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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27

Ne a.ves . 1ssA WbAsw Ysso susssAs
saA ne wan Marry Hin.
Tho latest Partisan sensation for tho
hummer time In the strange case OF the
Gays . Paris dispatch 10 the London Teis-
0v0ph. The SON of science II only q hum
BILE worker In the lower walks Of his pro-
feaston. and ~ he was sauntering along
the banks OF the Seine, near Neuilly, the
other day, lastly and listlessly, he espied q
tall, graceful and charming lady, attired
In widows weeds, walking quickly down
To the water's edge. After having looked
about for u the lady suddenly
2n%e eeip iess ,ns sr wave. on ar e. w c.r. rS1a n TSe
engineer took oil his coat, hat and boots,
and was in the water i'm the twinkling
the lady he cached her before she sank
for the third time and 'skillfully conveyed
his almost ~lifeless burden toward an adja-
sSns o Ss two w"i Sars Rsa c Tse I R%s o %nd Them S.a
rcscuer were taken into this craft, and,
r~'storativcs having been applied, the
her eyes and asked to he carried home.
Her Wishes were complied with promptly
and her gallant rescuer accompanied her
to u semi-baronial villa not far from the
riverside. Next day the engineer called
tn see the Indy, who thanked him most
warmly and asked him to come again.
He did an ne was requested, keeping up
his visits for nearly u week, at the end of
which time he succceded i'm winning. the
hand and heart of tho lady whom
he had saved from drowning. As she
happens to he the possessor OF a hand
some jointure, AS well as of houses, lands
and chariots, all In about to 60 as merry
as a marriage bell, and the "weddinR
March" will be played in a suburban
church Mt no distant date. It il needless
to add for the benefit Of those curious in
such matters that the fair widow has been
eaten up with ennui, and that life became
so utterly unfit to live for, i'm her estima-
tion, tina she resolved to end il by q cold
bath i'm the Seine. Luckily the young and
intrepid engineer appeared at thel proper
able to teach her that S-chopenhauer, Leo
partli, and all their crew of petty pessi-
mists are absurd reasoners, and that 'slife
IL worth livin9'' after all.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
UNDER MesMeRIc TRANCE.
Sucee~sful Result Of - Delicate Surgical
Operation I'm Paris.

Successful Result of u Delicate Surgical
Operation in Paris.
The famous experiments performed
many years ago by DIR. Esdaile, in which
that ~well-known surgeon operated on Hin
docs during what was called nNesmeric
Sleep, are now being repeated, and with,
1t is said, n successful result. The latest
news we'have of. an operation under the
is from Paris, where, i'm the Hotel Dieu. a
young woman il stated to- have been sub
jectcd by DIR. Mcsnet tn n painful cutting
operation "of the class called
dangerous and requiring great
delicacy OF manipulation"
being at the time ''wholly inscnsible to
pain, showing no sign of suffering, and
awakening not from an anRsthctic of
the ordinary kind, but from a mesmeric
place." We want the full particulars of
this operation before any satisfactory ex-
preston can he offered i'm respect to II,
have often been reported with little after
effect I'm the advancement of the supposed
practice of anaesthesia by mesmerism.
are usually observed i'm persons of hyster-
ical type, and offering for the moment the
greatest hopes are q,!ashed quickly by the
tended. M soon as the mesmeric plan IL
applied to patients at large. The fact il
that an;esthesia differs according To con-
stitution, not largely, but i'm some i'm
stances exceptionally. to u degree little
understood by the public generally. There
is ~ form Of hysterical an,pthesia Just as
there is hysterical hysperaesthesia, and
when the representatives of the first class
rome under the hands Of the mcsmerist
they are such perfect specimens Of his
suasion that they give him the most tri-
umphant returns. These cases call for a
special study i'm regard To angethesia since
until they are calculated there can he mo
sound progress. We would give an ear
nest warming i'm this matter of mesmeric
hypnotism, assuring our readers that they
must not expect more from il than cx-
results, and these due not to
true an,ethcsia, but to individual pecu-
liarity.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27

aAes. The costumes of ths lat4sr gr0up
skins over their shoulder and Ivy haves
around their beads. Their sta1ks were
tVtned with leaves The bacchAnates
black hair surmounted by ivy Wreaths,
and they carried t~ambourines and Gym
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
a Waste or Good lsarrsl..

From the Providence Journal.
A fool and n barrel have made the trip
through the Niagara rapids. and neither
were materially injured. as the barrel was
On the outside and took all the hard
knocks. The only danger attending these
experiments is that the barrel is sometimes
lost.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
a Harsi Job.

From the Baltimore American:
Weston, the father of pedestrians has
been secured to solicit subscriptions for
the New York memorial arch. IL will
prove the hardest walking match he ever
entered.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
He Was COnsOlesi.

From the New York SUN.
A New Yorker who met a Kansas man
at one of the hotels the other day heaved
q sigh al he said:
II was i'm your town two years ago, and
that piece of property west of the railroad
station was offered to me for $4,000"
"Yes."
az hear that Il was sold last year for
$75,OOO."
at was"
"What short-sighted people some of us
are! Had 1 bought at $4,000 I could
that!"
MY dear friend, let me console you.
That piece of property can he bought to-
day for $4,000 The boom has passed."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
Making Good Progress.
Washington Capital.

Making GOOd Progress.
From the Washington Capital.
chow are You getting along with your
work OH the piano? ' asked Blinkin of a
young woman. "Oh, very well. I can
see great progress i'm my work" "How is
hat?" swell, the family that lived next
door moved. away within a week after /
commenced to practice. Nhe next family
staid a month, the next ten weeks, and the
people there now have remained nearly
six MONTHS"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-27
FRASER y CHALMERS.
-CHICHGO-
MINING MACHINERY

And Machinery for the Systematic Reduction Of Ores by Amalgamahon,
Concentration, Smelling and Teaching, Builder. o TIN Homestake, Gram
tie Mountain, Drum Lumnnon, Anaconda, Blue Bird, Lexington and BIZ
Metallic Companies' Reduction Works.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Your Are Right brother.

Our special 5000 edition will con-
tain a write up or advertisement of
nearly every business house IN Dur
ham.-Durham RECORDER.
That is the Kind ofpeOpIe the Dur.
hamites are. They are wide awake
aud ever alive to their own interest
and the interest Of their town; and
Durham is today one Of the best ad-
yertised and best known towns on the
globe. We suppose when Mr. Hack.
ney talked with his people about get
ting out trade edition Of his paper
tor the good Of his town, they did moi
ask him " What isthe necessity ofill'
"What good will it dOp "How much
money do you want out Of mei' and
hundreds Of like questions all cfwhich
we're meant TO put him off and de.
feat the scheme. His statement that
this apeciai issue "will contain a write
up 'r advertisement of nearly every
business House in Durham" shows
that he was not.--Hendersoa Gold
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
SALE UNDER EX-
ECUTION.

BY virtue of two executions in nv
hands from the Superior Court Of
Durham county, issued on judgments
docketed in said court in favor of q.
@. Farthlng and Markham & Foster,
Trustees of Jno. L. Markham (said
Judgments We're rendered in attach
ment proceedings in which the war.
rants of attachment were levied on
the land herein setforth) I will sell
for cash ct the court house door in
Durham, N. G.. on Monday Dec. I'd
1889 at public auction, to satisfy
said Execution and costs, two lots
of land in Hayti, one lot containing
] 4 acre more or less, the other / acre
more or less, formerly owned by the
ta,d j. W. Whitfield.
+. d. MARKHAM, Sheriff
Oct 20. 1889.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
WYATT q BROS.


Heavy Groceries, Feed Stuffs &c.
This firmly established progress i've
irm which has had such remarkable
success in the pushing city Of Dur
ham. ia composed Of w. ]. Wyatt
aid his brother. NJ. B. WYATT who
are natives Of the beautiful city OF
Oaks. the capital of North Carolina.
From that city, these two gentlemen
came 70 try their fortunes in the
young and thriving sister city Of Dur
han. Bringing with them all the es-
senlial elements OF 81 'cess, push,
pluck. probIty and perseverance,,
combined with the neces a'y capital
and intimate knowledge of the gen.
eral grocery trade. there could have
been bus one result, and that was
success. II is To such firms and such
business houses rs that Of Wyati
Bros, that Durham owes much Of
that remarkable prosperity which has
oeen q source Of wonder and sur.
prise 10 others. Such business houses
not only draw trade which constantly
increases, but they retain il after Il
has once been dawn, which is the
only source Of firm and enduring
prosperity. II is this keeping, hold.
ing and retaining . trade that rem.
ders business house, q permanent
success and makes the steady aud ~.
surrd prosperity Of q city.
MessrS" Wyatt Bros, are genera
dealers both wholesale aud retail In
every thing that can be included un,
der the name Of heavy groceries, anC
also they carry everything that car
be comprised under the general cIasI
Of feed sIuiIs, seeds, &c. Their larg,
and extensive stock, probably III,
largest In the city, Is always offeret
at the very closest figures, and Oh,
wholesale aud retail buyer will find /
10 bis advantage always 70 give tbi
firm = Trial. Eligibly located, deal,
ing fairly, honestly and HONORABLE,
with oil and at all times, they hay,
increased their business more thar
100 per cent. since 1887 and ar,
more than ever now deserving o
patronage.
Their confectionery store il in th,
jones' Kramer building, 10 o beautI
oiled with oil the sweets and fruit
that can DO collected 10 tempt thl
taste Of mortals. II is literally iille'
with candies, plain and fancy, raj
sins nnts, fgs, oranges. bananas, &c
This Is . line place for hsadquarter
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il 10 pleasant
and refreshing 10 the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Ii the
only remedy Of lis kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing 10 the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial In la
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend II
10 oil and have made IL the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs IL for sale In Soc
and Oil bottles BY all leading drug.
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have IL ON hand will pro.
cure IL promptly for any one who
wishes to try IL DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
,,,,,v.,ss gag tsdscHco: o Z, .,,,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Third Baptist Church Organized

The Baptist Of Durham have
erected comfortable, neat church
in East Durham, and named il
Third Baptist Church. Last Sum
day, Rev. j. L. White organized
the church and the following officers
were elected -Deacons, Messrs. w.
J. Wyatt, ]. |. Crutchfeld and j.
Ansley. Mr.--Stone was elect
ed clerk, w. J. Wyatt, Treasurer,
Mr.. j. /. Crutchfeld, Supenntsn-
dent Of Sunday school. The church
Is in healthy growing condition.
Truly Durham is a city of churches.
There is now an interesting revival
going on at the church and will be
continued for several days days.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

Follow the crowd and put your
advertisement in our big illustrated
issue. IL will be issued on the 18th
Of this month.
Our big issue is drawing adyer-
tlsements from many sections We
want every business man in Dur
ham TO have a card In that issue.
Secure your tickets at Black
nails drug store for "Lost in Lon
don" Monday nIghi. Prices IS cts.
reserved seats. General admission
Soc. Gallery 25c.
Capt. L. w. Wise. President Of
the Tobacco Association has return
ed from a visit to his brother In
California. He spent several weeks
travelling in the northwestern coun-
try. His host Of friends gave him
hearty welcome on his return.
The County Superintendent Of
Puolic Instruction will examine
WHITE applicants for teachers Ger.
hficates on End Thursday in Jan
uary, February, April. July, Sep.
tember, October and December, and
coLoRED applicants on Friday fol.
lowing. The first examination will
begin on the 18th inst, it being I'd
Thursday. The public are request
ed to take notice aud govern them.
selves accordingly.
The sad intelligence reached
here yesterday that Mr.. A. ID. Wiki.
inson was dead. lie died at the re.
sldence of his brother, DIR. j. X
Wilkinson, in Morristown, Tenn.
last Sunday. He was the father Of
Mrs. A. ID. Cox, of this place and
Mr.. Thomas Wilkinson, Mrs. Louis
Blount and Mrs. T. B. Mosely, Of
Raleigh. Mr.. Wilkinson, lived in
Durham many years, aud this an.
nouncement will bring sorrow To
his many friends throughout thi,
section. lie was So years Of age
His remains were brought to Dur
ham tqis morning, and the funeral
took place from Trinity church.
II
Raleigh Visitor: Mr.. Beverly ID
Smith, who formerly resided and wa,
we'll known here, but who now re-
sides in Columbis, . G., was arrested
in that city yesterday BY detectives
aud placed IN prison he 10 charg,
ed with having committed a murder
in the State Of Indiana ia Januar,
last. At that time Mr.. Smith was
sorking At his trade--the iewelr,
business lii the store ut the corner
Of Wilmington and Hargett streets
since writing the above we learn
that Mr. Smith was arrested lssi
Saturday night ard released yester.
day ON telegram sen: by Mr. w. T
Woodward, Of this city. Quite .
large number Of emigrants passed
through the city on Saturday NIGH
last from the eastern part eff the
State, bound for Mississippi. An,
other large crowd will leave thin
city and vicinity Tomorrow night
for the same State Logan, elder
sou Of Mr. j. G. l.. Harris, has beer
appointed as page in the United
states Senate at salary Of s75 pei
month. .s-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE

TEE BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, UlcersSalt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. tbs guar
anteed TO give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price Is cents per boz.
For sale byR. Blacknall & Co. Durham
N N
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Gratifying To All.

The high position attained and the
universal acceptance and approval of
the pleasant liquid fruit remedy
Syrnr u Figs, as the most excellent
laxative known, illustrate the value
Of the qualities on which its success is
based and areabunnantly gratifying
the C ilitunif FIJI SYM Company
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Free Mail Delivery for Durham

Col. w. A. Albright our efficient
post master appeared before the
city Aldermen last night and in
formed them that Durham, under
the law was entitled to free mail
delivery. In fact she pays over
$1,000 for postage more than the
laws require. The Board ordered
City Attorney Manning to take pro-
per steps to have the system secured
Hurrah for Durham. Hip, hurrah
three times.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

for Christmas confectioneries. both
wholesale and retail. We buy in
large quantities and can offer at Bal.
timore or Richmond prices, freight
added. Give thin cali.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

Ms. II B Walker, wife ofPhllip
Walker, died at her home on Little
River, Oct. 17lh, 1889, in the 18th,
year VI her age. she was q member Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church for
81 Jears, and il is the testimony Of
one who knew b r that she lived the
life OF q Christian aud was a true and
devoted wife and mother. She was al,
ways ready TO vi il the sick and help
the needy, and was true and gener-
Gus neighbor and friend. For months
she bad suffered a great deal and oft.
en- express q willingness 10 depart
from this life Of pain and sickness and
be with God. Her wish has been
fulfilled, however. for her body now
lies within the grave and the spirit
has returned 10 the God who gave il.
She leaves o husband with whom
she lisei for over 81 years, and Eve
children to mourn her death, and
may they 90 live in this life, that in
the life which is to come, they may be
with her, where the wicked cease
from troubling and the weary are nj
test.
@Why should ve mourn departed. friends,
Or shAke a. deaih's Alarms1
It's but the voice that Jesus sends,
To call tasm 10 his arms.
Loi the pains Of life are past,
All her wafiare nov 10 DER,
Death aud hell behind are casl
Grief and aua ring are no more.
A. FkTESD.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
-, 800 Rewar d for o Lost ca


The equivalent In English money
Of $500 was once offered oy an old
lady In London for the return Of a
fayorite cat which had been stolen.
People called her ''crrnk, " aud per-
haps she was. IL is unfortunate that
one Of the gentler sex should ever
gain this title, yet many do. Il is.
however, frequently not their fault,
Often funciionsl arrangements will
apparently change q woman's entire
nature. Don't blams such sufferers
IL they are cranky" but tell them 70
use DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip.
ton, which IL al infallible remedy
for ''femafe weaknesses" IL will
soon restore them to their normal IN.
dition; II Is warranted 10 give salts.
faction In every case, or money paid
for Il will be returned.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Lost In London.

The theatre going people have a
nice treat in store for them Monday
night, Newton Beers "Lost in Lon
dom" II is q fine play and is draw
ing crowded houses wherever they
60.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Look Herel

Hyacinths. Tulips, Lilies and 9TH
er Bulbs for Fall planting. Ever
greens and Magnollas Roses etc.,
Bouquets, Cuiff)wers, Floral Designs,
made no at short notice. Orders per
telegram promptly attended.
II. STEINMETz,
dec 4 On Florist, Raleigh, N y.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

Dr.. Piercs's Pellets, the original
and only genuine Little Liver Pills,
% cents q vile one q dose.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
Wood.

Subscribers, living near Durham
are requested to bring us wood and
pay their subscription. You can do
this and pay an honest debt.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

IL. I. Rogers Dealer
in Hackney buggies and phatons.
u. s. Columbus and Single Center
spring vehicles. Cal and get prices
oct 80 IT,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

Annual statement Of accounts
audited by the Board Of County
Commissioners for Durham county
for compensation for the year ending
Dec. LIST. 1889.
w. M. Lowe, Chairman, services as
Commissioner, "a days at zoo
per day, $500
Mileage 200 miles &C.. p. m 1000
$500
w. G. Latfs, "a days as Com,
missioner, at 2 90 p. day $500
per mile sl1.sO
$3.50
Sidney Scott, "a days as Con-
missioner at 200 p. day $500
Mileage, go miles at &c,
per mile $3.50
s62.5O
r. @. Tilley, % days as Com
missioner, at ZOO p. day si4 90
Mileage, $50 miles at
&C., per mile 1900
-
s620O
w. II. Perry, % days as Com
missioner at 200 per day $4,000
Mileage 30 miles ct &C.,
Ga per mile 1850
$3.50
No unveriiied accounts audited.
PAsCHALL LUSsFoRD,
Clerk TO Board
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-12-04

Oct %, 1889
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-28
Westch ester Races.

WESTMINSTER, n. Y, Aug. PA
stiff breeze blew here to-day and light
overcoats would not have been out of
place Tenny' victory in the first race
stamps him one or the greatest racers Of
the Cay. He could have made a new
three-quarters record had he been at all
pushed.
FIRST race-Three-f ourths of a mile.
Tenny won in l:l2, record time;
Hanover, second; Climax third.
Second race-One and one-eighth
miles. Kingston won in 1853; Seymour, ,
second; TheOdosius, third.
Third -Three-Fourths of a mile.
Frontenac won in 1879; June Day, sec
ond; Fairy Queen, third.
Fourth race-One and -one-eighth
miles. Senorita won in I:581a; Coots,
second; Daylight, third.
Fifth race-One and tive-eighth miles.
Hfndoo Craft won in PAS; Cassius, sec
Ond: Bessie June, third.
Sixth race-One mile. Tattler won in
l:42; SyntaX, second; Esquimaux,
third
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-28
The London Strike.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-The strike situa-
ton is unchanged. 1t is rumored that
the printers intend joining it. Ships are
being unloaded at Chatham and South
ampton without interference. The lord
mayor has refused to become the arbi-
traitor of the differences between the men
and their employers, fearing it might
conflict with his judicial duties.
The strikers now number $50 1000
Coal porteurs atsaimportant eenters are
Joining the strikers. Two hupdred and
fifES steamers. ares lying in the docks
waiting eSkgoesSSssaThe river side facto-
res, employing thousands of hands, are
closing for the Jack Of coal.
Coalmen inSthousauds have joined the
the strikers, and the situation shows no
signs of Improvement. Meetings of en-
plovers and workmen continue. to be held
but without result. The directors of the
Commercial dock company have declined
an offer of the services OF 5000 Belgian
laborers at 4116d per hour.