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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

lung troubles or THEY WILL KILL
YOU. That's the whole situation in a
nutshell
Never was there a cure for lung trou-
bes equal TO the ncwly-discovered DR..
Slocum treatment. This forms a sys-
tern OF Four Remedies that are used ST.
simultaneously and supplement each
others curative action. 1t cures weak
lungs. bronchitis, asthma, coughs, con
sumption and every other ailment OF
the pulmonary region. 1t destroys
every germ that can affect the respira-
tory system, and even in advanced
stages OF lung trouble positively arrests
the tubercular growth, while il also
builds up the patient so that his system
is enabled to throw off scrofula, rheum-
atism, catarrh, and other wasting dis
eases.
Thousands Of cured cases already
prove these claims. Thousands Of CRATE
ful people bless the discovery.
The Doctor wants everybody TO know
the surprising merits OF his system. He
has arranged to give a free treatment
-Four Preparations) to all sufferers. Full
instructions for use accompany each
treatment
WRITE TO THE DOCTOR.
Write at once to DR.. T. Az Slocum
Laboratories, 90 and % Pine street, New
York City. giving full express and
postoffice address, and mention this pa
per-
Delay only makes your trouble worse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
iED1CAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA

iEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA
At the annual meeting of the Board
IF Visitors of this institution to be held
on May 4, 1899, there will be elected
a Professor of Practice of Medicine, ow
ing to the resignation of Professor John
\. Upshaw, NJ. ID.
Applications for this chair with testi
monials, to be forwarded to Christopher
Tpmpkins, Nj. D., Dean Richmond, Va.
]. b. McCRAW,
President of the Board.
DANIEL d. TALLEY, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
Baltimore SUM

The committee which win have charge
Of all matters in, connection with the
consolidation Of the Seaboard Air Line.
the Georgia and Alabama Railway and
the Florida Central and Penmsular Rail-
road into one system has been formed
and will consist Of Messrs. John Skel.
ton Williams. ]. William Middcndorf and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

Little neglected scratches and wounds
frequently result in blood poisoning.
Better heal them quickly with De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, thoroughly
anti-septic application with a record of
always curing piles, old ulcers, sores,
cuts, wounds and skin diseases. j. Hal
Bobbitt and Henry T. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
Ut NEVER DIsAPPoINTs.

People who are troubled with any dis
ease caused or promoted by impure
blood or low state Of the system may
take Hoods Sarsaparila with the ut
most confidence that its faithful use
will effect a cure. Millions take it as Il
spring medicine, because they know by
experience it is just what the system
needs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
Jones h Powell.
Raleigh. N, c
SALE OF BERTHE COUNTY BONDS.

The Commissioners of Berthe County will
offer for sale puplic auction, FIR cash, to The
highest bidder, at the Court House door IN
Windsor, Bette County, North Carolina, at IL
NJ, ON Monday, May st, 1879, 20 bonds of the
said County, j sued in pursuance of an Act o.
the General Assemb of North Carolina, rati-
fed the 9th day Of January, lSt9
Each bond is at the denomination of $l00 or,
and the interest on each is payable S mi-an-
nualV, the first day of July and Januarf. Ten
of said b9uos viii become due July LIST, 1903, and
ten of said bonds viii become due on the first of
each, July thereafter until the whole Of said
bonds are paid
The bonds bear interest at the rate OF four
per centum per annum. ~-sa
Correspondence solicited. Apri 3, 1899.
Il. l. ETHERIDGE,
Register of Deeds,
Be tie County, ". 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
PREPARATIONS MAKING.
Everything Being Put in Readiness for
the Great Gathering at Charleston.

everything Being Put in Readiness for
the Great Gathering at Charleston.
Charleston, S. c., April o2--Prepara-
lions for the Confederate Veterans re-
union here have now entered upon the
detail stage, but few weeks remaining
III which to get ready for the big occa-
sion. The executive committee and sub
committee have been at work for sew
eral months laying out plans with great
care, and these are now beia., put into
execution. The task of entertaining the
vast numbers expected is no light one
for Charleston. 1t is estimated that az
least 10000 people will visit the city.
The question of accomo1a tioG for this
great crowd has been the most serious
problem present, but it is believed it has
been solved. The housing and feeding
of the visitors. will be, accomplished chief
~ by the citizens, generally, throwing
open their houses to the visitors, all resi-
dences being for the time turned into
public hostelries. II is confidently stated
that the majority of visitors will find
bed and board at REASONABLE: rates i'll
private families. The overflow will be
provided for at pTb'ic dormitor;cs. 10 be
provided by the committee, the various
school buildings, pabl;s hall; and ware
houses having been secured for the rur
pose. These are now being fitted up fer
use.
The "Confed ar:,te Hotels" for ind, gent
veterans unable 20 pay board viii 3e es-
tablished on the water fcpnt, near the
principal streets of tie city, but suffi-
Gently remote to be private. Commissa
nv arrangements have been made, and
the veterans will be excellently cared
for.
CONVENTION HALL.
The auditorium in which the conven-
ton will hold its sessions is rapidly APP
preaching completion. 1t is 4 very large
and handsome building. The exterior
is finished, except the roof, which as
now being laid, and the interior work
has been started. The building will ac
commodate about 1000 people. 1t will
be formally dedicated the evening of
Nav 8. the day before the reunion opens,
a program of special services having
been arranged for the occasion. Tie
auditorium will befused for big recep-
ton to the sponsors and for a Confed-
crate song service on different evenings
during the reunion, and possibly q series
of war tableaux will be given there.
The reunion will be opened formally
Nav 10. The veterans will be formed in
line of parade at the corner of Broad and
Meeting streets, in front of the historic
st, Michaels Church, and will march III
procession to the auditorium, in depart
mental formation.
The procession will be reviewed by
General Gordan, as it passes Marion
Square. General G.. /. Walker, com
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

Carlists are beating up recruits for the
pretcnder in Cuba. One agent was yes
terday openly offering SD per month and
free passage to Spain, to all who will
Join Don Carlos army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

''You stole a kiss from my hand yes
terday, on the way home. That was not
worthy of baron"'
.Ah, pardon me, baroness, but If was.
You see. l come from the race of rol'ber
barons."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

People who have once taken Dewitt's
Little Early Risers will never have any
thing else. They are the famous little
pills" for torpid liver and all Irregular
ties of the system. ]. Hal Bobbitt and
Henry L. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

Our delivery wagons deliver ice each
morning and evening to all regular Gus
toners who will get tickets and let us
know their names and places half day
in advance
Drivers will sell tickets aud ice for
cash Mt same old low prices. We cannot
fiji orders for small lots promptly unless
such orders are given before wagons
leave Factory. Those wanting small
lots quickly, can get them at cellar,
under our Office 107 Fayetteville street
Tickets for sale at from 60 cents per
100 pounds down.
Ice well packed for shipment at 80
cents per 100 pounds per Express.
Raleigh y. c.. April IA, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

N IT'S ADVANCED and chronic
form. a cold in the head is known rs
Nasal Catarrh and is the recognized
source of other diseases. Having stood
the test Of continued successful use,
Lly's Cream Balm is recognized as
specific for memhranal diseases in the
nasal passages and you make great
mistake in not resorting to this treat
ment in your own case. TO test it i
trial size for 10 cents or the large fer
% centsis mailed. by Ely Brothers, 81
Warren Street, New York. Druggists
keep it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

Hoods Pills are the best family ca.
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable
sure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
S. S. s. FOR The BLOOD

which
Soodthe the
Insist upon S 81 nothing can take its place
Eczema Rheumatism
Blood Ulcers other form of blood disease Valuable
Blood will be mailed
swift Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23

Mr. VIM. Walpole, of Walshtown, S D., says +" A
little blotch about the size of pea under my left
eye gradually growing larger from which shooting pains
at intervals in all directions became greatly alarmed
and consulted good doctor who pronounced it Cancer
and advised that it be cut out but this could not
sent to. read in my local paper of effected by
S. ST. and decided to try it, 1t acted like charm the
Cancer becoming at first irrtated and then dischargng
freely. This gradually grew less and then discon
tnued altogether leaving small scab which drop
ped off and now only healthy little remains where
what threatened to destroy my life held full sway
Positively the only for Cancer is Swfts Specific
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
MISS MAGGIE REESE
NOVELTIES IN
!. MILLINERY.

We are still receiv.
ing new things in Mil
linerg; have novelties
in Trimmed Hats for
Ladies and Misses ev-
cry Tuesday and Wed
nesday. Our Child1ens'
Caps are dainty and
well made as well as
very reasonable.
Goods sent on ap-
prevail. Express paid
one way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
BATTLE OF FLOWERS.

Probably one of the most attractive
features of the week will be the battle
of Flowers, to be held on the battery,
May II. This will be an exact repro
duction Of the famous carnival held each
year in Nice and initiated in many cities
i'll southern Europe. Leading society
people will take part in the carnival, all
deliberately costumed and i'll mask.
Beautiful floats and decorated equip
ages will pass in procession around the
battery, and after being reviewed the
occupants will engage in a battle of
flowers and compete with each other and
with maskers on foot. Handsome prizes
will be given for the best costume and
the most beautifully decorated vehicle.
The whole city will be illuminated and
in festal garb. business generally will be
suspended during the week, and Charles
ton will be stirred up as she has not
been for thirty-five years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
MIR. JOHN SKELETON WILLIAMS.
President of $500 Miles Of Railroad in
the Seaboard Air Line System

:. Davies Warteld, president of the
Continental Trust Company. This com.
mttec will act in conjunction with the
three managing committees previously
named of the three above-named railroad
systems. The total mileage Of the three
roads is 1900 miles.
McSsrs John shelton Williams and
James H. Dooley of Richmond. were in
Baltimore yesterday, and, together with
Mr.. j. William Middcndorf, these gentle
men, being the managing committee Of
the Florida Central and PeniuSular Rail
road syndicate, made final arrangements
with the Continental Trust Company,
through which payment for the stock of
the Florida Central and pcninsular
Railroad vii he made today in New
York.
The total amount involved in the pur,
chase of the Florida Central and pcnn-
snlar Railroad is understood to be be
tween six and seven millions Of dollars
The check of the Continental Trust
Company forwarded To make the first
payment was for some S4000,000. The
Continental Trust Company is also the
depository for the syndicate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
NEW SEABOARD SYSTEM.

Committee Appointed to Take Charge
of Matters Relating to the Cousolida-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
handing the South Carolina division, u.
G. ", has been appointed by General

handing the South Carolina division, u.
@. ", has been appointed by General
Gordon, chief marshal of the parade.
The convention will be called to order
by General Walker. He will Introduce
first Il. Il. Gary, speaker of the South
Carolina House Of Representatives who
will read the resolutions passed at the
last session of the General Assembly, in
viting the veterans to Charleston in the
name of the State General Walker win
then present the Governor to welcome
the veterans on behalf of the State. II
is feared that Governor Elerbe, because
of his i'll health, will not be able TO nj
tend and discharge this duty. In THAT
cause Lieut.. Gov. NJ. Il. Insolvency. will
probably act in his stead. Mayor j.
Alger Smyth will extend the city's well
come, and General Walker will speak for
the veterans. The convention will then
be turned over to General Gordon.
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Besides the official receptions and The
reunions of various commands during the
reunion, there will be much to entertain
the visitors. Charleston affords great
interest from historical view the sur
rounding country and the bay with it,
forts and batteries being rich in memoir
able scenes. A committee has been
charged with marking the battlciields
around the city, and these points will
be visited by many who bore an active
part upon them in the defense of Char
lesion under Beauregard, Lee and Rip
ley.
Fort Sumter will be open to visitors,
special order from the Secretary of
War having been secured whereby the
usual military rule barring visitors from
forts is suspended. 1t is expected that
one or more warships will be in the bay
during the reunion, the Secretary of
War having promised to detail the Raj
eiSh, which has just returned from Ma
Mia. The Raleigh will have particular
interest as being one of the vessels en-
gagged in the fight at Manila under
Dewey. There will be many private en-
tertanments during the week. Many
visitors are expected to take in the sea-
side resorts and some special entertain
ments are being arranged at the Isle of
Palms, the beautiful ocean suburb OF
Charleston. There will be great pyro-
technic picture of the battle of Manassas,
and there will also be a representation
of some naval battle, whether of the civil
or the Spanish war has~not been deter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-23
A SMALL SPOT
May Be CANCER.
MOST VIOLENT CASES HAVE
The greatest care should be given to
any little sore, pimple or scratch which


violent destructive
external can whatever
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05

tured tails being quite as pretty as the
real ones Mink tails. tails of Russian
sable and Hudson BAY sable vie IN popu-
lauiy with the tails of the ermine, the
squirrel. the stone martcn, the gray fox
and Tho blue marlen.
Tho simplest trimming for home use is
the grcbe. which IS the smooth white
breast of the large wcb-footcd bird of
the name The wild duck furnishes the
Ercbe breast of commerce, IL IS said, and
go also The wild goose Al its best it IS
thick and soft and silvcry and makes
very effective trimming for the crown Of
The hlt with six grebes a hat can be
nicely trimmed. Take a low turban for
q foundations Wind a grebe around each
side of the brim. lay two grebes over the
top. cover each side of the crown and You
have very We'll trimmed hat such as
is displayed every day in the Rue de la
PtiV.
Thr finest breasts of grcbe come from
thc grehc themselves. They are thicker
and softer and can be distinguished boy
their peculiar glossy sm6othuess. They
come from Spain and from Turkey ana
from California. though there are "a few
now in Tho south OF France
a correspondent from tho States writes
me that she wishes TO purchase a fur
cape and does not know what Kind of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05

entire cape. Her hat turns far up at
one side and Is bordered with sable tails
which are put on along the very eose'
making the hat large and picturesque.
Hat brims are quite independent oil
their crowns and are made Of different
materials, the brim being OF velvet and
the crown Of silk, or the brim OF SIX ana
the crown Of fur. Sharp contrasts are
the most noticeable features of the winter
hats. the color being in many cases
sharply divided in the centre, suggesting
that the hat might have been made by
different hands in different cities and
joined by accident.
Yet they are beautiful these new hats
with their carnival OF color and their
wonderful shapes. bat they must be put
together by the hand OF all artist.
a young American arr student. she
halls from the city of omaha, told me
that she had been busy eli the season de-
signing new hats you Americans are
en- clever in your color designs said the
nrIiper 10 her. I'VE French are mucn
moro economical We use bits OF SIX
and small particles Of fur and tiny
lengths of velvet. while you cut freely
from the whole piece but we have not
vcur eve for color That is superb
The young woman has designed the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05

"a cape to buy. She asked my advice.
do not know what TO say. not knowing
her purse. Seal is always fashionable.
The same cannot be said of mink, though
Just now it is the vogue. Baby lamb is
the most elegant and most expensive of
furs hut fs price keeps il away from the
ordinary mortal Rus Jan sable is beau
iul. The Princess OF Wales recently
bought a cape OF Russian sable OF ex-
qulsite pattern. long in the back. open
i'm front and beautifully trimmed with
chiffon ruchcses around the edge. Think
of it chiffon on fur
Miss Daisy Letter. who is reported en-
gaEed TO Lord Colin Campbell, purchas-
ca am ormlne cape, lined with shell pink
six ANA trimmed with crmine tails,
very beautiful thing too dear. probably
for my cnquiring friend. The Princess
Victoria. of Wales. who win marry Prince
George of Crete some day. has one OF
ohinchila. not 40 AN expensive. but made
elegant boy the most decorative trimming
of short stubby black tails around tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05
THE LEGEND OF
THE SEA SERPENT
Sailors do not Believe That Such
Things Exist.
THERE ARE PLENTY SEA SNAKES
But the Limit of Their Length is Six
Fret-As for the Ihiriy-Foot Eel
low With Flowing Name, lie
il q Myth,
THERE ARE PLENTY SEA SNAKES

To the curious In such matters II must
be intensely interesting 10 note how Wig
orous even In these latter days, and IN
the most prominent centres of Civilization,
is the craving after one Of the most
ancient OK ali the worlds myths. An
immense volume might be written upon
The pers stence OF the sea-serpent legend,
beginning away bac1 in the twilight
Of history and carried right down
into this present year OF grace. And
such a mountain OF apparently unimpeach-
able evidence OF such a monster or mon
sters that the most skeptical Of man
kind being possessed Of any personal
experience OF the matter, might well
be excused for giving in their allegiance
20 the belief Ia sea-serpents, even though
they were represented as hugely incred-
IDLE ss the miliion-league-lon specimen
portrayed in the Brahmic account Of the
universal deluge.
But it VIII be found that, although, OF
course, all the reports of sea-serpAts
having been seen are received from "a
farers seamen, as a class. do not be-
lieve in the existence Of any such Great
ure Moreover. II those reports be SUBMIT
ed 70 careful investigation 1t VIII invari-
ably be found that there arc 80 many
clements Of doubt attaching 10 the de-
scription of the monsters seen that by
and by the only clear thing remaining
about such yarns viii oe that something
has been seen under certain abnormal
conditions which has been hastily pro-
nounced scrpentine in character. After
ward with the natural tendency TO en-
belish a story which all narratOrs are
prone TO definite details have been added
until some hldeous worm worthy 10
take its place among the Nightmares OF
the "elder slime" has been evolved
In tire course Of my wandefings 10 little
freuuented parts u the watery world
have come IN ctntact with many queer
hsh-so queer In fact. that feel bound
to make every excise for those who.
having seen strange shapes for the first
time. have brought home hair-raising
affldavits as 10 the truth OF their reports.
100
YARNS WITH LITTLE BASIS.
But IS must be SAID. also TINT many 81
these yarns leave their ccnooctors with
out excuse. for (, should az once have been
evident 70 a seaman that the monster
viewed was nothing more serpeniine IKE
than a rorqual. one OF the long slender
whales that are found on the coasts or
nearly every country In The world. The
latest story from CampOellto~n bears
all the marks OF being hntt up our OF
rornual. It's 'lugsa fms having doubt
lass sprung up mushroorlihe ander the
eve OF the observer Or more likely sim "
NAV have been seen in British waters
twenty feet long. a length that would
most easily and naturally lend Itself 70
tribe expansion.
Undoubtedly the basis Of the majority