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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
STATE NEWS.

The Fayetteville Observer notes a
movement ON foot to revive the interest
On building a railroad from Fayetteville
to Aberdeen. A meeting was held in
Fayetteville Saturday, and an adjourn
cd meeting is to be held at Southern
Pines ON the 2Sth of December.
The Greensboro Telegram tells OF a
young lady from Alamance county, Miss
u. Il. Moore, who passed through that
town ON her way to Augusta, Ga, to
marry a man there provided, after in
speeding him, she thought he would FL
the bill.
The present prosperous fall term OF
Wlhitsett Institute will close with a
series of three entertainments by the
Literary societies of the school to be
given December 18th, Goth and 21st al
Z p. m. each evening. The 2Sth term
will open January 4th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14

Fillage-The art Of manufacturing
pills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
REV. J. B. MARTIN BURIED
HE HAD PREACHED THE GOSPEL FOR
MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY.
Or. Barron's Eloquent Sermon Before the Y. NJ.
c. A.--TabIet in Memorial Hall to the
Memory Of Governor Scales.

University of North Carolina, Dec. 10.
Especial 1.-The mortal remains of Rev.
j. b. Martin, who died near Danvllle,
Va, at his brothers, where he was
sick for three weeks, are expected at
noon to-day, and will be laid to rest in
the old cemetery, beside those of two of
his daughters, Mrs. Stephen b. Weeks
and Miss Clara, who preceded him to the
Glory Land. The community mOurnS
with the family the loss OF Il good man.
lie was in his 18th year, and he was
for forty-hye years Il member of the
North Carolina Conference. About four
or five years ago he had been placed
upon the superannuated list of his
church. For several years he has been
suffering and fighting with spells of ILL
health, but always cheerful and COM
posed. While ON a visit to his brother
the end came rather suddenly, but as
ripe wheat gathered to the garner. For
thirty years or more he had been a resi-
dent of Chapel Hill. He leaves an in
teresting family, one of whom, Miss Liz
zie, is now laboring as a missionary, I'M
der the NJ. e. Church (South) in Shang-
HAL China.
The monthly sermon before the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
was by DR.. A. G. Barron, of Charlotte.
After a bit of pleasantly to the large
audience of students and citizens, the
Doctor announced that he had only the
"Old, old story of Jesus and His Love"
to tell, but hoped it would recall the
memory of other sermons, of other good
impressions and resolutions, and then
took the words of Mark as to the young
! man who wished to know what good
thing he could do to inherit eternal life
"And Jesus, beholding him, loved him. F"
Then followed most earnest and elo-
quent discourse on the love of living
Jesus, who stands ready to welcome
sinners, pardon sin and to give strength
to keep from sin. His preaching is like
that of Rev. r. G. Pearson.
The tablet just being placed in Memo
rial Hall contains in graphic touches the
life work of a good man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver, Of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: 81 was
in a most~dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters, and
to my great joy and surprise, the first
bottle made decided improvement.
continued their use for three weeks, and
am now well man. know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave Of another
victim" No one should fail to try them.
Only so cents per bottle at any drug
store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
AFRICANA

There is nothing just a,
good as AFRIOANA fol-
Rheumatism or any other
Blood Disease, SO demand
it and do not permit your
Druggist to sell you some
substitute. Thousands of
people who have been suf
fereIs for years, and who
have long ere this given
up all hope could be re
stored to health again by
taking AFRICANA, the
wonderful Blood Purifier.
1t never fails.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
Avoid An Early Grave.

How often do we hear, that the ave-
nue. to an early grave was opened by
neglecting a slight cough and cold.
Profit by this truth, and provide your
self with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. which
instantly cures all throatand lung affec-
tons. Mr.. w. II. Mahoney, Lowell,
Mass, writes 81 was taken sick with
a bad cold. The doctors did not seem
to help me, and verybody said 1 was
getting consumption, when relative
recommended DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
I got a bottle and it helped me, and
after taking two bottles | was cured,
to the surprise of everybody. L shall
always recommend it to my friends,
as know it to be sure cure" DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold everywhere
for 25 cents. Don't accept substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
MANHOOD RESTORED

'sCupidene" cures lost manhood, nervous
debility, prematureness OF discharge, var
cocele, and all effects OF early indiscretions
or excuses of after years. lmpotency i'm
possible If "Cupidene" is used, "Cupidene"
Is the great Life Giver. "CUPIDENE' will
restore all the generative organs. Send for
free circulars and testimonials. Address,
Dayoi Medicine Co., San Francisco Cal. % u.
pidene' il for sale by +. Hansen, Sioux City,
70. Sl.00 box. six for $500.
Agent, Jas. /. joHgSoH. Raleigh. n. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALvE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t Ia guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.

The Fayetteville Observer says: "Rev.
Il. a. Bishop, the new presiding elder
of this district, hands us the following
changes in the appointments of the
preachers. ON the Fayetteville district:
Rev. L. NJ. Chaffin remains on Cum
berland circuit; Rev. e. G. Sell is APP
pointed to Sampson circuit, and Rev.
d. b. Parker goes to Dunn circuit"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14

1t is easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles.
1t is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. Carolina Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14

Windmill-A hand-organ for grind
ing popular airs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-14

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick
~. That's wha. you want. Carolina
Drug Store.
The record-union., 1897-05-24
PASSED AWAY.
The Death of Sol Runyon Took Place
in This City Last Night.

Hon. Sol. Runyon, the well-known
fruit-grower. died last night at the
Capital Hotel, after a long illness and
the announcement will bring a pang of
regret to his many friends
Mr.. Runyon was born in Wilt County,
ILL.,, on November 5, 1927. He was the
backer) Runyon, and his father, with
the sons, SOL, o., r. and Alex. \. Run
yon, removed to this State in 1S49, ar
irving in Sacramento on August 2Uth.
After two years mining, in 1859, he
bought the home place, where he has
ever since resided. On July %, 1868.
he married Miss Adeline Bloom, daugh-
ter of the late William H. H. Bloom and
Delilah Bloom.
He was one of the largest orchardists
in the State, was a stockholder and di-
rector of the California Transportation
Company, of which he was one of the
incorporators, was a member OF the
State Board of Horticulture and was at
one time Treasurer of the board. He
was also President of the Farm
ers and Mechanics Bank. He was a
Past Master of Franklin Lodge, f. and
A. NJ, member of Sacramento Chap
ter, No. 3, r. a. M, and Sacramento
Commandery, No ,, K. t., q Noble of
the Mystic Shrine and a thirty second
degree Mason.
He leaves, beside his wife. a daugh-
ter, Ora, and an adopted daughter, Mrs.
Charles H. Rippon of this city
The soul of honor, Mr.. Runyon's word
was his bond, and he was respected by
all who knew him for his uprightness
and integrity He was a cool headed
business man, in whose Judgment his
associates placed great confidence
Unostentatious in his charity, very few
knew how much he did TO alleviate
human suffering and poverty, and those
who knew him best will feel his loss the
most. The community can i'll spare
men like Sol. Runyon, and his death
will long be regretted.
The record-union., 1897-05-24
SPRING MEETING.
The Races Will Begin at Agricultural
Park To-Day.

The six-day meeting of the Sacramento
Driving Park. Association will open at
Agricultural Park this afternoon under
very promising auspices. There will be
harness and running races on alternate
days. the former having the first inning
to-day. The programme for this after
noon is as follows:
Pacing, 2:35 class, purse 5000. Jas.
Roses Tule Rose, by Bernal; o. j.
Holmes Blue Bird, by Brigadier; r. H.
Nasons Primrose, by Falrose; H. S.
Hogoboom's Albert NJ; Tuttle Bros
Abdine, by Wilkesdale; F. Tryon's For
ester, by Malls; w. Mastin's Octoroon,
by Soudan.
S240--H. S. Hogobooms Sacramento
Belle, by Waldstein; River View Stock
Farms Corrine Dillman, by George
Dexter; r. II. Nason's Tuberose, by
Falrose; DR. McColloms Sister Mary
by Dave Ryan; w Mastin's Gold Rose
by Falrose: Rancho del Paso's br. C.
Knight Templar, by KnghtMabel.
Tomorrow there will be running
races, the entries to which will close at
o'clock this afternoon.
About fifty horses arrived on the boat
yesterday from San Francisco to swell
the large number already at the park,
and it is certain that the running events
will all bring big fields to the post
An excursion from outlying towns will
be run each day, at reduced rates, and
it is expected that there will be many
visitors here
The record-union., 1897-05-24
AUCTION SALE
NOTICE OF STREET WORK.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Board of Trustees of the city of
Sacramento, on the 18th day OF May, 1877,
adopted Resolution No. 35S, of its intention
to order the following street Work TO De
done, viz:
That Eighteenth street, in said city, from
the south line of the alley between b and
C streets to the north line of E street,
from the south line of Z street to the north
line of G. street from the south line of q
street to the north line of II street from
the south line of II street to the north line
of / street, from the south line of | street
to the north line of ] street, from the south
line of J street to the north line of K street,
from the south line of X street to the
north line of l. street, from the south line
of M street to the north line of n street
line of Q street, from the south line of O
street to the north line of p street, from
the south line Of = street to the north line
of O street and from the south line of @
street TO the north line of Il street, be i'm
moved by grading and macadamiZng,
constructing redwood curbs where no curbs
exist. placing existing curbs on true line
and grade, replacing decayed curbs with
new redwood curbs. constructing redwood
round corners where no round corners eX-
ist placing existing round corners on true
line and grade, replacing, decayed round
filing in behind the curbs with earth for
a width of eight (S) feet, constructing rock
cutters three go feet wide, laying granite
at the street intersections OF c. d, and f
streets and laying caStiron culVertS at the
street intersections of c, d and F streets,
and constructing Oregon pine plank ap-
rons at the street intersections OF {, ID and
+ streets.
For further particulars reference is
hereby made to said resolution on file i'll
the office of the City Clerk.
Sacramento, May y, 1897.
f. j. CROLY,
m21-6t Superintendent of Streets.
The record-union., 1897-05-24
NOT YET.
The Folsom Road Commissioners
Have Employed Nobody.

One of sthe Sunday papers stated that
the new Folsom Model Road Commits
sion had employed an engineer at
stated salary to begin work at once. The
fact is the commission has not done so.
What it did do was to resolve to hold
consultation with the Supervisors and
Chamber of Commerce as to the ways
and means.
In order to be intelligent on the sub
ject as to the cost of making a prelim-
mary survey, on which alone an esti-
mate can be based as to the probable
cost of construction, the commission
asked an engineer to give it an outline
estimate of such cost of preliminary sur
vey, that when the conference ls held
there will be something tangible to con-
suit about. That estimate the engineer
kindly consented to make.
The report of the proceedings IN the
Record Union" yesterday showed that
the commission had not fixed any sal
ary nor incurred any cost, nor done any
thing except to ascertain some facts as
a basis upon which to present the whole
subject to the Supervisors and Chamber
of Commerce.
The record-union., 1897-05-24
DER HILL AND DALE.
Long Ride Yesterday by Sturdy Sac
ramentO Wheelmen.

w. A. Hubert and Lester Young, two
of the crack riders of the Capital City
Wheelmen-the former for long dis
tance and the latter for both speed and
endurance-made a remarkable journey
yesterday on their wheels.
They left this city at o'clock m.
and rode to Placerville, Ell Dorado
County, by way of White Rock and
Shingle Springs. From Placerville they
cut across :he hills to Coloma, and
thence over to Auburn, Placer County.
and back to this city by way of New
castle and Roseville.
The men covered 116 miles, all of
it up and down hills from the time
they left White Rock until they struck
Roseville on their way back Only
about forty miles of the trip was on
anything like level ground, yet they
alighted to ascend but one HILL a steep
place near Auburn.
The trip was made in thirteen hours
and fifty-five minutes. including a de-
lay Of nearly a half hour at White
Rock, where one of the riders punctur-
ed a tire. On the homeward trip they
had to ride nearly forty miles against
a strong wind, yet both arrived COM
paratively fresh and sat about the
club room last evening relating to
friends the incidents of their trip. From
Rocklin home, twenty-four miles. they
came in two hours. The whole trip
was made in nearly two hours quicker
time than ever before
Several other members of the club
went to Davisville yesterday by train.
and from there rode to Vacaville and
back, returning across the inland ocean
by train. They report having had
delightful day
The record-union., 1897-05-24
MOUNTAIN RAILROADS.
The Proposed Line From Tlarysville
to Nevada City

The Nevada City Herald" contains
these paragraphs about new mountain
railroads:
I'VE hear that Colonel George Stone
and his friends are still considering the
proposition of building a new railroad
from Nevada City to Marysville, and
that that was his business here this
week. 1t is said that a preliminary
survey of the proposed route viii cost
about S2100, and that the Colonel in
tends having it made. If the plan
then seems feasible, the Aver brothers
will furnish half the money required to
build the road.
"On Sunday last the first locomotive
passed over the new railroad from
Truckee to Overton. Overton is a
new town that has sprung up about
seven miles from Truckee. in a. fine
belt of timber belonging to the Hobart
estate. The projectors of the enter
prise have spent a vast sum of money
there already, before saving a board"
The record-union., 1897-05-24
CRAPS LEAD TO WAR.
A Sidewalk Game That Ended i'm a
Shooting Affair.

About 6 O'Clock yesterday morning a
number of co1ored gentlemen were en-
gagged. it is said, in a game of craps on
the sidewalk on the north side of l.
street, between Third and Fourth.
Whether it came a seben or leven is
not known, but a ten-cent piece caused
all the trouble.
A dispute arose between two of the
participants, named Stratford and
Jackson, respectfully, and the former
left the group and went to get his
gun. In a short time he was seen
returning and Jackson gave leg bail,
running down and diagonally across
the street.
Stratford. 1t is alleged. did not pro-
pose to see his prey escape without
an effort to stop him, and he unlimber-
ed his artillery and quickly fired two
shots at the fleeing man, one of which
connected with and broke a spring on
the door of the saloon on the southwest
corner of Third and L streets.
Jackson ran out Third street to the
nearest alley, up which he disappeared
and the war was over.
Stratford is barber, but formerly
conducted saloon on K street, known
as the "Old Hoss''
The record-union., 1897-05-24
HumOrs of Hydrography.

AS in every other feature of nautical
life, photography has both it's interest
ing and its humorous side. Many years
ago, the Graham shoal, lying between
Malta and Sicily, gradually rose and
rose untileit reached a hight of 100 feet
above the level of the sea. OF course,
a party was very soon dispatched to
annex, and hoist the union jack on the
newly found islet. Years afterwards
it was reported to have disappeared,
and when her majesty's ship Newport
surveyed the spot in 1868, a mass of
scoriac ashes was found, two and a
half fathoms under water. In 1866,
while searching for the Helen shoal
in the China Sea, breakers were re-
ported from the masthead of her ma
jesty's ship Dove, which Immediately
steamed towards the spot and every
one on board the vessel thought a shoal
existed there. On a nearer approach,
however, the supposed breakers were
seen to be due to fight between
a whale and a thrasher. Later on her
majesty's ship Challenger, in the course
of her cruise, happened to be in the
neighborhood of the Fiji Islands, when
a peculiar play of the moonlight on the
water was mistaken for an unchartered
shoal. An unfamiliar rip" was re-
sponsible for a similar mistake in the
China Sea in 1889 Again, toward the
end of 1890, some mischievous fish
caused a lot of trouble to a surveying
expedition, when her majesty's ship
Alert, in December of that year, was
engaged in ascertaining the exact posi-
tion of lie Rhin Shoal, in the Pacific.
Breakers were sighted, and upon max
ing for the supposed danger hundreds
of large fish were discovered jumping,
and throwing the water high up into
the air. and no bottom with three hum
dred fathoms of line could be obtained.
Nautical MAGAZINE
The record-union., 1897-05-24
OVER IN NEVADA.
Crops, Etc., in the Vicinity of Love-
lock Station.

Mrs. D. H. Miller, writing to the
Record Union from Lovelock Station,
New, says of the crop outlook in that
section:
In the Big Meadows Valley, in Hum
boldt County, New, of which Lovelock
is the center all is enthusiasm and ex-
pectancy. Every available man in the
valley is at work on the ranches, where
all interests are centered in the sowing
of grain and irrigation of crops.
We have such an abundance of water
that the four big dams in the Humboldt
River, from which this valley gets its
irrigation water, are being watched
night and day to prevent any breakage.
The alfalfa hay harvest will begin
early in June on the heaviest crop of
the best quality of alfalfa grown here
for many years.
More wheat has been sown this year
than was ever before put in in this val
ley. Some 5000 acres of new land above
the town is now under cultivation,
largely increasing the acreage in wheat
over that of any previous year.
There are not beginning to be enough
men in the valley to take care of the in
coming crops. Ranchers are relying for
help on men coming over from Califor-
MIA, as the harvest season is about a
month later here than there.
The combined harvesters are not prov
ing success here on account of the ir-
regular ripening of the grain, and some
of them will not be taken out of the
machine sheds this fall. This will in
sure more work for the reaDers, and
about three months work for the thresh
ing machines this fall
Mr.. Rogers of San Francisco was up
this week viewing the incoming harvest
on his ranch of II 600 acres known for
merly as the Pete Marker ranch.
George Peltier a banker of Sacrament
to, was also up, looking after his finan-
cial interests.
Peter Anker, William Pitt, Henry
Thies, John Hill and Henry Fuss have
the finest looking ranches in the valley,
with prospects of abundant haryeStS.
The record-union., 1897-05-24

roof of the woodshed through which
Babbitt and one Whitley" escaped some
three years ago, and the former was
therefore familiar with it. The hole
was small and covered with tin, but
this was removed without much difficult
ty, and the men managed to squeeze
Through and reach the roof. There they
left their striped costumes and donned
others.
Babbitt was serving six months under
a commitment from Folsom for plant
ing opium on the State Prison grounds.
He had been a convict there recently.
Wilson was in for the petit larceny of
couple of hats from D. H. Quinn's store.
He resisted arrest at the time, but was
knocked out by Captain Fisher.
Sheriff Johnson and deputies were
securing the city and vicinity all night
in search of the escapes.
The record-union., 1897-05-24
BIDSFOR COUNTY ROAD SPRlNkLING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Sacramento will on Thursday. June 3, 1897,
at 10 o clock a. M, at their Office on L
street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
Sacramento City, Cal, receive and open
sealed bids for sprinkling the following
Freeport road from street to Willow
Slough.
Lower Stockton road from street rum
ming south four miles
Upper Stockton ROAD from Thirty-frst
street to Dudens blacksmith shop about
four miles
Nj street road from Thirty-first street TO
Perkins store, about four and one-quarter
miles.
From Perkins store to Mayhews sta
ton. about three and one-half miles.
From MayhewS station to Mills, about
three and one-half miles.
J-Street road from Thrty-firSt street to
Harneys saloon. about two and three
fourths miles.
Riverside road from Y street to O'Niel's
gate at brick-yard, about five and one
fourth miles.
Upper Stockton road frem the north
boundary line of the Fifth Supervisor Dis
trict to Old Elk Grove, about seven miles
From Old Elk Grove via Elk Grove sta
ton to Sheldon, about six miles.
Commencing at George Duden's black
smith shop on Upper Stockton road
south one mile to Florin road. thence east
to corner of Esau Gardeners line. about
four miles.
Bids to be received for, a whole or a
part of said roads. Each bid must be
accompanied with bond Of 10 per cent
of the amount of such bid, said roads to
be sprnkled to the width of twelve feet
each day, and to the entire satisfaction
of the Board of Supervisors. Successful
bidders to keep the pumps and windmills
along the line of said roads in good order
County to furnish sprinkling wagons
where the county has not already got
them The board reserving the right to
reject any or all bids. BY order of said
board.
my20-2w Clerk of Said Board
The record-union., 1897-05-24
Freight Cars Smashed.

A broken wheel caused the wreck of
freight train near Shady Run yes
terday, delaying the two overland
trains for several hours. Six cars were
badly used up.
A brakeman named Bailey, who was
on the roof of one of the cars, was
shot into a tree. whence he was res
cued unhurt
The record-union., 1897-05-24
Fastest in the World.

The San Francisco World" referring
to the new Sacramento cycle track,
says:
The big Sacramento meet takes place
on Sunday June 9th, on which occasion
will be opened what promises to be the
fastest track that has yet been con-
structed in the world. 1t is a one-third
mile affair, built of narrow strips of
wood set on edge, similar to the con-
struction OF the Velodrome, and is un-
der the control of the Capital City
Wheelmen.''