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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
THE SANITARY is DUE.
It's d Mighty Costly Experiment to Fail
to Pay 1t.

It's Mighty Costly Experiment to Fail
to Pay 1t.
Z If you are Liable for sanitary license
and haven't paid it you'd better do so at
once.
Yesterday for the first time in the
history of Raleigh citizen was arraign-
ed before the mayor for failure to pay
tax prescribed by the city and punish
ed for his failure.
r. w. Levy, who lives ON South
Blount street. charged with violation of
the city ordinance in failing to pay the
sanitary tax. He was aTTalgned before
Mayor Powell and fined SO tthe maxi
mum is S25l, ard costs and In addition
made to pay his license tax Thus by
failing to pay the license tax for. the
past two years. Levy had to pay $19.25,
whereas if he had paid his tax on time
it would have cost him only 81 for the
two years.
Inspector Sale says that warrants for
Others who failed to pay will be issued
at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
LOCKED A VISITOR IN JAIL.
If You've Committed a Crime It's Not
Safe to Visit in Jail

IL lou We AOul1nbIUeu q ITilHe II ANDN
Safe to Visit in Jail.
There was a surprised man in wake
county Jail yesterday. His name rs
John Campbell He is from Harnett
County, and he is a brother of Archie
Campbell, who was some two weeks
ago arrested here at prayer meeting
on Il number of charges. John is charg-
ed with him about year ago in the
theft of a set of harness, and the officers
have for a long time had a capias for
both him and his brother Archie and one
Walter Guy. The two last named were
captured here about two weeks ago.
They were given a preliminary hearing
and bound over to court. Being unable
to give bond they have, OF course, re-
manned in Jail.
One day last week john Campbell
came to see his brother i'll jail. lie
remained with him for some time, then
went away. After he was gone the
officers remembered that they had q
capias for him. They said nothing,
however, but waited. Yesterday again
brought John to see his brother. lie
was admitted to the Jail, and he's still
there. He went in as a visitor and he
remained as a prisoner. He seemed
much surprised at the turn affairs took,
and little indignant.
But it made no difference. He's still
there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
THE BAR AssOCTATION

North Carolina will be represented at
the meeting of the American Bar Asso-
citation at Buffalo Lithia Springs next
week. 1t is not known just how many
Tar Heel attorneys will attend, but
the following have announced their in
tention of being present: r. o. Bur
ton, Raleigh; w. d. Pruden, Edenton;
Platt d. Walker, Charlotte; John
Bridgers, Tarboro, and George Roun-
tree, Wilmington. Several other North
Carolinians are already at the springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Mr.. Ed. Chambers Smith Buys Farm
in Middle Greek Township.

A deed was yesterday recorded by the
register of deeds, conveying to Ed
Chambers Smith from Samuel Harris
and wife, tract of land in Middle Greek
township This land adjoins the lands
of Joe Crowder Jackson Rand, Myatt
and others. and containing 167 aces.
The price paid is 81 800 The land is that
which was in 1897 sold by Mrs. Annie
Moore Parker to Harris for $1,000
At commissioner sale yesterday at
the court house door. ten acres OF land
in st. Matthews township, belonging to
William Emory and others, was sold 1t
was bid in by j. e. Kinks at $3.50 per
acre.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
4 NEW BRICK STORE.

a new handsome two-story brick store
is to be erected on Martin street, i'e-
tween Blount and Wilmington strccfs.
next to PAGES stable. This property
is owned by Mr.. John w. Lee and
has for many years been occupied by
an old wooden building. This has been
torn down and the ground cleared for
the new building. Work will begin at
once. There is 81 feet front and the
location is an excellent one for large
store. The new building proposed will
add much to this part of the street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
THE STATE LIBRARY CLOSED.
The Work Of Challenging and Classify
ing the, Books Now in Progress.

ing the, Books NOW IN HrOgfeSS.
The State Library viii be closed to
visitors today. as the work of re-cata-
loguing and reclassifying the boohs be
gins this morning.
This will be done by a man trained
in such work-Mr. Benjamin Wyche-
who is thoroughly familiar with tine sys-
tenn of the library at Washington. The
classified card system, which has been
perfected after years of roil, will be
used after the books have been classi-
fed as to the subject matter and au-
thors. A case costing about S125 will
he placed in the library In which the
classified cards are kert ON adjustable
files
Mr.. Wyche will have as his assistants
Mr. j. D. Simpson, Mr.. Russell Sher-
rell, Miss Beulah Walker, Mr.. John
Birdsong and Miss Eugenia King. The
work viii require several weeks, and
this force will probably be increased
after 4 few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

The bond of Mr.. H. j. Ellicott. the ar
list to whom the contract for the Vance
statue was awarded, was received yes
terday by Mr. JOS. G. Brown, for the
committee. 1t is in the sum of 800:
given by the Fidelity and Deposit Coul-
pany of Baltimore. The bond is 70
guarantee the faithful and satisfactory
execution of the work according to CON
tract.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

Irritating stings, bites, scratches,
wounds and cuts soothed and healed b.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saliva SURE
and safe application for tortured flesh.
Beware of counterfeits. Bobbitt, Wynne
e Co, w. Fl. King & Co, Adams IL
Move. VIM. Simpson. Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
Concerning Carpets.

Until last day OF August we Will adhere to
the low prices at which we have been offering
Carpets advertised every day this month, But
the cost Of all Carpet Woods is bounding, and
have notified the trade Of a still
further material and just1f1able advance in
prices Of carpets, Our contract FOR August
deliveries were made before any rise occurred,
but, when these carpets are sold out we do not,
see any possibility Of selling similar grades
at the low prices we are now during August Of
fer1ng them, We advise you to buy your Fall
and Winter Carpets right now. We make and lay
these August Carpets free Of extra charge FOR
making and laying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

The less a woman tries to be irresisti-
BILE the more she is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

Trouble drives fewer men to dring
than drink drives to trouble.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

GUY T.. BUNCH, RiEPAIRMAN,
viii make your sewing machine, bicy-
Gle, trunk, ETC., good as new. He will
cover your umbrella. 100 w. Martin
street. Bell Phone 10.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WANTED.-A CARVER TO RUN
spindle carving machine. Martin
Biggs, Williamson, n. @.
Slim
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WANTED TO BUY-AN Iron
Safe with combination lock. Parties
desiring to sell should state size and
price, and address =. O. Box 2S3, Raj
eigh, N. G. S-2-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN % CENTS AN IN
oERTION CASH MUST ACCOM-
PANY ORDER. SPECIAL DIS
COUNTS ON LONG CONTRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
WANTED.

YOUNG MAN OF GOOD ADDRESS
to travel nearby towns. Reasonable
salary and expenses, Opportunity for
advancement Address, r. Ii. Wool
ward, Baltimore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

LOST BETWEEN MARLBOROUGH
House and Carrollton Hotel on Satur-
day night a pearl brooch. Suitable re-
ward if returned to this office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WANTED-ONE THOUSAND MEN
and Women to give us their work
Our Agents are all over the State.
OAK CITY STEAM LAUNDRY,
Raleigh, n. G. T-29-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
PHOTOGRAPHS.


WHARTON, THE PHOTOGRAPH
er is Still making his high grade pict-
ures at special rates Remember
when you get Whartons pictures, you
are getting the very best
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
STENOGRAPHER

STENOGRAPHER WANTED. An
active young man of good habits who
understands shorthand and typewrit.
ing wanted to do office work in the
Piedmont section, with board, washing
and the occasional use of horse AMI
buggy furnished free. Will have no
expenses. Give age. experience, where
raised, speecr, and the lowest price you
will work for by the year. Address
O. n. w. Williams, \. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WANTED. "A PORTION or YOUR
printing. Bill heads, letter heads,
statements, briefs, records, cards-in
fact, printing of all kinds executed
promptly in the highest style of the art
by Afford, Bynum and Christopher,
115 r. Hargett street Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WANTED.-AGENT TO SELL on
commission, toilet soaps, references
required. The Weaver Brothers u
Mott Co. Cos S. Luzerne street, Bal
timore, Md
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22

WOMAN OF GOOD ADDRESS AND
references. Church member preferred,
to represent us i'm this end surrounding
towns. Good salary given. Address
Manager, 10 w. Saratoga st, Baltt-
more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A NICE TWENTY.
room hotel, comparatively new, well
furnished, stable and barn on premises,
in a growing little town. Also Other
property, improved and unimproved.
Address, r. b. GIBSON. Gibson, N. G.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
A VILLAGE IN A CRATER.

Now that we have possessions in
the West Indies, that region will be-
come far more interesting to Ameri-
can tourists. The prediction is fire.
quentIy made that Havana is destined
to be one of the most popular winter
resorts in the world, and not few
of the smaller islands, some of which
are scarcely known by name, will re-
ceive the patronage Of considerable
part of the travelling public for excel
lent reasons. One of these little
spots is the Dutch island of Saba,
which is only short sail from Porto
Rico, and is one of the most unique
specks of rock in the world. The day
is coming when tourist steamers visit
ing the lesser Antilles will, by unani-
NOUS demand, have to stop a few
hours at Saba.
The sland is only five square miles
in extent, and is nothing but the
conical top of an extinct volcano ris-
ing shapely $500 feet above the level
of the sea. About 800 feet up the
steep slope of this mountain top is a
break in the wall of rock. 1t is where
a crater was once formed in the side
of the mountain, and the only import
ant settlement on the island stands on
the floor of this acient crater WISH
tors to the island land in rocky cove
and ascend the precipitous path con-
sisting of steps cut in the rock, which
the natives appropriately name "the
adder" Nearly 200 little houses
adorn the rounded bottom of this
crater, and owing to the position OF
the town it is known as the Bottom
village. The site of the pretty white
houses amid the verdure of the crater
floor, with the mountain mass tower
ing high behind them, is extremely
unique and pleasing. Everything that
the people of Bottom possess has to be
carried up to this hight on their heads.
Much practice has made the natives
very expert in this business, and 100
pounds is not an unusual load and
seems hardly to impede the advance
of the carrier up the long stone steps.
Over 1000 people, mostly Dutch,
white-sklnned, rosy-cheeked and tow
headed folk, live in the settlement,
and are certainly among the very best
specimens of successful colonization
in the tropics. Seafaring and boat
building are their occupations. 1t is
said they build the best fishing boats
in the Caribbees. They draw up the
timber for the boats with ropes and
then lower the boats down the noun
tain side Saba is also exceptional
from the fact that scarcely any ne
groes are to be found in the place.
On most of the smaller West Indies
the population is overwhelmingly
black.-NeW York Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

cred by the English corvette in 1889,
except that the southern promontory
was Is feet high instead of 153, as re
ported by the Egeria. The palm trees
hao gone, but the island was still YER
dant. The resurrected island was
formally annexed in the name OF the
French republic, and the French flag
was left flying.
Two years later brig sent out by
France to revisit her possessions found
that Falcon Island had again disap-
peared, and was simply reef, danger
GUS to navigation. Whereupon France,
in her turn, gave up possession.
Next the home government of Tonga
Island, hearing of the disappearing
piece of land, sent an expedition TO
Falcon The isle was once again in
evidence, the southern promontory
being now 40 feet high, and the north
ern end now standing out as COM
handing bluff. The vessel took pos
session in the name Of King George OF
Tonga.
And now the island is once more dis
appearing. The latest reports state
that in all probability it is again sub
merged.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
A VANISHING ISLAND.
England and France Have Both An
nexed 1t, But Can't Keep It.

Out in the Pacific is a strip of land
not undergo allegiance to any power.
They call it Falcon Island.
Our old friend John Bull, always on
the watch to increase his empire, was
the first to encounter it. In 1889 the
British corvette Egeria noted a prom
inent island in the South Sea. Palm
trees were growing on its southern ex-
tremity, a commanding bluff rising $50
feet above the sea.
On landing, the commander was
struck With the beauty Of the island.
1t was not more than a mile in length
sign of the island having been noticed,
the captain, after having christened it
Falcon Island, planted the Union Jack
on it's topmost pinnacle.
The results of his voyage were re-
ported, and next year transport ship
was sent with orders to make further
reports. The captain of the Egeria,
who happened to be in command of
the transport, on arrivirG at the place
where he had left the i-,GId was sur
prised to find that it had disappeared.
Nothing was left but low and dan
gerous coral reef, with the sea beating
against it. The cliff had disappeared,
and with it the palm trees and vegeta-
ton. England's flag had sunk with
the land.
Two years later the French govern
ment sent the cruiser Duchaffault to
the Pacific. She found her way to Fal-
con. There was an island nearly the
exact counterpart of the one discov-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
CHAPTER XIV.
In the Dark.

Look here, Kate, I'm not going back
ill I've had good try here to see if
something cans be made out of this
affair."
Katrine D'Enghien sat in the draw
ing-rC0m Of the Dark House, with Ter
eyes half closed, as if listening to the
ballad Lydia was singing in low tone
in the corner of the back room, while
Capel stood by turning over the leaves.
The old lawyer was in another cor
ner at a card-table, on whose green
surface lay a heap of papers and
parchments, one Of which he took up
from time to time, and laid down,
after examining it by the light of the
shaded lamp.
'You said only yesterday that you
were sick of this domestic cemetery -
said Katrine.
$50 am; for it's doleful enough for
anything here, only it makes me mad
to see such a wealth of art treasures
and plate belonging to this fellow
Capel."
"Then it is very evident you did not
fitch the old mans treasure" said
Katrine.
eyes, my dear. very evident If I
had I should not be here
"Unless you thought it better for the
sake Of throwing people off the scent, a"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

regarded at Pekin as an offensive par
tisan
Strangely enough, the news of his
presence here never got into the pa
pers but there was no doubt whatever
Of his genuineness. Those Americans
who met him in connection with GER
tain business transactions found him
cultured, superbly educated and
thoroughly accomplished man OF the
world. His official robes, which
formed part of an extensive luggage,
were such gorgeous affairs as are
seldom seen outside the sacred circles
of the court. They were made of silk
of the wonderful weave reserved for
the royal house, to counterfeit which
means death, and were stiff with in
tricate embroidery. He had besides
multitude of strange and beautiful
trinkets, carvings in jade and ivory,
splendid fans, inlaid work as delicate
as frost, caskets crusted with silver
filigree and a hundred and one other
things, all attesting his taste, po-
sition and at least former wealth. But
OF luxurious habits, the prince was a
very businesslike gentleman and he
proceeded at once to beguile his exile
by obtaining an interest in the larg-
est shrimpery on Grand lake. He had
the sagacity to assume charge of the
books, which he kept with such skill
that at the end of six months they
clearly demonstrated that he owned
the entire property and was entitled
to all the profits of the Season. A
long wrangle ensued. Edgar M.
Calm of the then firm OF Noise &
Calm was the attorney OF the Shrimp
ers and his Office was the scene of in
tewninable arguments, all ending as
they began, with the prince in possess
sion.
Such was the situation when one
afternoon six stolid-looking Cinnamon
filed into Mr.. Cahn's presence. They
were the plundered partners, and
without wasting time they made
brief and pointed statement in choice
pigeon English. eve are tired Of
American law" they said in sub
stance. cit is too slow. Besides, we
have a society that attends to such
matters. 1t is called the Highbinders.
Possibly the prince has heard of this
society. If not, he will hear from it
shortly. Kindly convey him this mes
sage with our compliments. Good
day."
The prince was sent for. He ar
rived at 4 o'clock and listened to the
communication with composure. AT
6 o'clock he called again and made a
settlement in full. Next day he de-
parted and has never been heard of
since. 1t is understood, however,
that there was change in the politi-
cal situation in China, and that he
now resides at Pekin, where, Judging
from his shrimping adventure, he has
probably prospered Before leaving
he gave some trinkets to a few friends,
who still preserve them as souvenirs
of singularly able man.-New Or
| leans Times-DemOcrat.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
SMALL FACTS.

There's a pleasure in being cranky
that only a crank can know.
Second love is bliss, but it's only
for the sixtieth part of a minute.
Listeners don't expect to hear any
good of themselves; it's the bad of
others they are after.
The man who wrestles with OBJ
security usually loses.
Men censure women for painting,
yet they never saw an angel that
wasn't painted.
knowledge may be power but it's
seldom powerful enough to move a
stubborn man.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
Continued.

Continued.
impossible! cried Capel, half aloud
Il might as we'll suspect Arts or Miss
Lawrence or Katrine herself"
May come in?" said a voice that
sent a thrill through the thinker, and
Katrine D'Enghien stood in the door
way.
Come in? Yes" cried Capel, ad-
vancing to meet her with open hands,
and moved by an impulse that he could
not withstand.
"'Is anything the matter?" she said,
simply.
''Yes-no-yes, a great deal is the
matter" cried Capel. There, must
speak to you"
'Mr. Capel," said she, half in alarm.
Forgive me if I seem impetuous,"
he cried, ''but I am greatly troubled in
mind, and I feel as if I would give
anything for the sympathy of one who
would listen to my troubles, and help
me with her counsel"
Surely you have all our sympathy,
Mr.. Capel," said Katrine, innocently.
eyes, I hope so,'' he cried, earnestly,
"but I want more than that, Katrine.
You must know that I love you"
"Mr. Capel!"
Pray do not be angry with me-"
''Is this q time or season to make
guch declaration to me, Mr.. Capel?'
said Katrine, softly
''For some things-no; for other
things-yes I am in such sore need
of help and counsel such as could be
given me by the woman who returned
my love. No, no; don't leave me.
Hear me out AS soon as [ heard
that will read, it filled my heart with
Joy; for it told me that was rich, and
that these were riches which I could
share with you. Then, when the
discovery was made that the treasure
had been stolen, it was not the wealth
I regretted, but I despaired because it
seemed that you were furuner from me.
But listen to me. I am trying hard
to discover how this large fortune has
been swept away"
Katrine's eyes glittered.
"Help me in my endeavors, and tell
me this-some day if I make the dis
covery, and am once more in posi-
zion to ask you to be my wife you
will listen to me?"
She raised her beautiful eyes to his,
and he caught her hand.
1t was withdrawn, and she said,
softly.
81 am sorry you should think me so
Eordid.'
f'Then you love me?" he cried.
81 made no such confession. The
man to whom I give my hand will not
be chosen for the sake Of his money"
''Then I may hope?" he cried.
''Mr. Capel, is it not your duty to
find your fortune?"
''Yes; but let me say our fortune y
he cried.
'Mr. Capel, do not speak to me
again like this. I should feel that l
was standing in your light if listened
aow."
"But at some future timer"
She looked at him softly, and his
breath went and came fast, as her
speaking eyes rested on his, and he
saw TIC uduudoh-ISu uOSpSA al AC4
cheeks.
"Wait till that future time comes, -
she whispered.
"And you will help me?" he cried.
EYES," she said at last, ''I will help
you-all I can"
He would have caught her in his
arms, but she raised her hand.
ct thought we were to be friends"
"Friends!" he whispered. 81 love
you"
cit must be then as a friend" she
said, in her low voice; but there was
that in her look which made Capels
heart throb, while, when she extended
her hand, he kissed it, without being
aware that Lydia had entered the
room and drawn back, with a weary
look of misery in her face that she
Vainly sought to hide.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
CHAPTER XVI.
"You Herei

Paul Capel was not superstitious, but
a curious thrill ran through his nerves.
and his first impulse was to leap up
and shout who's there?"
Then a thought flashed through his
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

The Hawaiian supreme court has
rendered an opinion in the Chinese
habeas corpus cases submitted last
week. It sustains jurisdiction, but
gives the collector general of Gus
toms authority to enforce United
States laws.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

At Columbus, O., Col. A. G. Patton
filed a petition in banruptcy. His
total indebtedness is S125,000.