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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

ton, and he took up the preparation of
q series of logarithms. Interest in the
work grew upon him as it progressed,
and he has made it his avocation out
OF business hours in all the years since.
The tables include logarithms for each
second OF every angle up to two de-
grees, and for every 10 seconds from
two degrees to 80 degrees, and the log
arithms OF integral numbers up to
100000. These are carried out to 10
places, although the calculation was
made to II places. the 10th figure be-
ing determined by the last two. In
addition to the tables themselves, the
general has prepared an accompanying
statement, or explanation, of the theo-
ry and use of logarithms, and the en-
tire work comprises $50 printed pages.
There has been no computation of
the sort since the tables of Won Vega,
the German mathematician, which
were published in 1894. In comparing
his work with that of the German
Gen. Duffeld has found more thai 100
errors in his predecessors computa-
tions, and MI. School, chief computer
of the survey, who has been at work
upon the calculations connected with
the transcontinental arc, the triangu-
lation Of which was completed by the
survey last year, after more than so
years of titful labor upon it, has found
80 odd himself, in addition to those
discovered by Gen. Duffeld, come of
them as high up as the third figure in
the decimal. In order to make the
present tables as nearly Topographic
cally perfect as possible, the proofs are
subject to five revisions. The work is
monumental one, and by publishing
it in the form he has chosen, Gen.
Duffeld donates it to the public, his
only profit being the satisfaction that
comes to him from knowledge that
thereby he has contributed something
substantial to the total sum OF 1ntorma-
ton under the direction of Congress.
Washington Letter in New York
Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
NEW YORK UPON LOGARITHMs.
Gen. Duffelds Monumental Work Just
Completed.

Since coming into the survey sew
eral years ago, Gen Duffeld, the super
intendent, has completed work upon
logarithms which has occupied his
spare time for a period of more than
80 years. Despite the criticisms that
lave been made by a discharged en-
ploye of the survey upon both the ac-
curacy and the availability OF the
v erik, Secretary Gage has directed that
ii be made part of the forthcoming
annual report OF the superintendent of
the survey, and is now in press. Gen.
Duffeld entered upon the undertaking
when confined to his room after the
battle OF Murfreesboro, in which he
was wounded in the groin and the left
thigh. The pain from the injuries
vas so intense that he could find relief
only in some form of mental applica-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
GEORGIA WOMAN REBUKED.
Boston transcripts Garments on
Defense of Southern Lynchings.

The Boston Transcript, in recent
editorial, roundly scored Mrs. w. P.
FELTON,, the Georgia woman who few
days ago made sensational speech in
fovor Of lynching. The Transcript
says:
addresses before agricultural asso-
Citations sometimes take strange di-
rections, which lead far away from the
interests which such associations are
organized to promote, but never was
one stranger or more startling than
that delivered by Mrs. w. Z. FELTON,
of Gainesville, Ga, before the Agricui-
tural society of that state. She is the
wife of an eX-congressman, and was
one Of the board OF women managers
of the Worlds fair of Chicago, clearly
prominent figure and responsible
character in social life and public
affairs. After an impassioned plea
we'll calculated to fire and CONDUIT
tible southern heart, she made this
significant declaration:
And say, with due respect to all
who listen to me, that as long as your
politicians take the colored man into
their embrace on election day and
make him think he is man and
brother, so long will lynching prevail.
because the cause of it will grow and
increase, for familiarity breeds con-
The women of the south were the
tempt
most ardent rebels during the war. and
have been the most irreconcilable
since, but we should be sorry to believe
that they would now be foremost in
stimulating and developing the ten
Gency to employment OF lynch law,
which has already reached point
where it casts a reproach and blight
upon the state. If the colored man is
II ade to feel that he is not man and
brother-and certainly he has not been
unduly encouraged in equal human
rights that he may have formed-how
can he now me blamed for acting the
,art assigned him and sometimes be-
ing brute? Perhaps the wonder is
that in the midst of such an almost
voice, the colored element should to so
coice, the colored element should to so
great an extent adhere to progressive
human standards, and when it comes
to declaring who are the wild beasts of
Georgian society, the black man will
Lot get all the votes"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

The Speaker of the British House
wears a wig and a rooe. The clerks
have similar attire. LYING 10 n lEe
table in front D. them is the golden
mace. which is borne through the lob
by every day in front of the chaplain
and the Speaker as they pass into the
House to omen the proceedings. At II
passes everybody removes his hat out
of respect for what it signifies-the
power and majesty of the free people
of England. 1t is the same mace that
Oliver Cromwell allnuded to when he
entered the commons one day. sword
in hand, and cried out: God has no
use for this parliament. Take away
that oauble Chicago Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
NOTES OF THE DAY.

France makes oyertures for recip-
rocity treaty with the United States.
1t took 235 trains, consisting of 2,507
cars, to transport 10000 odd people
who went to San Francisco in con-
nection with the Christian Endeavor
convention
Dr. Magnus Maclean, one of the
British scientists now in Toronto, has
peen much interested for some time
in investigating the discovery that
fresh water falling through air electri-
fes it negatively, and that salt water
e.ectrifies it positively, and considers
the discovery of the greatest impor-
lance.
Some idea of the size OF Alaska may
be formed when it is known that it
contains an area of SIT 800 square
miles, This is more than twice the
size of Texas. Twelve states of the
size of Pennsylvania could be carved
out of the territory of Alaska, with
enough left over to make a state like
South Carolina.
The goobar is to be made into oil
and -four in Virginia. 1t is used to
the extent of $5,000,000 worth in
France to make oil for toilet soaps
and flour FOR hospitals. The factory
i. to WORK up five tons of peanuts
day yielding 80 gallons of oil worth
81 a gallon, rs gallons of crude oil,
at SO cents. $3.50 pounds of meal
worth cents a pound and as much
more stock Feed worth 60 cents hun
dred
An early work by President Faure
has been discovered in the secondhand
pookstalls of the DUAL Voltaire. 1t is
entitled LIE Havre, it's Commerce, In
dustries and Navigation. Information
Compiled and Annotated by Felix Fau-
re, Consul of His Majesty the King OF
the Hellenes at LIE Havre." On the
title page, for a motto, phrase of Ma
poleon l. is printed: lie Havre, Rouen
and Paris form one :ity. of which the
Seine is the main street" Mr.. Faure
was Greek consul for twelve years,
from 1869 on.
Two women who have conducted
novel business on shares, have dissolV-
ed partnership. They called them
sely es visiting household managers,
heir duty being to take care of homes
during the owners absence and have
them in apple-pie order when they re-
turn. They nave had charge of many
big mansions, and once upon a time
had to call the attention of the board
of health to the awful condition of one
aristocratic domicile. This unique
work is profitable, and the women who
have parted will continue in the bus
iress on their own hook.
BY the death of cat, the Temple
quarter in Paris receives legacy OF
10000 france for its elementary
schools The cats mistress. who died
in 1892, left the money for the main
tenance of her pet cat with the rever-
sion at its death to the district mu-
nicipality If it would look after the
cat. 1t speaks we'll for the honesty OF
the trustees that the cat, which is now
dead at the age of 16 years, should
have survived its miseress five years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

More than 100000 people patronized
the free public lighthouses Of Boston
last month.
The news & observer., 1897-03-07
MY NEIGHBoR TOLD ME

About Hoods Sarsaparilla, and advised
me to try it. This is the kind of advertis-
ing which gives Hoods SarsaparilIa the
largest sales in the world. SFriend tells
friend that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures;
that it gives strength, health, vitality and
yigor, and whole neighberhoods use it
as a family medicine.
The news & observer., 1897-03-07
THE woMEN's EXPOSITION.
Great Interest is Being Manifested and
Fine Exhibits Being Arranged.

Charlotte, N. c. March 6.-(Special)-
The work of the Women's Exposition Of
the Carolinas is progressing rapidly, and
it is hoped all will be in readiness at
the opening.
The large two story buildings are in
course of erection, and the exhibits are
fast being booked for the opening May
1st.
The collection of portraits in the art
department will be notable. Charles
Broadway Rouss, the doner of the Con-
federate Battle Abbey, has loaned his
famous wartime portraits of Gems. Lee
and Stonewall Jackson, painted by
Bouco. The noted portraits of James X.
Polk, Dobbins once secretary of the
navy, and others at the State University
viii be seen.
Details of an Art Photographic Saloon
and Exhibition have been completed, in
conjunction with the Fine Art depart
ment. This will open May 10th, all pho
tographic artists are invited to exhibit.
The Colonial and Confederate depart
ment will contain many valuable relics,
exhibits for this department are solicited.
Requests have come from owners OF
fine Kennels, and a Bench Show, the first
ever held in the State, viii probably be
arranged for.
Applications for the various conces-
sions, which win soon be let, should be
addressed to Mrs. Minnie Hobb Kel-
logg, Gen. Manager, Charlotte, N. @.
Mr.. Frank Mahan is now north visit
ing various artists and exhibitors in Bal
timore, Washington, Philadelphia and
New York in the interest of the EXPOSE
ton.
Ladies are invited to exhibit artistic
needlework and embroidery, decorated
china, and other speciments of womau's
handwork.
South Carolina, as well MS North Caro-
lima, will be represented, as many letters
from that State testify.
JOHN WILDER JENKINS.
The news & observer., 1897-03-07
FIRE UP!

Just start the mills to turnin'
An make 'em sing a song!
Start all the fires to burnin';
We've waited for 'em long!
We're yearnin still were yearnin'
For right to mend the wrong;
SO start the fires to burnin';
We've waited for 'em long!
We've spent four years a-learnin'
That Wall street ruled the throng:
Now, start the mills to turnin';
We've waited for 'em long!
Frank Stanton.
The news & observer., 1897-03-07

HOODS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet efflcacious.
The news & observer., 1897-03-07
ANHEUSER-BUSOH BREWING
ASSN,

recommends the use of the greatest of all
tonics, Malt Murine" and guarantees
the merits claimed fer it. For sale by all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
FOR BASEBALL CRANKS.
Annual Meeting of the National League
in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 9.-Tke annual
nee ing of tie National Bass ball League
was opened at the hotel Walton to-day.
but at much later hour tnan was eA-
peAed. The official program of the
national league gathering moved rather
slowly to-day but the rumors of deals
grew thicker and thicker rs the day and
night progressed. President Young was
authorized to establish an office in the
bus.ne section Of Washington for the
transaction of the league business and
the Boston club was officially awarded
The championship of 1897.
The national board of arbitration then
got together to dispose of matters I'M
finished at last nights session. The
most important subject tefore the board
was the retition of the class A leagues
for A Modification of the drafting clauses
of the national agreement The petition
as presented met with no opposition in
the board and It was decided that its
provisions should be recommended to the
National League for adoption.
The suggested change in the rules for
drafting by the national league provides
that no player can he drafted by the
national league unless he shall
have served at least two years i'll
tie class \. league from which the
draft is desired to he made. Glass A.
consists of the E4s ern, the Western and
tie Atlantic leagues. No change was
asked ty the minor leagues in the draft
ing price, which VIII therefore remain at
$500. The change n the drafting rules
does not prevent the purchase of any
minor league player by national league
club through mutual agreement Of the
cubs interested ard transfers from the
minor TO the major league through put-
chose or tradcs con at any time be made
rs heretofore On suggestion Of Pohn
r. Brush, an amendment to the drafting
clause was also recommended to the
league for approved which grants permls-
sion 70 the national league clubs to loan
a player to a minor league club with
the understanding that the player can be
recalled on thirty days notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
SOME INSURGENTS SURRENDER

Havana. Nov. 9-An official despatch
from Alfonso Y / ], prov nee of Matan-
zas. announces the surrende. there to the
Spanish authorities of an insurgent
force consisting of three officers and ID
privates. who delivered up 80
carbines The insurgpnt officers who
have surrendered are Col. Evaristo Leon,
Major Cuadeloupe Herrara and Capt.
Carlos Cepero.
1t is semi-officially announced that
Cen. Gomez has been attempting to con-
centrate the insurgent forces near Rem
e5;os. the principal northern port of the
prov nee of Santa Clara, and it is added
th"t he was pngaged by Spanish force,
with the result that the insurgents left
nire men killed ON the field.
Capt. General Blanco has issued a cir
crlar to the Spanish military command
crs in the different provinces Of Cuba, in
structing them to favor the owners of
sugar estates by all means in their pow
or and to encourage those who may be
less disposed than Others to grind their
cane. The Captain General is DESTROYS
that sugar cane grinding should proceed
on IL large scale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

in that State. Tammany will he legu-
lar. Thousands Of Democrats who voted
n gainst Bryan in 1896 have already seen
their mistake. McKinleyism will be-
come more intolerable every day. ne
ltrend will all he toward the Democracy
there MS elsewhere, but the chance OF
carving New York in 1900 viii not he
an even one. The moneyed forces there
when massed VIII probably be able to
control again.
The battle ground in 1900 will be the
same as N 1886. the issue VIII be the
same. and the leader will he the SAME
incorrupt be, brave and manly leader
who knows no discouragement in bat-
ting for the right.
The Democrats of New York Will fall
in line and invite Hill and Flower to
come along. provided they accept the
"arb trament of the National conven-
ton" If they cannot do that. they
can sulk IN their tents or help out the
Republicans. Most of them will come
along. when they find that the party -
in no mood for stradde platform or UNI
known candidates.
The day for straddles" and ''straa-
d 'ers'' has passed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
IN A ROW ABOUT BOB.

Marion, Ind, Nov. 9-The Marion
! odge of Elks some time ago admitted
Robert FitZsimmons as member. The
action being an alleged violation of the
rules of the order, the Marion Lodge
was lately commanded by the Grand
Exalted Ruler to expal Fitzsimmons.
The lodge to-day decided to stand by its
imitation and refuse to act until the mat
fer is finally decided by the Supreme
Puler of the order III. B. Detmore, of
Harrisburg, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
NEW YORK EDITOR HERE.
Was Born in North Carolina, But
Moved to Kansas When He Was Two
Years Old-Views ON Hanging.

|
Moved to Kansas When He Was Two
Years Old-Views ON Hanging.
Mr. w. Bob Holland, of the staff of
the New York World, was in Raleigh
yesterday, the guest Of DR.. G. L. Kirby.
Mr.. Holland is a native of Wayne
county, his parents having moved from
that place to Kansas when he was only
two years old. He is a newspaper man
by profession and after a successful
career in Kansas he gravitated to New
York, where he helps to get up the Sun
day World. He says that he is tired Of
| the rush and noise of a great city and
has a mind to return to the home of his
Iparents. He returned to Goldsboro yes
Iterday afternoon and Will be present at
the hanging there to-day.
1.-THE commissioners have ordered a
private hanging he said, "but L very
much doubt if the people from the sec
| ton in which the murder was committed
will submit to private execution. They
will all be in Goldsboro tomorrow, any
way determined to see the murderer
hanged.
Il am not so certain that private
lhangings are as desirable as most people
think. / have heard temperance SER
mon prea ched on the gallows of such
power that it deferred men from drink
ing whiskey for weeks, and almost put
the bar-rooms out of business.
81 always go to hangings because l
am a newspaper man and desire to be
an expert on hangings as veil as upon
lother things. If | don't go to see them,
how would l know whether the sheriff
bungled the job or not? A newspaper
man needs to know all about as many
things as he can"
Mr.. Holland met Capt. Fleming,
former warden of the penitentiary, and
told him that the World came near send
ing him down a year ago to investigate
a story told by the mysterious convict
who tried to create racket by pretend
ing to be the son of some great man.
He says this eX-convict, who had been
sentenced to the penitentiary for rob-
bling a man in Wilmington as he was
going to make a deposit to the bank,
told wonderful story about affairs at
the penitentiary, which the World, after
consideration, decided not to go into.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
soc. and ST. 90, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.

FEDERAL CEMETERIES.-A wri-
err in the New York Sun gives tabu-
ated list of the Federal sold .ers buried
n the Federal cemeteries. From it we
ee that in the Raleigh cemetery the
lumber is 1901. of which number 62G
IRE known and $40 unknown. There are
100 known and 12.035 unknown in the
Salisbury cemetery: III known and
t.517 unknown in the Wilmington Gene
cry: and 2.212 known and 1,091 un
Known in the Newberh cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
STATE NEWS.

L he Greensboro Telegram has enlarg-
ed to seven columns. 1t is a bright AMI
we'll edited paper.
VIII w. Holselow of Villas has pur-
chased the Mrs. Brady hotel property
1T Blowing Rock.-Watauga Democrat.
V. Wallace of this city has received
an order from a New York house for
500 bushels of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
World.
November 18th is the date when Judge
Smonton will hear argument in Rich
mond in the matter of the exceptions to
he rulings of Master Craig in the lease
hearing.
L. L. Fincher, of Buford township
showed us a nugget of gold last Tues
day, which was picked up by cotton
picker in his fields a few days ago. The
nugget weighs five pennyweights. Sew
eral other nuggets have been found on
Mr.. Fincher's place.-Monroe Enquirer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

Hugh J. Grant says the trouble with
Mr.. Bryan is he cannot adapt himself
to changing conditions" Mr.. Grant
is right. Mr.. Bryan is one of those men
who have convictions so deep-seated thar
he cannot change them in n moment. I'll"
believes that right is right whether III
victory or in defeat. The trouble with
Mr.. Bryan" to Mr.. Grant is his strength
with the Democracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

After coughs and colds
the germs of consumption
often gain a foothold.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites will not cure every
case; but, if taken in time,
it will cure many.
Even when the disease is
farther advanced, some re-
markable cures are effected.
In the most advanced stages
it prolongs life, and makes
the days far more comfort
able. Everyone suffering
from consumption needs this
food tonic.
5oc and $I.oo, all druggists.
crnTT &, RONNE Chapncts New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
CHIEF MAGISTRATE PRESENTED

London, Nov. On spite of thick
drizzle and heavy fog, the ancient Gus
tom of presenting the elected chief mag
istrated of London, HorNt;o David
Davies, to the representatives of the
severe. On and to the people, was observ-
ed to-day with success. The usual
throng Of people lined the route and the
decorations were more abundant than
usual
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
MIR. IvEY BACK AGAIN.

Cary. y. c.. Nov. 9.-tSpecal.'-Mr.
Thnd Ivey. after :nducting his success
n into office has returned t" Cary To
1--we here. fIe is one of the officers Of
The Harrison Wagon Company. which
is doing Il good business Mr. lvey WAS
connected with the Business Agency "i
he Stnte Alliance six years and made II
4 financial success
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
MEET FOR CONSULTATION.

Chairman Manly Calls Democratic FXe-
cutive Com to Meet Here Nov. 80
Winston. \. c.. Nov. 9.-(Special.)-
Chairman Manly. Of the State Demo
cratic Executive Committee. has called
r,eeting of the committee for general
consultation tic be held in Raleigh No
vemher 30th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
MAIL STAGE ROBBED.

Guthrie. Oklahoma Territory, Nov. D.
The mail stage running between Che
yenne and Canadian, was held up to-
day by high-waymen, who rified the mail
pouches and secured about $500 III
money and vauables. James Wilson,
the stage driver, has been arrested for
supposed completely in the robbery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

The R-.si Saivr In the world for Cuts
srnisp.. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rhrnm
Sever Sores. Tattpr Chapp-d Handr
'hilhlains COrns and MI SKIN Erul'
tions. and ,..aitIvely cures Piles. " 'r'
nv required II II guaranteed {" Civ
..rf.ct satisfaction ar money refunded
Price % cents per box For sale ny al
iruKYlara
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

Greensboro business houses and resi-
5ences are insured at one half the rate
charged Raleigh. though Raleigh has
the hest fire company. The Chamber
of Commerce last night wisely took ac-
tion to see If Raleigh couldn't get lower
rates. Let all the towns JOIN IN de-
mand for the Greensboro rate!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

The Hayseedsr advert.ses for a lead
er for the Populist party. WHATS the
matter with Col. Andrews? Rumor has
il that he doubts whether it is wise to
continue longer as the leader of the Re-
publican party though he VIII still re-
fees as pay for his services in working
for Mckinley and inaugurating Rus
sell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10
NEW POSTMASTERS.

Washington. u. g.. \"v. o.-Thp fol
lnwin. fonrt h-,'aS> "'>fiiiaSfrr~ were
,,,ninIml in-.a, III North fnr"lina;
b.uInu K \ p"a,,mk Doulie. i
W ,..r,drnm Rich Square. w. ii
Hulerls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-10

The Wilmington Messenger accurate
II takes the measure Of DR.. Taylor
nresident OF Wake Forest College when
il says of him. "Of profound pety. hne
cultivation. and excellent abilities he Is
an ornament to his college and bless
ing to his fellow man,"