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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Arrested AS an Abscondtnr peb.or

About thirty days ago q man named
theodore Pottysch, OF Vaughn's, NJ c.,
called at Mr.. j. S. Crawford's furniture
store and produced satisfactory refer
ences and purchased a bill OF goods
amounting to s22.70 and ordered them
TO be shipped, saying he would send a
check upon the receipt OF the goods but
he failed to keep his word Several
promises were made, but We're not kept.
tuesday he arrived in Portsmouth Mr.
crawford sent for him. He promised
to pay before he left the city This
he failed to do and yesterday, when
M, was ABOUT to leave the city, Deputy
Sheriff Abbott arrested him. He IRE
tended he could not understand and
did not have any money, but when he
round that he was going to be looked
up he pulled out a roll larger than q
mans arm and paid the bill and costs,
amounting to over $50
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
SENT ON TO COURT.
b"fi Was at FlrHt Refused, but After.
wards Granted

The case Of the woman Davis came
up yesterday before Justice HAYNES
for his decision Her attorney AZ
Batrd. was present. Justice HAYNES
stated that after considering the case he
had concluded to send her on TO the
County Court as an accomplice to her
husband and refused bail Mr.. Baird
r ra hppIicatlon to the County Court
Tor bail for Davis and his wife hoth
The court offered Davis ball in the sum
OF $500 but he could not give 1t then.
lie admitted Mrs. Davis to bail on her
own personal recognizance to appear at
the July term Of the court
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Sons and Daughters of American
Revolution,

The Rev. DR.. a. d. Owen chaplain
general Of the Virginia division Sons
or the American Revolution, will preach
O special sermon at Court Street Bap-
fist church Sunday night for the bene-
the American Revolution. The men,
bers are requested to meet in front Of
the Masonic Temple at 7:45 o'clock. D..
M to attend in a body. Fort Nelson
chapter, Daughters Of the American
revolution, are invited to attend the
services
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Rather Queer Doturs.

a gentleman on Washington street
has an old out house on his premises
filled with lot of unused stuff 4 few
nights ago some one broke the house
open and stole most Of the stuff out
and piled 1t under his house. 1t Is sup
posed he came back after it, But the
thief never came
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Specials for TO-Dav.

Fine Honey in Comb ib. packages ,5l
per b.: BOSTON Baked 3cans, 3 ID. cans
1c.. or four for Csc. fine Fat Mackercl. loc.
per To-: finest imported Ginger Ale Look!
than our Vermont Creamery Butter. ii
YOU have not tried ii come and get one
pound, and be convinced Only sc Der
pound Now Is the time for Ice rra ard
our SPECIAL Blend at Csc makes a fno
drink. Just received-.a fresh lot Of sun
beam Flour.
G. w. HUDGINS e. co.
Both Phones 1910. S'-''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Married ntthc Paragon,

Mr.. George Martin. bookecper for F.
). Freidlin s. Bro, and Miss Grace
F'reidlin, daughter Of F. j. Freidlin
were united i'll marriage last night at
the Central church parsonage. MIR. and
Mrs. Martin Will have a. suit of rooms
at Hotel Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Bicycle hats In crash and white duck
w. E. VIRNELSON e. co
Commencing Monday Morning. suna


Linen homespun suiting in navy nina
and linen shades. just the thing for hi.
cycle suits, at 7lac. per yard, richlv
worth 12lsc. Viola crepe cloth In light
shades. regular price 15c., our price &c.
Just think all silk foulard, l9c They
are worth 3oc new lot polka dot per-
Gales. This week will be orr hon,a
week for low prices
a. ]. PHILLIPS.
500 Oxford Hall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
A Few POintorR.

Good bicycle suits for $3.50, one at 81.
and one at $3.50 that are worth from
$3.50 to 50 more a suit. An $3.50 dress
suit for So. y $40 suit for $3.50. These
are few specialties picked up BY chance
on our trip North the early part OF this
week. Breslauer & Anthony.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01

taohmSnt to the side OF the pail, with
bail. so that two pals can be carried
70 spray two rows at q time the souecz-
Ing OF the hands forcing the LIQUID from
the pals onto the bushes. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Il SINs1l I'm IsrIceu

HVc have reduced prices of men md
chiidrens clothing to such an extent
that you cannot help but buy If you see
them. Go they must, and go they will
LEVY & JACOBS.
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
spccinl Sale ut Lawrence & wa,

''S ~ lawrence g. WeIton's
90 pieces Scotch lawn, 31.c. yard.
Zoe e"c" were
zoe e"e''' were
fancy parasols at half price.
yard r"e' d. A@7ac.
Terms cash to all.
LA WRENCE & WEI.TON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01

You should hear Preston. Belmain.
and Calbert, the grand trio, at Ocean
View this week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01

WireDOors nsd Windows in stock
Odd sizes made to order and hung, Re-
frigerat ors. mosquito nets, at j S. Craw
ford's Furniture and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01

Commencing June 14th we will close t
p. IN. Saturdays excepted. Chas. r.
Welton e. Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Why Pay Fancy Prices :?

When you can BUY Rumford's Yeast
Powder at ?c;. per bottle; all &C. grades ut
4c.; Octagon Soap &c. per bar; Octagon
shape Soap ] bars for 25c Hoe Cake Soar
Z bars for 25c.; nli grades Washing Pow
New York State Butter 20c. per bound: :
Best Fresh EiGin Creamery Csc. per pound !:
baltimore Lard &C. per pound: Nome Made
Lard &c. per pound good Tea az lac ono
dozen boxes Globe Matches SC. ',
L. II. PEARSON
Cor. Bart and Green streets.
Phone No. 9sS. .97 rs 49, n. q
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01

Beechams plls will dlspel the blues
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
FAILED IN ne ATTEMPT.


Nsshsass Hsssse seass . B.sis -
Nicholas MAtson. IN agod nan 70
siding IN DavsnPoeA wa1e1 80 IL
river in the Rear Of the u &ers &
Whose Lumber oonpany's yard, b.
tween Warren and Gfeeae. streets.
late yesterday aftsrnoon. He failed.
however. u accomplishing his rash
act. ~ he became stuck In sho mud
before the water had moro than Gov
cred his fset. fell forward iato the
water, lost his nerve and shouted for
help. Several small boys heard his
cries and brought assistance which
succeeded In dragging the prostrats
man fEom the water and mud and
carrying him to the high hank
where he soon regained his strength
and proceeded 20 his homo very vet
and muddy. but apparently happy
in his escape from . watery grave.
1t was his intention to end his life
when he went to the river. according
to statement made by him to his
rescuers He gave hts reasons. also.
stating that he had neither kith nor
kin and was obliged to lead Q soli-
tary existence. No one cared foz
him and he had determined to end i,
all BY suicide. He is about IS years
Of age aud 10 decidedly infirm and
otherwise i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

Why is 1t that one man is old and
decrepid at As. and another hale and
hearty at 80? 1t depends on the care
ne takes Of himself. Often o mans
body gets out of repair-the trouble
grows until it lays him out in bed.
Whenever q man feels that he is not
as we'll as he ought to be, whenever
he is listiess. without energy and
without vital ity, whenever he finds
that he is losing weight and that his
ordinary work gives him undue
fatigue. he needs DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. II he keeps on
working with his liver inactive and
his blood impure-he keeps his
nerves and his body under . con-
slant nervous strain. He will not
be hearty when he is old. The Col
den Medical Discovery" cures many
So called diseases because nearly all
illness springs from the same thing
bad digestion and consequent i'm
pure blood. The Discover" makes
the appetite good, the digestion
strong, assimilation easy, and the
blood rich and pure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
PRoF. MARTINS CURES.
Local People Whs Have Taken saoessssel
Tr0nen00e.

Local People Who Have Taken 9acssosfel
Prof. Martin. of Daveuport, ha.
the strong. 1t kind of proof, which 10
given here. that his rupture cure
and D. D ID. eczema cure il sure.
Every one Of those mentioned below
are permanently cured: Mrs G
Smith. 1710 Ninth street. Moline; G.
T. Wilson. 2427 Sixth avenue. Be-
fore going any further. all Of these
are cured now, aud some were cases
that had stood for years: Dr.. F. c..
stand, Dr A. G. Banks. w. J. Fort
ner. manager Great Northern Express
company; w. E Boggs. pastor N E
church; w. Lock. H. N. Cushing
c. Jacobs. L. Smith, J. NJ. Archer.
NJ Hainesfurther, Mrs. s. E. Stat
ford, j. T. Reed, W. A. Good son. j.
B. Cleymer, Mrs. T. B. Turner, DR..
Mcdonald. s. Minke, H KeDtzler, w.
Tipp, A. II. kendleman, A. v. Con.
verse. w. II. Harter. p. Brann.
T. c. Toles. W. M. We.t, j. B.
Smedley, A s Bodiz, w. +. Cook.
n c. Smith. G. Gilbert, II. j. Con.
nor, A. Hutchins, s. Schultz, q.
Woodcock. J B Martin, A. Cooke.
n. Gordon, n Strauss. A. Hogg, C.
). Jones. j. Hildreth. T. H. Grifi b,
DR.. H Taylor. Others try and fail,
but We never fail. $500 for case OF
eczema that D. ID. d. cannot cure.
We prove our work. II you doubt q.
it costs you nothing to try rs, We
will pay you for your fare over and
back. This eczema aud rupture
cure can be got at half price till Aug.
20. This is our adver Using week
Call or address PROF MARTIN.
Hotel Downs. Cor Third and Perry
streets, Daven port. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
AtsensioU, a. o. q. ".

A free lecture under the auspices
OF thea U. U. W. lodges of Rock
Island will be given Saturday even
ing. Aug. Fl, at Turner hall. by Pas,
Supreme Master Workman J. G
Tote. Of Lincoln, Neb. Brother
Fate is one Of the nest frsterual lee
turers on the platform today. and
all who contemplate joining q safe
and sure fraternai beneficiary organ
izutiOn should not fail to hear the
principles and benefits of the oldest.
best and safest fraternal orgsnizs'
tion s'anding first and foremost in
the field Of fraternal insurance, dis
cussed by one of our best public
speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

ExahsShie, Ano., Miners at Work Again.
Evansville. Ind, Aug. 21.-Most Of the
local miners who were induced by the
marchers to quit work have returned
to the mines. and now there is only one
Of the mines not in operation. The
marchers are still here. but feel rather
discouraged. One operator said that
hereafter there would hardly be a coal
miners union in this city. He would
permit his men to return to work, he
said. only on the condition that they
quit the union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
Held q Sunrise Prayer Meeting.

Indianapolis, Aug. 21.-"Prayer for
the Presence Of the Power of the Holy
Ghost" was the subject of the sunrise
prayer meeting at the capitol grounds
yesterday morning. At $3.50 praise
service in Tomlinson hall was con-
Quoted by Rev. d. F. McGll, D. D..
general secretary-elect. The feature of
the closing meeting of the day was an
address by Booker T. Washington, the
famous colored orator, who was given
the Chautauqua salute and cheered to
the echo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

Dr.. Wlliams' Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind. bleeding. liberated
and Itching piles. It ebscrbs the
tumors. sllayS the itching 81 once.
acts - . poultioe, giving instant re-
lief. Dr.. Williams Indian Pile ONT
mens Is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else Every box IL guaran-
teed- Sold BY druggists or sent BY
mall for 30 cents and 81 peg box.
WILLIAMS M'B'o. Co., Props Cleve-
land. Ohio. For sale BY AL drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
Try Allsn's Foot.Eass.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired cas-
lily. II You have smarting feet OF
tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
It cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swoolen
and sweating feet. blisters and cal
lous spots. Relieves corns and bun
ions of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for Is
cents. Trial packages Free. Ad.
dress Allen S Olmsted. LIE Roy,
n Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
King OF Siam win See Us Later.

London, Aug. IA representative Of
the Associated Press. upon application
at the Siamese legation here. where
the king Of Siam was staying prior to
his departure last night for Berlin. was
informed that though the question of
his majesty's visit to the United States
had been mooted he had never seriously
entertained the idea Of extending his
present trip. The king. however, hopes
to arrange for a visit to the United
States in 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

II JOG want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bsc. she wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 600 CURED. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who viii
guarantee . cure. Booklets aud sam
Piles mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

You ought to know that when suf.
feripg from any kidney trouble that
. safe. sure remedy il Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
Sold BY n. F. Bahnsen and T. H.
Thomas, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

that Foley's Colo Cure il an instant
relief for collie. summer complaint.
cholera norbus. diarrhoea, bloody
fux. chronic disrrhoea, cholera in.
fantum, bilious collie. painters colo
and all bowel complaints. Sold By
NJ. +. Bahnsen and +. II. Thomas,
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

4. c. Joiner Allen p. 0. Hillsdale
county. Mich. says: Nothing gave
my rheumatism such quick relief ~
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil" For sale
BY Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
Stole Books from ,h. Cau,tol.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Thomas w.
Lloyd, 40 years old and until three weeks
ago employed in the law library at the
Capitol. was arrested yesterday charged
with stealing valuable legal books from
that institution. Lloyd said he was
hungry and needed the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

When bilious or cossivs eat . Cas-
csres. candy Osthartio. cure guar.n.
teod. 10 ram ta - NanAs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
THE TEMPLE OF GOD.
Formal Opening Of the ~. E.
District Camp Meeting
Last Night:


Great 1ellgaous 0ashRfAg as Tlnoasl's
.HAMP Meeting Grounds, Tin
Ia dall's Grove. Aug 21.-The
" annual camp meeting Of the
Rock Island NJ. E. district
opened last evening with impressive
services. First there was Sung SER
vice led by Prof. Bsbcock . chorus
of 80 voices participating j. P
Bailey offered prayer. Rev. J. B
Rutter. Of Milan. reading from the
scripture. and Rev. j. A. Afford, of
Hampton, preaching from ST. Luke
22:42. It WAS IN able and forcible
DISCOURSE.
The Epworth tabernacle was dedi
Gated during the afternoon BY Rev
j A. Afford, president of the Rock
Island district. he read the Saith
psalm and made . few remarks. All
the Epworth meetings will be held in
this tabernacle, which will seat about
200.
The services ufor today consist
Of: $50, prayer meeting; 1880.
preaching; 1850. Junior league, under
the supervision of Miss Ella Taylor;
4:s0, Epworth league, conducted by
Rev. ]. F. Robinson, of Moline; 700.
song service; 1850 lecture by DR.. B
W. Baker, president of Chaddock col.
legs. Quincy.
The Sunday services will consist
OF: 900 .. m. love feast; 1880.
preaching bv DR. B. w. Baker; $3.50.
preaching by DR.. Z. .. MoCulloch;
ESQ. preaching; 1:SO. and 1850. the
Junior ana Epworth 1t the Epworth
tabernacle.
Good accommodate have been
made for horses.
Rev. c: o. McCulloch and family
are occupying tent No. IS.
The organ used is Mason & Ham
lin. provided by w. Totsen. of Rock
Island.
The meetings throughout the day
have been full of interest and a
goodly congregation in attendance.
Rev. c. T. Cady and family are
here. and Revs. w j. Ward. w. T
VoOu' IA "a Aoou ouu = OlOUS0Il
are among the new arrivals
DR.. B. W. Baker, of Chaddock col.
lege. lectures this evening, and viii
preach Sunday. DR.. Baker Was here
last year and gave excellent satisfac.
ton.
Junior league services are being
held each afternoon at 1:3O. Misi
Ella Taylor. district superintendent
takes care of the chileren at thai
hour.
Most of the tents are occupied. and
this promi-es to be the largest On
campment for years Preparation,
are being made to care for the large
attendance expected Sunday.
Season tickets are the same as las
year. For family, 81; individuals
so cents. and single admission. II
cents. Hacks will connect with
street cars and railway trains a. Mi
Ian.
People are arriving from all quar-
ters of the district Colona. Cleve
land. Cambridge. GAlva. Presumption
Taylor Ridge. South Moline. C q
Valley. Kevanee. Port Byron aud
Hampton are we'll represented.
Rev j. A Afford. district presi
dent OF the Epworth league, is her,
and has charge of the league meet
ings during the time of the encamp
ment. A large tent has been erecte,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

fENOR RENT-A 7.RoOM e.STORY HOUSE.
- almost new, in good location. Call at 81
Thirteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

tLNOR RENT-FLAT OF THREE NICE
~ 70, ms water up stairs. Rent IS. Inquire
Mt ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

LNOR RENT-A FURNISHED BRICK RES.
n idence, eight large rooms; rent reasona-
bic. Apply at 1858 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
FOR RENT.

fENOR RENT-SToRE AND FLAT AT ii9
kN Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

"ANTED-LADY OR GENTLEMAN FOR
w general travelling position for wholesale
and manufacturing firm; so to 20 per week
and expenses: also i5O per day for order DE-
partment 20 Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
J. N. Vowel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

L OST-A BLACK WOODEN BROCADED
IL cape between Seventh avenue and
Tw emit sixth street AID the Twenty fourth
street viaduct. Return to Lumber company 8
Office and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

IGOR SALE OR EXCHANGE "A COOL
~ paying bakery business Mt 1lOo Third ave
nue.. Owner wishes to engage in other bust
ness. VIII take real estate In exchange Cal
ut above number for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

THOR SALE OR RENT-A HOUSE OF lC
II ROOMS ut 1910 Third avenue; contains a
modern imprCyernrrts and Is In good repair
Apply 10 T. q. Frazer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

WANTED TO BUY NO. 1 MICH
w COW. Address A. z Albertson, general
delivery, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

L,oR RENT-FoUR ROOM FLAToNTwEN.
y sieth street; eio per month. Apply 70 z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

"ANTED-GIRLF FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work ~ 1917 Elevent1 avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
WANTED.

WANTED WOOD TURNER'S. APPLY
w 1t ANGUS once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

ENoR RENT-FIvE ROOM FLAT ON TWEEN.
II ticth street: modern improvements o22
per monty. Apply 70 l. II. Stafford, Masonic
Temple block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

WATED-SALESMA SALARY PAID
w weekly; experience unnecessary; perms-
nent. Brown Bros. Co., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21
MNEIsB CROWDS ARE EDITED.

Audscaty Of the Eassrsaiansas ssastIs,
All who witness II, Yss Csriosiey Con.
tinuss to Prompt Largo A1dlsnees-
The Cora Field Ama.ons Tslk Of Thsi,
Career.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-21

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework. Must be q competent cook.
Leave address directed to "G. w." this once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-25
THE SUMMER LAW CLASS,
THE YOUNG MEN TO APPLY TO DAY FOR
LICENSE.
Chapel Hill Turns Out Twenty Bright Young
Lawyers---FareweII Presentations by
Pupils to Professors.

Chapel Hill, n. c., Sept. 4.-(Speciall
The Summer law class completed its
work to-day and leaves tomorrow morn
ing for Raleigh where they apply before
the Supreme court for license ON Monday.
This morning DR.. Manning delivered
his final charge to his class and present
ed certificates to those who had attained
his standard.
After DIR. Manning's talk Mr.. l.. p.
McLoud, of Asheville, in an appropriate
talk presented him with a handsome chair
on behalf of the class. DR.. Manning
gracefully responded. Mr.. Settle Dock
cry, of Rockingham, president of the
class in fitting words presented to Judge
Shepherd meerschaum pipe of the first
water.
Mr.. Doekery's speech was filled with
witt;cisms chara cteristic of his distin-
guished family and Judge Sehpherd in
a talk of some minutes returned thanks
and gave wise counsel to the young men
in whom he has been interested for some
time.
The class, twenty in number, is one of
the brightest ever prepared here and the
thoroughness of their instruction has
been fully up to DR.. Manning's and
Judge Shepherds usual excellence.
Tonight the class has a final lecture
and quiz under Judge Shepherd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-25
RBrRENCHMENr AND REFORM
Wilson Times.)

Wilson Times)
During the campaign the Third Party
candidates and Republicans in Wilson
county criticised the Democratic county
administration for what they claimed
excessive expenditures, and used the ar
gumant to make votes, promising that
if allowed to manage affairs the expenses
would be so much less than formerly
Leaving out the question of whether
the county is as well governed, we shall
take one item from the records to show
that our present commissioners are not
keeping their promises to the people
The records show that the tax assessors
for the whole county last year were
paid $235.96, and this year they have
been paid 1882. n hundred
dollars more. Last year Mr.. Wells was
paid $4,000 for making out the tax list
This year Mr.. Griffin has sent in his
bill for some $4,000.