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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
THE DEATHER AND THE CROPS.
For the Week Ending Monday, August
18th. 1898.

18th. 1898.
With the exception of one or two days
at the beginning. the week ending Mon
day. August 18th. was characterized by
continued cloudy. showery weather. with
n high average humidity. From the 10th
to the 10Th light rains occurred every
day. In few counties the rain was
needed, but over the larger portion of
the state dry weather and more album
dant sunshine are now essential for
maturing crops: this is especially true
over the entire section west of the Blue
Ridge, where the rains have been contih-
nous and heavy. FrcshctS occurred on
all lower bottoms of the French Broad
and other streams. injuring corn consld-
erahly. The temperature has continued
above the normal and favorable; the OK
cess dld not exceed more than from one
to ttWo degrees. and the extremes were
moderate in range A week of fair, sun
NY weather would now be very bcneli-
cial..
y few correspondents state that there
was some Improvement in cotton, but the
majority of reports Indicate increased
shedding and the continued formation of
too much weed. Cotton has attained
such heavy growth. especially in the
south. that more sunshine is needed to
prevent miIdew and rotting Of lower
hollis. Some are open; plants continue
TO bloom freely. indicating good top
crop. Here and there are sections where
cotton is verp promising.
Early corn will be n very heavy yield
and the late crop is practically assured.
There was again some injury by too
much rain and flooding of bottoms III the
west, but generally throughout the State
corn continues to be very satisfactory.
Much fodder is ripe and saving it is
becoming general, though the weather
was not favorable for the work and
there was some damage and loss. To-
bacco has nearly all been cured in the
southeast; curing continues active in
the central. but has not begun in the
western portion of the State. Some un-
favorable reports come from the north
central counties person, vance, and
reports of damage by insects from Per-
son Chatham and Nash.
The damp, rainy weather has inter
ferred with drying fruit and has caused
much rotting of fruit melons. tomatoes,
late cabbagcs and some potatoes. Fail
blowing is progressing rs rapidly rs cir
cumstances will permit. Many turnps
have been planted and are coming up
well. Rice is very fine. Minor crops
especially peanuts. field peas and sweet
potatoes are excellent. Frequent rains
during July and August nave caused an
improved and more abundant supply of
wafer in springs and wells
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
A HOT TIME.
Given Morchead ana Beaufort on Last
Saturday Night by Russelfs Soldiers.
White People Dcfied.
(Newbcrn Journal.)

(Newbern Journal)
Morehead City and Beaufort were in
vaded by Russell's soldiers from Fort
Macon on last Saturday night
The invasion was all the word implies,
two or three hundred of the colored sol
dicrs going to the two towns, where they
at once proceeded to get drunk, and
make themselves obnoxious.
This was especially true of Morehead,
where the party of colored soldiers took
n young white boy and made him show
them to n negro house Of ill-rcpute.
One of the colored men broke into the
residence of Il white man. getting in
through a window. The white man drew
his gun and attempted to fire il, but as
the balls had been withdrawn, the gun
did not fire but only snapped.
AT this attempt to shoot the negro
Swore, and said he wished he had Il gun
to show the man how to use it, etc. the
negro finally leaving by the window he
entered and escaping.
White people were threatened in other
parts of the town, but no violence was
offered.
1t was night of anxiety to the citi-
zenS of both places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to III. j.. Bucklcn
e. Co. and get Il free sample box of Dir.
Kings New Life Pills. A trial will con
vince you of their merits. These pills
are easy in action and are particularly
effective in the cure of Constipation and
Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have proved invaluable
They are guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every delcterious substance ana Il
be purely vegetable. They DO not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone TO the
stomach and bowels greatly invigorato
the system. Regular size p cents per
box. Sold by all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
CA shevillc Citizen.)

j. w. Ferguson. who was nominated
on Friday by the Democrats rs a candi-
date for solicitor of the Twelfth Judicial
District, is a son of Hon. G.. s. Ferguson.
Of Waynesvilc. one Of the prominent
men and one of the most astute lawyers
in the Western part of the State. who
was himself ut one time the solicitor
Of this district. Mr.. Ferguson has been
at the bar for three or four years. rep
resented Haywood in the lower branch
Of the State Legislature in 1897. rs pop
uar with the young Democracy and
should be elected by handsome ma.
jority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
MURDER AND SUICIDE.


San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 1G.-R. J..
Corbett. father o. James j. Corbett, the
heavy weight pugIist this morning shot
and killed his wife and then turned
the weapon upon himself with fatal eff
feet. 1t is believed that the murderer
was demcntcd He had been in extreme
ly poor health for some time. Death
was instantaneous in both cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
NEW INSURANCE. CONpANy

The Secretary of State yesterday
licensed the Mechanics and Traders in
surance company to do business in
North Carolina. Mr.. c. Furber Jones,
Of Charlotte, made the application as
State agent for the company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
UNCLE SAM ORDERS CART
RIDGES.

London. August 1G.-The Kynoch
Company Of birmingham is reported to
have received today an order for ten
military cartridges to he promptly de-
livered to the United States Government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
Notre Dame of Maryland.

Charles Street Ave, Baltimore, Md.
College for Young Women and Pre-
paratory School for Girls. Regular aud
Elective Course. Extensive grounds. Lo-
cation unsurpassed. Suburbs Of Balti-
more. Spacious building, completely
equipped.
Conducted by School Sisters or Notrc
Dame.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
DTpLIN TIIE FIRST.

Duplin county yesterday sent in its
abstract of taxablcs for the year 1898.
This is the first abstract received at the
Auditors office. The abstract shows
>, 1872 white, and S07 colored polls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE

Established 1854.

Located in the beautiful and historic
city of the South. Offers unsurpassed
advantage in Letters, Science Music, Art
and Elocution. Faculty Of tWenty-oae
Professors and Instructors trained ia the
best schools Of this country and Europe.
Health record rcmarkabc-ncycF a death
in the school-231 students last session.
Building heated throughout with steam,
hot and cold water. baths on every
floor. The table supplied with the best
the Richmond market affords. Terms
moderate.
For catalogue. apply to
REV. JAMES NELSON. N, A., D. D.,
Principal, Richmond, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
WISE WOMEN.
Those Who Heed the First Symp-
toms of Nervous Derangement.

A dull, aching pain at the lower part
of the back, and sensation of little
rills of heat, or chills running down
the spine, are symptoms of general
womb arrangement.
If these symptoms are not accom-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17
RUSsELL'S SOLDIERS.


Colored Troops ut Fort Macon Desert
and Are Menace to the Travelling
Public.
The Newborn Journal Of Sunday
says:
"Numerous colored volunteers OF the
Third regiment stationed at Fort Macon
have been seen on our streets. They have
been conspicuous by their important
walk. the putting of big cigars, and gal
lantry TO the opposite sex Of the negro
race.
Anyone who saw the recruits on their
way down to be enlisted before they
had on their soldier clothes would have
been slow to expect much of them.
"lhat they did not make good soldiers
Is shown by the events of last pay day.
After receiving their money about sew
cnty-fve men deserted. BY diligent
search forty-cight of these dcsertcrs were
captured and marched back to their
quarters. where they will continue to
draw rations.
Colonel Jim Young is in command Of
this interesting regiment recruited and
nursed by the unspcakable Russell for
political purposes. This negro Young
draws the pay of S400 month"; rather
ample for him as he has spent much OF
the time riding ON railroads. probably
without paying, and in cultivating a
military swagger. which is now OF lux
uriant growth.
"The actions of these horrible soldiers
on the trains have been hard to endure.
They have stood in the aisles. occupied
two seats each. having removed their
shoes. Cattle cars should be\put on for
these creatures of they are to be al
lowed to pass up and down the road on
their 'furloughS. >"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-17

\. c. REPORTS WANTED.-2 nd
Dev. Low. 10Th. 18th, 10th, S1st, n. c..
and Sixth paragraph.
j. w. IIINSDALE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
A Five Story Wigwam.

A gigantic Indian wigwam is to repre-
sent Pottawattamie county, Ia, at the
Omaha exposition and will be located near
the Iowa state building on the bluff tract.
The wigwam will be five stories high, a
central stairway leading up to the smoking
caldron, which will he suspended from the
tree tops surrounding the apex. The
framework of this modern wigwam will be
of iron and wood wrapped in felt, which
will be laid on from the bottom and over
Tapped to make it weather tight. The out
side will be painted with the symbols,
signs and gods of the Pottawattamie In
dians, while the necessary windows will
take the form of shields
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23

Scott Cr)wnheart, of near c resteTtown,
fishing at Rock Point few days ago,
caught in his sine the biggest otter that
has yet been reported. This is the third
otter caught in Kent waters this season.
Last year there were bnt two. Mr.. Crown
heart sent for eur King Ascher," who re-
spondcd at once, and now has the fne hide
The hide is five and one-half feet long. 1t
is worth SIS 80. Mr.. Crownheart thought
he had whale in his net
Preparations are being made to ccle-
hrate the 200th anniversary of the laying
Of the cornerstone of Old Swedes Church.
Wilmington, and Revs II. Ashton Henry
and Martin b. Dunlap and DR. Horace
Burr, J. S. Grohe and Charles NJ. CurtIs
have been appointed committee of ar
raugements. Another committee, nclud-
ing Hon Thomas +. Bayard and T. r
Candy, has been appointed TO secure sub
scriptions tn improve the interior of the
church at cost of $4,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Quite EXCuSable.

Harper's Round Table prints the follow
ing note received by city school teacher
from the mother Of one of her pupils:
"Plese excooze Henny for absents yees.
terday. Him an me got chance at ride
to taneral in charrige, an let him stay
to home, as he lad never rode in charrige
an never went to funeral, nor had many
other pleasures. So pless excooze."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1898.
A LOCOMOTIVES TRIP.
Ran Nearly Two Miles Through a City
Without an Accident.

ran nearly lWu MICS lnEouSn lily
Without an Accident.
The j. j. McDonough, railroad loco
motive employed by the county in hauling
gravel on the new avenue from Savannah
to Thunderbolt, Dale avenue, came into
Savannah of its own accord at 9 o'clock
the other morning. The convict watch
man in charge of the engine woke up too
early, and, surprising it to be near day,
fired up the engine. No engineer showing
up, he went over to the convict camp near
by to look for him. In firing up the en-
CINE he had probably thrown open the
throttle. Anyway, when lie returned, the
engine was gone.
The locomotives trip was remarkable
one being nearly two miles in length, half
of it through the city, without causing any
accident en- route and without being seen
by anyone. Leaving Dale avenue it
crossed into Estill avenue, ran west on
that route for nearly mile, took the street
railway track at Habersham street, con-
tinued west to Bull street, where it rounded
sharp curve and then jumped the track
at switch, smashing in a small shop
which was built very close to the track. In
its unguided run of nearly two miles the
engine crossed several switches and rounded
some very sharp curves Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Thrown From a Train.

Two men, who gave their names, as John
Murphy and John Donovan, Of Baltimore,
were found on Saturday morning, lying
near the stone culvert of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, south
OF North East, from which they said they
had been thrown by passing freight train
during the night. The culvert is twenty
feet high. Murphy was seriously, but not
fatally injured, while Donovan escaped
with slight injuries. The men were at
tended by the railroad physician, and later
sent to Baltimore
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
IMPROVING CIV NATURE.

Artificial flowers now initiate the natural
ones so truthfully that they are much used
in room decoration, and the practice has
become much more widespread since manu-
iacturers have succeeded in giving them a
lasting perfume. But Il still more remark
able fact, says foreign paper, is that
Dutch horticulturists have produced deli
cately fragrant varieties of flowers among
those species which usually have a disagree
able odor. Thus sunilowers exchange their
pungent smell 70" the scent of the rose,
camellas are made TO smell like violets,
the faint perfume Of primroses is intensi-
fled, and the large cyclamens acquire the
exquisite aroma of the Alpine violets. The
process is still secret, but it is said that
horticultural science will soon be prepared
to disclose It,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Shake Into Your Shoes,

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out of corn
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease make
cure for sweating. calous and hot, tired,
aching feet Try it today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c. in
stamps. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
IN THE Boys DEPARTMENT,

We have been anticipating your wants,
and we are prepared to meet them. We
have been making preparations for weeks.
We know they will be thoroughly appre-
oiated, and we are tireess in our efforts to
Raise the Standard and Lower
the Price.
Boys Suits from $l.50 to $40. Sizes,
years to 1G years (knee pants.
Special good things in wool-$2 to
S..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Mock Money For Dead Cinnamon.

A curious industry in some of the pro-
vinces of China is the manufacture of mock
money for offerings to the dead. The
pieces are only half the size of the real
coins, but the dead are not supposed to
know the difference. The dummy coins
are made of tin, hammered to the thinness
of paper, and stamped ont to the size re-
qured
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23

The Parker "Hot-Ar Cooker" prevents all
food from burning and keeps all steam or
odor out of the house in cooking cabbage,
sauer kraut or onions Will be sent to any
address expressage pre- paid for one month
Five sizes. Used on any stove. Write for
circulars. G. J. Parker & Sons. Havre de
Grace, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Most Crowded Spot on Earth.

1t is stated that the most crowded spot
on the earth's surface is the "Manderagia,"
in Milan. Upon spot in this place, ABOUT
two and a half acres in extent, no fewer
than 2574 people live.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-23
Head Money For Snakes.

In the Tyrol the Government still pays
head-money for the determination of poison
Gus snakes. 1t is the only European gov
eminent which does So
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26

s.when does the next train that stops
at McAllisterville leave here?"
you'll have TO wait four hours
81 think not
Gwen. maybe you know better than ]
do, ma'am.'
Yes, sir, and maybe you know better
than I do whether I'm expecting to travei
on that train myself or whether I am m
curing for a relative that's visiting ct
my house and wanted me to call here and
ask about it, and save her trouble, be-
cause she's packing up her things and
expects to take that train herself, and
not me, and she'll have to do the waiting
and not me, and maybe 0 think its
your business TO stand behind there and
try TO instruct people about things they
know as web as you do. if not better, but
my idea is that you're put there because
they couldn't use you in the switching de-
rartment, and perhaps you'll learn some
day to give people civil answers when
they ask vol civil questions. young man.
Ny opinion is you wont"
with a gasp)-Yes. ma'am."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26
NO WATER AWARD YET.
Street and Water Board Ready
to Act When All the Legal
Formalities Have Been
Gone Through.

The Finance Board met this morning
ana eoncurred in a resolution of the
Street and Water Board awarding Henry
Byrne the contract for sweeping md
cleaning the streets and removing the
ashes and garbage. The Street and Water
Commissioners met yesterday and made
the award.
AS predicted in these columns, no ac-
ton was taken on the water question
The Street and Water Commissioners
agreed on an award to P. H. Flynn for
his 1885, 600 plant. but they want every
thing in legal form before they make a
move. Clerk Bouton could not prepare
the necessary resolutions in time for yes
terday's meeting. The Board will meet
again next Tuesday afternoon. 1t is con-
sidered very likely that an award will
be made at that time. The Finance
Board will meet the following day and
concur in the award. Mayor Hoos' atti-
tude is not known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26


$z,0o0 from fuel account TO an account
to be known as general claims, also ask
ing the Board of Finance to appropriate
$500 in addition to the 81, 400 previously
asked, for construction Of an independent
sewer from School building No. u to
C~ommunipaw avenue. and asking the
concurrence Of the Board Of Aldermen in
authorizing the building Of the same.
The following annointment we're made:
Fila stowe 10 school No. 1s. salary 500:
Rertba Richardson "a No. 10 ia fiji
vacancv ca,,sa5 hv tho resignation
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26
ONLY THREE POLICE CASES.
Jersey City is Growing Better Day
BY Day.

The police returns for yesterdays re-
cord of arrests ana casualties We're nearly
all blanks. But three ordinary cases were
tried in the First Criminal Court. Six
teen-year-old John Kenny, of No. 14S
Ninth street, yas charged with stealing
coal from the Erie Railroad Company.
The coal was of no value, but young
Kenny had violated the law in trespassing
upon the railroad ~cornpany's property.
This charge against him was laid over
until Monday.
Peter Jewinski, a barber, of No. %
York street, was arraigned for assault
Il battery ON Pomplie Napoli, of the
same address. This case was also adj
journed until Monday. Peter Halnaer, of
Nc. 15 East Forty-ffth street, New York,
was arraigned for drunkenness He was
arrested in Exchange place. Justice Nevin
DISCHARGED him.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26

heavy shock of hair, which is whitening.
He wears a largo, square tosd shoe, with
heavy soles; he eschews jewelry n Is
partial to black clothes; he shakes hands
heartily, but does not talk much; he does
not want to be taken for u statesman, and
SO seldom wears a frook coat or high hat;
he loves children, but was o confirmed old
bachelor till past 80 years OF ago He
would rather DO known as a farmer than
q business man
Mr.. L~ounsbury was never hoard of in
politics until four years ago, when he was
elected senator from tine Twelfth district,
comprising Stamford, Greenwich, Rich
field, New Canaan, Darien and Ridgefield
townships, in Fairfield county. It is said
that Mrs. L~olnsbury urged him to enter
politics. She has ambition enough for
both. He was twice elected to the state
senate and never made acampaign speech.
He still lives on the old farm near the
Danbury and Ritlgcfleld road. Notwith-
standing his wealth., he is as unostenta-
tious as was his shoemaker father. Tho
mating on the parlor floor of the old
white two story house has been covered
w-ith@handsome rugs, and steam radiators
keep out the cold better than the cid fash
Toned log fires did.
The governor elect has no children, but
he has boon liberal to his stapson, and his
nephew, George Lounsbury Rockwell, Is
the apple Of his eye, his companion on
hunting trips 30 Maine and Nova Scotia
and pleasure janHts to California. Mr.
Lounsbary never tells Of his charities, bus
well informed neighbors say ho never
gives any less than $4,000 4 year. One
said recently that &c had seen d latter frofps
the bishop Of Minnesota, thanking the
governor elect for hissannunl donation to
pay the salary 4 i minister = that state
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-26

10 NETTIE J. BRAMHALL WILLIAM H.
Bramhall, her husband; David B. Day.
Henry Prigge, Henry Drummer. Thomas
Ada Case ewidow), Adelaide c. Nissan. ana
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City collector OF Jersey City.
on the sth day of October, 1895, The Mayor
ana Aldermen Of Jersey City puTesased I0 LOT
cents ALL the land and real estate situate
in Jersey city. in the County Of Hudson ana
avenue. which is laid down and designated as
lots i've t} and six 60, in block nun
Seventeen hundred and eighty-elght d.sSf.
upon an assessment map annexed g q re-
port number one hundred ana enc tloi9. naee'
pointed in and for said city by the CIRCUIT
Court OF the County OF Hudson a certified
ne offIcs Of the city Collector OF s~rsey City,
=, me ard day Of September. 1895, said report
ana map and said sale being made pursuant
Of New jersey, passed Mareh Svth. 1880, en-
titled:-
Act concerning the settlement and collec-
fjorl of arreafages of unpaid taxes. assess
Ynents and water rates or water rents in
cries Of this State, ard imposing and levy
ing a tax, assessment and lien IN lieu ana
the teayn1ent thereof, and TO provide fer the
sale 81 lands subjected to future taxation
and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And YOU are further notified that you appear
10 hate an estate or interest IN said
land and real estate, ana unless the said
ana ana real estate shall he redeemed.
ns provided in said acts, before the ex-
piration OF six months from and after
ire service hereof, a deed for the same viii be
Of Jersey city, The Tee simple of said land and
real estate according to the provisions OF the
F5afed Jersey City, October s. 1893.
THE MANOR n ALDERMEN OF JsR-
= e. Hoos.
fsealy Mayor.
Attests- M. j. ~ODONNELL.
City Clerk.
(sale No. Gs279
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