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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
A TRAMP THIEF CAUGHT.

Last night about 8 O'Clock a white
tramp went into the hall OF Col John
w. Hinsdale's house on HillsDoro street
and took therefrom a collection of
hats, cloaks, coats and the like and was
making off with them when discovered.
He was pursued, caught and taken to
the station house, where he gave his
name as Henry Williams and mis- place
of residence as Spencer near Salisbury.
He will be tried by the mayor this morn
ing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
IAN EMPTY SACK CANNOT
STAND UPRIGHT"

Neither can poor, weak, thin blood
nourish and sustain the physical
system. For strength or nerves and
muscles there must be pure, rich, vigor-
Gus blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
standard preparation for the blood and
its many remarkable cures and the fact
that it does everybody good who takes
it prove it is just what you need if you
ere weak and languid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
PAYING TAXES IN AUGUST.

The payment of city taxes began yes
terday and some 5000 was paid into
the city treasury. This is the first time
the payment of taxes has ever been
known to begin so early in the year
Last year only $500 was paid in even
during September. The reason for the
early payment this year Is that the
tax books We're ready earlier than ever
before.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

Three attempts have been made with
in the past month to enter Col Hins-
dale's house. Only the one last night
was successful. The tramp that did it
went in at the front door while the
family was at supper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

earth for several miles. DR.. BasSer-
vile also gave directions for the sink
ing of shafts, which will be undertaken
in the near future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

sKodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep-
STA because its ingredients are such that
it can't help doing so. "Ihe public can
rely upon it as master remedy for all
disorders arising from imperfect diges-
ton. James M. Thomas, NJ. D.. in
America Journal of Health. n. Y. Bob
bitt, Wynne & CO., w. II. King & Co.,
Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson, Drug
sgists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
THAT THROBBING HEADA CHE

Would quickly leave you if YOU ased
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchleSs
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build UP your health. Easy TO take.
Try them. Only % cents Money back
il not cured Sold 10y all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
EXCURSION RATES TO PHILA.
ADELPHIA, PA.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets to Philadelphia, Ia. ac-
count G.. a. Il. Annual Encampment at
one fare.
Tickets sold September LIST, End and
Bird, continuous passage, and limited to
return leaving Philadelphia not later
than September 18th, 1899.
Extension of return limit to September
Both may be obtained by depositing tick
ct with Joint Agent at Philadelphia be-
tween September 9TH and 9th (both days
inclusiye) and OF payment of fee of 90
cents at time of deposit.
Merchants going north to purchase
their winter stock can avail themselves
of these tickets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
OPENING OF THE
Theatrical Season.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. go
It's Up to You.
10 Annual Tour Is
OF THE
The Al, c. Field
Greater MinstTeIs.

An imperial programme teeming with
novelties and sensational specialties
from everywhere. 1t is the only great
show in it's line. Bigger and better than
all others. Sixty People on the Stage:
10 Surprising European Specialties; s
Commendable Comedy Creators; 10 SUI
perb Solo Singers; 10 Delightful Daz-
cling Dancers; 20 Matchless Musicians;
An Entire Train of Palace Cars.
The Largest Minstrel Company in the
World, coming your way. You can't
dodge it. See the big MONDAY parade.
Hear the great Concert Band. Note the
day and date. Secure your seats in adj
vance at Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Store.
Prices 25c.. soc, 75c. and $1.00.
ENJOY YOURSELVES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

Hoods Pills do not grippe. All drug
gists. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

Too many people have penchant for
confessing their neighbours sins.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30
CITY BONDS FOR SALE.
Street Bonds Are Offered BY the Recent
Purchasers at 107.30.

Denison Prior & Co., Cleveland, Ohio,
the purchasers of the 100000 of street
Improvement bonds recently issued by
the city of Raleigh, are now offering
them for sale. The following circular
has been received here advertising them:
I'VE own and offer, subject to prior
sale, $4,000 Raleigh, n. c., 4 per cent.
street Improvement bonds. Dated,
July 1st 1890, due July LIST, 1929. De-
nomination. $500. Principal and semi
annual interest January and July lst)
payable at the Farmers and Merchants
National bank in Baltimore, Md.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-30

Financial statement.
Assessed valuation of taxa
able property. ...........S 4.9Z9.SIo
Real value (estimnted). $3.50. 10,000,0OO
Total Indebtedness Including
this issHe). .... .... 3S4,OUU
Sinking fund. 49,. ........ 2l,oO0
Net ueDL. .....'... oo-, ooo
Population, $4,000.
Price, 107.30 and interest, yielding
about $50 per cent.
Raleigh, the State Capital and second
largest city, is located nearly in the
center of the State of North Carolina
on two trunk lines of railway, viz: The
Southern and the Seaboard AIR Line. 1t
is an old and substantial city well laid
out The buildings of its business por-
ton are largely built of brick and stone.
The principal manufacturing industries
are tobacco and cotton seed Oil. About
10000 bales of cotton and 2,500,00O
pounds of tobacco are annually market
ed at this point. In a financial way the
city is served by five banks.
The city has an especially good iinan-
cial history.
These bonds are a lien upon all the
taxable property of the city,"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
MASCULINE FASHIONS.
Dress Suits, Sack Coats and Trousers
and House Coats,

Extremists in dress are endeavoring
to introduce the wearing of braided
seams on evening dress trousers. This
attempt must be classed with the re-
cent one to create vogue for velvet
collars on dress coats. Both are va
carries of fashion that will be es-
chewed by men of taste who are jeal-
Gus of the severe simplicity of even
ing clothes, endeared alike by custom
and tradition Occasionally a fad of
this sort may be tacitly sanctioned by
correct dressers. but they quickly tire
of 1t. By most men braided seams,
velvet collars and like innovations in
evening attire are regarded as a
species of grotesqueness in apparel to
be treated with amused tolerance.
Stripes and checks in sack suits are
little approved by the fastidious. Dark
mixtures in rough fabrics, such as
cheyiots and unfinished worsteds, are
very stylish. Serges, except rough
cloths, have been RELOCATED to the
background. Cheviots with a sprink-
ling of red, brown or green in the pat
terms are eminently correct. Sack
suits are cut loose. and hence keep
their shape easily Trousers are wider
than heretofore, and will doubtless be-
fore long attain the English standard
of fullness.
Smoking jackets and house coats
have not escaped the reaction from
gaudy colors that prevails in most
branches of mems apparel. At one
time recently the design was so ag-
excessively loud as to induce belief
that the limit had been reached
through sheer inability TO go further.
Fashionable house coats are sold for
SIS to $25. They are made of fancy
worsteds with silk figures, plaid vi
cunas. Bedford cords, velveteens and
broadcloth, prettily adorned at the
cuffs, collars, lapels and pocket flaps.
They are to be had in plaids. checks
and velvets, lined and unlined. with
silk cording, satin binding or quilted
satin facings. The range of prices is
wide
Merchant tailors who re indisput-
ably the arbiters of fashion in mems
clothes, have decided to revive braid
ed edges on frock and cutaway coats.
During the last few years raw edges
held sole sway 1t is predicted that
the change will be gradual.
Horseshoes have given a decided
flip to the popularity of riding
whips, spurs, horses heads, crops,
stirrups, buckles, whiffietrees and 9TH
er articles of jewelry emblematic of
equestrianism. Needless to add, the
fewer and palmer the ornaments worn
the clearer the proof of their owners
good taste.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
win nFoov Win STRANGE Women

James Lee. who claims a residence ut
SO Emerald street, Boston. made prep
arations fora visit to England, ana
in anticipation of his voyage drew out
of the bank $3.50. This lie put in hand
bag
With the hand bag still in his possess
sion, he wandered about town, taking
last look 1T old and familiar objects.
About 1880, while standing at the cor
ner Of Washington street and Temple
place q dennre young woman. whom
he describes ms SO years old. 5ft~ Ain.
tall. light complexion, wearing dark
clothes and weighing 225 pounds
passed along. She turned and looked at
him and he returned the admirng
glances.
She stopped, and he advanced to meet
her Soon both repaired to a hosiery
on HAYWARD place. Here. he lavishly
entertained his newly made friend, af-
terWard escorting her to Brookline
car. He then returned TO his home. ana
while there something impelIed him TO
open his handbag.
There WAS still money there, but ii
amounted to only $50 He rushed down
to station 4. reported his loss. and the
police are looking for the woman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
3 81 3
Choice Gift Goods

Z ~hOlSS Viii oOOuS
that the prices of will crafty
your pocketbook. Ladies sta
tionary "a new size sheets of
azure blue, pink or white paper,
I "a envelopes to match-in hand
some box Soc.
Ladies' yard square fine Lib
erty silk scarfs white, pink,
carise, light blue, cardinal,
black. 81 25.
Tourists solid Gather case
containing hair brush, tooth
brush, nail brush and comb,
! SOC.
Ladies' grain leather combi-
nation pocketbooks, neat metal
mountings-25c. Seal leather
with sterling silver mountings,
/ soc.
Dressed, joint Doll, II inches
long bisc head, shoes and
stockings, 25c.
Sterling silver napkin rings
Csc.
1.-The Battle of Manila AN
exciting, wholesome parlor
game-size l54 x 75c.
Mems or boys 4 blade Pocket
Knife, warranted steel, sterling
silver handle, 40c.
- Superb styles mems Holiday
neckwear, soc. Handsome
styles 75c, 81 GO, $500.
Mems navy blue or brown
Tricot Smoking or House Jack
cts, plaid lining, S4.5o--quilted
satin lining, $3.50. Other nice
smoking Jackets 5, 10 to 90 dol
lars.
42-inch all wool Black Dress
Goods rap d'Ete Cloths-5Oc
useful skirt or dress goods any
woman will appreciate the gift
of.
Consult our; Dry Goods Price
Book. If you haven't a copy,
write for it, and you'll get it.
promptly, together with book
let's about Books, Gloves, and
Handkerchiefs.
Such varied, extensive assert
ment of useful and novel articles
as never before heard of.
Prompt, experienced mail or
der department to whom you
can entrust orders and selec-
tions with satisfaction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
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A NATIONAL DISH.
It Is Cheap, Fattening and Tempting
But to Hawaiians ONLY.

But to Hawaiians Only.
Fol Is the national dish of Hawaii.
and has the great advantage of being
cheap and fattening. formerly the ma.
tive took as much pride in his particil.
lar brew of Ioi as some good house
wives do in their biscuits. but nav.
alas. his r.ide has Departed and this
Industry too has fallen into the hands
OF ever watchful John Chinaman.
And the making of poi is no easy
taSk-perliaps that explains the ma.
tives' retirement from the work. Taro
Is a tough heshy root, and in the first
poi-making stage it must be ground
to n flour. This could, of course be
done by machinery but that would let
be Hawaiian therefore. in the old
days, the tough root is brought TO the
desired condition by il stone pestlc
and wooGen-some Stone
trough. After its reduction to flour 1t
is then worked into Il thinniSh paste
and il the best article of poi is desired
it is permitted to ferment before he
ing served in the calabash as the
WNWtttll tVNi WHY 'AiNti vi titt LIZ
tiyes is called Usually one calabaSls
answers for a family, which, squat
ting aound the common dish. feeds
by sliillfully gathering quantity Of
poi OH the fingers. and then with equal
lexteiity, transferring the mess 10 Tie
mouth. According to its consistency
it may be Zone finger" two fingers,
or three finger" poi. the index finger
being equal to the task of feeding II
he poi Is quite thick, and three fingers
required when il is at its thinnest.
1t is an acquired taste to the foreign
ers. but many of them appear to ac-
auire it readily enough-the white
Hawaiians take their poi and sqlid
fas the dried tentacles of the octopus
are called with apparently as much
relish as the natives. 1t was tasteIess
TO my palate. unless perhaps il sug-
gested star'n.-C aspar Whitney in
lIarper's Weekly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
TERRY InRIsTnAS!

The story OF the birth of the Saviour,
is most pathetic, grand and inspiring
one. Generations have passed away
since the angels sang their joyous songs
of alteration, and the wise men OF the
East followed the star of Bethlehem. to
to the manger. Civilizations have decayed.
Invention has been busy. Great schol-
airs, poets and philosophers have left rich
legacies >of learning and song to TIE
world. Things never dreamed of, have
happened. Indeed, watchless and Won
deriul, are the trophies of the ages. Still,
once a year. around the family fireslde,
about the family table, assemble the
loved ones of each household, to greet the
dawn of Christmas, to bask in its good
cheer and blessings, to listen to the pratt
tie of the children, and to ponder over the
old. old story of the divine birth.
How happy all should be. No doubt
sorrows have been in many hearts. No
doubt loved ones are missed and
mourned. No doubt the hard blows of
the world have hurt many, and the future
may seem uninviting. Vet, on this occa-
sion, let the heart feel contented; let the
light shine bright and steady Shake off
all sombreness and melancholy BE full
Of cheer and happiness. Sing glad
Christmas songs, and thank God for the
many blessings which He has given to you
during the year For after all, He is kind
and good and loving, and we are migrate
full, uncbservng, and fail to remember
His protection and care as we should.
To the readers of the Herald we say:
God bless and prosper you, one and all
May your lives be full of sunshine and your
hearts full Of peace There is so much
OF sadness and tribulaton in this world.
May new season of contentment and
happiness visit the homes OF our readers,
during Christmas week No season If
the year should be happier, and no peo-
pie should be so glad to celebrate it. To
one and all we extend the courtesies Of
the season. Peace on earth. good will to
all men We wish you, reader, a merry,
merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23


big a majority As they would roll UP fof
Mr.. Dayton. While they did well IN bis
behalf IN $50 they showed a lack Of adj
mira,ion for,him in 1913, as was snosn 3
$ :veral other counties. and the resuk was
1 lat he was elected BY a majority Of only
49,, when It should have been at least
1.5oo
Mr.. DAYTON may be nominated again,
but il looks now ike he viii have the
toughest sailing he has ever encountered.
Mr.. Il. $. G. Pitzer Of Berkeley, long ago
announced his candidacy, and that means
that the Eastern Panhandle will be with
him, as II was two years ago The friends
Of Judge Holt. Of Taylor. are IN earnest
about his candidacy, and this will certain
" prove damaging to Mr.. Dayton, as the
Ia ylor gentIemsn's following is found
where the Barbour gentleman has here
tofore had everybody with hin. Mr.. Pitzer
and Judge Holt are not Mr.. Dayton's
only competitors The friends Of Judge
w. S. Meredith. Of this county, viii insist
upon his nomination, and this makes Mr..
Daytons still more doubtful. II Judge
Meredith gets what he has right % ex-
pcct the support Of Monongalia with y
AMI his own county, saying nothing Of the
encouragement he has received from 9th
er counties throughout the district, he will
be seen 10 be formidablecandidate when
convention time comes. We repeat that
Mr.. Dayton may he nominated but i
doesn't look that way through ouf spec
tacles. What does seem plain, however.
is that no matter who among the gentle
men named may get the nomination. be
will be our next Congressman. Fairmont
West Virg Man
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
PUT TO TEST.
If the ST kildan Swain Survives It He
Gets Married.

Both in the northern and western
islands of Scotland the natives have
scme peculiar customs. unfamiliar %
the dwellers of the mainland One of
these known as the marriage test, =
is practiced in the island of ST Kilda
whore the population barely exceeds
a hundred. The desire among the is.
landers to increase this number does
not seem to be exceptionally strong
and every man before he is deemed
suitable for I husband has to perform
an evolution. with no little bodily risk
The st Kildans are, of course. adept
dock climbers, and the aspirant for
matrimony Is therefore subjected to
the test of balancing himself ON one
leg ON a narrow ledge overhanging
precipice, bending his body at the
same time in order to hold the foot of
his other leg in his hands. If found
lacking in courage the maiden with
draws her 5etrothal, and should the
man fall over theledge it is presumed
that, in his case. he will be disquali.
fied.--Cincinnat Enquirer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
THE SOUTH is PROSPEROUS |

From reports received here it appears
that the one thing which has been lacking
during the past few years to make we'll
rounded and general prosperity for the
Southern states has come. - Chattanooga
Times, (Dem).
Do you hear that, Mr.. Democratic edi-
tor /? The leading Democratic paper in
the South is admitting prosperity. Cot
ton is now s instead of cents pound.
A "well-rounded ard general prosperity
has come 10 the South. But, listen to the
Times:
Last year the iron and other industries
of the South experienced anunprecedented
degree OF prosperity, with the exception of
the caiton trade. But now the price Of
cotton advancing in a remarkable way.
The staple is now selling at a high price.
If the present rate continues it will mean
millions of dollars to the Southern farm
ers and dealers, and through them, fine
prosperity to all interests in the South.
10 state the fact in figures, the advance
in cotton means that Southern planters
will receive at least SIS, ooo. ooo, possibly.
Sioo, 900, 900, more for this years crop
than for that of last year.
Just think OF it And vet there are
Democratic editors who try to blind our
people, by denying that the farmers are
enjoying any of this prosperity. What
do these Southern papers mean' Here
is a clipping also from the Columbia
Sta e, f South Carolina, a stalwart Denl-
ocraac paper
Never before in this country has there
been a time OF such push and enterprise
in the towns as we have now, and as a
natural consequence rever before has
there been such a rapid growth. This is
going to be a great year for Columbia.
OF course tbs. Everywhere business
is booming, men are employed, money is
plentiful and times are good The mass
es are happy. The Democratic politicians
alone are grumblng They flourish
best where there is most rubbish
and ruin and under cloudy skies,
whereas, the sun Of prosperity
causes them TO wither and fade. Let
The bells ring, and all good people honor
the Republican party. 1t has renewed
confidence and given genuine prosperity
to the Nation.
.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-23
DREAMS MAKE ONE FAT.
Nervous or Mental MaIndies Cured
by Them.

Nervous or Mental NaIndies Cured
by Them.
An English physician claims TO have
discovered a new and efficacious cure
,or persons afflicted with nervous or
mental maladies If such persons, he
says, can only procure pleasant dreams,
they will soon regain their health, and
his aim is, therefore, TO furnish them
with delightful dreams.
For this purpose he uses soft leather
zap, which covers the patients head
md ears, and leaves only the face un-
covered. Beside the ears are placed two
metal plates, which are joined by a
rubber tube to a photograph. The pa
.ient rests on a diyan in a dark roam
and in front of him is a sort of magic
lantern, from which are projected at
Drief intervals various enjoyable pic
lures. In this way, it is claimed, the
eyes of the sick person are delighted,
while at the same time his ears are
soothed by the vibrations of the phono-
graph.
AS a result, WEAKNESS comes upon
aim and is soon followed by slumber,
and it is while he is doing in this
manner that happy dreams are evoked,
hanks To the monograph and the ster-
sopticon. After this light slumber
.omes deep sleep. which, we are as
;ured, is always most beneficial.
Several tests of this kind have been
made with success, and it is said that
lot only are tired nerves refreshed by
his method, but that the patients body
llso rapidly increases in weight. That
pleasant sounds and sights are soothing
@ the nerves we have all known for a
ong time, but that pleasant dreams
nave a tendency to make persons fat
will certainly be news to the general
)ublic.- Exchange.