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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
Is HOpelcssly Broken.

jamestown, n. V, April s.-Albcrt
Morgan, supreme president of the Equi-
table Aid Union Fratcrnal Insurance
Company with headquarters nt Columbus
Pa. and with large membership i'm
many statcss said TO "A reporter of the
Associated Press today that there is no
hope for the future of the union and that
u member dying today, would not get n
dollar of insurance. A percentage will b.
paid on claims now due. Tho local
branches Of the order I'm Western New
York will disband this week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
Tom watson Accept. the Verdict.

In letter printed in the New York
World of March Thomas f. Watson,
ex-candidate for vice president, says
IL there was any clear meaning in TIE
verdict of last November, IL was that
there should be no free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the old ratio of 10
In 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
A Fire in Taunton.

Taunton, Mass, April S--A fire mt Peck
Is Whites carriage manufactory here this
|noraiag caused loss of $1,000 A spark
from the blacksmith shop caused the
|biaze, which at one time threatened sur
|roGtdiur property, but which by prompt
|wor& was prevented from spreading. -,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
Sailed for Philadelphia

Boston. April s.-The battleship Iowa,
(which Yesterday made "a record for herself
IN the official trial trip 10y attaining "a
Freed of II knots an hour thereby earn
Foe for her owners the handsome bonus of
-O0 900 from the government, weighed
|auchur tuis morning from her position
suwn tie narbor and at Z o'clock steamed
|lWay for Philadelphia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

Not only acute lung troubles which may
prove fatal ia few DAYS. but old chronic
coughs and throat Troubles may rccp We inn
mediate relief and le permanently cured 10y
Dne Minute Cough Cure.
Iu-eph = Iohnstpn- Pharmacy sl5 West.
Minister street. Mctlget'a Pharmacy, 20
cortr Main street: Alircds pharmsy, sli
hldy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
The Genuine Imported Carls sbad
Sprudel Salt.

Is an Alternative and eliminative remedy.
which dissolvcs tenacious bile. allays irri-
tation, and removes obstruction by aiding
nature and not 10y sudden and excessive
irritation, as most cathartics do. Obtain
the genuine imported article only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

The japanese government has adopted
the gold standard. The Japs are the
most progressive people of the east AL
progressive nations are on the gold basis
-Pomeroy (O.) Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

II you desire good head of healthy,
moist and sweet hair, select the best
preparation To- accomplish it. Halls Hair
Remover Is the best product Of science
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08
Luger Again Elected.

Vienna, April S--Dr Lugcr. the anti.
Semitic leader has again been elected
burgomaster. this time by a thrcc-fourths
majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

The latest results Of pharmaceutical
science and the best modern appliances
are availed of in compounding Ayers Sar-
saparila. Hence though half century
In existence rs medicine, 10 is fully
abreast Of the age In all that goes to make
1t the standard blood purifier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

eu Nc negyps,pss r. opium T. D, ss.s s,s Sn stEs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-08

Gold Standard Barometer.
Showing dates where nearly all important
civilized nations adopted the gold standard
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
SOMETHING TO DEPEND ON.

Mr.. James Jones, OF the drug firm
o! Jones q S,m, Cowdrn. ILL.,. i"
speaking OF Dr. Kings New D,scov
cry, says that last winter his wife
was attacked with Ia Grippe, aud
6eg: .cass grew. =" dnrH1'92'YN, a. hdddih al,
nothing for h-r. II seemed TO De.
velop INTO TASTY Consumption.
Having DR. Kings New Discovery
in store, and selling lots Of ii, be
took a bottle home, and TO the snr-
prise Of all she began to get better
from frs, dose. and half dozen dol.
lar bottles cured her sound and well.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
SUMPTION, Coughs and Colds is guar.
an'ced TO do tins good work. Try
IT. Free trial bottles at w. A.
Hayes Dug Store.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
TIE APOSTLES UsED IT.

A remedy TO cure disease, must
possess he power to cnunteract and
rew"ve tho cause which produces it.
Goose Grease has been known tn
possess the most penetrating power
of all animal Tissues since the DAYS
Of the Apostles on earth and was
used T., Aaron and St Luke to heal
The afflicted. Rict's Goose Grease
liniment contains all of these certain
curative agents which are carried
with the Goose Grease right into the
disease tissues and removes the
possons and restores them to f~ertec,
health again. No other agen, known
Possesses such quick aud certain Gu
ratlve powers. One trial will con
vince the most .keptical. II will &c
exactly what is claimed for il, a. Ii
stated by all who have used it.
Try it yourself.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
alS2sS CURE 7sl;
CURES WHERE AL Else FAILS. t9a
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use
~ 10 time. Sold BY d~ruRgiasA
CONSUMPTION q

WEEKLY HILLSBoRu MARKET RE
PORT.
Wheat, per bushel Of so lbs, 80 10
81 90.
Corn, per bushel OF Sc lbs.. so cts,
Oats, per bushel OF 81 lbs, 40 CA.
Meal, per hushsl OF 46 lbs, so cts.
Pork, 4 TO 5 eta per pound
Bacon hog round-7 10 10 cts.
tl"nr, per tarrel, 81 SO to Sc 90.
Tallow, per pound. 4 to = cts.
Beeswax, per pound. 20 cts.
Butter, per pound. Is TO 70 cts.
Eggs. per dozen. 10 cts.
Peas, per bushel, IS cts. to 81 90.
Beans, per hu~h.l. IS cts. to $3.50.
Hides. dry. 8 to 6 cents per pound.
Chickens. each. 10 TO 20 r,s.
Fea,hers-Live Geese-4O cts. Der
pound.
Wool-washed-ls to 20 cts. Der
poand.
U"~a-hrd Wool, 10 cts. per pound.
BURY Wool, 5 cts. per pound.
C"fse. Is /" 90 cts. per pound.
Sugar, 5 /" s c,ss per pound
All kinds OF coua,.y produce 10
good demsnd.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
eLAvE OK NJ = :. ELS.
WHICH.
A VIVID 1LLl SCRATION OF II
GROWTH or THE LIQUOR HIATT.

A VIVID ILLt sURATIoS OF TIE
GROWTH OF THE LIQUOR HABIT.
A few years ago a no,ed w'N
beast tanner gave a performance w'th
his pe,r in one OF the leading Lon
don theatres. He took h's .li'ns,
tigers, lropards aud hyenas through
their Tar, Of tre entertainment,
aw,n" ,hr audience by h,s woniertul
nerve and his control I've them.
AT The closing act OF the re't'rm'
ance the performer introduced an
enormous boa constructor, IS teeta'n
length. He had bought it snen it
wax two or three days old and tor
rs Yeas he had handled it daily. s"
that it WAS considered perfectly
ha, mlers aud completely under his
control. He had een it grow from
a tiny reptile, ~h.cb he often CAL
ri-d in It's bosom, iuto a fearful
Monster.
The curtain rises upon an Indian
wondiard scene. The weird s,ra Ms
e tie Oriental hand steal through
the trees.
] A fu~,'ing noise is heard: ard 8
hinge serpent il reen winding tie way
through The unsiergrowtb. 1t stops
T., tread il .ero~- Ito -yaa sparkln
} Us whol. body seems animated. A
+, n.n emeeges from lire heavy foliage
Their eyes met. The ser!.ent quai;'
s 80. ho zk.An mo - Nl..fnR n
ser,,eut Is nu.tet the control of til,
master. Unler irs guidance an'
direction ~rerf,rms a series o
irigh,tnl tricks
+ A, a signal from the man it slow
y approaches hiul AND begins I" col
IA heavy tosd> around him Hlghe
aud higher d. they rise, until ina
= add -erl.ent seem blended INFO one
e LIS h.deous head is reared aloit abov
: tie mass.
: The man gives a little scream, an
y the audience unite in a t%hnnierou
burst of applause, hut i, freezes uro
!, ,hei, lips. The trainers scream wa
u a wall "t death agony. Those cole
sli.Dy folds had embraced him te
> The last time. They had crush.
tue lite out OF him and the herro
'e stricken audience heard bone att,
<e b"ue crack, as those powertn! to1'
70 frightened npon him. Mans pla.
n thing had become his master. ii
slave ter rs years had en>laved hit
= In this hprribfe Incident is pc
in trayed the Whole story OF in,empe
snce. The man who has taken Il
first glass OF Intoxicating liqnor h
taken the boa Of in;emperance in /
OF bosom. II he ,hrotlles the monst
ma now, it is easily done. But if
i'll permits it to 1--we, feeds aud uor
a i>hes it, he may control it for ev'
Is years. but it IS continually gro
% ing stronger, and some day It's so
Ms destroying folds will %enc'rclo
he soul and bear it 20 those regions
i t Xaen ; ;s~ B rs, ta asaaacksa: 4Ai-'Anf
N. The Interchangeable decree is: -
h.1 drunkard shall enter the klogdom'
God"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

Whereas y d in Illus wise Provi-
sience ha- seer fit u remove from
Gus midel cnf friend AMI fellow cit
lien, Prot Louio, 4. Whnt-d, ard
y he' eas We the people OF Chapel
HLl shall ieel deeply the Tors OF SO
excellent a man Therefore he II
Resolved, That We have lost one
of our hest citizens whose place Will
he ha,d TO fill, and that his i,'dnenre
for good IN this com ;nunity has been
an Inspiration TO bn,n old and Young.
Re il fut,her resolved, That We
extend to the hereaved family aud
tri.nds OF our deceased friend our
heartfelt rayers aud sympathy II
this hour of affection aud that VT
point them to that One alone who II
able to heal all our sorrows.
Be it also resolved, That a copy
! of these resolutions be sent 10 tn
family of the deceased, and also tina
a copy be cent TO the ORANGl
COUNTY OBSERVER and the Raleig'
Gazette fur publication.
p. l.. LACoUR,
ANTHONY PEDEN,
WILSON CALDWELL, iCom.
4. D. ALLEN,
BASIL JONES,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
NEWS

Durham Sun: Much newspaper
space has been wasted in discussing
the cause Of :ynohiug. The cause OF
ly,nhi"y in mo.s ~s-+r can be rtated
IN one word-rape. When Nsome
way to prevent that awful crime
shall have been discovered iynching
will be Amos, unheard Of.
Greensboro Advocate: We are
glad 10 be able to inform The very
many friends Of Dr.. Solomon Pool
that te is slowly aud entirely ion
proving. He is confined 10 bis
rooul, aud has not yet the toll use OF
all his limbs, yet he is patient and
hopeful, and lives in the snn.hi 9 Vi
that Presence IA whom he trusts.
Raleigh News.Observer There
was. a general feeling Ut relief in
Raleigh yesterday when the Legs
la,ure adjourned So die. Though
many If the Republicans aud P:'pr
list. Who c"mr",-i this ahnm.t,a,,nI
are men OF hugh personal in,egsi,y
yet the Legislature A. a HhpIe vas
bitter pill, AMI hard +" >~a'io",t u
saw nothing Of the tear that has hec,
entertained here Eve since it q Ct .
a change in the city, charter.
Hleigh Press Visitor T',ni',,
College Commencement in IN"
promises 10 be the best ever held !
the history of that in-t',utio" {
learning. Rev. Z. G. Beaman. Pr
siding Elder OF The Wilmington Dr
uict, will prearh the Barcalaurea,
Sermon. Dr.. NJ. B Smith. OF T"Isn
: University, New O,leans. La, vi
deliver tie Literary Adde'S. S,on'
wall J. Dn'ba,n, OF Besse'-er Gil,
> will deliver the Alumni Address.
r Charlotte Observer The 36.ye'
1 lease bill which the lower House
the Legislature defeated Mond'
was 4 good bill for the State aud OF
acceptable at the same time to Il
e Southern Railway. 1t was q mista|
e TO defeat it 1t was done with 4
e hope of furnishing q platform WI
. which the Republican party IN
e carry the State in 1898. The K
publican party cannot, however, "
d with "repudiation of contracts" fo,
'e campaign slogan.
Charlotte News: The students
the University of North Carroll
and the University of Georgia "
n nee, in joint debate at Athens, G
" i" May, at the sane time the bs
!. ia | teams OF the two insti,uti'
d meet to play = match game. I
IL i've and Referendum, while the a
e. letes will play plain baseball. L
II. it's dollars TO donghnu,s that ,
ball game will a,trsc. twice as lar
IL a ornwA ~ ihu duhat.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
panacen Ointment.

A sure cure for cuts, bruises,
spraine, alterations, sore nipples,
burns, scalds, chilblains, p'les aud all
manner of sores, wounds, chates
such as require the use of a soothing,
quick healing ointment. This ONT
men, has been in use for a number
of years and gives entire satistac
ton. Heretofore thus preparation
has been made and kept by Mrs
JOS A. Harris, Hillsboro, n c., bn'
will he iourd on sale hereafter onl,
ny The I1i'l>horo Drug Company.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

Referring to North Carolina poll
tics from q Democratic standpoint,
Genera! NJ. w. Ransom says the
situation is very diSc"uraying. The
party j. in a very bad shape, and The
outlook is not bright for the DE
mocracy at the present time. lie
Gays he hopes the party leaders will
be allie 10 re-orean ze the forces and
get into lin. again tor the purpose
of redeem'ng the State from the Re
publican Popnlist domination.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

"a ~ 10 n,
AT a regular meeting OF Hll!sb"ro
Sub Alliance, March e. 1897, was
resolved 10 have a called meeting OF
said Alliance March 20. 1897, at 3
T.. m, TO discuss the following cues
tieu:
How shall the St,oe Factor, be
put in operation =
Tie subject was divided into tour
heads, an q brother Was assigned to
each a. follows:
1. BY negotiating a loan on pr"p-
erty. w. X S"ssoman.
:. By means of Business Agency
Fund G.. r. Crutchteld.
3. By further subscriptions.
+ l. Cooley.
/ BY assessment of members.
I Isey.
1t ia earnestly requested tina
every member he present 10 take
part in the discussion OF this stblec
under whichever head be may de
sire.
w. S. BARNES,
President.
G. +. SMITH. Secretary.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
NTURTGA AGE SALE OF LAND.

BY virtue Of authority given to me in
Il mortya.e deed executed by X. j.
Robertson. and Laura a. Robertson. his
wiir. TO Jesse W. Cole, and properly re-
corded in the office of Register OF
Deeds OF Orange cotnlty, in Book H.,
page 100. | will sell for cash at the
court house door in HIllsboru on Satur-
day. April II. 1897. a tract of land in
Chapel i.ill township. Orange comfy
..:1J"i.,i,ly lands of VI. C.. Lloyd and G..
+. Lloyd. and containing Sixty-kighe
Acres. mote or less.
Sale is made 10 satisfy mortgage and
to pay costs.
sale will take place at II ID. at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder.
This 10th day Of March. 1897.
JESSE W. COLE.
Mortgagee.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

Congress met Mon day. President
Mckiniey's message deals entirely
with the Governments financial con-
dition, and recommends a tariff till
that will bring in e"pugh re'enue to
meet the current expenses OF the
Government and liberal pensions.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
Atlanta Constitution, Deraoc,at.

Atlanta Constitution, Denocsat.
Fortunately We nav have a Re
publican President who il not a
South tater NJ, Nick nlev il III
'rrerled in economic Iues;i.ns, Ia,
he has never uttered a word ~hch
indicated any i'll ieel,rg toward he
South. lie wants no i"ru- hll-no
measure directed against ne section
tor the benefit Of another. lie has
no p%rejnd,ce against S%nntherner.
and * Confederat-s. He is an
American.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

John Wanamaker has given $50.
900 Tor the erection OF Y. NJ. G. A.
building at Madras, 1udia.-Ex.
II. is said to have given $500. 0GC
to the Republican campaign fund
a few years ago, aud AS a Ieward FOL
his liberality he was appointed
Postmaster General.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate tho bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bi'ters. This medicine does not
stimulate aud contains 10 whiskey
nor other in,oxican,, hut acts as a
tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone t" the or.
ga"s, thereby aiding Nature i" the
performance Ut the functions. Flee.
trio Bitters Is an excellent appetizer
aud aids digestion. Old people find
it Just exactly wha, they need.
Price fifty cents and 81 Oh per bottle
at w. A. tlaye.' Drug Store.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvF

The best Salve in The world. for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rh-n", Fever Sores, letter, Chsp
ped Hands, Chilblalns, Corns. and
III Skin Ernpllons, and positively
lures iIles, or no pay required. II
s guaranteed t" give re,tec, salts.
faction or money refunded. P.ice
25 cents per box. For sale BY ",
A. Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

1t is now stated tina, Grover
Cleveland goes out Ut office ''w"rih
$1,000, 5000" How did he get il !:
Wilmington Messenger.
Shooting ducks and catching fish
mostly "sGckers."
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
Wilmington Star.1

According to the last census there
ewere 1881 persons in tins country
over 100 years OF age. OF whom 2.
5S3 we're women who we're not
afraid to tell their age.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

"A Steamboat has been placed on
the river jordan. which makes the
journey from Jericho tn T,berlas-
that is from the Dead Sea 10 he
Lake OF Galilee-in about I hours.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
DMINlSTRATOR's NOTICE.

4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Having qualified as Administrator OF
Jas. +. Mr.Adams. deceased. this is to
notify all persons having claims against
his estate to exhibit them to the under.
signed on or before Feb. s'h. 1898.
or this notice viii be plead in bar OF
their recovery. aud all persons Indebted
10 said estate will please make immedi
:.ee PAYMENT.
Ibis oth day of February. 49,.
LEVI K. MCADiMS.
Administrator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
GALE or LAND.

2y virtue OF a decree OF the Superior
Court Of Orange county made in "A Spt--
cial Proceeding entitled z. TinsIcs
Cheek, Administrators OF NJ. A. Cheek.
deceased. against Mrs. Sarah g.. Cheek.
NJ. A. Cheek and others. | will sell to
the highest bidder at the court house
door in Ilillsboro OF Saturday the 18th
day OF June. 1897. a tract of land in
county. adjoining the lands OF
I. y. Met,ane's heirs. Mehane swan.
Joe Morrow, Ned Stroud a,l1 Mrs. Mary
Smith. and containing One Hundred
n Fifty-Six Acres. more or less. and
known as the "Dolph Cheek place"
Terms of sale: Uie-third cash, Is i'm
3 months. and l-3 in II months inter
tst on deferred payments,
This l2th lay Of Marrh. 1897.
T. TIESLEY CHEEK.
Administrator and Commissioner.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

State Treasurer WORTH has fignred
roughly and he finds that the L-gis-
lat"re has cost the State not less
,Lan $3.50 ,O0Q.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
lChicago ~Times.HeraId.1

or course. it bachelors are to be
taxed, the fellow who tries TO ge,
married AID can't should be entitled
TO q pension.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

The Republicans now have charge
of every department and ins'itn,lon
in the State To the vht0rs belong
the spoils."
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

VIZ A n Il E d
To buy 500 CORDS OF TAN
BARk-all varieties of Oak. Cal.
ard get directions tor stripping and
curing.
TO sell a Coop DRAFT. HORSE
TOR cash, or on time to reliable
party
I. IVEY, r. A.
At THE Barracks" near HIllslboro,
N C.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

When a man has suffered for wears
with a weakness that bligfts his life
aud robs him of all that really makes
life worth living. it he can avail him
self Of a completes cure. why not pos
sess the moral courage to stop his
downward course.
We will send you by mail. absolutely
free, in plain package. the All-Poweriul
Dr.. IIoffman's Vital Restorative Tab
lets. with a legal guarantee to perrna-
nent;v cure Lost Manhood. Self-Abuse,
Sexual Weakness. Varicocele. stops for
ever Night Emissions. and all unnatu
raj drains. Returns to former appear
ailces emaciated organs.
No G. O. ID. iraud nor recipe deccp-
ton. II we could not cure. we would
no. send our medicine FREE to try.
and pay when satisfied. Write to-day,
as this may not appear again.
Address
WESTERN MEDICINE COMPANY,
KALAMAZOO, MICA.
Incorporated.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
ONE BOTTLE

will effect a cure in Soma
but we do not claim th,, "'iiI ~.
every ease. 1t often reouir. vi ,As
to six bottles vi 'fog IL,
Il II e L u Ac1pr
to permanently cure rl,enr,4,.
1t will rnlc. ani j. tn. NIL u Re
scientific CONSTITUTIONAL tre,,Hs 81.
fore the public. Il is the h1Fa' :,
purifier. Manufactured by oca
THE BoBB,rr DR'-c o,
$500 PEI bottle. kA'ssh. &c
~ The local trade and ,.,,
pli,L hy the HlIA,SBORu h%o,I'" sas
For safe by f.. 4. kUSEN"evh1 u
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18
ATroRSEr-AT LAW

VIII practice in the Courts n
Person. Durham and Grany:u. 0ane
the Supreme Court. "3
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

G.. L. SMITH, Secretary.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-03-18

4 ". GRAHAM.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-10
BOGUS WHITECAPS.

There are bogus whitecaps in town,
and they are causing much trouble. Many
are the tales of woe told at the 1897 head
quarters of missing telescopes, hand bags,
etc 1t seems that the wicked bunko
steerers of this City have assumed the
white caps of the reception committee
and they lie in waiting for the unsuspi-
cious visiting Endeavorers at the ferries.
Then under the pretense of helping the
luggage-laden visitors they kindly offer to
relieve them of some of their baggage and
help them on the cars. OF course their
offer is generally accepted with glee, after
which they disappear into the crowd and
fade from view, leaving their victims to
bemoan their loss. Wearers of these
bogus caps have also been seen behind the
counters of cIgar-stand. All this is ex-
tremely annoying, but nothing can be
done save to warn the Endeevorers not TO
be credulous.
Mrs Frank Ellis OF San Francisco, while
standing in front OF the registration booth
at the Mechanics Pavilion yesterday, lost
gold watch. AS soon as she missed it
she seized the nearest man, Joe Goyette,
and held him until a policeman could be
summoned. By the time the officer ar
rived the watch had been returned in
some manner TO the booth. Charles
Buckley, young Endeavorer, said he saw
Mrs. Ellis drop the watch and Goyette
pick it up and hand it 10 companion.
The man who had received the watch had
disappeared. Goyette was taken to the
Central police station and held on the
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