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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
"a BREEZY TIME"

"A Breezy Time" will be at the Aead
envy Easter Monday. AS a direct refu
tation of the statement that farce com
edies are dead, here comes "A Breezy
Time" 1t is an out-and-out farce com.
edy, put together simply and solely fol
the purpose of making as many laugh a,
possible and altogether out of the ques
tion the rise and fall of the American
drama. The piece has many more pretty
women than climaxes, more comic sur
prises than counter plots, and NOR,
catchy music than ingeniously worked
up situations, but to use the American
vernacular, lit goes 1T not only goes
but it goes with a rush."
This company has its own orchestra
of ten pieces. Reserve seats will be or
sale Friday morning. Usual price.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
RHEUMATISM!

People afflicted with rheumatism will
be able to throw away their crutches in
a very short time if they viii take
BARlUM ROCK SPRING WATER.
This wonderful water is natures own
specific for rheumatism and all troubles
that arise from impure blood VIZ
want everybody who has tried patent
medicines and prescriptions for their ills
to test Barium Rock Spring Water. 1t
has the Endorsement of the medical pro-
fessi0n.
w. O. Page, proprietor Pages Hotel,
Sanford, y. c.: Il have been using Ba-
rum Rock Spring Water for Rheuma-
tism and have derived great benefit
John X. Jones, Sanford, n. c.; Il
used the Water of the Barium Rock
Springs, for Inhammatory rheumatism
of very aggravated nature. My
joints were swollen, and my right lee
was drawn, and / COULD Non WALK
" FEhUUT CKUTCHES. About the
third day / used the water, / broke out
all over with something like measles
and in two or three days it left me
and | began to improve. My legs
Strengthened. ] heartily recommend it
to all those suffering with Rheumatism.
Ten gallons. delivered free, for $500.
Express ON Troutmans.
~ page booklet free.
BARIUM ROCK SPRINGS MIN
ERAL WATER co.
Barium Springs, n. G.
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The COURT MUST DECIDE
IL THE NEW BOARD WINS THEY
GET THE MONEY.
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION HELD BACK
Not Even Money Enough to Buy Fertilizers
for the State Farms Could Yesterday
be Obtained by The New
Board.

The executive committee of the new
board of directors for TIE pepitentiary
yesterday called on the State Treasurer.
At least, two of them did-Messrs.
Travis and Osborn.
And their reception, from all accounts.
registered slightly below zero.
The object OF their visit, however.
was very proper one. and such rs
Brother Worth must certainly have ex-
pected some day.
1t was to draw from the State Treas
ury part of the $4,000 appropriated by
the last Legislature for the support of
the penitentiary.
But when they made known their
wants Broi Worth said: NAY nay,
Pauline" or words to the effect
Asked why this step-fatherly con-
duct, he replied that the question OF
management of the penitentiary now
being in the courts, with the prospect OF
an early decision, he did not care to pay
out any money until he found out who
was legally entitled to receive it.
The act under which Messrs. Travis
and Osborn were proceeding in demand
ing this money expressly states that the
appropriation is for the support of the
institution, and shall be paid out by the
State Treasurer only on the order OF
the executive board. In view of these
facts and because of the further consid-
Grafton that the money is needed imme-
diately for the purchase of fertilizers fol-
the State farms, there was talk of suing
out a mandamus to compel Bro. Worth
to waltz up to the mark.
1t was finally decided, however, t.
await the settlement of the whole con
troversy by the decision of the Supreme
court in the Day case
In the meantime the penitentiary vii
have to worry along without thai
$4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
MISTAKES IN MACHINERY ACT.
Time for Official Statements From Cor
p0rations Has Passed

The new Machinery Act requires that
in making out the tax list the list
taker shall state 'the number of horses,
mules, jacks and iennies in one column;
goats, cattle, hogs and sheep separately
with the true value thereof.
This is of course mistake and Audi
tor Aver has very sensibly decided not
to regard ii in making out his blanks.
They will be made out as her5tofore-the
number of horses, mules, jacks and
jennies in separate columns.
Another mistake that may cause some
complications occurs in the sections re-
curing all corporations, including joint
stock associations, partnerships and tele-
phone and express companies doing bust
ness in this State to make out and de.
liver to the Auditor certain sworn state
ments in regard to its property and busi-
ness in the State, TO the end that such
property may be fairly and justly taxed
by the Corporation Commission.
Every such company. the Machinery
Act says, shall make out this statement
.'between the first day of January and
the twentieth of February" The act
prescribing this, however, did not become
law till March Sth, nearly a month after
the date ON Whlch IL says, the state
ment must be in the Auditors hands.
Whether the corporations interested
viii make point of this and refuse to
make the report is NOT known. Even
if they do, it will not relieve them from
taxation.
Much in the same condition are the
sleeping and refrigerator ear companies.
The act provides that they shall an
nually, between the first day of Janua-
ry and the first day OF April make
out and deliver to the AUDITOR revised
statement of its property and business
in the State. Now Saturday is the first
day Of April-the day ON wnlch ali
these statements should be in the Audi
tors hands, but will not be there for the
reason that the Machinery Act has not
set been sent out
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no MORE FOR PHILIPPINES.
Recruits viii Now be Taken Here On.
for Cuba or Porto Rico

A telegram received from the War
Department yesterday directs Major
Davis to discontinue the enlistment 81
men for service in the Philippines. But
enlistments for service in Cuba and
Porto Rico will be continued. Those
who enlist will be asked 10 nucate
their preference between these TWO coun-
tries, and such enlistments 'vIH be sent
to Columbus. Ohio.
Only white men are enlisted for SER
vice on these islands. Negro recruits
will serve only in the United States
Service in Cuba and Porto Rico, like
that in the Philippines is confined to
cavalry and infantry. Those who choose
al tiIlery service will be stationed along
the coasts Of this country.
Since the recruiting OFFICE has been
opened here, 53 men have been en-
listed.
-Four new recruits were enlisted here
yesterday-three white and one colored.
The white men are: James +. Adams,
Arttmus Grimes. and John l.. Jones
The colored man is Marshall Kendall.
Two men from Asheville, who re-
Gently enlisted were yesterday sent 10
Jefferson barracks, near st. Louis. They
will serve in the artillery. This morn
ing another lot of recruits will be sent
away Two Of them go to Fort
barancas. Fla. one to Jefferson bar
racks and the rest to Columbus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YADKIN
The Southern to Build Branch Line
From Albemarle to the Narrows.

A private letter from Albemarle, STAN
~ county, says that the Big Falls
property on the Yadkin river, just be-
low the Narrows, has been bought by
the syndicate which has within the last
six months purchased all the power
along the river at this point paying for
it about 100000 in cash.
1t is the purpose of the company to
establish here cotton mills and other
manufacturing enterprises, including
electric plants to furnish light and pow
er TO the cities of Greensboro, Salisbury,
Charlotte and other neighporlng points.
The Southern Railway will build a
branch line from Albemarle to the Falls,
distance of about twelve miles.
The syndicate back of this enterprise
is composed of New York and North
Carolina capitalists. DR.. Dillon Brown,
of Nfw York, is one of the largest
stockholders
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
A BOARD OF OFFICERS.

A board of officers met yesterday in
the Adjutant Generals office ard spent
the day adjusting the accounts between
the United States and the State Of
North Carolina in relation to quarter
masters. supplies. This board is COM
posed of Adjutant General Il. $. Roy
ster, Col j. c. l.. Harris and Major
Frank Brown. They were assisted in
the work by Maj Davis. the United
States Army officer ON duty here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
1T 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 Sarsaparilla with the ut
most confidence that its faithful use
will effect a cure. Millions take 1t as a
spring medicine, because they know by
experience it is just what the system
needs.
Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable,
sure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
WILL MAKE CUBA HIS HOME.
Octayius Coke Honorably Discharged
From The Military Service.

Governor Russell yesterday received
from the War Department an order
granting to Private Octavius Coke, Com
pany X, First North Carolina regiment,
an honorable discharge.
Mr.. Coke's discharge dates from
March 18th. He remained in Cuba and
will make it his home. At present he
has very pleasant and responsible po-
sition in the quartermaster's depart
nlent.
An order was also received yesterday
announcing the discharge of Fletcher II.
Doub, Company c, First North Carolina
regiment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
SERVED OUT. THEIR TERM.
Eight Niolatols of Uncle Sans Statutes
Leave for Their Homes

Eight United States prisoners yester-
day served out their sentences III the
penitentiary here and received their dis
charges. They took the first trains home.
One went to Athens, Ala; one to
Guntersville, Ala; one to Sulligent, Ala.
one to Fruitland, Ala; one to Tuscum-
hia, Ala; two to Florence, Ala, and
one to Kensett, Ark.
Most Of them We're sent up for moon
shining, though there was counterfeiter
and a postoffice robber in the crowd
On their release they received rail-
road tickets to their homes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
ILLICIT STILL DESTROYED.
1t Was Operated BY Man Named
Brantley in Nash County.

Deputy Collector J. T. III. Adams cap
tured and destroyed a 225 gallon illicit
whiskey distillery in Nash county. 1t
was the property of man named Brant-
ley, on whose property ii was located.
An interesting feature of this capture
was that Brantley was seen at his home,
and at the request of the officers, ac-
companied them to the illicit distillery,
where he held the light as the still was
cut up. He denied any knowledge of il
at first, but upon being pressed confes
sed that it was his property aud that
he had paid $50 for the outfit. This is
one Of the largest stills ever destroye
in this district.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
SPECIAL RATES
To Epworth League Conference in New
bern, n. c., April 60.

On account of this occasion railroads
will sell tickets as given below on April
4, 5, and 6, with final limit April IL:
From Durham, S6.65: Fayetteville,
$6.45; Goldsboro, $500; Greensboro,
$3.50; Henderson, S7.75; Kelford, $3.50;
Kinston, $115 Maxton, $50; Penn
broke. S165; Raleigh, 500; Selma,
S4.05; Weldon, $3.50; other points at
proportiohate rates.
The Norfolk and Southern will sell
delegate return tickets at half rates.
The fare from Norfolk is $3.50; Eliza
beth City, $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
A SMALLPOX SUSPECT.
Other Towns Taking Steps to Stamp
Out the Epidemic.

Out the Epidemic.
Another suspected case Of smallpox
was discovered here yesterday by City
Physician Wrenn.
The patient is negro woman living
on North street, in the community where
the first case of smallpox developed.
The case was promptly referred to DR..
Mckee. the Superintendent of Health,
but at o'clock last night he had made
no report on it.
The nine negroes who have been quar-
antined on North street ON account of
having smallpox We're yesterday after
noon released as cured. Before being
sent to their homes they were required to
battle thoroughly in water prepared for
killing any germs and to put on fresh
CLOTHES. BY this means all possibility
of their spreading the disease was re-
moved.
The negro who nursed these patients
is, however, still in quarantine.
The pest house on the Holleman farm
has been completed and is now ready for
the reception of smallpox patients
A new case of smallpox was yesterday
Several new cases have recently de-
veloped at Warrenton.
There have been no new cases reported
from Kinston since last Saturday So
far there have been eleven cases in
kinston and one at Georgetown. Thre@
of the cases in Kinston are still sick
the others are about recovered
About 1000 persons in and around
Kinston have been vaccinated, says the
Free Press. Next week compulsory
vaccination will begin The city board
of health has ordered 5000 additional
vaccine points for this purpose, making
10000 points purchased in all. The
pest house has been completed and all
patients were moved out there yesterday.
The report comes here, out there is
no verification of it, that Scotland Neck
has guarantined against Knston La
Grange is also talking of doing like
wise.
Newborn has provided free vaccination
and all citizens are asked TO come for
ward and be vaccinated. If this is not
done compulsory vaccination will be re-
sorted to. As further prevention of
the transmission of the smallest germs
the bringing of clothing or other mate
rial within the city limits from any place
infected with smallpox, for the purpose
of being washed or laundried, is prohil i
ted under a penalty of $50. The mayor
and city sanitary committee are author
lied to establish a pest house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially
Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of a good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. For sale by j. Hal
Bobbitt and Henry L. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the copartnership
existing between III. e. Johns and Il. L.
Gowan under the firm name of Johns
u Gowan has this day been dissolved, by
mutual consent. Mr., Gowan will contine
in business, and any persons having
claims against said firm will settle same
with him on or before March 9th
II. f. JOHNS,
X. Z. GOWAN.
I-w-4 w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30

Capt. b. r. Akin, of this city, has a
brother in the army now IN the Philip
pines. He is a member of Company Il.
2:'rd Infantry, which has been in all Inc
heavy lighting recently.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30

knowing that in the interval we will
probably forget what we intended to do.
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SPECIAL RATES

10 Raleigh April 9TH, on Account Of
Performance of Schalchi Opera Com
pany.
at Raleigh, \. c., April 9Th, the agents
of the s. A. L., between Middleburg
and Sanford, will sell round trip tickets
to Raleigh at rates based ON tariff 2,
.irc,,Iap A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
NOTICE. TO CREDITORS.

The undersigned having been APP
pointed, in an action, pending in the SUI
perior Court of Craven county, enti-
tied Farmers and Merchants Bank and
J.. II. Cutler VS.. The Stimson Lumber
Company" receivers of the defendant
company, hereby notify all creditors of
said company to present and file their
claims against said company, with them
at once.
Newbern, NJ c., Feb. 81, 1899.
ENOCH WADSWORTH,
s. G. ROBERTS,
Receivers.
311-30d
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30

For further information call or write
ii. 5. Leard, City Passenger and Tick
ct Agent, Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-30
BASEBALL NOTES.

Don't forget the A. and NJ. College
and Bingham School game at the A. and
NJ. Athletic Grounds ON Easter Monday.
10 ont and see a good game. 1t begins
at $50
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The Colcrs Of Autumn.

When you ask what colors are to be
worn throughout the autumn months
one can safely, answer: "Wear any.
thing that Is becoming, from black &c
white, touching all the colors on the
way" Heliotropes and violets are out
In new shades, and, when becoming
are stylish and pretty. Gray is much
worn: and has honestly won the name
OF "arlstocratic" as coloring. The soft
light grays are more worn than those
OF blush tint, and are mostly made of
solid color, and should be worn with
an ali-black hat trimmed in soft os.
trich and tulle effect. For very dressy
carriage OF calling wear, many women
affect the all-whi,e hat with the gray
gown, and invariably the hat has bird
of paradise In white as a trimming.
Many shades of blue are announced
for autumn, but are mostly worn in
the morning. The new tan shades
run much hghter.-Mary Katherine
Howard, in the September Woman, S
Home Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Hot Water.

Hot water has far more medical yir
tues than many believe or know. Be.
cause it is so easily procured, thou.
sands think it valueless. The uses oi
hot water are many. For example,
there is nothing that so promptly cuts
short congestion OF the lungs, sore
throat, or rheumatism, as hot water,
when applied promptly and thoroughly.
Headache almost always yields to the
simultaneous application OF hot water
to the feet and back of the neck, A
towel folded several times and dipped
in hot water, and quickly wrung out
and applied over the painful part in
toothache or neuralgia, wilt generally
afford promp relief A strip of flannel
or napkin folded iengtawise and dipped
in hot water and wrung out and ap-
piled around the neck of child that
has the Group will sometimes bring
relief in ten minutes. Hot water ia
ken freely half an hour beft re bedtime
is helpful in case OF constipation, while
it has a most soothing effect upon the
stomach and bowels. A goblet Of hot
water taken just after rising, before
breakfast, has cured thousands of in
and no more simple remedy
Is more widely recommended by physi-
clans to dyspeptics. Very hot water
will stop dangerous bleeding.-Nation-
al Farmer.
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No Success Without Love Of Work

"To win success in any vocation, the
present day, requires hard, persistent,
conscientious work, the best equip
ment that is possible, and the employ
ment of every resource that can be
commanded" writes Barton Cheyney,
in a valuable article on "The Young
Man and the Professions" in Ssptem-
Der Ladies' Home Journal. Given the
young mans manner, his personality,
Is factor that makes itself felt in his
work, while executive ability and
good, hard common sense are elements
of genius that should never be lacking.
The young man should clearly under
stand in advance that if he does not
have the capacity or love for work
there is no profession in which he can
win success. But, having this, he will
find great opportunities to make name
for himself and to earn larger pecuniary
rewards than men have ever before
been able to coin out of their bralns."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Brown Betty.

Pare, core, and slice six or seyen tart
apples. Butter pudding dish, and
put thin layer OF stale bread crumbs
at the bottom, then a layer OF the
apples. Sprinkle lightly with sugar,
add few bits Of butter and a dusting
of cinnamon, cover with bread crumbs,
then more apple. Proceed in this Or
der until the dish Is full, having lay
er of crumbs at the top add halt cup
of water to half a cup OF molasses, pour
over the crumbs and bake in moder-
ate oven for an hour. Serve hot with
sugar and cream or hard sauce.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
A Lesson in Natural History.

U. c. Advocate.
The recent failures of the Massachu
setts Benefit Life, an assessment organ
ization of large pretensions, and O
many others like it, remind one of the
pathetic story of the Hippopotam US
This gentle animal had been accustom-
ed to see hen broodlng over her chick
ems. One day while taking a walk he
observed brood that in some way had
lost their mother. "PoOr little dears p
exclaimed the tender hearted Hippo
potamus, while great scalding tears ran
down his cheeks, "have you lost your
protector? Never mind, will be a
mother to you;" and sat down on
them. The intenseness with which
some great societies, which, like DAN
iel Webster, are not dead yet, declaim
against the level premium insurance
companies, and invite confdlng
public to be sat down on, indicates that
the Hippopotamus still lives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07

should be chosen for cutting. In place
OF every one cut down a sapling should
be planted. In many of the tracts de.
vastated within recent years thousands
and hundreds of thousands of trees
have been destroyed and not single
oae set out to replace them. Yet we
have officials who can defend such pro-
ceedings It is appalling.
In the parts of the Old World that
claim to be enlightened the authorities
have been compelled to institute re-
forms, for there was a general alarm
oyer the drying of the springs and the
failure OF the rivers. The Rhine, the
khone, the Elbe, the Danube-in fact,
most of the important rivers of Europe
have subsided by several feet, and not
only the navigation. but the health,
convenience and industries of the peo-
pie have been correspondlngIy affected
To stay this devastation, to restore,
II coSSlOIe, IatnesS TO the SOIL and depth
to the streams, boards have been Great
ed to guard the forests, prevent destruc-
ton by chopping and by fire-our own
forests have suffered much from the
care'essness of hunters and miners in
leaving fires burning IN the woods-to
study the effects of soil, climate and
locality, and to plant literally.
Through the beneficent operations
OF the forestry boards districts have
been redeemed, idustries have been
preserved and restored, and the beauty
and prosperity of several lands affect
ed. We, who haye more natural adj
must be less wasteful or we
shall not have them long.