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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Arraicned on the Charge Of Killing His
Fourth and Last wife

Arraicned on the Charge Of Killing HIS
Fourth and Last wife.
NEW YORK. Dee lA-Charles Zanoh.
the barber who has been held on suspicion
Of causing the deaths OF some Of tha
many people or whose lives he obtained
insurance. was arraigned IN the Police
Court to-day on the charge OF homicide
in causing the death on August sih last
of Jennie Skinner. his fourth and iast
wife. by The use of poison OF some other
means.
The death certificate Of that woman
give tvphoid fever as the cause. The
cursory investigation made by the experts
Yesterday proved that the typhoid fever
was not a direct cause OF death
When Zan0li WIS told that Do was found
that his fourth wife did not die from
typhoid fever, he said:
That's not my fault. It's the faux OF
the doctors who said she did
Zan0h has already pleaded guilty 20 the
charge OF defrauding an insurance COM
pany. bur has positively denied that he
was IN any way responsible for the deaths
OF his four wives and the other persons
whose insurance he obtained.
Zanon was held without hail on the
charge OF homicide. lie viii be examined
on Saturday next ife was aiso held in
S2o0o bail on the charge OF larceny FOR
collecting s355 from the insurance COM
pany under the name Of Charles Braune.
as the Insurance for Charles Zanoh whom
ne had reported as dead
Throuehout the proceedings today
Zanon appeared perfectly calm. He re-
fused 70 talk 10 any one but his lawyers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
ONE FINANCIAL BILL
win Re Submitted to the Committee by
secretary Gage.

WASHINGTON. Dec A-Secretary
Gage will appear before the House Com
rnittee on Banking and Currency on
Thursday and submit 10 them in the form
OF 4 general bin his accommodations re-
Gently made 10 Congress. The determina-
ton OF Secretary Gage 10 appear on
THURSDAY ana % submit one general finan-
cial bin instead OF a number OF separate
bills. brought cut many expressions OF
satisfaction II had the effect Of clearing
up a situation which was becoming strain
cd and gave promise OF an early report
10 Congress on financial bills.
The members OF the Committee on
Banking and Currency have decided that
the first thing to be done IS 10 report a
bill embodying the three features recon-
rnended ~ the President. viz. A reduc-
ton OF the tax on circulation 20 one-half
OF one per cent; the Issuance of circuia-
ton up TO the par value OF bonds deposit
cd ana the establishment 0f small banks
in rural communities.
while these will be embodied IN the
Gage plan. vet rs they were specially ad-
vised in the Presidents msssage II was
felt 10 be advisable % give the House the
opportunity Of acting on them at once
without waiting for the report on the
general bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
rnrhetf and BIZ 70 Ei.ht.

CARSON. NEV., Dec. IA Livingston
naner received communication from Dan
Sfilart stating that nght is being ar
ranged oet~egn gIosit 1si ana E NM mons; -
c.rson iu July lS.o, and adding that dem
nifa arrangements would be completed
within a fortnight
stuart also promises 900 IN racing
r,-rsas and saws meeting Will also De
held IN Carson when the best Eastern
horses will be run
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THE CITIL LSERTICE Law.
subcommittee Appointed to Gather Ev-
tdence aud Draft BIZ


WASHINGTON. Dec. H.-The special
committee u Republican representatives,
I'm Congress. who are seeking % change
the civil service law. held It's frst meet
ing to-day and outlined .ts action. IL was
determined % divide tho work between
two subcommittee. one % draft bill
changing the Jaw and tho other 70 gather
evidence on the defects OK the present
law. It's extension beyond the original
purpose Of the law. The purpose OF the
latter comm ttee is to make clear % the
House when the subject shall come up
that "A change IS imperative. Chairman
GrosvenOr named as the subcommittee %
frame a bill Messrs. Hepburn. Iowa:
Pearson. North Carolina; and Evans,
Kentucky. and as the subcommittee 70
examine into the defects OF the i8w,
Messrs TaWney. Minnesota. O'Dell, New
York. and Steele. Indiana
Their work viii begin AZ once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
lrTNIsTER'S LIFE ~ DANGER.
Durrant's Former Pastor Warned by Pc
lice to Protect Himself.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-THE Exam
iner says.
The police and the people OF Emanuel
Baptist church believe that the life OF
Rev. j. George Gibson. DuTant's former
pastor is .n danger. The police have
warned the reverend gentleman % Dro-
fect himself against the possibility OF
harm.
The warning has been needed and Dr
Gibson is protected night and day. One
~ the members NJ his congregation has
volunteered his services as body guard
and the police are detailing an officer %
attend the doctor.
Since the murder ln tho church many
attempts have been made 20 cast suspi-
cl0n on the pastor and his refusal % be
drawn into the case even as Durrant's
spiritual advisor has caused much COM
meut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
HORSES IyD BUGGIEs HIsFiD.
4 Prisoner Confesses To stealing Between
SIS 600 and 500. 900 Worth.

CHICAGO. Dec. H-Fred. Rubeck has
stolen within the last five years between
5000 and $4,000 worth OF horses and
buegies. A statement 70 that effect was
made BY Rubeck himself 10 the police last
night.
Ruback was arrested in Cleveland. O..
tv-o weeks ago and brought 20 Chicago
uud p indictment for horse stealing a few
dsvs .ster Here he was Identified by i've
women whom be was accused OF having
attacked last summer.
Rubeck gave list OF over fifty persons
in Chica-o from whom he said he had
stolen horses and vehicles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THE DREIBUND SHaKENg
The German Foreign Minister Says Ii Is
."In the Hest nt Healfh.,

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-THE Minister for
War. General NonGossler. In the Reich
stag to-day. replying 10 the criticism OF
the army Dy Herr Klckert. the Frelsinnig
leader. declared the Government did not
propose 20 change the system of two
years service nor increase the infantry.
but he explained Il was urgent 10 re-
organize the field artillery.
Baron Won BuloW. the Foreign Min
ister. replying 10 questions on the sub
ject, said IL was absolutely untrue that
the Drieound was shaken. on the con-
trary IL was, he declared. in the very
best health" The visit OF Emperor VIII
ham 70 BudA Pest has helped 10 consoli-
date Germanys relations with Austria.
So FAR as the internal situation In Aus
tro-Hungary were Concerned. the Germa rs
who did not wish foreign governments
and pariiaments to Interfere In their az
fairs We're bound 20 observe a similar
attitude toward other powers. This was
assses-ily true REGARDING Austria-Hu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

LONDON. December IA special dis
natch from Rome says the Marquis III
Rudini has reconstructed the Italian Cabi-
net. The only changes being S.gnor Ia
nardelA. as Minister u Justice. General
TIsnn,arzanO. Minister of War: Slgnor
roc~oortu. Minister of Agriculture: Sig
-, PayonicellL Minister Of Public Works.
.,d signor Calls. Minister OF Instruction
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
CHTN-fINDTFFERENT
To the Seizure of kiao Chou Bay II j. Al
Isged--The Volunteer Corps.

isgsd--lhe Volunteer Corps.
BERLIN. Dec mber li.-Emperor VII
liam to-day received I'm audience Herr Won
Brandt. a former German Minister TO
China.
The yolnnteer corps which IS going %
China, exceeds 1910 men in number. They
have been drawn equally from al! the
army corps.
Herr Eugene s. WolH. the well-known
German explorer. cables 20 the Tageblatt.
from Shanghai saying that China is
wholly Indifferent 20 the seizure Of Kia0
Chou Bay
The German merchants IN China and
Japan insist upon the establishment of a
fortnlghtiy steamship line between Ger
many and - Asia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-THE North German
Gazette this evening publishes the TO-
lowing official statement;
Contrary 20 American reports. recent
dispatches state that all Is quiet AZ Fort
Au Prince and no disturbances are feared.
while the members Of the diplomatic corps
cannot be irri;afed al the German CON-
mander since the latter. although unable
10 comply with their request 20 postpone
wariike action. still mainiaiDef an fue
ooliteness In his intercourse With them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Big Contract.

MEXICO CITY. Dec. H.-congress has
approved the contract entered into with
samuel Hermanns. OF New York. for sup
plying a million dollars worth Of material
o. Federal railways. also the contract
xith K 6. Dan & Co. % New York. es-
a ablishing a mercantile agency here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
wRArnEK FoKKC AsT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. N-Forecast foi
Wednesday
For NirNnia-Rain, followed oy e'esr-
,rg weather. cooler wednesday evening"
westerly winds.
North Carolina-Parfiy cloudy weather;
westerly winds: cooler IN eastern portions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

gary. the head Of which. Baron Won Bulow
sad was a ruler whose wisdom all his
people coald look up 10 with complete
confidence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
p,xeg or rHERMoMErER.

The following was the range ot ,ne
,hsrmon,et,r az TIE Times o1ice yester-
nc. q n Is. ~ NJ. ~. 3 r. ~, sDs
SP n ss:0P NJ. ~. Il n. b. Aver
ace. - IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
VOL LIa-NEW SERIES. NO. 27O.


And lives 70 clutch the golden keys,
To mould mighty States DEGREES
And shape the whisper Of the throne
Whence comes the sentiment among
the people which calls him for their sen,
ator2 answer. because by mentai
training. Intellectual attachments ana pa
triotic Impulses. he measures up 20 the
requirements Of that high station. In
day when the commercial spirit threatens
10 dominate our land ~ is grateful 10
turn 70 this thoughtful figure. this ideal
-, whose dreams and aspirations Tor
country and humanity are not controlled
by the pulsatiOns of the stock market
nor measured BY the siunted standards
OF prcse<t success. A. a time when men
are oft promoted to places OF official trust
as the result u machine methods. or
through the influence of agencies seek
Ing favors at the hands Of the govern
ment. We turn with pride 70 this trusted
statesman. whose methods recall the type
~ men who adorned the purest days OF
the Republic.
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(contiaued on second PAss1
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CONTINUED on Eighth paEe)
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This ordinance, among other tnlnss'
reouires that the employees or the street
Cleaning Force shall wear "nlts u-eS
suits and "A badge. Nr. LaNdef HoFtu
10 amend the ordinance " striking oI1
AM .hat referred 20 the duck suit.
In support OF this motion Mr. Bahen
,,rda a snsech that convu.sed the BOlrd
with laughter. lie said II was q ridlcl-
lous thing 10 ask man wOrknS tof -
a week. who had 10 spend SO IN house
rent. and support a wife ana three or
four children. % get up az O'Clock lu
tha morning. dress themselves IN White
duck. and handle ask barrels All day.
He thought the Retrenchment and Re-
form Committee lacked common sense IN
suggesting such a thing
y can see how sucn measure got
through the Common Council. he sad.
''but the idea OF bringing II before this
intelligent body 10 Is absurd.
Mr.. Snead fully agreed with Mr. Ba-
hen Mr carter thought u Nas some
what premature move. The system should
first be perfected. he said. The proper
system and proper appliances should 90
with white duck and bads -. ne thought.
Mr.. lawder said he thought the street
cleaning force should wear some dlstin.
guishing uniform. but he called attention
10 the fact that white duck soon became
so dirty that IL Was humiliation 10 the
men wearing II.
Mr. Zimmermann vigorously resented
this insputatson Of Mr. Bahen that the
CONTINUED on Eighth Pagc)
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11

The le grippe, that dread disease that
had such q run throughout this country
three and four years since, left many
who were previously IN robust health
with shattered constitutions and seem
ingly confirmed invelids.
. Prot. A. 81. Nye, living at No. $500
Olive Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa, was
among the number left by the disease
in a precarious condition, his nervous
system shattered, and with a general
debility Of his entire system; no
strength, feet and limbs badly swollen,
in fact, he was almost helpless. Prof.
Nye is q native of New York State,
having come west in 1861 healthy,
robust man. He is a school teacher
by profession, having served as county
superintendent of schools OF this
BLACK Hawk county, several terms,
and he has the respect of all with
whom he comes in contact. His help
less condition called for the sympathy
of the entire community. He tried
the best medical skill prOcurahle, and
spent most Of his ready means IN the
vain endeavor to recover his health,
and had about given up completely
discouraged. He had stopped taking
treatment, being fully convinced in his
own mind that there was no help for
him, and that he would have to spend
the balance Of his days as an invalid,
a burden to family and friends. Some
one who had heard of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills, spoke to him about them
and urged his giving then q trial. His
poor success with eminent ply sicians
made him skeptical and he had no
faith in what was called proprietary
medicine. aid would not listen to this
advice for some days. The friend be-
ing persistent. however, and having
faith in the Pink Pills, would not let
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The latest declaration of Mr.. Cleve-
land does not tend in the least degree
to produce democratic union.-New
York Tribune.
Mr.. Watterson is a believer in Cleve.
landism, but not in Cleveland. His at
titude is that of a man who believes in
creation but not in q creator
Atlanta Constitution.
Between damning the democrats and
cussing the republicans and ridiculing
the populists the so called gold demo,
cratic press is having a lively time of
it.-Nashville Sun.
Speaking as a private citizen, Mr..
Cleveland will, perhaps, secure
for his rather ponderous speeches 80
much attention as was bestowed upon
them when he was in office. -Provi.
dence Journal.
Civilization will wonder in years To
come why the present European war
was allowed to go on. But then civil
ization has put in most of it's time "a
date in wonder of the same sort about
similar occurrences.-St. Louis Star.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11
The Progressive and Leading OnG-PriGG Cl0thieR.

rice at eight. tentbs of a cent, instead
of II cents, rice -four / instead of ] a
cent a pound.
Herrings, picked or sailed, ] cent
per pound instead of 1 cent; herrings
fresh, / cent instead of 1 cent per
pound.
There are numerous changes in the
provisions in regard to fruits. Apples,
peaches and other edible fruit, when
dried, are reduced from 2 cents to 1
can't per pound and berries are stricken
from the dutiable list. Prineapples
preserved in their own juice are Is per
cent. Oranges and lemons and other
citrus fruits are placed at 1 per cent.
instead of : cent, as provided for in
the House bill. All the provisos Of
the House bill relating to citrus fruits
are stricken out, as also the House
paragraph in regard to orange and
lemon peels. For this last paragraph
a substitute is provided containing the
same rates az the House bill, but max
ing a slightly different classification.
FLAX. HEMP, ETC.
Flax, not hacked or dressed, is re
duced from 1 cent to Z cent per pound
and hacked or dressed line" fax from
8 cents to d cents per pound. Tow of
fax is changed 80 as to provide for a
straight duty of 1 cent per pound.
Hemp and tow of hemp are reduced
from $25 to $50 per ton and hacked
hemp from $50 to $40 per ton.
Plain woven fabrics Of single iute
yarn, weighing not less than six ounces
per gquare yard, are reduced from ( of
a cent per pound to { of a cent.
A duty Of 90 per- cent. ad valorem is
imposed on plows, harrows, harvesters,
ropes, agricultural drills, planters,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP

The following letter informs US indi
rectly that every man az Biltmore is
interested in the Dairymen's Meeting
at Asheville on the evening of May
goth and the visit of the N. G. State
Dairy4nen to BlItmore on the 21gt.
FILLMORE, N. O., May 7Eh, 1897.
Mr.. F. E.. Emery Ayr. Erp Station,
Raleigh, n. Q.
DEAR SIR:-"In the absence of Mr.
Weston in the North, l write to tell
you that we have this day received in
formation from the Southern Railway
Company Company that they will al
low us a rate Of one fare for the round
trip to TIE meeting at Asheville on the
Doth of May upon the proper presenta
ton of certificate from the Secretary
at the Ticket Office in AsheVille for the
return trip. Thought it was impor
tant that you know this as early as
possible and I hasten to write you in
order that you may make it as public
as possible. Yours tIuly,
CHAS E. ROBINSON,
StenOgrapher."
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$500 REWARD 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that la Catarrh, Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in it's curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHEVY & Co Toledo,
Ohio.
H- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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mowers, horse rekes, cultivators,
threshing machines and cotton gins.
The following additions are made to
the House free list: Fish, except sal
mon, caught in the Great Lakes or
other fresh waters by or for citizens Of
the United States; fruit in brine, tropi-
cal fruit plants for propagation, lemon,
lime and orange juices, loadstones,
orange and lemon peels not preserved,
railroad ties.
There is a new paragraph in regard
to coal-tar, which continue in the free
list and which reads as follows: Goal
tar, crude, pitch of coal-tar and pro
ducts of coal tar, known as creosote oil,
beDzol, n~aphthaline, xylol, phenol and
cresol."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11

The Major Will Not Take Part In The
Greeco-Turkish Row--The Joys And
Sorrows of Too Many Wives--Ee
Wants q Bicycle.
B.-"HeIloi Mr.. Editor"
R.-"Hellol Major. How are you
getting along9"
B.-"Purty well, I thank you. I've
decided not to go ter Turkey nor
Greece ter fight. Betsy hes sorter cum
down off her high horse an desided ter
be folks ergin. I reckon she sortfr got
skeered when she found I was goin' ter
war sure enuff."
R.-"What caused you to change
your former intention of going to
War9"
B.-"Several things. One il I believe
war il brutal. I don't wanter be KILN
up my teller man an gittin' killed my
self at the same time. Then, too, l
hurd that a feller couldn't go in guide
sssiety in Turkey if be didn't hev at
least forty or fifty wives. That sorter
kerf1ume1 ed me. One gives me erbout
enuf earthly woes. reckon forty or
fifty like Betsy would give a Teller the
delerium treemens in erbout fifteen
minits. Just think how it would be
when / start ter town. Number l
would want a new dress and a spool ov
thread. Number 2 would want a new
hat an sum ribbon ter trim it with, an
sum flowers to make it look like a
garden. Number 8 mite want a pair
ov shoes an a paper ov pins. Number
4 would want sum knittin' yarn, an
number 5 would want ter go erlong an
git a new set ov teeth put in, an 50 on
ter the end ov the chapter. By the
time the fortieth one would finish her
set speech I'd be headin' fer the insane
asylum, an I'd break in if they tried
ter head me off with defective bills or
anything ov that sort. like Turkey,
but l don't like their style ov doin'
things. No, I'd rather take my chenses
In the United States fer sum time yit.
/ believe I'll buy me a bicycle an run
fer Cfis on it. If / win the race an
git lected I can keep out ov the way
ov the other pie hunters in that way.
Runnin' fer cfis il purity nigh az ex
sitin' an dangerous az war anyhow,
an that will do my business aWl rite.
Gudebye."
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4 Prominent Iowa Educators Painful Experience as Related BY
Him to a Newspaper Man.
From the Gazette. Cedar Falls. Iowa.

ND until he had finally prevailed p,,.
the sufferer to send for a bCx, vhicbPIIu
reluctantly did, and after recei1;sute
them decided to give them a fair tr;a%7s
The first box box relieved him in a o~S
frieing. manner ; yet he was not coa
WINGED that it was the medicine fbot
heiped him, but the weather VIA
had turned pleasant, and did not Sou
for q further supply until he was aro;1
about as bad as before taking the SiIIa
Then he concluded he would maj,
another trial, and took three boTeo
and to day is nearly, il not quite o.
we'll as before the attack of la grimm
It is needless to state he cannot saw too
much for DR.. Williams Pink Pals for
Pale People, for people who have been
left in poor health from la gripne w
any other cause. Any one wishing n
test the validity of this letter can wTito
Mr.. Nye, No. $500 Olive Street, Cedsp
Falls. Iowa, and be will CheerfnT1
recommend the medicine, and state
his condition before and after using
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills contain in
a condensed form, ell the elements
necessary to give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are an unfaiIing speci,
fc for such disee ses as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vltuso
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism.
nervous headache, the after effects of
la grippe, palpitation of the heart
pale and sallow compilations, all forms
of weakness, either in male or female.
Pink Pills are sold By all dealers, Or
will be sent post paid on receipt OF
price, 50 cents a box, or six boxes for
90 so (5hey are never sold in bulk or
by the 1907. by addressing DR.. VIII.
Iiams' Medicine Company, Schenec,
tady, n Y.
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NOTICE TO JUSTICES OF
THE PEACE.

The NORTH CAROLINA MANUAL OF
Law AND FORMS, revised to date, IN.
GLIDING Laws of 1892, is now ready. 1t
is by all odds the best book for Mag
tstrates, County Officers and Lawyers
ever issued in North Carolina.
This revised Form Book takes the
place of ali former editions. and no
Magistrate can afford to be without 1t.
Price by mail 50 90.
Address,
EDWARDS & BROUGHTON,
Publishers,
RALEIGH, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11

A small manufacturer had about five dozen
separate pants; he needed the money and we
made him an ofer. We got EN-. Tney are
marked rs cents a pair, regular 81 so value.
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POMONA HILL NURSERIES,,
POMONA, ". G.

Two miles west of Greensboro, N. O., on ths
southern Railway. Well known for thirty
years. Up with the times With all the new IS well
as the old fruits that are suited to my trade
which extends from Maine to Texas. The new
Japan fruits and all other good fruit and flow
ers [ have, as shown in my new ILLUSTRATED
catalogue, free t. all. Agents wanted.
QS90 J. VAN LNDLEY, PRoph
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-05-11

The Major Will Not Take Part In The
Greeco-Turkish Eow--The Joys And
Sorrows of Too Many Wives"-He
Wants a Bicycle,