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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Tho Woman Who Laurbs.

The woman who laughs is the latest
craze Of the vaudeville world Miss AL
ice Atherton has won fame in London
through the music and the infectious
quality of her '.ha! hap In spite of
the time honored theory that one should
never laugh at his own jokes, this young
woman's success seems due to her abil-
ity to- start the audience into the wild
est fits Of merriment. She tells funny
stories in a funny way, but it is her own
laugh, heard at the close of each, that
has made her fame
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
THE GOODLY SWORD.
The Egyptians Gave It tho Name Fifty
Centuries Ago

inc ESyption0 Gave It tho N8mo E1Ity
Centuries Ago.
Half q hundred centuries ago the
Egyptians gave to the sword its name.
Since those old days the history of the
trenchant blade. stained with blood and
defaced by the scars of battle though it
is. holds much OF the glory. the poetry
and the chivalry Of the cruel game Of
war.
A friend whose fidelity never wavered
and whose power never failed, it is not
surprising that men endowed the sword
not only with human attributes. but
with the might and majesty Of the gods
themselves. The old legends abound in
tales of its magical powers How the
divine armorers strove continually to
excel some rival in the forging Of a
blade of temper SO delicate that it
might cut thread with tho same case
with which it struck a head from the
body, or hewed through heavy metal
armor, was a favorite subject Of the old
Teutonic and viking tales.
These legendary blades bore charac-
teristic names, by which they were in
yariably known: Graysteel. Wader
Through Sorrow and Milestone Bitter
were swords of wide renown, and we
all remember how Arthur of the Round
Table took "Excalibur, the sword that
rose from cut the bosom of the lake -
Caesars sword was called Crocca Mors
Charlemagne's Joyeuse played no small
part in the setting up of the great Frank
ish empire. Many bold captain went
down before Ell Tizona, welded by the
relentless hand Of the Cid.
The Japanese, whose civilization was
old before ours began. have produces:
beautiful examples of the swordmaker' =
art The Japanese nobleman carried his
swords as the insignia Of his rank. He
wore one ON each side, thrust into the
folds of his sash.
These swords have been handed down
was not unusual for families of ancient
lineage to have as many as 1900 of
them-marvels Of costly and artistic
workmanship--in their possession. The
scabbards are richly lacquered and
boand about with silken cord in 9
curious pattern. The blade is curved,
and the round guard is pierced to car
~ Q small dagger. This guard, called
q tsuba, is decorated with curious de-
signs, and so great is the ingenuity OF
the Japanese metal workers that among
the thousands Of swords they have pro-
duced it is impossible to find two guards
exactly alike. They are priced so highly
by collectors that Large sums Of money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Mrs. Frances Fisher Wood has taken
up an entirely unique study and is max
ing profit therefrom. She has always
been interested i'll oriental matters, and
has now so far advanced in the Japa-
nese language as to be an authority on
poetry, and all sorts Of art treasures.
She is the one woman in this city who
can read the mystic symbols. and is
known and recognized by every dealer
in japanese curios. Furthermore, Mrs
Wood is often in demand at the custom
house when an expert opinion is needed,
and she has built up most lucrative
business Her own collection is valued
at $40, 600. but serves its best use as a
model for less knowing buyers.
York Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Annette vedee.

Froken Annette Vedee, who is q
daughter of the chief of the foreign de-
partment i'll Copenhagen, has now re-
linquished her post as amanuensis to
two of the professors at the Stockholm
university, which she has filled for
three terms, and has gone back to Co
penhagen, where she will complete an
important mathematical work upon
which she has been engaged for some
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Those who have partaken Of peacock
declare that gorgeous bird to be decided
~ tough eating, while it is said of the
swan thar the fact of its ever having
been familiar dish speaks highly in ia
vor Of ancient English cutlery. More
over. it should not be forgotten that
when bustards' and boars' heads were
as common as sirloins and saddles now
are there were scarcely any vegetables
to eat with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Her Choice.

Mother-Jane. you must choose be.
tween the two. Will you marry the
man who loves you or tho man who can
dress you?
Observation-Disclosures. as an mp to date
girl. must reply to your question that.
although love is very desirable thing.
clothes are an absolute necessity.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
American and English Women.

Mr.. Hall Caine says of his stay in
the United States: MANY Of my i'm
pressions of America, by the way, top
pied down like child's house of cards
when 1 found myself actually in the
country and among the people. A de-
lightful nation to study is America
fresh and frank and full of originality.
Of course, we all know and have always
known. for the last century, at least,
that Americans are clever, but we can't
realize until we go among them and see
them in their homes how kindly, how
young of heart, they are as individuals. :"
Of American women in general he
deems "it Is only natural they should
have become what they are-superior,
intellectually, or, ut any rate, superb
cially so, to the men. That is, of course,
as u class. There are always so many
exceptions to every rule. But the thing
has come about as q consequence Of
mans putting wOman-American man,
American woman-on q pedestal, and
worshiping her. He has stated below
the pedestal and worked for her. not
having time, if he was the ordinary
man Of business, to cultivate his mind
and manner while no SO worked. But
shc has had plenty of time, and she has
made the best use of it. In our own
country consider that the reverse is
the truth. The average Englishman is
superior to the average English woman
in intelligence and education. That is
because he is likely to think of himself,
and Of his sons, before he thinks of his
wife and daughters. And English wo,n-
en- have conscientiously upheld him in
his attitude toward them, until com
para.ively lately, at any rate. In amer
lea, OH the contrary, l fancy that women
have known their own value. and set it
rather high, for number of years-a
couple of generations, ut least.
In personal appearance Mr.. Game finds
our women ''prettier. more attractive,
more bewitching, than English women.
but not SO regularly beautiful. The
straight. almost Greek nose and the in
effably lovely and naughty upper lip of
the most perfect type Of English girl !
have not seen equaled in America.
must say "-Providencc Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
WIN Not?

1.-The women of Missouri, says the
Philadelphia Telegraph, "are circulat
ing a petition to the governor of the
state asking him to appoint only mar
ried men as resident physicians in the
insane asylums of the state" But why
not appoint women physicians to look
after the women who are confined in the
insane asylums of tho state? This is the
policy which has been adopted in South
Carolina, and it might we'll be followed
by the other states. The South Carolina
experiment has been most successful,
and, under DR.. Sarah Allan, the unfor-
tunate women in the hospital for the
insane at Columbia have never had bet
ter and more satisfactory treatment. -
Charleston News and Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Mrs. Lydia Tichenor Bailey, Con-
gresational preacher. recently held meet
ings. at Snohomish, Wash, in which all
the churches united. They have since
decided TO hold regular union services
and have invited Mrs. Bailey to preach
for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Old fashioned mahogany chairs. with
very high backs, are being much sought
after. The quaint maiden never looks
more charming than when seated in one
Of these high backed chairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Some of the new poke bonnets have
already been in evidence on several
heads among the New York smart set
1t is significant that only the prettiest of
pretty women have had the courage to
appear in them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Mrs. Irma T. Jones has been re-elect-
ed trustee Of Plymouth Congregational
chcrch, Lansing. She is also superin-
tendent Of its Sunday school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

The girls Of the Lawrence university
in Wisconsin have adopted costume
for school wear modelled somewhat after
the military outfit of the boys of cadet
school. 1t includes blue blouse laced
up in front with black. and q skirt of
blue trimmed with black
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

In Palestine and Persia the "sorrow-
full mycanthus" droops in the day. being
apparently about to die, but revives rs
evening comes ON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Miss Sophia Leyonhufond Oater Bar
cuess Adlersparre) and Mrs. Rosalie
Ulivecrons started among mously in 1850
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Miss Franc Baker Of Morenci. Mich.
has written history Of the Women s
Foreign Missionary society of the N. f.
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

The average whale is from SO to 65
feet in length and from 33 to SO feet in
diameter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Once Corner Eighteenth stree
and Second Avenue, second floor.
Telephone No. 1047.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22

For tho cost of a policy on your life
like the above address,
CAREY J HUNTER, Supt. for Va. ~ N q,
Raleigh, II. q.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
DR.. TUTTLEs FINE ADDRESS.
GuiIford Commencement Exercises
Closed Yesterday.

Guilford College, n. c., May FL
Especial. To-day is commencement
proper. Last night DR.. ID. II. Tuttle,
Of Raleigh, made stirring address on
Man, che Master of his Environment"
The speaker spoke at length on the
giant strides of science, and pointed
out the fact that with this growth in
intellect there was CORRESPONDING
development of our spiritual natures.
Mr.. futile used with effecs the in
stance of Superintendent Logan d..
ID. Howell's doing away with certain
pernicious literature which recently
found its way into the city of Raleigh,
as an example of the power of man
who has right on his side.
IN the afternoon, al o'clock, was
the alumni business meeting and the
annual address, which was given by
Miss Rena G. Worth. Subject: The
Present State of American Literature
and Something of its Authors"
Miss Worth is a lady of striking APP
peaFance, and presented her Grafton,
which was most thoughtful and well
written, in dignified and pleasing
manner.
DIX Tuttle leaves this morning for
Raleigh, carrying with him the best
wishes and the esteem of our com
munitY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
BOILER EXPLOSION IN TYRRELL

4 few days ago the boiler of a new
saw mill at Gum Neck, Tyrrell county,
exploded. wrecking the mill and kill
ing three men. one white and two
colored. The white man Killed was
Mr.. Richard Daniels. from near Fair
field, Hdye county. The mill belonged
to Mr.. II. n. Hussey, a brother of Mr..
Charles Hussey who is engineer on the
steamer Neuse. 1t was run by Mr.. w.
b. Cooper who had leased it, The
loss is probably about 5000. The eX-
plosion was unusual in it's character.
The shell Of the boiler did not burst.
the tubes simply blew out at the end
cutting their way as they went
through the timbers and masonry
forming the foundation of the mill
and caused it to collapse Immediately.
The tubes did not keep together, but
scattered like shot, some of them go
ing several hundred yards beyond the
mill-some of them in their fight
passed entirely through twelve-inch
cypress logs like a bullet would
through a thin plank.-Newbern
Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
ANEW DISCOVERY BY THE SHA-
kERS.

The shopbeeper who cheats us by
lying with regard to the quality of his
goods, and the grocer or the butcher
who gives us short weights, is a thief.
However, their llnavery touches moth
ing but our pocket-bOok. There is an
other widespread form of misrepresen-
tation of far more dangerous and
YlllainOus character
We refer to the false statements and
worthless guarantees that frequently
accompany medicines. To guarantee
q medicine to cure is to brand it as a
quack product. II we guarante to
cure disease, then we can guarantee
everlasting life, for in a large majority
of cases people die of disease, the pro
portion OF violent or accidental deaths
being very small.
The Shakers have always been known
as a most upright and honorable peo-
pie, and their success in the manufac-
ture of medicines also has been well
known. 1t is, therefore, not surpris-
ing to find them pursuing a very Origi-
raj and novel plan for the introduction
of their remedy for dyspepsia.
These God-fearing people, whose
motto has always been, TRY all things,
and hold fast that which is good" have
put upon the market ten cent sample
bottles of their product, or sufficient to
give it a trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial is so
prompt in its action that for the trivial
sum of ten cents, person can usually
determine as to whether or not it meets
the requirements of his case. There are
forms of dyspepsia which it won't help,
but these are very rare. In most cases
the first dose relieves all distress, and
an increase of appetite follows
All druggists have it, and the next
time you are troubled with indigestion
send out and try this popular and sue
cessful product. 1t represents nearly
a hundred years of patient investiga-
ton and study.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
PAMLICO SUPERIOR COURT.
Probable that Democrats and PopuIists
Will Get Together.

Bayboro, n. c., May 21.-(Special.)-
Politics has not assumed any shape
vet to indicate how the cat will jump.
The Republicans are solid. The ne
groes say that it is a Democratic lie
Russell did not call them savages.
While the best element of the party
were for Dockery, they will all swal-
low Russell. They care nothing
about who they vote for. They vote
lust as the bosses, Delamar, Abbott
and Company, say.
The Populists, except those that
want office are generally opposed to
fusion with the Republicans. They
saw they are white men, and are in
favor Of a white mans government.
They don't like to have to be asso-
eiated with the mob that was in Raj
eich last week. I believe that they
are not going to fuse, and l believe
further that if the Democrats nomi-
nate a silver man for President on a
silver platform, and good silver man
for Governor that the Populists will
fuse with the Democrats on fair di-
vision of the offices, which the Demo-
Gratis no doubt will accord to them.
Superior court convened here on
Monday, and got through with the
business and adjourned yesterday.
Judge w. S. O. 3. Robinson presided
and gave general satisfaction. He
seemed to be a fair minded, impartial,
and just Judge.
The court lasted but two
DAVIS owing to the lines of Hon. W T..
Caho, Pamlico's favorite son and
favorite lawyer, who appears on one
side or the other Of nearly every
ease on the docket, both civil
and criminal. The court heard, tried,
rendered and signed judgments in
over seven hundred (700) cases, by
consent \ good many of the judg-
ments are to be drawn by the attor-
news, and the Judge is to sign them
during his vacation
The murderer, Gabe Thomas,
pleaded guilty to a verdict of murder
in the second degree, which was ac-
cepted by the State and the Judge, and
sent to- the penitentiary for thirty
wears, the extreme penalty of the
law. O. Hara thus saved his neck, but
he ought to have been hung. There
never was a more premeditated and
prearranged murder committed,
Sheriff Parker leaves for Raleigh to-
day with him and one other Tin for
two years for larceny for the pen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
POLITICS IN EDGECOMsE.
DR.. Sp eight Candidate for tae Con
gressionaI Nomination.

Tarboro, Y. c., May 21.-(Specsal.)
A call for the Democratic county
convention has been issued for the and
of June. Most of the primaries will
be held next week. 1t is probate that
all the old county officers will be noml-
mated without opposition.
a great many of the colored people
of this county seem determined nos,
under any consideration, TO. vote fof
Russell for Governor. Russell will
certainly not carry the full Republican
strength of this county, if the colored
vote is to be depended ON. He will
not get it.
A corporation lately organized in
Tarboro and known as the Iarboro
Telephone Company, now owning the
telephone system at this point, has
just completed system in Washing
ton. and is erecting another system
in Kinston. The local company has
connection with Rocky Mount, Wilson,
Parmelie. Bethel and several points in
the county They are now construct
ing a line to Moore's and Knights
stations on the Norfolk and Carolina
railroad. Four farms between those
points and Taboro will also be con-
nected with the central office. The
proximates one hundred. The company
is in a most fourishing condition.
The Bank OF Tarboro, owing to the
great demand from its patrons, has
caaleN for more stock. Originally its
paid up capital stock was $4,000. BY
the recent gall, the paid up capital IS
ROW about $4,000. This bank is
fOurishing. dts first dividend amount
cd to 10 per cent. It's president, j. F..
Shackleford, and cashier, Sos. O..
Michigan, are two talented business
men.
A beautiful silk flag was yesterday
presented to the Edgecombe Guards by
the ladies of tlie Presby terian church.
his flag r. very handsome and highly
appreciated by the company. The
regutaP annual dinner of the
Agecombe Guards took place gester-
day on the town commons. A large
crowd was present.
The friends of DR.. R.H Sneight will
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
MARTIN COUNTY CONVENTION
Opposes Nominating State Ticket at
the June Convention.

Williamson, n. c., May 21.--(Spe-
al)-rhe Democrats OF this county
held their county convention here to-
day. Mr.. j. b. Coffield was chairman,
and H. j. Herrick was secretary.
Streng resolutions, introduced by Hon.
James Edwin Moore, in favor Of free
coinage at the ratio of 10 TO /, wore
unanimously adopted. Delegates were
Instructed to vote for no delegates to
the National convention who are not
free coinage men, and instructions
to these delegates were favored. Among
the resolutions adopted was the fol-
lowing:
I'VE believe it wisesf foE the State
convention at its session on the 25th Of
June next, not to nominate candidates
or electors, but to adjourn until after
the action Of the National convention,
and then reassemble and determine the
best course for the panty in this State
to pursue, and the delegates from this
county are instructed TO support res
olution to this effect"
There has never been such unanimtv
among the Democrats of Martin cJun-
tX, and sweeping Democratic victory
w~l be the result in November.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
PITT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Money StraddIe of Republican State
Convention Denounced.

GreenviIle, n. c., May 21-(Special)-
Both tonight and last night this sec
ton was visited by heavy thunder
storms and rains. During the storm
last night lightning struck the At
Iantic Coast Line depot at Pactolus, in
this county. setting it on fire, and to-
tally DESTROYING the building and con-
tents. The building was nearly burn
ed down when the agent who lives near
bv discovered the fire. The agent got
q colored man to assist him, and they
went out in the storm and, by hard
work, managed to push the freight
cars standing on the track to a safe
distance.
Last night lightning killed a dog in
the house of Mrs. a. j. Johnson, one
mile from Greenville. The dog was ~
ing on the floor of Mrs. Johnson's sit
ting rom within a few feet of the chair
which she occupied at the time. She
was not injured at all, and only slight
~ felt the shock.
In this town last night Mn w. I.
Brickall and Mrs. Dora Quinn were
married by Rev +. d. Wells.
To-day the Democrats of Pitt county
held their county convention, TO elect
delegates to the State and district con-
yentions. The attendance was large,
every township in the county having 4
strong delegation present, and the
proceedings were marked by the ut
most harmony.
The committee on resolutions,
through f. G. James, chairman, made
a report on a set of resolutions which
were adopted, favoring free coinage,
denouncing the Republican State con-
yention's money straddle, warning the
people against the election of Russell.
The Democracy of Pitt has good
hopes of success in the coming cam
paigu While the local leaders among
the Republicans and Populists are de-
sirous of fusion-knowing that therein
lies their only hope for some of them to
get office-they will find great difficult
ty in making such a cooperation thts
year, as numbers of the better element
of the Populists- who were rot such
simply for spoils, having already de-
clared that the Russell gang is more
than they can swallow. 1T was noticed
that in some OF the townships last Sat
urday several Populists returned to
the Democratic fold. and took part in
the Democratic primaries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-22
WILL Run THE NEGRO OUT.
The Northern Settlers in Georgia Pass
Resolutions.

To the Editor: We herewith send
circular according to promise, together
with resolutions passed by committee
appointed by at least two hundred
northern people, to wait upon the bust
ness men of this city and demanding
the discharge of negroes as enclosed
resolutions will show. 1T is very appar-
emit that the only friend the poor negro
has here is the Southerners:
Whereas, We, the white mechanics
and laboring people of the city of
Fitzgerald, are in need of information,
we wish TO know if this colony is TO be
be composed of white or black or
mixed labor. 1t was our understand
ing that it was to be white mans
colony and we invested our money
here with that understanding. We
simply ask this question of the colony
managers.
Resolved, 1st. If Negro labor is to be
employed at so cents per day or less
in place of honest white labor, we, the
white laboring people of this colony,
propose TO look to our own interest,
and patronize those who give our own
people preference in employment. We
do not wish to be harsh, or unreasOn-
able, but we insist on Justice and If
necessary we will demand it.
End. That copy of these resolutions
be furnished every man in the city
that has colorsd pople employed, with
a request that they be discharged be-
fore the next meeting Of this com
mittee
A. O. HARWELL.
WIN. MPHEETERS,
JEO. +. HOUSE,,
Committee.