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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Cases From Sixth District Argued
Seventh District Cases Next Week.

Cases From Sixth District Argued
Seventh District Cases Next Week.
Following cases from the Sixth dis
trict were argued yesterday before the
Supreme court:
State ex rel VS.. Bland by Attorney
General and Stevens and Beasley for
plaintiff; Frank Mcneil for defendant.
State VS. Whitley, by Attorney General
and Stevens and Beasley for plaintiff.
Hill VS.. Jones, by George Rountree fol
plaintiff; n. ]. Rouse, by brief, for de-
PENDANT.
Meares VS.. Duncan and Butler, by
Allen and Dortch for plaintiff.
Walker VS.. Mercer by Mcneil for
plaintiff; and Shepherd for defendant.
Railroad VS.. Burnett. by Waddell for
plaintiff; Martin and Rountree for de-
PENDANT.
Mcmillan VS.. Teachey and Bacon VS..
Borden were settled by the parties.
Dunn VS.. Railroad, Mcmillan VS.. Nc
MILAN, Slingluff VS.. Hall, Hocut VS..
Railroad, Brown VS.. Morisey and Hobb
VS.. Bland, continued by consent.
Appeals from the Seventh district will
be called next week in the following
order:
Smith VS.. Smith.
Kelley VS.. Maness.
Slocum vs. Ray.
Pearre VS.. Folb.
Bear VS.. Commissioners.
Gray VS.. Everett.
Dowd VS.. Mcdonald.
fodder VS.. Railroad.
han in ha al
lowing cases:
Williams VS.. Scott, from Warren, mo-
ton to advance case denied.
Owens VS.. Railroad, from Guilford,
new trial.
Edgerton vs. Aycock, from Wayne, af-
firmed.
Allen VS.. Baskerville, from Wake, no
error.
Burwell will case, from Vance, motion
to docket and dismiss appeal allowed.
Harper VS.. Commissioners, from Nash
action abates.
! Powell VS.. Insurance Company, and
!, Dewey, from Craven, affirmed
| Parker VS.. Railroad, from BERTHE, af-
! firmed
| Fertilizer Company VS.. Sanders. from
Durham, motion to docket and dismiss
defendants appeal allowed.
! Wilmington Iron Works VS.. Darby.
motion to docket and dismiss appeal al
lowed.
! Morris VS.. Jones, from Greene motion
to docket and dismiss appeal allowed.
/ King VS.. Mechanics Home Association.
| from New Hanover, motion to docket
and dismiss appeal allowed.
| Cheek VS.. Railroad, from Alamance.
and Trollinger VS.. Railroad, from Ala
nance, motion to docket and dismiss
plaintiffs appeals allowed.
j McMichael VS.. Hoskins, from Guilford,
motion to docket and dismiss defendants
appeal allowed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

to prevent it, either
On November Sth: Good morning.
Have YOU voted the White Mans Tick
et?"
Isn't Loge Harris burrowing rather
deeply into the office-holding business!
Holding eleven offices already and hust-
ling for another.
Few things could be more pathetic
than is the group Of misguided unfort-
unates in the county. calling themselves
Fusion candidates. Their faces are as
long as Jacks bean stalk and as sad
as Zeke Billlin's jokes.
The Republicans are one the run. They
are not going up hill either. they are
travelling down the declivity badly
frightened and on the jump.
The Wilmington Messenger is much
in demand here. 1t is red hot campaign
paper and is making many votes for the
White Mans party.
Another good man talks out in meet
in. DR.. Abbott, Republican Railroad
Commissioner, says his party must get
rid o the niger
Pat Stewart says not white Republic
can in the Fourth Ward will vote the
Kangaroo ticket. The white Republi-
cans in the ward thus far interviewed
corroborate the statement.
Solicitor Wheeler Martin (Rep.) says
Harry SINNERS majority will be re-
duced from 5000 to 1000 in the First
district. IF it We're not for the rest
of the Fusion ticket he adds, Small
would beat him. When the Fusion ticket
in Martin county was first nominated
half the men on it swore they wouldn't
vote for Skinner, but they'll do it now for
the sake Of the success Of the rest of our
ticket"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
MARRIAGE AT HENDERSON.

The Massenburg- Bridgers marriage
will be solemnized at Henderson today
at noon The bride and groom VIII
leave at once for Northern trip. Both
Mr.. Bridgers and Miss Massenburg aye
well known in Raleigh and have many
friends here who extend to them heart
lest congratulations and warmest sood
wishes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberains Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with pain III
the chest or side, or a lame back, give
it a trial You are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt rellcf
which it affords. Pain Balm is also a
certain cure for rheumatism. For sale
by J. Fl. Bobbitt, Henry Il. Hicks and
North Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
HEAVY COTTON RECEIPTS.
But the Price is Nearly One Cent Less
Than it Was Il Year Ago.

I1Ut tIIV I THO u ANN'0IIF VIZ NJNIII ~
Than it Was Year Ago.
Receipts of cotton on the Raleigh mar
ket have been 2S,S04 bales for the past
year, as against 22,210 the year pre-
vious.
Since September list the receipts have
been 930S bales, as against 1929 for Il
corresponding period in 1897.
During the month of October 1854
bales were received. For October 1897
the receipts were 4,116.
From these figures it will be seen that
the receipts here this year have all along
been nearly % per cent greater than n
1907
The price of cotton yesterday was )
cents. On corresponding day a year
ago it was 53s cents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE

Would qullly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health, Easy to
take. Try them. Only % cents. Money
back if not cured" Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

a civil service examination was held
in the Federal court room Yesterday foI
positions in the Internal Revenue ser
vice. The class numbered only four, as
follows: J. ID. Newsom, Raleigh; j. NJ.
Melville. Chapel Hill; VIM. T. Dellamar
Beaufort. and Jas. L. Pearson. Colds
boro. All were for the position OF store
keeper and gauger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache
Billousness, Inictave Liver and clear tn
Complexion Small. Sugar coated, don
grippe or cause nausea. j. Hal Babbitt
and Henry T. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
MIR. STROWD TO SPEAK.
He VIII Address the People of Johnsto
County at Wilson's Mills.

IUUHIE Ut W IISUH MINIS.
Hon. w. +. Strowd. Populist member
of Congress from this district. will speak
at Wilson'S Mills on Thursday. Fol
some weeks Mr.. Strowd has been quite
unwell. but he is better now and will
address his constituents at the above
time and place.
He has the confidence of men of all
parties. In this crisis in the affairs OF
the State, he gives forth no uncertain
sound
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The advance sale for "B!aney's Hired
Girl which will appear at the Academy
of Music, Friday night, November 9TH,
will he opened this morning at ten
o'clock. at w. II. King & Co.'S. Prices:
Reserved seats, S1.00 and Toe; gen
eral admission, 50c. gallery, 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Sometimes in after years when they
talk of their wedding the wife cries and
the husband growls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
Pope's candy made fresh daily.

A woman writer says that mischief
causes dimples. Some people are under
the impression that dimples cause mis-
chief.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
FROM NEW ZEALAND.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. %, '96.
| am very pleased to state that since
took the agency of Chamberlain's med
icines the sale has been very large, more
especially of the Cough Remedy. III
two years | have sold more Of this par
tcular remedy than of all other makes
for the previous five years. AS to its
efficacy, | have been informed by scores
of persons o. the good results they have
received from it, and know its value from
the use of it in my own household, II
is 50 pleasant to take that we have tC
place the bottle beyond the reach of the
children.
f. J. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by j. II. Bobbitt Henry T.
Hicks and North Side Drugstore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02
HOW ABOUT RALEIGH?
Business Men Getting Ready to Shut
Up Election Day

Up LIectIOn Day.
The movement to close business on
election day and devote the day to work
ing for White Supremacy finds favor
in Raleigh as well as elsewhere in the
State.
A movement is on foot among leading
business men in Raleigh to close THEN
stores on election day. 1t is a wise move
ment and means White Supremacy in
North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

When q young man embraces girl he
shows his love for her in a rounda bout
way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Have you voted the White Mans Tick,
et?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Isn't Loge Harris burrowing rather
deeply into the office-holding business
Holding eleven offices already and hust
ling for another.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

take the farce of challenge and a tria
to prevent ii, either.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The fact that Joe Jenkins has promis-
ed. if elected, to give Otho Wilson a
job is costing him many votes. The
Gideon is not the popular idol he once
was.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Dan Young is beginning to learn that
some of his colored supporters will not
stand without being hitched.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Wonder if Governor Russell took his
gun with him to Wilmington? Up to the
time of going to press we have not
heard of his plugging anybody.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The Fusionists are like the little fellow
the calf ran over: They don't see any
thing to laugh at.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Bluejean Holton will be interested t,
know that Sigh Thompson feels just al
bad over the awful fix the Fusionists arr
in as he does.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Joe jenkins and Ollie Dockery are find
ing considerable difficulty in inducing
their audiences to sit still while they
spell-bind them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Can't some colored brother give Blue
jean Holton rabbit foot? 1t may pre-
vent his committing suicide.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The dead negroes and the .convicts reg
istered in Raleigh will not vote, nor will
anyone vote for them. And it will not
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

Sigh Thompson and Africanus Blue
jean Holton have filed their great COM
bined and only original ballot device in
Thompson's office, but up to date nobody
except the faithful has been able to see
it. No doubt they fear it may get away.
You'll know it if you see it: It's black
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The Wake county Democratic candi-
dates will close their canvass Friday at
Franklin's. in Swift Greek township.
They spoke yesterday at Sections, in
Middle Creek township, and to-day they
speak at Holly Springs. The crowds
to hear them speak at these appointments
have gradually grown larger and larger
as the campaign has progressed-a sure
indication of victory next Tuesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-02

The niger Congressman George III.
White is here. He comes. he says. to
see Steptoe, the Halifax registrar,
through his troubles. He would have
come nearer the truth hal he said he
comes to make Steptoe stick to His III
timidation and resignation lie. That's
the kind of brickbat George is.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01
7o~>' VT; POINTED FIo,N-E FROM iiAPpER's Bazaar
Gown With Pointed Flounce.

The circular t1ounced skirts of French
gowns promise to be very popular, since
they are sheathlike at the top, with Il
lower circular fare, which gives a pretty
fan effect without much fulness to i'm
pede in walking. These f~lounces rise
gracefully towards the back. where they
sweep outward from a tiny cluster Of
gathers below the wah5t-band.
The simpler forms of these skirt
models are used for crash. piquc, and
other heavy cotton materials. as we'll as
for silks and woods, while more elabor-
ate costumes are composed Of several
wide ~flounceS, or Of n succession of mar
row ones, Or, again, Of a series graduated
in width, often reaching to the wais..
A Paris foulard gown of dainty sim
plicity, with polka-dots of black on a
background of the new tone Of silver
blue. is attractive. The polka-dot re
turns this year as a novelty and in most
fascinating combinations Of color. the
black appearing in a profusion of effects.
apparently in accordance with what
Paris calls a BLACK season"
The LOUNGES of this skirt are especially
graceful, ripping in airy curves from the
pointed apron in front to a slight Wat
teau effect behind, which is framed by
the broad velvet ribbon sash.
Circular f1ounces are not difficult to
make by amateur dress-makers, although
they require some care and patience. If
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

c,,b saems 10 have shared IN the I'D
anarament TO q nota Bile extent. Coliec-
na arc renorted retarded in Texas
au;ng to the holding back of cotton. Inc
,,-ord klondike accurately pictures TIE
situation on the PACING coast. al -
opDear to be fixed on the outhltlhs 'ld''
and the transportation Of men dhu sup
plies to the north.
Eynorts of wheat, including nour'
from this country and Canada durllS
ne past week five days. aggresae o.
10 400 bushels, against o.93z,l1t pu>h
els last week, 1,372,216 bushels a a
AGO. 2.2O6.7 73 in 1896, 2,6S9,ooo III
1894. Zoo -oo
Corn exports amount to ~
hnslels. against 5,O5G,575 bushels last
week. 4.T4.S3S in this week a year ago.
:; 15S31S bushels in 1896 and S4I,OOO
bushels in 1895
4 very large drop in the number of
business failures IS indicated by reports
10 Rradstreet's this week. the total num-
her being only 1873. against 269 last
week. 25S in the corresponding week 81
1897. 271 in 1896, 234 in 1885 and 81
i'll 1894.
Business failures in the Dominion Of
Canada this week number 40, against
SO last week. 80 in this week a year
ago, II in 1896 and d in 1895.
BANK CLEARINGS.
New York, Feb. 25.-The total bank
clcarings in the United States for the
week were 81, 0 ,S74, 156; per cent in
crease $40. Exclusive Of New York,
S451 Ga, $50; per cent increase 29.S.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

the corresponding divisions of ruttt ...
skirt are pinned exactly in place. bc.me
Blasting. as indicated in the pattern o.
this gown furnished by Harpcr's BaH.
there is little danger of stretching flo.
edge Of the ruft1p in pntting together
In this model the t1ounces are attached
to Il s~even-gored foundation skirt, WhIa
may serve besides for Il plain fouIar.
cotton. or wool skirt, as we'll aS for .
drop-ssirt. This seyen-Gorcd mode .
one Of the most popular for general u~.
1t follows the average width at the pre-
ent mo~ment-three and thrce-quart.
yards at the foot. the bottom tlouuc
having sufficient extra width To fla
easily.
The bodice Of this gown is very h
comingly designed, with tucks ut "a
neck, and Should"r-caps cut in one wit
it. The addition of a narrow circular rus
tie to these caps furnishes Il graccfI
top to the plain tight sleeves whic.
fashion now demands. \ little ripple.
frill trims the sleeve at the hand. Skirt
corSagc. and sleeve are bordcrcd with
rows Of the new scrpcntine black rt|
vet ribbon-a Paris novelty OF rhr e"a
son. \ wide draped collar of blaoL
velvet, always 80 enhancing to the com
pleXion, completes die bodice. Quau'.tE
Of material-foulard for entire costume.
eighteen yards; silk or satin for waist.
lining n drOp-Skirt. fourteen yards.
velvet ribbon, two pieces.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

plan Of manoeuvers which l had laid out
has had to be postponed, pending devel-
opments. | brought the New York in
here because | wish to be in close and
constant communication with the w w
Department.
Referring to the land naval station
here, the Admiral remarked:
Only nomina forces are here now
hou anything occur" added Admiral
Sicard, g%uardedly, lit would have to be
strengthened considerably
Absolutely nothing is known here 70.
gardlng the rumored intention to in
crease the strength Of the Key West gar
rison. No provisions have been made
for the accommodation of additional
troops at the barracks and there is only
room for the two batteries now in quar-
terS.
Several officers, who were questioned
to-day, said no word had been received
from the War Department regarding
the transfer Of troops from Fort Nc
Iherson or any other place to Key
West.
The United States cruiser Marble.
head is in the harb0r.
The wounded sailors brought from
Havana by the Bache, We're left by her
at the quarantine station at Tortugas
They will stay there about ten days.
After undergoing the proper quarantine
surveillance, all the men of the Main,
will be brought here.
Some fear of fever is expressed b,
the Navy officials here.
The Bache also brought some small
arms from the Maine. The survivors
here Will be put to work for two hour,
a day, IN order to clean the rifles. etc.
recovered from the wreck.
BATTLESHIPS COALING.
Key West, a, Feb. 26.-Tba De.
trolt, the Nashville, the Montgomery anf
the Marblehead are at the dock c~oalin-
ana the New York and the Iowa ar,
ABOUT SIX miles out. The battle shin
eAas arrived at the Tortugas this af
ternoon, and will remain there. Th,
I!etrolt VIII leave on Monday with pro
VISIONS for the fleet. The tornedo boa,
Ericsson, now here, will join the flee
tomorrow. The Montgomery. the Mar
blehead and the Nashville. after coalinc
Will wait here for orders.
ATTITUDE OF PRESIDENT.
Washington, Feb. ga member O.
the CABINET, in speaking to-day of tn,
at'1tude OF The President on the questio.
OF 4 war with Spain, said:
PRESIDENT Mckinley is giving thought
1ul and earnest consideration to ever,
phase of the Cuban situation as it an
pears, but he will not be jingoed int,
war, or act in anticipation Of event
which may never occur. He fully real
ICES what war mean and will not q,
to this last direful extremity withon
the approval OF his conscience. and
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01

firm conviction that such 4 course W01ld
be right in the sight Of God and Of man.
But, whenever the honor and int"gTil.
Of the nation or its people become III.
yolved, the President may be depend
ed upon to do his whole duty and do i
promptly"
CADET HAMS ACCOUNT.
New York, Feb. 2G.-The SchcnectI-
dy On. W boy, Ambrose Ham, who wle
on board the Maine when she was blow
up at Havana, has written to his fath"r.
Young Ham, who is an apprentice, wa
on watch when the explosion occurred
His letter says: Three bells, or $3.50.
sounded and nothing occurred to war
us Of the accident soon to happen. About
70 minutes to 10 | was standing nj thr
break Of the poop ana was going 10 turn
around to walk further aft, when !
saw n flash of light or fire which seem
Ell TO cnyelOp the whole ship, then /
heard a report and l was hit with a pie.
Of iron on the left side Of my face; thcr
a second report, longer and more terrih..
than the first, occurred and the big shin
was lifted out Of the water, and fe..
back into the water, a mass of broke
and tangled steel, that is. the forwar1
part Of the ship.
fffty feet from the stern forWara
was not touched. When She settle
back into the water she began To s.uE
hen l recovered from the shock | ran
ait to TIE captains boat and helU..t
to lower it, and we picked UP a lot of
men that We're in the water Ham tx-
presses his opinion that the disaster va
caused by the people who are in Havana.
and WHO caused the riots.
BIG MAGAZINE UNEMPLOYED.
New York, Feb. 26.-A copvright,.'
cab!egram to the Evening World fro
sylvester ScOvel at Havana SAYS:
Divers working forward yesterla
found absolute proof that the fOrwar|
Dig magazine, which alone could hay.
so damaged the ship. is surely ~unexplDl-
Ell. The sides and floors of this ma
zlne are practically intact and in su.a
shape as Is impossible had an explosir.
Within occurred.
Many divers have sworn to-day
the Investigating board.
lt IS now believed by eyDerts tha.
d Dig torpedo or mine aided by 5r'
pounds OF saluting powder in the resnlt.
ihagazlne next to the big ma gazirpm igNf
nave produced the actual results. huta
as regards extent and direction found ID
tAe wreck.
Coltapsed powder cases found about
me magazine have ~hexasonal marks .a
'He lihln copper whore the external pre-
sure forced it into it's contents of hr>a-
eonal powder"
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VIRGINIA INSURANCE BILL.
VIII Require Companies to Refund Por
ton Of Premiums liz Certain Cases.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 26-The House
passed to-day TIE Senate bill to require
fire insurance companies doing business
I'D Tins State to refund to poncy holders;
q certain proportion 0 the premium
paid III certain cases.
lie House spent most of the day dis
GUESSING the appropriation bill.
In the Senate Mr.. Mcllwaine presented
ard secured the passage, under suspen-
sion of the rules, of a bill authorizing the
United States government to secure the
land on which the battles around Peters
burg We're fought. The bill is exactly
similar to the one recently passed au.
thor'7lng Tho general governn ent to &c
quire the old h.1t!eiields in he vicinity
Of fredericksburg.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01
LA CHAMPAGNE DISABLED.
An Officer n Nine Me of the Unfort-
innate Liner Picked Up

innate Liner Picked Up
New York. Feb. 26.-Dhe Holland
American Line steamer Rotterdam ar
rived tonight, having on board the
'nlrd officer and nine of the crew of
me french Liner La Champagne. They
were picked up from a life boat on Feb
rnafy 24th, in 1910. latitude N. and
300 longitude w. Some Of then had
thelr hands and fee. frozen. They re-
ported having left their ship on Friday,
IeDruary 18th, in search of assistance
La champagne carried away 1Mer tai
end shaft on Fe bruary 18th. end an
chored on the Ne Foundland Banks or
4o.2' latitude nc nth and 51..j2. longitude
west, the ship being light and all on
board well.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-03-01
LEAVES HAVANA

Key West, Fla. Feb. 26.-The steam
er Mascott arrived tonight from li'-
yana.