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KILLED BY THUNDERBOLT
FARMERS DAUGHTER STRUCK DEAD IN
THE FIELD.
Her Face Was Badly Burned and her Shoes
Torn from her Feet. A Suit
for an Office.

Winston, y. c., July 1o.-(Special)-
Miss Mollie Dawson, daughter of
farmer named Will Dawson, was killed
by lightning last evening While going
from one field to another to help her
brother bind oats. When found she
was lying ON her face dead. Her shoes
were torn from her feet, her face was
badly burned and the pan she was car
rying had a large hole in it. The de-
ceased was twenty-five. years Old.
II. s. Mccall, of Asheville, former
solicitor in the criminal courts of Bun
combe, Madison, Haywood and Hender-
SON counties, has begun an'action against
the solicitors of Western Criminal Dis
trict Court, in which he claims title to
the office. He brings two separate
suits. one against the county solicitors
in the counties composing this old dls-
trict and one against the solicitors in
the counties outside the old district. His
complaint was filed with Solicitor Crit
fifth. of Forsyth count. today. The con-
test will go to the Supreme Court.
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DROWNED WHILE SEEMING.
Sunday School Conference for Durham
Circuit at Dukes Chapel.

Durham, y. c., July 15.-(Special.) J.
A special TO the Sun from RoNboro con-
yeys the information of the drowning )1
Bob Westbrook, farmer of Iii. Person
county. He was in SEEMING with some
other men in Barton's mill pond. when
he suddenly sank. Some went to his as
sistance. but he was drowned before they
could reach HIM.
Victor s. Bryant received telegram
this morning from Morganton, stating
that his brother, II. T.. c. Bryant, was
better. Mr.. Bryant who is suffering
with appendicitis, will be carried to Char
lotte Monday or Tuesday, and an opera
ton will be performed.
The West Durham Sunday school ex-
cursion left here this morning shortly
after o'clock for Lynchburg, Va. There
were nine well-flled coaches.
DIR. w. III. Edwards, who has been
spending about five weeks at Mt. Vernon
Springs. Chatham county, for the BENEFIT
of his health, has returned home.
An eighteen months-old child of J. V.
Thompson. who lives in East Durham,
died yesterday evening. The internent
took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Prof. George +. Pegram. son of Prof.
w. IoSTdus ol- SOficSt, Has
been reelected principal of RoXboro In-
stitute. He hard charge of that institu-
ton last year.
Miss Lucy Cole is still improving. She
has indeed had a long spell of sickness,
Everybody is rejoiced at her improve
ment.
The Sunday School Conference for the
Durham Circuit was held at Dukes
Chapel to-day. Addresses were made by
Rev g. A. Oglesby, of this city, and
Rev. u. w. Fox, of Hillsboro. Dinner
was served on the grounds. Everybody
WHO attended the convention greatly en-
joyed the excellent addresses, the SPLEEN
did singing and the tempting dinner.
Rev. Father Griffin, of Raleigh, will
preach in the Catholic Hall in this city
tomorrow morning ut $50 O'clock.
Mrs. X. w. Winston and Master
Horner and Miss Gertrude Winston have
gene to Oxford to spend about a month.
Mr.. B. n. Duke and family are at
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va.
Miss Snowden Carr. and Mr.. l.. A.
Carr, left to-day on trip to Richmond
and New York.
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REV. A. G. DIXON'S HOPE.
1t is to Buid Great Inter-D enomna-
tional Church in Greater New York.
cleveland Starr

cleveland Starr
The sci .es Of revival services conduct
ed in the Shelby Tabernacle by Rev. DR.
A. &. Dixon, of Greater New York, clos
ed Monday night.
DIR. Dixon told his congregation of his
ambition to build in Greater New Yor;
a great church, an Observation-Disclosures
union, evangelical church, for creating a
religious atmosphere in Greater New
York that would be felt for all time, and
the cost of such a building would he
S125, 900. He was DESTROYS that he might
receive in subscriptions from the people
OF his native county the sum of 81 900
feeling that it would prove AN iIlspira
tion and Il great help in securing funds
elsewhere for this work.
In this connection he made the state
ment that he had found no other sec
ton Of the United States so prosperous
as this Piedmont section; that there
were more evidences of thrift and
progress and prosperity and general adj
vancement among the people of Piedmont
Carolina than any locality in the co.ili
try he had yet trayersed. He secured
in subscriptions more than third OF
the amount desired
"A cash offering of about S115 was
made up sunday and presented to DR.
Dixon for his services here. All over
the expenses incurred in coming here
he stated, would be turned into his
churcn fund.
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El0ll311Qi}3

call meeting of the temporary organlz-
ton.
The discussion of the Libel law was
the most lively of the entire meeting and
was participated in by a larger number
of members. 1t came up on the report
of the committee appointed on the first
day to draft resolution ON the subject,
and a hair-lifting plainness of speech
on thetpart of those debating the reso-
luton left no room for doubt as to
the sentiment of the newspaper men OF
he State in regard to the action of the
legislative committee. That the editors
of the State will be solidly behind the
demand for a revision of the law at the
next meeting of the Legislature was
made Enthusiastically evident by the adop-
ton. without a dissenting vote, of the
resolution as already printed in these
columns.
The discussion of newspapers and
Trusts" was led by Mr.. HI. A. London
in a strong and conservative speech.
The discussion showed that the editors
of our newspapers have been following
closely the development of the trust evil
and that they regard it as the greatest
danger to modern civilization.
Though the convention was composed
of all shades of political opinion
there was no division of sentiment as
to the ma gnitude or the imminence Of the
issue with the trusts
Socially the meeting of the editors
was made pleasant by the courtesy of
Wilmingtonians who gave them the keys
of the city while in town and many
of w pan n al, .J,
day to mingle with the visitors. On
Wednesday and Thursday nights the
Hanover Seaside and Sedgeley Hall
or of the visitors and their elegant club
rooms We're at all times at the service
of the journalists.
Captain Harper, of the Wilmington
and Southport Steamship line, man
of unfailing gcniality and most pleas
art wit. took those of the visitors who
wished to go for a run down the fine
expanse of the lower Cape Fear and
out to sea-. At its final session the con-
vention adopted the following resolu-
ton by a rising vote:
Resolved, That the North Carolina
Press Association is keenly appreciative
Of the many courtesies extended it DUR
ing this, the twenty annual
meeting. and would especially thank in
this connection the Wilmington Cham
Der of Commerce and its obliging Presi-
dent, Mr.. VIM. Il. Worth; the Whining
ton Merchants Association and it's at
tentive representative, Mr. r. Heinsber-
ger; Captain j. w. Harper. of the
steamer Wilmington: Captain r. A.
Jenkins. proprietor of the Oceanic Hotel:
the Sedgeley Hall and Hanover Seaside
Clubs. of Carolina Beach; our brethren
Of the Wilmington press, both for in
dividual courtesies and excellent reports
of our sessions: the Wilmington Street
Car Company: the Seacoast Raiirpad
Company, and the several railroad com
pahies OF The State. c. +. s.
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Closing Exercises of the Summer Nor
Mathew Buildings for Chapel Hill
High School

Chapel Hill, n. c., July 14.-(Special)
he Bank of Chapel Hill opened It's
doors for business TO the public today,
ana as a result another step forward
has been taken in the material progress
Of the town of Chapel Hill. A glance
at the list of directors of the bank, IN
Guiding the names of men of repute and
prominence in the business world, wlll
dispel the doubts of any as to its event
ual success The directors are: Messrs.
X. W. Winston. j. S. Carr j. c. Biggs,
c. L. Lindsey. ID. McCauley. The Off
GERS will be: Mr.. Carr, president; Mr.
Lindsey. Vice President and Mr.. j. >.
Peace of Oxford. cashier. The capital
stock subscribed is $4,000.
Today witnessed the close of the pres
ent session of the University summer
school. which has been such an event
full one in every way. A good number
of the 100 students enrolled remained
until the very last Last night final
gathering of students and teachers was
held in Gerard Hall. where several very
interesting farewell talks were made by
the different professors present. Taken
as whole the work of the recently end
ed summer school has been far above
the average, and Superintendent Noble
feels justly proud over this very fact.
The catalogue of the Chapel Hill Hlgh
School is just from the press ana pre-
sentS Il very neat and attractive APP
pearance Mr.. Cavalla, the principal,
expects to be able to move into the
large and commodious school building
now being erected on Pittsboro street
by the early fall. When fixed in their
new quarters the Chapel Hill school
cannot fail to be well equipped in its
every appointment.
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WAR SHIPS AT PORTLAND.
There Was a Boat Race, a Clam Bake
and a Reception.

Portland, Maine, July ia boat
race between crews of twelve men each
ana o coxswain from the New York,
Indiana and Texas, was the chief feature
OF the visit Of the North Atlantic Squad
ron at this port to-day. The course was
about two miles long. The New York
crew Won by a length from the Indiana
crew. The Texas crew was a quarter of
Il mile behind.
This afternoon 100 sailors were enter
tanned at Peaks Island with clam
bake and various athletic sports, and the
officers of the fleet were given re-
ception by the Cumberland Club.
The fleet is expected u to sail at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
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OUR GUARANTEE

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all
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the Royal Elias
freight rail
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without will freight
ROYALL BORDEN, MANUFACTURERS, Godboo N. c.
SEEN Wilson, n c.
A. {. Winston n. G.
y. f. Parker, Wilmington n c.
aeon Co, Louisburg, n. c.
The Roya N
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Borden Goldsboro n. c.
j. II. Peterson, Clinton, n c.
+. c.
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Scrofu1a, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate of blood
troubles, and is often the result of ali
inherited faint in the blood. s. S. S
is the only remedy which goes deer
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
Ny son, Charlie, was afflicted from infancy
with Scrofula, and he suffered SO that 1t was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-16
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS.

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, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 25cts. box. Cure guaranteed,
Sold by all druggists.
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THE GRADED SCHOOL SYSTEM
Jailed for Robbery Of the Postoffice at
Gillburg.

Henderson, y. c., July 1j.-(Special.)
The graded school question has been
agitated here for sometime. The pro-
gressivc and scholarly address, entitled
An Educated Citizenship" delivered
here by DR.. Il. A. Alderman, president
OF the University Of North Carolina, act
ed like stimrIant. Our people are
thoroughly aroused. 1t is safe to predict
that a graded school will be established
here i'm the near future; possibly by the
fall, if suitable building can be gotten
for temporary use.
Tom Faulkner and L. n Jackson. both
white, were arrested yesterday and tried
by the Mayor, Mr.. J. II. Switzerland,
this morning for robbing the postoffice
and store of Mr. S. G. Satterwhite, at
Gillburg. They were convicted and
lodged in Jail.
Tom Faulkner was tried also on the
further charge of running an illicit dis
tillery in Vance county.
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A diseased stomach surely undermines
health 1t dulls the brain, kills energy,
destroys the nervous system, and predis-
poses to insanity and fatal disease All
dyspeptic troubles are quickly cured by
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t has cured
thousands of cases and is curing them
every day. It's ingredients are such that
it can't help curing. Sold by Bobbitt-
Wynnc. w. III. King Il CO., Adams 4
Moye, VIM. Simpson, Druggists.
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NEVER BURN A CANDLE AT
BOTH ENDS.'s

If you do your light will soon be
gone and you will be in the dark. Don't
think you can go on drawing vitality
from the blood for nerves, stomach,
brain and muscles, without doing some
thing to replace it. Hoods Sarsaparilla
gives nerve, mental and digestive
strength by enriching and vItalizing the
blood. Thus it helps people who are
oyerworked and tired.
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WORK OF COURT AT ASHEBORO

Asheboro, y. c., July 1a.-tSpecal-
Court has closed until Monday. State
against Prof. A. Mick for excessive
cruelty continued for the term. Ridge
forgery case to be called Monday. Will
Hoover. colored gets six months on the
road for operating a blind tiger i'll Ashe-
bor0.
Good citizens rejoice in the capture and
hope Capt. Smith can tame him. Many
frivolous cases disposed of.
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impossible to dress him
for three years. His
head and body were q
mass of sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spared that we
thought would relieve
him. but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. | had,
almost despaired of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice Of a friend
we gave him S. s. S.
(SWift'S SDecific). A de-
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Like diamonds raindrops glisten.
Drops of Hoods Sarsaparilla are pre-
cious jewels for the blood which glisten
in their use.
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No man knows the right way 50 well
as the one who has once been mislcd.
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Hoods Pills are non-irritating, mild
effective.
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S.S.S.f9fss s Blood

reaches all deep-seated cases which
other remedies have no effect upon. II
is the only blood remedy guaranteed
purely vegetable, and contains no pot.
ash, mercury, or other mineral.
Books mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co.. Atlanta. Ga.
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munyon's

l will guarantee
that my Kidney Cure
will cure 90 per cent.
OF ell forms of kidney
complaint and IN
many instances the
most serious forms OF
Bright's disease. 1t
the disease IL COM
pllcated send q four
ounce vial of urine.
We will anrlyze 1t
and advise you tree
what to do.
MUNYON.
4 vial. Guide to Health
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cided improvement was the result, and aftel
he had taken dozen bottles. no one who knew
Of his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him. All the sores on his body
have healed, his skin is perfectly clear and
smooth, and he has been restored to perfect
health. MRS. s. S. MABRY,
800 Elm ST., Macon, Ga.
For real blood troubles it is a waste
of time to expect u cure from the doc.
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. SWift's Specific,
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01
t*sf
TRIAL OF GEN, EAGAN.
Proceedings in the Court-Martial
Before the Board of Army Officers
Begin in Warrington. K

Washington, Jan. 26.-The board of
army officers designated by the secre-
tary of war to sit as court-martial in
the case of Brig. Gen. Charles P. Eagan,
commissary general of subsistence,
charged with conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentleman, and conduct
to the prejudice of good order and mill
tary discipline, in connection with his
testimony before the war Investigating
committee, met in the Red par]or of
the Ebbitt house at ten o'clock Wednes-
day morning and almost Immediately
proceeded to- the business in hand.
After hearing the charges Gen. Eagan
pleaded not guilty, and his counsel,
Judge Worthington, said that Gen.
Eagan could not be held accountable
for his language before any tribunal
in this country, civil or military, and
particularly under the presidents or
der of immnnity
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01
WIND!

This will undoubtedly be followed by a
request of the United States to Eng
land, France, China and Japan that the
Filipino juntas be ordered to leave
those respective jurisdictions. The
precedent for such action was laid down
in the case of the Spanish spies, Du-
bose and Carranza, in Canada. Agoncil-
los communication Tuesday to the
state department, in which he protest
ed against the freedom of action of this
government as to its army and navy in
the Philippines, has irritated the presi-
dent and the state department to such
degree that summary action is ex-
pected against him, probably within
the next 4S hours. The state depart
ment's views of Agoncillo's transac-
tions are:
First That he is conducting campaign
against the United States government in
the newspapers.
Second. That he is writing letters to the
president, but in reality to produce SEN
timent In this country hostile to the con-
stituted authorities.
Third. That he represents an organiza-
ton actually in rebellion against the gov
ernment of the United States
Americas claim of CONC quest over the
Philippines puts Aguinaldo and his fol-
lowers in the category of traitors to
this government and his juntas in the
position of spies for hostile organiza-
ti0n
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01

Hon. JOHN j. UPCHURCH lives on the
boundary line between Florida and
Georgia; he is a wealthy mill man and
SO popular on both sides of the line
that he alternates his public services
as legislator between the two states.
He represents Charlton count ~, Georgia.
in the lower house of the legislature
at the present session. He was a mem.
Der of the Florida senate at that
body's last session; before that he was
sent to the lower house of the Georgia
assembly and further back was in the
Florida house and Georgia senate, in
alternate sessions
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01
SETS UP A REPUBLIC.
AEutnaldO, the Philippine Insurcent
Leader, Establishes Il Govern
ment at MalolOs,

Washington, Jan. 24.-The govern.
ment was notified late Monday night
that Aguinaldo has taken decisive STEP
and publicly proclaimed the Republic
of the Philippines. The ceremony
took place at Malolos Monday, and was
witnessed by the members of his cabi-
net. This news comes from Manila,
where the tidings of Aguinaldo's pro.
ceedings were received with public
demonstrations of mild sort. All is
not plain sailing for the insurgents, as
it is said the rival authorities at Cebu
are fighting. The trouble has not yet
reached an acute state, but the safety
of the town and surrounding country is
in danger. The northern provinces
have recently given indications that
they are not in accord with Aguinaldo,
and should Mondays rash step on his
part lead to hostilities with the Amer
leans he may have revolution as well
as war of conquest on his hands.
Another serious feature, according to
the dispatches. is that the interior ii
Luzon is in ferment. Native office RS
have been murdered and NJ effort made
to punish the criminals.
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01
the United States. against 374 last year.
and 32 in Canada, against 50 last year."
Bradstreet's Review.
review saws:

Bradstreet's review says:
1.-THE continued strength of staple values
accentuated this week by further advances
in iron and steel and other metals. in cot.
ton at the south and in lumber at some
western points, has undoubtedly added tC
the confidence with which the outlook fol
the ensuing year Is regarded. That this
confidence has a fair basis in fact will
be gathered from the reports received from
the iron and cotton goods trade. the firm.
ness in cotton goods being Of considerable
interest in view Of the depression ruling
throughout the larger part OF last year.
"The iron trade situation remains, as fol
some time past. feature Of absorbing in.
terest. Large as the production of pig
iron is. eager buyers are found apparent
ly for every ton offered. Most furnaces
are reported booked ahead on orders, anG
some advances are frankly stated to bf
due to the desire of makers to discourage
orders incapable Of fulfllment within an,
reasonable period. A strong side light up
on the strength Of iron and steel the world
over is offered by the statement that iror
in Glasgow this week reached the high.
est prices noted for ten years past. Fea.
lures of the domestic market have been
pig, steel billets. wire rods and steel rails
and In addition. copper, lead and tin are
all higher.
Little change is reportable in the
market for cereals, and the market fol
cash wheat still reflects the commanding
position held by the United States as the
supplies of the worlds wheat, notwith.
standing the predictions Of near approach
ing competition from Argentina and from
Russia, shipments from which, particu.
larly the latter, do not at all accord with
the liberal estimates Of production pub
lished some little time ago. There Is per-
ceptible improvement in the demand for
6rxy rfi To- r1y fob OF
New York and Boston, where late advances
are firmly held. There is also more doing
in dress woolens at those markets. The
lumber trade at most markets is in salts.
factory condition. The strength Of prices
is unimpaired, and advances in white pine
are reported from the west, while in hard
woods values and confidence are alike
Dnchanged
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01
EVERY INDUSTRY ACTIVE.
The Present Volume of Business in
All Lines Is Said to Break
All Previous Records.
CONFIDENCE IN The FUTURE IS STRONG.
The New Year Continues to Show
Trade Beyond All Expectations
The Iron Industry Remains the
Absorbing Feature of Inte rest-Lit-
tie Change In Cereal Market.

New York, Jan. 21.-The trade situ-
alton as considered by R. G. Dun & Co.
in their weekly review is as follows:
"A new year rarely opens brilliantly
Too many traders have to wait for the de-
mand which in winter comes slowly. The
industries resist fairly we'll the tendency
to unlimited expansion which some have to
meet. Speculation in products is gaining
but little, while in stocks an enormous VOL
ume Of business results in continually
higher prices. The volume of payments
through clearing houses is extraordinary,
42.7 per cent larger than last year. 96.9 per
cent. larger than in 1897, and 51.5 per
cent. larger than in 1892 even the transac-
tions outside Of New York showing a gain
over 1892 Of A.6 per cent Speculation at
New York therefore cannot be the main
cause of gain. Difficulties between holders
of material and manufacturers continue to
hinder in some industries, and in some
may prove seriously embarrassing, but the
activity Is on the whole unsurpassed hith-
erto, and the volume of traffic is beyond
ali expectations. In some branches con-
sumption is running beyond the producing
capacity, but in others it is hindered by
doubts about the future supplies and prices
Of materials.
Failures for the week have been 249 in
Willmar tribune., 1899-02-01

THE spider has a tremendous appe-
tite. A scientist who carefully noted
a spiders consumption of food in "a
hours concluded that if the spider were
built proportionately to the human
scales he would eat at daybreak zap.
proximately) small alligator, by a.
M lamb, by a. m. a young camel
opard, by o'clock a sheep, and would
finish up with lark pie in which there
were 120 birds. Yet, in spite of his
enormous appetite, spider has won
derful power of refraining from food,
and one has been known to live for ten
months when absolutely deprived OF
food. >'-..'