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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
The Funny Bone.

A man who fractured his funny bone
concludes that it is not funny matter.
He said: "The displacement of the
olecranon is accompanied by disable
ment of the whole arm for long while.
Webster describes the point as follows:
The large process at the proximal end
of the ulna which projects behind the
articulation with the humerus and
forms the bony prominence of the ell
bow. I have it with me. I fell on the
ice in 1878 and broke off my left funny
bone. 1t hurt, but l did not know what
had happened for months, and then DIR.
Henry Fish of Fargo told me. 1t was
too late to do anything then except ex-
ercise to bring my muscles into condl-
tion.
GA new development set in then, and
the lower part of my forearm became
fat, while the upper muscles developed.
at present l can pull or lift as much
with that arm as I could at any time,
but cannot strike or push with 1t and
cannot exert downward pressure with
it at all, unless l hold my arm rigid
and put the weight of my body upon It,
I can scarcely hold sheet Of paper
upon my desk, and for fully - months
I could not use my left arm at all. Per
haps it was because did not have
surgical attention soon enough. Recent
ly l had a radiograph made, and the
fragment of bone was clearly shown ly-
ing loosely in the joint. After the frac-
ture two splinters protruded from the
skin and were removed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Newport News. Va May 81 The
Spanish cruiser Reioa Mercedes az
rived at Ham pton Roads this afternoon
a. go o'clock 10 tow Of the Merritt
Wreckiog Company's tugs Merritt and
Rescue and accompanied by the steam'
er S. T. Morgan. She is now al
anchor nearly two miles of Old Point
Comfort, where she will be held 10
quarantine for Eve days.
D. G. Mills. the New York S25.-
900, ,000-er. says that while he has been
reasonably happy. MS happiest days
we're when be was small couatry
merobaus. Tbeo be could 60 fishing
without the newspapers telling ho"
many fsh be did OF didu's catch.
Speaking for it's own section, the
Philadelphia Record says: The
blacks have few opportunities to learn
mechanical crafts, aud it is doubtful
whether the most skillful colored
mechanic could obtain remunerative
employment in the North, such is the
prejudice of race in this section o1
the country
1t may be an item not generally
known that the Uoited Supreme Court
recently banded down an opinion to the
effect that poultry running at large is
aild game, aud the owners of property
on which chickens may trespass have
a legal right to kill them. This is
worth mrking a note Of, now thss gar
deniDg 10 in full blast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Manila. May %. II a. m.--The
Filipino commissioners who arrived
here on Saturday to negotiate witba the
United States commissioners held .
conference this morning With Messrs.
Schurmao, Worotester aud DENLY.
They say that they are without power
to bind the so called Filipino govern
uens 10 any particular. and caa only
refer any results of present cegotiations
to Aguiualdo
S4op m.-Tbe Filipino o0mmis-
sioners, Gen Gregorio del Pillar.
Lieut.. Col Albert Barretto, Maj.
Zsali,a and Seoor Gracio Gorzaga,
with their families. spent today in visit
ing friends 10 Mania and conferred
with Senores Florentioe Torres. Pablo
Ooampo aud Teodore Yanco. the mem.
bers of toe local Filipino association,
who will participate in the American
commission Senor Torres was a
member Of Aguioaldo's commission
before the war. He opposes indepsod'
eoce and favors autonomy. aod be has
beeo most iu6uentsl io persuadiDg the
followers Of Aguiuado to make the
preeent advances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
A Speedy Trial.

Athens, Ca, May % Charles
CoIquitt, negro who attempted
to afsaul, the Is years old daughter of
j. P. Dooley at High Shoals Saturday
night, was captured today aud placed
in Jail at Watkir sville
Judge Russell will bold az extra
session Of co1rt tomorrow morning to
try the regro TIE citizens are
satisfied with this and no trouble ls
feared. Colqultt confessed bis guls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
MATTERS IN MANILA,

Maoila. May 20, 10 a. % Gen
Gregorio Del Pier. commander OF the
iusurgeot forces 10 front of Gen
Lawsou's division /; L;eut. Col. Alberto
Bsrre,to, judge advocate !; Major
Zaalita. of Aguinaldo's staff, and
Senior Grancio Gorzaga, former mem.
Der of the Filipino oabiuet, the commits
siouers appoiotsd to cooperate with Sc
uors Forento Torres, Hablo Campo
and Theodore Yanco, of Manila, for
the purpose of negotiating terms of
peace With the American commissioners.
reached Manila by special train from
Malo!os at 8 Is tbis morning. The
party was met by Lieut. Col. Barry,
adju.sns general. and conducted from
the train to the launch Captain aud
taken to the palace at Galaoanau. aud
after breakfast we're driven through the
Ayunsamiente.
The party was closeted with Gen.
Otis for more than an hour; but the
interview was decidedly satisfactory.
the commission having nothing definite
to propose and being unempowered to
oego,iate terms
The commissioners brought q COM
munication direct from Aguiualdo ask.
ing for SO armis,ice pending the
decision Of the Filipino congress as to
what policy should be adopted. As
before Ger Otis refused 20 entertaiO
the proposition
The commissioners, after leave the
City Hall, accep'ed an invitation to
visit the Oregon and the other vessels
of the American feet in the bay, and
they we're also granted permission to
see their families before returning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
Do Not Fear Sharks.

In his book on Australia, Richard Sc
mon declares that the prevailing ideas
of danger FROM sharks are greatly exas-
gerated Individual sharks may posi-
bly,, he thinks, develop cannibal tastes
but such are exceptions, rarer than
man eating tigers and crccodiles. The
divers and fishermen in the Torres
strait, where big sharks abound. do
not show the least fear of them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

A new gold district equallog the
Klondike 10 extent and riches is said
to have been discovered on the Alaska
maitland, ooe hundred miles oorth Of
ST. Miehael I've men are reported to
have cleared up $60,O0O in ninety
days, aud that others are gathering
nuggets BY the sackful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
AnUnde.irab1e Distinction.

Mae-Why did you let him kiss you'
Ethel didn t want to be the only
girl he had never kissed. York
Journal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Paper povels, new paper novels at q. G..
Osteea 4 Co.'S.
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verge dictates punishment. To say,
then. that in the south or anywhere
else in our country it is necessary to
lynch any class of persons for any
crime whatever is to confess that our
laws are defective, the administration
of Justice uocertain and our boasted
Christian civilization TO that extent a
failure The remedy for this condi-
ton of affairs ia certainly not in
iynching, for every mob srauples the
law under foot
There is no such thing as a con-
muni.y "eaking the law into its own
hands in q civilized country. TIC
attempt to do this by lynchipg is to
set law at defence, and this has
been done so frequently in portions
of the south since the war that re
spect for law has greatly diminish
ed If white people sramp!e the law
under their feet by lynching negroes
sometimes by savage methods. should
not we, the superior race. expect the
negroes to follow our example of dis
regard for law? And If white peo
ple act like ssvages, as they did il
torturing and burning Hose, should
we not expect some outbreab
of revengeful savagery On the part o.
the negroes7 The statement has
even been published that Hose, in .
spirit of revenge. killed Crawford
because re vas he s'eged leader
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

abhor such unparalleled brutality, such
horrible cruelty Such cheering signs
aud the belief ;has many thoughtful
persons who are silent. as have
hitherto been. deprecate the present
state of things. have encouraged me to
write this letter. have written from
sense OF duty and with the earnest
desire to do good fer the cause Of
humanity. l appreciate the many
uoble qualities of the southern people,
aud my heart is sick because some men
10 their maduess- have brought reproacb
on our civilization Let US hope that
not only the city dailies. but the coun
try weekIies. and especially the
religious journals, will urge upon our
people the duty of respect and reVer-
eace for law and the importance Of
restraining the spirit OF revenge in
order to permit judicial tribunals to
| mete out punishment to all classes of
criminals /, would be we'll. too, to
have mass meetings to discuss these
grave questions.
If our laws aod methods of legal
procedure are defective. as is frequent
II charged. let US remedy these defects,
and pot try to excuse lyncblng By the
weak plea tha. the laws of our own
makiog a,e inadequa's to protect our
civilization. Certainly We shall never
preserve that civilization by adopting
barbarous ADD savage methods of
puuishiog criminals Aud let US not
forget that the superior race is respon-
sib!e for the preservation of our
civilization.
Negro clergymeu. editors, seaobers,
and leaders generally should denounee
the crimes of their race 10 sbe plaInest
terms and appeal for simple justice at
the hands of the white people. With
go sympathy for criminals OF either
color or any class, l may yet add that
| so losg a. fsensied mobs of white men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12
taking PRECEDENCE.

over all other functions of our store is
the Prescription Department, and we
feel that it has demonstrated its po-
sition in Raleigh with considerable en-
phasis. The appliances, equipments and
conveniences are of the most modern
adaptation. Nothing is wanting that
could assist us in rendering a better or
more perfect drug store service. Pure
drugs on the shelves and courtesy be-
hind the counter always to be found
when you trade with us. Let us fill
your prescriptions.
W. FL. KING & CO.,
Druggists.
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NEW LOT OF BLACK CREPONs.

We received by express yesterday even
ing and will place ON sale tomorrow
morning case of Black. Mohair and
Silk Crepons at $50, SIZE and $500
per yard.
These are the big blister kinds-eX-
ceedingly desirable and stylish and very
scarce.
We have big lot to begin with TO-
morrow morning, but the demand will
be so great that they Will not last long,
and we advise our patrons to come
early.
They will be on sale at s o'clock when
the store opens.
DOBBIN & FERRALL.
At fuckers Store.
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RAILROAD RATES AND RESERVE
SEATS-SALE NOTICE.

On account of the British Guards
Band, March 18th, the railroads VIII
give reduced rates to Raleigh for the
above occasion. Out of town people
can have seats reserved by addressing
Il. G. Rivers, Manager. Reserve seats
$50 and S100.
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The Best Prescription for ChilIs.

and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic. Thu formula is plainly printed on each
bottle, showing that it is simply iron and Quiz
nine in a tasteies form. Imitators do not adj
vertise their formula because If they did they
Be sure then that you get Groves as the for
mula shows what you are taking. No cure no
paw Price so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

The baggage man checks your trunk.
but ROYSTER'S Cough Tablets check
your grippe. After the cold spell every
body, his wife and children and the
strangers are more or less troubled with
coughs Registers Cough Drops and
Hoarhound Tablets will give temporary
relief Sold in any quantity.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for erecting the Odd
Fellows Building. at Raleigh, n. c.,
will be received until y o'clock noon.
April Sth, 1899, the work to begin not
later than May 18th. Plans and speci-
fications- can be seen at the mayors
office. The committee reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
JOS. G. BROWN,
Chairman Committee.
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CHURCH FITTINGS FOR SALE.

To the highest bidder, all the door
and window frames, sash, doors, pews,
lumber and stone steps and sills from the
Old Presbyterian church at Raleigh, n.
G. Buyer to remove same about March
1st 1899. Address the Contractor, Geo.
W. Warning, Columbia. S. G.
0-12-fm
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WE do not want Boys or Loafers TO
write us, but men of ability, $500 to $SOO
per month. Statesmen and general agents.
Salary or commission. RACINE FIRE
ENGINE co. LTD. Racine, Wis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

Why not eat bananas when you can
buy nice, bright, yellow bananas at one
cent each at my stand. Edward \.
Ennis, corner Wilmington and Hargett
Streets, front of Royal & Borden's
store.
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Business Notices.

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue eX-
plains how we teach the barber trade
in eight weeks. Mailed free Moler Bar
Der College, Cincinnati, o. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

AGENTS and Canvassers everywhere.
to sell Lace Curtains by sample or alta
loguc. Good pay guaranteed. Ma
TIONAL DRApERY co, Cincinnati,
o. At Sun
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

We need ladies and gentlemen as
correspondents, also to take photographs
for illustrating; fascinating employment
requiring no experience. Good camera
free Send addressed envelope
for terms. Act quickly. Colonial Maya
zine, 106 Park Row, New York. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

Statesmen WANTED-To call on
doctors only on behalf of the leading
firm in the trade. Position permanent.
Application must be ineligible and of
good appearance. State experience.
Address Z. O. Box 1852, Philadelphia.
, 1914
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HELP WANTED, MALE-SALES-
MEN

Statesmen wanted to sell our new soda
water syrup and extract Century
Cyclists choice. and other syrups. Van
Wyck x Co, 1,24S Fulton street, Brook
lyn, n. Y. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

Boylan, Pearce Il Co.'S millinery de-
partment will be ably managed by the
Misses Besson, assisted by Miss Flor
ence Tingel.
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Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for it now. For sale by j. Hal.
Bobbitt and Henry Il. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

S56.J0 WEEKLY-Introducing SPLEEN
did Gaslght Burner for Kerosene lamps.
Sample free Luther Mfg. Co, Gin
cinnati. .. 1t
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GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT Positions. Thou
sands of appointments to be made. Elk
aminations in Raleigh soon. Pros
poets for 1899" published by the Ma
tional Correspondence Institute, Wash
ington, ID. c., giving full particulars,
sent free on request. Write today. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

All styles and shapes of hats, from
the straw sailor to the latest Partisan
novelty will be shown by Boylan, Pearce !
IL Co., opening day, March 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

AGENTS. Everywhere for new Gas
oine Gas Lamp: talks and sells itself;
big profits. Brilliant Gas Lamp Co.,
As Clark St, Chicago.
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GInVE LOST.

On FAYETTEVILLE street, near Raleigh
National Bank, lady's black kid
glove. Reward for return to this office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-12

Alderman Mcdonald offered the fol-
lowing resolution. which was adopted:
Resolved ID That the city of Raj
eigh learns with pleasure that dele
cation of New England newspaper rep
resentativss intend visiting our capital
city Monday. March Goth
Resolved CD That we extend to them
The times., 1899-03-19
Anniversary sale Of Innings.

Yard wide, double-twilI SeIecias. in
most desirable colors-light and dark
shades; these are full pieces. and you
may have as many yards as you d1C
wish cut off, instead of Sc, for. rs
The times., 1899-03-19

with the purblind excitement of the others.
Nor was his ordeal less trying one than
that of glass eating. He stood quite still.
held his head back and swallowed three
of the large iron nails, heads and all, as
they were put into his mouth one after
another by the steward.
Then he retired and two men came in
with burnous full of prickly pear leaves.
The prickly pear as one sees it in the
south of Europe is sufficiently formidable
plant, but in North Africa it grows to
far larger proportions-the leaves, or
rather the leaf-iike stems, grow to nearly
twice the size that they do even in Sicily.
and the pricliles are proportionately long
and stubborn. Moreover, the priclile is
slightly poisonous and leaves a fostering
wound Consequently it seemed not the
least miraculous event OF the service when
dancer stripped to the waist. and. taking
huge prickly pear leaf in each hand.
proceeded to rub them all over his naked
body and shaven head, using them as cne
might use a loofah.
There could be no mistake about II that
he pressed them against his skin with all
his might, and in the fury with which he
did it, tore leaf after leaf into pieces and
took fresh one from the heap. Some
times he would seize one leaf with both
hands and scrub il backward and forward
| over his bare scalp and finally eat the leaf
with all its deadly prickles. Scored and
scratched as his body must have been in
| every direction, there was scarcely trace
| of blood. This was SO also with the glass
eaters. who never bled at the mouth while
they were chewing the glass, and shows,
| think. that the bodily functions are modi-
| fed under the influence of religious intoxi-
cation much in the same way as they are
| in extreme states of hypnotic sleep: that
| it is, in fact, very curious case of auto
| suggestion, and that these men not only
did not feel pain, but that their bodies
were not injured as they would have beer
had they attempted such things in colo
! blood.
Next morning l looked out of my window
| and saw the leader of the Isawiyah rolling
our hosts croquet ground as usual. ant
| in the afternoon we went down to tbs
village and met the swallower of nails an(
the prickly pear man going about theil
business as though nothing had happened
| to upset them.
The times., 1899-03-19
How the Magician Extricated HIM
self From an Awkward Position.
(From the Household World)

(From the Household Norid-)
To witness Houdin's first performance in
Algiers the neighbOring tribes we're invited.
The theatre was speedily filled with thsni
and the French officials. who attended IN
all their pomp and glory. Interpreters were
scattered through the house in order to
repeat Houdin's remarks to the natives in
their own language. With true Oriental
dignity and gravity. the Arabs witnessed
the first few tricks in stolid silence, hut
the taking Of a huge cannon bali from
borrowed hat aroused great excitement
Then came the great tricks of the even
ing. especially prepared to astonish the
Arabs.
by wonderful power which possess. >
said Houdin. Il can deprive any man Of
his strength. l invite anyone to prove my
words.
On this being interpreted to the Arabs.
a tall, strong man stepped forward on tne
stage. Houdin held in his hand a little
iron box, and balancing it carelessly on
his little finger, he asked the Arab;
Are you strong
Yes" replied the man carelessly-
Are you sure of always remaining so
Always
Lift that box"
The Arab did so, and asked contemptu-
ously:
rs that all?"
Wait said Houdin. making solemn
gesture. Now you are weaker than 4
woman. Try to lift that box again
The Arab seized the handle and tugged
again. He could not raise the box an inch
! from the floor After many attempts. he
paused for a moment to brace himself for
a iinal effort. He seized the handle again
but shrieked aloud with pain. dropped on
/, his knees. then. rising. threw his cloak
round his face to conceal his shame. and
rushed from the theatre. leaving his COM
patriots stricken with fear. The trick
was as simple as the result was startling
| The box was placed on powerful electro
magnet, and the current being complete.
| no man on earth could have lifted it. An
| electric shock. sent at a signal by Houdln
| from behind the stage. was what caused
| the Arab to Shrek and hurriedly retreat
| Before the excitement caused by this
| trick has subsidized, Houdin announced that
| he had a talisman which rendered him in
| vulnerable, and he defed the best shot In
| Algiers to kill him. \ marabout immedi-
| ateiy sprang ON the stage, eXclaiming. Il
want to kill you" Houdin handed him a
pistol, which the Arab. examining, pro-
| nounced good one. 1t is a good pistol
| and l will kill you
| Very WE'LL said Houdin; Ito make
| sure put in double charge OF powder.
| Here's n wad. Take a bullet from this
! tray, and mark it so you will know il
again. Ram it 20 the pistol WE'LL
1T is done
NOW said Hordin. YOU say the pistol
! is a good one and you've loaded It well,
so kill me-
YES" replied the marabout. Il viii %
| that"
| Houdin look a pear, stuck it on a knife