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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
TICKET sCALPERs UNEASY.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Members Of Con-
gress are receiving in every mail and by
telegraph numerous suggestions as to
their course Of action ON the bill pre-
sented to Congress by the Interstate
Commerce Commission and now pending
TO amend the interstate commerce law so
as TO suppress ticket scalping and af-
ford protection against counterfeit, forg-
ed and other unauthorized forms of tick
cts. Mr.. George NJ. Mckenzie, OF Chi
cago is here in the interest of the scalp
ers ticket brokers and has addressed the
members of the association throughout
the country the following telegram: "Call
meeting of all brokers and have promGn-
emit citizens and officialus wire their mem
bers Of Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
DIs1NFporING FOREIGN MAILS.

New York. Jan. 30.-The steamer
Britannia, which arrived this morning
from Liverpool and Queenstown, brought
a number of sacks Of Bombay and East
Indian mail. When the Britannia drop
ped anchor off quarantine this morning.
the mail boat went alongside the steam
er and took off all the mnls, amounting
to LOO sacks. Among this number was
the Indian mail. Health Officer Doty,
on learning that this mail had been sent
to the city communicated with Postmas-
ter Layton and If was arranged that the
East India and Bombay mails would be
returned to quarantine at once for q
thorough disinfection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
THE LOUD BILL.
The Postal Committee Acting on Sec
oud Glass Mail Matter.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The House com
mittee ON postofIices and post roads gave
another hearing to-day ON the Loud bill.
The hearing continued from 10 o'clock
until after 5 in the afternoon and large
number OF persons were allowed to ex-
press their views, many of them covering
ground which had already been covered.
Among others who spoke was Mr.. w. G.
Bryant, Secretary of the American News
Paper Publishers Association, represent
ing l63 papers, which at meeting last
February adopted a resolution favorable
to the Loud bill. An effort was made
by Senator Butler to show that only the
big papers-only those Favorable to trusts
were members OF flis association, but
Mr.. Bryant said this was not true. He
said the association had declared for the
bill because Of Mr.. Loud's representations
as to the enormous growth of second class
mail matter and as a matter of patriot
lam.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
TO PAY THE RERS.
For the Horses and Baggage That the
Federals Took by Force.

Washington, Jan. Representative
Cox, of Tennessee to-day introduced
bill of which the first section is as fol-
lows
Whereas, on the 10Th day of April,
1865, the army of Northern Virginia com
manded by General Robert e. Lee sur
rendered to the Federal army command
ed by u. S. Grant at Appomautox, in
the State of Virginia and by the written
terms of said surrender, artillery and
cavalry officers were permitted to retain
their horses, side arms and baggage and
private soldiers, their horses belonging
TO them. After said surrender and after
said soldiers were paroled and were on
their way to their respective homes, Fed
eral soldiers under orders in violation Of
the terms of the surrender, by force took
from safld paroled officers and soldiers
their horses, baggage and side arms which
were never returned no them.
"Two hundred Thousand dollars is APP
pGVpriated by the bill to reimburse the
Confederate soldiers or their heirs for
such violation of the agreement"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31

Two Members Of the Cuban Junta are
Arriigned in the Courts.

A"S ~ANhA0Nl5 Va hAE 0Nbhh OMhbA
Arrhigned in the Courts.
Baltimore, Md, an. 30.-General Carlos
Bolof and DR.. Joseph J Luis, of the
Cuban Junta were indicted to-day by the
Federal grand jury on the charge of
beginning, setting ON foot and providing
wsthdn the district of Maryland, means
for military expedition against the ter
ritory of foreign province whom the
United States lis at peace TO wit, against
the island of Cuba"
The crime is charged as committed
July o, 1895. A second indictment for
conspiracy Is found against the men in
which the name Of John r. Smith, other
wise known as j. r. Smith, is included.
Boloff is said in the Indictment TO have
been otherwise known as G.. Miller, and
DIR. Luis and DR.. Luccas. The witnesses
before the grand jury and also the wit
nesses who VIII appear at the trial Of the
charges were Captain John NJ Hudson,
of Brooklyn, and John Cr0nin and John
Lockney, OF this city The jury was
in session for about two and one half
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
CHURCH PEOPLE AROUSED.
Regarding the Erection of Catholic Cath
edral at West Point

Washington, Jan. 30.-C COmmun icatfons
from church bodies in various parts OF
the country are being received by men,
bers Of the House committee ON military
affairs regarding the action of the Secre-
bary of War in granting permission for the
erection of a Catholic Cathedral build
ing on the government grounds at West
Point. The matter seemed to have brew
ed a commotion nearly equal to that
which has waged over school appropria-
tions, If the letters coming in are sign.
Several communications from Bishops,
ministers and organizations, as we'll as
from laymen have been received.
Three other religious bodies have APP
piled for information as TO whether they
will also be allowed to place church
buildings on the West Point grounds.
1t is possible that the matter may be
brought before Congress by resolution
Of inquiry or some other method.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
GEO. B. ROBERTS DEAD.
He was President OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 30.-George b.
ROBBERS, President OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company died at 4:30 this af-
ternoon at his home in Bala, suburb
of this city from heart failure, which
was superinduced by acute indigestion,
aged 63 years. Mr.. Roberts was first TAX
en- i'll IN August last, but there have been
periods since that time during which he
has been able to he about the house. He
was forced to take to his bed about two
months ago with catarrh Of the stomach
and grew steadily worse until the time
of his death During the past two weeks
his condition had become practically
hopeless, the attending physicians giving
but little encouragement to his family.
He died surrounded by the members OF
his family, and was conscious until the
last
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31

NEW ROAD TO PROSPERITY.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 30-There has
been no meeting of the Rhode Island
cotton manufacturers to consider the
Fall River proposition, 10 reduce the pro-
duct and there is not likely to be, al
though some individual manufacturers Of
this State may eventually go into the
movement.
The Fall River people wanted $780,
900 sp5ndles and have secured 100000
in their own city and in towns near Bos-
ton. An effort to secure the remaining
100000 in Rhode Island is to be made
next week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
THE NEGRO NOT INVITED.
West Virginia's Off-Color Legislative
Elephant.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 30.-Sev-
eral of the Republican members OF
the House OF Delegates refused TO attend
a reception and ball given by citizens ut
the State House tonight, because Chris.
Payne. the negro member from Fayette
county, was not invited. 1t is thought
that some trouble will arise next Mon
day night when Governor McCorkle gives
a reception in honor of Goyerner-elect
Atkinson and the Legislature, as Payne
will not be invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
AN ERROR CORRECTED.

Cincinnati, O., IAN 30.-In the account
sent out Jan q, OF the burning OF the
malt house of Herman Cooper and
Company, the cordage warehouse OF the
Overman-Schrader Company and other
hui dings, it was stated that the Overman-
Schrader Cofdage Company was in the
hands OF a receiver. This mistake was
made by thus designating the wrong firm.
The Overman- Schrader Cordage Com
pany has had no occasion for a receiver,
and is all right every way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
CLERKS DISCHARGED.

New York, Jan. 30.7-Twenty-n per-
sons were dismissed to-day from the staff
Of the surveyor of the port of New York.
This was done in compliance with orders
for retrenchment recently received by
Collector Kilbreth from the Secretary OF
the Treasury. The aggregate of the sal
aries OF the men dismissed to-day amounts
to $4,000 per annum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
HE KNOCKED OUT NEVADA.

San Francisco CAL. Jan. 30.-Wm.
Wheeock, the partner of Dan Stuart,
is here fresh from the scene of his tri-
umph in Nevada. Wheel0ck said yestPr-
day that he was thoroughly satisfied with
al THAT had transpired at Carson, and
that Corbett and Fitzsimmons would
meet in the ring in that State without a
doubt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
SENATOR PLATT IN FLORIDA.

New York. Jan. 30.--Thomas c. Platt,
United States SenAtor-elect and Mrs.
Platt. left this city for months vacation
In Florida. This Mr.. Platt says Is his
FIRST vacation in ten years and while It
lasts he will hanish all thoughts of busi-
ness and politics from his mind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
TWO YOUNG GIRLS KILLED.

Vinceness, Ind, Jan. 30.-Katie and
Dottie Miller, daughters of Samuel Mil
Ter, a wealthy farmer were killed by a
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train while
attempting 10 cross the track in a buggy
al East Wood. The girls who were
aged Is and II years respectively. were
returning from school when the accident
occurred s
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY PAPER

at Great Boarshead, on the coast of New
Hampshire, TO increase the pension of
Silas Nj. Stevens TO $50 month were
passed and at 4:55 the House ad djonrned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
SERIOUS BURNING.
The Woman May Die-A Fine Race
Track TO be Built


Charlotte, n. c., JAN 30.--(Special. r.
Mrs. Samuel Bannebt was SO badly burn
ed this morning that physicians think she
cannot live. This morning she accdently
fell on a red hot Stove. Her clothing
caught, and in d short time she was
burned from head to foot. She is native
OF England, but has been living here for
several years.
The Charlotte Construction Company
has decided to build Mt once fine race
track, with an athletic ground in the
center, to be completed in time for the
Interstate races in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
ANOTHER BANK GONE.
But Perfectly Solvent and Will pay L
Depositors in Full

Chicago, Jan. 30.--Judge Freeman 20
day appointed Ralph Metcalf receiver for
the Dime Savings bank.
The bank since the failure OF the Atlas
National bank last month at which time
it was compelled to enforce the 90 day
withdrawal clause, has been practically
out Of business and the receiver is au-
thOrized by the court. TO close up its af-
fairs. The institution has about 1000
depoeitors to whom about $360,000 is
due. 1t rs stated that the indebtedness
Of the bank outside of the deposits does
not exceed $1,000 and that $125000 is ON
hand for immediate distribution 1t is
expected THAT all deposdtors will be paid
in full in aime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
THE TROUBLESOME STEAMERS
May Leave Port Provided They Have
an 0fiicer ON Board.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 80 The steam
ers Three Friends and Dauntless to-day
received permission from the Washing-
ton authorities to leave port with the
provso that they take an officer from
one OF the revenue cutters with them
A gunner from the Boutwell, was put
aboard the Dauntless, and left down the
river this afternoon with a schooner in
tow. The Three Friends with a revenue
ofticer aboard will leave for New River
IN the morning to do some towing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-31
SENATOR GEORGE BETTER.

Washington. Jan. 30.-Senator George
is reported by his physician to have pass
cd il restful day and his condition is some
what improved.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
Suhstl,uta for Sugar.


A patent manuiact ure called'sugarine'
which, It is claimed, in 800 times IN sweet
as ordinary sugar, will be introduced in
this county by Mr.. Frank IL. Allen, oi
Connecticut, he having obtained the OPP
ton for it's exclusive sale in the United
States. The patent Is a white. crystal
line powder, easily soluble in water, al
cohol or any other liquid IN which ordi-
mary sugar dissolves, and can be pro
dnced in any form, powder, grain, pei
let's. tsbloids, etc Esch OF the lozenges,
which are Of the ordinary size, sent u
Mr.. Allen is equal to half pound Of or.
dinary sugar, and therefore sufficient for
swectening Blk pints 0. water, coffee, tsa,
etc. its chemical property. 1t In claimed
Is that 1t has no effect upon the ex-
change OF matter. Persons suffering
from diabetes, Diseases Of the kidneys,
etc, who cannot taks sugar, may take
sugarine with impunity. the latter not
having affinity with the carbon bydrates.
A grain Of II will swecten cupof coifse,
The cost production Is only one.tenib
the cost of ordinary sugar. The article
is being manufactured in England by
the British Sugarine Company, and pat
en,s have been applied Tor In the various
countries. s.-American Caterer.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

The carpet tack with the sharp end up,
stands in the vestibule; joint of pips
and an old tin eau are on the piano stool.
A bar OF soap is on the stairs, the mop In
In the ball, the veranda's covered DER
with chairs; no pictures on the wall. The
carpets OH tho lawn will soon he spread
and lace curtains on the trees; the piano
supports the feather bed, and blankets
swing in the breeze. The housewife
stands on the topmost stair in majes-
tic pose; n turkish towel sncircles her
hair, and there's potblack ON her nose
The man Of family sueaks along through
the alley toward the home, singing to
himself the cheerful song, "The Bsauti-
full Spring Has Come,
The state herald., 1897-05-14
FAIKVIEW
Nice Weather,

Nice weather.
No rain for at least four weeks.
The pasture is good und stock Is dong
fine.
Last Sunday ]. II. Zoll and daughter
met with quite an accident. The horse
they were driving became frightened and
ran away, upseting the cart and threw
them to the ground. Fortunately they
were not hurt. Tho cart and HARNESS
were badly demoralized.
MIRA. NJ. N Worley who has been sick
for the past 3 months is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Stout visited with
James JeiIery last Sunday.
Dora Wash OF Holyoke is spending the
week with Mrs. NJ. N. Worlsy.
Wheat is looking fine.
Corn planting goes on aud the farmers
are hopeful.
TTNp
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Pupils neither absent nor tardy, Jennie
Sutherland, Berry, Mckinney, Flora
Cavanaueb, Myrtle S,oneburg, Clarissa
Hibbs, Chester Kelsey, Dean Irwin, Mel
lie S,onebnrg, Hazel Gaddy, Benjamin
Leblanc, Bertha Weir, Laura Hitbs.
MADoE CRowSEn, Teacher.
Through the favor OF the Presby terian
society the high school has enjoyed the
use of an organ tho past four weeks for
which We desire TO express our heartisst
thanks. III. school closed Friday p. N.
with an interesting program OF exercises
by pupils Of the three departments. We
are pleased TO note large attendance Of
patrons 10 witness the exercises.
Tho per cent OF attendance for the
year averaged ~, enrolment ll5.
George ueginbotham and Gorie Mo
Carly were neither absent nor tardy dur
ing tho year.
Jennie Heeinbothnn, Edna Mason,
Ethel Hill, Inez Ashley md Others Of
the high school pupils will; begin yaca
,ion by taking trip with tho teachers
TO attend the association NJ julosburg.
Program, closing exercises Boiyoks
schools.
Song by high school. scatter the germs
Of tho beautiful; recitation, Alyinnn De.
iarzcs; recitation, Chester Kelsey; r'"i-
ta,ion, Fay Clark; recitation, Blanche
Young; recitation, Corr kelsey; solo,
Blanche Peck: recitation, Grrtic McCsr-
~; recitation. Anna S.derburg: rcoitn.
,,on, Ella yisschor; recitation, Earnest
t,e Blanc; dialogue, by Adm PaiDon,
J.nn,, Sutherland aud Halle Kelsey
recitation. Grace Mowfy. dnett. Nollic
Wbthnm aud Fern HnRof; recita'n,ion,
Clarissc liibbs. recitation. Dollie Dcslar
s.s; recitation. Lotuc Hibbs; recitation,
Ethel iiilli recitation, beoln Alcocl, rec.
,ta,on, Odn MoCnrty song, by prllnnr!
school; recitation. Carl McCollis'efi rec
i,ation. Nettie johnson; recitation. Vifa
,Jolnson;recitntion Jennie ileginbotham
recitation. Alta Kelsey; colo, Edna Ma
.oui recitation. Blanche Garland, reciin
ton. Guy imhoir, recitation. Roy Su,b.
etlnnd. dialogue, by primary clnssi rcci.
,n,ion. villa visschor. recitation. Marion
Pennington; recitation, Dem irwiui
songs, primary school
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Deadwood parties have made applica.
tion FOR 1890 square feet in the Mines
and Mining builjing Tor an exhibit Of
the mining interests Of the Black Hills,
which it ls expected will require even
more space than that mentioned. The
intention is 10 make this the most at'
tractivs mining exhibit ever known. The
Ragged Top mining district will be re-
produced IN miniature. together with
new devices In mining machinery at the
Omaha exposition.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

The funersl sarvices Of Mrs Grace s.
Grout were conducted Sunday from the
residence in HolyoKe, Rev. j. A. Long
officiating. A large number Of sympn-
thizing friends wore present to pay their
respects to the memory Of the deceased
Kind friends had prepared some beauti-
full floral decorations. The remains were
accompanied to the cemetery by one Of
the largest funeral professions TINT Hol-
yoke has ever had.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Cascarcts Candy Catl,artic( the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas.
INT and refreshing to tho ttste, net ger .'y
and positively on kidneys, liver nnd bowe.s,
cure l,cndncic, fever, hnhittl constipation
and blliousness Please buy nnd try box
Of &. @. G. to-day; 10, q. ~ cAnts. Sold anc
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

At Manhanset, N. Y. recently. chin
ney S5 feet high and weighing nearly 100
tons was moved $50 fee, and placed on
new foundation without apparent injury
to the chimney. Five men and one
horse did the work.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
For sale or Trade.

l have newspaper outfit consisting
of paper press, job press, paper cntter,
type and everything complete which 1
am not using and desire to sell or trade
the same. II ~ tho outfit that was for.
merly used In the publication Of tho
Phillips County News in. PAIsrrR.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

James Glover. last week. moved his
family back to 'h,s county from the Nc.
Pherrin cattle ranch on the North Platte
river where they bad resided for cou.
pie OF years. He had charge of the ranch
during his residence there.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
EPwoRTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.

A social will be given by the members
Of the Epworth Lengue on Thursday
evening, May 20 Proceeds will go tow.
ard paying the minister's salary. A IT.
erary program will be rendered after
which ice cream and cake will be served
Program begins at s:3op. m. Admission
10 cents. Everyone invited.
BY order of Committee.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
NOTICE.

To the members OF aolyoke Ho.e
Company, No. l.
Notice is hereby given that there will
be meeting Of said company u the Of
flee Of county clerk on Mopday evening,
May i7,At $50. Aiis-uda Ysss -ot the
company are requested to be present as
business OF importance demands atten.
tion. @. B. TIMBgRI.AYE Chief.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Hon. Granville Pendleton with smil-
ing countenance greeted his friends on
the streets OF Holyoks this week. He
was IN attendance upon the term OF dis.
trict court to see that no guilty man es-
capped.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

W. l.. Irwin will try the cultivation Of
some sugar beets this year. Thefarmers
Of the county should avail themselves OF
the present opportunity to secure sugar
beet seed free and should give the culti-
vation OF them thorough test this year.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
Insure against Accidcn,s In Tho Star

Insure sgainst Accidents In Tho Star
Accident Company. II costs but little
more, and certainly The Bes, In The
Cheapest when ws take out Insurance,
because when you want Il You wnnt II
badly. Address. The Star Accident
Company. Star Accident Insurance Bldg
Chicago Over s70o,0oO.oO pad for acei-
dental injuries.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Judge Rogers Of Denver IL in attend.
aucc upon the term Of district court AT
Holyoke this week.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

j l.. Brown aud son Of Alexandria,
Neb. spent n few days in Holyoke this
week. Mr.. Brown owns some land near
Haxtun.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

WANTED several faitnfui men or women
W Ia tfny-l for Responsible established
house In Colorado, salary sIs, payable sih
weekly mud expenses, Position permanent
Reference. bselos. self addressed stamped
envelope. The National, star bids., chicago.
Ill
The state herald., 1897-05-14

We will take chickens on subscription
for the HERALD and will allow you more
FOR them than you can obta,n on tn.
market.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Robert Cummings and family returned
to Phillips county last week from Nance
county, Ncb., where they spent the win
tar
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Mrs. William Barber Ond children of
Maxwell, Neb., are visiting her brother
L. IA. Lane oi this county.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

sl.S0 pad in advance will secure the
STATE HERALD andChicago Weekly In
er OCEAN tor one year.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

You can hsveeth. STATE HERALD and
the Weekly Cincinnati Enquirer for one
year for Sl.75
The state herald., 1897-05-14

You can buy ms many groceries for 81
at Leblanc 3 ns you can anywhere in town.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Read the Star Accident Insurance
Company's ad in this issue. We carry u
policy written by that company.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Attorney ". T.. Crisman Of Sterling
was looking after his clients interests
before the district court ut Holyoke this
week,
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Mrs. fl. c. Brown, OF McCook, Neb., Is
visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs. A. d.
Green Of Holyoke.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Mrs. j. NJ. Henderson OF Denver, oil
fetal court reporter, vas in attendance
upon the district court this week.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Mrs. Z. Varney returned last week
from visit with friends at Red Cloud,
Neb.
The state herald., 1897-05-14
Subscription Laws.

1UO0crIptiOu hbWb.
Subscribers who do no, give express notice
TO ~ contrary arc considered as Wishing to
renew their subscriptions.
II subscribers order the discontinuancc of
their periodicals.. the publisher may contin'
70 send them until all arrcaragos arc paid
Nsuhsonbsrs neglect or refuse to take their
periodicals from the pOstoilcc to which .thoy
are directed, they are responsible until they
have settled thcir bills and ordered them dis
continued.
II subscribers move to other places with.
ont infoi naing the publisher, and the papers
sre sent 70 tho former address, the subscrib-
era are held responsible,
Tho courts have decided that to tnke period
. ais from the Office, or removing and lcav-
ing them unsslcd for. is prima facic evil
dsnos Of Intentional fraud
II subscribers have paid In advance, they
arc bound to give notice at the end Of the
time. II they do not wish TO continue taking
IL, otherwise che publisher Is authorized to
send Il on, and the subscriber is responsible
until express notice with payment of all ar
sarages. 10 sent to the publisher.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Mrs. George ConEiing OF Cheyenne is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. y.
shockey Of this county.
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Rave you read Sutherland's new I'D ?
The state herald., 1897-05-14

Before the district court Mt Holyoke
this week in the case of Mrs. Chase va.
Guthrie ct al, damage, tho plaintiff was
non suited.
In the case OF lie Blanc w. A. I. Guth.
rie, damage, the verdict OF the jury was
for.the plaintiff.