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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
THE STATE UNIVERSITY
ITS ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND
COMMENCEMENT.
Full Program For the Week. he Sum-
mer School VIII Begin on
June 22nd.

There is no annual occasion in North
Carolina where more notable gathering
assemblies than at the University COM
mencement. All that is best in our life,
makes this annual pilgrimage to the
great school and have done so for gener-
tons. The occasion this year promises
to be unusually attractive and full OF
interest The programme is as follows:
Sunday, May Both, HOO a. M, Bacca-
laureate sermon by the Rev. Or. >. >.
Felix, of Asheville.
Monday, May 31st, 500 p. M, Ami
versary meeting of the Dialectic and
Philanthropic Societies.
Tuesday. June 1st. 900 a. IN. Seniors
form in front of Memorial Hall and
march to the chapel for prayer.
$50 a. m. Meeting of the Board of
Trustees in Person Hall.
11:3O a. I'M. Senior Glass Day exercises
$50 D. m Presentation of Senior class
gift Dust of Robert E. Lee cheering the
buildings and exercises around the Davie
poplar.
500 D. m. Orations by the representa-
tives of the Dialectic and Philanthropio
Societies.
10 p. m. Reception in Commons
by the President and Faculty.
Wednesday. June =. $50 a. III. Meet
ing of Alumn Association in Girrard
Hall.
Ills Academic Procession forms in
front of Girrard Hall.
11:30 a. m. Commencement exercises
in Memorial Hall: orations by members
of the SeEior class.
1890 p. m. Address by the Hon. Will
liam l.. Wilson.
mencemsnt honors, prizes and appoint
ments.
200 p. m. Alumni Dinner, Toasts b,
prominent North Carolinians.
500 p. ms Glee Club Concert.
President Alderman, yesterday speak
ing of the commencement exercises, salt
they would this year surpass any simila
occasion in the history of the University
The graduating class is the largest-num
bering 4S-since the war.
At commencement the students will b,
dressed in caps and gowns.
Examinations began in the senior elias:
yesterday. The regular examination
will begin on the 18th and end ON the
10Th.
The Summer school will begin June 2:
and end July %. This school this year.
said DIR. Alderman. has twenty-on,
members in its faculty, six of whom ar,
among the foremost of American teach
ers. There are no better known names
in pedagogy than McMurray, of Chicago
Jacksan, of Chicago, in science teaching
Milne in mathematics; Gordy in history
and Moses in primary reading.
Indications point to a very large 1t
tendance from this and other States
Surely there has never been an ADLER ant
larger faculty and more courses offered t,
the teachers of the State.
Chapel Hill is a delightful summer
home. and while the school is primaril!
for the public and private school teach
ers, many ambitious young men ami
young women attend it for special culture
1.-The English literature courses ant
the courses in Bible study. conducted b,
DIR. Hume, Miss Mary Bryant, of tn,
celebrated Ogontz school, and Mr. Webb
of the University, are especially strong
and attractive"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
The Cuban Inquiry.
Continued from First Page.)

will be inclined to wait for report from
Mr. Calhoun who left Saturday for
Havana, before making known definitely
his views. Mr.. Calhoun went to Cuba
primarily to investigate the cause at
tending the death of DR.. Ruiz, but it is
believed that the President will expect
him to report generally as to affairs on
the island so far as his observation goes,
and that Mr.. Calhoun's conclusions will
have some weight in determining the
Presidents action. Assistant Secretary
Day, of the State department was at the
White House tonight and spent some
time with the President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
JOHNSON'S
CHILL AND
FEVER TONIC
Cures Fever
In One Day.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVIVAL.

The sermon by DR.. Barrett at the
Christian church last night was exceed
ingly interesting and produced deep i'm
preston on the congregation. "At the
feet of Jesus" was his subject, and he
was most earnest in his appeal to the peo-
pie to seek salvation at Christ's feet.
Services tonight at o'clock. subject,
Five questions for Sinners" The public
invited.
Saratoga, n. Y, May 12.-Isaac Clute,
ex-champion checker player of the United
States died to-day, aged IS years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
A POWERFUL SERMON.
DR.. Len G. Broughton breaches on the
Power of the Holy Spirit

Last night Rev. Len G. Broughton, of
Roanoke, Va, preached at the Baptist
tabernacle very powerful. fresh
and inspiring sermon on 1.-THE Power of
the Holy Spirit for Service" He took
the ground that the blessing in CONVEX
sion was separate and apart from the
power of the Holy Spirit for service for
God. His illustrations We're original and
striking, and his manner earnest and i'm
pressive. He has grown since he last
preached in Raleigh, both as to manner
and matter in sermon delivery and SER
mon making. 1t is hoped that he will
remain over and preach here Sunday.
DIR. Broughton and his wife are in the
city, the guest Of his uncle Mr.. N. B.
Broughton. The people of Raleigh are
highly gratifed at the high stand DIR.
Broughton is taking among Southern
divines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
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Mixture.

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Diseases, Cramps, Diarrhoea,
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Cholera Morbus lains i'm Bowels.
Cholera and Cholera Sym ptoms,
,nd for all irregularity Of the digestive
'Nfem, whether acute or chronic.
MOTHERS. NOTETHiS:
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Remedy Is !'erfect means of treatment
tor cnildren's summer diseases. and
should be in every family. It's timely
use may save life.
Useful on the Farm,
In the Factory
In the Household,
At Sea and on Land.
Everywhere.
1t is safe under all conditions and cir.
cumstances, and is recognized as one OF
the very best remedies ever introduced.
IN ingredients a-s just what your
..~~ Doctor prescribes almost daily.
Valuable information with
every bottle.
Sold by Dealers and Druggists Generally
3-ie, q Cents Per Bottle.
Ii druggists should not have it, will b,
sent on receipt of rs cents to any
address by
WinkIemann g. Brown DRUG CO..
Sole Proprietors,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13

Ask for Bailey Brothers GOLD Bob
Tobacco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-13
THE PHARMACIST BARBECUE.

The barbecue to the pharmacists will
take place at 2 o'clock to-day at the Fair
grounds. After this the athletic con-
tests, ETC., will come off. The public, and
especially the ladies, are invited to at
tend. Street cars will make regular trips
to the Fair grounds in the afternoon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

No. 2 is carried out in white MORE
uniquely decorated with black satin
ribbon. It is worn over q gown Of
barege showing white and royal blue.
The jacket is sufficiently short to per.
init of the wearing Of deep girdle.
The back is slashed after the manner
of the latest models and is joined by
shoulder and under-arm seams to the
fronts that close at the neck, gradual
ly separating below this point to show
the full waist beneath. The collar and
epaulettes are similar to those seen in
No. I. Jaunty little boleros of this
description can be made OF silk, satin,
velvet, moire velours, canvas and other
fashionable weaves, and decorated ac-
cording to individual taste. Among
the suitable trimmings are ribbon ap-
piled in straight bands, ruffies or mar.
lrow quillings, lace, bands of insertion,
or heavy guimpe lace applique over
brilliant hued satin. Spangles and
sequins are frequently seen upon
black satin, the effect being exceeding.
ly beautiful
1t requires but the merest trifie OF
material to make either one Of these
charming little boleros that can be
made either to match the waist over
which IL is worn or of contrasting
fabric. Remnants can be picked up
at trifling cost, making it within the
reach of every woman to possess
a stylish little accessory that will do
wonders in smartening up last sea-
sons gowns.
To make either bolero for a lady in
the medium size will require one and
seventh-eighths yards Of twenty-five
inch material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

raises nothing but game chickens.
Occasionally the chickens raise trou-
BILE. They raised rumpus about week
ago, and as q result Mr.. Hardin was
treated to the novel sight of a fierce
duel between hen and rattlesnake.
The lawyer was proudly watching his
pets wander towards the bushes at the
further end of the yard, when sud-
denly one of the hens gave cry Of
alarm. 1t was too late. The seven
rattles on the tail of q big snake
sounded, and an instant later the fowl
was struck. A hen by her side, in
stead of running away, got her fight
ing blood up, saw chance for good
battle and pitched in. She fought
scientifically, and proved that she knew
good deal about the vital spots Of O
snake. She made few passes, dodg-
ing for advantage, and before the rep
tile realized its danger one fierce peck
at the back of its head ended its exist
ence. The hen that was bitten by the
snake died in agony.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

that the first country of its adoption
should now be the foremost in its
importation, and the unknown eccle-
siastic, who brought over the first
germ, was the pioneer in one of the
greatest fruit industries of the new
world.
The lowlands of oil tropical countries
are essentially hot, and while not
gracious and inviting as residence
for man, they furnish very necessary
condition of both soil and climate for
the development and propagation of
the banana. Under such climatic
state, the vigor and energy of man
will decline and he would be unable
to properly cultivate the plant and
reap the full benefit of its production,
If required to use as much exertion
as is demanded in other ATTITUDES.
But nature here, in her great and
beneficent economies, comes to his re-
lief and has provided against the
necessity of any hard work and moder-
ated all demand for any severe mental
or physical exercise. The farm work
is light, simple and easy, while it can
all be confined to the cool hours of
morning and evening, leaving the
laborer to enjoy his favorite siesta, in
some inviting shade, during the heated
term.
There is fallacy prevailing that
the banana forms the principal and
staple food of these natives. This is
not only a mistake, but, strange as it
may appear, they often warn foreigners,
sojourning in the country, to beware
of too free an indulgencei in this species
of fruit. The natives never eat the
banana, except when it is cooked like
the potato, and generally while it is
green. This precaution against eat
ing the fruit is not so necessary in
temperate climes, where disorders of
the intestinal functions are not so
dangerous and where the digestion is
not weak and low, as in hot countries.
The banana grows luxuriantly
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
A BANANA SHED, NICARAGUA.

Puerto Cortez, the terminus Of the
Honduras Railroad, which traverses
the great Sula and Ullna valleys for a
distance of forty miles. This section
is exhibiting the greatest development
of the banana industry to be observed
in Central America, and with i'm
proved railroad facilities is destined
to become one of the greatest fruit de-
pots of the world
The business of Nicaragua is con-
fined to the ports Of Bluefelds, Grey
town and Pearl Lagoon, and practi-
cally the entire product is shipped to
New Orleans or Mobile. Renewed in
terest in the industry is manifest
throughout this section, and fresh
lands are being opened to banana cul-
tivation along the Rama and Escon-
dido Rivers.
The banana trade of Costa Rica,
confined exclusively to Port Limon,
shows the most rapid growth of any
other Central American country. Its
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
CULTURE OF BANANAS.
A CENTRAL AMERICAN INDUSTRY OF
GREAT PROPORTIONS.

The Banana Has the Foremost Place in
the importation OF Tropic Fruits to
This Country Easy of Cultivation
big Returns TO the Banana Farmers.
As table delicacy and fruit now
universally sought and consumed by
the American people, says Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly, the banana
readily and easily takes the foremost
place of all the vast products of the
tropics. II has been but brief span
Of years since this dainty and tooth
came generally known, especially to
the vast interior cities of the United
States. But the intimacy which steam
navigation has established between
this country and the tropics, as well as
the rapid transit to points remote from
the seaboard, has rendered possible
most stupendous traffic in the most
delicate and perishable fruits.
Under such favorable and en-
couraging conditions, the banana
trade, with almost incredible rapidity,
has increased from few thousand
clusters, eighteen years ago, to the
enormous annual importation of over
five million punches.
II tradition is to be relied upon, the
banana has an ancient and royal
lineage from the earliest and mythic
epochs of human career. The fruit is
also known in the East as "Adam's
Fig" which fortifes n claim made of
its having furnished, from its great
broad leaves, the primeval costumes of
our first parents. II is considered the
musa paradisics of the botanists, and
its vast spreading foliage would have
easily invited selection as a covering
for the nakedness of those early
dwellers in the Garden of Eden.
Contrary to the prevailing idea, the
banana is not indigenous to the West.
ern hemisphere, as its first roots were
brought over to America by monk
in 1916, and was first cultivated in
Honduras. 1t is natural, therefore,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

out from the stump and all but two
are cut away and planted elsewhere.
One average bunch will stand about
four feet in height, weigh ninety
pounds, have twelve handles or
clusters and contain $50 bananas.
An acre will produce about
$50 lunches during the second year
after planting, and an average yield for
the future of 800 punches per annum.
The price of the fruit huctuates slight
ly during the season, but averages at
the steamer from twenty to thirty cents
per bunch, and to the frugal and care
full farmer this represents q profit of
thirty-tive or forty per cent. This may
sound extravagant, if not incredible,
to our American farmers, but it is
nevertheless fact, which can be sub
stantiated by number of our citizens,
who have settled in this country and
are making small fortunes. Land can
be obtained very cheap, and to clear
it up and prepare the first crop has
been computed to cost nine dollars per
acre. The natives care but little for
any more than their immediate neces-
sites, and consequently are mostly
the laborers of numerous enterprising
foreigners, who constitute the bulk of
the banana farmers. The opening of
new markets and the greatly increased
demand for the fruit has stimulated
the clearing and opening of many new
and extended farms during the past
three or four years. There is always
a certain and sure sale for the product,
as each farmer, at the very beginning
of theplanting season, can contract for
the sale of his entire crop to any of the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

concealing the seam. The sleeves are
one-seamed and sufficiently loose to
permit of perfect freedom of the arms,
feature necessary in gowns of this
description. Gathers adjust the full
ness of the sleeves at the upper and
lower edges, and a single band of in
sertion completes the wrists. The
neck finishes with neat rolling collar.
Percale, dimity, gingham, lawn,
batiste and all washable fabrics are
adapted to the mode, or the garment
can be made of either French or out
ing-hannel, in which instance it can
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
How to Keep Flower. Fresh.

Some people are not aware that
flowers will keep fresh much longer if
the stems are set in dish of sand
than If they are plunged simply into
water. Put the flowers into a vase as
usual; then carefully sift into the vase
by means of funnel sufficient sand to
fill it nearly to the top, shaking it 80
that the sand will settle down among
the items. Gradually add water un-
til it stands very little above the top
ofthe sand, and replenish the water as
often as needed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

competing lines of steamers which regu-
larly visit the coast. If he chooses
this course the only thing that should
concern him is proper attention to make
the yield as great as possible, having
no uneasiness as to his market. The
competition for the business has be-
come very strong and many additional
steamers and new markets have been
created, as a stimulus and encourage
ment to increased production.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

throughout the lowlands of Brit
ish and Spanish Honduras. Guate-
mRla, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. A
small supply also comes from Colombia,
Jamaica and Cuba, but the bulk of our
supply 10 harvested in Central America.
The most suitable soil is the sandy,
alluvial deposits, along the banks Of
rivers and streams not often subject
10 overflow, and the cultivation is con-
6ned to wedding, thinning out anS
"m0lding up." Any deficiency in the
"stand" Of the crop planted is easily
supplied BY the purchase Of slips ct
enc dolis pss huadssd Just eight
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

their mammas. The fronts are with
out darts and there are straight backs,
which are laid in underlying plaits at
the waist line, side forms and under
arm cores by means of which the fit
ting is effected. The sleeves are two
scanned and show the regulation slight
fullness at the top. The fronts are
reversed to form lapels which meet the
rolling coat collar in uneven notches.
As shown, the material is light
weight covert cloth, but all-wool stuffs
as well as pique, linen, duck, crash
and cotton cheviot are we'll suited to
the style. Whatever the material, the
finish is an important point, and differs
according as the material is washable
or is not. All goods classed under the
latter head are made unlined, the
seams being neatly bound and both
collar and revers simply self-faced
without stiffening.
Wool goods OF all sorts call for
lining of taffetas and for an interlining
of tailor's canvas in both collar and
revers, as we'll as two-inch facing
round the lower edge and at the wrist
of each sleeve. When so treated the
blazer takes that set that nothing else
can give, and should be quite as
stylish as though made by an expert.
The revers and collar are invariably
faced with the material, but the facing
may be either the severe machine stitch
ing or an applique of narrow braid as
indicated.
To make this blazer for a lady in
the medium size will require two and
one-quarter yards of forty-four-inch
material.
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months after this slip is put in the
ground it will furnish its first bunch
of bananas. and one only requires
machete and forked stick to gather
the fruit. When ready to cut, the
bunch is taken four feet from tho
ground, in order to allow the moisture
to drain back into the stool of the
plant; the forked stick receives the
bunch and let's it easily to the ground
and the stalk is allowed to decay and
enrich the soil. Suckers soon shoot
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

Barios, as this will traverse the Mon
tagua Valley, one Of the richest Sec
tions of Central America.
The trade of Honduras, confined
also to the Atlantic side, is the most
extended Of all the tropical countries.
Her leading banana ports are Puerto
Cortez, Ceiba and the islands Of Ut;l-
la and Ruatan, although some fruit is
also taken from Tela. Truxillo, Irione
and Gracios Dios. The bulk of the
imports, however, come through
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
Ladies' BOlerOs.

The models illustrated in the large
engraving, and described by May
Manton, show two different styles of
the ever popular bolero. No. is
composed of white organdy tucked in
clusters or groups that are joined by
bands of insertion. The garment is
simply adjusted by shoulder and under
arm seams. The back shows o straight
lower edge while the fronts are shaped
in rounding outline. The collar is o
close band overlaid with violet ribbon
stylishly bowed at the centre-back.
To the upper edge of the collar is
sewed full divided ruohe Of lace pro-
yiding o soft and becoming fulness.
Epaulette frills bordered with rufiie
Of lace. headed by single band Of in
sertion, droops over the sleeves Of the
bodice which is composed Of white
spotted muslin over violet batiste,
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GOLD BRICK, ONE-THIRD ACTUAL SIZE, WORTH $4,000.

at the mine, which is largely owned by
officials of the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way Company.
The precious mass was taken to the
United States Assay Office. Itweighed
4149.9O ounces Troy. In appearance
it resembled sugar cone, save that
the sides were more rounded and the
apex not 80 pronounced. 1t measured
nine inches at the base, was ten inches
high, and is worth $72, ZOO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
The Dlscoverers of Anmsthesia.

The credit for first using anesthet
los, which has done so much to lessen
human pain, must be shared by three
men; Wells, Of Hartford, Conn, who
employed nitrous oxide in 1874; Nor
ton, Of Boston, who tried ether sue
cessfully in 1846, and Sir J. Y. Simp-
son, Of Edinburg, who introduced
chloroform year later.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28

This is considered very conserva-
tive estimate, and if the amount of
local consumption, reflections and loss
from over-mature fruit is considered,
the product will easily aggregate over
five million punches. Add to this the
amount of the fruit brought from Ja-
maica, Colombia, Cuba and other
sources, and the whole will approx
mate very close to eight million
lunches. Engaged directly in this
business are about thirty steamers and
an equal number Of sailing vessels,
while double that number are engaged
in the traffic in connection with other
products of the tropics.
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Neat and Useful Wrapper.

A neat and useful gown is here
shown composed of polka-dot percale,
trimmed with bands Of insertion. The
upper portion consists of q short yoke
that is simply adjusted by shoulder
seams, and has a straight lower edge.
The full portion has side seams, and is
gathered at the upper edge and joined
to the yoke, single band Of insertion
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duras is not very extended, and its
product is mostly obtained from Stann
Creek, .Punto Gorda aud Monkey
River in the lower part of the province.
Nearly all of the fruit business of this
colony, including cocoanuts, is alb
sorbed by New Orleans.
The fruit business of Guatemala is
exclusively confined to the Atlantic
side and to the ports Of Livingston,
Izabal and Port Barios. Although the
trade has been comparatively small o
pew impetus will be given It by the
completion OF the railway 70 Port
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GOLD BRICK WORTH $4,000.

A Solid Cone of the Precious Metal, One
Third Actual Size, as Pictured.
A solid cone of gold was received
in New York recently by the agency
of the Bank of Montreal, from the
Caribou Hydraulic Mining Company,
of British Columbia. The chunk was
the result of about two months work
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-28
BLAZERS AND BOLEROS.
FEATURES OF womANs DRESS THAT
ARE AS POPULAR AS EVER.

Simple and Stylish Design Of a Blazer
That is Suitable For Either Ladies'
or Misses-Handsome Boieros OF White
Organdy and Moire Uniquely Decorated
Nothing seems to hold popular favor
more completely than the blazer,
writes May Manton. The style shown
in the illustration is both simple and
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be used as nightdress when travel
ing. Ladies contemplating sea voy-
age will find gowns of this description
exceedingly comfortable and practices
BILE.
10 make this wrapper for lady in
the medium size will require eight
yards of thirty-six-inch material.