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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
PERSONALS.

Mr.. ]. C. l.. Harris left yesterday for
Washington on legal business.
Mrs. j. ID. Boushall, who is sick in
Baltimore, is steadily improving.
Mr. j. ID. Boushall left yesterday for
the eastern part of the State on business.
Miss Emma Jefferson, Of Danville, is
here on visit to her aunt Mrs. J. W.
Barber on Newbern avenue.
Miss Emma Jefferson, of Danville,
Va, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. j. w.
Barber, on Newbern Avenue.
DIR. A. NJ. Bobbitt is spending few
days in the city and is accompanied by
his friend, DIR. Cammack, of Indiana.
Rev. DIR. w. G. Norman and Mr..
Joseph G.. Brown left this morning for
Elizabeth city to attend the NJ. Il. Con
ference.
Mr.. G. w. Lee. of Norfolk. is here
10 be with his brother, Mr. William Lee,
who is quite i'll at the home of Mr..
C. T. Bailey.
Hon. II. A. Doughton, of Allegheny
and Hon. w. w. Barber, of Wilkes, who
have been attending the Supreme court,
returned home this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

STAMPED GOODS FOR EN-.
BROIDERY.--It takes time to work q
DOYLE or center piece for Il Christmas
gift; that's why this stock is now at its
best. Special prices prevail on these lots
STAMPED LINENS. -5-inch DOYLE
stamped in several designs. ....... &c
61a-inch DOYLE assorted stamped de-
Signs. price ........... ........ DC
9-inch DOYLE. assorted stamped de-
designs, price ...,.. ........... TIC
Pinch centre piece, assorted designs,
price $1,000. ....... ...... lot
, 1S-inch centre piece assorted. price. 20c
1S-inch centre piece, lovely quality
quality linen, beautiful designs. -. 25c
20-inch centre piece, lovely stamped
designs, price ......... DOC
24-inch centre piece, assorted designs. SOC
Hemstitched Dresser Scarfs, 1S-inch
by IL yards. designs Roses, Car
nations and Water Lilies, price 81. 0C
Duck Tray Cloths. stamped 27-inch
by Is inch beautiful designs. 49,. 15c
Splashers in Duck, stamped assorted
| 81 by Is inches .............., 15c
Laundry Bags. in Duck, stamped, IS
| by Ii inches. assorted. ...... 1Jc
Brown Linen Brush and Comb Bags,
| bound with red tape. IL by s inch
! es, stamped, assorted ...........,. lOc
Shoe Bag, Is by 10 inches. stamped
Darning Bag. - by o inches, stamp
ed. assorted. loo
Catch All, 4 separate apartments. 10
| by II inches, stamped, assorted. 20c
Umbrella and Walking Cane Case. q
| by IL inches, assorted, stamped. 25c
Travelling Case. % by II inches,
place for hair brush. cologne, soap,
tooth brush. nail brush and comb,
stamped ....... zoo
Selling place ut Ribbon Counter, near
Millinery Department.
ROMAN EMBROIDERY. - Is
very much in demand ON account of
its beauty and durability. Quite an
assortment in Bureau Buffet Scarfs
etc. Just few items 12-inch
square DOYLE, Irish Point Edge,
plain center ............. -Uc
l9-inch Round DOYLE, Irish point,
price ........ .......... Zoe
9-inch square Doyle, Irish point, 25c each
9-inch square and round Cushion Gov
er, in Irish point on net, price. 49,. 23c
12-inch round Doyle, Irish point,
price ........ ......:.. ...... DOC
16-inch centre piece, Irish point,
price 49,. :. SOC
| 16-inch Tide and Sofa Pillow Gov
| ers, Irish point on net price. $50. 75c
Dresser Scarfs, Irish point edge and
center, IL, yards long price. .... 90t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The slight barometer depression visi-
BILE over the South Atlantic States yes
terday morning developed last night in
to a severe storm off the North Carolina
coast with the barometer below 29.40
inches at Hatteras and a heavy gale
there. Rain occurred throughout the
last with snow at s p. m. at Washing
ton, and points in the east lake region.
Westerly winds prevailed in the south,
with indications of clearing. In the cen
trail valley and entire region west the
weather has cleared and is slightly
warmer. Clear weather will prevail
today with brisk westerly winds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

The directors of the State Norma
and Industrial College will meet a
Greensboro December LIST. They vii
at this meeting formulate their annna
report.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

Governor Russell has announced his
intention to review the Seventh Army
Corps just before it leaves Savannah
for Cuba The corps will leave for
Cuba on the 18th prox.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
CITY ITEMS.

CHAPTERS Nos. = and g. st. Mary S
Guild. will meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. W.
Fl. Williamson.
At the conclusion Of the services ut
the Tabernacle church last night the
doors of the church were opened and six
new members were received.
The directors of the State Normal
and Industrial College will meet al
Greensboro December LIST. They will
at this meeting formulate their annual
report.
Governor Russell has announced his
intention to review the Seventh Army
Corps just before it leaves Savannah
for Cuba. The corps will leave for
Cuba on the 18th prox.
The flimflammer Burton, who is III
iail here. was taken very i'll Monday
with congestion of the lungs. He was
given immediate attention and relief,
but he is still quite unwell.
THE Devils Great Auction, as it re-
lates to Raleigh will be Rev. Len. o.
Broughton's subject at the Tabernacle
tonight. 1.-The Devil has been selling
ont some souls here in Raleigh" he said.
in announcing his subject. land l want
TO find out what he's paying for them.
The portrait of the late Judge billiard
will soon be added TO the collection of
portraits of judges in the Supreme court
room. 1t has already been received and
will be formally presented by Lindsay
Patterson. Esq, Of the Winston bar. ut
an early date The work was done by
North Cardinals celebrated artist. w.
G.. Randall.
A board of officers, consisting of Col.
B. S. Register. Inspector General; Coz.
S. S. Bachelor. Commissary General:
Major III. Frank Brown. Assistant
Adjutant General. met yesterday in the
Adjutant Generals office to adjust the
accounts of the late Quartermaster
General and to determine the quantity
of stores supplied to volunteers.
Among the attorneys here attending
rhe Supreme Court are: Judge A. G.
Avery and Isaach Avery, of Burke
county; Plat d. Walker and J. W.
Keerans. of Mecklenburg: ID. w. Rob
inson. of Lincoln: W. w. Barber, OF
Wilkes: J. w. Todd, of Ashe; ex-Judge
John Gray Bynum. of Guiford; ex-
Lieutenant-G Governor II. A. Doughton
of Allegheny.
--
Capt. !. w. Todd, the war horse OF
Democracy in Ashc county, who is at
tending the Supreme court. told side
splitting anecdote yesterday in an argu'
ment before the Supreme court that
made the august justices war with
laughter on the bench. He is a strong
man-at the bar or in politics. "We re-
deemed Ashe," he said yesterday, ''and
elected to the House man of fine char
acter and ability in the person of DR.
II. Il. Reeves. He will be one of the
best men in the strong Legislature
chosen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

At the conclusion of the services al
the Tabernacle church last night tn
doors of the church were opened and Sly
new members were received.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

North Carolina: Fair, brisk westerly
winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin'
ity to s o'clock tonight: Fair, slightly
cooler by night; brisk west winds.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday
Maximum temperature, II: minimum
temperature %: mean, So; rainfall, ct
inches (for "a hours.)
The following table gives data foi
selected stations ut 8 p. m. yesterday:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

Will often cause a horrible Burn
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salye, the best in the world, will kill the
pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old
Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. Only % cents box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
SHOE STORE
$50 Fayetteville Street.

The incest, best and most stylish
things in Mems Shoes are made by
Stacy, Adams & Co.
Owing to the constant demand on us
for Mems Footwear, we have decided
to handle this exceptionally fine line of
goods, and invite your inspection and
patronage.
Every pair guaranteed. We want to
fit you. Give us a call.
The stock will arrive in about two
weeks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

THE Devils Great Auction, as it re-
lates to Raleigh will be Rev. Len. a.
Broughton's subject at the Tabernacle
tonight. 1.-The Devil has been selling
ont some souls here in Raleigh" he said.
in announcing his subject. land | want
TO find out what he's paying for them. :
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

will be
intangible definite Chstmde
possibilities ggng
before Already service has
handle this
the and there is
another like this the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

BAILEY BROS.-Big Whistle Tobacco.
JULIUS LEWIS HARDWARE CO.
Peters are the Best.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-30

Chapters Nos. and 6, st. Mary's
Guild. will meet this afternoon at t
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. W.
Fl. Williamson.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

impressed with the idea that the entire book was written in a fever-heat of con- ception and immediate execution.
 Vera Churchill is one of the most re- markable women in modern fiction. She is entirely up-to-date in every way. Witty, epigramatic and humorous, mistress of all the arts and tricks of her society, she gives vent to some of the most grotesque expressions and fancies ever conceived in a feminine head. She possesses a most phenomenal gift of epigram and the con- stant diner out would do well to avail him. self of any number of Mrs. Churchill's bon mots. With this gift for epigram is coupled perception for resemblances- that logical instinct for feeling in moment the secret parallelisms that connect things apparently remote-which give her charm and piquancy which is irresistible. She can win the heart of any reader, and, ought alone to make the success of the book. But there are other attractions as we'll Delaney Courtney the hero, is to quote a masculine critic, "a devil of a fellow" Rich, handsome and world-mer- ry, at the early age of 35, no wonder he falls an easy victim to the charms and Vaccinations of a rural Miss. But then we can find any number of heroes just as lovable and just as "gullable;" books are full of them There is delightful love element in the story and just to make it picturesque, or to show her wonderful yer satility in characterization, the author turns from the brilliant and witty Mrs. Churchill and the chaste. pure-hearted "Doris,' to European scenes and draws by a few vivid mastery strokes a success sion of personages assembled from all parts of the world-of whom Nadine Countesse de Villon, and Dagmar Princesse Marajanshi are particularly sparkling.
 The plot of "The Embassy Ball" is most remarkable piece of execution. It takes innate tact, as possibly the feminine creator of Vera Churchill rightfuly pos sesses to begin in the middle of the story where it is told in the first person, go nearly fo the end and then jump back to the beginning and in the words of the au- thor relate the true beginning of the story the occurrences of the Embassy Ball. In- stead of interfering with the development of the plot or the necessary unity of the work it, on the contrary, seems to add to the sustained vigor and dramatic recital of the story In one chapter. which might very justly be termed the climax of the story, headed "The illumination of a soul.s the author does some very exquisite word painting; presenting a picture in forcble and charmingly graphic manner. The au- thor. too, scores quite a success in her mastery of dialogue. That power of mak- ing characters real existences, not by de- scribing them, but by letting them de- scribe themselves; this accomplishment rarely belongs to any but story-tellers of the first rank. Readers of "The Embassy BalP' will naturally expect to see many new Impressions" of the book announced.
 PAUL PRY.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

The president is taking his vacation in hours-as the clerk takes it in days and the banker in weeks. The president works all day, but at night when the breeze comes down from the Potomac he retires to the south piazza for his evening rest.
 The presidents vacation hour begins at o'clock, at which time Mrs. Mckinley, clad all in white, appears at the door of the executive office and announces that 1t is dinner time. The president is listening to the wire, at that moment, as inter- preted by Chief Secretary Porter, but he stops the reading of dispatches and rises to accompany his wife. The two proceed to the dining-room where is laid a table for two, with as many additional covers as there may happen to be guests in the house. This summer Mrs. Mckinley is more than hospitable and holds out special inducements to such of her young relatives and friends as will remain in Washing ton to visit her.
 The windows are open toward the Mary land side, and, by the time the ices are brought in, there is a cool, soft breeze that somehow or other throws everybody into state of poetry Oh, ye govern ment clerks and little fishes! If only ye knew the coolness of a real Maryland breeze as waited through the cool valley
The age-herald., 1898-08-28
THE SHARK AS A SENTINEL
An Incident of the Civil War at Dry Tor
 tugas.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 The recent ordering of troops to the Dry Tortugas, Fla, recalls a curious incident in which boy prevented the escape of prisoners and performed humanitarian act which was greatly misunderstood at the time and aroused no little comment in the press of the day.
 At the time mentioned the island of Dry Tortugas was used as a great prison, and bounty jumpers, deserters and prisoners of all classes were confined there to the num- Der of several thousands.
 The island is but thirteen acres in extent, surrounded by a wide and deep moat which made it almost impossible for prisoners to escape, yet every time vessel came into the harbor one or more men would make the attempt Obtaining ropes, they would lower themselves into the moat from port hole, swim across the ditch and try to pass out the tide gate, despite the fact that sentries paced up and down on every face and kept watchful vigilance, with or ders to fire and call the guard. Several prisoners did escape the sharp eyes of the guards by swimming and dodgins under water when passing the sentinel. Reach ing the tide gate. they would dive again, swim to the channel and in the darkness climb aboard the steamer lying there and conceal themselves.
 But all were not successful Several un- fortunate men dropped into the ditch from the ropes and were found drowned the fol- lowing morning. The guards were doubled and everything done to prevent the att tempted escapes, not because there was any danger of the men getting away as the transports were always searched, but to prevent casualties.
 Just then 1t happened that the surgeon of the post was making a study of the large sharks thereabouts, and one day his son suggested that they put big maneater in the moat, where it could be watched. He said to General Meigs, who was stationed at Fort Jefferson at that time, "It will prevent
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

Washington, D. C., Aug. 25.-The latest news 1t that the president will go on vacation as soon as peace is assured
 Your correspondent has been watching the President of the United States talk ing his war vacation. He has also had the pleasure of taking snap shots of the presi- dent and of observing at short range the means by which "William the Peaceful" keeps cool while the wires are hot with messages and Washington is filled with couriers who dash up to the door in an- cient fashion to know ''the latest" The telegraph, photograph and cable have been working at breakwire speed and the streets have been filled with boys with the cry of "Extra!"
 In the midst of all this the president has taken his vacation. He is the first president in the history of the country to take it at home, for even the Father of his Country went to Mount Vernon, even when New York was the capital and Washington further away from New York as travel went then than Cuba Is from the United States as travel goes now.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28
1cxnEY AND

south side of the executive mansion and there, upon the big piazza, he takes off his coat and vest and sits down in reclining chair to get the cool of the eve ming. In front of him stretches a great rolling lawn sloping little downward, forming the historic Mall This is in sum- mer, the presidents front yard though it lies at the rear, and here he can walk around without being observed and can pick shrub or sit upon the grass with out finding himself pictured next day as doing so. There are no city streets in sight for the presidents front yard lies at the back of the white house and, for the time being, he can fancy himself at some quiet suburban spot, perhaps Mount Vernon, with the capital and its hot throb- pings miles away.
 Mrs. Mckinley Is always near at hand at such times. She does not believe in summer divorces nor can she picture the president happy in a bachelor hall of his own. She remains at her post by his side, the true wife of a war president.
 Presidents have always thought Wash ington too confining in summer. In his peace summer, year ago. President Mc- Kinley went to Lake Champlain. Lincoln, the last war president, removed as far as his cottage in the Soldiers Home grounds.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

Chase Circle, where he has cottage; and still nearer is Mrs. Alger, who remains at her husbands side on what she considers "war duty"
 So after all the president and his wife are not deserted in time of need.
 Deserters, however, are the judges of the supreme court who have almost with- out exception fled to the Sorrento Colony and to the other northern places which they like every summer.
 Though in Washington, without congress on his hands or the senate, the president is far from idle. He sleeps on his arms quite as literally as the soldiers. Near his head is the ticker which will awaken him with fresh news. The slightest move ment of the enemy is to be reported to him and no victory is to be kept silent. He has withdrawn to O separate bedroom, one facing the same breezy south side where the night news will not awaken his sleeping wife.
 At midnight, when the city swelter and the country sojourner getting ready to rest, the light Is brightly gleaming in the five bedrooms on the south side of the white house; for the president and his family are reading the latest war dis. patch.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

President Cleveland went gunning and from the duck preserve he went to Grey Gables Grant went to Long Branch and President Harrison found Cape May cot- tage, or the Adirondacks, very comforta- ble. But in those days there was not Spanish fleet to be sunk and new islands to be captured, so the country with its qui- essence did very well.
 And what are Mrs. McKinley's friends doing while she is at home? Many of them have remained in Washington keeping house for the portfolio carriers who are almost without exception at their desks each day. Others have escaped for a short spell to visit "home' as their state Is in- variably called. Mrs Hobart is at home in Paterson, N. J., where she and the vice. president have the finest residence in the state
 Mrs Day, wife of the secretary of state and a dear friend of the presidents wife, has fled to Atlantic City for few weeks. Mrs. Secretary Long, another deserter is at the family residence in Massachusetts not far from the Berkshires.
 The postmaster general has established his family not far from town; and at places adjacent to Washington are the attorney general and the secretary of the interior. Secretary Gage is at Chevy
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

the men from swimming the moat and so be the means of saving their lives.
 Finally after several hours hard work and with the assistance of many men, the shark, which was at least thirteen feet in length was hauled over the tide bridge, the surgeons son cut out the hook, and with swirl of its big tail the monster went dashing away.
 The shark was dubbed the provost mar shal by the prisoners, and that it inspired wholesome dread in their minds was soon evident. But it was a perfectly harmless creature. It swan round and round very near the brick wall, with one eye cast up pathetically. It presented a formidable spectacle, moving slowly along, and no one dared enter the water, consequently no casualties were reported. But it was not long before an article appeared in a north ern paper calling attention to the terrors of Dry Tortugas, where, among other tor- lures the union officers used man-eatlng sharks to capture prisoners and no little excitement was occasioned among thought less readers in the north and south at what was conceived to be the brutality of the officers who had charge of the Dry Tortu- gas prison.
 Meanwhile the great shark, in reality timid and utterly demoralized creature, was swimming about, refusing the daintiest morsels of fish which were offered it, final ly becoming so tame that it could be touched by its boy captors, who followed It about rafts while the naturalist watched its method of swimming and made many sketches of it and the singular fishes which clung to its side. The shark lived six months, finally dying of starvation. Its jaws may now be seen in the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York city.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28
AHEAD OF THEM ALL

From the Washington Star.
 Several states have offered claims to be known as "the cradle of statesmen" But Ohio is a positive incubator.
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

of the Potomacl Read Martha Washing tons letters and believe!
 After dinner before the electric lights of the sky have come out, and before the last sun ray has disappeared, the presidents victoria comes around. It is the great, roomy coach which was made to order for the presidents use immediately after his election. It is a cool bottle green with great silver buttons dotting 1t in appro- priate places. It's seats are very deep and it's cushions very springy, just the coach for a summer nights drive.
 The president and his wife ride alone. It is etiquette in the white house to refuse to accompany them on this semi-nocturnal drive, for it is only at his time that the chief gets a minute to converse with his wife. The two discuss the weather, the family, the town, the streets. the country, and the crops, everything except the war. Even Mrs. McKinley's latest pair of knit ted shoes becomes absorbing at this hour.
 The drive is a short one, hardly out to Chevy Chase, but it Is cool and pleasant.
 On the return the president attends a late meeting of the war board which Is constantly in session; and then he rejoins his wife for the family hour It Is now between and 10 o'clock. and the presi- dent can enjoy himself. He chooses the
The age-herald., 1898-08-28

The time has come when we must close out the balance of our Shirt Waists, be the loss what it may.
 That is why prices have been re- duced to one-half. one-third and even one-fourth of our prices of a month ago. Bargains on ladies' black, fine Lawn $1.25 Waists;
 now ... .................. JUG Ladies' verdy fine white and colored Pique, Lawn, Dimity and Madras Waists, value up to $3.50 for ....$1.49