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The news & observer., 1898-09-20

The Populist handbook is out. II
contains 96 pages of Hal Liars rot. We
have failed in IA hurried examination to
find any reference to any Populist de
mand, any reference to silver or five
cent cotton, any record of any reduction
of salaries or taxes. Its author has NJ
business to call it anything but Il Repub-
lcan handbook, for it breathes nothing
but the spirit of negro rule and billings
gate.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
RUFFIN AND JENKlNS.-A CONTRAST.


1t was in 1884. we believe, that the
Congressional Convention of the Fourth
district, was held in long deadlock in the
famous contest for the nomination when
Cox. Graham Fowle, Cooke and Bum
were candidates. After the convention
had taken many ballots and it began to
look like the deadlock could not be bro
ken, there was break in favor of nomi-
mating Hon. Thomas Ruffn, who had
lately resigned his seat on the Supreme
Court bench. When the matter was
sprung on the convention and was about
to be consummated, Judge Ruffin de-
manded to be heard, and said in sub
stance II came to this convention from
Orange at the head of a delegation
charged to nominate Major John w.
Graham for Congress. Holding that
trust, and coming here as the friend of
Major Graham, would decline the nomi-
nation if it were offered me by acclama-
tion No honorable man can act as
the friend of another and accept nomi-
nation which his friend desires"
That was fourteen years ago. The
honorable man has gone to his reward
and the people of all parties hold his
name among the States ablest jurists
and purest patriots. His friend was not
nominated at that convention, and he
soon saw that he could not be, but Judge
Ruffin would not consent to accept the
prize he was striving to obtain for his
friend.
Two weeks ago the Populist Congress
sional Convention met in Raleigh. From
Chatham county came Sheriff jenkins as
the friend and supporter of Congressman
Strowd Did jenkins initiate the high
public morals taught by Judge Ruffin
When Republican Populist, who holds
office under Mckinley, sought to defeat
Mr.. Strowd by dividing Chatham's vote
did Sheriff jenkins say Il came here as
the friend of Mr.. Strowd, and / will not
supplanting him while supporting him for
nomination." Did jenkins take this high
stand that is to be expected of men OF
the highest public ideals?
What did Jenkins do in this crisis that
was to test his political morality? He
adopted the motto
Il scents what pays the best
And goes for it bald-headed"
Jenkins was not taken by surprise
not Jenkins. During the week after he
presided at the Pritchard Populist caucus
in Raleigh on the 17th Of May, he and
his Republican friends began the secret
scheming by which Mr.. Strowd should bt
undermined and jenkins receive his
nomination The work was well done
In July Harry Skinner told a friend that
Jenkins would be nominated in the
Fourth district, and in August all tn,
Republicans and Pritchardites who were
''onto'' the deal did not hesitate to sa,
that Jenkins would be the nominee. II
make certain of the defeat of Strowd
T.. A. johnson, the negro Assistant Dis
trict Attorney, came out in an interview
and said the Republicans would not
support Strowd. That settled Strowd
for the negroes whenever they asser
themselves always dictate Republican
politics. The day after Strowd was de
feated, this same negro Assistant Oistric
Attorney came out in an interview say
ing that jenkins was acceptable to tn
Republicans. These were not change in
terviews. They were inspired. The,
The news & observer., 1898-09-20

Leading Democrats are rallying to til.
party's call. EX-District Attorney r
b. Glenn, accepts the nomination for the
State Senate, and he and Mr.. Thomas
will redeem the district.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
u
JNO. w. THOMPSON,
Secretary.

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have
been distributed by the manufacturers
What better proof of their confidence in
its merits do You want? 1t cures piles,
burns, scalds, sores in the shortest space
of time. j. Hal Bobbitt and Henry L.
Hicks.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20

Hal Aver has not yet thanked Cy
Thompson for publishing him as the
whiskey tank of the administration
What's the matter with Norwood OF
Lev. DR.. Babb for that position if Aver
declines? If they decline, there are 9th
ers, and plenty of them.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20

Mr.. ST. Morgan, of Richmond, Va.
president of the Virginia-Carolina Fer
tilizer Company, was here yesterday. He
has won large success in his new home
which he likes very much, but his heart
is always true to the Tar-Heel State.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20

Most of the happiness in the world il
due to the fact that ignorance is bliss
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
Machine Business.
Take trip To-
Harris Lithia Springs,
Harris Springs, S. c.

Two and a half miles from Waterloo,
on the Atlantic Coast Line, the same
distance from Cross Hill, on Seaboard
Air Line.
Harris Lithia Spring No. 1, the
strongest and best Lithia Water in
America.
Harris Lithia, Sulphur and Magnesia
Spring No 2, one of natures best COM
binatiOns and greatest specifics.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
The News : Observer.

Office: News and Observer Building
Fayetteville Street.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
S&amn&nm Mn

STauntony Va.
Mrs. GEN. ]. e. B. STUART, Principal.
Fall session opens September 10
Climate unsurpassed. Superior advan-
tages in each department Home COM
forts and care. Terms reasonable. Ap-
ply for catalogue.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20
lIlltIiiclIr0 | ]
- WORKS WONDERS

wish to advise you of my appreciation OF
CUTIcUBA SOAR, and the marvellous benefits
hare derived by its use. Before using CUTI-
CuRA SOAR, my face and hands were just as
rough as they could be, and my face was all
covered with pimplcs, was unfit to look at
but after using CUTIcURA SOAP three weeks
my face vas equal to velvet
Feb. G. 1893. PAUL DUPRE, Chalcr, La.
SPEEDY CURE TREATNEET FOR EyRRY KIEDoF BLOOD
AED SKIN lIcuoR. Warm baths with CuTiCuEA SOAR,
gentle nnointiugs with CUTcUBA purcs of emol'icnt
skin cures. and mild doses Of CuTrCuRA REsoLVENT,
,,rcatcs. of blood purifiers and humoT cures.
Solf ihroughou;thew world. PoTTEE DErG AND CHEN.
Corr Sole Props. Doson, GLOW to Cure Eczema free.
The news & observer., 1898-09-20

Eateeed at the peseoffee at Raleigh,
n. c.. as seeoaa-elass matter,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
TRADE STREAM oVERFLows.
Unprecedented Activity. Especially in t,-
Iron and Steel Business.

Iron and Steel Business.
New York. Dec. 17.-Bradstreet's says:
Likening the general business of the
county - tat of a water course. It
may be IA hor:tatively stated that
nearly all th= channels CT seasonabIe
trade are at the present time running
full. and in come lines of business the
stream is virtually out of the banks.
This is particularly the case in iron and
steel, where production and consump-
tive demand are alike going on at an
unprecente6. rate-at q time too, when
II is usual to look for quietness anu
even dullness in this industry. Nothing
like the present activity in this branch
of trade has been seen for many years
rast. If it has ever been equaled.
Probably never before in the countrys
history has il teen possible for an Amer
lean Steel company to refuse a profit
able order for rails for foreign account
on the plea that its mills were already
occupied SO far ahead as to
preclude il trying for the bust
ness. Shipbuilding,- too, contributes
its portion OF activity to the iron trade
by its urgent calls for material. In
other lines of business the situa tion as
regards prices is 4 favorable one. nota-
bic among the advances reported being
nearly all the cereals, cotton. coffee.
lumber. copper. lead and a variety of
other less prominent staples. Seasona-
BILE quietness is reported in the lumber
trade, but prices retain all their old
strength.
Business failures are about nominal.
23S for the week against 23T
last week, 2S3 in this week a year ago.
359 in 1896. 3S5 in 1895 and 329 in 1894
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

uc:s Of tie field were in profusiou
along the road through the groun6s. The
president ana party first reviewed more
than 800 boys ard girls of the normal
school ard 200 children of the training
school Each OF the poys carried a
stalk # sugar cane with a palm in the
top. each Of the girls a stalk with cot
ton bolls at the top. and the children
carried stalks tipped with nnistletCe-
President Mckinley showed much in
terest and pleasure as with uncovered
head he viewed the procession. After
the procession Of students came thirty
floats representing all departments OF
the school work Many of these were
by way of contrast. one representing
the old way of doing things. the other
the new way. These floats drew forth
tremendous applause. After this pro-
cession all present followed the presi-
dent TO the beautiful new chapel. Only
about 1000 people gained admittance.
Here singing by the students of planta-
tion melodies, the most quaint and
beautiful of the black belt section, was
a special feature and was greatly en-
joyed by the president and the entire
audience.
Booker T. Washington introduced
Governor Johnson. who in turn intro
duced President Mckinley. The presi-
dent and General Wheeler were lis
tened to with special attention. At /
p. m. the party left for Montgomery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
President In Savannah.

Savannah. Ga, Dec 1.-THE pres
idential party arrived in Savannah at
IL O'Clock this morning. He was
welcomed by large crowd, and driven
direct to the receiving stand under
the escort of the Georgia hussars.
The 1st division of the 9TH army
corps. two regiments of the I'd divis-
ion and 3, 900 other enlisted men and
artillery under the command of Gen.
Keifer, passed before the president.
The program for the day included a
trip by the presidential party down
the Savannah river, and reception
and grand banquet will be given to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

The conflict between the sugar trust
and Arbuckle Bros. is said to have
been settled.
Omaha citizens have organized the
Greater America and Colonial Expos!-
tion comTa any
The National z ard II Trade rejected
a resolution declaring in favor of pos
tai savings banks.
Ray Burnett. Joseph FG-G-her ard
Walter Ezeling were killed in the Co
lumbia m ne near durango. Colo.
Dom:r.c!s Shamber.aa Italian rrcduce
dealer Of Kansas City. has b-er ar
rested for selling cats for rabbits
The dry-kiIn Of the Ross Lumber
company al Arbor Vitae. Wis. rear
Rh.re,andzr. bcr-ed- 1t c1n:ai1ed SEQ.
coo lata.
The n MINGLED boy Of n u-!4e=tiAed
man was found OF the tracks of tie Chi
ca-c. Milwaukee and -. Paul railroad
az Chicago.
Testing for coal has been started IN
the vicinity II Merrill. Saginaw county.
Mich. where a large area o: land has
bsea Iea-ed-
Preliminary plans have been laid at
Philadelphia Ior the fo-mat.oa Of 4 pow
erf,.I combine to co-tro. the S--eet
lighting business
Charles Wider Davis. commander OF
the Loyal L gion. known TO almost ev-
cry veteran OF the civil war. d-eG sud
denly II h apartments 80 Chicago
Colonel Icasc Clement. formerly war
d=n Of the southern Illinois Feritentiary
and recently governor of the sod .e-s'
Orphan rcme in Normal. has been Gp-
pointed governor Of the Danville sol
diers' Home for Disabled Veterans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
Cen. Merritt in New York.

New York, Dec.-17.-Gen. Merritt,
late commander of the troops in the
Philippines. from whence he was
called to Paris to consult the Ameri-
can peace commissioners, arrived
home today. He will resume COM
mand of the department of the east,
which he held when ordered to Ma
nila. He says the report that Dewey's
health is broken is untrue, that the
Philippine climate is not specially
trying to the whites. '-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
VISIT TO THE TUsKEGEE SCHOOL.
Place Whore Booker +. Washington Is
Trying TO Solve the Race Question.


Tuskegee. Ala, Dec. 1.-THE special
train bringing the Alabama legislature
reached Tuskegee at $50 a. m. yester-
day and was soon followed by the regu-
lar and special trains from Montgomery
and Atlanta The procession formed at
the Tuskegee station and marched
through the city on its way to the nor
NAL school. The presidents carriage
was drawn by four beautiful bays. In
the carriage with the president was
Governor Johnson. Of Alabama: Col
oneI Foster. of TuskeCee. and Booker
7 Washington In the other carriages
we're Mrs Mckinley and other ladies of
the presidents party. members of the
cabinet and Generals Wheeler. Shafter
and Lawton.
At the entrance TO the normal school
grounds was q beautiful arch inscribed
welcome 10 the Chief" and decora-
tiors Of h.--ti-= kc!'-- r1oss and orcd-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
He VIII Give Up tn. Money.

Kansas City. Dec. II. - Otto Heintz,
the janitor who stole s42 900 of negotia-
BILE bonds from the office of L. c. Nell
son. will probably not b. prosecuted for
the crime. Heintz weakened yesterday
and consented TO deliver up the SIS, $50
in bonds and notes that are still miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
Baron Rotbccbild Dead.

London, Dec. 17.-Baron Ferdinand
James de Rothschildis dead, He was
second son of the late Baron Al phonse
de Rothschild, married his cousin
Evelina, sister of the first Lord Roths-
child, was a member of parliament
and was Junior member of the Roths-
childs of London and Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
WITH THE PEACE TREATY
Commissioners Expect to Put IL In the
Presidents Hands Christmas Eve.

Southampton, Eng. Dec. IL
The American peace commissioners
sailed for America today on the
steamer ST. Louis. Judge Day said
the treaty of peace would probably be
delivered to the president Dec. "a, but
it was impossible to say whether it
would be presented to congress on the
succeeding one. This matter the
president will decide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
Foundered in North Sea.

New Castle, Ont, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Pierremont has been in col
lision with the steamer Ilios in the
North Sea. The Ilios foundered and
the Pierremont was badly damaged.
1t is believed 20 persons were drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
One Murderer Doesn't Hang Yet.

Danville, Ills, Dec. 17.-Lieut. Gov.
Northcott granted a respite of ten days
to John Johnson, who was to have been
hanged at l o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The respite arrived as Johnson was
ready to be taken to the gallows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17

Don't put it of a
day longer. If you
want to get u cloak
cheap this is the
chance you've been
waiting for. Come
Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
Cen. McrrIit and ,:r:de at IInme.

New York, Dec I7.-AmonE the pcs
sengers who arrived last night at quar-
antine on the Cunard line steamer Lu-
cania from Europe were General Mcr-
rift and Mrs. Merritt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
Two Farmers Killed by a Train.

st. Louis, Dec. 17.-Fred Kehle and
Theodore Nassirg. wealthy and proni-
nent farmers who lived n few miles
from Nameoki, Ills. were run down and
instantly killed by the southb bound
through Alton passenger train last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
ON HISTORIC GROUND
President Mckinley Meets and
Speaks TO Thousands Of
Alabamians.
CAPITOL OF THE OLD ooNFEDERAoY

scene or a neunIon OF the Sorrh and South
Great Enthusiasm Over the Chief NJ ag-
istrate's yisit-Address to the Negro
Citizens-President Also Visits Booker
7. Washington's School for CoIored Boys
and Girls at Tuskecee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
l.. B. @. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-17
HAS GOMEZ GONE TOO?
Export That the Cuban Commander-in-
Chief is Dead.

Madrid, Fec. IA report received
from Havana says Gen. Maximo Co
meZ is dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23
FlannGlS and Blankets.

AH-Wool Red Flannel, only 15c.
AIl-Wool White Flannel, the 25c kind at
1Sc.
Atwood French Mapped Flannel, in plaids
and stripes, the Acc kind, at 25c.
AI-Wool Eiderdown in solid colors and
fancies, 40c quality, at 29cnl
10-4 White Blankets, only soc.
ia White Blankets, only Soc.
ia White English Fleece Blankets, S.25.
1O-4 White Wool Blankets, $3.50 quality, at
SL9S.
ia All-Wool White California Blankets,
$500 quality, at 1898.
1914 Silver Gray Blankets, at SOC.
1914 Silver Gray Blankets very heavy, at
$1.00.
1914 Atwood Silver Gray Blankets, worth
$500, al 81 49,
liza California Silver Gray Blankets, made
of the finest wool, with fancy borders,
worth $500, at 1898.
Reversible Comforts, full size, can be used
on either side, worth $1.00, at T5c.
Sateen Covered Comforts, filled with fine
white cotton, worth $500, at $1.4S.
Silkolene Covered and Lined Comforts,
frilled, filed with prepared cotton, light
and feecy worth $500, a. SPAS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23
Cotton Goods Bargains.

SIC for Standard quality Apron Cling
hams worth &c.
SIC for Dress Prints, standard fast colors,
worth &c.
S}ac for Shifting Prints, worth &C.
SIC for Lace Serim, IS inches wide.
3l2c for Twilled Bleached Crash.
SIC for Bleached Huck Towels.
3@2c for Checked Glass Towels.
sc for Outings, light and dark colors,
worth 1-3c.
Tee for heavy Outing Flannels, fleece on
both sides, worth 10c
sc for Furniture Prints, bright cretonne
styles
SIC for Cretonnes, heavy twilled, new col
orings and patterns.
412c for yardwide heavy unbleached Shirt
ing, worth sc
412c for Bleached Shifting, worth SIC.
1Sl4c for 1914 bleached Sheeting.
loo for ready-made Pillow Cases.
800 for Pepperell Sheets, ready-made PIX
yards worth SOC.
Acc for PeppereH Ready-Made Sheets, PIX
2la yards. worth Csc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23
HOuSefurniShinGS.

Important News for Thrifty Housewives.
Great Money-saving Opportunities.
For the next thirty days we win make
special prices on all Housefurnishings,
China, Glass and all other goods in base
ment We want the space to open our
Toy Department
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23


i he still
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23
Ribbon Sale.

A noteworthy ribbon event that should
appeal to all tasty dressers who demand
the latest ribbons. Thousands Of yards OF
new fan designs gathered and priced as
never before.
Double faced Satin Ribbons, corded edges,
AZ inches wide, IN an the latest shades,
regular price 55c, at .........................
35c
MORE Ribbons, in oil the latest shades,
worth 25c, at 15c and PIC.
Fancy Striped and Plaid Ribbons, regular
35c and SOC quality an endless variety OF
putterns and coiorlngs, at ...................
29c
Crushed Bells, plaids and stripes. from
75c up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23
SILK WAISTS

of Taffeta Silk and Satin, in all the
new colorngs tucked SHRED fronts fancy Al, = 90
sleeves and stock; regular value $40 az JDOsOO
Black Taffeta Silk Shirt Waists,
new tucked font, yoke back lined oQ OQ
Ladies Skirts of superior quality
Chevot Serge circular hounee trimmed with three
straps of satin. percane lined bound "A very
desirable skirt in black and blue a. 1915
Umbrella Shirts silk scallops .............. O sc
Skirts in notified enects-heavy fleece ........ .
Short Skirts-wel made-yoke band ............
Chdren'S quality
Chdren's Sklrts-musln walst................~
Canton Flannel.
Ladies Drawers-hemmed commencement.
Drawersgood broidery trimmed go ......... = . 9
Cheren's DrawerS-c brio ru
Chares Night Ora %ers-good quality. ..... II . {.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23

Toilet Aids-Clearing Up.
Sc for CSC jars violet almond meal.
Dc for 25c lavender smelling salts.
i5c for 25c English tooth brushes.
lie for 25c toothpowders.
l5c for 2Jc large bottles witch hazel.
PC for soc bath sponges
45c for g1.00 long handle bath brushes.
% for 75c American Beauty perfume.
I5andkerchiefs sprayed free.
12c for Y cakes soap; while they last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23

EiderdOWn SaqueS, e ss5%i e'I any
low fine fancy Eiderdown jacques with rib
bon ties and crochet edges regularly sold at S2oi EC
here morrow ~
70 dozen Fine Fannelette Gowns with wide pointed M
with fancy beading, at pi'VV
fall Flauneette Wrappers, yards wide;
nicely trimmed with soutnche braid. lapes over
shoulders all the cOorings 81 10 az good value for
s50 but for leader in this department you can q So
have choice - ~
CHfLDREN'S DRESSES AND REEFERS for Fall and
Winter in the styles auringly low priced
CHILDRENS DRESSES sizes to Il years. In a splendid
quality paid contrasting color trimmed
with silk souache braid and metal buttons at 81 , = .
CHILDREN'S DRESSES sizes TO IL years, In all wool
fancy checks trimmed with cashmere, ribbon and 81 OK
fancy steel buckles an attractive value OIL. W
CHILD'S REFER In llwool boucle trim med with com
bination broadcloh souache and bad sold else rs
Marin Near for va bIG9
Coored the Little Tots plain and fancy IL 02
materials trimmed with braid ribbons ID a - -
Special Lot of Babies Short and Long bedford Cord NJ OK
Coats embroidery, braid Ribbon ana ether trimg p9'Rp
Evening journal., 1898-06-16
Tnble of Percentaees.
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Rev. Dr. John H. Brakeley died at
Bordentown, n. j.
Emperor William celebrated the an
niversary Of his accession to the throne
The degree of Ii. d. was conferred
on Admiral Dewey by Princeton univer-
sity.
The entire French ministry resigned
yesterday. 1t was believed NJ. Ribot
would be asked to form a new cabinet
Two hundred laborers in two Haver-
straw IN. " brickyards went on strike
for higher wages or less work yester-
day. From 1000 to 1900 men altogether
are out.
It was reported in London that Mr..
L. y. Letter Of Chicago was negotiating
for the purchase Of Tintern abbey.
England, from the Marquis Of Worces-
ter. Joseph Letter, in Chicago, denied
the report.
The grand jury of Plymouth county,
Mass, has reported several indictments
for forgery against H. S. Richmond OF
Brockton, who is now serving sentence
imposed for similar offenses last year.
The new bills embrace charges Of for
gerry and uttering forged paper aggre-
eating S14,7S0.