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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS. The
fourth annual convention of tle Nir-
ginia State Division, Daughters 0! the
~Gonfederacy, convened at Anpomattox
yesterday, with Mrs. Edwin Fl. O'Brien,
OF this city, president, presiding.
Miss Ruth Early presented the Viz
ginia Division with q gavel from Mrs.
J. II. Atwood, which was taken from
the General K. + Lee farewell-addreSs
tree. 1t was accepted by the president
on behalf of the division.
The address CT welcome was made by
Mrs. J. Il. Atwood, president Of the
AppomattoX Chapter, and was respond
ed to by the president. The reports Of
delegates were presented.
Miss Wiseman, ofDanville, represent
ing the Grand Division, was introduced
Her mission wss TO have Il committee
from this convention appointed to con
Ter with a committee rom the Grand
Division, looking TO the union OF the
two divisions. The matter was laid on
me table, the delegates having no IL
structions from their chapters ON the
subject.
The following officers made their annual
reports, which We're hig lly pleasing 70 the
convention Presidents report, Mrs. Edwin
ii. L'Brieu historians report, Mrs. Charles
NJ Blackford recording secretsry's r port,
Miss Mary Wysor registrars report, Mrs. ".
c. n. Merchant; treasuIer's report, Mrs. Jas.
y Leigh.
Several amendments to the constitution
were made One, which was Of special I'M
p~ortanca to the daughters, was in reference to
the eligibility for the Office OF president OF
members who are not native.born Firginians
The convention amended the constitution 50
as to make eligible any of lis resident mem
beers for the presidency. The motion pre-
vailed to have the domicile o. the division IA
| Alexandria.
Tho convention was entertained by Mrs. J.
R. Atwood last night at her home, "Shor'
wood"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
No CIRE---NO PAY.

That is the way ali druggists sci! GR0FES
TISTELESS CHILL TONIC for ChiiiS anu
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinlne IN d
t~asteless .orm. Children love IL A1ul''
~ efor il to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
soc. Sold by Bichard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
DRY GOODS.
SALE
OF
Goats andCaDeS
DRY GOODS.

80 Ladies' Black Cloth Capes, trimmed with
three rows of black braid, worth $1.50, at
Csc.
80 Ladies' heavy Black Beaver Cloth
Double Capes, trimmed with fur, worth 50,
at $l.39.
20 Black Astrakhan Cloth Capes, heavily
lined. angora fur trimmed, worth So, at
81 90.
10 Fine Silk Plush Capes, very wide sweep,
plated back, worth So, at $S.9S.
Fine Black Kersey Cloth Capes at S2.49,
$3.9S and $5.9S.
Ladies Jackets, made Of all wool heavy
covert cloth. lined throughout with heavy
quality satin, in blacks, tans and modes, at
$S. Jacket for $5.9S.
% Ladies' Heavy Black Beaver Cloth
Jackets. So value, at 1898.
Ladies Fine Black Kersey Cloth Jackets.
satiE lined. worth $12, at $S.9S.
Ladies Astrakan Cloth Jackets at $3.9S.
Misses and Children's Coats at $2.9S,
S3.9S and $4.9S.
Ladies' Brocade Silk Skirts at So 9S.
ladies Figured Black Skirts at csc, 81 40
and So 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

AN AlEAANDRIAY IN CUBA-Mr.
52'epa Mills, OF this city, who is a
la.ei ates soldier stationed at San
aago. has sent d letter to his family il
.ais city in which ne complains bitterly
O' the neglect to which he and other
soldiers are suffice. He says among
o.ler things chat they often go hungry,
1ld tlst tor an entire week they were
Unfinished with nothing but rice ana
y'7ad The Cubane. he says, are the
most worthless people he ever saw aUd
'ua. they Gill steal everything they
'au get their hands Oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

DEATH OF Mrs. DUGAN.-Mrs. Mar
csret Dugsn, widow of Anthony ~,
gan died at her residence No II
King street, this morning. Inc ue,
ceased was an old and much respected
resident Of Alexandria, where she hau
lived for MANY wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

-.rt colder Win IIo9tS W H!SH' ,
SIX ~~e,,cIl, WINS.
SERVICES. &c, SUNDAY
IN. Services at II a. m.
-n. B5tttr-hall, of Albany,
srl- 30p.m. by Rev. DR.. Alscp,
O.. Dr. ych.-Services at II a.
--rm1a 10y B STOP Walker, aud
D " M b.. Roy. : ) Moore, d. d.
ILL., a. III. holy commu.
I .r,c-s at II a. IN. with ermon
'-'I, r., F. helbert Talbot, D d,
...a.po Of Central Pennsylvania.
49, service at 5 o'clock with ser
Lls nv. Chauucey B. Brewster,
I'm F-1o7-cosdjutor of Connec icut.
Church.-Flrst Mass at
@uuiav Scaool at $50 4. m.
N.--a. 1850 q. m. by Rev. Fath
w. CASTOR PayGe. Fespers at /
Lutheran Church. Corner
cameron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
'- .a,..a.m IN. No services.
-.5fsriun Church.-Suuday
$3.50 "a. m. Preaching at II 4.
s~J st2.m. by Rev. J. Z. Tnacker.
r,.. ll.rcl.-Pfeachiug at IL a.
m. by Rev. J. II. Butler.
g. EDiS. ChWch.-Sunday
..,5.. 1880 a. IN. Services ut II a.
n ami -aap III by Rev. \. B. Masters.
u 1t. Ci,arch SoUth.-9:l5 4. N
t school. Preaching at II u. M.
IN D.. m. by Rev IT. Williams.
IN. r1qprI. ". L. ChUrcb South
-.rcy, neal Alfred.-Class
am. Service at II Il. m.
an %. IN. by Rev. J H.. Wells
+ viva services every night during the
g.-, n All invited. There wall
h. .-ry.e. at New Alexandria at 3 p.
M ty mca.oers of the Viilsge Chapel
u.t. " H.. Church South -
,rt,y -gloo.at2:5O. Epworih League
l-... Ctlvcb.-9:l5 81. N. Sun
isy school, Preaching L II n. m.
.gi -aaa.m by ". T. z. Reyelle.
u "9j'S' Church-Lee street,
near " Preaching at II a. m.
5sl-u-aop.m. by Rev. John 7. Cam
50a
Nsr.as III Midland Railroad reading
,on,a ,tu.m. Service of prayer and
,4,e with short address.
ANS i.oG-e-Seryice Vt 5 p. m.
b.. d|lod (co!oved}.-Sermon A.
Chapel. ". f. Church (coloreO
a. u1 at. IL Il. m. and at 80 p. II.
BIS tcy. William Watts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

DEAra. oF Mrs oHNsToN.-Mrs.An'
s.r u. Johnston died at the residence OF
-e' 7oa.lu law, Mr.. Thomas w. ROBIN
syu' 10 tas city this morning. The de
easel Was 81 years old. She was a
trao=l er Of the late Levi Burke, OF
r','''1 eoun.y, and a sister OF Mrs. Da-
Ta A.. Windsor and Of Mr.. Edmund
1~IAe. The deceased was well known
~ .li' city and neighborhood, and Der
Iaay 'aeads will regret 10 learn of Der
,.''n. She leaves two children, Me
.> L. Johnston and Mrs. T. w. Rob
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Men, Double Breasted Gray Wool Under.
shirts and Drawers, all sizes. Price soc.
This is really a chest protector and a good
substantial body heater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
Silks and Dress Goods.

25 new Silk Waist Patterns, some black
ground, colored figures, worth 81, at 69c a
yard.
Heavy quality Black Satin, "a inches wide,
worth 81, at 69c 3 yard.
Changeable Tatfeta Silks, fifteen different
shades at rs a yard.
Black Brocaded satins, worth 75c, at SOC q
yard.
All wool Dress eerges, blacks and c%olors,
25c a yard.
All wool Covert Cloths, So inches wide, at
29c 3 yard.
Venetian S%uitings, in all the shades, at soc.
Black Figured Mohsirs, double width. 19c.
All Wool Fancy Black Jacquards at 29c.
54.inch All Wool Ladies Cloths at SOC.
Portiers. Lace Curtains.
Chenille Portiers, dado top and bottom.
Worth $3.50. At S2.9S.
Chenille and Tapestry Portiers at $3.9S,
81 9S and $5.9S.
Nottingham Lace Curtains at SOC per pair.
Strong values i'll Lace Curtains at 81, $1.49
and 81 per pair.
rs pieces of Sample Carpets, III yard
lengths. 49c and 59c for a length.
Heavy 12-4 White Fleecy Blankets $1.39
per pair.
White Wool Blankets, III at $2.9S PER
pair.
Underwear. Hosiery.
Ladies' Union Suits at 49c.
Ladies' Fleece Lined Ribbed Vests at lac,
dc. 25c, soc, 75c and 81.
Children's Underwear. For Shirts 1212c.
Size 20. Rise 215c a size.
Boys Full Seamless Heavy Bicycle Hose,
fast black. 1212c.
Boys Extra Heavy Bicycle Hose, Derby
Ribbed. Worth 25c. At l5c per pair.
New line Ladies Fancy Hose at 12lbc,
25c and 5Oc.
Children's Full Seamless Black Hose at 1Oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Eicbberg & Son..
OTHERWISE
HUSTLE CO..

The first choice is now Of
fered you in our new stock of
tall and winter selections Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Fancy Goods,
Notions, etc. We will quote
a few of our many bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

'''''' SIC Eichberg & Son advertise to-
y attractive line of dry goods. &c,
DO. '.g are offering at prices which ca =
. prove great uctmeuts. This
Si"ays on hand : large stock, and
2'us supply Is varied and attractive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

~"AI-EoaD MIssIoN.-.Mr. James NJ.
~ o5->. oi the Theological Seminary,
lrgaeh in the auditorium of the
''''oaa Mission tomorrow afternoon
rsa,o, e'ock. Some special mus is en-
a. - Atter service q called meeting
,Ne executive committee will be
|' Inc devotional committee will
s.., meet TO arrange Tor the night
''''c during the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
Wrappers.

Wrappers, calico, at SOC, 79c, S9c and csc
Wrappers, Henrietta, at CSC and $1.39.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
Waists.

Waists in cashmere, silk and satin, corded
and tucked froats. latest styles, at $1.49,
$2.19, $3.49, $3.9S and Sass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
Blankets and Comforts.

Blankets, white at l5c, 75c, 1926, S1.75,
81 %, $3.50, So, S349, Sd snd SIP.
Colored Blankets at 45c, 75c, soc, 81,
$1.25, $3.50, $t.75 and So.
C.mfolts at soc, 75c, 81, $1.25 and 81. so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw.
ers. Sizes 30 to AS. Price 81. This is our
f%avorite and most beautiiul class OF wooden
underwear made for man. For the past four
years we have made this number a favorite
with men of small or large build. When
wrapped in the woolens cold winters seem
almost like q myth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
DRY GOODS.

DIZZY
Woodward & LOtbrog
10th, llth and F StS., n. W.
Housekeeping Linens.
Attention is called to the
following uncommonly good
values for everyday use:
16-inch All.linen Kitchen ToweIing, 5ca
yard.
72-inch Heavy Cream Table Damask, in
a good variety o. patterns, 56c a yard.
G2.iuch Blcached Irish Table Damask,
small, neat designs, soc a yard.
Muslin Pillow Slips, good quality, well
made, proper width hem, Sc, Zoe, lie, and
12lac each.
Hemstitched Muslin Sheets, reliable quality,
2lbx2l2 yards. G2c a yard.
ia Crochet Bedspreads. full size. ready
for use, SOC each.
24 inch Eiderdown Flannel. For wrapper,
bath gowns, dressing sacqucs, children's coats,
&c, 25c a yard.
David and John Anderson's Wash Flannels,
for psiamas and wrappers, for MEN, women,
and children, 80 inches wide, 800 a yard.
value; 60c.
Second floor.
Art Furniture for Wedding Gifts.
We show q very large assortment of Parlor
and Dressing Tables, Rockers, Writing Desks,
Book Cases, Tsbourettcs, China Closets, &c,
especially desirable for October Wedding Gifts.
Very unusual values are represented in the
following:
Foot Stools, made to sell for 25c. Special
price, 15c each.
Solid Oak Table. with lower shelf. Special
price, 59e each.
Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Tables,
with lower shelf. Size 24x24, highly polish
cd. Special price, 81 % each.
Ladies' Solid Oak Whiting Desks, with ar.
French legs, highly polished. Special
price, So 80 euch.
Solid Oak Bookcases, with adjustable
shelves. Special price, So 80 each.
Solid Oak Morris Chairs. Special price,
So 80 each.
Fourth floor.
ns.-Best Scotch, Holland and Opaque
Window Shades made to order. Estimates
free.
@qO0De DgLIVERBD IN ALBG-
ANDRII.
Woodward &Lothrop,
ioth, lsh & T Sts., q. w,
WASHINGTON, =. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Australian Wool Undershirts and
Drawers. Sizes 30 to 46. Price $3.50. A
pure wool garment of extreme warmth. tailor
shaped and a wearer of great strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

1--WE rRoBABILITIks.-Fo this
- colder with frosts to night;
SIX w,>,cIi, w'n'iS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22
local MATTERS.

tomorrow at .6:47 a. IN. and
'1a high water 81 100 g.. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw
ers. Sizes in shirts SO, SO and ~. Drawers
only in 2S. Price $1.25. A stout bodied
wooden wearable to resist the coolest weather
without the wesrer feeling the first indica-
tions Of dreaded cold air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Meas Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw
ers. All sizes. Price Toe. A prize within
the reach of all and a warmer of extreme in
fiuence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

In our two previous cards we mentione
Children's and Ladies' Underwear. In thi
card We shall try TO mention or give the buy
ers some idea of the large stock of Men
Underwear now on sale. 1t must not b
forgotten that each year our purchase o.
woolens for Men, Ladies. Misses, Boys anC
Infants are all new, free from old age, moth
eaten and the auction room.
-:0:--
Mems Camels' Hair Undersbirts and Draw
ers with wool cushioned back. Sizes 80 t
As. Price SOC Worth 81 We hope The
reader Of this card must not think we allow
our imagination to fly in the direction of ex.
ageration when We make this bold statement
We have purchased four cases Of the above
underwear for this oity'5 retail trade and they
are moving rapidly.
Men, Double Breasted Gray Wool Under.
shirts and Drawers, all sizes. Price soc
This is really a chest protector and a good
substantial body heater.
! Mems Heavy Notified Blue and Steel Color
Undershirts and Drawers, sizes 30 TO ~.
Price SOC. This is a regular cotton shirt for
| men who csnnot bear the touch Of wool
dBaiDoI III DOug. 1uCoo bhl ulcuIo diO lltuC
in such a manner as TO preclude the slightest
p~retense of cold air penetrating the hide OF
the mighty lord.
Mems Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw.
ers. Sizes 30 to As. Price 81. This is our
~favorite and most beautiful class OF WOODEN
underwear made for man. For the past four
years we have made this lumber q ~favorite
with men of small or large build. When
wrapped in the woolens cold winters seem
almost like a myth.
Mems Australian Wool Undershirts and
Drawers. Sizes 30 to 46. Price $3.50. A
pure wool garment of extreme warmth. tailor
shaped and a wearer of great strength.
Mems Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw
ers. Sizes in shirts SO, 3S and 42. Drawers
only in 2S. Price $1.25. A stout bodied
wooden wearable to resist the coolest weather
without the wesrer feeling the first indica-
lions of dreaded cold air.
Mems Natural Wool Undershirts and Draw
ers. All sizes. Price Toe. A prize within
the reach of all and a warmer of extreme in
tiuence.
Mems Soft Fleecy Cotton Backed Under
shirts and Drawers. Sizes 30 to As. Price
SOC. We cannot add one word in praise of
these moderately cool with sufficient warmth
to please the unpleased man. We aim 10 Keep
one warm and healthy.
Mons Scarlet Undershirts and Drawers.
All sizes. Price soc. We cannot recommend
this low priced garment. The wearing quail
ties are known principally to those Of limited
means.
Mems Scarlet Medicated Undershirts and
Drawers Every size. Price $1.25. A friend
TO the rheumatic, lame and disabled mau.
The dye of these garments is a source OF
| great benefit and q sure preventive against
a renewal of sll aches and pains.
Mems Scarlet Medicated Undersh'rts and
Drawers. All sizes. Price $3.50. A grade
of better wearing qualities, texture, soft and
pliable with strength above the medium
grades. Color fast with slight exception.
Health stands above opulency.
@. NJ. ADAMS
all KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Soft Fleecy Cotton Backed Under
shirts and Drawers. Sizes 30 to As. Price
SOC. We cannot add one word in praise Of
these moderately cool with sufficient warmth
to please the unpleased man. We aim to Keep
one warm and healthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Scarlet Medicated Undershirts and
Drawers Every size. Price $1.25. A friend
to the rheumatic, lame and disabled mau.
The dye of these garments is a source of
great benefit and a sure preventive against
a renewal of all aches and pains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Scarlet Medicated Undersh'rts and
Drawers. All sizes. Price $3.50. A grade
of better wearing qualities, texture, soft and
pliable with strength above the medium
grades. Color fast with slight exception.
Health stands above OpulencY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

24 inch Eiderdown Flannel. For wrapper,
bath gowns, dressing sacques, children's coats,
&c, 25c a yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

David and John Anderson's Wash Flannels,
for %psiamas and wrappers, for men, women,
and children, 80 inches wide, 300 a yard.
Regular value; 60c.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-22

Mems Scarlet Undershirts and Drawers.
All sizes. Price soc. We cannot recommend
this low priced garment. The wearing quail
ties are known principally to those Of limited
means.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-24
LOVE CASE OUT OF MANY
HOW A NEGRO MAGISTRATE ADMINS TERS
JUSTICE IN THE EAST.
The nsolence of the Negro Attorney white
People have Exhausted Their Patience
and will Stand Little More.

4 gentleman resident here has just re-
ceived a private letter from Il friend i'll
Eastern Carolina which brings out clear
ly the pass to which matters have come
in that sectional pass that is incon-
ccivable to citizens who live in the more
western parts of the State, where the
negroes are not numerous. The gentle
man writes:
''If ever people were negro-ridden,
and oppressed by an inferior race, tho
people of Eastern North Carolina are
suffering that degradation.
appeared before His Hon
or Frederick Douglas, j. p. of Craven
county, negro, on last Saturday in
behalf of a man charged with SANDER
ing = woman When the evidence was
all in. ! moved his discharge on the
ground that no evidence had been in
troduced to show any offence. The
prosecutrix was Mary Hays (of whom
you know something. She swore that
she belonged to the church for eleven
years. and the defendant. who was the
preacher. had told her in public
meeting that she must not occupy the
front seat III tne cnufcn. tllat IT was
diSagreeable to the balance of the con
grcgation, and asked her to move. This
was the evidence. Douglas asked Mary
il it hurt her feelings to be talked to
in this way. She said it did. He there
fore ordered that the defendant give
bond in the sum Of 100-justified- for
his appearance TO court. | said | never
heard of such Il thing. O'ITara. who APP
peared for the prosecutrix said THERE
WE'RE MANY NEW THINGS GOING
on IN THE WORLD. Douglas then
told me ! must not express myself so in
the presence of the court or he would
have to send me to Jail for contempt |
told him he was crazy-that | had done
nothing and did not understand what he
meant. \ negro named Chapman. JUS
tice of the peace, is now under arrest for
maIfeasance in office. and will be tried
Tomorrow. 1t is getting to be so here
that ono of two things is certain: White
men must rule or we will have race con,
ilct. White men will not stand this
negro domination much longer"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-24
MOTHERHOOD.
Mrs. Pinkham Declares No Woman
Need Despair.

There are many durable causes for
sterility in women. One of the most
common Is general debility, accom-.
panied by peculiar condition of the
blood.
Write freely and fully to Mrs. Pink.
ham. Her address Is Lynn, Mass. She
will tell you, free of charge, the cause
OF your trouble and what course TO
take. Believe me, under right condt'
tions, you have n fair chance to become
the Joyful mother of children. MIRA
Lucy LYLE, 255 Henderson ST., Jersey
City, n. j., certainly thinksso. shesays'
~ am more than proud OF Lydia e.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound, and
cannot find words to express the good
il has done me. was troubled very
badly with the leucorrh9a and severe
womb pains. From the time ! was
married, in 1882, until last year, was
under the doctors care. We had no
children. I have had nearly every
doctor In Jersey City. and have been
to Belvin Hospital, but all to no avail.
I saw Mrs. Pinkham's advertisement
in the paper, and have used FIVE bot
ties of her medicine It has done more
for me than all the doctors ever had
II has stopped my pains, and has
brought me fine little girl I have
been well ever since my baby WINS born.
I heartily recommend Mira Pinkham's
medicine to all women suffering from
storility.@
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-24
GEORGE CLAYTON, SUICIDE.
\ Native of Burgaw Puts an End to
His Life in Washington.

Washington, ID. G., August 23.-(Spe-
cial. )-George c. Taylor. of Burgaw,
thirty-two years old, employed as a
messenger in the Pension office. commit
ted suicide either last night or this morn
ing by taking n dose of laudanum and
inhaling illuminating gas. The deed was
committed at Mrs. Whites boarding
house. POP Il. street. y. W., where the
deceased had boarded for about two
months. In his room was found Il bot
tie containing Il small amount of laud-
anum and piece of paper on which
was written Il message to q young lady
in the house, requesting her to thank
all his friends for their kindness to him
while in office and not to let his aged
father know of the act, rs he had doubt
less enough trouble. Dependency over
his failure to get in the district militia
is the supposed cause Of his suicide. His
father, who is said to be a very old
man and who lives in Burgaw, has been
notified.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-24
NEGROISM AGAIN EXALTED.
\ Negro Politician Gets a Share of the
Revenue Pastry.

The latest recipient at the pie counter
is one Sheppard, n negro politician, who
halls from the vicinity of Durham. He
has recently successfully landed piece
Of revenue pastry and in consequence
his mug is enshrouded with Il Rep.-Pop.
grin. II is another case of Republican
cxaltation Of ncgroism over the honest
white taxpayers of this district
1t appears that this negro Sheppard
has kept pritchard and the revenue
doodles in a fermcnt ever since they be-
gan The distribution of the pie In the
crush he was swept away from the pic
counter for Il time. but it turns out that
he managed to retain or regain his
equilibrium with only a few bruised c0rns
in the struggle, for he walks away with
Il good plum. while n large mob still
swarm around and clamor for piece of
pie, ever so small as it may be- 1t ap-
pears that the willy Sheppard knew
thing or two and put into execution Il
scheme that rounded M the doodlcs. He
had shifted the pie and verify ii smet
good and he determined that his impOr-
tunities should not be put away. He
announced himself a candidate for Con
grcsS in the Fifth Congressional district
in opposition to the candidacy of Judge
Adams. the rapist palliator. and this APP
pcared to let down the gap to the pie
counter and he reached the prize. The
negro subServers handed him the position
Of General store-kccper and gauger-a
position that places the keys of many of
the warehouses of the distiIlers Of this
district in his hands. So under this
regime of negro Repubicanism, many of
the distillers Of this district who are
white men. have to be Inundated by
having a negro have charge of their own
warehouses and whiskey and to come
with the keys to release it, This is n
humiiating spectacle for the white men
Of North Carolina to have their own
goods in the custody Of n negro.