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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-02
ALirc Of General Natbanae, Grcepe

Life of General Nathaniel Greene.
General Nathaniel Greene was the
son of Rhode Island Quaker and was
born at the town of Potowomut June
6, 1742. Nathanaeps father supported
his family by farming and blacksmith
work, doing one when there was no
chance of profit in the other. He
expected his son to be blacksmith
and taught him the trade, hut the boy
was bright and ambitious, and man.
aged by much reading at night to learn
q good deal about history, the law and
mathematics. When he was 2S he so
up forge for himself at Coventry, ana
was elected to the Rhode Island
Legislature. He, of course, was bit
terly opposed to the English oppres-
sion of the colonists, and when the
war of the Revolution broke out in
spite of the protests of his family,
who, like all Quakers did not believe
in fighting, he joined the army of
Washington as commander of the 1000
volunteers from Rhode Island. He
was made brigadier general and served
with honor at the battles of Trenton,
Princeton, Monmouth and Springfield.
In 1880 he took command of the south
ern branch of the American forces,
the battles of the Cowpens, Guilford
Courthouse and Eutaw Springs, free
ing the extreme south of the British.
He died from sunstroke at his estate
in Savannah on June 10, 1856. -Tren-
ton IN. J.) American.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
E:IDEl:nToN.
Especial to virginian-Pil

Especial to Wrginian-Pilot)
Edenton. N. c.. Dec. 1s.-Mr. JEFF
Leary, of Norfolk. is here on visit to
his mother.
Mr.. Herbert L. Creepy visited Eliza
beth City yesterday.
Mr.. G. L. Williams. Of Richmond, Va.
travelling representative of Bowles &C
Riddick, steamfltters, was in town yes
terday looking after the interest OF his
firm.
The friends of Messrs. c. w. Rea, w.
J. Warren and a. T. Bush are pleased
to learn of their Improvement, and hope
to soon see them out again.
MIR. and Mrsi S. c. Oakman and the
Misses Oakman, of Massachusetts, are
here enjoying our delightful climate.
a number of ministers that have been
attending Conference at Washington,
N. c.. are in town this morning en- route
to their homes.
Mrs. ]. A. Woodland is visiting rela-
tives in Norfolk.
N. Baker. ESQ. an ex-merchant Of
this place, is in town this morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
SIS Good MEAsEnGa 80

How few women know what it Is to
have good night; night of sound,
restful sleep. They smile and say ugood
night" in CHEEKY tones, but when the
chamber door closes behind them, the
smiling mask drops off, and shows the
lincs Of suffering
Other women have had the bad nights
changed to good by the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. So may
you. Ninety-eight times in every hun
d dred il perfectly cure. diseases =. s Of the
body and color on the cheek.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
ELIZABETH CITY.
DEATH OF MIR. DAvIs-COMMU-}
NIFTY SHOCISED-PERSON


NIFTY SHOCISED-PERSO
Elizabeth City, N. c., Dec. 13-Mr
John f. Davis died at his home, on
CYPRESS street. Tuesday night. He had
been in declining health for several
months and his death was not unex-
pected by his many friends. III the
demise OF Mr.. Davis the community
loses ono Of its best and most Indus
trious citizens. He leaves a wife and
numerous friends to mourn his loss.
Work is progressing rapidly on PoIn-
dexter street. Everything has been
completed from Burgess street ne far
as the bridge.
One of the most important cases to
come before Judge starbuck at this
term Of court Is that of L. l.. Wtnder
against Schoolneld &c Co., at Pocomol<e
City, Md. Mr. Winder, who is repre-
sented by Messrs. l.. L. Aydlett and
]. Hayward Sawyer. is suing for seven
hundred and few dollars. The de-
fence is represented by the Hon. G. w
Ward.
Mr.. T.. f. Hines, q former resident of
this city, died in Norfolk Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Hines was very poDu-
lar young man in our city and his death
was quite n shock to his many friends.
Mr.. ]. w. Balance has purchased
from Dunston, Old G. Hollowell five lots
In the Richardson Place Company's
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
NEW PREACHERS.

Some time back Rev. Dr. Carter, of
the First BAPTIST Church, resigned, to
take effect the LIST OF January. Sunday
Rev DR.. Simms. of the Tabernacle
Baptist Church, rendered his resigna-
ton, to take effect January 31st. Now
DR.. Barrett, of the Fayetteville Street
Baptist Church, sends In his resigna-
ton. Then all the three Methodist min
listers who have been here in charge of
the churches have been changed by
conference and some weeks ago the
pastor of the Christian Church retired
and was succeeded by new pastor.
Thus there will be some new ministers
in charge of the religious interests in
the city for 1900
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
Superintendent of Public lnstruc-
ton Does Some Plain Talking.
MEANS WHAT HE SAYS
Docs Not propose 90 500 Cntno Driv-
on About Like Cnttie-Ia omicsde-
In Granville County-Tho sonato-
rial Question Left 10 the Peopio-
Now Mon TIA Charge OF Raieish's
Roiigions1n,ercsts for 900.

Raleigh. N. c.. Dec. 13.-In a letter to
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Professor c. II. Mcbane. swuts in a
rather lively fashion A. p. Davis, the
county superintendent OF Forsyth.
Mr.. Davis, who was the fusion coun-
ty examiner, under the old board, as
surned the Office again after the decis-
ion OF the Supreme Court. He attempts
to declare null the certificates Issued
by the school authorities acting under
the school law of 1899, and for this Pro-
fcssor Mebane called him down. The
superintendent letter is as follows:
'.To The Teachers of Forsyth County
Dear Teachers-I have received a
clipping from 81 paper published in your
county, in which MIR. a. Z. Davis an
Hounces that he vii! hold an eXamina-
ton OH December 18th, and that he
states: That we will not endorse any
certificate, but all must take the en-
animation alike. Any teacher refusing
to comply with this will forfeit his or
her position, &c.
II wish to say to you that oil teach
ers who have stood the examination
under Mr.. Walter o. Cox, UP TO the
time of the decision OF the Supreme
Court, and have received certificates
from said Cox in accordance with the
general school law OF 1899, said Ger
tficsitcs are good for one year from
the date OF their issue.
Il have advised quite n number of
you from time to time since July the
1st that certificates issued by Mr.. Cox
in accordance with the general school
law are good for one year from the date
of their isue, and I meant what said
then and mean 1t now.
II propose to see that you are treat
eel as ladies and gentlemen 1t is n
shame for any man or set of men to
try to drive teachers about like 30
many cattle.
"If Mr.. Davis will not endorse your
vouchers, let him refuse to do SO, but
the Legislature, which meets in June,
can easily pass special act and order
the county treasurer to pay you. We
also have remedy in the courts to
compel an official to do his duty.
IL write this as matter of justice
to you and also in response to numer-
Gus letters received from your county.
which / have not been able 10 answer
on account OF press of official and
other duties.
Yours, very truly,
&C. II. MIIBANE.
"Supt. Pub. Inst"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
OXFORD.
(speciat to vlrgInian-PIlot.)

Oxford, N. c., Dec. 13.-The reception
given last evening, from s to II o'clock,
by Mr.. and Mrs. John Webb to Mr. and
Mrs. William A. Devln, who have re-
turned from their bridal trip, was an
elegant affair.
Invitations are out to the marriage OF
Mr.. Hugh Skinner, formerly OF this
place, to Miss Sallie Lawrence, of Char
lotte.
Mrs. Rcna Anderson, who has been
the guest of Mr.. w. b. Ballou, will re-
turn to her home in Houston, Va. to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
LEFT TO THE PEOPLE.

AT the Democratic executive meeting
las! night the Senatorial question was
left 10 the people. This puts it before
. the primaries There will be large
number of speakers in the cun1putgn.
No Congressional conventions will be
held until after the August election,
thus keeping the matter of the Consti-
tut.onal amendment free from national
politics and making IL clear-cut
fight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
M OTIS
: $s:z y

------------------==---- or and banish tpains
u Of menstruation They LIFE SAVERS girls
womanhood aiding development of organs nd body No
SS becomes pleasure 81. 90 PER- BOX BY MALL Sold
by druggists. MOTIFS CO., Ohm
Sold by BURROW MARTIN & CO.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

rFavorite Prescription" writes Mrs. c. N.
Anderson, of Rockbridge Baths. RocEbrdge
Co., Va, us God-send TO weak and sickly
women, restoring health without subjectiug
their nerves TO the shock of an examination.
III was oil run down in hcalth-could not work
but short while without resting. Was SO
nervous ut times that could not even write !;
had a very poor appetite. decided TO write to
able reply, and commenced taking tho Fnvoritc
Prescription and Pellets Took six bottles
OF Favorite Prescription one Of Golden Mcdi-
cai Discovery and one vial of Pellets can
now work as we'll as could before was taken
sick think Dr. Pierce's medicines the hest in
the world for sick and nervous women
Doctor Picrce's Pleasant Pellets are
specially adapted to the use of delicate
women. Easy 10 take, gentle in action.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
TIE NEWS FROM TIE OLD NORIT sTATE AND les GAPI

addition. where he will In q short time
erect several dwellings,.
The colored cakewalkers OF Norfolk
who appeared ut the Academy, Of Music
last night. drew large crowd Of peo-
pie and every one seemed to be per-
fectly satisfied.
Three cargos of oysters arrived in port
yesterday. the first in several days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
HOMICIDE.
A speclal from oxford saws:

A special from Oxford says:
Mr.. y. e. Bobbltt, one OF Granvllle's
most prominent citizens, struck and
killed NJ. X. Ross Monday morning
with Il stick OIL the back OF the head.
Ross attacked Bobbitt with stones. The
killing was in self defense. Ross was
tenant of Bobbitt's In 1898. The cause
OF the trouble Is not known. Both of
the parties home Is at Wilton, about
twelve miles from here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
KID M'COY KNOCKED OUT
Mccormick Puts the Clever Boxer to Sleep
in Two Minutes.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1s.-Kid Mccoy. the young
pugilist who aspired to the worlds champion
ship and offered to meet Jeffries, Fitzsim-
mons or Sharkey for any amount and ut any
weight. met with q crushing aud unexpected
defeat tonight in q match with Jack Nc
Cormick. Philadelphia heavyweight.
The men had been sparrinR only two min
utes, when Mccormick. with a right-hand
swing to the jaw. sent Mccoy topping head
long to the ring floor at the Star Theatre.
Mccoy and Mccormick were the last
on the programme OF the Fort Dear
born A.. C.'s regular Friday night
bill. Mono Of the bouts were OF especial
interest. and the match between the Philadel-
phian and the scientific boxer was uneventful
until McCormick's powerful right landed upon
his opponents Jaw. Mccormick. who has
never been considered in line for champion
ship honors. was as much surprised as the
crowd. which sat In breathess amazement for
several seconds after the knockout blow was
delivered.
Then. as the realization that Mccoy was
actually down and out came over the patrons
OF the sports, they gave 0 tremendous
shout Of applause for the victor. Nc
Cormick stood gazing at the pros
trate form Of his opponent as the
referee slowly counted of the fatal seconds
and walked to his corner.
In q moment the Quaker City boxer was
surrounded BY crowd OF jubilant friends. each
Of whom was anxious to grasp his hand and
congratulate him.
In McCoys corner different scene was
being enacted. His admirers could scarcely
realize that their favorits had gone down
before O man whom they had supposed would
prove regular ohoppinR block for the clever
young Hoosier. Expressions Of sympathy were
heard on all sides. and even the Kids" old
rival. Tommy Ryan. went over to him as he sat
In his corner with dazed. bewildered look on
his face and shook hands with him. expressing
regret that he should have met with such .
defeat.
Mccoy entered the ring confidently. returning
the salutes Of friends. and sauntered uncon-
cernedly to his corner. As the gong
rang. Mccormick rushed hercely at his
antagonist, Mccoy lightly danced about.
tented with his left, and landed
light upon the chest. Mccormick forced the
kid" to the ropss. but the Hoosier blocked his
punches. They broke away and Mccormick
again rushed Mccoy. who side-stepped. and
Mccormick slipped to the floor. Mccoy catch
ing him as he fell.
Mccormick took the count OF i've and. when
he arose. he again tried the rushing tactics.
Mccoy clinched and followed with drive for
the stomach. He struck low and left his jaw
unguarded. In q fash the Philadelphians
right landed and all was over.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
IDAHO row. DEsrHoHED B1 F1KE.

Only q Few Residences Left Standing
Overturned Lamp Started the Fire.
BOISE. Idaho. Aug. 49, Placerville Is in ruins
tonight the result Of . nre which was started
this evening by the oyerturning OF . lamp In
veasey hall. With the exception Of Q few resi-
deuces the town is wiped out The town has
no IRE protection. and all the water that could
be secured was from wells.
Idaho City has sent three wagon loads Of pro-
visions. etc.. for the hre sufferers The loss is
estimated at from 100000 to 100000. with
very little insurance PlAoerville was one OF
the oldest towns In the State. having popu-
latIon OF between 900 and TOO. The town
sprung into existence during the early day
placer excitement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
STOOD ON AN EXPLODING BOILER
Man Wont Up In the Air with It and Came
Down Dead.

Man Wont Up In the Air with 1t and Came
Down Dead.
NoRHoLK. Va. Aug. lS.-Three Of the boilers
in the sawmill OF Frank Hatch. at Portsmouth.
exploded simultaneously this afternoon. Col
ored men only were employed in the engine
room. and one Of these. Douglas Shearer. fire.
man. was Instantly killed. Tho skull Of Gus
Osborn. water tender. was fractured: Preston
Williams, engineer. was Bcalded. and several
others received minor hurts. When tho ex-
plosion occurred an unidentified man was
standing on one OF the boilers. The upper
portion OF this boiler rose. Police Ohacer Elliot
and a fisherman. who were eye witnesses. say.
far in the air and fell into Soott's Creek.
Upon 1t rested tho body Of the man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19

Ceiling Dispatches From Repnes with tho
Signature of n Correspondent Not There.
Special Cabls DespatcA to THE Bun.
RENNEs. Aug. 1S.-Despatches dated Rennes
and signed Mrs. Emily Crawford" have
been furnished by tho Chicago Associated
Press to many papers In the United States.
purporting to give that correspondents per-
sonal views and Impressions Of the Drey-
fus case. The fact that Emily Crawford who Is
the Paris correspondent OF London paper. has
not been at Rennes at any time during the
trial may interest American readers as q fresh
illustration Of the character Of the Associated
Press news service.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
GOVERNMENT YIELDS TO aUEn1x.
Troops Withdrawn From Guard nc His
House-street Rows in the Vicinity.

Troops Withdrawn From Guard nc His
House-Street Rows in the Vicinity.
Special Cable Despatca 10 TIE sur.
PARIS. Aug. 1S.-The Govern ment. which had
two thousand police. infantry and cavalry sur
rounding the building in Rue do Chabrol
where Guerin. the anti-Semite leader. had for
titled himself and defad the Government to ar
rest him. has decided to leave him to his own
devices.
This decision. In the face Of Guerin's openly
fouting the government warrant. is regarded
as bad augury Of an inevitable crisis after the
Rennes court-martial has concluded It's work.
There have been some desperate street fights
In the neighborhood OF Rue Chabrol. the COM
batants on one side shouting Down with the
jews" while the other side replied with shouts
OF Long live the Republic" and Down with
the Priests"
Late tonight the disturbances in the streets
became worse and there were numerous fights
with the police. Many Of the latter were in-
jured. Twenty arrests were made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
NEW STORY OF WHAT DEWEY SAID.

II We Have War with Germany tho Ger
mans Will Begin 1t.
LOWELL Mass. Aug. ia member OF the
stan OF the Citizen. who met Admiral Dewey at
Naples. says In a letter to his paper.
Admiral Dewey was quoted when In Aus
tria as saying our next war would be with Ger
many. He did not say that. He said that II
the next war was with Germany. IL would be
started by the Germans. and not by the Ameri-
cans. And he does not believe there will be
such Q war"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
WEST VIRGINIA OUTLAW SHOE
His Gang Had Taken Refuge In q Hous,
and Ho Wouldn't Surrender.

CHARLEsroN. W. Va. Aug. 18.-Crump Arbo-
CAST. a member Of the notorious Clay county
gang. who have been robbing and burning
stores and committing various depredations
for year. was shot and killed this morn
ing. He and several other members OF the
gang had taken refuge In a house on
top Of mountain several miles from
Clay Court House. Sheriff Stephenson with
posse went after them and surrounded the
house. Aroogast and his companions refused
to surrender and ono OF the deputies fred
killing ArboRast almost instantly His COM
panions then surrendered and were taken to
jail
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
PORTUGAL HoLDs UP BoER RIFLES.
$4,000 Mausers Stopped at Dela9oa nay
Kruger Protests.

$4,000 Mausers Stopped at DeIagoa nay
Kruger Protests.
Special Caeis Despateh to TIM Sun.
JOHANNESBURG. Aug. 1S.-It is learned that
the Portuguese authorities have stopped
$4,000 Mauser rides and a great quantity OF
ammunition at Delegoa Bay. The supplies
were intended for the use OF the Beers.
The Rand Post declares that the stoppage Of
the rifles and ammunition Is an act OF war. and
1t counsels the Republic to accept the challenge
while the English forces In South Africa are
weak.
The Volksraad to-day discussed the dyna-
mite concession. President Kruger vehe-
mently supported the existing monopoly.
President Kruger has telegraphed to Lorenzo
Marquez strenuously urging the Portuguese
local authorities to permit the arms to pass.
declaring that a modus vivendi with Great
Britain Is assured. Two thousand more cases
OF arms and ammunition are due at Lorenzo
Marquez.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
OVERDUE STEAMERS FROM HAVAxA.

Anxiety There Concerning the San Angus
tin and the Havana.
Special Gable DespateA TO THE suN.
HAVANA. Aug. 18-Nothing has been heard
OF the Spanish steamer San AuRustin. which
left here last Friday for New York.
There is also much anxiety concerning the
Ward Line steamer Havana. which sailed hence
on Sunday morning for New York. and which
Is now sometime overdue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
FRENCH REBUKr TO FOREIGN PRESS.
Paris Journal objects to the Ons-sided
Attitude That Has Been Taken.

Special Cable Dcspa,cA 10 TIE Sun.
PARIS. Aug. 1S.-The Journal des Debats. In o
leader headed To the Foreigners" accuses
foreign journals Of one-sided attitude con-
corning the trial at Rennes. IL says:
If the French press has set bad example-it
has been anticipated and outdone by the for
eiRn press. The latter 10 less exeusable. for II
might be expected that the passions asitat-
Ing US would not anectethe foreigners. They
call themselves the mouthpieco Of hu-
manity. France 10 . country whore ouss-
tlons OF justice and humanity are
always given moro Importance and
publicity than anywhere else. There 10 no mo-
tlon In the world where an affair Of this nature
would have taken the proportions II has here.
This native generosity 10 an honor to France.
which sometimes becomes victim to II. For
eigners take advantage OF this. but We warn
them that their irregular Intervention In our
affairs shocks us exceedingly. II irritates and
revolts our national sentiment"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
GIRL RUNAWAY FROM NEW MAVEN
Stole Gil for Travelling Expenses-Lived on
Ice Cream and Soda.


Ice Cream and Soda.
Gussie Niger. IA years old. said che had run
away from her home In New Haven to see New
York when she was found sitting in doorway
on Third avenue last night weeping and wish
ing she was home.
When taken to the East Thirty lfth street
police station she said she had stolen $11 from
q silver cup in the kitchen at home for travel
ling expenses. Part OF the money she spent for
her fare to New York. with the remainder she
had bought new skirt. candy. soda water and
foe cream. She came on the New Haven boat.
she said and only discovered when night came
on that she had nowhere to sleep.
The police sent her to the Gerry socletys
rooms and telegraphed to her mother at 4 Car
dee street. New Haven.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
JudRo Hilton sim Alive,

SARATOGA. N. Y. Aug. IS Judge Hiltons
condition continues critical. He seldom re-
gains consciousness and then only for few
minutes. II was announced at Woodlawn to-
night that the Judge would probably lineer
till TO- morrow m forming
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
Gov. Bradley Promises to Protect Mormons.

FRANKFORT. KY. Aug. 10. - Bishop Rich
President OF tho Southern Branch OF the Nor
mon Church. who was hero several days ago
and held q conference with Gov. Bradley. was
assured OF the protection OF MormonS from
mob indiRnites in this State. Bishop
Rich laid before the Governor In detail
the various attacks made on MormonS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19

Al $50 p. N. each week day but saturday and
every SATURDAY at 1901 NJ the New York centrAls
Express time luxurious service; all Wagner cars.
-Adg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
FALL RIVER MILL TRUST PEAM
Success Said To Have Been Assured Before
Any Formal Offer Was Made.

FALL RIVER. Mass. Aug. 1S.-It became ap-
parent to-day that prominent local men. aided
by New York and Boston capital. are behind
the scheme to consolidate the print cloth mills
and that success was practically assured before
any formal offer was made. In q sh0rt time
all preliminaries will be arranged. and before
the stated time. Doc /. most OF the property
will be ready to change hands. II Ii believed
that local men will manage the business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19
THE IRO0UoIs OVERDUE.
Clyde Liner Thirty-soven Hours Late at
Charleston.

Charleston.
CHARLESTON. 8. O.. Aug. 1S.-Some concern
is felt here for the Clyde Line steamship Iro-
quois. which at 10 P. NJ. is thirty-seven hours
overdue She left New York at 3:45 p. NJ.
Tuesday for Charleston and Jacksonville with
fifty passengers and q general cargo. It 10
thought that the captain went far to sea to
avoid the hurricane. aud Clyde Line officials
believe that this port will be reached In safety
The Iroquois is a fine vessel and can weather
any ordinary blow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19

Another Cancer Cure.
Missisquoi Mineral Spring Water, 10 B'Way.--AdO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-19

New Yorks most perfect outings sreths Hudson
River Day Line trips, good music.-AdN.