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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-10-31

KrrrRELL, N. O., Oct. 90
To the Editor of the News and Observer:

htIIRElLy IN Wy Wv 80
To the Editor of the News and Observer:
Mr.. Winston's suggestion that tn
name of the free negro of whom | wrote
VAS Chavis. not Ohavers, is right. Tit
paper has it Chavis, which is evidentlN
misprint. | was miSled IN the spell
ing by the common pronunciation which
is Uhavers.
also copfounded two generations Of
Jhavises. The large land owner was
William Chaws. All the farms here
abouts, large and small, were carved
from the old Chavis tract. This tract
began at Lyuch's creek, between XII
5rell and LouisbuTg, and ran, with a
breadth of about FIVE miles, sixteen
niles up the northern bank OF Tar river
t. Fishing creek, near Oxford.
AS Cnavis began alternating the lana
before the re olution there IS every
eas to believe that he had it direct
from Lord Granville, one If the LORD
proprietors who instead of receding his
interest in the CarolinaS to the crow as
the others did, took a princely domain
comprising this part OF the State. The
facts that the Chavis land was so large
and bounded by well known water
courses, tend to confirm this belief,
which is, supp Sc, susceptible of easy
pr of.
The handwriting Of William Chayis
indicates an educated man. But | tind
hat it was one of his sons, probably
Gibbs Chavis, that was the school
teacher and taught white children. 1t
was mainly in Orange comfy that
the offic ated in this capacity.
Some years ago DR.. Kingsbury,
if my memory serves, gave a very lnteI-
esting account of this school and mel
uoned the names of several prominent
men who had attended it in their boy
hood. This school teacher, tradition
AYERS. associated with white people gen
orally on such equality that on his visits
to them he was invariably put to sleep
n the company bed"
Gibbs Ohavis 1 am not sure that ne
was the school teacher, he might ha'
been his brother was great horse
racer. His, horse, Black Snake, had o
eonal in his day and won his owner
great deal of money, and was finally the
cause of his death At great race 10
near a stream still known as Gibbs
creek, Black Snakes running bankrupt
ed the crowd as usual. Bad blood was
eagendered. A quarrel arose. On the
way home, in the dark, Chavis was shot
and killed.
The Presbyterian minister, Chavis, of
whom Mr. Winston speaks, was probably
a son or descendant of the original Will
lam Ohavis. Many of his descendants
still live, and the family having long ago
sQuandered this great possession, have
now mostly fallen into extreme poverty
or ignorance. Few or any of them even
know that the family ever saw better
days. 1t is said that one of the largest
farms of the ante bellum period, fully
s 600 acres, the Chavises snapped for
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no se al d cart.

no SO al u CdrIs
Some Yeas ago, in a series of article
written over pen name for the A lantic
Monthly, was one in which | showeO
clearly that the prejudice against an0
the severe treatment of the negro at tht
S nth advanced pari ptssu with th'
fierceness of the alb ,lition movement and
the Increment of the negroes to burD
Southern houses and cut Southern
threats. The paper never APP cared tx
actly as / wroTe'it. but still the main
point was not entirely lost, | hope
In collecting material for 1t found in
the ''ole isshy" free-negroes Of the state
much that interested me Excepting
Wake county, found them far more
numerous in Granville county. a. well as
much more characteristic of che type
Among them were several families
who had been considerable land owners
for generations. In a few instances
they were also slave holders. All of
their adult males vored and mustered
with the militia previous to the disfran-
chising act of 1885. l found that many
of the families denied that their auces
tors had ever been slaves. This denial
| naturally attributed to their pride or
ignorance. But it turned out that they
were right.
An investigation as far IS practicable
of their genealOgy showed them TO be
largely of Iudian blood. Tnis was fully
confirmed by their features and physical
structure Among them, especially
among their women, the III
dian Characteristic are strongly
marked. know Of mole
than one who could easily pass for an
Indian squaw. These characteristics
are also very conspicuous in the chilli
rem. Their prejudlces against the slaves
were so strong that nearly all the affinity
of the free negro was with the lowest
class of whites AS this exclusiyene8s
still prevails, many known as free
H. grr e3 probably really have not drop
of negro blood.
But / have wandered f = af Id from
my su ~jtc.. / will only add That my list
of undoubrful negro shareholders certain
ly extends to four; Thomas Blackuall
mot Gabriel. as / first stated, William
Chavis, Noses Bullock and JOnn Mich
ell. John Michel was alive at the be-
ginning of the war and was a strorg Sc
ces5a st.
o w. BlACKNALL.
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". B SNOW,
Commissioner.

Having qualified as administrators of the
estate of Octavius Coke, deceased, late OF
Wake county, n. c., hereby notify all per-
sons having claims against the said estate
to present the same to me on or before Sep.
TENDER 18th, 1885, or this notice will be plead
in bar OF their recovery. All persons in
debted TO said estate are notified to make
payment to me.
KATE F COKE,
Administrative of Octavius Coke, dec d.
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COME AND GO WITH US.
lively "OarOnan and have jolly time the Great EzpO
ton City. The CARoLNAN BILL
and men may join in the party.

The NORTH organize Exposition party
week viewing the Cotton States and Inter
Exposition the who for the
subscription price, 81 will cketfrom
North Carolina Atlanta and return and weeks board
who might miss the free trip by only
subscribers farther board
for by December st 1895
advance
opportunity without the exposition held
with exception the greatest held the world and in
many larger than the Worlds Fair.
gentlemen friends the State begin
lively party friends will sub
will mention it to them
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Uses
Mexican Mustang Liniment
On his horses, ON his drivers.
RALEIGH. n. c., Feb. g, 1895.

RALEIGH, n. O., Feb g 1870,
Lyon Mfg. Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-Havfng Mexican nustang Lini~
ment extensively advertised here induces to tell you
persons in the livery business have
used past years my horses for almost
thing horses subject TO- For sprains and stir joints
do think It has equal and for such things as
harness gals and rubs it is wonderful.
once had very driver who thrown from his
riage runaway and severely bruised about his shout
breast that did not think he would be able
to got carriage again. remembered however what
Mexican Mustang Eminent did for my horses in OF
and had him it constantly and in about two
weeks he was as good driver and ache or
pain remained.
know you get tired Of receiving such letters bu
thought would add more testimonial useful
ness of Mustang Imminent Yours truly
w, II. LANCASTER
For Is years In Livery and Transfer business
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Sale of Valuable Real Estate.

BY virtue of an order OF the Superior
Court of Wake county, made in special pro
Ceedings entitled w. J. Olive, administra-
tor. Va. A. j. Olive and others, for the pur-
pose of aking real estate assets, we wilE
on Friday, November 18th, 1898, at IA O'Clock,
on the premises, sell to the highest bidder
for cash, at public auction, the following
described real estate, tO-wit
First Tract-Situate in Wake county ana
being part of the land of Henderson Olive
deceased, on Little Beaver Greek, adjoining
the land of b, Barker, and containing 90
acres more or less.
Second Tract-Situate in Wake county, n.
c., adjoining the lands of Rufus Gardner, N
J. Barker, NJ. A. Segraves and others, cor
tanning about 20 acres more or less.
Third Tract--Situate in Wake cOuRty, ~.
c. being the land of Henderson and Martha
Olive, deceased, adjoining the lands of W.
J. olive, w. I'll. Bennett and j. A. olive, cen
tanning l20 acres more or less.
Terms cash.
This 18th day of October, 1895.
a. E. NORRIS,
". B SNOW,
Commissioners.
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The sandhills of Moore County.

Il. Y. Page in Aberdeen Telegram.
The sandhilIs that few years ago
were only valued at any thing because
the pine grew on it, is now in this sec
ton OF the county worth much more with
the forest cut away than it was before an
axe was put in it. The fruit grower sees
more in an acre OF sandy soil than The
turpentine operator and mill man con-
bined ever computed it to be worth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-10-31

The ensuing annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Raleigh and Augusta Air
Line Railroad Company, will be held at the
office of the company, in Raleigh, n. g., on
Thursday, the l4th day of November, 1885,
commencing at II o'clock, noon.
The transfer books will be closed from
the 8lst inst to November Hth, 1886, inclu-
sive. w. w ASS, becFetafy'
Raleigh, Oct b. 1885,
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of J. p. WEIGH, deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims
OF my attorney on or before the 18th day OF
September, 1886, or this notice will be plead
in bar Of their recovery All persons indebt-
ed to said deCedent are notified that prompt
payment Is required.
J. A. JONES,
Administrator.
HEBERT f. NORRIS, Attorney.
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Having qualified as administrator Of the
estate of Susan A. Harrison, deceased, this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the said estate to present them to
the undersigned on or before the 18th day
of September, 1896, or this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery, and all per-
sons indebted TO the said estate will please
make immediate payment.
j. c. MAROON,
Adm. Susan A. Harrison, decease d.
j. II. FLEMING, Attorney.
September II 1895.
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Having qualified as executor Of W. l..
Terrell, deceased, / hereby notify all per-
sons having claims against his estate to pre-
sent them 10 me for settlement, by the lst
day Of September, 1896. Persons indebted to
the estate will please settle,
j. w ATKINSON, Executor.
7 II FLEMING Attorney
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Chas. Pearson,
Architect and Engineer,
d

Plans and snecihcs6iops Iuo;ahai on
application. L&nd saryCr n w55er
works, etc
Room %, Pulleu buiidtne
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-10-24
ELK.

Mrs. .Sinnett arrived home from
Iowa this week.
Miss Graves was in our district last
week looking after school work.
J. D. Pratt built very large gran
ary last week and also erected q new
wind mill.
Mr.. Taylor has rented his farm to
Mr.. Scott of Dakota and intends to
move to Worth;ngton in the near fu-
ture.
Miss Stella Darling closes very
successful term of school this week
in district No. "a. We can recon-
nened her as an excellent young
teacher.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-10-24
S. S. CONVENTION.
A Very Successful Meeting.
Large Delegation Present.

A Very Successful Mect1itE--A
Large Delegation Present. >*.s Il
The Sunday School Convention Ct
Southwestern Minnesota is being
hoe ia the Msthoaist church here
this weak comm mencing e nssday aud
closing today noon. a large num-
Der Of delegates are present and much
interest is manifested in the wolk.
An extended account will be given in
our next issue.
Following is the list Of delegates
and their residences: ,.s
Miss Dow, Rushmore,
S. b. Bedford and wife, Rush.
more, -
I James Baird, Rushmore,
Miss Conant, Beaver Greek,
(: MISS Fleming, Madelia,
Miss Davis, Madelia,
Mrs. Ward, Summit Lake,
John Reed and wife, Summit
Lake.
Miss Katie Reed, Summit Lake,
Mrs. Barton and daughter,
Ewington,
MIR. and Mrs. Waller. Summit
Lake,
Mr.. King, Rushmore,
Miss Travis, Adrian,
ID. Mr.. Asuson, Lnverne,
Mr.. Crawford, Luverlle,
Mr.. Bordwell, Jackson,
Mr.. T. j. Knox, Jackson,
/ Mr.. Joe Peterson, Jackson
county,
Mr.. Fry, Jackson county,
Mr.. A. D. Perkins, Minneapolis,
Mr.. Hugh Cork, Minneapolis,
Mrs. A. Terrey, Slayton,,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-10-24

I Ele began to grow rich. His pants
We're no longer shiny, aud his wife
entered that society which her ac-
comp p'is;llnents and beauty entitled
!!5hsrStu.* It is alwavs 81, when one
IgroSis rich. TLeir l'rsliyrees awaken
a,,sI their deseat ~.
ssa s|l.l lsorth md ma Esut
alIl! lpdl!g'AV,est 4 :, came tie cry Of the de-
spalring lover, both men and women.
They told him their woes, of their
hearts. how they lay awake all night
tlinking Of the perishable, tantaliz-
ing she, or Of the uncousistant, and
wavering he-all this was poured in
to the generous ears of the photo
graph man. (
To one and all he sent the healing
powders. These powders were grad
ed according to strength and eficien-
cy.
One was to be laid on the bosom of
the love. lorn maiden. Another was
to be sprinkled over her handkerchief.
and these failing to accomplish, the
work, others of more potency were to
be used until aippancy, deceit and
beguilment and indifferency yielding
at last, and two hearts found them
selves in possession of - one si,. gle
thought alone.
Twas pathetic, these real stories
OF real heart troubles, for there was
no doubt of their seriousness. From
Maine to California, from Texas,
from Florida and from all the states
between came these despairing cries
from people in love. They raised a
smile on the faces of the post Office
authorities, but even official hardi-
hood could hardly broaden the
smile into a laugh, so awfully in ear
nest were the correspondents.
And to each one that sent the re-
mittances there was sent the powder
tha:sswas to do the magic winning
Of tie heart's . idol. = "
At last Uncle Sam, in the persons
of post Office inspector and E. G.
Stringer, United States district attor-
ney, stepped in and stopped the heal
ing process, with the above described
result.
The mail which had been accumu-
lating for FIVE days, numbered sever
al score OF letters, and came from all
over the country. -
And Uncle Sam pitiously spoiled
this healing traffic, although Mr..
Roberts urged his patrons mot to
use the powders for immoral pur-
poses. s
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Mr.. George Morgan, Pipestone.
Mr.. Albright, Kinbrae,
Miss Albright, Kimbrae,
Miss Nelson, Kimbrae, ...#
Mr.. 7. I. Bargain, Mt. Lake, "a.
r. "A. Graves, Bigelow,
Brown, erburne,
HE. Baier, Jackson, g County, II u
Miss Goetz, Fairmont,
Mrs. L. z. Brown, Center Chain,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr, Rushmore,
Mr.. VIM. Thorn, Rushmore.
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OF LOVE-.
. g. p ---- NY &i
Roberts Found 1t and Is Now Iii
~ III. Jail ut Mankato.
THE .J ACixst On PiIIoTO-
GltaxPHislttlst1J NIfsit,VEIs. 4
Story Of His Neutrality-suspicious.
e. He Made Love. - z h.%> III

A. c.. Roberts, the jackson photo
grapher, who was brought here last
week for hearing before Commis-
sioner Rohrer on the charge of fraud
ulant use Of the nails. had his hear
ing last Friday and was bound over
to await the action of the federal
grand jury which convenes at Man
kato. He was taken to Mankato
Saturday by United States Marshal
Campbell and placed in Jail, having
failed to procure the necessary $1,000
bonds. a.. .,.S.
The things that Roberts are &C.
c,sed Of would fill large volume.
Jackson has always been considered
a good little town but that is all past
now. Roberts had been in Jackson
for some time and was doing a good
business in the photo line but did
not arouse the suspicious Of the citi-
zens for a long time, but at last they
grew suspicious and an investigation
disclosed facts which led to his ar
rest. 81,
Roberts had discoved the secret of
love and he made use Of this in a
manner which fairly out-rivaled the
power of Cupid in the line Of making
love. ....... v. 4. ..zz
Love should unlock the closed
dooEsso wealth ssch. assAe had never
dreamed Of He would assist de
spairing lovers to love successfully.
Joan should have Darby and Darby
should warm to Joan. Broken hearts.
bitter, burning disappointments,
blighting chills could no more be
known among lovers.
The world should be paired with
out pangs, and incidently, the wooer
should be spared considerable ex.
peDse in his wooing.
q He set UP alembics and vessels of
mysterious import in the photograph
shop and went laborously to distill-
ing. The alembic was full Of white
and lavender powders, with which he
would heal the moon-riven lovers in
all the United States.
Lovers from far and near began to
send in for the powders. Letters
multiplied by the score, and remit
tances flowed into the modest photo
graphic shop until he was doing a
business that fairly frightened him,
90 ex tensive was it.
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EXCHANGE NOTES.

= Adrian Democrat: Sam Jones
smokes fifteen cigars day cost
ing, So say, one dollar: Sam Il thinks y =
this is all right. but let some poor poor
devil spend 50 much as ten cents
y dsy for 81, 81 his 'llE then then
sam cavorts around like 9 Texas
steer fighting heel flies and sends Is
!. the poor wretch TO Ia l'', klt'n. "
The man who once said, after lie
had heard Sam preach, I'D like
the fellow better If he didn't act
so much like cross between
monkey and q blackguard, was .
not much Of his base. " =
Mankato Review: The idea is
advanced by some newspapers
!. that potatoes will be . drug on the
market is i. q mistake. Local con-
tracts are being made at 70 cents
bushel, which with the big yield
per acre, pays better. than 60 cent
wheat. There will be 9 big de-
,mand for shipment, and tie pro-
ducers can handle their crop to ac-
zcommodate the market will reap
good results. ::Don't get fright
ened before there is occasion Tor Tor
it, IA :ss7 . 3
Jackson Pilot: The death role
Of the Grand Army Of the Kepub-
lie as reported at the encampnent
recently held at Louisville, KY,
shows how rapidly the old veter-
ans are passing away. The num- !
Der Of deaths among the Grand.
Army members during the past
ten years and tie percentage OF.
& doatha ia as follows: GssI ..sa ,
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deaths is as follows:

As may be seen by reading the
above the death roll is steadily IN
creasing, and year by year the
percentage Of those, summoned to
answer the last roll-call grows
greater. With each succeeding
wear the attendance at their nat.
ional encampment decreases: And
the old defenders Of our star
sgpaneled banner whom the pea
; Il noliticians and political dema-
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gogues have harrased year after
year to- serve their own selfish
ends, will soon have passed
through that dark valley to the
great unknown. No patriotic cit
zen, be be republican, democrat
or populist; but who respects the
shrase siefend ders. IF |;
on Fsmss eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
While glory guard with solemn round.
= The bivouac Of the dead s-.', INV $1
zone day last week, while sad
and dreary, as we wended weak
and weary across the unswept
floor, we heard at first. a gentle
tapping, then it became an earnest
rapphg at our ssnctum door.
"Come inv' we ,eaid, while yet
We pondered, and in silence still
We wondered what for us could be
in store, then the door knob gently.
turning, in he .walked-our cheek
was burning, as we thought of
crimson gore. ''Are you the man
that does the writing?" Then we
thought there was sign Of fighting
as we looked him DER and Ger.
''Sir, we are," we meekly told him
and motioned for the boys to hold
him if he tried to beat us sore.
..Then you'll give me credit oppo-
site that little debit of a dollar
more. / like your paper and will
tBke it as long as you strive to
make it as good as it has been be-
FORE We jumped, he lodged!
Thus we missed him, or we would
surely have kissed him, no matter
if the boys did roar. So seldom
treated il this manner, we we're
inclined to sing hosannah! Only
this and nothing more. Ex #
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Electric Light Plant.

The electric light power house is
enclosed and work on the wires and
putting in the machinery will com
mence at once. The building is larger
than the water works house and join
ed to it, making large, fine building.
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-;Gticc Of Dissolution.

! Notice is. hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Walter Aagaard and Ren Nc
Cartney under the firm name OF Nc
Cartney & Aagaard is this day dis
solved. The business will hereafter
be conducted by Mr.. Aagaard to
whom the accounts are transferred.
Dated Get. 9. 1885. .... ..,sE'
WALT1I AAaAARD.
/ Rem MCCARTNEY.
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Look in our show window. 81
Il. PALM & Son, g. A. r. Block. Il

M. HammOnd's Announcement.
Quality is the truest test of cheap.
ness.
The best is always the cheapest.
You can buy stoves that are cheap
er than Garlands but none that are
worth as much.
Many limitations are offered, which
the dealer will tell you are just as
good as '.Garlands". Insist upon
seeing the Garland trade mark.
Garlands are made in all needed
sizes and varieties, for all kinds Of
fuel and sell them all. Call and
see them. MARVIN HAMMOND.
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For Sale or Trade.

A Ave room house. good we'll,
large lot and barn, cheap for cash, or
on time. G. s. EAsrwooD. 7tf
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-28
CHICAGO MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Ill, June 27.-'rhe outside trade In
wheat was lacking this morning and the crowd
having loaded up yesterday under the impression
that they had q good thing in the strength
then prevailing We're the sellers The demand ex-
cept such came from ''put" holders was not i'm
perattve urgent, and even the privileges fur
nished but faint support TO prices. The opening
far above che put price and values soon
worked down 10 that limit and kept humping on
IL. The principal in the market was the Cincin-
natl Price Current. Twas decidedly against hold
ers ia its summary, inasIauch il did not CON
slider that winter wheat had suffered any further
deterioration and stated that spring wheat was
progressing favorably. Receipts were ligh; at 81
cars for Chicago and 1A6 in the Northwest.
Withdrawals from store amounted 22, S45
bushels and 242, 1873 bushels cleared Of the sea-
hoard Liverpool; cables disappointing, q cuet
and easy tone being reported at that place Conii-
mental markets were irregular, quotations
being higher and some lever September wheat
opened from 73l2c TO 1890. sold between 7S5sc
ana 12asc, closing at 725s973ls, l4c under
yesterday. Estimated receipts for tomorrow, la
cars.
Corn promises WELL according to the Cincinnati
Price Current, and buyers for that reason
backward IN that market today Those who held
corn offered moderately and the bears showed little
hesitation In selling The weakness OF wheat dur
ing the morning was another backSet 10 prices, and
cables being lower did not help them any. Re
celpts were 135 and 37l 900 bushels were
taken from store. Export clesrances amounted to
106 us bushels.
September corn opened at 48szc sold between