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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-13
The Dear "Old"Woman.


When all has been said and done,
when the new woman has become an es-
tablished parsonage among us, and has
advanced in years as well as in wisdom
and honor, there will still be one thing
for the world to regret and sigh for
we shall have no more fat old ladies,
bless EN-! says writer in Scribner's
Magazine. For, of course, the new
woman, trained from her youth in the
most approved and effective methods OF
physical culture, with all her superior
knowledge Of how to control bodily
conditions, to put off flesh and take it
on at will, will never, even in her old
age, commit the error of growing stout,
So that, when the present generation OF
old ladies, our mistaken-some might
say misshapen-aunts and grandmoth-
ers, are laid forest, there will be nobody
left to fill their wide arm chairs by the
Preside (the new grandmothers will
probably be in the gymnasium and the
world will know a want which no Sill
periority Of the new woman can satisfy.
This loss will not be felt at once; twill
steal gradually upon us as the shadow
steals over the lawn, and there may
even be some in those progressive days
80 thin and long and slim in mind" as
not to recognize it as loss at all. But
these persons will be the ones who
never knew in childhood-for it is upon
the children that the loss will fall heav-
itst-the blessedness of having stout
aunt or grandmother within whose
radiance OF serenity and good-nature
they crept as into the sunlight when the
world suddenly turned bleak and
cheerless face upon their souls.
An umbrella, with transparent COW
ering, has been invented in London, en-
Aiding the holder to see where he is
going when he holds 1t before his face.
But what is really needed is some de
vice which will tell where the umbrella
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-13

A Topeka cat walked 600 miles from
Indiana to get back to Kansas. Even
the animals come back.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-29
A soLulER'- kATTLErlEI-D.
.RT-rt.R TO MS SREETHEART.

-. aa 3D. H o.
Iucv aimed 90 lc rcckoncd in the New
England caste OF Nerc dc We're and u ro-
mantle imptfisc born on the treacherous
field of death found no Vulnerable place IN
her armor OF propriety. was confused, 10
state il mildly. almost desperate, but When
the field of 1var,yiis reached again devotion
to the fighting offered "a good antidote' ana
the exciting work which followed helped 10
turn that affection most speedily from an
object 50 unworthy
In this great campaign came the climax
of interest concerning this stamp. II had
now come iu le priced with something oi
tbgt rrrsonal vcucutiun We give TO charms
week hcforr Richmond and Petersburg
tcll into the Union hands was aroused
from % sleep on the outpost hivUuuc in front
Of the latter city by % rough shaking and
felt myself hurried of by force toward
Lees lines Our men had been surprised.
1t was very dark, and the Conlederates
found such heavy fighting ahead OF them
when our forces received the alarm that
they had TO disregard the handful of pris.
opers taken. and so before daylight ! found
opportunity to steal away from the pres
ence Of the troops Some greenbacks con
cealed on me purchased seclusion for the
time and also good suit OF Confederate
clothing. An old negro in a hut between
the forts and the city helped me to these,
and ] found him "a shrcwd adviser besides
He told me tu go into thcinteriorof Dixie.
He said that all about the army lines or
ders were strict and close watch was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-29

RAD THIs BEEN GoOD / WOULD HAVE PAID
FOR TIiE RoY'S ORANGE"
kent. but away from the lines men came
and went pretty much mt pleasure. One
circumstance favored me and controlled all
my subsequent experiences Although
was an old CampaigneF, | was beardless
hoy, with fair skin, and actually appeared
like a schoolbOy rather than a soldier in
the field. Weather bronze and hattie CRIME
had not taken hold In my case and this old
man raised my hopes many degrees when
he derlaret contemptuously at our leave
taking. Nobody Rwinc to bother wiv sich
baby trash like yo. ="
In ten days ! made the circuit OF the
whole army OF Lee and reached we'll known
ground on the RAppahannock, near Fred
erickshurR found that Federal cavalry
was posted on the north bank opposite,
and concluded 20 join Il at ones and trust
for a welcome despite my suit Of gray. I
spied ott my route In ths morning, and
then went 90 sleep away tho day In an iso-
lated harm. At dusk thst day was de-
teEinined to cross the stream 10 the On xairy
camp. But during the day, while slept,
the sruuts Of the camp raided tho whole
region along that hank OF tha river, and ]
was made prisoner TO my own men. Ev-
erything was against me, and my treat
ment was rough, for the story told was
declared a lie I'VE have too much Of
that, = said the leader. It appeared that
some of the river patrol had heen foully
murdered shortly before by treacherous
citizens Or Ruerrillas, and the comrades Of
the victims were bent on speedy revenga
They had secured nine other stragglers
like myself, some in civilian and some In
Confederate army dress. These unfortu-
mates were hidden in a wooded vale he-
yond reach Of discovery and rescue, and
here they were pleading for q ohAnos Of
life by military trial under the authorities
at Washington. To their petitions now
added mine. But the ma jority Of the guard
advocated summary measures. Ny situa-
tion was u trying one. There was not a
scrap of documentary evidence sbout me
for Identification. When taken by the enc
my, wore an overcOat, In the pocket of
which always rested my Bible The hy leaf
was missing, and henos bore no record. I
kept II wrapped In gum cover to preserve
1t, and hatween its leaves, incaaed In .
folded strip OF blue tissue, WAS the torn
postage stamp, the contriYancn sarvinR as
. place mark and a mementO as we'll. In
the trnnsfornation made at the time OF
capture and escape had parted with ali
else that belonged 70 me as a Union col.
dier. sVsu my United States uDdercloth-
ing, shoes and stockings. The patrol
which now had ua In charge was aa out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
HIS VICTIM II YEARS OLD
SHE HAS SINCE DIED OF HER
INJURIES.
SHE RESIDES IN CHOWAN COUNTY
The Crime Was Committed a Month Ago,
But Davis Did Not Reach His Home
Here Until About One
Week Ago.

An important arrest was made here
Monday night, when Officer Lambeth
caught George Davis, Alias DR.. Davis,
wanted in Chowan county, for rape.
Davis criminally assaulted a little IL
year-old girl in Chowan county about a
month ago, inhicting such injuries upon
her that she has since died. A reward
was at once oered for him by the Gov
ern0r and descriptions Of him sent all over
the State. And Monday night he was
captured at his home in the Fourth ward
of this city.
He is a negro Of about SO years Of age,
and is well known here, having worked
and resided here all his life. 1t is not
known that he was ever before in any
serious trouble.
About year ago he went off down to
the eastern part of the State to work
he says to Norfolk. 1t was while he
| was in that section that the crime with
which he stands charged was commit
ted. He returned to Raleigh last week.
The rape was committed July Sth.
Davis denies bitterly that he is the
guilty man, and declares that he was
in Norfolk when the crime was commit
ted. But Davis description fits too ac-
curately the description of the Davis
who committed the crime for there to be
any doubt about his identity.
However, to guard against any posi-
BILE mistake Chief of Police Norwood yes
terday afternoon had some pictures of
Davis taken and sent them to the sheriff
of Chowan county, accompanied by an
acl 1rate written description OF the man.
1t is excepted that an officer will
reach here either tonight or tomorrow
to take Davis back to Chowan to answer
for his fendish deed
The charge will be a double one-rape
and murder-and if he is really the man
wanted there will be no chance for him
to save his neck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
SHE WAS NO FILIBUSTER.

The Detention of the Blanche Morgan
May Cost the Government Demur-
rage.
Washington, Aug. 10-The govern
ment will order the release of the ,hoon-
er Blanche Morgan, now detained at
Bridgeport, Conn, as a suspected fill
buster. Capt. Very, representing the
government at the Bridgeport ammuni-
ton works was at the department to.dSy
and stated that the ammunition found
on the Morgan belonged to the govern
ment and was being shipped to New
York. 1t may be that the government
may be called to pay a bill for demur-
rage growing out of the comedy OF err
rors involving the detention of the Nor
gan. 1t is said at the War Department
that the Morgan is a powder boat be-
longing to the Dupont Powder Compa-
ny, and that for many years she has
been engaged in the sole business CT car
rying powder from the Dupont Mills in
Delaware to the ammunition facto-
ries in Connecticut. A powder boat is
surrounded by regulations as to danger
flags and lights that mark her easily
among water craft. On her return trips
the Morgan has been accommodating the
Dupont's customers by taking their fix
ed ammunition away from the factories
and delivering it at the government
arsenals or outgoing steamers at New
York. 1t is thought at the Department
that such boat would be well known
at Bridgeport. The American Ordnance
Company through Vice-President Very
has been actively at work to secure the
release of the Morgan. Upon the repre-
sentatiOns Of Mr.. Very, the War De-
partment last night sent a couple Of de-
cidedly positive kilograms to the Treasury
officials at Bridgeport, requesting the
prompt release Of the schooner. This
was ordered this afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF AMY NORTH CAROLINA Ds2 PAPER
HAVANA IN MOURNING.
The Assassination of Canovas Was Re,
eeived with Expressions OF Sorrow.

ceived with Expressions of Sorrow.
Havana, Aug. 10.-The official an
of the assassination of Senor
Canovas del Castillo. the Spanish pre-
mier, was published today in the Official
Gazette and the other local newspapers.
As n mark of respect for the deceased
statesman, the stores are closed and the
stock exchange and produce exchange
have suspended business. The leading
thoroughfares are being hung with black
drapery and other signs OF mourning are
displayed about he city.
The crime of Coli is being earnestly
discussed on all sides. The news Of the
premier's murder was great shock and
a surprise to all classes and expressions
OF sorrow are everywhere to be heard.
The dying exclamation of Canovas: "As-
sassin,! Long live Spain!!' is the subject
of considerable comment in the news
papers. They all printed editorials ex-
pressing great sorrow at the death of the
Spanish minister and the great loss sus-
tanned by the Spanish nation and dwell
upon the public and private virtues of the
deceased statesman while regretting his
disappearance in these critical times. The
future is referred to almost with appre-
hension, although the people are asked
to trust in the patriotism of the Spanish
statesmen and in the loyalty of the
Spaniards in both hemispheres in order
to prevent further trouble for Spain.
The appearance Of afternoon editions
Of the newspapers OF Havana, with the
details of the assassination was most
eagerly awaited today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
VIRGINIA'S CONVENTION
l548 DEMOCRATS AT ROANOKE WILL
NOMINATE A ASTATE TICKET.
J. Hoge Tyler in the Lead For Governor -0p-
position to Primary Plan For
Senators,

Roanoke, Va, Aug. 10.-The Demo-
cratic State convention which as
sembles in the opera house to-
morrow at noon will be one
of the most representative bodies of the
kind gathered in Virginia for some time.
The membership consists Of 1913 dele
gates, most of whom will be present. The
convention will nominate Governor. Lieu
tenant Governor, Attorney General AMI
ad1pt Platform of principles upon which
the contest this year is to be waged. 1t
is conceded that J. HOge Tyler will be
nominated for Governor on the first bal
lot, and by an overwhelming majority.
His opponent will be State Chairman j.
Taylor Ellyson.
The city is crowded tonight with dele
gates and leading party men. Among
the latter here are United States Sena-
tors Daniel and Martin; the candidates
for Governor, Maj. Tyler and Mr.. Ely
son, and those for Lieutenant Governor,
and Attorney General, and most of the
Congressional delegation of the State.
At a melting tonight of the State COM
mittee, Mr.. G. d. Letcher, of Lexington,
was chosen temporary chairman of the
convention. The other temporary of
ficers are Secretary, Col. John Bell;
J. S. McDemott, sergeant-at-arms. The
convention will reaffrm the Chicago
platform and make the free coinage of
silver the overshadowing issue. The
most interesting feature of the proceed
ings promises to be the attempt to adopt
a primary plan for the nomination of
Democratic candidates for the United
States Senate in this State. This prop
osition will be advocated by some of the
most prominent leaders. 1t will, how
ever, meet with decided opposition in
equally prominent circles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
THE NEGRO IDENTIFIED
THE OUTRAGER OF MISS HEN
DERSON WAS BOB BRACKRTT
FRONT DOOR WAS SOON BATTERED DOWN
The Beast Confessed and Rush Was Made
For the Cells and the Steel Doors,
But He Had Been Spri-
ted Away.
ted Away.

Asheyille, N. c., Aug. 1.0-Bob Brack-
ett, the negro who assaulted Miss kittie
Henderson near here yesterday, was
caught this morning and fully identified.
Later he confessed the crime. He was
lodged in the county Jail here.
At $50 p. m. a mob stormed the Jail
and sooR battered in the front door. A
rush was made for the cells and the steel
doors are now being cut down. 1t is re-
ported that the negro was spirited away
about Z p. IN. If he is in the Jail he will be
lynched before morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
SHOT HIS PURSUER.
Train Robber Sullivan Shot S. M. Alli-
son Rather Than be Taken.

Cullman, Ala, Aug. los. NJ. ALI
son, of this city, was shot last night in
the upper part of this county by George
w. Sullivan, whom he was endeavoring
to arrest. Sullivan is wanted by the
Southern Expresse Company for train
robbery in Arkansas.
Sullivan, who was recognized through
the pictures that had been sent out of
him, was found at the house Of a Mr..
Smithers, three miles north of town about
IL o'clock last night. A knock on the
door was answered by its being opened,
and stepping in the pursuers found their
man lying on a pallet on the floor. Sulli-
van Immediately raised himself to a sit
ting position and asked, do you want
me| Allison answered, ''If your name
is Sullivan l do" The latter raised him
self and his pistol at the same time and
| fired. The ball entered the neck. Allison
fell and for some time it was thought he
was dead. Sullivan fed without shoes or
hat. He went to Falkville this morning
and surrendered, saying he killed man
and feared violence. He is in custody at
Decatur, and will be brought here tomor-
row. Allison is lying in a critical condi-
ton at his home here. The reward for
Sullivan is $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
RETURNS FOR COTTON.
A Marked Improvement With North
Carolina Well in the Swim.

Washington, Aug. 10-The returns for
cotton to the Department of Agriculture
indicate an average condition of S6.9
on August /, as compared with $50 on
July l, an increase of nine tenths Of one
point. The average condition August J.,
1896 was S0.1 and the average condition
on August for the last ten years is S6.1.
There has been a decided improve
ment in Georgia, North Carolina and
South Carolina where the conditions
have advanced ten, seven and six points
respectively. In the lower Mississippi
valley the improvement is much less
marked and in Texas there is a decline
of ten points. The averages of the States
are as follows:
Virginia, 80; North Carolina, 81; South
Carolina, 90; Georgia, 95; Florida, 49,;
Alabama, SS: Mississippi, S5; Louisiana,
90; Texas, rs; Arkansas, 90; Tennessee,
"a; Missouri, So; Indian Territory, "a;
Oklahoma, sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
PLANTS STARTING UP.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 1O.-After a
shut down of six weeks the Delaware
Iron Works at New Castle resumed ope-
erations yesterday, giving employment to
between 400 and 500 persons. The weld
ing and two bending furnaces were
started and the company is said to have
plenty Of orders.
1t is said that the big wall paper fac
tory at Newark viii soon begin opera
tions, and there is talk Of starting a shoe
factory.
The force of workmen has been in
creased at the Edgemoor Iron Company s
mills near here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
WARNING TO KLONDYKERS.

Secretary Bliss Calls Attention to the
Privations and Dangers Incident to the
Journey.
Washington. Aug. 10.-Secretary Bliss,
has taken cognizance of the rush to the
Klondyke gold fields and Alaska and
has issued the following warning to the
general public:
To whom it may concern:
In view of information received at
this department that three thousand per-
sons with two thousand tons of bag
gage and freight are now waiting at the
entrance of White Pass, in Alaska, for
an opportunity to cross the mountains
to the Yukon river, and that many more
are preparing to join them, / deem it
proper to call the attention of all who
contemplate making the trip 70 the ex-
posure, privation, suffering and danger
incident thereto at this advanced period
of the season. even if they should sue
eeed in crossing the mountains. To reach
Dawson City, when over the pass, seven
hundred miles of difficult navigation on
the Yukon river, without adequate
means of transportation, will still be be-
fore them and it is doubtful if the jour
ney can be completed before the river
is closed by ice.
l am moved to draw public notice 10
these conditions by the gravity of the
possible consequences to people detained
in the mountainous wilderness during
five or six months of an arctic winter,
where no relief can reach them however
great the need.
c. y. BLISS,
Secretary Of the Interior.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
BIG SUIT AGAINST UNCLE SAM.

The Cramps Want $1,700,00O for AL
legged Delays and Defaults.
Washington, Aug. 1O.-The William
Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine
Building Company, of Philadelphia, to-
day brought suit against the United
States government in the court of claims
to recover damages alleged to have been
incurred by the company in building the
battleships Massachusetts, Iowa, and In
diana and the cruisers New York, Brook
lyn and Columbia. The complainants
cite delays and defaults of the United
States in furnishing the armor plate and
plans under contract, as the basis of the
proceedings.
The amounts claimed on the several
suits aggregate $1,736, ,149.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.
The Victors and the Vanquished on the
Bloodless Field of Contest.


Washington, D. c., Aug. 1O.-Today's
game was a game the like of which for
sustained interest and fireworks finish
Washington has not seen for many days.
The Senators tied the score in the eighth
when five hits were made off Fields, and
fuckers home run in the tenth won the
day. Attendance, 700. Score:
Washington .0O11 1000401- 8 2
Philadelphia. 200100300- II 2
Batteries-King and Farrel; Fifield
and Mcfarland. Time-2:10. Umpire -
Kelly.
Louisville, Ky, Aug. 1.0-The Colonels
had their regular off day and the Colts
won as they pleased. Hill was substi-
tuted for Evans after Anson's team had
scored three runs in the fifth inning. At
tendance, 1900. Score:
Louisville L o o 1 o 2 o. 13 4
Chicago % 0 3 o 5 4 Ole IA 3
Batteries-Bvans, Hill and Wilson;
Thornton and Donohue. Umpire-O'Day.
Time-2:30.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug 10.-The Browns
knocked Damann out of the box in the
fifth inning today, scoring five runs.
When the Reds went to bat in their half
Of the fifth the score stood 6 to 3. A base
on balls, an error, two singles, a double
and triple brought in FIVE runs for the
Reds and won the game, as neither side
scored after the fifth inning. Attendance,
1000. Score:
Cincinnati. 1 0 2O5 OOx-S s
st. Louis % 0 o 5 900 o. Is 3
Batteries-Damann, Ehret and Schri-
yer; Lucid and Douglass and Murphy.
Umpire-Clark. Time-2:10.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 10.4To-day' s
game was a batting contest and the
Clevelands had the better of it. This
combined with the loose fielding of the
Pirates gave the home team the victory.
Attendance, 500 Score:
Cleveland, 12OO2OO4x-9 18 l
Pittsburg, OOO211OO1-5 IA 3
Batteries: Young and thinner; Kill
len and Sugden. Umpire, Mcdonald.
Time, 2:20.
Brooklyn, n. Y, Aug 10-The Balti-
mores and Brooklyns played two games
this afternoon. One resulted in an easy
victory for the Champions, while the
| other ended in tie after eight exciting
innings, when darkness prevented furth-
er play. The teams will play another
double header" tomorrow. Attendance,
6,121. Score:
First game
Brooklyn, 100010-3 5
Baltimore, 01001022 80 IA 4
Batteries: Fisher and Grim; Pond and
Clarke. Umpire, Emslie. Time, 2:1O.
Second game
Brooklyn, 00300000-3 6 4
Baltimore, 1000101 0-3
Batteries: Payne and Smith; Corbett
| and Clarke; umpire, Emslie; time, 2:20.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 10.-The work of
Klobedanz in the box to-day was easily
the finest done by any Boston pitcher
| this season, and the New Yorks were de-
feated by the smallest possible score.
But two men hit him safely, he gave but
one base on balls and received perfect
support. Only one New Yorker got as
far as second base. The only run scored
was made by Bergen in the fifth. Sey-
mour's Boston debut was a flattering one.
Both sides felded brilliantly. Attend
ance, 5000. Score:
Boston, O000100OO-1
New York, 000000000-0 1
Batteries: Klobedanz and Bergen;
Seymour and Wilson. Umpires, Lynch
and Carpenter. Time, 1:57.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

COnstantinople, Aug. 10.-The peace
conference met again to-day at Tophaneh
Kiosk, and Tewik Pasha, Turkish Min
ister for Foreign Affairs, submitted fresh
proposals regarding the evacuation of
Thessaly, the indemnity and other is
sues involved. This is likely to cause a
tedious delay
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
sILvER's Low RECORD.

New York, Aug. 10.-Bar silver made
new low record to-day, selling in this
market at 55as cents, 7s cent below the
lowest previous price and 3s below yes
terday's price. The quotation for Mex
lean dollars was 4215 cents. New York
price of silver, the silver dollar is worth
42A cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11
FELIX ROBBINS DROWNED.
The Six-Year-Old Son of Mr. Robbins, of
Charlotte, Swept Out by the Surf at
Carolina Beach.

Wilmington, n c.. Aug. 1O.-Little
Felix Robbins, the six-year-old son OF
Mr.. O. A Robbins, of Charlotte, n. c.,
was drowned while bathing at Carolina
Beach at 6 o'clock this evening. The sea
was unusually heavy and a big breaker
tore the boy from the line to which he
was clinging and swept him outward be-
fore the eyes of his Mortified mother. Dill
gent search was made for the recovery OF
the body, but to no purpose.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11

Richmond, Va, Aug. 10.-The board of
aldermen tonight concurred in the reso-
luton of the common council, inviting
the Grand Army of the Republic to hold
their annual encampment in this city in
1899,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-11

Washington, Aug. 10.-The Nashville
will go into commission for the first
time at Norfolk on the 10Th instant. She
will probably relieve the Helena on the
Florida patrol, enabling the latter vessel
to come north and get ready for cruise
to the China station.