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sit down upon the shore
And watch the boats 80 sailing by;
hear the white-cspped breakers roar
Wiener the wind Is raging high.
sit and watch the restless tide
And mark It's ceaseless ebb and How.
hear the tapping OF the waves
That slowly come and slowly go.
Isee q fish-havk poised on high.
His keen eye fixed upon his prey.
And like an arrow frona the sky
He darts into the sflvery spray
And as be wings his flight aloft
His talons. strong as hooks Of steel.
Hold tight q poor afrrighfed flsh
That Is 70 serve HIS evening meal
watch the steamers plow the wave
On broad Potomac's sea-green breast,
Their smoky trails left far behind
Like storm-clouds drifting from the west.
While thro' the misty evening air
Virginia's shore is dimly seen
Limned family In the watery reach
while verdant islands lie between.
Potomac. river OF the South.
The Southron's -old-time boast and pride.
What sorrowing mem'ries haunt thy shore
my length entire on either side.
When wars relentless onward march,
With blood-stained banners held on high
Swept DER the iand-when battles smoke
From contending arms obscured the sky.
What feast OF valor then were done.
Between the brave in blue and gray,
Let history with impartial hand
Record at some not distant day.
Let song and story tell the tale
To future ages yet unborn;
Let heroes all q chaplet wear,
No matter for which cause tits won.
Let blue and gray forget the past,
And side by side together stand
All for the banner of the free
All for the glory OF Our land.
BiCCA CHEsELDIxK,
Whites Neck,
Sc. Mary's county, Nd.
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that they were officers in the Con-
iederate Navy, aud that one OF their
namoeF must certainly De captain.
Anas one was James Naddeii, al
seI~azu oI tine Sonfenerate snip
o"e"a"aoaH.
I A lighter taking them with their
luggage they passed to the blockade
runner Laurel, anchored IN the
stream, which was waiting with
steam up, aud before morning they
were well ont to sea and standing
iar Tor Madeira.
| AT the same time and hour was
steaming down the Thames and
oounu ostensioty Tot asomoay, the
snip Sea Asng. The vessels met
on the Desertas, some barren rocks
rising out of the ocean rear Made
RIA, and here the ordnance and
stores on board the Laurel were
transferred to the Sea King.
James j. Waddell, going down
into the cabin of the Sea King, re-
turned in few minutes in the full
uniform of Q Confederate naval
captain, and hoisted to the peak
the Stars and Bars. at the same
time saying that the ship, up to
this time known as the Sea Hing,
would now and forever after be
known as the Confederate ship-of-
war Shenandoah.
Only twenty sailors, much TO the
disappointment Of the officers, an
swered the appeal to enlist. There
was no money in it, no bounty Of
fered, or prize-money--and much
risk, Jack thought. The history
of the remarkable cruise of this
vessel cannot find place here ouly
to say that it was not inspired by
the love of gain.
On the twenty-fifth day Of Janu-
airy following, the Shenandoah
steamed into the harbor OF Mel
bourne and vas received with all
the honors due a conquering ma
tion's flag. All Melbourne turned
out to welcome the shin.
The vessel needed repairs and in
Melbourne vent on the WAYS. She
had only captured a few craft on
her voyage, and in the harbor of
the Island of Tristem de Acunha,
where they had stopped for pro-
visions, it was afterward learned
that the United States sloop-of-
war Iroguois had entered in chase
q few hours after the Shenandoah
had left.
On the twenty-eighth of Febru-
ary the vessel put to sea from Mel
bourne, this time with full COM
plement of men. On the first Of
April, in Ascension Harbor, after
having set on fire three New Bed
ford whalcrs, the bare-legged king
OF the island wading out to show
where this could be done so as not
to spoil his harbor, the vessels were
scuttled.
In May, in the Okhotsk Sea, the
vessel occasionally capturing a
prize, was caught in an ice foe and
driftei'in its iron grasp until, after
twenty-four hours of horrible anxi-
ETY., they were released by the foe
parting.
It was on the fifth OF july &C.
Cured the greatest davis work of
destruction. when was counted
thirteen whalemen on fire at one
time.
On the second day of Aupust
came the startling word, from the
captain Of the English shin Bnra-
eouta. that the war was over.
Seven davis coal was on hand.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-07-15

4 IA AUTHH0n lot nf/Qn kfM<As
NAVY. The firs< Of November =
that year he euIisted. and was mr..
dered TO report On board the DAG.
shin Macedonia. en stationed II
Mediterranean u&fers. but thres
DAYS after. the news of tia election
of Lincoln coming, and nth tbs
hot head Of the South on young
shoulders. . head bat would scorn
to serve under "a black Republicau
President, !" as he kermed. in com.
mon with the South, Abraham Lin
coin, he resigned his commission,
and, upon the secession 81 Virginia
offered his service . 66<srs5o1
Letcher.
Temporarily appointed surgeon
of regiment Of cayalry. he was f.
nally appointed to an infantry reg
iment, where he served in Lees
Army and was wounded three times.
the last time. in the Peninsula
Campaign. being a severe shot
wound in the leg which incapaei.
tated him from further active field
duty.
In the spring of ! 1854. his wound
still unhealed. and il being tboueht
that a long sea VOYAGE might be of
help, Secretary Mollory. of the Ma.
w, ordered him as the bearer Of
important secret disuatches 10 re-.
port to Mason. IN Landau. and tn
Slidell. in Paris. He was also civ.
en- O.. 600. 600 Confederate bonds To
place on the London market. Gen.
eral Winder signed his pass to vii.
mington, N. C.. but there the bar.
Dor was thoroughly blockaded. All.
er some weeks Of waiting nm land
the blockade runner Heroine pas
sed successfully, the six men.of-
war at the mouth of the harbor all
firing upon the craft and two fol.
lowing iu chase One of the two
keepino nm tina cbasa until .ha
Gulf Stream was nassea ba, Lac,
shot taking effect between wind and
water. when the deck load NJ rot.
ton was f,nng ovar from Tho Hsro
inc In saws ths .s;n from-.;,L;
When the vessel reacbed Ns.s,s
in the Bahamas il was there found
that the yellow fever was raging IN
that place and that there wsre No
vessels stopping Sir weeks there.
fore nasscd hororo . f,rth.r al
vance towards Europe could be
made. At length n vessel bound
to Halifax. N s. toucbiup and
the bonds being left in charge of
the Confederate officer at Nassau
DR.. McNn,tv wont On 10 ua,;fax
and from there, on board the steam
err asia, finally reached Liverpool
in September.
Hurrying to Mason's office with
all haste the morning OF his arrival
in London, the agent Of the Con.
federacy to the Court of st. James.
it was found, was in Dublin. To
the latter CITY ON the next train
hurried the young surgeon. via
Hollyhead. Touching at the Dub.
| lin Dock at eleven o'clock at night
he posted with all snead tn the no.
tel of his superior Mason had re.
tired for the night but called nm
he received the faithful msssenoe,
with every evidence Of x.rm annre.
citation and tooL from b;mro, OIL,
his own a,sn.tcha. h,, ,hosa e.,
Sl;dell
.Bnt vou mn.. leave th;. c;tv q,
seven o,c,ock 4 IN. mo,,;,a and
:. ar;oLl, no..;h,a noo.a. O.,
Il i not vsll 10 no seen here - /,
said .s.nd in I.;vernool await f,,.
thor orders -
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ting ON the porch one afternoon looking out
on the dancing rain drops % the river. I took
a sudden spell Of rhymins. which grew I'm ia
tensftv until worked 1t on in these somewhat
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-07-15

John GrifsR, Of GAINESVILLE. o., says; II new
err lived day for thirty years without suffer
ing agony. nntiI . boz Of De Wits Wsteh Ha-
eel salve cured my piles" For piles and rectal
troubles. cuts, hrlise~. eprAIns. eezema and aIi
skin troubles DE Wits Witeil nazeI saive Il
unenuafsesi. A. A. LAwREMCE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29

Reduced rates via the Seaboqrd Air
Line to Charlotte. This concession is on
account Of worthy cause and a North
Carolina enterprise at the solicitation of
the committee of the Women's Exposition
of the Caroiinas at Charlotte, n. C. The
Seaboard Airline has kindly consented
to extend the sale of reduced rate tickets
from all points in Virginia, North and
South Carolina to Charlotte and return
until the close of the exposition ON June
10th in order to assist the management
of the exposition in making it grand
success. Tickets will be sold from May
2Sth to June 10th at one fare for the
round trip with the extreme limit of i've
days from date of sale, on June 1st. Bird
and 9Th. Tickets may be purchased from
points within a radius of two hundred
miles of Charlotte to that point and re-
turn at the extremely low rate of one
cent per mile with final limit Of three
days from date of sale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29

The son of a well-known Providence
lawyer came home at the end of his first
term in college eXulting in the fact that
he stood next to the head of his class.
His father was less easily satisfied.
"What! Next to the headE' he exclaimed.
"What do you mean sir? I'd like to know
what you think / send you to college
forl Next to the head indeed! Humph!
I'd like to know why you aren't at the
head, where you ought to beW The
young man was naturally crestfallen, but
upon his return to college he went about
his work with such ambition that the
end of the term found him in the coveted
place. He went home very proud indeed.
1t was great news. The lawyer contem-
plated his son for a few moments in ST.
lence; then, with a shrug of his should
ers, he remarked Eat the head of the
class, Ell? Humph! That's fine common
tary ON Brown Universityw-Youth rs
Companion.
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AN IMPORTANT DUTY.

IT is of great Importance to the State
ut this juncture of its educational policy
that the county boards of education shall
De wise and prudent men, in earnest and
Rearty accord with the spirit of improving
the public schools.
No great progress along any line can
De accomplished as long as the people are
denied the advantages of education, and
unless the county boards of education are
selected with an eye single to improving
the schools there is little hope for improve
nent. Politicians who want a place for
themselves, OF who want to be elected to
select their favorites to teach in the pub
nc schools, will prostitute the only agency
Cor the uplifting of the people to selfish
ends, and should not be chosen.
Under the new law the board of educa-
nOn in each county is to be appointed by
the county commissioners, register of
leeds and clerk Of the Superior Court.
cr is to be hoped that these officials will
rise superior to party or selfish cOnsid-
arations and choose men because Of their
intelligent interest in public education.
Educators and public-spirited men in all
portions of the State ought to use
every possible influence to secure for the
management of the schools the best and
6ttest men in each county-merf-w will
put the education of the childre-' above
every other consideration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
VOADYISM TO RICH CONVICTS.

There have been for years two theo-
ries of the treatment of CRIMINALS. one IS
no nut them at hard labor and upon
,oarSa fare and to make their prison life
!. punishment for their wrongdoing. The
ather is. to coddle and pet him, give MN
tracts TO read, and not require MN TO
abor to earn his support, but to be bur-
don on the Industrious. Unfortunately
Ahe second seems to have gained upon the
drst and sounder method.
The IMPRISONMENT OF the Broker Chap
man introduces another and new meth
cd of treating prisoners. lie lives like
prince, enjoys every luxury the market
affords. and receives his friends as if he
we're a conqueror instead Oh prisoner.
If Chapman has not violated the law,
ne ought not to be in Jail. If he has vio-
lated the law-and it has been so held
the courts-he ought to be treated like all
ather criminals. 1t is stated that another
prisoner was denied permission to have
food brought to him by his family, al
though he was not well and in need of
something more appetizing than the
prison fare. The time was when such dis
elimination would have aroused the in
dignation of the people. Can it be that
toadyism to wealth has become so COM
mon that we even tolerate toadyism to
gich convicts?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
A SENSATIONAL FARCE.

Though believing that it ought to be
possible to settle international controver-
sizes by arbitrati ton, we confess that we
shed no tears at the failure of the Sen
ate to ratify the arbitration treaty. The
objections to the treaty have been point
ed out with great clearness by Hon.J. Il.
Eustis, who was minister to Spain under
Cleveland's administration. Mr.. Eustis
says:
81 have always considered it a sem
timental farce. 1t is based upon a
false idea--in the first place, that the
intelligent processes of diplomacy are
inadequate to adjust differences be-
tween the two governments, ard,
secondly. that the amicable process
OF special arbitration viii not be re-
sorted to when diplomacy fails Both
of these assumptions are falsihod,
even by our very late experience.
and it is a huudiatiug confession by
both governments to admit that these
potent instrumtu.alities are not to he
within out reach in the future rs they
have been In the past. LIZ ON the
Other hand, Il means that he feeling
Of hostility between the two countries
is SO pronounced that il is necessary
t0 establish a disciplinary tribunal 10
keen them IN order and to prevent
them from rushing at each others
throats, which is pIep0stcraus sup
position. any permanent tribunal of
arbitration would be brushed aside
and utterly fail Of its intended pur-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
CHLOROFORMED AND ROBBED.
What Befell Mr.. Frank Lands in a
Louisville Hotel
(CharlOtte NeWs.)

Mr.. Frank lands, of Oxford, who has
many friends in Charlotte, was recently
the victim Of what came near being a
fatal crime. He was staying at hotel in
Louisville, KY. He retired at night leav-
ing an order to be called for the early
morning train for Chattanooga.
When the bell-boy called him, he found
him almost unconscious, and while at
tempting to dress he fell in dead faint.
A physician was called in, and upon ex-
animation it was found he had been
heavily chloroformed. 1t was also found
he had been robbed Of ninety dollars.
Two men in the next room had also
been chloroformed and robbed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver and
Kidneys, and aids these organs in throw
ing off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids diges-
ton, and is pronounced by those who
have tried it ar the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold
for cents or S100 per bottle at any drug
store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
ON THE DIAMOND.


Yesterdays Sport by the "Rooters'' Pitch
ers, Batters and Catchers.
Lancaster, Pa, May 28.-Hcpting. af-
fer pitching six innings against Paterson
to-day in which but five hits were made
Oft him, was taken out OF the box and
N'st substituted. The change lost the
game fer Lancaster as the visitors fell
On West s8YageIy. Score;
Lancaster. O0O10410O- 6
Paterson, 00003242 x-11
BATTERIES: Hop.ia& West and Wcnte;
Jones and Swink.
Reading, Pa, May 29.-Readtns's
heavy and opporune hitting gave them
to-day's game. Score:
Reading. 401400240-15
Hartford, 20
Batteries: Dolan, Hcrndon and Barck-
ley; Fry, McAulay and Roach.
Newark, May 2S.-The local men
could do nothing with Newton to-day and
in spite of the ragged support accorded
him. he won his game Score:
Newark, O00011OO0-2
Norfolk, 1000 POI 1-6
Batteries: Gettig and Hodge; Newton
and Snyder.
Cincinnati, O., May 2S.-No game
rain.
New York, May 2S-The Browns We're
ensy for New York in the first game of
the home series. Five hits, three of them
scratches, were all they could make off
Rusies delivery, while the Giants found
Esper when they liked. Score:
New York, 00103 400x-S
st. Louis, $1,000 000-2
Batteries: Rusie and Warner; Esper
and Mcfarland. Umpire McDermOtt.
Chicago, Ill.,, May 2S.-The Quakers
pounded Denzer at will to-day. The To-
Gals also batted Fifield hard, but only
for singles, and were unable to bunch ex-
cepting in the seventh. Score:
Chicago, 10000 90
Philadelphia, Il 0 4 20 XII
Batteries: Denzer and Kittridge; FL
field and Boyle. Umpire Hurst.
Other National League games postpon-
ed on account of rain.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 2S.-The Athlet-
les won again to-dayf rom Richmond by
hard and consecutive hitting Score:
Athletics, 1901 OIL 40-1O
Richmond, 10O00O01 O. 2
Batteries: Jordan and Fox; Schmidt
and Foster
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
THE OLD NORTH STATE"
1t Will be Played by a North Carolina
Band at Nashville.

There are two men in North Carolina
whose love for the song THE Old North
State" is proverbial Visitors to the
Normal and Industrial School at Green's
boro know DIR. McIver's weakness for the
song. and all the Confederates know
that Mr.. Alex. B. Stronach loves it as
passionately as the Frenchmen loves the
Marseilles hymn.
At a gathering of Confederate veterans
not great while ago, Mr.. Stronach asked
the North Carolina bands to play The
Old North State TO keep in touch with
the Maryland bands that were playing
my Maryland" He was astounded to
learn that the North Carolina bands did
not have the music and could not play
the State air. and resolved that it should
never occur again.
The following correspondence shows
that Mr.. Stronach has not been slow TO
keep his resolution:
Captain A. r. Stronach, Raleigh, \. c.
Dear Captain: General DeRosset has
received yours of the 18th and has in
structed me to thank you for the same
and for the suggestions contained in it.
He had already taken action to raise
a fund to provide for headquarters in
Nashville.
Il do not know of any bands that will
90 from this State to Nashville. The ex-
pense of carrying one would be so great
as. virtually, to prohibit it. The General
has been endeavoring to procure the music
of The Old North State but so far has
been unable to get it, If you know where
it can be obtained | will thank you if
you will let me know.
Yours truly,
"JUNIUS DAVIS,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29

ed cases.
The nervous debility, sleeplessness and
kidney disorder that seems so threatening
and disheartening lose their hopeless,
desperate character when one takes
Paine's celery compound to drive them
out of the system.
Many woman worn out by exciting,
anxious work, will find her strength
brought back in a wonderful manner and
her overtaXed nerves regulated and nour-
ished by the use of Paine's celery COM
pound. Paine's celery compound braces
and invigorates the relaxed nervous sys-
tenn and eradicates harmful humors from
the blood. 1t makes the appetite hearty
and the digestion thorough; it perma-
nently cures indigestion, sluggish action
of the liver, and drives out rheuma tism.
neuralgia and blood impurities. Every
trace of nervous exhaustion or, kidney or
liver weakness is removed by Paine's
celery compound.
There are no more striking examples Of
the great practical value of Paine's cele-
ry compound than is heard from the lips
of women who have been made we'll by its
vitalizing action. J
1t increases the volume of the blood in
the arteries and makes it more capable
of feeding the body. 1t creates hearty
appetite and urges upon the tired nerves
and brain the nourishing elements they
lack, but are slow to extract from the
blood when it is in sluggish, unhealthy
condition.
The blood becomes, rudy and pure;
its circulation is FASTENED, and every
function of the body-the brain among
the first-feels the fresh impulse of re-
turning health from the use of Paine's
celery compound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
"JUNIUS DAVIS,
adj. Gen'l. and Chief of Staff"

"Mr. A. B. Stronach. Raleigh, N. c.
Dear Sir: Agreeable to your request
l am glad to have the pleasure of mailing
you under separate cover full band
score of the patriotic song The Old
North State arranged for band by your
humble servant, and may the music of
this song bring many happy moments to
the members of l.. OBJ. Branch Camp
when marching to Nashville, Tenn.
with best wishes, | remain,
"CHAS. B. HART"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
Mrs. Joe PERSONS REMEDY
is A
Wonderful Medicine
Windsor, n. c., May "a, 1897.

Windsor, n. c., May "a, 1897.
Five years ago l was completely run
down from general debility. My liver
didn't act, 1 had indigestion, was just
as nervous as could be, and was always
tired. The least exertion would bring on
shortness of breath and it was a drag to
me to keep up. A friend Of mine who
had been cured by using Mrs. Joe Per-
sons Remedy told me to take it. bought
half dozen bottles and took it, just be-
cause | had to take something. l suf
fered greatly from wakefulness, would
lie awake often the greater part of the
night, unable to sleep. When | was on
the second bottle l got so l could sleep,
and when / had finished the six bottles
was well. Indigestion cured, that short
ness of breath cured, and | feel like an
other person. Mrs Joe Persons Remedy
is a wonderful medicine. 1t did me more
good than anything l ever took in my
life. MRS. r. w. MORRIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
Victor
Bicycles.
We have secured an option ON q mum.
Der of 1895 and 1896
Victor Bicycles.
Victor Bicycles are the Stand.
ara for Quality.

500. Our prices to you are from $40 to
$65.
Before buying you should inspect these
wheels. 1t is not often you have the
chance of purchasing the highest grade
wheel on the market for such prices.
We expect our first lot in few days.
Until then sample wheels will be on ex-
hibition at Harp's Factory, Morgan
street, just one-half square below the
Capitol
Ask Victor riders about them. Wheels
that have been ridden four years with no
repairs, must be good wheel. Come to see
us or drop us a postal and we will come
to see you.
CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFOR-
NATION FOR THE ASKING.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29

The Chatham Record calls attention to
che fact in 1896 the total amount of
money on hand or on deposit listed
sor taxation was $4,135, 761, and predicts
Mat, though the deposits in the Raleigh
3anks alone are one third. that amount,
tbe money on hand" viii shrink before
the first day of June. The banks will
print it correctly but the depositors will
seek to eyade taxation by refusing to list.
OF course, evasion of taxation by any
class of men means to increase the burden
on those who honestly give in their mon
ey as well as other property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
TABERNACLE EXCURSION.

This is always one of the best outings
of the season. Two trains with every
comfort, a fast schedule over fine road
will be features of the trip to Richmond
on June 9Th, and everyone >hould make
their arrangements to go. One section
returns the same day, the other the sec
ond day. The round trip fare will be
only 1925.