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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-20
Milwaukee Grain.


Ml!waukee. ArrlI II.
Wheat-Firm: No. I northern. sl.o3;
No. northern. sl.ol: May. si.o3%c:
July, SI0lhc. Oats-Steady: 1910 sec.
Rye-Higher: No. 1. 55izc. Barley
Steady; No. 2, 45Izc; sample, Asa s5izc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-20
Spring
s 81 yi by the rsi in- Medicine

pure condition Of the blood after win
ters hearty foods, and breathing viii.
ated air in home, Office, schoolroom
or shop. When weak, thin or impure,
the blood cannot nourish the body as
1t should. The demand for cleansing
and invigorating is grandly met by
HOODS Sarsaparilla, which gives the
blood 1sst the quality and vitality need
ed to maintain health, properly digest
food, build up and steady the nerves
and overcome that tired feeling. 1t is
the ideal Spring Medicine. Get only
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Mr.. CAFFEY GOES TO WlLKESBARRE FOR
RECRUITS.
Geo. W. Sampson Leaves Winston TO Join Col
Burgwyn's Staff Negro Excursionist
from Winston Killed.

Winston, N c., May 16.-(Special)- -
George Long, brakeman on an excursion
train from Greensboro to Raleigh Sat
urday, got caught between two cars that
night His left leg was horribly mangled.
1t was amputated yesterday, but he
died shortly afterwards.
George w. Simpson, who has been
working at tobacco warehouse here,
went to Raleigh to-day to join Col.
Burgwyn's staff. He served in the Uni
ted States Army three years.
G. L. Caffey came up from Raleigh
to-day and went to Wilksboro to get
volunteers for Capt. James Hollis com
pany. He said the report that Hollis
men had forsaken him, and he had de-
cided not to organize company was en-
tirely false
Chief of Police league, of Winston,
has the names of twelve men who offer
to volunteer and join the company being
organized by Mr.. Turner, at Hillsboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

South Carolina-One battalion infnn-
try and one battery heavy artillery.
TeXas--One regiment infantry and one
regiment cavalry.
Washington regiment infantry
Seattle or Philippine islands,.
TO WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Ilinois-Two regiments infantry.
Indiana-One regiment infantry.
Kansas-One regiment infantry.
Kentucky-One regiment infantry.
Massachusetts-O regiment infantry.
Michigan-One regiment infantrq.
MissOuri-TwO regiments infantry.
New Jersey One regiment infantry.
New York-Two regiments infantry.
Ohio-Two regiments infantry and one
battalion infantry.
Pennsylvania-Fou battall0ns infan-
try.
Tennessee-On battalion infantry.
Virginia-One battalion infantry.
no TAMPA, FLA.
Florida-Onc regiment infantry.
Georgia-One regiment infantry.
lllinols-Two regiments infantry.
Iowa--One regiment infantry.
Michigan-One regiment infantry.
New York-Onc regiment infantry.
NORTH CAROLINA-One regiment
infantry.
Ohio-TwO regiments infantry.
Nirginia-Two regiments infantry.
Wisconsin-One regiment infantry.
III. G. CORBIN,
Adjutant General.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

interest of said corporation in the tim
her and timber rights, on the lands ~
ing ON the White Oak road in Onsow
county, containing 800 acres, more or
less aud as conveyed to n II. Terry by
Job Smith, by deed recorded in the reg
ords of said county in Book 81, page IA.
The timber interest and rights Of said
corporation i'm the lands conveyed TO X.
| II. Terry by Curtis and LOrenza Hay,
| lying in Jones county on the North Of
| Mirey Branch. and described in the
deed recorded in said county in Book b.
81, page 172.
The interest of the corporation in the
| timber and timber rights on the lands
| situate in Jones county on the South
side Of White Oak River and on the
| Northeast side of Black Swamp; de-
scribed in n deed from John Collins TO
| X. II. Terry, recorded in the records Of
said county in Book b. 81, page 236.
| The interest of the corporation in the
timber and timber rights on the certain
tract of land lying in Jones county mt
| HOLSTERS creek known as the Cannon
tract. described in a deed from George
Cannon to X. e. Terry, dated April
9Th. 1890.
The interest Of said corporation in the
timber and timber rights on the certain
! land living in Jones county and described
i'm a deed from Mancill Collins to said
corporation dated April Both, 1894.
Also all the right, title, interest and
in estate in and to all the lands timber
and timber rights, of the said corpora
ton, as owned in common with Thomas
A. Mcintyre. lying and being situate in
any or all of the counties above named
of
out and described above; and all other
lands. timber rights, and property Of
every nature, kind or description, whcr-
ever located or situated, owned by the
White Oak River Corporation, in fee or
for any shorter term, which may not
have been described or set forth herein.
Also Il certain steamer formerly used
by said corporation in connection with
its said mill, commonly known as the
Mamie Il. unless said boat shall the
sooner be disposed of by private sale.
A full description Of all the foregoing
property will be made known if desired
on the day of sale, or any and all infoc-
nation may be had at any time prior
thereto by application to the Receiver or
TO his Attorneys, Clark & GuiOn, at
Newbern. n. g.
Said sale will he made Mt the village
Of Stella, upon the premises on which
the mill is located, and will begin ut
the hour above named, and continue nm
til all of the above described property
and all other property of the corporation
is sold and disposed Of
Immediately upon the completion of
such sales, report thereof will be made
to the Judge of the Sixth District at
Chambers, for confirmation; as so soon
ms confirmation of said sales shall be had.
title will be made to the purchaser or
purchasers as provided for by the terms
of said decree. This May 9th. 1898
JAMES A. BRYAN,
Receiver White Oak River Corporation.
CLARK & GUION. Attorneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
A Neyer-die.

The "lile-time" of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup will never draw tc close.
When a mother once uses it, she con-
tinues It's use right along because, she
found, for curing cough, cold, Group and
whooping-coug DR.. Bulls Coughsyrup
unequalled by any other similar med
iciue. II have used DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, for ten or fifteen years in the
family, for coughs and throat troubles
caused by colds, and have found no
superior article" Mrs. d. T. Clarke,
l63 Congress ST., Cleveland, o. DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup can be had every
where for IS cents. Dealers will say,
they have something else 'sjust as
good or BETTER" because they want Ton
make more profit. Don't be ''takem
an" Dr.Rull's Cough Syrupis the bess.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
A NEW FISH RATE.
A Reduction of 2215 Per Cent Ordered
by the Commission.

The Railroad Commission met last
night Mt s o'clock and ordered reduc-
ton of 221b per cent on the present eX-
press rate on fish shipped from Morehead
or Newborn to other points in the State.
This means that the dealers in Raleigh
will now pay So cents box, whereas
they have been paying $1.15.
The rates were discussed at the last
meeting but nothing was done, the
Southern Express Company and the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
officials promising to arrange a rate be-
tween them.
This promise. however they failed to
keep and last night it took the Commits
sion but a few minutes to make the new
rate. This done the business of the May
meeting of the Commission was mt an
end.
At the morning session little of impor-
lance was done.
Exceptions to the new fertilizer rate
were oyerruled and the regular docket
taken up and disposed of. This done the
Commission adjourned to attend the
Worth Bagley funeral ceremonies.
The petition of the Atlanta, Knoxville
and Northern Railroad asking PERMISSION
to discontinue its depot at Ranger, Cher
okee county, was denied and the office
ordered kept open.
Complaint of Glass Walker, of Randle-
man. against Southern Railway for over
charge Dismissed.
NOEL Bros, of Roxboro, against Nor
folk and Western Railway Company, for
overcharge. Continued for further infor-
nation.
Standard Grocery ompanyC of Louis,
burg, against Louisburg Railroad Com
pany. for failure to deliver goods ut a
freight rate as guaranteed by bill OF
lading. Ordered that the goods be de-
fivered according to the bin of lading.
Robinson Il Co., of Elizabeth City,
against Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. for charging 80 cents for n ten,
word message from Elizabeth City to
Belle Haven. The telegraph company
ordered to make answer at next meet
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
For SALE CHEAP.

THREE ACRES OF LAND DI.
RECTLY IN FRONT OF BROOK.
LYN CHURCH, ADJOINING COL
HINSDALE'S-AND FRONTING ON
PEACE STREET BEA UTIFULLY
LOCATED AND AT A SMALL COST
CAN BE SUB-DIVIDED INTO
BUILDING LOTS, AND EASILY
SOLD FOR DOUBLE THE MONEY
NOW ASKED FOR TT. COME
QUICK OR YOU WILL LOSE A
GREAT BARGAIN.
j. NJ. BROUGHTON & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
Business Notices.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Raj
eigh Gas Company will be held at No. IL
West Hargett street, on the third Wed
nesday of June, 1898, (the 15th,) ut II
O'Clock M.
The transfer books shall be closed six
days before the annual election.
w. Il. MCGEE, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
A DEsERTO RETURNS.

PauIus Williams. Of the Goldsboro
Rifles, who deserted week ago, re.
turned yesterday and gave himself up.
He will simply be tried for absence
without leave. Had he stayed away ten
days he would have been tried for de-
sertion. Robert Mitchell. the other de-
serter, has not yet returned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

Elegant Steel Engraving of Consul
General Lee, suitable for framing, size
11x14. Send % cents in stamps to Rem
brandt Engraving Company, No. II s.
10th Street, Philadelphia"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

The Thompson Academy and furniture
ut Siler City, N. c., for SALE or RENT.
A Splendid opening for the right man.
For terms, etc, apply to Fl. A. & w. II.
London, Pittsboro, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

Salemen at once-First class. reliable
men for Raleigh. Bond required. Ad-
dress, w. A. Garrison, No. 215 u. Main
street, Durham, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

Nature has demonstrated that only
the fit survive. Our thirty years Of sue
cessful business proves that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival of the fittest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
COMMISSIONER PEARsoNs HIT

He Captures the Convention at Wash
ington and Succeeds in Having Judge
Clark Selected to Address the Next
Convention.
From the proceedings of the National
convention of Railroad Commissioners at
Washington Mr.. Pearson, Of North Car
olina. is reported as saying: "
MIR. President: Before adjourning
/ beg the indulgence Of the convention
for moment. / listened with pleasure
and much interest to the able address of
Mr.. NJ. Il. ingalls,, president of the Big
-Four and the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
roads, and Mr. Clark. Grand Master of
Railway Conductors, on yesterday, in the
interest Of the railroads of the United
States; the latter spoke of three classes.
The investors who built the roads. the
employees Of the roads and last, but | say
by no means least he mentioned the peO-
pie, the "Joneses," If You please, who pay
the freight which amounts TO over
III 1JOO00,0 900 annually. Ii il this class
] should like this convention to hear
from, ] have in my minds eye, one who
" a gentleman, an accomplished scholar,
a profound thinker, such Il man is the
Hon. Walter Clark, Of North Carolina.
! therefore move that Judge Clark be
invited 10 address this convention at it's
next meeting"
The resolution was seconded by Mr..
helly, Of Ohio, who spoke Of the ability
Of Judge Clark, and the committee was
instructed to extend the invitation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

Thousands Of sufferers from CRIME
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia.
grippe, and all throat and lung diseases.
Heart g. Heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

Old Rubber fire hose bought, 215 to
inches Cash for any quantity. Refer
ences Garfield National Bank, Rathbone
& Lemon, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
Daghi's Hoky-Poky.
FOR RENT OR LEASE.

The Bar and Restaurant privilege, in
New Capital Club building, to be open
ed July, 1898. Membership of club, one
hundred and twenty-five. Best location
in the city. The right man can secure
permanent lease by giving guarantee of
good service, at reasonable rental. APP
ply to Chairman House Committee,
Capital Club, Raleigh, N. @.
4-19-t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

The Sun Life of Canada wants a few
good men for District Managers and
special agents. Splendid contracts for
the right men. Apply to
J. r. JOHNSTON,
Manager for N. and S. Carolina,
Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
FOR RENT

The refreshment stand at Pullen
Park Bids received until II o'clock
May 18th. Right to reject any or all
bids reserved. Address A. NJ. Powell,
Chairman Park Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
NOTICE.

Low rates on Ice Cream to boarding
houses and hotels for S1,0O gallon at
Dughi. Send in your order for dinner
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

Three young men and two ladies to
travel for Chicago Portrait Co, J. g.
Cowell Branson House, Raleigh, ~ 9.
may 15-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
WANTED

Travelling salesman on commission.
Picture frames and moulding. Address
Baxter Moulding Co, SOB South 3rd ST.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

Fresh oysters just received this p. m.
at $40. A. OUGHT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

-Four or five canvassers on salary and
commission. None but hustlers need APP
ply. Room 81, Pullen building. st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
no TNACHERS.

Go to Dughi and get your last oys
ters of the season FRESH. A. Dughi.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
Hoky-Poky at Dughi's.
WANTED.

Electric wireman and helper. Adj
dress e. Il. & S. CO., care News and
Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

One car load of bananas just received
at Dughi's-10, 10, and 25c per dozen.
may 9-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
CAMP NOTES.

The field officers and the companies 0f
the Second regiment that have been in
cmap at Camp Bryan Grimes have moved
to the Fair Grounds. The tents were
moved yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

ROYSTER'S CANDY
on so firm basis OF public confidence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

The men Jared very well during the
storm Sunday night. Very few Of the
tents leaked and no water ran into any Of
them, except now and then where one
had not been properly ditched.
There was no drilling in camp yester-
day, except squad drill The evening
dress parade was dispensed with on ae-
count of the participating of the soldiers
in the Worth Bagley funeral ceremonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

1t is not chance, but merit, that ha'
nlaced
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

During the storm Sunday night light
ming struck two trees near the camp,
just back of Col. Armfeld's tent. No
damage was done in the camp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

The Davis Band, of Charlotte, has vol
unteered for service in the Second regi-
ment and the Adjutant General has ac-
cepted their tender. There are thirty
pieces in the band.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-11-26
BRITISH OFFICERS AND MEN.
a Thrilling Incident of the Recent
Fight on the Indo-Af-
CHAN Frontier.

At Q recent fight in the Khyber pass.
IN A~fghsnistau, Col. Plowden's com
mand formed q part of Gen. Hamilton's
rear guard, and had TO cross a bit Of
exposed ground swept by the tribes
mems fire.
Here three men we're struck by bul.
lets; two Of them could walk, but
the third was disabled. No rye
was present, and Col. Powden him.
self dressed the mems wounds.
After this the men had to retire
across the exposed ground, and Corp.
Bell was killed. Col. Plowden. Lieut..
Owen and Lieut.. Iielden carried the
dead mar up a hill. and by and by the
command had TO cross another ex.
POSED spot. Somebody was sure to be
hit now; IT happened to DC Private
Butler, and the ball struck him in the
leg, SO that he could not walk. Cant
Parr dressed hh wound and Lieut.. Car
ter took the wounded man on his back
and carried him.
T "i"' miuWa! OF the exposed
ground, poor Butler, rs he lay on the
leutenant's back, was struck again,
and the force Of the ball knocked the
heayily-laden young officer down. He
got up and once more shouldered his
burden, when Lieut.. Fielden came 10
his aid and together these officers car.
ried Butler to a place Of safety. Then
II was found that he was dead az the
result Of the second shot.
Meantime COL Plowden and Lieut..
Owen were carrying Corp. Bells body
neross the dangerous ground. and both
Of them were wounded In doing 10.
They struggled on In spite Of their
wounds and reached cover with their
sad burden.- Youths Companion,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-11-26
He WOULDN'T SLEEP.
Mr.. Laferty Kept His Eye on the
Enemy and Won the Battle
with Death.

The hospitals are naturally the scene
OF many pathetic, some humorous, In.
cidents. and a few in which humor
aud Pathos are sadly mixed. writes a
Washington correspondent. One day
Pat" Laferty and Mike" Dolan.
cronles in peace, companions In arms,
both wounded before Santiago, were
brought into one of The city hospitals,
and found themselves side by side. a,
they had lived and fought In The great
war.
How are ye, Pnt7'' asked Mike Of hi.
friend.
Mr.. LaTsrty. IL ye PLACE. likes to
maintain me dignity, II I am shot
through the breast"
Well. how are ye. Mr.. Lafertyf"r re.
peated Mike, smiling feebly.
IF ! didn't feel so bad, I'd feel bet.
ter" responded Pat. But how are We
yerself, Mr. Dolan?"
I'm dead entirely. Mr.. Lafferty, an
I'm expecting to git worse"
The doctor making bis rounds In.
terrupted this interesting conversa.
ton by eautioning the wounded men
to go asleep. Mike Dolan turned BIZ,
face away, pulled the clothes about
Lis shoulders and obedientIy settled
himself but Pat stared straight be.
fore him.
Go to sleep. Pat,r coaxed the sur.
geon. "Sleep Is the best medicine for
YOU"
Mr.. LaiTerty, IL ye PLACE. doctor.
| want TO maintain my dignity, NJ
am shot through the breast.h
Well, Mr.. Laferty. then" said the
young physician. amlably. go TO
sleep. You'll be better In the morn.
ing"
Not once shall / shut my eyes To-
night, doctor, not once. II I 70 to
sleep, death might come TO me in my
sleep. II ! stay awake I a dght
denth. don, intind TO die tonight,
doctor. Mind that. Poor Mike, there,
knows bis business. but ! don't IN,
tind 10 die"
The doctor smiled at Pats deteruiu.
alton, but he had little hopes for him.
The poor Irishman was sorely wound.
ed. Whenever be passed by Pats cot,
however, be found him with bis ives
staring wide open. and once felt hIs
pulse, fearing that unwelcome death
bad already come.
Don't ye be uneasy. doctor" said
the patient. family. struggling with
pain. MIR. Laferty is not goin' 70 die
tonight"
In the morning. when the nurse
came to look after him. be gave her
CHEEKY greeting. and 1t Is pleasant to
chronicle that bis brave spirit won
out" and that be Is 10 q fair way 70 re.
co7ery. But his friend and compau.
Ion. Mike Dolan. placid and obedient
1ike Dolan. bad "erossed the bar
y. y. Tribune.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-11-26
BREAKING THE STRAIN.
How q Dignined Statesman Renewed
the Memories Of Youth and
Quisted His Nerves.

A score Of years ago there sat IN the
nails OF congress a man who was noted
for his dignity and reserve. He rare.
~ smiled, and even his most intimate
friends Fever discovered In his con.
duct an evidence OF that relaxation
which 10 considered lm~peratively nee.
eSsary TO the health Of mind and BODY.
One day be received q card Of an
old playmate, n whom, In his child.
hood, he had INDUCED In many Q romp
and many Q frolic. he responded 10
the card by calling at the house dete.
mated,
Tom" be said. II am 20 Tired, mind
and body. that II Gems 10 me that I
can carry the burden OF life no longer.
must do something to break The
strain on my nerveA"
Tom laughed. Let me make a ,uv.
gestion'" be said. He took up a knife,
cut the cords that held a eoupl. Of
bulky parcels and shook out a number
OF heavy carriage robes and rup,
touched a bell, gave orders to have a
roaring fire In the crate, and 10 bro.
vide whatever was likely to be required
IN the way Of beverages for the entire
evening. BE took his friend down 10
dinner. When they returned the Gre
was blazing brightly and the room had
that genial warmth 80 grateful TO q
weary mind and body. Til. lights wer.
exungulshed, the door was locked and
word was sent 10 the Office that mum.
Der - was out. The friend sprehd
the robes and rugs on the floor In front
Of the grute.
smile.
Indeed I DO" was the response. az
remember the evenings and evening,
that you und lay on the bte rug b..
fore the fire.
Coats and boots OF, simmer, ana
iounging jackets donned. they dropped
on the rug, before the CRATE and went
back over the path of life to the day,
OF their boyhood. cracked nut. ma
otc apples BY the light OF the log, In
the fireplace.
Every night for q week found tbes.
statesmen In identlcally the ,ams
place and engaged in the same nmu,..
lnent. Near the end OF the time his
friends were remarking how much bet.
ter be was looking and what had ho