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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
TIE WATER QUESTION AGAIN
The Board of Aldermen Decline to Pay
For the Sulphuric Acid.

The board Of aldermen will resist paw
ment of the full amount of the city:s
water rents to the Water Company here
for the months of January. February
and March. During this quarter the
water was contaminated with sulphuric
acid, which penetrated the pipes passing
near Caralcigh mills
The city's contract calls for ''pure and
wholesome water This the aldermen
contend was not furnished and they de-
cline to settle the bill unless Il proper
reduction is made. As the Water Com
pany declines to make any reduction the
matter may go to the courts.
The Water Company sets up in its de-
fence that the contamination was one
that they could not forsee or prevent bv
any reasonable diligence or care. Ii
further says that il it makes Il reduc-
ton for the city it will have To do the
same for each individual customer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11

he first tomatoes seen this year
graced the News and Observer editorial
sanctum yesterday morning and were the
envy OF all behollcrs. They were sent
with the compliments of Mr.. Il. s
Skinner, superintendent OF the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical college farm
They were as delicious to the taste as
they were beautiful to the eye The
Agricultural and Mechanical college is
success with big S as long as it
raises such prize tomatoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet,
ingrowing nails, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package
free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, n. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove. Fla, says there has been
quite IN epidemic of diarrhoea there He
had severe attack and was cured by
four doses Of Chamberlain's 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-Wynne Drug Co. and Ii. II. Hicks,
Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
RECTOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Sermon Tomorrow Concentrating DIR
Marshalfs Long Passionate.

: There will be a special service to-
morrow "wednesday afternoon at 6
O'Clock, ut Christ church. to commcm-
CRATE the coming of DIR. Marshall as
rector OF the Parish twenty-five years
ago. 1t is hoped every member of the
congregation will be present and join in
TINS expression of love and appreciation
OF his long and faithful service. Other
friends who may feel an interest in the
occasion, will have Il most cordial wei
come.
DIR. Marshall. for this quarter of a
century. has gone in and out among the
people of Raleigh ever ready to do good.
and shares in their joys SORROWS and
doubtless many, not Of his own people,
will join in the wish for years of happy
service still, and will unite with the
members of Christ church in doing him
honor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county commissioners were in SEES
sion all day yesterday hearing complaints
relative to the valuation Of property
in the county for taxation. There were
fewer complaints than have ever before
been known and fewer changes We're
made. Complaints as to the valuation Of
property in Raleigh township will be
heard next Monday at II O'Clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
VOLCANIC ERUpTlONS.

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them, also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Felons, Corns,
Warts. Bruises, Burns, Scalds. Chappcd
Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 25cts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

Centre Lodge, No. 3 Knights Of
Pythias installed the following officers
to serve for the ensuing term at their
meeting last might:
c. c., G. j. Turbeville; V. c.. J. b.
Green; Prelate. w. S. Moye; Master at
Arms. H. w. Smith: Master of Work.
G.. II. Beine: |. G.. S. NJ Terrell; ..
G., T.. Il. Broughton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
209 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
RALEIGH. y. G.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Commissioners of Wake county will
meet in the city of Raleigh. y. c., on
Monday. the 18th day OF July, 1899, at
II O'Clock Il. M. to revise the TAX list,
under section 2415 of the Public Laws
of 1899. All persons desiring to be
heard relative To the valuation ana as
sessment of their property for the year
1899, must appear before the Board on
that day.
JULIUS LEWIS.
Chairman, Etc.
Raleigh, \. c., July 10, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
SALE OF CITY OF RALEIGH
BONDS.
CAPE FEAR AND NORTHERN
RAILWAY

Is Now Open for Business.
Trains leaves Apex for Anglers daily
Except Sunday with comfortable
coach, upon the arrival of the south
bound $. A. l.. local passenger train.
Train leaves Angler daily Except
Sunday in time to connect with the
s. \. l.. northbound local passenger
train for Raleigh.
GEO. Il. LENNON.
Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
S34,992.I4

leaving balance remaining OF the APP
preparation of only $15.0OI.S Sc. which
is insufficient to pay the indebtedness
of the States Prison arising after
January LIST, 1899, and prior 10 March
7th, 1899.
Wherefore defendants ask Judgment:
That the $676.61 paid as interest be
credited on the warrant, and that AS to
the mandamus prayed by plaintiff they
be dismissed with their costs
Or, in the event the writ of mandamlls
shall be granted as prayed, that the
plaintiff be directed to transfer to the
credit of the defendants. out of the
fund in his hands arising from the
Sale of the bonds, an amount equal
to that applied. by him ont of the in
come Of the States Prison since .Janu-
airy LIST, 1899, to the part payment OF
the Indebtedness Of Mewbor1le. which
said amount when so transferred shall
be applicable to the payment by defend
ants OF the indebtedness or said States
Prison arising since the 1st day of
January, 1899
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11
SALE OF ELIZABETH CITY
BONDS.

Sealed bids will be be received until
> O'Clock p. IN. Saturday, July 18th,
1899, for all or any part of $4,000 to
$4,000 five per cent bonds of 500 each,
issued by the corporation of Elizabeth
City, for street improvements. First
ten of the series to be paid in two
years after issue, and ten every year
thereafter until the whole are paid.
Interest on the whole amount payable
The right Is reserved
by the city to reject any and all bids.
No bids need be below par
BY instructions of the Board of AL
dermen.
]. L. SAWYER,
j. Il. FLORA.
Il. r. WILSON,
Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.,
The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce will be held this
Tuesday, at $50 p. M, in the Mayor 5
office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-11

'Louisburg is coming to the front ran
Idly said Mr.. Wiley Person. ''Never
IN the history of the town has there
been so much building. At least $50
0oo VIII be spent there this summer on
new buildings. Yes. Lousburg is en-
Joylng an era of growth and prosperity
such as she has never before known"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-19
(Continued,(


Then the drawlns-room door closed,
and Ramo stood in the dark, leanugS
over The balustrade OF the great we'll
staircase, listening intcptly till he saw
door open, and flash OF light came
oui, shining on the round, full face
Of the old butler, and the keen tea;-
ares OF Charles, the tootman. the lat
ter bearing tray OF silver chamber
canileStickS.
Ramo glided away, and the two ser
wants bore the tray to the drawing.
room, asked If they would he wanted
again, and retired.
Goodnight, dearest" cried Katrine,
kissing Lydia aftectionately. Il con
sratulate you. am not Jealous.
Goodnight, Mr., Girtle--how tired you
must be. she said. shaking hands,
Good might, Mr.. Arts. Good-nlght
Mr. Capel. congratulate You
heartily. Good-night,"
Five minutes later the great draw
ingroom was as still as the chamber
Of the dead, and in the dark house-on
staircase and In hall--statue and pic
ture looked on, and the knecllng idols
crouched with their eyes closed TO
what was passing, while the great
bronze centaur stood with uplifted
club, ready to strike there, where he
seemed to be on guard, at his dead
masters door.
But he struck no blow. and the
night passed and the morning came
4 dun driZzling morning when the
fog hung low; and 1t was still like
night when Preenham, the butler
knocked heavily at Mr.. Critics door
The old lawyer drew the wire, and
the night-latch allowed the butler 20
rush in.
Hot water Prcenharn ?" said the
old man
For Heavens sake, got up. sir and
III call Mr., Capel, sir" painted the
butler
" hat! Something wrong""
Yes. slr--quick! I'm afraid there's
murder done
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-19
CHAPTER TX.
Another Discovery.

Ii was precisely as the butler had
said. There was the window open =
a window looking out on 10 some
leads, and beyond them the low houses
Of news which ran at the back.
There, at short distance from the
bed. was the eolonel's faithful servant
In pool of blood. with a koorkree---
one OF those ugly curved Indian
knives clasped tightly In his hand.
Dead" said Mr.. Critic; and then,
rising quickly. he ran to the further
portal, drew back the curtain. and
found the iron door closed.
There has been a terrible struggle
here" said Capel. Look"
He pointed to where. plainly seen on
the white connterpane that half
covered the heavy valance. there was
the mark 81 bloody hand that had
caught the quilt and dragged 1t a lit
tie down.
Yes" said Mr.. Girtle. looking
about at overturned chairs, small
table driven out OF it's place. and a
carriage clock swept of and lying on
the floor. Yes. there has been a ter
rible struggle
He looked at the dead man. and then
in the direction OF the strong chamber.
Artis saw. and said. maliciously:
Murder must mean robbery"
'impossIble!" said the lawyer. THE
door Is shut. Stop. Let me see." and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-19
! The Dark House
G. MANVILLE FENN!

information to those around hiln, and
then went On,
There WAS no answer. 81 went IN
and Charles WAS not there"
Not there" said Mr. Critic,
quickly.
No sir The bed had not been slept
IN. His livery was On the rhalr by Il
and mis- cupboard was open whore he
keeps his private clothes"
This Is strange" said Mr.. Critic
Go on.
Yes, sir. thought perhaps he had
lot himself out through the area gate
sir. He has done such things before
and at time like this | must speak
plain"
Yes Let me have the truth. Go
on.
Il was very angry, sir. and meant
to tell you, FOR 1t seemed dlsgracetul at
such a time
Go on"
Il will, SIR" taltered the butler, but
YOU must not furry me. have had
a shock"
Let him so on his own way, Mr..
Capel," said the old lawyer.
Preenham gave him grateful look,
and continued:
Il thought I'd go and speak to Mr..
Ramo. aud then | met cook aud
Anne"
we were on the mat, MIR. Pr6en-
ham" said a husky voice from below.
Yes, Mrs. Thompson, quite right,
and they went on to the kitchen while
| went up into the hall and undld the
bolts of tho front hall door, and let
down the chain"
"Yes-exactly."
Then ! went up. str, to see II Mr.,
Ramo was at masters door"
Yes, go on, said Capel. excltedly."
And when ! came to the door. sir.
found 1t was aiar; and though |
listened. | could not hear sound
So pushed the door against the big
curtain, and called softly, 'Ramo! Mr..
Ramo! but there was no answer; and
then felt a bit alarmed. and after
waiting moment went down and
got a light
"Wen2"
Il called again, sir, twice; and then,
pushing open tho door. pun of wind
nearly blew out the light"
Wind" cried Mr.. Critic; and he
took a step toward the door.
stop a minute, sir, please" said the
butler, appealinely. Il went In quickly,
and the first thing | saw was the cur
tain dragged aside and the window
open.
Yes so on" cried Mr.. Critic, for
the butler was trembling SO that he
could hardly speak.
And the next, slr.-l nearly fell
over him there was poor Mr.. Ramo
--lying--in n pool OF blood"
"Ohn
The cry came from Lydia as she tot
tered and chung to Katrine, calm amid
the horrors OF the recital
Il put the candle on the floor, sir,
and went down on my knee beside
him." cried the butler, growing more
and more agitated. Look" he sail,
plteously, pointing to his trousers and
his hands. Il touched him, sir but he
vas dead, sir. dead, and came up then
and alarmed the house.
Arts looked at the butler narrowly,
as his eyes wandered from one to the
other.
Have you been in since, Preen-
ham,"
No, SIR went and got the candles,
and 1T all | could.
Capel was about TO rush into the
room. but he stopped on the threshold.
Miss 'Enghlen Miss Lawrence
this Is no place for you. Pray 30 back
TO your rooms"
Yes said Katrlne. slowly; Mr..
Capel Is right. Come, dear. with me.
She passed her arm round Lydia,
and the two seemed to fade away into
darkness. as Capel. Mr.. Critic. Artls.
and, lastly. the butler went into the
room.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-19
CHAPTER VIII.
The Horrors OF a Morn

BY the time Mr. Critic was partly
dressed and had hurried out on the
landing, Paul Capel and Gerard Arts
had left their rooms, ready 10 question
him upon the cause of the alarm
Il don't know he said trembling
"Preenham came and reused me
speaking Of murder aud bless my
soul! | did not know you were
there, Miss Lawrence too"
Katrine and Lydia had joined them
there on the landing Of the second
loor, where a chamber Candlestick on
a table was almost the only light
for that which came through the
ground glass at the top Of the stair
case was so much yellow gloom.
"One of the maids--Anne--c came and
woke me, said katrinc, speaking very
calmly, as she looked from one 10 the
other. the most collected Of any one
present she said there was smething
wrong"
She woke me too" cried Lydia
Nho was trembling yIsIbly and looked
" a sallow gray.
Mr.. Critic. viii you come down."
Il was the buffers voice, and Paul
Capel ran quickly down the stair to
he drawing-room floor, wnere the
old butler, CHASTITY pale, with his hair
sticking to his forehead, had lit half a
dozen candles, and stood them, some
IN a table. some on the pedestal Of the
great bronze group outside Colonel
Japel's door.
What IL 1t? Speak, mani" cried
APPEL.
The ladies! Don't let the ladies
COME"
Ii was too late; they were already
there; and the women servants were
limly seen in the gloom at the foot
Of the stairs.
But what Is wrong?" cried Capel
II"
The butler passed his hand over his
humid face. and looked pteously from
one to the other.
Freeman, Speak. man! AT once"
said Mr. Critic, sternly.
i woke at half past seven. slr." he
said, in a trembling voice, "and won
Tered that | had not been called at
seven. Mr.. Ramo, sir. always rose
very early. and called me and Charles;
but ! was not surprised. for since
masters death he has slept outside his
door, ! think-I'm almost sure
though never said anything to"
Man, you are torturing u.s." cried
Capel.
Give him time said ArtIs, who
looked nervous and strange
Yes, let him speak" said Katrlne.
Go on, Mr.. Preenham. and tell us"
Thank you, ma'am, WILL" said
he butler: "but--but would you ladies
20 back to your room or the drawing
room: I've something something-"
I'm not child" said KatrIne
Lydia, dear, you had better 60"
Il will stay with you" said Lydia
laying her hand upon Katrine's arm:
and after helpless look round, and
4 motion OF his hands, as II he washed
them OF any trouble that might come
the old butler went on.
Il didn't take much notice. as we
were late last night. but as soon az
was dressed ! knocked at Charles's
door-he sleeps In a 'urn-up bedstead
In the servants hall"
The old man directed this piece OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-19
WANT MORE DAVIDS
DR.. TALMAGE SAYS EVERY COM
MUNIrY SHOULD HAVE ONE.
UNUSUAL TEXT CHOSEN

The People, Declares the Great Divine,
Need Energetic Christian Leaders
in Their Fight Against Satan
Lesson of Value Drawn From the
Old Prophet.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

but she is also the oldest vessel in the
American registry, having been built
in 1903, at Amesbury, Mass.
Although "a years old. the Polly.
barring accidents, is good for many
more years of service, and since she
has been "new-topped" she looks as
good as most of the coasters sailing out
of Bangor.
She is only 81 feet long, 15 feet beam
and feet deep, registering As tons.
She was built of the best white oak.
and the quality of her materials and
workmanship is shown in her remark
able state of preservation to-day, after
nearly century of battling with the
seas. lumber freights and British men
of-war.
1t was in the war of 1872 that the Pol
ly won lasting fame as a warrior. She
was privateer, and her log showr
that in war she captured IL British
ships. all much larger than herself
Her guns were few and small, but she
had great crew, not in numbers, but
in courage and seamanship.
Once. while her captain lay sick in
his berth. the Polly's crew, contrary
to orders, tackled great British ship,
with the result that the Polly was
captured. but her master soon retook
her. and ever since then tlsIil she has
sailed under the stars and stripes.
Most of the Polly's original timbers
are still in her frame. and considerable
of her original planking also remains
intact She is engaged now in coasting
between Bangor and Boston, although
her master, Capt, d. A. Mcfarland. OF
Portland, says she is fit to go any.
where.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
MEDALS FOR FIGHTERS
Brtttsh Government VIII Distribute
Many of Them In Illinois and
Her sister States.

About 400 silver medals ordered by
the British parliament will be sent to
Chicago in a short time TO be pre-
sented TO men who We're once in the
military service of Queen Victoria.
Many of thr;u live in Chicago, while
of lllinoiS.aud neighboring STATES. but
in spitr ui the fact that they have cast
their lot with the American republic.
each man will be presented with a
handsome souvenir of his former al
leeiance.
The medals are for those who, serv-
ing either in the British army or the
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
Pre..rx,nx Dead poai...

The. success in preserving dead bodies
that has been achieved by Naples sur
geou, DR.. Il. Manini. has excited the
wonder OF European physicians. He
uses u series of special baths, without
incisions or injections. The first OF the
three stages OF provisional desiccntion.
which keeps the body in a condition
for ready dissection by the anatomist;
the second is pctrifnction. giving the
hardness of marble in u few hours, md
the third is the restoration of natural
color, fiexibility and freshness, 80 that
the subject appears to be simply sleep
in0.-Chicago Chronicle.
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

Canadian militia, took part in the de-
fense of the Canadian territory in the
Fcnian invasious of 1866 and lSsE.'whcn
Gen. O'Ncill, at the head OF a force of
lrishmen, enlisted to strike at Great
Britain by taking possession of Cam
ada, crossing the border from the
United States near Niagara falls. Both
attempts were failures.
Maj. Francis Lapoint, of 81 Market
street, Chicago. served through both
inyasions. He has been notified by the
secretary OF the department of militia
of Canada that the medals have been
prepared and will be sent to Chicago
for distribution. Maj. Lapoiut will for
ward to Canada the names of all the
veterans who report to him and pre-
sent their claims for the honor. \
movement is on foot also to form an
association in Chicago of Canadian vet
Grams for benevolent purposes and to
keep up the memory of old days.
The medal to be given is suspended
on ribbon from n silver bar bearing
the date, "lS66" or "ls'o." or both il
the recipient took part in both ,lghts.
The medal shows the British flag sur
-oundcd by wreath, with scroll on
which is the word, Canada" Maj.
APPOINT said he had not yet been in
ormed us to the date when the SOU
yenirs will arrive,
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
GREEN SICKNESS

II rather . common disease and is met with
amongst young women. 1t IL caused from an
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
THE OLDEST WARsHIp.
Ansient sshoOne Which Did service
IN the War Of 1912 &. StiIl
IN COmmis.ion.

OF all the ships that sail the seas
there's none can match the Polly. I'm
like most Pollys, this one is far from
being pretty. She is little roiy-poly,
stub-toed schooner, with thick planks,
a strong frame and a bilge as square
as a box What she lacks in beauty
and grace she more than makes up in
rugged usefulness.
The Polly is not only the oldest ac-
tive vessel afioat that ever carried the
American flag in a naval engagement,
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

cure Euars ntced in every case undertake
when a cure Is practicable and possible. Gonor'
rhoea elect and Structure speedily cured with
DR. Records French Remedies. Recent cases
permanently cured within THREE DAYS. No
Cubebs, Sanda,Nood Oh nor Co.
pAlba used.
Spermatorrhoea, Seminal Losses. Night
Emruissions, Insomnt. Dependency, radically
Hospital, Paris
Reference Over 5000 patients success
fully cured within the last ten years. Can refer
to patients cured, by permisaion. Investigate
once. ,-Wy Seventeenth street. near
chsmps, Denver, Colo.
Rngiish, French. German. Polish Russian
aud Bohe spoken.
Consultation and Ons Examination, FkEE
Correspondence soitcatet-Strict,y eonhdeutia
Daily camera., 1899-08-24
nlina MaoaaaMxers.

The wootsawyers OF Atlanta, Ga, 2oC
In number, have formed II trust and
have raised the price Of saving stove.
wood from rs cents TO one dollar per
day. Every member Of the organira
tion IL blind man or cripple.--Chi
caro- Journal,
Daily camera., 1899-08-24

plOOO Qlsea1e ChlOrOsl1
can be cured by
HUDYAN, the great
vegetable remedy for
the blood and neFvea
HUDYAN viii en-.
hch the blood and give
It back its healthy. rcd
color. The blood being
in . poor condition,
none OF the organs Of
the body are properly
Aourished. H q D.
YAN viii cause the
ArA A.