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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

We have been watching the Congress
sional proceedings as closely as We
can without a Congressional Record
four Congressman probably sends his
all TO Chatham county,. but up to this
time We have not seen that Mr.. Stroud
has introduced his bill TO reduce all
salaries IA proportion 10 the reduction
Of the price Of cotton. Somehow these
'Ileformefs'' are not SO anxious to re-
duee salaries ard ,fees after they haze
got relief" in the shape Of an Office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02
REPUBLICANS DID THE DELIV-
ERING.

The Democratic party. has delivered
the country, bound hand and foot, into
the possession of the money changers,
and it will take at least a term of Re
publican rule to release it.-New York
Tribune.
The Republicans have been in foil
charge of all Legislation except in
1s93-94, since 1860. they put us in the
hands of the money-changers, spent
Cleveland's surplus, left the. country in
a panic, and now plead for long term
of power. The people may give it to
them, but they will do so knowing
that the only relief" that will be al
fortled is more taxes. $50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

The Progressive Farmer says that
MIR. Shuford is the only member Of
Congress from North Carolina who has
not appointed a private secretary. The
r. II. must be in error. Skinner, Stroud
Linney, Pearson, Butler and PritcA-
ard denounce the employment Of pri-
vate secretary as ''snobbish exclusive
ness and wicked extravaganza" Sure
ly these Keforlners have not become
snobs and eXtrayagant representatives.
already. There must be some mistake
about It'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

y. r. Barnufn, who brought Jenny
Lind TO America, used 70 say of the
Swedish Nightingale that he could
make her cry at any time by telling
her about povertyland suffering. ''She
always backed her tears with a purse
full of money" he added for she sslf-
fered from poverty herself in child
hood and never forgot how, it felt"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02
s ale of Valuable Real Es' at8


BY virtue of an order of the Superior
Court of Wake county, made in special pro
ceedings entitled w. j. Olive, administra
tor, VS.. A. j. Olive and others, for the pu1
pose of making real estate assets we viii
on Friday, December 9th, 1885, at Il clock,
on the premises sell TO the highest bidder
for cash, ut public auction, the following
described real estate, to-wit:
I First Underestimate in Wake county anc
being part of t''t land of Henderson Olive,
deceased, on Ltttle Beaver Creek, adjoining
the land of p, Barker, and containing 50
acres more or less.
Second Tract-Situate in Wake county, n
c., adjoining the lands OF Rufus Gardner, N
j. Barker, M. Segraves and others, con.
tanning about 90 acres more or less.
Third Tract-Situate in Wake county, \
c., being the land of Henderson and Martha
olive, deceased, adjoining the lands of W
j. Olive, w. ii. Bennett and J. A. Olive, con.
tanning 100 acres more or less.
Terms cash.
This 23rd day of November, 1895.
II. E. NORRIS,
w. B. SNOW,
Commissioners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

The heroic bronze statue OF John G..
Calhoun which is TO ornament con-
spicuous site in Charleston has been
completed by Rhind. the New York
sculptor, and is ready for shipment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

The Savannah News says that Sails
bury began to give in as soon as he
read that Leniuel Eli Quigg was IN
member of the Foreign Relations
Committee in the House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

Referring to 1.-THE blue-back spelling
book" the Eumberton Robesonian
drops into poetry thus;
Heavens blessings attend her,
While we live We viii cherish, protect
and defend her
The scoffer may scott and the willing
defaTne her, IL
But our hearts swells with gladness
whenever we name her"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

For two years the Republicans have
Ieen having fan with the Democrats
about the ways they were -tfoubled
with the panic handed Rs5ver to them
by the Republicans gov That they
have tackled II, tAe Republicans hse
lasf much OF their hilarifv.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The name Sol Haas has been promi-
pent in railroad circles SO long that
his retirement from the Southern Rail
way is an event OF more than ordinary
interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

given up all homes
OF ever getting Bet
ter " hen Hood s
Sarsaparilla was
recommended I o
n!e ana / believe j:
my dlty 30 lei
otIer $ u # erz
know TIC b4il - /
derived from 81 j
Cou.J H2ttG CD
at night, vas ~ a.
cut appetite, =
W hat iitpie { q
Ell ! was uua9i-....
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

A GENTS wanted for a new paying bust
N ness. Send your address to-day for
samples and full particulars. Chas. Mar
shall, Lockport, n. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

wait until the Senate has taken action
is simply to say that he should not act
at all himself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

feep on my stomach. After taking g
first Bottle of Hoo3s Sarsap2ri' a, WIZ
scented &c do me some good, I tr:"a -
second and continued to fee! better.
got up feeling
Fright end refreshed
in the morning. ] continued with the
medicine and am cured, body and min'i,
raa sleep well ard feel better IN every
way. gladly recommend Hoods sarsa-
ra-iila to Others" ]. EDWARD RIFLE,
15i Madison Ave, Allegheny, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

happiness dep nd conf the Tbem1ss'
Al
thousands Of cooks IL
Union Royal Range" bv >Hae
initiated By the word invited TO cal aui ftem
their uerta explained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

The late Rex. DR. W. Il. Robertson
of Irvine, Scotland. was once address
ing a boys meeting. and, having de
lighted them with some of his racy
anecdotes. he began 10 draw 10 a
close" hy saying:
.'Now I'm going TO point out the
moral of all this
Never mind the moral shouted q
little fellow from the middle of the
hall. sgie's, anitbef story
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02
Nervous Prostitution
Could Not Sleep - Had No
u Appetite
cured In Body and Mind ~ HOODS
U5 SaEsapaFiiIa

AT suffered very much FOR long time
with nervous prostitution. had about
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

Mrs. No0ibertan (Iinpatisntlyl
Get out Of dis house. 70 good TO muffin
lazy niger! 10 oNghfer le 'shamed
oh yo'self. siffila' car all de day long
watcllin' yo' wife make de libbin' fo' de
falnbily sir. Wooolberton with a
wliine} 70 didn't ulster talk TO sne
dat way afo' we was dun married. 1e
ulster cab me Sugar. den. Mrs Wool
berton Yes. an | call 30 sugar now-r
loaf sugar. OATS what 70 sloaf
sugar. Puck
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

Wars cost a9neY. The Crli1can
war cost S2.0a0,000,Doo: Italian War
OF 1859. .S300,g0e ,a09; l'rnsso-j)anis.
var, s95 600, o10 the civil war $7,400,
900 eco. France has paid nearly $500
oo0,0Go rs the cost price Of her war
with Prussia III ls9G-7i: the Pfusso-
Austrian war cost $a30.000,00G; the
Russo-Turkish var. Sl25, 100000. Eng
lands South African spat cost her
s., TIC. COO. a ia her Afghan 'lyfeak fast
spell, : sf2.250,0Qo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-02

Administrators of II. f. Holloway, dec d.
AFGO & SNOW, ATTORNEYS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
The Police Service,

Marshal Morse and his AZ officers
maintained excellent police service all
Friday night and Saturday Consider
ing the fact that Augusta had one of
the largest crowds in her history, COM
paratively few arrests were made
Three men were placed in the tolls for
larceny. and with few drunks will
appear before the court this morning
Always wherever city has a celebra-
ton there are large number of crooks
who come to town with the intention
of doing" anyone, bunco steerers, she'll
game takers. confidence men. pick
pockets, etc. AS far as can be learned
no unsuspecting person lost anything
of value which is saying a good deal
when all the circumstances are taken
into consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
The Balloon Ascension.

The unfortunate accident attending
the balloon ascension. by which the
ccronaut was left behind, was surely
OF the fault of the committee. as one
IT more watched the entire proceed
ings in order that the ascension should
be as perfect as possible.
In some way Prof. LeStrange's as
distant neglected to make secure the
iron hook which fastened the para
chute to the balloon, and as soon as he
was lifted from the earth the hook
pulled out and he stopped. The failure
was a source of regret to thousands
who waited patiently for the immens,
balloon to be filled completely, as it
was. and when the word was given to
let go" everybody expected to wit
ness successful journey through the
clouds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
FIREWORKS POSTPONED.
Will be Given Monday Evening II Weather |:
Suitable.

The fireworks display, had to be post
poncd, on account of the hard rain
which prevailed during the afternoon,
thus making it impossible to raise the
set pieces, without their. being ruined
This was deeply regretted by all, be-
cause many who had come. were un-
able to see the display But it could
not be avoided.
The committee has made arrange
ments to have the full display given
this, Monday evening, at o'clock, pro-
vided the weather is suitable. They
will be given as has been the plan
The display promises to be the finest
by far ever seen here. A great pro-
fusion of fancy pieces in high work
bombs of exceptional brilliancy and
combination of colors, with rockets and
minds, together with the set-pieces
will make an elaborate exhibition
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
Many Thanks.

The people of Augusta, have reason
to be indebted to many of the commit
tees on the various features for the
hard. and conscientious work which
they have done to make the celebration
a success.
They have done work that few ap-
preciate. and deserve credit for the
time and care they have put into it.
The people themselves have taken
hold in many cases. and in numberless
ways have assisted in making the way
as easy as possible for those who were
at the head of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

ticks. each as his turn came around.
The contests were remarkable for the
long streams made. What is usually
Il winning stream, of about $50 feet,
was but an ordinary one, Saturday.
The winning company. the Niagara of
Brunswick, made a throw of 225 feet,
~ inches, which is only Is feet behind
the best play ever made in New Eng
land.
The tubs were stationed on Win
throp street, just below the Universal
ist church. and played up the street.
with just enough upgrade to make
good records. The latter were made.
however, on the full strength of their
merits, as there was little wind to
assist them.
The Hydrant Co. of Belfast were
the first called out. 1t was then about
$50.
How they yelled, There was a big
crowd standing around in the mud and
the windows of the ncighboring houses
were crowded with people, never tired
of watching the backs of the firemen,
clad in their red shirts. as up and down
and down and up they made the long
hurdles fly.
Staid old citizens were there. looking
on, and cheering the men to their best
efforts.
On the top of the tub would stand the
foreman, with a first assistant on the
other side of the center bar. Whether
or not the foreman knew his business,
didn't seem to matter so much, if he
could only yell out right sharp.
With little short strokes. easy like,
the start was made. and the stream, a
200 feet or so away would just start up
from the nozzle, like a tired fountain.
Longer there, now you go; just a
! little. Easy there. Slow up, slow up,
now. now, now, shorter, shorter, hoop
her up; now give it to her, now's the
time! Keep it up. boys" And with one
final whoop and howl, the gang would
for one short minute let itself out.
How they did work.
| The quvering hose, nearly straight,
sGuirmed beneath the strain of the wa
ter, and the stream, half spray as it
met the air, went shooting up between
| the trees.
! And so each tub in turn stepped up
to the scratch, and worked its best to
win a coveted prize. to carry home
with it, as a trophy well earned.
! The prizes in the first class were won
as follows: First, $75. Niagara of Bruas-
wick; second, $50, Gen. Bates of l. s.
! bon Falls; third. $25, G.. F. Burgess of
Rockport.
Second class, Torrent of Lisbon,
First $50: Hecla of Randolph, second
s25.
The Hccia tub of Randolph, had the
misfortune to blow out the packing on
the beginning of the third trial. and
lost this chance. on which they were
depending to make a good showing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
Washout Contests.

The wash-out contest was held i'm
mediately after the other had beer
finished, and it was o'clock before II
was settled. 1t was a lively contest
On the first trial, the Torrents COM
rany of Lisbon Falls, stopped over. the
other tubs being too fast for it.
Then the other two entries, the Gen
Dates of Lewiston and Niagara OF
Brunswick went at it. The crowd was
Cense, and big. and everybody cheered
The Gen. Bates company first took
the water, and tried to overflow the
Niagara crew. Try as hard as they
could, they met with no success. Sc
they reversed the situation, and
I'iagara tried to swamp the Torrents
II was no use. so they called it tie
end divided the money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
Accidents.

There were a few accidents reported.
from the Fourth of July demonstra-
tions, and, as usual, they were caused
by carelcssness.
Horace NJ. Littlefeld of Chelsea, was
thrown from his carriage about A. NJ.
Saturday,and had his collar bone badly
broken. Someone threw fire cracker
at the horse, and the animal ran.
Little Llewellyn Holbrook, aged 10
years, of Hallowcll had hand badly
shattered by a cannon cracker foolish
ly thrown at him by a boy.
Frank Hewins had a pistol pointed
and discharged at him by Arthur Ran
dali and dose of powder entered his
right eye. Several pieces had to be
removed by the attending physician.
The sight was not injured.
VIII Chase living on Cushnoc Heights.
while on his way to the fire was struci.
by missile, and had his nose broken.
Charles De Grande living on Arsenal
street, had one of his eyes injured by
a fire cracker.
Charles Spearing living on Child
street, had his face badly burned by a
cracker: and an unknown boy was
hurt by the same cause.
A Bath man on his way home was
pushed through a car window and had
to have several stitches taken in his
forehead
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

TWAS A RouseR!
Continued from page 81

people charity Slowly and sadly a de-
fcated army sought their homes, their
only hope their confidence in soldiers
gift OF God. They sought with loving
hands to bind up the wounds of cruel
war. How we'll they succeeded let the
generation of today give testimony. A
nation, reunited in a common love of Il
common country, pays grateful homage
to their blessed memory. In Southern
cabin and in Northern home, children
learn IN lisping numbers of the kindly
charity. the loving patriotism, the
mournful martyrdom of that man of sor-
rows who placed his hand in the trusting
clasp of the Almighty and led his chosen
people out of Egypt into the promised
land The blue and the gray knelt side
by side to water with tears of love the
above the grave of the immortal Grant.
Today, after thirty years. the wounds
are healed. Every possible political
would be hisscd from the arena of pol
itics. who would seek TO reopen the
wounds of the war and disturb the peace
twelve month the cloud Of foreign ~ war
appeared above the horizon: nowhere
was the response more patriotic than in
the South, Let but, Il foreign foe land
upon our shores, and speedy must be the
North TO gain the field in advance of the
| columns swinging from the land of sun
| shine to defend the country of their love.
| | believe it to be true, and l thank God
| that it is true, that from Maine to Texas,
| from the shores of the Atlantic to where
| rolls the Oregon, from sun-kissed Flor
| ida to the eternal SHOWS of Alaska. every
man. woman and child, claiming United
| States citizenship as a birthrght is loyal
| 10 the flag Of Washington of Lincoln and
OF Grant and glad to sing
| Long may it wave
Ger the land of the free and the home of
J the brave"
the exercises closed with the singing
| of America.
| In the audience were a large number
| of Augustas prominent citizens, and
representative people. The exercises
were really very impressive and ap-
| l,ropriate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

Chief Engineer Charles w. Kicker
acted as floor manager assisted by
First Engineer E. Pedder and Second
Assistant Engineer l.. II. Gay. The
aids were: j. A. Densmorc. foreman
No. /; f. A. Shaw, foreman No. 9:
c. Bickford, foreman No. ,; James
Jackson, foreman No.4 J. A. Buckley.
foreman No. 5; F. w. Chadwick fore
man II. & L., No. !. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
The Races.

The bad weather kept a large num-
ber away from the Augusta Driving
ark, in the afternoon of the Fourth,
yet nearly 1900 people saw the races.
ing in the go. and the crowd cheered
the horses bravely as they went
around in the mud
After the first heat, the race was
trotted in the rain, and the time was
accordingly low. Halle had no diff
Guilty in winning in three straight.
though with not much margin to spare.
Time, 2.2SA. 2.32l4. 23O1a.
In the 227 class there were six start
crs and speculation ran high as to
who would win. Lady Echo and China
10y were the favorites, with Startling
Il good choice. The entire race was
Criven in the rain and mud and the
wonder is that China Boy, who won
FIRST money, made the good time that
he did. Time, 2.29. 231A, 231.
30 TROT AND PACE-PURsE $3.50.
Halle, CHI. M, II. NJ. Lowe Shaw
iiiut OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. | /
Venture, CHI. s.. r. NJ. Small. Vassal-
Time, 2.23a., 2.32li 230la
2.27 TROT AND PACE-PURSE $50.
hina Boy, blk g., Reynolds &
Withec. Winslow. Observation-Disclosures. / /
Lady Echo. b. m. r. NJ. Small
vassalboro :..........................2 .
! lta Rosa, b. m. a. ii. Bragg
land ....,.................... 2 4
: starling, b. m. +. w. Hanks Au-
gusta ....:..ss.................5 j 2
twilight Wilkes, &. g., IL. r. Lish-
ness. Augusta. .................... 8
Time, 229, 2.31l,. 2.3l.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

AS the hot weather and it's attendant
evils approach, bear in mind the old
adage: "A stitch in time saves ninc.''
It is well known that a dose OF Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy taken in time is better than
nine doses when prostrated with
cholera morbus or diarrhoea. 1t
should be kept in every home. ready
for instant use. The rs and so cent
sizes for sale by City Drug Store,
HallowelI. m.w.f,folrm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
they had a heavy crew and were out

They had heavy crew and were out
for the first prize.
The Long Reach steamer of Bath,
won the first prize of 50.being the only
The men were sorry to
win SO easily. however, as they were
looking for a hotter contest.
The Niagara company of Brunswick,
were especially fortunate in having
won the prize of $50 for the best ap-
pearing company In the parade.
The following is a list of the contest
ing tubs and winners:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
THE GRAND FINALE.
Firemea's Ball at City HALL the Crowninq
Event Of the Whole Day.

The grand firemen's ball at the City
hall in the evening was a fitting
imax to the celebration of the
Z ourth. Arrangements had been made
for great time, and to say that the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

Some of those who used cheap bunt-
ing for decoration and didn't get it
down in time, got some stained streaks
on their property. 1t is hoped that it
will all come out in the wash.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

DR.. Walter Thomas of Richmond,
who has been visiting relatives in this
city for the past few days, returned
home, Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

c. r. Bean was the plumber of pipes;
Fred McCausland, and William Nc
kenney, judges at paper; Walter d.
Stinson and +. M. Rollins timekeepers,
and O. H. Groves, measurer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
THE CONTEST OF FiREMEN.
Plenty OF Excitement Races Progressed in
Good Shapc-The Winners.

The contests of the firemen are
always looked forward to with the
greatest expectation. The visitors from
away always strive with might and
main to go back TO their towns and
people with brand of victory upon
their breast. The committee on this
part of the celebration who by the
way performed their duties in a way
that should be commended had worked
for weeks and weeks in order to bring
about the desired result; that is, to
have the contests full OF excitement, to
give fair play to all contesting fire lad
dicG, and to please the almost number
.tSs visitors who came to the Capitol
City of Maine to see the sights. And to
say that everything was not all right
would be a fabrication of the grossest
.ind in fact, one Of the members of q
department from away informed
journal reporter that in all the nuster5
which he had attended in past years
(and he is a veteran also), never before
were the firemcn used in whittier style
than by their Augusta brethren. Con-
sidcrinE the various impediments that
happened in the way, the whole thing
moved like clock work. without hitch
to mar the whole proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
Don't Make Anv Mistake:

affair did not come to a successful
terminus would be wrong. The Hos
ital band. assisted by Prof. T. +.
Monaghan of Gardiner, furnished
music in an admirable manner. The
sacious hall was well filled and the best
dance seen in Augusta for many a day
was held. Everybody seemed to enjoy
the affair to the utmost. The assem-
blage broke up before midnight nj,
saying that it was the crowning sue
cess of the whole day. The order of
dances was as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

Miss Lilias Wakefield of Gardiner.
was the guest of Augusta friends, Sat
urday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
fragrant,

Fragrant,
choice and Japany are the teas we
offer you. II you have a particularly
faStidious tea taste, we wish you
would try some of ours. You can't
help but like it. 1t is made from fresh,
tender young leaves, h carefully pre-
pared. We make a specially of tea
and coffee We always have our eyes
open for the best. You don't need to
know anything about tea, to tell the
quality of ours.
F. l. WEBER, Augusta.
aprgdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

diner made phenomenal run but
were unfortunate in getting water
The Hartleb & Cheltra Co. of Bath. run
the distance in 81 seconds. Each com
pany furnished third judge with the
two other officials in determining who
were the winners The corrected time
as given out by the Judges. owing to
the turns at the hydrant, was as fol-
lows: Eagles of Orono, 1st, time, 36
seconds; Hollingsworth & Whitney Co.
of Winslow, I'd, time. 37is seconds
Eagles of Gardiner, Sd, time, 391s sec
onds; Dirigos of Brewer, 4th, time, 40
seconds. A protest was entered against
one of the companies, the charge being
that spring nozzle was used, but was
later withdrawn and before the race
started. it being discovered that every
thing was all right. The prizes were
as follows: First prize. $75; second
prize, $50; third prize, $25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06

Many of the visiting firemen re-
mained in the city. over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-07-06
Hand-Tub Contests.

The contests of the hand tubs on
Winthrop street, in the afternoon, was
a grand affair. 1t was full of fight from
the first to the last, that kind of fight
that firemen delight in.
The rain fell, wet drizzle at first.
but later it stopped
They were sight, the firemen, all
worked up and putting in their best