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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
BUT NOT OF ACTUAL RAPE
SENTENCE, FIFTEEN YEARS AT
HARD LABOR.
JURY COMMENDED FOR IT'S VERDICT
The Judge Says there is Reasonable Doubt
and This Should Prove an Object Les
son Against Lynchings. Par
ker Brought Here.

Durahnl n. c., Sept. (SpeciaL)-
The jury in the case of the State VS..
Melville Parker, charged with rape upon
little Bette May Hurdleston, We're out
until between II and II o'clock today.
When they let it be known that they had
reached an agreement, COURT having adj
journcd prior to this time on account Of
finishing up the docket of the term
Judge Brown was sent for, and upon hrs
arrival the jury filed in. The prisoner
had i'm the meantime been brought into
the court room. II. III. Crouch, one Of
the iurymen, acting as spokesman, re
turned the verdict to The effect that the
prisoner, Melville Parker was not guilty
of rape, but guilty Of assault with in
tent to commit rape. The Judge sentenc-
ed the prisoner to fifteen years at hard
labor in the States prison, the maximum
penalty of the law I'm sentencing him
the judge said that the prisoner had been
tried for n crime that might have cost
him his life. In substance, his honor in
timated that there was reasonable
doubt. and that the jury did right. This
should prove am object lesson. Lynch
ing is dangerous business. THE peo-
pie here ought to be willing to let the
law take its course. The above are
only few thoughts suggested by Judge
Browns remarks. The Judge instruct
cd THAT the prisoner be carried to RAJ
eigh this afternoon, which was done.
Ninety cases have BEEN disposed OF
during this weeks term of court. judge
Brown and Solicitor Brooks have rapid
~ dispatched business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
WENT THROUGH THE TREsTLE
Engineer, Fireman and Two Others
Were Killed.

w ere Killed.
Columbia, s. c., Sept. 9.-The engine
and several cars of a train loaded with
granite went through the trestle of the
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Road
over Broad River, near this city, ehis
afternoon.
Engineer WeatheI4by, Fireman Rem
nick and two other men are known 10
have been killed There may be others
buried under the wreck. A car is sup
posed to have jumped the track. and the
jar caused the structure to give way.
There is no other way for accounting
for the accident, as the trestle has just
been oyerhauled by the bridge builders
of the Atlantic Coast lime, and was yes
terday turned over to President Childs
with the report that it was in perfect
condition. An inspection showed the
timbers to be new. Chief Engineer Ellis
of the road. said tonight that no trestling
could stand the shaking this was sub
jected to- and the fault lay with no ona
The cars fell over forty feet Two Of
the men killed We're young negroes
who We're stealing ride across
the river. While the trestle is
being rebuilt the Columbia, Newberry
and Uaurens Road will use the tracks of
the Southern from Newberry to CO.
lumbia.
The engineer and fireman were earned
down in their engine. The fall was 10
sudden. neither moved from his posi-.
and they met instant death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
DROWNED AT WRIGHTsvILLE.
William Harvie Wade, of Richmond.
Loses His Life in the Surf.

Wilmington, n c., Sept. o. William
Haryie Wade, well know mechanical
engineer, was drowned while in surf
bathing ON Wrightsville Beach early this
morning.
Mr.. Wade was about thirty-three years
Of age, a native Of Richmond, but spent
the past three years in Europe. He ar
rived here yesterday and had just Sc
cured "a controlling interest in the Will
mington Gas Works, intending to locate
here
The remains were carried to Richmond
tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
LIGHTNING IN AN OPEN FIELD
Wilmington Messenger,

The killing of Mr.. Jesse Patterson,
reported in the Messenger of yesterday
by lightning while in open field con-
firm what we wrote weeks ago of the
danger of an open field in a storm unless
YOU hay down. Lightning will strike
the highest object in field if it is a
man or woman. 1t rs really about as
dangerous to stand upright in storm
of lightning in field as to be in a
forest. We knew once lightning TO
strike corn stalk in an open field at
the home of this writer in Oxford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
THE FEVER SITUATION.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 9.-No new
cases of yellow fever have developed
since the third was reported several
days ago, and there is no change in the
Texas and Alabama quarantine.
The Mississippi State Board of Health
has quarantinedA against Mississippi
City but still declines to quarantine
against New Orleans. The cases at
Mississippi City are reported as very
mild and doing well, with all proper
precautions taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
SPECIAL RATE TO CHARLOTTE,
n. @. VIA s. a. u.

Meeting of the General Association of
the Congregational Church of North
Carolina, Charlotte, N. c., Sept. 10Th
Goth, 1899.
On account of the above OCCASION the
Seaboard Air LINE will sell round trip
tickets from Raleigh to Charlotte. n. t..
and return for $3.50. Tickets to be sold
sent II, 10 and 10, final limit Sept. 9th.
For further information call ON
RI, S. LIZARD. T. p. A., Raleigh, Y. C..
" P. SMITH, g. 7. A., Raleigh, n. q.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
CYCLISTS BREAK RECORDS.

New York, Sept. 9.-At Berkeley Oval
today, Ray Duer, of Buffalo, defeated
Everett Ryan, of Waltham, in a twenty
mile bicycle race. both men breaking
all amateur worlds records from first
mile on. Duer did not stop at twenty
miles, burt continued to ride for AN hour,
breaking records until he stopped. He
covered thirty -four miles, 400 yards. in
sixty minutes, or almost three miles
over the record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
DECLINED TO INTERFERE.

Sir" began young Timkins as he en-
tered the presence of the dear girls
father, Il want to marry your daugh-
ter"
"Oh. don't come to me with your
troubles" interrupted the old gentleman.
"She told me some time ago that she in
tended to marry you, so you'll have to
settle it between yourselves"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
MEET ON THE 18TH.
Executive Committee of the Board OF
State Prison Directors.

The Executive Committee of the
Board of Directors 0 fthe State Prison
will meet here on the 18th instant, when
certain matters of Importance are to be
considered. MIR. w. &C.. Newland, o
member Of the committee, could not he
present at this meeting, and so nothing
of importance was done.
Among the things that the committee
took UP early in the spring, just after
the General Assembly adjourned, was
an examination of the accounts eff the
State prison for the time that it was
under Fusion control, and also am inves-
tigation of the freezing of convicts on
the farm under Summerell's control.
Both of these matters were looked
into by the committee, but their finding
is neither case has been made public, ex-
cept in a general way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Norfolk, Va, Sept Y.-Messrs. J:
Saunders Taylor and Hugh G. White
head won the Virginia championship in
tennis, doubles, this afternoon. Their
opponents were Messrs. A. NJ. and Nj.
A. Agelasto. Scores; 90; 6-3; Cd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
ELoN COLLEGE.
Finest Opening in It's History-Welcome
Service to Students.

Elon College, n. c., Sept. 9.-(Special)
The opening of the Fall term of Elon
College is the most suspicious in its
history. Thursday the It'll was Matricu-
lation day, and larger number of stu
dents were present than for three or four
wears. and others are still arriving on
nearly every train. Prof. Z. j. Ker-
noble, the new member of the faculty,
had arrived and entered upon his duties.
A welcome service to the new students
will take place at the College Chapel to-
night
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

MAN TO SUPHRINTEIND CON
tract work in your own and adjoin-
ing counties. No capital required.
Must be steady and sober. Unusual
opportunity. Salary S75 per. month
and expenses. Address The American
Co., 49, y. 18th street, Philadelphia,
Pa. 10-2-t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

SUPERINTENDENT FOR YOUR
own and adjoining counties, to repre-
sent reliable manufacturing company.
Permanent position to man of energy.
Salary, $500 per month and expenses
Unusual opportunity. Address Mana
ger, 2. o. Box 1142, Philadelphia. II
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

LADY CLEARED 1920, MAN $1,1S2
last six months, introducing Holla-
days Waterproof Shoe Polish. Self
shining, russell or black. Denronstra-
tive samples free. Why not YOU?
Ilolloday Il CO., Room $50, 1SS Mon
roe street, Chicago, sole manufacturer.
1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED-A QUICK, ACTIVE MAN
of good habits, with some experience,
as bookkeeper for cotton mill, willing
TO live in the country. A single man
with some knowledge of tspewriiing
preferred. Address Wilson, care News
and Observer.
S-25-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED .-FEMALE- HELP.-IN-
tel1igent Ladies' to accept permanent
position, own town; salary to start Sc
a week. Send stamp for particulars.
The Bell Company, Dept. 6, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

MALE HELP WANT'ED-GOVERN-
ment positions: DON'T prepare for any
civil service or census examination
without seeing our catalogue of infof-
mations Sent free. Columbian Core
spondence College. Washington, ID. &.
1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
PHOTOGRAPHS.

WHARTON, THE PHOTOGRAPHS
or Is still making his high grade pct
ures at special rates. Remember
when you get Wharton's pictures, you
are getting the very best.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED AT ONCE, COAT MAX
ers, either men or women. Only sober
men need apply. j. e. Garland,
Greensboro, n. C. 9-3 cod 1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

AGENTS-BEST GASOLINE GAS
Lamp, best terms, retails $500, polish
ed brass. Hundred candle light cent 4
day. Standard Lamp Co., Chicago.
1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

MALE ELr.-RELIABLE MEN
and women wanted to travel and APP
point agents; salary $3.50 b 81, 200 a
year and all expenses guaranteed and
paid weekly. The Bell Company, Dept
ID go. Philadelphia, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
OYSTER ToNGERs CAPTURED.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 9.-1'he Virginia
oyster gunboat Chesapeake, Capt. w. E.
Hudgins, captured about 20 schooners,
and skiffs today and yesterday longing
oysters in the James river beds. The
captains OF the vessels We're all fined.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

GUY T.. BUNCH, REPAIRMAN,
will make your sewing machine, bicy-
Gle, trunk. etc. good as new. He will
cover your umbrella. 100 w. Martin
street. Bell Phone Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

W-.NTED. TWENTY-FIVE HORSE
Power engine and boiler in good order
for cash. Give lowest price. Address
G. E. Wyatt, Wyatt, n. G.
7-4t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED-A GOOD TYPESETyrER
at once, none but reliable party need
apply Apply Monday between | and
u a. nj. at julius Lewis Hardware
Co. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

W4ANTED-A MAN TO DELIVER
and collect; salary $4,000 per month;
security required; must be willing 20
work small towns and country, o943
Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
sun 2-t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED AND TRAVEL
ing agents with some experience in
soliciting. Address S, care of News
and Observer. 9-1-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

BRICKS! BRICKS!! BRICkS:!'
Have you seen our new Kin OF Pas.
ing-hard, Building hard and Salmons.
Remember we can furnish AL NATE
rails, and have your paving done by an
experienced workman. Phone 1S4,
St Augustine School Soft
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

NEW SHOE CATALOG UE.-OUR
first descriptive catalogue for one OF
the largest and most complete line
of fall and winter shoes on any market
is now ready. All who appreciate up
to-date footwear will be interested.
Sent free to any address. Write for
one to S. G. Pool, Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED-AN ACTIVE, SINGLE
man of good habits, for position of
buyer and salesman in large cotton
mill store. A man of experience. will
ing to live in the country. Address
Eutaw, care News and Observer.
S-25-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED.-A LADY TO KEEP
house and assist in general house work
Apply with reference, d. B. Zollicof-
fer, NJ. D., Garysburg, n. G. SGT.
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WANTED.

WINTED--A MAN OR WOMAN TO
travel and appoint agents. Salary
$500 per month and expenses; rapid
promotion; also local workers; guaran-
teed $500 per day; positions permanent.
Century, 3943 Market street, Phila.
sun At
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

HONEST MAN OR WOMAN TO
travel for large house. Salary $50
monthly and expenses with increase.
Position permanent. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Secretary,
300 Caxton Building, Chicago. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED.-A BLACKSMITH TO
do repairing and iron wagons. w. u.
Davis, Warrenton, N. G.. 9-4t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10
MISCELLA NEOUS.

III YOU WANT TO Make $1,000 y
wear work for us. Our Leather Sus-
members sell themselves; cannot wear
ont: attractive assortment; exclusive
territory samples free condItionally
Coleman Mfg. Co, Memphis, Tenn.
IT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

A LIMEADE IN YOUR POCKET
Royster's Lime Tablets are refreshing
in warm weather. Pure, crisp and
fresh every day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

PRIVATE 30 A II d n CT w o
large front rooms ON second floor va
can't, board reasonable. Apply at once
at 213 West Martin street, near Union
Depot. II. G. REID.
Off.
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One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN % CENTS AN IN
oERTION. CASH MUST ACCOM-
pANY ORDER. SPECIAL DIS
COUNTS ON LONG CONTRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

BANK STOCK FOR SALE.-TEN
shares Morehead Banking Co, dur
ham, N. c., stock for sale at SIS per
share, par value $4,000. Enquire at
this office.
7-26-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

Senator Pritchard is going to Ohio to
take part in the campaign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED.-MAN OR WOMAN IN
every town in the State to canvass
for some fresh quick-selling books. Our
New Possessions, National Encyclope-
dia, Sacred Pictures and others. Libe-
raj contracts to agents. Write at once
and secure territory. Wants general
agent to travel and appoint agents.
Wake Pub. Co., Raleigh, n. G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

FOR SALE.-LOT CORNER OAK
wook Avenue and North East streets.
Apply to p. H. Hughes, Manager
j Postal Telegraph Gable Co., Savannah,
| Ga. 50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH-ROYS-
ter's Marshmallows, the very thing
for sumner eating. A new style pack
age for IL cents.
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FOR SALE.

WALNUT LUMBER FOR SALE
1,5uO or 1000 feet, u, u and ] inch
thick, will sell cheap. Apply to II.
Robs, corner Jones and Sanders
street. l0-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

WANTED.-A PORTION OF YOUR
printing. Bill heads, letter heads,
statements, briefs, records, cards-in
fact, printing of all kinds executed
promptly in the highest style of the art
by Afford, Bynum and Christopher,
115 e. Hargett street, Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

HUYLERS AND SODA
ARE KEPT ON TAP At KINGS.
Huylers always fresh and delicious.
Kings soda sparkling and pure. That's
why the store is full of girls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

TOR RENT.-A SIN ROOM COT
tage on Boylan avenue. w. Il. Snow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

ST. Louis. Mo-, Sept 9.-St. Louis
won today from Cincinnati by timely
batting. Cross made two timely hits,
scoring runs. Beckley made home run
in the fifth, scoring runs. Attendance
: roo Score: r. Fl. e.
St. Louis .... % o o Ill ID l
Cincinnati -. L 10000 O. z
Batteries: Sudhoff and Criger; Phil
lips. Breitenstein and Peitz. Umpire,
Latham Time a10.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-10

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 9.-Louisville
won the first game through timely hit
ting, assisted by poor playing on the
part of Pittsburg. The second game
was won by the locals with good pitch
ing and fast work on the bases. Game
called on account Of darkness. Attend
ance $500. Scores:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
CONTRACTS FOR WATtRWORHS
BIDS TO BE CALLED FOR ON
MATERIALS AND LABOR.
Committee Evolves q Plan Whereby
Board of Public Works Can Pro-
coed Wisely.

The conclusion was reached by the wa
terworks committee last evening. while
considering petitions for extension of wa
termains and laterals. that in pursuance
OF the recent supreme court decision in
the injunction case. a plan Will be recon-
mended 10 the city council for approval,
whereby the board of public works can
award contracts for extensions and SER
vice connections on wise and consistent
basis.
The plan as agreed to contemplates
that the city. through the board. shall
Duy from lowest bidders sufficient iron
pipe, lead pipe. lead and other materials
Tor the work for any given period. Then
when it is proposed TO make an extern
sion or service connection the contractor.
under the supervision of the board and
ITS inspector will perform the required
labor of trenching. pipe laying. plumbing
and backfilling
II was. however the opinion of the COM
mittee that in order to reap the best adj
Vantages to the city from the arrange
ment, II might be advisable TO call for
proposals for the labor for this class of
work for periods of a year. just as is
done with reference to contracts for re-
The opinion also obtained that il would
be necessary for the city engineer TO
prepare specifications for intending con-
tractors to bid on. In support of the
proposition. the fact will be cited that
the practice of the city furnishing all the
materials in sewer construction and con-
tracing separately for the labor thereon
has worked admirably
Before rising the committee also agreed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
900
SLUGGISH INTELLECT.
Caused By Coffee.

Careful. inquiry in the schoolroom
developed the fact that those children
who are habitually given coffee to
drink have sallow complexion. are ner-
vovs. more or less irritable. and very
sluggish intellect or an over-wrought
and abnormal Imagination, results of
extreme. nervousness. My own expert
ence with coffee drinking kept me af-
fiicted for some years with. severe and
constant headaches, with extreme ner-
vousness at times
4 was compelled to abandon coffee
altogether, and was quickly relieved
of the headaches and other troubles l
was fortunate enough to secure
package of Postum Food Coffee. but
my first attempt at making il was
failure. After another trial and fol-
lowing directions (Which are very easy.
by the way). / secured delicious
drink. far superior in my mind to
coffee. ] have continued to use it from
the start. and my improvement has
been steady, with no i'll effects at
ALL
The above was written by school
teacher. Miss L. Barnard, of oxford.
Kan.
II is an easy matter TO leave off the
coffee habit. IL Postum Cereal Food
Coffee is used in its place. particularly
when attention is given to its proper
The whole secret of the
is in allowing the Food
Coffee to boil long enough TO 81 bring
out the taste and food value
All first-class grocers sell Postum
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
FLOWER BULBS FROM ROBERTS
UTAH'S CONGRESSMAN EXTENDS
A COURTESY.
Thoughtful Act Is Much Appreciated
By County Commissioners-Claims
Allowed.

Congressman 3. H. Roberts has per-
formed an act of courtesy to Salt Lake
county that will not fail to be appre-
ciated by lovers of the beautiful in
nature. In a letter received yesterday
by County Commissioner Wcoley the
congressman gave notice of his hav-
in requested the secretary of agri-
culture to forward from Washington
for planting in the flower beds on the
joint city and county building grounds
a choice collection of bulbs consisting
of eight hyacinths, sixteen crocuses.
sixteen tulips and two narcissus. The
letter closed with an expression of
hope that the bulbs will grow and
help to beautify the place.
The county clerk was directed to ac-
knowledge the congressman's courtesy
with the thanks of the commissioners
While in session the board approved
a number of current expense claims
and the payrolls for last month. One
claim, that of Justice McMaster, was
referred to the county attorney. 1t
was for administering oaths and is
suing certificates to witnesses at so
cents each from February 10, 1897, to
August II, 1899. aSgregating $l51. so
The allowance of this claim viii
prompt every other justice TO present
a bill to the county for similar SER
vices.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
Personal MENTION.

Miss Minnie McAfee of Denver is in
the city and is the guest of Will c.
Higgins and wife.
d. H. Peery. jr., leaves this morning
for Los Angeles, to be absent for two
weeks. During his absence he will look
into some mining interests he holds in
California.
B. F. Miller an old resident of this
city, manager of the Utah & Nevada
stage line. has decided TO locate per-
manently in Cherry Creek, New. and is
moving his family there today. Mr..
Miller will continue to manage the
stage line and will also open a general
merchandise store in his new home.
Professor j. T. Miller of the Brigham
Young academy at Provo was in the
city yesterday visiting his brother. ia
cob Miller, who is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever at St. Marks hospital
Professor Miller denies the recently
published report that the academy fac
ulty had expressed disapprovai of his
views on the subject of vaccination.
The faculty. he says, has taken no ac-
ton on the subject
Chailis Nda.) Messenger: D. L. Rich
and family and Miss Margaret Barrack
departed yesterday morning for Salt
Lake City. where they expect to reside
for a time. Mr.. Rich having sold his
stock of merchandise in Challis to
Frank Nickerson. Mr.. Rich has been
in the mercantile business in this
place for the past five years. and dur
ing this time has made many frienda,
who wish him and his family plenty of
prosperity in their new field.