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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NEW YORK, WILMINGTON,
N. G., AND GEORGE
TOWN, S. c.
LINES.
W. P. Clyde and Company, General Agent:
No. S. Bowling Green New York, No. Il.
South Whaves, Philadelphia G.
Eyer Traffic Manager. New York
City and II. G. SmalIbones.
supt. Wilmington NC.

AS the commercial and industrial in
terests of Wilmington are so large and
varied, it is a matter of necessity that
her transportation facilities and ship
ping interests should be correspondingly
4 large, and it is to ocean navigation and
her excellent advantages as seaport
that the city of Wilmington owes her
present and past prosperity. The carry
ing trade of the city is one of the most
important in the country, and especially
deserving of consideration in a work like
this
Of the several steamship lines connect
ing Wilmington with other ports, the
Clyde Steamship Company is by far the
the most important. The steamships
used on this line are the Oneida, the
Geo. w. Clyde and the Pawnee, which,
according to the requirements OF busl-
ness, form a weekly fast freight line be-
tween the two cities and via their con-
nections, carry property under through
bills of lading, and at lowest through
rates between New York and interior
eastern cities and Wilmington, and inte-
rior cities in North and South Carolina.
Bills of lading are issued to all parts
of the world.
The officers Of the company are: Mr..
T. G. Eyer of New York, traffic man
ager, and Mr.. H. G. Smallbones, of Will
mington, superintendent. Both of these
gentlemen are fully conversant with the
:sshipping public and are able to afford
ISf lilterS thes very lowest rates of freight.
\ IT is with pleasure that we are able to
commend TINS nne to the public being
as it is thoroughly equipped and eff
GENTLY managed The impetus given
to the industries of this community by
the capital and enterprise of this COM
pany is not unrecognized and the gen.
eral consideration with which it is re-
garded is the natural outgrowth of a
career, which ever since its beginning in
1869, has embodied the highest principles
of integrity and commercial honor.
Mr.. H. G. Smallbones, the popular
superintendent of the line, is native OF
England, but came to Wilmington in
1869, and has been practically with this
company ever since. He has been super
: intendent of the line six years, and
built up a wide acquaintance with the
shippers of North and South Carolina.
He. is one of. Wilmington's most enter
lfrising citizens-is president of its most
important business association, the Pro-
duce Exchange, and is also president OF
the Wilmington Compress ard Ware
house Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THOROUGHLY UP-T0-
DATE, MODERN MANNER
W. {. Worth, President, One
Of WiImington's Leading
and Progressive Cit
ZenS a Man
Among
Men.

In the list Of important business and
industrial plants that make up the ac-
tivities of Wilmington, the Worth Ice
and Fuel Company is entitled to more
than ordinary consideration.
This is the largest plant Of the kind i'm
the State and for that matter in the
South. 1t is situated on the Cape Fear
river, and has ample shipping facilities
and accommodations.
Its equipment is simply superb, and
consists of machinery of the latest and
most improved make. so necessary for
turning ont a perfect product. They
manufacture ice from pure distilled
water, and during the heated term are
prepared to furnish, in any quantity. the
very best ice that can be obtained in the
State
Their trade is by no means confined
locally, but extends throughout the
State, and wherever used general salts
faction has been given.
All the necessary facilities are at hand
for delivering and shipping the product
The management Of this vast plant
falls upon the shoulders Of Mr. W. r.
Worth. gentleman of large experience.
and one who may be APPLY termed the
Ice King" of Virginia and North Caro-
lima. No man in Wilmington is better
known or is doing more for the advance
ment of the city than he.
Mr.. Worth is North Carolinian by
birth, and is the son of B. g. Worth,
of the Worth Company.
Our subject has come to the front by
reason of his own efforts. and has made
phenomenal success He is the owner
of five ar six ice nlantS in Norfh Coro
lima aud also controls number of SINH
lar plants in the State of Virginia He
is a director i'm the National Bank Df
Wilmington and has other large inter
estS
Mr.. Worth was recently elected pres-
dent Of the Chamber of Commerce. The
choice was a wise one. as no man under
stands the situation of trade in Whining
ton better than he, and although his
administration is yet young. il can be
said that he has made an able and eff
cient record that must be as gratifying
to himself as it certainly is to his numer-
ous friends
During the reception given the Raj
.eigh. Mr.. Worth had charge Of the cere-
monies. and acquitted himself to the sat
isfaction of one and ALL Personally.
Mr.. Worth is of a genial, pleasant dispO-
sition, and commands the esteem, adm-
ration and respect of all who know him.
In the establishment of this enterprise
SO extensive in it's scope, we see only
another evidence of the comprehensive
magnitude of Wilmington's representa-
tive business institutions-in which Mr..
Worth has long been active and inn
portant factor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MERCER & EVANS.
WlLMlkGT0N'S LEADING SHOE DEALERS
ALWAYS IN THE LEAD.
Best Shoes for the Money Anywhere to be
Found, Il5 Process Street.

For any kind of good shoes call on
us. We generally suit the most exact
ing customer. especially in LADIES
FINE FOOT WEAR. for which we
have the following sole city agencies:
THE JENNESS MILLER HEALTH
S.. = ~ G TO Il, at $3.50. The famous
"DUTTENHOFER SHOES" all styles
in tans and blacks, button and lace, at
$500, $3.50 and $500. in tans and
black. Oxford Ties. at $3.50 and $500.
The Improved DOUGLASS SHOES, ;"
in mems and boys. Besides these, we
have various lines and kinds of the
BEST SHOES FOR THE MONEY
anywhere to be found.
MERCER & EVANS, III Princess
street, Wilmington, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WITHOUT A PEER
Is the Old and Reliable Equit
able Life Assurance
Society.
{. P. Parker Local Agent Whining on N. C.

dation ut our hands, neither does its
popular representative and resident agent
of Wilmington, Mr.. II. l.. Parker. Mr.
Parker is a Virginian. having been born
in Norfolk in which city he was engaged
in the banking business for nine years
and later was proprietor of large book
and stationery store for Il number of
years. He then embarked In the insur-
ance business in North Carolina, and
represented some of the largest compa
MES in the world Mr.. Parker then To-
Gated in Wilmington, as the resident
agent of the Equitable Life and has
probably written more insurance than
any other agent in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

There are two factors which are con-
trihnting more than anything else to the
permanent growth and stability of VII
mington and Eastern North Carolina
the press and public bodies that have
been organized for the promotion of the
general welfare of the section. The peo-
ple Of Wilmington have thoroughly real
lied the truth of the axiom, In union
there is strength and have proven it's
accuracy in many hard fought tight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHAMBER oF COMMERCE..

The Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce was organized September II,
1866. for the mutual interests of those
engaged in mercantile pursuits, and for
the purpose of instituting uniform sys-
TEN for the government Of trade and
commerce, and of exercising general
supervision of all matters pertaining to
the commercial interests of the port.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MERCHANTs, ASSOCIATION.

This is one of the most active and in
fluental of Wilmingtons business organ
izations. 1t is one of the latest organ
lied, but it's work is most effective and
satisfactory. The officers of the asso-
citation are: Mr.. w. A. Johnson, presi-
dent; +. Heinsberger, secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MEN AND BIRDS.

/ heard the woodpecker peckin'.
The sapsucker sing;
Says | to myself: Il reckon
That now it's. spring"
Next day the wind was BLOWN,
The fruit was froze;
Week later it was sn0win',
I'd on thin clos!
Wisest mans often a fool
Tween me and You,
Guess the birds, as a rule,
Are that way, too.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
An Important Factor in the
Commercial InStereStS Lf
Wilmington and North
Carolina.
A MAMMOTH
ESTABLISHMENT
FOUNDED IN 1865-IT IS ONE OF
THE OLDEST DRY GOODS HOUSES
IN NORTH CAROLINA-HEAD-
QUARTERS 220, 222, 224. 226 and
228 FRONT STREET.

In Il work embracing the various in
dustries of the city, the business facili-
ties and prominent features for the in
formation of the public it is just and
proper that the representative houses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Heavy Groceries.

1000 Barrels Flour.
ZIG Barrels Sugar.
718 Bags of Coffee.
GAO Boxes Lye.
215 Boxes Starch.
Us Boxes Matches.
275 Bags Wheat Brand.
$40 Boxes Snuff.
us Kegs Nails.
2150 Bags Fertilizer.
3l5 Boxes Tobacco.
100 Boxes Ink.
1850 Bags Salt.
115 Boxes Meat.
IFS Barrels Rice.
W. B. COOPER,
WHOLESALE GROCER,
Wilmington. N. c.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

News has reached this office through the Memphis Scimitar of the arrival of some of our Liberia negroes at New York. They all coma back with long tale "of woe" and toke up the shovel and the hoe, among the people ot the South, who have always done more towards the elevation of the. negro race than any other class of people. We hope the negroes whorenained at home will draw an.object less on from the experiences of their brethren who were stricken with the African fever, and will realize that the white men of the South are their best friends. Life is what you make it, ny black brother, and contentment is half tho battle. Live honest, upright lives and you will soon destroy the causes of the much talked of "Negro Problem. !"
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

Wc are glad indeed to know that our efforts to arouse interest in the improvement of the public roads is meeting with the approval of number of prominent citizens throughout the county, and that the plans for an overseer's conven- ton is considered one of the most plausible for the accomplishment of good results along this line. Last Saturday wc had a call from a prominent and progressive citizen, who, by the way. is a road over seer, and he expressed himself as being in hearty sympathy with the move. "Keep hammering it to 'em, he said,"you are on the right track. We can never accomplish Wasting and permanent results until we get those interested who are closest to the work. Concert of action and unity of purpose can only be had by bringing the peep le Together who have the working of our roads under their personal supervision, and for this reason l readily concur in your plan for 3 road overseers convention, and think we should have it at the earliest possible date." Now this is the way we like to hear a man talk who IS interested in anything, Come out and let.the people know what you think, and thus encourage others to speak. + every road overseeF In the county who is in favor Of this cohvention would come to town and talk about it and give his reason for thinking il is a good move, tho county judge would feel no hesitancy about call ing the convention, as he is favor. ably impressed himself. Ofcourst the judge does not wish 10 take action Tn this matter unless he can have some assurance that the meeting will be attended by | majority of the overseers. and if he could be made to see that the meet
 ing would be generally attended
 matters would be greatly simpli- fled, and the convention would be called at once. Remember tha, there is nothing which builds up a community so fapldly as good roads, and to- thhis end we must strive diligently. Let's have the convention,
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28


 The question of good roads is being discussed in all circles, and the people are at q loss as to the best plans to tho furtherance of the same. It will take every ceDt of the $2000 taxes collected to repair the bridges, and the roads will be left to take care of themselves, un- less a better disposition is shown on the part of road oversecrs to at tend to their duties. The law has placed the county judge in pecu liar position. He has tho appoint i've power, but cannot remove 2 a road overseer for dereliction ot duty. His only recourse is to re- port them to the grand jury (and in the meantime the roads go to bad.) Judge Taylor informed us that he had a number of them to present to the grand jury for refusal to do their duty. The salvation of our roads is left'to the citizens committee, and they should aid the judge in carrying out the law. Suggestions arc in ord CT.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

Nothing has been said and doubt. less nothing has been thought in some time about the cemetery on the hill, but the washed out and sunken graves, caused by the heavy rains of a few days since, has agaii brought the matter 10 our attention, and we deem it daty to again call the attention.of the public 10 the urfitDess of this place as a burying ground. 1t is only q question of time, when this hill in its present unprotected condition, will be a field of washouts and gullies. and to continue to carry our loved ones to this place for interment is the height of criminal folly, and the act in itself. is enough to cause outsiders 10 say that the tears shed over the graves, are vile mockeries and rehearsed "puts.on" to incite sympathy. If we revere the mem. ory of our dead, we should bury them where their graves could be protected. As we have suggested time and again, it would be mucl cheaper to buy plot of level ground and start a new cemetery than to try to fix the present place Another, great objection 10 the cemetery on the hill, is that SC many persons have been buried there whose graves have been sc neglected that all trace of them is stand frequently in digging 3 new grave, the " workmen often dis turb the bones in one of these fol gotten tombs. What stronger argu- ment. could be put forth to substan tiatc the necessity of founding new cemetery? Truly, it is sad state of affairs, butit seems that a deaf ear is turned 10 all efforts 10 creat. change.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
Sheriff's s Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GINES. THAT I 4\ will on Friday. the 1fth day Of August. ie!@. at the principal door of the court house in the town of Forrest City. St. PIapcis coun- ty. Arkansas. between the hours gfo o'clock q. n. and o'clock ?. m.. offer for safe to the highest and best bidder on credit of three months from the day of sale. the following described real estate. situated and being in the county and state aforesaid. towit:
 The <, W. !, Sec. r, T. | N..R E.. levied on ny me by virtue of writ of execution issued out of the office of the clerk of the circuit court. and 10 me directed as the prop erty ct l. T. Hudspeth to satisfy d jud grnen in favor of W. :. Martin X Co.,, for one hun dred fhrty-three and sixty-two hundredths tslII62) dollars. for their debt together with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent per annuIc from the 11th day of Jaunary, 1855. and all costs of said suit ana against k. T.oHudspefh
 Bond with approved personal security will be required from the purchaser. S4
 "a w. F.. WILLIi hIS
 sherig of St. tranc.s County.
 July q. 1s99. "
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

From a letter in the Little Rock Democrat signed by Frank Hill, commissioner of. agriculture, we find that gentleman coming out in a lengthy explanation, of how the rumor got abroad. relative 10 his abstinance from country ,newspa- pers. 1t, seems that the abuses which have been heaped upon his defenseIess head were caused through malice on the part of the editor of The State Republican, who endeayored 10 enroll his name for thatpaper unnecessarily. Mir. Hill in his public letter, denounces the editor of the Republican very strongly-and says that when he re. fused to subscribe for that paper he was told by the editor that he mightsexpect write up ard that from the columns of that paper the damaging reports wero circulated. Mr. Hill gives list of a number of papers throughout the statc to which he is now a subscriber, and says he holds the Press of Arkan- sas in high esteem. TIE TIMES gave the commissioner a little of it's space couple of weeks since, but we had not seen the write up he got in the Republican. Our in- formation came from a good dem. ocratic source and we have won- dered since reading his letter in the Democrat, why some of the nu- merous papers to which he sub- scribcs has not come 10 his rescue in this matter. It seems that these journals. above all others, should be clamoring to refuto the false accusations made in The State Re- publican, but rp to date they have remained silent. st
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
Estray Notice.

State of Arkansas.
 County of St. Francis. SSs.
 Tow nsh.p of Goodwin. '
 Before w. S. Nugent. !. P. c l, W. :. Nugenf. an acting and duly com missoned justice of the peace, in and for the County of St. Francis do hereby appoint & Wilkerson. Bob Dudley, and ]. r Winsett three citizens and householders of said coun- taken up by II. l.. loun-.as an estray mare is describing lhe animal particularly, and we do value The said mare to be worth the sum ot twenty dollars tS20.1 C5lor--a flea Oitten gra, about 1 or .2 yeats old. and about l4 hand. high. Branded with II " on the right fore shoulder and with e F ''on the left hind thig h
 S WILKINSON,
 . BOB DUDLEY,
 J. F. WINsETt
 Appraisers. ApproVed-u & Nugenr. J. P. 4 true copy, Attest J. B. Mallory, Clerk. By T. C. MeEwin D. c.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
An Epidemic of Diatthoea.

Mir. A Sanders, writing from Cocoanut Grove, Fla, says there has been quite an epidemic of diarrhoea thefe. He had a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's collie, cholera and diar- rhoea remedy. He says he also recom- mcnded it to others and they say it is the best medicine they eier Used. Webb X Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
5br furrsst Citp Gin,rs.
LANDVOICT & VADAkIN. and Publishers,
rGlpAY AFTERNOON 1u1Y ss 1890.

With every soldier that is dis charged comes an abundance of proof of the ignorance and incom. petence of the commanding general Tn the Philippines.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

The enterprising newspap CTS of the country should send their cor respondents in tho Philippines a coop ofcarrier pigeons, and destroy the necessity of using round rob- bins. Then we might possibly be able to get some news from the seat of war that had not passed un- der the eagle eye of Optimistic Otis.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

: Experiments in Rural Free De. i. livery of mail has proven satlsfact- , ory. and the Government is prepar- , ing to extend the system. With s.he present condition of roads, St. i,Francis County w,li look tong and
 n vain for rural free delivery.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28

The greatest tribute that has ever been paid 10 mau, was paid to Robt. Ingerso: "While he made ipIenty of money he. died compara- auvely poor-what he did not spend sp,s his loved ones, he gave in gnarity."
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
Sale of sixteenth Section of School

Sale of Sixteenth Section of School
 <. Land. NOTICE is heeby given that 6 majority of ~ the male inhabitants of Cohgressionai township four (4l north ot range four t4) east having petitianed me, therefore I will ir, front of the Court House door in the town of Forrest City, on
 MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1893. between the hours of l2 o'clock m and , o'clock D. m .Offer for sale in forty acre tract to the highest and best bidder for cash. See. ton sixteen tG in said Township and Rance Land. "oo- .. W. F. WILLIAMS, Sheriff. orrest City. Ark. June 2i Is99
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-28
Warning Order,
h S.. Francis circuit court

h st. Francis circuit court. Benjamin l. Brookfield, ct al
 ys. ; Warning Ida L. Bryan. ct al Order The defendants. Ida l.. Bryan and Sydney J. Bryan. are warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the petition of the plaintiffs, Benjamin l. Bro0kheld, ct al. G. E. MALLNRE, Clerk. July e. f8as
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-22
State Street By Lamp Light.

Wednesday night we took a stroll
down Jul main business artery, State
street and found things quite lively.
At the Methodist churchall was abIaze
OF light and prayer meeting was in
progress. In the Masonic hall the
Knights of Honor were holding forth.
At the old Dupy corner on the open
lot Lucky George had a big crowd
with his free show and further down
the street, Jas. l.. Washington, the
child prodigy was entertaining a large
audience in the Baptist church. A
number of the stores were oben and
the saloons were in full blast. Safe
from observation the crap shooter and
the stud poker gambler piled their
vocation and show hat as we assume
the hustle of a city its wickedness
comes close behind.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-22
slOO Reward L o

The re drrs NJ this pa1er will be pleased
to learn that there is at least ope dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and hat il Catarrb. Halls
Cata'rn Cure il the onlyy po1itiv. cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrb
being u constitutional disease, requires a
const tutional trc ,tment. II dps Catar, b
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the bloc and mucus surfaces OF the
th~rehy destroying the foundation
OF the disease. ard giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature 10 doing it's work
The proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer OaeHun-
drsd Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address Z. J.. CHENEY e. CO, Toledo, o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls family Fills are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-22
The Summer Normal School.

Thanks to the efforts Of w. P.
Miller the efficient police juror of the
9TH ward, who has taken a very lively
interest in the matter. Abbeville
will have a session of the Normal
school here this summer. The police
jury has appropriated $3.50 condition
ed that the school board contribute
a like amount which Superintendent
Kitchell says will be forthcoming and
it now remains with the people of
town to make its success certain.
There will be from so to 100 teachers
in attendance If the pedagogues of
the neighboring parishes attend and
it will severely tax the hotels of this
town to accommodate such a. crowd.
Some OF our public spirited citizens
should at once take steps to secure
as many places as possible in private
families in town to comfortably lodge
and board all who may attend Who
will do this? Our people will do
their share when called upon.
lsaZ
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-04-22
Closing Out Sale.

On Saturday, April 80, 1899 at IL
O'Clock a. N. I will begin an auction
sale of my entire stock of goods
which | will continue every Monday
and Saturday after II O'Clock until
the stock is disposed of. During the
rest Of the week goods will be sold at
actul cost. ] am going out of bust
ness and invite my customers and
friends to take advantage Of this sale.
r. G.. GREENE.