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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

WANTED-A position by a young
man as designer on ladies' dress goods:
has been for GONE time connected with
one OF the most prominent mills In the
country and Is fully competent to take
charge Of help. Address l.. Box 1857.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

wANTED-Position AZ cotton mill
superintendent; ~ years Of age anS
has had IL years experience as super
intendent on both white and coIorea
goods. apply III. Box 1867.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

S3.UU per Udy. SsHsss% isdiss can 7 %ass :
tn 8 a m u
working for us in their own towns. Per-
manent business given. No experience
or capital required. Also clergymen'
teachers and others who cannot work
Iull time. employed in their spare time.
SEND stamp for particulars. CHAS. Z.
HASKELL & SON, Norwich, CT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

WANTED-Cotton Mil Manager of
large experience desires position mod
crate compensation VIII be accepted.
Inquire of BROWN BROS. CO.. 62 Ex.
change place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

MAKE MONEY-BY DOING MAIL
order business; cash with every order;
little capital required book, full m
structions. 20 cents; circular, GEMS,
PARAGON NOVELTY CO., Depart
ment, schenectady, N Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06
SITUATIONS WANTED.

by a graduate of Zurich Polytech-
mic, Switzerland. in mechanical and
electrical engineering. has O few years
shop and board experience, speaks Eng
lish, German, French and Holland
Dutch. Address, M" p. o. box 720,
Hartford, Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

AN IMMENSE SUMMER SELLER
by mail for exterminating mosquitoes,
nouns, Eles; small met ii lamp, neatly
poxed. 42c, sells $3.50. SIMPLEX
LIMP CO.. Brooklyn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-06

AGENTS WHO DESIRE TO INTRO
duce new, important household neces-
SHY OF sound commercial value, write
FOR particulars. DUNDEE MFG. CO., 10
A Park square, Boston. Mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

close to his battered side and who had vir-
tually taken possession of him In the face OF
an onvious and not too silent circle OF her
own sex Truth to tell, the chief would
rather have escaped He was but an in
different sailor and the Queens long. lazy
roll over the ocean surges was exciting in
his inner consciousness longing for cracked
ice and champagne. He had known her but
the few days the Queen remained in port,
coaling and preparing for the onward voyage
acrcss the broad Pacific but great func-
tionary of the general government had told
him pathetic tale the very day
of his first peep at the Royal Hawaiian
hotel had given him a capital din
ner at that famous hostelry, whereat she
appeared in charming attire. and in a flow
Of spirits simply irresistible, Her sallies OF
wit had made him rear with delight; her
mimicry of one or two conscientious but ac-
idulatcd danes who had come over on the
Queen, bound as nurses for Manila, had
tcked him to the verge OF apoplexy; but
when later she backed him into the coolest
corner of the lanai" with the plash of
fountain close at hand and the sweet
music of Berger famous band floating softly
on the evening air, and told him how her
father had loved to talk of his, the general S.
dash and daring in the great days of the
great war, and led him Cn to tell of his
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

shouted rapid orders and swung his big,
beautiful ship well out into the stream.
The guus Of the bennington Doomed q deaf
ening salute as the Queen turned her sharp
nose toward the open sea; and almost the
last thing Honolulu saw OF her human freight
was the tiny dainty, wlnsome little figure
In white waving "a spotless kerchief as in
fCud farewell Once clear Of the narrow en-
trance the big troop ship headed westward
toward the setting sun, shock free the reins,
as 1t were, and followed by less favored
craft, sped swiftly on her way, Witchie Gar
rison, the latest addition to the passenger
list, entirely at home, il not actually in
command
Leaning en- the generals arm an
hour later and deftly pilctins that be-
wilderei veteran up and down the
breezy deck, she came, just as
she had planned to come face to face once
more with Stanley Armstrong. Well she
knew that under the escort of that exalted
rank she was safe from any possibility Of
cross-question or interference. Well she
knew that had he heard of her sudden deter
mination to 60 to Honolulu she could not
have escaped stern nterr cation, possibly
something worse and her heart failed hei
when she realized that the man who had
gauged her shallow nature years before now
held a lash over her head in the shape of q
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

rollicking chorus to the crashing accom-
paniment of their band, and. when they
could take time to rest, the crowd ashore
set up a cheer The Hawaiian National
band, in spotless white, forming huge and
melodous circle on the wharf, Wed with
the musicians from the states in the spirit
and swing Of their stirring airs. "Aloha Oe!
Aloha Oe!" chorused the surging throng
aloat and ashore, as wreaths and garlands
tho leis of the islanders-were twined or
hung about some favorite officer or favored
man. The troops still held to service in
Hawaii shouted good will and goodby to those
ordered on to the Philippines. The Dudes
Of the Queen and the lads from the prairies
and the mountains on other transports an
chored in the deep but narrow harbor, yelled
soldierly coincidence to thu condemned to
stay. The steam of the 'scape pipe roared
loudly and belched dense white clouds on
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

high, swelling the uproar. Dusky little
Kanaka boys, diving for nickels and pad
ding tireless about the ship, added their
shrill cries to the clamor. The captain in
his natty uniform of blue and gold stepped
forth upon the bridge to take command,
and raised his banded cap in recognition OF
the constant cheers from the host ashore
and the throng of blue shirts on the fore
castle head. Then arose another shout, as
a veteran officer, in the undress uniform OF
a general, appeared upon that sacred bound,
and bowling TO the crowd, was escorted by
the captain to the end overlooking the
animated scene below and then the signal
was given, the heavy lines were cast off and
hauled swiftly in, the massive screws began
slowly to churn the waters at the stern
and gently almost imperceptibly at first,
the Queen slid noiselessly along the edge
OF the dock, TO the accompaniment OF
little volley OF flowers and garands tossed
from eager hands, and a cheer OF
godspeed from the swarm of up
turned faces, And then there uprose an
other shout, a shout of mingled merri-
ment, surprise and applause, for all on a
sudden there darted up the stairway frcm
the crowded promenade deck to the sacred
perch above, defiant OF the lettered warn
ing, Passengers are not allowed upon the
Bridge, dainty vision in hlmy white, and
all in the next moment there appeared at
the generals side, smiling bowing, blow
ing kisses waving adieux, all sparkle ami
nation. radiance and rejoicing, a bewtch-
Ing little figure in the airest, loveliest OF
summer toilets The Red Cross nurses on
the deck below looked at one another and
gasped Two brave army girls. wives Of
wounded Officers in the Philippines, who by
special dispensation, were making the voy-
age on the Queen, glanced quickly at each
ether and said-nothing audible, The general,
lifting his cap but looking both depreca-
tion and embarrassment fell back and gave
his place at the white rail 10 the new ar
! rival and colored high when she suddenly
turned and took his arm. The captain, try
| ing not to see her or to appear conscious OF
! this infraction of a stringent rule and in
yason of his dignity, grew redder as he
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

of the starboard side at any hour when the
crew were not washing down decks Arm
strong had been far forward about o'clock
one breathess night to see for himself the
condition Of things in the hospital under
the forecastle. The main deck was crowded
with sleeping forms Of soldiers who found
1t impossible to stand the heat below; so
on his return, instead of continuing along
the gangway, he decided to climb the iron
ladder from the main to the promenade
deck. 1t would land him at the forward end
on the starboard side. There he could smoke
a cigar in peace and quiet. 1t was high time
everybody was asleep.
But as his head and eyes reached the
level of the deck he became suddenly aware
OF couple huddled close together in the
shelter of a canvas screen and under the
steps leading aloft to the bridge. He knew
Gray's voice at once, and Gray was plead
ing He knew her tones Cf Old and she was
imperative ana listening with obvious i'm
patience, for almost at the instant OF his
arrival she spoke, low, yet distinctly. "Do
as l say; do as | beg you when we reach
Manila, and then ccme-and see how | can
reward"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

paper that mad vanity had prompted her to
write and send to the officer of the guard
the day that Stewart sailed What madness
it was, indeed, yet how could she have
dreamed it would fall into the hands of the
man of all others she feared and respected
the one man who, had he but. cared, could
years ago have had her love, the man who,
because he cared not, had won her hate!
And, now that he held or had held this
paper-nothng less than forged order in
her husbands name as aide scamp to
General Drayton, she could have covered
at his feet in her terror of him, yet braved
him with smiles, sweetness and gayety, with
arch merriment and joyous words quitting
for the moment the generals arm that she
might extend to him both her little white
gloyed hands. Gravely he took the left in
his left, while with the right he raised his
forage cap in combined salute to the woman
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

and to his superior officer. Grayely and
almost instantly he released it and listened
in helpless patience to her torrent of play
ful words, but his eyes were on the gem
erals face as though he would ask could
he, the general, know the true character of
the woman he had honored above all her
sisterhood on board in thus taking her to
the bridge whereon neither officer nor man
nor nurse nor army wife had presumed
to set foot on all the six days run from
San Francisco, as though he would ask if
the general knew just what she was. this
blithe dainty, winsome little thing that
nestled so confdingy-indeed, so snugly-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
CHAPTER NV.

Mid October. The Queen of the Fleet, the
finest transport of the Pacific service,
thronged with boys in blue at last or
dered on to Manila, lay at the wharf at
Honolulu, awaiting her commanders orders
to cast loose. In strong force and with stem
torian voices the Primeva Dudes joined in
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
CTo be Contlnued.)
BucI,lcn's Arnicn SnIye

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required 1t is guar
anteel to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Kuhn & Co
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

heard his name spoken by friendly voice.
and Mr.. Primes pleasant inquiry: Have
you no greeting for other friends?' Then
the hot blood rushed to his face and
showed even through the bronze as, turn
ing. his troubled eyes met full the clear
placid gaze OF Amy Lawrence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

nice line of buggies, wagons, harness,
farming implements, etc In this large
establishment it must not be supposed
that the business is limited to the town,
for it is not, the mail order system
being special feture of tine business,
and extending into the surrounding
counties. by which both a wholesale and
retail business is transacted. This es-
tablishment gives employment to nine
polite clerks, and customers are given
all the attention they may desire, besides
always finding prices here at the lowest
mark. The stock carried Is large, ana
as gentlemen of superior business quail
fications, they are destined to further
enlarge their trade; thorough going
they conduct their business with great
ability and upon principles of sound
mercantile integrity and hberallty'
They are certainly deserving of the es-
timation in which they are held ana
the results, attending their efforts ana
enterprise, and in conclusion Jet MS say
that they do honor to the line of husl-
ness they follow, and are a credit ana
support to the material and social pro
gress Of this time honored centre OF
trade
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HENDERSON.
The Highest Point on the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad.
GREAT TOBACCO MARKET
Which Sells Upwards of Ten Million Pounds
Per Year. Her Schools, Churches
and Business Houses are
Unexcelled. An
Able Bar

is grown in its greatest perfection, while
the cotton is of an unusually fine staple
and as money crop is excelled only by
its more fabulous priced rival of recent
years.
In addition to tobacco and cotton. the
cultivation of the cereals is followed by
great success; corn. wheat, oats, rye
barley. buckwheat, peas. beans, peanuts,
potatoes etc, grow thrifty and produce
well. The soil and climate are peculiarly
adapted to fruit growing.
VANCE COUNTY.
Vance county was created in 1881. II
is in north latitude 36 degrees ID min
utes. and west longitude IS degrees p
minutes, and is known as one of the
northern tier Of counties Of North Caro-
lima. It extends from the fertile Roam
ol1e Valley. ON the Virginia side lire Oh
the north, to the Tar River ON the south.
Il distance of about 80 miles, by from, II
TO IS miles wide. Area, about 7'425
square miles The county was formed
ont, Of the most desirable parts of Gran,
willie. Franklin and Warren counties. and
was created on a pressing need Of the
territory comprising it on account Of its
rapid growth and business necessities.
Population in 1890 was 1851. 1t is
now considerably over $4,000.
The county is most adyantageously
situated as to railroads. water power.
character Of soil. diversity of crops, and
healthfnlness of climate. Occupying as
it does an intermediate station nron the
rich table lands or plateau of the midiile
section, between the low fiat country OF
the east and mountainous region of the
west. it possesses every advantage Of
both Of these. besides enjoying many
others peculiar to this locality alone.
Three railroads traverse the county.
These are the Seahoard Air Line
Portsmouth to Atlanta). the Southern
(Oxford to Henderson,; the Durham and
Northern durham to Henderson,
Nature has done much for Vance
county and woven in wonderful man
ner many elements Of beauty and of
grandeur. Lofty hills. rolling valleys.
beautiful lakes. sparkling streams. ana
fertile fields dotted here and there by
thrifty farm houses. ail combine to make
this pleasant and profitable place OF
abode Here the yellow leaf, the golden
grain. and the fleecy staple all grow ana
flourish alike, and here the people are
prosperous and progressive, happy ana
contented As a country for Immigrants
to consider. Vance county offers many
inducements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

town, and these are filed with a very
large assortment of dry goods, notions,
shoes, and in fact everything that is
usually found in irst-claSs establish
ment. The aim of the house is to sell the
best goods for the least money, and to give
their patronsl every advantage that lies
in their power. Their goods are all
new, and owing to the large number of
people chat patronize this establishment
goods are never allowed 20 become shelf
worn.
The individual members Of the firm,
Messrs. Norwood II. Thomas and An
drew Il. Newcomb, are wide-awake,
progressive and successful business men,
whose career demonstrates their bust
ness ability and acumen.
The house proposes to keep at the
head of the procession, and will no
doubt do its share in aiding In the up
building and progress of Henderson. In
concluding the sketch Of this estimable
business firm it may be well to state
that as each year is numbered with the
past, it viii have brought greater and
renewed prosperity and success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WILLIAM b. SHAW,
Attorney.

Is a well-kn0wn and able lawyer or
North Carolina who is now an actiye
nractice at Henderson. this State. MI
William b. Shaw was born in Iurrituck
county in 1913, and is a son OF Henry
M Shaw. now deceased. Our subject $
father was the gallant colonel Of the
Eighth North Carolina State troops
and was twice d member or Congress,
and gave to his son an excellent educa-
tion. which our subject received at the
Virginia Military Institute from which
he graduated with the class of 1860, and
while student Of the institution the
corps of cadets of which orr subject
was a member was several times called
out to do battle for the cause of the
'sSunny Southland
Subsequently Mr.. Shaw read law I'M
der an able lawyer of Norfolk, Virginia,
and was admitted to the bar at Raleigh
in 1868, and in 1879 began active prac-
tice at Edenton, this State.
He removed to Henderson in 1891.
where he has since resided and praetic-
ed his profession. being numbered
among the best lawyers of that section.
Mr.. Shaw. has been an active Demo
crat since 1874, and has done a great
deal Of hard work in the campaigns for
the party, he being an able and fluent
speaker, and good campaigner.
He was n member of the Senate in
'74'75, AID in 1895 was appointed by
Governor Carr as solicitor for the third
judicial district
Mr.. Shaw is numbered among the best
and most influential citizens OF Hender-
son, and is a prominent lawyer Of North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
KENNETH w. EDWARDS.
RpgiSfer of Deeds.

Is the gentleman who is accorded
the honor of carrying the first Demo
cratic banner into the office of register
of deeds from a vote cast by the people
Of Vance county. Mr.. Edwards is "A
native of the "Old North State, having
been born within four miles of Hender-
son. He received his primary education
at the public schools of the county, and
subsequently became engaged in the
mercantile business at Oxford, where
he remained for a period Of five years,
when he decided to become tiller of
the soil, and purchased a very fine farm
in Vance county, where he has since
continued to reside, being numbered
among the most successful and enter
.priSing citizens of the county.
Mr.. Edwards has always been aifili-
ated with the activity of the Demo-
cratic party, and campaign never
passes without his using his power and
energy for the onward march to sue
cess Of the Democracy of North Caro-
lima.
In 1898 when the best men Of the
State We're being called to take the
Democratic banner, with the words
White Supremacy" inscribed thereon
and march to victory through the hottest
political campaign ever waged in the
history Of the State, Mr. Edwards was
chosen by his party to make the race
for his present office, and give the good
people Of Vance county Democrat oil
the truest type as their register of
Deeds. Mr.. Edwards was elected by a
majority of %, having overcome large
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JAS. II. LAssFTER & CO.,
Dry Goods. Shoes and Groceries.

Dry Goods, Shoes and Groceries,
BY nothing is the standard of com
munity SO well established as by the
continued existence of her business
houses, and it would be difficult In
deed for the industrial recorder to find
am instance that would be more readily
accepted by well informed business men
and the general public, than the above
named house. one Of the ahettors and
mainstays of the great prosperity that
has visited Henderson. now one Of the
most important supplying centres Of the
State. This business was established
in 1861 by James III. Iassiter, and un-
der his personal supervision it contin-
ued to grow, and in 1896 it was chang
ed to the present name, The company
now occupy their own buildings, which
consist of four handsome stores on Main
street. 30x100 feet in dimensions, and
two stories high. The first is devoted
to heavy groceries and farming utensils,
the second to dry goods, notions, ladies'
shoes, etc, while in the third we find
a fine line Of gents furnishings, fine
shoes, etc. In the fourth Is handled a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE DORSEY DRUG co,
Wholesale and Retail.

If may be truly said that no class OF
houses exemplifes more the Importance
and prosperity of a community than sue
cessful and progressive drug establish
ments. OF such an axiom the career
of the above house is evident proof anu
in it is read the marked prosperity that
is today a feature of trade at thaI
point. The Dorsey Drug Company
which is the largest drug establishment
in that section of the State, was IN
corporated July i. 1897, with a capital
of $4,000. and the privilege of 1ncreas-
ing it to $4,000.
The officers are Melville Dorsey, pres
ident; VIM. r. McNair, treasurer, and
Alex S. Davis, secretary,
Mr. Melville Dorsey, the president OF
the company, has been in the drug bllsl-
ness since 1869 and is one Of the Oldest
druggists of the State.
Mr. Davis. the secretary of the COM
pany. has had an experience in the drug
line dating back TO 1888. and was for
some time an apothecary in the United
States navy.
The stock of goods carried by this
company is very large, amounting to
upwards of $4,000, and embraces every
thing to lee found in mammoth estab-
lishment of this character.
The store is very large, and is replete
with a fine line Of drugs. chemicals.
oils, paints. proprietary remedies, drug
gist sundrics. etc. with special care to
the laboratory from which are taken
the chemicals to compound the prescrip-
tions, which department IS one of the
main features of their large business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HENRY MACY.

Agent of the SeaBoard Air Line.
Few men in this section are better
known or are more universally esteemed
than the wide-awake and progressive
gentleman whose name captions this ar
ticle.
Mr. Macy is a North Carolinian and
first saw the CLEAN of dawn at Raleigh.
For quarter of century he has been
in the employ Of the Seaboard Air Line
Railroad, beginning rs agent mt Macon
and has gradually worked his way up
the ladder until he was appointed agent
nj this point thirteen years ago.
He is Il gentleman of pleasing address,
a hard and faithful worker in the in
terest Of his company, and has made le'
gions of friends III Henderson by his
polite and courteous treatment of the
roads patrons. He is ever ready to do
all in his power to push Henderson to
the front.