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and not as a punishment for failure to

and not as punishment for failure to
Ipay.
The American and English Encyclo-
lpaedia of Law is also misleading on this
Subject. 1t says: Nor are they taxes)
within the purview of statutes relating
to Imprisonment for debt" and cites as
Its authority the Massachusetts case men
Itioned above, besides one each from west
Virginia and Vermont, all of which, as
Iothers mentioned above, relate to I'M
Iprisonment as means of cOercing the
debtor.
In conclusion, none of the cases cited
in support of the contrary Of my PROPOSE
ton. show that single one of the States
referred to Tor any other, as far as
know, has made it a crime to fail to
pay any tax, and as the question has not
been squarely presented for the courts,
it rmains undecided; therefore we must
depend upon "the reason of the thing"
and say, that if tax is a debt, the act
of the Legislature Furnishing a failure to
pay it is void as being in conflict with the
Constitution abolishing Imprisonment for
debt. except in cases of fraud.
MOSES n. AMIS,
Raleigh. n. c., July ., 1897.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
VICTOR
BICYCLES.
Why You Should Ride a Victor
1T is MADE ENTIRELY OF CRU
CHILE STEEL.

1T is MADE ENTIRELY OF CRU
CHILE STEEL.
This is true of no other bicycle.
EVERY PART is MADE AT THE
SAME FACTORY.
They do not buy parts and put them to-
gether.
A ten thousand dollar guarantee goes
with each machine that 10 castings or
tampings are used.
Il is THE EASIEST RUNNING AND
THE STRONGEST MACHINE
MADE.
A local repair-man here, after examin-
ng all other bicycles and after subjecting
them to severe tests, bought Victor
" .eels to rent. 1T wanted wheels that
would not break down.
THE LADIES WHEEL, THE VIC
TORIA, IS TIL. PRETTIBST AND
DAINTIEST WHEEL MADE,
nd the prices are right-$60. Victors are
from $40 to $65 each. These are 500
Llachines.
Write for Catalogue or call at Harp'a
actory, Morgan street, and inspect the
machines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
Free Cure For Men.
A MICHIGAN MAN OFFERS TO
SEND HIS DISCOVERY FREE.
laims to be a Benefactor to Weakened
Mankind.

Mankind.
There is always more or less suspicion
ttached to anything that is offered free
but sometimes a man so OVert1oWs with
generosity that he cannot rest until his
iscovery is known to the world, in order
that his fellow men may profit by what
he has discovered. 1t is upon this princi-
lie that a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich,
desires to send free to mankind pre-
scription which will cure them of any
orm of nervous debility; relieves them of
II the doubt and uncertainty which such
men are peculiarly liable to and restores
the organs to natural size and vigor. AS
it costs nothing to try the experiment it
ould seem that any man, suffering with
the nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize what
might be the final result, ought to be
eeply interested in a remedy which will
restore them to health, strength and
igor without which they continue to live
an existence of untold misery. AS the
remedy in question was the result of
many years. research as to what cOmbina-
ton would be peculiarly effective in re-
storing to men the strength they need, it
would seem that all men suffering with
any form Of nervous weakness ought to
write for such a remedy at once. A re-
quest to H. @. Odds, Box 1922, Kalama-
2. q, Mich, stating that you are not send
ing for the prescription out Of idle curl
osity, but that you wish to make use of
the medicine by giving it trial, will be
answered promptly and without evidence
to where information came from.
The prescription is sent free and al
though some may wonder how Mr.. Odds
can afforG to give away his discovery,
there is no doubt about the offer being
genuine. Cut IS out and send to Mr..
dds that he may know how you came to
write him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
Pure and
Cheap Ice
Cash.

Retail prices same as last season, which
are lower than other places, as follows:
Delivered from wagons, each morning an
evening, except Sundays, or at factory
EVERY DAY.
Five pounds and less than ten pounds,
at one time, 60c. per 100 pounds.
Ten pounds and less than % pounds at
one time, so cents per 100 pounds.
% pounds and less than 100 pounds at
one time, 40 cents per 100 pounds.
100 pounds and less than 1000 pounds
at one time, 80 cents per 100 pounds.
1000 pounds and less than 1000 pounds
at one time, 80 cents per 100 pounds.
1000 pounds or more at one time, 20
cents per 100 pounds.
Drivers are authorized to sell tickets for
cash by the package at above prices.
They are expected to be accommodating;
to announce their arrival at front gate
and deliver ice there on receipt OF ticket
or money, but will not have time to wait
or leave wagons to deliver ice In houses.
We wish to serve all regularly and re-
quest the cooperation of all the people.
Those wishing ice will please give no
tice a day in advance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
Raleigh, n. c., July .,
BROKE THE LAW OF ETIQUETTE
Fayetteville Observer

The President enjoyed what is no
doubt a unique experience in the history
of our presidents, the receipt of a mes
sage of welcome signed by our Gov
ernor's private sectary in behalf of the
Governor himself. AS the President is
not the Governors official inferior-to
say nothing of the fact that as a guest
he was entitled, under our American
practice, to precidence-this breach of
etiquette is absolutely objectionable.
And none the less so, because no notice
seems to have been taken of it in any
quarter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
Talk About Water.

Nature has supplied us with a remedy
for every disease. Many of the RENE
dies are found in roots, herbs and barks,
and to effect cures the medicinal prop
critics must be extracted and put into
concentrated form, and then properly
compounded.
Nature has also placed some of the
very best medicines in water, common.
" known as mineral water" One of
the best of these is the famous OTTER
BURN LITHIA WvTER. For indigestion,
kidney, bladder and diseases of like ma
ture there is nothing better than Otter
burn Lithla. And the price is moderate.
l handle it in large quantities, and am
the sole dealer in Raleigh. Bring your
own containers and l will furnish the
water at 90 cents for half gallon, 30
cents per gallon, or 80 cents in 5 gallon
lots. Extra charge if / furnish con-
tainers. By the glass at my soda foun-
tain, carbonated, cents.
]. H. BOBBITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03

soon found that she had real blood
remedy at last She says: "After TAX
ing one dozen bottles of SIS. I am
perfectly we'll, my skin is clear
and healthy and I would not be in
my former condition for two thousand
dollars. Instead ofdrying upthe poison
in my system, like the potash and
arsenic, S.S.S. drove the disease out
through the skin, and I was perma-
,,a,,t1u rid IF If -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
SCpOfula

Is deep-seated blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure. SIS. guaranteed purely
vegetable } is a real blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. Y. T. Buck, of Delaney, Ark, had
Scrofu1a for twenty-five years and most
of the time was under the care of the
doctors who could not relieve her. A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03

specialist said he
could cure her, but
he filled her with
arsenic and potash
which almost ruined
her constitution. She
then took nearly
every so-called blood
medicine and drank
them by the wholesale,
but they did not reach
her trouble. Some
one advised her to try
S.S.S. and she very
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03

resting, and sleeping, that death is the
tempter that holds out money as bait If
a man will take proper care of his health, he
will feel like work, and will find that he can
do all the work that he cares to do within
working hours.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
gets man into working shape and keeps
him there. 1t invigorates the liver, keeps
the digestion in working order the appe-
tite hearty and keen. 1t keeps the blood
pure and plentiful. 1t keeps out and drives
out impurities and disease germs. 1t wards
off nervous and wasting diseases. 1t cures
o8 per cent of all cases of consumption. 1t
IS the product of the life-work of an emf
nent and skillful specialist, DR.. r. V. Pierce,
for thirty wears chief consulting physician
to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buffalo, N. Y. Druggists sell it.
Mrs. L. F. Coates, of Blythebourne, Kings Co.,
N Y writes: "Three years ago, was so sick
could not eat, sleep walk, for coughed all day
and night. My weight was reduced from $50 to
I27 pounds. The first night that slept for hours
at one time, was after had taken three doses of
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical discovery. The of
fensive matter expectorated grew less every day
and when had taken the whole of one bottle /
could sleep all night without coughing, and have
been we'll ever since and weigh I78 pounds"
A good practical, medical book is worth
more in a home than a thousand novels.
Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical Adviser
is that kind of a book 1t contains zoos
pages and over 900 illustrations. A new
edition given away absolutely FREE. If you
want paper-covered copy send 81 one-cent
stamps THE cost of mailing 0niY), to World S
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. Y. For cloth binding, 81 stamps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

fully picked. and are evenly matched "A
close and exciting game is looked for
The gallery 81 the gymnasium Will De
opened for spectators. both ladies' and
gentlemen.
Basket ball r. very fascinating ana
popular game Since It's introduction III
Springfield. Mass. few years ago II
has rapidly spread over the country. and
Is being played in all eymnasums ana
also 40 numerous schools and colleges.
10 has become 50 popular with many OF
the gymnasium boys that some say they
would prefer playing basket bah TO ea'-
ing 70 good dinner.
The Turks VIII line mp tonight as lol-
lows. Marshall. centre: Graves captain
risht forward. Armlstead, LETT forward;
Durcanson. right guard. Burruss, leit
guard The Grccks will try for victory
with Booth centre; A. Crawford. right
forward. Michaux. left forward; w. Csaw-
ford. left guard. and Gregory captain.
right guard. ysical-Director Merrill
will umpire. and Messrs. Laughton and
Bolton will act as timekeeper and scorer
respectively.
The indications are that there viii be
numerous sympathlzers with each side
present to cheer the players on to VIC
tory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Miss Minnie Cox is visiting friends at
703 east Franklin street.
Miss Willie NJ. Sale, of King George
county, is visiting friends and relatives
at 2iOS east Clay street.
District Lodge. No. I, of Good Tenn
plars. will hold its quarterly meeting at
Bclvidere Hall to-day at noon.
Rev. DR.. j. c. Hidden will lecture be-
fore the Mountain Cautauqua AT Waynes-
boro'. August 2Sth. on Symmetrical Cul-
ture'
Colonel John Bell Bigger is rapidly re-
covering from the fail that he had IRON
am electrician on Tuesday. He will be
out in d few days.
.Chief-Cperator Percy Randolph. of the
Fire Alarm Department is on a three
DAYS nirlough. Mr. Randolph is off duty
to attend the wedding Of his brother
Mr.. Pegram Dargan. graduate Of Har-
ward University, viii lecture before the
literature class at the Womans College
this morning on "The Queens Of Ell
Dorado
Mr.. NJ. j. Cullinan. Of Chicago who has
returned from a visit 90 his former home
IN ltt4dll j. SitN4Iir WIN AUG 'N''''i'-''
the family of MI Timothy Kerse, west
Marshall street
Miss AIary NJ. Luce, OF Goochland Court
house is visiting Mrs. William NJ. Temp
kins. M Forest Hi. Mr. William Phil
lips. of Newark n. j., is also visiting
Mrs Tompkins.
The ambulance was called yesterday
morning about 9.fJ o'clock 10 west Leigh
street to attend Jacob Snyder. a city
workman. who was injured by the kick
of a mule. He was treated by DR.. Muck
OILS and carried to his home.
Engineer Tresnon, of the custom-house
building. whose eyes We're seriously in
iured the other day while attempting TO
solder some fencing in the yard OF the
post-ofice was out yesterday, and his
condition Is greatly improved
Richmond Lodge, No. l45. b. p. o. Elks,
held an interesting meeting at Concordia
Han wednesday night Mr.. j. II. Cha
taigne. exalted ruler presiding Five
candidates for antlers were elected. ana
at the next meeting several more appli-
cations will be considered.
Miss Monle G. Callahan Of washington,
daughter OF Mr.. John Callahan. general
manager OF the Norfolk and Washington
Steamship Company and who came TO
Richmond 10 be present at the marriage
of Miss Lena Mahoney aud Air. II. j..
Caravau. Is visiting Mrs Mahoney, OF
north Eighteenth street.
Miss Clara Belle Davis, the young lady
who was thrown from buggy while
riding with Mr.. A. w Patterson on
Tuesday. was reported as doing nicely
Yesterday She has almost recovered
from the shock Mr.. Patterson is rapid
~ recovering from tne effects Of the ac-
cident. and will be cut in a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

STATEMENT CLEARING DURRANT
Asscveration That Rev. Mr.. Gibson
Murdered Blanche Lamont.

MONTE VISTA, COL, May Owl
liam Bryant, an aged inmate Of the Sol
diers' Home at this place. to-day made
a sworn statement TO the effect that
Theodore Durrant. who is under sem
tence of death for the murder of Blanche
Lamont. in Emanuel church, San Fran
cisco. is not guilty Of the crime. but
that Rev. George Gibson, pastor of the
church is the murderer His statement
is as follows:
my name Is William I. Bryant / am
C years old. / have lived IN California
since 1919. up TO March l. 1896. ! am ia
miliar with the location OF the Emanuel
BAPTIST church, in which Blanche La
mont was murdered. i was I'm the
church the night Of the murder. l saw
Rev. j. George Gibson with a woman in
his arms. I'm the body of the church,
going 10 the south corner Of the church.
! heard him say: This Kills that evil
dence.'
~ know Rev. j. George Gibson per-
fectly well. 1 heard the woman groan
n number Of times. as though I'm mortal
agony. 1 make this statement rs an act
OF Justice 10 an innocent man. Theodore
purrant did not murder Blanche La
mont. but Rev j. George Gibson did.
(SignedD WILLIAM 7. BRYANT"
BRYANT has been I'm the home but a few
months. having lived In Denver year
prior TO his admission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Third Ward yesterday afternoon about
2 o'clock The department responded
promptly and found the chimney at
Residence No. 1906 Decatur street In a
blaze. Prompt work extinguished the
fire before damage to any extent was
done. The house was occupied by a
cOlored woman.
The Hastings Court was in session yes
terday for short while. Liquor license
was granted A. q. Belvin to do business
on Twenty-second and Hull street. in
the old stand OF T. l.. Cersley. The
court will adjourn for the term to-mor-
row. This has not been a busy term,
on account OF the Circuit Court being
I'm session and the last term being such
a lengthy one The case OF Lewis John
son against Hocombe was set for yes
terday. but at the request Of the coun-
sci Il was continued until tomorrow.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. w. J. Carter left the city Wednes-
day night for Norfolk.
The next meeting Of the Manchs ster
Bicycle Club will be held on Monday
night.
There will be a german at Leader Hall
tonight by Miss Robins dancing class.
Lily Council will hold bazaar at odd
Fellows Hail. corner Eighth and Hull
streets. beginning May 2ith.
There will be a game Of baseball at
the diamond at Forest Hin Park to-mor-
row afternoon at 4 o'clock between the
Rioters and the Anti-Rooters.
Miss Florence Holland has returned TO
her home. near this city, after an ex-
tended visit TO her cousin, Miss Matte
L. Gillock, at Lexington.
a cottage prayer-meeting Is 10 be held
at the residence OF Mrs. Laing's, corner
Of Hull and Sixth streets, this evening
az o'clock under the auspices of~the
Presbyterian church.
There was nothing Of Importance be-
fore the Circuit Court of Chesterfield
yesterday. but to-day the SANDER suit OF
Boiling (colored) vs.. Kahl viii be heard
The amount sued for IS 5000.
Jackson Council. National Union. No.
636 had an interesting and important
meeting I'm Toney's Hall Tuesday night
After the transaction of routine busi-
ness and an address by the presiding
officer the council proceeded in body
to the icc-cream saloon Of Mr. Henry G..
Jordan. where refreshments were served
I'm abundance. and all present had an
enjoyable time.
officer Jones went over to the base
ball park I'm Richmond yesterday TO ar
rest William Harris (colored), on the
charge of assaulting. cursing. and
abusing Rosa Henderson Harris was
brought to the station-house, where
he was bailed for his appearance before
Mayor Maurice this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

The closing exercises Of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute viii Doe held i'm the
vounc Mems Christian Association Kan
This evening beginning at $50 O'Clock
foe hardly had more successful session
tben the one which is just passing away,
ana N win hc cOmmemoratcd with plea
sent exercises. The programme DIS as
,,r@eeufqti0n of prizes and diplomas 10y
q F r. Burgwyn ana address by Rev
Iabez Hall
Al inc close of the exercises and for q
few dave afterwards. the public viii DE
permitted 20 visit the rooms adjoining the
Young Mems Christian Association HAN
end Examine the drawings and models
executed during the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
RUIN or HIS wIFE's SISTER.
Young NoImer Arrested Here Upon
a Ncry scrions ChnrEc.

Dung NOimcr Arrested Here Upon
IA Very Serious Charge.
Just before the steamship Virginia, Of
the Daytime lifted its gang-plank 20
sail for Baltimore yesterday. Detectives
Tomlinson and Gibson and Police-Ohcer
Kcrse boarded it and arrested Edwin
William Paul Vo,mcr upon the serious
chars, of hctraying his wife's sister
Nolmer only arrived I'm the city from
New York on w ednesday 90 see MS Wlle'
who works 40 the factory of the race
Tobacco Company. and whom. il IS SAID,
he was forced a. marry about a year
ago. The young woman whose ruin was
the cause OF an indictment being found
against Nomer iu the Hustinss Court
here some months ago is Miss Lena
Lotcrz1, his sister-in-law, VINO, 1t is
claimed. was only il years old when
Nolmcr wronecd nor.
Nolmor is rather nicc-lookiug young
man. 22 years OF age, native OF Ne"
York and IS "a son Of a once well-hnoWh
butcher who did business on lower
Franklin street Miss Lotcrza lives at
so. 2309 east Franklin street. and the
acquaintance between her sister. herself
and Nomcr began nearly two years ago
while the young man resided only TWO
doors from them and was attending one
of the medical colleges.
When Nolmer was arrested ne was
arranging to 60 90 Baltimore. ana come
thence to Washington. be says, TO WISH
"a sister. lie stated to q Dispatch man
last night that he had no idea that there
were any charges against him until he
received a letter yesterday from his sis
ter. He said be was perfectly willing TO
face his accusers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
News of the City-HnII Courts.

Judge j. II. Ingram, of Manchester, pre-
sided over the Hastings Court Of Rich
mOnd yesterday James Smith, "a small
negro boy. charged with an assault was
convicted and sent TO Jail for fifteen days.
Captain Tiasley (colored, charged with
assaulting Anderson Field, was acquitted,
and the cross-case of Field was nollc
prosecuted
The Law and Equity Court was en-
gagged yesterday in the trial of the suit
of Mrs Laura j. ClarksOn against John
h. Rose for 5000. The evidence was
concluded. and the case went over until
II o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
THE SALE WAS ENJOINED.
Judge BieIy's Injunction Prevent"
The Talbot House Bcing Put Up.

The handsome Talbot residence on
west Franklin street. advertised TO be
sold 10y public auction yesterday after
noon. was not put up, and the large
crowd that assembled there was disap-
pointed.
The sale had to be declared OFF be-
cause OF a temporary injunction granted
by Judge Rely. of the Supreme Court
upon the petition Of counsel for Union
Theological Seminary, which holds third
mortgage for $4,000. The first mortgage
of $4,000. under which the property was
foreclOsed, is not disputed. but the Semi
nary contends that tho securities pur-
chased on it's account were thought TO
be I'm the nature of a second mortgage
and asks that the rights Of the second
and third mortgage claimants be deter
mined by the court. The second mortgage
is for between $4,000 and $4,000.
Judge Minor of the Law and Equity
Court declined to grant the injunction,
and then application was made to Judge
Rely, who thought it best TO delay the
sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
FREIGHT pIFFERENrIALs.
Cnse Before the Interstate Commits
sion Concluded.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., May @'-rhe
hearing on freight dinerentiais between
New York. Philadelphia. baismorer nor
folk. and other. cities from wsstern
points Ohe case instituted by the New
York Produce EXCHANGE against the
Pennsylvania rsllrcad tt alb Was con-
clrdea before the Interstate Commission
to-day. The case was begun In New
York some weeks ago, and continued at
philadelphia, and the issue involved
many OF the roads OF the Joint Trafiic
Association. An agreement was made
to subass u -srSafs on June I'D. AMI 10 s.lkn
up the arguments before the commission
on June 10th. I@s *esuuony to-day
VAS featurelesx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Visited BY judge DnnIeI.

Monican Tribe. No. g. Independent
Order of Red Men. received very an
expected visit last nigh from Judge
Robert r. Daniel. OF Georgia. the mead of
the order in the Tnitei States Judge
DANIEL was met az the Jefferson Hotel by
Chief John $. HARDWOOD ANA Mayor
Richard 81. Taylor and together they
drove over the city. lie spoke before the
tribe on his visit 10 &c. ana his tax was
nicasart and instructive on the origin ana
uorking Of the order He expressed
much pleasure derived from his stay ~
Richmond. and said some very flaitering
things about her beauty. He left The
CITY by this morning 2 o'clock tram.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
LINENS.
FAR EASTERN NOTES.
French Mission PiiInged-Missiona
Murdered.

VANCOUVER. b. c.. May 2o-The
steamship Empress Of India. from China
and Japan. brings these advices;
word has been received In Hongkong
from Kweshen Kwangz that the French
mission at I.olix has been pillaged' ana Il
Young missionary named Mason murder
ed. He was about p years OF az anu
mad been only a short time In the ''c'iii'y'
The chapel at Sy Lin has also oeol-
threatened by marauders, and II is reared
will meet a similar fate. IL IS no1 Known
OF a religious persecution or simply an
attack OF robbers. -.
The English and French residents or
Hongkong have decided 20 erect nos
pital for women aud children. and q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
JULIUS MEYERS SONS. 9TH AND BROAD.

training school for nurses. as a memorial
to the Queens diamond jubilee.
An American engineer named Lee Benz
nett has obtained the exclusive right from
the Siamese Government TO operate cleo
According 10 a Japanese native paper,
the government has decided 10 send an
other warship, the Takachiho, 10 Homo
lulu II IS stated that japan viii enter
a protest against the engagement Of Rus
sian troops by Korea.
The bubonic plague has broken out IN