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Woman I'm FINANCE.

A Detroit man, whose wife was coming to
San FRANCISCO on a visit, accompanied her
as far as Chicago and put her on the overland
train. Before leaving her he gave the porter
half OF five dollar bill that he had torn in
two, telling the man that his wife had the
other half and would give it to him at the
end OF the journey if she were properly
looked after. When he got home he found
half Of the torn bill, and few days later he
received letter from his wife reminding
him Of the fact, and saying she had torn a
dollar bill in two and given half of it TO the
porter. Somewhere along the line there
must be a wild-eyed darky with the halves
of two worthless bills in his possession and
a firm conviction that he has been worked
by some sort OF a new flmham game. Mean
while, the Detroit man is anxious to find out
what sort of reasoning his wife used when
whole of that one dollar bill.--San Francisco
ArgOnaut.
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Wants Old Hug.

Lewis Sells, one of the proprietors
OF the Sells Brothers circus, now
wintering at Columbus. Ohio. has been
In negotiations with number of
Chippewa Indians on the Leech Lake
reservation. including Bug-a-na-ge-
chip, the old chief who deiied the mill
tary power of the United States IA
little over year ago, and n number
of braves who took part in the fight
nt Sugar Point. to travel with the cir
Gus next senson and participate in tire
mimic Indian war representing the
last Indian outbreak in the United
States.
II is understood that the negotia
tions had progressed 40 far as To have
secured he consent of the Indians
themselves. but when the circus peo-
pie applied to Indian Commissioner
Jones for the necessary permission To
take Indians of the reservation, that
Official promptly refused, replying
that hereafter the department would
permit the use Of Indians for no pub
lie exhibitions except such ns aimed
Ia represent the progress of the tribes
toward civilization.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. !.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tlons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot.
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Unable to pronounce II.

The neighbors of a certain well-knon
Memphis Irish family say that the goa
housewife and her lord never know whsl
domestic discord is except when the old ma,
goes home slightly in his cups. Then then
IS trouble, and plenty of it, for the old ady
is fire and tow and she says she has COD
sistently tried fol. a score of years to gs
"Moike to quit it," The storms, according
to the story, have grown less violent of az
years, and for that matter the tipsy perodI
Of "Moike" are not of such frequent recui
renee as formerly. Not long ago, SO th,
story goes, the old man went home pretty
well tanked, and his wife met him
"Yis," she said, ''ye're a-eomin homs
agin, an t-that dhrunk. My, my, 0, ny
Moike, an why is it yez won't call fur sarss
parilla Whin ye git emu? z"
"Bekase," replied Mike, "whin Oi gI
enuf Oh can't say 'sar-sas-a aprilla,' az
now yez hav it. Memphis Scimtar
Childhood may do without a grand pgr
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30
Canine Thief.

While two ladies' were walking
along the streets of Minneapolis II
large mastif came up to them and
made pretense Of friendship by wag-
Ring his tail aud playfully jumping
In Rlce about the two pedestrians.
They paid on attentian, supposing
him 10 be an ordinary every day dog.
Finally hc became too persistent in
his attentions, and continued TO leap
upon one Of the women, who carried
n canyHs bag which she was guarding
ienlously. She put out her hand to
push the animal aside. As she did so.
he watched his opportunity and
seized the bag between his teeth.
Then he made all possible haste to
run away
The owner of the satchel was at a
loss what to do. The dog WIS fleet
footed. and she could not overtake
him. \ passing policeman gave chase
and after run of several blocks Sc
cured the bag. which contained near
" 81 900 in cash and checks. At the
time of the occurrence the lady was
on her way to the bank To make a de-
posit,
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An ExtInguIsher.

Thump, thumpl Rattle. rattle, crashi
Young Percy Stonebroke rolled down the
steps OF the palatial residence of Mr.. Gold.
bands
Mr.. Goldbonds returned to the house, roll.
ing down his sleeves.
Papa, o, papa, what have you been do
ing"
This question came in anguished tones
from the ruby lips OF Arabela Goldbonds.
Putting out the light OF your life," an.
swered papa, who had done a little caves
dropping in the hall the night before.-Bal.
timore American.
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The Farmer Scored.

A farmer drifted into a hardware store at
Mulhal and was asked by the manager:
Don't you want to buy a bicycle to ride
around your farm on? They're cheap now.
Can give you one for $35"
d sooner put the $35 into cow" said
the farmer.
'But think" said the manager, chow fool
ish you would look riding around town on
COW"
"0h, don't know" said the farmer; mo
more foolish, perhaps, than | would milking
a bicycle. kansas City Journal.
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PrnnnerItY for 1OOO.

Indications everywhere point to great pros
perity for the coming year, This is an in
variable sign of a healthy nature. The sue
cess OF a country, as well as the success of
an individual, depends upon health. There
can be no health if the stomach is weak. Ii
you have any stomach trouble try Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters which cures dyspep-
sia, indigestion and biIiousness. 1t makes
strong, vigorous men and women.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Huuofist The editor makes fun Of
my iakss.
Spaesr@ Well. | don't see that YOU
hasr any kick coming That's more
than you are able 10 Chicago
Evening News.
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Master Name some af the most i'm.
Porsant things existing to-day which
we're uukpaWu lI0 years ago
Tommy You and tue Iondou Tit.
Bits.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30
A slight Mi.unasr.,anitnx.

she--l suppose you were presented q
court while in Londons
He-Ycs, twice, but / was acquitted botl
tlmes.-Chicago Evening News.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Women. when eornered. CRY. and thus
gain time in which 90 think up new excuse.
--Atehison Gleke.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break M
ehileFea's Coughs and Colds-Mrs 81. e.
Blunt, Spgague, Wash, March :, %.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30
Revenue for educational Institutions.

Ily an act of the last Legislature OF
Minnesota two-thirds of the revenue
which may be derived from any non-
agricultural lands that may bc dona-
ted to the state for forestry purposes
shall be paid "to such public educa-
tional institution or system In the
state as the grantnr may designate" a"
The lands 81 granted are to bc man
aged lay state forestry board. which
ms nt present organized comprises.
among others. Frederick Wcycrhaeu-
ser, John Cooper, William Mitchell.
of the State University.
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The person who gives note is allowed
three days of graee-after that how many
Of disgrace we are not in position to state.
-Philadelpha Times.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

II is only when she is poor and homely
that a girl can be sure the man who woos
her is really in love.-ChicaRo Dispatch.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Re your character what il win, il will be
known, and notody viii take it upon your
word d-Ghestertleld
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Actor, Noeallsss, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothaebs Drops Cure in one minute.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

After al, the question whieh iisturhs
men most, is hSw Ia earn more and work
less.--Atehison tsiebe.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Each package Of PUTNAM FADEI,F ,Fss
DYES colorx either SIX. Woal OF fsattcn
perfectiy. Sold by AL Druggists
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Selfrespect is the corner stone of all vir.
tue.-Sir John Herschel.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30
To Care . Cola In oas Nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lfit fails 10 cure. sc.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

Childhood may do without a grand pgr
pose, but manhood eannot.-Holland
The Afro-American advance., 1899-12-30

apron. listening appreeiaiis
Baicek. the little Bohemian
had 20 come out. too. and AZ
traneed by the melody thai
had to ask him what chic
worth twice before he wDui
attention.
II was remarkable that VIII
lie girls in the crowd seem
Joy the music TO certain *
we're moi nearl.' st
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State of North Carolina,
EXecntiYe Dcnnrfmont.


Raleigh, y. c., Sept u, 1897.
''Gentlenen: The proposal of Mr..
John Winder to take the convict labor
of the States prison and pay all eS.
penses, in consideration or receiving all
the products Of the convict labor, seems
to be bona fide: and with proper amend
mcnts, SO rs to bring it strictly within
the Constitution and the Statutes and to
conform to what ought to be indispensa-
bic requirements. should be accepted, I'M
less Il better offer is made after due
publication.
1t is submitted TO you that these in
dispensable requirements, or some Of
them are as follows:
/. That the control and custody of all
the convicts must remain with the agents
Of the State
9 That all rules and regulations con-
corning the management and internal
police of the institution must remain
with the Superintendent and Board of
Directors.
3. That the convicts shall be at all
times under the supervision and control.
ms to their government and discipline, OF
the penitentiary board and of the super
intendent and of agents or officers as
may be named by the board, to whom
such officers and agents shall be respon-
sible; and that no punishment shall be
inflicted upon conyicts except by such re-
sponsibe officers. This of course would
include the appointment or employment
by the Board or Superintendent Of III
guards.
A. The salary of the Superintendent
and clerk of the States prison should
be paid by the contractor.
g. The powers OF the Governor and the
board of directors to make investiga-
tons as to any matter concerning the in
stitution or. the conduct of persons con-
nected with its management and the
powers of inspection by the board and by
the joint committee.
6. The contractor should be required to
keep in good repair all the buildings and
structures and fixtures at the Central
Prison ut Raleigh.
Z. A bond with unquestionable security
in sum not less than fifty thousand
dollars. conditioned for the faithful per-
Torrance of the contract should be re-
CURED of the contracting party.
s. Proposals, hereafter made upon due
publication, either by Mr.. Winder or by
any other person, should be accompanied
by n deposit of three thousand dollars
in the way of earnest money, to be for
feited upon the failure of the party to
comply with his proposal, if accepted.
9. The feeding, clothing and housing
of the convicts should be controlled, reg
ulated and prescribed by the superintend-
ent. subject to the direction of your
board.
Upon the conditions above indicated
and perhaps such others as your board
in its wisdom may require | respectfully
urge that you give out the contract for
the purpose of saving the State further
expense in maintaining this institution.
This, Mr.. Winder is understood to pro-
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S135.50O.GO
THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.

The geological survey has continued its
work of examining and reporting on our
various mineral, timber and water pow
er resources. and it is said to have been
instrumental already in bringing several
millions Of capital into the State. Dur
ing the past two years it has published
reports on the gold and silver deposits
and mining; the clay deposits and in
dustries; the timber trees and forest re-
sources. 1t is now publishing reports
on the water power resources; and road
materials and road building in the
State, which will doubtless prove of
great value to the people. 1t has also
i'll preparation reports of mineral waters,
mica deposits and other miscellaneous
mineral resources. During the past two
years it has also carried on an investi-
CATION concerning the character and the
extent Of the materials suitable for road
building, in both Eastern and Western
counties, and the results Of this inyestiga-
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DANIEL L. RUSSELL,
Governor
WHILE THERE Is LIFE THERE is
HOPE.

I was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it,
Marcus G. Shautz, Railway, n. j.
THE BALM reached me safely and
the effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully. Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, n. III.
A 10c. trial size or the soc. size of
Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed. Kept
by druggists. Ely Brothers, SO. Warren
Street, n. Y.
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Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe TO take
Sold by J. Hal Bobbitt, Henry i. Hicks
and North Side Drug Store.
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PUBLIC HOSPITALS FOR THE IN,
SANE. AND SCHOOLS FOR
TIRE DEAF AND DUMB
AND THE BLIND

The reports respectively of the Yves
tern, the Central and Eastern Hospitals
for the Insane, are transmitted here
with; and your attention is called to
the recommendations therein contained.
These recommendations are made by eX-
perts in the matters and things to
which they relate. and will be more
valuable in informing and directing the
Legislature than will anything that
might be advised by non-experts.
1t is to be hoped that the Legislature,
through its committees, will make a
careful study of the accompanying re-
ports of the Boards Of the Hospitals
with IL view of providing operating
rooms and facilities for the colonizing OF
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Only the rich can practice economy
with success.
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pose to do; and ii is submitted to you
that upon his compliance with the proper
requirements he should have the con.
tract, unless other parties will make IA
better offer.
Mr.. Thomas Evans. of Wilmington
an expert and experienced and reputa-
bic accountant. has been employed to
state the account Of the former man
agement, if such he possible so as to
show the actual loss to the State dur
ing the four years ending with the year
1898. His report will be made when
this account is completed. Sufficient eX-
animation has been made by others to
show. as | understand it. that the loss
or shortage during that four years was
about one hundred and twenty-five thou
sand dollars.
] am profoundly satisfied that it is best
for the State to take such measures as
will save the State harmless against fur
Their loss and make the institution self
supporting. provided. always. that pre-
cautions shall be taken against abuses
and cruclties. Respectfully
DANIEL l.. RUSSELL.
Governor
To Claudius Dockery, Esq. Chairman.
and the Board of Directors of the
States Prison.
Unfortunately for the State the board
failed or declined to make the contract
and the institution has been compelled TO
struggle along with AZ cent cotton as
its principal resource.
The experiment of raising rice to Il
limited extent on the tide water lands
of the Cape Fear was attempted during
the wear 1893, and according to my best
information has been successful. The
superintendent thinks that this expert
ment shows an encouraging profit.
The board of directors entered into a
contract with certain parties for manu-
featuring shirts inside the central prison
at Raleigh. 1t appears that the earnings
of the convicts under this contract.
have not been satisfactory. A subse-
quent contract was made for the laun-
drying of these shirts, which seems to
be more advantageous TO the Institu-
ton.
A contract has been made with the
Federal Government for the maintenance
Of Federal conyicts, on terms which
would seem to be favorable to the State.
The Superintendent. James NJ. New
borne, has been. in my opinion, faithful,
energetic, reliable and honest He has
given his time and labor to the Institu-
ton with an unselfish purpose to pro-
mote its interest.
The plantation on the Roanoke river,
known as the Halifax Farm, has been
held by the penitentiary under Il lease,
which expires with the year 1899. The
working of it has never been profitable
to the State. 1t is recommended that it
be surrendered to its owners.
The plantation known as the Gale
dona, on the Roanoke river, is held
under lease, which expires at the end
Of the year 1901. The State holds an
option on this land at n stipulated price.
/ would recommend that some provision
he made for the purchase of this prop
erty. The General Assembly might au-
thorize the issue Of per cent. bonds for
this purpose. To purchase at the option
price with 4 per cent. bonds would, by
stopping the rents, save Il considerable
sum.
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ME STATE,s CREnIr.

sons, of whom not more than eight 81
NNpr.. cnlnrnh
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would seem that the property has in
creased in value.
The reports of the officers made Mt
the annual meetings of the stockholders,
the last of which was held in the month
of September last, indicate that the
earnings OF the road are better than
at any time in its history.
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ance in hands of 1reasu-
rer at end of fiscal year
1898 1S5,279.91
1t thus appears that the available fund
in the Treasury at the end of the year
1898, is $1S5,279.91, as against SSS,-
3J3O3. at the end of the year 1896
showing net increase for the two years
of 96,926.SS, in the fund available for
public purposes.
During these two years the Treasury
has paid $135,500 in what may be
termed extraordinary appropriations
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y
Institution for the education
of the Deaf and Dumb
and Blind ............S 57,50000
The State Normal and In
dustrial College ........ 23,0O0.00
ty ................... 100000
Institution for the education
of the Deaf and Dumb
(Morganton) ........... 2O,OOo.oo
Mechanic nj Arts ....... 100000
College of Agricultural and
Mechanic Arts tc0loreO.. 10,O0O.0O
oredj ............ 100000
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APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC
OFFICERS.

BY the Constitution and laws of the
State, the power of appointment to Of
fee is vested in the Governor as to many
constitutional and statutory offices. 1t
has been charged in the public press and
other States and the impression seems
to prevail among many people in va
rious sections of the United States and.
perhaps, in foreign countries, that North
Carolina has been under negro govern
ment and that the Governor of the State
has appointed large numbers of colored
persons 10 office. 1t appears from n
count made of the commissions issued
from the Executive Office to persons APP
pointed by the Governor that | have APP
pointed in two years to civil Offices
eight hundred and eighteen (S1S) per-
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Total HeSOUTctS lot ITtaS-
ury, 1878 50, 7s4, 5o7.2 q
November 80, 1897. Dis
bursed year ending to-
day $500. 1904, 1924
November 80, 1893, dis
bursed year ending to-
day ...... 4 ,254 5000
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S2,549,317,33

November 30, 1898, bal
ance in hands of Treasu-
rer at end of fiscal year
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COLORED AGRICULTURAL AN
MECHANICAL COLLEGE,

The Colored Agricultural and Me-
chanical College at Greensboro has not
been as largely patronized by our color
ed population as the amount of money
expended upon it would seem to demand.
1t is hoped that the General Assembly
may find some way to induce n larger
attendance upon its classes than has
yet been realized.
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PUBLIC PRINTING.

1t is believed that the cost attendant
upon the Public Printing could be very
greatly lcssened. if the State would purs
chase Il printing plant for the Institu-
tions for the Education Of the Deaf and
Dumb. and have the work done by the
inmates of those Institutions In this
way money could not only he saved to
the State, but the means of teaching
those unfortunates valuable trade
could also he furnished
Evening journal., 1899-02-17

Daughters are supplying the wants in
both fuel and food of about thirty
families. A colored woman named
Emma Burton who died last Thursday
night still remains unburied, as il is
impossible to prepare a grave.
A large force OF men numbering be-
tween 200 and 300. were employed by
the railroad to dig out the snow.
The South Milford public school is
closed this week on account of the
scarcity Of coal.
Mark A. Spencer, a very highly-re-
spectacle co,ored resident of Milford.
was found dead on the floor Of his
house on Tuesday morning. The cor
oner was notified, but his death was
probably from natural causes.
The annual election of officers of
the New-Century Club which was to
have been held last Monday. did not
take place, as it was impossible to
hold a meeting. Il is therefore post
poned to next Monday.
Mrs. William Aldred and daughter,
Elizabeth. who were visiting the fam
lily Of Dr. Martindale, at Salisbury,
have been detained there by the biz
zard.
A very amusing sight was witnessed
on Tuesday. A man of the town start
ed out on his horse. when suddenly
the horse lay down in the snow and
wallowed in 1t. The snow being very
sort, the man scrambled out unhurt,
but amid the laughter and cheers Of a
number Of men who we're cleaning the
streets.
Evening journal., 1899-02-17
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Five new Presbyterian churches have
been erected in the Adirondaclss the
past year
In 1886 the expense of Prussia for
each child in school was six dollars;
in 1896 IL was nearly nine dollars.
The American Bible society has cir
eulated 6,394,061 volumes in China. OF
which 5O0,5s4 were issued last year.
A famous musician says that 80 per
cent. of the Germans understand mu-
sic. 16 per cent. OF the French. and two
per cent. of the English.
The highest church in Europe is ST.
Maria de ziteit, above Solux. 1t is
2,434 meters above sea leyel-nearly
5000 feet above the forests.
The Methodist Episcopal church
board Of missions appropriated sl.174.-
2o6 to foreign and domestic missions
for lS9o-an increase of nearly S45, 600,
Ex-senator George e. Edmunds, for
merly of Vermont, but now a resident
of Philadelphia. has been elected a
trustee of jefferson medical college Of
NhhHN wanna.
Bishop Hurst is enthusiastic over the
American university Of which he is the
head, and he declares that it will get
$1,000 600 from the Methodisis Of Penn
sylvania alone.
In Frankfurt, Germany. there is a
reform gymnasium" or high school,
which is attracting much attention. II
teaches French first, then Latin. and
Greek only in the last year.
Commodore Philip has been elected
member of the Young Mems Chris
tian associations international COM
mittee, and chairman of the subcom-
mittee in charge of the associations s
work in the navy.
Pic Mono bequepthed 70 the church
5o,co0,00O francs in gold. Leo XIII.
has almost doubled that sum. which Is
deposited among various European
banks. The holy see has no debts,
those which existed having been all
paid by the present pope.