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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

A little boy asked for bottle of "get
up in the morning as fast as you car"
the druggist recognized a household
name for "DeWitt's Little Early
Risers," and gave him a bottle of those
famous little pills for constipation, sick
headache, liver and stomach troubles.
Heart & Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17
Baby Cured Of Eczema

Our little boy was only three months old
when he was taken with Eczema that broke
out i'm the most horrible state. His face was
full of scabs, and some parts of the flesh were
raw. We used CUTIcURA SOAP, and one
box of the CUTICURA (ointment), and en- one
aCeeE this boy was as good as egeT, and we can
say the child has been o. X. ever since. We
are willing to recommend that the CUTIcURA
SOAR and CUTICURA did it. You can publish
this statement for it is nothing but the truth.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. FREESE,
Feb. Is, 1898. 500 So. First ST., Brooklyn.
SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT FOR EVERY KIND OF HU'
NOR wIrH Loss or Ham Warm baths with CUTIcURA
SOAR, gentle anointngs with CUTIcuRA (ontmenl pur
est of emoient skin cures and mild doses ofCuTicURA
REsOLVENT greatest blood purifiers and humoI cures
This treatment will afford instant relief permit rest ana
Sleep and point to speedy, permanent and economical
cure of the most torturing disfgurng. and humalns
of itching burning bleeding, scay, pmpy ana crnseu
skin and scalp humOrs with loss Of hair when all else is
Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEA
CoRP., Props, Boston, " How TO Cure Salt hheIn' nee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-17

II a girl jilts a fellow she can never
forgive him for marrying handsomer
girl than she is.
The times., 1898-04-03
An Enterprise That Failed.

CF-om the Detroit Free Press.)
Well. said Biggs, while sitting up in
bed talking with the family lawyer. ''TH
tell you all about it. but not word to
anyone else, mind you I'm sight and
SCARED up like the hero of German uni
versity, but l suppose it's something to be
alive.
You know the governor has been urg-
ing me to strike out and see what l could
do for myself. He'd advance the money.
to be charged against my share of the es-
tate, of course. | kept my eye open and
| saw chance that was worth n fortune
in one plunge. \ couple of fellows in our
set had a falling out, with which l think
jealousy had something to do, and agreed
to put on the gloves as a safe and honor
able way of settling their differences
They had a private hall and it didn't re-
qCire two thoughts on my part to con-
vince me that a reproduction of their mill
would make a hit and fortune. To make
sure. 1 provided myself with both a vita
scope and a Veriscope. | had a big pile
of films on hand for the occasion and
you know that these films are of cellu-
loid. The janitor was my fcllOw-coaspird-
tor About the third round, and while we
were getting along swimmingly, there was
an explosion like the blowing UP of a dy-
Mantle factory the select audience STAN
peded, the principals hustled down the
back stairs and the police found me un-
conscious under the wreck. Something
had set that ceIluloid of, and III never
know what did it, No one else has a the
ory. Just tell the governor that l made a
bad investment
The times., 1898-04-03
PtnyInS Doctor,
From the Cleveland Plain Deale,

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
A certain Cleveland attorney has two
bright little children They are quick
at imitation, and have a talent for MAX
ing up games in which they cleverIy
burlesque their elders A few days ago
their mamma found they were playing
doctor" The youngest child was the
patient, with head wrapped in a towel,
and the older the physician, with a silk
hat and cane. The mother. unseen
by the little ones, listened at the door
way.
Il feels awful bad" said the patient
Wen fix all that" said the doctor,
briskly. "Lemme see your tongue"
Out came the tiny red Indicator.
Hum, hum, coated. said the doc
tor, looking very grave indeed.
Then, without a word of warming
the skilled physician hauled off and
gave the patient a smart slap in the
region of the ribs.
"Ouch." cried the sufferer.
Feel any pain there" inquired the
doctor.
Yes" said the patient.
Il thought So" said the healer.
How's the ether side?"
It's all right" said the patient edg-
ing away.
Thereupon the doctor produced
small bottle filed with what looked Ike
either bread or mud pills. and placed it
on the table
Take one of these pillets," said the
physician, dissolved in water, every
seventeen minutes-al-ter -mit-ly."
How long must | take 'em?" groan-
ed the patient.
Till you die" said the doctor. Good
morning"
The times., 1898-04-03
Why the saloons Are Att-a.tive.

tFrom Scribner's MagazineO
When we set off Clark was in the full swing Of
a prOvident plan.
There's lots Of saloons he said. where YOU
can get free lunch with glass of beer And
he began TO point them out to me ali aIon, our
route. Large signs in front competed for the
drifting trade On one painted huge
schooner hrimning full with frothng beer. and il
bore the legend: The largest glass OF beer for
cents In Chicago Another sign claimed for its
shop, The best free lunch in the eitv and
others told OF hot sausaRJS with every drink or
a certain number Of oysters IN rnv stvIe or bok
steWS at choice and bread and cold neats aDd
cheese IN Unstint5d abundance
All tins 50 exactly met needs And there
We're warmth and shelter and cuulpanionshfD with
IN the saloons, and having drunk at the bar and
eaten at the Tree lunch counter we should b. &c
10 SIT 1t ease about the FIRE And how cheaD Il
ali was. For 10 cents, Clark was saving W. ctuId
get three fair meals day. and even 10 cents
would save Us from the actual pain OF hunger
lhere was no other chance that compared with
TINS The utmost that cents would buy in the
cheapest eating houses was cup OF coffee and two
small rolls There were I0-cent meals 10 BE- had
but they were not the equals Of 4 free lunch and
glass OF beer. To get their equivalent in a rest
auraht, YOU must spend 10 cents. at least
The times., 1898-04-03
ladies' vests. &c.
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER.
Prominent Citizens Disnpprore the
Posts Criticism.

Posts Criticism.
The Washington Posts reflection at
this time Oh American national hymns
has caused many expressions of disap-
proval.
The Post says THE Star SpanGled Ban
ner inspires. exaIts and excites no one
but it does not require any extraordinary
perceptive qualities to discern that criti-
cism of the Star Spanged Banner"
either by aliens or pro-alien organs in
spires, exalts or cxCites the Indignation
of those in whom there is the spark of
true Americanism.
The following are few of the express
ions heard:
Col. William G.. Moore, Superintendent
of the Metropolitan Police Department:
Il cannot understand such criticism
of the most inspiring National anthem
ever sung. The Star Spangled Banner
inspires me. 1t is never sung but what
it arouses those who hear it. 1t is the
only hymn for the American people"
Chief Clerk Richard Sylvester said:
'It was inspiring enough to enthuse the
Union Army and inspire the soldiers to
victory 1t is a glorious hymn"
Lieutenant r. B. Amiss, No. Police
Station, was indignant that The Star
Spangled Banner was the object of criti-
cism. 1t hardly merted a reply. THAT
ny mn, said he, ''arouses the fire in ev-
cry American. No true American can
hear it and not feel its Inspiration
''lt is good enough for me and my boys
to come after me" declared Lieut. John
ID. Kenny. II prefer not to say anything
against the person who criticised it. |
might forget myself, but no grander song
was ever written. 1t is American in its
every word. and the man who wrote it
was American every inch of him. Hur-
rah for the 'Star-Spangled Banner; long
may it wave"
Ivory G. KimbaIl. judge of the Police
Court: II think The Times is right and
/ am glad it has called attention to the
subject"
Charles Z. Scott. judge of the Police
Court: II think the star Spangled Ban
ner at the head of the list of national
airs. Ii is grand and inspiring.
A local newspaper man. not 4 member
Of The Timess staff. stated TO Il reporter
that. in his experience In newspaper
work. he found that the Star SpangIed
Banner" moved audiences of Americans
to enthusiastic expression OF patriotism
whenever heard. 1t never failed he
The times., 1898-04-03
Collars and cuffs, 7Hc.
resent earth banking is only four in
igreeu feet -

present earth banking is only four in
sixteen feet "
Rszzle, Dazzle, Razzle, Dazzle. Sis, Boom All.
century, Century, Rah, Rah. Rah,
The Centurions made a run to sur.
rattsville, Md. last Sunday 1esnita the
ram and mud that lay on the streets
ana carried eighteen men. After reach.
ing the road, they found riding very fine
ana made the run in good time. The
following composed the marty. Can't
I'd , Byrnes. in command. and Norris
Hutchinson. Shine, MarschaIk, and Bra
shears Of the Levants; unattached + p
Burdine and Hy Noordzy. and the fol.
lowing Centurions: Fisk. Denny O'Con-
nor FlsteT Tom Reed. Salkeld Fields.
Hasier Eckoff, Rod Dimmick and
Kaufman
The run to-day will be to Rockville
Md, leaving club house. 627 E Street
northwest, $50 a. m. All arrangements
nave been made at the Montgomery
county town to serve dinner 70 all
that attend. The route win be over
the Conduit Road and return via Whea-
ton and the Seventh Street road.
The basket ball team will hold a meet
lng this Sunday afternoon at 4:39. and
Capt. Byrnes desires all members of that
team 10 be present as he wants TO wind
up the business for the season of 1897
and 1895
Billy Kaufman is fast croquet play-
er. as well as a basketball PLAYER. and
with Byrnes played a hot game against
Hutchinson and Shine of the I.evants
last week, which resulted in victory
for the Centurions
NoordZy was with US last Sunday and
the boys are glad to see the old and relia-
bic rider once more on the road and
1t Is most likely that Henry will be
soon again member OF the Centurions
he is one Of the best hill climbers in the
District, and a good club member.
The Park Bicycle Club has obtained
sanctions from Mr.. Mott, Chairman of
the l.. A. w. Racing Board. Tor June
% and oct 6, the dates originally as
signed 10 this city by the National Cycle
Track Association Mr.. Mott has com
bined the regular circuit dates with those
Of the n. c. T. A. so that the result
viii be monster parade of the worlds
bicycle cracks. There viii be on the
circuit FOR these dates the salaried track
team OF the y. c. T. A. consisting of
six stars and thirty-two pacing ma
chimes, the regular professional and anna
teur followers of the national circuit
and probably the contingent Of foreign
riders with the manager OF whom the
n. G. T. A. is now making arrangements
These two big dates added TO Decoration
The times., 1898-04-03
WITH THE WHEELMEN.

During the past week the board Of
directors Of the Park Bicycle Club. the
organization which has leased the Inter
national Park for five years, has been
very energetic in bringing TO conclu-
sion the various efforts which have been
a,re-tad the past month towards the con-
struction OF the new board surface 10
rhe one-third mile track at the park. Mr.
Stfe-. the engineer in charge, went To
Philadelphia and examined the Willow
Grove track and saw the practical condi-
lion Of the track after a years existence
Certain features which have stood the
test Of time and weather will be seen in
the local track.
His designs were completed last week
and proposals Immediately advertised for
and received At meeting of the board.
the bid Of Mr. ". II. Winston was ac-
cepted. and the contract executed by all
parties last Thursday This bid had the
double advantage OF being reasonable
and is strict adherence 10 the specitica-
tions Mr. Winston left Friday morning
for the south and VIII personally super
intend the cutting Of the lumber and pre-
parati0ns.
In the meantime the engineer and staff
have commenced TO set stakes and get The
grades at the proper elevation and will
have everything ready when the con-
tractor returns 10 have the work pushed
10 q raDid completion. The contract calls
for the total completion by April 30
il was hoped TO have had it ready before
1hat date 10 permit the riders 10 train
on ii for the intercollegiate events which
come OF In April. but as the strips have
10 be cut riffed (on the edge) and il was
impossible TO obtain the lumber in the
city. a slight delay will be caused wait
ing for the ma terlaL
Every effort is being made to have this
track the fastest in America and several
new ideas viii be introduced 10 assist IN
clipping of the seconds.
The track when completed will be thirty
feet wide on the home stretch, and
graduate TO sixteen on the curves. The
banking on the curves viii be seven feet
high in the width Of sixteen feet. which
means that the quads and other big ma
chimes Of the y. Z. I. A can go as fast
as one mile in one and a half minutes
without fear Of running over. The floor
fng on the curves wifi be OF strips two
inches wide. undressed, whilst that OF
stretches viii be three inches wide.
dressed The flooring will be secured 10
5oists set every sixteen inches on sills
which run Iongitudinally along the track
The outside sills viii rest on posts. as the
The times., 1898-04-03
said. to arouse the feelings of all true

said. to arpuse the feelings of all true
Americans.
Alexander r. MullOwny. assistant
United States district attorney; Il think
the Post is wrong: both the words and
music of the Star Spangled Banner"
are inspiring, and are dear 10 the heart
of every true American"
James L. Pugh. jr.. assistant District
attorney: Il think the words and music
of the Star SpangIed Banner the grand
est and most inspiring sounds that ever
fell on patriotic ears; they awaken the
love of all Americans whenever heard
The times., 1898-04-03
HOSPITAL SHIP CREOLE.
On Her Way to Newport News 70,
Equipment

The hospital ship Creole. one of the re-
cent purchases of this Government is ON
her way to Newport News from South
ern waters. where she win be equipped
with condensers and an ice plant The
apparatus was intended for Sat-1sShfpz
now under construction. but the demand
toF these machines was so Imperative
that 1t was decided TO make use os
the available apparatus ard replace IL
in time for the battIeships.
The Creoie's orders cover only her
present trip. but il is expected that work
work will be rushed upon her and She
will go immediately 70 Key West when
fitted out
The times., 1898-04-03

enter ten tandem teams, which will in
sure the promoters of a splendid list OF
entries for this event. The association
will also enter triplet, quad and quint
teams. and stand ready to back their
tandem to quint teams against all
comerS.
The times., 1898-04-03
Gave Him = Pointer.

(From the Philadelphia North Anericau)
What are YOU doing here2" asked Rlmkin
who had encountered a burglar in his house at ,
n.
Pardon me" replied the marauder; Il am in
the wrong house"
That's what YOU are. said Rankin. There's
not thing here worth stealing"
The times., 1898-04-03

The speakers at the Secular League
meeting today at 3 O'Clock. In the Tenn
pie. No. 5l3 Ninth Street northwest. will
be MIR G. G. Carter, on Socialism. -
and Rev. George B. Wheeler. on Modern
TheOcracy Menace to Free Institu-
tons There will be vocal music by
Mr.. Scott.
The times., 1898-04-03

But What have we2 THE Star Spangled Ban
ner?" Tire words are fine. but what Of the rnlsics
1t is heavy. 1t inspires. it exalts it excites no
one. ''Han Columbia makes no pulse beat the
faster. 1t is neither beautiful nor impressive.
1". hGa-..l o.. o.. A ~ q, .sss.
The times., 1898-04-03

Day, July 4, and Labor Day, will insure
five big stepping stones under the auspi-
| ces of the Park Club, for the season S
racing.
The managers of the National Track
Association team, with it's complement
| OF tandem, triplet, quad and quint riders,
believe they have men who can mount a
two or three seated machine and defeat
the electric triplet that is to be brought
TO this country shortly by a combination
of promoters, and last week Manager
Decker, of Boston, of the National Track
Association team, offered to match a
triplet team from the ranks Of the n
T. A team Of pacemakers against the
electric triplet for ten to thirty-three
miles for $1,000 This would be one Of
1 the most sensational races ever run in
this country if it can be arranged. as the
electric trtDlet. so il is said can easily
cover thirty or forty miles an hour
which is better than has ever been done
by human pacing, and yet the track as
sociation believes, and is ready TO sub
stantially back this belief, that they have
a team that can defeat the demons" as
the electricians are known The mana
gers of the electric team announce their
willingness to accept this challenge and
II they are willing to arrange such
race 1t can be done easily. If il is ar
ranged IL will be one of the greatest
spectacles ever witnessed.
Interest in the probable match race be-
tween Tom Linton and Jimmy Michael
continues to increase. The manager of
tho latter rider, in talking with a Chi
cagO reporter. admits that Tom Linton.
who is now under the sole control of the
National Track Association team, was
the cause of Michaers departure from
England for this country. He states
however. that Michael has improved
since then, and is now ready and willing
to race again. well known cycling
critic Of the West suggests that IInton's
arrival in this country probably had con-
siderable to do with MichaePs sudden
fancy for horses, which has been so gen
ercusly commented on.
The famous French tandem team of
GougoltZ and Lamberjack has been sign
ed to ride for the National Track Asso-
citation team. as we'll as Sager and
Swanbrough, who hold n majority of the
professional tandem triplet, quad and
quintet races for the season. This style
of sport viii be extremely popular this
year. and promoters would do well to in
clude a race of this kind for each meet
ing. On all national circuit dates the
National Cycle Track Association will
The times., 1898-04-03

tFrom the Chicago Postl
In view Of the way that China has 70 keep bow
ing to Russia IL is mighty good thing that there
-cNctpt the shsas
The times., 1898-04-03
Nominations.

From the Rochester Timcsl
Bryan and Cen Lee would bc a winning ticket
in 1900.
The times., 1898-04-03
So and SO Suits, s..

We give you the choice of a lot
of mems all-wool suits of cashmere.
cheviot and mixed gOods-whfch are
regular s. and 50 values-and never
sold for less anywhere-will be offered
as a special value for only So. And
such little money never bought such
garments before-don't know when it
will again. either. They're made and
finished in the most careful way-and
are full of service and satisfaction.
The times., 1898-04-03
Confirmation suits.

Boys fine suits-in sizes to II years
all black and blue fancy cheviots for
confirmation or dress wear-aQ wool
and with silk-sewed seams and but
ton-holes and Italian cloth lin A n no
ing-$6.5O values, for.......... T1. Nd
The times., 1898-04-03

Day, July 4, and Labor Day. will insure
five big stepping stones under the auspi-
ces of the Park Club, for the seasons
racing
The times., 1898-04-03

We shall also give you the choice
of this lot of ladies hnely-made man
tailored suits-of cheviot serge. in
navy blue and black-Iined through
out with fine quality black taffeta
sllk-made in the new REFER style
the new fan effect skirts-made in the
most liberal way and as finely finished
as you could possibly wish for-and
are the regular SIS sort in every store
in this city-for only $3.50
The times., 1898-04-03
Youths suits, Sl.9S.

Lot of young mems long pants suits.
In sizes IA to 19-fine ALL-WOOL.
cheviots-will be sold for S1.9S. Such a
thing was never before known, for
they're S. and So suits.
The times., 1898-04-03
Boys pants, 3ec.

The very same all-wooI cheviot
pants which others are selling for SOC
a pair, will be here at 39c pair tomor-
row-in all sizes. Some of them have
double seats and knees.
The times., 1898-04-03
Child's suits, Sl.20.

Little boys all-wooI vestie and
double-breasted suits-in all sizes-the
former with braided broadcloth col
lars of different colors-suits which
cannot be bought for less than So. 50
anywhere-will go for $1.29.
The times., 1898-04-03
SIG Suits. $3.50.

Another lot of mems finely tailored
sUits-stylish black and blue cheviots.
fancy worsteds and clay diagonals-
any style you want. most-finest all
wool fabrics. OF course. which are reg
lar s16 vaIues-wiH go for only $3.50.
They're tailored in the best possible
manner-have siIk-sewn buttonhOles
and Innings of best tripIe-warp Italian
cloth
The times., 1898-04-03
Easter neGkWear.

A line of ladies' neckwear-in string
ties. bows &c.-the newest and swell
est" things for the neck which have
been 3Sc and soc, go tomorrow for
25c for your choice. All the novelties
in neckwear are here-those which
gay New York are wearing.
The times., 1898-04-03
LinOn blOuSeS.

Lot of chiIdren's white India linon
blouse waists, with collars, fronts and
cuffs, trimmed with embroid- RI
ery-will go for. .Hdn
The times., 1898-04-03
Boys suits, $40.

Boys black and blue and fancy mix
ed cheviot ell-wool suits-some with
pants having double seats and knees
for $2.49-which are 81 values.
The times., 1898-04-03
Mothers Friend"
waists, 4ec.

Lot of the celebrated Mothers
Friend shirt waists-with patent but
ton bands. from which the buttons
cannot be torn-in white or colored
percale-the regular S5c waist-wilI be
sold for 49c each
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-14

morrow. The light amt ve'y good. we
all is aoin to be sot free, nanny. You
and me and all the black folks Ole mars
ter say it's bonn to come, Mars Adr'n
laugh at him and say he kin whip doz-
en- ii the folks that is comm here to
set us free with one han tied behind
him."
"When all dat gwine happen?' Not
flippantly, only questioningly.
:. Suzanne gasped. She was not pre-
pared with her details.
Fright off, reckon. Mars Adr'n
seems in big hurry to git resdy.. He.
say he goin to be capt'in and war
uniform and ride horse"
ss"I boun, whatever happen, he gwine
ride q horse if all the res Nv the worl
walk. Bless the Lawd and please, dear
Lawd, let ole Whey live long 'nough to
see dc blessed light Of freedom. SUI
zanneP ="
Viney's descent from spiritual exalta-
ton to colloquial severity was sudden
but permanent.
"Suzanne!
eyes, nanny"
II gwine mex you read ev'ry line in
dat paper to me tomorrer mornin fore
you 40 up to de big house. Igwine hus-
tie you out er bed at crack er day, and
il I don It hear somethin mighty decid
ed bout that freedom talk you is so
glib with I gwine mex you sorry fur
ever bein horned. You yher me, gal?'
ats here, nanny, ev'ry word OF it,
80 help me the good Lawd.'
."Den git up and 60 to bed"
3 Suzanne got up and nodded her head
toward the more habitable portions Of
the cabin.
II amt breshed his clothes yet" 81.
81 done it myself. was tired OF
waitin for you"