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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

John hull evidently thinks It's long time
between victories.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

Merit rushed General Wood to the front
Merit pushed General Leo to the background
In Cuban AFFAIRS. This shows that the presi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

Close study Of the tax commissions bill
win rrotubIy develop few statesmen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

Even the gold standard couldn't keep tn,
manic from hitting Wall street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

There is one thing quite certain. and that
is that Dom Paul has compelled John Bull
to admit that the Boer is an enemy OF the
hrst magnitude
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

Depot At Josa jose,
Joaquin. Texas, peeemps' ,,11l3'
pc, At this place burned ~ :
about $500. n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

The century discussion ia slated for at leas,
two years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

A huge standing army is a very desirable
ally to the combines. but It's burden sor
labor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

dent recognizes merit only when he thinxs
II good politics TO do so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26

or all the new members Albert Burlesou
got the best assignment. that on the
very important committee OF foreign al
fairs, something that very seldom occurs.
This committee was his choice and he
got what he wanted. He has already i'm
pressed himself strongly on everybody
here and the prediction is freely made
that he will take high rank as lesisia-
tor and party fighter when be gets his
bearings and gets strung out" properly
His individuality has asserted itself ana
he Is not known as the successor Of Cow
ernor sayers. but as Burlcson. man
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
THE SCHOOL CONTEST
IN PERSON. THE fusion BOARD OF TDu-
CATION REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
Sad Death Of Popular and Promising Young
Man. Roxboro Institute Trustees Re-
e!ec'ed. Mr. Pegram Principal.

Roxboro, y. c., July 12.-(Special.)-
the new law, met and elected C. L.
Wilson county supervisor of schools.
Mr.. Wilson is well-fitted FOR the posi-
ton. having been a practical teacher for
several years of his life. He was the
nominee of the Democratic party last
fall for the office of register of deeds,
but was defeated For the past several
months he has been privte secretary to
Congressman kitchin.
The new board also elected trustees
for the various townships, throughout
the county.
The old board still retain possession
Of all the books, papers. erc.. and like
wise met and appointed trustees pur-
suant to the law. There will be no
fusion" between the boards, and dis
tinct organization will be maintained
throughout the county until test case
is settled by the Supreme Court.
CYRUS Z. Stephens, son of Capt. T. J.
Stephens, died of typhoid fever at the
home of his father near Winstead yes
terday. Mr.. Stephens was about "a
years Of age, and for the past three
years had been student at Trinity
College. He was Il young man of
good intellectual aDiiity, fine character
and irresproachable life. His death
awakens cloud of sorrow In the heart
Of every one who knew him.
Mr.. George b. pegram has been re-
elected principal of Hoxbero Institute.
1t is net known whether Mr.. Pegram
will accept or not The institution pros
pered greatly under Mr.. Pegram's man
agement last year. There is every OPP
portunity here for a fine school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
WOMAN AGED 1914 DIES
Yu..,G WHITE WOMAN DE
CLARED \ NUISANCE BY Ne
>RO EVIDENCE.
NEGRO CoNvlC TEDf0a BEATING HIS WIFE
The Roxboro Sunday Schools are Making Ar
Engagements to Run an Excursion
10 Trinity Park.

Durham. \. c., July 12.-(Special-
Genia Epps. colored woman aged
1O4 wears, died at her home III North
Durham. Tuesday Deceased was boru
in Essex county. Virginia, in the year
1855. She came to this State when
there was no mode of travel but by PR
waite conveyance through the country.
She belonged to Major Green, father or
c. +. Green, the present clerk of Dur
ham Superior court. later in life. De
ceased had remarkable vitality for one
of her age, and was in her right mind up
to within two or three days of her death.
Her remains were Inferred at Emo
church this afternoon.
Ia the possible event that the trust gets
hold of all OF our tobacco warehouses.
two antitrust warehouses will be erect
cd i'm Durham. Ever since it became
known that Mr.. Woodland was here ne
gotiating for the purchase of all the
warehouses. talk has been incessant. The
: tobacco buyers are bitterly opposed to
the trust getting hold OF the warehouses.
The blame seems to rest with those ware
housemen who have sold out, they not
Sam Mitchell. colored, was tried be-
fore Squire G.. A. Barbee this morning
on the charge of beating his wife. After
hearing the evidence the defendant was
fined - and costs. amounting to $3.50.
Will Tullock, was also before Squire
Barbee on two charges. carrying conceal
ed weapons and assault and battery. In
the first ease he was hound over to court
- ,xx,h,f .1, In II
not give, and had to go to jail In the
second case he was fined 81 and costs.
total of S4.63. He had not arranged
this either Mt last accounts, and if not
fixed UP by tonight will be sent to the
public roads.
Squire d. C. Gunter had before him
this morning Oracle Lee, young white
woman. She was charged with being Il
nuisance, and the charge against her
was sustained by negroes, who said she
was Il disgrace to the neighnorhood. The
evidence showed that she had sunk about
as low as most any woman can do III
this line. She was hound over to court
in bond of $40 and will be very like
1y to stay out of meanness until the
September term of court. She is i'll Jail.
The Sunday School of Roxboro are
speaking of running an excursion TO
Durham soon il they can secure the park
at Trinity college in which to picnic.
a license has been issued for the mar
riage of Frank Holman and Laura Sims.
colored. Holman objected to any men
tion being made in the newspapers,
''becansc when white folks put
Anything in the papers about colored
folks. it is always something bad
An examination of teachers will he
held in the office Of the Supervisor Of
County Education tomorrow and Friday
Tomorrow will be for white teachers
only, and Friday for colored teachers
only.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
NATIONAL GOLD CONVENTION.
\ Movement on Foot to Hold One in
Richmond in October

Richmond, Va, July 12.-Mr e. V.
Smallcy, General Secretary of the Ma.
tional Sound Money League. was i'll
Richmond today consulting with a num-
her of gold standard men with reference
to holding a National Currency conven-
ton i'll this city at some date in October
next.
The president of the League is the
Hon. j. Sterling Morton, of Nebraska.
The chairman of the Executive Commit
tee is Fl. +. Ingalls,, president of the c.
Il o. Il. r.. the Vice-President for Vir-
ginia is VIM. l.. Royal. of this city
1t is stated that a local committee com
posed of prominent Richmond men of
both parties will be organized to take
charge of the arrangement for the con
vention and of the invitations to- speak
crs. 1t is probable. that call for the
convention will be issued some time III
August.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
JUDGE MCCORKLE DEAD
HE HAS BEEN A LEADER OF The BAR Fer
FORTY YEATS.
He was a Senator, Member ofthe Constitution
al Convention, Colonel in the War
and Superior Court Judge.

Newton. y. c., July 12.-(Special)-
The whole community is IN mourning
over the death of Newton's most dis
tinguished citizens, Colonel Matthew
Locke McCorkle, who passed away yes
terday His health had been gradual
~ failing for years. He had Il Tine mind
Il warm heart and had the love and con-
fdence OF everybody in this section OF
the State He was a devout member of
the Reformed church here, IN which he
was an elder. For many years die was
superintendent Of the Sunday School. At
the time of his death he was president
OF the board Of trustees of Catawba
College, and had been its strong friend
and supporter from its organization.
Colonel Matthew Locke McCorkle was
born in Catawba county. Nov. 18th, 1911.
His grand father Francis McCorkle. of
Scotch Irish parentage, was a gallant
soldier in the Revolution. participating in
the Battles of Ramseur's Mills, Kings
Mountain, Entaw Springs, Cowan's
Ford and Torrence's Tavern.
He graduated at Davidson College in
1888, read law under Judge Pearson. and
began to practice law at Newton in 1910.
He was superior court clerk for 1916 TO
1880 During the war he was captain
of Go. +, 18th regiment, and was af-
forwards colonel of the senior reserves.
He was State Senator for 1864 TO 1867.
and member of the Constitution Con
venton of 1879. In 1890 he was APP
pointed by Governor Fowle as Superior
Court Judge and won the respect of the
bar and people for his ability and fair
ness.
Judge McCorkle was married in 1850
Miss Jane Wilfong, a granddaughter of
John Wilfong, Il gallant soldier in the
Revolution and presidential elector in
1886. Ine children who survive are
Henry, a civil engineer in Texas:
George. heading member of the Ca
tawba bar; Charles NJ, a rising lawyer
of Newton: Mary Locke, wife of Eugene
Simons; and Lizzie A., wife of Charles
Ingram.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
OLD BOARD HOLDS ON.
Steamer Rased-Negro Boy Drowned
IN the Cashie River-Troops to Mob
ilize at Plymouth.

ilize at Plymouth.
plymouth, n. c.. July 11.-(Special.)--
The new Board of Education elected by
the late Legislature, having previously
met, organized ami elected Thos. w.
Blunt, chairman, met again on Monday
to take charge of the office, &c. The
old fusion board was present and started
out to do business, ignoring the new
board, which was present. The chair
man of the new board, without words,
walked in and picked up the records,
thus taking possession of the office prop
erty. but as the old board seemed to be
engaged in the office the new board
withdrew to the court room above where
they proceeded to business, electing
Prof. Il. Il. Hassell, Jr., Superintendent
of County schools, and the trustees for
the various townships.
The steamer Mayflower which was
sunk two weeks ago in the Thoroughfare
has been raised and steamed out Of this
port last night looking rather delapidat-
ed. She is to be cleaned up and put i'm
order again.
A negro boy was accidentally drown
ed III the Cashie river yesterday
The First battalion Of the Second regi-
ment will mobilize here next Friday and
leave Saturday morning for the encamp-
ment at Morchead
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
/" Doctors failed to
reach my case and
advised me to try a
higher air.

There is no greater irony than a recon-
nendation of change of climate to those
whose circumstances make change of
climate impossible. How MANY suf-
ferer in such case has wistfully watched
the flight of the south-seeking birds, and
cried with the Psalmist, 'Ol that l had
WINGS But suppose you can fit the
lungs to the climate instead of fitting the
climate to the lungs. That is what has
been found possible by those who have
used DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t SO purifes the blood, rernov-
ing the clogged and poisonous conditions
favorable to disease, that the whole body
is strengthened With new strength
comes new power, and disease is resisted
and thrown Off
There is no alcohol, whisky or other
intoxicaIlt contained in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

ditorium tomorrow morning. Delegates
are pouring into the city on special and
regular trains.
The arrangements for taking care or
the visitors are very complete. Bevles
of young ladies from the reception com
mittee meet each train. and escort the
visitors to general headquarters, from
which point they are assigned to their
quarters. Each member of the commit
tee wears neat white cap, and hun
drcds of little boys, wearing the same
style of headgear, act the part of pages
and make themselves very useful in es-
cortng the visitors to their boarding
places. Tonight at the auditorium the
Resurrection was rendered by seven
hundred voices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
Dc.PierCe'S
GO1denMcdiCdI
Discovery.

Il feel that owe debt of gratitude to YOU
for preparing such grand remedies for chronic
diseases especially which the doctors failed to
reach" writes l. i. Staples, Esq, of Barclay.
Usage Co, Kans. " am a railroad agent and
four years ago my work keeping me i'll a warm
room and stepping out frequently into the cold
air gave me bronchitis. which became chronic
and deep seated. Doctors failed to reach my
case and advised me to try higher air, but for
tunateiy for ME. a friend also advised ME to try
Or. Pierce's medicines. l commenced taking
your Golden Medical Discovery and by the
tiine mad taken the first bottle was better,
ana after taking about four bottles my cough
was ehtireiy gone. This year ago last
winter and again last winter took about three
bottles to prevent return Of the trouble have
found no necessity for seeking another climate
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are power
full aids to the cleansing of the ciogged
system. By all dealers in medicine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
THE HUNDRED YEAR CLUB.

a Hundred Year Club has been or
ganiZed. The object is to study the CON
ditions which promote longevity. After
much study and research its members
must arrive at the conclusion that the
only possible way to attain dong life is
to take the best care of health. With all
due respect, we present the study of
IIostctter's Stomach Btters for consid-
Grafton. This is Il tonic for one of the
most vital organs of life-the stomach.
For fifty years it has cured constipation,
indigestion, dyspepsia. biliousness weak
liver and kidneys. 1t makes strong
stomachs, rich red blood, and steady Wig
orous nerves. If YOU accept substitute
don't expect it to cure like Hostetters
Bittcrs. See that Il private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
THE TRUST STILL AT WORK.
Another Representative Trying to Sc
cure Options at Winston.

Winston y. c., July 12.-(Special)-
Another tobacco warehouse trust pro-
moter was in Winston to-day. He tried
to secure options, but his efforts proved
futile. The warehousemen declining to
even give him prices. The name of Tho
second promoter is s. A. Woodland. Il
prominent lawyer of Wilson and brother
Of ex-Congressman Woodland.
A committee will probably be sent 10
Washington by the Winston tobacco
board of trade to see if the Revenue
Commissioner will not change the pres
ent ruling which prevents dealers from
delivering leaf tobacco, except in hogs
heads.
1t is announced today that w. l.. Fer
raj. of Greensboro will represent the
American Tobacco Company on the
Winston market on and after September
LIST, succeeding l.. q. Schaum, who has
bought leaf there for this company for
several years.
Charles w. Vogler. a well known citi-
zen of Salem, died today of consumption
aged 4S years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

As administrator of the estate of Miss
Margaret Milliken, deceased I will. on
Wednesday, the Ind day of August,
1899, sell at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder in front of the courthouse door
of Wake county, y. c., the following
articles of personal property belonging
to the said estate, to-wit: Six shares of
stock Of the Citizens National Bank
of Raleigh. n. c. Terms. Cash. Hour
Of sale, II o'clock, m.
j. G. MARCOM.
July II, 1899. Administrators.
2tw Ids.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
"CORN" IN DEN AND.
1t is the Popular Drink of Patrons OF
the Greensboro Dispensary.
(Cor. Charlotte Observer

(Cor. Charlotte Observer
Talking with Manager Bouldin, man
ager of the Greensboro dispensary, |
said Corn is going strong"
Y very poular drink is corn, and we
still sell much of it." he replied. but
we sell quantities of all kinds of drink.
This afternoon we find that in eight
days we have filled 3.J64 separate orders
for drink. each order being signed for
by its purchaser. The prices of these
orders range generally from Is cents to
$3.50. We have nothing whatever to
complain of"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
Windsor, y. c., July II, 1899.

A diseased stomach surely undermines
health. 1T Guns the brain, kills energy,
destroys the nervous system and predis-
poses to instantly and fatal diseases.
All dyspeptic troubles are quickly cured
by kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t has cured
thousands of cases and is curing them
every day. It's ingredients are such that
it can't help curing. Bobbitt-Wynne
Drug Co., W. I'll. King & Co., Adams &
Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

The dispensary board and employees at
Greensboro have been arrested on the
charge of selling liquor to a minor. They
deny the charge, and say the boys faith
er. who brings the suit, was denied liquor
while drunk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
AN EPIDEMIC OF DIARRHOEA.

Mr. a. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He
had severe attack and was cured by
four doses Of Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy He
says he also recommended it to others
and they say it is the best medicine they
ever used. For sale everywhere. Bob
bitt-Wynnc Drug Co. and II. Il. Hicks,
Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

What might have been'-if that little
cough hadn't been neglectedis the sad
reflection of thousands of consumptives.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs
and colds. Sold by Bobbtt- Thyme, w.
III. King & Co.. Adams Il Moye, VIM.
Simpson, Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13
DELEGATES POURING IN.

Arriving for Convention Of Baptist
Young Peoples Union.
Richmond. Va, July 12-The conyen-
ton of the Young Peoples Baptist Tn
Jon of the United States and Canada
will meet in the Exposition grounds au
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

When an estate is divided according to
law it means that the heirs get what
is left after the lawyers get through.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

The twenty-onc islands belonging to
Mexican territory have an area of more
than 1900 square kilometcrs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

Wise is the fool who knows enough to
keep his mouth closed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-13

Regent of the University Of Texas.
.he traits Of character enumerated in
this letter are those that are needed
to make am ideal presiding officer around
our college, where mechanics, artisans
and farmers and skilled laborers are to
be educated and where the dignity of
work is to be fostered and inculcated.
j. Il. STOKES.
Windsor, y. c., July II, 1899.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-06-02
81 BibIioteca de Ia DEnocRACaA

sombifa la / posternaba temb.orosa
la Francis.
La apsrici6n produjo txtran, impression ell joven
qaad6 fla aqn liza moi si hubiesen ,sei 10
plar la princasa Y a 81 /. r.r .t.lina
'-lls raina le dijo al dido Pibrac.
va habia aivihado que ella, respondi6 En-
rqne.
C.taina de Ne lies est ,bA~de nal humor tenfa los
labos entreabertos 81 ent-eoej arrugado, djo al
acercarse hja
10 e dcha Ell jovsu bella vos, am;g,
mi. tsner cu la 10 que el de engalanarse de
dfs v de q ochel sao Is vsrdad2
rgarta sslui6 ~ DIRE u a sonrisa ancan-
tadoTa
= Casndo reina, j !. toma parts los
tos politicos, 81 h,ra.
Presto 10 sei6is. h mia.
s, extremsci6 la joven princssa hiz, IN noyi-
miento asiento.
ii Ali repuso ; psro supougo que
suelta todavfs.
rs rssuets, repic6 secaments G .talius la
,tca 10 ge asf.
l.. prnoesa puso may pallds murmur6 mny
conmovida x,
&C n qis prsaso ne me 81 prfn pc
de- Nasasrar
= E- nrecisn.
"A da flo -in .iu h, prosgai6 Nj rgar.ta r. fun
an.ndo a montaf6. piincpe que hnsle ii ,s
cebolas.
- Baohill-rai mur.nur6 Enrique ds N.vsrra con
drsps,h.
~ que ava e sivr ed Pae 8 an Nsrac, an un
p.lseo sai doads s vlsato gmspor las rsndas de-
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Variedad en- Tarietas


ia Ell bolsllo cuando la prncesa ooncluy6 leotu
RS, msrchf.
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leno de is genio sefIor de Pibracf
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camareras estaban ataviando Tsmendo que un dfs
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te de sirc, pToporcone pedaxo % ooreho ell
cuaI hce tap6n para ell aguiaro Sin embargo
snelo qnitarlo de cnando, sempre que tengo
cesdad ds
sY suele frecu necesidad?
S.gdn cor forme.
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: madad, d consular su hs.
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obstinada ina mocha VI entrar reina Ell aposento
de 81 hI' tAnfs mny nal huron miro de reojo al
pa.ar.
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cho al principe Lus de Cnd6ese odioso hngonote,
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