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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The President is waiting for the Re-
publican Congress TO do something to
relieve the Treasury and bring Ere
lief TO the people. He can be blamed
only if, after they have passed the
remedial legislation, he yetoes it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The public school teachers OF Gin
cinnati also want to be taken under
the paternal care Of goyernmet, and
have drafted bill for the next Legis-
lature providing for teachers pensions
from fund accumulated by the State
from their current salaries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Tom Dixon is advertised in the New
York papers to have q joint debate on
Sunday night with woman who adj
vocates female suffrage. 1t will be
circus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The Springfield Republican can't UNI
aerstand how the Republicans can es-
cape responsibility for legislation
having purchased the power of re-or-
eanization of the Senate"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The New York City authorities in
crease taxation $6,500,0O this year.
Thus we see that Reform in New
York as in North Carolina comes high,
but we must have it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Dan. Russell favors Reed for P1'esi-
dent. so it is said Then be can't get
Pritchard's support for Governor. 1t
is quite probable that the Mckinley
nea will support Moody for Governor
and the Reed men will support Rus
SELL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Chief Justice Snodgrass has been ar
rested. Suppose he should issue a
habeas corpus as a judge for himself
as a law-breaker, what then?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The Caucasian says that the Reed
bond bill is worse than the old John
Sherman act under which Cleveland
has been issuing bonds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The only bank cashier in West Vir
ginia who favors free coinage has re
signed. Have goldbugs turned hin
out?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Yesterday was a great day for liber
ty. The Spanish got whipped in Cub
and the English in Transvaal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

The new poet laureate of England il
famous chiefly as writer of prose.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Detroit's new municipal electric
lighting plant is said to be proving a
fine investment After making all al
lowances for depreciation of plant,
loss of taxes from the private company
which was displaced etc. the city is a
gamer by some SIS per lamp per year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Don't let that new leaf fly back.
Paste it down.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

happiness depend "Tbermoas"
Ral IAN Right"
Royal Range" by the Royal Family "Hagy King
meris explained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

1t is understood that President
Cleveland has written to an acquaint-
ancc in this city to the effect that he
is sorry to discover that many OF his
friends in the East are more solicitous
concerning the prices of their stocks
and bonds than they are for the well
fare of the country, ard that, in his
opinion, if the Monroe doctrine is
worth anything, it is worth being en-
forced. Republican.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

An exchange gets this off: a man
named Moon was presented with a
daughter by his wife. This was new
moon The old man was SO overcome
that he got drunk. This was a full
moon. When he got sober he had only
twenty-five cents. This was the last
quarter"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

DR.. w. H. FELTON, is the Republican
contestant for the seat from the 7th
Georgia district, but is too much of an
invalid to go to Washington and look
after his interests himself. Mrs. Eel
ton is therefore going in his place,
and expects to make all the necessary
arguments before the committee and
conduct the case as attorney for her
husband They will thus keep the fees
that Congress allows to contestants
in the family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

New Haven church-goers were a
little discomposed Sunday to have a
tall young man on the sidewalk thrust
into their hands as they passed cards
bearing these printed words:
Fill this out and put over your bed:
If DIE TONIGHT / SHALL
GO To. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Signed. ..............
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

Under the Mckinley law says the
New York World, .'the customs reve-
nues fell from S219.000,000 in the fiscal
year of 1891 to S13I 100000 in the fiscal
year 1894, a loss of about SIS 900 900.
Under the Wilson bill they amounted
for the first eleven months of 1895 to
more than 52,0o0,0 900, or $21, 100000
more for eleven months under the new
tariff than for twelve months under
that of Mckinley. All these figures
are taken from the official reports
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-03

pie crazy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
FROM ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN.
Mr. Mills sOlilOquises.

LAKE GEORGE, N. Y, Aug. % '06.
About 2l1 miles above New York
City amid the dense regions of the
Adirondacks the traveller can behold
the placid waters of Lake George. As
he looks across it's silvery bosom, view
ing massive boulders shining brightly
in the sunlight and high towering
mountains seemingly touching the
portals of heaven he can but exclaim
that nature teaches US there is God.
A pleasant sail of ten miles up this
Lake of Revolutionary fame dotted
here and there with merry excursion
parties gives still more picturesque
view Of charming Lake George.
The Sagamores on Grenn Island
Lake George commanding the most
beautiful view OF this region is the
principal summer resort managed by
Mr.. Brown.
Every convenience required for the
comfort of its patrons is the principal
object OF its manager and owners.
Not only is such careful attention
confined alone TO guest but the same
can be truly associated with the en-
ployees as well.
Mr.. w. Z. Wright, one the most
popular head-hallman of the day has
charge Of the front supported by bis
regular staff, who for years have work
edswith him.t
Baseball is one OF the attractive
games and every day the guest is
treated to an exciting game composed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
The OLDEST KNOWN BIRD.
It Had Teeth In Its Jaws and Was other
wise Elegant.

IL Had Teeth In Ite Jaws and Was Other
wise Elegant.
''The Solenhofen slate Of Bavaria, +"
writes Professor H @. Seeley in his
recent little volume, 1.-THE Story OF the
Earth In Past Ages, "makes known
numerous insects and other forms of ter
restrial life Of this period, including the
oldest known bird A bird Is known by
its feathers, though there is no reason
why the covering to the skin should not
be as variable in this group Of animals
as among reptiles or mammals It is,
therefore, remarkable that the oldest
known bird, the archeopteryx, has
feathers as well developed as in the ex-
listing Representatives of the class and
similarly arranged
The animal is an elegant. slender
bird, which is chiefly remarkable for
showing teeth in the jaws About IL,
short and oonicRl, occur on each side of
the upper jaw. The bird was larger
than the robin in it's body and had a
tail Of which there was O boDy core
some six inches in length. The wings
were quite as we'll developed as the legs,
and there are some evidences that the
former could be applied to the ground,
as are the fore legs of quadrupeds, al
though the feathers show the wings to
have been constructed on the same plan
as the birds of today. The Solenhofen
stone. in which so many of the remains
Of fishes, reptiles and insects are found,
Is the same as that used for photographic
purposes. being Of exceeding close tex
ture and Of remarkable smoothnesl
when prepared for its work. Fl"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
DANVILLE LETTER
Yours,
IT
UNo.

DANvILLE, Va, August "a, 1884.
The High Sc. Baptist Sunday School
left the city this morning for Beavers
Grove where the picnic is 10 take
place. Between fifteen and twenty
wagons were used. 1t is useless to say
that the crowd was very lively as they
passed through the city. cheer after
cheer went up from the little ones. But
when the country road was reached it
was easy TO determine that the days
outing would be one of real pleasure
and such it proved to be. The place
mentioned above is about 81 miles
from the city, and ia one of the best
known picnic groves in this section
Mr.. Beavers, the courteous gentleman
that owns the grove, is a very success
full farmer, and a member of High st.
Baptist Church After spending a day
of pleasure the merry crowd returned
to the city about 1880 p. NJ. AS the
line of wagons moved up Main Street,
many familiar tunes were sung by the
older members of the school, while the
little ones were heard to cry out con-
tinually "hurrahl hurrah % for the
picnic Hundreds of people were
gathered in different places to greet
and welcome their friends and rela-
tives home safely This affair. was I'M
usually quiet and orderly for such a
large gathering.
We were admonished by some for
our letter of last week, but we are
proud to say that the majority of our
best citizens congratulated US
The Calvary Baptist Church will
have baptiZing Sunday afternoon next
at 8 O'Clock. Rev. G.. w. Goode, b. d.
the pastor desires large crowd to be
on hand at this service.
On Monday, August 3lst, Indepen-
dent lodge. No 1870 G. u D of o. F.,
will celebrate her 25th Anniversary by
public parade in the afternoon and q
| festival at night at the exchange ware
house on Union st. Admission %
cents. Mr.. w. NJ Johnson, p. N. F.
| will be the orator of the occasion.
Miss p NJ. Barksdale has returned tt
the city after most pleasant trip
| She visited Washington, Philadelphia
| Norfolk and FarmVille and is nov
ready to resume her school work which
begins Monday next, August 31st
Miss Barksdale is one of our most pop
ular city school teachers,
Mr.. II. Swami is very sick at hi
home on North Union st
Mr. S L Adams and Mesdame
Manns and Towns are still on the sic
w. w. MAINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
BLUEPIELD LETTER.
Personals and Briefs Other Items.

Rev. r. G. Fox returned home Fri
day morning, after an extended tour
on the c. and 0. He is looking we'll.
The Reverend attended the Valley
Baptist Association at New River, Va.
from there to Covington and Romeo
verte, the latter his home, where he
visited his father and many friends,
who were anxious to shake his glad
hands. He was Joined by Mr.. Henry
Omohundro, one of our successful
BARRIERS of this city, who had been Wis
ting Huntington at Anderson, where
they enjoyed delightful time. The
Reverend preached for Rev. r ID. w .
Meadows at the above named place
from there to Montgomery, where he
visited his sister, Mrs Lucinda Saun-
ders from there to Maiden, w. Va.
his former charge, where he preached
the funeral ofdeacon w. Furgerson
who recently departed this life and re,
quested his funeral services be preach
ed by Rev. Fox on his death bed
| from this place the Rev. visited Charles
ton and Huntington, returning home
by way of ,Kenova. These distinguish
ed gentlemen spoke in glowing terms
of their pleasant trip, finding every.
thing fiourishing on the @. and 0.
Mr.. Jefferson Franklin and Miss Anns
Johnson of this place were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock at S p. M,
Sunday, Rev. r. @. Fox officiating.
Rev. Fox preached two very able
sermons at his church Sunday. Hit
morning discourse subject was "The
Christian Banner" His subject a
night was christian Fortitude"
We will take in the 18th annual SEES
sion of the True Reformers in you
city during next month. We are al
ways glad to visit your city, the sea
OF our great leading men of the South
especially our honored friend, Mr.
Mitchell, who has labored so earnestl,
for the betterment Of our race in thi
J part of the southland. God gran
that he will live to be a grestermanIfo
his race.
Rev. C. Z McGhee visited Ingleside
} w. Va. Sunday, and delivered as usus
two very instructive and elegant SCI
mons at the First Baptist Church.
We spent Sunday afternoon at Tazt
} well Court House, Va, about fiV
, miles from the place where those fiv
( poor cQlOFed men were lynched
those lOw-doWn scqms and so-calle
, citizens of that little mountain tow
; known as Richland. Some of thol
nen, whose lives were taken by thi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
A Marylsnder Royalty Entertained.

ON Monday night, August 18th an-
other social incident was added TO the
list OF gayety which will be undoubt-
edly marked with white stone upon
the calendar OF one OF Mary lands fair
est, as an emblem, in commemoration
OF this, the eventful leap year 81 spent
upon the soil Of old Virginia This oc-
casion being reception given in hon
or OF Miss Sallie B Hatchett o. Narv-
land at the hospitable home OF Miss
Bette Jackson, l117 Beverly S. at
which some of the very cream OF Rich
mond's society figured quite popular
in entertaining the lady named Those
participated were:
Misses Ottie and BERTHE Brooks,
Washington Eva Johnson, Norfolk !;
Alice Forester, Washington; Nellie
Forester, Kate and Mamie Richard
son. Hattie Wallace, Emma and Liz
zie Evans. Rosa Banks, Malinda Low
lngs, Bette Jackson, Annie Scott
Alice Christian, Hattie Ferguson. Sal
lie Davenport, Blanche Mosely, Maud
and Minnie Mundin and Mrs. Maize
Johnson.
Messrs Eddie johnson, Henry Wells
George Dabney. William Ferguson,
Albert Wright. Randolph Williams,
Robert Brown, Randolph Roper. 81 ar
rison Holmes, James + Scott, Walter
Wallace, Benjamin Cephas, Joseph
Jackson, James Lewis, Zachariah San
bridge, Henry Wood, Anderson Fields,
William Richardson, Andrew Scott,
Hamilton Carter and Emmett @.
Burke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
FROM STAUNTOE.
SrAuNroN, VA, Aug. %. '9e.

STAUEToE, VA, Aug %, '96.
The excursion that left Stanton the
both for Crozet was one of the most
noted of the season Every thing
moved in perfect harmony both on
cars and grounds. A better place for
liveliness, shade and retirement could
not have been selected The people of
Crozet stood in amazement. Never in
their history had they witnessed such
a gathering in their county. Their
eagerness seemed To say that the peo-
pie is here from all along the line to-
day. The day was made pleasure to
all. Before leaving Stanton. the
white citizens were stirred by
the rushing of the people-all of Staun
ton must be gone on a journey to day.
MIR. Kerr, the agent at the station
showed no small amount OF interest in
his management to accommodate the
people. Tickets gave out. he secreted
himself for u few minutes until he
cOnld have little talk with the gen.
ersi agent at Washington. The peo-
pie hunted him as the hunter hunts
the fox. The trouble was soon reme-
died and the people were furnished
with tickets. The number that went
by railway was twelve hundred
Everybody enjoyed the picnic One
we'll of water was drank dry by the
people. The funny part, the bucket
was cut from the rope to save the bot
tom. Hearty thanks are rendered
to the public at large for the apprecia-
ton.
Mr.. Kerr, the agent made himself
very Otficious in giving directions al
Stanton and CroZet. He stood as a
safeguard for the people for which he
deserves great credit The grandest
picnic tour ever witnessed from
Stanton by the Mount Zion and Ebe-
nezer Baptist Sunday Schools. Gen.
eral manager, L. f. Points secretary
A. f. Bolden.
Rev. Draper is in the city and is the
guest of Mrs. d. w. Houston, 4O2 Sun,
nyside St.
Rev. NJ. w. Clair. former pastor o
the Augusta Street NJ E. Church wal
in the city last week.
Rev. Brown, of South Carolina wa
in the city Sunday and preached a
the Ebenezer Baptist Church IL a m
text Romans SO.
Rev. Deans was in Waynesboro las
Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church.
g. ii. could not study any LONGER
He was bound to see his gal.
Speaking was at the cOurt-hous
also at another public house on soutl
Augusta street last Monday. TIL
gOld~bugs and the silver bugs trie'
themselves, but they could not chang
the government of the clouds. 1t wa
more free water poured out on thei
heads than free silver poured int
their pockets.
We looked for an excursion, we sa'
advertised in the Planet, but it prove
to be a failure.
The Mount Zion and Ebenezer Sur
day Schools have effected a union thu
scopes oyer this entire Baptist land
ours for We are brethren. How GOO
and pleasant thing it is for brethre
to dwell in union, one with the otl
er,
A. e. RorDEN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
FROM HOT SPRINGS.
Literary Entertainment - Base Ball
Personals.

HoT SPRINGS, VA, Aug. %, 1895.
The Excelsior Literary Association
met in regular meeting last Wednes-
day evening, Prof. ]. T. Anderson
presiding. Opened by singing. prayer
by Rev. ]. w. Neil; quotations by
each member; Address by Mr.. Mills,
subject =" How young men and wo-
men may make gentlemen and ladies
Of themselves and become successful
In life" The subject was we'll han
died and the speaker was well applaud
ed throughout it's delivery. Recita-
ton by Mrs. johnson. This was well
rendered and all were loud in their
praise of her efforts Select reading
by Mrs. Josephine Edwards She held
the audience spell-bound as she, ike
an elocutionist, handled the rich Sc
lection.
Then came a selection of instru-
mental music, led by Prof. ] IM. Will
liams. This was very fine and the en-
core WAS SO great they had TO respond
twice.
Next the Settings" by Editor G. B
Mansfield. This was gem and all
-=hiS heard = pronounced e "sp 20
date" The wit and humor showed
him TO be an excellent writer.
The new editor is Mr.. G.. b. Wood
ford. an excellent paper is expected of
him
Baseball fever has just reached
here for this season. Messrs r. N.
Smith and j. +. Withers, the head
walters OF the two hotels have orga-
nized strong teams from both houses
and the last game y as very close one,
score to Q in favor of the Homestead
Mr.. Smith is good player, so is Mr.
| Withers, and the guest enjoyed the
idea that they were upon the dia-
mond
Mr.. Edward Moore has returned
having been called away on account OF
the sickness of his mother who after
he had been home three days died He
has our sympathy in his bereavement
Mr.. J. q. Barksdale of Danville, Va.
is here. Last term he attended the
Virginia Seminary at Lynchburg, Va
and since being here he has taken ar
active part in our literary society and
is a good representative of the Semina
~. If Brother Hayes sends out into
the walks of life" such a class o.
/ young men. as he and Mr. j. A. Garter
who is also here, the school win be ,
power for good in this state.
The "axe is up" as we sometimes
term it in places of this character ant
we fear good number will leave u
soon.
Mrs. Mary Williams aud Miss Daisy
Taylor is filling their new places well
We wish them success in their promo
ton.
J Mr.. Leftwich who has been promo
ted to position held by a caucasian
for ten years is doing the work all wei
and is belived by ali with whom he
associated.
Rev.J. w. Neil preached last Sun
day night one of his soul stirring ser
mons and all who heard him wen
away we'll pleased.
A big German is expected in a FEY
weeks. All the young people ar
looking forward anxiously.
; DIR. W. II. Hughes, Jr. has had q
} excellent practice here all the season
} Messrs Jerome Grant and B. p. Scot
/ have been on the sick list but both ar
= convelescent.
Our people were greatly disappoint
a ed last Sunday evening. They Ell
pected to hear Rev. T. ID. Atkins {
? Clifton For &c, Va, but he could not b
. present on account of a previous eI
: gagement he had overlooked.
AJAX.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29

mob, declared that they knew nothing
OF the crime that they were charged
with and it has been learned since.
even this summer, by business men,
that the money stolen from the store,
was stolen by a white man. who has
confessed the same. and is now in
Tazewel jail. awaiting trial We can
not say we spent pleasant afternoon
at this place, just to imagine the very
idea of being so near the spot where
these men of our race. that we love so
dear, their lives were taken without
the aid OF any protection regardless OF
law, by men who claim to be law abid-
ing citizens. The grave is always a
better place for such cut-throats, than
to roam the country.
While at this place we had the pleas
ure of meeting Rev. VIM. H. Stokes,
who has pastoral charge OF the Taze-
we'll First Baptist hurch. Reverend
Stokes rs another one of those shining
lights of the Theological Seminary of
your city. The reverend speaks in
glowing words of his work He is do
ing we'll, and is favorably impressed
with the town. We were glad to see
him. He predicts bright future for
the Baptist cause in this section
Miss A. b Turner. of Oxford, n. g
Is now vssltlng our city IN the interest
OF the work that she is representing
the colored Orphan Society OF Oxford
n. O. Miss Turner addressed the large
audience at Scott Street Church. She
made an able, brief and sympathetical
talk in regard of her work. At the
close OF her remarks q collection OF
SO 81 was raised for her. The little
girls she carries along with her are a
follows: Matilda Reid, Ella Hamlin
Mittie Brack and Nellie House Miss
Turner will give an exhibition here
Thursday night. We wish the young
lady great success.
Yours for the race and country.
w. r. P
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-08-29
FROM CLIFTON FORGE.

CLIFTON FORCE, VA, Aug. %, '95.
The cOlored voters of Clifton Forge
have organized a Mckinley Hobart
club OF so members with Rev. w. ID
Scott, Pres. K. +, EScott. Vice-Pres. :;
Messrs. w. l. Winston and w. s.
Thomas Secretaries. The club though
young is doing good work for the NOM
inees OF the republican party. The
club was addressed Monday night by
Messrs. w. ). Thomas and r. M. Tay-
lor. Eachsof the speakers made good
speeches which showed the club the
emptiness of the democratic pledges
and the relation of capital and labor,
the defects in the free coinage of sill
yer, the folly arraying labor against
capital, and the necessity Of every man
doing his full duty until after the cleo
ton. The speakers sat down amid
Sreat applause.
Next week the club will be address,
ed by Mr.. w. l.. Winston.
Rev. r. ]. Perkins, ID. D., was in our
town last week preached two very able
sermons, baptized three candidates
snd administered the Lords Supper to
large audience. From here he went
to Peiersburg,-Va.
Rev. J. II Binford filled his pulpit
as usual Sunday morning and nighta
REV. w ~. Scout preaCneO LOT Kew.
Atkins Sunday morning and night as
Rev. Atkins filed the pulpit of Rev.
w. b. Johnson in Covington. Va.
Mr.. @. b. Brown, chief cook at Gls-
dy's Inn has moved his family from
Gala TO Clifton Forge, Va. Mr. Brown
saws he will mai this his permanent
home. We welcome him and his ines
Unable wife in our midst
Mrs. w. L. Winston left a few days
since for Louisa, Va
Miss Bette Lee of Rockb ridge, Miss
Jennie Spurlock of Fincastle
Messrs. w. T. Branch, K. F. Bro an
and many others Joined in a nice hay
ride to the Sulphur Springs on August
18th and there enjoyed g grand repast
prepared by the Four Invincibles.
Mrs Susan Wingffeld has been on the
sick list but is now much better.
Mr.. E w. Brown is erecting a very
| fine house on his lot in w. @.
| Mr.. p. H. Anderson has been i'm for
| two weeks with a sprained foot.
! We are glad TO learn that Mr.. Jen.
kins who got badly mashed is now sc
much better and expects soon to be
out again.
Yours,