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, 1898-08-27
Sport - = Developer of Character.

Every now and then there crops out
in this republic the notion that if our
more cultured citizens were our rulers
that we should be much better off. We
very much doubt it. II our more man.
ly citizens could rule us, then no doubt
we should be better off. But there is a
freakiness and %finicalness, an inability
to give and take, a general rubbing and
creaking of machinery among men de-
veloped only on the one side Of the
mind, which always everywhere makes
them Objectionable as rulers. Boxing
il just as likely to make a man meek
as books, but if you have a bully to deal
with neither the boxing o the books
will avail anything, and he becomes al
most more Objectionable as an editor
than as a priZefighter. OF course sport
will fail, just as every other agency
will fail, with certain men. On the
other hand, for the great majority of
men, we'll conducted sport will teach
them fortitude, %gentleness, meekness
and fair play as no other agency yet in
vented by man can do. -Outing.
, 1898-08-27

Balm suggests the explanation thai
laughter is provoked by what he calls a
degradation, meaning that we laugh
when we all at once perceive something
degrading, a trickery, a weakness or a
pettiness in some person or object which
we respect, as when the infirmities of
human nature disclose themselves in a
person of Importance or when some
trivial affair occurs in a solemn cere-
mony to drag us down or when the
wrong side of some great thing or some
great man is exposed.
1.-THE occasion of the laughter is the
degradation of a dignified person or in.
terest under circumstances that do not
excite a stronger emotion. In all theo-
ries of laughter the more or less impor-
tant fact is marked X X that the feel
ing of the ludicrous arises when some
thing which we respected before is pre-
sented in a mean light, for we have no
disposition to laugh when something
that we already regarded as such is de.
picted as tricky and vile. "-Popular
Science.
, 1898-08-27

The cOckatoos constitute a branch of
the great parrot family, and, with the
exception of the species which inhabits
the Philippine islands, are peculiar to
the Australasian region.
Leadbeater's cOckatoo is M Of the
most beautiful Of the group. avs white
plumage being tinged with rose color
w. T. Greene, the great authority Oh
cage parrots, describes it aptly IA "-asp-
berry and cream color-.tnt as his
mental endowments are ~ no means
equal TO his personal attractions he is
less popular as a pct than species with
more intelligence than good looks. One
point in his favor must be meme Oned-
he is a less determined "A than
the majority of cockatoos. This, how
ever, is not saying much. In his native
woods of South Australia Leadbeater's
cockatoo is very shy and difficult to APP
proach. The birds sent to Europe, no
doubt taken as nestlings in the MAORI
ty of instances, remain usually wild
and suspicious, though they bear con
finement we'll and do not suffer from
the cold.
aI uoIle III Sustrniia tho SoShd'oo 10
not beloved of the farmer, and it can
be we'll imagined that a flock of these
big birds, amounting often to thousands,
commit fearful HAVOC upon the crops.
Hence it is shot down as remorselessly
as the sparrow in England when it
grows too numerous to be acceptable to
the agriculturist. Like the rest of the
genus, this cockatoo usually makes its
nest in a hollow tree, where the hen
lays two pure white eggs.-St. Louis
Papub1ic
, 1898-08-27
A Funny Mistake.

A servant lass at an inn once made a
funny mistake. Opening tho door of one
Of the rooms, she saw, as she thought,
the handle of n warming pan sticking
out near the foot of the bed. "Bless
me-" she said, THAT stupid Martha
has left the warming pan in the bed
She might have set the place on fire."
Taking hold of the handle, she gave it a
violent jerk, when up jumped an awak-
ened traveller, shouting Justify: "Hsl-
10, therei Leave my wooden leg alone,
will you?"-London Fun.
, 1898-08-27
Gravestone Emblems.

In a cemetery in a neighboring state
lies buried n family of the name of
Rose. Upon each headstone is cut this
flower, broken at the stem, while upon
the babes tomb is engraved a bud.
Curious as this is in itself, however, it
is emphasized by the neighboring plot,
where lies a family of the name of Fish,
who have followed the example of the
Roses by having a small specimen of
the finny tribe cut upon each Of their
gravestones. New York Sun.
, 1898-08-27

Briggs-And SO you consider Nc
Faker a clever delineator Of characters!
Griggs-Yes.
Briggs-And a you readily distin-
brogue?
Griggs-Oh, dear, yes. The pro-
gramme tells when he is going to imi.
tate German English and when he is
going to give us a little Irish brogue. -
Boston Transcript.
, 1898-08-27
oMAHA-cH1cAoo sHoRr Lnn

Tue magnincsent "nmitsd' train q III
Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
Way leaves tie Union Pact6c depot u
Omaha daily Ut S:4S p. A.. arriving u
Chjcagu ut Sis the next m0nfnGt m
tire train lighted By Electricity and
Asatsd BY steam. Ask Tor tichst Va ~
'.1lllWaukee RoufA"
4. NASH
0Snseal Wssees1 AOoa6
a1o1 Jhg0a0 q, 0WA
, 1898-08-27

The following is a remedy for oily
skin: Liquid refined honey, one ounce;
alcohol, two ounces cucumber emul-
sion, one ounce; elder flower water,
four ounces; strained juice Of two lem
ons. The mixture should be used night
and morning and applied with . soft
rag or sponge.
, 1898-08-27

You cannot AFFORD to be without the
news when you a secure the best pa
per for only 80 cents per month. Send
In your name to The Republican.
, 1898-08-27
aiming neeA , At this once.
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF-NO-
TICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF-NO-
TICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, Cheyenne,
Wyoming, August II, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that
GERTRUDE ELLIS GILMORE,
OF Leah, Albany County, Wyoming,
has filed notice of intention to make
proof on her desert land claim No. 1914,
for the N. " SW. u Sec. 20, TIP. IA N.
R. 70 W., before the register and re-
ceiver at Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Mon
day, the 10Th day of September, 1898.
She names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and recla-
nation of said land:
John Innes, Florence Innes, Arthur
Whitehouse and Axel Palmer, all OF
Leah, Wyoming.
W. E. CHAPLIN, Register.
, 1898-08-27

The Sheffield club is the Oldest foot
ball organization in the United King
dom. It was started in 1866, and its
minute book for 1857 is still In exist
epce.
, 1898-08-27
rRANs,rssms1pr AND nrr2RNX
T1oesAL MXPO6fTlON.

OmaasA, June 1-HSov. I, I'm.
Grsatly fsdaesd ratss VI ~ UH6oo
ractns % Omaha for the sxpoGatioa.
The superb equ1pmsu4 end Queck
tine a tho Union Pae91e 0akas 4 -
regular N 70 Omaha aad - szDose-
uoa.
NJ eavsrtlslng matter. asbsas end
fun ta1uFDaf3oa, eaal a
q OAk AvsG
, 1898-08-27

WEST BOUND
No. l, Limited Ar, a:45 II. IN. Lv. ESQ n, IN.
No. 3, Fast Mail. Ar. 1000 a. m. Lv lU:20 H. N.
EAST BOUND
No Fast Mail Ar. l1:3 y. m. Lv II 30 y. m.
No. 4, Allan. Ex.. Ar. IL 80 a. IN. Lv. 1910 y. III.
, 1898-08-27

LARAMIE TENT NC. 7, X. o. T. N.
Meets second and fourth Fridays in 10.
o. +. hall. |. E. Buck, Com.
l. r. Swigart, R h.
, 1898-08-27

WYOMING CAMP NO. $3.50, MOD
ERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA.
Meets first and third Tuesdays in A. o.
U. w. hall. c. J. SAWYER, v. c.
Chas. W. Bussard, Clerk.
, 1898-08-27

LARAMIE LODGE NO. 2, /. o. o. +.
Meets every Tuesday evening in l. o. o.
+. hall. Albert RoSln, N. G.
J. C.. McRae, Secretary.
, 1898-08-27

Laramie LODGE NO. 5, A. F. and
A. M. Meets first and third Monday
evening in Masonic hall.
Hugh Hynds, W. M.
J. +. Oates, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

stration occurred. The train was trans
ferred 10 the Central of Georgia rail
way here for the trip to Savannah. All
freight trains were annulled for the
night, and n pilot engine was started on
the long night run fifteen minutes ahead.
At 1870 the train pulled out of the At
lanta station, Savannah will be reach
ed ut $3.50 Saturday morning.
Secretary Wilson missed the Presi-
Dental train at Tuskcgec and was left
over at that place. He was picked up
on the way back.
George G.. Smith. President of the At
lanta and West Point railroad, accom-
panied the President on his trip from
Tuskegee TO Montgomery and back to
Atlanta. The prompt and efficient rail
road service which attended the Presi-
dents trip South. is greatly due to Presi-
dent Smith, though he shares this honor
with l.. ). Brown, General Agent of the
Southern railway. who has been i'll per
sonal charge of the train since it left
Washington, and who has been unceas-
ing in his efforts to secure the comfort
and convenience of all aboard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CARE OF CONS EDERATES.
BILL FOR THEIR ADMISSION INTO GOVERN
MENT HOMES.
It is introduced by Representative Rixey in b.
Eaifof Wteranswho are MANNED,
Crippled or Needy.

Washington, Dec. 1G.-Representative
Rixey. OF Virginia, to-day introduced IL
bill for the admission of Confederate.
as well as Union soldiers to all Soldiers
Homes and Government institutions
maintained by the Government Al
though somewhat in line with the Pres-
dents suggestion in his speech at At
lanta, which referred to Government
care for Confederate cemeteries, the
Rixcy bill refers to living eX-Confed-
crates who are manned, crippled or
needy
The text Of the bill follows:
THAT after the passage of this act all
Soldiers Homese and other institutions
maintained by the Government for the
manned, crippled and needy soldiers and
sailors of the United States, shall be
omen to all soldiers and sailors of the
Civil War Of 1SGl-'GJ. upon the same
terms ard without discrimination as to
whether they were enlisted upon the
side of the Union or the Confederacy.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
POLITENESS BRINGS 4 $4,000
LEGACY.

a young lady in a department store
has just fallen heir to $1,000. The money
was left her by an eccentric old lady
who was treated with great poiteness
by the young woman when shopping.
Her JOY was as great as her surprise
when the money was given her. Sur
prise and JOY will be the lot of many
people if they take Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters when suffering from malarial
fever, ague. loss of strength and appe-
tite. The Bitters make the weak strong,
tone up the stomach and assist digestion.
In bad cases of dyspepsia, the cures
it effects are truly remarkable. 1t is
II palatable medicine. If you feel "out
of sorts" try few doses of these IA
nous Bitters.
We handle none but standard up-to
date goods, in silver novelties, 925.100
fine. Holly, the Jeweler,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
NEW TARIFF FOR CUBA.

Washington, Dec. 16.-President Me
Kinley, before leaving for the South
last Tuesday, signed an order establish
ing Il customs tariff for the island OF
Cuba, to so into effect January list
next. This tariff is based upon the re-
port and recommendations made by
Hon. Robert p. Porter. special commits
sioner of the United States, who was
sent to Cuba some months ago for the
special purpose of making an inyestiga.
ton of the subjects Of revenue and Gus
toms of the island.
Among the export rates of duty are
the following:
Cigarettes in boxes, per 1000, soc.
should wrapper and filler leaves be eX-
ported in the same package, bale, or
bundle. the export duty leviable or
wrapper tobacco shall be collected when
the weight of the latter exceeds ten per
cent of the total weight.
Tobacco, cut, 100 kilos, SO. %; other
$3.50.
Cigars, thousand, $1.35; in the leaf OF
filed tobacco, harvested in the pro
vince of Santiago de Cuba, and export
ed through the custom houses Of San
tiago, Gibara or Manzanilo, 100 kilos,
$3.50. Tobacco in the leaf for ciga>
wrappers shall be liable to the duty
leviable on tobacco in the leaf, with &
surtaX of 100 per cent.
Rice, husked or not, 81.
Tobacco, in cakes, so called "breva,
or in carrots, 100 kilos, $1,000: in pow
der or snuff, per pound, twelve cents
Leaf tobacco, stemmed or unstemmed
whether wrapper of filler, per pound,
$3.50, and % per cent. adyalorem; paper
cigars, cigarettes, $3.50 and % per cent
adyalorem.
Cotton, unbleachcd, half bleached, Or
dyed in the piece( (kilog) eight cents;
bleaehed. printed or manufactured with
dyed yarns (kilog) twenty cents; under
shirts and drawers of simple finish or
rough sewing, kilo. 20 cents, do, douDlp
sewing OF fine finish, kilO, so cents;
stockings, socks. gloves and other small
articles of simple finish or rough sewing,
kilo, 20 cents; stockings, socks. gloves
and other small articles of double sew
ing or fine finish, kilo. 80 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO.
BOOKSTORE,
Raleigh, n. c.
Raleigh, N. C.

We are now displaying for the holiday trade the best
selected and prettiest line of Books and Novelties ever
shown in Raleigh Every year books are being made more
attractive and we are keeping the pace with the makers.
Our stock is complete To examine our stock will show
you this. We invite you to call. We have about every
thing you can in History Poetry and Fiction You
can always get from our counters all the NEW BOOKS as
soon as published Among the many series of Gift Books
we have is the "What is Worth While SERIES all in beau
tfuI bindings go cents each or s. cents postpaid We
have an attractive line of Novelties Box Papers, Pocket
Books Card Cases, Pictures, Silver Novelties, etc. etc.
Make your selections early person by oder You
then get what you want and avoid the rush of the last few
days All orders given personal attention Subscrp-
tons to magazines and newspapers solicited.
ALFRED WILLIAMS G. co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst form
of slavery. George ID. Williams of Man
chester, Mich, tells how such slave
was made free. He says: My wife has
been so helpless for five years that she
could not turn over in bed alone. After
using two bottles of Electric Bitters she
is wonderfully improved and able to dc
her own WORK" This supreme remedy
for female diseases quickly cures ner-
vousness. sleeplessness, melancholy
headache. backache, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle-working medicine is
n God-send 10 weak, sicIly, rundown
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
so cents. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ROBBERY OF JEWELS.
Privates of the First North Carolina
Regiment Discharged.

Washington, ID. c., Dec 16.-(Spc-
cial. Mrs. Buckingham Smith, of Jack
sonville. Florida, was last night robbed
OF several hundred dollars worth of jew
elry. a part of which can never be re
placed. Mrs. Smith left here this after
noon to visit relatives in Charleston
She is near relation of Col. Hawkins
and Miss Lizzie Taylor. of Raleigh and
has visited in North Carolina.
Private Armound del Aigle Sadler
Company NJ; Private Charles c. Davis
Company II, and Private Joseph NJ
Burrell, Company Ii, First North Caro-
lima volunteer infantry, were to-day hon
orably discharged from the service OF
the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
TON OF BEEF CONDEMNED.

Savannah, Ga, Dee. 16-The loca
health authorities are interesting them
selves to see that only fresh and health
full meats are taken aboard the trans
ports taking troops to Cuba. This morn
ing the health officer listed and in
spected the fresh meats of the Rouma
MAN and Chester. On the Chester there
was found a ton of beef that was not
in prime condition. 1t was Immediately
condemned and ordered sent TO the ere
matory. The order was complied witt
without hesitation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
BLUE AND GRAY TO GREET HIM
Confederate Veterans and Grand Army
Men to Welcome Mckinley.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 15.-President
Mckinley will be greeted here to-mor-
row by a joint delegation from the local
camps of Confederate Veterans and the
Grand Army of the Republic. This will
be the first occasion on which the two
bodies have acted together. 1t is in re-
Spouse to the Presidents speech in At
lanta in which he paid a tribute to the
dead heroes Of the Confederacy and adj
vocated that hereafter the graves of the
dead of the Civil War should be con-
sidered as the resting places of Ameri-
can heroes, without distinction as to
the color of their uniforms. Calls for
meetings of Hancock Post, G. A. r..
and the Confederate Veterans, were
published this afternoon. 1t is intended
that the organizations should meet the
Presidents train together under the
Stars and Stripes The meeting was call
ed to be held in the Hall of the Con
federate Veterans Tonight ex-Union
and ex-Confederate soldiers met together
and passed resolutions commencing the
Presidents utterances and pledging
hearty sympathy. The call was too late
for full meeting, but it was resolved
that the veterans would call upon the
President in body during his visit and
assure him of their concurrence in his
suggestion and appreciation of the spirit
which suggested il.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CLAMoR FOR INDEPENDENCE
Yet Filipinos Admit the Necessity Fol-
American Protection.

Manila, Philippine Islands. Dec. 49,
A few influential Filipinos, in an ambiti
Gus attempt at self advancement. arc
clamoring for independence, though un
able to realize its true meaning.
The agitators here invariably admit
that they would be unable to stand with
out American protection.
Regarding the possibility of interna
tional complications, Admiral Dewe.
said:
Prior to the arrival of the monitors,
felt uneasy, but now / am ready TO hol,
this position against the whole earth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
RED HOT FROM THE GUN

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. Ii
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
Cuts. Bruises. Burns, Boils, Felons
Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile Cure
on earth. % cents box. Cure guaran.
teed. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE
JOHN HARPER QUITS LIFE WITH
4 SMILE.
BEWARE OF PISTOLS AND WHlSKEY
Harper Prayed for those Whose Duty il was to
Execute him ard Called TO the Sher-
if 10 Spring The Trap.
Other Hangirgs,
Other Hangings.

Macon, Ga, Dec. 16.-Abner Taylor, a
white man, was hanged here to-day ut
noon for the murder of his wife. The
execution was private, even the news
paper reporters being excluded.
Taylor made no statement on the gal
lows and only spoke to say good bye to
some of the Jail officials. His neck was
broken and he was pronounced dead III
eight minutes after the trap was sprung.
Since Taylor has been in jail he has
been constantly trying to commit suicide,
his last attempt being made this morning
at 400 by endeavoring to dash Ills brains
out against the cement floor Of his cell.
He declared he had been convcr.,I and
met death without flinching.
HANGED IN JAIL YARD.
Norfolk, Va, Dee. 16--Arthur Levitt,
negro. who killed Special Constable
Beazley September 24th last, near
Princess Anne court house, Va, while
the officer was trying TO arrest him for
the theft of u pistol was hanged to-day
in the jail yard of the County of Prin-
cess Anne His neck was broken and
death was instantaneous.
CONDEMNED DIED SMILING.
Charleston, S. c., Dec 16.--John Har-
per. colored, who killed Sandy Campbell,
white, last spring III Chesterfield county.
was hanged at Chesterfield G. III. to-day.
Unusual interest was taken in his case
as it was the first hanging in the county,
for forty-three years, the last execution
being that of white man for forgery
in 1855. Harper shot at another negro
md -liIInd n x-bifa hU oplInnt
Through the efforts of his attorney a res
pite of thirty days was granted with Il
view of getting a communication of sen
tence. but Governor Ellerbe refused to
commute. Harper walked TO the scat
fold with a Bible under his arm and
hymn book in hand. He did not show ally
nervousness. In addressing the crowd
the murderer said:
Il brought this on myself. ! say to
young men do away with pistols and
whiskey. / have nothing against any
body. / never killed Sandy Campbell III
tentionally. he was my closest friend
He prayed for those whose duty it was
10 execute him, and when he had risen
from his knees he cried:
'.Come ND sheriff and died with a
smile on his face.
he PAYS THE PENALTY.
st. Joseph, La, Dec. 16.-To-day.
within the walls of the Parish jail at
this place, Simon Passett paid the ex-
treme penalty of the law for the muir
der of Gus Mcqueen at Somerset plan
tation, in this parish, in May last. Both
parties were negroes and saw-mill
hands.
NEGRO LYNCHED IN GEORGIA.
West Point, GA, Dec. 16.-Jim An
derson, a negro who fatally wounded
Cicero Wright, constable of Fredonia.
Ala, was lynched near Lanett last
night. The negro who had been placed
under arrest for stealing, overpowered
Wright, beat him into insensibility and
rifled his pockets. He was later arrest
ed by Sheriff Johnson and posse and was
being taken to jail when the sheriff
was oyerpowered by a mob, the negro
taken from him, strung up to a tree
and shot full of holes Mr.. Wright is in
a critical condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
CEssIoN OF TERRITORY.

Not Accept 1t.
Madrid, Dec 16--A semi-offcial note
issued to-day says:
"As the American Senate must ratify
the treaty of peace before it becomes eff
fective. our Government should wait fol-
this ratification and not hasten to cede
territory which the United States Senate
may not accept"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

The Texas steer is pretty tough
proposition--when you meet him in q
restaurant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

A man may be able to write dozen
volumes and still be unable to fill one
pocketbook,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

The bewhiskered old humbug is more
popular than the barefaced lie.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17

Money talks, but it never gives itself
away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-17
ON THE WAY TO SAVANNAH

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 16.--The special
train conveying President Mckinley and
party on his trip through the South, ar
rived on the Atlanta and West Point
railroad from Montgomery at 1885
u. IN. An hour was spent in the depot
here. The cars was dark and no demon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-30
MACCABEEs.

On Friday evening, May Q, Columbus Tent
and Independent Hive will hold nm entertain.
ment and social in upper Journal hall.
Elmwood Tent entertained large delega-
t.on from sister tents Monday evening.
Al the meeting of Independent Hive tladies
branch) three candidates were admitted and
four applications for membership were re-
ceived.
Providence Tent VIII hold whist party in
Valentine hall Thursday evening, which win
be free to the members and their friends
Five prizes will be given.
At tho session of Eureka Tent Thursday
evening n question of long standing and vital
import was settled in favor Of the order. Under
the head Of the good OF the order remarks OF
more than ordinary interest were made hy
T. E. Magee. past commander OF Columbus
Tent; John @. Cannes, lieutenant commander
Of Columbus Tent; Charles II. Lamb. com
msndcr of Providence Tent: p. +. Costello.
commander bf Eureka Tent, and A. Z. Powe,
II. d., OF Eureka Tent