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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
wAsHlNaToNs BIRTHDAY.
It Will be FittingH Celebrated at Oak
Ridge.

Oak Ridge. n. C., Feb. 16.-(Specllal.)
s. Wittlxowsky, Esq, OF Ch ar
Iotte will lecture to the student. - ~ VI
Institute February 22nd on 1 usL,
Pi,clg and Perseverance. lie Will
bav-a annreciative listeners, for all the
students are looking forward with
great anticipation of pleasure to his
coming. I'll. J. HartseH of the Phi
Society will read a brief sketch of
Washington's life, and w. ID. Fawcett
will read his Farewell Address" The
band is preparing a programme of
National airs for the occasion.
The enrolment this year so far has
reached about 225. Every class is
doing excellent work. There will be
about 40 graduates in the aggregate
in the different departments.
Large additions have recently been
made to the library, and the Institute
can boast of having one Of the hand
soonest libraries and reading rooms in
the State.
The splendid personel of the stu
dent body this year, as well as the high
moral tone that peryades the institu-
ton, is a matter of note and comment.
A splendid baseball team is getting
ready to play Wake Forest again
this year, and to give the University
some sharp practice. Other games
have been arranged also,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
4 WISE SUGGESTION.

TO the Editor: I'm view of the fact
that the book companies are employ
ing lawyers all over the State to rep
resent them before the Board Of Com
rnissioners when they meet in June to
adopt text books for the public schools
would it not be well for the boards
of the various counties to request the
teachers of their respective counties
10 meet at the court houses and recon-
mend suitable books for the schools?
Teachers are the best judges OF text
books. Common school teachers are
incompetent to select text books for
law schools and medical colleges, 50
LAWYERS are not the proper persons to
advise boards of education what text
books should be used in the public
schools. The only true way OF testing
| the merits or demirits of a text book
| Is to use it in the school room. The
opinion of those who have never used
! books as teachers cannot be relied on
/ This question of text books is one o.
great Importance. The boards Of com
missioners have never had SO inpor
fant matter to consider. Our chill
/ dren are to use the books the commits
1 sioners adopt.
JOHN DUCKETT,
Supt. Robson Institute.
Lumberton, N. G., Feb. Is.
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SIXTEEN CHILDREN IN TWENTY
ONE YEARS.

Mrs. Reuben Nichols, Of Miller's
Creek, Wilkes county, on last Sunday
morning presented her husband with
twins. This recalls a biography Of
the family, says the Chronicle Just
nine months and twenty days prior
to the birth of the twins, Mrs. Nichols
presented her husband with boy, aud
his father was SO well pleased with
him that he gave him about dozen
names Of the most scriptural kind he
zuauauss ..e three children in less than
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale
by John Y. MacRae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All drugg sis refund the money if il
fails to cure. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
PARK [ LUMBER COMPANY
RALEIGH, A. C,

Manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds
nouldings and turned work. and all kind
Of building materials.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
TIL At
W0ND RFUL Remedy


Ee'. a. l.. Sendenaaii ays
Mrs.. ice Person
nadam; /. eiyes M < eat pleasure
to testify t the merits Of your wonder
tul remedy VIII I decided to give
your remedy a trial m leg ives badly
liberated from tle effects Of TIE fever.
It had baffisd the skiIl Of many eminent
physicians. vas very much saollen, and
had two running s1res, With holes 70 the
bone. could wear no other tran low
quartered shoes, and suffered very a ute
pain. This was in 1884 at Toi5lof. Vii
son county, N. @ and soon after taking
the remedy my leg was entirely cured
and has remained perfectly well ever
since. Very respectfully,
Rev. A. L. Mendenban.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

GOOD CHANGE FOR A PHYSICIAN
Eg Tue Dr. who can purchase my home
can be put at once into a large aud lucra-
tive town and country practice Terms
easy Good reasons f1r SELF 3. ADDRESS
"DR CURIOUS"
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Peerless
Potatoes.

By carload, from Nortewesterm New York,
The largest, best8nd cheapest and best Irish
Potatoes ever seen here aE this season Of the
year, and the most economical and whole
some diet 20 be had. W give sixty pounds
Co the bushel Twuaud a halfbushels nearly
fills a 3-busheI barrel Put up i'm strong baga
Of $50 pounds each, CnI early and get n
supply for the winter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
DON. CAMERON's WEAKNESS.

In the days when the clan Cameron
ruled Pennsylvania with absolute
power one of its faithful henchmen
was calling upon Simon Cameron, and
in the course Of the conversation re
marked:
Senator, why is it that Don has
never made much of a success Of poll
tics? He seems to have talent, and
he has all the advantage of your pres
tige and influence"
"WeH, Don is a likely fellow" re-
piled the old man. Don will get on all
right You must remember l started
in life with big advantage over Don.
what was that?" asked the visitor
Poverty Philadelphia Press.
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Notice I!

/ have ms administrator of Judge j. j.
Davis among his books ~ vols. of Supreme
Court reports, 4 vols. Battles Digest Bailey
Digest and Seymour Digest, 50 vols. Eng
lish Common law reports. The 10 vols. OF
Colonial Records, 81 vols. of the War of tho
Rebellion, 70vols. of ongressionaI Globe and
Congressional Record, 5S vols, of American
with vols. of Digest, | ask for an offer for
these or any OF them. / refer to my attor-
new, C. NJ. Cooke, Secretary of State, for the
list of the volumes Of N. C. Supreme Court
Reports These books an all i'm good con-
dition except the Colonial Records-their
condition is fair. Propositions and bids
will be sent to Hon. C. Nj. Cooke Secretary
OF State, Raleigh, M. C..
J. M. ALLEN Admir- OF J, J, Davis
c. NJ. COOKE n SON, Attorneys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01

FALSE REPORTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION MUCH
IMPROVED.

FALSE REPORTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION MUCH
IMPROVED
: Saver Page the well-known and popular New
yorLer e. confined To his bed in his rooms. In the
Iaueham Hotel No $50 Fifth-ave. He was pros
trafel by a slight stroke Of apopexy on Sh'uruay
,sf Mr. pag. went 20 his place OF business on
that day. but was stricken by Illness wh"e III HIS
cf.i.e and was taken 10 his home III MS carriage
False reports were published yesterday in certain
newspapers that Mr. Page was at the point oi
death His intimate friends and associates i"
business Frederick ". Dcvoe and George A. Meyer
said Yesterday that his condition was much I'M
proved and that he was making progress 'o""''
recovery Miss Helen Page, Mr. Pages aaush,c'
who chrst.ncI the cruiser New-York' Wheh thi'
vessel was launched, IS with her idth''' al" - 7'
Ing him every attention ana care
NJ p,po has hosts Of friends in this city fnd IN
IVORY u,rt Of the country and his early recovery OF
complcte health and strength VIII be eagerly looNo"
for lie has been active and Jealous All ms ne III
efforts to promote the fame and prosperity az" w
tinction Of this metropolis. ana 10 ehcou'"E' '''
moe, friendly feelings between all parts oil the
,-t H. ,,ve = great dea! of his time and his
,,t,,,s toward securing the hedrtiost support on
ENC mr., of This Stat" and of this city 10 the Nord
Fair AT Chlcleo. The plan Of Manhattan p"S 81.
the Atlanta Exposition enlisted ms enthusiasm '''
his .hio,.en,cnts En- making that day a strklAs sue
coss at Atlanta were remarkably brilliant ne
possesses great variety Oh e"s"s'"e -
&c liked and esteemed everywhere Pie Is H''"-
her of m1ny clubs and was secretary Oh the ''''o'
raaoue Climb I'm 1890 and 1891 Mr. Page ~ an AHA
,eur pigeon shot OF uncommon SKILL anu '' "
;d an bonors in a long list OF contests lie mas
shot under the name OF j. 5 Williams. As
business man. Mr. Page is energetic able resource
ful and successful For many nov yeals c ne That
H. rr hoe heen succeeded by the corporation OF II.
" Devoe and G r Reynolds Compahy; e S w'(
Meyer Secretary The directors are Frtnerich l., ~
peyoe J. seaver Page Edward l. Moiins anrse ~ "
T Wetts Charles G. Barrett and T. Wyman Drum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
pITTSBURG TO BE INVESTIGATED.

THE SENATE COMMITTEE WILL BEGIN ITS WORK
THERE THIS WEEK.
pIttsbure Dec 3l-Sergeant- alarms Harrah' Oh
the State Investigating Committee, arrived IN i''s
burg this morning. After a visit 10 the once oi
Mr. Shields. who represents the Allegheny county
Vigilance League where he obtained long ISL OF
those who will be required TO furnish testimony
Mr. Harrah set about the task of ming out SUD
poenas and serving them. John X Conkhh' hssis'-
ant sergeant at arms is also in Pittsburg, Du ue-
MES that his presence has anything to do win the
investigation by the State Committee OF the munici-
pal affairs of Pittsburg.
on Thursday afternoon the first session or the
investigation will be held in the room OF the super
intendent CT Public Instruction In The county
Penthouse Three sessions Will be helc TINS week
and then definite arrangements Tor future sessio"S
will be made. 80 ,s -. ,ho
"The bulk Of the evidence will be supplied by tne
countv Vigilance Committee, which has care1uiIy
Lent ia own counsel while procuring 1t. rms WORK
has been in progress almost one year ana put re"
- The secrets known. The broad INES upon
Witch the investigation will proceed are eIorts 10
show general misgovernment and corruption IN
ni,,"h,re particularly in the matter OF favorite
d,,ractors extravagant profits to contractors, re-
eo. ts hackmail and discrimination in enforcement
"a "a orid,nances AS II now stands the charge VIII
~. leading city officials and persons prom
MP, fn notical and business circles: The League
o,nhare declare they can substantive evidence
m cd and propose to prosecute the offenuers
as , nd criminal courts well as exposing them
, -, the State Senate Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01

Troy ~ Y Dec. 3-Miss Elizabeth Hastings
Hutchlns Of Mechancville. and Ethan Osborn
Thompson of Philadelphia. married at the
home of the bride yesterday afternoon, Mr.; and
Mrs. Thompson will sail tomorrow on the st Louis
for wedding trip around the world.
Geneva ~ Y. Dec. 81 (SpccaD.-Maurice Agnus
Oudin son OF the late Professor Lucen Oudin OF
Newly ork and stepson Of James r kibreth COL
lector OF the Port Of New-York. and Miss Susan
Worth Fogcr daughter OF the late Charles j.
Folger Secretary of the United States Treasury
under President Arthur and chief Justice Of The
Court OF Appeals OF Now-YOrk State from 1850 -
1ss2 were united I'm marriage at Trinity church at
$50 o'clock this evening. by tho Row DR.. Henry W.
Nelson pastor. assisted 10y Bishop Wells. Of Spo-
kane Wash Joseph \ Oudin. OF New-Nork. was
best man. and the bride was attended by the
Misses Emma ogden Hoffman and julia Whitehead.
OF New York kathar.re Franchot. Of Science
iadv and Jane Lesley Ncrplank. Mary Webster and
Nirabel Folger. OF Geneva. The ushrrs were James
7 Kilbreih. jr., Townsend NrNt~vcr ana charles
\eWbold Black OF Ncw-York. Francis -. BLACK
VOL Of GloNersville r.. A Carolan OF schenectady.
followed ~ the home Of Samuel Hopkins Nerp plank,
and was attended 10y people from all over tn Sat"
Among them were Mr. and Mrs James T. kllbreth,
Miss Theodora Van Wyck. Miss Pohemus. Nj and
Mrs William Gordon Nerplank Eenor patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Luccn Oudn, New YORK. Mrs W IL
Agnts and the Misses Agnus. Baltimore. Mrs. John
Keyes Paige. ". l.. Il. Emmei, SCHENECTADY, the
Rev. and Mrs Richard Harlan. Sherlock Andrews
Herbert Wilmerdng, Rochester. Judge ana Mrs.
Charles w Andrews. ~. ". Wilkinson. syracuse.
Mir and Mrs. Oudin VIII live at Schenectady.
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JOIN u. HERIAN'S LARGE ESTATE.
hEQ'E STS TO NEPHEWS AND NIECES IN
BROOKLYN AND EUROPE.

BftOOkLYN AND EUROPE.
Inc VIII of John j. Merriam the retired shipping
ana commission merchant. who died al his home No
Y Pierrepont-st, Brooklyn December 90 was filed
lor probate yesterday by Coudert Brothers Mr. Mer-
ian was native of Basic Switzerland His estate s
estimated to be worth several millions Of dollars
Inc VIII Is dated January q. 1885, and includes be-
quests to religious and charitable institutions as
follows:
The Swiss Benevolent Society Of New-York City,
SOOO Brooklyn Society for Improving the Condition
of the Poor $1,000: Brooklyn Chdren's Aid Society
$1,000; board of the trustees of the Church of the
Saviour, $1,000 Long Island Historical Society,
$1,000
The estate Is divided as follows Alfred Merriam.
nephew of No. pa Henry-st.. Brooklyn, 500 900:
Amanda Merriam niece, of Basic. and her heirs, 500
600; Louis Merriam nephew of Holsten. Grand
Duchy of Baden, $4,000 Matilda Merriam. niece wife
of Colonel Tschudi. of Switzerland. $4,000 Cecie,
niece. wife of Adoph Burckhardt, of the Grand
Duchy of Baden, $4,000; Adeline niece wife Mr..
Wafngel of the Canton of Solense Switzerland,
10000: Minna, niece wife OF Garlic Wyck, of Basic,
$4,000; Mrs Matilda Bange. niece. of Brooklyn. So
wv: Emily jackson. niece, and her heirs. of Brook
lyn. $4,000; Mrs Indiana Giberson niece Of Brook
l ly Ao 600; Rhoda Thompson. niece OF Brooklyn.
$1,000; Mrs. Louise Korbett. of Iioboken. widow
OF Mr.. Merians partner Louis Korbett. $4,000; Karl
r. liof. a clerk in the employ OF Alfred Merriam.
The testator devlses his house in Picrrepontst nd
It's contents to his son-in-law John Daniel l'rezo.
The executors Mr. Brezo and Alfred Merriam,
who are the residuary legatees. To Alfred Merriam
Is left 1880 in trust for Marguerite Haushel OF
Zurich, switzerland. grandniece OF the tcstator
No schedule of the personal estate was filed
Mr. Merriam came to this country in 1892 and
early engaged in the business in which he amassed
his wealth. He had two sons and daughter. One
son went down on the monitor Weehawkcn. II.
member of the Unitarian Church OF Our
Saviour on rrool<lyn Heights. lie died at the age
of ninety-one years. leaving no relatives nearer
than nephews and nieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01

hfaSl and W. Ball
Funeral THURSDAY 100 m from tho Ss'iaeno' OF men
pIss-suddenly on December 30 william Bliss ago Oh
MoaiAy December n &c. at bis
81 Washington Place wa hsa a., the house Thursday
January 2 at 3 O'clock.
Burial at Lenox. l.. 49,.
rms sqGd1 xyao %sF Of Bsdd
FUNERAL the f's ch YsSa.r ,h.v~ 'n
seth at 1890 a. m WEDNESDAY ' sso. w.,ua. n
BuRDICK-On Monday, December 30 1872; ~, is,s 1
wife OF l. Newton Burdick and daughter OK tns ~ -
FUNERAL services at her residence II w.shnFSn:
East Orange Thursday at 2so 2 M; on srVf bv
tra1 RON P r. foot Of christopher and Barclay 'ts
cRAIG-On Monday evening. December ''' s"''" ~-'''
y invited a.; e - %s. s 81 .
services at o1 nsr a'e January at ii O'Clock
eso coand Mebourns pleas. COPY.
IS julia Frances Crosby widow Of orrin Il Crosby.
relatives and friends invited attend II. fSoss;s
service at the residence Of her J sSn at
HowI.AND-on Monday. December 30 Elijah A. HOW
land in the 56h year Of his age Church ,27thst.
and 5th-ave. on wednesday. January l. at l p. m
MGUIRE-At the residence Of r. j. MseTay' 00' wen
Funeral snerst notice StaE hereafter.
MEENA Y9nSer1 On Hon Msen. sss Of COLORADO
aSe the YonSers Unitarian Church. Thursday
J January 3 at 1I45 a.
ovERACRE-on December 80. Cecilia E.. widow o.
Jacob Overacre, aged 81 years ar, ....>..
Funeral services her late residence >o' o'as-s@s
RrooKlyn Tuesday, at 10 O'clock a. m
RoGERs-suddeny. Sunday morning. December "a
Andrew b. Rogers in his list year . - z., ~.
Funeral services Bedford Street ~ e peur
fr corner Morton-st, Wednesday. January l. $780, az
10: o. clock a.
RoOME-On Monday, December 30. Jane Feitsr Roome.
I'm her 13d year a. VA. =. p-onx
lyn Wednesday. January /. at noon
sor-TUrRIAND-On Tuesday morning. December BE
Tohn F. Switzerland. OF paralysis -. -. -
Funeral services late residence ABS
frontIvn on Thursday evening January 2. at p. m
wtSTWORTH-On Tuesday morning Mehitable II 4
widow OF Colonel 0. +. Wentworth. IN the 10Th year on
Fne-aI services will be held at her late residence 10
South 5thst. Brooklyn. on wednesday evening" -
o'clock.
Interment private. -
WHITE-At Newtown, Long Island on Decemoe' o"s
1885 Abbie Sophia White. ,, -. ...
Funeral will lie held at the residence OF her
hrother Charles f. White Newtown Village on Ihurss
day January =. at 3 o'clock.
Train leaves Long Island city. go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
4 BIG COOPERATIVE Factory.
SUCH ONE SAID TO BE BACKED BY LOCAL
CLOTHING MEN.

There have been so many serious clashes between
clothing contractors and the taiors that a scheme
IS now under consideration which If carried through
Will tend to revolutionze the clothing industry.
The Executive Committee of the United Garment
Workers will hold a special meeting on Saturday to
decide upon the ACCESSIBILITY OF starting co-opera-
tive factory which would employ thousands OF
hands Some wealthy business men have offered
to advance. II needed $4,000 to carry 1t through
A large factory building about thirty miles from
this city has been placed at the disposal of tho
committee The members of the committee de-
clined Yesterday to give the names OF the men who
have offered to provide the money.
Charles f. Relchers. president Of the United Gar
ment Workers. his office in Lafayette
Place yesterday and said Il was true that such a
this scheme is composed OF wealthy men who have
seen good business ability developed In the Offices
of the United Garment Workers. Fully 5000 tailors
co;I,d be employed in the factory which has been
offered us The syndicate would want the tailors
to buy many shares OF the stock as possible at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
so each The factory could be put in WORKING ordes
in a week.
The United Garment Workers has a membership
of 1500 900 in the United States.
DIFFERENCES or OPINION SETTLED.
THREE MEN ARE DEAD AND THREE MORE ARE
WOUNDED. BUT HONOR HAS
pEEN sATIsFIED.

Sargent Ky, Dec 31-There was a terrible bat"
tie and double murder at Donkey. little hamlet
near Pound Gap, in Wise County. Va. yesterday.
the result of a drunken row on Christmas, over .
woman of bad character. "Bill' Wells ana Gus
Osborne Always known as good citizens. met Jim
Cox and ABE" Williams two desperate mountain
outlaws. on the public road half-mile from
Donkey, heavily armed with Winches'ers' ior inc
purpose Of fighting 1t out Firing continued ior
more than two hours Shortly after the firing
began a Deputy-sherir of Wise County. whose
name has not been learned appeared on the scene
but could not stop the fighting Both Wells ana
Osborne lay lifeless the roadside with COX SER
ousy wounded. being SHOT twice Inc requirements
also received a serious wound in the left leg
Texarkana, Ark. Dec. @.-J W. Spohord' VINO
until a few months ago roadmaster OF tns
Shreveport branch OF the Cotton Belt ROAD was
shot and killed last night by John Crocker at New.
Louisville a small town twenty-five miles NORTH OF
here The killing was the outgrowth OF an ,s o.r
grudge 'rhe men met last night and renewed tnes
hN "roci,er .vvice Neither wound Is considered
serious Crocler then pulled his gun ana nred 0ne
shot which entered Spoffords throat ana Droke Ms
neck Both have long been promlnsnt c''''
zens Of New-Louisvllle and both have fami'e"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
THf NEwloRK WING EXCHANGE.

4 DELEGATION FROM THE WEST TO ATTEND ITS
OPENING.
The directors Of the E"w-York Mining EXCHANGE
have leased ihe ground floor Of no % Broadway
and ,l first call of thc exchange viii take place OH
January H. The membership OF the organization
now numbers ~. The president OF the eN'"""s'.
Ieham T. Porter was for many years president o'
~, american r>chnngc National Bank of Denver.
and WIS formerly president Of the Denver ChaInD PEI,
of commerce Mr. Porter will come to New or
90 ,,..rI IA. opering Of the exchange in spec!al
train which Wli also bear representatives, Vl w
mining stock exchanges Of Denver. fucDo Ooiord"o
Strings Crirpe Cr.ck and SAT- Lake 'itN. :,
The delegation Will bring with II large ana Valu,
ait collection Of specimens from the colorado SQu
.,,,ns in cabinets which will be- permanent EXHIBITS
i'm m. New-York EXchange The western cN-
chnnges will engage In arbtrage dealings Win the
NeW-York Exchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
THE WEATHER REPORT.

FAIR IN THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
Washington Dec 3l.-The pressure has fallen in the
central and northern Rocky Mountain districts and IN
England has In all other portions or the
country central this morning In the ST. Law
renee Valley has passed the valley to the Gulf OF
ST Lawrence The pressure continues high In the South
west. South Rocky Mountain regions and on the south
Pacific coast The temperature has fallen in New-Eng
land the Middle States the immediate coast to the
southwark Light snowfas arc reported at scattered
poins in the lower lake regions and N the ohio and Mis-
souri, valleys Fair weather is ind ated in eastern and
southern districts with slowly rising temperature IN the
ls.e regions and the Northwest Partly cloudy weather
,vl, prevau probably with little precipitation, with
nearly stationary temperature in the lake region and
rising to the westward