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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15

Lieutenant Governor Charles Nj.
Stedman, who lett North Carolina a
few years ago aud located at AT
= e.
lanta, Ga, where he has been Prac-
ticiug law, has decided 10 return 10
North Carolina, aud Will make
Greensboro his future home. There
j. no place in the world that beats
Norm Carolina, when you once find
IT out.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15

The best >aive in tho world for
Cuts, lruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
lshrnm, Fever Sores. letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chiihlalus, Corns. aud
I'll Skin Eruptiens, aud positively
mreS Piles, Or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed u give reftec, salts
faction or money refunded. Price
- cents per box. For safe by "
a Hayes, Druggist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15

There seens to be no manncr OF
doubt that there Will be more cot
than last. There is also an increase
in sales of fertilizers. The farmers
are reported 10 be in good spirits
and are said 10 be working hard
Improved methods Of farming and
more jndlcions n-e OF fertilizers will
result 10 larger yields.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15

Secretary Al.er is pushing the
work OF reject TOR the Mississippi
flood Sufferers aud the distribution
OF %ra,lons among these unfortunate
people, As provided for by Congress
viii prevent ssoed deal OF Suffering
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15
An Idea :: e e: :: : ~:

- Iu1f rosaa: they may bring yoa wealth
rnA sOnS I'm L CO. Patent Alter
eeyA AAnineion D c, for ths.r oiJm px1ss oaa
~10 Hs OF s~o huntrd tnvUn:tooS WAateA.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-04-15

over l250.000 acres OF the ear,l'S
surface are devoted 10 the "cultlva.
ton OF tobacco.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10
SOME BIG CATTLE DEALS.

The Vezie Brothers have just re-
turned from Colorado, Texas, where
they bought 400 head of cattle which
they will Immediately place on full
feed at their farm near Carlyle The
check which they drew through
Northrups' bank to pay for the bunch
was even ten thousand dollars, a
very pretty penny for boys who start
ell in thirty years ago OH rocky
eighty acres and nothing else but
health and industry and pluck.
Josh. Butler went with the NeZies
and brought back 100 head OF cattle
which he will feed on his farms west
of the river.
J. G.. Beatty al,o brought in nearly
hundred head of Colorado cattle
few days ago for his farm on the
Usage.
All of these men are experienced
and successful stock men and will
doubtless realize handsomely on their
investments, as they deserve to and
as everybody hopes they will.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10
The
Semi-WeekIy
Capital.

THE SEMI-WEEKLY CAPITAL is
the great farm and family newspaper
of Kansas. 1t is published every
Tuesday and Friday, and each issue
contains all the news of Kansas and
the world up to the hour of going to
press, for the cost of an ordinary
weekly paper. The average Kansas
farmer gets his mail twice week.
BY So bscribing for the Semi Weekly
Capital he receives a fresh Capital
each time, giving him in condensed
yet complete form the history of the
worlds dOings during the preceding
three days. THE SEMI WEEKLY CAP
ITAL, besides being a newspaper, is a
twice a week magazine of the highest
class, filled with matter interesting TO
every member of the family. Serial
and short stOTies, sketches, cores
pOndence, sermons, anecdotes, humOr,
special matter for the women and for
the boys and girls, all find place in
the columns of the SEMI WEEKLY
CAPITAL.
The REGISTER has made arrange
ments with the publishers whereby it
can offer
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10
@ SAY PEOPLES

Remember we have in our employ
a Practical Upholster and an ex-
perienced Carpet man that has fol-
lowed this business for years. Give
US call in this line. CULBERTsoN
& Son.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10
For Pneumonia

DIR. J. c. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: 81 have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia the past month with good
results"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10
The News of Kansas
and the WOrld--zA

Twice each week, while it is fresh
and interesting, can be obtained
for the cost of an ordinary weekly
paper by reading .. -.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10

John L. Sullivan, the pugilist, an
nounces that he will not be a candi-
date for mayor of Boston at the ap-
preaching election.
Ellen Green, a colored woman OF
Leavenworth, Kan, was convicted in
the United States and given two years
in prison for perjury in pension case.
After an exciting church trial last
ing a week Thomas Anderson, lead
ing citizen of Rio, ILL.,, was expelled
from the Methodist church on the
charge of lying.
A national educational society, aux
iliary to the socialists, has been 10
Gated at Girard, Kan. The first work
will be the establishment of reading
rooms in cities and towns of the state.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10

Under the provisions OF the act OF congress
approved March 5. 1897, for the promotion Of an
international agreement respecting bimetal-
lisn, appointed on the 18th day Of April. 1897.
Hon Edward o. Walcott. Of Colorado; Hon
A6iej z Stevenson Of Illinois and Hon. Charles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

and Emperor William. Prince Hohien-
lobe, rejecting all overtures.
The hurried arrival in Berlin or count
Won Munster Ledenburg, the German
ambassador to France and his SUISSE
auent movements have created sensa-
ton.
In Bavaria, the Democratic Peasant
Federation is rapidly gaining strength.
During the past week two hitherto hos
tile branches of the federation have unit
ed and adopted a joint platform OF tho
most radical nature.
His Majesty has prohibited bicyclists
having access TO the whole of Rominten
district and forests. the reason being
that on the day of His Majesty's arrival
hordes OF bicyclsts were "impudent
enough TO race along the road behind and
I'm front and beside his carriage. soaring
the horses and outspeedlng them"
Miss Leonora Jackson, the young Amer
ican violinist who has just won the
much-coveted music prize. known as the
Mendelssohn Stipendium. formerly resld-
ed in Chicago. She was sent 10 Berlin
fiy MRS Grover Cleveland and other
ladies', then I'm Washington, In order TO
study music under Joachim. This Is tho
first occasion upon which the prize,
amounting to 800 marks, has been won
by an American. The competition arous-
ed the keenest interest, representatives. OF
a score OF countries and Of all parts OF
Germany. taking part in II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Sale Of the Union Pacific.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2-Ex-Governor
Hoadley. counsel for the United states In
the matter Of the United Pacific fore
closure sale, spent several hours to-day
In close conference with Attorney General
McKenna, arranging the details OF the
sale on November lst, and the transfer OF
the governments interest In the property
10 the highest bidder. - -.
II is understood from perfectly trust
worthy sources that the company mas
acceded TO the governments contention
that its lien on the Union Pacific road
includes the Omaha bridge and that II mas
Increased its cash bid so as 10 make the
guarantee offer for the property includ-
ing he sinking fund, now In the treasury,
about &OOOOO0O SO far as can be learn
ed the reorganization committee will be
the only bidder at the sale and in all
probability the transfer will be cOnsum-
mated by the payment OF the purchase
price by December LIST, Jr very soon
thereafter.
treasury officials recognize the fact
that the withdrawal OF the circulation
of si5 100000 in cash at one time might
have very serious effect on the money
market and in consequence are devlsing
NAV be reduced 10 the minimum. No de-
termination OF the question has yet been
reached, but IL seems probable that at
least 10000 900 OF the amount may be plac-
ed on deposit with government depository
banks until January LIST, when II Will be
needed for the rede lptiOn or the . per
rent. subsidy bonds maturing on that
The remainder OF the purchase money;
n Is thought, may be safely transferred
20 the Treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
NOT ENCOURAGING.
Fever Spreading In Bilori-othcr cities
Rsport Fayorabiv.

BILOXI. MISS, Oct. "A study OF the
weeks report does not offer much encour-
aeement as 10 any effective measures hav-
ing been put in practice to check the few
er. The disease has probably invaded
every quarter OF the city and there are
now but few families that do not report
cases Of fever.
From two to three cases. the list has
gradually increased 10 twenty or twenty
five cases a day. The type is becoming
more malignant
Health Boards report:
yellow fever under treatment. ia: total
yellow fever cases TO date, 2Os; deaths to
date. Z: new cases to-day. 16.
McHenry. Miss. reports all fever pa
tients doing well with no new cases.
NEW ORLEANS. oct 2.-Numerous
cases OF yellow fever appeared here to-
dav. as was expected. The weather is
warm and the foci OF infection have in
creased. The malignancy OF the disease.
however. has not been emphasized. There
have been four deaths to-day, hut there
have been discharges OF patients, amonz
them being Mr.. r. +. Reynolds. of the
Illinois Central road. Mr.. Roddy OF the
same road, IS doing we'll The new cases
are widely scattered. No section OF the
city escapes the infection.
Twenty-sx new cases and four deaths
Is the record To-Day.
Governor Foster to-day wired Governor
Culberson. OF Texas. and Governor Nc
Laurin, OF Mississippi. asking for con-
ference Of health officials on the question
Of moving mail and freight matter.
Governor Culberson tonight wired The
following response to Governor Foster:
"In view Of the spread OF yellow fever
there. II Is not believed 10 be safe 10 admit
freight. express or passengers to Texas
from New Orleans. or other infected ports.
But state Health Officer Swearngen will
confer with the authorities named at any
time and place you may appoint"
EDWARDS. MISS, Oct. 2.-There has
been nineteen cases Of fever officially re-
ported to-day and one death.
MOBILE, ALA, oct. Frank Pierre,
a mulatto. on Conception street. is the
one new case to-day; Alexander Sellers,
on Bayou street. near Elmira, was the
one death.
ST. Elmo. Ala. has one case. At Fern
land there are two cases.
At Scranton, Miss. there IS reported to-
day five new cases and three suspicious
cases.
WASHINGTON. Oct. "A telegram
has been sent by Postmaster General Gary
10 President Isaac Levy Of the New Or
leans Board OF Trade regarding the gov
ernment's plans for checking the spread
OF yellow-fever. In which he says:
1--WE propose now TO establish disin-
fecting camps outside Of New Orleans on
every railway and TO meet all mails 10
and from New Orleans at these camps,
not allowing either cars or clerks TO pro-
coed beyond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

no such thing as divorce. Betrayals are
rare. Suits for breach OF promise are
practically unknown. Invasions OF the
household seldom occur. A southerner
who sued man for damages for alienat-
ing his wifes affections simply could not
live IN the country. In every Southern
home stands the sentinel OF the freside-
the shotgun. This may be against the
law, but II keeps things quiet.
suppose that some day we VIII have
n Southern gentleman I'm drama and In
literature. II ought 20 be easy o draw
him. but the painter should forget All
that he has seen OF Hoyt. or Clay Glenn
ent. or Augustus Thomas. We have had
the true New Highlander in books many
times. We have had him on the stage.
"Shore Acres is n notable instance. We
have had the true westerner, althougn
Bret Harte Is not 10 be credited with MS
creation. Let us hope for the true South
errier. There II a literary lead In the
South II some publisher or magazine
editor has the skill and enterprise 20
mine for It'll. s. Garfield. I'm Chicago
Times Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Liberals Arc Vigorous.

LONDON, Oct. 2.-The question ironi-
cally asked by the Conservative press. rel
alive 10 the whereabouts OF the Liberal
leader, Las been answered In trip-ham-
mer style during the past week by the
speeches OF Mr.. John Morley the former
Chief Secretary for Ireland; Mr.. III. III.
Asquith. the former home Secretary. and
Mr. George w. r. Russell former under
Secretary Of State for India
The recent by-election in East Den
bighshire, resulting in a greatly increased
Liberal majority. seems TO be warning
that the people are wearying OF the blum
derng which has marked Lord Salisburys
policy.
Unless the signs are deceiving, trouble
is brewing in West Africa between the
British and the French who. since 1893.
have trebled their protectorate in West
ern soudan. and the great bulk of ac-
lessons to French territory has been
carved out OF country generally regarded
as being within the British sphere OF In
fuance.
A high colonial official OF London said
10 a representative OF the Associated
Press:
"The native ferment amounts 20 no
thing, but the fact Is that the French are
croyd'ng up around Lagos and pushing
us out into the sea, and unless we are re-
habilitated by q commission to deline-
ate the Anglo-French frontier more sue
cessfuly than formerly, there is bound TO
be trouble
The Chancellor OF the Exchequer, Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, returns to London
next week, where his arrival Is eagerly
waited by the United States Monetary
Commissioners.
Public men who are in the best position
10 Judge think that recent developments
foreshadow a negative answer
Major Moses y. Handy, the special
United States commissioner to the Paris
Exposition Of 1900. has had a cordial in
terview with the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs. M. Hanotaux. in regard
10 the objects OF his visit TO Europe, but
he and his associates are dissatisfied with
the small amount OF space allotted to the
United States and threaten to withdraw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Bryton. This play viii serve TO introduce
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne in the leading roles
Thursday aft srnoon Miss Ida Russell
will interpret the title role I'm the comedy
drama 1.-The Clipper" Thursday evening
Miss Incz Mecusker viii head the operate
cast OF the company IN "porcas, while
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne will again be seen
twice on Friday. when Rip Van Wrinkle
will be the matinee underline, with THE
Burglar" n tho evening, when Miss Rus
ell Will also be in the cast. on Saturday
afternoon Miss Mecusker viii be seen In
the name rart Of the comedy opera Miss
Galatea." while the engagement Will be
brought 20 "a close with Miss Harum
Scarum" saturday evening Ida Russell
assuming the principal role.
Manager Van Osten, who Is no stranger
20 Richmond theatre-goor having twice
last season presented his magnificent
spectacle Miss Philadelphia" will again
Introduce his famous Lady symphony
Orchestra al each performance. Special
scenic aud calcium light effects are car
RED by the company and employed al
each performance. Still another feature
~ lend verisimilitude TO an attractive
whole is the presenting between each
act OF the dramas Of novel and up-to-date
speclalities. these including Master Geo
McTernan phenomenal boy soprano
from ST. bartholomew church. New York
city: little Lille Collins character dancer
Miss Bertha Boardman Elton, cornet solo
ist and r. s. Nodine and Josie Emery
in a refined sketch, entitled "Parior
Vaudeville"
All IN an Managers Van Osten and
Ieath must have solved the problem OF
how 20 present a wealth OF amusement
az popular prices. for the rates are hut
ten, twenty and thirty cents with few
choice reserved seats az Fifty cents
The coming engagement OF Hermann
The Great Company with adelaide Herr
mann Leon Hermann and others. VIII
o. one Of the most interesting events in
esy amusement season here. as II ~ sell
doe that two such artistic and gifted
entertainers appear on the same stage
al the same time. The name Hermann is
synononous with magic. mrth and mys-
terry. and these entertainers have won the
right 20 be Acknowledged the foremost in
their lire. as years OF successful enter
tafnments have been given before every
reigning monarch IN Europe and the prin-
cinsi towns and cities OF The United
states. Several new end irnportant illu-
sIons win be 8dded 90 the Hermann re-
pertoira ana Nine. Hermann will pre-
cent al original Transformation dance
that she invented ana has been practie-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
A MOST RADICAL CHANGE.
The house of Meyers TO move after real
dence OF over 90 years' business pros
perity at the corner OF 9th and Broad.

When II was first rurnored that the Dry
Goods stores Of Meyers were 10 move
from their present well-known corner 10
very much larger building, corner
F0ushee and Broad streets. n greater por-
ton Of our citizens refused TO believe the
rumor was true. They would not think
this firm would give up such weli-estap-
lished business stand, and since the tact
has been announced there has been lots
OF speculation as TO why this move was
made. Mr.. Meyer, when seen, SAID that
their business had entirely outgrown
their present establishment, and that the
retail trade was slowly but surely moving
westward. and that they were unwilling
to be left I'm the race OF enterprise, as
they had determined TO always be IN the
forward ranks. lie was very enthusiastic
over the magnificent store that they
would open. and from glance az inc
plans of the contemplated Improvements
one is stunned by the magnincence or the
display that Will be made through these
alterations When seen Mr.. Meyer had
Just come from a conference with his mead
men, where they had discussed the ad-
vantage OF conducting their business AZ
the old stand. Sixth and Broad, IN tue
usual manner until moving day, or
whether II would not be better TO sacriDce
a portion OF the profits for these rev
months and thus have less goods To move
and more new goods with which 10 open
in the new store. A great stumbling
block. however. was the daily arrival OF
new fall and winter goods, which have
been contracted for to be delivered
throughout these three months. including
the latest importations from manutac-
turers OF Cloaks, Dry Goods. Carpets and
Fancy Wares. After carefully consider
ing all these questions II was decided that
by mincing profits of these new goods al
ready received and 10 be received the
sales OF the store will be doubled and
probably trebled, during the three months
before moving, and by moving day the
stock will be reduced to very smali
D. tr
make to-day through the various news
papers in the city, and we are particularly
requested TO state that the prices once
marked on goods for this removal sale
OF the Movers will positively remain the
same until every piece has been as
pOspd Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
NO MEAT NOR MILK.
Great Suffering in Havana-No Money for
Government Employees.

HAVANA. via KEY WEST, FLA, Oct
"a considerable force OF insurgents, ac-
cording TO official advices received here,
attacked the town OF Guaaba, In Puerto
Principe. but were compelled 20 retire af-
ter a fight which lasted two hours. Both
the insurgents and Spanish troops lost
a number of men.
For the past week Havana has been en-
tirely without a supply OF meat and to-
day il has been impossible 10 obtain any
milk. even for the sick and aged. The
hospitals alone have meat but even they
have no milk. This condition OF anairs
among the people OF all social classes.
During the last two days there have
been heavy rains in ali parts of the
Island, and the storms continue.
The Government employees. both civil
and military, have, it Is asserted, re-
ceived no pay In the past seven months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Tho Last Stroke IS the name or
new play by l. n. Morris which will be
presented at the Academy OF Music Tues
day evening. under the direction OF Jacob
Lit. The theme Of the play IS the Cuban
question. and tho author IS credited with
having written "a good drama The SIT
uations are said TO be dramatically strong.
and there Is plenty of local color mixed
In with an abundance Of wholesome, pa
trotic American sentiment Mr. Lit has
staged the piece deliberately and num-
Der Of picturesque scenes are promised
The story tells of the adventures of Rich
ard Vance and American citizen, VINO
has become separated from his wife'
ILcilc. through the Vaccinations ana IN
strumcntality OF one Don Julio valdez
OF the Spanish secret service, VINO Is
himself in love with her Vance believes
his wife 20 be dead, and she has been
taught TO believe that she is dead also
Lucille takes the veil. becomes sister OF
mercy. and goes 10 Cuba as a volunteer
IN the last stroke for liberty. Husband
and wife meet but Lucille mistakenly be-
llcvcs that her vows as nun must stand
between them. Don Julio who now holds
"a commission IN the Cuban army, but 10
stlll n SOY in the Spanish service, plots
10 obtain possession OF a large sum or
money which has been collected FOR the
Cuban Junta. and also 10 have Vance
arrested on the charge OF being n spy,
70 as 20 get him out OF the way. He in
duces Sonora MARTINEZ. a Spanish sym
pathizer. TO assist him. but the latter
discovers that his real purpose IS rob
berry. and that his motives are not
PROMPTED by loyalty 20 the Spanish cause
ana with the aid Of q United states con-
sui and a Cuban priest who is an intense
patrlot she circumvcnts Don Julio, saves
Vance from being shot. and has the trait
orous SOY condemned. Vance and wife
are reunited. The characters Include
hearty. courag COus United states consul
his niece. g bright young creature VINO
has an abiding faith in the stars ana
stripes; q young American Lieutenant
serving cnder Gomez for the excitement
of the thing. and love with the consufs
pretty niece: a noble Cuban priest ana
others Of lesser Importance. The cast Is
an unusually strong one.
The Thomas ID. Van Osten Three star
COMEDY Company" and Miss Philaoel-
phia Lady symphony Orchestra viii on
Wednesday evening inaugurate season
OF seven performances at the Academy OF
Music consisting of four evening ana
three matinee bills. The triple alliance
OF stars heading the organization include
Miss Inez Mecusker. Mr. and Mrs Rod
ert Wayne and Miss Ida Russell. The
repertoire will be drawn upon during the
Richmond engagement I'm the following
manner: Wednesday evening, the Ameri-
can romance. Forgiven made known
here last Thanksgiving day by Frederick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
My ENDORsE GEORG
He 4. the Leading Factor In the Mayoralty
Fight Now.

NEW YORK, oct. 2-Henry George Is
attractine more attention from politicians
than any other factor In the. municipal
campaign. Ii was learned to-day that a
movement IS on foot among the rank ana ana
re0uIar nominee and In a monster mass
meetIng. nominate Henry George on tho
CHICAGO platform. with such additional
blanks as the local situation may call for.
The rnovement has developed 10 the
EVENT ~ a meeting OF its promoters in
formally and tomorrow they will meet
and formally organize. A platform has
bes1 prepared and at to-morrow's meeting
will be formally adopted.