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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
MONUMENT TO THEM.
Rescuers of the Crew of the Nathan IF.
Cobb Remembered.

Many of the PRESS readers will re-
cnll the work of the Nathan F. Cobb.
whiot1 occurred December S, 1895, on
Ormond beach, Florida. They will also
remember the gallant efforts of the men
Of Ormond in resouing the six sailors
who were discovered olinging to the
wreck.
Many attempts were made before the
lifeline was finally carried to the wreck,
and In one of these attempts the little
boat rowed.by H. F. Warehouse OF Port
land, and Thomas Fagen OF Or
mond was capsized, and the former was
drowned.
All winter the big vessel has been an
object of interest to people driving upon
Ormond beach, and worked inshore Kutil
it has been POSSIBLE at low tide to go on
board. The vessel was loaded with cross
ties.
Last Wednesday a temporary monu-
ment was set upon the high ridge at
the back Of the beach, opposite the point
where young Warehouse was lost. This
monument is merely large cyprei 9
timber, painted, and with the following
inscription upon the front: Fred
Waterhouse, horn December 2, 1878, at
Cape Elizabeth, Me. Drowned in the
surf opposite this point in attempting,
with Thomas Fagen of Ornond. the
rescue of the crew of the schooner Nathan
D. Cobb. wrecked here Deem her 5.
1862
On the other side is the following
Ihe rescuing party; James CARMEL,
Ned do Courcey, Tom Fagen, H. P.
Shaw, P. NJ. Stotts, H. F. Watsrhouse.
Among those present Wednesday were
Messrs. Anderson and Price, Ned de
Courcey and William. Fagen, who is a
brother Of Tom, and was also one who
was active in. the relief corps at the time
of the wreck. A fund has been started
which, it is hoped, will be increased
sufti ciently to transport stone from the
birthplace of young. Warehouse, on Cape
Elizabeth, opposite Portland, Me-, this
stone to have the same inscription as
the present monument, and to be set in
it's plaos. The wreck of the Cobb is the
second instance where the men of Or
iDond have organized into life-saving
| crew and taken men from positions
where they were in momentary danger
of being washed away and drowned. II
has been suggested TINT each one of the
men named on this monument should
have some mark of recognition from the
misunderstanding that could be
treasured by the recipient and his FAM
lily as mark of appreciation by the ma
tion for the brave act of one of its peo-
| pie.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. Bruce Edwards representing the
well known comedians, Donnnelly and
Girard, was in town yesterday making
preparations.for my Friend from India
at the Elks benefit next week.
Deputy Clerk of Courts Herbert Il.
Libby has SO far recovered FROM the seri-
GUS trouble with his eyes that he was
able yesterday to attend to his duties in
the Superior court.
Aldermanl Charles Fl. Mcdonald has
leased the Maitland cottage, Peaks isl
and for the summer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Brush and Thimble Club.

Art lovers will be glad to know that
the brush and Thimble club is holding
an Easter exhibition in Perry block
which will continue through today ard
Friday. The club keeps up its reputation
for artistic and original work. The
every line of decorative art. The display
of lace work, china, linen embroidery,
water colors and Easter novelties of al
description is varied. and the work is all
beautifully executed. Violets are in evi
dence on every table. The decorations In
the room are in white, with an
abundance of pussy willows.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
BRIEF JoTTlNos.

The last business meeting of the Asso-
oiated Charities for this season, will be
held in Room 9, City building on Thurs-
day, April Is, at p. m
The granite columns for the portico in
front of tie new thearte have arrived.
The last regular meeting of the Samar-
itan association for the season will be
held with Mrs. W. T. Kilborn, Bramhall
street, Thursday afternoons. ~
George Washington Council, GU. A.
NJ, will hold their meeting this eve-
ming at z. 80 Of clock instead of O'Clock,
as they are to work the three degrees on
several candidates. All members are re-
quested to be on hand promptly.
Una Enoampment, No. 46, I. o. o. f.,
will work the golden rule degree this
evening on three candidates.
Yesterday was a fine warm spring day.
Large delegations from Thatcher and
Bosworth posts, 6. A. R., of this city
won't to Lewiston yesterday to attend
the annual enoampment of the Depart
ment of Maine, 6. A. r., which opened
last evening with a meeting of the coun-
Gil OF administration at Hotel Atwood
at Z 80 o'clock.
Yesterday afternoon horse drawing
one of Randall e. McAllisters small
carts ran away on Oxford street and
threw the driver out bru1s1ng him slight
ly. The cart was badly smashed.
The board of registration is in session
for the special election May II.
The committee of the city government
on new buildings will meet this evening
at o. clock.
The school directories are out. The
present school year will end Friday, July
., and the next school year will begin
Monday, September 10. The school year
is of 40 weeks in length inclusive of
Thanksgiving and the Friday following,
the week including May !, and Memo
rial day.
The commissioners of pharmacy yester-
for registration. Fifteen from all parts
of the state presented themselves for ex-
animation.
The committee on public works will
draw names of applicants for work On
the streets, April 2lst.
Copies of the proposed new city charter
will be distributed at every house In a
day or two.
The Little Samaritan Aid Society will
meet on Thursday afternoon at 80
o'clock with Miss Annie Swasey, No. 8
'Deering street. A full attendance is re-
Quested.
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Easter Monday Ball.

A feature of the Raster Monday ball OF
the Irish American Relief Association
concert that precsdes the grand mach.
The talent secured are all frst-class ana
a very delightful entertainment has been
arranged. Mr.. Macreadie willspresent two
illustrated songs entitled Sin the Bag.
gage Coach Ahead" and "Only Me. -
Wherever these songs have been present
ed they have made decided hit Mr..
Maoreadie has fine baritone voice and
the views are of the best. Garri.y's or
chestra will furnish music for dancing.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Our Electric Roads.

Mr.. 9. w. Blakeslee, the contractor
who has charge of the construction
of the extension of the Cape
electric road, arrived in the city yester.
day morning and work will commence
this morning distributing the material
for the road bed. The work will lie
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
Mr.. Blakeslee also has the contract to
build the Yarmouth electric road, and
the work will commence about the first
of May, or as soon as the ground is in
suitable condition.
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THE MAY EXHIBIT.
Improvements About the Auditorium

By recent action of the city government
the sidewalk o.: the four sides of the
Auditorium will be built Immediately
thus giving the vast crowds anticipated
ample and commodious promenade. The
streets nearby which have been more OF
less Uttered with the refuse always left
after the erection of such great
structure, will be thoroughly cleaned,
and the vicinity of the Auditorium will
be made as attractive rs natural ad-
vantage and painstakinR labor can
render it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
The Gulf of Maine.

In the April number of "The Maine
Central" q copy is made of the old-new
idea of the. Gulf of Maine. 1t is demon
strated why the coast of Maine is cool
on account of the waters Of the Arctic
stream flowing nearer the coast than
the Gulf stream, which flows along the
lower Massachusetts, shore and then
passes out to sea. While the title tThe
Gulf of Maine is found on some of the
ALIASES, it has not been prominently
shown for some years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Burglary.

The same lads that broke into Nor
toms store Tuesday night, an &C count
of which was given in yesterdays issue,
broke into. John Jsnsen's store the so me
night before they entered Norton's. Jen-
sens store is situated on Lincoln, at the
foot of Myrtle street. Entrance was
made by side window and 100 cigars
and pound of tobacco taken.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Death of William j. GIendennine

"A telegram has been received here an
nouncing the death of William.J. Glen
denning of Portland at Pasadena, Cali,
last Monday. MIR. GlendenuiDg left Port
land in the middle of the winter to 90 to
California for his health. He was &C.
companiad by his sister. He had been
employed for seven years in the Port
land Trust Company and was young
man of much promise.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
The Portland Tavern.

The Perry house, ont Monument square.
has been renovated and refurnished from
top to bottom and will hereafter be
known as the Portland Tavern. The
new hotel will be opened today. 1t 10
intended to make the Portland Tavern a
first-class hotel in every respect.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Resigns From Governors staff.

Augusta, April 14.-Col. Henry A.
Wing, for business reasons has forward
ed his resignation to Gov. Powers as
aide de camp on the staff of the COM
mander- in-chief.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Refrigarat0rs.

Before buying your refrigerator 60 to
4. S.Davis q Co., complete house fur
nishers, and see their white Mount al /,
cleanable refrigerators. The prices are
very low and the goods are the best.
Look at their adv. in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All DRUG
gists refund the money II it fails TO cure 2ac
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Names Largest Clothing House.

Mems and young mems Spring
Overcoats, in all wool Putnam
and Covert cloth, at $5.9S.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TODAY.
J. T. Libby.
t,lveii. Moore & Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.-2.
Ira +. Clark & CO.
RS. Davis s. Co.
I. Il. HomsIed.
Eureka Mig. Co.
Pennsylvania Fire ms. Co.
X IVA, llis. Co.
iyrtlai:d Tavern.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre.
Willard Casino.
Illustrated Lecture.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost. Fount
nd Similar advertisements willbefound undel
i.er appropriate heads on Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
Kingston Art Checks.

What are they and to what
usesare they put? They are all linen
Suithgs in plain and broken plaids
about three inches square, and are
used for children's suits for seaside
and country Wear---white, checked off
with red, green, buff and navy, and are
to be very popular this season---two
grades
20 inch IL I-2c yard. "a inch
2Oc yard.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15

One lot of young mems Spring
Overcoats, Covert cloth, strap
seam, at S6.98.
Finer grades if you wish.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15

One. lot of Black Clay worsted
cutaway and sack Suits, all satin
lined, at SO a suit, regular SIS
grade.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15

One lot Of Mems Suits, sizes
81 to A, all new goods, at $500
a suit.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15
SPECIAL!
OSTRICH : BOAS

made to our order and just received, {
lot of selected Ostrich Boas, all long
feathers, and fine glossy black.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15

Star Shirt Waists, regular
LOO grade, our price 75c.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-15

Children's odd short pants at
10 and 23c a pair. All wool
double seat and Knee Pants at
45c a pair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-06

sturdy Scotch prcsbytery Of Fayette-
vile, believing thoroughly in the higher
Christian education Of both boys anu
girls, and seeing her sons amply cared
for at Davidson, and desiring here n
place where her daughters could secure
such an education at small cost, deter
mined to found a seminary.
Such were the words of the trustees
upon the launching Of the work and full
and well have they carried out the plan
laid down
The first year of the Seminary has been
one of uninterrupted success. The build
ings were filled to their utmost capa'
city, and many young ladies found board
in the town, where every one is ready to
welcome the Seminary girls"
This success is truly remarkable in
this era Of hard times, but the consid
Grafton of a few points win show the
reason. First, the board of trustees, con
sisting of the following well known and
energetic men, both in clerical and
business circles. and at the bar: G.
&. Patterson, ESD. Maxton; Rev. w
r. Arrowo0d, Laurinburg; Rev. w. T.
Thorn, Gulf; DR.. J. l.. Mcmillan. Red
Springs; Mr. Lock Shaw, st. Pauls;
Hon. J. w. MCLAUGHLIN, Raeford.
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here q len room house. which was the
first hotel and store. Prior to this, how
ever, in 1926, log school house was
built, and the Rev. VIM. Buie, q Presby-
terrain divine, taught the school. After
the hotel was built in 1852, an academy
was erected by Peter A. McEachern.
The fourth Of July, 1852 was big day
for Red Springs-it was the formal
opening Of the hotel then kept by Jas.
S. Carver. The Lumber Bridge Light
Infantry, COMMANDED by Col. s. J. Cobb,
celebrated tile occasion. Col. Jas. Q.
Davis delivered the Grafton, and a big
public dinner was given. For a good
many years after this people from all
the surrounding country and South
Carolina, who had heard Of the efficacy
Of this water for kidney and bladder
troubles, Indigestion, dyspepsia, came
here in such large numbers that the hotel
would not begin to accommodate them,
and they had to live in tents or erect
temporary plank homes TO live in. And
il all those who have either been cured
or benefited by the use of this water
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projected from Fayetteville to BENEFITS
VILE, s. G., the engineers compass and
the good Judgment Of the projectors ma
turally led it by Red Springs. With the
advent Of the railroad came new opportu-
nities-new notwithstanding the
people with new hopes and new amhi-
TONS
An area of general prosperity ana in
dustrial activity dawned for this place,
TO which nature had been SO generous.
New hotels. new mills, new men, new
money. new merchants new schools and
new professors and new energy of the
old settlers were enlisted in the building
and equipment of variety Of enterprises.
A greater number of people were at
traeted here for summer sojourns.
Tourists and travellers came and came
again and again-some for a week, 9th
ers for a month, and others for life
time. The town began building-not
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place has been known as Red Springs.
The name is hoary with age, put the
town is as buoyant and as energetic as
a young giant, and seems just dntering
into progressive and buoyant youth
The name Red Springs is mo- very
aesthetic nor eupfonious, but it 4 not a
misnomer. 1t is significant and stands
for characteristic Of4the limipNl elixir
that flows from cluster ef .natural
fountains, with healing in every bub-
BILE.
1t is said that the Indians hayb a pc
s-liar way of naming their young The
first thing they see after the BIRTH Of the
child suggests the name, and hende such
Historic names as sSitting Bull Young
Mana fraid-of- HisHorse, Rain in the
Face" and the like.
Civilization does not altogether take
pattern after the savage, but In the
bestowal of names it has not gone amiss
in taking a few lessons from the saw
age. 1t has had sense enough at least
to let the Swannanoa remain the Swan
manoa, and the Nantahala remain the
Nantahala. In English they may not
signify any special characteristic bf the
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Several have died in the vicinity, within
recent years, who lived over 100 years.
The summer climate is not eneryating
Constant outdoor labor produces no re-
suits deleterious to health.
The thermometer seldom reaches so
degrees in summer and in winter is sell
dom below the freezing point
With its climate, a happy medium
between the extreme cold OF the North
and the warm, eneryating climate Of the
Gulf coast, Red Springs presents a fine
near the divide between the waters Of the
Cape Fear and Pee Dee Rivers, 100
feet above the level of the town of Fay
ettevlle and 275 feet above sea level.
With its Mineral Waters and equable
climate, the location is most desirable
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who was for a long time clerk at the
Briggs House in Wilson, is the clerk,
and Mr.. Phil Wright, who IS well known
throughout tire State, is steward. Phil"
was steward at the Park Hotel in Raj
cigh for awhile and at the La Fayyette
in Fayetteville, and / think can
safely say that for these gen
tlemen who have charge of this hotel,
and also for those who may desire to
come here, that every attention will be
paid to guests. Invalids stopping here
will receive the best medical attention;
mo effort nor expense will be spared TO
render them comfortable. The springs,
about fifteen in number, now affording
water, is about 80 to 200 yards from
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Re slDENcEs.

During the session Of the Legislature
of 1885. charter was secured to lay off
n town one mile square The c. +. d
Y. y. railroad reached here from Fayette-
Willie about june 6, 1884, About this time
Huie Brcs. had built an eight-room
dwelling, which was kept as hotel by
r.. It. Covington From what / hear
from reliable persons here it is generally
conceded that it was at that time, largely
through the energy and public spirit Oh
Mr.. Covington that Red Springs received
be impetus and start that has, in a great
measure, made the place what it now IS.
SIR. CoyiDgton began the publication
Of the first newspaper here known rs
the Scottish Chief. Ii was published by
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Red Springs, n. G. Jaly .. fstaif cor
respondence. There is a civilization
aora and bereabouts that. was planted
more than century ago by thpse sturdy
s'AIc's,, who came hither FROM Scotland.
lnere is social and intellfctual ex-
ceIlence that was first estaH hshed by
the ''highland laddies both toble ana
srue," and the bonnie sweet maids Q
Drndee There is STANDARD of
Christian character erected here by these
Cnd.fnaring God-loving cotclimen, and
steadfastly sustained by theni and by
those who have come among 4hem that
is as lofty as any in the land. hefe Is
The same industrial activity, utrIft, ana
progress that follows the Seotchman
into whatever cline he goes, ana there
is that open-handed, open-heaTted cor
aiality and friendliness that Hyfs where
ever the Scotchman lives.
/ don't quite know how long this
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u view Of which is given in this paper.
This house was built ia 1891 by Mr.. $.
Z. Townsend. 1t has all modern inn
.proyements, and is especially fitted for
the accommodation Of those seeking rest,
and restoration to health. The entire
building is lighted by gas and is provided
with telephones. electric bells, cold and
hot water baths on every floor This
property has been leased by Mr.. l.. ii.
Lyon, Of Tarboro. Mr. r. Il. Thompson,
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that severity incident to other localities.
Snowfglls are generally light and last
hut a short time Farm'labor in winter
is seldom Interrupted by severe weather.
No better evidence Of hoalthful climate
can be adduced than the longevity of the
inhabitants and their entire freedom
from malarious diseases. Taking Red
Springs rs q center, not case of lung
disease can be found on investigation
within - miles of Red Springs, and if
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Two rivers, but in the tongue Of the Red
Man they expressed the most distinctive
characteristic Of the streams.
Perhaps the Indians lad name for
''Red Springs" don't know. II they
did they doubtless used some soft, sweet
symphonic word that meant ''the water
of life," or "the healing fluid"
The name Red Springs, however as
I said, is not misnomer 1t is appro-
pirate not because the water from tlese
springs is red, for as it gushes from un-
der these hills, it is clear as crystal, but
it has minerals. 1t is surcharged With
mineral properties that causes it to piint
the vessels in which it stands peculiar
red. 1t paints the pebbles over which
it flows after leaving the springs eed.
1t paints the springs themselves, and
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Red spRINGs sEMINARY.

To all Thoughtful persons seeking a
home there is one very important ques-
ton. : You have the health-giving and
delightful water. the balmy air and gen
ial sunshine, but how about the educa-
tional advantages of your town.
To this Red Springs can give a most
satisfactory answer, for one of the chief
attractions of this pleasant and prosper
Gus town is The Seminary" The
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for1nyaEds from any section Of the Uni
tes States.
Or. J. L. Mcmillan began the prac-
TIE of medicine here in 1891 EIr was
raised three miles from Red Springs and
is graduate Of the medical UnFersity
of Maryland. He says thar Red Springs
is singularly free from disease. and in
his practice here he has rarely known n
case of chills and fever. He is Il popu-
lar and successful physician, enjoying
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him three years and was succeeded by
the Red Springs Citizen, a bright four
page weekly, edited and published by Mr..
II. h. Branch 1t is laboring hard for the
upbuilding of Red Springs and the sur
rounding country and deserves well of
the people here who appreciate its in
fluences. 1t was also largely through the
influence of Mr.. Covington that the big
saw-mill business that is now carried on
here( and Of which I will speak later
was started Mr.. Covington came here
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the u0tCl. IeGGeutlS a 1tAS ~ A4GUC I"ftA
Hon has been built down near the springs.
RED SPRINGS HOTEL.
The Red Springs Hotel, view OF
which .s here given, is owned and man
LACED by that excellent, Industrious lady,
Mrs. N. j. Shooter. She worked hard
land made the money, bought the lots and
built this neat, attractive little hotel in
1891, and added to it in 1884. Besides
the office, parlor, dining room and other
public rooms, the house has twenty-one
bed rooms. Her rates are moderate and
all guests are well pleased.
The business Of the town consists OF
about twelve general merchandise stores,
two drug stores, one barber shop, one
furniture store, one market stall (kept By
Mr. s. J. Edens, whose picture appears
on this page), one shoe shop, one livery
stables. There are three physicians
These are tire good physicians-J L.
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esteem of the community.

the esteem of the community.
For the last five years out of a popula-
ton of from 600 to 800, the death rate
will not amount to one per cent. In
1892 the cemetery was bought and plot
ted, and now there are only twelve to
fifteen graves in it and some of these are
from out in the country. This includes
children as well as grown persons. DR.
Mcmillan also tells me that since 1881
he has had three patients that remem-
bered very clearly the Revolutionary
war. they dying at the ages of from 102
to 107 years. So for health and climate
no place in America has a better record
THE TOWNSEND HOTEL.
The largest and most attractive build
ng in the town is the Townsend Hotel
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, tants. Step by step have the schools
advanced here and to-day | know of no
place that can offer better educational
advantages and inducements, than Red
| Springs.
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the investigation were extended, most
probably the same result would be found
in the surrounding country within a
radius Of 80 miles. Persons can be found
living in close proximity to Red Springs
who have attained the age Of 90 years.