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The news & observer., 1898-09-24
PRESBYTERY ADJOURNS
SESSION HAS BEEN ONE or GREAT PROFIT
Delegates Numbered Some Of the Most Distin.
guished of State Divines. Next Session
will be Held at Rocky Mount.

After giving a vote of thanks for the
courtesies extended it by the Presbyte-
rian church while sitting, Albemare
Presbytery adorned last night to meet
again at Rocky Mount on April the 4th,
1899.
The body was composed of earnest.
cultured and able Christian gentlemen,
men whom the people of Raleigh We're
glad to have in their midst, and who will
be abundantly welcome at any time the
Presbytery may see fit to meet here in
future.
The work of the sessions yesterday was
chiefly routine. Candidate Rogers
preached his trial sermon, which was
highly satisfactory and he was duly Or
dained. Candidate j. A. Gilmer was eX-
amined.
Elder George Norwood was named as
chairman of the committee on church
finance.
A resolution endorsing the North Caro-
lima Presbyterian was passed. The fol-
lowing resolution commencing Peace IN
stitute was also passed.:
| The Presbytery of Albemarle would
most earnestly and cordially commend
Peace Institute to the favorable consd-
Grafton and patronage of the people Of
North Carolina. The home-like influence.
high moral tone, thorough instruction.
gentle though firm discipline, benefits
derived from its location at the capital
of the State all combine TO render this
one of the leading institutions in our
Southern country. Indeed, we doubt
whether any female school in the South
offers superior advantages at the same
cost of tuition. Inasmuch as superior
educational advantages demand greater
expenditure in the equipment and main-
tainance of school. we express the
confident belief that the rates at Peace
Institute are in most reasonable prOpof-
tion to the superior culture it offers"
after the sermon at night DIR. Eugene
Daniel spoke feelingly of the pleasure
and benefit the church had received from
the meeting and the body adjourned.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN.
The Children Were Entered and Classi-
fed Yesterday.

The Children Were Entered and Classi-
fed Yesterday.
The streets early yesterday morning took
on more animated appearance than
usual The usual number of pedestrians
was augmented by scores of bright,
merry-faced children on their way to the
public schools.
Yesterday was entrance and classifica-
ton day, and the general arrangements
were made for opening day, which takes
place Monday next.
There were S42 scholars enrolled at the
Centennial school, 472 at the Murphy
school, making 954 white enrollments. At
the colOred schools the enrolment was
664, making the white and colored graded
school attendance to-day 1,61S.
The schools are now in charge of Prof.
T.. F. Moses, as heretofore announced.
They could not be in better hands and
f1attering results are expected from the
coming session. The Raleigh public
schools are among the foremost and
under the management of Prof. Moses
they will take nothing less than first
place. Prof Moses will be ably assisted
by strong corps of teachers.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
THE MICRoBE or BADNESS.

No medical subject has caused more
discussion than the statement by fa-
nous physician that he has discovered
the microbe which causes badness.
There are other scientists who claim that
there is no such thing as n microbe of
this kind. Time alne must settle the
question 1t was long ago settled that
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is a stand
ard remedy for the common ailments of
mankind. 1t is a true cure for dyspepsia
and Indigestion, true medicine for the
weak and nervous, true strengthener
and appetizer. People who take it feel
happier, sleep sounder and look better
than those who don't. Nearly every
disease that affiicts the human family
can be overcome with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
HERE'S VANITY FOR YOU.

Dr. Thompson Calls His Cheap Wit and
Radical Talk "a Great Speech"
DIR. Cyrus Thompson cannot be accus
ed of having a superhuman amount OF
modesty.
He is sending out a circular all over
the State, a part of which reads: For
five cents to pay postage, one copy Of
''the Peoples Party Handbook. Is
the Democratic Party Honest" and one
copy of ''Dr. Cyrus Thompsons GRA4A 1
Speech will be sent to any postoffice
address. Parties desiring this GREAT
speech are requested to address "Cyrus
Thompson, Chairman, Raleigh, n. c."
Next
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WHITEWAsHED IN SPOTS.

AS was expected, the penitentiary
board whitewashed Supervisor Lewis
Summerell, Of the Northampton farm, in
regard to the murder of Jas. Lowe, the
white convict who was beaten to death.
Why didn't they, in this connection.
make inquiries into the other stories of
crueties that have come from that farm ?
Summerell's whitewashing is put ON only
in patches.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
PAY FOR WRITER'S.

A weekly paper at Wilmington offers
to pay for, news from all parts of the
State and for articles on all kinds of
subjects, when written by North Caro-
linian writer's. 1t seeks to be home
paper for all North Carolinians. 1t
wishes to find more correspondents and
contributors. People who can write or
think they can, or would like to try, are
invited to send in their attempt. For
particulars, address NEW WEEKLY
Wilmington, n. G.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WANTED.

Wanted by a Baltimore Wholesale
Dry Goods and Notion House, expert
enced travellers and statesmen for East
ern North Carolina, Western North Care.
fina and Northwestern South Carolina.
'Only those with established trade, and
can come well recommended need ap-
ply. Address, Dry Goods, care Mil
bourne Advertising Agency, Baltimore
Md. 9-17-1 IN
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
IMPORTANT MEETING

OF The Ladies' Memorial Association
and the Daughters of the Confed
eracy.
The Ladies' Memorial Association and
the Daughters of the Confedcracy are
earnestly requested to meet in joint SEES
sion on Saturday. September 9th, at /
p. III. at the residence of Mrs. Annie
Moore Parker on Edenton street.
Important business will be brought be
fore the meeting. The presidents coun.
ell are also<requested to be present.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
YOU MUST NOT FAIL TO COME.

Col. John S. Cunningham, the presi-
dent is in Virginia and Maryland secur-
ing exhibits and attractions for the North
Carolina State Fair in October. and Col.
Nichols the secretary, is hard Mt work
at this end of the line. The next Fair
is going 10 be good one, and a real
live warm number.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
BABB ON FUSIONISTS.

The Drinking Parson on State Officers
When Some Sort of Folks Fall
Out, &c.
Rev. Il. w Babb who is the INDE-
PENDENT POPULEST candidate foI
the Senate from the First Senatorial dis
trict. said in recent speech:
'When the man in the moon passes
over North Carolina, he mas to hold his
nose, and if the Blue Ridge Mountains
were converted into ipecac, and poured
into the mouth of Hell, it could not posi-
bly, vomit forth such lot of low-down
damnable scoundrels as are now in the
capitol"
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WAKE SUPERIOR COURT.

Wake county Superior court criminal
term begins here Monday, Judge Bryan
presiding. There are eighty-five cases on
the docket-no capital cases, but two
SANDER cases, two seduction cases, sever
al divorce cases and large number of
indictments for assault with deadly
weapon, larceny and the like.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
MIR. LEATHERWOOD RENOMl
MATED.

r. l.. Leatherwood of Swain county
has been nominated for Representative
Mr.. Leatherwood was an able, faithful
member, always present in his seat
watching the interest of his constituents
No better nomination could have beer
made. and we hope Mr.. LeatherwooC
will be elected by large majority as
such men will be needed in the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. If you want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by Heartt & Heartt, druggists, Raleigh,
N. @.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
THE MANISH WOMAN SHOE.

The woman that few years ago was so
delicate that she could not wear a heavy shoe,
but must have light turn shoe, that same
woman this year is SO delicate that she needs
good heavy welt shoe, probably calf lined or
cork sole, or both for protection from wet,
cold, etc. We have these IN the new Bull Dog
Toes, and also have some Of the light weights.
S. G.. POOL.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
Business Notices.

Salesman to handle line mechanical
rubber goods, rubber clothing, etc, IN
hDeral commission. One selling hard
ware trade preferred. Reference re-
CURED. Gum Z. o., Box 1892, Philadel-
phia, Pa. 924-3t
The news & observer., 1898-09-24

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. J.. Hal Bob.
bitt and Henry T. Hicks.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
$4,000 IN GOLD FOUND.
Bob Hester and Others Find Rich
Buried Treasure.

1t is reported that Robert Hester
found $4,000 in gold which had been bur
led for years in Cameron meadow. This
lucKy find was made Thursday night.
1t appears that Bob received informa-
ton, from what source it is not known,
that when the Yankees came through
here in 20 large sum of money was
buried in the meadow to keep it from
falling in the hands of the Yankees.
In securing this treasure it has been Il
work of several weeks as the digging
was done by night. Hester was assist
ed in his digging by two men named
Etherage and Stewart.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
A. & N. C. II. r.
The Stockholders Declare Dividend of
One Per Cent.

At a meeting ofpthe stockholders of the
Atlantic and North Carolina railroad, a
dividend of / per cent. was declared.
The following directors on the part OF
the State were selected by the Gov
ernor: ID. w. Patrick, Greene county;
John w. Sutton, Lenoir; l.. l.. Hoyt
Onslow: Ii. Il. Brown. Jones; J. Il.
Person, Wayne; w. Z. Exum, Wayne;
w. Fl. Sawyer, Pamlico; j. f. New
borne, Lenoir
The following were elected directors
on the part of the private stockholders;
G. E. Foy. Henry We'll, Dempsey Wood
and L. G. Duncan.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
TRAYLOR'S
MAGISTRATE
CIGAg
A GREAT SPEECH.
(Greenville Rehector.)
CIGAR

Hon. II. r. Glenn spoke at the court
house Tuesday night to a very large
crowd. Many ladies were present. No
report or synopsis of the speech could
do Mr.. Glenn justice. TO know what
it was you must have seen the man
and heard it yourself. He was pointed,
earnest and eloquent. 1t mas rarely been
our privilege to hear such an appeal
for good government.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
MIR. CARR's BOOK ADOPTED.
The State of Virginia Puts Mr., Carr:
Arithmetic on the State List.

IIIG ptdtN VI u rIEIItt II 80
Arithmetic on the State List.
Mention was made in these columns
sometime ago that Mr.. b. Men. Carr,
of Duplin county, had issued Begin
ner's Objective Arithmetic" that was
highly endorsed by mathematicians. II
is gratifying TO know that the book has
been adopted by the public schools OF
Virginia, as the following letter to the
author shows:
Richmond, Va, Sept. 16, '9S.
Mr.. Il. Men. Carr, Rosehill, N G.
Mr.. Dear Sir: / am very glad TO IN
form, you that we have just Secured the
State adoption of your Beginners OBJ,
iective Arithmetic" in this State.
Hastily yours,
3. II. JOHNSON.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
AN EVENING OF FUN.
The Vaught Comedy Company Close
Their Engagement Tonight

y
The Vaught Comedy Company played
to a good sized audience last night, pre-
senting the ARABIAN Nights" The au.
dience was kept continuously in laughter
In all of their performances the company
have made decided hits.
This afternoon at 2:30 the company
will give matinee, presenting East
Lynne" Price for children will be Zoe,
and adults Doe, to any part of the nal
They close their engagement tonight
with Il double bill and Il number of new
specialties.
"A Female Burglar" will be presented
followed by Just Plain American
Girl" This being their last performance
they will no doubt be greeted by pack
ed house
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WANTED TO RENT.

For the coming year n first class hotel
in II good sized growing town on main
line railroad, not subject to malaria.
Address, j. M. w.
Lock Box X, care News and Observer,
Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
LET ALL HELP.
The Business Men of Raleigh Appealed
to Help Advertise the Fair.

TO Help AdvertIsc the Fair.
l hope that all of the business men
of Raleigh will do all i'll their power
to aid the State Fair.
They can help advertise the Fair ial
many ways. A notice of the State Fair
and the date it is to be held, if printed
upon all of their envelopes and any other
circulars they send out will call the at
tention of the people to the Fair.
| know that the ladies all over North
Carolina will use their influence for The
Fair
With their aid and influence, the Fair
will be a great success.
Yours truly.
JOHN S. CUNNINGHAM.
President.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WANTED.

A young physician to locate at Lau-
rel, n. G. Splendid opening. For particI-
lars, address. Il. G. JONES Laurel, n.
c., Franklin county. J23-4r
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
PHARMACIST WANTED.

An experienced Licensed Pharmacist
apply, with references, to y. Y, care
News and Observer.
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The news & observer., 1898-09-24

Follow the big professions from every
section of the State that will be heading
for the great gathering of tar-heels at
the State fair, Raleigh, n. c., October
24-29.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
LOWEST IN FIFTY YEARS.
The New Record for Cotton Gets Down
Into the Mire.

New York. September 23.-The steady
downward tendency of cotton prices cul-
minated to-day in the establishing of a
new low record, the October delivery
touching SIS, or four points lower than
ever before recorded in the history of cot
ton statistics, matter of nearly %
years. The break was not attended with
particular excitement, the crowd on the
cotton exchange having prepared them
selves for the decline, as crop news
pointed to another enormous output this
season.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WANTED.

Drug Registered man. single,
small salary at start, small business,
must be all right everyway. Address,
PROPRIETOR, care News and OBJ
server. 9-22 & %
The news & observer., 1898-09-24

/ Nature has demonstrated that only the
Eft survive. Our thirty years OK sue
cessful business prove that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
Is a survival of the fittest
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
WANTED.

A position as stenograpner and type
writer by lady of experience. Address,
"Typewriter" this office.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
THE WAR INVESTIGATION.
The Commission Completed d-Prelimi-
nary Meeting To-day.

Washington, d. c., September 23.-
The President told his visitors to-day
that the commission to investigate the
conduct of the War Department had been
completed and would consist of nine
members as first announced.
Several of the members of the commits
sion, including General Granville NJ.
Lodge, who will probably be chairman OF
it, arrived in the city to-day, prepara-
tory to attending the preliminary meet
ing to be held at the White House to-
morrow.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24
SECOND REGIMENT BURROUGHS
Rumored That They Will Be Extended
to Sixty Days.

1t is reported on good authority that
the thirty-days' furloughs given the sol
diers of the Second Regiment will be ex-
tended to sixty days.
This will be done in order that the men
may not be disbanded until the govern
ment is absolutely sure they will not be
needed.
1t is also stated that as soon as Con
gress meets again several bills will be
introduced giving to every volunteer sol
dier three months extra pay.
The news & observer., 1898-09-24

1t Is not chance, but merit, that ha
placed
ROYSTER'S CANDY
on so firm 4 basis of public confidence.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-05-20
BoMBARDMENT OF SAN JUAN BY THE ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
lowing dispatch, dated Hong Kong:

lowing dispatch, dated Hong Kong:
There is little change in the situa-
ton since my last telegram. am
transferring to transports the steel
breech loading rifles from the sunken
Spanish men-of-war. All the stores
from the arsenal are in my possession.
l am maintaining a strict blockade.
Add the Argos to the list Of destroyed
vessels. The Ell Correo is probably the
Ell Cano. DEWEY"
The dispatch is evidently a few
days old and does not show that Dewey
has possessed himself of Manila or that
he has received the last orders OF the
department. The nature OF these Or
ders in indicated by the assignment of
two such persons as Major-G Generals
Merritt and Otis to command the
troops to be hurried to the Philippines
as rapidly as steam will take them.
General Merritt is the senior general in
the United States service after General
Miles, and in ordinary cases is entitled
to the most important commands, SO
his designation for this work may be
taken as an evidence Of the presidents
estimate of the importance Of this ex-
pedition.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-05-20

Cardenas batteries and four Spanish
gunboats on the other.
The Winslow was the main target of
the enemy, and "a put out of service.
The other American vessels were not
damaged, except that the Hudson's two
ventilators were slightly scratched. by
flying shot. The enemy's loss is large
ly conjectural. One of their gunboats
caught fire and the men of the Hudson
think it sank. The fire spread to the
barracks and swept away several small
warehouses, and for a time the whole
waterfront seemed to be ablaze.
The Winslow was within 1900 yards
of shore when the shells struck her.
How she came to be so close was told
by her commander, Lieutenant John b.
B%ernadou. He said:
1--WE were making observations when
the enemy opened fire on lie. The
Wilmington told US to go in and attack
the gunboats. We went in under full
steam and there Is the result"
He was on the Hudson when he said
this and with the final words he point
ed to a huddle of American flags on the
deck nearby. Under the Stars and
Stripes were outlined five rigid forms.
The land batteries OF Cardenas sup
ported the fire Of tn. Spanish gunboats.
The engagement commenced at 2:05 P.
NJ, and lasted for about an hour. The
Wilmington and Hudson we're ahead,
and opened fire on the Spanish boats,
which were lying at the dock. The
firing began at a range Of $500 yards.
A few minutes later, the Winslow
came up and also opened fire. In an
instant, the entire attention of the
Spanish gunboats and land batteries
was directed upon her. From all sides,
shot and shell poured in on the little
torpedo-boat. The Wilmington and
Hudson still kept up their fire. The
crew OF the Winslow never faltered for
a second. At 1886. a solid shot crashed
into the hull of the Winslow and
knocked out her boiler. In a moment.
she began to roll and rock helplessly.
Then there was a moment Of awful
suspense. A fierce cheer OF triumph
went up from the Spanish on the gun
boats and in the batteries.
The storm OF fire was continued upon
the helpless boat. The gunboat Hud-
son, lying near by, started to the as
s%istance of the Winslow. After about
20 minutes, the Hudson approached
near enough to throw a line. Ensign
Bagley and six men we're standing in a
group on the deck of the Winslow
ready to catch a rope. A line was
thrown, and at about the same instant
a shell burst in the very midst Of the
group OF men on board the Winslow.
Bagley was instantly killed and a few
others dropped about him. Half a
dozen more men fell ~gToaning on the
blood stained deck. One Of the men
plunged headlong over the side of the
boat, but his feet caught in an iron
rail, and he was hauled back.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-05-20
THE CABINET CRISIS.
Four of the Spanish Ministers Have
Already Resigned.

Four of the Spanish Ministers Have
Already Resigned.
Madrid, May Alt is said that
Senior Moret, secretary for the colonies,
and Senior Gullon, foreign minister OF
marine, and Count Xiquena, minister
of public works, are ALEC said to have
resigned.
According to the last forecast, the
new ministry will consist OF Senior
sagasta, president; Senior Orchard,
minister of justice of the dissolving
cabinet, as minister of foreign affairs;
Senior Aunon, minister OF marine; Senior
Romero Giron, minister Of justice, and
the Duke of Veragua. minister OF pub
lie works.
The whereabouts Of the Atlantic
squadron still remains undivulged, the
ministers refusing to give any informa'
ton on the subject.
Official dispatches from Havana con-
firm the reports of an American repulse
at Cienfuegos. They assert that the
firing lasted eight hours, and that the
American losses were heavy. Accord
ing to these dispatches, great enthusi-
asm prevails in Cuba.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-05-20
.II Juan DONBARDED
Si5d7 Of Porto Rico
| Demolished.
SHIPS UNHURT

ea.tle-ship Iowa Fired the First Shot
Response From Moro Fortress Was
Very Weak POpulace Fled to the
Interior for Safety.
Port Au Prince, Hayti, May A.
The American fleet under Rear-Ad-
niral Sampson, bombarded San Juan
be Porto Rico today.
The bombardment began this morn
ing. Rear-Admiral Sampson, with
nine warships, arrived before San
Juan Just before sunrise. At a signal,
HE b~attle.ship Iowa fred the first
shot, which took effect. The battle
ship Indiana then opened fire. In a
lew minutes more, Moro fortress was
reduced to a heap Of ruins. The fort
made little effort to respond and was
silenced almost instantly.
The Spanish steamer Rita was cap
tured by the auxiliary cruiser Yale,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-05-20
'hiCh took her crew on board.

Which took her crew on board.
MORO fired but three shots from her
heavy guns. There were but seven
/ hots fired from the big guns of the
American squadron. These left Moro
castle a crumbling ruin. Her guns
were mute and her gunners killed or in
flight.
Then began tho attack on the land
batteries and Notifications about the
government buildings and the palace.
Here the cruisers did effective service
ahd, soon the postoffice and palace Of
the governor were tumbled about the
fais OF the officials, the guns dismount-
'ed or abandoned, wreck, ruin and death
everywhere. The Spaniards pluckily
served their guns as long as there was
any hope, but their fire was slow and
wild.
One American seaman aboard the
lasshlp New York was killed and nine
wounded. Not q single American ship
was harmed.
Inc city had been deserted by mer-
cnants and non-combatants. The for
tlgh consuls had followed the refugees
mo Inc country and the troops were
reported panic stricken. The volun-
teers had fled.
But Governor Macias stuck to his
pVs'' giving orders and asserting that
te would die before he would surren.
Iel' a woman remained by his side.
was his daughter Paulina, the belle
~ San Juan. When other women fed
u yellow fear, che remained. AS
s.eat shells shrieked and burst, throw
rus me city into confusion, she was
S.sea to go, but she elected to stay by
uet iather. AS the terror-smitten VOL
unleers rushed pell-mell through the
oneels' disordered and leaderless, she
Dppeared and tried to rally them.
as a last resort she urged the men to
5sanu by the mines which have been
i1.u under San Juan's streets, and to
ySo~ the Yankees into the air If they
pn succeed in effecting a a nding.
" her opportunities were in vain,
nu 'he story, as it is told here, repre-
sa's the spaniards as eager to surren-
Oeiore the city itself is battered