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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
BREAKING THE SAP NEWS.
Railroad Men on Special Duty TO-
Notify Bersayed Wives
slh n Accidents
Occur.

''We formerly left it 10 some
OF tbs e,aeloyes to inform wives
that their husbands hal been kill
ea.1' said a railresd bxsgs "6ut
now regular men do it-men who
know how to break the sad news
to widows ard orphans at home. /
did it myself for thirteen years.
The company chose ne because l
was fatherly-lookIng, ard stuck
to tao job as long as i could, but,
it's wearing work
To go into home and hear
the wife singing. about her
work and De m2elled to tel her
that her Jacks just been killed
down in the freight yard, takes
nerve-
"Of course I bad Different wags
Of breaking the news. Sometimes
| asked what time jim would ba
home, Or where be was going that
night-anything to get started,
ESPECIALLY if never knew the VIC
man. S range to say, whenever
| came near to the fee, saying I'd
heard thae jim was burt, the wo-'
men would scream out they were
sure be was killed. Then I let
them cry awhile, until they'd GO.
ready to ask further about it. 1t
was not so hard after that. Of
len thought that The women saw
SO much surrow III my face fr3m1
my long serving IN The business
that tEey knew what ! came for. L
tried to look cbeei fo1, bit there
was weight on my heart that I
couldn't throw Of.
"Oace I called al the home Of!
a yeung wife Her husband, 81
engineer, was killed ao q oudgeI
thai meruing. When she openadI
the door and looked as me sheI
dropped in dead faint without
say.ng a word Af,erward sAsI
told me taat she had taken IA !
after breakfast that morning ana
had seen ma IN her dream staad-
ing ID front Of her, telling her1
that Harry was killed Oace thei
'wifeeI came 20 warn was making
bread: She was up 10 her elbows
ia. dough. I asked where E1r
Jones lived. walked of AL
waited for Laif aud ncur. as1t.l
she got her bread il the paas,
and then i went back and toid bar
the sad story OF her husbands
death by cave-in al culverl.
At another house the mother aid
two children, neatly dressed. |
were ready to go 10 suudas
school picnic. II took nerve tof
stop them and break the news. |
Ii was cloudy. Then 1 said TO taeI
wife she had better not go, asf
Tom might be back from work
soon. Then she knew.
Il asked the company to be re-
lieved Of my JOB three times be
fore they found SONS one &c take |.
my place. |
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
A Frightful Blunder

VIII often cause a horrible
Burn, Scald, Cut or Bruise, Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the best in the
world, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Fell
ons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure ON earth. Only 25
cts. box. Cure guaranteed, Sold
by J. II. Hill & Son Druggist.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
ROOT ACCEPTS.
The appointment Pleases Secre-

The appointment Pleases Secre-
tary Alger
Washington, July 22-.Elihu
Root, of New York. has accept.
ed the War Portfolio in Presi-
dent McKinley's Cabinet. The
telegram of acceptance was re-
ceived shortly after noon to-day
Secretary Long was with the
President Secretary. Alger had
just left.
Secretary Alger had confident
ly expected the appointment of
Mr., Root ahd was very much
pleased at the Presidents choice.
This was evidenced in the fol-
lowing letter which Secretary
Alger addressed yesterday to
his successor.
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Dewey is taking his own time
Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure" I"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness insSelieving pain
In bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by M. z. Robinson 81 Bro, Druggists
Goldsboro. N. @.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
ALGER GOES OUT
His designation Accepted by the
President to Take Affect
The First of August.

Washington, July 2o-stre-
tary Alger's letter Of resignation
and the Presidents reply were
made public this afternoon. AL
gers letter follows:
Washington. July 19,1e99.
I beg to tender to you my res
ignation of the Office of Secre-
tary of War, to take affect at
such time in the near future as
you may decide the affairs of this
department will permit, In ter
minating my official connection
with your administration I wish
for you continued health and the
highest measures of success in
carrying on the great work en-.
trusted to you. I have the honor
to be-.
Very Respectively,
Your ODedient Servant,
l. r. A. ALGER,
To the President.
This is the Presidents Res
ponse:
Executive Mansion,
Washington. July 20 ,
1899.
Hon. R. A. Alger, Secretary of
War:
Dear Sir-Your resignation of
the office Of Secretary of War,
under date of July 19, is accepts
ed, to take affect on the first of
August, 1899. In thus severing
the official relation which has
continued for more than two
years.I desire to thank you for
the faithful service you have
rendered the country at a most
exacting period, and to wish you
a long and happy life. With as
surances of high regard and ess
TEEN, am, most sincerely,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
The chiffon veil covers null
titude of defects, aud also makes
the wearer feel as though she
were in Turkish bath.
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An Epidemic of Diarrhoaa.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhea there.
He had severe attack and was cured
by four doses of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera a Diarrhea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to others
and they say it is the best medicide
they ever used. For sale by M. e.
Robinson & Bro. and Goldsboro Drug
20. in Goldsboro, and .. r.. Smith, Mt.
Olive, N. G.
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4 g..aglsal..s E01,..Ilps

Coaid not express tha rapture
oE Ann.e Z. Spyioger, Of 1925
aowaEd ST., Philadelphia, Pa,
when she 1eu9d taat DE-. Kings
New Discovery Tor Consumption
had c2mplstai. cured hor of a
hacking cough that Tor many years
had made life burdea. All other
remedies and docb9rs could give
her 10 hetp, bat she says Of this
Royal Cure--=.1t soon removed
the pain in my elast ana | ean
now sleep son1dly. something's |
can scarcely renember doing be-
fore. | fcel iiliet-ounding its
praises throughout the Universe. "
So will every one who tries DR..
Kings New . seuvery for any
trouble Of tae I.lrYas, Chest or
Lungs. Price 5oe. and 500. Trial
bottles free At j, Fl. Hill & Sons
Drug Store; every bottle guaran-
teed.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

A diseased stomach surely under
mines health. 1t dulls the brain, kills
energy, destroys the nervous system,
and predisposes to insanity and fatal
diseases. All dyspeptic troubles are
quickly cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t has cured thousands of cases
and is curing them every uay. Its in
gradients are such that it can't help
curing. Fl. Hill & Son, Colds boro,
and John r. Smith, Mt. Olive,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
The yarn trust will make il
warm for people next winter.

"We have sold many different cough
remedies, but none has given better
satisfaction than Chamberlain's s." says
Mr.. Charles Holzhauer, Druggist;
Newark, N: ]. 'lt is perfectly safe
cases of coughs, colds or hoarsness.
For sale by M. E. Robinson & Bro. and
Goldsboro Drug Co. In Goldsboro, and
J. r. Smith in Mt. Olive. N. O.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
Try Aliens Foot. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. AT this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. If you have smarting feet or
ttght shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t
cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it TO-
day. Sold by all druggist, grocers,
shoe stores and general storekeepers
everywhere. Price 25c. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, n. Y.
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Washington, July v22-Sepatc

Washington, July Ex-senator
Pritchard, of North Carolina,
called at the White House to-day
and secured the appointments of
Capt. John A. Wagner and e L..
Gilmer. of the North Carolina
Volunteers, as captains in the
volunteer Army.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

"You may bend the Sapling, but not
the tree" When disease has become
chronic and deep seated it is often diff
icult to cure it. That is the reason why
it is best to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
when disease first shows itself.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders

are just what horse needs when In
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use to put
horse in prime condition Price 20
cents per package. sale by M. E
Robinson and Bro. and Goldsboro Drug
20 il Goldsboro, and J. R. Smith Mt.
Olive N. O.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Thomas Rhoads, Centerfield, o.,
writes: II suffered from piles seven or
eight years. No remedy gave me re-
lief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
less than d box of which permanently
cured me-" Soothing, healing, per-
fectly harmless Beware of counterfeits
j. 81. Hill & Son Goldsboro, and Jno,
r. Smith, Mt. Olive.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
Shade trees are often wanted
where they can't be moved.


SufSs FElGS, oCdfuS, buFuS.
Gun-shot wounds and powder burns,
cuts, bruises, sprains, wounds from
rusty nails, insect stings and ivy pois-
oning-quickly healed by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Positively prevents
blood poisoning. Beware of counter
ieits. 'DeWitt's is safe and sure-J. H.
Hill & Son, Goldsboro, and John r.
Smith, Mt. Olive.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

The trouble with many skele-
tons is that they acquire flesh so
rapidly that they have to push
the closet door open.
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The BEST PREseBlP1Ion.fuREoHILla

and feyer isa bottle of. GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. Never fails to
cure; then why. experiment with worth
less limitations? Price SO cents. Your
money back.if it fails to cure.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

For all his talent in the par
doning line Ex-Governor AItgeld
won't pardon Mayor Harrison
for that letter.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers benefit
permanently. They lend gentle as
sistance to nature, causing no pains or
weakness, permanently curing consti-
patton and liver ailments. q. Hill &
Son. Goldsboro, and John r. Smith,
Mt. Olive.
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Two little words, '.F'oxsive
NET can change the darkest sky
to heaven S mos s cGralean blue.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Hon, W, J, Bryan will be nom.
mated again for president next
term.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Aa aulomobije in Z quiet street.
is as much q CAUSE for excitement
as a runway horse.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
TO luhs A anLn n osEs DAY

Take Laxative Brono.Q Quinlne Tablets.
All druggists refund money il It fails
70 cure. s6c. TIE genuine has 4. B.
@. on each tablet.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what Ii ,Na G made for

what might have been"-lf that
little cough hadn't been neglected-is
the sad reflection of thousands of con-
sumptives. One Minute Cough Cure
cures coughs and colds. j, Fl. Hill &
Son, Goldsboro, and John r. Smith,
Mt. Olive.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Alger is said to be worth $40, =
100000. And still he is not
happy.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo. /,
Lucas County.


Frank Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm Of f. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum Of On neHundr8d Dollars
ioreaib and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN NY presence, this 9th day of Decem-
bef, A. u. 1886.
SEAL a. W. GLEASON.
- Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh CIre is taken in
ternaily and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system,
Send for testimonials, iree.
+. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pile are the best.
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Alger wishes he had kept
his mouth shut now.x.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

So DsWey likes his coffee hot.
He certainly made it hot for the
Spaniards.
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The thought of sleep really
makes some people sleepy.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Iagersoii, the NOTED laws er and
agpossis died suIdanly at bis home
in thfs city this afternoon.
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INGERSOLL DEAD
Great Lawyer ana AgaOstie Pass
ed Away III New &0fk this
4Aftern0on
AtteTlll)Oll

New ork, July q -Rgosr!
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27
That IAroDDlng Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you
ussd Dr., Kings New Life Pills,
Thousands Of sufferers have
proved their matclless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves ard hu,Id up yonr health,
Easy to take. Try them. Only 25
cents. Money back if not. cured.
Sold by j. IL Hill 6 Son Drug
giab.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
The famous little pills.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Snow Hill, N. c., July 90, 1899.
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CHINGLES, all kinds, all Prices, at
: Griffin's wood and coal yard.
Goldsboro, N. @. Phone, No. Z.
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Rev. S. H. Isler, Evangelist of
East Carolina, will ht gin his pro
tfacted meeting al Seven Springs
IL she Presbyterian Church, On
TIE 28th of July at 8 p. N. Rev.
p, W. FAIRIES will assist him in
tEese meetings after the ssh
Slbbath.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-07-27

Tie first floor of the Law
Building is being fitted up for
the postofice, which is to be
moved about the 1st Of August.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02

In Rockland. Jan. Is. Eleanor W.. wife Of
John 2. French aged 92 years months -
In Rockland Jan "a. Lucy A.. wife OF Brad
ford X. Kalloch. aged Of years.
In WAdob0ro. Jan. "a. Francis Overlook, aged
IS years.
In Waldoboro. Jan. 20. Mrs. Curtis. native
OF Dresden aged SO years.
In Friendship Jan. %, II. Torsey Simmons,
aged 35 years.
In Moth Gorham, Jan. "a, Eunice L. Smith.
aged GS years.
in Cana D. Jan 1s Miss Sarah Hubbard, aged
Is years.
IN Detroit Jan. 20, Dngey Houston, aged
- years.
! silewhegan. Jan. 20, Mrs. Freeman Saw
yer aged ~ years.
: . ears.
IN Nonb Arson. Jan Il. Mrs Betsey KIM
BATH AGED 81 years
H. Ktlteiy Jan. -. Lyman 2. spinney, aged
- ye4Ts.
H. Lebanon Jan - Newton l. Kicker, aged
= I ears.
Ia Maehias. Jan. 1s. Mrs. Lucinda Crocker.
geu 50 Years.
In Wesley Jan. l6. Eben :. Haywood aged
5G years.
In MacHiaspori, Jan. II. Ablzai r. stewart,
aged $ years.
In Ninsluw. Jan. 10, Mrs. Martha Whitney,
aged - years.
In Winthrop, Jan, l6, Mrs. Hannah j. Shaw.
aged S3 years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
MAINE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.
Committee ON Education Visited the In.
stitution Yesterday,

Yesterday morning the mem bers OF the
committee on education from the leglsla-
ture, accompanied by ladies and several
other mem bers OF the legislature, came
here TO visit the Maine School for the
Deaf. They were met at the Union station
by members of the board OF trustees and
taken in a special car to the corner of
High and Deering Streets whence they
proceeded to the school.
Tie committee first listened to the
Lord Prayer, repeated In concert by the
entire sch pol. and after that inspected the
dormitory In every part Then they re-
turned 10 the schoolhouse and spent two
hours in the variousclass rooms listenin z
to the regular daily work of the pupils
The committee expressed themse Ives as
greatly pleased with the school and all its
arrangements.
Proceeding to the Falmouth hotel, the
committee found dinner prepared for
them in the small dining room. After
an excellent meal. brief address was
made by Mayor Randall. after which the
committee left Immediately in order to
take the Ito p. IN, train for Pennington,
where they will visit the Normal school
In that town.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
SECRETARY ALIENS INSPECTION.

Washington, February 1.-Assistant
Secretary of the Navy A lien, has returned
from dying trip of inspection to the
navy yards and naval stations in Cuba
and Porto Rico. the control of which
passed to the United States government
with the end of SPANISH sovereignty. MIR.
A lien made his trip on the Brooklyn ana
has embodied the results OF his observa-
tions in a report to Secretary Long. He
unds TINT the stations are more
picturesque than useful to the United
states. They are of ancient date and
their equipment is of little value for
modern naval purposes. The dry dock at
Havana yet remains in the possession u.
the spanish government, but it is ex
Eected that the offer of the United states
government TO purchase it will be ac-
pect d. Some action must DO taken
speedily, according TO Mr. Allen for the
dock is in bad condition aud is rapidly
deteriorating.
Secretary Long will Use Mr.. Aliens
report as the basis for tho submission of
estimates Tor placing the Cuban and
Porto Rican naval stations In condition
for use
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
WI T MANAGER BuRNHAM SAYS.
Polo VIII he Continued in Portland II
Some suitable Arrangements Can BE
Made

4 Manager W. W. Burnham told PRESS
reporter last night that If the people of
Portland wish to see the Portland team
finish the season here they should make
some arrangements TO keep the team
In the field MIR. Durham says that his
team is not losing much money at pres
emit and with good backing could keep
In the field without any loss. lie has
lost considerable money in Portland
owing to his failure to secure City Hall
for the games at the first of the year and
the unfortunate Philadelphia venture
The rest of the Maine league is In
good condition and will undoubtedly
finish the season, while the Portland
team will continue in the league long
enough to allow some of the polo fanciers
to combine and control the team. There
is vary little question but that the Port
land team must soon retire unless bet
ter support is given it than it Is receiv-
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
WESTBROOk.

Mrs. Ann billiard Of Oldtown is in the
city. called by the dangerous illness OF
her brother, Mr.. David q. Hayes, Bridge
street.
Mr. Arthur McAubrey left Tuesday
night for Caribou and Presque Isle.
Mrs. j. d. Gilbert of Lewiston Is in the
city, called by the. Illness of her mother,
Mrs. Charles H. Lewis, Brackett street
The revival meetings under the direction
of Rev. q. W. wilson are to he continued
throu Oh the week and Sunday.
Mrs Ernest Dresser and son Raymond
ARE recovering from an attack of the grip.
Mrs. Marcia Jorian of Portland, was
In the city yesterday calling on friends.
The Excelsior club held its last meeting
with Mrs. Cressey state street Two in
terestin2 papers we're read during the
evening. 1.-The Nineteenth Century OF
Maine, +" by Mrs 1uttle proved instructive
and interesting. The paper on bis
torians of the ls:h Century, read by
Mrs. h. b. Lord was able and much APP
prsciated. The next meeting is to be held
February 9th at the home OF Mrs. Lord
Water street.
Messrs. j. +. sullivan, Henry Roche
eau, W. b Brown AMI Harry Miller.
are to be the floor directors at the granG
annual bail to be held this evening at Odd
Fellows hall. West End. Music is TO be
furnished by Lemieux's orchestra.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
LINCOLN CLUB.

A very large meeting of the Lincoln
club was he,d les. evening, The ban
quet committee resported very large
sale of tickets up to the present time.
Congressman Charles b. Landers of In
diana, who is one OF the brilliant young
orators OF the House, Will surely be pres
emit hon. Herbert ~ Heath of Augusta
will be there ana be at his best. Gov.
Powers, ex Gov. Cleaves, Mayor Randall,
Gen Richards, President Gleason of the
State Senate, Speaker Stetson of the
House and bon John p. Swasey will
deliver addresses
The following Few members were elect
ed Augustus +. Moulton, Harry ~
Fuller. Elmer f. Brown. Frederick L.
FERRIS. + Philip LeGrow, Geo. Ii. Hay
John ". SWEET, Thomas J. Lilly, Frank
L. Haworth. Ii. p. Ingalls,, Clesson }.
Clark, David h. Moulton. Henry A. bard
ing, Benz. c. Stone, VIM. 4. Osborne,
Henry r. Gordon, 6. B. Maybury, Edw.
j. Quinn.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-02
w. c. T. U.
An Interesting Eyeu,.

A service that bids fair TO be OF unusual
interest is to be held in the new Ply
mouth church on Sunday evening, Feb
ruary 9Th. Miss Jessie a. Ackermann,
one of the Worlds W. c. Z. U. mission
aries, who has made complete circuit of
the world several times in the interest of
her work is to give an address upon her
work and travels In speaking OF her ex-
periences, VIM. Curtis says in his intro
duction to Miss Alderman hook, THE
World Through Woman's Eyes:" This
volume illustrates what "A woman, who
Wills can do 1t marks an epoch, too, In
the science of travel, as well as in the
progress of womanhood when a woman
like Miss Alderman encircles the globe
and visits each continent and archipelago
and island. t o learn what other women
are doing and he they are getting on
in the succession OF labor and leisure,
smiles and sadness, coming and going
that we call life There have been womer
travellers before but | know of none who
have made so extended and systematic a
tourney or brought back SO valuable and
interesting fund Of information. In
her travels, Miss Ackermann wore the
white ribbon of the ". &. Il. u. and
with simple gentle eloquence made the
purpose OF that organization known along
a trail that measures 200,U0o miles. She
held /. III meetings, delivered so lectures
and made AZ informal addresses. She
spoke the gospel of temperance and puri
ty upon Al steamers and vessels of war
ard in 49, pulpits She visited ], l40 sun
day schools, i76 day schools and 81 Bands
of Hope and received the pledges of Z, AGO
men. She wrote 5,949 letters. APO articles,
go letters to home papers, printed 10000
leaflets and 2,C00 manuals, and raised
S., 976 which she expended in her work as
she iourneyed on. This might have been
the labor Of life time, but Miss Acker
mann crowded it into six short years
Miss Alderman possesses literary mer
it Of a high order, and her contributions
to some of our leading periodicals are
worthy more than passing notice.
She has fine presence and charms all
who hear her by the simple eloquence of
her story. The meeting viii be open to
the public who are cordially invited to be
present, the only condition asked of them
are are that they win be- prepared to give
literally 30 the collection which will be
taken.