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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
THE ADVANCE MILLS FIRE.
Loss, $9,OOO-To Produce Playa
WeddtuR-persona


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. March %
Especial 1.-The burning of Advance Mills,
the property OF j. NJ. Fray & Co., at Rio,
was briefly reported in this correspond
ence. 1t is now learned the loss was
about 5000 which is partly covered by
insurance. In addition TO the plant about
100 bushels OF wheat and % barrels or
flour were consumed. Fray * Co. VIII re-
build the MILL
In 1895 John S. Mosby, Jr., then stu
dent at the University of Virginia, wrote
for the annual (Corks and Curls) college
play, THE F'lirt," which attracted favor
able attention. The students of the Uni
yersity Of Virginia have determined to
produce II in such good shape as, they
hope. to eclipse the Harvard Greek play.
The ladies' Of the y. V. V. Club have In
hand the dances and the costumes, and
Mr. Norborne Robinson the music. There
is much talent, dramatic and musical, IN
the University.
Mr.. w. l.. Salman and Miss i. A. Smith,
eldest daughter of Charles r. Smith, Esq,
were married the 18th instant, the Kew
Charles T. Randolph officiating.
The bay colt Grayling, which won the
st. Patrick handicap for S-year-oids ana
over at New Orleans, IS from Mr.. A. ID.
BdyNS , Ailhild pNet A - 49, e'N - -
Gray. dam Vigilette. The race was one
mile and an eighth, and was won In
minute and So seconds. Every one OF
I'm Gray's get that eyer started =
race has won. The purse In the case was
81 600. ,,u.
The Rev. Collins Denny, OF vanderbilt
University, will occupy the pulpit OF the
University Of Virginia tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the inclemency or the
weather. there was large and apprecia-
tive audience present last evening 10 W.T.
ness the dramatic and musical recltal
given by the young ladies' OF the Aiye-
,1,,arto Eema1e Institute. It was one OF the
most successful entertainments ever pre-
sented AT the institute. and each number
was generously applauded.
The farce, "a Box OF Ballots, carr
catIIre of the new woman. proved to be
laughable comedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
EMPEROR WILLIAM |.
GERMAN CITIZENS WILL CELE-
BRATE HIS BIRTHDAY.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR The FESTIVITIES
There VIII BE Komniers at Sanger
HnII-OrntoricaI, Musical, and So
rangemcnts Committee.

Love for the Fatherland. admiration
for it's institutions, and fidelity to its ira
ditions are qualities in the German char
acter which have never interfered to the
slightest extent with the good citizenship
OF those sons who have sought their
homes within the hospitabe confines Of
the New World.
German-Day is celebrated by Germans
everywhere. and on that day the strains
Of their own folk-songs are happily in
termngled with the music OF the patrl-
otic poems Of the land Of their adoption.
Admirable citizens thrifty honorable,
and progressive, their care has ever been
for the welfare OF the municipality in
which they dwell, and the spirit which
prompts the celebration OF their own na-
tional anniversaries is one that is worthy
of the highest encomiums.
BORN A CENTURY AGO.
One hundred years ago tomorrow
there was born to Frederick william III.
Of Prussia, and his wife, the Princess
Louisa, Of Mecklenturg-Stre a deli
cate infant, who was destined to ascend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
TIRE TRANsvAAL COURT.
,uaces Reply Ia the Recent Letter
from Kruger.

PRETORIA, March .O.-The Judges ol
49,. t5ieh Conrt Of the South African
Republic have replied to the recent let-
,er addressed TO them by President kru,
eer In which the President demanded
shat the Judges conform 10 the law pass
"a by the Volksraad on Feoruafy ON
placing the High Court uhees tne .la,, Jul
diction of the Nolksraad' "ithlh LOU. 'ee'
49, and warned the judges against ar
a,,ng 10 themselves the right or
.Veo,ng their own Interpretation upon the
fronetitition of the country. In their
renly the judges agree not to contest
80 resolutions of the Volksraad. pro-
vided that a bill be passed placiug tne the
High Court upon frrner basis OF m IN
denendence OF special LEGISLATION tne inc
nrecedent has tended TO place before ,'s
Volksraad such proposals @s iha 4p4ses
have suggested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
OUT IN HIGHLAND.
PnrdOned--A Home Marriage Near
Monterey.

MONTERREY. HIGHLAND COUNTY,
VA. March O.-CSpecial)-on OF the last
official acts Of the retiring Governor OF
West Virginia was 70 pardon Charles w.
Slavin whose home is on Cheat Mountain.
thirty miles west OF this place. Slayin was
serving a term OF eleven years for the
killing OF Moonshiner Hamilton Collins a
desperate character OF the same neighbor-
hood, and had been In the Moundsyille
penitentlary for year and four months.
The petition presented for Slavin's pardon
was quite large. and contained the names
OF all the jurors
on Thursday evening Mr.. William A.
Russard and Miss Alice Trimble were
united I'm marriage at the home OF the
brides mother. two miles south OF Monte
rev. Rev. W. II Woolf officiating. Mr.
Bussard Is an enterprising contractor OF
the town. and his bride Is a most estima-
bic lady They will spend portion OF
the honeymoon at the Hot Springs. in
Bath county. for which point they started
Immediately after the ceremony was per-
formed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21

from March 10th to March 18th shows
that 42S rebels have been killed and
taken prisoners. Within the same pc
riod the Spanish troops have lost Of
ficers, and ~ privates killed. and l6 Of
fcers and 3s privates wounded. IL Is
also shown that between the dates men,
toned 1S rebels have surrendered. and
1e4 rifles. l07 machetes. and 5i9 horses
have been captured by the troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
APPLICANTS FOR PLACE.
Patriots Who Are willing 10 Serve
for "a Consideration.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 10
Among the applications for positions
under the Treasury Department. made
public to-day, were the following:
J. DeV. Hazard, of Eustis, Fla. to be
Deputy Auditor for State and other de-
partments.
To be collectors OF customs:
r F. Campbell, OF FL Paso, Tex, at
FL Paso.
Moses Dielon, of FL Paso, Texas, at
FL Paso.
TO be collectors Of internal revenue:
w. w. Acheson. Of Bellyiew, Fla, at
Jacksonville, Fla.
]. A. Price. Of Dalton. Ca. at Atlanta,
r. J. Wilson, of Clifton Forge, Va, at
Lynchburg, Va.
b. Il. Sweet, of Pembroke, Va. at
Lynchburg Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
THE WAR IN CUBA.
Rebel Attack Repeiled-summnry OF
Onerations since March 10th.

HABANA, March 20.-Advices received
here to-day say that the rebels made an
attack upon the town of cano. near Man
zan,llo. on March 18th. and sacked seYe-
al houses. The garrison made stub
horn fight. and finally repuised the
rebels who left two OF their dead be-
mind them. The garrison had one Of
doer and three privates wounded.
According to data furnished by. the
chief OF the military stan here. sum-
mary OF tas operations OF the troops
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
Frank d. Thompson pies.

CUMBERLAND. ND. March o.
Frank B. Thompson. wealthy lumber
man OF Davis. ". Va, who was shot
in a pistol-duei with Colonel Robert
Eastman. also OF Davis. IN a passenger
coach az Parsons. W. Va. Thursday
night. died at 100 o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
sher,nao.h Fafr-orouna. sold.

WOODSTOCk, VA, March D.-V5pe-
cial.) 1.-THE fairgrounds. owned by the
defunct Shenandoah County Agricultural
Society, wero sold by George w. koonsz,
trustee, here. to-day. TO l.. ). Walker.
agent. for s2.lo0 The original cost OK
the grounds. buildings, and track was
about $4,000. II is thought private oorn-
many has been organized TO continue tbs
annual exhibitions, but nothing definite
oan ha learned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
rhe Last of Our Lost Cause.

AS we are now running the Palmer
Cox Primers for the little ones. we will
soon close our offer for "our Lost Cause
Confederate souvenir. We wish to no.
tify our subscribers that the time in
which to secure them Is very limited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21

the German army. He was born in Stet-
tin. Germany, November n, 1852. and
went in 1862. when only 10 years Of age.
to the Military Academy in Potsdam.
where he remained until 1870. when he
was promoted as subordinate officer in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
Sugar Refinery to Reopen.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. March 20.-It
was stated to-day that the Franklin
Sugar Refinery will be started up about
April LIST. furnishing employment 70 lOoo
men. The refinery Is controlled by the
so-called Sugar Trust. and has been shut
down for some time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21

~ q. n. FV.N " IsNoI7tE I@VI11T
unsullied, his zeal pronounced. and ms
geniality has won for him a host OF
friends.
CHAIRMAN A. Won n RoSENEGK.
The second member OF the distinguished
trio is Mr.. A. Won ~ Rosenegk, who Is
the chairman OF the Committee on Ar
rangements.
Mr. Rosenegk Is son Of colonel OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March
%. s p. M.-Forecast for Viz
thlk | ginia: Generally fair weather;
slightly cooler In southern pors
/ ton; westerly winds
For North and South Carolina: Fair
weather; southwesterly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
errnErARY RIIEHRAIIIND.

Mr.. Carl Ruehrmund. the other mem
her of the directorate, has lived here for
many years, and has established an envia-
bic reputation throughout the city and
State as an architect Of exceptional capa-
bility. He has designed several public
buildings as well as host of private
nnes In this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21
TUE wEATHER IN RICHMOND

YESTERDAY was clear, and oppressive
ly warm FOR this season OF tho year.
state OF the thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-21

the German army to serve In the Franco
Prussian war He was elevated to the
rank of officer. In 1875 he came to This
country. in 1850 he engaged in the hard
ware business, beginning with very
subordinate position, from which he was
gradually promoted, and I'm 1885 he ac-
cepted the position as local manager for
the Bergner q Engel Brewing Company.
He has since, with a partner, establish
ed q large brewing business here, and 1t
has been his fortune, through his never
falling courtesy and bonhOmie, to win
the love, esteem, and respect, not only
of his compatriots but also of his fellow
citizens in this community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At Marlborough House:
j. s. Shell, Rocky Mount.
G. j, Hester, Rocky Mount.
ID. Eatman, Franklinton.
III. G. Kearney, Louisburg.
e. c. Burrow, Louisburg.
Carl Stern. New York.
G. e. Dexter, New York.
C. J. Mock, Winston.
w. K. Neal, North Carolina.
Paul 3. Means, Concord.
d. l.. 1Griffis, Arkansas. -a
f. S. Royster, Norfolk.
j. NJ. Philips, Southern Railway.
NJ. NJ. Mcfarland. Goldsboro.
w. III. Sapp, Greensboro.
Settle Dockery, Rockingham.
Jno. L. Tull, Glendon.
u. l.. Spence, Carthage.
VIM. Fl. S. Burgwyn, Henderson.
DIR. j. L. Moore, Apex.
VIM. Coleman, South Carolina.
w. l.. King, Winston.
J. f. Rogers, Goldsboro.
s. NJ. Bobbitt, Wilson.
s. S. Crittenden, North Carolina.
Mrs. w. w. Green, Franklinton.
Miss Blacknall, Franklinton.
3. Il. Green, Franklinton.
Miss Mamie l.. Crowson, City.
r. 2. Walker, Venison.
At the fark:
d. T.. Gill, North Carolina.
d. Ii. Schulmen, Lost A Bride" Co.
JAS. G. Reed. Portsmouth.
w. e. Morrow, Chicago.
G. S. Powell, SmitAueld.
w. ID. Hoyt, Atlanta.
Otto Schneider, Ottawa.
w. IL. Wilbur, New York.
w. L. Garter, Virginia.
f. A. Boroughs, North Carolina.
+. w. Robinson, S. A. L.
Ii. L. Gregory, Greensboro.
Chas. A. Davis, Chattanooga.
A. Il. Page, Aberdeen.
III. A. Page, Aberdeen.
J. M. Hayes, Chapel Hill.
Il. e. Eagan, Chicago.
n. Y. Guliey, Wake Forest.
ii. A. Bennett, Lanesboro, Penn.
JOS. j. Rogers, City.
Il. W.. Ballad, Franklinton.
G. J. Ward, Burlington.
Capt. W. p. Clements, Portsmouth.
w. L. Williams, S. A. L.
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SUPREME COURT.

Opinions were handed down as fol-
lows on thursday afternoon:
Caldwell VS.. Wilson, from Iredell, af-
frmed.
Pearson VS.. Ohio Wilson, from Wake,
affirmed.
Bird VS.. Gillian, from BERTHE, reversed.
Burns will case, from Burke, error.
State VS.. Hairston, from Guilford, af-
frmed.
State VS.. Satterfeld, from Wake, re-
versed.
State VS.. Black, from Guilford, no
error.
neathers VS.. Borders, from Cleve-
land, affirmed.
Worth VS.. Piedmont Bank, from
Wake, decided in favor of Cowles.
State VS.. Apple, from Guilford, af-
frmed.
Lowe VS.. Harris, from Wilkes, af-
frmed.
State VS.. Matthews, from Moore, no
error.
Holmes VS.. Sapphire Valley Co., from
Jackson, no error.
Edwards VS.. Phifer. from Mecklen-
burg, affirmed.
Shannonhouse VS.. Withers, from Meek
lenburg, new trial.
State VS.. Powell, from Ashe. no error.
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WORK AT ROCK QUARRY

Work will Ic.l at the rock quarry
Monday wee'' Ill the machinery is in
place, excor the boiler, which will ar.
rive here from Chattanooga today. II
viii be put up at once and the water
pumped out of the quarry. This will
consume several days. Then eight or ten
men will be put to work preparing the
quarry for getting out stone. This done
others will be employed from time to
time as may be found necessary. Elk
perts say there is no finer stone in the
State, for paving, than is to be found
in this quarry.
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EUPHROSYNE CLUB DANCE.

The holidays were anticipated in a
very brilliant manner last evening. in
the happy event of the most delightful
german ever given by the Euphrosyne
club.
The clear, cold. crisp weather of the
merry Christmas time added greatly to
the enjoyment Of the occasion and caus-
ed each one to feel that the tinkling
of the reindeer bells were not so far
away, and that many hearts were soon
to be made glad, both old and young.
The young people never seemed to be
more alive to the pleasure that the
dances given be the club contribute, as
was proven by the hearts wishes express
ed for happy and joyous Christmas to
all. There were twenty couples, and a
large number of stays, including many
of the University and Trinity students,
and other guests on the floor.
The may dance was kept up until
one o'clock when good nights were said
and thanks were kindly presented to
the chaperones.
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PERSONALS.

Miss Eliza Pool has gone to Richmond
for the holidays.
Miss NARY Scott Monroe, of Colds
boro. is visit Miss Laura Kirby.
Miss Emma Reayes, of Burlington, is
in the city, visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. B. ID. Stith is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. r. X. Williams, at the
Marlborough House.
Mr.. f. NJ. King. formerly Of Raleigh,
now of Richmond, Va, is in the city
visiting relatives and friends.
Misses Love and May Crawford have
gone to Goldsboro where they will visit
their sister, Mrs. Tomlinson.
Mss Margaret Gibson, who has been
visiting at the Mansion, returned to her
home in Wilmington yesterday.
Mr.. Lee benson, of Albany, N. Y,
is here spending Christmas with his
parents, Capt. and Mrs. benson.
Misses Eliza beth Hnsdae and Mary
Ship went to Baltimore yesterday to
spend Christmas with Miss Helen Cam
eron.
Mr.. Joseph J. hooker, an attorney of
Webster, is in the city on professional
business before the executive depart
ment.
Miss Fanny r. Waddell. of Rocky
Monnt. is visiting at the home OF Cap
tain S. A. Ashe during the Christmas
holidays.
Mrs. J. B. Turner, Of Bayboro, was
here yesterday with her children, on her
their way to Wake Forest, where they
will live.
Miss Elsie Riddick, stenographer In
the Agricultural Department, has gone
20 hos in, cata nfu IN
Christmas.
Miss Annie Purnell yesterday returned
from the Normal and Industrial College,
at Greensboro. She will spend the hol-
days with her parents.
Miss Jennie Williams, Of Greenville.
is in the city for the holidays. She is
the guest of her sister. Mrs. w. nj.
Russ, on Wilmington street.
Mr.. Albert Hardee has returned to
the city after an absence OF six years in
Tennessee. Mr.. Hardee's many friends
are glad to welcome him back.
Mrs. l.. V. Darby, executive clerk in
the Governor office, left last night for
her home in Wilmington Sire will not
return until after the holidays.
Mr.. John M. Hayes. son of Mai. Z.
NJ. Hayes, who is studying medicine
nj the University, leaves to-day Tor
Washington to spend Christmas.
Mr Henry \. Page. OF Aberdeen. wa>
here yesterday. returning from tripl
North. where he visited his brother.
Mr. Walter II. Page. in Boston.
Misses SADIE Root and Margaret
Sncdes are spending Christmas in New
York. They gare the guests of their
ru,sin. Mrs. Katherine q. Meseroe.
Miss Martha Wiswall, of the Normal
and Industrial College, rs in the city.
She viii spend the Christmas holidays
ut the home OF Mr.. Philip Andrews.
Messrs. ID. I'll. Mclean and j. O.
Clifford. of Harnett county, are in the
city Mr.. Clifford leaves to-day for his
Did home in Dayie to spend Christmas.
Mr.. j. f. Rogers, OF Goldsboro, and
MI I.ufus A. Bobbitt, of Wilson. two
prominent, young tobaeconists. were III
the city last night on their way to Ok
ford to spend the holidays.
Captain X. Il. PEBBLES. of Northamp-
ron. who has been in the city on bush
ness, returned home last night When
last seen he was reading the Supreme
Court decision on the Railroad Commits
s;oners case in the News and Observer.
The captain is a Democrat with a bigl
ID" and believes that white men ought
to get together and redeem the State.
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AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
MIR. NORRIS RESIGNS.

Mr. Samuel b. Norris has resigned his
position as manager of s. 9. POOLS shoe
store to take effect January LIST. Mr..
Norris has been fer nearly 20 years one
of the most active individual spirits in
the mercantile life of Raleigh, and it Is
hoped that important business plans
that he has in mind may soon ma ter
ialize, and that he will continue his
residence and active business operations
in the capitol city. n
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GIULFORD COLLEGE.

There viii be Mass Meeting of Old
Students and Friends Dec. 31st.
There will be mass meeting of all
the old students OF New Garden Board
ing School and Guilford College in
Friends Yearly Meeting House. Friday,
Dec. 3lst, at O'Clock p. m. Every old
student, and all who are interested in
the college are urged to attend. The OBJ
Ject of the meeting is to discuss the feas-
Utility Of forming an old students asso.
citation.
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THE MERRY LITTLE FOLKS.
Last Night Charming Sunday School
Entertainment.

That was cheerful crowd Of little
folks and their parents and friends that
met Mt Edenton Street Sunday school
room last night to enjoy the Christmas
exercises that had been arranged by the
members of the infant class OF this
school, The exercises were very pleas
ing and ushered in for the little people
a very merry Christmas season.
The teachers had arranged an at
tractive programme and the children
acted it like little artists.
The programme consisted Of songs
and recitations, marching. tableaux and
other attractive scenes. The little ones
were gorgeous costumes in appropriate
christmas uniforms, and as they march
ed and counter-marched the effect was
cheerful and pleasing.
The programme was as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Bearers.
Welcome--Hubert Shaw.
Solo-"I am a Little Armor Bearer"
Willie Cooper.
Recitation-Ennis Blair.
Chorus-Solders Of the Gross.
Recesisonal-March of the Pilgrims.
Chorus-On Little Pilgrims.
Recitation-Helen Brown.
Recitation-Mary Bobbitt-
Solo-M ildred Brown.
observation-disclosures March.
Chorus-Glory In the Highest.
Solo-Annie Wynne.
Recitation-Mary Sale Atkinson.
Solo and Duet-Mamie Shaw, Roy
and Katherine Brown.
Closing AddresS-R: card Darden.
The sweetest part Of the entertain
ment for the children was the distribu-
ton of candies and other CONNECTIONS by
Santa Claus, who appeared at the close
of the programme with a gift for every
member of the infant class.
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Christian church Sunday School
held a Christmas entertainment for the
little folks at the church on Hillsb0ro
street last night, good crowd enjoyed
fully the programme presented, old folks
and young folks alike mingled together
and enjoyed the occasion. Kris Kringle
came with holiday sweets for the chill
rem and made each and every one happy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24

XMAS MONEY IN OLD BOOKS.
Xmas Cards, Games, Bibles and the
largest stock Of Books in the State, or
CASH given in exchange for all kinds
of books, regardless of condition or date.
Scnool and Law Books a speciality. Cat
alogues, etc. sent on application.
SOUTHERN BOOK EXCHANGE,
Raleigh, N. G.
NJ. NJ. SMITH, Prop.
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CHRISTMAS BASKETS.

am prepared to furnish fruit baskets
for Christmas, fixed up ito beat the
band" at from $1.00 to $500 each, con-
tanning three different kinds of Cali
fornia grapes; same in pears, besides
bananas, fresh pineapples, oranges, man.
darins, and all other fancy fruits. This
is the handsomest present that you can
send friend. Baskets shipped TO any
part OF the State on short notice.
A. DUGHI.
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WANTED.

A few frst-class special agents to
work for the Phoenix Mutual Life In
surance Company, of Hartford. Liberal
contracts will be made.
Il. T. HAY & BROS,
Raleigh, n. c., General Agents for
North and South Carolina
DC. 24-30-dys.
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"HE WHO LAUGHS LAST"
A Pretty Race Yesterday Afternoon Be
tween the Lawyers.


tween the Lawyers. a}
That was a pretty race between the
lawyers yesterday afternoon.
Ihe hailroad Commission case was
handed down at 5 o'clock; execution WAS
issued at &; few minutes after a
wit of error and supersedeas was filed.
4ne Wilson's got lett on the first round
by allowing the execution to be issued be-
fore the filing of the supersedeas, but
they came in on later in time, as they
thought, to prevent Caldwell and Pear
son taking charge of the office.
But they counted their eggs too soon.
Last night at midnight the Railroad
Commission office was brilliantly lighted
up and the new commissioners were us
much at home as the old ones could posi-
bly, have been.
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THE TURN OF LIFE.

Owing to modern methods of living,
not one woman in a thousand APP
proaches this perfectly natural change
without experiencing train of very
annoying and sometimes painful symp-
toms.
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
HON. J. c. l.. GUDGER ON TUR-
NEk s N G.. ALMANAC

Washington, n. c., Nov. 30, 1897.
James III. Enniss.
Dear Sir: Enclosed find 90 cents. l
do not well know how to do without
Turner's N. G. Almanac, and besides l
want copy for my mother whom
have supplied regularly and (she says
without break for the last 30 years.
Yours truly,
j. C. L. GUDGER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
WANTED.

An active physician to take charge of
co.ntry practice. Apply to.
ID. Il. NOLI1COF'FER, M. D.,
Garysburg, N G..
Dec 24-1w.
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Colonel Paul B. Means, of Concord,
was in the city yesterday. He secured
from the Governor the pardon of two
men who were sent to, the roads In his
county more than a year ago.