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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-03-26
JUST IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The Shelby Aurora examined Tues.
uaV the real estate mortgages given in
Cleveland county since January l, ami
was glad to see diminution in number
and IN the amount of the debts. 1t found
by actual count only 10 real estate
mortgages given this year, aud a large
part OF these were for purchase money
on land. These varied from SIG to
81 900 and the average was about 5000
each.
= Charles L. Crabtrce, who has been a
faithful and valued bookkeeper of the
T.. ]. Lyon 4 Co.'S tobacco factory, Raj.
eieh, has disappeared, He left home in
he same way several years ago, and
went as far as Wilmington N. c., before
he came to his right mind,
Tho North Carolina Liquor Dealers
association has sent letter to Congress
man Henderson OF North Carolina thank
ing him Tor his stand against the bill
making an appropriation for revenue
spies.
John W. Woods, the leader of the
Allegheny county lynchcrs, for whom
Governor Carr has offered a reward, has
a wife aud nine children. 1t is said he is
in hiding in the mountains OF Tennessee.
One of the whales recently captured
at Cape Lookout was 60 feet long and
was worth $1,000, A representative OF
the State museum will photograph the
whale and procure some of the bones.
Judge Mcares, of the New Hanover
Criminal court says, "thc State banking
laws are disgrace to North Carolina,
unworthy of a school, and not worth
the paper they are written on"
president Winston OF the University
accepts an invitation to deliver the an
nual address before the South Carolina
Teachers association at Spartanburp,
in June. ''
Mr.. Phil II, Andrews is to be chief
clerk to Mr. Charles M. Busbee, who
takes charge of the Raleigh postoillce.
William Cooper has been elected gen
eral secretary OF the Raleigh Young
Mems Christian association.
Application has been made to the
Governor for the organization of a mill.
tary company at Elkin.
John ID. Williams has resigned the
presidency OF the Bank of Fayetteville.
Mothers, stop carrying your children
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-03-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Rev. MIR Duncan's Seimuu-A
Birihdav Social.

Rev {, A, Duncan, anevangelist of the
Synod of Tennessee, occupied the pulpit
of the First Presbyterian church yestcr.
day morning pr aching good sermon
from the text Gather up the fragments
that remain, that thing he lost''-Iohn
6:l2 The service was marked with en-,
ioyable singing.
Pastor X. +. Campbell announced at
this service that "brthdav social"
would be given in the church Thursday
from 4 to 9p. m. Each person who at
tends IS expected to bring pcnlv for
each birthday she or he has passed
Thus, MIR. Campbell said, old folks
would, be especially welcomed, though
all would be gladly received, 1t will be
so arranged that no one can see an
Others contribution, and the bags or en-.
velopes will not be opened until they
have been thoroughly mixed so that
there will be no chance of one giving
away" his age.
BreckinridRe Won This Point
WASHINGTON, March 26.-When the
Pollard.Brerkinridse trial began this
morning, interest centered in the decision
OF Judge Bradley with reference to the
admission OF certain depositions taken
IN Ohio, and Kentuck, in behalf of Col.
Brcckinridge. The judge admitted most
Of them.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-03-26

Mothers, stop carrying your children
in your arms, killing yourself and Grin.
pling the baby. But 20 to W. A. Blair's
and get a carriage and give the dear lit.
tie creature some fresh air. All prices:
oil grades at W. A. Blair's.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21

the community. The southern COM
1nissiouers have not always been
frierLly to the large northern com
panics. but their attitude is now one of
Cancellation
Pennsylvania commissioner, George
r. Luper. viii be probably the
mos: important man in the con-
vent{on- He VIII represent the largest
state. in point OF insurance value.
in this country. This is because New
Works commissioner, J. F. Pierce,
refuses to attend the gathering. leav-
ing the greatest commonwealth IN the
union unrepresented in it. Mr.. Pierce
- prompted 10 this action by certain
proceedings in the calling OF the con
ventiOn which seem TO slight the dig
nifty of the empire state However,
the representation from the other com
rnonwealths. every one OF which sends
its commissioner, viii bring together
SO numerous q BODY of men that the
absence Of I single man VIII hardly
make the deliberations failure And
eminent * Is SIr. Pierce * 81 autho-i-
- on insurance. others VIII he there
fully As noted as he Rhode Island
sands AllGrt & L@11. enc Asrzocai
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
STORY OF A TREE
Queer Belief Of an Afe ctionats
Brooklyn Mother.
She Is Convinced That the Soal of Her
Dead Daughter Inhabits n Beautiful
Eim-Story Connected with
Her Faith.

The old Indian theory that our souls,
after they enter the happy hunting
grounds, take their places in trees Is
sacredly believed by prominent
Brooklyn woman. She is not Panthe-
ist, neither is she follower of any OF
the crank" creeds which have OK late
set the social world a-wobbling and
supplied no end of topics for talk The
belief of this affectionate mother is
great solace to her, and at frequent in
tervals she journeys to the tree in
which she believes her daughters soul
has found a resting place, and there,
under the shade OF the spreading
boughs, passes many a silent hour.
The tree is one of the landmarks in
Prospect park. and is in rather Sc
cluded spot aside the driveway that
runs through Battle pass. 1t isa state
ly elm and towers above the surround
ing landscape. During the summer
season it Is the most beautiful tree in
Prospect park, and thousands admire
its graceful foliage as they drive up
and down the east drive.
A polished plate of silver bearing the
word Nellie, set in the bark about ten
feet from the ground has often caused
close observers to stop and wonder
what it alluded to. The name refers to
Miss Nellie Howard, who dozen years
ago was reigning society belle on CO.
lumbia Heights. Her friends and adj
mirers could be counted by the hun
dred, and her accomplishments and
beauty made her leader in social cir
cles. Nellie's father was a member of
the firm of Howard, Sanger & Co. Mrs
Howard and Nellie were in the
habit of taking long drives in
the park when she was a little
girl, but she never passed the tree
without speaking of its beauty. Her
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21

holders point out that the more per-
sons there are insured the lower the
rate can be and hence the corporations
should set the example and reduce
premiums. In reply to this it is rep
resented that any great reduction
would disturb the equilibrium be-
tween receipts and assets and prove
an element of risk TO all policy
holders. The matter is complicated
one and will receive unusual attention
from the commissioners On this sub
ject the convention win listen to Com
missioners John c. Linehan, OF New
Hampshire; Theron F. Giddings, of
Michigan; Burton Mansfield, of Con-
'necticut. and f. NJ Goodykuntz, of
Colorado.
Various problems special to differen
kinds of insurance have also TO be dealt
with. The fraternal companies arc
not favorably regared in some states
Nor are the great mutual corporations
liked in others The stock companies
also have their enemies and the pay
ment Of fancy salaries Of fifty thou
sand dollars to seventy-hve thousand
dollars year to big officials are OBJ
jected to. Other companies complain
that the large concerns take advan-
tage of their enormous assets to grant
unfair inducements TO prospective pol
icy holders and thus jeopardize the in
sured everywhere. Again there arc
various corporations which desire to
make arrangements 10 wind up their
affairs and this viii necessitate an Off
cial adjustment of vast reinsurance
fund The foreign business Of still
other companies demands attention.
Altogether, the entire insurance
world, policy holders and policy pay
ers look forward with great interest TO
the deliberations OF the men who have
such vast interests TO deal with at the
Thousand Islands
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
MILLION IN MONEY
Commissioners from Every State
TO Deal with Insurance Problems.
Legal Measures Now Pending-Every Map
Whose Life Is Insured Has
Direct Interest in These
Doings.
fCOPYRIGHT. 1891


Every man in the United States
whose life is insured viii have a direct
personal interest in what is said and
done by the insurance commissioners
who meet in conclave this September
at the Thousand Islands and remain in
session over week These commits
sioners are appointed by their respec-
tive states and hold Office from two to
five years. They are the guardians Of
the public interests as against the in
terests of the insurance companies and
are thus responsible for assets which
amount to many hundred millions of
dollars. 1t is not likely that any body
OF men, outside OF congress, has abso-
lutte control of such enormous vested
interests.
There will be lots of work for the
commissioners to do. Never has the
insurance question possessed such an
unique interest.
The old line life companies are en-
gagged not only in fierce competition
with each other but contend against
the various fraternal and assessment
concerns which have grown to consid-
cradle proportions in some parts of
the country. Again, numerous sec
tions ot policy holders in some compa-
MES have united against other combi-
nations with the result that the fnsur-
ance commissioners have now and then
felt called upon to interfere.
Another important part of the labors
of the conference has reference 70 Diff
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
THE NELLIE TREE.

affection for the old tree ripened as she
grew older, and every day in summer
Nellie would insist on driving around
to the tree and spending few min
utes beneath it's shade. During these
visits Mrs. Howard always noticed the
peculiar feelings which were excited
in her daughter when under the shade
of the elm About ten years ago Nellie
went to Europe. She visited all the
capitals OF the old world, and saw all
the wonderful sights on the continent,
but in every letter to her mother at
home she inquired about the beautiful
tree.
Nellie had completed her European
tour, and was about to return to her
home when she was stricken with fever
at Rome. During her short Illness her
thoughts were always on the beautiful
elm in the park, and her last words
TO her companion were the many happy
hours she had passed under its
branches Nellie's death was sad
blow to her family and friends in
Brooklyn. Her mother was almost
heartbroken, but she felt herself
drawn more and more to visit the old
elm tree in the park. Her visits be-
came more frequent, until she became
convinced that her lost daughters
spirit haunted the :Iee. Mrs Towards
devotion finally leo her TO apply to the
park commissioners to set plate on
the tree. This was granted, and in a
short time the laborers in the park
were surprised TO see the shining plate.
They have since called it the Nellie
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21

ferences in ruling among the commits
sioners themselves. Kansas requires
conditions which would be deemed IL
legal in Vermont. New York disa-
grees with Texas as to what life insur-
ance means. Now disagreements of
this sort give the great companies
much trouble and invariably increase
the cost of insurance. This explains
what has so often puzzled the would
be insurer; how it comes that rates
vary SC much throughout the country.
At any rate, the men who are to do
the work of the conclave are admitted
" highly competent, and in some cases
have made lifelong study Of the in
surance question. In nearly every
case they have held Office some time,
and being appointed by the governors
of their states, are deemed indepen-
dent of any corporation influence.
There was time when the large life
insurance companies dictated the APP
pointment of these officials, who thus
had tendency to favor one concern at
the expense of another. But that time
has passed away.
California has one of the best known
insurance authorities TO speak for her
j. \. Z. Wilson. He comes with
quite Pacific slope delegation, not
member of which is influenced for or
against the "Old line" or the assess
ment" parties which divide the insur-
ance world. From the south the com
missiOners are John Purifoy, of Ala
bama: c. b. Mills. of Arkansas; w. A.
Wright, of Georgia; Fl. +. Duncan, of
Kentucky; Walker b. Spencer, of
Louisiana; /. Freeman Rasin. of
Maryland, and c. II. Collins, of Flor
ida. The south has acquired great
importance in the eye of the insurance
men of late years. Few realize that
the amount of life insurance carried by
any community is one of the best indi-
cations of its wealth. The money
value placed on the lives of the citi-
zens shows their individual worth to
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
ORIGINAL Phrastnr.

There are many wonderful dialects
IN existence, says Harper's Magazine,
One Of these is what might be called
the suburban domestic dialect; that
used BY servants in the rural commu.
mites in the daily routine of house.
work. Several examples have come to
hand. A suburbanite was greeted. one
morning, he entered his dining.
room. wit Shis choice specimen: MIR.
j., the colt has friz the pipes. They've
bust, and the cellars all afiOat.' The
same domestic, while at work in the
hail adjoining the library where her
employer was writing, thinking he
might prefer not to witness the opera
ton Of polishing the floor, entered the
room. and said: Mr.. J, do you want
the door cluz, OF the curtains drew?'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
VEGETABLE WHISKY SHOP.
Cup OF Death That Lures the Cnwary Bug
TO Destruction


The most curious OF these freak
plants is what is commonly called the
whisky shop but which is labelled
more scientifically the ''Nepenthes."
This plant receives its nourishment
through large bulbs, resemb. ing over
grown pea pods, growing on lis stalks,
rather than through roots II is a
its appetite for flies and other unfor-
tunate members of the bug family
which happen within its reach The
pods are half full of intoxicating liq-
nor. calculated to give any poor crawl
err the most horrible jag OF his life.
and when the plant has its Il
eense,n the top of the bulb closes
over. disclosing the enticing fluid
within and sugared lining leading
down TO it, which Immediately attracts
the passing insect, who puts the fatal
cup to his lips and drinks until he falls
head over heels into the digestive
organs of the dreadful Nepenthes. and
no matter whether he be hard-Shelled
beetle or tender mosquito, he is
Cobbled up, bones and all. On the un-
der side OF some of the lids grow long,
sharp pins, which stab the unfortunate
bugs trying TO escape, and on others
nature has paved the way 10 ruin by
laying out a sort of boulevard, fenced
in on either side with hedge Of thornS
which leads 90 the mouth of the cup.
To prevent adulteration of the liquor.
the lids close when rainstorm is APP
pretended, affOrding in the wonderful.
plant barometer as well as curiosity.
indianapolis News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21

Whereas. Legal and sufficient petitions
having been presented 20 the mayor aud
council OF the city OF Wichita PRAYING
that "a special election be called 10 vote CA
proposition To issue bonds in the sum 81
$4,000 for the purpose Of spectiug for
Coal Ia the city II Wichita. and
Whereas. The said MAYOR and council at
a meeting held July s3i, 1894. adopted a
resolution instructiug the mayor 10 call q
special election FOR said purpose.
Therefore. /. L. NJ. Cox. mayor Of the
city Of Wichita. Kan. BY virtue Of the
authority vested Ia me by law aud Ia &C
cordRuce with the said resolution. do
hereby proclaim and give notice that .
special election shall be held la the city %
Wichita. Kan, on Tues lay. the 4th day 81
September. y D. 1884, 10 deternlius
whether or not the legal voters Of said
city OF Wichita. will instruct the mAyot
and council Of the city Of Wichita 10 i-sus
bonds in the amount OF Sl0 600 for the pur-
pose Of prospecting for coal withla the
city limits OF the city OF Wichita, said
bonds 10 run seven years and bear Interest
st the rate % PER cent per ADuum. in
terest TO be paid semi-annuzily.
Il II l. NJ. cox. Mayor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
HOW TO KEEP COOL.
If You Carefully Act Upon the Advice
Given Below You VIII BE Pleased
With the Results.
Keep coolr'

Keep cool
Excellent advice in summer time. but
nos very easy to follow. Apparently, it
would be just rs reasonable TO say keep
strong, healthy and vigorous amid the
sweltering heat OF this trying season
And vet this IS not only possible but It IS
something that every person can do Il
The right means are adopted.
Keep cool.
When YOU feel tired out on a hot dav.
have no appetite and feel scarcely able
to work, don't rush OFT fer a drink e.
''brace up ON oE swallow some other IN
furious stimuiant. hollow common
sense principles. You ara lauguid and
lack energy because your system Is in
low condition. ou are hos because
your body does not throw Oft tie extra
warmth that Is generated Nou are
weak because You de- not get sufficient
nourishment. There l. oniv one wav to
overcome these unhealthy conditions
and that Is by supplying what the svs-
TEN needs. BY restoring healthy action.
The best way to 10 this Is TO lake the
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least once daily. This food. which y
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1t perfects the digestion. IL impaft~
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Keep cool
/ Loss OF health means loss 81 a great
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/ \ pamphlet giving full particulars
about Psslsola viii be sent on application
10 the Pre-digested Food Co., 80 Reade
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21

An Irisbman. seeing picture % the
cathedral OF Cologne. said that u looked
80 natural that he could almost hear tbs
chime OF its bells. A Traveller locking 81
one Of tbe splendidly equipped passe grr
trains Of the Frisco lice, standing IN tho
Wichita station, engine alive. waiting for
the signal t. take il fast flight over tho
prsiries aud shrough the Ozark mountains.
NAV almost hear the hum OF the busy city
en- the other eud.
Travel on the Frisco. 10 il relisbie-al-
ways on time-insuTlug connections
Chair cars with pOrtsrs la charge. Seats
free
Pullman sleepers in morning Rud oight
trains. Tickets on sale 20 All points. 10 all
directions, and baggage checked through.
City ticket Office, l5s North Main street.
Passenger station. corner Douglas AMI
Fifth avenues, V icoifa. Kan.
". H. MURDOCH. II. i A.
D. WIsHAET. g.. T. A, - Louis
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
GRAND ROCK ISLAND EXCURSION
To PiJtsburg. PAINFUL Encs mpment Grand
Army of the Republic

Arrangements having been made by the
president Of the Nomsn's Relief Corps
and members Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic for special train consisting OF
Pullman sleeping cars, chair ears. etc,
through 20 Pittsburg without change via
the Great Rock Island Route and Erie
lines, the following schedule will be put
into effect:
Spe ci4l train will leave Kansas City Sat
urday evening. September 5, At ESQ. arrive
in Chicago at 8 o'clock Sunday morning,
going direct 10 the depot of the Erie rail-
way, dearborn station. The day Will Do
spent in sight seeing aud pleasure.
Ample time being given for all those &c
companying this party io Witt the various
parks and also the famous " ar Museum,
LIBBY Prison and General Grants mOnu-
ment all of which can be reached in a very
few minutes from Dearborn station.
The journey will he taken up by way the
Erie Lice, leaving Chicago Sunday even
INK at $50. passing through the following
named cities en- route; Huntington, Ind;
Lima. O.; Marion. o; GALLON, o.; Mans
fold. O; Akron, o., Kent, o.; Warren, o.
and New Castle, Penn, arriving ia Pitts
burg early Monday morning.
Tickets will be sold September 9Th and
Sth, and will be good To return up 10 Sep
TENDER p, with stop over privilege return
ing at points east Of Chicago UP TO final
limit Those purchasing Great Rock
Island Route tickets VIII not be obliged 10
deposit them in Pittsburg, Will not require
signatures or stamping in order TO make
them available. They will be straight out
open tickets and carry DO furthur restrlc-
lions further than mentioned above.
Attached % this train will also be
special coach for he use OF the president
o. the Woman Relief Corps and mem be-s
Of the Grand Army en- route and il Pitts
burg. The doors Of this special coach wall
be open 70 all, in tact the car will be used
a. an official Car wherein all business per-
tanning 10 the Grand Army can be con
Quoted Nothing viii be left uudOne b.
the Rock Island and Enc routes 10
make this most enjoyable trip
10 the National Encampment, therefore
make your arrangements ssriv and enjoy
the pleasure in store for you Bear n mind
in order TO secure these advantages that
YOUR tickets should read via Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacinc railway. from
Missouri river points u Chicago, Chicago
and Erie % Marion. Oulo. New l0rk.
Like Eris aud Wesfsra 20 TounEsco1.
ONO and PItt-burg. and LAKE IRE Tsi!-
WAY % PittsburR, Pa.
Our rates are a. ways as low a. the low
est.
The service rendered and attention given
our patrons cannot Dc questioned. Ns
lead but DO not follow.
Any further information wanted, ad-
dress
I. !. AyDFRsoy. 4. II. NOFFET.
Asst & aud p. 4. GeD - IS T. \
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-21
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