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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
WHITE HOUSE BLACKLIST.
Names OF Uninvited Persons Who Crowd
Into Receptions Procured-Con-
grcSSmen Blamed.


washington Special, st. Louis Globe
Democracy
The White House has n blacklist. 1t
is an interesting souvenir of this sea-
sons receptions. 1t goes to prove that
there are person: who own fine clothes
and who are not 80 thin skinned as to
remain away from places TO which they
are not invited. The invitations given
this year to the White House receptions
were prepared with unusual care Lists
of The invited were kept and cards were
issued 10 individuals by name. The here
tofore Indefinite and lndscriminate
"and ladies' was not employed. That
thurc might he no MISUNDERSTANDING,
the secretary to the President, Mr.. Por-
ter and the gentleman associated with
him In the management of details, let
II be known through the newspa pers
that steps would he taken 10 detect any
who came without invitations. But the
method TO be employed w2s not ex-
planned.
The trap was set and il did its duty.
At one reception 2l3 persons who had
not been invited came 10 the White
House and participated. At another af-
fair the number of unlimited present
WAS lao. The manner in which the in
,:rudcrs we're detected ~ interesting. AS
usual, each guest on advancing to tho
entrance of the receiving room was told
by an official to give your name to the
officers, who Will present YOU, The
name of each guest was called out twice,
first By the officer Introducing to the
President and again by the officer who
made the presentation TO Mrs. Mckin-
ley. The announcing was done with
distinctness. But this year an attache
Of the White House stood in a secluded
nook and took down every name that
wa; called out Comparison with the
roster Of the invited was made subse-
quently, and in this way the names OF
The unlimited were singled out and the
blacklist was created.
This was not all. DoorkeepeEs from
the Senate and House were present 10
add their knowledge OF faces TO that Of
the White House usherS. Alph lbetical
lists OF the invited were in the posses
sion OF the officials When there was
doubt about anyone the lists were con-
suited. Some of he unlimited were
asked for their address: Subsequently
letters were addressed 10 several Of
those who had come without invitations
asking explanations Of the breach. Most
Of The letters ware ignored. Several re-
piled. laying thc blame on Congress
men from whom they claimed to have
received verbal Invitations. Halfa doz-
en- department peopla were caught and
the eases were referred to superior ofIi-
cial';
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
FUNERALS SUNDAY.

nc funeral Of MIR. Alfred NJ. VIII
s s LOOK place Sunday afternoon from
.ne trinity church at o'clock The
stem and the remains were intnr,.od =,
CeHar Grove Cemetery. The following
gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: chan,
ning Butt, H. #. Butt, Jr.. w. Fl
wilson, a, Wilson. a. B. Butt G.
,Ncrmillion. j. Fermilion, r. VermiI.
lion. T.. Vermillion
me funeral of Mr. Nathaniel Hyslop
sooh pace sunday afternoon from
residence No. 1925 Chestnut street
The services were conducted nv Rn,.
George Fl. Ray and the remains were
inferred In Oak Grove Cemetery.
me funeral Of Mr.. VIM. S. Fitz-
hugh took place from his residence.
NO. ~ Eflinghom street. Rev. MIR
Mitchell officiating.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
CITY SURVEYORS REPORT

During the month ending yesterday
City surveyor Sykes gave street lines
for the following new buildings:
Mrs. Sarah L.. Hume. one-story sin
gle frame store, northeast corner of
Dnwiddie and North streets.
a. a. Corprcw & Son. pne-story
single frame addition to mill, on Green,
near North street.
Capt. D. w. Todd, two-story single
brick. on Glasgow, near Court street.
Frank Durch, two-story single frame,
on High, near bingham street
Mrs. Lovey a. McHugh, two-stoTy
double frame, on Linden avenue, near
Bay street.
DR.. Q. c. a. Bindewall, tUo-story
double frame, on Green street, near
Glasgow street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
JUICES APpOrNTED.

At a meeting of the Electoral Board,
held Monday afternoon, the following
judges. ETC., were elected for the spring
election:
First Ward-Wm. 0. Hope, John N
Hume and c. w. Murdaugh, Jr
Second Ward-Robert w. NIurden,
Jr.. VIM e. Johnston and Frank j.
Mclaughlin.
: Third Ward-Wm. d. Fitchett, Mar
ionE'F. Bunting and James w. Howe.
Fourth Ward-Joseph NJ. p. Joyce,
John II. King and NJ. i. Riley.
Fifth Ward--.F. Nash B!lisoly, Lewis
W. Morris and James w. Miller
VIM. a. Neville registrar of Second
Ward. in place OF u. b. l3iisoly. re-
signed Walter l.. Pablo registrar of
Third Ward in place Of Joe e. Clark,
resigned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
Free Pills

Send your address to Fl. T.. Rucklnn
G. Co. Chicago. and get free sample
hOx Of DR. Kings New Life Pills.
trial will convince you of their merits
These p.lls are easy in action and arc
particularly effective In the cure OF
Consultation and Sick Headache. For.
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proven Invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free 81 from
everv deleterious substance and "a Ia
purely Vegetabis Theygdo motives, i; an
shv their action, but by giving tone m
stomach and bowels greatly ;iiiv!gorafa;
the system. Regular $sizsE 25c.. per- boy
Sold by Burrow, d Martin 81 C oaa .Drue
Store. ss} ~ 5s ~ =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
DISMISSED AND DHARREsrED.

. justice Rustic tried the case of rag
sam" Williams charged With criminoi
assault on coorcd girl, and for the
want of evidence dismissed the case.
hut later rcarrested him upon the
charge of larceny, and on this charge
he gave Sam ninety days rest in
Hotel de Codd
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
CHRISTIAN. ENDEAvoR MEETING

The Norfolk County Union of Chris
tan Endeavor will hold its monthly
meeting at the Court Street Presbv-
terlnn church, on Thursday evening.
the 3D. of March, at y. M An al
tractiVe programme has been preparsd
FOR the occasion. a cordial welcome is
extended 10 all.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
FIRE. IN PARK VIEW,

a fire. the origin of which is attribu-
ted TO defective kitchen nuc, was
discovered at 3 o'clock Sunday after
noon at the residence OF Mr.. H. String
En- Pearl and Hatton streets. 1t was
promptly eNtinguished without aid from
the department, indeed, no alarm was
turned IN, though some of Mr. String
ers neighbors manned a garden hose
with which the fire was quenched. The
damage amounts to about $50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
COUNTY CONSTABLE SENT ON TO
COURT

Immediately after the trial of Peter
Name yesterday Constables Hall and
Hutchins sworc out a warrant against
Constable Elliott, charging him with
cursing and interfering with them in
the discharge of their duty. Mr.. Elliott
waived an examination and went on to
the County Court.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

Residents of Elizabeth. n. J., have
started a movement to cree. Il monu-
merit to the memory VT General, Win
field Scott. whose home was in Eliza
beth from 1928 until the dime Of his
death The historic old Scott mansion
stands on East Jersey street., opposite
the City Hall Park. 1t is proposed to
erect The monument there, On either
SIDE of the park runs East and West
Scott Places.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
PRIZE FpGIIn~ER SENT ON TO
COURT.

The case of Peter Name, charged
With participating in a prize fight, was
on yesterday heard before Justice
sykes. Name was represented by
capt. John w. Happier and the Com
nonwealth by Capt. r. G.. Marshall
y number of witnesses were examiner
after which Name was sent on to the
County Court and was refused bail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
ITE STOLE A RING

George Cassell, colored, yesterday
stole ring from John Drake and sold
1t. He was arrested and was COM
Matted to jail for fifteen days. He is
one of 'the little thieves that hang
around and steal everything they can
get their hands on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
BuCklen's Arnica SaIyc.

THE BEST SALVE in the wofld for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter, Chappcd Hands
Chilblains. Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Rurrow Martin G Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
MAYORS cOITRr

Two DRINKS were fined 81 and costs.
Two DRINKS and dlsorderly were fined
$3.50 and COSTS.
Robert Taylor, assault and battery:
lned so. In default he was sent TO
Jail for thirty days
VIM Jones. assault and battery: 6nnd
SO and costs. In default he was sent
to jail for thirty days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
BOUND OVER TO KEEP PEACE

Sunday negro named John Nc
Donald went to the home of n man
named McAll!ster and threatened to
XII him and cursed him. He had n
nearing last night before Justice Aims
worth and was fined So and costs and
bound over 10 keep the peace for six
months in the sum of $50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
TRIED TO RUN HIM DOWN

Sunday night a negro named Miles
wright and another negro named
Thomus Archer tried to run into MIR
Frank Miller's buggy and break 1t up.
MT. Miller, in order to keep peace, had
TO drive his horse in q ditch They
had hearing last night before Justice
Ainsworth and were fined So each
Wright paid his fine, but Archer took
an appeal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
DISCHARGED AFTER SIX MONTHS
IMPRISONMENT.

Yesterday the case of John Neal.
who has been in the county Jail for
six months, Charged with attempting
To assault a little 5-year-old colored
girl. was heard in the County Court
and Neal was discharged
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
EVENTS OF THE WEEK

The City Council will hold their
regular monthly meeting tonight.
The Hastings Court will begin tbe
March term on Thursday.
The School Board will meet Friday
night.
Stonewall Camp, G. ", will hold their
regular monthly meeting Friday night,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
GOING TO TIE Il1oND1Eu

Mr.. S. Wilson Marshall and Mr.
Lewis Marshall sons of Cant. r q
Marshall will leave here about the
10th of March for the IilonCfike gold
country. Mr.. Wilson Marshall is now
assistant teacher in the Public High
School and his brother Lewis is in
the Portsmouth Gas comDany's office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
Ohm Y. McKanc, Gravescnd's old limo

John Y. McKanc, Gravescnd's old time
boss. will be. released from Sing Sing
April 1s,, and body Of his friends had
planned to escort him from the prison
dt;r to his home. McEane has forbid
den tine escort. but announces, shat he
would not decline an invitation to meet
his friends ct dinner in New York
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
NORFOLK COUNTY, COI1Rr

D. L. Rtddick qualified in the Coun-
court Yesterday morning to cele-
brate the rite of matrimony.
w. W. Sylvester qualified MS omar
dian of James Lindsay Heard, orphon
OF w. j. Heard, in bond Of 500
Liquor license OF \. l.. Turner was
transferred from corner of Queen and
Fearl streets TO Columbia and Pine
streets
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
Cou.hs ana r,o,rso,,

The irritation which induces cough;nr
Immediately relieved by use Of
Browns Bronchial Troches.' Sold
only III boxes
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

To sacrifice 100 pairs Ill all wool
Blankets, worth 500 now $3.50; soc. and
60r Dess goods at 39c.; S5c quality, G9c,
Elohks at half pricc.'at w. c. NASH,
a"g Iligh street. fe2-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

Prince Franz Won Aucrsperg. who
ssqnandered an immense fortune before
ne was - years old, IS said to be run
ning an elevator in one OF New Yo.k's
big hotels
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
MORTUARY REPORT.

The following number of deaths oc-
Cured in the city during the month Of
February: Total, l6. Whites, male,
6; female. 2. Colorcd, males, 5; fe-
males. 8.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

Ronds Issued to administrators, guar
dams, collectors, cashiers and othors
occupying positions of trust; also 70 20
spcnsiblc contractors at rcason,bIo
rates. JOHN L. WATSON.
de19-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01
Time, trimc Itcepern and Time In.
spcctCrs.

We are Time Inspectors for the Sna-
board Air Line, Norfolk and Carolina
and Southern railroads and headuuar-
tiers Fur Time Keepers ana fine watch
repairing. G. s. SHERWOOD,
2JG High street, Portsmouth, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

re-. and 5Oc. nccktics for lTc.; suspend
! cru. &c.. and l5c.. wor.h &c. SEC wlnLg.:
Charles II! Wel:rn 6 CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

To make room for alteration Of store.
Erest bargains IN dry goods, notions
and underwear" az
A. j. PHILLIPS.
212 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

FOR BEST COAL. MOOD. ITAY. GRAIN
Mill Feed, Bricks, Lime Sand, Cement,
d dnths , ETC.; eall on : II JAGoCKs,
Both Phones. ja1-tf Y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

FOR RENTING q! Crawford street. Z
ilrcplSce heater, range, gas, city sewer
age: everything modern, $3.50 per year.
No. 2i2 Crawford street, 6 rooms and
Kitchen, bath, sewerage, gas. excellent
condition. Either house within two
minutes walk OF the ferry. yet in best
residential section of the city. Apply
INO. L. WATSON. 100 High street
Portsmouth. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-01

WANTED connecting rooms. I'M
furnished: north of High STREET pre-
icrrcd. Rcrly, giving terms and Local
ton ROOMS. fc27-3t
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
TO Our Subscribers.

We have not had time to send
out statements to our subscribers
in arrears as we expected to do,
90 we ask our friends not to wait
on the statements but call at our
office and pay up, or at least pay
part. If not convenient to call
then send it by your neighbor.
We need the money to pay what
we owe. The amount of YOUR
Indebtedness to us is very little
but several hundred besides vour-
self owe us small amounts. We
hope each subscriber in arrears
will make it a point to pay us as
much rs he can of his indebted
ness by Nov. 18th for we have
some obligations falling due on
that date which we must meet.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
99a aaNsAaYgN SRDaaa'

A Sight Worth Seeing-A Wagon
On n RoOf-LOok Over Ciyburn
81 Elliott's Stables.
Have you seen our highly ele~
vated Mitchell & Lewis wagon ?
Well, Of course you have if you
have been in ten miles of Laneas-
ter within the past week. 1t is
not quite as high as Mitcbell's
Peak in North Csrolina-6,7O7
feet, but it Is far enough up in
the air to be seen for miles around,
located as it is upon the pinnacle
of our stately stables, gracefully
holding on the tip end of its tongue
our neat business sign. 1t is high
in everything except price-high
in quality, durability, workman
ship and style. The price is so
low that we are almost ashamed
to tell tin fact, it is so far be-
low the wagons high standard Of
excellence that we have to keep it
on the ground floor, where you
are cordially invited to call and
see it.
Cotton is low, it is true, but if
you need good wagon-one that
you will not be Always taking to
the shop for repairs, and are will
ing to pay anything at all for it,
come right along to our stables
and pick you out Mitchell-the
best and cheapest wagon on the
market.
CLYBURN & ELLIOTT.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
just Arrived Horses, Mules
and Wagons by the Car Load.

A car load of Horses, Mares
and Mules, selected especially for
this market and bought to sell at
prices in keeping with the low
price of cotton, have just been re-
ceived at our stables.
Also, another car load of the
celebrated Tennessee and Old
Hickory Wagons, the only relia.
bic. This is our second shipment
this season.
Call early. We will treat you
right. Respectfully,
Farmers b. & NJ. Company,
j. Nj. Hood, Manager.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
Skillful Operation.

Thomas Adams, COL, of Ian
caster, was operated upon Mon,
day for appendicitis by Or. Da
Vega. assisted by Drs. Brice, anc
Wise. The appendix, which was
gangrenous, together with PIN
of pus, was removed. Adams il
making a splendid recovery -
Chester Lantern.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
He Didn't Hold an Inquest

Coroner Young was sent for to
hold an inquest Monday over the
dead body of a 2 months old
child of Shep Witherspoon, col.
on Mr. I X Cunningham's place
which died of spasms. AT.
ter investigating the case he
ascerta;ned that the child had
been sick for several days and the
mother was present when it died.
He was satisfied the child died of
disease and that no inquest was
necessary so he returned without
holding one.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
Child Burned to Death.

The little 2-year old child of a
Wilson darkey, near MIR w T
Addison's, was burned to death
Monday by its clothing catching
afire. The mother had gone to
the spring and was gathering
acorns for the hogs and left the
child and another. about four
years old, in the house. There
was but little fire in the fireplace
but the children got to playing in
it with the result that the young
est burned to death before as
sistance could reach it. Coroner
Young held an inquest and tne
jury found in accordance with the
above facts.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
An Aged Lady Seriously Burned

Miss Agnes Barton, aged IS
years, was seriously burned on
Sunday of last week, Mt the home
of her br 'ther. Mr. James Barton.
She was kindling a fire when her
dress caught accidentally and in a
few moments she was enveloped
in flames. Her left side and arm
were burned to blister. DR..
kell is attending her and has but
little hope of her recovery.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
Entertainment Friday Night.

Under the auspices of the ladies
Of the Methodist church a charm
ING entertainment will he given at
the residence of Ernest Moore,
Esq, next Friday evening, 4th
instant. The following is the pro
gram
ChOrus--"Dixie.' -
Instrumental Miss Mev.
marble.
Reading-Ernest Moore, Esq.
NocaI Duet Misses Riddle and
Msckey.
Recitation-Miss Pearl Payseur
Instrumental Solo-Miss Mary
Hunter.
Reading-Prof. Fooshe.
Mandolin Miss Clara Barrett.
Recltstion-Miss Corrinns Ell,
lott.
Instrumental Solo-Miss Ro-
land.
Instrumental Misses Nc.
Cardell and Taylor.
Music--Miss Carter, DR.. Mas.
sew and w = Davis.
r. citation-W & Hough, Esq.
Chorus-"My Country, 'tis OF
thee. -
Admission, ten cents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
an Uncertain Disease,

There Is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the sympt ms of no two cases agree. II is
therefore lost difficult to make a correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe or under
what disguise dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
Iron Bitters will cure IL. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves,
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
4 Branch Store in Columbia

The Farmers Banking and Mer-
camille Company, of Lancaster
and Kershsw, $. c., will sell in
Columbia a magnificent stock of
clothing, dry goods, shoes, ETC.,
bought at the sheriff's sale in
Florence, of the stock of T ID
Rhodes, a merchant of that place.
For this sale the store AT 1916
Main Street, formerly occupied
by Kingsland & Heath, has been
rented. The sale will commence
next Friday. Capt. j II Fitzpat-
rick, pleasant and energetic bus
mess man with large interests in
this State and Georgia, has charge
of the sale. Columbia Record.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
Ayers
SaPsaparIIIa

is a specific for scrofula in its
worst and most malignant forms.
Scrofula is blood disease. Ayers
Sarsaparilla is a blood purifying
medicine. Mineral medicines only
drive scrsfula below the surface.
DIR. ]. c. Ayers Sarsaparilla is a
vegetable remedy and it eradicates
the disease. There Is no remedy
for scrofula equal to Ayers Sarsa-
parilla.
was oured Of long-staading case Of
scrofuls by Or. ]. C. Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The disease srst ma anifested itself when I
was child, by breaking out Ia red blotches
all over my body. was not free from the
trouble until ! took several bottles of
Ayers SarsapaTilla. That effected per-
manent cure. -ARs. E. II. SSYDEa, Lehigh-
ton. Pa.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02
For Sale or Rent.

For Sale or Rent.
will either sell or rent on
liberal terms my valuable farm ON
Middle Wild Cat Creek two miles
from Tradesville. Good house
and a two horse farm open on the
place. Apply at once, If you
need a good home cheap.
2t. j. &. ELLIOTT.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-11-02

At the congregational meeting
held at the Presbyterian church
last Sunday unanimous call was
extended to Rev Chalmers Frasier
OF Atlanta, Ga.
The Pl esbyterian congregation
at this place decided at their con-
gregational meeting last Wednes-
day evening to extend call to
Rev o q Jones of Rock Hill
Fra.
Mrs. James Mel arnOn left this
morning for Columbia, to spend
some time with Mrs. HOWE Miss
Jennie McLarnon) who is critically
ill.-Chester Lantern, 2Sth.
The election comes off next
Thursday. Every democrat should
vote if possible, especially should
he vote for the democratic nomi-
nee for Congress.
Mr. K j Glenn of Jacksonham
had fine COW to die Monday. He
clt her open and found that death
was caused from her having swal-
lowed a lady's hat pin.
Everett Cureton, col, who was
sent to the chain gang last week
for 80 days for stealing watch,
escaped Monday night. He went
to MIR. G. +. Ferguson's yester-
day morning and on Mr. F's ad
vice returned to the gang.
The hopewcll Democratic Club
will meet Thursday night, Sd in
slant, to ascertain how many will
go to the grand rally at Monroe,
N. c., next Saturday.
r. }. Flynn, Pres.
L. K. Langley, Secy.
Mr. H j Gregory and family
left Yesterday for St. Louis, Mis-
souri,, where they will reside
ten porarily. Lancaster will miss
the joviai Capt. Jack and his
estimable family.
Frontus II. Funderburk will
preach at Bethlehem Baptist
church the second Sunday eve
ming in Nov. at 3 O'Clock. A
full attendance is desired especially
of its members.
List of letters advertised for
the week ending Nov. 1st, 1898.
Miss Rena Mickey, Col, William
Brawn, A J Boykin, T II Chria tiam,
Bolton Horton, II K Parks, Har-
Wy Steele, Z o Tatum G w
Taylor.
j F Gregory, P. Nj.
The coroner's jury in the case
of the 3-year old child of Mary
Phillips, COL, which died at Jim
Robinson on tho Stevens place
Friday, returned verdict that
the child came to its death by
burning. The burning was done
at the hands of some one unknown
to the jury. The coroner in
forms us that the burning ap-
peared to have been done with a
hot iron or by Goals of fire laid on
the child's abdomen.
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ScPOfuI0 is
Sn0ke-Iike

IN its subtlety. 1t lies hidden for
years in the ambush Of the blood,
and when it strikes it voiGs it's
venom alike on strength and
beauty, disfguring the one and
undermining the other.