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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-13
LARGER THAN WAS ANTICIPATED.
An Encouraging Prospect.

The registration list for the first
three days Of enrolment at the Scran-
ton Conservatory of Music is much
larger than was expected. Prominent
people of the city are expressing en-
thusiastic encomiums of the Conserva-
tory, its arrangement and plan of
work, and very many have given prac-
tical evidence of their belief in regis
tering their children. The cooler wealth
er will materially assist in large en-
rollment this week, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-13

Passengers for New York city should
take Lehigh Valley railroad. Sleeping
car placed on track at Wilkes Barre
800 p. m. for occupancy. Leaves at
2,30 a. m, arriving New York 1923 a. m.
Reservations at City Ticket Office, 300
Lackawanna avenue. ~
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Nancy Greene is working at the Echo
Farm.
Miss Gertie Gilman is attending school
in Bethel.
Anna Whitcomb is teaching in North
Sherburne.
Roy Holland has gone to Randolph to
work in the screen mill.
Charles Cady is drawing last blocks to
Bethel for J. ID. Wilcox,
Mrs. l.. M. Greene of Bethel spent
Thursday at A. +. Bakers.
Mrs. Lucinda Durkee from Bethel is
with her sister, Mrs. A. r. Baker.
X. Lawrence and wife attended the
state fair in Burlington last week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Grant of Lincoln
visited relatives in town last week.
Nellie Lamb went to Moretown Sstur-
day, where she will teach this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pierce from Royal.
ton visited at Z. j. Bent's last week.
Mr.. Aldrich and daughter of Rochester
visited at Frank Put, ans Thursday.
W. Z. Greene and wife OF Glens Falls,
n. Y, were at L. w. Clark's recently.
John Upper and wife of Rochester Wis.
tied at K. W. Whitcomb's last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rand from Royalton Wis
AACo LIS bAOthNA1 80 MANU- iost hNChs
Charles Carroll and wife go this week
to Randolph, where he has secured work.
George w. Perry of Chester, state geolo-
gist, was at E. w. Clark's day last week.
Julia Wing and Mrs. Wardner Houg-
kins visited at C. S. Carroll's last Thurs
day.
The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs.
Augustus Chamberlin Wednesday after
noon.
Matilda Grant is with her son, Charles
Grant, after number of weeks stay in
Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Clifford from Sher-
burne visited at Z. w. Clark's Saturday
and Sunday.
The school on the South Hill began last
Monday with Miss Newton from Roches-
ter as teacher.
John Leonard and wife were in North
field last Sunday to attend The funeral OF
Mrs. Emma Egerton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Geo. Harlow went to Boston wednes-
day.
Mrs. l. Brown OF Boston is at Miss C.
Whitney's.
Nellie Dickerman of Randolph visited
here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. House visited his sister in
Gsysviile last week.
Matte Monkey of Providence, r. l., is
visiting her mother here.
Mr.. andMrs, Doubleday Of Royalton Wis
tied at Frank Halls this week.
DR.. Morgan, wife and daughter OF New
York visited at VIM. p. Smiths Monday.
Geo. w. Whitney has commenced his
duties as principal OF the Milliston High
school.
A lecture on Mexico will be given at the
Union church Friday evening Dy Rev. Mr..
Miller. Ice cream and cake will be served
after the lecture.
There will he an entertainment at the
Grange hall Saturday evening. consisting
OF cbarades, speaking to DC followed by a
box social The brass band will be in at =
tendance. Come all.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
Bethel Local Intelligence.

The Ross cutter is the best and cash
buys one cheap at Tupper's
A nice crumb pan and brush given with
a pound OF tea at Marston's.
Ladies' hose. black or tan, pairs for %
cents. 70 hign-grade envelopes, lOc. at
Marston's.
u you want a second hand cook stove
or range come and see Upper. Must
have the room for new stoves.
Now is the time to buy your dinner set
before the advance in tadff prices. We
have fine stock to select from.
c. W. MARsToN.
For SALE:-A new house in Bethel
village at less that cost, right in the center
of the village. ARNOLD & WILSON,
Real Estate agents, Bethel, VT. 2w
One car load OF the Round Oak stoves
am unloading this week. If you don't
already know of their good qualities
come and see upper.
Vilage property for sale, situated in
Royaton, VT. Large house and beautiful
grounds. VIII be sold at a great sacri-
flee on account of health OF owner. 2w
ARNOLD & WILSON, Real Estate Dealers.
Productive farm on Christian Hill in
Bethel, near Lake Ansel, for sale. One
OF the best farms on Christian Hill. viii
be sold with or without stock. 3w
ARNOLD d WILSON, Real Estate Agen Is.
Brooks q Washburn have secured a fine
line of samples from one Of the leading
establishments in New York.
They Will take your measure, guarantee a
fiji snd make up your ciotnIng equal to
any custom tailor al only ABOUT two
thirds price. Try them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
Condensed TeslImnnr.

Chas. b. Hood, Broker and Manufactur-
er's Agent, Columbus, o., certifies that DIR.
Kings New Discovery has no equal as a
cough remedy. J. ID. Brown, Prop. ST
James Hotel, FIT. Wayne, Ind, testifies
that be vas cured Of a cough of two years
standing, caused by Ia grippe, by DR..
Kings New Discovery. B. f. Merrill,
Bald winsvilie, Mass, says that he has used
aud recommended 1t aud never knew it to
fail and would rather have it than any
doctor. because it always cures. Mrs.
Hemming, 222 E. 18th St, Chicago, always
keeps il at hand and has no fear of Group,
because it instantly relieves. Free trial
bottles at Drew & Lsonard's drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
Itching piles Cured

Without pain or detention from business,
with the new remedy, Neurotic Pile oint-
ment 1t not only Immediately relieves
but permanently cures piles. Hundreds
of testimonials from grateful sufferers
whom we have cured. Send SOC. for large
box, postage paid and sealed. Our physi-
clan, an eminent specialist on piles, an
swers all inquiries cbeerfully. Everything
and all correspondence sealed.
Write details OF your case at once to the
Neurotic Co., Burlington, VT. All leading
druggists have the remedy in stock.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

WANTED: -Second growth ash logs at
my mill, or on cars at Bethel, VT.
If j. e. STAFFORD, Gaysyille.


my mill, or on cars at Bethel, VT.
II j. e. STAFFORD, Gaysyille.
Mrs. viii Reed was in Bethel Saturday.
Mrs. Carmi Reed is caring for Mrs. NJ
! A. Ballard
DR.. @. c. Smith is shingling and repair
/ ing his house.
Mrs. Alberta Packard is nursing a
! sprained ankle.
Joseph Chamberlin of Barnard was at
| j E. Safford's Sunday.
Mrs. T. r. Aldrich is spending a few
weeks with Mrs. Mason.
The Bible meeting will be at the NJ. E.
parsonage Thursday evening.
dyron Gay of Randolph was with his
brother, Daniel Gag, Sunday.
The riyermen are at work for the Elec.
trio Light company this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sina Laura have been
spending few days in Rutland.
Mrs. slaiter,an old lady living on Whit
comb hill, died OF apopleNy last week.
Mr.. McCollom's daughters OF Wood
stock visited him the first OF the week.
+. " Hassam and r. E. Wilson were in
Cavendish two days last week on business.
Phineas Nye and family spent Sunday
with his brother, Geo. Nye, in So. Royal
ton.
Mrs. George stockwell and children OF
Rochester visited at j. A. Gould's last
week,
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Chamberlin Of
windsor spent Sunday with Mrs. Harry
Holland.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hagar were called
TO Massachusetts last week by the death
Of niece.
l.. !. A..
which he is repairing, that took four yoke
OF oxen TO draw.
Mrs. Warrington and children of Goul IS
vile visited her grandmother, Mrs. r. z.
Aldrlch, last week.
The schools began Monday with the
same teachers, Misses Braley of Putney
aud Spaulding Of Bethel.
Harris Holland started for Barre, Mass,
last week with three horses Tor Mr.. Fol-
lansbee. Mrs. Holland accompanied him.
The body OF Daniel Abbott, who died in
Rutland last week, was brought here Lass
Thursday and placed in the Abbott bury
ing ground.
Mrs. Leonard, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Boutwell, and Mrs. Fred Martin were
called to Mortified Saturday by the death
OF their cousin, Mrs. J. X. Edgerton.
MIR. NJ. A. Ballard died OF apcplexy quite
suddenly Monday morning. fbe family
have the sympathy of the community, es-
pecially the aged wife and mother, wi no
Ia helpless from injuries received in re-
cent fall.
Fraternity and charity, two of the main
objects of the q. A. X ASSOCIATION, were
well exemplitied by the members OF Gen.
Ii. II. Baxter post during the sickness and
burial Of their aged contradict. R.Aldrich.
Only few hours after he was stricken
with spopiexy, the commander, knowing
that Mrs. Alurich was infirm from age, d.
iected the quartermaster TO provide man
as constant attendant. ana Il was done
at once, the man being paid by the day
from the relief fund of the post. At the
funeral the post attended in uniform pay.
ing the last office of respect at the grave,
according TO the Grand Army ritual.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
VV oqK

Is never done, and it is especially wearing
and wearisome to those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly to tone, sus-
tain, and renew the wasting of nerve.
muscle and tissue. Ii is more because of
this condition OF the blood that women
are run down,
Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than because OF the work itself. Every
physician Says so, and that the only rem
edy is in building up by taking good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. For the troubles
Peculiar to Women at change of season.
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood.
thousands have found relief and cure in
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

For week spent in New
York we have to show specials
in fine Fancy Dress Goods
and the latest effects in
blacks. plain Serges and
Henriettas at prices that will
not be matched in the future
Also a fine line OF Plaids.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
E,ervhody says So.

Cascarets Candy Cutiartic. tho most Won
derful medical disco cry Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to The TASTE, &c. gently
and positively on kioueNs. liver ana bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cnro headache, fever, hahiiual constipation
and biiiousness. Please buy and try box
OF &. G. c. fo-dav; 10, -. 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure bv all Grus sists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
MARRIED.

In Bethel, Sept. 4, by Rev. 5. A. Parker,
Ernest A. Hewlett and Miss Clara E. Csss,
both of Rochester.
In Barnard, Sept. /, by Rev. g. A.Emery,
Geo. B. Emery of Barnard and Olive NJ.
Flanders OF Pittsfeid.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Mrs. Dana Stoddard went to Woburn
Mass, Tuesday.
Prof g. d. Frost Of Hanover, N. h., was
7 at Lake Ansel Monday.
ID. p. Allard went to his old home al
\ East Wallingtord Monday.
Mrs. Charles Thurston of Exeter, n. H..
/ is visiting at ID. I. Dykes.
J. H. Dean, formerly cook at the Orange
/ County hotel, is filing the same positio
at The Wilson House.
/ A Kindergarten school will open next
Monday in Cushing hall, to be taught BY
Miss Blanche Adams.
Frank ellison went to Boston Monday,
here he is to attend the brSa 4 STRAIT
/ ton Commercial college.
Quite a delegation of Bethel g. a. X.
men attended the Orange county veterans
reunion at Randolph Tuesday.
Frank Burnett of Northampton, Mass +,
returned home Monday after spending
several days with MS mother, Mrs. Myron
Burnett.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Bryant left Mon
day for Raleigh, \. q. They We're accom-
panied by Mr. bryant's parents, Nj. and
Mrs. j. A. Bryant.
Clark Reed Of Plainfield has rented the
tenemen t of q. 5. jackson in the second
story of the latter's house on River street
and expects to soon move in.
The Bethel Electric Light and Power
company has received several cars OF
granite from Barre 10 be used in the con-
structinn Of the plant a.lBlue Hill.
Rev. q. b. Clark went to Chester Mon
day 10 visit the ney. Mr.. Davis. From
Chester MIR. Clark went to Burlington to
attend a meeting Of the Episcopal clergy
at Bishop halls.
The Windsor County veterans will hold
their annual reunion at silver Lake, Bar
nard, Tuesday, sept. II Roll call at ga.
M There VIII be basket picnic and
boat ride on the lake and dancing IN the
evening.
Thomas Farnsdale, first yeoman on the
dynamite cruiser, NgsuYius, spent Sunday
win his sister, Mrs. " III. Dreamer. The
Vesuyius is now lying in Boston Harbor,
ih0Ign a . summer II has been patrOiling
the Florida coast from Savannah 10 Jack
sonville on the lookout Tor SHIPS TO coz.
vvy war supplies 10 the Cltan insurgeAts.
An alarm Of fire was blown Wednesday
morning at quarter Of i've. The fire was
In the Wilson House kitchen, catching
from a chimney hat burned out the DAY
previous. There was no blaze and and by
tearing up tie partitions ano throwing
water from buckets The ire vas put out
without putting on the hose. The moral
ia this case seems To be TO watch the wood
work around your chimney alter the
chimney has burned OF.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

That braid as a trimming
will be extr emely good
is an idea that will be accepted
by all. We are showing braid
sets in all grades for waist gar
niture; sets for the skirts and a
big line Of blaids by the yard.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
NtraKed.

Came into our enclosure, brown mare,
probably 10 or IL years old, weight about
800 pounds. The owner may have same
by proving property and paying charges.
ROBINSON & PERKINS, Rochester, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Travellers are frequently troubled with
dysentery, diarrhea or other bowel COM
paints brought on by change of water
and diet. One dose OF DR.. Fowler's Ext.
OF Wild Straw berry will bring relief. i'm
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

New Silks and Velvets At
prices not to be matched. We
call special attention 70
our fancy reversible silks
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Incontinence OF water daring sleep
stopped Immediately by DIR. Il. DETC HONS
ANTI DURETIc Cures children and adults
alike. Price a. Sold by Richard q. Nor
ton. Druggist, Main street, Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09
Granville

Master Ralph Briggs is visiting in Ty.
son.
Miss Maggie Ellis is At work at ID. D.
Hemenway's.
a daughter was recently born to Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Smith.
Miss Carrie Flint Of Braintree is at
work at the Central House.
Henry Briggs and Mrs. Jessie Wilson
Of Tyson visited in town last week.
Mr.. Chase recently had a nail stuck into
his leg, which nearly caused him to have
lock jaw.
The Sunday school will hold a picnic
Saturday on Mir. Pages farm In the South
Hollow. All are invited.
Luther Brooks and Miss Jessie Spooner
were married last week Wednesday by
Rev. Mr.. Roscoe of Rochester.
George Drake has purchased the Ari
Bailey farm and is soon to move there.
All his old friends will be glad to welcome
him back to town.
Mics Carpenter OF Tyson teaches in
Dist. No. / Miss Tarbell OF Tyson, the
school at the Corner; Mrs. A bbie Markham,
in South Hollow; Miss Clara Dimick, in
North Hollow, and Miss Ethel Eaton on
the West Hill.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

On account Of poor health wish TO sell
my residence and grounds situated on
Church street and only live minutes walk
from postotliee and railroad station.
House q by 80 with ell Is by 20, six
rooms, pantry and halls, Ray window and
p0rches. Fine cellar under whole. Lot
is 30 n. front by IA rods deep. Concrete
walk and drive, fine lawn and garden.
Excellent drainage, also fine water, which
is rented For further information me
quire OF 4W W. G. WALDO, Bethel, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Newest IDEAS in theFrencb
Model Corset, with a bT
line Of Thompson's Glow
Fitting and other popular
corsets at a variety Of prices IN
suit everybody.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Moments are useless il trifed away;and
they are dangerously wasted il consumed
by delay in cases where One Minute Cure
would bring immediate relief. E.E Evans
a Co., Randolph; KIP. Stockwell Bethel;
NJ. j. Sargent Son, SO. Royalton; A. Il.
Hood & Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-09

Extra large and fine line !.
Light and Dark Outipss
fine dark ginghams and aeecs5l
goods,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
Ribbon Selling.
More Ribbons To MOrrOW.

Variety almost double that Of any form
or season. Our Ribbon Department is
mogt wonderful place these days, busy all
the time. Every day offers some new at
traction.
For tomorrow. All-Silk. Cord-Edee Tax
fcta Ribbons. IL Inches wide, ali the
new spring shades. also black and whitc,
worth &c.. price lJc.
4-inch All-Silk TaNota Ribbon an
shades and black and white, was -'c.' ioF
l9c.
All colors Taffota Ribbon. - inches
wide with fancy gauze edge. can De hau
plain or moired, price now zle. .,.,.
4-inch All-Silk White MORE Iaitcta' win
colOred borders. for 13c.
Satln-SUipod Gauze Ribbons inches
wide. Doc. an colors.
Black Gauzc Ribbons, colored SATIN
edges. inches, l9c.
Plaid Ribbon. an colors. 3 IL incneS
wide. for % and 25c.
Au-Slk Plaid Taffeta Ribbon. win
black satin stripes. IL inches wide, Tor
4Sc. usual &C. quality
Extra qualities French Novoltles IN
Plaid Satin Ribbon. alike ON both sides'
width II inches. price csc.
Satin-Striped Black Gauze Ribbon, IL
inches wide. price SO and 4gc.
French MORE Taicta Ribbons. black.
our own importations. and uncqualed for
quality and price. an widths. Sc. Z. lc.,
r. &c.. IT, 1jc. 10. lSc., y. DC, gu, -'c.,
40 CSC: 3D. &c.. co. 5sc. ,.
You must examine tho qulNly or il"'
Riblcn 20 apptecicte the value oHcr'd.
Nevcts I'm AN the new spring shades TOT
millinery and reck wear, also htndsoH'
effects I'm delicate shades Of Mirror Vel
vets, price g. 80 and s. per yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
TUE RE1SON mr. GOyHRNOR DID
Nor ANNOUNCE NLW DIRLCTOKs.
some Of the 4 ppointees Did Not own stock
of the Company ~ Required by Law
Tr. eel to Bay some.

RALEIGH. y. c.. March 2p.-Special.-
The Superintendent oil Public instruction
IS sending out the new 9ublc-schooi
law. which is certainly great improve
mcnt on the very detective one OF l'''.
Miss Edna robertson. the executive
clerk, will retire from that position April
Ist. II seems that her appointment was
only tcmporary-du the legislative
session.
by the middle OF next week. the Gov
ernor will. IL is now minated. make
public the names of the new directors
Of the North Carolina railway. Inc
statement is made that the Governor mas
had to mako changes in these as some
own no stock .n the road, and AS d.
rector Is required 90 own at least HNe
shares. The statement also is made tna1
the Governor has been endeaVorih= 10
buy some stock for the new men. anu
possibly has secured sor1e
Work on the Moore County and West
ern railroad has begun at the concord
end The outlook FOR railway cohatruc-
ton I'm the State is more promising thah
in seven or eight years.
THE LAND TAX.
The total amount Of the direct lahd tax
which was unclaimed was s62.VO. OF
this $4,000 was used in making the state
exhibit at the Worlds Fair and the re-
mainder was covered into the Treasury.
Thomas Buroh. the negro burglar. VINO
was shot here W. on trial yesterday
afternoon. and Wa duly committed 10
Jail.
Tho city will receive in handsome style
the editors from tie New England and
Middle States who are TO arrive on
special excursion over the Seaooard AIT
Line April "a.
The sales Of commercial fertilizers this
season are expected 20 equal or nearly
equal those OF last season. which proke
the record. The outlook is that, IN spite
Of an efforts to secure a reduction OF
the acreage. very large cotton crop
will be planted. 30 less than L'"'V0J
tax-tags. each for @ 200-pound sack were
sold in 1896.
Inquiry was made as 70 why Senator
Ed. Clark. OF the new penitentary board
was so extremely anxious % take charge
~ all the Offices nj nee. and IL is learned
that it is because he desires 70 have
the control Of the Halifax convict farm.
The funeral OF William G.. Burkhead
rsa.. was heIu her. to-day. from Eden
ton-sfreet VI. r.. church. OF which his
flther was formerly the pastor.
BANK STATEMENT
Tho quarterly statement OF the ninety
on o banks in the state shows S'as5si'
capital. sI1n.122 surplus: Sn5.f29 undivided
pro fits: S97oio3 individual deposits SUD-
ioct 10 check. $1,000 of hank-notes cur
rent: sGo900O i'm gold and $4,000 in SILVER
on hand.
The revenue officers Of Carthage day
before yesterday found notorious moon
sinner secroted in a trunk in his house.
Re is now 90 fail.
ono Il tho several acts regarding tie
Atlantic and Nortt Carolina railway.
which was ratified - tho late legislative
session. IS 10 give power 10 the Cover
nor 10 throw tho rad into receiver g
hands. iri case there is any attempt 10
balk his purpose. Tho receivershlD can
continue as long as desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
4 Miniature BOerS Wagon.

WINSTON. y. c.. March 20.-Spocial.-
The museum department OF the Salem
Female Academy and College has been
gathering Tor some years past interesting
specimens from foreign lands bearing
upon the life and habits Of the people.
or showing natural objects OF interest
\ few days since a box was received
from distant South Africa. containing
an article Of natural interest. IL was
an exact miniature reproduction OF the
large wagons used by the Beers or farm
crs as they moved northward from Cape
Colony &c Orange Free state and later
still farther north 10 the Transyaal.
The miniature wagon is an exact rep
resentation OF the great vehicles used
during the past generation or two for long
and rough journeys. IL is about foot
high and a foot and half long. with
the yckes for the oxen. the length Is
about four feet
The interesting part OF this model
wagon Is that 1t was made by native
OF South Africa with his pocket-knite
only. The Rev. Mr.. Poyet. a Moravlan
missionary 'who resided in Salem several
years ago for his health). now in South
Africa, purchased 1t and SAINT 1t to Cape
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

\ Negro sport Pa,sa Unique Bet on the
the pefeat of Pugiii-t Corbett.

DURHAM. y. O. March 2o-special-
As time posses the fight for the municipal
offices ,ya,.es warmer. and candidates ln-
..r,..e Tf.. latest announcement Tor inc
-r.yor41tv is l.. n. Briggs. IL is thought
bovcver. Dat tie fight Will narrow down
nefore election day 20 NJ. j.. McCoWn anu
- q Nfan.um. The town aldermen VIII
lac comD0s,d 0f new men entirely uul
VINO they viii be cannot now be conJec-
tured.
James a. Check. Of Orange. was here
Yesterday. He is am applicant Tor the
Couoctorship Of the Eastern District
strongly endorsed. and having in his favor
the hard and effective work he did for
senator Pritchard. lie was hopeful. but
bv no means confident Of getting the
place.
IL is rumored here in Republican circles
that cX-Shcri0 John r. Rigsbee. Of this
county. has fair chance of getting
Marsh O. D. CAROLS place in the East
ern District and that Pat O'Bricn. an
employe OF the Duke factory. is slated as
the, n.yt postmaster of Durham.
4 unique bet was paid here last night
BY = colored man. who agreed 20 eat a
cat i' Corbett did not whip Fitzsimons.
4 fat tom cat was barbcoucd. and IN the
presence ~ some hundred witnesses the
Afro American eat small portion OF the
feline with seeming relish. 10 was pall-
table looking and smelling dish.
Durham has a musical prodigy IN little
Mar Loom Smith. daughter Of Dr.
Julian a. Smith. She s. only five years
OF axe. and reads and PLAYS the most diff
cult music ON tho piano. with the accuracy
and emphasis OF an experienced perform
or.