing them. Gen. Bennett C. Young, com- mander of the Kentucky veterans, made an eloquent address. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in all the old officers being re-elected. Hhey are: Division Commander—Gen. J. S. Carr, of Durham. Brigadier General First Brigade —Gen. P, C. Carlton. of States- ville. Brigadier General Second Brie- gade—Gen. W. lL. London, of Pittsboro. Brigadier General Third Bri- gade—Gen. James I. Metts, of Wil- mington. Brigadier General Fourth Bri- gade—Gen. J. M. Ray. of Ashe- ville: The place for the next meeting was left to committe composed of the division and -brigade comman- ders and the following, who had extended invitations from their towns. Dr. Hawley, of Charlotte; Colonel Pickett, of Henderson- ville; Colonel Dowdy, of Wil- mington. S. M. Keith, of Greens- boro. Governor Glenn sent a cordial message through Commander Stronach, of the L. O’B Branch Camp, of Raleigh. This is the Big Day. The banks will close tomorrow im honor of the ‘‘big day’’ of the reunion. The parade will have more than 2,000 men in line and it is estimated that as many more | COTTON MARKET. Locai Market. Prices at wagen: ‘Strict good midline......... 101% ‘Good mii@hne. = 1034 plies 1014 i Stams ad Tinees. 0 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market was ¢4n- siderably lower at the close today. Spe~ went dewn 25 points and closed at 10.10. Futures closed as follows: Returns From the West. Mr. Leander Barnard of North Iredell returned yesterday from a trip to Indiana and Illinois. He was gone three weeks and during his absence traveled exten- sively over the two states named. In Illinois the crops were in very bad shape owing to there having been too much rain. In Indiana, however, he found them in a most promising condition. ——__ 4 + The Great Piedmont Fair. Judging from the way the Win- ston-Salem folks are talking, there there is going to be the greatest egriculural and industrial fair held in that city this fall, begin- ning October the ¢th.. ever held .n the state. io this end great preparations are being made. The new fair grounds will be located within the borders of the city, with elee- trie cars and two railroads running direct to the gates. The grounds will be equipped with modern buildings and conveniences. There will be a grand stand 210 feet long that will accommodate 3,000 peo- ple. A building 160 by 60, two storics is now being erected. Stalls, barns, poultry and machinery buildings will be built, and the grounds will be lighted at night with electricity. Water will be found in all parts of the park. G. E. Webb, secretary, will send catalogues on application. —___ +2) —__— A rotracted Meeting. A protracted meeting will begin at Woustonville on Tuesday night, August 25th. It will be conduct- ed by Rev. D. Munroe and contin- ue throughout the week. visitors will be in town to wit- ness it. There are numberless interest- ing characters in attendance, not the least being an aged negro, ““Unele Billy’’ Peddiford, 84 years old, who came with the seventy- five veterans from Granville coun- ty. He cooked for his masters in the war and was famed as a fora- ger. He is a type of the good o!d- time darky, enjoys a “‘drap of the ereetur”’ ana is devoted to Judge Graham, head of the Granville de’- ezation. Banjo pickers are greatly in ev- idence and erowds always sur- round them as they stand on the corners and play the old planta- tion melodies. Sidewalk merchants are all] about with souvenrs of all sorts, and a Ferris wheel, a merry-go- round and other amusements are offered and well patronized, par- ticularly by the good country peo- ple. The Raleigh drum corps attracts much attention, being composed of Wiley T. Johnson, fifer, 65; James J. Lewis, drummer, 71 and W. B. Royster, drumer, 65 years old. When they play ‘‘The Girl I Left Behind Me’ the crowd shows its approval with the ‘‘rebel yell.”’ —_—_++- Subseribe for the Mascot. pre nase Twas a Sad AOMSE 2 9.60 | COcsebers eo Oe 8.7~ December os 8.62 SARI oe wn 8.59 + ___ Pe GEN LN SEP ROLE LEI aaNet Hae SAME PNT AW ERSTE TS aaa 4 e. No. 289 Home Coming — ee ee FOUND HIS WIFE A CORPSE. —_— ——— Mrs. R. J. Abrahams, of Alabama, in Asheville for Her Health, Be- lieves Her Life a Burden to Her Husband and With a Pistol She Ends Her Existence. Asheville, Aug. 19.—When Mr. R. J. Abrahams, of Huntsville, Ala,, mounted the stairs, two steps aat a time to the second floor of Hotel Berkeley this morning about 7 o’clock immediately upon his ar- rival here after several hours of weary travel, it was’ with light- heart and smiling countenance over expectancy of fond greeting from his wife, who had been in Asheville for the past two or three ‘weeks. When, however, after inserting the key to the lock, obtained from the hotel office, and pushing open the door he was horrified to find his wife lying in the middle of thé floor dead with a bullet wound in her temple. Mrs. Abrahams, de- spondent from long ill health and seeing that she was a burden, had suicided. during the night. Mrs. Abrahams came to Ashe- ville two or three weeks ago and until yesterday was a guest of the Battery Park Hotel, when she went to Hotel Berkeley. Last evening she was nervous and to the housekeeper complain- ed of a wretched headache. About 11 o’clock she secured from a locai drug store a headache powder which she took and about mid- night retired to her room. She} appeared nervous and ill. Before retiring, however, Mrs. Abrahams left the night clerk her purse and several articles of jewelry. This. however, excited no suspicion. About 3 o’clock this morning an- other guest of the house, a light sleeper, heard a noise like the popping of a cap but to this no at- tion was paid. It is believed, however, that this noise was the report of the pistol that Mrs. Abra- hams fired in carrying out her well planned suicide. Letters to Husband and Mother. On a small table this morning were found two letters written on hotel stationery and after Mrs. Abrahams had retired to her room. One of the letters was addressed to her husband and the other to her mother. The weapon used was a 22-calibre pistol. The letters were beautifully worded and contained many ex- pressions of endearment for those she loved. She referred to the years of her married life and the love and affection and goodness of her husband. She said that she was a burden; that her continued | illness was a great expense and and she would end it all; that when she was gone her husband would have an opportunity to ac- cumulate some money. The let- ter writen by Mrs. Abrahams to her mother was also filled with words of affection, appreciation of kindnesses and love. ——_~++ are The Weatherman Trial. The trial of Mrs. Maria Weath- erman, charged with perjury, and of her son, Bruce, charged with an assault with a deadly weapon on Elmore Cloaninger was today set for August 26, at 2 p. m., by Magistrate Sloan. Tt was stated on the street this morning that Bruce Weatherman had left the city but this could not be verified. ] PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those .Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mrs. J. C. Sowers of Salisbury, is visitng Mrs. W.C Moore on Front street Mrs. F, T. Meachem, wife of the superintendent of the State Farm, and her five children, left yester- day for a visit with her parents at Asheville. Mr. F. T. Meachem superinten- dent of the State Farm left yester- day for Hickory to join the insti- tute party. The Salisbury Post says: ‘‘ Mrs. Theo. F. Kluttz, Miss Kathleen Kluttz and little Miss Jane Craw- ford are visiting Mrs. Kluttz’s sis- ter, Miss Jennie Caldwell, at Statesville.” ~ ; Mr. J. Paul Leonard, city editor of the Landmark, is ‘‘resting up”’ a bit getting in trim for the hard licks that will be required of him during the Home Coming Week. He has been at Davis Springs for several days and today went to Morganton. Mr. B. A. Holmes, a well known merchant of North Iredell, is in the city today on business. Mr. T. M. Patterson, salesman for the Statesville Grocery Com- pany has gone to Hiddenite for a several days Visit with his father, Mr. T. H. Patterson. Miss Zella Parks of Olin is visiting Miss Lena Mae Reves. Mrs. L. A. Lackey of Hamlet¢ is the guest of her father Col. W. H. Hi. Gregory. Miss Aubrey Cannon who was a guest at Mr. J. W. Sherrill’s has returned to her home at Charlotte. Mr Charles Sherrill has return- ed from a visit in Catawba county. Mr. E, 8. Pegram returned yes- terday from Asheville. Before going there, he visited his wife who is at Johnson City, Tenn, Mrs. D. M. Furches and Miss Altie Corpening left today for Dallas, Texas, to visit a brother and other relatives. They will be gone about two months. Mrs. A. L. Coble has as a guest Mrs. Fannie Tunstall Dowd of Charlotte. Mr. Ralph Sloan left this morn- ing for Taylorsville to deliver a large number of policis recently written by the Sloan Insurance agchvy. Mrs. J. O. Parchman of Okolona, Miss., is the guest of Mrs. E. J. Morrison. Miss Mary Shafer of Salisbury who has been the guest of Miss Elva Hartness for several days re- turned to her home this morning. She will return here for Fireman’s week. —_+<+@-2—_—__ Catholic Services. Rev. Father Gregory has has an- nounced that he will hold services at the Catholic chapel next Sun- day. There will be a high mass with sermon at 11 a. m., and another service at 4 p. m. On Monday at 8 a. m., there will be a service with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. a ee Geneveve Knox Fined. In Mayor’s court this morning Geneveve Knox was tried on a charging assault with a deadly weapon. ‘a The alleged assault was com- mittfd last Christmas. “The court found her not guilty of the offence as charged but guil- ty of simple assault and fined the defendant $5 and costs. ——__=<4<>-o—— We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. aa I} FAE EVENING MASCO1|*: vivies ‘curious, bot is/oyan and Taft Both to Speak] RESTAURANT A MAN IS KNOWN Le Phard to see how they got along Here. AT da- to . : -E E are prepare : rf ' DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY SO eee On August 28th we will have ae es d table |% BY- THE CANDY HE SENDS @ &~ EF hone 53 —_—____ <<>> . i Taft records | f ish as goo = os 5 ee ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 5. both the Bryan and ta urnis F 3 F COU RSE. IT Ss ‘ | €! VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. | The suspended West Point €a-| for the Victor Talking machine. Board as can-be had| O t : : dets are still in suspense. They cannot—be sold before that 3 = : rf A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. ——_~++@>-e——__—_ ate in the city. vyiler és P : eae The nerve of the prohibition ‘ST ATESVILLE- HOUSE AT 32 7 Subscription Price, = : candidate ought to attract at (mee é .¢ : Seo : FURNISHING CO. $s i ubscription Price, - 10 Cents oe leas a few Hero Worshipers to his $12.50 SHE WANTS ALWAYS FRESH AT : B ———_, . Patoficein Statesville | <tandard. ° 34s $ Entered at the Postoflice in s PEh MONTH Prescriptionist ; + @. C., as second-class mail matter. tage THE NORTH CAROLINA = : s = TIC TICKET. The Wilmington Star says : . Open on Sunday. 134 SErWSS | — ae = ee College of Agriculture and Mechanic 4 : cba - “<Tt - like See a that 5S as Arts BRAWLEY £ McFARLAND » . q | ae NATIONAL. happens these days tends to in- S ' ; ReriPeesident crease the strength of the Demo-|} practical education in Agricul- 5238 CENTER STREET 1 Safe Gu y ¥ } or vs : a Tr ‘ se a ; 3 erats and the Bryan ticket. ture: in Civil, Electrical, and Me- wo h 2 oes ag: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. eC cee ure; , Electrical, ; Financial Integrit +t _ | chanical Engineering; in Cotton S R iw yt inan grity a; & For Vice President: Ballooning is perfeetly safe, of puaeeae Dyeing and {n- out ern dl d 0. bints & Farmors ; : F JOHN WORTH KERN. course, but one of the rules of the dustrial Chemistry... Tuition $45 fireat Hi hway Of Trade’ P ees yeu at solute | : | sport is that a husband and wile a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 fj protection for all fund's de. ef STATE. shall not go up together when Schalarships.. Examinaticns for And Travel Through positea in its a ae | For Governor: - there are children in the family. admission at the College on Sep- ae ip res Se egal ey) i . W. KITCHIN. —____< <@>-—_—_ = : S ~, of our depos! ah cal 4 : ; a si Sixty work horses turned out to tember 2. —— The Southern {aies. * from all employees; and eve- X i ; For Lieutenant Governor. . Ea : . ‘lity. demarded by ' are} he $2.000.000 plot m TE PRESIDENT > : : ry facility € . z w.c NEWLAND. pasture m the $=, P THE PR = , Through Pullmen Sleeping : fs ommercial usages is placed : ae eee. the rear of the Lenox library West Raleigt. N.C. {Cars on palatial trains between ; NSS a the disposal of all who : : ees ; makes a splendid horse show in pee Cities and Resorts ol 3 ee — will avail themselves of onr . : oe : PEE ee | the sou ae ig SSR commantae i | For State Treasurer: Ne DOr <-> § High Class Dming Cars. d ¢ PASSE AAREEL Aa BETMACES. : : : N ightful summer ap = It seems to be unquestionably |§ Ree aad reached by a R ANK Bf For State Auditor: true that the Americans are drink- Bi Bi Southern Railway. Be = : U eet B. F. DIXON. ine less whiskey than formerly |§ ‘ “The Lana of the Sky” a ° | aa : ae » whiskey trust s rs no}§ 3|Sapphire Country” in ecenic For Attorney General: pe = pee 2 ae ee é 2 ont Nor thCarolina,beautiful at OF STATESVILLE Ht Of TW. BICKETT. maicAten oC: SS Oe f| all seasons. Hotels of the highest INCORPOKATED For Commissioner of Agriculture: | NSS: le es oes ; detailed information apply CAPITAL 25.000 | W. A. GRAHAM. i cee: ae one having pneumonia § : cent. or 1 For Corporation Commissioner: a ae n = . = t oe a me used ni cs Ee poe eee P. A. OF FICERS: ‘ay ereat deal of attention with as ar- |B ej ent or ach ying rate ? B ae B. F. AYCOCK. ot —s ae : oy 5 1 not mary | Soe or sore throat Charlotte,N.C. L. T. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pree’s a} For Superintendent of Education: ticle on iii eae a ee that had been rubbed with : S.H.Hardwick,P.T.M. a iF. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. 4 J. Y. JOYNER my husband again.”’ We have'nt it. It’s worth its weight § Washington,D.C. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. ‘ ne aoe read it, but feel sure she didn’t i! in gold lor these two : W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A i | For Insurance Commissioner: todo in her list of reasons the things alone. i=: =? t: : Wace eon: D.C. Directors: : ' J. R. YOUNG. possibility that he wouldn't give 2 1’. Stimpson, J. = Se Se eae ‘| For Labor Commissioner: | hor another chanee. AGM 5 senby. . G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, 6. B. Watts. | M, L, SHIPMAN —_—_++@> >—_— ‘ Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. , &. B. e | “ TE i : . ‘| _—_-Eleetors at Large. MR. TAFT IN THE SOUTH. 3 WOOO1SOOOOSHOOSOSSSONL , a J. W. BAILEY. —— i ee See BCS Bs SGRSSELELETT Sa UaNON TEs MUU NNR NE SSNS SCONCES NESE BORO oN | WALTER MURPHY. Mr. Taft’s speech at Hot Springs WOOD FIBRE PLASTER gs 7 ( So tomorrow is being looked forward 9 2 . 25 : ES. SARS LEER “s : : CONGRESSIONAL. to with much interest. Se ee ne ; SEVERAL THINGS : e | : ee It has been hinted that his re- ae Looe EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS : $5 Hy For Congress: marks will have a read significance enn EE eee *y PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST 5 Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 4 . s } RICHARD N. HACKETT. for the south, aud Virginia Day ts - WANT ADS w|PLASTER ON THE MARKET, q s confidentally predicted by the|# * ¥|\THE BEST IS ALWAYS. THE s - 4 COUNTY. more optimistic of the candidate's | q Soe ea ¥| CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES f ; : h 2 ‘ x acquaintances to mark an unport- o eee y = AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY i 1ST. Strength-Financial Strengt s i * For Se ant date. Ww «| YOU. o 2ND. The care with which the ‘ - ZEB V. : Meanwhile the actual situation | y Thesa w ‘ es B i e : ss ze : nk is Managed. fe i For Representatives: ee ee : Statesville Plaster & Cement : as Mm zed —— : 5 | N. D, TOMLIN. where the republicans hoped at a right, w Company, Statesville, N.C. 3RD. The cou esy a . p Ee oP Zz. V. TURLINGTON one time to do remarkable things. ‘ reezy, n : of accomodation displayed 3 Superintendent of Instruction: | pay not improved. usiness = 500 pair of : by the Officers and Em- *6 | L 0. WHITE. There are two republican candi- " racers ¥ LACE CURTAINS We up $3.50. ployees. oa : For County a dates for governor in Tennessee wu r New Hall curtains received $2.0Y 4TH. Theb ankin gexp erience of rs .| R. F. RIVES. and the outlook for harmony is so | w eare m| pair to $12.00. OUSE SS Officers Ee | For Coroner: discouraging that National Chair- | w PENSIVE a STATESVILLE H 5 Pee é ‘ | P. ©, CARLTON. man Hiteheock is said to view | INEX ! ¥ FURNISHING 00. |§ STH. The ability of the bank to ; fl For Sheriff: with an ineredulity that is almost m and are sure to bring ~ ne Properly and Promptly : : a. 8] JAMES M. DEATON. | scornful the suggestion that Ten-|® RenSU LTS m { A R M [, AN l} 5 s Handle all Your Business ae U For Register of Deeds: nessee ean be carried for Taft. CC . Se ee ‘ e ¥ i JAMES E. BOYD. There are also two republican |& rrecail Be ee Acents a line w 57 acres, seven miles from|# i For Treasurer: eandidates for governor in West m Games <= a ae Statesville, one mile from New Sa- ie a ANCIlaves > > 26times - 7 - $cents aline ’ : +_ : W. REESE SLOAN. Virginia, and the “‘regular’’ can- | = oe we lem Church, 30 aeres in cultiva-|3 To Those. Desiring the Embodi ; For County Commissioners: didate, Mr. Swisher, has been dane _SEESSECEESE ESS EEEESEE ee tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell- ment of These Features are : é N. B. MILLS. ing attention on Mr. Taft at Hot} THESE ADS REACH MANY ing and out-buildings. Offered T he Service of THE a . H, C. SUMMERS Springs in the hope that some- readers every afternoon. Try PO ores 6 ae roan | . 3 . RF GAITHER thing may be done to cause his an Evening Mascot want ad. Mourne, seventy-five acres in eul-|# ; i D. E. TURNER, rival, Mr. Sherr to withdraw. The investinent is small; the Te-|+:~ation. Land level and produc- }§ i ; J. W. HAGER. E Mr. Scherr says that under no _tarns big and quick. tive, four room house and good j¥ 4 : For Board of Education: circumstances will he retire from | WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH out-buildings. : OF STATESVILLE f DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. the contest, and Mr. Swisher ex-} some knowledge of the typewrl-| For prices and terms call ' : J. o. ae aes presses the amiable resolution to} ter and bookkeeping. Need not} on or write, a ce ee ; PROF. J. A. HILL. gn I IE spert. Address by let- politically pulverize Mr. Scherr. be an expert. 4 3 : ——_—_~+ a> —_— ow : j 4 The republican plan to smash|~ ter, XXX, Mascot office. ERNEST C. CAITHER. : CAPITAL $100.000 : Weather Forecasts. the solid south thus appears to be : = | {neurance, Stocks Rea Estate, |# ‘ , ee ‘ <t 20 WANTED—Furnished Room in : 3 : Washington, D. C., August 20.—) wanting in the essential feature of ne eer eS Phone No. 23. : For North Carolina showers and |é<¢oam work.’ private coma ee a \Sregegpse 79299083 eooler tonight. Friday fair. SENG SON i only, Frank care - a Newanooe 5 mon ' $+ omee. Z Ne Pe acne rer WAS DETERMINED TO DIE. sree SN ee \ : Mr. Taft is denying everything = a lot and Chiffoniers and Princes for . 4 in sight. Now says he hasn't : as ; FOR SALE—House = S = girls, up to date in styles. : : bought another horse and never Young Edgecombe F ——— Drinks} Alexander street Bargain for STATESVILLE HOUSE GET THE HABIT : Riding dieses domeso. Iodine and Shoots Himself Also.| party wanting a good home. FURNISHING CO ——_—_~<@re——— Suicide Was Carefully Planned) See or write B. W._ Crowson, ‘pe Like The Other Folks and B uy Your and a Note Left Sweetheart. Statesville. N.C. aug 20 C0 NCRETE SIDEW ALKS i y The spirit of Abraham Lincoln Migs hee go ae Se Groceries From ridently given Springfie eee ee. #. | {SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ ae ; meen Alton Christenberry, a young far- = I can do your work right}: as a bad job. ae : Publie schools and college text = mer, committed suicide last night -~—— +4 = ha t t e AN O N TO N I O N ee r | eR a ik . - Sa 2 books furnished at one half the|asS I have had 21 years of : g ¢ | at the home of W. F. Thorne, near state price Send M. O. with * A = How is it that a barbecue seems | here, by swallowing an ounce of Somer aa = a send by first Cee . é = ss e of e ek 4 : 2 : to cause a politician’s hopes to|jiodine and then shooting himself mail or express prepaid. All wl makeja specialty of con}: ee 2 : {-' . ay = on Ts it the meat or the] in =" temple with a 38-ealibre re- kinds of books bought, sold and erete sidewalks§- and put foldma KT) S = Se i ravy? volver. ae Se Soe : Oe Et grav} Pt ae ese ay ee Se ee ee down the kind that stays. : il Sa Uy a z ie i . ep Solio ; Ai VE change, aleigh, N. C., « rw ett | AS any of those soe Ngaio Sune aad eee koe Caans¢, Aas Sets Ir you want concrete! Purveyor to : a who have been going up in a bal-| 3 eas — : : ey< FEA es . | sweetheart telling of his inten- Y YOUR GASOLINE FROvi ’ = loon have seen anything of Fair- ae oe Ce ere eer ae = iw Hae ee a work of any done: let The People. + aS $ = ons, (A.W. Holler Plumbing Co.|me give you a bid. _———— g banks’ No reason was given for the} phone 61. 127 W Broad St. : y ———ee ape erence at oe .,,{|deed. He told friends last night OSCAR CARLSON ee 3 The best way to make your ‘‘old | ‘ ee opi o> ’ - a EY. = at = = ee ee s BSS before retiring that it was his last|DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- &w Se. 3 Ne Don’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful | ZF. | drop it in an ash barecl and aot {ight in this world, but they| lotte, will be in Statesville at eaten Premiums I am Going to Give: A : ; ry saa = Ser ~~ | hought he was joking. The Inn, Saturday. September} See our line of Carpets just ar- £ to Give: Away - Fg, = . I Sag ss His preparations were carefully | 5th one day only. His practice rived and now ready to deliver. To My Customers. Special For This Week Z | a It seems to be a fact that two made. and the dead man was is limited to diseases of the Eye, Call at once. 1 Pound 70c é & iy - French naval officers have been} found this morning by his friends. Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- STATESVILLE HOUSE Tea 50c ee Pound. Bit talking at a distance of 310 miles! He was 23 years af age. ting glasses. dlw w2w FURNISHING CO. K¢ a S N e ae Y ee t t are not always able to attend when | The Circus Trust, the Latest Addi- | Cot Them Scared But They Won’t tion to the Long List of Monop- | olies Tries to Cut Out the Pa- | rade When the cireus trust was form- ed last winter, the heads of the or- eanization assembled and decided to try and eliminate the parade as a feature in the coming circus sea- son. The enormous expense Of refit- ting, regmillding, ancl trapping each year was the cause, and without a thought that of dis- and disappointment of little who each senson with their miic painting comfort their thousands of fmends had made possible the suceess of | these big shows they decreed that the parade must go and the mem- bers of the trust without a voice dissenting, voted yes, but they had reckoned without their ,host. for of course to make this rule effee- tive all the the combine or eireuses. Whether in not must be in- duced to give up their parade, so they sent a representative to those who for reasons of their own were not in the trust and be it said to the eredit of the Robinsons, they refused point blank to give up their parade and the scheme fell through. Recognizing as they do that many of their little fricnds to the city they provided a parade the show comes have always upon Which a wealth of time and money is spent each year and it will always be one of the features of the John Robinson Big Cireus 2s it has been every season of the eighty-six years that they have entered to the amusement loving Will ex- hibit here on August 29th. +e Odd Items From Everywhere One of the ever captured in Casco bay was public of this country. largest swordtish brought into Portland. Me., reeent- feet and weighed 512 pounds. It was cap- tured near Cliff Island landed after a hard struggle. ly. Jt was 1 long and wits on A Greenland N. UL. ornithologist claims that a robin will eat 68 earthworms every 12 hours young thus consuming IL per cent more than its own weight. At the same! rate, a human being would eat 70 pounds of meat a day. A Berlin papers says that New York is the third German city in the world in poing of population, “With its 650,000 Germans.” it says, ‘it is excecded in size only by Berlin, which has about 2,000.- experiments have been made at France, with a wheled stretcher, drawn by Sueeesstul Poitiers, a dog, for ambulance work A Tennessee farmer has been north for some aoe : ae receiving as high as $f 2 The acorns are shipping acorns time. bushel for them. used for planting. Mrs. Lewis R. Granger of Cain. Penn.. recently opened a jar of peaches she had eanned 40 years ago and found the fruit in splen- did condition. Belgium officially frowns on cremation. A new seale not only weighs. but also eounts the articles that! are being weighed, provided they are all alike. Alabamf. no man Under anew law in that took effeet July 1. may carry and no man May sell a pistol less than two feet in length. It has been stated on British authority that American erants into Canada £50,000 worth of that country each year. immi- are takimg property into —_——_++a>o———_—_ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL £15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE MAYOR AFTER BOOZERS. Tell Where They They get Their Liquor, He Wants to Znov— May Have to Tell or go to Jaii. Durham, August 18.—The effort of the city authorities to break up the illicit sale of whiskey by haul- ing up everybody who might be in position to impart information, is ies : f leading into fine points of law. Mayor Graham began Friday an investigation of very private na- ture against the booze-joints and had as witnesse four of the very prominent men of the city. The examinations being private the newspaper men naturally are not any too wise. Yet it is known that Mr. Graham put one of the men on the stand and had not pro- eceded far when the attorney for the four prominent citizens object- the furnish demanding who ed to qnestions name of those men these witnesses their whiskey. Finding himself unable to pro- eeed Mayor Graham the hearing until August 31, when adjourned the superior court will hear the matter. This policy is ereatin no a liitle feeling. The more ag- eyessive prohibitionists feel that doubtful, while the anti-prohibi- tionists regard it an outrage. The lawyers view it seriously. They do not know court of inquiry will force them more whether a to tell where they secure their whiskey and there is not the slightest doubt that an uncom- foriable feeling exists among oth- who sent to jail for failure, the writ of habeas those them be ers, as well as buy. Should one of corpus might be invoked and end- less anxiety. abounds here —_—_——_—_~+<@>-e__—— TRICK MULE ARRIVES. First Stunt of the Animal is to Throw an Bastern Newspaer Correspondent — The Peerless Onx Denies Himself to Visitors and Works a While. Lineoln. Neb.. Aug. 19.—The ad- vent today of the trick which was presented to William J, mule, Bryan by the Minnesota Agricul- tural Society. was made memora- ble because of an incident which oceurred this afternoon. The mule and an Eastern news- paper correspondent were the cen- tral figures. When announcement was first made of the faet that the the served animal had been presented, particular corresponden: notice that he Wo'tid be che first to ride if. Today the opportunity eame with the result that the correspon- dent tonight is nursing a sore head and bruised leg, suffered when hurled into the air by which had been trained to permit no one to. ride it. Mr. Bryan witnessed the proe- the mauie. and exhibited a good deal of solicitude for the writer. The mule wa staken back into the stable and there is every likeli- hood that it will not be permitted ect rd nes The day otherwise was without When Mr. Bryan starts on his ten-day’s trip nicht he will have completed near- ly all the set speeches that he will mak» during that time. He de- nied himself to all visitors, desir- ing to utilize every available mo- ment completing his work. incident. to-morrow ————__++@ eo Hackett Will Be Elected. The Charlotte Observer says: ‘Mr. Thomas H. Vanderford, of Salisbury. was in the city yester- subseriptions for the National Democratic¢ paign fund. He will here this morning and renew the attack. In day collecting calmi- conversation with an ett would be re-elected to congress by a larger majority than he got Vanderford knows FURNISHING CO. ol ett aS gst nt OC a Pian aca well. He was chairman of Mr. Hackett ’s committe in the last campaign.”’ it is proper, the less so think it | to display any more of is talents. return | Observer man last night Mr. Van-} derford said that Mr. R. N. Hack- ! this vear over Mr. Charles Cowles | over blackburn two years ago. Mr. | the district | Se rae TT Ta ee a oe, Saat Ye RSE SEL TN TL OM i ee Oe Ea) Sec ae ENE arom ae a a | 8@S@G00000360990000006008 ss==| AWRENCES==== Xi. 3 fi oo : Giean-Up Quotations! A A I ee ome re ee ee OXFORDS---PUMPS AND SAILOR TIES Vici, Pat, Gun Meial, ian, Grey and White. Reguiar prices were $2.00, $250 and $3.66. Your cncice while while they last for $1.59. It pays to get Lawrence’s price. Clean-Up Prices on Muslin Underwear. 9H O 0 90 0 0 8 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 50 cents quality Ladies’ Drawers at... $ .39 69 cents qualitv White Undershirts at.. ..... l $3.00 quality White Baderskints ato 2 29 $1.25 quality White Gown ate. eects 98 69 cents quality White Gown, 2004 size, af. AD It pars to get Lawrence’s prices. White Licconette Skirts, clean ap price............ .....- a9 Ladies’ Waist Fine Net Waists in Ecru. reew’ar 35 valnes, at...... $3 10 Reoular $2.50 valaes at................ce-esececnneseseneeterees 189 China Sik Waists in black ond white, were $248.. 169 White Lasn Waists, some of them sold as bigh as Si 25. ean up price. 0d Special Sale of Gents’ White Four- in-Hand Neckties 15 to 25 cents valnes, special ciean-up price 8s cents each. BO O O D O D O H O C 9 O H N G I D O H D O 8 O S O OO O S S O G C emer Watch Lawrence’s Space Tororrow—New Quotations Every Day This Week—And Trade at Lawrence's. IT WILL PAY YOU. LAWRENCE BROS. CO. DO OOS SSD OSHSSSSSHSH9OG OOOO ~ SCHOOL DIRECTORY. — VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW ENROLLN Ag There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the vear, besides you will have complet- ed the course, i D 00 9 0 0 0O 0 S 0 0 G 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 8 0 0 0 8 ‘ ‘ ® ‘ READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION af which manv will be offered, when Lusi.ess begins to rally | alter the eieciion. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE | Newnort News, Va. Beil Phone 350 ./ J. M. RESSLER. President. Lat WR. HILL, Principal. er » Me IS a TORS FAD - se e as ; z & Es aptist University ior Wome Located in the Center of Kaleigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. Sehool ef Arts and Sciences, with eight professors and six Mathematics, Ancient and Mod- ern Languages, Ilistery, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ble ii. professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. aoe | assistants, and including Enelish, School otf Music, with three 111. School of Art, with two professors, and inculding O7 | Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor <7 VY. Sehool of Business, with one professor, and including Ste negraphy. Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematie training in Physical Culture in charge of a directo and two assistants. - Club. in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tie service, students save $45.00 per session. Noxt session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formation, address R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. Southern Conservatory of Music DURHAM,N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough | up-ta- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, | Violinists, in all degrees. Superior advant- | ages at smal|cost. | W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. We _— (em ieee tae «EER Seas | Nest session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Bes | preparation for College, for busiaess, for life. Best equipment i best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J. A. & M. H. ZO LT. | = Oak Ridge N. C. } z . Case THE TREDELL = Bkéth = Designing | Was resumed work at the ole Engraving Siarpetanverd and aie Printing ufseturing alt grader of Publishing | snade hrocrs | Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Grst | SITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write nd z1aranieeprompr delivery . AMMBROSE MILLER ‘ ? >t INE 24 PHONE Le AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES iTREDELL BROOM CQ), 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. es = = we will — oe ee . caeemer il araés (name on 2 t WJ... Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. | Orcer—ao Seen ScaOheouvagimccaom eed We make a speclait} G: -lass wood ready for the stoys | The Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This Year. Ni) LESOE NCD Ry Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. John Robinson's Ten Big Shows in One, Expense Daily $3,300.08. $10,000.00 in New Features. RT ACT THEYRE ALL TALKING ABOUIEE <3 COMBINED MENAGERIES. | 4 Bio Circuses! 4 Big Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. dost of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White, Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLETE WiLbLD wrist Kivery known Wild West Sport _and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee-—-Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of bs-L. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Femaie Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats and Talented Aerialists, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100.Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Waguns, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels. 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloistse—gives one hour’s musi cal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. oy, . department has been one that is destined to become eX-} actly of A New Department. Since Mr. Robert E. Armfield took charge of the clothing depart- ment of Knox, Poston & Co., a new added and eceedingly popular with those gen- tlemen who desire to wear stylish and well fitting clothing. This is in the shape of 2 cust tailoring department and with Mr. Armfield in charge it will und- doubtedly prove a success both for the firm and the purchasing pub- hie. om —_+ + o—_—_ Strange Tomatoes. This seems to be for freak tomatoes. Yesterday afternoon, Kirkman who lives at 313 Fifth street brought the Mascot a strange looking specimen. It a banner yea! Mr. R. K. grew on a Vine that produced 54 tomatoes and no two of them were alike. All freakish shape. —_——__++@>>—__——_-- were Tharpe Case Continued. In the Wilkes county court the ease against Freeland shooting Miss Ball was continued until next term of the court. Although Miss Ball is much im- proved she was not able pear in eourt the against her would be slayer was to ap- when case ealled and the continuance was asked for. _———_~~++@>-—_—_ This Horse Needs More Work. While Judge Webb was grind-- ing out his court in this city week before last Mr. Hal Harbin ran across a bargain in a_ piece of horse flesh. He, of course, traded and has been very happy over it. Yesterday just after noon, the animal in question began to feel his oats, and decided, despite the hot weather, to have a little fun. accordingly while standing hitch- ed by Mr. Harbin’s home on Alex- ander street it calmly broke loose and started for the market down town. Those on the streets tried to stop the animal but with no avail, and afer having several narrow escapes from hitting other ve- hicles and the posts, it arrived at the market and _ stopped at the hitching post where it is want to stand without having done any damage whatever. <--> At Work on Foundation. A big force of men were put to work Tuesday on the foundation for the new block Mr. N. B. Mills is erecting on West Broad street, near the square. The foundation is of solid con- erete and would have been com- pleted some time ago had it not been necessary to suspend operan- tions because of a delay in the ar- rival of material. ++ To and From Wilkes. The Wilkesboro Chronicle says: Dr. and Mrs. Houck and daugh- ter, Hiss Amelia, of Statesville, spent a few days here last week with relatives. They went from here to Ashe and will retura through Watauga and Caldwell.”’ ““Mr. Robert Starr is visiting relatives in Iredell county.’’ **Esq. J. M. Mitchell, of States- ville, was in town last week on business. ’’ -———_++2@>-—_—__ Wararnts for The McLellands. A warrant was this morning served on Bill McLelland and his wife by Deputy Sheriff Ward. They are colored and on Tues- day appeared in Magistraate Sloan court as the accusers of the Griffin woman, who was bound over to the superior court on a charge of perjury. The present warranis were sworn out by the Griffins and_the trial will be on Saturday at 2 o’clock. —_——_++2>2—__ ‘WANTED— ATenant on Farm 3 , miles from Statesville. Must give good references. Good place for right man. Apply to C. P. Crawford, Lienster & Crawford stables. aug18 4¢ as to Tharpe for i: TEI LAL ELSES a NE a HT I ARPT A TT EM moe ROR pan 4§ To and From Taylorsville.. @ The Mountain Scout says: * “*Myr. Jones P. Echerd spent last Friday in Statesville on business.’’ **Misses Whittley and Lois Con- Y Statesville, see Visiting Mrs. J. L. Gakeee “Mr. L C Caldwell, ville, of States- spent Monday here on pro- fessional business. Ue will b here again Friday to appear in on interesting ** Mrs. slander indictment.” Ry tre Anne Phillps was carzt: to Dr hene’s Statesville, } + } } Last eek. where en ; ; Eiverad 4 scree e : — _— | WILE fal | tou.” SPELL TORTIE IO PIO EOE ELITE TE Te a “Ez ey = 4 &. 4 4 Ea RR SAS SS a Sf 2 8 WE backed Draughon gives contr wets, by a chin of 30 Colleges, $350,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions ditions cr refunnd tuition. RED MRE E PBING Draughon’s ccm- i rsyif a petitoers, by not ry v necepting bis - wropesition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping mn THRE months than they do in SIX. Dr n can oonvince YOU. SHO: THE AE 7d per cent. of hi An b theUnited States i fourt Report ES Wr ite the system of Shorthand Drdugho mn be- cause they know ED BEEP. PORE Ke 1e CAT. ALOG and book- let. “Why Learn Telegr aphy? "which eqplain al ae ion or write JNO. 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CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUBle@ BW seqmnyg ‘kepunyy “gq -4y WIEN io dogg epsorg e X04 “MON 09 auoyd 10 9B AyJay 3q UBd SIBPIO NVI 4IVdSY SHEL SANIV9 °s ‘f 98 OS FL eSPOUM, oseliiey Aqeg INOX UG SaULL WAGGA MAN WUeAA OA 0G BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co.. Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St e- e m me o w ti t a n s {S C L RA I N E AR E R R =——GOOr=§F8 | | under reasonabje con- | ; Students enter at any time. Ls. BiG sles BILLY WOODALL _ Singing, Talking and Dancing Black- Face Comedien. 2, 2 0 AR L E N 4 x } 4 aa y CO C a ie OT e Be l se a n at Te RE N a OY DE E S a, 00 al e e 00 . fy PE OTS NE OU TE aS ow. MOVING PIOTGRE PROGR AM FOR TODAY: “PTommie’s a pPHE Sa 2 Se DBe SHEE GECVWS SSOP JSST SPEDE SSSPOOCSFOVNG CUWOSVOTISOSS THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. Of Statesville, N. C. > +The Invisible Fluid,’ ‘A Scene in ‘and “Murdered for Money.” GEM THEATRE Bie rzan— ae ers eee +} the Alps,’ (C A R E E R WA N D E R ek RE S a Narre: soothe We can j { CA D E at CS Aa TL D if PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. Aceounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - } Ss, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the are consistent with good banking cent. paid on iime and savings deposits 0 Lo w 2 VAs Ve Ev best terns tna methods. Four pe ..... $40,000.00 SHAREROLDERS LIABILITY............... es $40,000.00 AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS............ $30,000.00 Sees eee ..$440,000.00 2 * a, ‘ oT, * CAPITAL Oy on cone oacwees ere cuccnsccse C888 BSOO SURPLUS ToraL Resources OVER OFFICERS i. Steele. President, FE. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec ang Treasurer, ©. ESRUGHEY, Assistant Secv. and Treas W. &. CULBRETH, Hanager Savings Departmen! sseeenee at i ecee PO R E PP D1 1 16 0 1 1 1 ON OE OO 3 E WH S SH O E CO O S I 1 D D 1 I G I V S T O m SS B I S P B I A E S C S E E E Cr e e l <. pd AA A BH O ar e r r o p e , GE R sm n tA Is ibe oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in ihe South) to os na building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philade elphia Stenographer says: “Itis the leading Busi- ness College Sonth of the Potomac River.” “When [ reached Richmond, { inquired of several business men for the best Business Collége in the city. and, witheut exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. &. Ross, Law Stenographer, Biuefield, West Virginia. Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Com mer- cial Arithmetie, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand. Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English ‘Department. Ladies and centlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. By Mail. —Bcokkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, espccially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, ?res., Richmond, Va. SECHSESESROECEOROROROROEO ° WE SERVE COLD DRINKS € AT THE FOUNTAIN OF QUALITY Six Tons—Twelve Thousand Pounds of Ice Used by Us Last Month. Help Us Use Twenty-Five This Month. STATESVILLE DRUG C0. = Prescriptionists. Thousand Pounds ms if By @O W O n de u e n o : a a Phone No. 80. ° EOGS@RUORCEOCROZOCROHCHOROHOCOR 08 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 Re e od e s ee ) ‘RUTH MADE” DS FOR ALL THAT ISGOOD IN — ELOSITERY-.- and with wus quality PR R OR O RR R OO UR N Tix are the “Gouds of Quality” meins gerviee as @vel] 2s ANpearance. Car ifack ub: “World’s Besu? wilhe ve all tie wor of white oo. tye $ tensely black, fast and sepitary sain the GI ees 5 the ori. innlstrengts. «f the eco cs, Can your say this 3% jos any otber zend-. iret try erry, fn tein nll eo re ane pricey. Ask for N , 1G at 16¢ J) are 100 «t [ie srl 2IQ at Oe. Mire the naine “SouUTE BR RDS 23 nan 3} your denler for ther - he ke eps ter or wilh .zet then: for vom, eee - Nar ee eee - aoe THE SRADFCRO KNITTING MILL. 2 CR E S E EI T 585, st e n e o r r c r e s e a r t e l ” MATTER WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT COME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The Ciiy FROM $12.50 TO $25 PER MIONTH J... FOSTEaE |} PROPRIETOR ] SL Se R O R S R E R E E D HE S E S E S E S EE R E ER ER E ES E T OE E S N S E N N E S ES E SE E C E C R E E | ¢: sooner QeDMO@rA’ . 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Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- sortment building materials to be found in western North Zaro- lina EVANS tHARDWARE COMPANY. Se e d a S.A mw. mw. YEBSSSECESSSESSESSSSS TERE GET YOUR NAME ON OUR * VISITING LIST for our wagon to call and you'll always have clean, white and perfectly laundered linens. “THE LAUN- DRY THAT oe in this part cf the couutry is the oe ae ee aie ome ie ean oe Statesville Steam Laundry U.C. Harwell, oe Jeo I Vi s . Ny 4 \ N F SANITARY PLUMBING there is no reason why your kitchen sink cannot be kept as ixmaculately clean as the dishes you eat from. AJ] danger of disease germs, ver- min or foul odors is abso- lutely eradicated, because it can easily be cleanad and kept so. If yor are building a new house or repairing an old one, get into communi- cation with A. W. Holler & Co., the most scientific sani- tary plumbers. They can give you the latest ‘ess and valuable information regard- ing cost, work necessary in irreproachable pha etc., and do the W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY Phone No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. = e e e e e e ME C C EE E C E E I F E E E a ao i SHOE SALE! ¢ OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. this sale our store has hummed with So ee of gratitude and satisfaction from pleased custom. ers. We only havea very limited amount of Sum- mer Footwear lef from this sals but you may still find just what ber the danger of d ees are looking for. Remem- ). B. MILLER, The Shoe Man. MascaraermemcRS me aeaEaecax aa a Sh ESESLESSEPSEES SS SH PS TESHS oP | a || ye wl l NI Ni I4 p || 2, Np NS P Ni e : tp 1h Ni c e Wi Ni x es XI |e V| | - 2 || Ny } Wi t a=: a eeer ab b b e hh h bo 4 s | oN Be h do c h oe i Ad ayn a AEA Ws w AeA fa i Sh DR WR T Hh Wa me k ! Nao Re THe Eventnc M Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, August 21, 1998. No. 290 Many Victims Suffer Pain LADY VERSUS MOSQUITO. Mr. A. L. Fox Walks Out of Second Story Window—Mrs. Burke Falls From Step-Ladder. Mr, Troutman’s Hand is Cut. A Baby is Mysteriously Injured and a Letter Carrier Has His Arm Broken. A most unusuad accident oceur- red yesterday morning. At that time Mr. A. L. Fox. father of Mr. N. W. Fox of this city, was seriously injured and probably had a narrow escape from being instantly killed. At about 3 o’clock Mrs. Fox and and her two daughters were aroused from their slumbers by the noise of some one groaning with pain in the front yard. Hastening out they found Mr. Fox eould give of his presence in fering greatly. The succeeded in remoying the injured man to the house and im as much haste as possible, Doctors Hill and Hall were summoned. They examined the man and found that he had sus- tained a bad dislocation of the thigh and probably a_ fracture. Mr. Fox was also badly bruised suffering and shaken up. About the only explanation Mr. Fox could give o fhis presence in the yard was that he had awaken- ed from a sound sleep in a room on the second floor, and that not fully awake, he had walked out of the window and had fallen to the ground below. Mr. Fox usually sleeps on the ground floor and it was a frequent eustom with him to walk through the window which is generally left open at this time of the year. Mr. Fox is a prosperous farmer and about 51 years of age. He was resting as easily as eould be expected this morning but he will be confined to his room for several weeks. Mrs. Burke’s Bad Fall. Mrs. Julia P. Burke had ocea- sion to take some-article from the top shelf in her millinery store-on West Broad street this morning and sought the assistance of a step ladder. This was a new affair and was recently purchased by Mrs. Burke from a man who guaran- teed that it was perfectly strong and substantial, would stand with- out hitching, ete. Mrs. Burke, however, had no sooner reached the top step than the contrivance collapsed precip- itating her to the floor of her store with great force. Fortunately she only sustained a slight sprain of an ankle, which, however, is quite painful and a few minor bruises. Nevertheless, her fall was a bad one and her escape from seri- ous injury was nothing short of miraculous. She was able to go to her dinner at the Smith board- ing house on Kelly street at noon and has been receiving the con- gratulation of her many friends during the entire day, over the fact that she was not more seri- ~ ously injured. Hand Badly Cut. Mr. Thomas Troutman was the victim of an accident Wednesday which nearly resulted in the loss | ern part of Concord township, was VETERANS ARE BACK. More Than Two Thousand War Heroes March in Procession, Said to be the Largest the State Veterans Have had Since the War. Practically all of the Confeder- ate Veterans who attended the re- union at Winston from this city have returned to their homes. The parade yesterday was the bigest in the history of the organ- ization. To the blare of brass bands and drum and fife corps mere that two thousand soldiers of the con- federacy marched in tke largest processsion, commanders and the men them- selves, that the veterans have ever had since the war, this being the climatie event of the annual re- union of the Tar Heel division. About one-third of the veterans rode in private carriages, scores of which were offered and used. There were a hundred men on horseback, including the comman- der and the marshal, Maj. T. J.» Brown, who celebrated. his 75th birthday last week, directing, and there was not a more superb and agile horseman than he. The fire companies of the two towns had their apparatus in the parade, eayly decorated, and young wo- men rode in the hose carts. A large portion of the old sol- diers wore their uniforms of gray. The sons of veterans led the pro- cession, all mounted on ponies. A ball was given in the Twin City Club rooms at night and many visitors were present. The musical programme was appropri- ately southern. ++ > Excursion to Asheville. The Southern railway is arrang- ing to run an excursion from Goldsboro to Asheville next Thurs- day, the 27th. —_+@ > Mr. Hudson Will Take Trip. Mr. C. R. Hudson, who has charge of the farm demonstration work being conducted in this state by the Federal government and who has for the past few weeks been with one of the farmres’ in- stitute parties, will leave in a few days for Des Moines, Ia., to attend an agricultural fair. From there he will go to Chica- eo for a few days, and from Chi- cago to Washington City to at- tend a convention of the govern- ment’s state agents in the farm demonstration work. He will be away two weeks or longer. ———_++@ro—_—_ Child Found Dead in Bed. A young child of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller, who live in the west- found dead in bed early “yester- day morning. Interment at Steny Point in the afternoon. —_——_-+2re—_—— On Her Vacation. Miss Alda Nicholson, a rural mail earrier is now taking her ap- nual vacation. She went to Lincolntun Wednes- day where she is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dillinger. —__~++@>->——_—— Left for a New Home. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Windsor and little son, who were guests of Mrs. R. C. Mills ‘have gone to Chattanooga, Tenn, where they will make their future home. They formerly lived at Cross Roads, Yadkin county. ——+-+@re———_—— Testing the Machinery. Practieally alt the machinery at of three fingers. While operating a carving ma- 1 stalled and today is being tested. chine at the Statesville Furniture (Continued on 4th Page.) the Paola cotton mill has been in- The rmill will not be operated according to their |federate veteran 65 years of age, | Veteran Falls From Train AND MAY NOT RECOVER. Whila Returning From Reunion at Winston-Salem Lexington Man Falls From Fast Southern Train and is Dangerously In, jured. Spencer, August 21—A Mr. Tomlinson, of Lexington, a Con- was dangerously injured by fall- ing from south bound passenger train No. 35 on the Southern Rail- way near Liverpool, in Davidson eounty, last night. from Winston-Salem, where he had been attending the state reun- ion of old soldiers. He did not get off at Lexington, intending to go on to Linwood to visit a daughter living there. Just before the rapidly moving train} reached Linwood he went out on the platform and in some way lost his balance and fell off. ' His head struck a cross-tie, it is thought, and he was nearly sealp- ed. He was also severely wound- ed in the forehead, his face was mashed and arms injured, though no bones were broken. He was picked up by the train- men in an unconscious condition and brought on to Salisbury and placed in a hospital. Though very weak from the ioss of much blood and badly bruised, it is thought that Mr. Tomilnson. has a chance for recovery. i —__—_++2>-o—_—__ -Going to Catawba. Mrs. W. A. Thomas, who has been the guest of Mrs. Coffey at Lincolnton si:ce the first of the week, will go to Catawba Springs tomorrow. Mr. Thomas and Miss Nan How- ard of Wadesboro will join her to- morrow night and the trio expect to spend three or more weeks there. —_—_++@>-—_—_——_ _ Visiting His Father. Mr. F, T. Walser, Sr., chief clerk in Collector Brown’s office, has as his guest Mr. F. T. Walser, Jr., of Asheville. Mr Walser who is a traveling salesman has been unable to work for some time because of ill health and comes here to recuperate. ——____~<§-4 > Ball Player Home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Anderson arrived last night from Wilson. Mr. Anderson is studying med- icine at the University in Balti- more and since his school closed he has been playing with the Wil- son nine. Mr. Wright Tucker and Arthur Blackwelder of Concord, are visit- ing relatives in and near the city. Mr. Tomlinson was en route Ron who has a position with the 3 and PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those .Paople You Fuow and Others You Don’t Know. The Salisbury Post says: ‘‘Mr. "G. F. Wise went to Statesville this morning on business connect- ed with the Woodmen of the World Camp there.”’ The Lenoir Topie says ‘‘ Miss Eva Bouchelle, of Statesville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. F. Mes- sick at Patterson.”’ Mr. J. A. Efird and family who have Rev. W A. Lutz returned to their home in Winston this morning. The Concord Tribune says: ‘‘ Mr W. R. Mills, of Statesville, is in the ecity.’’ Mrs. W. N. Smithson and daughter leave tomorrow for Os- tawah, Tenn., to join Mr. Smith- been visiting ‘Louisville and Nashville railroad. Mr. J. V. Davis was in town yesterday in the interest of the Hornet published at Bixby in Davie couny. Miss Beatrice and Duval Wood- ward who were the guests of Mr. Mrs. Silas Elam in Cool Spring township were in the city last evening on their way to their home at Newton. Mrs. A. J. Hoover and child are visiting Mrs. Hoover’s relatives in Alexander county, near Stony Point. Miss Octa Brandon who has been at Springfield, Tenn., since early spring returned home yes- terday. Mr. P. E. Miller returned to Charlotte last night after a week here with relatives and friends. _ Mr. Henry, son of Mr. A. A. ‘Troutman, has returned from school nfar Swannanoa. Miss Clara Foard is visiting Miss Sadie Downum at Lenoir. Tonight is amateur night at the Gem and there will be a special program Of songs. r Mrs. E. H. Overcash Mr. Walter Overcash and Miss John Ervin of Chariotte who have been visiting Mrs. A. W. Holler have returned to their home after a pleasant visit here. Miss Annie Mills and Miss Carry Wilson of Mooresville are in the city visiting friends. Miss Annie Click returned to- day from a visit at Davis Springs. Mrs. Maggie Lowrance of Albe- marle, is in the city on a visit to her sister Mrs. J. B. Glover. The Philathea class of Race Street Methodist church will serve tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. —__—_<++2@o——_ Skating Rink Will be Open. The skating rink will be open during Firemen’s week. The floor and equipment has heen thoroughly overhauled and it is promised that even this will be in the best of shape. Mr. J. P. Rose charge. —_— now have an space for Monday’s PE R S I S T RS E T S T O C o @ (21.8 +.@ however, for the present. RR SE Se SE OUR advertisement in next Mon- day’s Iredell County Mascot will tell hundreds of ccuntry people who will visit this town next week where to find any bargains | -you may desire to offer. not an advertiser try it. Z All copy for this issue must be in this office by noon Saturday. Se SS oe If you add, take some extra issue. If you are oc e p c o l o s e l o n e l e g e l s c r s h a t Pa N 0 u ! / 0 u ! ) 0 u ! l o a t | % a t | % u t | ' w r l ' a t oe ice cream on the parsonage lawn | will be in} Tryon Man Lost In Maine WELL KNOWN MAN MISSING. Forests of Lumber State Being Searched for Trace of Missing Joseph H, Hellen, of North Car- olina Who is a Well Known Hotel Man and Very Popular.. Boston, Mass., August 20.— Joseph H. Hellen, 75 years of age, whose home is in Tryon, N. C., be- came lost in the Maine forests near Old Orchard Beach yesterday. He had not been found up to’a late hour tonight .and it is feared that he may not be found alive. All night and all day the police, aided by firemen and _ citizens, have been searching the foretss and the fields near the spot where the aged man was last seen. Today a hound was put on the trail, but up to a late hour the missing man had not been dis- covered. Mr. Hellen was stopping at Old Orchard in company with his daughter. Mr. Hellen with his son, Joseph B. Hellen, own and conduct Oak Hall Hotel at Tryon, one of the most popular, winter resorts in the South. He has been a resident of Tryon for fifteen years and is well known throughout the western part of the state. Mr. Hellen was in active charge of Oak Hill until a few years ago since then he has spent much time traveling. i Hickory a Winner. On Tuesday the local nine went to Hickory where it was defeated by a score of 8 to 1. A game that was to have been played on Wednesday was declar- ed off on account of the rain. On yesterday Hickory won again, the score being 5 to 4. The Hickory boys were to have come here this morning for a game this afternoon and another tomorrow but because of the bad outlook for good weather the manager of the local team tele- graphed them not to come. taken not won. Statesville was in Fare form and outclassed Hick- ory at every point. The readers of the Charlotte Observer will notice Hickory credited with 14 hits. This is a mistake as they only made seven hits. Statesville’s pitcher, Stevens, is the best amatuer ball pitcher in this section and deserves credit for the game he puts up. oe ODE OO To Accompany Mr. Millsaps. Mr. S. S. Mill:ps is anxious to have as many as possible from here attend the farmers conven- tion at Raleigh on Tuesday next. He requests that all who can go, meet him at the station on Monday at noon, so as to take the train which passes here at 12:20. ——— Had Good Luck. Drs. France Carlton and C. B. Mott have returned from the mountains where they have been since Monday. They spent most of their time fishing and experienced excellent luck. —_—__++@>-——__ To Speak at Huntersville. Hon. L. C. Caldwell has been in- vited to deliver an address at Huntersville next Thursday. The occasion is the annual pic- nic at that place and he will prob- when his health began to fail and | The Statesville boys claim that} the second game at Hickory was COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good midling......... 10% Good middling.... ......... 1036 Riddim i Se eee a 1014 Stains and Timges.-. ..2 2... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market was prac- tically unchanged from yesterday when it took such a sudden and unexpected slump. Spots closed at 10.10. Futures closed as follows: AR OMS. cme (ee 9.60 Octobert soo ee 8.69 December.) 2556 Se 8.59 Sanayi ee 8.52 Sensational Break in Market. New York, Aug. 21—Cotton prices suffered a sensational break in the local market yesterday, Oc- tober delivery selling down to 8.81 which is 37 points under vyester- day’s closing figure and $5 per bale below the recent high $5 per bale below the recent high mark. The selling was frenzied and in- discriminate but the opinion of the traders was that the bulk of it was by Wall street speculators and for an advance, whose purchases checked the, decline last week. This interest is believed to have sold during the first hour this morning fully 75,000 bales. The only support of the market ap- peared to come from covering by shorts and this influence raised the prices up from the, lowest of the day, but, at mid-day the un- dertone was nervous. ———_—++ 4-2 To and From Mooresville. The Mooresville Enterprise says: ‘‘Mr. R. C. Johnston, of Statesville, was a visitor in the eitey yesterday.”’ ‘‘Miss Nellie Deitz, of States- ville, is visiting at Mr. W. L. Pos- ton at Mazeppa.”’ ‘‘Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Turner were visitors in Statesville over Sunday.”’ ‘‘Miss Sallie Miller is visiting ifriends and relatives in States- ville this week.”’ “‘Mr. D. M. Templeton went to Statesville Saturday morning to attend the funeral of Mr. John McFarland, who died early Satur- day morning.”’ —_—_——__~++@-o—_——_—_ Death of a Child. The Mooresville Enterprise Says :.~ <‘The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ketchie was saddened Tuesday by the death of their 11-month old baby. ‘“The child had been sick for several days. The interment was made in the city cemetery Wed- nesday morning.”’ —_—_~++@>- > Picnic Committee Chartered. The Barium Springs Orphans’ Picnic Committee has been char- tered to hold picnics for the bene- fit of the Barium Springs Orphan- age of the North Carolina Presby- terian Synod. The incorporators are H. N. Howard, P. S. Boyd, W. D. Pharr B. W. Pressly, H. D. Mills and Z. V. Turlington. —_—_~<+<+@r->——_—_ Studying Millinery. Mrs. J. M. McKee, head milliner for Knox, Poston & Co., has gone to Baltimore to spend two weeks - in the work rooms, studying the new styles, ete. In about a week she will be join- ed by Miss Whitley Connelly, as- sistant milliner for the firm. Mr. Knox, the senior member of the firm will meet them later and the trio will then journey to New York for a general inspection of all thay is latest in dress goods, te Sines a e ably go. e ) millinery, etc. , ——>* > en * pa TS or a t e ie ee ee ee ee ea e a a ae en e d ga l i d i a b e k a s i d l e : Vk sa m e te s ea e a at e be Ynr e ai n : br e a s t at e Pe e Re rm pa s my ve e A [R O T IN O IT I nc e re r st 4 ‘ Ti e ee a yo eS THE EVENING MASCO1| DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 2 Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, : ubscription Price, = Entered at the Postofficein Statesville @. €., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. for Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. For Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Seeretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: RB. LACY. - For State Auditor: B, F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T,. W. BICKETT. For Commissioner ef Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner: M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. 2s COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives : N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L O. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E, TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. ———~+@>o—___ The Weaher Forecass. Washington, D. C., August 21.— For North Carolina showers to- night and probably Saturday. —————~<@>>—___ Tt really seems a pity to keep eandidate Kern unnotified so long. —_~++@>-e—__—_ There are no false bottoms in Colonel Bryan’s platform. ——_++2@>-»—____ That’s all right about Cervera, Mr. Taft, but it is the voter that eounts. ++ Anyhow Mr. Sherman didn’t take his speech to Oyster Bay to be revised. ioe ———~><>- oe Harry Thaw has gone into bankruptey but the New York pa- pers haven’t dropped the-ease. —_~~++2>-—___. You often hear of a “‘perfect stranger’’ but have you a perfect acquaintance. ———__++@>o—__.. **Persistent eating of boiled carrots,’ says a French physician, venge.”’ says an-exchange. Col- | onel Sryan ought to send some. boiled carrots to Mr. Guffey of Pennsylvania. 46> Of course Mr. Bryan accepted | the nomination more gracefully than Judge Taft but think of the practice he has had. 41 It is now getting to be generally known around these parts that there is going to be an election this fall, thanks to some of the candidates. HO One thing about the president’s proposed hunting tour is certain. If the wild beasts dare show him their teeth Mr. Roosevelt will re- | taliate, tooth for tooth. 1 Although the Baltimore Sun! has gone republican it is not as yet manifesting the proverbial zeal of the new convert. te Sprinkling the streets with coal oil lays dust, only so far as the street is concerned. It raises it for John D. 48 The criticism of Mr. Taft be- cause he isa Unitarian may be somewhat ‘‘neutralized’’ by the discovery that Colorel Bryan is 2n Elk. Hello, Bill! — —_~++<2>-e——___ If you are ever going to put in a lick for Everybody's Week ana invite every last one of your friends to be here, it is about time you were about it. 4 ‘“Get on the raft with Taft’’ is the latest campaign tune that has been launched. The quick and eatchy and the song as a song may become popular but a raft is about the last thing a sensi- ble person would desire to get on with Fat Mr. Taft. et BOYISH VANDALISM A New York paper in giving an account of the doings of President Roosevelt’s family in church at Oyster Bay on Sunday last says that Archie pulled a knife from his pocket and earved ‘“‘W. D. Parker,”’ the name of his tuter, on the back of the pew in front of him. Then brushing the chips from his knees, Archie carved “‘A. R.”’ If this be true and it certainly has the Rooseveltian ring to it. Mr. Roosevelt should have signal- ized this Sunday service by giving son Archie a genteel thrashing af- ter meeting. Vandalism is one of the most expensive propensities of this gen- eration of boys. They injure trees, they mark up exposed buiidings— often with obscene words, and sometimes they raid vacant houses and commit depredations that cost a round sum of money to repair. This is inexcusable. True in most eases such acts ate due to thoughtlessness or innocent ‘‘mis- chievousness.’’ But that is no ex- euse. The boy should be taught better for his own as well as for the protection of property. One of the strongest arguments. in our opinion, in favor of manuel training is in its tendency to cor- rect the vandal spirit of the pu- pil. When a boy learns the valuq of work he will have greater re- spect for its creations and for pro- perty values in general. When he forms the habit of con- structing various articles with his own hands the disposition to de- stroy will gradually give place to the constructive habit. THE NORTH CAROLINA Colle ge of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton Manufacturing, Dyeing and In dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Schslarships.. Examinatiens for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address “‘will cure jealously, melancholy and feelings of wrath and re- THE PRESIDENT, West Raleigh, N. 0. musie is! Did you ever hear of ‘any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying cf crouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight SL U M S DS N AD RE AE R in gold lor these two things slone. -:-: :-: :-: 2 a xt g | os Cd i = gS EERE AS eke a2sS3 SS3 S27 S33 FS33S2 2y WANT ADS. “ We want you te let your wants be known. 26 times - - 3cents aline tn * w w a ™ w m w a we « w wy m Ww a w © - = w w These w ws w m : w m right, % " n ¥ reezy, m = usiness a a es om racers ¥ wy A w n w are ma : : " INEXPENSIVE " ® _ and are sure to bring ¥ a m x RS U LES an : : a8 ltime - - - ScentstTaline y m 3times - - - 4centsa line w ® 6times - - - 3hecentsaline w m e fm & tc. € Ceccecececcececceecee Ef THESE ADS REACH MANY readers every afternoon. Try an Evening Mascot want ad The investment is small; the re- turns big and quick. WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. Need not be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. WANTED—Furnished Room in private family. Address by letter only, Frank care “Mascot office. tf FOR SALE—House Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N. C. aug 20 and lot on ‘‘SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Publie schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first inail or express prepaid. All kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C., d &wtf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September oth one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w WANTED—For U.S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 35, citizens of United States, of good charac- ter and temperate habits, who ~ean speak, read and write Eng- lish. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, 16 West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 South Main street, Asheville, N. C.; National Bank, Lenoir, N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 13744 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. THE SKATINK RINK WILL BE open next week, August 24th to the 30th under the management of Mr. J. P. Rose. Skates, floor and all equipment has been thoroughly overhauled and everything will be in the best of shape. aug21 2t RESTAURANT We are prepared tolg furnish as good table|% Board as can be had : in the city. AT $12.50 PEh MONTH - Open on Sunday. . BRAWLEY & McFARLAND 538 CENTER STREET Southern Railway £0. Great Highway Of Trade}. And = Travel ~ Through} The Southern States. Through Pullman Sle-ping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south j High Class Dining Cars. » Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all. seasons. H otels of the highest class. : For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H.Hard wick, P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. GLING FAST WOOD FIBRE PLASTER ‘SECOND TO NONE”’ YOU 500 pair of pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FARM LANDS) o7 acres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- lem Church, 30 acres in eultiva- ing and out-buildings. 140 acres two miles from Mt. tivation. out-buildings. For prices and terms call on or write, Phone No. 23. EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS |§ PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST/# PLASTER ON THE MARKET, |§ THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE|§ CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES |% AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY |& Statesville Plaster & Cement! COMPANY, Statesvilte, N.C.18 LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50.|8 New Hail curtains received $2.0Y |# tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell-|& Mourne, seventy-five acres in cul-]% Land level and produc-]% tive, four room house and good/&§ ERNEST G.GAITHER. | {nsurance, Stocks. Rea. Estate,|# "Cao 00 510 4° 56 G6 Foe oe Ot CF Oe re HROSOSOCO0SO SO 5G0S08080 BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. OF COURSE IT’S Soy ies SO SHE WANTS. ALWAYS FRESH AT WF. HALLS, : (Q_ Safe Guarded By a-q= Financial integrity IN the Merebints & Farmo>rs VC Bank assures y«-n aleclute ravat— protection for all far-ls d-- ive’ positea in its care. Court- Ss cous attention to the needs _ of our depositcrs is required _ from allemployees; and eve- ». Ty facility demarded by * commercial usages is placed es :} at the disposal of all who ey will avail themselves of onr BET ALSSE? F services. "ERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK OF STATESVILLE INCORPORATED CAPITAL 25.000 = OFFICERS: | LT. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’s « ‘F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. 8. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, L. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £.B. Watts. NT 99080G0808080803080680 O S PO oO o 8D 080606080 9806080808080 . Se r e n e * 33 $3 ‘SEVERAL THINGS | Are to be considered in selecting your Bank t = $$ 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength te . 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- _ ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly . Handle all Your Business se 5 a c n ec e s E n n an s To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HST NATIONAL — BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL -$100.000 New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles; STATESVILLE HOUSE.’ FURNISHING. CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right uY ; as I have had 21-years of] experience. =x_ make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. Ir you wuant concrete work of any kind done Je me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON. &w __ Statesvifle NC Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE | -FURNISHING €0. | Ff, - S ee ~ rr es See our line of Carpets just. ar-| rived and now ready to deliver. ‘ Ww . ‘S a v s e o r a n s s s e s e a n s e an a ta n a n a se g se a . ge s t a n a e c e n t a d n a t a n a n a n a n s e g e n e a t a s a e a c c e a n e s s o u e s e o s o n a n s e s e a s se n t Like The Other Folks and Buy Y Groceries From our NU N ON T O TO N pe n s > = Q y i * ) NV ; ll Eh CAT f ‘oldman 247 a: Yt GX i a, He pla GY & Purveyor to gr ea G The People. me Ce YI N G Premiums I am Going to Give Away '- "Fo My Customers. Special For This Week 5 Don’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful “1 Pound 70c Tea Neg hy al NV O n N Y ZS 30¢ per Pound. BOY’S LOVE FOR HIS DOG. He Caries the Pain-Crazed Animal to Hospital, Though Bitten Re- peatedly and There Insists That the Surgeons Treat His Pet First and Himself Afterward. Philadelphia, Aug. 18—Crush- | ed and maimed by the heavy “heels of an automobile, which had passed over it, a little dog lay in the middle of Broad street, near Master, yesterday afternoon. Its legs were broken and its head biceding. It lay there helpless to move, uttering pitiful eries. Over the prostrate little body Ile was the little nnimal’s smaster, and teh tear coursed down his cheeks. From the days of its puppyhood, two years ago, it has been his play- mate and constant companion, The bey was Frank Cojgfell, 12: At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon boy and dog started for a walk. Two hours later the lat- ter lay erushed and bleeding in Broad street. Tenderly the lad stooped down and took the injured dog in his arm. Between carriages, bicycles and automobiles the boy wended his way to the sidewalk, all the while whispering words of eom- fort to the injured animal. But apparently pain had dull- ed the dog’s ears, even to the sound of his master’s voice. It cried and howled, and its broken useless little legs hung limp. As Frank laid his cheek against the shaggy head of his bosom com- panion, the dogs jaws opened in a howl of pain. Before the boy re- moved his face the jaws closed convulsively. And his cheek was lacerated and bleeding. “It’s all right, Beetle,’? I know you didn’t mean to do it. You wouldn’t have done it but for the pain, I know,’”’ he said gently into a torn ear. Pain was erazing little Beetle by this time, though, and he snapped at everything. Blindly he snapped again, and this time he caught his master’s wrist. And again and again he bit the boy. All the while he was being earried east on Master street. Confell was bound for the Children’s Homeopathic hospital, there to seek treatment for the maimed dog. Until he reached the hospital, the lad refused to unelasp little Beetle. and the doctors assured him that his loyalty might result in the saving of the dog’s life. Four wounds on face, hands, and arms, had to be cauterized. and then the physicians turned their atention to “‘little Beetle,”’ whom the boy had vainly insisted should receive first treatment. Three of its legs were broken, and its ears and tail were torn and lacerated. but the doctors think they can pul it through all right if Beetle is a patient pa- tient stooped a boy. years old. ——_++@-o—_——_ Chauffeur Badly Injured In Auto Smash-Up. Durham, N C. Aug. 21—While driving one of the big automobiles running between Durham and Chapel Hill, Sam Watts, a cauffeur struck a shifting engine at noon yesterday. His leg was broken and the machine demolished. The injured man was removed to the hospital. He says the ap- proaching locomotive Was not an- nounced and no waring was given him. The machine was one of the three giant conveyances used Thr conveying passengers between the towns of Durham and Chapel Hill. ---———2<+ > e—___ In Northern Markets. Mr..C. E. Mills of Mills, Poston & Co.. left Tuesday for the north- ern markets and an inspection of fall goods. Miss Eva Willey, head milliner for the firm, has already been north for same time, having been called there by the death of her father. She will, however, be with the firm this fall as usual. PAIR START NEW RELIGION. ‘Doubt and Be Damned,”’ is Bat- tie Cry of ‘‘Church of the First Born’’ Which has Just B-en Launched by the Blakey’s in Chicago. Chicago, Aug. 18—‘Doubt and be damned”? is the battle ery of a new religion, according to Mrs. Jenie Blakely, of 773 West Sixty- third street, with her husband, Albert Blakely is promoting it, and who together comprise the “‘Kingdom of Heaven Church of the First Born.’’ The pair claim to have received a divine manifestation from out of the clouds fifteen years ago August 29th, and they declare that ill will befall any one who discusses it before its fifteenth anniversary. They have filed their charter of incorporation in the county re- corder’s office. Among the objects of the church, are the following: To re- deem Zion; to work after the spiritual order of God in all divine ordinances; to establish apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers with fundamental prin- eiples and to gather irall Israel. -_ ———_ ++. We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft reeords for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North |No.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23] 10:10} 10:30} 9:50 East |{No.36| 10:28] 10:28} 9:50 West {No.11} 11:10} 11:10 -10:30 Evening Trains. East {[No.22] 12:20] 12:20 West {No.21} 3:45! 3:45 East [No.2] 7:55) 7:58) 7:25 South |No.15} 7:30) 8:15] 7:25 North |No.24] 8:45} 8:55] 8:25 West |No.35] 10:22] 10:22] 9:50 Trains No. 22 and 21 ad» aut earrs mail. Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceeds his pectation in quality cr lergtb of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Thinpgs done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention Rear Icexv ¢3@€ Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Ss BiB CHESTER BROS. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh fot of Swifts Premium tiams. tatesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P, A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. 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CS | PROPRIETOR 199908080809080908 09080898080808080 850 O93 900B0ODEOP000 000 > o08 @Oed 1.56 102308060 ee Oe a Ea aT " ssesesesesen * 5 eee oe ee EERE EEASETEE PEST Ered ote ¥ YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. Bindes wine, ice cream freezers,$:Hamumoc ‘ks, Field fence, Ellwood poultry = rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingle 1 $3 nf ne LE G E R EE S GE H L American 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 ee ee ee Painted “V”’ Galvanized The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car, just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on ‘this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- sortment building materials to be found in western North “aro: lina EVANS tHARDWARE COMPANY. PEEPPEEPPEEPEPEPP AE PEELS epee WE SERVECOLD DRINKS 8 AT THE FOUNTAIN OF QUALITY crimped roofing ft t t r e n e e e e e a e e Six Tons—Twelve Thousand Pounds of Ice Used by Us Last Month. Help Us Use Twenty-Five Thousand Pounds This Month. = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. z @ Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. S HOROUCHONOTOTSOROECHORORO OF THE IREDELL BROOM (8) oac it Designing Has resumed wsork at the old Engraving Sharpe tanvard ©ni are man | Printing ufacturing all graves of hand | Publishing made brooms We make a speciaity o. first Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Ss CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write elass wood ready for the stove ee See AMBROSE MILLER LBRO 2 bas ng SamedSe, Neston, UST I REDELL BROOM C0. Spent “Recioe cess ssc manny Neos oee Cards Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. | Gece Camscal) ig, newt box. Sead P.O. Money The Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This Year. Biggest, Best, Grandest Show mae Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. John Robinson's Ten big Shows in One. Expense Daily $3,200.03. $10,000.00 in New Features. ity i ; ah : a in at an ne Ne Pr 4 Y & “5h LY tip a ole THE ACT THE RE ALL TALKING AB OUT cS coms NED MENAGERIES, 4 Big Rings! 4 Bio Circuses! 300 Cireus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders.. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animais. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. Herd of Camels and Water Buifaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White, Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPiBTEH WILD wHsT kivery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle cf Wounded Knee—‘tanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company ot kx-b. S. Cavalry, Troape of 1U Female Hicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe. Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Hercs of Educatei Elepbants. The Pest Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Lorses—12 in number. 2 20 Male and Female Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats ani Talented Acrialists, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. eee $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE. 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Waguns, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Came! 8,4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloigte—gives one hour’s musi eal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. . a, _ Morphine. FS EONS ET on ICON TNR ORRIN aE Lt See oO ear eak nas eee earn eee eee ee MANY VICTIMS SUFFER PAIN. (Continued from Ist Page.) Factory a piece of carving became entangled in the machine and in getting things straightened out three of his fingers on the right hand were badly cut by the saw of the machine. Mr. Troutman’s injuries were dressed at the Long sanatorium an@ the physicians believe they will be able to save the members. Mrs. Walker’s Shoulder is Hurt. Early this morning some winged creature, either a mosquito or a - ero, is said to have invaded the sacred precincts of Mrs. Annie Walker’s appartments at the Bos- hamer residence on West Broad street. Without raising any alarm as many less fearless young ladies would have done, Mrs. Walker seized the first weapon she could lay hands on and went after the intruder. This, the weapon, happened to be a fan. Something happened. Either Mrs. Walker slipped or she struck with more force than she she intended. At any rate her left shoulder was badly wrenched and has caused the lady much pain. After the excitement had sub- sided the corpse of a monster fly was found in one corner of the roo mand this may have been the result of Mrs. Walker’s cruel blow. Young Girl Dislocated Her Wrist. An accident that is as strange as painful happened yesterday to lit- tle Miss Annie Eugenia, the 4 months old grand daughter of Mr and Mrs. E. W. Culbreth. The strange part of the affair is that no one knows just how or when it occurred. . Mr. and Mrs. Culbreth reside on Kelly street and are caring for the ehild, whose mother died at the time of its birth. its father is Mr. Eugene Culbreth who resides in Raleigh. At a little after noon the child sereamed and showing signs of be- ing in much pain, a doctor was ealled. An examination showed that the left wrist was dislocated. It was at first thought that the member was fractured but such is not the ease and the baby is getting along as well as could be expected. Has His Arm Broken. Mr. A. La Fayette Barringer, rural mail carrier on mail route No. 1 from Statesville, had his arm broken in an accident yester- day. While taking his dinner yester- day he had a proposal to trade horses. He hitched the new horse to his mail cart but it soon became evident that the animal objected to being mustered into service in Uncle Sam’s mail sys- tem. It became frightened or some- thing, and at. once broke into a fast and furious run. After going for about half a mile it turned a sharp corner and Mr. Barringer was thrown out. Both bones of his forearm were broken. The injured man came to the city and his wound was dressed by Dr. T. E. Anderson. It will be some time before he will be able to resume work on his route. Gave Babe Morphine. Albemarle, Aug. 20.—Wednes- day night the little 7-months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Ingle, who lives on Main street, in east Albemarle, died from the effect of morphine poison. The family physician had been called in who advigtd “Mrs. Ingle that the child only needed a dose oF calomel. Intending to give the child eal- omel Mrs. Ingle made a mistake, and gave two one-fourth grains of Discovering later her mistake she called assistance but to no avail and the child died in the early part of the night. Mrs. Ingle is said to be in a state of almost prostration. OT MTT MEER eS si errr LOR Sh ren 4 Change at the Gem. Mr. William McRorie who has run the moving picture machine at the Gem theater since that enter- prise was opened has gone to Ma- rion where he will operate the machine in the new theater open- ed there by Messrs. R. K. Greg- ory and R. A. Cooper. He is succeeded at the Gem by his brother, Mr. Dave McRorie. ——__ << 43-9 - Big Tent for Ladies. The enterprising firm of Knox, Poston, & Co., will erect a big tent on the show grounds next Monday fer the use of ladies during Everybody’s week. The tent will resting places, a parlor and toiict contain several rooms and will be ladies both resident and visitors. A lady will be charge. ——_—_<+<@ > —_<_ Steam Roller Man Gone. Mere Ss: charge of the steam roller for the 3ailey who has had city has resigned his position and aecepted one with Ordway & Co. He left son, in Rockingham county, where this firm has a big contract for Wednesday for Madi- street work. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bailey. ——————<+e>-—_ Mr. J. L. Reid, of Craven ,has a lamb that is a freak. The lamb, which was born in the spring, has three well developed horns, one of which is between the left ear and a second horn. Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 39 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOS KA EE ING eee by not accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND tot ico States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ““-Why Learn Telegraphy?”’ which explains all, cail on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. eee ~~ UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern 2nd Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt attention. Best ef ser- vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line *phone 71 through the week and D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ’phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for anajreturn- ed3promptiy. 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VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW re are # number of advantages to those enrolling = — eee of the year, besides you will have complet. ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, whe> business begins to rally aiter the election. INTERNATIONA BUSINESS COLLECE eae ~ Bell Phone 350 | Newport News, Va. 0 W. BR. HILL. Principal. J. M. RESSLER, President, Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Ral cigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. School cf Arts and Science s, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the BGi- ble. 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. : 111. School of Art, with two professors, and Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, witk one professor and one instructor V. 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Special inducements to well educated young men especially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmoné, Ve. ye Da . . ° ° * ° SSSSSSSSSesce See BY THE AID OF SANITARY PLUMBING ‘4 there is no reason why your ft kitchen sink cannot be kept wy as 11 maculately clean as the = dishes you eat from. All Ww danger of disease germs, ver- \h min Or foul odors is abso- ¢, lutely eradicated, because it in can easily be cleaned and i kept so. If yor are building Ar a new house or repairing an Ar old one, get into communi- ai cation with A. W. Holler & i Co., the most scientific sani- ir tary plumbers. They can << give you the latest ideas and wi valuable information regard- Wy work necessary in irr icstyle- ee ee ears he W ay A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPARY jn ae No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. r : $:33332332332323232335353¢<6E" SHOE SALE! | OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. Durin ~ sale our store has hummed with eae o a and satisfaction from pleased custom- ers. 2 e only have a very limited amount of Sum- mer l'ootwear lefé from this sals but you may still find just what yo ‘ ber the danger of delay. are looking for. " Remem- ). R. MILLER, The Shoe Man. = me k WR WA R WE S i ) wl RE A R As SE S H WT S o4| NE Kh DR x ie i i : i i i ¥% x | Ny X\ \ A LT Neqro Tells Of Success HOW THEY GET WEALTH. Dark Undertakers Whisper Se- crets—One Delegate Has $150,- ¥00, all Derived From Hearses and Cemeteries—Booker T. Washington Listens to Reports of Those who Save Half of What They Earn. Bee ae ey (Special to The Mascot.) . .. Baltimore, Md... Aug. 22.—Fun- erals, as a rule, do not forma cheerful subject for discussion. hut the recitals of the suceess of the negro undertakers in this country at yesterday morning’s s National Cusiness Men’s League, at the Sharp Street Memorial Methodist chureh, contributed to make the session the liveliest that has so far been held. Booker T. Washington, found- er of Tuskegee and president of the league, presided and frequent- lv interrogated the speakers re- ession of the Negro garding the amount of money they had accumulated through their business ventures. When the indicated that sums ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 had been realized by the enter- prising members of the league through their various investments, the well-known negro edueator shook his head approvingly. Fre- quently he exclaimed - **That’s fine !”’ f G. W. Franklin. of Chattanooga, Tenn.. an ex-blaeksmith, but now 2 prosperous undertaker gave a lively recital of his career. ‘When I started,’’ he said, ‘I didn’t have a hearse. I made one. Then I didn’t have any eoffin. I I hired a horse and responses made some. went to work.”’ ‘‘What kind of a business have asked Booker T. = you now?’’ Washington. ‘‘Mour hearses, 18 horses, 12 hacks. 14 landaus, sir. and two cemeteries—and several anvils’’ was the proud response. ‘““Why have you two cemete- ries?” asked Washington. ‘‘Because when I started the white eemetery owners charged me so much for graves that I eouldnn’t trust my own people. Then I bought a graveyard so I could bury them and be paid when my patrons were able. Later the other white man’s cemetery was offered me at an attractive figure, and I bought it.’’ Another undertaker. whe said he had ‘‘departed quite a few of *em.”> was E. W. Wright, of Union Springs, Ala. He told an interesting story of his rise from poverty. He-said the path to glory and riches was hard and slow, but ‘‘between me and you, it can be reack¥d,’’ he whispered eonfidentally. : ‘‘When you make an _ honest dollar, save half of it.”’ was the extraordinary advice of J. H. Dab- ney, another undertaker of Wash- ington, D. C., who has achieved snecess, at his business. He said he began with $10. ‘When I saved $10 I couldn’t wait until I made it $20. That’s the way it went until I had $1.000. Then I started: in for good. and have built up a paying business.”” The methods of the New Ro- chelle (N. Y.) Co-operative Real Estate Company, operated entirely. by members of the league, which —_. Statesville, N. C., Saturday Evening, August 22, 1998. | PERSONAL NOTES. | Some Happenings Among Those People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss. Joseph Alexander of “Wil- mington is visiting. Miss Katy Reid Wycoff on Sharpe street. Miss Margie MeCaHum of Meri- den, Miss is the guest of Miss Corre Copeland on Walnut street Miss Marie Long returned to- i day from a visit with friends in the eastern part of the state. iis father, Rev. J. G. Richards of Dr. C. M. Richards. | Mrs, William Wallace and her | children have returned from Way- /nesville, where they spent several weeks | Mr. and Mrs. F.-H. Andrews of | Charlotte arrived last night for a ‘visit with Mrs. Helen Carlton, a i sister of Mrs. Andrews. Miss Sallie Miller of Moores- | ville is visiting at the home of her Leela. Mr. 8S. B. Miller on West End avenne, . Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Eubanks !are at home after a visit at Mon- ‘roe and Union county. Mrs. W. H. Wearn and two chil- dren, of Charlotte, are guests of Mr, Eugene Morrison and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Carmichael and little son left this morning for a Visit in Atlanta and other points in Georgia. Among the r ecent . visitors to Connelly Springs and return to their homes are Miss Adrene Wal- lace. Miss Carrie and Miss Amelia Hoffman and Mrs. J. H. Hoffman Mr. Legh Scott is at home with ‘his father and mother at the col- lege, having returned Wednesday from Graham where he was en- gaged in educational work. Miss Zula and Miss Agnes Brown of Granite Quary are mak- ing friendly calls about the city today. They are stopping for a week or so at the home of their ‘unele. Mr. R. L. Bailey in Sharpes- burg township. —_—_-< > —_—_ Pea Vine Crop Large. The pea vine erop this year is said to be unusually fine. The yield per are is reported to be far ahead of that of last year, which itself was by no means a bad year. The weather favored the growth of the vines generally throughout the season and the farmers say the yield of peavine hay will be a large one. —_—__+ <> ——-___- Their Futura Homge. The Salisbury Watchman says: “* Miss Statesville, and George Frittz, of i this city. were married last Wed, nesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother in Statesville. | ‘They will make their home at ; Mr. Fink’s farm; two miles from this city.”’ = S.J. Crews, of Port Chester, N. Y. The magnitude of the real estate probation from the large atend- ance, which aggregated aboug 800 delegates. ears : A striking figure was J. H. Blodgett, ‘of Jacksonville, “Fla. who deelares he-ewns real estate worth $150,060 in his home tewn: He told his story in a characteris- tie way and said his wife was re- sponsible for much of his suecess When asked what he was worth he said. = . ** eam show you:a monthly rent roll that will make your mouth water.”’ t= — ' gates peeped at a report of his col- , leetions, whieh are said ts aver- ! age about $2,000 a month.~ Blod- , gett said he had no children. “‘I Blenheim, S. C., is visiting Rev. | Lena Brincefield, of ; operations of the body elicited-ap- He did. Several of the dele, Would Marry (irl OF Ten MAN IS AGED 67 YEARS. How Rev. Fitzhugh, of St. Barna- bas’ Protestant E. Church at Curtis Bay, Procured a Licanse For Mariage to Lulu Virginia Frazier, a Mere Babe. (Special to The Mascot.) Baltimore, Md., August 22.-- Stricken witi heart failure five hours after he secured a_ license for his marriage to a 10-year-old girl, who had been placed in his eare for adoption, Rev. George S. Fitzhugh, 67 years old, rector of St. Barnabas’ Protestant Episco- pal church, is lying in an uncon- scious condition at his home on Church street, Curtis bay. At a late hour last night he had not regained consciousness, and Dr, Thomas B. Horton, who has been constantly at his bedside, fexyed that he will not recover. With a letter purporting to be the written consent of the mother of the girl, whose name is Lulu Virginia Frazier, the minister went with the child to Ellicott City Wednesday afternoon and obtained the license for their mar- riage. At first the heense was re- fused them, but when the letter was shown the clerk he hesitated no longer and issued the desired doeument. It had been intended that the minister and the child elope to El- licott City, but the secret leaked out and Mr. George Fitzhugh, a son, and Miss Lena Fitzhugh, a daughter, did everything in their power to discourage their father from marrying the child. Soon after returning home froin the clerk’s office the old man was simeken with heart disease. While he lay unconscious he spoke feelingly .of the girl and ‘seemed to fer! thay he was about to die. He asked that should he die that the girl be looked after with the kindest care and respect. He spoke faintly of other things which troubled him. Those at the bedside feared that he would die at any moment. Mr. George Fitzhugh, the son, 'who came to Baltimore yesterday ' to see his father, was shocked to learn that he intended to marry the young girl. Met the Girl in Virginia. ! Rev. Mr. Fitzhugh has been sta- tioned at Curtis Bay for three | years and has been highly respect- lea by his parishoners and other He came from a Virg- : residents. ; j ‘ ehurch. Severa months ago he went to ‘Mission Home, Va., where his son :is in charge of a church. He was ‘ preaching there one day when he | saw the child who is now his fiance | Afer the service he talked with | her. | The girl is pretty and the minis- ‘ter showed: unusual affection for ‘her. He urged her mother to al- ‘low him to bring her to Baltimore l and to adopt her. At first the i mother declined, but finally it was ' decided that she be allowed to ieee to Baltimore with him. | After arirving home it is said ‘that he took more interest in the ' child than he did in his own-ehil- ' dren. The two were’ seen fre- ‘quently walking together, but no ‘ suspicion was aroused on the part ' of the neighbors. ee has a eapializaion of $25,000, were ‘am going to educate at least 10 of © Judge B. F. Long as ee explained by one of is directors, i my race,”’ he said benigaly. : lotte. yesterday. linia town to-take charge of ho} will please both old and young, BIG DOINGS NEXT WEEK. ——_ Johnny J. Jones in His Special Car and all His Aitractions on a Special Train Will Arrive in Statesville Tomorrow for a Week’s Visit—Some Facts About the Various Attractions. Amongst the various attractions to be presented to the visitors to town next week and as a special feature the firemen have made ar- rangements with Johnny J. Jones Exposition Show Co., to preseat | the grandest street fair and festi- val ever secen here. Besides carrying the world’s fair Royal Italian band of which Prof. Mike Vitucci is the leader and well known to the people of North and South Carolina, John- ny J. Jones presents ten of the of the finest paid attractions which consist of vaudeville. plantation shows, electre minstrels and free featuring the greatest trained wild animal “show ever seen. = An educational and highly en- tertaining feature is that of Prof. Curley Wilson’s daring perform- ances with Bengal igers. each weighing mom than any ox, polar bears, lions leopards, hyenas, pumas and several other fierce un- tamable denizens of the forest. which have heretofore been con- sidered unapproachable and which are made as docile and as harmless while under his control as our more domesticated animals, a sight never before witnessed at any other menagerie cireus or Zo- ological show. Three baby lions just eight weeks old will please the ladies and childen. In conjunction with above at- traction are the wonderful electric shows, spectacular and_ senic shows such as From New York to the North Pole, wonderful crea- tions from the master mind and wizard of electricity, Edison. Amongst the vaudeville and minstrel shows is Marshall’s old plantation, in which 30 pérform- ers entertain, presenting old time melodies in the southern home ‘‘befoh the wah,’’ a great show worth seeing. Then there are the free acts, Cyclone, the daring eyclist, leap- ing the chasm, plunging in his death defying leap. through mid air, the Broadwicks aad the triple parachute decent, jump- ing from three sepafate para chutes, 1.000 feet in the air, and Mitle Theresa in a_ sensational aerial act. Each of these performances takes place twice daily during the entire week. Much credit is due to the local fire department for their efforts in in securing clean, refined and novel entertainments that will grave and gay and in fact every- Ledy can enjoy a grand hearsy home coming next week at States- ville. ++ A Daily Paper for Mt. Airy. Mt. Airy is to have a daily news- paper. It will be an afternoon publication and will probably be called The Daily Leader. Mr. Garner. editor ef The Weekly Leader, will be behind the new publication. He has ordered alinotype machine and the first issue of the daily edition will like- ly appear next month. re — To and From Hickory. The Hickory Democrat says: Attorney L. C. Caldwell, of Statesville. was on the streets Wednesday.”’ “*Miss Kate Finley of Statesville spent last Friday and Saturday in the city.”’ | ‘to get married, Mount, who has been the guest of E EVENING MASCOT. diragne Cace Of A Telegram EGW THINGS GOT MIXED. Pen Se A Young Lady Runs Away, Pre- sumably to Get Married But Western Union Telegraph Mes- sage Informs Aunt That Her Home Has Been Demolished—Is Greatly Worried. Mrs. Joseph Green of Rocky Mr. and Mrs. Rev. R. G. Green at 124 Sharpe street for several days Was given a bad fright yesterday |. and one that she will not soon for- get. She had intended to return to her home last night but at about noon received a elegram which read: "Don’t, come, honse demolish- ed.’”’ f This was signed by her husband 4 and with no particulars added was sufficient to cause considera- ble consternation in the mind of Mrs. Green. Vast night Mr. Green got in com- munication with the lady’s hus- band over the long distance tele- ghone and found that there had been a mistake somewhere. The house had not been ‘‘de- molished’’ neither had anything out of the unusual occurred, ex- cept that a young neice who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Green had dis- appeared, run away, presumably This served to ease Mrs. Green’s mind eonsiderably -although she was greatly perplexed and much worried over the behaviour of th: young lady in question. There was’ great difficulty in talking over the telephone last night and it is not certain that the mystery is yet cleared. But it now 2ppears that Mr. Green tricd to telegraph the news that a “‘girl had disappeared’’ and that some ( how this became twisted into ‘‘house demolished ”’ At any rate Mrs. Green proba- bly knows all about it by this time as she left for her home this morn- ing. Up to the present time there is no claim that the fault was with the telegraph company. In fact whole affair may have been the work of some poor fool who thought he was a ‘practical joker’’ but who only succeeded in giving a rather aged and most estimable lady a severe nervous shock. —_———_++2-e—__— Dr Lingle’s New Work. Dr. W. T. Lingle, now president of Blackburn college has accepted the position as financial agent for Davidson college. His work m co-operation with President Smith will be to secure money and sub- scriptions for the endowment fund | to increase the revenue of the in- stitution. Dr. Lingle though yet a young man has attained eminence as a theologian. ———++2>>—_—_ Almost a Goose Egg. The Hickory Democrat says: ‘“‘The much heralded game Tuesday between Hickory and Statesville proved to be a walk- over for the former. ‘‘Except for one lone tally in the second inning the visitors were treated to a goose egg entertain- ment. : ‘‘Harris and Abernathy formed the battery for locals. Harris did some twirling for Raleigh in the league games and held the States- cay ep TS eS ville team at his mercy.” ; aio eS — No. 291 CHURCH SERVICES. Where You and Your Friends May Worship Tomorrow—All Denominations Extend a Hearty Welcome to the Stranger With- in Our Gates. Trinity Church (Episcopalian.) Sunday school at 10 o’elock. Lutheran Church. Rev. W. A. Luiz, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10. Front Street Presbyterian. Rev. J. B. Branch, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10. Rev. J. C. Brown will preach at both morning and evening ser- vices Race Street Methodist. Rev. H. H. Robbins, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. p. m. and 8 Second Baptist. Rey. J. F. Mitchiner, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10. First Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards, pastor. Morning service at 11 a. m., Evening services at 8. Sunday school at 10 a. m. First Baptist. Rev. C. A. Jenkins, pastor. Preaching at ll a. m,, and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock Catholic Chapel. Rev. Father Gregory of Salis- bury will conduct services. Mass and sermon at 11 a. m. Vespers at 4 p. m. On Monday morning at 8 o’clock there will be Mass with a celebra- tion of the Holy Eucharist. Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. J. H. Pressly, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. Rev. Dr. Pressley has returned from his vacation and will con- duct the services. Broad Street Methodist. Rev. J. R. Scroggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Dr. Scroggs, returned home laét night from his vacation and will fill his regular appointments. At Si. James’ and Mooresville. The Rev. E. A. Osborne of Char- lotte expects to preach and cele- brate the Holy communion at St. James’ church, Shinnville, at 11 o’clock a. m. He will also hold services at Py- thian Hall. Mooresville, at 5 p. m. Prasiding Elder Huggins Appoint- ments. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins of the Methodist district is at the Ball Creek camp meeting. At New Sterling. A protracted meeting com- menced at New Sterling on Thurs- day. There will be two services tomorrow. At Houstonville. Rev. D. Munroe will begin a meeting at Houstonviile Tuesday night, the 25th, which will con- tinue through the week and possi- bly longer. Baptising at Sharpe’s Mill. A number of persons wiil be baptized at Sharpe’s mill Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. At Mooresville. Rev, John Wakefield, of Barium Springs, will conduct services at the Presbyterian church morning and evening at the usual hour.: Mr. C. R. Sloan returned this morning from Charlotte and a trip through several counties on bus- iness connected with: Sloan Insur- anee agency. 4 an oa r s et e r s sl n e i i a n i e d i e l i a e s i i i e a a e e t i a m a n t a i a t i n a a d a t n ai e ee s a m a e n e t i n e t i a n e t e t i n n n no s e in a n e ae e e n e s ak oa t e n e h a i a h e s t i n a t i d i t i a e t n p e m a n e a m e e i n e n n e t e e se i s VP REESE LET ENT PTE ETN NTR ORE OEY THE EVENING MASCOT, DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. ———$—— Telephoze 5 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, : ubdscription Price, - $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week | ' ~{only $25,000,000 must be incom- ' the aninaal made way with part of | her r master’s coat and later ate | Safford’s hat with evident relish,”’ isays the Boston Globe. | Easily explained! Some kin to Mr. Edison’s action in retiring from active money-making with ~ entered at the Postoffice in Statesviile | prehensible to Mr. Rockefeller. W. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Nice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Nor Lieutenant Governor’. w. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: RB. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T. W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M, L. SHIPMAN, Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction : L O. WHITE, For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Edueation: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. 44 Weather Forecasts. —__—_—_2-<+4p+-2____—_ It is promised now that the Pan- fama canal will be finished in five At any rate it will be done ibefore the New York Herald’s Chinese-American alliance years. Zoes into effect. ———_ ++ The title of Mr. ‘What Knows. ”’ Barries’s new play, Every Woman was of course designed Whas: does every to arouse conjecture. "Does know the answer? ee it mean? woman | The presktent is an enthusiastic | heliever in the necessitiy of con- serving our national resources, Tn- eluding especially tHe forests. but there will ;stumps enough for the political orators next fall. ++ | of course have to be i ‘“Are we as a people undergo- ** asks the Certainly not {when the rs of the Times | ean understand such terms as ma- cyanosis, ;, thoracotomy, intra- and arterio- ing mental deteriation ? | Medical Times reade itabolism, myocarditis. Z atheromatosis j pleural. decortication., i sclerosis, OEP } | Let us tell you something be- | fore we forget it and after we tell It will for people ivou, try and remember It. ibe a mighty gdéod idea hereabouts to — both front and rear locked and their windows fastened next week. Savey? —--—_ ++ Two Boston milliners, keep their doors just -ar- {rived from Europe’in New York with the latest Paris styles for the fall season, say that the nig hat is out of fashion now in Paris, and that the vogue is not much bigger than a This will please the men fact that the hat has never had any effect next shape coming into saucer. despite the the size of on the price. ee The Me vors fie. use of modern Greek— the Greek of the cultivated people of Athens, Constantinople and Symrna—as the ras dess Reeorad., tieal Record strongly fa- universal | jan- difficult to ‘Seven cuage. learn.’’ says the for an adult. than French or Ger- man, and if if were taught in all the elementary of the world as a living tongue, not as an merely schools exercise fog translation the coming generation would use it as fluently and as naturally as it would the long national speech.”’ been a popular physicians used it m their prescriptions. At fany rate, most of them are all | Greek to ie patients. ——__—__+<+@>2—____ idea that writing | : There has } | t Washington, D. C., August 22—'| THE NEGRO IN NORTH CAR- For North Carolina partly cloudy } z OLINA. with local showers tonight or Sun- | day. ene tlt Gene Reeent events in Springfield, _ {IIL. where there was a well arrang- If Jeff Davis of Arkansas contin- | edi pleas totaipe ont Sec coca ne surprisingly still | ,.4 population of the city con- there will be inevitable a inues to furnish a topic for con- ‘ be up » that he must be up to mischief. | Vaysation and the editorial quil. _— HO : a Suffice to say nothing approach- ues to keep so All the who are displeased seems to be quite : | some other nation tackle him. | —— 14 ever. could ever i have occurred in the south. In a recent interview, the Mayor of Springfield said: ‘The outbreak is due with Castro! | magnitude has willing to let You probably never saw an ele- to deep- '-. . . ~~ . e . nations of the world | ing this in the fearfulness of its ! menting on the Springfield riot that Illinois dealt with the colored man as a race while North Carc- Ima deals with him as an individ- ual. f We are interested to note that the same comment has been made by others. ‘We aic not disposed to ceride or to criticise Springfield, Hl. on account of the race riot which has just disgraced it; the South’s| skirts are not clean enough to war- rant it in making too much of the fact that other skirts are but it is allowable to suggest, as the Evening Chronicle did vester- day. that the riots North and South is this: while in the South ‘the gro is punished, in the North war is made on the negro population.”’ These two utterances may be considered typical of conservative sentiment in this south, soiled ; a : difference In race That emlty ne- section of the And here is acting mayor Andy Garvey of Vicksburg, who says: ‘‘In the South, where Jne negro develops the brute type to the ex- | he is dealt with promptly and according to his deserts. Out- rages that sometimes occur in our country make us know and appre- ciate the present state of affairs in Springfield, but we never deliber- ately go mob-wild and punish the innoeent and the guilty abke.”’ Our idea exactly! That is the truth of the matter and the Northern whites and colored men generally have treme, In oto, an instructive objeet lesson in the field incident. conduet Spring Negroes who them- selves properly in North Carolina, and the is true otf Virginia and Kentucky. Same three states of which we have personal knowl- edge, are as safe from harm as any white man and will always enjoy the respect and consideration they deserve. regardless of the deviltry of the lawless lement of their race. 33 32 S522¢¢¢ 72a, ADS. 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Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C. d &witf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- phant up a tree, but wait until the | seated prejudice against the color- coming election is over. | ed population owing to recent eR |erimes committed by colored men } Mr. Taft is going fishing. Mr. |for which I do not regard the col- Roosevelt always had too many | ored people of Springfield respon- nerves for that. isible or as a race should they be —_—__+<+2>e—__—_ held responsible. | Nevertheless. The Wilmington Star says: “‘It| the conditions have engendered is said Taft used to write poetry. | race hatred which culminated in Boss Roosevelt has made him stop | | the riot of last night.’ that now. however.”’ —_——_++@>»____ And so in a way of course, is | fulfilled the familiar saying that ““Eugene E. Safford of Canter- | aa will come home to roost. bury, Conn., has a cow with nee : ve boas : : : liar tastes. On a recent Sunday; we took occasion to say in com- In a recent issue of The Mascot ! lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September oth one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the bye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w THE SKATINK RINK WILL BE open next week, August 24th to ; the 30th under the management of Mr. J. P. Rose. Skates, floor and all equipment has been thoroughly overhauled and everything will be in the best of furnish as good table And Travel Thretgh 4 lem Church, RESTAURANT We are prepared to Board as can be had in the city. AT = $12.50 PEH MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & MCFARLAND |S======: 588 CENTER STREET ‘Southern Railway Co. Great Highway Of Trade The Southern States. Through Pullmen Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Res >rte of the south _ High Class Dming Cars. - Many delightful. summer and winter resorts on and reached by Soutbern Railway. “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N. C. S.H. Hardwick, P.T.M. Washington, ‘D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. CLING P AST) WOOD FIBRE PLASTER “SECOND TONONE” PRONOUNCE IT THE PLASTER ON THE MARKET, YOU. Company, Statesville, N. Cc 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.04 pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. d7 acres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- 30 acres in cultiva- tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell- ing and out-buildings. tivation. out-buildings. Por prices and terms call on or write, ERNEST C. GAITHER. {nsurance, Stocks Rea Estate, Phone No. 23. Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS > 1 ean do your work right asI have had 21 years of experience. _ zal make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowtu the kind that stays. Ir you wuant concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON, shape. aug2i 2t &w Siatesvijle, NC EXPERIENCED. PLASTERERS |# THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE|® CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICE? |¥ AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY |i Statesville Paster & Cement | FARM LANDSE 149 acres two miles from Mt. e Mourne, seventy-five acres in eul-|§ Land level and produc-|§ tive, four room house and good |§ Ziuyler’s SHE WANTS. ALWAYS FRESH AT 3 WF HALLS, Eseer estat : | BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. -@ fe OF COURSE IT’S : eins Integrity ¥ a, =e wf ma aN ie ‘the Merch u:ts & Farmers aN a Bank assures you ateolute ; protection for all funds Ge. € positea in its care. Cuurt- ¢ eous attention to the needs ¥ of our depositorsisrequired , 2 from allemployees; and eve- “ry facility demarded by - commercial usages is placed ij at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr services. OF STATESVILLE INCORPONATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: : L, T. STIMPSOn. President. C.'S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’é | F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, ‘Agst. ‘Se0’y & Treas. Directors: T’. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Se J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K “ Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank r% 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength : 2ND. The care with which the ' Bank is Managed. z 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of - of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of - Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HROT NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 Ur s r a r a c a s a s a e c e s e s e a t n e s t e r s sa t s LO H LO T I O N RA N A ES C AR E R R eM E R AE B lC e t e are n . GET THE HABIT Like The Other Folks and Buy Your Groceries From L.A. nan 2 & Purveyor to The People. a N NO V O AN I O N iy “e y ys Don’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful Premiums I am Going to Give Away To My Customers. Special For This Week -1 Pound 70c Tea-50c per Pound. GO A N Ca BM eo Ra ee TNA ne eS eS ee SET ART GLASS WINDOWS. Wry Lead Is Used For Binding ths Pieces Together. In the making of art glass win- ; dows one of the most important things is the lead used for binding the different sized pieces of glass together. If two pieces of glass of different color or tint are placed side by side and viewed from the dark, the light passing through the glass into the spectator’s eyes, the effect will be very unsatisfactory. like magic this changes when a strip of lead is laid between the two pieces, each being luminous with its own individual color, yet blénding beautifully with its neighbor. It is customary for the art glass painter to make colored sketches tor windows, drawn -to one-half or one inch-seale. Aiter these sketches hare been accepted as satisfactory, if it is for a figure window, he makes a full size cartoon on paper | in crayon, showing all hghts and shadows as well as the outlines. Early Italian painters used smooth whitewashed boards for this pur- pose, but now it is done on so ealled egeshell surface paper. The full sized drawing is laid on a thin and a heavy sheet of detail paper. Between the design and mid- dle, as well as the lower paper, | § there are thin sheets of blackened | paper. All these are fastened to the drawing table with thumb tacks. Then all the lines are ran over with a finely pointed ivory pencil. When done the drawing appears on the | thin as well as on the thick paper, the former being the working draw- ing for the leader, while the latter is cut up by the glass cutter for his patterns to cut the glass to correct size and shape. If the paper were eut with an ordinary knife or scis- sors the glass with the lead would work out too large. To allow room for the lead a two bladed knife, with | § the blades set nearly one-eighth of an inch (the thickness of the core or heart of the lead) was formerly used, but the cutting is now done with three bladed scissors. When the various kinds of glass have been cut the pieces are set to- gether with came or glazier’s lead. These are strands of lead with a groove on either side. The artisan who sets the pieces of glass together does this on the outline tracing or working drawing by first placing each piece in its proper position. He nails a straight edge along the edge of his work table nearest him, along which he places a strand or border lead, pressing the glass into the groove of the same an keeping the glass temporarily i place with wire nails tacked into the table. Theso he draws out when placing the inside lead and tacks them alongside the next piece of glass, and so on to the finish. ' When the entire panel is thus leaded together the joints are sol- dered first on one side. Then the panel is turned, and the other side is treated in the same way. Next the cementers take the light in charge and rub in the cement (thin putty) with brushes and clean it off with sawdust, which is also | manipulated with brushes, but these are of somewhat stiffer bristles. The cement fills up all spaces between THE NORTH CAROLINA | College of-Agriculture and Mech ani | Arts Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton Manufacturing, Dyeing and [n- dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Scholarships.. Examinaticns for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address THE PRESIDENT, West Raleigt, N. 0. We have bargains m Brass Beds, CALL TODAY” ¢ and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of croup or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two things alone. :-: i-:) t-: CA N A T U A N YM G AN ST E P » See our: Hne of Carpets just. ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. $0 0 0 0 O O 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 09 0 O 6 0 0 0 5 H 0 G 0 09 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Tre‘ns. Mails | Train No. Arrive Depart closed +North {No.16 - 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 } + ‘South {No.23] 10:10] 10:30} 9:50 | East {No.36| 10:28] 10:28] 9:50 | West No.11} 11:10| 11:10 10:30 | Kvening Trains. )East |{No.22 ee | West. |No.21! 3:45! 3:45) \EBast |No12} 7:55} 7:55! 7:25 South {No.15| 7:30| 8:15) 7:25 | North [No.24| 8:45] 8:55| 8:25 West |No.35| 10:22] 10 :22| 9:50 | Trains No. 22 and 2) do aut carr: |, Mack | Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. | Over stocked, must sell. Come i and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. i the lead and glass, binding the two | firmly together weather proof. ant_making st WHEN A CUSTOMER trengthening oF | saddle bars are placed horizontally, | finds my Goods exceeds his so that the lights will withstand any windstorm. The leading of all styles of art glass is done in the same manner.— | William Schroeder in Western Jour- nal of Education. A Familiar Experience. | | pectation in quality cr length of service. is forgotten. The family was expecting callers | after dinner, and each member was | Thing secretly dreading the ordeal, for! the guests to be were unmistaka-| ly dull—the kind that are always | ealled “worthy’—doubtless a great | comfort to their families, but not a | source of joy as entertainers. “T feel sleepy already,” said one | member of the family. “I know [| shall go to sleep sitting in my chair while they are here.” done right REPAIR WORK © Jocen ¢1¢€ Trust Co. Phone No. 55. £ | ER “Better take a nap now,” said) Wi. E. MUNDY mother, “and perhaps that will re-| PLUMBER. fresh you so you can at least keep | awake during the visit.” The drowsy member disappeared | to her room, but after about fifteen | minutes she returned, saying: “No; there is no use in fe I | can’t sleep till they come.”—New ; z 708 SOUTH CENHER ST. ' For Groceries, Fresh Meats ete. Jest Received a Fresh A'jot of Swifts Premium good deal depends upon the point of view, I suppose. There was Tol-| ; fet, for instance, who was butted by | Statesville, N. C. It seemed aw- | fully funny to the rest of us, but | Tolfet didn’t laugh a bit. Doesn’t| appear to be any sense of humor in fe | Rugs, all our fall stock now in. York Press. The Point of View. Fuddy—It is the same with he mor as with everything else. Cleugh’s billygoat. Tolfet. ome CHESTER BROS. { | Hams. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building THE RECOLECTION | remains long after the pric s done by halves are neyer Given Special attention. Rear Phone 110. Duddy—Oh, I don’t know. You | See our 9x12 can’t expect a man to laugh very heartily at what is going os behind | AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL ck. And you say yourself @j $75.00 full sine. great deal depends upon the point | his back. of view.—Boston Transcript. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE | FURNISHING CO. a7 SLAWRENCE’S SPECIAI. Clean-Up Prices Will Continue Next Week EXTRA SPECIALS FOR FIREMENS WEEK Rubber whistling Balloons each... cee 5c Air Blloons, expands 8 inches, all colers, each ........ 10c Megaphones, a whole Jot of them for 10 and............ 15c Confetti, put up in mice packages... eee 5¢ Bryan and Taft watch fobs... Be ce Ie 2000 comic post cards, the very kind to send your ‘friend during Firemans week....................0:ccceeeeee Ic UMBRELLA SPECIAL Regular $1.25 Umbreila, the kind that will wear, ' natural wood handles, price next week................. 938¢ All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd.......... Se All Colored Lawns, former prices 84, 10, 12% and 15 cents, our clean up price is Only...............2..2..::eeeeeeee 5c LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair........ 39c EMBROIDERY Fine lot of Emdroidery, 4 to 9 inches wide; made on good quality of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents a VATE; CIOAR UWP PLICO. . — . -:- . -.--.-nneccc-nnennnnenennanenecenies 5c FANCY BELTING New lot, big assortment—the kind that is used. Regular price 1c. inch, sale price, per yd......:......... 2ic BELTS AG S@iconts Belts a6 25c All 25 cents Wash Belts at........ cece cee eec scenes 10c = LAWRENCE BROS. CO. BO009008COSOST3S8SSS000609 Ses Seneeae So reese eee te bere aSe p Mok IClRCOle 282280828080 8082800 09080828 20 8Oe-A. 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Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta % pipe. A full line cf everything the farmer needs. The best as- as semen building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina = EVANS cHARDWARE COMPANY. ch e cf i s e f a c t s Be B i c k a c h o c S p p t d p R t p d b d d p d b d o t h f e 4 t Se fp 4p P ae i 4p fp 4h . fp as Pe cf £ te 4p Bs tp ONS HOROROROROHOHOECHOROHO FLORA EVER. DODY WE WELCOME YOU TO THE STORE OF QUALITY e STATESVILLE DRUG CO. Phone No. 80. - Prescriptionists. a ae THE IREDELL BREGH £8. == Has resumed work st the old Engraving Sharpe tanyard and aie man Printing ufaeturing all grade of band Publishing made brooms V ake a sveciaity QO. first: Plain and Colored Postgl Card Publishing —— = Sr SITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— asss_wood ready fer the stove | Business, Social and Wedding. Write ad guarantee prompt delivery | R.-AMBROSE MILLER ‘PHONE 118. | AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES IRED ELL BROOM CO | 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. * Seearlaa casino Bese 0. Sheet Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. | Orcer—oo stamps. Send 6tc ifregistration is desired The Only Big Circus to Visit . _ This Section This Year. i 1 Ohi d pe Se 2 3 Sa Fe ——~ —~ ee ~ ~~. EN R EA PO R N ‘ «i n ‘ ‘ ye hg a . ye ye t Re no e ee e an o r ne y aD = ; of =F Hear \ & . 3 SF Pines His a ; x PsouHm\ = & (sxe é i 2 i % ‘. STROVE ST Go COLE DALZLE ‘ SSS SSA, WEIGHING 50 5 y/ ¢ a t s- Rs N LB Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under Qne Management Requiring 60 Special Buiit 60-Foot Cars. Ie Suc A. Ten Big Shows ingOne. Fxpense Baily $3,568.68. $10,000.00 in New Features. 300 Cireus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flving end Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. dost of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animais. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants. Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,{Black and Russian Beais, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLETEH WILD West very known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. 8. Cavairy, ‘'roupe of 1U female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial ‘Croupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elepbants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Woaderfal Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Femate Riders. 300 Daring Gymnasts, Nimble Acrobats and Talented Aerialists, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Waguns, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi eal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. - pa s he e RR ee aE a ma n n a pe a n on t o ee se t e ie A bi |. : ar is t a ed So e ee g e pa ta p e e n r i a r e e th am a r e ad h re r e Do i n hp Re h a b . ae en A Ae o n LT Se Fm pe e an Sa t e SS an e n n n t t n i e n d e a b e n a l ti e at t ha t e a ae d h e ee PT R SS T ee d + fr a g ar e n tr i c e s : ea t e r ae ee ee e ne ee e te a i At e an na a r aaeeme s an t o m ce r ea e e —— — — — — Sa a ge ga ea l oa t ie BB E Ta e k ee * on e a ae ge RR R et am i e et lO he e a a : NN ———— Millers Creek Items. | Arthur MeNeill | DR. RICHARDS HAS A CALL. | His Services as Pastor Are De- sired by a Church at Sherman, Texas—Has Not Decided Wheth . er he Will Accept or Not. Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards, pastor of the First Presbyterian church has been made the recipient of a eall from Texas. The congregation services of this popular Statesville preacher is the First Presbyteri- an church at Sherman. | The town of Sherman has a pop- | ulation of 20,000 and the church a membership of 450. This is the third call Dr. Rich- ards has received since he has been pastor of the church here and of the three it is said this is the most flattering one. Dr. Richards stated this morn- desiring the ing ta$* he had the call under con- | sideration but that at the presen time he could not state whether or not he would accept the most empting offer from Texas. — Will Move Here Next Week. Mr. R. H. Warner will move his family here Raleigh next week and they from will Eliason cottage on Tradd street. | Mr. Warner will go to Raleigh tomorrow to spend Sunday with his wife and children. —_—_<+ +2 »—___- Dissolved Partnership. Messrs. W. S. Johnson and D. W Reid, proprietors of the Home Bakery, have dissolved partner- ship. Mr. Johnson has purchased the interest of Mr. Reid and will con- tinue the plant. ——_2+@>—__ Taylorsville Will Try It. Taylorsville will try and be like Statesville, all but in size. _ It is to have a home-coming cel- ebration with a balloon ascension and other attractions, September Ist and 2nd. ———_+ > To and From Salisbury. The Salisbury Evening Post says: ‘‘Master- Tom Nicholson, of Statesville, who has been visiting Master Billy Hennessee, returned home last night.”’ ‘*Mrs. W. C. Nicholson and Mrs. A. A. Coulter, of Statesville, who have been the guest of Mrs. J. E. Hexrnessee returned to Statesville last night.”’ ‘*Postmaster J. W. C. Long, of Statesville, was in Salisbury last night. ——_<<~> > __ Threw Himself in Front of Train. Wilmington, August 20.—Geo. Cox, a middle-aged citizen of Rose Hill, in Duplin county, was run over and killed by an Atlantic Coast Line train at that point Wednesday afternoon. Accord- ing to witnesses it was a plain case of suicide. Cox, who was stand- ing in front of the depot, rushed across the track just os the train neared he point where he was standing. The body was horribly mangled and portions were scat- tered along the track. The deceased was married and leaves a wife and children. ————_- +> —_—__—_ Road From Mooresville to River. Mooresville, August 21.—Mr. James W. Brown. who has the con- tract for the grading of the new road being built by the county from Mooresville to the Catawba river, is making good progress on the work. The road has _ been graded for two miles and practi- oceupy the | ' } MDE Se eae EEN EE oe Se, MRT NT Ma A Mr. and Mrs. and little Tyre left on the noon train at North Wilkesboro Tuesday for Eden. N. C.. where they expect to make their home, and was accompanied to town by his sisters, Misses Wadie McNeill. Miss Annie McNeill, nurse at the | Wilkes hospital and who has been | son Annie and ill several days, has much improv- | ed, we are glad to note. ——_~+<+2 >> — - Ice Cream at New Sterling. The Ladies’ <Aid Young People’s Christian Union } Society and of New Sterling church will serve | ice cream on the parsonage lawn | next Wednesday night. to which | the public is cordially invited. oe Ice Cream Supper Tonight. ! If the weather is fair the Phila- | thea class of Race Street Metho- dist church will serve ice cream on | the parsonage lawn this evening | at 8 o’clock. <> On an Automobile Trip. Dr. J. P. Turner and a brother- } in-law of Greensboro visiting relatives here and at Mon- | have been | bo for several days. They started tor home They are traveling in the doctor’s Thursday. | automobile. OSITIONS Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPING Draughon’s ccm- petitors, by not aecepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 75 per cent. of theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches. be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let. “* Why Learn Telegraphy?”’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUCHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columu Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt attention. Best of ser- vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line *phone 71 through the week and D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given “phone orders. G. C. Critcher' Funera! Director, 107 East Broad Street. + GB D BU D S Ko A , WB DE TI M ee 0 Ca r i n e ye t Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana_return- ed’promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB ‘Ioquintg “Aepunyy “q “\\ GHA io dogg apAdig S.XOJq “AN 03 euoyd 10 48 QJoy aq Ud sISPIG) eally the worst part is over. It is understood that the man that has | the contract to do the macadam work will be here in two - weeks and that it will not be long before parts of the road will be ready for use. The road will be seven miles long to the river, but the county agrees to build only part of it. the rest of the road being completed by private subscription. This road will connect at the river with the steel bridge being built here by Mr. Brown and will connect Ca- tawba and Lincoln counties with Tredell. z a NVW YiVd3au SHL SANIVD ‘4 85 OS FT éSPPOUM, osellieyg Aqeq MO UO SadLL YAddGNY MAN yueAA nol 0g BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler. Plumbing Co.. Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St WANTED—Furnished Room in private family. Address by ae et , te ee e ae en s on oa et letter only, Frank care Mascot office. tf wa Br! BILLY WOODALL Singing, Talking and Dancing Black- Face Comedian. IN ae , es u ts . ¥, 4 et s y < , a’ . y ee ee + yO s e e " . #e q ae ap r e r . « ay : ke n 2s ye ‘ : : } Va c e p in e in e n ~ ba s + ‘ > Ph a t . ‘ ‘ it e s . § ' y 3 Co ‘ ; ¢ Ay r } at oo y eS é 5 er . 9% i mn St e ’ it y ON 7h ‘ y af f -— : iS fa r e ‘a e tt st e > . 7 », is es s 1 ; ef a ‘ eS f 3 i : AS 3 7 oN , ee e ' j 5 a * f ; Ai av e r . ye ¢ 45 % , se e & hi Bi Ny MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: SPECIAL DOUBLE PROGRAM FOR TODAY Jinks’ Life Fiuid Register,” “The Flowers Outside the Cafe,” “No More Servants Wanted,” with others. All hand-painted. THE GEM THEATRE oar. A Ye a s a THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. Of Statesville, N.C. iS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. Aceounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terme that are consistent with good banking |] PR T IR ET oA se g r y s t o e s 9: = SSDS SET SSAKE SFGRRISSS OOOT OSST OSCE SHOE GOCE SOOO” a ae a aa _ ~~ me. ay ay ay Pr RD A ED Soe > > we a a SO => >_> er ee eT I Om OO Me me ee SEeSeee m es yo “wees methods. Four percent. paid cr time end savings deposits CAPITAL: STOCK... galt Gene Nan ie $40,006.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIA BIEATY.......cccc-ccecocenneoee $40,000.00 SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS............ $30,000.00 YTorat RESOURCES OVER..........0-0 vee seeeeee 440,000.00 OFFICERS PD T D1 G : HD I O0 S E O0 4 4 ww O H GO G O HO N E IG I I S I G I O O A i. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec ang Treasurer, C. E."HUGHEY, Assistant:Secy. and Treas. W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department «fh + pe. ow “ ° Y GET YOUR NAME ON OUR® VISITING LIST for our wagon to eall and you’ll always have clean, white and perfectly laundered linens. “THE LAUN- DRY THAT PROVTS” in this part cf the couutry isthe .. os = tne Seat cone : 33 Phone I N GS E S (S E S E S C E S S E 2 a, gt EE EGP BD GI. I). I. SSESESCSSSSS SSS SSS eSsSees ese eR e TE R E T E eo Or AT ee e ee e ee T Te ee e ee e es e ee s se t e ee ee Re a es ES « ; ee . - . ? POS OSCSOS0 So QF OrS 2@Q]808~ ag aca PPP PRISON | PST Ne] A Show Down In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST” Biack are the goods of Quality. After ali has been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is still a fact that “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of everything best yarn, best colors, best machines and best help, with such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. Webaveall of the above. Ask your dealer for the goods of “quality.” : THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. SCHOOL DIRECTORY. “VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will bave complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, when business begins to rally after the election. 2 INTERNATIONA BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 27 W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER. President. Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. School cf Arts and Science s, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ble. 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants, and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor V. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste. nography, Book-keeping and Typewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a director ineulding Oii m™; and two assistants. ’ Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tie service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formatioz, address | BR. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. | Southers Gonservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date.. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists. Violinists, in all degrees. SSuperior advant- ages at smal] cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary.. G. W. BRYANT, Director. CAERIDGE INSTITUTE Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. Ist. Bes preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J. A. & M. H. HO LT. Oak Ridge N. C. Is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, busin ess men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “Itis the leading Busi- ness College South of the Potomac River.”’ ‘“‘When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men for the best Business College in the city, and. withcut exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best— Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeepiag, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to teachers. Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. Weefcee 5 a a a a a SESTESSSSSSSCSSSS Ese HE oS =e =| there is no reason why your # kitchen sink cannot Boece fs as 11 maculately clean asthe ° J dishes you eat from. All W danger of disease germs, ver- yy min or foul odors is. abso- ay lutely eradicated, because it ;%- can easily be cleaned and Ar kept so. If yor are building ff a new house or repairing an fer old one, get into communi- ji cation with A. W. Holler & 't* AID OF SANITARY PLUMBING & Co., the most scientific sani- er tary plumbers. They can «< give you the latest ideas and yy valuable information regard- : " his tose, Sees ing cost , de Vcr] necessary “x irrlhecoa abrstyle. pe es wy A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY % h # one No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. Rr $733333333332332352552<6<c<Hi - i °° a a a I , =<. a= 2 SS BOI IA IS W2 D2 IZ IAIA Th he § SHOE SALE! EE OUR SHOE SALE ic about to cl this sale our store has hummed eee of gratitude and satisfaction from pleased custom- ers. We only have a very limited amount of Sum- - mer Footwear lefi from this sale but you may still find just what yo i ber the danger of ieee are looking for. " Remem- & “y° M E S E S as e n t WE AL T E IE ‘ : §. B.MILLER, The Shoe man. © Kh DR WW E WE S te et Se mind E EVENING Mas: i iy Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Monday Evening, August 24, 1998. A New Way lo Treat Wives SLAP "EM NOW AND THEN. Recommends Will McLelland—He Tells Judge Sloan That if His Neighbors Would Only do a Lit- tle More of It, There Would be Less Scandal in Town—Is Held for Superior Court. The case of Will McLelland and his wite, Emma, was tried in Mag- istrate Sloan’s court Saturday af- ternoon and served to attract a good share of Rabbitown’s popu- lation. The room used by the judge for his trials, the solicitor’s office, was crowded and witnesses gave their testumony to the musie of the hymns sung in the court room above; by the County Song-> sters. I, will be remembered that only a short time ago the MeLellands had Emmaline Griffin before his honor on a warrant that charged She was held for the su- perior court and Saturday’s trial generally eonsidered as an- other chapter in that incident. All the participants in the rum- pus are colored. The offenee charged against the MeLellandls was an affray. sweet slander. was Emma Griffin and her husband both testi- fied that on a recent Sunday the two defendants engaged ina most lively row over a horse that was hitched .in the MeLelland front yard. There was plenty of ‘‘mouth- ing’? and finaily the husband grabbed a bridal and beat his wife [ over the head with it. She ran to the house and screaming at the top of her voice, now and then stopping for a little cussing, and commenced to pelt her husband with bricks or hunk of earth. Then she grabbed a gun, a big double barreled breech-loading affair and started in to shoot MeLelland to, smitherreens. Several other witnesses told of the cireus and substantiated ali that the Griftin woman had said, except that part relating to the gun play. MeLelland denied except that his horse had became tangled in the bridal while he was taking a bath and fearing that it would kill itself, his wife had be- eame greatly excited and calied to him rather loudly. There was no fighting and he did not hit his wife with the bridal. Lawyer McLoughlin appeared for the prosecution and in replv to his questions, the witness denied all knowledge of a preacher whe had been from his church beeause of his too frequent ealls on his, MeLelland’s ‘ife Neither had he ever taken any goods from ears at the depot. with Kenzie Byers to ‘‘watch out” while he did so. He told the lawyer that he had slapped his wife oceasionally but never with a bridle. He said, “a little slapping now and then is good for wives when they are bad end if every neighbor would do more of it there would be less scandal in our neighborhood.”’ The MeLelland woman who is an insuranee agent, right bright. and said to be a very successful so- licitor denied that her husband had whipped her with the bridle or he guns‘sssh‘sw‘srdingaccohrdlno | } that she had gone after him with the shot gun. everything dismissed - **The gun is loaded. Will always ' right respectable colored person. Fenter PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Col. W. B. Rodman of Charlotte was here on legal business Friday. Mr. L. B. Bristol will leave to- night for Lynchburg, Va, on busi- ness. Miss Mary Ellis of Stony Point is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. R. Sloan this week Mr. DeWitt Ledbetter of Bur- lington is visiting his father this week, Mr. Clifton Hamlet who has been in Georgia for some time is visiting home folks this week. Mr. Ras Stimson left this morn- ing for Marion to furnish musie for the opening of the new electric theater. Mr.0.P Campbell of Cool Springs leaves today for Buie’s Creek in Harnett county to attend school. Garland Privett will leave Fri- day for Wake Forest where he will school when the college opens next Monday. Mr. Garland Munday and wife of South Carolina are visiting rel- atives here. The parents of both live in this city. Mrs. J. S. Atkins, of Albemarle, who has been spending a few days in the city with her nephew Ro- land Harris. went to Winston- Salem this morning. The Charlotte Observer says: ‘Mr. W. H. Morrison has returned from a three week’s vacation spent at Montreat and Statesville.” Deputy Collector A. B. Freeman returned from Asheville where he spent Sunday this morning. He will leave tomorrow night for the republican convention at Char- lotte. << Mrs. McDougald Hurt. Mrs. T. X. MeDougald was the victim of an accident at her home on Kelly street last Friday which resulted in a badly sprained ankle. She was going to her back yard when in some way she slipped and fell down the rear steps to her house. Besides the sprain she was badly shaken up. ——_++2>--—— Mrs. Burke is Out. Mrs. Julia Burke who fell from a step ladder in her store last Thursday has been confined to her home since the occurrence. day. keeps it loaded,”’ said the witness, ‘Cand I am afraid of it. I never had my hands on it in my life and L always sweep ‘round it.”’ “Your husband keeps it loaded Lawyer McLoughlin. “Don't know nothing ‘bout no preachers’” replied the witness with an angry shake of her head. Before the trial was over negro doctors and preachers had given evidence and between the wit- nesses and Lawyer MeLoughlin the spectators Were highly enter- tained. Lawyer Z. V. Long appeared for the defence and made an eloquent plea for his clients, charging “spite work’’ and several other things. Frank Cordove Is Penniless HIS MIND IS GIVING AWAY. Preacher Who Was Recently Freed From the Penitentiary, Where He Served a Four-Year Term for Deserting His Wife, Said to be in Pitiable Condition. Girl’s Father Threatens to Shoot Him. New York, Aug. 24—J. Frank Cordova, the unfrocked minister of Smith River, N. J., recently freed from the penitentiary at Trenton, where he served a com- muted four-year term for desert- ing his wife and running away with Julia Bowne, a beautiful choir singer in his church, was seen in Philadelphia yesterday. The former friend who saw him declared that Cordova is penniless and mind is giving away. without work, and that his It was also learned that immedi- ately after Cordova reached Phil- adelphia from Trenton he wrote Miss Bowne, her father at North Asbury Park, rearing the three-year-old boy of whom Cordova is the father. who is living with In his letter he said he was com- ing for her. but he received a re- ply from her father, threatening to kill him if he ever appeared at North Asbury Park. The man who saw Cordova in Philadelphia wrote to some of the members of his old flock at South River, declaring that the ex-minis- ter ought to be ¢xamined to detyr- mine his mental condition. a Married in Charlotte. Miss Laura Albea. of this city and Mr. Lawrence T. Berger, now of Charlotte, but until recently of Philadelphia, Paza., married o’clock by Rev. Dr. H. H. Hulton. at the parsonage of the First Bap- tist chureh, on North Tryon street at Charlotte. were quietly Saturday afternoon at 5 There were no attendants. Af- ter the wedding ceremony Mr. and Mrs. tour in the North. Berger left for a wedding The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Albea, of this She is much improved, however.| city Mr. Berger has a position and is able to be at her place of|with the Queen City Printing business on West Broad street to- | Company. ++ >—___ Base Ball This Week. If the weather permits there will be a game of ball each afternoon this week. The Reidsville nine arrived this morning and is quartered at the, oo = on yOUltnn. This afternoon’s game had oor nee = a net hts Be postponed because of the home, don’t he?’’ mildly inquired a There will probably be games tomorrow and Wednesday, how- ever. The Mountain Island nine will arrive on Thursday for games on the last three days of the week. On the first three days of next week Hickory will play here. ——_++@>roe——_—_ Prof. Grubber Here. Manager Gregory of the Gem theater has secured the services of Prof. Grubber of Marion for all of ‘this week. Prof. Grubber is well known Judge Sloan found ‘‘probable!. eause*’ and held both MeLelland | jand his wife for the superior court. ; He required a bond of $50 each which was easily furnished by Me- }.clland. who is a Very prosperous ‘negro. owning considerable pro- | perty and generally rated as a! | in this city where he has relatives and he will doubtless prove a drawing attraction. There are many of his friends. who will not miss an opportunity to hear him fiddle. ——_—_~++ 2 ——_ - L. W. Colvert the Broad street barber has a new sign. Man Thrown Hrom a Train ROWAN MAN IS MURDERED. Everett Lee Michael Killed and There is Said to Have Been a Desperate Struggle on Top of a Rapidly Moving Train—Strange Story of a Farmer Who Claims ‘to Have Been a Witness. (Special to The Mascot.) Salisbury, Aug. 24—Mr. John H. Michael, who lives seven miles west of this city, has received news of the violent death of his son, Everett Lee, 21 years old. The young man, who was em- ployed by a windmill company to put up their mills left home six years ago but had been in com. munication with is people during these years. The keenest sympa- thy which is intensified by the manner of his dying is felt for his parents, splendid people, of the county. A Cincinnati special to the In- dianapolis News, a copy of which Was sent the unfortunate man’s father, says: ““New light was thrown on the death of Everett Lee Michael. of 545 Arbor Avenue Indianapolis, who was supposed to have fallen off a freight train while beating his way to Cineinnati, by the ar- rival in Cincinnati today of H. UL. Evans, a farmer, who lives near Crescent Springs, Ky., and it is now believed that Michael was murdered. Evans was coming to Cincinnatti with a load of produce early yes- terday morning when he asw two men fighting on the top of a swift- ly moving Cincinnati bound freight train. Suddenly one of the combatants disappeared as though he had been pushed off the car. ‘his was shortly before the body of Michael was found on the tracks.- Evans, however, was una- ble to make any investigation at the time he saw the incident be cause he had no one to care for ‘his team and wagon load of produce while he could make his way to the railroad track in a round-about way of a swamp between the pike and railroad tracks prevented a short cut. According to the story told by another man who was beating his way to Cincinnati with Michael the latter rolled off the train while asleep. Michael is supposed to have had a considerable sum of money when he left Lexington, but not a cent was on the body: Gona Since Last October. ‘‘No. 545 Arbor Avenue is the home of Mrs. Mary Thomas, mo- ther of the widow of Everett Lee Michael. Word was received by Mrs. Michaels yesterday from the superintendent of the Cincinnati hospital ‘telling her of her hus- band’s death. He had been away from Indianapolis since last Octo- ber, and Mrs. Michael and her small child have lived at her mo- ther’s home. During part of his absence he was at the home of his parents in North Carolina. Mrs. Michael received a letter from him Friday, the first word she had in some months, in which he said he was trying to get a job on a railroad, and did not expect to be back in Indianapolis before Octo- ber. In this city he had been em- ployed in the cotton mil and as a,carpenter. The body will prob- ably be taken to North Carolina for burial.’’ The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market was prac- tically unchanged from Saturday. Spots closed at 10.10. Futures closed as follows: Farmers Picnic Saturday. The members of the Farm>:s’ (niou .f this cousty nad one ot th-ir pleasant picnics at Tron man Saturday. Despite the inclement weather there was a large crowd present. it being estimated at 500. Mr. A. C Shaford of Newton de- livered an address in the morning on the Farmers Union and its work. Mr. Shuford’s speech was listened to with great interest. _ Af.cr Mr Shutord’s speech, tlic public dinner was spread. Ther was no end of good things to eat, and everything wah cooked as only our good farmers’ wives can cook. Five hundred people ate and there was plenty left. After they had eaten to their content,they gathered to hear Mr. C. C. Moore of Charlote speak. Mr Moore dwelt on the good in- fluences the Union was exerting on the people socially as well as advacing the prices of farm pro- ducts. Yn the afternoon the crowd in- creased in numbers, engaged in social pastime, After Mr. Moore’ speech Mr. W.B.Gibson, president of the Ire- dell county association made some appropriate remarks about the Union. After Mr. Gibson’s speech, the assembly adjourned for the social features of the evening. The men discussed the crop prospects, their wives their household duties. Much interest is being manifest- ed in the Union, and its member- ship grows costantly. It is doing good werk, causing farmers to adopt up-to-date methods of farm- ing, also giving them better prices for farm products. A good time was enjoyed by all present and they now look for- ward to another picnic in the near future. ~-——_++or-o —_— Hotel Changes Hands. The St. Charles hotel changed hands this morning, Mrs Bettie E. Holland having sold the establish- ment to Mr. J. F. Misenheimer of Mt Pleasant. : The new landlord took posses- sion at once and will conduct the house on the same lines as has Mrs Holland during her two and one half years as proprietor. Mrs. Holland has made a popu- lar hostess and there are many who will regret to see her give up the hotel. Early next week she will go to Roaring Gap where she will spend the rest of the summer. ae ae Mrs. E. E. Lewis and _ sister, Miss Fanny Rouche, of Salisbury, are visiting relatives in the city. They are the guests of their niece, Miss Daisy Rouche, on South Caldwell street. Mr. Joe X. Rouche, business manager of the Salisbury Post, spent Sunday and this morning in the city with relatives, and made The Mascot a pleasant eall before leaving today. oo aS oS) . No. 292 COTTON MARKET. i | Locai Market. ily ents: Prices at wagon: Strict good midling......... 10% ; Good: middie. oy 1034 re | [ f ie eee 1014 Stains and Tmges.... 8 71@9 CARNIVAL COMPANY HERE. Johnny Jones Attractions Arrived Yesterday and Today Has Been Spent in Tent Pitching and Get- ting Ready to Amuse and En- August IfZ aa NO CS My NG OH OT aa alla <li ni elke pe c= tain the Public Octobers 6. 8.67 : December 8.59 Jhw eee eee eee 0.08 Fire : : Re Ireman’s week is here ; fi FONTAN Se ee 8.55 = ae ey tomorrow noon everything will be ——_++@>--—_ ‘ in readiness for the fun to com- mence in real earnest. Johnny Jones arrived yesterday morning from Marion. He came in his paliatial palace. dining and sleeping car. This is said to be one of the finest and most expen- sice Cars in use by any showman. It requires two lone trains to carry the outfit or if you prefer, one extra long one, run in two sec- tions. That’s the way men talk. Section No. 1 arrived at about noon yesterday It brought the members of Vitucci’s famous Ital- ian band of which so much is promised We are unable to speak with much authority but every- body who has seen these foreigners at their work speak in the highest praise of their music. They give two or three concerts per day and also play just before and after meals and at several other odd times. The new arrivals spent the af- ternoon in sightseeing about the city, while Mr. Johnny Jones dia- monds and all, ook a drive about in company with Chief of Police Reynolds. He inspected the grounds and we expect he was de- lighted with them as yp didn’t hear him complaining. i Show people as a class, are a long suffering and patient crowd. They have to be but they are not slow to exhibit their toes when / when they have a kick coming. Marshall’s Old Plantation outfiz came by another rout and got here at about 3 p. m. Mr, Leon W. Marshall, the proprietor, has many friends here and be spent the rest oi th day in greeting these ac- quaintances. A Rainy Day. This has been a busy day, a rainy and most disagreeable one. with the Johnny Jones aggrega- tion. Section No. 2 arived early and at once commenced to unload. Then came the work of hauling the tents and various paraphernalia to the grounds. The rain interferred greatly with the work but the pro- gress was steady and as The Even- ing Mascot goes to press it is upon a nearly completed carnival ground that one may look. Nearly all the tents are up. No attempt was made to give a show this afternoon but unless the weather is too severe most of the attractious will do business to- night. The public can be assured, how- ever, that everything will be in shipshape order by tomorrow noon The show commences aj 1:30 p. each day and closes at 11:30. The Weather Prophet. ““Bob’? Tharpe who is an ac- knowledged authority around these parts on everything pertain- ing to the weather said this morn- ing. ‘‘There will be some more show- ers but you can look for a clearing up of the elements not later than Wednesday and probably for fair weather for the rest of this week. (Continued on 4th Page.) railroad } re car payeraae reg tau an RP nae i a eta Pa, ae fe . Rr Een ERE or ao | ree ae Pee: Pa AU EY THE EVENING MASCOl DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postofiice in Statesville W. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. ; STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Wor Lieutenant Governor. WwW. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: RB. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: TW. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Edueation: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M, L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. i .—~ CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R. F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. —_~+2> Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 24— For North Carolina night and Tuesday. —_—_~~+@> > As it was expected, Peter Hains But what of Was he, too, insane? will plead insanity. Thornton? —_~++a> Straws show which wind blows. Deaton than to Pink Young. ++ The Hon. Yon Vonsin has got to be governor of Minnesota whether he wants to or not and here is a President White enuess that he will be Bryan’s House. —__~++@>-o— suceessor in the Take the children out to see the animals. Johnny Jones has some good ones. An hour in a first class mengzerie is worth more to a ehild than.a month in school. —_———2-1 i When you see all the Federal -office holders headed for some eertain city, look out for a G. 0.P. Of course there is *‘no polities in it.’’ It is simply eonvention. Le eeeesinme i em clerks are ‘jo meet this week. ° ; showers to- way the More would-be dep- uty sheriffs are being polite to Jim in Chartotte —_—_ +--+ t+ero————_~ After all. what’s the use of Col- onel Bryan: asking: ““Do the peo- ple rule?""’ The women rule ths country ‘and they’re likely to con- tinue in power. ———__++@re——_ ; The Commoner has a scoop on all contemporaries in the matter of campaign contributions. Bryan seems to be the whole show this year. -——~++@ oe With Thaw bankrupt. things were getting mighty dull up in New York until the Hains case case came to the relief of the re- porters, detectives and criminal lawyers. —_——_++ > —_— — ‘THE FOOL AND HIS MONEY SOON PARTED.”’ Aunt Annie Cooke, an aged col- ored woman of Richmond, had in her life accumulated the sum of $400. Having no faith in banks she tied up her savings in a napkin and was finally robbed of all that she possessed. Another old woman, this one was white, buried her treasure, several hundred dollars in paper money, She is old now and requiring some of the money with which to buy medi- To her years ago. cine went out to dig it up. surprise it was thoroughly deeay- ed, rotten deyond redemption and she was penniless. It is a pathetic story but such in- cidents are rarer than formerly. Most men and women who have sense enough to money, also have sense enough to put their little fortunes in a bank. Tt is true that banks sometimes fail, but those who deposit it in banks take far less risk then those who hoard their savings at home. Tt is not only stupid, but never progressive to keep your *“tph- earn and save ents’? tied up in a napkin, or bur- ried in the earthr. By placing your money ina bank you reduce your risk to the minimum and convert it into ac- tive capital for the upbuilding of the community. So long as it is buried it does no one good. It might as well be so much crude gold in the mine, so far as the world is concerned. But when you take it to the bank, you put it into the channels of trade. The office of the bank is to gath- er up small sums of money from various convert it into working capital and then lend it to the merchant, the manutactur- er or to some one else in business sources, who in turn uses it in the cor\luct of his business, thereby making employment for wage-carners and helping trade and industry m all directions. There is no better illustration of a bank and its functions than a reservoir and its various ramifica- tions. The banks of Statesville are safe and sound and those who deposit their surplus cash with them will place it in reliable hands and have the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping the community to that extent, and whatever helps he community helps the individ- ual. -——_——_<++@>——_—— THANKS, COLONEL, THANKS! Colonel Bryan could not have done better than to have named his educated mule, sent him by the Minnesota fair association, in hon- Mascot certainly appreciates the compliment. We were not consulted in re- gard to the matter, however, and the first intimation that we receiv- ed of the honor that had fallen upon us was when we read in the Sunday papers that his mule- ship had been officially diristen- ed Major Minna Mascot. That venturesome correspon- dent who tried.to ride the animal on the day of its arrival probably thinks that Live Wire would have been a more appropriate name. @ mere coincidence that the postal However, his experience was Mr { or of this paper, and the Evening not unbke that of one or two in- dividuals who have tried to ride the Evening Mascot. —_—____+- +> - _# A Business Change. "Mr. D. M. Mason and Mr. W.N. Lindley have purchased the in- cerest of Mr. G. A. Ayers in the 4irm of D. M. Mason & Co., and will continue the business. This firm which does a fiourish- ing business on the boulevard is a popular one and most throughly deserves the genereus patronage it receives. ~~ NO £ Has a Big Contract. Mr, Osear closed a big contract for concrete Carlson Saturday work at Davidson. {t calls for 1.000 yards of side- walk and Mr. Carlson there at once and commence. —— en iPS Oo will go 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75¢ up $3.00. New Hall curtains received $2.04 pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. A a2 B32 333352 332 323 CCE By. WANT ADS. We want you to let your wants be known. Theso right, reezy, usiness racers GE S DI D E G C E T C E C E EE E BS D Py , | are INEXPENSIVE and are sure to bring CE DI I E C E 33 2 DI I E C E DI D E E E EE C BI I E E E EC E E RHESVULTS # ltime - 5centstaline © 3times - - 4centsa line W 6 times - 3} centsaline 26 times - - 3cents aline 39 RP R S I A I I D I I E C E EE E 33 2 w 7 “Seccececcccccecceecse ee” WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. Need not be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. ‘‘SCHOOL BOOKS at Haif Price’ Fublie schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first mail or express prepaid. All kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N. C., d &wtf BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- en bright boys who are willing to get out and hustle are want- ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. money doing this work. at the office. Boys can earn good Apply BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Im, Saturday, September 5th one day only. His practice is limited to diseases cf the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w YS | Re LADY’S GOLD WATCH LOST at Harmony Saturday. August 15, Elgin movement with black ribbon feb attached. Adrresss Flossie Henderson, Turnersburg NC. d&w 2 FOR SALE—House and lot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N.C. aug 20 WANTED— ATenant on Farm 3 miles from Must Statesville. give good references. Good place for right man. Apply to C. P. Crawford, Lienster & Crawford stables. aug18 4¢ BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- en bright boys who are willing to get out and hustle are want- ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. Boys can earn good money doing this work. Apply AND EMBALMER new eight columa Funera Prompt attention. Pest of ser- vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line phone 71 through the week aad D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ’phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. — ee err RESTAURANT We are prepared to furnish as good table Board as can be had in the city. AT $12.50 PEH MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & McFARLAND 538 CENTER STREET Southern Railway Co. (reat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Puliman Sleeping Cars on pions trains between principal “Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. Southern Railway. class. to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H.Hard wick, P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. WOOD FIBRE PLASTER ‘‘SECOND TO NONE”’ YOU. Company, Statesvilte, N.C. Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here, On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ~ Teando your work’ right as I have had 21 years of experience. =. make a specialty of con. crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. It you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON: at the office. UNDERTAKER |= Most Modern and Up-To-Date|# Equipment in Iredell Comey ee e ar|& cannot be excelled in the county. Many delightful summer and é wiuter resorts on and reached by |# “The Land of the Sky” “The|% Sapphire Country”’ in scenic west | ¥ ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at} % ail seasons. Hotels of the highest | For detailed information apply |¥ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. |% CLING FAST EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS |} PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST|# PLASTER ON THE MARKET, |# THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE|® CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES |# AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY | Statesville Plaster & Cement é Statesville, NC WF = = BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. OF COURSE IT’S truyler’s SHE WANTS. ALWAYS FRESH AT L’S, Prescriptionist HAL 080 Bee ote oe oe I Rad FUSCEOOCECEO 08080080 af. Sate Guarded By ae C*Financial Integrity the Merchants & Farm2rs Bank assures you atsolute protection for all funds de- Court- positea in its care. ry facility demarded services. OF STATESVILLE INCORPO¥ ATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, President. CS. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’ F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors: 1’. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. 8. Tomlin, R. R. Reis. J. A Knox. W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, f..K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. | 83RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properiy and_ Promptly Handle all Your Business ~ To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HRST NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 FS, cous attention to the needs =~ of oar depositorsis required - from allemployees; and eve- commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr 5808080 08080 by 4 boc 3WSEdOOOOSOSOOGKX : A, ar e t e : UP R PL TL R ON so z et ts 59 2 8 2 4 5 G oF oe 4 @ 40 6 an e 58 3 8 22 8 3 3 8 8 8 8 3 ra e g - o e g . ve c e c e s e c e z e n d : n2 e z e s es s ce o 88 Or 3 oF gS % L.A oe i Y nN 20 ¥ ere fc & OI AVA ERG = ) aT <a tiol (Ndi 2% -. Purveyor to or de 3 The People. \ : = eee | 4 - - WS ~ - 7, = n’t Forget to See The Three Beautiful Premiums I am Going to Give Away “To My Customers. Special For This Week 1 Pound 70c Tea 50c per Pound. t DPS hee > a - w Ws 1 = L. So pr Pr leg a do ele ing nig sor 7 du ling Ten N sch¢ C tem will scha M Bea Visit \ Lin Cj zs me gran Li abou hors ‘ quan The ] insu next sawil etc., ¢ THE COUNTY SINGING. Was Held Saturday—Mr. 0. E. Shaver Chairman—Manyq Peo- ple in Attendance—Speech by Mr. L. ©. Caldwell—Many Special Features. The regular quarterly singing contest of Iredell was held Satur- day in the court house. Mr. O.E. Shaver, chairman of the Iredell County Singing Association, call- ed the house to order ot 10 :30,a.m. After a prayer by Rev. V. M. Swaim, and several songs by the entire audience, Mr. L. C. Caldwell was introduced by President Sha- ver and made a very fitting speech for the oceasion. His subject was ‘‘Musie and its effects upon the soul.’’ Mr. Caldwell’s speech was great ly enjoyed, as it was we}! deliver- ed, and he received an ovation. _ After Mr. Caldwell’s address more singing was indulged in, and the convention adjourned at 12:30 until 1:39 p.m There was no contest singing during the forencen. Ag 1:30 Mr. Shaver appointed Messrs. A. Q. Waugh, E. H. Bradford and D. A Sharpe as judges. The roll eall of the classes then tock place, all four classes answering as follows: No. 1—Linn Sides. No. 2—Johnson. No. 3—Privette. No. 4—Shaver. Mr. MeLean and his family and Mr. Nelson Pritchard and his élass were also present, but «did not sing in the contest. being here only to add enjoyment and interest to the o¢easion. Both these gentlemen are well known as elass leaders, and their presenee was greatly appreciated. There was an average ol twenty voices In each class and when they sang those good old songs it made the court house ring and called to memory those days of eld when they sang them Mm almost every home and all the churches. The prize, a beautiful silver lov- ing eup, was awarded at the lax singing to the Johnson class. The interest in these classes in- ereases each year, many more peo- ple being in attendance Saturday than have ever been presént on a like oeeasion before. The elass of Mr. Lenn Sides of South River was awarded the first prize and the class oi Mr. Walter Privett, the second. The prize for the leader was awarded to Mr. Sides. This was a handsome watch chain, donated by Mr. Rickert, the Jew- eler. hest lass —___+<2@>__ Stony Point, R. F. D. No. 1. Rev. E. D. Brown elosed a meet- ing at New Salem Wednesday There were five night. profes- sions. Rev. J. M. White is dueting a meeting at New Ster- ling. Rev. J. C. Brown oi Tenn., is visiting here. Miss Gertie Marshall closed her school at Elgin Friday. C. D. Johnson will leave Sep- tember 1, for Boonville, where he will teach in Prof. Tegue’s high school. Mr. T. B. Knox and family of Bear Poplar, Rowan county, are visiting at J- C. Moore's. Misses Lola and Josie Pressly of Lincolnton are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. T. E. Pressly. Lightning struck the barn of A. L. Rey nold’s Moncay about 5 p. m. The barn, one horse. a ealf, surry, buggy and a quantity of straw were burned. The loss is estimated at $1,000, ne insurance. Neighbors came the next morning with toois and are sawing timber, making boards, ete., and the barn will be rebuilt at onee. H. C. Summers has let the con- tract to W. A. Mussey for two barns, one at home the other at a tenament house near by. ——_++@ —___ — now con- Sodd y,; evening Your patriotism will be mcas- ured by the number of uneles, eousins and aunts you entertain. Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of croup or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two things alone. :-: :-: :: We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Cicds= STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23] 10:10] 10:30} 9:50 East |{No.36] 10:28} 10:28] 9:50 West {No.11] 11:10} 11:10 10:30 Evening Trains. East i 12:20] 12:20 West |No.21| 3:45] 3:45 East |No12} 7:55} 7:55) 7:25 South [No.15| 7:30) 8:15) 7:25 North |No.24| 8:45] 8:55} 8:25 West |No.35| 10:22] 10:22] 9:50 Trains No. 22 and 21 do aot — mail. FARM LANDS 57 aeres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- lem Church, 30 acres in cultiva- tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell- ing and out-buildings. 140 acres two miles from Mt. Mourne, seventy-five acres in cul- tivation. Land level and produc- tive, four room house and good out-buildings. For prices and terms call on or write, ERNEST C. GAITHER. {nsurance, Stocks Rea_ Estate, Phone No. 23. WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceeds bis pectation in quality or lergth of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. done right REPAIR WORK + Jcen e1d6 Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building THE NORTH CAROLINA College of Agriculture and Mechani Arts Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Scholarships.. Examinaticns for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address THE PRESIDENT, West Raleigh, N. C. Things done by halves are neyer | j Given Special attention. Rear i Manufacturing, Dyeing and I2-| § qovewseuneneoeses eceeccee HOME COMING W EK MAKE HEADQUARTERS AT OUR STORE. YOU ARE WELCOME friend during Firemans week..............0....cccccseceeeees 1c UMBRELLA SPECIAL Regular $1.25 Umbrella, the kind that will wear, natural wood handles, price next week................. 98c All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd.......... 5c All Colored Lawns, former prices 8%, 10, 12% and 15 cents, our clean up price is only...............ee eee Se LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair........ 39c EMBROIDERY Fine lot of Emdroidery, 4+ to 9 inches wide; made on good quality of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents a yard; clean up price. . TRADE AT LAWRENCES EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. IT WILL PAY YOU LAWRENCE BROS. CO. SCOOSOOSOSSSESECESSOOOOCCOOO pr i r o u r v e s c e s o n e s s o e s i s i a r o r s t e n s r e v r e e s v i y tr e NO MATTER WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT COME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25 PER MONTH | sR CR H S TE E S E Sa t e e n re n e e Re P ) e n t e n a s a n a a t h s a r a s a a n a s s e a n a n s s e n a s a t a t a z a t e n s is -. 2. = OSs =e : x Oe ee YESSSE STSESEE TIE ceeeerenes, e YOUR NAME ON OUR * w 28 VISITING LIST - sas rR YY en AX = for our wagon to caliaud you'll always have clean, a #\ white and perfectly laundered linens. “THE LAUN- JE DRY THAT PROVTS” in this part of the country AR S 2a = 2s = 2 See SS Oe me Ww ~ Statesville Steam Laundry BS ® U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 © Sccceccceceeccecceseese se > { SHOE SALE! * OUR SHOE SALE is about to close. During this sale our store has hummed with expressions eh x er , ai r “ No matter whether you want to buy goodsornot. Our : s : : : Clean-Up Prices will continue every day this week, lest you i s < : of forget, we will call your attention again to scme of our fi “ele te ° biggest values. AHt ae j - ‘ \ y EXTRA SPECIALS FOR FIREMENS WEEK i ee tae : ay Rubber whistling Balloons each....................... cece 5c I ; = “F Air Blloons, expands 8 inches, all colors, each ........ 10c | Megaphones, a whole lot of them for 10 and............ 15¢ {\ r Confetti, put up in mice packages.......0........c eee: 5c \ ‘: Bryan and Roigqmatendtooe 10¢ 2000 comic post cards, the very kind tosend your 7 ’ CA E BA Y re ci t pi c t v a c e u n a u a a had ha e at e d NI Se H SR TY a 7 Ey . AA R Se ey . ye e re p r e ma t t €iThe Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This Year. a ‘Best, Grandest Show 0 on "Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. | | John Robinson's Ten a Shows inGOne, Expense Daily $3,500.60. $10,000.00 in New Features. eo @ e@ e 4 Bio Circuses! 4 Big ag 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus. Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,{Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, Kc. COMPLETE WiLD West of gratitude and satisfaction from pleased custom- mt ers. We only havea very limited amount of Sum- mer Footwear lef) from this saly but you may still find just what you are looking for. Remem- E ber the danger of delay. a a f f. MILLER, The Shoe Man. & ps Se BET TE EE BTA = THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Engraving Has resumed work at the old Printing Sharpe tanyard 2nd are man Publishing ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing SITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write | We make a speciaity o. © first class wood ready for the stove j dz: S R. AMBROSE MILLER 0 emgbrompt delivery AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES PHONE 113. 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. TREDELL BROOM CO. —For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fine Calling | stamps. soem amar am arises, Special Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O. Money Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wocten. Livery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in pumber. 20 Male and Femate Riders. 300 Daring Gymnaste, Nimble Acrobats and Talented Acrialis ts, the Pick of All Arenic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Wagons, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels. 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloiste—gives one hour’s musi. cal progrdm before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. Lo mf ee ee e eee MANY TENTS ARE PITCHED. / Granted a Vacstion. S€S099SSS4 95995959 908OS868 SCHOOL DIRECTORY. > FOR THIS WEEK VACATION IS OVER O m Saturday Mr. B. Y. Mharpe, ! PROFESSGR GRUBBER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term the, manager for this sectin~, oft! OF MARION. ENROLL NOW (Continued from ist Page) M &£tropolitan Pits. ae 2s Com. THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling Uncle Sam’s weather man sends |pany, received a Jot: ae feces ae : i u will have complet. IN ae > ; + this season of the year, besides yo : ViNG PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “a the course, ing Gardening,”’ “Lhe Crusader’s Retora” READY TO ACCEFTA POSITION And Others. out the following forecast for |’aome office in New Yo, ea cai of which many will be offered, when busiuess begins to rally THE GEM THE: rived in town last Friday inthe in-} He will take thi. THE FAs od Te EATRE North Carolina: “Showers tonight | tenis of which pleased bin -- after the election. terest if his production. first attending the : -DSSPESSSSlLrs228S29082C88e668S Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 359 a INTERNATIONA BUSINESS COLLECE The Marshal’s show has been] vention at Charlotte - ae ee ee W. BR. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER. President. - “going it’? independent thus far | visiting at Gastonis > few | = > i A PAT es > — this season but comes here to join | days. A i { i 8 ON SA EB the Jones shows. During Mr. Tha: nee be 7 oe a : * ° it f W It is one of the best on the road the general superin:c:- F thet Baptist Universi y or omen aa Se : We will close out our remnant of goods consisting of a little of : : * 43 and deserves a good Ea e. | Metropolitan, Mr. ae ve : : aos Located in the Center of Ral eigh. Five Distinct Schools. Advance Agent Sick. of Charlotte, will } ROS EVErylunn g 1. School cf Artsvand Sciences, with eight professors and six his business affairs bu! bow we t 4% 4 : including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. Mr. A -wart. the popu-|_. Lic : e Ort assistants, and including cuss, = ? r. Arthur Stewart, the popu will be able to find oti wha: ¢ A A tiCd, iB SF ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- lar general agen? of the Johnny : “ weather is going to be is serm > se Jones shows, was t2ken suddenly Se RNs re amet nine CG : ip J th ble. : : , s taken suddenly us most. ay, t rE oe e 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants ill at Mrs. Moore’s on Front street ran 0110 i Se . SAS “3 . = hont 4} ' y v = Pi i ioli There will be two auctions daily throughout the week as follows. and including Piano, Pipe Org: > Violin and Voice. Friday night. ere riers ce : : Dr. Adams was called and said Statesville R. F. 5. Ne. 2. From 10 to 12 A. M. and 3 to 5 P. ML. Don’t miss this sale. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and inculding Oj that while Mr. Stewart was suf.| > We are havirg sone rainy i Painting, Decorating and Designs. fering with an afiliction of the weather at present. Some of our ae ao aa IV. School of expression, with one professor and fae instructor heart his trouble was not a seri-| farmers are glad to sce it where | 7? SS & a a aaeoeiea acum cee egy | ~=6V. «School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste ous one. they have plowing to do. The| ¥ TARY PLUMBING @ | noeraphy, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. . & ‘ = Pi ° : : pel aera eae crops rally are up to the aver-| : 5 matic training in Physical Culture ir charge of a directo Mr. Stewart is one of the old | Cops gener ne A Ni: ey Lae there is no reason why your - Systemat : - 8 g time showmen and >earned the] @8e, cotton is looking very ght} 3 = gl Pia kitchen sink cannot be keps and two assistants. ee : business from the bet:om ry. He} Some farmers are erinniny ioi-s sate Sh een TF as iimaculately clean as the Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes = oe + 1 a = ~ dishes you eat from. All tie service, students save $45.00 per session. has been connected with some of j make fodder, and ; ee eee Eo ee ee danger of disease germs, ver- : - 2 1908. F talogue and cther j the leading amusement en‘ crprises | ent erops. S35 aie e oR Y min or foul odors is abso- Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and cther in formatiou, address on the road and is knotyvn from| Everybody seen s yb FN oF si EY lutely eradicated, because it Maj : i : sage Rob; oe od Hi ews , can easily be cleaned and Maine to California and from |singing and Robi: conan. gem oo) |) \ Oe kept so. If yor are building Texas to the St. Lawrence. He large attendance wi) DRobe cops MR | WAS a new house or repairing an has bee rer a week [to both. we CU OM aN ceo fi ib oli one, get into communi- eae 9 — Que eck eeu) | 2 eS a { cation with A. W. Holler & having supervision of the adver-| Mr. A. F. Trou! crane | > See if; \ 4\\ Co. the most scientific sani- tismg and other advance work | his brick mill on bis ny. oc er - HW YK tary pee ES an : : Messrs. C. A. and John Rx lo | Se | give you the atest i eas an connected with the shows. 8. ©. A. and n #umple | eee tL} valuable information regard- Although far from being a well|are contemplating moving (.+) > SS “mee ing cost, ete., and do the man he is out today and exercis-}Saw mill in a short -.+ ot the | ee LO ee a eee gee ing a ] rersight rer | writer does no+ know the ioeation. } * HO! Mi : MPANY 5 general oversigh over SHOy KNOW che 1008007. fo. : . § iy Es things. Mr. Tom BR EDLC 10" LAESE ft - } >t 12% W. Broad St. +e es mmm om,”’ ashe is knéwn im this vi- | 2. 2. 83 BBR S33 RS SSS Se eM Boyd Place Sold. einity, has retrrned Lowe from 0 AI AD" A" aD I a * a BD" BO AS: AO GA AD ad aD ga * al * aI Crs ent Mr. James E. Boyd has sold his | Morrisville, Tl. son property on Davie avenue to Mr. Mr. T. A. Rimmer who hk W. P. Knox of Charlotte. suffering with car vncies The consideration was $2,300, | neck is improving. which is generally considered a Miss Celest Lippari an” a : . Ee ee eh Z Bes ee = ee Wine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American good price. Mr. Boyd sold as he]ers Loek and Fred «+ Sener a e-Gtence, Ellwocd peuhry and rabbit fence desires to locate near the court | to go to Conover tox orroy, tv visi: Ss No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. . 7 ee ee et ee 66 house where he expects to have |their grandmother. i d : ES pe oS . 2 ply tarred roofing. more or less business to attend to} The bi-ennial election ¢ © Cscrs! Ge i eee Nae op ——— = ' @ & h Ww i ly and Tuesday.’’ =} Aiter complimenting Mie. Sharpe j Marshal’s Man Here. on the well managed aia :< 6% his! Mr. Harry J. Freeman, advance | office and the big increcse he is agent of Marshal’s Old Plantation | worked up in the company’s shows which is now with the|ness, the letter eo: Johnny J. Jones aggregation ar-| Tharpe a well carne.) -c- ‘ at 6) BD yd BD CD of a er e Te ae PE T E a Tn e ae Ie “< 4 > st ie r +h {o n & a ~ 66 0 6 3 0 2 9 9 0 0 0 6 an n a » An t “a y Ge is Ay th t fr o n t \ 2 } i ' oe | ! ! Se ee e Le e es oe s : R. T, VANN, Raleich, N. C. Southern Gonservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-ta- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, Violinists, in all degrees. SSuperior advant- ages at smal|[cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G, W. BRYANT, Director. SS S S I E E E 35 2 &j 3 s ee 2 BS 3 € Is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the Scuth) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Sitenographer says: “Itis the leading Busi- nzss College South of the Potomac River.” “When [ reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men ior the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. &. Ross, Law Stenograpber, Bluefield, West Virginia. _ Single, Double Eatry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, seer a iat a Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English De tment TRWIC 4 Sea a : € : ish Department. VANS : -DWARE COMPANY, © a and gentlemen. Day and night Ene No Sere > Be Bord ofty 3 a. x, | Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeepiag, Shorthand, iF SIP ar $s PEPHHSP Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. GRY EET ETS : ss = Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to 1SESZSASRSESzSlORse @® | teachers. Write for catalog and fell particulars to - e 2 G. M. SMITHDEAL, ?res., Richmond, Va. 'E WELCOME YOU 7 66 during the next few years. at St. Martin’s was liei] la:+ Sen + Painted V” crimped rocfing If the health of Mrs. Knox will day and resuled jin © -ciu tho | The ere , ‘ : m 1 : : , : , fae. ibe ceiebrated C: ght me shi oa) ‘ cS permit, Mr. Knox will soon move | same officers age’p. csee; the |S? Ap ye ake Nartrigot a shingles, the fourth car just in x sen ; a |.s. 7 ane of impiements. Sole agent for Geo. E.-Nissen wagons his family here and this wil! be-|treasurer. On the ee a Se ee paint. The best elastic cement come their permanent home. treasurer, Mr. Cari Linoarc re- | wo, palpu ever ofered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta Se rz ceived the highest pum oe. of yes i ae oe Ses & everything the farmer needs. The best_ as- With the Sick. ee g es ae On — nent guiding materials to be found in western North Caro- and Mr. Perry Cline tac net una Mr. Plyler of Cleveland, Rowan est. On motion it was docide: —— > ge ae — in the Bil- pmake Mr. Cline treasin ingsly hospita or treatment, the fact that Mr. Lip> went home last night. He is near- : ly entirely recovered. Sede aie ooo: oA ——++2>-—____ - ders, Messrs. C. 3 Apple Blossoms, = D re Mr. Will Cooper appeared on pas WK BE Clediclter a. the streets this morning wearing oa on the lapel of his om a penne’ bape ca a of = pe ae from 4) os Mr. S. M. Troutina ss in the S of his residence on day night, all enjoyed 7 Oo = ace sreet this morning. Mr. Roy Troutman *. : enter school at Llicko yt a aoa Smithdeal Business College. Seer ag IOTHE He is going to Lenoir <olicx co mac Ar? é —_—_—_———_——_—— The Smithdeal business college Mr, T. A. Rimmer i: aso 2hlukin STO RE ye § CIA LITY of Richmond is one of The Malo going to the snes | AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE cot’s new advertisements. Mrs. H. W. Lipparé sezvel a re- STA 7 rN ZN — It is a North Carolina institu- past of new straw berri¢s F¥.437y her es % ; EE DRUG COQ. 3 R h d : DGEVILLE, GEORGIA. : tion in reality, having been found-|oarg ao ae aa = mi 3 or the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen. ? s _ “| garden one day iast wockK. and re-| gay : SHE M 3 . - FeQ5 ee —- ee S yers, Manufacturers - d who are ed in Greensboro in 1883 aud lat-| ports a lot of green lerries and Prescripticnists. Phone No, 39. @ mailed ae rs, and all others, young or old, who are ress ‘ aS ; mabie to Classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 erades of Cot- er removed to Virginia. ‘some blooms VOt. - sno Can beat ton. Thirty d . , cae | ithde: esi- | -h3 berries. I i : irty day scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks cor- Prof G. M. Smithdeal, the presi-};his for strawberr es. She said responde . ety : ; aay here per- |; : as 5 “Sponcence course under expert cotton men will complete xon. Big dent, is known to many here per-| they were fine large ones. i weive Years EX erjene demand for cotton graders and cot ton b i ms Sept sonally, and will be remembered} The grand waiermclon season is poe i p te oe re cot ton buyers. Session opens Sept. by others for the splendid temper-| about over, what wil we do for| fx ; in the general care of clothing ce course year round. Write at once for furthet : { BS Ri d ct f ta e t h e h : fe d e : Ah , hi n ib e Re ee c t } “ rs ¢ us o AO R a O H O RG SO N Ge e i+ | ; Rs 4p probably not be 2: au 2 en —_— — CARRIDGE INSTITUTE Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. ist. Bes preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J. A. & M. H. HOLT. Oak Ridge N. GC. 5 ™ RE G C O R O E C E M O R O yA . ie i : particulars. ance address he delivered in the] feasts. Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- eourt house during the recent pro-]| Mr. H, W. Lippard who lo: a3 g. ee : . ate gc ho riy¢ 4 So 7 hibition Sen ane ae horses some time ae. 1as Dou: |. Draughon gives contracts, backed| Clothing called for ana return- His school is conducted on a] team of mules from Div. J. A. Da | by @ chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 ed‘prompti § high moral’ and business plane. | yidson. _ capital, and 19 year's success, to se-| : Ee : ee , | cure positions under reasonable con- | Saree His graduates never fail to find} he platform read and 27>Dt-i gig ee ae Eger Or CLUB RATES 4 excellent positions and after their] eg atthe recent | bicon con- | ; z p Tr } z °C me! training in this institution they|vention seems to ve wekic> a BOOKKEEPING pa by aot SPATS i “mak 7 hae waite azione sone Pacers Vpn Bak ra? hae nga | never fail to ‘‘make good. great deal of head ay anuo’ ¢ sexe | accepting his Proposition, concede PRESS! E Ina sharp contest nothing but “quality” avd appearance Se Re of our Democratiz ‘ole. tie ; a ne teacnes. more, Bookkeeping | NG CLUB figure, RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the WORLDS ; iS - my | 2 THREE months than. they do in : 33 — Large Ranges and Cook Stoves kKidea of county Of.cers belas DU) ory Draughon can convince YOU. | —F— e BES So are the goods of Quality. Aiter uli has ‘lon asalary is growing in lenns 2nd | Estill’ ee your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is 7 | ‘Over stocked, must sell. Come Bee See ceed TAU 75 percent. of! “s2QuINIG ‘<epunw -q - that eccsqiig bounds. If some bocy comm: SHORTHAND 1 pe cont. of Vanid ‘Aepany -g -y qm te he aoe ton ee 0 doqg spfag sxoq-m- gts 25 . T watch out closeiy he is goins tO} Court Re porters write the system of | e = SOT “MN 09 | : 0 ’ ea get left in November. When it! Shor thana Draugion teaches, be. | 7U04Ud 1038 3°] sq UvaeIapIg =| % UALIT IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE FUR? N : - th, anmure & (ng | Cause they know it is THE BES - ‘! = s are z =a~ | comes to saving the covaty $7,000, FOR as E GATaA OG = — es NVA MIVdaYN 3HL i = ° get best results you must have the best of every thing BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM it amounts to a ha vtsome sum to | let, ‘‘Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which | SSaNI¥D “J sg f ances z b iss Co.ors, best machines and A. W. - Holler Plumbing Co., the tax payers. “a P!Arers sinedv } explains al, eal) on. or write INO. Ee. 5 = Dato : 1X] Y | SRAUGHON. Preside = - 3 are making. Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St the situation and vo e ecccnding | RAUGHON, President XS 9S J] és]eoq AA “for the goods WANTED—Furnished Room in|to the dictates of sw cons in A Aqeq nox uQ private family. Address by|and do not be led abeni ty the} (We also Teach by Mail Sauil WAIN MAN letter only, Frank care Mascot [politicians of either polio’ vatly | pajeigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co-' que NOX og office. ae tf OLD BSTCHII_OR. lumbia or Washington, D. ¢. Vol. 1. G ad Sp Eee en IE RT ee PEGE CR PRT IMLS ec Fh RR IT LIN ela SR PAIN STS DRY Lt Gee moe At . “e = eee wean Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, August 25, 1998. 16 Eveninc MAscor. State Libarion os ‘ Sy m SS 1 Fe a Big Rush for Mr. Boyd's Job CANDIDATES ARE HUSTLING. It is Said That There ara Over a Dozen Persons Who are Willing to Shoulder the Duties of Tax Collector and Superintendent of the Water Works—Some Are Anxious to do So. Without any warning it is said that a nice little campaign has been sprung on the public. It may be a little premature but nevertheless it is stated that not less than a dozen different public spirited citizens have already sig- nified their willingness to should- er the responsibilities of the office now so well looked after by Mr. J. E. Boyd, who is soon to succeed Mr. Williams as register of deeds for Iredell county. The position is that of tax col- lector and superintendent of the water works and with he excep- tion of electrician is the best pay- ing posiion at the disposal of the board of aldermen. Mr. Boyd’s term as register of deeds does not commence till next December and of course it is not very likely that he will resign till near that date His official term ag tax collector does not expire until the first of next May but of course he will be obliged to resign his present office before he as- sumes the duties of that to whieh he will be eleeted in November. Although it is not certain that ali of them are avowed candidates for the position, some of those whose names are being prominent- ly mentioned in connection with the place are the following: Charlton P. Moore- Lee Sheppard. E. N. Morrison. George M. Foard. W. L. Neeley. Robert Miller. James Ramsey. J. C. Morrison. ——++@ro Apples Still a Temptation. Internal revenue officials say there is more apple brandy being distilled in this state this season than in 20 years before. This is thought to be due to the large yield of apples and to the further fact that this is the last fruit distillers will poportunly goes inte operation next January. }. There are 115 apple distilleries in operation under government supervision in Wilkes alone, with great numbers in all the other western apple counties, including Surry, Stokes and oth- ers. Further east, there are plenty of them. One officer has been in John- ston county the past three weeks licensing apple distillers and hav- ing an oversight of the govern- ment’s interest. ——— i ee ‘ Bad Weather for Carnival. The weather today, almost 4 constant downfall of rain, has been entirely unsuitable for work at the carnival grounds. If it clears up tonight the vari- ous shows will be given but if the present conditions continue noth- ing will be attempted. —_—_++@>->—_—_ Sworn in as & Special. Mr. Ernest Morrison has been sworn in as a special policeman for duty during the present week. He is on duty at night and Mr. Tom Kerr has been transferred to day duty. county |, PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those ..Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. The Coneord Tribune says: ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Castor left today for Statesville, where they will visit for several weeks.’’ Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Turner of Macon, Ga., are visiting at the home of Mr. Turner’s father, Mr. J.C, Turner on Davie avenue. Mr. R. P. Allison has returned from a business trip to Atlanta. Mr. W. J. Turner of Mt. Airy is visiting at the home of his broth- er, Hon. W. D. Turner Mr. Mack Patrick of Chester, S. C., arrived here last night to visit Mr. William Miller. Mrs. Nannie Bonner has return- ed from Shelby where she was a euest at a house party. Misses Rose Shuford of Hick- ory and Bessie Hearne of Albe- marle are expected to arrive to night for a visit with Miss Mary Miller. Dr. H. C. Cowles who has been the guest of his parents, Col. and Mrs. H. C. Cowles for severai weeks has returned to New York. Miss Ethel Russell is home from Burlington where she spent two weeks with Miss Mabel Dono- van and other friends. — OO Oe Off For Charlotte. All, or least a goodly portion of the republicans hereabouts will leave tonight for Charlotte to at- tend the state convention. At the county convention held the other day it was voted to make all republicans who attend, dele- gates. The Mascot will have a repre- sentative on the scene and the do- ings of the convention will be sent to us by wire promptly as they oe- cur. EE i With the Sick. Mr. A. L. Barringer who suffer. ed a broken arm last week is doing as well as could be expected. It will be some time, however, before he is able to resume his duties as letter carrier. Mr. A. L. Fox who walked out of a second story window at his home in Bethany township last Thursday is resting much easier and despite his old age willl prob- ably recover. —_++eo———__ A New Saleslady. Knox, Poston & Co., have secur- ed the services of Mrs. J. M. Brown, an experienced saleswo- commended from Hamlet. She will be behind the counter in the dress goods and ready-to- wear department. Mrs. Brown will live with her sister, Mrs. J. H Wycoff. | —___~++2@>-———_ _ Ball Team Disbands. After a week’s existence Salis- bury’s ball team, composed largely of Carolina leaguers, has disban- ded, and its backers are in the hole to the tune of something like $200. Fate played against the team as a financial proposiion all the week. ——+eao——— Huntersville Tournament. This city is being advertised for the tournament, annual picnic and old soldiers’ reunion at Hunters- ville, on Thursday of his week. Hon. Frank I. Osborne of Char. lotte and L. C. Caldwell, Esq., of Statesville. will make addresses. —_—__—~++ar-o——— Farmers’ Union, There will be a meeting of the Tredell County Farmers’ Union at , the court house in‘this city on Sat- ‘urday, September 5th. . The meeting is a most important one and will convene at 11 a. m. 4 man who comes most highly re- }- Wanted to Buy Big Diamond. DID GET A DRAFT CASHED. Statesville Authorities Are Look- ing for H. C. Heitman Who Talked of Big Inventions and the Large Sum of Money he Possassed—One Business Man Was Caught and Probably Others. One of the visitors to ‘States- ville that has attraced more or less attention during the past few days was H. C. Heitman of Lexington. He said that he was ‘‘prospect- ing’’ with a view to locating per- manently in Statesville and those who believed the yarns he told concerning his fabulous wealth were delighted with the prospect of his becoming ‘‘one of us.”’ Recent developments, however, would seem to indicate that he is more liable to become a resident of Raleigh than Statesville. We are really sorry for Mr. Rickert, the jeweller. The fellow in question called on him in quest of a diamond, a big and perfect stone. He told the popular jew- eler that he wanted a one and a half caret, blue white stone and that he expected to get it for about $225. However, he was ‘‘as rich as mud’”’ or words to that effect and didn’t care a rap if it cost more. Now there is more or less profit in diamonds and it isn’t every-: day a fellow calls on Mr. Rickert in quest of a stone that would sell for not less than $300. Mr. Rick- ert didn’t happen to have the stone in stock and so he missed a good trade — —or possible something else. Mr, Eugene Morrison happened to have $30 in stock and accommo- datingly exchanged it for a worth- ) less draft on a Lexington bank. He had known Heitman, who for- merly traveled for the Messic Grocery Company and having read in the papers that the fellow had recently invented several valua- bles articles fell a victim to his scheme. It may be that others in the city are out good cold cash as the vis- itor was here for several days. He left last night, and said he was going to Columbus, Ohio, to sell a ‘‘joltless earriage’’ he had reeently had patented. While hereHeitman told all who would listen, of his inventions, among which were an electric light and a mail pouch. The lat- ter he said had already been gob- bled up by the government. There are many here who know the man; in fact it is said that he is well known in various parts of the state and it is expected that he will soon be located. The local authorities as hot on his trail and since Mr. Morrison discovered that his draft was worthless, the wires have been kept hot in all directions, putting the various county and state offi- cials on the lookout for him. It was stated this morning that Heitman is now wanted in several different places and if half of what is said about him is true it will be some time before he takes up anything like a permanent resi- ‘dence in this city. Heitman Arrested. Just as The oes to press ‘old, has a wife and a 11-months State Should (are for Early. MAY BRING LEPER HOME. District of Columbia Health Officer Thinks it the Duty of North Carolina to Take Charge of Man. On His Way to Washington Dined at Eating House in Char- lotte. Washington, D. C., Aug. 24—A mighty to-do is being made in Washington about the case of John Early, of Lynn, N C., who has been declared by the health authorities a leper, and it is deter- mined that he shall be sent back to North Carolina to be cared for. ‘He is a resident of North Car- olina,’’ said the health officer to- day, ‘‘and North Carolina should} take charge of him. It is not the duty of the District of Columbia to do it. He is only a visitor here and the most casual kind of visi- tor.’’ ' And yet considerable doubt is expressed here as to whether the poor stricken man will be taken back to his home, where he wants to go, unless the authorities of the state make the move. The health officers here are inclined to act hu- manely, taking the best care possi- ble of Early under the circum- stances and awaiting the answer of the letter to the North Carolina board of health. Early is a brave fellow and a manly one. He is but 35 years old boy at Lynn. He had no idea he had leprosy until he came here last week but knew something was the matter with him and came here for the purpose of trying to get the government to give him a pension. He believed he was in- jured while in the army during the Spanish war. He fully realizes his condition now, has little hope of recovery, but declares he will make a fight for it. Though self preservation requires people to shun him, he has the sympathy of the communi- ty. He is in a tent near the small- pox hospital on the edge of the river, and of course no one goes up closer than within easy-speak- ing distance of him. There is no veneral fear of the spread of the disease, although he went freely about the city for several days, eating in restaurants, shaking hands with people and in the hotel where he stopped using the towels other people used. There is no danger of taking it from being in his presence so long as one does not touch him or touch anything he has touched. Besides the dis- ease in America has never reached that horrible stage which in Ben Hur has made us shudder so. On his way to Washington Ear- ly stopped in Charlotte and ate in the restaurant at the station. ~~ Former Rector Here. Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse, for- merly rector of Trinity parish and now of Edgefield, S. C., and wife have been in the city for sev- eral days. They were accompanied by their three children and left this morning for Charlotte. RT SP, o’clock this afternoon at Cleve- land, or near there, by Deputy Sheriff Thompson, The message said that the dep- uty sheriff would start at once for word reaches this office that Heit- man was arrested at about 2 — arrive here by 4 o’clock. this city with his man and he COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good midling......... 10% Good middling.... ......... 10% MEdGIME. 5. oc 10144 Stains and Tinges........... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market was con- siderably lower. Spots closed at 9.80. Futures closed as follows: ATOMS oo wile’ peyeio eh ieee 9.40 October: 2s ee 8.56 December... ec 8.45 SABROTY oon wie oc eee 8.37 Cotton in Africa. J. Stewart McCall, director of agriculture for the British govern- ment at Zomba, Africa, has arriv- ed in New Orleans from Washing- ton. Mr. McCall is making a tour of eotton-producing states to study methods of cultivation may be of value in the conduct o fthe cotton- growing experiments that te British are making in Africa. Mr. McCall says hat a very good grade of cotton is grown in Africa, and that it is hoped to considera- bly increase the Egyptian produc- tion, but there is no chance of Africa ever being a competitor of America in cotton production. He says that the American up- land is in great demand and the supply is easily absorbed, and this grade of cotton cannot be grown in Africa. But Egypt produces a long staple cotton that is very sat- isfactory for certain purposes. By experiments an even higher grade of cotton may be grown. ED ——— When Will the Clock Stop . Mr. R. F. Henry, the jeweler, has adopted a novel method to increage his trade. This is in the shape of a most unique guessing contest. Mr, Henry has a_ clock in his window. This has been wound up and each purchaser of 25 cents worth of goods is entitled to & guess as to when it will stop. The person who guesses the ex- act time, or nearest to it, will be entitled to any $450 article in the store. ——-++eaor-e———————_—- Mrs, McNeil Dead. Mrs. E. B MeNeill, formerly Miss Matie Scales, of Statesville, died at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs, J. L. Scales, in Mon- roe last Friday. She had been in bad health for some time and had been North for treatment. Mrs. MeNeill wag reared in Statesville. Her husband, a mer- chant of Raeford, Cumberland county, and a child survive her. —_++oar-o——_—_ Bridge Gave Way. The foundation of the bridge over the branch on the Wilkesboro macadam road, just beyond Col. W.H.H. Gregory’s place, gave way yesterday. This was the result of too much water from the heavy rains of the past few days. The bridge is im- passable. oo Tuberculosis Governor Glenn has appointed Dr. R. S. Young, of Concord, and Dr. E. C. Register, of Charlotte, as delegates to the interhational congress on tuberculosis of cattle to be in session in Washington in September . ae Pp Guests of General Carlton. General and Mrs. P. C. Carlton have as guests, the general’s son, Mr. Edgar Carlton and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton reside in Yankee land, New York and ar- rived here last Friday. Minister to An Asylum. HE IS ADJUDGED INSANE. Rev. George Fitzhugh a Complete Mental and Physical Wreck and Declarss he Would Still Marry Ten Year Old Lula Fra- zier if His Family Did Not Ob- ject. (Special to The Mascot.) Baltimore, Md., Aug. 24.—Rev. George Fitzhugh, 67 years old, rec- tor of St. Barnabas’ Protestant Episcopal Church, Curtis Bay, who obtained a license to wed Lula Virginia Frazier, 10 years old, was taken yesterday Spring Grove asylum. After he was adjudged insane the physicians advised him to go to the asylum, where he might rest. At first Rev. Mr. Fitzhugh did not wish to go, but after being urged by the physicians he decided to go. His two sons, Messrs. George and Lee Fitzhugh, accompanied him. Dr Horton declares that Rev. Fitzhugh is a complete wreck phyically and mentally, and that because of his age he will be for- tunate if he recovers. <A few hours before he was taken to the asylum he told Dr Horton that he was willing to marry the child, and would marry her yet if his family did not object. The little girl seemed to be sad- der than usual, but did not seem to realize the troubles of her aged lover. She will be taken back to her home in Virginia tomorrow. Rev. G. Mosley Murray, general missionary of the diocese, held a consultation Saturday with the family. During the absence of the bishop Mr; Murray has charge of the mission churehes. No services were held at Rev. Mr. Fitzhugh’s church during the day. ++ —_ Creek Like .a River. The Salisbury Post says: Mr. J. X. Rouche, who went to Statesville yesterday morning and returned today at noon, says Second Creek was a raging stream when the Western train passed it today. I, resembles the Yadkin river, Mr. Rouche declares, and is near the railroad tracks. —_—_——_++@>-e—_—_—_ Statesville, R. F. D. No. 3. Rev. Mr. Henry Hefner of Texas, ig visiting relatives and friends in North Carolina. He will spend some time here before returning to his home. Mrs. J. W. Nash of near Eufo- la who has been sick with fever is able to out again. Mrs. M. F. Nash is confined to her bed. Also Messrs. J. D. and G. W. Nash. Mrs. S. & Weston of Loray visited her sister, Mrs. R. F. Bost last week. . VIOLET. — Oo Mr. Overman to Speak. State Chairman Eller has made two appointments fer Senator Overman, who sepaks at Wilkes- boro on the 29th, and Dobson, Surry county, on the 12th of Sep- tember. Senator Overman will be on the stump much of the time during September and October. The campaign will be opened very shortly. is ———_§<@nrr—— Received Much Attention. Mrs. Sudie"Turner returned yes- terday from a visit with Miss Grace Woodward at Morganton. Last Friday night Miss Wood- ward entertained in her honor. morning to * aaa NS ae. HE EVENING MASCOT | DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 10S Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 2 Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - ” Entered at the Postofiice in Statesville W. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. wie NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. trict. He could hardly have done|be allowed to do will be to ratify 107 East Broad Street. 2 i i i . ; a ae INCORPOKA STATE. more if he had received the presi~| what the Fedaral Bosses have de- For Governor: dential nomination. — termined upon. | RESTAURANT CAPITAL 25.000 i j Y E 66 j ° ~ W. W. KITCHIN. According to Seeretary Wilson’s Whether the. Republican nom- We are prepared to : OFFICERS: Wor Lieutenant Governor. WwW. C. NEWLAND. for Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. er man and fall into the Hands of the Johnny Jones carnival crowd? the danger of a frost seems to be How’d you like to be t.ne weath- ——_<+@r eo" Warmer weather is promised, and so for the present at least, averted. sisi —_———_+<+@r-e———— ing a green apple from a neigh- bor’s yard, won’t be sent to the penitentiary for life. af Uncle Joseph Cannon will make a speaking tour of the country in September, talking, if possible, in every doubtful congressional dis- estimate the corn crop this year will be worth $1,700,000; the wheat crop, $6,000,000; the oat and hay crop, $1,000,000,000, and that all the crops will be worth at We do hope that 4-year-old bony arrested in Philadelphia for taK-/ ticket which is already doomed FEDEP Atl, PIE EATERS. Here is the way the Raleigh News a .d Observer sizes up the situatio’ » a+ Charlotte this week. “Op. Wednesday of this week the ¥.ederal Pie-Eaters and their han‘ gers-on will assemble in Char- lot’ te to hold what is termed the P epublican State convention. The purpose is to put out.a-state to defeat, as it is also already de- itermined upon. The Federal of- fiee holders and the still house powers have selected the nominees, and if there are any who go to Charlotte to this convention think- ing they go to select a ticket they are very foolish. All that they will inee is to be J. Elwood Cox, with his leg ready to be pulled; Dr. Cy Thompson, of the Butler-Russell maladorous regime, or Prof. Britt, of the mountains, is yet to be made AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My | new eight columa Fune Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt attention. -Best ofser- vice. Terms. reasonable. . When | .. line [ in need of anything in m phone 71 through the wee and D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given phone}. orders. Funeral Director, Board as can be.had in the city. G. C. Critcher| furnish-as- good table}. 1 4 ye kiran ty i > we oe ey “= eS Sr ¥ wi 7 a ~ e a 4 ¢ i -L, T. STIMP 56 Directors: BL M PL D DE D E D E ES | SON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’; F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Financial Integrity nthe Merchants & Farmers Bank assures you aksolute protection for all funds de. itea in its care. Sir-eous attention to the needs “ of our-depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve. ry facility demarded by commercial usages is placed ‘atthe disposal of all who will avail themselves of-onr services.: MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK’ OF STATESVILLE Court. For State Treasurer: least $8,000,000,000. With such a} manifest, but the Federal Bosses AT 1, Stimpson,.J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei, ¥ RB, LACY. yield, how can we fail to have an} have already picked heir man. |}. J. A. Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholsoa, [.. k B. F. DIXON. a the others and the crowd will then PERK MONTH TODO OON OOOO GS 0OHGOOHOOOo— For Attorney General: T, W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. RB. YOUNG. The Commoner says: ‘“‘Won’t somebody give thirty cents to the Bryan camapign?”’ sneers the New York _ Tribune. Several have already done so. Up to date, however, no one has been asked to raise a ‘‘hurry.up’’ fund of $240,000 from the Wall Street interests, and Mr.. Harriman has not been requested to come in by disperse. It will be the same old gathering of Federal ‘pie-eaters, moss-backs and disgruntled, and in November the Democracy will onee again bury with their ballots the nominees of that party which North Carolinians know seeks hon- or only for graft, a party whose success would mean the setting Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & MeFARLAND | 3™ 538 CENTER STREET WOOD FIBRE PLASTER OLING FAST back for fifty years of the progress | _ SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank way of the back door. and prosperity of the state.”’ 1ST. Strength-Finan cial Strength “SECOND TO NONRB’’ For Labor Commissioner: ati > : s M, L, SHIPMAN. THE REAL CONDITIONS. oe EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS 2ND. By one with ance the Electors ai Large. hens —e rts PRONOUNCE EF °>:CEE> BEST ne ank is Managed. J. W. BAILEY. Of the relation existing between ‘ | PLASTER O89 ‘S88 MARKET, *3RD. The courtesy and spirit of WALTER MURPHY. the whites and blacks of the south, , The pee of iTHE BEST I ALWAYS CHE of accomodation displayed — municipal council of Rome | oR APEST,: ASK FOR PRICE? |B Ba Hic Oficcrs.and: Exm- CONGRESSIONAL che Won bese: has voted this summer—67 to 3—| ann BOOKLET, If WILL PAY| | y c : ‘While the North and West} to do away with all religious in- YOU. ; ployees. : Reni hemes: may talk about the South's treat-| struction in the primary schools. 5 4TH. The banking experience of RD N. HAC! mention ie metre tet o _ Statesville Plaster & Cement): § Officers. fact that the south contains three- RICHARD N. HACKETT. fourths of all the negroes in Amer. Comparison of prices shows that living expenses in New York city STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Prompily COUNTY. COMPANY, Statesville, N.c.| § ire .|are 12 per cent more than they H dl UY Busi For Senator: ‘Here they ate happy = con-| were three years ago. WHEN A CUSTOMER anaiea our Business ZEB V. LONG. eee on De ee ee 3 : To Those. Desiring the Embodi- For Representatives: eres yar e Berlin is to have a $4,000,000 | Finds my Goods exceed his ex-| § ment. of These Feat ee their friend as long as they sta. : S ; eatures are N. D. TOMLIN. eir f g& 3 y Y {opera house, the best seats in pectations in quality or length |. § Offered, The Service of THE Zz V. TURLINGTON in their places and benave them-| which eost only 87% cents and the peccenice: | 5 Se selves. h 12% ts cone Instruction: |*°,, : : cheapest cents. 2 cs ee nr Some of he best ties of friend-| The well-to-do own several, and THE RECOLECTION ii... + | B ANK For County Surveyor: a tl cf aig ee ane oe remains long after the pric zm R. F. RIVES. planters of the south and their) Capt. William Howe Church of is forgotten. oe i CO tenants, many of whom have lived Bristol, 98 years old, and Albert | Things done_by halves are neyer OF : STATESVILLE P. C. CARLTON. on the same farm since the days} #. Kenyon of Providence, 75 years done right For Sheriff: of slavery, preferring not to] o1q are two Rhode Island men REPAIR WORK | leave.’’ : JAMES M. DEATON. whose fathers fought im the revo-| __ For Register of Deeds: lutionary war. Given Special attention. Rear CA PITAL $1 00.000 = ; DAILY PAPER SUSPENDS. of Loan and -Trust Co. 3 32 ° > 2 95 @ 56 2 O5 9 0 O 5 62 0 0 8 2 8 0 8 6 £7 0 OO SCO le : ; Z J Pt s he ht ta l be t ti k ta t ta t ” oh te a A eo , SP A S SP S PS TR M S T AH SO ah a h et se h ek Se SR E ke eI S S N . et e ee n 28 JAMES E. BOYD. — For Treasurer: Sa In no other country do insects W. REESE SLOAN. cause so heavy a loss as in the W For County Commissioners: United States. C. L. Marlatt of ° Phone No. 55. 02080808Na0e> Se eae ie hn Oe na a Se eS he OO On Bhd Bd Pes Oe Ba GROSS USUSOSUECO COUNTS USOUNOSUS OOO E. MU NDY'| suewsescecscccssccesoocces The Evening Tribune which has done more to boom Concord, push along its best interests and attract N. B. MILLS. : the department of agriculture es- PLUMBER. @ 6: H. C. SUMMERS the attention of the world to that timated some time ago that $700,- se ] es : A GO J DM A N 6 RF GAITHER - eae es suspended pub-| 990,000 is lost annually from in- Southern Railwa C0 " : % D. E. TURNER. oo sect pests. J UU, SS J. W. HAGER. The town has lost the best pro- PEEPLE moter it has ever had, ever could have. It was a bright and newsy sheet and a credit. to its home town, its county and the state. It will be missed form our exchange table. It is the same old story. The For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. OE ——— Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 25.— Every year New York oty lireat Highway Of Trade ; ings enough to accommodate «(ADO — Travel. Through) small city, or a population of 50,- The Southern States. 000. In the last 10 years there Through Pullman Sleeping have been torn down enough buildings to house 500,000 per-} Cars on eels trains. between |- Don't forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going po h © and Wednesday. 4 <b Rox Notii@ascban ate tonic ak ee ee sons. principal ‘Cities and: Resorts of : g wea t r = reds e sou vee O/ . way 0. ny CcCus- joyed a thrifty circulation. The High Class Dining Cars. Every Spaniard owns a stick. It is very clear that Hobson’s choice is war. ee EE ie eee Insatiate Peary, will not one business men, however, did not ap- preciate it, did not realize what it was doing for he own and what it could do for their indi- {vidual business interests. ‘* gilded youth’’ often has a collec- tion of them. The Spaniards have a craze for sword canes and dag- ger canes, and they make these Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. ___ “The Land of the Sky” “The} Sapphire Country” in scenic west| ern NorthCarolina,beautiful- at} ‘tomers. This contest will close November |. Nort Sout East Wes 5 ee - . with remarkable skill. The blades East Saran ne. The paper was launched exactly | o¢ the finest specimens come from ee of the highest}: | See me! See them { West There’ s x as any other business enterprize 3s, | famong smiths in Toledo and other] For detailed information apnict Kast here’s no such thing as “‘Too] for the purpose, presumably of to nearest Ticket Pply. y South Agent, or Spanish cities and are forged from R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. = the finest steel. Nort Much Johnson for Minnesota. making’ money andit could not Some are Damas- West 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 8 @® @ @ SS © BS OS 3 0 O S S S A E QG O E 2 0 L. A. Goldman. is always when he isn’t hungry. | time atleast. SSO... _ live without the financial support soe oe Charlotie,N.C es : : cened and others are inlaid with aoe Trai ok a ee a = 1 red for rain, and got a reign 0 onday’s issue was the an VU. ry ) i terror. im an editorial announcement the) . : gee loe, G.P.A. wseece: ee0e009000" D O TT ee eee management says: 500 pair of ngton, D.C. =| araraseranss ebaterseaactetargncececececejejejecenecejejece x seeeeee, Occasionally you see aman who} ‘This issue of The Evening | 1,4CE CURT ‘AINS 75e up $3.50.1E 1.3 | ) = NE would rather work than eat, but it} Tribune is the last one, for some New Hall curtains received 32.0U SS ‘B3 ‘By . A =e A ee On For, following the pair to $12.00. ——+<+@>oe——_———"_ usual custom. -of manufacturers, | CHESTER BROS. BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. Wireless telephone service be-| and printing papers is a manufae-| = ese 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. : : tween New Yerk and Paris will be | turing business, we cut off and re- FURNISHING CO. For Groceries, Fresh Meats} - ; OF COU RSE IT’S a great convenience to the femi-| duce to get down on a level with ——_ oro — q ete. Just Received a Fresh |: 9 nine 400 in ordering hats. the demands for our advertising ‘Rugs, all our fall stock now in. Eluyler's Ore space. See’our 9x12 = t of Swifts Premium|/ , : Since Admiral Cevera has gone| ‘This step is not taken because} AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL |! ams. * SHE WAN : > i to picking out presidents for us he | we desired it, but because our bet-| $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110.) # _ WANTS. ALWAYS FRESH S might answer the question, ‘‘was|ter judgment indicated it the only STATESVILLE HOUSE Successors to P, A. Jones. ‘ WwW F one.”’ ’ 3 + fe bannkdr & ste b ee + it Sampson, or was it Schley? FURNISHING CO. St. Charles Hotel Building Romo gCe fers SAGAR C= SoRCeo Soe. 0808080808080808080 08080808 08080808 082982 80F 6S0US0S0S0SCSOSCOC ROSCOE ia sh as th a Ai Be hia Sy ou a na erg Mn a nmetigeroustin i a tomy ol ess i i ate ig i . . a mi inthe OT ate Da es ntaon ian a ti ge A Sage ae Su Bm aS) = ik . pion Piagirl > es a alld 9 Te Oe ET RR nt ua a @eeecceceovescoecessosoore 2 % & Ce e ah = z eo n , CALL IN AN DSEE US. —_— iMascet Boys Have Their Latch- string Out for The Week Anx- — The Only Big Circus is Visit We want you to let \S 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 8 0 8 6 6 0 8 00 8 0 0 0 7 a 8 ga 3 er e e t t s oo your +. } + 7 ; Wants be known. These right, reezy, usiness racers are INEXPENSIVE and are sure to bring aS oS Secs 1 time 3 times 6times - 25 times - - 5 cents” a line 4cents a line 54 cents a line 5cents aline PP B S P I P A C L E E S E PL I C E C E PE I E C E BZ a) mn A A nm A\ ry a AV mn nr A\ nN a) m av m AV m m mM ft € x “SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price” Public schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first mail or express prepaid. All kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C. 4d &wif BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- en bright boys who are willing to get out and hustle ure wa nt ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. zood Apply Be YS Can earn money dome this work. at the office. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September oth one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. diw w2w LADY’S GOLD WATCH LOST at Harmony Saturday, August 15, Elgin movement with black ribbon fob attached. Adrresss Turnersburg d&w 2t Flossie Henderson. N. € : WANTED— ATenant on Farm 3 from Statesville. Must vive good references. plaee for right man. Apply to C. P= Crawford, Lienster & Crawford stables. aug18 4t BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- willing oO get out an re want- ea to sell The Eveni =o Mascot Boys ean earn good Apply miles en bright boys who are ul hustl b this week. money doing this work. at the office. Bryan and Taft Both to Speak 2 Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North |No.16 $:10| 11:15] 10:30 Saath No.23} 10 :10) 10:30} 9:50 East {No.36} 10:28] 10:28} 9:50 West |No.11] 11:10} 11:10 10:30 Se Trains. East [No.22| 12:20] 12:20} West j|No. : 3 :45| East jNo 12| Ts 255} South [No.15| 21 North |No.24| 8: West |No.35| 10:2 9) 10 :22| Trains No. 22 and 21 dw» avi carry mail. 200 Do You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phone to N. W. Fox’s Bicycle Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plamber. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St FE CE E CE BP I C E E 33 4 VV Z E E E DI I E R E ER E BI I E lest them. ARRIV Good z ious to Greet Their ‘‘Cousins”’ From the Country—Will Also Accept Money Due on Subscrip- tions. To Our Readers. Hundreds of our readers from the surrounding towns wil! visit Statesville this week. Our latch string is always out. Come in and see us. Some of you owe us money. Printers, ed- itors and publishers, like every body else, need money and The *fascot needs that which is due it tor subscriptions. Come in and get square on our books. We also have got a business proposition we desire to discuss with you. To Our Correspondents. We have something we desire to say personally to each of our coun- ty correspondents that will inter- From now on we are going to make a specialty of .county and country news and we desire to ect acquainted with you and talk it over. in every township and settlement within 50 miles of Statesville and if you are not now sending us the news of your locality we desire to make arrangements with you to do so. To Everybody. Come in and see us. We desire to grasp you by the hand and tell you how you ean secure 42 valua- ble, handsome and _ useful house- hold articles) ABSOLUTELY FREE, without costing you a single penny. This is something that will in- terest man, woman and child and which cannot fail to be of special interest to the young ladies. WON’T YOU PLEASE CALL IN. AND SEE US THE FIRST THING YOU DO AFTER YOU E IN STATESVLLE., Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of crouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two -- ; things alone. :-: t-:. .c-: b PARM LANDS|4 57 acres, seven miles from Statesville, one mile from New Sa- lem Church, 30 acres in cultiva- tion, 200 fruit trees, small dwell- ing and out-buildings. 140 aeres two miles from Mt. Mourne, seventy-five acres in cul- tivation. Land level and produc- tive, four room house and good out-buildings. . For prices and terms call on or write, ERNEST CG. GAITHER. {nsurance, Stocks. Rea. Estate, Phone No. 23. THE NORTH CAROLINA College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton Manufacturing, Dyeing and In- dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Scholarships... Examinaticns for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address » THE PRESIDENT, We want a correspondent ' No matter whether you want to buy goods ornot. Our Clean-Up Prices will continue every day this week, lest you forget, we will call your attention agais biggest values. tO sGme of our EXTRA SPECIALS FOR *; Rubber whistling Balloons each Air Blloons, expands 8 inches, ali colors, each Megaphones, a whole lot of them for 10 and Confetti, put up in nice pack Bryan and Tait watch fobs 2000 comic post cards, the v ery kind to seud your friend during Firemans week UMBRELLA SPECIAL Regular $1.25 Umbrella, the kind that will wear, natural wood handles, price next week All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd All Colored Lawns, former prices 84, 10, 12% and 15 cents, our clean up price is ouly LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair EMBROIDERY Fine lot of Emdroidery, + to 9 inches wide; made on good quality of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents a yard; clean up price. . TRADE AT LAWRENGES EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. iT WiLL PAY YOU ° LAWRENCE BROS. CO. $ Escerssscsssscererseceoes RihiEnsS WEEK 98 9 0 9 0 0 9 8 0 8 0 7 00 0 0 0 0 0 ve e r ee n r e r re 89 6 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 66 0 0 S 90 6 0 6 9 6 ' NO MATTEE WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME vO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25 PER MONTH J-.5] Osi = PROPRIETOR co a0 ) 2 . ss a t e s e s s e e n a s e t s e e s e ® . * SSS VISITING LIST for our wagon to call and you'll always have clean, & ‘white and perfectly laundered lizens. “THE LAUN- DRY THAT ee in this part of fe onaeey, 1s the a ete re ee NR e : m Statesville Steam . C. Harwell, aoe a. gO... a. Ssceee DEIR VED ILIZ ILLIA GEY AN AWFUL CALAMITY To be Caught Without a Pair of Rubber Overshoes This Wet Weather. - = a We’ve just what you are looking for in WET WEATHER FOOTWEAR and our prices are so reasonable that it will be far better and easier oe R = ices it will to pay doctor bills. eg aes 4). B. MILLER, the sino Man. & en hci cue ace SEE a n ht e Bw x en tS WE E WE E WS Be VR DR DR WR DR DR i WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH | some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. ‘Need not be an expert. , Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all grades of hand made brooms We make a speciaityo. first class wood ready for the stov and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. FOR SALE—House and lot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, _ West Raleigh, N. ©. Statesville. N, C. aug 20 | Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. 5 ; MOP OF OBOROSOC080800O8 Cece: 8 Benes e eo eee oe eee esses eee cet b Oe Soe Te To Le SO Te CeCe Te oN e. DoeveseTe Tele GOO NCO Se Ce TNR ea: J _ This Section This Year. —=, e ee OW 2 BR? Biggest Best, Grandest Show 0 on n Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management e | Kequiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. John Robinson's Ten Big Shows in One, Expense Daily $3,500.00. $10,000.00 in New Features. = S COMBINED MENAGERIES: THE ACT THEYRE — TALKING ABOUTEE ah ta 4 Big Circuses! 4 Big: Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Cireus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12% Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Acts.9ane Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers. @e-eaees 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of : {High Wire and Sensational Acts. 3.-----ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500-Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,{Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLEBTEH WiLD wHst kivery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery _ riity Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex- UL S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, he Great Kiser Aerial] Troupe, Troupe of 10 J apanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 20 Male and Female Ridez= 300 pee ee 2 Nimble Acrobats and Talented Aerialiste, the Pick of All Afg“ic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 Cableav W uDS, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Bx-U.8. Soldiers. ia Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’ 8 musi. cal program before each performance. (Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at 1 and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. CRAFTY TOM BYRNES. | How He Kept an Unseen Eye om &| Newspaper Reporter. When Thomas Byrnes was the celebrated police inspector of the New York detective force he occu pied a queer suit of rooms m one corner of the old marble police headquarters in Mulberry street. It was always a place of mystery. The inspector ‘sat at a flat table at one end of the room. It was frequently covered with papers. On the walls, in glass cases, were odds and ends of eriminology—bits of rope that had hanged notorious murderers, plack caps, revolvers that had fig- ured in infamous cases and other depressing objects. ‘, One day the inspector left a new reporter at his table and went into another room. He was gone half an hour. When he came back the reporter said: “Inspector, did you have me watched while you were gone?” “No. Why?” “There are some pretty interest- ing papers on your desk, aren't there ?” “Nothing of any great value. Why do you ask?” “What was to prevent my read- ing some of those letters and get- ting a mighty good story for my paper ?” asked the reporter. ‘Two reasons,” answered the in- _ gpector. “In the first place, I never leave a scrap of paper on my desk that the whole world is not wel- come to read; secondly, you could not have touched a sheet without my knowing it. Look at that pen- holder,” pointing to ea cheap affair laid carelessly-across a bundle of papers. “Notice the direction m which it points. One end points at that doorknob and the other at that black cap. Now, you never would have noticed that, but I did before leaving the room, and if you had touched a single paper you would have displaced that penholder, and I would have known it.” it Gerved a Purpose. At the top of the stairway in the Grigson dwelling there was 8 board that emitted a loud creak whenever anybody stepped on it. Mr. Grig- sch was always intending te “have the thing fixed,” but never did it, and by common consent the mem- bers of the family usually stepped over it, particularly when the head of the family had gone to bed. One night, very late, just as Mr. Grigson was dropping of to ee somebody sores on that and it gave forth its customary loud protest. : “There you go again!” he angrily called out. ‘ s you this e, John! Pretty time of night for you to be getting to bed!” John, the eldest son, made no re- sponse, but instead there was e rush and a jump down the stairs that brought the whole household into the hall just in time to hear the front door slam. A hurried inves- tigation disclosed a be valuables which a freightened burglar had left. The board still squeaks.—Youth’s Companion. Wanted Her Fish. He had an air of benevolence and rosperity and was very nicely Seed. and, moreover, he had taken a first clasa ticket. But he was an old gentleman, and he had taken longer to reach the station than he expected. The train was on the move, so he jumped into the nearest carriage, a third. Down he sat beside a little girl, and presently he observed that she was glancing uncomfortably at him and looking uneasy, and it dawned upon him that he was sitting on her gene aes ere,” he said, pulling the pe- r from under him end handing it her. “I’m os The little girl did not look quite satisfied, but she said nothing till, half en hour later, the train drew up at her station. “Please, sir,’ she then inquired meekly, “may I have my fried fish? It came out of the paper, and you are sitting on it.”—-London Mai Assorting the Bunch. _ “It’s a great help to be able to size up the men you come in contact with,” said a business man to his son, “but it’s more important still that you should first know yourself. For instance, a noisy bunch tacked out of their club late one night and = the street. They stopped in front of an imposing residence. After considerable discussion one of them advanced and pounded on the door. A woman stuck her head out of-e second story window and demanded, none too sweetly, ‘What do you want? ‘Ish this the residence of Mr. Shmith” inquired the man on the steps, with an elaborate bow. ‘Tt is. t do you want? ‘Ish it possible I have the honor shpeakin’ to Misshus Shmith? ‘Yes. What do youwant ” Dear MisshusShmith! Good Misshus Shmith! Will you— hic—come down an’ pick out Me. _Shmith? The resh of us want to go home.’ ” A’ 3ig Gun is Coming. Salisb ary is to have the distine- tion of ’oeing the first North Caro- lina city visited by a candidate on one of the national tickets. There comes to that city on Wednesday of next week, the 26th inst. the Hon. Aaron S. Watchin. of Ohio, the nominee of the prohibition party for vice president He speaks in the court house immediately after the ad- journment of superior court for the noon recess, which will bei # about 1 o’clock, and will probably 08 9 0 2 H O G 0 G O 0 0 0 € THE GEM & ©0000000000000000000000008 FOR THIS WEEK PROFESSOR GRUBBER OF MARION THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Spring Gardening,” ‘“ihe Crusader’s Return” And Others. 06 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 THEATRE OOF OOS3 OSUSECCOO0999OOC9E SCHOOL DIRECTORY. “VACATION IS OVER ~ And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW a number of advantages to those enrolling = this ES of the year, besides you will have complet. “" READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, when busiuess begins to rally i he election. INTERNATIONA BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. J. M. RESSLER. President. hold forth until the hour for re- eonvening. Chafin Coming Also. The Salisbury Post says: The prohibitionists are looking forwrad to two big events in Sal- isbury during the campaign. Sat- | ™ost everything for vice president, would speak Ifon. Eugene W. Chafin, too, is to AUCTION SALE Baptist University for Women We will close out our remnant of goods consisting of a little of unday's Post annomeed thet Hon) At A riction, Beginning Tues- = — day, the 25th. Mr. T. P. Johnson announces to-| There will be two auctions daily day that the presidential candidate | yom 10 to 12 A. M. and 3 to 5 P. M. Don’t miss this sale. WILHELM BROS., at The Big Store. throughout the week as follows. W. R. HILL, Principal. Located in the Center of Ral ei zh, Five Distinct Schools. 1. School of Arts and Science s, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English , Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- a School of Music, with thr ee professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and inculding Oi Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor come. Mr. Chafin’s date has not Bryan had been afflicted for sever- al months and her death was ex-| #. pected. She was 45 years of age Ne w 127 W. Broad St. ~~ De SS a OO OT OO IO I te e - r e - e yet been made, but he will proba- MEERECSEEL ESTEE bly be here some time in October. BY THE ID OF SANITARY PLU MBI NG Ah = “4° Xr w there is no reason why your Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. ws kitchen ee Sa be neRs us a —* as izmaculately clean asthe *- Ov . —— must sell. Come vs E ee Reece oe w and see line. a, danger of disease germs, ver- STATESVILLE HOUSE Wy are or coe oes is abso- WP IRN NI sais utely eradicated, because it gy FURNISHING CO. Ww can easily be cleaned and Ah er “ew : kept so. If yor are building A | Wife of Missionary Dies in China. |<< > ie ————— gs a new house or repairing an AR siapp, Sash ANON a d one, get into communi- gs Durham, Aug, 24—A telegram wv em ee Vera! A ie ne AR 2 ents = > ert Ws cation with A. W. Holler& W has been received by Capt. J. F. ’ Co., the most scientific sani- #—R Freeland, chief of police. telling of | - = tary plumbers. They can «< ae = Gi ary EE Bao ws : give you the latest ideas and yy the death in China © 1s daughter, Wy = = = valuable information regard- Wy Mrs. Lula Bryan, wife of Dr. R. T. NY Y= sSEratony, MEE ing cost, etc., and do the wi iBryan. a well-known missionary = WO 2b Tectss23% “B niikecce atisiy € m of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Ws A. W. HOLLER PLU M BING COMPANY Mm -» Phone No. 61. A = Ve and has four children, three in China and one in Mississippi, where she is being edueated. She left in addition to her husband : and four children, father. four =} - ap $e ¢ half brothers and four half sisters. | Mrs. Bryan went to China in 1884, immediately after her marriage to Rev. Mr. Bryan, and has paid two 1 5 ply tarred roofing. visits to this county since then. —__~<~+@>-e—_—_——_ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——— + lina EVANS PESSESESSESESESESP EGS He et erty YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. FP Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks. American ieldfence, Ellwocd poulury and rabbit fence. $ p ia x No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. ¢- <e ce gf + ob P P Painted ‘‘V’’ crimped roofing Galvanized = o The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- BS sortment building materials to be found in western North Saro- +P NHARDWARE COMPANY. PEPPER EP PEPE PD PEREPEDH Faith, Aug. 24—The granite boom ever known here. Orders are coming in every day and they are so numerous that some of them are taken subject to delay. —_~+-<+>-—__ We have bargains in Brass Beds, « CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_~++ >_< Mattress as a Savings Bank. at Belmont missed her pocket book} gy Sunday in which there was $169. Prescriptionists. her bed. A colored boy working about the hotel was arrested and Posr OD= the next day the purse was found 0 S | T | 0 N on the back porch. aa . Draughon gives contracts, backed rived and now ready to deliver. by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 Call at once. capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- 09 DNIHSINYDA cure positions under reasonable con- STATESVILLE HOUSE ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPING Bssusion's com itors, by no CONCRETE SIDEWALKS | 2:22Ptizg__bis_provosition, concede — ee more Bookkeeping om : in months than they do in =! can do your work _ right} six. Draughon can convince YOU. as I have had 21 years of SHORTHAND 75 per cent. of p theUnited States experience. Court Reporters write the system of = make a specialty of con| Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- . cause they know it is THE BEST. crete sidewalks and put FOR FREE CATALOG and book- et. “Why rn Telegraphy?’’ which dowu the kind that stays. Ir you unt concrete —————_~++a>-——_ See our hme of Carpets just ar- explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President work of any kind done let! ppacrspt eae teeeeee me give you a bid. (We also Teach by Mail) : y Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- OSCAR CARLSON, lumbia or Washington, D. C. Cards (name only) in neat bo | Oraer—no stamps. Send 6te st regnercting is desired business at Faith is on the biggest Onae HOROROROROROHO HORORO a FULORB EVERYBODY WE WELCOME YOU e STORE OF QUALITY Mrs. Lowe, who runs the hotel 2 STATESVILLE DRUG CO. Phone No. 80. The purse was in the mattress of BEORCHOCHEOCHOHOROHECOHEOCROOHO ‘Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana_return- ed:promptiy. CLUB RATES ~_ $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB Designing Engraving Printing Publishing | Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing \ VISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery Business, Social and Wedding. Write 'R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty-Second St., New York, U-S-A. Special—For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fine Calling -O. Money V. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste. nography, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture ir charge of a directo and two assistants. - : Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tie service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formation, address R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. “Southern (fonservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, Violinists, in all degrees. SSuperior advant- ages at smal|[ cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. Is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College iu Va., (second in in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘‘Itis the leading Busi- ness College South of the Potomac River.”’ “When I reached Richmozd, | inquired of several business men for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeepiag, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to.well educated young men, especially to teachers- - Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. ——— OAZZ EE De 2a Cea tT - Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. Ist. Bes preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J. A. & M. H. HO LT. Oak Ridge N. C. — AMERICAN COITON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousem?. Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others, young or old, who are unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot ton. Thirty day scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks ¢0T respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Biz demand for cotton graders 2nd cot ton buyers. Session opens SePt- Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at ouce for further particulars. 1A Show Down In a sharpcontest nothing but “ ity”’ quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery a= the “WORLDS BEST” Black are the goods of ‘Quality. Alter ali has been eaid, all your pursuasiv +t is Still a fact that e e argument exhausted, ! “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of everythi 1S ry thing best yarn, best colors, best machines and best help, with such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. We have all of th ealer for the goods of quality.” e above. Ask yourd nt THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. ROP ORS ROBO OR BORA HERO Bell Phone 350 a the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest = A - ~ “THE EVENING MA Vol. 1. PL ae rae. “ R, 30 Ss ao Pee ee ae eS eRe ee > Statesville, N. C., Wednesday Evening, August 26, 1908. No. 294 Republicans Are at Sea. NO GOVERNOR IN SIGHT. They Cannot Decide Upon the Right Man for the Place—Try- ing to Pick a Winner—The Tentative Platform Dodges Liquor Issue—Some Interesting Planks. (Special to The Mascot.) Charlotte, Aug. 25.—On the eve of the convention North Carolina republicans seem no nearer settle- ment upon a man to head their ticket than they were months ago, though wiseacres freely predict that former Congressman Linney, of Alexander county, will be the gubernatorial nominee. A tenta- tive platform was adopted tonight by a special platform committee, but this will not be given out in advance. It is understood that the prohi- bition question will precipitate the only fight in the convention. An ineessant downpour of rain, interrupting rain schedules, promises to interfere seriously with the attendance on the con- vention, which will be ealled to order tomorrow a¢ noon. Today’s Session. The convention was called to order in the auditorium today at noon and elected Mr. A. H. Price of Salisbury, chairman. The heavy rains have prevented the attendance of hundreds who would otherwise have been here. No important business had been transacted up to 4 p. m. —_——_—+<+ >» —____ i AN OLD RETAILER. Is Before Mayor Grier and is Held for therSuperior Court—Eugene Weaver Lost His Money in Her ’ House—Tom Harris Was Dis- charged. Fannie Jones colored, was in Mayor Grier’s court this morning charged with retailing. Fannie is an ‘‘‘old timer’’ in all that the word implies. She is some 55 or more years of age and has also been in court and jail on many occasions and gen-| erally on the same charge, retail- ing. Last night Eugene Weaver slept at her home and when he awoke this morning it was to find that his knife, his money and some jewelry was missing. He came to the Mayor’s office to tall his woes and while he was re- citing his story, he inadvertantly let slip the remark that he become “‘tieht’’ on booze purchased of Fannie. She was arrested at once by Officer Tom Kerr and was held in $100 for the higher court. Tom Harris, a Salisbury negro, ‘who was at first believed to have been a partner of the Jones wo- man was dismissed as there was not much evidence against him. —_—_—_++2-o——— An Extra Fine. Band. Vitueci’s Italian band which is here with the Johnny J. Jones’ shows gave a delightful concert last night on the Iredell Hotel baleony. The band played from 8:30 to 9:45 p.m., and its program of rare classical music was much en- joyed by a good sized crowd that gathered. The band comes up to all the promises that have been made for it. oe n- $4 >- Miss Frances Goodson of Con- eord is visiting friends here. SIX CENT COTTON. President Gibson of The Iredell County Farmers’ Union Sounds a Warning Note and Callsa Meeting to be Held in This City at the Court House. The Iredell County Farmers’ Union is called to meet in States- ville, Saturday, September 5th at 11 o’clock a. m. It is hoped that every loeal will send delegates and all the local agents, with the executive com- mittee, are requested to be present, as the business demands their im- mediate attention. Let each member of the Union in Iredell county come to this meeting and co-operate in the business that will come up for discussion, which will be of momentous interest to the farmers. Brother farmers let me appeal to you and business men as well, ““Just now when the word is com- ing down the line that our cotton will be bought this fall at 6 and 8 cents’’ to put forth our best ef- forts to stay any such a calamity as that would be to our beloved South. We all remember too well the awful distress that was over our land when it @id sell at the above prices. My beloved friends ean you picture in your minds the awful scene that would necessarily eome from any such prices. When we consider the fact that our farm hands, mules, labor, meat, corn and every factor that enter into making up the eash of producing the cotton is now more than double what it was at that time. So it will not take a Solomon to tell the results of such prices and we know there is a force at work that would rob the south of the last cent if they could. Now my friends, we call for time and for action, that our homes and those that are dear to us, and all this southland that is so dear to us all, will be spaired from such a con- dition that six and eight cent cot- ton would bring to us all. Again we appeal to the manhood of our county to help us. Be it under- stood that this organization is not anagonizing any legitimate busi- ness. W. B. GIBSON, President Iredell Co. F. U. Loray, N. C., Aug. 24, 1908. —_—_~*+@>- >: South Statesville Notes. Rev. H. H. Robbins has been as- sisting in a protracted meeting at Snow Creek the past week. A little girl of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fry is right sick with a throat trouble. : SEB. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lindley is also sick with a throat trouble. Mr. S. A. Plyler is slowly recov- ering from an attack of fever. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Ayers have gone to Harmony to visit Mr. Jule White. They expect to be gone a week or ten days. Mrs. Clay Feimster and three ehildren are Visiting relatives and friends in the Clarksbury section. —_——_~++@>-————_ Some Sayings of Lincoln I think God must love common people because he made so many of them. aie 3 Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a dif- ference of purpose between the Almighty and them. Trusting in Him who can go with me and remain with you and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hepe that. all will yet be well. The occasion is piled high with difficulties, and we must rise with the oceasion. We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of earth. —_—_—_—_~<+@>-e—_——_ Miss Arleene Gilmer returned from Catawba Springs yesterday. Hleitman Was Held for Court. BROUGHT HERE YESTERDAY He Pays Mr. Eugene Morrison His Thirty Dollars Back and Also Settles Another Little Ac- count—Deputy Sheriff Took Him to Lexington Where He Said He Could Give Bond. Mr, H. C, Heitman who was ar- rested at Cleveland yesterday on a warrant charging ‘‘obtaining money under false pretenses’’ was brought to this city at 3:45 p. m. by Deputy Sheriff Thompson who captured the fugitive. He was immediately taken be- fore Judge Sloan for trial. Mr. Eugenn Morrison who had eashed a worthless draft for $30 was present and was also repre- sented by Mayor Harry P. Grier. The prisoner waived eXamina- tion. Mr. Morrison told tie court of the transaction. After he had cashed the draft he became suspicious and got in communica- tion with the Bank of Lexington and was informed that there were no funds there to cash Heitman’s check. Heitman wanted to. “‘come across’? with the cash and costs, but the Judge would not allow him to pay his costs. He did let him pay Mr. Morrison the $30. The court found probable cause and ordered the prisoner to give bond in the sum of $200 for his appearance at the next term of eourt. Heitman said he cout vive the bond at Lexington, and in eustody of Deputy. Sheriff Ward he was taken there last night. Mr. J. P. Cathey who has been engaged in the livery business at Lexington and had a livery ac- eount against Heitman for $1.50 was present at the trial. When Judge Sloan was through with him, Mr. Cathey called on him for the one-fifty. After some hesitation, he ‘* fork- ed it over,’? very much to Mr. Cathey’s delight. ———_++@r or" A MILE OF GOLD. Over a Mile in Length and Liter@l- ly Covered With Gold Leaf, the John Robinson Parade Earns the Right to the Soubriquet. On this, its eighty-sixth trium- phal tour, the John Robinson Big Cireus will pay us a visit on Aug. 29th. and for two performances will delight the lovers of all that is good in the cireus world. Its un- paralled success covering a period of more than four score years is the best attest of its popularity. One of the elementary feaures of its success and one that has al- ways been the recipient of much attention is the (acknowledged by all) greatest of circus street pa- rades, —_—___++@>-——__. Deputy Collector Returns. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Deaver have returned to the Iredell after a stay in the mountains of about two months. Mr. Deaver is a deputy collec- tor in the office of Collector of Internal Revenue George W. Bown. ——_—_—~<~<+@>-o—___ Rev. J. C Brown of Soddy, Tenn.. who was visiting here has gone to Columbia, 8. C., for a visit with relatives. Mrs. P. A. Jones returned last night from a visit with relatives at High Point. She was accom- panied by her four children. ) - Hood Warning Was issued. RAINS CAUSING A HAVOC. Worst Washout is Reported ai Greers, 5S. C—The Catawba is Sweeping Things as it Goes— Refuses to Allow Trains to Cross it for Several Hours. There is ‘‘nothing doing’’ at the carnival grounds. That is, in the way of attempting to give any of the performances. Between showers men work as rapidly as possible to get the tents up and everything in read- iness, that business may be com- menced with the first advent of the glorious Old Sol. No attempt has been made as yet to give any of the shows but as soon as the weather clears the ually since Sunday afternoon and the ground is soaked. Many basement and cellars are tlooded. Word comes from the towns about here to the effect that all ereeks and streams have become raging torrents. Great damage has been done to the crops and the loss to the farmers will be heavy. Bridges are swept away, rail- road transportation is tied up by washouts and landslides and busi- ness is at a standstill owing to un- precedented rainfall in Piedmont Carolinas. Probably South Caro- lina is the worst sufferer and it is feared that there has been a loss of life. All records of precipitation in which Piedmont Carolina is con- cerned have been broken since last Sunday when rain began fall- ing and from all parts of this gen- eral section comes the report that all streams have gone over previ- ous high water marks. There has been practically no cessation in the rain since Sunday and up to § »’clock last night a total of 7.73 inches had fallen. Train Runs Into Washout. Asheville, Aug, 25.—Southern Railway freight train No. 63; was ditched by a washout between Sa- luda and Flat Rock at 8:30 to- night. Engineer Lee London of this city, has not been found at 11 o’elock and it is believed that his body is buried beneath the debris. Fireman W. H. Philips, of Hen- dersonville, is reported scriously injured. Rainfall in Nash County 15 Inches Rocky Mount, Aug. 26.—The in- eessant rains for the past three days have averaged over 15 inches Late crops in this section are ma- terially damaged and farmers have lost their entire fodder har- vest in this section. Conservative estimates by several prominent farmers from two counties place the damage done to late crops at 15 per cent. Heavy Damage by Terrific Rain Storm. Greenville, S. C., Aug. 25—A rain storm has been, raging in this county for fhe last 24 hours, and as a result all bridges are down and the street car service is en- tirely suspended. At Paris Mountain, Reservoir No, 2 a rise of 30 feet is reported, only the smoke-stack of the pump- ing station being visible. Washouts on all the railroads in all directions are reported, and every available wrecking crew has been sent out._ —_—_—_+ear-——_— With the Sick. Miss Jones of McDowell county was operated on yesterday at the sanatorium for appendicitis. } { ‘ FINE FIDDLING. —_—— tee Aged Violinist With a Still More Ancient Fiddle “ Delights Big Audiences at Gem Theater— Venerable Professor Gruber Does 411 Sorts of Tricks With Remarkable Instrument. The many patrons of the Gem theater are enjoying a rare musi- i treat this Week in the engage- ment of Prof. S. F. E. Gruber of Marion, who is here as the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Will W. Cooper on Race street. Prof. Gruber known here. He is over 70 years of age, a venerable old fellow, handsome, long and is well with a snow white beard and‘hair of the same hue. He, however, is as straight as an arrow and walks with a step as licht and far more graceful than the average school boy. In ap- ‘pearance he is dignity personified, a fine specimen of the old jtime North Carolina gentleman. He makes several appearances carnival will commence in earnest. | at the Gem theater at both the Rain has fallen almost contin- | afternoon and night performances? 4 and when we say that each audi- ence shows an increased attend- ance we have paid Prof. Gruber about the best compliment we can think of. Tie plays musi¢ both classical and rag time, and in addition does all sorts of tricks with his fiddle. playing with it in all sorts of posi- tions and under various condi- tions. A Fidéle With a History. The violin which Prof. Gruber uses has a most interesting his- tory. He purchased it from a Prussian about 40 years ago, who had been banished from his na- tive country during the American war, This violin is altogether hand made and bears the date of 1516, making it 100 years older than any other violin in existence. It was made during the Inquisition and the Roman and Greek crosses are carved in it in many places. The back of the violin consists of 3000 separate pieces and is in- laid with the oldest and most ar- tistie mosiac. Instead of a seroll it has a bust of the great Greek poet Homer. Prof. Gruber states that with the music of this re- markable violin he made the first money used for the purchasing of monuments to Generals Lee and Jackson. And at Culpeper, Virginia, he made with it the first money that was. applied to erecting a monu- ment in honor of Jefferson Davis. The professor loves and fondles it as if it were a little child. He sleeps with at night for fear it will be. stolen or destroyed by fire. He says he has been offered $32,000 for it, but money cannot and will not purchase his beloved. —_——__+-+@-e—__—_ COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: "Two Students Latch Snakes. AND SELL REPTILE VENOM College Boys Spend Their Vaca- tion Hunting Rattlesnakes and Copperheads and Reap a Rich Harvest—Over $1,500 Worth of Poison Was Sold to a Pathologi- cal Institute in Paris. (Special to The Mascot.) Frederick, Md., Aug. 25.—For the last three months two students of the Medico-Chirurigical Col- lege, Philadelphia, have put in their vacation hunting rattle- snakes and copperheads in the mountains near Emmitsburg. They captured a number of large reptiles, from which they obtained about $1,500 worth of venom which will be shipped to the Pathological Institute in Paris. They enjoyed their outing in the mountains. A number of times they had exciting adven- tures. but managed to escape mis- hap. They carried an antidote for rattlesnake bites, but did not have occasion to use it. In catching the snakes they used two sticks of moderate thick- ness. One had a Y-fork end, while the other had a silk line running through guides, ending inaloop. The snake was usually found in a coil ready to strike, but before striking the silk loop was dropped over its head and tightened. The reptile was then lifted: into a bag. At the end of each day’s hunt the venom was extracted. In doing this a small platinum spoon was used. The operator, with his hands incased in a pro- tective glove, removed the snakes from the bag by leoping them with the stick containing the silk thread. After grasping the rep- tile firmly well up to the neck, the noose was removed and the serpent’s jaws were forced open by a squeeze. The spoon was then inserted in its mouth and pressed against its fangs in the_ upper jaw, causing them to press on the poison duct, forcing the venom through the hollow fang into the bowl of the spoon. It It was seldom that more than two or three drops was secured from the largest rattler. After taking its venom the snake was killed. The poison was bottled for ship- ment. ——_—~~+ear-o——— Returns to Oklahoma. The Charlotte Observer says. ‘Miss Angie Caldwell, who was for a long time identified with the educational life of Statesville as the teacher of the primary grade there, was in the city yesterday Strict good midling........- 1014|for a day. For the past few years Good middling.... ........- 1034 | Miss Caldwell has: béen teaching Middling.... .... .....---- 10%, }in Oklahoma and’ leaves tomor- Stains and Tinges........... 7@9\row for Hartshorn, that state, The market was steady. - New York Market. The New York market continn- ed about the same. Spots closed at 9.80. Futures closed as follows: Aurast: 20342 ce. = October 2 SS oe 8.73 December. 4. ee ee 8.63 January Od — — ++ Gees to Tarboro Next. The Johnny J Jones Carnival Co., goes from here to Tarboro for a week’s-engagement. Advance Agent Arthur Stew- |art left this morning to make the arrangements for the shows‘ ap- pearance at that place. where she will be next vear. She has been spending the summer in Lincolnton and Statesville.” Miss Caldwell has been teach- ing at Marietta but at the close of her last term there resigned that position. to accept a more desira- able opening at Hartshorn. —_— HO To Buy Goods. - Miss Stella Mize of the Lilly- Allison Co., leaves Monday for Baltimore. - - She goes in the interests of the firm and will be gone for perhaps a week or ten days, making 2 thorough inspection of all that is latest in styles, ete., and then pur- chasing for the fall trade. ” THE EVENING MASCOI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109, Court Street. VAN CE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year Telephone - 53 Sabscription Price, ubscription Price, jentered at the Postoffice in n Statesville ww. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. - = —— NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. at 7 << STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. “or Lieutenant Governor. Ww. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: jy W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner : B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Edueation: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner : J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M, L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives : N. D. TOMLIN. Zz. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction : L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R. F. RIVES. For Coroner: Pp. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER, J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. ———_~++ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., rior. ———~ + @ > —__—- The campaign thus far is a mov- ing picture, so far as noise is con- eerned. —_—-—_~++@>-——__—_ It requires no keen vision to see that Mr. Bryan’s tariff speech has alarmed Mr. Taft. —_+<+@>-—__ As a presidential candidate Mr. Hisgen is sueceeding mighty well in escaping publie notice. ——__+ +> —____- Chelsea Mass., and Springfield, down. place every day. i -P— ——__ — is Lil.is Gov. Magoon of Cuba is on his way to Oyster Bay to discuss the preliminaries to turning over the In- cidentally, the president may ask would prefer in the cabinet of Mr. Taft accident be island to the Cubans Feb. 1. him what position he should he by some elected. ; Ss eee x 10 Cents a Week} . August 26— For North Carolina rain tonight and probably Thursday in inte- building up quieting Life gets more common- Ho pest republican’ s admit that Mr. Bryan’s Des VW ojines speech on the tarifi was a ‘masterpiece of po- lities and orat ory. ~ 2<p>-e—_—_—_ The gov*-rnment has just bought 4,500,006 barrels of cement for the Panama canal, and as usual pays almost if not quite, full retail price for it, $5,500,000. 2 —_————++eo Go-. Jognson’s renomination in Minnesota points to a condition of democratic harmony im striking contrast to the republican situa- in New York where Gov. Hughes is so bitterly opposed by the ma- chine, 3 4or-o——_ — The Wilmington Star says: ‘‘In his Greensboro speech last year Taft told the North Carolina republicans what he thought about them. We bet he won’t do the same this year—not before Nov- ember 3rd, anyhow.”’ —_—___+-+>-e—___ The returning Olympic team will be welcomed in New York by eannon salutes and a parade of all U.S. troops that can be had from the posts in the vicinity, a total of 20,000 men being expected to be in line. This is evena greater demon- stration than would be made for Anthony Comstock if he came back from reforming Paris. —_—++>--—___ A CONTRAST. In discussing the Springfield race riot, the Bedford Democrat says: ‘‘Now the difference in the con- duct of the mob at Portsmouth and the one at Springfield emphasizes the difference in the feelings of the two communities towards the ne- ero race. Notwithstanding their professed friendship for the ne- groes, when such offenses are com- mitted, the northern mobs are much more vindictive, and their hatred of the race finds expression in attacks on the innocent as well as the guilty.’’ True enough. We have already made much the same observation in these columns. We, of Norfth Carolina, have our racial instincts and we must insist that there be no mixing of the races. But we do not hate the negro race. On the contrary we feel very kindly toward it. There are many instanees of genuine friendship be- tween white people and colore4l people. We judge every colored person by his character and con- duct. We condemn those who are evil and punish them when they break the law, but we commend and respect the.good without re gard to the color.of their skin. ——_+-~+9 We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —__—_—_+-+ > ___ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —=GO TIONS Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. Draughon’s com- BOOKKEEPING peateno son accepting his proposition, concede in°- THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 7 per cent. of SHORTHAND theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ‘“Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. that he teaches more Bookkeeping | —— - Odd Items From Everywhere. The Missouri River at Atherton Jackson coutny, Mo., is swallowing jvaluable farm land at the rate of 25 acres a day. The sale of land reclaimed by the federal reclamation service is expected to more than repay the $60,000,000 expended to date by the government A large timber raft is now on its way down to Quebee. The val- ue of the raft, which comprises about 150,000 feet, is estimated at from $80,000 to $100,000, Peniguin eggs, which are similar in texture and flavor to large plovers’ eggs, are now being reg- ularly shipped to the London mar- ket from the Cape of Good Hope. The khedive of Egypt is, for an oriental, a very democratic ruler He dons overalls and drives a rail- way engine. He has only one wife, a beautiful Circassian, whom he bought for $400. French scientists are studying a peculiar movement of the sands along the northren coasts of France, Belgium and Holland. A fine sand originating on the coast of Normandy has been found as far away as Denmark Belgium has a ‘‘Sunday’’ post- age stamp, issued for those who livered on Sunday. All mail bear- ing the Sunday stamp is held over by the carriers for delivery Mon- day. When one speaks of the largest lgrange in the United States, ref- erence is to either Wolcott of New York or Houlton of Maine. The latest figures give Houlton 951 members and Wolcott almost 1000. In the matter of corporative buy- ing and selling Houlton leads the grange world. —_—__~+<+2>-—___—_ Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ++» —___ Holiday in Iceland. The strenuous life lived by the majority of the men and women of today has no place in Iceland; social functions, professional and business affairs are left behind, and it is undoubtedly for this rea- are so strongly reccommending a sojourn there for those whose free- dom from petty cares and worries, the absence of society, newspap- ers and letters are among its many | charms.—Ladies’ Field. 1 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St a AOS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23}| 10:10) 10:30] 9:50 East |No.36} 10:28] 10:28} 9:50 West |No.11{ 11:10} 11:10 10:30 Evening Trains. East |No.22] 12:20] 12:20 West {No.21| +3:45) 3:45 East {No.12} 7:55} 7:55} 7:25 South [No.15} 7:30) 8:15] 7:25 North |No.24] 8:45) 8:55] 8:25 West |No.35| 10:22] 10:22} 9:50 Trains No, 22 and 21 dv oot ‘carry mail. Do You Want NEW RUBBER. TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phone to N. W. Fox’s Bicycle Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plumber. son that many eminent physicians | , class. EMBALMER Most Modern and_ Up- oa Equipment in Iredell Count new eight columa Funer Car] CeCe be excelled inthe county. Prompt attention. Best of ser- in need of anything in my line}. ’phone 71 -through the week and] Prompt attention - given *phone} orders. Funeral Director, ee Bast Bread Street. ~-RESTAU RANT in the city. -AT $12.50 PEK MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & MeFARLAND 638 CENTER STREET WOOD FIBRE PLASTER — ‘““SECOND TO NONE”’ PRONOUNCE It THE BEST IS ALWAYS TEE CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICE? YOU. Statesville Plaster & Cement COMPANY, Statesville; N.C. Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. is forgotten. Things done by halves aré neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Rear of Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY Southern Railway ba) Great Highway Of Trade ‘And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on a trains: between principa the south High Class Dining Cars. Many delightful summer and wiuter resorts on and reached ‘by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenie west all seasons. Hotels of thé highest For defailed information ‘app! to nearest Ticket Agent, or a R.L. Vernon,T. P. A. Charlotte,N. C. f S.H.Hardwicx,P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, GiP.A. Washington, D. Cc. CHESTER BROS: 108 SOUTH CENHER ‘ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats Hams. Statesville, N. C. Successors to P. A. Jones. S*, Charles Hotel Building ae x vice. Terms reasonable.’ ‘When; - D151 at night and on Sundays. ie G. C.- €ritcher}- We are prepared ‘to; furnish-as good table} Board as can be had E: Oe ata 5 O p o? as 1 ‘ o” * iS im cL? - = 9 . , ad Ret } : z 1: le 3 a , ‘ ‘ ‘ Pd ‘ - - - 1 2 ° I. - te 5 do not wish to have their mail de- EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS| § ' HE BEST F i PLASTER ON THE MARKET,| § AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY|'§ WHEN A CUSTOMER} THE RECOLECTION| | remains long after the pric| # Cities and Resorts of| ern NorthCarolina, bessatal at} sp i c e cr e e s aah oe ‘ 1 ae 4 Og j a: *. etc. Just Received a Freshit E {lot of Swifts ‘Premium| a : Phone “1102+: ‘ Financial Integrity itiinthe Merchants & Farmorg | c Bank assures you atsolute ; protection for all funds de. ‘in-ite~care>~ Court. St cous attention to the — = ose Tesh pete e from gait gilechblbyest filer +4 rca usages is “ann > at the*disposal of all wh will vail thémselves of onr ~ gervices. : ERGHANTS &- FARMERS: BANK ‘OF STATESVILLE INCORPOKATED CAPITAt- 25.000 “OFFICERS: President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Preg’t T. a = ts B. 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Hoiler Plumbing (Co. = ; It was tame to handle, but it was a phone 61. 127 W Broad St. 4 a hy pe dull, uninteresting thing, and we TT g Circus to Visit ‘ ction This Year. | as “Sty Se Pre —_ Tce used to leave it undisturbed in its| BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- i aa =a. resting place, an old beer chest, with; en bright boys who are willing ae MAKE HEADQUARTERS AT OUR STORE. YOU ARE WELCOME bars at the top. It was over ten or eleven feet long, so it was never ex- tended. It used lazily to change its position, but seemed to prefer com- plete rest even when wakeful. We money doing this work. Apply used to give it six live rats ofa Sun-| t the office. day. When not having been fed for] ~~ a week, it would be moving about, ‘SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ | to get out and hustle are want- ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. Boys can earn good | | ‘ | pe earn - Ca tos TL OA upon ~~ | ANE : iL AR WNL No matter whether you want to buy goods ornot. Our sam a quick and ie 3 Public schools and college text C‘ean-Up Prices will continue every day this week, lest you ne rat at a tim ‘ into t : Sc reas alf : : mig cage and never eee ee ee ee ee ee forget, we will call your attention again to some of our turbed, but just moved about in the Se Send M. 0. with biggest values. see open places and sometimes even on order and we will send by first — Seat aa ee me a a prepaid. All EXTRA SPECIALS FOR FIREMENS WEEK oo ee ” : — ay kinds of books bought, sold and Rubber whistling Balloons eAcb..............sss000+ sees . 5c Peas eer ee aay Eee x. exchanged. Southern Book Ex- | Air Bloons, expands 8 inches, all colors, each ........ 10c ace x bout = change, Raleigh, N.C., d &wif Megaphones, a whole lot of them for 10 and............ 15¢c Weck : peu Confetti, put up in mice packages..................ceeeeeeee. 5c : DR. W.H. Wakefield, of Char- Bryan and Taft watch fobb..............c.secceseseeensrreerees 10¢ The quickness with which it then lott a roe me struck and seized its prey was won- lotte, will be in Statesville at derful. In less than a moment the The Inn, Saturday, September rat was tacked into a fold and! 5th one day only. His’ practice squeezed tight, being instantly kill- is limited to diseases of the Eye, 2000 comic post cards, the very kind tosend your @ & e 6 @ S S @ 8 e 3° 6 @ @ 8 e © S € @ 2 © @ friend during Firemans week................. saeseseneeseenes Ic . UMBRELLA SPECIAL @ 8 S © 2 ws S & 4 © ® @ eS e © @ 3 @ ® Regular $1.25 Umbrella, the kind that will wear, oe oe — Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- natural wood handles, price next week................. 98sec ee a al than 2 ateel| Be elasses. diw w2w All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd.......... Se trap. Y = Ail Colored Lawns, former prices 8%, 10, 12% and 15 After waiting several minutes he- BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- cents, our clean up price;is Only...........++ aeeoerstiacereee 5c ° @. in LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you fore changing the position to feed,}; cn bright boys who are willing | the python would slowly move and| to get out and hustle are want- get the dead rat neues a end on, re-} ¢q to sell The Evening Mascot , a its grip — gra si = ee Ba cms Coe usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair........ 39c ; f) e prey until it came to the firs y s | ; &® s kink at the end of the first fold,| money doing this work. Apply | EMBROIDERY Si. Ss k when the position had to be changed| at the office. | : : : : ee x NON a a the ret farther down, the sae | Fine lot of Emdroidery, 4 to 9 inches wide; made on EF, < WS same process being repeated with} WANTED—For U. S. ArmyJ, abie- | each rat, getting slower et each mouthful until it had swallowed five. It never ate the sixth, which was the porquisite of an os a terrier United States, of good charac- and had a more painful end. It wes} ter and temperate habits, who plain to see how many rats had beew| can speak, read and write Eng- swallowed by the bulges in its} |.4 p i pee o length. It would be torpid till Fri-} | 1. Hor information apply to lity of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents co es a poodicuaty oe Se) eee ies Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! TRADE AT LAWRENCES EVERY DAY THIS early a Century Under One Management ial Built 60-Foot Cars. aE eae , SiguD i... tig’ bodied, unmarried men, between | ages of 18 and 35, citizens of | WEEK. IT WILL PAY YOU e\Requiring 60 Spec ! | Ten Big Shows in One, LAWRENCE BR@S:.:-CO. | oS ~y A Fae ee "Y a a SOC COOOCCOOOOSSSOS: 60000: 9O O O O O 09 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 00 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 | ere “ph e eye day, gradually wake up and be hun- Recruiting Officer, 16 West} gry Sunday. Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 : . s s oanene cece: 020 OOODECENSOSNEISIRL SOB 92908098090890908 080808080 090808085 Can there be any doubt, with its} South Main street, Asheville, N. EosranersteSSSeseSes aN SE “api nts rstricti +. se : rapid ea and constricting} © National Bank, Lenoir, N. power, the python’s victim is m-| |, Midcnd Bae © aa; stantly caught, enveloped in a coll} ~~ SNE es ae ee | and at once killed? No snake can} ‘Shelby, ¥. C.; 401 South Center | afford to risk a struggle, for if the} Street, Statesville, N. C., or ; <o 37r atewac ats ea ui ‘ ekin is injured, the natives state, DO} 43714, West Main street, Spar-| gnake recovers from such a wound, or Se | for the ants and flies will torment aia tat N WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE 00 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 2 8 0 8 0 g r {H o e eo mA th e a ne te n a n eC e it to death.—London Field. as <n = 33 EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING ee s NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE es ef Regular Board, None Better In The City : ee aa aod al! ( . Formerly apothecaries used a Ted); $3 sie isle ss Dail 500.00 se light as a sign of their trade. Now, |i Did you ever hear of any 5 FROM $1 2.50 TO $25 PER MONTH 3 Expense aly $3, . £5 se $10,000.00 in New Features. it happened one night that a drug- gs ae asp ts Caw Ol yauilesion oves gist, finding himself without the = “EX E OOS z i’ EE S| Pe 2 rr nD necessary red light, made shift with one having pneumonia = = om 3 (G) REAT J 4) ie | er a bottle of red liquid placed in the i PROPRI | bes seule nace! ee window with a candle behind it.|% 3 1290908087808 TE088 050808 888 OROR. oo eS A The effect was so good that he put|&§ who used Goose Grease Rea ase a ca SeSateseeet ase eeR es eRN TENT eee a similar decoration in another win- | & dow. The sign was excellent—so|& excellent that a rival apothecary |§ tried to improve upon it for his|§ . own benefit. His idea was to place|™ ae a bottle of yellow liquid beside the | § red one, on then he surpassed his | § former effort by adding a bottle|® containing green to the other two. |% Liniment or achild dying of crouv or sore throat h e e Z G = O ! i o e x * €¢ ¢ € 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 ¢ ¢ that had been rubbed with The red, yellow and green made alg@ i, ee a3 fine show, and every druggist in the be il. It Ss wot th 1ts We jae 1t RE town followed in the wake of their | % AER > a Statesville Steam Laundry and. notice how smooth fe it is. We have Special Edging Machines that FRX make them smooth. We want to make fr yours smooth. “=n wold lor these two ie Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the more enterprising rivals. In course} of time the bottles were replaced by | g ae the magnificent colored vases which | § E are now a familiar sign everywhere. --London Chronicle. things alone. 4 Big Circuses! 4 Big Rings! : a er © Statesville Steam Laundr a c ‘ew ow how to cougt } sr rear, La £ never occurs to the} % ’ l sh ates S a 300 Cireus Acts.” 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders, 10 Female ordinary individual that there is a os u. C. Harwell, Prop. Phone [22 .“|. Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 26 Female Feature Acts. 12 J : | : wy a : Sa right way and a wrong way of doing : s ft a ee ee Manege Acts. 20 Trained:‘Horses. 10 Brother: Act. it. Yet it is a matter = ne small es ! SzecceecceSeeseSeeeeeeeees = F Sone Bar Act: -: Highs Dixors ‘importance. If every sigh means 8 —— — r and Leaping, Acta, Host drop of blood out of the heart, as Sj . een eee PT ee ee ee {High Wire. and Sensational Acta _ 2 ~ sople say, every cough means some iX room cottage in nice) oc Path ete ope ee Eee ee a et or en eoea of time . fj id PP a 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 knocked off one’s life. Most people lecation on Armiie | 3 : Exe << © ea x 2} rz rx oS —” N ” CS an © ry r Da c e n c e d l tz SS bo l d . rz wa , te k: | 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants ne : Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American 4g, amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zébras, African: ‘Antilopes, Fieldfence, El!wocd poulury and rabbit fence. “2 Leopards, Black» Tigers, Pumas, White,jBlack and Russian No. 2 long leaf pine shingles, Bears, Birds, Reptiles,&c. eS : « cough as loudly and forcibly as they ‘ean. But it is rather costly noise, street. Rents well, | for the single reason that it tears | and inflames the lungs. The lungs looks well, and offered | fe e t h f p f e R i f f th ak t p . consist of an extraordinarily deli- | ey | ioe = eee 2 eate spongelike tissue, which Fome| at a bargain. | 2 ply tarred roofing. SICOMPLEATEH WiLD West times gets inflamed and choked | Oe ee oe § \tvery known Wild WestSport and. Pastime—Battle of. Wounded 6 ee eS gt aoe | eS eae & Knee—Hanging: Horse Thief—-Stage Coach Robbery : x - 5 setae —— it violently ERNEST G GAITHER The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car?just in Qj _.. > Pifty-€ow Boys and Indiaéus. ea = Se yes : e ; “& <A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen:wagons -; Cor f Ex-U.S. Cavalry, Tr of 10. Female B cle Rid - ge must necessarily injure the del- y A fu ¢ oe : : & |Company of Ex-U. S. Uavalry, troupe 0b 2) icycle Riders, 2 > : ° ‘ ve fp Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement : : i : ieate Tung tissue. Therefore train insurance and Keal Estate roof eat ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra’ cotta oa e,Great Kiser Aerial | Trou , Lroupe of 10 Japanese and ee = yourself to cough as gently as pos- Phone No. 23. | ea ‘t full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- d& Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephante. : > sible. ff <ortment building materials to be found in western North Taro- 4°) The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. — Mee) 5) He “Followed Copy.” a A ee toe | F)Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained’ Menage Horsee—12 in “= S ‘Mya. Marble after the death of THE NORTH CAROLINA — | #® EVANS cHARDWARE COMPANY. $l. number, ; - 35 + her husband went to Mr. Stone, a/ (allege of Agriculture and Mechanic) @ PPR Pees 20 Male and Femaie Riders. Se = . a 2 ealer in headstones, and consuited } a a.}\jmble Acro an e . "4 < Sealer in heiidst @ consulted | PPEEPLPEEPLEPP PHP SEPF (300 D ring G:ymnasts,,vimble Acrobats and Talented Aerialists 3 ; 2 him in reference to an a Arts the Pick of All Ateiic Celebrities. ; ; She said, “Put on it, “To my dear- i i io: | ppp (fa Clowns. fo 2co" ©) /eottis pod sanwo-adt bre * => est husband, and if there be any pee a | WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH THE |REDELL BROOM’ C0. 40 Merry Clowns, 52 : --. yoom left, ‘We shall meet in heav-|* "*? ee > “| some knowledge of the typewri- = eee hes Sas ae — ane ae = eae : —— Engi eee Cotten ter and bookkeeping. Need not Has renee F rk = the old $300,000.00 FREE ‘STREET PA Ee DE ; Entering the cemetery and going | Manufacturing, Dyeing and IM’ | 1) expert. Address by let- See vi ee oo ok 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50: Cages’and Dens, 19: fableav W. to her husband’s grave, she noticed | qystrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 | ; VX M. ffi a aa Sec, gr Two Steam Calliopes, Steam -O Brovye-of Camels, 4 Brass the headstone and quiet rete 'a year; Board $10 a month 420; °° Se = 7 eee ees ei se Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. 8. Soldiers... | ; .. 120] ae me ; é Sy a Pr eiist dats se ee — aoe Scholarships.. Examinatiens for| por sgaLE—House and lot on nas wood ready for the stove page ee LS eienaaes inte ee ves one hour’s musi. pain when she read the following on | admission at the College on Sep- | ‘Alexander street Bargain for and guarantee prompt delivery. = o er ee -enbee siico mses 7 i the headstone: “To my dearest hus- tember 2. Address |. ry wanting © good home. "PHONE 13... Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Lt ao a Seabee THE PRESIDENT, | Scc or write B. W. Crowson, IREDELL BROOM CO. ReinorShine : Chester Record. Se | West Raleigt, N. 0. | Statesville. N.C. aug 20 | Robt. M. Mills & T, J. Wooten. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. — .- y o ° - ee — et e pc a n So y a F BE R re e pf e tn o RP No g ee e ge n t en t e e n ee ae et - na t e ee t ) so e . Fi n a sp e : On ca t 27 OE av e ee ma n n e AF IO ? O55 Fg om A ea ie s BE Y Te a s ie Se a n a ne nn ee = > ‘ ei i e e e r sc ee wee Me ct > Peis for sick, 2 Zare urged to follow the exxample ‘of thousanés ‘of Ee Mthcir sisters and take Cardui. 3 mineral, non-intoxicating medicine for women. It weak ladies, with sick femele-organs. A @.,. genuine, curative medicine, that builds Cardui is a non- , Sh e r e BM A GR FF er TE R as VE, GOCCESOSCHOOOSO900 0000088 | FOR THIS WEEK PROFESSOR CRUBBER OF MARION THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Spring Gardening,” ‘““The Crusader’s Return’”’ And Others. THE GEM THEATRE BB O e H @Y O S O S O O G mares _—— 00 S 53 0 9 9 0 0 0 8 0 8 BESS ESSE SOVQESSSSIVSS9OCESS AUCTION SALE We will close out our remnantof goods consisting of a little of nS , ERE “SCHOOL DIRECTORY. | VACATION IS OVER — Re-opened for the Fall Term And we have WwW PNR LUN jOM enrolling e a number of e : ze this cee of the year, besides you will bave complet. ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION - of which many will be offered, when business begins to rally after the election. INTERNATIONA BUSINESS COLLECE > Bell Phone 350 y News, Va. Neco Principal. J. M. RESSLER. President. a Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. with eight professors and six 4:30 p. m. Owing to the circus on Satur- day, the game will be called at 10 o’eloek in the morning. The street parade will not come off until 12 o’elock so the crowd will have something to amuse them until the parade. Hot games are expected be- tween these teams, as both are very strong. Let a large crowd witness the contests and add en- thusiasm to the occasion. Plenty of room will be given to the spec- tators, there being a large grand stand on the field. You will not miss the parade by attending the game, as it is called at 10:00 o’clock and will be over by 12 o’elock. The Statesville team has been to a lot of expense this week owing to the fact that Reidsville came here and there being no game. Yount, formerly of Newton, who has been with the Cotton State League of Memphis, Tenn., will sling the ball for Statesville, during the these games. He is a strong ball man and is sure to make things hot for Hickory. Don’t forget the hours, Thurs- day and Friday at 4:30 p. m., and Saturday at 10 o’clock a. m. SKY SCRAPER. ee Captain H. H. Smith, of Wilming- ton, Dead. Wilmington, Aug, 24—Capt. H. H. Smith, an old Confederate sol- dier and a well-known newspaper man, died to-night at 9:30 o’clock at his home in this city, following an illness of some time. Captain Smith had been engaged in the newspaper business for 50 years and was a practical man. He came to Wilmington in 1866 and with Capt. Ben Robinson purchas- ed The Evening Dispatch, which was then run by Maj. W. H. Bern- ard, the owner and editor of The Star.. They ran the paper for a number of years. Captain Smith was telegraph editor of the Star up to five years ago when his health failed him. He was a na- tive of New York State, coming South when quite young. He was 71 years old and is survived by a wife and five children. The fun- eral will be held to-morrow. dents at Morehead City. Mrs. W. P. Maher, Miss Minnie | Maher and Miss Rebecea Stimson | are at Davis Springs for a week. Mrs. George M. Carpenter of Columbia, S. C., is a guest of Mr. R. S. Sherrill’s near town Mrs. M. D. Armfield of High Point is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. G. Gilmer at the hotel. Miss Mattie Bingham, a train- ed nurse in the Whitehead-Stokes sanatorium at Salisbury is spen:t- ing her vacation with Miss Annie Bingham, Mrs. H. L. Lazenby and Miss Elizabeth, ker daughter, of Ltm- berton, are the cuest of Mrs. Lazenby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Leonard. Miss Mary Virginia Templeton who was the guest of Miss Mar- garet Brady has returned to her home at Davidson. tee Mrs. H. Clarke an ddaughters have returmed from Connelly Springs. ——__ ++ — — At Charlotte. Messrs. R. V. Tharpe, Postmas- ter J. W C Long and Pink Young are among those attending the re- publican convention at Charlotte. PIANOS TUNED—WHILE Play- ing his engagement at the Gem theater this week, Prof. Gruber announces that he is at the ser- vice of any who may desire their pianos tuned. Leave all orders with Manager Gregory at the Gem. aug26 4t FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR fresh fish. Iredell Cafe, all or- ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A.W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Vas CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. Special—For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fine Calling Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O. Money aer—no stamps. Send 6c if registration is desired N AWFUL CALAMITY! Te be Caught Without a Pair of a Rubber Overshoes This Wel x Weather. 2% 8E We've just what you are looking for in WET WEATHER =A FOOTWEAR and our prices are co reasonable that it will be fa#better and easier to buy Rubbers than it will to pay A dector bills. ; : : ; : : #2 is x x o-¢ a5 R. MILLER on Shoe Man. ¢ ne. ees R (f o Oe if Wi k WI S E H N a, ¥ OSS BS BSE RES DRS BES BS DS DS SS SHS IE | teachers. Write for catalog and fell particulars to - . é Spe ee oe es jences me up the female system and relicy es female pa in. so {most everything 1. Schoci of Arts and ee = eee ee ee ae 3 Mrs. M. A. St. Clair, of Eskdaic, Ww.y &., writes? 7 - ° _ _ | assistants, and including ngli ee See Eee ma ‘‘Before taking Cardui, I had given up ali hope o: fe At Auction, Beginning LIE@S= | orn Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, e Bi- Bectting well. I had suffered for 3 years with my g& ble. “cps fessors and eight assistant left side and was confined to my bed, so f took Cardus, fet dG ay the 25th. 11. School of Musie, with three pro ae ian g istanta, Sa and now Cerdui has about cured my femato trouble." 441 vee eek as follows. | 2nd including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. : RUG STORES Faq There will be tee anetions Galy Secnen e 111. School of Art, with two professors, and inculding (il AT | DEUG HsUhSus none Fit| From 10 to 12 A. M. and 3 to 5 P. M. Don’t miss this sale. Painting, Decorating and Designs. eye FSFE LE GE? ° : : - * Best Bea: Rais ae LP SE WILHELM BROS., at The Big Store. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor —— ———<——— -| Vv. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste. RSONAL NOTES. OO tf ee we aw: er we > PR | NOgraph Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. 2 eo ee | seas oes WtERCEEEEC CECE SS a ee training in Physical Culture ic charge of a directo > : Res a x : : *Raidsville and Mountain Island|Some Happenings Among Those as BY THE Alt OF SANITARY PLU M Bl NG AX and tw o assistants. = ee i thaly dlorane = Will Not Play—Three Games -Paople You Know and Others aay there is no reason why your #&| Club, in which by about three “Basic | You Don’t Know. a kitchen sink cannot be Eee s¥ | tic service, students save $45.00 per session. aS Weis—Strong Game Pro | 5 c as ea cee as e : sis} Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in i f | Mr. Clyde Moose is spending a| Wf —~ & dishes you eat from. RF ; eer ee ee eee 2 es = = = = ac yea . danger of disease germs, ver- we formation, address . Sling for Stattsville—Large At-| Se ee ee - ’ min or foul odors is abso- @y R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. tend Expected bury. wu y lately eradicated, because 1t Ar eas eee ri ee ees Mr. H. ©. Dickinson of Ulmer.| ce Seca ey ee Se Ss al ; eda! kept so. If yor ¢ 1g PRN Owing to the inclement Weather|. Cis spenting some tine with] WE fg cosuacwreree sy Southern —(Gonservatory of» Music for the past three days, the games | his daughter, Mrs, W. P. Maher. ay i old one, get oS Ae ree atesville % ids- | * Bowles is in Balti-4 <2; ‘ation with A. W. Holler & Wt. nate ee = oes: | =. i Pm — aS cas 3 = Se ee a DURHAM, N. C. s ville were eancetled. Mountain! more buying goocs Tor ue am- 4 " tary plumbers. They can «< ut the best horou h Island also cancelled their engage- | scy-Bowles Co. wae ope give you the latest ideas aed wW Not the gece = Pianists Fe ° ° ° eu ae > onrd- =, us yee ment to cross bats with the home Mr. S. D. Swaim and three chil- eae So saa sane Ae ee Wi up ta date. raauates, 's d ' ee dren are the guests of Mr. and} qe work necessary in irreproachable style. = " pene: oe ao Superior advant- But we shall have some games} Mrs. J. S. Leonard, Mrs. Swaim’s uy : Rina ‘'ages a smal] cost. for the lovers of the sport this | parents. ras A. W. HOLLER PLU BING COMPANY OY we. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. -| 3 Phone No. 6 27 W. Br week. Hickory will cross bats with} County Superintendent of | ety Phone No. 61. eS se : Statesville tomorrow, Friday and|Schools White left last night to, & 83 3533-33 SSS 3S 3S 3S SBS3SSSS=eM Saturday. The games on Thurs-j attend the meeting of the State | seman: a day and Friday will be ealled at | Association of County Superinten- - Pat BT me 3 << s ee . REE De PS IS SSE TE DREN PLR IRE Is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘It is the leading Busi- ness College South of the Potomac River.” “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. E. Ross,.Lav Stenographer, Biuefield, West Virginia. : - Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Vs. FE DOG EVERY BODY WE WELCOME YOU TO THE STORE OF QUALITY = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. Phone No. 80. ee l ze @ Prescriptionists. a ~ > di x Ca eeu =D P TA as A a Kner’ ay : x 4 el eh ye . ‘i i F Ki na e See our hne of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. ‘00 DNIHSINYOA STATESVILLE HOUSE Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing ond Repar- ing. = om Clothing called for ana’ return- ed*promptiy. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS! “Parr Ican do your work right; $1 PER MONTH .jas I have had 21 years of STATESVILLE experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowt the kind that stays. Ir you want concrete work of any kind done let me ‘give you a bid. OSCAR VARLSON, Here. date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. _ PRESSING CLUB Bryan and Taft Both to Speak On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that — © A ss Ss INSTITU Le Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Bes” preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipment best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue to J.A. & M. H. HO LT. Oak Ridge N. C. a TT, AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemed, Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who are unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot- ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks cr respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you- Big demand for cotton graders and co¢ton buyers. Session opels Sept. Ist. ‘ Correspondence course year round. Write at once for farther particulars. In a sharpcontest nothing but “ ae ” and appesraneé figure. = TH MADE”: Hosicrysank-the “WORLDS BEST™ Black are the goods. of Quality. Alter = a yi been said, all your . still a fact aes pursuasive argument exhaust “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TESTOF VALUE To get best results you must have t tt of everything best yarn, best colors, best Geeta clo, wi such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your d for the goods of “quality.” —E———EEE Vol. 1. Big Carnival - Has Commenced PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT. Many of the Business Men of Statesville Have Made Fine Displays in Their Show Win- dows—Shows Will be Given From Now on Rain or Shine— The Animals Moved. Commencing with this after- noon all entrances to the carnival grounds are thrown open to the publie and from now on all the various shows, heretofore an- nounced will be given both after- noon and night, rain or shine. The streets leading to the grounds and also the grounds are well lighted with an extra circuit of electric lights. Sawdust paths have been made about the grounds and leading to the various amusement enterprises and attractions. This morning the animals were taken from the ears at the depot where they have been housed since their arrival last Sunday and from now on will be on exhibition and do their various turns ac- eording to the scheduled pro- gram. Plenty to Eat. Mr. W. W. Gaither has_ been busy today geting his lunch stand in readiness and by night will have it in full operation, with a full corps of competent waiters and other attaches. At considerable expense Mr. Gaither has built a special side- walk of shavings from the street to his place. Last Night. There was considerable ‘“‘do- ing’’ at the grounds last night. The fakirs were nearly all on}. hand and doing business and two or three of the attractions opened up. Several hundred people braved the elements and visited the place. Is Half Frog. “Hopp”? held a reception un- der his canvass. This strange creature is adver- tised as ‘‘half frog’’ but whatever the half may be he is certainly but about half man. Hopp is one of the strangest freaks of nature to ever be exhibited. He is alive, of course, and as he sits in a spec- ially constructed chair talks with his visitors and if you desire to have one will sell the visitor his photographs. Marshall at Work. Leon K. Marshall opened up his Old Plantation at 8:30 and gave a performance to an audi- enee that crowded the big tent. Mr. Marshall is an old showman and has gathered together an ag- gregation of eolored performers second to none that travels. There are about 15 of these and this show will probably be well patron- ized throughout the week. Some ef Our Merchants. In anticipation of the large erowds which would undoubtedly have visited this city before this had it not been for the exeeption- ally bad weather, many of the bus- jness men have dressed their show windows in holiday attire. Smokers Supplies. ranged and a credit to whoever | did the work. Several brands of cigars “ice shown, domestic and imported; all kinds of cigarettes and pipes in all varieties. shapes and sizes. Mer. McKesson’s display must be seen to be appreciated. Sherrill and White. The windows of this firm, al- ways attractive, are more so than ever. Dress suit cases are a promi- nent background for a display of fine shows in one of their win- dows while the other shows ready to wear skirts and dress goods. Mills & Poston. The windows of this enterpris- ing firm are nicely dressed. show a big line of trimmed hats and the display of foot wear is an elaborate one. Fine Display of Erass. Not only one of the finest but probably that representing the most money is the window of the Statesville House Furnishing Company. j Here are displayed several di'} ferent varieties of brass bed steads, of a quality never before seen in this eity. Hhis furni- ture is of the latest design and is exhibited underneath a canopy of of white and over it is an electri- eal display of 800 candle power. These goods are new, fresh from the factory and those in the window alone, represent $712.50 They worth of suits. Every piece is cuaranteed for 10 years. It has what is known as the Napoleon satin finish and whether one is in- terested in brass bedsteads or not the exhibit now bcing iade by this firm-is worth going miles to see. Ramsey & Bowls. The two big windows of Ram- sey & Bowls look very pretty. In one there is a display of dress goods and shoes. The other contins some very handsome shirts and up-to-date ties. Watches! Watches! Watches! Rickert, the jeweler, has taken extra pains with his window dis- play this week. He skows vari- ous makes of watches and his ex- hibit of the celebrated Ingersol is an especially large and interest- ing one. A Sheath Gown. The big windows of the Sloan ‘Clothing Company on the corner of Center and Broad streets are most attractively dressed as iS also one of the models that stands in one corner. This figure is at- tired in a very handsome but not expensive bath gown and it is so arranged as to give a very accu- sheath gown, now being worn in wicked world. There young and old. The very fashionable manufacturers. ert L. Sloan buying his stock of fall and win ter goods, Mr. ‘thelping out’’ in this store. Quick Meal Range. An _ exceptionally window is that of the Hardware Co. Evan The Statesville Drug Company these. In one of this firm’s big win-| who says ‘‘Its us two that makes dows is an exhibit of tobacco,'Missus happy.”’ much more elaborate than is usu- an original one and reflects credit as ne ally to be seen in a city of this on th size. The display is not only an Claud rate reprsentation of the famous Paris and on some other parts of the less conservative and more are also shown novelties in suits for both In window No. 2 the Sloan com- pany shows an elaborate display of hats of all makes and designs. latest from the most During the absence of Mr. Rob- in northern cities Will Tomlin is attractive Under a canopy of red, white and blue is shown a jg one of the most prominent of ; Quick Meal range and this is pre- } tsided over by an old time darkey In another window is shown a big exhibit of paints, varnishes and ‘‘liquid filler,s’’ the latter be- ing generally considered as appro- priate for this kind of weather. For the Vacation. Mr. S. B. Miller, the shoe man, shows high grade shoes in one window. , Another displays a fine article in the shape of a not too costly but very handsome and conven- ient trunk and some fine dress suit eases. Also lovely ties and beantiful shirts. This is just the place to ‘‘call in at’’ before starting ‘on one’s vacation. Dr. Hall’s Fish Pond. Druggist W. F. Hall’s mountain scene continues to attract much attention and visitors to he city spend much time in front of his window.. Almost daily additions in the shape of new fish, frogs and turtles arrive. Dr. Hall is now offering a large stoek of the famous Huyler’s ean- dies. To be Given Away. Mr. L. A. Goldman, the purvey- or to the people, shows the three handsome presents fe will dis- tribute among his customers Oli November 1. These articles are attraeting much attention and indeed, they are worthy of it. Knox, Poston & Co. This firm has several windows: and each is handsomely trimmed. One shows men’s suits and an- other ties and shirts. Still an- other has ready to wear garments for ladies and in another is dress goods, hats and trimmings for ladies head gear. A New Store. Brawley and Friedman show some fine dress suit eases and shoes. They guarantee their shoes and have a factory back of their guarantee. An Expert Window Dresser. No windows in the city presents a handsomer appearance than those of Lawrence \ Brothers on Broad street. In fact the windows of this firm always attract a great deal of at- tention from not only the towns- people but visitors to the city as well. A common remark to be heard on the street is: ‘‘Let’s go down Broad street and see what the Lawrences have in heir win- dows.’ When they get there they eet interested and visit the ineri- or. The various bundles which they generally carry as they come out tell plainer than words can, of what has happened on the inside. These windows are the work of Mr. A. F. Heath who gives them his personal attention and who also writes the interesting adver- tisements this firm earrys in The Mascot. Mr. Heath’s work as an advertisement writer is second only to that as a window trimmer. At both he is an expert. This week one of these windows contains a general medley of toilet articles and laces, most handsome- ly arranged, whil ethe other will prove the delight of the young folks with its toy balloon and con- fetti. Mr. Henry’s Clock. Many people are guessing when the bie clock which Jeweler Hen- ry has placed in one of his win- s|dows will swing will get a nice present. extensive one but is tastefully ar- son of the proprietor. a ae fun DE mts The scheme is' Henry tried to win e originator probably Mr.} would stop some 2 Evans the bright young but he may have been ‘‘hours off”’ ‘not wound up to the limit. time Saturday stop. The fortunate person who guesses the nearest to the time the pendalum eeases to It is an eight day clock but was Mr. d it so that * ar as he could ealeulate, it Statesville, N. C., Thursday Evening, August 27, 1908. ae r a t e Strange Case ~ of a Negro. DID HE WALK IN HIS SLEEP? Or Was He the Victim of an As- sault—Was Found This Morn- ing at The Westmoreland Sta- bles Badly Used up and Unable eral Theories are Advanced. At about half past five o’clock this morning, as a negro who is employed at the Westmoreland stables in the rear of the Federal building, reported for duty he found Fred Allison on the floor in an unconscious condition. He hurriedly called Mr. West-| moreland and the man _ was fre- moved to his home, where a col- ored physician was called. Before he was removed he par- tially regained concsiousness but not sufficiently to give any infor- mation as to how he sustained his injries. At first it was believed that he had gone to the loft to sleep on the hay and had either walked off in his sleep or possibly rolled off and fallen to the floor, a dis- tance of some 15 or 16 feet. He was badly bruised about the head and back but it was not dis- covered that any bones were broken. When earried to his home he was spiting blood badly. After the colored physician had made an examination it is said that he rendered a decision to the effect that the man may have eome to his bruises as the result of an assault and the police are in- vestigating along these lines. Allison is a young negro and had been working at the stables but a few days. —_——_++ Br ——_ Mrs. Weatherman Discharged. In Justice Sloan’s court yester- day afternoon Mrs. Maria Weath- erman was tried on a warrant al- leging perjury which had been sworn out by Elmore Cloaninger. Messrs. Nicholson and Long ap- peared for the defendant and af- ter a trial that was full of rather spicy testimony the magistrate took the ease under advisement. This morning Justice Sloan rendered his verdict and it was to the effect that the prosecution had failed to make out a case. ——_—_++ ar o———_ Heitman Gave Bond. Deputy Sheriff Ward returned yesterday from Lexington where he went.to carry H. C. Heitman who was held for the superior court on Wednesday, that the prisoner might give bail. Sheriff Ward took his prisoner to the home of Mrs. Heitman, his mother, and she furnished the re- quired bail. The man is highly connected and has well to do relatives in Lexington. An Interesting One. The Lilly-Allison company has interest to the general public. istrator’s sale now in progress. Will Sell Fish. the Iredell Cafe fish. From now on, . | in his winding. ss to Tell How it Happened—Sev- |. a window that is bound to be of It contains nothing much but prices, big bills giving the prices on the different articles that are offered for sale during the admin- Mr. J. R. Foster, proprietor of has made ar- rangement for a display of fresh whenever these are to be had, he will keep them in stock also erabs and oys- ters in season. A big ice box is being constructed to accommodate ree PERSONA State — Some Happenings Among Those - Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mrs. A. L. Coble has returned from a delightful visit with rela- tives at Hickory. Judge A. L. Coble is at home from Asheville where he has been attending court. Mr. Harold Crowson of Taylors- ville came to town this morning to take in the carnival and cireus. Mrs. W. T. Dickson of Moores- ville is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. A. Carrigan on East Bell street. Mr. Robert L. Sloan of the Sloan Clothing Company return- ed this morning from a trip to the northern markets. Mr. Marvin Rone of Catawba, is in town visiting his cousin, Mr. Vance Norwood, and taking in the carnival. Miss Mattie Rayle left Tuesday for Weldon, where she has accept- ed a position in Mr. W. W. Con- don’s jewelry store. Miss Mary Shuford of Hickory is among the Fireman’s Week vis- itors. She is a guest of Miss Car- rie Copeland on Walnut street. Miss Nell Anderson has return- ed from a ten days’ outing. While away she visited at Asheville and several of the summer resorts in the western part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. S$. B. Miller have as guests for Fireman’s Week. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burns and their young daughter, of Sumter, S. C. ville, who was formerly Walnut street. Mr: dell, Armfield of Charlotte, here for several days. day night. Business from attending has a slight ‘‘leaning”’ that political faith. ee p> o— Theft at the Court House. misereant had, during the night checker board. comfort of the checker champion and some who fall and winter. missing board. mere? ><> Will Practice Law. sueceeded his father as deput to college this fall. decided to study law. his course. CALL TO-DAY STATESVILLE HOUSE branch of the Cafe’s trade. —ar J this FURNISHING CO. ae wr * ibar Dorothy Mrs. E. W. McAdam of Ashe- Miss Ethel Collier and this city, has ar- rived for a visit with Miss Nannie Mills at Mrs. J. L. Cowan’s on Arthur Armfield of. Fay- etteville will arrive tomorrow to visit Mrs. E. G. Gilmer at the Ire- Another brother, Mr. T. P. has been Deputy Collector A. B. Free- man was called to Charlotte Tues- engage- engagements will prevent him the republican eonvention, which he would prob- ably like very much to do, as he toward Consternation reigned supreme at the court house this morning when it became known that some entered the sacred precincts of justice and made off with the highly prized and over worked Yesterday fires were started by | the janitor of course, for the imagine they are champions and all hands had ex- pected a glorious old time during the cold days of the approaching Several parties are under sus- picion but all deny any knowl- edge as to the whereabouts of the Mr. Charles Armfield, who has fregister of deeds at the court house, has decided not to return He has already taken two years at the A. & M. college but has now At some future time he may return to the college and complete We have bargains in Brass Beds, and see our line. All new Goods. No. 295 Lives Lost Much Damage. RAIN! RAIN! TOO MUCH. Heavy and Constant Downpour Has Caused Rivers to Rise, In- undated Crops and Caused Widespread Suffering in North Carolina—Storm Seems to be Breaking. One of the worst floods of re- cent years is reported,in various sections of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. News was received last night of several deaths by drowning, of swollen streams, inundated crops, over- flow of bottom lands and of houses and bridges being swept away by the torrents. A bridge over the Wateree riv- er, near Camden, S. C., on which were twenty-five people, was swept away and two persons were drowned. : Trains are delayed and dama- age to railway tracks is reported at several points. The Southern railway has put track walkers on every mile of its lines ahead of all trains to guard against accidents. The weather bureau at Wash- ington last night issued warning of severe floods in the rivers of the Carolinas and of more moder- ate floods in the rivers of Eastern Georgia and the James river of Virginia. Taking Every Precaution Possible Salisbury, Aug. 26.—The heav- iest rain seen for years in Central North Carolina fell today and re- ports last night from twenty sec- tions of the state indicate exceed- ingly high water on many of the streams, which are rising rapidly. Much damage to erops has result- ed and a number of washouts on the Southern railway are repovted at Cowpens and Greers, 8. C., and other places. Railway officials issued orders tonight for track walkers on every mile of road and that all bridges must be examined before trains cross. On account of heavy rain Rob- jnson’s cireus failed to exhibit at Lexington where it was billed to appear. —_~++2ao—— COX FOR GOVERNOR. Republicans in State Convention Name Him to Head their Ticket and Charles French Toms for Lieutenant Governor—Then Ad- journ for Dinner. A special to the Evening Mefscot from the Republican State con- vention at Charlotte says: ‘‘Hon. J. Elwood Cox has been nominated for governor and the nomination has been made unani- mous.”’ “‘The convention then proceed- ed to nominate a candidate for lieutenant governor and selected Hon. Charles French Toms of Henderson. This nomination was also made unanimous and nothing but harmony prevails.’’ “The convention met at 2 o'clock this morning and after making these nominations ad- journed for dinner.”’ “Tt will reassemble at 3:30 o’clock and will complete its bus- iness this afternoon.”’ “The candidates were nominat- ed by acclimation. Mr. Cox is a resident of High Point. ‘He is a manufacturer and banker and is very wealthy.. Mr. Toms is a lawyer and is also reported to be very wealthy. rite ee ’ Ss y POLE EGLO ES TET TO eae ’ ———————————————————— — THE EVENING MASCOI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, = ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postoffice in S wW. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Sor Lieutenant Governor. Ww. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T. W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. Hor Representatives: N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R. F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON, For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W..REESE SLOAN, For County Commissioners: N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. ————~<2@>e—_—_ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 27.— For North Carolina fair tonight except dain near the coast. Warm- er in central and southern portion Friday, fair warmer. -———_2- + We hereby serve notice on the weather man that the draught in this section has been sufficiently broken. ———~4+ ro Afte ra brief experience in - spending money, Mrs. Hettie Green has decided that there is much more pleasure in collecting it. ———_++@>o___—_ With the Haines trial eoming | on and the Thaw ease still unset- tled the New York insanity ex- perts are looking forward to a profitable winter. <i ——_++2>e—___ It seems from a Colorads dis- patch that there is a white regi- iment that Roosevelt ought to drum out of service. The crime with which the soldiers are charg- ed-is worse than anything the Brownsville negroes were ever charged with. army. We prefer {So believe that the re- port that a fund is being raised among army fffcers to defend the | has cently placed-in commission Telephone 53| Hains brothers ‘is a slander on the {a de,g ambulance of which friends ,0L the pet.animals are exceedingly yi on F ao 2+ Mr Taft promises to convene $4.09 a Year! coneress immediately in extra ses- 10 Cents a Week| sion after his inauguration, in case tatesville| He is elected, to revise the tariff Mr. Bryan doesn’t need to. , ———_+<@>-o—_——— Since the announcement of President Castro’s intention retire 165 miles into the interior, the question arises whether Holland has any guns that cam shoot that far. : a A traveler who has just return- ed from a trip around the world reports that he found the whole world using American corn pro- ducts—ineluding, we presume some in liquid form. rent GP Gee Read Mr. Bryan’s Des Moines speech. It is worth reading. It is also worth preserving for re- ference and rereading as republi- ean writers attempt from time to time to answer it. It is the best speech ever yet delivered by Col- onel Bryan and that is saying a heap. —_—_—_—_~++2>-»—___—__ Athol, Mass, is in a terrible situ- ation. The water is infested by Aphanizomenoa, one of the ecyano- phycene. No wonder that there is talk of ealling out the militia — Philadelphia Inquirer. There might be, if Athol were in Pennslyvania, but the bright lexicon of Massachusetts is full of words like that. ~<a Mr. Herring of New York, who is due to deliver a naeroplane to the government for trial at fort Myer early next month, is said to be planning to take it from New York through the air by its own power, instead of shipping it by freight. There can be no doubt that the aeroplane will be prompt- ly accepted by the government without further trials if Mr. Herr- ing comes swooping into the fort as he promises to do. = > STOP THROWING RICE. It is said that a movement is on foot to call a halt upon the cus- tom of throwing rice at departing brides and bridegrooms. Pullman car conductors are eomplaining of the trouble it gives them and a learned divine informs us that Adam and Eve had no rice thrown on them on their hon- ) eymoon. Now comes a physician who de- nounces the practice as danger- ous to life. Very recently a bridegroom re- eeived a handful of rice in his right ear and as a result he was obliged to spend his honeymoon in a hospital and undergo a seri- ous and dangerous surgical oper- ation. Old shoes are also dangerous missiles, and in the hands of an envious and revengeful rival they might easily prove fatal to a hap- py man or woman. In fact, it is not clear that eith- er rice or old shoe throwing is a kind or elegant proceeding. There are many who look upon marriage as a Sacrament, enjoined by the head of the Christian Church and a thing very Holy. Is the throw- ing of an old shoe an appropriate culmination of a celebration so or- dained and sanctified. __ Unles syou know of sola good reason for doing it, why continue the practice? —_———_2 +2 _ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——~<2>-—____ 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. Bs STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Bostrjn’s Dog Ambulance. - Bost‘on’s Animal Rescue League Froud. It cost more than many a conveyance for sick and injured human beings and more than sev- eral dozen loads of stray dogs would be worth $1,500.—The wag- on looks like a hospital ambulance, -Jis black with red trimmings, and has perfect sanitary arrafigements inside. fresh air passing through in sufficient quantity to keep it pure, and when the vehicle is emp- ty it can be washed out with a hose. All the sides and the floor are metal lined and metal cages are built in it, with compartments so arranged that the ambulance can carry 24 small dogs,:or six small. ones and six large ones, at the same time. The small compart- ments are in front and the larg- est, which are big enough for the bulkiest St. Bernard, are on the bottom in the rear. The driver and attendant, who are experienced in treating ani- mals have an emergency box in front, containing chloroform, band ages, cotton and carbolic solutions. —Chicago News. HE A Pretty Warm Fish. A weil known fisherman was along the edge of a lake near the roots of a large tree, which was a favorite spot for the perch. Luek had been only fair, and he was de- bating on the question of hauling in the lhne and going home when there came a powerful tug. He knew that he had a huge fish and struggled vigorously for twenty minutes before he landed his prize. It was a sunfish, one of the largest he had ever seen. He landed it on the Yank, and then he noticed that the rays from the fish were so powerful that he was almost blinded, and the grass in vicinity was shriveled up by the heat. A few minutes later the man fell over. He had been sunstruckJ by the sunfish and was beyond hope.—Philadelphia American. He Ready To Go. An old Scotchman who threatened with blindness consult- ed an oculist. ““Will you have a little stimu- lant?’’ inquired the doctor. **Ou, aye, I'l tak’ anlthin’ you have the quick rejoinder. was a drank 0’ ? 35 handy,’’ was “‘Oh, that’s the trouble,’’ ex- claimed the oculist. ‘‘You’ll have to stop drinking or you'll lose your eyesight.”’ The old chap pondered a mo- ment. ‘“A’ weel, doctor, doesna much matter; I hae everythin’ that’s worth seein’ anyway.’’ worth seein’ anyway.’’—Success Magazine. ++ >» ____ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo. 16 9:10! 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23] 10:10] 10:30! 9-50 East No.36 10:28] 10:28} 9:50 West |No.11] 11:10} 11:10 10-30 Evening Trains. East [No.22| 12:20] 12:20! West |No2i| 3:45! 3:45} East {No12| 7:55! 7:55) 7:25 South INo.15| 7:30! 8:15]. 7:25 North |No.24 8:45] 8:55] 8:25 West |No.35] 10:22] 10:22} 9:50 Do You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phoue to N. W. Fox’s Bicycle Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plumber. fishing for perch and was seated | 4 ANY EMBALMER Most Moderna and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell eases My new eight.columa Funeral Car eannot be excelled in the county. Prompt attention. livet of ser- vice “Terms reasonable. Wien in need of anything in my line ‘phone 71 through the week and Didl at nigat and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ‘phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. RESTAURANT vve are prepared to furnish as good table Soard as can benad in the city. | AT $12.50 PEbh MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & [acFaRLAND 538 CENTER STREDT WOOD FIBRE PLASTER “SECOND TO NONE” EXPERISNCED PLASTERERS PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST PLASTER ON THE MARKET, THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. AND BOOKLET, YOU. Statesville Plasier & cement LOmpany, C. WHEN A CUSTORER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations is quality or lezeth of service. THE REGOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Gone by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Ne ey ued ees Given Special attention. ASK FOR PRICES IT WiLL PAY Statesville, N. Things of Se ai nad Trust Ox. Phone Nos. 55. ; = rAd DY) § W. E. MUN PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co, uPeal highway Gf Trade Ane Travel Through The Southern States. Througo Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains hetween pence! Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. Many delightfu! summer a and winter resorts ¢ on and resched by Scuthern Railway. “The Lang of the Sky. “ane Sapphire Country” in sceaic west ern NorthCarolinsa. beautiful at all seasons. Hctels of the bighest class. * For detailed information to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N <<. S.H.Hard wick,P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. W asbington, D.C. apply > FF CHESTER BROS. 108 SCUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of fwifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building : UNDERTAKER 5808080808080808 97808080890 Cee 888 eae be. bOnOSOBOSC a pOCOOROSOO0SO deced 5820 CO0S0COSU 2 2 ; z iO $ : 4 MAN IS KNOWN. BY THE zg Q CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its Soa tas le 2 ICe0ec 99980808090009>8094 9 08080 S0BOSCRaR et henegececszectoseseeetene SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank er 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 92ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the. Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HIRST NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 SE T S eR Se o k te eR Pa s s Sa s a c e c es e eo e O SH C R SE O SO R T CO N T R BO R Ce C R SS O SO k bo b o OB O O U BC U TS O S S O BU S SU C RO S C OC BO b S O E S E Nb O b O R O S CS T CAPITAL cy Pi t o t yt ) 0 5 a oh ‘i O © © Safe Guarded By Financial Integrity the Merchants & Farmers Bank assures you atsolute protection for all funds de- |; positea in its care: ‘ Court- sy eous attention to the needs of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve- ry facility demanded by commercial usagés is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr services. - MERCHANTS 8 FARMERS BANK OF STATESVILLE INCORPONATED C&éPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: L, T. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’s ‘ F, B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, ‘Asst. Sees & Treas. Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. oe I. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither. J. R. Hill, £. B 2 Els ee l ee ge | POSSCCOCOCCCROODES EC OOD0E eL. A. GO LDMANS Don’t age to see the§ Three Beautiful faa? iumis I am going to give away to my cus tomers. This contest SO 0 G 8 O 0 0 6 OO O O OO C O O O O O S O C C O 45 4 5 oS 5 will close November 1. See me! See them! Ce c u b b u e b e b e e n s b d d d c c c e s e o c A bd O8 0 a pO 8 O9 0 O* o oe e s or e s 7 o Pe . el e es Ph O PI O PO Pe s a . or oy Be e ee Pa g ee +. + & ©. © ; W B. ELLIS RE-APPEARS. North Carolinian Escaped From . Asylum Over Three Years Ago. New York, Aug. 25.—William B. Ellis, who escaped from Rover- crest Sanitarium, Long Islanj, ov- er five years ago after having been declared insane by the Supreme Court, complains in a letter to The New York Herald from Nor- folk, Va., that efforts to have hin- self declared sane in this State have met with no responce, even after the officials of the Manhat- tan State Hospital, as he alleges, had been cited to appear by Judge Victor J. Dowling, of the Supreme court, last April. Ellis’ petition to the Supreme Court constitutes the first that had been heard of him in this city since his eseape. After having lost $150,000 W. B. Ellis came to New York from North Carolina and-started a pub- | lishing business. He formerly had been a tobacco manufacturer. In April, 1903, he was committed to Bellevue after having threatened to shoot F. H. Fries, of Winston Salem, N. C., president of the Roa- noke & Southern Railway Com- pany. Ellis said that Mr. Fries, who had been the teacher of his bible class, had caused him to lose his fortune, and he prepared suits against Fries aggregating $250,000. Mrs. Ellis and _ his friends declared Ellis sane. He was declared insane however, but escaped after having been com- mitted. Ellis alleges that Judge Dow- ling’s application was ignored and that he had no money further to rarry on his efforts to have him- self adjudged sane. At the Manhattan State Hospit- al, Ward’s Island, last night Dr. Herman C. Everts, in the abscence of William Mahon, superintendent said that while he had no personal knowledge of Ellis, it was not true that a Supreme Court cita- tion had been ignored, because all such orders received punctilious | % attention. —_++@-————— - Cruelty to Convicts. Georgia is having its semian-|§ nual indignation meeting overt the brutal treatment of its own con- viets. It is reported that convicts | # on the state prison farm and injf the hands of wealthy convict lees- es have been tied up by their : thumbs and lashed in some in-|% stances, until they died. These reports may or may not /¥ similar | 8 be true this time, but charges have been made before and proved true. Always there E have been the same indignation meetings and the same express- jons of horror by the Georgia news papers—and that is all. Nothing was really ever done to stop such inhuman practices although lack- ing knowledge to state the contra- ry, one may not doubt that there are laws spread upon the statute books threatening to punish them. But there are some laws made to look well in print and to sound well jn anti-election speeches. Per- haps those opposed to the torture of convicts belong to the latter class. And perhaps, also the rea- son they are not better enforced may be interred from the fact that the beaters of convicts are gener- ally describbed in the newspapers as Col. So-and-so one of he richest and most prominent social figures in Georgia.”’ There is no more nefarious sys- tem in existence. A state has no right to traffic in the services of its wards. It has no right to un- bruden its responsibilities on pri- vate individuals whose greed and inhumanity may know no bounds when trying ¢o wrench wealth out of the labor of helpless creatures. The farming out of convicts in Georgia is more heinous than peo- nage—for it is the state itself ble bruality and shrinks its duties which lends its sanction to poss> as a governing body—Washing-) ton Post. —_———_++@>e—__—_ BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A.W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St ' BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM) (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. | phone 61. 127 W Broad St. FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR | fresh fish, Iredell Cafe, all or- ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf BOYS WANTED—A HALF Doz. en bright boys who are willing to get out and hustle are want- ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. Boys can earn good money doing this work. Apply at the office. “SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Public schools and college text : books furnished at one half the : state price. Send M. O. with: order and we will send by first | mail or express prepaid. All! kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C., d Swtf —— = ee DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September 5th one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ. | en bright boys who are willing | to get ont and hustle are want- | ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. Boys ean earn good | money doing this work. Apply at the office. | PIANOS TUNED—WHILE Play- ing his engagement at the Gem | theater this week, Prof. Gruber | |B beeeeooececeoooocooooocces Bn ee eeer eet eeceececerre or ! I ©0 0 @ WREK MAKE HEADQUARTERS AT OUR STORE. YOU ARE WELCOME No matter whether you want to buy goodsornot. Our C!ean-Up Prices will continue every day this week, lest you forget, we will call your attention again to some of our biggest values. mee EXTRA SPECIALS FOR FIREMENS WEEK Rubber whistling Balloons each 5c Air Blloons, expands 8 inches, all colors, each Megaphones, a whole lot of them for 10 and Confetti, put up in mice packages Bryan and Taft watch fobs 2000 comic post cards, the very kind tosend your friend during Firemans week UMBRELLA SPECIAL Regular $1.25 Umbrella, the kind that will wear, natural wood handles, price next week All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd All Colored Lawns, former prices 8%, 10, 12% and 15 cents, our clean up price{is only LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair EMBROIDERY Fine lot of Emdroidery, 4 to 9 inches wide; made on good quality of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents a Wards elean tp price. se Sc TRADE AT LAWRENCES EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. IT WILL PAY YOU LAWRENCE BROS. CO. vice of any who may des’re| their pianos tuned. Leave all | orders with Manager Gregory | at the Gem. aug26 4t | SS Eee Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Linimeat or achild dying of crouv or sore throat | that had been rubbed with announees that he is at the ser- | — = oe MI EM AT ee... Yay a) ow ,ESSSESSSSCSSSVEetSesetEeKe ‘RUN uy wv €¢ ¢ € 2 5 2 3 3 5 3 2 3 2 3 ¢ ¢ Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the Statesville Steam Laundry and notice how smooth it is. We have Special Edging Machines that make them smooth. We want to make yours smooth. e ik Statesville Steam Laundry ® U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone I22 a. . a.m. mem me. 0 it am. . SSSSSeseSSSeSGeSeseseseeste 2 ‘€ 3 3 pt it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two things alone. :-: Far FOR SALE! ' | | Six room cottage in nice location on Armfield street. Rents well, ts Ee FESESS SSCP CEES CC ESE PES EEE * YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED - HER«. _. Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldsence, Ellwood poultry and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles, ee 1 6é 66 ee 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 oe ee ee Painted “‘V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized i The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car>just in ~ «A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof pa:nt ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- —— building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina EVANS tHARDWARE COMPANY. FEPEPEESPEEESEHEEPRESESES tb fp to d fe d p . Ls .. ht RR th ft ff Bo f f o ed b e i e d b e f o e f h dp s ch looks well, and offered at a bargain. | ERNEST G. GAITHER {nsurance and Keal Estate Phone No. 23. THE NORTH CAROLINA . oD) College of Agriculture and Mechanic: Arts | Practical education in Agricul-, ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton | Manufacturing, Dyeing and ID. dustrial Chemistry...Tuition $45 _ Fe e8 Ne e ke e e ke sa k s fa k e s ke k ee d 3 | } ' B8 e S e s e s e s e s e 8 e : OS OOTOOOTO o WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25PER MONTH J z.SeoSza zs PROPRIETOR QO > Ce S e B e 8 e t I io HI a year; Board $10 a month.. .120° Sckslarships.. admission at the College on Sep- | tember 2. Address | THE PRESIDENT, West Raleigt, N. C. Examinaticns for WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH |THE IREDELL BROOM C0. some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. Need not be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. Has resumed work at. the old Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. | Over stocked, must sell. Come) and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FOR SALE—House and lot on We make a speciaity o: first class wood ready for the stove Alexander street Bargain for and guarantee prompt delivery. party wanting a good home. PHONE 113. See or write B. W. Crowson, IREDELL BROOM CO. Statesville. N. C. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. aug 20 ¢ Le ee e bd Pe s fi Ni ‘ A — The Only Big Circus to Visit This Sec ion This Year. nt ls ey er a . areas A N) 3) Dore 92 \ » 7} OY \ AB an RA Vee SS\~ ra DD ™~ = e > Lg — ZN “(CYCLE DAZZLE i. WEIGHING Biggest, on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Buiit 60-Foot Cars. Ten Big Shows in One, Expense Daily $3,500.09. $10,000.00 in New Features. : Ny au y Sil, v rys $3 COMBINED MENAGERIES. 4 Bio Circuses! 4 Big Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Act:. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers .80 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of {High Wire and Sensational Acts _.,|2°----- ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN QNE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,{Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPiIEBTH WiLD WEST tivery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Uanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry. Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. i 20 Male and Female Rider. '300 Daring Gymnast,:\imble Acrobats and Talented Aerialists, the Pick of All A: e jic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. "$300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableau Wagons, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers.. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi. cal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads, EE TET eM Se RE ITD - Se rae at PTGS eee We AGE > ERT MIE a aR ORL SS ST Mr ee ne - Rn igi cher ie r me er r RT I OM ees Tees SN MRM es eae ey Leper's Fate in Balance. NO DOUBT ABOUT DISEASE. President of North Carolina Board of Health Suggests That if the Disease was Contracted in the Army Uncle Sam Should Care for Leper Early. Washington, Aug. 26.—Deriv- ing his only comfort from the Bible, John R. Early, leper, pa- tiently awaits the answer from the State Board of Health of North Carolina, which will con- demn him to a_ lingering death amid strangers or take him to his native heath, where his burdens may -be lightened by the sight of his wife and child and the cheer- ing messages of friends. Publie and official interest has become so strong in the ease of the unfortunate man that Com- missioners West and Morrow were visitors at the detention camp on Potter’s field today. I is proba- ble , too, that Early’s wife and child will be allowed to visit him. The Commissioners, on their way to inspect the new crematori- um on the grounds of the Wash- ington Asylum this morning, drove near the leper’s camp. At the dead line, several feet away from the army tent which shelters Early, they stopped. This has been the hardest day for the leper, of whose disease there is no longer any doubt. With a slow, drizzling rain fall- ing; with the ordinary pleasant outlook of river, hill and meadow land transformed into a dull mon- ochromo Early needed all of the small comfort which his conversa- tions with guards and the reading of his Testament affords him. An enormous basket filled to the over- flowing with the choicest blossoms was brought to him with the card of a Washington florist. Because of the unusual nature of Early’s malady, requests from medical men of Washington to ex- amine the leper ahve begun to pour in upon the Health depart- ment. Two such requests were granted this morning. One was to a prominent practitioner of Washington, the other to a spec- ialist of skin diseases from Missis- sippi. Neither doctor was per- mitted to touch Early. Dr. Gillette Thomas, president of the state board of health of North Carolina, has suggested to Mr. McLean, the acting health officer of Washington, that the leper, John R. Early,’if he con- tracted the disease while in the United States army, ought to be taken care by the war department and tomorrow Mr. MeLean will eall upon officials of the war de- partment and take the matter up with them. ——__<+@p COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Strict good midling......... 1014 Good middling.... ......... 103% dine. 2. 10144 Stains and Tinges........... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a lower tendency today. Spots dropped 10 points and closed at 9.70. Futures closed as follows: RIS see ee ee 8.72 @Oetober : os os ee 8.54 December: 5 5 a es 8.44 SRE oo 8.37 — >> Married Today. Mr. Alvin R, Miller and Miss Zora I. Johnson were married at the home of the bride at Shiloh at 10 o’clock this morning. Mr. Miller conducts a livery business at New Sterling. ——_ 4+ Mrs. James Linker who has has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. L. Steele for the past three weeks left this morning for|/ Mooresville to visit two sons who reside near there. NO (sAME TODAY. , j ee g Manager N attress Wires “Hickory | Not to (Some—Ground’s in Bad Conditicn After the. Rains— | May Play Double , Header To- | Morrow. f Early this morn’.ng Manager | Nattress wired the, Hickory boys not to come as the recent heavy rains have put thie grounds in bad shape. é It is hoped however that it will elear up today and we may have a double beader to-morrow. At any rate, if it does not rain any more we will have a game tomor- row afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. The regular program mentioned in yesterday’s paper for Saturday will be carried out. That is, the game will be called at 10 o’cloek Saturday morning. Stevens will also be present. He did some nice work for Statesville at Hickory. Don’ forget the dates and hours. SKY SCRAPER. ——_++@>e—__ Mrs. Rayle Improving. Mr. J. C. Rayle returned Mon- day from Roope, Tenn., where he was called a few weeks ago on ac- count of the serious illness of his wife, who was visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Honts. Mrs. Rayle is much improved and expects to join her husband here in a few weeks. gs ee Fire at Court House. Fire was started in one of the furnaces at the court house yes- terday for the first time this year. The heat generally was appre- ciated by the officials and those who had business there. ——__—_+- +09 Marriage License. A marriage license was granted yesterday to Mr. H. C. Poore and Miss Ethel Moose. They expect to be married to- morrow. 4 Expensive Street Row. Charles Beasley and H. C. Smith, two attaches of the carni- val had a falling out in front of the St. Charles hotel yesterday af- ternoon. Several ‘‘licks’’ were passed. In Mayor Grier’s court each was assessed $4.75. This was paid and and the men were given their liberty. 4+ Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Vietor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Posr OD= OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPING 23s" <=. petitors, by not accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 7 per cent. of theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ‘“ Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. : a a5 Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing \ JISITING CARDS, Fine Stati — Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. «A MBROSE MILLER 209 East Fees} Shceud St., NewYork, Os. Z ial—For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fi: i Cards (name only) in neat ox. Send PO. a stamps. Send 6¢c if registration is desired me give you a bid. ee mnt a | e2000000006080008900960SE2 | FOR THIS WEEK PROFESSOR GRUBBER OF MARION THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Spring Gardening,” ‘ihe Crusader’s Return” And Others. THE GEM THEATRE : BOOSH COSTS SDIUSHSSSSUSISSSSSES AUCTION SALE We will close out our remnantef goods consisting of a little of VO O V M O Y V S O O O E S E of : WO B R B C E R E R E R B E B ET E S TA R E E most everything At Auction, Beginning Tues- day, the 25th. There will be two auctions dailythroughout the week as follows. From 10 to 12 A. M. and 3 to 5P. M. Don’t miss this sale. WILHELM BROS., at The Big Store. as ii maculately clean asthe cation with A. W. Holler & tary plumbers. gas : AN x Rubber f Overshoes This Wet Weather. = it DE DR VR doctor bills. see ne ). R. MILLER, a Shoe Man. NA Sa k e WR : De v , i o a 80 0 6 0 9 9 9 9 8 9 6 ————————— WetSCSSSECESSELSESEESESEEN - BY THE AID OF SANITARY PLUMBING i Wi there is no reason why your Og kitchen sink cannct be keps xe Vs ITN TR dishes you eat from. All ws wy BON danger of disease germs, ver- we ay =. ti f {x cif ’ min or foul odors is abso- eR wh ily NDS lutely eradicated, because it KR Ve dit = ~ a can easily be cleaned and 48° ye phil a kept so. If yor are buildiag Fes x . = ef! \\\\iz a new house or repairing an fe \ old one, get into communi- ie Co., tae most scientific sani- sgn They can ®< ww work necessary in irreproachable style. ete : ws wy, A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY « aby hone No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. me z= 5335S 3353S SSS SS SS 2S 22EEEN Ks De TR GR DR GR DR LRRD DRER m * To be Caught Without a Pair of . We've just what you are looking for in WET WEATHER af N FOOTWEAR and our prices are so reasonable that it will re be far better and easier to buy Rubbers than it will to pay && + Ra ny BB O 4 FAS RNG RS RE RS REE mae BOHOHOHOHOHeESEeZeReHS SRORS OGRE EVERYBODY WE WELCOME YOU TOTHE STORE OF QUALITY = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. @ Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. . BBOEUCGECECHSCOCEOGRORECHROCEEC CEE HO R O N ® F Z C H O N G ® | See our Hne of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. ‘OO ONIHBSINYNA STATESVILLE HOUSE CONCRETE SIDEWALKS Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar-. ing. Clothing called for ana return- ed3promptiy. . CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH as I have had 21 years of STATESVILLE experience. PRESSING CLUB I make a specialty of con| an EXCELLENT CHANCE Is erete sidewalks and put} offered any one having $1,500 dowu the kind that stays. to invest to enter a safe and it _ She ares paying mercantile business ven- ture. Can have the active man- work of any kind done let] agement of the business and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ eare Mas- OSCAR UARLSON, | cot. aug? 7 tf I can do your work right — FE ms Ry Se OeCceCs? 99808020805 F 2B2BO BOBS BONS S Cop aO bo qj Porececececeneelee] A Show Down| i In a sharp contest nothing but ‘‘quality” and appearance -toure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the ORLD BEST” Wack are the goods of Quality. After ali i been eaid, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it i still a fact that “QUALITY” 1S THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE 5 cet best results you must have the best of everythin ae yarn, best colors, best machines and best help, with auch a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer for the coods of “quality.” Se e e ee e es ek e S e c e t el e fe s c u e So e da e : THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL, SCHOOL DIRECTORY. Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools, 1. School cf Arts and Sciences, with eight professors and giz assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi. ble. il. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. : 111. School of Art, with two professors, and inculding j Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor V. School of Business, with one professor, and including St nography, Book-keeping and Typewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a directa and two assistanis. : Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily doma | tic service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formation, address R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. is the oldest (41 year-) aud first Business College in Va., (second in the Scouts) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘“Itis the leading Bus: oees College South of the Potomac River.” _ “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business ma for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. ‘ | _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer. cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. — 2 _ VACATION IS OVER | And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term HNROLL NOW As There are @ number of advantages to those enrolling , at this season of the year, besides you will have complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, whe i i ir & after the election. n business begins to sally” INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER, President. ena Southern § Conservatory of Music Not the largest, but the best. Thorough! up-ta- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists © Viclinists, in all degrees. Superior advant ages at smallcost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. _@ W. BRYANT, Director For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehouse™®™ Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who # — unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks a ee respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you- oe demand for cotton graders and eotton buyers. Session opens Sept particulars. = — : __ OAKRIDGE mone rrruTe Nest session of this celebrated achool begins Sept. ist. Bat preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipmett best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalog’? : J. A. & M. 1. HOLT. AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE — MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. S 1 ° 7, : et muh st. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for furth? | Oak Ridge N.C. fe G b a O hea anc and wid eon this wer ness Cox as q ind TH with sions siast ficht by f who decla agal polid OCCA roll plan sent ever men pro the ¢ part. cuss gube noun Be to th no 0 befo 66 and at Sp daug visit Hend eracy next Th of } atten SS TE TAG PME RT ITA A = ENE AL NE SG ORY PII EP a IO lee MMOL 52 KVEN Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, August 28, 19908. ING Ma x COT. Repuolicans Name Ticket ADJOURNMENT FOLLOWS. They Make Declaration in Favor of Local Self-Government— Only Fight on Floor was Made by Marion Butler who Lost as Usual—Much Harmony. Charlotte, Aug. 27—With the selection of a full state ticket, headed by J. Elwood Cox, banker ; and manufacturer of High Point, and a platform which indirectly throws down the gauntlet to dem- ocrats on the question of state- wide prohibition, the republican convention completed its work this evening and adjourned. The ticket and platform alike were selected with a view to ap- pealing to the conservative busi- ness interests of the state. Mr. Cox is wealthy and widely known as one of the state’s captains of industry and a pioneer in its de- velopment. The full state ticket follows: Governor—J. High Point. Lieutenant-governor—Chas. Toms, Hendersonville. Seeretary of -State—Dr. Cyrus Thompson, Onslow. Treasurer—W. E. Griggs, Lin- eoln. Auditor—J. Q. A. Wood, Pas- quotank. Attorney General—J. F. New- ell, Mecklenburg. Superintendent Public Instrue- tion—Rev. J. L. M._ Lyerly, Rowan. Commissioner of Agriculture— J. M. Mewborne, Lenoir. Railroad Commissioner—H. S. more, Rowan. Insurance Commissioner—J. B. Norris, Wilkes. Commissioner of Labor and Printing—C. M. Ray, Mecklen- bure. Electors at Large—Thomas Set- tle, Buncombe; A. A. Whitener,. Catawba. Much Harmony. The nominations were made without opposition and the ses- sions were harmonious and enthu- siastie throughout. The only fight on the floor was precipitated by former Senator Marion Butler, who insisted upon a straightout declaration in the platform against the state-wide prohibition policy of the democrats and this oeeasioned a lively tilt, bu¢ on the roll eall Butler lost out, and the plank was allowed to stand as pre- sented: ‘‘We favor, as we have ever favored, local self-govern- ment,’’ ete. Whether the issue of prohibition will be injected into the campaign is a question which party leaders seem loath to dis- euss, though it is known that the gubernatorial nominee is a pro- nouneed prohibitionist. Beyond minor amendments to to the party plan of organization no other business was brought before the convention. ———-+>- To and From Wilkesboro. The Wilkesboro Chronicle says: **Congressman R. N. Hackett and elector John Gwaltney spoke at Sparta, Monday. Esq. John MHenderson’s three daughters, of Iredell county. are visiting their uncle Esq. A. G. Hendren at Straw. od The Daughters of the Confed- eraey will hold a special meeting next Monday at.4 o’elock. The members will be the guests of Mrs. M. R. Adams and a full attendance is desired. Elwood Cox, F. CARNIVAL CROWDS. Visiors are Commencing to Flock to the City in Large Numbers— All the Shows are in Full Opera tion—Some of the Attractions. The fireman’s big event is now going full blast and despite the weather which has been every- thing except what might be desir- |ed, there is a good crowd of visi- tors in the town. The Johnny J. Jones exposition shows are now giving their full program both afternoon and night. Tomorrow will undoubtedly see record breaking crowds in the city and at the carnival grounds. Big Battle Tonight. Beginning tonight at 8 until 11 o’clock ‘‘The Pike,’’ the famous amusement street of the Exposi- tion Shows, will present a remark- able scene in the shape of a Con- fetti Battle in which hundreds of men, women and participate. One thovsand sacks of the am- munition will be given away to the ladies free, from 7:30 to 8:30 o’elock, and all desirous of bat- tling with their friends can do so to their heart’s content without cost. Confetti battles are famous in many foreign countries.and this will be the first recorded in States ville. Big crowds are expected to- night to join in the fun for the benefit of the Firemen’s. carnival. The Big Snake. Jumbo, the big snake is attract- ing a heap of attention and its owners are reaping a rich harvest of dimes. A number of big rep- tiles are exhibited but it is Jum- bo, a specimen captured in the Philippines, and_ said to be the largest snake in captivity that at- tracts the most atenion. The Working World. This is the name of one of the most interesting mechanical de- vices ever put on exhibition. It consists of a representation of scenes in real life and 52 dif- ferent figures are employed, be- sides houses, barns, blackmith shops, saw mills, ete. Each figure works independtly the others. <A draws a train of ears over a steel truck and through a representa- tion of Hoosi¢ tunnel. One figure is a cigarette fiend and he con- sumes from 25 to 30 of the coffin nails per day. Another prefers his pipe and with one hand he re- moves the pipe from his mouth. The invention was made by Mr. S. J. Cantara who exhibits it and it required over two years of his time to complete it and put it in working order. Mr. Cantara is a Yankee and his home is in Beddford. Me. His invention is a complete mystery to mechanics and there are many things that they would like to have Mr. Contara explain to them. The Old Plantation Show. Mr. Leon W. Marshall’s Old Plantation show has already sprung into popular favor. One side of the big tent is reserved for eolored partons and each per- formance sees both sides well filled. The show is a really meri- torious one. There is good sing- ing and the commedians and clowns as as funny as the funniest. The costumes, especially those worn by the female contingent of the east are costly and handsome. There are a number of other at- tractions on the grounds. amoné& them the animal show. This is very popular. ——____+@ eo ___—- - A daughter was born this morn- ing to brighten the home of Dep- uty Collector I. M. Gordon. Both mother and child are do- ing nicely. ehildren will of locomotive Davidson Went Aifer Shotgun FREE FIGHT FOLLOWED. Carnival Breeds Crime—Many Cases Keep Justices Busy—Big Row Down by the Jail—Anoth- er at Depot—Gaither Brothers Restaurant at Show Grounds Entered. Charles Carter who says he comes from Kentucky and one of the Jones Carnival Co., was in Mayor Greer’s court last night. ie had an altercation at the de pot yesterday with a negro and was arrested. The negro escaped. It was shown that there was more or less profanity used and a fine of $5 and costs was imposed. For Retailing. The case against Cal. Shook of} Shiloh township for moonshining { is being tried by Magistrate Sloan this afternoon. There are a number of wit- nesses and the case is consuming considerable time. Lawyer L. C. Caldwell appears for the de- fendant. Robbed Gaither Brothers.. Messrs, C. R. and W. W Gaither have several privileges at the ear- nival grounds. Among these is the restaurant right. These pop- ular young men have fitted up a commodious eating house and soft drink establishment. Ice cream is one of their specialties and they are specially fitted up to serve ladies either singly or in parties. They have a big stock stored at the grounds and night before last the place was entered and a quan- tity of stuff stolen. They went about it in the right way to eatch the intruders. Be- ieving that they would return again last night for another load Mr. Will Gaither and Policeman W. H. MeKay concealed them- selves, soon after the shows shut down for the night. They did not have long to wait before three men approached and one of them went to an old buss whic his used as a store house and started to enter it. The men made a -leap for the intruders. One of the trio escaped but Jim Oliver and Cor bett Tort, attaches of the show, were caught. In Mayor Grier’s court this morning there was no evidence to show that Tort at- tempted or intended to enter the buss and he was discharged. Oliver was found guilty and was held for the superior court. In default of $100 bail he was sent to jail. For Stelaing Horn. A colored musician named Stevens was before Magistrate P. C. Carlton this morning for trial on two warrants. One of them charged the larceny of a barri- tone horn and the other obtaining money under false pretences. On the false pretense charge he was discharged while on that for larceny he was found proba- bly guilty and held for the superi- or court in the sum of $160. He is now employed by Mr. Leon W. Marshall in the Old Plantation Show and _ that gen- tlyman went on his bond. Pat Chappelle. eolored, pro- prietor of the Rabbitt Foot Com edy Company was the complain- ant. The defendant claimed that he had purchased the horn from a brother of Chappelle’s who runs the Funny Folks Company, a col- ored organization of players with which he was once connected and > attaches of the Johnny J.|-: PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those ..Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss Clara Foard is Visiting ‘Miss Sadie Downum at Lenoir. Mr. J. B. Robeson has moved his famiy to Mooresville. Mr. John Brown of Mooresville is in town on business. : Deputy Sheriff J. M. Deaton of Mooresville, is here today. Miss Nannie M. Bonner return- ed last night from a visit with friends at Shelby. Mr. Wade H. Caffey has return- ed from Asheville where he spent several days. Mr. T. H. Doster of Monroe is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. M, Ev- banks. Miss Nora Thompson of Lex- ington is visiting Miss Helen Hug- gins on Front street. Mrs. H. N. Johnston and chil- dren are visiting Mrs. W. L. Har- bin at 344 Alexander street. Miss Frances Goodson of Con- cord is visiting Mrs. C. E. Mills on West End avenue. Mr, and Mrs. F. Garland Mun- day of Newbery, S. C., are visiting relatives here and in the county. Mr. J. P. Sowers and children have returned to their home in Salisbury after a several days’ visit with relatives here. Mrs. G. A. Jenkins of Gastonia is the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. F. Munday. Mrs. Jenkins was here for a day or two and re- turned home Wednesday. Misses Reid and Mary MeMa- han of Davie county and Miss Berncie Dixon of Yadkin county are spending ‘‘Home coming week’’ with Miss Beatrice Graves at her home on Brevard street. a that while he had never paid for the horn in full there was more than enough due him for salary: to make up for what was still due on the instrument. Messrs. Nicholson & MeLough-' lin appeared for the prosecution and Mr. L. C. Caldwell for the defence. Got His Shot Gun. Human blood was shed shortly after the dinner hour today on the vacant lot in the rear of the J. K. Morrison & Sons’ store. Two men were arrested as a re- sult of a couple of fistic encoun- ters and a big crowd gathered to see the fun. Eye witnesses differ as to how the rumpus started but after an encounter between a man named Clarke and Osmond Davidson, on which the latter is said to have got the worst of it, Davidson went off returning soon after with a big double barreled shotgun. Deputy Sheriff Ward appeared at about this time and disarmed the man but did not arrest him. In less time than it takes to tell it, Davidson and aman named Ayers were ‘‘at it.’? Several “‘licks’’ were passed in rapid sue clssion and finally Davidson fell’ with Ayers on top of him!| About this time Deputy Sheriff Deaton arrived and with Mr. Ward’s assistance the men were parted and placed under arrest. While Sheriff Deaton was hold- ing Davidson some one hit him a cruel blow in the face. They will probably have their trial late thi safternoon. Davidson was bleeding badly when taken away by the officer. —___ 2-4 Elkin Postmaster Here. Mr. J. F. Walsh, postmater at Elkin, is the guest of Mr. James E. Tharpe today. Postmaster Walsh is on his way home from the republican conven- tion at Charlotte. visiting Statesville, = ey ot The 2 Re. Barium Spring =~ Editor The Mascot: Will you allow an old subscrib- er, and well wisher of your excel- lent paper, a little space to give your many readers, a short sketch of the late reunion at Winston- Salem. First, to thank the good people of the twin city for their great liberality, and hospitality in pro- viding for the old vets. This seribe noticed very little change in the old boys since the days of the sixties. Why when the bell rang for dinner, there, I witness- ed the grandest charge of my life, and if I say it myself I was near the storm center and well to the front. But after that charge on Wednesday this soldier was laid up for repairs. The rebel yell was all that was lacking we met the enemy (the rations) and they were ours. Tredel county was well represent- ed My old Co. C 4th regiment had five men on the ground. Co. A and H of the 4th regiment, I think were equally well represent- ed. The young people of Winston- Salem seemed to take a great in- terest in the old soldiers. Fine crops over this way. I saw an old comrade 83 years old who used to hunt possums where Win- rston now stands; his name is Hen- ry Weisner. Yours truly, H. T. JOHNSTON. — —<+@>-e——__ ~ To and From Hickory. The Hickory Democrat says: T. C. Alexander of Statesville is Visiting friends and rvlatives in this vicinity. Miss Lena Houpe of States- ville has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Click the past week but has returned home. Miss Rose Shuford has Miss Mary been Miller of Miss Mary Shuford has been visiting Miss Corie Copeland of Statesville. Mrs. A. L. Coble of Statesville spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Hickory. Miss Nora Cline went to States- ville Sunday to visit her uncle, Mr. George Brown. Some of the leading farmers tell us the sweet potato crop is better this year than it was last. ——— at EP —-————— Attended a Family Reunion. Dr. J. A. Seott has returned from Waynesboro, Va., where he went to attend a reunion of his brothers and sisters. This was held at the home of Mrs. Thomas E. Nininger. There are seven members of the family, five brothers and two sis- ters and their ages range from 40 to 60 years. The parents are both dead but all of the children are living. 4+ May Go to China. The Robesonian says. Mr. H. Lee Lazenby, of States- ville, who has for several months been engaged in superintending the construction of the court house at Lumberton, is consider- ing an offer to go to Peking, China, to superintend the erection of a building for the F. P. Mil- burn Co., Washington architects. The building is to be erected for the United States govern- ment. — HOO Republicans Return. Messrs. R. V. Tharpe, D. J. Wil- liams, J. W. C. Long, L. C. Wag- oner, B P. Young, George H. Brown and Dr. J. J. Mott return- ed last night from Charlotte where they atended the republi- ean convention. > State Libarion : Ea a ¥ = ee So ~ tSaYS= “F<om Mooresville. oresvinn Enterprise Miss Luda Stewart of States- ville, returned home yesterday morning after visiting at the home of Dr. N. G Meore. She Was accompanied by little Miss Annie Lardner Moore. Mrs. W. T. Dickson and chil- dren went to Statesville this morning on a Visit. Miss Blanche Gaither, of States- ville was a visitor here during the past week. Miss Mamie Gray is visiting her brother, Mr. Polk Gray in Statesville this week. Little Miss Dodson of Statesville is spending this week with Misses Ozell and Ruth Fair- childs. Miss Nora Tomlinson is Visiting in Statesville this week stopping at the home of Deputy Sheriff James W. Ward. ———~+@>-—___ Moose-Poore. Mr. H. C. Poore and Miss Ethel Moose were married at the home of the bride. on the Boulevard Wednesday evening The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. F. Mitchiner and was witnessed by only a small party of friends. Mrs. Poore is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W .A. Moose. Mr. Poore is a carver and is em ployed by the Kincaid Furniture | Company. Former Railroad Man Here. Mr. K. 8. Fink fcr years agent of the Seaboard Air Line at Char- lotte is in the city on business to- day. Mr. Fink is now connected wit hthe Clinchfield Coal Com- pany of Roanoke Va.. ——_—_~+< ao J. M. Deaton Sells Out. Mr. J. M. Deaton, democratic candidate for sheriff has sold out his interest in the livery business of Deaton & Cook at Mooresville to Mr. E. B. Brawley. The deal was consumated last Saturday when Mr. Brawley made a trade with Mr. Deaton for his interest in the livery business, which includes horses, mules, ve- hicles and a farm of 47 acres near town. Mr. Deaton still owns the stables and has leased same to the new firm which will be Cook & Brawley. Mr. Brawley who is miller for Tempicton Williams & Co., as- sumes charge of his interest the first of September. eos Mooresville Bond Issue. A special meeting of the Mooresville board of aldermen was held Thursday: afternoon in the Mayor’s office at which it was decided to add another ten thou- sand dollar issue to the proposed bond election and the date of the previously called election was changed from September 22nd to September 29th. The object of this additional amount is for the purpose of liqui- dating the amount due on the graded school building. — COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good midling Good middling Middime so oe Stains and Tinges The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a lower tendency today. Spots dropped 20 points and closed at 9.50. Futures closed as follows: Sue eye - = - THE EVENING-MASCO1 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year jn wus 2 Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - ae et in Statesville @. C., as -cond-class mail matter. "DEMOCRATIC TICKF?- NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Sor Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J: BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T, W. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation: Commissioner : B. F. AYCOCK. “tt. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. —— For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. =e COUNTY. _ For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives : N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. +4 Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., August 28— For North Carolina fair tonight in interior. Saturday fair, warmer. ——_+-+- —_—_—_— Oh, no, the notifications are not all over. Hisgen and Graves will be told about it tomorrow. ——_~+o- Bryan and Kern on the same day. It was a double shot and a seore in each instance. —— There must be something in this new theory of reciprical msanity. Look at Messrs. Taft and Roose- velt. _———+~@no———— Governor Glenn will soon begin} his tour of the county fairs, trying | . all the while to look as though he liked it. —_——_——— + The opinion is getting to be gen- eral that the ancient Sphinx must have been an early member of the Hitcheock family. ——— King Alfonso spent only a few hours in Paris, and then hurried on, like a good husband, to the Isle of Wight, to join his wife. It is pr obab? Roosevelt is -i2g to buy bis outfit for his Fay thIP in “Africa in London e2¥se SO Many, ‘American trust cheap+¢ there than at home. ————-_++@nrr—_ Roosevelt luck again! A brit- lant falling meteorite: <cete Size of a brick’,”? in barely missed Presia-=t Roosevelt’s house at sagamore Hill, according to the story and imbedded itself deep in the turf back of the presidential barn. ———_>~@r- eo The eagerness of the republicans to revise the tariff is illustrated by the fact that the meeting of the tariff sub-committee of the senate on finance, called for last Monday, had to be postponed on account of the failure of some of the, mem- bers to arrive. ee EO Ferdinand P. Earle of Middle- town, N. Y., popularly known as ‘< Affinity’? Earle, who divorced his wife to marry another woman, has now been arrested for beat- ing his ‘‘affinity.”” We congratu- late the first Mrs. Earle upon her escape from such a degenerate. —_—_—_<a1-——_— Gen Hains explains that his son wore his full uniform as captain of the U. S. army, when he was ar- raigned in court in strict aceord- ance with the army regulations. We suspect “that there are at least a few in the army who would be pleased were a dispensation granted permitting him to wear some other sort of suit. _ a tS If Prof. Bailey finally deter- mines that he will be unable to serve on the president’s farmers’ uplift commission, perhaps it would be well to take advantage of the vacancy thus unfortunately created to put a real farmer on the commission. The present mem- bership comprises three college and two literary agriculturists. —_—_~+2e——— ~ The charges against District Attorney Jerome of New York have been settled. In the report of his reent ‘‘investigation’’ Com- missioner Hand says: ‘‘No corrupt motive or action is even suggested. My conviction upon the whole case is that the re- spondent has been shown to have discharged the onerous duties of his office with zeal and ability, having the public good as his mo- tive, and that no incapacity, indif- ference or neglect of duty has been shown in any case.”’ Mr. Jerome can well afford to cet that framed. ———_++@ > - APPETITE STILL GOOD. District Attorney Dorin of Queen’s county N. Y., says that by an agreement with Attorney ‘MeIntyre counsel for the Hains brothers, the Annis murder case will be shorn of sensationism. ‘“The people are sick of the Thaw ease,”’ he declared, “‘they want no more such sensationalism.”’ Nonsense. The people are tired of the Thaw ease only because it is stale. They are quite ready for a new sensation and with a double head- er, like the Hains ease. why, all hands especially the insanity ex- perts will be in clover. + PLENTY OF ROOM. The Wilkesboro Chronicle says: “Tf Mr. Cowles is ‘perfectly willing to tell just where he stands on every public question,’ he cer- tainly has the field open—he hasn’t used up any of the territory heretofore—and any time he | wishes to proceed, the way is open without opposition. *"He has the right of way by ‘nanimous acclamation’ just any any time he wants to proceed.”’ ~—_— +e 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO.» that Pr:-sident -m pe goods can be bought © s Story. Polk Miller of Richmond blew face of the Al- 4 fresh breeze from | ro Polk Miller’s into the editorial 0 manack like the south a few days ago and w = promptly asked, latest darky story in V said it was about substituting 2} wild turkey for a tame turkey of course, for th irginia. He | ed him, in making the purchase. 4 if it was a tame turkey. ‘“O, yais, sir, it’s a tame tu ol right.’’ ‘“‘Now Ephraim, it’s a taame turkey?”’ ‘OQ. yais, sir, dere’s no sot 07| doubt "bout dat. It’s a tame tu = key ol right.’’ " He consequently bought the tur- | key, and a day or two later when | eating it he came across several | shot. Later on when he met ol Id} Ephraim, on the street he said: {| ‘Well, Ephraim, you told me that was a tame turkey, but I found some shot in it when I was eating | 1”? ‘‘O. dat war a tame tu’key ol | was Uncle Ephraim’s re- | ‘“but de fac’ | are You sure | ! | ' { right.”’ iterated rejoinder, is, boss, Ise gwine to tell yer in; confidence dat dem shot was in- | tended for me.’’ ———_+<+ First Vicsory of the Revolution. The :m. rtanee of the assau’ r Satie eee i oe sonan| The demonstrations against vari ous British armed vessels, os 4 ning with the upon schooner St. John in July, 1764, as well as the battle of Alamance. in North Carolina, in 1771, wer essentially local and were so far| Revolutionary Lown ring removed from the period that they pri oduced no ap- self. The ‘‘Boston Massacre’’ was | the repulse of a mob by a squad) of British regulars, but at fort William and Mary the roval si and- | ard was lowered for the first time and the gun-powder taken there- from was burned by the patriots at Bunker Hill. The king reco- gnized in the daring assault the | inevitability of the impending | struggle. There is truth in the} claim se forth on the tablet on the | Old Fort Constitution of hat the site marks “‘the first vic-| tory of the American Rey olution... —Army and Navy Lift. ———_2< oro j q + ‘ LO aay Overman’s Big Speech. Fayetteville, Aug. 26.—Senator Lee S. Overman opened the cam- paign here at noon yesterday and addressed about 1,000 people in the court room. His speech was based on politi- cal issues and was both brilliant and eloquent and much applause Was given him. —___0 +@+«____- Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. 42 Virginia reports something that seemed like a succession of earth- quake shocks. Can Mr. Taft have got stuck in the exces beoth again. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. ; Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North {No.16 9:10} 11:15} 10:30 South |No.23! 10:10} 10:30] 9:50 East |No.36; 10:28) 10:28} 9:50 West |No.11} 11:10) 11:10 19:30 Evening Trains. East [{No.22| 12:20] 12:20} — INo.21| 3:45} 3:45] INo 12 755) 755i 7-25 eas INo.15} 7:30} 8:15} 7:25 North |No.24] 8 45 8:55] 8:25 West |No. s 10:22} 10:22! 9:50 Do You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phose to N. W. Fox’s Bicycle Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plumber. new eight columa F uneral | eannot be excelled in the eounty. from old Uncle Ephraim and ask- | Prompt attention. } —— ee re Oe } tne |. UNDERTAKER AN? EMBALMER | Modern and Up-To-Date + in Iredell County. My | Equipmen i we Best of ser- vice Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line’ ney |’ 'p hone 71 th rough the week and | D151 at night and on Sundays. | Prompt attention ziven “phone orders. G. C. Critcher| = Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. RESTAU ee We are prepared to furn ‘Board as can be had, ‘in the city. AT $12.50 PEK MONTH Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & WeFARi LAND 538 CENTER STREET? & NGF WOOD FIBRE PLASTER ‘SECOND TO NONE” sp ca d } ‘—S «¢ 2 ‘\EEPERIENCED PLASTEIERS |PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST PLASTER ON THE MARKST, | THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES preciable effect upon the war it- AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU. ‘Statesville Plaster & Cement COMPANY, statesvilte, N.C. WHEN A GUSTOMER ish as good ¢ able | | Finds my Goods exceed his ex-! pectations in quality or lene th of service. ‘THE RECOLECTION remains long after the p: is forgotten. Things done by haives done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention of Loan and Trust Co.- Phone No. 55. VW. Rear PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co. treat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Puliman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts the south . High Class Dining Cars. Many delightfrl summer ard winter resorts ¢ on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenie west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information to nearest Ticket Agent, or R.L. Vernon, aE P.A. Cc harlotte,N e. S.H.Hard wick, P.T M. Washington, ‘D.C. W. = Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, DE: -]>- Bb CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. Cc. Phone 110, Successors to P. A. Jones. S*. Charles Hotel Building apply ! are Reyer) MUNDY ¢ | J rO C P O O S O L E R I N O I I S O 0 I T O T O O O N I O : ar } } Ww. F. HALL'S : Erect Of course its wants . —ALWAYS FRESH AT— A@TEOOTSOSLSCNENSOSOS OSS ee = 8088090808080 8S IST. Strength- - Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of 4TH. The banking experience of STH. The ability of the bank to To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL EVERAL THINGS {re to be considered in seleeting your Bank ss *] & e + OU V 2 E E Se o LA E L E E S T E S S . Bank is Managed. of accomodation displayed by the. Officers and Em- ployees. Officers. Properly and Prompily Hendle all Your Business $100.006 Le c eh cu b b i c c b e c d d e s e c s e o o n e \ s 0S ao t , a e 3 MERCHANTS a BANK L. T. STIMPSON., President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t | Don’t forget to see th Three Beautiful Prem- iums I am going give away to my cus-' tomers. will close November |. See me! Nt ( ‘ x3 ny cs A ic t fF T. Stimpson, J. L. Steven te Tk Kee we Pace son, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei Lazenby, E- G. — JR. Hill, £. B. Watts. _POCCOOCOSOOSOS9000OOOOOF 9080000000080000000000908 L. A. GOLDMAN: L. A. Goldman; ma oi i Ni e Ca Financial Integrity inthe Merchants & Farm>2rs ac Bank assures you atsolute | protection for all funds de- \ > positea in its care. _Court- == je eous attention to the needs of our depositors is required from allemployees; and eve- facility demarded by commercial usages is placed ; at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr services. ‘OF STATESVILLE INCORPORATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: F. B. BUNCH, See’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, ‘Asst. Seo’y & Treas. Directors: , Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE q> ) a= © This contest See them! SES PNT eS 22 Ee ES ae eR Prayer in Behalf of Railroad Men. At an aannual meeting of con ductors and engmeers some tim2 ago, Rev. George B. Stewart, one of the ‘avores cf the railroad men of the South. was asked te take part and open the me >ting with orayer, says an exckans: He was laudly #,plauded as h- entered ite hall ad stepped upoa the platform t. ¢ffer prayer, the railroad men with their wives and daughters present reverently bow- ed their heads and George Stuart. with trembling lips and deep emo- tion, offered the following prayer and as he left the platform a dozen men gripped his hand and brush- ed a tear from their eyes: “‘O Lord we meet as a body of railroad men, with our wives and daughters, to consult for our inter- est. We are reminded that life itself is a train and the road to heaven is a railyfad; Qod’s truth the rail; God’s love the fire and his promises the signal lights. Gen- eral manager of the road; the Su- perintendent of our train, and our survey the right of way and thy son purehased it with his blood. Thou didst lay the track and bal- last the road thou hast furnished rolling stock and art the owner and controller of it all. We look to thee for all our orders, and Thou must sign the checks of our daily bread. Be merciful in hand- ling our human mistakes and blun- ders and do not discharge thy un- worthy servants. ‘‘We are grateful for the Bible Thy book of rules and instructions be merciful in our examination and look with charity upon our failures. Thy promises and warn- ings are our headlights and hand lanterns, help us to use the mas to save our train from wreck. De- liver us from broken rails, blind switches, false signals and mistak- en orders. Be with us on every high bridge of responsibility, on every sharp curve of emergency and every dark tunnel of trouble let the light of thy promise shine bright. Grant us passes for our wives and children and let them go with us. When the storms of temptation and trial come, save us from the fatal slide and wash- out that have wrecked so many trains on the road of life. Let our way, kept seeure by thy guardian care, always show the steel rail and rock ballast and be solid and firm and free from obstruction. Deliver us from the snares of our enemy. May the headlight of thy truth shine bright on a thrown switch, false signal or fatal ob- struction placed for the wreckage of our train. May our emergen- ey break of a strong will save us. «© 4s we make our last run head- ed homeward, if it be thy will, or- der our train on time. Let the light of the promises burn bright to the last dark tunnel of death and as we runt through it into the grand central station of the skies may we have the approving smile of the General Manaver ane Su- perintendent; siga with joy the pay roll, receive cur wages. and have an eterna! lay off with Cred and the angels and our loved ones at home, ani we vill piease thee for ever.- Amen.”’ — DO ——————_ + oeonrr— New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_++@ror————_ A Colored Wedding. Mansfield Space and Della Moore. colored, are probably mar- ried by this time. At least, a marriage license was issued to them yesterday by the register of deeds. —_——_+ear-e——_—_— We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_+~+@>e—_————_ BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM Co., A. W. Holler Plumbing All new Goods. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR fresh fish. Iredell Cafe, all or- ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ- en bright boys who are willing to get out and hustle are want- ed to sell The Evening Mascot this week. Boys can earn good money doing this work. Apply at the office. *‘SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Public schools and college text ° books furnished at one half the! state price. Send M. O. with! order and we will send by first | mail or express prepaid. All; kinds of books bought, sold and ' exchanged. Southern Book Ex- | change, Raleigh, N.C., d &wif DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September 5th one day only. His practice ! is limited to diseases of the Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ' ting glasses. dlw w2w ! BOYS WANTED—A HALF DOZ.- | en bright boys who are willing | to get out and hustle are want- | ed to sell The Evening Mascot | this week. Boys can earn good | money doing this work. Apply | at the office. | } PIANOS TUNED—WHILE Play- ing his engagement at the Gem theater this week, Prof. Gruber announces that he is at the ser- vice of any who may desir their pianos tuned. Leave all | orders with Manager Gregory at the Gem. aug26 4t WANTED—For U. S. Arm/J, able- bodied, unmarried men, between | ages of 18 and 25, citizens of United States, of good charac- ter and temperate habits, who ean speak, read and write Eng- | lish. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, 16 West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 South Main street, Asheville, N. C.; National Bank, Lenoir, N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 137144 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. I _ Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia ey | who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying Bo d o d e c a c a c B o c t b < f a c o e e B e R e s e a c h of crouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two thanks alone. <-> <2) =: ' FOR SALE Six room cottage in nice location on Armfield street. Rents well, looks well, and offered at a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. | | . —— ee oe Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St © eet =i a és . oe o ae ttt ate BS eS jap Sie ee Bie OR ag aie A aa ea pl f ‘ | | | | | | 88 0 8 9 9 0 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 99 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 9 9 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 rin W hk MAKE HEADQUARTERS AT OUR STORE. YOU ARE WELCOME No matter whether you want to buy goodsornot. Our C'ean-Up Prices will continue every day this week, lest you forget, we will call your attention again to some of our biggest values. EXTRA SPECIALS FOR FIREMENS WEEK Rubber whistling Balloons e@cbD..................20006 eereee 5c Air Blloons, expands 8 inches, all colors, each ........ 10c Megaphones, a whole lot of them for 10 and............ 15¢ Confetti, put up in mice PACKAES.............eeeeeeeeeeee 5c Bryan and Taft watch fobb...............:.ccccsssseecceseeerees 10¢c 2000 comic post cards, the very kind tosend your friend during Firemans week...............cccsssscceseeeeeees 1c UMBRELLA SPECIAL Regular $1.25 Umbrella, the kind that will wear, natural wood handles, price next week All Standard Prints, best made, special per yd All Colored Lawns, former prices 8%, 10, 12% and 15 cents, our clean up pricefis only LACE CURTAIN SPECIAL Big bargain in Lace Curtains; better than you usually get for 50 cents; while they last, pair EMBROIDERY F'ne lot of Emdroidery, 4 to 9 inches wide; made on good quality of cloth and 10, 12% to 15 cents a yard; clean up price... .............+- see Sec TRADE AT LAWRENCES EVERY DAY THIS WEEK. IT WILL PAY YOU LAWRENCE BR@OS..CO. ee * Peccerecvccscsese eccereccee Peeesecceccceseseesesesessceses jE BBREESCES SESS SESE TERED, « {lM *RUN YOURS? Ws me Ss nN. ey KFINGEKER * as mt YY A Far Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the 43 in Statesville Steam Laundry and notice how smooth oe AR it is. We have Special Edging Machines that M FOX make them smooth. We want to make ui A yours smooth. Wy : ‘ @ Statesville Steam Laundry rR ® U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 © SeceeceSeeeeeeecceceescese : | } | t | ' ; fe e sh bb ap fF fe ‘ of p Sg tt Bo fp cf oP YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERE. : Binder twine, ice cream frcezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles, ee 1 ee ee ee ee z ply tarred roofing. Painted ““V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized me ‘i : The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car; just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- ee building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina EVANS tHARDWARE COMPANY. PPE EP PEPE P PEPE PEE pd t et h t e t h te t h th ht t tt e Sz + 08080808 0Q0D 0808 CROSS OSOSIE 0S 1908080888888 8080808 88 Oe o MATTE WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City 3 2 5 FROM $12.50 TO $25PER MONTH RS FOSTER | PROPRIETOR 08080808085 WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH some knowledge of the typewri- ter and bookkeeping. Need not be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Mascot office. THE IREDELL BROOM £9. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make & speciaity o. first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. ’"PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. FOR SALE—House and lot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N. C. aug 20 4 : MP T Dy . ys rT ra : ¥ rt : ey ” 78 s TA N T : ih Ps < 2s pC + Oe s 0 o %iivery known Wild West Sp 3 Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe BBS 7S Ld = HERR SOR MIT) STRONGEST a, = HAN, go OI //0n His SHoucbERS CYCLE DAZZLE WEIGHING e 4 est ed nat ~ a ays Biggest, Best, how on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Specia! Built 60-Foot Cars. l | John Robinsons Ten Big Shows in One. Expense Daily $3,500.00. $10,000.00 in New Features. » oe Si MENAC e @ e @ 4 Bio Circuses! 4 Big Rings! 300 Cireus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female 29 Female Feature Acts. 12 Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 10 Brother Act-. Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. a Flving and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of jHigh Wire and Sensational Acts 7 3..----ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 “3 | 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,Black and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, Kc. Z MPLETEH WILD Wsst ort and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thiefi—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. _ Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. 5 20 Male and Femaie Ridez?. +1300 Daring Gymnasts, :\imble Acrobats and Talented Aerialiste, the Pick of All Azedic Celebrities. 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableav Wagons, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels. 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. S. Soldiers. Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloiste—gives one hour’s musi. eal program before each performance. Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. er e ow oe be tc Si n ea s SD 5% ea d & eR e ju ac e r He c a t e Da r e s ee ee . Ro p e pe n e Bi e we e he er ei n as ore a oa et are Tf you are sick, dont wo #8 to make yourself well. @ithe words of thousan it Will Heip You For 50 years, this wonderful female remedy, has Aa been benefiting sick women. il of Cambridge City, Ind., says: 3 a with female trouble, and the doctors did ne goou. iThey wanted to operate, but I took Gardui, and it made me feel like a new woman. i usine | this wonderful medicine, with increasing rea £ & AT ALL DRUG } The members will assemble at ra {tain the ea ternoon. om ae Eat | oclock , but begin’ at once To do this, we hrit repeat & ds of other suff-rers from ie | ° Tfon. R. political issues of Monday, August 31st, at 12 NC. Entra Nous Club. Mrs. Zeb V. Entre Nous Club this af. } ‘Lynn. Polk county. Long will enter- —————_++@>o___—_ To Speak at Lenoir. N. Hackett, democratic candidate for congress, will ad. | dress the people at Lenoir’ on t day -on a pension. living at Union, 5. C. no tne z 5 * ville on a visit to relatives. t = with . 5 ; Carolinian who is now lin Washington with leprosy. | to Lynn a he {went to Washington to apply tor 1 Saat sey eT Ta Knows the Leper. oe : Sie Mr. A. N. Kunkle, who lives at . . Mente is in States- 2 br Mr. Kunkle is well aequaimtea John R. Early, the North confined Early moved his wife and child 7 0 few weeks ayo a He has two brothers Mrs. Jennie Merrick, “JT suffercd creaily as T am still using © Dr. Mott at Charlotte. The Charlotte correspondent of the Industrial Record sent his pa- per the followmg in his_ letter published yesterday : ‘An unexpected visitor sud- denly shows up in the lobby, be- ing none other than Senator Lee S. Overman, who has been down to Fayetteville to make a speech, and who is passing through on his way to Salisbury. All the re- publicans know him, and they speak to ‘him in a friendly way. ‘‘That tall, dark-haired man, spare of form, with the keen, beady eyes and the quiet Delphic smile who goes up to shake hands with him is Dr. J. J. Mott, of Statesville, one of the oldest and keenest leaders in the party. Dr. Mott and Senator Overman, after they wring the water out of the weather topic of conversation, drift into the coming Salisbury fair, and Dr. Mott says: “‘T am think of taking the little mare down to the races.”’ ‘“‘T hope you will, and that she will be a winner,’’ says the sena- tor. ‘‘And are you not going to bring the bay horse?’’ “T lost him. He died,’’ said the doctor sadly, and Mr. Over- man was sorry. And thus did they avoid polities and indulge in pleasant conversation. ——_++2 Died in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Frazier were advised yesterday of the death of their little granddaugh- ter Marie, 5 months-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, of Philadelphia. The death occurred Wednesday and the remains were buried in Cedar Hill cemetery, Philadel- phia, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. ———_++ or Mr. Sloan Did the Decorating. It was Mr. C. E. Sloan who should have been given the credit for the handsome display in the windows of the Evans Hardware Company on Broad street. Mr. Sloan is an expert at win- dow trimming and his ideas are particularly valuable to his em- ployes as they are always strictly original. He never attempts to fix his windows up like those of some other fellow. Ee = North Carolina, \ In the Superior Iredell County. { Court. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. Angie J. Peacock vs. John L. Peasock. To the Defendant Above Named: Take notice that the undersigned will take the deposition of Claude J. Albea, before Edward C. Wyckoff, Esq., at his office in Asbury Park, N. J., in the Seacost Bank Building, on the 10th day of September, 1908, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., and continuing from day to day until complete, said deposition to be read as evidence for the plaintiff in the above entitled action now pending in the Superior Court of Iredell county, North Carolina. This August 27, 1908. ANGIE J. PEACOCK. Five Recruits. Iredell county yesterday re- eeived five recruits to the chain gang. They were prisoners who had been sentenced to various terms at the Wilkes county court and have been leased to this county to work out their sentences. Four were white and one color- ed. They were: Hiram Privett, sentenced to five months for fornication and adul- tery. Lawrence Lowe, larceny, six months. Ernest Porter, six months, lar- ceny. Lee Love, assault with a deadly weapon, six months. Luther Perkins, cealed weapons four months. ————_++ ae - Advertised Letters. Following is a list of letters re- maining in the postoffice at Statesville N. C., for the week ending August 25, 1908: Kern Studio, Miss Alice Mann, H. K. McCrury, Sam T. Oliver, Bud Strong,, J. F. Shuford, Mrs. Troy Van, G. P. Watkins. | Persons ealling for any of the above will please ask for ‘‘adver- tised letters.’ J. W. C. LONG P. M. —_——_+~+@>o—_—_ Convention Postponed. Rev. J. B. Branch has returned from Thyratira church, Rowan county, where he went to attend a Sunday school convention. Because of the bad weather t* was decided not to hold the con- vention this week but to postpone till September 15th and 16th. —_++@>eo_— Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. carrying con- OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPING Draughon’s ccm- petitors, by not accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 7 per cent. of Sil 0 RT il A N D theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, _ be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ‘“ Why Learn Telegraphy?”’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) - Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- Post op By McLaughlin & Nicholson, Attys See nating nas V O O L B O O N M S V S O E @6ee6e0 we SSSSSSSSSOSSS eeeesess FOR THIS WEEK PROFESSOR CRUBBER OF MARION THE CELEBRATED V IOLINIST MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Spring Gardening,” ‘} he Crusader’s Return” And Others. O O 9 9 8 9 0 8 0 6 0 me THE GEM THEATRE . elie dei he " = > | . fe eA A, £2 KP» STs BY EXD, SOSOOIESSS VOSSOSOS ISS VOLVO = cae SS | ew. 9 GET OS = fo LEE IO OO (To EP 8 [nel teh ated oe ext: gow | WeETeSESSCUSStese See eee eS aay a —_ 2 s FERRERS RES rae cM SANITARY PLURcintG - ats BY THE Al GF R i roche g tah eae ay there is no reason why your ue kitchen sink cannot be kept 4a, ee as i: maculately clean as to “yy af dishes you eat from. Ali w ay danger of disease germs, ver- Bes <% we ° 7 2 a): Ne ae a rin or foul odors is abso- oa ws lutely eradicated, because }t if: eb can easily be cleaned and % shy kept so. If yorare building Fy Gem a new house or repairing ab «hi cld one, get into communi- 3 iy ent.on with A. W. Holler & =. aS? Co.. the most scientific sami- *3* is tary phimvers. They can «~ us vive you the latest ideas and 34: : valuable information regard- a; ads oe : Se : Or eg ~é a Se " ing cost, ete., and do the =}. a8 work necessary in irreproachable style. +t 8¢ BA 3 EEL SAE TEL AASOHAUW Foe aS! bs PR ie SRE 80 BS 4 AS th & i. 4 A. Ww. HOLLER PLL ie be COT ARY £2 av’ eT oe awe 2 Phone No. 61. 127 W. Groaa St. = ie as et. Oe SS eS SS Ba tee SS oe a inc er ee ae SS Oe a a eR aA ET EE te tt Ne eS * ; | ncaa rages ae a ~~ gat optim Prt Kamen meraenaaes tan Dad da pokes “a aoe watarere amine = os ns s | Ix2. MES, IE GIP GSE LE, Es EI EES Fi BI Wise SE ogee OS DE ie pe Le ES PB Sa 5 ass 24 st : 3 i x $3 2 BO R @ L O D G H O N S Ns ex Ba i iF ae 2S. Rubber Weather. @u5¢ HOBOESES Shes ose! Eo Ei Prescriptionists. SGHGROZSOSESCESECESEES OED FURNISHING CO. AN AWFUL CALAMITY! + To be Caught Without a Pair of Gvershoes This Wei fe See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE erete lumbia or Washington, D. C. sidewaiks want CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right| as] have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con and put dowu the kind that stays. It you concrete work of any kind done let | me give you a bid. OSCAR VARLSON, SO ee BP oe BORSHSZSHOR WT OGRE Y WE WELCOME YOU 7O THE STORE OF QUALITY = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. . Ss . ea . 8 a8 3 We've just what you are looking for in WET WEATHER x FOOTWEAR and our prices are so reasonable that it will vs be far better and easier to buy Rubbers than it will to pay WS doctor bills. ; : ; : : : B. MILLER, ‘the Sice Man. « * SHORE NS DS ESS ESE NS DS NE NS SS Be e at BE G Ie Od d , tt e Be , MR I S B o n e o id & 8G CR U B G O R N G 2 OD Gh Phone No. 80. © 8 Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clotiing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothise called forana return- ed?promptiy. CLUB RATES $i PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS offered any one having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and paying mercantile business ven- ture. Can have the active man- agement of the business aad safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot, aug2 7 tf Se SSS os Ee Coa es uli SA) ie ia osha el Sc gi A a iin) mn Rape te There aos eaaes i. go WA ae a rrmengies > Y ) = © = O o d S ca ) 45 8 0 iC i ntest nothing but “quality” and appearance — SO RUTH WADE” H osiery and the “WORLDS figure. i 5 ‘ack are the goods of Quality. After alt has BEST anyon sive argument exhausted, it is been said, all your pursue still a fact that Bo e a? )M O > Fo 08 0 8 0 ES S O9O 8 6 be SO B O B U B O B L M8 0 G C OP 9 nana oPpreo- 8090008081:0808290808089 Bes a te ete ee acl @0e0 S “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE 3 4 a erie ust have the best ofeverything ¢ q get dort rel Jer pnt machines and best el, with § s ae : Sora nation you can produce the best of what you 8 = making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer = for the goods of “quality.” oe Ae ATER STATS soe: SES. Be ere nee =~ O8 eet eae 2 THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL, | 4 Ss me QOS ORO DONC DOS £902 sz etecedsce: 2 9080 SCHOOL DIRECTORY. —— a Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. School ef Arts and Scieuces, with eight professors and siy assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod. ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ile 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants, and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and ineulding Oj Painting, Decorating and Designs... : Iv. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor VY. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste. nography, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. ; Svstematie training in Physical Culture ir charge of a directo aud two assistants. - Club. in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tie serviee, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1908. For catalogue and other in formation, address R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. ia Richnioud. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “It is the leading Busi- aces College South of the Potomac River.” Stenographer, Btuefield, West Virginia. Typewriting, Telegrapby, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special induce:zents to well educated young men, especially to ceachers- Write for catalog and fll particulars to G. M. SHITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. VACATION IS OVER And we have Ra-opened for the Fall Term HNROLL NOW As Tuere are a nuraber of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will kave complet- ed the courae, RADY TO ACCEPT A POSITION of which mavy will be offered, when business begins to rally after the election. INTERNATICNAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 W.R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER, President. Souther: Conservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, but the best. Thorough up-io- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists: Violinists, inall degrees. Superior advant ages at small cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director: AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE a MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousem™ Cotton Buyers, Many facturers, and all others, young or old, who are ead - es . : ” ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks © respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you- Bis demand for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. particulars. SS — OAKRIDGE mvsTrrruTt Next session of this celebrated school begins Beet ; egins Sept. 1st. preparation for College, for business, for life. Best equipmest best instructors, best location. Write for handsome catalogue t0 J.A.& M. H. HOLT. | Oak Ridge N, C. ~- Se es is the oldest (£1 year-) and first Business College in Va., (second in the Sout) to own 2 building erected for its use—one of the finest _ “Mirend reached Richmond, I inquired of several business met ‘or the best Business College in tke city, and,-without exception, 5 they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law M _ Siagie, Double Eutry and J oint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot ! Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for furthet fe Wa ing tres and lepi nol unt a ate to @ tha hus N aecg her agn sign ed 4 tory decy that ous finic dro a bl hop@ cian say abou W Earl here Was rosy, > Dist e : ion @ Boas Ie Ber that se his with Carol ton. tior An Con All at the busing At cesful as at The these 4 hands fear g She than 2 made her bi the big Anot two an is pron Last crowd The Curlye sprung unques iness 0 Ano announ On t ; OD ab ts. -Or. mien, p are Cot- 5 cOr- Big Sept- her ne to oT I ae eee mere a0 See re a Gi Saeed ey rage one ere ee THE EVENING Mascor Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Saturday Evening, August 29, 1908. Leper Early May See Wife TO REMAIN IN WASHINGTON. Received Word Yesterday That Such Was tha Verdict of the Officials but That He Will be Allowed to See and Talk to His Wife Who is Now on Her Way to the Stricke nMan. Salisbury, Aug. 28.—Mrs. John R. Early, wife of the North Caro- : lina leper who is isolated at Wash- ington, accompanied by her moth- er and her infant son, came to Salisbury on the Western train last night and left on No. 38 for Washington. Mrs, Early, who is a plain look- ing little woman, is greatly dis- tressed at her husband’s plight and refuses to believe tha he has leprosy. She said she knew nohing of Mr, Early’s detention until she read an account of it in a paper Tuesday. She immedi- ately began to make preparations to go to Washington and declares that she proposes to be near her husband. Mrs. Early says she can readily account for the white spots on her husband’s body, which the di- agnostician’s pronounce certain signs of leprosy. He was employ- ed at one time, she says, in a fac- tory wherea fiuid that would deep into the flesh was used and that he was frequently and seri- ous burned. So powerful is this fluid, Mrs. Early says, that if a drop touches a bare floor it leaves a blister. Mrs. Early is hoping against hope, however, since the physi- cians who have examined Early say there is no longer any doubt about his disease being leprosy. Washingon, Aug. 28.—John A. Early, the ex-soldier, who came here looking for a pension and was found to be afflicte dwith lep- rosy, will have to remain in the District of ‘Columbia in the opin- ion of the officials. He received word this morning that he would be allowed to see his wife and be permitted to talk with her. The woman left North Carolina yesterday for Washing- ton. —— LAST DAY OF CARNIVAL. Gets Its Share of the Patronage— Two Successful Balloon Ascen- tions by Fearless Young Lady. Animal Show a Big Favorite. Confetti Battle Tonight. All day the various attractions at the carnival have had a brisk business. At 1:30 o’elock there was a suc- cesful balloon ascension, as well as at 6 p. m., yesterday. The young lady who makes these aseensions is both young and handsome. That she is without fear goes without telling. She goes to a greater height than any who have previously made ascensions in the city and her big vehicle is undoubtedly the biggest ballon ever seen here. Another ascension, one with two and possibly threé parachutes, is promised at about 6 o’clock. Last night saw the largest crowd up to that time. The animal show, with Captain Curlye Wilson in charge has sprung into popular favor and is unquestionably doing the best bus- iness on the grounds. Confetti Battle Tonight. Another big confetti battle is announced for tonight. On the range last night 1,000 CIRCUS DAY. A Big Crowd Sees the Magnificent Array of Gilded Dens, Gold Be- decked Chariots, and Costly Trappings of the Good Old John Robinson Outfit. Republicans were a sore lot this morning and in fact all day. They have had a grand chance to put circuses under Federal con- trol, so all hands could get passes but have neglected to do so. Today they had to settle jus like white folks. ; It was not an unusually large crowd that greeted the circus this morning. Bad weather and many bridges washed away made it im- possible for many to get here but nevertheless all of the friends of Old Ma nRobinson and his boys were on hand. Lowlow Calls on Mascot. Bright and early this morning The Mascot boys were honored with a call from the veteran clown, John Lowlow. While he talked with the editor about old times the boys stood around wih big eyes as they gazed on the man of whom they have heard of all their lives. Mr. Lowlow is one of the man- agers of the circus now, having the advertising business in hand. He is the real Lowlow and is still living, although he has been ‘‘kill- ed’’ by the newspapers scores of times. Joel Chandler Harris once wrote a two column editorial on his death, in the Atlanta Consti- tution, and Lowlow still lives and has seen his friend Harris die and pass away. Lowlow is 67 years old. He was born in Georgia ‘‘where he gooberpeas grow and the wire grass never dies,’’ as he said. His age does not show as it does on many men earrying the same weight of years. He talks most interestingly, is witty and has the soul of a gentleman. He has not been with the circus for several years, and keenly en- joys every town whom he has known many years. His show ex- perience extends over a period of two score years and he has been all over the world. He is the last of the great clowns, of a time when clowns were clowns, men of brain, who quoted Shakespeare and Milton to the multitudes. John is the same old John, he still cuses right smart but only as a foree of habit and is a strictly moral man. Talking with morning he said: ‘<The church is the best insur- ance policy a man can have against fire in the great hereaf- ter.”’ Of all of the John Robinson pa- rades, that which traveled the principal streets of the city this morning was the grandest ever seen here. Nearly 300 horses were in line. more horses, than we could count and a heap of elephants. There were two steam ealliopes, a number of strange and unusual things we did not know the names of a steam organ, a troup of cav- alry and more pretty girls than we ever saw with a circus before. As we go to press the first per- formance in is progress. a) bags of confetti were given away between the Sours of 7 to 8 p. m., and a big battle with the colored dises was at once started, ladies joining in the sport. For a long time the range was a lively scene, everyone throwing confetti. No tragedies were reported besides the occasional swallowing of a mouthful of confetti. Tonight between 7:30 and 8:30 another thousand bags will be given away to the ladies free. the editor this LUTHERAN WOMEN. Home and Foreign Missionary Society Meets at China Grove, Elects Officers and Transacts Other Business of Importance. (Special to The Mascot.) China Grove, Aug. 28.—The meeting of Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Lutheran church of North Caroli- na convened here last night and an interesting session was held. Mrs. J. A. Linn, the president, read an interesting report which was followed by an eloquent ser- mon by Rev. R. R. Sowers, pas- tor of St. Paul’s and Bethels Lutheran churches of Rowaa eountyy. Today officers were elected as follows: President—Mrs. J. A. Linn. Vice-Presidents—Mrs. J. Q. Wertz, Mrs. J. H.-C. Fisher and Miss Ella Belle Shirey. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. J. C. Deaton. Recording Secretary—Miss M. E. Brown. Were t Historian—Miss Maggie Bos- tian. Treasurer—Mrs. A. W, Wine- coff. The convention jis being held in St. Mark’s church. ~~ ———_ PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those Psdple You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. and Mrs. Laidley Walton of Marion are visiing in town. Mr and Mrs. W. E. Carter of Concord are visiting in town. Mrs. A V_ Miller of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting Mr. R. P. Allison. Mr. L. B. Bristow is back from Lynchburg, Va., where he went on | business. Mrs. J.S. Thompson of Salis- bury is the guest of Mrs. Ora Mit- chell who lives nnear the town. Miss Agnes Puette of Lenoir arrived today to visit Miss Plen- nie Sherrill. Miss Luce Dinkins of Ashe- ville is visiting Miss Louise Har- bin on Alexander strect. Mr. Wright Tucker who has been the guest of Oliver Overcash has returned to his home in Con- cord. Messrs. Sig and Isadore Wal- lace have returned from a sojourn at Waynesville. Mrs. S. E. Everett, of Va., is visiting at Judge Long’s. Miss Dora Goodman of Connel- ly arrived this morning for a visit with Mrs. J. O. Overeash. Mrs. Dinglehoef and daughter went to Winston-Salem this morn- ing to spend several weeks. Mr. Eugene Culbreth of Raleigh is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Culbreth on Kelly’ street. Miss Annie Colvert has return- ed from <Ashevile where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Colvert. Mr. John Moore is home after an extended visit with relatives at Sumter and oher points in Seuth Carolina. Mrs. E. S. Pegram is at home after an extended visit with rela- tives. .While away she was at Charlotte, Spartanburg and John- son Ciy, Tenn. Miss Cleve Stafford who been visiting the family of Rev. W. A. Lutz returned to her home, the Maples at Winston-Salem to- day. Dr. C. M. dren, Mary Suffolk, B. F. has Richards and chil- and McDowell left yesterday morning for Arden in PRuneombe county where Mrs. Richards and her little daughter, Sophie, have been for several weeks. : President's Son iS Real Hero STOPS RUNAWAY HORSES. In Great Danger Himself, Kermit Foosevelt, From His Own Sad- dle Clung to Rains of the Plung- ing Animals and Saves Three Lives—Persued Frightened An- imals for Over a Mile. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Ang. 27— Kermit Roosevelt, who is to ac- company his father, President Roosevelt, on his hunting trip to the African jungles next year, displayed his courage and his skill as a horseman this afternoon. On horseback he pursued for more than a mile a pair of runa- way blooded horses, dragging be- hind them a carriage containing a helpless woman and her two lit- ;tle sons. By stopping the runa- wey at the, risk of serious injury to himself young Rooesvelt un- doubtedly saved the three lives. Frank Hilton, a New York busi- iness man, was driving with his wife and their two sons in a wag- on along the shore road when, at a narrow portion near the bridge over Bayville creek, they attempt- ed to pass a disabled automobile and the wheel of Mr. Hilton’s ear- riage struck a post. The shock threw Mr. Hilton from the ve- hicle, and his frightened horses, sprang forward. They dashed along the road, the carriage swinging behind them and Mrs. Hilton was powerless to save her- self or her children. Kermit Roosevelt, out for a ride, was a few hundred feet behind. He saw the accident and in a few seconds his spurs were deep in his mount’s side. After a hot pursuit of more than a quarter- mile Kermit was almost abreast of the runaways. He reached -out to seize the reins, but the skittish animals swerved and then dash- ed on with greater speed. Half a miles farher on the runaways began to tire. Kermit ranged up alongside, shouted a word of encouragement to Mrs. Hilton and then, leaning far to one side he caught the reins. He gave a vigorous tug and for a mo- ment it seemed as though he would be pulled out of his saddle and trampled under the runa- ways. Cool as could be, however, he retained his seat, tugging at the reins with every jump of his horse. His efforts finally told. The runaways knew they were mastered and came to a standstill. Mrs. Hilton was profuse in her thanks to Kermit, who was un- known to her. After he had as- sisted her and her @=Jdren from rode away. Mrs. Hilton was soon the carriage he lifed his cap and joined by her husband, who had been throwkn into a mud heap and was uninjured. —_—_—__~+2>-2—___ Dr, Robertson Returns. Rev. Dr. A. T. Robertson and family who were the guests of Dr. Robertsan’s_ relatives in Cool Springs township for several days left Thursday for their home, af- ter spending the day with friends in this city. Dr. Robertson is a member of the faculty of the Southern Bap- tist Theological seminary at Louis- ville, Ky. 4-448 --__- Mr. Frank Bryant of Bryants- ville, is now working for J. K. Morrison & Sons Company in their store on Broad street. He is Eufola News Noto Just a few items fr = a 2 perous little village.) === We have been having some in- clement weather for the past few days. Considerable damage has been done in various places, such as corn being blown down, bridges carried away and quite a number of others which are too numerous to pen. Cotton is well filled, but is shedding on account of the rainy weather. The writer had the pleasure of attending the Iredell County sing- ing held in Statesville last Satur- day which was an enjoyable occa- sion to all present. Mr. G. W. Nash who has been ill with fever for several weeks does not improve rapidly. Fever seems to be epidemic in this section. There has been four cases in Mr. Millard Nash’s fam- ily recently. The community ex- tends to them their heartfelt sym- pathy and hope for their speedy recovery. Mr. Dee Nash who has been on the sick list for several days is vetting better we are glad to note. Mr .Taylor from Norfolk, Va., has been spending several days with “‘special friends’’ in this vi- cinity, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shook have been visiting Mr. Calvin Shook who resides in Statesville. Master Paul and DeWitt Car- ter have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Cleo. Beaver who lives near Cool Springs. Miss Rosa Guy, who has been spending several months vacation will enter Statesville Female col- lege at the opening of the fall term. We hope Rosa a success- ful term. Miss Annie Bradford will also enter the same school at that time. It is reported that Mr. Arthur Sewart will teach the Fulbright school his winter. Good teachers seem to be somewhat scaarce. We should do every thing with- in our power to improve our free school, for on them most of our boys and girls are dependent for we not make use of our time? We appeal to you to build larger houses, have longer sessions, and have better instructors, and then we will show you brighter girls and boys. We have some among the brightest minds that have ever adorned American society. Why should we not make use of our talent? A chance is all we ask. In a few years we will have to fill the places of the men and women of today. Let us be good or bad citizens. So let us improve. our time and talent. A series of meeting was con- ducted recently at Shiloh Presby- terian church by Rev. Kushner, of Spencer. Mr. Hiram Freeze who has been critically ill for almost a year is not improving rapidly. Watermelon time is about over within this section, the crop was fine. Apples are not so profusely abundant as they were several weeks ago, nevertheless there are plenty yet. Bodder making time is very near at hand. Beware of the lit- tle saddle backs, they are plenti- ful indeed. The weather has been unfavor- ee To Inspect the Mark-ts. Mr. R. M. Knox, of Knox, Pos- ton & Co., left ‘this morning for Baltimor: and New York to make an inspection of the markets and purchase fall and winter goods. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McKee, who are in Baltimore, will join Mr. Knox in New York Monday. Mrs. McKee is head milliner fo rthe a son of Mr. R. J. Bryant. = mull their education. Then why should ) taten As Burton B. James, a Consump- tive, Lying Helples—Fell a Prey to the Insects—They Swarmed Over His Body and Ate Him Alive—Was in California for His Health. Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 27.— After lying helpless under a tree near the ostrich farm east of the city, from Sunday afternoon un- til Tuesday night, while red ants swarmed over his body and liter- ally ate him alilve. Burton B. Jarvis, 25 Chestnut street, Terre county hospital where he was tak- en when found last night. Jarvis was suffering from tub- erculosis and came to California two years ago. Last Sunday he left his hotel in the afternoon to go to the ostrich farm for a pleasure trip. On the way he became faint and, walk- ing over to a shade tree, lay down. Instead of recovering his strength, he fainted and did not regain consciousness until long after dark that night. For two days and nights he lay helpless with ants and other in- sects tormenting him. Occasion- ally passersby thought the man under the influence of liquor and did not go to his assistance. a, orable this week for attending ‘“Home Coming Week.’’ Be not discouraged for the sunshine must follow the rain. Count the days of sunshine, : Mark them on the pane, Where you’re sure to see them Throwgh the mist an drain, They are sent to brighten coming dreary days. Count the days of sunshine Fill the hours with praise, Think about the sunshine, ; Life is glader far Zs Then we sometimes deem it, Through the gloom a star Ever shines to guide us when a song we raise, God’s within the future and the cloudy days, Tell about the sunshine, With a glad content, Thank the gracious giver for each blessing sent, Tell of loving kindness labyrinth- ian ways; Oft seen this side heaven, —_- Lead to happier days, Sing about the sunshine, It will soften pain, = Lift your courage higher, Bid you hope again, Doubt is for a moment, With the dawn of morning Joy resumes her sway. A two year old child of Mr. Jno. Byers was playing around a blaz- ing fire one day last week and got seriously burned and death re- sulted last Wednesday. The body was conveyed to Shiloh church and laid to rest to await the judg- ment morn. The community ex- tends their sympathy to. the be- reaved parents. Mr. J. S.“Morrison has been on the sick list for several days but is improving. , Dull times; no marriages to re- port. Come on correspondents we will be glad to hear from you ‘any old time.”’ Suecess to’ the Maseot and its army of readers. — firm. - - = ; SCHOOL GIRL. — By Red Ants SOME THOUGHT HIM DRUNK. - Haute, Ind., died today at the . or wo e LE ce e +a WE R Gv og i sh e Je es Z ke n t du m i n s in s > pe g or e s gp s ea rs I ee e PR pa g Sm t gs" an e OL ag ip ha c e n THE EVENING MASCOT ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. snameeiencininitiewisrsinaidnienas DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Sabscription Price, : nbscription Price, - 10 Cents a Week Entered at the Postofiice in Statesville @. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. é NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. te “eu STATE. For Governor: “WW. W. KITCHIN. Sor Lieutenant Governor. W. C, NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B, F. DIXON. For Attorney General: TW. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. — CONGRESSIONAL. ——— For Congress: RICHARD N, HACKETT. COUNTY. ——— For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON. For Sheriff: JAMES M. DEATON. For Register of Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. —_—_—_++2>-—__— Weathe rForecasts. Washington, D. C., August 29— For North Carolina fair tonight, slightly warmer in the interior. Sunday fair, warmer, —_~¢~< Somebody ought to send Tolstoi a book about the psychothurape- tie treatment. ——_++@er-o——_——— Hon. Jim of the Sideboards would be a heap more interesting if he would say something be- sides: ‘‘Me too!’’ ++ Uncle Joe Cannon is in Boston. So it must be certain that there are some doubtful Republican congressional districts around there. > ——4- Mr. Hitcheoeck doesn’t solicit any contributions to the republi- eampaign fund. He only makes a noise like a man in want and Treasurer Sheldon does the rest. —_— a Free milk, free ice and free soap are being distributed in Milwan- kee; but they still have to ‘‘eough up’’ for that which made Mil- waukee famous. Even W ith Miss Corety’s treatr | and Max ime Ellictt’s play house. there will still be a few theaters Telephone 53) in New York under the manage- ment of men. > ee : Standing around a balloon, $4.00 Year| while it is bemg inflated, is a good place to learn that the less} gram, when one-of the vaudeville most people know the more eager they are to tell it. Se The association of press humor- ists is holdnig its sixth annual convention at Denver. Much io the regret of his fellow members, Mr. John D. Rockefeller is not present. ——_++ore———— It is not true that the speeches Uncle Joseph Cannon is going to deliver in every doubtful con- gressiola district will be devot- ed to the subject: ‘‘Is it right that one man should boss congress?”’ > cm! Ol - Reading of bandits and hold- ups and other such things in the vicinity of a calm and cultivate Boston, the wild an dwooly west must be wondering at the present erratic behavior of the tame and close-clipped east. -_ ——_+-+ > The war department which has been trying to get Col. Stewart to resign is going to give him the riding test for field officers now, and doubtless would give him an airship test in addition if there were only one provided in the army regulations. —_—_-+@o—_——_ Mrs. William E. Corey formely Miss Mabelle Gilman just arrived in New York says that she is going to build a theatre and will act, or rather sing, in the new _ house. “* Jean de Reszke,’’ she adds, “has commended my voice and I should like to be heard in certain oper- atic roles.”’ Ts this the beginning of the end? ++ —_— NAVAL STORES INDUSTRY. —_—— i The government has just begun a study to determine the magni- tude of the naval stores industry inethis country. For a long time manufacturers of naval stores have wcked un- der difficulties owing to the lack of statistnes dealing with the in- dustry. At the present time there is no reliable informaion in re- gard to the amount of naval stores produced or the amount of timber still capable of produc- ing them. The United States Forest Ser- vice has for some time been mak- ing experiments to determine the relative efficiency of the cup and gutter system and the old box system of turpentining. This work is being continued and in addition statistics showing the annual production of naval stores will be collected. A care- ful study will also be made of the effect which the present system of boxing has upon the life of trees which have been tappel. The work has met with the hearty cooperation of manufac- turers of naval stores and shows promise of being of considerable assistance to everyone interested in the production of turpentine and rosin. en EE Pee Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_—— Turkey holds the record for the number of aged persons in pro- portion to the population. 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_+<@>-e—_—___-- BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co.. Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St ‘tainment was in progress for the North INo.16 9:10] 11:15; 10:30 South |[No.23] 10:10} 10:30} 9:50 East |No.36] 10:28) 10:28} 9:50 West |No.11} 11:10} 11:10 10:30 Evening Trains. East [No.22! 12:20] 12:20 West |No.21) 3:45) 3:45 East |No12| 7:55) 7:55, 7:25 South [No.15| 7:30} 8:15] 7:25 North |No.24| 8:45) 8:55} 8:25 |} West |No.35| 10:22] 10:22] 9:50 Attacked Vaudeville Artist. Wilson, August 27—Wednes- day night in southwest Wilson at Preparation Hall, an enter- Wilson Star Brass Band, a local organization of colored people. Right in the middle of the pro- artists was getting off a stunt, a negro rushed on the stage and drove the vaudevillian behind the scenes. He flourished a knife which frightened the whole bunch so badly that the performance was broken up. The second act was performed before Mayor Moore this morning and the erowd-breaker paid into the city exchequer fourteen dollars and eighty-five cents. —_—— HATROLEUM Tee me a ro) \ eee Ye \ \ \ . ee ; ea FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP This is a guaranteed preparation for the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Scalp, Falling Hair, Dand- drutf and Dead Appearance of Hair This preparation is put up and sold under a positive GUARANTEE to cleanse the hair, increase the growth and remove all skin affections peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- turn empty bottle and your money will be refunded. 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Statesville Plaster & Cement Company, statesvilte, N.C. WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after tbe pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Resr of Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. southern Railway Co. fireat Highway Of Trade And = Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on poe trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. _ Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky” *‘The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest oS aierapi or detauled information app! to nearest Ticket Agent, or ae R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H. Hard wicx, P.T.M. Washington, D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Washington, D.C. Ss & E CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. Ne eOSOSOSCSCOOSCOCT 5eoee ee O 080 Sener ae \ MAN IS KNOWN BY-THE } : CANDY HE SENDS. ‘ 9 Sh ‘ OF cou CALCU ae —ALWAYS FRESH AT— : 08000808CROB0 228080808080 lnegmececegncagecssa2easztanZeae seateneeaeasanseaecsbeasetectene eo | - SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank Be ea se a t se e — \ 7 RO O 58 “O O 2 in e ‘ 1ST. Strength-F inancial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the Officers and Em- t, ¢ 4, +, 8 @a w e e e @ e . a ea e 98 0 8 0 08 0 eb m ee d ev aw e at e et a k e 4 ployees. ‘ 4TH. The banking experience of : Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to : Properly and Promptly : Handle all Your Business : ow e so a r To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE FIRST NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 SE C S S M S A E S E R S T A I L A E S L L B X , VE S B S E S T 7S SS I E S SE AF E S S S , CAPITAL i se (a — Financial Integrity Al a fir = bh 2 aiviiinthe Merchants & Farmors ree ie) Bank assures you absolute x 4Va\— protection for all funds de- s ane | positea in its care. Court- i= eous attention to the needs === of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve- pease \-V/s= ry facility demanded by PRE NBN So oma usages is placed iw at the disposal of all who SS £ will avail themselves of onr Gay ND “ABSELY :; services. MERCHANTS & FARMERS BAN OF STATESVILLE , INCORPORATED ' CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: { T.STIMPSON, President. ©. S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’ | F. B. BUNCH, See’y & Treas. : J. A. KNOX, Asst. See’y & Treas. Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, RB. R. Rei. ; J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. DOC x S90SS060 06006 COOCCOOO0ONSF L. A: GOLDMAN: PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE (o Don’t forget to see th Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going t give away to my cus tomers. This contest will close November 1. See me! See them! L. A. Goldman. © i oO \) S*. Charles Hotel Building ©0 9 0 0 OO O O O 0 0 O O O O S O S H 0 8 O O O 8 8 @O S O S S O S S O O S O S H O S E O S E O O D O O : ‘ i * ee a 5 Pi e eo Pt y 0 Ab o d e Sa a l e De od 4 2 Xi eo st , am 2. 4m 20 . 44 0 . 2 ee k oe © ¢. ¢ . a 35 0 a @ OO 0 O S O 0 S 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 8 98 0 0 9 0 0 0 4 co a t THE CHINESE LILY. A Pretty Fancy Is the Legend of fts Fairy Origin. Once upon a time there lived in China two orphan brothers. The elder brother, not satisfied with having inherited the larger share of the parental estate, seized the most valuable of the younger’s, leav- ing him but a few acres of rocky, unfruitful soil. The younger brother bore the greediness of the elder one until he was finally overcome with poverty and hunger. Then, in great despair, he threw himself upon the ground and lay there sobbing and bewailing his cruel fate. Suddenly he heard a sweet voice calling his name. Opening his eyes, he saw a fairy bending over him, who bade him arise, saying: “Thy patience and forbearance have been noticed, and now great shall be thy reward. Thou shalt find riches and fame beneath the soil where thy head but a moment ago rested. To reach the treasure will be no easy task, but be patient and persevering. Rest not until thou hast found that which shall cause thee to be honored and loved for a thousand generations.” Then the fairy vanished, and the young man rubbed his eyes and looked about him. His rocky ground was still there, and he was jubilant with a newborn courage and hope. With resolute will he applied him- self to the task of finding the buried treasure. For many days he dug faithfully, and finally he found a flower bulb. Believing in the fairy’s promise, he planted the bulb and nourished it until from it there grew a flower more delicately sweet and fair than had ever before been seen. Hundreds of people came to see the new flower. Other bulbs sprang from its roots, and the young man’s name and his bulb patch soon be- came famous. Riches and honor came to him because, strange as it may seem, the flower would not grow in any other part of China, and thousands came to buy from him. He named his treasure the “Shuey Seen Fah,” or flower of the water fairy, a name that it has ever since borne, though in common par- lance it is known simply as the Chi- nese lily. The Oldest Golfers. The Royal Blackheath Golf club is the oldest golf club in England, and it also claims to be the oldest existing golf club in the world. It was founded by James I. in 1608. For two or three centuries before that time golf had been a popular game in Scotland, but there is no record of any club having been es- tablished prior to the Blackheath club. In 1457 the Scottish parliament assed an act enjoining that “fute Pall and golfe be utterly cryit downe and nocht usit.” A similar act was passed in May, 1491. The Royal and Ancient Golf club at St. Andrews is one of the most famous in the kingdom. It was in- stituted in 1754, a silver cup having been played for in May of that year. In 1834 William IV. became patron of the club and approved of its be- ing in future styled “the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews” and presented a gold medal to be played for annually. Striking an Average. The children were not allowed in the kitchen, but nobody had ever forbidden their sniffing outside the door to catch the delicious odors which could be obtained by a close application- of a small nose to a crack. “Why, Ethel,” said Mrs. Har- wood, who discovered them in the entry outside the kitchen door one Sunday morning, “why are you twitching Tommy and slapping him ?” : “*Cause he isn’t playing fair, mother,” said Ethel. “He’s had five smells and T’ve only had four, and it’s my turn.” “T am, too, playing fair,” asserted Tommy, his utterance smothered as he again applied his nose to the crack. “T’ve got an awful cold, and I can’t smell half as much as she ean!” She Knew. A Washington man, while visiting a friend’s place in Virginia, became much interested in his experiments in fruit culture. One day the visitor was making the rounds of the place, being in charge of the friend’s young daugh- ter of ten, who acted as guide. “This tree seems to be loaded with apples,” observed the Washing- tonian, indicating a particularly fine specimen. : “Yes, sir,” assented the little girl; “father says this is a good year for apples.” ‘I am glad to hear that,” said the visitor. “Are all your trees as full of apples as this one?” “No, sir,’ explained the girl, “only the apple trees.”—. 8 Weekly. ry ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE, | | Fireworks were originated in | the 13th century by the Floren-! tines, and later were popularized | in Rome. as | A large Baptist church at Santa | Rosa, Calif, was built from the wood of a single California red- wood tree. It is said that a growth of ivy absorbs the moisture from a stone wall rather than imparting it. as is | popularly supposed. | _ | There is an oil well in Mexico | which caught fire recently and has | been burning up 20,000 barrels of , oil an hour ever since. The fire. cannot be extinguished. — The coinage of the Philippine is- | lands during the fiseal year just: ended included more than 25,000.- | 060 pieces valued at $18,121,825 | or more than the toal silver coin- | age for the United States. WANT ADS BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM) (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. | phone 61. 127 W Broad St. | FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR | fresh fish. Iredell Cafe, all or-| ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf | DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- | lotte, will be in Statesville at | The Inn, Saturday, September | oth one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- dlw w2w | ting glasses. PIANOS TUNED—WHILE Play- ing his engagement at the Gem theater this week, Prof. Gruber announces that he is at the ser- vice of any who may desire their pianos tuned. Leave all orders with Manager Gregory at the Gem. aug26 4t ‘‘SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Publie schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first | mail or express prepaid. All| kinds of books bought, sold and | exchanged. Southern Book Ex- | change, Raleigh. N.C... d &wtf | | | | ' | aa Did you ever hear of any p | one having pneumonia é | be q who used Goose Grease é | E | Liniment or achild dying he ae of croup or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight lor these two in gold things alone. FOR SALE! f Six room cottage in nice location on Armfield street. Rents well, looks well, and offered at a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER {nsurance and Keal Estate Phone No. 23. eee eee Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. H) is the oldest (41 yeare) and first Business College in Va., (second in B| the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest Bin Richmond. ‘ipress. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “It is the leading Busi- : for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, B | Students enter at any time. teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to es Ee Se a a. em ae. ‘ws e.g. gt. oe... . LE SSSSSSSS SESest Sez Se Te] 2. ‘ f Ww Ws TNE Je S3 mM —UN Vee : FINGER ; ‘ - a AR mn fr Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the ne fe Statesville Steam Laundry and notice how smooth o—- ee it is. We have Special Edging Machines that A RR make them smooth. We want to make YY} AEX yours smooth. Wy is A ‘i * “« Statesville Steam Laundry “a an my. U. C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 © et PEEP DEE Eee Papa * YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poultry and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. ] ee ee ee ee 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 be ee ee Painted “‘V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized am ~ The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car*just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement roof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- ——— duilding materials to be found in western North “aro- ina a EVANS ‘HARDWARE COMPANY. FEPEEPES EEE EP EEPEREPES ESS a se c t he sh fb f te fh e Ri c h i e h h cf h o e y . DO0@0808007 R080 20808 OF DeDeDR0Ee0EDeNe0e0e0E Ne, 3 B0806 080808 808500 CU OLE = OO se ABOSOO: SRSRSERSEIEETS TES Sy Se A Show Down | In a sharp contest nothing but ‘quality’ and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST’! Biack are the goods of Quality. After alt has been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is stilla fact that “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of everything best yarn, be-t colors, best machines and best help, with £ such a combination you can produce the best of what you : 5 o e + ¢ RG 5 © 2 are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer for the goods of “quality.” THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. 32E0R230909000020 2800020078020 80C080E 1006: Bipecjedese080s: see eSecete fe ace oneal se eee etecaseter aan ete ate one : «“ é Fr e e s e Te s e Te r e eS e ee e Sa B R E S E Be e TU T E RN EE EE E ee e RT SE Ee te a s e s Sa k a t a te e te t M Ww Endorsed by its students, business men and the ness College South of the Potomac River.” ‘‘When I reached Richmond, | inquired of several business men they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Biuefield, West Virginia. Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, 7 e e E | Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. ‘a. Big Circu Sse s! Day and night sessions. No vacations. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to Ladies and gentlemen. G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. DE0S0OSOOS0S0O0S0S080 8080 - 000 Oe.:200- es SeSesecenes a Sensoeuscsoeoer ban Secor arse Fr NO: WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25PER MONTH s (JT. REOSTER | : ’ PROPRIETOR 2858080 9OB0S0STSOSOSOS0S0S0R 9000808080 S0SD CB08080SCEO 3 : s ¥ 3S 3 $3 a 3 3 08O80808080808080 0808080808080 80S080 a nintccneaiainaiamaninaipaasesee WANTED—YOUNG MAN WITH THE TREDELL ” BROOM £0. some knowledge of the typewri- r Has resumed work at the old ae Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first class wood ready for the stove ter and bookkeeping. be an expert. Address by let- ter, XXX, Maseot office. FOR SALE—House and lot on ‘ Alexander street Bargain for| ®24guarantee prompt delivery. party wanting a good home. "PHONE 113. See or write B. W. Crowson,|[R ED ELL BROOM CO. Statesville. N. C. aug 20 ot k So d Ri d h th e i fa d e c P a e f o ' The Only Big Circus to Visit This Section This aes . gh at BP ae i C : : : | 8 | SS a 7 oe, = 5 > ~ —~ P me 4 a <3 aA te & wr A f yy v ' : a OT] 3 ; } ie 1 ; /] Lis : rt + ; j / re = : SSN WEIGHING O oy Ve 260% pr ‘LB Ga? / s- Biggest, Best, Grandest Show on Earth! Nearly a Century Under One Management Requiring 60 Special Built 60-Foot Cars. John Robinsons Ten Big Shows in One. Expense Daily $3,500.09. $10,000.00 in New Features. BATHE ACT TH ABOU] 4 Big Rings! 300 Circus Acts. 300 Circus Artiste. 10 Male Riders. 10 Female Riders. 20 Sensational Acts. 20 Female Feature Acts. 12 Manege Acts. 20 Trained Horses. 10 Brother Actz. Flying and Horizontal Bar Act. High Divers 30 Tumbling and Leaping Acts. Host of {High Wire and Sensational Acts ~ 3------ENORMOUS MENAGERIES IN ONE------3 1500 Rare and Costly Animals. 2 Herds of Monster Elephants Herd of Camels and Water Buffaloes. Rhiuocerous, Hippopot- amus, Horned Horses, Tigers, Lions, Zebras, African Antilopes, Leopards, Black Tigers, Pumas, White,tBlack and Russian Bears, Birds, Reptiles, &c. COMPLETE WiLD wHsT $3; Kvery known Wild West Sport and Pastime—Battle of Wounded Knee—Hanging Horse Thief—Stage Coach Robbery Fifty Cow Boys and Indians. : Company of Ex-U. S. Cavalry, Troupe of 10 Female Bicycle Riders, The Great Kiser Aerial Troupe, Troupe of 10 Japanese and Arabs, Two Herds of Educated Elephants. The Best Trained Sea Lions in the World. Robinson’s School of Wonderful Trained Menage Horses—12 in number. : 20 Male and Femate Ridez:. 300 Daring Gymnasts,”\imble Acrobats and Talented Aerialiste, the Pick of All Are tic Celebrities. . 40 Merry Clowns. $300,000.00 FREE STREET PARADE 300 Horses, 100 Ponies, 50 Cages and Dens, 19 fableau Wagons, Two Steam Calliopes, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, 4 Brass Bands, Wild West, Company Ex-U. 8S. Soldiers. ' Robinson’s Celebrated Band—50 Soloists—gives one hour’s musi. cal program before each performance. ‘Two Shows Daily---Doors Open at J and 7 P. M. Rain or Shine Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Cheap Excursion Rates on All Railroads. So a3 2 5A rs pa r i n g om e n ne ee . Israel Waterhouse—A Sketch. If ever there lived one to whom ‘the grand old name of gentle- man’’ could well be applied, it C: AURCH SERVIC’ zs, -——— Where; You and Tie Friends May; Worship J omorrow—All Denominations 7 :xtend a Hearty TALK OF THE DAY. | The horses of Iceland are shod | with sheep’s horns. —- —=—=GooD== OSITION weeececee cee eeseeseecsecen OF SANITARY PLUMBING 4A ny) there is no reason why your \jy Bae kitchen sink cannot be kept +); as ii maculately clean as the Ws was the subject of this article} etcome to th ith. | a = He was an exemplification of the eicciake se Stranger With-- Some of the screws made for the Draughon gives contracts, backed és = so a a Ww truth that ‘‘the bravest are the ten an 3. use of watchmakers are so tiny ;by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 wy ain or foul AR iY ‘In his long months and Trinity Chr irch (Episcopalian.) | 100,000 could be placed in an or- capital, and 19 year’s success, to Se-| 343 ae scat because it derest. SS : . 2 ee cure positions under reasonable con- ay can easily be cleaned and Hr years of anguish, even his un-| Sunday, school at 10 o’clock. dinary thimble. ditions or refunnd tuition. 4 Kept so. If yor are building a flinching heroism did not exces “Lutheran Church. ao : Senn 2 new house or repairing an gy 5 / h. Draughon s ccm s= sla one, get into. communi- Ar There is an average of seven BOOKKEEPIN his care and thought for those} Ree Ww. A. Lutz pastor petitors, by not} @ : { in : = ain ee - Be Un ein Ue Ins nego : : Sore ; : cation with A. W. Holler & Mf 7 about him: One thing that seem-| Py eaching at 11 S oe aad Sip. car collisions a day on the steam, | accepting his proposition, concede; 4 Go.. the most scientific sani- ff i than his ae subway, elevated and surface rail- | that_he teaches more Bookkeeping y plumbe They ed to trouble him more m. Sunday school at 10. ae ae in THREE months than they do in abs ay ee ee own suffering was the fear that the wife whom he loved with that ereat and tender devotion which only a noble heart can feel, might be exhausted by the strain of her eare for him. In a long talk with him more than a year before his death the writer can never forget the impression left by his courage and thoughtfulness. It is one of those memories that make us cling to our faith in the good that ex- ists in our fellow men. Next to this courage and care for others, the most prominent traits in his character were his straightforward, almost childlike simplicity, and his interest in all publie affairs that affected the good of his country. He was an ardent prohibitionist, and fully able to give a reason for the faith that was in him. He once gave me a most interesting account of the fight for temperance which he led when a, member of the city Front Street Presbyterian. Rev. J. B. Branch, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10. Race Street Methodist. Rev. H. H. Robbins, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Second Baptist. Rev. J. F. Mitchiner, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10. First Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards, pastor. Morning service at 11 a. m., Evening services at 8. Sunday school at 10 a. m. , First Baptist. Rev. C. A. Jenkins, pastor. Preaching at ll a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock Rev. J. Clyde Turner, pastor of ways of New York. A darning needle was removed from the ankle of Miss Fanie In- skeck, of East Liberty Ohio, which a physician said she proba- bly swallowed when a child. The new Dotherthithe tunnel under new Thames to Stepney has cost something like $10,000,000 to construct and is the largest tube boring of its kind in the world. Its total length, including the two sloping approaches, is rightly one and one-third miles. The length of tunnel actually under the river is about one-half of a mile. ——~+ar-o— Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_——$—H+ear-o——_— SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 75 per cent. of theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ‘Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which DRAUGHON, President DRAUCGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. In the Superior Court. North Carolina, Tredell County. { NOTIGE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. explains all, call on or write JNO. F. |. give you the latest ideas and yy t valuable information regard- *)- ‘ SoerA <esen ing cost, etc., and do the bes work necessary in irreproachaile style. WwW PLUMBING COMPANY * 127 W. Broad St. jaa ce Ee Se SMM Is 3233333535332 ete eee i is AN AWFUL CALAMITY! % To be Caught Without a Pair of x Pubber Overshoes This Wel x : o! 3: fi 8 Weather. = - a oe We've just what you are looking for in WET WEATHER & 7 FOOTWEAR and our prices are so reasonable that it will _be far better and easier to buy Rubbers than it will to pay = doctor bills. .. .- : : : : : ; © S, BMILLER, The shoe Man. IS WS DS AAs es Des We De BS Dea ET S E B s a he Te a 2 PO S E WS oe council of Quincy, Mass. Because ; : i ; of this interest in the cause of Tatgnall Square Baptist - church, For many years Germany, par- Angie se Beecoe ve Se hich | Ga. who is visiting his|ticularly through Hamburg, has , 2 temperance, and his high ideal of Macon, Ga., : a ars) ag S: John L. Peasock. B e { UJ « t f W dl womanhood, he was, I think, the father, Mr. J. C. Turner, w ill} been a large importer of tobacco To the Defendant Above Named: aptis niver SI y or omen 9 strongest advocate of woman’s preach, from the United States, such as is} Take notice that the undersigned ae suffrage I ever knew. His firm Broad Street Methodist. designated Virginia, Ohio, Mary- | will take the deposition of Claude J. Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. = a eee te ryan Set haga eel Ee aR ericeigs ‘ Albea, before Edward C. Wyckoff, ; : : : ee belief was that polities would nev-| Rev. J. R. Scroggs, pastor. land, burley seed leaf, etc. These Wsq., at his office in pee 1. School of oe and ee ee eight professors and six } er be purified; ahat the administra] Preaching at 11 a m., and 8 p.|tobaccos are very popular and |N. J., in ees Bank Building, —— and = Se snglis = Mathematics, Ancient and Mod- : 2 : é >is alwavs a large on the 10th day of September, 1908, ai , Hist ‘Seience, Phil the Bi- tion of government in the United|m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. there is always a large demand OR ee a =P oo Ee a ern Languages, History, Scienc ilosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi S States would never be what it should be until women were edu- eated to take the part in public affairs that they should—until men were willing to work side by side with him in all things con- cerning the publie weal. His feel- ing for the southern people and sympathy with them in the prob- ous roses, her golden Octobers and sunny Aprils—above all, the hearts of her kind, sympathetic! people, who felt for him in his suffering, who have wept for him since they carried him away to rest beside the wife of his youth. My own heart is very sorrow- ful when I remember that I shall no more in this world clasp the cood right hand of this most loyal friend. There are many precious Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. J. H. Pressly, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. Prasiding Elder Huggins Appoint- ments. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins of the Methodist district will preach at Davidson at 11 a. m., He has for some years been pas- tor of Nutbush and Oak Hill churches, in Vance county. ——_—~++ ar ODD ITEMS On the largest tobacco farm in the world, a 25,000-acre affair near Amsterdam, about a third of all the Sumatra | tobacco wrappers in the United States. Ga., is grown = for them. —___+<+@>e—__—_ We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. continuing from day to day until complete, said deposition to be read as evidence for the plaintiff in the above entitled action now pending in the Superior Court of Iredell county, North Carolina. This August 27, 1908. ANGIE J. PEACOCK. By McLaughlin & Nicholson, Attys 96669 850050009009560000008 SOPOSSIOOVSHSECSOESSOSSCSSEE BAC HOROROROROECRORCESICHRS FULORT EVERYBODY WE WELCOME YOU BE S OR O R A O OK R U G ble. 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and Painting, Decorating and Desigus. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor VY. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste- nography, Book-keeping and Typewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a directo? and two assistants. inculding Oi As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will have eomplet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, when business begi Bs usin b after the election. ? 8 begins to rally INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. B 2 ne ell Phone 350 W.R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER. President. lems they are called upon to work } e ae : 3 ; | out was very great. As with all and at mere (330. e F OR THIS WEEK ; Club, in whieh by about three quarters of hour of daily domes unprejudiced Northerners, this ee ee will a held at Pis S & SS ee — a Re eS feeling grew with every year he ee re oe Lae Next session begins Sept. 4, . For catalogue and other in | eee ae ae — a gah churen and dinner will be : PROFESSOR CGRUBBER & formation, address : creasing knowledge of our peo- sues ee ee e OF MARION . R. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. ple. Loyal to the cold hills, the : BOE ar og »{; —- ——_—— — = ——S iey rivers, the evergreen forests BS ee . THE CELEBRATED VIOLINIST . of his birthplace, ‘‘the State 0’ Ste aa ‘ oe ae aca | & MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: eS VACATION IS OVER . : . i d , 71€ ih s car - ‘ : 9 ree Maine,’’ he had grown to love the coca ; os e ee % | Spring Gardening,” ‘The Crusader’s Return”’ @ sot ae of caeee ie rich | o¢ the Presbyerian church at . And Others. @ And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term cor ruits, her trailing vines, and riot- ; = * Mocksville. S$ aN = 3 THE GEM THEATRE & ENROLL NOW = cony | memories of that kindness which ee i was asa brother’s. Whether A pair of robins have built a TO THE AMERICAN a i coming, with full hands and heart, | Best and hatched a family in the = sent4 to my bed of suffering, or striving pocket of an old waistcoat which STO RE OF QUALITY a ee TON COLLEGE F with broken voice and tear-filled | had been left hanging on the wall VILLE, GEORGIA. 2 eyes. to console a Renehedes of an unoccupied cottage at Lods- ST ATESVI LLE DRU G For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants. Warehousemen, aise mother, or denouncing, with| Worth, Eng. : = se eS Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who are of fa SEeICLG deecnke ERODE Ae rice ohio, attendee ee unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- to 15 ae onists. »Phone No. 80, @! ton. Thirty day ee g g deceived and injured me, Israel i Anci P Cow on. Thirty day scholarships in our sampl ix weeks cor- hes = peu ee a oe Shee _ the oe and meeueneHene @ respondonce come ee Be pie rooms, or six weeks s road eo ee 3 ne = es = pes = re- OROROROROEEC OEE derandiicce ee eee oe : = men oe complete — Big — o whom] cently, were Mr. and Mrs. Jame: same : cotton buyers. i t- Rercanaihincaiica- kamen a, er Se os, ae Ce ee Twel Y E ; Ass. Correspondence course year round. * Write ae cuit men are, in this world of selfish- union since 1861. rived and now ready to deliver. ve rears xperisnce particulars. least, ipsa: oe = A big swarm of bees settled on Call oe ILLE HOUSE in the general care of clothing SS a SS TT Sr 2ed. pv y J . " eo ; ' Nilintcuer- belie® Smee ciawmate = ae wire ac Heese N. FURNISHING CO Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- | & : : ., the other day. They held up re : in : ° him the man I knew, it was one E- bu Crh onServaia : : raffic for two hours, drove three Clothing called f - | WSiC I believe that it is well with him. MW we a ed-promptiy. DURHAM N Stri Pace eatalao ecu 2 ey ee away, i CLUB RATES N 3 2 C3: oe 4 CENT ept most of the doctors in the ot the la aes SALLIE FLOYD WATSON. } oo nhorhood busy. Ieando your work right| $1 PER agit rgest, but the best. Thorough ” Midd +++ See ee : MONTH Violini = e. Graduates, Pianists,. Vocalists. Stains Pastor Lutz Moves years of STATESVILLE sew uets: inall degrees.. Superior advanty = The Back to Alabama. = Se ee af the | omPerience: PRESSING CLUB ges at smal]cost. thes _ W. A : : ae The Mrs, Maleom Mason who has| Lutheran church has moved from| 1 make a specialty of con| an EXCELLENT CHANCE W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. ete a a been visiing her parents, Mr. and| Broad street to 301 Mulberry | crete sidewalks and put] offered - = - : - ! Mrs. W. E. Anderson, for several | street. near Front. d the kind th $6 a a ee raving $1,500 OAT = ————_ = = Ae days left yesterday for her home a = ae eee stay S. paying aoe oe sate and RIDGE NG See UO TE Fu : Ss ness ven- at ee Ala. oe . Cowles and children you want concrete} ture. Can have the active man.| Nest session of this celebrated school bec Best = Sue pase ola Sherrill and Helen | returne : ednesday from their work of any kind done let} agement of the business ad preparation for College, for Pas — a sae ent ee - Octob erson accompanied her as far summer home at Cowles, Wilkes | mo give you a bid. safety of investment is assured best instructors, best location. Wri » for life. Best equipm 2 5 Doce as Charlotte, where they will} county, where they have been for Address ‘‘Business’’ care M rite for handsome catalog? Jdanua ; spend a day ortwo. several weeks. : OSCAR VARLSON, fa sc om J.A.&M. H. HOLT. 3 ‘ F aera ... , . Oak Ridge N. C, 3 ~... THE. EVENING PIT RMR RES RUN OT RE TET ON RCT HEH OT NS ME Te ET A NE ONS —— a ne - oe LO RS TE RAE SR se Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Monday Evening, August 31, 1908. No. 298 (ne Pardon Was ranted IREDELL MAN REFUSED. - Will Fisher Got His on Condition of Good Behavior—Two Charg- ed With Assault With Deadly |. Weapot—Two With Retailing. One Case of False Pretense. Raleigh, Aug. 31.—Governcr Glenn annoanced the following decisions in the applications for pardons before him. Will Fisher—The defendant was eonvicted of assault with a deadly weapon November term, 1907, of Rowan superior court, and sentenced, to two years on road. On recommendation of trial judge and solicitor, and also on account of the crippled condition of the defendant, I grant this pardon, conditioned on his remain- ing of good behavior. I do so re- luctantly, as it was a bad case, else the judge would not have viven a one-legged man so severe a sentence. Pardons Refused. : c. E. Honeyeutt—Defendant was convicted July term, 1907, Stanly superior court, of assault with a deadly weapon, and given four months on county reads. The sentence is not excessive, and no good reason being shown for par- don, same is refused. Warren Bell—Defendant was convicted January term, 1907, Pitt supeior court, of retailing, and sentenced to 12 months on county roads. Reasons given for granting pardon are not sufficient, and I eannot see my way clear to pardon a retailer who has been debauching the men of his com- munity by selling them whiskey, for if released after serving only a short term he would probably return to his sales. Dick Johnson—Defendant was eonvieted January term, 1908, of Iredell superior court of retailing, and sentenced to 12 months on county roads. Neither judge nor solicitor recommend pardon. The sentence does not seem to me €x- LeSSIV erson is con- . ’ 2 : cessive, and where @ Pp was Thursday before anything |er tightening grip. vieted of retailing and neither the BC oantod solicitor recommend the} © see my way Pardon judge or pardon, I cannot elear to alter sentence. refused. Julius Logan—Defendant was 1908, of Cleveland “superior court, of as- weapon and eonvieted June term, sault with deadly sentenced to eight months. Frank Hawkins — Defendant . PERSONAL NOTES. Sra @ Some Happenings Among Those -.Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. Ernest Simon is home after a trip to Baltimore and Seaford, Del. Miss Sallie Minn Ellis, of Farm- ington is visiting Mrs. T. II. Red- man, Miss Ruby Deal of Taylorsville is the guest at the home of Mr. W. W. Foushee. Mr. J. Victor Heath visited home folks last week and return- ed to Charlotte Saturday night. Mrs. James McConnaughey of Salisbury is visiting at the home of Dr. John F. Foard and family. Miss Lillian Campbell of Tay- lorsville, is visiting Miss Mabel Laugenour at her home on Front street. ~ Miss Stella Mize leaves for New York tonight in the interest of the millinery department of the Lilly- Allison Co. . Miss Kate and Mary Sloop and little Elizabeth Sloop have return- ed from a. visit to relatives in}easts her face since she has Rowan county and at Wilkesboro. | earced of her husband's misfor- tune cannot hide the simple Miss Bessie Smith has gone to her home at Charlotte to spend | of ber features. her vacation. She is employed as a stenographer by the French To- bacco Co. Catawba county, and Miss Pauline Stikeleather of Pulaski, Va., are euests of Mrs. A. A. Colvert on Race street. Miss Edith Conger, daughter of Mr. T. J. Conger of Chambersburg township visited here last week while on her way to Concord to resume her studies at Sunderland eollege. —_—_—_—_++>o——_—— Firemen’s Week. The big event, that annual af- fair, Everybody’s Day, closed last Saturday night before the advent of the new week. By 8 a. m. Sunday the last of the Johnny J. Jones tents had been packed away on their cars at the depot and half an hour later, the special rolled out of the yards en route to Tarboro where the concern is booked for this week. Bad weather from the start in- terferred with the program and it Today members of the commit- tee estimate that when all bills have been paid, there will be over $400 left to be added to the bene- fit fund of the firemen. —_—-<+ar-e—————_ Fish and Eels in Tank. Spencer, Aug. 28—\When the flood of waters precipitated by the bursting a 40,000 gallon water under guard. ease is, of course, increased by}to be a white man. the most touching things that Mrs. Frank Connor of Terrell, x the weeks of absence the one she was convicted November term, 1907, of Buncombe superior court, of false pretense, and sentenced to 13 months of service on publie tank on the Southern Railway yards had subsided here a few days ago a quantity of fish and eels were found on the ground Leper Visited By tis Wite MRS. EARLY SEES HUSBAND. Interest in the Condition of John R. Early, Who the Doctors Say is Afflicted With Leprosy, Con- tinues, and is Heightened by the Arrival of His Wife. —_——— _ Washington, Aug. 31.—Great interest continues to be mani. fested in the poor unfortunate) )@ t John R. Early, of Lyn, N. C.,! located in a cornfield. who has beer pronounced a lep-, er and is in charge of the health | authorities out in alonely tent, Interest in the; the arrival of his wife aud child. | Their first meeting was one of has occurred here in many aday. Mrs. Early is a delicate; slen- der woman with a pleasant face and ‘ight chestnut hair, brushed back from her forehead. Even the sadness that naturally over- beauty and natural refinement Her eyes have a clear steady gaze. There is written upon her indelibly the fact that she is the kind of woman who has made good wife ana a good mother, and who even in the face of the most terrible impediments, will be a wife of the most wonderful and valuable kind until the end of her days. Last night when the doctors came to take her out tc see her husband they told her in the gentlest manner that it would be inadvisable for her to go near him. Tney meant that after ali loved would have to remain mary feet away, while ber heart and soul hungry for caresses, woul? have to go without that great satisfaction that comes from happy meeting. She had said to the doctors that she cared ncothing for her- self, and if it werepossible, would live with her husband to the end of her days, going with him to any kind of a colony or hospital. She would expose herself to the, disease, and all through her in- tensive loae and devotion. Yet there is herbaby. She bas not the right to expose that lit- tle one. And sheknows it. Aud so she is placed between love and duty, with both tugging with ev- She wants to be with him And she knows that by doing so her child will never have even a chance in the world. So she sits in the little sitting room over the Salvation Army headquarters, never saying a word. She hardly hears the few questions that have been put to ber; and, in fact, does not want to talk. oT The Wife Arrives. ‘My wife! My—Oh, thank you very much. I shall be ready to see her.”’ “Mr. Early your wife is here. The doctor has just telephoned. tavcll filled “Dress Suit Case Gone. Mr. W. D. Goodman, a brother- in-law of Mr. Sam R. Brown of the Statesville Realty and Invest- ment Co., come to this city Satur- day night. He had with him a dress suit case. He lett this at a refreshment stand near the depot while he went to attend to. a maatter of business and when he returned it Was gone. A small boy who was in charge of the stand si&{d an elderly man had taken it away. The matter was reported to the police and Officer Tom Kerr soon he contents of the ‘‘grip”’ Nothing more is published at this time as it might interfer with the guilty party who is supposed Another dress property of the gentleman from Ilickory who exhibited a new fire escape here, also disappeared un- der similar conditions and this theft may be traced to. the party. ++ Miss Bleecker Neill, who has | has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ervin Chester, on Webb street, returned to her home at Amity, N. C., Saturday. pS a he replied. “Tt has been longer than that already.” “Yes, it is nearly nine.” A few minutes later a light was seen bobbiug down the road to- ward the river. It was an auto- modile that was bumping over the rough places in the road, picking its way slowly. The lep- er stood up. A woman and a man alighted fron #he machine and advanced toward the tent. “Your wife has come,” said the doctor. A frail little woman.clad in a lopg coat burried toward the tent. a It is certain she would not have stopped until she reached the leper bad not the big guard in- terfered. “These trees, Mrs. Early. You cant go any further.” But she hadn’t heard. She was ooking at her husband, His. thands were raised before him He was moitening her back. It seemed almost as 1f he was say- ing: “Unclean! Unclean!”’ ‘Lottie,’ I am glad to see you—awfully glad—bnt do not come nearer.” The doctor placed a chair un- der the tree. The guard put a lantern on each side of the chair. Mrs. Early sat down. Twenty-five feet away sac the leper on his chair. His lantern was in his hand. The doctor took the guard by the hand. Together tney walked down the road and turned their backs. In twenty minutes the interview was over, terminated by the doc- tor. Mrs. Early was too nerv- ovs, he told her husband to stand the strain any longer. Besides it was very damp, and she might catch cold. “Iohn, good-bye.” “Goodbye, dear. Dodt worry about me, mind you.” suit case, the-}]same Hur Firemen Were on Deck SHOW MUCH APPRECIATION. Of Many Kindnesses Shown Them Last Week—Brave Lads Leave Their Work and Save Atha Factory From Complete De struction a4¢ Hand of Firey Fiend. It was only a few minutes after the whistle on the big Atha Chair Company’s factory had sounded its weleome notes of warning to its employes that it was 12 o’clock, time to ‘‘knock off and’’ that the whistle this menced to blow again. A brisk fire had been discover- ed in the finishing room. Near here are huge tanks, usually filled with combustable noon com- fluids as gasoline varnish, ete. The alarm was sent in. Mr. Walker vot it cver the never fail- -edel! Telephone wire and in less time than it takes to tell it every volunteer fireman in the city was on the scene. When they first roof was ablaze. Chief Connor who is as good at fighting fire as he is erime and blockaders was there. Tad it not been for the direc- tions he hurled to the men under him, telling them just where to turn the hose it is more than probable that the entire plant would have gone. Mr. Walker and his son, Bu- rette, deserve a heap of praise. Just how they got there so soon is something past comprehension. One reason is that they are ‘‘al- ways there.”’ Another is vhat they have the handsome horses well trained. “The entire plant, one of oar best known institutions, might have been a complete loss and it probably would have been but for the work of our volunteer fire de- partment. Howeyer, they were ‘¢ Johnny on the Spot’’ and the flames were soon conquered. The roof is a total loss ana Chief Connor’s directed that this be torn away so his men could get at the flames. Much damage was done by water. The loss will probably aggre- gate $2,200 of which $400 will be on the building and $1,200 on stock, all of which is covered by insurance. The Atha Chair Co. arrived the Atha Chair Co., for twelve years. them, the frame The buildings oceupied by the have been built The Key Tobac- co and Whiskey Co., first occupied building being secretary and treasurer. The company was named The Atha Chair Co. after Mr. Thomas’s second name, Atha. Mr. Gilbert has sinee been elect- ed superintendent, in connection with the office duties under his’ management the company is en- joying a prosperous business. This is the third time this and the Key Furniture Co., have suf- fered loss by fire in this building. ~ ——__—~-+44 Saturday’s Crowd. How many people were there in this city on Saturday? That is a question that will never be answered correctly. John Lowlow, the veteran clown told the writer on Saturday night that there were 8,700 ickets taken up at the main en- trance to the big tent at the first performance. The attendance at the night per- formance was small, probably not over 2,000. Nevertheless there were many in the city who never attended the circus. ,The business men as a rule think it was a mistake to have located the main feature so far away. The crowds were kept from the streets and even on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights while a big crowd was on the outsides, where they could hear Johnny Jones ‘splendid band they were not down among our own business men, who pay the taxes and who, had the shows been put on the streets, would have probably got some of the money the outsiders earried away with them. Here is a pointer! We all love our firemen. They are noble fellows! Most of them are working for nothing, and every time they do this they endanger their lives. All this is appreciated Could the crowd have been kept down here by the Square, or the eourt house, the Firemen would not have lost a cent. Everybody with an idea that way, would have paid for seeing a tiger eat meat from a man’s mouth, or niggers dance and talk funny, all of which was done well. Then Messrs. Henry who sells watches and clocks, Knox, Pos- ton & Co., the Gem theater, and a heap more of our old standbys could have captured some of the money that was carried home. This is no criticism, but with The Mascot it’s the fellows who +pay the tax, first last and all the time. ——_~++oe>-—— Circus Pleased All. That good old amusement en- prise so dear to the hearts of all, both old and young, John Robin- son’s circus, is a sad memory to- day ; for it has come and gone and it will be a month or more be- : : He will bring her out in his auto floundering for Hife, in about an hour,” said the The fish had been raised in the !yuard to the leper late yesterday water tower sixty feet in the air | afternoon. Q sed by the break- Without another word the lep- = ee Sa er went into his tent. There was water in a wooden bucket at the the whiskey house and the brick building the tobacco and snuff factory. When the whiskey and tobacco business was discontinued the buildings were converted into a fore those who know a good thing when they see it and yearn for more of the same article will fully realize that at least a year must : elapse before this old favorite ; visits this city again. And it was over. Wants to Care for Him. This morning the leper told your reporter that he expected to see his wife again today. He did not know that she was too pros- roads. He has only served nine months of his time. The evi- dence convinees me that he was euilty, and for the present at least, though he has strong appli- cation, I must decline the pardon. —_—_--are——_ rear. He washed his swollen face : the Key F : Dog Days Ended. and hands. ‘I'hen he smoothed | trated to come to him and that the furniture factory by/the Key Fur-} To say that a heap of our people k out his rumpled shirt and reach-| doctor had ordered her to rest un-|niture Co, Mr. Ned French being) who visited the cireus here on COTTON MARKET. According to Blum’s Alamnace, ing into a box drew forth a col- the manager. Saturday journeyed to Salisbury til tomorrow, when she might pos- Local Market. which is a recognized authority |lar and necktie, which he careful- 4 Prices at wagon: . {upon all such subjects, dog days |ly put on. Then he combed his|Sibly be able to visit him again. After the failure of this com-| this morning for another visit to Strict good midling.......-- 1014 | ended Saturday. ... ... .------ hair neatly. brushed his trousers} A!l the leper would say about |pany about four years Age the] its wealth of wonders, - gives a 4 Good middling.... ....-.--- 1036 The work which has been held and coat and went outside. Plac- the brief interview of last night | Atha Chair Company was formed very general idea of the impres- ; Middling.... ..-- ------ ..-10% | in abeyance waiting for their pass- ing a chair near the door of his | was: to manufacture chairs. sion made by the show this year. 4 = : a ; - z tent and a lantern beside it, be| « - i Mr. W. A. Thomas was elected é Stains and Tinges io calaeeiaie wae i@9 ing can now be resumed, with the sat down and waited. She Ww ants to come and take a) = . «i. - Ww L Gaver There were so many new ‘features | The market was steady. positive assurance that no evil re-] It grew so dark that without |care of me. She doesn’t think | president ands oe eee among them the opening ballett ‘ New York Market. sults will follow. the sid of his lantern he could | about herself>. But, of course, it i by 50 or more handsome young 4 . not distinguish his hand held at|is impossible. I would not think Here From Oklahoma. ladies, that it is useless to attempt 4 The New York market showed ee a lower tendency today. — Has a Position as Nurse. ete e eer ea : on ns | Of it for a moment.” Mr. W. H. L. Campbell of Ard-|to enumerate all. F Spots dropped 20 points and| Miss Eleanor Clark left Satur-|eoid. But he did not go inside He hesitated a moment, and jmore, Oklahoma, is visiting friends | ~ —_+<or>——— : closed at 9.50. day for Rutherfordton where she|Twenty feet away the tired|then added: in this city and the country. Rugs, all our fall stock now in. : Futures closed as follows: has a position as nurse in the hos- guard sat besidehislantern Jook-) ‘‘If I have to stay here, I think| Mr. Campbell is clerk of the|See our 9x12 E August... cescecee ceeeeeeee 8.40 | pital. apo ace es she and her mother and the ba-{supreme court of Oklahoma but is AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL October...-.2 s-ee ceeeees .8.51| For some time Miss Clark held | e9ming?” y y bies will come and live in Wash-|a native of Sharpesburg township. $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. December.. ..-- sce++++++--8-42 | a similar position at the Long san-)| The guard looked up nurriedly. ington. I would want them to, |His home has been in the west for STATESVILLE HOUSE The doctor said in an nome) for I like it here.’’ many years. FURNISHING CO. tarmac ‘a JanUATy..eeee cere ceeeee .8.35 | itarium in this city. oe a oa d ee oo o se Re at e Ne r a t THE EVENING mS DaILY EXCEPT suspaT- = eS ce 103 Geext Stree Telesbose 33; jire were Roc sereit? VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. unde? ee ed ) er a s a ee n s ep e e SI Th pocket book ' GILMORE, City Editor. ; “2 Fe AH Brran lost in. the 3 Le Sebsccistics Price, - $400 s Year thar the sha rp ered port: | sbscciption Price, - 10 Cents @ Week) contained $50) in S20 5 nN iiresd passes. Rotered =: the Possoiice in Stavesville = pass a = nd~lsss msil maier. ee The weather man is trring to DEMOCRATIC TICKET. get zood again but % wll take ne the old fellow a long time to ge Es NATIONAL. back into the good eraces of the firemen For President: SS <—- ps WILLIAM JENNINGS BEYAR- Speaker Cannon has been tell- For Vice os ine the New Eneoiand farmers JOHN WORTH : about the corm and oat ereps in Timots but what he is reaihy STATE. aterested in. whether in New or Governor: Engiand or Ilmois is the vote W. W. EEECHIN. erep. what is his specialiy. Yer Liextenant Governer. ——_-+ +o oe ___- WwW. C. NEWLAND. So the Japaancse Sect will come For Seeretary of State: out to meet our Seer as Ht comes J. BEYAN GRIMES. within sizht of Yokohoma harber. Por Stste Treasurer: Then as the two Sects epproech ry B B. LACY. the Japanese squadron will sur- For State Auditor round the American. and rengine : B. PF. DIXON. alongside. ship for ship. will =- y For Attorney Generai: cart the neweemers into the har- f T. W. BICKETT®. bor. Wa “ ) For Commissioner of Agrienliare: What a day of suspense that E (ea Ne 7 Yo -+> 5 > ak | erie ie W. A GRAHAM | will be for Capi. Hobson’ t 5> ae ———— +e __—-- ae For Corporation Commissioner: | 2 = : : = DID YOU EVEE B. F. AYCOCK. ' For Superintendent of Ednesiion: | De ae ce i. TF vou hada dollar in you it J. Y. JOYNER. Sa cs ree es Eee Tl ee, SaaS E20EGFSe S NCR SUS it For Insurance Commusstoner SH neg, eae aa SSC. 2b Vere & 5 & = i J. RB. YOUNG. pose of Ht. Four ¢Zort e i For Labor Commissioner Se ee Fee eee " M. L. SHIPMAN. [Now when vou have a vote in ij Electors at Large. fwour hand and are about to dis if J. W. BARLEY. | pose of it. why not adopt the same a WALTER MURPHY. mle?” Did you ever hear the Eke of CONGRESSIONAL. aac* Nae What is a vote for Hiscen 52% or Congress: ® vote thrown swear’? RICHARD N. HACKETT. Hisgen’s candidacy has not t —_——__+-+@>eo—_ For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. THE REAL ISSUE. | The New York World i ‘doing good wo Thor = => ho wae {LEO 2a ius tperintendent of Insiruction: leratie ticket snd bas orouzét 0. WHITE. i the foHowing indictment cgainst Por County Sarveror i the Roosevelt administration. sa F. | 1§1t hasbeen extravagant and For Coroner: wasteful ed 7~SaNne ~~» =" P. C. CARLTON. Ee 2. — i JAMES M DEATON. - . — to = s— PRs?> _—- 3. It has gloriged in F bilippine | impperialiem. i +. It bas menaced the State JAMES E. BOYD. iwith Federal usurpation ” BS Treasurer: | means of constructive i pale = a - — = W. SLOAN. | desce i | 2 fe 35. wreesiessiy | mined confidence in our business i methods. eausing panic. depress BE C. SUMMERS tion and sdiering. RF GATTHER | 6. soci Sth TURNER | eal contribations of corpor Dd. ‘seeking legislative a J. W. HAGER. | 7. thas spo ken vociferous! For Beard of Eduestiion: ‘against. the maleiactors of great DE. W. G. NICHOLSON. ‘wealth butit bas not broucht J. LL. BRADLEY. | one of them 10 justice. PROF. J. A. HILL. sos: Res = a> 1} aS Sc ssece ve 2ST. ltCifOtlCUtKtlCOF Ee hee OO maeonces TR Mee To —arene oan ~ssisce- Fer Comir Commissioness: *-& B MIEIES. — tae po a= + ~-—= ati wil> — * S. It bas ballied Congress. ' oe to do asit pleased. ‘SW OF BO law. trary to ite wishes. 10 k has maintained ¢ the hig Might end iuesdsy ‘est tarii ever snown in a = teountry and has made no move Has Comrade Debs been not-iim favor of income and inherit ee | JL. ft hasconstantiy demand-: : a a _ ted law and more Iaw for the’ As 2 long distance Sghter Ca: | proseestion of trusts. aithoueh | ito bas no equal rexisting laws are held DY it to be; too drastic for enforcement. 12. Ié is now attempting to There is nots change ic that bh in cirenls- | bill which cannot be sustained losine er or ee ee Sal A. — ; . tiom and advertising. ; the faets. It is 8 splended campsien doc-| Tom Lawson. the barker i Zor | Ument for Mr. Bryan and his co- Wall stress. at it again But } harts. It gives them the cue for the Iamb have heard Tom's | a2 aggressive campaicn which will pat Mr: Taft and his sap- | porters hopelesely on the a => dark before. There will be nothime to pre-j sive. vent Mr. Taft ire from accompanying} And on top of it all is a period en his as sta n BX te r t = rm * — a —— ~ x . = en n 7 — PR R s nh er t RE L EL S EH Be e t se e r e e s na e s re x African | of depression. which came in the e desires to do so. ‘hey day of Republican Tarif Brin. ——————— | Where are the revolts of Roos Captsin Peter Hams changes | evelt rule, which Mr. Taf desires his uniform several times a day./to perpetuste his time for s bat he will stick to the uniform | change. in oa plea when he eemes to trial i ple to rule. ee Pi a tr e s Se i ro be t ; The reeoneiliation of Senator} Foraker i oro SS Eke eckd j | round Out & career of wilfeiness. | — Eo CO $ereed. ambition and tyranny br tar. | forcing the election of a personal-. i . ++ | ly excellent and amiable Proxy. Bo e Aa Su A i K oo vo Oo tt om ui | ei + hi a) ‘ "o O = | oO fm ho Se f a. hs » oh ef f? & . “s “a “| a) ' ee ba d e OF te r e b en t ta " nt . \ -_— => >) _—— i i, - } ' t ‘ ' a) Ae ' be a fy " “y wm er Oo wy o . cy t iw cy t t | ’ “1 Wi " oy Ih ’ tt ‘ } hy ’ re "s ’ Fy © 1 4b Q) f ri e , F y¢ n Q ‘ fw Ao | nh ht e in * Ia o 1 - s ¢ — ee i mH mo ba a b e a wi © " tt — - eS ~- - = > = a te eh esse Hh eset: - — =3. se eae aM Gl ee SUS 6 ‘ - eee oe = = ie cae asia tiie gemma, ie +5 Se me =—-A=. | ot Cae tees Sa SLU aV Ste & oS j _ = : ker ~ ees eee Te 27 = om ! ac je hee See eee, oe ae LL Dee -* - ma > z. — — ae he es oe 2 =e hr Seti eles wt --, — = ° = as = 2 hero ects tam ores s => = =. Gar sc Sle t a these = = - 3 2 a ms ce ——— ee tS OL, CS wise} eae ieee gn ee omg reer i | arreme ma|e $ Maiev Gsually were esc] cee & si = ; > -_ 2 ; sews = 8S Ace wet 3r OTA ee Fo. - ———— - ee SS mr > . ma - > 7 i 2 a — wnew 32 ene —=—,7! — —_——= LS 222 (eke 22 oe * aa le ; Svoices ' : . S ' Our Usgiy Ancestors. ae - - an = 4 ee <== © _ ; Si: Gor ehcS Ott, secc & parse i . . - ees - | -—s —_—--, ee -———= -—~—= ; sh. were Detsamersec, 2h sme) aie a. pea es & Teco men2zrer = Wwe, = . aie = . ; Tere LOOT FOr wor i -—_—- eed - * ~~? at. £ sperm = ther =< mentck t WAS. f Sse Ss eee Se 3 =) minty we cal a ae Be Gee enon ee a Boe ges & HO EH Vou See Bos Bee} a ees = = . ——— = _—~ ———_— ——w Se = _ ee 2 pox. Ne ene wettec = serv-! = j me ST a etl ne ee eee Et Wno wes Este &. oF MomMets | = ie = Tae Sar e5 he soreken Gown with the leth- co 0G SEEicsc= COWS WLS whe i = : ai ee ~ = = ee ie SOrme Ciseés nence —le Opened 3 al > 74 oe =i, Ee en ned RPew=perer VOlLutm: Of Lis ace} -~ - > _ =. - oe =. ae aT a a ee eelp wettec EEGs. reed ~ a ‘ > ace 4 on ho VWariecce —-A ps2. ta elves Pea - eee aS a went, GRC LlIrty Seats Gs SE = <== Se se aed eo de TOOTS Unegerouaises a| S a a . yt all —_—=—--* oo" ~~ = _—_=—_ —_——— be Sree Sarrty. € Dust osve osc; —_—~ =. be > > =z a = the retour: a Smee pOE E tee SPStars Te pee emer irom, | een eel Eo = a=0 = rer, ects LO a ' ‘io = - t — Se os —_-see oe = 2steo ee 'GpeR & woure 2eF OF ae fortune | = s S ~ ered Be eee on os end pession. The woman must have} pele sox in the atural | Eat ws sms pet 32 >= >. A Filtering Meciur- - ' Absorbent cotton s hich 7 Me) ommended es ¢ Serine medium | = = he ee ed ae < ' it acts repidly and is therefore of} > oe Ea =~ Si . > — great value in Sltermg volatile ele} res Slice aiipescenmeeed (ede hold | ~ ments a era asary a - f ar site = SS use it ils special recommended be | [eause of iss Sees and | esse of manazem A isrze fo | nel must be provided, and the cot | lace m is pressed more or less Smily | 3 | Into the neck, sccording to the eab-| stance to be pessed through Some} * Equids are much more Scat to| manace then others, and this must} of course be slicwad for. A Mile. ; practice wil show the housewife | | Just bow closely the cotton mast be packed to insure sa the various bas to desl with which che| > te == 3s -_o Reversed. The foreign visitors to Chins had asec to see a native exeection, and the governor of the province for 2 comsideration hed consented to oblige them “Have meres, your Bighness,” = the wretched criminals as inged before the governor} “Hare we no chance?” “None whaterer.” bis; hichness cheerfully. “It’s 2 case of | ‘tacels I wim, heads you loce.” "—_Bo- hemian — so t e rs t ee ee oe - sre mt ~~ =, 2 | vice | Prompt attention 2iven | orders. 6. C. Critcher ' Finds mY oods exceed _'UNDERTAKER AND - EMBALMER ' Most Modern 2nd Up To-Date! ; | Equipment in Tredeli eos Mr pew eight columa Furerail Car eannot be excelled in the cocntr. ‘Prompt attention. Best of s=r-. Terms reasonabie. Vi ben jin need of anything in mF Hpe! 19 Re he er e ea e ‘phone 71 :bhrough the week and/ ;DI51 at night and on Sundays. | "phone Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. - 2 . RESTAURANT : — We are prepared to furnish as good table ‘Board as can be had in the city. AT $12.50 PEH MONTH Open on Sunday. | BRAWLEY & McFARLANB 538 CENTER STREE? “cL PAST WOOD FIBRE PLASTER “SECOND TO NONE” “EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS /PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST , PLASTER ON THE MARKET |THE BEST iS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES AND Poe aE: = WILL PAY = WHEN A STINE pectations wg uality or of sery THE oo = -_—- e EF 5 ice, > — EF = oS eno oat tats a i my rs &iven Special: attentior Be a2P ot Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 35. = The Southern otales &Throug ih 286 Pulilm Meer ‘Cars on He ae ee iprimcipal (Cities and I the south == Hich Class > Cars. ;. Many detightfal summer andj ikni rh HIDES f Resorts oF} t winter resorte on and reached hr | uthern Railwar. “The Lane of the Six Sapphire Country” in seenie west | ern NorthCarolina_beantifal ar! ali seasons Hotels of the b bighest | — if t : <The} f i For detailed information apps | © nearest Ticket Acent. cr R.L. Vernoa.T.P_s. Chariotte.N.C. S.H. Hard wics.P.T.M. Wasbington_D.C. W.H. Tayloe. G.P A. Washington. D.C. Ss B&B FE CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. Fer Groceries, Fresh Meats = ete. Jest Received a Fresh lot of Switts Premium Hams. Statesville, N.C. Phone 130. Successors to P. A Jones. S*_ Charles Hotel Building 22 ee y - r e r e e e SA I LT E E R T R a A G d a c A c a a a c e n o n n s or e te Se g pe e p y + 3 : | eo w e n r e n n s n s a g : A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE | CANDY HE SENDS. She ‘wants . . —ALWAYS FRESH ATF— W. F. a Prescriptionist ts Re e s e ta t a t a t e t e t a t a t a t e t a t e t e t a t st a t a ta ta t a te t a t e t e y ! cl o k i v p u n c n c e c a i a cn c cc h to n n e ur b a n a or m ra a t ec mi on g n a n v i e m u e hi n a gh ee oe SEVERAL THINGS inj selecting your Bank Are§co begeonsicered i 1ST. Sirength-Financial Strength 2ND.iihe care with which the Bank is Managed. SRD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by thei Officers and Em- ployees. The banking experience of Officers. The ability ofthe bank ito roperly and Prompily Handie all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL 4TH. ETH. w 4 “P a t e r a ? : ° a ot a F at e t e t s t Pl te ht ta l ha b ta l ta t ha l ta l he el ta l ta t a ea d ta l Da t fe ha l t hd te | ha d ba l ta d al he d ta d td ad at at Wa d Tt Sh e e ht ie Ba Safe Guarded By Financial Integrity the Merchants & Farmers €0ts Sitention to the needs of our depositors is required ry facility commercial usages is placed at the disposai of all who will S— themseives of onr by OF STATESVILLE INCSRPOSPATED CAPITAL E25.009 OFFICERS: £, T. STIMPSON,. President. CS. S. TOMLIN, Viee Pres’s E. B. BUNCH. See’y & Treas: 3. 4. KNOX, Asst. See'y & Treas. i venson. C. S. Tomlin, BR. R. Bex —— . Geo. B. Nieheison, [.. 5 aither. F R. Hill, & B. Watts. Bank assures yeu aksolate protection for ali iands de- positea in its care. Court- from allemployees: and eve- demarded Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful-Prem- ie s N O5 s V2 gE Me mo © give away to my cus tomers. This contest will close November 1. See me! See them! ‘a > iB W4 b 0 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 0 0 6 4 0 6 1 . 0 0 5 6 seeeccosecoooecoooccecce® a oa £0 8 41 0 0 8 0 8 O4 6 “ ' 7 ao e “e o _ eA Bo s e es e t eB e t e $3 ! 88 bs e es be s e Sa r 6 et e r s + Be e et e re r e ee e Bk FO 8 R : LE S E S E SE s es s e es © SO S O S O S S O S O O S S O S O S O O S 0 H 0 0 0 F SS NI SRR: ei EST Ne a eee at ge ek te Supe S ete aes (PREJUDICE It Is Not Always Merely an Unreason- able Judgment. What is prejudice? Is it always = something unreasonable? Is it to| = be reg truder among the more sober activ- ities of the mind? Is it an enem of clear thinking—the counterfeit | #4 women, of all ages, for womanly pains, irregularity, Eg , nervousness, weakness, and any fq Cther form of sickness, peculiar to females. of a true judgment? On the con- trary, there is a certain form of prej udice which admits of defense. here is @ prejudice which has a pore place in the mind and must af reckoned with as a natural factor led as necessarily an in-| i ey on-intoxicating remedy, a falling feelings, in our thinking and not as an ab-|E4 normal and disturbing element. It | [es is very <r to insist that reason | be free of prejudice. But |e should no one maintains consistently and continuously so high en ideal in| Me practice. It is not merely that |B prejudices will steal in despite our most vigilant guard and in the face of protest and serious effort on our part.to drive them out. But in a certain sense there is a true func- tion for pees to pa amid the varied activities of the mind. A prejudice is not always an unreason- able judgment. It may be merel unreasoned. And there is a vast dif- ference in this distinction, for the judgment which is simply unreason- ed may prove in the course of events to be eminently reasonable and as such, even in its unreasoned form, may serve 8 most useful purpose in our : These unreasoned j absolutely indispensable in the econ- omy of our mental life. If we ex- cluded all suena which are oa accompani : @ satisfactory proo of their valid 8 cameos waste of time and energy would re- sult, for it is a fundamental law of our intellectual activity that the processes of reason by which we ar- rive at certain conclusions often drop out of memory. But the con- clusions themselves remain as a per- manent d of knowledge. The pee which we once knew and per- ectly understood may be forgotten, but the truth which it established is lodged permanently in the mind. The history of its origin we no longer remember. It appears, there- fore, as a detached judgment— Scribner’s Magazine. Very Hard! The wedding was over—all the ceremony and the splendor and i speechifying and the smiles. Ami a shower of shoes and rice the bride dgments are .and bridegroom had departed in their carriage for Charing Cross sta- tion. The affected parent stood in si- lence as the lucky pair vanished gradually into space. Tears stream- ed down his cheeks. The sympe- thetic guest laid a compassionate hand upon his arm. “¥ know—I know!” he murmured ently. “It must have been hard indeed for you to lose your daugb- ter.” The old man raised his head and nodded. “So hard—so hard!” he enswer- ed, dashing a sign of weakness from his eyes. “But Etbel is a dear, sweet girl and would not fail us. She wes a long, long time about it, but she landed the fellow just aa we had given up all hope!”—London Scraps. Too Much For Her Chief. There is a-cabinet officer at Wash- ington who for a long time was greatly annoyed by the incessant requests for promotion preferred by a young woman in his department who was a friend of his family. One afternoon last winter she en- tered the t man’s office with the usual 2 tion. Unfortunately the head of the department was in anything but a good humor that day. So he flared up instantly. ‘Upon my wo exclaimed he, ae clerka are the bane of my life! ou”— He sto oe 8s = a straining 6 out again with, “I wish to goodness you were a.man!” The young woman ae a glance at him from s particular e of e sic iicaaatiisien sak hes handsome face she replied, “Mr. Secretary, are the first man who ever that.” This was*too much for the chief. She got her promotion. The Loyal irishman. Speaking of a t, a Wash- ington offictal “ade “He reminds me of an Austrian nobleman who once made a big tour. At Prag he said that % he were not a Wiener he would like to be a Prager. He said the same with reference to Budapest and other places when hevisited them. Thevarious speeches leased the hearers, but I prefer the tishman’s style.” “And what was that?” was asked. “He became well acquainted with a Frenchman, who said to him once: ‘Pat, if I were not a Frenchman I'd be an Irishman. Now, if you were not an Irishman what would you like to be? “ ‘Sure,’ said yt, Iv Trish I'd ‘d be . of BO hike - aE Se - Cardui is a purely vegetabie extract, a simple. # Rape ae =; | LOST—A PURSE CONTAINING Ele WANT AD ASMme recommended to girls and Mrs. ‘A. C. Beaver, of Unicoi, Route No. 1, Mar. E m@ bleton, Tenn., writes: ‘ ‘ a0 . Z ania eee I suffercd with bearing- > 4 down pains, feet swelled, pain invight side, headache. & s pains in shoulders, nervous palpitation, and sth:: anu e o ber oe wets @ troubles I cannot mention, but I too x Wine of Gordut fe and have found it the b sa for female troubles.” T AT x SAIPIY AN 4 Bi Sa ease est mssicine I ever uscd ry Cardui. ALL DRUG STSRES ~ SA oT = FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Scalp, Falling Hair, Dand- druff and Dead Appearance of Hair This preparation is put up and.g sold under a positive GUARANTEE §& to cleanse the hair, increase the'@ growth and remove allskin affections & If it fails re-'# peculiar to the scalp. turn empty bottle and your money will be refunded. ADDRESS COOLEEMEE, N. C. THE IREDELL Sharpe tanyard and are man made brooms We make a speciaity on "PHONE 113. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Do You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phone to N. W. Fox’s Bicycle Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plumber. Designing Engraving Printing Publishing —— Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid || S. S. Manufacturing Co., f BROOM 0.8 Has resumed work at the old|§ ufacturing all grader of handi§ first | § slass wood ready for the stove '§ and guarantee prompt delivery. if IREDELL BROOM CO.': OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed ‘by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 | capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- (cure positions under reasonable con- ‘ditions or refunnd tuition. | BOOKKEEPING 223s" <n accepting his proposition, concede 'that he teaches more Bookkeeping ‘in THREE months than they do in j SEX. Draughon can convince YOU. | a7 se SHORTHAND fore et ! Court Reporters write the system of ‘Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ““Why Learn Telegraphy ?’’ which {explains all, call on or write JNO. F. | DRAUGHON, President | -DRAUGHOR’S | PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE ; (We also Teach by Mail) { | | { a Knoxville, Nashville, Co- | lumbia or Washington, D. C. This is a guaranteed preparation for} — = : Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of croup or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight lor these two in gold things wlone. :-: :-: FOR SALE! -$ix room cottage in nice location on Armfield street. Rents well, looks well, and offered at a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER [nsurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. — ——— Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Ves CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty-Second St., New Yor!, U.S.A. Special—For 54 cents we wiil mail 190 Fixe Calling Cards (name only)in neat box. Send P.O. Money Oraer—no stamps. Send dc if: egistration is desired New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. THE NORTH CARCLINA College of Agriculture and Mechanic Aris. Practical education in Agricul- ture; in Civil, Electrical, and Me- chanical Engineering; in Cotton Manufacturing, Dyeing and I2- dustrial Chemistry... Tuition $45 a year; Board $10 a month.. .120 Schalarships.. Examinaticns for admission at the College on Sep- tember 2. Address THE PRESIDENT, West Raleigt, N. C. > cents a line. SCR as 4 cents a line. 6 times.................3% cents a line. Co tenIes 2 3 cents a line. Please re- ang3l1 Ic a ouse door Fey. turn to this office. 3|BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR fresh fish, Iredell Cafe, all or- ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf =. |LOST_SATURDAY EITHER ON show ground or between there and square a Kappa Sigma pin (Crescent and Star) set with rubies and _ opals. returned to this office, d&wlt FOR SALE—House and lot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N. C. aug 20 DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- us Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the Statesville Stezm Laundry and notice how smooth it is. We have Special Edging Machines that make them smooth. We want to make . Yours smooth. A — 3 As Statesville Steam lLaundr ya U. C. Harwell, Prop. Phone & we. ge. es. LA y S) € R ’ \ . . i “i r Ws Se me. em. PP SSS — in h =. ww. Qz he " SFP: a. fF. 2 ae eee I f \ ‘ ! i Reward if | FEES EDEE EP PEER EERE Papa pd edb s OUK NEEDS SUPPLIED. HERr. a Binder twine, ice cream frcezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. oe 1 “eé ee ee ee 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 be oe ee =e dP Painted “‘V’’ crimped roofin Galvanized me os The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth car™ just in The Ina, Saturday, September } dth one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of the Eye, ! Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w PIANOS TUNED—WHILE Play- | ing his engagement at the Gem | theater this week, Prof, Gruber | announces that he is at the ser- | vice of any who may desire their pianos tuned. Leave all orders with Manager Gregory at the Gem. aug26 4t giBUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM =|ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE “SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ Public schools and college text books furnished at one half the state price. Send M. O. with order and we will send by first mail or express prepaid. All kinds of books bought, sold and exchanged. Southern Book Ex- change, Raleigh, N.C., d &wtf WANTED—For U. S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 35, citizens of United States, of good charac- ter and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write Eng- lish. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, 16 West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 South Main street, Asheville, N. C.; National Bank, Lenoir, N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 13744 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St! lotte, will be in Statesville at} { Ac r e Ra c e e p c a c Rc . cc h e o c p e f c A full line cf implements. Sole agent for Geo. E. Nissen wagons Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The best elastic cement reof paint ever offered on this market. Pomona Terra cotta pipe. A full line of everything the farmer needs. The best as- sorences building materials to be found in western North Jaro- in EVANS ‘HARDWARE COMPANY. FEELEPELPELES ES ESSERE SELES =O TF EP et ws Ee eB ch co co c o ch ef ef f> PODODIPOROP DONS CHOSOENSOONO EO OCEOMR aye eeesessEssc $8890 6S BUF 08 00G0 6808000 8060s L808UE " A Sie Euasn! In & sharncontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH RAADE” Hosiery and the “WORLI BEST” isiack are the goods of Quality. After ali | been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is stilla fet that “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of everything best yarn, be-t colors, best machines and best help, with such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer for the goods of “quality.” He r e a Te r e s e ea s e Ee e Te e et e eE TE R S Be e ea s e Se s Re e s e te t e c e ce c e Me e Ca t e Ts Ed D . Og os THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. ; s », ~ SO my ~ ~ o ia EE SeSESESS ESERIES CRRL SSeS RRS Ra ECTS tReet is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘Itis the leading Busi- ness College South of the Potomac River.” “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 South |No.23] 10:10] 10:30{ 9:50 East |No.36! 10:28] 10:28] 9:50 West |No.11] 11:10} 11:10 10:30 Evening Trains. East |No.22| 12:20] 12:20 West |No.21| 3:45] 3:45 East {No12]} 7:55] 7:55] 7: South INo.15} 7:30} 8:15] 7: North |No.24| 8:45] 8:55] 8: West |No.35| 10:22] 10:29! North Carolina, | Jn the Superior Iredell County. f Court. NOTISE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. Angie J. Peacock vs. John L. Peasock. To the Defendant Above Named: Take notice that the undersigned will take the deposition of Claude J. Albea, before Edward C. Wyckoff, Esq., at his office in Asbury Park, N. J., in the Seacost Bank Building, ; Students enter at any time. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. By Mail.—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, ?res., Richmond, Va. WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ICOME TO ME THE IREDELL CAFE EVERYTHING IN SEASON, EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN AND UP-TO-DATE Regular Board, None Better In The City FROM $12.50 TO $25PER MONTH | + OS. sf PROPRIETOR sess eee esse Seat on the 10th day of September, 1908, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., and complete, said deposition to be read the Superior Court of Iredell county, North Carolina. This August 27, 1908. ANGIE J. PEACOCK. See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. iCall at once. — STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. By McLaughlin & Nicholson, Attys | | ( $3.75 per set. above entitled action now pending in | # Youcanbuy Teaspoons $1.50 to 2.00 ig continuing from day to day until) - * { \M as evidence for the plaintiff in the’ (| kind at $1.00. Table spoon $4.00 & 5.00 kind at | Only a few sets. » J RICKERT, The Jeweler aud Optician \ oP 5 = ——— y V%e SES WF%eESSRSZ SS ee ti na a n AE at a Te te P ee ) ca 3 Ch Re n e e a su e s el Cot e , EE 5 a ee d AS AC S ei s a i ee sp e n d AS G ew e a ee ee La c a n ei d @ * o% EL C AG ER C CR E . ” ha e ee ee e Aa wi d e La k s . * aa a Se pe t e : wa e Be t e at ah a ni ta s TS RR L a al t ca TS SR T EE E ST SAAR EN Pr RG ree = 6a ; ee SOLLOW C OTTON MARKET —_— ~“<@>oe—_——— _ IN THE COURTS. NTT ELE PA SS CE AIC TET AMEE IN TEE SMR SSA, eM TE Te SE RAI Statesville R. F. D. No. 3. f ' A ine aailt : roa ta BY Ta Lo he recent rains have done a Lathamwe’s Cotton Letie he recent rains Drunk and = es IE Man From — = ee: Gaiom rice) are ae hy) deal ° = = = i ; %b muc™ creeks to corn and ais i ; Paid for It—tom a changed fiom those ru’ | | ay. (TS corn and also to the hay tures a Bad ‘“‘Un” Lan a ago. Fluctuations iv 1) “klerop. Peas are ripening and our i Assesse : eo ne: Mears ia ae sae rn e . in the Cooler and ke 18 time have been frer } pec gic aol soon nave to b gin More Than the Rest. of the time hig? orderly ,.er, based on th idedly It was a decidedly sain apd #000 bis erowd that was here Saturday. pee reports from the If there was a ease of drunken- ane ad Georgia. ness on the street the very active x orke®’ dal rains have fallen in the 7 ~ j of th police did not see it. ae iedmont sections The Masco reporters were out es named and the damaze looking for such things and they | O_aality and quahity of the crop; = > Vv could find nothing in that line. , | Will prove to be considerable. Mayor Grier said this morniD’g, : a tO Fom other sections the cr p « ot quent and most | cathering them. ec { Mr r. Roy Troutman expects to leave next Tuesday, September 1. fer Hickory to enter school. There was a singing at Mr. 5 ©)W. Lippard’s home Saturday jnight. At a recent mecting of the con- jgregation at St. Martin’s it was decided to put a wire fence mise ; > Ww lyaroy “J was out among the crowd; I Pro is for exceptionaily !2rge | ound the cemetery and Messrs. canted to see thet my officers did yields and the complaints all things considered I have never the August deterioration has bee seen such an orderly crowd. less than normal. ‘<Everybody was well behaved| rade ¢ onditions and I did not see a single person’ under the influence of liquor.” _And so it was. The Mascot man is obliged to go back to Friday for police court news. Policeman McKay found John} : Elliott ‘‘down and out’’ in the en-| evidence for goods. trance to the Gem theater. El- solution will finally liett works in a saw mill at Eufo- developed herzafter. la. He was fined $5 and cost and Cotton at eight cents per poun paid it. and corn at one dollar per bush: Policeman Tom Kerr found a and meat at twelve cents a poun tough customer in the person of does not make ae John Parker of Mooresville. prospect for the cotton —- He was down by the rink. very J. a LAT — drunk and in a fighting mood. Greensbero, N. C., Aug. 29 —_ <)> 4e>>-o-— Ordinary policemen would hardly ela = ie Good News From Cooleemee, have landed him single handed : Bee j that the big eo in the eooler, and Tom didn’t It is reported > with out a big tussle. ways, does, however, he “‘landed his man’’ and the extra trouble he caused the policeman cost him $10 which friends paid. In Mayor Grier’s court Friday afternoon J. A. Davidson, T. R. The trade believs know they have a limited deman hoorfy CUCeCELt placed with a new and and was re-opened this weex. All of the old force. one sand, were - : y roll now amounts to Clark and E, W. Ayres were tried and the pay ro: Serie oees about $5,000 per week. Tke mill was one of the large in North Carolina and its opip hereafter will be no less than *o on the charge of an affray, as a result of the free for all fight in the lot in the rear of the Morrison Grocery Company building. The evidence showed that Of-| ™erly- : eer Tom Kerr had already arrest- Labor Day, September 7. ed Davidson and Clark and left} xfonday, September 7th. is L Davidson in charge of Deputy) por Day and a national holiday. Sheriff Ward while he went to summons some witnesses. He had not been gone long be fore Davidson and Ayres were in a mix-up. The cvidence was of a contra- dietory nature and the Mayor ended it all by imposing a fine of $7.50-each. As Davidson was en- Carolina to observe it at ernor refers to the drastic effer gated $15. The row between Clark and Davidson started in Foster’s restaurant. That be- tween Davidson and Ayres in the ict. ) —__—_——_++a@>-—___- Gone to A. and M. Clerk of Court J. A. Hartness from its worst effects. ——_++@—_— .. Schools Will Open. September, the 7th. make a deposit. 14th. Not in the bank, however, but : in the celebrated A. and M. col- second Thursday in a 10th. Ha had ath im bie con WHE) CS COE liam and this constitutes the de- school at Scott's, posit. William has been away from home before, however, and while he will miss Pa and Ma for awhile he will soon get used to his new surroundings and before he knows | 08 Friday and Saturday was it. become ‘‘one of the boys.”’ ————__~ + A Bad Salisbury Negro. Septembe ember 2d. ——+~+@>-—_—_— Was the Founder. hand. that their full duty and must say that taking the cotton belt as a whole indicate bui slight improvement and a full con- sumption of cotton, even at low prices, is only remotely probable. they are confronted with a large supply of at New Market, Va. cotton in prospect and spinners What the be must be} Was in the city over Sunday. As he al-, ton mill at Cooleemee. whieh was burned last winter. has been re- more modern building and equipment thou- called back to work Gov. Glenn has issued a proel: mation urging the peopel of North “a day of rest, recreation and thanksgiv- ing throughout the entire state.” In his executive paper the gov ts of the panic in other sections of | the country and the providence gaged in two fights his fines aggre-| that has saved North Carolina The school at Statesville acad- emy begins the first Monday in The graded school will open the left at noon to-day for Raleigh to second Monday in September, the Statesville college opens the | high similar to the school at Harmony, will cpen Nov- Among the visitors ia this city former resident that everybody was pleased to grasp by the eee = This was the genial Capt. W. Salisbury, Aug. 30—Steve Corn-|T Rowland, who presides over’! Carl Lippard. E. W. Hoover and Deven Collins were appointed a 21 Committee to collect funds for this purpose. Rev. C. J. Sox filled his ap- pointment 2t St. Martin the first Sunday and the matter of electing the Synod was at- The Synod will meet delegate to tended to. d er Mr 2. fd: Shaver of ' Murphy some hard work ing 3% pounds. date. over. Won’t it Over stocked, and see line. Just as J. P. MeGuire was pull- ing a half-pound bass from the lake at Centre Harbor. N. H.. re- cently, a large pickerel seized and clung to the other fish. After Mr. McGuire! landed both, the pickerel weigh- \ —_++@r er" Bryan and Taft Botk to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records |for the Victor Talking machine. They cannot be sold before that STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Hee ce EERE die fut <email Only a few more days and the anxiety about Vermont will be seem strange when the Green Mountain boys get their éyes open and all go to vot- ing the Democratie ticket? ——__—~)<{xnwrr Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. must sell. Come STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. eee eee a a | 1 i '| G@S9SSCSSGOOSBOESOOONSSOSE it The Gem this Week! Two . t- MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Help at Last,’’ ‘““Fhe Two Guides,” and Others. - a et WO R W D S D O O C S i t time. D O O e Prof. Gruber will entertain tonight for the last Illustrated Songs by Miss Stimson. THE GEM THHATRE SO S G O G O 8 9 S 6 & ea | + st it eo | | a- TO Ae GP i OD HI S EE @ Hi Li BY ES @ v- ca “3 Prescriptionists. BO THE STORE OF QUALITY TATESVILLE DRUG CO. Phone No. 89. BSEUSESHOECOECE OROROFECGES SHS SS$SOSVOSVESS9EO6SCOGS IOS EG UG EOESZORSGESHORCEOESHO SRS TOG EVERY BODY WE WELCOME YOU es ] cr ) mi s ) . ®O O V O R A S OR O R A G O E H O { BOOBDSZSLGES SOSS CUTS OSGEOWS’S CGS S SODSLSHIIS BLO 93ON ETSI THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. Of Statesville, N.C. very best terme that are consistent with good banking methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings depesits r, CAPITAL STOCK....... oes eth ete cee eee $40,060.00 SHAREHOLPERS LIABILITY.......-0..-csceceosoeee .$40,000.06 SURPLUS anp» UNDIVIDED PROFITS............ $30,000.00 3 ToraL RESOURCES OVER............0000--csecee $440,060.06 IS PREPARED to transact all branches of bapkin Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - vals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the or Co. is , ». Steele, President, FE. PO H IE S E VU S CH E OP O LA D . DO L AA A S GH O B D O O HI D E (t } 3 & CFFICERS Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec and Treasurer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Departmen’ — ; ED D C , OO IN D I O xO DO N G O C H HA K I G I M D I H4 N O D eM Fe y a one-armed negro, held up G. A. the destinies of the Taylorsville | We have bargains in Brass Beds, Burton. an aged negro, in the | Charlotte train. southern s s f Salis > = : ae southern suburbs of Salisbury | of his by good friends, but it is Saturday afternoon. grabbed his wrists and held him} “entire push” with him. until white men near by came to his rescue. to prison, fell on an officer and, when the latter slipped and fell. attempted to shoot him. He was jailed by a trial justice without bond. : —— 44 Mrs. Barker Vehy Ml. The Salisbury Post says: : *“Mr. George O. Barker left last where his brother’s wife, Mrs. W. M. Bark- Didn’t Remain to Circus. night for Statesville. Tke Salisbury Post says. Mrs. Lewis and Miss Fannie} ¢t: 8 Very low with fever.”’ Rouche, who have been visiting at Statesville since Sunday, re- turned to Salisbury. —_++2>-»—___ 500 pair of LOST—A PURSE CONTAINING | pair to $12.00. a ‘gouse door Fey. Please re. STATESVILLE HOUSE turn to this offic?. aug3l le FURNISHING CO. & 5 Capt. Rowland will never know Burton | sufficient to say thas he has the He was the originator of Ev S erybody’s Day iu this cit d Cornmell, on the way ae done more to ae ee CONCRETE SIDEWALKS events than any other one man. LACE CURTAINS 7ide up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. It you want concrete -work of any kind done let me give you a bid. . OSCAR CARLSON, ee ee ~>- -— eee | leando your work right as I have had 21 years of Twelve Years ing. ed‘promptiy. PRESSI 2 offered any one ture. agement of the cot. Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- Clothing called for ana‘return- CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE NG CLUB AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and paying mercantile business ven- Can have the active man- business and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- aug2 7 tf Pade ah ee SE EE ROE AY preparation for College, for business, for lif best instructors, best location. : ‘i eS . me ° ° ° ° are e CE EEE CERES CESS EESEREESEM py THE AID OF SANITARY PLUMBING m . there is no reason why your Fr w Sa kitchen sink cannot be ee W Us so 7 as ixmaculately clean as the - y 3 ip dishes you eat from. All w = A danger of disease germs, ver- \ ues ir. é min or foul odors is abso- mn Wi je il: jutely eradicated, because it in a Ai can easily be cleaned and .t - a kept so. If yor are building Ar ae EF a new house or repairing an gy “ 7 a old one, get into communl- gm, es cation with A. W. Holler & uf Co., the most scientific sani- WR 3 en tary plumbers. They can >> a Wee give you the latest ideas and yy Na = zat) tt valuable information reg arJ- Wy ed S3tS5 oi OS xe cost, etc., an do th> NY 4M work necessary in irreproachable style. m WA. VW. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY \ Phone No. 61. oe So c = mW YY g325 5 53525533335 335 2255" i On RE ALE IONE ———— Se i s ' ! 3 & TRUNKS----SUIT CASES! # A Your son or daughter will be going off to scrool in a few davs. They will needa Trnnk or Suit Case. Let us show you through our stock. The best Suit Case in StatesviJle for $5.00 3. D, MILLER eae Shoe Man . SY SEG Sia ih le Silo Sh Sh le Se Sh ARE rr Baptist University for Women Located in the Center of Raleigh. Five Distinct Schools. 1. School cf Arts and Sciences, with eight professors and six assistants, and including English, Mathematics, Ancient and Mod- ern Languages, History, Science, Philosophy, Pedagogy and the Bi- ble. 11. School of Music, with three professors and eight assistants and including Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin and Voice. 111. School of Art, with two professors, and ineulding Oi Painting, Decorating and Designs. IV. School of expression, with one professor and one instructor VY. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste- nography, Book-keeping and Typ ewriting. Systematic training in Physical Culture in charge of a directo} and two assistants. - Club, in which by about three quarters of hour of daily domes tic service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 1998. For catalogue and other in formation, address VV Dk 7 sy “a t S. Fo s a“ ar n , > ah * 6 ! RS Kh W S L W E A K W e e a ER Y RK. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C. VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besides you will have complet- ed the course, READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, when business begins to rally after the election. INTERNATICGNAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 W.R. HILL, Prixzcipal. J. M. RESSLER, President. AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemeo. Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others, young or old, who are unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot- ton. Thirty day scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks ¢0?- respondence course under expert cotton men wil? complete yon. Big demand for cotton graders and cot ton buyers. Session opens Set: Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. , SE TES Southern ~ {Conservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists: Violinists, in all degrees. Guperior advant- ages at smal|cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secretary. G. W. BRYANT, Director. ee ———— OAKERIDGEH INS rrIru TE Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Best Best equipment Write for handsome catalogue t° J.A.& M. H. HOLT. Oak Ridge N.C. _ So