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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25- purIs9
prevailing advance In -four ne =
OF indianapolis have scaled den
size Of their Ioaves. They ~
loaves will be cut again on acse'
The advanced price Of -four.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

THE Globe-Democrat says: 'sThe
stock OF silver in the world Is estimat-
ed $4,000. 100000 and in less than a year
It has declined In value $500, 100000.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

WHEAT grains arc tho farmsrt
gets, and when he has them shs 4
try prospcrs. When . miner g.
gets, only tho miner prosperx
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

Inc advanced assessment on the
Utah & Northern road adds co.. 600 10
tne assesaablc property Of Bingham
and Fremont counties.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

The Democracy Of Idaho hsa
over its gateway in letters bic -
TO bo read all over the state she =
No oiiice-hungry fusion PcpullH
apply. Boise Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

The state board Of equalization iixed
the following uniform rate. for stock
at is late meeting:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-08-28

Klondyke gold fields partly in North
west territory in British Columbia, and
the product is disposed Of In the United
States.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
GOOD WORDS FOR MR.. TOMS.
Durlarn Proud of her Young Citizen
Breezy Briefs and Personals.

DurAam, \. c., Feb. 20-(Special)- -
The news that Prof. Clinton w. Toms
lad been chosen to take charge of the
chair of Pedagogics in the University
was received in Durham with feelings
OF qualification mingled with deep re-
gret. His connection with the Durham
graded school, first as teacher and later
as superintendent has been attended with
such marked progress and uplifting Of
the city's educational interests that every
man, woman and child here is ready to
rise up and do honor to him for the great
work he has done And they sincerely
feed that h.s place cannot be filed Hence
they heard the news with regret. But
the fonduess and deep seated love of
this people for the distinguished young
educator is not to be circumscribed by
selfish considerations and however they
rejoice at the honor bestowed upon Clin-
ton Toms. He has accepted the position,
but Will continue his work here till the
close of the present term. The best
wishes of Du'ham's entire citizenship go
with him in his new field of labor.
There Will be some interesting exer-
cises at the graded school Monday. 1t
will be Washingtons birthday anniver-
sary and will be appropriately observed.
The public is invited and a large crowd
will doubtless be in attendance.
MIR. IL. G. Lands is here from Oxford
and will be in the city for several weeks.
He represents the Netherland Life In
surance Company. A remarkably clever
gentleman and representing a most excel
lent company, the indications are he will
do a good business.
Mr., John Britt, the genial and clever
editor Of the Oxford Public Ledger, was
in the city a short time yesterday even
ing ON his way home from Raleigh The
Ledger is a most excellent paper, has
a large circulation, but deserves even
more than 1T gets.
A correspondent of the Daily Sun tells
of the robbery of Mr.. Clinton Hudgins,
near Straws, Granville county Tyhe
booty obtained was $500 in gold coin.
The boarding of the yellow metal is one
Of the prolific causes of hard times
Mr.. Julian s. Carr, Jr,is here from the
University ON visit to his parents, Col
and Mrs. Julian s. Carr
Mr. w. ]. Wyatt went to Raleigh yes-'
terday on business.
Mr.. G. J. Hulin and Mr.. G. w. Whita-
ker spent yesterday in Oxford in the
interest OF the Durham Marble Works
Mrs. w. II. Lawhorn and Miss Ellen
Watson are here visiting Mrs A B.
Matthews.
Miss Sadie Levy leaves to1morrow
morning for Richmond and New York,
and viii be absent several weeks visit
ing relatives andfmends in those cities.
Miss Fannie Krowheimer hasbeen here
ON visit to Miss Sadie Levy.
Maj. Jno. w. Graham was in this city
yesterday ON legal business.
The University Glee and Mandolin
Clubs gave an entertainment at the
Opera House last night. 1t was very
good, but the audience was small.
Mr.. j. S. Manning went to Raleigh
again yesterday.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
FRED PILLS.

Send your address to FL. e. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action, and are
particularly effective in the cure of con-
stipation and Sick Headache. For mala-
ria and Liver Troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guaranteed
to be free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable They
do not weaken by their action, but by Civ
ing tone to the stomach and bowels great
" invigorate the system. Regular size
25c. per bottle. Sold by John Y. Mac
Rae, druggist
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
HOW TWO MULES WE'RE SAVED

Grove Hill, N. c., Feb. 20. (Sepcial)-
An unusual spectacle was presented here
yesterday afternoon. C. o. Moseley and
Robert Bradley, drovers from Mecklen-
burg county, Va, were passing here with
a drove of about fifteen horses and mules
In passing an old ruined well near the
road, which was covered with rotten tim
beT, one of the mules got too near and
Slipped in. He was firmly haltered to an
other young mule. For some seconds
mule No. . stood on the bank holding
mule No suspended by the halter.
What passed through their minds dur
ing these few moments we are unable tc
say, but the one on the bank could not
hold out long. He cast one more affec-
tionate look at the land he loved, and
the two fell fifteen feet below.
With the assistance Of about fifteen men
moose was put ON the feet Of the mules
and in an hour the mules were hauled out
comparatively unhurt.
They are now on their way to Virginia
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
MRREYNOLDS AGAIN CALLS THE BLUFFERS|

1t is claimed that the proposed legislation ookng>
the annulnent of the ooyear lease of the North
Carolina Railroad has caused its stock to run down
$to $Io9 per share. Is this true? will agree pays
$500 per share for option at SIP per SHARE said
option to three days after the Senate takes final
action the Cook bill 1t the stock is taken the S5>
$per share to be treated payment if taken, to}
be forfeited would like to have 1000 shares if hs<
: bill passes the Senate
Parties desiring to take the benefit Of this offer will
deposit stock with their bank take banks receipt for
same, attach receipt and option to sight draft r
Reynolds through Wachovia National Bank, Win
ston N. C. r. T. REYNOLDS.
Z February II, 1897.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All Druggists refund the money if 1t
fails to cure. 25c.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
THE PREss LOoKED ZOE.

Ii is hoped by the fair management
that the press win be largely represented
at this exhibition, and if they make their
profession known to the Secretary, he
viii gladly show them the courtesies that
are due this valuable body. There is to
be desk room prepared in the main build
ing for the use of newspaper correspond
nnfs
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
HALE SICK PEOPLE.

Not sick enough to call in a DOCTOR just
sick enough to be miserable and to make
others miserable. They need just such
a tonic as Anheuser-B -Busch's Malt Nu-
trine-the food rink. To be had at all
druggists.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21
A GALA WEEK FOR ALL.

The fair is on--the wild howl of the
souvenir boys, the hack-drivers, the boot
blacks, and hotel porters indicates it.
The city, with her hospitable gates
swung open, is expecting a crowd to en-
fer, and if the weather holds good Feb
ruary 22nd, to 9th will prove gala
week for all in Newbern.
The news & observer., 1897-02-21

North Carolina certainly needs a re-
formatory for its young criminals. But
North Carolina needs fan more for her
youth who are not criminals, a schoo.
law that will provide a desk for every
child Of school age, and a compulsory
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22
ELLIS BROS, lO4 Jefferson Street.
WAS NOT a DELEGATE.

To the Editor of.rhe Times: Through a
misapprehension OF the facts my name
was used as one of the delegates to the
Democratic convention which meets Sep
TENDER /, to nominate candidates for the
legislature. Mr.. O. l.. Stearnes approached
me and requested that 4 allow my name
to 20 before the rcass meeting to be voted
for as delegate. | consented to this,
being under the impression that the
meeting was II joint one of Popuiists and
Democrats. In justice to Mr.. Stearnes
will state that he did not so state, but
such was my impression. The principles
of the Populist PARTY as enunciated by
that party in its platform adopted in 1892
at Omaha, and reaiIirmed at the national
convention at st. Louis in July, 1896, and
by the Populist State convention at Roa-
nokc.in July, 1897. are thoroughly in har-
mony with my views. AS it is my unal-
terable determination TO loyalty support
the P"puist party respectfully with.
draw my name from the list of delegates
to the Democratic convention TO be held
at Salem September >, 1897.
GEO. b. TROUT.
Roanoke, Aug. l.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

In location it commands the riches of
the mines, the forests, and the soil, while
its people, as representatives of the most
industrious and energetic of the popula-
ton of Virginia and the rest of the coun-
try, seem to have gathered fresh inspira
ton from the pure mountain air which
they breathe, and are ready to do and
dare any right thing for the benefit of
their city aud State. Let each man tn ell
put his shoulder to the wheel, and be
ready to move our beloved city forward
on the roadway of progress, and the day
will not be very distant when the bright
est anticpations of the most sanguine
among our our citizens i'll be more than
realized.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

Two lots on Henry street $. W., 5000
each, terms any way.
'two lots on Lewis Addition, 80 by 1870
feet, Sl50 each. Payments to suit pur-
chaser.
Best lot. best location in Southeast
Roanoke, or Seventh avenue, in front of
Mr.. Junius McGehees residence, 50x130,
$3.50.
Two lots on Eleventh street car line n.
w, 50X13O feet, $3.50 each.
Two lots on Dale avenue s. e., 40x130
feet, 500, 50 cash s. pei month.
Lot on Second avenue II. w, 50x130
feet, just west of Park street, $40.
a great sacrifice of one of the most val
liable residences of Franklin road; for sale
on reasonable terms.
Two houses and lots on Park street n.
W., in good repair Price and terms
strictly in keeping with the times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22
y GREAT HUMBUG.

One OF the greatest incentives of human
action is the hope of reward The secret
of party s"ccess in this country since the
early days of the republic has been the
inducements held out to true and sturdy
workers of suitable reward for their en-
ertions and sacrifices in behalf of the party
to which they belong and the principles
when It represents. Andrew Jack son
recognized this principle OF political ac-
ton when he declared that the spoils be-
longed to the victors,and proceeded with
out delay to distribute them to those who
had assisted the Democratic party in it's
campaigns. Eveu the blssfulness of
eternity is pr 'mised to those wholly ODE
dience to Divine commands merit such a
dispensation; while the fear of punish
nent is also an additional incentive to nc
tive devotion e, ssaaS--.
These principles, the hope OF reward
and the fear of punishment, are the very
groundwork of human action and con
duct, both in regard to things spiritual and
to temporal affairs. If there were any
thing wrong in this construction OF mems
moral and mental natures, the great ruler
OF the universe and the creator of all
things would not have so ordained il: but
that it is So and has always, been that
way, the history of man since his advent
on this terrestrial sphere abundantly
proves. Adam was allowed the full free
dom of the garden of Eden, except that
he was warned against eating the forbid.
den fruit. He was. unequal to the temp
tatfon. lie transgIessed and fell from
his high estate to bee ONE laborer and n
wanderer upon the face OF the earth
Since chen mankind has lived under a
succession of threats and promises ns
means of restraint and as an incentive to
good conduct, not only rs to what is to
be expected hereafter, but as to what is
to be expected under existing condi-
tions That the laborer is worthy of his
hire has been recognized maxim as far
back as men can remember, and vet I'M
der the present civil service dispensation
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

The Times hopes that the business men
of this city will not lose sight OF the fact
that Roanoke chances for securing the
location of an armor plate mill at the
hands of the general government ought
to beas good as those of any place In the
Union ana that they will proceed toward! s
making an OF ganized effort in this direc-
tion. With big armor plate plant here
other industries would follow and in due
course of time Roanoke would become
one of the greatest manufacturing centers
in the South. Everything is possible to
those who labor strenuously for the end
in view provided the conditions of success
are anywhere in reach. Roanoke pos
sesses peculiar advantages for an armor-
plate factory and the facts should be
made known to those in authority in such
way that they will be able to fully APP
preciate the claims of this city in that d.
rectlon. If CHATTANOOGA, n city much less
accessible than Roanoke and with no
more advantages in the way of material.
can seriously engage in an etf5rt to get
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

| TO people who have lived such quiet
lives that they never saw "A sword duel on
horseback, the third act of ''Humanity''
oilers an opportunity worth taking nd
vantage of. he scene is in the trouble
| Gus Transvaal and the combat is waged
by British officer, no is attempting to
carry dispatches to the main body of SOL
diers, and Boer trooper. VINO suddenly
interferes with the plan. Both are finely
mounted on intelligent horses and the
sword fight is at close range and so Wig
orous that men and horses seem in con-
slant danger of receiving actual injury.
Hlnally the Boer, having received fatal
cut, tnmbles from his horse the fail
itself being as realistic as the fight 1t
is good scene, spiritedly enacted, but 1t
is only one of the exciting incidents that
"Humanity'' offers In the following act
the stage setting is contrived SRI rs to
show the interior of beleaguered house
and, at the same time, the proceedings on
the roof, where Il band of Beers are shoot
ing On an approaching British column.
In the room below the hero of the play
stands, bound to post. When the Eng
lsh sharpshooters drive the Beers from
the housctop the william, determined to
avengc himself upon the hero, palaces near
him huge bomb, the fuse of which he
lights. The ensuing seconds are full of
suspense as the fuse splutteringly eats
away and the audience sits brcathless.
The heroine manages to get into the room
and hurl the bomb out of the window.
An instant later it explodes and The en-
tire house is one mass of burning ruins
AT the Academy of Music Thursday,
August 26.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

The latest victim of anarchist plots is
said to be General Diaz, president of the
republic of Mexico. These promoters of
terror and confusion could not do h
greater harm to Mexico than 10 kill the
able and popular man who has held the
reins of government there for so many
years. President Diaz is by far the best
president the Mexican republic ever had
and his death would not only be Il ma
tional calamity to Mexico, but would
cause n profound sensation throughout.
Fortunately the bloodthirsty scoundrels
who contemplate his sudden taking off
have not yet accomplished their purpose,
and it Is safe to say that there is not much
likelihood of such an unfortunate occur
renee
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22
Roanoke, Aug. /.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

L
AT a meeting of the Stuart WCTIJ
recently held, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, The supreme Ruler of the
universe in His infinite wisdom has seen
fit to remove from earth to Heaven an
honored citizen, and father of one of our
esteemed members, making it ennently
heiitting that we record our appre citation
of kim as such
RESOLVED, That in the death of Mr..
VIM. y Hester, II vacancy has been made
in this community which can never be
filled and shadow cast over us which
will be deeply felt by our union.
Resolved. That the saddening of one
of our members by the death of an only
parent will communicate itself to us. for
we are one in purpose of life.
9 Resolved. That "a copy of these reso-
buttons be sent our bereavcd sister and
spread upon our record"
MISS CHARLOTTE CARR.
MRS w II. NOELI.,
Committee
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

1t is now said that the late note of this
government in reply to the protest of the
Japanese 10 not'so amicable as was at first
reported, and that there is really danger
of serious misunderstanding between
the two countries. The ] .panese say
that since they have humbled China and
robbed Lii Hung Chang on ore or more
peacock feathers that they do not fear
the United States or any other nation.
This may be true, but when the agile
Orlentars tackle the troops of this coun-
try they will find all the difference in the
world between the fighting qualities of
the Americans and the Chinese.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

The Roanoke Times is unhappy because
the Democratic convention did not en-
dorse the Popu!ist nominee for lieuten-
ant-governor as advocated by The Tin es
Somehow or other the Democratic party
of Virginia pays little heed to the recom-
mendations of The Times. This may be
a.grievous mistake, but it is nevertheless
cold fact that cannot be ignored. The
Times thinks Major Tyler will be elected
but rs to Echols and Montague. they
must fight if they would win.-Bedford
Democrat.
The party doubtless paid muck heed to
the Bedford Democrat and did as it di-
rected. Nothing like being powerful"
newspaper.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

Coli, the assassin of the Spanish pre-
mier, Cnnovas, has met the death he de-
served. Whether his execution will have
the effect of deterring his anacrchistic as
sociates from similar attempts against
the heads of the governments of Europe
or not remains to be seen; but in view of
the past experience with this class of
offenders it is not believed that it will.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22

A bargain in II lot on Tazewell avenue.
House on Centre avenue II. W., well To-
cated, rooms, big lot, good stable, only
$1,000.
One of the cosiest cottages in the city
can be found in East Roanoke, which we
are Offering at 5000. Very easy terms.
large variety of choice fruit. good stable
on lot, just what YOU want.
Big bargain, lot 50x130, Eighth avenue
g. w.
Several lots West End, we'll located, ut
n sacrifice.
We will rot cnly furnish you with va
cant lots and houses ready built Mt hard
times prices in any part of the city, but
will furnish you lot and build you IL
house or will build ON your own lot and
make the payments about the same rs
rent. Gail and let us talk the matter over.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-22
Roanoke Shoe Co.,
Spot Cash Money Savers.

all records of party service are ignored
and positions are given and held without
any regard to what the individual may
have done to promote the success of the
right principles of government.
The man who has been elected Presi
dent by the hard work and lavish eXpepd-
iture of his party associates is expected to
ignore the .eXcrticns and sacrifices of his
friends in his behalf, and, secure in his
own position, allow them only the ir labor
for their pains, while he rests contented
in his position, unworried by their i'm.
portunities and utterly deaf to all the
promptings OF gratitude or affection. In
Kingdom or empire where the highest
places in the government come by inner
itance, such system might work salts
factorily to the rulers and to the imme-
diate beneficiaries; but IN n republic such
rs ours it is utterly incompatible with
all the rules of policy or justice
man like Grover Cleveland, who was
so much greater than his party that he
could look down upon those who elevated
him to his high estate as unworthy of his
notice or respect, might recognize the eff
cheney of such system and ssact accord.
ingly: but with Il true man who owes his
election TO the highest Office in the land
to the labor and devotion of his political
adherents the case is vastly di ferent
There is, of course, a class of mugwump rs
or political purists, who count self. sac
riftc and devotion in the cause OF party
or principle as nothing, and to such as
these the prese MT policy of civil service
reform may present attractions not APP
preciated by the great mass of American
voters. The time will yet come, however,
when the people of this country will rise
in their might and sweep aside nimsy
cobwebs of civil service reform and give
to true American citizens and party
workers full measure OF reward for
their services in behalf of the orpani2u
tions to which they may belong.
There are certain positions In the diplo-
matte service, perhaps, which might be
made more or less permanent by legisla-
tive enactment, but to withhold all APP
pointments under the gene raj government
from those who have helped to promote
the interests of party or defend it's prin-
ciples is to surrender the rights of Amer
lean citizens to the demands of sickly
sentimentalism which has no place in the
governmental fabric of this country. It
tends to lessen the interest of the people
in public affairs, and in the indifference
thus engendered prepares the minds of
the people for the monarchy or.imperalsm
towards which the whole system tends.
Civil service reform is simply keeping
MEN in office at the expense of She rights
of their fellow countrymen, and sooner or
later the.system must be given up or the
republic will.lapse into Il despotism and
the liberties of the people be lost.