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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.

The third big rehearsal for the Can
.tata in David the Shepherd Boy" viii
be held this evening ut s o'clock. at the
Academy of Music. under the direction
of Prof. c. W. Bryant, of Peace Insti-
tue. a full attendance of those who are
to participate is earnestly desired.
This will be the grandest blending OF
voices ever heard in Raleigh. \ strong
chorus of one hundred voices will be Il
feature of the performances.
The rehearsal tonight remember is
an important one, and you are expected
10 be present.
The cliildren's rehearsal win be held
at the Academy of Music Friday after
noon NJ 4 O'clock sharp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
SUPREME COURT.

Twelfth district appeals argued yes
tcrday:
Alien VS.. Hammond. argued by ]. VI.
Gudger. .Ir., for defendant appellee.
Berry vs.. Railroad. argued by David
son and Jones: Bourne and Parker for
plaintiff; Tucker and Murphy for defend
ant
Tillery vs.. Gambler, continued by con-
sent.
Thomas VS.. Railroad. argued by
Bourne and Parker for PLAINTIFF Tucker
and Murphy for defendant.
mathis vs.. Commission of Duplin.
submitted on briefs under Rule 10. by
Boykin x Stevens for plaintiff; Allen for
tiefendant)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
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WHY HE IS NOT GOING.
An Old Negroes idea of the Big Gun
Now in Use.

NOW III Use.
A good story was being told on the
streets yesterday of Il negro's idea OF
modern warfare
An old negro was asked if he was
going to Cuba to fight.
No, sab. dis chile amt er gwinc ne
whar Amt you heerd about dem biz
guns what dey got now?'
No, what about them?"
why, dey's dc most powerfullest guns
YOU ever saw. They shoot fifteen miles.
then the ball rolls six miles and blows
up and it rains rocks and bullets fol-
three days Umph. nm. Dis chile
amt gwine to no wa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28

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VALUABLE
For send and address
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
BUcKLEN's ARNIoA sALvR.

The best salve In the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt l;heum, feveF
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilDialns'
corns, and all skin eruptions, ana posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. ~
is guaranteed to give perfect satlsIactlon
or money refunded. Price 20 Genus pVf
box. For sale by all druggists
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
Oliver Wendell

Oliver Wendell
Holmes says that if
a man truly loved a
woman he would
not marry her unless
he was absolutely
positive that he was
the very best man
in all the world that
she could marry.
According to this a
man would have to
be very conccitcd in
deed or remain a
bachelor.
This is going a lit
tie bit to extremes,
but in sober fact, no
man should marry
a woman so long as
he is the victim of
i'll health. No man
has a right 10 ask n
woman not only to
be his wife. but a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
GOVERNORS GUARD COMPLETE
Some Forty Men in Raleigh Enlisted
for the War Yesterday.

Tor the war 1eStefday.
The enrolling Of volunteers who want
to go to the front continued yesterday
with unabated yigOr.
The Governors Guard secured the
twenty new recruits necessary TO make
out its eighty-four men. while Mr. Mr.
Woollcott enlisted in his company about
an equal number
All the men who placed their names
on the roll have Il real desire to fight
and there will be no fiinching or falling
off in patriotism when it comes to the
actual fighting part of the programme.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28
A demon

poisons, which never
did. never will and
oever can effect a
eare.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-28

A poor man never knows now ail'thS
relations he has until he becomes SUI
denly rich.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
THE DAY IN THE COURTS.
Matters That Engaged the Atten-
ton of the City-HaII Tribunals.

In the Chancery Court the fol-
lowing DEGREES and orders were
entered yesterday: Rose VS.. Thurman,
decree Of reference; Blair and ais. vs.
Blair's Executor, decree directing sale
of certain securities and directing re-
investment Of funds; Davis, who sues,
&c, VS.. Hulcher, decree dismisslng suit,
releasing lis pendens as to certain pro-
perty on st. Stephens street; ;. L. La
throp's Executors VS.. NJ. A. Moore and
ais, decree distributing funds; Euker VS..
WORKMAN and ais. order granting IN
junction and awarding costs.
In the Law and Equity Court John
Smith was granted divorce from his
wife. Harriet Smith, on the ground OF
desertion.
A bill of divorce was filed in the Clerk
office by Messrs MOsby q Folkes, coun-
sci for Matte f.. EasOn, praying for
divorce from her husband, /. n. Eason'
who has deserted her.
A judgment was rendered in this court
for $50 .25 i'm the case OF the West-End
Furniture Company against j. w. Martin.
Several chancery DEGREES for sales OF
property were entered in this court.
Judge John II. Ingram, Of the Hastings
Court of Manchester, sat for Judge witt
and disposed of two cases.
William Johnson and Howard smith
doth colored) were tried on the charge
of breaking into the store OF II. IL.
Hartzen and stealing a bottle Of
whiskey. They were given fifteen days
I'm iail each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
The observation-disclosures shot-
May Lose an Arm.

The Post-Omce-Accide shot
May Lose an Arm.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 13.-(Spe-
cial.)-July LIST. the beginning OF the new
fiscal year. will see the establishment OK
another postal sub-station in the CITY,
and a number Of improvements ana
changes in the post-office, which VIII
greatly facilitate the work OF Postmas-
ter Reads corps Of clerks.
Mr.. ]. M. Johnson, who for some time
rast has been conducting a bicycle
agency at the corner Of Twenty-seyenth
street and Jefferson avenue. was snot
this morning by Mr. w. j. Fortune VINO
came here from Manchester, va, ana
who clerks for Mr.. Winfree, In the gro
Gerry adjoining his store.
Fortune Twho was arrested, states thdt
the shooting was purely accidental anu
the circumstances would seem 10 ihdl-
cate that such was the case.
IL Is learned this afternoon that Jonn-
son completely exonerated Fortune, say
ing that he had been on friendly terms
with him for some time, and the latter
could have had no purpose in INJECTING
any injury on him.
Sergeant Reynolds took his statement
and on the strength OF 1t released For
tune from custody this afternoon.
Johnson received the contents Oh one
barrel of a shotgun in his right arm.
decorating the member frightfully, ana
was taken in wagon TO his home on
Chestnut avenue. IL IS quite probable
that he will lose his arm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Miss AxteII, struck Sunday While
washing MiIk-Cans.

Miss Anna Maria Axtell daughter OIL
Mr.. William Axtell, was struck by light
ming on Sunday afternoon and instantly
killed a dog lying near her at the time
was also killed, and the young lady's
mother and brother were severely shock
ed by the same bolt
Miss Axtell was a very attractive young
lady, only IS years old last March, and
was possessed of many amiable traits or
character. She lived with her parents
who own a dairy farm on the Cary-Street
road. and it was while she was engaged
I'm washing some milk-cans that she was
struck by the lightning. The accident
occurred just before the rain-clouds burst
over the city, and the fatal bot hrst
struck the house, and, travelling DOWN
the water-spout, splintered the end OF
the yeranda before it did it's deadly
work. The girl called TO her brother but
she was dead before any Of her relatives
could reach her
The funeral will take place from st.
Johns Evangelical Lutheran church TINS
afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
yANsEMOND DEMOCRATS.
Election OF Delegates to the Con-
gressiOnaI Convention.

SUFFOLK. VA, June 13.-(Special.)-A
mass-meeting OF the Democrats OF Nanse-
mond county was held here to-day
to select delegates to the congressional
convention, to be held at Ocean View,
on Wednesday, July 9Th. me following
gentlemen were chosen: DR.. Thomas II.
Barnes, Walter Jordan, J. e. West, J.
b. Primer, j. u. Burgess. j. p. Rives,
DIR. G.. w. Butts, A. w. Ballard, Jasper
Daughtrey, j. +. Rank Cutchn, NJ. /.
Lloyd, A. D. Miltear. Reps Williamson,
delegates; w. A. DoZier. ]. l.. McLe-
more j. f.. Booker, S. l.. Everett. II. w.
Artman, j. d. Corbell, ]. ]. S. Branch,
C. A. Outchin, j. II. Holland Mas j.
Raddick, Il. d. Brinkley, G. w. Jakeman
alternates.
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That we reiterate the choice
of Nansemonu, as expressed at the con-
Yention held two years ago, I'm casting
its vote for DR.. j. +. Bryant, to represent
us in Congress, and now declare him to
be our choice in this county"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
THE COCKADE CITY.
Stricken With ParaIysis--Chiidren
Dny Seryice-NOtes.


PETERSBURG. VA, June 13.-(Spe-
cial. Mr.. II. L. Addison, an old and es-
teemed citizen, and a well-known con-
tractor, residing on Byrne street, is con-
fined to his home by slight stroke OF
paralysis, which he suffered a day or
two ago while sitting at the breakfast
table. His tongue is so much affected
that he has lost the power Of speech.
While at work at the Petersburg from
Works this morning. Mr.. A. r. Mabry
was painfully hurt by the fall Of heavy
piece of iron across his left foot
The Common Council will hold meet
ing on the oath instant 20 wind up the
affairs of the city for the present fiscal
year All bills will be paid. and the seve-
ra; departments placed on a clear foot
ing for the commencement of the new
year on July 1st. Estimates Of appro-
prlations for the next year will also be
submitted
The Common Council, on July LIST, will
probably increase the water-tax under
the meter system from 10 cents to ID
cents per 1000 gallons, as 1t Is reported
that 10 cents tax, which has been tried
as an experiment during the past two
months, brings I'm revenue scarcely
sufficient to meet the expenses of the de-
partment
The Children's-Day services at the
First Baptist church Sunday morning
were attended by a very large congrega-
ton. Several addresses We're delivered,
and a very fine musical programme was
rendered.
A negro who had stolen ride from
Norfolk on a freight train was put OF
the car last night on arriving In this
city. 1t was subsequently discovered
that he left a fine bicycle On the train,
which, on the supposition that II may
have been stolen, is held here for identi-
fcation by the owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Virginia Historical Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Virginia
Historical Society was held Saturday eve
ming last at the society's building. The
members present were Messrs. James,
Gaines, Stanard, Bruce, Trayler, and
Brooke.
Mrs. Charles Bruce, Clarkton, Va; Mr..
Francis ". Slaughter, Philadelphia, Pa;
Library of Congress, Washington, ID. c.;
Mrs. ]. b. Baylor, Clarkton, Va, were
elected annual members.
A letter was-read from the custodian
Of the Confederate Museum, asking that
the log-book of the steamer Georgia De
transferred from the society's archlVes
10 the collections of the museum. Ac-
ton postponed until inquiry had pesh
made as to the original ownership OF the
manuscript.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
JUSTICE JOHN AND A JUNE SUN.
They Make n Hot Time for the Law
nrenkers-Mnny Cnses.

Justice John and a June sun are
making the White Temple hot place for
offenders of the law these days. but still
they come. not standing back for any
thing.
The case OF ID. Alexandra, charged with
shooting Mike Mahoney. was the cause
OF much interest at the preliminary hear
ing. 1t began with the arrest OF Alexan-
dro, stonecutter, for shooting a bullet
into Mike Mahoneys arm, isfiicting a
very serious wound. IL ended by Justice
John sending Alexandra 10 the grand
jury and also filming him $50 for carrying
"A concealed weapon
Motorman j. c. Adams. who was charg-
ed with running Car No. ll9 over Ether
Muire. was exonerated by the witnesses
examined and discharged.
There were a great many unimportant
cases, and court adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
WILLIAMSBURG.
County Court-Preparing for Their
Cruise-PersOuaI.

Cruise-PersOual.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June 13.-(Spe-
cial)-Our County Court is In session
here to-day, Judge Sidney Smith pre-
siding. The docket is larger than usual,
and consequently moro persons were in
attendance than ordinarily.
The Mayor, Mr.. John L. Mercer; City
Sergeant william 1. Spencer, and Com
missioner Of the Revenue, together with
the councilmen chosen at the last cleo
ton. qualified to-day before Judge Smith,
and gave bond as required by our char
ter.
The rite Of baptism was administered
Yesterday morning at the Baptist church
TO two candidates by the pastor, Rev
Mr.. Boyles. in the presence OF large
congregation.
The yachting party from "Castoria
Club" are now making preparations for
their annual cruise on their fleet ana
beautiful craft, the Morrow"
Mr.. John Il. Spencer and wife returned
Yesterday from New York, where they
had been to attend the wedding of Mr..
e. d. Spencer, general agent of the Great
Northern railway.
Mr.. T. NJ. Burke, who is employed at
Buckroe Beach. was here yesterday to
visit his parents. and seems much I'M
proved physically.
Mrs. w. X. Barlow returned yesterday
from Richmond, where she has been
spending some time with relatives.
Mrs. Virginia w. Hitchcock, OF New
York. who is engaged in journalistic
work, is spending some time here.
Miss Ella Holiday, of Old Point, VINO
has been visiting Miss Emily Christian
on Francis street, will leave to-morro"
for home.
Mr.. Gardiner Marable who has been
attending Hoge Military Academy al
blackstone, where he gained distinction
in his classes and received promotion, re-
turned home yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
||s,gs.,s0fagxt@-
s $500

The finer the straw, the moreit
takes to make q hat-the more
costly the hat.
The higher the cost the greater
the difference between our price
and the matters.
Golf Brooches.
1t requires genius to pick out
patterns that are smart, yet not
loud. We think our fancy Bicycle
Golf Brooches are genteel, 81 to
SIS.
Duck Trousers.
White Duck Trousers will al
ways be popular with the young
men-young men think our new
line just-the-thing and cut in
proper shape. 81, S1.50, 81.
DIR. Jaeger's Stomach Bandages.
The Jaeger Bandage will soon
be in universal use-thousands
are wearing them this season for
the first time. They'll always be
found with them hereafter-just
the proper protection for the
stomach from sudden drafts and
the effects of heat. 20 to 90c.
Neglige Shirts.
We're not throwing bouquets
at ourselves---but we do claim
that we have the best assorted
stock of Negligee Shirts in Rich
mond at prices that make GUS
toners at sight. To-day we put
on sale an immense line of French
Percales that have been selling
all season at 81 and 75c.
We are doing our greatest
shirt business this season
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
ROUTING AN ARMY.
How the Worst Invasion of Modern

When men or women feel depressed or
tired at the present day, 1t is common to
say, 81 think ] have malaria"
What Il malaria? 1t Is only an army
of germs that get into the body; germs
that ruin the health and undermine the
life. They are aggressive; they feed
upon the body, they must be killed.
1t has been thought that quinine would
accomplish this, but many people cannot
take quinine; IL dsagrees with them; 1t
often nauseates. IL is known. however
that pure whiskey, taken In moderation.
will kill and entirely exterminate the
worst army OF germs which ever invaded
the system. They cannot Withstand IL
Under the influence of pure stimulants,
the germs are killed the body Is strength
ened, and the health Is restored.
Ii should not be understood however,
that all whiskey will do this, few Will.
Ii requires something specially pure, and
specially designed for this purpose. and
that is precisely what Duny's Pure Malt
Whiskey is. IL Is a scientific. medicinal
preparation Ii has the highest endorse
ments OF doctors and scientists; ii Is
wonderfully popular, because IL is so eff
cient and powerful. Do not be deceived
into the use of any other, for there Is no
other preparation upon the market that
can accomplish what is accomplished by
Duffy's Pure Malt. You will find that II
is kept by reliable druggists and grocers.
= - - - - -
was an honorable one. and he said yes
terday that he consulted his parents be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
FREDERICK BURG.
A Soldier Becomes Insane-Denth of
n Venerable Lady.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June b.
Special THE four companies of the
Fourth Regiment, United States Volun-
teers, now being modified here, were in
creased to-day by the arrival of Com
pany Il from West Virginia, about one
hundred strong. Corporal Ludwig, OF
Company A, OF Washington, who has
been acting suspiciously for several days,
became violently insane this morning
and attacked the guard. IL succeeded In
getting the guards gun, and rushing up
TO several men declared the camp full OF
spies. He was finally overpowered and
incarcerated in the city jail. Tonight ne
was taken back TO Washington.
Mrs. Catharine Nossett, an aged and
highly-esteemed Christian lady, died yes
terday. She was aged "a years. Her
three sons. all OF whom are dead, were
printers, having served their time in the
offices Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Secretary Mckee Returns.

Mr.. s. X. Mckee, general secretary of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
will return to the city to-day, after
having spent two weeks attending the
General Secretaries Conference at Winona
Lake, Ind, and visiting many friends and
relatives in Michigan. Ohio, Pennsylva-
mia, and West Virginia.
This is the third year of Mr.. McKee's
service with the association, and this
two weeks of rest and outing has been
very beneficial to him. for he very much
needed rest.
Mr.. Mckee urges all members of
the association interested in the outdoor
improvements TO report the result OF
their work 10 the office not later than
Tuesday noon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
THE SATURDAY NIGHT TRAGEDY.
IL Was Ether Muire Who Was Killed
Under Street-Car-His Burial.


Under Street-Car-His Burial.
Ether Muire the man who was killed
at Twenty-frst and Grace streets Satur-
day night about 1890, was buried yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock in Oakwood
Cemetery.
The circumstances OF the killing were
told in Sundays Dispatch, but 1t was not
until late Sunday morning that the identi-
tv of the unfortunate man was estapllsh-
ed. The Coroners inquest was held sun
day at IL o'clock, and the railroad COM
pany and Motorman Adams were eX-
onerated from all blame.
Mr.. AIuire was a brother-in-laW OK
Messrs. John II. and James ID. Redwood
of this city. Captain j. ii. Redwood was
on the car at the time and assisted III
getting the body out from the merciless
wheels. but did not recognize the hteless
form. He is also Deputy High Constable
and not until he had summoned the Coro-
ner's fury did he learn the startling truth
He had then to 60 to the home, on Bryan
street. i'm Paramount, and break the
tidings.
Besides the wife left widow, three
little children are left fatherless. MT.
Nuire was a painter by trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
WeII-KnOwn Physician Dead.

CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, June 13.-(Speclal) death seve-
raj days ago of DR.. Richard Potts re-
moves one of King Georges time-honored
old landmarks" and most familiar
figures. DIR. Potts was a member OF one
OF the oldest and best known families
of this section, and was for years a
prominent professional man. He grad
uated in medicine in the early forties,
and practiced his profession for many
years in this county, where he first saw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
READING MATTER FOR SOLDIERS.
books and Other Literature To Re
Sent TO Them In Camp.

In response 70 a request from Chaplain
Stringfellow, Mr.. W. G.. LeFebrve, OF the
Union Brokerage Company, is making a
collection Of books and other reading
matter for the soldiers in camp at Jack
sOnvile, Fla.
MT. LeFebvre will receive contributions
up TO Thursday morning from all who
wls.. to aid i'm this most excellent cause.
He will send for books If contributors
will furnish him their address.
Mr.. LeFebvre Is with the Union Broke
rage Company, 20 and p south Fourteenth
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
HARD TO PLEASE.
Most People Are Very Particular
About what They Drfnk-some-
thing New.

Those who have been looking for a beve-
rage which is perfectly pure. healthful,
delicious, and inexpensive, something
which will not only quench thirst. but also
create healthy appetite, tone up the sys-
TEN, and soothe the nerves. need search
no longer, a telephone message or postal
card will bring just what is wanted.
Killings Ambrosia" is the name OF this
long desired drink; Il Is Notwithstanding,
of a beautiful amber color, and with
full hop flavor without the bitter and
unpleasantly rough taste OF ordinary malt
and hop tonics. While In no sense a
medicine, IL possesses many medicinal
qualities. which make II an ideal tonic
for tired, wornout people. those whose
nerves are all unstrung, who work them
selves 10 DEATH" and whose appetite needs
renewing.
Physicians and temperance men every
where indorse IL, and single trial Will
induce YOU to give up the use OF the
stronger alcoholic drinks. as well as So
called summer beverages and mott tonics,
none of which are as pleasing. healthful,
mr. economical as Killings Ambrosia."
"Kling's Ambrosia" Is made only by
Philip Killing Co., Detroit. Mich, and u
not on sale by your grocer or druggist,
send US a postal, and We VIII see mat
Won are supplied BE sure you refuse all
substitutes. many OF which are harmful.
T'ook for the trademark tthe letter X
and the signature Of Philip King on every
bottle. 70 Fiuei n'iioi"'
IT.. a. b. fAF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
,Tvxns His Waterloo.

Policeman Griffin arrested Buck Mich
OILS Yesterday morning, charging him with
stealing a ladder from John II. ROBERT
son.
Policeman Curle arrested Charles Ma
poleon Bonaparte (colored) also yester-
day morning for meeting benjamin RICK
er on the field Of combat IL proved 10 DC
Charles Napoleons Waterloo
roth men are in harbor at the Second
Police Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Was HonorabIy Discharged.

Mr.. George f. Hairston, who was re-
GENTLY discharged from Company H.
Third Virginia Regiment, Captain free
man. was i'm the city yesterday. MT:
Hairston is a son Of Judge Hairston, OF
Danville, and was discharged from the
service at the instance OF his parents
He will become Of age on ednesday'
the 18th. and it is his purpose TO re-
enter ms company, which is now at
Camp Alger. Mr.. Hairston's discharge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
Death I'm GreenesyilIe.

EMPORIA, VA, June 13.-(SpeciaL)-
Mr.. James NJ. Garner died at his home,
In the southern portion of this county,
Saturday night, from a stroke OF paraly-
sis. Mr.. Garner was about 6S years OF
age and had been good and useful citi-
zen all his long life. He served several
years ago as Commissioner OF the Reve-
nue., and made a most capable and eff
cient officer.