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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
THE FIRST BABY.
It's Coming is Looked Forward to
With Both Joy and Fear ard it's
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by All.

The arrival of the first baby in the
household is the happiest and most inn
portant event Of married life. The young
wife who is to become Il mother delights
to think of the happiness in store for her
when the little one shall nestle upon her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, mother. =
But her happy anticipation quickly van
shes when she realizes the terrible pain
and suffering through which she must
pass while bringing the little one into
the world. An Understandable fear of the
LANCER attendant upon the ordeal soon
iissipates her joyfulness.
Thousands OF women have learned
by experience that there is absolutely
no necessity for the sufferings which at
tend childbirth they know that by
the use of Mothers Friend "a scien-
life liniment--for q few weeks before
the trying hour, eXpectant mothers can
10 prepare themselves for the final
aour that the pain and suffering of the
dreaded event are entirely obviated and
it is safely passed through with COM
.paratively little discomfort.
eli women are interested, and es-
aeciGily .egpectant mothers who for the
grst time have to undergo this trial, in
,nch remedy !; for they know the pain
md suffering, TO say nothing of the dam
ger, wkich is in store for them. Moth
IRIS FriendS is woman's greatest bles-
sing, for it takes her safely through the
severest ordeal of her life. Every woman
should be glad to read the little book
Before Baby is Born,'' which contains
information Of great value To all. 1t
will be sent free TO any one who sends
their address to The Bradiield Regu-
iator Co., A Atlanta, Ca.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
The Death Of General Lawtcn.

The announcement of the death of
General Lawton viii be read with gem
uine sorrow in many homes in North
Carolina this morning. Genertai Law
ton was the first officer put in charge Of
the brigade of which the First North
Carolina regiment was a member when
it entered the service for the war in
Cuba. He soon became very fond Of his
Tar Heels and they learned to love him.
Since then they have watched his bril-
liant career with peculiar pleasure. He
was brilliant soldier, a splendid man,
true friend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
Coupon Notice,
Mechanics and investors
Union.

Stockholders who own FULL PAID
COUPON CERTIFICATES in the
MECHANICS AND INVESTORS
UNION, can have their semi-annual
coupons. paid on presentation at the
s COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS
BANK, on and after Saturday the 23rd
day of December.
Owing to the large demand for loans
on residence property, the Directors Of
the Company have authorized the further
sale of Full Paid 500 shares of Divi-
dend paying stock at eighty dollars per
share, cash. This gives the purchaser
an eight per cent. investment, of which
$3.50 is paid in cash each year land
$4,000 profit at maturity. This stock is
amply secured by first mortgage on
residence property in Raleigh and other
prosperous Cities and Towns in North
Carolina. Dividends are paid prompt,
in June and December. For further
particulars address
B. S. JERMAN,
Treasurer.
GEORGE ALLEN,
Secretary Pullen Building, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
RHEUMATISM, CATARRH
Are Blood Diseases and Cured by B. B.
Bottle Free.

1t is the deep-seated, obstinate cases of
Catarrh and rheumatism that B. B. B.
Botanic Blood Balm) cures. 1t matters
not what other treatments, doctors,
sprays liniments, medicated air, blood
purifiers, have failed to do, b. b. b.
always promptly reaches the real cause
and roots out and drains from the bones
joints, mucous membrane, and entire
system the specific poison in the blood
that causes Rheumatism and Catarrh
b. B. b. is the only remedy strong
enough to do this and cure so there can
never be return Of the symptoms
Don't give up hope but ask your drug
gist for B. B. B.-Botanic Blood Balm
or 3 BIS. Large bottles 81, six bottles
full treatment So. b. b. B. is an
honest remedy that makes real cures OF
all Blood Diseases after everything else
fails. We have absolute confidence in
Botanic Blood Balm; hence, so you may
test it, we will send TRIAL BOTTLE
FREE on request Personal medical
advice free. Address BLOOD BALM
CO., 100 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
CHRISTMAS FOR THE VETERANS
Gifts Sent to the Old Soldiers Here in
the Home.

In the merry Christmastide the poor
should not be forgotten.
The orphan should be remembered in
the gift-giying.
And above all there should be some
thing to mark our gratitude and appre-
citation of the heroes of the sixties-now
growing old in years and few in mum
Der.
The veterans in the Soldiers Home
here are in no special need or dire want
but they would appreciate so much any
token of remembrance from the people
Of their beloved State
No doubt they will receive many such
Already some are coming in; and as the
Christmas Day draws nigh there will be
many more. All such such should be
sent to the ''North Carolina Soldiers
Home, care w. G. Stronach, Raleigh,
y. c."
Here are some Of the letters recently
received by Mr.. Stronach, accompanying
gifts TO the Soldiers Home:
'Kittrell, n. c., Dee. Is.
MIR. Stronach;
Dear Sir: / send by today's freight
two barrels, directed to the Soldiers
not trouble you too much.
yours truly,
MARTHA b. I'll. HINES"
Lexington, n. c., Dec. Is, 1899.
Mr.. w c. Stronach, Raleigh, N. O.:
Dear Sir: On Tuesday, the 9th day
Of this month, the ladies of the Robt E.
Lee Chapter of the u. ID. c.. of this
place, (of which / am q memberl, sent
box of edibles by freight, to the Sol
dier's Home of your city. / wrote to
Mr.. A. b. Stronach and asked him
10 look out for it, and let us know
when it arrived. Since writing ! find |
should have written to w. c., instead
Of A. b. Stronach.
Il guess / am right this time and will
be so much obliged If you win let me
know whether you ever received it and
whether in good condition.
Hoping to hear soon, am
Every sincerely,
MRS. J. w. FINCH
"Goldsboro, N. c., Dee. IS, 1890.
MIR. w. G. Stronach, Raleigh, N. c.:
Dear Sir: The Thomas Ruffn Chap
ter Of the Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy' Of our town, send you today, 4
box for the Soldiers Home. The ex-
press company have kindly offered to
transport it free for us, but could not
promise to deliver it at Raleigh. Win
you please see that 1t is delivered for
Us? With many good wishes for orr
old soldiers, am
VERY respectfully.
MRS. J. l.. BORDEN.
Treasurer for Thomas Ruffn Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
Suspension Of a Bank.

New York, Dee. 19.-The National
Bank Of Port Jeryis, n Y, did not open
its doors for business today. A notice
signed by President Francis Marvin
aud VicePresident Sharp was posted,
saying that temporary suspension was
necessitated by the stringency in the
New York money market. The suspen-
SIGN is attributed primarily to the re-
cent defalcation of L. E. Goldsmith, the
assistant cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

"One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy / ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequaled for whooping
cough. Children all like it," writes ii.
n Williams, Gentryville, Ind. Never
fails. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group, nnpu-
monia, bronchitis and all throat ar ] lung
troubles. Its early use prevents con
sumption. Bobbitt & Wynne Drug
Company, W. il. King, Adams & k,ge,
William Simpson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

CHRONIC NASAL CATARRH pois-
ons every breath that is drawn into the
lungs. There is procurahle from any
druggist the remedy for the cure of this
trouble A small quantity Of Ely's
Cream Balm placed into the nostrils
spreads over an infamed and angry
surface. relieving Immediately the pain
full inflammation, cleanses. heals and
cures. a cold in the head vanishes inn
mediately. Sold by druggists or will be
mailed for 80 cents. by Ely Brothers.
Sc Warren Street, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
knights Give an Oyster Supper.

Red Springs, N. c., Dec. 10. -(spe-
cial.)-Red Springs Lodge, No. 81,
Knights of Pythias, gave a grand oys-
ter supper at Hotel Townsend Friday
night. Over two hundred guests We're
present, about seyenty-fye Of them being
ladies', From 8 till II social pleasures,
music, feasting, etc, was enjoyed by
all
The lodge has fifty-one members. and
is in a hourishing condition. The COM
mittee, the ladies who assisted them,
and I. b. Roberts and assistants of the
popular Hotel Townsend deserve many
thanks for it's great SUGGESTIVE biggest
affair of the kind ever witnessed here.
r. w. Liyermore is hopeful of having
the electric light plant in operation
early next year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
KNITTING MILL co.
Articles of incorporation
Taken Out Yesterday.
NOW FOR ACTIVE WORK
NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION
ALSO CHARTERED.
TO SECURE A PARK FOR THE WEST
lncorporators From All Southern States, The
Association viii Have its Headquarters in
Asheyile and win Promote tie
MnlnnnI pnrL cnhnr..n
National Park Scheme.

The knitting mill for Raleigh is an as
sured fact. The capital necessary to the
successful establishment and successful
conduct of the enterprise is assured. 1t
is expected that the stockholders of the
company Will shortly meet and organize
since under the title of The
Melrose knitting Mill Company of
Raleigh it was incorporated yesterday
by the Secretary of State. The incor-
porators are J. s. Wynne, f. Il. Ward,
&. II. Leach, Il, G. Smith, G. G. Latta,
b. S. Jerman. G. T.. Johnson H. E..
Iitchford and II. b. Womack I'ne busi-
ness of the corporation will be to buy,
manufacture, sell and otherwise deal in
cotton, wool and other textiles and their
products, to purchase, lease or other
wise acquire lands and buildings to OPP
crate warehouses, factories and estab-
fish agencies" The plant Of the COM
pany and its principal offices Will be To-
Gated in Raleigh with power to conduct
its business in all other States, terrific
1ies. colonies and dependencies of the
United States
The capital stock is $25, 900 divided in
to $50 shares of 500 par value. but the
company is authorized to organize and
begin business when $4,000 has been
subscribed.
FOR A NATIONAL PARK.
The Appalachian National Park Asso-
citation filed articles of incorporation
with the Secretary of State yesterday,
the business of the corporation being to
promote the establishment and main
tenance, by the United States Govern
ment Of National park in the Southern
Appalachian mountains" The principal
offices are to be at Asheville. There is
no capitay stock The names of the pro-
moters Of the enterprise are Geo. 5.
Powell. DR. G. r. Amber 4. ii. Me-
0uilkin,, of Asheyille; NJ. II. Cone. r.
ID. Gilmer, Hugh MacIsae, J. Cald-
well. Harry Walters, A. b. Andrews, s.
Wittkowsky, ~ r. FIewett, Hon. Ben
ton MeMillin. Prof. c. w. Dabney, Hon.
r. l.. Taylor, j. Shelton Williams, Hon.
John ". Daniel Hon. HOge Tyler, John
II. Cleveland, n. G.. Gonzales, Gen. Mc-
Grady, John r. Proctor, Hon. j. G. s.
Blackburn, j. J. Seay, Clark Howell, A.
+. Gambler, Prof Corbett, J. G. CARING
ton, NJ. Y. Richards. @. ii. Schenck, II.
Al. Stovall S. 6. Mason, j. a. Holmes,
Charles A. Webb. A. M. Waddell. j. A.
Nichols, Il. r McKissick, s. G. WEIGH,
.Tosenhus Daniels, II. II. McI4oud, Z. $.
Collins and w. b. Gwyn.
The officers Of the corporation are to
he d president, twenty-five vice-presi-
dents, secretary and treasurer and a
board Of twelve directors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

THOROUGHBRED CHICKENS for
Sale.-Black Minorca, Barred and
White Plymouth Rock, Brown Leg
horn: ROSTERS and cockerels, hens ana
pullets. About 16O in all, must. il
possible, be sold by January LIST, 1900.
First class, and cheapest ever offered
in the State. Write at once to L. J..
Gattis, Jr., Hester, n. G. 15-2w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
FOR SALE.

One 4-room house, East Hargett
street; one 4-room house, West Mckee
street; one Broom house, West Mckee
street; one 12-room house, Newbern
avenue; one Groom house, West Eden.
ton street; one 7-room house, Peace
streets. Also several vacant lots and
improved property in the city, for sale
or rent.
CAMERON & BATCHELOR,
Insurance and Real Estate,
10 West Martin Street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

SELECT YOUR BASKET SELECT
your Candy tmade right on the spot
put one in the other, tie if up with
ribbons-adorn with fluffy bows and
you have a gift ito the Queens taste. :
It is done for You at ROYSTER'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
VOLCANIC EXHIBITIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy Bueklen's Arnica Salve cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Bunions, Burns, Scalds, Chap.
ped Hands Chilblains. Best Pile Cure
on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only % cents box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

PAYING DRUG BUSINESS is Or
fered for cash. Reason for selling.
other business demands attention.
Splend4u opportunity. Parties mean-
ing business address Cash, care
News and Observer. At. 5. and w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE, and is cured
by the use of Pain-Killer. This is the
most wonderful and valuable medicine
ever known for this disease; its action
upon the system is entirely different
from any ether preparation ever known.
The patient while taking this medi-
cine may eat anything the appetite
Graves. Avoid substitutes, there is but
one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. Price 25c
and Soc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

THE MEMORY OF YOUR GIFT
will last longer if you send the Candy
in a stylish basket. The basket stays
all prices at ROYSTER'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN % CENTS AN IN
SERTION. CASH MUST ACCOM-
PANY ORDER. SPECIAL DIS
COUNTS on LONG CONTRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

NAMES IN GOLD-NAMES STAN
ped on Bibles, prayer-books, purses.
card cases, etc. by The Capital Print
ing Company, Raleigh, N. G.
12-14-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

FOR SALE-OyER FIFTEEN HUN
dred barrels of best seed Irish pota-
toes, second crop, Clark's Early Rose.
Red Bliss, Triumph, and White Bliss
varieties. Now is the time to place
your orders for the spring planting.
also have large quantity of the best
varieties Of lettuce and cabbage plants
for sale. N. B. Dawson, Conetoe, n.
C. 1-1-1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

LOST BELT BUCKLE,
attached to white ribbon belt, lost OH
Fayetteville or Halifax streets, or IN
Capitol square. If returned to this
office finder will be rewarded. If
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

The old folks are waiting for yon
Christmas, so is the Seaboard Air Line.
One and one-third fares round trip.
Tickets good for two weeks, II rur-
chased December 22nd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR RENT CAPITAL CLUB SA-
loon. Apply to VIM. Boylan, Chair
MAN,
12-20.-wed thu & sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

It's hard to follow the bent of a mans
mind when he is in financial straits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

VERY ATTRACTIVE BASKETS
make beautiful candy packages. Guam
ties of them at ROYSTERaS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

WANTED. PURCHASERS FOR
the best lamps in the city. Lamps
that give brilliant light, are easily
managed, and handsome in appear
ance. Call at Hughes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

FOR SALE-TWO MOSLER, BAH
mann & Co.'s fre-proof STATES, a
inches deep, 2411a inches wide and 81
inches high, outside measurement.
Can be seen at this office. Safes in
good condition.
Pit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
SO REWARD.

For the arrest and conviction Of the
thief who stole from our Hargett street
entrance a Columbia bicycle, low frame,
No. 1855, model 10, Ramshorn handle
bar, Garford Saddle, rat-trap peddles,
with search light lamp attached-the
property of Chester Cole.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

BASKETS FILLED WITH FINE
candy make elegant gifts, useful and
satisfying Many styles-e every price
at ROYSTER'S
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

Tickets on sale for the Christmas hoIl
days by the Seaboard Air Line, Deem.
Der 2ond, 23rd, 24th 25th, also Decem.
Der 30th and 31st. $780, and January
list, 1900, good until January 4th, inclu.
sive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20

FOR RENT BOYLAN FARM, IN
St. Matthews township 200 acres.
w. B. Snow. st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-20
WANTED.

WANTED IRRESPONSIBLE FIRM
wants office manager at Raleigh; sal
airy $1,000 year; 5000 cash and best
references required: commercial refer
ence furnished; position permanent.
Address Posoffiee Box 1925 Station b,
Philadelphia, Pa.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-10
ADDISON 6. FOSTER. REp,l
The New Senator From Washington.

genius of true government; and furth-
er, it being to the interest of the city
of Ell Paso to improve it's sanitary con-
dition in every way possible, they re-
spectfully ask that you grant their Pc
tition.
J. E. GREIG & Son.
Attorney Good briefly stated that his
client had no intention of int -fering
with Harry Chairman but simply want
ed the privilege of hauling. by sane
ton of the city aud under protection of
the city government.
Charley Patterson was present as
was also Harry Chairman. They had
been told that the petition would be
presented and were there 20 kill it II
possible. Patterson said:
"Mr. Chairman has been duly ap-
| pointed to do this work aud bonded.
| His salary consists Of 80 per month,
balance comes from citizens as fees. 1
will say this. Ifiyou gentlemen accept a
proposition of that kind, you might as
! we'll send for an outsider to come in
| here and be alderman. It's an outrage!
It's a shame!
ST, for one, so long as I occupy my
present official position. will not re-
cognize the rights of this other party
or afford him protection"
Attorney GOod;-In other words Mr..
Patterson places himself above the
city council.
Dr.. Race. city physician, also chin
| ed in to oppose the new conner. He
said something about the city having a
bonded man who must be protected.
The opinion of the city attorney was
asked. He said he was not fully &C
quainted with the terms of the Or
| dinance, but when the ordinance was
| passed it was expressly provided that
no monopoly be created in favor OF
Chairman. He thought the stranger
| had the same right to haul garbage as
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-10

any other carrier and the council had
nothiog whatever to do with the mat
ter.
On motion of Alderman Robinson
the petition was received and filed.
BIDS FOR E CELLS.
It was moved. seconded and ordered
that the bids for the new cells fort the
city Jail be- opened.
Mr.. Badger commended that the cOun-
Gil had a-ked for no bids, hut for es-
Inmates from the architect. SIT looks
to me like making fools out of a lot of
men by submitting these bids when we
have asked for none It will only re-
| suit in giving other people the ad-
vantage of knowing the price offered"
After a long wrangle it was agreed
| to open the bids ADD Jake Catlin pro-
| ceeded so to do.
The various bids showed prices on
both plain steel cells and burglar proof
cells aud the figures as offered follow
Dieblold Lock Co. Canton, o., S1175
and 1920.
E. p. Barnum, Detroit, S84O and
| 1850.
F. P. Smith. Chicago 1895.
McCutcheon Payne & Co, $126O ano
$685..
L. E. Shelton, sen ting Pauly
| Jail building manufacturing company
| ST. Louis, S7l2, S562, 5000 and 1886.
No action was taken last night but
after the bids had all been heard the
matter was referred and b council
adjourned.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-10
Danger Of The Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy for la grippe we have yet to
learn of a single case having resulted
in pneumonia which shows conclusive
ly that this remedy is a certain pre-
ventive of that dangerous disease. 1t
will.cure Ia grippe;in less time thar any
other treatment. 1t is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-10

~renresent to your honorable Dooy tna.
thew are the inventors and owners OF
the latest and best approved appliances
for the removal OF filth. excrement
from vaults and cesspools, now IN use;
that their system has been tested ano
used for the last eight years by a num-
her of the large cities in the east'
among the number are such cities as
Chicago, ILL.,, and Detroit. Mich; toa6
wherever it has been introduced IL mas
given universal satisfaction.
Wherefore, your petitioners spe
Efullv ask that you grant them permls,
sion to clean cesspools and vaults anu
remove garbage for those persons VINO
NAV desire to employ them. This per-
nit, however, not to infringe upon any
work for which Mr.. Chairman Is paid q
salary by the city.
For which privilege your petitioners
are willing to take out a Incense anu
enter INTO q bond for the faltniul per-
Torrance of their contracts. Your Pc
titiouers therefore ask that you REFER
this petition to the proper com is.e''
that such committee inspect Peti'lon,
er's outfit and appliances Tor DONG sala
| work. and would also be glao II alu
| committee would investigate the "orh
! done bv petitioners in Juarez, Mexico,
| and look over the numerous letters OF
endorsement received by them from the
officials of other cities in which they
| have established their system OF
cleansing vaults and cesspools and re-
moving garbage. Your pet'tloDers
only ask that the people of Ell Paso De
allowed to employ them to dothls WORE
if thew so desire, and IS competition Is
the life of trade, aud monopolies ex'
elusive privileges, contrary to the