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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
ANNUAL CONVENTION w. C. T. U.
RICHMOND, VA, OCTOBER 4TII
7TH, 1898.

On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line will sell round trip
tickets to Richmond, Va, and return at
rate Of four a. cents per mile one way
for the round trip. Tickets to be sold
October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, final limit
October 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

Theo A. Browns exclusive cigar store
is the place for fine cigars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIM. B. SNOW-Sale of Building Lots.
l.. 7. BROWN, Manager-Yarboroug
House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

We want your trade in cigars and
smokers articles. Browns exclusive eli
gar store, 216 Fayetteville street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
For Mems Wear.

We have the best Calf Shoe on the market for 81 90
real value $3.50 They made in lace and CATERS plain
and cap toe We can fit all now.
Best line of Misses and Childrens Shoes to be had
Prices start at 2Sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
For Farmers Use.

Now is the proper time to lay in your supply as the stock
is complete Sizes YOU must have are all here and prices
lower than ever
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

Browns cigar store is the place that
you get the Royal Blue cigar for &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

Often an excuse is worse than the
ohense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

MAGISTRATE
CIGAF
CIGAR,

SPECIAL. Low RATS FOR SOLID
ERS RETURNING HOME AFTER
BEING DISCHARGED OR On
FURLOUGH VIA SEABOARD AIR
LINE.
The Seaboard Air Line has agreed to
use one-half first-class limited standard
fares between all points on their lines
and connections for soldiers returning
home after being discharged or on fur
Tough. The soldiers of the Second North
Carolina regiment can secure tickets and
schedule or any further information by
calling at II. S. Lizards passenger and
ticket office, Marlborough House building,
Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

Goose Grease Liniment cold an t
guaranteed nv all drug9ists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
Tidy School Children.

Parents and guardians may equip the
little ladies for school service at little
expense. Fall Dresses, Aprons, Cling
hams, Hats. Hair Ribbons, Neck Ties,
and Round Combs School Shoes, Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs and Gloves, Garter Web
bing, Shoe Polish and Umbrellas. Let
the children make their own selections
it will teach them self-reliance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
Popular Fall Fabrics.

SO in. Wooden Cheviots ...........2 5c
81 in. Silk and Wool Mixtures 80. .25c
40 in. All Wool English Homespuns. 25c
36 in. Plain Dress Flannels ....... .25c
SO in. All Wool French Serges 80. .25c
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
Honest Economical Dfes
Stuffs.
Choice Novelty Pickings

80 in. Covert Cloths (all wool soc
SO in. Scotch Plaid Serges ..... soc
40 in. Brocade and Diagonal Wors-
TeuS. .s.... .0Uc
80 in. All Wool Habit Cloths ..... soc
IS in. Striped Serge All Wool ......5 soc
rS.z -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15

Pope's Candy made fresh daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
OLD FRIENDS IN THE WEST.
Oliver Olsen Writes OF Some and OF His
Own Thoughts.

Hon. William McEniry has let
ter from Oliver Olsen, formerly of
Rock Island, but who is now engaged
in the practice of his profession in San
Francisco. in which he refers to a
business transaction in which Mr..
McEnirv and Mr. Olsen had been in
terested, and by which j. G.. Rasmus-
sen, the old Rock Islander. acquired
possession of an advantageously 10.
Gated photograph studio in San Fran
cisco. Mr.. Olsen by way of personal
Renaissance says: This is Won
derful state, good climate, ocean
harbor, mountainous, gold, or
anges. semi-tropical trees, flow
ers, and in short wonderland.
but after all | have a great big con-
stantly abiding feeling within me that
old Rock Island is pretty good place.
| must have been too old when came
here. l somehow can't get to think
ing or feeling that the men and wom-
en- are anywhere near as good or low
| able as back in the old town. Conse-
quently, if YOU see any of my old.
time friends tell them they are still
with me in waking thoughts, and Of
| ten in nv Dreams
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
We Took Our Pick.

A millinery house, forced into
tight place. invited bids from us on
anything we could use. We took our
choice and named our own prices.
This weeks phenomenal sale Will
show many wonderful bargains in
perfectly fresh. fashionable and sea-
sonable millinery:
White trimmed sailor hats 47c,
should he 75c. The sl.25 values at
75c. The $50 values while they
last at 97c.
Misses fancy trimmed Jackson
Park hats, formerly SIC and 81. at 25c
and 5Sc.
Hundreds Of other hats and thous-
ands Of flowers and lunches and
sprays of foliage at but fraction of
early prices.
Beautiful new American Beauty
Roses per bunch &c.
Others at 3Sc. soc. 62c and Csc,
not quite half usual prices.
Beautiful foliage Zoe per bunch.
Others finer equally cheap.
If YOU care TO save be sure TO be on
hand at this great Millinery Sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20

Neither team had license to
cackle over the result of the game
PLAYED at the Twelfth street park yes
terdav afternoon until the last man
was put to sleep in the ninth inning.
Rock Island made the winning score
in the eighth, there being tie in the
two preceding bouts. Smith added
to his laurels. While he was in a de-
gree generous at times. at the critical
period he heightened his speed and
prevented the enemy from getting in
innate with the sphere. He was
given good support. Nonemacher
pitched pretty ball. The sailors
landed twice on the home plate in the
opening inning, Baer being poked by
the pitcher and walking, and Strauss,
Dillon and Babbitt singing. Two
more in the second; Smith and Baer
placed safties. the former coming in
on the latter's hit and Baer scoring on
Floods drop of Wright's fly. One
was made in the next inning, Dillon
walking, Babbitt sacrificing and the
former scoring on a fly by Hanna.
The giants were snowballed until the
fourth Berte put one in the infield,
Hanna's slow handling allowing the
runner to make the first pillow.
Keefe received 4 present. Smith put
one in Rabbits yard. He fumbled
and let in the first run. Nonemchaer
brought in number two with hit.
In the fifth it looked gloomy for the
sailors. Fender safed, Wilson walked
and both sang home sweet home To
the music of 3-sacker by Berte, that
wiry little gentleman who covers the
short field for the Ottumwas st
cleverly and effectively. He SCORED
on hit by Smith.
One small one did the business in
the eighth. Here is the way the sailor:
captured it: Hanna singled, Hoover
died sacrificing. and Smith made tn,
first bag while the ball was bein.
? felded from third to second. BaeI
drew four. McKibben swung on ;
: beauty and scored Hoover. Wrigh
knocked sky high with two men OF
+ bags.
7 Fender made Il brilliant stop of
D hot liner from McKibben's hickory i
g the fourth.
Joe Wright's sensational throw i
D the fourth set the crowd wild. II
was well back in his garden whe
t Flood lifted one out in that neighbol
: hood. Joe clinched it and caugl
C Smith at the home plate. The scor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
Wash Goods.

675 yards of fine Crash Suitings for
bicycle and general use. always 20 and
1Sc a ward, for this sale ~ and lie
yard.
1000 yards of Sheer Lawns. Fast
Colored Lawns. in neat figures and
stripes. 10 yards for 25c.
500 pieces of assorted Wash Dress
Goods, l2l and Zoe values. DC a yard. Sc.
$500 wards of Tissue Brode fine
lawns, 12Rc value. 10 yards for isc.
1900 yards of 36-inch Percales, val.
ues up to lie. June sale price, 7!c.
1000 yards of new style 32-inch
Percales at Just sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. Ii
her system needs the cleansing action
of laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrup
company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
A Drop Sale.

We have some 95 Ladies' Jackets
and Suits, practically the balance of
our spring business-some of the
seasons choicest styles and values
are among them. We shall close
them out this week as follows drop
of 81 on the price each day:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
D0mesfiCs Cheap.

New fancy Roman stripe Feather Tickings,
slteen finish. worth sc at half. is5sc.
- pieces Of Cotton and Domet Flanncls, ex-
ira good values. for this sale sac.
Is pieces OF Wash Suitings and Sklriings,
usually l2i: and l5c. at &C.
5opieces Of good Apron Check Ginghams,
sale price Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20

$500 yards OF new full Standard Calicos. 10
yards for 3,c. One pattern to q customer.
i.0o0 yards of good unbleached l.. l.. Muslin
per yard. &c
500 yards OF wide Percales and Prints.
choice dress styles values 10 and lie. sale
price 6l.c
LEO fancy crinlled Wash Suitings worth Sc
ward. for this once sac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
MCCABE'S
Big Merchandise Movement for June.

In well hard make dollars farthes
in
bargains bills You'll find the
o S this daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
When You Take Your Vacation

the most necessary article to have
with you (after your pocket book is
a bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 1t is
an absolute prevention or cure of all
arrangements of the bowels caused "
4 change of water You are likely to
need it. For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20

Two base hits-Mckibben. Three base hits
-Berte. Stolen baSes-Baer. Smith, Pender
81. Double plays-Wright to Strauss. Smi, h
to- Keefe Bases on balls-on Smith. q: on
Nonemacher. 1. Struck out-by Smith. 5; by
Nonemacher. /. Hit by pitched ball-Baer.
Wild pitch-Smith and Nonemafer. Time -
2:l0. Umpire-Ebright
Harry Sonier, who pitched here in
"a, has been forwarded terms 10y
Manager Sage. If he accepts, he may
arrive today. He is in Peoria.
The attendance was all that could
be expected yesterday in view of the
counter attractions.
Saturdays Game.
Weimer was hard proposition foi
Rock Island Saturday. Walsh was a
picnic. So there is no difficulty in
"a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
Filling up Company A.

Private j. f. Bensinger, of the 9th
regiment, arrived this morning from
Sterling and is assisting Sergt. Ed
ward Dunavin in enlisting the men
necessary to recruit Company A to its
maximum. A room ut the court
house is being used for the purpose.
Lieut.. G. b. Dillon will he here to-
morrow to muster the men into the
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
A Great Silk Sale.

Tuesday morning We place on sale SIS yards
of finest fancy waist silks. in tareta brocaded
checks and stripes. Louisine checks, three
tone stripes, etc. elegant qualities. SIC. " and
II = values also "a and s7-inch fine figured
Foulard silks. ten choice designs. light apd
dark colorings go at te.c. Gee, tac yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20

Continued on Fourth Page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20
PLAY A CLOSE GAME;
Rock Island and Ottumwa Teams
Have a Spirited Sunday
Struggle.
VICTORY FOR SAILORS IN EIGHTH.

Smith Holds the Iowa sluggers Down
With Excellent Efect-walsh Pounded
all Over the Garden Saturday, and is
Rewarded With His Release-St. Joe
Next on the List.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-20

Former prices have been up to sl2
for Jackets and $40 for Suits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
HYDROPHOBlA.
Mr.. w. e. Dyer's Horse succumbs to the
Disease.

Mr.. W. E. Dyer, of Pleasa ntdale lost a
valuable horse Wednesday afternoon from
what the veterinary surgeon pronounced,
as near as he could judge. hydrophobia.
Mr.. Dyer drovesinto Portland with the
home Wednesday forenoon, and the ami
NAL was apparently as WE'LL as usual.
While driving along Federal street the
horse showed signs of sudden illness, and
MIR. Dyer started Immediately. for home.
Upon arrival the animal was at oncs I'M
harnessed and put into its stable, where
it bagan to act in a queer manner, and
suddenly began to bite and thrash
around. acting as if.it had gone crazy.
The animal struck it's head with such
violence against its iron feed trough that
the trough was.broken. The horse would
bite at itself as If in severe pain. and
would tear mouthfuls of flesh from its
legs and shoulders and wherever 1t could
reach
DR.. Gage was at once summoned from
the city, but nothing could be done to re-
lieve the sufferings of the animal, and it
died short time afterwards. DR.. Gage
said that the horse had evidently been
bitten by a dog at some time, as 1t
showed all the symptoms of hydrophobia'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
Portland, Me-, January go, 1898.
THE REPORT OF THE DEERING
ANNEXATION COMMISSION.
TO the Editor of the Press:

10 the Editor of the Press:
Referring to the communication OF
ANN t. which appeared in Thursday g
PRESS, it is,Eperhaps, folly to again re-
fer to his repeated attacks upon the ca
pacity and honesty of the annexation
commission.
| AS pointed out in my communication
printed in your columns last Monday,
the confidence of the public in the truth
and adequacy of the report will not be
disturbed by any sucn. unsupported as
sertions.
Our friend demands that the commits
sioners prove their statement that the
proportionate net debts of the two cities,
Portland and Deering, are practically
the same.
1 submit that considering the eminent
ability and responsibility of the commits
sioners, and in view of the fact that they
all five signed the report, the public will
insist that the burden of proving them
incapable, dishonest or even in error.
rests upon their assailants.
IT, as our friend says, they have not
taken luUO Uuo dCcOuIlU Vi IoflldHU. b
liabilities items "enough to raise Port
lands rate per cent (of debt) several
tenths of one per cent" that is to say,
items amounting to, say s120, 600. since
it requires $4,000 toEaffect it one per
cent, then, truly, are they. proper sub
ieots of criticism.
IF. however, it is anK explanation of
their figures that our friend thus hopes
| to obtain, I can assure him that l was
oourteously received and carefully in
formed in answer to every inquire which
l put to the Hon. George M. Seiders,
| secretary of the commission, and the
Hon. Myron E. Moore, the Deering MEM
Der, and I doubt not that he, or any OF
| his friends, will also be as kindly re-
ceived by them, and they would not thus
offend good taste.
| But the people will certainly demand
proof before accepting the statements of
those who can have no peculiar knowl-
edge in preference to those coming from
the commission.
The commissioners may not be sin
fallible,' but they do. at least, stand I'M
impeached in their statements. 1t must
be a. desperate cause, indeed, that has
resort to such methods of treatment.
I am willing to admit that prejudice
has become SO deeply rooted in the minds
of many of the anti-annexationists that
it cannot be eradicated, but | am not
willing to admit that such unsupported
and unwarranted attacks will convince
PROGRESS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
HEBRON CLASS PARTS.

Hebron, January 20.-The class parts
for the class of '9S have been assigned af
follows: Salutatory, Mr.. Charles Rich.
ardson; valedictory, Miss Julia Leavitt
prophecy, Miss Mabel Richardson; his.
tory, Hugh Leighton; poet, Mary Rich
ardson; orator, Mr.. Bert o. Jones; ad
dress to halls and campus, Mr.. Charles
W. Atchley; address to undergraduates
Miss Bertha Lunt; presentation of gifts
Mr.. George II. Ramsdell; class will
Miss Cassie Thayer. The salutatorian
valedictorian and orator were chosen by
the teachers and were assigned by rank
All the other parts were chosen by tht
class.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATION.

Boston, January 20.-Senator Joseph
FLYNN of Lawrence introduced an order
in the Senate today for a legislative in
vestigation Of the recent general reduc-
ton of wages in New England cotton
mills.
The order is as follows:
Ordered-Ihe committee on labor is
herei authorized to investigate the cause
of the recent reductions in wages in the
cotton mills OF the commonwealth, with
full authority to send for persons and
papers and the committee is instructed to
report to the general court at its present
sessions, and as soon as practicable the
results of its Investigations, together
with such recommendations for legisla-
lions as the committee may deem APP
propriate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
THE NAVAL DRY DOCK.
TO the Editor of the Press:

TO the Editor of the Press:
In the various suggestions by members
of the Board of Trade for suitable loca-
ton for the desired Dry Dock, the fact
gems to have been overlooked that the
general government is already possessed
of the most desirable site upon the whole
Atlantic coast for naval dock. / refer
to the west side of House Island, adjoin-
ing Fort SCANNED; the government al
ready owns the property, SO that in urg-
ing upon our Congress the desirability,
and even necessity, of the proposed work,
there could he no suspicion of Sob,
the advantage of which condition must
ne elf.evident, and of no small assistance
in securing the passage of bill AS for
comparison between the Fish Point, or
Knightville locations that on House Island
has numerous and obvious advantages
without corresponding defects; the land
and water at that point can each be
spared for the purpose without sacrifice
of commercial or manufacturing inter-
ests; it would be remarkably easy of &C.
cess, and at the same time directly under
the guns Oh Gno bHES0 udFUOf AOIilHCitlO5As,
giving ample security (and perfect safety
from the elements as welD within less
than mile of open sea; direct channel
with abundant water for ships of the
heaviest draught, little or no dredging
REQ uired, solid rock foundation, stu
alton remote from risk of confagration
or other dangers, while at the same time
more readily accessible from trains than
most of the navy yards. / repeat that,
on the whole, there can hardly be found
elsewhere upon the Eastern ice board a
situation combining SO many and so i'm
portant advantages as House Island;
and l believe that conference with any
naval committee or officer will confirm
what is here set forth.
1t is to be remembered that navy
yard, for the building of war ships is not
demanded: we are too near Portsmouth
TO hope for success in any such project.
But Portsmouth cannot accommodate
such dry dock as is required by modern
war vessels, and it would seem that
Portlana's chance to be selected is ex-
tremely good, and that wise and con-
certed action should be sufficient to Sc
cure for our harbor what may be, and
should be- the chief resort of the United
States naval vessels. the Importance of
which is not to be over estimated.
j. B. JONES.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21
Neuralgia Cured.

Mr.. Editor:
Having seen several testimonials in favor Of
DR.. Chase's treatment. uldadd mine to the
number. About two years ago began to have
neuralgia in my eyes. 1t grew rapidly worse
and we called a physician. was treated by
him for awhile and then called another, but no
benefit was received from either. The pain
was so great l felt should lose my mind, one
eye was about blind, could only distinguish
light from darkness. j called DIR. Chase, Cum
berland St, and began to improve in a short
time. My sight returned and the pain left me
entirely and has not returned. This may help
someone else in a like condition to get aceiJ.
MRS. FRANK MORGAN,
jan3eOdtf Riverton Deering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21

B. Knight was the sou of Merrill Knight,
whose father WAS also named Merrill and
he was one of the first settlers and pro-
prietors OF the town. He made the first
clearing OF trees before the war mentioned
on the west bank of the Androscoggin
river, nearly opposite Dixfield Center
This was eight years or more before the
town was incorporated, and is near the
center OF. the town. He lived and died on
this farm. His son, Merrill, came into
possession OF the premises and lived there
Ior term OF years when it passed to
other hands, Samuel B. is now occupy
ing the buildings on this farm, and his
VIE died there. The mother of deceased
was the daughter of Seth Roberts, an
early settler in town. The descendants
OF the flrst settlers named are numerous
and We'll represented in town.
Mr.. David McIntire, native OF Fal-
mouth, Is teaching singing school IN
town and vicinity. He is engaged every
night in the week except Sunday. He is
two nights at Peru, two at West Peru
and same at Dixfeld. He is spoken of
highly in his profession.
HARPSWELL.
West Harpswell, Jan. 19-Mrs. Margaret
wife of A. S. Pennell Of North Harps-
well, died Friday. January 18th. at GO
p. m. The funeral services were held at
her late residence Monday, Jan. 18th, at
10 a. H. Rev. Mr.. Kellogg spoke words
of comfort to the sorrowing friends from
the subject, "Cast thy burden OH the
Lord - The floral offerings consisted OF
a pillow of green with white flowers with
the word "Mother'' in blue, and large
clusters of white carnations, Gala lilies
and roses The casket was lined with
smilax The surviving relatives are
husband, four sons and three daughters.
beside sisters and brothers. The deceased
was go years of age.
. NORTH YARMOUTH.
North Yarmouth, Jan. 19-The annual
roll call of the church was held at the
vestry Wednesday. January 10. The peo-
pie came together in the forenoon and had
O picnic dinner, to which about thirty
two sat down. The meeting was called
to ORDER at 80 and after hearing the re-
ports of the various officers the following
officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
Treas. Howard Cole.
Secretary-N. s. Shurtleff.
Dcacon-J. P. Rowe.
The Christian EDdeavor Society was
reported by G. L. Rowe, the Ladies Aid
Society by Mrs f. D. Morrill,, showing
that they have paid their usual sum
toward the parish expenses and have over
500 in the treasury. After the calling of
the roll the meeting was closed with sing
ing and all felt that it had been q very
pleasant meeting
Rev. Mr. Cousins of Gray, is supplying
the pulpit and the service is held at 2. 30
p. m. :.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-21

temptible to be referred to, and find their
way 10 the waste basket with other rub
bish. 1 simply note 1t here that the
his slurrfng reference to our distin-
cujshed and honored representative in
Congress. Speaker Reed) as we'll as to
my humble self. Perhaps l may think it
advisable to reproduce fac simile of his
letter. for the edifcation of our citizens,
and for his own humiliation, when he
sees himself in print as others see him.
L. A. q.
Portland, Me-, January 90, 1898.