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locked at certain hour. The laborers are
often clothed and housed as in the days OF
bondage. I am Of the opinion that great
many OF them do not know that they are
free, or what being free actually is. They
have been born on the plantation, as their
fathers and grandfathers before them, and
they know literally nothing beyond it.
They are paid small sum for their work,
and are not driven into their quarters by
means of the overseers' whip as formerly;
otherwise their condition remains un-
changed.
The lonely monotony of the vast stretch
of country led us to commiserate with our
fellow countryman, doomed to spend the
better part Of his life in the isolated wilds,
among semi-barbaric people, who did not
speak his tongue. But he told US he had
become accustomed to the unchanSing
scene, and was attached to it. Besides it
was often broken in upon by bands of des-
peradoes, who made it lively enough for all
concerned.
We learned that he was always armed,
and never wandered about the premises un
less accompanied by the ferocious blood
hounds, who set US shivering when regarded
chained to the kennels, and reminded us
so forcibly of "Uncle Toms Cabin" as to
make us homesick, and send us off to the
station at rate of speed which gave US two
hours to sun ourselves on a backless
wooden bench waiting for the train.
LILLIAN SPENCER.
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born pollteness prompts him to lift his hat
and stand bare headed before us. He is
ragged and dirty, but picturesque, and in
this case very handsome. When we pass
into his poor abode he is delighted. He
offers us the only chairs it contains, suIi-
mons his wife and children and graciously
presents us. His kind hospitality, quiet.
well-bred ease and unaffected manner would
do credit to nobleman of rank and posi-
that which is Unborn.
THE SUGAR PLANTATION.
Ones first view of the sugar plantation
once beyond the lodge consists of nothing
but fields OF thousands of acres of waving
sugar cane. Then tall white chimneys loom
up in the distance, and finally the "batey"
or square, in which stand the buildings,
machinery and residences. The first person
we meet is a good-looking young fellow with
q protusion of reddish brown hair and very
bright blue eyes, who greets us to our sur
prise in English, and whom we learn is the
head engineer, and, as usual, an American.
We are delighted. So is he. AT least he
says he is, which amounts to the same thing;
for he escorts us over the works, explain
ing everything as he goes.
First we are taken into a huge foundry,
which resembles q kind of rolling mill.
There is a steaming, snorting engine, emit
ting an occasional fierce glow of fire, crowd
of bare legged negroes and Cinnamon mov-
ing to and fro, some shoveling the sugar
cane into the ponderous rollers, which
crush out the juice, and send it foaming
and bubbling down into the great iron ket-
ties, others stirring up the thick dark syrup
with long poles, and weird, fantastic move
ments, or gathering "bagazo, or crushed
cane, to be dried in the sun and used as
fuel.
THE woRKMEN's QUARTERS.
Then we are escorted over the negro quar-
tiers, which are practically the same as they
were before the blacks were liberated They
are well-built, stone-foored structures, en-
circled by iron gates, which are closed and
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the pattern of that affected by cows and to
some extent country hotels, who cater to
drummers, and have a contract on hand to
route them out early in the morning. 1t is
old and worn and cracked and tied together
to keep from falling apart
There is this to be said for the railroad
however: 1t seems to have imbibed the good
manners of the country. 1t is by nature
and manipulation courteous. Instead of
flying past a poor. breathless passenger, who
is running at breakneck speed down hill
in vain hope of getting aboard, it pulls
up, stops, waits patiently until he arrives,
assists him to mount the platform and does
not impose on him an extra charge for being
without ticket. This is what 1 call true
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
One Thousand Miles of Transportation and
One Weeks Board for S12 co.

The Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet line.
Steamers leaving Pittsburg as follows:
Steamer Katie Stockdale, Thomas s. Cal
houn, Master, leaves everv Monday at PM.
Steamer Hudson, J. f. Ellison, Master,
leaves every Wednesday at P. M.
Steamer Scotia, G. W. Rowley, Master,
leaves ever Friday at P. M.
First-class fare to Cincinnati and return,
$12 90, meals and stateroom included; or,
down by river and return by rail, S12 80.
Tickets good until used.
For further information apply to James
A. Henderson, Superintendent, "a Water
street. su
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DisllonOred Drafts.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts made
upon it by the rest of the system, it is neoes-
sarily because its fund of strength is very low.
Toned with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, it
soon begins to pay out vigor in the shape of
muscle, bone and brain. AS sequence Of the
new vigor afforded the stomach, the bowels
perform their functions regularly, and the
liver works like clock WORK. Malaria has no
effect upon system thus reinforced.
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I Guess MOI; Well, I Guess Not.

After getting married everything goes
along swimmingly between husband and
wife until he asks her to repair his clothes,
which causes her to remark, 'Well, guess
not; guess not" Why not take them to
Dickson, the Tailor, of 65 Fifth ave., cor.
Wood ST., second floor who will make them
look like new at trife? Telephone 1868.
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vegetation I do not
know, for the suns of all ages must have
subjected the land to the same scorching
process as that which withers and
blights it to-day. One has in ones
mind a lurid sky, monstrous masses
of tropical foliage, sparkling groves of
golden oranges, hanging moss, rare birds of
brilliant plumage, with here and there a
monkey unattended by an organ grinder,
or perhaps an alhgato or baby ehimpanzee-
And instead one sees low rocky hill rising
up out of the water, crowned by bald knolls
and naked peaks of brownish green hue,
and clump of palms or lonely Ceiba flap
ping its Scant leaves against the gray sky.
No birds Except perhaps stray cow, or
Rlligators, or snakes, or monkeys, or any
thing original and thrilling. When one
gets out in the country, however, the palms
multiply and appear in great numbers, and
leagues of sugar cane, green as emerald,
spread as far as the eve can see.
THE STATELY PALM.
The palm is the most beautiful tree in
Cuba. One cannot look on the tall, stately
plant, crowned with its cIump of piumed
leaves, without vividly recalling Syria and
the Nile. Sometimes 1t stands IN groups,
sometimes in long shady avenues. The
trunks are of pearlish hue, which shines
like silver in the light of the sun, and the
large fan-shape leaves present great yarie-
ty of elegant forms. Frequently they are
fiat ana broad, and again split into slender
1iliameDts. The poor of Cuba use the wood
to build their cabins, and the leaves to
thatch them. Some of the fbers are made
into mats and baskets. The palm is also
associated in ones mind with the ancient
custom of carrying the branches on occa-
sions of festivity. Thus Christ's entrance
into Jerusalem is still commemorated, in all
Roman Catholic churches, on the Sunday
before Easter.
In making a tour of the country of Cuba
one invariably spends a day on a sugar
plantation. Cuba is the home of sugar.
About 80 miles from Havana there is very
large estate where this product is manufact-
ured.
A CUBAN TRAIN.
The cars which carry the passenger over
the intervening line of railroad, are all of
American make (neither Spain nor Cuba
produces mechanics, and are exceedingly
well adapted to the climate, being light,
airy structures with comfortable, wide cane
seats. There are never more than half a
dozen passengers aboard at a time 1.-THE
Havanos are stay-at-home people,, so the
conductor, who is brakeman, and for all
know engineer, too, manages to fulfill his
several duties creditably.
The bell he rings to start the cars is after
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
Cottnge Furniture.

New patterns that prove more desirable
and less in cost than goods offered IN pre-
vious seasons. P. G. SCHoENECK,
SuW III Liberty street.
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California Wines.

A full line of California wines at 50c for
full quart, and by gallon or case.
VIM. J. FRIDAY, 633 Smithfeld st.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

REMNANT DAY-Attend our remnant
sales on Friday for bargain.
MwFsu HUGUS & HACKE.
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WoRKINGMEN don't buy tickets from
agents emitting you to dozen cab. photo. 8
and frame, but go to Pearson, who will
give you the same thing for less money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

gallantrv in railway. Of course it does
not reach its destination quite as soon in
consequence, but it gets there within few
hours of the time due, and this is perfectly
satisfactory to the average Cuban. who goes
slowly himself and neither expects nor
looks for speed in others.
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ENGLISH CHECKs-42-in. wide all-wooI
English suitings that have been selling at
81 now SOC a yd. HUGUs & HACKE.
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tOk TlhED BRAIN
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. o. G. Stout. Syracuse, N. Y, says: ST
gave 1t to one patient who was unable to tran s.
act the most ordinary business, because his
brain was tired and confused upon the least
mental exertion. Immediate benefit, and ulti-
mate recovery followed"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

AM selling a fine Key West Havana
cigar 5 for 25c; also Havana coquetas at
the same price. VIM. j. FRIDAY,
wFSu 633 Smithfeld st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
GREAT JUNE SALE
FURNISHING GOODS.

Talk cheap indeed but buyers of Furnishing Goods this
week will find half cheap the goods they purchase In
nobby Neckwear especially distinguish ourselves We offer e
CANT eck and for 24c only all shades and cors
and worth of SOC At the low price of offer
ing imported Doeme Flannel Shirts in stripes and plaids well
worth ST. At and CSC offer extraordinary values in fancy
Fanne and know qualities can't be duplicated outside
under 81 and 81 25 You should Otis Mills stripe
Tennis Shirt for 81 only At 81 4o offering immense
variety of imported Flannel Shirts in pads and fancy stripes and
these goods will you elsewhere every penny
per money For 39c only you choice from
large assortment of good quality Doeme Flannel Blouse Waists
for Ladies and Children and at csc offer awoo Jersey
Blouse Waist which well worth 81 5o We great Boys
Shirt Waists Mems Dress and fancy Shirts all kinds of Hosiery
for Men and Boys and certainly expect intense excite
ment with grand values in fine imported French Bab
gan Shirts Drawers only these being regular goods
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hours of the time due, and this is perfectly
satisfactory to the average Cuban, who goes
slowly himself and neither expects nor
looks for speed in others.
AN ELEGANT TURNOUT.
The sugar plantation of the Island is al
together colossal affair. The bare ma
chinery often costs from $3.50, 900 to $500, 600.
Leaving the train at station called Maria
naow, one is driven several miles over a
road composed of succession of ruts, quail
flied to overturn any but the vehicle we
have selected, inasmuch as there is nothing
about it to overturn or come apart. 1t is a
sort of box fastened to a ponderous pair of
wheels drawn by two sturdy little horses
about the size of full-grown pony. These
horses which one sees on the Island, are the
smallest, thinnest, weakest looking animals
imaginable. They are a rack of bones and
wheeze and cough like human consumptives,
but they never play out or die. They out
live their masters, defy fate and fortune and
90 on like the brook forever. When they
grow to be veritable fossils they are presented
to the "Plaza de Toros," where they are
used to fight bulls. We had heard that road
making was lost art among the Spaniards,
and we believed it after a drive along that
which led from Marianaow. We could have
borne it better had our prancing steeds been
less spirited, but as it was we speculated
mentally the whole way on the probable
cost of Ponds extract or arnica, and won
dered if our funds would meet the necessary
demand.
COUNTRY SCENES.
We few along at such lively rate that
we had only passing glimpse of the scenes
through which we were being rapidly
whirled. We occasionally caught sight of
a solitary palm, with a group Of little
naked negroes in the background; a ragged
cactus hedge, lean, hungry pig, tumble
down outhouse, and squalid, poorly clad
women, dirty, lazy, idle, lOunging on the
broken doorsteps. or sleeping on the bare
ground. Thrift, energy, plenty are un-
known. Everyone is poor, and revels in
it. No one longs to be better off than he is.
All are satisfied, self-suficient, and SHIFT
less.
The lodge of the sugar plantation is usu-
ally kept by an aged retainer, who opens the
gates, and as we pass through invites us to
enter his humble dwelling. 1t is wretch
edly poor habitation, consisting of four
posts with roof of palm husks, standing
fat on the red earth. 1t has neither floor,
partition nor window. Like all the pro-
vincials of Cuba, the lodgekeeper is low
spoken, gentle voiced man, who probably
never wore pair of shoes, but whose in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09

GREAT JUNE SHOE SALE.
And hummer it'll be, Here but few of the bar
gains you'll find For LADIES' Elegant patent leather tipped
Oxford Ties worth s2 for 81 IS. Elegant kid Oxford Tes
98c Kid Dress Shoes, 81 a Kid patent leather tipped but
ton Shoes, 81 49 only Chlds heeed Oxford Ties 75c
Childs best spring heel Oxford e handmade 9oc Misses
elegant Kid Oxford Tes 9oc Misses best handmade Ok
ford Ties 81 Youths baseball Shoes 75c and 9oc. Boys
Soc and 81; Mems 9oc. Mems Dress Shoes 81 Co. Mems
genuine Kangaroo Southern Ties, So only Mems patent
leather Oxford Tes English Pccadily stye s. only. You
cannot do better than and examine our stock.
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hA v AN a, NJ dy
2S.-Strictly speaking,
Cuba ought to be green,
but as a matter of fact
it is not. 1t is a dull,
rusty brown, and gives
the approaching voy-
ager an impression of
barren ster'Lity more
than anything else.
How it came by itsrep-
,utation for luxuriant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-09
GREAT JUNE SALE
BOYS :. CLOTHING.

Parents you intending buy clothing for your Boys this
week would be thing go where the styles the
latest the prices the lowest the stock the argest You will
doubtedy think this is just what you would like do you knew
VIII the several establishments that seek your patronage
the you in doubt where CO. let remind you that
have been the clothing business for quarter of century,
and period during that time have we had such ncompaa
bly, complete stock present Ours not musy dngy
old house. with very limited assortment to select from We
ton three specaes by way illustrating phenomenal bar
gains be found this great sale ShorPant Suits with with
vests strictly awoo goods qualities you'd have to
pay from IS Sc elsewhere for s. only LongPan Suits all
wool goods keted So and $40 by other Dealers S. and Sc only
Boys Jersey Suits s. 5 So IS s. IS and S which you cannot
gains do we intend the bargain seekers attention
this week
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RURAL LIFE In CUBA.
A Visit to the Great Sugar Planta-
tionS Near MarianaOw.
GALLANT RAIL ROAD OFFICIALS.
Courteous Country People and Sweet
Voiced Children.
In THE SHADOW OF TIE PALM GROVES.
GALLANT RAIL ROAD OFFICIALS.
In THE SHADOW OF TEIE PALM GROVES.

CORRESPONDENCE OF TUE D1spArcH.1
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The state chronicle., 1889-10-18
LATE NEWS NOTES.

Gov. Fowle has reprieved Matthew
Banks, coiored, sentenced TO be hanged at
Eliza beth City. October 25th, for rape.
The reprieve extends till Nov. goth.
Panty Pankey, a young negro man,
has been convicted at Albemarle OF the
murder of Cadmus Leak, and sentenced
to be hanged November 22d. He has ap-
pealed 10 the Supreme Conrt.
49,. The Governor has increaied the re-
ward for Steve Jacobs, the Robson coun-
" outlaw, from $500 to $4OO. 1t is be
leyed that he is IN hiding in the swamps
along the South Carolina border.
Ex Sheriff Giimer has developed
the canning industry in such a way as to
attract general attention. This year lie
has put up three times as many cans as
asr year The prodect Of his factory this
year is Is 600 cans tomatoes, peaches,
apples. corn and snap beans. His orders
s.r- coming in from all quarters. -Greens-
bOrO Patriot.
The very valuable farm belonging
to pr W Hilliard, lying about four miles
south OF this city, was yesterday pur-
chased by Charles McNamee, Of New
York for account of George ii. Wander
blt the millionaire. The sale was cash
one aud twenty one thousand dollars was
the price paid by Mr.. McNamee for his
purchase -Asheville Citizen.
The state chronicle., 1889-10-18
The Marriage Bells A-Ringing.
In the Met hOdist cburcb Of Gocf

In the Methodist church at Gastonia,
n e., Oct lst, Rev. j. W. Puett, of the
n Z. Conference, to Miss Minerva CASTOR,
Rev. } g. Bailey officiating
In the Episcopal church in Monroe.
Oct 9th. Mr. Thos. P Dillon to Miss
Cornelia Wolfe, Rev Z A. Osborne Off
eating. After the marriage they went to
Charlotte where they will make their
home
Prof. }. A. Anthony, young attor-
ney and Superintendent of Public In
struction for Cleveland county, was mar
RED Oct 18th at the Methodist church to
MISS Ollle Gardner daughter of DR.. l. P.
Gardner, Rev. H. T. Hudson, D. D Off
eating reception was given at the
Central Hotel.
In Rutherfordton, Oct. 18th. Mr. JOS.
Z. Erwin, editor of the Rutherford Ban
ner, to Miss Ernestine Hicks, daugl ter of
Mr.. NOlney Hicks, a prominent merchant,
Rev. c. B. Justice officiating After the
ceremony they took the train for Raleigh
and are now seeing the sights at the State
Fair The CHRONICLE congratulates its
editorial friend
W Wednesday morning, Oct 9th Mr.
l.. Middleton, Professor of Mathemat-
les IN the Wilson Collegiate Institute, led
to the hymerial altar Miss Mary RiggSbee,
daughter of Mr.. A NJ Riggsbee. promi-
nent merchant Rev. j. l. White per
formed the ceremony and only the family
Of the bride and few friends were pres
ent. Miss Zoa Riggsbee, sister of the
bride, and Mr.. G. G. Daniels, of Wilson,
were the attendants Durham Sun.
In the First Baptist church in Raj
eigh, Wednesday night, Oct, 18th, Mr.
Joseph D. Boushel to Mss Matte Heck
daughter of Col. J. NJ. Heck Rev Dr.
Skinner, assisted by Rev. DR.. Carter, per
formed the ceremony. The attendants
were as follows: DR.. E. B. Ferebee, Bel
cross, with Miss Susie Heck, Raleigh; Geo
G. Heck, Raleigh, with Miss Bessie Tucker;
a. Mcdowell, Scotland Neck, with Miss
Lima Battle; Herbert Jackson with Miss
Minnie Ferebee, Belcross; Sam Telfar,
Raleigh, with Miss Pasco, Monticello, Fla !;
WIN b Grimes. Raleigh, with Miss Helen
Fowle; Jimmie Busbee, Raleigh, with
Miss Annie Burwell. Ushers-H NJ
Cowan. ". P. Bachelor, Alfred Williams,
Jr.. h. ". Aver. VIM. J. Andrews and W .
5. Stallings. The church was beautifully
decorated with tropical plants. The audi
ence was the largest we have ever seen at
a marriage in Raleigh. 1t was impossible
for the church to hold them. The groom
is from Camden county and has been
Chief Clerk in the Auditors office several
years He is a true and noble man and
is worthy Of the loving and charming
wife he has won. They are happily and
auspiciously mated, and the CHRONICLE
joins host of friends in expressions of
good wishes. After the ceremony at the
church a truly royal reception was ten
dered at the elegant residence of Col
Heck The large number Of callers at
tested the popularity Of the young couple.
They left on the one o'clock train for a
Northern bridal tour.
The state chronicle., 1889-10-18

a million loaves, not enough for one
city, Five millions, not enough for one
State, Fifty millions, not enough for
tins country a single day, yet often what
sour, soggy stuff it is, nevertheless it IS
eaten, and the result is dyspepsia, bilious
ness, sick headache, impoverished blood,
pimples, blotches, and scrofula. For the
correction of all this, and as general
tonic for the system, take Golden Medical
Discovery prepared by DR.. Pierce, of Buff
falo. Its action is like a charm, 'ben-
edction that follows after prayer" A
remedy for stomach; and liver troubles,
as well as specific for throat and lung
disorders. 1t is GUARANTEED to benefit
or cure, or money refunded.
The state chronicle., 1889-10-18
Sale CT Valuable Land

Bv virtue of a deere of the Superior Court
of Franklin county, shall sell al the Court
House door IN I.0uisburg. y. 9 on Mon
d ~. the 4th day OF \OVem yer. 1889. at pub
lie auction the highest bidder, the valua-
ble land on whic1 the late w /. Collins re
sided and belonging to his estate, situated
in Franklin county, \. G. containing about
SIX hundre and eighty acres. There are on
these lands a splendid residence cont aiming
eight rooms and necessary ut houses and
five tenant houses. Some of the land Is in
4 high state of cultivation The land is in
the belt for growing bright tobacco. The
location is healthy and the neigh bOrho
first rate. 1t Is Il rare opportunity for Sc
curing good home II desired the land
will be sold in several tracts.
Terms Il cash, balance on Il credit of -
months with per cent interest from day of
sale.
September 2itn, 1883
X. Y. MARLBORO.
Admir- of W T Collins, decd.
G. NJ. COOKE, Atty. oct4-4t
The state chronicle., 1889-10-18
LAND SALE.

BY virtue of mortgage deed executed to
me by Cornelius Utley, Liler Utley Monroe
Womack, Sylvia Womack, Ned. Utley and
Violet Utley and registered in the Regis
ter's Office of Wake county, in Book No. So,
Page GA, l shall sell at my office in Holly
Springs, Wake county, on the 18th day
November, 1879. at ~ O'Clock M, to the
highest bidder the tract of land described in
said mortgage
The tract lies about mile south of
Holly Springs and contains about a5 acres.
Terms made known on day of sale.
October 7th, 1889.
&. b. AFFORD,
oct114t Mortgagee.