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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29
A CARD FROM MR.. N. L. SHAW.

To the Editor: 1t has been circulated
in various parts of North Carolina that
the Fraternal Life Insurance Order Of
knights of Honor has, or is about to
go into the hands Of a receiver. Wheth-
er this report was invented and given to
the public from ignorance or from an
evil motive. | know not, but it is my
duty to declare to the public and to the
members of the Order scattered all over
the State from Dare to Cherokee, that
the report is false and slanderous.
The knights Of Honor has lived TWEEN
ty-fve years, has been through all the
trials which often comes to all worthy
benevolent enterprises, such as
false reports, SANDERS. defalcatiOn among
some of it's officials, scourge in epide-
mics, cholera, yellow fever, ETC., and yet
it has never failed to pay death claims
and has given protection to the amount
Of over sixty-6ve millions dollars to
thousands of stricken homes in the Unit.
ed States.
1t is worthy Of note that the nobility
of soul which characterizes mankind
generally, wound spare to strike, or III
treat crippled, wounded, dead enemy ol
rival. And this is applicable to the
competitors and enemies of this noble
Order, showing conclusively that dead Oh
wounded, enterprises are not the objects
of SANDER and false representations, bu
| it is the living, active, progressive enter
prises which are often in the way, ant
such cowardy and unworthy means arr
resorted to for the purpose of accomplish
| ing a bad end. We are friendly to al
Fraternal as well as Old Line insurance
orders and companies, and will only b.
too glad to use our influence in trying t
induce the public to give those dependen
on them by protection by insurance, an
for cheapness and financial safety, non
is more worthy or desirable than tn
knights of Honor.
NORMAN l.. SHAW,
Grand Dictator of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

Detroit boss bakers organized.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

Mr.. G. r. King, who has been con-
nected with the Atlanta Journal for tn"
past ten or twelve years. has secured
n position on the New York Journal. lie
spent yesterday here and left last night
for the metropolis. Mr.. Kings work
for the past two years has heen in st
Louis. He has always desired TO work
on one of the big New York dail'es AMI
Mt last his ambition is TO he grs,fified
Mr.. King is Observation-Disclosures Obser
yer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29
BUCKLEN'S AK\ICA SALNE

The Best Snlve H. ,ht w"rid for Cut
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers Salt Rh+"m
Fever Sores letter t'hnppvd Hhod'
Chilhlaius Corns and ~ Sk,u Erup
tons, and positively cur"' PILES, ~ ~
pay required II ~ Suarautrrf e. wv
perfect satisfaction nr nuu"! refunded
Price % cents per box ""r -Aie nv a.
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS

Washington, Sept. 2S,-The followlni
presidential appointments were an
nounccd to-day:
Y. f. Zee. Collector Of Customs. DIS
trict of ST. Johns. Florida.
Dennis Egan, Postmaster, Jackson
vile, Florida.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

"They don't make much fuss aO"u'
it," We are speaking Of De Wits Lii
tie Early Risers, the famous little pill
for constipation, bilousness, and al
stomach aud lived troubles. They neve'
grippe. Carolina Drug Company
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

The fac-simile signature oftE
hs ever wrapper of CASTORIA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

The Asheville Citizen saws that the
little town of Elk Park suffered Il So
600 fire. The poStofficc. depot. and mos'
Of the stores were burned. II is SnppoS-
ed to have been IN ineendiary fire. III
surance only $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29

Grand Dictator of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-29
JOHnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.

The Register of Deeds. Mr.. J. w.
Chaplin, tells us that over 100000 in
mortgages have been cancelled in this
county in the last thirty days. This
shows that the people are paying their
debts.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
BIG FIRE IN PlTTsBURe.
Most Destructive Blaze In Years In the
Smoky City-Loss as 900, 600.

Most Destructive Blaze In Years In the
Smoky oity-Loss s3,OOO,OOO.
Pittsburg, May 3.-The most destruc-
tive fire which has visited this city
since 1S45 broke out about / o'clock
this morning in T. c. Jenkins whole
sale grocery house. The flames spread
rapidly from Jenkins and soon had
consumed several large buildings in the
vicinity The total loss VIII be at least
S3000,000. The losses are fairly well
covered by insurance. The origin of
the fire in Jenkins building is not
known, but II is supposed to have been
smoldering for hours in a dust heap
at the foot of the elevator shaft. The
watchman tried to get the flames under
control. but gave up the attempt and
sent in an alarm. A general alarm fol-
lowed, and soon all the engines in the
city were on hand. II was seen at once
that the city fire department was not
sufficient, and that from Allegheny City
was called on and responded quickly,
sending almost Its entire force.
The Duquesne theater, adjoining the
Methodist house, will be nearly a total
loss. The Surprise Clothing house, on
the opposite side of Penn avenue from
the theater, was almost totally de-
stroyed. A large number Of buildings
In the vicinity had windows broken and
were deluged with water
Edward Atkinson, a fireman, was
killed, and four other firemen were bad
ly injured
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
TIL MAN AND THE WORK.

The worth of a man in any vocation de
pends upon his individuality rs much as
upon his knowledge and experience. Be
cause one man who understands book
keeping can command a salary of five
thousand dollars year is no evidence that
another man with the same knowledge
could do as well A good book keeper can
be obtained for much less money. 1t is
the mans character, his intuitive know
ledge of business and human nature that
makes him valuable to his employers.
This knowledge can not be learned in
schools, nor can it always be acquired by
practice.
Young persons frequently lose sight of
the man behind the professional knowledge
Not the one who has the most knowledge,
not the one who has read the most books
on teaching always succee S best in the
school-room. 1t is the man, the individual
the character that gives value and deter
mines the success.
Before entering a profession young
person should consider well his material
qualifications. However great his theore
tical knowledge may be- unless he has
some taste for business he will never
succeed in commercial life. Men do best
in that In which they have the most inter
est.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

Washington, May Ain the senate
yesterday the general arbitration treaty
was discussed. There was a spirited
controversy between Mr. Morgan Of
Alabama and Mr.. Tlllman of South
Carolina.
Mr.. Chandler introduced q measure
to authorize the secretary Of the treas
ury to issue certificates of Indebtedness
in any year to an amount not to ex-
coed $50OO0,OOO whenever a deficit in
the public revenue should require it.
In the house, Speaker Reed being
again attacked by Mr.. Simpson for not
appointing committees, challenged him
to introduce a resolution directing the
speaker to do so. Mr.. Lewis finally in
troduced the resolution. The vote was
on a substitute amendment offered by
Mr.. Dingley, and it was defeated by q
large vote.
Washington, May 5.-Senatcrs Cor
man of Maryland and Foraker of Ohio
had a lively tilt in the senate during
the consideration of the sundry civil
appropriation bill There was added in
terest in the controversy from the fact
that Mr. Foraker is a newcomer and
this was his maiden effort, while Mr..
German is one of the veterans of the
senate.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Fora
ker for 100000 for the Tennessee river
below Chattanooga furnished the cause
of the controversy.
Mr. German made a severe criticism
of what he termed reckless extrava-
gance in appropriations. Mr.. Foraker
replied. addressing his remarks direct
ly and personally to the Maryland SEN
ator, who was in the habit, he said, of
lecturing the senate on its duty to the
people, whose tribune he assumed to
| be-"
The free homestead bill was passed
by a vote of AZ to IL, The Morgan Gu
ban resolution went over.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
rEN ouEsr1oNs FOR pEpATE.

/. RESOLVED, That the teacher has
more influence in forming the character
of the child than the parent.
9. RESOLVED, That men of action are
of more benefit to the world than men of
thought.
8. RESOLVED, That the sea contains
more wonders than the land
4. RESOLVED, That the government
snOuIu own anu UonuruI rattrUutis.
3. RESOLVED, That man should vote
for his own interests regardless of party.
8. RESOLVED, That there is more
gained by travelling than by reading
2. RESOLVED, That the members of
the Presidents Cabinet should have seats
and voices in Congress.
s. RESOLVED, That foreigners should
not be granted the right of suffrage in the
United States until they are able to read
and write our language.
8. RESOLVED, That tact is greater
element of success than talent.
TO- That ambition is a virtue.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
FRAUD is CHARGED.
ALLEGED CORRUPTION IN PHlLADEL.
DElPHiA's GOVERNMENT.

Report 20 the Pennsylvania Legislature
Of the Committee Appointed to Inves.
tigate the Anairs Of the city Of brother
ly Love--Corrupt Practices Alleged.
Harrisburg. May 5.-The report OF
he senate committee appointed in May.
1895. to Investigate the operations Of the
law known as the Bullitt bill. under
which the city of Philadelphia IS gov
srned, was presented to the senate by
Chairman Andrews The report finds
that the policemen and nremen OF Phil
adephia directly and openly interfere
with and intimidate voters. Nj de-
ciares that subordinate members OF the
police force protect lottery and policy
dealers and alleged sellers of liquor
from arrest City contracts for street
lighting, street cleaning and other city
work, the report says, are awarded
among a favored few. who avoid com
petition IN bidding by having the city
work divided into sections and those
who are alleged TO be in the combina-
tion have a prior understanding as to
which particular section each is to en-
ter a bid for.
The provisions of the law in regard to
the civil service system. the report
says, are deficient in theory and prac-
tice and are woefuly abused by those
having the appointing power.
on the question Of political assess
ments, the report says, it is the prac-
tice 10 collect money from the employees
of the city for political purposes.
The passage by the Philadelphia city
council of an ordinance granting GER
tain valuable franchises to the Mutual
Automatic Telephone company and
which ordinance was subsequently re-
called and repealed after charges had
been publicly made that its passage
had been hastened by the presentation
Of shares Of the company's stock to in
huential politicians, is referred to at
some length by the committee.
The report in this connection says
that ex-Natlonal Committeeman David
Martin and ex-City Chairman Charles
A. Porter both appeared before the
committee of city councils and denied
all knowledge of or connection with
the Mutual Automatic Telephone COM
pany and denied that they held any
stock, but admitted that they had
heard that stock was put in their
names. They said the stock was put in
their names without their knowledge
or consent.
The committee recommends the adop-
tion of legislation which will prevent
the giving away of valuable fran
chises and submit four bills with the
report which are intended to prevent
in the future the abuses variously re-
ferred to in the report.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

freak yesterday hearing the reports of
the ministers from the front and finally
Nesolved 70 continue the war General
Smolenski has declined to accept the
post of chief of staff of the crown
prince, as he prefers to remain with his
own brigade. The decision of the gov
ernment is momentous. but II is diff
cult to say 1t is absolutely final.
During the past week the Turks have
continued their invasion of Grecian ter
ritory, pushing their way southwark
with comparatively slight opposition.
and are now practically in possession
Of all of Thessaly north of Volo and
Velestino. At the latter place, the
Greeks under General Smolenski made
a heroic stand and repulsed the repeat
ed attacks of the Turks, who suffered
great loss. The Greeks still hold the
seaport Of Volo and control the roads
to Athens.
In Epirus the Greeks have been ex-
PEELED from Turkish territory and have
fallen back on Arta. which is In danger
Of being captured.
The dissatisfaction at Athens with
the governments conduct of the war
has precipitated cabinet crisis, and
NJ. Rail- has succeeded NJ. Delyannis as
prime minister. Great Indignation is
felt toward Prince Constantine, who is
charged with cowardice and ineficien-
cy In conducting the campaign in Thes-
sally.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

the cases Of the other persons indicted
With him in the so called Sugar trust
cases now on the docket Of the supreme
court Of the District of Columbia
''The cases now pending are against
the following defendants; Henry O.
Havemeyer, John I1. Searles, John o.
schriver, Elisha ]. Edwards, Allen Lew
is Seymour and John w. Mccartney.
you appear to be Of the counsel IN
one or more Of these cases. and you
will therefore take notice that I shall
assign the cases for trial. beginning
with the nth inst, and continue the
trial Of them until they shall all have
been disposed Of. They win all be as
signed together, but reserve the right
to determine the order in which l shall
take them up."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07

Washington, May 5.-HavIng sue
ceeded In securing the final conviction
OF e. X. Chapman for refusing to tes-
tify before the senate sugar scandal
committee. District Attorney Davis
now intends to try all the ..sr re,
citrant witnesses whose c.1es "
held over pending the decision OF
supreme court. These witnesses
clude Henry o. Havemeyer and Jon.
f. Searles OF the Sugar trust
Mr.. Davis has sent this letter to the
counsel Of the accused men:
Il have examined the opinion Of the
United States supreme court in the case
OF Chapman, No. II. original October
term, 1895, and ascertained therefrom
that nothing remains 70 me but 20 try
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
INTERVENTION OFFERED.

TIC PoWers ENpress WiIIingness 70 SCI
tie Greco-Turlsish Difficulty.
London, May 5.-The Athens corre-
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says
that the foreign ministers have tender
ed the intervention of the powers to
Greece, but the government has re-
served its reply.
A dispatch to The Daily Chronicle
from Pharsala, dated Monday says it
is rumored in the Greek camp that
peace will shortly be proclaimed.
The Athens correspondent Of The
Times says the cabinet sat till day
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
SONG oF ME scHooLMAIAM.

s eixty little urchins
Coming through the door,
Pushing, crowding, making
A tremendous roar.
Why don't you keep quicty
Can't you mind the ruler
Bless me, this is pleasant,
Teaching public school
Sixty little pilgrims
On the road TO fame,
If they fail TO reach 1t,
Who will be to blame?
High and iowiy suitions-
Birds of every feather
On a common level
Hcic are brought together
Dirty little faces,
Loving little hearts,
Eyes biimful of mischief,
Skilled in all its arts.
That 5 a precious darling!
What arc you about
"May pass The watcrg
'PlUise, may go outl'
Boots and shoes are shuiiling,
States and books are rattling-
And, In the corner yonder.
Two pugilists are battling.
Others cutting didOes,
WHAT a botherationy
No wonder we grow crusty
From such association.
Selected
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
FLAGS

What does the word flag meant
Is a flag a banner?
What colony has a " Pine Tree flag
When was our present flag adopted
What is the Union Jack
How many stars and stripes had our flag
at first
What the Lone STAR flag Of to-day
What great association has adopted il,
and why
How many stars and stripes has our flag
now
What Is an infantry flag
How are tbestars arranged in the war de
partlnent; how In the navy
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
THE TEACHERS WORLD.

All teachers and friends Of education are
cordially invited to contribute whatever
may be helpful or suggestive 60 Others IN
this line Of work. Communications will
be gladly received by the editor Of this de
partment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
won.t Allow pIoturs. of rlrht.

Lansing, Mich, May 1.-The house Of
representatives passed a bill to pro-
hibit reproductions Of prizehghts by
vitaseope. hnetoscOpe, etc. The penal
ty is a fine of $500 to 81 900 or two years
imprisonment or both.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-07
HISTORY.

Who was Old Silver Leg
Who was William the Testy
Who was the Cincinnatus Of the West
Who was Poor Richard ?
Who was Light Horse Harry
Who was the Mill Boy Of the Slashes
Who was the Old Man Eloquent
Who was. the Mad Anthony ?
Who wasO Old Rough and Ready ?
Who was Old Hickory2
Who was the Little Magician ?
Who was Path Finder of the Rocky
Mountain
Who was Sage Of Monticello
Who was Fighting Joe
Who was the Rail Splitter
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25
Kendriok House Free Lunch.
Bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
The Herman Funeral.

The funeral of William Herman, the Le-
high Valley Railroad fireman who died from
injuries sustained in the wreck at Pottsyille
last Tuesday hight, took place yesterday
afternoon from the residence of his father
in-law, Jabez Powell, on East Coal street, and
attracted a large number Of people from
many parts Of the county, including three
car loads Of railroaders from Delano. The
members of Shenandoah Valley Council No.
$50, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, and Washington Camp
No. 1873, p. o.. S. of A., of which the deceased
was q member, were in attendance and served
as escort to the church and cemetery. There
was a short service at the residence, after
which the remains were taken to the United
Evangelical church on North Jardin street,
where Rev. 1. ]. Reitz, tho pastor, OBLIGATED
at the service. Interment was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery. Tho pail bearers
were Messrs. David Brooks, Thomas David
son, Felix Klock, Frank Dove, Colfax Brown
and Frank Webster, who were selected from
the membership of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. and
P. o. s. of A.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25
CIR WINS
8 South Main St.
THE ABORT ARREST.
It's Relation to the Big Yarowsky Gang
Swindles.

Its Relation to the Big Yarowsky Gang
s~windIes.
The HERALD on Saturday made brief ref
erence to the arrest Of one Joseph Airport, of
this town, at Utica, N. Y. 1t has since re-
ceived a copy Of the Utica Morning Herald.
which shows more clearly the connection of
Airport with the Yarowski swindles and gives
details which have not been published in the
newspapers Of this region. The Utiea
Morning Herald says "To the Penn
sylvania authorities the swindlers are kpevn
as the ''Yarowsky gang, 3" the principals be-
ing Harry, Abe and Charles Yarowsky.
Airport and another Jew. They have sue
ceeded in swindling firms in Buffalo, New
York, Boston, Mansfield, Toleda, o., and
other cities, out Of thousands Of dollars. One
OF tine gang would locate in a small town
within 90 miles Of Shenandoah, Pa, and open
a store. He would pay cash for all goods,
and by making false reports to commercial
agencies would get a good rating. The latter
secured, he would send letters to different
firms directing that goods be sent him. When
tmusS got hot and creditors demands posi-
tive, the owner of che store would confess
Judgment to a friend, and then other friends
would bid in the stock and turn it over to the
gang. This scheme has been worked success
fully by the gang since 1889, and the goods
thus obtained by fraud would eventually 90
into a Polish Jew peddler's consignment and
sold throughout the country. Half a dozen
Pennsylvania towns were worked by the
gang. In Lykens, Pa, the store was con-
Quoted by Bernard Wilson in Catawissa bv
Conrad Herring in Nanticoke, by Charles
sherman in Bloomsbury, by Harry Miller;
and ia Danville by Bernard Wagner. Abort
conducted the stores at Danville and Bur
wick, and was Known to the post-ofice
officials in those places as B. Wagner. He also
went by his right name. At Likens the
gang received Ia different c~onsignments of
goods. 1t received shoes, t~ypewriters.
buggles, safes, wagons, rubber goods and al
most every article of manufacture. Alport
received and sent mail at Berwick and Dam
vile as b. Wagner, but to Inspector German
and Deputy Marshall Condor, who visited
him at the Jail last night, the prisoner said he
was only hired by tho Yarowskys. Abort AL
so had charge Of the store at Lykens for two
weeks during the absence Of one of the
Yarowskys. lie has been connected with tho
gang for about two years.
The arrest at Utica was made by Post
Office Inspector Hugh J. German, of Phila-
delphia, who worked up the case in this
region, with the assistance Of County Detec-
tive Amour and others. The specific charge
against Airport is the using of the United
States mails with intent to defraud. He was
arraigned last Friday before a United States
Commissioner and formally identified, after
which a writ Of removal was secured from
United States Court judge Coke at Albany.
n. Y. land Inspector German took the prisoner
to Pittsburg, Pa, where he win be placed on
trial with the YarowSkys when the authori-
ties have their cases ready.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25

AUBURN, Ny, Jan. 25.-Warden Stout,
Of thep prison hore, gave out a statement to
the press Of the burning TO death of a con
Wet in the prison Saturday night. The
unfortunate was James McTaige, an Ell
mira transfer, sentenced from New York
county for a term Of Ave years June z,
1898, for grand larceny, second degree. Nc
Taige had Struggled naphtha to his cell, on
the fifth gallery of the south wing, which
he was using for cooking purposes. About
$3.50 2. m. an explosion occurred, and the
guards and walters Immediately went to
the scene, but MoTalgs was developed in
flames, and before assistance could be rem
dered he was so seriously burned that the
efforts of tho physicians summoned proved
to be uuayaillng, and he died a few hours
later. MCIalge's time would have expired
In March next.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-01-25

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-In South Chicago
five families were found actually freezing
to death. They were removed by the
police TO warmer quarters, where proper
treatment was given them. A number of
other cases were found in other parts of
the city. To aid the poor on account of
the extreme severity of the weather the
county coal contractor delivered 400 loads
of coal to destitute families. This is the
first time such a delivery has been made
on Sunday. Food and clothing We're also
given u
Up to IL o'clock last night there were be-
tween fifteen or twenty cases reported to
the police of people being found in the
streets suffering from frozen hands, feet,
ears and noses. OF these two or three are
in a serious condition. Only one death
from cold was reported, that Of a child.
BY midnight the thermometer registered
II degs. below, having dropped . degs.
since s o'clock.