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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
INVITATION.

Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness areinvited topromptlV
communicate with Mrs. Pinkhams At
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out of the vast volume
of experience which she has TO ara"
from, 1t is more than possible that She
has gained the very knowledge tns'
will help your case. She asks no'nlng
in return except your good wili' Anu
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman, rich or poor, isvery
foolish If she does not take adVan'~SS
Of this generous offer of assistance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
WRITES THE GOVERNOR
If RELEASED WILL GO TO CUBA
AND FIGHT.
A VERY PITlFUL APPEAL FOR FREEDOM
A Man in Townsville Has His War Spiri
Stirred by The Maine Disaster and His
National Pride Wounded by
McKtnIeys Slow Policy,

The Governor is now daily in receipt
of letters from patriotic citizens offering
their services in defense of odd Glory
in case of war with Spain.
Among those received yesterday was
one whose patriotic feryor borders on the
ridiculous, and another whose ignorant,
child-hke appeal almost brings tears to
ones eyes.
1t is from a supplemented negro in the
penitentiary, a poor fellow who IS
serving out "a thirty-year sentence and
offers to go to the front and brave bull
lets il he may only be released from pris-
on. He writes the following letter to the
Governor, in his own way and without
regard to dictionaries or grammars. The
only corrections here made in it are in
spelling and punctuation:
Raleigh. n. c.. March 1, 1898.
Hon. Governor Russell:
Kind Sir-I authorize myself to drop
YOU few lines. / ann as we'll as a
man can be. Honorable sir, | really do
hone YOU are the same, enjoying the very
best of health.
Governor | am n lad alone to myself;
have no one to pity my condition neither
20 grieve after me. If You will allow me
10 do so l will volunteer myself to Uni
ted States of America TO fight as Il
brave soldier in the regards of North
Carolina. from under the care of your
kind brother, Hon. Mr.. L. Il. Russell.
warden.
PAT. SINGLETON.
Serving the term of thirty years; after
serving Il FIVE years sentence, the 9th
of january, 1897. Kind sir, if there be
any chance for convict, kind sir please
remember me.
SINGLETON. PAT.
Kind sir, please excuse the lead pen
ell. / did not have anyOther. a niger
boy. am 81 years Of age.
SINGLETON.
The warm number" comes from Mr.W
II. Keen, of Thomasville. He is anxious
to fight. He believes Cuba ought to be
free and his voice is for war. He thinks
our flag has been insulted and he roasts
Mckinley and his administration for not
wiping out the insult with blood He
writes:
His Excellency, Daniel l.. Russell,
Raleigh, N G.
Believing the struggle of the Cubans
to be the brayest in history and appre-
rlat1ng the fact that humanity call can
not be stihed, hereby tender my ser
vices to America, if war with Spain
comes and n case our government
swallows Spain's late outrage against
us, then my services is offered to Cuba.
Can you inform me how / can secure
transportation to some rebel point in
Cuba.
/ have had three years experience in
army service in company b, 9th Infan-
try. stationed at Madison Barracks, New
York.
/ am of Virginia family famous for
fearlessness and the blood of this brave
lineage boils with indignation at the
objectionable delay and neglect of our
government.
TO the outside world we must occupy
the position OF big bully lodging the
blows of pigmy.
An object of scorn and derision.
Trusting you will give me IN early
reply, / am, sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) w. III. KEEN,
Thomasville, \. c., March 4th, 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
yDRDICrs AGAINST RAILROADS
Capt. Bill Day Thinks Dead Cows Are
Often Responsible for Them.

Speaking of the verdicts for heavy
damages against railroad often rendered
by juries in this State, Capt. w. III. Day
Yesterday said there was always a cause
TO he found for them. And very of
ten" he added, these causes
are to be found in the most trivia
things. Somebody's cow or hog has been
killed in that section, perhaps, and the
railroad has; not made prompt and salts
factory settlement.
II have been attorney for railroads for
fifteen years. and during all that time
have not had COW case. Whenever the
company | represent kills anybody's cat
tie and the papers are forwarded TO mo |
Mt once send for their owner and va set
tie the claim between us. We never 60
to court.
~ had a lesson taught me once on this
cattle-killing business ana It's one i'll
not forget soon. / was suing the VIII
mingtOn and Weldon Railroad for kill
ing man. Inc trial was long and re-
diouS one and resulted in verdict
against the railroad for $4,000. The
jury was composed Of eleven men that
couldn't read and one that could. After
the trial met the reading fellow, who
really controlled the jury. We'll, Capt.
Day. he said, I did the hest for you |
could
"'Oh, you did pretty we'll l replied
Now said he, I guess I'm even
with the railroad. Sometime ago they
killed two calves for me. | offered to
take 81 apiece for 'cm, but 10 you know
they wouldn't give it. and l had to hire
a lawyer and give Inn SO TO get that
s. out of 'em?
But, my good man. said ]. that
was the Petersburg road that killed
your calves and this is the Wilmington
and Weldon that You give this $4,000
verdict against
"'Oh. | know that lie replied, hut
they are all in cahoots and all alike.
These felIers. no doubt have killed
somebody else's calves and won't pay.
hut they amt gainin' nothin. -
And he spoke the truth" continued
Capt Day. Il tell You $4,000 would
pay for heap of calves. The railroads
must learn that they can't tride with
the people along their line. When they
do they will find juries less hostile to
them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
WAIT A LITTLE LONGER. >

Wen call in the wandering sheep O the
fold
Out o the storm and rain;
The path o the poor shall be 'broidered
with gold
When they tell us who wrecked the
Maine.
Prcsperity'll come to you out o the cold
Ont o. the cold and rain;
The treasury'll have all the cash it can
hold,
When they tell us who wrecked the
Maine.
So, bear with your burdens, We veterans
bold
Cease You to sigh and complain;
Prosperity's banner will sure be I'M
rolled,
When they tell us who wrecked the
Maine.
Fl. T.. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
Stop! Women,

And consider that In addressing Mrs
Pinkham you are confding your private
Ills to woman--a woman whose ex-
perience in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that of any living ply
stefan, male or female.
You can talk freely to woman when
1t is revolving to relate your private
troubles to a man; besides, man does
not understand, simply because he isa
man
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
Is the baby too thin?

Is the baby too thin?
Does he increase too slow
ly in weight?
Are you in constant fear
he will be i'll?
Then give him more flesh.
Give him more power to
resist disease. He certainly
needs a fat-forming food.
SCOTS Emulsion is Just
that food. 1t will make the
baby plump; increase the
weight; bring color to the
cheeks, and prosperity to the
whole body. Thin children
take to it as naturally as they
do to their milk.
SOC and iIoo all druggists.
&, NeW YoFk
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
SUPREME COURT.
Cases from the Fourth district:

Cases from the Fourth district:
Worth VS.. Stewart, 1.-TWO cases. ar
gted by w. n. Jones, Douglass ana
Holding for plaintiff; r. O. Burton fol
defendant.
Garner VS.. Worth, argued by Allen
and Dortch, Simmons, Pou and Ware
for plaintiff; MacItae and Day for the
defendant.
Bledsoc VS.. Shaffer and Allen VS.. Bas
kerYille put to the end of the docket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06

HOW TT IS.-Referring to Judge
Purnells statement that if the Pasquo-
tank authorities persisted in their re-
fusal to receive Federal prisoners in
their Jail he would move the court to
some other point, the Elizabeth City
Economist states: SHERIFF Wilcox SAYS
he refused to take a prisoner because
Marshal Carroll would pay only half
price for board, and afterwards, when
assured by the officers of the court
that he should be paid full price, he re-
ceivcd the prisoners and has continued
to do So"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
THE OLD FOLKS CONCERT.

On We eighth day of ye third
month in We year of our Lord, ye old
fasnoned concert will take place, at
which ancient tunes and worldly ditties
will be sung by We young men and wo-
men, which same are provided with
strong lungs and good musical training.
The monies to be paid for this diver
sion shall be two sh.tinss. Ye trouble
will begin one hour past candle light.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
MANY THOUSANDS YEARS orn

Secretary of State Thompson has n
piece OF porcelain taken from a mari
oed Ill Onslow county 1t was found
among lot of sharks teeth. thirty feet
under ground. 1t has the appearance OF
having been a set in a seal ring, and
has ON it three figures, two men and =
woman. They are perfectly made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06

No matter how little we may love Our
neighbOrs we can see mo reason why
they shouldn't have II kindly feeling fOl
us
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06

All men are eqnal before thu law, hut
not before the rIOther-in-law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-06
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

After coughs and colds
the germs of consumption
often gain a foothold.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
Phites will not cure everv
case; but, if taken in time.
1t will cure many.
Even when the disease is
farther advanced, some re-
markable cures are effected.
In the most advanced stages
it Prolongs life, and makes
the days far more comfort
able. Everyone suffering
from needs this
food tonic.
SOC. and $I.oo. all druggists.
CoIT& BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26
A REPUBLICAN, STANDPOINT.

The Elko Free Press, which i
edited by the Republican Nationa,
Committee man for Nevada, has this
to say of the appointment of John s
Mayhugh 10 the Western Shoshone
Agency:
In the appointment of John S,
Mayhugh as agent at the Weste1 n
Shoshone Indian Reservation, Elko
county, President Mckinley has one
a great wrong to the loyal Republi-
cans OF Nevada; a wrong to the men
VINO stood up against great odds and
fought tor the Republican party; for
us principles ard tor Mr.. William
Mckinley for President. Mr.. Nav
hugh left the Republican party years
ago and became a leader in the Silver
party, and during the last campaign
was one of the rankest Bryan men in
Nevada. He is today the chairman
OF the Silver party central committee
OF l~ko county, and when BRYAN
passed through Elko last July he was
n OF the Commute that met the
gentlemen at Wells and escorted him
TO Elko. Why the President should
now appoint him to a position in pref
erence to a Republican, is bevord our
comprehension. There were several
applicants for the position, Mr.. A.
Bruce, TOR years past chairman of the
Republican county central committee
being the most prominent. No
wonder is it then that the loyal Re-
p%ublicans of Nevada have entered an
emphatic protest at Washington
against the appointment"
From this it is apparent that the
only objection to Mr.. Mavhueh is.
mat he favors the free coinage of gold
and silver by the United States with
u waiting for the concent of arv
other nation. There is no question
as to his ability to perform the duties
o"NS' 11S Is an Ola resident of
the State and has been elected to
office on more than one occasion nv
the Republicans.
The Republicans in this State in
assembled less than two
years ago declared for free coinage as
emphatically as W. J. BRYAN does
but because Mr.. Mayhugh adj
hers to that platform he is proclaimed
to be unfit for any Federal Office in
State. 1t seems to be an unpard-
Unable ottense in the opinion of the
men who run the Republican machine
Nevada to advocate the coinage of
4 metal that has been used for money
by all nations, ancient ahd modern.
up to the present time and which is a
tender for forty shillings, or
about ten dollars of our money, in
Great Britain, and IN France for anv
mount at the option of the Govern
ment. Republicans should find other
against John S. Mayhugh or :
old thei peace.-Journal. I
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

1t is a great misfortune that adj
vanclng age and failing health have
compelled Gen. a. ]. Warner to ask
to be relieved of the burdens Of the
office of President of the Bimetallic
League. For a dozen years he has
carried the flag of the league. HIS
labors have been t~ireless and most
efficient, and in all that time his
courage and resources have been
equal to every demand. We know of
no one who can take up his mantle
and wear it as did he.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

The festive country sucker will be
fieeced scientifically and thoroughly
IN San Francisco this week. If it
wasn't for the opportunity afforded to
coin the sheckels, San Francisco
would no more have a jubilee celebra.
ton than would the devil celebrate
the birth of Christ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

What must the golt organs think
IT the counterfeiter who spent so
much time in engraving a plate for
a silver certificate calling for saa
worth of silver, when the same
a'noun OF work would have produced
a certificate calling for 500 worth of
gold, asks the Omaha World Herald.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

What is now being done to China
by Europe would be the fate OF Cen
trail and South America we've it not
for the invincible power of Uncle
Sam. The fear of him saves the lit
tie republics from the robbers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-01-26

Jacob Klein, Evan Williams. Charles
T.. Mack. j. B. Overton, Alfred Chartz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
SPAIN FEARS TROUBLE.
CUBAN QUESTION AND INTERNAL DIssEN-
sIONs MAY PROVE HARD TO SETTLE.

CUBAN QUESTION AND INTERNAL DlsSEN-
sIONs MAY PROVE HARD TO SETTLE.
Madrid. Aug 22.-"El Correo." the organ or
the Ministry. says:
The Cuban question may yet be the occasion
Of serious incidents. may also be the question
Of internal policy. which may raise Incidents
that Il is hard to fOresec.'
The Madrid press generally. and notably "El
Hcraldo" advises the Government 70 seek to
save the economic situation by means ex-
clusively Spanish instead Of appealing to for
eign capital, whica. "Ei Heraldo says VIII
doubtless be offered. but such terms that the
loans would be most burdensomc
The opposition parties urge the Government
10 resist the American pretensions IN the Philip
mines The belief is general THAI Germany. Rus
fIa and France will oppose Americas annexins
anv considerable portion OF the archipelago.
An Official report from Santiago de CuDa an
nounces tie sailing Of the steamers Isle de
p,nav and Vilaverde with General Ordoncz
and a large number Of officials and men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
DESIGN FOR THE DEWEY SWORD.
A NEw-yoRK FIRM SELECTED TO MAKE THr
NATIONS GET.

NEW YORK FIRM SELECTED TO MAKE THE
NATIONS GIFT.
Washington. Aug. 29.-Tle design for the memo
rial sword the Government Is 10 present 10 Rear
Admiral Dewey. according to act Of Congress. was
finally determined upon to-day by the committee
having the subject In charge. consisting OF Acting
Secretary Allen. Senator Lodge. OF Massachusetts,
and Professor Oliver. of the United States Naval
Academy 4 great many designs had been SUBJ
mitted. OF them showing much artistic beauty
The one selected submitted by Tiffany & CO..
OF Ncw-York
The design Is less ornate than some Of the others
Its marked characteristic Is simple and sold ee-
gance. The hill; OF the sword. as originally sub
mi'ted. showed an eagles head. but this was
changed a plain and solid but highly traced gold
IN ndle The blade Is be subjected 10 the process
by which the famous Damascus blades were made
one side OF the blade bears the inscription. The
gift of the Nation TO Rear-Admiral George Dewey.
L. : ~ IN memory of the victory at Manila Bay,
May /. 1895" The scabbard is OF dark blue
da ma seemed metal. with tracery OF xold:
one OF the most marked features OF the original
design was at the end OF the scabAard whore in
miniature "A crown. presumably the Spanish crown.
was being run through by this Dewey sword. The
committee rejected this suggestive feature and IN
stead of the pierced crown two dophins are SUD-
vtitufed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
TO BE GUESTS or FRANCE.
ARRANGEMENTS OF THE RECEPTION OF
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS IN PARIS.

ARRANGEMENTS OF THE RECEPTION OF
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS IN PARIS.
Washington, Aug. I'm view OF the early
meeting Mt Paris Of the Spanish American
Peace Commissioners arrangements are already
under way for the entertainment OF this dis
tlnguished body 1t IS understood that the Com
missoners will bc the guests of the French
Government and while formal invitation
has vet been extended there Is reason TO believe
one will come in due time and that the Comms-
sloners will receive every courtesy and atten-
tlon which the French Government can be-
stow.
The meetings Of the Commission will be held
NJ the French Foreign Office. in the sumptuous
and historic Salon des Ambassadeurs II was
there that the famous Congress Of Paris met In
1s56. The Salon is probably the most elegant
official apartment in all Europe. being hung
with Gobelin tapestries and decorated with
lavish frescocs and works OF art. Near the
Salon are private chambers. suitable for COM
mittees rooms and for the meetings OF the Com
mlssIoners Of the respective Governments.
The several Commissioners Will choose their
own private quarters although Secretary Day
may hc the guest Of the United States Embassy.
THE President hopes to be able to announce the
names If the Commissioners on the part or the
United states this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
wARsHTPs TO GO TO HONG KONG.

London Aug. 23-The Hong Kong CORE.
spondent Of The Daily Mail" says:
Several American warships will return here
to be docked when Great Britain shall have
recognized the peace between the two countries
General Merritt and Agrnaldo have agreed
that the latter shall govern outside Of Manila
for the present. No nsurgent will be ALLOW n
inside of the city with arms.
"A British surveying party met with hostile
reception on Saturday between Deep Bay and
Tai-Moshan. near here. thousand natives
beating gongs and shouting foreign devils
closed the gates against them. Two Maxim
guns and seventy bluejackets were ordered out
and they gave the natives ten minutes 70 open
the gates. The latter promptly complied with
the demand -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
rp1rxD1y COMMENT IN LONDON.

London Aug o3-"The Times this morning. re-
ferring ed,orisy TO the approaching international
conference at quebec. says:
1T is possible that future historians VIII marx
August % 1855 as date Of considerable inpor-
tance In the chronicle Of the relations between
Great Britain and the United States II may be
hoped that the Quebec conference will clear away
a number of small irritating difficulties. and we
view the impending peace negotiations and the
prospect OF a better understanding between Eng
land and the United States as extremely important
The conference has an imposing list Of subjects 10
deal with and II any real business is TO be done
there must be a very active tendency to concilia-
ton among the Commissioners. We may be sure
the United States Will do their utmost 70 make the
conference success.
THE Standard publishes similar editorial II
declares that anything bringing Canada and the
United States into closer and more amicable re-
laiions is gain for both England and the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
MISSING MANILA DISPATCHES.

Madrid Aug 22.-Lieutenant General Correa
Minister of War. has received message from
General Jaudenes. dated August 90, In which ne
refers to four dispatches giving details OF the
fighting at Manila and the surrender.
These have not been received. It Is supposed
that the Americans have Intercepted them.
General Jaudene3 says ne has not received the
ing OF the protocol. and he asserts that the in
surgents continue hostilites against the Span
iards.
General Correa Immediately cabled a request
for details Of the surrender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-23
PREPARING TO ETACCATE.
CAPTAIN GENERAL MACIAS FURTHERS
PLANS FOR REMOVING HIS FORCE
FROM PORTO RICO

Ponce Porto Rico. Aug. 2l delayed in trans
misson).-Mail communication between Ponce
and San Juan has been established. and the
overland telegraph wires. which have been
strung will be connected Immediately.
All that will remain for the Commission ~ do
General Miles says. will be to secure an in
ventory Of Government property transferred to
the Americans and to give receipts 10 the Span
ish authorities.
Captain General Macias. in his various COM
rnunications with General Miles. has shown the
best spirit. He is anxious 10 cooperate IN
bringing about evacuation az the earliest
moment possible. and is placing no obstacles in
the way Of the volunteers returning home.
Colonel San Martin. the former Spanish COM
rnander at Ponce. who abandoned the city on
the approach OF the Americans and who II Is
was reported. had been shot for forsaking the
city. is in the hospital sick He has been
stripped Of his rank.
General Miles will advise General Brooke 10
embark the Spanish prisoners here. and send
them Immediately 10 San Juan. II is expected
that Rear-Admiral Schley will be there in
few days
To-day Sunday the liquor saloons were closed
and for the first time in the history OF the
island there WIS a public Protestant religious
service.
The officers and men the monitors nj
Guanica think Il unnecessary 10 keep the ships
there any longer These vessels are absolutely
unsuited to a tropical climate like that here. ana
the Puritan's officers have sent formal com
plaint to Secretary Long.
At Aguada north OF Mayaguez. the Spanish
troops killed two natives last Friday