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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
EARLY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION:
IL May he Held I'm Februnry-D'sc"s-
sion of the Matter.

CHICAGO August A.-The Record TO-
morrow will say:
The Democratic National Committee Is
considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF hoidins
the Democratic National Convention TWO
or three months earlier than in former
years. Word came to Chicago to-day that
a meeting Of the committee Is 10 De helu
in october or November, after Senator
ZONES comes home from Europe, to dis
cuss the question.
II is not considered improbable that the
convention will be called TO meet IN fep-
ruarv. Some Of the committeeman anu
Democratic leaders are in favor OF mold
inc the convention 10 nominate a national
ticket as early as February. Others FAVOR
holding the convention in May or June
ARGUMENTS PRO AND CON.
Tho advocates OF a February conVen-
tion contend that 1t would be necessary
"a Mace the national ticket in the held
and adopt a platform as early as Febru-
airy or March in order to perfect organi-
zatlon and bring together the hghuhg
factions in the party. They declare II
viii be possible to reunite the party and
hiring A solid organization TO the polls in
November If the convention Is held In
February
The committeeman who oppose the early
convention movement declare that the
pbuinp,ne situation will be unsettled at
that time. They say it will be practically
impossible for the administration TO end
the war on the Island Of Luzon by Feb
ruary. and. therefore, no one viii be able
70 nredlct what the situation may be In
Nav or June,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

CAPTAIN ROBERT lie MASURIER.
GLate Captain Company VI, Third Viz
ginia)
vice during the Spanish-American war
received. 1 have the honor TO suggest
the following names:
THE OFFICERS RECOMMENDED.
H. II. Sheen. late captain Company A,
Fourth Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk va.
I. +. Yeatman. late adjutant Fourth
Virginia Volunteers. Norfolk, Va.
Robert Le Masurier, late captain Com
pany NJ. Third Virginia Volunteers, Rich
mond. Va.
Thomas B. Love, late first lieutenant
colonel Company J. Third Virginia Vol
unteers, Fairfax, Va.
George II. Bentley, late Grst lieutenant
Company c. Second Virginia Volunteers,
Roanoke, Va.
Robert Kent Spiner, late first lieuten-
ant Company -. Second Virginia Nolun-
teers Newport News Va.
Sidney y. Moore, late captain Company
II. Sixth Virginia Volunteers, Wythe-
vile. Va.
w. s. Faulkner. late captain Company
p. Sixth Virginia Volunteers, Lynchburg,
Va.
These officers have been selected after
careful investigation and consultation
with their commanding officers l am
sure they will meet the requirements as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
schurmnn on Philippine Problem.

ITHACA, n. Y, August 2i.-Commis-
sioner Jacob @. Schurm1n reached Ithaca
to-day. Since leaving Manila he has, he
says, steadily refused to discuss Philip
pine affairs although he has been be-
sieged by reporters everywhere. Chicago
reporters had gone az far West as the
Rocky Mountains 10 interview him. How
ever he makes the following statement
for the Associated Press:
Il. The United States having assumed
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands
by virtue of a treaty OF peace with spain
the Chief Executive Of the republic is
engaged in establishing that sovereignty
The issue to-day is not commercial one,
although the natural resources OF the
Philippines are OF great value, and wait
only American capital for their develop
ment Hor Is the question one OF poll
tics or party, though in its collateral
branch there may be aspects on which
political parties may properly divide. but
che question to-day Is neither one OF COM
mercal advantage nor one OF partisan
politics. IL is purely a moral question
The vital issue Is the honor OF the ma
ton. the protection OF loyal Filipinos.
and the fulhlment OF our obligation TO
the nations OF the world, involved in our
acceptance Of sovereignty.
"2. The means and agencies for the
accomplishment for this end must be
determined by the President and il is
well 10 bear in mind that the President
understands the situation better than any
one else can possibly do. inasmuch as he
Is I'm receipt Of information from a va
riety of sources. civil and military,
and has the judgment Of experts upon the
facts reported. | have no doubt the
President will soon effect a solution of
the Philippine problem which will be en-
tirely satisfactory to the American peopae
To his craftsmanship and tried ability we
may entrust the issue with perfect con-
GIa,ra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Change of Time Proposed.

Rev. a. }. Fawcett. pastor Of the First
Baptist church Of Hot Springs Ark.
writes to DR. A. r. Dickinson. president
of the Southern Baptist Press Associa-
ton. as follows:
at Is the desire of our people that the
Southern Baptist Press Association
should convene as early as February or
March, rather than meet at the same
time of the Southern Baptist Convention.
An earlier meeting will AFFORD our people
a far better opportunity Of extending the
Press Association our whole attention end
individual hospitality, which we are eX-
ceedingly anxious to do"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

CAPTAIN HARRY H. SHEEN.
Oate Captain Company a, Fourth Nir-
Clnia.l
set forth I'm your message. They are men
OF youth. vigor. intelligence. and charac-
ter, and have demonstrated their fitness
10 command. They are high men and
viii reflect credit upon the state and our
country. Yours very truly.
J. HOGE TYLER, Governor.
THEY ARE FINE MEN.
Governor Tyler seems to have made
very wise selections. The officers recon-
mended are among the best known in the
Virginia regiments. and without eXcep-
ton made excellent records while i'm SER
vice during the Spanish-American war.
This is especially true of Captain Ro-
bert IL Masurier Of this city. who com
manded Company NJ, Third Regiment, du-
ring the war. This was old Company f.
Third Regiment. While Captain Masurier
commanded the company az Camp Alger
II took first prize in a competitive drill OF
all the companies Of the regiment
Captain Sheen was acting major during
almost the entire period the Fourth Regi-
ment was in service. Regular army Off
GERS frequently commented upon his
ability and training as an officer.
captain Aeatman was one of the best
sdJutants ir General Lees corps. He has
a natural liking for things military. and
IS besides AN honor graduate OF the Nir-
Ginia Military Institute. His soldierly ap-
pearance always excited comment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
He Renresented by PROXY.

Mr.. II. NJ. Smith. Jr., member or the
Democratic Executive Committee OF the
state which meets here tonight. has TO
leave this morning for Daggers Springs;
where his little son is quite sick, and VIII
be unable TO attend the meeting or me
E,ecufive Committee tonight. He mas
a,,,oirted Mr.. James W. Gordon as his
nr6xv. Mr.. Smith would have gone 10
baegers last Saturday but had to be
here Yesterday as counsel in the Rich
Inond' Petersburg and Carolina condem-
nation proceedings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
The Co,ton-Ducs Combination.

BALTIMORE, August 2l.-The CONT
mental Trust Company to-day began
paying for the cotton-duck properties
which have been acquired by the Mount
-oon-Woodberry Cotton Duck Com
pany.
col. Mount n-Woodberry Cotton
Duck Company Is incorporated under the
laws Of Delaware. and controls the lead
Ing plants of the country, Including the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
EntnI Family Trouble.

GADsDEN. ALA, August zl,-A family
row occurred az Seaborn, Ala, to-day
in which Joe Ward, an eX-convict, BRAIN
ed his sister with a two-gallon churn'
The girl had found employment with
reighbor. but her brother objected. An
other brother of the girl, Infatuated by
the ex-convict's act armed himself ana
went in search Of the murderer. They
met i'm the road and duel ensued WIN
the result that the criminal is bady
a ouud.d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
TROOPS DROWNED NEAR MANILA.
General Wheeler Arrives ut the
PbiIiDpine Capital.

MANILA, August 2l-5AO p. M.-While
a accommodating party Of the Twenty
fourth Infantry. under Captain Crane,
was crossing the Mariquina river on a
raft to-day the hawser broke The cur
rent. very swift at that point, caused the
raft TO capsize. and nine enlisted men
were drowned.
The United States transport Tartar
FROM San Francisco July 24th. with Gene
raj Joseph Wheeler and his daughter,
troops of the Nineteenth Infantry. and
more than 81 10000 In coin. has arrived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

Mount Vernon. W. r. Hooper Sons.
Laurel. and others of this State. Inc
new corporation will produce about W
per cent. OF the cotton duck OF the couh-
try. The financial details are Deing ar
ranged by the Continental Trust COM
pany. which will be trustee OF the mort
cages
1t II said that officers and directors
will be elected this week. Mr.. Richard
Cromwell. president Of the Mount Ner'
non Company. will. II Is understood, re
president OF the new company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
p,..,.p. Murdered by Chinese.

MARSEILLES. August l.-News has
arrived here that body Of Russian en-
cneers and their escorts were recentE
attacked by Chinese brlgands at kirin'
on the Chlna-Russian frontier, on the
main Mauhuri railroad. All were massa-
cred.
1t is said that Russia will make re-
prisals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
.n,-c;uarette LAW unconstitutiona.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, August a.
The law prohibiting the manufacture.
sale. or gift OF cigarettes. enacted at the
recent session Of the Florida Legislature,
was to-day declared unconstitutional by
Circuit Judge Call. In Jacksonville.
The decision affects only the five coun-
ties of the Fourth Circuit, but II VIII
PROBABLY practically settle the question
for the entire State. The settlement or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
STORM HAVOC on OCRACoKE.
Thirty Houses and Two Churches
Destroyed-Twen Men Drowned.

NORFOLK. VA, August H.-A special
to the Virginian-Pilot from Washington
n. c.. says that the storm played havoc
on Ocracoke Island, destroying thirty
houses and two churches, washing away
the Norfolk and Southern railroad piers,
grounding several steamers and schoon-
ers. wrecking smaller craft of fishermen,
drowning not less than twenty men, and
all the horses and cattle on the island.
II was the most destructive storm that
section has ever known. The island was
under water three days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
DEATH HARVEST IN PORTO RICO
Tyyenty-Five Hundred Victims Oh
Storm Buried-2, 900 Persons Missing.

PONCE. PORTO RICO, August A.-It
is now estimated that the bodies Of 900
victims Of the recent hurricane have been
buried; that 1000 persons were injured
during the storm. and that 1000 people are
still missing
There are opportunities here now for IN
vestors. There is the greatest lack or
r,oro,. FOR repairing damages. and re-
nIo,tipg and replenshing stocks. The
alcaldes appointed committees for the dis
tribution OF relief stores, etc, but the
military authorities objected to 1t.
Ponce Is healthy. though bodies con-
tinue 10 be found in the fields. The au-
thorities have decided to burn the ruins
of houses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Eirgininps Mt the Hotels.

At the Jefferson-M. X. Brigslocke.
Goshen; ID. X. Snow. Charlottesville;
Thomas f. Goode, Boydton.
At Murphys-R. w. Shultce, Norfolk;
i. Blansten, Norfolk.
At New Fords-Dudley r. Cowles,
Hampton.
At the Lexington-S. Y. Gillian and
wife. Church Road; G. l.. Harrison. Tai
leysville; James II. Old, Pilot Mount; j.
Il. Cunningham, Jr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

rived here last night from MonteVideo.
reports having rescued all the crew OF
the British steamer Nettleton. captain
vigers. from Norfolk. July 18th, for klo
Janeiro, which went aground twenty
miles east OF here.
The vessels forepeak and forehold are
full of water. but the second hold ana
the after hold are tight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

WASHINGTON. August 2.--The state
Is informed that the Nene-
zuela tariff duties on tobacco nave Deeh
increased as followa: Cigarette paper
S4cs per kilogram; cigarettes, VIA per
twisted tobacco. or any kind OF
chewing tobacco. So cents per khosram !;
other classes Of manufactured topacco'
81 cents per kilOgram.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
TO WEAR THE STRAPS
TYLER RECOMMENDS EIGHT
,,oct>,ANs FOR COMMISSIONS.
YEy WHO MADE FINE RECORDS.
,,st OF OGiccrs Recommended
Includes some Of the Hest n"P""
- xirotnta NoIuntccrs-tp-
ot,,,ucut t. Very Probable.

telegram TO the Dispatch from East
p.a,o-A last rieht. stated that Cover
~. ,r,icr had sent the following letter
- .,o secretary Of War recommending
-, VIRGINIA officers for appointment 10
,no additional volunteer regiments 10 be
enlisted:
East Radford. Va, August 2i, 1892
o.. Hon. El.hu Root. Secretary OF War,
Washington, d. c.;
sir.-Your telegram OF August 18th re-
o,esfine me to submit the names Of two
oecers from each OF the regiments from
IRIS state that were mustered into SER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
sAvANNAHIANs TO MEET DEWEY
The German Volunteers Decide That
They VIII Go.

SAVANNAH. GA, August I.-At a
meeting tonight OF the German Nolun-
teers. company composed entirely OF
Germans. 1t was decided that the COM
pany should go to New York and take
part in the reception OF Admiral Dewey:
Captain s. H. Koneman says he VIII
take sixty men. thirty-four Of the men,
bers OF the company having agreed to-
night that they would go. The German
Volunteers were organized In 1876, and the
company served In the Confederate army
with distinction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

PARIS. August 21-The United States
charge d'aGaires here. Henry Vignaud
has gone 10 Nillefranche to receive Adj
miral Dewey. who is expected to arrive
there Tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Suspects waive Hearing.

COLUMBIA, s. c., August 2l-The four
men charged with whipping negroes in
Greenwood were before Magistrate Aus
tin for a preliminary hearing this after
noon. They waived a preliminary hear
Ing and gave bond In the sum Of $1,000
each for appearance at the Circuit Court.
There have been no further arrests and
no more whippings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Another Veteran Passed Away.

Major +. G. Wall an inmate OF the
Soldiers Home. died in the hospital OF
mat institution yesterday, in the 7Sd year
oil his age Deceased was a native OF
Prince Edward county. The funeral VIII
be conducted I'm the chapel Of the home
al 10 o'clock this morning, BY Rev. D.
Calvin Stewart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
u,ehmonaer. I'm New York.

NEW YORK. August 2l-sspeeiaL)--H.
J. Beale. Marlborough: w. o. Day. AL
bert; r. +. Johnston. Imperial; c. NJ. Will
liams. Park-Avenue; NJ. l.. Rose and w.
ID. Meyer, Cadillac: III. %. Williamson. Con-
tinental: II. A. BEDFORD and ). Ia Young,
Jg.. Hoffman,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

LEGHORN. ITALY, August a.-The
United States cruiser Olympia sailed from
this port to-day. James A. Smith. the
United States Consul here. went aboard
10 pay his respects TO Admiral Dewey
just previous to the departure. OF the
warship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Russia TO Alleviate Famine.

LONDON, August 22-The Russian Gov
eminent. according TO a dispatch TO the
Times from Odessa. il arranging mea-
sures to alleviate the famine in the dis
tricts OF South Russia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

is thought the recommendation OF the
Governor means. practically. the COM
missIoning OF the men whose names he
has sent IN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
The Cuban Census.

WASHINGTON. August 2i.-Lieutenant-
Colonel Joseph Sanger has been appoint
cd director Of the Cuban census. The
work is to be completed before Novem-
Der Goth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

LONDON, August ALA special Dispatch
received here from Laghorn to-day saya
that five men have been arrested there On
the charge OF attaching and wountina
some sailors who had gons.. ashore frox1
the United States ship Olyuapla
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

the matter was made I'm test case begun
by the American Tobacco Company
which IL understood 10 nave mot all the
expenses OF the suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
CAPTAIN pm \. YEATMAN

N-"'V TN1"''''' '""''" NHBihla)
Captain Faulkner was said by his .pl-
Erior officers 20 be one OF the most ac-
cOmplishcd soldiers In the Third Regi-
ment. Like Captain Ieaiman, his ap.
pearance Is peculiarly that OF the soldier.
PRACTICALLY APPOINTMENTS.
Indeed. all OF tae officers selected by
Governor Tyler are deemed well worthy
OF the honor OF wearing the shoulder
straps OF Uncle Sam and the Governor
has In no way exaggerated their fitness
for commissions. The officers recon-
mended may be appointed 10 any position
below that OF colonel, these having been
selected from among regular officers. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
Crew of British steamer saved.

\ RIO JANEIRO, August 2.--The United
States gunboat Montgomery. which ar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22
BOER REPLY TO BRITAIN.
1t IL Believed to Embody Fresh Pro-
pOsnfs.

CAPE TOWN. August 2l.-The report
that the Transvaal Government had hand
ed its reply to the British agent at Pre-
ner. British High Commissioners for South
Africa and Governor OF Cape Colony, Is
confirmed.
il is believed. however. that the pro-
positions OF Great Britain for joint com
mission 10 investigate the effect which
the franchise reform in general would
have upon the Outlanders have not been
accepted. but that fresh proposals nave
baeu advanced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-22

LONDON. August 22.-The Rome corre-
spondent OF the Daily News says: Il am
I'm a position 10 assert positively that
both Germany and Italy have documents
capable OF proving that the French gene
raj stan has been victimized by swind-
ling spies. employing forged and worth
less documents. and that Captain Dreyfus
vas i'm no way connected with the fraud"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17
Yours ever thankful,
WILLIAM GRIMat
LEAVE YOUR LAUNDRY

with A. S. & l. P. Ruggles, agents
for one Of the best laundries. in the
state. First-class work guaranteed
and prices reasonable Call fer
price list and get good Service
cheaply, quickly ad satisfactory.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

A .NARRG!W CSC Az
! e,0 0ld Il Domitlion steanlsi d,

Ha I'd, Dominion steanasiin
FL u toa, rsn ~
4 Iins big, oa
Long Brand 6rk, Tue esday
aspin y al ~ board were
slsassd n R TIE Halnilt ter, n was badly
damaged and after I sqbseting her
big load ofSpassengsfs, put back
to New York all safe on board.
When the two ships came to
gether the shock was terrible, as
described by Mr.: and Mrs. .Chas.
7. sGeyer rYd Mrs. VI Will I. Geyer,
who were passengers On board the
Hamilton, en- route sio Southern
Pines . are pleased to note the
accident was 1rot worse, especially
when Several Of our !. most proffii-
nent people were On board one Of
the ships, y ~.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

The people of Thomasville
have suffered the effects Of a
dreadful hail storm and Bro.
Foote. of the Tribune is asks
ing for donations to the farm
ers, who have lost their crops.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

/ Fl a a new young lady arrived
at, the. residence Of Mr.. G.
MCQUEEN last tMond day mQrn-- y
ing; she weighed 12 pounds.
and is now ruler Of the Mans
sion. Congratulations.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17
Quick-as- Thought Headache
Powders cure headache quick as
thought. % Johnson's Pharmacy.

" The Lend a. Hand Qifle Of
lngs Daughters and Sons, Of
iithern Pines, extend hearty
vote Of thanks to Mr.. Henry Pers
sons, who SO kindly lettered the
badges used by them at the Con
.vention, June l, 2, 3, 4, 1899.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Bug Death-sure death to pota-
to squash and cucumber bugs; and
the best Of all a non poisonous
powder; besides, it is plant food
of great merit and benefit instead
on an injury, to all plants. For
sah by AS &sL P RuggIes.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17
Neil G. Nc Ken5 HIS gone
to Baltimore
Paints and. Dill III IS s. Thomas.
satisfacio pFices 8 and good goods;
Drs SWett is njoying
q short visit to Connecticut
and Vermont; he will return
hpn.. /.

Miss. Brown of Grove Cot
'tage Furnished the editors
family with q splendid dinner
Wednesd sday of dewberries and
'gol den wax beans from. her
farm linear Aberdeen. Thanks {
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

& Dhring these hot days we3are
foreibly reminded of the great need
for shade trees, and would respect
fully urge our people in general to
plant and project them with all
.possib blescarey
ssslla
Get your line Tor white washing
at Thomas Hardware Store. First
class and cheap.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

{ Read the ad pf Mess. Patch 4
Williams, and see if you do Not
want some Of those pretty Shoes
and dress lawns, They carry q big
stock Of goods and you should b pat p!1
ronize tlrg1n. NJ "a
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Il y ~ "a " 81 y, z Ss
0rgandies and cotch I.aa1ls VI
4cs5c and 7c., f6snasll 81 sold
&c, / and ].
PAT0h y WILLIAM ]
A LETTER OF THAMI.

Il tA% "a. .4H x - ~ Y = III X T9
The following letter exs.
[plains itself IL vii abe re-
memb bered that his
the man ref erred siii id these
IN as a.
streets q few weeks ago:
Evergreen, Ala,
June 10, 1890.
C.J. Brown, ESQ, q.
Mayor Southern Pines, Y
Dear Sir:
4 did not arrive here
until yesterday, after avery
hard trip, and much suffering
on the way with heat.
Will you please be kindy
enough to let all the good
people in Southern Pines Y
know that | arrived home at
last. Give them my best re-
CARDS, especially Miss Strick>
land who SO kindly interested
herself in my behalf in the, :
hourof need and distress; also
DR.. w. P. SWEET and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j Stuart, at whose
house | was till train time.
Accept, all Of you, my heart
felt thanks, also the thanks
of my people for your kind
assistance.
Yours ever thankful, I,
WILLIAM GRIMM 4
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

.Neutralizing Cordial sfoEa dsys- lsi :,
enterya and diarrhoea. 'Johiisona
Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Lightning last night week
struck in many places, and
some narrow escapes from
death are reported. Hail
storms in some places did
considerable damage to the
fruit interests, blowing down
the posts of vineyards and
otherwise adding to the dis
comforts of the growers.
FoR SALE.-Fitty bushels mixed
cow peas for seed.
A S q L P RUGGLEs
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Mr.. Lie. Hufines says he has
the finest corn patch in the county
and that he can sell you some of
the best shoes you ever saw.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

The Executive Committee
of the Improvement Society
will hold a special meeting at
Mr.. G.. D. Tarbell's on Wed-
nesday next at 8 p. m.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Clark J. Brown, Esq, Press
sident of the Fayetteville and
Albemarle Railroad, has been
attending to business in Fay>
etteyille this week.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-17

Already the Seaboard Air Line
is getting ready for the winter
travel; and our new depot is about
finished. 1t is a handsome build
ing and a big improvement.