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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEvening Mascot, September 1908 A RE NE a Tue EVENING * fo ae ee eee Sa phe Be ee Betsy, ee EWR a, eR a = i Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, September 1, 1908. Hargis Trial IS Removed SON WHO SHOT HIS FATHER. Believing That Men Have Been Influenced to Qualify as Jurors in the Hargis Trial, Judge Adams Grants the State a Change of Venue—Defense Takes Exception to the Ruling. Jackson, Ky. August *31—A change of venue was granted the Commonwealth in the Beech Har- gis ease by Judge Adams today. The court delivered a carefully prepared opinion, amid breathless silence. “‘The evidence in this ease,’ said Judge Adams, “‘pre- sents the most unusual state of af- fairs I have ever known to exist. The Commonwealth has proven that an overwhelming sentiment exists in the county against the defendant, while the defendant introduced a number of witnesses to prove the same fact. The Com- monwealth insists on a change of venue, but the defendant is de- manding a trial among the people whom the proof shows are clamor- ing for his conviction. “*It is proven by one witness at least that efforts have been made to influence men to qualify as ju- rors and hang the jury No- evi- dence is offered by the defendant to deny this charge. While there are many just as good men in this county as ean be found anywhere, the evidence shows that most if not practically all of them have expressed an opinion and: hence _would not be competent jurors. Under these conditions I do not be- lieve the case ought to be tried in this county and the change of venue will be granted.”’ The attorneys for the defendant excepted to the ruling of the court. ——_++@-o——___——_ With the Sick. Mrs. R. A. Gaithe» who has beer sick at the home of relatives near Asheville is improving rad- idly. Miss Mary Turner, daughter of Mr. John C. Turner, who under. went an operation at the sanitari- um a few days ago is resting as easily as could be expected and her early recovery is looked for. Mr. S. A. Plyler, who has been very low with typhoid fever at his home on the Boulevard is im- proving. ———$<40 >» Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you witha handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s \ront window. —_++2-2—__—_ Internal Revenue Collections. Cashier R. B. Roberts, of Collee- tor Brown’s office reports the fol- lowing internal revenue cullections for the month of August, 1908: Was ee ee $ 461.50 Spmerise ec 350 3 - 25,519.89 @iears) 25655 a 49.50 . 206,263.77 F272 Tobaceos..-. . a... Snecial tax.. ........ $233,021.56 Collections Aug. 1907 . .$229,392.02 — —---- es PRORCASC Sei fein $3,629.84 ——~+@>o—— Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these sets in Sherrill & White’s front window. ——_~+<+@>-e——_—_ Miss Ina Connelly went to Le- noir this morning to visit friends. DAMON AND PYTHIANS. Pythians Will Give an Entertain- ment on Tuesday Night, Septem- ber 15th—Celebrated Actor and His Wife Will Train Local Tal- ent for the Event. The Pythians of Statesville have arranged for the presentation by local talent of the drama Damon and Pythias. The play will be given under the direction of the celebrated Edouard D’ Oize and wife. Mr. D’ Oize is a native of New Orleans. His stage career began PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those ..Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Messrs. B. W. Garrison and E. W. Overcash visited friends in Asheville over Sunday. Mr. William Cowles left for Guilford college yesterday morn- ing. Mr. Fred Barkley of Gastonia has been in the city for several days. Miss Carrie Wilson returned to Mooresville Saturday after a few in the spring of 1892 with Edward! Ferry, playing small parts in Vir-, ginus and Damon and Pythias. Sinee that time he has been promi- nent in the supporting companies | of Louis James, Frederick Warde, Robert Downing and Charles B. Ianford and has played in all the larger cities and towns of the United States and Canada. He has made a life study of Shakespeare and the classic drama and has appeared as the star at the head of his own company through Canada, New England, New York and the south. The date set for the eevent is the night of September 15th. The story of Damon and Pythias is what the grand order of the Knights of Pythias is founded on and the love of these two men for each other can only be compared with the love of David and Jona- than. The actors in the play will be dressed in the Greek costumes and the stage settings will be elab- orate. + 4 ——___ Attempted Jail Breaking. It is probable that the watch- fulness of Mrs. L. R. Connelly, the jailer, prevented a jail breaking at the county jail one day last week. The jail has recently been quite erowded. During the _ recent court there were 45 prisoners in the institution. Mrs. Connelly discovered that a piece of grating had been remov- ed and covered up with.old pa- pers. It was evidently the work of T. Wilson, a white prisoner who had his hand badly bruised while working on the chain gang and who was brought to the jail to re- euperate, as he was unable to work.. Mrs. Connelly promptly placed the man in the cage. —_——_+<+>-»—__—_ Maried in Washington. Mr. J. Y. Foard of this city and Miss Blanch Carson*of Cleve- land, Rowan county, were married in Washington, D. C., today. The ceremony was performed at the home of a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Foard will return to Statesville where they will re- side in about two weeks. Miss Carson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Carson. Mr. Foard is a salesman for | Wallace Bros’ €o. and is popular with his associates. ——-—_++@e—__—_ Really Rather Rash. Mr. R. J. Shoemaker of this city and Miss Myrtle Rash of Jennings were married on Sunday. ’ The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride and was a very quiet affair. The couple will reside in this city on Drake street. The groom is employed by the Iredell Bot- tling Works. The bride is a daughter of the late Squire A. A. Rash. -——_++@-o———_— Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. days’ visit in the city. Miss Stella Leonard of Barium is visiting her brother, Mr. Clar- ence Leonard, at Salisbury. Mr. T. N. Brown returned yes- terday from a visit at his old home in Catawba county. Richard Fergurson and Har- grove Brady left yesterday morn- ing to enter Davidson college. Dr. W. R. Collon of Wake Forest College was the guest of Rev. J. F. Mitchiner yesterday. Miss Anie Mills returned to’ Mooresville Saturday night after a few days visit with Miss Ruth Ledbetter. Mrs. H.O. Morrison who has been visiting at her fathers‘s, Mr. J. A. Wise, went to her home at Cornelius this morning. Mrs. I. V. Taylor who has has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Foyd, left today for her home at Atlanta. Miss Clara Mills returned to her home at Mooresville Saturday night after a most pleasant visit with Miss Angie Mills of this city. Mrs.W .L. Hill has arrived from Connelly Springs to spend several days with Mrs. R. L. Poston, be- fore going to her home at Win- ston. The Charlotte Chronicle says: ‘Rev. H. H. Robbins and Mrs. Robbins have returned to their home in Statesville, after visiting friends in Charlotte. Mrs. John Hoke and her daugh- ter, Miss Irene, have returned to their home at Granite Falls, after a very enjoyable visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Connelly. Mr. A. W. Watson, who has been a guest of Mr. W. A. Over- eash’s left this morning for his home at Wilmington. He was ac- eompanied by his neice, MissMary Watson. Mrs. W. T. Dickson, sister of Officer Tom Kerr returned to her home at Mooresville, after a pleas- ant visit with her relatives here. Her husband, a conductor on the Southern was here on Friday and Saturday. ——_—~+++2>-e—__—_— Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Embroidery Club. The Round Dozen Embroidery elub will meet with Miss Marie Long tomorrow. The members are requested to assemble at 10:30 o’elock. —~~++e>- oe ————— Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Miss Estelle Love of Selma, Ala., who has been the gust of Mrs. J. E. Deitz went to Char- lotte yesterday for a visit with friends. ——+<+ > ——— THE SKATING RINK WILL be open all this week under the _ management of Mr. Rose. Hours 3:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon. 8:00 to 10:00 in evaning. COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........ 10%4 Good middling..... ....... 10% Maddie. 220 200 ee 10 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a lower tendency today. Spots dropped 20 points and closed at 9.30. Futures closed as follows: Oetobers! 8 ee 8.44 December. oo 8.37 PIRI 8.29 MRareb 8.35 a-sare— Back From the Far West. Miss Martha Moore and her friend, Miss Angie Mullaly, have returned from a trip to the west. They were gone about a month and while away visited relatives of Miss Mullaly at St. Paul, Minn., and many points-of interest in va- rious parts of the west, among them Bald Eagle Lake. Miss Moore had intended going ,on to Spokane, Wash., to visit a brother who is superintendent of the street railroad but was oblig- ed to return without doing so. Both of the young ladies enjoy- ed their trip immensely and re- turn in the best of health. ——-+ + Negro is Bad Off. Fred Allison, the young negro who was mysteriously hurt at Mr. W M Westmoreland’s stable be- fore day Thursday morning, is still in a dangerous condition and his recovery remains doubtful He is still unable to give any ac: count of how he was hurt, al- though he told his doctor the other day that he was assaulted by a white man who hit him with both a stitk and a rock. He was not fully rational at the time and it is hot certain that he knew what he was talking about. He suffers a great deal. +e —— Mr. Henry’s Clock The clock in Jeweller Henry’s window stopped at 11:37 o’clock Saturday night. There was considerable interest in the guessing contest and a large number of guesses were recorded. Miss Carie Lyons guessed that the clock would stop at 11:30 o’elock and Mr. J. I. Goforth at 11:44. Consequently the two tied for the prize and it will be divided be- tween them. —_~+<2>-e————_ Dress Suit Case Found. _ The dress suit case which was taken from a restaurant stand near the depot last Saturday where the owner, Mr. W. D. Goodman left it, has been recov- ered. It was found in a corn field last night by a small boy. With the exception of some books, all of the contents were recovered. The suit case together with the contents were valued a about $20. —_~+<+@>-——__——. Raided a Crap Game. Chief of Police Connor raided a party of colored boys who were engaged in a crap game yesterday afternoon and _ arrested Bud Moore. Before the mayor he was held for the superior court in the sum of $100, 3 Henry Bennet who was playing with Moore eseaped. 4-4 Nearly a Hundred Mrs. Hooper who will be 96 years old if she lives till next May is visiting her son, Mr. M. L. Hooper at Bloomfield. She is very deaf and quite fec- ble but has-the full possession of all her faculties. On iis hands OWNER HAS DISAPPEARED. Atlantic City Was Called on to Care for the Performers and Animals and Policemen are Busy Figuring How Much They Are in the Hole—Borrowed Money on His Bank Deposit. Atlantie City, Aug. 31—Deser- tion of an entire circus, menagerie, performing animals and 40 profes- sionals, with a number of em- poyes ended the three days’ show which was to have been given by FS. Berger, of New York. He had agreed to share the gate receipts with the Police Pension} Fund, 50 per cent. to go to each, the officers to sell the tickets and permit the use of the title the ‘‘Polieemen’s Circus For the Ben- efit of the Police Pension Fund.”’ Officers of the Beneficial Associa- tion were chagrined over the de- parture of Berger, which left them to eare for the deserted host, and they gathered them in the poliee court to save any of the employes from suffering. Berger disappeared last night. The officers had colleced $400 at the gate. This cash they distrib- uted among the stranded profes- sionals and it enabled them to pay their hotel bills, and also to obtain railroad tickets for those without funds. P. G. MeHugh, of Cleve- land, claimed he big tent as his property, while others appeared to prevent loss of animals and other property. . The climax came when a lawyer, Mr. Keller, of New York, appear- ed with a writ of attachment for $12,000 in bank, collected by the police from the sale of tickets, and deposited under the control of the bank, which had orders to use it to pay such bills as would be \contracted by Berger. Berger it is alleged, went to New York with the deposit book, and upon its evi- dence borrowed the full amount. The tent will stand and the trained bears and other animals are being cared for until arrange- ments for their return to the own- ers can be legally made. << —__— Mr. Lawrance Goes to Northern Markets, Mr. L. C. Lawrence, of Law- rence Bros. Co., left this morning for the northern markets to buy goods for his firm. Mr. Lawrence will be gone a week or ten days. This firm will have a good sized ad in The Even- ing Mascot after he returns to keep the people informed as to the bargains they will have to offer. —_—_+<+ Mr. Miller’s New Clerk. has a new clerk in the person of Mr Earl White who commenced work this morning. : Mr. White was formerly em- ployed as salesman by Eazgte & Milholland. 4+ Going to Mooresville. Mr. David MeLelland will shortly sever his connection with the Statesville Drug Comrzany. He will go to Mooresvile where he has a position with the.Good- man Drug Store. — a Get us five, only five new yearly, subscribers to the Evening and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze one of these setsin Sherrill & Mr. S. B. Miller, the shoe man, Well Known and Worthy Citizen - Suffers a Stroke of Paralysis and Death Follows—Funera! Was Held This Afternoon From the Associate Reformed Church. Mr. William Gilmore Wright suffered a stroke of paralysis late yesterday morning and death resulted at 7:45 o’clock last night. The end came at his residence on Center Street, near the depot. The deceased had been an inva- lid for nearly a year and a short time ago went to the Sanatori- um for treatment. He had improved greatly of late, however, and was able to be about the city the first part of last week. Mr. Wright was a son of the late P. L. Wright and was born in Rockingham county Novem- per 16,1854. Of his family one brother, who lives at Mayesville, Ky., sur- vives. Mr. Wright came to States- ville from Guilford county more than twenty years ago and was for a time connected with the: spoke and handle works, an im- portant industry which occupied the site now occupied by the Gai- ther Lumber Uo. He was a vetenary surgeon and did considerable business in that line. He had also been in the mercantile business. On March 12, 1891, Mr. Wright married Miss Mary Eliz- abeth Myers of Stony Point and the wife and an adopted child survive him. The deceased was a member of the Associate Reformed Presby- terian Church. The funeral was held from the church this afternoon at 4 o’clock, the services being con- ducted by Rev. J. H. Pressly. Interment was at Oakwood cemetery. « The following gentlemen acted as-paul bearers; W. R. Sloan, J.S. Kerr, John McElwee, &. V. Tharpe, L. C. Caldwell and B. P. Young. ———$_ 4 Eggs Soaring High. The egg famine in Statesville continues. Farmers coming in today did not bring their usual supply and they are bringing from 23 to 25¢ a dozen in the stores. An unusu- ally high price for this season of the year. 4-4 Change of Schedule. A change of schedule will be made in the running of the pas- senger trains from Charlotte to Taylorsville and for No 12, on the Western road, next Sunday, the 6th. It is understood that No. 12 will arrive here about an hour earlier tl at Peet but no official res for any of the changes have been received. 4 A New Sidewalk. Contractor Osear Carlson has a foree of men putting down a new sidewalk in front of the store in the hotel Iredell building that will be oceupied by the new shoe com- pany. It is to be of concrete. £ ——_+-+ : Mr. Fulp’s Son Dead. A six weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fulp died Sunday at thd home of its parents on Caldwell street. Funeral servi- ces were conducted yesterday af- ternoon by Rev. J. F. Mi er and the remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery. ee -GEP P-—e e Excursion to Winston. . The Sunday schools of Race Street Methodfst church and the Western Avenue-Baptist church will conduct a public exeursion to Winston-Salem on the 18th inst. The fare for the round trip will be $1.00. ——— ot Hip Was Dishoca ted, Mr, William Miller of New Sterling fell last Saturday whil2 rneaz the state farm and his hip pe ’s front window. a os oe ato THE EVENING MASCOI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Felephone 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 Postoffiice in Statesville @. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. me NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice 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: 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. t 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. ——_—_—_++@r- Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 1-— For North Carolina rain tonight. Wednesday fair. ————— 7 Waiter! Oysters please! 1 Isn’t September a lovely month? ——_+-< They’re busy pumping Augusta out, now. — ++ Kermit’s capture of the runa- ways is sufficient evidence that he ig no mollyeoddle. 4+ Hon David Bennett Hili has re- turned from Etrope in ample time to take a prominent part in the national campaign. or Why shouldn’t it make Mr. Roosevelt angry for the New York republican leaders to hesitate about obeying his orders. It is nothing legs than treason. | —_—_~<~+ It is thought that the bust of ex-Secretary Taft that was stol- en from a seulpture *s studio in Philadelphia was taken through the door side-ways. The man in New York who,ate 50 ears of green corn, lubricated with a pound of butter, at a sit- ting, ought to live in a pen some- : where and have a trough. —_ +r Lightning struck a windmill near the farm in which Mr. Bry- en’s mascot mule was but its eourage seemed to hav2 failed it at the last minute. ——— How would you like to have a new dinner set, a handsome 42- piece? You can get one absolute- ly free. Read the adv. in another column. —_—__++@>--___—_ Mr. Bryan has already made two very notable speeches since the beginning of the campaign, showing an ability for clear rea- soning and a broad grasp of great questions for above the average. He’s of presidential 3122. ———++@>o—__- ALL EYES ON VERMONT. Vermont’s state election, re garded by democrats and repuli- cans alike as the political barome- ter of the presidential election in November, is taking place today and the leading politicians and eampaign managers throughout the country will anxiously await the returns from the Green Moun- tain state The political theory is that a re- publican plurality in the state will indicate democratic success in the presidential contest. When ever the republican plu rality for the state ticket has dropped below 25,000 in a presi- dential year the country has gone democratic in the “national ¢on- test. In 1884, the first time Cleveland was elected president, the repubh- ean plurality for the state ticket was 21,850. Im 1892, when he was returned to the White House, the Vermont state ticket dropped to 17,956. In 1888, when Harrison defeated Cleveland, the plurality for the state ticket jumped to 27,- 618. In the McKinley years, 1896 and 1900, the republican plurati- ties for their state ticket were 36,930 and 29,783. Four years ago the plurality for the state ticket was 29,615, and Roosevelt swept the country at the Novem- ber elections for the presidency. There can be no doubt about the effect of Vermont’s plurality in September on the country at large. Years ago the politicians agreed that the September state elections in Maine and Vermont the best indicators of party strength in the November elec- tions. Hence the importance at- tached to the results in these states. —— ta New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. are ———<)-+ > Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & Whit?:’s front window. el Sa We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 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, West Raleigt, N.C. stabled. | Pe ee aoe THE MALIGNED BARBER. A Defense of the Meek and Lowly Ton- sorial Artist. { The professiénal humorist has a i few jokes which have survived the | fall of dynasties and the crash of | worlds and which will pursue their | triumphant career until Gabriel ap- ars with his official announcé- ment, “Time is, time was, but time shall be no more!” One of these jokes relates to the loquacity of barbers. Because of the industrious professional humor- ist the tonsorial artist has to live down a worldwide reputation for idle, superfluous and unprofitable conversation. Have you ever seen a barber who talked too much? The Gazette nev- er has. When you go into the temple of the barber to have an operation per- formed upon your aching whiskers you will find him and his associates attending to their work quietly, and industriously. If they are not busy they will all go quietly to their chairs, treating you with pleasant courtesy, but not volunteering any conversation. If you insist upon dis- cussing the living issues of the day while your alfalfa is being mown you will probably have an attentive listener, but there will be no de- bate. The barber who is making your face look human will let you do the talking. Many worthy old men and women who shave themselves or don’t shave at all have a deep seated idea that a barber shop is a wicked sort of place, where people read sporting papers and tell yellow stories and exchange spavined jokes., This is also entirely erroneous. Pink pa- pers are no longer seen in first rate barber shops, and the customer giv- en to vulgar language would soon be made to understand that his patronage was not wanted at such a place. There are low down barber shops, just as there are low down drug stores, hotels and grocery stores. But in the places of the better class the atmosphere is always good and clean, and the proprietors, being decent and respectable themselves, do not want the money—or the con- versation—of those who are not de- cent and respectable. So much for men who have been misrepresented and maligned by jay humorists.—Emporia Gazette. The Dish She Missed. A story is told of an Englishwo- man who visited Washington and was taken to luncheon in the capi- tol restaurant by a senator whom she knew. When her friends after- ward asked her how she enjoyed the luncheon she said: “I enjoyed every- thing, but I was disappointed be- cause there was no terrapin. I have heard so much of your American terrapin, and I really wanted to try it. I think I ate a little of every- thing they brought on except one thing. It was something dark and fat looking, served in a small dish. It looked rather dreadful, so.I did not try it. I was waiting for the terrapin, but there was none.” “Why,” said one of the American friends, “that dark, fat looking stuff was terrapin!” The Englishwoman looked very much disappointed. “Really” she said. “Was it really? Was that terrapin? Tm so sorry I didn’t try it. I fancied they’d bring it on whole, roasted, like goose.” Beware of the Talk Wire Girl. “You know that red headed cash- ier that had the nerve to complain of me to the boss the other day,” said the girl at the telephone desk. “Well, I got even with him, all right. He isn’t married, but he’s got a best girl. Her father owns a shoe factory over in Jersey and rich—my! Well, she called him up the other afternoon at her usual time. ‘Is Mr. Smith there? she asks in her most romanticist voice, ‘Yes,’ I answers, just as honeylike as she. ‘It’s his wife wants him, isn’t it? With that Miss Girl hung up with such a jerk my ear hurt. Smith goes around wondering why she does not call him up. Every time he dares he says to me, ‘Has any one called me on the phone, Miss Limit?’ And I look as inno- cent as a kid and shake my head, ‘No.’ I tell you, us telephone girls ean turn ‘joy to the bride’ into ‘nothin’ doin’’ any time we please. Me for us.”—-New York Times. Perplexed. A Frenchman in conversation with a friend said: “I am going to leave my hotel. I paid my Sill yes- terday and asked the landlord, “Do I owe youanything? He said, ‘You are square.’ “That’s strange,’ said I; ‘I have lived long and never knew I was square before.’ Then, as I was going away, he shook my hand, saying, ‘I hope you'll be round again soon.’ I said, ‘I thought you said I was square.’ He laughed and re- lied, “When I said I hoped you’d e*round again soon I meant I hoped you wouldn’t be long” Eng- lish is a difficult language.” S UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern ond Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa~Funeral Car eannot be ex¢éelled 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. * — ews Toe RESTAURANT We are prepared to furnish as» good table Board as can be had in the city. Ee $12.50 PEh MONTH Open’ on Sunday. BRAWLEY & McFARLAND 538 CENTER STREET GLING FAST 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 BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU. Statesville Plaster & Cement COMPANY, Statesvilte, N.C. WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed bis ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTIGN remains long after tke pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are never done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Resr of Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY Southern Railway Co. Great Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman _ Sleepisg Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. _ Many delightful summer aud wiuter-resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. : “The Land of the Sky” ‘The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NortbCarolina,beautiful at = seasons. Hotels of the bighest 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. = 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 -=_ : 2 She “wants ... = soc SS _ALWAYS FRESH AT— 5 z : d Of course e 5 W.F.HALL’S : Prescriptionist SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank —_—_——— . es e et s AR E OP ta h er ta t h ee es s s ? 1ST. 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Court- Soya ed eous attention to the needs aCe f of our depositorsis required 7.2 7 at | iron elleeplesee and eve- A Cee | Rel VV ry facility demarded by a —— i HI NS = Cou peages is placed Pi >A\ Niet | AX at the disposal of all = P< SSS P who = = will avail themselves D> \xs° PYRIGHT. ABS °. es of onr servicgs. MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK OF STATESVILLE 0 ee: ae = © @S O O O 8 8 0 O S O 0 O O S 8 O O O 8 O S S C S O C O CAPITAL 25,000 OFFICERS: { T. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t | "3 & F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. i J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors: . T’. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, I.. K fe Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watte. ¢ i 3OOCOG0OCOOODOOK ©90SS060 00006 8000000000008 j L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iunis | am going give away to my cus tomers. ‘This contest will close November 1. See me! See them! L. A. Goldman. 390000020000000060000000 Nene bo m Go wW cé No So Fa W Plas R. AD- 209 Speci Cards Orca mo & Ke at pe t pe d pe e d pe t SD HY A A R A A H PONE ee inna pc: Prime ee 5 cents a line Sr CRO 4 cents a line. G6 times... 3% cents a line. 26 tIMeES. ....-6.-. 3 cents a line. 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 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 Wi Broad St 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- 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 ““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 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. eee ee 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) 7:25 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! 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., NewY, ork, U.S.A. Special—For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fine Calling ; Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O. M oney aer—no stamps. Send 6c if registration is desired } This is a guaranteed preparation for 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. ———~++ a>» = Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. ——~-<+@>2e—___ 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e¢ up $3.50. New Hai! curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. STATESVILLE Friday September .. . /£333C CC CEECEEECERERCEREDy RUN YOUR KINGER Along the edge of your collar after it is returned from the Statesville Steem Laundry and notice how smoot it is. We have Special Edging Machines that make them smooth. We want to make » yours smooth. s2 3 a c e & Xf W Ww Ww as vis ws Ar AN mn FN mM a : , qi | m Statesville Steam Laundry U. C. Harwell, Prop. €€ € € 33 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 300 HERDS OF PERFORMING ELEPHANTS AND DROVES OF ASSYRIAN AND AND PONIES GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD..*% HALROLEUM —_— WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES ||| SIBERIAN CAMELS. # * # J » MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN -AND ANIMALS MAKING AN UN- COMPARABLE DISPLAY. # » FUNNY CLOWNS. THE MOST IN- JOYABLE AND AMUSING EXHIB- ITION EVER PRESENTED. * #.# ===THREE GREAT EUROPEAN ACTS. ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL. == GRANDEST OF ALL STREET PROCESSIONS FREE. iy YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. ‘ Binder twine, ice cream “freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwocd poulury and rabbit fence. No. z long leaf pine shingles, » 2 ply fi m z ply tarred roofing, Painted ‘‘V”’ Galvanized The celebrated Cartright metal Shingles, the fourth car just fn 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- screens building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. CEPEPEEEEEE EEE PERE EPL crimped roofing 6é PP Pa p pp b de c d cb $b fb li A Bo o e d ac R o e e e hh 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 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. Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid ADDRESS S. S. Manufacturing Co., COOLEEMEE, N. C. Has resumed THE IREDELL. BROOM C8. work at the old Sharpe tanyard snd are man ufaeturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o. first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113, IREDELL BROOM CO. Rott. 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 cr phone .|PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE to N.W. Fox’s Bieyele Shop or with W. E. Munday, Plumber. The FREE—ABSOLUTELY—FREE, BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if & a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have | purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every | person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to 8S os ee This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 7 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter Evening °VMascot.| SSSR es || EACH PEACE IS « || HANDSOMELY DECORATFS with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree 3 border. aN 1 Cream See asi THE WARE IS 3 “<> :@: THE HIGHEST a G43} CLASS PORCE- & 42 Pieces ao” fi LAIN CHINA... 1. MEAT PLATTER San O:Ne ATES l = # i en Res NEL y eee eran KCOSUOAR LL OBLONG VEGETABLE _L CREAM earner ee ——————— Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. . A CooD— POSITION 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 ecm- BOOKKEEPIN 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 3 i 0 RT Hl A N D the United States eerste = y EOF SO08N80808080808780804, 08080808080 Bree SST e reeset ras eeeTS tates ete TES eset F BoeSeSesscesecsceceo ool oeoe: A Show Down In a sharncontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST” lsiack 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, 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.” 3 | ed b THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. ff Pe s s s e B E T a S T T S E TE S Be e s eS TE s Se C e s e o E Se c a co c ce Ce O RC C e CS C eC R CR Ce O Bo e c e SS C SC E T ss 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 (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- | lumbia or Washington, D. C. Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia ‘ee j who used -Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of crouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with It’s worth its weight it in gold lor these two things alone. :-: :-: :-: i ; Six 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. % %3 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. press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘It is the leading Busi- ness College South of the Potomac River.” Endorsed by its students, business men and the “‘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. ! Ladies and gentlemen. ; Students enter at any time. 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, ?Pres., Richmond, Va. pSeObOS OSCE OD eee OO OP a a ae i MATTER 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 $25 PER MONTH J.R.FOSTER = PROPRIETOR Ce a 83 eo oe : 080808080 680808080806080¢ You can buy Teaspoons $1.50 to 2.00 7 kind at $1.00. Table spoon $4.00 &.5.00 kind at $3.75 per set. 7 Only a few sets. he Jeweler.aud Optician SLA cer ES A SURPRISING OFFER. —_—__— ——— WO MEN’S SUSPENDERS. Evening Mascot Proposes to In- | First In vitation, Now They Are the creasa Its Circulation ald is Willing to Spend a Heap of 4 Real Thing. Might have known it. When Money in Order to do It—Are| years agc, women began wearing E+ Sn, titles Wife’s Cooking Kills. For the past nineteen yearsthe; La Crosse, Wis., Ang. 31.— Gentry Shows have furnished the | “Home Sweet Home,” Henry Nie- most refined and highest class! ber quotes with a note of scar- Gentry on His Annual Tour. | entertainment ever presented un-|casm in his der canvas, to the amusement’ phatically, ‘“There,s no place loving puplie of this country. | like jail.” voice, and then em-_ mock suspenders in the form of You Interested? - . : Se ._|cloth straps sewn to their sbirt In one of Sherrill & White’s big waists it was a foregone conclu- show windows there is a most in-|/gjon that soon or late they’d teresting exhibit in the shape of a handsome 42-piece dinner set. Don’t fail to have a look at it. The management of the Evening Mascot has purchased a limited number of these sets and as long as they last will present one of them complete. the fuil 42-pieces, to every person who brings to this office five, ogy five yearly paid in advance subscriptions. Don’t you want one of these sets for use on your table when company comes Here is a chance to get something for nothing. Are you in it? If you desire to earn one of these sets by a little easy work for us call at the office and we will give you a handsome Ilitho- graphic reproduction of the set to show to your friends.. The subscriptions must be for one year and of course, paid in advance. If you will eall on our cireula- tion manager he will gladly in- form you of a number of things yon can tell prospective subserib- ers, forceable arguments that should induce them to become reg- ular subseribers. Remember you get the entire set and just as soon as we have your five names and the money, one of them will become your property. —_—_—_++>-e____—_ Facts About Our Bodies. The average weight of an ad- ult is 140 pounds. The average weight of a skeleton is about 14 pounds, and the number of bones is 240. The skeleton measures one inch less than the height of a living man. The average weight of the brain of a man is three and one half pounds; of a woman, two pounds, eleven ounces: A man breathes about twenty times a minute, or 1,200 times He breathes about eienteen pints of air 4 minute, or in an hour. upward of seven hogshead a day. The average of the pulse in in- fancy is 120 beats per minute; in manhood 80; at 60 years of age itis 60. The pulse beats of fe- males are more rapid than of males. The weight of the circulating blood beats while we breathe once. Five hundred and forty pounds, or one hogshead of blood pass through the heart in one hour. The lungs of a man have 174,- 000,000 cells, which would cover a surface thirty times greater than the human body.—Canadi- an Outdoor Line. —_——\_2+>- Items From Troutman. Mr. James K- Howell, a prom- inent citizen of Knoxville, Tenn., who has be:zn visiting his sister- in-law, Mrs. Janie Arthurs, and other relatives here, was found dead in his bed this morning at the home of his nephew, Mr. Ban- di Howard. Mr. Howell was a man about 60 years of age. He leaves one son and onedaughter, both of Knoxville. He retired last night about 10 o’clock in the best of health after having spent &n unnsually cheerful day. Mr. J.T. Smith leaves tonight with the body which will beinterred in the cemetery at Knoxville. Miss Mary White an aged lady who makes her home here with Misses Fannie and Elva Allison, is extremely ill. She wasstricken with paralysis and her recovery is not expected. —_——— +2 Get us five, only five new yearly: subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See | one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. ee Holiness Services. Miss Olsten will hold services at the Holiness church on Fifth street tomorrow night. — See our le of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. | Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. is about twenty three pounds.. The heart makes four adopt the real article. And now it’s come. Suspenders, of silk of course, are indispensable to the late-ssummer wardrobe of the fashionable girl. They are not visible; as were the straps that preceded them, save through the liberality of the peek-aboo-waist. They are worn under the waist band, and by an ingenious con- trivance, fastened to the waist- band of the skirt. Naturally be- ing, of the eternal feminine, they come in a myriad designs, and all are dainty. ‘They range the scale of colors, and each hue comes in allits prettier shades. gold and silver buckles are at- tached to® the feminine suspen- dere, each with a tiny diamond or ruby or sapphire set in the ex- act center. Maybe before long the mest daring women will wear them outside their waists. After the sheath skirt, anything may happen.—New York Press. — -_—__++ a> >—_—__ Put Him to Work. Mr. Bryan proposes, if elected, to make John W. Kern & mem- ber of his cabinet. His origina! idea is that the Vice President nominated in agreat national eonventicn should be sometbing more than an ornamental office boy to the United States Senate. If the Nebraskan were running the household he would not make Mary Ann stop playing the piano and help with the dishes. _ To Mr. Bryan’s proposition ithe only objection made thus far is that it is unconstitutional. Just what the makers of that venerable document had in mind when they created this office, his- tory does not state; thev do say that there were great jokers in those days. We only know that every American boy today looks forward to the time when he shall grow up and be eligible to decline the ncmination to the Vice-Presidedcy, and that the American people have become proficient athletes through long practice in running away trom this honor. Since we are such sticklers for constitutionality, why not at least bring that instrument down to date? Of what useis a worn out constitution of the model of 1789. We propose an amendment providing that the Vice-Presidential nominee be po- sessed of: a fortune of not less than a half million doilars (for- feited in case of escape;) that he live in a doubtful state; that he be nominated quietly so as not to wake the delegates; and that his salary be paid by the comic weeklies, The only alternative is to make the position one of real im- portance, and to elect to it men fitted to perform the duties of the Chief Executive which they may at any time be called upon to assume. —_++ > Will go to Housekeeping. Mr. and Mrs. Flak2 Steele have leased Mrs Julia Burke's cottage on Mulberry street. They will take onee and go to housekeeping. ———__+@>-o—_—__-- possession at For Coroner of Wake. Mr. Elam F. Morrison. former- ly a well known citizen of Iredeli but for several years an inmate of the Soldier’s Home in Raleigh, has been nominated for coroner by the Republicans of Wake county. —_—_—_~+ > A Grand Family Medicine. ‘It gives me pleasure to speak a good word for Electric Bitters,”’ writes Mr. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston St., New York. ‘“‘It’s a grand family medicine for dys- pepsia and liver complications; while for lame back and weak kidneys it cannot be too highly recommended.’’ Electric Bitters regulate the digestive functions, purify the blood, and impart re- newed vigor and vitality to the weak and debilitated of both sexes. Sold under guarantee at 4+ +2 Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Wins. Tom Moore, of Rural Route 1, Cochran, Ga., writes: ‘‘I had a bad sore come on the instep of my foo; and could find nothing that would heal it until I applied Buek- len’s Arnica Salve. Less than half of a 25 cent box won the day for me by affecting a perfect eure.”’ Sold under guarantee at Statesville Drug Co’s. drug store. Each year they have presented a larger show, and each year they have growninpepularity. Know- ing that the puplie are always on the lockont for something new, novel ard up-to-date, they, have this sensen eclipsed all for- mer efforts, and have provided a show that is second to none upon the road today. Every part cf the show is pos- itively larger than on any previ- ous occasion, the parade is twice as long, there are twice aS many animals, and double the number of headline acts, that are now one of the big: features. They are billed to appear here for two performances Sept. 11th at 2:15 in the afternoon and 8 o’clock at night. +--+ >» Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT. vou with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See sets in Sherrill & White’s front window. one of these | Beforethecounty court charged | with vagrancy, he pleaded for a |jail sentence, declaring the jail was @ paradise compared to the ever-going*reproving tongue of {his wife. The bastile he said was the most peaceful place he had struck since he was married. He de- clared that he was getting back his former good health on jail board, which he had lost trying to eat his wife’s cooking. Nieber got forty-five days and he sighed with relief. —_———_—_><{anr-e— A Joke That Failed Pittsburg. Aug. 31.—The prac- tical female jokerfound under the bed of Rev. John Bloom, Jast night proved to be Miss Eva Browberfski, a member of §the minister’s congregation. She was playing burglar,” she says when officers were called ani dragged the girl from under thebed. The irl faintea. She explained that she wished to scare the preacher. 8S60860869000900990006008 At The Gem this Week! MOVING PICTURE’ PROGRAM FOR TODAY: ‘Help at Last,’’ “The Two Guides,’’ and Two Others. @K i M H O e 2 S G e e e s time. THE GEM Prof. Gruber will entertain tonight for the last Illustrated Songs by Miss Stimson. ~ THBRATRE 88 O O @ 0 08 9 6 0 0 6 2BSIGSOHOAQSHG9OFOSE9G03008 TO EO R O R G UO HO R S Prescriptionists. in methoris, ; SURPLUS ane UNDIVIDED STORE OF QUALITY ‘S STATESVILLE DRUG CO. IS PREPARED to transact al! branches of banking. Accounts sre solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and thie very best terms that are consistent with good banking Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits UAPEPAD, STOCK.-.-0.-.cc0ss SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY........cccccsrcccecceses $40,000.00 Tora, Resources OVER.,. OES RSECHOROHOROROBCEOEOEHE Sols SLlOR, y EVERYBODY WE WELCOME YOU THE x ‘ Phone No. 80. VVADSOSVO OOSE FEVS NSHVOHWSOE C4FE BOSS O8NE OOOE OOS2TO0F THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. : Of Statesville, N. C. = See $40,006.00 PROFITS......c00000 $30,000.00 <cceetnan etna $440,000.00 OFFICERS and Treasurer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department b ; KH. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec VOSS VSO @ IONE O6F-SN-F 99OS DICE SOSS 0080 3096 GOOG LOSS CBO7r Rugs, all our fall stock now im. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. ft you want concrete -work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR VARLSON ; Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana‘return- ed$promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘“Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf QO B D DA D H ’ ) DO D DA P HD A er OS s BB N S GD P DA DI he a l HD . HA seccecceecen NITARY PLUMBING fA there is no reason why your AA kitchen sink cannot be kept as iximaculately clean as the dishes you eat from. All danger of disease germs, ver- min or foul odors is abso- lutely eradicated, because it can easily be cleaned 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 ideas and valuable information re; ar1- ES ing cost, etc., and do the irreproachable style. A N\ A \ ft ee —— BS 2 E 6 € | 35 3 3 3 3 F E ¢ ws work necessary s & A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING . COMPANY jf Se Phone No. 61. , “427 W. Broad St. ) S23 5333335322535 53332EEEN —— se a ee PASE ERG MS BAS Se SE NS SA SS Se @ TRUNKS----SUIT CASES! Your son or daughter will be Xe going off to school in a few x days. They wiil needa Trnnk " x is or Suit Case. Let us show you through our stock. The best Suit Case in Statesville for $5.00= 20. B. MILLER -2%& shoe Man | = (fe Se ae it lle <ihe She Fhe File Sb Fh SHE PR D R Sh i WE L k WE L WE E E Ty e we 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. Ji. School of Musie, 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 V. School of Business, with one professor, and ineluding Ste- negraphy, Bovk-keeping and Typewriting. 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 R. T, VANN, Raleigh, N. C. ee ee ov 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. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 350 W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER, President. ——— — AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the eduéation of Farmers, C lerks, Merchants, Warehousemen, 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 0 ur sample rooms, or six weeks ¢or- respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big demand for cotton graders and cot ton buyers. Session opens Sept. +4- t 2 ‘a ] Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. ac? ——_——— Southern ~ (Conservatory of Music DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, butthe best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduaies, Pianists, Vocalists. Violinists, in all degrees. Superior advant- ages at small cost. W. H. OVERTON, Secxetary. aa G. W. BRYANT, Director. CAKRRIDGE INSTITUTE Next session of this celebrated school befins Sept. 1st. Best Best equipment Write for handsome catalogue to J.A.&M. H. HOLT. preparation for College, for business, for life. best instructors, best location. Oak Ridge N. C. WE Cha Wal COUL are bus pur] bacl the A this lar was here IT and k hous T} him jail. Ju deci prope turn evenl Th patel boy. this 4 num and here j Th youn the v The 4 picniq abou about Ss In ing ville « of 10 in ra men q the s hits < scorec in wh Th will a score The three The the ex he all the hi and t vidson The David States Bat and B and § Mr. night at Col He y recruit listmey servec This ho Will C In from t N. Hug er meq chure Vol. 1. VENING MA Statesville, N. C., Wednesday Evening, September 2, 1908. West Ayers: is Arresied WELL KNOWN IN THIS CITY. Charge Against Him is a Most Se- rious One and Sheriff of Meck- lenburg County is Now on Way to Charlotte From Columbus, Ohio, Where the Fugitive Was Caught. The following special dispatch was received at the office of The Evening Mascot this merning: Columbus, O., Sept. 2—N. W. Wallace, sheriff of Mecklenburg C., whose headquarters are at Charlotte, arrived in Colum- bus yesterday morning for the purpose of taking West Ayers back to that county to answer to county, N. the charge of assaul. A few days after committing this crime he enlisted in the regu- lar army at Lynchburg, Va., and was transferred to the local post here. IIe was arrested here last week and has been confined in the guard house since. The sheriff took him and placed him im the county jail. Judge Evans heard the case and decided that the properly granted. turned to North possession of requisition was He will be re- Carolina this evening. Is a Statesville Lad The man referred to iu the dis- patch, West Ayers, is a Statesville boy. He was born and raised in this city. where his parents and a number of brothers now _ reside and much sympathy is expressed here for the old folks. The charge made against the young man is a most serious one. the victim being a 13 year old girl. The alleged offense oceured at a Cornelius somewhere Ayers is pienie at about two months ago. about 23 years of age. ——_<~@ro——_—_ Statesville 10, Davidson 3. In a very siow and uninterest- ing game of ball yesterday States- ville defeated Davidson by a score of 10 to 3. The home team was in rare form, not allowing but two men to reach the first rack, until the sixth inning, when on three hits and two Davidson scored three runs, the only inning in which they scored. The home boys hit the ball at will and in the fifth inning. the score was 9 to 0.. They they let three runs was the result. The features of the game were the exeellent pitching of Sharpe. he allowing only three hits; also the hitting of F. Cooper and Prim and the fielding of Prim for Da- vidson. The seore was as follows: .600 6003 000—3 3 10 Statesville ..32030110x—10 9 3 Batteries—Davidson: Proctor and Balieks; Statesville: Sharpe and Sherrill. ———_++@> —_ - Another Recruit. Mr. Frederick L. Buie left last night for the U. S. army barraeks at Columbus. Ohio. He recently enlisted at the loeal recruiting station. This is a rein- listment for him, as he has already served three years in the, army. His home is in this eity. ———_++r-—_—_ Will Conduct the Prayer Meeting. In the absence of the pastor from the city. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins will conduct the pray- er meeting of the Broad Street ehurch tonight. errors up a httle and Davidson . PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. J. A. Parker has returned from a business trip to Charlotte. Miss Ella Beaver is visiting rel- -atives at Cool Springs. Mr. R. B. Boger of Morganton spent Sunday in the city. Mr. Wade McConnell has re- turned to Sumter, S. C., after a visit with friends in this city. Mr. J. D. Cochrane has return- ed to his home in Catawba after a visit with friends in this city. Mr. Henry Hhyme of Mt. Holly, spent Sunday with friends in this city. Mr Ras Stimson has_ returned from a visit at Marion and Ashe- ville. John Moore left this mofning to commence his course at the A. & M. eollege.. Dr. J. J. Mott expects to leave for Radford, Va.. tomorrow on a business trip. Viola Young and Ila Chipley went to Taylorsville this morning for a trip visit. Mr Ralph Sloan went to Tay- lorsville yesterday on business connected with the Sloan Insur- ance agency. Mrs. E. P. Carlton has returned to her home at Snowville, Va., af- ter a two weeks’ visit at the home of Capt. P. C Carlton. Miss Carie Cowles left Monday for Clemmons to resume her duties as teacher in the Clemmons high school. . Mr. J. D. Gillon of Kingstree. S C., has returned to his home af- ter sposding several days with friends in this city. Mr. James Shuford of Hickory was here to the cireus and spend Sunday with Mr. Wade Mont- gomery. Miss Mary Kenansville, Misses E. Miller went to Duplin county on Monday, where w/ll teach again this fall. Mrs. Jennie Setzer and three sons of Newton, are visiting in Bethany township and were in; the eity this morning. Miss Mary Shuford has return- ed to her kome at Hickory, after spending a week as the guest of Miss Carie Copeland. Mrs.,H C. Green who who was the guest of Rev and Mrs. R. G. Green for a month or more has! zone to her home at St. Louis. Mo. Mrs. Annie Lewis who has been a guest of the home of Mr. R. E. Armfield returned to her home at Charlotte Monday. Mr. James Seroggs, visited his parents Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Seroges over Sunday and return- ed to Winston Monday night. Miss Ruby Deal who has been visiting at the home of Mr. W. W. Foushee went to her home at Taylorsville this morning. Misses Maude and Mamie. W1li- have returned from a two she son months trip to various parts of the state. While away they visit- ed triends in Aberdeen. High Point and Thomasville. Rev. Dr. J. R. Serogegs left this morning for Ashboro to accom- pany his granddaughter, Miss Francis Walker, to her home. The young lady has been a guest at the home of Dr. Seroges for several days. : + Prais x for Iredell Senator. The Salisbury Post says: State Senator Z. V. Long, of Iredell. one of the most useful members of the General Asseinbly of 1907 who has just been re-nom- inated by the democrats of his eounty was in Salisbury today. He had a ease in Rowan _ superior eourt. Leper Early cts Pension BUT HE CAN NOT SPEND IT. United States Government Allows Him $72 a Month for Total Dis- ability but Several Legal Tech- Nicalities Surround the Payment of the Money to Him. Washington, Sep. 2.—John R. Early the leper, will receive a pen- sion of $72 a month for total disa- bility ineurred while a soldier in the army, according to the state- ment today of the Commissioner of Pensions. The pension will begin as soon as the legal difficulty which sur- rounds the payment of the money can be solved. These difficulties are due to the facet that the man cannot, because of his segregation, money himself, and the judge ad- voeate general of the army has been asked to solve the problem. ‘The ease is unique in the an- nals of the army. If Early were a drunkard or insane or a minor, we could have a guardian for his estate appointed, but he is none of these.’’ It has been suggested that he be placed in a house in the vicinity of a soldiers’ home so that he might technically be considered an inmate of that institution. The officials of the home could then sign and exeeute the vouchers and the money be paid to his wife. a ae ELEPHANTS AND WOMEN. - Claimed the Attention of Flake Wagner who Came to Statzs- ville to see the Circus and he Lost His Watch and Some Mon- ey but Half a Hundred Dollars Were Saved. A correspondent of The Mascot at Troutman sends this paper the following: Mr. Flake Wagner ran up against the light-fingers in States- ville Saturday. He got interested in looking at the elephants and the pretty wo- men in the parade and his inter- est cost him a good watch and two silver dollars. He carried 50 or 60 dollars in his inside pocket and had the good sense to keep his hand on this while in the push, not thinking about the chicken change in his trousers pockets. In five minutes after he had been relieved of his watch he dis- covered his loss, but too late then. The elephants an dthe pretty wo- men are wholly o blame. —_—_—__+ +> ___ Obliged to Turn Back. Mr. Otis Gaither, who has a con- tract to build a fine residence at MeCall, S. C., for Prof. Owens started for that place last Monday and expected to commence work on the building at once. Whe nhe arrived at Charlotte. however, he found that there were so many washouts and bridges gone, a result of the recent heavy rains between there and his desti- nation that it would be impossible for him to reach the place and he returned to this city. -—_—4- +» ___ A Change 2¢ Mr. Gunn’s. Mr. P. R. Patterson, Jr.., has re- signed his position in the restau- rant of Mr. J. A. Gunn, Jr., and will leave next Wednesday for Da- vidson college, where he will take a course in the medical college. Mr. Fred H. Houpe succeeds Mr Patterson in the restaurant. spend the! > dead at his friend’s feet. Pistol Was “Unloaded” BUT A BOY WAS KILLED. Seven Young Boys Playing at Camping at Ashevillo See Play- mate Fall Dead, a Victim of Ac- cidental Shot—Pathetic Scene is Witnessed by the Onlookers. Asheville, Sept. 1.—The unload- ed pistol’’ claimed another victim last night when William Palmer, aged 16, fell dead with a revolver bullet in his neck fired by his play- mate, Nathan Arthur, also aged 16 years, Palmer and Arthur, with five other boys, were playing in a tent erected in Palmer’s back yard on Asheland avenue, when Arthur pointed the weapon, which he be- lieved to be unloaded, in Palmer’s face and pulled the trigger. With- out uttering a word Palmer fell Horrified at the result of his careless act young Arthur turned the pistol on himself but the weap- on was snatched from his by Ed Lee, another boy who was present and Arthur was taken to the po- lice station to await the action of the coroner’s jury. It was a terrible sequel to a harmless gathering of seven boys ef the neighborhool to play camp- ing in a tent in a backyard, rigged with all the equipment of a hun- ter’s camp and with two pistols to add elements of realism, and to fill the cup of pathos to the brim. Those who came to the sad scene found the -eleven-year old sister tenderly washing the white face of the dead, and weeping for one. departed The exact cause of the shoot- ing is perhaps immaterial al- though accounts vary somewhat. Ed. Lee stated that when the boys were assembled to spend the night in the tent Nathan Arthur shot at a spider on the wall. Nathan states that he sup- posed the pistol was unloaded and playfully pointed it at his f-iend. Whatever the cause the pistol banged and a young life went out like the snuifing of a candle. The dead boy was the son of Mrs. E. I. Palmer, 102 Asheland Avenue, who came here froin Washington two years ago and is employed at the Patton ave- nue office of the Blue Ridge Coal Company. Sheis a widow and has one child, Nina. Natban Ar- thur is the son of Mr. J. W. Ar- thur and is well connected and is himself a young fellow of pleas- ing appearance as was William Pa!mer. : The coroner’s inquest, which was held at midnight, resulted in a verdict of “accidental shoot- ing.”’ The tes.imony of the ten witnesses examined established beyond a doubt that the death of young Palmer was. purely ac- cidental. eS eee ge A Protracted Meeting. A protracted meeting is in pro- gress at the Front Street Presby- terian church, The services are being conduct- ed by Rev, T. H. Spence of Cleve- land and are being largely at- tended. There are services each after- noon at 3 o’clock and again at S p. m. ———+-+-———— A Number of Conversions. Rev. Messrs. G. H. Weaver and J. G. Weatherman closed a pro- tracted meeting at Grassy Kneb church, New Hope township, Sun- day. ® There were a number of conver- sions and seven persons were bap- tized Sunday. Among the seven was a man 84 years old and a deaf mute boy. s Es} MPS. BOWLES aot Out of Town Guests and Members of the Thursday Afternoon Book Club at Her Attractive Home on West End Avenue— Guests Tie for First Prize. Mrs. J. F. Bowles was the charming hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Book club and a num- ber of other friends on.yesterday afternoon, at her attractive home on West End Avenue, The out-of-town guests were Mesdames W. L. Hill of Winston- Salem, and Everett of Suffolk, Va. About thirty guests in all were gathered together to share Mrs. Bowles’ hospitality. Svene or eight tables of varied games, em- ployed the time, and engaged the interest of the ladies for an hour or two, and after a very absorbing contest it was found that Miss Marie Long and Mrs. A. L, Coble; had tied for the prize, which be- ing drawn for, fell to Miss Long, who received a dainty white be- spangled chiffon fan Mesdames Hill and Everett each received a pretty little States ville souvenir vase as a visitor’s prizes. After this the hostess assisted by Mesdames W. M. Barringer’ and Chas. A. Turner, and little Miss Elizabeh Bowles, served most de- licious cream, cakes and erystal- ized ginger, The merry evening drawing to a close, the guests bade a cordial farewell to their gracious hostess, whose hospitality is so well known 4 - No Joint Canvass. Salisbury, N. C., Sept 2.—Chair- man Theo. F. Kluttz, of the Dem- ocratie Executive Committee for the Eighth Congressional District, who on yesterday addressed a fin- al letter to Mr. Henry Reynold, the Republican chairman of the same district, relative to the chal- lenge made by Mr. Kluttz early in August to have Mr. C. H. Cowles, the Republican nominee for con- gress, meet Representatives R. N. Hackett, in joint canvass, says he is thoroughly tired of waiting for an answer to his communications, and that he believes there hag been no effort on the part of the Repub- lican chairman to arrange for a joint canvass. Mr. Kluttz now considers the negotiations off and says the whole matter is up to Cowles. He believes the reason for a de- lay in answering the challenge was in order to find some excuse for the failure of Cowles to meet Hackett. ee Parade is Over a Mile in Length. The grand free street parade over a mile in length, which is said to eclipse all former efforts, will leave the show grounds at 10 o’clock in the morning September 11th, the day of Gentry Bros., ex- hibition. You cannot afford to miss tha Gentry shows this year, even if you have done so before One price admits to all, and the per- formances take place rain or shine. ” —-—-++o- — —— Salisbury’s New Station. Salisbury’s new station was thrown open to the public yester- day morning and hundreds of Sal- isburians paid it a visit, all of whom were delighted. The em- ployes of the Southern occupied their new quarters early in the morning and by noon everything was in smooth working order. et 0 - Gee Bryan ald Taft. The Gem theater has secrued the Bryan and Taft phonograph reeords and last night they were produced to a big crowd that gath- ered in front of the theater. They will be repeated tonight. -~ ‘AINS. Inatated. No. 300 By a Negro SAD PLIGHT OF YOUNG GIRL. She is Locked up at Police Sta- tion Where She Declares Her Devotion to Her Negro Lover and Says She Will not Leave Him—Both Were Arrested. Washington, Sept. 2—With her seven-months-old baby girl in her arms, Mary Windell, a young white woman, of Virginia parent- age, last night, between sobs, de- elared her devotion for Aaron Winfield, a negro, locked up at th, second precinct station, on a seri- ous charge. The girl was arrested early yes- terday evening; and faces a charge similar o that made against the negro. Until recently the girl was em- ployed by Mrs. Alice Rock, of 1446 M street, Northwest, as a ser- vant. When it became known to Mrs. Rock that the girl was associ- ating with a negro, Mrs. Rock communicated with the police with the result that the negro and he young woman were arresed. “TI am a Virginia girl,’’ said Miss Windell. ‘‘My home is near Braddock and my. father now lives there. I have no regret. The scandal stirred up by mis- chief making people has injured me irreparably. By that I mean it has rsulted in the arrest of the man I love—I love! Do you un- derstand ?’’ ‘“Two years ago when I first came to Washington, I obtained emgployment with a family by which Aaron was employed as a butier. Somehow I became in- terested in him. From that time I have loved and revered him. He was always thoughtful, devoted, and tender. ‘His every thought was to please me. ‘When my baby was born I as- sumed his name. Until then I went under my maiden name. F have loved Aaron from the first, and I mean to stick to him. When I am placed on the witness stand I shall tell the world that I love him. I will say or do noth- ing that will injure him,”’’ Winfield, the negro, refuses to talk. According to the police he ig married to a negro woman and has a family. an COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........101%4 Good middling..... .......10% The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October. 5. 6 i 8.56 December.... ....... -.. --844 JANUATY.... 200 0oeee- 08.90 Marcle: - :. <cicne ietisinicin ae eee —+1or-o—_— Game This Afternoon. Another game between the Da- vidson and Statesville nines will be played this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. For forty-five minutes . before the game is called, Bryan and Taft, will diseuss the issues of the day, on the graphophone. ; _—~+- Get us five, only five new yearly: subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White ’s front window. ru we a n Se ni e a e l i o w r e s se i te Fi Ss h ha d Ln RO RO I S HE THE EVENING MASCO1 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Conrt Street. “VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Telephone 53 $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week That’s a great - scheme of Ver- mont! Holding her election in anyhow. ee ~nvered at the Postotice in 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. Yor 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. 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. 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. BE. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL: —_—_~4<+ Weather Forecasts. —__~+-+-___— republicans. ——1ear>—_—_ ture. ——_++@r-o—__—_ Ferdinand Earle and his ‘‘affin not in vain. They are giving ro universally a failure. —_—_++2>»—_—__ it was guessed that Loeb would he along with them. Now Capt. Wil been added to the party. If this keeps up till next Mars! Africa will have t obe enlarge: and have some lions imported s ————_+ +a ENGLISH PUBLICITY LAW tion of all campaign contributions the people, in time for the decisiv: the sources of campaign funds. law. posed in this country. be invalidated. : ——— +t —_—_—_—_ The Durham Sun says: Washingon, D. C, September 2:} an for what? —For North Carolina fair tonight and Thursday.. Slightly cooler in west portion. et Pee Exit straw hat! —— Enter pumpkin pie! +e tried to get away. The negro had committed no tempted it. The eaught him trying to enter a store. and the assault followed in an at- Don’t bother Bill Taft while he}tempt to get away from the is fishing ; he’s busy. neces Sines ameenetecane clutches of the law. The mob that gathered would Our readers will observe that injhave made short work of him, spite of the gloomy- predictions, | but for police mterference led by the sun is again shining. —_—— 0 + the very officer he struck. Thus, too, in Lynn a thriving. After that big fire New Orleans | prosperous manufacturing city of will hesitate about letting her fire- men go off on any more picnics. ——_—_+ 4-6 Although Harry Thaw is a con- fessed bankrupt his wife will prob- ably be able to worry along on an allowance of $50 per day. — The more letters you write for the next’ 105 days, the better the railroads will be pleased. The cnadrennia: weighing of the mails te determine the compensation for transporting them is in progress. 7 , « ie i ae, win Latate ee Me eee we —— = or oe zh sak Caer ee many thousand people. * Shades of Thad -Stevens and William Lloyd Garrison! what are we coming to? We wait in trembling fear an- nouncement of a lynching on a Boston common because the negro culprit dared to walk upon the grass! ——_—_* +» in Paris as ‘‘sandwich men’’ to advertise a music hall in the Champ Elysees. i, eles rs “ams Forty years from now we can tell "em about the funny weather |yay in London that the demand for we had in 1908, when the checker | them exceeds the supply A eapi- players had fires built in the Ire-}+a) oy $10.000,000 is amready in- dell county court house in August. | sted in Shem: According to Chairman Hitch- cock the New York state republi-|}, jn A.D. Drackley’s garden in cans are running their own state Norridgewock, Me., helping him- affairs.. It should not be over-|..i¢ to the vegetables. He was the looked, of course, that President | 17. of a heavy horse and seemed Roosevelt is one of the New York -If artist Earle’s -soulmate wife aeceps his proposition to ‘‘make up,”’ after what his happened, she will hardly get much sympathy for what may happen in the fu- liam Bill MeDonald. ex-treasurer and Brownsville investigator has | duces on an average 3,000 copies The democratie platform advo- eates the publication before elec-} and see our line. All new Goods. as the only means of acquaimting action of public sentiment, with The republean platform is si- lent on this subject, but Mr. Taft says that he is in favor of the pub- lication of them after the election, in accordance with the New York Publie sentiment in England is very severe on the subject of cam- paign contributions, and it has ex-|% pressed itself in a law which is far |g more drastic than anything pro- The publication of campaign R contributions before elections is |f not provided for, but they must be published after election, and ‘if the expenditures do not come]§ within the limit of an excecdingly |g strict prohibition the election may FROM MASSACHUSETTES. +|£ with a mob of 1.500 persons chas- And now. comes Massachusetts ing a negro, saying “‘ Lynch him” eapital crime nor had he even at- policeman |! experience. | FROM EVERYWHERE. Although it is a popular notion September. She gets into the po-| that amber always is yellow, it ‘s litiéal lime light once in four years also found black, brown, greer and white in color. Taxicabs have become so popu- — A large moose was seen recent- quite tame, An ingenious Japanese small {fruit grower in California has rigged ¥p am aerial railway in his strawberry fields on which trays of feuit are carried to the little packing house. : In the four eables of the Man- ity’? wife are having trouble but | hattaw bridge, now, being con- _| structed over the East river, New mantie persons a more valuable | York, there will be 23,100 miles lesson than if they had ‘‘lived}|of wire happy ever afterwards.’’ They pounds and costing $1,567,125. simply furnish another proof that — irregular marriages are almost 12,570,000 weighing A feature of the coming dedica- tion of the new bridge at Hart- ford, Conn., will be the carriage of First. President Roosevelt was | Lafayette, which he brought from - : ares a q) 72s ah if . 1° > going to Africa. Then it was France and used on his longer the President and Kermit. Next | journeys during the revolutionary >} war. The Bible Press of Oxford pro- of the Bible, not to mention pray- , {er books, every day. The skins of :{100,000 animals are used every vear for the covers of Oxford Bibles. —__ +1 +> We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY : STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —— —__~4+<>>-—__—_- 2 Salome was so wicked last year that she was taken off the stage. Result, New York’s theatrieal sea- son opens up with six simultan- eous Salomes in as many theaters. 7 a Ee eae 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. :-: :-: t: ' Because, forsooth. he rapped a/ GQNCER ETE SIDEWALKS; negro policeman on the head and I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind chat stays. ix you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for apa return- edpromptiy. CLUB RATES Elephants are being employed! . $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB L i UNDERTAKER AN” EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt atteution. Best of ser- vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anythivg in my line *phone 71 through the week and D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention 2iven *pbone ord2rs. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. ; en ee ee -= 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 GLING FAST WOOD FIBRE PLASTER ‘‘SECOND TO NONE”’ EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS PRONOUNCE IT THE BEST PLASTER ON THE MARKET, THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICE? AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU. 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 lorg after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Reur of Loan-and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co. lireat Highway Of Trade And = Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal. Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. _ Many delightful summer and wiater resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land ofthe 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, DC. snr CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For G-oceries, Fresh Meats ete. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building A MAN I B ——_— CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its e @ i, _ALWAYS FRESH AT— W. F.HALL’S : Prescriptionist 808780208090808 > Se eet aso 2S0908280808080 BOSS R E S B R B B E S B R B S A e N S E AN A T k ee e Se t t e e te d : cogeceseceseot eto e ett etetetecereowoee SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in seleeting your Bank - 5 © os 54 . 92 % SS 8 S I E S Fa s e So a oe Ce C e Te Es 1ST. Strength-F inancial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by thei Officers and Em- ployees. ATH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Prompily Handle al! Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 vo ee en e ae a6 © SE E G E R Eo GE I R IE S ha t a t et e te oe Se t e ce Te Ce Te TF T | BB R TS R BR TR TR S SE R S ee e S RR S P Te a s e co o s CO Te Te e SC R E Ce e tU Le eo n ta O e FO U aC e SE S S SE S E E 3 : : + @OB0BDB0HOBOO0B08080808 050008 ogDeC eee eee eee oo oT OCO TE LO0CBOSISOOIONOLEO 0@080 wees <A protection for all funds de- (oF 3 ees ~—_ Financial Integrity Ago Po ANG Lo the Merchants & Farmers [XE Zi est 4% Ben assures you .atsolute | as Dor Nt «cous attention to the needs h i Ree Ae t\\8) > positea in its care. Court- hy Hist of our depositorsis required OB Ree 88 from allemployees; and eve- pice) | ee ry facility demanded by lS QENENE=—=—s== = commercial usages is placed jE wes at the disposal of all who aS will avail themselves of onr services. MERCHANTS & FARMERS F S32! OF STATESVILLE 7 {NCORPO¥ ATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: T. STIMPSON, President. €.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t F. B. BUNCH, See’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. See’y & Treas. Directors : T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. RB. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, [.. K Lazenbr, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £. B. Watts. WODOCOOOS 10OSHS0SOOOOOOOMK a ——= —— 6©960282020020020000200000090 L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going to give away to ‘my cus tomers. This contest will close November 1 See me! See them! a > q ) © . ©. = a ) e @ < Sonal rm pe od SP RO O hy +] nO ol e a rt tt OO SD SD SD Re t O o w W oO ar e SS 8 S E 8 a > So ae ae Bh . a, a a A> a> os a ae ae ee a A a A . a a 2 7 ~ ee 1” 2° e@ 87 8 ° ee & ee e ee KE P E R E S E E T S SE B SP S S3 8 82 8 BE S T ES R E S ES B S ko a ce ch o o Ba n e te fe t e Ca ee , a a 4 A 2 A ad oa oe @ + _¢ ¢ AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. 1 Special—For 54 cents we will mail eee Calling | S. Ss. Manufacturi ng Co., Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O. Meney | S Here, WANT ADS? and Taft Both to oe . dD cents aline.| On August 28th we will have — pee ae = Ss & ne both the Bryan and Taft records > GMOS 4 cents a line rs ie , DGtimes..2 3 cents a line, |/°F the Victor Talking machine. ue They cannot be sold before that ei date. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. ST FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR| °° "Ss five, only five new yearly ; bseribers to the Evening Mascot sh fish, oe i fresh fish. Iredell Cafe, all or and we will PRESENT you with a ders attended to promptly. handsome 42-piece dinner set. See aug 26 tf : s : _.__| One of these setsin Sherrill & BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM! White’s front window. A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., ae Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 500 pair of LACE CURTAIN FOR SALE—House and lot on S We up $3.50. New Hal! curtains received $2.0¥ Alexander street Bargain for pair to $12.00. ‘i party wanting a good home. STATESVILLE HOUSE See or write B. W. Crowson, NI Statesville. N. C. ang 20 FURNISHING CO. DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- 7 SE Soe : . 5 be open all this week under the otte, will be in Statesville at management of Mr. Rose. Hours The Inn, Saturday, September 3:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon oth one day only. His practice : : <a 8:00 to 10:00 j . is limited to diseases of the Eye, to 10:00 in evening. Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w ‘“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 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, SSNS Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center ~ SDS \ Street, Statesville, N. ©. or EA > 13744 West Mai , Spar- ‘ ee FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP This is a guaranteed preparation for STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ’ * “ze ‘the fallowing cranial irregulations: Designing Itching Scalp, Falling Hair, Dand- E : | ruff and Dead Appearance of Hair ngraving - This preparation is put up and Printing sold under a positive GUARANTEE Publishing to cleanse~the hair, increase the growth and remove all skin affections Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing , peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- se CARDS, Fine Stationery— ; turn empty bottle and your money Business, Social and Wedding. Write - Will be refunded. ia i Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid R. AMBROSE MILLER | ee PLATES } Ger—no stamps. Send 64c if : egistratio. is desired’ COOLEEMEHB, N. C. Tate D> en Ta ENR ta ane me eaten ope hat ake ban . - ee Post 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 jrassro"s << accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 7.2;.c2.2 Court Reporters write the system oi Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, ‘Why Léarn Telegraphy?’’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUCHON’S (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. - 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. THE IREDELL BROOM (0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard end are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: _ first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. 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. FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter t Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces ce /Viascot. } EACH PEACE IS | HANDSOMELY DECORATED with French De- } calcomania, rep- } resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree rder. 'THE WARE IS {THE HIGHEST | CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA... PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE. ~ THE GIANT ANT EATER. A Most Peculiar Creature That 1s. Found In Venezuela. The giant ant eater of Venezuela. is:one of the most outlandish look- ing creatures in all the domain of nature. It is an animal about. two and a half feet high. The body and tail taken together measure about seven feet in length. The tail is usually carried curved over the back, | draping and shading the body. In appearance the bushy tail may be likened to a clump of ornamental ass. The head is very small, but | it is prolonged into a snout a foot | or more in length. The mouth is at the extremity of this snout. The ant eaters belong to that| group of the animal kingdom known | as the edentates, a class usually qe toothless. If they have any teeth | at all, they are very few in number, | of a rudimentary or simple form, in the back of the head. They re- semble in this respect birds, and theyfurthermore bear a resemblance , to the bird creation in the posses-| sion of muscular, gizzard-like stom- | achs. One feature of the edentates | is that they all have some peculiarity | in the covering of the body. The. armadillo, for instance, has a shell. of armor, the pangolin a series of | shingle-like scales, the aard vark, na- | tive to the Transvaal, a piglike skin, scantily covered with hair, and, last-. ly, the ant eater, with a bushy tail | and the body plentifully covered ' with hair. The ant eater is in many ways un- like other animals. The most strik- ing dissimilarity is in its’ mouth, | which does not open and shut with | an up and down movement of the lower jaw, as that of all other quad- | rupeds, but it is a mere aperture, | opening only enough to admit of | e passage of the foot long, whip- like tongue. In captivity the ant eater is fed | on bread and milk. In its native haunts, the forests of South Amer- ica, it feeds exclusively on termites, or, as they are commonly called, white ants. These termites abound | in the wilds of tropical America, and | the ant eater tears open with its sharp fore claws their conical mud nests and with its slender tongue licks up the inmates out of every nook and crevice. The ant eater has a queer way of walking. It is the manner in which it uses its fore limbs. The claws of its fore limbs are so constructed that they are incapable of sustain- ing the weight or the body, but are turned backward, compelling the animal to stand and walk on the outer surface of the wrists. When it ambles around, awkwardly, as it appears, it seems to be using two amputated fore limbs. He Loved Animals. Of Blackmore, the novelist, an old friend said that his kindness to ani- mals and birds was nearly divine. “Dogs loved him; pigeons followed him about. A blackbird built in a hole in his garden well one year, and he planked the well over lest the young ones, when they became ven- turesome, should be drowned. From the planks over the water he had a sort of ladder constructed for them to escape, which they all did and repaid him by bountifully devouring his strawberries. There is a picture of himself as a vine dresser in one! of his Devonshire tales, ‘Christo-| well.” His love for women and girls, especially girls, was as great as Mr. Ruskin’s, but less outspoken, though | evident in his books. There is al- ways a Lorna or a Dariel as sweet as English air can make her. He was shy and retiring and not given to). tongue.” Beecher’s Fee. On one occasion when Henry Ward Beecher was on a lecturing tour Major Pond, his manager, was | sitting beside him in the railway car. .Suddenly the preacher slapped his hand on the little watch pocket of his trousers and drew forth a small envelope. For a moment he looked at it in surprise, then opened it and smiled. Presently he turned | to his companion. “Major,” said he, “I married a_ great railroad magnate a few months ; ago, and as I was taking leave of | him he handed me an envelope, | which I slipped in my pocket un- | opened. That was the last I thought | of it until today. Just now I opened | it, and this is what I found.” The major took the envelope. | Within it were five $1,000 bills. Test of an Egg. Some folks who were going on a | picnic once got one raw egg mixed | up with the cold boiled ones and did | not know how to detect it without | breaking them all. A visitor was equal to the emer- | gency. According to St, Nicholas, | he took an egg between his fingers | | and his thumb; he twirled it on the | table, and it spun like a top. “That egg;” said he, “has been boiled.” ‘Another was tried, with | the same result, and then he found | one that he could not make spin. “That,” said he, “is the raw egg.” | And so the puzzle was solved. | BE E R Ee TR E S S ee S TT T RT R s e8 8 8 82 8 Na k a e8 R 8 R 8 E 8 E 8 88 8 8 8 8 3 Friday, September 11th. 20TH SUCCESSFUL TEAR.) _EERFORMANCES PAIN =_ == Daily =e RAIN oO . s : —e = BD : R_ SHINE. . OLDEST, LARGEST AND aIHEST THE UNIVERSE a MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, | BUG AND ANIMALS, MAKING AN WONDERFUL TRAINED \f HORSES AND PONIES || CATHEREO FROM ALL || || PARTS OF THE WORLD. |: ; UNCOMPARABLE DISPLAY. === Ve : A — } HERDS OF PERFORMING ELz- | \ 8 @A FUNNY CLOWNS. Ti MOST PHANTS AND DROVESOF SIZER- | BHE ENJOYABLE AND AMUSING. EXHIBITION EVER PRESENTED ENDORSED § BY THE PRESS & aud CLERGY OF THE WORLD. p< : *\ Conducted } Amusement la / Enterprise Every . in the Department. jj ‘ Drited States, = THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES: === THE GREAT STEINER ROU PE senuin. M’°SELLE DE OE SCH “WEEN GF THE AIR” FROM PARIS. TESVILLE | THE COMEDY WEYLERS, Fhlit Reval THEATRE BARCELONA, =ONE- TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= GRANDEST OF ALL STREET PARADE MORNING OF EXHOUSITION. a Y “—. YESSSETESSTESE TELE SE TERE BY 6 . Bt) w Cl d Fresh! Y Clean and Fresh! $ ie =35 — us vd That’s the way you get i. AR your laundry back from. ye ier the Statesville Steam ny se Laundry. Let our wag- ibs we on call at your house -~ We every week. :-: =: — = AR ay ii Statesville Steam Laundry y m .. jm U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone [22 = Neccecccececcecececececese. =F 0009080800 00090806080808060809 05090908092 7808F 8 nen en menecs09nece79c97e78080808287808087)e aa ea tat tal tal to Tal Pat tal aot Tata er IIT toe tee toe TONS Ten aN PDT seh tae Oe OPC tc RAAT AT LO Cae Of ral oes | NO 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 FROM $12.50 TO $25PER MONTH J... SOS Ese at yO er e t e n c r s e a n a d te r s t a t an s e e e s e g t s z a e g e g t e og e e PROPRIETOR OAR RIDGE INsSTIToOTEe Next session of this celebrated school begins Sept. 1st. Best 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. C. — @ Ba ae Fe ee ea e Pr a g Se a at a a PHOTO-MAKERS MEET. Are in Session at Greensboro and Mr. W. J. Stimson of Statesville is With Them—Are Holding a Four Days’ Session. Mr. W.J. Stimson left last night for Greensboro to attend the eleven- th annual convention of the Photo- erapher’s Association of Virginia and the Carolinas, which convened in that city at 9 o'clock yes erday for a four day sconvention. Some Of the very best photograph- ers of the three states are said to be there besides representatives of man- ufacturing concerns. There will be a competitive exhibit of photographic work for which prizes will be given and the public will be invited to inspect these works Thursday afternoon. On Thursday night a banquet to the as- sociation will be given at the Ben- bow hotel. The Greensboro Industrial News says: More than a hundred photo- graphers from the States of North and South Corolina and Virginia are here attending the tristate conven- tion of photographers. About fifty more delegates were expected to ar- rive last night. Yesterday was mainly spent by the delegates in getting acquainted arranging their exhibits in the® con- vention hall, talking things over and watching demonstrations. At last night’s session a number of business matters were attended to, such as the appointment of committees and the consideration of unfinished busi- ness.” The officers of the association are: H. H. Hunt, president, Farmville, Va.; J. H. Winburn, first vice presi- dent, Sumter, S. C.; M. W. Tyree, second vice-president, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. Bayard Wooten, third vice- president, New Bern, N. C.; A. M. Black, secretary, Tazewell, Va.; S. L. Alderman, secretary for North Carolina, Greensboro, N. C.; H. Benhart, secretary for South Caroli- na, Spartanburg, N. C.; R. W. Hol- singer, treasurer, Charlottesville, Va. ——_+ > Troutman Notes. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hicks go to Statesville today on a visit. Mr. James R. Howell, a citizen of Knoxville, Tenn., who had been vis- iting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Arthurs, and other relatives here, was found dead in bed Saturday morning at the home of his ‘grand nephew, Mr. Bandi Howard. He re- tired at 10 o’clock Friday night in apparent good health, after having spent -an unusually cheerful day. Death was probably due to heart failure. This gentleman had fre- quently visited this place and had many friends here. He leaves one son and one daughter, both of Knox- ville. He was aged 65 years. Mr. J. T. Smith left Saturday night with the remains for Knoxville. Miss Mary White, ag sister of Messrs. James and Bob White, of Statesville,who now makes her home with Mr. Andrew Allison, is very sick and her recovery is not expected, Mr. B. W. Setzer, one of the jolly boys about town, left yesterday for Maiden, where he will enter school. ————~++2>-—____ Mad Act of a Crazy Man. Durham, Sept. 1. Lambert Riley, an Orange county man living near Hillsboro, attempted to kill his motherless children several nights ago by setting the house afire. The man lost his wife some time ago and this appears to have deranged him. The house was burned but the children escaped uninjured. Both passed through Durham this morning on their way to Oxford to enter the orphanage there. No criminal in- dictment has been brought against the father. toa gig To Conduct a Meeting. Rev. E. D. Brown of Loray, passed hrough this city Monday on his way to Chestnut Hill, a suburb of Salisbury. Mr. Brown is now condueting a protracted meeting at that place. -—_——_++@>-»—____ Get us five, only five new yearly: subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Ho New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. --— Popular Excursion to Rich- mond, Va., Sept. 15th. The Southern Railway will op- erate its Popular Excursion to Richmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of First- Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $9.00. For detailed information see large flyers, or call on your depot agent. R. L. Vernon, Trav. Pass. Agent. | ESCAPES AS BY A MIRACLE. ‘ | Mrs. Pomeroy Ferguson Carried | Under all the Wheels of a Loco- motive Engine at Lenoir and Yet not a Bone in Her Body is ' Broken. Lenoir, Sept. 1.—Yesterday Mrs. Pomeroy Ferguson. while standing on the track at the depot here. was struck by the tender of a backing freight engine and carried under the wheels to the pilot. When the engine was stopped she extricated herself and came out. She is in a serious condition. How she escaped death is marvel- ous. Not even a bone was broken. ——— +4 A Beautiful Play. The local Pythians are deeply in- terested in the beautiful play Damon | { | and Pythias, which is to be repre-| : sented in Statesville this month. Of its presentation in Columbia, S. C., the Record says: ‘Columbians are always interested in the local talent in their city, and evening of the presentationof ‘“‘Dam- on and Pythias,’’ at the Columbia |§ Theatre. The cast was made up al- most entirely of Columbians. Mr. and Mrs Edouard D. Oize, being the only exceptions. “The play is full of dramatic inci- dents and stirring movements. the lines are good and throughout the play there is much scope or histrion- ic talent. What is very unusual in an amateur performance, every mem- ber of the cast knew the lines. so that the movement of the play was not hindered but went forward with a pleasing ease and “‘go”’ Mr. D. Oize, as Damon. proved himself an actor of no mean ability, and Mrs. D, Oize, as Calanthe. was charming. “‘Onthe whole. the play was of much higher class than many which are professionally organized, and the performance was highly creditable.’’ +431 Elmwood R. F. D. No. 1 Items. Fodder time wil soon be here. The fall is drawing near. We have been rainy weather which took away a good many bridges and did some other damages. There is right smart of sickness. having some such as chills. around here at pres- ent. Miss Mary Clocr who has been visiting friends and relatives has returned to her home in Columbia. S. C. Miss Sallie Lambert is visiting near Oak Forest this week. FARMER’S DAUGHTER. ——-2- > Farmer’s Union Meeting. We hope none will fail to attend the county meeting on Saturday. September 5th. 1908, as it is an Important meeting to every mem- ber. I also want to call the attention of all that are interesed, thatthe Statesville local will meet af 10 o’cloek, just before the county meeting, at the court house. We hope that all the members and all that desire to join will be present at that hour. W. B. GIBSON, Pres. Iredell County F. U. Loray, Sept. 2, 1908. —_——__+<+@>o—__—__-- Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked. must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. oO The Widower. A widower is like a baby. The first six months he eries a lot. the second six months he begins to sit up and take notice, and he ex- periences great difficulty in eet- ting through his second year alone —New Orleans Times-Democrat. So ae See our kine of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_~+@>e—____ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE P FURNISHING CO. AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS offered any one having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and paying mereantile business ven- ture. Can have the active man- agement of the business ‘and; safety of investment is assured. Address. ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf 4 tained relief. Now Iam cured. Burt for Cardi, ee fe | would have been dead.”? ‘Try Cardui. Be : TORTS pm ; Remarkable Story] 3 The storv of Mrs. Matilda Warwick, of Kokomo, es 3a i was ahnost dead. Three doctors did not ho ln me. & ‘s4 At last, I took Cardui, and with the first Lo.ile ol+ had good reasons to be proud last] ‘3 ind., as told below, proves the curative properties of = Athat well-known female remedy, Wine of Cardu. = @ Irs. Warwick says: MO R E i RR Se e n 3 at an NE R C it Wi “T suffered frem pains in my nead, shoulders, limbs, side, stomach low down, dizziness, chiits, ner- vousness, fainting spells and other female troulies. ,. rea 5 pin OO wiad - od = ot etre. eee > eect = . Sie Be és =” ©9909 602550S6900806000000% 4t The Gem this Week! MOVING’ PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Pretty Dairy Maid,’ “Stolen Sausage.” Oscar’s Elope- ment,’ and ‘‘The Mountaiveers Son.” moe Illustrated Song by Misses Moore and Mullaly. - THE GHM THHRATRE SSQBVOCRNMOSVOHSSSOOSLSEE SECS SI O Br OO O O E S 26 8 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 . _ ee S85¢ SG ROESROROTCHORCHORCEO g : @ © RVTORD ‘ EVERYBODY : ® § WEWELCOME YOU @ e TO THE e e STORE OF QUALITY : zi STATESVILLE DRUG CO. 8 Phone No. 80. BSEOTOSSREORZOOCZCRASCBEOCOROCHEOCEZ Prescriptionists. FB DPVOCEOD0eF ee 20M: 28 OF SO08780808080808D8 500% 0808: OSOSOSUBOSOSOSOS OSC : wee FORCE DO 38 ZILLES OE DOVSOS COLE VOLE LOIO LEDs eOele | pleoe OL Cenececececeteceesee 2y rh ; wy :A Show Down 2 3 i Ina Sharp contest nothing hut “quality” ard appearance s figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS & BEST” Giack are the goods of Quality. After alt has <¢ been said, all vour pursuasive argument. exhausted, itis & = still a fact that ; 2 33 66 99 : 5 QUALITY’ IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE . 3 To get best results you must have the best of everything ~% : best yarn, be t coiors, best machines and best help; with £ 33 such a combixation you cap produce the best of what. you # = aremaking. We have all ofthe above. Ask yourdealer % for the goods of “quality.” : id hn 4 THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. = | 3? € “i , °" ve ORO 9090808 O58 e052: ? “o C Sa Ba eOataTaRSLLTST STL TAS SES StS ATTN E Sea eeR EERE tal CR RR TE CS pp CRCCe CoCo g aR cle $ THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. Of Statesville, N. C. CL O U LO M O iS PREPARED to trapsact all branches of banking. Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courtecus consideration and‘ the very best terms that are consistent with good banking : methods. 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Holler & ats Co., the most scientific sani- abe tary plumbers. They can a oe — Tes give you the latest ideas and Ww es eS aS valuable information regarji- *) Wi = ing cost, etc., and do the W \& work necessary in irreproachable style. . Ww A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY A\ : 127 W. Broad St,‘ *) Phone No. 61. . Bro t. Nn an ee ee ee ee eS ee OS eS yt ee aS WY 3333333333335 3SS S35 S2EEEN ASAE ER Takh BN SSe BE SA Ne MEE % TRUNKS----SUIT CASES! eA Your son or daughter will be EG going off to school in a few \ Pa davs. They will needa Trnnk 4 xe or Suit Case. Let us show you | z eN through our stock. The best . x Suit Case in StatesviJle for ‘ 35.00 ). i. MELLER eS Shoe Man Sh he Eh Sh Se She he Lhe HE: % or qj Q so e ya n ee , ee t te MA ? vy Pe 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, Mathematies, 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 V. School of Business, with one professor, and including Ste. nography, Bouk-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 tic service, students save $45.00 per session. Next session begins Sept. 2, 19 08. For catalegue and other in icrmation, address KR. T. VANN, Raleigh, N. C, ~ —— ee ee jis the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the Souit:) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest in Richmond. Kncorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “It is the leading Busi- ness Cojl-ge South of the Potomae River.” _ . “Wheu I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men tor the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s'as the best—Wm. 5. Ross, Law Stier osrapber, Biuefield, West Virginia. _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Typewriting, Telezraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ladies and gentiewen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail——Bookkeepiag, Shorthand, Penmauship, at tome, to those who cannot come to College. Special incucements to well educated young men, especially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to | G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. VACATION IS OVER And we have ite-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, besi 5 : _ ed'the course, year, besides ee will have complet READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will b : : after the election. e Offered, when business begins to rally INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. W.R. HILL, Principal. te Bell Phone 359 J.M. RESSLER, President. EE AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE ss ‘MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. : For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehouseme?: Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, — or old, who are uae classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- on. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks cot der expert cotton men will complete you. Big aders and co¢ton buyers. Session opens Sept. course year round. Write at once for further ‘ Ast. Correspondence particulars, —" to m son 1 wer and P<q ciati A an mad chai sessi Th odie O yen. h are Cot- eor- Big Bept- her THE EVENING Mas Vol. 1. = os aa RE PK or aI EY Many Baptists lather Tere FOR 35TH ANNUAL SESSION. Some Came Last Night, Others This Morning—Are Being En- tertained at Various Statesville Homes—Rev. J. N. Stallings Re- elected Moderator and Rev. V, M. Swaim, Treasurer, Clerk and Historian. The members of the South Yad- kin Baptist Association are hold- ing the 35th annual session of that organization in the First Baptist church in this city. Many of the delegates arrived last night and others came in on the early morning trains. The arrivals were met at the de- pot by a committee of Statesville Baptists and from there were es- corted to the various homes in the city where the visitors are being entertained. The Association. The association is composed of the churches in Davie and Rowan counties and that portion of Ire- dell lying south of the South Yad- kin river and Society and Har4 mony churches north of the river. There are 36 churches in the as- sociation and each church is en- titled to four delegates. These with the ordained ministry within its bounds eonstitute the associa- tion. Its Objects. The primary object of the asso- ciation is to inerease the spiritual- ity and efficiency of the churches, to suppoyf, the gospel in the desti- tute sections within its bounds, to encourage and_ assist feeble churches in the erection of suita- ble houses of worship, to organize Sunday schools whenever practic- abie and strive to make those al- ready organized more efficient, and and to co-operate with the Baptist State Convention of NorthCarolina in all the departments of its work Commences Work. At 11 o’clock this morning the work of the eonvention commene- ed. There were the usual opening devotional exercises and _ these were conducted by Rev. C. G. Wells of Mooresville. The business session was ealled to order hy Dr. J. N. Stallings of Salisbury last year’s moderator and he was unanimously elected as moderator for this session. Rev. V. M. Swaim was also re- elected, clerk and treasurer. A formal order of business was adopted and then Rev. J. F. Mitchiner, Mr. George E.. Wood- ward and Rev. C. G, Wells were elected to serve as a committee on digest of church letters. It was voted to ¢ereate the office of Historian and after this had been done Rev. V. M. Swaim was elected to that office. Mr. Swaim has served the or- ganization as secretary most faith- full and his expemenece and ability along these lines serve to make him a most desirable per- son to hold the office. The following visiting brethren were formally weleomed: Rey. S. F. Conrad of the Mecklenburg and Cabarrus association and Rev. P. C. Hartsell of the Stanley asso- ciation. At shortly after the noon hour an adjournment till 2 o’clock was made for dinner. This Afternoon. With Moderator Stallings in the chair, the work of the afternoon session progressed rapidly. There was a discussion on ‘‘Peri- odicals’’ and after this the subject DR. RICHARDS DECLINES. Writes to a Close Personal Friend in This City That he Has Decid- ed to Decline the Call That Was Extended to Him by Texas Church. It is now known definitely that Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards pastor of the First Presbyterian church in this city, has decided not to accept this, his latest invitation to sever his connections here and become pastor of another flock. It was about a month ago that Dr. Richards received the eall in question. It was to become pas- tor of the First church at Sher- man, Texas. The call was a most flattering one. The Texas church was larger, much richer and other advantages of a wordly nature were held out as a_ temptation, trusting that the well known di- Vine might decide to accept. He took the matter under ad- visement and there were many here who feared that the clergy- man might decide to leave the present pastorate. All doubts on the spbjeet, how- ever, were set at rest this morning by a letter received by a close personal friend of the doctor. It stated definitely that he had de- cided to decline the eall and had so notified the people at Sherman. Dr. Richards, accompanied by his wife and children are now at Arden, near Asheville, where the eloquent preacher is spending a wel learned vacation. 0-4 PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those ..People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. S. J. Holland left this morn- ing for Charlotte on business. Miss Effie Seago has returned from Greensboro where she visited a sister for several days. Mr. J. A. Hartness returned yesterday from Raleigl, where he accompanied his son, William, who has entered the A. & M. college Miss Nona Thompson who has been visiting here for several days left yesterday for her home at Lexington. She was accompanied by Master Reuben Huggins. Miss Bessie Smith, stenographer at the French Tobacco Company. has returned from her vacation, which was spent at Charlotte and vicinity, Mr Joseph Poston last night re- turned to Sumter, S. C., where he has a position as clerk in the Sum- ter House. He has been here vis- iting his parents. Mrs Bettie E. Holland left yes- terday for a visit at or near Roar- ing Gap. Her daughter, Miss Helen has been there with friends for the past three months. Mrs. W. J. Poston and her three ehildren. Willie, Franees and Catherine, returned yesterday from a Visit with relatives at Liles- ville, Rockingham and Wades- boro. —_____<+ > _____—- Dr. Thompson Here. Dr. Holland Thompson, son of Prof. and Mrs. D. Matt Thompson, arrived in this city yesterday for a Visit with his parents and brother, Lawyer Dorman Thompson. Dr. Thompson is attached to the History department of the City College in New York in an official eapacity and has a number of teachers under his management. of *‘Home Missions’? was taken up The diseussions on both these subjects were most interesting and they were quite generally participated in by both the clergy- men and the laymen. At 8 o’clock tonight Rev. J. M. Dunaway of Salisbury will preach the introductory sermon. tis. Inventions Are Imaginery MORE ABOUT MR, HEITMAN. Among His Victims Was Hon. Locke Craig Who Endorsed a Draft for Him—He Collected Money for Newspapers and His Record of Evil Doing is a Long One. —— The following from the Lexing. ton Dispatch will be read with interest in this city: The expected happened last week at Statesville when H. Cam Heitman, a Lexington young man, was arrested for securing money under false pretense. For @ number of months past, it seems, he has been traveling over & part of the state claiming that he had sold the American and German governments a patent mail pouch that would revolu- tionize the mail business, and had received for the same the ti- dy sum of $83,000 in cash, and had it in the banks of Lexington. In connection with this yarn he also told how he had patented a ‘joltless buggy, one that was so arranged that if the wheels there- of hit a stump or arock so many inches high, it would not jolt the occupants of thevehicie, A third serial story which he seems to have retailed without a smile wa3 that he had sold anv auto- matic are light for $125,000. All in all he appears to have made @ rich impression on the gullible public. LOCKE CRAIG WAS EASY. From time to time the papers would carry nifty items about this young man, his inventions, his genius anc his wealth, After the intelligence contsined there- in would soak into the minds of the iolks, it seems that young Heitman would become “‘broke,”’ would call on kinsman, as_ hap- pened in several towns, or other business men, and get a check or draft cashed. The amount seem have hovered aronnd $50 and $30 ineach case. In only one case kncwn to date was the amuunt $10. This waa at Ashe- ville where he got no less a_per- sonaga than the Hon. Locke Craig to endorse a draft for him. The paper arrived at the bank of Lexington in due time and Heit- man was called upon to make it good, the bank sending the chief of police to inform him of the ar-. rival of the paper. Heitman paid it promptiy and in full. Phe first of the iacidents, how- ever, SO far a3 is known, came out of Monroe, where the papers stated that Heitman hadfbeen to see the buggy people there in the hope of interesting them in his ‘Soltless” buggy. It said that he persuaded a citizcen to let him have $50. Within a few days the citizen came to Lexing- ton, inquired, left a warrant for Heitman, who was out of town, and gave him time to settle up. It is understood that he tender- ed a note for the amount, but neglected to include the costs of the action. This was last week also, though the Monroe man came here several weeks ago. Then came & report from Mor. ganton that Heitman had got- ten a like sum from a Mr. Scroggs, of that place, under like circumstances. It is said that he has check books with his name printed on them, together with other evidence that he is a large and flourishing bank man of the thriving manufacturing city of Lexington. The incident tkat brought matters to a head was thearrest of Heitman and his preliminary trial at Statesville, last week, where he prevailed upon Mr. Eu- gene Morrison to part with thir- ty plunks fora draft. Morrison | got into communication with | Lexington and found that the draft was extremely worthless. Heitman was arrested at Cleve- land and taken back to States. ville, where he repaid Mr. Morri- son, and was held for Iredell court in the sum of $200. WHEN IT STARTED. Next day came the Highpoint chief of police in the interest of a centleman there whom Heitman had tapped for $30 some weeks before. This also was paid up. The whole started back in the spring when the town was set buzzing by the news that Heit- man had sold his patent mail pouch, which he had been work- ing on for some years, for $88,- 00C. It was several weeks before doubters were convinced that there was nothing init. Letters to the postoffice department and aiso to the Westinghouse people, to whom it was claimed Heit- man had sold his automatic arc light patent, revealed the fact that no transaction of the kind alleged had ever taken place. It got out, though, and news fled on wings Then Heitman made his rounds. He cashed checks and drafts, got the money nas been forced to disgorge and in one case is held for the superi- or court. Heitman isa study. He is a thin, wiry chap of small statue, with ferret eyes and an immense fund of nervous energy and about 30 years old. He has no sense of fear and it would seem that he has no shame. He re- lies on support at home to get him out of any and all trouble, and always gets it. For some years past he has been doing stunts like those recounted: He has'ordered diamonds on the stationery of well known people. COLLECTED FOR THE DISPATCH. He collected subscriptions for the Dispatch without being au- thorized, and was made to pay $30. He was employed by the Union Republicans of Winston, and got in their debt $80, which was made good by his people. it would take a book to tell all the things of this kind that he has done. His excuse and the excuse his friends giveis he is not “right” in his head. As a matter of fact he has more sense than the usual average man. He is as smart as ehais lightning. No fool could think out and execute the stunts that he has performed. He has enjoyed immunity, has never been punished for anything he did. Hehas done these things and more of them than any oth- er man ever heard of, without suffering punishment of any kind. It is puplic opinion that he ought to be roped in and stopped and if mentally defective, which nobody seriously beleives, should be piaced in some sort of a house of detention, asylum, criminal insane department or somewhere so that he could not continue to do anything he pleases without punishment. If he is not defect- ive, which is about the case he ought to be handled like aay body who breaks the law. It would be the best for him and his family. He has no $83,000; he has not sold apy mail pouch to the Am- erican and German governments nor any arc light for $125,000; his “‘joltless’’ buggy is the idea of an old blacksmith who is Geai and zone, and the model or pat- ent was purchased for $5.00 from the widow. It was not practicable and was never pushed by the man who got the idea, In short, Heitman has nothing beyond a remarkable ability to convince hard-headed business men that he is all to the mustard, and then they cash checks and drafts for him. ——++@>-e—____ COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........ 1014 Good middiing.... 2.6.52: 10% Widder es 10 Stains and Tinges........... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October to ee 8.54 December | ea 8.43 Sempmisieg. C oe se 8.35 re ee 8.39 -- >>—— Mr. Kithen to Speak. Hon. W. W. Kitchin, democratic candidate for Governor will speak at the court house in this city on Saturday night, Sept. 12. In the afternoon of the same day he will speak at Taylorsville, Pe a een Re ee a eT ae A ee ee a Statesville, N. C., Thursday Evening, September 3, 1908, Aeronauts Niagara Falls, ee Fearing a storm on Lake Onta- rio, the crew of the racing balloon Ville de Dieppe tried to descent at Niagara Falls today. The “rip cord failed to work properly and the three persons in the basket got a bad shaking up and narrowly es- eaped death in the Whilpool Rapids, Capt. A. F. Mueller, in charge of the balloon, suffered the most. He was taken to a hospital tonight and may be internally injured. With him were Perry Gregory, 16 years old, and Gerald Gregory, 18 years old, sons of C. F. Gregory, of Chicago, secretary of the Ameri- ean Federation of Aerial clubs. The Ville de Dieppe left Colum- bus, Ohio, at 8.30 o’clock last night. The journey through the air was uneventful until 9 a. m., when the aeronauts ran into troublesome air currents over Lake Erie and dropped to within 250 feet of the lake’s surface. Ballast was thrown out and the big bag shot up to 8,000 feet. It was young Gregory’s first trip and he became very sick at the high al- titude. When the balloon got above Ni- agara Falls it was practically without ballast and dipped dang- erously close to the ground. A storm was blowing up and Cap- tain Mueller decided to make a landing. He tried to release the gas with the rip cord, but it failed to work properly and the bag dragged along for 1,000 feet. An anchor, when thrown out, caught in a clum of trees and snap- ped from the balloon, which rose and fell, alternately, severely jolt- ing the occupants of the car. The basket dragged over rail- road tracks, struck a barn and finally landed at the Devil’s Hole, 200 feet from the gorge. Two of Gerald Gregory’s teeth were knocked out and his head was cut. Perry Gregory was unconscious when taken from the basket. His left ankle was sprained and his body bruised. ——_—_ ++ Still House Burned. Word reached here this morn- ing that last night the still house of C. A, Watts had burned. The information was rather meagre and no particulars as to the origin of the fire or extent of the damage could be obtained. The still house was a small structure and only brandy was made. It was located 10 miles south of Taylorsville in Alexander county. ———— 4 An Important Meeting. The local Knights of Pythias lodge will hold an important meet- ing tonight at its Castle hall. At this time the final arrange- ments for giving the drama, Da- mon and Pythias, will be perfect- ed. 4+ or Miss Sims Returns. Mrs. Mary Sims has _ returned from her annual vacation which was spent at Stony Point and Lorey. Mrs. Sims is the efficient assist- ant head milliner at the Knox, Poston & Co’s store. Were in Peril TRIO BADLY SHAKEN UP. Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. 3.— oor State Libarion — ee GIRLS NAME, MAUD BASS. Charlotte Dispatch Says Victim of the Alleged Assault by West Ayres was Sixteen Years of Age. Affair Occurred at Picnic Near Davidson. (Special to The Mascot.) Charlotte, Sept. 3—Sheriff Wal- One of the Occupants Loses Two | /2¢¢ bas arrested at Columbus, 0., Teeth, Another Becomes Insen. |? Y°U2S White man whose home is sible—Rip Cord Worked Badly in Statesville, Iredell county, West and Balloon Nearly Drops Into | “97> charged with criminally as- saulting sixteen-year-old Maud Bass, of Mooresville, on the occa- sion of a big picnic near Davidson on August 16th. The girl alleges that Ayers took her in his buggy some distance from the crowd and at the point of a pistol compelled her to submit to his demands. She states that Ayers then drove her to the edge of the picnic grounds and left her. It seems that Ayers went at once to Lynchburg, Va., enlisting in the army and being sent to Columbus, where he was located by the au- thorities and his arrest by Sheriff Wallace of Mecklenburg, followed. The sheriff wil return tomorrow, possibly this afternoon when the preliminary hearing will be given Ayers. A reward was offered for the ar- rest of Ayers. —_——_++2>-—__—_. eee Superintendent L. O, White Asks Those of County to Meet Him on September 12, When Matters of Much General Importance Will be Discussed—All Expect- ed to be Present. I hereby call the public school teachers of the county to meet at the court house in Statesville on Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a. m. At this meeting we shall consid- er several matters pertaining to school work in the county. One of the subjects for discus- sion will be the proper care of the school houses and grounds. We shall also discuss the subject: “‘How can we make the public schools of Iredell county the most efficient of any in the state.’’ We shall map out an outline course of study for the teachers during the year and will review at this meeting the history of North Carolina prior to the civil war. I shall expect every public school teacher who contemplates teaching in the county this year to be present and take a part in the discussions, This will offer a good opportun- ity for committeemen to secure teachers for their schools. L, O. WHITE, County Superintedent. ‘An Informal Dinner Party. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. P. B. Key entertained informally, and most charmingly at a course din- ner to a few friends. The table was beautifully ar- ranged with nasturiums and set for eight courses. Bouquets of roses and flowers decorated the hall and drawing room. The following guests were invi- ted: Mrs. Mary Davis of Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Anderson, Mrs. D. M. Coiner and Mrs. D. M. Ausley, together with the three members of the family and house- hold. - Pleasant conversation and inter- esting reminiscences made one for- get how the hours were speeding by and the comfort of the south poreh of the spacious home, with its warmth and brightness made the oecasion doubly delightful. It was as always a pleasure to be the } guest of so perfect a hostess, aa” Sb No. 301 TEACHERS TOMEET. 8 Ry e en d i a n as ma d o n n a ee e en n a Se s oa 66 ng E r Ts iF RT E BA Ty ae ma AT pikes * wee ererrmar-< -— — ————_—— = - - — THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AOCDDOOSOOOSOSOOCSO STE SS eowO eee ee eo eee Fe 3888 e oe eto SCeC ae A MAN IS" KNOWN BY THE Skim-Milk Paint. The following formula for making skim-milk paint will be of interest to | all who desire a cheap paint that will wear well. Stir into a gailon of The oyster may be a bit slow in his movements but he is very {prompt to get en the market on Telephone 53} September 1. C o " Z Oo r m a o r = a r m a ffice 109 Court Street. Na e om e e s Mt Ve r ge e De e s er s em a n a t e + Ne SR A aS aa ma n e [S e d + Pa l a d e Re p t i as mo i pa es e t AD ch ba gu e nb a l d a c ’ ca l l uc h o m a n e - Bo w t i e in d ti t da c e ti Ho en e Nn aa ER me r e s pa t e ne n et n i e s VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Sabscription Price, = nbscription Price, = ~ entered at the Postoffice in Statesville W. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. ED NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: “JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. | For Governor: , W.W, KITCHIN. Bor Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. . For Secretary of State: i 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: “«. = MG, SHIPMAN. '"*" Blectors at Large. 4 J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. 7 CONGRESSIONAL. .. For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: wuz ZEB V. LONG. ~~ . Bor Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGION 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. 8 G. SUMMERS '.” BF GAITHER ‘~.~ DE, TURNER. = J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: “ DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A.. HILL.. —— Weather Forecasts. Washington, O. C., Sept 3.—For North Carolina fair tonight and Friday. Slightly cooler tonight. —_—__++or-————— o g Tokio exposition postponed to 1917. Buy your tickets via the Panama eanal. —_—_ —_++ a New.. England’s merest in the Turk is now altruistic. Three months from now it will be per- sonal. em ——__++ o> Colonel . Bryan nailed the first campaign lie promptly and with- out pounding his thumb in the procedure. —— OD OE” It is noted that the quantity of champagne drunk in England has fallen considerably. Temperance or poverty ? — OOO" What’s the use of continuing to ‘rub it into”? Editor Hilde- brand of the Industrial News. If he didn’t like Cox he had a per- Many other feet right to say so. republicans were and are still with hi ~ Bd dk ee ee | ‘ltrouble if you do ———___—_-<~@o———— A man cannot make a balloon ascention in Austria without the written consent of his wife. Won- der if it is usually hard to get? —_~+<+er-—_—— Boston maintains a public am- pulanee for injured dogs. Don’t laugh, you silly fool! It’s one of the best things Boston has ever done. —_—~++er>——— Of course it was not expected that any real interest would be taken in the campaign until after the base ball championships are all settled. ———_++@rr——— John D. says his income has been greatly exaggerated. Is the old man trying to dodge that fine, or is he going to advance the price of oil? ——_—_+er>———— To many a married man the au- thoritative announcement that waists that button in the back will soon be out of fashion will seem too good to be true. —_—__—<$_~+ear>——— It ought to be dangerous to ride in a roller chair on the board walk at Atlantic city, especially if your companion is another man’s wife. ——_~+2a>—_— ‘Marry a bright woman for suc- cess and a pretty one for happi- ness,’’ says a philosopher. But you may get in a heap of The law says only one. —__—_++@-e—___—— Little Delaware boasts of a bar- ber who uses both hands in shav- ing his customers. That ’s noth- ing. There are plenty of barbers in this state who use both hands and their tongue. ———$_+2>. CONVENTION’S ONE (?) MIS- TAKE. Mr. R. H. MeNeill, of Washing- ton and Statesville, who was a member of the Iredell county dele- gation,when asked by an Observer | @ man what he thought of the decla- ration of the party platform ex- empting from taxation $200 worth said: “‘T think that was the one blun- der of the convention and I cannot understand the purpose behind its adoption. t is a form of class legislation which the poor will not appreciate and to which well-to-do are opposed. I am not in sympa- thy with it andI believe it will hurt the party. Some of my friends tell me its adoption was due to the fact that Senator Butler favored it. That’s cheap excuse for a grave mistake.’’—Charlotte Chronicle. i Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_—_++2>--—__—_—_- While Waleutty Pike was stand- ing on the corner in Worcester re- eently a swarm of bees settled on him. Mr. Pike was not disturbed, but hada bag brought to him and gently pushed the queen bee and her followers into it. Now the bees are furnishing honey for Mr. Pike’s family. ——_++ We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_+ +2 See our hme of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_++>-—___ _ 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New ‘Hall curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. of household goods of taxpayers, skim-milk three pounds of Portland cement, adding at the same time, any paint. in dry form, that will give the color you desire. The milk will hold the paint in suspension, but the cement, being heavy will sink, there- fore, it will be necessary to keep the mixture stirred with a paddle. Mix only enough at a time for one day’s use. If the mixture is not thorough- ly stirred as you use it, it will get thicker and thicker, and it will be necessary to thinit by adding more milk. Six hours after applying this paint it will be dry: It is not af- affected by the weather. Carbolic acid or any other disenfectant can be added, thus making it very effective for use in poultry houses and the stable. Itmakes an excellent paint for fences when colored drab, by the addition of a little lamp black or a dull green, by adding ocher and a small quantity of the Prussian blue. —E. B. Rexford in The Outing Mag- azine for September- 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf THE SKATING RINK WILL be open all this week under the management of Mr. Rose. Hours 3:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon. 8:00 to 10:00 in evening. PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- take from Wilson’s shops. I would thank my customers to look through their clothing and if they have an extra pair please let me know. Popular Excursion to Rich- mond, Va., Sept. 15th. The Southern Railway will op- erate its Popular Excursion to Richmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of First- Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two days and one night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $5.00. For detailed information see large flyers, or call on your depot agent. RK. L. VERNON, Trav. Pass. Agent. CES PE ee 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-:) i! CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con erete sidewaiks and put dowu the kind that. stays. It you. want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, 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 EMBALMER Most Modern snd_ Up-To- Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 )151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given *phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. . RESTAURANT We are prepared to furnish as good table Board as can be had in the city. AT $12.50 PEh MONTHI Open on Sunday. BRAWLEY & McFARLAND 538 CENTER STREET CLING 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 | cess eT AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU. sR Peis Statesville Plaster & Cement Company, Statesville, N.C. WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION 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 W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co. Great Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. 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 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.Hardwicx,P.T.M. Washington,D.C. W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. Ss Ff & 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. S', Charles Hotel Building CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its o e ~ _ ALWAYS FRESH AT— Tc ac a n i n i c t s e l c a nn ae Af W. Ee. HALL’S = _Prescriptionist alg (“ C4 | s p fant f, iy 9 OGaat . Tu nae Safe Guarded By ¢ ee; Le 3 ia = Financial Integrity Aoctk |) TH eNO io the Merchants & Farmers wr 3 Sore a>) Bank assures you absolute WE SKS SAE protection for all funds de- Mia x Za UNA) «positea in its care. Court- Ae | gp eous attention to the needs eo Wii. LAW / 2 of our depositorsis required Pia oe/ZN') | === from allemployees; and eve- Sif eal | esses x Y/ ry facility demanded by Aalat! | AS NE commercial usages is placed ies | a at the disposal of all who = = > will avail themselves of onr SSOPVRICHT ABS services. OF STATESVILLE INCORPOKATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: L T. STIMPSON, President. C.5S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t ‘ F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, ‘Asst. See’y & Treas. Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Reiu A Knox. W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, L. K poste E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. eqsetotcnasetataestasetetatetetcteteseteecteees ee SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in seleeting 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 thel Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The.banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and. Prompily Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HAST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL a3 e j $100.000 Olea peeoaec deter nr dhe aerier kiana me OeO Washington, D.C. PRESSING CLUB gocceccccoccooooeoooooses eL. A. GOLDMAN $ PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going to: give away to my cus tomers. This contest <4 will close November 1! See them! See me! 2 RO Pe c Pe P bo r 3 ? 3 oO Fi v e s , a 8 80 S T 80 8 9 8 08 0 8 O 0 "f e 0 > ee > : G © oO O¢ o BO re Me r a h ta t e s st a t a h e n a b e st a t e te ke eC qt ax Ba e Na h e ee t at a t e n e t e (a c e bo m \ ne WANT ADS Die 3 cents & line. 3 times.................. 4 cei:ts a line. G Games 3% cents a line. DiGi GRBRICS So » cents a line. 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 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A, W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St FOR SALE—House and lot on Alexander strect Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N. C. aug 20 DR. W. H. Wakefield, of Char- lotte, will be in Statesville at The Inn, Saturday, September oth one day only. His praetice is limited to diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fit- tinge glasses. dlw w2w ““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 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 Officer, 16 West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 South Main street, Asheville, N. C.; National Bank, I-enoir, N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 137144 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. 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. OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North INo.16 9:10] 11:15] 10:30 Evening Trains. +. East |No.22] 12:20] 12:20} ~ West |No.2]1) 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 HALROLEUM NS ") RIN in i! > LAP AS PS “KK ” da A Z Ne) {/ i ima ma vy ¢ a 2 FOR THE HAIR This is a guaranteed preparation for the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Sealp, Falling Hair, Dand- druff and Dead Appearance of Hair This preparation is put up_ and sold under a positive GUARANTEE to cleanse the hair, increase the 2 *< orm i =) i OSE 5! 5 2 ; = Ae gy NY Designing 8 \Ys a \\ £Y i Engraving i s VG = = ; c, @ a Te | Printing i 2d | JERE | publishing | JRRRE j ESS Publishing j ae x * 9 : °° Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing | ISITING 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 190 Fine Calling \ Cards (name only)in neat box. Send P.O. Money | Oraer—no stamps. Send 64¢ ifresistratioe is desired | ! growth and remove all skin affections peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- turn empty bottle and your money will be refunded. Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid ADDRESS S. S. Manufacturing Co., COOLEEMEE, N. C. ‘Bryan and Taft Both to Speak | ee) OSITION 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. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE | accepting his proposition, concede 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 | ‘BOOKKEEPING Dravshon s ccm: that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SLX. Draughon can convince YOU. SH 4 T HAN Ij 75 per cent. of ih 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. 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. THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all grades of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. | 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. RE a SE This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. FREE——ABSOLUTELY—FREE | BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have § purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every | person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening ¢°/Mascot. FACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY § DECGRATED with French De- & calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree border. THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST § CLASS PORCE- § LAIN CHINA.”. Do You Wantle ————- PERFUMES: > How the Dainty Oders Are Coaxed From Freshly Picked Flowers. Glass sheets held by frames a few inches apart are smeared rather thickly with lard, and between these sheets the freshly picked blossoms are scattered, touching the frames, but not being pressed by them. In one day the oil of the flowers exudes, and the lard absorbs the precious drops. If the flowers are plentiful, they may be changed as often as every six hours and in the case of usually changed eighty times before the layers of lard are entirely satu- rated. When the lard has absorbed as much oil as possible from the flowers, it is melted and dissolved in purified alcohol made from grain. When this mixture is filtered, the concentrated extract may be redis- solved in spirits, diluted or mixed with other oils, according to the strength or quality desired. Attar of roses and neroly, the a different method. The perfume may be extracted by an ordinary heat is maintained, but the usual method is the bain marie. A large kettle of lard is immersed in a tub of water at the boiling point until the grease reaches a uniform tem- nerature and is entirely melted. Into this warm lard the petals of orange blossoms or of roses are thrown. The petals remain a day or less in this bath, and then the in- odorous wilted flowers are removed and fresh ones submerged until the mixture attains the desirad strength. The women beat the mixture into a cream. After the pomade is made the oil may be shipped in this state or distilled and sold in its concen- trated form as attar of roses or ne- roly or diluted to the strength of “perfume” or eau de cologne. Twenty thousand pounds of rose petals are required to make one pound of attar of roses, valued at about $200. A thousand pounds approximately of the petals of the flower of the bitter orange are nec- essary to make a pound of neroly, valued at $20 on an average.—Jane Rosamond White in World Today. He Wanted a Smoke. An old Welsh preacher in his eightieth year, who was an invet- erate smoker, was one day driving out with his servant, also noted for the quantity of tobacco he con- ee Suddenly the trap overturned, with the old man underneath, the oom having succeeded in jump- ing on to the hedge. A crowd of men by whom the old man was almost worshiped at once rushed to the spot Se roceeded to raise the capsized vehicle, believ- ing that the old gentleman was seri- ously hurt, if not killed. They had raised one side of the trap when he thrust his head from beneath and addressed his servant: “George, have you got a light?” —London Tit-Bits. As Many Bald Women as Men. “Why is it men get bald and wo- men don’t ?” At this question the hairdresser laughed. “My dear sir,” he said, “there are quite as many bald women as men— in fact, I incline to believe that there are more.” He pointed to the switches, curls, fronts, fringes and complete female » wigs in his window. ; ‘Why would those things exist if women didn’t get bald?” he said. “The hairdresser puts in all his spare time in making false hair con- trivances, and nine out of ten of them are made for woman. Well, woman wouldn’t wear them if she didn’t need them, would she?”— New Orleans Times-Democrat. Savage Proverbs. “The proverbs of the savages df Africa are interesting,” said an eth- nologist. “They are full of color. Here are a few from the Basutos, the Yorubus, the Wolofs and the Pashtos: ““Cross the river before you abuse the crocodile.’ “He who unjustly spears anoth- er knifes himse3f.’ A ‘The mud hi tamus does not bring forth a Cee “One head impaled on the gate- st is more valuable than six on he shoulders of enemies.’ “‘Kraals built in a day are mud ruins in a week.’ ” The Dragon and the Goddess. A woman was at a dinner with an eminent Chinese philoso- pher when she said: “May I ask why you attach so much importance to the dragon in your country? You know there is no such creature, don’t you? You have never seen one, have you?” “My dear mad- am,” graciously answered the t Chinaman, “ahy do you a 50 much importance to the Goddess of Liberty on your coins? You know there is no such lady, don’t you? You have never seen her, hays jonquils thirty times. Jasmine is]} base of eau de cologne, are made by] process of distillation if a very even, —_ EERE ORIONCES R . > VG weal Oe {20T= SUCCESSFUL YEAR. 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Phone [2 CESSES SSESESCESECSSESSEEY: te SS C & S C E E T E S E C E S C E 2 3 N S € W § hk a ater 0606000 SCS0SCEL BUELL COSCOUSCEC EC UUSUE Oa OSOR OO OCOCSCOCNCOCECOCELACRCSOS0SCSSROS0GESO NO MATTER 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 $25 PER MONTH J... FOS DEE PROPRIETOR DEDSOSOBOSISOSNGOS IS. 79 BODO SOHO HOG ETHOS OS DO0SOHO STE B08 0S 08090 FORO SHOG 9909087809 090979 979 0997979 Southern Conservatory of Music. DURHAM, N. C. Not the largest, but the best. Thorough up-to- date. Graduates, Pianists, Vocalists, Violinists, in all degrees. Superior advant- ages at smal| cost. | you?” bert _—m Sinwbe 9 W.H. OVERTON, Secretary. _. oe G. W. BRYANT, Director. St dad a a it? f Se SI I DO T aE ol ao e 5 Se e 99 ol . iT Re ra e an e aa a a SE F He pi n 82 9 ~ ni eI Sh e 2 ai n eR e Te co v i n i a m e r se a m a n te e ai h a n t tt s oF ea BB L RM Da e BE 12 ee We s ei l e e n cs Se a pm ac e i t e in e d 7 PR Se e > = ha n a \ a ae Ce ro c FE S ee a ee Re a oe See en ee Affairs at Stony Point. A eontract has been let for a high school building, which will be the first of its kind in Alexander county and will cost $1,741. The school will be built and maintain- ed by special tax. The building is to be completed by December 1st and Mr. James Hendren now teaching at Granite Falls, will take charge as principal. A bank was recently organized here and work on the bank build- ing is progressing nicely. The Bank of Stony Point has an au- thorized capital of $25,000, and will begin business with $5,000 paid in. The officers are A. L. Watts, president; W. D. MeLel- land, vice president, and A. W. White cashier. A drug store and livery stable have recently been established. The Stony Point Manufacturing Co., whose officers are M. K. Steele president ; J, M. Miller, vice presi- dent; A. L. Watts, secretary and treasurer, has recently built and put into operation one of the pret- ties cotton mills in this section. The mill and 16 tenement houses cost $100,000. The machinery of the mill is operated by a 800 horse power Weber gas-producing plant, one of the first plants of its kind ever put into commission in this part of the country, an dis said to produce power with much less fuel than ordinary steam plans. If it proves a success at Stony Point it is probable that similar plants will be installed elsewhere. The main building of the mill is 226x78 feet, one story and the en- gine room is 50x40. There are 4,032 spindles now in operation but the building will accommo- date over 5,000. Messrs Amer Stewart and Alvin Miller had a difficulty last Wed- nesday. Stewart was carried be- fore Esquire T. F. Murdock at Hiddenite for trial but finally con- eluded to take leg bail. It was then dark and he ran into an elec- tric light pole which came near putting him out of business. He was then recaptured and placed in jail in default of a peace bond and also a bond for his appearance at eourt. ———_++@>-e——_—" Eufola, R. F. D. No. 1. We are having some very pretty weather at present and the farm- ers are taking advantage of it making fodder and gathering peas. Rev. Mr. Henry Hefner of Sher- man, Texas, is visiting relatives in Iredell and Catawba counties. This is Mr. Hefner’s first visit to North Carolina in sixteen years. Mr, and Mrs. W. P. Bost of Lo- ray spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. J.D. Nash. Also Mr, and Mrs. N. J. Roseman. Miss Bertha Bost of Eufola spent Saturday night with Mrs. W. P. Bost of Loray. Rev. Mr. Henry Hefner will preach at Bethlehem church on the Second Sunday in September at 11 o’clock. Miss Nanny Norris of Eufola is in a very ertical condition with Bright’s disease. Mrs. J. W. Nash who has been eritically ill with typhoid pneumo- nia has greatly improved, we are glad to note. Mrs. M. F. Nash and also Mrs. J. H,. Nash who suffered an attack of malaria are able to be out again. The condition of Mr. G. W. Nash does not seem to be improv- ing very much. Little Miss Waycie Nash is also recovering from typhoid fever. The protracted meetings have about all closed for this season around here. There has been a meeting in progress at Beulah Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev, Mr. Binkley and Rev. Mr. Weaver. Messrs. Dee and Joe Carter spent several days last week with their sister, Miss N. A. Beaver near Cool Springs. As this is my first letter I had better ring off. If this eseapes the dreadful waste basket I may write again, , _.-.% BVERGREEN, ef 6 Sees ~ Going To.’’ around to it. note when it went to protest. a neighbor when he died. The Man Whois Always ‘‘Just He was just going to help lington. his Democratic opponment. ing. 7, E. Linney are at Popular He was just going to send Vermont Repuclicans. Vashti News. White River Junction. Vermont, : Sept. 1.—The Republicans won the, oyr people attended the carnival He meant to insure his house} election in Ver la - “= E election in Vermont today by carry .Q ville Saturday. but it burned before he gotjing the State for Lieutenant Gov- at States ei . Elds. J. P. Gwaltney and D. ernor George H. Prouty. of New- He was just going to pry al port, for Governor by about 28.000} Ww. Pool are at Wainut Grove this week in @ protracted meet -| votes over James E. Burke, of Bur : ‘ds. L. P. Gwaltney and His plurality was the smallest on a kid presidential year since 1892, when it : was only 17,956, and was followed by some flowers to a sick friend|, Democratic victory. but it was| this week. when it proved too late. down’”’ on him. He was just going to reduce less than in 1900. his debt when his creditors “‘shut| ing off in four years of about 8 per larger than in 1888 and only slightly There was a fall- cent. in the Republican vote, while Greenwood this week. There was quite & number of Sprivgs conducting & meeting Mr. Loyd Bowman and little son returned to their home at ESSteSecCecey ANITARY PLUMBING j\ there is no reason why your kitchen sink cannot be kept =): as ixmaculately clean as the W dishes you eat from. All W danger of disease germs, ver- NY min or foul odors is abso- lutely eradicated, because it "\ can easily be cleaned ang kept so. If yor are building A M\ 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 sy give you the latest ideas and W drinking and dissipating, when his health became wrecked. He was just going to provide roper protection for his wife and amily when his fortune was swept away from him. He was just going to intro- duce a better system into his business when it went to smash. He was just going to call ona enstomer toclose a deal when he fouud his competitor had preced- ed him and secured the order. He was just going to quit work awhile and take a vacation when nervous prostration came. He was just goinz to provide his wife with more help when she took to her bed and required @ nurse, @ doctor and a maid! ee Coxey for ‘‘Tom’’ Watson. New York, Sept. 1.—Gen. Jacob S. Coxey, who led the army of unem- ployed men from his home at Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Washington 14 years ago, and who has been stop- ping at the Hotel Astor since last Thursday anrounces that he intends to work for the Populist party and for the election of Thomas Watson. “T will speak at Cooper Union and also im Ohio and Georgia,’’ he said. The Populists are going to carry Georgia this year, because of Hoke Smith’s broken pledges of reforma- tive legislation last year. These broken pledges of Hoke Smith’s will swing Georgia’s usual Democratic majority into the Populist column. “People there are also begining to realize that Watson is fighting the bank trust, whichis the one trust above all others which neither Bryan nor Roosevelt has attacked.”’ Hair Changed Color. The Goldsboro Headlight is the authority for the following: A remarkable phenomenon hap- pened in New Hope township Sat- urday. The 15-months-old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. L. B. Hines went to sleep with her hair of light flaxen and when she awoke, within a half hour, the hair had changed to au- burn No oneis able to account for this extreme change. -_———__—__~§<@>?-——_——_—-—— Girl Gagged and Tied to Tree. Columbia, Ohio., Sept. 1. Miss Josie Culp, organist for the camp- meeting at. Summerland Beach, Buckeye Lake, was found bound and gagged and tied to a tree in Smith’s Grove, about 300 feet back of the hotel, Sunday night, and did not _re- gain consciousness until yesterday. She had been drugged and said that she remembered nothing that hap- pened after 6 p. m., when she was in Newark. Miss,Culp is 19 years old and the only daughter of William Culp, a farmeri She says she has no idea of the identity of her assailants. ——_—_++2@>>—_ — Correspondents Wanted. The Mascot wants a live corre- spondent in every township in Ire- dell. : Send us the news and we will send you the paper free of cost. If you will call at the office we will furnish you with paper and envelopes. Why not try for one of those 42-piece dinner sets? —_——_—_++o+-——_— Pair of Pants Lost. Mr. Wilson, the tailer, has lost a pair of pants. Through a mistake they were earried to the wrong customer or possibly taken away by one. He would be glad if his eusto- mers would look over their ward- robe and see if the pants can be found. ——_—_+ + —_—— Celery at Goldman’s Mr, L. A. Goldman, the purvey- or to the people, this morning re- ceived a shipment of celery, the first to reach this market for a long time. It came from Kalama- zo, Mich., and is of extra large size, tender and fine flavor. ——_—~<+- 4 Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. He was just going to stop the Democratic vote fell off about 2 per cent. subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See | ¢hreshing crew at $2.50 per day one of these White’s front window. show upon the road today that bas suc ae good opinions as the Gentry! with her sister, Brothers United Shows that are) Williams, of Statesville and took ee e. appear here Friday, |in the carnival there to the de- pept. ° organization is new, novel, and 1g up to date and the performance Loaf, has entered school at xlid- from start to finish is full ofj denite. amusement, interest and fun. Highly trained animals are seen in abundance, elephants, camels and other quadrupeds give their performances, whilst a troup of monkeys i “Fighting the Flames.” Several! teen T Coleman Dupont, head of good circus acts round out a bill remarkable for its strength. REFS TSE ALE |] ewer CTO PURSE AND 5 OR 6 DOLLARS | churches. Mr. Eugene Jennings, who ha As Vermont is the first, State to been here for a few days returned vote during the presidential cam-} to Thomasville last week. paign, Se a the size of | [1] preach at Bethel church next there was much interest Eld. T. L. Blalock, of China Sunday at 11 o’clock. Mr. Harlin Gryder reached Harline all right, on Monday af- ter he left here, and got employ- ment with Fred Pool and his —_——_++2-__—- Get us five, only five new yearly- Sherrill &{and board. He went to work the next day. ™ Misses Maude and Jesgie Wil- sets in ——__++ 2 Recommended by Press and Pulpit liams are in Wilkes for a few days this week. Mrs. Jennie White and little daughter are spending awhile Mrs. Clarence Probably there is vo other a general consensus of light of 1 ttle Miss White. Every feature of this renowned Miss Elsie Gwaltney, of Sugar —_~++e>-e————_ Booker T, Is in Line. New York, Sept. 1.—As the re- anact a miniature/sult of a conference today be- the speakers’ bureau of the Re- publican national committee, and Booker T. Washington, it was de- cided that the latter will work in —_——_++@>-—__——_- New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for connection with the committee in behalf of Judge Taft’s election. Washington will devote his atten- tion to original work among the schools, college and It will be his business and due bill lost. Please return | to try to prevent dissatisfaction of to Mascot office and be reward-|the colored vote caused by the ed. C. P. Rosqnan. sep3 2t | Brownsville incident. girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 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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 & ae a College in the city. and, without exception, 2 recommended Smithdeal’s —Wm. E. s, Law Stenographer, Biuefield, West Virginia. a ; ae Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- eS rithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Se eS Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. ee an gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. ude 8 oe at any time. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, : ans ip, at home, to those who cannot come to College. = Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to achers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrollivg at this : - acne ous of the year, besides you will have complet- READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which i : after the meee be offered, when business begins to rally INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News, Va. , 50 J. M. RESST.ER. President. SSS AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVIL LE, GEORGIA. oe eee eae Clerks, Merchants, Warehouseme?: assifty and acturers, and all others, young or old, who ate y day sch ae the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- resides olarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks cor urse under expert cotton men will complete you. 38 dema nd for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. Ist. Corres ponden , particulars ce course year round. Write at once for further ' For the educati Cotton Buy unable to el ton. Thirt ERO a ratrem tale ccini mers q Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, September 4, 1908. Prisoner Says He's ourprised BECAUSE THE GIRL TOLD. Sheriff N. W. Wallace of Meck- lenburg County Returns to Charlotte With West Ayres Charged With Assault Upon Young Bass Girl—Passed Here Last Night. The following is taken from this morning’s Charlotte Observer: *<Sheriff N.W. Wallace return- ed last night from Columbus, O., where he went to secure a white STATE AND FOREIGN MIS. SIONS. Members of South Yadkin Associ- ation Listen to an Eloquent Ser- mon, Hear Various Reports and Transact Routine Business. This morning’s session of the South Yadkin Baptist Association convened with the moderator, Dr. J. N. Stallings in the chair at 9:30 o’eclock. The devotional exercises occu- pied the time until 10 a. m., when the session took up the regular program for the day. The report of state missions orphanage was read by the chair- man, James E. Kirk and a general diseussion of the same followed by the manager of that institution, prisoner, West Ayers, and bring him back to the county to await trial in Mecklenburg county on the charge of criminally assaulting Maud Bass, a young white girl, of Mooresville. It is claimed that the deed was committed on the day of the Mount Zion pienic at Cornelius some weeks ago. ‘Tt is alleged that Ayers took the young girl driving and foreed her to yield to his demands. Driv- ing back to the pienie grounds, he unloaded her on the edge of the crowd and drove away. He de- parted from this county and join- ed the army at Lynchburg, Va., being sent at onee to Columbus, O. Sheriff Wallace has been working on the ease since the deed was committed and secured facts a few days ago leading him to believe that Ayers was in Columbus. ; “The grand jury returned a true bill against Ayers while in session at the late court. The young girl came down from Mooresville and gave in her testi- mony. ‘‘ Ayers is 23 years of age was raised in Iredell county.”’ Several friends of the prisoner were at the depot last night when he passed through this city In com- pany with the shrriff. He was securely handcuffed and even ‘“‘made fast’’ to the seat he oceupied. To one of his acquaintances he is said to have expressed surprise ‘that the girl told it.”’ —_—_<++@>>————_ Another Concert. The musicians of the West End Avenue Concert Co., will render a carefully prepared musical pro eramme, in the college hall Tues- day September 8th at 5 p. m. It will be an oceasion of great enjoyment to music lovers and to the general public. From the experience that we have already had of the exquisite treat that these talened musicians can afford, we anicipate with much hearing interest the pleasure of Rev. M. L. Kesler. was read and the discussion of the same was postponed until 8 o’clock tonight. The repor of the state missions The report on the state of the church was read by Rev. J. M. Dunaway. A recess was taken for dinner at 2 o’clock. This afternoon ‘‘for- eign missions and’’ and “‘state missions’’ were discussed. Yesterday Afternoon. At 2 o’clock yesterday the body re-assembled for the diseussion of periodicals, home missions and temperance. The committee on periodicals, Rev. J. A. Summey, of Rockwell, and Messrs W. F. Reece and C. L. Clark, of Iredell, report- ed and the report was adopted. The report was diseussed by Mr. J. C. Howard, representing the Biblical Recorder. Home missions were discussed by Rev S. F. Con- rad, of Charlotte, Rev. C. A. Jenk- ins, of Statesville, Rev. J. M. Dun- away, of Spencer, Mr. J. P. Greene. of Mocksville, Rev. W. R. Davis, of Davie county, and Dr. Stallings. Pledges were then taken for home missions. Revs. Weston of Cooleemee, Cain of Eaton’s church and Tea- gue of Farmington, submitted their report on temperance. —_—_++1 or o————— A Pleasant Event. Mrs. B. H. Adams entertained yesterday afternoon at her home on Race street in honor of her cuest, Mrs. Everett, of Virginia- About 40 guests were present. They arrived at 4 p- m- and de- parted at about 7. ~The different rooms were beau- tifully decorated, the floral display being unusaully elaborate. The game of the afternoon was progressive domino and Mrs. El- len Morrison was the winner of the first prize. ett, and Mrs. Hill also received ett, and dMrs. Hill also receive pretty prizes. ; } ; t Farmers Will. Keep Up Fight WILL STORE THEIR TOBACCO North Carolina and Virginia Far- mers Say There is no Competi- tion With the Present Plan of Handling Tobacco, the American Tobacco Co., Gobbling it ail Up. Danville, Va., Sept. 3—With the opening of the fall and winter season the Mutual Protective Asso- ciation of Bright Tobacco Grow- ers of Virginia and North Carolina will renew the fight they began several years ago for higher prices for their product. This week application will be made before the corporation com- mission of Virginia for the charter of the Farmers’ Co-operative Com- pany, to own and operate a steam prizery plant in Danville, where the stockholders can store their tobacco so it can be placed in a marketable condition. This last company is an auxili- ary to the protective association, and the minimum capital is to be $10,000, which has already been subscribed. The obaceo growers, who are members of the association, con- tend that the American Tobacco Company, known as the tobacco trust, has so completely cornered the market that there is but little competition for weed when sold at auction daily on the warehouse floors. Their idea is to do away with the public auction sales and fix their own prices for their pro- duct. Po ———— TO BE TRIED FOR LIFE. True Bill has Been Found Against Son Massey, a Salisbury Negro, Charged With Assaulting a Col- ered Female Missionary of This City Some Time Ago. Sam Massey, a well known Sal- isbury negro, will be tried for his life at this term of Rowan supe- rior court, the grand jury having returned a true bill against him on the charge of criminally as- saulting Lucey Houser, a colored missionary of Statesville. The woman recites a story of fearful brutality suffered at the hands of Massey. On the 4th day of July she was passing through Salisbury, and having to wait for a train inquired of Massey as to a boarding place. He told her he would direct her to a nice place and led her to a point across Town Creek where she: al- leges the assault was committed, Massey holding an open knift over s North Carolina NO ROOM FOR LEPER HERE. Assistant Attorney General Says cordance with advices from Assis- tant Attorney-General Cleme;t, North Carolina will de- cline to receive N.C. this afternoon and states positively Wont have Him Plague was Contracted While Man was in Army and Govern- ment Should Assume Guardian- ship of Him. Raleigh, Sept. 4—Acting in ac- Hayden from the federal authorities J. R. Early, leper, now under federal qugrantine, in the District of Columbia, from Lynn, The opinion by Mr. Clement was sent to the state board of health that the state is not required to re- ceive a citizen beyond her borders suffering with a contagious or pes- tilentious disease. Even were the state inclined to receive the leper this would be im- possibje, because the railroad com- panies would refuse to carry him. Furthermore Early evidently contracted leprosy in the United States army, was a leper when dis- charged from the army, the fact that the disease had not shown it- self being immaterial. Therefore the United States government was morally bound to retain and care for the patient. a udge Sloan Ties a Knot. Yesterday afternoon O. L. Miller ‘and Miss Etta Moore of Concord township got in the marrying no- tion and came to town. ; Mr Miller immediately called upon and told his troubles to that ever accommodating man Sloan. Of course the Judge was only too glad to help on the good work, so he set things in motion. Mr. Miller went to get his wit- nesses, and after some trouble se- cured the necessary papers. Miss Moore was only 17 years of age and Mr. Miller had a written consent from her mother, but Reg- ister Williams would not accept this until he produced a character witness. Mr. Pink Young was kind enough to come to his assistance. The papers were secured, and the ceremony performed in the office of the judge and in the presence of several witnesses. has closed for the season. Mr. S. C. Johnson will commence ae enna to eat. Local Items. _——_—_H+ore———— The hotel at Catawba Springs To and From Mooresville. WENT POSSUM 5 But John Pat Borrewed Another Man’s Horse and Came Near Getting Into Serious Trouble— Police and Deputy Sheriffs Were Hot on His Trail, When .Bud Pierson, a well known colored citizen, went out to his barn yesterday to feed his old bay mare, Nancy, her morning ra- tion of oats and ship stuff, the beast was no where to be seen or found and there was a sadness in his heart. He looked about the city quite thoroughly and made almost end- less inquiries for the nag but no trace could be found of the horse. He then looked up the officials and in short order Deputy Sheriff Ward had the wires in all direc- tions exceedingly warm with in- structions to apprehend a sup- posed horse thief. About this time John Pat, a well known and industrious negro, drove up to the Pierson stable with the missing equine. His explanation of the affair was that he took a sudden notion to go possum Hunting and that as it was easier riding than walking he took Pierson’s horse. Pat is working’ as usual today and as it was evident that he did not intend to steal the horse, noth- ing has been done about it. OP Change in the Sloan Agelicy. Judge Sloan who has had charge of the Fire Insurance department of the Sloan agency, yesterday completed a deal with the States- ville Loan and Trust Co., selling them his business. This does not dissolve the Sloan Insurance Agency, W. E. and C. R Sloan still being in the life, sick and accident insurance business. Mr, Sloan has represented the Atlantic Fire Insurance Co., of Raleigh,, The Guardian of Louisi- ana, and The United States Fire Insurance Co., of New York for three years, Se ena ae al _ Restaurant Changes Hands. The Iredell Cafe recently opened by Gregory & Foster is now the property of Messrs. L. A. Goldman and William Gaither. Some time ago Mr Gregory sold his interest to Mr. J. R. Foster, that he might devote his entire time to the management of the Gem theater, Last night the above named gentlemen acquired possession to the place. They will make several improvements in the service and give the public a first class place The Enterprise says: State ‘Libariom Mr. N. P. Watt and daughter of No. 302 Loliar for Mascot mule ALSO GETS BALE OF HAY. Horse Collar Makers of Galesburg, TIL, Send Nebraskan a Collar for His Mule and Texas Responds With Something for the Animal to Eat—Mr. Bryan Accepts Gifts. Galesburg, Ill.,- Sept. 4.—Horse- collar Makers employed by a man- ufacturer here sent to William J. Bryan yesterday a collar for Mr. Bryan’s mascot mule, Every man in the shop took part in making the collar. Mr. Bryan has been previously asked if he would accept the gift. ” He replied: ‘‘T thank you for the frfendly in- terest of the horse-collar makers of your factory. Upon investoga- tion [ find that an 18-inch collar will fit our ‘mascot’ and that he weighs about 875 pounds. Demo- eratic friends seem to be quite in- terested in him. A bale of hay. came to him recently from Texas. I apprecite the good will which prompts this offer and send my cordial greetings to those who ‘wish to contribute.’’ ——_—_~+@a>-————— PERSONAL NOTES. Mr, G. W. Baity of Harmony is in the city on business. Mrs. J. L. Cowan has returned from a Visit at ..ewton. Mr, C. L. Matheson of Taylors- ville is spending the day in the city. Dr, and Mrs. Albert Houck and daughter, Miss Amelia, have re- turned from an extended trip to points in Watauga, Caldwell and Ashe counties. Miss Lottie Linton visited here Wednesday and Thursday and went to Davis Springs last night. She will return here when the graded school opens and resume her work as teacher. Mrs, J. W. Marshall returned from Taylorsville this morning where she was the guest of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. J. Mar- shall. Her daughter, Miss Nell Marshall, who has been at Taylors- ville for some time returned with her. ——_~~<+@r-o——_ COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........10%4 i 12000 -L0G Middling... ........ ..----10 Stains and Tinges..........-7@9 The market was steady. . ’ Te x “4 them again. Mrs. Coble Entertains. her and threatening to kill her if a singing school at Cool Springs { Statesville, visited at the home of ae On this oceasion the proceeds Of} at the pleasant home of Judge | she made any outery. academy September 8th. ; Mr. J. H. Deaton this week. The New York k : a the concert will be given to the] 4 7, Coble, 346 Walnut street, —_—_++ a ———— Mr. J T. Raymer with his fam- Mrs. Ira Kennerly, accompanied b =a =e Ork market showe eollege to help in paying for the that most charming of hostesses, Sheriff Loses Money. ily has moved ES soe in Shi-}| by Miss Mary Allison, are visiting te me feat 9:30 chairs of the auditorium. There}yy,. Coble entertained informally | The Mountain Seout of Taylors- loh township where they will make } in Statesville. Ley 4 3 : foll : will no doubt be a very larze allthis morning. ville says: their future home. Next Monday is Labor Day and} ,. ee 835 tendance at this concert. The event was in honor of Mrs.| Sheriff Brown, ‘of Wilkes, spent The regular monthly meeting of|the banks will be closed. The se eee et eee = 46 W. L Hill of Winston-Salem, who | last Wednesday night here en the county commissioners will be |postoffice will be closed on this day ee Se ae oes er eenecte a 3.36 Hartland. formerly lived here and who is so} route to Statesville having in his held at the court house next Mon-jexcept that it will open a skort oe mira amen ar we rea "3. 49 The Lenoir Topic says: pleasantly remembered and to the | charge five prisoners for the Ire- day. - while during train hours. re eae aga oe ae ae Rey. J. F. Mitchiner, of States-|¢unetion a dozen of this lady’s | dell chain gang. On his arrival Ralph Deitz, of the Polk Gray —_—__+or > pera ae : ville, has been preaching a series here the Sheriff found himself Drug store, started on a vacation China Grove Wedding. Episcopal Services. friends were invited. Mrs. Hill is now the guest of Mrs. R. L. Poston. Rev. E. A. Osborne expects to this morning. Mr. J. M. Walters, hold services at St. James church, a druggist of Spencer, is taking Wednesday Miss Mamie E. wihout funds to continue his jour- Probst, the youngest daughter of ney but of course had soon replen- of sermons at Hartland Baptist church this week. He come to us a stranger, but leaves a loving ee mea TT ished his purse. Before leaving his place. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Probst, was Shinnville, Saturday the 5th inst. friend. Brother Mitchiner Is a "Is a Junior Now. his home Sheriff Brown put a roll ee married at Mr Probst’s pretty|&t 3p. m., and Sunday the 6th at ereat worker in the cause of his} jf, William C. Miller will | of bills amounting to $35 or $40 in Gentry Brothers Will be Here Sep-| country home near China Grove, 11 a. m. Holy communion Sun- coat and ember 11th to Mr. John Franklin Hileman, an|4@y morning. Also at Pythian a small pocket in his while riding this money had work- ed out and been lost on the road. Lord and Master and we regret to part with him. Brother Mitchi- ner and his noble wife have made leave for Charlotte tonight where he will spend Sunday with friends and relatives. hall, Mooresville, at 5 p. m. Sun- day the 6th. The public cordial- ly invited. An announcement that will be welcome to all lovers of good, elean amusement, is the fact that enterprising_young farmer of No. 4 township, Cabarrus county, Rev. C. A. Brown, the bride’s pastor, a host of friends at Hartland. On Monday he will start for Due ee Mrs, Mary Williams, of States-lyest § C, toenter his third Aldermen Tonight. — the Gentry Brothers will exhibit | officiated. ee eee ville, spent the week with Mr. H. year a Erskin college. The regular monthly meeting of | here Friday, September 11th. ——_+or-o———— Another Holiday. Williams, her father-in-law. ——_<<@>-—_—_—_ the board of aldermen will be held| They have been long known as} Mrs. W. F. Gilmer and two chil- Monday will be Labor Day and ——_ $$ > Mr. C. E.Mills has returned from jtenight in the mayor ’s court room. | the pioneers of the trained animal | dren and Miss Ella Glenn Gilmer is a national holiday. The rural mail carriers will have business, and have one of the best conducted shows in existence to- day. Mayor Grier is in South Caro- lina on business and is not expect- ed to be present. of Ardmore, Oklahoma, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Gilmer of Hotel Iredell. — a trip to the Northern markets in the interest of the firm of Mills & | Poston. . Miss Beulah Culbertson of Rock- ingham is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. W. Gaither. a day off and the postoflice force will observe Sunday hours. = _—|_ \ 080 600606062 9080808060804 CBO0GOSOST 88080880 cecececenez02328et setae tetete Fee A MAN IS KIOWN’ BY CANDY HIE SENDS. | According to Acting Secretary Foster, the president. will take with him on his trip to Africa only Kermit and two real naturalists. ‘ No nature fakirs need apply. UNDERTAKER AN® EMBALMER THE EVENING MASCO1 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. BG TRUNKS! Telephone 53} Rg A Ra 9S ae ea a a OT DS BR S Pn SR N TE E SE T CR ED E N EG OA me E GE A A PR R es ee : a) if nis oe ; th ae ba By Sa iy hi ic Ps 4} i i he Bh ay 1 i H aoe a5 Pe ai i q rs Bt iby ; u ia HS a i i a HS € 4§ "3 ee. lad a a oe i YF a ; Lae ie { it M4 i RE S S B B e s s s e s s e a s s e e s se e s ae TT S ko t e Te s e T T ! : stor. See i A. H. GILMORE, City Editor Two men outin California, a LITTLE TRUNKS! Most Modern and Up-To-D es s Of course ac Sabscription Price, - $4.00 Year| mile apart, have been carrying on 8 i oa = ee : Car its wants. , e xv Uu e e ° ee ee . ee oe be ame in the county. . Entered at the Postoffice in Statesville} Wireless telephone but as yet there Prompt attention. Best of ser- _ ALWAYS FRESH AT— iN. C., as second-class mail matter. has been no drop in the price of vice. Terms econ Pe ’ 2 p escri tionist i d of anything in e DEMOCRATIC TICKET. | “°PP*T eon T ks and ‘hone 71 through the week and W.F.HALL’S : Fr p r on S D151 at night-and on Sundays. Saconeceoeper 2 PON NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. é m2 Yor Lieutenant Governor: W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: - J. BRYAN GRIMES. CONGRESSIONAL. cm For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For Senator: The Hains brothers continue to occupy some space in the public prints, but we like to believe that the country is much more interest- edin the doings of the Wright brothers. ——_—_—_-¥-~+4 > The other day the proprietor of Roosevelt didn’t bombard the town. ——_++@>- 9 — — Besieged for autographs by the give orders to It is a rock-ribbed ~Republican state and-the contest was on the state tickets, but without any out- side help the plucky democracy has reduced the republican ma- jority and plurality of 1904. That the trend is towards de- mocracy, and that this has been shown by a decrease in the repub- lican vote in that state it -is only Dress Suit Cases A Special Reduction in Prices for this week Prompt attention given phone orders. G. C. Critcher furnish as good table in the city. Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 5 RESTAURANT Board as can be had for ladies, and Steamer and Men’s Trunks. SHERRILL--WHITE CO. CHEAPEST. ASK FOR PRICES AND BOOKLET, IT WILL PAY YOU. Statesville Plaster & Cement Company, Statesville, N.C. WHEN A CUSTOMER | : Safe Guarded By Financial Integrity > the Merchants & Farmers TATE. : oe sexes and all ages. - Bank assures you absolute nf a Se a dancing pavilion at Oyster Bay for both se 8 - protection for all ee de. Lab -t . refused admission to the sailors ’o are prepared to . ‘positea in its care. Court- ; WW. RESCHEN. from the Sylph and its a wonder Wwe Pee * eous attention to the needs of our depositors is required from allemployees; and eve. ry facility demanded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who OO O OO O O H O O O O O O O 0 0 0 X | | For State Treasurer: Olyphie athletes at Oyster Bay, . At will avail themselves of onr hi R B. LACY. Tariff Ted wrote his name until as our stock of these $12.50 services. fi! For State Auditor: his fountain pen ran dry. When 0 ds mu st b e reatl : i) B, F. DIXON. it comes to writing messages, he go g y PEhH MONTHI | fF ARM i Te For Attorney General: doesn’t use his fountain pen. Open on Sunday. hig T, W. BICKETT. ———_+<e++—_—_ reduced. p RLAND ae For Commissioner of Agriculture:} The Wilmington Star says: BRAWLEY & Meck A f OF STATESVILLE Bi ; W. A. GRAHAM, “It is said Taft has expressed 528 CENTER STREET INCORPON ATED i i For Corporation Commissioner: {the wish that he could go to sleep : | CAPITAL 25.000 i a B. F. AYCOCK. and not wake up until November Extra low prices on the 5 : nie | For Superintendent of Education:|3rd. Let him have patience. , OFFICERS: i, | J. Y. JOYNER. Bryan will put him to sleep on tha” RD oun dtr e e {. T. STIMPSOn, President. C. S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’s ' i i For Insurance Commissioner: | day. a F. B. BUN CH, See’y & Treas. Mh J.B. YOUNG SSO WOOD FIBRE PLASTER J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. a ae eee VERMONT AS AN INDEX. | “SECOND TO NONE” Directors: i - For Labor Commissioner: 7 Li ; aoe M. L. SHIPMAN. Rol er EXPERIENCED PLASTERERS T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. i Vermont, the first of the States N T THE BEST J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K if Se ses PSI Lie Se = Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £. B. Watts a J. W. BAILEY. to hold an election during a presi- T r a PLASTER ON THE MARKET, zenby, E- G. , J. R. , £. B. : | WALTER MURPHY. =| dential election has acted. y THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE| }OOOOSOSOOIOSSOSOOSOOOOOOOK SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in seleeting your Bank = ZEB V-EONG. necessary to read the figures, for Finds my Goods exceed his ex- 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength For Representatives: while the republican vote fell off Salt as a Friend. pectations in quality or length T . Vs N. D, TOMLIN. 8 per cent. the democrats lost only | Put damp salt on burns. It kills of service. 2ND. he care with which the Z. V. TURLINGION Superintendent of Instruction: 2 per cent. Based on the Vermont vote the the pain. Dry salt and a brush will take dust off of velvet, plush and heavy em- THE RECOLECTION Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of L 0. WHITE. democracy has a right to feel an | broideries that cannot be washed. remains long after the pric cf accomodation displayed For County Surveyor: inereasing confidence that it is go- In making fruit pies, when they is forgotten. by the} Officers and Em- a = RIVES. ing to win in the national contest Ree Se ee salt in oven and it) Things done by halves are neyer p loyees or Coroner: this year. The party is united and oe done right ae 3 P. C. CARLTON. there i'n deteuutiation on the aes ee ven It REPAIR WORK 4TH. The.banking experience of For Sheriff: part of every man to do his duty. —— a ee : : Officers. JAMES M. DEATON. The party in every state has a] not smoke. . Ne ae spore attention. Rear ; STH. The ability of the bank to For Register of Deeds: right to feel an increased enthusi-} ga; on fingers when cleaning of Loan and Trust Co. Properly and Prompily JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners: asm over the result in Vermont.— Raleigh News and Observer. ——— 1 A WELL EQUIPPED SCHOOL. fowls, meat or fish will prevent slip- ping. Salt as a gargle will cure sore throat. Salt in solution is the best thing Phone No. 55. W. FE. MUNDY PLUMBER. Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are N. B. MILLS. cs to clean willow ware and matting Off i , atting, fered The Servis H. C. SUMMERS The Mascot acknowledges the({ Salt in solution, inhaled, is good South r R il ( : vice of THE RF GAITHER receipts of a copy of the catalogue | for cold in head. e | dl Way 0. D. E. TURNER, of the A. & M. college for colored} Salt in oven under baking tins will | R ANK J. W. HAGER. prevent scorching on the bottom. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. ._J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. Feather Forecasts. eco Seat wace {Sree eee ae Through Pullman Sleeping CAPITAL $1 00.000 Washington, D. C., Sept. 4— It is a state institution and one Me pene Pecans se zac Beds ees “Guns ad oo For North Carolina fair tonight | o¢ which North Carolinians have a aoe eae the south —— ne and Saturday Slightly warmer | righ to be proud. and a High Class Dining Cars. ae tonight. \ i er gig eee Its management seems to be all FURNISHING CO. iim carne 5 OCOCCeCoeccocesceooocesls Now for Mase that couid be desired and the col- eI Southern Railway. y| @ ; 6 —_—_++@>-—__—_ ored SS seeking an industrial or| Get us five, only five new yearly ‘The Land of the Sky” “The e A e G O E. D M A N Vermont is on record but she al- | technical education will do well to | subscribers to the Evening Mascot | Sapphire Country” in scenic west ways has. been, investigate its advantages. and we will PRESENT you with a|@™ NorthCarolina,beautiful at Will Dorando also go to Oyster Bay and have reception by the is doing a great work for the color- people at Greensboro. This school is well-equipped and ed people, and its usefulness will’ increase in proportion to the use made of its advantages by the peo- —_—_++e> Negro May Live. Fred Allison, the negro who Stings and spider bites. handsome 42-piece dinner set. See White’s front window. Salt puts out fire in chimney. Salt and vinegar will remove stains from discolored tea cups. Salt and soda-.is excellent for bee one of these setsin Sherrill & lireat Highway Of Trade And — Travel The Southern States. all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. to nearest Ticket Agent, or Through OF STATESVILLE For detailed information apply PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Don’t forget to see the president. Was mysteriously injured several See ee R i. Vernon.T. B.A. : nights ago at Westmoreland’s ee our hne of Carpets just ar- /narlotte,N.C, ens b Of course Mr. Taft likes baseball stable is said to be improving and|Tived and now ready to deliver. S.H.Hardwick,P.T.M. Th r ce Beautiful Prem= . ope : a golf. a ost core ste it is now believed that he will re, | Call at once. eee iu S I : isnt’ worth considering. : STATHSVILEE HOUSE i ek cover. 2 mM —_++2@>»___ FURNISHING CO. Washington, D.C. am g omg to The woman who tells you she hates flattery means—when it is directed to another woman. —$_++@>>—___ AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 Popular Excursion to Rich- mond, Va., Sept. 15th. SE CHESTER BROS. give away to ny cus tomers. This contest x $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. The Southern Railway will op- e ee = are o2,tied shoes STATESVILLE HOUSE ae pe ae to|108 SOUTH CENHER ST. W nll cl O N { at the Merry Widow hat is v ‘ chmond, Va., September 15th, i = V mb dobined ask Gea eae FURNISHING CO 1908, t io cola tee For Groceries, Fresh Meats , se ove er i. It has long been damned. ——~~<er-e—_____ We trust Judge Taft consulted the Continuous Tumult as to the best kind of bait: before he went off on that fishing trip. handsome 42-piece dinner set. See White’s front window. Get us five, only five new yearly: subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a one of these setsin Sherrill & Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night in Richmond. $5.00. For see large flyers, or call on your depot Round trip from Statesville, detailed information agent. RR. L. Vernon, Trav. Pass. Agent. etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. | Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building See me! See them! rm in @: S i 6$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 6 6 6 8 0 0G 0 0 0 0 0 8 PC O S O C C O C O S O O S C O S O O O O R R C C S E S C ® 3 ee Seattle 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: =: ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. ee ery 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} 92:50 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 {No22| 7-55] -755] 7-5 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 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I cando your work right asI have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con erete sidewalks and put dowtu the kind that stays. it you work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR VARLSON, Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called forane return- ed‘promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB 3 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM E|BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM wunt concrete ? — ; i\WANT ADS 5 1 timae go} cents a line. J | 3 ame 4 cents a line. a; 6 times.................3% eents a line. : 2 tames. 3 cents a line (A. W. phone 61. Holler Plumbing Co. 127 W Broad St. 3| FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR fresh fish, Iredell Cafe, all or- ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St . 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 PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- take from Wilson’s shops. [I would thank my customers to look through their clothing and if they have an extra pair please let me know. 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 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 and safety of investment is assured. { Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- [| cot. aug2 7 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 | | | — : { | SF 6 Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing ISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write i'R. AMBROSE MILLER ! AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES ) 209 East Forty-Second St., NewYork, U.S.A. Special—For 54 cents we will mail 190 Fine Calling Ca-dsCaame only)in neat box. Send P.O. Money | Oraer—no stamps. Send 6+c if registratios ts desired HATROLECM FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP This is a guaranteed preparation for the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Scalp. Falling Hair, Dand- druff 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 allskin affections peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- turn empty bottle and your money will be refunded. Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid ADDRESS S. S. Manufacturing Co., CSCOOLEEMEE, N. C. A BARGAIN! In order to make a quick sale will sell 102 acres of land four miles East of: Statesville at a bargain. Forty acres in cultiva- tion, 35 in cak and pine timber, small four room house, good outbuild= ings, fine orchard. Land generally tevel. Call or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real 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. oe BSOLUTELY—FRE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if person who secures five 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces SIND. BUTTERS of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to — 2" Cov. SUGAR LOSLONG VEGETASLE § CREAM ce /Viascot. calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid goid filligree border. 4) THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA.°. Show Window, East Broad Street. a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number pies SOS fg. Saee | JOM EACH PEACE IS us Set Consists t ep CE ae pat l 4 . er (ENS IF HANDSOMELY | Re as * IN ae — DECORATED 6 Diuner Plates § ; NI oy > Die Platec | : Ce | | with French De- 4 & o> ones NH) sor. sags no Fe = e a Ss >. eee rt Soe \* gers : ea ie ; : i : : y ry N 3 Sp j < . =a ; ? S — Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company's —— aan. HER ReMORSE. The Story of a Gold Coin and an Obliging Young Man. “Will somebody tell me how I ean pay back $5 which I lawfully owe?” wailed the wife of a United States senator at a supper given the otLer night in Washington. “I shall willingly give another $5 for a helpful suggestion. 1 had to go to the capitol last week, and so I went in a herdic. I dropped my nickel in the place assigned, and no sooner had I done so than I gasped, for I suddenly realized that my nickel was a five dollar gold piece which my husband had given me the year of our marriage. I had al- ways kept it in my purse for senti- ment, and then you know it is wise to have $5 on hand anyway. I told the driver, and he said he could not help it; that I would have to ride to the end of the line, where the cash box could be opened. I almost was in tears as I explained that I could not do it, that I had to meet my husband and that I was in an awful hurry. “T looked so miserable that a nice looking young man across the way ( told me to cheer up. He would ride to the end and collect the gold. Thereupon he handed me a new five dollar gold piece with a bow which Chesterfield might have en- vied. My grateful outburst wes cut short by having to scramble out of the herdic. Imagine my horror when I got home, in turning my | purse upside down, to have the missing goid piece tumble in my lap. I was overcome with horror. I was mortified beyond measure by the conduct of my husband, who laugh- ed brutally and said that for a new kind of skin game it was not bad. But think of that poor young man, his ideal of women shattered, out $5, for I have no more idea where to find him than I have now to lo- cate a new comet, and the cynical way he will henceforth look at all gray haired old ladies in trouble— oh, it is awful!”—New York Press. Points d’Angleterre Lace. Louis XIV., by the advice of his minister, Colbert, encouraged lace- making in France. The Venetians, who had hitherto monopolized the art, issued decrees forbidding their craftsmen to leave the republic un- der heavy penalties, but in spite of this the “points de France” soon equaled the “points de Venise.” The origin of the name “points @’Angleterre” is curious. In 1662 the English parliament forbade the import of foreign lace, but flax grown in England was not fine enough for the best lace, for which there was a great demand at the court of Charles II., so the mer- chants “bought up the choicest laces of the Brussels market, smuggled them over to England and sold them under the name of ‘points d’Angle- terre.’ ” Shut Him Up. The owner of a few houses in one of London’s poverty stricken streets had difficulty at times in getting his rents in or tenants out. One Mon- day morning he called at a house where the tenant was a bit behind and, as usual, had to swallow the old, old story of “only just started work.” In the afternoon the prop- erty owner went to see a big cricket match between two prominent clubs, and who should he meet on the ground but his backward tenant. “What's the meaning of this?”: said the irate landlord. “You can’t pay your rent, and yet you can af- ford to attend cricket matches.” T couldn’t ’ave come at all,” was the cool reply, “if I ’adn’t sold the back door for firewood!”—London Seraps. Inkhorn Terms. Among other lessons this should first be learned—that we never af- fect any strange inkhorn terms, but to speak as is commonly received, neither seeking to be overfine nor yet living overcareless, using our speech es most men do end ordering our wits es the fewest have done. Some seek so far for ow i English that they forget altogether their mothers’ tongue. And I dare swear this—if some of their moth- ers were alive they were not able to tell what they say, and yet these fine English clerks will say thet they speak in their mother tongue if @ man should charge them with coun- terfeiting the ee English —Wil- son’s “System of Rhetoric, 1553.” Royal Golfer. King James I. was a fine golfer in the sense of fondness for the game, and in other senses too. He it was as Duke of York who, when challenged by two English noble- men = the Scottish court to 8 match, the duke to take any whom he could find, took to his side an Edinburgh shoemaker named John Patersone. The duke and Pat- ersone won, and the latter, being given half tae stake, built for him- self a house, which is to be distin- goer ee nm it in anongate to this day —Fry’s Mag- azine. 3 + we e ma s STATESVILLE Friday, September 11th. | Y Vv GY PERFORMANCES = DAILY SS AL RECOMMENDED SY” = a ENDORSED BY THE PRESS an CLERGY | OF THE WORLD. J} CATHERED FROM ALL WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AND PONIES PARTS OF THE WORLD. >, OLDEST, LARGEST AND | RIGHES EXHIBITION IN eovce TAR wy. LAS “ath aN lame ERY; 4 Se Lae Unlimited - cv sy New Features oa ni LI Nees = THE FAMOUS EVROPEAN FEATURES: SS “aa eer: of Conducte ghee Amusement ne Mg ~~ THE GREAT STEINER TROUPE Serr, M’SELLE DE OE SCH “WEN OF THE AR” FROM pants, THE COMEDY WEYLERS, FidM ROYAL THEATRE BARCELOM, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= GRANDEST OF ALL STREET PARADES - MORNING OF EXHIBITION.” . Ee ae aaa Se i ee e 32 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 ¢ ¢ ¢ cm ete ote OsiTiOn Draughon gives contracts, baeked by a chain of capital, and 19 year’s suecess, t0 Se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKMEEPING Drarete 5 So: accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 7.Fii.ciStatcs 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 INO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. ESD ——————— (F< BBBCCE CEC CEUEER ESE ERE ‘ Clean and Fresh That’s the way you get your laundry back from the Statesville Steam Laundry. -Let our wag- on call at your house every week. :-: tatesville Steam Laundry - . C. Harwell, Prop. See 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 ¢ 4 ge -—.° ee 3° o— — = D > €E t e e e ce c e ee e Phone [22 € € eececcececeeceeeeeeesS THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first tlass- wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. 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. ie pe o ca v e r : ks ial id ea Fa e ET E ER E , ee SY EE Fa e Bo e PE E A a a ak a el EE 0 hl al ll as el Se t h i ° ee ee Be s e a ee ea s e an e ss Pr e e hs a : ge e na s ee Cr ee ne ae ee ee ee ee . mer or fi ) oh bed iT B oe \ onl x be ; o i ‘Ad tua * ae NP penta soe ns — . na IEEE Se RP crema Tse ory, “re SEE IY 8,646 SALOONS QUIT. Prohibition Laws are Mainly Re- sponsible for the Great Decrease in Rumshops in 2ll Parts of the Country. Washington, D. C., Sept. 3— The monthly statement of the col-. leetions of internal revenue shows that the total for July, 1908, was $22,029,316, which is a falling off of $2,899,508, as compared with July, 1907. By far the larger part of this decrease is in the col- lections from spirits. The most noteworthy decrease is in the receipts from the retail 1li- quor dealers’ special tax. The re- ceipts fell off $216,149. This indi- cates that 8,646 retail liquor deal- ers went out of business during the month of July, most of these being forced out by prohibition legisla- tion. —_——_4 ++ To ald From Taylorsville. The Mountain Scout says: Mrs. M. A. Feimster of States- ville, is visiting at Mrs. J. E. Feimsters. Miss Charlie Fry, of Statesville, is visiting Miss Bertha Ingram at the Inn. About one hundred tickets were sold at this place for Statesville Saturday morning. Mrs. Anna Phillips who last week underwent an operation at the Statesville sanitarium is doing nicely and will soon be able to re- turn home. : Mrs. Ed. Campbell, of Vashti, who is at Dr. Long’s sanitarium at Statesville where she recently un- derwent an operation, is doing nicely and will soon be able to re- turn home. Mr. D. J. Williams, one of the furniture dealers of Statesville, offered a rocking chair to the old- est lady attending the carnival at that place last week and this was won by an Alexander county lady. Mrs. Mary J. Hooper, of Stony Point, who is 98 years old, was the suecessful contestant. —_—_—_++ eo —__. — To and From Hickory. The Democrat says: W. F. Howard spent Monday in Statesville. Mrs. Emma Rowland, formerly of Statesville, now of Charlotte, with her daughter, Miss Winnie was here Tuesday on their return from a visit to friends in Boone. Hickory’s baseball team has disbanded. The boys have no rea- son to be ashamed of their record, as, out of twenty games played, only two were lost. They just took any team that wanted to play against them, ‘‘a comin and a gwine,’’ and did their best for them. They deserve credit, and should have it. —_——_++@>-—__—_ Cut by Woodsaw. The Mooresvile Enterprise of yesterday says: Mr. M. P. Godfrey had the mis- fortune Tuesday afternoon while running his wood saw to let his hand get too near the rapid re- volving saw. The result of this was that the saw teeth caught him on the knuckles of his fingers and came very n ear severing them entirely form his hand, but with a quick movement he pulled his hand back. While the wounds are painful it is not thought to be serious and he will probably soon be able to use the hand again. —————++er-——__ 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0" pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_ 4+ __ Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Ea, PURSE AND 5 OR 6 DOLLARS and due bill lost. Please return to Mascot office and be reward- ed. C.P. Roseman. sep3 2t BRYAN’S SPEECH _ On the Election of U. S. Senators by a Direct Vote of the People, as Taken From 2 Graphophone at J. S. Leonard’s Music House in Statesville, N. C. The democratic national plat- form, recently adopted at Denver, of the election of U. S. Senators by a direct vote of the people, and expresses the opinion that this re- form is the gate-way to other na- tional reforms. This is he third declaration of this kind made by democratic national conventions. The first havin been made at Kansas City, i: 1/30, and second at St. Louisin 3/4. The Republi- ean national convention held at Chicago last month declared against this reform by more than seven to one and the republican party has in former conventions refused .o endorse it in its plat- form, and yet so insistant are the rank of all parties that the house representatives of Federal con- gress has five times declared in favor of the election of Senators by direct vote of the people. Two thirds of the states have also endorsed this proposition through their legislature, and there is no reasonable doubt that among the vcters there is almost a unanimous sentiment in its favor. Why do the republican leaders op- pose a.reform which even repub- lican voters deman:. There can be but one explana- tion. The favor seeking corpora- tions have made the senate the cen- ter of the r political influence, and as the senate must concur before any immediate legislation is profit- able; predatory wealth is able to prevent legislation by controling the senate. The exeuse, however, given by those opposed io the popular elee- tion of Senators is that the senate represents the states and thatpop-- ular election of the senate would destroy the representative char- acter of that body. There is no foundation however, for this argu- ment ; because senators would rep- resent their states just as com- pletely when elected by the people as when elected by the legislature of the several states. I may go farther and say that states repre- sentation will be more secure by popular election, because the pres- ent method of election has brought such odium upon the senate that the senate as a legislative body, has suffered. The state is not a thing apart from the people. The people of a state constitute the state;and the people of a state have just as much right to a voice in the U.S.senate.as they have in the house of representatives. If the people of a state have intelli- gence enough io select their gov- eronrs state Jevislators, their mem- bers of congress and their presi- dvntial electorswho will say that they have not intelligence endugh to select their U. S. seantors by a direct vote? Men may differ as to whether the country will be bene- fitted by a high tariff or a low tariff. They may differ in regard to financial systems and they may differ as to the economic advant-- ages of great corporations, but among those who believe in the right of the people to self govern- ment and in the people for self government there can hardly be any difference of opinion, as to the wisdom of putting the election of U.S. senators in the hands of the people. So urgent is the ne- eessity of this reform that a num- ber of the states have already joined in a call for a constitution- al convention to reform the meth- od of e.ecting senators in spite of the senate itself but it is probable the senate will yield when it finds further resistance useless. In the meantime the voters ought to see to it that only those elected to the senate and the house of representa tives are those who have sufficient confidence in the people to grant their reasonable demand for the control of the U. S. senate. it 7 nearly cramp to death. pa) nearly kill me with pain. ~*~ 2 I aI ae Sas a OS Far eet ene emcee See Re ry ce ee BR re RT Spe oa ee a ne Ne . PS. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ee Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these sets in Sherrill & White’s front window. ++» Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_~++@>»—____ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Cramps $ Thousands of ladies suffer agonies every month. ES B4 If you do, stop and think. Is it natural? Emphati- Fe vecally and positively—NO! : Ss mind to prevent or cure this needless suffering! contains the declaration in favor os ea “T suffered 9 years’’ writes Mrs. Sarah J = eq kins, of Cary, Ky. -‘‘I had femaic trowbdie gna Wou-c EY Then make up yours 3 My back and side woule I tried everyitting to got 2) TO " COR Op A T E T Re fi relief, but failed, and at last began to tise Card. 24 Now I can do my housework with ease : ac Tage Cardui the praise for the health I enjoy. Trv. AT ALL DRUG STCRAS Py ae er n i e PAE LET SS EE ee SF OGIO Te Havana, Postoffice Short. Havana, Sept. 1.—A shortage of more than $400,000 has been disclosed in the Havana postoffice by an inven- tory of stamps, envelopes and other material, and Ricardo Rodriguez, chiefof the supply bureau, is missing. Other high officials are beleived to be implicated. A Cuban Col. Chas. Hernandez, is Postmaster General, acting under Lieutenant Colone! Greble. + A Union Picnic. Cho, Salem and Concord will a union picnic at Concord church, September 10. All friends are invited to bring baskets, spend the day and enjoy the program prepared. re nT GE ee Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner sect. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. C9000 6000660090909 E008850 At The Gem this Week! MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: “Pretty Dairy Maid,” “Stolen Sausage,” Oscar’s Elope- ment,” and ‘“‘The Mountaineers Son.” Ow Ov n G O O O S S THE GEM Itustrated Song by Misses Moore and Mullaly. ‘DEL HRATR 08 0 8 0 0 8 8 0 9 0 0 9 BGSSSCSOOOOSSEOFOO $909:386@ ~_s = = - =) a 8 } « « S 5 e@lORm : EVERYBODY = =~ WE WELCOME YOU i TO THE S © STORE OF QUALITY e : : = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. e ° Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80, @ BNO cOnCHOHeenOnOHeZOEEOCED [pi REESE SESE SESE SEES ESES. 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Al] danger of disease germs, ver. min or foul odors is abgo- lutely eradicated, because j; U can easily be cleaned ang kept so. If yor are building a new house or repairing an gp old one, get into communi. cation with A. W. Holler & Co., the most scientific sanj- tary plumbers. They can 5 give you the latest ideas anq W valuable information regard. ing cost, etc., and do the — Ww A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY * 127 W. Broad St. a Be 33 B2 3 =s ve ee eS 3S 3S 3S TSS s $323 333332333333533532ECE —_ | —— Se eae BRE EG SE SN EE AE ET # TRUNKS----SUIT CASES! n x Your son or daughter will be going off to school in a few days. They will needa Trnnk or Suit Case. Let us show you through our stock. The best Suit Case in StatesviJle for $5.00 ). B. MILER me Shoe Man § Ti a He He Sh he he he he he She hE x DR he We s Se WS Sh PS M PR L R DN , 4 A me EA THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu, Of Statesville, N. C. CS O T DE M O OT H E IS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. 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Correspondence course year round. Write at once for f particulars, meal urthet oo ct on it ta rs 7 Se a n Se ee ve ts pa r s ae we Sd SS i RS ORS NT SCS aE ER Reema ae ri\ Vol. 1. FOSSA Statesville, N. C., Saturday Evening, September 5, 1908. Hood Suiferers Make an Appeal WORSE THAN WAS EXPECTED. Governor Glenn Makes an Appeal to the United States Government— Situation Grows in Gravity Daily— Action Takenon Account of the Cape Fear Valicy. Reports Unen- couraging. Fayetteville, Sept. 5.—-The situa- tion at Fayetteville and the surround- ing counties seems to be growing more grave as different sections of the county are heard from. An appeal was made yesterday to the United States government in Washnigton through Governor Glenn for the flood sufferers of Cape Fear. river belt, which includes ali the sec- tion lying along the Cave Fear river from Raleigh to Wiimington. The appeal was made by the most prominent people of Cpmberlanéd county, being signed by W. H. Lut- terloh, chairman of the county com- missioners; Q. K. Nimmocks, county attorney, and A. L. MeCaskill, post- master. Action was not taken in the special interest of Cumberland county, hut. for the whole Cape Fear valley. The reports are coming in slowly, but are hot encouraging as different parts further up and below are heard from. ——__+ 4 - Lost His Pocketbook. Mr. C. P. Roseman was evidently one of the victims of the light finger- ed gentry on circus day. Mr. Roseman lives out on R. F. D. No. 3. He came to this city early in the day, one week ago and the first thing he knew, his pocketbook was gone. It may, he says, have slipped out of his pocket and got lost in this man- ner but it is more than probable that it was assisted in its flight from his to the pockets of another. It contained $5 or $6 in cash and a due Dill, with Mr. Roseman’s name on it. Another Victim. Mr. W. C. Graham, who lives on the Henkle farm in East Statesville, was a victim of pickpockets on cir- cus day. Mr. Graham says he was relieved of his pocket book containing $15.00 in cash and some receipts, including his tax receipts. He has no clue whatever to the guilty parties. —_——_—_4+~@re Around Bethany. At the home of the bride’s parens near Winston-Salem Mr. Joseph Sice- loff was happily married to Miss Pena Willard, August 26th. The parlor was decorated handsomely with roses and ferns and lillies. The attendants were Miss Cassie Swaim and Robah Hine. Miss Bertha Bodenhammer and Isaac Willard; Miss Kyle Siceloff and N. M. Harmon. The wedding march was played by Miss Levada Harmon. Rev. Leon Lueckenbach performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Siceloff are at their home near Bethany. Mr. Holland Shoaf and sister 2frs. Earle Holmes spent Sunday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sim Siceloff, of Lex- ington, are visiting Mrs. Siceloff’s pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lindsay. ——_—_~<+~+@>o—_ Mr. Parker a Director. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Scottish Fire Insurance Com- pany, which has recently moved its offices from Fayetteville to Charlotte and which was held in the latter place Wednesday, a general reor- ganization took place. Mr. John A. Parker, of this city was re-elected a director. At the next annual meeting of the stockholders which will be in Janu- 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’clock. Lutheran Church. Rev. W. A. Lutz, pastor. Preaching at li a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10. Two wecks ago Mr. Lutz preached on “Infant Ssivation as Taught by thejBible.”” He has been requested to repeat this ser- mon and will do so tomorrow morning. Front Street Presbyterian. Rev. J. B. Branch, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., 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. DT, and 8 and § Second Baptist. Rev. J. F. Mitchiner, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10. Rev. €.S. Cashwell, of Mocks- ville, will preach at the morning service and Rev. Livingston John- ston, Secretary of the State Board, at night. First Baptist. Rev. C. A. Jenkins, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m, and § p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock Broad Street Methodist. Rev. J. R. Scroggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a m., and § p. m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins will preach at 8 p. m. The third quarterly meeting will be heid at the parsonage Monday evening. Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. J. Tl. Pressly, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. First Presbyterian. Rey. Dr. C. M. Richards, pastor. Morning service at 11 a. m., Evening services at 8. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Dr. Richard’s is out of the city, beng on his annual vacation, but it is probable that one of the visiting Baptist clergymen will preach for him. At Shinnville and Mooresville. Rev. E. A. Osborne, of Char- lotte, will hold services at Shinn- ville, at lla. m. Morning prayer and holy communion. At5 p.m. he will conduct ser- vices at Pythian hall in Moores- ville. The public is cordially in- vited to attend these services. Services at Coddle Creek. Rev. R. C. Davidson, who has been spending his vacation at Monitor, W. Va., has returned and will hold services and ob- serve the sacrament of the Lords supper at CoddleCreek tomorrow Prasiding Elder Huggins Appoint- ments. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins of the Methodist district will preach at Elmwood tomorrow morning and at night he will speak at the court house to the Broad Street congregation. Preaching at Perth and New Sterling. Rev. J. Meeks White will preach at Perth churchSunday morning at 11 o’clock and at NewStirling Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. —__~+2> > Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Here. ary, it is proposed to increase the capital stock of the _ company from $50,000 to $200,000, and thereby make it one of the strongest concerns of the kind in operation in this part of the country. —_++ao—_ — Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you witha handsome 42-pieee dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson are visiting here. They are the guests of Mrs. Anderson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Coiner. ’ Mr. Anderson is attending a dental school in Baltimore, where they are at present making their home. Mr. Anderson is well known here having | pitched on the local ball team for some time. i Mr. J. E. Boyd and children are at Huntersville, the guests of Mr. Boyd’s sister, Mrs. W. C. McAuley. SN mde eee ayn ———— = PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those People You Know and Others You Den’t Know. W. A. Bristol was a visitor at the Selwyn hotel in Chrailotte yesterday. Mr. W.-R. Stroupe, of Charlotte, is visiting his father, “Squire fT. J. Con- ger. Miss Eloise Conneliy has gone to Charlotte to spend with friends. Miss Mabel Eliot who visited Miss Rachael Coe for several! weeks left for her home at Marion Thursday. Miss Ethel and Miss Pauline Ben- son of Mooresville are visiting Mrs. L. R. Connelly. Mr. W. J. Stimson has returned from the photographer’s convention at Greensboro. Miss Lucile Dinkins who has been the guest of Miss Louise Harbin for several days has returned to her home in Asheville. Miss Jessie Henderson who spent two weeks with friends in this city nas returned to Concord where she has a position with the Dayvault Co. Mrs. H. O. Morrison and her son, of Cornelius visited at the home of Mr. J. A. Wise early this week and returned to their home Wednesday. Mrs. A. J. Durham, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. J. B. Con- nelly for some time left Thursday for her home at Acworth, Ga., while here she was obliged to go to the sanato- rium for treatment but now enjoys good heaith. Mrs. J. R. Woodall, of Montgom- ery, Ala., who visited Mrs. Y. B. Glover went to Richmond, Va., Thurs- day, where she wiil visit a sister be- fore returning to her home. — Miss Zora B. Wiliams, the efficient and popular stenographer at the Unit- ed States Internal Revenue offices in this city, left thlis morning for Ashe- ville, where she will spend a week of her vacation. Mrs. W. H. H. Gregory who has been in ill health for some weeks left yesterday for Raleigh where she will be the guest fo her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Evans. Mrs. Gregory’s physician advised the trip as he thought the change would be beneficial. —_————_ << Colored Preacher Arrested. — Mr. R. J. Harbin, who had been deputized for the job, arrived at the court house yesterday at noon with “Rey.”’ George Thomas, of South Carolina. He had been arrested on a warrant sworn out by his wife, before ’Squire Murdock, of North Iredell. The document charges abandon- ment. The prisoner was arrested at Rutherfordton. | The alleged abandonment occured at New Sterling. The prisoner practically admits the charge but gives his wife a bad name and says there was nothing else for him to do but leave the woman alone with her sin and general wickedness. EE Little Johnnie Dead. Johnnie, the 3-year-old daughter of Mrs. John T. Murdock, died last night at the home of Mr. C. S. Brawley. ‘She was taken violently ill last Friday morning, and has been un- eonscious since then, very little hopes being entertained for her. She was an _ exceptionally sweet and bright child and much sympathy extended to the grief stricken mother. The funeral services were conduct- ed from the residence on Green street at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Pressly. —_—_—_~<++ eo a week Infant Salvation. Rev. W. A. Lutz, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church will have for the subject of his sermon tomorrow morning, “Infant Salvation as Taught by the Bible.”’ Several weeks ago Mr. Lutz preached this sermon and at the time it was highly commented upon. Mr. Lutz has had several requests to repeat the able and interestong dis- course and has consented to do so. —_——_—_4++@- oe —_——— Quarterly Meeting. The third quarterly meeting of the Broad Street Methodist church will be held at the parsonage Monday night. _— et Important Mecting of the U. C. T- There will be a meeting of the U. C. tonight at$ p. m. Some impartant business is to be discussed and a large attendance is desired. Si crys ane moa = No. 303 MUST PAY HIS COSTS. Bruce Weatherman “Skipped The Town” When Arrested on Elmore Cloaninger’s Warrant But Was Capteured by Deputy Sherit¥ Ward and Locked Up—Charges Were Dismissed. Bruce Weatherman, a member of the Weatherman family which has figured prominently in Judge Sloan’s court for some time, was be- fore his honor yesterday afternoon. Elmore Cloaninger, brother-in-law of Bruce, preferred charges of assault with a deadly weapon against him. The alleged offence consisted in Bruce ‘‘going at’’ his sister who is Cloanin- ger’s wife with a broom stick. Judge Sloan could not find prob- able cause to bind SBruce over to court, and he was discharged, and Cloaninger was taxed with the costs in this case and also in three others amounting to $19.80. Teh Weatherman woman, mother in law of Cloaninger has recently preferred several charges against Cloaninger, Judge Sloan could not make any cases out of these so the woman was taxed with the costs in] two of them. , : ' Bruce was put under bond some time ago. He ‘‘skipped,’’ and was not located utnil yesterday. Deputy Sherif Wood found him in the coun- try, and immediately brought bim here and he was . placed in jail to await the trial yesterday afternoon. During the trial Clooinger tried to run the court for Judge Sloan. The Judge got tired of it and informed him that he was tired of trying frivo- lous cases, where there was no evi- dence. He was given until this after- noon to pay the costs in the cases. ++ Women’s Missionary Union. The Woman’s Missionary Union of the South Yadkin Association held its annual meeting in the Sunday school room Thursday afternoon. Devotional exercises were conduct- ed by the State vice president, Mrs. Harry Burke. Miss Leona Taylor, of Mocksville, was re-elected secretary. a Mrs. C. A. Jenkins welcomed the visitors and Miss Bertha Cashwell, of Mocksville, responded. Reports from different societies were read. Mrs. Burke madean address and Miss Taylor read a paper on Sunbeam bands. Mrs. H. C. Wilson spoke of the Margaret home,at Grenville, S. C., for children of missionaries, and Miss Maud Wilson read a letter from Mrs. Maude Burke Dozier, of Japan. Freight Wreck Between Here and Salisbury. Fourteen freight cars loaded with vegetables were derailed two miles this side of Salisbury yesterday after- noon. Vegetabless were strewn great distance along the track. No. 12, the east bound passenger train due here at 7:55 p. m. was de- toured by the way of Charlotte on account of the wreck. The wercking crew had the debris cleared away and traffic is resumed this morning. —— Mr. Bost's Wife Dead. Mr. Alonzo Bost’s wife died yester- day at Morganton, after an illness of a few days with heart disease. Mr. and Mrs. Bost formerly lived in this city, Mr. Bost holding a posi- tion in one of the furniture factories. They moved to Morganton about three years ago where Mr. Bost held a position ina furniture factory. Mrs. Bost is survived by her husband and one child. The remains will be brought here today, aud funeral services will be for a conducted tomorrow at the West End Baptist church by Rev. Mr. Mitchiner. After the services the remains will be taken to the St. Paul cemetery, two miles east of town, where the in- terment will take place. Much sympathy is extended to the young husband and child by the many friends of the family in this city. —_——_——~~+<+ aro On the Way to Texas. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dayvault and child arrived here from Concord and spent the day at the home of Mrs. Dayvault’s brother, Mr. John G. Tur- nef, on Front street. They went to Elmwood Thursday night to visit at the home of Mrs. Dayvault’s father, Mr. J. Chap Tur- ner, until Monday, when they will leave for [ane City; Tex., where they | will make their home. “}4 WIFE AND MOTHER DEAD. Far Awya From Her Oklahoma Home Mrs. Marshall L. Mott Crosses the Border Line—Remains Brought ..-Here From Winston and _ the Funeral Was This Afternoon. Mrs. Mamie Sanchez Mott, beloved wife of Marshall L. Mott, died yester- day afternoon at Winston-Salem. The death of this most estimable lady comes as a severe shock to her many friends in this city, wheye Mr. and Mrs. Mott resided for some years, Mr. Mott being a son of Dr. J. J. Mott Mrs. Mott had been in ill health, being a sufferer from lung troubles, but her condition was not considered serious. About a week and a half ago she passed through this city enroute to Winston-Salem, taking her two daughters there to place them in school. She greeted a number of friends at the depot. Last Sunday she was. suddenly taken seriously ill with an attack of pleurisy and her husband who was at their hame in Ardmore, Okla., was telegraphed to. He arrived in Wins- ton-Salem Thursday. The remains were brought to this city today on No. 11, which was over an hour late and were taken at once to Trinity church where at 4 o’clock the service of the Episcopal church for the burial of the dead was said. ket flast y,or odenl Hof.-i shrdl eta Interment was at the cemetery. The bearers were as follows: Capt. P. C. Carlton, S. C. Wagner, J. H. Hoffffmann, W. W. Walton, H. Burke, and J. W. C. Long. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children, three of whom are sons. Mr. Mott was formerly Assistant United States Atttorney and now aolds a government position in Okla- homa. The funeral services were conduct- ed by Rev. Mr. Mallinckrodt, of Char- lotte. —— HELD FOR COURT. John Stevenson Was Responsible for . -& Rough House Which Occurred at a Picnic—There Was Some Shoot- ing but Prisoner Was Only Held on a Charge of Carrying Concealed Weapons. John Stevenson was before Justice Sloan yesterday on two charges. One of the warrants alleged as- sault with a deadly weapon and the other carrying concealed weapons. was discharged. It was at a colored picnic, on Aug. 22, that John got into trouble. He had a pistol and in some man- ner it was discharged. There was no evidence to show that he willfully shot the weapon or that he had aimed it any person. Nevertheless, when the weapon was discharged there was a veritable rough house in the camp. Niggers ran in all directions, some screamed and one female treid to imi- tate foolish white women by fainting. For carrying concealed weapons ‘John was held for the Superior court in the sum of $100, which he gave. He was represented by Lawyer J. B. Armfield. er EDO Famous Shows Will be Here. Gentry Brothers, whose shows are known from Maine to California are to give ther exhibition here Friday, September 11th. They are always welcome in this section of the country and wherever their show is billed are sure of the most liberal patronage. Their reputation has been built up by their consistent good work, and the superior quality of their enter- tainments. They have this year a larger, better and more extensive ag- gregation than ever before, and can be relied upon to please their many patrons. —— _ Charged With an Affray. As the Mascot goes to press Jugde Sloan is hearing the case of Sell Mc- Coy, of Shiloh, and Mr. J. L. Henley, of this city. The men are charged with an affray. ‘ The trouble between the men took place one night a few weeks ago, they having met in the woods while hunting in Shiloh township and en- gaged ina dispute asto hunting rights and privileges. ED — Judge B. F. Long was a visitor in Charlotte yesterday. On the first warrant the prisoner ) Was Engaged to Four Girls AND ALL IN A SINGLE WEEK. A Smooth Stranger at Cincinnati Promised Each of Them She Should be the Mistress of a Big -Mansion he had Bought for $40,- 000 and Now They Are After His Scalp. Cincinnati, Sept. 5.—There are four very angry young women who are more than anxious to again meet a man from parts unknown, who had promised to install each of them as mistress of the unoccupied- Season- good mansion on Walnut Hills which he said he had bought. The stranger, who gave the name of Frank Bassinger, became acquaint- ed with the women through their answering his advertisement for a housekeeper. He immediately en- gaged their services, and showed them in relays the interior of the mansion. Bassinger, in order to win their confidence, permitted them to suggest the manner in which the house was to be furninshed. In this way he gained their good graces and at the psychological mo- ment he proposed to them. He told each of the four young women that he did not wish to install them as his housekeeper and then marry them as his employee. They saw the position in the same light and made arrange- ments for their trousseaux. Bissinger told the women that he had purchased the mansion for $40,- 000. The same story was related at John Ahlbrandt’s saloon, where the stranger had a room. While he was engaged winning the women Bissing- er was busy with excuses to Chas. E. Nourse, of the real estate firm of Cleaney & Nourse, agent for the Walnut Hills property. Innymerable times the prospective purchaser had made arrangements with the broker to close the deal by the cash payment of $1,000. But he failed to keep his engagemnt, usually telephoning Mr. Nourse, saying that the money had not been forwarded by his bank in San Francisco. Then a day was Set for the consum- mation of the transaction and the real estate firm privately made up its mind that it would have nothing fur- ther to do with Bissinger if he failed to make good on that date. The ex- pected happened, and all negotiations were declared off. Numerous telephone calis have been answered by Mr. Nourse, the speakers at the other end of the line being women who wanted to know if Mr. Bissinger had purchased the property. Nourse answered in the negative. - —7 a COTTON MARKET. x Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........10%4 Good middling..... .......10% Middling... .......+ «....-10 Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October. ... 20 cecceees 8.00 December...... ..... ....--8.46 SANHALY. cae Sei ows ooo eO-oO Morehis. 5. ns ee Oe ‘ New Cotton at Fayetteville. - Four bales of new crop of cotton are being ginned today at the oil mill Mr. W. D. Bullard and Mr. T. J. Al- phine having one bale each, and Mr. Mr. J. H. Mcllwine two bales.—Ob server. es ———— ++ Has Position as Principal. Mr. G. N. McCormick, of Brighton, Tenn., is visiting friends in this city. He is enroute to Greenwood, S. C., to accept the position of principal of the Magnolia Street Graded School, of Greenwood. Mr. McCormick graduated at Ers- kine College, Due West, S. C., last year. at Rev and Mrs. W. W. Morison have gone for a visit with relatives in Cabarrus county. They will be gone about a week. : d ee a a ce 3 2 Ee ee e oe na e PU a Na a a ER To eS ° OT E , we ee eke . Rp ee a * . ie ‘ ae Ke a (s t a g e s i ih PS oS ) RM . AE E ON E RS . Ra g ER E eg e s t a s 6 SW B de s ti n 5 Sty Ba t 2a et , 0 - Se k PE ES cr e t e a ip a ee r de ; ee t be e n s 4 4 , ffice 109 Court Street. THE EVENING MASCO1 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postoffice in Statesville W. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. |¥et- For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. : STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN, ¥or Lieutenant Governor: W. C, NEWLAND. - For Secretary of State: a 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. ~ Electorsat 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 s ‘RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: ~ DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. ; J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. 2 hoe a Weathre Forecagt. Washington, D. C., Sept. 5.—For North Carolina, showers tonight and Sunday. ‘ ———++2>>—___ Not quite two months to election. _———_++oer-e————— It will be easier now to fix the blame. loeb is back on the job. —_———__++@>e—__—_———__ Try it and see how quickly you can name the seven candidates for vice- president. _————++@>>-o The returns from Vermont indicate nothing if not a decided apathy in Republican ranks, ‘ JSS -_—_—~~++o>-e—_—__—_— Since New York has closed up all the bucket shops she feels virtuous that she is almost uncomfortable. -_—~++oe>-o— To say that Vermont went Republi- can is much the same as saying thaf the Dutch have captured Holland. ———++0re————— The treasury department reports @ strong demand for small bills. Maybe you haveno ticed it at home. —_——++o- oe Wiliam J. Bryan, Jr., has been unanimously nominated by Miss Hel- en Berger, of Milwaukee, to be her and many have visited the seashore resorts and eScaped drowning, which is something to be thankful for. cago packers an order for 5,000,000 pounds of cornned and canned meat $4.00a Year|for navy and army consumption. 10 Cents a Week Confidence is apparently restored. stocks in which he had at various times invested will make many a victim of the stock bunco game feel better. _jfeet away on either side of graded crossings on the Long Island railroad, Mascot at $4 per year will also ob- The bathing seasonis about over } The government has given the Chi- ee Ge - The news that Russel Sage left $1,071,000 in worthless bonds and —_—<-+2e>e—___—_ Hnman ingenuity isn't baffled It has been decided to construct concrete hummocks a foot-high. 150 to compel automobiledr ivers to slow down and thus avert tragedies. —_———~++@>-e—___. Representative Denby of the house comitte eon foreign affairs. just back from the isthmus, reports that the engineers down there say that the United States need not expect to make use of the Panama canal within less than 15 years. Off with is head. ——_++~@-e——_—_——_ INNOCENT VICTIMS. It now appears from the sworn statement of the woman who was as- saulted that the negro, George a ardson, who was accused Of the crime i and whom the mob that started the! Springfield, Ill., riot on August 14 ; tried to capture is innocent. The assaulted woman has sworn to an affidavit that there is absolutely no doubt of the innocence of the man and the state attorney of Illionois has been asked by the victim of the as- sault to release Richardson who is now in jail at Bloomington. If this man had been lynched he would not have been the first or the d0th victim of the mad passion of a mob. As a matter of fact statistics for a period of ten years have shown that in only one third of the 800 cases of this kind by mobs have the victims ever been charged with the crime of assault. —_———_++@>-o—__ — SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. The Iredell County Mascot Pro- poses to Increase Its Circulation and is Willing to Spend a Heap of Money in Order to do It. Here is a chance for every man, woman, boy or girl te obtain a very handsome. very useful house- hold article, 42 of them in fact, free of all cost. This is a 42 piece china dinner set. Each piece is handsomely deco- rated with French Decalcomania, representing beautiful violets in natural color and a solid gold filli- gree border. The set consists of 6 dinner plates, 6 pie plates, 6 cups and 6 saucers, 7 oatmeals or fruits, 6 butter plates, 1 oblong vegetable, 1 round vegetable. 1 meat platter, 1 sugar and 1 cream. One of these sets is on exhibi- tion in Sherrill & White’s big win- dow on: Broad street, Statesville. Don’t fail to have a look at it when you have an opportunity to do so. Don’t you want one of these sets for use on your table when eompany comes Heré is a chance to get something for nothing. Are you in it? If you desire to carn one of these sets by, a little easy work LITTLE TRUNKS! ISHERRILL--WHITE CO. Trunks and Dress Suit Cases for both sexes and all ages, A Special Reduction in Prices for this week as our stock of these * goods must be greatly reduced. Extra low prices on the Roundtree Roller Tray for ladies, and Steamer and Men’s trunks. Salt as a Friend. Put damp salt on burns. the pain. It kills Dry salt and a brush wil! take dust off of velvet. plush and heavy em- broideries that cannot be washed. In making fruit pies, when they boil over, sprinkie salt in oven andit will not smell. Adda pinch of salt”to starch. It will keep the irons from sticking. Rubsalt on griddle, and it will not smoke. Salt on fingers when cleaning fowls, meat or fish will prevent slip- ping. Salt as a throat. Salt in solution is the best thing to clean willow ware and matting. gargle will cure sore Salt in solution, inhaled, is good for cold in head. Salt in oven under baking tins will prevent scorching on the bottom. Salt puts out fire in chimney. Salt and vinegar will remove stains from discolored tea cups. Salt and soda is excellent for bee stings and spider bites. ———~+@>-e—___ We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. for us, eall at the office and we will give you a handsome litho- graphic reproduction of the set to show to your friends.. The subscriptions must be for one year and of course, paid in advance. If you will call on our circula- tion manager he will gladly in- form you of a number of things yon can tell prospective subserib- ers, forceable arguments that should induce them to become reg- ular subscribers. If you can’t come to our office. write for further particulars, and one of the handsome pictures of the set which are also free. Five subscribers to The Eveing tain one of the sets. ————————-a-o—__—_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE president. —_——_-— at ee et lee STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Get us five. only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. See our Kine of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Popular Excursion to Rich- mond, Va., Sept. 15th. The Southern Railway will op- erate its Popular Excursion to Richmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of First. Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $5.00. For detailed information see large fiyers, or call on ‘your R. L. Vernon, FURNISHING CO. depot agent. Trav. Pass. Agent. White’s front window. FRESH MEATS Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY i - oece 008006806: 4 PS 5 Of course its . e e 538 CENTER STREET UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. § EE, Pe Oe WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer done right ~ REPAIR WORK * Safe Guarded By Financial Integrity : the Merchants & Farmers Bank assures you absolute protection for all funds de. =: positea in its care. Court- : > gous attention to the needs of our depositors is required from all employees; and eve. ry facility demanded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr Sp eS y \X COPYRIGHT ASS Eze WERGHANTS & FARMERS. BANK OF STATESVILLE INCORPORATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: { T. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’ ‘ F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors : T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, CS. Tomlin, R. R. Reiu J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, L. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. Given Special attention. Rear of Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. oouthern Railway Co. reat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of 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 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. > B&F CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P, A. Jones. S*. Charles Hotel Building Get us five, only five new yearly: subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these sets. in Sherrill & White’s front window. ———_+<2-e—______ 900 pair of | LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these sets in Sherrill & SS E S S E S S E S S For Groceries, Fresh Meats| ——— = ©9008000 0000800000 0000000 60 8 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 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 thei Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Prompily Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HOT NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL SE S S A “8 8 a A RS L L E SE S S S A S S L E L E L S S S L S IS Fa aOa R So M a Se l e S ee s ~$100.000 \ L. A. GOLDMAN Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem- § iums I am going to give away to my cus- tomers. This contest will close November 1. Ge e n See me! See them! L. A. Goldman.3] so e o n o d “O N c e a k e e a t a r e s e t e t e i © i ni & S O O S S S O 9 O S S S 0 9 0 G C F | ye a e eae | WANTED—For U. S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men. between ages of 18 and 35. citizens of}: United States, of cood ter and temperate habits, whe can speak, read and write Eng- lish. For information apply to Reeruiting Officer, 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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S.C. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I LEI OS BD ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AND MAILS. Morning Trains. Mails Train No. Arrive Depart closed North |No.16 9:10 South {[No.23] 10:10 East |No.36} 10:28 West j|No.11} 11:10 30:30; 9:50 10:28} 9:50 11:10 10:30 Evening Trains. No.22| 12:20] 12:20 No.21| 3:45{ 3:4: East No.12} 7:55} 229} t 325 South |No.15! 7:30! §:15| 7:25 North |No.24| 8:45 05{ 8:25 West |No.35} 10:22! 16:22; 200 CONCRETE SIGEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con erete sidewalks and put dowu the kind chat stays. It you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, East | West Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing 2nd Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana return- edipromptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE eharac- 16 West 13:15} 10:30 ; ! | i ' i { | | ! t ' ' ; i 4 cents a line. 6 times.................3% cents a line. £26 Games osc. 3 cents a line. 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 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- take from Wilson’s shops. I would thank my customers to | look through their clothing and | if they have an extra pair please let me know. 7 . 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 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 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 &wif Designing ey Engraving <a ae Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Vea 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. i Special—For 54 cents we will mail 100 Fine Calling Cards PIRESSING CE UB eae acc eee PERO SRLS PRT MN AE a" Ne Bee? Me a FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP This is a guaranteed preparation for the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Scalp, Falling Hair, Dand- druff 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 aifections peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- turn empty bottle and your money + will be refunded. Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid ADDRESS S. S. Manufacturing Co., COOLEEMERF, N. C. A BARGAIN! In order to make a quick sale will seli 102 acres of land four miles East of; Statesviile at a bargain.| Forty acres in cultiva- tion, 35 in oak and pine timber, smal! four room nouse, good outbuild-= ings, fine orchard. Land generally level. Call or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real 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. toe es = ee Ae eee SOLUTELY——FREE| BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have &¢ purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every 8 person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to - This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Plutter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces §. ROUNO VESETASLS “NOS PRIS” } Ce : fad) aN ~ Wf C/ NAS FACH PEACE 15 HANDSOMELY & DECORATED with French De- & calcomania, rep- | resenting beauti- § ful violets in nat- ural color and a § solid gold filligree border. Ni THE WARE IS § THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- § LAIN CHINA.”. Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. Da seer nr 06 CR a th q se ia a ile sia gia eek Nai Be at: wos = ii DE i AO man LR tones i a } hour later the speck had increased KING OF THE BUZZARDS. The California Condor Is Rapidly Fol-- * lowing the Great Auk. One night in the eighties a heifer from the Murietta ranch, in south- ern California, was killed by @ mountain lion that lived in the fast- | ness back in the San Bernardino range. From our camp the next aay we noticed several buzzards on a dead pine up the hillside. One of the rancheros pointed out a lone speck floating in the summer sky. “King of the buzzards,” he said. An in size, and he pointed to another speck just within the scope of vi- sion. The next day the old Mexican tovuk me up the arroyo, and I count- ed seventeen buzzards and two other big birds that seemed twice the size of a buzzard feasting on the carcass of the heifer. I was interested in the big birds, but the cnly informa- tion I received was a gesture back toward the highest peak of the range. Years later, as my interest inv birds grew, I could get comparative: ly little information about this, “king of the buzzards,” or Califor- nia condor (Cathartes california- nus), for not many people had ever seen the bird, and very few had first hand information as to its nesting habits. The report that it was rapidly following the great auk and that the | species would soon become extinct was not without some foundation, for the California condor has a range more restricted than any oth- er bird of prey. In the early part of the last century it was reported fairly common as far north as the Columbia river region. But now it seems to have entirely disappeared from that locality. Once it was re- ported in Utah, and Dr. Elliott Coues saw it in Arizona in 1865. With the exception of a record in southern Oregon, the habitat of the California condor now seams to be the region from Monteray county, Cal., south through the mountains of the coast range and the exten- sion of the San Bernardino rangs in Lower California. There is no record of the bird in Mexico. It is not surprising that collectors have searched the mountains and that museums are willing to pay big prices for the eggs, for after a cor- respondence of several years Mr. W. Lee Chambers has found that there are now only forty-one California | condor eggs (twenty-six first class and fifteen second class) in the va rious museums and private collec- tions of the world, while there are |. about seventy eggs of the got auk, which is now extinct. ere are only half a dozen of the birds in captivity, and that number is not likely to be increased to any extent at present.—Century Magazine. An “Unfortunate Experience.” The chief constable of Manches. ter in an after dinner speech told 9 queer story of a Newton. Heath workman’s “unfortunate experi- ence” with a policeman. The work- man was absent from his work for a fortnight, and when he reappear: ed his employer wanted an exp tion, and this is how the man gave it: “Well, sir, a fortnight ago I had a great misfortune. I was goin home along —— street when found a policeman leaning against a wall. Ute seemed to be drunk, and I thought the best thing I could: do was to take him to the Newton} Heath police station. I did so, but the moment I got him there he came to himself and-charged me with being drunk, and the magis- trate believed him ee me fourteen days.” An “unfortunate experience” indeed !—Westminater Gazette. Mysterious Figures. Put down the number of your liv- ing brothers. ouble the number. Add three. Multiply the result by five. Add the number of living sisters. Multiply the result by ten. Add x number of dead brothers and sisters. Subtract 150 from the result. The right hand figure will be the number of deaths. The middle Agure will be the number of living sisters. The left hand figure will be the number of living brothers. Strange freak of figures, isn’t it? Chastised Once Again. When Ju Coffin was 4 lawyer and about to plead his firs case in New Bedford, not being pared and not wishing to acknowl-{ edge being unprepared, he srose and asked the court to excuse him, as he had been called to the. sick- bed of his mother. In the mean- time his mother, wishing to hear her son’s first plea, had come from Nantucket and was in the gallery of the courthouse. = ee ae the railing and in great indignation Soran “Timothy, Timothy, how often have I chaste thee for lying ” ee TATESVILLE Friday, BVA September 11th. vv r Y ° @ UNITED —_ PERFORMANCES a= DAILY ss ENDORSED BY THE PRESS aud CLERGY OF THE worto. “INS 300 MORSES AMD PONIES CATHERED FROM AtL PARTS, OF THE WORLD. aoT= SUCCESSFUL YEAR.’ ———4 AIN NN AND ANIMALS, MAKING AN UNCOMPARABLE DISPLAY. CN ese og LD fz ' Unlimited gst New Features y THE GREAT _STEIN GRANDEST OF ALL FUNNY CLOWNS. THE MOST The Best Conducted Gana. Amusement -.. epee === THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES, ==—— ER TROUPES ser, M’'SELLE DE OE SCH gWen OF THE AIR, FROM PARIS, THE COMEDY.WEYLERS, FROM ROYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES + (MORNING OF EXHIBITION’ »> | pSBBIORECC EEE EC EERE HERE Clean and Fresh! That’s the way you get your laundry back from the Statesville Steam Laundry. . Let our wag- on call: at your house every week. .:-: 2°: K K Statesville Steam Laundry { U. C. Harwell, Prop. - = Ge : S€ C E C e e t e e e c e ™ e Phone [22 Ke SECESSSSESSSCESSSSES CESS Se" —=Goo OSITION, Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- cure position’ under reasonable: con-} ditions or refunnd tuition. ~ BOOKKEEPING. Dsstoie om, accepting his proposition, concede that he teaches more ing in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND: F8risc5 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] - }/THE IREDELL BROOM CO. ‘Has resumed work at the old + Sharpe tanyard and are man y!° ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms. We make a speciaity oi first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. ’PHONE 113. REDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Do:You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See explainsall, call-on or write JNO:.P.}: DRAUGHON, President .. - DRAUCHON’S *. ~ PRACTICAL BUSINESS. COLLEGE! (We also Teach by Mail) J. F. GAINES THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phone to N. W. Fox’s Bicyele Shop or . Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D.C. . with W. E. Munday, Plumber. ‘ x B o w n c e n an tg a RA R a P EN E S I R E P I I I IL S E E B E L E @ e 0 e e e ae a WANTED—For U.S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 35, citizens of United States. of cood charac- ter and temperate habits, whe can speak, read and write Eng- lish. For information apply to Reeruiting 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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S.C. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. 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 jNo.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 CONCRETE SIGEWALKS I can do your work right asI have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con erete sidewalks and put dowu the kind chat stays. It you wunt concrete work of any kind done let! me give you a bid- OSCAR VARLSON, 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 [ -| FRESH FISH—PHONE 323 FOR WANT ADS Be mEN I 5 cents 2 line. EROS 4 cents a fine. 6 EIMES.............----3% cents a line. 2G tmaes_ |... Se 5 cents a line. BUY YOUR GASOLINE. FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. 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 ‘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 ‘PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- ; take from Wilson’s shops. I would thank my customers to | look through their clothing and | | if they have an extra pair please + jet me know. ¢ { : } '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 Lye, | ar, Nose and Throat and Fit- ting glasses. dlw w2w AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS offered any one having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and paying mercantile busimess ven- ture. Can have the active man- agement of the business and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf ‘“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 ! a e Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing ! | Ts 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. i Special—For 54 cents we will mail i100 Fine Calling Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O. Money —S_S i Md 2 C, FOR THE HAIR AND SCALP This is a guaranteed preparation ‘or the fallowing cranial irregulations: Itching Scalp, Falling Hair, Dand- druff 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. Price 25 and 50c. per bottle, postpaid ADDRESS S. S. Manufacturing Co., COOLEEMER, N. C. A BARGAIN! In order to make a quick sale will sell 102 acres of land four miles East of Statesviile at a bargain.}| Forty acres in cultiva- tion, 35 in oak and pine timber, smal! four room Mouse, good outbuild- ings, fine orchard. Land generally level. Call or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real 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 2 } Orcaer—no stamps. Send 64c if registration is desired FURNISHING CO. ee a person reads our paper fora few m purchased a limited number of these 4 \ person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening «7Mascot.| This Set Consists } of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 2 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. 4: e\ > Seas 5 a 2. ROUND VESETASLS GINO: BUTTERS cov. SUGAR onths he will always read it, we have 2-piece sets and will give one to every § “a AG as 29 we BSOLUTELY—FREE| BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if RA Aste ee ET EACH PEACE 15 & HANDSOMELY & DECGRATFD =f with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- J ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree border. i} THE WARE IS J THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- § LAIN CHINA..”. it: Ne re eee — $e sh Pode tea el KING OF THE BUZZARDS. The California Condor Is Rapidly Fol-- + lowing the Great Auk. One night in the eighties a heifer from the Murietta ranch, in south- ern California, was killed by @ mountain lion that lived in the fast-| ness back in the San Bernardino range. From our camp the next aay we noticed several buzzards on a] - dead pine up the hillside. One of the rancheros poinied out a lone speck floating in the summer sky. “King of the buzzards,” he said. An hour later the speck had increased in size, and he pointed to another speck just within the scope of vi- sion. The next day the old Mexican touk me up the arroyo, and I count- ed seventeen buzzards and two other big birds that seemed twice the size of a buzzard feasting on the carcass of the heifer. I was interested in the big birds, but the only informa- tion I received was a gesture back toward the highest peak of the range. Years later, as my interest ip birds grew, I could get comparative- ly little information about this “king of the buzzards,” or Califor- nia condor (Cathartes california- nus), for not many people had ever seen the bird, and very few had first hand information as to its nesting habits. The report that it was rapidly |_ following the great auk and that the species would soon become extinct was not without some foundation, for the California condor has a range more restricted than any oth- er bird of prey. In the early part of the last century it was reported fairly common as far north es the Columbia river region. But now it seems to have entirely disappeared from that locality. Once it was re- ported in Utah, and Dr. Elliott Coues saw it in Arizona in 1865. With the exception of a record in southern Oregon, the habitat of the California condor now seems to be the region from Monteray county, Cal., south through the mountains of the coast range and the exten- sion of the San Bernardino rango in Lower California. There is no record of the bird in Mexico. It is not surprising that collectors have searched the mountains and that museums are willing to pay big prices for the eggs, for after a cor- respondence of several years Mr. W. Lee Chambers has found that there are now only forty-one California condor eggs (twenty-six first class and fifteen second class) in the va rious museums and pee collec- tions of the world, whi about seventy eggs of the great auk, which is now extinct. ere are only half a dozen of the birds in captivity, and that number is not likely to be increased to eny extent at present.—Century Magazine. An “Unfortunate Experience.” The chief constable of Manches. ter in an after dinner speech told 9 queer story of a Newton. Heath workman’s “unfortunate expert- ence” with a policeman. The work- man was absent from his work for a fortnight, and when he reappear: ed his employer wanted an eee tion, and this is how the man gave “Well, sir, a fortnight ago I had a great misfortune. 1 was goin, home along —— street when 2 found a policeman leaning again a wall. Ge seemed to be Sai and I thought the best thing I could: do was to take him to the Newton) Heath police station. I did so, but the moment I got him there he came to himself and-charged me with being drunk, and the magis- trate believed him tS me fourteen days.” An “unfortunate experience” indeed !—Westminater Gazette. Mysterious Figures. Put down the number of your liv- ing brothers. ouble the number. Add three. Multiply the result by five. Add the number of living sisters. Multiply the result by ten. Add the number of dead brothers and sisters. Subtract 150 from the result. The right hand figure will be the number of deaths. The middle agure will be the pumber of livin, ters. The left hand figure will be the number of living brothers. Strange freak of figures, isn’t it? Chasticed Once Again. When Judge Coffin was 6 young lawyer and about to plead his firs case in New Bedford, not being pared and not wishing to sckno e being unprepared, he arose and asked the court to excuse him, as he hed been called to the sick- bed of his mother. In the mean- time his mother, wishing to hear her son’s first plea, had come from Nantucket and was in the gallery of the courthouse. She leaned over the railing and See es called down, ‘ SES imothy, e there are | STATE SVILL Friday, September 11th. f, . cf Y, } vy r Yj AN yy At —?> PERFORMANCES === DAILY ===. ENDORSED. BY THE PRESS wa CLERGY WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AND PONIES CATHERED FROM Att PARTS. OF THE WORLD. THE GREAT STEIN Safe oc0t maomaet Conducted TT. Amusement Enterprise. === THE FAMOUS EVROPEAN FeaTURES, === ER TROUPE Msc, M’'SELLE DE OF SCH g' Ween OF THE AiR, FROM_ PARIS, THE COMEDY. WEYLERS., FROM BOYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, GRANDEST. OF ALL. Statesville St iv e 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. ~ Dra ’s :cGm-" BOOKKEEPING. en ty not accepting his proposition, concede} that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 227.232 Court Reporters write the system -of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG. and book- DRAUGHON, President |. - DRAUCHON’S ~~ - (We also Teach by Mail) how often have I thee for lying” re —* > (MORNING OF EXHIBITION” »° ® U. C. Harwell, Prop. Seceececceeeceeeeeceece: let, ‘“Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which| - explainsall, call-on or write JNO. P.}: PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES eemmnnemamaieinisbcms pF BBIECEECECEVEEEECE TERED: Clean andFresh That’s the wag you get your laundry back from the Statesville Steam Laundry. Let Our wag- on call: at your house every week. :-: ae 4 ee e c c e c e e t e c e c e eam Laundr Phone [2 tt N W w W si THE FREDELL §BROOM C0. Hae resumed work at the old c Sharpe tanyard and are man * “ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms. We make a speciality of first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. ‘PHONE 113. TREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Do-You Want | NEW RUBBER TIRES On Your Baby. Carriage Wheels? If So See e 3 THE REPAIR MAN Orders can be left at or phone Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D.C. . with W. E. Munday, Plumber. to N. W. Fox’s Bicyele Shop or . da n n Sa c i b i g e a ha Sa u k as é Be e ee OI A SS ‘ i as e Te he d fp ce a s e ee oR ee we e s ci s t 1 ha NA ES I ie an a t a de r e d ea s ay y RE P O ck Bn ne e a Fi n n ee t oe . 2 ir a e er h o k s Ge Fw ig e o n yp e FE O it i n g , PY F 28 2 TE S e k de t a te d r e n s p h d i g t e e e te h tr e y se l e n a Ne TE AT E +e ae o n s na e an e s se u ha e na h ee ¥ ny pe BOWSER'S FROG FARM Plans to Become a Millionaire by Supplying Croakers. CARP AND TURTLES 100. Wants to Trade His Home For Some ) Desolate Land on Which There Is a i Small Pond—In Anger He Tells | Wifey to Pack Trunk For Meother’s. | {Copyright 1908, by T. C. McClure] Mr. Bowser was an hour late in com- ing home from the office, and Mrs. Bowser was almost prepared for the worst when he arrived. He was smil- ing and happy. He had a look of im- portance on his face. Even before he had entered the gate it was evident that something good had happened. “Don’t ask for explanations now,” be said in response to her inquiries. “Aft- er dinner I will teil you all about it.” “But has something good happened?’ +, “Something has, - Mrs. Bowser. For- tune has at last— But wait a little.” “Can’t you gire me an inkling of gvhat it is?” “Just one little inkling. We shall be grorth millions of dollars in the course of the next five years. Not another yrord now.” ' During the rest of the dinner hour Mr. Bowser sat and grinned and smiled and chuckled, but no further informa- tion could be extracted. It was left to Mrs. Bowset’s imagination to conjure ap the following possibilities and er- range them in the order given below: ; Se had bought a cow. } Be had invested in a balloon. ' He bad invented something. * fe had bought hens. , He had bought a hog. He had hft a new hair dye. He was going to raise cattle. He was going to Africa. It was a burglar alarm. It was a fire escape. Explains His Scheme. | When the meal was at length fin- fished avd the sitting room reached Mr. ReENy yee “Ay “4 wser made a dramatic entrance and weaid: F “Now, then, for explanations, and I Whope that you will see things just as do and there will be nothing to argue ‘about. I will own up that you have wrevented me from entering into some wwery foolish speculations, but in this case I know I shall find all encourage- [ment. You know that the times heve ‘bean herd for the last few months.” “Of course.” * “Men with eren a good thing on their hands have had hard work fo wave it, and they are not out of the jsvoods yet.” } “Wel?” , “Well, a man was in the office today swith a good thing. He wanted to raise ia thousand dollars to save it; but, be- king unable to do so, he offered me the jmost colosse! bargain of the century. jit’s gigantic. It’s tremendous. Id something to take your breath away.” } “I'm stenting.” : “Mrs. Bowser, where do frogs’ legs come from?” r “They are cut from the bodies of © “and where do we get turtle soup?” , “From turtles unless the cook uses goutton.” - «ana did you ever hear of a fish called the German carp?” * “{ have. I[t°is said to be excellent eating.” “And now, Mrs. Bowser, frogs’ legs Sell at 50 eents a dozen pair, and there's always a demand A turtle as big as the bottom of a quart dish sells for $1. German carp sell for 80 cents a pound, ‘and the hotels can’t get half enough of them. You see all this, don’t you?” “Yes.” : “Well, suppose we had our own prt- wate lake and in that lake We 8 toillion frogs, half a million turtles and three or four million German ‘carp. Would there be anything to prevent us from becoming million- aires?” “Not a thing.” “Ah, but that’s the way I like to hear you talk! Now you are taking a wife vy foterest in your husband’s business ‘affairs. You can see as well as I do ' t - t ewe are going to exchange our house and lot for a little farm twenty miles out, with a private lake on it. There's ‘a fairty decent house and four acres of and besides the lake. There’s an of chard, a ‘In that e are the frogs, turtles and ‘carp I spoke of, and all I have to do § to haul them out and send them fo ——— _'_-, aa ty en, and the rest is lawn [| — —— aE market and get my money. Hurrah for us!” “The turtles, frogs and carp have been counted, have ther?” asked Mrs. Bowser after he had got through danc- ing around. “ Why, no, of course not. The man estimates the number, and he says he has made a low estimate. In a month from now, or by the time we get out there, the increase will be 10 per cent. We may catch and sell all we can, and the increase will make up for it I can write him that we will exchange, can EY “Don’t rush things, Mr. Bowser. Don’t write at all Take the train in the morning and go out there and see things for yourself.” “But that would look like doubting his word.” “You want to doubt until you are sat- isfied. You go right out there and see the situation of things, and if they are all right we will go into the frog, turtle and carp business. I have noticed lately that you are growing old and have a harassed look on your face, and I think it will be a great thing for f church in Ilinois, you to get out jn the country among the frogs.” Mr. Bowser looked at ber for a long minute to see if she was sarcastic or in earnest and then adopted her sugges- tion of seeing the other property on the morrow. During the remainder of the evening he was busy with figures. He figured 5,000,000 pairs of frogs’ legs at 50 cents & pair. He figured 3,000,000 turtles at a dollar apiece. He figured 4,000,000 pounds of carp at 80 cents a pound. Arrives at Turtle Villa. It was a Cripple Creek. It was 8 Monte Cristo. It was a Golconda. It was Standard Oil and the steel trust combined. After an almost sleepless night and a bite of breakfast he w25 forenoon he had reached Tartle Villa. The place was a mile from the rail- | road station. It was a poor old frame } house which had never been painted and never quite finished. The orchard consisted of two dead apple trees and one cherry tree which was trying to ive for spite. The lawn was & mass of burdocks and weeds. The lake could be seen from the front gate. It was a pond off at one side and at the foot of the bill. It was balf an acre in extent and at least two feet deep, and on a log sat a solitary pullfrog with closed eyes and a fre- signed air. “ah, I hardly expected you today,” said the owner of the place as he came out and shook hands. “No? I thought I would come and push things along. You call this house a villa, do you?” “Well, it will be when it’s finished. There will be four towers to it.” “Um! And this is the orchard?” “Yes, sir. We had nearly a bushel of cherries off that tree last summer.” “And this is the lawn?’ “Tt is.” “Um! And down there is the lake?” “Yes, sir—Lake Crystal. From that lake you are to draw your riches.” Mr. Bowser stood and took a long look around, and the longer he looked the msdder he got. He finally turned to the map and said: “Sir, you are an infernal liar and swindler, and I can lick you in two minutes by the clock!’ Then he turned away and walked down the path and down the highway and took the train for home. Mrs. Bowser and the cat were on the front steps to greet him, and as he ascend- ed the steps he was asked: “Well, what about Turtle Villa?” “No remarks, woman!” he replied, with a glare. “You can pack your trunks and be ready to start for your! mother’s at 6 o’clock this evening. | You have made a fool of me for the last time on thisearth.” M. QUAD. Those Scientific Names. { The Insect—Well, of all the insults! | He says I beiong to the antitriclogi- | vidial family! Why, we've been bec-| tles ever since the flood!—New York | A Strange Proceeding. Infant Terrible. (watching Uncle, Jack’s fiancee dressing her hair)—How | queerly you do your hair! “How s0?’ { “Why, Aunt Jane pins hers to her | lap, mummie hoids hers in her teef, | but you leave yours sticking to your, head.”—New York Life. ‘ Cute Little Game. Eva—He its so considerate of your chaperon. He buys her such interest- ing books. Edna—Oh, I call that strategy. He} knows if the books are interesting she won't look up too often when we are together.—Detroit Tribune. Precocity. “Yes, your reverence, our Johnnie is @ wonder. He can play cards, bowl and cuss like a trooper.” “Can be say his prayers?” “No; he’s too little for.that.”—File gende Blatter. eo -~- Rev. C. ¥. Love Goes to Charlotte. The Charlotte Observer says: “Rey. C. Y. Love, recently called by the Steele Creek A. R. P. congre- gation from a United Presbyterian will preach his first sermon tomorrow. He arrived in the city yesterday and for the pres- ent is with MMr. W. N. Peoples. Mr. Love is a son of Rev. W..¥.- Love of this city. —_——_—__2+@>>—————- On a Moantain Trip. Mr. J. P. Rose and wife and Mr. Rose’s mother, Mrs. E. A. Rose, left today for a visit at Lenoir, after which they will start for a trip through the mountains. Ther will be to Lynwood Falls, Blowing Rock ard other points of in- terest. being gone about three weeks. DO Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot | and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill &| White’s front window. ——_++@ror—"" Farmers Union. A well attended meeting of the {re- dell county farmers Union is being held at the court house today. ——————_<-<+§ aro Get us five. only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a} handsome 42-piece dinner set. See Sherrill &| | one of these sets in White’s front window. fresh fish. Iredell Cafe, all or-| ders attended to promptly. aug 26 tf \ = gC ee A oe el ( Will Erect a Marker. The local chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution is arranging 10 erect a marker at the sight of Fort Dobbs. north of town. This week Mrs. L. Harril. Mrs. W. A. Thomas and Miss Lucy Davidson, representing the chapter, visited the site. Mr. J. W. Hatchett, has offered to donate the amount desired for the erection of the marker. ——_~++ear er State Lost From Storms: Winston-Salem, Sept. 4,—Chair- man Hackett, of the State prison board was here today, and stated that according to reports received 5,000 bushels of corn and a large amount of cotton on the State farms were de- stroyed by the freshet of last week. —_————_—_2~ arr Statesville Helps Fund. Mr. T. H. Vanderford, Sr., of Salis- bury, spent a few hours in Statesville Wednesday afternoon and while here raised $100 for the Bryan-Kern cam- paign fund. The further canvass of this city will be in the hands of R. V. 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By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, enmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. ; Speciai inducements to well educated young men especially to eachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, V4. eT 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 sea i i = sus a of the year, besides you will have complet READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which ma i : : sitter die ae = be offered, when business begins to rally : INTERNATICNAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Newport News, Va. : 330 W. R. HILL, Principal. ee, 3. M. RESSLER. President. ~ SS AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE For the education of F GEVILLE, GEORGIA. Cotton Buyers . of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehouseme: unable to el : ere an d all others, young or old, who are ton. Thirt = y eee ee corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot eae = scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or siX weeks cor Sere ourse under éxpert cotton men will complete yor- Big nd tor cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept- Ast. Corres ond ~ ( particulars. pondence course year sound: Write at once for further ome a ke ee - .* -_——- ar eae ~ WVENING_ MASCOT: Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Monday Evening, September 7, i568. Negro Lynched Dy Georgia Mop WAS TAKEN FROM GUARD HOUSE Victim was John Towns, Who At tempted an Assauit on Mrs. Joe Wheeler, Wife of a White Farmer —Identiity Had Been Established —Body Riddled With Bullets. Albany, Ga., Sept. 6.—John Towns the negro who attempted an assault on Mrs. Joe Wheeler at her home near Damascus Thursday night, was was taken from the guardhouse at Damascus early yesterday morning by a mob of a hundred men and lynched. Towns was tracked from the Wheeler home to a cotton field two miles distant. He was arrested by a posse and lodged in the guardhouse yesterday morning, after his identity had been established. There was intense feeling in the community, however, and it was evi- dent yesterday a lynching could not be prevented by the cooler heads, and a guard was placed around the ne- gro’s prison last night, but the early hours brought a mob of men who de- manded the prisoner. The deputies, who refused to release him, were overpowered and the doors of the guard house were broken open. Towns was carried down the railroad track just outside of the town and swung up. His body was _ riddled with bullets. Deputy Sheriff Ed Black, who went to carry the negro to Blakely for safe keeping, arrived just in time to hear in the distance volleys which were fired into Town’s swinging body. ———++ > e———_ — Mrs. Coble’s Uncle Til. Mrs. A. L. Coble, Saturday received word that her uncle, Hon. S. L. Pat- terson was dangerously ill at his home in Happy Valley, Caldwell county, and she left immediately for his bedside. Mr. Patterson is well known in this city. He has served 12 years as Commissioner of Agriculture and be- cause of bad health was not a candi-. date for re-election before the recent convention.. It was through his efforts that the State farm here was purchased and put in operation. He is well and popularly known throughout the State and is not by any means an old man. Last March he celebrated his 58 birthday. He was the originator of the Farm- ers Institute idea. His death would be a distinct loss to the agricultural in- terests of the State and much concern is felt among his many friends in this locality for his speedy recovery. i Mr. Rousseau Promoted. The Charleston Evening Post says that Mr. Will Rousseau, who has been in the ’phone service in that town for a number of years, kas recently been promoted. He has been chief clerk under the superintendent of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co., in Charleston for some years. He was was promoted the first of this month to the office of manager of the Charleston Exchange. Mr. Rousseau is spoken of very highly by the Post as being a very experienced man in this business. Mr. Rousseau is a Statesville boy and we are glad to hear of his nice success. —————++aro—___ Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12. arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. ——_~++2> Mayor Grier Returns. Mayor H. P. Grier has returned from a short visit at York County, S. ce He was accompanied on the trip by his sons, Frank and Percy Grier. LOST HIS COAT AND MONEY: ! Sandy Dalton, Colored, Held up and Robbed Saturday ‘ight—Got Both His Coat and Money—No Ciue to the Guilty Parties. Saturday night, Sandy Dalton,, a colored boy, received his week’s wages and started home in a very happpy frame of mind. He had put in a ful lweek’s work and had received his wages, about $4 and was anticipating a nice rest on Sunday. As he was going along a point on East Front street, he passed a man who was sitting on the side of the street. Just beyond this man sat another person. When opposite the second man Sandy was seized by the collar by him, the second man running up and seizing him also. Sandy immediately realized he was “up against it.” By some superhuman effort he wriggled out of his coat. Now Sandy disliked to leave his coat, for his money was in it, all he had received for the hard week’s work. But some power which he could not resist told him to fly, and he did the best he could to do so. Leaving the coat and his precious money, he took to his heels. He ar- rived at home ata 240 gait, very much out of breath, and managed to tell his story. His father and some other men went back to the scene, but could find no trace of the robbers. _ arr -A 42 ~~. Farmers Union Meeting. At the court house on last Satur- day, notwithstanding it was a very wet day there was a large delegation and an interesting meeting, which continued until 5 o’clock in the even- ing. Most of the locals were represented and showed an increase in member- ship. At the meeting of the Statesville local at 10 o’clock, five members were received. The whole proceedings of last Sat- ing, the memebers standing together and showing a_ disposition the farmers. and when they do you will see this grand southland of ours begin busi- ness as she has never done before. We want to say right now, that we are proud, “not in a haughty sneer enough not to stoop to self-interest and try to defeat this great move- ment of the farmers as we see some little selfish fellows are trying to do in some places. We have from our business men in Iredell , only words of encourage- ment. May God less such business men that can get away from the sel- fish penny and look out into a great future and there see a great country couragement to the men that feed and clothe the world. We only stand for justice, and that we should have. We have decided to attend to our own business and let others alone. The business agent was instructed to order 250 or 300 tons of fertilizer to begin with. We need your help and you need ours. If there is any place in the country that wants an organization let me konw and I will be glad to go and organize your local any time. W. B. GIBSON, President Iredell Co, F. U. ———_++@-o—_—- COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........ 1014 Good addins .-.- -.....- 101% Widebnc.-. .....-- i ee Stains and Tinges........... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: Octobers 2k)... December... =~ 4. ~ eos = SOO NOES oe ee 8.36 Mare = <5 _-- Se 8.42 _ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. urday’s meeting were very encourag- | Mrs. Neely and little aaugiter. to help | turned from a visit iu Rowan each other and for the upbuilding of | ynd Cabarrus counties. accompanied by her aunt anda It looked very much as though the J/iriend, Mrs. M. J. Sloop and Miss farmers were coming to their own,| Lola brown, of China Grove. Harmony yesterday and was ack companied Dy his nephew, Clyde , a : Nichulson who was on his way to but in a grateful way,’’of our business Uhurlotte to enter the medical men of this county to see them broad coliege. . daughter, Helen, of Charlotte, were here on moruing they weit to Harmony family of Mr. J. T. Yharpe. they have helped to make by their en- graded schools, white, last year and at the school building next Thursday PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happcnings Among Those _Padple You Know and Others You Dea’t Know. Mr. Grier Miiier has returned from 2a visit as Leno Miss Anuie Binghanrhas gone to Blunt=ville, fein , 16 visit ber brother, Dr. G. ?. Biagiiaim. Deputy Coliector A. ib. Freemar left Saturday for Hendersonville to spend a week or ten days with his family. Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Miller, who had been visiting relatives in town for several days, have gone to their home in Butler, Pa. Miss Sarah Fowler, whu was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Irvin, has returned to her home South River, Rowan county. Miss Estelle Helper of Bowling Greene, Ky., who wae the guest of Mrs. W.I. Hall, has gone to Lyachbuirg, Va., fora visit with friends, Mr. J. W. Dushatt, a merchant of Ranuolpkh county, was a Statesville visitor last week. He was in town to buy gocds for his store. Editor Wade Harris of the Chariotte Chronicle oue of the best edited papers in the South spent aiew bouurs in Statesville Satarday. Assistant Cashier M. A. Chand- ley of the Interna! Revenue office went to Marshall in Madison coubty Oa Saturday, where be Wili spend w& week. Mr. James W. Davis bas gone to his bome in Wiikes cuuaty, where he will spend a few days beture leaving tor the North to resume his medical studies. Misses Nona and Bert Ciark, of Longford, who visited Mrs. Liody Neely here last week, have re- turned home, accompanied by Miss Nola Barnbardt has re- She was Dr. W. G. Nicholson was in town today. He came io from Mrs. L. &. Tharpe and little suaday. ‘This where they are the guests of tne 4+ Notice to New Pupils. Superintendent Thompson requests all pupils who did not attend the propose to attend this term to meet morning promptly at 10-o’clock. The object is to arrange and clas- sify these new pupils, so as to be ready for the opening, Monday, Sep- tember, 14th. The colored children will meet at the school building for the colored, at the same hour and for the same purpose. ———_—_—$_?+ >> Another Big Rain. After a week of sunshine States- ville was visited by another big rain Saturday. About 7:30 o’clock in the morning the rain feel in torrents and again at 6 p. m. it repeated the pro- gram. It rained more. or iess thronghout the entire day. The pea crop in some parts of the country has been almost entirely de- stroyed by the recent heavy rains. ———————*+ ro _—_—- We Don’t Sell "Em. We have been repeatedly affronted by people who desire to purchase one of the handsome 42-piece dinner sets we are Giving awa.y We wish to state that we ar enot in the crockery business and that treat- ing all alike, we shall refuse to dis- pose of them in any other way than our free distribution plan. We have had several offers of $5 for a set and any one desiring to sell theirs can probably get that figure or even much more. We know of several who are anxious to pay that price. So if you had rather have $5 than the set we ean tell at least a few where they can DROPPED DEAD AT HARMONY. Mr. J. W. Albeu, Sr., Aged 72 Drops Dead in Chair—Was ‘Shucking Cornin His Kitchen—Wife and Three Chiidren Survive. On last Thursday morning as Mr. J. W. Albea, Sr., was sitting in the kitchen of his home at Harmony, he suddenly fell dead. Mr. Albea was engaged in shucking corn for the noon meal when his death occurred. His death was thought to be due to heart disease. Mr. Albea was 72 years of age, and is survived by his wife and _ three children. The funeral took place Friday at the Mt. Bethel church ad his re- mains were laid to rest in the Mt. Bethel grave yard. Much sympathy is expressed for the wife and children whos husband and father was so sud- denly called away. —_——_—© +a > An Explanation.. Conditions over which the Mascot boys had no control are responsible for the unusal appearance of the paper this evening. Early this morning the big type setting machine took on a “‘contrary spell’’ and refused to do its work. Later it broke down altogether and the services of outside machinest were required. As a consequence several communi- cations, a heap of local news and other interesting reading matter does not appear... We, hope to get out a better paper tomorrow and consider ourselves lucky that were able tO do this much today. 4 + Both Held for Court. Messrs. J. C. Henley and Lee Mc Coy, who were tried before Magis- trate Sloan on Saturday. charged with an affray with dead[y weapons. were both held for the Superior Court in the sum of $100. Both furnished the required bond. Great interest was manifested in the trial and it is seldom that a mag- istrate’s trial is so largely attended as was this one. The testimony was very contradic- tory. Miss Irene Moore, an expert sten- ographer, was employed to record it. ++ ___— Speaks Well of Recruiting Officer. The Cleveland Star publishec at Shelby says: “Sergeant Gilbert who opened the recruiting station for the Snited States Army here and by his gentlemanly conduct made many friends, has been transfered to Statesville. He is succeeded here by recruiting officer Wagner. -———_-< Remeber! An attractive program of music has been arranged by the West Ena Club, for their entertainment in the College auditorium Tuesday even- ing. The proceeds are for a worthy cause, and your presence is earnestly rsked. 2-4-8 ___ Egg Market Easier. Eggs, which all but reached the high record point on the Statesville market bringing 25 to 30c. a dozen scme days last week, are easier today. The grocers are retailing them from 20 to 22 1-2 cents. i At a Charlotte Wedding. The Charlotte Chronicle says: Miss Ola Kerr, of Statesville ar- rived iast night to attend the Kerr Alexander marriage. She is visiting her aunt, Miss P. A Bowden at 708 North Davidson. EE Labor Day. This is Labor Day, a national holi- day, but one would hardly know it. The postoffice is observing Sunday hours but otherwise things are going along the same as usual. _——— Es Se At the Thompson Orphanage. The Charlotte News says: Miss Lilly May Towlin, of Statesville, is expected here to take a position with the Thomp- son Orphanage. i Don’t let the opportunity pass to hear the West End Club in their | this territory by insects; plant good CONDITION OF CR Reports are Received From Many Points in North Carolina—Rains Have Done much Damage But Never-the-Less a Majority of the Sections Annouce that the Outlook is the Best for Years. Following is the review of crop conditions in North and South Caro- lina, taken from the Journal of Com- merce, of New York, one of the most conservative and reliable authorities of thecountr y. Washington. — Heavy rainstorms about first week in August damaged crop about 15 per cent; shedding now about normal; very favorable outlook at present. Mt. Pleasant.—There have been co pious rains all over the State, which insure a goodtop crop : we have the finest prospects for a big cotton crop for many years past; stiff clay lands especially fine, sandy soils not so good. Troy.—Plant medium size, but strong and well fruited generally; cultivation good; labor plentiful; too much rain in places; no insects; no rust or blight to our knowlec\e, some picking now in progress; temperature 90. Henderson. — Rust doing some damage; too njuch rain now, follow- ing ten days of very hot, dry weather. Lilly.—Cotton is looking fine here; good growth and clear of grass; has improved at least ten per cent. since last report. Elizabeth City.—Weather condi- tions well nigh perfect; large, healthy plant, fruiting heavily; c¥opten days earlier than last year; cultivation has been good; help more plentiful. will begin picking about Sept. 15th. : Halifax.—Large plant; prospects z0od for full crop. Snow Hill.—Since your last report this section of North Carolina had a severe wind and heavy rainstorm that has damaged cotton, nearly ruin- ing it. Jackson. — Crop suffered from drouth, ‘foliowed by too Auch rain; plant good size; fruitage is fair; crop laid by; cool nights; no insects; some shedding and some rust; pick- ing about September 10th. Angier.—Some heavy damage in size, fairly strong and fruiting well; condition fields good; early season , picking about to commence. Mooresville. — Good prospect for full crop, but too much rain for last two weeks. Raleigh.—Prospects are for a fine yield. Farmvile.—Our crops were dam- aged by heavy rains first of August, but conditions have greatly improved during the last ten days; it is begin- ning to open some. Clayton.—Cotton has shedded bad- ly trom hot, dry weather, crog is about two weeks early; had rain yes- terday. Tarboro.—Light soils show decid- ed failure in condition of crops on other hand very promising. Weldon.—Conditions very favor- able; picking will begin 15 days earlier than last year; plant vigorous and well fruited. Dunn.—Have too much rain dur- ing the last two or three weeks. Boston.—Heavy rains have ruined crops here. Cherryville.—Prospects are very flattering. Rutherfordton.—Large plant and strong; fruitage good, but shed con- siderably ; cultivation and condition of fields very good; labor plentiful; rainfall entirely too much; tempera- ture hot; no insects; considerable rust; crop early; expected date of picking September 10th. Newell.—We sare having rain all the time and cotton shedding badly. Woodleaf.—Season’s fairly good; cotton beginning to open; cotton shedding some; plenty of weed, but wanting in full size bolls; if any early frost comes will be cut off. : Wake Forest.—Nothing but violent storms of very early frost can now prevent a large yield of cotton in this section. Raeford.—Crop not as good today as was supposed 29 days ago. Fremont.—Coast storm latter part 7 That you may spend an evening pleasure and rest your mind from business care, the West End Music Club has prepared a splendid musi- cal “entertainment for Tuesday even- ing at College auditorinm. ——_++2ro—_—__—_ Coming—The West End Music musical entertainment Tuesday even- get it. ing in College auditorium. | . astern tae ens ew Club, in an evening of high class strate 14 No. 304 parioa I wpe ininks : End is Near HAS BUT SHORT TIME LONGER. Thinks He Will Die Soon—Tells Bish- op Budke That Death Has Marked Him for its Own—Confinement at Vatican SE Its Work. Rome, Sept. 7.—Pope Pius X. today in an interview with Bish- op Burke, of Albany, N. Y., ex- ressed the belief that he has ut a short time to live. He de- clared that the confinement of the Vatican and the burdens of the church, coupled with an un- conquerable desire to return to his old home in Venice, were mcr: than he could bear, and that he feared he would soon succumb under their weigbt. The Pope announced that he was trying to get his own affairs and those of the church in such shape that his expected death would not seriovsly interrupt the progress of the church. » There was an unmistakable touch of sadness in the Pope’s words, Bishop of Burke said, in relating the interview: “He said he pined for his old Venitian home,” the Bishop de- clared, ‘‘and could not help chaf- ing under the restraint imposed by the Vatican. His appearance bore out his words, and as he re- marked in concluding the inter- view, “I fear that I have not long to live, I could easily see his fears were well founded.” . Bishop Burke was accompan- ied to the Vatican by several lo- cal clergymen, avd spent one half an hour with the Pope. The Pope again took occasion to ex- tol the work of the Catholic church in America, declaring as he has done, toso many Ameri- can interviews, that the freedom and independence enjoyed by the church in eee were a pleas. ing sign of progress. Onder sore circumstances I wouid like to live in America,” the Pope said to Bishop Burke. ——_+ +e —_-—— New Sterling News. Mr. Emmett Massey died at his home in Alexander county last week, Monday evening. The remains were buried at Marvin graveyard last Wednesday morning. Mr. Massey was married three times. His first wife was a Lollar, his second a Moore and his last a Moose, who survives him. He léaves several children and grand-children. The Bradfords are extending their *phone line to Catfish, where they will run a cotton gin this fall. While at work one morning last week one of their mules fell ,ruptured a blood ves- sell and died in a short time. Misses Lola, KKatKeKKK and Jo- sephine Pressly, of Lincolton, are visiting at the home of their ncle, Mr. W. F. Pressly. Miss Mary McLain, of Gastonia, who was visiting Miss Maud Brady, returned home last Tuesday. street car service at Washington, has 64} Ul sem OogM ‘oTIIT Adsq ‘IV returned home. He will leave in a few days for Charlotte to enter a medical college. Mr. Charlie Milholland, of Green- ville, S. C., is at home on a visit. Mr. Cicero Douglass, who is work- ing with a bridge force near Blacks- burg, S. C., is at home on a visit. Miss Annie Little left Tuesday for Lenoir College. Mr. E. D. Brady, who has been sick for several weeks, is up again. Mrs. Brady’s brother, Mr. Lynch Hendretz, of Virginia, is visiting them. Mrs. Walter Johnston, who spent a month at the home of her father, Mr. A. M. White, has returned to ler home in Charlotte. Mr. Bill Miller, who had his tgh dislocated on his way to the show last week, is sufferin galso from two or three broken ribs. of July did much~-harm to cotton in eastern North Carolina. ‘ Edenton. — No complaints; best crop for several years; if no set back will make the largest crop in séveral years. Lumberton.—Heavy rains have in- jured crop some, but don’t know to what extent yet;some think crop has been hurt from 15 to 20 per cent; there is no doubt considerable dam- age has been done. < AS ce Sagem - selections. Se ee e ae te ee ee e ea e oe ye t ee e ar e Se I EE E OS eT ss Se n i : Se t , -9 / - h e e - a o m i a n a r ar r e s t * 2 og e e . SN R LT T E CR E YO R TE ED S ER E SE G TE OY RT E 0 nL eR ee eS SR T 2) ce p b e e r t e n & pe n a e g e r r s Re e Fe n 98 ae we si n g re g e be r e em e r er a n ae e SE S CS x ; Se v e r e » 2S ps 5 me e + Ge o m te e | ee d WE on e es . pe n e oh em e t e t n - sr ce t n a r a g i i a s a . Son s c o s e n p e n n a e se e c e n t t e ED LG PT S BS S tn et 9 8 SE ei a ap rr re ee s cp m ce e et ae tt a y ea t et di l l ea e = to n ee e THE EVENING MASCO1 ffice 109 Court Street. = 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postofficein Statesville ‘X. €., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: wW. W. KITCHIN. Sor 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 0. WHITE. For County Surveyor: be 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: by 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. ——_++@>+—___ Statesville R. F. D. No. 1. Fodder pulling is in full blast and a fine time so far for saving it. Prof. E.O. Shaveris conducting a singing school at the Dutch Creek school house. Mr. J. T. Goodman was at work last week with a _ force of hands, erecting the poles for the Amity *phone line. Only one bridge was damaged on this route by the recent heavy rains. The bridge across the small creek at White’s mill was move doff the foun- dation. oO Amity News Notes. Mr. Bill Lentz has scarlet fever. ‘A lot of our people have chills. Mrs. M. G. Martin lost a valuable young mule last week and Deputy Sheriff Q. M. Goodman lost his faith- ful old horse, Guy. Cotton is opening fast. Rev. W. J. Wyatt is sick and there were no services at Shady Grove last Sunday a week. —~~++o>e—__—_ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. OUR ANNIVERSARIES. A Critic Who Takes Exception to the Celebration of Birthdays. “While not intending to change} the dates of any anniversaries now existing,” remarks the meddler, “I do wish to make a few timely and | original remarks upon the absurdity } of the custom. “Why should the celebration of @ great man be held upon the anni- qersary of his birth? Was there anything remarkable in that? Did any benefit accrue to the world at that time? Is there any part of his existence for which he is less responsible? Surely not. It is ab- surd that in a long and illustrious lifetime the date that should be se- lected for an anniversary is his ad- vent into an indifferent world as a naked, blind animal without devel- oped senses and without a mind. “Is not April 80, the date of Washington’s inauguration as the first president of a new nation, more symbolical of his life than Feb. 22? The birth of the United States—each year it passes with- out notice. The Declaration of In- dependence was fine, but it did not assure the launching of the ship of state. Washington had much to do with the launching of that ship, end it is fitting that he should be remembered chiefly in connection therewith. Feb. 22, forsooth! We might as well celebrate the chop- ping down of the cherry tree. “There are many men whose an- niversaries might well fall on July 4. It was on that day that Thomas Jefferson signed the Declaration of Independence, which he had drawn up. But since there are many who had a share in that proceeding and in bringing that day to pass it is better that July 4 should remain a national anniversary and not the day of any one man. “TI submit a revised list of anni- versaries: “Benjamin Franklin, Nov. 80. On that day in the year 1782 he signed the treaty of peace between American colonies and England at Paris. “Thomas Jefferson, April 28. On that day in the year 1803 he bought the Louisiana territory from Napo- leon Bonaparte for the sum of $15,- 000,000. “Abraham Lincoln, April 9. On that day in the year 1865 Lee sur- rendered at Appomattox, this being the thing which Lincoln spent the ‘| best part of his life bringing to s. It meant the preservation of the Union. “Jefferson Davis, Feb. 22. On this day in the year 1862 he was in- augurated president of the Confed- eracy. ‘Robert E. Lee, May 4. It was on this day that the battle of Chan- cellorsville was won. “In at least one conspicuous in- stance the greatest achievement of a man’s life has fixed a date in the public mind. Who knows in what goer Columbus was born? Who oes not know, from schoolboy to grandfather, that he discovered America in 1492?’ — Birmingham News. Shut Him Up. -The owner of a few houses in one of London’s poverty stricken streets had difficulty at times in getting his rents in or tenants out. One Mon- day.morning he called at a house and, as usual, had to swallow the old, old story of “only just started work.” In the afternoon the prop- owner went to see a big cricket match between two prominent clubs, and who should he meet on the ground but his backward tenant. “What’s the meaning of this?” said the irate landlord. “You can’t poy your rent, and yet you can af- ord to attend cricket matches.” ‘I couldn’t ’ave come at all,” was the cool reply, “if I ’adn’t sold the beck door for frewood!”—London Scraps. inkkorn Terms. Among other lessons this should first be learned—that we never af- fect any strange inkhorn terms, but to speak as is commonly received, neither seeking to be overfine nor yet living overcareless, using our speech as most men do and ordering our wits as the fewest have done. Some seek so far for outlandish ish that they forget altogether their mothers’ tongue. And I dare swear this—if some of their moth- ers were alive they were not able to tell what they say, and yet these fine English clerks will say that they in their mother tongue if a man should charge them with coun- terfeiting the king’s English.—Wil- son’s “System of Rhetoric, 1553.” 1 Weathre Forecast. Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM) A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St where the tenant was a bit behind | BiG TRUNKS! LITTLE TRUNKS! Trunks and Dress Suit Cases for both sexes and all ages. A Special Reduction in Prices for this week as our stock of these goods must be greatly reduced. Extra low prices on the Roundtree Roller Tray for ladies, and Steamer and Men’s Trunks. SHERRILL--WHITE CO. Salt as a Friend. Put damp salt on burns. the pain. Dry salt and a brush will take dust oft of velvet, plush and heavy em- broideries that cannot be washed. In making fruit pies, when they boil over, sprinkle salt in oven and it will not smell. Add a pinch of salt to starch. It will keep the irons from sticking. It kills Rubsalt on griddle, and it will not smoke. Salt on fingers when cleaning fowls, meat or fish will prevent slip- ping. Salt as a gargle will cure sore throat. Salt in solution is the best thing to clean willow ware and matting. Salt in solution, inhaled, is good for cold in head. Salt in oven under baking tins will prevent scorching on the bottom. Salt puts out fire in chimney. Salt and vinegar will remove stains from discolored tea cups. Salt and soda is excellent for bee stings and spider bites. —_———_~+ + We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_—_# 4-9 Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece:dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. +2 >--—_____ See our ne of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Popular Excursion to Rich- mond, Va., Sept. 15th. The Southern Railway will op- erate its Popular Excursion to Richmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of First- Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $5.00. “For detailed information see large flyers, or callon your depot agent. KR. L. VERNon, Tray. Pass. Agent. FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREET UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt atteution. 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street.; WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations‘in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION 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. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co. reat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south ~ High Class Dining Cars. Many delightful summer and wiuter 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. > & EF 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. _ S*. Charles Hotel Building Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. ——_--<@r-—_____ 500 pair of LACE. CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.0V pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —++@>-e—___ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. gecegensesis 9008080800280 eee Oe eee ue -«: A MAN IS ~&B CANDY HE SENDS. Of course HS) Se Pe r e ee es s e Te e s e te e ee k e ek e ks se s eS et e te t ac e s e d Safe Guarded By --= ~ Financial Integrity vijin the Merchants & Farmers ‘3 Bank assures you absolute 4\- protection for all funds de. ° positea in its care. Court- “1 eous attention -to the needs of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve. ry facility demanded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr services. | FARMERS : OF STATESVILLE INCORPORATED CAPITAL 25.000 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. Nichelson, L. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £. B. Watts. OFFIVERS: L T.STIMPSOn, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t x 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 thel 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 HOT NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPiTAL SEVERAL THINGS ; $i00.000 Se a ESSE SF 0O000S080068000000000008 L. A. GOLDMANSs® Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going to give away to my cus tomers. This contest $ will close November 1. : See me! Seethem! 98 ‘e > q) ©. = = , @ = “ Se DH A AD 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 137% West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. € r Se eens Se VANT ADS| lm BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W.- Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. FOR SALE—House Alexander § street and lot on Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, tatesville. N, C. aug 20 New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CoO. 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 ——E a 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 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 CONCRETE SIDEWALK I ean do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. | I make a specialty of con | dowu the kind that stays. It you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me sive you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON. 2 ee ce e ee e Twelve Years Experience: In the general care of clothing | Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- | ing. Clothing calledforana return- | ed promptiy. | CLUB RATES | $1 PER MONTH © i STATESVILLE Pp R ESS I N G © E: U B } Ge icr—ao stamps. Send Ofc if Sa ERC oe . - | ‘6 =~ 99 erete sidewalks and put | SCHOOL BOOKS at Half Price’’ | A | 209 East Forty-Secozd St., Nez York, U.S.A. Ca S PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- take from Wilson’s would thank my shops. J] customers to th m d o n y ae —J SD iook through their clothing and if they have an extra pair please | let me know. | ie ee | L . 7 | Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot | and we will PRESENT you with a | handsome 42-pieee dinner set. See | | ' Sherrill &} | ! sets in White’s front window. one of these 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 eer ; —_—— ‘ 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- | cot. aug2 7 tf 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-| a ee change, Raleigh, N.C., d —— | | e 2 lain and Colored Postal Card Publishing NaN CARDS, Fine Stationery— Ee Designing Engravirs Printing Publishing we WY oD Di o s CN N PR Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES necial—For 54 cents we wi!li mei! 100 Fine Calling ds €name onty}in ve: bex If PT HITE, bf i A MYSTERY EXPLAINED. 3 ed } the Baker. A story told by Dr. Robertson} | Nicoll in the British Weekly of the | epitaph written upon a tombstone ‘recalls the shocks and thrills which , the good people of Reading experi- jenced when that Berkshire town | was younger. Mysterious messages | were conveyed to the townspeopie, {inscribed upon their bread. One {old lady fourd upon the bottom of her loaf a death’s head aud cross- bones. So terrified was she at what | she regarded as a terrible omen that i she took to her bed and died. An- | other person found on his bread the words “Died Sept. 20,” with the Biges fortunately missing, while to |a third came the word “Resurgam.” | This latter eryptic message was sub- | mitted to a wise man, who inferred | that nothing occult was implied, i f : Dts i h ; Origin of the Doleful Messages From' ¥ ;man who saw in a dream his own? TATESVILLE FOR This is a guaranteed prepara‘ion fer the fallowing cranial irregulations: liching Scalp. Falling Hair, Dand- druff and Dead Appearance o Hair This preparation is put up and sold under a positive GUARANTEJs to cleanse the hair, increase the growth and remove ali skin affections peculiar to the scalp. If it fails re- turn empty bottle and your money will be refunded. Price 25 and 5Gc. per bottle, pestpaid _ADDRESS S. $. Manufacturing Co., COOLEEMEE, N. C, A BARGAIN! In order to make a quick sale will sell 102 acres of land four miles East of! Statesviile at a bargain. Forty acres in cultiva- tion, 35 in oak and pine timber, small four room house, good outbuild=- ings, fine orchard. Land generally level. Cail or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real 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. . BEAUTIF DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every | person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Pte PLATES FACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY § DECORATED OAT MEALS nal wn AL N i f) Sor wee Sy = 3 ae g o Q ~*~) S a E with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid goid filligree border. THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA..’. BS sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. | rise in price. | teries threw the whole town into a but that it was the baker’s way of politely intimating that bread might These and like mys-{ panic. Light came unexpectedly. The first step carried the investigators to the hallowed acre about St. Giles’ church; the second led them to a baker’s oven. Alterations, at the ciurch had necessitated the remov- al of several large tombstones of a date too ancient to admit of their being claimed by kinsfolk of the dead. Now, the church warden at the time was the town’s chief baker, and he looked with longing upon those fine flat stones, for his oven sadly needed a new bottom. The desire to possess them grew irresist- ibly upon him, and, winking at scruples and parochial duty, he at last carried the treasures at dead of night to his bakehouse. There they were built into the oven. But, as murder will out, so will graven me- | morials of the dead. The stones were accidentally fixed with their inscription upward to print their story upon the bread which the un- just parochial steward baked and sold. Where Everything Grows. The tuberose flourishes amazingly in the open air in the Transvaal with but the smallest attention and cultivation. The bulbs shoot up their three or four foot stems, each bearing very swect smelling flowers in an incredibly short space of time. In Pretoria roses are prolific—in fact, most of the streets are bound- _ed by rose hedges throughout their length—and they bloom with a frail, pink monthly rose blossom for three-quarters of the year. In pub- lic places, such as the park, the pro- fusion of roses, lilies, carnations and tuberoses is bewilderingly beauti- ful. The wild orchids of Swaziland are famous. They are of at least twenty different kinds. They are extremely curious, and with a little care and extra heat they can be in- duced to develop into very wonder- ful plants. Everything grows in the Transvaal if the trouble is taken to plant it. Birds as Ventriloquists. Many birds form their sounds without opening their bills. The ( =P PERFORMANCES A 3 ====DAILY === Aes es RECOMMENDED {+3 e NOY ENDORSED BY THE PRESS ¥ AND GLERGY © GF THE woRtD. JN ’ WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AND PONIES CATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ALLNEW ST COWS UNITED [| 20TH SUCCESSFUL YEAR. RAIN OR SHINE’ 3 ~ ff — =— _ J a> ra (7 ) —4 = Eo = SM E I T R I O N S RICHEST EXHIBITION. IN @~ HERDS OF PERFORMING ELE- PHANTS AND ‘DROVES OF SIBER- eevee Unlimited New Features Presented bo Every | Department. J GRANDEST OF ALL The Best ante’ Heggpeen pred Conducted ) <GRosaags cePycigt Amusement eee” wal ff P == THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES: = SE a aS Sa a THE GREAT STEINER TROUPE, M’'SELLE De OESCH “Wen oF THE An”. FROM PARIS. THE COMEDY WEYLERS, FM ROYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES. MORNING OF EXHIBITION.” , Less: « pigeon is a well known instance of this. Its cooing can be distinctly | heard, although it does not open its bill. The call is formed internally in the throat and chest and is rendered audible on by resonance. Similar ways may many birds and other animals. The clear, loud call of the cuckoo, ac- cording to one naturalist, is the resonance of a note formed in the bird. The whirring of the snipe, which betrays the approach of the | bird to the hunter, is an act of ven- | triloquism. Even the nightingale has certain notes which are pro- dible while the bill is closed. An Ugly Toad. All toads are accounted ugly, but eyes are very small and are of an in creation. posits them on her horny back, when she immediately starts for the nearest marsh and immerses herself and the embryotic brood in the semi-liquid mud, where she re- mains until they are hatched. Meteors. In Chinese literature there is mention of meteors which fell in 644 B. C. The oldest known me- teorite which was seen to fall is how on exhibition at Ensisheim, Al- sace, Germany. In 1492 it came e observed in; Ar duced internally and which are au-| the most hideous of all perhaps is, that of Surinam, with its flat and) triangular head, unusually short, neck and specially flat body. Its! olive tint, spotted with red. Yet | oe oc oe ee oy ee ee z 3 | capital, an year’s success, se- those of the most beautiful animals! eee positions under reasonable con- The female in due ditions or refunnd tuition. course having laid her eggs, the, | male toad picks them up and de-, BOOKKEEPING eee crashing down thro ae air a DRAUCHON’S & roar that e peasantry 5 z with fright. It buried itself deeply PE ee in the earth. It weighed 260 ; , 7 pounds and hangs today in the parts Raleigh, ; Knoxville, Nashville, Co- ish chureb, es lumbia or Washington, D. C. i HR W _ That’s the way you get A your laundry back from the Statesville Steam ier Laundry. Let our wag- AR on call at your house an every week. :-: 2-2 i Statesville Steam Laundry ir U.C. Harwell, Prop. : “a, ge. a A. a. «Ls a fo a sags “SSeS SeSeeeceeceeceeee se SESSSSSSSASSSSSS TERESA: ee d ! Fresh! S€ G S e t e e e e ! ™ Phone [22 } ce - = —CGOooD—t OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed ! } | 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 SHORTHAND 2.22 .c9e ac 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 THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed’ work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all gradee of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Do You Want NEW RUBBER TIRES | On Your Baby Carriage Wheels? If So See _ Jj. 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. —™" std i ether to, a a seni En sh st cen. Sai canter . ‘be Ds Ras porges ta RE i ako Coa seins atte. —— ’ a ae en ae a Re e oe eT eT ee ne l l e mn be ee ee ee - Se EY E E 7 a et ee oe ge ee ee et BS EO ta 2 ae a : : ei Ae ee eo s x 1 ei ee t ee ee Ye re e oe Ba n e ma y Pm om e on 3 t ep i t h e ee ee ee pa n a m a Ti e di w a Co Re SF Re 8 od Ea th i PA L at e Sp r e e go t s . Je t e r eS aa y ea e ha r t ea s eS hi n g e FE MR E Sa w Nn ce n t ca n aS ew w et e :" re r e ee s = ee Bi k a ss ft wi p e s a te m e n e t e er e et i h e at ne s a ae ae az Se n RT A 2s rc si t e t en u e ai et e oa n sa t a n ; al . “ sc p a s a n n t e d e p o m m m n e n e t i n m th e m e s nm e e n e s aa y ee n a ee NE Se ep e e Bi e fe r n s SE , 1a Sa i l Ll ve . - Po t h a h i c . ad oF Pe +9 5 (a c e An d An n e s ee Be RA E D Ee Po Ma eb mt it e ’ Re n s ai r y Mt r ae er ey e s pen } OT ht e MO O AB WI N E HD > — af ta r e pa s e 7 te e cr s s iS al Ie Se ra — PHARAOH THE OPPRESSOR. This Is the Rameses Who Looms Over the Egypt of Today. Like a cloud, a great golden cloud, 2 glory impending that will not, cannot, be dissolved into the ether, he (Ram- eses) loomed over the Egypt that is dead; he looms over the Egypt of to- day. Everywhere you meet his traces; everywhere you hear his name. You say to a tall young Egyptian, “How big you are growing, Hassan’’ * He answers, “Come back next year, my gentleman, and I shall be like Ram- eses the Great.” Or you ask of the boatman who rows you, “How can you pull all day against the current of the Nile?” And he smiles, and, lifting his brown arm, he says to you, “Look; I am as strong as Rameses the Great.” This familiar fame comes down through some 3,220 years. Carved upon limestone and granite, now it seems engraven also on every Egyp- tian heart that beats not only with the movement of shadoof or is not buried in the biack sofl fertilized by Hapi. Thus can inordinate vanity prolong the true triumph of gentus and in- press its own view of itself upon the minds of millions. This Rameses ts believed to be the pharaoh who op- pressed the children of Israel.—Robert Hichens tn Century. THE LANGUAGE PUZZLE. China’s Forty Thousand Signs and Symbols to Perplex the Linguist. The language known as Wen-li is the medium by which the classical books of China have been handed down. It is par excellence the written language of China, but it is not generally under- stood by the great mass of the people. The spoken language—namely, Manda- rin—may also be written, and there is a good deal of colloquial Hterature in Mandarin. Versions of the Bible in the local patois have also been produced in several districts of the southwest, where the dialects are very numerous and diverse. In the Chinese written language there are over 40,000 distinct charac- ters or symbols, and this vast number is being constantly increased by the addition of new characters to repre- sent new scientific words and modern ideas. Although the Chinese are considered a Hterary people and have naturally a desire for education, yet owing to the extreme difficulty of mastering the Chinese characters it is estimated that only one in ten of the population can read or write.—Contemporary Review. Storm Talk. “Shipwreck affects people in odd ways,” said the captain, beaming brightly on the. two rows of ladies at his table in the saloon. The wind roared, a great wave shook the boat, and a matron, with a low ery, received a plate of hot soup in her lap. “An Indian colonel,” the captain re- sumed, “rashed to the bathroom when his boat sprung aleak and drowned himself in the tub out of sheer terror. “There was an Anglo-Indian actor who broke a pretty girl’s leg by hurl- fing his heavy cabin trunk down into the lifeboat on her. Of course we slung the trunk overboard at once, but there was the broken leg, not so easy to get rid of. “Some men in a wreck proceed to get drunk. They think if they secretly drink a lot they’ll appear very game. The result is that when the rescuing party arrives these men are hying par- alyzed about the deck.”—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Stitl Susceptible. He was a nervous, fidgety young man, and he looked with considerable ap- prehension at the woman next him, who held a baby, its face covered with a thick veil. The baby gave now and then a sharp cry, which the woman evidently tried to suppress. At last, after many anxious glances, the young man spoke. “Has—has that baby any—anything contagious?” he asked. The woman looked at him with a mixture of scorn and pity. “*Twouldn’t be for most folks,” she said in a clear, carrying tone, “but — *twould for you. He’s teeth- ae The Adventurous Feline. “Hello! Is this the electric com- pany? Do you take cats down? Yes, cats! One is on a pole and crying just terribly. She must have been up there a week, for she’s just as thin— What? Oh, this is Fifty-ninth avenue! A big dog is barking at her, too, and she— What street? Why,I don’t know. I don't live on this street, do I? Oh, yes, of course! Bristol street, the druggist says. Oh, will you? You are so good! And a man just said she ts playing with the transformer and might short circuit herself or something. Well, thank you very much. I am so glad! Goodby!”—Success Magazine. SoC The Considerate Wife. “Mrs. Rogers is a perfect slave to her husband.” “ “What does she do?” “Would you believe it? Every year on his birthday she gets up in time to eat breakfast with him.”—Judge’s Li- brary. Short Memory. “My wife,” growled Hadley, “is the most forgetful woman.” “Indeed?” queried his friend po- litely. “Yes. She can never remember in_ the morning where I left my pipe the night before.”—Philadelphia Press. Make yourself a sheep and the wolves will eat you.—Italian Proverb, Going Like Hot Cakes Forty-two piece dinner sets which the Mascot is giving away have sprung into great popularity and are the talk of the entire county. ° Sev- eral have won sets and are delighted with them. : The Mascot’s free distribution of china ware is the talk, not only of the good people >f Statesville but of several counties as well. Several of these 42-piece china din- ner sets have already been won and them. colored girl. She came to the office at about 10 o’clock on the very morn- first made, with the money and her list of names. Never was a child more happy with its new toys at Christmas than she with her 42-piece dinner set; so much china ware that it required two trips for her to tote it home. “T’se gwine ter git married, I is. soon,’’ she said ‘“‘and won’t dese here dishes just tickle Mistah Jackson.” A young boy, the son of a well known merchant was the second lucky individual. He told the editor he didn’t want anything said about it and asked that we keep his dinner set here in the office for a while. “You see,” he said, ‘‘my mother is going to have a birthday soon and I am going to give it to her for a birth- day present.”’ All kinds of people, in all con- ditions of life are working for these sets. In response to several requests we have decided to take six months sub- scriptions under tHis offer. Two new _ subscribers for six months will count the same as one for one year. Send to the office for sample copies of the paper and pictures of the set: then get out among your friends and neighbors and hustle. In a short time you will be the pos- sessor of one of these handsome sets. ——— > Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. ———~—+<+2>--—___ See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLD In The Presidential Campaign Year More Alert, More Thorough ard More Fearless than Ever Read In Every English-Speaking Country A President of the United States will be elected this year. Who is he and who is the man whom he will beat? Nobody yet knows, but the Thrice-a-Week edition of the New York World will tell you every step and every detail of what promises to be a campaign of the most absording interest. It may not tell you what you hope, but it will tell you what is. The Thrice-a-Week World long ago established a character for impartial- ity and fearfulness in the publication of news, and this it will maintain. If you want thenew as it really is subscribe to the Thrice-a-Week edi- tion of the New York World, which comes to you every other day except Sunday, and is thus practically a daily at the price of a weekly. The Thrice-a-Week World’s reg- ular subscription price is only $1.00 per year, and this pays for 156 papers. We offer this unequalled newspaper and the Iredell County Mascot to- gether for one year for $1.50. The regular subscription price of the two papers is $2.00. 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. :-: :-: :: the receipents are delighted with}: The first to win a set was a young}; ing next after the announcement was ; x, Re n a e + NT r 7 aa chance of life. > i NK o % ‘ Zi di 4 TAKE ea Fe He gone. I can sleep like a s of life has nearly left me. Neak W We omen | frecuently suffer great pain and misery during the é + is at this time that the beneficial ffect of taking Cardui is most appreciated, by, those ¢: ho find that it relieves their distress. 2 Mrs. Lucinda C. Hill, of Frecland, 0., writes:i¢ sa ‘‘Before I began to take Cardui, I suffered so basiy » 2] 1 was afraid to lie down at night. After I began tc ;, mi take it I felt better ina week. Now my pains havc’ Ty a girl of 16 and the change! ” Try Cardui. E Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. FOR SALE!—SMALL BAKE OVEN and outfit complete, in good condition To be replaced by larger one. Any reasonable offer accepted. E. M. Brawley. 4t. Rugs, all our fall stock now in. ‘See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_++@>e—_——_———_ I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums by the Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. — of All Kinds on - MAIL BOOK HOUSE Established 1860 FROM CRE - THE LARGEST THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, 6a. 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VSOT OSHVS CDAGAVE SS HBG1F1SOOT OS9S9NSS COSONGSS OCCT Gimtittiieals is the oidest (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, BE D D BB L S VO OS 1S HE A D wr OE 10 0 1 DI D I BH P eH 90 O G OR O D O O H H ; they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Biuetield, 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 gentiemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. ; t By Mail.—Bcokkeeping, Shorthand, Penmanship, at home, to these 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. a ESERIES VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term INROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the yea : : ed the course, year, besides you will bave complet- READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which many will be offered, when business begins to rally after the election. BUSINESS COLLECE Bell Phone 350 J. M. RESSLER, President. Newport News, Va. W. R. HILL, Principal. NE EEE — AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen. Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, ae or old, who are unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot- oi oa day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks ¢o!- ee a course under expert. cotton men will complete you. Big ie r cotton graders and eo¢ton buyers. Session opens Sept. - orrespondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars, Se : e meg 3 Ui ois cette te tet ts s ; o Aer re se My, lls pane dat Rove rn, dents Bees VENING MAs Vol. 1. Buzz Wagons Must Go Slow BAD BOYS AND THE COLLEGE. They Must Not Annoy the Young Ladies—If They do a Five Dollar Fine May be the Penalty—Speed of Automobiles is Limited to Five Miles an Hour. Last year, in fact for several years, President Scott of the Female Col- lege has been greatly annoyed by a crowd of young hoodlums who have insisted in loitering about the grounds, endeavoring to flirt with the young ladies and otherwise mak- ing general nuisances of themselves. The board of alderman at its last regular monthly meeting passed an ordinance that is intended to take care of these cases. The college is private property and any tresspassing about the institu- tion is as grave an offence as tres- passing on the premises of a private residence. The ordinance as passed makes it an offence for any person to loiter around the premises of the Statesville Female College. to signal whistle, or talk to, or in any other way commun- icate with the girls who have been committed to the care of the college, either while said girls are within the buildings o¢ upon the grounds of said institution, except by permission of the authorities of said institution. The penalty isa fine of $5 for the violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance. AUTIMOBILE ORDINANCE. The board also passed an ordinance regulating the speed of automobiles. This has been under consideration for some time but it was only at last Friday’s meeting that the members could agree on a speed rate. The ordinance is self-explanatory and is as follows: See. 1. That noautomobile motor- cycle or other horseless vehicle shall be run or propelled through the city of Statesville and over the streets of said city at a greater rate of speed than as followers, to-wit: Through and over the streets in what is known as the “‘fire limits’’ of the city of Statesville, five miles an hour; in turning frum one street into another or in crossing any street. the speed shall not exceed five miles an hour; through and over any other street or streets of thecity of States- ville, 12 miles an hour. Sec. 2. That each automobile, mo- torcycle or other horseless vehicle shall be provided with at least one good headlight, which light shall be kept burning while said vehicle is being used from twilight to dawn. Seb. 3. That whenever any horse or mule shall show any signs of fright at any automobile, motorcycle or oth- er horseless vehicle, or when any per- son riding or driving any horse or mule shall give any signal, by word or act, that they desire said automo- bile, motorcycle or other horseless vehicle to stop. it shall be the duty of the person in charge of said auto- mobile, motorcycle or other horseless vehicle to get said vehicle stopped ana touse all means in their power to prevent said horse or mule becom- ing frightened at said vehicle, and to this end, the engine of said axto- mobile, motorcycle, or other horse- less vehicle shall be stopped, and the mufflers of all motoreycles or other horseless vehicles shall be closed at all times. Sec. 4. That any person violating any section of the above ordinance, or any provision of any section of said ordinance, shall. on conviction before the mayor, be fined $50. Alderman Kincaid, Gilbert, Ausiey, Steele, Connor and Clarke were pres- ent, the latter presiding in the ab- sence of the mayor. = To and From Charlotte. The Charlotte Observer says: Mr. Campbell McLean, of Statesville, was in the city yesterday on his way to Due West to enter college. Mr. Dewitt Ramsey, of Statesville. was in the city yesterday. Mr. William Miller. of Statesville, who has been spending several days in the city and county with relatives, left yesterday for Due West. S. C., to enter Erskine College. Mrs. W. Y. Love. of Statesville who has been spending several days in the county with relatives, returned home yesterday. 2+ ~—C Mr. Clifford Moves. Mr. H. W. Clifford and family have moved into the house on Center street recently vacated by’ Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Webb. For some time they have been making their home at Mr. A. Turn- er’s. Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, September 8, 1908. THE FARMERS CONVENTION. Big Gathering at the A. & M.—Some Impressions Gathered by Mr. E. S. Millsaps—The Women Have Better Memories Than Men—A Stock As- sociation Formed. MR. EDITOR: — I have not troubled you or readers for quite a while with any rubbish from my pen, but with your permission I shall be pleased to give your readers a few few impressions gathered at the farmers convention at the A. & M. College the last week in August. In the first place I would say it is the most appropriate place in the State for such a gathering, and sec- ondly it was a representative gather- ing of farmers and farmers’ wives. The women were there, notwith- standing all the rain, and they were there for a purpose. One could no- tice some of them with note book and pencil jotting down anything of im- portamte. They visited the barn where the dairy cows are kept, then the dairy, and saw the cream separator at work; the churning and butter mak- ing, cheese making and other things at the dairy. Yes, they went for a purpose and they will go home and put into practice what they learned. They will go the men one better on that score, for they will forget half they heard before getting home. The questions discussed all relat- ed to farming. Much was said about the live stock industry, dairying and the raising of beef cattle, and at the close of the convention, a large stock association was organized. Mr. R. L. Shuford, a dairyman, of Catawba county, was made president, and M-. A. L. French, of Rockingham county, the secretary. I might say the asso- ciation could not have been placed in wiser hands. One of the most noted speakers, or I might more truthfully say, the most noted speaker during the convention, was Dr. S. A. Knapp, of the Farmery’ Cooperation Demonstration Work. He is probably the best authority on agriculture in the world. His lect- ure was grand. . It is not possible to give a synopsis of all that was said during the four days we wereat Raleigh, but the chief thing that should interest us is the enthusiasm that sugh gatherings arouse. If every farmet in the State could have been present the enthusi- asm they would have carried home with them would have made a mighty stir in Carolina farming circles an- other year. A very prominent farmer, of Ire- dell remarked to me since I returned that he reckoned if the people would take the trouble to attdid such meet- ings and practice what they learn, it would be better for them. But that is the trouble. Farmers treat their business as if it were not a business. I am sure such meetings do good, even if onl ya few people attend them. Those who do go are bene- fitted, and every good farmer in a community becomes a pattern to oth- ers. They will laugh at him for a while and call him a crank, but after a while they begin to follow his meth- ods. They cannot bear to see his fields grow richer every year and his crop heavier without ultimately fol- lowing suit. E. S. MILLSAPS. —_—_—_-> <i —___——_ Report of Secretary. The Iredell County Farmer’s Union was called to order by the president, Sturday September 5th, at 11:50 o’clock. Messrs. C. F. Sain, J. W. Fowler, T. J. and W. A. Murdock were appoint- ed doorkeepers. Messrs. Q. M. Good- man, T. W. Woodsides, J. A. Reavis, M. W. Cornelius and C. M. Wagner were asked to act as conductor. Mr. W. B. Gibson, a delegate to State meeting, at Lincolnton, Aug. 6, made a report in full of the proceed- ings of that convention. Mr. J. Martin Robinson made a re- port of the business which he had transacted for the Union. Supt. Meacham made an interest- ing and instructive talk on fertilizers. Recess was then taken for dinner. In the afternoon session some very important questions were discussed and committes appointed to look after affairs of vital importance to the union. The meeting then ~ ad- journed subject to the call of the ex- ecutive committee. At this meeting a much larger number was in attendance than ras expected on account of the unfgvor- able weather and a spirit of unif¥ and business was manifested throughout. J. M. WATTS, Sec.-T Vietim of olayers Knife KILLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Mr. Steve Gruber, Son of Prof. Gru- ber is Stabbed—Death Followed Instantly.—Remains Shipped to Marion Today for Interment. Prof. S. F. C. Gruber, who has been playing at the Gem Theater in this city for a number of days received a very shocking telegram last night. The message stated that his son, Steve, age 24 years, had been stab- bed and killed at Blockville, S. C. The message contains no particulars as to how he was stabbed. The remains were shipped from Blockville, yesterday. Prof. Gruber going to Charlotte last night to meet the corpse, which will be taken to the Gruber home at Marion, for burial. Mr. Gruber was abrother of Mrs. W. W. Cooper, of this city. His mother and Mr, W. W. Cooper will leave forMarion this morning. Young Grube: was a traveling man in South Carolina. Much sympathy is extended to the family, for the sud- den and shocking tragedy. ————_—__-+ 6 DAMON AND PYTHIAS. A Six Act Drama to Be Presented at the Opera House Next Tuesday Nighth by Local Talent.—A Play Out of the Ordinary. Great interest is being mani- fested in the forthcoming production of “‘Damon and Pythias’’ to be given at the opera house next Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs. Edouard D’Oize and a specially selected cast of local talent under the auspices of the local Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. and Mrs. D’Oize have presented this play in nearly all the principal cities of the south. Pythias will be played Mr. H. L. McCall, who will be seen to excellent advantage in a part that suits him perfectly. Mr. C. P. Deaver will appear as Dionysius, the tyrant king of Syra- cuse; Philistius, the president of the Senate, and Damocles, a senator will be played respectfully by Prof. H. E. Craven and E. G. Gaither. Mr. F. J. Axley will be seen as Procles, the captain of the guard, and Herbert Hoffman as the overzealous slave Luellen. Master Sherwood Bonner has the, vart of Damon’s little son, whose ambition is to be a soldeir like Pyth- ias. Hermion, the wife of Damon will be played by Miss Marie Long. Besides these there will be a num- ber of soldiers and senators, played by member of the K. of P. lodge. Ficm Damor and Pythias is learned a frienship more binding, a devotion more enduring, a love more strengthening than ever displayed save by David and Jonathan, for did not Pythias place his head upon the sacrificial altar, that Damon might go and see his wife and child er2 ke died, and prayed the Gods to prevent his return so that he, Pythias, might suffer in his stead? ; Damon, who is under respite, visits his wife, the beautiful Hermion and their little son, and they implore him to break his bond and fly with them where danger cannot come. He will not; honor is more to him than life. The costumes to be worn are very handsome an historically correct, and no detail is omitted to make the per- formance a memorable one. 1 Loss Adjusted Promptly. The loss which occurred only last week by the fire at the Atha Chair factory was adjusted yesterday by the Statesville Reality and Invest- ment Company. The loss on the stock was fixed at $619.80 and the amount was paid. As soon as the exact damage to the roof can be fixed this also will be paid. The unusually prompt adjustment of this loss is in line with all of the work of this agency and speaks well for its business like methods. ++ May Have a Lyceum Course Arrangements are under way look- ing to a lyceum course in this city. Several have interested themselves in the matter and are now trying to interest others. ) Her Suitor _ Persistent WAXTS TO MAKE HIM STOP IT. He Proposes First by Word of Mouth Then by Telegraph, Over the Tele- phone and in Every Other Old Way —Has Had Wives Before. New York, Sept. 8.—Miss Mary L. Thompson, and incidentally the town of Rye, where she has a fashionable riding academy, are wondering how she is going to get rid of one of the most persistent suitors that ever a pretty girl had. For months she has been literally bombarded by proposals from one Ernest Von Gillman, a middle-aged teacher of equestrianism; who used to live in Rye, but now has an acade- my in Hartford Conn, When he didn’t propose directly to Miss Thomson, he proposed over the telephone. And when he couldn’t make his plea that way, he wrote it out and intrusted it to the mails. When the mails seemed too -Slow, he used the telegraph wires. ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if next he would propose by wireless,”’ the fair» mistress laughed yesterday. She doesnt want to marry him and has returned scores of emphatic ‘“"Noes’”’ until she is tired of it. She doesn’t want to have him arrested, and, indeed, does not know any charge that could be brought against him if she did. ‘But I really wish something could be done to make him stop proposing,”’ she says. “I have turned over his letter to my lawyer, and have asked the latter to take some action, if nec- essary. But hehasn’t done anything yet. "E. P. Harvey, the attorney,, was puzzling his brain over the problem when seen yesterday. He admitted having a large bundle of very tender missives. Von Gillman, who is asturdy, good natured citizen in his forties, smiled cheerfully when he was asked about his courtship last nignt; in Hartford. J “IT certainly did propose to Miss Thompson, and proposed many times, too’’ he candidly admitted. ‘‘Why not? Iam weoing her, and that’s my style of wooing. On one rare oc- casion she said she would marry me, but changed her mind. Maybe she’ll say ‘yes’ again sometime.”’ Von Gillman had a prosperous rid- ing school in the-Conneticut capital. Formerly he owned the one at Rye, but after teaching the business to Miss Thompson, who was his assist- ant for five years, he sold out a few months ago. “The reason I dont_want to marry him is that he’s an old man, and has had several other wives,’’ the _per- turbed Miss Thompson explained. —_——4- 4 - With the Sick. Mr. John E, McHargue, a native of Iredell, is quite sick at his home at York, Pa. A letter written under the date of the 3d says he was a little better at that time. Miss Lucile Devereaux, who has been seriously ill with fever at the Billingsley hospital for some days, does not improve and there is much uneasiness about her condition. Miss Mary Turner, who underwent an opergion at the sanatorium some days ago, has returned to her home on Davie avenue and is rapidly recovering. Miss Eulalia Turner, who has been here with her sister, went to Thomasville yesterday but will return here the last of the week. Eee Is Very Il. A letter received last night by Judge A. .. Coble from Mrs. Coble, who left Saturday for Yadkin Val- ley, where her uncle, Hon. S. L. Pat- terson, Commissioner of Agriculture, is sick at his home, Palmyra, tells /of her safe arrival. It also conveys the news that Mr. Patterson is a very sick man, very low indeed, and although the letter does not say so, conveys the impres- sions that the death of the Commis- sioner of Agriculture is not unexpect- ed. His principal ailment is a kid- ney trouble. - ———___<¢-- —e Married in Washington. Cards have been received in States- ville announcing the marriage of Miss Nola Blanche Carson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Long Carson, of Rowan county, and Mr. John Young Ford, of Statesville. The marriage occurred on the evening of the ist at the Seville, Washington, D. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Foard will be at home in Statesville after the 15th. THE FEMALE COLLEGE OPENS. School Has Been in Operation For Fifty-One Years and Under Dr. Scott’s Supervision for Nine—Formal Opening Exercises Will be Interest- ing and on Friday Morning. On Thursday, the next session of he Sttesville Female College will be- gin. 5 The school was founded in 1857, and has therefore been in operation in the community for fifty-one years. This is the ninth year of the admin- istration of Dr. Scott. The college has been the source of incalculable good to Statesville and the surrounding regions. The greater part of the-educated women of this part of the State are Alumnae of this institution. With improved equipment en- larged attendance, and raised courses of study, the college goes forward to meet the responsibilities of the com- ing year. Work in every department is thorough and advanced. The primary. pupils will be taught by Miss Laura Lazenby. This is for little girls. A few small boys may also be taken, but in every instance this will depend on the character of the boy, The intermediate pupils will be , taught by Miss Anna _ Sichelberger and Miss Lucile Williams. This de- partment is for young ladies from the sixth to eighth grades of public school work, The collegiate department is con- ducted by Dr. Scott and four other teachers, whose special work covers all the advanced studies. In this de- partment all the collegiate degrees are to be secured. The business course is taught by Miss Ethel Moore. It embraces sten- ography, typewriting and book keep- ing. The course extends over nine months and leads to graduation. The music department provides in- struction in piano, voice, pipe organ, and theory and harmony. The teachers are Miss K. A. Gaines, Miss Mary C. Scott, and Miss EB. L. Siddall: The work is of conservatory range.. The art department will be pre- sided over by Miss Margaret M. Scott, herself a gifted and thoroughly trained artist. The work will in- clude crayon, pen and ink, water col- ors, oil painting, and china painting. The college has a regulation china rilu. The elocution department will be in charge of Miss Lena B. Chairton, of New York. The administration confidently ap- peals to an intelligent community, in view of this excellent faculty, for an enlarged patronage. Faithful stu- dents will be greatly benefitted by the aid and instruction of such tachers. Girls who are unreliable, disobedi- ent, or mentally deficient are not wanted at the college. All good, studious pupils will be welcomed. The enryllment o? students will oc- cur at the college, Th.rsday, Sept. 10th, at 9 a. m. All day-pupils, ex- cept business students, will pay the matriculation fee of $2.00, when they are enrolled. Formal Opening. The formal opening of the session’s work will occur Friday morijing at 9 o’clock in Shearer Hall. All patrons and friends of the col- lege are invited to attend. The ex- ercises will consist of reading, song, prayer, and several brief addresses suitable to the occassion, and an- noucements by the president. ————_.§4 > —— . Cleanest Show in the World. That the public enjoy, and will patronize a show that is thoroughly clean in all its methods will be seen September 11, when the Gentry Bros. are billed to appear here for two performances. The amusement loving part of the population of this section of the country will support any attraction that has merit, and at the same time is carried out in a legitamate manner, and this is what the Gentry Bros. owe all their success to for the past twenty years, and perhaps there is not a show upon the road today that is more highly thought of, or one that receives a warmer welcome wherever it makes its appearance. —_—_++@r-e—_—____ Will Have Charge of a School. Miss Lillie May Tomlin goes to Charlotte next Monday for the fall and winter. She is to have charge of the pri- mary department of the school con- nected with the Thompson Orphan- age, an institution conducted by the Episcopalians of this diocese. No. 305 Chinaman’s Wife Wants a Divorce IS DISGUSTED WITH HUSBAND. Celestial, Who Was About to Return to China for a Visit, Proposed to Have Spouse Locked up in Jail for Safe Keeping During His Absence —Sheme is Blocked. —_—— Philadelphia, Sept. 8.—On the eve of returning to China for a yisit, Charley Fong had his American wife formerly known as the ‘‘Queen of Chinatown,’’ arrested yesterday in hopes that Magistrate O’brien would lock her up for safekeeping until he could return from his vacation trip to claim her. But Magistrate O’brien looked in- to Fong’s little scheme more closely than the latter had expected, and Mrs. Fong may now get an opportun- ity to rid herself of her Chinese hus- band, with whose ways she is thor- oughly disgusted. Before her marriage a year ago the wife was May Vanderslice, of West Philadelphia. She was an attractive girl and won great favor with the Chinamen when she became a regu- lar frequenter of Chinatown. RULES AS QUEEN. Her rule as the “‘Queen of China- town’’ was undisputed for some years before she met Charley Fong and marriedhim. The ceremony was per- formed by the pastor of an Episcopal church, and Fong and‘ his bride moved to 1402 Frany’s Ferry road, where he opened a laundry. He is about forty-five years old and has been long in this country. He has prospered in his laundry bus- iness and sold out recently to takea trip to China. After selling, Fong moved back to 926 Rave street, where he had his wife arrested on Wednes- day evening on the charge of deser- tion. The police say that this charge was nothing but a scheme of Fong’s to save Mrs. Fong’s board bill during his absence in China. TREATED ASSLAVE. “He treated me cruelly, made me his slave, beat me, kicked me, and only half fed me,’’ said Mrs. Fong when she faced her husband’s charge. Then she opened up her heart to the magistrate, told him that her mar- riage to the Chinaman was all a mis- take, that she was sorry that she had ever gone to Chinatown, and she on- ly wished she could get a chance to break away from all association with the Chinese and earn a respectable livlihood. p Magistrate O’brien was much im- pressed with the story of Mrs. Fong and teld her case under advisement, while he will endeavor to interest some charitable organization in her redemption. Fong did not approve of that method of solving family problems and expressed his disgust very forcibly before leaving the sta- tion house. ED Mrs. McNeely Dies Suddenly. Mrs. Lula McNeely, wife of Mr. Robert Y. McNeely, died Monday night about 11 o’¢clock at her home on Drake street. She had been ill for some time. Her condition was not considered so dangerous, thus her death was quite unexpected. Mrs. McNeely was 35 years of age, and is survived by her husband and four children. ; ; She was a loving and kind wife and mother and her sudden death is a shock to her family and community. As yet no arrangements have been made about her funeral. They are awaiting to hear from her brother in Texas before making arrange- ments. Mr. Dutch Here. Mr. G. H. Dutch, Secretary of the Atlantic Fire Insurance Co., of Ra- leigh, is here in view of planting. his company with the Statesville Realty and Investment Co. Mr. W. R. Sloan has, until last week represented this company, but has sold out. _——__+&>-———_— Advance Agents Here. E. M. Riddrell and W. T. White, advance agents for the Gentry Broth- ers’ shows, are in Statesville today. They are ma\ing final arrangements for the visit of the shows to this city on Friday. os —_——<<+>-o——_— Colored Picnic. The Sunday School of the Second Presbyterian. .church, colored, will hold an all day picnic next Thursday at Pleasant Grove church. 1 ae . - ~ SS SL ae ee ee ee THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. The weather man went back to his old tricks again yesterday. ——_——__++@>e—_———"_—"_ ; ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Telephone 53 “What do merchants and farmers think of a candidate for Governor who has said on oath that there has been very little complaint about freight rates being too high?” asks Sabscription Price, . ubscription Price, : $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week the Raleigh News and Observer. — ++ eae The Columbia State says: ““Romu- Entered at the Postoffice in Statesvill J, C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. ee NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: wW. W. KITCHIN. Sor 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 : TW. BICKETT. i 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. a For Senator: ZEB V. LONG. For Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Zz. ¥V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L, O. WHITE. For County Surveyor: ze R, F. RIVES. a For Coroner: P. ©. 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 R F. GAITHER D. E. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. A. HILL. —_+2r-—_—_ Weather Forecast. Washington, D. C., Sept. 8.—For Generally fair to- North Carolina: night and Wednesday. PO fae Now for eight months of the goo old oyster stew. Think of it! oe £ GP Thus far the Republicans seem t be making a gum shoe campaign. i - Canada is crying for better money. Ours is good enough but we wouldn’t object to more of it. North Carolina always leads. Neither South Carolina, Kentucky or Tennessee ever had a leper. ni o- “Tt is said Marion Butler carried an. ‘olive branch’ to the convention says an exchange. “It probably grew on a lemon tree.” 44? — CRUSADE FOR SUBSCRIBERS— We are pressing the subscription Get the paper from the trade point. eenter of Iredell county. epee The Daily Reflector says: ‘The ten new torpedo boats the government has let a contract for building, will destroy more money than anything else.”’ eel atkecen: mH e| lus Zebulon Linney, the Bull of the Brushies, did not receive the Repub- lican nomination for Governor of North Carolina, and thus history will never be able to portray him riding into the capital on the back of his ac- customed bovine steed. ———~+@ >> A Defense of the Meek and Lowly Ton- sorial Artist. The professional humorist has a few jokes which have survived the fall of dynasties and the crash of worlds and which will pursue their triumphant career until Gabriel ap- pears with his official announce- ment, “Time is, time was, but time shall be ne more!” One of these jokes relates to the loquacity of barbers. Because of the industrious professional humor- ist the tonsorial artist has to live down a worldwide reputation for idle, superfluous and unprofitable conversation. Have you ever seen a barber who talked too much? The Gazette nev- er has. When you go into the temple of the barber to fans an operation per- formed upon your aching whiskers you will fad him and his associates attending to their work quietly and industriously. If they are not busy they will all go wey to their chairs, treating you with pleasant courtesy, but not volunteering any conversation. If you insist upon dis- cussing the living issues of the day while your alfalfa is being mown ou will probably have an attentive tener, but there will be no de- bate. The barber who is making Ses face look human will let you o the talking. Many worthy old men and women who shave themselves or don’t shave at all have a deep seated idea that a barber shop is a wicked sort of place, where peo read sporting papers and tell yellow stories and exchange spavined jokes. This is also entirely erroneous. Pink pa- rs are no longer seen in first rate rber shops, and the customer giv- en to vulgar language would soon be made to understand that his patronage was not wanted at such & place. There are low down barber shops, as there are low down drug stores, hotels and grocery stores But in the places of the better class the atmos fe is always good and clean, and the proprietors, being decent and respectable themselves, do not want the money—or the con- versation—of those who are not de- cent and respectable. So much for men who have been misrepresented and maligned by jay humorists.—Emporia Gazette. The Dish She Missed. A story is told of an Englishwo- man who visited Washington and was taken to luncheon in the capi- tol restaurant by a senator whom she knew. When her friends after- ward asked her how she enjoyed the luncheon she said: “I enjoyed every- thing, but I was disappointed be- cause there was no terrapin. I have heard so much of your American a and I really wanted to try it. I think I ate a little of every- thing they brought on except one thing. It was something dark and fat looking, served in a small dish. It looked rather dreadful, so I did not try it. I was waiting for the terrapin, but there was none.” “Why,” said one of the American friends, “that dark, fat looking stuff was terrapin!” The Englishwoman looked very much Soappormes- $ y?? she said. “Was it really? Was that terrapin? Tm a|so sorry I didn’t try it. I fancied they’d bring it on whole, roasted, like goose.” oO —_—_——S--9"-—.e Beware of the Talk Wire Girl. “You know that red headed cash- ier that had the nerve to complain of me to the boss the other day,” said the girl at the telephone desk. “Well, I got even with him, all right. He isn’t married, but -he’s got a best girl Her father owns a shoe factory over in Jersey and rich—my! Well, she called him up the other afternoon at her usual time. ‘Is Mr. Smith there?’ she asks in her most romanticist voice, ‘Yes,’ I answers, just as honeylike as she. ‘It’s his wife wants him, isn’t it? With that Miss Girl hung up with such a jerk my ear hurt. Smith goes around wondering why she does not call him up. ery time he dares he says to me, “Has any one called me on the phone, Miss Limit? And I look as inno- eent as a kid and shake my head, ‘No.’ I teil you, us telephone girls can turn ‘joy to the bride’ into ‘nothin’ doin’’ any time we please. Me for us.”—New York Times. ”? It’s Sometimes Done A store’s advertisements tell the people what is “doing’’ at that store —what is new, what is inviting, why today is agood time to visit the store. People look for the ads to tell them these things just as naturally as they would look at a clock to tell them the time. Sometimes a clock does not run— sometimes a store ad. does not. A “run down” clock or ad. are about equally unsatisfactory, unserviceable, misleading. Curious things about it is that a merchant who would think it absurd to have a “run-down” or out-of-repair clock will, sometimes, deliberately let his ad. stop running. It’s not wise, nor “good business,” nor defensible on any known grounds—but, it’s sometimes done. ————_+(@nrr———"——" Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. —_——_——_-<@o-——"——— Come Across. Republicans now know just what is expected of them, if they are to re- ceive the support of the Industrial News when they run for office. Many of them knew before and it is surprising that a man of Mr. Cox’s caliber should not have been aware of the requirements, financial and otherwise. Editor Hildebrand spells ‘come across” with a big ‘“‘C’’, which by the way also stands for Crow. —_— OO Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREET UNDERTAKER AN® EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight colum2 Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the eounty. 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 ziven *phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 5 ~~ EE a WHEN A CUSTONE Finds my Goods exceed his €x- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLLECTION 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. 5d. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. BiG TRUNKS! LITTLE TRUNKS! _ Trunks and Dress Suit Cases for both sexes and all ages. A Special Reduction in Prices for this week as our stock of these goods must be greatly reduced. Extra low prices on the Roundtree Roller Tray for ladies, and Steamer and Men’s Trunks. SHERRILL--WHITE CO. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Heller Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St Southern Raiiway Co. (reat Highway Of Trade And = Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between principal Cities and Resorts of the south High Class Dining Cars. Many delightful summer and wiuter 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. = & 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 Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. -—— re 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hai! curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_++@>-—___ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. 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The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly Handle ail Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE CAPITAL $100.000 OS OBO@OEDSS | at ©8 0 O 80 0 0 0 0 9 8 00 C 0 8 8 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 PE I R C ID E LI O C O B O C O I G O W U I N O VO O R SPOSSPOOOS’ ; os ‘ SOSCSESESSSOOSSCOOSEOEDO OOO Financial Integrity hOOEA, B/N iD the Merchants & Farmors e Ss .« it~ Bank assures you absolute : ‘\S\— protection for all funds de- = | 8)": positea in its care. Court- SA | SEE <2 eous attention to the needs keds f of our depositorsis required aif from allemployees; and eve- ae, J ty facility demanded by SANE commercial usages is placed a cece = all who [Po eg will avail themselves of onr YX SOPVEISHT ASSES, services. | b.->2 SS owe. MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK OF STATESVILLE INCORPORATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: {. T. STIMPSON, President. \C. S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’t F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. f J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei f J.A Kaox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £. B. Watts. \ L. A. GOLDMAN Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem- iums I am going t give away to my cus- tomers. This contest will close November I. See me! See them! L. A. Goldman. 3569 000e00000C 09000000008 So @ S0 0 8 00 8 30 0 0 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 66 8 0 9 3 0 0 0 8 x 4 pe! bt pe d pe d pe e d pe d DA H A CR 'a yO ts a C2 FY en T ADS i 5 cents 2 line. 3 times....... fe 4 cents a line. 6 times.................3% cents a lize. Ze Gimmes. 3 cents a Hine, BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. FOR SALE—House andlot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N.C. aug 20 FOR SALE!—SMALL BAKE OVEN and outfit complete, in good condition To be replaced by larger one. Any reasonable offer accepted. E. M. Brawley. . 4t. PANTS CARRIED OUT BY MIS- take from Wilson’s shops. I would thank my eustomers to look through their clothing and if they have an extra pair please let me know. Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. 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 —— | - —-—_----—- eens - = SE | Bryan and Taft Both to Speak | Gentry Brothers Wiil be Here Sep- | | : Here. ; ember 11lih On August 28th we will a An announcement that will be ‘both the Bryan and Taft records | weleome to all lovers of good. for the Victor Talking machine. ‘clean amusement. is the fact that They cannot be sold before that | the Gentry Protkers vill exhibit date. ‘here Friday, September 11th. STATESVILLE HOUSE They have been long known as FURNISHING CO. | the pioneers of the trained animal i business. and have one of the best y Peanducted shows Get us five, only five new yearly ! - — = day. subseribers to the Eveaing Mascot } 2 } ee 1 and we will PRESENT you with a | handsome 42-piece dinner set. See} See our tine of Carpets just ar- |. one of these setsin Sherrill & | rived and now ready to deliver. White’s front window. j Call at once. STATESVILLE ITOUSE FURNISHING CO. ————— —4< > in existence to- { ——~++2>»—___ { New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. +>» Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See ‘one of these setsin Sherrill & | White’s front window. A BARGAIN! ‘In order to make a quick 3 : ~ | Sale will sell 102 acres of Popular Excursionto Rich-; land four miles East of mond, Va., Sept. 15th Statesville at a bargain. ce ee Forty acres in cultiva- The Se Railway will op-| tion, 35 in oak and pine erate its Popular Excursion to , Richmond, Va., September 15th, timber, small four room 1908, train to consist of First- house, good outbuild- Class Day Coaches and Pullman} igs, fine orchard. Land Cars, giving two davs and one| generally level. night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $5.00. For detailed information see large flyers, or call on your depot agent. R. L. VERNON, Trav. Pass. Agent. r We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. : STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Call or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST G. GAITHER AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS offered any one having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and paying mereantile business ven- ture. Can have the active man- agement of the business and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ eare Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ‘I ean do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. - I make a specialty of con erete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. fr you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, * Sem UHeM aC aN wu t 9 - {usurance and Real Estate Phene No. 23. Designiag Engraving Printing Publishing PT S me aT ac o vn u n e t +6 Flain and Colored Postal Card Publishing {ISYYiING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social! and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING + AD-SETTING - PLA‘TES 259 Past Feriy-Second St., New Yori, U.S. 4. Ssecial—-For 51 cents we will mali 1) Fine Caltine Card? (mane only tin neat bex ii : oe Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease ~ os : * : Oraer—no stains. Send 64¢ if - esiateset Twelve Years Experience|§ In the general care of clothing Liniment or achild dying of crouv or sore throat leaning, Pressing a.nd Repar- ing. Clothing ealled for ana return. ed promptly. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight two in gold Jor these things alone. :-: FREE——A SOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper fora few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening ¢/Vlascot. This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces 6 IND. BUTTERS stn PEACE IS HANDSOMELY DECORATED with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree border. THE WARE IS : THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- j LAIN CHINA..’. LCOv. SUGAR Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company's Show Window, East Broad Street. Ieee mmm ~ The druggist was serving a couple asked. € EXPENSIVE TEA. The Famous Golden Tip and the Way It Is Obtained. Theytea looked like golden floss silk, like shredded golden satin, like the fluff/of dandelions dred gold. this!tea?’ said the reporter. “This,” the tea merchant answered, “4s the best tea in the w4@i. and it is worth $90 or more a pound, for this. sir, is the famous Golden Tip. I’ll tell you why it is so costiy. “Every chest of the best do!’ar and a half tea contzins some handfuls of undevelopefl leaves of small. g ld tip- ped leaves called Flowery Pekee. Sort out from a chest these Jeaves: wrap ; them, a handful at a time. in a square: of satin; shake the satin lightly; empty | the leaves back into the chest. Cling- ing to the satin remain a few golden shreds, a golden fluff, a golden lint. | You brush it off carefully into a jar. You cull mere handfuls of undeveloped leaves from another chest, and, shak- ing them up in the satin, you are egain rewarded with some more golden finiff. “That is Golden Tip, and by the time you have obtained in this tedious man- ner a pound of it it is no wonder that $100, is it?” He shook the tea about in its Satsuma jar. stuff shimmered like satin. “Only em- perors drink it,” he said. “A cup cests more than a bottle of champagne.”— New York Press. CAPE COD. the exquisite product is worth $90. or} The fiuffy goklen * TESVILLE. Friday, September 11th. “And is . ' j } anaes ! \iii\ . \ \i] hit ui pl yk . //) iy UNITED (2oT= SUCCESSFUL YEAR. PERFORMANCES AILY = YY y RECOMMENDED as ENDORSED A Nomadic Piece of Land That Is Con- stantly Changins. | Cape Cod itself is sand and, like ev- erything of a desert nature, is nomadic. | Like the Arab, it is always sileutly } stealing away, so that the appearance of the peninsula constantly changes. | § The prevailing winds in the winter be- , ing from the north, the sand is blown | south; in summer it is blown t’other | way. But, the winter winds being, stronger, the land is gradually work- | ing south. Monomoy, at the lower end, | used to be an island, its extremity be- | ing called Cape Malabar, a name not | used now—why I cannot say: This | island of Monomoy is rapidly growing | toward Nantucket, it having advanced | some five miles in the last fifty years. | One of the Rubes told me that his | father used to fish where the light is | now. Of course you can always strain Rube talk and pick out about 50 per | cent sediment, but the old charts show | that the point is working south fast.— | From “Knocking About Cape Cod,” by | T. F. Daly, in Outing Magazine. | Sarsaparilla. of men with sarsaparilla. “Did you ever stop to think where this delicious stuff comes from?’ he “Sassafras, isn’t it?” they hazarded. “Sassafras nothing,” said the drug- gist. “Sarsaparilla is made of zarza roots, and zarza roots come from the Amazonas swamps of Brazil. “Fearful swamps they are—smelly black mud, mosquitoes in millions, snakes and crabs, heat, poison, orchids, fever. And here the natives camp for weeks at a time gathering zarza roots for the sarsaparilla trade. The vine runs along the ground, the roots are located, and half of them are taken, the remaining half being carefully covered with sofl again, so that they will sprout for next year. “It is because sarsaparilla, like} quinine, grows in fever soil that it 1s good for fever.” Progress. “Yes,” said Mrs. Malaprop, “my boy is doing first rate at school. I sent him to one o’ them alimentary schools, and his teacher says he’s doing fine. He’s a first class sculler, they tell me, and is head of his class is gastronomy, knows his letters by sight and can spell like one o’ these deformed spell- ers down to Washington.” : “What's he going to be when he grows up?” “He wants to be an undertaker, and I’m inclined to humor him, so I’ve told the confessor to pay special intention to the dead languages,” said the proud mother.—Harper’s Weekly. Not a Flier. “What bird is it,” asked the school inspector, “that is found in Africa and, although it has wings, cannot fly?” The class was unable to answer this very puzzling question. Thinking to encourage them, the inspector offered a sixpence to the little boy or girl who could tell him. After a brief hesita- tion a little girl of five years put up her hand. “Well, my Nttle dear,” said the in- spector, “what is it?’ “Please, sir, a dead un.’”—London Fun. Alarming. - “Now, don’t tell me any story about misfortune an’ wantin’ to be a hard; worker an’ all that,” said the hard faced lady. “I can see right through BY THE PRESS ¥ awd CLERGY WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AKRD PONIES Y CATHERED FROM ALL L PARTS OF THE WORLD. HERDS OF PERFORMING ELE- PHANTS AND DROVES OF SIBER- - WY gies UH Hat at /ruitittinese CR Unlimited ay New Features Presented In Every . Department. J (4 THE GREAT STEIN RAIN OO OR SHINE: Sen Se, OLDEST, NV LARGEST AND RICHEST EXHIBITION IN ag\/_ ZA Tne universe , v f\ MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN, eee UNCOMPARABLE DISPLAY. ENSOYABLE AND AMUSING {jes CLOWNS. THE MOST J EXHIBITION EVER PRESENTED Al ) © CREE BB 0 mage oy P === THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES; ===—— ai anal ER TROUPE Mee BERLIN. M’'SELLE DE.OESCH. "WEEN OF THE AIR”, FROM PARIS. THE COMEDY WEYLERS, FRM ROYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, GRANDEST OF ALL a. counts for a lot in the A ® Statesville m U.C. Harwell, Prop. j2 fas SESSESSSSSESE im { . = Goi — OSITION Draugbon 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. you.” “Gracious!’? said Dismal Dawson. “I know I ain’t had nothin’ to eat for three days, but I didn’t know it had thinned me down like that.” Tender Touch. A man who is rough and awkward at everything else will show a deli- cacy and skill greater than any wom- an’s when he has to patch a ten dollar bill—Atchison Globe. More Than Equal. Lady—You look robust. Are you equal to the task of sawing wood? Tramp—Equal isn’t the word, mum. I’m superior to it. Good mornin’!— Chicago News. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!—Shakespeare. BOOKKEEPING Diss" °c 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 S258 | Court Reporters write the system of ‘Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- i 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) Attention laundry is not so big but that I can give every detail of the entire laundering process my individual oversight, so that I KNOW every bundle goes out in good shape. Will be glad to have your work. Steam ee. = =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES - (MORNING OF EXHIBITION’ > Y Uy 49 4 al he a) ee SSeeSVeSeezte a N m n y l ee e e c e c c e c e c laundry business. My e . = we S€ é Laund Phone I! N = O90 OE. wm t (THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o. first zlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see Me All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.E. GAINES Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- | lumbia or Washington, D. C. The Repair Man. —~ a, FA R T le Sk Be NT OL BE ee l S0 9 SN BR of ne — ii i ae s s Sh i es ee al l ai e Mh te le h ae d pe e ee 2 os ey = a pi a s eS TE s ee e ee £ ‘ . ¥ f * SP O R E S et 4? ea e Sp i g a ge e Sy , es i ai r e s de t e (i k e a . a A 7 ee ee e oe ee Pe r r o i te A hi a sh e e Fe ad : ee Ra ae ed a re s Sake sR ae re e r po t s d eh h a c o g i o g s Ge m a n da e IE S an e eS La g e r _ = . oe ae s ee r et r e e , Se e s Fe . PO E Be PM aS a eg ee om e a at Rn fr r e on a n pa Sa t e np ae » 2a ee e JUDGES AND REGISTRARS. County Board of Elections Met Yes- | The County Commissioners Decide to terday and Named Those Who Will Preside at the Coming Election.— The List Complete. The county board of elections which is composed of Mr. R. V. Brawley, chairman, Mr. W. D. Tem-|the court house yesterday morning pleton, secretary, and Mr. J. C. Duke, | for the monthly meeting. met at the court house and setected judges and registrars to serve at the |} ter of business transacted was a vote taken by which the county assumes The list as made out by them is as | one-half of the responsibility for the follows; the first named in each case | maintainanceof the Billingsly hospit- November election. being the registrar and the others the judges Barringer, J. C. Shinn, J. A. Chandler -and F. H. Wallace; Beth- any, J. W. Vickery, E. R. McAuley and J.P. Gryder; Chambersburg, G. W. McNeely, G. F. Shepherd and H. S. Hair; Coddle Creek No 1, J- H. Cloaninger, W. M. Neel and J. L. Perry; Coddle Creek No 2, E. ec Deaton, C. E. Hawthorne and J. P. Hudson: Concord, E. G. White, W. T. Watt and B. P. Guy; Cool Spring, W. S. Page, C. W. Leckie and J. L. Holton: Davidson, A. S. McKay, C. H. Cornelius and G. M. Josey; Eagle Mills, G. W. Baity J. C. Joyner and J. T. Nicholson; Fallstown, J. M. Patterson, C. M. Wagner and Jake C. Troutman; New Hope, T. H. Wil- liams, S. A. Godfrey and B. E. Weis- ner: Olin, J. W. Vanstory. se: Siceloff and D. C. Rhyne; Sharpes- burg, T. M. Marshall, T. A. Bailey and A. R. Bowles; Shiloh, E D. Brady, A. W. Stevenson and J. Cc. Brown: Statesville Nol, W. W. Turner, Wesley Privett and A. F. Heath. Statesville No. 2, John A. McLean, J. K. Morrison and T. S. Barkley: Statesville No. 3, R. B. Joyner, W. J. Lazenby and F. J. Axley: Statesville No. 4, R. O. Lein- ster, J. A. Brady and W. L. Harbin; Turnersburg, Dr. F. B. Gaither, A N. Holmes and J. A. White; Urion Grove, J. P. Howard, Z. R. Tharpe and J. P. Bolin. ——_——_++ oo ————_ PERSONAL NOTES. Dr. J. J. Mott left yesterday for Radford, Va., on business. Mr. James Deaton, of Mooresville, was here yestreday on business. Neill Miller left this morning to enter the academy at Hiddenit. Mr. Robert Joyner, of Wilming ton, is visiting his father in this city. Mr. Zeb V. Turlington, of Moores- ville, was in town on business yes- terday. Miss Clara Foard left yesterday for Lenoir to enter Davenport Col- lege. Mr. Oscar Templeton, of Moores- ville, was in the city yesterday on busines. Mr. C. R. Hudson has returned from a visit to points in the North and West. r Mr. Walter Turner left yesterday for Richmond, Va., to enter a busi- ness college. Miss Dora Goodman has returned to her home at Connelly Springs after a week’s visit here. Mr. John Bell Glover leaves Thurs- day for Mebane, where he will attend Bingham school again. Mr. John White went to Taylors- ville yesterday, where he expects to remain for the rest fo the week. The Charlotte News says: Mr. Wm. C. Miller, of Statesville, is in the city, a guest of the Selwyn hote,. Mr. Vance Norwood left Saturday night for Wilmington on a business trip. He is expected to return to- morrow. Mrs. A. A. Colvert left yesterday for Terrel, Catawba county, to visit Mrs. T. B. Conner. She will be away and perhaps longer. Mr. J. E. Boyd returned yesterday from Huntersville. His family, who had been visiting there for some time, returned with him. Mr. Ralph Echard, of the postoffice force, returned today from his two week’s vacation. He spent most of the time at Charlotte. Hon. and Mrs. W. F. Stevenson, of Cheraw, S. C., were guests at Hotel Iredell Sunday and yesterday and went to Davis Springs last night. Mr. H. H. Coon, of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting his mother, Mrs. M. C. Coon, on Front street. Mr. Coon is connected with the Nashville Publishing Co. Mr. Frank Cooper and Leone Si-| Coble in a protracted meeting, now mon left today for Durham. Frank goes to enter Trinity College and Leone will resume his studies at the Trinity Park School. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Webb, of Ashe- ville, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Webb’s mother, Mrs. W. G. Lewis, on | Statesville Loan and Trust Company Mrs. Webb will be| building has moved to town from here until the latter part of the} Hickory. Center street. week. Mr. Martin Salmons, of Buck] dence on Mulberry street, vacated by Shoals, spent last night in the city. He was accompanied by one of nis}. sons and this morning they left for Charlotte, where the young man is to enter the medical college. BILLINGSLY HOSPITAL. Shoulder Part of the Responsibility For Its Maintainance—Settle With Contractor Ordway and Transact Other Routine Business. The county commissioners met at Probably. the most important mat- al, the city assuming the other half. A committe from the board of al- dermen, headed by Mayor H. P. Grier appeared and urged the action, as did Dr. M. R. Adams and Dr. A. F. Houck. It was represented to the board that already the institution was prac- tically on a paying basis and that probably it would so continue. The support asked for was mainly in the nature of a guarantee that would tend to give the hospital a substantial credit and standing. The main business of the meeting was road matters. Testimony in a road case in which Mr. J. M. Clark was plaintiff, and Mr. Cyrus Roseman was defendant, brought a cloud of witnessés from the neighborhood in Fallstown. Both sides were represented by counsel. The case was decided in favor of Roseman. The commissioners accepted the new macadam road built by Ordway & Co. and final settlement was made with Mr. J. A. Ordway, who had Middling... ........ ------10 Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: Octeber 8G 25. Cee oe ee oe December. . 2. oon we oe eee 8.46 December. ... a oe OO Ra RAB OR a ss clheother crag oon OORT EERO RE ioc ca en erin tn wi win oto om wk 8.50 * ——_~+2e———— A Hospital Association. Several ladies have interested themeslves in the matter of forming a hospital association. A meeting to formulate plans for the organization will be held tomor- row afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. J. Evans on West Broad street. All ladies interested in the organi- zation of the association are request- ed to be presentat 4 p. m. On His Vacation. Rev. F. J. Mitchiner has gone to Franklinton to spend a month’s va- cation with relatives. Rev. Chas. A. Leonard will supply the pulpit at the Western Avenue Baptist church while the pastor is away. Mr. Leonard is assisting Rev. Lee Davis in a meeting at New Bethany church, Shiloh township, this week. 9-41 >P-~ Men’s Bible Class. A Twentieth Century Men’s Bible Class was organized last Sunday at the Second Presbyterian church, col- ored. Fifteen men were present. Next Sunday, the class will meet at 10 a. m. for bible study. C. H. Bur- ton will teach the lesson. All men are invited to attend. J. H. Smith is superintendent of the school. —_———_++or oe Gone to Wilson. Mr. A. W. Holler went to Wilson yesterday, where he is conducting a plumbing business. In the future Mr. Holler expects to find it neces- sary to divide his time between this city and Wilson, devoting about half of it to each place. ————_++@>-oe—————_ Will Assist at a Meeting. Rev. H. H. Robbins went to Maiden yesterday to join Mrs. Robbins. He will be there for a week and during that time will assist Rev. Mr. in progress at the Methdist church at Maiden. ——_++or-o————_ New Barber Here. . Mr. W. F. Howard, who wili open a barber shop in the basement of the The. family is living in the resi- Mr. Jesse Brown. ————-4-e Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF | His practice is limited to diseases of piano and sight singing. Phone/| eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting 9-8-tf | glasses. MR. AND MRS. SNYDER With the Gentry Bro.’s Shows. — = Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 x going off to school in a few x x Suit Case in Statesville for x y aN ¥ ee MEE RE wee Hee + REE He ET AT TRUNKS----SUIT CASES! % x Your son or daughter will be They will needa Trnnk 7S, ee Let us show you or Suit Case. through our stock. The best ==$5.00 5, h. MILLER hie Shoe Man’ a R I C E p e s t e we we F R D R E ~ Sik Kh LE SEER SEA me Shh a aed _ ee a meen : — ‘ . y Ct. I. LE : é eS SSSES TEE FEES SESE SSESS —_~ there is no reason why your gy THE AID OF SANITARY PLUMBING v a r e s & kitchen sink cannot be kept xs as ia maculately clean as the +. vei dishes you eat from. Aj! MW ‘, danger of disease germs, ver- es min or foul odors is abso- Aa xf lutely eradicated, because it kh ids can easily be cleaned and A il kept so. If yor are building AX ee if 2 new house or repairing an A : TTT id one, get into com =n ay AS ; \ O 4 muni { , mT ee cation with A. W. Holler & W oe Co., the most scientific sani- fA ay tary plumbers. They can >» Ww give you the latest ideas and yy ov? valuable information regari- <) wy ing cost, ete., and do the \W We work necessary in irrepr oes style. ¥ w A, W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY jf of All Kinds on neal G THE LARGEST MAIL ORDER BOOK HOUSE IN THE WORLD EDT THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, Ga. Boot: IT Established 1860 We all know that knowledge is power: }..... = Folks’ Bibles Books for Girls ee of use ere uneble to buy books to acquire —: s. 8. : Ree Bibles nome = : a perenne aaa ton! ae cas) gli ememn amily es ovels, Hig! However, we have solved the problem, [----- Red Letter Bibles Young People’s Library aod are now prepared to give you,direct from ourfactory, .-5. 5. Bibles Business the beneft of our many years of thought and labor. = ------ -w-Pocket a ee t a os oe iid’s Life ris seoeeeStOC! emer meee good library. By P'""" Child’s Story of the Bible......Doctor Book ol you can buy ON or three books, oralarge f'""""” Bible Stories = ------ Dictionaries tion of books, N CREDIT. fo = may a ee of eee a Polit re iidren’s Story Boo .esoeeAmerican Star Speaker HOW TO GET OUR PLAN es Children’s Histories }...... Wild Beasts, Birds, sie Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, cut out thie advertisement and mail to us, and we will Name seod you, without further obligation on your part. a full Ci T $ descriptios of what you want, as well as fully outline ~'tY OF SOWD tate, wr.plan. Be sure to mention this oaper. Street and No., P.O. Box, or R. F. D. 3At The Gem this Week! : MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: ‘‘Haunted Castle,’’ ‘‘“Students’ Jokes,”’ with two others. Doors Open at 7 O’clock. @ e e v e e n c c e e c e H H y E l Q ) E l § 4 H E H P H o E y BSSOSOS00006900%SOE96085909 Rome sonerenenenenee = 5 That Show Window! £ S At the Store of Quality! Have You Seen It? If Not, Why Not? = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. Phone No. 80. : Prescriptionists. A ‘Shove Down Ina sharp contest nothing but “quality” and | appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST” Black 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 everythi best yarn, best colors, best machines and best ele. with are making. We have all of the above. A for the goods of “quality.” sk your dealer THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. charge of the work. Over stocked, must scll. Come AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL - Phone No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. = COTTON MARKET. amen ae $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. | \y SBBBSBSIITS2S323335 SsSscee _ = STATESVILLE HOUSE STATESVILLE HOUSE | een ennp ee as FURNISHING CO. FURNISHING CO. qanoacoseseseuecosasascoqecssoosoooorssosooosonrnsss Strict good middling..... ...10%4 Good middling... «+--+ 10% THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. 3 Of Statesville, N. C. : IS PREPARED to transact all 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 methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS............$30,000.00 ToTaL RESOURCES OVER..0.--0000--esses-eeeeeee $440,000.00 $ é i 4 § 3 $ SHAREROLDERS LIARILITY.........c0 seseaseeeeeee $40,000.00 ; i i OFFICERS E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec snd Treasurer, C. E. BUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G, CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department Baca net ase 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 Potomae River.” “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business met for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, HB | they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. Single, Deuble 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—Bcokkeeping, 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, V2. = a SRA SAREE SSO EE IS ST EP TE EE Ee VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There area number of advantages to those enrolling at this season of the year, b es ed the course, i J esides you will have comple READY TO ACCEPT A POSITION of which many will be offered, | after the election. red, when business begins to rally ‘ CAPITAL STOCB......ceceseeseees oo cee, enssscessesee $40,000.00 | : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLECE Newport News,-Va. ~ W.R. HILL, Principal. Bell Phone 390 J. M. RESSLER., President. AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehouseme®, Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who 2% 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 ¢0F respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big demand for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further A 247 ie ator _—— —_ such a combination you can produce the best of what you : ro particulars, ; ‘ omg iS is — : he eta’ pe Ee eR MAY VENING MA Statesville, N. U., Wednesday Evening, September 9, 1908. Prof. Thompson and tis Work FORTUNATE SCHOOL CHILDREN. Boys and Girls Have a Splendid Grad- ed School, With the Best of In- structors and Everything is in Readiness For the Work to Com- mence on Monday Next. It is probably true that a very smali per cent of the parents of the local school children fully realize what truly splendid educational facil- ities are offered for the benefit of lit- tle ones. Of course the children are not ex- pected to either realize, or at the time show much apprecitation of what is being done for them along these They take things as they come and never stop to think of what is be- ing done for them, of the sacrifices that are made for their welfare. To many of them, the school-day life is 2 burden, a thing they wish had never existed. Statesville’s public school system has long taken a front rank, when compared with those of other South- ern cities, even those of a much great er population. Our schools have been falked about, favorably dis- cussed, and the original ideas of Prof. D. Mott Thompson, the superintend- ent, which have been put into opera- tion have been eagerly seized upon and are now doing much to promote the eficiency of the graded school systems of many other cities. Statesville is exceedingly fortunate in having such aman as Prof. Thomp- son to guide the destinies of her pub- lic schools but that this is fully real- ized and appreciation is shown by his unanimous selection, year after year, to the position he has held so long and so honorably. lines. He Gets No Vacation. If Prof. Thompson ever gets a va- cation no one knows of it. When sraduation time comes in June, the pupils are as free as the winds until the bell rings again in the early fall summoning them to their books. The teachers are off for their various homes or summer resorts and for the present their work is over. With Prof. Thompson. however, things are different. To him the vacation days of the summer are busy ones_ indeed. Teachers and pupils gone, he at once sets himself to the task of getting things in readiness for the commence- ment of the next school year. The present summer has been a particularly busy one for him. Improvements in and Out. When the teachers and pupils ar- rive next Monday morning to again take up their work they will find everything in readiness for their re- ception All of the 14 school rooms have been thoroughly “‘touched up,’’ disin- fected, floors oiled, ete There are two large rooms in the part of the building that are not re- quired and consequently have not been fitted up for school work. This can be done, however, on short notice whenever they may be needed. The big auditorium is still incomplete but is sufficiently near finished to admit of its being used for the morning de- votional exercises and whenever ft may be desired. During the summer a compiete sewerage system has been installed in the new part of the building and draign pipes put up to convey off the rain water that may fall. Drinking fountains of a new design have been placed on each floor. The child drinks direct from the fountain and its Hps touch nothing that has been touched by those of another. From a sanitary standpoint these are nearly perfect. The sewer system works automatically and fs a model of its kind. Closets and lavitories for both boys and girls, also sinks have been installed in the new por- tion of the building and the hallways have been completed. There is a library th each school room and a general one in the room adjoining the superintendents’ office. Here is located the teachers’ library and on its shelves are to be found many volumes of great value to the instructors in their work. Outside the Building. The grounds about the Statesville graded school building have received most favorable comment from _ the them. At the recent State Teachers Con- vention at Charlotte the State Super- intendent of Schools stated in an ad- dress that the grounds surrounding the Statesville building were the neatest and best kept grounds of any public school grounds in the state. Prof. Thompson also has a letter from the state superintendent in which that official expresses himself in similar, although guage. The grounds are looked after as carefully, probably more carefully by Prof. Thompson than they would be if they were his personal property ana the building in the center his in- dividual castle. The hedges, grown from the seed under the Professor's supervision, are now handsome af- fairs and are well trimmed. There is a great variety of trees, the ever- greens being planted by the teachers and Prof. Thompson has told them what is likely to happen to their in- dividual tree in case they take a no- tion to get married. He doesn’t take kindly to the idea of his teach- ers getting married for when the matrimonial fee stings one of his teachers he usually finds himself in the market for another teacher and good ones, at least, as efficient in- structors as he now has on his list are difficult tofind. Vice President’s Trec. One of the attractions of which both pupils and parents are very ground is a tree that was planted by Mr. Stevenson when he was vice- president of the United States. Grover Cleveland’s vice president it in the ground. The tree has thrived and grown until it is now about nine inches in diameter at the base. It is situated at the left of the main entrance to the old portion of the building as one enters. This Year's Prospects. Last year 654 white pupils were enrolled. It is believed that this number will be very materially in- ereased when the _ list is made up next Monday. Superintendent Thompson requests all pupils who did not attend the zraded schools, white, last year and propose to attend this term to meet at the school building tomorrow promptly at 10 o’clock. Theobject is to arrange and classi- fy these new pupils, so as to be ready for the opening, Monday, September, 14th. The colored children will meet at the school building for the colored. at the same hour and for the same purpose. ——++ ao COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: stronger lan- Strict good middling........ 10144 Good middime..... ......- 101% ROR SCRCR ESIC 5 10 Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: OCCODOTE cca ee eae 8.83 December..... hatte eae OIG PRRERAE RS Visite oi eli a cel ool ol panes §.56 ESR Et oe oc Scotian 8.61 Washington, Sept. 9.—The cen- sus bureau announced yesterday morning that its reports showed 397,924 bales of cotton ginned from the growth of 1908 to September 1, as compared with 200,278 bales of the corresponding date last year. The active ginneries reporting num- ber 6.618. ——_+ + His Sister Very Sick. Rev. W. A. Lutz received a mes- sage this morning conveying the sad intelligence that his sister, Mrs. Sarah A. Carpenter, whose home is at Maiden, N. C., is very ill. Mr. Mr. Lutz will probably go to that place this afternoon. ———_+<@se—_———" Mr. Heath Takes Position. Mr. John W. Heath, who has been in the insurance business for some years has accepted a new position. The Monerweight Scale Co., of Chicago, has recently put agents in this field. Mr. Heath being one. He left today to take up his work in Rockingham county. ~<a "Miss Tina Rice of Wilson, who is spending her vacation in Western North Carolina is visiting at the home of Mrs. B. J. Ross on the Bou- levard. i press and educators who have seen PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss Nellie Beard is visiting sis- ters at Salisbury. Mr. S. W. Stimson and@Mr. J. G. Shelton were in Greensboro yester- day. Mr. J. S. MeIntesh of Taylorsville, was registered at Hotel Iredell last night. Mr. Jacob Wallace of New York arrived last night to visit relatives in this city. Mr. W. J. Hayner of Dayton, Ohio, was a visitor in the city the first of the week. Mr. W. Chas. Weatherman and sis- ter, Miss Lula, of Jennings, are visit- ing in the city. Miss Frances Nicholson left this morning for Tarboro, where she is a teacher in the public schools. Mr. J. W. Worthington of Shef- field. Ala.. was the guest of his friend Mr. E. M. Purdy on Monday. Mr. W. C. Wize, who spent yester- day in the city left last night for Charlotte. Mrs. Lem Patterson and _ child, went to Salisbury this morning for atwo week visit with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Webb. Mr.| Vance Norwood, publisher of The Mascot, returned this morning from Wilmington, his former home, where he has been since Sunday. Mr. A. H. Gilmore left this morn- ing for his vacation. While gone he will visit New York, Boston and Mon- treal, Canada.. Col. Geo. R. Watkins of Cross- more, N. C., and Mr. J. D. Grimes of Lexington, are spending the day | with Prof. Meacham, at the State Farm. Mr. Jake Schrameck, of Augusta, Ga., who has been a guest at the home fo Mr. and Mrs. Sol Simon for some days, returned to Augusta yes- teday. Mrs. H. Lee Lazenby aud daughter Miss Elizabeth, who have been visit- ing their home folks here are now the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Laz- enby at Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. King and child who were visiting at Mr. E. P. Holland’s in Bethany township were in the city on Thursday on their way home at Hartsville, S. C. Mr. Capp, representing the Haas Tailoring Co., of Baltimore, who has been with Sloan Clothing Co., for a few days, leaves this evening. Mrs. H. L. Steele and children, who have been visiting Mrs. Steele’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Harbin, and other relatives in Statesville, re- turned Monday to their home at Co- lumbia, S. C. Mrs. A. F. Alexander and child, of Walla Walla, Wash., who have been visiting relatives in Staatesville and the country, left Saturday for Meck- lenburg cuonty to visit at the home of Dr. H. Q. Alexander. Mrs. D. W. Jones and child, of Oglesby, Tex., have arrived to spend some time at the home of Mrs. Jones’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Culbreth. This is Mrs. Jones’ first visit home since she married and went to Texas to live. Misses Helen Ardrey and Mary Choate, who attended a house party given last week by Miss Florence Sharpe, at her home at the Dr. J. J. Mott place near town, have returned to their homes at Pineville, Mecklen- burg county. ; R. F. Weatherman is expected here this week on a_ visit. Mr. Weatherman has been at Wake-For- est, where he graduated last Spring. He only studied law five months and has stood the examination success- fully. —_——_+~+@>eo_——" Hotel Being Improved. The old St. Charles hotel, which has recently been leased to Mr. Mi- senheimer, is receiving a new coat of paint, which improves its looks wonderfully. The interior of the building will also be improved, and Mr. A. D. Cooper, and force of men are busily engaged in putting in electric lights. Mr. Misenheimer says it is his purpose to run a nice place, and ex- pects to cater to the traveling public. - ——_+<@>-o——"—" Special at the Gem. Miss Martha Moore and Miss Mul- laly are planing to give a vaudeville sketch at the Gem tomorrow night. Patrons of the shows in the city know these young ladies talent for this work, and no doubt a large and well pleased audience will be pres- ent. { Clement Decides STATE Responsible.—Mrs. Child May be Sent Home. Washington, Sept. Attorney General Clement, of North Carolina, and President Gillett, of the state board of health, have no- tified the District of Columbia com- missioners that it is the federal gOv- ernment’s duty, not North Carolina’s to care for John R. Early, the leper, isolated here, whose case has attrac- ted widespread attention. Mr. Clement says railroads would not knowingly transport the leper, and that the latter could not go through the country to his home in Polk county, because of communica- tion with people. Both officials point out that Early, though a North Carolina citizen, contracted the lep- rosy in the Phillippines service. Dr. Gillett says Mrs. Early and her child, if they return to the state will be strictly quarantined, unless properly certified to be free from leprosy. The District commissioners have asked for advice as to forcing Nortk Carolina to take the leper. The Barber—A Communication. Statesville, N. C., Sept 8th. Dear Editor: I noticed 2 communication in the Evening Mascot a few days ago, giv- ing justice as near as the autho: could, to the poor much talked. cussed and abused, but nevertheless. one of the most necessary evils 0/ the day, the tonsorial artist. That last word is not French, but hair and amputates your beard. Yet he never says a word, but thinks a think occasionally. ’ think the tnan who wrote that epistle is a gentleman, and scholar in the truest-Sense of the word. 1 know that when he shall have thrown this mortal “‘kink’’ his soul will be conveyed to the breezes and the immortal part if him will be wafted away up and beyond the “Seven Stars.’’ Here is where all great and good men like him go to spend eternity with the just gone be- fore. I mean barbers. I would like to get one glorious glimpse of so just a man before he shall have entered upon the duties of a just person made perfect. We ali know that a man gets shaved and has hair cut and all he is heir to without being troubled with anything more than a dull blade and onions sometimes. Now the ladies won’t understand this for they don’t talk much any way.’’ But the barber is one animal of much sorrow, and few words, and unaccustomed to anything but scrap- ing chins and the groans of his vic- tims. _Now before we take up the whole paper, we will give this prodigous prodigy a tapering squeeze and good- day. From one who is friendly to the barber. Johnathan Millthrope. ———2<r oe With the Sick. ‘The condition of Mrs. J. D. Cox, at the Billingly hospital does not improve much. Gen. J. F. Armfield who has been sick for some time is slightly im- proved. Miss Mary Vickery who is very ill with typhoid fever has been taken to the Billingly hospital. Miss Lucile Devereaux, whi is at the Billingly hospital continues very sick. Mr. Sidney Fleming who has been ill with fever at the Billingly hos- pital, is improving nicely, and ex- pects to be out soon. ————<~—@— oe" Benbow Hotel Loser. The Daily Industrial News says: «‘w. V. Harper, a man represent- ing himself to be a_ traveling sales- man, passed a worthless check for $200 o nthe Benbow hotel yesterday morning and left, going in the direc- tion of Charlotte. When it was as- certained that the check was not good the Charlotte police authorities were notified to arrest him. “The Greensboro policemen were notified last night that Harper has been arrested in Charlotte. He will be brought to Greensboro today.” About Early IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. Clement Says Early Contracted Dis- ease in Army, and the State is not Early and 8.—Assistant it means the poor fellow who your | Secure his rights and allow no man F All Will Vote for Mr. Bryan NEARLY A MILLION NEGROES. Dr. Carrothers Thinks it Will be a Good Thing for the Negroes if They Will Exercise Independence in Politics and Not Blindly Vote the Republican Ticket. Washington, Sept 9.—Declaring that 800,060 or 900,000 voters of the country will cast their ballot next November “for Bryan as a re- buke to the Roosevelt administra- tion for its treachery in dealing with the negro soldiers, and the lily white propaganda of the south, which means the political death of the American negro,” the Rev. Sylvester L. Carrothers spoke at a meeting of colored voters at Galbraith, M. E. church last evening. Dr. Carrothers, who is president of the national independent, civil and political league of American negroes, spoke in reply to negro leaders who are urging the cause of Taft. He Hotel Burned: ALL EXITS CUT OFF BY FLAMES. Half a Hundred Men and Women Cling to Windows Until Rescued, But Several Jump and are Injured. One Man Suffocated in His Room. Tried to Escape but Was Weak From Intoxication. Denver, Col., Sept. 9.—Awaken- ed from their sleep by the shouts of fire shortly after 4 o’clock yesterday morning, guests of the Hotel Bel- mont, 1737 Stout street, were thrown into a panic which resulted in the death of five. The dead: George Burtell, con- ductor; George Bode, Middletown, N. Y., died in hospital from effects of jumping from _ third-story win- dow; George Ott, Dodge City, Kas., died as result jumping from window. John D. Kane and H. M. Moore, and the serious injury of eight others. Within a few moments after the shout of fire sounded through the said, in part: “The fact that in every town in the union negroes are divided on the question of politics is the most en- couraging sign. No man now can tell to what political party the negro belongs by the color of his face. In future the negro purposes to vote for men and measures, and not for a party. “If 1,000,000 negroes will vote for Bryan in November the negroes of this country will receive more re- spect in the next four years than they have received in the last forty. In- lependence, industry, self-respect de- mand that the negro, like all other American citizens, use his ballot to to buy or sell him.’ _—_—_—_++@>-e—__— Statesville, R. F. D. No. 8. Farmers are very busy breaking wheat land and pulling fodder. Rev. Mr. Johnson filled his regu- lar appointment at Bethlehem church the first Sunday. Miss Nanny Norris who is suffer- ing with Bright’s disease does not improve. Mr. G. W. Nash is slowly. Mr. T. P. Morrow who has been sick for the last few days is ready for work again we are glad to note. improving to lose his saddle in Statesville Au- gust 29. After taking it off his mule he put it in a wagon that stood near by him and he would be glad if the finder would notify him. Everybody subscribe for the good old Mascot. Come on _ correspon- dents and give us all the news. With much success to the Msacot ret <P Gene Cleanest Show in the World. That the public enjoy, and will patronize a show that is thoroughly clean in all-its methods will be seen September 11, when the Gentry Bros. are billed to appear here for two performances. The amusement loving part of the population of this section of the country will support any attraction that has merit, and at the same time is carried out in a legitamate manner, and this is what the Gentry Bros. owe all their success to for the past twenty years, and perhaps there is not a show upon the road today that is more highly thought of, or one that receives a warmer welcome wherever it makes its appearance. te Oil Tank Explodes. Salisbury, Sept 8.—A large tank near the Salisbury city limits explod- ed late last night, causing consnder- able damage. Ran Ragan, superin- tendent of the Salisbury electric plant, near the scene of the explo- sion, was enveloped in the flying oil and had a narrow escape. A bolt of lightning is supposed to have caused the accident and the city was envel- oped in darkness for a time. —_— <4 -o— Editor Sherrill Here. Mr. John B. Sherrill, editor of the Concord Times and the efficient sec- retary of the North Carolina Press Association, accompanied by Mrs. Sherrill, was in Statesville yester- day morning on his way to Hidden- ite, where he: and Mrs. Sherrill will spend a week. i house guests in every room rushed to the exists. All of these were cut off by the flames. There was no way to escape except through the windows and by jumping out. Half a hundred men, women and children could be seen clinging out of the windows when the fire com- panies arrived. Before any assistance could be se- cured several persons jumped from the burning building to the side- walk. Of these Moore was one. Kane was suffocated in his room. He entered late in the evening in an intoxicated condition. It is evident that after he heard the warning he rushed to the window to leap to the adjoining roof. The window was locked and being weak from the in- fluence of liquor he was unable to make his eseape. R. B. Moore, of Philadelphia, who was instantly killed by jumping from the third story window, recently came from the east for his health. ——+<ePro——_—-_. To Be Married in Charlotte. Cards reading as fillows have been received here “Mr. and Mrs. P. Bowden request the honor of your prensence at the marriage of their niece, Selma A. Keer, to Mr. Springs R. Alexander, Wednesday evening, the ninth day of September, one thousand nine hund- Mr. R. F. Bost had the misfortune jred and eight, at nine o’clock, at their home, seven hundred and -eight, North Davidson stret, Charlotte, N. Cr. A number from here will attend the wedding. Miss Kerr is the daughter if Mr. R. L. Kerr and a niece of Misses Thomas and J.S. Kerr. She has been making her home with Mr. and and its many readers I will ring off. | Mrs. Bowden for some time. The groom-elect is a railroad man, with headquarters in Chazlotte. Mr. Caldwell Will Speak. The Democrats of Shiloh township will meet at Gilbert’s school houses Saturday night, 12th, to organize a Democratic club. It is the purpose to elect a presi- dent and secretary of.the club and a vice president for each school district in the township, and to have the meetings held on Saturday nights, as often as convenient, at the different school houses, thus embracing, by ro- tation, the whole township. Lawyer L. C. Caldwell, of this city, will address the first meeting. —_———++-o—————_ Local Items. Mr. W. C. Weatherman, of Jen- nings lost his coat between Harmony and Statesville yesterday. He has an ad in this paper, informing the party who finds it, where to leave it The work on the new Mills building is progressing nicely. Car- penters began work Monday. Work is progressing nicely on Mr. Flake Steele’s handsome new home on Mulberry street. : There will be an amateur play at the Gem tomorrow night. Mr. W. R. Sloan is contemplating making some new improvement on his home on East Front stree.t Poke Miller and his famous col- ored quartette will appear in States- ville on the evening of Sept. 22, in Shearer’s Music Hall. ———_++@re——————"" Mr. Love to Speak. Rev. C. Y. Love will speak at the prayermeeting service at the ‘Associ- ated Reform church tonight. — a == No. 306 rive Are Dead ke t s Se eT ay 1 ag Sk t > ae ~ 96 os Ni n ay ” , pi e l n i n e n a i d e d i i i n a m n ip i e h ie d aa ea t aa at a ac e s ee a ae el e ee e co es Ss is st as aa iy THE EVENING MASCOI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 199 Court Street Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. —— Sabscription Price, = ubscription Price, - $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week “entered atthe Postofiice in Statesville J. ©, as second-class mui] matter. — DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. “or Lieutenant Governor. W. Cc. NEWLAND. For Seeretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: T. W. BICKETT. | It is said that Carrie Nation has a ’ 'fartune of £250,000. She carved it | swith her little hatchet. — Let the Evening Mascot go to tke boy or girl of at school. It wili be a pleasant visitor and like a jetter from home. ——_——_~<+ The 25 cent novelis announced. There are already a heap of 25 cent novels o nthe market but they sell for $1.50. ——__—_*#+<> &___—_—_ It is suggested that somebody ought to “apotheosize the telephone zvirl who remained at the switch- board to warn the people down the valley of the coming of the flood until she herself was swallowed up by the raging torrent.” Vouldn't it be bet- ter to fing ovt whether she has left anybody behind dependent on her for a living? —- —__ 4+ —————— “There is one good thing about the arctic circle, where the days are six months long, a ninety-day note does not fall due so fast,” says the Darton News. But what’s the good of it? There are nothing but ice- ibanks np there.—Washington Her- aid. But they are solid icebanks and rarely go into liquidation. ———_—++ >> e—_——_: YELLOW JOURNALISM, RIGHY. “Rarmers are Happy,” declares a headline in the Mooresville Enter- prise, and then it goes on to say that “Little hope is entertained for Miss Y an ae >} + : ea 2 > } For Commissioner of Agriculture: ! wWnhite’s recovery,” and that old man W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. Y¥. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. ? Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N, HACKETT. COUNTY. —__——- For Senator: ZED V. LONG. Wor Representatives: N. D, TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: L O. WHITE. For County Surveyor: R, F. RIVES. For Coroner: P. C, CARLTON. For Sheriff : JAMES M. DEATON. For Register cf Deeds: JAMES E. BOYD. For Treasurer: W. REESE SLOAN. For County Commissioners : N. B. MILLS. H. C. SUMMERS RF GAITHER D. E, TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON, J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. &. HILL. ———_ 9+ ~~ - Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 9.—Gen- erally fair tonight except dain in ex- treme southeast portion Thursday. ———_——$_~<4-4+ > It seems to be a debatable ques- tion whether Roosevelt is carrying Taft or Taft Roosevelt. EO The sheath gown likes the elements of necessity to make it a success. For with dusty or muddy streets and white skirts, what does any self-re- specting woman want ofa sheath gown. ——_—_—__—__4 4 The 17-year-old bride. who made a melodramatic scene in court by waving her marriage certificate de- fiantly when she was arraigned as a stubborn child, got away with the situation, but certainly demonstrated that the rod had been spared in her case. -——___<§¢<@>>-o——_—_ It is a happy ending that makes the public acquainted with the 27- year-old romance in the family of General Daniel E. Sickles. And this is the best way for the story of dis- agreement to become known—when it is happily over. ~~ Howell was found dead. To cap the climax the editor cele- brates this cheerful news by coming out in colors. ———+< JUST HUMAN, THAT’S ALL. Jt is charged that Bank Examiner John B. Cunningham was intoxicated when he ordered -the Cosmopolitan national bank of Pittsburg closed, and it is claimed that the bank is in better condition today than it was sxhen the last report was accepted by controller of the currency. The unheppy importance of this, i? the charge is proved, is the calling of attention to the fact that, having set 2 watchdog on our financial institu- tions. we must now, apparently, hire a man to watch the dog—and next, in «ll probability, somebody to watch the man. Of course, all that is really proven is that a bank examiner is humen afte: all. ————__+<+@>-e—————— DRAINAGE CONVENTION. Considerable enthusiasm has been aroused regarding the Drainage Con- vention that is to be held at Newbern, today and tomorrow. At this convention plans will be considered for draining swamp lands of North Carolina that will make it practicable for all owners of land suitably located for draining to carry out the drainage plans without any immediate outlay of money. In other words, the drainage of the swamp lands can be accomplished without its costing the owner any money except what he is able to de- rive directly from the land itself and due to drainage. Jt will represent money that it would be impossible for him to obtain out of the land under normal con- ditions. —_————_<<+ > Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. - UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight column 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. Ss FF FE 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 CORT ISMN ar aI Ta tr Lyceum Course Promised. Mr. Templeton, of Raleigh, who is! here getting subscriptions for a ly- ceum course says he has neariy enough tickets sold io promise the plays. This is the highest class of enter- tainment, and we hope to see it here. The season tickets do not cost much and every one skould get ont. The following is the attractions promised if enough tickets are sold: October 19, Victors Royal Venetian Rand. November 26, Coveny Com- pany. January 5, Commonwealth Concert Company. January 14. Ly- eeum Grand Concert Co., Feb. i6. Italian Boys. ———__++@>o—_—__— Editor Craven Here. Mr. George B. Craven, editor of the Selma News, was in the city yes- terday and stated that politics is be- coming very interesting in Johnston county. He predicted that the Democratic majority would be greater in John- ston this year than it was in 1906, the people being aroused. —_————— >>> Statesville R. F. D. No. 3. Prof. E. O. Shaver closed his music school at Duck Creek school house last Saturday night with good success A protracted meeting is in prog- ress at the Troutman Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Johnson, the pas- tor, is doing some fine preaching. Mr. Will Shaver is visiting his uncle, Mr. J. A. White, at Harmony. —_——_—_—_+ ro" Recruiting Officer Returns. Sergent W. P. Gilbert. of the local recruiting station who has been vis- iting his sister, Mrs. G. B. Phillips, on McAdoo avenue at Greensboro, Ladies Will be Interested. Every lady in the county should read the advertisement of the Sher- rili-White Company which appears in another column. This firm finds the fall coming on. During the early summer when, the panic was at its worst and prices were extremely low in the big north- ern markets, this firm jumped into the market and bought heavily at lower figures than could have been obtained under ordinary conditions. These goods are now coming in and their advertisement tells some- thing about them. Read the advertisement, but it is best to also make the store a visit. —_——_++ear-o———__ White-Cashion. Mr. J. R. W. White and Miss Della L. Cashion, daughter of Mr. John Cashion, were married today at 1 o’clock p. m. at the pride’s home, 5 miles east of the city, Rev. W. A. Lutz performing the ceremony. Immediately after the ceremony a dinner was served and later the wed- ding party drove to Mooresville. We wish the young couple a long and prosperous married life. —_——__4anr oe Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. | ee Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE has reurned to the city. FURNISHING CO. A SOSOOSCSSOSOHSSSHSOSISIBSE SHERRILL-WHITE COMET The fall season is and NEW GOODS are 0 00 0 0 8 @ winter. that will arrive daily. S daily. We placed many orders in the summer @ ata bargain and the goods are now coming in, @ and at prices that must appeal to you asa buyer. ® We want you to see the New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and Ali colors in Plains, Herringbone Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and now opening with us, coming in our house Sherrill-Whi 104 West Broad St. G© O 3 9 O 0 8 O 6 6 0 0 0 0 te Company . Statesville, N. C. '9 O 8 G 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 8 9 0 0 0 0 00 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 QOONSSSS]SSOSSV ESS ISSOSCSSOOST Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achiid dying of crouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with it. It’s worth its weight in gold lor these two things alone. :-: PRESD MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Willalso | Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all tke time. E. M. BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREET 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75¢ up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. =a WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. g Things done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Rear ct Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. oouthern Railway Co. lireat Highway Of Trade And = Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman _ Sleepip Cars on pee trains Reece rincipal Cities and Re the south ee High Class Dining Cars. Bey a ee and resorts on and re Southern Railway. eee __ “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in scenic west ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at ail seasons. Hotels of the bighest Ss - or detailed information a to nearest Ticket Agent, or Bey 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. ei GP ee <e sae lh ofl cn Washington, D.C. pe090e080e79 2208S =neceneqejejec *) 806 coceseceneeesSetetesee aceCe ne soe 00" oe A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. She wants Of course its e . . —_ALWAYS FRESH AT— w.F.HALL’S : Prescriptionist : 8S 8 Bk S 8 BE S E E E E E S IS O S SS E S E S E SE E E E E S E S : 28 : 2: RE S S S E B V S S SE L E S ST N ee e se e s se t e te s al a t e s es i SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank —— 1 5 Po . MO S S E OL S SE S S BS S E S S E ES S E ES S a* 1ST: Strength-Financial Strength OND. 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 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 ae CAPITAL 24 ~ il $4 SN SON ES ty 12 Safe Guarded By : Financial Integrity the Merchants & Farm2rs Bank assures you atsolute protection for all funds de- positea in its care. Court- eous attention to the needs of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve- ry facility demanded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of all who will avail themselves of onr services. FARMERS BAN OF STATESVILLE INCORPOXNATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: { T. STIMPSON, President. C.S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’ F. B. BUNCH, Sec’y & Treas. J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec’y & Treas. i Directors: T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Rei. J. A Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, I. & Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, &. B. Watts. t— +4 ——— sL. A. GOLDMAN} Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going t give away to my cuSs-; tomers. This contest ¢ will close November |. See me!. See them! L. A. Goldman.: S o r T © @ 2 © G2 2 0G 2 2 © 90 6 0 0 0 0 8 00 O O G S I S C O O O G C O E &2 O @ O 0 0 ® time.. 1 3 times. 6 times. 26 times CARLO: oats. MARTI pianc A 247 BUY Y¢ (AQN phone I Wil. of the 4: premium China W BUY Y¢ Ao Phong FOR § Alex party See o1 State: and outfi To be ré reasonab Brawley. LOST—I States found Harma Get ug subseril and we handson one of t White’s AN EX offere to i payin ture. agem(¢ safet Addr cot. CONG I cat asI h experi¢ Im crete dowu It work ¢ me 2i\ i g Pa t a ta 8 e t ah a a aM tT RN S IT k SP e N S Sa k a NS MO R E SS R N e¢ ~O P O C O 8 FP O OC e BO 8 @ PO PO C H O C E OO O C 8 25 6 . 6 + . ¢° @ ° . 3 ° a" ee e te s s a ta ta s e c e s et e : re OC Ie - PI I I O D VO R H I I O O G I O N @G O S 0 0 S 9 S G 0 0 8 O 9 0 E 0 0 8 0 0 6 S 0 3 9 0 0 8 9 | el e t a So r i en e i EN ai ATLL LSS. LT AOS CITE EES a EE SERENE NDS TLTELE IELTS GS POLITIES aS | ; This Set Consists : << 6 Diuner Plates R + 6 Pie Plates ; 6 Cups and WANT ADS | Bryan and Taft Both to Speak — ~ — Mooresville, R. F. D. No. 2. 1 ~ _ Here. {| Rain commenced again Saturday 3 ean sgurqaecneede ne © eents a line. On August 28th we will have | 2S if there was going to he another UNOS on scons 4 cents 4 line. | both the Br Sree eae ; |‘‘freshet’’ on the river. The creeks . : : + « alt ser ; G Gime. rs 3h cents a line. | ya e ake Feeords jare fuil andout at piaces. 26 times.................3 cents a line. CARLOAD OF FERTILIZER FOR oats. J. E. Sloop. sep9 3t. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piane and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 FOR SALE!—SMALL BAKE OVEN and outfit complete, in good condition To be replaced by larger one. Any reasonable offer accepted. E. M. Brawley. 4t. LOST—BETWEEN HARMONY AND Statesville, a blue dress coat. If found leave at Grose’s_ store at Harmony. W: C. Weatherman. sep9 2t* Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window.:- AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS for the Victor Talking machine. | They cannot be sold before that date, STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. mond, Va., Sept. 15th. Tae Southern Railway wiil op- erate its Popular Excursion to tichmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of TF irst- Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night in Richmond. Round trip from Statesville, $5.00. For detailed information See large flyers, or call on your depot agent. R. L. Vernoy, Trav. Pass. Agent. Designing Engraving Printing Publishing ‘ < % lain and Colored Postal Card Publishing ISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING . PLATES 209 East Forty-Secend St. , Vee York, U.S.A. Special—-For 54 cents we will mail 149 Fine Callin: . . - . : ee Cards (name only)in neat boy Send PLO. Money Oraer—no stamps. Sond Cte if edistr sins 15 desired Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called forana return- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ eare Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and- put dowu the kind that stays. Ix you wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening ~«7Viascot. : ae TAP AE we x ia ey EACH PEACE IS s) HANDSOMELY 5° DECORATFD with French De- caleomania, rep- ‘ resenting beauti- i ful violets in nat- ; ural color and a solid gold filligree 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, E | GINO. GUTTERS $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB A BARGAIN! In order to make a quick sale will sell 102 acres of land four miles East of Statesville at a bargain. Forty acres in cultiva- tion, 35 in oak and pine timber, small four room house, good outbuild= ings, fine orchard. Land generally level. Call or write quick or miss a bargain. ERNEST. G. GAITHER Insurance and Keal Estate Phone No. 23. Popular Excursion to Rich- | The cotton crop is just about half- ,a-crop. Nearly all corn and feed is | ruined on the crecks, and burned up jon up-land so Wwe may expect “hard | times.” Mrs. Erhriem Firw' : Lone’s Sanstoriam urday, for an overation for citis. Mr. J. S. Fisher will soon be ready to gin cotton, as doubel gin suction system. also run a corn mill. Dr. and Mrs. John T. Mocre have gone to Davis White Sulpkur springs. Hiddenite, to spend a few days. Mr. T. G. Deaton has a whistling i Was taken to in Stotesville Sat- appendi- he hes put ina He will a boy.’’ Mr. Wm. G. Evan’s will get to_do some ‘nursing,’ two boys at his house. J HI PAT. —_ +> ______ Do Yon Want Work? If you arecutof work, you can earn big money for a short time by getting out and hustling for the Mas- cot. The china dinner sets beinz given away by this paper, positively are not for sale by us. Many are offering big sums for them, from $5, up. We nave the names and addresses of several wha will take them at this price. If you want this money just get to work and earn a set. For the next few days, at least. we will guarantee you a purchaser at not less than $5 We guarantee thi sfor a few days. Do you understand? ——————++ 2-2 Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p.m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. <-> Harmony High School — The Harmony High School opened last Thursday with a hundred pupils. This is almost double the number ever in attendance before. There are four teachersand J. N. Barren has been added to the faculty. The committe desires to annouce that itis prepared to accomodate more pupils, all in the district are admitted free of tuition and all in the county who have reached the seventh grade will also b ereceived free. UCOV. SUGAR OBLONG VEGETASLE 1. CREAM ast Broad Street. border. :THE WARE IS | THE“ HIGHEST , CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA... IND. BUTTERS ow ATTACKED BY WHALES. —— ao e a t g e e e s Cases Where -Sh€ps\ Have Been Ram- ns | med by; These\ Monsters. While cruising in$the south seas rperm whale, supposed to have been the mother of a,calf which had just been harpooned. The whale had not been wounded herscif, ander attack was very determined. At’ her first rush she passed under the Essex and carried away a great length of her false keel. ‘Then, coming to the surface a consider- , able distance away, she appeared to take hearings and deliberately charged the vessel again, ramming her with such violence that she stove in the bows, while the ship rolled so heavily that the captain: thought she must be dismasted. The! case is memorable because the crew : had to abandon the vessel, and one} boat was never heard of again. whale attacking a vessel occurred in 1895. Isle the attack was entirely unpro- 260 tons, was on her way to Sydney with a cargo of timber. On Aug. 24, about noon, a couple of sperm whales arose very close to the ves- sel, and while the crew watched them “sporting” across her bows the pair suddenly slewed around and came straight for her. One thought better of it and dived below the Handa Isle. The other struck her the whaler Essex on ‘Nov. 20, 1820,: & was furiously attacked by a cow; i i ! ’ ' Friday, September 11th. - ty TESVILLE A more singular instance of a! The singularity lies in the! fact that in the case of the Handa! voked. This vessel, a brigantine of | \ ANN A gil ANY SJ Attias LNEwS UNITED 20TH SUCCESSFUL YEAR. , —_ PERFORMANCES === DAILY === 28 5? _ ae RECOMMENDED + 97 £6 AND Cr, ENDORSED BY THE PRESS AND GLERGY fair and square on her beam, crush- ing in her timbers. Having rammed ' whale sheered off, terribly damaged | about the head, and presently sank, | tail first. | Fortunately there were some. peckises of rawhides on board, and | he crew were able to keep the ves- | sel afloat until a rough and ready collision mat had been- fashioned out of these and drawn oter the leak.—Bailey’s Magazine. Too Saving. - Professor Charles Zueblin, the brilliant and original sociologist of the University of Chicago, enunci- ated before the League of Political Education in New York a superb epigram: “He who begins with saving to protect his family may end with neglecting his family to save.” Discussing the dangers of immod- erate saving, he said: “It’s by saving immoderately that we come to inserting want adver- tisements like one I saw recently: ‘Wanted, capable office boy. Sal- ary, $1 a week.’ “A young man of Seminary ave- nue, noticing this advertisement, couldn’t resist replying to it. His reply ran: “‘T beg to offer you my services. Should you require a premium I could furnish $500. You do not mention Sundays. Should I have to work on that day? Neither do you state whether the applicant must be clothed or not, but I have con- cluded that he must at least wear trousers or he would be unable to carry home his wages.’ ”—Washing- ton Star. Poison Rings. The origin of the pretty custom of placing the wedding ring upon the finger of the bride seems to have sprung from the Egyptians, who presented the bridal ring as a token of intrusting the wife with all the husband’s property. The! custom was wees by the early; Christians, and thus it has reached us in the present day, when the ring is placed upon the bride’s finger with the words, “With all my world- ly goods I thee endow.” ings, however, have had other associations besides those of ae rying and giving in marriage. Some Roman ae were hollow and filled with poison, obviously for the pur- pose of suicide, a crime then con- sidered a virtue. A modern in- stance of this carrying death upon the finger is thate? Compact, who when arrested by the notorious con- vention tore the jewel from his ring and drank the poison which lay in the hollow. A Matter of Color, Wanderer (returned after several years)—Well, well, I’m mighty glad © see you. How are YOU, and how are all the go i) Senators or we're all right and getting along as well as could be expect Wanderer—And how is the Wid- ow Green? Stayathome—She isn’t so Green as she was. Wanderer—What’s the matter? She isn’t gray, I hope? Stayathome—No; she’s Brown. Wanderer—Brown ? Stayathome—Yes; married Sam- uel J. about five years ago, and she’s been the Widow Brown for the last two years. < anderer—You don’t say? * willing to change color , Vu ask her as sure as my name’s Black. the ship in this resolute fashion, the | 4’ WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AND PONIES CATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. HERDS OF PERFORMING ELE- PHANTS AND DROVES OF SIBER- eoeoe iN i PQ Unlimited Se’ New Features p GRANDEST OF ALL e MORNING OF RAIN OR_SHINE | Sk OUEST, =| EN LARGEST AND | RIGHEST > EXHIBITION IN aR ee <A = UNIVERSE GOO ae eens anc a UNCOMPARABLE DISPLAY. FUNNY CLOWNS. THE MOST ENJOYABLE AND AMUSING ===> THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES: === A THE GREAT STEINER TROUPE,“ortn. M’SELLE DE OE SCH “QUEEN OF THE AR” FROM PARIS. THE COMEDY WEYLERS, Fal ROYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES EXHIBITION’ > Lee my individual oversight, so that I KNOW Mt every bundle goes out in good shape. Will a be glad to have your work. Ar ms Statesville Steam Laundry Mm U.C. Harwell, Prop. A, OO I. a. SzSeESScccssSescesescscessece: JE BBBESCECCECSHESEESE TERE DY « : “Personal Attention! w v counts for a lot in the laundry business. se y YY, laundry is not so big but that I can give Ar every detail of the entire laundering process Phone [2 NO ec c e c e c e c e c c e c e \ WW —d =. 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING rate cor 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 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 Posr OD=—= DRAUGHON’S| Stayathome—Yes. PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Wanderer—Well, by gosh, ff she’s (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all gradeg of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o1 + first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, etc. If you want to buy or sell see me All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.F.CAINKS The Repair Man. li e r et oa r ea t e n t i t y ~ > ae ae es ot ne om e = ee ee ee T} LC Ao Tis [ALES ul if —_—_—————___ z ~- Mysteries of the Famous Ciassic ef the English Turf. A SCHEME THAT WENT WRONG The Plot to Rob Teddington of the Blue Ribbon In 1851—Leander’s Missing Head—A Dramatic Episode—Win- ners Foretold In Dreams. If it were possible to write the full and true history of the Derby it would contain some startling revelations of strange doings behind the scenes of which the public has little suspicion and no actual knowledge. There is, for instance, little doubt that a very different tale would have been told of Teddington’s Derby but for the prompt action of his wide awake owner, Sir Joseph Hawley. When the Kentish baronet attended the York spring meeting of 1851 he was amazed to find the bookmakers eager to lay odds to any amount against his colt, who was looked on as a certain winner of the blue ribbon a few weeks later. Sir Joseph at once scented mischief, and, leaving the course, he traveled as fast as relays of swift horses could take him to his training quarters, where he communi- cated his suspicions to Alec Taylor, his trainer. Like ir. D’Oize as Damon. The Jacksonville (Fla.) Times- Union says: “Damon and Pythias, powerful arama that it is of friendship that goes even to the altar with no com- plaint breathed nor thought, is marked by scenes requiring the por- trayal of strong emotions, splendid self denials, and fidelity to honor and plighted word, even when love for wife and child is tearing at the heart strings of him who turns from free- dom with its dishonor to him, be- cause a friend stood in chains, meant for him, marched to the headsman’s ax for his sake. “The action is swift and stirring, the dramatic situations of unusual strength, the lines marked by an im- pressive power and a classic setting that charms and holds. It was a difficult drama to present and had it fallen from the sublime to the ridicu- lous and its beauty been irretrieva- bly lost. “Yet so well did the actor and actresses take their parts that the drama was given in such a way as to merit the high commendation of everyone in the audience, and that commendation, marked by applause that demanded curtain calls, was un- stintedly given to those who so richly earned it. Chief honors goto Mr. Eduard D’Oize, as Damon, a senator of Syra- cuse. “Mr. D’Oize has played this role so often that he seems, when on the Baraca Convention. The Baraca class of the First Bap- tist church has received a card from Mr. Marshall A. Hudson, president of the American Baraza Union, stat- ing that the next annual Inter-Na- tional Baraca Convention will be held at Asheville next June. At the last meeting of the conven- tion, which was held at Cincinnati, Ohio, June 16-20, among the many requests for the next meeting of the} convention were invitations from the delegates of Greensboro and Ashe- ville, this State, but it was not decid- | ed until last week where the next meeting place would be. Thousands of Baracas and Phila- theas from all parts of the country attend these conventions. Statesville will send a good dele- gation. ~~ - 4 4 New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 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 Officer, 16 West f 3 Se: 5 COPYRIGHT “9607 BY TRO U.S. LITHOGRAPH CO- THE GENTRY BROTHERS We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and sce our line. All new Goods. our workmen will befound fj to be cavable and thor. £ orghly efficient. Whetho. ey only @ new washer jg 4 ys warted, OF Something 4A a more vital and serious j, A . to be attended to, in apy fn we branch of the plumber’, ie uy business, their serviczs Pe i will be promptly rendop. i i ed, and thedamagespeceq. Mf ily repaired, at moderate > Wy charges. os . E ELA LES TLL TNS . . w A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY a ws Phone No. 61. 127 W. Broad St. - cere es, YAS SA BNE EE A SE SE SRE UE NS SH cH & TRUNKS----SUIT CASES B Your son or daughter will be vo m Jf Th e Se a e Sx * Se Sr e e Be ( oing off to school in a few m ae They will needa Trnnk i x or Suit Case. Let us show you oy aN through our stock. The best b Xe Suit Case in Statesville for $5.0 0== wh 5, As the result of their deliberations ae xe Teddington was at once removed to|Stase to sia live — and Soe Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 STATESVILLE HOUSE "A 1 > tually feel the emotions he is pictur- 2 2 aS another box, placed under the charge |' y : — Dp South Main street, Asheville, N. FURNISHING CO. Xe °99 The \ y of a different boy and a strict watch| ing to the audience. He is possess- é- Maio Be ee OS A on co ¥ q kept over him night and day. What-|ed of a full; resonant voice, of com- Be one acs aere. : Tee : 8 bOe Shoe Man 16 V ever scheme was on foot to disable the|manding figure and stage presence,| C.; National Bank Building,{ See our Kine of Carpets just ar- a pe i horse was thus effectually checked, |and his control of voice, feature and Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center| rived and now ready to deliver. é. as 98 3 SS e : : : xs ' EGA 4 . - . “ey Teddington soon resumed his place as| gesture was such as to win him gen-| treet, Statesville. N. C.. or/ Call at once make he he Se ae Hee Fs xe ke ae SEE first favorite in the betting and, as ev-|erous and well merited applause. : ua : . = I erybody expected, won a Derby with| In the scenes portraying his parting 13772 West Main str eet, Spar- STATESVILLE a eece == aasonseuesnswouecaovnen: I ease. from his wife, Hermion, he was par- tanburg, S. C. FURNISHING CO. OGLE R2DOSCOBE9 soee Another mystery which has not been| ticularly good and this emotional = es a ; : zy id solved to this day is associated with | scene. of a character so hard to por-| Q@Q@@@Q@ SOQOGCOCBOOCOSeeCaBeCOSS THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUS; CU, d Leander and that memorable Derby of} tray, was exceptionally well done. & ° Of Statesville, N.C. t 1844. It was more than suspected that “Mrs. D’Oize,: as Calanthe, the 63 8 Leander was a four-year-old, but there|sweetheart of Pythias, was seen Se @e Ww was not sufficient evidence on which|aeain in a role she has rendered in 6 | t @ 2 . to base an objection to his running. In| other cities heretofore, and the grace ® IS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking, the race his fetlock was broken by @| and power that drew praise for her 8 Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiy . } Kick from Running Rein, and be was} work there was richly in evidence. | @ — oving PICTURE PROGRAM FOR TODAY: @! 3 uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the § : aaa. asa — ie cere The drama was lavishly staged Ss a @ verv best terms that sre consistent with good banking f shot and buried, when a party ms : es ere 66 99 66 ’ ” og 7 . : eR ga Bee Bee ees CH ee —— — costum : Haunted Castle,’’ ‘‘Students’ Jokes, @ : methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savingsdeposits | 4 suspicions dug up his body at dead of , s io with two others. @ ‘2 night they found that the head, which The story of the play tells of q e CAPITAL SPOCK! occ ccomecs eee secce~ceceeve P4-0,000.00 Yes t alone could settle the matter, was gone. | ideal friendship of man to man, Oo a Doors Open at 7 O’clock ; Ratan, the second favorite for this} honor kept through all temptations . p O’cléck. @ SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY............ eee seenee P40, 000.00 n race, was made safe by a cunningly |and of a reward richly won.” : ‘ ° t devised bolus, but who administered] «phe story of the play will be] @ THe GAN THBATR EH ~ SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS............$30,000.60 : = it was never discovered, and, to crown] _. ‘ Bee >= : i 2 given in a later issue. ' ‘ ; q } tile Derby az the saccbiaas em ee 2GSOSSCQOE868'39F09S860890@ TOTAL RESOURCES OVER..............000-2006-+6 440,000.00 : 3 fraudulent on record, Running Rein, i i who came in first, was found to be Mrs. McNeely’s Funeral. ‘ : io none other than Maccabeus, a four-| The funeral of Mrs. McNeely, who eee 6 5 j year-old, and thus an impostor of the| qgie@d on Monday night was held this Se io OFFICERS i e first water. But when it became neces-| morning at 10 o'clock. Sic core m? m sary to produce the horse for an ex- ~ J. B Branch conducted the LARGEST a 1 3 ‘ : : - ee ir santtteieit ion Bile ace aXe aecackeneee oe. ; me Bie ee MAIL ORDER ; E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausiey. See he, like Leander's telltale head, had eae Bs ate es OS. BOOK HOUSE IN THE WORLD E and Treasursr, C. E. BUGSEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas i been spirited away. . Pressly. = : W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savin i In connection with Running Rein, by | 2t the residence, and the interment Established 1860 THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, 6a, 3 ger Savings Department $ : the way, a dramatic story is told. Ajat Oakwood. i . We all Know; that knowledge is power: |...... Old Folks’ Bibles —‘..... Books for Girls in Captain Osborne had backed Orlando The pall-bearers were W. L. Smith, toe = are unable to buy books to acquire ee Bibles §f...... nso : oa ome mn fora ney heavy sum, and when Run- Ww. A. Overecash, W. W. Miller, W. pEOwever, we have solved the problem, ; pvnRed cots Bibles Ban engecniegeires a ning" Rein came tn Srsthe was) tace®ip alexander, J. D. Patterson and 5-) Gonmeecnaeee eae ESR saeies ae eee . ; with the alternative of blowing out B.C lly Every home needs a good libcarys, By f— Child's Life of Christ J... Stock Book ni : his brains or being declared a default-} °° VOTS'*: our plea you cen bu srcestcehoctedlen fo Child’s Story of the Biblef.......Doctor Book Mrs. Preston Patterson, Necti y - O nat eerie ree Bible Stories Dicti i er. He was just on the point of choos- Mr. and Mrs. s collection of books, N CREDIT. Bile Dicsneieg eae Kings of Platf'm& P ‘oi ’ - : o T i A a ee 2 : i) 5) scl eee 1 ‘alpi ing death rather than dishonor when a|0f Connelly Springs, and Mr. John| wow To GET OUR PLAN !--- ee Books J... American Star Speaker | note was placed in his hand. “Run-| McNeely of New Sterling were pres- Mark x by the book or books you are interested in, E=—— dren's Flistories —f...... Wild Beasts, Birds, etc. ning Rein,” ran the missive, which| ent at the funeral. caniisce! oe cee open oe ae was from a friendly tout, “is an im- ’ J. W. Nicholsin was the funer- description of what you want, as well fully outlin ity or Town, State it s = a Ee : y tout, Mr. J. W. Nic ell as fully outline is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second 1 a "i Fe < Pon cs 4 | H postor, and he won’t get the Derby stakes. Buy up all the bets on Orlando you can get, and you will make a for- tune.”’ The captain put away his revolver, followed the tout’s advice and, instead of providing work for the undertaker, found himself £18,000 in pocket. Few horses have ever started a hot- ter favorite for the Derby than Mc- Gregor in 1870. So rosy were his chances that odds of 9 to 4 were laid on him to an enormous amount, and the money was considered as good as won. To the consternation, however, of his backers, he seemed unable to move freely in the race and finished a bad fourth behind horses who were not in the same century with him. There was no doubt whatever that Macgregor had been drugged, but who the rascal was who did the dastardly trick is as much a mystery today as it was at the time. It is of this race that the following remarkable story is told: During the night before the race a jockey called Swift saw the finish of the Derby in a dream. He saw Kingcraft, which he recognized, pass the post a winner by a length and a half, followed by a dark brown horse which he could not identify and with Macgregor, the fa- vorite, a bad fourth. In spite of the jeering of his friends, to whom he told the story, he backed Kingcraft for every sovereign he could raise, and, to his delight as to the disgust of the scoffers, he saw his dream exactly re- produced—the favorite badly beaten and the despised Kingcraft winning a small fortune for him. Even more remarkable is a story of that great Derby race of 1862, won by the despised outsider Caractacus, rid- den by Parsons, the stable lad. Al- ' though Caractacus was so badly thought of that Jim Goater point plank refused to ride him and odds of 40 to 1 were freely offered against him, a tipster gave him as a certain winner on the strength of a dream in which his blind daughter had seen the horse win “with a little boy on his back as pale as death.” How vividly accurate was this dream forecast was admitted -by all who saw the finish of that sensa- tional race.—London Tit-Bits. Pc J hom eT oe al director. ——__~+ > o——————_ A New Reporter. During the absence from the city of Mr. A. H. Gilmore for a few days Mr. Ralph Sloan will be in charge of the ‘“Jocal end’’ of the paper. Friends of the editor, or of the paper are asked to transfer their af- fection, at least temporially to Mr. Sloan. ———F4@Po— W. W. Kitchin to Speak. Hen. W. W. Kitchin will speak in Statesville on Saturday, September 12th at 2 p. m. No doubt a large crowd wiil be present to hear him discuss the is- sues of the day. The public is urged to attend this speaking. —_2~a> o> —_ State Hospital Meeting. Mr. C. H. Armfield left yesterday morning for Morganton. He went to attend an important meeting of the directors of the State Hospital, he being 2 member of the hoard. ——_~+@>>——"—— Mr. A. J. Devereaux was taken se- riously ill at his home on East Broad street this afternoon. At present he is unconscious and it is not known what is the matter with him. Mrs. A. L. Patterson and two chil- dren, of Blackshear, Ga., are the guests of Mrs. W. F. Hall. Mrs. Patterson is the wife of Rev. Mr. Patterson, who conducted a protracted meeting at the First Pres- byterian church some time ago and who made many warm friends during his stop here. Rev. J. Clyde Turner, yao with -Mrs. Turner visited his father, Mr. J. Cc. Turner, on Davie avenue, has re- turned to Macon, Ga. Mrs. Turner has gone to Oxford to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks. eur plan. Be sure te mention thie paper. Street and No., P.O. Box, or R. F.D. P 5 ¢ ~ - . = av tered 'That Soap Window! At the Store of Quality! @ Prescriptionists. Have You Seen It? If Not, Why Not? = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. x, Ca c Phone No. 80, @ 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 evervth} best yarn, best colors, best machines and best help. = such a combination you can produce the best of what you for the goods of “quality.” figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the * BEST" Black are the goods of Quality. Ate ee THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. | In & sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance | are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the fines in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men ani th press. Philadelphia Stenogzapher says: “It is the leading But ness College South of the Potomac River.” ““Wheu I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business m¢ for the best Business College in the city, and, without exceptiot. they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. E. Ross, La* a! Stenographer, Biuefield, West Virginia. _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorten. Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Departmett Ladies and gentlemen. Day and bight sessions. No vacations | Students enter at any time. By Mail—Beokkeeping, Shortbav’ © Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come t> College. i Special inducements to well educated young men, especially !? teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, V4 oeseEEITD AL ee——E___ SS VACATION IS OVER And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term HNROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enrvilirs at this season of the : ) ie ed the course, year, besides you will have coup READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION of which mapv will be offer “ ae ap after the election. ed, when busiuess begins to Fa?" INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEC: Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 35° W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESST.ER, President. AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE ~ For the edueati Tot PR DGEVILLE, GEORGIA. no i ion of Farmers, C lerks, Merchants, Warchouse™ Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others, —— or old, whe art & eels 2 ee and put the corr eet valuation on 18 grades of Cot ewe ay scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks = oe © course under expert cotton men will complete you. 7” © : na tor cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Se e Ist. Corresponden : x ce course Wri furthe particulars. Le SEE rite at once for as aux moy wit im er THE Eve I Ladies Form Association THE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. Large Number of Ladies Meet at Mr. A. J. Evans’ Home—Officers Eleet- ed—Improvements to be Made— Much Interest Being Manifested. Since the county commissioners have decided to bear half the run- ning expenses and the city the other half, of the Billingly hospital, the good ladies of our city have taken part of the affairs in their hands. Yesterday afternoon a very enthu- siastie meeting was held at the home of Mrs. A. J. Evans. The ‘following named ladies and gentlemen were present: Mesdamés Geo. Nicholson, B. F. Long, Mollie Paterson, M. R. Adams, J. C. Fowler, E. G. Gilmer, R. L. Poston, C. H. Armfield, W. M. Bar- ringer, W. R. McLelland, H. P. Grier, D. M. Ausley, J. F. Carlton, William Wallace, J. H. Hoffman, D. Matt Thompson, R. B. McLaughlin, Clar- _ence Steele, and Misses Mamie Mc- Elwee and Mabel Poston. Messrs. H. P. Grier, W. C. Gilbert and Dr. Houck were also present. Mrs. A. J. Evans was elected pres- ident, Mrs. B. F. Long vice presi- dent and Miss Mabel Poston secre- tary and treasurer. One director was elected to each ward to-wit: First Ward—Mrs. Chas. Armfield. Second Ward—Mrs. J. C. Fowler. Third Ward—Mrs. Clarence Steele. Fourth Ward—Mrs. J. H. Hoff- man. Each member is to be assessed ten cents .a month, this amount to go to the general funds. he regular place and time for the monthly meetings will be in the af- ternoon at the Hotel Iredell on the second Monday in each month. Dr. Houck and Mr. Gilbert each made a falk, emphasizing the needs of the institution. The association decided to hold a bazaar at an early date by which means to raise money to put in elec- _. tric lights and make other improve- ments. This is a worthy cause, and should receive- the support of all the citi- zens of the place. Great good is be- ing accomplished at this place, under the supervision of Misses Flynn and McIntosh and a very efficient corp of nurses. Statesville should have and will have a public hospital, and this as- sociation should receive the encour- agement of all our people. 6 ——___—_ DOESN’T WANT THE MULE. Mule Left on the Hands of W. D. Dickinson, Colored by Babe Lynch—Does Not Want It. Rev. W. D. Dickinson, a colored divine of the city was up to see Judge Sloan yesterday afternoon about a boarder he has. It seems that one Babe Lynch, a colored horse trader of this vicinity, left a mule over in Wallace town, without an owner. Now this mule gets hungry occa- sionally, and invades the premises of the divine and his neighbors. If the mule was not a fit subject for the bone yard and they could cap- ture him, it would be different. His muleship is a very sorry speci- men and when one _ approaches to catch him, he takes to his feet. and leaves. Dickerson has grown very sore about it and intends to take action in this matter. It is a charge of cruelty to animals to turn an animal out to hunt his own board, besides other charges might be brought against Lynch. Squire Sloan is investigating the matter to see what can be done. _— H+ Among the Sick. Mrs. R. O. Gaither. who has fever at Asheville. is improving some. The condition of Mr. A. J. Devere- aux is somewhat improved this morning. His daughter, Miss Lucile, is also slightly improved. Mrs. Lex Steele. who has been ill with the fever for about a week is improved. The condition of Mrs. C. R. Gaith- er does not improve much. ———__$§o<@>-e— —__._ Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hackett have returned to the city, after a few days stay in Wilkesboro. Statesville, N. C., Thursday Evening, September 16, 1908, PERSONAL NOTES. — ee Some Happenings Among Those -Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Miss Lotite Linton, one of the school faculty, arrived this morning. Mrs. J. L. Cowan has returned from a visit at Newton. Messrs. F. A. Hampton and Ross Mills of Charlotte are in town today. Miss Cora Miller is spending today at Mooresville. Miss Purnie Foushee is visiting Miss Pearl Deal at Taylorsville. Mr. J. P. Purnell spent yesterday in Charlotte. Mr. John Bell Glover left today for Bingham’s school. Mr. W. F. Clover, of Charlotte, is in the city on business today. Mr. J. E. Sharpe spent yesterday in North Iredell. Mr. Culp MeNeely of Mooresville is in town today. Mr. R. V. Tharpe is in Hickory on business today. Mr. Ollie Gillespie goes to Coole- mee tomorrow to open a pressing ing club. Mr. C. E. Parlier and family, who have been in the city for some time, have returned to Wilkesboro. Mrs. Henry Furches and Miss Min- nie Fowler are spending the day at Loray. Mrs. Anie Cox of Charlote is vis- iting at Mr. R. L. Sloan’s home on East Broad street. ————~+a>-——_—_. WATKINS AT SALISBURY. Vice Presidential Nominee for Pro- hibition Ticket—About a Hun- dred Present. ~ Salisbury, N. C., Sept. 9.—Prof. Aaron S. Watkins, vice presidential nominee of the Prohibition party, spoke this afternoon to about one hundred people. He was presented by Mr. Thomas P. Johnston, and im- mediately waded into his subject. He cited statistics to show the effect of intemperance. The United States government, he declared, is in co- partnership with the liquor dealer, as long as itl icenses him to do busi- ness. Prohibition does not prohibit, he declared as long as any wet terri- tory is left in the country. The principal question before the American people today, the speaker declared, is prohibition and yet but one of the seven parties that have national tickets in the field, have de- clared for it. Nothing, he asserted, could be expected from either the democratic or republican party for the cause. 7+ Citizen 80 Years of Age Attempting to Walk Across the Track is Struck by a Freight Train, His Injuries Resulting in Death an Hour After- wards. Reidsville, N. C., Sept. 9.—J. M. Swann, 80 years old, was killed by a freight train on the Southern today while crossing the track just north of the depot. Some one called to him to get out of the way and as he turned around he was struck by the train. An arm was broken and se- vere injury about the temple result- ed. He was carried to his home where he died an hour after the ac- cident. Deceased is survived by his aged wife ane one son, Haywood Swann, of Charlotte. ——_—_+<@ oe - Mr. Kitchin Speaks. Mars Hill, Sept. 9.—Quite a large and enthusiastic audience had the pleasuret of hearing Hon. W. W. Kitchin, democratic candidate for governor, speak last night. Mr. Kitchin did not have an engagement here but it was found that he was to uass through on his way to Marshall, and in consequence several people from nearby farms came in, deter- mined, if possible, to have a speech. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour and the fatigue which comes from several hours ride over rough mountain roads, Mr. Kitchin agreed to make them a short talk. It was not long before the spacious auditori- um was crowded. Mr. Kitchin’s remarks were con- cise and to the point and those who heard him were well pleased. Mr. Roland S. Pruitt of Charlotte introduced the speaker.: —_—— (+ e———— Attractions at the Gem. Together with the largest picture show we have ever given, we will put on a vaudeville sketch under the direction of Miss Martha Moore and Miss Mullaly. [Illustrated song by Mr. Armfield and_ Statesville’s male quartette. Admission will be 10c for children and 15c for adults. Prohibition — In indiana SAYS IT MUST COME. HANLEY Governor's Reasons for Calling Ses- sion of the’ Legislature—Would Not Have Called Session to Pass Local Option Bill Alone, But it Gives the Opportunity. Attica, Ind., Sept. 10.—In an ad- dress to the Northwest Indiana Meth- odist conference yesterday Govern- or Frank Hanley gave his reasons for calling a special session of the legislature. The first was to secure re-appro- priations of money about to revert to the state treasury, and thus pre- vent the stopping of work and conse- quent damage to important institu- tional buildings in the coufre of con- struction. Second, to provide maintenance funds, for the woman’s prison and boys’ reform school, whose resources are long since exhausted and which are suffering thereby. Third, to secure the enactment of laws conferring authority upon the governor and providing funds to en- able him to protect tobacco growers along the Ohio river from Ken- tucky night riders. “To ask the passage of a local op- tion bill, although of great import- ance to all people of the state, I should not have called a special ses- sion for this purpose alone,” the gov- ernor said, “but since the other causes necessitate it this seems like an opportunity thrust forth by Prov- idence to afford the republican party a chance to fulfill its pledges. It brings the party face to face with a crisis, and I realize the peril, but the duty is laid upon us. “Just as it devolved upon the re- publican party to abolish slavery it now devolves upon us to free Indiana of the accursed traffic. We do not dare to retreat and we cannot fail.’”’ —_——_—s-<+>>-—___—__ Miss Kerr Married. Charlotte, Sept. 10.—The mar- riage last night of Miss Selma A. Kerr to Mr. Springs Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Alexander, of Charlotte, was an event of interest to their many friends. The ceremony occurred at 9 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s aunt, No. 708 North Davidson street. and was performed by Rev. L. R. Pruett, pastor of Ninth Avenue Bap- tist church. The ceremony occurred in the front parlor, which was deco- rated with ivy and autumn leaves. The marriage was a quiet home ai- fair, the only attendants being Miss Nancy Boyd, of this city, and Miss Letty Kerr, of Mooresville. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander left on the north bound train for Washington and Philadelphia. After their return they will be at home at No. 612 North Caldwell street. Miss Ola Kerr and Miss. Letty Kerr were among the out-of-town guests here for the wedding. Miss Kerr is a Statesville young lady. and has the best wishes of her many friends here. ————_t<+ ro —__—— COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........10%4 Good middling Se Widdinsc ke Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a little rise.~ - Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October. . December . January.... March... oie —_——s)< Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked. must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. 4+ Meeting of Pythians. There will be an important méet- ing of all the Pythians tonight at their hall at 8 o’clock. A full attendance is requested, as some things of importance will be discussed. Bad Negra iS Lynched RILLS WHITE PRISONER'S WIP Mob Battered its Way Into the Jail After the Sheriff Had Abandoned It—Negro Was a Jail Convict and Went to the House With a Mes- sage. } ~ = Oxford, Miss., Sept. 9.—A mob hammered its way into jail here last | night and lynched Lawson Patton, a! negro who attacked and then kiiled a Mrs. MeMullen yesterday after- noon. Mrs. MecMullen’s husband, i who was a prisoner at the jail. sent ;Cowles at any time and any place. the negro, a trusty, to his home with a message to his wife, and while there the attack was made. The sheriff abandoned the jail to keep from being forced to give up the prisoner, but the mob broke in. Patton appeared to be drinking, or under the influence of some drug when he called at the ~ McMullen home at the outskirts of town. After delivering the message he refused to leave. Mrs. McMullen suggested to her daughter that she get the gun and frighten him away, whereupon the negro slashed the mother acress the throat and grabbed the daughter. She escaped and the negro fled. Mrs. McMullen ran about two hundred yards-and dropped dead. The alarm was given and neighbors and officers pursued the negro and captured him in a field. ee eee HACKET MAY MEET COWLES. Hot Time Anticipated—Theo. Kiuttz Writes Henry Reynolds That Hack- ett May Divide Time. Hon. Theo. F. Kluttz received a letter daed September from Henry Wilkesboro asking him for a joint debate between Hackett and Cowles. Mr. Kluttz immediately replied that Hackett may dvide his time with of Salisbury the 6th of Reynolds of In his letter to Kluttz, Reynolds criticisct’ him hotly at not letting Hackett meet Cowles at Wilkesboro. In reply Mr. Kluttz informed Mr. Reynolds that he insisted on him to have Cowles meet Hackett at any and all of Hackett’s appointments. Mr. Kluttz and Mr. Reynolds will meet at an early date to set dates of debates and places.. ———_-<(@-e ee HOW IS THIS? Letter Received in High Point From Taylorsville Concern on Wood. High Point, N. C., Sept. 9.—The thinest piece of veneering Gone in this state was on exhibition here yes- terday, a letter written on same. It was 1-1000 of an inch in thickness and was manufactured by Connelly & Teague of Taylorsville. The grain effect was pretty and the veneer was quite pliable, being easily folded. It is something unfque in letter writing. ————2 <> __—_- Jocal News Items. Wiley Blackburn who has been waiter at the St. Charles hotel for‘ number of years, has resigned. He will continue to sell newspapers. Mr. Wilson Howard is nearly ready for business in his new barber shop under the Loan and Trust banking room. The county commissioners were in session two days this week. On ac- count of this, the checker players were knocked out for the time being. Janitor Cook reports that the com- missioners had hardly gotten out of the room, until the players gathered in and had a tight game. A number of gentlemen went “possum’’ hunting last night. They returned about 10 o’clock, very much out of heart for they did not even “get a smell.”’ Hughey, Summers and Mills, the, new shoe firm, are placing their stock, preparatory to opening at an early date. They will have an up-to- date store when completed. The Henkle Live Stock Company will receive two car loads of horses on Friday the 11th of this month. Mr. E. M. Brawiey received the first fresh oysters of the season to- day. : ———————_2 +> —____— Sergeant Gilbert reports that he has another recruit, Grover C. Mil- ler, of Hickory. Mr. Miller applied for service last week, and will today, be sent to Co- lumbus, for final examinations. _neansienineaiianaansisenaRccmssos | GOV. GLENN MAKES APPEAL. , Governor Glenn Has Reported the Situation to the National Govern- ment- and Requested the Proper Authorities to Make a Thorough Investigation. Governor Glenn yesterday issued the following proclamation: State of North Carolina. Executive Department, Raleigh, Sept. 9th, 1908. “To the People of North Carolina: ‘Owing to the unusually heavy and disastrous rains during the last few weeks, the rivers and other streams in North Carolina have over- flowed their banks, and done untold injury to the people living along them. Entire crops have been wash- ed away, farming lands utterly ruin- ed, out-houses and many dwelling houses carried off or destroyed, and some lives lost. Untold suffering has been and will continue to be upon these people on account of this Providential visitation. “It therefore, behooves the good people of the entire state to ascer- tain where this distress is, and at once try to relieve it. Many sec- tions are entirely laid waste, especi- ally in the counties of Lenoir and Pender, and along the Cape Fear Leper Case Not Settled NORTH CAROLINA DETERMINED. Case Referred to the Corporation Counsel—The United States Gov- ernment Does Not Care to Spend $3500.00 a Year and Keep Early in Quarantine. Washington, Sept 10.—Dissatis- fied with the attitude of the state of North Carolina, whose attorney-gen- eral has officially notified the health department that that commonwealth would refuse to receive John Early, the leper now quarantined here, the announcement cames today from Acting Health Officer McLean that he will immediately submit the legal questions involved to the corpora- tion counsel of the District of Co- lumbia. The official correspondence be- tween the district and the North Car- olina health authorities was made public this morning and _ discloses river. ~ “There is absolutely no authority! vested in me by law, as governor, to relieve this suffering, or even to ap- point a committee to investigate the loss and report where succor is most needed. This seems to have been left entirety for action on the part of the general assembly. I have, how- ever, reported the condition of af- fairs to the national government, and begged the proper authorities to make a thorough investigation of the conditions in this state. I now re- jaest each locality where the damage uas been severe, and the people suf- ‘ering to at once investigate and as- -ertain who truly needs’ assistance, and repert the same to the board of commissioners in each county; and then I appeal to all human citizens ef the state as God has prospered and blessed them, to give liberally to- vards the kelp and support cf those upon who: th:s blow has se sudden- ly and severely {stlen. To help these people in d’ stress wil] indeed be true humanity. : “R. B. GLENN, “‘“Governor.’’ —_—_—__< «a> —_—__ GETS A LIFE SENTENCE. Sentence to Death Commuted by Governor Glenn—Recommended by Judge and Solicitor. Governor Glenn yesterday com- mutted the sentence of Sam Glover, of Wilmington, to life imprisonment at hard labor in the _ penitentiary. Glover was sentenced to be hanged August 17th for the murder of Ed. Jones, another negro, in New Han- over county. The governor granted a repreive until September 17th, and yesterday stated that the negro should not have been convicted of murder in the first degree. He granted the commutation upon re- commendation of the trial judge and solicitor after examining the case. —_——_++@>o—_—_—_—_— Oil and Fertilizer Houses. The new houses of the Standard Oil Co., and the fertilizer dealers on the Southeast edge of town, are near- ing completion. These concerns were driven away from the site above the depot some time ago, by the city fathers. They now are outside the city limits. The house for the Oil people is completed and they now have their huge oil tanks in place. The two new houses for the ferti- lizer are a great improvement over the old. They are about 40 by 60 feet, and present very nice appear- ance. 64> Nice Window. The Statesville Drug Co., who are always up-to-date in every respect have a soap display in their window that deserves mention. Mr. Cross Phillips is spending awhile with them 4nd being an ex- perienced window dresser, they have it. It will pay anyone to notice the window and see the different brands of soap these people handle. They have also added an up-to- date cigarette and smoking tobacco ease, which adds much to the con- venience of the clerks, besides the appearance of the store. ++ Dr. and Mrs. Louis McKesson went to Charlotte this morning. They will see the celebrated play, Brews- ter and his millions tonight. that North Carolina is determined that Early shall remain a ward of the district. Dr. MclLean’s are as follows: “I shall refer the legal questions involved to the corporation counsel, in order that we may have his ad- vice. On the face of the papers the North Carolina authorities seem un- willing to take care of a North Car- olina citizen who had the leprosy be-. fore he left North Carolina to make a brief visit to Washington, of course with the intention to return to his own Tomicile. . “There appears to be no reason why the District of Columbia should be at the expense, which may amount to $3,500 a year, for Barly’s life- time, possibly many years to come, to keep this North Carolina citizen in quarantine. Mr. Early states that he is perfectly comfortable and pre- fers to remain where he is, and the health department will, of course, have to maintain the quarantine un- til something else can be done. But, in my judgment, he is not properly a charge upon the District of Colum- bia.’’ recommendations —_———_*+ > Elmwood R. F. D. No. 1. There will not be more than half a crop of cotton this year on account of so much rain. Farmers are busy pulling fodder and picking peas. Fruit is almost gone except some late apples. Watermelon time is about over for this season. Miss Julia Lambert has been visit- ing relatives near Oak Forest this week. Mr. Bob Booe and daughter, Miss - Effie, visited the home of Mr. Robert Cloer last Saturday night, from Davie county. Mr. Ray Murdock left Monday on his way to Florida. The writer had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Anderson Lambert’s family last Sunday. Misses Mamie and Lizzie Cloer vis- itde their brother, Mr. Jim Cloer last Sunday. Misses Mattie and Pearl Beaver have been visiting friends near Oak Forest last week. Mr. and‘“Mrs. Wade Smith visited home folks i:ast Sunday. Mr. Joe Abernathy is having an- other story put on his house.. Mr. Charlie Sherrill from near Eufola visited his sister, Mrs. ° Bell Lawtharpe last Sunday. As news is scare I will ring off. Much love to dear old Mascot and its many readers. : FARMERS DAUGHTER. —_———__—_4+<@>-o—_—_—___. : BALL WORKED OUT. — Confederate Veteran Has Ball in His Leg 46 Years—Finally Works Out, Causing Much Pain. Winston-Salem, Sept. 10.—After carrying an ounce ball in his right leg for forty-six years, M. T. Mitch- etl, a leading c.i'zen of Stoxe3 county, reports it worked itself out yesterday. He served in the ct<i} war as a member of Company H, 22d North Carolina regiment, wes ‘wounded during the battle at Seven Pines, Va., May 27, 1862. Mitchell says he frequently suffered intecse pain ever since the ball was fired into his leg. ———— 4 Mr. Frank Bailey went to Moores- ville this morning on business, a PELE ae INS athe ha x - » 008080802; - nc Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. i a MAN IS KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. According to the present pro-| gram a good part of the country will have a chance to see Judge Taft before Glection and the bes= part of it is that it won't be obliged to use 2 microscope. <> 4p Mr. Harriman has accepted the invitations of several civil bodies in Oregon to address them but being such a practical man he probably won't waste much time in enthusi- astic indorsement of My Policies. —_—__+-+a>-e———_——_ Gentry Has Large Additions to His Show. In addition to all the old features, that have made the Gentry shows so successful in the past. they have this year searched the principal centers of Europe for the best talent that could be procured to augment their attractions this season, with this re- suit, that, three of the best features procurable have been secured and are now with the shows that will ap appear here tomorrow. The Great Strainer Troupe are from the Winter Garten, Berlin, and are reckoned among the best gym- nasts in the world, Mile de Oesch, “Queen of the Air’’ was secured from the Folies Bergeres, Paris, where she has been long and favorably known as an artist of ability. This act is one of the most experf- sive circus performances in the coun- try, and is unique in every particular. Comedy Weylers are from the Thea- tre Prinz Alfonzo, Barcelona, and are most popular with the patrons of the THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ice 189 Coart Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. : A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, ubscription Price, - I t ¥ = rse UNDERTAKER] | 5“ its. - - AN? EMB.:ALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa_ Funeral Car cannot be excelled ip the county. Prompt attention. Best of ser- sice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything In MY line *phore 71 through the week and D151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given phone orders. : $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week eg e g e re c e sh a es SP E C S ST A Ns RE T St e ” _ntared at the Postofiice in Statesville * €.. 28 second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. —— NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. for Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. ea s e a t e e , C t Se ‘i The coat of arms now used by the Rockefeller family is two rocks on red fields and two horns on white fields, with a helmet as a crest, and a Latin motto which means ‘None more faithful.’”’ This coat of arms dates back to 1250 A. D. Now Dr. Lewis, who was sent to Europe to look up the history of the family, has discovered an older coat of arms, dated 1050 A. D., having for its motto ‘Honor remains with me; it is sufficient.” As far as mottoes go, ¢ iptionist O08 00080656: a ee pe a re e sh a m 2. pe r m e t , EF y e ET ep e e TE R S FS ad e ta SEVERAL THINGS STATE Are to be considered in selecting your Bank For ae ————" W. W. KITCHIN. “or Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. prefer the one that he is now using. ——_4+~+@ar-o——————"_ we have an idea Mr. Rockefeller will Gentry show. All the old features remain, the animals being largely in- creased in number, and everything possible has been done to please all. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 1ST: Strength-F inancial Strength PO P S DS O S O S O R S5 3 PO R T on e 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of ofaccomodation displayed by thei Officers and Em- ployees. ATH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability ofthe 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 FIRST NATIONAL = BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 Sweet Home News. ¢+@>- 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. —_~+ ao For Seeretary 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. BR. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner: M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. I. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. Fodder pulling is on in full blast. A great deal was saved last week. Wet weather caused a lot of the fod- der to rot on the stalk. Cotton is beginning to open and soon the back breaking time will soon be here. Mr. and Mrs. Moses White of Cald- well, visited Mrs. White’s grand- mother, Mrs. M. A. McLelland last week. Rev. J. P. Gwaltney filled his ap- pointment at Damascus last Sunday and preached an able sermon, after which he baptized six persons. There was a very large crowd in attend- ance. Owing to such a busy time they suspended their protracted meetins at Mt. View church. Mr. S. C. Johnson will begin a singing school at Cool Springs this week. He will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Effie. We wish Mr. Johnson a successful school. Miss Julia Wilson died at the) home of Mr. Otho Wilson on the | 20th of August and was furied at| Damascus on Monday following. She is the fifth girl to die out of that family inside of two years. She leaves three brothers, Messrs. Frank, Henry and Samuel Wilson all of Sharpsburg. I have often wondered how hard- hearted the world would become were it not for these incidents to ap- peal to our sympathies and awaken the tender feelings of our natures. & Quite often we do not realize how much we have those about us until @ some sad accident happens to awak- en our better feelings. In life’s ever 8 : varying struggles the heart has a 2 tendency to grow cold and we go on forgetting a little here, and neglect- ing a little there, growing more cal- ious and unconcerned about the feel- ing and sufferings of those around us. It is the pathetic side of life which holds us nearer to God and heaven. The story of the cross has been told for nearly 2,000 years and never grows old. Behold the man of Galli- lee. About him there is no selfish- ness nor guile. He lived for others and went about doing good, and here we are, I fear, very seldom working for others’ good or doing good for ourselves. We see him healing the sick and various other acts of kind- ness. We behold His compassion for the widow, raising her son from the dead. Wesee Him weeping, yes weeping at the grave of Lazarus. Jesus wept. Yet some in this fast age, preach that it is a shame to be seen weep- ing. Are we any better than our Lord and Master Jesus Christ? We see him bleeding on the cross, hu- miliated to the last degree, by being crucified between two thieves. And nothing short of a sacrifice like this could turn the hearts of men from evil ways, and ever and ever are our hearts drawn away from the grosser things of the world by the pathetic incidents of life. It is our sorrows that refine our feelings, burn up the dross in our natures. Sorrow itself may not make us better but it causes us to stop and think, and we think out a better life for ourselves. Some times we wonder away from God and think too much of self and sorrow Bm ES CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST: For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of Switts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building OE g e r e 0 e T e l e 0 g C R o EP ER SO S C e O O O Mr. Taft is getting some amuse- ment fishing. Mr. Bryan is too busy. — = DE eee pagans 6 e@ se r e > Ap c et ec e e 82 80 e CO L TO Y ~ FC se ec e | c e 92 8 2 e O5 8 el eC ee 8. 8 0 8 se . On Ph A ba t | | SK So e : RO S Pe a t SE N eS T . 7 % 8 ea s SO A S BO O S BE C EO K AO H Se SHERRILL-WHITE COMET The fall season is now opening with us, and NEW GOODS are coming in our house daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and winter. All colors in Plains, Herringbone Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. Ce a CONGRESSIONAL. CAPITAL CO S T S OS 0 S 0 S 0 S 0 S T E l 0 S 0 G 0 S U S OP 0 S 0 R 0 E D OS T S O S C T O R O 08 0 RO T T S EE O SO H O SO S O S A G O S OS T CO S O O O F Re e Te Se O S O S O S O S O S O 5 For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. So e eo n n e c e c rs “ a 54 BT S s P SE R PS s . 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. H. HELL. Safe Guarded By Financial Integrity the Merchants & Farm2rs Bank assures you atsolute } protection for all funds de- positea in its care. Court- eous attention to the needs of our depositorsis required from allemployees; and eve- ry facility demanded by commercial usages is placed at the disposal of ali who will avail themselves ci onr services. FARMERS BANK; OF STATESVILLE INCORPOK ATED CAPITAL 25.000 OFFICERS: { T. STIMPSON, President. ©. S. TOMLIN, Vice Pres’ 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 of — ae o— Co. J. A Kaox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nichelson, L. K one No. 55. Lazenby, E- G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, £. B. Watts. PLUMBER. : jouthern Railway Co. (ireat Highway Of Trade And Travel Through FRESH MEATS The Southern States. and death is God’s means to bring| | Bave again opened up my | Through Pullman Sleeping us back to him. Meat Market and will be glad to Cars on porcee trains between Hello School Girl how are you|have your trade. Will also principal Cities and Resorts of feeling since the circus? 5 the south Handle Fresh Fish! High Class Dining Cars. and Oysters _ Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reached by during the ‘season, and will have same on hand all the time. Southern Railway. E. M. BRAWLEY “The Land of the Sky” “‘The Sapphire Country” in scenic west 538 CENTER STREET - 500 pair of ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at all seasons Hotels of the highest LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ class. For detailed information apply pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE to nearest Ticket Agent, or FURNISHING CO. 0© 8 9 : H % S S O G G 0 0 0 0 8 You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and that will arrive daily. ® Sherrill-White Company @ 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N. C. : 9 OS00 00999 OOGOOOCOSOO COCO ee F WHEN A CUSTOMER i} Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Rear Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease Liniment or achild dying of erouv or sore throat that had been rubbed with 3+ it. It’s worth its weight Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., September 10. —For North Carolina showers in fair in north portion tonight. Friday day showers. —__—- ++ @ in gold lor these two _Beeccccscceeceeooeooeess%% L.. #. GOLDMAN; : Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem- iums I am going 10 give away to my cus- tomers. This contest will close November 1. See me! See them! L. A. Goldman: q eeaeE 9 us - \ \ a fa at Ne ag e ge a = things alone. :-: ae hh Dean Bailey will serve on the com- mission to “uplift’’ the farmers, after all. It is so hard to refuse the Pres- ident. —_—_—_—_<++<@-o———————_ Ri t es co e op p BE Se e an i n g i i t n e p a n s t h e e , 57 cd ae s From now on Vice-President Fair- banks and Senator Foraker will vie with each other in showing enthusi- asm for the republican ticket. EB So many people in New York have the hydrophobia scare that there is a proposition on foot to muzzle or chain every dog throughout the state. EO The president asked for four new battleships and got two. Now if he asks to have the army increased 40,- 000 men, we suppose that what he really wants is 20,000. ——_—_++2 > U NO. ——_++@>-o———_——_ See our Hne of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ++ s is, & > New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. It isn’t necessary to remind the school children that their days of fun are about over. Some few things, 2 child will keep account of itself, and the date of school open- ing is one of them. 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. @ @ @ © © OO ® © @@ OB © SO O © DO ®D 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 00 0 0 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 e 0 0 0 are WANT ADS CMe 5 cents a line. : ay MARIO Se ae 4 cents a line. : G. Gamera 3% cents a line. [Oem > Cents a line. CARLOAD OF FE oats. 8 TILIZER J. E. Sloop. FOR sep9 3t. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. A 247 Phone 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. 127 W Broad St. phone 61. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums by the Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascof. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St Se License Issued. mcnotony of tegister Wil- Hams office was broken Fesi-day at The ; ternoon. License 4 riage of Miss Bruno Deai to Mr. Har- ‘vey Howard. The contracting parties live near Barium Springs, where the marriage took place last night. Popular Excursion to Rich-: mond, Va., Sept. 15th. The Southern Railway will Op- | erate its Popular Excursion to tichmond, Va., September 15th, 1908, train to consist of First- Class Day Coaches and Pullman Cars, giving two davs and one night ia Richmond. fiound trip from Statesville, $5.00. For detailed information see large flyers, or call on your depot agent. R. L. VERNon, Trav. Pass. Agent. FOR SALE—Houss and lot on Alexander street Bargain for party wanting a good home. See or write B. W. Crowson, Statesville. N. C. aug 20 FOR SALE!—SMALL BAKE OVEN and outfit complete, in good condition To be replaced by larger one. Any reasonable offer accepted. E. M. Brawley. 4t. LOST—BETWEEN HARMONY AND Statesville, a blue dress coat. If found leave at Grose’s_ store at Harmony. W. C. Weatherman. sep9 2t* Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-picee dinner set. See sets in Sherrill & White’s front window. AN EXCELLENT CHANCE IS one of these z i i Designing . i Engravirg i Printing : i Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing ISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING . PLATES 209 East Forty-Second St., New Yeri, U.S.A. Special—For 54 ccats we will mail 190 Fine Calling Car ts(:ame oaly>in neat box, Send P.O. Money Ovcer--no stamps. Send steif esisteaion is desired Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning. Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called forana return- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH offered any one having $1,500 to invest to enter a safe and STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB paying mereantile business ven- ture. Can have the active man-} the and ! safety of investment is assured. | care Mas- : | aug2 7 tf | avement of business trac Coe we 2? Address Business eot. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work rights | truck farming, with six room tw9- | the Boulevard is said to have scar- ‘story dwelling as I have had 21 years of: Public Square. Will exchange | itor city property in nicelocation.| when Dr. Yount was called in to see experience. FOR SALE Iive room cottage oa Elm | Street, in good location. Four aeres of nice Jand for 1 1-4 miies from m39 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 miles from I make a specialty of con! town; smali dwellicg, good cut- 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, | ERNEST G. GAITHER ‘buildings and abundauce | a ee Eo For further information call) ,on or write. Phone No. 23. Was issued for the mar-/| | AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL {nsurance and Real Estate | } } ly &ssauited a T5-Near Old Woman—Jury Reaches Verdict in! Pe 15 Minutes. Norfolk. ‘Ya.. Sept. y.-—Henry ; Smith, alias Csetr Perry. was con- | vicied today in i. Norfolk County {court of committing a criminel as- { sault on Mrs. Catiicrine Powell. 75! ‘ S years old ze. ie {in Park Fieeco. ' in the home of the woman Poris- punish- aad judge mouth, Anzust i Mis: i i a !ment was fixed at death. ' ; Bain immediately senienced him to die in the ciectric chair in Richmond on Octoter 13 next: given to the jury at and by 12.50 the reaches. —_—_—— 14 be New Steriine Notes. The case was 12.35 o’ciock verdict had bee Fodder making will soon be over and cotton picking is drawing near. We have been having some rainy weather, which took away several bridges. There is not much sickness in this community. Mr. Eprim Morrison who has been sick for some time does not improve fast. Messrs. Dalton and Lyerly Mecham have gone to Due West, 3. C., to en- ter school. Miss Maggie Yount of Stony Point spent Saturday night witk Miss Alice Pope. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pope have moved to their new residence near New Sterling. Rev. J. Meek White and family left yesterday to visit relatives and friends in South Carolina. Miss Della Brady spent Saturday night with Miss Cleo Pope. Mr. John Pope lost a fine colt re- cently. Rev. Henry Hefner of Sherman, Texas and Mr. Cris Bost of near Eu- fola have been visiting at Mr. John Pope’s. Mr. Cicero Douglass, of Blacks- } burg, S. C., is visiting his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David Doug- : lass. There is no marriages to report at 'present, but I wil let you all hear from me later on. i Well dear reader as this is my | first letter I hope you all will, look ; over all mistakes and I will ring off | for this time and if our editor thinks | this is fit to publish I will come again. BLUE BELL. | — ame ———~+ +<a>-e__——_ | Scarlet Fever in Town. A child of Larkin Caldwell, on | let fever. It was not known until yesterday the child. | A sign has been put up and every | precaution will be taken to prevent | Rugs, all our fall stock now in. | See our 9x12 $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FREE- BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he wil! always read it, we have : urchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and wili give one to every § person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The - ea-2 This Set Consists of— ¥ 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Vee. 1 Rounge Vee. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s GInod. BUTTERS Evening ¢/Viascot. » ——_—— APIECE VIOLET ECOV. SUGAR ry = eons 7 f TN = LOBLONG VEGETASLE 1 CREAN ; t FACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY DECORATED with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and @ solid gold filligree border. | GODOWNS OF JAPAN. Safety Warehouses Mace Necessary by the Frequency of Fires. a Fire is cne of the terrors that. @ dodge at the elbow of the Japanese ! householder all the time, and be-, cause he lives in a matchwood dwell- | ing Sakure-san has to take a curious precaution aginst the sudden less: of all his household goods. This! { precaution is the godown. The stranger in Tekyo or Yoko- hama who sees from his rickshaw a| strange iron plated building with} doors like turret shutters and point-} ed roof heavily incrasted with tiles i is led to believe that here perhaps is some feudal fort of the old time, ready to house fichting men against the attacks of a street mob. But when the tourist finds one of these black sheeted buildings on every other block he learns from the country dweller that these things are godowns, or storehouses for household goods. When a fire gets well started in the crowded blocks of dolls’ houses in a Japanese city, it is rarely stop- Te Yat Z “4 y UNITED (20TH SUCCESSFUL YEAR. ue until from ten to fifty houses ave been consumed and a black PERFORMA scar has been drawn across the — Cay whole face of the district. Because Cd 4D G the houses are so flimsy and crowd-| | RECOMMENDED iy ed so closely together that the Jap- AND CY anese firemen even at their best can | do little with a well developed blaze ENDORSED certain astute citizens erect these BY THE PRESS & iron sheathed and shuttered two * ST eee ae storied storehouses, wherein the Aud CLERGY householders of the neighborhood and the storekeepers of the district can store away their valuables. The godowns are so _ heavily sheathed with iron plate and so. weighted with mud tiles that they rarely burn. All day long their windows are kept almost hermetic- | ally sealed by heavy swinging shut- | ters that look like the doors of a safe. When a fire comes to a cer- tain district the first thing is to! close district the first godown and | put it in shape to weather the flames. To these public fireproof safes the householders take their best furniture, their porcelain and their delicate prints. The wives keep ‘ locked up there their best kimonos} he: and their odds and ends of jewelry. et Merchants have their excess stock Unlimited New Features < WONDERFUL TRAINED HORSES AND PONIES CATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. HERDS OF PERFORMING ELE- PHANTS AND PROVES OF SIBER- stowed away within them. Whenever there is a fete in any Japanese home or preparations are Presented being made for the entertainment of some special guests the servants ln are sent to the nearby godown to Every bring home all the valuables. Pic- tures are again hung on the wall, Department. ji the heavy bronze vase is restored for the day to its special taboret, and the wardrobe of madame is re- plenished. Then with the passing of the spe- cial occasion passes also the house- hold grandeur. All the fleeting prettiness of print and flowered ki- mono is swallowed up in the black maw of the godown.—New York GRANDEST OF ALL Sun. * MORNING OF A Practical Rotation. OR SHINE: RT LARGEST AND RICHEST EXHIBITION IN Sy = e4 The Best ¥ Conducted SS THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURES: SS THE’ GREAT STEINER TROU PE Feta. M’SELLE DE OE SCH “WEEN OF THE AIR” FROM PARIS. THE COMEDY WEYLERS,, FROM ROYAL THEATRE BARCELONA, =ONE TICKET ADMITS TO ALL= STREET PARADES EXHIBITION. > VILLE Friday, September 11th. “I suppose you follow a system erations,” casually observed the| f° | high browed graduate of the mod-| ;, ern agricultural college. . Pp E€ fF S O Nh “Follow what kind of a system?”; ™ inquired honest, hard handed Unele | . : Ezra. Ne A : “A scheme of rotation. That is,| yy counts for a lot in the take that large field there. You put NY that to one purpose one year, an- a other purpose the next year and, Ar still dirrerent the third year, and so’ dh on.” Ah “Oh, yes, I see your meanin’.| A Well, sir, last year we used the pro- AX 7 ceeds of that field to give Elizabeth a her musical education; this year the mn S ta t eSv i | le St o> proceeds went to pay boot in a hoss trade that I had the honor of en- gineerin’, and next year I intend laundry is not so big but that I can give every detail of the entire laundering process my individual oversight, so that I KNOW every bundle goes out in good shape. be glad to have your work. m U.C. Harwell, Prop. : : ° r > Tae a a ee ee a ae a ee eo A of rotation in your agricultural op- i a a E> & e e Attention! laundry business. My Will SE S S C E E E E C E C E E C E eam Laundry W Phone [22 , ] ———— x ' i i ! { Show Window, East Broad Street. | DB cee reer pe re OUT Eb ES EE re Henry Absalom, farm the field on Shares to kinder get his hands into —_CGsOO0OD=f the work.”—Puck. How the Oak Will Grow. 0) S TI () N There are trees which would| seem to substantiate the theory of some scientists that there is no rea-| Draughon gives contracts, backed | son why a tree should ever die un-| by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 less destroyed by unfavorable con- | capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- ditions or accident. The oak, for | cure positions under reasonable con- example, will live as a sapling ee or refunnd tuition. ages until given opportunity for'| eee. growth. There is an old caying to’ BOOKKEEPING Drzeton's ccm. the effect that if a pine forest is accepting his pruposition, concede! cut down an oak forest will grow,! that he teaches more Bookkeeping | and this is said to be literally true./in THREE months than they do in Many of the acorns carried into a |SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. ine woods by birds and squirrels! -- Sok = left to sprout in the ground. As SHORTHAND ee the tiny saplings grow browsing na-' Court Reporters write the system of tives of the forest shades nibble off /Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- their tender leaves. nae ae ‘cause they know it is THE BEST. again new leaves are put , only | e to serve as food for hungry deer or | le = CE re Soe moose or other marauding crea- | explains all, call on or write JNO. F. Fee Gee a ee Bow Ste | DEAUGHON, Preeadonis ight, deprived, as it would appear, | foe of life, the little | DRAUGHON’S plants live on, and when at last the PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE pines are felled and the sunlight | (We also Teach by Mail) reaches them they begin their era ‘Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, of crowtb. rma ee 4 lumbia or Washington, D. C. De that field shall give me a trip down f od i i 4 Os . . ° . * . . . . . . . ° e . ° Se - cmekcheree Mtn htreo’| Seeeeeceeecececececeecesd in’ on lettin’ the youngest boy, ad THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old - Sharpe tanyard and are man - ufacturing all gradeg of hand * made brooms We make a speciaity o:. first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see A ee a All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.F.GaIinks The Repair Man. -—— ot Ree “aes - Se EC A R S OS AR R A S , ui t Pu a s a ) Fe a r et ae a ee t SE ae Fe Cr a s ma a ar a = wr e n So m m e ue e ar ge aS ae NS ee t as PR RES BN REE UE PE a SAT loping = ae —_ td = DEATH LIST IS APPALLING. | DID NOT LIKE His HAIR. long nightmare. cezceceeett 32 -w 0 SSS LSS SS SSS SM e aren e | The case promises to be interest- wy R e p a irs Are Requir e d : a | Toung W Ss for Divorce-——| ing, especially if the judges order) ~) Whe n A Five Thousand, Six Hundred and! Yous Moma SUcs SON as 5 : he: brought into Ww : Tw t} §$meri Men. Wo- Pleaded With Her Husband to | the furniture to be wW : mi ——— oe ae a Kined ana| D¥e His Hair. court to see whether the husband's} W fF. r our workmen will befound #. The Horrible Deeds of Lieutenant ae soy = = = = ee Paris. Sept. 10.—It would be diffi- | hair really makes such sickenIns vis gerd Aaa eb oee Et tebe eapab le and thor. oy H tall ee F os sag ae “|eult to conceive a more harrowing | contrasts as his wife claims. Ws ie Faw |= oughly efficient. Whether . = y Festivities. i rae “pe 2: fos: ; as : 7 : - oe cea on ce ao ee , | tale of man’s callous indifference for a iy } s Ere OF} S ee aa eel is i icago. Sept. ¥.— hive thousanG.| yoman’s finer susceptibilities than : hi Tilt wanted, or 80mething TF . z “ Dynamite. ¢ | iit wae ata HANGED MEN FROM HIS NECK | six hundred and twenty-three me€N.|the one disclosed in an application| 4 py pe er special says that . { — i ii it ! it more vital and ser ious is m women and children killed and in-| for divorce just filed before the Paris |, chai ie eax Bemen lost| <) eT to be attended to, in any AN ‘ured. this is the slaughter that went} cou See Ww of My W'S | branch of the plumnber's z § jured, this is the slaughter that went} courts. two valuable steers in an unusual] ex z Vile | = pees ere ARK This Handsome bat Brutal Giant o to make an American holiday. The wife who makes the petition| nner. His cattle-were grazing. iii y = “i 2 Ae 1e1r = rvices fe the Wicklow arte es = Most Te GR Se ecaeediond has such a delicate and artistic na- , acl? Giese Me eae wes ae ny =f Z oY 7 wal ae oe, render. 4 cu- ~ rT . 3 ss , manead. . Cold Blooded an eccentric Execu twenty three men, women and chil-|j ture that she suffers. tortures from stumps. While he was absent the i ed, 2 ge speed Se tioner That Has Ever Existed. dren, and mostly children, maimed the hidecus discord existing between steers ate a quantity of the dyna ily repaired, at moderate S chars. =. € Among: the SS and records of for life or dead—this is the indict- the color of her drawing room at mite. While driving them in at Ww Y c CON NY, British tyranny during the terrible : stery and the color of her husband’s| . wine Mr. Huff threw a stone al W oeoontitl Pees es se 5 ment that the American Medical As-|,_. : Lae _,evening MY. a yj year 1798 there is none more extraor- Pe) ; Seas i hair. Incredible though it maY|.h. nerd. wW p dinary, according to a writer in av Secraee through atS official journal, | seem, the husband actually refuses] 0 missle struck one of the steers iy A W HOLLER PLUMBING COM! ANY AX English magazine, than that of Lieu- | 2 grim rows of statistics anda bit-| to dye his hair to some less discor-|1,.+ nad eaten the dynamite and the} 9) e . ee A tenant Edward Hepenstall, known by | ing editorial brings today against] dant hue. chock exploded the stuff in the ae S Phone No. 61. vy ¢ W. Broad St. it the nickname of “the walking gal-|the American people before the bar| When they were married the hus- sae \ ore 833 3 33 388 9382 in : mals stomach and the steer was A07 wa =—3332335:- SSS SS: oa Sh ee na peices oe was) Et | of humanity. : band’s hair was a delicate, pale|1ioyn to smithereens. The concus- W 3533533525 > a we eS SeM W erally and practically. The bull fights with which the| golden color, which went admirably | 3.) caused by the explosion jarred a 3 This notorious individual, who had been brought up as an apothecary in Dublin, obtained a commission in the Wicklow militia, in which he attained to the rank of lieutenant in 1795. He was 2 man of splendid physique, about six feet two inches in height and strong and broad in proportion. Refer- ring to this handsome but brutal giant, Sir Jonah Barrington in his memoirs states: “T knew him well and from his coun- tenance should never have suspected him of cruelty, but so cold blooded and eccentric an executioner of the human race never yet existed.” At the outbreak of the sanguinary re- bellion, when the common law was suspended and the stern martial va- riety flourished in its stead, Lieutenant Hepenstall hit upon the expedient of hanging on his own back persons whose physiognomies he considered characteristic of seditious tenets. At the present day the story seems almost incredible, but it is a notorious fact, revealed by the journalism of the pe- riod, that when rebels, either suspected or caught red handed, were brought be- fore him Hepenstall would order the cord of a drum to be taken off and then, rigging up a running noose, would proceed to hang each in tura across his athletic shoulders until the victims had been slowly strangled to death, after which he would throw down his load and take up another. The “walking gallows” was clearly both a new and simple plan and a mode of execution not nearly so tedious or painful as a Tyburn or Old Bailey hanging. It answered his majesty’s service as well as two posts and 2 crowbar. When a rope was not at hand Hepenstall’s own silk cravat, ’ being softer than an ordinary halter, became a merciful substitute. In pursuance of these benevolent in- tentions the lieutenant would frequent- ly administer an anaesthetic to his trembling victim—in other words, he would first knock him silly with a blow. His garters then did the duty as handcuffs, and the cravat would be slipped over the condemned man’s neck. Whenever he had an unusually pow- erful victim to do with, Hfepenstall took a pride in showing his own strength. With a dexterous lunge of his body the lieutenant used to draw up the poor devil’s head as high as his own and then, when both were cheek by jowl, begin to trot about with his burden like a jolting cart horse until the rebel had no further solicitude about sublunary affairs. It was after one of these trotting executions, which had taken place in the barrack yard adjoining Stephen’s green, that Hep- penstall acquired the surname of “the walking gallows.” He was invested with it by the gallery of Crow Street theater, Dublin. At the trial of a rebel in that city the lieutenant, undergoing cross exam- ination, admitted the aforementioned details of his method of banging, and Lord Norbury, the presiding judge, warmly complimented him on his loy- alty and assured him that he had been guilty of no act which was not natural to a zealous, loyal and efficient officer. Lieutenant Hepenstall, however, did not long survive his hideous practice. He died in 1804. Owing to the odium in which he was universally held, the authorities arranged that his funeral should take place secretly, while a Dublin wit suggested that his tomb- stone would be suitably inscribed by the following epitaph: Here lie the bones of Hepenstall, Judge, jury, gallows, rope and all. A Slight Difference. The globe trotter was telling about the wonders of India. “The scenery in some portions of the country,” he said, with enthusiasm, “is incomparable. Far, far away, the mountains pile up toward the sky, and stretching off to them are beautiful valleys, while close at hand you can get in sight of a man eating tiger’— “I beg your pardon,” interrupted an eager listener, “but did you say inside of a man eating tiger or in sight of one?’—New York Press. All Bound. A citizen of culture and poetic taste went to a public library and asked for Shelley’s “Prometheus Unbound.” He was rather taken aback when the librarian replied, with great hauteur: “We don’t keep any unbound books in this library.” F Missed It. The prodigal son wrote the old man as follows: “I got religion the other day. Send me $10.” But the old man replied: “Religion is free. You got the . wrong kind.” The best part of beauty is that which American taunts his Latin neighbor sinks into insignificance; the trage- dies of the football gridiron which have raised such storms of indigna- tion are trivial in comparison, and only the gladiatorial conflicts of pagan Rome rival the carnage of the American Fourth of July. And the Romans did not kil! children. The terrible loss in some places is all the more shocking because of the low sta- tistics in other places, which shows that the loss is not an inevitable one, but that it is a man-made slaughter, preventable by the making and en- forcement of laws. ———_++ a Little Girls Aim Broken—Mules Ran One and a Haif Miles—Other Oc- cupants of Buggy Eurt Slightly. Eufola, Sept. i0.—-Last night a3 Mr. Jim Moerorw and Fis family were roturnins fom? from church, their muic: ran away. They hal bee: over tc New Beth- any church to a protracted meeting, and in*some way the mules became frightened, breaking the bugsy tongue. Mr. Morrow pulled the team out to one side of the road, and started to get out to unhitch them. They immediately ran, throwing him out with great force, but he did not sustain any serious injuries. The buggy then turned over, fall- ing on the arm of his little girl. Annie, breaking her arm just above the wrist. His son was in the buggy when it turned over also, but sus- tained no injuries of any consc- quence. After running for a mile and a after the team finally stoped, having torn the buggy up badly. Another Runaway. Bufola, Sept 10.—As Mr. Walter Sherrill and his family were going over to New Bethany church yester- day afternon their horse took fright, running away, turning the buggy over, but not doing much damage. The occupants escaped without injury excepting some slight bruises and a severe shake up. ————++@>o_— At The College. Today is enrollment day at the Statesville Female college. Some 20 or 30 students arrived last night, and more came in today. All the faculty has arrived, and President Scott reports that the for- mal opening will take place in the morning at 9 o’clock in the Shearer music hall. An interesting program has been arranged and ati interested are cor- dially invied to attend. —_——__3 +> We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Ae T DICTIONARY A Library in One Book Besides an accurate, prac- tical, and scholarly vocabu- Ya re Ee te Ai t Tt Gh A ap n ee e Aa s lary of English, enlarged with 25,000 NEW WORDS, the International contains a History of the English |: Language, Guide to Pro- [Fi nunciation, Dictionary of |p Fiction, New Gazetteer of | =| the World, New Biograph- [fr ical Dictio: Vi Pee jj of Scripture Names, Gree 4) and Latin Names, and Eng- lish Christian Names, For- jj eign Quotations, Abbrevia- tions, Metric System, Etc. 2380 Paces. 5000 Liustrations. [f SHOULD YOU NOT OWN SUCH A BOOK ? 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Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits tence journ 9 o'cl SLA CAPITAL STOCK.....-..cc0-c00ce-eseceeeeeee seccereeseeee 40,000.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.........-++-+s000+00++-240,000.00 SuRPLUs ANP UNDIVED PROFITS.......:....880,000.00 ToTAaL RESOURCES OVER.........+-ceceeseeee--» $440,000.06 Rev. ¢ As der, z cola, daugh summ was a warral OFFICERS DE P OA D S 1A 1D CO D E S or DG ? IP L LU I GI N BO O E SB E T IS U gins, ] E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausiey, Sec isan and Treasurer, C. E. BUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas chargi W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department ages tq COCO DOCL O0OHSO 9005 OEOEIOG1G1OS0l 0000 8NCETECe acgacere Mr. and fi: The cd ber 15 The Mr. C two re Tedde ping at Dye oe to Mr. is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Vz., (second it the South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the fiaes! stated were in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and tht press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “It is the leading Bus: ness College South of the Potomac River.” “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business wel for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception © they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—_Wm. &. Ross, Lat § Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. messaZg Ww tepres' Fact _ Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Comme” & yrs cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shortbasé. Some Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Departmett a Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacatio olina w Students enter at any-time. By Mail—Bookkeepiag, Shorthand. ea Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Sem Special inducements to well educated young men, especially © a teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to — a G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, V# me tories. seems t of such state w first of iness hd months signs of VACATION IS OVER | And we have Re-opened for the Fall Term ENROLL NOW As There are a number of advantages to those enr)!ing at this season of the year, besides you will bave compl ed the course, READY TO ACCEPT A POSITION of which many will be offered, when business begins to rall¥ The g the Gem Gregory respect. The v after the election. = a : 1ey za INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEG the littld Newport News, Va. Bell Phone 3°" eee W. R. HILL, Principal. J. M. RESSLER. President [a2 The s The pict s showec fect in e : MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. ‘ For the education of Farmers, C lerks, Merchants, Warehouse” Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others eee or old, whe” unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of “ ton. Thirty day scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks a respondence course under expert cotton men will complete y™ nt demand for cotton graders and eot ton buyers. Session oPe?s ee Ist. Correspondence co ae pax j for f particulars, ~~ year eae Write at once We hav and see prime tase i - ett 4 rake te t mele Lenn tH a a Sa e e d ad Co " % Wi s Se e F | | § a: | 1 3 J nd i finest d the Busi- ; men »¢10n, > Law m3 mer: band. ment. Bb LIOUS: hand. aliv fO Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, September 11, 1908. Is Guilty of Lapital Crime THE VICTIM FROM STATESVILLE. Rowan Jury Renders Verdict Which ‘Will Send to the Gallows Negro Who Criminally Assaulted a Girl of His Own Race. Salisbury, Sept. 10.—Wednesday afternoon, in superior court, the criminal case against Sam Massey was taken up, and Judge Webb ap- pointed R. L. Wright, M. F. Hatcher and T. G. Furr to represent Massey, who is On trial for his life. Lucey Houser, the alleged victim, possitive- ly identified Massey as her assailant. She came from Statesville one night several weeks ago and Massey kindly volunteered to pilot her to a board- ing house, but she says he carried her to a wooded land near Town creek, on the eastern side of the city, and criminally assaulted her. The case was given to the jury at > o'clock this afternoon. The evi- dence was concluded this morning and specehes made today by Messrs. t. Lee Wright, M. F. Hatcher and T. G. Furr, for the defendant, and Solic- itor Hammer, for the state. At 7:45 it was anonuneed that the jury had reached a decision and the prisoner was brought into the court room while Judge Webb and the court of- ficials were summoned. Foreman W. W. Taylor as spokesman for the jury gave in the verdict, which which was “guilty.”” The passing of sen- tence was deferred and court was ad- journed until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. ——++@>-o—__—_ SLANDER SUIT BY PREACHER. Rev. J. C. Coggins Sues E. L. Tedder Under $5,600 Bond. Asheville, Sept. 10.—E. L. Ted- der, a prominent resident of Pensa- cola, Fla.,, who, with his wife and daughter, has been spending the summer in western North Carolina, was arrested here yesterday on a warrant sworn out by Rev. J. C. Cog- gins, president of the Holman Chris- tian Institute of Black Mountain, charging slander, and asking dam- ages to the amount of $20,000. Mr. Tedder was taken into custody, and Yater released on $5,000 bond. The case is set for hearing Septem- ber 15th. The suit is brought by the Rev. Mr. Coggins as the result of a loss of two railway tickets belonging to Mr. Tedder, who, at the time was stop- ping at Black Mountain with his fam- ily. Later these tickets were mailed to Mr. Tedder at Asheville, and it is stated that the initials on the tickets were changed, and that a profane message accompanied them. —_—_— a —_—_. WANT BETTER PRICES. Representatives of North Carolina Factories Decide to Advance Price by January. Some thirty furniture manufactur- ers from various parts of North Car- olina were in the city yetserday and spent a good part of the day consid- ering matters which are in one way or another related to their business. The principal object of the gather- ing was to plan efforts to get a bet- ter price for the output of their fac- tories. As a result of the meeting it seems to be understood that the price of such furniture as is made in this state will be advanced before the first of January. The furniture bus- iness has been very dull for several months, but it is said to be showing signs of improvement. ———_+<+@-e—__—— Special at Gem Good. The special program rendered at the Gem last night, was, as Manager Gregory generally has, fine in every respect. The vaudeville stunt by Evans and Alexander was good in every respect. They got off some good jokes, and the little “spasm” by Evans when he shuffled his number elevens, received sreat applause. The singing was also very good. The pictures were hand colored and showed the effects fine. The film en- titled the Sleeping beauty was per- fect in every respect. ——— 2-44 We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FORMAL OPENING. The Address by Prof. Thompson, and Revs. Rr. Presley and Scroggs.— Interesting Program. The formal opening at the college this morning was largely attended. The faculty and scholars marched into the Shearer hall over the stage, and took their seats in the main au- ditorium. After an opening hymn, Dr. Scott lead in prayer, after which Prof. Thompson and Revs.“Dr. Pressly and Scroggs made address. They talked on educational lines, showing the’ students their good chances for education as compared with their fore fathers. After this, Miss Liddell rendered very beautifully a vocal solo, much to the delight of the audience. Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr. Branch after the solo. The opening occupied about an hour, and was very interesting. About 125 pupils have already en- rolled, and more is expected. After the opening, the students are gathered to the old cnapel, where they were classified and registered. 1 - The Circus Here. Gentry Bros’ famous’. shows ar- rived in the city bright and early this morning, and the tents ners quickly erected on the Carnival grounds. A street parade, which traversed the principal streets shortly after 10 o’clock, was a complete index to the various merits of the show. Gaily decorated wagons to which six and eight ponies were attached, two bands of music, in addition to the steam caliope, wound up the proces- sion, and made one of the prettiest street displays ever seen in this city. All of the little folks and some of the older ones were on hand to see the dogs and ponies in their parade dress. The performance this after- noon is well attended, and, judging from the shrill shouts of approval of the youngsters, the program is up to their expectations. The company of clowns and spec- ialty acts, which is a new depart- ment of the Gentry show, is a very entertaining addition and the antics of the funny fellows was real com- edy; the acrobatic portion of the program is equal to the best ever seen in this city. Every ment of the Gentry Bros. show has been improved since their last visit to this city, and in their reconstruct- ed form the shows are more enter- taining than ever. Gentry Bros. have a field en- tirely their own, and are endeavor- ing to provide a clean, moral and in- teresting exhibition. It is doubtful if a more entertaining performance could be given than the one present- ed by Gentry Bros. and their talent- ed animals. After the night per- formance, which begins at 8 o’clock, the show will leave for Hickory where they exhibit tomorrow. ——++- oo —_ —_ CLOANINGER IN TOILS. Did Not Meet His Bill of Costs—Ar- rested by Deputy Sheriff Ward— Bond for Appearance Today. Cloaninger, who has been in Judge Sloan’s court so much the last few weeks was up again yesterday. When he was up last week having the Weatherman boy charged with assault Judge Sloan could not make a case out of it, so taxed Cloaninger with the costs. Cloaninger was given until Satur- day last to settle the costs. Failing to come up and “‘ante’’ over Sheriff Ward went out after hi.m He. -was caught and brought be- fore Judge Sloan, and turned loose till today on a bond. +122 “SUNDAY SOWERS” IN TROUBLE. Shoots the Chickens of Mr. T. L. Stikeleather, Without Provocation. Will be Indicted. Mr. T. L. Stikeleather was before Judge Sloan this morning preferring charges against “Sunday Sowers,” 2 half witted white man of the city. It seems that “Sunday” has tpen amusing himself the past few days shooting Mr. Stikeleathers chickens without any provocation whatever. It is not known yet what action will be taken in the matter. Sowers is a pitiable character, and we doubt if much will be done with him. Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evenimg Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. depart- | Bryan Says Cannon Lies TELLS GF HIS POSSESSIONS. Demands That Speaker Cannon State What He is Werth ana How He got It—Charged the Speaker With Being the Favorite of Predatory Corporations. and Openly Accused Him of Telling a Faisehod. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 10.—Heavy personal onsiaught on Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, of the national house of representatives were made today by W. J. Bryan in the course of his travels through Illinois. The democratic candidate attacked Mr. Cannon from all sides. He charged the speaker with be- ing the favorite of predatory corpor- ations, with having strangled reform legislation and with having falsified the facts with regard to Mr. Bryan’s wealth. Mr. Bryan reached Speaker Can- non’s congressional district about 9 o’clock this morning, when a 10 A great crowd had assembled to hear him and the Nebraskan immediately launched into his phillipic against the speaker. He openly accused the speaker of telling a falsehood when the speaker in addressing the Springfield conven- tion fixed Mr. Bryan’s wealth at a million dollars. In great detail Mr. Bryan gave figures showing how his money had been acquired from the day he enteréd congress until the present time. He denied emphatically that he was worth a million dollars and fixed the amount of his “earthly posses- sions” at $150,000, as the extreme limit. He had come by it honestly he said, through saving a portion of his congressional salary and from receipts derived from his lectures and writings. ~ He demanded that Speaker Can- non be as frank as himself and tell the public whether he had made any money through lecturing and writ- ing, and to what extent his money making had been hampered by strict attention to public duties.’’ ——_-—++ aro —__—_ Is Leprosy Contagious? According to those who have seen most of the disease in the Philippine Islands, leprosy is not contagious, and is hardly infectious. Lieutenant Charles E. MacDonald, of the Army Medical Corps, has just sent to Dr. Tsadore Dyer, of New Or- leans, fresh proof that the disease is really a rare form of tuberculosis, contracted from infected sea food. It has often been observed that per- sons afflicted with leprosy have lived on diseased fish and clams. That the disease is not spread its human host or by bad sanitation has been demonstrated. Dr. Mac- Donald says among the lepers of Sa- mar. Next year a congress will be convened at Bergen, Norway, at which it is hoped that the profession- al and lay delusions about leprosy will be cleared away. Perhaps the treatment accorded Mr. Early will hereafter be accounted medieval. ——_++@>->——__—_ COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling Good middling Middling... Stains and Tinges........... 7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a deciine of 10 points. Spots closed at 9.40. Futures closed as follows: October... December.... January March Mr. Johnson, of Centerville, brought to the office this morning a mazm:moth ear of corn raised on his farm in Pitt county, that contains 1222 grains of corn. It measured 10 inches in circumference and is 10 inches long. Mr. Johnson says that his entire crop is of this quality of corn. He has been working for sev- eral years to develop good full grain- s corn.—Kinston Free Press. minute stay was made at Toledo, Til. | Too Good io be True “FOUNTAN OF YOUTH” FOUND. A Farmer Recovers Eyesight After a Loss of Twenty Years—Grow- ing a New Set of Teeth—Threw Away His False Teeth. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 11.—At last the “Fountain of Youth” has been found. No one knows its location except Henry Eddleman, a retired farmer, of Gladwyn, Montgomery county, who says he is eighty-one years old, is growing a new set of wisdom teeth and has recovered his sight, which he lost twenty vears ago. Eddleman is visiting his son, Al- bert, at the latter’s home, at Cinna- minson and Folsom roads, Roxboro. Last night he picked up a newspa- per and started to read it aloud. Albert’s surprise was beyond words. While he was trying to express his joy, his father let him further into the secret, and displayed several new tceth which had become so promi- nent that he was no longer able to wear the false teeth that he had used for thirty years. Eddleman comes of a remarkable family who have been Jong known as the oldest family in Roxborough. e The grandmother of the present successful Ponce de Leon’ lived to de 103 years old, and her grandson expects to go far past that mark. —_——_ ++@>-e—__—_ To the Farmers of Iredell County. I desire that every farmer in Ire- dell county who wishes to be a better farmer, who is anxious to improve his farm and at the same time raise crops, and who is willing to receive assistance and co-operate with the Department of Agriculture to send me his name and address on a postal ecard, at once. I am anxious to reach more farmers next year than I did this, and. I want to see some posi- tive results from our demonstration work. I shall make some appoint- ments a little later and want an op- portunity to meet you all. I am particularly anxious to get your name and address at once, and I hope you will send same immediate- ly. No matter if I know and know your address. If you want any as- sistance send your name right along, and any farmers who are strangers to me and live on R. F. D. routes, 1 would be pleased to nave you say that you live near some church or school house or in some way identify your place so that I may know where your farm is. Please do not delay this, but pro- cure a card and mail it to me at Stony Point, N. C. Yours truly, E. S. MILLSAPS, Special Agent of the Department of Agritulture for Iredell County. —_—_++@>-»—___-_- The Conference. “This is a gravee matter,” began the undertaker. “Consequently we want more light thrown upon it,’’ remarked the lamp manufacturer. “I hope our views will all be in harmony with the ocasion,” put in the piano maker. “No pipe dreams,’’ admonished the plumber. “I hope whatever is said none will take it ill,”’ said the doctor. “Then we'll all be good natured and not ask cross questions,” supple- mented the lawyer. But it was the remark of the bak- er which broke up the meeting. ‘‘What I want to know, first of all,” he declared, “‘is w ohis expected to supply the dough ?’’—Baltimore American. —_———-<(@r-o A Night of Rioting. Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 10.—Fol- lowing a night of rioting between a mob of seven thousand of the army of unemployed and an augmented force of foot and mounted police the city today, shows the effect of one of the wildest nights in its history. The streets are littered and scores of houses are damaged. Windows were smashed and hundreds. are in teror. Stricken citizens are guard- ing their property armed. £ Beginning at midnight the mob attempted to raid the aristocratic residential section but the mounted police charged and dispersed the rioters. - NO MORE HAZING. Hazing a Thing of the Past at This Great Institution—Governor Glenn Speaks on Hazing—Resolution of Soph. Class Backed by Student Body. Raleigh, Sept. 11—The Sophomore class of the A. & M. college yesterday led in a movement to banish hazing from that institution. This class voluntarily took it upon themselves to pass a resolution declaring against hazing in the college. The Sopho- more class is generally credited with being the leaders in all forms of hazing and that they have taken the lead in declaring against it insures the success of the movement. But the sentiment of the school is with the Sophomores and all classes, from Seniors down to Freshmen, adopted a similar resolution, making it doub- ly sure that hazing is a thing of the past in that institution. The text of the resolution adopt- ed by the students, following the Sophomore class resolution, is as follows: 2 “Whereas, the Sophomore class of this college has voluntarily voted to abstain from all form of hazing new students, therefore be it “Resolved, That we, the students of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, hear- tliy approve the action of the So- phomore class and individually pledge our word and honor as gentle- men to stand by the Sophomores and not to engage in any form of hazing while in college,’’ —_——_+-+@>-e——____. KERN TO VISIT THIS STATE. Democratic Candidate for Viee Presi- dent Will Speak at Winston-Salem During Fair Week in Ottober. Chicago, Sept. 11.—John W. Kern, democratic vice presidential candi- date. will make a speaking trip in the South in October and the nation- al candidate is now arranging the itinerary. He will deliver one or two speeches in Maryland and will speak in all probability in West Vir- ginia and Delaware the week in Oc- tober. Mr. Kern will speak in Win- ston-Salem, N. C., on October 7th, when the fair will be in progress. G46} RICHMOND BLUES BAD LUCK. Train Catches Fire, and Quartermas- ter Brisseau is Badly Burned— Company Also Loses Uniforms and Baggage. = New Haven, Conn., Sept. 10.—The famous Richmond Blues arrived here this morning. The train on which they rode caught fire from oil under the company’s car and badly burned Quartermaster Sargent Boisseau. Besides the fire the Blues lost their uniforms and hand baggage. _———(@>o > Prof. Holland Thompson in Chralotte Today’s Charlotte Observer says: “Prof. Holland Thompson, of the faculty of the College of the City of New York, spent yesterday in the city On his way to Concord, where he formerly lived. From there he will return to Statesville, where his pa- rents reside. Professor Thompson is one of the number of young North Carolinians who have gone to the metropolis and made good in the va- rious branches of literary effort. He talks interestingly of the organiza tion of which he is a part and whose yearly budget amounts to $500,000.” —_ 1+ —_ Mr. M. W. Johnson, our enterprie*” ing barber has added a new improve- ment. It is a concern to go on the head rest of the barber chairs, with a roll of paer in it. The paper comes up and covers the head rest, and every time a person is shaved, the paper is pulled out and torn off at a perforated place. This insures each man to a ciean head rest. News of R. F. D. No. 5. Mr. Webb Horn and Mr. Gilbert Campbell returned to South Carolina last week. They have been, visiting in Iredell. They have many friends here. It was sad for me to bid them farewell. Protracted meeting at Friendship is going on. I think it is time for people to wake up in North Iredell. L. §. —_ 44> A Big Cabbage. Mrs. J. F. Walker, of Boomer, takes the lead on cabbage. She has raised some “whoppers”’ this season, and in order that “the orphan” at this office might have one more full dinner pail before cold weather she sent them Saturday a couple of heads one weighing 17 1-2 pounds.— A Bull Spoils Balloon Trip TEARS THE BALLOON TO PIECES. Too Much Ballast Causes Balloon to Fall in a Cow Pasture—Bull Does Not Like It—Gives Boys a Hot Time. ~ Port Jervis, N. Y., Sept 10.—Mem- bers of the Glen Eyre Aero Club making their first and last ascension, proved that the bull in a balloon of these days can do as much damage as the bull in the china shop of old. The Aero Club is composed of three New York city and three local aeronauts. They are not expert sky pilots like the Wright brothers and Count Zeppelin, for none is more than seventeen years old. It has taken them weeks to construct their balloén. The materials were brought from New York. The bal- loon complete; they named it ‘‘Pike county,’’ and inflated it with hot air, Charles Brownson, of New York and William Harding, of Glen Eyre, chosen to make the ascent, entered the basket. “Let go!’’ cried Brownson to his four fellows with soaring ambition who held the ropes. The ascent was not as successful as that of some aeroplanes. The bal- loon rose a few feet and sailed over a fence. There was too muck bal- last on board, and before the acro- nauts could throw it out the airbag dropped in the next field. Unluckily, Farmer George Carpen- ter’s Jersey bull and several cows balloon the cows ran; not so the bull. It charged the bag, which, swaying, seemed to challenge it. Brownson and Harding jumped from the bask- et, took a' running start, just like an aeroplane, and soared over the fence. Relieved of their weight, the bal- loon might have risen had not the bull’s horns tore a huge rent in it. It collapsed; the triumphant bull tramped ft and got badly tangled in the torn cloth, the ropes apd net- ting. coer The bull wrapped in the balloon, girated over the field and so-scared the cows that they broke threugh the fence and took to the woods. Farmer Carpenter and his boys ex- tricated the bull, after much danger: to themselves, and passed the rest of the day in rounding up the cows. —— I EP-o PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -.Paople You- Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. S. W. Stimson, of this city, is registered at the Selwyn in Charlotte. Mr. Wm. Bristol is in Charlote on business. Miss Anie Burns Wilhelm is visit- ing in Charlotte. Miss Arleen Gilmer is visitng in Charlotte. — Messrs. E. F. Swaim and J. L. Elliot, of Winston are in the city. Mr. R. C. Johnson has returned from 2 trip to Mooresville. Mrs. L, R. Connelly is visiting in Mooresville, Miss Laura Miller of Mooresville, 4s visiting Im the city. Mrs. J. C. Gray and Mr. N. W. Mc- Auly, her brother, have returned to Mooresville, after a stay in the city. Mr. Garland Shelton stopped over in Mooresville on his way to Due West college. Miss Irene Moore left yesterday for a visit to Asheville and Sumter, Ss. C-- Miss Bernice Turner goes to Wadesboro tomorrow, where she is teacher in the public school. Mrs. J. A. Milholland and daugh- ter, of Rock Hill, arrived here yéster- day. Miss Milholland will enter the Statesville Female colfege. Mrs. Milholland will visit relatives here 2 few weeks. Miss Beulah Culberson has return- ed to her hon’ at Rockingham. She has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. W. Gaither, for some weeks. New Barber Shop. Mr. Howard’s new barber shap under the Loan and Trust Building, is fast nearing completion. Handsome fixtures are being in~ stalled, among them an electric mas- sage machine. “Nice bath rooms are also near ready, both tub and show- er. When completed this will rank Wilkesboro Chronicte. with the best in the state, ~ i et were in the fleld too. At sight of the - + ha s h h t i a s a l i n We a Sh oo et e it s . Lu n a s Re o PR cc a r e Sp e ee os t te a s ad fe t e Ae ee , a es ee e er ee e eo yy ee ee e Ms YO R E at e Be ap ii : fe da e Ee ? 5 THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Sica 109 Court Street. ———_—$_$_—_ Teiephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - ~ ‘Entered ot the Postotlice in Statesville 2. &., 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. “or 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. 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: ' LO. 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.R E SLOAN. For County Conifssioners : N. B. nts. “a H. C. SUMMERS © RF GAITHER D. E, TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. H. HILL. ——_++@>>—__—_—_ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Spetember 11. —For North Carolina generally fair tonight and Saturday. —-—__~ +> > —__—— Mr. Taft worried? That’s a poor way of loosing flesh. ——__—_-4 +> —_—— Besides raising four crops a year Cuba seems able to also produce a luxuriant crop of grafters. ———_++@>-e—_—_ **“Those who expected that Judge Taft and Senator Foraker would off and soak each other when they met the other day at Toledo must have sorely disappointed. ——_~++@>--—__—__ How can editor Hilderbrand of the Industrial News be expected to “slap over” in his support of a man for governor he has unqualifiedly called a “Har.” a The Durham Herald wants to know if money is absolutely neces- sary to run a campaign why those who are the most able are not allow- ed to contribute. —_——_—_?-4+ > The Wilmington Star says: “When the empty dinenr pail gets through with what it is going to do to the republican party its leaders will wish that Mark Hanna had never raised the cry of the full dinnér pail.” Lame sarees. UNCLE SAM’S INVENTORY. The first returns to the National Conservation Commission show that Uncle Sam is making fine headway with his inventory of natural re- sources. It is perhaps a bigger job than he at first suspected but indica- tions are that he is going to get through it in good time. Very like- ly it has cut short the vacation plans of some of his best helpers, but there has been no complaint. His corps of investigators, statisticians, ex- perts and scientists have buckled down closely to the work all sum- mer. Inquiries have been going out from this and that government office by the thousand. They have gone to special agents in the field, to the gov- ernment stations her and there, to bureaus of statistics all over the country, to county clerks, to town- ship assessors, to manufacturers, to lumber dealers, to railroad and steamboat companies, and to farm- ers. The chiefs of the government bureaus have been wanting to know about lands—farm lands, timber lands, mineral lands, about crops and crop production; about swamp and and overflow lands; about irriga- tion; about navigation—how far the use of our inland waterways has de- creased and the reason for the de- crease; the cost of water traffic as compared with railroad rates, the use of water power and its possibili- ties; about all phases of the forests and of timber and lumber; about how much of minerals we have left and the probable duration of the mineral supply and about livestock and game and fish. Just what this work really is can ben seen only by studying a copy of this most unusual document, the “Schedule,” on which Uncle Sam is basing the first inventory he ever at- tempted to make of his natural wealth. It can be obtained by writ- ing a letter to Thomas R. Shipp, Sec- retary of the National Conservation Commission, Forest Service, Wash- ington, D. C. The Conservation Commission also gets out “Bulletins of Progress’ which show just how rapidly the Conservation movement started at the White House Confer- ence of Governors, is going forward. These also may be obtained from the secretary. ———— ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE Russia has a famine every ten or twelve years. Soup made of fried wasp is a Chi- nese delicacy. fn oak tree sixty feet high con- tains about six million leaves The atmosphere is free from mi- crobes at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Great Britain has the longest coast line of any of the countries of Eu- rope. Pawnbrokers in Peking having re- fused to reduce their 50-cent rate of interest, the municipal board has opened official pawnshops, charging only 15 per cent. Ink stains on boards may be re- moved by vinegar or salts of lemon. Another receipe if the above fails is: Scour the board with sand, wet with water in which a few drops of oil of vitrol are mixed. Mamlicar went from Carthage and landed near Palermo. He had a fleet of 2,000 ships and 3,000 small vessels and a lard force of 300,000 men. At the battle in which he was defeated 150,000 were slain. A minister in Muskogee, Okla., de- clares if the Merry Widow hats con- tinue to be worn his congregation will be so reduced that his salary will be affected, as but one person can sit in a seat formerly occupied by three. During a revival at Bernard, Kan., a gambler who had been keeping away from the police a year surren- dered to the preacher all his gamb- ling devices, and they were publicly destroyed. A race man _ sold his horse at the same time. + 4 ____ See our hne of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at ence. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_—__-4-< > Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. a See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 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. Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Visine CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social ard We:iding. Write R. AMBROSE MiiLLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Ferty-Sccond Si., Newiert Special-- Fer 54 cents w2 will ms’! Cagds (name ovlyin neat hex Sens E Oraer—ne stamps. Send Gte tf custo oe ts Ceened I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second- Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see me. .°. : : : All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. The Repair Man. Bryan aud Taft Both to Speak | Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. —— UNDERTAKE AND EMBALMER Most Medern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 151 at night and on Sundays. -|Prompt attention ziven *phone -) orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. Ss BE 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. HERRILL-WHITE COMP Y § St, Charles Hotel Building ——-—— A GOOOCCOO CESOOSEOSH60GO86E08 The fall season is and NEW GOODS are winter. that will arrive daily. daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and All colors in Plains, Herringbone Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and now opening with us, coming in our house 104 West Broad St. Sherrill-White Company , Statesville, N. C. BOSSES OSOCCOOESCSSEOSOCCOCOEG 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING erie by snot accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 75 per cent. of 5 ll 0 RT Hl 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- lumbia or Washington, D. C. FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREET WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION 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. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Southern Railway Go. treat Highway Of Trade The Southern States. 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 reach Southern Railway. ae “The Land of the Sky” “Th Sapphire Country” in ane aoe all seasons. Hotels of the highest tae. F or detailed information to nearest Ticket Agent, ey 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. And Travel Through} ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at| eoceceegsascessesacereraceoe= - A MAN IS,KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. Sabri Of course its SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in seleeting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength OND. 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. 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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 1 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 men 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, Oxce upon a time there lived in: THE BLACK SHADOW. _A Very Curious Superstition of the ; Tupi Indiana : We had been listening to the ‘stories of an officer recently re- , turned from service in the Philip. | pines about the curious supersti- , tions among the brown races, when , one of the party, who had been sev- :eral years a resident of Brazil, re- j lated an experience he had had among the native Indians along the nar eclipse. He said: “I noticed that for several days every Indian employed in my hosts’ sawmill, ten or twelve in number, spent their entire noon hour in making ar- rows and testing them by shooting them at a large tree, not less than 100 yards distant, which stood in the clearing around the mill. “Of course these men are familiar with the use of firearms and use guns in hunting. But for some rea- son, probably a tradition, supersti- , ion or prophecy, still preserved, it is a part of nearly every Indian education to make and use . boy’s { ‘bows and arrows, even though re- (siding in the cities. I was aston- ished at the skill these men dis- played. They rarely missed the tar- get. or struck it so high that they eould not reach and withdraw the arrows. When asked what so many arrows were made for, their only answer was “To shoot the black shadow,’ which to me was no expla- nation at all. ) “Now, making these arrows is ‘both difficult and delicate work. dO pmee 5 cents a line. S times soe 4 cents a line. 6 times.....:........... 3 cents a line. 26 times................. 3 cents a line. BCARDERS WANTED—I HAVE opened a boarding house at No. 327 Tradd street, where I will be pleased to accommodate ali those wishing good board, by the wéek. Amazon river at the time of a h-; and finally he found a flower bulb. | Both shaft and feathers must be Believing in the fairy’s promise, he carefully chosen, while fashioning planted the bulb and nourished it the points, which are made of a se large yers, or eallon Your) j¢SPRESSCCSTESMESSESS ERE Dy : Trav. Pass. Agent. Si : ] Att £ ° de Twelve Years Experience) w+ CTSONA == in the general care of clothing . ai Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- | yy counts for a lot in the laundry a My as ing. Wy laundry is not so big but that i can give we Clothing calledforana return- | AX every detail of the entire laundering process tb: ed promptiy. m wy individual oversight, so ee I aes . A. every bundle goes out in good shape. i as ee — MR be = to have your work. w $1 PER MONTH a = STATESVILLE © 2 lle Steam Laundry ¥ PRESSING CLUB; ™ >tatesvi ot Phone 122 & ote 3 7 m U.C. Harwell, Pres. 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This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream THE WARE IS £4, THE HIGHEST * |! CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA... 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. | S ' S O S S O G 9 S 9 H O S S H H O S O S O O G 9 H T H G i {| application of a small nose to a 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 -Royai 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 elub. In 1457 the Scottish parliament passed an act enjoining that “fute ball 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 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 I’ve only had four, and it’s my turn.” “TI am, too, playing fair,” asserted Tommy, his utterance smothered as he again applied his nose to the erack. “I’ve got an awful cold, and I can’t smell half as much as she can!” . 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- separate piece of harder woot and charred and shaped in the fire, re- | quires both skill and patience. - Only the wing feathers of a bird possess the spiral twist necessary to give the arrow a rotary motie : in flight. “The night of the ec pse I went to my hammock, as usual, not re- membering that one was due. It occurred about midnight. I was sleeping soundly when I was awak- ened by some one gently shaking my hammock.. Rousing myself, I found the oldest man employed in the mill bending over me. The eclipse was on and the room was 560 dark that I could not distinguish his features, but his voice was very grave as he said in Portuguese, ‘Pardon, senhor, but do you not want the moon to shine again?’ ‘Moon—what’s the matter with it? I asked, only half awake. ‘It has gone out and will not shine sie until we shoot the black shadow. Will the senhor let me take his gun to begin driving it away?’ “I gave him my double barrel gun and half a dozen cartridges, and he went out. Greatly mystified, T followed him a moment later. All the Indians were assembled in the open space before the house, and every one had his bow and arrows, watching the moon, which was now entirely obscured. I ‘did not join them, fearing to disconcert them, but watched the strange perform- ence from the door. “First, the old man, after finding a good rest for his gun, took a long, careful aim at the moon and fir repeating the shots as fast as he could reload. When the cartridges were all used, the bowmen drew up in line, ard, taking an equally care- ful aim, shot scores of arrows at the all sat down on the ground, lighted : their cigarettes and waited results. I left them watching and went’ in and was again asleep when the old man awakened me by entering with the gun. He was jubilant at the success of their assault on the black demon and thanked me for my as- sistance in the ponderously polite phrases characteristic of his race.” —Dewey Austin Cobb in Los An- geles Times. The Point of View. Fuddy—lIt is the same with hu- mor as with everything else. A good deal depends upon the point of view, I suppose. There was Tol- fet, for instance, who was butted by Clough’s billygoat. It seemed ‘ew- fully funny to the rest of us, but Tolfet didn’t laugh a bit. Doesn’t appear to be any sense of humor in Tolfet. Duddy—Oh, I don’t know. You can’t expect a man to la Vv heartily at what is going on behind his back. And you say yourself a great deal depends upon the point of view.—Boston i An Exchange of Compliments. 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.” IT am to hear that,” said the visitor. “Are all your trees as full of apples as this one?” ; o, sir,” explained the girl, “only the arple trees.”—Harper’s Weekly. Oe eekly - Judge Charles P. Daly of New | York was a charming conversation- | alist as well as a model citizen and | an accomplished jurist. He met the | Duke of Wellington once, and the | duke remarked to him that he seem- | ed too young to be on the bench. | “I owe my position” replied | Judge Daly, “to one of those acci- | dents of fortune to which your ce owes so little.” “T recall my criticism,” said the duke grimly. “You are doubtless | where you belong.” offending black shadow. Then they} 1 Sh Good service guaranteed. M. W. Barrier. sepl1i 3t. CARLOAD OF FERTILIZER FOR oats. J. E. Sloop. sep9 3t. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 FOR SALE!—SMALL BAKE OVEN and outfit complete, in good condition To be replaced by larger one. Any reasonable offer accepted. E. M. Brawley. 4t. LOST—BETWEEN HARMONY AND Statesville, a blue dress coat. If found leave at Grose’s store at Harmony. W. C. Weatherman. sep9 2t* Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See sne of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. _ 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf WANTED—For U. 8. 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 ta 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 1371, West Main street, Spar- tanburg; S. C. 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 dowu the kind that stays. It you want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON, THE IREDELL BROOM C0 Has resumed work at the old arpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all gradee of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o1 first zlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. - PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hall curtains received $2.0” pair to $12.00. Es STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO, . .% a # pa n t o ra c o s s - s e g e e at e : sa c s “f o l be a k >> » . ST is e te n me ea i ae Be a r rt Be r e t ~~ —— ie et e os pi e l ea s ch to g ea t cr pg > $ eb 3: ea 5 Ta ie ee Ge e Fi s Mg t 3 SS : = or v e y ye , at e r OB GE N E S Da t i : OR R ee et e ee e en e ae , tT et ee e tT eld er a n sa r Bo r a , wi s e S Ma RE B T eis oe 5 Pe e ae ee © er e s pa r e SC E N E te e PC ss A ba k ic e , PF D DU R E 58 Se o e 1 ma r e Sa y e ed 6, a SR a MS <p SE : SS th , te e n s gi a ae na i r a ra t te e s wee Se e ag ne t A QUEER EXPERIENCE Alma-Tadema’s Miraculous Es- cape From Death. FREAKS OF AN EXPLOSION. —_— The Artist’s House Was Wrecked, and How He Got Out Alive and Unin- jured Isa Mystery—The Puzzle of the Staircase and Hallway. In 1874 a canalboat carrying a hun- dred barrels of gunpowder along the Regent’s park canal jn London ex- ploded just opposite the magnificent house of Laurence Alma-Tadema, the famous artist, across the road. This happened at 4 o’clock on a rainy morn- ing. Every window in London within a radius of a mile was smashed, and the houses in the immediate vicinity, though solidly built of brick and stone, were wrecked. “J yas sound asleep in bed at the time,” said Alma-Tadema, “and the first I knew of the explosion was when I found myself standing out on the sidewalk in front of my house in the rain, with my pajamas on and bare feet. How I got there I never knew. The entire top of the brick wall in front of the lawn before my house was blown off, and the front of the house itself was as if driven in by the blow of a giant’s fist. “The canalboat, we found out after- ward, had blown up underneath a solid bridge that crossed the canal at that SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. The base ball teams of Chambers- burg and Shiloh township will cross bats at the athletic park here, to- morrow afternoon at 4.30. Many people are taking advantage of the harvest moon, by enjoying straw, buggy and horse back rides. The moon is in all her splendor now. The members of the colored Pres- byterian Sunday school had a picnic east of town yesterday. The Entre Nous club will meet with Miss Marie Long tomorrow af- ternoon at 4:30. The daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday after- noon at 3:30 with Mrs. W. A. Thomas. An ice cream supper will_be given tomorrow evening from §& to 10 o’clock by the Ladies Aid Society, of the Race street church on the par- sonage lawn. Col. Geo. R. Watkins, of Cross- more, who is visiting Prof. Meacham at the State farm says he may locate in Statesville at an early date. An excursion will pass through here today from Winston to Ashe- ville. Mayor Grier says it has been so long since he has tried a case in his court that he has forgotten how. Mr. L. A. Goldman moved yester- day to the f. M. Mills house on Cen- ter street. —_——_—_+ ero EARLY SIGNS PENSION PAPERS. point. Had it not been for that my house and the others near it would have been utterly knocked to pieces. It was fortunate, too, that there was no one on the street at the time. Hed the explosion occurred in the daytime hundreds of persons might have been killed or maimed. “But the strangest episode connected with the event concerned the man whose duty it was to keep watch on the bridge during the night. His name was Peter Knox. He was thirty-seven years old, married and had two chil- dren. I knew the fellow and had often chatted with him on the bridge. The day before the explosion he had ar ranged with a friend of his to come at 4 o'clock and relieve him. It was & Saturday, and he wanted to take his wife and children a little trip down to Bushey park on the Thames, and he wished to get to his home in east Lon- don in time so as to have breakfast and be off early on Sunday morning. “Well, as 4 o’clock drew near, Peter, so he told me afterward, began to feel anxious lest his friend should have forgotten the appointment. He paced -up and down the bridge and looked up the street, but the morning was so dark and misty with the rain that he could see only a short distance. A few minutes before 4, he said, he no- ticed a line of canalboats come slow- ly down toward the bridge, but paid no special attention to them. “Just before the first boat passed under the bridge he stepped off it, though in doing so he was infringing the regulations, and sauntered up the street in the direction from which he expected his friend to appear. He had gone about forty yards when the ex- plosion took place, and when he turned not a brick of the bridge was left. If he had been less impatient or if his friend had been more prompt, one or both of them would never have been seen or heard of again. “But my own little adventure was singular enough. As I said, I was not conscious of having been awak- ened by the explosion, still less of having got out of bed, come down- stairs, opened the front door and step- ped out to the sidewalk. The shock had knocked all memory of these acts out of my head, and I have never re- covered it. “But what puzzled me most was the condition of things I found when I went back into the house.. The hall was a mass of wreckage, and the stair- case from top to bottom was covered with pieces of broken glass, sharp as razors and so distributed that I found it impossible to ascend without a light to show me where not to tread. “Nevertheless I had come down those same stairs, with my eyes shut or unseeing, and had never so much as seratched my bare feet. The thing was impossible, and yet I had done it I had been skeptical about miracles before that, but since then I have been both a believer and an evangelist.”— Chicago Record-Herald. His Quietus. The bridegroom relaxed for a mo- ment his arm’s tense pressure. “What would you do,” he whispered hoarsely, “if by some terrible accident I should be drowned?” In the mild moonlight he saw his young wife pale and shudder. “Oh, don’t, Tom!” she cried. “How can you? You know I don’t look well in black.”—Chicago Inter Ocean. Not Impressed. “JT have been abroad in the best of society,” boasted the city youth. “Why, even my trunks bear the labels of Switzerland.” “Gosh, that ain’t nothing, sonny!” drawled his rural uncle. “So does a box of cheese.”—Chicago News. She Recalled an Instance. “Mrs. Peddicord,” said that lady’s husband, “did you ever say anything that you afterward regretted saying?” “Certainly. I said ‘Yes’ once and have been sorry for it ever since.”— Detroit Free Press, When a woman does it at home she ealls it the “wasb,” but when sbe sends it down town she calls it the “Jaundry.”—Afehison Globe. . 2 Means Devised Whereby Early Signs Documents Without Transmitting Disease to Offictals. Washington, Sept. 11.—John R. Early, the leper, the other afternon signed ‘the first of the papers that will entitle him to receive a pension as a soldier incapacitated while in the performance of duty. He signed the remaining documents Monday and will receive back pay to the amount of $165 and a regular pen- sion of $72 a month. His pension will be recorded as beginning July, 1907. How Early was to sign the papers without passing on the germs of his disease to the officials who would re- ceive the documents was decided only after a long consultation. Finally Dr. Thompson, of the pension agency, took the papers out to Early covered each in turn with a sheet of paper in which slits had been cut to allow Early to sign the official documents, touching them only with the point of the pen. : Early’s wife has rented a cottage opposite the. entrance of the work- house so that she can be near her husband. —_——_++@-o——_———_——_. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. Wright Reaches Altitude of Two frimdred Feet—Stays in Air Sixty- Five Minutes. Washington, Sept. 10.—Orville Wright today broke the world’s re- cord for time and distance for a heavier than air flying machine, which he established yesterday. In a flight requiring great skill, owing to the ten-mile wind, he circled around the drill grounds at Fort Myer fifty-eight times in 65 minutes and 52Z-Seconds, exceedin the time of yesterday’s record flight by three minutes and thirty-seven seconds. The flight was witnessed by nearly a thousand people. The aeroplane rose from the ground almost immediately after leaving the single starting rail. It continued to climb higher with each successive round of the field until it reached an altitude of 75 feet. Mr. Wright thén brought his machine lower, but on the fifty-third round he had reached an altitude of 200 feet. —_—_—_++@a>-e—__——_ JACKSONVILLE FLOODED. Water Three and a Half Feet Deep on West Bay Street and Still Ris- ing—City Threatened With Worse Flood Than That of 1903. Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 11.— With a total rainfall of 11.39 inches {in two days, up to the measurement at 7 o’clock tonight, and with a per- fect deluge of water falling over the city tonight, the city is threatened with a flood that will exceed that -of 1903 when the merchants on West Bay street, the principal thorough- fare, were driven from their places of business. To night the water stands three and a half feet deep on West Bay street and is still rising,-as McCoy’s creek, a large stream which empties {nto the St. John’s river, has over- flowed its banks and the water in the street and the entire -western section is rapidly rising. —_—————_ +4 > Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. —— a Kitchen and Aycock. Do not forget that Kitchen and Ay- cock will be here tomorrow at 2 p. m., and address the people. an er ai Ne ARISEN ee es SESE PR LT MM eee Re DETERMINED TO HAVE ROAD. Waited as Long as They Could on the Statesville Air Line—Issued Stock for It. Floyd, Va., Sept 11.—The grant- ing of a charter yesterday to the Roanoke and Bent Mountain Rail- way Company by the state corpora- tion commission has revived interest in the project of supplying the im- portant countyx_of Floyd with rail- road facilities. “This is one of the richest agricul- tural and grazing districts in the state,” said a gentleman familiar with the enterprise, “‘and there are also within the borders of the county many square miles of primitive for- ests, and much undeveloped mineral wealth. “A year ago the people of Floyd were hopeful that a railroad would be built through the county from Statesville, N. C., to Radford, Va., a number of meetings having been held and stock subscribed in further ance of the project. The matter seems however, to be in abeyance this year, the prevailing conditions of business having deterred North- ern capitalists, who had become in- terested, ##om going ahead at this time. Four years ago the building of an electric line from Roanoke toa Floyd courthouse, as it is also known, was agitated, but the project was subsequently abandoned. “The present project seems to be in better shape, as there are good men back of it who reside in the dis- trict that will be traversed by the proposed railway, and have enter- prise enough to invest their money in it. Its length has been calculat- ed at forty-five miles. The officers mentioned in the charter are: Presi- dent, William H. Price, Iliston; first vice president, J. Coles ferry, Bent Mountain; second vice president, Ss. S. Greenwood, Cave Spring; secre- tary and treasurer, S. G. Whittle, Roanoke. _——_—++@>-e———"~ A Fox Chase. iy Messrs, J. C. Henly, Lester Alex- ander, the Murdocks, Cornelius and Carters of Chambersburg township ' were fox chasing yesterday morn- ing. They had a chase of one and a' half hours and bagged nice red fox. | These gentlemen claim that they do not run foxes in holes, but in sacks. | ——__++@>e_——_- Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and sce line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. +46>2—__—_ Sandy Finds His Coat. Sanday Dalton, the young negro boy who was held up by robbres last Saturday night has found his coat, but all his money ‘was missing. ——_—_++ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Dame GENTRY’S KIND ACT. Will Admit all the Barium Springs Children Free of Charge- On the application of Mayor Grier Gentry Bros., have decided to ac- mit ali the Barium Springs orphar- age children free of charge to the show this afternoon. This is indeed a kind act of Mr. Gentry, for it will make the little fatherless and motherless ones very happy to see the little ponies, dogs monkeys, ete., do their stunts. ——_—_—_<{+ aro With the Sick. The condition of Mrs. Cc. R. Gaith- er is improving 2 little. Mrs. Lex Steele continues to im- prove steadily. There is no improvement in the condition of Mrs. J. D. Cox, today. The condition of Mr. A. J. Deve- reaux and his daughter, Miss Lucile, is not improved. —_———__+ayre———- Miss White Dead. Miss Mary White of Troutman, died at her home at Mr. A. N. Alli- son’s Monday after a long illness. She was aged 69, and is survived by two brothers, Messrs. Calvin and James White, of this city. Inter- ment was at Perth, with funeral ser- vices by Rev. J. M. White, Tuesday at 11 o’clock. —_—_—_—.¢<§@>nro———- Ringlings May Come. It is said that Ringling’s big circus is headed this way, and may hit Statesville. They are pilled for Charlotte at an early date. — ~~ Mr. Hartness has Hand Books. 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Negroes Plan d Race Riot AND ELEVEN ARE NOW IN JAIL. Plan to Shoot up Ninety Six, S. C., But Plans Fail—Floods Annulled Shipment of Rifles. Columbia, S. C., Sept. 14.—-Eleven negroes, arrested at Ninety-Six, S. C., are in jail at Greenwood on the charge of insurrection, growing out of race friction. An intercepted letter revealed the od SORES feo penne ac ye a SEQUEL TO SAD TRAGEDY. Uncle of Murdered Girl Drops Dead as he Views Corpse—Miss Bullin- ger Buried Yesterday. Newton, Sept. 14.—This morning comes t oNewton the news of anoth- er chapter to the horrible tragedy that took place in Startown yester- day when when Miss Willie Bullinger was stabbed to death by a knife in the hands of Mr. Lon Rader, a one time lunatic. Mr. Henry Bulinger, who lives at Ball’s Creek camp- ground, hearing of the sorrow that had come upon his cousin’s family, drove by there as he was returning home from a visit to his brother, Mr. Levi Bullinger. At the door of the house he was. met by the afflicted parents and after speaking to them he passed on to the porch, where he took a seat and requested his brother | KILLS BHIDE OF TWO MONTHS. Because She Refused to Lead a Life of Dishonor to Support Him he Kills Her. New York, Sept. 14.—Mrs. Annie Mauro, a bride of two months, was strangled to death in her apartment tt No. 317 West Forty-fifth street, according to the theory of the po- lice, because she would not lead a life of dishonor to support her husband. David Mauro, who induced Annie to break her engagement with Tony Pe- trocello, ap - rosperous young fruit merchant, and elope with him, is sus- pected of the crime and is a fugitive. A general alarm was sent out last night ordering his arrest. An investigation by Mrs. Antoine Borrinne, janitress of the house, yes- terday found a bad odor coming from the apartment of the Mauros on Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, September 15, 1908. Racer PERSONAL NOTES. f You Don’t Know. in the city on business. attending court. is in town today on business. is in the city. rived in the city last night. a visit to Salisbury this morning. of Gastonia, are in the city. bor.to spend a few days this week. Some Happenings Among Those -.Paople You Know and Others Mr. Will Nesbit of Huntersville, is Mr. W. A. Hamlet is in Asheville Mr. John McNeely of Mooresville Mr. J. W. Murdock of Mooresville, Mr. Lon Tharpe, of Charlotte, ar- Mrs. Lem Paterson returned from Messrs. E. S. and Edgar Bradley, Mrs. S. Lee Parks will 80 to Wilkes- hat Pica te —_——. look in the Hoosier State. Ashevile, Sept. 14.—That John W. Kern, the democratic vice-presiden- tial nominee, will speak at Asheville is one of the probabilities of the pres- ent campaign. Chairman D. E. Se- vier sent a telegram to Josephus Daniels, democratic national com- mitteeman, Saturday night, urging him to use Nery effort to get Mr. Kern to speak here. A telegram was also sent to‘Mr. W. B. Westlake of Indianapolis, asking him to see Mr Kern and urge him to speak in this city while on his way to Winston- Salem, where Mr. Kern speaks Octo- ber 12th. Yesterday it was learned that Mr. State: Lib at jen s = me VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Invited to Come: Here—Speaks in Winston-Salem October 12—Onut- 4VENING MASCOT. sai ~ “oR a ge Tons) No. 311 Wreek on shore Line A GREAT MANY WERE INJURED. One Woman Has Died and About 40 Are Seriously Injured—Collisicn Due to Smoke From Forest Fires Obscuring the Track—Trains Were Running at Greatly Reduced Speed or the Damage Would Have Been Much Greater—Rescuing Parties Remove the Injured to Hospital. " Daniels was in Raleigh, and when Ea Mr. T. M. Mills will go to New Z : fact that a band of negroes har been|to sit down by him. Scarcely was| the fifth floor led to the disclosure of | v4. tonight, where he sie accept ,C@lled over the long distance} Chicago, Sept. 14.—Two persons, planning Secretly at Ninety-Six to] the request complied with when Mr.|the tragedy. Policemen Frang Ber- the position h e formerly held th ee phone, Mr. Daniels said that he] one of them a Chicago wman, are re- “shoot up” the town Sunday night,| Henry Bullinger tottered over and| ger and Joseph Toumey smashed in September 6th, but the floods, which caused annulment of all freight trains had delayed the delivery of rifles to the negroes. Sheriff McMillan asserts that the evidence against the negroes is con- clusive. There has been much friction be- tween the races since the general election race riot near Ninety-Six, 10 / years ago, when many negroes were} killed. Two years ago it was rumored that the negroes were obtaining guns to use in an atack on the white citizens, but a merchant who it was found sold the guns furnished the names of those who bought them and all the guns were Collected. Four weeks ago Joseph Tolbert, a white republican was run out of Ninety-Six at a local election and it is said that in the intercepted letter the negroes mentioned as “marked men” four of those most active against Tolbert. ——_<+~<@>-e_____—_ All Over a Stick of Wood. Mitch Cowan a colored man of the city got into it hot and heavy this afternoon over a stick of wood. It seems that some one had given Sue Poe a_ stick of of wood which was laying on the lot Mitch lives on. He started to cut it up, when Sue discovered it. She immediately be- gan to fuss and he stopped. Today he resumed the wood cut- ting and Sue and her children, Otis and Carrier, all assaulted Mitch. senger train No. 314 ,on the Yazoo & this afternoon. fell from his chair dead. Last night the two bodies lay side by side in the same home. Miss Bul- linger was buried today at the Bap- tist church in Startown at 2 o'clock and the funeral of Mr. Bullinger took place at 4 o’clock at old St. Paul’s church about two miles distant. Rader, the lunatic and murderer, was brought to town yesterday after- noon. He seems perfectly rational on other subjects than that of the young lady he killed. He says she was a witch and he has done a good deed for the county and only regrets that the deed was not done sooner. Miss Bullinger was organist in the Sunday school, and after closing the organ was walking down the aisle to the front door, accompanied by a sis- ter, and when she stopped to get her parasol the blow was struck. Those who dressed the body say there were fifteen knife-cuts. The first blow cut the jugular vein and the girl died in a minute. ——++1@>>—_____ WRECK IN MISSISSIPPI. Passenger Train on Yazoo & Misis- sippi Valley Railroad Jumps the Track, the Chair Car and One Coach Falling Over Embankment, Killing Three Persons and Injur- ing 30. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 14.—Pas- Misissippi Valley Railroad, was Dad- ly wrecked near Clarksdale, Miss., Three persons were been seen since Monday night. Vice the door and found the body lying in a room adjoining the kitchen. The woman was fully dressed and evidently had been atttcked after entering the room. Her hat lay on a bureau, and two hatpins near her right hand on the floor indicated that she had just removed the hat. The cause of death was given by Coroner Julius Harburger as strang- ulation. Some abrasions o nthe face, scratches on the hands and marks on the limbs suggested that there had been a struggle. A brown veil which Mrs. Mauro bought recently to wear with a large sailor hat was tied so tightly around her neck that it had torn the flesh. One end the veil was twisted around the left arm and gave the appear- ance that her arm had been tide. Captain Arthur Carey and Lieu- tenants Thomas and Heeney arrived while Coroner Harburger was mak- ing an investigation, and all were of the opinion that the woman had been dead for several days. Marks upon the fingers suggested that several rings had been forcibly removed, but the notion that the murder had been committed by a thief was quickly dis- pelled by circumstances which direct- ed suspicion to Mauro, who has not —_——_7<* »~. MR. KERN’S ITINERY. Presidential Candidate Will Speak in Ashevile, Greensboro and Winston-Salen—Small Campaign dell. [der his “shirt” Saturday night and Mrs. James Peterson of Hickory, spent afew days in Statesville and returned to her home yesterday. ~ Mrs. James F. Harris of Concord, will arrive today and visit her son, Mr. Roland Harris. Mr. A. B. Saunders, and daughter, Mrs. E. Turner of Charlote, are in the city today. Messrs. J. B. Lackey and C. B. Loftin of Newton, were in the city yesterday. Miss Amelia Hoffman, will leave in the morning for Lynchburg, Va., where she will enter the Randolph Macon college for women. Miss Eula B. Flynn, of the Bii- lingsley hospital staff, will leave Thursday night for Washington, where she will spend a few weeks visiting relatives. Messrs. J. D. Grimes, of Lexing- ton, R. L. Davis of Hiddenite, BE. E. May of Lenoir and L. O. Stoff of Hickory are registered at Hotel Ire- ——_++@>-e——_—__—_ Mayor Grier Has Court. After a long time, his honor, May- or Grier, has had some more court. Jim Mooney, a white man was hauled before him yesterday on eharges of drunk and disorderly. He got too much of the ardent un- proceeded to make things lively at the depot. Mayor Grier put a fine of five dol- lars and cost on him. Jule Smith, colored, was before would do all he could to get My Kern to speak here. In case Mr. Kern could not come, Mr. Daniels said he would try to secure Ollie James of Kentucky. Incidentally, Mr. Daniels said that Indiana and Illinois would surely go democratic. He said that the out- look for democratic national success was never brighter. JUDGE MOORE’S MOTHER DEAD. Mother Dead and His Sister II— Both Ignorant of Death of Judge Judge Fred Moore. Asheville, Sept. 15.—While the Asheville Bar was paying its tribute to her dead son, Judge Fred Moore, Mrs. Daniel Moore lay dead at her husband’s home at Brasstown in Clay county, from the same cause whieh 3ave to death her egifted son, she yassing away after a long illness in ignorance of the fact that he was no more. And that nothing of sadness might be lacking, her daughter, Miss Magie Moore, lay ill at the same place, and being also in ignorance of her brother’s death. It is fully believed, as it was be- lieved by Judge Moore, that the cause of the typhoid fever which has claimed two in death; was due to the drinking water of the spring used at the old homestead in Clay county. {t was two weeks after his visit to his mother who was then ill that Judge Moore was seized with his fatal ill- ness. ported dead, a number are dying and over 40 persons were injured, as the result of a rear-end collision early today at Chester, Ind., between a theatre train running out of Chicago and the rear coaches of an excursion train running from Chicago to Indi- anapolis. The wrecked coach was attached to a train gn.the Lake Erie & West- ern, standing on the through track at Chesterton. The theatre train was a Chesterton local, running out on the Lakeshore & Michigan South- ern Railroad. Relief trains over the Lakeshore & Michigan Southern began discharg- ing the dead, dying and injrfred sur- vivors of the wreck at the Thirty-first street station of the road in Chicago shortly after daylight, following a record-breaking run from Chester- ton. They were taken to Mercy hos- pital and to a morgue. The dead: Mrs. Hester Hecox, 571 East 63d street, Chicago, died of internal in- juries at Mercer hospital. Unidentified man; taken to Chica- go on relief train. The excursion train arrived here for orders a few minutes ahead of the regular train. At the time a great line of smoking forest fires, driven down by the wind, hung over the tracks, making the rear lights in the excursion train dim dnd shutting off a view of the tracks even a hun- dred feet ahead of the suburban train at the time the trains came together. PO E HD D 1A DA FO R DO S ce OW 1A RD ” HD A LC SB SO The suburban train was running at greatly reduced speed, owing to the haze, or the injured list would have been greatly increased. The suburb- an train engine telescoped at least half of the rear coach, driving the Mrs. Moore was 62 years of age and was a Christian woman loved by all her acquaintances. She is sur- vived by a husband, three daughters, Mrs. Samuel Allison, Mrs. Bragg Aili- Contributions Pouring Into Na- tiolnal Headquarters. Chicago, Sept. 14.—Governor Has- kell, of Oklahoma, treasurer of the Democratic national committee, Mr. Grier for assault with a deadly weapon, against Bell Dunlap, also colored. é The case was continued, and Smith was put under a bond of $50 for his killed and about thirty injured: The dead: Virgie Graham, wife of Hon. 'l. A. Graham, of Glendora, Miss. Unidentified girl, 15 years, ticket Sue is a great big nigger, weigh- ing about 250 pounds, and can hit like a mule kicking. She proceeded to beat him with her fists. Her children assaulted him with son and Miss Maggie Moore. : reading to Memphis. stated today that miscellaneous con- } appearance. ) ——~<+@>-e—___. passengers to the forward end. Im- rocks and hitting him in the eye. Riitiicneetmowione. tributions to the campaign fund ——_++@-e—_—___ Cotton Letter From Colonel W. H. H. | mediately after the trains struck the The policemen came down to scene Seri bEee ranging from $1 to $100 were being Among the Sick. Gregory. lights in the coach were extinguish- on East Front street and arrested ° received at the rate of $3,000 a day, John H. Perkins, of Memphis; Conductor E. E. Sharp; Miss Annie Lubkin; Miss Katherine McLean, of Lexington, Miss. ; Miss A. J. Jack- more, of Mattson, Miss.; Miss Hattie West Johnson, of Greenwood, Miss. The train was running at a high rate of speed when at Dunham, a small] station near Clarksdale, it Miss Nannie Joyner, who has been very sick for some time, is greatly im- proved. Dr. A. Campbell is suffering with an atack of lumbago. The condition of Mrs. C. R. Gaith- er continues to improve. Mr. A. J. Devereaux is improving slowly, from an atack of nervous them. As we go to press the trial is going on before Judge Sloan. -_——__+~+@>n-e—— — J. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels. Listen for the big band next Sat- urday. The free cpncert at noon will include all the latest music of In a general revision of both cot- ton and the products of the milling interests, taking in the effects of the recent floods, there is a felt deduction of 25 per cent in certain states being under no adverse providential causes to be made together with the sur- plus of last year’s crop, an enorm- ous crop of cotton made under the ed, which added to the confusion in the coach. Rescuing parties were made up of trainmen and the excur- sionists removed the injured to tem- Porary hospitals, where the injuries were dressed temporarily. Later a relief train was rushed t oChicago with the injured to place them in Mercy hospital. exclusive of funds gathered by the finance committee. Vice Presiden- tial Candidate Kern spent the whole day at the national headquarters dis- cussing details of his itinerary. He left tonight for Indianapolis. Mr. Kern’s itineary was announc- ed today as follows: the season, popular and ragtime num-|jymped the track. The chair car} Chicago, Jefferson Club banquet, | prostration. curtailment we must all agree that ——_+ere—_—___.; bers, the best marches, medleys, so-|anq one of the passenger coaches,| September 17th; Evansvile, Ind., —_++@>-e——_—_—_ while our mills have been unable to A Correction. los and characteristic hits. Manager| poth filled with people turned over |S5ePtember 18th; Maryland and West “Landmark” Makes Changes. Mr. R. R. Clark, the enterprising editor of “The Landmark,” has made a complete cnange in his paper. He is now publishing a six column eight page paper, the first issue to- day, that is spank up to date, in every respect. - Success to Editor Clark and his paper. place their products at anything like a reasonable profit, so as to continue in order to keep up their organized forces, yet there may be a future be- fore them as these goods must nec- essarily fall short in the coming year. The political troubles is really the basis for the disturbance of our com- mercial waters and until this is final- ly settled theré can be no sort of a decision made either pro or con as to the future. The tariff and other re- forms are fighting the trusts fvth capitialization on the one side and honest, fair, square remuneration of honest labor may keep as abeve stated a political boil that will un- By some mistake in yesterday af- ternoon’s paper we stated that W. R. Sloan had turned over his business to the Statesville Realty .and Invest- ment Co. It should have been to the States- ville Loan and Trust Co. The agency has been placed with the Realty and Investment people who .will settle the loss. : We are very sorry for this, but the best of us make mistakes sometimes. —— ++er--— New Patent. Mr. W. Foushee has just returned from Washington, where he went to Secure a patent on a new musical in- Coburn and his Big Minstrel Co. You all know them, you all know him. There is no better attraction, more courteous or obliging to his pa- trons, or a more progressive, hust- ling director of a great big laughing show than “Cobe.’’ Don’t forget the date. Virginia, September 19th-24th, at points to be fixed by the central com- mittees of those states; Mansfield, O., at formal opening of the Demo- cratic campaign in Ohio, September 26th; points in northern Ohio, Sep- tember 28th and 29th; Saginaw, Mich., September 30th; Birmingham, Ala., October 2d; Macon, Ga., Octo- ber 3d; Asheville, N. C., October 6th; Greensboro, N. C.; October 6th; Winston-Salem, N. C., October ‘th; Roanoke, Va., October 7th; Finn- castle, W. Va., and other points to be named begining October 10th. October Sth has been left open to permit Mr. Kern to visit his sister an embankment and _ were smashed. The wrecked train left Jackson, Miss., at 6:25 this morning and was due at Clarksdale at 1:20 p. m. —————4+ + EIGHTEEN ANIMALES BURNED. Fire Destroyed Big Barn on Old Jones Farm 14 Miles North of Charlotte, in Cabarrus County. Charlote, Sept. 15.—Mr. William D. Harry, who lives on the S. B. Jones farm in Cabarrus county, 14 miles north of Charlotte, on the Sal- isbury road, lost 18 horses and mules and a quantity of feed stuff and badly —+<+@>»—____. A Serious Accident. Yesterday afternoon a party of boys went out to hunt chinquepins, among the number Rettben Huggins, son of Rev. J. N. Huggins. Reuben Was in the tree shaking the nuts down, when in some way he slipped and fell. ———~+a>-e—____ Bitten by Mad Cat. Miss Katie Bell Angle yesterday evening received a telegram from Mr. Humphrey, of Lexington, saying the other 9-year-old child had been bitten by a mad cat. = settle all and any business. The child was taken to the Pastuer strument. : Roanoke, Va. It was in Roan- : W. H. H. GREGORY, ‘ He landed on his wrist, dislocating | farming implements in a fire which ae Mr Kern’s parents lived be- Institute last night for treatment. It Sept. 15, 1908. ee eee See e oe it. and fracturing one bone in the| burned to the ground a big barn on fore they migrated West, and he|!* thought the cat had hypropho- . forear.m the place. The reflection of the fire in the skies was plainly visible from Charlote, but not until this morning was it known that the fire was so far away as the Jones place. The fire was discovered last night between 7 and 8 o'clock and it ———4+ > —___ bia. Big Fodder. Mr. N. P. Watt brought into the Mascot office yesterday a blade of fodder that was a big cne. The Mascot man is 6 feet 2 inch spend as much time as possible there. —_— He COTTON MARKET. more attractive than a banjo, and has a finer sweet tone. The patent attorneys were very much pleased with the instrument, and assured Mr. Foushee that it could be protected by a patent. He was brought to town, and his wounds dressed, and at last reports is resting well as could be expected. ————++@>e—________. To Have Been Married Soon. ———~+ > —__. Miss Murdock Takes Position. Miss May Murdock, daughter of Mr. W. A. Murdock, of Cool Spring, has accepted a position as nurse at Local Market. Prices at wagon: os 7 : the Billingley hospital. tall, and it was still above his head ——__+~@>o——_—_ : Sa ee ao 2 pe spread rapidly to all parts of the big | Strict good middling. .......10% Miss Murdock has been a nurse at| an inch or two. A New Newspaper. Lucile Dey : ‘s Mille | Structure before any of the live stock | @o9q middling..... --...--101% | the hospital at Morganton for nearly} Mr. Watt says he has a stalk of} The “Haywood Enterprise” is the a could be taken out. Mr. Harry, who}, ...... 10 two years. corn over at his home which has over|name of a new republican paper BP ee is a cousin of Mr. J. M. Harry, of| Middling-.. ........ ras | —__++2>»>—___ 100 running feet of fodder on it.| which is being published at Waynes. rs ae — a Charlotte, had most of his farming} Stains and Tinges...........7@ a= There are 20 blades on it, and each| ville. Mr. John W. Norweon b tno tools in a shed adjacent to the barn The market was steady. This indeed is a sad occurrence, and A meeting will be held tonight in blade will average over five feet in editor, and the first two numbers much sympathy is extended to Mr.|22¢ Some of the implements were New York Market. the Commercial club rooms to form | !ensth. present a very creditable appearance. Mills by his host of friends in ac as The New York market showed {a gun club. Persons interested are Here oe most predecessors of its sort, S city inci no change. requested to meet there at 8 o’clock. DaMon and Pythias Tonight. e Enterprise does not seek to build ; A Singing. t closed at 9.40 ——_—_——_.4@>-——___ up a circulation with the use of bil< ‘Charlotte Observer please copy. | wr. ©. EB. Shaver announces that| SPot clo =e No Goubt tits “piny wilt attract 2g aa ae , ———_HOere—_. he will have a singing at Duck creek} Futures closed as follows: Accidents will happen, but the best | large crowd to the opera house to- mi > 7 +>... Messrs. W. H. Allison, W. R. Sloan, | school house next Saturday, the 19th, |October-... -.-.. 2.2.2.0... Sree regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ | night. W. A. Sloan, John McLean. Jas. Ram-| begining at 1.20 in the afternoon.}| December.... .......... .... 8.70 | Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. A strong play is guaranteed, the Mrs. M. J. McCorkle of Newton is — Sey and others will go to Richmond] All are invited to attend and bring | Jamuary. ..- - 2 cece ce 8.60] It subdues the pain and heals the} cast being home talent, who are all| visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. R. on the excursion today. their Christian Harmony books. DRICIN oi. arial erat wink. oa cheng 8.65 | hurts. good in that line. — i 4 Simons, on Davie avenue. ss ee ne = ln lt 7 be “S T : e it ae a | Ba d e Na s Oy Be e s THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 fice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, = ~ ‘Untered at the Postofiice in Statesville J. 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. Por 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, 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: _ RB. 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. H. HILL. 4 > Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.—For North Carolina partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. — a Mr. Taft has gone fishing again but it will be a long day before he will make another catch like For- aker. ——_—_—_++ > __—_— Mr. Wright probably realizes that if he doesn’t get over the habit of pulling the wrong lever, he is likely to be seriously embarrassed some day. ——++-e———_ It would be rash to assume that the Countess Szechenzi is going to make a study of arnithology just be- cause she has begun to‘take an ac- tive interest in the story. ——_++ > — A medical authority says that there is no better cure for an attack of faintness than a hearty sneeze. So now when a lady faints it will not be necessary to run the risk of spoil- ing her complexion by throwing wa- ter in her face. Just give her a big Pinch of snuff. —_——_—_—_—_4<+ The summary of reports of condi- tions of the national banks at the close of business July 15, 1908, shows the total of the item, “‘bonds, securities, etc.’’ held by the banks to be $765,875,220. Times may bea little hard but Uncle Sam is not yet in any danger of going into bankruptcy. , TO THE MINISTERS. send us each Friday for publication their church notices. We did this on the suggestion and expressed wish of many citizens and strangers who represented to us that it would be of real benefit to the many visitors in Statesville. Our endeavors in this line have not been very successful owing to the opposition we have met with on the part- of one or two of the minis- ters themselves. At least one has expressed himself as opposed to pub- licity and others have neglected giv- ing in their notices. We are not going to run a church directory. Nobody reads such a thing. But we again invite the min- isters to co-operate with us and let us at least be cordial t othe strangpr within our gates. | Finds Headless Body on Track, His Brother’s. Pottsville, Pa., Sept 14.—A heart- rending experience fell to the lot of young George Taylor, of Auburn, when he found the headless trunk of a man huddled between the tracks of the Reading Railway, which, upon examination of the head near by, proved to be that of his brother, Le- roy Taylor. George lived near his parents on a farm a short distance from Auburn, and started out to visit them. He walked upon the railway, the short cut to the farm. ms Upon reaching the cut above Au- burn he stumbled across the body. Thinking it was some wanderer asleep, he stopped to lift him to a safer-resting place and was horrified to find the body headless and with one arm missing. The sight was a sickening one, but Taylor grimly looked about for the severed head, and finally discovered it a few yards distant along the bank. Turning it over with his foot, the poor fellow almost fainted in hororr as he recognized in the blood-stained, distorted face, which was almost un- recognizable, the features of his brother Leroy, the popular young baseball player and athlete. Lerop played ball with his team at Pine Grove, and returning home late spent the evening with friends in Auburn. He started for the farm shortly after midnight, and was prob- ably run down by one of the Reading trains. ———__—_.4+>>-——_—_ Poisons Children and Herself. Baltimore, Sept. 14.—Mrs. Mary Kratz, thirty-six years old, of No. 591 Avenue C. Bayonne, N. J., and her two children—Florence, three years old, and Michael, nine months old, are in the Bayonne hospital suffering from the effects of strychnine poison- ing. They are in a ertical condition- tion. The woman while temporarily de- ranged, it is supposed, last night gave the poison to the children and then took a dose herself. John Kratz, the woman’s husband, is employed at the Standard Oil works at Constable Hook. When he reached home about 1 o’clock in the morning he found his wife and children lying on the floor. The wo- man was semi-conscious and the children appeared to be in agony. Kratz called in Dr. Fisk, who ad- ministered~ antidotes, and then had the mother and children removed to the hospital. ; A bottle was found in the rooms. There was no label on it, but it was believed to have contained strych- nine. It was taken to Police Head- quarters. ° Kratz says that he had had no trouble with his wife. —— + The first use of the word “strike” in its present accepted sense was in the London Chronicle in 1765. - Dur- ing the labor troubles in the north- ern coal fields them iners were said to have “struck out’’ for more pay. —_———_*+@>o—_—_..- After having walked a_ railroad track for 55 years, using it as a short cut, a Dorchester, Me., man has just been fined for tresspass. ———_++@>-_—_—_ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. All diplomats look alike to Castro. Designiag Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Cclored Postal Cord Publishing SITING CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty Second St., New srk, U.S.A Special—For 54 cents we wilt nail 106 Fix } oe Cards (name onty}in neat bo. Send P.O. rt Oraer—no stamps. Send Sic jf - c<:strsto¢ is desired We have been diligently and con-|a farmer living in the Haw River scientiously trying for some time to| section, was brought into the city induce the ministers of the city to] yesterday afternoon suffering from Saturday|a broken jaw-bone and with four Jaw Bone Broken. Ashevile, Sept. 15.—Mr. C. C. Bell, lower teeth knocked out. He was riding the horse and sat too far back on the animal, which caused him to kick up, thus dislodging Bell from his position on the horse’s back and and he fell off but got immediateiy on his feet, whereupon’ the horse kicked at him again, striking him in the lower jaw with his hoof. Dr. Glenn, dentist, replaced the teeth and applied an imntradental splint which made the man comfortable, and it is thought that the teeth will grow back. ——_++@>-o-————" We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Seecond-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see BCR Fore uae yao eee All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be In Statesville, at the Inn. Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day onlr His practice 13 limited to diseases = eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. ee UNDERTAKE AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car eannot 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 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 Repair Man. 6 @ © @ ® @ e @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ® @ S 6 @ @ @® © ® SHERRILL-WHITE COM?'Y —— -—— The fall season is and NEW GOODS are winter. that will arrive daily. daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the : New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and All colors in Plains, Herringbone Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and now opening with us, coming in our house 104 West Broad St. e Sherrill-White Company , cs aseeneennsieaenneanisl , Statesville, N. C. 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING praretons °c, accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do ia SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 7) per cent. . of 5 ll 0 R T ll 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- lumbia or Washington, D.C. : FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.. BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREE? Posr ei D— WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. 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. W. FE. MUNDY PLUMBER. reat Highway Of Trade The Southern States. Through Pullman _ Sleepino Cars on ee trains Bee principal Cities and = et Resorts of High Class Dining Cars, Many delightful summer and wiuter resorts on and Southern Railway. ey “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country” in sees meee all seasons.H i ae otels of the highest For detailed information a 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. Pply. 0@ 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 9 0 9 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 ON OP T E D eO S O S O S O C O S O S O A MAN IS CANDY HE SENDS. She f course O wants . its . ° m —ALWAYS FRESH AT— - } sp k e a s b e n i k u p e s t u n n o s o r pe c i o d p a e a n t c i e c a e i s t a a n = ¢ 8680 o w.F.HALL’S : Prescriptionist er s & =z . cm ar = —s — o Ge we § i — = § cD g “a / R £2 —— vi t e 9 largeorsmall. Itiso dealing should equa! th solidity. ==: = a ve Merchants and Farmers’ Ban OF STATESVILLE INCORPO¥ ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C. 8. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.: F. Directors: by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. u Praise the methods om. ployed by this bank for @ the conduct of its bnsj. ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always ex tended to our depositors, whether their deposits are desire that our reputa. tion for justice and fair for financial integrity and BUNCH. Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas, L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. 8. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, J. A. Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, [.. K. Lazen- HH PE P K IC S E PL I E S , live Street V E S , ur & Fou truck f story Public for cit 102 town; buildir For on or at k B, ERN {ne SP L PO Y LE S PA P I PI T PR P S OC PE O Twel THE RECOLECTION Be OF ee PE R on e s Ro b e eo e o e e t : h 5a . 3 BO wl ee. 38 ss 3 Og 3 O¢ Re : 3 F P 9 pe c e ; e c e c HE O S O B O SO S O S O S O S O S O S A SR ae ee ; | So oenboenans oe ble bo OSCBOSLOCECSOBOO0M RE G080LLOOS 08. SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selesting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. ;The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The couriesy and spirit cf of accomodation displayed by thel Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. Thejbanking experience of Officers. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Prompily 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 $100.006 8c ~ eae O80 Southern Railway Co.| And Travel Through): ern NorthCarolina,beautiful at{ Washington, D.C. —— S CO O OO O O O O O O O O C O C C O C O O O O O O O R L. PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Three Beautiful Prem will close November ! See me! See them! > q) 2. 2 = 9909090809 080928080E990000C #49 * 8090800707808 174 O 5808 Bee e seas ee ere ©0000000000¢00892568 | A. GOLDMAN: 6 Don’t forget to see the iums I am going (0 give away to my cus tomers. This contest SOCCOCeCd000ccce0000000°° : in the ee Clean | ing. Clotk ed p we es t e 27 5 a* u s * both t for the Po m e en e They ¢ date. 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For further information call on or write. — ERNEST G. GAITHER {nsurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. 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 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 eannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Ceecececesoossocnce 80290238 @ Special 6 @ The Gem Theatre w @ and gill give a special program for the children Ad- BS mis-ion & cen‘s to all. @ Tonight Prof. McAbce will te on the stage. Admission a © cents to all. @ 9 [THE GEM THEATRE at The Gem! ill open-at 4 o’clock this afternoon @G000ceO0aN009006009003006 ’ BOOK Established 1860 We all know that knowledge is power; t most of us are unable to buy books to acquire -sse0e9- 3. 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The best x Suit Case in Statesville for MILLER “3% shoe Man ri She he ale Ee She She Sh he he She FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET y large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have -in-advance yearly subscribers to splay in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. $5.00 _ sets and will give one to every. DECORATED with French. De- calcomania, - rep- SS =, \\i! resenting beauti- {ssi o0)l ful violets innat-- ural color and a- “Ai THE WARE IS: i; THE HIGHEST CLASS PURCE- | LAIN CHINA.*. eo im Promised and told the will provided A CLEVER INVENTOR. ‘mobiles: ventive genius unsurpassed by a dozen machinists in the world, John Edwards prefers a criminal life and glories in his exploits as a burglar rather than in his many remarkable and useful inventions. The police records of the country know this man as John Svetak, Kingsley Stores, Reeves and many other alias. In trying to escape from the Eastern penitentiary, in Philadelphia, on }Angust 26, he fell from the prison wall, a distance of thirty feet and broke his leg. He ‘has more than ten years of prison life before him, taking no account of detainers fr cities in all parts of the United States. Edwards is a machinist of really marvellous attainments, and has per- fected a device that he claims will remove all the present objections to electric automobiles. He has also perfected and disposed of an attach- ment which not only increases the speed of the operator, but reduces the cost of operation. He says that a-shoe manufacturer near Boston has. agreed to buy a device of his with which to make shoes for the government. Edwards says this de- vice will reduce the cost of making a pair of shoes fully 20 per cent. _———+~+@>-e—_—__. Fell Dead at His Finances’s Feet. -New York, Sept. 14.—Winfield who died at Lake Toxaway, N. C., on Saturday in the presence of his bride-elect, Miss Marie Manning Lowe, the Southern beauty, was bu- ried today. Mr. and Mrs. Moffett, of Rich- mond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. William A. Byrd, of Chattanooga, sister of Miss Lowe, were among the guests of Mr. Tucker, motoring through North Carolina toward Baltimore, where the wedding was to occur. Overtak- en by a storm, they stopped at Fair- field Inn. - While sitting in the lobby of the inn Mr. Tucker fell dead at the feet of Miss Lowe. Miss Lowe claims Mr. Tucker made a will recently, and she proposes to fight for his estate, claiming she was for her. ——~<@>-e—__—.. POSTMASTER FIRED. Atlanta Man and His Assistants Get Grand Bounce. Washington, D. C., Sept. 13.—In- spectors of the . postoffice depart- ment have recommended removal of Postmaster E. F. Blodgett, of Atlan- ta, and several other officers connect- ed ‘with the accounts in the Atlanta office. There is no shortage in the accounts, but the finances have not been kept according to the govern- ment regulations. Blodgett has been postmaster six years and was assist- ant for a number of years prior. He stands well with the department. a ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE ». 4 daughter was born recently at Squirrel Island, Me., to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Dillon. This is said to be the first baby ever born on the Is- land. On the occasion of the justice of the town of Williamsburg, in Ger- Latest Discovery, He Says, Will Re- move Objections to Electric Auto- Philadelphia, Sept. 13.—With in- Tucker, the New York millinaire? AN AMERICAN HERO. He Used His Own Body to Stop a Leak In a Ferryboat. One morning in January, when the ec in the Hudson river ran unusually heavy, a Hoboken ferryboat slowly crunched her way through the floating floes until the thickness of the pack choked her paddles in midriver. It was an early morning trip, and the decks were crowded with laboring men and the driveways choked with teams. The women and children Standing inside the cabins were a solid mass up to the Swinging doors. While she was gath- ering strength for a further effort an ocean tug sheered to avoid her, veered @ point and crashed into her side, cut- ting her below the water line in a great V shaped gash. A moment more and the disabied boat careened from the shock and fell over on her beam, helpless. Into the V shaped gash the water poured a torrent, It seemed but a question of minutes before she would lunge headlong below the ice. Within 200 yards of both boats and free of the heavy ice steamed the Wrecking tug Rellance of the Off- Shore Wrecking company, and on her deck forward stood Captain Scott. When the ocean tug reversed her en- gines after the collision and backed clear of the shattered wheelhouse of the ferryboat he sprang forward, stoop- ed down, ran his eye along the water line, noted in a flash every shattered plank, climbed into the pilothouse of his own boat and before the astonish- ed pilot could catch his breath pushed the nose of the Reliance along the rail of the ferryboet and dropped upon the latter’s deck like a cat. With a threat to throw overboard any man who stirred he dropped into the engine room, met the engineer half- way up the ladder, compelled him to return, dragged the mattresses from the crew’s bunks, stripped off blankets and snatched up clothes, overalls, cot- ton waste and rags of carpet, cram- ming them into the great rent left by the tug’s cutwater. It was useless. Little by little the water gained, bursting out first below, then on one side, only to be calked out again and only to rush in once more. Captain Scott stood a moment as if undecided, ran his eye searchingly over the engine room, saw that for his needs it was empty, then deliberately tore down the top wall ealking he had so carefully built up and before the en- gineer could protest forced his own body into the gap, with his arm outside level with the drifting ice. An hour later the disabled ferry- boat, with every soul on board, was towed into the Hoboken slip. When they lifted the captain from the wreck he was unconscious and barely alive. The water had frozen his blood, and the floating ice had torn the flesh from his protruding arm from shoulder to wrist. When the color be- gan to creep back to his cheeks he opened his eyes and sald to the doctor who was winding the bandages: “Wuz any of them babies hurt?” A month passed before he regained his strength and another week before the arm had healed so that he could get his coat on. Then he went back to the Reliance.—Everybody’s Magazine. ‘ A Lesson In Patience. When the eminent botanist, Profess- or Aitman of Glasgow, was a small boy, he had the present of a silver bit, whereupon his mother was so wor- ried with questions as to what he should do with it that she exclaimed, “Really, you had better go to Thomas Elliot’s (a well known pharmacist) and buy sixpence worth of patience.” Down the street marched the lad and demanded of the chemist, “Mr. Elliot, please give me sixpence worth of pa- tience.” Mr. Elliot, taking in the situation at a glance, said: “Certainly, my boy; there’s a chair. Just sit down and wait many, the burgermeister received a telegram, signed by all the unmar- ; ried girls of the place, advising him to get married, and saying that none of the undersigned had any objection to becoming a frau burgermeisterin. A St. Louis girl who won the sécond prize in a Scriptural contest at Winona lake would have been first, but could not tell the meaning of the word. Ebenezer. ——-+Or-e See our ine of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———__+@r-o—_——_——— Kicked to Death. Asheville, Sept. 15.—Belated news from Big Ivy isto the effect that James Holcomb, a well known resi- dent of that township, was so badly kicked by a muleFriday afternoon till you get it.” Professor Aitman’s endeavor to pur- chase patience was a great success. It made a deep impression on the lad and was one of the factors of his success in life, Outreasoning Reason. Little Raymond’s mother had told him that she should put him to bed if he disobeyed her command in a cer- tain matier. Temptation overcame him, and when his mother proceeded to fulfill her duty sobs of anguish filled the room. “But, Raymond,” said the mother gently, “I told you I should punish you in this way if you disobeyed, and mother must keep her word, you know.” Between muffled sobs Raymond man- aged to say, “You needn’t break your word, mamma, but couldn’t you change your mind?” — Woman’s Home Com- panion. The Tactful Doctor. A physician in a small town in north- ern Michigan got himself into a sert- that he died in agony. 24 hours later. “The cause of the acident was most | unusual. It is stated that Mr. Hol-| comb was ploughing when a large blacksnake was encountered and it wrapped itself ardund the mule‘s legs and in its efforts to free itself the maddened animal kicked Mr. Hol- comb in the stomach. ——_~>- 44>? ‘Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come ‘and see line. _ S§TATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——~++@>-—___ Mr. J. H. Hoffman will leave to- morrow for Lancaster, Pa., to visit relatives. ous predicament by his inability to re- member names and people. One day while making out a patient’s receipt his visitor’s name escaped him. Not wishing to appear so forgetful and thinking to get a clew, he asked her whether she spelled her name with an “e” or “1.” The lady smilingly replied, “Why, doctor, my name is Hill.”—Suc- cess Magazine. Your Enemies. Don’t make enemies unnecessarily. Your friends don’t do much for you, as you all know, but your enemies will lie awake nights looking for opportu- nity to take a shot at yor. And you all know that too.—Atchison Globe. Great Britain has the longest coast line of any country in Europe. Italy, Russia and France come next in the order given. A .....3% Cents a line. 26 times 3 cents a line. WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. FOR SALE—114 1-2 Acres of land 2 miles from Troutman’s on the Mountain road, with new 6 room house, one tenant house and barn. Good well. O.E. Shaver, R. F. D. No. 3., Statesville, N. C. se15 2t WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight Singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these sets in Sherrill & White’s front window. 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’? care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. - No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10: 40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowt the kind that stays. It you want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a specialty o1 first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.0 pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE, FURNISHING CO. — —_—_——+e@r-o———. ~~ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE ~* FURNISHING CO. , Sd Tn in s ed e Se e d , 1 ta n d e g + 56 g es ie <a ) ou a eX tS i ed i t e t e ok aa n Tt ee IS HE POSSESSED? CITY GOVERNMENT. “& sae okt Mayor: Tf - “S| . Makes a F Incadescent Light py or i. es os torn and Other Strmge Teaee | HARRY .GRIER | W Troning Shirts by Steam % oj z* X Qe *: a S xR ie Reme Galveston, Tex., Sept 14.—E. G. Clerk and Treasurer: sf wy fT se So eee ac? ioe & ca Atloy, a seven-year-old boy of Rus- EUGENE MORRISON. wy - Yj : : | and in pressure machinery makes * > “ea. ‘ : eee ee nee el ie re, nw awe a . my ty OR i etets "ee DOMES ao ee Peak ws i? Re. p bes . % ‘ . a ~ ee a is & or y a sian parentage, born in America and Tax Collector: ws e ‘ . hs at « ~ Tan . *\° “ Cardui is a purely vegetable extract, a Sunpie, living in Houston, has been discov- J. E. BOYD. ves e + asil ~ e non-into i ating remedy, recommended to girls and oe to be a human storage battery Attorney : res the shirt fit tne body c y and i ps } yyy" st electricity. Tl ridowed the es ig women, of all ages, for womanly RS. a ay ity, Same 2 ——— — = DORMAN THOMPSON. ts naturally, and - makes them last i RM talline fee lings, nervousness, WernknNneSS, ane any red-headed, freckled-faced and blue- Street Commissioner: r, too. Send us ® other form of sickness, peculiar to females. Pr teyed. A court of medical experts. J. L. KIMBALL. very much longe il 2 electricians and physicians has made City Electrician: yours and be ed aS cS oe . It Will Help You into his mouth. As the cap touched Aldermen. the metal tooth filling, fan began to First Ward. ras mls “ Cae e a = im OO I - - me ce Mrs. A. C. Beaver, of Unicoi, Route No. 1, oe revolve and then to buzz at fulli 1 7 Kineaid and €. V. Henkel. o=s So remarkable tests with the boy. 7 > COCHRAN. . His strange powers were accidet- : Sek act eae . ally discovered by a metal filling Superintenc ent instru : : ‘_e jj which had been been put in one D. MATT THOMPSON. rm Statesville Steam Laundry We A Ln ey U. C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 tooth. The boy picked up the dis- Standard-Keeper: connected porcelain Knob that was JNO. U.I \MPRECHT. used to connect an electric fan with y ‘4 : : 22 : an electric light wire and thrust it bleton, Tenn., writes: “I suffered with bearing- speed. A thirty-two candle power Seeond Ward: down pains, feet swelled, pain in right side, headache, pains in shoulders, NEVGUS px pit: ition, and other When a steel thimble was put on Third Ward: j troubles T cannot mention, but I took Wine of Cardui the boy's finger and he grasped the} J) \f Ausley and C. M. Steele. and have found it the best medicine I evér used, BS} end of the wires in his hand, the Fourth Ward: bulb was attached to the end of the es a wire and thel ight burned brilliantly. Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert our workmen will befound : to be capable and thor. #9\ Slo Lan Somalia % <a Svcd tae tse j same result was obtained. A piece : oughly efficient. Whether : for female troubles. Try Cardut. ® of iron held in the boy's hand for a/John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. onl y & new washer << Se — : “ 5 2 seri aS ALL — Sakae few moments becomes highly mag-} Police Department. wanted, or something /" : more vital and serions iz * a to be attended to. in any /® brench of the plumber s I; a business, their services ne will be prompily render. j a ed, and thedamagespee. * ae ily repaired, at moc erate <p % charges. i ia . netized. A hammer with an iron Chief : = Ww Ww w Ww w Ww w tacks at a distance of four feet. CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. . — a ra 1 w w ws w w Ww WW ECE SS CE i We! Sa - a — : ——— | Placed on a glass-legged stool any a Patrolmen: STATE NEWS, BRYAN'S KISSES ARE EXPENSIVE | One touching him received a distinct ~ 7. HL MeKay and shock. An ordinary flat iron held in} Thomas Kerr, W. H. Mehay anc his hands for five minutes and.then John M. Morgan. ee . the Asheville Bar paid their last} In an Amiable Mood, a Blue Blooded | : ; _ , oa ie ~'s me pass over te ails : Son} : ronors fo Judge Fred Moore yvester Democrat Risses Bryan—Cost SS. . | passed over ten Penny nails driven Sanitary Officer: : ‘ : tuto hard wood will pull them with - TAN 32 atlornroon Resolutions of re- Wheeling, W a2 . = = JOHN M. MORGAN. ei masien . = } OAS. 5 cf Were passed night after By oo Fire Department. iy pora ee . Shae ie speech here, = Ri in \ Mountain, N. C.. Sept. 14 : ; : : . ; . hotel. h& was erahbed by an enrMsi- | Harsh physics react. weaken the Chief: p fi\ Orne of the lareest ewds ever as MOTE, Ae WAS STROOG OV AN Onll Us? j or Ww. ONN SOR. ° s morn wat’ are Bead aete \ ate Ne . SS ' > . = a WW i i astic Democrat. a Mr. Morgan. and | bowels, cause " chronic constipation. CLARENCE . 127 > form semrdlod in ts nu to hear a po- t a eee na a + r, a eh wee ee Kissed. ) Doan’s Regulets operate easily. tone} John Walker and ieee Walker. Phone No. 61 ren : We do not Know w hether Mr. Bry <4 th e stemac h, cure consti] pation. 25ce. = =m -Re -~™-R- S- WB-B: ——=- =: na a a a ti Se ae See: ORE RGN OCC RGS, ton. W. am enjove’d the section af Nr Mor! Ask vour drugs Sst for tt Tem. : : nN Ss: =: ———S- ss: a oe -s- D - ae W. Kitchin, the crowd being estimat- | 22 * RyOYET the akection af Nr. Mor- | “A AEMSSASE AUE CRON Townships in the Cow ty. Th . qe Aes ee San. & man, er not. But we do ee ———_—_ to at OO to A.vae Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- = restil say t covey Mra {.. an He has n nr We AS tRe aww Of + RONO CASO AMY) tor Nika reewn ha Tivend <} rrttoas aperh aes CT ne er imme ere = SASS PT WRkO Man, Who Rved six miles south When finished it will add lots to a ets se Noes ~* . \ . . ae Krow that a local justice of the peace | More Irpvements i t « ovements. . = i. 501 | wstonig. Senet. 24 fron an Fo hei : $5.00 for the hiss - 5 re > ore INCoOre Coe 7 ” ay SRT AS Gast COUR fT eoharsed Mors KAW Fa ror tRe AlSs i The habdeniashety of the Sloan bur — Ce ddle Uree Concor a ; ‘ COUPE CORVERAT Tats a ern LL yre hed. “Moathing Co. run by Mr. Augustus Spring, Davi 1dson. Eagle - ills. " RIOTRINS WER FIudse M. EH. Justice Se lng : Sant 4 ly is x D3} . - : > a . SV MSURE Satuda. SG... Sept. i st IS Te | Puller. is being improved. Fa listown. New Hope. Olin. YONAEIENS Phere BIOS WOKS than TWO Fs, Yreaid here that i mob h asc rptured Thea Snir > int rier »f the store | ~ > : : ; tlt : EMOTE . & CMO A MR Alas BOLUT tre entire terior c the store Sharpsbu x Shi loh. Statesville RAMs CASOS Om the criminal GockKert bone wennrnas Vey Baan «6 Hae aa PEAR a a ee — . SAMARAS COOKSTPand Imched Wit Herrin. a nesro room is deine decorated. Mr. E. & j 8 a eels U Ren Lo a Dien) Benioenccbi: Wi cn ee eee . rnermsbure re Wee Woone of tre largest fer some] whe killed Emanuel Carver. & youns ! Johnson hsvine th contract. ; \urmersourg, Cn} ion Grove ese . wrder. the prbacinies helnn meicon: Se saa ces Se gee eee Oar ‘ r a ,_ jis the oldest (41 years) aud first Business College in re = oe ee Se oP LOOKS of the place. (ret US RVe, ONLY Hive new yeary the South) to ows & buildin © erected for its wah i ul AK SS NAIK CN Ferrin _—_~- eno a ma ¢ : ss ad i au : _subseribers to the Evening Mascot | in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business Ss ws aac ca = — a Ee | eet oe ae re | aud we will PRESENT you with a/ press. Philadelpbia S Stenographer says: “It is the one ‘ nies sat the home} MESage fom Saluda stated mar) ™ we BSS Nothing Bel>- handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze | Bess College South of the Potomae River.” on ee es A hee ces no (Oe ee es ee Sten a a ae “When I reached Riebmond. [ inquired of several Ce oe ie ape ete a ae ke one ea a {for the best Business College in the city, and. withott exe: tion, “A : : oboe bie ie ~ ee Ss : : may ve John R. Garrett. Mayor, Girard. als. | White's front window. they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the besti—Wm. E. Ross. Las clare: ‘ eS es ha See x? ae Ts im the | OveUSht to Columbia for sak eer Stenographer, Biuetield. West Virginia. ae Single, Double E1iry and Joint-Stock BookEeeping. Con 2: she ¢ cial Arithmetic, Busiqess Writing. Business Practice. Short sci, . proces | Typewriting. Telegrapiy. Commercial Lax. Eogtis Demartiuent pearan | Dadies and “gentlemen. Way and nicht sessions. Xo wees rior. haunts ‘Students enter at any time. By Msii—Beokkeesinc & Phe buried { Penmanship, at home. to these who Cannot come t9 Collece eX ey . SiN rs torh @re color <A : . e BOATS RATO AR TRAY CUMIN ' om SNA ae een wa? ~ > . ~~. Of th : ae ; Wleriet WAMEKe RAS LON TO © Wate Porest, Sept. i4 AOR MASS Fe he Killins det ;s me GE the Ali 3 u oe AW WL Che Saeerts This moare- sie . i FEePaTE Bas Fee doom recerved Y STOSS tO fotslIv eeweithhere hevine ~~ —__ tS RASINL <a> N . EVE C LE Were Elsewss ‘ ts ‘ ‘ < The ne MORNE Stiegl Specisl inducements to well educated Youn men. especia irs ones Saher Seay Ay ener eek Baki Saturday Night | teachers. Write for catalog anc fell particulars to nae Se Se I et = G. M. SMITHDEAL Pres . Rickmozé 7: rn ea Clerk son, u only sé in Cle but tha with A “T da drowni supposg home, “<“He wa So = = = st es os BS Reeemign Last Nigh. 7 t XT | i Z ; Sones cinta Honea] Ane te eee ted. A. COBURNS| (| THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND ) TRUST Cu, Besides Si sceurste, prse- 4 | ; SS IN fay Sesl, sad scholarly vocsbe- | —~-+ [ was siven in homer of ~ M S | E | S sag SST OF Bootish, enlsr S PRE D Transact all branches of tec: % Cand of Aperectation and Mrs Richards pastor R ae! with 25.000 N=W WO = is P PARET to tr2jn Sit Dbranehos of ber: ee ee Preshrterian cha gp eo Tnternstons! cont Sy Accounts sre solicited from Srms. ¢ corporati fans asd iiis - 2a Ve n nt oe en e oa 7/ ‘ 1 ‘ eB are jz ‘ TIONS 454 to be cq ~ Devereanx, wit — tS History ef the ase | ee Soh WAC : ewe An all white company. et BS] Langusee, Guide = By | 3 CaS who may rely upon courteous conciderstinn sui ci: 4 pee XEIESs Theit Steere apereiatios ROSSA MNS were served. rice i pqy Sumecisnoen, Dictionsry of Fy | very best terms that are consistent WHR geod bansin : ae Mamas te the swod peomle of | BSE renderad amc s nice time was solutely guaranteeing | fei Bicuion, New Gazetteer of FS] | ; methods. Four per cent. pid on time and savings de: <i j ee Ss. at she Word, New Biossspb- ay ae j The knq ~ SS S Tor there foring svapethy was = : a eel 5 X ; Teen a . ’ £9 test CBB SaryY. oesbeisr = , > —~ = the deep sorrew, ‘whieh dgs | SESS Present Your Money Ss Worth OF. & of Seriptare Names. Greek FE CAPITAL es ocean SS i and om cin ceca a a aaa : te s sac Esan Nem &mes, snd Enc- Sua Res ® on : . Y ft Bess Set neat SS o lr. fie J o SS S28 === © WHATTHEKIDNEYS po. "US Money Back”) == Gee Sens Fe oS —— : a a Sonen Presenting sn entirely new hich FE Boas, Meme Sysem, Bre. ; SURPLUS axe Usompen Promrs____ $50.0 to final: fC TSSSRUDS SH SHireiy De - Blof SSS0 Paces. Sooe1 H aes -_———<e>o—__ a ~rsde — eee SS eee B00K > 7 . [Es OFER + 2 y Nos PR to read Greeere’s cotton | MEOH Ueeeesis Work Keegs tsi & San ———— ge —S eee ; Totar Besounces OvE Oo oe & Greeerr’s cotter Seeetrie First ettite ever zy = > 3 ? >i ar = 3 Jars Rx Scromg and Healthy seen on the lees! stece. : oe ee Soe = — tens é : : s. With a \ z Ez i >. Ws SS th sy Po <e a : S . A Ce - pt ll, Esse QI ; CFFic i the back are the gumuine 002 | trench the Kidners ones erery thew. ERS within ¢ : = > the 2 fas Y > ~2¥S Ster the = w= Hike ote oe Se a tau : where zs Mloae’s court restentar & Ther werk might and dax : ; S Ovecie, Prendens. EL Morsisog 1 re-Pres. FR. M_ Acs as have su ~~ \. Dariicoe wes Gs es = ee ee 3 = = 2 ¥ — Y Y = tere, 5 ws = —— Assistamt Secy. and fr=s: j widowed Re Peace Warrant ae BUSS Of Impure matter Gsitr. wer V AC A | ION IS OV ER : : Hacazer Savings Separtmes’ 5 that of tt Meee hh > Witte Pert ef ss ters => a : eae’ eee Somme Part of this Rapure Goes S0er eseccescesossneconeiseecescesees cee: 2222000 marks a ee matter 3s Phis ; — O’Brien, DES an 2% y 7 = = a i ° ~ : j i L Re Cease eee And We Rave Reopened for the Fall Term | SSS — tagcat . . ee ES am it ——— Se ae The body SLES pS ENROLLNOW | ao > 2 . TRQMOaALS Se Das =< Peror > > : ‘ NES ROPRSTS™ LR Ve on ean age a . Two d ~ S WSeocor — ~~» > a Thee ee — ~ =~ 7 : = ast “Eh ee Bk oa Se ee a ene As TBere sre s = oe Sdvantaces to these enrofiiee OW f : ee ae Die a a — S3 = sessos of the year, besides Fou wil bsre compiles. : ee patie baie GEOG REAR: Bab SS Ss Se Ge wm ae St tie coaryS. he met eek See Rat E yea heap the Giters m=he vor oe had not : Sona gupta acs So se ss se es =») READY TO ACCEPTA POSITION maa profiered . —~ PUI —— eT, mz. = zoe wes s thins } 7G a=are. 1 a few wo esters Chmeaige a wa we ee of waieh many will be odfered_ when baosiz Simess begins to ralir - > “ — ehh eo eee en Siter the election. ; : ae He decia ee been <= a that he 1 . SSei. si voor sorce< ‘ at he WANTSD for U.§ Army ghia “T2Se EN Dees Kier FSS RNATICNAL BUSINESS COLLECE : =2: 2s : amd felt ~ : Rak Sm Sth Ro SY ther mer > ye eaten MDS armed men, between S=~_ S Tah SAF TIkt the: roe Ne ewport Xe =. = = sesides, q eS OF ores SPAT fs we an ne ae 2S < aS Sy * Se ~ ES aoa ~ “= a of BTESL Xrewe — Ze LE tee ex. Zp, me ang as Sr Bail r oS Se? “QUALI - is THE << ? | individua se ee Ue Suet AE Qther reme@ns E teak Mies WR BRILL, Primetpal J. M. RESSTEB. President. ONLY TES Qe ¥: LUE spooks. SSA SEER, Cf GoeE charac. ce sive ue melie= «Mr back ached « r o : ele — ae . ue > Ll _ —_—_—_—_—_—_— O get ~ iS How 4 > ade mere RSbsss wre SSS eS S23 mx WM TS Tore Le Ls aaa ee best + cess Tesaits FUE ast Gare th Ls < y = Walsh’s oI >> ss ‘ <2 ¥Sru bet colors. Best m=, > . 5 dead man SA P Om , AP RE P RR R a Rs RM P A R P A ME P EP E P a tee , cam speak trad and write Bag SSS SS © cous me muck centie AME ic AN COTTON ~ ~ . Wee2S Kier POS ereeeme a: aka oh. i | Po e nr c em i s ni s MA Mt RA R RA N G A = > & com? Datos For aia <> For information aneiy te | ae Res rE are make 2 We bs: <S5 Drodcuce the under r . ~ = eR = ~ - al S Se Soere SSeS. 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SSS Shel NE - 983 Gem Oe te or = ce = zi = = Tee rs SSS Se eeecergecee ee John R. Gi . . . LOBRA Cemker Vas Swear Mare > sae) Pesprendene RE = ar ai CoHrD: inte ¥u2 Sa | —= : Se i . = 2 ‘ = 2 tia XK Ade. Sn SSS Rowe ees — = = eee Ime wu 3 & et — Wkeee. Sikeariue «) &. ez New Yerk. wie agents 2r the Thine’ : rcDon ewten bu i ees Gemamd fer ewctem etaders and cop ten ures. Sessee epens Sec Get us five Editor =~, > > aoe 2 S Mooresvil Remember Me tame—Dean’s—ang) SS Cerrespenmienee evar Fear Team. Write af ames far furthe> Mascot Paid j “Sg | = ~ S ar ee im advance. znd Fel ome ville visitd Sas OS See SS OR ee St eee Sc. ee Cee ‘ee Se SS 2. ESS = 2 tS nee : ~ =a SB tale Remedy : a = ee = - q s on no ¥ a8 cS. Beers) > 2 < Be os yoo ES ata y 2 zs : = Ps Saréui is a purely vegetable extract, a simple, « St a mv t ) fe y Mrs. ‘A. C. Beaver, of bleton, Tenn., writes: for female troubles.”’ = - STATE NEWS. The Asheville Bar paid their last honors to Judge Fred Moore yester- day afternoon. Resolutions of re- spect were passed. King’s Mountain, N. C., Sept. 14.— One of the largest crowds ever as- sembled in this town to hear a po- litical speech was here’ today to greet our next Governor, Hon. W. W. Kitchin, the crowd being estimat- ed at from 3,500 to 5,000. . .Gastonia, Sept. 14.—Gaston coun- ty superior court convened this morning, with Judge M. H. Justice presiding. There are more than two hundred cases on the criminal docket which is one of the largest for some time. Two of these cases are for murder, the principles being negroes in both cases. Henderson, Sept. 14.—Last Wed- hesday night Lawrence Harris shot Amanda Atkins in a fus at the home of the latter. He shot fer in the back and fled. Today the woman died. Lawrence is at large. It ap- pears to be a case of murder in the first degree. Both are colored. Wake Forest, Sept. 14.—At a mass meeting of the students this morn- ing steps to totally annihilate hazing at Wake Forest college were discuss- ed. The proposed system is to leave the niatter entirely in the hands of the students. A committee of nine students were recommended by the senior class, which will be called by the student cabinet or the Students Senate. This committee, whcih is composed of six seniors, two juniors and one sophomore, will try all cases brought before them, and if found Suilty, will be expelled from the col- lege. —————_++@>-2—_______. A Card of Appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. Devereaux, wish through the columns of The Mascot, to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to the good people of Statesville for their loving sympathy during the deep sorrow, which has been cast over the family. It has helped them in a great measure to bear the sorrow. ++ @>2—___. Don’t fail to read Gregory's cotton letter in today’s issue. Two Chinamen hit the town last night. They are the genuine old “Celéstials,”” with their pig tails, In Judge Sloan’s court yesterday afternoon, J. A. Davidson was dis- charged in the peace warrant pro- ceedings. ——_++@>—______. A Big Cabbage. Mrs. J. F. Walker, of Boomer, takes the lead on cabbage. She has raised some ““whoppers”’ this season, and in order that “the orphan” at this office might have one more full dinner pail before cold weather she sent them Saturday a couple of heads one weighing 17 1-2 pounds.— Wilkesboro Chronicle, WANTED—For JU. §. Arm/Y, 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 Reeruiting 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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. ~ ~ wemen, of ail ages, for womanly pains, irregularity, § falling feelings, nervousness, weakness, cther form of sickness, peculiar to females. = Care : a & non-iitoxicating remedy, recommended to girls and & and any = “IT suffered with bearing- down pains, feet swelled, pain in right side, headache, pains in shoulders, nervous palpitation, and other 3 troubles I cannot mention, but I took Wine of Cardui ee and have found it the best medicine I ever used, 2 Try Cardui. AT ALL DRUG STORES Unicoi, Route No. 1, Ma e BRYAN’S KISSES ARE EXPENSIVE In an Amiable Mood, a Blue Blooded Democrat Kisses Bryan—Cost $5. . Wheeling, W. Va., Sept. 14.—Last night after Bryan had finished his speech here, and was going to the hotel, he was grabbed by an entfusi- astic Democrat, a Mr. Morgan, and kissed. We do not know whether Mr. Bry- an enjoyed the affection of Mr. Mor- san, @ man, or not. But we do know that a local justice of the peace charged Morgan $5.00 for the kiss. Negro Lynched. Saluda, S. t., Sept. 14.—It is re- ported here that a mob has captured and lynched Wiil Herrin, a negro, who killed Emanuel Carver, a young white man, who lived six miles south of this place, and atempted to kill Carver's wife. It is said that Herrin was of unsound mind. At1l1 p.m. tonight a telephone message from Saluda _ stated that Herrin had been captured after be- ing several times wounded. He is now in Saluda jail and may be brought to Columbia for safe-keep- ing. Sheriff Sample has gone to the scene of the killing, but no authentic report has yet been received. ———~+~+@>-e—_ A healthy man is a king in his own ‘right; an unhealthy man ig an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up sound health—keeps you-4 well. ——————++@>-e—_—___. Receptign Last Night. A reception was given by the Ladies Aid Home Mission and For- eign Mission societies of the Presby- terian church last night at the resi- dence of Dr. M. R. Adams. It was given in honor of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Richards, pastor of the Presbyterian church: who have just returned from a vacation. Refreshments were served, nice music rendered and a nice time was enjoyed by the large number of guests present. aa re peereepeereee ee | WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us Strong and Healthy. All the blood in the body passes through the kidneys once every three Minutes. The kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. When healthy they remove about 500 J 8iains of impure matter daily, when unhealthy some part of this impure matter is left in the blood. This brings on many diseases and symp- toms—pain in the back, headache, nervousness, hot, dry skin, rheuma- tism, gout, gravel, disorders of the eyesight and hearing, dizziness, ir- regular heart, debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits in the urine, ete. But if you keep the filters right you will have no trouble with your kid- neys. Mrs. John T. Murdoch, living on Green street, Statesville, N. C., says: “T have used Doan’s Kidney Pills and am glad to say that they proved of great benefit to me in view of the fact that other remedies I took failed to give me relief. My back ached a great deal and my kidneys were so weak as to cause me much trouble.. Doan’s Kidney Pills procured at Hall’s drug store gave me prompt re- lief and they have always given me the best of results when I have ap- pealed to their use. [I am glad to recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills to other sufferers.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo CITY GOVERNMENT. - Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL. City Electrician: J. D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT. IS HE POSSESSED? . -Makes a Former Incadescent Light Burn and Other Strange Feats. Galveston, Tex., Sept 14.—Rr. G. Atloy, a seven-year-old boy of Rus- sian parentage, born in America and living in Houston, has been discov- ered to be a human storage battery of electricity. The widowed mother fears the boy is possessed. He is red-headed, freckled-faced and blue- eyed. A court of medical experts, electricians and physicians has made remarkable tests with the boy. His strange powers were accidet-| . ally discovered by a metal filling which had been been put in one tooth. The boy picked up the dis- connected porcelain knob that was used to connect an electric fan with an electric light wire and thrust it into his mouth. As the cap touched the metal tooth filling, fan began to revolve and then to buzz at full W. T. Kineaid and C. V. Henkel. speed. A thirty-two candle power oa bulb was attached to the end of the Second Ward: Gilbert wire and thel ight burned brilliantly. | Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilber When a steel thimble was put on Third Ward: the boy’s finger and he grasped the D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. end of the wires in his hand, the Fourth Ward: same result was obtained. A piece st . Clerk. of iron held in the boy’s hand for a!John A. Conner and R. R. Cl Police Department. few moments becomes highly mag-| Aldermen. First Ward. netized. A hammer with an iron Chief : tacks at a distance of four feet. CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. Placed on a glass-legged stool any Patrolmen: one touching him received a distinct shock. An ordinary flat iron held in his hands for five minutes and.then passed over ten penny nails driven into hard wood will pull them with ease. Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. 4D. Fire oo Harsh physics react, weaken the ier: i bowels, cause chronic constipation. CLARENCE W. CONNOR. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone John Walker and Burette Walker. the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. Townships in the Coulty. wre Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- More Improvements. gia » < ol The haberdashefy of the Sloan burg, Coddle Creek, Concord, Co Cloathing Co., run by Mr. Augustus} Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Fuller, is being improved. Fallstown, New Hope, Olin. s eae : a — Ete Sharpsburg, Shiloh, Statesville. oO oO > Yr. “ 5 : Johnson having the contract. Turnersburg, Union Grove. When finished it will add lots to 5 oe ee the looks of the place. Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot — —~++@>r-o “Suffered day and night the tor- and we will PRESENT you with a ment of itching piles. Nothing help- handsome 42-piece dinner set. 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SY e r Q 8 . 2 9 , CP ER R R E R A M U R U R E R I R U R O N A P O N IT RE P BO O P ER R e Ce C e AN S P AE : y «= 280 : nenecececelele Pease Se * Get us five yearly subscribers 4 ascot, paid in advance oa China » and get one The Evenité of the beautify Sets we are giving as Premig a aaa Je Yy Sloa eigh serio him. It some homé anhi him, head D mone pora In morn forme tured tion. Th to att restin say th cover Mr and He has n¢ Li. SA Captai His Cer “A clared Newar she co process pearang haunts buried. The Capt. of the cursion Clerk B son, und only say in Cleve but tha with A ““T do drowning supposed home, } “He wag to be co happen gs Mrs. wed and The kno and on from his! Morgan ] and appa to find hk Was an e up for Io Ten da with a hd the back within on where have sun widowed that of h marks aft O’Brien, qd identified The body cemetery, Two da ed from a put foot ix he met An had not proffered } a few wor He declaré that he lo and felt 3esides, My individual spooks. “How a Walsh’s gr dead man, the underia him, Wals “Suffered ment of itch ed me until It cured n John R. Ga Editor J. Mooresville Ville visito 12 ae at ae ae ae ae Te a a a A H, OD E G MP L L E I A SO O O BO D O D1 1B i BL S ND I EA A BO G S HO S A \ i ME F Pa r r a ea e an e NE ae er Pa PE Pt a h eM ah r ab a d i o l oP 0 e7 0 4 , GP 2? RA R E PA I R E D = 08 THE EVENING MASCOT. Vol. i: Mule Kieks Young Man INJURIES MAY PROVE FATAL. Mr. Noah Sloan Kicked by Mule as He Was Unhitching Them—Inju- ries Serious. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Noah Sloan, a young farmer, living about eight miles north of the city was seriously injured by a mule kicking him. it seems that he had been doing some hauling, and returned to his home late in the afternoon, and while unhitching one of the mules kicked him, inflicting serious injuries on his head. Drs. Yount and Long were sum- moned and dressed the wounds tem- porarily until today. In an interview with Dr. Yount this morning, The Mascot man was in- formed that Mr. Sloan suffered a frac- tured skull, and is in a serious condi- tion. < They went out again this morning to attend him. <A _ piece of bone is resting on his brain, and the doctors say there is a slim chance for his re- covery. Mr. Sloan is a cousin of Messrs. J. {L.. and W. R. Sloan of this city. He is thirty years old, married, and has no children. ——_—_—_~+ > SATILOR’S LIFE UNCERTAIN. Captain Anderson Seen Alive After His Supposed Body Was Buried in Cemetery. *“A sailor's life is uncertain,”’ de- clared Mrs. Agnes B. Anderson, of Newark, yesterday, who added that she could not account by any other process of reasoning for the reap- pearance of her husband in his old haunts a month after he was buried. The alleged return to the flesh of Capt. Chares Anderson, late skipper of the Sam Sloan, a Coney Island ex- cursion boat, is vouched for by Town Clerk Bernhard P. Walsh, of Harri- son, undertaker, who declares he not only saw his old friend two days ag} in Cleveland avenue, Harrison, N. J., but that he shook hands and talked with Anderson. “T don’t think Charlie would fake drowning to leave me,” said the supposed widow yesterday at her home, No. 26 First street, Newark. “He was a good husband and seemed to be contented. But strange things happen sometimes.”’ Mrs. Anderson was wooed, won, wed and widowed within four months The knot was tied on June 4 last. and on July 29 Capt. Anderson fell from his boat into the water at the Morgan line pier on the North River and apparently sank. The crew tried to find him in vain. Although he was an expert swimmer he was given up for lost. Ten days later the body of a man with a heart and anchor tattooed of the back of each hand was found within one hundred feet of the spot where Anderson was supposed to have sunk. The aged father of the widowed bride identified the body as that of his son-in-law by the tattoo marks after a long scrutiny. Capt. O'Brien, of a freight steamer, also identified the body as Anderson’s. The body was buried in Fairmount cemetery, Newark. Two days ago Mr. Walsh return- ed from a vacation. He had hardly put foot in Harrison, hp says, before he met Anderson, of whose death he had not heard. Walsh took the proffered hand and, after exchanging a few words of greeting, hurried on. He declares he is not mistaken and that he looked into Anderson’s eyes and felt the pressure of his grip. Besides, Mr. Walsh is a matter-of-fact individual who does not believe in spooks. “How are you, old man?” was Walsh's greeting to the supposed dead man, who responded by asking the undertaker to have a drink with, him, Walsh declares.—N. Y. World. ————_++@r-o————_ “Suffered day and night the tor- ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured me permanently.”—Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. ——~++ar-o——_——_ Editor J. B. Robeson, of the Mooresville Enterprise was a States- ville visitor today. Statesville, N. C., Wednesday Evening, September 16, 1908. ~ NO SALE OF ODELL MILLS. Insurance Adjustment Causes Bad Tangle—The Amount of Insur- ance was Not Sufficient—Smoke Stack Should Have Been Insured. There will be no sale of the Odell Mutls, in Concord, today, the date originally set for the sale of the property for the benefit of the credi- tors. <A very interesting and compli- cated situated has developed from the claims of the insurance people. The situation as it now exists is as fol- lows: Prior to the fire a syndicate had formed with the creditors, by which that syndicate guaranteed the credit- ors all their indebtedness in full and interest, and that syndicate in addi- tion thereto was to expend a sum ap- proximately of $200,000 to put the mills in good working condition. The creditors were to receive 15-year 6 per cent. bonds for their indebted- ness. It now transpires that the in- surance on theb urned mill. No. 4 carried bfiy the Odell Company, ‘was $210,000. The insurance companies now claim that the amount insured was not sufficient, as under the in- surance clause, the mill was required to insure 90 per cent. of the value, and the insurance people say that the value of mill No. 4 was $400,000. Hence, they claim that the Odell Mills were co-insurers to the extent of the amount insured less than 90 per cent of its value. It is of interest to know that the burning of the first of the Odell mills, a few weeks before the burning of Mill No. 4, has no connection with the present situation whatever. The claim of the insurance people that the property was under-valued is also of interest. They say in addi- tion to what we have related that even the smoke stack of the mill should have been insured. —_—__~< >> RABBITS EYE FOR HIM. Successful Grafting of an Animal Cornea Restores Sense of Sight. Baltimore, Sept 15.—A blind man has been made to see through a rab- bit’s eye as a result of an operation performed by Dr. Henry R. Lesser, of No. 4 West Ninety-third street. The operation consisted in grafting the cornea from the eye of a rabbit upon the eye of the patient, who had been blind for fifteen years. He now is able to count fingers at distance of twelve inches. distinguish color and go about unattended. The opera- tion, though not unknown to optical surgery, has seldom proved as suc- cessful as in the present case. Dr. Lesser declined to discuss the ease or the identity of his patient, except to declare that he had per- formed the operation with unusually good results. His patient, Dr. Lesser said, was twenty-four years old, and when nine years old developed leucoma, a dis- ease of the cornea. He _ became to- tally blind. The operation was per- formed last May and now the graft is in perfect position and the sight ap- pears to be improving day by day. It was learned from another source that the patient is Hymen Cohen. a piano tuner. ———_++-—_—— TOO ACTIVE IN POLITICS. Two Goldsboro Clerks in Postoffice Must Not Engage in Politics too Freely. Washington, D. C., Sept. 14.—The discipling of several government em- ployes because of political activity is announced in a statement given out py the civil service commission today. As a result of representations and investigations of both the commis- sion and the postoffice departments. J. H. Rheinhardt ,a letter carrier in the Denver, Col., postoffice, has been reduced and E. C. Hill and W. R. Phillips, clerks in the Goldsboro, N. C., postoffice, have been warned that their political activity must cease under penalty of dismissal. Hiss had been nominated for state senator and he was informed also that if he desired to retain his posi- tion in the postoffice service it would be necessary to decline the nomina- tien at once. — <r Will be Retained. Washington, Sept. 16.—Acting Postmaster General Grandfield stated today that Postmaster Blodgett. of Atlanta, whose dismissal was recom- mended a few days ago by Postoffice inspector following an inspection of the office, had explained to the satis- faction of the department the most serious charge, and that there was nothing in the remaining counts that would warrant the removal of the postmaster. Horse Thiet iS Arrested WAS BROUGHT HERE TODAY Stole a Horse Saturday Night in North Iredei—WwWill be Tried To- day Before Justice W. W. Turner. Fred Brown, a young man of New House township was arrested Sunday afternoon in Alexander county on a serious charge. It seems that on last Saturday night Brown stole a horse from Mr. B. E. Weisner, in New Hope town- ship, and took it over in Alexander county where he disposed of it to a Mr. Leppard of that county. He was given a long chase in Alex- ander county Sunday afternon by Deputy Brown of Iredell and Sheriff Watts of Alexander county, and was captured on the Catawba river at 4 o'clock that afternoon. He was brought here this morn- ing from Taylorsville by Sheriff Watts and lodged in jail. He will have a hearing before W. W. Turner, justice of the peace at 4:30 this afternoon. —_——_+<<>- > —____ FROM MAINE AND ARKANSAS. The Arkansas State Ticket, Headed by George W. Yonaghey, for Gov- ernor Elected by 50,000 Majority. The Prchibition Contest Brought Out Big Vote. Litllie Rock, Ark., Sept. 15—Re- turns from today’s state election are meagre and at 10:30 o'clock last night only a few scattering precincts have been heard from. It is known, however, that the democratic state ticket, headed by George W. Donag- hey, for governor, has been elected by probably 50,000 majority. The prohibition contest brought out a large vote. The effect of the election to the ‘‘wet’? counties will not be known for a day or two. Anti- prohibitionist leaders in Little Rock tonight claim to have advices that the prohibitionists have made but little gain. In Pulaski county in which is Lit- tle Rock. the prohibitionists concede their defeat. Portland, Me., Sept. 15.—Returns early today from 4€8 out of 519 cities, towns, and plantations in the state gave for governor: Bert M. Mernald, republican, of Portland, 72,117. Obidiah Gardner, Rockland, 64,998. This gives the state to the repub- licans by about &§,000 plurality as against 26,816 in the most recent presidential year and 8,064 in 1896. The fight was really on the re-sub- mission of the prohibiton law to the voters. ——_+<+>-o—__——— THAW HAS MORE TROUBLES. democrat, of Thaw Directed to Appear in United States Court Monday to Show Cause Why he Should not be Ad- judged in Contempt of Court for His Failure to Appear at Meeting of Creditors. Pittsburg, Sept. 15.—The rule granted by Judge R. W. Achbald in the United States District Court at Scranton, Pa., yesterday, upon Harry Kendall Thaw to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court for failure to appear for ex- amination at the meeting of his cred- itors before Referee in Bankruptcy W. R. Blair last Friday, was field in the United States Court today by Attorney A. P. Meyer, representing Roger O'Mara, trustee for Thaw’s estate. The rule is returnable next Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. It was granted upon a petition of Roger O'Mara, as trustee, who asks that Thaw be attached and punished for contempt of court. Notice will be served upon Thaw by Attorney Meyer as soon as possible, the order directing that he show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court and a warrant issued for his arrest. ++ Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectriec Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. —_—————++r-o—___—_— Mr. J. H. McLwee returned last night from Asheville. f rire Does in Many Quarters. Saco, Me., Sept. 15.—Six hundred persons were made homeless, half a Milcon dollars damage done and 9,000,000 feet of lumber destroyed when fire swept over the town to- day, consuming for a time the com- plete destruction of the place. There were many heroic rescues and narrow escapes from death and it was only after a long and arduous struggle that the firemen were able to subdue the flames. Saco stands immediately opposite Biddeford and if help had not been rushed across the river this morning the town would now be a waste of ashes. The blaze originated in the lumber yard of George A. Crossman & Sons. A high wind carried live sparks and fire broke out simultaneously in many quarters. by —__—__ 4+ _“Buck’s Shootin’ Iron.” Chief Buck Connor’s ‘shootin irons” caused some excitement on the streets yesterday afternoon. He had loaded them in his buggy, with. intentions of going out gun- ning. There was little guns, big guns and allsorts of guns. It is a fine col- lection and any man might be proud to own them. One countryman was heard to ask if there was any trouble going on around the city. He could not un- derstand why a buggy load of guns and shells should be standing on the streets. —— Pe J. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels. Everyone knows big, good natured, ““Cobe” the manager and owner of the Coburn’s Greater Minstrels, and have seen him each season walking at the head of the daily parade rain or shine. A friend asked him, ““Cobe, why don’t you ride on these parades?” “If my men can walk, so can I’’ was his reply, and it iflus- trates his disposition. He never asks a man to do anything he will not do himself, and the company know and appreciate it. They work for his interest, and the result is the best, most enjoyable show on the road. Next Saturday at the opera house. —_————_< ro __— ‘Buck a Crackerjack.’’ Chief Buck Conner went out shoot- ing yesterday and did some fine stunts. Placing a small cartridge box on a brick at 65 yard range he hit it five times with a 32 calibre pistol, not missing a shot. Placing a shotgun shell on a brick at a 40 yard range he hit it is easy as if it was a bagn door. The crap shooters had better play shy around him, for he will take them down every pop. We dare say Chief Connor will challenge almost any one to shoot against him. 4-0 —- Second Bale. Mf. J. L. Cloaninger claims the honor of the second new bale of cot- ton, which was sold to the States- ville cotton mills. The bale weighed 516 pounds and he received 10 cents per pound for it. Mr. Cloaninger is a brother of J. A. Cloaninger, who sold the first bale here Monday. He says that he is not being treat- ed right in this matter. His brother he said had picked some of the ten- ants cotton in his bale, while he only picked his own cotton. 2+ At The Gem. Manager “Gregory will put on to- night at the Gem Fish Preserving at the Astraken. Justice of a red man, and two others. ——++ ro —_— Mr. A. L. Watts of Stony Point, passed through the city this morning en route to Charlotte. Mr. Tobe Ellis of Mooresville, passed through the city this morning en route to his home from Hiddenite. Much Damage HEROIC RESCUES AND ESCAPES. Blaze Originated in Lumber Yard of | lorsville this morning. George A. Crossman & Sons— High Wnid Carie Sparks to Other | lorsville this morning. Parts of Town—Fire Break Out f PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those -People You Know and Others You Den’t Know. Mr. Jas. Booth, of Lenoir is visit- ing in the city. Mrs. R. J. Redman went to Char- lotte this morning to visit relatives. Mrs. John Cooper went to High Shoals today to visit relatives. Miss Mollie Sumpter went to Tay- Mrs. Henry Crowson went to Tay- Mr. Hubert Coone of Winston, was a welcome visitor at the Mascot office today. Mrs. N. M. Flemming and children of Charlotte, are stopping at Mr. H. M. Eubanks today. Mrs. W. D. Clark went to Val Cruez this morning to visit her fath- er. The Misses Clark and Amelia Wal- lace went to Salisbury this morning to attend a musical there tonight. Mrs. Hickerson, of Rondal passed through the city today en route to High Shoals. Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Foard who were recently married at Washington, re- turned yesterday from their wedding tour. Mr. J. D. Dayvault is off on his va- cation going to Salisbury today. M). C. J. Troutman is subbing for him as city delivery man.° Mrs. Ransom, Mrs. McBee, and daughter Rhoda, of Ronda, spent las‘ night in the city en route to Lincoln- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kerr and child. went to Cornelius this morning. Mrs. Kerr will remain there until Satur- day. Mr. Kerr returning home this evening. Mrs. Eduard D’Oize went to Char- otte today to visit friends. Mr. D’Oize will go to Salisbury tonight where he wiH put on Damon and Pythias. : —————_-+>>-2—-_—_—— Damon and Pythias. The play ‘“‘Damon and Pythias’”’ at the opera house last night, by local talent was very good. A fairly sized audience was present. The follow- ing is the program rendered: Act I—Scene 1—A public place in Syracuse. Scene 2—Calanthe’s home. Act II—The Senate House. Act ITI—A publie place. Act IV—Before the Citadel. Act V—Scene 1—Damon’s Villa, at the foot of Mount Aetna. Scene 2—In the Forest near the Villa. ) Act VI—Before the Citadel. Miss Martha Moore-was musical director, Mesdames H. O. Steele and M. C. Wood rendered two vocal solos, which were largely enjoyed by the audience. Mr. Eduard D’Oize as Damon was fine fine. Messrs. H. L. McCall as Pythias and C. B. Devereaux as Dio- nysius were good. Sherwood Bonner as Damon’s child was good also. The entire cast had a good support, and the play was enjoyed by all. ——_++-——_——_—— COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........101%4 Good middling..... .......10% Middiing... . ..5. pe Stains and Tinges...........7@9% The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a rise in spots. Spots closed at 9.50. Futures closed as follows: October.... . 8.92 Mad Dog Creates Excitement. stated last night that three fine cows were attacked in the Cameron field, on Hillsboro street, yesterday and torn to pieces. The informg-nt would not give the name of the own- er of the cows or the name of the owner of the dogs. He said that the man who owned the dogs had already seen the owner of the cows and of- fered to pay for the damage hig dogs had done. it was so late as Saturday after- noon that some children were bad- ly frightened by a dog in front of the Cameron field. If they had been in the way of the dogs yesterday more serious damage might have been ac- Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 16.—It wasT No. 312 jeven Killed: Thirty Injured STOPPED CLOCKS FOR MILES A Lighted Match That Was Thrown Into Explosive “to Scare Ne- groes’’ Causes a Fearful Disas- ter. itt Windsor, Mo., Sept. 15.—Seven persons are dead and thirty injured, four of whom are not expected to live, as the result of an explosion of a car of black powder at the Missouri, Kansas and Texas station today. When it became known about town today that a car of powder was on the trucks at the station a number of curiosity seekers, a majority of whom were negroes, assembled. A. i’. Hershberger, a Missouri, Kansas and Texas freight conductor, became annoyed at their presence. In moving a keg of power some of the explosive fell over. Seeing it on the ground Hershberger remarked: “Tll show you how to scare ne- 3roes.”” He lighted a ‘match and threw it into the powder. Instantly there was an explosion that shook the town, knocked out one end of the depot and shattered windows and stopped clocks for miles around. The car containing the powder was hurled in every direction. -———_++@-e__—— AYERS IS DISCHARGED. Coroner’s Jury After Another Long Siting of shrdluta ta to ao Sifting of Evidence Fails to Find Anything on Which to Hold Sus- pect and Verdict Accordingly Ren- dered. The Charlote Observer of today says? “The jury finds that Cynthia Nor- man came to her death as the result of blows by a party unknown to the jury.”” This is the final result of the deliberations of Coroner W. A. Gresham’s jury, which has been working on the case of Cynthia Nor- man’s mysterious death since it oc- curred Saturday ~ morning. Two ses- sions were held yesterday, one in the afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Then ad- journment was taken until 6 o’clock to allow two witneses to arrive on a train. From then until 9:30 last night the jury was in session. The result was as before stated. The opinion got noised abroad yesterday that the jury was at last on the trail of something which might clear up the mystery. The jury it- self thought so at one time, but it turned out otherwise. Every but of evidence which could be got togeth- er in a legal and official way was cir- cumstantial and even then it did lit- tle toward fastening on the accused man the guilt for the deed. Sheriff Wallace stated last night, in response to a query, that Ayers would have to be _ discharged, as there was nothing on which to hold him. For the present at-least, prob- ably forever, the full story of the woman’s death will remain a sealed chapter. —+<eo>o—————_—_-—S I'll Submit. oe A number of years ago, when some of the big grown men of our city now, were boys, they had a habit of being in the mayor’s court every Monday morning to answer for their Saturday and Sunday night fights. There was only about five of them, and their regularity of being up be- fore his honor grew monotonous. One Monday morning all but one of the gang was up for fighting. The member of the gang that did not fight was star witness though. In the trial the mayor read the charges, and asked the indicted ones if they were guilty. They each one in their turn said, ‘‘I’ll submit.” This star witness had been so used to being in the crowd that submitted that he amble@up before his honor, and said, “‘I’ll submit, also,” These boys are well known men of our city today. _————++o- Man Kills Himself. -Columbia, S. C., Sept. 15.—John D. Farr, nominated in the primaries for superintendent of education of Lexington county, has committed sni- cide by shooting himself in the head. He was of nervous temperament and the strain of the campaign told heav- ily opinion. He was to have gone to Winthrop college today, where his daughter was to have begun her complished. third year in school. ee se LE O , OB E ON E CP O E IE E Uy CO Bd TE 2 a a ct eK es a eS ee e s es Yl ee ae ee ae s ie A ti e et ae ~ ce e PAE Se Sree Fight 2 ek ie oraenhtn’ BRL nih Ronee am pa eta r SAR tear a tae : oe et TY ae MT Cy ae aren Ne ET iy TOI gas te * Ss fs! - Se es = oy ORY See a ent THE EVENING MASCOI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 4 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 Postofficein Statesville z. €., 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. Por 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. 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. H. HILL. +> —___ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 16.—For North Carolina, fair tonight and Thursday. $<. Senator Foraker has burried his hatchet, perhaps. But if so we are ready to bet he marked the spot. ——++@> The extravagance of some people is annoying. At aé sale of political works held the other day in Phila- delphia 250 quarto volumes of the Congressional Record, in half rus- sia, were bid in at 2 cents a volume. ——_—__—-~?- + Holley’s comet is approaching the earth after an absence of 76 years, but keep right on about your busi- and it won’t hit you. -——_~++@>-o—____. R THE PASSING OF THE COUNTRY DOCTOR. Listen now. There arent any any more country doctors, but such as live in towns and serve the farm- ers will tell you, the first thing they say about their practice, that they collect ninety-five per cent of all their bills. It’s business with them. If old Jake Rinehart calls them up by *phone some nasty, rainy night and old Jake is slow pay, who will go Well business is business, you know. There are no more country doc- tors. Do you know why? You re- member how Uncle Doc fused with the hyraulic ram; you remember how interested he was in all kinds of farming implements that saved labor. They were clumsy things in his day, always breaking down and getting out of kilter, but they have been gradually improving until now their purpose is well-nigh accomplished. They have saved labor without doubt. They have made the farm- er’s boy unnecessary, and have driv- en him to town. The ‘‘thrasher’’ who had such good appetites, and whose coming was a sort of fest?val, are no longer friends and neighbors, but nomads from afar. You remem- ber the old time country school-house chock-a-block with young ones. It is empty as a dried gourd nowadays. I passed by one, in a once thickly set- tled neighborhood. School had just let out. Five children walked along the road with teacher—Eugene Wood in “‘Suecess Magazine.”’ 2+ > CASHIER GOT $11,213.46. Accountant Completes Examination of Books. Richmond, Va., Sept. 15.—After sixteen days’ labor, H. G. Boudar, the expert accountant has completed the examination of the books and papers of the closed bank of Buckingham, which is said to have been wrecked during June by the irregularities of Cashier A. K. Fawcett. The offender is now at large. Fawcett got away with $11,213.46, and as he is bonded for $10,000 with the United States Fidelity and Guar- anty company of Baltimore, that concern will have to meet the short- age. Mr. Boudar, in a letter to Judge A. S. Hall, receiver, says, in part: “At the close of the bank June 15, 1908, Fawcett was short in his cash and cash items. He falsified the ad- dition of the cash book and omitted to enter upon the same money receiv- ed for deposit. He falsified the daily balance ledger in resect to his own and his mother’s deposit accounts; he renewed notes that had been dis- counted and for which he was liable as drawer and indorser, making ap- parent curtails thereon, but the cash books show the payment of no such curtails and interest, and the notes remaining unpaid wit him.” —_——_4-+- __- SNAKE SENT GIRL BY MAIL. West Virginia Resident Bitten as She Opens Package. Hinton, W. Va., Sept. 14.—When Miss Grace Perry, of this city, opened a package received at the post office a copperhead snake sprang out and bit her several times about the face and neck. The young woman is in a serious condition. Miss Perry opened the package in the postoffice just after the arrival of the eastern mail, and a panic follow- ed among the women and’ men assem- bled. The snake was killed before further harm was done. A rigid in- vestigation is being conducted by both the local and government au- thorities. ————<+ > -__ Hughes Nominated. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 15.—Charles Evans Hughes, of New York, was nominated today by the Republican ing majority and on the first ballorz, to succeed himself as governor of the state of New York. He received 827 votes out of a possible 1,009, as against 151 for James W. Wads- worth, Jr., of Livingston county, Speaker of the State Assembly, and 31 for former Congressman John K. Stewart, of Montgomery. The nomination was made unani- mous upon motion of State Commit- teeman William Barnes, Jr., of Al- bany, who has been perhaps the bDit- terest and most outspoken oppongnt of the governor’s renomination. ———~<+@>-—___ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ————__++@> o> - Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 4+ > ___- See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 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All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Seeond-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see me : : : All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.B. GAINES The Repair Man. Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Ten, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one dsy ony. His practice is limited to diseases of ere, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. SS aes UNDERTAKER AND EMB:ALMER Most Modern snd 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. Critche Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 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. 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BUTTERS > sa ————— or Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company S Show Window, East Broad Street. : Tae NER TS eR er ND on THE GRAMPUS GOURMET. |; ‘ This Marine Monster’s Prey Is the, Bowhead Whale. “Of all the gourmets on land or; water,” said the captain, “commend | me to the grampus.” : The ladies at the captain’s table looked with inquiring smiles at the handsome sailor. “The grampus,” he went on, “is a kind of overgrown shark or a kind of undersized fighting whale. You can take your choice. At any rate, he is a | terrible creature to meet with if you happen to be aquatic. “He and his mate travel together. Sometimes they have a friend along— big, fine, strong chap, as such friends usually are. And their game is the bowhead whale. “When they find a whale they go at him. They stick to him invincibly. They punch and thump till he is as limp as a rope of seaweed with ex- haustion. Then, by means of one hoi- pled gluttony. “They take hold of the whale’s lower lip; they hang their weight on it until it drops open. Then in go their heads, disappearing inside that great red mouth, that warm, moist cavern of scarlet, and they eat in there the whale’s tongue, a tender tidbit, very i “The tongue consumed, they go on their way again, leaving the whale to die slowly.”—New Orleans Times-Dem- ocrat. WHITE ISLAND. its Strange Lakes, Sulphur Fumes and Clouds of Steam. White island, a New Zealand natu-; ral wonder, derives its name from the clouds of white steam in which it ap- pears to be continually enveloped. its area is only 600 acres and iis level. ; In form and color it is like a repos- ing camel, while its interior, with its gray, weather beaten, almost perpen- dicular cliffs, recalls the Coliseum at Rome. Overhanging the southern land- ing place stands a column of rock closely resembling a sentinel, which has been dedicated to the memory of Captain Cook. The water of the is- land is of a pale green hue, and any- thing dipped into it becomes of a red brick color. The fumes of sulphur are always plainly perceptible. On a fine moonlight night a wonder- ful sight is afforded to any one who will sit in an open boat in one of the lakes of the island. Covering an area of fifty acres is an immense caldron, hissing and snorting and sending forth volumes of poisonous steam, while all chances of egress appear to be de- nied by the steep, silent and gloomy cliffs.—British Australian. Flying Fish. Interesting are the habits of the fly- ing fish, that queer denizen of the sea found principally in the region of the trade winds. “Does it rise from the sea like a bird?” you ask. No. It shoots out of the waves like an arrow, and with outspreading wings sails on the wind in graceful curves, rising some- times, one might say, to the height of fifteen feet, but not often so high, and then, lowering, it again touches the crest of a wave and renews its flight, This operation may be repeated till it covers a distance, say, of 500 yards in the case of the stoutest on the wing, though very often not half that dis- tance is covered. <A ship sailing through the trade winds will often be visited on dark nights by flying fish which hit the sails or rigging and fall on deck, where of course they soon give up life—St. Nicholas. Sponges Are Sunstruck. The sponge being an animal, it is necessary to kill it. This is done by exposing it for several hours on the broad decks of the boats. sponges soon die, but in winter take a long time owing to weaker force of the sun. After death they are brought ashore and put fn the cradles. These are inclosures made on the seashore by setting stakes a little apart from each other. The ebb and flow of the tide wash the animal matter from the sponges, and the work is completed by manual labor. They are then taken to the packing house, graded, strung. baled and dispatched to their destina- tion.—Pall Mall Gazette. Perfectly Correct. A shopkeeper had stuck up a notice in glaring colors and very large let- ters: Selling Off! Must Close on Sat- arday!” On Friday he was asked by a friend: “What! Are you selling off again?” “Certainly. All the shopkeepers are selling off, ain’t they?’ “Of course they are. But you say, ‘Must close on Saturday.’” “Certainly I must. You would not have me keep open on Sunday, would you?” Effective at All Hours. “I’ve got the finest gardens in this part of the country,” boasted the new- ly made millionaire. “Right in the ‘center of them is the most expensive sundial in the world.” “a4 gundial is all right during the day,” remarked a listener. less at night.” I= “Wine isn’t,” retorted the millionaire proudly. “Fve got mine surrounded with electric lights.”—Bohemlan Maga- zine. Stones and Bricks. Mrs. O’Hoolihan—This payper says there: do be ser-rmons in sthones. Phwhat d’ yez think av thot? O’Hooli- han—O{ dunno about the ser-rmons, bet many a good ar-rgument has coom In summer: cate that the melon was torn from the “It’s use- | HE ATE THE SOAP. Garland Would Have Swallowed It if It Had Killed Him. Augustus H. Garland, who was at- torney general under President Cleve- Jand, was very fond of practical jokes and Guring his term of service in the senate frequently. turned the laugh on his colleagues. Senators Voorhees and Vest, with whom he was very friendly, finally determined to turn the tables. Mr. Garland had a habit, like Voor- hees, of munching candy, and Vest and Voorhees made it up between them to take advantage of his fondness for eweets to play their trick. They had some tempting looking chocolate cara- mels prepared, with the interior filled with brown soap.._.These they took to the senate chamber, and Voorhees placed them on his desk. The lid being off, when Mr. Garland sauntered down the aisle he noticed them at once. “What have you there, Dan?’ he in- quired. Voorhees looked up carelessly from his writing and responded: “Caramels. Help yourself.” Garland needed no second invitation and, picking up two or three, placed one in his mouth. Steadily he chewed away, his face betraying no sign of the conflict within him. This alarmed Voorhees, who went to Vest’s desk and said: “He's eating them, Vest! What shall we do? The stuff will kill him sure!’ Senator Vest replied that it could do no more than make him sick. Garland swallowed the stuff, although he was foaming at the mouth from the soap- suds. We related the incident after- ward with great gusto and said he would have swallowed it if it had killed him. FLY FOGS IN INDIA. A Plague That at Times Makes Life Unbearable In Calcutta. One of the evils of Calcutta is the plague of green flies, from which the whole city suffers at certain times in the year. The happy hunting time of these minute insects !s during the late autumn and early winter. They are a serious nuisance both in and out of doors. They wing their way through all the open doors into the houses and into every room, making life unbear- able. Like most insects, the little green flies have a great affection for the flame. On occasion the inhabitants have found it necessary to put out all the gaslights, even at a public dinner, and to take their meals practically in deep gloom, illuminated only by fiick- ering candles. Naturally it is not at all pleasant to go on eating with dense clouds of in- sects swarming overhead or, roasted to death, falling about one in pattering showers. They seem to spring into existence from nowhere. Perhaps it is almost dusk when the lights of the street lamps are becoming visible. Then suddenly the air, which a moment be- fore was quite clear, is full of myriads of green flies, drifting in misty patches and obscuring the street lamps. Often the number of insects which have been scorched to death is so great that little heaps of them collect inside the lamps, while bucket loads have to be swept up from the roads next morn- ing.—London Answers. Judging a Melon. Is there any way for a purchaser to tell 2 good melon without cutting and testing it? That is exactly what an expert melon grader is expected to do, to judge the flavor of the melon as well as the size. The best external in- dication in a netted Gem and melons of similar type is a golden greenish color, the melon being deeply ribbed and thickly overlaid with rather coarse gray netting, the edges of which rise perpendicularly from the surface. The melon should be heavy. There should be no ragged or broken stem to indi- vine before it was ripe enough to part freely. If one follows these points he is pretty sure to get the perfection of melon produced by the quality of the seed planted. If the seed has come from a tasteless melon the result will be disappointing even with thorough culture and the best eare in picking and shipping.—Baltimore American. Bore and Critic Both. Midnight came and still the bore re- mained. “Do you like music?” asked the beau- tiful girl just to break the monotony. “Passionately fond of it,” replied the bore. “In fact, music will always carry me away.” She rushed over to the piano and played several popular airs. “You are still here,” she said, turn- ing on the stool. “Yes,” yawned the bore. “But I thought you said music al- ways carried you away?” “So I did—music!”—Dundee Adver- tiser. The Value of a Good Memory. If men only realized how great an asset in life is a retentive memory they would take care to see that their | ehildren’s were properly trained. The simplest method consists in learning every day a few lines by heart. None of our faculties can be trained so easi- ‘ly as that of memory. — Stuttgart Familienblatt. —_ 4 The Pantomime. “Pop, what is a pantomime?” “4 pantomime is a piece in which no one speaks.” “J shouldn’t think a piece with no women in it would be interesting.”— Yonkers Statesman. s If you want to know how old a wo- man is, just ask her sister-in-iaw— out av a brick, Of'm thinkin’.—Ex- Atchison Globe. Steines 5 cents a line. 3 times...................4 Cents & line. 6 times............ .....0% cents a line. PO ARCH oe 3 cents a line. WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. FOR SALE—114 1-2 Acres of land 2 miles from Troutman’s on the Mountain road, with new 6 room house, one tenant house and barn. Good well. O. E. Shaver, R. F. D. No. 3., Statesville, N. C. se15 2t WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 86 will meet here in the morning a t10: 40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making eonnection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I ean do your work right as I have had 21 years of 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, THE: IREDELL BROOM. CO. Has resumed work at the old ~oSharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all gradee of hand -taade brooms We make a speciality o1 first slass wood ready for the stove and guarantee promptdelivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. 500 pair of LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. New Hail curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. i Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our. 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO, az n 5 + a. si di t 3 LOCAL ITEMS. The residence of J. W. Fowler is fast going up. It will be an up-to- date residence. Work is progressing nicely on the new building being erected by Mr. N. B. Mills on Broad street. The trial of Sue Poe and Mitch Cowan has been’ postponed until Judge Sloan returns from Richmond. Yov. Glenn will speak here Friday, October 2. The hour of the speak- ing has not been announced as yet. Morgan Gibbs, a colored man, em- ployed by the Slaine Glass Co., had his hand seriously scalded at that place Monday night. Mr. J. M. Thomason has taken position at W. F. Howard’s' barber shop. Mr. Thomason has formerly been with W. M. Johnson, in Hotel Iredell. Several people are complaining about the train from Charlotte not connecting with No. 11. Only this morning a number of gentlemen got left. Marriage license have been issued to the following parties: Chas. D. Nantz and Lillie Clodfeller, white; Will Ross and Estelle Bruner and Tom McLelland and Ella Lockey, colored. ——___#+49>-—___—_ A Surprise Party. On September 12th a number of friends and relatives met at the home of Thos. J. Hunter to celebrate his 60th birthday. It was planned by his daughter, daughter, Mrs. Macie Watt. The plan was for all the children and grandchildren, nephews and neices and other friends to be pres\nt on this oceasion, and all bring their dinner. All this was to be kept a secret from Mr. T. J. Hunter. In this par- ticular they were successful. He was sitting on the porch read- ing a newspaper when the first visi- tors arrived. He did not know what it meant, looked very serious as if he feared something had hap- pened. Soon he was led into the light. He then began to make preparations for receiving his friends. The seri- ous and puzzled look soon faded away and a pleasant smile played upon his countenance. At 12 o’clock along table was spread in the yard under the shade of a greatoak. It was well well filled with the very best the land afforded. A person rarely ever saw a finer table, not even in the dining rooms of the wealthy at a marriage feast. There were forty-one persons pres- ent to do justice to the occasion be- sides the immediate family. All expressed themselves as having enjoyed the day. It was a happy day. Such occasions are too rare. They are not only enjoyable and pleasant, but are beneficial. It is good for friends to meet and spend a day in a social way, cultivat- ing the friendship of each other. It brings them closer together, in closer touch one with another, and strength- ens the ties of friendship. The sweet memories, and the pieas- ant associations of this day will lin- ger in the wind for years, and will more than compensate for all the sacrifice made. We close with the best wishes for all. Yours, etc., W. Y. LOVE. —_—_+<+-o—_——_—— GRAVES CHALLENGES KERN. Candidate for Vice President on In- dependent Party Ticket Wants Joint Discussion With Democratic Candidate in Louisville, Ky. Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 15.— Thomas L. Hisgen and John Temple | Graves, candidates respectively for the presidency and vice presidency of the Independence party, spoke to- night at the Shubert theatre. A large audience greeted the speakers and their remarks were generously applauded throughout. During the afternoon Mr. Graves sent a telegram to John W.. Kern, Democratic candidate for the vice presidency, challenging him to a joint discussion, the meeting to take place in Louisville, Ky., tomorrow night. Mr. Graves said that he could see no reason for Mr.Kern refusing to meet him in Louisville unless he real- ly did not care to discuss the isues of the campaign with ihm. ———_——++@>-e—___ Cholera is Raging. London, Sept. 15.—The alarming spread of cholera in Russia has given rise to grave fears that the whole European continent will be ravaged by this disease. Today Germany, France, Italy, Austria, England and other countries are planning the most rigid precautionary measures. Ow-f ing to the unsanitary condition in Russia it seems to be impossible to check the spread of the disease. The Austrian health officials say one thou- sand cases are reported in St. Peters- burg alone. ——++@-e—___—-. Mrs. Arthur Littlefield of Andover, [ N. H., has in one of her windows 2 wax plant that bears at the present STATE NEWS. Durham, Sept 15.—Several Dur- ham kinspeople left today about noon for Chatham county, about fifteen miles from Durham, in answer to a message apprising them of _ the death of Mrs. Lester. The meagre reports tell a story of the burning to death of Mrs. Lester, aged $1 years. The grand children of Mrs. Lester, the Messrs Jenkins, of the city, could not give any light upon the oc- currence further than to say she was very feeble and perhaps walked blindly into the fire. Charlotte, Sept. 16.—Thieves es- sayed to throw a clog on the wheels of Charlotte’s building progress Mon- day night when a large quantity of tools was stolen from the new sky- scraper, the Charlote Sanatorium and the Y. M. C. A. building, all of which are on the road to completion. Charlotte, Sept. 15.—The police today located in the city, Lake Till- man, who is wanted in Salisbury. Tillman, according to the authorities, shot a negro inSalisbury some months ago, three bullets entering the body and causing serious but not fatal fatal wounds. The negro will be car- ried back to Salisbury by an officer. Elkin, Sept. 15.—The democrats of Surry county held their convention at Dobson and put up a ticket that represents some of the best and brainest men of the county and from the present outlook over the political situation in this county now every- thing would indicate that the demo- cratic ticket will be victorious this fall. Bs Among the young men who are in Raleigh this year as students in The Medical Department of the Univer- sity of North Carolina is a young Cuban, Mr. Adolfo Bartoleme Rodri- guez, of Sague la Grande, Cuba. ——_< err > -- In and Around Harmony. Harmony, N. C., Sept. 11. Mr. Editor:—Will you allow me space in your paper to say a few words about our progressove little county town. We farmers are in a splendid condition now with our farms and crops. In general, crops are very good. Fodder pulilng is most over now. The weather has been good and there is but little roughness lost on account of rains. Cotton will soon be ready for pick- ing. The fourth round of quarterly con- ference was held here Saturday, ev. J. F. Matney, presiding elder, preached a touching sermon at 11 o’clock services, after which the con- ference was held. The church con- dition was reported as being in a healthy state. Rev. J. J. Rine preached at the night services. The meeting closed Sunday with a soul stirring sermon by the Rev. J. F. Matney, which was enjoyed. The campmeeting will embrace the second Sunday in October. : A contract has been given to Mr. R. F. Gaither to build an adition to the arbor which will be 40x50 feet, which will make a great improve- ment to the arbor. It is to be com- pleted before the meeting. We have one of as fine a school buildings here as is in the county, the school opened Sept 1. The school is progressing nicely, there is near 120 students enrolled and _ others are expected to come. We have the very best teachers and managers hear that can be had. The health of this community is generally good. There is some sick- ness, Miss Ella Gaither, daughter of Mr. W. L. Gaither has been right sick for some time but is reported as being some better. Mrs. J. M. Stack was taken suddenly sick Saturday morning, but she is much better now. The child of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Grace is right sick. ; Some people who have passed this “way: Mr. Ray Gaither of Winston has been visiting his father. Mr. W. D. Tharpe of Elkin, spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks. Mr. George Cline of Illinois is vis- iting his sister, Mrs. Brantly. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Thadp of Char- lotte is visiting his father and moth- er, Mr. and Mrs. John Tharp. Mr. W. R. Shaver of Barium Springs has been visiting his rela- tives, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. White. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Harman near Statesville, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Campbell and other rel- atives. Misses Leonior and Leoner Gaith- er are visiting their sister, Mrs. W. D. Tharpe at Elkin. Miss Marie Tharp has returned home after a few weeks visit to rel- atives at Elkin. No weddings to report this time. Hurry girls leap year will soon be over. With best wishes to The Mascot and its many readers I will close for this time. GUS. ——__+<@>e—___—_ Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. time 70 buds of blossoms. Ask your druggist for them. HEN FINDS NEW NEST. Fowl Takes “Honk, Honk” for aj Rush Order and Lays One in a Wo- man’s Lap on the Wing. Baltimore, Sept 15.—A _ big red touring car sped along the Hudson county boulevard from Jersey City to Bayonne yesterday. In the car besides the chauffeur, were a very pretty woman and two men. As the car aproached the bridge of the Morris Canal it scared a dozen chickens nesting under bushes. Some of the foolish chickens squawking, ran; others flew right across the auto’s path. A yellow hen, plainly much per- turbed, flew over the car and at that instant laid an egg, which fell in the pretty woman’s lap. The egg drop- ped gently in the voluminous folds of her silk coat and was not even crack- ed. Smiling, the pretty woman pick- ed up the egg and looked back at the yellow hen. It was cackling loudly as if to say: “Stop those autoists! They-ve kid- napped my egg!”’ — a JAMS CLARK KILLED. A Young North Carolinian Shot to! Death by a_ Virginia Officer Who Attempted to Arrest Him. Martinsville, Va., Sept. 15.—Jas. Clark, a young North Carolinian. was shot and instantly killed on the county road near Leatherwood, this morning, by Cabell Richardson, a Henry county constable. Clark is charged with having rob- ed several houses in Franklin county. He resisted arrest, when the officer came up on him, and made a motion as if he intended.to draw a weapon. Richardson immediately fired, kill- ing the young man instantly. Later developments proved that Clark, who is apparently twenty years of age, had no pistol at the time. The body lay where it fell until late in the afternoon. ——_—_ 4 +r Chinese Laundry. The two Chinamen who are in the city have been conducting a laundry at Winston. It is probable that they will have one here if a house can be secured. —_—_——_4++ <> __—- A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up-ssound health—keeps you well. OPERA HOUDE Saturday Night Sept. 19th J. A. COBURNS GREATER MINSTRELS An all white company, ab- solutely guaranteeing “Your Money’s Worth or Your Money Back”’ Presenting an entirely new high- grade program with the finest electric First Part Setting ever seen on the local stage. cee ne ee CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: HARRY P. GRIEK. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL. City Electrician : J.D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT. Aldermen. First Ward. W. T. Kincaid and C. V. Henkel. Second Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and ©. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. Police Department. Chief : CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. ; Patrolmen : Thomas Kerr, W. H. MeKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. Fire Department. Chief : CLARENCE W. CONNOR. John Walker and Burette Walker. _—_— Townships in the County. Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- burg, Coddle Creek, Concord, Cool Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Fallstown, New Hope, Olin. 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J., Sept. 16.— iver You Den’t Know. fy EVEN f i. meek, a populous mining town five| The brain of Poe could hardly con- uv Mr. T. J. Purr of Salisbury, was { bs miles north of here, is threatened | ceive a death more horrible than that in the city yesterday. : e ie ieee again with destruction. Reports to-| Suffered here yesterday by Abraham ee Mr. Sam Crump of Davie county, |’ ne a day are that forest fires have brok-}|Gulick Tripping over some obstruc- spent yesterday in the city THE POSSE LET HER SHOOT HIM. az r r y v . Ni NA) . . y “4 ° is ~ : + a MRS. TILLEY SHOT BY HUSBAND. | .. out afresh and ‘if the wind arises | tion, Gulick plunged head foremost |NO NAMES ARE MADE PUBLIC-|" "47. °C 3 Huason of Spencer was - wide-spread damage is certain. Peo-|into the mechanism of a threshing = registered at Hotel Iredell yesterday. | __ i 2 : f i While Seated in Her Home Last | ple have packed their belongings and } Machine, and was killed. stb. Gs wwonmm Both Promivent| Mz. J. Kj Grouch, of Beckom, wast et Oe ee eee Bi Evening Reading a Paper Mrs. Til-|are ready to leave. A few miles{ Gulick was a prosperous farmer.} itjens of a Town Near States-| ‘2 the city on business yesterday. man Emptied Two Barrels of Shot 4 4 / ley Was Shot by Her Husband, | further north, Ojibway is experienc-|Tesiding on the Raritan river road,} yille—Do Not Deny the Rumor. Miss Mary Lowrance went to Ashe-| @tn in His Body—Aimost a Lynch- Bt : Death Being Instant—The Hus- | ing anxiety, fires being near the min- with his wife and one child. He had ee, ville last night, where she enters col- ing. in Bi o t ct s band Claims That it Was“am Acci-| ing location. The Calumet and Hec- | volunteered to aid his neighbor, John} gone weeks ago a story was pub- | !€se- dent, But Circumstantial Evidence |la Tamarac Mining companies have | McDonald, to thresh a crop of wheat, | j14j _{| Mrs. J. W. Cline and children wil} POWder Springs, Ga., Sept._16.— lished in the papers of the state, stat NES main ; a Points to Deliberate Murder. men fighting the fires near their | using a powerful threshing machine. [ing that a prominent lady and gen-;2!Tive here today to visit Mrs. J. L. ter forming and heading a poss« Shepard. to chase Robert Bostick, the negro, Mrs. L. O. White and children went | WhO had attacked her nine year old A SP O S ai t a : — = ae s leat te a fi l a : X ee e es eh f Ps ET E PE E R LE rE RS Le ne sc a e n t i e n m i a t a a t i m e m t n a s i a a m n n n t a t i n e t a a a m e n h a a m a n a i a n a m a d s i n n n n n t e n t a n a ee ar e n e ee CO T ee Se t e ee e Se e ee e ee re r e mn er e oe ee sd aa n Ol TE R B L O S SS R I S ee Pi IR E Ca ea F er pumping plants on the Lake superior Late in the afternoon Mr. Gulick tleman had paid a visit to Greens- Durham, Sept. 16.—The most sen-} Shore, five miles northwest of here. | Was feeding the grain into the ma-j) 1,5. ; sational homicide this county has A special from Houghton, Mich.,| Chine, and calling for more sheaves} white in that city, a child was born | © Troutman today, to visit her fath- daushter, Mrs. Sarah Reed, wife of a 5 known since the crime for which|says forest fires extending over 60 | 0f the wheat. to the woman ata nesroes home | co Bear that place. promnen Ca oe full John Hodges was hanged, the murder | miles of timber land have broken out “Hurry up, boys! Let’s get thisi pi. man left, and came back a few Messrs. J. C. Henly and Cross,°! birdshot as soon as he was over- nn ps as i n ap pl y of his wife two years ago, took place |again in Houghton and Kewanaw job done; I am beating you to it!” he days later to see the woman. Phillips went to Winston today. Sa Ss three miles from Durham tonight at | counties. The fires are still five|laughingly shouted as Mr. McDonald}: jy ;, pow rumored that both the Mr. Samuel Friedman went to]_ Bostick ae employea at the Reed ‘ 9 o’clock and W. H. Tilley is held| miles from Houghton. A thick pall} and two helpers renewed efforts to| yan ang woman were prominent cit- | Charlotte yesterday on business con- nome and enticed the little girl into P tonight without bail. of smoke hanging over the copper | overwhelm him with the bound grain. |i onc of a neighboring city of States- | 2ected with his firm. ee building where he attacked . Though a great distance from town | country has made navigation on Por- Gulick turned to look at McDon-] vine The man isa prominent mem-| Hon. L. C. Caldwell returned ner and then fed- : crowds are pouring out there a-foot | tage Lake difficult. ald took a step forward and tripped. | io, of the bar, and has at one time | fom Mooresville last night. Wig ane eae and the house is overrun by the mor-| A special from Menominee, Mich.,| Some say a rope caught his foot. Atl represented his county in the house} ™r- Jas. Gray and family of Ma- ea eee 3 bidly inclined. At midnight Coro-|says: After smouldering for a week all events, he plunged headlong into} 9» representatives. He is also mar- | “!0m. are in the city. aia armed herself with a shot gun, 3 ner Maddry went to the scene, arriv-|the forest fires north of Greenbay | the machine. He screamed a8 he} ii.g and has two or three children. Miss Lessie Webb went to Lake | formed a posse of neighbors and led ing too late here togive the result of|and extending as far as Marinette | fell, and the horror-stricken meD | 1 ig said he does not deny the rumor. } T0X@Way this morning to visit Mrs. some se ste . me aan cae x his finding. In a pool of blood of un-|@nd Menominee have broken out working with him stood helplessly{ ne young woman was very prom-| 3: B- Webb. : se = — cae e Be oe 4 believeable amount Mrs. Tilley is ly-|afresh and mills and lumber yards; by. Gulick threw out one arm 851 inent in the city where she lived. Mrs. P. C. Carlton went to Mor- aa ee 3 ing face sidewise to the floor. A|Which were considered out of danger he descended, and this was first} we are not at liberty to make] auton this morning to visit rela oe = Reed called 1 f winchester bullet has passed through from the flames are again threatened. caught by the grinding burrs. Slowly eG Wience ol the patios ie tives. Mrs. Reed called on members o her face and her husband sits within At Hermansville, Menominee county, he was drawn into the machinery, volved at present, but some of the Mr and Mrs. Emile Clark of Salis- the posse to stand back, raised her ; : : zun and discharged both barrel into dl five feet of her, held by Sheriff Har-|300 fire-drilled emploes of the Wis- screaming. public have already learned the facts bury, are in the city today. the negro, probably fatally wounding 4 ward, who does not hesitate to tell}consin Land and Lumber company Each succeeding revolution of the} .44 names in the case. —____++@>-»—___ ae eae £ the men that he murdered his wife. |beat back the flames which twice wheels brought him closer and closer{ pnis is causing no little excitement Elk Shoal. Sic pecanioicioadithei-an lien Tilley’s story is that at 9 o’clock threatened the yards of the com-]to his Sara — oe each Sere on the streets of our city today, and Em Shoat Gun ese aca oe { he saw a dog in his yard and, taking | Pany. approach to the awful opening ts the talk of every body. ee ! : s : = 1 fl ad twi t th ——_—_4+2>-e——— .{sereams grew more frantic. His Th 1 nt il nearly ree times as much money | took charge of the negro. 3 Cervera ID re ee ee 2 ’ ' CeCe e state will Te-} or church purposes this last synodi- Mrs. Reed, sobbing, begged the { ae a ig oaman cca = Bees = aon = ceive this story with some doubt, but} .2) year, as any previous year, and | sheriff to let her finish the negro. 4 loaded, he hit it with his hand and ows, shoulder an en the head} the party that informed the Mascot rot a single member is the poorer Te Gicsin Te hs cee ao i y ’ .| was drawn in and his face and scalp , : s it discharged full in the face of his|Comnection With Laymen’s Move ' was very authentic in his statement. | .)+ feels better. ae ee Se wife, who was sitting at the bureau] ment Leads Strongly to Possi- oe and mutilated beyond recogni} j is indeed a pitable occurrence| Goq has promised, time and again on. ° ’ ’ ——___44@> > ———_ reading a paper. She fell without} sibility. tor the wife and children of the man] 4 pJess the liberal giver, end will he : a cry and he rushed to her, he says. Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 15.—The an- 5: Sie sa ee - involved, and they have the sympathy} not do it? Has He ever failed in a City Hospital Notes and Needs. Believing her dead, he went to aj nouncement made with his visit to seas oie tcee a iaeeak of the public. single promise he to His people? The equipment and usefulness of neighbor’s and aroused him. The}the Bristol, Va., Chautauqua, that he as ee oO ee ase Gulick a, Our prayer is that our Heavenly | the Billingsly hospital has now been fellow talks with a refreshing non-} Will, on his retirement from Sees , Congratulates Our Citizens. Father man coatinue to biess and] greatly augmented by the recent de- chalance of the tragedy. He does|ernorship of North Carolina, take up| ow unconscious. So tightly was he} mye goollwing is a copy of a letter vot coer the least. disturbed and| Work in connection with the South-|Wedged in between the discs that it reeived trom Dr. W. 0. Stillman. when pressed for an account of his|ern Presbyterian Board of Missions, | required half an hour’s work to dis- president of The American Humane past life says it has not been what |raising funds for the Layman’s Move- lodge his mangled body. Association: ty surprise us - "two vehicles drove} the hospital service in the same thor- it might have been, domestically}ment for the Evangelization of this Elo wae aE prea ee e ~ Albany, N. Y., Sept. 8, 1908. {4:1 to our house, and began to un-]ough manner they have established speaking. He is pretentiously re-}¢ountry, comes as no surprise to his out and was huried at once to Wells} 7, the Editor of the Evening Mascot, | gag, saying they pad brougat a few | there as a means of rendering the in- ligious and has stood without blame |friends here. He had been for some Bremnoriay hoartel Bote more Cre, Staccato, NC things for us. stitution self-supporting. in his neighborhood. Nevertheless|time hesitating between the accept- saving his life was abandoned by the} par sir:—In a copy of your issue] The first said, after they had left] To further this object and assist in Sheriff Harward says Mrs. Tilley has|ance of this offer, propositions to go | SUrecons as Soon 3s they saw his a for August 3, which has reached me.|;;,0ir things at the parsonage, that |completing the equipment the efforts appeared often in distress and asked |onm the lyceum platform and return- tion. He died soon after reaching}; gnq that it is proposed fo have a].,.other friends was behind bringing | are welcomed of the Ladies Hospital ancourage them in every good work. | cision of the county commissioners to On the 11th of September some cof | unite with the mayor and aldermen, the members of saic church thought]in aiding the physicians to continue oe ea ca n e ae advice as to living with her husband. | ing to his law practice. He had said the hospital. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty} ,,ore things for the parsonage. And| Association, and without doubt, they és He had threatened more than once that while he was fond of the law, —_—~ +4 to Animals organized in your town. | w+.1, he unloaded. he sakl these was | will be encouraged. It is hoped That H to kill her. Her relatives are bitter, four years separation from practice CHANDLER FOR GOVERNOR. Please permit me to congratulate] .¢j3] more to follow later. These] their endeavors will largely supple- + for they tell a story of how he took } would make it necessary for him to oe your citizens on this indication of 2| sists are all appreciated, not only for | ment, and become the complement of 3 all of her $3,000 secured by her |start, all over again and it would be] Nominated by Acclamation—Opposi- | growth of humane sentiment in your! ¢neir intrinsical value, but for the|the excellent work accomplished last i second husband’s death and invested | 4ifficult for him to renew his old pro-| tion to the Nomination of the Lieu- | place and to state that the national] ing spirit that prompted it. I pray | fall by the following ladies chosen by q it in a plantation, falling out with | fessional congections and copartner-| tenant Governor Disappears After} organization for the prevention Of | Goq’s richest blessing upon all these /the physicians, viz: Mrs. Julius Wal- 1 her when she refused to be further |ship ir his home town. He has al-} a Conterence of the State Leaders | cruelty will be very pleased to corre-|+;jends, who were so thoughtful of |lace, Mrs. Chas. H. Armfield, Mrs. t bled. They had not lived in the | ways been very much of a lay evange-| Which Lasted Nearly all Night. spond with any of your citizens who | oyr comfort. Ss aeecaal Os Gane Son: same room until the past month, | list, especialy in the way of Y.M.C.] Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 16.—Nom- Jare actively interested in this move-| we have been laboring for eight| Mrs. L. C. Caldwell and Mrs. Harry ; wheu a reformation began and the|A. and other religious addresses. It| inating all but one of its candidates | ment. years among these people and it is| Burke, who as a board of patronesses ¥ two were united. Their only child| will be no surprise here if Governor] by acclamation and adopting a plat-j| Humanity and civilization have} ingeed pleasant to see the progress|collected something approaching ‘ was asleep at the timé of the shoot- Glenn ultimately goes regularly into | form whith arrainges the a@mintstra- jnow become synonymous terms. The] ang improved condition of the]|$500 for furnishing the hospital and ing and there is nothing but circum- the Presbyterian ministry. tion of Governor Hughes and pledges | general trend of the most advanced church, and the- good feeling, the| thus practically enabled thé physi- stantial evidence, entirely too much Sa ee earnest support to the Denver plat-}and enlightenéd people is away from | protherly love existing among them. | cians to soon re-open the building. in doubt, it would appear, to sustain NIGHT RIDERS AT WORK. form and candidates, the Democratic] violence and inhumanity and in the] Two weeks ago we closed the best] About $40 from three out of town a charge of murder. State convention today nominated as] direction cf compassion, kindness | meeting, perhaps, we ever had here.} friends was voluntariy tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Tilley are well con-| Farmers Notified Not to Haul Cot-| the head of its ticket for governor the} and mutual heipfulness. I earnestly | Rey. J. A. Smith did all the preach-| Mrs. D. M. Ausley for the cause and nected, both being members of as} ton to Gins After September 14. | present lieutenant governor of the} hope that the movement will prosper] ing He preached eight times. was included in the above fund last good families as live in Durham. Meridian, Miss., Sept. 16.—A |state, Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, of}and that we may have the pleasure} je was intensely in earnest, and | fall. ——_++ a | special to the Dispatch from Sanders-| Dutchess county John A. Dix, of jof hearing from the organizers of the} convinced his hearers that he was| The primary needs now of the MARKET ville, fifty miles south of Meridan,| Washington county, was nominated | proposed society. laboring to bring souls to Christ.| hospital are electric lights, and COFTON : says: for lieutenant governor. All oppo- Very respectfully yours, The people all enjoyed his preaching} heating apparatus, and a number of Night Riders have appeared in| sition to Mr. Chanler disappeared af- W. O. STILLMAN; very much. mall tables, some table and bed Local Market. Jones county and three prominent | ter a conference of th estate leaders, President. The congregation will not forget | linen, dishes and table service, kitch- Prices at wagon: farmers living six miles east of here | which occupied a greater part of last —_<or>——_ Brother Smith, or this meeting soon. |en utensils etc., would help greatly. Strict good middling........ 1014, | received notices Monday night to| night. The ticket decided upon by Latest Returns of Election. _| We had nine accessions as the visi-} Now the harvest is ripe—the ladies Good middling 10% haul no more cotton to gin, or else|the leaders, with one exception,} Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 16.—Only | hie result.Besides this others were] of our town and county would assist ee 31 they would “get paid” as they refurn-|seemed to meet the approval of all}incomplete returns from the election | puiit up in the most holy faith. materially by sending in supplies for Middling... .....--- ..----10 |oa home. A general notice was also|the delegates, and the nominations} Monday have been received but from! May God bless and keep them, and| winter, of vegetables and fruits Stains and Tinges.......--- -7@9| placed on the public roads warning | were made with great enthusiasm | those received it is believed the dem-|<aye them at last in His heavenly|canned or fresh) meat, chickens or The market was steady. all farmers to cease hauling cofton | until the office of state engineer and jocratic majority has been ee kingdom. W. Y. LOVE. game, wood, cotton or new cushions, New York Market. after September 14. surveyor was reached. The confer-|slightly. However, Chairman Tuck- comforts and ‘feathers for pillows, Considerable excitement prevails} ence candidate for this office was}er of the state central committee de an ete., in fact donations at anytime, The New York market showed and farmers near towr are rushing] pnillip P. Farley, of Brooklyn, an|clares the republican party has made “23” FOR COWLES. would aid either large or small a their cotton in while those farther|anti-McCarren man. Senator Mc-}a gain of 10,000 votes in the state pie quantities and voluntary offerings be ence away have ceased hauling to the gins. | Carren, amid the cheers of his sup-|and claims victories in a number of | Hackett Gets Best of Cowles at| especially appreciated. The hospital 5 Futures closed as follows: ee )| porters, took the platform “to resent} localities. The latest returns from Boone—Makes Cowles Blush. is a pubfic one, for both county and s. October. ...- ----++-+ ere o0 os — Uncle Joe’s Wealth. an insult.” goubtful counties in the whiskey] Boone, Sept. 16—Hon. R. N. Hack-]} town and the ladies of the entire lo- > December. ..- ----+---+ ss7°7> 8.99| phe following is Uncle Joe Can-| He declared the nomination of| fight show about an even break for | ett and Mr. C. H. Cowles met in joint | cality may well interest themselves in iS January. ... +--+ ser teerccc 8.86 | non’s list of property: One cow $40; | Farley was agreed to without any re-| liquor and anti-liquor forces. discussion at the court house here | contributing early to so humaniatrian *. March.... ..--- ----**++---> 8.88 | one watch, $25; piano, $300; dia-| gard to the Kings’ county delegation —_——_~+@>-e———— yesterday. A courteous battle was|a cause. : ‘ —_—_~++ ro mond and jewelry, $350; moneys, {and was intended to embarrass them. Major Graham Appointed. waged by the gentlemen. Being un- fe FOOT v 2,600; credits, $10,000; household | He declared that he would ayways Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 16.—Govern-| prejudiced, the writer is bond to say CO °s = capes ain Ss es office furniture, $1,500; totals,|support Democratic nominees butjor Glenn appoints Maj. W. A. Gra- ae = sae got me aoe of Fox Hunting < Tashi $15,115. would not hold himself responsible] ham, of Lincoln county, commission-| the debate. ey spoke one hour| 4 nice fox chase was participated = es SS . In adition, Speaker Cannon 1s] for the action of the people who felt|er of agriculture to succeed the late oe with a fifteen minute : reply. in by a number of Statesville gentle- North Carolina. largely interested in the Danville| themselves insulted. Samuel L. Patterson, who died Mon-|in his reply the enthusiasm grew |men yesterday in Shiloh township. Newport News, Sept. 15.—A meet- National Bank and the Second Na- Farley won on 2 roll call, but mo- | day. very strong. Mr. Hackett’s reply! party from this city will go to Sal- ing of the athletic committee, com- tional Bank The former’s capital tion to make the nomination unani}] Maj.Graham has been for a num-| was So strong that Mr. Cowles grew | isbury tomorrow to join with some prised of Messrs. Abe Horwitz, Rich-| stock is $100,000 and the latter’s| mous was lost by two or three scat-| ber of years an active member of the, red in the face and denied everything | Rowan hunters in a chase Saturday ard Armstrong, J. R. Sprague and $200,000. tering negatives. state board of agriculture, of which | in sight. When Mr. Hackett was| morning. John R. Morton, of the Merchants} Besides this he owns his private} Judge Alton B. Parker of the con-|he now becomes chairman. It may|called to time nearly every one left : ——— a Association, is being held this after- residence.—Danvinlle, Ill., Dispatch.| vention, addressed the gathering. | be some time before he can come to the court house. This was very em- eee assume the office as Mrs. Graham is] barrassing to Mr. Cowles, Mr. Hack- Soldiers Sentenced to Hang. cats a seeiisalne roe Mrs. Dr. Moore, of Chariote, the a aa quite fll. ett called on the boys to stay and| Manila, Sept. 15.—August Hicks ton and Lee University and the Uni-|lady who pulls teeth without pain Third Bale. ————++ aro hear him out, but they did not heed. | and Taylor Tillman, formerly soldiers versity of North Carolina with which | will be in town for a short time be- John Hall, a colored tenant on F. Mr. A. N. Boyd and a Mr. McLel- Sa eee acon of the 25th infantry, who were con- the local football season will be open-} ginning September 28. Mrs. Moore|A. Cloaninger’s place came third |land are on the probation list at the Mad Dog Killed. : victed of murder for separate of- ed. The game will be played on the | always does a large business here, | with his new bale of cotton. local recruiting office. A mad dog was killed in Cham-| fences, were sentenced to be hanged = x Hand is applying for re-| bersburg township Sunday afternoon, | in Moro province. They are the first Casi the tenth of next | hér method being liked by all. Her John says he had aimed to have Mr. McLe mn wil = refereed by office will be over N. Harrison’s cloth- | honors of the second bale, but he let | inlistment, having just completed 2} after a long chase. It is said that Americans te be given the death sen- month, and it ~—_—-- I Richari Armstrong, of Hampton. . | ing store. some one else slip up on him. year’s service last month. one child had a very narorw escape. ] tence in that province. et wee eee ee PE Te ey ee NEE TaN a me THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ffice 109 Coart Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, ubscription Price, ” Mntered 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: wW. W. KITCHIN. “or Lieutenant Governor. WwW. 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. 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. H. HILL. ++ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 17.—For North Carolina fair tonight and Fri- day. a All the political prophets can see the promised land, but none can guarantee entrance. —— a The latest grief of Kansas is that she has so many statesmen she can not tell which is which. te The wives of comparatively few farmers ever apply for a divorce. Some of them never heard of the great “‘get free quick’’ scheme and others are actually happy and con- tented as they are. —_——_—-<+ > It is always best to attend to ones own political duties. A St. Louis man, who failed to go to the polls at a recent primary election finds that his name was voted three times by repeaters, but he did not discover it until, he himself was arrested for illegal voting. — The Conservative League of America, with Theodore Roosevelt fer honorary president and Mr. Bryan and Mr. Taft as honorary vice presidents, seems to be sufficiently broad and non-partisan in its scope to enlist general interest and co-op- eration. So be it. If Mack and Gompers can’t turn the trick next November no one else can. Look out for the fellow who is so- 1 soliciting $1 subscriptions to the campaign funds. His brand of pa- triotism may be purely personal. ————- +r ____ The flying machine is going to make it possible for real _ practical wings. In ten years from now the rich, or even some of the near-rich will have airships. Besides furnish- ing a new diversion for the wealthy, it will also take them from the dan- gers of grade crossings and the fes- tive automobile. —_———_++@r-e—__—_——- Isn’t that “distinguished”? surgeon who advocates substituting the sur- geon’s operating table for the gal- lows or the electric chair casting re- flections on the skill of his profes- sion? There are victims of the sur- geon’s knife who escape with their lives, at frequent intervals. ——__ 4+ ro MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL The Chicago Tribune has just dis- tributed $1,200 in prizes to the ama- teur gardners of that city. There were separte prizes for gar- dens and box or porch display. The first second and third of the former was $75, $50 and $25; of the latter they were $25, $15 and $10. The city was divided into five dis- tricts and $200 went to each district. Besides these prizes there was an additional $150 for the best garden in the city, and $50 for the best porch display. There were over 400 contestants, and honorable mention was made of a number. In addition, other inter- ested parties gave some consolation prizes. It was a most commendable move- ment in the encouragement of whole- some recreation and the beautifying of the city. Every contestant was more than repaid for the effort, without regard to the prize. All gained ‘“‘health of body, peace of mind,’’ and the exalted satisfaction of having aided in mak- ing the world more beautiful. —_—_- A MORALIST NOW. We knew it would come. Thaw, who kiiled a man and is now in confinement, is frequently be- sought for his opinions on all public questions. He is interviewed on_ billiards, bridge, whist, golf, baseball and sports generally. He approves the ‘“‘exoneration”’ of District-Attorney Jerome in New York. He takes, of course, a high moral view. We hope the public is edified. —_ HS Salisburians See Frost. The Salisbury Evening Post of the 16th says: “Have you put ’em on?” is the common salutation of the hour. The bracing autumn weather struck Salisbury Monday night is coing its best to be agreeable and has succeeded. Such pleasant weath- er conditions for this season of the year have not been surpassed. Jack Frost arrived last night and early risers this morning saw white ground at many places. The dispenser of weather is doing splendidly by Salisbury this week. —_——— 4 The state of Sao Paulo, owns 7,700,000 bags of coffee stored in Europe and North America and 657,- 000 bags stored in Santos. The for- eign cities of storage are Havre, Ham- burg, Bremen, Antwery, London, Trieste, Marseilles, New York and New York and New Orleans. —_——— +S ‘Suffered day and night the tor- ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured me permanently.’’—Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. —_—-4-+4 > _____ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_—— 4 Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Designing Engraving Printing Publishirg Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing VEENS CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write cy R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING - PLATES 209 East Forty,Second St., New Yerk, U.S.A. SpecisI—For 54 cents we will mali 100 Fine Calling Cards (name on!y}in neat box. Send P.O. Money Oraer—ne stamps. Send (fc if: 2z:stratioc is desired WANTED—For U.S. Army, abile- 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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanbureg, S. C. ————~+2@>e—— We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, — Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or cell see me. : : All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. UNDERTAKER Dr. Wakefield. -Dr. W..H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn. Wednesday, Sept. 23.\one day only; |" ITis practice is limited ito diseases: cf eye, ear, rose and throat and fitting glasses. ee AND EMB:ALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight column Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt attention. Best of ser- vice. Terms reasonable. W hen 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. ie = = CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST- | For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh lot of &wifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Successors to P. A. Jones.: ; The Repair Man. eS SOOCOS9O O9OOG9SE62E9N9S56O0SF SHERRILL-WaITE COMP 'Y St. Charles Hotel Building. — and NEW GOODS are winter. that will arrive daily. The fall season is now opening with us, daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and All colors in Plains, Herringbone Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and coming in our house Sherrill-White Company - 404 West Broad St., Statesville, N. C. 3 OS$00S9009G090S 00896006606 Post 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. BOOKKEEPIN Draughon’s ccm- ‘petitors, by not accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. , SHORTHAND f.Pei.c9States 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 DRAUCGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. | E. M. BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREET WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. THE RECOLECTION 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. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Southern Railway Co. reat Highway Of Trade And = Travel Through The Southern States. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on pala trains between principa. 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 class. to nearest Ticket Agent, or RL. 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. OOCOECE0O0E0E08080S08O 5808080806000 _A-MAN-IS -. CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its ° e e _ ALWAYS FRESH Ag “S : Prescriptionist Phone 110. Qecceccecccoccoceesoosose? eL. A. GOLDMAN Don’t forget to see the Three Beautiful Prem iums I am going give away to my cus Cities and Resorts of|- all seasons. Hotels of the highest |? For detailed information apply : .. 32. Praise the methods om. PRiployed by this bank for ‘the conduct of its busi. ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always cx. tended to our depositors, whether their deposits are large orsmall. Itis our desire that our reputa. tion for justice and = *S ) 4 = ri f e SS dealing should equal that for financial integrity and ; solidity. <2 vw: oo: ab | < Xr ‘) 3 1 Ge wen, ua “— * Merchants and Farmers’ Bank OF STATESVILLE INCORPOX ATED CAPITAL $25,000 00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C-8. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; I. B, BUNCH. Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. See. & Treas. Directors: L. T. Stimpson, J. , Stevenson, C.S. Tomlin, R. KR. Reid, J. A. Knox, W. 8. Page, Geo. B. Nicholsen, L. K. Lazen- by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. WOOOOOOS KOOSOGOOISE 19080059585208C 9’ CB0B08O@060S SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank SS E S R S SS S es a sk a Se o w ce e OP O S O S U S U E O E U e D Be a ho w e PR E B E S S SO S ee e es e ee n e o n : PG P SP A R S 3 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND.:The care with which the Bank is Managed. SRD. 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 Me tR E T A A E K OS 0 S C S U SU S U SO S O S U S O S O R U S U S O S U R C OB 0 S D S 0 S 0 S 0 S 0 E U S U R D S O R O R O Oo 55 O L H D S O S O S O S A S O S O S O S O S O S O R A S O S MI SO S C O O S O R L M O B O B O E D BO B O S O S H D O $100.000 u Ce , © pe r m e t oec8 ua Ss a, E z ae ao e < . . i tomers. This contest will close November 1. See me! See them! t n > S800 Cesceeceseeoeeeoee08 C> o . ©. = 5 — pecece os ecjejejejejeceny Ff NBCOCEOOCE0E08CE. SH S F S V A P S P I L T E L _ AB A VE S R S R S T S N S S S S MA P AV S V Sa s ER a P WS s LS M ae s al o Re ce l ae at e ee e NT .7 bt et et et et OD SD > G2 OD ra a ee 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’siworth its weight lor these two in gold things alone. :-: :-: ©: FOR SALE Five room cottage on Elm} Street, in good location. Four acres of nice land for truck farming, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square.. Will exchange for city property in nicelocation. 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 milesfrom town; small dwelling, good out- buildings and abundance of fruit. For farther information call on or write. —_—_ ERNEST G. GAITHER {nsurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. 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}, 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 eannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening e/Viascot. 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or oes : Fruits St 6 Butter Plates : es 1 Oblong Veg. Sa 1 Roung Veg. ag 1 Meat Platter ee 1 Sugar : 1 Cream ms 4? Pieces r Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’ S. Show ON se EMEA East Broad Street. : Seeccccccvecceccscececs0e9 WHAT THEKIDNEYS ae 8 AT THE GEM TONIGHT! 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IS- HANDSOMELY DECORATED } with French De- ; } calcomania, rep- ¥ resenting beauti- i ful violets in nat- “ } ural color and a solid gold filigree 4\ THE HIGHEST J CLASS PURCE- eyesight and hearing, regular heart, debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits in the urine, etc. But if you keep the filters right you will have no trouble with your kid- neys. Mrs. John T. Murdoch, living on Green street, Statesville, N. C., says: “I have used Doan’s Kidney Pills and am glad to say that they proved of great benefit to me in view of the fact that other remedies I took failed to give me relief. My back ached a great deal and my kidneys were so weak as to cause me much trouble., Doan’s Kidney Pills procured at Hall’s drug store gave me prompt re- lief and they have always given me the best of results when I have ap- pealed to their use. I am glad to recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills to other sufferers.” For sale by all dealers. dizziness, ir- Price 50 OLD TIME ZOOLOGY. The Queer insects Lawson Discovered In North Carolina. In the Raleigh state library is an interesting old volume presented by | President Madison in 1831. This quaint | book is the first history of North Caro- | iina, written in 1741 by “John Lawson, Gent,” a surveyor general of the lords proprietors. The history is well worth | reading, but perhaps the most enter- taining portion of its many pages is | the flora and fauna of the new coun- try. We is evidently the ancestor of the railway conductor who decided thet, according to the rules of the road, “dogs is degs and cats is dogs, but turtles is insects.” “We will next treat of Beasts,” says the historian. “The chief are the Buffe- lo, or Wild Beef; the Tyger; the Bever; and the Bearmouse. The Buffelo is a Wild Beast of America which has a Buneh on his Back. These monsters are found to weigh (as I am informed by a Traveller of Credit) from 1100 to 2400 weight. : “The Bat or Bearmouse is the same as in England. I have put this among the Beasts as partaking of both the | Nature of the Bird and the Mouse. Now I shall proceed to the known In- cts of the Place. “Insects of North Carolina: Allega- tors, Rattlesnakes, Frogs, Vipers, Tor- tois, Terebin, Rottenwood Worns (etc.). “The Allegator is the same as the Crocodile. After the Tail of the Alle- gator is removed from the Body it will move freely for several Days. I have named these among the Insects be- cause they lay Eggs, and I did not cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo) knew well where else to put them.” New York, sole agents for the United | States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and | take no other. The mackérel catch of Guysboro, | N. S., this season has been the larg- est in the last 20 years. not uncommon for one man to catch from 1200 to 1800 mackerel in his} e I G R S @§ | ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE | L \ : $ @ 6 nets, sometimes making as high as | $200 a day. One day recently a dof left tem- mostress who had started on a visit- ing trip. gold leaf will be used Philadelphia’s city hall tower. conceived the idea of a “woman scaice-crow.” It holds a broom aloft and Mr. Colby finds that hawks are much more afraid of it than they are of the usual scarecrow. Comparatively few of our public men now wear beards. Of the seven candidates for president this year | six have smooth-shaven countenances | and Mr. tache. Three of the nominees aslo | lack hair on their heads. Out of 103 | members of congress who were pho- tographed some time ago only 10 cul- tivated whiskers. —_——-<+ 2 ____ A Birthday Dinner. A birthday dinner was given at the | home of Mr. Thomas J. Hunter, two | and a half miles north of Scotts, on | last Saturday. The dinner was in celebration of Mr. Hunter’s 60th | without his knowledge and he was the guests began to arive. Forty-two guests partook of the | splendid dinner in addition to the: immediate. family. fords. any of those present, and that is say- | ing a great deal. Mr. Hunter is one of Iredell’s best citizens and all wish him to live to enjoy many similar occasions. “HONEST JOE.’’ Scotts, N. C., Sept. 16. —_———_—_<4-<+r Accidents will happen, but the best | regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ | Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. hurts. ———_——— —_ See our kne of Carpets just ar- | rived and now ready to deliver. | Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. 500 pair of New Hall eurtains received $2.0" | pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75dc up $3. 50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ++ —___ Rags, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. FURNISHING CO. STATESVILLE HOUSE Here it is | porarily ot Pitchwood island, in lake | Winnipesaukee, N. H., swam a mile! and a half to The Weirs to join its | More than 10,000,000 sheets of | in gilding | Clark Colby of Newport, N. H., has ; Taft wears only a mous- | birthday, and was a surprise to that | excellent citizen, as it was prepared | not aware of anything unusual until | The food was} carried there by the invited families | and was the best that the country af- | Mr. Hunter was agreeably surpris- ed, but enjoyed the day as much as | It subdues the pain and heals the; & i <~oe>+ ' | FERN LEAVES. | They Are Valuable For Preserving Ar- | ticles of Food. The fern plant, which grows almost everywhere, is an excellent preserva- | tive for packing articles of food, fruit, | ete. People who have lived in Eng- | land know that the English have used i ; } | it successfully for many years. Val- | uable fruit, fresh butter, etc., are no |! longer seen in the English markets packed in grapevine leaves, but almost | always in fresh fern leaves, which | keep the articles excellently. This is | done where grapevine leaves are to be had in abundance. Every one posted | well in botany knows the high preserv- | ative power of fern leaves with refer- ence to vegetable and animal sub- i stances. On the Isle of Man fresh herrings are packed in ferns and arrive on the market in as fresh a condition as when they were shipped. Potatoes packed /in ferns keep many months longer than others packed only in straw. Ex- periments made with both straw and | fern leaves in the same cellar showed | surprising results in favor of ferns. While the potatoes packed in straw | mostly showed signs of rotting in the | spring, those in ferns were as fresh as | if they had just been dug. Fresh meat is also well preserved by i fern leaves. It would seem as if the | highly preservative qualities of fern : leaves are due to their high percentage of salt. No larvae, maggots, ete., ap- | proach ferns, as the strong odor keeps | them away.—New York Times. Postmaster Not to Be Hurried. | A nobleman’s new land agent and steward, who went to live on the es- tates about fifteen miles from Grana- | da, sent letters to the Village postoffice | every day for three weeks, but got no replies. ‘Thinking this very strange, he rode over to the village ‘and inter- | viewed the postmaster. “Oh,” exclaimed the postmaster, “you are the new agent on the ducal estates! Well, your letters are all safe. The villagers rarely write letters, and , as I have to ride on my donkey four | miles to the railway station to catch ‘the mai] train you don’t suppose for i one moment, do you, that I am going | to undertake this pilgrimage every day with your stupid letters? I have them all here in a broken jug, and when the | jug gets full I shall take a ride to the station and post the whole lot at once.” Couldn’t Keep Track of Them. , Martin Littleton, the famous lawyer | of New York, is one of a family of | nineteen children, so they say, born to | a heritage of poverty and pluck. When be was a small lad down in Texas he | fell into the creek one day, and Mi- + chael, the next younger brother, ran , whimpering to Littleton, the eldev: | “Ded, dad! Martin is drowning!” “Martin, Martin!’ repeated the father of nineteen. Then he turned dubious- ly to his wife. “Nora,” he inquired anxiously, “have f wea Martin?’ i it Grew and Grew. | “My pa caught a wonderful fish,” | said little Willle. “After it was dead _ {it kept on growing.” | “It couldn’t do such a thing.” / “Ob, yes, it did, for every time pa told about it it was bigger than it was before.” What He Meant. | ousewife—Why don’t you get a job / and keep it? Hobo—I’m like de little bird dat keeps flyin’ from limb to limb. Housewife—G’wan! You're only a bum! How could you fly from limb to limb? Hobo—I mean de limbs 0’ | de law, mum.—Bohemian. A Puzzle. | “Why should a man want to lead a ; double life?’ “I give it up. One existence has lence perplexities, it would really AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL | eee | Ambition is pitiless. Every merit | that it cannot use is contemptible in j its eyes.—Joubert. > — | | Sept. 19th | AER are that in which Mr. Lawson describes / OPERA HOUSE Saturday Night J. A. COBURNS GREATER MINSTRELS An all white company, ab- solutely guaranteeing “Your Money’s Worth or Your Money Back’ Presenting an entirely new high- grade program with the finest electric First Part Setting ever seen on the local stage. Prices--25, 50, 75 cts, and $1 WANT ADS a: time Se Ce ee 5 cents a line. SUCHMOS: 4 cents a line. Giamies: ot 3\% cents a line. Doitames* 3 cents a line. LOST—FOUNTAIN PEN—FINDER return Yo this office. It* AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N. C. 9- ee FOR SALE—Dark — mare $1 years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. sep 17 3t WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piane and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE S35 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’’ care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a2. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule drriving here at 10:22 p. m. 3 THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all gradee of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten, ER rae Mae ET f Fe — xe ie Se d on as Rp es ‘ dc n a c n n e n n i n m e n am m a : Sp e y Pi s t a es t e aa Le o n e s ea t e n ee eh abe ¥ er e Se n a . GA S i BC RA E Oe Sa g e at e ra i n pe ee se ge n e r a t e J wh o s ee ee i ER Ee Oe ee us s ha el ic Lg e pe w SP A N N I N G NI FE D IS RE a a a I re e — — ROOSEVELT HAS SHOES MADE. Roosevelt has Pair Made That are Waterproof and Hobnailed. Washington, D. C., Sept. 16.— There is to be no slipping of the presidential foot during the African trip. if the shoes now being made for the president by a Washington concern may be accepted as indicat- ing the Executive sure-footed inten- tions. Five pairs of heavy, well-spiked waterproof shoes will the president carry with him when he enters the jungles of Africa. The soles of them are all spiked with English hobnails in a manner to put the average base- ball artist to shame. You can’t lay the end of the little finger on the sole without being jabbed by two or three of the blunt little nails, protruding about one-fourth of an inch from the leather. The soles themselves are doubled and more than half an inch in thick- ness. One pair will have special hemp or cork soles, as requested by the president, presumably for the lighter walks. The leather is of the best grade, Russian and English im- ported and guaranteed to let no wa- ter in upon the foot of the hunter. The shoes will be a dark russet in color. W. G. Lee, of Potbury & Lee, who is charged with satisfying the presi- dent as to fit, has completed all but one pair of the five ordered. Kermit is to have a pair also, spiked just like his father’s. Mr. Lee received min- ute directions from the president and there were exchanges of letters and packages between Washington and Oyster Bay until Mr. Roosevelt ad- vised ‘“‘that one is just right, make the others like it.’”’ The president has rather a small foot, but the shoes were made a size large in order to accommodate the - quite heavy knitted hose the presi- dent intends to put on. ——_—_—+<+< > -—___——_ Mr. J. L. Muller of Camp _ Creek, Burke County, is Here Prospecting, With a View of Buying a Farm. Iredell county has a reputation of having fine farm lands. Hardly a week passes but what some one comes here prospecting with a view of buying property and loctaing. There is no doubt but that Iredell is the best county inthe state and Statesville, her county seat the best town. We have the best of everything, land, buildings, people, and the cli- mate cannot be surpassed. Tom Rowland still lives up to his saying that Statesville is the best in the state. —_—_- 4+ > _-_____- To Save Others Boy of 12 Lets Mad Dog Bite Him. Arthur Blank, twelve, of No. 87 Prospect avenue, Glendale, Queens, was on his way to school yesterday with other boys and girls when a mad dog threw the little party into a panic. Arthur seized the animal by the hind legs, and, notwithstanding it bit him severely on both of his legs, held it until the rest of the boys and girls had escaped to places of safety. Then he threw the dog into the street and ran into a hallway and_ closed the door. A policeman shot the dog, and the brave lad who had risked himself to save others was taken to the German hospital at Glendale severely injured. —N. Y. World, Sept. 15. ———_++&>>-—__—_. Advertisements, Like Clocks, Should Keep Running. A store’s advertisements tell the people what is “doing” at that store —what is new, what is inviting, why today is a good time to visit the store. People look for the ads to tell them these things just as naturally as they would look at a clock to tell the time. Sometimes a clock does not run— sometimes a store’s ad. does not. A “run-down” clock or ad, are about equally unsatisfactory, unserviceable, misleading. Curious things about it is that a merchant who would think it absurd to have a “run-down” or out of re- pair clock will, sometimes, deliber- ately let his ad, stop running. It’s not wise, nor “good businesss,’? nor defensible on any known grounds.— Exchange. ————~++ @>-———_——. Wets Gain Delaware. Dover, Del., Sept. 16.—The demo- cratic state convention yesterday nominated for governor, Dr. Rowland G. Paynter, of Sussex; for lieutenant- governor, Frank Hardesty, Kent. The ‘‘dry’’ element fought haré to prevent the nomination of Dr. Payn- ter for governor, but was unsuccess- ful. The same element made a de- termined effort to secure the nomina- tion of Alexander Daly, of Dover, for attorney-general, but again was de- feated. Mr. Gray, who was named for attorney-general, is a son of Judge George Gray. ———~++2>--——___ The children’s chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the residence of Dr. M. R. Adams, Friday afternoon, at 4 o’clock. They will be glad to re- ceive any new members. STATE NEWS. Greensboro is unable to take care of her school children. Twenty pu- pils have applied for admittence but could not be accommodated. Murphy, N. C., Sept 16.—Mr. J. G. Tatham was yesterday nominated for the state senate by the Democrats of the thirty-ninth senatorial district. Charlote is to have a Masonic building, work to begin at an early date. It will be six stories high and of the latest architectural design. Greensboro will have a big barbe- cue and all day meeting, October 6, when Kern, Brooks, Kitchin, Lewis and others will speak at the Guilford battle ground. Fayetteville, Sept. 16.—Near Park- tan yesterday Luther McRainey, the 5-year-old son of Mr. J. D. McRainey, a prominent farmer, was killed by falling into his father’s cotton gin. The little boy, who had been playing in the gin house, was’ ground to pieces by the machinery. Salisbury, Sept. 16.—Miss Annie McIver, daughter of the late Dr. Charles D. McIver, of Greensboro, passed through here last night on her way to Arkansas, where she will teach history in the State Normal college. Miss McIver is a bright and accomplished young woman and should do well in her new position. The Charlotte Observer says: “‘Ru- fus Billings, a white man, was arrest- ed last night near Highland Park Mill No. 3, charged with deserting his wife at Statesville a short time ago. From there she went to Con- cord and at the latter place instituted proceedings. For awhile the man worked at the Louise Mill, but about the time the officers located him there he moved. Officers Malcolm and Fisher went over last night and took him in tow. An _ officer from Concord will arrive this morning and take him there to answer the charge. ————~+ a> —__. Cigarette Law a Dead Letter. Judge Webb stressed the law that prohibits the sale of cigarettes to minors in his charge before the grand jury, and the citizenship ought to take notice of it. The law is a dead letter. It is violated with impunity and the inaction of the officers fur- nishes immunity to. those who for the sake of a few cents prey upon youth of the state. One single arrest and conviction of an unscrupulous deal- er would end the illegal and immoral practice in any community. The judge spoke true when he said that the cigarette evil is one of the great- rest evils that besets boys and young men, and that it is far greater than most people think. ———-+ +> ____ GRAPE GROWERS GET BUSY. Up in Arms Against Prohibition— Will Teach American People How to Use Wine at the Table. San Francisco, Sept. 16.—Grape growers in all parts of the state are forming protective organizations to fight the prihibiton movement. An assessment of 25 cents per acre will be levied on all grape grounds, to educate the American people the proper use of the vintage at meals, and also to counteract the prohibi- tion movement. ——+>-—_ Among the Sick. Mrs. C. R. Gaither who has been ill for some time is not getting along so well. She was removed to Dr. Long’s sanatorium this morning. Mrs. Robert Gaither, who is suf- fering with fever in Asheville, is im- proving. Miss Moore, of this place, was called there Sunday to nurse her. Mr. Chas. Moore who has been sick with tonsolitis, is improving slowly. Mr. “Boss’* Somers, who lives in Salisbury is seriously ill. ++ > —_ Brown Sent to Jail. Yesterday afternoon in Squire W. W. Turner’s court, Fred Brown the horse thief was sent to jail in default of a $500 bond. He admitted having stolen the horse and selling it. ++ ( Wedding Last Night. Mr. Chas. Nantz and Miss Lizzie Clodfelter were married at Mr. Mon- roe Clodfelter’s home, near St. Mar- tin’s church. Only a few friends of the contracting parties were present. ——_—++@>e—____—_. No Preaching. Rev. J. M. Gibbs announces that there Will be no preaching at Hous- tonville and Tarbor churches next Sunday. ———~~++@>-e—____—_ Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. —_—_+~<@>-o—_____—__ The local colored team and the Winston team crossed bats this after- [noon at the athletic park. —_++@>-e—__—__ The envelope was invented in 1683 and was in disfavor for a long time. $ Si i a mei A hh a i Sa ate li " aioe a a i as Nn N Sn di NP ae & Mrs. Warwick says: Ht tained relief. $24,000 IN HERMIT’S CABIN. Fortune in Iron Box Found Poorly Concealed Under Head of a Cot. St. Louis, Sept. 16.—A little old- iron tox found under the head of the battered cot in the abandoaed box | car which had been the home of Peter Meyer, the Jerseyville hermit, who was found dead, contained near- iy, $24,000 in cash and securities. The box was poorly concealed, and was easily found by State’s Attorney George W. Seago, City Attorney O. H{. Richards and Deputy Sheriff R. B. Shortal, of Jerseyville, when they searched the car. It contained $500 in curerncy and deeds of trust on St. Louis real estate for $10,000, $7,800, $3,000 aud $2,100. In the box with the money and se- curities was the hermit’s will. It makes City Attorney Richards his executor, but it scontents will not be made public until the instrument is filed for probate. For several years Meyer had in- habited the box car alone. It was the body of a worn out railway car, resting on a stone foundation. For four years Meyer’s wife has been in an insane asylum in Jack- sonville, Ill. Meyer was a familiar figure about the streets of Jerseyville, but he had Httle to say to people and held no intercourse with neighbors. —_— <r A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un- |’ happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up sound health—keeps you well. . ——_~¢<+ > —_____ MAD DOG RUNS AMUCK. Spartanburg, S. C., Sept. 15.—A mad dog ran aguck in the streets here this afternoon, doing considera- ble damage before it was killed. The animal attacked J. P. Hertzog, a well- known contractor, and _ inflicted a slight wound on his leg. The dog also bit a colored nurse and then at- tacked a pair of mules hitched to the street sprinkler, bitting one of the mules on the hip. The animais ran away, upsetting the driver, who sus- tained painful injuries. After long chase the dog was killed. ++ —__— ( Protracted Meeting. A protracted meeting will begin at Rose Chapel, near Dunlap; next Sun- day, conducted by Rev. T. E. Wagg. The storv of Mrs. Matilda Warwick, of Koken & Ind, as told below, proves the curative Se 0; that well-known female remedy, Wine of Cardul. It Will Heip You “T suffered from pains in my head, shoulders, limbs, side, stomach low down, dizziness, chiils, ner- vousness, fainting spells and other fomate troubles. I was almost dead. Three doctors did ret hclp me. At last, I took Cardui, and with the first bucue 6b- Now I am cured. I would have been dead.”’ AIL DRUG STORES Mr. O. E. Shaver will have charge of the music. { But for Cardus, Try Cardui. ~~ . c BS Re 5S an ? Recital at the College. The faculty of the college will give a recital in the Shearer Music hall night. This is the first recital of the ses- sion, and the public is cordially in- vited to attend, there being no’ ad- mission. ry 7) oe 3 EN E ae it a Va = aa - WEBSTER’S © JEN TERNATIONAL ;| DICTIONARY a] A Library in One Book "j Besides an accurate, prac- dj tical, and scholarly vocabu- lary of eee enlarged jj with 25,000 NEW WORDS, =|} the International contains 41a History of the English guage, Guide to Pro- fi: -4{ nunciation, Dictionary of |. jj Fiction, New Gazetteer of |. |] the World, New Biogran1- . 1 ical Dictionary, Vocabulary {| of Scripture Names, Greck “jj and Latin Names, and ing- <4 lish Christian Names, For- SI C A Se e Re a a ‘s OT P y we e s a As ao . st we Bi o n || eign Quotations, Abbrevia- ' 4i tions, Metric System, Etc. 1] 2380 Pages. 5000 Illustrations. SHOULD YOU NOT OWN SUCH A BOOK ? df WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE DICTIONABY. 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Whether a only a new washer is in wanted, or something Ht more vital and serious is /R eS ay to be attended to, in any ff pass branch of the plumber’s ay business, their services ffi witt be promptly render- j ed, and the damagespeed- < ily repaired, at moderate y charcess (ec st w A. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY m W 127 W. Broad S ff iy Phone No. 61. t. rh W 332232: ae ma: a is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in in Richmond. press. ness College South of the Potomac River.”’ Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. ° Exglish Department. Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessiens. No vacations. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bcokkeeping, 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. a a CT TE ES SEZ eece seocenee O6O8 C086 OG22O6-3E CESS SIOS SB ES OOO 9O22 5608 § THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. Of Statesvilie, N. C. : IS PREPARED to transact all branches of bankin: 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 methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits 38 BR O S DO S E S 1B D 1 I D 1 1 S 1 CS S BO S C 1I E Si G B0 2 ii e i i a n : CAPITAL STOCK -cecssceseeeceesees —___eerne-enessns $40,000.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.......0..0..s:e000ee0--$4.0,000.00 SURPLUS aNP UNDIVIMED Proris.......:....§30,000.09 Totau Rresources OVER........ececeseee-eeee.-0 $440,000.00 OFFICERS E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley. Sec and Treasurer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Trees W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department 0000 Leer ereveooesreeosionaisisesceeonsaseseec nucesee? BP - V E OO K S HO R S CE D E E E S E S 95 0 5 . pO B A N I W A A N G T O U HO D SO O So b O ee T: : Ina sharp contest nothing but “ fizure quality” and appearance UTH MADE”? Hosiery and the * LDS BEST Black are the goods of Quality. Nera has n said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is | still a fact that “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TESTOF VALUE To get best results you musth i : st res ave the best ofevervthirg 4 ee yarn, best colors, best machines and bert help, with such a combination you can produce the best of what yee are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealel § : 4) t, 4 ° + , 6° 4 9 th ta t ta t ta t te h dt tt ta t be t tt ta t bt be l for the goods of “quality.” —— OP O S O S 0 S 0 S 0 8 0 S O S O SS O S O S O S O S O B S he THE BRADFORD KNITTING HILL. ———— ss Get us five yearly subscribers to The Eveniog ascot, paid-in advance, and get one of the beautiful China Sets we are giving as premiums. the Scuth) to own a building erected for its use—one cf the finest Endorsed by its students, business men and the Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘“Itis the leading Busi- “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 Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, BS S 23 su e op e n The will re Sunday Hy m Pray Anth Shelley Solo, Barri Duet hovah. ? and Mr Male Sloan, g Serm Solo man Th Anth a Gounod Solo, Hymn Ben eq Sv D GP A e e GO G E We A DA E 2 o G s 7 PA I IA I O LA IL L I T AE — = — % I \ Me ea p c e an c e ar a r c P a r a r a n r r e h s SM aP R R a P R n n ” A 1 = er c ee - THE EVENING MAS Vol. 1. a <. Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, September 18, 1908. Man Commits Suicide Today GIVES NO REASON FOR DEED. ( J.H. Osborne of Asheville Shoots Himself at 3 O’Clock This Morn- ing—Emptied a 32 Shell Into His Left Breast. Asheville, N. C., September Be Lying across the bed in a back room on the second floor of the Young Men’s Christian Association building, with three bullet holes through his chest, J. H. Osborne was found dead about three-thirty this morning. The corpse was found by Dr. Buckner, who rooms just across the hall and who after hearing the shots called Mr. Gudger immediately. Mr. Osborne came in late last night and in company with some one else, whose name could not be learned this morning, but who left before the shooting occurred. Although he left no statement ex- plaining his motives for the deed, it is thought that melancholia prompted him. Mr. Osborne, who has been employed for the last twenty-five years by T. S. Morrison, was at work yesterday, and his associates say that they noticed no change in his man- ner. He has occupied the rooms in which he took his life for the past five years and those who knew him there sa ythat he was of a quiet, ge- nial temperament. Mr..Osborne is about forty-five years of age and is a single man, hav ing never been married. His mother lives at Woolsey and he _ has one brother in Virginia, Dr. Osborne. The revolver with which he took his life, and which was a 32-calibre, was found by his side with four em- pty shells and the fifth cap showed that it had missed fire. Three of the shots took effect. The body was still lying in the po- sition in which it was found as this paper went to press, for despite the efforts of the policemen and others Dr. Morris, county coroner, could not be found to be notified of the deed. Whether he will hold an inquest or not is not known. ——_~-+<>-—___—_—- New Shoe Store. The new shoe store of Summers, Hughey and Mills, which is about ready for business, is one of the nicest places in the city. The room in which they have the store has recently been remodled in all respects. The floor was lowered level with the sidewalk, glass fronts put in, steel ceiling placed on the overhead and the walls decorated up to the latest styles. The fixtures are all of the latest design. The shelves are of the latest type, having a narrow counter at- tached to them. Only one combina- tion show case and counter stands on the floor, the other space in center of the room being used for trying on shoes. These gentlemen have secured 2 set of chairs built for the purpose, eight in all. These are arranged nicely for the convenience of custo- mers. Everything they have is the latest and most up to date, and it will pay the readers of the Mascot to watch for their big ad when they open up. ————_++@>-—_—_- Evening of Song. The choir of the Methodist church will render the following program Sunday evening at the court house: Hymn 59—Barnly. Prayer. Anthem Shelley. Solo, “‘The Valley of Shadows’’— Barri—Mrs. J. S. Duke. Duet, “Guide me O Thou Great Je- hovah.*’—-Lansing—Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Salley. Male Quarteete—Selected—Messrs. Sloan, Salley, White, Sloan. Sermon. Solo “Sion’’—Rodney—Mrs. Dor- man Thompson. Anthem, “Send out Thy Light,’— Gounod—Choir. Sole, Selected—Mr. A. J. Salley. Hymn 540—Mason. Benediction. ——+~@r-o————" - Weather Forecasts. “Christian the Morn.’’— Washington, D. C., Sept. 18.—For North Carolina fair tonight and Sat- urday. street Car Kills: Woman MAY HAVE BEEN SUICIDE. Jumped From Clump of Bushes in Front of Street Car and was Man- gled Beyond Recognition. Spencer, N. C., Sept. 18.—Della Moore, colored, was run over and killed by a car of the Salisbury-Spen- eor Street Railway in Spencer late last night, her body being mangled beyond recognition. The car was leaving for Salisbury and was run- ning at a high rate of speed when the woman jumped from a bunch of bushes and weeds and fell under the wheels and it appears to have been a case of suicide. The motorman had no chance to stop the car until it had passed over the body, which derailed the rear trucks and caused a delay of travel. It is said the woman had been put off the car near the same spot early in the night and that she was either drunk or heavily doped. An inquest was held this morning but no blame attaches to the em- ployes of the street rialway on ac- count of the accident. The woman had been cooking for a family in Spencer. —_—___¢<+<> LOCAL ITEMS. A. Karosus is having the interior of his store repainted and decorated. Mr. T. J. Conger is in his office again after a short spell of sickness. Lovers of watermelon are griev- ing about the season being over. They have the _ pleasure of eating pumpkin pie now. A large number of people left here this morning on the excursion to Win- ston. It was run ‘by Messrs. Will Evans and W. W. Summers. Mr. Jas. Ramsey of the _ States- ville Show Case Company, says his firm will ship a car load of show cases to points in South Carolina this evening. In the game of ball yesterday, the local colored team defeated Winston. The score was 15 to 5 in favor of local team. Another game is being played this afternoon. Mr. W. W. Gaither will have on exhibition at The Iredell Cafe this evening an 14% fish, of the ‘Red Snapper” variety. It will be frozen in a cake of ice, and is a beautiful sight. —_++@>---— Taft-and Bryan Will Not Meet. Cincinanti, O., Sept. 17.—Wm. H. Taft’s porch campaign will be aban- doned. The pilgrimage of the Re- publicans from the 40th Ohio dis- trict set for today has been called off. The refusal of the railroads to grant cheap rates is given as the cause. Senator Dixon, chairman of the speakers’ bureau describes the nominees feelings by saying Taft is pulling at the bit and wants to go out to the people. He wants action and wants it at once. Two combinations, making possible the meeting between Taft and Bryan have been shattered by the published itinery. It has been determined that Taft will not attend the Deep Waterways conven- tion in Chicago and eliminates the Bryan and Taft meeting there. Carrie Nation is here and says she will meet Taft today. Senator Dick was a caller at Taft’s hotel this morning. ——_<++@>-oe—————_ Gem Closed. The Gem has closed until next Thursday night, when Moore and Mullaly, the amateur favorites of the city will put on a play. The title of the play is “The fel- low that looks like me,” and no doubt will be all O. K. Specialties of dancing and singing and other stunts wil Ibe put on. They will possibly play in some of the neighboring towns if the play isa stccess here. Don’t forget the date. night, Sept. 24. ——++@o—_—— Change in Sunday Service. Thursday Beginning next Sunday the post- ojce department reports that no mails will be collected at any boxes except- ing those at Polk Gray Drug store, N. Harrison’s clothing store and on the corner of West Broad and Mulberry streets. The Sunday hours for, the office will be from 21:30 to 12:30. Flying Machine is Wrecked ONE KILLED AND ONE INJURED. Propeller Blade Drops Off Causing Machine to Turn Over in Air and Falling to the Ground. Washington, D. C., Sept. 17.—Af- ter having drawn the attention of the world to his aeroplane flights at Fort Meyer, and having established new world records for heavier-than-air flying machines, Orville Wright today met with a tragical mishap while making a two man flight. The aero- planist was accompanied by Lieut- ant Thomas E. Selfridge, of the sig nal corps of the army. Lieutenant Selfridge was fatally in- jured and died at 8.10 o’clock to- night. Mr. Wright was seriously in- jured, but it expected to recover. While the machine was encircling the drill grounds a propeller blade snapped off and, hitting some other ) part of the intricate mechanism, caused it to overturn in the air and fall to the ground, enveloping the two occupants in the debris. Soldiers and spectators ran across the field to where the aeroplane had fallen and assisted in lifting Mr. Wright and Lieutenant Selfridge from under the tangled mass of ma- chinery, reeds, wires and shreds of muslin. Mr. Wright was conscious and said, “Oh, hurry and lift the motor.” Lieutenant Selfridge was uncon- ground with great force. His head was covered with blood and he was choking when the soldiers extricated him from under the machines” Dr. Watters, a New York physician, was one of the first to reach the spot and rendered first aid to the injured men. When their wounds had been bandaged Mr. Wright and Lieutenant Selfridge were taken to the Fort “ieyer hospital at the other end o: the field. It was feared that Mr. Wright was suffering internal injuries. He had lapsed into a state of semicon- sciousness by the time he reached the hospital, while Lieutenant Selfridge did not regain consciousness at all. He was suffering from a fracture at the base of the skull and was in a critical condition. After a hurried surgical examina- tion, it was announced that Mr. Wright was not dangerously injured. He is suffering from a fracture of his left thigh and several ribs on the right side are fractured. Both men received deep cut about the head. Mr. Wright regained consciousness at the hospital and dictated a cablegram to his brother at Lemans, France, and requested that the same message be sent to his sister and father at Day- ton, O., assuring them that he was all right. <6. > Don’t Forget the Little Ones. When you hear the big brass band, Awakening echoes on every hand, Remember how your daddies did When you too was “Just a Kid.” Remember how you longed to know What they’ll do in the minstrel show, How you yelled and jumped and ran, Down the street with the minstrel band, And you held your breath with eyes aglow, When Dad said “Bill let’s take in the show.”’ Remember the little ones home now “Bill” For they’re waiting to hear the same old thrill And the band and show‘ll be just as fine As they were to you in that olden time. And remember that J. A. Coburn’s Show, Is the best on earth so you too can go. Don’t forget the date next Satur- day at the opera house. _——_ 4+ _— Mr. Barringer Here. Mr. Osborne Barringer is in the city with two handsome automobiles today. He came up from Charlotte in a handsome Buick runabout. Frank McRae brought one of his machines from Salisbury, making it in 1 hour and 50 minutes. This is considered good time, for the rough- ness of the roads. scious and had apparently struck the One Killed and BIG FAIR BUILDING COLLAPSED. The Large Exhibit Hall of the Pied- mont Fair Collapses at Winston— Building was Being Raised for the Kern Speaking—Cause of Casas- trophe not Known—Large Shed to Take its Place. Winston-Salem, Sej#. 17.—One man was instantly killed and a dozen of his fellow-workmen were injured tonight at 7:15 o'clock at the Pied- mont fair grounds here when the gen- eral exhibit hall nearing compeltion collapsed. ‘I'he dead man is John H. Parker, aged 50, a widower, who was one of a force of carpenters. He was a native of Guilford county but had lived here for the last six years. The exact cause of the catsatrophe can scarcely be stated with exactness, but some of the workmen say that the cross beams on the second floor of the building separated at the point of joining along the middle line of the caving in and the walls bulging out all within five seeonds, as a fore- man expressed it. The building was the main structure of the group that is in course of construction at the new fair grounds and double forces of workmen have been engaged night and day getting them in readiness for the county fair October 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th. It is here that Hon. John W. Kern, democratic vice presidentia! candidate is to speak October 7th. As soon as the first horror of the death of Parker had been experienc- ed, the directors of the fair took counsel for the partial change of the plans the collapse of the building will necessitate. They are not responsible for the catastrophe. The building had not been delivered from the con- tractors, Harwood & Moss, of Nor- folk, Va. Work will be begun to- morrow on a huge shed which will take the place of the collapsed build- ing. The most rigid inspection will be made of the grandstand and other structures before the fair days so that all possible danger will be elim- inated for the throngs that will be in attendance. The building was 141x61 feet and two stories high, the timber was ap- parently sound and strong and the workmen say that there was no inti- mation of any defectiveness of con- struction. Quick as a wink, how- ever, it crushed like an egg shall. Struck by a Beam. Parker and another workman named Hodges were on the timbers designed to support the second floor when they felt them giving way. They half leaped, half fell to the floor below and dashed toward the east doorway, but just before they reached it a heavy beam _ struck Parker down, crushing in his skull. Hodges was hit but only slightly bruised, as were other workmen on the first floor. Only the foreman, W. W. Washburn got out unhurt, and he says he cannot explain it. The exits were all closed by the col- laped timbers. The electric light- ing switch was immediately thrown off, preventing danger in this quarter to the men trapped inside. <A hole was cut through the roof and the body of Parker drawn up through it, life being extinct. The minor in- juries of the other men were atend- ed to by physicians who hurried to the scene. Five of the injured men were tak- en to the Twin City Hospital, one be- ing hurt internally. ——_¢+<+>___- Iredell’s Roads. Iredell county’s new road leading from Statesville to the five mile branch is fast nearing completion. When finished this will be one of the best roads in the county. The section of this road being macadam- ized was one of the worst in the county before it was worked on. With this new road, Iredell coun- ty will have about 25 miles of good roads. She is fast awakening to the situation and coming to the front in this matter. ~~ Thumb Broken. Yesterday afternoon, during the base ball game between the local col- ored team and the Winston team, Tom Garland suffered a_ broken thumb. The wound which Was pretty bad, was dressed by Dr. Anderson. ~ Several Injured PERSONAL NOTES. You Don’t Know. Richmond this morning. yesterday to visit Mr. A. G. Click. Miss turned this morning from Richmond. Miss Norma Conger went to Con- cord Wednesday to enter the Sunder- land school. Misses Hallie Morrison and Annie Burns wilhelm returned to the State Normal at Greensboro today. Mrs. W. E. Carson, of Concord, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. J. S. Ramsey, returned home to- day. Mrs. W. R. Maxwell, of Montgom- ery, Ala., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. S. Ramsey, returned home last night. Judge and Mrs. A. L. Coble have returned from Caldwell county where they were present at Hon. S. L. Patterson’s funeral. Miss Myrtle Griffith of Winston, who has been spending some time with Miss Mary Austin Glover went to Salisbury last night to visit friends. —_——_++@r-o———_——_ MUST REST, SAYS PHYSICIAN. Bryan, His Managers Say, Cannot be Spared From the Platform. New York, Sept. 17.—Hoarse from constant speaking, fagged and tired, Wm. J. Bryan arrived here this morning from Rochester. His physi- cians have advised him to take a rest but his political managers say they cannot spare him at this time,but will even extend the Commoner’s tour to the Pacific coast. Bryan will only get one day in Lincoln, where he had planned to rest for a week. He re- mained in New York but an hour and went direct to Harrington and Wil- mington, Dela., where he speaks at both places today. Tomorrow at noon he speaks at Broadwater and at night will address the democratic hosts in Carnegie Hall under the auspices of the democratic organiza- tion. This is considered one of his most important speaking dates. A long conference was held on the ‘way down from Rochester between Chair- man Mack and Bryan. The last ten dates for speaking will be left open so that Bryan can be rushed where- ever he is needed. a ——___- COTTON MARKET, _—_—— Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........101%4 Good middling..... .......10% MEU oe eseicsein sop se AO Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed a rise in spots. Spots closed at 9.49. Futures closed as follows: October. 02) 25 oe 8.95 DOCOMDEN. . ono ee 8.77 JanUaTny. os 66S ci 8.65 Marchi ee 8.66 —_—_——?+-+- Fish for Stocking Ponds. Mr. W. H. Coffey of this county and Davis Bros., of Alexander coun- ty, yesterday received from the gov- ernment, fish to stock ponds with. The fish are of the Rock and Black Bass species. Mr. Coffey has built a fish pond at his hunting reserve near Olin and will stock it for his northern bird hunter guests. Davis Bros., will stock their mill pond for the benefit of their guests at the Davis Sulphur Springs, near Hiddenite. + -o——————— Cholera in Manilla. Manilla, September 17.—Five new cases and eight deaths is the cholera record at Manila today. All branches of the government is co-operating to fight the disease, which up to this’ time has been practicalyl confined to the natives. The Transport Sheri- dan was fumigated today, but will not sail for San Francisco before Monday, owing to a new case discovered. eee Mr. Sloan Has a Chance. Mr. Noah Sloan who was kicked by a mule this week is resting very well. The doctors say he has some chance ef recovering. — 41 0- Nothing at all doing in the court circles of the city.. The Statesville people are having a quiet town. Mr. Wade Allison returned from Mrs. D. J. Kimball went to Elkin No. 314 se _|Run Down Paople You Know and Others and Killed Gertrude Wood went to WAS RETURNING FROM CHURCH. Greensboro to visit Mrs. F. L. Page. Messrs. W. R. and W. A. Sloan re- Mrs. Ketner, While Returning From Church, was Run Down and Killed by Horse Ridden by Mr. Anderson Hedge. Winston-Salem, Sept. 17.—Return- ing from church last night, in the company of several persons, Mrs. Al- exander Ketner, 40 years old, wife of a farmer residing near Crater’s Mill, seven miles west of this city, was run down by a horse, receiving injuries from which she died early today. The horse was ridden by Mr. An- derson Hege, a young man, who has a farm near Harmony Grove, church. When services at the church were over Mrs. Ketner with several friends were walking home in the roadway, when Mr. Hege came along. He was viding fast, it is said, and the road- way was fil Shadow at the spot where the fatality occurred, so that the young man did not see the pedestri- ans until he was almost upon them. They made a scramble for safety at the side of the road, but Mrs. Ketner was too late. The horse’s hoofs struck her down and she lay senseless in the road, with wounds in the head. Horrified, those of the party who had escaped, rushed to her side and Mr. Hege, who had succeeded in stopping the ffigh- tened horse a short distance away, camge to her assiftance. He was grief-stricken at the tragedy, which he said he was not able to prevent. Mrs. Ketner was taken to her home and a physician summoned, but she expired in a few hours without having regained complete conscious- ness. ‘The case is particularly sad, on account of her five children, two of them being twins, just two years old. Plot Against the Emperor. Paris, Sept. 16.—The police today confirmed the report that Emperor William was deterred from making a flying visit to the Schlucht pass in French vosegas by the discovery of a plot against his life by two Alsations. The plotters were unre- conciled to the taking of Alsace Lor- raine by the Germans forty years ago and chose the French territory \for an attempt on the life of the Kaiser as the death penalty has vir- tually been abolished there. Their presence on the border with bombs in their possession was discovered by the police, who warned the Kaiser and urged him not to cross the fron- tier. The plotters are employes in a Mulhausen factory. They have not been captured, but are known to the police. —_——\_+- <> ‘ Love, the Motive Power. “Love in the heart,’ it has been said, “is power in the arm.’” All philanthropic social action must have its motive power, which it is to be found in the affections. Mere mechanical ministry to men rarely accomplishes much, for at the best it but scratches the surface of hu- man want, while the deep regions of need, where hungering hearts crave a loving sympathy and a _ spiritual guidance, go untouched and unhelp- ed. The love which is to drive the machinery of social service, how- ever, cannot be simply a shallow sen- timent or a2 conventional pity, for it must be fed by Love Divine. Paul then had the right view of the gene- sis of social ministry when he said that the love of Christ constrained him.—Select. —— ll OO Awards Sumner $3,111.00. The superior court of Buncombe yesterday awarded R. F. Sumner, ad- ministrator of Leonard Sumner, $3,- 111.00 for damages, in a suit against the Southern Railway Co. The plaintiff demanded $20,000.00 on account of the death of Leonard Sumner at this place three years ago. People of this place will remember this occasion when young Sumner knocked from a car and killed. —_——<+ aro : A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up sound health—keeps you well. eee P- Qe The atmosphere is free from mi- crobes at an elevation of 2,000 feet. ee e bi r t pa n i e s Go a t Say ES pr t ad 2 hs Me n t Ai m td SP E oe sh i g e so t ba h pi Xs a n ig in k ! 3 RE Te TR E AE E ee e ee i ob ae e , At . ss ” ? ee t nd e oe ep e e ) ea ! E vi a - - ta v a , an n u m o = — RR NE T se a p o r t re n e Tr Oe ie e e La e ne . Si ie an s ae in en 2 ag tb pa l oe li n se Sa i " a ih h i ee , & 8 MATL LETS A TSANG TT AU ATL IE EN ID SO TMT CRT ET oe TI ee Be Bee eee mre . “Cae Bip gi : aerate RFE IM ee NI Ct Ee es eR eee THE EVENING MASCO1/ DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered 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. Yor 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 of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner : B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J.V¥. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner: M. L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. a 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 cf 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. H. HILL. —_——_++@>o—__———_ Rev. W. W. Bustard says that Jonah never dodged his duty. The general impression has always been that Jonah never got a chance to dodge. —_——_++@o- Paris has authorized the sale of camel meat, and the old boarding house complaint of ‘“‘too much neck and drumstick’’ in the meat pies will have more basis than ever before. —_——— <> o - The women are going to wear fur snakes this winter, with heads, eyes and all instead of the “‘conventionaliz- ed boas.’”’ This we suppose is an- other move to add strength to the prohibition party. -_—~++or-e——_ Emma Goldman says the police are ““not worth blowing to hell with gunpowder,’ which shows that Em- ma was excited, and also that she ignores the -scientific fact that the force of gunpowder explosions is ex- erted upward. —_——++@>-—__—_—. Chicago’s board of education and Chicago’s high school pupils are dead-locked on the question of hay- ing secret fraternities in the schools, and the matter has been taken into the courts by the pupils ordered to be suspended because of their member- ship in the societies. This advertis- ing will help the societies more than the schools—but the shallowness of the ‘“‘secrecy” is ludicrously appar- ent when the membership can be se- lected for suspension. — —= : OIE OO oe eee eee ieee 820080808 wong Dr. Wakefield. pocececesscecessesesetaesiateteceoecoe eee, THE MAINE ELECTION. Whatever explanation may be of- fered of the vote, the result of the Maine election, early this week, must be accepted as affording democratic encouragement in the national cam- paign. The writer was in that state on the day of the election and should be ina position to know of the real facts in the case. There were a number of local is- sues, all of which had some local ef- fect in decreasing the republican vote and increasing the democratic figures of four years ago; but after these have been discounted the fact remains that the republican loss of about 4 per cent and the democratic gain of about 30 per cent are not without a significant bearing on the state of the national campaign. Postmaster General Meyer said re- cently that the chief danger to the re- publicans this year is that of apathy, and that it might be well for the na- tional ticket if the September state elections showed republican losses that would shock the party into gen- eral activity. The Maine election has shown a re- publican loss, but it has shown a large democratic gain which indi- cates a present democratic potency as well as the promise of a more mili- tant democracy as the campaign pro- ceeds. When the fusion of democrats and greenbackers had carried Maine in 1880 the republican national com- mittee was so greatly strengthened in its appeal to ‘‘the vested ests for more liberal funds that it was enabled immediately to inaugu- rate and to prosecute to the very end without diminuation of energy a vast- ly more effective campaign. But the economic menace which the republi- cans flaunted that you as the threat of democratic s¥gecess is absent f1fm the contest this year, and there is no adequate substitute for the flaming issue of greenbackism whose reflect- ed glare lighted the republican path to victory in 1880. ———_—$_9+6-__—_ From a Philosopher’s Note-Book. (From Success Magazine.) “Go in for all you are worth” is bad advice to give to a young man who is playing with the stock mar- ket. Millions are the green trading stamps which attract bankrupt no- blemen into investments in the American matrimonial market. Foresight is a very valuable trait to possess, but when winter comes it is not to be compared with an- tracite. Virtue may be its own reward, but it is not regarded as good col- lateral under the prevailing banking system. : The man who meets trouble halt way has a pretty poor companion for the rest of the journey. It is a-singular fact that the chap who is all the time blowing his own horn very seldom hears an_ echo from it. ——_34+ a -—___- Five of the women converts to Mormonism who have been held at the immigration office in New York have now—been freed and are at lib- erty to go and be fractional. parts of a wife if they want to. —_—— SE It does seem as if that West Vir- ginia preacher could have found a more useful text than “Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself,’ when he preached to Mr. Bryan. Obedience to that law is the A.-B.-C. of politics in countries where thy neighbor has a vote. “Suffered day and night the tor- ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured me permanently.’’—Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. ——_~+ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_++2@>-»—___- Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. ' STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_-<+ <> A Swiss journal announces’ that Luccheni, the murderer of the late Empress of Austria, has become mad after a stroke of paralysis. Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing VTC 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 Celling Cards (name onty)in neat box. Send P.O. Money Oraer—no stamps. Send 4c if - egistration is desired inter- Not Always What They Seem. (From Success Magazine. « Professor and Mrs. Hadley were on a train bound for New York, where Yaye’s president was to speak before a national convention. He made use of the hour and twenty minutes he spent in the train by re- hearsing his speech in a low voice, using his hands to emphasize certain passages. A kindly matron who was sitting directly behind Mr. and Mrs. Hadley, and who had been watching and listening, leaned forward, and tap- ping Mrs. Hadley on the shoulder, said feeling, ““You have my sincere sympathy, my poor woman; I have one just like him at home.” ——_~+2a-o——_—— We have bargains in Brass Beds, “ CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I Know of Some Gocd Bargains! ™ — ? in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. Ili you want to buy or sell see oe ; : : Ali Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.B. GAINES UNDERTAKER ‘Prompt attention. Best of ser- Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte. will be in Statesville, at the Inn. Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day SS His practice is limited to diggases 0: ere, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight column Funera Car cannot be excelled in the county. vice. Terms reasonable. When in need of anything in my line ‘phone 71 through the week and D151 at night eid on Sundays. Prompt attention given phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. 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 Repair Map. SOS OC COSESOOHTOSESCSSSCCCE S SUERRILL-WHIE COMP’ a The fajl season is and NEW GOODS are ee winter. that will arrive daily. daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the. = New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd. They are the cream for the coming fall and All colors in Plains, Herringbcne Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. _ You will have to call to see and appreciate sthe many bargains that we are showing, and now opening with us, coming in our house 104 West Broad St. 09 0 6 0 0 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 Sherrill-White Company BOSHSOOSSSOOSCSSSOESSSOCSCCOG , Statesville, N. C. '® 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING pee So: accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 5 i 0 RT Hl A N D eS Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. 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Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between 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 go ae or detailed information appl to nearest Ticket Agent, or ES R.L. Vernon,T.P.A. Charlotte,N.C. S.H.Hardwicx,P.T.M., Washington,D.C. ~ W.H. Tayloe, G.P.A. 538 CENTER STREET Washington, D.C. A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. She wants . Of course 1 ts e BB B B e B e B e Es ke ka s o se s ec e c e c e c e t e e _ALWAYS FRESH -AT— HALL’S : Prescriptionist 8 OO Re ee t eO e O e O % te And Travel Through’ 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 BE Mg PS PL E S P S I R E R I S E S R G TS EE E E SE R S : —=z stantial Business Me Praise the methods ep. ployed by this bank fop the conduct of its bugj. ness, Fair and courtecys treatment is always ex. tended to our depositors, whether their dey osits are large orsmall. It is oyp desire that our reputa. tion for justice and fojr dealing should equal that ~peees «for firancial integrity and a polidiijg = i: and Farmers’ Bank S OF STATESVILLE INCORPOKATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; F. B, BUNGH. Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas. Directors : L. T. Stimpson, J. L Stevenson, C.S. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, J. A. Knox, W. S. Page, Géo. B. Nicholson, L. K. Lazen- by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. Merchant POOKY i PL L PE P PE PL D I LD L IO E , re r e < PS D On RO I S PE D EP R I SE OBO SUE COOECOCO0RNACEL GU! SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selesting your Bank Fe e ee ee ea s an 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. .The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. [he courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by the] Officers and Em- ployees.. 4TH. Thebanking 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 $100.006 OB O P O S 0 S T S O R C B O S I E C OF ee OT Ro b o t Re e e ee oe 8 8 OO Oe Oe Ba o b o s e OB 0 8 C S 0 E U E D ' bO 6 0 6 0 I5 G 0 S 0 4 5 50 5 PC S So e Ba e o e : SE S S Se n a Be ee e ee PURVEYOR TO THE PEEPLE Don’t forget to see th Three Beautiful Prem- iums I am going give away to my cus- tomers. This contest will close November |. See me! See them! co na n So @S @O S O O Q OO SS O S V S O S H S O S S H O O O S O = > pp 2. ©. S QD cS 0808080 80e780008280808De 192809 0828700E00080800085.09 * 2905762008000 ie r bd Wd VR E S P S R SE SS P * Pe e . SP ? SP S SP S . CP R AS ar e s 43 RP S P VE U SR A M AA SR A P LS LP S . SR A , AP A R T ST A A L AP AR S SA A R AP AP 7 SP E R AP ee : 3 o DA G Y o SO W bt pe d ed pe t et SI D GD SD SD GD . SI D ©) oy 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. :-: :-: i: FOR SALE Five room cottage on Elm Street, in good location. Four acres of nice land for truck farming, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square. Will exchange for city property in nicelocation. 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 milesfrom town; small dweltizg, good out- buildings and abundance offruit. For further information call on or write. ERNEST G. GAITHER {Insurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana return- ed promptiy. - CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB Bryan and Taf, 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. Jil penton = aoe meee Ceeceoccosooesessces2ecss ¢AT THE GEM TONIGHT! Manager Gregory will put on tonight at the Gem 10 8 6 2 0 0 0 6 “Justice of a Red Man,” “‘Fish Preserving _ at Astrakan,”’ and Two Others. LELH GHM THHATRE ° ee ere ORS 2 IO 1 IC Established 1860 We all know that knowledge is power: but most of us are unable to buy books to acquire knowledge from. However, we have solved the problem, are nowprepared to give you, direct from ourfactory, the benefit of our many years of thought and labor. Every home needs a good library. By our plan you can buy one, two or three books, or a large collection of books, ON CREDIT. HOW TO GET OUR PLAN Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, cut out this advertisement and mail to us, and we will send you, without further obligation on your part, a full description of what you want, as well es fully outline ‘sr plan. Be sure to mention this oaver. of All é Kinds on & THE LARGEST fA} MAIL ORDER BOOK HOUSE IN THE WORLD THE FRAHKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, 6a, FROM coors Old Folks’ Bibles ey-Books for Girls wseee-5. S. Teachers’ Bibles i -Books for Boys pe Family Bibles -eeeee Novels, High Grade aE Red Letter Bibles -seeee Young People’s Library aoe oibles lh. eens Business Guide ie Pocket Bibles andTest’ts#......Cook Book Paice Child’s Life of Christ -+0ee.5tock Book pee Chifd*s Stéry of the Biblef......Doctor Book ens Bible Stories .s--e-Dictionaries es Bible Dictionaries -sas-Kings of Platf'm & Pulpit ee Children’s Story Books j......American Star Speaker aoe Children’s Histories -+eee. Wild Beasts, Birds, ete. Name City or Town State. Street and No.. P. O. Box. or R. F. D. BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening e/Viascot. This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. Dh ee Rote nononeceEezenezcHenes THEY SATISFY CIGARS a @ Prescriptionists. CHOVORORCHOCHOESOZOTOHECCHE Bought at The Store of Quality. Watch Our Window. STATESVILLE DRUG. CO. § Phone No. 80. é Poke atesatatat MERE MERE EFALL SHOE OPENING! Every lady and gentleman in Statesville is invited ot call at our store and inspect the New Fall Styles in Footwear for men, women, boys, girls and babies. styles in dependable shoes, made to our own order by the best manufacturers in the country. anticipated and4ully filled in the fullest fasbion. £8, B. MILLER 2 stoc nan } Oaeraaceuin ee = VE L E V E I E De e pe s , ee e Handsome new Every foot want s FREE EACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY DECORATED with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree border. THE WARE IS 4 THE HIGHEST See PORCE- LAIN CHINA..’. a ee 02 8 0 0 eo v c e s e e s Home. (Jeanette Marks, in Success Maga- zine.) Might I but see, my journey done, You stand beside the door To take my hand and lead me in, Ah, could I ask for more! To sit together then, my dear, No word, perhaps, to say, To sit together then, my dear, Just as we sit today. The Journey’s dear, Chartless the hills to roam; And oh, the wandering will be far‘ The end—will it be home? long to make, my You stand beside the door To take my hand and lead me in, {were present at churen. Might 1 but see, my journey done electric smelting. TALK OF THE DAY. : Last year 52,916 rats were killed arriving in the port. At the zoological station in Naples, , Dr. Mangold found fishes only six centimeters in length, each of which had 144 “lantern points” for pro- ducing light. Twelve couples have just brated their golden weddings at Abrest, a small town near Vichy, France. Three hundred descendants Peru, in. the opinion of Professor Guarini, might rank among the lead-' ing industria’ states of the world by the utilization of electric power and Ah, could I ask for more! ——++@>-e—___—_ Gold. (From Success Magazine. ) Gold comes in many and diverse forms, from the humble toothpick to the large calf, which, by the way, al- ways, draws a crowd. Gold exists, in some form, in ey- erything we _ use, except mines. It is used to crown teeth and heads with. Gold is very necessary in emergen- cies. We use it in panics, and when leaving our self-respect behind us in parlor cars. It is generally thought that gold elects the President every four years, performs international marriages, and even enters the ministry. ] Gold is obtained in many ways— through battle, murder, sudden death, pneumonia and bronchitis. It makes the best substitute for char- acter known, most people preferring it to the original article. Gold, like every other substance, has a standard. It is, however, the only standard by which everything else is measured. By everything we mean such substances as faith, hope and charity. Gold is used for babies’ rattle, for children’s lockets, for-gradation pins, for wedding rings, for crosses, for anniversary gifts and for coffin han- dles. a ————++@>e—___—_ A Promise Unfulfilled. (From Success Magazine. ) O. Henry, the well-known story writer, once promised the editor of a magazine that he would deliver a short story to him on the following Monday. Several Mondays passed, but the muse was refractory and the story was not forthcoming. At fast the wrathful editor wrote this note: ‘‘My Dear O. Henry: If I do not receive that story from you by twelve o’clock today, I am going to put on my heaviest soled shoes, eome down to your house and kick you down stairs. I always keep my promises.”’ Whereupon O. Pier sat down and wrote this characteristic reply: Dear Sir: I, too, would keep my promises if I could fulfill them with my feet.” ——-< > _—____ Too Good for This World. (From Success Magazine.) Albert was a solemn-eyed, spiritual looking child. “Nurse,” he said one day, leaving his blocks and laying his hand gently on her knee, ‘nurse, is this God's day?”’ “No, dear,” said his nurse, ‘this is not Sunday. It is Thursday.” “I’m so sorry,” he said sadly, and went back to his blocks. The next day and the next, iff its serious manner he asked the same question, and the nurse _ tearfully said to the cook, ‘‘That child is too good for this world.”’ On Sunday the question was re- peated, and the nurse with a sob In her voice said, ‘“‘Yes, Lambie. This is God’s day.” “Then where is the funny paper?”’ he demanded. ——_—t+ Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. See our line of Carpets just .ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ++ 500 pair of New Hal! curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —____+ +> Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. FURNISHING CO. _ in gold ] When “Gas” goes high; The American apple crop has drop- ped off more than one-half within 10 years. It used to average about 62,-' 000,000 barrels a year. Now it aver-| ages only 28,000,000. A remarkable kitten has been born at Woodensboro, near Sandwich, England. It has one head, four eyes, eight legs, two tails and two dis- tinct bodies. The world’s consumption of coffee in 1907 amounted to 16,825,000 consumed in the United States, 3,- 050,000 sacks in Germany, 1,625,000 sacks in France, leaving 5,170,000 for consumption in all other coun- tries. India would seem to be a plea- sant land for minor poets, since the invitations to all the poets of India to a gathering in his state. About 200 poets accepted the invitation, and some of the poets recited their own compositions. His Highness was too unwell to be present. Workmen will soon begin to tear down the house at 12 West Fifty- first street, the last New York City home of the late ex-President Cleve- land. The old home is to be replaced with a modern basement residence. Mr. Cleveland in April of 1892 leas- ed the house from G. C. Benedict, the banker, and left it when he was ‘a second time elected President. Thus far scft woods alone have seen utilized in paper making. spruce furnishes three-fifths of the total amount used and hemlock one- fifth. The remaining fifth is. com- posed principally of poplar. and balsam. In the United States these in the Virginias, New England, New York, Pennsylvania and the North- west. Minerals used to be a source of considerable wealth to the Island of Sakhalin. So far there are only two sections in the eastern part of the island open for prospecting, but coal and gold dust are found in consid- erable qualities throughout the whole island. Examination has. brough to light considerable iron sulphate and oil bearing strata. A by the government. <6 Gee The Market. (Edmund Vance Cooke, Magazine). Ferguson watches the ticker And eagerly scans the slip, The creature of bargain and dicker Whose gods are ‘Cotton’ and “Ship.” And it troubles him so When “Lead” sinks low; And it grieves his eye in Success For the ticker to him is a jugger-]. naut wheel To crush him or carry, for woe or weal. You and I look at the ticker As the innings come one by one, But with hardly an eyelid’s flicker Though the club be doing or done. We may feel our thanks For the visitor’s blanks; We may smile the more If the home club score, But the ticker to us is a loom which spins, And we’re glad of its yarn, no matter who wins. — —_——_*+2r-o—_—_—— The Adventurous Feline. (From Success Magazine.) - “Hello, is this the electric Nght’ company? Do you take cats?—-yes, cats!—She is on a pole, and crying terribly. She must have ‘been up there a week, for she’s just as thin! —What?—Oh, this is Fifty-Ninth Avenue. A big dog is barking at her, too, and she—what street? Why, I don’t know ; I don’t live on this street, do I?—Oh, yes, of course!— Bristol Street, the druggist says.— Oh, will you?—You are so good! And a man just said she is playing with the transformer and might short circuit herself, or something. so glad.—Good-by!” ~~" ' 4-4 Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze one of these setsin Sherrill & STATESVILLE HOUSE White’s front window. “ cele- i sacks of which 6,980,000 sacks were }.. Rajan of Rampur recently sent out} varities of timber are found chifiy | more minute inspection will be made Well, thank you very much. I am : and we will PRESENT you with a : veonsaresc==(OPERA HOUSE Saturday Night Sept. 19th J. A. COBURNS GREATER MI NSTRELS ne all white company, ab- solutely guaranteeing “Your Money’s Worth or Your Money Back” Presenting an entirely new high- grade program with the finest electric First Part Setting ever seen on the local stage. Prices--25, 00, 75 cts. and $1 WANT ADS de dime. 5 cents a line. 3 times........ ee Se 4 cents a line. 6 times.. steeeseseseeeesy CONS @ line. | 26 times................. 3 cents a line. AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush.” Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare $ years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Etmwood, R. F. D. N. C: sep 17 3t WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF _ Piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as Premiums by the Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing (Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 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 and safety of investment is assured. Address ‘‘Business’? care Mas- cot. aug2 7 tf Schedule Changed. Sunday 2 change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10: 40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. - There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22. at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. ea . No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriying acre at 10:22 p.m THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Hag-‘resumed work at the old Sharpe aenees ae = — ufacturing all gradee of han _ Mnade brooms ‘We make a speciaity on first elass wood ready for the stove = guarantee prompt delivery. *PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt, M. Mills & T. J. Wooten, BUYING THE WIND. Iceland “Wizards” Who Used to Sell to Superstitious Mariners. In the old days of sailing ships it was a common thing for a sea captain to “buy the wind” for his voyage, though, strangely enough, the only peo- ple supposed to deal in it were the Icelanders. When a constant succes- sion of baffling winds or dead calms had persistently followed a ship for more than one cruise, it was not at all unusual for the skipper of a big wind- jammer to pay a visit to Iceland for the sole purpose of purchasing wind enough to last him on his next voyage or two. In every port in Iceland one or more “wind wizards” were to be found, who were ready to sell a favorable wind for the next six months or a year to any sea captain willing to Invest in some- thing he could not see. The sailor, hav- ing found his way to the magician’s house, first proceeded to spread out upon the floor the articles offered in payment for the wind—tallow candles, cloth, beads, knives, powder and lead. After 2 good deal of haggling and many times adding to or taking away from the little pile of merchandise be- tween them the price was finally agreed upon, and the captain passed over his handkerchief to the Icelander. The wind merchant muttered certain words into it, tying a knot in the hand- kerchief at the end of each incanta- tion. This was done to keep the magic words from evaporating. When a cer- tain number of knots had Seen tied, the handkerchief was returned to its owner, with a strict charge to keep it knotted and guard it with extraordi- nary care until he arrived at the de sired port, and at each port a knot was to be taken out. One old captain had been so bothered with head winds that he kept crying out to the Icelander to tie another knot in the handkerchief and another and another, so as to be sure of plenty of the wished for zephyrs, until finally there was no room for any more knots and three knives and thirty candles had been added to the heap on the floor. But when the wind greedy cap- tain was two days at sea a terrific gale began to hurl the ship ahead of it, ever increasing in fury, until she plunged along under bare poles, with her nose deep in the brine and tons of water washing her decks. Darker and darker grew the sky, and higher and higher rose the racing, foam crested waves, hammering the laboring vessel with ceaseless blows until her seams began to open under the strain and let in the sea. Then, believing he had the devil in his pocket, the badly frightened skip- per drew forth the much knotted hand- kerchief and threw it overboard. In a short time the tempest abated, the clouds cleared away, and the waters subsided, but one seaman never again bought wind. He was content with the kind that comes by chance.—New York Times. French Oyster Gatherers. The work of oyster collecting and culture is most unsuitable for women, but in France, owing to its tedious na- ture, it does not appeal to men. Often from an early hour in the morning till late into the evening the women are standing up to the knees in water, with a strong sun beating down on them. The result is that never a year passes without some of them going mad and having to be hurried away to the asylums. The work is well paid, as, indeed, it ought to be, while in the case of the few who own beds the profits are large, and small fortunes are quickly amassed. Paid For. An Irishman entered a country inn and called for a glass of the best Irish whisky. After being supplied he drank it and was about to walk out when the following conversation took place: Landlord—Here, sir; you haven’t paid for that whisky you ordered. Irishman—What’s that you say? Land- lord—I said you hadn’t paid for that whisky you ordered. Irishman—Did you pay for it? Landlord—Of course I did. Irishman—Well, then, what’s the good of both of us paying for it?—Lon- don Tit-Bits. The Swiss Republic. The Swiss republic, with various changes, has survived from the year 1308, though its present ‘constitution dates only from 1874. It now embraces three nationalities— German, French and Italian. The original nucleus of the state, however, was German, and even now considerably more than half the population is German. Federated under the constitution of 1874 are twenty-two distinct states. He Preferred One Girl. When J. M. Barrie, the author of “Peter Pan,” addressed an audience of a thousand girls at Smith college dur- ing his American visit of last year, a friend asked him how he had found the experience. “Well,” replied Mr. Barrie, “to tell you the truth, I’é4 much rather talk a thousand times to one girl than to talk one time to a thousand girls.” Safety of the Stupid. “Bliggins says that he has no re- grets for anything he ever said.” “Yes,” answered Miss Cayenne, “that is a satisfaction enjoyed only by peo- ple who never say anything of the least importance.”—Washington Star. Hustle In Life and Death. The American grows quickly, works quickly, eats quickly, makes up his mind quickly, gets rich quickly and dies quickly. He is even buried quick- ly.—Paris Revue. Drive prejudices out by the door, they will reenter by the window.— HER PLAN FAILED. His Bravery Too Much for Men She Secreted in House and an Elope- ment Is Spoiled. New York World, <ept. 16. Kammass Delinski, of No. Mercer street, Jersey City, was asicep in his home Sunday night when two men entered his’room and, after awakening him, told him they haa come for his money. One man stood at the bedside with revolver in hand. “You have $6900 and .we want it,’ he said. Delinski had $600 in a trunk and he won- dered how the strangers found it out. He looked about the room for a minute, and then quick as a flash he sprang from the bed and grab- bed the man gvho held the revolver. The second man run from the house. Delinski and the would-be robber struggled for several minutes. De- linski finally getting possession of the revolver. At this moment Mrs. Delinski, who had been sleeping in another room, appeared. She did not appear surprised, and looked on un- concernedly while her husband and the intruder rolled about the floor. Delinski having thrown the revolver out of a window. With a great effort the intruder broke away from Delinski and made his escape. As if it was nothing out of the ordinary, Mrs. Delinski, re- turned to bed. Delinski dressed and went to the city hall police station, where he reported the occurrence. Detectives Van Horne and Black- shaw questioned Mrs. Delinski, but she professed not to know anything about the case. Her actions at the time of the attack were so suspicious that the detectives took her to po- lice headquarters. There she was subjected to a severe examination by Capt. Larkins, chief of the detective bureau, and she finally broke down and confessed that she was. in the plot to rob her husband. | She said Antonia Antonvitz and Joseph Druski were the men who had attacked her husband. They Were arrested and confessed their guilt. Mrs. Delinski, who is twenty years old, while her husband is past forty, had permitted Antonovitz to call at her house in the absence of her hus- band. Antonovitz learned from her that Delinski had $600 saved, which he kept concealed in the house, and he proposed the robbery to the wo- man. “When I have got the money,’’ he told Mrs. Delinski, ‘“‘we will go away together.”’ Mrs. Delinski agreed to the proposition and it was she who led Antonovitz and his companion into the house Sunday night. De- linski’s courage upset their plans. ~~ CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL, City Electrician: J.D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT. Zon Aldermen. First Ward. W. T. Kineaid and C. V. Henkel. Second Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. Police Department. Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. Patrolmen: Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. .Fire Department. Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNOR. John Walker and Burette Walker. Townships in the CouNty. Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- burg, Coddle Creek, Concord, Cool Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Fallstown, New Hope, Olin. Sharpsburg, Shiloh, Statesville Turnersburg, Union Grove. —___++@>--—___- Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & Frederick the Great. IN LIGHTER VEIN. Caller—Is the cashier in? Bank -President—-Yes, I think he is, but we don’t know how much yet. The examiner is going over the books.—Puck. Miss Flirty—-Papa says I must not see you any more. Mr. Spoonall—Then we must turn the gas still lower, dear.—Philadel- phia Inquirer. Marks—Say, old man, did I ever tell you about the awful fright I got on my wedding day? Parks—S-s-h-h! No man _ should speak that way about his wife!— Clover. Little Willie—Say, pa, who was it that said: ‘‘The voice of the people is the voice of God?’’ Pa—I can’t recall his name, my son, but it’s safe to bet it wasn't losing candidate.—Chicago News. a Then you don’t object to these Merry Widow hats? No; they kinder make me feel I’m getting something for my money, which is not always the case with my wife’s investments.—Louisville Cou- riel-Journal. — +64 — Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. Winston-Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Wir- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are lecated in the North- western suburbs of the city. di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds., New buildings are be- ing erected, aleo the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, aud barns and stables for Horses. Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainment and amusement of the people... There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, free Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. We should not forget to state (From Success Magazine. ) The bomb went off with a dull and and Second-Story Jeafening roar, oe jn.O Bill, the Pious Burglar, gazed the black recesses of the vault. last!’ he muttered Moarsely, rayers are answered. Fortune stad tb ADA: |p is mine.”’ ce He went in, but in a moment & emerged, his face white with the rage of disappointment. : “Curse them!’ he cried in his wrath. ‘The receivers have been here before me.’’ But he was wrons- The vault had contained the firms collateral for speculators’ loans, and the recent fall in the market had compltely wiped out the margins. —_——_++<@-e————_ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-picce dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. —$——S —— Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be in town fora short stay, beginning Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Clothing Store ISeptember 28 Office Over N. Harrison’s pare wy ing Shirts [Ironing «= \ : . # and in pressure machinery Makes 3 the shirt fit the body easily ang ae wo naturally, and makes them last i oO wy Send very much ionger, too. yours and be convinced. a High i Statesville Steam Laundr A : m U.C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 129 i Weececcceececeeseeteceead 721 000.00 — — Latep Ove So a . a ae , = A * = a. ad All. SHESSSSSES TESS ESS SSS STS sey a ieeeol YY - Sapp buildi % When Repairs Are Requireg ME Scans W a Point mage . Boo ae our workmen will befoy Moore Ni to be capable and He m be on fire wi oughly efficient. Whether f o'clock. 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A surance. ) SVBSSSSTIIIISIISSASTICEeN The 9 ee stock of $ eT Tate eh aoe ——— — Gamae surance alr Oxfo The sin Orphan annual next Frid: To tho this instit the concé children say anyth To those thorough O is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second in the South) to own a building erected for its uxe—one cf the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and the press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “Itis the leading Bus. nees College South of the Potomac River.” “When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business men for the best Business Coliege in the city, and, withcut ‘exception, of the q they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best—Wm. E. Ress, Law wish to charitabl State the Asylum. sonic in ported b lina, and children of the 21 gement 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—Bcokkeepiag, 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 felk.particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, ?res., Richmond, Va ee eoee attend BO92 G9S8S OSOE OBOTC HSE SITE SUSE SEE COIS SELLE DOAN to this # THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. Of Siatesville, N. G. 4 Kept H ly Tv for Gree ler, a ville se a war of this nappin Cotton commi when ing to where cotton It carry buggy a how The n young she r when stopp Durin man” effort Tr $300 tice ing. IS PREPARED to transact ail braigches of banking. Accounts are solicited from firms, corporagions and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consigieration and the very best terms that are consistent wit good banking methods. Four per cent. paid on time andf savings deposits CAPITAL Srocg. _ saseaseene $40,000.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY............ savesesseee- 40,000.00 SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED Puorits............9 30,000.00 TOTAL RESOURCES OVEP...0...0.cececes-eose $44 0,000.09 Preecevecccrosere. . oi. — OFFICERS KE. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. i : . Ausley, See é and Treasurer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. end $Trest 3 W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Departmen 0002 9801 ©204< o000s edEKielicueisescesce etait ) or | j | | : | f | | | ad D oO | i 080806060LC J. Th --ance DS has tis In a sharp contest nothing but “quality” and ap figure. “RUTH MAD i E*? Hosiery and the * BEST” Black are the goods of Quality. aoe been said, all ; still = aor wees pursuasive argument exhaus’ “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF | ee —— you must have the best ofeve ?! such ‘a corabinn ore best machines and best hel. are making. "Weberee lat produce the best of whi for the goods of quality” the above. Ask your © a _ "arse. THE BRADFORD KNITTING RMIILL- 680 io C80@0e@> 380s ——__=_=—_—_—_—_— Get us fivy. ae Yearly subscribers Mascot, paid in advance, a ribers ‘to : and get one of M < © are giving'as premiums. © Bo r s & o 84 6 @B O ® HA R K S 1G 3 8 0 Ho e s 11 11 D OO O pa y an i ai OA T * O° O O7 8 0m ua er y c : oe a ee er e s ar ar a n e et i t a t e ® Or e er a SP hP a High Point Suifers rite $20,000.00 LOSS IS REPORTED Origin of Fire in a Tailor Shop— Lamp Overturned—Insurance on All. High Point, N. C., Sept. 18.—The Sapp building, in which is located the Clark Shoe Company, the High Point Clothing Company and the Moore Book Store, was discovered to be on fire this morning at 3:40 o'clock. The origin of the fire was in a room occupied by Mr. Fagan, a tailor, and was caused by turning over a kerosense lamp in some way. The loss to the building, which was gutted by fire, is quite heavy, and, besides the loss sustained by the stores, those living up stairs lost quite heavily. The Clark Shoe Company carried a stock valued at $10,000 and had $6,000 insurance. The High Point Clothing Com- pany’s stock was valued at $10,000 to 312,000, and carried $7,500 in- surance. The MoYeé Book Store carried a stock of $2,000 or more and had in- surance amounting to $1,200. ————_++>- Oxford Orphans to be Here. The singing class of the Oxford Orphan Asylum will apear in their annual concert at the courthouse next Friday evening at 8 o’clock. To those who are familiar with this institution and the character of the concert which is given by the children it will be unnecessary to say anything in pleading their cause. To those, however, who are not thoroughly familiar with the aims of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, we wish to say that no more worthy charitable institution exists in the State than this same Oxford Orphan Asylum. While it is primarily a Ma- sonic institution, and is largely sup- ported by the Masons of North Caro- lina, and annuaily cares for over 350 children, the State, in recognition of the great good done by the mana- gement of the institution, makes an annual appropriation. Let every one in the city who can attend this singing, and contribute to this worthy cause. —_——__-4 > —___ KIDNAPS A GIRL. Kept Her Away fro: Home for Near- ly Two Months—Gives $300 Bond for Appearance at Court. Greensboro, Sept. 18.—Lacy Trox- ler, 2 young man from the Gibson- ville section, has been arested under a warrant issued by Justice Collins, of this city, charging him with kid- napping Miss Myrtle Andrews, whose Cotton mills. The alleged crime was committed about two months ago, when the young woman was return- ing to her home from Burlington, where she had been employed in a cotton mill. It seems that Troxler offered to carry Miss Andrews home in hfs buggy and one the way stopped at a house where they spent the night. The next day she was carried by the young man to another place, where she remained until a few days ago, when the people with whom she was stopping sent her to Greensboro. During all this timy (fe young wo- man’s parents were making diligent efforts to locate her. Troxler has given a cash bond of $300 for his appearance before Jus- tice Collins October 3d for a hear- ing. —__++@-o—__— J. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels. The best singing, the latest nov- elties, the brightest music, the new- est ideas in costumes and_ scenic features, in fact, an entirely new at- traction, new people songs, stories, comedians, dancers and _ headline vaudeville feature, everything reli- able and first-class this season with J. A. Coburn’s Greater Minstrels. Don’t miss them tonight at the opera house. —_——_~+@r-o——_—— Seven Stores Burned. Springhope, Sept. 18.—Fire at 3 o’ciock this merning destroyed the postoffice and seven store buildings in the heart of the town. The loss is about $5,000. The building were all of wood and an eyesore to the town. No insurance was carried on the property. ——+~+@r———""" J. S. McIntosh, of Taylorsville, is Thaving the best male quartette on ee ——_—____. a Statesville, N. C., Saturday Evening, September 19, 1908. OSBORNE’S FUNERAL SUNDAY. for the Rash act of Popular Man Asheville Citizen 19. The funeral of the late James H. Osborne, who committed suicide at 2 o’clock yesterday morning in his rooms in the Young Men’s Christian Associating building by shooting him- self three times with a revolver, will be held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at Grace, at the residence of his relative, Mrs. C. B. Way, with whom his mother has been living for some time. The body was taken there at an early hour yesterday morning. Coroner E. R. Morris, after an in- vestigation of the facts, decided that no inquest was necessary. The ini- vestigation showed little else than was published in The Citizen yester- day morning. It being accepted that me/ncholia due to worrying over the condition of a relative and business matters coupled with the fact that he lived practically by himself led to his rash act. Mr. Osborne was held in high es- teem by all who knew him, being a capable and faithful business man in the services of T. S. Morrison & Co., for 25 years, and a true friend to his friends. € Fragments of a note were found; yesterday in a slop jar in his room, indicating the intent to commit sui- cide. Another note addressed to T. S. Morrison & Co., requested that his mother be paid a certain sum of money while a note addressed to his mother stated that he had willed all his property to her. His watch was placed in an envelope addressed to his mother. Mr. Osborne had atended a meet- ing of the Jr., O. U. A. M. and was talking to A. L. Ducket about 11 o’clock at the Y. M. C. A. building, and later with Patrolman R. F. Lee, but to neither of them did he hint of suicide. ——_-4- + —_—__ NOMINEES WILL MEET. Chairman of Republican Speakers’ Bureau Finds That Judge Taft Can Attend the Chicago Banquet. Chicago, Sept. 18.—Judge Taft and William J. Bryan will meet at the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet in this city, October 7th, after all, according to an announce- ment made today by Chairman Dixon of the Republican speakers’ bureau. It is possible that the two presi- dential candidates will meet even earlier in the day, as Judge Taft has accepted an invitation to speak at Galesburg, Ill., October 7th, in the afternoon and a committee of Gales- burg citizens has invited Mr. Bryan to be present. In order that Mr. Taft may be present at both the Gales- burg and Chicago banquet, Chair- man Dixon said that it would be necessary for Mr. Taft to come from Galesburg to this city by a special train. “The talk that Judge Taft did not care to meet Mr. Bryan was all tad- dle,”’ said Senator Dixon. “‘It did not look as if he could appear both at Galesburg and Chicago, so I can- celed the Chicago engagement be- cause Judge Taft already had one engagement for a Chicago speech on October 7th opening the waterways convention in the forenoon. When I found that we could get him back from Galesburg by special train, I changed my mind about it.” —_+2>-o—____—_— 18,400 EARS ON ONE ACRE. We always do say that Iredell is the best in the state, and we still stick to it. Here farming lands can- not be surpassed. Mr. Jessie Lippard had at this office this morning a stock of corn with 12° ears on it. Mr: Lippard says he has one acre of this corn at his home that has 18,- 400 ears on it. Mr. Lippard lives down in South Iredell, in what is known as Fallstown township. If any other county can beat this, let us hear from them. — ———_~~+~+<@ro———— Recital Good. The teachers recital given at the college last night was exceptionally good, and a large crowd was present. These recitals are given from time to time at the college, and people of the city who do not attend miss treat. f ee Polk Miller. Do nof forget that Polk Miller will be at the Shearer Music hall Tuesday: night, the 22d. He is known over the South as the road and his performances are registered at the Iredell. f e @ se rue evens neal MARPAC iD Back Vand ANY OLD PLACE WILL DO Couple Drive to the Residence of Rev. J. H. Pressly, and Are Unit- ed in Marriage. Rev. J. H. Pressly performed quite @ romantic marriage this morning in his back yard at his residence. When people want to get married real bad, any old place is good en- ough. Only a short while ago one man wanted to get married in the cemetery, but the justice in the case though that too much. The participants of the wedding this morning were Miss Sallie Ward and Mr. Morgan Keever. Miss Ward is a daughter of D. C. and Alice Ward, of the Bloomfield section of this city. Mr. Keever is a ‘well known character around the city having for a long time been electric light trimmer, and is now employed by the Atha Chair Com- pany. The couple went to Hiddenite on their ‘‘bridal tour,’’ where they wil spend a few days among relatives. 4-4 - KILLS GIRL AND HIMSELF. Goes Out Driving and Bodies Found in the Road. Alpina, Mich, Sept. 18.—A coro- ner’s jury tonight found a verdict of murder and suicide in the case of George Bradbury, nineteen, and Nora Priest, eighteen years old, who were found today on a country road three miles from Alpina, shot through the heart. The young people had been engaged and it is understood the girl had broken off the engagement. The revolver with which the shoot- ing was done was purchased by Bradbury at an Alpina store yester- day and last night rented a horse and buggy from a local livery. The rig was found near the scene of the tragedy today. There were no marks of a struggle in the buggy, and the bodies lay near the side of the road. Bradbury had evidently shot the girl twice through the heart, then sending a bullet through his own heart. —_——_4+ 4-2 COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling........10%4 Good middling..... .......10% Middling... ........ .----10 Stains and Tinges...........7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed no change. Spots closed at 9.49. Futures closed as follows: Octedento 3. a. eee le 8.96 Mecemper..... 1. cs cece wesc 8.83 AT hays alsl auoiielic se aieeie 8.68 ETC soo elicdeinlicdel oll apeiienatelic 8.72 —~++ar-—__—— Fire at John Hopkins. Baltimore, Sept. 18.—Fire was discovered in McCoy Hall, the main building of the Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, about 6 o’clock last evening. Firemen responded quickly and made a decisive fight, extinguishing the flames in a short time. About 25,000 pamphlets were de- stroyed, but the great library was damaged only by water. Teachers and students who were attracted by the alarm helped to save paintings and other valuable objects. The fire started in waste material in the packing room. The loss is covered by insurance. It is believed the opening of the university will not be delayed by the fire. ol - i fe" Seeks to Get His Son. Hartford, Conn., Sept. 18.—Ha- beaus corpus proceedings were brought in the Court of Common Pleas today by C. Gadson Sayre, of Anderson, S. C., for the recovery of his six-year-old boy, who he claim3, is illegally held by the child’s grand- parents in East Hartford. The writ was quashed on the ground that the court was not one of competent jurisdiction. The parents of the boy have been separated for some time. ——++@>-e—_—_— Ringling Bros., circus will appear in this city the 13th of next month. Levers, of the circus will once more be happy in seeing one of the largest received with great enthusiasm. on the road. . - — ‘ Wright May eet Qver Fal PURSUED a TESTS TO BE Latest Reports From the Military Hospital at Fort Meyer Indicate Fhat the Aeroplanist Has a Good Chance of Recovery—Monument to Be Erected in Memory of Lieu- tenant Selfridge on the Spot Where the Aeroplane Fell—Yesterday’s Accident Will Not Deter the Wright Brothers From Their Life _ Work. Washington, Sept. 18.—Latest re- ports from the military hospital at Fort Meyer indicate that Orville Wright, the aeroplanist who was in- jured in the fall of his machine yes- terday, at the time Lieutenant Thos. E. felfridge met his death, has a juries consist of two broken ribs on the-right side and a fracture of the left hip, together with some bruises and concusions. So far as can be learned no vital organs were af- fected, and although Mr. Wright has lost considerable blood the physi- cians say that unless some unleoked- for complication arises he will make & speedy recovery. The war department this morning gave instructions that the spot on the Fort Meyer parade ground where e aeroplane fell shall be marked with a view to the erection thereon of a monument to the memory of Lieut. Selfridge, the brave young ar- tillery officer who was Wright’s com- panion on the trip which ended so disastriously. While the breaking up of the pre- fgent machine and the injury of Mr. Wright have brought to a close for the present all efforts to qualify for the government tests, it {s generally understood that yesterday's accident will not deter the Wright brothers from continuing in their. life work. A. telegram from Dayton, O., quotes Lorin Wright, a brother of Orville and Wilbur, saying that his brothers will pursue the tests until their machine is as near perfect as it is possible to make jt, unless they lose their. lives in the attempt. Charles R. Flint, the New York banker, who has been interested with the Wrights in their work, and who witnessed last night’s mishap, also asserted that the tests would be con- tinued as soon as Mr. Wright has recovered and the machine can be repaired. ———_ io Fire at Creedmoor. Durham, N. C., Sept. 19.—There was a considerable fire at Creed- moor, Granville county, early this morning, between twelve and one o’cIock. The loss, so reported here, was close to 98,000. The fire origi- nated in the general merchandise store of the Surl-Perry Co., and de- stroyed this building and stock. The building was owned by S. C. Lyon. The loss on building and stock is re- ported to be close to $5,000 and ful- ly covered by insurance. The fire next spread to the Creedmoor dis- pensary. This building was also own- ed by Mr. Lyon. The loss on the building and stock is about $3,000. The citizens turned out and stopped the blaze. The origin of the fire is unknown. OO 23 New Cases of Cholera in Manila. Manila, Sept. 19.—In the twnety- four ending at eight o’clock this (Saturday) morning, twenty-three new cases of cholera and six deaths have been reported. The epidemic continues to recede. A great storm is now drenching Manila, and it is believed that this will greatly assist in cleansing the city. A typhoon is raging off the coast. 4-8-4 _—_ Salisbury to Make Improvements. Salisbury, N. C., Sept. 18.—That this city is soon to have the finest streets of any town in the State is assured. The business part of the city is now fYaid in bitulithic, with asphalt pavements, and an addi- tional contract has just been let which will-extend the work out in- to the residential section. No town has made greater progress in this line than SaftsBury. The work is be- ing pushed @4Y "and night. a AP -S=.. Miss Juanita Owen leaves Satur- day night for Athens, Ga., to re- sume her former position with A. V. Clifton, photographer. THE EveninG Mascor. . =. me State Libarion { JoINT DEBAT Capt. Rosinmond Says He Will Oc- cupy Julian’s Seat at Raleigh as Candidate of Laboring Interest— Rosemond Made to Denounce Roosevelt and Taft. Spencer, N. C., Sept. 19.—Editor Jno. M. Julian, of the Salisbury Post and Conductor Thos. J. Rose- mond of the Southern Railway, met in a joint discussion of the political issues of the day in Spencer last night and were heard by one of the largest political gatherings ever seen in this place. Mr. Julian, as candidate of the Democratic party for the Legislature, challenged the Republi- can nominee, Mr. Rosemond, to meet him in his own town in a joint de- bate and the acceptance of the chal- lenge created much interest. Mr. Rosemond was the first speaker and fired hot shot at the Democrats for nearly an hour. He got close to his opponent several times with his questions which were promptly answered amid wild cheers from the crowd. Mr. Rosemond decfared that he is going to have Mr. Julian's seat in Raleigh as the candidate of the laboring interests of the people and appealed to his hearers to vote for him in November. In his rejoiner Mr. Julian spoke with apparent ease in reputing the arguments of his opponent. It did not take Iong, however, to prove to the Democrats, at least, the erorrs of the Republicans. By answering the questions of Mr. Julian, Capt. Rose- mond was made to denounce Roose- velt and also Taft, both of whom he had eadorsed in his speech. In the course of the meeting Mr. H. C. Buck, of East Spencer, the Socialist nominee for the Legislature, made a personal challenge to either the Democratic or Republican nomi- nee to meet the Socialist candidate in a joint discussion within two weeks, but there was no response to the challeng®, ————-+4e- UNCLE JOE AND BRYAN. Speaker Cannon Pays His Compli- ments to the Nebraskan. Topeka, Kan., Sept. 17.—Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, of the National House of Representatives, addressed a large audience here tenight on the issues of the campaign. The speaker took the tariff and American labor as his principal topics. Before entering into a discussion of this subject, however, the speaker paid his compliments to Wililam J. Bryan, referring to the latter as a cuttlefish. “You know,” he said, ‘that there is a fish known as the cuttlefish. ) When he is in trouble he muddles the water and swims away. Mr. Bryan is a great muddler of the wat- ers. Why, I declare, if there had not been any name for the cuttlefish it would be known as the Bryan fish. “Some year ago,” said Mr. Can- non, “‘there was a contest between servile labor and free sovereing la- bor. Those who had served servile labor knew that all that was needed was some clothes and enough food to maintain health. These people pro- duced cotton and tobacco, and it was their idea that there should be free trade, so that they could buy things cheaply and compete with the cheap labor in Europe. Hamilton and Washington and the old Whig party worked for years to protect Ameri- can labor. Lincoln drafted a plat- form and was elected on it, pledging thet American labor would be pro- tected. The great Civil War was over a question on labor.” a 0-H The Farmers’ Union of the county are holding a business meeting at the courthouse today. Read W. W. Gaithers ned ad in this paper today. Cc. L. Plaster, of Charlotte, is in the city on business. _ P. A. Cornell, representing the China Grove Overall factory, is in the city on business. P. H. Kennedy, of Houstonville, is in the city. A. C. McCall, of Marion, is regist- ered at the Iredell. —— <4 e- Record Trip. Osborne Barringer made a record trip to Charlotte yesterday afterrioon. He left here at 3:32 and arrived in Charlotte at 5:08, making the trip in 2 hours and 16 minutes. Pretty good for rough roads. con ona— OG P= Gee Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. : ~— <8 wasade Robbers Visit Mark Twain SHERIFF WAS WOUNDED Are Discovered in Pantry—Fired on by Butler—Chaséd_ to the Station, Where They Board Train—Pitched Battle Insues. South Norwalk, Conn., Sept. 19.— A gang of New York crackmen loot- ed the beautiful Italian villa of Mark Twain at Reding early yesterday and afterward engaged in a desperate pistol battle with Sheriff Banks, of Danbury, and his posse. During the battle Sheriff Banks was shot in the leg and one of the robbers was wounded and captured. The battle took place on board a train of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad as it drew out of Bethel, Sheriff Banks having trac- ed the robbers to that point. It was about midnight when Miss _ Lyon, Mark Twain’s secretary, was arous- ed by hearing the crash of glass on the lawn in front of the house. She awakened the humorist and his daughter, Miss Clara Clemens, and the butler, Claude Douchotte, who was armed. The party salied out on the lawn and found two men rifling the drawers of an oaken sideboard which they had carried from the dining room and which was filled with souvenirs and costly plate. The appearance of the family frightened the men, who fied, fol- lowed by bullets from the butler’s pistol. H. Lainsbury, a neighbor, tele- phoned to Sheriff Banks and in a short time the sheriff and several deputies were on the scene. It was found that the robbers had gone away with several hundred dollars worth of valuables. The sheriff and his men traced the burglars to Bethel and overhauled them there as they boarded a train which was pulling out, bound for New York. John Dias, the conductor told the sheriff the robers were on board and in the last ear, where they had deposited a bag containing a lot of loot. The officers entered the car and_ when Rooney was finally pounded in- to subjection, several of the seats in the car were demolished and the car lookd like a slaughter pen, be- ing saturated with blood from the officers and the burglars. A bag of loot containing $600 or $790 worth of silverware was found in the seat of the car. —_+<+@>-e—____ Cow Thief Breaks Jail. Morganton, Sept. 19.—Thomas Moss, who was at the last term of Burke Superior Court convicted of the larceny of a cow and sentenced to a term of five years in the peni- tentiary, and who was in Burke jail awaiting a decision of his case by the Supreme Court, broke jail Wed- nesday night and is now at liberty. Moss managed in some way to break the lock of the door and escaped, go- ing bare-footed, bare-headed and in his shirt sleeves. Up to the present time nothing has been learned of his whereabouts, and the officers may have some trouble in apprehending him. (nh Scarlet Fever Keeps School Closed. Salisbury, N. C., Sept. 18.—The Spencer and East Spencer public schools have been delayed with their opening on account of the preval- ence of scarlet fever in that neigh- borhood. The Salisbury public schools were to open next Monday week, October 5th. A shortage of available funds is given as the cause of the dalay in opening of the schools in this city. <2 oe Horse Is Stolen. Salisbury, N. C., Sept. 19.—A horse belonging to Cyrus Alexander, near Salisbury, was stolen from a back lot here yesterday afternoon by an unknown thief. Mr. Alexander was attending church services when the animal was taken. The thief made good hjs escape and there is no clue to his identity, although the crime was committed in daylight. ———_4++@o-o—__— { Dooley Correspondence. The new road leading from Mooresville to Catawba river is fast nearing completion. It is said that the new steele bridge will not be built, as was firstplanned. A large crowd went from the Dooley section last night to Moores- ville to hear Cameron Morrison } speak, -- ——— me ee _ ae. fo 9 ee n s eI - - Se eo ro ap a e R E ay (e s a . aR I SR E Y or e mar t e s 0 be nm e nn n nw as ae, Tae RENEE AAO REDE IN SPIRES AT NR aN THE EVENING MASCO1 . 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 at the Postofficein Statesville J. 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. or 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. 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. Yor 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. H. HILL. ——~~+2@>e—_—_ Weather Forecast. Washington, D. C., Sept. Fair tonight. Sunday cloudiness. Rain in tion. 19,— increasing western por- ——~+<e>-—__—_ FATHER’S BLOOD SAVES CHILD. Most Remarkable Operation Ever Performed—Parent Yields One Quart of Blood to Child. New York World, 17t.h Transfusion of blood from the ar- teries of a man thirty-four years old, to the veins of an infant born fif- teen days ago, has been accomplished successfully in Mount Sinai Hospital,’ and is the first operation of its Kind of which there is record dn Eu- rope or America> ~ All the circumstances attendant upon this delicate feat in surgery, are regarded by surgeons as of: pe- culiar interest. Last Friday, a male child, then eleven days’ old, whose father an@ mother are Nathan and Rebecca Goldberg, of No. 1932 Sec- ond avenue, was brought to the hos- pital. Apparently the baby was dy- ing. He was suffering from hemor- rhages, which had continued from the day of his birth. He weighed five pounds. The father carried him from his heme on a pillow. The hemorrhagic condition in an infant Of that age was so uncommon that nearly all of the surgical~staff were eager to make a study of the case. A specimen of the blood was examined, and found to contain only forty-five per cent. of haemoglobin, one of the constituents of the red corpuscle, which causes oxygen through the circulation. Death-was regarded as inevitable. One Chance for Life. One of the surgeons. suggested that there was one chance in ten thousand of saving the child—by cated to the father, who immediately expressed his willingness to give as much of his own blood as might be needed. . Preparations were made at once for the transference of blood from father to babe. An unexpected difficulty arose. The child’s veins were mere threads, and the expensive mechanical equipment of the hospital did not contain an instrument small enough to make an insertion. The medium 6f. com- munication used in transfusion is called a cannula, and !s a pipe with a stop-cock that joins together the person who yields the blod and the person who receives it. The arter- ial circulation of the giver forces the blod through the veinous system of the receiver, driving it into the heart and thence into the arteries. The usual and almost _ invariable method of transmission is from the arm of one to the arm of the other. Baby Goldberg did not have a vein in his arm large enough to see with a magnifying glass, so it was decid- ed that an incision should be made in his femoral vein, which runs close by the femoral artery in the leg. Two operating tables were drawn to- gether, and the child, scarcely breathing and pallid as chalk, was placed alongside of his father, who had been put under the influence of ether. The smallest cannual in the surgi- cal collection was then adjusted. Or- dinarily this could have been done inside of ten minutes, but under the extraordinary conditions it took more than an hour and demanded the greatest delicacy of handling. The Flow Begins. For thirty minutes it did not seem possible that a connection could be made between the two. circulatory systems, but it was accomplished at last, and the flow began from the unconscious father to the wailing babe. i The change in the puny patient was marvelous, and the _ doctors crowded around the tables to watch the “result. With each pulsation of the man’s heart the complexion of the child changed. From a ghastly white it began to glow to a faint pink, then deeper, then red, and finally a blushly scarlet. record of both pulses, directed his assistant to shut off the flow of the expiration of thirty minutes. It was estimated that in that time a quart of blood had flowed from the ar- teries of the father into the veins of the child. The supply and receiv- ing pipes were properly closed, the baby was put in charge of two train- to his home. The-¢hild was metered day and night with the most profound in- terest. On the second day after the operation the hemorrhages had ceas- ed entirety. An examination of the blood showed that the haemoglobin was entirely normal. From the deathly pale color the baby had when brought in last Fri- day he had changed yesterday to a rosy, healthy hue, and. was sleeping peacefully. There is every indication, say the doctors, that he will live and’ thrive. ————++@>o—___—_. TEMS FROM FAITH. Fhe following young-people have gone off to school from this: com- munity to Roanoke college: iP. D- Brown, George Parks, John Lian. To Mt. Pleasant: Robert Agner, Edgar Agner, Myron Fisher, Hilbert Fisher, | Earnest Odell, Craig Stirewalt, Lu- | ther Fesperman,. Andrew Brown, Lee. “Tréxler, Miss Bva Canble, Miss Fan- nié Agner, Miss Pearl Julian; Miss Laura Efird,. Miss Cora Pless: Te Newton- college: Miss Mamie Peeler and Miss Mae Tyrley. John Earnhart left Monday -morn-. ing for--Richmond. to study * medi- cine. Mr» Pinkaey Ludwick, an old seis federate vet2ran, is’ confined. te “his 61 sick. ; Rev.-C.°B. Heller, ioe of the Reformed church here, was surpris- red..to. see his congregation call upon him at his home September -15th and spread a table full of: good -things to eat, where the large crowd spent a pleasant time-with the good pas- tor and his family. Later a.wagon full of groceries was unloaded and left at his home. This pounding of the pastor will long be remembered. : The Faith Central Telephone Com- pany was removed from H. C. Farm- ers’ residence to Mr. D. A. Wiley’s residence. The independent ’phone line has connected with -the Bell Telephone Company in order to get more and better service. The J. T. Wyatt Granite*Company can now receive phone orders from New York City or any other place in short order. transfusion—and this was communi- }she.cried: The surgeon in charge, keeping a ed nurses, and the father was sent Ready With the Answer. Miss Baxter, feeling the effecis of a torrid afternoon in June, was at- tempting to arouse the interest of her languid class by giving, as she supposed, an interesting talk on the obelisk. After speaking for half an hour she found that her efforts were wasted. Feeling utterly provoked, “Every word that I have said to you let in at one ear and out of the other. You.’’—pointing to a girl whom she noticed had been par; ticularly inattentive throughout the entire lesson—‘‘tell me, what is an obelisk?”’ The pupil, grasping. the teacher’s last words, rose and promptly answ- ered: “An obelisk is something that goes in one ear and out the other?’ ——____«<>--_____ Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second- Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, etc. If you want to buy or sell see me : 2 ; — Prompt Attention. € . FON ON ‘6 wR TA (GN J.B. GAINES The Repair Man. All Repair Work Given , Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the ee Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day on eases of His practice is limited. to dis a ere, ear, nose and throat and fitting lasses. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modera and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt atteution. 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 ziven ’phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. Ss & E& CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P. A. Jones. $t. Charles Hotel Building SOCCCES9OCRSOEHSSSSCSCSEOOSEE SHERRILL-WHITE COMP’ Y The fall season is and NEW GOODS are winter. that will arrive daily. daily. We placed many orders in the summer at a bargain and the goods are now coming in, and at prices that must appeal to you as a buyer. We want you to see the New Dress Goods we are Selling at 50c. yd., They are the cream for the coming fall and All colors in Plains, Herringbone: Stripes, Chereron, Serges, etc. | You will have to call to see and appreciate the many bargains that we are showing, and. now opening with us, coming in our house. Sherrill-White Company 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N. C. 19 000000805000990 0088008008 —GOOD== 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. Draughon’s ecm- BOOKKEEP IN petitors, by not accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months- than :they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND %2%,22%,,2 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 INO-F. PRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. FRESH MEATS Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and. Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.: BRAWLEY ‘Southern Railway Co, WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my. Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. i ‘THE RECOLECTION 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. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. reat Highway Of Trade The Southern States. _ Through “P tc u imman...Sleeping 538 CENTER STREET ars on palatial trains principal Cities and Resorts of etc. Just Received a Fresh) ! o- And Travel Through} the south © High Class Dining Cars, Many delightful summer and winter resorts on and reac Southern Railwa ne PY “The Land of the Sky” “The Sapphire Country”’ in scenic west | ern NorthCarolina »eautiful at all seasons. Hotels of ao of the highest } For detailed information apply | to nearest Ticket Agent, or - R.L Vernon »T.P.A. Charlotte; N oe. S.H. Hardwicx, P.T:M._ Washington, 'D. C. W.A. Tayloe, G.P.A, Washington, D.C. — —— 4 : ‘ ‘ ‘ . : ‘ ’ ' , : . ‘ ‘ - eo = 4 9 ee > psasensaeetanaeae= gegrassteseeesesseee sini SAA A MAN IS KNOWN BY The CANDY HE SENDS. Of course ito Be e e8 e Re e s e ee ke s e c e c e ce c e Ce C e C er e F —ALWAYS FRESH AT— ic F.HALL'S : Prescriptionig | Renesas PPE TEIN CR LCL Sees eeccece- SS8a0050 BO esate eee. Soezt00 ‘ . eae tata! al Busines ie Praise the methods em. ployed by this hank ie the conduct of its bug, ness, Fair and Courteous treatment is always ey. tended to cur depositor, whether their de pOsitsan large orsmall. It js our desire that our reputg. tion for justice and fai dealing should equal that for firancial EES and solidity. Merclenets aad Farmers’ a OF STATESVILLE INCORPOk ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OFTIVERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.: F, B, BUNCH, Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas, Directors: L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. Rh. Reid, J. A. Knox, W. S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, I. we Lazen. by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. => — — “2 ea r es | 19000800000908007000080000098C 20° 808: CBO SSCL aCe Cea ao. ble eae a THINGS Are to be,considered in selecting your Bank ~. - ee me m e or e er e s e s i w e s u s . + 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND..The care with which the Bank is Managed. : 3RD. The courtesy and Spirit of ) a 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 he Pt RS ee e ea ° G9 8 80 9 0 8 0 8 0 SI S O F O S 29 0 8 O9 O S O S U S O " [B 0 8 0 8 0 8 O O9 0 S 0 S C B O S C S 0 R U O oB C 0 8 O 5E 0 S 0 S 0 S 5O 0 S 0 E N S O S O S O S O S O S O N T S S S TE CAPITAL SP S oF BP E Pe e r ee ae 3 ‘ ‘ » ea Coececcoccoocoesesecssom! eciall) While they last 3 Ibs. fresh Soda Crackers for 20 cents.: I pound Fancy Mixed Cakes for 10 cefits. - Get the Habit—Buy Your Goods From Ls GOLDMAN, PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE 2S0CCess000c 0000000000" a / 8, § p a k P S P a S E E S E E E S E S E S P S I S E B E S I E E B E S 8 S E R B S R E S I S O S I R I S I S M : eo ht = LI M P O O O S O S O O O C RO O DO G FO O D O O E O O C o O O o U || i Aw A | ot e * : * 8 ar a t e or e oS S2 8 Ea t e r eR et ee t cr SR S M S T A R S R E P SP S LS E TR E VE S P E R SE S E SP E R E R RR R SY OR S oe s : SS 2 S E S $ * } SS 3 O 0 6 6 80 0 8 0 0 8 0 6 0 8 0 06 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 | 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 m gold ior these two things alone. :-: FOR SALE Five room cottage on Elm Street, in good location. Four acres of nice land for truck farming, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square. Will exchange for city property in nice location. 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 milesfrom town; small dwellisg, good out- buildings and abundance of fruit. For further information call on or write. ——e, ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- ing. Clothing called forana return- ed promptly. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB 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. aA EE fof PPS PER SEPP Pee EE Aha goaeddaabd YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. % Fj ees twine, ice cream freezers. Hammocks. American reldtence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. 2 ply tarred roofing. Painted “V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized . ae The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth ecar- just in A full line of implements. Sole agent for Geo. kK. 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- oo building materials to be found in western North Zaro- EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. CEPEEEESEPLE EDS SE DEE PERP EDS - THEY SATISFY ph p pt h de h fh d h e pd fe fe t fh fh th t th t fh et o h Bought at The Store of Quality. Watch Our Window. STATESVILLE DRUG CO. ¢ @ Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. CHOUCOHOROEOCOHOROCHORONEOCORE SL a ae a aD BE ES ET TI A SDE RASS AE SES Se SE Se SSE BE RO ME MEH NK N BH R O R O R O R O C Z O H O R | EE O O R C H E O C O R E O HOE OPENING } Every lady and gentleman in Statesville is invited to x call at our store and inspect the uf N New Fall Styles in Footwear for men, women, boys, girls and babies. Handsome new oR xe styles in dependable shoes, made to our own order by the ai c 4 best manufacturers in the country. Every foot want anticipated and fully filled in the fullest fashion. 4 a5 B. MILLER 3% Shoe Man J 5b Sb Eb Shhh hE EE LEA AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen, Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who are unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- ton. Thirty day scholarships in 0 ur sample rooms, or six weeks cor- respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big demand for cotton graders and cot ton buyers. Session opens Sept. “Ast. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. Get us five yearly subscribers to The Evening Mascot, paid in advance, and get one of the beautiful China Sets we are giving as premiums. FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET i ipti i ing that if We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening «Mascot. eer eT poses SS es |: ECE FACH PEACE IS This Set Consists } HANDSOMELY co | DECORATFD 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates with French De- 6 Cups and calcomania, rep- 6 Saucers ee aS resenting beauti- 6 Ca or ge ay PES ful violets in a its NGS ural color and a 6 Butter Plates Ney CY solid gold filligree ; ee | 6 cues @ SAUCERS border. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar THE WARE IS 1 Cream THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- 42 Pieces LAIN CHINA.’. ee GIND. BUTTERS rcov.SUCAR LOBLONG VEGETABLE _} CREAM Se Sample Set on Show Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Window, East Broad Street. 4 buses or beasts that are fattening for SWAPPED WIVES 15 YEARS AGO. Returns to Watauga County and Preaches—Gave $5 and _ Buck Sheep to Boot. Boone, Sept. 17.—About fifteen years ago Harrison Blankenship and Ham Waters, of Ashe county, swapped wives. Blankenship was a Baptist preacher and Waters was a deacon. They were both members of South Fork Baptist church. They both were excluded without parley. Blankenship eloped with Waters’ wife and Blankenship’s wife sued for and obtained a divorce. Blank- enship some time after the swap was asked how it came about that he and Waters made this swap. He said that when they were married they made a mistake and maried the wrong girls, and only discovered the mistake after the ceremony was over. They were both married the same night. At the time of this swap Blankenship had six children and Waters two children to boot in the Swap, therefore making an _ equal division as to the children. Blanken:§ ship was asked if he gave Waters anything further in this trade and he replied: ‘‘Yes, I gave him $5 and a buck sheep.’’ A little more than a week ago this same Harrison Blankenship had the audacity to come to this county after the lapse of fifteen years and palm himself off as a Methodist di- vine. He is now assisting in a re- vival meeting at Mabel, this county. -————_.¢+@>-e—___—_. His Opinion of Woman. J What General Booth, the veteran founder of the Salvation Army, thinks of women is expressed in his latest message to the army. “First and foremost,” the general says, “I insist on woman's equality. Woman is as important, as valuable, as cap- able as man, and just as necessary to the progress and happiness of the world. Unfortunately a large num- ber of people of every class think otherwise. They still cling to the notion of bygone ages that as a be- ing woman is inferior to man. To many she is little more than a play- thing for their leisure hours. To others she is like a piece of prop- erty, a slave in everything but in name. Often she is treated with less consideration as to health and com- fort than horses that run in omni- slaughter. Taken as a whole I say that woman is equal to man in the value of her gifts and the extent of her influence and I maintain that if she be given a fair chance she will prove it to be so. Let the boy be taught from his earliest infancy that his sister is as good. as he is in all that is important to life except per- haps in physical force, which he pos- sesses in common with brute beasts. Let the girl be made to feel that her value to God and man is as high as it would have been had she been a boy. Whether married or single, let every man treat the woman with whom he is acquainted with respect, with patience and with care and let us de- termine to pay woman more regard in the position assigned to her as a wife, as a mother and as a daugh- ter. $< renee Ready to Go. (From Success Magazine.) An old Scotchman who was threat- ened with blindness consulted an oculist. Will you have a little stimulant?” inquired the doctor. The old Scotchman smacked his> lips in eager anticipation. “Ou, aye, I’ll tak’ a drink o’ any- thin’ you have handy,’’ was the quick rejoinder. “Ah, that’s the trouble!”’ exclaim- ed the oculist. ‘‘You’ll have to stop drinking or you’ll lost your eye- sight.” : The old chap pondered a moment. “A’, weel, doctor, it doesna much matter; I hae seen everythin’ that’s worth seein’, anyway.”’ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CoO. —___¢+--___ See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE " FURNISHING CO. ++ —__ 500 pair of New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_++2—__—_ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 Z AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. EURNISHING CO. | Items from No. 3. Statesville, Sept. 17.—Fodder pull- ing time is nearing a close except, opening rapidly and from present indications it seems that’ farmers should get their children ready for school in time to start at first. Mr. and rMs. R. Q. Troutman, of Statesville are spending the week with friends and relatives in this community. Misses Besie and Marytine Suther visited friends in Charlotte last, Fri- day. : oo Mr. H. W. Lippard is hauling for Mr. J. A. Davidson this week. Mrs. A. M. Collins is yery sick with malaria at the home of Mr. W. M. Clodfetler. F There was a delightful singing at Mr. S. M. Troutman’s Tuesday night. Mr. J. S. Leonard sung at the Troutman graveyard school last Sunday evening. There was a beautiful weding at the home of Mr. W. M. Clodfelter last night when his adopted dayght- er, Miss Lillie, was given in marriage to Mr. Chas. D. Nantz. About 7 o’clock twenty-five or thirty invited guests arrived and at 7:30 Rev. C. the words which binds their happy rts in love forever. Immediately after the ceremony ice cream and cake were served. . Mr. Johnston has been. employed as teacher at the Troutman grave- | yard school house. Mr. T. A. Rimmer will teach at Leonards again this winter. The writer expects to teach at Duffie schol house in Bethany town- ship. Several of the young people around here expect to take in the excursion to the Twin-City Friday. No, school girl, I am not asleep as you suppose, but just on a deep study. Best wishes to the Mascot, many readers and correspondents. OLD BACHELOR. —_——-4 + New Sterling Notes. Well, Dear Readers, I will just step right in and have a little chat‘ with you. Cotton is opening fast. Soon the fields will be white with the beautiful fleecy locks. Farmers are busy getting in peas and hauling in their hay. Rev. Hefner filled his appoint- ment at Bethlehem last Sunday and preached and_ excellent sermon. There was a large crowd in attend- ance. Mr. Charlie Waugh has bought the farm of Mr. Jack Lippard, near Eufola and will move to ‘t this fall. Mr. Allen Stevenson and family spent last Sunday with Mr. J. A. Poper. Little Misses Ollie and Lelia Pope have been visiting little Miss Lil- lian and Nellie Brady. There will be a singing at Mount Hermon church next Sunday even- ing at 3 o’clock. Every body is in- vited to come. Communion services will also be held there the 4th Sun- day, Sept. 27th at 11 o’clock in the morning, Rev. C. J. Sox, the regular pastor, officiating. Long’s Sanatorium in _ Statesville last Wednesday for an_ operation for appendicitis. Girls watch out there is too many of our boys buying top buggies. Mr. Cris Hefner and Miss Maggie Sherrill were quietly married at ‘the home of Mr. L. S. Morrispn last Sunday evening by Rev. Henry Hef- ner, a brother of the groom. There} was only a few relatives and friends present. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Hef- ner much joy and may they live long- and happy life, and may their path- way always be strewn with flowers’! is the wish of the writer. : . Well, I will ring off for this time. Come on Evergreen and Violet, I love to read your letters. BLUE BELL. | -——_++@>-o—_—_—— Italians Pass Bad Money. Philadelphia, Sept. 18.—Loaded down with spurious silver dollars, two Italians and possibly a third, made the corner of 64th and e«Vir- ginia avenue the center of their op- erations last night. One of them, a 17-year-old boy, who gave his name of Paomucl Di- vicento, in trying to evade arrest, was shot in the right thigh and taken‘ to the University hospital. The other was successful in escaping, and a car, made good his escape. The boy threw handfuls of coun- terfeit silver dollars into the street As he tried to escape by running] away. his hells, ordered him to stop, but darted along the railroad — tracks: Dillmore shot him in the leg and captured him after a lively strug- gle. -_——-++@-o——__—— ‘ Culm £eF right; an unhealthy man is an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters STATESVILLE HOUSE 1 well. in the case of late corn. Cotton is|\ house }. . J. Sox, the officiating minister, spoke |; Mrs. Henry Gilbert was taken to} third, by leaping a passing trolley] _ Polfeeman Dillmore, who was at|_ |builds up sound health—keeps you} O2¢ of these ——_—_____— ae Saturday Night Sept. 19th J. A. COBURNS GREATER MINSTRELS An all white company, ab- _Solutely guaranteeing “Your Money’s Worth or Your Money Back”’ Presenting an entirely new high- grade program with the finest electric First Part Setting ever seen on the local stage. }Prices--25,-50, 75 cts. and $1 WANT ADS BS tImM en 5 cents a line. 3 times........ eee 4 cents a line. 6 times................. 3 cents a line. 26 times................. 3 cents a line. FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare 8 years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. sep 17 3t WANTED—Messenger boy. Western ' Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS ' of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF Piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. __ I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. _ No. 21 is~due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. _No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30. p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m.- HTHE “IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed — = the old ~ Sharpe tan and are man i all grader of hand “ made brooms S ‘We make ‘a speciaity o: first tlass wood ready for the stove -and guarantee prompt delivery. 'PHONE 113. me e e he ran down a steep incline anc #REDELL | BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. <= : Get us five, only five new yearly, subscribers to the Evening Mascot A healthy man fs a king in his own | and we will PRESENT yoagrith a handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze sets in Sherrill & a White’s front window. _. — wd Se ne ee or k . ow s wi a . s. ee os i we * * — A I et Se d e te te e m et e r ae . = e ye pa ee gg g i ed g e se r o n i e ht t ep e e , = -a t g i n e s s ee “r p we ee e ee e f ep i <e Sh a k . LB SA OA R RS Be De OA ea e he RE + AE eR e yy jc t i e s ah a a sm e 5 oe ee ss | ru e iE EE ta t a s * - . en has —e SR G te e Fe pr e g E er e ee r Q g : sn ar o h e g s Si d Pt a h se ss Sa k . G RA E N Bs mu t Se l e y Ht AG S - = i te a r y ab a Ba Fe Sc h ko a s “c h e a t s he a r s = Sy Li o r Ay . % SR C ES S BR E et Be FO B we ae at * Be ae MT S FS OS S Ri s e s BA R S or t ) ei NO D ia dh i c n wi k e h i n n ee r an at We eS et e Ee Se t a r a Ne Bo Se oa ea ge e 2 a ea e STATE NEWS. High Point, Sept. 17.—About two years ago High Point voted $75,000 for street improvements, at the same time $50,000 being voted for the Carolina Valley Railroad. Owing to a smali technicality about certifying to the returns of the election, the bonds did not pass muster with the New York attorneys, Messrs. Dil- liard & Hubbard, in consequence of which the city entered a friendly suit to determine the legality of the bonds and the matter is now in the hands of the Supreme Court for an opinion on the matter. Mocksville, Sept. 17.—It has not yet been learned who will get the appointment as postmaster in the place of Mr. E. E. Morris, who re- cently resigned. Mr. B. O. Morris, a prother of the ex-postmaster, sent in an application signed by nearly every influential Democrat and Re- publican in the town some time ago but as yet he has heard nothing from government headquarters. The people of the “State of Wilkes” are agitating the fair ques- tion and a fair will be held theere this fall. R. W. Bishop, patent attorney Washington, D. C., reports the is- sue of the following patents on the 15th instant to residents of North Carolina: Steam-shovel, C. H. Wolfe, Charlotte; match box, E. B. Nichols, Mount Airy; vending machine cas- ing design, W. C. Briggs, Winston- Salem. A fair for High Point is being agitated for 1909 to become a per- manent fixture. The plan is to or- ganize a stock company and build race tracks and buildings and other things needful for a successful fair. A committee has been appointed in High Point to see that no child remains away from school on ac- count of not being able to furnish books. This is indeed a commendable act on the part of the High Point people. Tarboro, Sept. 17.—S. W. Sparks, who stabbed to death R. Bithel O'Neal at Lawrence August 6th in one of the most bloody fights in Edgecombe, was today sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary by Judge Allen. The defendant submit- ted to a charge of murder in the second degree. Congressman Claude Kitchin was one of the counsel for the State. 4+ —_—_———_ GOES CRAZY FROM SHOPPING. Daughter Drags Her Aged Father Through Too Many Bargain Houses. St. Louis, Sept. 18.—After shop- ping all day with his daughter, push- ing his way through crowded stores and llstening to lengthy discussions as to the quality and price of dry goods, dresses, furniture and house- hold accessories, Hubert Kunster, 79 years old, of Waterloo, Ill., sud- denly became insane. In the obser- vation ward of the City Hospital he imagines that he is still shoping and he argues with imaginary clerks. Kunster came from Waterloo with his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Schmidt. She came to buy supplies for her home and a new fall outfit for her- self. When she asked her father to accompany her on a tour of the stores, he demurred, but she insist- ed and he at last consented. Mrs. Sehmidt went after the early morn- ing bargains. All through the fore- noon she hurried up and down the aisles Of the big downtown establish- ments, With her father following her. They were in several bargain rushes and Kunster was bewildered by the crowds. There was only a short rest for luncheon and they were off again. es The United States imported from Central and South America during 1907 goat skins, cattle hides and crude rubber to the value of $52,- 153,330, and exported to _ those countries $3,759,238 of shoes and leather. = 1-2 -__— Don’t forget that Misses Moore and Mulally, the amateur favorites of the city, will put on the funny play, “The Fellow That Looks Like Me,’ at the Gem next Thursday night. _ 4-2 “Suffered day and night the ae ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured me permanently.’’—Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. ———_—-+ re Cabhage, like all vegetables which- have been cultivated from remote times, is believed to be of European origin. New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE ae FURNISHING CO. TAFT MAY VISIT THIS STATE. _ Republican Candidate for President to Make Three Campaign Tours and North Carolina May Be In- cluded in the Second. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 17.—Judge William H. Taft will make three campaign tours. His first will. be- gin here September 23d and will end October 7th at Galesburg, Il. The trip will take him through Wis- consin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. The second trip, which will be arranged in detail later, will take him into Kentucky, Tennessee and possibly North Carolina. The last trip will be in the East. New York City will be visited and a speech will be made in the northern part of the Empire State. It has been decided that New England will not be included in this trip, but speeches will be made in Maryland. Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. This plan of campaign for the Re- publican presidential candidate was decided on today at an important conference between Judge Taft, Chairman Hitchcock, of the Repub- lican National Committee; Senator Dixon, of Montana, director of the western speakers’ bureau; Charles Nagel, national committeeman from Missouri, and in charge of the Re- publican headquarters; Robert A. Balinger, member from Washington of the advisory committee, and A. I. Vorys. ~ —_ ++ eo CARELESS NURSE CAUSES THREE DEATHS. 5 Hospital Nurse Carelessly Leaves ter Containing Atropine When It is Accidentally Taken as Medicine, Causing the Death of Four Pa- tients. San Diego, Cal., Sept. 1$.—Care- lessness of a nurse in leaving water containing atropine where it was act cidentally used in taking medicine, has up to tonight caused three deaths among the patients at the county hospital. A fourth death is expected and four other persons are seriously ill. The dead are: J. Young. Charles Kemp. Henry C. Shueite. All patients were taken violently sick Thursday afternoon and _ evi- dence of poison was so great that an investigation was started. Finally a nurse, Miss Mary Arthur, 19 years old, said that she had neglected to throw out some water in which there was a quantity of atropine, and that the patients had got hold of it. She realized her mistake as soon as the inmates became ill, but did not con- fess her eror until the investigation had brought the deaths almost home to her. WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us Strong and Healthy. All the blood in the body passes through the kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. When healthy they remove about 500 grains of impure matter daily, when unhealthy some part of this impure matter is left in the blood. This brings on many diseases and symp- toms—pain in the back, headache, nervousness, hot, dry skin, rheuma- tism, gout, gravel, disorders of the eyesight and hearing, dizziness, ir- regular heart, debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits in the urine, etc. But if you keep the filters right you will have no trouble with your kid- neys. Mrs. John T. Murdoch, living on Green street, Statesville, N. C., says: “T have used Doan’s Kidney Pills and am glad to say that they proved of great benefit to me in view of the fact that other remedies I took failed to give me relief. My back ached a great deal and my kidneys were so weak as to cause me much trouble.. Doan’s Kidney Pills procured at Hall’s drug store gave me prompt re- lief and they have always given me the best of results when I have ap- pealed to their use. I am glad to recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills to other sufferers.”’ For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. Fresh Oysters every day for serving and for retail trade. Nice Line of Fruits in season. W.W.Gaither Proprietor 1 Cramps i Thousands of ladies suffer agonies every ae e #3 Lf you do, stop and think. Isitnatural? Emp our 5 A cally and positively NO! Then make up Y eB #4 kins, of Cary, Ky. # nearly cramp to death. nearly kill me with pain. Srelicf, but failed, and at acu ino! mind to prevent or cure this needless suffering lt Will Help You oe ne M. “T suffered 9 years’? writes Mir Z ‘“<T had female trouble and would &: last began to take Caraut ; = Now I can do my housework with ease 2nd L give i 4 Cardui the praise for the heal’ I enjoy. Z AT ALL DRUG STORES eee TR Ng OT Ee cae ne Ne : PS Fa e ga a SO R E y RO M E *; ho n Le a s, Sarah J. Hos- & ° oe My back anc side would Ee i voting to get: T tried everything to get > Gardut & Try. Bea y 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 Reeruiting Officer, 16 West Fifth street, Charlotte, N. C.; 3 South Main street, Asheville, N. C.; National Bank, Lenoir, N.' ? 7 C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 137144 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. <All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Designing Enégraving Printing _ Publishing i ur e o w n e n n t e * @ SING \ Plain and Colored Postal Card Pubiisking ISITING CARDS, Fine Stationery — Business, Social and vWeddias. Write CAS AMMA AE Mt ETI I TMs TOMMASO R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING + AD-SET?TING PLATES | 209 East Forty Second Si., Neo ¥ Srecia!—-For 54 cents we wil! - Pine Calling | Cards (name only)in nest hex. So-t 1T.0. Money Dcoer—-nostamps. Send otett guetrana. §. desire’ Winston-Salem’s! Big Event. The progressive people of Wir- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburss of the city, di- rectly on the Southern aud N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to tke gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. Water will be fourd in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly Lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open toall counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a . Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything wiil be done for the entertainmenfand amusement of the people. There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, free Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad tosend catalogs or to furnish any other information. Weshould not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. A Smile from a Stranger. Most of us owe debts of gratitude to strangers whose kindly smile has sent sunshine into our aching hearts, and has given us courage when we were disheartened. Tt is a great thing to go through life with a smiling face. It costs lit- tle, but who can ever estimate its value ? Think now the pleasure of life would be increased if we met smil- ing faces everywhere—faces which radiate hope, sunshine, and cheer! What a joy it would be to travel in a gallery of living pictures radiating hope and courage! Who can estimate what beautiful, smiling faces mean to the wretched and the downcast—those whose life burdens are crushing them? Many of us carry precious me- mories of smiling faces which we glimpsed but once, but whose sweet, uplifting expression will remain with us forever.—Success Magazine. . Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be intown fora short es UES A: ' stay, beginning September 28 Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. 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SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Vs . 2808 oe: BORO 80829 080% COO Bese seeeereeese Nes ce Setesesececevecececeo--ecece dl SEL SSSITS LITE J f A Show Down ( In a sharp contest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST” Black are the goods of Quality. After al: has been eaid, all your pursuasive argument. exhausted, it! still a fact that “QUALITY” 1S THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best re-ults ycu must have the best of everything best yarn, be-t colors, best machines and best belp, with such a combipation you can produce the best of what you are making.» We have all of the above. Ask your dealt! for the goods of “quality.” ae r — | THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL sc8cecesscensarssaceecaneceoaancsce cece ececazeonon enc 28:02 tstere ecneeonc2s0c 200: ceecesscoesceconsseseds7522es2e2m 3 THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. | Of Statesville, N. C. a IS PREPARED to transact all branches ci pansies Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations 214 ingiv * uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration 2nd t very best terms that are cacsistent with good b2cbis | g methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings dep" CAPITAL Stocg 540,066.08 Bes an I £40,000.00 SURPLUs ANP UNDIVIDED PRoFITS............$80,000. TovaL RESOURCES OVER... cseescoee0-0 $440,000.00 sO CC ee nesvecccoese._ SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY as=cane, SOPCO-CODCEEe fea eo Ter OFFICERS E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou; Vice-Pres, D. M. AusieS: xe t and Treasurer, C. E. RUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Trea* W. @. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Departmes! Get us five yearly subscribers to The Ev, Mascot, pdid i util » Paid in advance, and get one of the bea China Sets we are giving as premiums. BF P BO H O DO O S LO H 0 CO C O O O S Y ) i F x W yours and be convinced. -. .. 1¥ Ww : t a Statesville Steam Laundry \ a U.C. Harwell, Prop. _ Phone 122; “It is the leading Busy they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. kK. Ross, Lav VoL 1. Durha I THREE INS Two Negroes One is Fa Principle i covered. Durham, 4 cides in one the Tilley-Re nesday and with a fatal tween Tom 4 negroes. O wounded m2 though he aj hour. The lar bet, and motion to West. The job, the kni in the woun The most connected W that the offi the second murder yes Roberson. case promis ments. it doubt he v murder. An Early th Grocery Co Will Falls, blacksmith man’s bugg the shop fo Jay Wil horse to th store. AS alley, just bicycle shog This was and he ig stunts. V pulled heay broke and was lost. Out ove court hous down the Vv ing to go fer’s store buggy to Not bei alley, he and went the States At this some gent damaged injured to buggy wag where it h rete Prices Strict go Good mi Middling Stains ar The m The Ne 10 points Spots 4q Futur October. & Decembe January. March. . ThesS from Ein the Athle¢ to 9 in fa The te pitching ing of M whole St ville tea 12 to 16 were fro The C at the qa were go laughing No tong They beautiful vaudev ing and stayed : te at e d G' d e oe : 23 3 3 3 9 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 2] sr MD & e. . Z My Mm S2 3 - 3 E 6 0 2 8 / 3 AN ‘ond in e€ finest land the 12 Busi- ‘SS men -eption, ss, Law CO DLT. riband, tment. ations. rthand, ially to d, Va. eves - Ce s a t ~ PE P E R EP A P E R ER , MA M E RH R O PL N AS R AK PO R ER R CR Ro w e Re p o w eg TR , a % a3 nr s Se ra r e r ce e r a r e r 3 | Li e Le e n CE O S . VO D A VE L A BO S OO De tO ‘ \ 12 to 16 years of age and _ results THE Eveninc MASc VoL 1. —— pl sen Durham fias Third Murder THREE INSIDE OF ONE WEEK. Two Negroes Fight Over a Bet and One is Fatally Stabbed—Another. Principle in Roberson Murder Dis- covered. Durham, Sept. 20.—Three homi- cides in one week may result from the Tilley-Roberson murders Wed- nesday and Friday nights, coupled with a fatal fight this afternoon be- tween Tom Green and Emmett West, negroes. One doctor attending the wounded man says he is good as dead though he appears to be living at this hour. The fellows fought over a dol- lar bet, and Green says West made a motion to shoot when he stabbed West. The carving was a perfect job, the knife blade being broken off in the wounded man. The most important circumstances connected with the fatal stabbing is that the officers are certain they have the second man implicated in the murder yesterday morning of Jack Roberson. The working up of the case promises sensational develop- ments. It is believed there is no doubt he was the principal in the murder. The negro caught is in jail. 4 An Early Runaway. Early this morning the Statesville Grocery Co., sent their negro, Jay Will Falls, around to Mr. Patterson’s blacksmith shop to get their traveling man’s buggy, which had been sent to the shop for repairs. Jay Will hitched the old gray horse to the buggy and started to the store. As he was coming out of the alley, just at the corner by Fox’s bicycle shop, a motor cycle came up.' This was too much for the horse, and he immediately began some stunts. When he started to run Jay pulled heavily on the lines. The bits broke and all control of the horse was lost. Out over the curbing around the court house lawn he went, straight down the walk to Center street, aim- ing to go through the alley by Phi- fer’s store, he turned, causing the buggy to turn up side down. Not being able to go through the alley, he continued up the pavement and went into the street in front of the Statesville Drug Co’s store. At this point he was stopped by some gentleman. The buggy was damaged badly. The negro was not injured to amount to anything. The buggy was taken back to the .shop, where it had just come from. —_—————4 + > __—_ COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict good middling Good middling Middling... . Stains and Tinges..........-7@9 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York showed a decline of 10 points in spots. Spots closed at 9.40. Futures elosed as follows: October Base Ball Saturday. The Statesville Juniors and a team from Elmwood played a fast game at the Athletic park. . The score was 12 to 9 in favor of Statesville. The teatures of the game was the pitching of Frank Culbreth and field- ing of Morris, and batting of the whole Statesville team. The States- ville team were expecting boys from were from 20 to 30. —_—_++aro__— Minstrel Good... The Coburn Minstrels, who played at the opera house Saturday night, were good in all respects. It was a laughing, rollicking, hustling show. No tong waits between acts. They had clean comedy and fun, beautiful costumes, good novelty vaudeville features, the best of danc- ing and fine singing. Every one who stayed@“away missed a treat. ———— ——— - ee Rp Statesville, N. C., Monday Evening, September #2; 1908. Forest Fires till Raging SEVERAL LIVES SAID TO BE LOST Millions of Dollars Worth of Proper- ty Distroyed—Unless Rain Comes Will be Enormous—People are Worn Out—Help Asked From Other Towns. New York, Sept. 19.—Dispatches from points in the northern part of this state, from Maine cities and Uti- ca and near-by towns and from Mich- igan bring news of forest fires rag- ing unchecked, owing to the long drought. Property worth millions of dollars and several lives have al- ready been lost and unless rain comes soon it is feared that the loss will be enormous. Smoke palls cover a half-dozen states, reaching even to this city. Inhabitants of the devast- ed sections are worn out fighting the continuous blazes and help is being asked from towns and cities many miles from the scenes. from many sections indicate that the area over which flames are sweeping in the Adirondacks is being rapidly extended and in the continued ab- sence of rain the outlook for the sub- duing of the fire is distressing. In the vicinity of the upper lake two fires have assumed alarming propor- tions and the fire warden cannot se- cure enough men to work at them. More than 1,000 acres have been burned over the last three days. To the north and west of the city of Rome there are a number of for- est fires of extensive proportions. Railroads Fighting Flames. Albany, N. Y., Sept. 19.—The rail- roads in the Adirondacks are using their fire trains continually and are setting fire going at the same time. Hunters are also charged with set- ting many fires through carelessn#ss in extinguishing their camp fires. Two calls have come from West- port for assistance. G. B. Richards, town clerk, telegraphed that many fires had been started there by the Delaware & Hudson locomotives. a Mrs. Lizzie Norman is. Victim of Strong Suspicion That She is Re- sponsible for the Death of Her Daughter. It is learned that several members of the coroner’s jury which investiga- ted the death of Cynthia Norman, the white woman who was found a week ago last Saturday with her throat cut, held strong suspicion that Mrs. Lizzie Norman, the mother of the dead woman, was responsible for the death. There was nothing in the way of evidence, however, to be found and the jury was forced to give up its work of investigation without holding anybody for trial. It is nota new discovery that many persons acquainted with the situation and some who were on the scene of the tragedy that day felt that the mother knew more about the deed than she was telling. Her story that she found her daughter sitting in a path between the house and the barn with her throat cut nearly from ear to ear was regarded by all as tmprobable, in view of the fact that there was no trace of blood about the spot she pointed out. It was generally agreed that the deed was committed in the house and not outside, and it is held as an almost positive fact that the traces of blood must have been covered up by some- body. The jury has given up its task for good and it is very likely that noth- ing well ever turn up by which guilt can be fastened upon _ the proper party. It is due Jim Ayres, how- ever, to say that the jury held very little even of suspicion against him. Among the Sick. Miss Myrtle Thompson of Moores- vilte was brought to Long’s sanatari- um this morning. She will tomor- row, undergo an operation for appen- dicitis. Mrs. C. R. Gaither continues to im- prove slowly. Mr. S. A. Plyler, who has_ been sick for some time ig able to be out again. —_——_—_—_<-<< > -_—_—_—- Mr. R. F. Henry has just received five gross of the little gold safety pins for collar and waist. They are the latest fad and while they last you can get them at 25 cents per dozen. Utica, N. Y., Sept. 19.—Reports ? HON. JOHN WORTH | -ERN Democratic Candidate for V-President He Will Speak in Winston-Salem Oct. 9th--Always Loyal to His Party--Brief Outline of His History. The above cut is an exact likeness of Hon. John Worth Kern, Demo- cratic nominee for vice president. Mr. Kern will speak in Winston on October 9, during the fair. Mr. Kern is a serious man, one of the most logical and most formida- ble debators, but like Abraham Lin- coln is a great story teller. The warmest friendship exists be- tween Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kern. Mr. Kern has supported the Nebraskan vigorously in both his former con- tests for the presidency. Mr. Kern has always been staunch to his party, and a great worker for Bryan. The following is a brief outline of his history, ararnged in a statistical form: John W. Kern was born in How- ard county, Indiana, December 20, 1849. His father was a country phy- sician, and it is.said the percocious boy John, was so far advanced at the age of seven that he read his father’s medical books with ease. He graduated at the University of Michigan at the age of twenty—in 1869. AfttF this he was reporter of the supreme court of Indiana from 1869 to 1885. In 1892 he was made state senator, and served in that po- sition until 1896. From 1897 to 1901 he was city attorney of Indianapolis. While holding this position he was nomi- nated for governor in 1900, on the Democratic ticket. He was again nominated for this position in 1904. While unsuccessful in both these elections, his personal vote ran ahead of his ticket. In 1905 he received the compli- mentary vote of his party for U. S. Senator, but the legislature being Republican, he was of course, de- feated. Mr. Kern comes from one of the best Indiana families. While not rich, Mr. Kern lives modestly in one of the best neighborhoods in the city of Indianapolis. He cares little for clubs, and his spare moments are spent with his’ wife and four children. The home, with its frends and entertainments, he declares to be a man’s best diver- sion. From his youth, Mr. Kern has fought his way up, and to know him is to trust him. All his contests for advancement and honor, have been characterized by the fact that he is too fair to his competitors. This characteristic of fairness with- out compromise of principle has made Mr. Kern many friends among the Republicans, as was instanced by his presiding at the reception given by Republican Vice Presidential candi- date, Fairbanks, in 1904 and the re- turn of the courtesy, by Mr. Fair- banks, who presided at the reception given Mr. Kern in 1908 at Indianapo- lis. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Do not forget Polk Miller and his famous quartette at the Shearer music hall tomorrow night. Mr. W. W. Gaither, proprietor of the Iredell Cafe, gave a possum din- ner to his boarders yesterday at noon. A large number of people went to Asheville on the excursion Saturday. Returning the train did not reach here until 11 o’clock Saturday night. The special musical program ren- dered by the choir of the Methodist church last night was a perfection, and enjoyed by all. Messrs. Richard Ailison and A. F. McCall engaged in a little fisticuff in front of the Statesville Drug Co’s store this morning. It was over a little account McCall owed Allison. No damage of any consequence was done. It is time for the men folks to commence a “digging down in their jeans’”’ to get new fall hats for their wives. Mills & Poston’s. millinery opening takes place the 23 of this month. STATE NEWS. A Taft, Cox and Smith Club has been organized at Newton. A. A. Whitner, Republican candi- date for elector at large, has chal- lenged Gov. Glenn for a joint debate. The Brushy mountains fruit grow- ers held a meeting over near Wilkes- boro last Friday. A large crowd was present. The Greensboro Industrial News of yesterday hada huge write up of Greensboro and her different indus- tries. In all it was very nice. The family of James Clark, of Faith, Rowan county, has been in a serious condition from poison, result- ing from eating sardines out of a tir box. So far there have been no deaths. | In Raleigh Saturday, E. C. Roley, a farmer living six miles in the coun- try, tanked up on too much sowpaw. In consequence he fell off his wagon, and suffered a fractured skull. The } doctors say he may recover. PERSONAL NOTES. Some Happenings Among Those Paople You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr. J. F. Moore of Hiddenite is in the city. Mr. R. V. Tharpe is in Hickory on business today. Mr. J: F. Williamson, of Taylors- ville is in the city today. Mr. Henry Crowson returned from Taylorsville last night. Mr. J. W. Watts, of Liledoun, is spending the day in the city. Mr. J. W. Shaver, of Eufola, is visiting Mrs. Lee Plyler on the Bou- levard. Mr. E. S. Warlick and wife of Morganton are registered at the St. Charles. Mrs. Jas. Hawn, who has been vis- iting relatives here, returned home today. She was accompanied by Mrs. F. C. Horton. : Mr. Will Nelson, of Taylorsville, passed through the city today, en route to Charlotte. Mr. Newland Brown wife and child, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brown, have returned to their home i Illinois. CHOLERA INCREASING DAILY. $250,000 Donated for Hospital Space—349 Cases and 128 Deaths in Twenty-four Hours—Situation Worse in Manila. St. Petersburg, Sept. 20.—St. Pe- tersburg is in the grasp of the Asia- tic cholera, which already has ex- ceeded in severerity and numbers the visitation of 1895. The disease is in- creasing daily at an al&rming rate and unless the authorities show in the future a much greater degree of ability to cope with the situation than they have in the past there is every reason reason to fear that it will get out out of hand. The government has threatened to apply the provisions of martial law and this threat has driven the muni- cipality authorities to bend all their energies to the campaign of clearing. the city of the scourage. The alder- manic council today voted a prelimi- nary sum amounting to $250,000 to enlarge the hospital space, to pur- chase and distribute disinfectants, the supply of which in St. Peters- burg is well-nigh exhausted and to expediate the interment of bodies which has been notoriously slow. The dead houses are overcrowded and many corpses lie unburied. Under his authority as prefect of St. Petersburg, General Dracheffsky, on Saturday prohibited the sale of liquor throughout the city, including the government Vodka _ shops until September 22, and he has further or- dered that after that date the sale of liquor shall be suspended at 2 p. m., on Sunday until 1 a. m Monday. This action has been taken in order to di- minish alcoholic excesses, which very materially increase the liability to cholera infection and the general spread of the disease. The situation, which has always been serious since the very first case was reported, assumes a graver as- pect from the appearance today of a very virulent type of the disease, in two cases of which death followed within 15 minutes of the first symp- toms. As announced by the official bulle- tins, the case numbered 349 and the deaths 128 during the twenty-four hours between Friday noon and Sat- urday noon. This was a considera- ble decrease from the preceding day, but there is doubt of the accuracy of the official statement. The record for the same twenty-four hours, as- certained from unofficial but reliable sources, shows @he actual number to have been farin excess of that Whether or not, however, there was an actual decrease, the disease re- sumed its march o nSaturday, the statistics posted showing that from Saturday noon until Sunday noon there was 398 cases and 141 deaths, this being the largest number so far officially announced. The Situation in Manila City. Rome, Sept., 21.—Fifty-eight new cases of cholera and 19 deaths are re- ported for the 24 hours at 8 o’clock Monday morning. The infected areas in the city and suburbs are spreading somewhat, but the health officers are still confident that they will be able speedily to gain control of the situation. Govertior General Smith has sum- moned a special meeting of the mem- bers of the Philippine commission to discuss the plague situation and to lay plans for an extension of the cam- Another Murder THE SECOND WITHIN ONE WEEK. Body of J. R. Roberson Found Dead at an Early Hour—Circumstantial Evidence Points to a Negro. Durham, Sept. 19.—There was a terrible assassination in the eastern part of the city last night, when J. R. Roberson, night watchman for the Carrington Lumber Company, was waylaid while on his rounds and shot to death. The person who shot him was hiding behind a pile of lum- ber and fired upward at a close range, several shots being fired and two en- tering the body. Roberson, who was carrying a shotgun, fired at his mur- derer and fell dead. No one saw the killing, and it was several hours later —after 3 o’clock this morning—when the body was found. Several citizens in the community heard the shots—two pistol shots then gun and other pistol shots. The murderer left a cap on the ground near the place the shooting occurred, and this may be a clue that will con- vict. Westley Bates, a negro who was employed by the Carrington Lumber Company up to a week ago, and who has since worked for the Chatham Lumber Company, is under arrest. He was docked and discharged for stealing lumber, Roberson having re- ported him. He has several times threatened to kill Roberson and the paymaster who docked him. This caused his arrest, and the circum- stantial evidence is strong. Coroner Maddry and a jury have been invesft- gating the case all day. Roberson was about 60 years of age and left a wife and three chil- dren. GLENN ENDORSES GOOD ROADS. Issues Proclamation Calling on all Sections of the State to Send Rep- resentatives to Greensboro. Gov. Glenn has just issued a pro- clamation, in which he urges that a full representation as possible be at the good roads congress in Greens- boro on October 13 for the encour- agement ofa general building of y roads in the state, and also to ad- vance the educational and agricultur- al interests of the state. He urges that the county commis- sioners and mayors of the different counties and cities appoint good men for this purpose. The following is the proclamation issued: Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 19, 1908. To the People of North Carolina: Greetings: Whereas, the good roads congress has been called to be held in the city of Greensboro, N. C., October 13, 1908, for the purpose of encouraging a more general interest in the building of good roads in the southern states, and for the advance- ment of education and the upbuilding of the agricultural and industrial in- terests of the south; and whereas, I deem it of the greatest importance to our state that every county and every town in the state should be repre- sented at this convention, I hereby issue this proclamation, urging coun- ty commissioners of every county, and the mayors of every city, to ap- point some of the wisest and best men of their respective counties and cities ds delegates to this convention. And do urge said delegates, when so appointed, to attend this convention, as in my judgment it will tend to ad- vance the material interest of our state. Respectfully, R. B. GLENN, Governor. ——_-<-o—_—_—_. Lyceum Course Will be Given. The representatives of the Rad- cliffe Lyceum bureau, who were here some days ago, have perfected the subscription list and the attractions will be given, beginning in October, in the Shearer music hall. Dr. Scott will have the tickets here the first of October, and they will be handed to the subscribers by him. Dr. Scott requests us to say that this is an admirable attraction for Statesville, and that the subscribers be ready for their tickets when they are delivered by him. a The average yearly milk yield of paign now waging against the disease. 1 \ each cow is 400 gallons. oe oe —_ Durham Has ys ho g pa om e r sr wo r e i Ne e Te e te e ee n s . ve c e a n n = i bo 5 iis : Sa d ia nb pe r s RR BS ah Sy e d sa h Be e t l e Ay err a 4a re t oe . a PE I N EN E ae es : Ms © ko e THE EVENING MASCO1 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. 4 $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postottice 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. or Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Seeretary 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. cans at a surprisingly late point in the campaign. It is many years since so large a number of party disputes remained unsettled by the republican managers so late in a presidential campaign, and it might be guessed that this sit- uation was due to the fact that Chairman Hitchcock of the national committee is not a politician of age, experience and distinction, if it were not remembered that many of these factional events are two or more years old and that those of recent appearance, like the unsightly split in New York, have tried the skill of the most expert of all political surgeons in the country. In at least 10 states which ordina- rily would be calmly claimed by the republicans the local republican sit- uation is so wanting in harmony that the party leaders are not optimistic as to the success of the republican candidates, for governor at least. In many of these states there is no definite sign that the situation for the republicans will be better before it fs worse. ————4+-_o____—_ t WHY NO RELIEF? Thomas W. Ryan testified on the witness stand in New York that more than 90 per cent of the existing rail- road stocks in this country is wa- ter. Lest his statement might have been misunderstood, District Attor- ney Jerome asked Mr. Ryan to repeat his assertion, and then, when thf lat- ter reiterated it, Mr. Jerome asked him to. explain. “Little of the stocks which have been issued,’’ Mr. Ryan said, “‘repre- sent actual money investment. In For Superintendent of Education: | ost instances, the stocks were taken 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. H. HILL. << Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 21.—For North Carolina showers tonight and Tuesday. ——————1++o They still let Col. William S. Stew- art eat and sleep. —_— Hoo The doctors are hurrying home from Europe; football practice has commenced at the colleges. $+ But after all, this feminine flurry ever the national campaign is notk- ing to what happened when Belva Lockwood ran for president. ————_+r-o——_——_ ‘ Burglar proofing of national banks and safety deposit vaults has now rrogressed se far that about the only way to raid them is to get a job in them. ——~++@>-e—__—_ A western paper says if you can’t get buttermilk, drink sweet milk and eat a pickle and we suppose in the absence of champagne, a_ seidletz powder is about the next best thing. _—- HE Z WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION. Weatherwise political observers, in the south and east at least, will call this a backward campaign season as they contemplate all the signs in the horizon. In the west there is more activity. The one unusual product that fastens the attention is the crop of factional quarrels in half a dozen states, which are still on the hands of the republi- by the promoters, who invested mere- ly a few dollars in personal expenses while premoting the enterprise, and bonds were issued from the proceeds of which the road was bulit.”’ These stocks aggregate billions; every $100 share is a demand from the holder for annual dividends, which the people have to pay. What has been done to prevent such spurious issuance of watered stock? These humid securities have poured forth from Wall Street in a mighty: flood. They have engulfed the country with unjust transporta- tion taxes—for transportation charges merely are taxes levied to maintain the modern public highway, the steam railroad. Can complaint be registered if the people this year question the valid- ity of halting pledges to devise means to prevent the issuance of wa tered stocks? When the controlling political party, with every branch of the government in its hands, per- mitted these abuses to grow to such huge proportions, is it probable that it will be the most efficient instru- ment wherewith to cure the condi- tions? ———_—_4 >> Recipe for a Political Campaign. Take the roots of several ripe questions and cover them well with equal parts of fudge and dead beets. Add one modicum of sense and a number of great scoops of non- sense. Some of the more fastidious often add a pinch of progress, but this is not absolutely necessary. Stir in some carefully selected verbiage strained through a_ rhetorical co- lander. Beat vigorously until the enthusiasm rises to the top, and then drop in a handful of candy- dates. It is then ready for the griddle, which is best made in the shape of a platform constructed from well- worn planks. Now Iet the whole thing boil and bubble for several months. If it should not rise well, add newspa- pers. When it is at white heat, gar- nish liberally with long green. Now let the steam off and set aside to cool. Preserve in alcohol for future use. fi A political campaign should be served in gum shoes, and should al- so be taken with a grain of salt.— Success Magazine. —_—— 1 Nuggets. You can’t keep syecess away from the man who works and is on the level. A man feels awfully rich when he’s got a few dollars his wife doesn’t know about. It is not enough to hold the key to the situation. You must be able to turn it to open the door. At the last commencement exer- cises fi a Des Moines school, the graduates recited quotations of their own selection. But the quotation which was the brightest and most cheerful, and the most buoyant with hope, was given by a poor crippled girl who stood up on her crutches while reciting. When a wind-storm sweeps the forest, it is the weakened trees, those with rotten hearts, that fall. “If your servants knew as much as you expect them to know, they would not be your servants.”—Suc- cess. —_——++@>-o—__——_. It is easy to join ir the shouting after the victory is won. - Rugs, all our fail stock now in. See our 9x12 " AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. ( FURNISHING CO. STATESVILLE HOUSE —_—___++>»—____ Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. ————- + -2——— ——— 500 pair of New Hal! curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75c up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_++2>—__ FOUND—A Black Mail Shoat. Own- er can have same by paying ex- penses for keeping. W. M. Bar- rier. sey21 3t* I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Seeond-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see MO ks ee : All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.E.CGAINKS The Repair Man. If you want fit, perfect in Made in four Be sure the thy Dodd, is If you have 104 West Broad St. 89 G 6 6 9 6 0 9 60 0 9O G % S 9 S 0 8 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn. Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. Tis practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. SE RLS UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. Ss Br 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 same price buy them. Perfect In style, perfect in ~ Gun Metal, Vice and Tan them do it now. .. .. Sherrill-White Company ————— = seoeseeooveogsessosesseoee @ Do You Know We Sell Dorothy Dodd Shoes? They are not the “just as good” kind, but the best. the best for making. .. erades---Pat, name, Doro- on bottom. not bought , Statesville, N. C. 306609 6060990090608 60008668 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING pra ss: accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND foe. cF 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. Post OD= I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.: BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREE? FRESH MEATS -{ to nearest Ticket Agent, or WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length ' of service. THE RECOLECTION 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. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. 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Ss Le =H et ed ed eh SD DO D AD oe ae at - - NCES a SE ee ae I RCE RT I I ee MP APMED Oe SLA ME SEATS ea ce mesa Re mn AGRE TNE re teapot Bam apa we ig MONE REGS vm am an ct : ns) LOL TOROROROROROHCHOROROOR I ee Mrs. Dr. M : 3 e ee Othe aN Ee Th. 4} & baldheaded white man stands on de | rs. r. oore Bs Did you ever hear of any oo TH EY S TT | SFY mn = ASIF 5 Shore laughin’ at you signifies dat peril cs 5 —_- i ine to menace you. If you am Ladv T hE 4 e. A = jem sw y Tooth Extractor 2 5 ! usin’ wood off some white man’s pile, | S one having pneumonia F eS "Brother Gardner Issues an Offl- | soox out fur loaded sticks, = e e|. cial Dream Book. | “To dream dat you have white hair) wil] be intown fora short : a ]and am on your way to de drug store ce SI = Foicadle €ieescl 1€iceace = C, I G A R S | to git a bottle of hair dye when a yal- stay, beginning : @ - HHE READS SOME EXTRACTS. ,ler cat runs ober your feet signities « = ss Bal , change of some sort. You may be tak- S t b 28 : Liniment or achild dying 3 nm ee a trust or kicked out of one. ep em er a ° Thunderstorms, Blizzards, Tornadoes ‘0 see five crows sittin’ in a line on = | | Bought at The Store of Quality. e and Earthquakes Have No Effect on | de fence is a sign dat a pusson am | Extracting Teeth by her of crouv or sore throat S Watch Our Window. @ |. His Publication, the President Tells |COmm’ along to disturb sour domestic! = PAINLESS METHOD. “ a gE Members. happiness. se pusson may try to . sie coax your ole woman to elope wid 1 ; 4 that bad been rubbed with e WB} tcopyrignt, 198, by T. C. McCture.} him or may hand her a love letter dat Office Over N. Harrison's Pa ST A Se “My frens,” said Brother Gardner , you have writ to anoder woman. f = on after the official business of the meet-| “If you wake up at midnight and Clothing Store it. I¢siworth its weight © e ing = been concluded, “I has had {hear a mysterious voice callin’ to you : Prese riptionists.- Phone No. 80. e |several occashuns to lecture de mem- {from afar off and it seems to be de in gold lor these two Hgone so fur as to suspend three or | in-law am comin’ on a visit and make fo’ members fur carryin’ dream books | things hum. You will hear her callin’ aextor Aad Spee ee 3 yy voice of a woman stuck in de mud, Fresh O sters ck 0 ms and 8. as eben kin sot it down dat dder- y CEOTOCHOROEOCOROROROROREOORD Tctadrasicontie cosa ieee things alone. :-: :-: : ‘ _ | about e oa ais eras re Pea arter she arroves, and ebery call will every day for serving gsalone. i: it ©: no use Ww. cull’d race | mak foot high. j i Bod Soiafe fidincth feBocaeBaad bho apap spd | 20 use to Baht ae aot 200 years, fn ante cr am ou and for retail trade. night and hear de hootin’ of an owl ‘am ‘nuff to jump a man outer his : butes, but don’t jump. I have neber in Season. ake bene mat| DRE DEEL, CAPE happened I borrowed a white man’s YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HER. 3\ ee ne fom SS | “To be gwine pest a graveyard at] — Nice Line of Fruits _ Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. ms long leaf pine shingles. ee ee ee te ee FOR SALE Five room cottage on Elm 2 ply tarred roofing. wheelbarrer, and he dun forget who he W W G ith re Street, in good location. 3 ee lent it to. ° ° al e j ainted “‘V’’ crimped roofing “If you meet a bobtailed dawg, a z Four acres of nice land for Galvanized “ ae one eyed cat and a lop shouldered man Pr opr ietor truck farming, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square. Will exchange for city property in nice location. 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- on de same block while gwine to de grocery arter codfish, you might as well turn right back and save bein’ humili- W- A N T A\ D ated. No grocer on airth kin stand up agin such a combination as dat, Ao f p d o c o d e R e f p d p a d p i c i d d p d p d p e a d h d e d b a > d e d h a p f o f p d p ‘ . sortment building materials to be found in western North Saro- Jand de minute you ax to be trusted he 1 time............1- 5 cents a line. : si a ae — lina . zi wll refuse you. : times. 4 cents a line. or ae ane “To have a blind mew! pass you |6 times................. 3%; cents a line. buildings and abundance of fruit. EVANS HARDWARE COM PAN Y. white you am sittin’ on de fence am a | 26 Spee cents a line. 5 oc sign dat you am gwine to be dunned i y fur your pew rent de follerin’ Sunday and dat you'll have to pay at least 50| FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- cents down and make some big prom- ing amd basement. Best retail Boriierthes iaitoretton <= EPEPEPEEEEEELPPSEEPEPEPE EH on or write. RSSAS LS BOS BIH SAH SH SS SAE A A SOS SIT ge > ae de SSeS stand in the city. Statesville Real- you am sittin’ on de back steps_of ERNEST G GAITHER | ¥ 7 ¥ ee < ms ie : your cabin, wishin’ you was rich and ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 e , } é _ -_ > ee : . a neha : great, and a speckled hen walks out in AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE f : LY a Smoke: Ee ae seo ON | front of you and tries to crow, you git| yr, enetic Comb and Brush. Big nsurance and Real Estate Sa : Gules Aitaieisatinarcurtegs willicamry) oe ee ee a Phone No. 23. | ¥ a £2 | date forwards any and all members of you. It means dat your landlord am Commission. Address J. L. Cor- dts club kin dream fo’ty dreams & jest around de co’ner, and if he finds natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t Tr. ° rR night and spend all day long lookin’ | you home he will raise your rent $2 a eee Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing dp ee , ca i ti t i e s na n ag SA L a ge n e t ea t sa n s es : % _ ts 7 Pe : ee ee ee . = _ ea s < ee e ey ea 55 % r= : em e r : te SP O ea e ea e “7 So as Re ee . ew ew e Pe e s ec w Lo Pa n t SA GR ET A SE -. ? Every lady and gentleman in Statesville is invited to ye call at our store and inspect the 7 x New Fall Styles in Footwear Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- x for men, women, boys, girls and babies. Handsome new ae x styles in dependable shoes, made to our own order by the ree EN best manufacturers in the country. Every foot want Clothing called for ana return- anticipated and fully filled in the fullest fashion. ed promptiy. 1 en c e ee ea r n s fur signs. Howeber, as I don’t want! month. FOR SALE—Dark bay mare 8 years to see you throw your time away and| «To be walkin’ along a highway and| ld. Good driver. Apply J. G. <= et = oe nome = find a corkscrew am one of de baddest | Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. signs I know of. It am a sign dat you sep 17 3t pees ee ae = Z called | nave got a pull widout anything to pull ther : Sign | at, Book.’ De Dee ae mo : dan - Ss “To be walkin’ In an alley at mid- have to pay fur odders, and most O)| night and suddenly hear a voice at de dreams I have dreamed myself, your elbow em a sign dat de policeman and you kin depend upon dem. Dis! in, owns de voice am gwine to take | WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS 2° 4. 2 0 6 0 8 e0 8 8 ex 2 e % WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. la t e & rt Pe e ot ta 4 > oe Se r . 2 Oe Ce e 08 0 8 Oe Ds c a e re t e he t a r a n e ’ : Sd aA LP R O P EP S TA M T V G Ma M a ta t a ta h t at e t e t a ca t e et e 7 ee e Sa t e “ ‘e r s of ed ‘ f e » 4 ‘ P R U De SF De Sh Te >) fh The book will be sent to any pusson, black . : you to de station and ax for explana- of Statesville to know that the CLUB RATES xe V. b. MILLER 5 ? Shoe Man x ye in ei ee cae shuns. If you kin convince him dat Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner $1 PER MONTH ca fm found deed in your bed arter ee Se eee ee will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, E28 28 ; pete you go. you can’ Ww 5 ‘ : : SSK S/o Sh Se SEB le El SE LM Sle le UA scent! of bei choked to death by &) itr gaye oF $B fino next mawalt! | yore ‘ain naurese We t, Avetin ST AT ESV ] LL E ghost. Allus be prepared fur dis emergency. eel ean . “t ae pee er Srey “If you am passin’ down an alley in extra ~ | de daytime and see fifty feet of garden |, you to take pertick’fer notice dat thun- MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF 1 hose fn a white man’s back yard, wid eae ee Se ne oe a yaller cat roostin’ on de fence, itam| piano and sight singing. Phone It takes no holidays off. It makes no a sign dat befo’ midnight dat hose am A 247 9-8-tf ine to disappear. I hain’t sayin’ dat distinctions between rich and pore, de | 5 tnnercent or de wicked Brudder Shin de yaller cat am gwine to swaller it, | RUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM will run de temperature of de ball up but de next mawnin’ it will be gone. _——-—_ ~ : to 140 degrees by throwin’ dat last; “12 addition to de above, ‘Brother} (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. : 1 will read: Gardner’s Dream and Sign Book’ con- hone 61. 127 W Broad St. Oe eae up a tains hundreds of odder @reams, signs P m sittin’ at | 224 tokens, beginnin’ way back to de I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE pues oe So aah ts her hand diskibery of America and comin’ down Of the 42 piece din Omer - eg dat if you make any | to de beginnin’ of de present tight Tees SE ps i, oo — sec mera next mawn- | times. A rabbit's foot goes wid ebery | Premiums by the Mascot. Address in’ me will be an area of high pressure sale, If you don’t have luck wid de China Ware, care of Mascot. in de atmosphere’ directly ober your dreams and signs, it will shorely come cabin. I have found it to come out dat wid de foot—ober fifty Seer signs | BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM t occasions. | dat you am gwine to be ri befo’ de : wey Come oe te crcpent de | yeer am out; ober a hundred dreams A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., hull day fishin’ and am jest gwine | dat must bring you luck, wid instruc-| Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St home et sundown widout havin’ a bite | tions bow to dream ’em; homemade may be taken to mean dat dar am sun- and hand painted and jest as much to|FOR SALE—House and lot on thin comin’ to you and dat you'll git | be relied on as eld fashioned ‘lasses general delivery. PRESSING CLUS) AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE Bryan and Taft Both fo Speak MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. Here. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen, On August 28th we will have | Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others, young or old, who are both the Bryan and Taft records unable to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades of Cot- for the Victor Talking machine. | ton. Thirty day scholarships in o ur sample rooms, or six weeks cor- They eannot be sold before that respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big date. demand for cotton graders and cot ton buyers. Session opens Sept. STATESVILLE HOUSE Ist. Correspondence course year round. . Write at once for further FURNISHING CO. | particulars. 7 eee ~ Se Goa em DO P (P O I O O L I O I M E SO O a SE SS Sd ; 3 ets = FREE——ABSOLUTELY—FREE B H A l J si Alexander street Bargain for it befo’ you am many hours older. candy 3 e TIFUL DINNER SET fel cect. Da eae Ee eerie ne ae Ee party wanting a good home. Id at your wid a ! —_—"__ ee all peter : you and gainin’ at every } A Minority Holder. See or write B. W. Crowson, jump, somettmes signifies dat you am Clara—Why are you always com- Statesville. N. C. aug 20 We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening -/Vlascot. Schedule Changed. pout So Pe a Sunday a change of the schedule of ‘tee a ae : enaeeits in de uigit George—No, not exactly, but I aid ee trains on the Southern by 8 white mewl kin wake up fn de | not understand that I was only a mem- < : ; ne and feel sure éat she am ber of an underwriting syndicate.— o. 11 and 36 will meet here in to hear some news about her re- | Puck. the morning a t10:40. lattons. De hull pile of ‘em are prob- No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive ably comin’ to stay far a fortnight, wid Pacifying Her. here at 10 a. m. de ole man out of work and de rent No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive Sa eee ea eeaas miaspiccesot here at 10:10 a. m. man who dreams cast bis ballot fur president and feels e eee sa cs in the schedule m em os a ee cain ait om No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. advance. is No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. other times it signifies dat you am | You didn’t suppose I would cease to !™ about to find e dolar in de road. At | plaining because I have other case tof about to lose one. be attractive just because we became i We e ee ee ee es pe a t P we se t e ht an na e RTS a Re e n a SO F I E gg ta e Ee © w = — ~ SR R ie SALT LL SE EACH PEACE IS This Set Consists Concerning. Chickens. oe HAN DSOMELY “To dream of havin’ a chicken under No. 15 from Taylorsville making DECORATFD each arm jest as you turn a co’ner and connection with 12, arriving here at 6 Diuner Plates run slap agim a policeman signifies dat 6:30 p. m. 6 Pie Plates : you bave an tntmy dat seeks your de No. 35 will run on the same sched- 6 Cups and with French De- @| struction. Wheneber I bave dreamed ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. 6 Saucers } calcomania, rep- éat dream I have let chickens alone fur 6 Oatmeals or resenting beauti- de next three months. Fruits ful violets in nat- “To dream Gat you won §3 shootin’ THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ural color and a solid gold filligree border. 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter craps and dat you come home and went to bed ‘widout sayin’ anything to de ole women about it. and dat you woke up next mawnin’ and found de huil pile @ S H O O N V S H O S D O N H D E N h K H M O I L Y I S A A P O G L M G o n s me signifies prosperity. De safest ufacturing all grader of hand ; —— ;} THE WARE IS as howeber,-is to aacte money out- made brooms ;, THE HIGHEST §§} doahs befo’ enterin’. Mrs, Squabbles—You have never We make a speciaity o: first . CLASS PORCE- fj “6 dream of seein’ a goose carryin’ | gone anything clever in your life. tlass wood ready for the stove 42 Pieces foxgn her mouth signifies a change/ wer sqnabbles—You seem to forget,| and guarantee prompt delivery. | LAIN CHINA.’. of: circumstances. My mew! died 0D! ry dear, that I married you—Phila- my hands shortly arter 1 bad dreamed | geipfiia Presa. ‘PHONE 113. who dreamed it and woke up to win Rae IREDELL BROOM CO. “Aaren’t your children growing?” ~ “To Grea dat yout, wife $0 ena |. “Dutthey-cax't help tt Ita an tn-| Robt. M. Mille & TF. J- Wooted: Ae a dream of | befited. trait”—New York Life . : TTERS GINO. BUTTERS cov. SUGAR OALONG VEGETACLE _b CREAM SK m “Suffered day and night the tor- De dreamer am almost sure to find a A Foolish Mistake. ment of itching piles. Nothing help- smoked ham tn de road widin three; Only a fool thinks it is brave toswim | ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. out so far that he can’t swim back—/jt cured me permanently.”—Hon. dream dat you am swimmin’ in | Chicago Record-Herald. Jobn R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. @ @0 9 0 6 0 9 ¢ 9 6 % PT ae % a tant . wane 7 — sat Peay ss pei nal eces mete oF tage Rs ities Win let A I 3s Chalet a ia ah git r i Siti a i iM eS I a es iil RE ga Si Nan fe nd DR ie e e PL R AP O ee on g de a d aa aS Re e te ES 2, - ee e KA M E R ty a ba w BA PS E ea e Pa PD TE na AB R ON Bo t e : ti a. el e . Plenty Money in the Mint. Philadelphia, Sept. 18.—Three hundred million dollars in coin; $275,141,000 in eagles, $21,694,- 000 in half eagles, $2,315,000 in $5 golé-pieces, $477,500 in $2.50 gold pieces, $108,845,000 in standard dollars, $13,000 in half dollars, $130,000 in dimes, $1,281,000 in nickels and $52,000 in cents. That is the astounding and record- breaking report of the amount of coin stored in the vaults of the United States mint at Seventeenth and Spring Garden streets. To carry the nickels alone, which, by the way, is an unusually large amount to carry, would require several box cars loaded to the top and there would be enough left over f make a fairly respectable carload. The metal reaches the amazing amount of $407,949,500, wealth unheard of even in the time of Croesus. Superintendent Landis said such an unusual amount is being carried because much of the currency de- posité® to secure notes is now being stored in the vaults of the local mint because they are without doubt the most commodious and strongest vaults in the country. Besides, there has been little de- mand for new coins of late, despite the gradual improvement in business conditions, the only noticeable de- mand bing made by banks for new coins for those customers who de- sire their coins of new mintage. The lack in quarters will be made up as soon as the coinage of silver is resumed, though there is little de- mand for them. “To prove this,” said Superintend- ent Landis, “there is approximately $23,000,000 in subsidary silver coins in the United States subtreasuries. This is probably about 25 per cent. more than is usually carried at this time of the year. The cause of this condition I cannot precisely explain.”’ Work has been resumed at the mint in all departments except in the adjusting room, where forty women are employed, after an idle- ness sMce the close of the fiscal year ending June 30. Nearly 400 men and women reported for work and in a short time the machines were merrily rolling out the much despised cents at the rate of $4,500 a day. —_—_$-+4 > Brain Leaks. The Lord loveth a cheerful liver. A cracked mirror ofter affords a much warted excuse. Even the smallest trouble is easily found if one looks for it. Charity means love—love of hu- manity, not love of display. You can not make a school boy be- lieve that history repeats itself. People who prefer dodging trou- ble to meeting it squarely are always on the jump. How can an assessor go about fix- ing the value of the dog that the baby loves? The older we get the more we wonder why a child likes to ride on a merry-go-round. Ever notice how easy it is to per- suade yourself to do something you really want to do? Civilization has its drawbacks. There are not nearly so many hazle- nut patches as there used to be. What has become of the motherly old lady who always had a few pep- peFmint lozengers in her pocket? Ever héar of any particular trou- ble among the children of a home where the cookies were always on the lower shelf? After all, it is a good thing that it takes time to accomplish a re- form. If they came too easy we'd have chaos tomorrow. A woman can elevate her eye- brows and condemn a sister more emphatically than a man can con- demn a brother in an hour’s oration. Perhaps pies like mother used to make would be easier found if we had “tasters” like we had before we ruined them by over-indulgence. The genuine optimist is the man who cheerfully gets along without an automobile and gladly wait the time when airships will be within reach of his purse. It is very easy for a man to be good natured around the house when everything goes smoothly, but com- mend us to the man who can keep sweet and help keep the children in- terested while the mother is taking an afternoon off. —_++@>--—____—_ A needle broke in the hand of Miss Violetta Bowen, of Warsaw, Ind., and the sharp point traveled to her heart, piercing the arteries and causing her death. Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. ———__<+ + ——__— Lightning put an end to a lawsuit at Shamokin, Pa., by destroying a barn, the object of dispute between Daniel Yost and the town council. —_———~++@>--—___- The pfgmies of Africa are rarely heavier than 90 pounds. Why Is It? A lot of men organize to control the output of a product and thereby increase its nice. That is called busi- ness. Other men their labor. of trade. A lot of men secure the enact- ment of a law that will give them a premium on what they make and sell at a profit. That is called pro- tection of industry. Other men organize to protect their labor. That is called restraint of trade. A lot of men secure the enact- ment of a law that will give them a premium on what they make and sell at a profit. That is called pro- tection of industry. Other men organize and demand that they be not’ discriminated against. That is called an attack up- on the judiciary. The ‘400 ask for an oppor- spends $30,000 for dainties, $50,- 000 for flowers and display $2,000,- 000 worth of diamonds. That is call- ed an evidence of prosperity. ~The ‘4,000’ ask for an oppor- tunity to work for a living wage. That is called an evidence of shift- lessness. A body of men scheme until they get a franchise. That is called a vested right. Another body of men ask for an equal chance before the law. That is called interference with vested rights. One body of men organize a big manufacturing company and exploit the labor of children. That is called business enterprise. Another body of men insist upon abolishing child labor. They are charged with interfering with the rights of employers. One body of men limit production. This is called business enterprise. Another body of men force strict apprenticeship rules. They are charg- ed with preventing American youth from learning useful trades. A corporation threatens to close down unless its preferred candidate is elected. That is called good busi- ness judgment. Another organization advises its membership to vote a certain way. That is called an effort to deliver the labor vote. One corporation corporation out of business by threats, bribery and _ intimidation. That is called competition. An organization of another kind seeks by argument to prevent un- fair competition. That is called labor union tyranny. Will somebody please explain why there should be this distinction with- out a difference in the matter of defi- nitions—and always in favor of the corporation, the ‘‘400’’ and the vest- ed rights?—-Commoner. ————_4+<< > —___ ‘ A healthy man is a king in his own right; an ®&nhealthy man is an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds. up: sound health—keeps you well. organize to protect That is called restraint forces another a Why He Lost His Friends. He was always wounding their feelings, making sarcastic or funny remarks at their expense. He was cold and reserved in his manner, cranky, gloomy, pessimis- tic. - He was suspicious of everybody. He never threw the door of his heart wide open to people, or took them into his confidence. He was always ready to receive as- sistance from his friends, but al- ways too busy~or too stingy to assist them in their time of need. He regarded friendship as a lux- ury to be enjoyed, instead of an op- portunity for service. He never iearned that implicit, generous trust is the very foundation stone. of friendship. He never thought it worth while to spend time in keeping up his friendship. He did not realize that friend- ship will not thrive on sentiment alone; that there must be service to nourish it. He did not know the value of thoughtfulness in little things. He borrowed money from them. He was not loyal to them. He never hesitated to _ sacrifice their reputation for his advantage. He was always saying mean things abou them in their absence. He measured them by their ability to advane him.—Success Magazine. —_———_~~++@>o—__ Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner ses. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. —_——+-<+-_—___ A New York business man writes to the Bureau of Manufactures that he has investigated the matter of producing galalith from skimmed milk in Europe, and purposes manu- facturing it in the United States. It is now imported to a small extent. pn ADD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE Asparagus had its origin in Europe and temperate Western Asia. * Automobiles are now used in the rounding up of cattie on the big ranches in Texas. One auto line runs from San Angelo to Ozona, 180 miles. Howard Buchanan, of Royersford, Pa., says he saw a wasp split the skin of a cabbage worm, roll it up into a small ball and fly away with it. Consul General W. R. Holloway reports that the city of “Halifax ranks eighth in value of products in the list of manufacturing cities of Canada. its annual output figures at $6,972,000. After watching 152 women alight from street cars the observer report- ed that one out of each 18 got off correctly, facing in the direction the cars were ga‘ng, and then added he thought they intended to make it unanimous, but made mistakes. —_——__++e>-o——_—_— Political Speaking. Hon. R. N. Hackett will speak at the fololwing places: Stony Point, Monday night, Sep- tember 21st at 8 o’clock. Bryantsville Academy, Tuesday afternoon, September 22d at 2 o’clock. Olin, Tuesday night, September 22nd at 8 o’clock. Cool Spring, Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd at 2 p. m. ° The public is urged to attend these speakings. Hon. J. W. Bailey will fill the fol- lowing appointments. Troutman, Sept. 23a, at 2 p. m. Statesville, Sept. 22 at 8 p. m. Long’s school house, Sept 23d at 2 o’clock in afternoon. Mooresville, Sept. 23 at 8 o’clock at night. ; The public is urged to hear Mr. Bailey, for he can pull off his collar and make ’em like “Cam” Caldwell. Hon. Zeb V. Long will speak at Abernathy’s school house, Septem- ber 19, at 8 p. m. Hon. L. C. Caldwell will speak at Cool Spring on Sept. 19, at 8 o’clock. CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL. City Electrician: J. D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT. Aldermen. First Ward. W. T. Kincaid and C. V. Henkel. Seeond Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. Police Department. Chief : CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. Patrolmen: Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. ‘Fire Department. Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNOR. Townships in the Coulty. Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- burg, Coddle Creek, Coneord, Cool Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Fallstown, New Hope, Olin, Sharpsburg, Shiloh, Statesville Turnersburg, Union @fove. ————+2>2—__ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Designing Engraving Printing Publishing Plain and Colored Postal Card Publishing Ne CARDS, Fine Stationery— Business, Social and Wedding. Write R. AMBROSE MILLER AD-WRITING - AD-SETTING . PLATES 209 East Forty-Second S*., Nex ¥ ork, U.S.A. Special—For 54 cents we wii! aii 1% Fin é z N e Call: Cards (name only) in neat box. Send P.O.M a Oraer—no stamps. Send G$c if : céisiratios is de sirec John Walker and Burette Walker. oney ]. We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY ~ and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_~++2>>——_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. ‘Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —__~++@>>_—_ See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Ps Winston-Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. 5 There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. __ Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody cap compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainment and amusement of the people. 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VoL Wa GREAT Every I and Repré to W the Wash the whi nation state of ington fare thé wiping of humé Congres today, the la and ed gathere the me of the its disp iew, it congres The co ' until O. torical ed wh events Eve the Un congres and So their n savants his rety Preside tive in probab sions. The Tuberc 1905, ¢ simila That tk more i decessc ence ar ly adm gress tq and wi many y Repr foreigr is eage securin dresses most p Britain Germa Americ Chai ry Com Fig Chie funds of alo been f¢ ted tod al com > made _ that h the e states. “Tb said. could that rg er th in sha for the To thd my tin | states _ pulling Cha - Opinio could . is for > cessfu lican s - that A > colum | Mr. B The VoL 1. War on With Plague GREATEST IN WORLD’S HISTORY. Every Important State of the Union, and Forty-Six Other Countries Kepresented—Purpose of Congress to Wipe the White Plague From the Face of the Earth. Washington, Sept. 21.—Enemies of the white plague from every civilized nation of the earth and from every state of the union assembled in Wash- ington to begin a world-wide war- fare that is expected to result in the wiping out of this terrible scourage of humanity. The fifth International Congress on Tuberculosis, convened today, represents beyond all doubt the largest aggregation of scientific and educated humanitarians ever vathered in a single city. Backed by the medical and sociological science of the age, with unlimited funds at its disposal and a definite object in iew, it seems hardly possible that the congress can fail of attaining its end. The convention opened today, to last until October 12, will likely be a his- torical event and will be remember- ed when other more. spectacular events are forgotten. Every important commonwealth of the Union has sent committees to the congress, and the nations of Europe and South Africa are represented by their most distinguished physicians, savants and humanitarians. Upon his return to Washington tomorrow, President Roosevelt will take an ac- tive interest in the congress and will probably preside at some of the ses- sions. The last International Congress on ‘Tuberculosis was held in Paris in 1905, and three years before that a similar congress was held in London. That the present meeting will be far more important than any of its pre- decessors, both in attendance, influ- ence and practical results, is general- ly admitted. This is the first con- gress to be held in the United States, and will probably be the last for many years to come. Representatives of the forty-six foreign countries are here and there is eager competition for the honor of securing the next congress. Ad- dresses will be made by some of the most prominent scientists of Great Britain, Canada, France, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Russia and Latin America. ——_++@>e—_—_——_ CAMPAIGN FUNDS LOW. Chairman of National Republican Committee Admits the Fact—The Fight Will Last Only Thirty Days. Chicago, Ill., Sept. 21.—That the funds necessary to defray the expense of a long, vigorous campaign have not been forthcoming was frankly admit- ted today by Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock, of the republican nation- al committee. The statement was made in explanation of the delays that have attended the beginning of the campaign work in most of the states. “Tt have no apologies to make,’’ he said. “We knew long ago that we could not waste our funds, and for that reason we decided that the prop- er thing to do was to get the states in shape for an effective campaign for the last month preceding election. To that end I have devoted most of my time to the adjustment of faction- al differences in a large number of states where the republicans were not pulling together.’” Chairman Hitchcock expressed the opinion that if an active campaign could be earried on for 30 days—that is for the month of October—the re- publican national ticket will be suc- cessful in all of the normally repub- lican states and in most of the states that have been put in the doubtful column by conservative politicians. ———__~++@- Mr. Bailey and a Democratic Club : Tonight. The democrats of Statesville town- ship will organize a democratic club at the court house tonight, when Mr. Josiah William Bailey, of Raleigh, democratic candidate for elector at large, will speak. Our people have ® great pleasure in store for them in hearing Mr. Bailey, who is one of the most gifted and foreeful speakers in the state. It is hoped all democrats will attend and help organize the club. = ANOTHER CHILD ABANDONED. oe Father is a Wilmington Man—Tot Left With a Negro Woman—Mar- ried Second Wife, and She Object- ed to Child. Wilmington, Sept. 21.—The Salva- tion Army at Wilmington, through James Yates and several friends who have interested themselves, is investi- gating a sensational report of the abandonment of a 2-year-old white child to the care of a negress yester- day a week ago in Norfolk, the cir- cumstances being such as to indicate that the father is a resident of this city and is employed at a_ leading Front street establishment, the pro- prietors of which are also making a careful inquiry into the matter. Sun- day night at the Lynnhaven Hotel, one of the largest and most fashiona- ble hostelries in Norfolk, a man giv- ing his name as “James Culmer”’ reg- istered, carrying in his arms a pretty flaxen-haired baby. The clerk asked about the child and the father replied that the mother would be there in a few days. The guest and child were assigned a room and the man rarely left there. However, he arranged with one ofthe negro bell boys to have Amanda Perry, a negress on New street, to care for the child that day, stating that he was going to the races. “Culmer” paid his bill Monday morning and disappeared. Mean- time he had taken the child to the negro woman’s house and made her a liberal offer to care for the little one, bringing a suit case with a good al- lowance of clothes for the child. He promised to return for the baby Mon- day night night, stating that if he was late not to be worried; that he would stop by that night any way to see the little one. When the white man did not return Tuesday morning the colored woman reported the case to the police au- thorities and the child, which is para- lyzed on the side, was turned over to Miss Seeley, matron at the central police station. Later the colored woman received a letter purporting to be from a friend of the family in New Yorfk stating that the child he left with her was not his own but that a friend “whose wife died about a year ago in New York; that his name was Harry Atkinson, who left his wife and child about sixteen months ago, and that he (the friend from New York) had come to Norfolk with the hope of finding him and had been three weeks looking for him. The colored woman was begged in the let ter to see some charitable person so that a home for her could be found until the father was found and she would be liberally paid. —_—_++a>-o—_———_ INDICTED FOR ILLEGAL SALES. Six Whites and Two Negroes Arrested For the Mlegal Sale of Intoxicating Liquors. Newbern Sun. A large crowd was at the court house today at 12 o’clock to hear the trial of eight prisoners charged with the illegal selling of liquor. Two justices of the peace, Barring- ton and Hines were present to try the cases, but after lengthy discussions and time killing, which consumed about two hours, it was decided to postpone the case until tomorrow at 9 o’clock. Rev. J. W. Ham, pastor of the Tab-. ernacle church of this city figures conspicuously in these cases, as he has in several others of like character Mr. Ham by the aid of two white and two colored detectives, who were em- ployed for this special purpose, made a wholesale arrest last night. Eighteen warrants were sworn out and the following are the names of those arrested and placed in jail to await trial: Baker Bryan, Fred Bryan Joe Tisdale, Gray Hawk, Gus Roun- tree,, Mack Hudson, W. J. Thurston an Lon Bell. The state is represented by D. E. Henderson and the defence by R. B. Nixon and R. W. Williasmon. —_—_+@-———_ Among the Sick. Rev. W. L. Wilhelm who recently underwent an operation at Long’s sanatorium, _returned to his home near Cleveland this morning. The condition of Mrs. J. D. Cox, who is at the Billingley hospital does not improve much. Mrs. C. R. Gaither is resting very well today. —————_++@o—_——— Married Last Night. Last night at Judge Sloan’s home, on East Front street, Miss Minnie Wooten and Mr. Marshall A. Pool were quietly married, Judge Sloan of- ficiating. VENI Night Riders At Shelby SAY THAT THEY MEAN BUSINESS Leading Ginner Near Shelby Gets Notice to Shut Down—Determined Not to Take Less Than 12 Cents for Cotton. —_—_——— Shelby, Sept. 22.—One of the lead- ing ginners near the city has re- ceived notification by writing that the farmers are determined to hold their cotton for 12 cents. They also stated that to establish this price, no more ginning will be al- lowed in that locality. The ginner was notified that unless he shut down his gin, and remain closed until cot- ton reached 12 cents, they would burn up his ginnery. A postcript was added, stating this: ‘““You may consider this a joke, but the farmers mean _ business this time.’? This letter is the first step of this kind taken toward night rider per- ’formances, as they have been under- taken and accomplished in other states with regard to various crops. — Farmers’ Union Meeting. Editor Mascot: The Farmers’ Union of Iredell county met in regular session at the courthouse in Statesville, Saturday, September 19th at_11 o’clock a. m. Nearly all locals were represented. Messrs. W. H. Hunter, J. L. Aber- nethy, J. C. Murdoch and T. W. Woodsides were appointed conduc- tors. Committee appointed at last meet- ing to see local banks about loaning money on bonded warehouse receipts of cotton reported favorably. The vice president was called to the chair and the president made a talk on holding the cotton crop and also a report, given him by Dr. Alexander, | of the national meeting at Fort Worth September Ist. Arkansas was the only state that reported anything like an average crop. Weed lage enough but not well fruited came from all the states. Several commit- tees were apointed to look after vari- ous interests of the Union. Arrangements will be perfected within the next few days and possibly within twenty four hours by which all the fertilizers needed by the union will be obtained at moderately low prices. The meeting adjourned subject to call of the president. J. M. WATTS, Sec.-Treas. —_————3 + > —___—- Speaking for Saturday Night. The following appointments have been made for Saturday night, Sep- tember 26th: H. P. Grier, Esq., to address the Shiloh township democratic club at Elgin school house. Geo. B. Nicholson, Esq., to address the Cool Spring township democratic club at Fifth Creek school house. Zeb V. Long, Esq., will speak at Bethany school house when a demo- cratic club will be organized for the township. Messrs. Dorman Thompson and J. A. Hartness will speak at Trinity school house when a democratic club will be organized. —_~<+-o_—_—_—- Communion Services. The holy communion will be cele- brated at Mt. Hermon the 4th Sunday in September at 11 a.m. On Satur- day before preaching at 11 a. m. Friday, September 25th, the catechet- ical class will be met from 9 2. m. to 4 p.m. At St. Martin’s the holy communion will be observed the first Sunday in October at 11 a. m., and at Sharon the second Sunday in October at ll a. m. ,Preaching at each church on Saturday before at 11 o’clock. Cc. J. SOX. ——_++@-o——_ Circus Car Here. Ringling’s big advertising car came here last night. There is abou! 40 men with this car *ho went out in different parts of the county to 4> advertising. ——_++@e>-oe———"—_ The Statesville Gun Club has been organized with twenty-five members. These gentlemen will buy clay pigeon traps and do practice shooting. ee EO - Oe Unele Josh Jenkins’ show will be an attraction at the opera house next Saturday night, September 26. ¢ Statesville, N. C., Tuesday Evening, September 22, 1908. Cotton Mills shut Down 140,000 OPERATIVES ARE IDLE. Dispute Over Wages Between Oper- tives and Employers—Forty Mil- lion Spindles Idle. Manchester, Eng., Sept. 21.—More than 400 cotton mills in Lancashire are idle as the result of dispute over wages between the operatives and the employers. This means that 40,000,- 000 spindles are wholly or partially stopped; that more than $250,000, of capital is not bringing in any return and that 140,000 operatives are with- out work, and losing something over $700,000 in wages a week. In view of the present glutted con- dition of the market it is not believed that this cessation of work will en- tail heavy damages to the employers. It is not felt here that the strike will last long for the card room workers are expected soon to take a second ballot and agree to the 5 per cent re- duction in wages. — FOUR VILLAGES THREATENED. Six Lives Lost—-Though Checked by Rains, the Flames are Renewed— Families Driven From Home. Escanaba, Mich., Sept. 21.—Forest fires, broke out anew last night and four villages north of Escanaba are surrounded by flames tonight. The villages threatened are Niagara, Quinnesec, Forest City and Hermans- ville, At all those places telephone and telegraph communication is cut off and all relief trains are carrying the people out the territory. At Forest City where the Morgan Cedar and Lumber Company’s big mill is situated, flames circle the vil- lage and a_ freshening of the wind may devastate the town. \The mill has been closed down and every bus-: iness suspended, while 400 men are in the outskirts of the village fighting the flames. ‘ At Iron ‘Mountain today the fami- lies of twelve farmers were driven from their homes. At Quinnesec, many have been taken to safety in relief trains and efforts are making to reach others in more remote regions toward which the flames are advancing rapidly. Hermansville, where a big wooden- ware plant is situated, is said to be in imminent danger. At Niagara, where there is a large paper mill, the fire reached the limits of the village last night. Relief trains have been sent and a number of families taken out. The fire stopped after several hundreds of cords of pulp wood were destroyed, but the danger is not yet passed. Everything is as dry as tinder. et -O - Aleck in Town. The newspaper boys were rather surprised—pleasantly so—to see a face in town that reminded one of twenty years ago. That face came in Thursday and remained over night. It was the smiling countenance of Aleck Gilmore, who twenty years ago cut a wide swath in Manchester jour- nalistic fields when connected with the now defunct Daily Press. It was when Messrs. Challis and Eastman were proprietors of the Press. Mr. Gilmore is now. the editor of the Ire- dell county Mascot and the Evening Mascot of Statesville, N. C., and makes a specialty of printing the pa- pers for many of the smaller towns in North Carolina. Mr. Gilmore has been in the south about ten years. Aleck Gilmore’s friends hardly knew him and there were but a few of the old time newspaper boys on deck who were here when he “‘ran the town,’”’ for Aleck virtually had the run of the town and he will tell you so himself. He found The Union and Mirror still doing business at the same old stands, but many of the boys had gone. Herb Eastman, Ed- die Coffin, Elmer Snow and Elmer Brown were dead, and there were s0 many new faces that no doubt Aleck thought he was in Chicago. Mr. Gilmore wore a broad sombre- ro and a flowing moustache—two or- naments that he did not possess while in Manchester twenty years ago, but he still had the twinkling eyes and the good-natured laugh as of old. He also had a very thick halo of general prosperity about him, which + MASc + PERSONAL NOTES. You Don’t Know. in the city. in Charlotte. this morning. the city today. Mr. A. J. Salley Taylorsville this morning. lotte on business yesterday. ite. Mr. C. E. Stoan. paper, returned last night from extended trip north. visiting her parents. statute. Her mother, Mrs. N. ing Miss Elmira to Greensboro. ' ———— er CHELSEA SWEPT BY FIRE. More Than Twenty Malden, Everett, and Atwood & McManus, tenments adjoining. scurry out for their lives. was caught, structure. At 9:45 Kelly Bros., shoe factory; Cottles’ lumber yard. sea bottling works and the plant have been destroyed. carry in their arms. lumber yard, burned out. Stains and Tinges.. Sioa a iene The market was steady. New York Market. 10 points in spots. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: happy slave. well, Some Happenings Among Those . Paople You Know and Others Mr. M. L. Lentz of Stony Point, is Mrs. H. W. Clifford spent yesterday Mr. C. V. Henkle went to Tennessee Mr. J. S. Orin of Troutman is in returned from Hon. L. C. Caldwell was in Char- Misses Lillian and Mae Morrison are at the Davis Springs near Hidden- Miss Janie Rivers of Taylorsville. will arive here this evening to visit Mr. A. H. Gilmore, Editor of this an Mrs. C. B. Mott returned yesterday from Morganton, where she has been Mr. H. B. Stirrett of Charlotte, ar- rived this morning, and will spend a few days with Mr. Jim Mac Connelly. Miss Elmira Mills went to Raleigh today to assume duties at Peace In- B. Mills went to Mt. Airy, accompany- Factories and Dwellings Have Been Destroyed— General Alarm Sent Out for Help. Boston, Sept. 21.—A general fire- alarm summoning help from Boston, surrounding places was sounded at 8 o’clock for 2 fire which has already destroyed the immense box manufacturing plant of Sixth street, Chelsea, and«which threatened the big manufacturing plants and the The Atwood & McManus factory— a three-story wooden building, was swept by the flames so rapidly that the 250 hands employed there had to The big shoe factory of Lee Bros., and of Walton & Logan, adjoining the burning box factory, are in dan- ger of being destroyed. The side of the Lee Bros. plant nearest the fire and the firemen are working to save the endangered the following plants were in flames and destroyed: Atwood & McManus box factgry; Pope & Not only is the Atwood & McManus plant a fire-swept wreck, but several million feet of valuable lumber, most of it dried and ready to be worked up, have been destroyed. The Chel- of the John Carr Plumbing Company The fire swept along Everett ave- nue from the..Atwood & McManus plant, and burned 14 houses, the oc- cupants fleeing with what light furn- iture and other possessions they could Carr Bros. brass factory, on Car- ter street, and George T. Emery’s mahogany yard, on Everett; a three- story house adjoining, owned by Jas. Hogan and Pope & Cottle (second) as it is known, are Fire engines are on the scene from Boston, Charlestown, Somerville, Stoneham, Malden, Everett, and Re- vere. ; ee ed COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling........... 9 Good middling.. .... ........ 8% Middling.. ...... Eee ol totic otek 8 The New York showed a decline of October ...... : ie eee 8.83 December... .. RR AR A RR a FAUT oon ote in oe ole 8.54 MATCH is ee << S-O% A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un- Burdock Blood Bitters builds up sound health—keeps you did not exist score of years ago. raised memories of old times, right.—Manchester, N. H., Union. for Aleck Gilmore a Mr. Gilmore’s visit to Manchester all Mascot Mule aS a Prize MULE VALUABLE TO THE PARTY. The County Showing the Lalergest Percentage Increzs2 in the Electo- ral Vote Gets the Mule—Broke to Work. New York, September 21.—W. J. Bryan has offered the mascot mule presented him by the Agricultural Society of Minnesota as a prize to the county showing the largest percent- age of increase in the vote for demo- cratic electors over the average vote for electors in the last three cam- paigns. The offer is contained in a letter from the presidential candidate to National Chairman Mack. The letter from Mr. Bryan read as fol- lows:: “The Agricultural society of Minne- sota presented me with a mule as a mascot for this campaign, and after a consultation with the newspaper representatives sojourning at Lincoln he was named Major Minna-mascot— ‘Minn’ for Minnesota, ‘a’ for agricul- tural society. “‘The title of ‘Major’ was given to him in honor of a newspaper repre- sentative who voiunteered to be the firsteto ride him and who for a brief space of time was in close proximity to the mule. He has since been rid- den, and I think will be safe for rid- ing by election day, and is broken to work. “Desiring to make this mule valu- able to the party, I propose that he offered as a prize to the county show- ing the largest percentage of increase in the vote of electors over the aver- age vote for electors in the last three campaigns, on the condition that the county shall turn the mule over to the precinct securing the largest gain, the democrats of that precinct to vote the mule to the democrat in the pre- cinct who in their judgment has con- tributed most to the increase in the precinct. “If this plan is satisfactory to you, please make the announcement and let the mule do hts part in getting out the democratic vote.”’ ——++ oe —__—_———_ “Uncle Josh Jenkins.” The “‘Wizard of Oz,’ the famous adventures of the “Scarecrow” and the merry “Tin Woodman” through the wondrous “Land of Nod” are tales familiar to all of us—big and little. Who among us has not fol- loyed them in their mythical wander- ings? “The Scarecrow” and the merry “Tin Woodman” have both been brought to real life in famous stage impersonations that are start- lingly real. In “Uncle Josh Jenkins” which comes to the opera house Sep- tember 26, there is a young man, Mr. Clyde Long, whose stage portrayal in character make-up of the ‘“Scare- crow” is said to be little short of mar- velous. Critics pronounce it as being creation beyond comparison, one that must be seen to be appreciated. In scarecrow language he is described as being a person with a stuffy tired feeling, attimes a little shaky on his pins. Some people take him for a man of straw, but he doesn’t care a straw for that. And his wondrous broad smile is a sight to behold. << - Mr. Cowles’ Appointments. Chas. H. Cowles, Republican candi- date for congress will speak at the following places: Evalin, Wednesday, September 30, at 4 o’clock. Harmony, Thursday, October ist, at 1 o’clock. Moore’s School House, Bethany township, October 1, at 8 o’clock. Bradford’s, Shiloh township, Fri- day, October 2nd at 2 o’clock. (Troutman’s school house, District No. 7, Fallstown township, Friday, October 2d, at 8 o’clock. Simpson’s school house, Barringer 2 o’clock. Statesville, Saturday night, Octo- ber 3rd, at 7:30 o’clock. Republican county candidates will be present at the above appointments. ee... j Changes Position. Mr. Davies McLelland, who has been with the Statesvile Drug Co., for some time went to Mooresville this morning. Mr. MeLelahd will take his old po- sition with the Goodman Drug Store in that city. Mr. McLelland was with this firm before he came here. township, Saturday, October 3rd, at ~ I en s re iy de ee e er r t en en at OS Se r e a si g e r t e d e ax i n k t e e r s SEE ER ALES LEMAR NT RE aE RE TRE eee eS cove cejece 902 7eceseCeces” 728 Ce eee eRe seeeeatoe ecetecoteC eter eN te © A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE | CANDY HE SENDS. j / oS RO S E S TE R R E S EB E S I E I B E S IR E RE D E SL B E E E E I S E B I E I C S E ES : DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. but Dr. ae W a Will not ae nge either ker costume or her figure. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 ea = ae of ours sass that THE EVENING MASCOT|,,° o2%s.cou% of om sere mi i j v E NORWOOD, Publisher. Judge Alton B. Parker is now S VANC = cit ae handing out™accusations to _Candi- | frequently suffer great pain and misery during the A. H. GILMORS, City . date James S. Sherman. Parker? iss ae _ t th peneficial f = as He's the man who | e change of life. It is at this time that the $4.00 a Year Parker? Oh, yes! 10 Cents a Week used to go in swimming out at Eso- | affont ot taking Cardui-i is most appreciated, by, those pus. a She wants , Of course its ° ° » Subscription Price, = ubscription Price, - ~ sintered at the Postofiice in Statesvilie ee 2 who find that it relieves their distress. —ALWAYS FRESH AT— x. C., as second-class mail matter. 3 Farmer James Wilson secretary of | is ne W. F. HALLS : Prescriptionist | agriculture, says he would not leave} DEMOCRATIC TICKET. his present job for a United States by 5 i 080808087E70~! eS ee: ns 7@0808COD858., —_— senatorship. Neither would we e eoeoeos NATIONAL. leave ours if we had to go to Wash-|% —=—=—_—_ ing and rub elbows with cattle like 7 > +. For President: Depew and Platt. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. for Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. z Out in St. Louis, a nice young girl |} has written a complete play in fifteen it Will Help You SEVERAL THINGS NA Ei s pe fl A De s eS a RR S RY ai hy , ' PEE AT Ta y : . PP A R Th] es s iy ra p Ne US E S F ai e ne oe sp e t e d e h ih v i a s : ve l aS ES P NS S ) OC ai ge ra 3 ‘ = ay e . ee ) 1 OS I ta n ! ae a SU E wa Sh e r e e hours. Perhaps in sixteen years | 35s : : STATE ee ee ee ee Mrs. Lucinda C. Hil, of Freeland, O., wee Are to be considered in selecting your Bank . a manager who will be willing to = : ~ Ira Cf — rod so bac diy & Hor Governor: produce it. Before I pee to | take Cardui, I ee Fe W. W. KITCHIN. key Gen a cola tact (EBL W2S afraid to He down at night. ri begs S U0 te rey i née ast e ins ,aAWe: = Por Lieutenant Governor. Turkey imported and so as etter eae week. ns hove * ei take it I felt b Now — eae i > nat} hepnwe ¢ I can ee like a girl of 16 and the change = he of life has neariy left me.: ” Try Cardui. if AT ALL DRUG STORES su year 5,365,760 pounds of ordinary i soap, and 51,130 jounds of that sweet smelling kind, they call toilet soap, and yet some people have been so unkind as to say that Turkey is =e OP O RS E BO R S A RO S EE R E S 4S ? 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. tThe care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of HC W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: 9 B8 8 O8 09 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 9 8 0 8 80 F2 8 8 08 0 BO S OS OS S TS S a % Five “dirty.” ETE as ee 2 5 < . Street RB. ete ee 3 PEER Ge of accomodation displaved — For State Auditor: We are certainly sorry for poor old ——— oe eee bv th e| Officers and Em- ~ § B. F. DIXON. Governor Hughes, really not for old = agueiae: @9ee00000cC00e eee ployees pie For Attorney General: man Hughes, but for his family. It ki : Public eS 2 piece dake : c xperience of ns T W. BICKETT. is terrible on a man’s wife and dau | @ K We Sell © 4TH. Thebankinge nace eee . .|ters, when they pick their husband F ) Y ou How ic For Commissioner of Agriculture: and father up bodily and throw him = G Officers. W. A. GRAHAM, For Corporation Commissioner : 102 town; buildit out into utter darkness. STH. The ability of the bank to Properly and Promptly [- Dorothy Dodd Shoes? B. F. AYCOCK. In one of the letters which the Ge 5 For Superintendent of Education: | Maseet boy. who is now up in Yan- £ hey are not the * ‘just as Handle al! Your Business Ree OE pee a good” kind, but the best. To Those Desiring the Embodi- eek eo TUNG. [Dott me! The girls un here are just Ff you want the best for ment of These Features are J. R. YOUNG. something terrible. They used to ; £ he Service of THE For Labor Commissioner : make clothes to fit the shape, but now the same price buy them. Offered T ERN M. L. SHIPMAN. they make the shape to fit the clothes.”’ —_——— SH JUDGE PARKER’S CHARGES. It will be remembered that : Alton B. Parker in 1904, was a democratic candidate for presi- dent charged that great corporations were contributing campaign funds. President Roosevelt made reply to Judge Parker’s aceusation and Perfect In style, perfect in fit, perfect in making. .. Made in four grades---Pat, Gun Metal, Vice and Tan Be sure the name, Doro- thy Dodd, is on bottom. Ii you have not bought Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE Twel ain in th CAPITAL udze when he CONGRESSIONAL. For Congress: RICHARD N, HACKETT. 59 0 0 0 5 9 8 O6 E O O C 0 0 0 5 6 6 0 0 $100.000 a ing. Cloth COUNTY. sought to make it appear that the | specnoezenecove.ece jens 7ejens760808 808050 oO BOBTACeDE 28090008080 ed Pp democratic candidate was not telling them do it now. - a eoedececesosec econ cececevecececes Sete ee cae eo TTT r S t the truth. Doubtless many thousands - ‘or senator: of persons tock Roosevelt’s word for | Kr mw ZEB V. LONG. this until they finally iearned from & Sherrill- White Company @ @ $ Hor Representatives : the insurance investigation of 19¢5.1e@ 5 N D. TOMLIN and from other disclosures that = / 304 West Broad St., Statesville, N.C. © STS e. eo @ Judge Parker, evidentty in position Z. V. TURLINGTON to know what he was ta ee eee HeSseecseooosseseeeososcss nl : the conduct of its busi. : On Superintendent of Instruction: | y.44 made no accel oa — L oO. WHITE. Judge Parker, delivered an ad- a i} ER er * TE Praise the methods em- For County Surveyor: dress last Wednesday. = poare a is SS He ES ted ployed by eae anh fer RB. F. BIVES chairman of the New York Demo-| 2 ae has = Sage cratic State Convention, in which he | FROM 5 Be For Coroner: P. C. CARLTON, For Sheriff: charged that in 1906, after all the! revelations had been made of th: cogrupt alliance between the ce: srpor_ | THE LARGEST pe Ed # MAIL ORDER & K HGUSE IN THE WORLD THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO,, Atlanta, Ga, ness, Fair and courteous both tl} treatment is always ¢x- cor he j , tended to our depositors, . JAMES M. DEATON. atYons and the Republican party two tablished 1860 whether their depositsare They 4 For Register of Deeds: years before, and f or many years We ali know that knowledge is power; |... Old Folks" Bibles «»-Books for Girls " lt 3 : date. > previously, the chairman of ¢} >» Re- but most of us are unable to buy books to acquire ee S. Teachers Bibles Books for Boys large or small. © 1s OU } knowledge frome) (3) G5 vee ih ee mre Family Bibles = §..... Novels, High Grade S S i JAMES E. B : : aaa : 7 ‘. publican Congressional Committee However, we have solved the problem. mt — aos Bibles — sf... Young People's Library desire that our reputa- . zi . TMB Ue cree ee se ene nie Lei eS tplee i came usiness Guide se x For Treasurer: Born want street for fands to be) See, ae tion for justice and fair W. REESE SLOAN. used in the election ot ‘i:e republican Every home needs a good library. By ff" ee oe Soe — Soi ae dealine shonid al that < ; elie : our plan you can buy one, two or three books, oralarge f"""" Sie en eee Ce ea, ibg shou:d equ For County Commissioners members of congress. collection of books, ON CREDIT. [= Sex Sec Ee ia eoes So saceeee d Bhat Chairman was JamesiS.:Sher= | {ee me mien ou amie ee Ienmm t ehe Bevosee — ictionaries =f... ings of Plati’m& Pulpid for finial integrity ani é Wwe ee OE | MAA TEA CET nue Dian ft... ildren’s Story Books §...... American Star Speaker N. B. MILLS. HOW TO GET OUR PLAN eee ee . ° mand and this Mr. Sher EV ERTE ES THOM Eee ce ert rere mers ere ert eet aerate em AU Children’s Histories fh... Wild Beasts, Birds, ete. solidit = = ° Cc SUMMERS ~ ‘ - Sherma S DOW Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, iy. 27s aie H. C. the Republican candidate for vice- ao this adverti as aa mail to us, and re = ee RF GAITHER president; of his public career the Reena - SReccenet me ieaes oeaice Se or a SE = State. . = © eh Be sure to mention this caver. treet an o. F.O. Box, or R. F. D. D. E. TURNER. most widely known fact is that he Be = SS yas among the staunchest supporters ea OF STATESVI LLE J. W. HAGER. was among t up] a in Congress of Speaker Cannon’s strangling policy toward progressive legislation. Mr. Sherman may, and probably will, deny these statements made by Judge Parker, but said denial will INCORPON ATED CAPITAL $25,000 00. OFFICERS: ne STIMPSON, Pres.; C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; F. B. BUNCH. See. & Treas. ; J. A. KNOX, Asst. See. & Treas. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON, J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. H. HILL. ————++@ > >—_—_ WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his ex- pectations in quality or length of service. Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 22.—For North Carolina partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. have little weight with those who re- member President Rooseveit’s ve- hement denial four years ago of charges that were to be substantiated 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. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Dieser: : Lt Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, J. A. Knox, W.S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K. Lazen- —_—_—_+ +> + __-—_ — sees Set force and finality Draughon’s ccm-| /bings done by halves are neyer by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B. Watts. Slantah, Mr. Redmond! aay i : BOOKKEEPIN petitors, by not done right _——————_~<~<+=>>-.——___- +4 __—_ Pig is quoted higher boti in Pitts- burg and Chicago. Mr. Taft’s age is now sixth of his weight. _——— t+ oe Arkansas went democratic but lrardly anybody seems to notice it. ——— <4 Arkansas has likewise gone dry. This enlarges the arid area by about 54,000 square miles. —_———_+e>-——_ Out in Chicago the price of pork is about one- SEARCH FOR GAS WITH A MATCH. Terrific Explosion Occurs, Blowing |S Three Men High in the Air—Re- ceived Serious Injuries. New York, Sept. 22.—By the breaking of a big water main on 123 Hudson street, a large section of the street was caved in. Little notice was taken of this, until the smell of Sas was detected. Robert Broth, Benj. Brash and William Sass went out to investigate. Striking matches to find the leak, a accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHERTHAND fore coxtc! Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and bock- let, "Why Learn Telegr: aphy?’’ which explains all, call on or write JNO. F. DRAUGHON, President DRAUCHCN’S I Know of Some Good REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Rear cf Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. a i © N {1 oO Oo Zz > QD @) © Ge e 2. — OF HOLIDAY We will close our Store X Merchants and Farmers’ Z oO Wo ee e fo r O: higher than it has been before for six | tremendous explosion ineamen 4: {PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Bargains! Fr iday evening, Sept. 0 sears a somebody must be curred. (We also Teach by Mail) 2 5, Re NO gaa ae ee = = = ee oe ee rhe street was Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- in Second-Hand Go-Carts, at 6 0 clock and re- aa urled skyward. tigh They love so dearly to tell us about Col. Bryan’s record. But we haven’t heard any complaint about that which comes a la phonograph. _—__—~+~oeo—___—_ The Rooseveltian punch bowl may be able to enerbriate, but up to date it doesn’t seem to have done much in the cheering line. —————_<—<@>-o—_—__— The New York World insists that Col. Bryan would poll more votes as the heir to Grover Cleveland’s poli- tics than as the heir to Theodore Roosevelt’s politics. But what about above this went the three men. Sass going above the buildings on the street. The other two did not receive such a full force of the explosion. They were all unconscious when they hit the ground. The men were immediately remov- ed to St. Mary’s hospital, where the} doctors say they have a slight chance to recover. ————__+<>- Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for such It subdues the pain and heals the emergencies. } lumbia or Washington, D. C. ; CHESTER BROS. (108 SOUTH CERHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats ‘ete c. Just Received a Fresh ‘lot of Swifts Premium ‘Hams. | Statesville, N. C. | Phone 110. i Suecessors to P. A. Jones, BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see me. —- f ; : ee ee All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention, The Repair Man. (A. W. Holler Plumbing (Co. open Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at 6 o'clock. ¢ Kindly get your orders if Friday and on Saturday ° evening after 6 o’clock.§ L. A GOLDMAN; : os e his having been disinherited by both. | hurts. | St. Charles Hotel Building phone 61. 127 W Broad St PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE : 2 : Corecccsccccsccncceocee™ ei sii fo Se eae eS o i as ss he a Ba ia lA iol ail OS a sit enki bi dland sia ee iss se siSsiaatcsiieh iy — i x. * is ems mae o i SE R E K R E S CA G E KE S tt te t DD OD SD S Qn ee r ao a r aU 56 0 ar e n e : Ow e as as - ws . oe ee t © ee 20 2 0 4 2 0 8 0 8 R4 0 8 0 0 0 @ 66 . 7 O” 2 Pe r r nb 85 bC e ! 22 > BP S S e 8 ee t e 5 SP NS WD NB 89 ' S GD ) Gd SD WY SD WS WD MH ] CH DH GO DO S Y it AR 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. :-: :-: :: ge 2 eer we y -- Se eee FOR SALE _ Five room cottage on Elm Street, in good location. Four acres of nice land for truck farming, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square. Will exchange for city property in nicelocation. 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 milesfrom town; small dweliisg, good out- buildings and abundance of fruit. For further information call on or write. ERNEST G. GAITHER {nsurance and Real Estate Phone No. 23. Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- | ing. Clothing called for ana retura- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB Bryan and Taf, 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. ONC HGOHOHOROECZORSHese=S< THEY SATISFY | — RR Re oe > eS ty a Watch Our Window. = STATESVILLE DRUG CO. © Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. SHOTOHOROROOHOHESEZCEOLZ26 98% « ON OR 7 no e _ NV | PP PP EE PS EPHPEPEPEE ELE pop Fe YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. 2 Binder twine, ice cream freezers. Hammocks, American = Fieldfence, Ellwood poultry and rabbit fence. A No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. v z ply tarred roofing. 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 of everything the farmer needs. The best as- eens building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. Po t h fo t o fh fh cf h - c f o c f h fh Ro c c o cf i o e f l o c f p fr e e fh fe t : The Talk of the Town! What? | Bad Guesses Made by Men Unskilled weighs and would have much Gificulty } Cc I BS | to guess whether a given animal stand- | isu | ing before their eres weiched 500 or# “Suffered day and night the tor- 11,500 pounds. Y¥et they would have ment of itching piles. Nothing help- Bought at The Store of Quality. | | were good Yankees, within ten or twen- | ty pounds of his weight. {ments of Eurone have chasing and weichine | from carriace or draft employment to De s f al a e 4 71 i from 13,000 to nearly 1,300 pounds. i These horses go to serve the purpose ). 1. Miller’s Great Hat Sale! $2.00, $2 50 and $3 OO Styles reduced to PL.O0 Stop long enough to look at the styles on display in our show window. ). b. MILLER ES Shee Mas No Goods Charged in this Sale. 86 0 0 0 9 6 ©0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 SW O S E O O H O S S MO G I OO O ONS CGOGG66OSS86CESSSE68SS8SE as i¢ AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVIL LE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, C lerks, Merchants, Warehousemeu Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, an d all others, young or old, who are | unable to classify and put the corr eet valuation on 18 grades of Cot- ton. Thirty day scholarships in 0 ur sample rooms, or six weeks cor- respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big demand for cotton graders and cot ton buyers. Session opens Sept. Ist. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. Mora ee FREE- We want to increase This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. Evening ¢/Viascot. (La (7 Pes S ING 3 : =~ RE < iY I er it = ——= < 7 = —— IND. BUTTERS & . GIND. BUTTERS cov. SUGAR 1 OBLONG VEGETABLE EL CHEAM _ 3 aa h a a s < $i bn 98 FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have £ purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The BSOLUTELY- ON a a oe 42-PIECE VIOLET | Ne a t e te e e e e e ee ' EACH PEACE IS HANDSOWELY § DECORATFD. : £ _— — UND VEGETAL with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- & ural color and a & solid gold filligree border. ‘THE WARE IS ' THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- | LAIN CHINA... SINNER PLATES | Se ee - “rye pea By 3S fr XS 3! — : ! enineas. The desire to possess it be- | ; came irresistible. She arranged with ; Dr. Wakefield. i Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte ‘will be in Statesville, at the Inn WEIGHT OF A HORSE. in Horseflesh. ———~-+-+@>-o—_—_—__—_ no such dificuity with 2 ma Seis ae oe and prob- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. ably ve able to guess, especially if ther |} It cured me permanently.’’—Hon. John R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. Th long been pur- horses for the rring them sovern- ———__*<<>-—___ 500 pair of New Hail curtains received $2.0Y the various branches of cavelry and pair to $12.00. artillery. The animals are ordinarily assigned according to weight. The HACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. French military autherities find that STATESVILLE HOUSE military service and tra an ordinary light carriage or riding FURNISHING CO horse, such as in the United States — : = would be called a “good little bugey horse.” weighs from 300 to 400 kilo- frams—say from 800 to 900 pounds. Such horses as these are assigned to the Hght cavalry corps. The next grade above, which in civil life passes as a “coupe horse,” or carriage horse of medium weight, ranges in weight up to 480 kilograms, about 1,050 pounds. This horse goes to help mount he cavalry of the lve. Next come the fashlonable “coach F ey pn in a t e 7 Si e ad e Sag oe ERTS horses” of persons of luxury, which ens = ea ores” of persons of Tus Se? WEDSTER?’ weigh from 500 to 580 kilograms, or} Pap” We F-Eo> 5 Woe ee ee en , IN TESHATIONAL] > = DICTIONARY A Library in One Book Besides an accurate, prac- |} tical, and scholarly vocaba- fl, lary of English, enlarged }’ with 25,000 WHEW WORDS, the International contains \) History of the English Languege, Guide to Pro- Ir nunciation, Dictionary cf {i Fiction, New Gazetteer cf ji of drill for the cavalry belonging to | the reserve military forces. Above these there are still two grades of heavy horses. The first are those used for ordinary draft purposes and are commonly feund drawing the omni- buses of Paris where such vehicles are still in use. These weigh from 1,100 to 1,500 pounds. Tke heaviest horses are the Clydesdales and Per-| § cherons, which are oxen in size and | ?'. Se a y ~~ 'y strength and which welgh from 600 to, i. jpthe Werld, New Biograph- [: S00 and sometimes even up to 900 kilo- | |j ical Dictionary, Vocabulary grams—that is, from 1,300 up to near- | of Scripture Names, Greck ly 2,000 pounds. None of these Per-| ff a eS 3 co IPHNSA mare’ haaries 7 fol C S. ve 1S 12n ames, For- oa! cherons of the heaviest weight are, i cien Quotetions, Abbrevia- used in the military service, but some; jF: tions, Wetric System, Etc. ‘ of the Iighter ones are employed for f#|) esse Pages. 5009 Mlustrations. draft and artillery purp¢ses.—Buffalc | SHOULS YOU NOT OWN SUCH A BOOK ? Yommercis half WEoSIER'S COLLEGIATE DICTIUNaRY. Lerg- Ks Commercial, | PEGE est of oar abridgments. Regular and Thin ff Mt a 48 Paper Editions. 1116 Pages. 1400 Iiiustrations. §}%- a Vrite for “Dictionary Wrinkles” — Free. hk = = ! ae = ; AIDED HER RIVAL. | fie C&C. MERRIAM 60., Springfield, Mass. NC Sa Pi GET THE BEST. Pe : oy Romance ef a Lendon Society Leader | and a Diamond Necklace. \ — they liked tell many an amazing story. | S There is no need to dilate on the fasci- ; CONCRETE IDEWALKS nation which scintillating gems exer: | I i cise upon the feminine mind. That fas- can do your work right cination is a fact and may serve to ex- | plain a mortal enmity which existed | recently and probably still exists be- | experience. To one of them a highly placed admir-; J] make a spacialty of con er mentioned his intention to purchase | lady possessed more than a superficial d h ki d : h i knowledge of the value of stones, he | GOWU the kind that stays. required. The price Le was prepared | to give was £1,500. The lady jumped | work of any kind done let could have but one meaning—viz, that! me give you a bid. she herself was to be the eventual re | é : fe OSCAR UARLSON, The jewelers of Bond street could if Tho as I have had 21 years of tween two well known society leaders. | a diamond necklace. Enowing that the! crete sidewalks and put begged her to select for him what he | it you want concrete to the conclusion that such a request | cipient of the gift. She thereupon vis- ; ited the jeweler’s shop and inspected | his stock, but at the. price she was em- | powered to give saw nothing that par- UNDER E AKER | tieularly took her fancy. A fascinating | a niece of workmanship, however, did at- | tract ber, the price of which was 3,000 | AN® the jeweler to send the necklace to the | cM Bik LMER urchaser and invoice it to him at the; | ae upon price, while she gave her! Most Modern and Up-To-Date own check for the balance. Then she | Equipment in Iredell County. My went home and awaited the arrival of ; new eight columa Funeral Car the gift. Some days passed, but there ,cannot be excelled in the county. Bees appearance of =e ae A Prompt attention. Best of ser- horrible Coupe ineL as eee ier, | Tce Rebus] Reasouanles aiaen when she ssw the identical necklace |i Heed of anything im my line ae ee enarkling on, Phone 71 through the week and she had helped to pay for sparkling on } a : the neck of a younger and more beauti- | D151 at night: and on Sundays. Prompt attention ziven ’phone | orders. His Harmless Candidate. G C C @ h A Georgia farmer posted this sign on | a ritc er his front gate: “Candidates Will Pass On. No Time} Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. ful rival—Grand Magazine. to Talk to ’Em.” One morning his little boy shouted | from the garden walk: “There’s one o’ them canderdates | here, and he says he’ll come in any- | how!” The man looked toward the gate and | ie said: “Let him in. There’s ro harm in him. | : I know him. He's been runnin’ ever! I have again opened up my since the war, jest to be a | Meat Market and will be glad to uns in h lood, an’ he can’t hel WA 2 rans $n his blooe, an ean | beweqvour erade."Wallalse Explanations In Order. —Atlanta Constitution. 1s In Handle Fresh Fish A man whose wife was extremely | jealous planned a pleasant surprise for } and Oysters her in the form of-a trip to New York : to see “The Merry Widow” and wrote i 2 : a friend in the city to let him know during the season, and will have the earliest date for which he could se- same on hand all the time. cure seats. The next day when he was — from home the following | E. NM.’ BRAWLEY 528 CENTER STREET telegram was delivered there, address- ed to him but opened by his wife: “Nothing doing with the widow un- | = JHE IREDELL BROOM CO. til the 10th. Will that suit you?” Explanations were demanded. As to a Courtship. \Has resumed work at the old “He’s™telling everybody that she is, Sharpe tanyard and are man his first love.” | ufacturing all grader of hand “And she?” made brooms “She is confiding to a select few that We make a epeciaity o. first he is her last chance.”—Louisville | -lass wood ready for the stove OS eee | and guarantee promptdelivery. Bonetess. i ? 7 Captious Customer—I want a piece PHONE 113. te, Bewildered Batches Madan, 1 IREDELL BROOM CO. le. Sheth | eer Rave an 85~ | Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. Sketch. - ts “der ; Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. _Nirs. Dr. Moore } >; Ea Many peopie, even amone those who His practice is limited to diseases of | Lady Tooth Extractor @ | frequently make use of horses, have | eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting | 4m; little idea whot nn ordinary horse | glasses. : ° & vies 2 will be intown fora short stay, beginning Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Clothing Store September 28 Office Over N. Harrison’s every day for serving and for retail trade. Nice Line of Fruits in season. IREDELL CAFE W.W.Gaither Proprietor a ines 5 cents a line. 3 cies 4 cents a line. 6 bimes................. 344 cents a line. 26 times, 3 cents a line. FOUND—A Black Mail Shoat. Own- er can have same by paying ex- penses for keeping. W. M. Bar- rier. sey21 3t* FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare 8 years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. sep 17 3t WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piane and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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—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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a ti0:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. . There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. 5 No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 13. from Taylorsville making connection with T2, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. Fresh Oysters. St e ce ee en - nS oa oe Fo en t a l in a SM ai e Bi g Se a SE SR N oS SS WA S Bo k Ae PE S a a ar e s a PE W SR I Re Pi R RB ae c i a s t a t n a e Me n t a l ERE Ne eS SE SMR oe TREY CROPS GROW WITHOUT RAIN. How the Syrian Peasant Makes Use of the Moist Subsoil. In Syria and Palestine from the be- ginning of April until October there is practically no rain, yet in July the fields teem with a vigorous growth of watermelons, tomatoes, cucumbers, ete., all flourishing without artificial watering, although at that time no rain has fallen for many weeks. In fact, the Syrian peasant from the moment his seed has been sown prays that no rain may fall. During the pe- riod of growth of a crop the surface of the soil to a depth of six or eight inches is perfectly dry and loose. Be- low this surface layer will be found moist soil, in which the roots extend and grow vigorously. In this moist subsoil plants continue to grow until late autumn. When the crop is re- moved in the autumn the rains com- mence, and the land is plowed after each heavy rain as soon as the soil begins to dry. Two primary objects are kept in view in plowing—to furnish a favora- ble surface for taking up all the water anf to prevent its upward evaporation from the subsoil. The great point is to keep the upper six inches of soil perfectly loose and friable, so that the moisture from below is not drawn up- ward and lost in evaporation, but does not ascend higher than the compact subsoil that ts not broken up by the plow. For this reason the plowing is shallow, averaging from four to six inches in depth. When the time for sowing the seed arrives the land is plowed to a depth of about six inches and the seed is sown from an arrangement attached to the plow, falls on the damp subsoil and is covered by the soll closing over behind the plowshare. From this time the upper stratum of loose soil pre- vents the escape of moisture upward beyond the wet subsoil on which the seeds rest and into which their roots after the process of germination spread.—Chicago Tribune. MEXICO’S SIGN LANGUAGE. Gestures With a Meaning Understood by Every Tribe. Mexico is a land of many tongues, but above the Indian dialects and Spanish there is one universal lan- guage, the language of signs. It is the most expressive of all. The Mexican eye end hand are eloquent members. It is capable of infinite variation. Its shadings and suggestions are beyond all translaticn. But there are certain gestures that have a fixed meaning, a signification well understood by every nation and every tribe from Guatemala to Texas. A general upward movement of the body, shoulders shrugged, eyebrows raised, lips pouted and palms out- spread varies in meaning from “I don’t know and I don’t care” to a most re- spectful “Really, sir, I do not under- stand you.” The index finger moved rapidly from right to left generally before the face means “No more” or simpir “No.” To move the right hand palm outward from the body toward another person means “Just wait; Ill] be even with you yet.” The index finger on the temple moved with a bering twist means “He’s drunk.” The right hand held to the Ups, three fingers doubled, thumb and little finger erect, varies from “He drinks” to “Have one with me.” To move the open hand over the cheek in imitation cf a razor has ref. erence to the idicm “playing the bar ber” and means “te fizticr.” All four fingers nnd the thumb held points together and meved toward the mouth means “to ent.” The right hend held before the face the two middle Sugers moving rapidly is a familiar salttation.-.-ifedern Mex. ico.” whe Picismat>. The author's young wife burst in on him joyousiy. “Oh, Milt.” she cried. “I know now why the magazine has returned all your stories.” Milton Wiskar seemed to see light. “Why Is it?” be demanded, with hopeful eagerness. “It is beczuse you have always in- closed stamps,” said the young wo- man. “Haven't you ever read the no- tice on the editorial page which says that no MSS. are returned unless stamps are inclosed.—New York Press. ——_++e-o___— New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Prinees for girls, up to date in styles. . STATESVILLE HOUSE or FURNISHING CO. —_——~+<+@>-o—_— Apart from the very general sen- timent of respect for the horse as an animal too noble and useful for the degradation of the slaughter house, there is perhaps no good reason why its flesh is not as clean and nutri- tous as that of horned cattle. —~++2@>»—_____ Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. . ————_++@>-e—____. 5 Don’t forget Polk Miller, and his quarteite tonight at the Shearer music hall. STATE NEWS. Lincolnton’s school opened yester- day in their new $20,000 building. Four hundred scholars are enrolled. Col. Frank H. Fries of Winston, is in New York, where he will address the American Bankers’ Association. John Ed Collins, who killed anoth- er negro in Orange county two years ago, has been arrested at Julian, N. C. Salisbury will have as an attraction at the fair J. L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, the noted prize fighters. Charles J. Stroble and his flying me- chine will also be there. Yesterday afternoon in Charlotte a bull attacked Audin Alexander, a 15- year old boy, and severely gored him in the right side. No serious injuries were inflicted. All the churches of Greensboro are holding revival services this week. No outside evangelists are preaching. Great interest is being manifested; large crowds attending. President Foust, of the State nor- mal college at Greensboro, has refus- ed to admit four popular young ladies of Winston to that college. Presi- dent Foust says they were tardy on register day, on account of a dance given in their honor, and he will not admit them. —__-—_~4 +> 6 FOR CIRCUS LOVERS. Big Advertising Car Here—Twenty Fifth Year of Ringling Brothers in Circus Business—The Somersault- ing Auto. Boyville wasall eyes today and many a youngster failed to do the chores until long after Old Sol had re- tired behind the horizon. There was a cause. Ringling Brothers’ adver- tising brigade had bedecked the bili boards with highly colored posters. If there is dything that will cause Johnny to forget home and mother it’s the circus. From the minute his optics scan the lithographed an- nouncement until the show rolls into town it’s a vision of elephants, clowns and daring trapeze performer. This season marks the twenty-fifth year of the Ringling Brothers in the circus business and a befitting pro- gram has been arranged to celebrate the jubilee. Every civilized country has been made to contribute to this tented monarch. There is a fellow who walks, waltzes, jumps, ascends and descends stairs while balanced upon his head. A horse from Russia eats supper from plates, reads the sporting page of the evening paper, disrobes and goes to bed taking great care to pull the bed covers over his body. From Persia has come the Mirza Golen troupe of acrobats. These wonderful performers, 12 in number, were contributed by the shah, which marks the first time his imperial highness has ever honored the.tented world. France has furnished the double somersaulting automobile. The ma- chine and its intrepid rider are mounted at the summit of a sheer runway 150 feet in the air. Upon being signaled, Mlle La Belle Roche | drives the car earthward at the rate of a mile a minute. At the terminal of the yunaway the car passes over a slight lift and shoots into space. Up, up, the whizzing monster travels as if bent on renting the canvas roof, then turns over and over in its mad flight describing two complete somersaults before crashing upon a platform 80 feet from the one it left. There are 375 performers traveling with the Ringling Brothers’ ‘‘Worl's Greatest Shows” this season, many of whom have never appeared in America before. The exhibition date underlined for Statesville is Tuesday, October 13. It takes five big trains to transport the circus from place to place and when it arives in this city from Asheville, there will be enough rare sights visable to keep the knee pants generation busily engaged working the caster in their necks. ——~++@>-e—__ Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. ++ Like Statesville Furniture. It will interest Statesville people to know that some of the furniture in the new railroad station at Salisbury, was furnished. by Statesville mer- chants. : Mr. Hennessee, who runs the lunch counter in the depot liked Statesville products and Statesville prices, so he. bought his furniture for the lunch counter room from the _ Statesville House Furnishing Co. This is quite a compliment for these enterprising merchants. It is all from advertising, and being in the best town in the state. _—_———s+ > For Colonel Cowles. If Colonel Cowles will invite us th eat Raspberry pie we will tell him where he can find enough to make a pie, just now ripening. ++ é Hon. Zeb. V. Long spoke at Stony Point last night. He had a large crowd present to hear his speech. WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us Strong and Healthy. Ali the blood in the body passes through the kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. When healthy they remove about 500 grains of impure matter daily, when unhealthy some part of this impure matter is left in the blood. This brings on many diseases and symp- toms—pain in the back, headache, nervousness, hot, dry skin, rheuma- tism, gout, gravel, disorders of the eyesight and hearing, dizziness, ir- regular heart, debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits in the’ urine, etc. But if you keep the filters right you will have no trouble with your kid- neys. : Mrs. John T. Murdoch, living on Green street, Statesville, N. C., says: “T have used Doan’s Kidney Pills and am glad to say that they proved of great benefit to me in view of the fact that other remedies I took failed to give me relief. My back ached a great deal and my kidneys were so weak as to cause me much trouble.. Doan’s Kidney Pills procured at Hall’s drug store gave me prompt re- lief and they have always given me the best of results when I have ap- pealed to their use. I am glad to recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills to other sufferers.”’ For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. The Big Funny Show! OPERA HOUSE One Night Only Saturday Sept. 26 The Rural Play With Music Uncle Josh Jenkins A Yankee Doodle Comedy in 4 Big Laughing Acts Funnier Than a Circus! An Entertainment for Children From 6 to 60. A Comedy With a Plot Mounted With Special Scen- ery. Musical Singing and Dancing Spec- ialties. The Show You Have Been Waiting For! G—Big Vaudeville Acts—G 9—Musical Specialties—9 Seats on Sale at Statesville Drug Co. Prices 25, SO and '75 Cts. 100 Visiting Cards for 50 Cts, Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards at once. All letters in addition to the name are- 2 cents each. The address or name of business, etc., must be fig- ured so—2 cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc., not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. SOUTHERN RAILWAY C0. lireat Highway of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between the principal Cities and Resorts of theSouth. 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 Western North Caroiina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A., Charlotte, N.C. S.H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A” Washihbgton, D. C. We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE ~ FURNISHING CO. —_~+<+2@>-——_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —__~+2@>—__—_ See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at onee. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Pe Winston-Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. «& W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont Nerth Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Ixtensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainmentand amusement of the people. There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—un airship, free Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. Weshould not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. CITY GOVERNMENT, Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER: Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD, Attorney: DORMAN THOMPSON, Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL. City Electrician: J.D. COCHRAN, Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT. Aldermen, First Ward. W. T. Kincaid and C. V. Henkel. Second Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert : Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. Police Department. Chief : CLARENCE W..CONNER. .. Patrolmen: Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN. Fire Department, Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNOR. John Walker and Burette Walker. _— Townships in the County. Barringer, Bethany, Chambers- burg, Coddle Creek, Concord, Cool Spring, Davidson, Eagle Mills, Fallstown, New Hope, Olin, Sharpsburg, Shiloh, Statesville Turnersburg, Union Grove. — 4° ) ~ A @ O ia = ~” > 4 Ee l s @ e nw a = oO 2. 23 3 3 our workmen will befoung j to be capable and thor. # oughly efficient. Whether © only a new washer i, f wanted, Or somethin more vital and serious j, to be attended to, in any jj branch of the plumber’y a business, their seryijcag will be promptly render. ed, and the damage speeq. nC ily repaired, at moderate chawess> = lst OLLER PLUMBING COMPANY 127 W. Broad St. = Bs = 79 Ss ae FD = ae y = . . by = = 2 ss Ws Wi ws ws Wi Ws Ww Ar Nr AX —-——— ——<_£= FE OBA ME OLD age ae ees SeteeSeectecrece ss w Cleanliness, Finish and n Satisfaction i w ercised through every step of the laun- nV: fi Aas fF 0 Oo AE A IG FG fT 4: Os Seems ae. a. me & “— ‘ oe <= A. Resssefce LLP LS LSS SS SSS SSS ser are a trio of characteristics belonging | to our laundry work. Every care is ex- ¢ dry process, so that every detail is as : nearly perfect as human Ingenuity can », make. The result is absolute cieanli- 4 ness, perfect finish and complete satis- 4 faction. Se ee ee Statesville Steam Laundry } C. Harwell, Prop. Phone [22 : ee e ee the cial Pen 33 5 oA 59 Bd Oa %. Od 5 “ OS Na o$ Aad t 2s PO S O S O S C S O S OS OS E S Oe Se e ee e es | %s ; OP PT OO O S 90 0 2H . H 4 OO S O 26 0 0 1 . . sO B A A A A A A G E RO is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Ve., (second in in Richmond. I press. Philade]phia Stenographer says: ‘Itis the leading Busi. ness College South of the Potomac River.” for the best Business Coliege in the city, and. without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Win. E. Ross, Law Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. Typewriting, Telezraphy, Commercial Law. Ladies and gentlemen. | Students enter at any time.: teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to rr S THE STATESVILLE Gi cco cat ¥ THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terms that a aoe S ‘king methods. are consistent with good bai E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Viee-Pres, D. M. Ausley. 5° W.. TH, Manager Savings Department 0002 S307 Cooncesecsesonignencioecs aocanoss0e”” South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the finest Endorsed by its students, business men and the “When I reached Richniond, I inquired of several business men Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer. Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, English Department. Day and night sessions. No vacations. By Mail—Beokkeepiag, Shorthand, manship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to wel] educated young men, especially to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. st SP P LP SI R I I 20 S AE se Bee Sees SeS reset ates. Cececed peocaceece Cece Cece CSO Cece ace T ETE T NICE S A Show Down Ina sharp contest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST” Black are the goods of Quality. After ali has been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, itis still a fact that “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of every thing 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 ef “quality.” THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. S PA T S A S P A R A P A P A L S R S P A L S P L L PG P OA T SR I P A P U R L R L PO SR V O S EC S Of Statesville, N. C. | te r t 1s OS D EP A IG N OO S O S SO s ii i co o n WA S an i wa e ) IS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits CAPITAL Stocg | secon seeeene $40,006.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.............~....... $40,000.00 SURPLUS ANP UNDIvipED PROFITS............ $30,000.09 TOTAL RESOURCES OVER. .u-ccse.-...-.........$4-40,000.00 ee COR Cecevesevesees ++ 8 wesnreee. | OFFICERS and Treasurer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secv. and Tress Mas China Sets w Get us five yearly subscribers to The Evenité cot, paid in advance, and get one of the beautife € are giving as premiums. Hi AR AN AR AR A a Ww 95 9 QR O M I P AR A R P PR L BE B R A E R E PS P S AP M AR A M NY ME M | EP s tR e e t et t et te t : TE eg e e e s e >3 of ar Sy i e r ti s OS D DA L E IG N BO S S O1 2 (D A DO T DA H ! wO G e ) BO G E C 8 Vol. I. a a —_*. Statesville, N. C., Wednesday Evening, September 23, 1908. 3 FE ae Ee A LIe Le OTD a a a SIP NG gee, oe Te Bi cane. y iii : Wy E Eventnc Masc Sp Been “ee * J av wes No. 318 J. W. Bailey In Statesville FIRE BROKE UP THE MEETING. Good Sized Audience Had Gathered at the Court House—Speaker Pays His Respects to the Republican Party Which he Says is Doomed. Hon. J. W. Bailey, elector at large, was greeted by a good sized audience at the court house last night. The speaker was introduced by Mayor H. P. Grier. Mr. Bailey commenced his address by telling of a visit he made to States- ville some years ago and of his pleas- ure in witnessing so many signs of progress, notwithstanding the Roose- velt panic. He stated that he would confine himself, for the most part, to nation- al issues, but alluded to the request of Elwood Cox that the young men would forget the opinions and pre- judices of their fathers and confine themselves to a consideration of what the two parties had done in North Carolina. Mr. Bailey said the republican regi- me in the state is expressed in two words—Holden and Russell. Against them the democratic party sets the names and works of Vance, Fowle, Jarvis, Aycock, Glenn. He compared the two records. Listen to what But- ler, Adams, Cox and Hilderbrand say of each other. The republicans want to challenge the democrats on school matters. The last heard of them {the republicans) in that line, they were trying to steal the school funds in 1868. Turning to national matters, the speaker compared the figure of Taft in June to his standing now. Then there were odds of 72 to nothing in his favor. Since then he has been trying to scramble on to the Repub- liean platform, but was compelled to scramble down to climb on his Papa Roosevelt’s knee. The great trouble is he is suffering from a horrible at- tack of open mindedness, so that, as Chamberlain said to Balfour, his mind is open at both ends. He is the candidate of the laboring men, of Pierpont Morgan, of Papa Roose- velt—to hear him tell it. And the man who votes for him don’t know which Taft he votes for. The republican party is doomed said Mr. Bailey. First of all, it made the negro a fetich and the negro is killing the party. Not from the south now comes the outcry against the black fiend, but from the county where Arbaham Lincoln lived. If they keep the negro vote, they lose the vote of the white man; if they lose the negro vote, they cannot carry an election. So with the moneyed interests; if they keep friends with them, the honest voters will leave the party; if they let the gold of the money powers go, they cannot carry the election. The finger on the wall has written their early doom. The speaker poured out fiery indignation upon the makers and enforcers of the tariff, tariff, not for revenue or pro- tection, but for robbery. Even Olney has never yet been able to learn Taft’s real views upon injunctions. The same in regard to the income tav. The great and powerful govern- ment of England raises half the mon- ey for all governmental expenses by her tax on incomes and inheritances. Here these taxes must come out of the pockets of hard-working men. The trusts steal six billions of dollars from our common people every year. The taxing power is in the hands of these robber barons of modern days, Rockefeller, J. Schwab, Morgan, etc. As the speaker was closing with a magnificent tribute to William Jen- hings Bryan the fire alarm sounded and the greater portion of the audi- ence left the eourt room. ——__+ oe Polk Miller Last Night. Polk Miller“and his quartette were heard by a large audience last night at the Shearer Music Hall. Polk Miller’s show is always re- ceived with great enthusiasm here, his performances being enojyed by all. —_——_*+@ Married Last Night. Mr. Alonzo Murdock and Miss Lil- lie May Jackson were married last night at the home of the bride’s par- ents, 350 Armfield street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. H. Robbins. RETURNS TO WASHINGTON. President Roosevelt Returns to the Capital After Spending the Summer at Oyster Bay—Ple®sed With the Political Situation. Washington, Sept. 22.—President, Roosevelt returned to Washington from Oyster Bay at 5:55 o’clock this evening. The special train bearing the presidential party was met at the station by many officials, including | members of the cabinet, army and navy officers and others. The presi- dent was the picture of health and vigor as he alighted. He was attir- ed in a frock coat, dark grey trousers and black slouch hat. His bronzed face beamed with delight as he gave the hearty handclasp and character- istic word of greeting to those who surrounded him. Secretaries Wright Metcalf, Straus, Wilson and Post- master General Meyer formed the cen tre of the group. “That was a shot this morning,”’ said Mr. von Meyer, alluding to the President’s letter on the candidacy of Mr. Taft. “T think we’ve been hiting them hard,’”’ responded Mr. Roosevelt laughingly. In the brief colloquy which took place the president ’s expression jn- dicated that he was satisfied with the progress of the campaign, although he intimated that until recently it had been devoid of excitement. The president spoke to several newspaper men but his remarks had no political signficance. As the president with a rapid stride passed through the gates and through the president’s room to his carriage, he was given an ovation by a thou- sand or more people, who cheered lustily. Assisting Mrs. Roosevelt into the carriage, and bowing his ac- knowledgements to the throng, he was driven away to the White House. ——_—_——_-+<+ @ > —_———— Statesvile, R. F. D. No. 3. Cotton is opening fast and a great many poor backs are almost breaking. Mr. S. J. Norris is just recovering from a serious attack of fever. Mr. J. C. Bost is suffering from tonsiletis. Mr. U. I. Roseman is suf- fering from the same disease. Mr. Jim Ingram of near Eufola is seriously sick. Rev. Mr. Henry Hefner preached an excellent sermon at Bethlehem church the second Sunday and Sun- day night. There was a large crowd in attendance for the services. Mrs. Lola Troutman and little son, James, of Statesville, is visiting her father, Mr. Jim Ingram, of near Eufola. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Shuping of near Eufola, have bee nvisiting Mrs. Les- sie Henley of near Elmwood. Miss Beulah Nash spent Sunday with Mrs. J. A. Bost. Mrs. Susan Day spent a few days with Mrs. Sarah Norris last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Pope and family who live near New Sterling have been visiting relatives near Eufola. Mrs. S. E. Weston of Loray has been visiting near Eufola. Miss Laura Bradford spent Satur- day night with Miss Annie Shuping. No mrariages to report but from all signs we will hear of one soon. Come again Blue Bell, we love to read your letter. Love to the Mascot and its many readers. VIOLET. —_——_++@r-o—— Runaway Today. A horse driven by Mr. W. P. Davis, a farmer who lives out some distance beyond the State Farm became frigh- tened on Meeting street near the Lutheran church shortly before noon today and ran away. Mr. Davis was thrown from the carriage when it collided with a post but was not injured. —_~++ aro Took Money Out of Stocking. Salisbury, Sept. 22.—An unknown yoeber stole a small sum of money from a negro woman by the name of Anna Dale at the Southern passenger station before day this morning. The woman was sitting in the colored waiting room asleep when the thief cut open her stocking and secured the money. He made his escape. —_—_—_++@ar-o————__ Mr. Nash Resigns. The following is from the Char- lottee Observer: “Mr. R. A. Nash has given up his position as superintendent of the Atha Chair Company plant, at States- ville, and will rest a month before engaging in business again. His suc- cessor has not been named. Te Mrs. Frances W. Poole of Greens- boro, arrived in thec ity this morning for 2 visit with relatives and friends. Plot To Rob Spencer Bank GEORGE MURPHY IS ARRESTED. Proposed Robbery of Wachovia Loan and Trust Company’s Bank at Spencer Frustrated by Plot Being Divulged to Officers—Young White Man of Salisbury H*d Necessary Tools for Safe-Cracking. Spencer, Sept. 22.—George Murphy a young white man of Salisbury, was arrested last night on a warrant charging conspiracy; that he with as- sociates was preparing to break into and rob the Wachovia Loan and Trust Company at Spencer. The pro- posed robbery, acocrding to Frank of Salisbury, originated with the prisoner and two confederates, who are strangers, about ten days ago. Woodard took Chief Julian and Capt. Frank Cauble into his confidence Tuesday of last week and told them that Murphy had aproached and told him that about the 20th of the month the Wachovia Bank at Spencer would have a big pile of cash on hand with which to cash the railroad checks, be secured there would be no difficul- ty in blowing the safe and making away with the $50,000 or $60,000. The officers immediately communicat- ed this intelligence to Mr. W. F. Sni- der, of Salisbury, who put Cashier A. W. Hicks, of the Spencer branch, on his guard. Woodard offered to verify the statement and told the officers that at a certain hour on the afternoon following he would meet Murphy at the corner of a warehouse used by rear of their hardware store, and dis- euss their plans. Mr. Snider with Mr. John Kesler entered the ware- house ostensibly for the purpose of the time appointed for the meeting of Murphy and Woodard. They had been there but a short while when the two men met at the corner of the warehouse. Mr. Kesler cautiously crept to the corner of the warehouse and in a crouching position, where he could not be observed and witIin two feet of the men, listened to their conversation, all of which had to do with the proposed robbery. Murphy Jinquired of Woodard if he had got all the tools and explosives needed, and tHe tatter replied that he would be able to get them together on short notice, Mr. Kesler says. Woodard then asked Murphy where his pals, to whom he had previously referred, were and the latter replied that he could locate them on short notice. With this much learned an extra officer was put on the Salisbury force to shadow Murphy, and the Spencer Bank was heavily guarded every night. Lastnight it was determfned to put an end to the suspense, how- ever, and when Chief J. R. Cruse, of the Spencer police department, went to Salisbury with a warrant in which conspiracy was charged Murphy was promptly placed under arrest. Owing to the fact that his two pals could not be located the preliminary hearing was postponed until temor- row, when a sensational trial is ex- pected. All the implements with which the bank wWdadS to be entered and the safe blown were exhibited in the city hall this morning. They consisted among other things of a jimmy, picks, powder and fuses. It is known that Murphy, who is charged with having robbed other banks, had five confederate, three of whom were white and one colored. It is stated that the plan of robbery involved the burning of a dwelling in a distant part of Spencer in order to attract the attention of all who were awake and that the vault was to be blown at this hour. The negro had been employed to fire the building. The bank was heavily insured, how- ever, and there would have: been no loss even in the event of the robbery. The plot was one of the blackest ever unearthed in this part of the state and has created a sensation in both Spencer and Salisbury. 6 ee In Winston Saturday afternoon two men fell from the second story of the new Lutheran Reformed church and were seriously injured. A brakeman on the Southern, while working on the yard, got his foot ‘crushed between two cars. } { Woodard, another young white man and that if the necessary tools could } the Kesler Hardware Company, in the }; consummating a deal for a buggyatt Fugitive From nently.. today. watching her, but she said today: the least.’’ Washington solely because her house- .hold effects are stored here and that she means to reside here permanently ‘written. She carefully avoided re- tive Hull, of Iowa, whom she bitterly attacked in former statements. In discussing her committment to ‘the insale asylum she said the court ‘proceedings were a ‘‘mock trial,” at which the only witnesse were her sons, “They said I had a musical mania because I read musical works,’’ said Mrs. Morris with a bitter laugh.”’ Then when I read a chapter in the Bible they were convinced that my mania was religion. Mrs. Morris denied the report that Senator Foraker had requested her to send him a complete history of her case... “I have never spoken to Senator Foraker,’’ she said, “‘and he has nev- er written to me or I to him..’’ Mrs. Morris’s stay at Bernardsville rand Gladstone, N. J., where her lat- est outrage story. was prepared for publication, ended unpleasantly. Frances J. A. Darr, the millionaire who had befriended her, was forced to order her out of his home, and Mr. Trumbull, the editor who revised Zer story, had to barricade his doors against her. They had welcomed her, believing in her sanity and in her story of out- rages, but when she committed the story to writing it was found to be tangled to the point of incoherence. Mr. Trumbull said: “I worked for a week to straight- en out the snarls and then was insult- ed and snubbed by the woman ! sought to serve. Instead of a heart- broken victim of oppression and out- rage, she proved to be a holy terror.’? Mr. Darr and his wife would say nothing of their departed guest. It has already been told how the wo- man’s appetite for sherry and eggs and kindred stimulants surprised her entertainers. Then came her as- sumption of supreme authority in the Darr household. When she was ask- ed to go, Mrs. Morris went to her rooms, where she stamped on the floor, threw open the windows and sang ““My Old Kentucky Home’’ in piercing tones until the neighborhood took alarm. : “T shall not discuss Mrs. Morris save to say that she is gone and we can once more sleep in peace,” said Mrs. Darr to a newspaper reporter. ——————<4 Fisherman Drowned. Wilmington, Sept. 22.— While fish- ing off Banks’ channel trestle of the Tidewater Power Co., at Wrights- ville beach yesterday evening about 7 o’clock, William Hoefner, about 50 years of age, a well-known white barber, fell overboard and was drowned. Other fishermen in the vi- cinity heard the splash and two col- ored men attempted to latmch a boat to his rescue but found the boat lock- ed and when they reached the spot where he went down he had disap- peared from sight. Hoefner came to Wilmington about ten years ago from New York, where all his relatives in this country reside. —_——__4++--———— A Successful Meeting. Much: interest is being manifested in the meetings now in progress at the Rose Hill Methodist church. attendance. ow ad Madhouse MRS MURRIS AND THE PRESIDEN | yin. Mrs. Morris says she returned to and find a market for a book she has . DAMAGE WAS SLIGHT. But There was Plenty of Excitement Over in the Vicinity of the Brad- ford Knitting Mill When a Fire Was Discovered—Loss Will Hardly be Over a Hundred Dollars. brisk blaze was discovered in one of the rooms a tthe Bradford Knitting It is not known as to who first dis- covered the fire but that a serious Says There is no Use in Trying to See } joss did not result was due to the en- The President—Says She is in | ergetic efforts of Mr. J. A. Wiley. Washington to Reside Perma- ~~ He was passing the factory when he saw a volume of smoke issuing from a box containing some stock- Washington, Sept. 22.—Mrs. Laura | ings that had recently come from the Hull-Morris, who was dragged out of singer. the White House in 1896 and who is now a fugitive from a Missouri insane | ing the window entered and soon had asylum, arrived here almost penniless } the flames extinguished. He secured a big pole and break- Mr. Bradford stated this morning Secret service men are closely {that the loss would hardly exceed a hundred dollars, unless it should de- “I shall make no effort to see Pres-| velop that some damage had been ident Roosevelt. His mind has been] done by the smoke. -prejudiced against me, and nothing that I could say would sway him in} spark from the singer near which the The fire was probably caused by a case of hosiery was standing. ee BUSINESS SITUATION. ———» Improvement Day by Day Seems Over a Litle Time Back. ference to her brother, Representa- Wall Street Journal, 21st. To close range observations on day-to-day developments, the recoy- ery in general business remains dis- appointingly slow and irregular. If comparison be made, however, with some little period back, a distinct gain can be measured. It is not well distributed; some lines, such as steel, display a considerable improvement, while in others the uplift can hardly be said to have fairly started. The heightening of the political campaign is credited in most business eircles with causing the hesitation and conservatism still in evidence. Conditions beneath the surface are all in favor of industrial betterment. There are no surplus. stocks any- where, innumerable requirements that cannot be much longer delayed are encountered on all sides, costs, are lower, Money peasy, and labor effi- ciently higher. The tendency, handi- |capped though it be, is all toward re- sumption of activity. It ts perhaps significant that employment agencies treport a heavier inquiry for help from manufacturing, wholesale and retail concerns alike. —_——__+< ro North Carolina Day in Schools. It is expected that December 18 will be the day designated this year by the state superintendent of public instructions and his advisors for the observance of “North Carolina Day’’ under the state statute requiring that such a day be set aside each year for the special inspiration of interest in state history and state pride in the public schools of the state. The program this year is to be “German Settlements in North Caro- lina,’? and the preparation of this is being pushed just now by R. D .W. Connor, secretary of the state histori- cal commission. These settlements were principally in Orange, Rowan, Guilford, Burke, LijncoIn, Randolph, Iredell, Stokes, Cabarrus, Davidson, Davie, Stanly, Catawba, Gaston, Alamance and Forsyth. —— ee COTTON MAREET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling........... 9 Good middling... .... cece 8H Middling.. ..... oie pi ic ici 8 Stains and Tinges............5&7 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October.......... elle ciebeisie ia Se owt DOCCORMDEM. oi. cis = ee lia - - 8.64 SANUATY no. cisco oicieeiel oe Seis eo eS BEAT OR ci ce cl coli nina ail 8.56 —_——-$<4$ ee Charles Str@yhorn is Clerk. Durham, Sept. 23.—News reached here yesterday that the commission- ers of Orange county had appointed Charles Strayhorn, son of the late Isaac Strayhorn, who was solicitor in this section for many years, as clerk of court, for the unexpired term of Major D. H. Hamilton. Major Stray- horn is a prominent and very popular young democrat and it is said that his The services are being condyctedjappointment pleases the people of by the Rev. Mr. Wagg and each sue-|Hillaboro and Orange county very ceeding meeting shows an increased|much. He is a young man of much ability. _-_——_—— eee Insane Man At about 9:30 o’clock last night a}. Slow, but Considerable Gains Made : ’ oe ~, — Kills Two A NEGRO LUNATIC RUNS AMUCK He Murders an Overseer and a Girl Inmate—Escapes From Grounds to Swamps and is Captured by the Police Only After He had Been Wounded in the Limbs. Washington, Sept. 23.—In demon- lacal fury, Andrew Lightfoot, a mu- lato, inmate of St. Elizabeths asylum for the insane yesterday killed Pat- tick Maloney, overseer of the grounds and Millie Follin, a young inmate of the asylum and severely injured Miss Robinson, another inmate. The murderer escaped from the grounds and fled to the swamps near by, where shortly afterwards a score of police quickly surrounded the place of his concealment. He finally was subdued after the police found it necessary to shoot him, inflicting wounds in his legs and he was taken back to the asylum. _———— 4 oe TO BUILD A HOUSE IN A DAY. Thomas A. Edison Sets That Task for Contractors. Spokane, Wash., Dispatch. “Concrete is the coming building material, and its use will be univer- sal. If I were going to build the bridges in Spokane, I’ll bet I could do it at less cost than steel construction, and you would have structures to last for ages.”’ Thomas A. Edison, electrician and inventor, who is visiting in Spokane with his wife and daughter, thus said the last word in the controversy be- tween concrete and steel construction in the building of spans over the Spo- kane river, on which this city will ex- ‘pend from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 during the next two years. He added: ‘‘I do not propose to go into the building business, but will pioneer the idea and leave the work to con- struction companies. However, to demonstrate that it can be done, I shall soon erect on my _ laboratory grounds a three-story house, forty- seven feet high, with thirteen large rooms and a basement, at a cost of not more than $1,200, and the work will be done ina single day. The house will be cast in a series of sec- tional molds, which will weigh 600,- 000 pounds, and will be modern and complete in every detail.” ———?-<+< ro ——___ Indictment Against the Republican National Administration. That the Roosevelt administration, which is attempting to project itself into the future, is highly vulnerable needs no proof beyond the presenta- tion of the bare facts. 1. It has been extravagant and wasteful. 2. It has attempted to popularize war. 3. It has gloried in Philippine im- perialism. 4. It has menaced the state with federal usurpation by means of con- structive jurisprudence. 5. It has recklessly undermined confidence in our business methods, eausing panic, depression and suffer- ing. 6. It has profited by the political contributions of corporations seeking legislative favors. 7. It has spoken vociferously against the malefactors of great wealth, but it has not brought one of them to justice. 8. It has bulied congress, threat- ening to do as it pleased, law or no law. 9. It has assailed the courts when their judgment was countrary to its wishes. 10. It has maintained the highest tariff ever known in a free country and has made no move in favor of income and inheritance taxes. 11. It has constantly demanded law and more law for the prosecu- tion of trusts, although existing laws are held by it to be too drastic for en- forcement. 12. It is now attempting to round out a career-of wilfullness, greed, ambition and tyranny by forcing the election of a personally excellent and amiable proxy.—N. Y. World. ——_44+-o-—_—__—. A healthy man is a king in his own right; an unhealthy man is an un- happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up sound health—keeps you well, ae Pe te eer nt pene ene CP ee r ee s se ee e sy Ae tn , ee - Re Ne Ee pa d an a e s E St i c ce m a s rt d " Ae & * * ic e - Se n s e s ee r i oe Pi e Ta ~ Bo g & ea s e . 45 ha p o k e y 3 § Se e k ca e psa o RB I S UP RO O II S na i l pl i n g Sg hi n e Si l : Ge r a d a Ts gh aK es = co e ee er a eo = ge t re e Pa n ee e NE re , oy See cepa Ree “melee ree ae —_— it eee : anne eee ease eee e eae aoa aoa eee eases ens grosgeonosaegestssenetaraieceescescses ~ SU8UtTe: Sea THE EVENING MASCOT | Siccato sso sapocsoneseweererrry 6 duced to 313,298. § Do You Know We Sell And now we see, that, not only is A MAN 1S KNOWN BY TH E Dorothy Dodd Shoes? CANDY HE SENDS. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 nearly every car capable of -haulage in commission, but that 3,000 new ones have been ordered from the va- rious shops of the east and west. ffice 109 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. O@ TH P B R B S V B S a S Na S SS B TA R T S R es a t e es s e le s ee e se l e c Td A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. This is an encouraging sign. It Sh ° ° “ > > cna e Sabsecri tion Price 2 $4.00 a Year demonstrates that the little panic we They are not the. “just as Of course want ee oe found in the commercial districts a Se nts”. 10 Cents a Week good” kind, but the best. If you want the best for the same price buy them. Perfect In style, perfect in ‘fit, periect in making. .. Made i in four grades---Pat, nbdscription Price, - few months ago has entirely disap- Confidence is restoged. Real estate transactions, not only here in Statesville, but throughout the South are many. / The big mercantile centeits like Boston, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, New Orleans, ‘Atlanta, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Denvgr, Kan- WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.|sas City, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and _ sintered at the Postotice i in Statesville peared. . C,, as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. —ALWAYS FRESH AT— — F. HALL’S : Prescriptionist SR PA SP I E S BE S S ER Sa sa t e te ES EE S ! & @ 8 © © @ © ® © © NATIONAL. For President: NO0e mecanecesecsaseeeeesene nagenegr ates anon BISEREREReRSESESESTE RS SETS tes tatse 8s a2 : y Sherrill-White Company @ 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N.. C. arly perfect as human ingenuity can j ne : The result is absolute cleanli- wy progress has ceased to revolve. Fev- ertheless, one of The. Mascot boys now in Yankee-land and writes to this For Seeretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. MaKe. For State Treasurer: wy Kg if @ Bos pee ee at ee ee Gun Metal, Vice and Tan @ Vs Cleanliness, Fin ish and mn : fall demand for goods. Be sure the name, Doro- _@ aeoly- S ti § ti t TLaeee eet Crops have been universally boun- ae y a is ac ion i STATE. teous. It is true that in some sec- thy Dodd, is on pottom. 8 \ : wy Ws oe ico emapnlatatea se If you have not bought : ¥ y are a trio of characte belon ging if e e e ‘ acute ui : e O O o ' Yor Lieutenant Governor. | ook that cpahe eee ee them do itnow. .. -- 2 ercised through every step of the laun- . , D ee by : W. C. NEWLAND. that ‘in some instances the wheel of os y ary process, SO that every deiail IS as ts Pi ee Sa t i bp e et t a pB a e n ea n t : : at mc r a e ee 13 - P i e office that for months neither Maine, RB. ee Vermont or New Hampshire has seen ©6800 006S000E308008 O0G08066 - faction... =: wae sa oy For State Auditor: rain. He tells us in‘a letter that the B. F. DIXON. springs and wells in the farming com- ears ness K Sta tes Vv i il ie S teas ith Lau it d Py . For-Attorney General: munities are growing dry. Never- a ‘ a P h iy theless, he adds that there hasn’t yet : bj.. &. Harwell P; on. one [29 | T. W. BICKETT. been any actual suffering there only a HOR HO ROHOROHOCECHOROHOESG OE sy : es — For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner: ed For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. For .Senator: ZEB V. LONG. Ror Representatives: N. D. TOMLIN. Z. V. TURLINGTON Superintendent of Instruction: little inconvenience. This, of course, excepting the great havoc wrought by the forest fires. Our point is simply this. eous. Even in the cold northern cli- mate, the harvest season is drawing toaclose. The nation’s health is splendid. We have escaped. serious calamities. Our banks are stronger than ever, our merchants are happier than they have been, that. is, with the exception of a few who do not de- serve to be happy, than they have been for a long while, and our peo- ple are more contented. Why not let us all get down and hustle for busi- ness, for the Almighty Dollar and what there is in it! We all believe that Colonel Bryan |- GO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 9 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 THEY SATISFY , ness, perfect aay aud roe Satis- y a & of All ae Es a Kinds on pas 3 Prescriptionists. z = OCK. : 6 B. F. AYCc eosin Here in our splendid South we still . & ae = Oeh For Superintendent of Mducauion: |i ve as we always have had, ov: | § a * HE LARGEST ~~ J. Y. JOYNER. trials and our tribulations, but up ( I G A R » es a3 MAIL ORDER ae te For Insurance Commissioner: | North of the Mason & Dixon line they : @ By SF nook HOUSE IN THE WORLD Ee also have theirs. When they cry for | 3 RA ae a Je: OGRE: rain, we have our flood. But all @ li ae Established 1860 THE FRARKLIN-TURHER C0. Atlanta, 6a, c. i For ea ie things considered, we are averaging a Bought at The Store of Qua ity. @ | Weall know that knowledge i is power: [.... 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OUR PLAN ie, SCaees sae Bocs ey Ree Sed a ws SC Cl RNA OR OF CUE CUFT COC e!)lCOU a COB ee : am : meet Pe ay 1 ar Speaker i CONGRESSIONAL. season have been universally bount- Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, Semes Sega man Epa i SHOTSESHOROOHOHORO ESS2668o =CGoopbp=—= 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- [ cut out this advertisement and mail tous, and we will Name send you, without further obligation on your part, a full description of what you want, as well as fully outline wur plan. Be sure to mention this paper. Phone No. 80. @ @ City or Town State_— Street and No.. P.O. Box. or R. F: D. CIRCUS, STATESVILLE, lai ST L O. WHITE. : : ditions or refunnd tuition. ies is as sure of being elected as the sun ' B For County Surveyor: is to rise on the morrow, but suppos- BOOKKEEPING ee : _ 9 ) R, F. RIVES. ing the unexpected should occur and accepting his proposition, concede 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 = ae MILLS. 2 THE MEN. DRAUG HON, President DOUBLE LENGTH ee a : DRAUCGHON’S ) RAILROAD CARS 106 Cages ANIMALS nr eee vine Vanes Be aon omcors he /PRACTIOAL BUSINESS COLLEGE J W HAGER. horses known in this country. (We also Teach by Mail) For Board of Education: Judge Taft become our next presi- dent-—why—we have managed to get along under the strenuous adminis- tration of the Big Noise, and if the country could stand a Roosevelt, we ‘| chink it could worry along through four years of Taft and still be doing Dusiness at the old stand. —————_94> oe ——__——_ NORTH CAROLINA’S THOROUGH- BREDS ARE RESPECTED BY In'the famous Shenadoah Valley this. that he “teaches more Bookke eping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND fy oBniccs 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. I. Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- O both for They date { ; where the waters are clear and pure, } lumbia or Washington, D. C. iY DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. the grass nutritious and _ plentiful, ; i i. J. L. BRADLEY. and the air bracing and invigorating, Ht # PROF. J. H. HILL. the best saddle animals known to the WHER A Cus OMER t et —_——_..<+ > ——_——_. cavalry are raised. ; . | Weather Forecasts. Heretofore the belief has been that } Finds my Goods exceed his ex-} sf: ; Washington, D. C., Sept. 23.—For | Kentucky was the home of the only} pectations ia quality or length i? y North Carolina fair tonight and | Senuine thoroughbred; and in a mea- of service. z A : Thursday. sure, this continues to be true. But rs f i: A now Virginia looms up as a rival. THE RECCLECTICN ne Welcome, John Redmond. ee eee remains long alter the pric i 4 ~<+2>+ thrived throughout the country as is forgotten a 4 Y - © Mnidcaw ‘Cacnesie eays the icaiser never before, prices also, have more ee er Bec. : ._ or > im 7 ean abolish war with aeoae but he |*2@2 trebled. It was not so long ago Things done by halves are beyer a Patty Walk +t ow ~~ ee s i : 2 - IO Ss ; 4 i evidently thinks that the Kaiser has that a good roadster could Re bought done right is Head TTT 5 : “ need e one aarp as Oe net REPAIR WORK 2 eee rn Ava ath 5 Beso en. 5 aU wm bE . & a only here in Nor arolina, but}. a : See iS _.. | throughout the east, and even in the Given s cial See Rear i a 60 Acrobats i oe rosin Giese Case ce[nrearest the “Azure ‘ausestom| of Loan and Trust Co. | AVZANEN GQ A orialists = = be 2 MirzaGolems : a : = : $250 to $500, and 9 real fancy article Phone No. 55. 1alists an i e i a % to get the real measure of the Ven- commands a muéhwiieher fieure than we 10 Flying Ji dans -— 2 ezuelean autocrat. y ———_+ +> »—___—_ When Kecsevelt pats some men on their back they have no better sense than to behave like a tom-cat with nis Meantime, automobiles and motor- eycles for pleasure and for necessary travel are becoming more and more W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. Daisy Hodgini 60 Riders the: Duttons and ea Funny Men | ae Sy 50 ae the World’s 5 Circus Artists_ numerous, speedier and safer, while ' ' Pps 7 200 of stomach full of canaries. the fields that grow corn, cotton, pea- I Know of Some Good a See Desens ACT OF F nuts, wheat and oats are constantly ‘Ny wd RICCCBON| Col. Stewart, exiled to Fort Grant, Arizona, canot take a horseback riding test because the surgeon re- ported that he was suffering from “cardiac hypertrophy, dilation and mitral insufficiency.”’ This looks like : so : . a = of | Indications, however, do not point BROS reel Rireia te mek ens aie THE and,” but the doughty colonel re-| that way, for the horse,-the Kentucky : ‘ EVER SEEN : ; > , J ON E fuses to accept the surgeon’s findings | horse, the Virginia horse, most any All Rep a Work Given i a 4 One 50 — q apna he was never in better|ojd horse, seems to -be growing in Prompt Attention. aco © a Admits to Everything f e “4 Saas popular favor with each passing year, BILE | A ‘ Doors Open at ere ae : > GoOD- Rica HORSE 4 —_——~++@P-e————_ : ar 5 IAN ‘i : , just so long as it is thoroughbred. ‘J = C= é ee er Performance Begins at 2:00 aoe eee M. =< COIS WIFE AND FAMILY F IT DOESN’T LOOK. BAD IN THE| North Carolina was never much for ° ° AINBS A dmissioz on Tic k t = | EARLY SPRING. - attaching pedigrees to her pigs and ckets an um ! goats, which would stretch -from axe —— Man. d N’ bered Reserved Seats will April 1, it was stated that 413,605 freight cars were standing idly on side tracks. On June 24th, it was officially re- - supplanting animal power for plow- ing the earth with steam and electric- ity. It has been said by no less a per- sonage than Mr. Edison that, in ten years, a horse would be a novel sight. always been supremely proud of her fair, handsome and virtuous women, whom all our men respect and adore. Statesville to Charlotte, but she has Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM (A. W. Holler Plumbing Co. phone 61. 127 W Broad St. ~ er es it i Fai x \ = : \_/ Grae? ‘ oe é Corre aS ON ey EVE e a) 7) -o- Pp he x Ss *e-/” wo e EVERY MORNING AT.10 O'CLOCK 6) € (The Richest, Longest, Street Para be on sale show 4: VILLE: DRUG Go. in the regular ticke: ay at the store of the STATE* t wagons on the show grounds. , at exactly the same price charge pe t et et ee d OD D DD D Si b i ; Oy Sr e e ) " 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 m gold lor these two things alone. :-: :-: 3: FOR SALE ive room cottage on Elm Street, in good location. Four acres of nice land for truck farmiag, with six room two- story dwelling,, 1 1-4 miles from Public Square. Will exchange for city property in nicelocation. 102 acre farm, 4 1-4 milesfrom town; small dwellizge, good out- buildings and abundance of fruit. For further information call on or write. ERNEST G. GAITHER Insurance and Real Estate Are a og © N {7 Oo OC Zz > Q Q QO © Z me OF HOLIDAY We will close our Store Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 6 o'clock and re- open Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at 6 o'clock. Kindly get your orders in Friday and on Saturday evening after 6 o'clock, L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE SSSSCOSOHSNSESHOSOS SSS SSHCESSE op Pee Hh CECECEEEEEE PEP PPE Pps YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood pouliry and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. ee 1 ee 66 ee oe a ply tarred roofing. | 92 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 6 OO O O S @O S 9 B D O O N G OO S OO O O O G 9 O Painted “‘V”’ crimped roofing Galvanized "7 — 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- sooner building materials to be found in western North Zaro- ina Phone No. 23. Twelve Years Experience. in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- ing. Clothing called forana return- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB 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. Re eh h cf cf fe t e co c h e Bc f cf fe e : EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. « Pefedake fod: fe Peete Path bibs Pi bh A is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second ia 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. EK. 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—Bookkeepiog, 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 he fe ef tb te t te tp et h eh fe t tp t > G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. — La ry We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if § a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have § @ purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every & : person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to _ ~ A : 42 PIECE VIOLET This Set Consists FACH PEACE IS E of— HANDSOMELY & DECORATED 3 6 Diuner Plates | 6 ead ee with French De- 6 Saucers calcomania, rep- 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. hp ee ee ee resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- & ural color and a & solid gold filligree | border. THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA... a | mittee in Washington in 1864 there are A HINDGO’S TOILET. Curious Morning Scene In an East Indian Compound. All over the compound, from veran- das and “go-downs,” fornts-are seen rising from sleep. each one “wrapping the drapery of his couch about him,” with no idea in doing so of conforming to any standards urged upon the at- tention of the race by Mr. bryant, but for the simpler if less poetic reason that these draperies constitute his bed- ding by night and his nether garment by day. But do rot make the mistake of thinking that because the require- ments of the Flindoo’s costume are scanty his toflet is therefore a per- functory matter. Follow him to the well. The chances are that you will never drink water again, but you will obtain knowledge. On the brink of that great yawning hole In the ground known as the compound well, whose sides are of stone and whose steps lead you Gown to the water’s edge, behold the “males” of the compound. Di- vested of the draperies already re- ferred to and in attitudes ranging all the way from the pose of the “Disk Thrower’ to that of the most resolute squatter upon a western claim, they are lined up in a row from the top of the steps to the bottom. In the hand of each is a chatty, and one and all are engaged in the offices of the morn- ing bath. And their tub is the well. The brimming chatties are passed up and the empty ones down, legs are curried, feet are scoured, teeth are pol- ished with charcoal and stick, throats are gargled, noses trumpeted, and, in short, the whole man receives such a washing and splashing, such a rub- bing and scrubbing, such a molishing and polishing, as leaves nothing to be | desired except in connection with the well. This latter consideration, how- ever, is one that does not disturb the Hindoo, who, priding himself upon be- ing externally the cleanest platter in the universe, devotes but little thought to the inside of the dish. His ablutions and those of his col- leagues concluded, he fills his chatty once more from the pure fountain be- low, lifts it high in the air, throws his head back and with unerring aim pours the crystal libation in one long, steady stream down his open throat, skillfully poised to receive and conduct it to his germ proof interior. This done, his draperies are resumed, and he departs to his work. Suddenly, as out of a catapult, the sun leaps up from behind the eastern hills, and day is at hand—Mary Ana- bel Chamberlain in Atlantic. A STORY GF MILLIONS. The Way One Man Had a Fortune Thrust Upon Him. A story is told of how the reluctant giving of a promissory note by a penni- less New York lawyer brought a for- tune into his pocket amounting to sey- eral millions. The rman referred to, John M. Bixby, went to New York in 1830 from a backwoods district as a half starved lawyer. To pay $4 a week for board and washing kept him on the verge of bankruptcy. He struggled on for a year or two and was constantly seeking odd jobs outside of the law to enable him to exist when a friendly lawyer in whose office he had desk room called him aside one day. “Here is a chance for you, Bixby,” said the lawyer. “I have an estate to settle and must get rid of the farm on the north side of the city. It is ap- praised at $200. You can have it at that figure.” “IT have not a dollar to my name,” exclaimed Bixby. “You can give me your note, and I will renew it until you get ready to pay it,” replied the lawyer. The young man hesitated for some time. He was very nervous about plac. ing himself under obligation for so large a sum, but finally consented. Young Bixby had to ask for the re- newal of his note two or three times, : had to deprive himself of the necessi-} ties of life to hold the farm until the opening of the Erie canal and the first lighting of the city by gas gave the metropolis a new birth and his farm was quickly swallowed in the growth. At the time of his death Bixby’s prop- erty was worth $7,000,000. Today its market value is more than $13,000,000. —National Magazine. Mr. Lincoln’s Brevity. A historian recalls the fact that in Mr. Lincoln’s speech to the notification committee at Springfield there were 189 words and in his formal letter of acceptance there were 184 words. In his speech of acceptance to the com- 196 words, and in his letter of accept- ance there are 200 words. But let us remember that there were no typewrit- ers in those days, and such a thing as a phonograph had not been dreamed of. —St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Uncorrupted. “I once spurned a bribe of $100,000,” said the orator, naturally evoking a round of applause. “Nay, friends, do not cheer,” he con- tinued. “It is the duty of all to be! honest. Besides, the services demanded by the brazen scoundrel were worth double the money.” — Philadelphia Ledger. Not the Suitor’s Fault. Fond Father (trembling with emo- tion) — You are audacious! You are heartless! She is my only child! Suitor (wishing to pacify)—But, my dear sir, you—er—you can’t blame me for that. —Illustrated Bits. Steer a straight course and let the other fellow do the dodging. You’ll find the world willing to step aside for a fellow who knows where he is going. AGED SS ee LI TT Oe he IN Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, ‘will be in Statesville, at the Inn, ' Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting ' glasses. { ———_—¢<+<>>-e—___ ‘ “Suffered day and night the tor- ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Doan’s Ointment. It cured me _ permanently.’’—Hon. Jehn R. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala. —~+2@>»—___ 500 pair of New Hal! curtains received $2.0¥ pair 15 $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75¢ up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CoO. See WEB STER'S “ INTERNATIONAL] ‘" | “| DICTIONARY | ‘| A Library in One Bock | ; | ! ' {| Besides an accurate, prac- |! 44 tical, and scholarly vocab:- }} jjlary of English, enlarged }} : oi with 25,000 NEW WORDS, ii : jj the_International contains |) | ja History of the English | Language, Guide to Pro- :j Dunciation, Dictionary of! - ii Fiction, New Gazetteer c= }j || the World, New Biogrart-; , |fical Dictionary, Vocabulary | -M1 Of Scripture Names, Grecix fe “1 end Latin Names, and Eng- ;: . lish Christian Names, Fcr- =i eign Quotations, Abbrevia- b4j tions, Metric System, Etc. 44 2380 Pages. 5000 Illustrations. |: da _ SHOULD YOU NOT OWN SUCH A BOCK? Ii ki) WEBSTER’S COLLEGIATE DICTIONARY. Lurg- } est of our abridgments. Regular and Thin Paper Editions. 1116 Pages. 1400 I)lustrations. ‘rite for “Dictionary Wrinklcs’’- Free. G. & C. MERRIAM €0., Springfield, Mass. GET THE BEST. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. Ir you want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, UNDERTAKER AN? EMBALMER Most Medern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cabnot 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREET THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard snd are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first zlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee promptdelivery. *PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. —Marcus. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. durivg the seasor, and will have Nirs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor — will be in town fora short stay, beginning September 28 iixiracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster Ilne. IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. WANT ADS Me GH eee 5 cents a line. SS AHMOS oo once oe 4 cents a line. 6 times................. 3 cents a line. 26 times................. 3 cents a line. FOUND—A Black Mail Shoat. .Own- er can have same by paying ex- penses for keeping. W. M. Bar- rier. sey21 3t* FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE .Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare 8 years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. sep 17 3t WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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—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. - Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. ; There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. < ee ee sa t ee e am a r e = 0h Oe ee n me e et e Ri s yt ae 1g PE t AE OP N ta ey RE vo "a = "S EE S PE T A L S SR ee PERSONAL NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Flake F. Steele were in Charlotte yesterday. Rev. J. N. Bingham of Huntersville was in the city this morning. Mrs. J. O. Parcham returned to her home at Oklahoma, Miss., today. Mr. Arthur White, a well known furniture dealer of Mebane, is in the city. Mr. T. Foy White returned this morning from a business trip to Char- otte. Lawyer L. C. Caldwell has returned from Charlotte, where he was called on legal business. Mrs. W. W. Rankin of Mooresville, is expected to arrive tomorrow morn- ing for a visit with Mrs. M. R. Adams. The Charlotte Observer says: “‘Mr. J. H. MacCall and Mr. H. L. MacCall, of Statesville, were registered among the guests at the Selwyn last night. Mr. A. E. Werner, Secretary of the Mechanical and Manufacturer’s club of Atlanta, Ga., arrived in the city this morning for a several days visit. $< News of the State. The Raeford cotton mill has re- sumed operation on full time. Raeford Institute has an enroll- ment of 135 pupils and the patrons are pleased with the new manage- ment. Governor Glenn is notified by the democratic national committee that he is to speak in New York, Mary- land and several other states October 10th to 20th. A charter is granted the White Tract-Sanding Company, of Greens- boro, to build and dealin railway track-sanding machines under pat- ents obDfained by C. P. White, the amount of capital stock being $100,- 000 and MY. White and several others being stockholders. The postmasters of the presiden- tial class, including the first, secpnd and third classes, and the members of the league of fourth-class postmas- ters. held their first annual meeting jointly yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at Charlotte. State Biologist Shore is very busy these days at Raleigh, not only with his regular line of work but with his special line, the treatment of persons bitten by rabid dogs. He now has sixteen under treatment. One, 9- year-old Joseph Fry, came Saturday night from Williamston, Martin coun- ty. He was bitten on the nose. The dog was killed and Dr. Shore founda it to have been mad. Mr. Williamson. a prominent citizen of Asheville, ar- rived yesterday with his 14-year-old son, who was at once put under treat- ment. After having suffered for several days on account of asthma, with which he had been for years afflicied, Thomas Devlin, a linotype operator on The Charlotte News, died yester- day morning about 2:30 o’clock in his room at the home of Mr. U. T. Bow- den, on South Poplar street. His death is ascribed to heart failure. _——_++@r-o———_———_ *“Corpse’’ Denies it is Dead. Waterbury, Conn., Sept. 22—Local physicians are puzzled over a remark- able case of suspended animation. Mrs. B. F. Carpenter, of Bethlehem, pronounced dead by her physician and with the undertaker already in the house, sat up in bed with the in- dignant announcement, “I’m not dead yet.” Mrs. Carpenter, who is eighty years old, has been suffering for some time with ailments incident to old age. While her physician, Dr. H. S. Allen, of Woodbury, was at her bedside on Saturday afternoon she underwent a sudden collapse. There was no heart beat, sign of pulse or respiration. Dr. Allen informed the family and summoned the undertaker. It was while he stood condoling with her re- atives that Mrs. Carpenter sat up and made her startling announcement. a Barn Was Burned. Winston-Salem, Sept. 22.—News reached the city this morning of a very destructive fire which happened at the farm of Shade W. Bowden, who lives about four miles west of Ad- vance, Davie county. The fire oc- curred last Sunday night about six o'clock. Mr. Bowden’s barn was burned up, together with three mules, a large number of sheep, a threshing machine, all of his tools and farming implements, and all of his feed. ‘The total loss will slightly exceed $1,500, - With no insurance. (oe a6 PPO cee Republican State Committee. The republican state executive committee meetsin Greensboro to- morrow for the purpose of mapping out campaign work for the month of October. Colonel W. S. Pearson, who has been secretary of the committee for two years, will tender his resignation and his successor will be elected. —_——_~++oe>2—————— Harsh physics react, weaken the bowels, cause chronic constipation. Doan’s Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggist for them. e~ —s PLAYGROUND OF ENGLISH RICH. | Twenty Special Trains From London For Scotland in a Day. Harper’s Weekly. The great playing ground of the British aristocracy and of the sport- ing rich is Scotland. There is no country in the world which depends so much for its living on sport. Milions of acres that fifty years ago were let at a peppercorn rent, now bring in vast sums as grouse moors and deer forests, and the time is not far off when all Scotchmen will be gillies, caddies or beaters, or will serve in some other capacity in the vast and expanding organization that. ministers to sport. Personally, as a man of very mod- erate means, I would rather go any- where for a holiday than to Scotland. To be invited as a guest to some great Scottish mansion with its private golf links, its brawling trout and salmon stream, its unequalled apparatus for grouse shooting and deer stalking, and its intoxicating scenery is, of course, another matter, although even under such circumstances the expense of the journey and the prodigality of the tips expected from one make the acceptance of hospitality anything but a cheap undertaking. But to go to Scotland millionaire is to herd with peripa- tectic tourists in the trains, coaches and steamers that make the tour of the Highlands. To be out of things in Great Britain is to be enormously out of them, to belong in fact to a totally different world with different standards, possibilities and pursuits. The number of those who are in them, however, seems to be always increasing. On August lith, the day before grouse shooting opened, twen- ty special trains left a single London station for Scotland and the north, bearing a regular army of sportsmen and their families, valets, maids, chauffeurs and grooms, pointers and setters. ; i The Charm of the Hatless Girl. Washington Herald. as a non- to hone--whether it is the setting in of a new fashion, this charming cus- tom of sirls going about hatless, but if it is let us welcome it with exceed- ing joy. Sheis becoming uiquitous, this girl without a hat, and in the street or on the street car, in the parks, wherever she may be, she adds to the landscape and picturesqueness to the view. More welcome too will the new-old custom of the fair sex be if one of its results is the dethroning that mows a swath of discomfort throuch our thorcughfares and which has added ty the burdens of a torrid summer. Let us hope that the new style of feminine bszreheadedness has come about through female recognition of the eternal varity of the poet who declared that the crowning glory of 2 woman is her hair. It may be that the girls who are’ braving conven- tion, declaring their freedom from the thralls of the milliner and makinz tife mcre beautiful by discarding their hats need encouragement. For heaven’s sake let us all get together and praise the sex for its good sense. We should say at a rough estimate girl without a hat as against the girl if its truth can be proved. All hail to the sensible American girl and her crown of glorious hair.—Washington Herald. <> __. Accidents will happen, but the best regulated families keep Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurts. —_—__¢ +4 —_-_—_ Must Keep Off the Fire Wagon. Mayor Grier announced today that in the future any one, not a member of the fire department or a city of- ficial who who boards the fire wagon when en route to a fire will be fined $5 and costs. —_++@>-—_—_ Mr. Gregory Il. Captain W. H. H. Gregory receiv- ed a telegram this morning stating that his son, Harry, is seriously il! at Hillsboro, Texas. He may possi- bly be brought hereto his father’s home. Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. +4 —____- We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_+<+2>-»—___ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. We do not know—we almost fear; of that awful monstrosity, the ‘Merry | 3s Witow” hat, that dire shape of straw | 83 that the matrimonia! chances of the 3 with a “Merry Widow” were at least RS 100 to 1, and that should help some | SOUTHERN RAILWAY Gu. Great Highway of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between the 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 Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A., Charlotte, N. C. S.H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A., Washibgton, D. C. 100 Visiting Cards for 50 Cts. Mail 50. cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards at once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or name of business, etc., must be fig- ured so—2 cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc., not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, New York. New Line of MATIOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE Winston-Salem’s Big Event. Tbe progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the Nosth- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly cn the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barne and stables for Horses. __ Water will be found in all parts of the grounds aod the Park will be brilliantly lighted at. night with electricity. The Fair 1s open to all counties in Piedmont North Carelina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainmentand amusement of the people. There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, ree Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that "| goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. We should not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. FURNISHING CO. Ragsseososcsces 928080808080 8D8 0078000908290 0080 80: *ne0ec nate evans patecar ep eco e Ce Te Ce Lene ote ee: ; | SEVERAL 2ND. -The care PO O O S O SO M ployees. Officers. Handle all ment of These CAPITAL Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength Bank is Managed. SRD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by thel Officers and Em- 4TH. The banking experience of 5TH. The ability.of the bank to Properly and Promptly To Those Desiring the Embodi- Offered The Service of THE HRS! NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE 10308080009 0808700S08080808C = 00 8° Se enacece le le ele leOeneNaCeC OO THINGS 99 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 SS 0 S O S O S O S O S O S OS S SV SO S oe Ce So e ee e ee e . ‘ 2a O> oe 0 8 0 e ea e TA R R R SN E S ot e Re e e s e t e n e s e : : with which the "> “C O R O N TO O le ‘o R A ¢ Your Business Features are $i100.000 pa s e s Ea t se e ae e R Ta r e e Ne a t e ae e BI RL O Se Re c A SS E RO N Td Se b e SE T S SO tR C RS EM E R TR E N SB0CS0EOSDSCEO 0898080006080 808083C8T AG ; THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. Of Statesville, N. C. IS PREPARED to transact all branches of banking Accounts are sclicited from firms, corporations and indiv uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terms that are consistent with good banking methods. Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits CAPETAS, STOCK assess tt0eereeeesee $40,000.00 E. Steele, President, FE. Morrisou DO G S SO N D SO U S HO S S BO Y . hB O V U W V R A G S O Y (6 B 0 i i Tit A ek at ae Saracen i eat NE sa a tc OND PY BOs NE NARI pe ag SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.....-...0:0005 Hint -$40,000.00 SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS............ $30,000.00 TOTAL RESOURCES OVER...........-.ccccsc00e-e -£446,000.00 OFFICERS and Treasurer, €. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Department , Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec BE S S 1D 1 1 D 1 1 OO T D OC O D ED C DI D I 69 2 0 DI D I co O N CO O OO SE Si See e 2s. “Open Work Plum ae is a hobby with US— it’s i easier for us to &ccomplish ft and show results, gives more & satisfaction to our patron © 1t’s like visible type = M ; : Writing W it shoes for itself as gy. M wy work goes along. In th, M long run it costs very much sp less than oid-style Concealed plumbing. We ask the Op- poatunity of estimating 9 * A OO ea any plumbing work you may % Ws i rae want done. eae te = shone *): OLLER PLUMBING COMPANY « 127 W. Broad St. A = pe $2.06, $2.50 and $3.00 Ctyies reduced to qi OC: Stop long enouzk to look at the styles on display in our show window. 5. B. MILLER 28 shoe tan No Goods Charged in this Sule. @NSOSSSSSC8SSSE9ES5S5SSSSS000 980800 #DeSEDECz0R0e woe DeleNe% DOOBCSOSOBOSOSO#LS DET BOS DBO9OCUE aye OBC See ee eee ee eee. Yooesed Boodevesesccecececoce. Fen ee le seceCeseONe » 5 Ns 6 © B0S0R0O0ECE 280E 06080 ECE COCO COCOCSCEC eT e0e A Show Down In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH READE? Hosiery ard the “WORLDS BEST”? Biack are the goods of Quality. Alter 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 bave the best of everything best yarn, best colors, best machines and best help, with such a combication you can produce the best of what you are making. We have ail of the above. Ask your dealer for the goods of ‘“‘quality.”’ : RO S Od ao THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. i OPO 0800809080080 ONCOR DENS OED ENBNEI20BDE 20e080e08De DENBDONOTEDNL0I0E08 080808780809080: Ds s2ec00 BOSOMDe0aCGOC. BOBO DW @Oe« enavencoee Bass eseSatesece. ana neeonoeve tale eee & RS P B X B A V A A L R A L L E V EP SA P N A AS TO S S A AI H AI R E Substantial Business fife, Praise the methods em- ployed by this bank fer the conduct of its busi- ness, Fair and ecuriccus treatment is always ex tended to our depositors, whether their deposits are large or small. It is our desire that ovr reputa- tion for justice and fair dealing should equal that for firancial integrity and i Merchants and Farmers’ Bank OF STATESVILLE INCORPOW ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. ae OFFICERS: +. 1. STIMPSON, Pres; C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.: F. B. BUNCH, Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. See. & Treas. me Directors: L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C.S. fomlin, kK. Reid. J. A. Knox, W.S. Page. Geo. B Nichols: ©. Lezen- Neyer penn ala ets ~D. o:son, fA K.. Laz by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. Bb. Watts. solidity. os: + AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. a 0 F = Rees or the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehouse” are ae Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who ne le to classify and put the corr ect valuation on 18 grades 0 ee on. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or siX weeks €0F res “on. PI pondence course under expert cotton men will complete Yo 7" demand for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opus “#P : Ist. Correspondence her . fart : € course year round. Write at once lor +" particulars. * ee Get us five yearly subscribers to The Evenisé Mascot, paid in advance, and get one of the beautiful China Sets we are giving as premiums. (120 WAS Had a bury fault. ward up th Much ed in th Murphy. on Tues to blow Loan 32 Spence Murp He is 4 two and was em who no he rece of the § Compan Murp many p and she estimab ment is mother, in this bury. No Of say a 2c it is tha of a ba The man’s t Salisbur office: “Cha open an Spencer of yeger known bury, w4 ing befo yesterda superior $1,000 b Detect Unuited ment, w tified the bank off examine ago Mu the ban necessa help. taken in robbers, tack can Wood fused fi 2Zlycering waived é« plead no spiracy. however him ove The t tured or Murphy and cres Mr. J perous f Buffalo copy of publishe Amon Paper ec “At t Sunday elders Wm. B Pace, M G. W. Duff ang The } having ff is a son above. ty and quaintar Mana theater that the uled fo Owing berform ing pict ally e “Agains Kid” to Dr. J ~ AR = WW #8 fi A Ms ss B3 3 > @@ OG B O S S O O 8 OG 9 2 O 0 P be ee PR R AP P S ; { | ea e e e Or e n VO O D O O Er e DD L DL ve DC I S PC I E IK SO C HO D E MC % xyho are of Cot be ks cor ut Bis ‘ . Sept- iS earthet jue qutife! * tack came one man failed. ‘ f (ieorge Murphy Lived Here WAS A STATESVILLE BARBER. Had a Hearing Yesterday at Salis- bury and Was Sent to Jail in De- fault of $1000 Bail—Frank Wood- ward, the Detective Who Worked up the Case, Testifies. Much interest has been manifest- ed in this city over the case of Geo. Murphy, who was jailed at Salisbury on Tuesday, charged with conspiracy to blow open and rob the Wachovia Loan and Trust Company bank at Spencer. Murphy formerly lived in this city. He is a barber by trade and about two and a half, or three years ago, was employed by Mr. W. F. Howard who now conducts the barbershop he recently opened in the basement of the Statesviie Loan and Trust Company building. ¢ Murphy is well remembered by many people here. He had a wife; and she is said to have been a most? estimable lady. The _ same state- ment is made regarding the man’s mother, who also at one time resided in this city but now lives at Salis- bury. No one can be found here who will say a good word for Murphy, unless it is that he was a fairly decent sort of a barber. The following account of the|curing the man’s trial before Mayor Boyden at SS —————— ht. THE EVENING Statesville, N. C., Thursday Evening, September 24, 1908. A Lecturer May Come AND TALK TO US ON FORESTRY. Eclectic Book Club Holds First Reg- ular Meeting of the Year 1908- 1909—New President Wields the Gavel and a Delightful Program is Most Thoroughly Enjoyed. The Eclectic Book Club held its first regular meeting of the year 1908-’09 yesterday afternoon at the handsome residence of Mrs. Oscar Steele on South Mulberry street. As the guests arrtved Mrs. Steele served very refreshing fruit punch. The new president, Mrs. Dorman Thompson called the meeting to or- der and presided with her usual grace and dignity. The club was delighted to welcome Mrs. Costin Wood as a new member. With her beautiful voice and charm- ing personality she is a valuable ad- dition to any social or literary circle. A letter from Mrs. Cooke, chair- man of the Forestry committee of Federation of Clubs was read by the secretary, offering the club’ the privilege of securing a lecturer on Forestry sent out by the govern- ment, provided the club. entertain him and interest others in the lec- ture. The president appointed a com- mittee to work up sufficient interest in the subject to justify the club se- lecturer. It f an im- portant question and should interest Salisbury has been received at this] @Very one. office: an “Charged with conspiring to blow open and rob the Wachovia bank at Spencer with the assistance of a gang After disposing of the business following interesting program was was rendered: History of France from beginning of yeggmen, George Murphy, a well-j to the reign Charlemange, Mrs. M. R. known young white man of Salis- | Adams. bury, was given a preliminary hear- People of France, Mrs. W. A. ing before Mayor A. H. Boyden here | Thomas. yesterday and bound over to Rowan superior court. In default of a $1,000 bond he went to jail. Streets of Paris, Miss Hall. | Mrs. Wood sang as a first selec- tion “‘Sunbeams,’’. then a beautiful Detective Frank Wood d, of the little Scotch-like air “Violette.” Unuited States secret service depart- ment, who worked up the case, no-|Club with several tified the officers and warned the Mrs. Thompson entertained the selections, ‘The Sweetest Flower,’? “A Resolve” and bank officials, was the only witness | ‘‘Roln.” examined. He testified that ten days The Eclectic is fortunate in having ago Murphy proposed to him to rob three such fine musicians among its the bank, saying he would get the| Membership as Mesdames_ Steele, necessary help if Woodard would | Wood and Thompson. help. Five other unknown men were After the program was finished taken into the confidence between the | the hostess served delicious cream, robbers, but when the night for at-| cake, grapes and bonbons. Woodard testified that Murphy re- fused first the purchase of nytro- glycerine as being no good. Murphy waived examination in one case, but plead not guilty to the charge of con- spiracy. The case was so _ clear, however, that Mayor Boyden bound him over. The tools and other material cap- tured on the night of the arrest of Murphy were exhibited in the court and created much interest. —_——><a- —___—_ Is Now an Elder. Mr. J. A. Houpe, one of the pros- perous farmers who lives out on the Buffalo Shoals road has received a copy of the Magnum Sun-Monitor, published at Magnum, Greer county, Oklahoma. Among other items of news the paper contains the following: “At the Presbyterian church last Sunday the following deacons and elders were installed: Deacons— Wm. Burgess, Seth Mabry, Mark Pace, M. L. Sims. The Elders are G. W. Sims, J. J. Burgess, A. W. Duff and J. C. Houpe.” The Mr. J. C. Houpe referred to as having been elected one of the elders is a son of the Mr. Houpe mentioned above. He was raised in this locali- ty and has many friends and ac- quaintances here. —— Ho Gem Will Open Tonight. Manager Gregory of the Gem .theater announced this afternoon that the amateur performance sched- uled for tonight has been postponed Owing to the illmess of one of the berformers. The program of mov- fing pictures for tonight is an especi- ally elaborate one and _ includes “Against the Law” and “Catch the » Kid” together with illustrated songs. —_——_++@>-e——___—_. Dr. Scott to Preach. Dr. J. A. Scott will preach at the Front Street Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at 11:15 o’clock. There will be no service at night. The guests of the afternoon were Mesdames J. C. and C. M. Steele. ———++ oe DEPUTY SHERIFF ROBBED. ——e J. H. Carter, of Reidsville, was Held up at Wilmington, Del., and $51 Taken, all the Money he Had. Wilmington, Del., Sept 23.—That officers of the law are not immune in Wilmington from the attacks of hold- up men was demonstrated early yes- terday morning when J. H. Carter, a deputy sheriff of Reidsville N. C., was waylaid and relieved of $51. He had to telegraph to the sheriff at Reidsville for money to take him back home. Carter was aproached by a man who asked him the time. While Car- ter was trying to see the face of the watch in the glare of an arc light the man caught his arm and held it fast while with the other hand he delved into Carter’s pockets and made off with the $51 in cash. —_—_—_4-<+- Fair People are Wiser Now. That a county fair depending upon public patronage can not afford to do without newspaper support has been demonstrated at Anderson, Ind., where the Madison county fair at- tracted less than one-third the num- ber of people who attended the fair on Thursday, one year ago. At that time the fair association depended almost wholly on the newspapers for advertising, and the local papers and other papers of Madison county boosted the fair in every way possi- ble. This year one of the directors of the fair association, who had charge of the advertising, concluded that ad- vertising does not pay. Being per- mitted to execute his own ideas, he chose to have a few banners painted and posted. The newspapers, there- fore, ignored the fair association and said nothing about the fair, the ex- hibit, races or anything pertaining to it. As a result the attendance has been the smallest in years. bold Deed of Unmasked Men HELD UP, ROBBED AND SHOT. Cc. E. Mangum, a Durham Liveryman and Horse-Trader, Held up Last Night Near East Durham by Three White »zen and, Besides Being Robbed, is Shot Twice—$3,7 Seciired. Durham, cept. 23.—At 11 o’clock tonight C. E. Mangum, a liveryman and horse-trader of this city, drove to police headquarters with two pis- tol balls through his left arm and a hole through his trousers, made, he said, in a fight for his purse, of which he was robbed and with it $3,- 700. Mangum had been to Raleigh trading horses, collecting money and and foreclosing mortgages. The trip through the country was made in a single buggy and he was leading four horses. Near East Durham, under a tree three unmasked men ran out and seizing him by the throat, took his pistol from his belt, while he squalled so as to alarm the neighbor- hood. The robbers tore his clothes nearly off and, securing his purse, jerked him out of the buggy. They opened fire on him and of the ten remembered shots he says he was touched three times. The men ran and were not identified.~ Mangum came first to ’Squire Mor- ton in East Durham, about 10:30 and and gave the alafm. Sheriff Harward and all officers were notifi- ed and Began a search. He is inclin- ed to hot air, but the officers say they have seen him recently disporting unusual amounts of money and one policeman vouches for the amount alleged to have beem Yost tonight. He presented a rather battered ap- pearance tonight and Dr. Felts at- tended him. The powder burns do not appear to have been self-inflicted and the officers believe the story gen- uine. Mangum describes the men as being all white, one stockily built and the others slender. His large pistol, he thinks, was turned upon him, but their guns were not placed in his face at first. All the officers are working upon the case tonight and they are of the opinion that they have a spot in town that will develop the criminals. ——++@r-e—_———. COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling........... 9 Good middling... .... ........ 8%, 1379 Go Tar coal any Alison Mea el ap nt a inlet Be 814, Stains and Tinges............ 5&7 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9.40. Futures closed as follows: Octonene ss ei 8.94 DICCEMIDET.- .o).s veleia!) wilctaiciierce ee cra. 8.75 PPATIRRTY) «0 och oc ci elcle Bh seer atious 8.64 PEROT ne cate oiieiehel chaoui ane 8.65 The Gazette says: “Cotton Weigher Wilson weighed 66 bales of cotton Friday and 46 Sat- urday. More than 46 bales were ginned in Gastonia on Saturday but quite a number were either taken back home by the owners or were sold elsewhere in the county. Gastonia prices since the opening of the new season have not been quite up to the prices offered at some other points in the county. For in- stance, so The Gazette hears from re- Hable sources, while the price here for some days has been 9 cents, Bes- semer City has been paying 9.12 1-2 and McAdenville 9.25.’’ oe EO ee China Grove Mill Starts Up. China Grove, Sept. 23.—Only five or six bales of new cotton haev been ginned here.and very little sold. The farmers claim the price is less than about half a crop in sight less than 10 cents will hurt them badly. -The heavy rains in August caused all the young bolls to shed off and nothing but the July crop is left on the stalk. The plant of the Patterson Manu- facturing Company is on full time this week and the operatives hope they will not close down any more this year. For several months the miHs have been running only one- half time and the help is becoming restless on account of the loss of time. cost of production and with only | only adding wrong to wrong by leav- ing her South Carolina. that it was planned by the man in the case that this woman should | themselves night riders and invade commit the additional wrong of at- tempting to desert her child. The mother, a pretty and educat- | jawjessness. ed young woman, is a member of a young lawyer and a former member of the North Carolina legislature.| wi] be a revival of the Ku-Klux. Our farmers and their several organ- zations for the protection of their products are net surely endorsing The question now is “Who is J.|the actions of a few crazy men and live in} all their efforts combined can never elsewhere? | he able to dictate the price of raw It is said that Mr. W. B. Streeter,| material to be manufactured by the bravest men on earth who have stood Childrens’ Home Society was in New-]anq watched the loom and spindles ton a short time ago to see one of the } turn Wite Was Anout lo Leave Him N HUSBAND THEN KILLS HIMSELF. He Had Been Eight Times Mayor of Tampa, Fla., and Shoots Himself in His Wife’s Presence—He Had Made Other Attempts at Self Destruction. Tampa, Fla., Sept. 24.—In the presence of his wife, who had just told him good-bye, intending to be- gin proceedings for divorce, Francis- co Milian, of West Tampa, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by dis- charging two bullets through his brain. His wtfe had decided to leave him, and when she said farewell Milian replied: “It is best to end everything now,” and killed himself. Milian had served eight times as mayor of West Tampa and enjoyed the respect of all citizens. He was tempts to commit suicide recently. -_——-<+-— GREENSBORO BABY AFFAIR. the Warrant—Is Paper? left with the old colored woman, Mary Tatum, at Greensboro the nine- teenth of last month. It was news, and news which would have interest- ed the people of Catawba county. But, strange to say, while the two newspaeprs at Newton very fre- quently boast that they always give up-to-date news, they have not had one word to say about this matter. And what about the law? It is said that one of the officers at Newton warrant has never been served. Is the law a _ respector of persons? Where is the warrant? not necessary to inquire about the woman in the case. Her name is known. it seems she decided that she was woman; she has gone back to claim her little one. present are said- to be some point in We shall prove highly respected family of Catawba county. The father, a well-known Out of regard for their families, the names of the guilty couple have not been. divulged.” Walter Smith?’’ Does he Newton or Hickory, or superintendent of the North Carolina distinguished citizens there. Who of Emma? this news? Is it right, that because of the fact that a man is prominent, a lawyer, and a former member of a state legislature, that his name should be withheld? Had this man been some poor dog his name would have been on every lip, have hesitated to have given the mat- ter in detail to the public. Again we ask where is the war- rant? ply to poor people only Cc. Claremont, N. C., Sept 16. The Mercury publishes the above because it contains news its readers are entitled to and demand. Wedo not know who J. Walter Smith is. But from the evidence so far obtain- ed, he must be a prominent young lawyer of Catawba county. We are glad to say, however, that he does not live in Hickory. Our lawyers advice. As soon as the news reached New- ton that we were going to give the news about the affair, we got twenty Who is J. Walter Smith?—Where is |40na G. Campbell, Law to Punish |°W of Mr. Ross when she married the Poor People Only, Asks a Hickory late Col. Beekman de Peyster. By the terms of her first husband’s will A great deal has been said about | She receives an income of $10,000 a that “six-weeks-old baby” that was | Year in trust. the acts of Widow Was 70; Man's Age 26 —— + ee SENSATION IN A N. Y. VILLAGE. She Was Mrs. De Peyster, is Rich and Has had Two Husbands—Her In- come is $10,000 or More a Year and is Held in Trust for Her. Johnstown, N. Y., Sept. 23.—Mr. 2nd Mrs. Ernest Bolton, the 26-year- old groom and 70-year-old bride, who were married at Sunnyside, Mrs. Bolton’s country place here, spent the first day of their honeymoon on a iong auto spin. The village and country folks are taking the liveliest interest in the newly wedded couple, for Mrs. Bol- ton, as Mrs. Anna G. Ross de Peyster, has been prominent here for genera- tions, The marriage was a great surprise to Mrs. de Peyster’s friends. Rev. W. W. Elsworth, pastor of St. John’s a Cuban by birth. Louis Milian, a Po ee Episcopal church of Johns- son, states that he had made two at- town, officiated, and the bride was given away by a cousin, William Herring, of Philadelphia. Mrs. de Peyster’s maiden name was She was the wid- ———_++@ro—___—_ WEEKLY COTTON LETTER. Col. Gregory Discusses Crop Pros- pects, Bureau Report, Prices and the Depredations of the Night Riders, The cotton situation since my last letter has assumed several different phases. The European strike being the principal factor no doubt in causing received a warrant to serve on one # or both of the guilty parties, but that break in the market. It is useless- for any opinion: to be’ expressed through the columns of any paper as to the prices to be nam- ed in the near future. Who are the guilty parties? It is} mins report that still they hold on hands goods that can not be sold ex- cept at a loss and an improvement in She had returned home, but | prices even at the reduced price of cotton they cannot run. thing depends upon the political is- babe with the old negro}sues (summed up) as it is universal- ly concluded that if the money power Her whereabouts at} moves things may get back to where they originally stood. ~” Taking our The whole It is unfortunate to lawless chronicle men who call our state with an idea that they can control the price of cotton by their There can be much harm come out of these acts of violations of law as capital seeking investment will never come our way as they will think it It is conceded that the market in is the man who posed as the husband | the near future will be governed by Again we ask why have] the bureau report for October which not the papers at Newton printed} from present indication looks bullish Very Respectfully, W. H. H. GREGORY, EP ee Over Twenty Conversions. It was stated this morning that and the} Since the revival meetings now in e Newt would not | Progress at the Rose Hill Methodist eee Sores church were commenced there have been over twenty conversions. The meetings are being conducted Why was it beld up? Was] >Y the pastor, ae Mr. Bihoes ee it intended that the law should ap-|‘8 being most ably ass by Rev. Yates, a young-man recently admit- ted to the ministry. Mr. E. O. Shaver has charge of the singing. If the interest in these meetings continues to increase at the present rate they will be held for several days to come. —_——_—_+-o—— —— “Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil is the ease—croup. Has been used with would have given her better legal |5UCCeSs in-our_family for eight years.” —Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. —_———+ > Mr. Thos. J. Conger has purchased new subscribers.—Hickory Mercury. the Julius Gallaher home place in best remedy for that often fatal dis- |. ET rae Se LT RPE Mo TA ST ER GOT eR sf MASCOT. — No. 319 Bryan Mule WHAT IS VALUE OF THE BEAST? The Colonel May Have Inadvertantly Made an Offer That in Strick Ac- cordance With Theory and Law Cannot be Caried Out—Whole Thing is Probably a Joke. New York, Sept. 23.—Ir Mr. Bry- an’s mule ‘“‘Minnamascot’’? should be held by competent authority to be a “valuable thing,”’ his offer of the an- imal as a prize to the election district or precinct which makes the best showing for the Democratic ticket in the coming presidential election would appear to be an infraction of the Corrupt Practices act of the state of New York. Perhaps similar acts of other states also will apply to the offer. This was the bombshell that Her- bert Parsons hurled into the political melange today. It was conceded lat- er at Democratic national headquar- ters that it was eminently fair of Mr. Parsons to bring this matter to the attention of the public at the present time, and not keep the Democratic nominee in ignorance of the perilous position in which he had placed him- self in the eyes of the New York law, until it was too late to apply the rem- edy. So Mr. Bryan is likely to withdraw his offer altogether or limit it to such states as have no corrupt practices acts. There would, of course, be no objection to his. presenting the mule as a reward, after the counting of all the votes, but his act in offering it as an incentive to a big democratic vote is branded as plainly illegal. According to Mr. Parsons, who looked up the legal authorities this morning, Subdivision 3 of Section 41-O of the Penal Code is vicfated. thing as an inducement for any voter This section provides that any person Office, place, employment or valuab or other person to procure or aid in procuring either a large or a small vote, plurality or majority in any election district or other political di- vision of the state, for a candidate or candidates to be voted for at an elec- tion; or to cause a larger or smaller vote, plurality o rmajority to be cast or given for any candidate or candi- dates in such district or political di- vision.. * * * is guilty of a fel ony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than five years, and in addi- tion forfeits any office to which he may be elected at the election with reference to which such offense was committed.”’ “Apparently,’’ commented Parsons, “it all depends on the value of that mule.”’ A Pretty Home Wedding. The home of Dr. R. A. Bass on Broad street was the scene of a pretty home wedding last night. The event was the marriage of the the. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Annie Arnold to Mr. Kelly Lit- aker, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. J. H. Pressley. The happy couple were made one at shortly after 7 o’clock and then followed a wedding supper. Only a few of the immediate friends and relatives of the two families were present. Mr. Ltaker is a prosperous farmer at Barium Springs and on his farm the bride and groom will make their future home. EDP Veteran’s Day at Greensboro. Colonel W. H. H. Gregory “and a number of other Confederate Veter- ans have received invitations to be present at the Veteran Day celebra- tion in Greensboro during that town’s Home Coming Week. The invitations come from the Guilford County Veteran Association and state that Gen. C. A. Evans is expected to be present. : The invitations are signed by Gen. J. S. Carr of Durham. Several from here will probably attend. The event occurs on October 16. - onl 4-3 22-. 4 Will Return Saturday. A card received from Rev. J. Meek White who has been spending his va- . cation at Sharon, S. C:,-states that he will return Saturday and that he will preach at New Sterling at 11 a. m., on Sunday. : The card says: ‘‘All well and en- Barringer township. 4 joying our rest.” - asarag ince tain sia iio ay —4 Kicks The Law who “gives, offers or promises oo PP T PR E T ES BE PE M MT LS AO E FO R E EN S PI i a : y ; i ot ‘Be t ae See Tree nt THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ‘ice 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 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: wW. W. KITCHIN. Yor 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 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. &. TURNER. J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. ’ J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. H. HILL. —_— a Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 24.—For North Carolina fair tonight and Fri- day. —_—_—_-+ >) —__—— Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is in Boston again but what of it? There are a heap of them in the Huk that can down Evelyn “hands up” at being bad. ———_4< > ___— The New York deer season opened last Wednesday. So did the acci- dental shooting open time. Nothing that moves will be safe in the Adi¢on- dacks up to November 1. —————_++ oo Up in Lowell, Massachusetts, they have a woman who sleeps twenty-four days atatime. We'll guarantee she is the nearest approach to Nivana of anybody yet to appear in bustling Yankee-land. -_———_++@o——_————— Mr. Taft’s directions to the negro to “‘win his way in the community by- industry and thrift to a place in which he becomes too valuable a part of society for his depricators to ig- nore his right and well-earned posi- tion,” do not sound much like invita- tions to White House luncheons. <4 The biggest meeting of the Demo- cratic Executive Committee ever held in Maryland was held a few days ago. The defection of the Baltimore Sun does not deter the Democracy of Maryland. In November the Demo- crats will say as usual, “My Mary- Jand,-my Merriland.”’ ; —_—— The rear platforms are again being utilized to get in on. ——++eare—_—_ Orville Wright was created but lit- tle lower than the angels. ————_4+-o — ———- Small bills are reported but Big Bill is omnipresent. 4-4-2 Has Harry Thaw been asked his opinion as to Capt. Hains sanity? —_———__2-+ > “The Republican platform’’ says ex-Senator Carmack, “is like a Moth- er Hubbard. It covers everything and touches nothing.”’ ———_—_— 4+ Kermit can be depended upon to bring back some nice animal photo- graphs from Africa. At least he is going to take a lot along with him. $< Listen to this! Seven tundred thousand lives saved by a ship wreck off the New Jersey coast. The schooner had that number of live crabs aboard. —_—_—_—_—__++ 2 >--_—_ Printing a half column article on ‘‘The Woman Who Nags’’ won’t do any good at all Mr. Charlotte Obser- ver. The woman who nags never knows she does it. ——_———_+<@ > + A sober elderly person certifies in the New York Sun that she has seen old mosquitoes helping or pushing the young ones through the window screens. Could there be a more touching illustration of parental in- terest. ——_-——_-<< > ____—__ The ‘fiat has gone forth. You can buy-as much hair as you like this year. Now the battle for supremacy in size between the female hat and the female head has either got to stop right here or we'll move the next North Carolina legislature to put a clause into every suffrage bill that comes up, setting a bushel measure limit. ——_————_44 4 > -_____- Republicans see that they have the hardest fight of their lives. Even Iowa, that has never given its elec- tors up fora Democrat, is now a doubtful state. The Des Moines Reg- ister, a Republican paper, says: “Union labor will be for Bryan. Bryan is personally popular at this time. It is idle to claim Iowa Re- publican by more than a comfortable margin. If there is an open split over Allison’s successor Iowa may be classed among the doubtful states and democrats will fight for.’’ @ —— +> —____—_ “LAND LIBERTY AND LEARNING” Whirling southward from White River Junction, Vermont, on the beautiful banks of the Connecticut in one of the Boston & Maine coaches, the writer was exceedingly pleased to once more grasp the hand of John E. Redmond, leader of the Irish Parlia- mentary party. He arrived in New York last Wednesday, with his broth- er Envois. When we met him he was en route to Boston where he went to carry to his Irish brethren a message that as he told it to us was not only remark- able in promise, but in record of achievement. In describing the advantageous po- sition which Home Rule for Ireland occupies as an issue in British Poli- tics, Mr. Redmond presented some- what in detail the extent and signifi- cance of the work of the Irish party in the last’session of Parliament. This work covered the winning of the University Bill, a measure which Mr. Redmond characterizes as “one of the most important installments of Home Rule in the true sense” that has been secureé at any time. . The Irish University is to be as Mr. Redmond told us exactly what the Irish people choose to make it. A National University and a free univer- sity, it will be governed by men se- lected by the people, and neither the government nor the English Parlia- ment, nor any other body outSi/e of Ireland, will have a single thing to say about it. A distinguished Irish prelate in a congratulatory telegram to Mr. Red- mond, picturesquely epitomizes the great recent gains for Irish self-gov- ernment in saying that having been robbed “of land, liberty and learn- ing,” the Irish have “largely won back the land,” have ‘‘won back the opportunity of learning in the new university,” and now they look for- ward to winning back their liberty. ——_-_+<+@>o Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, head-| aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure—restores per- fect health. ee A 500 pair of New Hall curtains received $2.0" pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75c up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. scarce 4 Our National Preducts. This necessary product is used in bathtubs, Wall Street and California wines. It is one of our absolute ne- cessities. It is all that the Panama canal lacks. Mixed with earth, it, makes a splendid and universal cam- paign material. It also furnishes a fine covering for some of our seaside belles, and in the form of lakes is used -extensively in summer for row- ing and spooning purposes. It usually comes in drops, the only difference between a puddle and an ocean being the quantity used. It is also useful to carry germs to and fro between countries. Water is of three kinds—salt, fresh and fire. Salt water is polygamous (see Salt Lake City), fresh water is lacteal (see city dairies) and fire wa- ter is elevating (see Kentucky). Served in the form of wines, it makes a delightful irrigation course; in brooks, it is used as a trout apart- ment ; and in pipes it aids the plum- ber in his mission. In drops, it has been known to wear away a stone in the course of a hundred years; in tears, it accom- plishes the same result on a heart of stone in less than a minute; it is even (sprinkled on babies) a passport to heaven. But it is the cause of much crime; without it no one would lie about the umbrella he has stolen. Yet it is responsible, very largely, for the roofs over our heads. Although we cannot get along without it, we are damming it continually.—Success Magazine. —_——-4+ 8 >-2—___-— Isn’t It Odd. That it is usually the man with nothing to do who can spare you a moment? That though ‘‘love is blind” “always find the way?’’ That a good lover is not good if he’s too good to be true? : That an author’s royalties are of- ten far from royal? That in the mathematics of matri- mony one and one make three? That once afellow wins a girl’s hand he is under her thumb? That the well-to-do man is gener- ally hard to do? That a heart must be broken sev- eral times before it is rendered un- breakable? That gild-edged security often is guilt edged? That the big responsibilities of marriage are the littles ones?—Suc- cess Magazine. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. 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Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. 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 and Winter Resorts on and|: Vhat a Heap of as it Wi ould Dring to Statesville Homes. TI.d to do housewore with aching back. Brings you hours of misery at leis- ure or at work. If women only knew the cause — that ’ Backache pains kidneys, ‘'Twould save much needless woe. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure sick kid- neys. Statesville people endorse ‘this: Mrs. R. S. Powell, living at 708 Tradd street, Statesville, N. C., says: “For sometime previous to using Doan’s Kidney Pills, I had felt miser- able, and could not find the source of my trouble. Dull dizzy spells caused me much suffering, and there was a severe pain across the small of my back. I felt generally languid and there was a noticeabfe lack -ef energy and ambition. I was finally advised to try Doan’s Kidney Pills, and im- mediately procured them at Hall’s drug store. They improved my con- dition in every way, and a further use brought about a complete cure. Iam glad to give Doan’s Kidney Pitis my endorsement.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s— and take no other. —_——__+<@>-e—_—_ New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS -: come from sick girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. The Big Funny Show! PERA HOUSE One Night Only Saturday Sept. 26 ‘The Rural Play With Music, lincle Josh Jenking)'s A Yankee Doodle Contes: in 4 Big Laughing Acts... E 6 to 60. A Comedy With a Plot Mountei With Special Scen- ery. Musical Singing and Dancing Spec- ialties. The Show You Have Been Waiting For! 6—Big Vaudeville Acts—G6 9—Musical Specialtiese—9 Seats on Sale at Statesville Drug Co. Prices 25, SO and 75 Cts. —_=FGoonD= OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPING Draughon’s ccm- petitors, by not accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 7. per cot. 0! Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon Gaps pe cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let, “Why Learn Telegraphy ?”? which explains all, callon 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. I Know of Some Good Bargains! | in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete..: If you want Ee a or . sell see me. . oe: All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.P. Garmmrs'| IF WOMEN 0! ONLY KNEW: and Chiffoniers and Princes for] Funnier Than a Circus!/'§ An Entertainment for Children From |‘ capital, and 19 year’s success, to se- | The Repair Man. | a MAN IS KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its . en Lt alee Se ZEEEEE EVEESEEE TERY, SEES EEE CE SESSES ESSE TERE “ w | Cleanliness, Finish and wu Satisfaction 3 rocess, th ~ Bay perfect as human ingenuity can 4 aj make. The result is absolute Cleanli- y wy ness, perfect finish and cometere. eels , ‘agp fACHON.-- a ee = s mn Statesville Steam esas § m U. C. Harwell, Prop. Phone 122 i MECC SESESSCESSSESESSSSCE SY SS? Sef 2 SSS SS. wae Wee te Me We Mae Be a & W ore a trio of characteristics belonging j ~ ¢o our launadry,.work. Every care is ex- ‘ ough every step aun , ercised thr a that every detail is as ee i e s aa ! ; } 5@ n @ BO n K O K O H O E ‘OnovonCHoHeeHeTeEonenECen we i" @ | wu @ || 5 me || ONC HOROROZCEOHOROSERCE © o 4 O e Have Your Prescriptions Filled at the Store of Quality? If Not, Why Not? STATESVILLE DRUG CO.3 Md Prescriptionists. Phone No. 89. @ arts SESS SOOESSESHSOEOSSOSETS sees 2.Do You Know, We Sell 8 — rg = & a nS EREPEEnunsmenncenentensen eeenensnes TET 09 an e r m e r t r e m n e y ¢ -Borothy Dodd Shoes? They are not the “just as : good” kind, but the best. *4f you want the best for . ..the same price buy them. 7 -womPerfect in style, perfect in + seaman, periect in making. .. fs Wade in four grades---Pat, “een Gun Metal, Vice and Tan Be‘sure the name, Doro- _ thy Dodd, is on bottom. If you have‘ not bought them do it now. .. ~. e Sherrill- White Company $ 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N. ©. ° fey tat f E niar “i with 35,005 Raa WORDS, {i : “DI 5 2 ar nernational contains f! | 1, 2 His of.the ish | Language, oe WHEN A CUSTONE Finds my “Goods exceed his es pectations in quality or lengt of service. _ [THE RECOLECTION ie remains lorg after the P fa Phone No. 52. Se a FS is forgotten. 6 ail ROVE dans x = are neve 6 ar o WEBSTER S “| Things done by halves are a TINTERNATIONN. ] done red ss DICTIONARY | | REPAIR WOR? , ‘A Lib i7):- : Given Special attention: 6 Be an accurate, prac- of Loan and Trus 1 =o 1 ‘PLUMBER. ro- i Fiction = igtionary cif’. eee es S oe New Bi Scere = a {We have bargains in 2 oa = ss “3 of Scriptur See Gronk oe CALL TO-D4 - Gools ae atin t Tae ageand Enc. y. [and see our line. All rots of E eign Quotations, Abbrava. fi. STATESVILLE I {| Sons, Metric System, te || FURNISHING © tg “SHOULD YOU NOT oon ee BOOK? Sea ic Store ; as Large Ranges and Coe Cost ri yWrinkles”—Fren fh Over stocked, must S¢ IL. i:4: |and sce line. STATESVILLE H0USS FURNISHING Para, eoa grapes aN — ey OA Yi ee] M H D D O D O O S C O O O E \ a Si =o 1S @O O G O G G O G 0 0 8 — ~~ 7 m ' 2 »\ er 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’siworth its weight lor these two in gold things alone. :-: :-: FOR SALE Two hundred and fifty-two acres of fine farming land, 15 miles north- east of Statesville; 125 acres in cul- tivation, 40 of which is fine creek bottom, balance in timber. New nine-room, two story frame, metal roof dwelling, one six-room dwelling two small tenant houses, two large barns and out-buildings, three wells and abundance of fruit. In one mile of school and churches in healthy location. One hundred and two acres of nice farm laud 4 1-4 miles from Statesville, 40 acres in cultivation, 35 in timber, two small dwellings, good out-build- ings and nice orchard. For further information call on or write ERNEST G. GAITHER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N. C, Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- ing. Clothing called forana return- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH. STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB 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 eannot be sold before that date, STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if a person reads our paper fer a few months:he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 42 Pieces Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. a 6 CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY We will close our Store Friday evening, Sept. 25, at'6 o’clock and re- open Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at 6 o'clock. Kindly get your orders in Friday and on Saturday evening after 6 o'clock, L. A. 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FACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY DECORATED i with French De- i calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- i ful violets in nat- }ural color and a t SOlid gold filligree i border. 1 : a WARE IS 1 THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA..’. WO. BUTTERS - te eeel COBLONG VEGETAGLE _& CA MOSBY WAS THERE. A Cavalry Regiment Found Him, but Didn’t Make a Capture. General John S. Mosby, the Confed- erate cavalryman, used to tell of a comic incident which happened in the Shenandoah yalley in 1864. Near Mill-) wood a regiment of cavalry halted one night and went into camp. One of the men, who was hungry, slipped away and went off in the neighborhood to get something to eat. He rode up toa cabin on a farm fn the dark and called for the person inside to come out. A negro woman, known at that time as ean intelligent contraband, opened the door and asked him what he want: ed. The soldier wished to be assured #. of his safety before dismounting and while eating his supper, so he inquired §. of the woman if any one but herself was there. She replied, “Yes; Mosby is here.” “What!” said he in a whisper. “Is Mosby here?” “Yes,” she said; “he is in the house.” The soldier put spurs to his horse and dashed off to his eompany to carry. the news. When he got there he in- formed the colonel that Mosby was ing, a house not far away. The regiment was soon mounted and went at a fast trot, thinking they had Mosby in a trap. When they arrived at the negro wo- man’s house the colonel ordered his men to surround it to prevent Mosby’s escape, while he went in with a few to take him dead or alive. The woman again came to the door of the cabin. The colonel inquired, “Is Mosby here?” She innocently replied, “Yes,” so he walked in. After the colonel got inside he looked ] round. But the woman seemed to be all alone and utterly unconscious of having so important a person for 3a guest. In a loud voice the colonel] demand- ed, “Where is Mosby?” “’Ere he,” answered the terrified ne- gress, at the same time pointing to a cradle on the floor. The colonel looked: into. the cradle and saw a little African pickaninny sucking its paw.—Youth’s-Companion. TAYLOURS AND SMYTHS. They Were the Commonest Trades In the Thirteenth Century. The manufacture of leather in the thirteenth century seems to have been important, showing that leather jer- kins and breeches were commonly worn. We have 19 skynners, 40 bar- kars, 6 saddelers, 3 cordeweners, 167 souters (shoemakers) and 8 glovers. The surname feuster is a trade name denoting a maker of pack saddles. . The commonest trades are taylour and smyth, since one lived {fn almost every village. The taylours number 407, of whom 140 are called by the Latin name of cissor. In addition to 261 smyths, several are spectalized. There are two arusmyths, three loke- smyths, three goldsmyths, five fferours (shoeing smiths) and six marshalls (far- riers). The wryght wrought both in wood and metal. The number catalogued 1s 186, of whome§8l are called by the Latin name faber (French favre), one of the few cases in which the Latin translation of a trade name has be- come a common surname. The wryghts’ trade, like that of the smyths, was specialized, The arkwryght made the great arks or chests in which the clothes or meal were stored, and we find a plowwryght, a wheelwryght, two shippewryehts, eleven cartwryghts and two glasswryghts (glaziers), who were probably concerned with the win- dows of churches. Glass windows in houses were rare. The bakesters are few (fifteen), sug- gesting that families baked thetr own bread. There are twenty-six butchers (fleshewer, bocher or carnifex), whence Labouchere, while the surname potter shows that this trade was in existence. ! The fysshers (forty-three) were opu-} lent, being taxed twelve times as much as laborers.—London Notes and Que- ries. Utterly Selfish. Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be tn Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice -is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. ————--——44> >. Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies—Doan’s Oint- ment. At any drug store. CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON, ~ Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney : DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL. City Electrician: J. D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT, Aldermen. First “Ward. W. T. Kincaid and CG. V. Henkel, Second Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L. Gilbert Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and C. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: John A. Conner and R. R. Clerk. Police. Department. Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. Patrolmen: Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M. MORGAN, Fire Department. Chief: CLARENCE W. CONNOR. John Walker and Burette Walker. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete . sidewalks and _ put dowu the kirid that stays. It you -wunt concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON, UNDERTAKER EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight. columa 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 151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ’phone orders. Nellie—That Clara Sharpe is just the UJ. C. Critcher meanest, most utterly selfish girl I ever saw. She never thinks of ‘any one but herself. Dora—Tell me about it. Nellfe ~—I ran in there the other evening for a few moments, and while I was there Mr. Spooner called. It wasn’t long be- |: fore he requested her to play. He's passionately fond of music, you know. Well, what do you think that girl did? She asked him to come to the piano and turn the music for her, so that I couldn’t talk to him. The Old and the New. Little Johnny's father is a physician, and his mother is a Christian Scientist. Recently the little boy was threatened with appendicitis. His sister, going into the room where Johnny was fp bed, found a very indignant Iittle boy, who made this complaint: “Father and mother -won’t let me talk slang, but when I told mother how sick I was she said, ‘Forget it,’ and when I told father he said, ‘Cut it out.’ ”—Judge’s Library. Worth More Dead. They had been married seventeen years. “If there ever was an utterly worth- less travesty of a man, you're it,” she told him. Six months later she was suing the railway company whose train had run over this worthless husband for $25,- 000. At the Barber's. Tonsorial Expert (cutting colored man’s hair)—’Rastus, your ‘hair is just Mke wool. ’Rastus—Well, you didn’t’ ‘spect to cut silk fo’ 15 cents, did yoh? Funeral -Director, 107 East Broad Street. I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will-also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during ‘the season, and will have same on hand ‘all the time. E. M.: BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREET —Harper’s Weekly. THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man ufacturing all gradee of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o:1 first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee promptdelivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. ‘Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be in town fora short stay, beginning September 28 ‘Call at once. Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster Ilne. FREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. WANT ADS qime 5 cents a line. 3 times................... 4 cents a line. 6 times................. 3 cents a line. 26 times...... .......... 3 cents a line. FOUND—A Black Mail Shoat. Own- er can have same by paying ex- penses for keeping. W. M. Bar- rier. sey21 3t* FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare § years old. Good driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. sep 17 3t WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M: Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address Chipa Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. ~ No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. — —__++@>-e——————_ : Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ———_~<~+ore——- = See our ine of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. <3 STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. , ——_ ++ r-o—__. : Get us five, only five new yearly, subscribers-to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. Sze one of these setsin Sherrill & he s Robt, M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. White’s front window. Syne eal peaeell <s — om te e La eh RR S RT E BR aT RS ME E R ce e . 4 en ee n HR ot ye = RR WR N EB AR S hw es e ag ~ ~ ai e iiss na ee BE RD ap t Ad a p t 8 1° hi e ee a gi t ee 7 wb ye h og Ti g ti a i g e d sh e n pa t i e : oe 2 . Ps ) * ce i Make the Best of Whatever Happens. Some people are thrown off their balance the moment anything goes wrong with them. They do not seem to have the ability to overcome im- pediments and to do their work in spite of annoyances. Anybody can work when every- thing goes smoothly, wljen there is nothing to trouble him; but a man must be made of the right kind of stuff who can rise above the things which annoy, harass and handicap the weak, and do his work in spit of them. Indeed this is the _ test of greatness. As a matter of fact the greatest achievements in all time have been accomplished by men and women who have been handicapped, annoyed, persecuted, misunderstood, criticized. But they have been great enough to rise above all these things and to do their work in spite of them. Few people are large enough to rise above their aches and pains and disappointments. The majority are always talking about them, project- ing their dark shadows into your at- mosphere, cutting off your sunshine with their clouds. Their ailments and their hard luck and misfortunes seem to be the biggest things about them. You never meet them but they thrust them into your presence. The man who is not big enough to rise above the things that trouble him, who cannot overtop his aches and pains, annoyances and disappoint- ments, so thet they are of little con- |, sequence in comparison with his great life aim, will never amornt to much. There is an unwritten law for peo- ple who are throughbred—the real gentleman and the real lady—which compels them to keep their troubles, their ailments, their sorrows, their worries, their loses, to them- selves. There is a fine discipline in it. It mellows the character and sweetens the life. But when these things are not borne heroically, they mar the character and leave their ugly traces in the face; their hideous forms appear in the manner and dis- figure the whole life. Learn to consume your own smoke. If you have misfortunes, pains, dis- eases, losses, keep them to yourself. Bury them. Those who know you have them will love you and admire you infinitely more for this suppres- sion. <A stout heart and persistent cheerfulness wil Ibe more than a match for all your troubles. ——___++&>-e————- Captured a Still. Word reached this city last night to the effect that Deputy Collector Davis had seized a blockade still in Wittenburg township, near Taylors- ville. It was stated that he also secured two barrels of brandy. The still and brandy were taken to Taylors- ville and from there shipped to this city. Mr. Davis could not be found at the Internal revenue office this morn- ing. 1-4 A New Firm. A new business’ enterprise has been launched in this city. Yesterday afternoon Messrs. N. W. Fowler and J. E. Stimson announced that they had formed a partnership for the purpose of dealing in high gerade fertilizers. They will have their headquarters with the Colvert Grocery Company on Broad street. — Ot Idyllio Situation. “They are such ideal chums seem- ingly.” “Yes, and thereby hangs a tale, a ro- mance in real life. They fell in love at first sight and were married right away, ana for awhile it looked as if there would be no more to the story But in time their lore ripened into frien@shin—tl.ink of it!-and now they are what yor see."- Pur k. fre Vestrce. “Yes.” remarked Mrs. Maliprop-Par tington, “we bead a isvel. tine ki Ven dee. Where S2e ee crsins) Sere, ye: know, becnatve the streets aro ofl fil Of water. Gos bis 2: Saréelier an he rows you sbomt in 2 @ongo'ts.” Presence ef Ctind. Few posses: te quictuess of tlds. and action Giaractevisiic oF the eocici monsers “wise welche SSh- SMA Wass bes soe oe ae oe hext micute ¥ “<3 ex tered im tho ex: ter.” Horacns. Tom—Pm goiuz te ask sour fathei tonizht for yeur nent Fers- Bet you don't seem {5 be a Sit noreers Fom-— No. I’ve beon both 2 Ife incurance agent and a book canvasser —Piex-Me Up. FOR RENT—A Good Two Horse farm, with outbuildings and barns only one and a quarter miles from the city. Apply to W. H. H. Greg- ory. sep24 tf ——_++2-—____ Get us five, only five new yearly subseribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. en o n e BIG CIRCUS COMING HERE. Ringling Brothers Announce Early Visit to Statesville. The world’s greatest circus—and that means Ringling Brothers’— is announced for an early visit to Statesville, the date being Tuesday, October 13. This is gratifying news to the lovers of amusement and es- pecially so since the Ringling Broth- ers have this season added so much that is novel and great to their al- ready splendid enterprise. A new and different parade, an in- creased animal exhibit, another elab- orate spectacle to introduce the main program, a company of European artists touring America for the first time and the most devilish, audaci- ous and dangerous thriller ever con- ceived are some of the inducements held out to patrons. This thriller is a double somersault through space made in an automobile by Mile. La Belle Roche, a young French girl scarcely out of her teens. ; It has been said of the Ringling Brothers that their show even ex- ceeds in strength and attractiveness the claims they make for it, it be- ing their policy to underestimate rather than exaggerate. Where the performance has been given this season the news comes that it has far surpassed all its past brilliant achievements, so it is certain that an unusual treat is in store. All the world contributes to this circus. Its universay character is ‘indicated by the many nations repre- sented among the performers. Even the Shah of Persia has contributed to the novelty of the bill by releasing from his court entertainers the won- derful Mirza Golem family of acro- pats that they might make a tour of America under the Ringling banner. The Mikado of Japan, too, has per- mitted his Imperial troupe of equili- brists to join the same ranks. Other countries represented are England, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Siam, Portugal, Belgium, Tur- key, Mexico, Holland, Denmark and Switzerland. ers scarcely a third are from America The various acts have been selected with the aim in mind of giving wide and in every case novelty to the pro- gram. The circus this season numbers 1,280 men, women and children, 650 horses, 20 camels, 40 elephants, 12 acres of tents, 40 cages of animals and 85 65-foot railroad cars. The main tent is the largest ever built. In the vast arena are three rings, two. stages, a quarter-mile race course and a spacious dome on and in which the various acts are given. ——_2+ > For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets isenough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. Big Event. The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainment and amusement of the people. There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—un airship, free Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, air Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. Weshould not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. 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Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others young or old, who are unable to classify and put the corr ec; valuation on 13 erades of Cot ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or a weeks ¢0r- respondence course under expert cotton men will Bommplete you. Big demand for eotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. ¥sh< = : Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. @utetmemes —_— ———— — - Get us five yearly subscribers to The Evenis? Mascot, paid in advance,.and get one of the beautiful China Sets We are giving as premiums. THE EVENING Vol 1. Celebration tor Hebrews THE JEWISH NEW YEAR IS HERE At Sunset This Evening Begins the Year 5,669 of the Creation—Rabbi Koller Will Hold Services at Tem- ple Emanuel. The Jewish New Year begins this evening at sunset and ushers in a period of thanksgiving and renewed allegiance to God, the Father of the universe. All places of business run by those of this faith will close at the above time today and remain closed until 6 p. m. tomorrow. Rev. Armin H. Koller of Cleveland, Ohio, arived in this city today and will conduct services at the Temple Emanuel at 6:15 o’clock this evening and again at 10 o’clock tomorrow. Rabbi Koller is a celebrated devine of his faith and large congregations are expected to be present at these services. Something About the Day. Rosh-ha-Shanah is the name of the day. It marks the beginning of the year 5669 of the Jewish era, and is one of the few Jewish days which are celebrated by all Jews, withoat re- gard to whether they are members of the orthodox or reformed church. The blowing of the shofar, or trum- pet, is one of the features of the cel- ebration. It is thought the btginning of the year was for a time celebrated, from ancient times, in a similar way to the New Moon Festisal. This latter was generally observed on the periodical reappearance of the moon, which was considered te portend benefit to man- kind—such as the return of fruits in their special seasons—and was rec- ognized by prayers and gratitude to the Creator. Acocrding to the Tal- mud, servants were formally freed on New Year’s Day, but were allowed to stay on the lands of their former masters and to enjoy themselves for 10 days, until Yom Kippur, when the trumpet was blown as a signal for their departure and for the restora- tion of the fields to their original owners. Weather conditions were formerly prognosticated 9n New Year’s—a warm day indicating a warm year and vice versa. It was also, and is still, considered an omen of good luck to eat pumpkins, leeks, beets and dates on the day, because they all are grewn quickly and because of their Aramaic significance, meaning plen- tiful and forgiveness. While it is a day of general feast- ing, nuts are especially tobooed. The ancient reason for this is that the Hebrew term for nut is equivalent to the term for sin; but the modern and more plausible reason is that nuts stimulate saliva and consequent- ly distract one’s mind from prayers on the solemn day. Under the old Hebraic law, the first fruits of the harvest were re- garded as holy unto the Lord and consequently the first ten days of the New Year are set apart as a spiritual offering, as days of meditations. The believer is commanded to repent of the misdeeds of the year and to right any wrong which he may have com- mitted against his fellow-man or his own higher self. Other Events. The greatest and most solemn re- ligious day of the Jewish year oc- curs on October 5—the fast day of Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement. At sunset on Sunday services will begin in all synagogues throughout the world to be resumed the next morning and to continue through all that day. It is generally supposed that at this service Jews pray for for- giveness of all sins committed dur- ing the year. This is not so. They pray for forgiveness of sins commit- ted unintentionally and through ig- norance. The chief feature of this day’s worship is the fasting in ac- cordance with the Biblical injunc- tion. In regard to the praying for forgiveness of sins: Judaism teaches that man is eter- nally responsible for all sins commit- ted willfully, and so these are not forgiven. On Sunday, October 10, occurs the beginning of the festival of succoth, or Tabernacles, which continues for eight days. This festival commemo- rates the dwelling of the Children of Israel in tabernacles during the forty te Statesville, N. C., Friday Evening, September 25, 1998. for Chicago TO CONFER WITH MR. BRYAN. Thorough Investigation is to be Made—Declines to Make Any Ad- . ditional Statement Relative to the Roosévelt and Hearst Charges. Guthrie, OK1., Sept. 24.—Governor Charles N. Haskell, treasure of the Democratie National Committee, left at 5 o’clock this afternoon for Chica- g0, accompatiied by State Treasurer J. A. Menefee. They go to confer with the National Committee and Mr. Bryan with reference to the charges made against the governor by Presi- dent Roosevelt and William R. Hearst. A thorough investigation of the charges is to be made. _ Governor Haskell announced that he would return to Oklahoma before going to Indiana and Ohio on a cam- paign tour. He said, however, that the campaign will not commence un- til October 5th, when he will deliver his first Ohio address at the county fair, Ottawa, his old home. The governor said that he would make no additional statement relative to the Roosevelt and Hearst charges at present. The Charges Denied. St. Louis, Mo., Sept., 24.—J. W. Van Cleave, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, is not in the city, but when the Associated Press dispatches telling of the testi- mony of Samuel Gompers in the con- tempt proceedings against him at Washington, were taken to Mr. Zan Cleave’s office, an unequivocal denial of the charges contained therein was made by F. C. Schwedtmann, who ex- plained that he is secretary to Mr. Van Cleave as president of the Man- ufacturers’ Association. “Not a secret meeting of tlfe execu- tive board of the National Manufac- turers’ Association has been held,’’ said he, ‘‘that I have not attended. I can say with full authority that the charges made in the testimony of Mr. Gompers are false. It is possi- ble that unscrupulous men approach- ed him under the _ pretense of being representatives of Mr. Van Cleave, but for such men, if such there be, Mr. Van Cleave is in no manner re- sponsible. “Various detective agencies have come to Mr. Van Cleave with offers to shadow tabor leaders, and un- scrupulous men have sought to be the intermediaries between the National Manufacturers’ Association and labor leaders, suggesting that by the cor- rupt use of money the members of the association might obtain fair treatment. But to all such offers Mr. Van Cleave has given a positive refusal.” % 1 TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE. Member of Superintendent Henry’s Chain Gang Make Good Their Es- Cape—Are Traced to This City— Reward Offered. Two prisoners on the county chain gang made their escape from the camp out on the Turnersburg road some time last night. They were Jim Beck and Jake Stockton. Both men are colored and had been sent up for offences committed in this city. The charges against Beck was re- tailing an@ he had ten months more to serve. Stockton was convicted of larceny from the person and had six more months to serve. His offense con- sisted of his relieving Pink Brown, another negro, of his money and other valuables while the later was asleep. Both Beck and Stockton were trusties, the latter having been cook for the gang for some time. The authorities here were notified and Deputy Sheriff Ward succeeded in tracing the mén to this city but could not locate their whereabouts. A reward of $5 each has been of- fered for their capture. —————————— years in the wilderness. It is the custom of many Jews today to build a little tabernacle in the open spaces about their houses or in back yards in crowded cities; adorning the little structures wits flowers and fruits. Here they take their meals and some even live in the little tabernacles during the eight days of the festival. liov. Haskell Off Found Negra in Her oom A REWARD HAS BEEN OFFERED. Black Brute Attempted to Criminally Assault White Woman—Great Presence of Mind Only Saved Her. Fiend Escaped After Being Cap- tured. Richmond, Va., Sept. 25.—Gov. Claude E. Swanson yesterday offered a reward for the capture of Richard Branch, colored, of Powhattan, charged with attempted criminal! as- sault. The woman in the case was visit- ing at Bolano, and upon the night of her arrival she was awakened by a man in the room. He struck a match, made a calm survey of the apartment, she says, and ordered her t® be quiet or she would be killed. As the match went out the young lady leaped for the door and made her escape, but the negro was later capturd}, identified by her, and while in the custody of four men made his escape. A charge of negligence may be brought against the deputies who were guarding the prisoner. Since the attempted assault last Monday every effort has been made to keep the matter quiet for the sake of the young lady in hope of recapturing the negro. Despite the $100 reward for his capture it is believed the negro has made good his escape. + WILL GAITHER HAS A VISITOR. He was not an Invited one and as He was Getting Gay With one of the Windows he Fired Pistol at Him. Statesville had another burglar scare early yesterday morning when some one attempted to gain entrance to the home of Mr. W. W. Gaither, proprietor of the Iredell cafe. Mr. Gaither lives on East Front street and does not generally leave the cafe till after midnight. Shortly after he returned to his home yesterday he was informed by his wife that some one was trying to break in the house through one of the windows. He rushed out of the rear door and fired one shot from a revolver at a person who was at the time in the act of trying to open one of the blinds. The visitor made his escape in the darkness and Mr. Gaither was una- ble to discover whether he was white or colored. After the first shot, the revolver refused to work, otherwise it is more than probable that the intruder would not have made his escape. i —___—_- To and From Mooresville. The Mooresville Enterprise says: Miss Mrytle Thompson, of Doolie, was taken to Statesville Monday to be operated on for appendicitis. Miss Beulah Smith, of Statesville, returned home yesterday. Mrs. W. W. Rankin left this morn- ing to visit friends in Statesville. Mrs, F. G. Deaton, accompanied by Mrs. J. A. Haynes, spent Monday in Statesville. Mr. S. R. Brown and family, of Statesville, were pleasant visitors here last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Davies McLelland, who has for some time been connected with the Statesville Drug Co., has accepted a similyy position with Mr. Geo. C. Goodman and entered upon his duties this week. . i Another Arrest. The Salisbury Post of yesterday says: ‘Officer Eagle last night arrested John Mauney, who it is alleged, knows something of the conspiracy for which George Murphy was bound over to court yesterday. He will be given a preliminary hearing tomorrow morning. The prisoner protests absolute ignorance of the alleged conspiracy and says he can easily establish that he had no part in the offense with which he is charged. ——————++ 2 -——_— Mr. Nicholson to Speak. Lawyer George B. Nicholson will go to the Fifth Creek school house tomorrow where at night he will de- liver a political address to the dem- ocratic club recently organized. : MASC Lonfesses To Killing Priest YOUTH CLEARS UP A MYSTERY. Son of a Wealthy Merchant Broke Bown in New York Police Head- quarters and Tells of How He Shot and Robbed the Santo Domingan Priest. New York, Sept. 24.—Enrique de Lara, a 16-year-old Santo Domingan youth, son of one oi the wealthiest merchants in the island, broke down in police headquarters today, after he had been arrested by two detec- tives, and confessed to having shot Arturto Ascencio, who was found ly- ing wounded in Central Park on Sep- tember 14, and who died two days later in the Presbyterian hospital. He said he shot and robbed the priest and then walked away after telling the park attendant that the body of a murdered man lay back in the bushes. Young De Lara gave his story fully. He did not quail while recit- ing the incidents of the _ shooting. Though nervous, almost to the point of being almost unable to speak, the youth managed to get through a com- plete story of his movements, both prior to the shooting and _ subse- quently. PERSONAL NOTES. Mr. C. R. Hudson is in Raleigh on business. Miss Janie Rivers returned to hex home in Taylorsville this morning. Miss Minnie Sherrill has returned from a visit to Tryon and Asheville. Miss Daisy Cowan is visiting her uncle, Dr. J. M. Turner, at Wilkes- boro. Miss Annie Mar in wf was visit- ing at her home here has returned to Bessemer City. - - Miss Janie Gray has returned to}. her home at Elkin after a visit with relatives in this city. ; Clyde Campbell of Taylorsville is now a student at the Statesville Male acamedy. Mr. John Brown of Mooresville, passed through Statesville this morn- ing from Greensboro. Mrs. Walter Thompson of Con- cord is a guest at the home of Prof. D. Matt Thompson. She is accom- panied by her child. ( Rev. J. E. Summers of Mecklen- burg county was here yesterday en route to Shiloh where his mother is seriously ill. Miss Carrie Thomas and Mrs. Hobbs of Greensboro are the guests of their sisters, Misses Mattie and Sallie Thomas on Center street. Mr. Geo. T. Gaines who has been in Salisbury for several days in the interest of the Henckle Live Stock Co., is expected to return to day or tomorrow. Mrs. S. S. Trollinger who has been visiting relatives in this city return- ed to her home in Newton on Wed- nesday. Her sister, Miss Liddie Chun accompanied her and will re- main at Newton for a week or more. ———4 + ——___—_—_. COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling Good middling. . Middling. .. o .) oe. Stains and Tinges The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spots closed at 9.40. Futures closed as follows: Se emer $3.96 Decemper. os se ee ne 8.73 January.... March Rural Libraries. The state superintendent of public instruction has given out the infor- mation that many c#inties of the state are taking advantage cf the op- portunity offered them to establish rural libraries. Two were recently established in Surry county. It is very important that all of those counties who are entitled to six rural libraries biennially, should get in their applications before Nov- ember 30th, as after that date the money appropriated for the estab- lishment of these libraries will go to the first applicants. f COL. H. C. ECCLES IS DEAD. Was Prominent Hotel Man, Exceed- ingly Well Known and Had Several Relatives in Statesville. News reached this city last night that Col. H. C. Eccles had died at his home in Charlotte. He had been in failing health for several years and the end was not unexpected. The Charlotte Observer says: “Mr. Eccles was 73 years of age, having been born in 1835 in Clem- monsville, Forsyth count. He was a son of Mr. J. W. and Mrs. Mary Miller Eccles. He lived in the place of his birth until he was 16 years of age and with hfs parents moved to County Line, Davie county. Here with his father, he was engaged in merchandising until 1860. While here he was.married to Mrs. Alice Regina Conrad and later moved to Cool Springs in Iredell county and continued his occupation as a mer- chant. From Cool Springs he came to Charlotte in 1867 and entered the business fleld as has been noted. He was a man of genuine business acu- men and was frequently taken into confidence by tinanciers because of his sound, practical judgment. For many years he was a director in the Commercial National Bank and also for a number of years was president of the Masonic TempYe Association. He was ever public-spirited and con- tributed much to the promotion and development of Charlotte as a com- mercial centre.”’ Col Eccles was a brother of Mrs. J. W. Gray of this city. It was anonunced here at noon to- day that the funeral will be held to- morrow at 11 o’clock from the Bel- mont Hotel at Charlotte. —_—_—_++@>e—_—__—. Death of Mr. Neill. Through a delay in transmission through the mail a communication conveying the sad news of the death of Mr. H. A. Neill, a well known res- ident of Iredell county, did not reach The Mascot office till this morning. Mr. Neill lived in Davidson town- ship and died suddenly at his home last Tuesday. - Mr. Neill was 70 years old and was born and reared where he died. He was a man of affairs and a prom- inent and useful citizen of his com- munity and the county. He served for some years as a county commis- sioner, was once a candidate for the legislature and in other ways par- ticipated in county affairs. Mr. Neill is survived by his wife, a son, Mr. John Neill, and a number of daughters, Mrs. J. A. King of this city, being a daughter. Other Statesville realtives are Post- master J. W. C. Long, a nephew; Mrs W. O. Benton a neice, and Mrs. E. F. Nesbit, a granddaughter. One brother, Mr. Thos. B. Neill, also survives. Mr. Neill was a gen- erous man and his home was for years famed for the hospitality which he dispensed without stint. The funeral services were con- ducted at the residence Wednesday at about noon by Rev. R. C. David- son, of Mooresville, and the remains were interred in Mooresville cem- etery. Mrs. King and Postmaster Long, of Statesville, attended the funeral. —_——_-<- “Uncle Josh Jenkins.” The big rural comedy drama “Uncle Josh Jenkins,” which comes to town tomorrow night is truly an American comedy, set to Yankee Doodle music. Unlike the usual so called rural comedies, this play con- tains a real plot, with an interesting story, set in a jolly, jingling romp of rollicking music. A merry swing of melody that charms and delights the ear, real “Yankee Doodle’ music, sung with a vim and a dash that causes the blood to tingle and the fegt to patter. A style of performance that will please all people that appreciate common sense comedy. —_—_++e>e- Entra Nous Club. Mrs. L. W. MacKesson yesterday afternoon entertained the members of the Entra Nous club at the home of Capt and Mrs. P. C. Carlton on Center street: Progressive dominos was the game and the first prize was awarded to Mrs. Z. V. Long. The _ visitors’s prize was won by Mrs. T. Foy White. Refreshments were served and a most delightful time enjoyed. ——+-+@>---——_—_—-- “Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal dis- ease—croup. Has been used with success in our family for eight years.’’ —Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. ii" aoe seal ys Panic ge iba No. 320 Rockefeller aS an Author - TALKS OF HIS OLD ASSOCIATES. Starts His Reminiscences With a Vig- orous Defence of Trusts—He Takes Pen in Hand to Answer What Others Have Penned, and Talks Generally. New York, Sept. 24.—John D. Rockefeller has taken up the pen to defend himself against the pens of others. He explains that it is in de- ference to the desire of his friends and family and a sense that it is his duty to shed such light as he gan upon “matters that have been some- what discussed.’? “If,”’ he says, “a tithe of the things that have been said are true, then these dozens of able and fa’thful men who have been associated with me, many of whom have passed away must have been guilty of grave faults.”” He is convinced they have not been understood properly, and he ackn §wledges it is only fair that “the public should have some first- hand facts to draw from in making up its final estimate.” And so Mr. Rocekeller has written out “Some Random Reminiscences of Men and Events,’ which will run serially through a magazine before they are published in book form. The first installment has already appeared in the October number. This installment is purely prefatory and explanatory. Mr. Rockefeller has not reached the beginning of his autobiography. He simply sums up once more the familiar arguments by which he and his assistants and ad- vocates justify the methods of the Standard Oil Company and marshals the facts which, in his opinion, show that the company’s antagonists are either deceived or mistaken, or worse. He considers that it would have been an altogether surprising fact if in an organization which comprises so vast a number of men ‘there should not be an occasional employe here and there who acted, in connec- tion with the business or perhaps in eonducting his own affairs, in a way which might be criticised. Even in a comparatively small organization it is well nigh impossible to restrain this occasional man who is over-zeal- ous for his own or his company’s ad- vancement. But he insists that to judge the whole by a few of its component parts is unreasonable and unjust. As to the accusation that he forced the men who became his partners to join with him, he dismisses it as too absurd for credence. Had he really followed such short-sighted tactics, would it have been possible, he asks, to make of these men lifelong com- panions?— “This powerful organization,” he says, “‘has not only lasted, but its ef- ficiency has increased. For 14 years I have been out of business, and in 8 or 10 years have only once gone to the company’s office.”’ On that occasion he was greatly gratified to find that the famliar spirit of harmony still endured among old associates and new. Nor has it ever been guilty of crushing out competitors, save in so far as the laws of legitimate trade must sometimes work to the injury of those who stand in the way of progress. He deems that it has done well in supplying to the people the products of petroleum “at prices which have decreased as the efii- ciency has been built up.” But Mr. Rockefeller seems to agree that this plan of delivering goods di- rect to the consumer naturally led to the elimination of the middle man, and so, in his own words, “bred a certain antagonism which I suppose could not have been avoided.” Yet the same plan is now being followed in many other businesses without creating similar enmity, he declares. _———t++ oe Engine Broke Down. The engine of west-bound passen- ger train No. 11 broke down at Bar- ber Junction yesterday morning and the locomotive of a local freight was sent from Statesville to Barber to take the train to Asheville. The train arived in Statesville over an hour late as a result of the trouble. ——— he _ Miss Ora Phifer of Cleveland, this state, who has been visiting at Le- noir for some days, is now the guest of Miss Annie Phifer on Race street. a - o* - bi 2 si e ae ES R PR A I R I E TE I oa ne a a a ae ta ep Me g a t be s 3 Ss ae pe l a s ee e la n e Sa t te n pe e ee ns He r e s ap YT ee Ma e s . oF es ee n ee oe a da e ai e aa es ph oe ec t 3S \ t * THE EVENING MASCOlI DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. i ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - Entered at the Postotficein 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. “or 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, For Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. ~ For Labor Commissioner : M. L. SHIPMAN. Eleetors 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. H. HILL. ———4-4 a —___——_. Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept 25.—For North Carolina fair tonight and Sat- urday. ——_—_—++4 2 -- Taft’s real running mate is Roose- velt. _— OH The Republican campaign song is a duet. os Every straw hat, whatever its orig- inal size, is now a 23. — Foraker is not the only Jonah in that very black ship. ~———-—__4-44- Esopus haven’t yet sent a tele- gram of sympathy to Oyster Bay. _—++@- oe The flying record for the aero- plane now exceeds the record for na- tional—convention—favorite—candi- date applause. _——-++ oo Why is it that the New York Stock Exchange has the hysterics every time some new rascality of the Stand- ard O1f Company is exposed. ——_—_4<+ > ——____ Having gone out of business we expect to see J. B. Foraker soon ad- vertising for sale, one fire alarm, “a little the worse for wear.” —_-++>- “It is a two-to-one fight, Bryan having to run against Taft and Roosevelt both, but he: is going to beat the whole push’? remarks the Daily Reflector. ‘sumption of chickweed is estimated Perhaps it was the Hearst temp- est that shied off the equinoctial storm. ———~+<+@a>>—____ According to the London Chronicle King Edward’s croquet playing is the talk of Europe. His baccaret play- ing used to be. ++ > ——___—_ We have it on rather good author- ity that man is made of dust but we object to the woman who seems to think it is gold dust. —_—+anar-e—___- Roosevelt *‘buried the hatchet” all right and it was right between For- aker’s shoulders. But everybody with the amount of brains that God gave the average goose or gander knows that it was the same old story of-the two P’s—party policy. —_————_*++>-—____ WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? In another column today The Mas- cot publishes a communication sign- ed “Home Industry” that is worthy of the perusal of each and every reader. . Do you patronize our home mer- chants, our home industries; or do you send your money out of town. “Home Industry” tells of the pro- posed visit to this city of an agent of a Chicago concern. Personally, we do not know who this person may be or whom he or she may represent. For that matter, we care very little. We do know, however, that there are several business houses in this city who have on hand a most elabo- rate stock of the goods she or he will probably offer for sale Several of these, this year have been to an ex- tra expense to send specialists to the big northern markets to see, to learn what is latest, which is best. The result of these visits is the presence in several of the Statesville emporiums of the largest stock of goods for ladies ever seen in this sec- tion. Why not keep our money at home? Why not patronize those among us who are paying the taxes and who have never yet faltered when called upon for the support of worthy en- terprises or charities. —_———_++>> oe —____— The Law Shamelessly Defied. “I doubt if the whole history of lawmaking in this country discloses such a record of ignoring, evading and defying_law as has marked the course of the inter-state commerce law. Its purpose has been defeated throuh technicalities. But it must not be assumed that the effort to- ward government regulation of inter- state commerce has been, is or will be a failure or that it will be aban- doned in despair. There will be no vindicativeness, no playing to the galleries and no partiality in admin- istering the law as laid down by con- gress but there will be a firm pur- pose and an earnest effort to enforce its full intent.”’ ~ This statement was made by E. E. Clark, inter-state commerce commis- sioner, in an address today before the annual convention of the Ameri- can Association of Freight Traffic Officials. Mr. Clark said the roads should be permitted to maintain traffic asso- ciations, provided their articles of incorporation and their rules of con- duct are subject to approval by a federal tribunal and are made pub- lic.—St. Louis Dispatch. —_——++ar-o—___— Chickweed Venders of Paris. The vender of chickweed in Paris is of well known figure. The sellers are numerous and their cry is one of the most note worthy of those Wat resound in the morning in the streets of the French capital. According to the Bulletin des Hal- les, there are about 100,000 canaries in the capital, and the daily con- an —_ at $2,000. This sum _ looks very large, but it only allows a penny for each bird. Be that as it may, a Paris contemporary points out that a goodly portion of land between Su- resnes and Courbevoie is set aside for the cultivation of the weed.— London Globe. -————_.4+@>—_____ The era of a “clubless cop”’ has dawned for Chicago. This applies, however, ondy to the traffic squad of 350 men, who, like New York’s cross- ing guardians, really have no use for clubs. The board of education has decid- ed severely to punish the teachers of schools who report that some of the students, being too bad to be ed- ucated, are ordered to abandon study, as while in foreign countries even blind and dumb are educated there is no reason why Chinese stu- dents should not be educated.— Shanghai Mercury. The génerations of Pioneers who left the east to settle the great west are steadily passing. There recently died in Minneapolis Rev. Joseph W. Hancock, aged 92, who was the ear- liest pioneer of Goodhue county, in Minnesota, and was the first white man in Red Wing in 1849, going asa Presbyterian missionary among the Indians. | 209 East 42nd St. 7 MILLIONAIRE HONORS HERO. Rewards Chaffeuar Who Wre:ked Auto in Effort to Save Woman. Search was begun by the police today in an effort to solve the mys- tery surrounding the identity of the millionaire who is said to have lib- erally rewarded a chaffeur for hero- ism displayed in saving the life of a woman. The chaffeur was driving an automobile that the millionaire had ordered and intended to use for a trip for himself and family. The woman was badly injured and is lying at her home in a precarious condition. The chauffeur wrecked a $6,000 car and risked his own life in the effort to avoid running her down. A medal of solid gold, designed in one of the large State street jewelry houses, is said to have been present- ed to the chauffeur for his heroism, was made blind by the accident, and made blind by the accident, and whose ribs were crushed, have been made by agents of the mysterious man. The sufferer is Mrs. Jennie Tonini. It is thought if she recovers she will never regain her sight. The man of wealth whose identity is being closely guarded gave an order for an auto by telephone to the fyde Park Hotel garage September Lith from an Indiana avenue ad- dress. It was a “hurry” up call. All the cars in the garage were out and W. A. Swadey, who lives at Chi- cago Beach Hotel, was asked if he would permit his big car to go on the errand. He consented and his own chauffeur, Schober, was sent. The big machine whirled around into Thirty-ninth street and across Langley avenue just as the street car approached. Mrs. Tonini, who is employed in the Rissell Laundry, ran around in front of the car and stood dazed in the path of the auto- mobile. Schober had three alterna- tives—to run down the woman, col- lide with the street car, or turn his machine into an iron telegraph pole at the curb. He chose the last at the risk of his own life. The big machine was wrecked and Schober was thrown 10 feet away.— Mrs. Toini was struck when the au- tomobile careened and was seriously hurt.—Chicago Journal. , ——uq10tCr4 > > ___ For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets isenough. Treatment cures Habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. SOUTHERN RAILWAY C8. ireat Highway of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States Through Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains betweer the principal Cities and Resorts of the South. High-class Dining Cars. Many delightfulSummer and Winter Resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “The Land of the Sky,” “The Sapphire Country,” in scenic Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A., Charlotte, N.C. S.H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A., Washibgton, D. C. 100 Visiting Cards for 50 Cts, Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards at once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or name of business, etc., must be fig- ured so—2 cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc.. not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should he sent by postoffice money ordei or check to R. Ambrose Miller, New York. 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. | in Second-Hand Go-Carts, The Big Funny Show! OPERA ODS One Night Only Saturday Sept. 26 The Rural Play With Music Uncle Josh Jenkins A Yankee Doodle Comedy in 4 Big Laughing Acts e ) Funnier Than a Circus! An Entertainment for Children From 6 to 60. A Comedy With a Plot Mounted With Special Scen- ery. Musical Singing and Dancing Spec- ialties. The Show You Have Been Waiting For! 6—Big Vaudeville Acts—G 9—Musical Specialties—9D Seats on Sale at Statesville Drug Co. Prices 25, SO and "75 Cts. Posr oD= OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 capital, and 19 year’s suceess, to se- cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPIN Draughon’s ccm- petitors, by not accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. SHORTHAND 7 ver cont. 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 BRAUGHON’'S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. C. I Know of Some Good Bargains! Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see PCR oe Sse ee All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. J.E.GaAINKS The Repair Man. CITY GOVERNMENT. Mayor: HARRY P. GRIER. Clerk and Treasurer: EUGENE MORRISON. Tax Collector: J. E. BOYD. Attorney: DORMAN THOMPSON. Street Commissioner: J. L. KIMBALL, City Electrician: J.D. COCHRAN. Superintendent Instruction: D. MATT THOMPSON. Standard-Keeper: JNO. U. LAMPRECHT, Aldermen, First Ward. W. T. Kineaid and @. V. Henkel. Second Ward: Hugh R. Cowles and W. L, Gilbert Third Ward: D. M. Ausley and ©. M. Steele. Fourth Ward: Police Department. Chief : CLARENCE W. CONNER. .. Patrolmen: Thomas Kerr, W. H. McKay and John M. Morgan. Sanitary Officer: JOHN M: MORGAN. Fire Department: Chief :- => CLARENCE W. CONNOR. St’. Charles Hotel Building John Walker and Burette Walker. John A. Conner and BR. R. Clerk. | will ‘| tio: Of course itso —, —ALWAYS W.F.HALL’S FRESH AT— : -Prescriptionist Be a t a ee e ee ee e ee e ea s e Te e s 8S . * SSESTSISESESISSESSESE.CSe yLOSEE FE CSE SES EC SESS TERE Ry eo : : ni i wi Cleanliness, Finish and = - Satisfaction - a] istics belonging y, 4 of characteris ging | us Bie ee ackss work. Every care is ex- . W ercised through every step of the laun- y, HY dry process, so that-every detail is as y w nearly perfect as human Ingenuity can 4, Y make. The result is absolute cleanli- yy rf ness, perfect finish and complete satis- jy Ww faction. 28 =e we “3 = - , \ Statesville Steam Laundry : * U.C. Harwell, Prop. “Phone 122 is a: hobby with us—it’s Wy | | a Hy easier for us to accomplish AN Wy ve aa and show results, gives more vt oar al satisfaction to our patrons. ff us a It’s like visible typewriting se Mi = it shoes for itself as the Mm w \ work goes along. In the > i — F long ran it costs very much WW ¥ ‘ - KF L less than 0:d-style concealed y = plumbing. We ask the op- fft AN ae ; = poatunity of estimating on oi ey any plumbing work you may Ws a evn read Wad GRe arr <6-0 i> 22 i WA. W. HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY ¥ by Phone No. 61 127 W. Broad St. NY, a ee a 98 2938 3 33 3 3S 3 SSS SS eS See Ss WEes 3333233323323 53222 Sew a Oa Pn good” kind, Perfect In st Be sure the them do it. Sherrill-Wh 99 0 0 8 0 0 8 0O C O O M O C 9 S O C O C O C O O The Publisher's Claims Sustained UNITED States Court OF CLaims The Publishers of Webster’ ionary allere that it bster’s International tion. We are of the opinion that thi es at this allegation me 2 — and accurately describes the been accomplished result that has been reached. ‘The Di toners as it now stands, has been thoroughie mM Corrected in t is perhaps needless to add he = add that we refer the be ict nary in our judicial work as of O. NOTT, Chief Justice, ° LAWRENCE = f : eeaDOn Sek JOHN DAVIS, - < N° 2 Sees The above refers to WEBSTER’S < INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY Sees : wenfE GRAND Prize was gi terna- at the World’s Far Se ya = GET THE LATEST AND BEST Youwill he interested i mm specimen pages, sent free G&c. MERRIAM co.,, PUBLISHERS, NTERNATIO If you want the best for the same price buy them. fit, perfect in making. .. Made in four grades---Pat, Gun Metal, Vice and Tan thy Dodd, is on bottom. If you have not bought 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N. C. 90080066808 C8088008208080689 LL G9 OOOCSOS OSSSSSSESSSHSSSSSSE Do You Know We Sells Dorothy Dodd Shoes? They are not the “just as but the best. yle, perfect in name, Doro- now. .. .. ite Company 60 0 0 6 0 9 5 3 0 9 3 8 0R 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 C C 9 0 @ @ @ WHEN A CUSTOMER Finds my Goods exceed his €%- pectations in quality or length oi service. THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyet done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. tex? of Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. |W. E. MUNDY - PLUMBER. We have bargains in Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —~a>e—_—_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked,. must -sell. Com? and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE SPRINGFIELD, mage, FURNISHING CO. SET aS ee eee arene FOR SALE Two hundred and fifty-two acres of tine farming land, 15 miles north- east of Statesville; 125 acres in cul- tivation, 40 of which is fine creek bottom, balance in timber. New nine-room, two story frame, metal roof dwelling, one six-room dwelling two small tenant houses, two large barns and out-buildings, three wells and abundance of fruit. In one mile of school and churches in healthy location. One hundred and two acres of nice farm land 41-4 miles from Statesville, 1) aeres in cultivation, 35 in timber, two small dwellings, good out-build- For further information ea]]l on or write ERNEST G. GAITHER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N.C, Did you ever hear of any Sp oeeeeececcaceceoos S62¢693 e CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY We will close our Store Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 6 o’clock and re- open Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at 6 o'clock. Kindly get your orders in Friday and on Saturday evening after 6 o'clock, L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE ]2SSO0 O98 2OCOCOCEOOOOSEESESE 00 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 98 9 0 0 0 9 0 H O G 0 O 0 0 GO O D S 80 6 8 8 0 0 9 0 9 0 0 00 0 00 6 0 0 0 0 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 lor these two to t Twelve Years Experience’ in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing ealled for ana return- ed promptiy. in gold things alone. :-: $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PP PEEEPEEPEE PEELED PE Depa haps YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. @ _ Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles, z ply tarred roofing. 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 of everything the farmer needs. The best as- sortment building materials to be found in western North Zaro- lina EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. PEPPER PPP PPh bib hp Hb HH Pt P Pe a ht h fe fo e f r c P b c n f h a c P a c i b s l a d t n c R s e f b e e c R a c h Sp d te d ac h e d is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second it CLUB RATES : he South) to own a building erected for its use—one of the fines’ 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 PRESSING CLUB for the best Business College in the city, and,.without exception, they all recommended Smithdeal’s as the best.—Wm. E. Ross, Law Bryan and Taft Both to Speak | Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. Here, Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- . cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, On August 28th we will have Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. both the Bryan and Taft records | Ladies and gentlemen. English Department. Day and night sessions. No vacations. for the Vietor Talking machine. | Students enter at any time. . By Mail—Bookkeepiag, Shorthand, They cannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. teachers- Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres., Richmond, Va. FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET i iption li ing that if e want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing a oe reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The Evening ¢)/Mascot. This Set Consists of— 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates 6 Cups and 6 Saucers 6 Oatmeals or Fruits 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. 1 Roung Veg. 1 Meat Platter 1 Sugar 1 Cream 2 Pieces / EACH PEACE IS HANDSOMELY DECORATFD with French De- calcomania, rep- resenting beauti- ful violets in nat- ural color and a solid gold filligree border. THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST CLASS PORCE- LAIN CHINA.’. ‘on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s — <= Window, East Broad Street. KNOWN BY NICKNAMES. Places Where a Genuine Surname Is Never\Even Heard. In many places'in Great Britain, and especially in some of the fishing rtl- lages of Cornwall and of certain parts of Scotland, such a thing as a genuine surname is never even heard. Every man in the place is known by a nick- name. In most of these Villages this has been brought about originally by the fact that all the inhabitants have Guly had very few surnames among them. One or two prevailing families bare represented the population and have married and intermarried till trying to distinguish a man by his surname has only created confusion. And even some of the nicknames have becun to act in the same way. Ata Village not very far from Wick the writer knows of some fishermen who had originally been nicknamed “Dumpy” and had left so many descendants that other specific nicknames had been necessary to distinguished which of the “Dum- pys” was meant on given occasions. At another village not far from this one several nicknames have in the same way become the only known fam- ily names. The writer was once in the general shop here when a small boy came in and asked for some ar- ticle, stating that it was for Blower. “Blower?” said the shopkeeper. “Which Blower? There are scores of Blowers?” The child answered at once: “It’s for ‘Bowleggit’? Blower, ‘Red Lugged’ (eared) Blower’s laddie.” — London Answers. a _ FROM ALL OVER THE STATE. i ‘ The Caroleen-Henrietta cotton -mills are now running on full time which because of the continued de- pression in prices, is more an accom- modation to operatives than profit to the owners. Rev. L. P. Bogle, pasior, is con- ducting a very profitable revival meeting in the Henrietta Methodist church, assisted by Rey. TE i “fer- rell, of Morganton, and Rev. W. M. Cherry, of Rutherfordton. The bridge committee of the Fay- etteville board of aldermen have re- jected all bids for the erection of a place the ‘“‘half way”’ bridge, which Was damaged by the recent flood. W. P. Ragan, of High Point, nomi- aated by the Republicans for the state senate, is undecided whether he Will run or not. He says he will de- cide this week whetrer or not he will accept the nomination. A remarkable yield of hay is re- sorted by Mr. H. B. White, a High Point liveryman. On ten acres near that city hecut 28 loads of hay, 2,000 pounds to the load, which is worth 75 cents a hundred pounds. This was done at a cost to him of $100, making a net profit of the yield of $320. 4 Mr. Walter B. Love, of the Monroe THE COCA PLANT. _ ! Its Leaves Used as an Invigorant In| South America. | Coca is the South American invig- | orant. The shrub from which the coca |! leaves are obtained grows under fa- vorable conditions to a height of about four meters. It is cultivated in Peru and Bolivia. At the time the crop is gathered the seeds are sown in beds, when they germinate and grow, and in two months the growing plants reach a height of about afoot. The leaves, grown in the proper sunlight and shade, are yellowish, small and thick. This is the kind of leaf that is pre- ferred for chewing by persons using the leaf as a stimulant, fortifier and preventive of sleep and fatigue in the performance of arduous work, inas- much as they prevent rheumatism, from which miners suffer when work- ing in mines that contain much water. Indians who masticate the teaves of this plant can work twenty-four hours without eating or sleeping. Coca leaves are used by the natives when engaged in long and fatiguing journeys and by soldiers when subject to hardships and privations. They may be used with all kinds of food and are said to cure dyspepsia, either taken as an infusion in the shape of tea or by masticating the leaves. The life of the plant when perfect is eighty years.— Chicago Tribune. Man and the Motor. “Yep,” said Uncle Rooster as he so- berly traced in the glass the increas- ing whiteness of his hair and beard and the remarkable deepening and spreading of his innumerable facial wrinkles—“‘yep, man is like the motor ear, by guinea.” j “How so?’ inquired the city nephew. “Because,” said Uncle Rooster, “by the time he’s got in good workin’ order in all his bearin’s an’ paid fur hisself to the last installment an’ learnt to do his daily run with ease an’ certainty an’ never a breakdown, why, he’s an- tiquated by that time, the noo models is out, an’ there’s nothin’ fur him but the shelf.’”—New York Press. Lighting the Nest. There dwells in upper Burma a bird! with the high sounding name of New- ; couris baza, but which is really a sort of blackbird. It is conspicuously clev- er, at least in one curious particular, for it actually lights up its nest artifi- elally. To do this it works up a lot of clay into balls and sticks these balls all over with living fireflies In such a way that, although the fireflies are held cap- tive, they shine all thesame. The New- couris baza then decorates its nest with half a dozen or so of these balls by hanging them round. The balls last for only a few days and are then replaced by others, and so on all through the nesting season. Obedient English Husbands. Despite all the admonitions to perfect obedience which have for decades been earefully instilled into the feminine mind, it is an undoubted fact that this is an age not of obedient wives, but of obedient husbands. Some obey through love, some through fear and others through a desire for peace, but all are alike, insomuch that they are doclie to a degree undreamed of in the middle ages or even in the Victorian era of Dundreary whiskers and baggy trou-] sers.—London Gentlewoman. Few Words. i He had gone to ask her father for her hand in marriage. “Well, sir, what is it?’ snapped out _the old man. “Remember, I am a man of few words.” “J don’t care if you are a man of only one word, if it’s the right one,” replied the suitor. He got the girl. Right tn a Sense. “That waiter’s an idiot!” “What's the matter now?” “I asked him to bring me a water eracker.” “Well?? “And here he brings an ice pick!”— bar, has been nominated by the Re- publicans as one of the candidates for the senate from his district. Prof. W. C. Riddick of the A. & M. College, Raleigh, has completed surveys for construction of water- works and sewerage systems at Wel- don and submitted the report to the town authorities, together with pro- files of streets, showing depth of cuts, grades, sizes of pipes and manholes, and blueprint maps showing loca- tion of sewer lines, waterpipes and hydrants. The cost is estimated at $37,526..50. —_2+ > Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlotte, will be in Statesville, at the Inn, Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day only. His practice is limited to diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat and fitting glasses. —_——-+-+@r-——__—_ Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies—Doan’s Oint- Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be in town fora short stay, beginning September 28 Extraeting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your, trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster Ilne. [IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. - WANT ADS tame 5 cents a line. 3 times.......... aoe oe 4 cents a line. 6 timee............ «02. % Cents a line, 26 times...... .......... 3 cents a line. FOR RENT—A Good Two Horse farm, with outbuildings and barns only one and a quarter miles from the city. Apply to W. H. H. Greg- ory. sep24 tf fFOUND—A Black Mail Shoat. Own- er can have same by paying ex- penses for keeping. W. M. Bar- rier. sey21 3t* FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t FOR SALE—Dark bay mare 8 years old. wood driver. Apply J. G. Gillespie, Elmwood, R. F. D. N. C. and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern end Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa Funeral Car cannot be excelled in the county. Prompt atteution. 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 ziven ’phone orders. : G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. FRESH MEATS Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.: BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREET THE IREDELL BROOM C0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms lass wood ready for the stove > and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM --CO. Cleveland Leader. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. We make a speciaity o: first ment. At any drug store. sep 17 3t New Line of WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS MAHOGANY DRESSERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St 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 Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. i1 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of 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, No. 15 from Taylorsville making. ce t e r i s ea en te e ao l em a t t o a p e t a l e r 04 hee oe s SO X aS ee ie ao =2 PO L E IR ad i a he IS ri PA £ ie eO t r e e st e n o “ * TRA GEES RSS SS UN RE serene i a aa a CT eee ee Pe ee Pea Engineer Cline Injured. Mr. F. R. Cline, engineer on the eastern branch of the Southern Rail- way had a spark to fly into his eve while running his engine near Salis- bury and then he brought the engine back to Asheville without having his eye treated. As a consequence he is suffering from a very painful wound, says the Ashevile Citizen. The burning cinder flew into his eye striking the eyeball, where it lodged. Dr. Briggs is treating his eye and says that Mr. Cline will be able to make the run in a day or two. ——++@>-—_—_ yith the Sick. It was reported this morning that the condition of Mrs. J. D. Cox is again very critical. Mrs. W. E. Safford of North Wilks- boro who is at the Billingsly hospital is improving. The mother of Mr. C. H. Summers of this city is seriousfy ill at her home in Shiloh township. “She is Mrs. Henry C. Summers and has been in poor health for some time. ——*+@>—____ To and From Hickory. The Hickory Democrat says W. W. Somers was called’ to his old home in Iredell county Wednes- day to be at the bedside of his aged mother who is very ill. Mrs. J. P. Phifer and children of Statesville are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Bisanar, in West Hickory. Mrs. B. P. Blake and little son of Statesville, are visiting in town. ++ a. Two Real Estate Deals. Mr. E. G. Gaither has sold a lot on North Ceter street to Mr. W. J. Mar- lin, who will build at once. He will erect a seven or eight room cottage house for his own occupancy. In this connection it is also an- nounced that Mr. Marlin has sold his house and lot in West Statesville to = Spend Your Money at Home. Editor of the Mascot: I notice from an advertisement in the papers that a lady from Chicago will be here soon to take orders for ladies’ suits. Now while she has a perfect right to come here and sell all the goods she can, I think it is our duty to our local merchants to give her the Marble Heart. Our local merchants have gone to the trouble and expense this season especially, to put in a very full and complete line of these goods and I think we owe it to them to give them our patronage as they are here among us to stay, pay taxes and spend their money to help build up our city. Besides all this, common sense will tell you that any one traveling as these agents do cannot afford to sell goods as cheap as a local merchant. To-begin with their expenses are very heavy, and they always want more profit than our merchants will charge you. In former years the ladies had to send away to get these goods but it is not the case now. Therefore let’s encourage them by giving them all our trade that we possibly can. We owe it to them as fellow citizens and if we do this they can afford to carry goods equally as good as Charlotte and other larger houses in the state. But if we buy our best goods from out of town—of course they cannot afford to carry them. I may be old fashioned but this is my idea of what is right and fair. HOME INDUSTRY. —_——+<+>- o__—_ Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, head- aches, nausea, indigestion. ‘Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure—restores per- fect health. IN MEMORIA. Hon. David M. Furches. At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the First National Bank of Statesville, N. C., held on September Ist, 1908, the following resolutions were offered and adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst and from his life of usefulness on this earth, the monora- ble David M. Furches, who for three years served his State as Judge of the Superior court, and for eight years and for eight years justice of the Su- justice of the Supreme court—two years as Chief Justice thereof—and who was a member of this board of directors from June 24, 1889, until his death in June, 1908. Therefore in consideration of his long, useful and faithful services to the State, his country and to this bank, be it Resolved, 1. That in the death of Judge Furches his state and country has lost a wise and useful citizen; one true and faithful in every trust committed to his care, and this bank a stockholder and director who serv- ed it faithfully and efficiently for nearly twenty years, always mindful of its best interest, conservative and safe in counsei and advice; and that in his death this board of directors, the community and his State have suffered a great loss, deeply felt and deplored by the members of this board as well as by the people throughout the state. 2. That these’ resolutions be spread upon the records of this bank and that a copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased and to each of the newspapers published in Statesville, with the request that they publish the same. R. M. MecLAUGHLIN, H. C. COWLES, GEO. H. BROWN, Committee. ASO Mrs. W. W. Rankin arrived from visit at the home of Dr. M. R. Adams. Mooresville yesterday morning for a | Southern Mills Lead. | Washington, Sept. 24.—The census bureau’s report just issued, shows 2 total of 4,575,438 runing bales Con sumed in the United States during the year ended August 31 last, Soa pared with 4,984,936 bales for i907. "The total stocks on August 31, 1908, were 1,233,628 bales, of which 596,432 represent manufacturers’ stocks and 637,196 in the hands of other holders. The total number of spindles was 27,845,531, compared with 26,939,415 last year. There were 27,399,896 spindles in 1908 which consumed some cotton and 445,635 were idle throughout the year. The total present spindles are classified as 22,914,561 ring and 4,- 290,970 mule. The total number of cotton-consuming spindles was 25,- $11,681 for 1906. Of the total there were 10,093,960 active spindles and 2,256,613 bales consumed in what is known as the cotton-growing states, in which there were 658,489 bales held on August 31, of which 118,1SS were in manu- facturers’ hands. ——~__¢ «>> —— > $10,000,000 in Ashes. Washington, Sept. 25.—The forest fires in Minnesota alone’ aggregate $10,060,000 according to the report wired to the forest service by gov- ernment expert Pullman sent from- Washington to make an investiga- tion. In his report he says a long rain is the only hope. i Buys Out Partner. Mr. C. P. Crawford has purchased the interest of his partner, Mr. A. B. Leinster, in the Leinster & Craw- ford livery business on Broad street. & me BEARS SEG GIS= EOVICSTRE FSGELLIE COS#VIESLS 93 9OSSH OS 02 0000 § THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. RONG ECHOES JONORSEOZCHOHeg, PLANT JUICE REMEDIES! \ At the Store of Quality n . STATESVILLE DRUG C0. 6 @ Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. . SEOUCH@HORSCHOHGAORCHBCOR, ES a eee, SO gOSOSSOESSESSCOOSSOSES The Talk of the Town! What? @ 5. B. Miller's Great Hat Sale!: $2.00, $2.50 and $3 CO Styles reduced to Stop long enough to look at the styles on display in our show window. ). B. MILLER iS Shoe Man No Goods Charged in this Sale. N@SSCSSESSCSSSES}S9SSSSO0EC08 6 90 0 0 0 5 ©O 6 6 0 9 0 C ¢ 0 0 6 ©S 2 O 6 S 3 8 0 8 2 2 9 0 a Ven | ——————~<2>->—__ ° Mr. E. L. Freeze. aaa 3 Of Statesville, N. C. ———_++o> > ___ 500 pair of . Mr. Gains Improving. - New Hail curtains received $2.0Y 3 aan PS 5 Se Sane eho repeieaE pairicor1100- iS PREPARED to transact al! branches of banking. SSE ployed by this bank for is “out of the running” for a few days. He was injured Wednesday by a heavy piece of linolieum falling on him at the Statesville House Fur- nishing Company. He sustained in- juries to his back but is much better today, and was able to be on the street. LACE CURTAINS 75e¢ up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING Co. ——_+<>-»—___— Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 é metboss. ~ CG Accounts are solicited from fires, corporations and indiv - uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terms that are consistent with good banking Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits APTEAT, SEOCK csssssuuscs evssereseesee 40,000.00 oe sreseeeeeseseeveeeee $0,000.08 the concuct of its busi- ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always ex- ‘tended to cur depositors, whether their deposits are f > ; Praise the methods em. X large orsmall. Itis our ——— a AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY desire that our reputa- A License to Marry. $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. SURPLUS ANY Unprvipep PROFITS............20,000.00 tion for justice and fair A license to wed has been granted HOUSER at dealize should equal that : at the register of deeds office to Mr. STATESVILLE HOUSE Fora. RESOURCES OVER...........--csscesess-- -£440,000.00 8 ali ais as c : FURNISHING CO for firancial integrity an Sollie Shoemaker and Miss Dora = moe solidit se Se ie . —_———_ ++ oe Pisa "4 e Sos S-: Se: Darr, both of whom reside in Falls- s hi °C : ray, town township. ee our line of Carpets just ar- 9 The license was granted yesterday} rived and now ready to deliver. OFFICERS ants and Farmers Bank 3 but it is not known here when tle young couple propose to have the ceremony performed. ———_++@>nr-e————— Concert Tonight. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE i FURNISHING CO. EK. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec and Treasurer, C. E. EUGHEY, Assistant Secy. end Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Marager Savings Department OSSO COSl O5.25:7 SHS 2 SOME NRE MU SCST O9OOCROCSOROTIOLENS BA D De HO AD [R L DA I L Y OA D DO D HH SR A FO 40 0 9 FL re TP E N D INCORPOk ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OF STATESVILLE f $25, k OFFICERS: ; The Oxford orpHanage concert will . 9 a bei ciuoniitonichiclae thie cone dioncs! W inston-=Salem’s'- ae or Sn a 5 L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C. S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; F. B. Fir Bees eos aoe sereS ene Sece a cetececetsT ceo cetete PPeececeeeCRCSeSOSTSESEL SeeReRe Re ReRCSEReRET 3: TOE . ie - ae ae Those who will participate arriv- mo 2 > BUNCH, Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas. #2 ed in the city this morning from Newton where they gave a concert last night. Tomorrow night they will appear in Taylorsville. ——~++o>-e—_—__——_. Mr. Montgomery Resigns. Mr. Flake Montgomery his resign- ed his position with the Lilly-Allison firm where he has been employed as Big Event. ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds The progressive people of Win- A Show Down © figure: “RUTH MADE” In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance BEST’? Black are the goods of Quality. After alt Kas been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is Hosiery and the “WORLDS Directors: ¢ b. £. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C.S. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, : J. A. Knox, W.S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. kK. Lazen- om 7 = = : \ NA — Ea i" om = = \ = é iy ) 3A \ QR = == = fe {4 \ = Li ra e 2 Dy -- =— = ay ne fo a SS Pa 4 h <= ea e i ee > = Sr e e A Ms Se H = ee e LB y AS S i ge e > ae = €@ <\ f 7 = is e ee | i <a = 5 Zz ai SS > 5 ty Me a os q ~ ry = ae ry = SA T A Y , ay ) = = yy y t — ~~ ‘ ny Lg , Oh Rh a =" yj \ “4 iy : 5 A 7 by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hiil, E. B. Watts. 5 Sara o Coneos ee sane, : SececacenecateS Setece sas eo cco tT eee oe eT TTT TTT e cl N lO C8 F878" 882 OO RRS a clerk. which are located in the North- He will go to Raleigh at an early| western suburbs of the city, di- date and enter the King business} rectly on the Southern and N. & college. W. Railroads. The electric cars ————~+e>-—____. will also run to the gates of the Mr. Phifer Hurt. grounds. New buildings are be- Mr. Julian P. Phifer had one of |i9g erected, also the largest his thumbs badly cut yesterday by Grand Stand in the State. getting it caught on a rusty nail. Tr here are houses for P oultry 3 The injured digit received prompt P 128 and Cattle, and barns and attention and Mr. Phifer expects to a. acco parts , suffer no serious results. of the groun da an d the Park will , e brilliant ighted at nicht Judge Pritchard Here. with ieee: "The Fair is open Judge Pritchard was in Statesville toall counties in Piedmont North still a fact that , “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of every thing 3 best yarn, best colors, best machines and best help, with E & SEVERAL THINGS — | Are to be considered in seleeting your Bank ta ee such a combination you cap produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer for the goods of “‘quality.” ‘6 . 5 ¢& é a JST. Strengsth-Financial Strength @ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. SRD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. Fe ee e es e ee SE S SE T S SE E S e EE S ee e eS oR ee te ee t RE E T Te e Te t e Te t e Te t e Te t e ; 9 RS D S O S O s O a Oe ee SE S S Oa ee ee e SS E SO S O s O R o s «é fer a short time yesterday. . 1 He was returning to his home in oe ee ae of All G by the] Officers and Em- Asheville from a trip north. ae preparations are be- & Kinds on 5 4 ployees, Maa aaa ing made for a Se Be FROM : i 7 Judge Long Exchanges. & CREF THE LARGEST TH The banking experience of Judge Long has exchanged courts : MAIL ORDER Officers. Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Y 800K HOUSE IN THE WORLD STH. The ability of Established 1860 THE FRANKLIW-TURNER CO., Atlanta, 6a, y of the bank to Properly and Promptly with Judge Webb and will hold the remainder of the fall term of court There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. for this district. Everything will be done for the| | Well know that knowledge i | rt 2 e all know that knowledge is power; |..... Old Folks’ Bibl rengeeBook i < a Oe entertainment and amusement of ae. % us are unable to buy books to acquire §f.....S. S. Teachers’ Bibles ee for Bene Handle al Your Busi 7. —- reth is having some re- = le Mice, con “sie ee Severo at inc At ater saan inthe agen Sa eae paerees Novels, High Grade Tr a pairs made to his house on Kelly people. : oe owever, we have solved the problem, }----- “S. Biles pent Focgle's Likcaiy iri street. fine bands of music, splendid ex-| qepiscgycesredte sive yousdircet from ourfactory, eae Bibles andTest'tof "Cook Book : _ oe pene ie ipod: Cte hibitions of all kinds—an airship, Every home needs a good library. By fr---Epig.? Life of Christ, J... ee ment of These Features are The Douglas house on Walnut free Dog and Pony Show and a Sectse CORE ON "CR ED SB at Bile Dee ses -v-Dietonarie f° i Offered T hn e€ Ser vice O f TH E street is being repainted. “It is to be| Wild West Show. Free attrac-} HOW TO GET OUR No fF ---Childcen’s Story Books [[_. American Star Sete] 3 g S e e ° PLA Child , . * “a pe: pea a Sea cana oing on all the time. The PKR Ee eee ae ea ildren’s Histories {f...... Wild Beasts, Birds, etc. f talc Mid-Way will be the best ever eae ee Nee NATIONAL NK ; - ° Sa sr - ; Es a See City or Tow ~ —_~+<2e>—___ seen and free of objectionable SS eee eae D oa 5 ) An English® medical officer says features. An orator of one ie 3 neglected teeth cause a large per- wide reputation will b2 present. ~ @) = F STATESVILLE centage of disease of the digestive organs, and men are most offenders of the sanitary rule of cleaning the teeth daily. AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVIL LE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen, QB 8 0 8 0 8 0 D Sa m m ee CAPITAL -$100.000 ———_++@>-o—__—- The development of the water- PS W E Y ar RS r AN S P AT AP A R T AE R : NB S P EM A A R AB P AP s ae A R ie SP A R E AP R E S S SA A T SP A S PI S Te r EN G. E. Webb, General Manager,| ¢ Buyers. 3 i cress-growing industry in Dorset,| . : ger, otton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who are| # ¥ England, is enormous. One farm Soha teae ee unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- RT ateS eat tata tase8e sr ona828cagncncnas con oe sosanamasanasenatstsectasSa alone employs 40 persons in picking, We should not forget to state| ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks eor-|_ = Ss packing and preparing the cress for ES that the railroads will give re- ow duced rates. Mr. Will Cooper’s automobile 1s | WANTED—Messenger boy. Western| Ist. at the Fox repair shop. Union Telegraph Co., city. respondence course under expert cotton men will complete yon. Bie Get i : i < us = D demand for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. as Seaudy, Subsc¥ibers to The Even : Correspondence course year round. Write at once for furthe, | Mascot, paid in : d tiful : : er ’ advance, a au particulars. » and get one of the be ~ China Sets we are giving as premiums. ‘ FN es oe THE Vol. 1. Statesville, N. C., Saturday Evening, September 26, 1908. A Chinaman Beats Fiance WHITE WOMAN HAD JILTED HIM He Told .Detective .That She .Had Promised to Marry Him and That in Consequence he Had Made her Many Presents and Taught Secrets of Chop Suey. Chicago, Sept. 26.—Jilted bya white woman who he says had prom- ised to marry himy Yip Ling, a Chin- aman, assaulted ¢ne object of his af- fections in a street car, creating a mild panic among the passengers and resulting in the arrest of the Mon- golian and his erstwhile fiance. The woman gave the name of Miss Mabel Carson, and _ says she is a stenographer. The Chinaman is em- ployed as 2 chef. Ling and his fiance got on a Went- worth avenue car to go to the Wal- dorf. At Twelfth and Clark streets the passengers were startled to see the Chinaman strike the woman in the face. She attempted to leave the car and he knocked her- down. He was beating her when the con- ductor came to her rescue. The Chinaman lavished presents upon the woman during their court- ship, which started after Yip had ex- plained to Miss Carson the secret of making chop suey. “She promised to marry me many many times,’’ Yip told Detective Fitz- patrick. ‘“‘I wanted her to get mar- ried tomorrow and she _ said she would not marry a Chinaman. Then+ I got mad and hit her. I spent much money on her-——$200 for presents and clothes. Now she throws me down.” EE BAGGED FOURTEEN ’POSSUMS Party From Statesville go Out Last Night and Return With all Records Smashed to Smitherreens. “We only got 14 of ’em, but they were all of fairly good size and fat.” This was the modest reply made br one of a party of possum hunters that went out to try their luck last night when asked, “What luck” by a Maseot representative this mornimg. It is needless to say that the face of the speaker was wreathed in smiles as he made this remark. The party was composed of Mr. R. QO. Miller and Mr. J. A. Overcash and son of this city and six gentlemen from the suburbs. They left the city at about 6 o'clock last night and returned at about 3 a. m., today, the bag consisting of 14. Most of them were large specimens and all were fat. The party was in charge of Mr. Gray Hoover. He had four exceed- ingly well trained dogs and the night was a most enjoyable one. It is said that this bag of game breaks all recent records. Most of ‘the hunting was done near Troutman, about six miles from the city. —_——_~++@>———— Had a Lively Time. Two popular young men of the city engaged in a lively argument yesterday afternoon in front of the Gem theater which terminated in a fisticeff. The fight was a warm and interest- ing one while it lasted and attracted quite a crowd. In the Mayor’s court this morning the participants, Mr. R. K. Gregory and 2 former employe of his, Will- iam MeRorie, were adjudged equally guilty and fined $250 and half the costs each. —_——_+<@>o-—————— Baseball Yesterday. Nines from the 9th grade and the Graded School crossed bats on the diamond at the Athletic park yester- day afternoon. The score was § to the Ninth grade. ~ 4 The game .was a close one from atart to finish and the features of the game was the pitching of Sharp and short stop work of Hill. Another game wil be played next Friday. An admission fee of 5 cents is charged to this game. ———<<@nro————_———_ For Retailing and Concealed Weapons As The Mascot goes to press this afternoon Van Benfield is being tried in Magistrate Sloan’s court. Benfield is a white man and is 2 resident of Fallstown township. He is charged with both carrying concealed weapons and selling whisk- in favor of SOME SPLENDID CORN. Mr. E. S. Millsaps Brings Some Fine Specimens to The Mascot Office and Talks on Crop Prospects. Mr. E. S. Millsaps “had with him yesterday when he called at The Mas- cot office, two exceptionally fine ears of corn. Although abnormally large they were both perfectly sound and the rows of kernels perfectly straight and well formed. One of these measured 15 inches over all, with 14 inches of corn, while the other had 13 inches of corn and an over-all measurement of 14 inches. The corn is a new variety that was introduced this year in the farm de- monstration work and is what is known as the White Virginia. The corn shown yesterday was grown on the farm of Mr. J. M. Sif- ford in Fallstown township and should average 40 to. 60 bushels to the acre, according to the condition of the soil. Mr. Millsaps, an experienced and scientific farmer who travels exten- sively, talked most interestingly of crop conditions and prospects. The corn crop he says, will fall far below that of last year, while the cot ton crop will not go above 60 per cent of an average crop. Mr. Millsaps is a_ believer in all around farming and is positive that the exclusive cotton farmer would vastly improve his condition by cul- tivating other crops and raising his meat and “‘provender.’’ This’is no new argument for Mr. Millsaps but he _ proposes to kJjep everlastingly at it, until the farmers are induced to give these methods a trial. -———-><~+- oe _—_——_ MINISTER RUN DOWN. Rev. Harris Mallinckrodt, Rector of Peters, at Charlotte, is Painfully Hurt in Collision With an Auto- mobile. A private letter received in this city tells of an accident to Rev. Har- ris Mallinckrode that happened night before last. The celebrated Episcopal divine, rector of St. Peters’ church in Char- lotte, is well known in this city where he has frequently held ser- vices and officiated at both funerals and weddings. According to the letter he was walking along the street when he was run down by an automobile and painfully hurt about the knees and shoulders. Mr. Mallinckrode saw the ma- chine, but it was too close upon him for him to get out of the way. The ;rector was hurled to the ground with great force, and the front part of the machine passed over his body, drag- ging it for about ten feet, before the wheels could be brought to a stand- still. - The wounded man was carried into a store where a hasty examina- tion was made. Mr. Malinckrodt was not greatly stunned and was quick to assure his friends that he was not seriously hurt. He shook hands with the physician, who was called in, as if nothing had happened. His clothes were badly torn. After recovering from the shock, which was a natural result of the ac- cident, Mr. Mallinckrodt was carried to St. Peter’s hospital, and later was driven to his home. ——~++- ONE CONVICT IS CAUGHT. ——— Both of the Fugitives From the Chain Gang Were Located at New- ton But Jake Stockton Made Good His Escape. Late yetserday afternon both Jim Beck and Jake Stockton, who escap- ed from the Iredell county chain gang Thursday night were located in a house In Newton. The house was sur’ ‘unded by -offi- cers of that county but in some way Stockton escaped. He was seen and followed for some distance but could not be overtaken. Beck was brought to this city last night by Sheriff Boyd and turned over to Dep- uty Sheriff Ward who took him out to the camp on the Turnersburg road. Beck told the deputy sheriff that he only went away for a little vaca- tion and that he had intended to re- turn to the gang tonight anyway. —_? +a John Mauney Released. The Salisbury Post says: night. Weather Bureau at Washington Ex- have visited this section. be sun, however, came out on schedule John Mauney, who was arrested on suspicion that he was connecetd with the conspiracy to rob the Wachovia bank at Spencer, was released last The evidence against him was in- RAINS PREDICTED SOON. pects Them and so Does the Local Forecaster—May Rain Tomorrow —May Not. It is generally believed that within 24 hours the much needed rain will At 5 o'clock this morning eee were many indications that rain would fall within a few hours. The time and the pleasantly threatening clouds disappeared. Mr. R. V. Tharpe, local ‘forecaster, said this morning that he did not ex- pect rain before tomorrow and possi- bly not until Monday morning. The regular weather bulletin re- ceived from Washington today, said, “partly cloudy tonight and Sunday.” A special dispatch received from Washington at 11 o'clock tcejay says: “The drouth that is prevailing throughout the country with such se- rious results will be broken about the beginning of next week,’ predicted Forecaster Garriott, of the United States Weather Bureau, today. “There will be a disturbance which will set in on the Pacific Coast which will cross the country and bring fairly copious rains. “The forest fires are due to the fact that there have not been well-defined storms in those regions. Forest fires have had no effect in preventing rains in the past, nor will they have in the future. The forests have to a very small degree an influence on the rain- fall, but not enough to be SPREE CIA ble.” The weather reports show that for a week past there has been little rain over the great agricultural districts of the country. The intense heat and jong-continued drouth, especially over the lake region and New England, have intensified the conditions favor- able to forest fires, and these have continued over large areas and great damage and loss of life. Fj “The continued absence of rain,” says a report of the Weather Bureau today, “over large districts in the Missouri, upper Misissippi and Ohio Valleys, lake region, New England ind Middle Atlantic states is ly affecting many interest.”’ ——_—_--~+- oe Wanted Another Magistrate. Sue Poe and her son and daugh- ter, Otho and Carie, were to have been tried before Justice Sloan this afternoon at 2 o’clock on wararnts sworn out some time aog_ which sworn out some time ago which charged assaulting Mitch Cowan. All are colored and some twenty or thirty residents of the section in which the rumpus occurred were on hand as witnesses and to see the fun. Sue Ann Poe, who is a pondrous negress weighing something like 250 or 300 pounds, said she didn’t be- lieve she could get justice in that court and asked for another magis- trate. As The Mascot goes to press an effort is being made to locate Justice W. W. Turner and get him to hear the case. i Married by Dr. Richards. Mr. John F. Hager and Mrs. Dora Brown, the former a resident of Con- cord and the latter of Sharpesburg, came to the city early this morning and visiting the office of the register of deeds were granted a license to marry. They then went to the home of Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards on Kelly street and in the presence of only the required legal witnesses were made man and wife. : The groom is a prosperous farmer of his township and is a son of Mr. W. B. Hager. He is a nephew of County Commissioner J. W. Hager. —— Uncle Josh Jenkins Tonight. The members of the Uncle Josh Jenkins Yankee Doodle Comedy Co.. arrived in town this morning and at noon gave a most unique parade which culminated in a concert in the square. The parade started from all parts of the city at once and the different performers finalPy brought up in the Square. They were attired in hay-seed cos- tom, made excellent music and at- tracted Tots of attention. They had every appearance of hav- ing the ability to give a good show and that is the reputation that pre- ceeded them to tbis city. The manager has reduced the price of admission to 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. Farmer Held BOLD CRIME BY A LONE BANDIT. ficers with bloodhounds are in pursuit of the cart. On reaching the ground he Up by Negro Frank Holton, a Green County Farm- er Returning From Tobacco Mar- ket at Kinston Yesterday After- noon, Held up by a Negro High- wayman and Robbed of About $100 Kinston, Sept. 26.—A daring high- way robbery was committed about three miles north of Kinston yester- day afternoon in the public road and up to the hour of writing, though of- of the robber, he has not been cap- tured. “Mr. Frank Holton, a farmer from Greene county, sold tobacco on the Kinston market yesterday and was returning home in his cart, when passing the Briary, a secluded spot, a negro with a handkerchief tied over the lower part of his face stepped into the road and with leveled revol- ver ordered him to halt and get out was at once searched and relieved of his purse containing about $100. He was then told to pass on and the highwayman hastened his movement by several shots. \ Mr. Holton returned to town by another road, very much frightened, and reported the matter to the offi- cers. Bloodhounds were at once se- cured and a posse started in pursuit. They are still out but it is not likely that they will make a capture as it is an almost impenetrable swamp where the deed was committed and pursuit will be slow and tedious. —_—___++> Opera House Next Week. “Tf there is one feature of the Williams Comedy Company it is high elass specialties betw en acts,” says a Nashville exchange. ‘No long tiresome waits that is usually the ease in dramatic and comedy plays. Mr. DeGafferelly, manager of the Williams Comedy Company, has had years of experience in securing for his companies the best vaudeville talent in the business and Ifis spared neither cost nor pains-taking.”’ He will present to patrons of the opera house next week, commencing Monday, September 28, six of the best vaudeville acts seen in States- ville for many seasons. The head- line act is ““The Great Keigley,”’ from the New York Hippodrome, novelty barrel jumping, sensational wire and bicycle equilibrist. The specialty acts go in free regardless of the high elass dramas and comedies they pre- sent, with spectal scenery and elabo- rate mountings, settings and ward- robe. The management is consis- tent with the times and has reduced the price within the reach of all—15, 25 and 35 cents, which will assure the company of excellent patronage from all classes. The Williams Comedy Company is favorably re- membered by local theatre-goers, having made a decided hit at the opera house iast season. ——_++@>-—_—— Henry Moore Hurt. While plaving ball on the grounds at the graded school Thursday young Henry Moore, who lives with his parents on Front street, fell and re- arms. At first it was believed that the lad had sustained a fracture of the mem- ber but it was later discovered that it was the elbow that had been in- jured. The injury was a painful one but the youngster showed up for school Friday morning as usual, except that he carried one arm in a sling and wore a rather worried look on his generally cheerful countenance. ——_~++er-—_—— Mr. Seago Returns. Mr. J. M. Seago, the popuular local manager for the Singer Sewing Ma- chine Company, returned last night to his office in this city. Mr. Seago was away for several days and during that time made a visit to a large number of his custo- mers in Catawba county. He did a brisk business while away and although he reports that he found collections rather slow, crop in- dications were excellent and he be- lieves financial conditions will be much easier this fall. ———— ><a Father Gregory Here. Rev. Father Gregory arrived this noon from Salisbury and will hold services at the usual hours at the Fifty cents pays for a reserved ey without a license. i a a ARES a sala a en cSt ; sufficient to warrant holding him. és a * opnliaag iti a. Bidet AL Pi ata nie sabes aN i aE Te a ™, ” sae ei a °s : Bits pow dies Mee a rneea pei aa I a wit rae seat. os 4 PPM ” - rn sas ae ati sigh ei eee et Fy “lass de. os a eS ee POT i Oe a NN Catholic chapel tomorrow and Mon- ceived a bad injury to one or his] SHOCKING CASE OF CRUELTY. Qld Horse was Dragged out Into the Bushes and Left to Die of Starva- tion—Was Shot by Authority of the Sheriff. A shocking case of cruelty to ani- mals was discovered last night just outside the city limits on Popular branch. Some one had dragged a horse that was unable to walk, either from disease, old age or overwork out into the bushes and left it there to be tortured by insects and die of starvation. Some children discovered the poor beast and it eagerly ate handfulls of zrass which they gathered for it. Sheriff Summers heard of the case and sent one of his deputys out with instructions to shoot the horse and put it out of its misery. The sheriff also told the deputy to gather any. evidence which would convict the fiend in human form who was guilty of such unusual and re- volting cruelty. It is said that it was the act of a one armed negro and if this the case, or if it should prove to be the work of a two armed white man, it is to be hoped that an example will be made and no more mercy shown the individual than he awarded to the of North Carolina are making elabo- rate arrangements for their coming annual state convention. This will be held in Goldsboro on Detober 14 and this year’s event, it ‘s promised will eclipse all others. | The program will include many natters of business and there will be the usual social and literary features. The delegates from the Statesville chapter have been selected and are as follows: Mrs. J. F. Carlton, Mrs. C. C. Phillips and Mrs. R. C. Leinster. —— 1-4 At The Cotton Mill. The report reaches this office to the effect that conditions are much brighter at the Statesville Cotton Mill than they have been for some time. The plant which was shut down for! several weeks has been running on a three-day-a-week schedule for the past two weeks and will soon, it is said, work four days each week. During the shut-down most of the operatives remained in the city. .It was at first feared that, being out of work, many would seek employment elsewhere But it seems that they did not do so. « ccc ED tr ’Possum Hunter Was Hurt. Mr. Henry Hess of Faith was in the city today calling on friends and attending to a few matters of busi- ness. Mr. Hess carried his left arm in 2 sling as the result of a possum hunt he participated.in last Wednesday night. Mr. Hess, with a party of friends was out in the woods when a big fat ’*possum was spied in a tree. He climed the tree, bagged his game and was descending when a limb on which he had ventured broke and he fell to the ground a distance of 15 feet. A fractured arm was the result. —_— to Ladies Aid Society. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist” Church has re-elected all of its old officers as follows: Mrs. E. M. Purdy president, Mrs. A. J. Evans vice president, Mrs. R. P. Allison secretary, Mrs. H. B. Woodward treasurer. During the past year the members of the society raised nearly $500, which was used in furnishing a new carpet and electric light fixtures. ———_++ oo Mr. Bost Improved. Mr. J. W. Bost, R. F. D. No. 1 was in the city today and made The Mas- cot office a pleasant call. Mr. Bost has been laid up for some days with malaria but is much im- proved. There has also been much other illness in Mr. Bost’s family recently but all hands are now much better. a — An Old Time Clock. ~ Mr. R. F. Henry left yesterday for Charlotte to return a clock he had repaired for Dr. J. C. Irwin. The clock belong to Dr. grandfather’s grandfather. Dr. Irwin informed Mr. Henry that he had been unable to find a person in Charlotte capable of putting the F Irwin’s day morning. Pastor’s Wife of the Greenhill Presbyterian church some and shapely and she hopes win her way. Her husband doesn’t# object. wear tights, Mrs. Riley said: that crisis, but I see no reason why I shouldn’t if occasion demands it.” peer beast that had probably served Local Market him faithfully and long. : q aes Prices at wagon: DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDRACY. Strict Good middling..........- 9 “ Good middling. . ete i Samay res Middling.. .... .... ..+++-e- Will Hold State Convention at Golds- Stains and Tinges boro in October—Statesville Dele-] iy, k ie aay ; gates Will Attend. e market was steady. The Daughters of the Confederacy New York Market. | board shops here is_ effective, Frily only, to reduce expenses for Sep’ | tober. a Show in HER HUSBAND DOESN’T OB She Hopes to Entertain as Large Au diences as Her Better Half « Probably Won't Object if Asked Wear Tights. _—_ Philadelphia, Sept. 25.—While thege Rev. Edwin Ellsworth Riley pastorgg: is preaching to his large congrega: tion this winter, his wife hopes to en-ye) tertain equally large audiences by ap-§ pearing as a show girl in Fritzij Sheg’s new production. Mrs. Riley is a fine singer, hand- Asked this evening if she would ‘‘T ha ly know what I’ll do till I come to —— COTTON MARKET. The New York market showed but® little change. Spots closed at 9.40. Futures closed as follows: SES oe 8.96 October ......... . December.... .... .. eee 8.749 January. . occa coerce en ee 3S Oe Marechiin See ee eee 8.62) New Hope News, R. F. D. No. 1. Mrs. Robena Dacons, who hay been sick, is improving. Miss Susyj Williams has severe sore throat anc® Mr. Aadolphus Williams has fever. § Rev. Manly Curent occupied th@ pulpit at Taylor Springs Satu and Sunday in the absence of the pastor, who is sick. . Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Williams, o Statesville, came up Friday to visi Mr. Williams’ people. Cal. Brown, colored, was kicke some days ago by a mule and on bone of his arm broken. Dr. Wil? liams dressed the wound and it doing nicely. en ED -S Seaboard Lays Off Men. Americus, Ga., Sept. 25.—A generie al laying off of employes at the Sea’ oe th, company retaining only men suffijp’ cient to make necessary repairs. 3 Employes will be laid off temperai§ tember, and will be reinstated in Ocy7 © ——_—++ear-o—— A Mariage License. i Mr. Lester York and Miss Am? Jurney were granted a license to we! in the register of deeds office this af ternoon. 4 Both are residents of Union Grov. in North Iredeéfl. They did not state when or wher# the cerémony would be performed. Eee He Had Two Wives. Winston-Salem Reputf The says: “Ira Flemming, col., of Ste was arrested here the past week 2 taken to Iredell county. The was that Flemming had two wiv. and the law allows only one.’? ; — With the Sick. Hunter, the 14-year-old son of & J. W. Chamberlin, has been se: ill with typhoid fever for sevel days. In addition to this he h dumb chills. He was SS proved today. crete prance Dr. Wakefield. Dr. W. H. Wakefield, of Charlo will be in Statesville, at the Wednesday, Sept. 23, one day c His practice is limited to diseases. eye, ear, nose and throat and fitt glasses. le Weather Forecasts.” - Washington, D. C., Sept. 26.M North Carolina partly cloudy and Sunday. iOus oniz Mrs. J. C. Purnell and child with their guest, Miss Cox of ham, have returned from a th old time-keeper in repair. day’s visit at Morganton. THE EVENING MASCO1| DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Telephone 53 ffice 199 Court Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - The Philadelphia Record gives For- aker this hard knock: “Foraker hav- ing said the Confederate battle flags could be returned only over his dead body, they can now be sent back.’’ —_—_2+ > >-___- That must have been a great sight in the main cabin of the Mauretania when he propeller began to bite holes in her plates at sea; ordinary peo- ple saw more of some “society folk’’ ~ entered at the Postoffice in Statesville {. C., a3 second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Por Lieutenant Governor. W. C. NEWLAND. For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES. For State Treasurer: R B. LACY. For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON. For Attorney General: TW. BICKETT. For Commissioner of Agriculture: W. A. GRAHAM. For Corporation Commissioner : B. F. AYCOCK. For Superintendent of Education: J. ¥. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. R. YOUNG. For Labor Commissioner: « M, L. SHIPMAN. Electors at Large. J. W. BAILEY. WALTER MURPHY. CONGRESSIONAL. ——— For Congress: RICHARD N. HACKETT. COUNTY. —$—— 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. H. HILL. ——————++>---__—__ A 100-ton-to-the-acre rain wouldn’t do any harm just now. ——_++@-o—__——_ For men like Mr. Foraker there is great and unnecessary danger in put- ting black ink on white paper. ———_2 + People go to the beach all summer to get cool but as soon as it really does get cool at the beach, how de- serted the beach is. eee gee ; King Edward has just got out of debt and probably being human has made a resolution never again to buy anything except for cash. i Where are the banners of a few years ago that used to stretch their pictured scenes above the busy streets but didn’t influence many voters, Ee Seattle boasts that its exposition yuildings will be ready five months ahead of time. There is only one other question—what will be the date of the disappearance of the ap- propriation. —_— 1 In describing a runaway accident a Suffolk, Va., correspondent the other day said: “The frightened animal broke loose from the buggy at the Baptist church, leaving it a wreck in the street. The repairs to the buggy will cost $42.” He failed to say what the repairs to the church will cost. in a few seconds, it is said, than they will again for the rest of their lives. —_——_+~@>—__— Studying the case of the younger Coquelin, Dr. Bertillon, the man who invented the “Bertillon system” formulates the question, “Is insanity ever caused by love?’ This will give al lthe Synical bachelors and miso- gynists and opportunity to retort, “On the contrary, doctor.” —_——_<- + By “partitioning off’? part of a dog’s stomach, putting in a pane of glass and giving him food or with- holding it, Prof. J. T. Pawlow has de monstrated that one shouldn’t eat when over-tired or worried, ahd that among table necessaries are pretty table linen, flowers, bright siiver, music and merry conversation. But what he neglects to tell us is, as to how the poor dog enjoyed it. ——_—-4 That hazy, drowsy yesterday—the fullfed summer, just considering the proposition of going to its bed, pull- ing the coverlid of golden autumn foilage up to its chin, and taking a long nap under a blanket of snow.— Boston Globe. *’Cause it can’t climb a tree, by jing! Ain’t that right?—Indianapo- lis News. And this from the land of litera- ture, the country of wit and poetry, the home of Riley and Ade! Ouch! —_—4<4>-____ THE PRESIDENT’S GRAMMAR. President Roosevelt seems to have done a little rough riding when he galloped into print with the follow- ing sentence: “You omit the charge as to his relations with the Standard Oil in- terests, as shown by his action, while governor of Oklahoma, this very sum- mer, this action being in part taken while he was at Denver, where as you state, he was by your wish made chairman of the committee which drafted the platform upon which you stand.” Will some bright pupil up at Prof. D. Matt Thompson’s kindly ‘‘analyze’”’ that sentence and tell us whether or not it is correct? ——_++@r--—_———_ THE TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS. Dr. Richard H. Lewis, secretary of the States Board of Health, writes The Mascot a letter regarding the great inter-National Congress on Tuberculosis now in session in Wash- ington, D. C. He wants public attention called to this most important meeting, com- posed. of prominent men from all over the world who are interested in the war now being made on this fearful disease. The congress will be in. session for three weeks, but the week beginning next Monday, Dr. Lewis says, will be the most interesting and vaiuable for the reason that the seven different sections before which papers will be read and discused will meet during that week only. He says the great- est men in the world in th‘s line will be present. The membership fee is five dollars, which will entitle one to the transactions—four large volumes. Dr. Lewis closes his letter with this paragraph: “This is the opportunity of a life time, for we will probably not have another World’s congress on this subject in the Unite@ States for a generation. Not only the medical profession, but large numbers of lay- men are deeply interested -in this most important subject and I trust many of our people will attend—if only for a day or two.’’ ——— Sheath Gown is Outdone. Dayton, O., Sept. 25.—Declaring her disgust with modern fashions, Mrs. Lulu Kreitzer, aged 40, a wid- ow, returned to nature and appeared today on the street nude. When the police were summoned, the woman entered her home and after firing two bullets into her stomach, set fire to the house and de- fied the officers. After some delay, the door was broken down and the woman found lying on the floor in a pool of blood, but with a revolver clutched in her hand, from which she fired at the policemen until the weapon was empty. The bullets fail- ed to take effect.. The woman is dy- ing in a hospital. a Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, head- aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure—restores per- fect health. —_—_—__+<>-o—__—_ — In twenty-three years of Atlantic steaming the Britanic burned 510,- 000 tons of coal. .| deposited $50 in the Seamans bank SHORTHAND $1,000 Intereszt on $50. New York Herald. The happiest man in New York to- day is.Adam Bre?te. chef in a lunch- room. Over twenty years ago Brede for savings. With a friend he at- tended a festival that night, and when he ieft the hall he found that both his friend and his bankbook had disappeared. Last Friday night he encountered his friend, who grecet- ed him effusively and said: “Were is that bankbook, Adam. It has hurt my conscience for twenty years, but it was the means of sav- ing my life. After leaving New York I went to Albany. From there I drifted out to San Francisco, where I started a fruit business. I prosper- ed, and at the end of eighteen years was worth about $50,000. I arrived here last Sunday and have been look- ing for you ever since. He then handed over the bank- book and $1,000 for interest. ——__—-+ > —__—_- Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies—Doan’s Oint- ment. At any drug store. Winston=Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. ‘The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park wil} be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open ‘to all counties-in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Iixtensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the enteriainrac ntand amusement of the people. ‘There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, free Dog and Pony Show and a Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on ali the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston- Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. *E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. We should not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. —— 6-2] E1D>-— 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. Draughon’s ccm- BOOKKEEPING paren soe: accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince YOU. 73 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. => & 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. St. Charles Hotel Building IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW What a Heap of Happiness it Would Bring to Statesville Homes. tind to do housewore with achins back. Brings you hours of misery at leis- uce or at work. If women onty knew the cause— that. Backache pains kidneys, ’Twould save much needless woe. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure sick kid- neys. Statesville people endorse this: Mrs. R. S. Powell, living at 708 Tradd street, Statesville, N. C., says: “For sometime previous to using Doan’s Kidney Pills, I had felt miser- able, and could not find the source of my trouble. Dull dizzy spells caused me much suffering, and there was a severe pain across the small of my back. I felt generally languid and there was a noticeable lack of energy and ambition. I was finally advised to try Doan’s Kidney Pills, and im- mediately procured them at Hall's drug store. They improved my con- dition in every way, anda further use brought about a complete cure. Iam glad to give Doan’s Kidney Pitls my endorsement.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the and take no other. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. lireat Highway y of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States come from sick name—Doan's— Throvgh Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between the 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,” Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest class. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A Charlotte, x. C. S. H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A., Washihbgton, D. C. 100 Visiting Cards for 50 Cts. Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards at once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or] name of business, etc., must be, fig- ured so—2Z cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc., not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Wand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see MIC ee ee All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. Jo. GAINES ¢ The Repair Man. FRESH Hii wy OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster Ilne. IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. in scenic] Of course its e oan ene Ww. Ft HALL'S y ercised a dry process, s make. faction. ae _ Statesville i OD e c o o o c c c c o o m o c o o o o o o o o o o c e ern trae ‘ li Hishest: Award Maan) 0 NT Sines) pe 80) 0) her oa acing en DICTIONARY Recently Enlarged WITH 25,000 New Words New Gazetteer of the World ith latest census eee ,000 titles, based on the 2S Biographical Dictio persons, data of] birch, deste ee Edited by W.T. HARRIS, Ph. United States tes Commissioner of eee = 2380 Quarto Pages : tions, Rich Bindings, Neededin EveryHome Also o Webster's Collegiate te Dictionary Reguiar Edition %x10x255 emia De Luxe Edition 53; 64x854x1 same plates, on bible paper, oe F REE, “Dictionary Wrinkles.” ”” Iustrated pamphlets, G. 6C. MERRIAM Co., Publishers, Springticld, Mase. —ALWAYS FRESH A HOLLER PLUMBING COMPANY Scenics U.C. Harwell, Prop. Cessaccesescscee™e Seeereeeer © Do You Know We Sell 3 Dorothy Dedd Shoes? They are not the “just as good” kind, but the best. If you want the best for the same price buy them. Perfect In style, perfect in fit, perfect in making. .. Made in four grades---Pat, Gun Metal, Vice and Tan Be sure the name, Doro- thy Dodd, is on bottom. If you have not bought them do it now. .. Sherrill-White Company ° 104 West Broad St., Statesville, N. C. 308000000000 S900ODCOCCROCPe GET THE BEST WHEN A CUSTOMER rc e n e c d e MP 8 OD a8 * ee s ea s e ea e es s e se t e ac e s lo l Te l je ) Je ] e0 e 8 . . a Prescriptionist re c e ce c e j e tt a0 ae rege Tel TB Tees SE rxsassnegrstonce cesameatannasztner is a hobby. with us—it’s easier for us to accomplish § and show results, gives more satisfaction to our patrons. f It’s like visible typewriting f it shoes for itself as the work goes along. In the =. long run it costs very much less than o1d-style concealed plumbing. We ask the op- poatunity of estimating on any plumbing work you may want done. AX AN Ar an "Wi i 127 W. Broad St. . SSassseseew Cleanliness, Finish and Satisfaction y are a trio of characteristics belonging cr laundry work. Loe y every step of the laun- o that every detail is as nearly perfect Be human ingenuity can The result is absolute cleanli- y ness, perfect a and conarer Sas Every care Is ex- i eandey Phone 122 ¥ ‘2 e @ Finds my Goods exceed his €x- pectations in quality or length of service. |THE RECOLECTION remains long after the pric is forgotten. Things done by halves are neyer done right REPAIR WORK Given Special attention. Re»r of. Loan and Trust Co. Phone No. 55. W. E. MUNDY PLUMBER. We have bargains in’Brass Beds, CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —+@>-o—_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, must - sb Come and see: line: STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. CES, a aa Eee ae Sy So tie Pen ag z: GR Tre i gee : o. aere ery CO em FOR SALE Two hundred and fifty-two acres of fine farming land, 15 miles north- east of Statesville; 125 acres in cul- tivation, 40 of which is fine creek bottom, balance in timber. New nine-room, two story frame, metal roof dwelling, one six-room dwelling two small tenant houses, two large barns and out-buildings, three wells and abundance of fruit. In one mile of school and churches .in healthy location. : One hundred and two acres of nice farm land 4 1-4 miles from Statesville. 40 acres in cultivation, 35 in timber. two small dwellings, good out-build- ings and nice orchard. CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF HOLIDAY We will close our Store Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 6 o’clock and re- open Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at 6 o’clock. Kindly get your orders in Friday and on Saturday evening after 6 o'clock, L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE BSSSSSOOSAOOOHOCEOOGOOEEEEE SPEELESIESPESEEESE EG ETESES = YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HERr. ~ : Binder twine, ice cream freezers, Hammocks, American Fieldfence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. 2 long leaf pine shingles. 6s 1 ee ee ee 66 2 ply tarred roofing. 3 be ee ee 2 | For further information cal] on or write ERNEST G. GAIT ER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N. C. : 00 0 8 9 0 9 0 8 88 0 9 0 C 0 8 C C O G O O 0 0 0 0 4 Did you ever hear of any one having pneumonia who used Goose Grease e d h e Liniment or achild dying of crouv or sore throat Painted “V’’-eri 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 Zaro- lina EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY. FEPEPESSEEEEEP PES PERT S$ EH is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Va., (second ir: that had been rubbed with mped roofing it. It’s worth its weight de f Ro c k e d fo f cB fo f im gold lor these two things alone. fe t e te Bo t h tp fe t c h fh Bf ¢ 3 ¢ ¢ ¢ Twelve Years Experience In the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana return- ed promptiy. CLUB RATES the South) to own a belie erected for its use—one cf the finest in Richmond. Endorsed by its students, business men and th: } $1 PER MONTH press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: ‘“Itis the leading Busi. STATESVILLE ness College South of the Potomac River.” “When I reached Richmond, [ 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, Lan 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. PRESSING CLUB 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 eannot be sold before that date. STATESVILLE HQUSE FURNISHING CO. Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres , Richmond, Va. — FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE} BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if | a person reads our paper fora few months he will always read it, we have | purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every § person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to The. Evening -7Mascot. | This Set Consists @ Pig PLATES EACH PEACE IS : of— HANDSOMELY DECORATFD 6 Diuner Plates ear with French De- 6 Saucers calcomania, rep- 6 Oatmeals or resenting beauti- Fruits ful violets in nat- ural color and a 6 Butter Plates solid gold filligree 1 Oblong Veg. LRoung: Ver. border. 1 Meat Platter i = THE WARE IS THE HIGHEST c CLASS PORCE- 42 Pieces LAIN CHINA..’. 7 Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company’s Show Window, East Broad Street. 20 9 8 9 SO 0 E 0 S 0 E H 0 0 6 8 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 m | ning ;} mental, i a eae pico : Patty Walks BE 8 on His Head : 6 YY PRA >9 THE Wea | TERRIFIC < Vy LO NEW _ t-” -~ - ¢ = yy, > N \ cz Rg \/) Douste = < |) SOMERSAULT Oe NES AUTOMOBILE °° ON ‘a DOUBLE LENGTH RAILROAD CARS ee 60 Acrobats and The 1 375 RI x CUTTS DY TTTA NES S4 The Richest, Longest, Admission Tickets and Numbered - be on sale show day at the store of the STATES- VILLE DRUG CO.,at exactly the same price charged in the regular ticket wagons on the show grounds. fj aye 200 of Them Imported «From Abroad u« | EVERY MORNING AT 10 O'CLOCK * Street Parade EVER SEEN ON EARTH One 50-Cent Ticket Admits to Everything CHILDREN UNDER (2 YEARS, HALF PRICE Doors Open at 1:00 and 7:00 P. M. Performance Begins at 2:00 and 8:00 P. M. a STIOWS: 3 2 Mirza-Golems 0 Aerialists and the 10 Flying Jordans 60 Riders the:Duttons and Daisy Hodgini Clowns the World’s Funny Men Circus Artists OF WILD ANIMALS SS . oe AS KO THE ey ACT OF RICCOBONO ys it ¢. A . D % — Reserved Seats will Why Take Life Seriously? Some of us are beginning to rea- lize that we have taken life too seri- ously; that we have not had enough play; that we have not had half enough fun. Many business men see the fallacy of working too many hours a day. Formerly men thought they must spend most or all of the daylight hours in working. Intense applica- tion to business had become almost a religion. But now they are begin- to learn that it is efficiency, vigor, freshness of mind and body, and not necessarily long Fi hours that do things; and that this mental vigor, freshness and energy which produce efficient work are im- Bi possible when the body is weary and the brain is fagged; that mental ro- fm | bustness means physical robustness. So there has been a steady shorten- ing of the working hours of men of affairs and an increasesing of the play hours, just in proportion to the im- portance and efficiency of their work and responsibility. Multitudes of men now find that they can accomplish very much more time which they used to put into work in playing golf, tennis, or some other game, or in flying about the country in an’ automobile. There are plenty of business men in this country at the head of great establishments who get through an enormous amount of work, who df BS; not spend more.than three or four hours a Gay in their offices, and who m| frequently take long vacations. They find that a good deal of play and mixing much with the world not only improves their health and multiplies their efficiency, but also gives them a broader, saner outlook.—Success Magazine. ; —_———4+<+- oo “Dr. Thomas’ Eclectriec Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal dis- ease—croup. Has been used with success in our family for eight years.’’ —Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. SG a SS See our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE - FURNISHING CO. : 2 d in a year by spending part of the UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. FRESH MEATS I have again opened up my : Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also ‘Handle Fresh Fish | and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.:! BRAWLEY 638 CENTER STREET THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard snd are man made brooms We make a speciaity o: first tlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. ufacturing all grader of hand} Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. ’ No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run-on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. Nirs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be in town fora short stay, beginning September 28 Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of 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, d CHURCH SERVICES. POPULISTS FOR BRYAN. 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’clock. Five Nebraska State Conventions Meet at Lincoln and all Put One Are Most Emphatic in Their Decla- rationsc for Their Favorite Son. Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 24.—Republi- caus, Democrats, Prohibitionists and Socialists held their state conven- kere for the adoption of party plat- forms. The Populists this year have fused with the Democrats on candidates, also met_in separate convention and adopted a set of party principles. Only the Republicans and Demo- crats had anything like a full attend- ance. Interest centered in the Re- publican gathering because of the di- vision among. delegations on the question of adopting a plank calling for the guarantee of bank deposits. The plank was defeated by a vote of 48 to 15. The Republican platform indorses the national ¢latform and also ‘‘the administration of President Roose- velt, both in its moral and economic aspects,-a continuance of whose policies will be assured fo the coun- try by the election of Judge William H. Taft for president.”’ The democratic platform, after pledging earnest support to Bryan and Keara, declares in favor of a state Lank deposit guarante law, physical valuation of the railroads and home rule for cities. The populist convention was but sparsely attended, but it adopted the longest platform of all. The Popu- list platform declares for Bryan for president. Prohibitionists and Socialists adopted platforms along the lines of national declarations. Ho Hungary’s Campaign Against Drink. Pall Mall Gazette. Count Andrassy, the minister of the interior, is now devoting his se- rious attention to the drinking prob- lem which has recently confronted Hungary. A_ national council for dealing with the evil, whose work is to discover the evil. .taointautaua to discover the best and most effec- tual means for eliminatirfs drunk- enness, has been called into being. Primarily there is to be a reform of all the drinking shops. Budapest is full of ‘“palinka’’ shops, where vile and _ destructive spirits are sold to workmen. Then the evil of strong drinking is to be demonstrated in schools and other places, while a large instituion is to be built for dealing with drunkards and providing a cure treatment. The government has determined to scien- tifically attack the question. Lutheran Church. Rev. W.. A. Lutz, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10. Front Street Presbyterian. Rev. J. B. Branch, pastor. Sunday school at 10. Rev. Dr. J. A. Scott will preach in the morning at 11 o’clock. There will be no services in the evening. St. Phillip’s Catholic Chapel. The usual fourth Sunday ser- vices will be held. Mass at 10:30 a. m. Vespers at 4 p. m. Celebration of the Holy com- munion Monday morning at 8 o’clock. Rev. Father Gregory, of Salis- bury, will officiate. Race Street Methodist. Rev. H. H. Robbins, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching 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 Baptist. Rev. C. A. Jenkins, pastor. Preaching at 11a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock Broad Street. Methodist. Rev. J. R. Seroggs, pastor. Preaching at 11 a m., and 8 p. m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. J. H. Pressly, pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. First Presbyterian. Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards, pastor. Morning service at 11 a. m., Evening services at 8. Sunday school at 10 a.m. ~ The number of sugar factories in operation last year in Russia was 278 WANT ADS 1 time.......... ea ae 5 cents a line. 3 times....... Sacer 4 cents a line. 6 times............ ..-..0% Cents a line. 26 times...... .....0..0. 3 cents a line. Prasiding Elder Huggins Appoint- ments. Presiding Elder J. N. Huggins of the Methodist district will hold services at Rose Chapel in the morning and at Race street at night. ; FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 At Pisgah and Stony Point. Rev. T. E. Weaver will fill his appointment at Pisgah ana Stony Point tomorrow. ee, eee ee AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t At New Sterling. Rev. J. Meeks White, who with his family has been visiting in South Carolina, has returned and will fill his appointment at New Stirling at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 10:30. —_—_—_~++2@>-—____ Mrs. T. C. Eubanks of Monroe is the guest of her son, Mr. H. M. Bi- banks. Mr. Joseph H. Joyce has returned from Mount Airy where he was the guest of Mr. W. T. Tennis. Mrs. C. E. Holcomb has returned to Elkin after a visit with relatives in this city. Mrs. J. V. Enbanks and her son, Harold, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Eubanks since WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. Monday left yesterady for their home in Washington, D. C. emis Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Redmond lett | 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 Thursday for Farmington, in Davie county, to spend the week end with relatives. They were accompanied by their children. Mrs. A. E. Goodman and her son, Vernon, who have been visiting here left yesterday for their home in Ra- — ae Goodman's mother, Mrs. Recruiting Officer, 16 West alie atum, accompanied them Fifth street ar N -3 and will spend the winter in Raleigh. ae N @ +ip> ® ? ? - C.; National Bank, Lenoir, N. C.; National Bank Building, Shelby, N. C.; 401 South Center Street, Statesville, N. C., or 13742 West Main street, Spar- Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE tanbure. S.C FURNISHING CO. eeeeeve ae ——++@>-2—___. Sane ae no New Line of ' §00 pair of MAHOGANY DRESSERS New Hall curtains received $2.0 pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. |- lt a mt hme 1 i | canyons into roaring torrents, Thom- Mz Rich | tains Z fade Rich by Rainstorm work. When San Francisco Call. son returned to his : Jacob L. Thompson, of San Ber- the water subsided he says he found nardino, Cal., has filed on placer|scores of rich placer pockets and claims revealed to him by a mina-| within a few hours panned out near- ture flood on the side of Mount San | ly $10,000 in gold. Bernardino. Thompson was pros- | og ep pecting among the old Mexican plac- | For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets ers near Hesperia when he was over- is enough. Treatment cures habitual taken by a furious storm which forc- ed him to seek shelter. After a = constipation. 25 cents a box. AS your druggist for them. quarter offan inch of rain had fallen in les sthan one hour throwing the you are sick, don’t worry, but begin at once 3 3 yourself well. To do this, we but repeat % the words of thousands of other sufferers from Ba ee womanly iis, when we say: For 50 years, this wonderful female remedy, has x Ss been benefiting sick women. irs. Jennie Merrick, & . Ys - (<6 = = aati a 4 of Cambridge City, Ind., says: ‘‘T suffered greatly Sa with femaie trouble, and the decters did ro good. # “San a SE Sener moe os me They wantcd to operate, but I took Garcut, and it; Gq made me feel like a new woman. I am str uSstig e @ithis wonderful medicine, with imereasimg relich”” 4 RUG srGhbs i PEND mm A NE oe ARSE ACRE gan ‘te Se ed aes Sea ase ae BOSRSSPSEIICG TF 25 SOOSIGSOOE? F3 LSVOEOSI W292 C9OSISOL CCSD 3 THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu, é Of Statesville, N. C. uals, who may rely upon courteous consideration and the very best terms that are consistent with good banking : methods. our per cent. paid on time 2nd sevings depesits iS PREPARED to trarsact all branches of banking. Accounts are solicited from firms, corporations and indiv - _———— Fr eee erases esos oeSeSe cares e sa cesere reseoaSeceswe cece sec cece cece SCSCE SOS SSS In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the “WORLDS BEST’? Black 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, be t colors, best machines and best help, with such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. 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By |" Seen emer tock Book our plan you can buy one. two or three books, or a “and nme ees, of the Bible}...... 5S Book collection of books, ON CREDIT. = f"" Bible Dictionaries EK snge cP heehee Pulpidd HOW TO GET OUR PLAN |-~-ChiressSicry Boole [American Sur Speaker eseceits istori pamemed i Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, = Sen aasts. Birds, ete. cut out this advertisement and mail to us, and we will send you, without further obligation on your part, a full description of what you want, as well as fully outline wr plan. sure to mention this paper. Name City or Town Street and No., P.O. Box. or R. F.D. State_@ ee eee AMERICAN COTTON COLLEGE MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA. For the education of Farmers, Clerks, Merchants, Warehousemen Cotton Buyers, Manufacturers, and all others, young or old, who are unable to classify and put the correct valuation on 18 grades of Cot- ton. Thirty day scholarships in our sample rooms, or six weeks cor- respondence course under expert cotton men will complete you. Big demand for cotton graders and cotton buyers. Session opens Sept. 1st. Correspondence course year round. Write at once for further particulars. —— ee, , CAPITAL SPOR .........00ce.c0- i ae $40,000.00 ‘ SPARKHOEDEORS LEABMATY............0. 0 $40,000.00 : SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS............30,000.00 ; TOTAL. RESOURCES OVER.......0..-cecec-ceccsee #440,000.09 ; OFFICERS ; E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec 6 and Treastrer, C. E. HUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Deparimen? : OOOO LOBY BO544 6 2OOH CESSIDIGIG GOD? 0050 5568 0OS9ESD0 SOOO x Ask your dealer : “Pode HOROROTONODONC TOneKey, PLANT JUICE REMEDIES At the Store of Quality . LLE DRUG C0.8 Phone No. 80, @ ” < > = mm V = Prescriptionists. 90909009 S000C00000008CCEE, The Talk of the Town! What? § 5, B. Miller's Great Hat Sale! § $2.00, $2.50 and $3 OO Styles reduced to Stop long enough to look at the styles on display in our show window. ). b. MILLER mS Shoe Man No Goods Charged in this Sale. @N®O0 0000006636000 80C008 % — wee SER S Praise the methods em- ployed by this bank fer the conduct of its busi- ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always ex- tended to our depositors, whether their deposits are large orsmall. It is our desire that our reputa-. tion for justice and fair dealing should equal that for financial integrity an solidity. %: os: armers’ Bank OF STATESVILLE INCORPOV ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C. S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; F. B, BUNCH, Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas. Directors: L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Somlin, R. R. Reid, J. A. Knox, W.S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K. Lazen- by, E. G. Gaither, J. Rk. Hill, E. B. Watte. | a SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank SP V r s s Ts e a e e w e e a s a r c e . s + ee ws a ee 1ST. Strength-Financial Strength 2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. SRD. The courtesy and spirit of _of accomodation displayed by thei 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 URST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 + we . an e if | 08090808080ED 08080G0O Oe ar ee 80808086 08080 08080808050 COCR ROS Oe oe ee e0 80S DeCSOeONSCR - a ee Get us five yearly subscribers to. The Evenilé Mascot, paid in advance, and get one of the peautifol China Sets we are giving as premiums. Vol. 1. Dark in Skin; black in Heart DASTARDLY DEED OF MONSTER. Idenity of the Fiend Who So Bru- tally Hauled His Sick Horse Over Rough Ground and Deserted It Is Known—Will Be Arrested. Not in a long while has the gen- eral indignation of the public been so thoroughly aroused as it was when it read in last Saturday’s Mascot of the shocking case of crulty to a horse that had been perpetrated just out- side the city limits on Popular branch Some one had dragged a horse that was unable to walk, either from disease, old age or overwork out into the bushes and left it there to be tortured by insects and die of starvation. Some children discovered the poor beast and it eagerly ate handfulls of grass which they gathered for it. Sheriff Summers heard of the case and sent one of his deputys out with instructions to shoot the horse and put it out of its misery. The sheriff also told the deputy to gather any evidence which would convict the fiend in human form who was guilty of such unusual and re- volting cruelty. This was all that could be told on Saturday and it was enough to out- rage the sensibilities of even the hardest hearted old rounder, but it seems the worst was not told and in- deed it may not be narrated until the case reaches the Superior court. The identity of the fiend guilty of the outrage is now known and a war- rant has been sworn out for his ar- rest. For a very good reason this can not be served just at present, but it will be at an early date. _ Until that time, the readers will understand why it is best that his name should not be made public. It seems that the beast, physically unable to be of further service to its owner, became a burden on _ his hands. Fearing that it might die on his premises, evidently, he concluded to rid himself of it. Backing a heavy cart over its pros- trate form, the wheels passing over two of its legs, an attempt was made to hoist the animal up from the ground so it could be carted away. The ropes, or whatever was used for this purpose, broke or gave way and not desiring to devote more time to the work, he made fast to the animal and with its body bumping along on and over the rough ground hauled it a considerable distance, where it was left with its head lower than its hind quarters and in such a position that had it been a well beast it would have been unable to have regained its feet. There are, it is said, two witnesses who will testify to these facts. Besides the children who feed the animal there was a kind hearted per- son who discovered it in its sad plight and carried it a quaity of fod- der. This it ate eagerly and with evident relish. When Deputy Sheriff Bailey, who was sent to the scene by Sheriff $fi1m- mers, arrived the animal was dead. There is speculation about the city as to the punishment provided for such an offense as this. Formerly the statutes of North Carolina provided a ‘‘fine of not more than $50, or more than 30 days im- prisonment.’? Thts left the matter in the hands of the trial magistrate. There was a general sentiment among the members of the last Gen- eral Assembly that the punishment thus provided was not sufficiently se- vere and the clause above quoted was stricken out. This means that if the magistrate " finds probable cause he shall hold the prisoner for the Superior court, where if found guilty the punishment is left at the discretion of the court. Is there need for the organization of a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Statesville? Some. ————(@nror——" Off for Taylorsville. About 40 people, members of both political parties left this morning at 10:40 o’clock for Taylorsvlle. They went to be present at the joint debate between Congressman Hackett and Candidate Cowles. Mr. Hackett was in the party. They will return, arriving here at about 6:30 to-night. AN EXCITING RUNAWAY. Young Son of Street Commissioner J. L. Kimball Has a Narrow Escape from Serious Injury on Saturday. Ney, the 15-year old son of Street Commissioner J. L. Kimball had a narrow escape from what might have been a very serious accident on Sat- urday. He had hitched one of his father’s horses to a cart and had started out to gather some trash. usually wore an open bridle and is afraid of nothing. On this occasion, however, the lad put a bridle with blinds on the horse and this was the cause of the trouble. At the corner of Bell and Race streets the animal became frightened at the rattling of a wagon it could not see and became unmanageble. It ran until the cart collided with with apost. Ney was thrown some distance. The cart was overturned and the horse freeing itself ran on down the street until it saw its owner approaching when it slowed down and walked up to him. The boy was badly bruised but was able to be at school to-day. The damage to the horse and cart was not extensive. —_—__~+@>-—____. A Booming Section. That section known as north States Ville is experiencing a veritable boom The sale of a building lot is a fre- quent occurence and no other one thing is a surer barometer of the popularity of a neighborhood than this. Several houses are in the pro- cess of erection and others are being planned. Mr. W. S. Eagle’s new house is now ready for the roof and in a short time will be ready for occupancy. Mr. W. J. Marlin, who recently purchased a lot from Mr. E. G. Gaith- er, is gathering the material for his new home and its erection will com- mence at an early day. The residents of this section are delighted with the prospects of a high school building on the lot re- cently purchased of Col. W. H. H. Gregory. It is expected that the con tract for the building may be let at the next meeting of the board: —_—_——— +e At The Opera House To-Night. Theatre-goers are promised a rich treat at the opera house to-night when they go to greet the old time favorites, the members of the Wil- liams Comedy Company. The personel of this company is said to be dramatically stronger than ever before. Nevertheless, all the old favorites remain. “North Carolina Folks” is the at- traction for to-night and the regular bill is supplimented by a high class vaudeville entertainment. The company arrived here this morning from Morganton where it played last week to houses that in- creased each night as the time pro- gressed. The bill for to-morrow night will e the “Unwritten Law.’ The prices are but 15, 25 and 35 cents. ———__+~+@>-e-——_—___—_ Improvements at Mr. Miller’s. Mr. S. B. Miller, the enterprising shoe man, has recently made an im- provement at his store that cannot fail to be appreciated by the public. In the center of his-emporium and half way back from the entrance a nice little enclosure about waist high has been erected. This is for the use of customers while trying on Mr. Miller’s shoes and most effectually conceals all of the lower part of the body from view. A hardwood rail- ing extends between four posts and from this hangs a heavy drapery or curtain. Inside are comfortable orchestra chairs and there is room to accomo- date about six customers at a time. —_——— ++) Back from Campmeeting. Tharpe, B. P. Young and J. S. Kerr, returned this morning from Union Grove where they were present at the camp meeting which commenced there yesterday. They report that there was 2 large attendance. se nl § Oe Gone after Tobacco. Mr. John McElwee left this morn- ing for a trip through the tobacco belt. He will be gone several days and will visit several counties. —————_+e>-o—————_ “Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal dis- ease—croup. Has been used with uccess in our family for eight years.’’ / Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. The horse Messrs. James FE. Tharpe, R. V. Going After Night Riders FARMERS WILL ACT AT ONCE. President Gibson of the Iredell Coun- ty Farmers Union Calls a Special Meeting to Take Action on Cotton Warehouse Movement and Lawless ness of Desperadoecs Will be Dis- cussed. The most important meeting ever held by the Iredell County Farmers’ Union will occur in the Court house in this city next Saturday. Statesville, N. C., Monday Evening, September 28, 1908. PERSONAL NOTES. some Happenings Among Those - People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mayor A. L. Starr, of Mooresville, ig in the city to-day. . Mr. J. M. Deaton, of Mooresville, S in town on business to-day. Mr. Fred Ross, of Morganton, spent Friday and Saturday here. Mr. W. L. Moore, of Cool Springs, was a visitor in town this morning. Deputy Collector A. B. Freeman returned this morning from his home in Hendersonville where he went for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. M. CC. Williams re- tarned home Friday from a most The call for the meeting was issu- ed this morning by President W. B. Gibson of that body and his gavel will call thé members to order at 2 p. m. The committee which has been in- vestigating the question of fertili- zers is ready to make its report and what these gentlemen may have to say on this subject cannot fail to be of great interest, especially at this season of the year. It has been learned from an un- official source that many members of the union are highly indignant at the threats recently made by so-call- ed “night riders” in some sections of the State and that: this-matter will come up for discussion. It was stated this morning that undoubtedly some emphatic action would be taken placing the organiza- tion on record as opposed to any and all acts of lawlessness and strongly condemning the perpetrators of such deeds. It was also stated that the union would probably tender the State and local authorities the assisstance of its members, both collectively and in- dividually, in ferreting out the ident- 1 ity of the guilty parties, should the threatened outrages occur. At this meeting also some definite action will be taken in the proposed cotton warehouse movement and as this is a matter of great interest to every farmer in the cotton belt there will undoubtedly be a large attend- ance. President Gibson’s formal call for the meeting is as follows: Farmers’ Union Meeting. I hereby call the Farmers’ Union of Iredell county to meet in-States- ville on Saturday, October 3rd, at 2 p. m. The committee appointed will make reports on the fertilizer arrangements and on the cotton warehouse move- ment. If any local cannot have a meeting to appoint delegates, let the delegates of last meeting attend officially, and as many of the members of the coun- ty as possible, as it will be determin- ed at this meeting what we will do in the great waréhouse movement. It is the duty of every member to be present at this meeting and to help all that they can to put this great movement of the south on foot. Now we want to say just a word in regard to the action of some law less parties at different places in the cotton telt. We are sorry of any such action and we are slow to be- lieve that it was done by any mem- ber of the cotton association or the Farmers’ Union. I have been an active member in both organizations, attending mos\ all of their meetings and there has been nothing done or recommended but what can be revealed in the light of Heaven. Our leaders are men of high char- acter and deplore any such lawless- ness and will help to bring all such offenders to justice. We will do all that we can to de- tect the guilty ones. Respectfully, W. B. GIBSON, President Iredell County F. U. -_———++@-e___ New Boy Banker. The stork paid a visit to the house of Mr. F. B. Bunch, the popular sec- retary and treasurer of the Mer- chants and Farmers bank, last Wed- nesday and as a result there is a new bouncing boy banker in town. It is a pleasure chronicle that both mother and infant are progressing nicely. ——~++@>-e—__. At the Gem. The Gem theatre will be open to- day and to-night. There will be the strongest show ever given. The program will be “A Crazy Quilt,”’ “‘A Seaman’s Widow,” “‘Quick I’m On Fire’ and “A Fish Story,” with illustrated songs. re | the pleasant visit in north Iredell, where they were the guests of Mr. J. P. Williams and other relatives. Miss Lalona Turner, who visited home folks here for a few days, re- turned to Valdosta, Ga., Friday night accompanied by Miss Maude Nichol- son, who will visit in Atlanta, Val- dosta and Jacksonville, Fla., while away. Saturday Night Appointments. Zeb. V. Long at Union Grove school house. A Democratic club will be formed. George B. Nicholson at Mt. Bethel school house, Turnersburg township, a Democratis club to be formed. Dorman Thompson and R. V. Braw ley at Sharon school house, Shiloh township, meeting of Shiloh club. L. C. Caldwell at Amity school house, Chambersburg township, club |- to be formed. H. P. Grier at Moore’s school house} Bethany township, meeting of Beth- any club. L. O. White and J. A. Hartness at Chestnut Grove school house, Cool Spring township, meeting of the Cool Spring club. ———_+<+>-—__———. Van Benfield in Court. Saturday afternoon Van Benfield, white, who hails from Fallstown township, was before Magistrate ‘Sloan charged with two oifences against the peace and dignity of the State. He was first arraigned on a charge of retailing whiskey but there was not sufficient -evidence to sub- stantiate the charge and the case was dismissed. Trial on a warrant charging car- rying concealed weapons was con- tinued until October 3rd, at 3 p. m. The continuance was asked for be- cause of the absence of an important witness. _——H+e>-o The Relief Association. Mrs. A. L. Coble, the president, to-day issued a call for a_ special meeting of the Benevolent Relief As- sociation. This is to be held in the grand jury room of the court house to- morrow and the president’s gavel will fall at 4 o’clock calling the mem- bers to order. Some very important business mat- tres are to be discussed and plans for the winter campaign outlined. It is important that there should be a large atendance. —_———_+<+@o>-e——____ In the Mayor’s Court. Mayor H. P. Grier had Alex. Rob- erts, colored, before him this morn- ing charged with drunkeness. He plead guilty and was given a fine which if not paid means that the negro will go to the roads. He was arrested at about 9:30 o’clock Sunday morning at the cor- ner of Sharpe and Race streets by Special Officer Beuréfte Walker and A. M. Leinster. At noon the fine had not been paid. ~———_++@>-e——_—_—_ Sunday Had a Fit Sunday. On Sunday afternoon, the well known character, John Sowers, more generally called Sunday Sowers, fell in a fit near Steele’s foundry. He was taken to the police station where he soon recovered and was re- leased. —_———_+<+@>-e—____—— Returned from Oklohoma. Mr. W. H. L. Campbell, clerk of Supreme Court of Oklohoma, who has been the guest of his mother, Mrs. R. T. Campbell, at Snow Hill, and of his sister, Mrs. W. A. Sum- mers, and brother, Dr. A. Campbell, of this city, has returned to his new home in fhe west. 7 —><<>e Gone to Housekeeping. Lawyer George B. Nicholson and wife have recently gone to house- Keeping in their handsome home at the corner of Race and Walnut st. f : Sue Poe Fined. Saturday afternoon. assaulted Mitch Cowan. Sue, “nevar cud get jedge.”’ justice liking and he was sent for. The trial was a long-drawn out affair, with many witnesses to be heard. There had been a most lively rumpas and Cowan had called Sue a vile name. Then the pondrous negress, who weighs nearer three than two hun- dred pounds, fell heavy upon the un- fortunate Mitch. Otha and Carrie went to the aid of their mother and the wonder of it, is that the negro lived to tell the story. As is generally the case with trials of this character the evidence was very contradictory. The magistrate sifted it down, however, as best he could and found all three guilty. On Sue he imposed a fine of $5 and Otha and Carrie were assessed $2 each, the cost to be equally divided. witnesses these were heavy and the total assessment was in the vicinity of $20. ——_++@>-e—_—____. Eufola News. We are glad to state that all the sick ones in this community are great ly improved. Rev. Mr. Hefner is holding a meet- ‘ng at Bethleheim this week. He will preach next Sabbath at 11 o’clock and also at 7:30 p. m. Mr. Hefner will leave Monday, the 28th for his home in Texas. We re- gret very much to see him leave for he says it is not very likely that he will ever trod the old red hills of North Carolina again. Mr. Crist Hefner and Miss Maggie Sherrill were married last Thursday at the residence of Mr. William Wes- ton at Loray. Rev. Mr. H. L. Hef- Mr. and Mrs. Hefner left on the morn ner, brother of the groom, officiating. ing train for Asheville, returning Fri day to Eufola where they were the gusts of Mr. Hefner’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Bost. Mr. R. E. Levan, of Stoney Point, has been employed to teach the school at Bethlehem this winter. M. F. Nash and son have rented the ginning outfit from Bostian Bros. and will move their engine there and gin cotton this season. Mrs. Y. I. Roseman and two small- est children are right sick. Mrs. J. A. Bost is a visitor at Mr. M. F. Nash to-day. Pe Rev. Mr. Hefner and Mrs. Rachel Hefner were the guests at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nash last Friday. EVERGREEN. —_~++@>-e—___. : Uncle Josh Jenkins. . Those who attended the perform- ance by the Uncle Josh Jenkins Yan- kee Doodle company at the opera house last Saturday night were im- mMensely pleased, proof of this:—the audience was in one continuous roar of laughter from the time the curtain went up on the first act untis it fell at the end of the fourth and last. This company has some very clev- er commedians and at least one un- usually handsome young lady. The work of the latter was excellent. : She sang “‘Smartie” exceed- ingly well, but we heard little Miss Edith Moore sing it much better in ‘“‘What’s Next.” The scare-crow scene was a novel- ty and it was funny. Jimmie, the country lad, had his part well in hand and together with Uncle Josh, who is an old time favorite and al- ways good, was the life of the play. The curtain did not go up until 8:45. The audience became very impa- tient and there was some complaint at the delay. —_——___++@>e—____——_ Orphanage Concert. The Oxford Orphanage concert at the court house Friday night was not as well patronized as it deserved to have been. : In the first place it was a most worthy charity and in the second the entertainment was a meritorious one. Those who failed to attend missed a rare treat. The little ones that composed the class were bright, well trained and reflect great credit on those in charge of the institution. 4 -——- Sue Poe and her son and daugh- ter, Other and Carrie, got justice all right, about $20 worth of it, late It will, be remembered that this trio was to have been tried before Judge Sloan on a charge of having Big Sue, as she is better known, objected to this proceeding, as she had a legal right to do, and declared that she frum dat "Squire W. W. Turner was to her As there were a large number of | Carved a Man With a Knife BLOODY AFFRAY DOWN YONDER Two Good Friends Fall Out Over a Trivial Matter in a Mooresville Cotton Mill and Settle it Later in a Store—Held in Court. Mooresville was the scene of a bloody battle Saturday night. Carl Dry and John Lytle were form erly good friends. They work in a cotton mill at Mooresville and last Saturday afternoon engaged in some sort of an argument, possibly over their work, more probably over pol- itics. The argument was a spirited one and the men became very angry. In fact they nearly came to blows and probably would have done so had not friends interfered. Later in the eveningg at about 7 o’clock the men met in a store and resumed the ragument. The result was a counter. ‘Dry pulled out a large knife and with it cut his adversary severely in several places. There was a bad gash over one eye, a long one on the throat which barely missed the jugular vein and a third near the heart. None of the cuts, however, was sufficiently deep to prove dangerous. Both men were arrested and taken before ’Squire Voils who discharged Lytle and held Dry in the sum of $100 for the Superior court. —_——_~@>-e—_____ HE TWISTS ZEBRA’S TAIL. Sshadel, German Comedian, Origi- nates New Comedy Riding Act. The only man in the world who has ever dared to twist a zebra’s tail is Frank Sshadel, the German bur- lesque rider. Sshadel has broken and trained a zebra to drive in har- ness or under the saddle and do all the little tricks «f the well-guided menage horse. His act is one of the recently imported novelties of Ring- ling Brothers’ World’s Greatest show which onTuesday Gct.13 will give two performances in Statesville. Sshadel in grotesque make-up does a screamingly funny burlesque cart- riding act. The zebra does the cake- walk, kneels and dances the houchie- kouchie after the manner of the trained mule. It is the only trained zebra in the world. Other comedy specialties on the varied program are the bar and re- volving ladder travesties of the Prosit Trio and Horton and Linden of Ger- many and the Livingstons of Eng- land, while the hilarious and ridic- ulous bullifight act of the Toreadores of Spain is what might be called in popular vernacular a “scream.” It is the representation of a Spanish bull pit in a fete day with a com- pany of gayly clad toreadores engag- ed in combat with a bull. A frisky and tricky mule wears the make-up of a bull and the sorry mess he makes of the burlesque gallants would make @ wooden Indian laugh. . A half hundred other clowns, bub- ling with fun, keep the audience in almost constant laughter. There are clowns from -Germany, fools from France, jesters from the Oriental courts, clown pigs, clown dogs and a clown goose. The man who can re-’ sist this bunch of madcaps is a sub- ject for the doctor. Of the 375 performers this year with the circus nearly 300 are Euro- peans who are making their first tour of this country. A new and elaborate spectacle begins the show and the climax is the automobile dou- ble somersault in mid air performed by Mile. La Belle Roche. The entire outfit of the show is new this year, the parade vehicles having recently been imported from China, France and Germany. _——_+~+@r-o——_—_—_ : Archon Coming. The improved order of Heptasophs will hold an important meeting to- morrow night and a large attend- ance is desired. On this occasion District Deputy Supreme Archon John B. Sloan, of Rock Hill, S. C., will be present. Mr. Sloan is one of the leading personal en- the country. He can deliver an elo- quent oration or make an interesting talk as he sees fit. It is probable that he will be heard to-morow and every member of this order should be present. No. 322 lights of the order in this section of © aie: Be sy Rs Oe > SERRE OREN Ky RERTE TD -~ SCT. ON yn SS ET ELIT RY Re ET Po Brave THE EVENING MASCOT | 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 Postoffice in Statesville x. C., 8S second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: wW. W. KITCHIN. Yor 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. 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. a 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. H. HILL. —--——-+ +e Weather Forecast. Washington, Sept. 28.—For North Carolina rain and much cooler to- night. Tuesday partly cloudy, rain and cooler in the east portion. + A Toast to Woman. This beautiful toast to woman was originally given. by a man who had been hard drinker, but whbo had turned from the wine-cup and be- come one of the leading lights of the legal profession. The occasion was a banquet in Philadelphia, on April 17, 1881. It is as follows: “J should like to propose a toast tonight, although a total abstinence man myself—I toast to woman. To be drank, not in liquor of any kind, for we should never pledge a woman in that which may bring her husband reeling hometo abuse where he should love and cherish, sends her sons to a drunkard’s grave, and her daughters to a life of shame. Oh, no, not in that, but rather in life-giving water, pure as her chastity, clear as her intuitions, bright as her smile, sparkling as the laughter of her eyes, cheering as her consolation, strong and sustaining as her love—in the erystal I would drink to her that she would remain queen regnant to the empire she has already won, ground- ed deep as the universe in love; built up and exercised in the homes and hearts of the world; I would drink to her, the full-blown flower of creation’s morning, of which man was but the bud and blosom, to her who in childhood clasps. our little hands and teaches us to lisp the first sweet prayer to the Great-All-Father, who comes to us in youth with good counsel and advice, who in manhdbd meets our heart yearnings with~the faithfulness of- conjugal love, and whose hand, when our feet do down in the shadow, gently smoothes the rough pillow of death as none other can; to her who is the flower of flow- ers, the pearl of pearls, God’s latest, best and brightest gift to man—wo- man, peerless, pure, Sweet, royal woman.” <i % ————+<>-e____ Cured Husband of £alking Shop. Columbus, O., Sept. 23.—Here’s a story for wives only. All wives are now included, just those amiable spouses who have husbands who per- sist in talking copper stocks, adding up figures, counting profits and oth- erwise speculating on business af- fairs when they should be telling funny stories to the other members of the home circle. This wife has been obliged to lis- ten to a recital of her husband’s bus- iness affairs so long that she had grown very tired. Every time he went home he had something to tell about the coal business; every time he sat down to dinner he talked coal, he ate coal, drank coal and breathed coal dust. That is not to be won- dered at, for the man is one of the most prosperous coal dealers in the north side. But the wife does not care anything about coal. He be- lieves that when the man of the household goes home to dinner he should lock up the coal along with the ledgers and just be sociable. She protested and protested, but the hus- band still expatiated on coal. At last one evening she hit upon an expedient. Hubby went home, sat down to dinner, ate a slice of roast beef and launched forth on his favorite theme. Dinner progressed slowly, then the dishes were cleared away and the family waited for des- sert. In came the maid with the plates. Very carefully she placed the des- sert before 2ach member of the household. A smile crept from one face to another. Hubby stopped in his dissertions with eyes bulging out. ““Why—why—what’s this?’ he stutered. The dessert consisted of a piece of coal for each member of the family, including paterfamilais. The remedy was effective. Since then the coal dealer has not even mentioned his favorite hobby. And, wonder of wonders, he has begun tell- ing. funny yarns. a th Health Decalogue. Translated from a French medical review: 1. Rise early, retire early, fill your day with work. 2. Water and bread maintain life ; pure air and sunshine are indis- pensable to health. 3. Frugality and sobriety the best elixir of longevity. 4. Cleanliness prevents rust; the best cared-for machines last the longest. 5. Enough sleep repairs waste and strengthens; too much sleep sof- tens and enfeebles. 6. To be sensibly dressed is to give freedom to one’s movements and enough warmth to be protected from sudedn changes of temperature. 7. Cleanliness and cheer make a happy home. 8. ‘the mind is refreshed and in- vigorated by distractions and amuse- ments, but abuse of them leads to dissipation, and dissipation to vice. 9. Cheerfulness makes leve of life, and love of life is half of health. On the contrary, sadness and dis- couragement hasten old age. 10. Do you gain your living by your intellect? Then do not allow your arms and legs to grow stiff. Do you earn your bread by your pickax? Do not forget to cultivate you mind also. and form —_——__o-+ >? —______ A Valuable Book. There is no end of information about newspapers in the American Annual (published by N. W. Ayer & Son, Philadelphia, $5.00 net), the 1908 edition of which is just out. Catalogued in simple tabulated form are the facts one needs in deal- ing with newspapers, with particular attention to circulations, which are all given in plain figures. There are supplementary lists of daily newspapers, magazines and elass publications. A colored map of each state is bound in the book. It also contains the Advertiser’s Tel- egraph Code, compiled especially for the use of the publishing interests and filling a long-felt want in this direction. _——_4++@>-e—_—_——_. Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, head- aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure—restores per- fect health. —_———_+<+@>-o————. — The bacilus of typhoid fever is so minute that a drop of water might contain millions. Washington, D. C.. Sept. 25.—Fern leaves excel all other agents for pack- ing articles of food. according to fort. He has forwarded an article to the. state department. of which the following is a summary: ‘‘People who have lived in England know that the English have used fern leaves successfully for many years. Valuable fruit, fresh butter, etc., are no tonger seen in the English mar- kets packed in grapevine leaves, which keep the articles excellently. “This is done where grapevines are to be had in abundance. Every one posted well in botany knows the high preservative power of fern leaves with reference to vegetable and animal substances. sae “On the Isle of Man herrings are packed in ferns and arrive on the market in as fresh a condition as when they were shipped. Potatoes packed in ferns keep many months longer than others packed only in straw. “Experiments made with both straw and fern leaves in the same cellar showed surprising results in favor of ferns. While the potatoes packed in straw mostly showed signs of rotting in the spring, those in ferns were as fresh as if they had just been dug. Fresh meal is also well pre- served by fern leaves. “It would seem as if the preserva- tive qualities of fern leaves are due to their high per centage of salt. No larvae, maggots, etc., approach ferns, as the strong odor keeps them away.”’ OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT And All Week. Williams Comedy Company PRESENTS “North Carolina Folks” And High-Class Vaudeville Prices--15, 25, 35 Cts. MATINEE SATURDAY. Winston-Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Wia- ston-Salem are spending $10,900 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the Nortb- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. ‘“vensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainment and amusement of the people.« There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, free Doge and Pony Show and a Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad to send catalogs or to furnish any other information. We should not forget to state that the railroads will give re- duced rates. I WILL GIVE $35 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. Ferns a Good Preservative. ( Consul General Guenther, at Frank- | OSITION Draughon gives contracts, backed Posi op capital, and 19 year’s success, to SC cure positions under reasonable con- ditions or refunnd tuition. BOOKKEEPIN Draughon’s ccm- petitors, by not accepting his pruposition, concede that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince OU. THAND 75 per cent. of 5 i 0 R theUnited States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- 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. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. Great Highway of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States Through Pullman Sleeping Cars - on palatial trains between the 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 Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the hizhest cla3s. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or Rn. L. VDENON, £ PAL; Charlotte, N. C. S.H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A., Washibgton, D. C. 100 Visiting Cards for 50 Cts. Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards a‘ once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or name of business, ete., must be fig- ured so--2 cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc., not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes. for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffiice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see a ‘ : : All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. The Repair Man. FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster Ilne. IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. => Fb & CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats ete. Just Received a Fresh lot of Swifts Premium Hams. Statesville, N. C. Phone 110. Successors to P, A. Jones. St. Charles Hotel Building by a chain of 30 Colleges, $300,000.00 |. let, “Why Learn Telegraphy?’’ which! Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100] an Statesville Steam Laundry x U.C. Harwell, Prox. A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE CANDY HE SENDS. Of course its ° ° 7 oe, 99 “She os wants. . ALWAYS FRESH AT— 7 ece Oo DDOO80 PEL uy It pm HHI cat Hut MUTT nS TEN y i PLUMBING COM tc tt w.F. HALL’S : Prescriptionist is a hobby with us—it’s easier for us to accomplish § and show results, gives more satisfaction to our patrons. f It’s like visible typewriting gg it shoes for itself as the work goes along. In the long run it costs very much less than oid-style concealed plumbing. We ask the op- poatunity of estimating on any plumbing work you ma want done. 23 A A Ah 8 Wi PANY Y 127 W. Broad St. i BSSsescey OD? Oe OE by steam just about doubles the life of your shirts over the old hand method. We have specially made low pressure steam ironing machines, and give every detail the most min- ute attention. 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DICTIONAR A Library in One Book =| Besides an accurate % pij tical, and scholarly See RD S DE we + am e ex e r te e ee - . - - - SMa ie ee s Ol Fe t e Th i A g Ue He ee e . we s ee ae ee Er e ge t s ad e - sa s Se ew e w es ye e r e oe ee ? Ta N g e i c Te ee Finds my Goods exceed his ¢x- pectations in quality or length of service. . THE RECOLECTION 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. |W. E. MUNDY _. PLUMBER. We have bargains in Brass Beds. ‘CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All new Goods. “STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —++2@>-—__—_ Large Ranges and Cook Stoves. Over stocked, mus;j sell. Come and see line. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. FOR SALE Two hundred and fifty-two acres of fine farming land, 15 miles north- east of Statesville; 125 acres in cul- tivation, 40 of which is fine creek bottom, balance in timber. New nine-room, two story frame, metal roof dwelling, one six-room dwelling two small tenant houses, two large barns and out-buildings, three wells and abundance of fruit. In one mile of school and churches in healthy location. One hundred and two acres of nice farm land 4 1-4 miles from Statesville, 40 acres in cultivation, 35 in timber, two small dwellings, good out-build- Tax Notice and County Canvass! named for the collection of taxes: Bryantsville, Monday, October 5. Evalin, Tuesday, October 6. Jennings’ Store, Wednesday, October 7 Houstonville, Thursday, October 8. Harmony, Friday, October 9. Olin, Saturday, October 10. : Cool Springs, Monday, October 12. I wili'be at the following places on the dates | ings and nice orchard. W. H. H. Summer’s Store, Wednesday, Oct. [4. Scott’s, Thursday, October 15. Bradford’s Store, Friday, October 16. Elmwood, Saturday, October 17. Troutman, Monday, October 19. Brawley’s School House, Tuesday, October 20. Mooresville, Wednesday, October 21. P. A. Shinn’s Store, Thursday, October 22. Statesville, Friday, October 23. For further information call on or write ERNEST G. GAITHER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N. C. 3 The candidates for the legislature and the county | officials will accompany me at these appointments 5 \and discuss the issues of the campaign. Ww. A. SUMMERS, Sheriff. This Sept. 26, 1908. of All Kinds on (KS = ARE THE LARGEST MAIL ORDER § BOOK HOUSE IN THE WORLD & Established 1860 THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, 6a. We all know that knowledge is power: but most of us are unable to buy books to acquire knowledge from. However, we have solved the problem, and are nowprepared to give you,direct from ourfactory, the benefit of our many years of thought and labor. 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M. ———o = eserved Seats will Ni 100 Cages °axucacs oe and The 12 Mirza-Golems~ the Duttons and Daisy’ Hodgini 50 Clowns the World’s Funny Men ‘Circus Artists << cv (3 ~Y ; ey” GREAT & Sy cr oF RICCOBONO PA WA yy ' %, 5 vA o % * ag GOOD-NIGHT HORSE HIS WIFE AND FAMILY be on sale show day at the store of the STATES- VILLE DRUG CO.,at exactly the same price charged in the regular ticket wagons on the show grounds. FROM ALL CVER THE STATE. Bids will be opened September 29th tor the erection of the proposed Nathaniel Jacobi Memorial Building on the grounds of the I. O. O. F..Or- phanage at Goldsboro. The Shelby Cotton Mills is report- ed as having plans and specifications prepared for an aditional building to nold 2,500 spinning and 6,500 pro- ducing spindles. R. W. Bishop, patent attorney, #/ Washington, D. C., reports the issue Blof a patent on the 22d instant for a garment creaser to George L. Edger- ton of Goldsboro. The store of Will Davis, at High Point, was entered Wednesday night lot of goods appropriated. limbo. He had the goods on him and Walker was bound over to court. Mr. Norwood L. Simmons of Washington, N. C., who enjoys the distinction of being the practicing attorney in the state, will take an active part in the democratic campaign. He will leave on a tour miof eastern Carolina in a.few days, making campaign speeches at differ- ent towns throughout the State. Messrs. F. D. Blake, sachem, and W. L. Stamey, chief of records, of the sixth district, Improved Order of Red Men, have completed the pro- gramme and other arrangements for the forthcoming meeting with Croz- tan tribe No. 32 at ‘Winston-Salem October 16th. ——__++@> oe" Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies—Doan’s Oint- ment. At any drug store. AE LES TE —_—— VEGETASLE _§. CREAM Sample Set on Display in Sherrill-White Company's ‘Show Window, East Broad Street. | 500 pair of New Hall curtains received $2.0 pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. youngest | UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My new eight columa 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 ziven “phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. PRESH MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M.: BRAWLEY 538 CENTER STREET THE IREDELL BROOM (0. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard and are man | made brooms We make a speciaity o: first class wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 113. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. : ufacturing all grader of hand? IREDELL BROOM CO. Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be intown fora short stay, beginning September 28 Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store CONCRETE SIDEWALKS I can do your work right as I have had 21 years of experience. I make a specialty of con crete sidewalks and put dowu the kind that stays. Ir you want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR UARLSON, om e pr e e d e d ek e So y So l e a ar s SE T AR Re d ti e = SET A PU Sot PE Lae wer eee 2 25% mr A SHREWD DEAL. The Old Farmer Was Decidedly Wise In a Worldly Way. . “It is all right to talk about the rob- ber railroads, but we get robbed once in awhile ourselves,” said the right of way agent. “The railroad I am work- ing for has been engaged for some time in straightening out the curves on its line, and the work has kept me busy getting the necessary right of way of the farmers whose land we run through. There is nothing that will increase the value of a farm so much as an Impression that a railroad will need some of it. But I got along fairly well until last week, when to straighten out a bad curve I found that we would have to buy a few feet from the farm that adjoins our right of way. The moment I set eyes on that piece of ground I saw that I was going to have trouble with the owner, for upon it was a newly made grave. I hated to approach the man, but a railroad can’t afford to be sentimental, so I put the case before him. “What! he cried. ‘Disturb those hallowed. bones?’ “*T am sorry,’ I answered, ‘but it is absolutely necessary that we have the Jand that the grave is on.’ “Well, the old man protested with tears in his eyes and threatened to take the matter into court, the last thing that I desired to do, as I wouldn’t care to say what a jury would do after a lawyer was through with them. I argued with him and finally got the land that we desired by paying him five times what it was worth. “ ‘Now,’ said I after the papers were passed, ‘I suppose you will remove the remains at once.’ “ ‘Guess not,’ said he. “Well, I guess you will!’ said I sharply. ‘That land belongs to us now.’ “ ‘Waal,’ he drawled, ‘I don’t suppose the ole hog what’s buried thar cares whether he is removed or not.’ “Say, that old sharper had buried nothing there but a measly hog and then shed tears over the hallowed bones till I weakened. “Well, it was on me. So after ad- vising the old fellow to be careful in the future and not bury any more of his relatives near our right of way I _left.”—Detrott Free Press. The Barber Knows. “Well, I wonder who’s going to win the baseball championship?” “¥ won’t know for an hour or 80.” “What? How can you know then?” “Tm going down to get a shave and a hair cut now.’—Catholic Standard and Times. A Close Call. Phoebe—I had an awful time when I refused him. Eleanor—How do you mean? Phoebe—Why, he took it in earnest, and I had to explain that I didn’t mean it. Presence of Mind. Wife (dramatically)—Just think! The Robinsons will be here in twenty min- utes, and the cook has spoiled the din- ner. Husband—Don’t worry! We'll make ’em drink four or five of your ready made cocktails, and they will never know the difference—New York Life. Such Ignorance! Mike (looking up from paper)—Oisay, Pat, phwat’s a vampire? Pat—Faith, an’ it’s mesilf thot do be ashamed av your ignorance. A vam- pire, me boy, is th’ felly thot gives th’ home team th’ short end ay it, b’gorry! —St. Louis Post-Dispatch. V———_——_—_— Chance For the Motorists. Pearl—Belle boasts that she has an “automobile heart.” Ruby—Gracious! What kind of a heart is an “automobile heart?” Pearl—Why, any young man can have it who owns an automobile.—Chi- cago News. Biff. “Yes,” remarked the race horse, “all my achievements have been due sim- ply to putting my best foot forward.” “Yes?” replied the mule. “Now, I find that I accomplish most by putting my best foot backward.” — Philadelphia Press. Actors and Audiences. Courtney—Just now society has two absorbing diversions. Stickney—What are they? Courtney—Playing golf and making fun of people who play golf.—Detroit Free Press. Not Dangerous. Pat—I hear yer wolfe is sick, Moike. Mike—She is thot. Pat—Is it dangerous she is? Mike—Divil a bit. She’s too weak to be dangerous any more! — Brooklyn Life. eee oe , Not the Same. She—Don’t you think golf is some- thing like the old fashioned game of shinney? ; He—I should say not. It’s fun to play shinney.—Detroit Free Press. MOVING PICTURES. Originated in the Spinning of a Coin by Sir John Herschel. Sir John Herschel after dinner in 1826 asked his friend, Charles Bab- bage, how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. Babage re- plied by taking a shilling from his pocket and holding it to a mirror. This did not satisfy Sir John, who set the shilling spining upon the din- ner table, at the same time pointing out that if the eye is placed ona devel with the rotating coin both sides can be seen at once. Babbage was so struck by the experiment that the next day he described it to a friend, Dr. Fitson, who immediately made a working model. On one side of a disk was drawn a bird, on the other side an empty bird cage. When the card tas revolvet on a silk threal the bird anpeared to be ix the va ze. This mote! showed the persssi¢Le2 0; visidu upon which al! moviaz pictures depent Zo rttheir ef- fect. The eye retains th2 image of the obiect seen for a farelicn of 2 secoid after the objec: has been re- moved. “tis model was called the thaumotrope. Next came the «ce- trope, or wheel of life. A cylinder was perfurcated with a series of slots. and witkin the cylia¢e> was placed a baid «? drawings of daaciaz men. On the ap. aratus being slowly rotat- ed the figures seen thrcugh the siots appear2i to be in motisi. The first systermatie photograpyns taken at reguiar mtervals of men and acnima!s were inade by Muybridec in 1$77 —_—_———— ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE. China decorators use _ brushes made of spun glass, as fine and soft as silk. Asia and Africa have about 8,000,- 000 Christians and 642,000,000 non- Christians. The moon’s surface contains about 14,685,000 square miles, or four times the area of Europe. The state quarries of Ambieve have been exploited from time im- memorial as material for razor hones, which figure among the ex- ports from Belgium to the United States. The stones are cut in paral- lelopipeds, the under side of which is composed of slate, while the up- per surface consists of the sharpen- ing stone. ————++oa>--—____ For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets isenough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW What a Heap ot Happiness it Would Bring to Statesville Homes. Hud to do housewore with aching back. Brings you hours of misery at leis- uce or at work. If women only knew the cause— that: Backache pains kidneys, *T would save much needless woe. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure sick kid- neys. Statesville people endorse this: Mrs. R. S. Powell, living at 708 Tradd street, Statesville, N. C., says: “For sometime previous to using Doan’s Kidney Pills, I had felt miser- able, and could not find the source of my trouble. Dull dizzy spells caused me much suffering, and there was a severe pain across the small of my back. I felt generally languid and there was a noticeable lack of energy and ambition. I was finally advised to try Doan’s Kidney Pills, and im- mediately procured them at Hall’s drug store. They improved my con- dition in every way, and a further use brought about a complete cure. Iam glad to give Doan’s Kidney Pitis my endorsement.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s— and take no other. VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. 133 acres lying one and a half miles north of Statesville on macad- am road, adjoining land of Capt. Gregory, State Farm and R. W. Orr. There is 175,000 feet of oak timber besides from 4,000 to 5,000 loads of good oak wood on the place, 10 acres of good branch bottom. Positively the best proposition that can be had in the way of land near the city. Write, phone or call on me and I come from sick will give you prices and terms. R. V. BRAWLEY. This farm is known as the Cooper place. Sept 28-tf Get us five, only five new yearly subscribers to the Evening Mascot and we will PRESENT you with a handsome 42-piece dinner set. See one of these setsin Sherrill & White’s front window. 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 9 8 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Greensboro’s Centennial. Greensboro, September 26.—The week of October 11th-17th will be observed here- as ‘‘centennial and home-coming week,’’ in commemora- tion of the one hundredth aniversary of the founding of the Village that has grown into the prosperous and progressive city of Greensboro. Committees of leading citizens have been at work for months plan- ning to make the event the greatest affair of the kind ever witnessed in any Soutehrn state. Nothing has been left undone to add to the com- fort, pleasure, instruction and edifi- cation of the many thousands of visi- tors expected in the city during the week. The municipal, county, state and national governments are con- tributing to the success of the occa- sion. The program every day and night in the week will be full of varied, at- ractive, interesting an dimposing fea- tures. Conspicuous among the at- tractions will be the fireworks dis- play, representing the fall of Port Arthur, and to be given Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. A giant searchlight, loaned to the cen- tennial board of managers by the United States Navy Department, will add greatly to the splendid display. —_~~++@>-—__—_ Mirrors mentioned in the old ee tament were of highly polished plates of copper, tin or lead. WANTED TO BUY ABOUT 125 Acres of land with improvements from 4 to 6 miles of Statesvifle. R. V. Brawley. D&W Sep FS tf FOR RENT—A Good Two Horse farm, with outbuildings and barns only one and a quarter miles from the city. Apply to W. H. H. Greg- ory. sep24 tf - ADS 5 cents & line. 4 cents & line. weeee-3% cents a line. 6 times.......... i 8 cents a ling. 26 times FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 —_— AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- -natzer, Statesville, N. C. 9-17-26t WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF singing. Phone piano and sight 9-8-tf A 247 BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city. WANTED—BY THE AMERICAN Cotton and Business*University of Milledgeville, Ga., students to take one or more of our courses in cot- ton grading, buying and selling. Business courses of bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, or Telegra- phy and Railroad course. Positions guaranteed under reasonable con- ditions. Write at once for our consolidated catalog. Largest col lege South. Sept 28-tf Geta Ticket! Don’t fail to get a ticket on three beautiful premiums to be given away November 1, 1908. L. A. GOLDMAN PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE ©3500 S90 G0C9SCG C8 HESECRQCRS ener SESSOCCES9SE OSS808060600C05EO9OCEEOC 28959000 80800880 § THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu, ; : Of Statesville, N. C. t IS PREPARED to transact all 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 : methods. USPIPAD, SPOCK: .55 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY......... Sec $40,000.00 SURPLUS ANP UNDIVIDED PROFITS............$80,000.00 Four per cent. paid on time and savings deposits __ sree sseseee $40,000.00 sreeecereveree--- 440,000.00 OFFICERS i ToTaL Resources OvER E. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, See and Treasurer, C. E. BUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULBRETH, Manager Savings Departmen! Lene In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. still a fact that DS 0 8 08 0 0 8 0 BO S SO S S S D S DS H EM DS O S O R O S 0 B 0 G U E U 0O 3 6 0 6 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 O@ O for the goods of “quality.” TH MADE” Hosiery and the “‘w BEST” Black are the goods of Quality. Mie a ee been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of ever thio best yarn, best colors, best machines and best a with such a combination you can produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer DS O s C e O 0 R O S C DB M S ee THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL BONG THOHOHOTOROROHODOROHCS "O C en a P. me w s ] Co e ca Or PT ! a mT = CT = CT ! ) At the Store of Quality rs ) tt s @ Prescriptionists. Phone No. 80. : 090000000000 000000000000¢ The Talk of the Town! What? SB. Miller’s Great Hat Sale! $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 Styles reduced to 2. _OC=—— Stop long enough to look at the styles on display in our show window. ). b. MILLER hes Shoe Man ~ No Goods Charged in this Sale. ONSO8OS9066OGE 60098 SS06600S PORK Substantial Busines Men ! Praise the methods em- 60 0 0 9 6 66 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 8 6 G9 O@ 0 E 3 S O 2 9 99 9 2 8 8 SaPad® eee CO 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 6 6 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 PO L O BI H Bl BB O O DE S O 9O O F D1 1 1 49 0 8 FD I ww O D ployed by this bank for the conduct of its busi- ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always ex- tended to our depositors, whether their deposits are large orsmall. It is our desire that our reputa- tion for justice and fair dealing should equal that for firancial integrity an solidity7.= <2. =) =: armers’ Bank OF STATESVILLE INCORPON ATED CAPITAL $25,000.00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C. S. TOMLIN , Vice-Pres.; F. B. BUNCH. Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KN OX, Asst. See. & Treas. Directors : L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, C. S. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, ‘J. A. Knox, W.S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K. Lazen- by, E. G. Gaither, J. RB. Hill, E. B. Watts. POOOO IOOSOGOOOOOOOOO LK 1 MP E P IS S DL N De a , PH O S SP O OO D L E DE MI L I PE M , SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in sele-ting your Bank IST. Strength-Financial Strength @ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. 3RD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by thel Officers and Em- ployees. 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The ability ofthe bank to -Properly anid Promptly Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi odi- ment of These Features are Offered The Service of THE HIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STATESVILLE OS C ee So ee oO SO S IC U S 5 Se e Oe oe en e f t Pa t t e e C8 0 8 0 Be O S Da e Om e n OP O R O S 0 S 0 8 0 Oo SS O S S O S O S O Mo o OSU PO R O R O E O S O B U S U B O R L : BS C S n S O S SO C RE O aC e NO D E ee ————E—EE— et us five yearly Subscribers to The Evening Masc id j S Ot, paid in advance, and get one of the beautiful China Sets we are giving as Premiums THE Evening Vol. 1. Messrs. Hackett and Cowles DISCUSSION AT TAYLORSVILLE. Joint Meet Was a Success and Friends of Each Man Assert That He Just Simply Walked all Over the Other. Nearly 40 people purchased tick- ets at the Statesville depot yesterday for Taylorsville and of course prac- tically all of them were enroute to hear the joint debate between Con- gsressman R. N. Hackett and Mr. Charles H. Cowles, republican nomi- nee for the same honor. The debate was held in the court house and the place was crowded to its utmost. It is estimated that there were about 500 people within hearing of the speakers and there were proba- bly another hundred who could not get close enough to hear. By arranggment and agreement each speaker had an hour for the opening speech and 15 minutes for a rejoinder, Mr. Cowles leading off. He was introduced by Mr. O. E. Pool and Mr. J. H. Burke introduced Mr. Hackett. The audience gave both speakers the closest attention and the applause was about equally divided. In commencing his argument Mr. Cowles gave the Republican party credit for the prosperity of the last twelve years. He quoted figures to back his argument. He told of selling a large tract of mountain land for $6 an acre which which would not bring $1 under the last Democratic administration. The prices of cotton, corn, cattle, mules and apples, were cited to show that it was best for the Republicans to be retained in power. “My opponent has paramounted two issues,”’ said Mr. Cowles. “They are: the panic and_ the forest re- serve. “The panic will almost be over when the election comes. We have not felt it here. “‘His forest reserve argument has fallen. He pictures a situation that could never exist. “Like the old man who lost his false teeth, if he had just Kept his mouth shut he would have had a de- cent burial. “Stock gambling on Wall street Started the panic, and it was helped by a defective currency system. “What did we see here? The Democratic legislature voted a 21/ cent passenger rate on the railroads. I voted for I thought it was the best thing to do under the circumstances. I was afraid that it would be worse. What was the result? The railroads called an extraordinary session of the legislature and changed the law. All improvements on railroads were dis- continued. Double-tracking on the Southern was stopped and hundreds of laborers were thrown out of work. This brought the panic home to us. “If the Democrats get in the tariff will be taken off lumber. Imagine. what we would have here! What did your lumber bring when there was no tariff on lumber? This is the way the Democrats would cure the panic. In 1896 they wanted to give you the free and unlimited coinage of silver. My opponent will not offer you that today. “They talk trusts to you! Why, where is there a greater trust than The Associated Press, which The News and Observer of Raleigh be- longs to? No paper in the world could go to Raleigh and get the ser- vice of The Associated Press. The Post died bécause it could not get Service from the great trust. What have the Democrats ever done against trusts? - Nothing! “Publicity? Do the Democrats want publicity? “No. Take the At- lantic Railroad! The affairs of that roaa were never made public. The officials that operated it met behind Closed doors. The report indicated rottenness. Mr. Cowles recalled his record in the legislature. He said that certain resolutions introduced by him and Mr. Grant, of Davie, had been left out of the index of the journal. He asked for information. It was ar- gued that the Democrats did not make public the contributions made to the campaign of 1896 by the sil- ver mines. “The Democrtic record shows a a oo %. Statesville, N. C., Tuesda | long list of broken promises,”’ said ; the speaker. “They tell you that they give you i better schools and asylums. The 'Schools are not much better than | they have been. Why, Alexander county men are in jails when they Should be in the insane asylum. One dear boy is in the insane ward of the penitentiary Without ever being charged with a zrime. “There is but one state more illit- erate than North Caz9)ina and that is South Carolina, where there are more negroes than we have in pro- portion to the whites. Let the Dem- ocrats boast of what they have done for the children. ““My opponent said I could not point my finger to a single statute that bore my name.”’ Here Mr. Cowles recalled two or three local laws introduced by him. He declared that he killed several bills that his opponent had presented to the legislature. “I do not claim that ! got many bills passed but I did help to kil three that ke wanted passed,” as- sented Mr. Cowles. “He charzed me with missing roll calls. 1 did not miss many. His record shows that he answered 162 roll calls. failed on 165, and was paired 96 times. “What did he do? If he got build- ings for Concord and Salisbury he will have to tell the people of Wilkes boro why he did uot get more of them.”’ In closing Mr. Mr. Taft. Mr. Hackett Speaks. Mr. Hackett said that it gave him peculiar pleasure to be here for he Was tired of going alone. He always thought it best for the opponents to face each other on the hustings. <A history of his challenges for a joint debate with Mr. Cowles was given. A fair proposition, he said, had been made—six debates, three places to be selected by each candidate—but it Was not accepted. “I met Mr. Cowles at Boone,” said Mr. Hackett. “I tried to get him to meet me. He made excuses. Mr. Hackett charged the Republi- cans with going around getting peo- ple to sign a pledge saying that he would vote their ticket. He said this Was a fling at the integrity of the voters of this district. i The lowest price cotton ever brought, the speaker declared, was under McKinley’s administration. Mr. Hackett defended his position on the Appalachian park bill. His stand that it was unconstitutional] had been proven correct by the vote of the house judiciary committee. The bill, he said, would never become a law with his vote. “It is wrong,’? declared Mr. Hack- ett. “Put yourself tn the place of the little mountaineer. The park could never be established without the right to condemn the lands. I do not say that the government would not pay all that it is worth. But lots of mountain people would not like to give up their homes, even if they were paid for them. Gen. R. F. Hoke, a fine old soldier, says that it is not right to condemn it. Our mountaineers love their homes. It is in defense of these people that I shall fight. “In congress I did what I could for my constituents. I went to the com- mittee meetings and the departments for them. My opponent Ought to know that the best work for bills is done before committees.” He read a letter from Representa- tive A. O. Stanley, complimenting him on his speech I¢ide before the committee on agriculture. His argu- ment was bold and logical. What Mr. Cowles said about the panic was ridiculed by Mr. Hackett. A speech made by Leslie M. Shaw, a Republican orator, was quoted from on the cause of the panic.. The cur- rency system, put upon us by the Re- publicans, was charged with it. The sawmills, said the speaker, had ceased to sing in the mountains. Good times are no more. The Washing Post, an independent Republican pa- per says 3,160,000 workingmen are idle. The trusts are fostered by the tariff. This was followed by an intelligent discussion of the tariff. The speaker compared prices here and in. foreign countries. The dominant party was charged with forming an alliance with trust magnates to rob the peo- ple. Our own manufacturers, he said, sold goods cheaper abroad than they do at home. The inhabitant of Australia can buy an American made article cheaper than a North Carolin- ian could. Mr. Hackett likened this condition to the predicament of the old man Cowles spoke for Dr. Richard’s ; villed Again | HAS IT UNDER CONSIDERATION. | — Davidson Congregation, Once Unsuc- cessful, Now Makes a Second Effort to Secure Statesville’s Pastor for Its Own. The following special dispatch, dated, Davidson, Sept 29, has been received at the Mascot office: “At a congregational meeting held in the church Sunday morning im- mediately after the morning worship, a call was extended to Rev. C. M. Richards, of Statesville, to the pas- torate of the Presbyterian church here. “This is the second call that has been made to Dr. Richards by this congregation. “About a year ago, almost as soon as the church became vacant by the resignation of Dr. Graham, who re- moved to Lexington, Va., the congre- gation with great unanimity and heartiness, asked Dr. Richards to be- come his successor, but after due de- liberation he declined for reasons that seemed to him at the time to be convincing as to why he should de- cline. “Now, after a year’s waiting, this congregation has turned again to its first choice and has united in a hearty and earnest request to the Statesville pastor to reconsider and see if this college town and twofold congrega- tion does not offer a field of useful labor that he ought not longer to re- fuse to enter upon. : There are good reasons for believ- ing that Dr. Richards will give the matter a careful study and it is confi- dently felt that with all the facts be- fore him he will be slow to refuse a second time, despite his attachment for his present charge and his peo- ple’s devotion to finn. “The church records show that in recent years, and especially recent months, Dr. Richards has been busv in decling offers. THis salary here would be $1,800 and a manse. Popular EDUCATION VS. FARMING. Dr. Foasd of Stscesviile Contributes an Articles to the Carolina Union Farmer Thet Will be Read With Interest Here. In the last issue of the Carolina Union Farmer, published by Mr. Z. B. Green at Marshville, N. C., there appeared an art‘el2 from the pen of a well known resident of this city, Dr. J. F. Foard. This gentleman had for his subject the interesting subject Education vs. Farming and under this caption he Wrote as follows: An education is of supreme im- bortance and every individual has some kind of an education. It be- hooves every one to know something } of service to himeelf and others, practice it, hand it around, reflect and keep it going. All men, women and children are producers, but no class of more importance than the tillers of the soil, for the world is fed and clothed vy this class. This proposition being true, the best ed- ucation possible to his calling should be given to all who till the soil. First, know how to produce some- thing useful; second, know how to preserve what you produce and lastly, know how to dispose of the products of your labor. These facts may (by the permission of the edi- tor) furnish thoughts or arguments for one or more communications for this paper, though only partially considered. No single individual or farm can produce everything neces- sary to either feed or clothe the hu- man family. Yet it is important to diversify products, for the reason that to depend on any single crop often resuts in failure, as seasons and other circumstances change an- nually. Yet, to know how to make all you can, save all you can and market it to the best advantage is the duty of every planter, farmer, gardner, or fruit grower. Some “rops require quick growth and ceare- fl snd speedy marketing to make it 1 rofitable to nroduce them, while others require more time, less labor and will keep longer, with suitable Luilding for storage. Consequer:tiy ‘he marketing of such crops is a very ‘mportant consideration in theiz production. Cotton, for instance, being the most valuabie, financially Dr. Richards Talks. When seen this noon by a repre- sentative of The Mascot office Dr Richards stated that the dispatch in question was practically correct. He had receivei the call from Davidson and now kad the matter un- der consideration. He could not, of course, give any idea as to what his final decision wou'd be. From numerous sources, however. it was rumored that an exceedingly strong pressure would be brought to bear on the eloquent clergyman, i:: the hopes of retaining his services in this city as pastor of the First Pros- byterian church. ——__+<+@>-e—_____ Mr. Weatherman Here. Rev. J. G. Weatherman of North Iredell passed through this city last Saturday evening. He was on his way to High Point where he is now assisting in a re- vival meeting being conducted in the Baptist church. ————_~++@>-e—_—_____ In the Interest of His Paper. Rev. W. L. Boggs, of the staff of the Presbyterian Standard’ has been in the city for several days in the interest of his paper. He preached at the First Presbyte- rian church Sunday morning and evening. who let the bull terrier hold his nose in order to give him courage, while the san says: “‘Hold on, dad, it’s hell on you but it’s the making of the pup.” Mr. Cowles was informed that his opponent had introduced and passed the bills for buildings at Concord and Salisbury, one for $60,000 and $40,000 and tnat Senator Qverman had the one for Salisbury increased $25,000. Mr. Hackett read from the records at Washington, showing that he had passed six pension bills, in- stead of four, as his opponent had alleged. The speeches of Messrs. Cowles and Hackett were of a higher order than one would expect in such de- dates. There was no bitterness in word or tone of voice. Judge Murphy, who is holding court here this week gave way for the political meeting as is the custom in North Carolina. The candidates are having another speaking, and which may require a year to produce and market most profitably, will claim our attention for this article. For centuries this plant has been grown and manufac- tured to help clothe the human ‘amily under the most trying cir- “1mstances. More fortunes have heen won and lost by the production and sales of this single farm product than any other knovn to the human family. It has done more to make millionaires and paupers than any other crop. And the producer, using a homely expression, has always had to hold on to the short end of the double tree. In plain English, his profit is the least, or more uncer- cain, than eny of the dozen or more who handle it. While the broker and spinner get the lion’s share every time and those who use the manufactured articles foot the bills invariably. Within the last hun- dred years more knowledge has neen saired and greater fortunes mace ard lost by handling this crop than eny other article in the commercial werld. For 2 seale of prices has Leen created. like Farenheizhts thermomet2r, to run up and down with changes of the weather. The law of supply and demand is not in it at all. But to make the most money with the least labor is the Shiboleth of the hungry manipula- tors and gamblers that swarm all along the line between the planter and consumer. And there is but one remedy for the evil, i. e., to diversi- fy crops and market them slowly by using the safest warehouse of ample dimensions, to safely hold all of one year’s crop for remunerative prices, and curtail production till the de- mand shall call for what may be produced each year, at such figures as may be considered a fair remun- eration, or quit the business and let somebody else become the fulcrum for the lever power. DR. JNO. F. FOARD. Statesville, N. C. ———__+<+@>-e—_____. Reid-Anderson. Mr. Robert L. Reid and Miss Mollie Anderson were married last night at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Fox on Caldwell street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. J. H. Pressly and occurred at $ o’clock. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Lewis Anderson and Mr. Reid is from joint discussion at Wilkesboro today. } Surry county. y Evening, September 29, 1998. PERSONAL NOTES. —_— Some Happenings Among. Those - People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. Mr.‘J. B. Glover is in Charlotte on business. Mr. H. C. Wilson was in Charlotte last night, a guest at the Buford. Mr. S. Moses left yesterday for an extended trip through the north. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Miller have re- turned from a visit at Davis Springs. M:s. M. © Walters of Concord is Visiting Mrs. G. W. Taylor on Tradd street. jfrom a severe attack of chills and Mr. H. H. Mills, of Lakeland, Fla., is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. L. Cow- an on Walnut street. Misses Sallie and Maggie Chunn have returned to Salisbury after a visit with Mr. Mrs. T. J. Allison. Mr. Vance Norwood, publisher of The Mascot, returned last night from Charlotte where he went on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Pool Carroll who were guests at Mrs. Ellen Wyckoft’s returned to her home at Hamlet yes- terday. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Brown have re- turned to Salisbury after a visit at Mr. Brown’s father’s in Shiloh town- chip. Miss Mattie Morrison who has been the guest of Miss Annie Colvert for the past week left today for her home in Greensboro. Miss Kate Knox has returned to her home at Barber’s J unction after several days here and in the country with friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Shurman of North Wilkesboro are guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. N. A. Bingham, in North Statesville. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lazenby and their little son who have been visit- ing here for several days returned to their home in Salisbury today. Mr. J. Bailey Robeson, editor of Mooresville Enterprise spent yester- day ir’the city. Mrs. Robertson and her young son, Master Palmer, are with Mrs. Robeson’s parents in Wil- mington, ANNUAL RECEPTION. Westminster League of First Presby- terian Church Delightfully Enter- tains Faculty and Students of the College. The Westminster League of the Presbyterian church has institute the very praise-worthy custom of giv- ing a reception to the faculty and stu- dents of Statesville college at the be- ginning of each scholastic year. Last night the thirg annual recep- tion took place in the auditorium and lecture room of the church. Invitations were extended not only to the faculty and students but to all the members of the Presbyterian church and to those who attend ser- vices there regularly. Receiving at the door were Misses Margaret Turner, president of the Miriams, Sarah Adams, vice president Rae Gill, secretary and Louise Sher- rill treasurer. These were assisted by the officers. of the Covenanters. After a delightful social hour the guests were invited to the lecture room where Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Ma- mie Foster assisted by a number of boys and girls served delicious cream and cake. The supply seemed to be inexhaustible, so that even the small boy got all he could eat. This event means much to the stu- dents and young people of the town, giving all an opportunity to know each other. It also shows the inter- est which the church takes in the college and all that pertains to it. The leaders of the Westminster League should fee] proud of the work it is doing. Dr. Phillips, superinten- dent of Young People’s Work for the Southern Presbyterian church keeps in touch with every Presbyterian church within the south and says the Statesville Leagte is the most flour- ishing one of which he was any knowledge, considering of course the size of the place and the membership of the church. ———_++@>-e—____. With the Sick. Mr. J. Victor Heath has recovered fever and has gone to Danville, Va., where he has a position with the Z. V. Johnson & Co., which conducts a large drygodI1s store. Mrs. H. H. Leinster continues quite ill at her home on Tradd street. Mrs. W. E. Warren was taken sud- denly ill at Hickory, where she was visiting, last week and her husband has gone there to be with her. A baby was recently born to Mr. and Tait Dinner SAVED ONLY BY SENTIMENT. c Two Real Live Teddies Look on While Candidate Feasts—Mr. Tatt Delivers Sixteen Speeches in Two States and His Voice Like His Logic is in Bad Shape. Fargo, N. D., Sept. 28.—Biz crowds surrounded the Taft party wherever it stopped today in its course over the Great Northern Rail- road through Minnesota and North Dakota. The sixteen speeches which Taft delivered during the day and evening worked sad havoc with the voice he started out with this morning and to- night it is again in a bad condition. The day had two features, the Grand Forks, N. D., meeting and the Fargo rally tonight. In both places tremendous crowds were out, and in each city the candidates made three speeches. The Fargo meeting included the 3 striking feature of a huge barbecue. Ten steers and twenty sheep furnish- ed food for the multitudes. The feast was participated in by thou- sands of excursionists, who had come from as far as 450 miles distant. It was just dark when the Taft special reached the end of its day’s run, and the people of Fargo were out in force to extend the welcome. A torchlight procession made pictur- esque by the squad of mounted cow- boys with their characteristic yells, escorted the Ohioan through the town and out to the fort. It had been first planned that bear meat should be a part of the feast, but the two black bears, trapped some time ago and fattened on nuts for the occasion, calmly looked on at the feast of which they were to have been made a part. They were chained to a table near where the candidate stood to eat his bread and meat and drink hot coffee from a cup..._-The bears were saved because of the sentiment that it would never do to have the candidate eat up the “real Teddy bear” as they were designated by a large sign over them. . ——_@>-e-———___. Williams Comedy Co. at Opera House The old favorites appeared at the Opera House, presenting ‘‘North Car- Olina Folks,’’ the play dealing with the folks in Yancey county. Ore is discovered on a barren farm which is immediately sold. The humble owners plunge into high life which is distasteful to “Sweet Esmer- alda’”’ and her father. Esmeralda is forcibly seperated from her fiance, who eventually becomes a rich man. The play is new to our theater pa- trons and pleased a well filled house. Marie DeGafferelly as Esmeralda sustained her reputation made here last season, and was supported by a very able cast. The specialties are all good. The Wiliams Comedy Co., always pleases and a most successful week’s engagement is promised. Tonight “The Unwriten Law” dealing with the Thaw-White tragedy will be presented. Mr. DeGafferely, the manager, guarantees this play to be perfectly chaste and moral, regardless of the subject with which it deals. All the disgusting features have been elimi- nated and it is guaranteed to Zive Satisfaction or money refunded. _———_~+<@o-o—_—____ ’ Got a Second Dose. Arthur White, colored, was in th> mayor’s court this morning charged with using prof:inity on West Broad street... The offense was committed at about 8:45 o’clock last night and the prisoner was arrested on 2 Wwar- rant. Among the witnesses against him was Lawyer Harry Burke. He was fined $5 and costs. While Chief of Police Connor “was escorting him down Center street to find a man whom he said would pay the fine, White commenc- ed to use “cuss’? and other words and the chief returned with him to the mayor’s office where an aditional fine of $2 was imposed. Both fines were paid. { —————+@>ro—___.. 3 “Dr. Thomas’ Eclectrie Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal dis- ease—croup. Has been used with uccess in our family for eight years.’’ Mrs. Warren. —Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Yo - — ae = "R T a aa d oa n ni in ai te ra i d FO NT he AT ES eG Ste REL TEM eRe eee TeNatS ae Fai a Soria aig ae SRE eo HE 4 me oe EE Eo Ree Rea pa ie ett! Same at es ae ee PON eee Pe as eet Pe THE EVENING MASCOT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ffice 109 Court Street. Telephone 53 VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. e, $4.00 a Year Subscription Price, - nbdscription Price, - Entered at the Postofficein Statesville w. C,, a3 second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. NATIONAL. For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. For Vice President: JOHN WORTH KERN. STATE. For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN. Yor 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. ¥. 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. ae 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. Bs H. C. SUMMERS - RF GAITHER D. E. TURNER, J. W. HAGER. For Board of Education: DR. W. G. NICHOLSON. J. L. BRADLEY. PROF. J. H. HILL- ——~++ 2 o—_ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 29.—For slightly in western North Carolina fair and cooler tonight. Frost portion. Wednesday fair. —_—_~++oar-o————— Hearst seems to be trying to Tom- Lawson the country. —_——_++ ee How sweet and restful is the peace- ful hush at Oyster Bay! —_———-++ > How many other United States Senators are worrying? ——__—_—> +>>-—___—— Where is the fellow who told us it was going to be a dull campaign? — 4-4 We are fast arriving at the conclu- sion that this is what might be called an aggressive campaign. > One thing is sure, it will not do for any political party to “grease” its machine with Standard Oil. coe i EP PG We haven’t commenced to date our letters 5669 as yet, although it is perfect proper to do so. _——-<oe>-oe——_—— An of phthisis.” ++ re The Khedive of Egypt bought his most beautiful wife for $400, which seems ridiculously cheap, considering the prices some American heiresses pay for foreign titled husbands. j i u y 4 10 Cents a Week exchange modestly suggests that “Phthe Phtuberculosis congress now convening in Washington, should do something to reform the spelling The big lot of “tinned meat” that the British war office has bought in the United States for Tommy Atkins will be canned beef when it leaves Chicago. ———__~+-o——————_ Mr. Loeb says again that President Roosevelt isn’t going on the stump but we haven't heard of any of the White house typewriters having been granted vacations recently. ++ With Mrs. Howard Gould fighting for $120,000 a year alimony, is it any wonder, some of us who would like to have a real home with ail the “‘trimmins,’ hesitate; while we ponder the question ‘“‘Can I afford to marry?”’ ———_++@>o—__—_ “Thirty-eight young women stenos- raphers of Wichita, Kan., have re- plied to an advertisement for wives which was put out by 30 members of the bachelors’ club of Randiett, Okla,’? says a press dispatch. We suppose they are tired of being dic- tated to and desire to reverse the op- ‘| eration. ————_++ ao “TJ want to go where the leaves are burning, Burning in scaifet and gold; The wird is up and my heart is turn: ing Again to the forest old.” Thus sings a poet in one of the October Munsey' publications. If she will oriy take a trip to Maine she can find nvi only the leaves but whole trees Due: ag. ——~++ea-o—__—_ AS TO CONTRIBUTIONS. The Salisbury Post talks about the matter of campaign contributions in a most intertaining and instructive manner but it is Creed M. Fulton, a Virginia lawyer, who emphasized President Roosevelt’s inconsistency in becoming excited over contribu- tions by corporations to campaign funds in the best language we have yet read. He was addressing a meeting of the Democrats of the District of Co- lumbia last Thursday night. In his speech he alluded to a few features of the campaign of 1908 that are well worth keeping in mind, since the President has assumed to set the standard of morals for those in pub- lic. He said: “Four years ago Judge Parker charged that the great corporations of the country were contributing im- mense sums to the Republican cam- paign fund to elect Mr. Roosevelt president. Mr. Roosevelt demand- ed that Judge Parker produce the proof. He knew when he wrote the letter that Judge Parker could not get conclusive evidence before elec- tion day. I charge he took advant- age of the man’s position at the time, knowing when he took it that Judge Parker had told the truth. ‘“‘Did he ever ask Mr. Cortelyou if he had received such contributions? I say that when he looked into the situation he knew what Judge Parker said was true. “It was proved that the corpora- tions had contributed something like $150,000 to the Republican campaign fund; it developed that Mr. Harri- man, one of the biggest corporation men in the country, after a confer- ence with Mr. Roosevelt, raised $265,000 and turned it over to Mr. Cortelyou, Mr. Roosevelt’s manager. Did the president kick Mr. Cortelyou out? He picked him up and put him at the head of one of the greatest departments of the government. Hitchcock, who was particeps crimi- nis to the affair, and Mr. Cortelyou’s secretary, was made Assistant Post- master General, and he now is at the head of the Republican campaign.”’ ——————-+ -e —_—__——_ An electric truck, its movements absolutely controlled by wireless elec- tric waves, has been installed in the yards of the Union Pacific railroad at Omaha. ee For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets isenough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. + The ‘“‘gondolas’” which Benedict Arnold destroyed on lake Champlain, when he was forced to retreat before a superior British force in 1776, may still be seen, on a calm day, at the bottom of Arnold’s bay. 2+ o__—— Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, head- aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure—restores per- fect health. ———— 4 At present the laws of the town of Bar Harbor, Me., prohibit the use of automobiles on all pleasure drives, which amounts to practical prohibi- tion from entering the town. The summer cottage colony wish to go still further and prohibit their use on the entire island of Mount Desert. George W. Vanderbilt is the only one of the summer residents who has come out opennly in defence of the automobiles. ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE. The Bay Palm Book was the first volume to be printed in Anglo-Ameri- can it is said. It was published at Cambridge, in 1640. It has been frequently noted by aeronauts that the barking of a dog is always the last sound they hear from earth, and it has been discov- ered that this can be heard under favirable circumstances at an eleva- tion of four miles. The natives of the Malay peninsu- la have in use the smallest current coin in the world. It is a sort of wafer, made from the resinous juice of a tree, and is worth about 1-20000th of a cent. The smallest metal coin in circulation at the pres- ent time is the Portuguese three-raies piece worth 6-100 of a cent. Sir Gavan Duffy, formerly speaker of the legislative assembly of Victo- ria, Australia, was once returned to his seat by a single vote majority. On visiting his constituents subse- quently, he was received with special warmth by an old fellow-countryman. “And so,” said Sir Gavan to his friend, ‘‘you were one of my suppor- ters’’ ‘“‘No sir,’”’ was the reply,’’ I was two of them.” \ ———_—_4<<>>->____ Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies—Doan’s Oint- ment. At any drug store. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT And All Week. Williams Comedy Lompany PRESENTS The Unwritten Law And High-Class Vaudeville Prices--15, 25, 35 Cts. MATINEE SATURDAY. Winston=-Salem’s Big Event. The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,000 in Building New Fair Grounds which are located in the North- western suburbs of the city, di- rectly on the Southern and N. & W. Railroads. The electric cars will also run to the gates of the grounds. New buildings are be- ing erected, also the largest Grand Stand in the State. There are houses for Poultry, Pigs and Cattle, and barns and stables for Horses. - Water will be found in all parts of the grounds and the Park will be brilliantly lighted at night with electricity. The Fair is open to all counties in Piedmont North Carolina, and everybody can compete for premiums. Extensive preparations are be- ing made for a Great Fair October 6,7, 8 and 9 Everything will be done for the entertainment and amusement of the people. There will be two fine bands of music, splendid ex- hibitions of all kinds—an airship, free Dog and Pony Show anda Wild West Show. Free attrac- tions going on all the time. The Mid-Way will be the best ever seen and free of objectionable features. An orator of world- wide reputation will be present. There will be so many things going on at Winston-Salem, Fair Week, and every one that goes then will find the gates open and everybody glad to see every- body else. G. E. Webb, General Manager, will be glad tosend catalogs or to furnish any other information. Weshould not forget to state that the railroads wiil give re- duced rates. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as premiums bythe Mascot. Address China Ware, care of Mascot. —_—GOooD== POSITION a ives tracts, backed Draughon gives con 50,000.00 CANDY HE SENDS. ee e ee e ea se e se e e eS ee ec Et e ce c e s ditions or refunnd tuition. KKEEPING Draughon’s ecm- B00 petitors, by Bos accepting his pruposition, conce fiat Wie teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince 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. SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO. (reat Highway of Trade and _ALWAYS FRESH AT— It’s like visible typew it shoes for itself : work goes along. plumbing. any plumbing work y« want done. ogceoss® Bese ae eee eMeSeSecececsce tec re a tete cece tet. «A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE w. F. HALL’S : Prescriptionig; s0e0e0eFe ceeege Neate e5e is. a hobby with us—it’s easier for us to accomplish and show results, cives satisfaction to our pat riting ¢ iS the; In the long run it costs very less than oid-style concealed We ask ¢ poatunity of estimating on ¢ FC Two J of fine f east of tivation by a chain of 30 Colleges, tivation ape and 19 year’s success, to Se Of course She bottom, cure positions under reasonable con- HS 5. wants . eoriee two smi parns 4 and ab of sche locatior One farm laj 40 acre two sm ings at e ZR B P R A B I L P C L R E Z E B E B I B I D I E E E E S LE S Fe t ER M ft more f trons, Mm A\ By much W he op- ff /U may oa eee Wi Ww “The Land of the Sky,” “The _ Sapphire Country,” in scenic Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of by steam just about doubles the life of your shirts over the old hand method. We have the highest class. Ah specially made low pressure : ser steam ironing machines, and ceive every detail the most min- For detailed information apply ute attention. to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A. Charlotte, N.C. | S.H. HARDWICK, P.T.M., 106-Visiting Cards for 50 Cts, Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards a* once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or name of business, etc., must be fig- ured so—2 cents for every letter; periods, commas, etc., not to be counted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe: Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for 33.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, They are not the “just as good” kind, but the best. If you want the best for the same price buy them. Perfect In style, perfect in fit, perfect in making. ~. Made in four grades---Pat, Gun Metal, Vice and Tan Be sure the name, Doro- thy Dodd, is on bottom. If you have not bought them do itnow. .. - 09 0 2 0 0 6 0 00 0 9 0 H 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Travel Through the =| WA. W. PLUMBING COMPANY § . N 3 127 W. Broad St. * Southern states ws ae eee SSS SS SS ae Sm 2 Sino ae Ww WEES SS SS 33333 SS SSS SSS SESS Sleeping Cars Ta See Sia: = Te a ae Roereea the ye eeefe SESSSCSSCSESESE Seed rincipal Cities and Resorts of| ¢ i the South. High-class Dining| ° e ° ii Cars. Many delightfulSummer i Ironia Wi reSSUTE dt ley i and Winter Reserts on and A | iyi reached by Southern Railway. a x Statesville Steam Laundry ve ee ee | ee a _| “ecececececececececececet’ SOOCOESCOS C9OOOSO6S9G085596 © Do You Know We Sell Dorothy Dodd Shoes? “\ = Finds my Goods excee FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Claims Sustaified UNITED STATES Court OF CLaims ' The Publishers of Webster’s Interna omar, allege that it “is, in fact,the oe a Soe thoroughly re-edited in eve: <a il, and vastly enriched in every part, wit i ao of adapting it to meet the larger ae r requirements of another genera- We are of the opinion that this allegation of service. is forgotten. | Things done by halves IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. -]> Bb & phi i J that the world hasever chan gny generation It is perhaps needless to add xe me ictio: in our fadiciek owe or f pe highest authority in accuracy of defini- ot beat that in the futureas in the past it te source of constant reference. —— PLUMBER. Furniture, ete. If you o want to b r sell se 2 e 7 ee Sherrill-White Company ¢ All Repair Work Given 104 West Broad St., Statesville,N.C. @ FE Caer Se eaces ones ceeene The Repair Man. The Publisher's WHEN A CUSTOMER pectations in quality or lengt! THE RECOLECTION . 1 pric remains lovg after ther most clearly and accurately descri soht se result that hes bess poston ees vend the done righ ORK i hed. on Your trade will be appreciated in the edits etn nasibeens thoroughly re- REPAIR W Fruit and Fish and Oyster llne. the lan and is admira bly adapted to edin ‘Given Special at tention. generation which dems oe ee Pen and Trust Co. Phone No. 5°. W. EF. MUNDY d his & are bevel Rear CHESTER BROS. 108 SOUTH CENHER ST. For Groceries, Fresh Meats etc. Just Received a Fresh - *1 The above refersto WEBSTER’S 2.0 INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE GRAND PRIZE ‘ ee C. NOTT, Chief Justice. “SY Pe2? SoEaTOa ihe ; > bx CHARLES B. HOWRY, ~ ~ Judges, We have bargains in Br CALL TO-DAY and see our line. All ne ee ee mace. © SPRINGFIELD, STATESVILLE IOUS? (the highest award) = a C0. lot of Swifts Premium a one FURNISHING ¢ < ———_-+ > os: . T THE LATEST AND BEST Large Ranges and Cook Stove Statesvilie, N. C. Phone 110. You will be interested in our | Over stocked, must scll. Successors to P. A. Jones. G. & C. mae co and see line. St. Charles Hotel Building PUBLISHERS, —gue STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING 0°. ass Beds w Goods Come BoE TN TRE NCES ae Rah Fee gaee coe = _ or as Ie ee ee ea Rk ene ae a a a ie a a ee es eT ee rs Sa See SPO, ~ore ee ze RE poe FORSALE|T i | ) ZS A BIT OF A RIDDLE. oo hs A me ~ ee Se: me pee: S oe eee Sr te Seen ig Hull dvdss Th Sigs 22 Sas . Satetcedn Lae | = Se ee z= eS VES £2 eet . t fur you, Kitty Kane Two hundred and fifty-two acres : OP baie fees een sg arc ees 7 of fine farming land, 15 miles north- ataower eee east of Statesville; 125 acres in cuyl- tivation, 40 of which is fine creek at the best. Shure, I know of but wan compinsation that's in it, I will be at the following places on the dates named for the collection of taxes: fa Giver ga oulnpie bottom, balance in timber. New : Jisht wan thing that’s so sweet it eldeine ee ee Bry antsville, Monday, October 5. it begins wid a “yan 3 ends wa |i Cardui is a purely vegetable extract, a simple, two small PAT houses, two ee Evalin, Tuesday, October 6. : Yon —— pucker yer brow: that’s as | om non-intoxicating remedy ’ recommended to girls and : barns and out-buildings, three wells Jennings’ Store, Wednesday, October 7. | An’, peace ae see, ‘tis but my | B ee all ages, for womanly pains, irregularity. aS and abundance of fruit. In one mile = falling feelin gs, hervousn of school and churches in healthy gS, nervousness, weakness, and any =3 cther form of sickness, peculiar to females. point o’ view. You must work out your riddle o’ life Houstonville, Thursday, October 8. It begins wid an “m,” an’ it ends wid , Bradford’s Store, Friday, October 16. on ce ee it merits your notice, ’tis Stull there’s good in it, too, though that Elmwood, Saturday, October 17. Troutman, Monday, October 19. A een omen Brawley’s School House, Tuesday, October 20. you. en Mooresville, Wednesday, October 21. pa ee ae P. A. Shinn’s Store, Thursday, October 22. ee ener ae Statesville, Friday, October 23. : should combine. Faix, I think if we’d jisht put our two | The candidates for the legislature and the county ffi s i ‘Il : : It begins wid a “u,” an’ it ends wid ofiiciais will accompany me at these appointments ane - by rb ~ Msg 2 For further information eal] * on or write ERNEST G. GAITHER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N. C. OE OO A RR BA BO B RC E B O SR B O B O E B DS . O8 5 85 4 5 6 BC E C MU R OO E O O UE location. Harmon 1 fur yersel’. a One hundred and two acres of nice Oli > Friday, October. 9. You must look fur your joy in another st farm land 4 1-4 miles from Statesville, in, Satur day, October 10. ees a 40 aeres in cultivation, 35 in timber. ° ea An’ : beg you to light in yer innocint - two small dwellings, good out-build- Cool Springs, Monday, October 12. t= : ee Fishes ee 0’ sweet pity to aid the ‘ pi ings and nice orchard. W. H. H. Summer’s Store, Wednesday, Oct. 14.=*) .,. spection, : a ~ Since the thi i : ‘ : a Scott’s, Thursday, October 15. (Ree Rake eee * ; 44 oe Tt Will Help You 3 - Mrs. A. C. Beaver, of Unicoi, Route No. 1, Mar- ~ bleton, Tenn., writes: ‘I suffered with bearing- > & down pains, feet swelled, pain in right side, headache, & a pains in shoulders, nerveus palpitation, and other ky gq troubles I cannot mention, but I took Wine of Cardui F’ B and have found it the best medicize I ever used, ** gs for female troubles.” Try Cardui. P | a ee Sa eh I wonder et ES St e i heads together We could spell in wan word all your joy, dear, an’ mine. Did you ever hear of any : 3 ra There's the sum 0’ my joy an’ the sum = 3 and discuss the issues of the campaign. we Se oe AT ALL DRUG STGRES H : ! o disthressin one having pneumonia W.A. SUMMERS, Sheriff. to guess, I IE Fees rr jes IT. e Nayther wan o’ us, dear, could have ied onc, ee ee Le ec eae Se SS - This Sept. 26, 1908. solved it alone. —T. A. Daly in Catholic Standard and 7 eT en e = So e > by e 4 ' | who used Goose Grease Times. O600eeo0e SOGSCOOCOCOOOOCCROS . IED aE Ad ee oe SEE Presence of Mind. 6 | Fininicssomaehilasgiic a K i ee F ed fs teens = nothing like presence of ( } t P Xv e ! ; cae “3 Se : re min ”? } ) : be FROM “ES “Tlustrate it.” e a 1 C Cc e of ecrouv or sore throat aa 2 THE LARGEST ReSat = “Von Whizzer, the speed maniac, of- Oe MAIL ORDER fered me a seat in his racing machine, L BOOK HOUSE IN THE WORLD and I had the presence of mind to re- that had been rubbed with : - fuse it.” Established 1860 THE FRANKLIN-TURNER CO., Atlanta, Ga, “Pha roles onwieaan™ owe = orn oe SS power; |...... Old i oo - bac Sct = Gils “You bet he won’t—not until he gets s 3 i - ost of us are le t ir Sena ee * Bi ° it. It’s worth its weight knowledge from. eatin emmane: i —o. I ...Novels, High Grade out of the hospital and buys a new However, we have solved the probiem, {----- Red Letter Bibles _—_i...... Young People’s Library meachine.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. and are nowprepared to give you,direct from ourfactory, [f------5- 5- Bibles ee Business Guide the benefit of our many years of thought and labor. Ss fJ--+=- Pocket Bibles andTest’tsf...... Cook Book im gold lor these two Every home needs a good library. By [-"~ ee ane oe soa oe A Life Job. ae ome cee fecompaciSeocee “EDicticassies “I want to put an ad. in your paper,” . "I ie thus Eee Bible Dictionaries if... Kings of Platf’m & Pulpit§ said the weary looking man. “Make it, Don’t fail to set a ticket o things alone. :-: :-: :-: | “SVS 8M SE UV EAN fF Children’s Histocies §. ‘Wanted, a situation, any old joo?” See ee e = Mark X by the book or books you are interested in, a j three beautiful premiums to be “Shall I say ‘Wages no object? ” eut out this advertisement and mail to us, and we will Name 66a th fae a suggested the clerk. send you, without further obligation on your part, a full poe Children’s Story Books §......American Star Speak ‘ HOW TO GET OUR PLAN [--Ciiirce's Histories [Wid Bessie Bde, ne given away November 1, 1908. oe “No, make it ‘Object matrimony,” If z I could get acquainted with a decent Twelve Years Experience job, P’'d be willing to marry it for life.’—Catholic Standard and Times. in the general care of clothing ° 4 . . A Common Regret. ‘Cleaning, Pressing end Repar- ces eE Meroe tan? ing. “Yes.” “How was it?” “Fine. I have but one regret.” “What’s that?’ “I wish I had waited until next Clothing called for ana return- ed promptiy. L. A. GOLDMAN is the oldest (41 years) and first Business College in Vu., (second is OS O 0 0 0 6 9 00 0 8 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 00 8 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 8 OO 0 0 9 0 0 8 CLUB RATES the South) to own a building erected for its use—one cf the finest | month to take it.” PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE $1 PER MONTH in Hicenond eedows by ee students, pee ae ane the EE. cca een : . press. Philadelphia Stenographer says: “Itis the leadiag Busi- ‘ <i @ STATESVILLE ness College South of the Potomac River.” Ce ene seeseseeee< ta **When I reached Richmond, I inquired of several business mer for the best Business College in the city, and, without exception, Eat nocee ee PRESSING CLUB Schedule Changed. UNDERTAKE they all recommended a as the best—Wm. E. Ross, Law \ A paceeeoons Sunday a change of the schedule of Bryan and Taft Both to Speak |Stenographer, Bluefield, West Virginia. sA\Y prmmmrimaee || Wag] “Sexe? the passenger trains on the Southern —_ = . Single, Double Entry and Joint-Stock Bookkeeping, Commer- Mise thee i on anen AND took effect. | cial Arithmetic, Business Writing, Business Practice, Shorthand, Be ey Sie No. 11 and 36 will meet here in On August 28th we will have} Typewriting, Telegraphy, Commercial Law. English Department. Ey ee =e } L the morning a t10:40. both the Bryan and Taft records} Ladies and gentlemen. Day and night sessions. No vacations. AN ia No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive Most Modern and Up-To-Date Equipment in Iredell County. My here at 10 a. m. Students enter at any time. By Mail—Bookkeeping, Shorthand, elena WY No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive i ing hine. cennther Wel Penmanship, at home, to those who cannot come to College. They cannot be sold before that | «PHOTOG ee LHOTOGRAp, date, STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. teachers- Write for catalog and fell particulars to Special inducements to well educated young men, especially to G. M. SMITHDEAL, Pres , Richmond, Va. FREE——ABSOLUTELY——FREE BEAUTIFUL DINNER SET We want to increase our alrerdy large subscription list, knowing that if 5 a person reads our paper for a few months he will always read it, we have § purchased a limited number of these 42-piece sets and will give one to every §& : an * “Well,” answered Mr. Cumrox doubt- will be intown fora short | person who secures five paid-in-advance yearly subscribers to fully, “he has had a lot of experience ; stay, beginning t with promissory notes, and he knows| I have again opened up my Nw h The Evening y ce /Viascot. Hy tf 3 , iy : FH) = ity —~ : 2 GA ta t Where the Brains Are. Applicant (in metropolitan newspaper office)—Yes, sir; I am ready to accept any position from office boy to chief editorial writer. Proprietor—The editorial jobs are all full at present. Sorry. “How about that of office boy?” “You don’t know enough.”—New York Life. An Idea of Business. “Does your titled son-in-law know anything about business?” how to get a check cashed.”—Washing- ton Star. The Reason Why. “I hear young Flyer is going to re- form.” “What’s the matter?” “I believe he’s dead broke.” “Ah, that accounts for his wanting to mend.’’—Baltimore American. new eight columa Funeral Car eannot 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 151 at night and on Sundays. Prompt attention given ’phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. PASH MEATS Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor September 28 ‘Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store ee EACH PEACE IS Seca same on hand all the time. Folie HANDSOMELY : “Why do y eee ealicoleascuce E. M.! Oe DECORATED © f8| tape in your department?” - Mi BRAWLEY CONCRETE SIDEWALKS 6 Diuner Plates 6 Pie Plates with French De- § “Because,” answered the official, “we're only human and liable to make mistakes, and we want to put ’em off 538 CENTER STREET I can do your work right 6 Cups and calcomania, re Sa : a, Tep- Bl as long as possible.”—Washington Star. aca ee resenting beauti- Oe er ats = THE IREDELL BROOM (0. asI have had 21 years of ful violets in nat- . Fruits 5 Justly Indignant. win : ural color and a “You say she bates their family phy-| 4&8 resumed work at the old|experience. 6 Butter Plates 1 Oblong Veg. solid gold filligree ,; border. sician ?”’ Sharpe tanyard snd are man ufacturing all gradee of hand I make a specialty of con 1 Roung Veg. “Yes; she thought she was pining 1 Meat Platter | es ee aratirete Sidewalks and put 1 Sugar THE WARE IS | S°ctor Uasnosed her case as indiges- e make & speciality o: first See 1 Cream | ory ees tion and cured her.”—Houston Post. class wood ready for the stove|dowu the kind that stays. | i gj, THE HIGHEST § SS and guaranteepromptdelivery.; 7, g/\, CLASS PORCE- § Let Him Try. a you want concrete 42, Pieces ‘LAIN CHINA.’. & “I fear no foe in shining armor,” c ° sang the man at a concert. IR ED FL L BROOM CO work of any kind done let “Don’t you, old chap?’ grumbled the *ime give you a bid. ; bachelor {n the front row. “Thea you ; | try to open a sardine box with a pock-| Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. OSCAR CARLSON, } , etknife.”—Penny Illustrated. — = ——— | = 4 500 pair of Rugs, all our fall stock now in. Sample Set on No Genius. “He is very clever, but evidently far New Hall curtains received $2.0¥ See our 9x12 Display in Sherrill-White ‘Company ‘Ss tromiepeeetes = pair to $12.00. AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL = = : t : S E Show Window, East Broad Street. “Why. he is falrly punctual about| UACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50.| $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. keeping his appointments.” — Kansas STATESVILLE HOUSE STATESVILLE HOUSE Dp eee City Times. FURNISHING CO. FURNISHING CO. | 3 4 a) cH & a GR cE IR AT E FT N WC ne g ie ye dt CE R TS sh e e 5- 5 ) = eo n s , SS Ww A S D E R A Y 12 es GO R ? FE W es t s ee st e ay et ar r re n i n isda he . t ot Ae d e s dr a t COTTON MARKET. Local Market. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling........... 9 Good middling... ...-. .-..-.--- 87% Middling. . sa ip matinee 814 Stains and Tinges.......-....- 5&7 The market was steady. New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spot closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: October: o- 245545 oe 8.96 DeCeMmiber 2 4 5 ao ioe aininte 8.72 FAMUAEY = ae lw ww one 8.59 ASD ae a Sa eecaletetenel 8.59 New Cotton Mill for Lexington The Lexington Dispatch says: There is a well founded rumor that a new cotton mill will be built some time this year below town, out- side of the corporate limits. New York parties are said to be inter- ested. Southern. cotton mill investments appear to be attractive to them, which is another indication that the time will come when all the cotton manufactories will be located where they grow the staple. Lexington will welcome this investment. Little ean be learned, however, of the pro- posed mill, but a local mill man act- ing as agent, for the prospective in- vestors, has asked a contractor for prices on making and laying a mil- lion brick: The mill presumably will be on the Southern line some where south of town, a mile or two miles away. The Cotton Crop Short. The Concord Times says: There is no doubt whatever of the fact that the cotton crop in this sec- tion this year will be short, in many places not over half acrop. Mr. Robert Hall, of near Enochville, tells us that there are many fields in his section that are not even worth pick- ing. The crop was literally ruined by the freshets. Mr. Caleb Lipe, of Rowan, who recently returned from Texas, where he spent six months, says the cotton crop in that state is very short. ————_++-o—_— York-Jurney. Mr. Lester York and Miss Amy Jurney were married last evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jurney, in Union Grove township. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a limited number of relatives and friends by ’Squire Z. R. Tharpe. Mr. York is a son of Mrs. A. E. York, of Union Grove Both the bride and groom are young people being about 20 years of age each. —_———_++@>o—_———- Mr. Branch is Back. Rev. J. B. Branch who has been conducting a protracted meeting at Bethpage church, in Cabarrus county, returned to the city today. , He was accompanied“by his moth- er, Mrs. H. E. Branch, who will in the fture reside with him in this cjty. Mr. Branch will soon rent a home and they will go to house Keeping. Mrs. Branch has been residing for several years with a son in Georgia. ———_\_2-< > o—_—__——_ Popular Stenographer Returns. Miss Irene Moore, the efficient and popular stenographer Offices of Hon. L. C. Caldwell return- ed last night from a well earned va- cation which she enjoyed immensely. Miss Moore was gone nearly three weeks and while away visited at Asheville, Sumter, S. C., and other points. 43a ——_++- + rs Mr. Sherrill Goes Home. Rev. R. D. Sherril who was visiting his mother, Mrs. C. M. Sherrill, near the city, has returned to his home and pastorial duties at Spencer. He was accompanied by his sister- in-law, Mrs. Margaret Howard, who will spend some time with his family at Spencer. —_—_—_*+ > ——-_—_—— Scarlet Fever at Orphanage. News reached this city last night that scarlet fever has broken out at Barium Orphans’ Home. A telephone message received at noon today, however, stated that the authorities of the institution have the disease well in hand and that there is no danger of its spread- ing. Every precaution against this has been taken. ——_++@>o———_— Baracas to Banquet. A banquet and reception is to be given at the Gaither boarding house next Thursday evening by the social committee of the Baraca class of the First Baptist church. It will commence at 8 and last until 10:30 o’clock. There will be brief talks, vocal and instrumental music. —_——~++@e>-e————- Judge Coble at Wilkesboro. Judge A. L. Coble left yesterday for Wilkesboro. The visit was made necessary by the convening there of the Federal court. in the law, LOCAL MENTION. Mr. and Mrs. Zeb V. Long are now located in their new home that was recently completed on Race street. Magistrate W. R. Sloan is making a series of improvements about his residence on East Front street. A statement of the Statesville Loan and Trust Company that makes a most commendable showing ap- pears in another column. Mr. R. A. Nash has resumed his postion as superintendent at the Atha Chair Co., which he recently re- signed. Mr. W. R. Shaver left this morn- ing for Charlotte where he has a po- sition in the shops of the C. C. Har- mon machine company. The Slaine Glass company is build- ing an addition to the main building of its plant. When completed it will be used for storage purposes. ———__++ eo Governor Gienn Next Friday. As already announced in these columns, Governor R. B. Glenn will visit this city next Friday. At 2 o’clock he will deliver a politi- cal adéress in the court house. He will speak in Taylorsville on Thursday and at Mooresville Friday night. ———-4+< >> —_—__—_- He Stole Wood. Tom McLelland, colored, was ar- rested this morning on a warrant that charges him with stealing wood from the brick yard. He will be given a trial before Justie Sloan late this afternoon. Report to the North Carolina Corpo- ration Commission of the condition of the Statesville Lean and Trust Co. at close of business on the 23rd day of September, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $307,564.73 Overdrafts. secured and unsecured Banking house, ‘furni- 1,556.60 ture and fixtures 30,000.00 Demand loans 14,000.69 Due from banks 13,673.01 Cash items 4,576.31 Gold Coin Silver Coin National Band and otherU.S. Notes 7,934.00 30,010.82 $20,090.00 2,986.82 Total $401,381.56 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in Surplus fund $40,000.00 30,000.00 Undivided profits 3,009.02 Notes and bills re-dis- counted 20,046.36 Bills payable 29,000.00 Deposits subject to check Demand certifi- cates ofdeposit 30,825.08 Treasurers ch’ks $243,242.86 outstanding LEED Due to banks and ‘bankers 1,986.33 277,826.18 Total $401,381.56 State of North Carolina, County of Iredell I, D. M. Ausley, Treasurer of the above named Company, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. D. M. AUSLEY, Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 28th day of September, 1908. J. H. HOFFMAN, Notary Public. ss Correct-Attest: E. MORRISON, C. M. STEELE, N. B. MILLS, Directors. WANTED—For U.S. Army, able- bodied, unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 39, 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 13714 West Main street, Spar- tanburg, S. C. FOR SALE—Good Visible Typewrit- er cheap. Apply J., Mascot office. sept 29 26t EE VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. 133 acres lying one and a half miles north of Statesville on macad- am road, adjoining land of Capt. Gregory, State Farm and R. W. Orr. There is 175,000 feet of oak timber besides from 4,000 to 5,000 loads of good oak wood on the place, 10 acres of good branch bottom. Positively the best proposition that can be had in the way of land near the city. Write, phone or call on me and I will give rou prices and terms. R. V. BRAWLEY. This farm is known as the Cooper 7 SS ee te Fo ot Oe, place. Sept 28-tf IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW What a Heap of Happiness it Would Bring to Statesville Homes. find to do housewore with aching back. Brings you hours of misery at leis- uce or at work. If women only knew the cause— that : Backache pains kidneys, ’Twould save much needless woe. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure sick kid- neys. " Statesville people endorse this: Mrs. R. S. Powell, living at 708 Tradd street, Statesville, N. C., says: “For sometime previous to using Doan’s Kidney Pills, I had felt miser- able, and could not find the source of my trouble. Dull dizzy spelis caused me much suffering, and there was a severe pain across the small of my back. I felt generally languid and there was a noticeable lack of energy and ambition. I was finally advised to try Doan’s Kidney Pills, and im- mediately procured them at Hall’s drug store. They improved my con- dition in every way, and a_ further use brought about a complete cure. Iam glad to give Doan’s Kidney Pills my endorsement.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s— and take no other. EE I, TS, New Line of MAHOGANY DRESSERS and Chiffoniers and Princes for girls, up to date in styles. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. —_—_—_+< > come from sick Sce our line of Carpets just ar- rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ADS tt tere ee 5 cents a live. 3 times.......... ee 4 cents a line. 6 tIMeS........-..-0000 3%, cents a line. DG tHACS...2- oes oneone 3 cents a jin. FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- ing and basement. . Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 ——— AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N. C. 9-17-26t WANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in.town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. MARTHA M. MOORE, TEACHER OF piano and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-tf BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM A. W. Holler Plumbing Co., Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St WANTED—Messenger boy. Western Union Telegraph Co., city VANTED TO BUY ABOUT 125 Acres of land with improvements from 4 to 6 miles of Statesville. R. V. Brawley. D&W Sep 28 tf FOR RENT—A Good Two Horse farm, with outbuildings and barns only one and a quarter miles from the city. Apply to W. H. H. Greg- ory. sep24 tf soue HOROHOFONOHOROHOHCHeg, ® PLANT JUICE REMEDIE At the Store of Quality STATESVILLE DRUG C0.5 a Prescriptionists. Phone No. 89. @ PHOUCH OHO OC ONOHONONOEHC eR, ——— @09S9HSOHOCOSSOOSSSOSC SEG, The Talk of the Town! What? ® 5, B. Miller’s Great Hat Sale! s $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 Styles reduced to Stop long enough tc look at the styles on display in our show window. ). b. MILLER iS Sthoe Man No Goods Charged in this Sale. NOOK SCSSSCSEOSOSOOOGCEOCE9OE WANTED—BY THE AMERICAN Cotton and Business University of Milledgeville, Ga., students to take one or more of our courses in cot- ton grading, buying and selling. Business courses of bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, or Telegra- phy and Railroad course. Positions guaranteed under reasonable con- ditions. consolidated catalog. lege South. Largest col Sept 28-tf : THE STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST CU. 3 Of Statesville, N. C. - IS PREPARED to transact all 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 roethcds. Four per cent. psid on tirae and savings deposits DE R E GP S S HO SO Q V I O O O D HI G Y . OA TA I W A N EB S D UAPITAL STOCK............ sc ee ee .$40,006.00 SHAREHOLDERS LIABILITY.........00.-.s00ceseees -$40,000.00 STRPLUS ANY UNDIVIDED PROFITS............€30,000.00 TovaL RESOURCES OVER......ccccccsoeeees +--+. 440,000.00 OCFFICERS KE. Steele, President, E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres, D. M. Ausley, Sec and Treasurer, C. E. RUGHEY, Assistant Secy. and Treas W. G. CULERETH, Manager Savings Department CO D E , ED L DL D1 DO M E CO C O 91 6 8 ID B 49 0 8 PD I wS O E HO T S wr 0EDE0OC O08 DE CBDOCOOSOOC ECOL EUS. A Show Down still a fact that “QUALITY” IS THE best yarn, be-t colors, best for the goods of “quality.” In a sharpcontest nothing but “quality” and appearance figure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery and the * BEST” Black are the goods of Quality. Me ee been said, all your pursuasive argument exhausted, it is ONLY TEST OF VALUE To get best results you must have the best of every thing machines and best help, with such a combination you cap produce the best of what are making. We have all of the above. Ask your dealer Binder twine, ice cream Be b e : ply tarred roofing. Galvanized A full line of implements. lina eh th th e t h th et h th e y : ar y THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL Field fence, Ellwood poulury and rabbit fence. No. = long leaf pine shingles. Painted “V”’ crimped roofing The celebrated Cartright metal shingles, the fourth c Sole agent for G * Devoe paint, Heath & Milligan paint. The See Nissen wagons roof pane eee offered on this market. pipe. ull line of everything the farmer need i sortment duilding materials to be found in wate SS San Yaro- EVANS HARDWARE COMPANY FEPEPES SESE EPI SEE PERL D YOUR NEEDS SUPPLIED HER. ¢ freezers, Hammocks, American car just in t elastic cement Pomona Terra eotta be t h tt t th e t th tb e o e , Write at once for ourj nes O5990KX Praize the methods em- ployed by this bank for the conduct of its busi- ness, Fair and courteous treatment is always ex. ; antial Business Meu! tended to our depositors, § whether their deposits are large oremall. Itisour desire that our reputa. tion for justice and wef dealing should equal that for fipancial integrity an Iv Wy si solidity. <2 wou necess your x Merchants and Farmers’ Bank grade OF STATESVILLE — INCORPOW ATED letin f thé | OFFILERS: Copie L. T. STIMPSON, Pres.; C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres.; F. B. to th BUNCH, Sec. & Treas.; J. A. KNOX, Asst. Sec. & Treas. Le Directors: a L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson, ©. S. Tomlin, R. R. Reid, Let th J. A. Knox, W.S. Page, Geo. B. Nicholson, L. K. Lazen- will b by, E. G. Gaither, J. R. Hill, E. B>-Watts. the ca _ erty d OOOO SES HOSOHOGSOHOOOOSSOOOK the cc under schoo the CG houses contra school At new s as ne believ: i houses ‘ ing da IST. Strength-Financial Strength - Sea 2ND. The care with whichthe- : prope Bank is Managed. ; sone pegegecesenecacecje 80909090978. > 20087 2220s eae ete SEVERAL THINGS Are to be considered in selecting your Bank on PS S SP S P R P S P R P SS ut OB O S U S U S U B 0 S U B D S 0 S 0 S 0 S 0 S D S U E 0 E 0 8 0 E 0 8 L E 0 8 0 8 T 08 0 8 He be TE E TO T S HE E D ET E ED EE ID E TH O T bt be : - 3 during e SRD. The courtesy and spiritof Se E ofaccomodationdisplayed { a f by thel Officers and Em- erty 2 5 ployees. ae $ 4TH. The banking experience of ers ar 5 Officers. point 3 STH. The ability of the bank to ; schiodl Properly anid Prompily pende 3 Handle all Your Business | as : To Those Desiring the Embodi- aa : ment of These Features are past 3 ; Offered The Service of THE = | OF STATESVILLE : 5 8 olent aftern the cq = i Cor 080 OBR 080 OR Oe ee oe B08O trans 5 080 0808060608080808060 The in the if} d more a 5 ter, w Mands heavy, Get us five yearly subscribers to The EV Mascot, paid in advance, and get one of the bea China Sets we are giving as premiums. 4 Warning lo Teachers WHITE SUPT. ISSUES A CARD. Reminds Instructors, Committeemen and Other School Officers of Their Duties—School Books—Care of Buildings and Other Matters. Superintendent L. O. White of the county schools, ever watchful for the best interests of the children practi- cally placed in his hands for their education and the school property of the county, this morning issued a card to the teachers, committeemen and other school officers of Iredell. This card is most timely and shows the keen interest the energetic super- intendent takes in the work he has in hand. In appointed manner Mr. White calls attention to a number of ex- tremely important matters, among them the use of unauthorized text books, the grading of work and the care of school property. Superintendent White’s card is as follows: A Card to the Teachers, Cummittee- men and Other School Officers in Iredell County. I beg to call the attention of the teachers and patrons of the public scnools to section 4062 cf tn. school law making it unlawful to use in the public schools any text-bcooks except those on the adopted list. A list of the adopted books will be furnished free upon application to me. 1 call your special attention to Hill’s ‘‘Young People’s History of North Carolina,’’ and Peele’s “Civil Government.’’ They are both excel- lent text-books on important subjects by North Carolina authors. These books should be taught in every school in the county. I wish to call your atention to the necessity of grading the work in all your schools in accordance with the graded course of study adopted for grades one to seven and found in Ed- ucation Bulletin No. 7. This bul- letin contains most valuable sugges- gestions to teachers for teaching most of the common _ school _ branches. Copies of it may be had by applying to this office. Let me urge you to take every pre- caution for the care and protection of the school houses and property. Let the teachers understand that they will be held strictly responsible for the condition of the houses and prop- erty during the school term, and let the committeemen understand that, under section 4147 of the _ public school law, they are entrusted with the care and custody of all school houses and property, with power to control them for the interests of the schools antl the cause of education. At great expense we are building new school houses in Iredell county as never before, and I have reason to believe that some of our new school houses and school furniture are be- ing damaged on account of the care- lessness of those in charge of the property. Many school houses are left open after school hours and during vacation to be at the mercy of every passerby. It is the duty of public school officials to take the same care of the public school prop- erty as they would take of their pri- vate property. Let us not forget that we as teach- ers and officers occupy the stragetic point in the public school system of our county, and the success of the schools this year will be largely de- pendent upon our activity, fidelity and wisdom. The responsibility and labor are great, but the results will be infinite. With heartfelt gratitude for your past kindness and loyal support and with best wishes for a happy and successful year’s work, I am Very truly yours, L. O. WHITE, County Supt. of Schools. ——_~++ ar Benevolent Association. The first fall meeting of the Benev- olent Association was held yesterday afternoon in the grand jury room of the court house with the president, Mrs. A. L. Coble in the chair. Considerabie routine business was transacted. The association now has about $50 in the treasury but will require much more for the work of the coming win- ter, when it is expected that the de- Mands upon it may be unusually heavy. ,)Good middling.. ...-.- Statesville, N. C., Wednesday REV. MR. LUTZ HOME. He Attended a Very Successful Meet- ing of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod at New Market, Virginia. The Evangelical Lutheran Tennes- see Synod, which held its annual ses- sion in New Market, Va., September 23-27 inst., is composed of three con- ferences, viz: one in North Carolina met recently in Statesville, one in South Carolina and one in Virginia. It formerly had one conference in Tennessee. About 30 years ago this conference Withdrew and organized the Holston Synod. Rev. W. A. Lutz who attended the recent session of this body arrived home last night. He reports a very full synod and a great deal of import- ant business transacted. This body raised for benevolent and missionary purposes the past year more than $10,000. One young man, Rev. Wise, of Newton, was or- dained to the office of the ministry. The next session will be held in St. Paul’s church, Newberry county, S. C. The United Synod of the South, composed of the Virginia, North Car- olina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mis- sissippi, South West Virginia and Holston synods wil! hold its bienjial session in Savannah, Ga., October 7- 12, 1908. S This body is composed of one pas- tor and one lay delegate for every 1,000 communicants. This general body directs all the Home and For- eign missionary work, the orphans’ home and the publication business of the Southern Lutheran Church. On last Sunday Rev. Lutz preach- ed two semons in and near Mt. Jack- son, Va. ——_—__4<+<-—__ — TWELVE COUNTIES GO “DRY.” Two Hundred and Ejighty-Nine Sa- loons Voted Out in Ohio. Columbus, O., Sept., 29.—Twelve counties voted today under the Rose law and all went dry by majorities ranging from a few hundred to more than 2,000. The number of saloons affected is 289. Most of the counties which voted today are largely agri- cultural, but Scito and Lawrence counties have a large urban popula- tion in Portsmouth and Ironton, re- spectively. Altogether 16 of the 88 counties in the state have held local option elections and all have gone “dry.” The total number of saloons voted out is 390. ———__~++@>-e————_ COTTON MARKET. Prices at wagon: Strict Good middling........... 9 Middling-. 2... --.-- Stains and Tinges.. The market was cS New York Market. The New York market showed but little change. Spot closed at 9:30. Futures closed as follows: OCEODEE oi - « wine wine «wei 8.93 DICCOMIDEH 2 oi inn eleie wim ele in ie 8.68 POTEAE inte a (cie clei = «ia ai cnet 8.53 IVR SE OR Se le as coat we cole: elim ins « 8.59 ——++@>er—_—” Train Dispatcher Here. Mr. H. H. Mills, chief train dis- patcher at Lakeland, Fia., is a visitor in the city. He arrived Tuesday to visit his father, Mr. H. M. Mills and his sister, Miss Nanie Mills. This is the first visit Mr. Mills has made to his old home in some years and he says that he sees many changes, most of them in the line of impyovements. New business blocks have been erected where vacant lots existed, new faces are on the streets and there is a general hustle and bustle about the city that did not exist in the days he lived here. ———_-~+ roe A Long Illness. Mr. Edgar Moore, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore, who live in the vicinity of Bloomfield, is slowly recovering from a long siege of typhoid fever. He has been confined since the 8th of August. About the 31st of Au- gust, when he had almost recovered, he suffered a relapse and for some days his condition was critical. He is not yet able to sit up. Time to Register. The registration books in this city will open tomorrow, October Ist at 9am On each Saturday the various reg- istristrars will sit in their precincts from 9 a. m., until sun down and at other times will register all qualified to register at any place. The books will close on Saturday, J October 24th at sundown. Shot Bows ARVONIA IN STATE GF TERROR. N. M. Gregory Victim of Thomas- Zimmerman Band—Armed Citizens Patrol The Streets to Prevent Out- laws From Carrying Out Threat to Burn Town. Richmond, Va., Sept 29.—At Ar- vonia, Buckingham county, lasi night, N. M. Gregory, a well-known busi- ness man and capitalist, is lying a’ the point of death, while a posse of « hundred men is scouring the woods for a trace of the Thomas-Zimmer- man band of outlaws who shot him. The outlaws are reported to have taken up a_ strong. position in the forest between the James and Slate rivers, where it is believed they wii] make a despérate stand if an attempt is made to arrest them. The shooting of Gregory is believ- ed to have been in a spirit of revenge because of testimony which he recent- iy gave against Arthur and Benjamin Zimmerman and Charies and William Thomas, which testimony led to the conviction of the men for housebreak- ing. Shortly after the four men made félr escape, assembied the dis- persed gang about them and began to terrorize the neighborhood. Men and women in <Arvonia, including Gregory, received letters signed by the Zimmermans and Thomases threatening to burn the town and lynch the inhabitants. The country- side is said to be in sympathy with the outlaws. Gregory alleges that two women whom he met on the road Saturday night gave the signal that resulted in the shooting. The identity of these women cannot be ascertained. The town of Arvonia is being pa- trolled tonight by armed citizens, who fear that the outlaws may at- tempt to execute their threat to burn the place. The women of the town are panic-stricken, many of them flee- ing to larger communities in antici- pation-of bloodshed. —_——-+- +o With the Sick. A young child of Dr. V. M. Moser of Claremont, Catawba county is at the home of the Misses Thomas on Center street suffering with a throat trouble which the physicians are un- able to diagnose. Mrs. J. E. Colvert has returned from Salisbury where she was called last Saturday because of the critical illness of her sister-in-law, the wife of Dr. John Gaither who is in a san- atorium there. Miss Hattie Robbins is seriously ill with fever at the Billingsly. Mrs. J. D. Cox continues very ill at the Billingsly hospital. Miss Mae Vickery, who has been ill with typhoid fever at the Billingsly. was sent to the home of her brother, Mr. J. W. Vickery, today. Mr. Sidney Fleming, who has been ill at the Billingsly, is fast recovering. ont Had Permission to Take Wood. Tom McLelland was before Magis- trate Sloan late yesterday afternoon charged with stealing wood from the brick yard. It was shown that the negro had been given permission by Superinten- dent Horton to take away some kind- ling wood and as it was not in evi- dence that he had done more than this, ‘Judge Sloan discharged him. He had been seen leaving the yard with an armful of wood and it was the natural supposition of one who did not know of the above permission that he was committing a theft. —__t-+<>-___—_ Meeting of Heptasophs. Statesville Conclave, ~ Independent Order of Heptasophs held a very en- joyable and enthusiastic meeting last night. District Deputy Supreme Archon John B. Sloan pf Rock Hill, S. C., was present and gave an interesting talk on the work and general stand- ing of the order. a No Preaching at Amity. There will be no preaching at the Amity A. R. P. church next Sunday as the pastor will be away. Gov. Glenn will speak at the Court House Friday at 2 p. m. Ladies especi- ally invited to hear him. by | (atlaws = Unemployed fi Lonvention LOOKING } | ' MEN — Mest of The Delegates Declare Them- selves to be Just Plain Hoboes and Said They Are Proud of It—A Pic- turesque Gathering. New Yory, Sept 29.—Two hundred Weary-locking men, most of whom declared they were plain “hoboes” and has oi it, hanced in their «pPe- dentiais at the Manhattan Lyceum, in East oS street, last night, and organized the preliminary session of the Unemployed. The convention wiil continue sev- eral days and, while it is not intend- ed to piace any ticket in the field, i is the purpose of the delegates to ex- prses their opinions upon any nation- al issues and to point out to the pow- ers that be how employment could be provided for those now compelled to beg or starve. It was a_ picturesque gathering, composed of shabbily dressed men, many of whom plainly showed the want of food, but those who were drawn there through idle curiosity were surprised at the intelligence and he eloquence of most of the speakers. The controlling spirit of the meeting was J. Eads How, known as the “‘Mil- lionaire Hobo,’’ who has surrendered a comfortable inheritance because of his sympathy with the “submerged tenth.’? He presided and addressed all the delegates and speakers as “Brother.”’ Before the meeting there was a parade and the marchers caried ban- ners with legends like these: “We cannot find work; we may not beg, but we can and will change the conditions.”’ “This is the first parade of the un- employed—we trust it will be the last —the unemployed and the Brother-J ood Weifare Association.’’ “Twenty-five thousand unemploy- ed walk the streets every night. Is there any reason for it?’ “The city, the state and the gov- ernment can give us work. Why ion’t they do it?” Invitations had been sent to all the prominent candidates to’ be present at the convention, and the secretary read letters of regret from Secretary Loeb, for the president; from Wil- liam J. Bryan, William H. Taft, Eu- zene V. Debs, Thomas Watson, Gov- ernor Hughes, Mayor McClelland and a dozen other prominent men and candidates. The main topic of the session was “National Health and the Unemploy- ed.”’ Several New York physicians spoke with men who declared them- selves tramps and hoboes. Socialism permeated the gathering, and many political speeches of a soci- alistic character were made. Topics of general interest to the unemployed will be discussed and erystalized in resolutions. A -——____—_ A COLLECTING TOUR. Sheriff W. A. Summers Will Com- mence His Annual Rounds Next Monday for the Receipt of Taxes— Will Have Company. Sheriff W. A. Summers will start on Monday next for a visit to vari- ous points in the county for the pur- pose of ecllecting taxes. The candidates for the legislature and a number of the county officials will accompany the sheriff. The itinerary will be as follows: Bryantsville, Monday, October 5. Evalin, Tuesday, October 6. Jennings’ Store, Wednesday, Octo- ber 7. Houstonville, Thursday, October 8. Harmony, Friday, October 9. lin, —— y, October 10. Cool Springs, Monday, October 12. Were ee Store, Wed- nesday, October 14. Seott’s, Thursday, October 15. Bradford’s Store, Friday, October 16th. Elmwood, Saturday, October 17. Troutman, Monday, October 19. Brawley’s School House, Tuesday, October 29. Mooresville, SA P. A. Shinn’s Store, Thursday, Oc- tober 22. Statesville, Friday, October 23. —_—_—_~<>-4 > ——___—_- Mr. Howard Stirrett of Charlotte, recently visited Mr. J. Mac Connelly but has returned to his home. Wednesday, October Popular Republican Candidate a Sheriff is Kicked in the Head by a Horse and Has a Narrow Escape. This city was thrown into a gen- uine flutter of excitement last night by the announcement that Mr. B. P. Young, the popular blacksmith and radical candidate for sheriff of Ire- dell county had been kicked in the head by a horse and probably fatally injured—for Mr. Young is well known about the city and is deserved- ly popular with all, irrespective of party or creed. Fortunately, however, the first re- ports were greatly exaggerated and as soon as this became known the ex- citement gradually cooied down. As it was, however, Mr. Young re- ceived severe injuries and will proba- bly be confined to his home for some days despite his rugged constitution: Pink, as he is known to his small army of friends had just finished shoeing a horse owned by Mr. D. A. Miller. He had taken his clipping device and had already clipped the long hair from the lower extremities of the animals front legs. Just as he started in to do the same at the other end of the beast the animal kicked the unfortunate man squarely in the side and near the crown of the head. He was rendered insensible/ and at first it was thought that he had been killed. As soon as it was discovered that life was still left in the limp form, the injured man was hurried tc Dr. Long’s sanatorium where he was attended by Drs. Long and Sharpe. He was on the- operating table for nearly an hour and a small portion of the skull was removed. This, however, was in the nature of a chip or splinter and it was found that there had been no fracture. Mr. Young soon regained con- sciousness and was taken to his home on Kelly street where there were many solicitous callers. oe Today the injured man has boon resting as easily as-could be expected and has been asleep for a greater portion of the time. Even last night he was able to be up and converse with his friends. At 3 p. m. today it was not thought that he would suffer any serious con sequences as a result of the mishap other than an exceedingly sore head for some days to come. It was a mighty close call for Pink Young, allright. 1 CRAZY MAN ABROAD. Guard From the Morganton Hospital Is Here Looking for a Patient that Escaped Sometime Last Night. Mr. J. M. Long, an atenuaht of the Morganton hospital for the insane, ar- rived in the city this morning. He was looking for one of the pa- tients that escaped from that institu- tion last night, some time after mid-| night. The fugitive’s name is Williams. He is a state patient and as his home is in Yadkin county, the hospital au- thorities thought very likely that he might head in that direction and that he would stop here. Mr. Long, how- ever could find no trace of him. The man made his escape by loosening some screws and removing several window guards. He was in his proper place at mid-' night. He is considered harmless and it would not be noticed that he is ment- ally unballanced unless one had a° more or less extended conversation with the man. He is very tall, about 6 feet two inches, is dressed in a light suit. and wears a broad brim black hat. Heis rather dark skinned and about 34 years ol@. - ee —— —+<&-e__-—- To Assist in Son’s Installation. Rev. tor of the Associate Reformed Pres“ byterian church at Amity will leave tomrrow for Steele Creek and there will be no preaching at ‘his church next Sunday. Mr. Love goes to Steele creek to assist in the installation of his son, Rev. C. Y. Love as pastor of the church at that place. : The installation services will be held on Friday and besides Mr. Love, Dr. G. R. White of Griffith and Dr. Duncan of Charlotte will take part in the services. ——_—_—_-o- <4 -2_____—- For a mild, easy action of the bow- els, a single dose of Doan’s Regulets isenough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them. ——_++@>>—_—_ g Mr. William Walalce has returned from a trip to New York. ¢ Evening, Sepieawer 30, 1968. ae Rs No. 324 CO — Stage Libaston “e oe f PINK YOUNG tyouns- Ga a Chauffeur Weds Heiress SHE WILL INHERIT $1,000,000. Miss Sylvia Speer, 17 Years Old, of Atlanta, Eloping Bride.—Russell Thomas, 20 Years, Son of a Rail- road Contractor, The Groom. Atlanta, Sept. 29.—Miss Sylvia Speer, 17-year-old daughter of W. A. Speer and sole heiress to a fortune of more than $1,000,000, was secretly married to her chauffeur, Russell Thomas, about 20 yéars old, at the Congregational Church here yester- day. Rev. Mr. Atkinson officiated. The license was procured by W. B. Thom- as, a railroad contractor and father of the young man, who, when told that Miss Speer was under age, an- nounced that he would stand as her guardian, and a statement to that ef- fect was recorded. Aside from the young man’s father, tnere were pres- ent «nly a feu of his frierds. 211 of » Whom are chauffeurs’ foi -vealthy Atlantans. The young couple took a train for Washington. W. A. Speer is a son of a former treasurer of Georgia and the present head of the wholesale firm of John Silvey & Co., of this city. His wife 's the only daughter of the late John Sitvey and Miss Speer is her only child. She is, therefore, sole heiress to the large Silvey fortune, which is estimated at considerably more than a million dollars. It is stated that Mr. Silvey left more than $900,- 000 in gilt-edged bonds, besides his valuable business and real estate. More than a year ago Russell Thomas applied to Mr. Speer for a position and was given employment at the store. Mr. Speer’s attention was attracted to the fact that the young man had more of a mechanicsl than a business turn of mind. and when he purchased for his Caughter a handsome six-cylinder car, Thomas was quickly educated to operate it, and was given the position of chauf- feur. From time to time since then there have been rumors that Miss Speer was deeply interested in him, and it is stated that on one occasion receat- ly brought these reports to Mrs. Speer, who threatened to discharge the gallant chauffeur, and would have done so but for the. fact that her daughter came with tears in her eyes and pleaded with her to retain him. The daughter, of course, had her way. The home of the Speers is one of the handsomest on Peachtree road, just beyond: the city limits. The house originally stood on Marietta street, nearly three miles from its present site, and was built som? years ago by Mr. Silvey. When Peachtree road rese in prominence and became the fashionable thoroughfare, the structure was taken down, stone by stone an@ brick by brick, and re- erected on its present site, one of the handsomest in the residence section. Mr. and Mrs. Speer and Mrs. Silvey. the young lady’s grandmother, now more than 80 years old, were much agitated when they learned, shortly after noon, that the wedding had taken place... They have not fol- lowed the young couple, but will make every effort to have them come back and at least: agree on some terms of separation until they are older. Mr: ‘Speer stated this after- noon that, although employed as chauffeur, the young man came of good family and that his chief objec- -| tion- to the-marriage was the extreme W. Y. Love of this city, pas- fyouth of his daughter. It is understood that he has placed the matter in the hands of an attor- ney and than one has also been employed :by- the father of the young man with a view to seeing if some amicable agreement cannot be reach- ed. - - ——_++@r-o—_ — “. _, Trial of West Ayers. Lawyer L. ©. CaCldwell of this city has been retained to assist in the defence of West Ayres who is held in Mecklenburg county under an indict- ment charging criminal assault. The case is on the calendar for Friday and will probably be taken up at that time. | a Young Tyers’ home is in this city and ffere is much local interest in the case. Lawyer E. T. Cansler of Charlotte will be associated with Mr. Caldwell in the defence. — lt SR ete oa a Som te wi at ee i OE N em ot Ne an e =e = a ao e ee e + we DR E me t e no pb n c d o n : f |g {a4 aioe #\. 4. | io Gi + a} i) 7 i ae Se e r . ea e ve Re 62 AS PE R . * ~v i a it e d ai e de e ia , ak e : se 4 wi e n : + me ae g i s ee e ss 3 as Af . : < “< = ae Fs TE FF ri s ee By eo t a : 2 AS R me go w oy 2 am e s ) Bt en s + THE EV ENING MASCO1 | when college faculties abolish “‘push DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. fice 109 Coart Street. VANCE NORWOOD, Publisher. A. H. GILMORE, City Editor. Subscription Price, - ubscription Price, - $4.00 a Year 10 Cents a Week Entered at the Postofiicein Statesville 4. C., as second-class mail matter. DEMOCRATIS 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. ¥. JOYNER. For Insurance Commissioner: J. B. 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. or 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. H. HILL- ————_-+@e—————_ Weather Forecasts. Washington, D. C., Sept. 30.—For North Carolina partly cloudy and warmer tonight. Thursday fair. ——-+@nrr———" Hear the tintinnabulation of the Bills. ——_++@>r——-—-— Mr. Dupont went off rather sud- denly. ———_++@>or—————" A Taft democrat is a political grass widower. ———~<+<@anre—————— There used to be a thing called the line-storm, you know. But it is now obsolete. ———__~+ Sno “Keep the children off the streets” eries one of the Charlotte papers. Lordy! How’d you propose to get ’em to school. ——_++@a>o— Instead of putting a little ginger into the campaign, Mr. Roosevelt has apparently tipped over the tobasco bottle. —_———_—_+<@r>-e——— The coming comet plays no favo- rites. It can be seen just as easily in Statesville as in San Francisco and you can’t see it in either town with- out a telescope. _———_2~+@>-o——"—""—~”, Those good-natured people at Faribault, Minn., who brought an elephant to the republican candi- didate’s train and invited him to take na ride, didn’t realize that Mr. Taft already has about all the circus on rushes,” as at Trinity and “‘hazing,”’{a honeymoon trip. .They put up at as at Amherst, bu: continue to play|a skyscaper hotel. Telephone 53 | eootpall. the question of the English scientific can talk but we have observed on va; men talk. Got the Wrong Door. They were newly married, and on Inconsistency aly, is apparent The bridegroom felt indisposed and the bride said she | ne Oe a would slip out and do a little shop- Hips being out of fashion this fall, ping. In due time she returned and workers at the rallies should remem- | tripped blithely up to her room, a lit- ber not to shout: “Hip! Hip! Hur- awed by the number ‘of doors that rah!’? in the stres$ of political ex-|looked alike. But she was sure of citement. her own and tapped gently on the —_—_—_++@-e—-——-—- panel. “Vinegar made from watermelons “I’m back, honey, let me in,” she is said to be superior to vinegar made | whispered. from apples’”’ says an exchange. No answer. Is vinegar ever made from ap- “Honey, honey, let me in!” she ples? called again, rapping louder. Still Se no answer. It is possible that the Des Moines “Honey, honey, it’s Alice. man who brags that he gives his} in,” she whispered. mother-in-law ‘‘five pounds of candy There was a_ silence and still no every week” is trying to kill her with |swer. After several seconds a man’s kindness. voice, cold and full of dignity, came ———_+<@r-o——_——_——_ from the other side of the door: Let me =—GCoD== 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 2s“ is prvpositi once scoping Bs, DOE eg in THREE months than they do in SIX. Draughon can convince lr pa = f 5 Hl Q RT Hl A N D tretnited iar Court Reporters write the system 0 Shorthand Draughon teaches, be- cause they know it is THE BEST. FOR FREE CATALOG and book- let. “Why Learn Telegrapby? which | explains all, call on or write INO. F. As the campaign develops, it ap- “Madam, this is not a beeh Wve; it’s pears that under the iridescent rain- | 2 bathroom.’’—Mountain Pine. bow of “my policies” there was what —_——_+ +e is usually to be found on earth when a rainbow appears—a little mud. — —_~++ ero Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, secabies—Doan’s Oint- We cannot answer with authority| ment. At any drug store. —_——_++@>-—_—_ ventleman who asks whether a spirit ‘ : 5 See our line of Carpets Just ar- rious occasions that spirits make| rived and now ready to deliver. Call at once. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. ——_~+<+@o——_—— The Wilmington Star says: “If Bryan could only force Roosevelt to take the stump in behalf of his man Friday the Democrats would carry a lot of what are now considered sure- ly Republican states.’’ ~ ——_~<+ ao A fashion journal says that the skirt pocket is coming in, and that rh x many of the ladies’ skirts show it. | ()- | N IGH I We don’t know much about such And All Week. things, but judging by some of the fashion papers, if the new-style skirts Williams Comedy are going to have pockets they will PRESENTS “THE MOONSHINERS | SWEETHEART” THIS IS ANARCHY. And High-Class Vaudeville A business man _ of the city has handed the editor of this paper a note purporting to be a news item with the request that he comment upon it. No comment is necessary. The note simply shows that there are some people, even in this section, who profess feelings that smack strongly of anarchy. It was as follows: ‘<A man who is considered a prom- inent business man of the county, made the statement that he heard a man, who was as good as himself or any one else, and could prove as Prices-- 1 5 25 35 Cis good a character, say that he would ’ ? 5 do nothing to suppress “night riders.” Such a statement coming from any man’s lips is absolute proof that he could not be a man of good character WU i. ’ at heart, andis really a dangerous int sto n=-Salem S o Big Event. MATINEE SATURDAY. man to leave in a community. Every true citizen knows that a man who would not suppress such lawless action is himself guilty of the sentiment of the crime. ———__++<2-o———_——_ The progressive people of Win- ston-Salem are spending $10,060 in Building New Fair Grounds Raise Our Own Meat. According to reports, meat has ad- vanced in price in the Western mar- kets, due it is stated to the scarcity of cattle and hogs and the high price] which are located in the North- of grain. In the above there is both | western suburbs of the city, di- a lessor and an appeal to Southern | rectly on the Southern and N. & farmers, to raise our own meat sup- W. Railroads. The electric cars ply. Strange as it may seem, the will also run to the gates of the prohibition law which will soon go grounds. New buildings are be- into effect, will doubtless cause some ing erected, also the largest advance in the price of meat in North Grand Stand in the State. Carolina. The reason is very plain There are houses for Poultry, when it is considered that every still Pigs and Cattle, and barns and house has been a cattle pen and a pig stables for Horses. sty where a large number of cattle Water will be found in all parts and hogs were grown and fattened of the grounds and the Park will for the market. It must be remem-| be brilliantly lighted at night bered that a large portion of North with electricity. The Fair is open Carolina is not a cattle growing | tO all counties in Piedmont North country but it should be made so, Carolina, and everybody caD and especially with abolishing of the compete for premiums. still house and the not very credita-|. Extensive preparations are be- ple dependence upon the West for | #28 made for a much that we eat. It has always - been a foolish policy to have our Great Fair October 6, 7, 8 and 9 smoke-house and corn-cribs located to a great extent in the West and nn : : : DIDDY ; the sooner we realize this the better Everything ec See for the : ee entertainmentand amusement of as a financial proposition and a bless- the eople There will be tw ing to the Southland.—Winston Re- fine se ee music splendid see ublican. wy ca oe siege —e hibitions of all kinds—an airship, ere free Dog and Pony Show anda a ag ed Wild West Show. Free attrac- Lynchburg, Va., Sept. 29.— George | tions going on all the time. The Wilson, colored, was arrested here to- Mid-Way will be the best ever day as a fugitive from North Carolina seen and free of objectionable where he escaped while doing a 15-| toatures An orator es world- wide reputation will b2 present. year term for criminal assault. He was sent up from Smithfield to Ra- -There will be so many things « > leigh and escaped from the road force|going on at Winston-Salem = 2 5 in Hyée-tounty some months ago. - ee He was picked up on _ suspicion by — Meee ig a feet : ¥ | goes then will find the gates open Spécial Agent Fortescue and made 2| ang every body glad to. see every- confession. *Vilson was released a | body else. r short time ago from Richmond jail,} @, E. Webb, General Manager where he did eighty days for railway | wij] be glad ee send catalogs ae tresspass. to furnish any other information. ee ee ee Weshould notforgetto state Heavy, impure blood makes a|that the railroads will give re- muddy, pimply complexion, head-j| duced rates. aches, nausea, indigestion. ‘Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. I WILL GIVE $5 CASH FOR ONE Burdock Blood Bitters makes the| of the 42-piece dinner sets offered as plood rich, red, pure—restores per-| Premiums bythe Mascot. Address DRAUGHON, President DRAUGHON’S PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (We also Teach by Mail) Raleigh, Knoxville, Nashville, Co- lumbia or Washington, D. ¢. SOUTHERN RAILWAY (0. fireat Highway of Trade and Travel Through the Southern States —_—— Tbhrovgh Pullman Sleeping Cars on palatial trains between the principal Cities and Resorts of the South. H:gh-class Dining Cars. Many delightiulSummer and Wiater Resorts on and reached by Southern Railway. “Phe Land of the Sky,” “The Sapphire Country,” in ecenic Western North Carolina; beau- tiful at all seasons. Hotels of the highest cla3s. For detailed information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or R. L. VDRNON, T. P. A., Charlotte, N.C. S.H. HARDWICK, P. T.M., W.H. TAYLOE,G. P. A., Washibgton, D. C. 100 Visiting Cards for 90 Cts. Mail 50 cents in stamps for 100 Fine Visiting Cards. State whether ladies’ or gents’ size. Write name plainly, and I will forward 100 of the most select Printed Cards a* once. All letters in addition to the name are 2 cents each. The address or name of business, ete., must be fig- ured so—2 cents for every letter; periods. commas, etc., not to be !Gounted. Samples sent upon request if you will mail letter enclosing 2c. stamp to pay postage. Cabinet of 50 De Luxe Wedding Invitations with all Envelopes for $3.50. The best in this line. All orders over 50 cents should be sent by postoffice money order or check to R. Ambrose Miller, 209 East 42nd St. New York. I Know of Some Good Bargains! in Second-Hand Go-Carts, Furniture, ete. If you want to buy or sell see ma , : ; All Repair Work Given Prompt Attention. The Repair Man. FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS every day and a nice line of FRUITS in season. Your trade will be appreciated in the Fruit and Fish and Oyster line. IREDELL CAFE W. W. GAITHER, Prop. >]> FE 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. 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MERRIAM So a Springfield, Mass. ft | STATESVILLE HOUSE po FURNISHING 0° Cle. ing Cia ST Or both for They date "OR SALE Two hundred and fifty-two acres ° tine farming land, 15 miles north- st of Statesville; 125 acres in cul- vivation, 40 of which is fine creek ottom, balance in timber. New »ine-room, two story frame, metal roof dwelling, one six-room dwelling :wo small tenant houses, two large ayns and out-buildings, three wells ond abundance of fruit. In one mile of school and churches in healthy ocation. One hundred and two acres of nice arm land 4 1-4 miles from Statesville, 40 aeres in cultivation, 35 in timber. two small dwellings, good out-build- ings and nice orchard. For further information call on or write ERNEST G. GAITHER SPECIAL AGENT, Insurance, Stocks and Real Estate. Phone No. 23. Statesville, N.C. 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 for these two things alone. :-: i-:) &: : Twelve Years Experience in the general care of clothing Cleaning, Pressing and Repar- ing. Clothing called for ana return- ed promptiy. - CLUB RATES $1 PER MONTH STATESVILLE PRESSING CLUB Bryan and Taft Both to Speak Here. On August 28th we will have both the Bryan and Taft records | Ladies and gentlemen. | lax Notice and County Canvass! I will be at the following places on the dates named for the collection of taxes: Bryantsville, Monda g, October 5. Evalin, Tuesday, October 6. Jennings’ Store, Wednesday, October 7. Houstonville, Thursday, October 8. Harmony, Friday, October 9. Olin, Saturday, October 10. Cool Springs, Monday, October 12. W. H. H. Summer’s Store, Wednesday, Uct. 14. Scott’s, Thursday, October 15. Bradford’s Store, Friday, October 16. Elmwood, Saturday, October 17. Troutman, Monday, October 19. Brawley’s School House, Tuesday, October 20. °- Mooresville, Wednesday, October 21. P. A. 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The grand question still remains, Was the judgment just? if unjust it will not and cannot get harbor for itself or continue to have footing in this universe, which was made by other than one unjust. Enforce it by never such saluting, three readings, royal assents, blow it to the four winds with all man- ner of quilted trumpeters and pur- | suivants, in the rear of them never so many gibbets and hangmen, it will not stand, it cannot stand. “From all souls of men, from al] ends of nature, from the throne of God above, there are voices bid- ding it away, away! Does it take no warning? Does it stand, strong in its three readings, in its gibbets and artillery park? The more woe is to it, the frightfuler woe. it will continue standing, for its day, for its year, for its century, doing evil all the while. But it has one enemy who is almighty. Disso- lution, explosion and the everlast- ing Jaws of mature incessantly ad- vance toward it, and the deeper its rooting, more obstinate its continu- ing, the deeper also and huger will its ruin and overturn be. “In this, God’s world, with its wild whirling eddies and mad foam oceans, where men and nations per- ish as if without law.and judgment for an unjust thing is sternly delay- ed, dost thou think that there is therefore no justice? It is what the fool hath said in his heart. It is .; what the wise, in all times, were wise because they denied and knew torever not to be. I tell thee again, there is nothing else but justice.” The O’Gorman’s Retort. Major O’Gorman, the man “of stupendous girth and _ volcanic voice,” was a notable figure in the house of commons. “He was inde- scribably funny,” says Toby, M. P., “the real Irishman in flesh and blood—and a good deal of both— whom Charles Lever used to draw. When he stood up the house began to laugh. If he coughed, it hilari- ously cheered. When he cried, ‘dear, hear!? everybody roared.” He was the only man who could al- ways be relied on to make Dizzy’s sphinx-like face relax into a smile. The major (there was only one “ma- jor” in his day) said many a witty thing, but the cleverest of them all was his retort to a member who querulously demanded in the house, “Why are Irishmen always laying bare the wrongs of their country ?” ‘“Recause,” thundered the O’@or- man, “they want them redressed.” Where He Stood Out. One day at a dinner party, Thom- es Raikes tells us in his diary, John Wilson Croker, who was nothing if not dogmatic, flatly contradicted the old Duke of Wellington about some incident in the Waterloo cam- paign. The duke gave up the point courteously. Shortly after the dis- cussion fell upon percussion caps, and Croker again flatly contradict- ed the hero of Waterloo. “My dear Croker,” said the duke, “I can yield “ito your superior information on most points, and you may perhaps know a great deal more of what assed at Waterloo than myself, but as a sportsman I will maintain my point about the percussion caps.” Generosity. Rebecca, aged five, who claimed a handsome, heavily bearded young man, a neighbor, for a sweetheart, was asked by a young lady if she would not give her a claim also on the young man. “No,” said Rebecca positively; “I want him all to myself.” - “But won’t you give me a part of him—just a little bit?” pleaded the young lady. “You see, I baven’t any sweetheart.” “Well,” answered Rebecca, delib- erating and somewhat softened by the appeal, “you may have his whiskers.”—Harpers Weekly. What Is a “Cold” Bath By some people a comparatively high water temperature is consid- ered to be a cold enough bath. Pea le feel heat and cold differently. The test is in the bath. If a map comes out of it “in a glow,” as he should, he has touched his owp preferential temperature. If he comes out cold and rerfiains 60, he hed better reconsider “his exper?- ment. The test of success is the fact of a fine reaction —G. H. & Dabbs in Frv’s Magazine. —- = eee nnn —- =— + gb the best and lightest running Pe th tp fo e t h tp Ro B i 26 HO R O OR O R O R C aa © Prescriptionists. examine them and get our prices—we know we can please. Also a Full Line of Hardware, Stoves, Etc. At the Store of Quality $$ FS LESGEEEEEESESES SS SESES + THE SEEDING SEASON ¢ is again with us and have a ear lead of the celebrated Superior Grain Drills drill made. If in need of a drill tt to t e tb fh fh cf h e f h th ef Ba c Bo c k BO 4¢ HORONOHCEORCEOROHORCOE @ PLANT JUICE REMEDIES 5 a STATESVILLE DRUG C0. ¢ Phone No. 80. © a 3 Sa e al @ @OvCCsveccuvescoecesoaecece The Talk of the Town! ). B. Miller's Great Hat Sale! $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 Styles reduced to >L.COOS—— Stop long encugh to look at the styles on display in our show window. ). b. MILLER iS Shoe Man @ No Goods Charged in this Sale. ONSCS@SOSSSSOSCOCOCCOCCC® What? UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Most Modern and Up-To-Dat< Equipment in Iredell County. My bew eight column 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 ziven ’phone orders. G. C. Critcher Funeral Director, 107 East Broad Street. PAGS MEATS I have again opened up my Meat Market and will be glad to have your trade. Will also Handle Fresh Fish and Oysters during the season, and will have same on hand all the time. E. M. BRAWLEY - 638 CENTER STREET THE IREDELL BROOM CO. Has resumed work at the old Sharpe tanyard 9nd are man ufacturing all grader of hand made brooms We make a speciaity o: first zlass wood ready for the stove and guarantee prompt delivery. "PHONE 133. IREDELL BROOM CO. Robt. M. Mills & T. J. Wooten. -—- a 500 pair of New Hal! curtains received $2.0Y pair to $12.00. LACE CURTAINS 75e up $3.50: STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Schedule Changed. Sunday a change of the schedule of the passenger trains on the Southern took effect. No. 11 and 36 will meet here in the morning a t10:40. No. 16 from Charlotte will arrive here at 10 a. m. No. 23 from Taylorsville will arrive here at 10:10 a. m. There is no change in the schedule of Nos. 21 and 22. No. 21 is due here at 12:20 and No. 22 at 3:45 p. m. No. 12 will arrive at 6:45 p. m. No. 15 from Taylorsville making connection with 12, arriving here at 6:30 p. m. No. 35 will run on the same sched- ule arriving here at 10:22 p. m. Mrs. Dr. Moore Lady Tooth Extractor will be intown fora short stay, beginning September 28 Extracting Teeth by her PAINLESS METHOD. Office Over N. Harrison’s Clothing Store 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 dowu the kind that stays. Ix you want concrete work of any kind done let me give you a bid. OSCAR CARLSON, Rugs, all our fall stock now in. See our 9x12 AXMINSTERS AND BRUSSELL $15.00 full sine. Small sizes. STATESVILLE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. — ~ D & WO O T E N ee mt , oy ni r a i e e e a e d o i n s : 9 ts ac a Si ih n oh ee t t i n s Ta , ‘e i t SA B E S EE A ia d RR A PR E S TN ce r e Sn re r e te r oe ee ew oe = is gr a m ot OR O re PM E ER T Sa r e e s + TT ae d ha t s to a d > Me — ——— PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. James Ellis is visiting rela- tives in the city. Mrs. J. A. Haynes has returned from Mooresville where she visited her daughter, Mrs. Deaton. Mrs. J. A. Cheshire has returned to her home in Charlotte after a visit in North Iredell. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Matheson and children have returned from a visit to Taylorsville. Mrs. B. H. Adams and her young son are at Graham, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. George W. Long. Mrs. S. E. Clark of Biltmore, is a guest at the home of Alderman R. R. Clark. Mrs. F. G. Robinson and eae D. Smith who were the guests cf Mrs. D. A. Miller have returned to their home in Wilmington. Mrs. G. W. Fowler of South River, Rowan county, has returned to her home after a visit with Mrs. J. C. Irvin. Dr. E. E. Klutz of Troutman was in town t hefirst of the week. He had been at Salisbury where his brother, A. Wiley Klutz, is sick. The later has been seriously ill but is im- proving. - Lawyer L. C. Caldwell is in Tay- lorsville where he has a case on trial. Mrs. R. F. Henry left this morn- ing to visit several brothers at Char- lotte and a sister at Steel Creek. Miss Saidee Flud, one of the Socie- ty belles of Sumter, S. C., is a guest at#né home of her cousin, Miss Irene Moore on Walnut street. She re- turned with Miss Moore who recently visited at sumter. _———— New Sterling Notes. We have been having some very fine weather andthe farmers have been taking advantage of it. Communion services was held at Mount Hermon Sunday. There were seven confirmed into the church. Rev. J. Meek White and family re- turned yesterday from South Caroli- na where they have spent two weeks visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Henry Gilbert who was taken to Long’s sanatorium and underwent an operation for appendicitis is im- proving. Miss Letha Davidson spent last Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Ethel, Della and Lillian Brady. Miss Alice Pope spent last Satur- day night with Miss Magie Waugh, near Stony Point. Mr. Charlie Gilbert is wearing a smile. It’s a girl. Misses Jennie and Gertrude Gray have gone to Statesville to enter school. Mr. and Mrs. Linden Pope spent last Sunday with Mr. ard Mrs. J. A Pope. Mrs. Henry Summers who has been sick for some time does not improve fast. Mr. Allen Stevenson is painting his house. Mrs. Willie Nash and family spent last Saturday night with Mr. and and Mrs. John Pope. ~ Miss “Maysie Pope has been visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Allen Stevenson recently. Mr. Ephriam Morrison who has been sick for some time, is improving some. Mr. Jake Benfield has bought the farm of Mr. Otis Shook and will move to it soon. Miss Mamie Sherrill of near Eufola has been visiting Miss Maud Brady. Mr. Boyce Pope left last week for South Carolina where he will spend some time working with the bridge gang. BLUE BELL. a NN Death of J. Reece Guy. Mr. J. Reece Guy, a respected resi- dent of ConcorG township, died last night at Dr. Loéng’s sanatorium. Some days ago Mr. Guy was brought to the sanatorium for an op- eration. He was suffering from dia- betes and blood poisoning and was very low. It was not thought that he had sufficient vitality to stand the operation and ‘it was not performed. The dec@éased was a prosperous farmer and 62 years of age. He was a confederate veteran and a devout member of the Stony Point Methodist church. Besides a widow, the deceased is survived bY seven children. Four of these are sons and are as follows: Baxter, who lives at Concord, Walter of Rowan, Fred, who lives in Texas and Thomas, who has always lived with his brother. His daughters are Mrs. T. M. Halli- burton of Stony Point, Mrs. R. S. White of Stony Point and Miss Cora Guy who lived at home. Two brothers, John W. Guy of Bethany and J. O. Guy of Concord survive as do also two sisters, Miss Margaretie Guy and Mrs. Eliza Combs of Con- cord. The widow is a sister of Mr. M. L. Hoover of Bloomfield. The remains were taken to Stony Point at noon today and the funeral services were held at a late hour this afternoon at the Methodist church, the Rev. T. E. Weaver Officiating. SENATOR OVERMAN CONFIDENT. Junior Senator Thinks That the Elec- tion Will put Bryan in the White House—Says Things are Running Towards Bemocracy Sure. Senator Lee S. Overman thinks Bryan will certainly be elected. He talks confidently of his election and believes that the next House will be Democratic. Mr. Overman thinks all signs point to Bryan’s election. The west. he says, is for Bryan, and thousands of voters who have been marchiryg in Republican parades and voting for Roosevelt are now for Bryan. He thinks Indiana safely Democratic and also that Ohio will go for Bryan and Democracy. Mr. Overman has been in the cam- paign for a number of weeks and will be active during the next month. Senator Overman is in good form and is holding up nicely under the arduous campaigning he is going through. ———_*~ > > MOORESVILLE VOTES BCNDs. Election Passed Off Quietly and the Vote was Very Light—For Streets and Water Works. Mooresville had an election yester- day but so quietly did it pass off that a stranger in thet town would never have guessed that it was in progress. The election was on an issue of 325,000 in bonds for street improve- 7: PLANTERS’ WAREHOUSE OPEN. Ww A NT A DS Fobacco Season Has Commenced in | Earnest—Sales Were Held Yester- | 1 tiMP.............++---+- 5 cents a line. day and Today. ROS ee 4 cents 4 tine. The Planters Warehouse is now 6 fimes.................4 31, cents a line open for its seascn’s work IO pamen 3 CeBts a line. Since the close of last season a number of improvements have been: por SALE—31 Acres of land, one made in the big nuilding. A number mile South of depot on public road. of new stalls have been added and Three room dwelling, 12 acres of other things have been done that will; y-oodland. Ernest G. Gaither, contribute to the convenience of the; Statesville, N. C. patrons. The first sale was held yesterday | FOR RENT—ONE STORE BUILD- and there was another this morning.! ing and basement. Best retail stand in the city. Statesville Real- ty and Investment Co. Sept.19 In the absence of Auctioneer A. G Matiock, Postmaster J. W. C. Long officiated at both these sales. Mr. Matlock will be here next week At the two sales already held the yrices have ruled high all things con- AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE Magnetic Comb and Brush. Big Commission. Address J. L. Cor- natzer, Statesville, N.C. 9-17-26t One ae eman who was present at the sale this morning said that he had been at several of the sales a Winston recently and that the prices here were fully equal to those in that place. ‘ The local manufacturers say they will use fully twice as much tobacco this year as last and would be pleased | wana M. MOORE, TEACHER OF if they could secure all the tobacco they need in the local market. SANTED—THE MUSIC LOVERS of Statesville to know that the Chas. M. Stieff expert Piano tuner will be in town Monday, Sept. 14, 15, 16. Those wanting tuning done will address W. L. Austin, general delivery. pianc and sight singing. Phone A 247 9-8-ti --——— << An Old-Fashioned Woman. BUY YOUR GASOLINE FROM s is th a] Foo -fachinnea Ls l. This is the tale of an old-fashioned A Holler Plumbing Co., woman. Her husband, who had ac- ca wealth as the vears went Phone 61., 127 W. Broad St ments and waterworks and an addi- tional $10,000 for schools. Both issues carried. the 325.900 | issue by 15 votes and _ the schoo! bonds by 32 votes. The vote was very light and but; little interest was manifested in the election. —_———_ +e Four Babies in 18 Months. Two sets of twins in less than 18 months—all four strong and healtus —compose the contribution of Mr. wards the anti-race suicide move- ment. The rounger twins are three Mrs. Tuck's father had two sets oi family of her husband twins have also not infrequent. The younger twins are boys.—N. Y. Dispatch. ————_~+<< oe ~~ . During 1907 375 miles of improvr- ed highwars were completed in New York state. 600 miles were placed un- der contract. and plans and specifica- tions were adopted for 480 miles more. ——_ ~~ ~« > A youngster in Belfast, Me.. when was a republican. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts 307.564. 73 Overdrafts. secured and unsecured 1.556.60 Banking house. _fu rri- ture and fixtures 30,000.00 Demand loans 14.000,00 Due from banks 13.673.01 Cash items 4.576.31 Gold Coin £20.090.00 Silver Coin 2.986.382 National Band and otherU.S. Notes 7.934.00 30,010.82 Total 2401.381.56 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in S40,000.00 Surplus fund 30,000.00 Undivided profits 3,009.02 Notes and bills re-dis- counted 20,946.36 Biils payable 29 000.04) Deposits subject tocheck . $243.242.56 Demand certifi- cates of deposit Treasurers ch’ks 30,825.08 outstanding 1,441.91 Due to banks and bankers 1.986.33 Total £491.381.56 me ss State of North Carolina. County of Iredell { I. D. M. Ausley. Treasurer of the! above named Company. do solemniyi true to the best of my knowledge and belief. D. M. AUSLEY. Er easu rer. - Subscribed and sworn to before me. this the 28th day of September. 1908. J. H. HOFFMAN, Notary Public. Correct-Attest: E. aa : --------- - ——— and Mrs. Alvin J. Tuck, thus far to-} weeks old today and the older wiil! be 18 months oid on September 28th. j twin brothers and sisters. In thej asked by his Sundar school teacher! what Zaccheus was replied that he —-—_~+< @>-o__ Out of every 1.000.906 letters that pass through the postoffice it is cale; lated that only one goes astray. Report to the North Caro Corpo- ration Comn ae on of the condition of the Statesville Lean and Trust Co. at close of business on the 23rd day of September. 190s. swear that the above statement is! ne e d ee ee e n e e e : re oF re r e er e ea t e n by and had begun to take life easy, WANTED—Messenger boy. Western | worried because his wife worked as Union Telegraph Co., city. hard as ever. He hird a cook, and | I | wai ting on the cook. 1a vithin two weeks found his wife! FGR SALE—Good Visible Typewrit- Then he hired er cheap. Apply J., Mascot office. maid to wait on the cook. and a sept 29 26t | short time afterward found his wife |} Waiting on the maid. At onetime he WANTED TO BUY ABOUT 125 Acres ‘had hired four persons, a ma a of land with improvements from cook. the maid and a scrub woman.| / to 6 miles of Statesville. R. V. 'and found that his wife worked as Brawley. DEW Sep 28 ti 4 |hard as ever. (This is an explana- ; tion of why a certain man sits on the FOR RENT—A Good Two Horse ! | front porch and reads and smokes farm, with outbuildings and barns only one and a quarter miles from the city. Apply to W. H. H. Greg- ory. sep24 tf right to rest. is scrubbing in the; | kitchen: She is enjoying herself in | while his wife, who has earned equal | { } ; her way just as much as {Atchison Globe. ——~+<«>—___- Harry Gregory Back. Harry Gregory. son of Col. W. H. he isin his.) | wanteEp—ByY THE AMERICAN | Cotton and Business University of Milledgevilie, Ga., students to take one or more of our courses in cot- ton grading, buying and selling. | 1H. Gregory arrived in the ity last : : : ; 2S one : = a Business courses of bookkeeping. night and went at once t e homes a = ; a Shorthand, Typewriting, or Telegra- | of his father in North Statesville. phy and Railroad course. Positions suaranteed under reasorable con- ditions. Write at once for our Harry recently was taken serious- ly ill at Hillsboro. Texas, where he has been for some time and an opera- oe was necessary. consolidated catalog. Largest col ee ao : lege South. Sept 28-tf He is rather weak from the effects . but otherwise has nearly re- of this gained his norme]! condition fained Ais mai COnd1t10N. New Line of MALIIOGANY DRESSERS Dweicia - Sranlecs Fria - ~ The British admiralty began expe- | Su rimenting with submarine boats inj and Chiffoniers and Princes for Plymouth harbor in 1774. — —_+<+ >>> _The town of Amherst, N. S., is sup- sq girls, up to date in styles. with chee and power from the! STATESVILLE HOUSE > products of a nearby coal mine. | | FURNISHING CO. { 6 RL EE IE EF te STATESVILLE LOAN AND TRUST Cu. Of Statesville, N. C. IS PREPARED to transact al] 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 methods. Four per cent. pBid on time and savings deposits CAPITAL SToce. Sass wooo $40,000.00 sectteeesesceseee-e $40,000.00 SURPLUS ANP LUNpDIVIDED PSOFITS............ $20,006.00 Torat REsouRCES OVER.........-.... wereeeee ee $440,000.00 Cee er sees ee ee “HAREHOLDERS LIASILITY..... OFFICERS SA L A OA D M GP D H HR A G [D E M el BR E WD I G D I E D ! er e s OR GR A M E. Steele, President. E. Morrisou, Vice-Pres. D. M. Ausley, Sec é one Rees C. E. RUEREY, assistant Secy. sud Preas ; OF AV X DI K E OD H O D °U O G H S I GO T O HU M . -@ O R A A A A A HO W &, CULERETE, Mansacer Savings Bepartment SOOO l8 56-9" e108 -2>9-€ 9 (eee oe o > > as Sere eee grr es > 0.620 444 08 3029 016818 6 Ole oe BS sce ecere racer ete eee ES x 56 & A Show Down Ina sharp contest nothing but “quality” an nd appea Trance ficure. “RUTH MADE” Hosiery aed the § ‘WORLDS BEST" Black are the goods of Quality. Aiter al: hes been said, all your pursuasire rsuas argument exhaust s still a fact that os , ] “QUALITY” IS THE ONLY TEST OF VALUE ‘3 To get best results you must have the best of 3 st of everythin best. yarn, be~t colors, best machines and best hele eee sucha combination you cab produce the best of what you are making. We have all of the above. Ask your deater fur the goods of “quality.” E THE BRADFORD KNITTING MILL. ec0-e Big Ploughing Machine. | VALUABLE FARM FOR sary aples- t The Malone brothers, of C»srles-( 133 acres lying‘one and a j,), ton, use an engine to run eight large, . niles north of Statesville on, ; ploughs, taking the place of twenty- ‘am croad,: adjoining land of ¢.,, ~ap four mules and eight men. Cones i. State Farm and R. w. Orr. gine burns oil and does not use 4NY qThore is 175,069 feet of oak ting 1ber water. The machinery is coo-ed bY ‘pociges from 4,000 to 5,000 loads oc oil. It is said that it can be rum at oe oak wood on the: place, 11) acre. jeast one third cheaper with oii than of good branch bottom. Positive), with coal-or wood, and does aw as ee best proposition: that can he jy, with the ase of ater. It requires the;in the way ‘of land hear the City work of only two men to opé-acte it, iw rite, phone or call on me ang es and terms. and will do twice the amount of work | will give rou pric u that can be performed by mules, as} R. V. BRAW! LEY. there is no stopping for rest—HKansas This farm is KNOWN as the Coo per City Star. place. Sent 99.47 Ee a a eal Geta Ticket! Don't fail to get a ticket on three beautiful premiums to be civen away November 1. 1903. gy > C) O re Oo = > Zz PURVEYOR TO THE PEOPLE 2SSOS OSS SSSSSSE™SESCSIESS30 pe e d e s e s e n c b o e s e u e s e c e s s e s ©0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 a cw BM G1 9 u— i. 'al Business Us: i Praise the methods em- plored by this bank fcr the cendcuct of its bnsi- ness, Fair and courtecus treatment is alwars ex. tended to cur depo-itors, Ww whether their depositsare larceorsmall. I+ is our Gesire that our reputa- tion for justice and fair dealing should equal that Eeay As ior firancial integrity and fer eo4~ ——sosolidigx. = 2 Chants and Farmers’ Bank ! OF STATESVILLE é INCORPOVATED CAPITAL $25.000.00. OFFICERS: L. T. STIMPSON, Pres: C.S. TOMLIN, Vice-Pres: I. 4 ii a gs = @ BU NCH, See. & Treas.: : Jc A. KNOX, Asst. See. & Treas. Directors: L. T. Stimpson, J. L. Stevenson. C. S. Tomlin, Rl. Reid, a Knox, W. S. Page. Geo. B. Nicko} k. Lazen- by, E. G. Gaither, J. & ——— Ga s R. Hill, E. B. Watts. 5. pecececenec e725 020200 #. nenecenel DOCOMO R CECE OE LOOM SEVERAL THINGS. Are to be considered in selecting your Bank 5 IST. Strength-Financia! Strength @2ND. The care with which the Bank is Managed. SRD. The courtesy and spirit of of accomodation displayed by thel Officers and En- ployees, 4TH. The banking experience of Officers. STH. The abilityZof the bank to Properly anfd Prompily Handle all Your Business To Those Desiring the Embodi- ment of These Features are Cffered The Service of THE HAST NATIONAL — BANK OF STATESVILLE $100.000 PE R E AP S Sh e SE P T ET TA L E AL A R AP UP AP LP S PR A T TE T PA M RR AS a SPOR OBS SOS IBOBGOGOSO