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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21

The above call, for a special meeting
of the directors of the insane asylum
here. was issued yesterday.
1t is, it will be noted, called for two
purpose: a. To make further provision
for female patients, and CO to investi
gate complaints of incompetency in thu
medical department.
There are now 100 male patients anG
240 female patients in the asylum. Fol
these there are separate apartments
The woman's department is full, an6
there are q number of applications fol
admission on file. Either these will have
to be turned away, or more room must
be provided for them. The male
department not being full and no imme
| diatd prospect of its being crowded, DR.
| Kirby will recommend to the board thai
he be allowed to use one ward in the
male department for females. This, he
thinks. will relieve the present crowded
| condition of the female department anC
accommodate all women who apply fol-
admission.
complaints in regard to the inefficien
cy in the medical department" refer tc
young #. ID. Koence, who was about ?
year ago elected second assistant ply
stefan for the asylum.
At the time of his election it was
charged that Koonce was not a proper
man for the place, though he had man
wool to secure some good recommends
/ tons. In reply to these charges, DR.
Koonce's father promised, in case his
son proved inefficient, to see that he re-
signed
This promise he has not kept Find.
ing that the young man was entirely url.
satisfactory, both by reason of his per.
sonal conduct and his lack of profes-
sional skill, the superintendent, as in
duty bound, laid the matter before thu
executive committee. They sent for
Koonce, ST.. and asked him to make
good his promise to have his son resign
He refused to do so. Hence this cal
for an Investigation before the full
board.
DIR. Kirby will make no formal charges
against Koonce; he will simply lay be-
fore the board the condition of the in.
stitution, relate to them the charges
that others have made to him and tel
of things that he himself knows. II
the board considers these things of SUI
tcient Importance to formulate charges
and specifications then an investigation
will be held: otherwise the matter will
be dismissed
In explaining the matter yesterday
Dr. Kirby said it was to him no pleas
ant duty to call the board together foy
this purpose. But the complaints have
been repeatedly made, the efficiency OF
the institution is being crippled and DIR
hlrby's own reputation is at stake
Complaints having been made, it is due
al parties concerned that the mattar ho
fully and thoroughly investigated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
WILBUR OPERA COMPANY.

The play-goers of this city will wei
come with pleasure the announcement
that the celebrated and popular Wilbur
Opera Company will play a weeks en-
gagement at the Academy of Music
The Wilburs are now in their eighteenth
annual tour of the United States, and
come better and stronger equipped than
ever. A complete carload of costumes,
and another carload of paraphenala for
the proper production of the famous
Wilbur High Art Living Pictures are
carried. The engagement of the Will
bur Opera Company is always one of
the notable events of the season. They
open next Monday night.
The company will play at popular
prices. 25, 30 and 80 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
JAMES MARSH WILL DIE.

James Marsh, the negro brakeman
who was knocked from freight train
at Mcclure, is still unconscious. He
has not moved or spoken since the ac-
cident. He was barely living early last
night and his physician expects him 20
die at any time. AS told in yesterday S
News and Observer, he was struck by
the water spout at the water tank, max
ing bruise on the whole left side of the
bead. No broken or fractured bones
can be found, though, and not even the
skin is broken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
WANTED.

Active solicitors wanted everywhere
for THE Story of the Philippines" by
Murat Halstead. commissioned by the
Government as Official Historian to the
War Department. Tells all about the
Philippines, Dewey the man and Dewey
the hero, with an official history of our
war with Spain. Brimful original pie
lures taken by Government photograph
ers on the spot. Large book; low prices;
big profits. Agents making $50 to $500
a week. Freight paid; credit given.
Drop all trashy, unofficial war books.
Outfits free. Address f. 7. Barber,
Secretary, $50 Dearborn Street, Chi
cago. 1O-l6-6
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

We have two children who are subject
to attacks of Group. Whenever an at
tack is coming ON my wife gives them
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it al
ways prevents the attack. 1t is house
hold necessity in this county and no mat
ter what else we run out of, it would
not do to be without Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. More OF it sold here
than Of all other cough medicines COM
bined.-J. M. Nickle, of Nickle Bros.
merchants. Nickleville, Pa. For sale by
]. Hal Bobbitt, Henry r. Hicks and
North Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by "NeN
Great South American Kidney Cure
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promrtness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male OF
female. Relieves retention of water al
most Immediately. If you want quick re.
lief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by Heartt & Heart, druggists, Raleigh
". G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN UNION
DEPOT AND FAIR GROUNDS
DURING FAIR WEEK.

On October %, 26, 81 and %, 1898, the
S. A. L.. will operate special train be-
tween Union Depot and the Fair
Grounds every thirty minutes, beginning
at 1000 a. m, and running until 600 p.
m. Fare ten 40 cents each way. Tick
cts on sale at Union Depot and Fair
Grounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
SUPREME COURT.
Fourth district:

Fourth district:
Robinson VS.. Robinson; argued by
Douglass and Simms for plaintiff, S. G.
Ryan and Armistead Jones for defend
ant.
Belvin VS.. Paper Co.; appeal by N. C.
Car Coz argued by Shepherd & Busbee,
Bachelor for plaintiff, Burton and Smith
for defendant.
Hooker VS.. Montague; argued by Argo
Snow for plaintiff, w. n. Jones for de-
PENDANT.
Proctor VS.. Insurance Company; CON
tinued by consent.
Goodwin VS.. Caraleigh Works: e
cases., argued by Douglass and Simms
for plaintiff, E. c. Smith for defendant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
DEATH OF MRS. WOOD.

Friends in Raleigh of Mrs. Henrietta
Wood, wife of DR.. w. r. Wood, have
heard with deep regret of her death al
her home in Scotland Neck. During her
residence in Raleigh, while her husband
was superintendent of the North Carolina
Insane Asylum, Mrs. Wod made friend,
of all with whom she came In contact
and they sympathize with DR.. Wood In
his great loss. Mrs. Wood was a daugE.
ter of Col. w. III. Anthony and was in
her 18Th year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
SPECIAL TRAIN FROM WELDON
TO RALEIGH ON THURSDAY OF
FAIR WEEK.

On October 9th Thursday the S. A.
l.. will operate special train from Weldon
to Raleigh and return to accommodate
passengers who wish to attend the Fair.
Train will leave Weldon about 700 a. IN.
returning leave Raleigh about 700 p. IN.
Lowest rate tickets on sale for this train.
For further information in regard to
rates and schedules call on any S. A. l..
agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.

The young mems Republican League
of North Carolina meets here next Wed
nesday afternoon at o'clock in the
Senate chamber. 1t is the regular an
nual meeting and new officers are to BIZ
elected. w. V. Hall is a candidate foi
reelection as president; F. FL. Lybrook
OF Winston, is also candidate. Ton
Rollins will decline reelection as secre
tary, and A. e. Holton, Jr., is a candi.
date for the place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
Business Notices.

Mr.. Ed. V. Denton is making spe-
cialty of oysters ON the half shell this
season and half dozen or dozen IF his
daily shipments makes you feel like you
were visiting the seasho-n. They arc al
ways fresh and delicious.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
ROCKERS APPEAL ARGUED.

The fate of Jim Booker Is now with
the Supreme court of North Carolina.
His appeal was argued before that tribu'
nal Tuesday. Booker is the negro who
killed his sweetheart. Mehaley White,
several years ago. He is now in Wake
county Jail under sentence of death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
Pope's candy made fresh daily.
OYSTERS IN THE SHELL.

| invite all my patrons and friends, es-
pecially the visitors to the Fair to feast
whenever it suits their pleasure on my
delicious oysters, steaks, chops and other
cafe delicacies. Oysters on the half
shell, fried. stewed or steamed. Fresh
every day and at seashore prices. Dishes
or meals served at any hour
ED. V. DENTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
Observation-Disclosures.

The News and Observer is in receipt
OF the following card:
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Massenbucg
request the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter. Martha
Tucker, to Mr.. James Harvey Bridgers,
on Wednesday, November the second.
eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, at
twelve o'clock noon, Methodist Episcopal
Church South, Henderson, North Caro-
lima"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
IN HONOR OF GOV. HOLT.
Capt c. b. benson Will Speak on Thurs
day Night of Fair Week.

There will be held in the hall of the
House of Representatives, the annual
meeting of the n. G. Agricultural Society
on Thursday, the 9th of October, 1898
at 7:30 p. III.
Capt. G. b. benson will deliver an adj
dress OH the life and character of eS.
Governor Thos. M. Holt, who was fol-
many years president of the society
The people of North Carolina are invited
to be present. The ladies are cordially
invited
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A good paying Hotel property. Terms
easy. For further particulars, address
Il. w. Lassiter. Oxford. n. G. oct13m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21

You invite disappointment when you
experiment.. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are pleasant, easy, thorough lit
lie pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
T. Hal Bobbitt and Henry Il. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
WANTED.

First-class male stenographer; apply to
Leon H. Weathers, at office of Messrs.
Chas. Il. Johnson & Co.
oct21-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
PERSONAL.

Harry: l want to show you a pretty
sideboard in Royal & Borden Furniture
Co.'S exhibit, State Fair, Thursday, Oc-
tober y, 3 p. m. MAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21

A chocolate inspiration is Registers
'PURPLE MOMENTS" Try them
Shut your eyes and open your mouth!
Now. guess.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
IS DIR. KooNCE INCOMPETENT
A Special Meeting of Insane Asylum
Directors Called.

There will be called meetings of the
board of directors of the Central Hos
pital at the institution at 5 o'clock p
M. Tuesday, October 25th, to consider
the making of further provision for fe-
male patients and the complaints in re.
gard to the inefficiency in the medical
department, and such other business as
may require attention.
BY order of the President.
(Signed) GEO. l.. KIRBY,
Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21
WANTED.

Stenographer and typewriter for law
office. Give particulars as to salary, ex-
perience, &c. Address, M" News and
Observer office oct20-5t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21

ROYSTER'S CUBAN DAINTIES"
are lasting joys. Remember the main
thing in sweets is delicacy of favor.
These are the real thing" y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-21

The man who says that all men are
thieves will bear watching.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
SIMPLE AT FIRST.
1t is Foolish to Neglect ANY Form OF Plies
Cure Them at the beginning.

Piles are simple in the beginning and
easily cured. They can be cured even
in the worst stages, without pain or loss
OF blood, quickly, surely and complete
ly, There is only one remedy & at will
do it--Pyrsmid Pile Cure.
1t allays he Inflammation immediate
~, heals the irriJated surface and with
continued treatment reduces the swell
liog end puts tAe membranes into good,
sound healthy condition The cure is
thorough and permanent
Here are some voluntary and M
solicited testimonials we have lately
received:
Mrs. NJ. o. Hirkley, Col Mississippi
ST., Indianapolis, Ind, says; Have
been a sufferer from the pain and an
noyanos of piles for fifteen years, the
Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills
gave me immediate relief and ia short
time complete cure.
Major Dean of Columbus, Chic, says:
| wish to add to the number OF certih
Gates as to ths benefits derived from the
Pyramid Pile Cure. I sWlered from
piles for forty years and from itching
piles for twenty years and two boxes OF
tho Pyramid Pile Que have eiisctaally y
cured me.
Most druggists sell Pyramid Pile CHrs
or will get IL for yoa II you ask them to.
IL is 50cts- for full sized package and is
put up only by the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mish.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
SEVEN MORE DEATHS.
Among the Troops In the
Philippines.

WAsHIEaroN, Dec. 5.-The war de.
partment received the following report
from General Olis Cf deaths among the
troops III the Philippines:
MAEILA, Dec. 4. - The following
deaths aimee last report: Nov. 20, Ous
w. Drew, private, b, Second Oregon,
smallpox; Nov 80, Irving J. Willett,
musician, First South Dakota, dysen-
tery;sJ. James Il. Link, private, /, First
South Dakota, dysentery; John j. Ma.
honey, private, Company x, First Souih
Dakota, typhoid fever; Clyde d. Pitts,
private, Company J. Third artillery,
acute melanchoiia; Charles u. U'DOn.
nell, musician, Company +, First Idaho,
dysentery; Frank Temple, private, Oom.
pany /, FIRST California, smallpoX.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
nm ,s nnd irclndinp O,t. 81. lso9,

Up tc and including Oct. 81, 1893,
there have been organized 6,l5l national
banks, ~ per cent OF which have been
placed in voluntary liquidation and less
than per cent in charge Of receivers.
AT the close of the year there were in
active operation 9,59S associations, with
authorized capital stock Of 1924, ,652, 1876.
The outstanding circulating notes Of
the banks on that date amounted to
$3.50, ,646,2Sl, OF which S2l0,045, ,456
we're secured by bonds, and the remain
per-$29, SOC, ,S25-by lawful money en-
deposit with the treasurer of the United
States for the account of hqGidating
and nsOivent banks and those reducing
circulation. The circulating notes out.
standing are 50, ,6S2, III in excess OK the
amount on Oct. 81, 1897.
During the year there was organized
Sc bank with total capital stock Of 3d.
605, 600.
"Yhe number Of banks leaving the
system during the year by voluntary
hquldGtiOn was 90, one OF which was
subsequently placed in tine charge Of a
receiver. The capital OF the IS banks
which hquidated amounted to Sl2 500,
OOO, aud the circulation to 80, lS4, 9bS.
The combined capital Ot the seven In
solvent banks was 81, 700, ,OUs. "
The comptroller Is required by Law 10
publish III his annual report statistics
relative to banks chartereo and operated
under sEatc authoritv.
Ee states as fol uws: "The returns
from institutions 0f this character tC
the number OF ., l40 have been received,
aud, in addition, statements from 75S
private banks and bankers. The aggre
gate Resources Of those institutions
amount to 81, ,63l, ,32S, ,351; loans and dis
counts, $2,4SO, SSI, 800; capital stock
S3l9,0i3,7sS; and deposits, $J,G64, 1884,
296
"The to'al banking funds of national
banks, As SHOWN by reports on July "A
1893, and other banks at date of latest
returns, amount toS7 ,4l6, ,355, 5GS, an in
erase since 1871 Of $J94, ,02S, G9S."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08

the emDlOYmeut of the examiners by
banks OF JheIr dstricEln sp gCiGi exam.
tnatOn work for the benefit OF the bank,
ana not Tor the COmptroller's office.
This practice had a tendency to inter
teEe with the rigid impartial,ty whicn
should CharaGteT2e the work Cf gov
Crnment official"
The comptroller, while recommend.
ing that domestic brauGn banking
should be legaiIZud in communities Of
less than 1000 iahabtants, many OF
which arc now unable to support iDde.
PenGens banks, opposes the granting Of
any more liberal privileges o! branch
banking than these on ground OF pablo
policy.
The comptroller discusses at length
the necessity for the establishment Of
International and lnteFGuloniai branch
banking.
1T one point ho said; THE determin.
alton OF the relation uf any new bank
lug system ~ the existing banks and
lomesJlc C'cdi!s Of orto Rico, differing
a. they GO from those ni lhis country,
Involves many Gla.Culs questions; and
legal provisions iOr the appointment or
u Commlsmca especially charged with
the eXamlnnriNn Of the conditions nj
ubAASHLlC pAhhlb8 ssAAA lLLstlA9o bh NAo
islands, and with tie recommendation
sf the proper form OF laws in connection
Herewith Is respectfully urged upon
CoagresH
IN view of tho conditions and neCes-
sities OF ouI ,Ilde with our new terri
tories oG POrtO Rico and Hawaii, and
with othDr South American countries,
as wei aa with those other territoTs95
a m tpNT
more or less extended measure of con
troll, the comptroller earnestly RECON-
mends the passage Of laws authorizing
the ineOTp0rat on OF banks organized
for the purpose of carrying on interna-
tional and intercoloniaI branch bank
ina" -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
GOOD NEWS FROM DAY.
Signing of Peace Treaty Expected
within u Reasonable Timc-Ia-
guired of the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Adyices from
Judge Day of the Paris peace commits
sion were Of gratifying character and
hopeful OF the signing OF the peace
treaty within reasonable time. Mem.
beTs of the cabinet expressed satisfac.
tian at the progress being made and
said negotiations were progressing
smoothly. there were various details,
however, concerning which the chair.
man desired to learn fully Of the presi.
dents wishes, and it was an inquiry of
this character which formed the buIden
Of the latest communication from Paris.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08

which should be reasonable sum. In
the Mt sence Of w. W. Haynam q. n.
Essick read very well prepared paper on
the subject Of Literature. - Aftes In.
teYmission j. W. Martin gave half hour
talk ON the subject Of "Corpo oral Punish
ment." Mr.. Martin made many state
ments which did not meet WITH the APP
proval Of Bj. A. Ziuinper and et1ers.
Martins talk was therefore followed by a
very animated discussion by walters,
Essick and Zininger. 1t was very
evident from the applause given the
speakers who opposed Mr.. Martin that
he stood alone IN some Of his extreme
views as regards the Punishment of cor
poral punishment from our chools. The
next meeting will be hold 10 district No.
II Dpce m her IL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
TREATY WITHIN A WEEK,

Representatives Of Eoth Commissions
Predict One VIII lie Signed, Bar
ring Unforeseen Complications.
PARIS, Dec. 5.-The United States
and Spanish peace commissions held
private sessions and afterward repre-.
sentatives Of both sides predicted conf.
IDENTIFY that the treaty would be signed
within week unless unforeseen conpi-
cations arise.
The American commissioners say there
IL no foundation for the reports ciTou.
lated i'll the Unit dStates and cabled
back here that President Mckinley has
forwarded to the American commits.
sioners Instructions TO insist RnyiGld-
ingly upon coating base III the Caro-
lines and that the Spaniards are en-
deavorIng to renew their opposition to
cession Of the Philippines.
Both commissions recognize that the
latter question ia settled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
ABOUT 5000 TROOPS TO GO.
Regulars To ReaexvsnS In San Francisco 70
fOr ths Philippines.

MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 5.-Information 70.
ceived in this city IL to the effect that
III accordance with late order Of the
war department., several regiments OF
United States infantry Wal in few
weeks cm1ark for the Philippines The
order, which il said 10 include the Third
Unurd States infantry, from Fort
u.,"ag, aud the Second, Third, Fourgh,
d.. :. rryentu, Thirteenth and 1Nyen-
.ry., re-lmeUts, requires chat these
rrPmr..5 "be prepared for prolonged
iorelGn fed service in the tropics out
side tho hmitD OF the United SCates."
The regiments, with cavalry, are
ordered to rendezvous at san Francisco.
between Jan. ana 10. 4ne full deTaA
win numher V,NOO mon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08

NRw YORK, Dec. Rev A. j. Nc.
Kims, agent OF the american Bible so.
eiety, sailed for Porto Rioo with 1000
copies of the Bible and portions thereof
for distribution amOug tho inhabitants
OF that island.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
McDoNALDsvILLE.

Lucy Ann Palmer, wife Of John Pal.
mer, died on Friday last, aged SO years,
ii months, 10 days. She wns probably
the Oldest inbabitant Of this town. She
had for great many years been a
snffeTsr f'om dropsy and kindred disease
funeral was on Sunday, Rev. RAIDER
ofIieiltinH
Protraoted meeting is in progress at
the NJ. v. church III der the management
Of Rev. Raider, the pastor.
Quite n blizzard stroek this place Sun
day and Monday morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08

New N0GN, Dec. 5-Admiral Samp.
son has ctutgd 70 the Cuban Eenc.Al ie.
lief Cona!tl adrsssuy that yci sap.
plies be sent - iAe .G4rliuCo ud meu.
WCln"n ard ChllG.,n IN the NICu.ty r5
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
Report on Their Affairs by
Comptroller Dawes.
INTERCOL0NIAL BRANCH BANKS.

The CoInptrailer Said They and Interna.
tionai Institutions We've Needed hanks
Less but Deposits Grsater--Eho Char
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-08
BARRYVILLE.

Bev. George y. Cherot viii hold .
series of meel ings at ST. Peters shureh,
beginning Sunday evening, Deeember IL,
emitting Mondty evening, to continue
each evening up to Christmas eve, at
which time the Sunday school will render
q very interesting Christmas service.
The holy communion will be celebrated
on Christmas at 1890.