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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
SPONGE SUPPLY IN DANGER.
Carelessness OF Cuban Fishermen Threat
ems the Beds With Extinction.

The sponge supply OF the United States Is
seriously threatened by the wanton careless
ness OF the Cuban sponge fishermen. For
several years they have been gathering the
small or infant sponges with those OF larger
growth. The inevitable result is that the
Cuban sponge beds, from wnich the greater
portion of sponges used in the United States
come. are threatened with total extinction.
Already prices have advanced, and still
further increase il probable in very shors
time. The shipments OF sponges to dealers
vary greatly in size and time OF receipt. To
gather them it is necessary that the water
should he absolutely clear, and il for any
reason the ocean is disturbed in more than
ordinary degree over the sponge beds, the
fishermen must wait for clear water-psr.
haps week, or even a month.
The sponges which come from Cuba are
Tnown as medium grade the variety in gen.
eral use. Florida ana Nassau furnish pro-
portion OF the supply of this grade, but moth.
ing like the amount that comes from Cuba
The best sponges are known as the Meiiterra-
mean variety, as they come from beds In the
sea OF that name. They ara the heavy, white
sponges. and are always high-priced. Even
the supply of these. however. Il much small
or than usual. So people can make up their
minds that this Is not a year OF Cheap
sponges.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
WILL sU7ERsEDE THE BICYCLE.
Fifteen Miles an Hour Can Be Attained
on PneuIn attic Skates.

on PneuIna attic Skates.
A new form OF locomotion has been intro
duced through the medium of the pneumatic
road skate This skate is in the form OF q
miniature bicycle for each foot. Attached
TO ii is a support for the ankle. and below
the sole are two pneumatic wheels of about
three and a half inches diameter. 1t is
claimed that it gives any person speed OF
from ten to fifteen miles an hour after but
little practice, and much higher speed can be
obtained by experts.
The skate can bs used on rough road, up
and down hill, and on all ordinary and
smooth surfaces 1t is proposed to apply
it to nearly every purpose for which bicycles
have hitherto been used, as it offers Il cheap
and easy means of locomotion for postmen,
carriers and numerous other persons in
Guiding country doctors and clergymen. 1t
is we'll adapted to the purposes Of pleasure
seekers and tourists, aud. IN crowded thor
oughfares, 1t entails the minimum risk Of &C.
cident or hindrance by traffic.
champion figure skater states that 1t Is
much less cumbersome than the bicycle, and
its motion gives even more pleasure to the
wearer. Uphill work Is effected with les:
exertion than with the bicycle, and in going
down hill there is not the slightest danger o.
losing control of the feet. ALI the skater
has to do to preserve complete command Of
himself being to slightly cross the rear foot
1t is believed that this skate will meet thu
needs of many persons who are deferred by
| nervousness from riding on the bicycle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
The Worlds Earliest Potato.

That's Sazer's Earliest, fl. for use IN %
days. Salzer's new late potato, Champion
of the World, is pronounced the heaviest
yielder in the world, and we challenge you
TO produce its equal 10 acres to Salzer's
Earliest Potatoes yield 1000 bushels, sold in
June at 81 O bushel-siOOo. That pays. A
word to the wise, etc.
Now IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND it
with Zoe. postage to the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis. you will get. free, 10
packages grains and grasses. including Teo-
sinte, Lathyrus, Sand yetch. Giant Spurry.
Giant Clover etc., and our mammoth seed
catalogue. "a. O.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

A wonderful combination, tremendous
novelty, found only in Salzers Golden
Pumpkin Watermelon. It's marvellous. We
paid $500 for one melon! You will want it,
everybody wants it, 8 kernels 1Oc.. 20 kerr
nels 4Oc IS packages earliest vegetable
seeds $i.00. Our new creations in oats yield
ing POI 4 bu., barley 1lG bu., potatoes 1900
bus. per acre! Where will it end?
IL YOU WILL. CUT THIS OUT AND SEND with
acc postage TO John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you will get free Il package OF
above Salzers Golden Pumpkin Watermelon
seed and our 14S page seed catalogue free.
Catalogue alone Sc. for mailing. "a. O.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

Mr.. VIM. ]. Carlton. of Elizabeth.
j., says II consulted phys Scian
the country this summer where ' n
spending my vacation, about
chronic dyspepsia. with which,
have been a good deal troubled. \
takes the form OF indigestion, the
food take not becoming assim-
iIated. After prescribing for me
some time, tho physician told mo
would have to be treated FOR
several months with II mild lsvatI
and Notwithstanding that
would gradually bring back my
normal condition without the vic.
lent action OF drastic remedies. 4
recently sent to the Doctor CDR.
Thomas Cope, OF Nazareth, Pa
a box OF Ripans Tabules. and wrol
him what l understood the ingrs-
dients to be-rhubarb, fpecac, pep,
permint, aloes, nux vomica and
soda. He writes back Il think Il
formula very good one, and will
no doubt just suit you.
Ripans Tabules are sold By druggists, or W 1
10 price $50 cents o box 10 sent to The
hemical Company, No 10 Spruce st., NewI
nipple vial. 10 cents.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
Where Did You Get This coneee

Ia the Ladies' Aid Society OF our Church
out for tea, forty ofthem, and all pronounced
tho German Coffeeberry equal to Rio!
salzer's catalogue tells you all about ii. So
packages Earliest vegetable seeds S1.0O post
paid.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND with
15c. stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, you will get free package OF
above great coffee seed and our 14S page cat
alogue! Catalogue alone &C. CA. o.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
Great Notwithstanding In the Rench


What would you think Of a man who was
sick and constantly lived in reach of saliva
ton, yet because he had failed in other direc-
tons refuses TO take tne b essing that is before
hin7 THIS was the ca-c with Mr.. John 5.
Cook Of Atlanta.
II have been suffering with dyspepsia for ten
years. I began taking Tyner's Dyspepsia
Remedy and gained fifteen pounds in thirty
day. | commend it to the public as great
blessing. | can eat supper, go TO bed and sleeD
like habe-something could not do be fore"
Price 90 cts. per bottle. For sale by all drug
eyiSt
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
peafuss. Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF The ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that Is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have u rumbling sound or imper..
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is this result and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused ny catarrh, which Is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred ,llars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
tB- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all
the family. and costs only 50 cents; the large
size 81. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only. and
for sale BY all druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

Nothing in bath or laundry so good as BoraI
Dobbins' Floating BorGr Soap needs but one trial
10 prove its value. Costs same as poorer float
ing soap. No one has ever tried it without buy
ing more Your grocer has it,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial bot
lie free. DR., Kline, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

BRONCHITIS. Sudden changes of the weather
cause Bronchial Troubles. "Brolpn'S Bronchid!
1roches" will give effective relief.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

Our wealth is often a snare to ourselves
and always temptation to others.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

The thirst for justice is apt to end with the
righting ones own wrongs
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

Opinions grounded on preindice are always
sustained with the greatest violence,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

"A woman will battle equally for her chill
rem, her principles and her ideas.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

Mothers Who Use Parker's Ginger Tonic
insist that it benefits more than other medi-
cines for every form OF distress.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19

could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-NRs E.
C. MoULToN, Needham, Mass, Oct. %, ~ ~.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-03-19
A Sore

Is now we'll and 1 have been greatly bene-
uled otherwise. 1 have increased in weight
and am in better health. I cannot say
enough in praise OF Hoods Sarsaparilla."
Mrs. II. BLAKE, South Berwick, Me.
This and other similar cures prove that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08

tive State at the close OF his term in
1893, with the plaudit from all parties,
"WelI done, good and faithful servant .
For forty years he has been an infiu-
ential factor in the Stae's history, ii
foremost leader in industrial upbuild-
ing, educational advancement, agricul-
tural improvement, political reforma-
tion. and defender Of the faith.
Upon his retirement as Governor, he
returned to his home, quietly spending
the evening Of life, surrounded by his
family. His health has not been robust
for several years, and for some months
his friends have felt that his days we're
numbered.
As he lies at deaths door, in sight Of
the great industry his brain and hands
have created, the prayers Of the whole
people ascend that the life Of this great
Governor, successful manufacturer, pa
triotic public servant, and humble
Christian may be spared
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
MEASLES IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Little Esther Cleveland Stricken With
the InfantiLe Disease.

the Infantile Disease.
Washington, April THE meeting
of the Cabinet to-day was postponed
without date, owing to the sudden APP
pearance of the measles in the Presi-
Dental household, little Esther Cleye-
land being stricken with it.
This infantile disease has been al
most epidemic in Washington for
some time past and all precautions
have not ayailed TO prevent it's spread
everywhere. Private Secretary Thur
ber's children have all had the disease
in regular course and to prevent the
possibility of its transmission to the
White House Mr.. Thurber has absented
himself from his own domicile for the
past week and has made his residence
at the White House. However, this
sacrifice was of no avail, for this morn
ing the eruption suddenly appeared on
little Esther Cleveland, marking her
as the first victim at the White House.
To prevent spread of the disease
among the families Of the Cabinet Off
GERS, word was sent by telegraph to
the various departments that there
would be no meeting of the Cabinet
to-day and then steps were taken to
combat the disease in Mr.. Cleveland's
household. Orders were sent to Wood
ley, the Presidents suburban resi-
dence, to put the place in shape for the
immediate reception Of the family, and
Mrs. Cleveland, accompanied by all the
children, left the White House to make
their home at Woodley until the dis
ease has run its course. Little Esther
was taken away in separate carriage
and in hope of confning the disease
as much as possible. She viii be Sc
cluded at Woodley from the other chill
dren. Meanwhile the President and
Mr. ThBrber will remain at the White
House until the measles has run its
course in the family and the mistress
and children are back.
One effect of the appearance Of the
disease was the immediate abandon
ment of the kindergarten which has
been so successfully operated in quar-
ters specially fitted up for the chill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
THE PosroFFlcE BILL PASSED.
It Has Engrossed the Senate's Atten-
ton for Almost a Week.

Washington, April THE postoiiice
Appropriation bill, which has engross-
ed the attention Of the Senate for al
most a week, was passed by that body
just previous to the adjournment to-
day.
The entire day, with the exception OF
a few minutes at the beginning OF the
session, was devoted to debate owing
to voting upon the amendments pro-
posed to the bill, the Walcott amend
meat for the consolidation of smaller
Offices with larger ones receiving the
greater share of attention. The dis
cussion on this proposition again took
the form Of a debate upon the merits
of Civil Service reform and was parti-
cipated in by Messrs. Villas, Wolcott,
Allen, Hill, Hoar, German, Stewart and
others There was some rather spirit
ed dialogues between Messrs. Villas and
Allen and between bIessrs. Wolcott and
Till. Mr.. Wolcott criticised Secretary
smith for participation in the Georgia
campaign and was replied to by Mr..
Hill.
The amendment was defeated by a
decisive vote, receiving only seven votes
in its support.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
COL. MCCLURE VISITS WINSTON.
He is Especially Pleased With It's Edu-
cational Advantages.

Winston, n. c., April 7.-(speciaI)--
Col. A. X. Mcclure and party, Of Phil-
aaeiphia. arrived here this morning in
their special car on their return from
. trip through the South. Under the
escort Of several citizens the party
visited the tobacco warehouses, colored
graded school, Slater Industrial Aca-
DENY. for the education Of colored
children. The visit to the latter insti-
tuition was the special object OF Col
McClure's trip here. He expressed
himself as being fayorably impressed
with the opportunities gwen colored
oAildren of this community.
This afternoon principal Clewell
gave the party complimentary re-
eitaI at the Salem Female College.
Tonight Col Mcclure delivered =
fne address on the subject Of educa-
fiou in the colored graded school cha
peIs. The leading white educators and
q, mumber of other invited guests were
xreSent. After the address happy re-
oeption was rendered the visitors at
MeteS Phoenix.
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The Sad End is Expected at
ANY Moment.
HIS VITALITY VERY STRONG
He Has Been Seriously Sick
Since Saturday.
HAw RIVER IN DEEPEST GLOOM
ror Several Years His Health Has
Not Been Robust and Recently
He Has Declined
Rapidly.

Haw River. n. G., April :. tSpeeiaD
Ex-Governor Thomas Nj. Holt is crit
ically III. He has been seriously sick
since Saturday last, and at times he
seems to be passing away, but his VI
tality exerts itself and he rallies again
He was thought to be sinking this af-
ternoon, but during the evening he raj
lied, and at this hour 90 o'clock, he is
resting easier.
The present indications are that ne
viii go through the night.
Haw River is in the midst of deep
gloom over the near approach Of the
sad end of its greatest builder and ben
efactor, and the State viii mourn with
the stricken village.
Ex-Governor Holt retired from the
Office OF the Chief Executive of his ma
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
OTHER GAMES YESTERDAY.

Richmond, Va, April 7.-The Rich
monds went before the Baltimores to-
day by a score of 4 to 3. IT was beau-
tiful game. The locals did not make an
error. Their opponents had four. Rich
mond made seven hits, and the Balti-
mores eight.
Roanoke, Va, April IA very fine
and exciting game was witnessed this
afternoon between the Bridegrooms
and Magicians. The former won as
follows: Brooklyn, 8; Roanoke, z.
Portsmouth, Va, April THE Bos-
tons redeemed themselves this after
noon by winning from the Marines.
Score: Boston, 9; Portsmouth, s.
Lexington, Va, April Z, The Hobart
College team, of Geneva, N. Y, defeat
ed the Washington and Lee to-day in a
fine game OF ball. The score was 4 to 3.
Petersburg, Va, April 7.-The game
between Petersburg and Hampden-
Sidney College played here to-day was
rather a one-sided exhibition The
visitors failed to score their first and
only run until the seventh inning.
Score: Petersburg, II; Hampden-
Sydney, /.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
NATInNAL AFFAIRs.

In spite of the greatest precautions
NE measles have broken out among the
inmates of the White House and the
Presidents family has moved 10 Wood
ley.
Fourteen buildings in the business
section of Yonkers, n. Y, burned with
loss Of 100000.
Trial of Scott jackson, the alleged
murderer Of Pearl Bryan, postponed
Till April q.
Probable that clubs il the cities OF
New York State Will escape the opera
tions of the Raines excise Law.
Mckinley received majority Of the
delegates to the National convention
chosen in Kentucky Monday
John HOPPE. Vice-President Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, il dangerously
I'LL. suffering from abcess of the throat.
4 wreck en- the Southern railway
near DanyiIle yesterday caused about
$4,000 damage
A sul-station of the Norfolk p0st0f-
Zee established at Pinner's Point.
Two prominent farmers near tfaff-
ney, s. C., quarrel over a piece Of land
ana one cuts the other to death.
Mr. Booth-Tueker, the new COM
aander of the Salvation Army, tales
out naturalization papers.
Third Of the series of financial le-
bates between Secretary Smith and
cx-Speaker Crisp took ulace yesterday
at Newman, Ga.
Republicans yesterday got decidedly
tkle best of the municipal election in
Chicago; both the A. +. A. and the anti.
A. r. Al factions claim the victory IN
Kansas City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
The UNIVERSITY IS VICTORIOUS
Yale Eeaten at Greensboro by a Score
of 8 to a.

Greensboro, n. G., April Z Especially
The widest enthusiasm prevails here
tonight over the victory of the Univer-
sity Of North Carolina baseball team
over Yale The game was one Of the
best ever witnessed in this State At
the end of Yale's ninth inning the
score stood TO 4 in favor Of the North
Carolina team.
The game was won for the Tar
Heels in the fourth inning when, with
three men on bases, Stephens sent a
two bagger away over the rear fence
and brought in two men. This was
followed up with four more runs in
quick succession.
The features of the game were the
double plays by Johnson, Gregory and
Winston for North Carolina, and Bart
lett, McCandless and I.itton for Yale; !;
fine running catch by Keator; Ste
phens' splendid batting at critical
points, making two two-baggers, once
with three men on bases, and the work
Of johnson at third base
Yale's out-feld was perfect but they
were weak on batting. stanley's base
running won him much praise
The University won by fine work in
the box and heavy and persistent bat
ting Pearsall's pitching was exceed
ingly good, and although it was deem
ed best in the eighth inning. 10 sub
stitute Stephens, he was still in good
trim.
BY innings the score stands:
Yale, / o 1 0 2 0 o. 90
II n. G., 600 6 o j 0 x-s-11- a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
CONGRESSIONAL

After debating it for almost week
the Senate yesterday passed the Post
office Appropriation BILL
The House spent the day debating
the adoption of the Metric system as a
standard Of weights and measures, and
the proposition to share with District
of Columbia the expense Of public
library in Washington.
The House Military committee report
favorably on q resolution 10 bestow
on Gen. Miles the rank Of Lieut.. Cen
scral.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
NORTH CAROLINA.

The crop outlook for North Caro-
Ina is very good.
Ex-Goy. Hollis condition extremely
critical and he is not expected to live.
The University baseball team yes
terday defeated Yale at Greensboro.
Cheatham-W Woodland contest in Con-
.regs unanimously decided by the
Elections committee in favor of Wood
ard.
Col. Al. X. Mcclure, editor OF the
philadelphia Times, visits Winston and
delivers an address at the colored
graded school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
smlTH-oRlsP FINANCIAL DEBATE
Third Of the Series at Newman, Ga,
Yesterday,

Newman, Ga, April THE third of
the Joint financial discussions between
Secretary Smith and eX-Spealzer Crisp
was listened to here to-day by an au-
dience Of about 1000 people, chiefly
farmers from the surrounding country
with a sprinkling of femininity. This
is Gov. Atl<inson's home and the Gov
ernor, who was present, introduced the
speakers.
Mr.. Crisp and Secretary Smith jour
neyed hither from Atlanta together
yesterday and last night they were
rendered banquet at the Virginia
House, the leading hotel Of the place.
They are both suffering from throat
trouble and have been forbidden by the
specialists from speaking on success
sive days. In consequence The debate
set for tomorrow has been declared
off and the two financial champions
will meet next in Albany on Friday.
Ex-SpealSer Crisp had the opening
to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
LAST EDITION.
a O'CLOCK. A.. NJ.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Wednesday-The United
states Weather Bureau issues the iol-
lewinp forecast for the next twenty
four hours:
For North Carolina: Fair; north
.seterlv winds: warmer in southern
portion. r.u.
warmer.
sterday-MaNimum teinpeta' 'iio'
Sc: minimum temperature, A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The English expeditionarv force IN
south Africa hard pressed By the REQ
els, Capt, Clifford, who is IN eoinl'''i'''
having been seriously wounded.
Admiral Berenger Spanish Miills,S. 81.
af Marine, has proposed an extra clt''ss
~ 81 millions pesetas on account OF
naval construction.
French and English newspapers
make sharp criticisms In regard 70 the
action of the United States IN recog-
nizing Cuba
The expedition of the Russian Geo
graphical Society, equipped for the ex-
iteration of the Irkutsk region or 81
keria. has started from St. Petersburg
and will be absent three years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
EINANcIAI..

The cotton market entirely local. the
close being easy at unchanged at one
point higher.
A break in American Tobacco stock
Of AZ per cent. closing at the lowest
Of the day
Ia consequence Of the passage Of
the Cuban resolutions Spanish securi-
ties declined in London.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
FATAL DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Greensburg, Pa, April by an ex-
plosion Of dynamite at the New Rade-
baugh tunnel near here to-day, one
man was killed and three injured, two
fatally. The men were thawing out
dynamite when a large quantity Of the
stuff exploded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
UNANIMOUS ron WooDARD.

Washington, April Elections
committee No. to-day by q unanimous
vote decided the contested election
case of TT. r. Cheathum SIS. Fred a.
Woodland from the Second North Caro-
lima district in favor OF Mr.. Woodard,
the sitting member. Mr.. Chcatham is
a colored Republican and has repre-
sented his district in the House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-08
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OFF Amy NORTH CAROLINA DAMY

dren at the White House. The attend
ance was not confined to the Presi-
dent'sc hildren, about a dozen of the
smaller children of the Cabinet fami-
lies and of friends Of Mrs. Cleveland
being regular attendants. The teach-
en- Miss Bethmann, removed from the
White House at the same time that the
family left there.