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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-03
Land for Sale.

On Tuesday, December Bird, 1895 at the
court house door in Raleigh, ". c., L will sell
at public cutlery ffty-fve and one-half
acres, on the side of the tract of land known
lies about one.half mile northeast of Raleigh
and adioins the land of William Taylor,
w. A Myatt and others, and will sold be
in three parcels, one of 2757 acres, one
of q. 43 acres ana one of AIS acres, exclusive
of the road. Each~Of the parcels fronts on
the public road.
Sale made under powers conferred by the
will of T. b. Bridgers, recorded in clerks
office of Wake superior court. A plots and full
description of each paTcelmay be seen upon
application to Battle & Mordecai
Terms cash. Hour of sale IL m.
MARY NJ. CHRISTMAS,
Executrix of L. b. Bridgers.
October 81, IS.
Battle & Mordecai.' Attorneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-03
Parrish Planning Mill,

CTS sting of two and half acres of land.
roptin9 IN Wilmington ard Weldon h all
roads and containing a full planning mill
ind shop equipment of the very best ma
hinery, engine, 2 boilers, 2 kilns. Cham
ion planer, No planer. National planer
nd hatcher, 2 mouIders, Resaw Gangrip
.aw, lathe, etc etc, ali complete and in
God order. The mill is splendidly located
n a growing town and prosr erous section
nd just opposite the AT antio Coast Line
hops. Property will be sold together or
eparately, to suit purchasers,
'e" ~ the same time and place / viii
sell 253 acres of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-03
We Do Claim

To be able to sell books,
stationery, school sup
plies, ana everything IL
our line, cheaper for cash
than any other house IN
the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-03

With q cash order FOR
anything you want aut
we will do our best e
please you,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15

This was the nrN unkind word No had
ever spoken 10 his sister. Julia picked w
her treasured letters. pink ribbon and all.
and tossed them into the stove.
" guess" she snapped. you'll have
enough to do. sc,,lin' sam Flick an the
mad sam read tho letter out loud. cause he
though, II was bill"
Yes. you'll ketch II. Jccl," comiorted his
mother.
He did catch II. 60 did Julia. For tina
servant who overheard her statement that
she was to marry woodtord Longley spread
the news far and wide. quite tho truth OF
affairs tho neighbors had never found out
Julia Is still keeping house for her bachelor
brother.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15
ABOUT NIGH HEELS.
Their origin Dates BACK to the SIX
tccnth Century.

Barly shoes ana boots would appear 10
have had very slight heels. II any ST sill.
but when once the heels began 10 be made
hiph and stiited the fashion became ARMY
nred. and has lasted to the present day.
+, would be difficult 10 say eNLctly when
high heels frst sppeared but they were
worn In England al least as long ayo "a the
curly part OF the sixteenth century They
reached this country from Venice and tho
yenetians imported them from Turkey.
The Turkish original was kind
az patten. worn, doubtless. TO ralrB tho
waarer above tho dirt In the plates to
George Sandys' Travels well-known
,svortpeuth century book. the Turkish We
mon are represented wearing these cho-
ninps or "chioppineg." "a Eugltsh writer's
rsuod Them In Venice they were IN very
common use They were made % wood
covered with leather OF different colo-s.
sr5 were often Curiourlv painted aud son r.
limo, gilt They were worn absuriy high.
soue beiug raised eighteen iEchts above
The ground tho deg, re Of nobility pos-
sesQsd by the lady wearer being Indicated
hy the height 81 tho chopinc. on stllts
AZ This KIND unassisted. waking naturally
h,c,iue mo easy task and hence was seen
the ridiculous spectacle Of a lady Bup-
,,rr,ed ON each side by attendants, whom
she went abroad, SO that she might mol
The word "cSopno" was supposed by our
cider writer's to be Of Italian origin, and
xss often spelled cloppino and In the plu-
raj clorpini. as n a genuine Italian word.
M, strangely enough, notwithstanding the
fashion thst undoubtedly prevailed al Ven
ID, The uOrd does not appear In Italian
Sf.,,onsrtes. II is probably Of Spanish orl-
q,n The mctrra Spanish chaplin means
sIoe Win a cork sole. Hamlet alludes 10
80 s,atted uattens IN his welcome 70 the
olsver, when he tays, "By'r Lady your
isdysbp Is nearer TO heaven than when !
80 va,, last. hy the altitude of a ehopine."
mi. slows that the Venetian fashionable
f,otrear was familiar TO Eiizsbethsn En-
yli.hnen. but its infueues in the shape
=, b,gh -heelcd shoes had long before been
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15

From It'd Bits. ,,.-..u,..,.,
~, ,.,, c,ii nc tvo-fsced ,hngi pig yet :
second LAaY uuaSesAedlNh e. l aia ana an.
vets more. ! don's Know ~hi'a On en- 'n'
sgis7t.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15

Many srs wonder!ug whatever became
OF Victoria Mcrnsiti. Who fiarten me
fashion OF clipping WIN roachmtn' lhe
mo-, went on fhe ~ sc and IS now in a
convent-sst Joseph's convent Ia hVt-
land, VI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15

San Antonio News. George Briuderwood
Of Houston is regiHterod al tha &Ptsrick
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15

III s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-15
WINDSOR TIES.
isssesssssssss
FOSTERS KID GLOVES.

A handsome and very appropriate present is pair
of our Celebrated Fosters Kid Gloves They
in three brands "Wliam,' Fowler, "Fosterina
every pair warranted to give satisfaction or money
refunded We also carry cheaper grades at 15c, 90c
nnk
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-11-29
Powerful aDredge.

The sandpump hopper dredge
Octopus, which was launched by
VIM. Simons and Co. at Renfrew
some short time ego for the port
of Durham, Natal, is one Of the
most powerful pumping dredges
afioat. The hull is divided into
nine water-tight compartments by
means of bulkheads extending up
to the main deck. The principal
dimensions are:-Length. 215ft.
breadth, 36tft; depth, 15ft. 9in.;
and the hopper capacity is 5000
tons. The centrifugal sand pumps,
twd in number, are capable of
raising 5000 tons per hour, and
working to depth of 40ft. under
water level The pumps are cap
able of dscharging on shore to a
distance of 1000 yards through
pipes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-11-29
Everybody Was Quiet.

Back in the '7Os a report reach
ed army headquarters that the
Indians in Idaho had swarmed
down on a little village and muir
dered every inhabitant A Second
Lieutenant, who had just received
his commission, was dispatched
to the scene to asc ertain the
authenticity of the rumor. A few
hours after his arrival in the vii
lage he sent tn s dispatch tn the
commanding officer. Everybody
is quiet here" Whereupon the
commanding officer replied
Your report is unintelligible.
We have it from responsible
sources that Indians have mass
acred every inhabItant." The
Lieutenant answered: Report
is correct. Everybody has been
massacred. Everybody is quiet"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-11-29
Wanted.

A MAN WHO CAN TREAD UNEXPECT-
eddy upon piece of coral rock, while bath
ing at Waikiki, and not ease up or make any
proiane remarks, must also be able to knock
n mosquito off his nose without hitting that
organ, he will be required to examine a bicy-
Gle track and tell which way the wheel was
travelling; call on Brown II Kubey and look
on their new stock just received per last
Australia" ljS-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-11-29
Forgot He Hadn't Been Married.

FOrgOt re hauht heeu "arr1eO.
Al we'll known professor of
mathematics in an Eastern COL
lege is so completely absorbed in
his profession that he is becom-
ing more and more absent minded
every day, says Golden Days. Not
long ago he remarked to one of
the students: Something very
stupid happened to me the other
morning. l believe l am becom-
ing a little absent = minded
What is it3' inquire the student.
"You see" explained the profess
sor, gravely. Il wanted to take
my wife out for a drive and give
her some fresh air, but when l
came to make preparations / sud
denly remembered that 1 never
had a wife,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Hymeneal.--A quiet but pretty wedding
was celebrated at the Cathedral, Baltimore,
at O'Clock p M on TUESDAY, February 26th
Rev. Father Resrdon officiating The con-
tracing parties sere Mr.. G. E. ChsppeleSr,
Of this county, and Miss Angie Herbert, OF
Baltimore. The bride was prettily dressed in
white silk with satin trimmings, hat and
gloves to match, and carried lovely hsquet
Of bride ro-es. The groom vas becoming y
tttired in a conventional suit Of black Al
though the wedding was an nouBced 10 be
very quiet owing to the bride being in deep
mourning quite large company of friends
assembled at the Cathedral TO witness the GER
emouy Only the Immediate relatives attend
ed the reception which WAS held at TAB W.
Fatette St. The presents which were useful
and pretty are, Mr. and Mrs John R. st Clair,
handsome silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs
Herman, pair OF vases; Mr.. c. NJ. Edeien a
silver butter knife Mr.. Leigh, silver butter
lisb: Mrs Franks handsome table scarf;
Mrs Leigh cut glass fruit bowl and a
half dozen small dishes; Miss o Conner a sill
yer butter knife; Messrs George and Willie
Leigh, a unique china fruit basket; Mrs Stein
burg, french china fruit howl aud hall
dozen little dishes; Mrs ~ E Chappeear,
a bureau scarf and mats; Miss Ailean Chappe-
Ieor cut glass pitcher and one dozen wine
glasses; H. C. Chappelear, a cut glass preserve
dish; Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, one-half lozen
linen fowls.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Death OF MI, IhOmas A Jones -
Mr. Thomss A. Jones, whose illness we made
mention Of 10 last weeks issue. died Al b 5
late residence, near this place, Saturday
night lie was IS years old. Mr. Jones was
apparently in good health up to a few days
before his Illness when he contracted a severe
cold from which general breaking down Of
strength and vitality followed His remains
were buried ~ Newport Church on Tuesday
He left family Of ten children, i've sons and
Eve daughters, all groau except his youngest
son, who is a child by his last wife, having
been married twice
Ne, JoHes became notorious hy his connec.
tiou With the S uthern Coniederacy aud the
nart be took in assisting Booth, the assassin
President Lincoln, across the Potomac river
10 Virginia, after tie assassination To
i've details would he prosy as everybody
n this section is familiar with the history Of
he whole affair. 1t has been asserted, and
OF with mt truth, that Mr. Jones services
connection with that affair, we're never
properly appreciated BY bis pretended iriends
whose lives, 10y riskng his own, and by pra-
dence and foresight be saved. Instead of
being cared for in comfort By them after the
valuable services he rendered a. he was
always very poor, he was left to shuttle abont
for living for himself and large family the
best he could, and died without penny. He
held some picayune offices, but these never
more than affOrdiug him Il scant living.
In 1873 he was appointed on the pslica
force Of Baltimore, and filled that position
until 1877, and was afterwards one of the Of
iicials at the MARYLAND House Of Correction
During Cevelands administration he held a
position in the United States Navy Yard, and
was removed therefrom when tie atministra-
ton changed
In 1892 he was appointed Justice Of the
Peace for this district, which place he held At
the time of his death.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Farrall InvestigatiOn.-The Ooro-
ner's Jury finished its lapors investigating the
cause leading to the death of Frederick Far
rail- late Friday and came to the conclusion
that his wife, Belle R. Fsrrall committed the
crime. number OF witnesses other than those
whose testimony was reported in our last is
sue, gave testimony tending TO show the
guilt Of Mrs Farrall. and the jury WIS not
long after the conclusion of the same in reach
ing result The fndiLg of the jury was as
follows: "That Frederick Farrall came to his
death from strychnne poison, administered
by the hands Of Belle r. Farrsll3 Imme-
distely upon the finding of the jury State
writ was issued for the accused, and placed
in the hands Of the sheriff Mr. Albrittain
took the train for Washington on Saturday
but could not find her, she having
left the city, or safely hidden herself therein
to eyade arrest As the sheriff was returning
home Saturday night he was informed thst
Mrs Farfall had been seen in Baltimore that
NY Nitu upon iVaNHthE 10 1 i"t'i HO IVY
graphed to Marshal Frey to keep lookout
for her, aud on Sunday went to Baltimore
himself His efforts however proved unavail-
ing as her whereabouts could not discovered.
He returned on Monday as he went, without
his prisoner.
Public sentiment is decidedly against the
accused, but the excitement is suosdlng as
time moves along. The general belief is that
Hail, her late paramonr, is particeps CT minis
ia the affair The trial of Mrs Farral could
not take place earlier than May next, and the
jury that will have the case in charge is likely
to be drawn by Judge Brooke next month
There is some talk of d change Of venue but
jnsuce is always administered il our county
with merciful hand and likely after all
more mature deiiberation may lead those in
terested in the case to trust in the good
Judgment of our people rather than go far.
ther and fare worse
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Wayside Items -Une Of our most in
teligeut and public-spirited citizens remark
ed ut church on Sunday, that the canals dug
on the sides of Our roads were advisable, bu.
not having provided for an outfit for the
water. 1.-THE towpath was nov impossible
for man or beast. Right you are "E. S r."
exclaimed all the audience We have an ad-
mirabIe supervisor with brains and muscle
and if be will come down and see where the
water can be let off-as at the mill run
bridge, he will know next summer what to
do Our roads are miserable roads. Only
S. 600 when $4,000 are necessary.
| The beautiful hall at Harris Lot is finished
| The young people have lad two dances, but
a grand opening will be given after Lent
with speeches, music, and grand entertain
ment to which all within 20 miles, should at
tend. This enterprise should be encourage
by all-ol every denomination it con.
tributes its mite TO the building up of our
poor district.
Mr. Spearman Lancaster is the most live
man in our district, The poor come 10 him
for aid, and he helps them when poor oys-
termen could not dispose of their oysters he
boukht them and we are glad to bear did not
lose anything. lie gathers gear by every
guile that 5 justified by honor y
bVl 1 1T CdiNtltt II blClim 10 lQPbTlptY.
died suddenly, had his friends appreciated.
that drunkness is a nervous disease AZ mos
imnent physicians now proclaim, and sent
him in their charity, 10 some hospital for cure
-as we send other poor afflicted mort4ls,
there would be no occasion to remove hi,
bones from consecrated grave yard
Mr.. W p Jameson presented her husband
with fine boy, Mrs Hatchen's hers with a
Girl, and Mrs Ingle, we regret to know. los,
hers and has been very i'll.
Several OF our most respectable and indus
trious colored friends have died. Fred Simms,
Mary Sng'eheld, Nancy Chapman Bette
Wheeler and Madison Green, who was espe.
cia!ly remarkable fsr his industry and nolite-
ness to every one.
We fear that our Rev Mr Alexander who
~ his courtesy 10 every body and strict atten-
ton to religious duties, may be removed b,
those in authority.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
Lnnkr Find Tho viii Of EIiza

Lucky Find. The will of Elizabeth
Barnes, late wife Of Richard Barnes, has been
found The paper is witnessed by Richard
Barnes Thomas | Speake and W C, Barnes,
an of whom are dead All of the property
of the deceased is left to her surviving hus-
band, Richard Barnes. 1t was supposed
that Mrs Barnes left no will and after her
death letters Of administration were granted
on her personal estate to Mr.. II. G. Rob
ertson, and the latter has been long since set.
tied up. The real estate was supposed to be-
long to Mrs, Barnes heirs, Subject to ner hus-
band life estate Under the will, Mr.
Barnes takes it in fee simple, AMI the testa-
tors heirs are cut out. Mr.. Barnes found
the document in rummaging among some old
papers, and as might be expected is much
pleased with his good fortune
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
The Land OF Flowers .-Undoub


ed!r one Of the most original and highly sat-
isfaclory creations of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road is the Inauguration of personally con.
Quoted tours under the supervision and drec-
ion of Tourist Agent and Chaperou, and
.ht marked success and popularity of the tours
to Florida are due II several causes; the COM
plete appointment of the special trains, The
ljberality Of the rate and the return limit Of
tickets, are among the features TINT have at
tracled the travelling public
The next tour Of this year series to Jack
sonylle, allowing two weeks stay in Florida,
will leave New York and Philadelphia on
March IL. The rate including transportation
meals en- roa's aAd Pullman berth on special
,r4G in each direction, is $50 90 from New
York and S4s 90 from Philadelphi.; proper
toaate rates from other points.
For further Information apply to Ticket
Agents, or address Tourist Agent, ll96 Broad
way, New York, or Room ALL Broad Street
station, Philadelphia, 10 whom application
tor space should also be made.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
Deaths Mrs. Thomns NJ. Wolfe. died

Deaths Mrs. Thomas NJ. Wolfe, died Of
consumption, at her home near Bryantown,
on Thursday of last week. She was daugh-
ter of Frederick L. Dent, Esq,
Mr. L. l.. Leland, died at the residence OF
his son, neir Pisgah, of blood poison, on
Sunday last He was in the 74th year oil his
age He leaves a family of four sons and one
daughter, all of whom are grown.
Mrs. Jaue Thompson, died at the residence
of her husband, Josiah J. Thompson, near
Dentsyi!le, on Sunday last, aged Y years.
The deceased has been an invalid for many
years past during which time she bore her
affection with christian fortitude and patience.
Nm. Neyitt,a venerable citizen Of this coun-
ty, who lived near Bel Alton, died on Fri
day last, in the sind year OF his age His
funeral took place on Sunday, and his re-
m4ius were inferred ii the family burial
ground at his late home. He leaves a family
Of Ave grown sons, and enc daughter, Mrs.
Vim Cox.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
Try Hot During dangerous

Try Hot water During dangerous
weather Of this sort said the cid doctor,
'the most careful persons are apt to catch II
cold ia their chests that will extend swiftly
TO the lungs it not attended to. 1t usually
makes its presence known by CONSTRUCTED
sensation just under the breast Done, where
the flesh is thinist. When person expert
eucea this feeling he can rest assured that he
can procure almost instant relief by drinking
a cup Of water as hot as be can bear to take
in the mouth and TO swallow. There is no
better medicine IN the world to arrest tine
progress OF a cold than hot water, and besides
its effect upon the stomach and the system
generally, is beneficial in the highest degree.
And in sore throat the same remedy will be
found a specific"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Religions Notice. Divine services
will be held D. v, Sunday, March 10th, at
Pi,gah, NJ. E. Church South, at 10 30 A NJ,
and same day at Chicamuxen, at 80 ?. VI
j. C. SEDWlCK, p. G.
Divine services, with Holy Communion in
Christ Church, Port Tobacco, on Sunday
next, March 10th, at II A. NJ.
J.E P0INDEXTER.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
No Begging for security. IL

other column will be seen the advertisement
of the American Banking and Trust Company
This corporation is now prepared to do a gem
eral security business, and persons having to
give security can for small sum, secure tie
same without being put to the disagreeable
necessity of calling on personal friends They
have retained Mr.. A. Posey, as attorney and
agent for this county who will be glad al
any time to give any further information on
she subject and to whom application must he
made by persons desiring security.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Fair Meeting. At meeting OF The
directrs of the Prince Georges Agri-
cultural Fair held last week, it was decided
70 hold the next meeting Of the fair on the
grounds, near Upper Marlboro on the 27th,
2sih, 29th and 3olh of August mex.
This county is represented in the manage
ment of the Fair by an advisory board com
posed of Samuel Cox, Jr, John H. Mitchell,
Dr. L. C. Carrico, Col l.. A. Wilmer and
Adrian Posey.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Mr. Beauregard Bureh, former Charles
Countaln, now of Washington, has been pro
NOTED to the SUPPLEMENTARY of branch
office of the Prudential Insurance Company Al
Youngstown, Ohio, at an annual salary Of
twenty-five hundred dollars. Mr.. Buren, az.
cepted an agency with the Company about ten
years ago by industry and strict adherance
to business has won for him the entire conf.
dence of his employers
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

The speedipst and most rellabl remedy for
all arrangements of the throat and lungs is
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL This wonderful prep
sration checks coughing, induces refreshing
sleep and affords great relief, even in The adj
yanced stages of consumption
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
Hard winter Good for Farmers.

Hard Winter Good for Farmers.
Farmers are getting some encouragement
from the roughness OIL the winter, for they
claim that j, means plenty of fruit next sum
mer, and feel much encouragement at the
present outlook They also say that better
cro,s OF cereals are raised after severe winters,
ateging, as a reason that The ground in
freezing repeatedly kills the insects that de-
siroy the crops, and that the land itself be-
comes pulyerized and rendered easy to Guilt
waite Observation has proven that wneai
fields protected for several weeks by cover
ing OF snow are much benefited and the yield
larger the coming harvest
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Orphans Ceurt-A regular meeting of
the Orphans Court was held on Tuesday
A full bench was present and the following
business transacted Will of Kate Fra
zler was filed and probuted; application for
letters testamentary made by Mary Frazier,
bond of same fixed at $500 Inventory of
Alex Franklin, filed, amount of same, Sl675
Application of T. T. Owen for letters of ad-
ADMINISTRATION on estate of ]. W. Owen, de-
ceased Will of Elizabeth Barnes, deceased,
filed and prohned
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08
MeatHOuse Robbed

Meat House RObbed.-S BASTARD
ly scoundrel broke into the meat house OF
Mrs Martin, at Salem, on Sunday night last,
and stole all the meat that lady had cured for
years supply for her family A vigorous
effort should be made to apprehend the thief
and consign him to the penitentiary, his
proper place
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1895-03-08

Arm Broken Master Thomas Barber,
son of Mr.. Robert Barber, Port Tobacco,
broke his arm ON Sunday last, while playing.
He was running and fell over stump which
caused the accident DR.. Owen set the bro
ken limb, and the little fellow is now doing
we'll