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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
BIGGEST RAILROAD DIVIDENDS ON RE-
CORD.

The Atlanta Journal says that the
payment of dividend of twenty-five
per cent by the Atlanta and West
Point Railroad is IAN unprecedented
event" 1t goes on to say That "the
dividend was paid partly out of the
profits of the last year and partly out
of the accumulated surplus of the
company" and adds that the West
Point to Atlanta road 'has never
failed to pay substantial dividend ey-
cry year"
North Carolina has a railroad-the
Wilmington and Weldon-that has paid
its stockholders dividend of eight per
cent for many years and in addition
thereto has paid them seven per cent
for several years, at least, ten, and last
year paid dividend OF 156 per cent.
1t was partly out of that years profits
but chiefly from accumulated surplus.
This is, we believe, unprecedented in
the annals of railroading. There is
no road in America that has been man
aged so proftably for its stockholders
as the Wilmington and Weldon. 1t
traverses a section that has made much
money on truck and tobacco, and its
management has been noted for its
and devotion to the rights
and interests of its stockholders. 1t is
well and prudently managed by capa-
BILE men and that is the chief secret
of its wonderful prosperity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17

efficient, honest and thoroughl GOING
official, but it was the system which bo
represented that was obnoxious
That it was politics" to have no.
groes filing important official positions
in the county, where they would como
in contact with the whites, was never
deemed am excuse by the people of
Craven that it was suffered at all is
remarkable.
That THE commissioners have
brought about under the law
the removal of Sheriff Hahn
white man, means not only
that Craven county will have no further
negro deputy sheriffs, but also indi-
Gates that the evolution has not been
finished, nor will it be, until Craven
county has all white men TO act in
public and official capacities TO rem
resent and uphold her interests and the
best welfare of her people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
THE SWEET GIRLS WRITING.
Saturday Review, Galveston.)

Saturday Review, GalvestOn.)
81 would respectfully suggest" said a
young Galvestonian in letter to his sis
ter, that the next time you write to
me you use a typewriter or employ a
Chinese laundryman."
The sweet girl is in New York spend
ing the summer. She writes one of
those right angled triangular fists" with
all sorts of curly-ma-cues that drive Il
man half crazy to decipher What she
wrote, or rather meant to write, was
Mrs. H has presented her husband
with the sweetest, prettiest little dog
you ever saw. They call him Billy"
Her brother read it: Mrs. H has
presented her husband with the prettest,
sweetest little boy you ever saw. They
call him Billy"
1t so happens that Mrs H has
been long time married and has no
children. She is well known In this
city. When the young man received
the letter he lost no time in spreading
the glad news that son and heir had
been born to the house of H. He
didn't discover his mistake until too late
to explain to all the people VINO had
been told the wonderful news. Now
he's wondering what Mrs. H will
say when she gets advices Of the report
that is in circulation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
SIZE OF OUR CROP.
o1lthern Tobacco Journal.

Southern Tobacco Journal.
Enquiry has been made of the internal
revenue bureau as to how many pounds
of tobacco were grown in Virginia and
North and South Carolina last year. The
reply of Commissioner Wilson is in effect
that his office does not gather statistics
with reference to the production off leaf
tobacco in the United States, by States
or by districts, and that the information
in part may be obtained from the De-
partment eff Agriculture.
The sad truth is that reliable statistics
as to the tobacco crop off these States
cannot be had anywhere The only way
to get figures worth having is to go di-
rect to the growers, as is done in Ken
lucky. but the governments of Virginia
and the two Carolinas do not think this
worth the trouble and expense. As 1t Is,
the size Of the tobacco crop in these parts
is all guesswork, and one guess is as
good as another.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
MORE GOLD DIGGING.
Ore Which Pans Out $40 to $50 Worth
Of Gold to the Bushel.
tMorganton News.)

Mr.. S. r. Puett, of Worry 2. o., in
this county. has probably the richest
gold mine yet discovered in this section
His mine is near the famous Pax Hill
Mines, but for richness the indications
are that it will eclipse anything yet
found up there.
Mention was made in these columns
Il few months ago of Mr.. Puett's having
worked a vein on his place for one-half
day, resulting in find of over one hun
dred dollars worth of gold. A few days
ago he took out ore from the same vein
which yielded. he says, from $50 to $50
worth of gold to the bushel Of ore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
THE BACKsLIDING BROTHER

De screech-owl screech FUN de ole barn
lof';
Iou drinked yo' dram sence you done
swore off,
En- you gwine de way
Whar de sinners stay,
En- Satan gwine ter git you at de Jeds-
ment Dayn'
TN de ole ha'nt can FUN de ole chuoh
wall;
you DIES so triain' dat you had ter
fall!
En- you gwine de way
Whar de birthstone stay,
En- Satan gwine ter git you at lie dedg-
ment Day."
En- | shake EN- SILVER,
En- | hunt fer kiver,
En- | say: Good Lawd, won't you
please deliver.
Kaze my hopes is vain,
En- | tells you plain,
Il drinked my dram fer ter ease my
paint
Den de screech-owl screech FUN de north
ensouth;
you drinked dat dram, en- YOU smacked
EN- south;
En- you gwine dc way
Whar de birthstone stay,
En- Satan gwine ter roas' you ut de
Judgment Daym
II l.. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
WHAT rs A REBEL?

IIIF.
We like to Hear the expansiomist
press speak of Aguinaldo and his men
as rebels.
What are they rebelIing against?
What is a rebel?
Were the Greeks at Marathon reb-
els?
Were the Russians rebels when they
resisted Napoleon?
If the United States should sell
Long, Island to Germany, and the Am
orleans now residing on THAT island
should resist, would they be rebels?
IL so. then are the Eilipimos rebels.
Otherwise not
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
HAYWOOD Is ALL RIGHT.
Waynesville Courier.

AdyHeSNIle 1puTIeT.
We notice several predictions from
newspapers in the State as to how
their respective counties will vote on
the Amendment. Probably it is in
order to let Haywood be heard from.
VIE are not counting on any great
number of Republican votes for it here
but we do expect every Democrat in
the county to stand by it. We have
not heard OF one who IS against it.
and we feel sure the Populists will
like their leader. George IL. Boggst
support the measure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
THE REVOLUTION OF CRAVEN
COUNTY.
Newbern Journal.

In another column will be found the
detailed proceedings of the county com
missioners involving a change o.
Sheriffs in Craven county.
The action of the commissioners is a
continuation of the White Supremacy
move, which commenced last November,
and Sheriff Hahn's removal is merely
the evolution which the people, the
tax-paying white people OF Craven
county, have demanded.
The change of Sheriff Hahn TO SHEER
iff Kinsey is an active and visible ex-
preston Of the wish of the white peo-
pie.
Personally, Sheriff Hahn has made an
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
WILL HELP THE STATE.
Scotland Neck Commonwealth

1t goes without saying that in no town
or city in the world the size of Raleigh
has there been such "A stupendous undof.
taking so successfully accomplished The
work will tell the world much aholt
North Carolina which has not heretofore
been known, and it will attract attention
to our State which in the end will result
in good
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17

The New York Tsribunes Ohio COR
respondencc shows that the Repuhli-
cans are nervous about carrying the
Presidents State. There is no doubt
of a big revolt against Hanna and
Imperialism. If Mclean can get the
benefit of it, he will win. He has
a Democratic revolt of small proper
tons on his hands, but it will not give
much trouble by November.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
Trusts RETARD PROSPERITY
Southern Tobacco journal.

But for the trusts there would be good
times for nearly everybody. las it is the
monopolists are the principal benefc.
iaries. 1t is not an era of general
prosperity. and cannot be with trusts II
control of the industries elf the country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17
EVERY ONE SHOULD HAVE IT.
Wilkesboro Chronicle.

1t is a creditable tribute to its edito",
and contains an abundance of inform1-
ton concerning the State and ITS clti
Zens. We must congratulate Brother
Daniels, and recommend that every
North Carolininan supply himself with 4
cepy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17

DeWitt's Little Early Risers perma-
nently cure chronic constipation, bilious
ness, nervousness and WORKOUT feeling;
cleanse and regulate the entire system.
Small, pleasant, never grippe or sicken.--
famous little pills" Bobbnt-W ynne
Drug Co., w. Fl. King & Co., Adams d
Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17

The employees Of the Asheville cotton
mills have presented handsome water
silver service to DIR. George Mebane.
former secretary and treasurer of the
mills.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
Cook L ODEE
CHURCHILL INTERVIEWED.
Fears tho south African War VIII II.
Bloody sad Protracted.

Pears the south African War Will He
Bloody aad Protracted.
PRETORIA, Nov. 27.-Through the
courtesy Of the Transvaal authorities
the correspondent Of the Associated
Press visited Winston Churchill at the
model school where be is confined with
the captured officers. Bayond a slight
bullet wound in the right hand he
seemed we'll and looked hearty.
Mr.. Churchill said the confinement in
the model school was close and severe,
but under all conditions be had no
grounds to complain. When asked re-
garding his general impressions he said
he had had many discussions with the
Beers as to the rights Of the war and
had been much impressed by the num-
Der who could speak English. He had
found that most Of them regretted the
conflict, asserting that it had arisen as
the result of Misrepresentation. So far
as he could learn, however, the spirit
Of the burghers in the field, despite
their privations, was most determined
and there was no chance for an early
peace.
Il fear" said Mr.. Churchill, "that
the struggle will be bloody and pro-
tracted."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

The sudden death Of r. &. Hills Of
Sioux City by accidental poisoning last
week may cause important changes in
some OF the newer railroad enterprises
Connected with that city. Mr.. Hills vas
An old resident OF Sioux City. one OF its
most steadfsat promoters and his name
was u household word IN this northern
country. At the time OF his death he
was genera manager OF the Sioux City
and Western railway and also officially
connected with the Sioux City and
Northern 30 long watched with interest
by Madison people. His successor 10
these circles is said to be S. j. Beals re-
ceiver OF the Sioux City and Northern
who Will 10 all probability be made
general manager OF the Pacific Short
Line IN place OF Mr.. Hills. The death Of
Mr.. Hills also will have u tendency TO
hasten the consolidation OF the Sioux
City and Northern and the Sioux City
and Western, which has been planned to
take place after the foreclosure sale OF
the Sioux City and Northern December
ii. and the probability ls that Mr.. Beals
viii be the general manager OF the sys-
tenn 6 mbraclng the two roads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
MESSAGE FROM WHITE.
Situation u JAdysmith Wednesday We
Unbalanced.

Situation ~ JAdysmith Wednesday was
Unchanged.
DURHAM, Nov. 27.-An official mes
sage from General White at Lady.
smith, dated Nov. %, says: Situation
unchanged. Troops we'll and cheerful"
The Natal Advertiser confirms the
report Of fighting near Willow Grange.
It says: Five thousand British left Est
court Wednesday afternoon for q recon.
naissance. They surprised tho Beers a.
3 O'Clock Thursday morning and occu-
pied the Boer position, bayoneting 80 Of
the enemy. .
At daybreak the Beers opened with
quick6rers. The British artillery was
unable to reach the BoeSS and the Brit
ish position therefore became untenable
and was vacated. Subsequently the
artillery was brought into action and
the Beers fell back. Their object hsv.
ing been attained the British returned
to EstcOurt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

According to we'll grounded reports,
several important changes are to be
made ia the officials OF the Chicago, Mil
vaukee and st Paul railway az the
result OF an appointment OF q new
q sistant general manager, w. g. Collins.
1t is said General Superintendent H. Il.
Williams will be assistant general man
sger. William j. Underwood, assistant
general superintendent OF the northern
district at Minneapolis, will be general
superintendent. with headquarters in
Chicago. Assistant General Superinten.
dent ID. l.. Bush will 90 to the northern
district, and w. w. Collins, superinten.
dent CT the Chicago division at Chicago
will go to Milwaukee as assistant general
superintendent in charge OF the middle
district.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

A. II. Thurness. Mgr, Wills Creek
Coal Co.. Buffalo. Ohio. writes: l have
been affected with Kidney aud Bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or
stones, accompanied by excruciating
pains. Other medicines only gave TEN
porary relief. After taking Foley's Kid.
ney Cnre, the result was surprising. A
few doses started the brick dust, little
fine stones. etc. and now ! have no pain
across my k'ddeys u feel like u new
man. Foley's Kidney Cure has done me
$1,000 worth Of good.
CHRIs. SCnuTZ
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
GENERAL SIR W. r. GATACRE.
Third division First army corps.

reported to be marching on Dordrecht,
whence 1t can operate and possibly in
tercept General Gatacre's advance to
reoccupy Stormberg junction, a STRAIT
egic point from which General Gatacre
can get in direct touch, through the
railroad. with General French at
Naauwpoort and thus with the British
base at De Aar.
Warned TO Stop It.
Further dispatches from Belmont
white flag by the Beers, are arousing
Indignation. The troops engaged are
bitterly complaining and it is feared
the result will be a refusal to give the
Beers quarter.
An incident similar to the one which
occurred at the battle Of Glencoe, when
an officer vas shot by a wounded Boer,
is reported by the London Times CORE
spondent at Belmont, who says that
Lieutenant Blundell Of the Grenadier
Guards was shot by q wounded Boer
whom he was tending. Such statements
appear incredible, but they are now
confirmed officially by the protest Of
General Methuen, who has sent q mes
sage to the Boer commander, saying:
II must ask you to warm your wound
ed not to shoot u officers. l must
warn you not to use dum-dum bullets,
or use the flag Of truce treacherously.
Such action is cowardly in the extreme
and l cannot countenance it."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Major Charles \. Howard. Captain Nc.
Clelland and Sergeant Butler, OF the
South Dakota regiment, were con
missioned captain, first lieutenant and
second lieutenant, respectively, il the
new volunteer army, and two Of them
were indo,sed by the republican organ
ization Of South Dakota. Represent.
alive Burke was assured by General
Corbin some time ago that il declina.
tions we're received from those named
the South Dakota representative would
be notified aud invited to make recon-.
mendatiors to till the places.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
rrHE DAILY LEADER.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER -. 1899.
OFFICIAL PAPER Of Clif End COUNTY,.
TRINA OF -suBsCRIpTION
The iut,ma,iou from certain quarters

The intlmation from certain quarters
that the criticisms Of Admiral Dewey's
course in dlsposing OF his Washington
house is inspired by political iealousles
is entirely beyond the mark. The Adj
miral ceased TO be q presidential posi-
bility the minute be surrendered his IN
d.viduality to President Mckinley in the
report Of the Philippine commission
issued a, re request OF the president to
assis, in carrying the Ohio election.
Tha. was the end OF Mr.. Dewey polltl-
cally. Anything he may have done
since vii, only be AZ incident to his first
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
SAW MANY B0ERS
A British Accommodating Force
Driven Back to Their Moot
River Camp.
Large Numbers Of Cape Colony
Farmers Joining Their
BOer Brethren
Removal of Distinguishing Marks
of Officers BeWilderS BOer
MarkSmen.

Moor RIVER, Natal. Friday, Nov. "a
A reconnaissance in force in the direc-
ton Of Highland Station has discovered
a big force of Beers with guns. The
Beers shelled and the British guns re-
piled.
The scouts also reported another
strong Boer force to the northwest Of
the camp.
The British guns have returned to
camp and the infantry has fallen back.
The mounted infantry is still out.
PRETORIA, Nov. 21.-An official dis
patch from the Boer laager outside
Ladysmith, dated Friday, Nov. "a, says:
1.-The garrison at Ladysmith was
strangely quie, yesterday. The can.
nonade today hardly evoked q response.
The balloon no longer scars. The third
big cannon. which the Beers have bap-
tized Suzerainty, was placed in position
today. The German officers arrived
last night.
THE Boer generals think they will
encompass the fall Of Ladysmith at the
end of this week."
LONDON, Nov. 2..-The news of the
death Of the khalifa and the final de-
feat Of the d%ervishers has been received
here with great joy. as a welcome off,
set to the serious situation in South
Africa.
The gravest news from Cape Town
comes from the northern part of
the colony, where it is now evident
numbers Of Dutch farmers have risen
and joined the invading Free State
torces in the Kerschell and Barkley
East districts.
A dispatch from Queenstown, Cape
Colony, General Gatacre's headquarters.
that 400 colonial rebels. in
Guiding an ex-magistrate Of Barkley
East. have joined the enemy" at the
latter place, and that the whole force is
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Attorney General Pyle OF South
Dakota has submitted an opinion TO In
surance Commissioner King TO the effect
that the insurance department has no
further control Of state mutual insurance
than that OK filing their arti-
cles Of incorporation and issuing certi-
ficates TO their agents. ard no power 10
examine into their standing and re-
lah,t.y
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
For HOarhcness.

Geo. A. Pontins, Upper Ssndusky, O.,
| have been using Foley's
and Tar for sore throat and
hoarseness and find it is the best remedy
l ever tried. 1t stopped the cough i'm
mediately and relieved all
CHRIS. SCAUTZ.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Representative Burke has been inqulr-
ing at the war department why South
Dakota has not received three COM
missions in the volunteer army to which
it was entitled under the apportionment
OF the secretary of wal. It appears that
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
s. ODEE,

You cannot get rid OF yellow skin,
pimplee. lusterless eyes, bad breath with
paint and powder. The only way Is to
take Rocky Mountain Tea. Cures from
within.
FRANK 81 TIL
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Il had dyspepsia tfty-seven years and
never found a-"e-ent relief till | used
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. \ ON l am we'll
and feel like 4 new man. writes s. j.
Fleming, Murray, Neb. 1t Is the best
digestaut known. Cures oil forms OF 10.
digesti 70. Physicians everywhere pre-
scribe it.
Conr e. nDrr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

DR.. n. II. Haden, Summit, Ala, says,
Il think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is q
splendid medicine. l prescribe it, and
my confidence in it grows with continued
use." 1t digests what you eat and
quickly cures dyspepsis and indigestion.
Cook q ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

The regular annual meeting OF the
State Historical Society Of South Da-
kots has been called TO meet at the
capito. building in Pierre ID Wednes-
day January 10. 1900, for the purpose
Of electiug a toard Of seven directors and
the transaction Of any other business
which may come before the society.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

There is a time coming when the
ste,eotyped report Of Gen. Otis that
the Philippine war is about to collapse
will prove true.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Ruel T.. Dana has sold out the Howard
Democrat to bis former partner, Levi u,
Wait.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

The University OF South Dakota at
Nermlll.on played the Nebraska uni
yerslty team az foot ball Friday Winning
BIZ a score Of 6 TO ,.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

You never know what form
OF blood poison will follow con-
stipation. Keep the liver clean
by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers and you will avoid trouble. They
are famous little pills for constipation
and bowel troubles.
Cook L OpEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

After exposure or when you feel q colo
coming on take q dose Of F'oley's Honey
and Tar. 1t never fails and will prevent
Pneumonia or Consumption il taken 10
tlme.
CuRIs ScIIrZ
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
Dress Goods.

The fabrics designed for wd
8 wear for this fall and wid
deserve high praise. They
artistic in coloring and des.I
attractive in quality, and |
prove satisfactorylin wear.
cap the climax. many beautil
fabrics can be sold a, popul
prices. In our Dress Goods 4
partment you will find such VI
K own fabrics rs the Gold Nd
a the Broadhead and the
Porte Wooden Mills p,oduc'i0l
prices ranging from 10 cents
SO a yard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
Silks andSatinS

\ In this matter of silks and
lsatins you will hear al. binds of
lciaims as to largest stock, low
1est prices. best styles, and SO on,
4 Believe rs much or as little ms
@you want to, but be sure to do
zone thing-visit this store and
4 see our new fall silks. That's
Nell we ask, and if you do il we
are likely to make the sale.
4 }. A. JOHNSON
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

For rent, new tive-room house. APP
ply to j. T.. DAILY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

Geo. Noland, Rockford, o.. ssys, "My
wife had piles forty years. De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. 1t is the
best salve in America" It heals every.
thing and cures all skin diseases.
Cook & ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27
Flax Jum Do Sig Cents.

DULUTH, Nov. 27.-Fireworks in fax
was witnessed on the board Of trade
during the day and shorts bid prices up
6 cents q bushel to $l.37H for Novem.
Der seed and as high as 81. 36H for spot
fax. They got about 10, 900 bushels.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-27

CHRIS SCHUTz.