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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

try is calm and happy under existing
circumstances: cit is happy coun-
try which can welcome a hero with
out fear of Caesarism, militarism and
socialism. 1t is fortunate land
where men of the Dewey type are
straightforward, simple and honest
and indulge no ambitious dreams to
OvertGrn the government The pa
per then speaks of the irony of fate,
which bringe honor for Dewey and
disgrace for the Spanish admiral,
Montojo, on the same date The
Temps says Spain may one day re-
greet her harshness to the unfortunate
defeated man of Cavite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

OVER in France they are wondering
how it is that the people of this coun-
try are not fighting duels, chopPing
each others heads off, giving the
principal cities ever to bowling, muir
derous mobs, and upsetting the gov
eminent, all because Dewey has come
home in triumph. The Paris Temps
thus significantly alludes to the
French astonishment that this coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

PRESIDENT JACOB b. SCHURMAN, of
President McKinley's Philippine COM
mission, says the only aim of the
United States is to raise the Filipinos
to the plane of self government and
give them control. Then why have
they not been told so long ago? OF
this they had right to know from
the first, and had they been told so
the existing troubles, which have
cost the nation so much in blood and
money, might have been avoided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

IT is very apparent that Dewey has
not the highest estimate in the
world of Otis, which is doubtless one
of the reasons of the administrations
GOODNESS toward the victorious adj
miral. Anyone who is not in love
with Otis and Sampson need expect
no friendly chances from the White
HouSp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

A. l.. ALLEN, erstwhile private sec
rotary, went back on his old boss in
order to secure the nomination for the
latter's seat in congress. The admin
istration could not beat Tom for re-
election on the issue of anti-expansion,
but it was strong enough to bluff the
new man into sworn allegiance TO the
Hanna-McKinley policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

Tom HALL, the humorous writer in
Life, a few years ago signed his name
as Lieut.. Winthrop Hall, U. S. A. He
retired from the army to devote him
self to writing. During the Spanish
war he was first lieutenant in the
ROugh Riders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
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, cuts, bruises, burns,
scalds, chapped hands, chilblains.
Best pile cure on earth. Drives out
pains and aches. Only 25 cents
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold By
Hartz & Ullemeyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

AMBASSADOR CLAYTON, who repre-
sents the interests of the United
States in the City of Mexico. has laid
out a golf links near the town and in
troduced the game to several of his
friends, with whom it has become
most popular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tire
mendous energy are not found where
stomach, kidneys and bowels are out
of order If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
20 cents at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

The demonstrations being con-
Quoted in New York in honor of
Dewey are after all but the outward
and visible signs of the emotions with
which the hearts of his countrymen
are filled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-29

Kills acknowledgements pains,
lame back, diarrhoea, sprains. pleu-
risy, sore throat, frost bites, with
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer. Csc all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

I67 pairs Ladies' /. Dongola Lace
Shoes, plain toe and patent leather tip;
the usual price on this Shoe is $1.O0;
here Tor .......... 49,. .ouc.
60 pairs Ladies' Dongola Lace Shoes,
Patent Tip. Better than the average
81 90 Shoe. Now to be had here for 65c
600 pairs Ladies' Dongola Shoes, in
Lace and Button, plain and Patent
Leather Tip Toe, also Common Sense
styles. The regular $1.25 quality; your
choice for Toe.
33S pairs Ladies' Button and Lace
Shoes, all styles. A great many Of
these Shoes would be cheap at Sl.5O.
268 pairs Ladies' Lace and Button
Shoes, several styles A good Goat Skin
Shoe, at the low price of soc.
1,0S1 pairs Ladies' Dongola and Kid,
Button and Lace. Match them for $l.50
if you can. A great many pairs in
this lot would be cheap at SLID. Take
your choice for .............. Sl.OO.
$50 pairs Ladies' Fine Shoes, Good
year welts, hand-turned bottoms
shoes in this lot run up to $3.50, now
marked ..... ........'..' ..'pl.-o
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
Carefully Note Prices Given Below:

IA pairs Mems Lace and Congress
Shoes, just to start the fun, they are
marked $3.50. .......... ..... .69c.
34S pairs Mems Lace and Congress
Shoes-some are worth $1.50-but this
line goes at .......... zoe.
IL pairs Lace Shoes, would be cheap
4S3 pairs Mems Lace and Congress
Shoes Satin Calf, etc. You never saw
anything like these $3.50 values, marked
here for choice ..................S l.O0
81 pairs Mems Lace and Congress
Shoes, wide and narrow, cap and plain
toes, many of this lot worth $500, but
the price here is for choice of this
line ...... ....... .Sl.20
I15 pairs Mems Lace and Congress,
plain and Cap Toe, French Calf and
Kangaroo Shoes. You can't match them
in Raleigh, for 5000 Our price $3.50
5 pairs Mems French Calf Skin
Shoes-would be cheap at $3.50, to be
nau at .#....''.'.. 9l. 10
Is pairs Mems Hand Welt Calf Skin
Shoes, better than the average $500
TOTAL 4,O42 pairs MEMS AND
LADIES' SHOES Bought at "a big
discount, are open and ready for you
to SEE AND BUY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
PERSONALS.

The Misses Bishop have returned from
a visit to Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. r.. II. Hall, Jr., and Miss Ina
Horton are visiting in Louisburg.
Miss Mary Marsh is visiting her
sister Mrs. u. r. Herring, i'll Clinton.
DIR. Geo. I. Winston left ON the west
bound Southern yesterday afternoon.
Judge Common left yesterday morning
for Wilson.
Mr.. ID. ]. Duncan left yesterday morn
ing for Beaufort.
Mr. w. III. Osborne left for oxford
yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Scot Uzzle returned to the city
yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Henry Brown, of Charlotte, was
in the city yesterday.
DR.. Eugene Daniel returned from OK
ford yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. j. G. Caddell of Wake Forest is
in the city.
Mrs w. S. Primrose returned from
Oxford yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. l.. II. Woodall and children re-
turned yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Iredell Meares returned to Will
mington yesterday morning.
Architect Frank Z. AIillburn, of
Charlotte. left yesterday.
Mr. J. y. BousibaH returned yesterday
afternoon from Greensboro.
Insurance Commissioner Young is de
tanned at Henderson by sickness.
Mrs. William Haigh4 of Fayetteville
is the guest of Mrs. Richard Badger.
Postmaster lack Garrett, of Hender-
son, was here yesterday.
Misses Mary Hardy and Julia Jordan
loft
to visit relatives.
Mr.. Ed. Chambers Smith returned to
the city yesterday after hunting trip
of some days in the East.
Mr.. a. L. Moore is confined at his
home with a severe attack of chills and
fever.
Miss LILLIAN Thompson left yesterday
morning for Wilson to visit Miss Mamie
Robbins.
Miss Maggie Giddens, of Goldsboro, is
in the city visiting Mrs. j. Wayland
Jones, on West Morgan street.
Mrs r. L. Lindsey and daughter,
Louise Katharine, of Durham, are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Terrell or
Peace street.
Miss Bessie May Jones, of this city,
left last night for Washington, ID. c.,
where she will visit relatives and attend
school
Mrs. Jasper McRary and Misses An
ME and Beulah McRary left yesterday
afternoon for Lexington on a visit to re-
lativeS.
Miss Emmie McVea, of the faculty
of st. Mary's, who has been spending
her summer at Arden Park, las re-
turned to the city.
Grand Secretary r. III. Woodell re-
turned yesterday afternoon from a trip
to Shelby and other points in the inter
est of the order.
Mr.. II. Il. Northam went to Smithfeld
this week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
John NJ. Turley. of Clayton. She was
a daughter of the late DIR. ]. c. Rose
and lovely Christian wife and mother.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
SCHOOLS AND FODDER.
An Anxious Educator Wants to Know
Which has Right of Way.

All the State officials from time to
time receive letters that are gems i'm the
way of photography, chirography, com
position and common sense. The fellow
who recently wrote to Secretary Thomp-
son and spelled who .'whough" is per-
haps entitled to ''go head i'm the spell
ing class. Superintendent Mebame, how
ever, comes in for his share of unique
epistles. Here is a sample that is not
bad:
Ramsaytown, n. c., 81, 1899
Mr.. c. III. Mebane:
Dear Sir: / wish to know if it is law
full to dismiss public school for fodder or
not. 1t seems that they loos all their
interest in Education after they are dis
missed and also | want to know in re-
gard to the following of school Butter
and disturbing the school by following
such.
j. w. ElDWAR iDS.
Mr. Mebane replied that if the schools
had to stop for fodder pulling it would
be better not to start them until the
fodder was pulled. A great number Of
similar queries are received from all
parts of the State with regard to cotton
picking, tobacco cutting, &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
CITY ITEMS.

The Raleigh township school commit
tee had very satisfactory meeting yes
terday.
Elder q. e. Lundy will preach at the
Soldiers Home tonight at S:15 O'Clock.
Public invited.
Chairman Lewis of the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners says that he intends
to give out the contract for the outside
painting of the court house.
The old records stored in the office
of Insurance Commissioner Young are
being removed and the office is being
otherwise cleaned up.
Two convicts were brought to the pen
itentary yesterday afternoon. One,
negro, was brought by Deputy Sheriff
Rogers of Arson county. He was sent
up for ten years for manslaughter. Sner-
iff Buffaloe, of Northampton, brought the
other.
Treasurer Worth yesterday paid off
the central prison for August. 1t left the
treasury lighter by $1,31S.35. Today he
will pay the Hospital for the Insane its
August allowance, between $500 and
$1,000.
The erection of bath house in Raj
eigh is contemplated by some citizens
though no plans have been materialized.
1t will not be opened Before next spring
if the idea is carried out.
The Tucker building is fast approach
ing completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy. Mr.. Ernest Haywood
the attorney for the Tucker estate, has
moved his law offices to the third floor
of the building, and the other tenants
will move in in a few days.
After noting the death of Mrs. ]. p.
Gulley, of this city. the Fayetteville Oh
server says: Mrs. Gulley is well
known in Fayetteville. He is one of
the best and truest men that our State
contains, and he has the sincere sym
pathy of his many friends here and else
where"
DIR. Winston said yesterday that all
the rooms in the A. and nj. College dor
mitories were filled and many of them
were occupied by three students. There
is not room in the college for more
students. One student left yesterday,
giving as his reason that he did mot
like sleeping three in bed"
The railroad and telegraph tax case
comes up before Judge Simonton at
Asheyille ON next Wednesday. Sim
mons, Pou and Ward and Judge Con
nor appear for the Corporation Commits
sion: Col. John w. HinsdaIe appears for
the Governor in the telegraph tax case
only. while j. G. l.. Harris and Charles
A. Cooke appear for him in all the
cases Tt has not yet been decided who
will make argument in the case. The
case involves one per cent ON $4,000.
600 or $4,000 annually.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
BUYING TIMBER LANDS.

John r. Cochran, of the firm of d. \.
Stanton and Sons, of Broadway, New
York City, (the well known railroad
builders) has been in this part of the
State for the past three weeks in the in
terest of some railroad properties and
while here purchased over 1000 acres of
timber which he has concluded to man
ufacture into lumber Immediately. M.
Cochran says that this part of our State
has adj the qualities to make it one of
the richest farming States in the Union,
He can see no reason why immigration
cannot be stimulated because of the rich
mess of the soil, the lay of the land aIJ
the delightful climate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to D. M. Conditions favorable for a
Thunderstorm early Saturday morning.
followed by fair weather with a cool
wave.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temTirature, 81: minimum
temperature, 81; mean temperature, 80;
total rainfall, @.
For North Carolina: Showers and
thunderstorms Saturday; cooler in east
ern portions. Sunday generally fair;
fresh southerly Winds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. E. JONES-Shoe News.
w. G. STRONACH 81 SONS-Fine
Farm for Sale.
HELLER BROS.-Button and Lace
Shoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
We Are PREPARED For You.

All the acceptable styles in every stylish shape here
greet you Never in the history of shoe selling in Raj
egh has such an opportunity been offered the money
ing people We closed entire line of Fine Shoes from
factory The inducement was so per cent off the regu-
lar price and we going to give the retail trade the bene
fit right
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

The Examiner says that the Page
Lumber CO., of Aberdeen, will be NOV
ed to Troy. This is a very large lun-
ber plant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
@9gemupa711uy6& a9geauoea9g1pyla,
FACTS STAND FOR THEMSELVES.

Enterprising business talk, truthfulIy stated,
backed by the quantities, qualities and prices,
never fails to interest. This torrid wave Of
remorseess heat is no barrier where real bar
gains exist and are found in plenty. This
weeks offering commends itself to economical
purchasers. Stock up now, next week may
be too late.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
FOR THAT REASON

We suggest that when you buy a carpet for hail. Ii
braty parlor BEDROOM any purpose, that you come
to see US. We at least advise you and it will no
cost you cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

The Tucker building is fast approach
ing completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy. Mr.. Ernest Haywood
the attorney for the Tucker estate, has
moved his law offices to the third floor
of the building, and the other tenants
will move in in a few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
THIS WEEK

We are showing an entire new range of Carpets and
offering Ingram Carpets from 35c to 75c per yard;
Brussels Carpets from soc to $I25 per yard; Velvet
Carpets from 75c to SI.75 per yard Also line OF Ak
minister and Wilton Carpets ranging in price from
SI.2s to $40.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

will cure all kind of headaches and
pains and will prevent nervous headache
and sick headache, if taken in time.
For sale at the live drug stores in
Raleigh and by druggists generally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

The Raleigh township school commit
tee had very satisfactory meeting yes
terday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

The erection of bath house i'll Raj
eigh is contemplated by some citizens
though no plans have been materialized.
1t will not be opened Before next spring
if the idea is carried out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09
Coat Suit Lining.
Dress Innings.

All grades and styles-Satteens r
calines, Selicias, Taffetas Skirt a
Collar Canvas, Crinolines, Moreel
Grass and Hair Cloths.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-09

Just received full line of all
colors, and Black Silk-like Nor
Gems for Petticoats. Call for
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06
WANTS Etc.

SALESMEN-S4OO a month and all ext
Arctic Refrigerating Machines for cool
ing refrigeratsrs, guaranteed IS per cent
cheaper than ice. Exclusive territory as
signed. Arctic Refrigerating Co., Gin
cinnati. O.
For RENT-A good location for a
front room office and living apartments
for a small family in the rear OF the
Office. Up stairs over Harris barber
shop. For particulars inquire of D..
Kaiser, Ormsby House.
For SALE-A fine baby carriage in
first class condition, cheap. Inquire at
this Office.
For RENT-Furnished house of five
rooms. Inquire of Mrs. Barnes.
LOST-A sword pin, studded with
pearl; lost between Chedic's butcher shop
and north gate of capitol. Liberal re-
ward if returned to Sheritf's office.
Agents ~wanted-for Mitrailleuse gas
light burners without mantles. Gas
oline gas lamps, without nantes.
Warranted 5 years. Mantle lamps
failures overcome, Free catalogue.
Morey, Patente. Lagrange, III.
Having bought the interest of Miss
Willard in the millinery business, will
sell my entire stock at cost. Fixtures
also for sale. Parties indebted Will please
call and settle.
MRS. X. Knowles.
Geo, A. Tyrrell is making a speciality
of Home Mad" Candies, also ~receiveing
fresh fruits daily.
The ThaXter Drug Store, first to put
prices in reach of the poor people.
The sewing machine hat captured
the award at the Worlds Fair was the
White. G. W. Friend is the agent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06

The reason that Nevada imports
poultry and eggs is because our peo-
pie have not yet got rid of the idea
that chicken raising is a small bust
ness. They will, however, some day
learn that it is profitable and will
make a business of raising chickens,
Hundreds of carloads of chickens and
eggs pass through this State every
year for California, because Nevada
people are Indifferent to the profits Of
the poultry business.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06

During his recent campaign speak
ing William J, Bryan got in a clever
hit at the Republican administration.
The DEMOCRATIC orator was talking
about McKiuley's statement that the
Philippines had fallen into possession
of the United States as a sort of a di-
vine gift, and this, Bryan said, re-
minded him Of a colore1 man of WHOM,
he had heard. The negro said that
he had found that if he prayed to God
to send him a chicken He rarely ever
responded, but if he prayed to God tc
send him to a chicken he most al
ways got him"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06
HOW IS YOUR WIFE,?

Has she lost her beauty! If so, Constipation
Indigestion. Sick Headache are the ,prlnclp;
causes karrs { lover Root Tea has cured these ill
for half a century. Price 25 cts. and 81 lets. Money
refunded if results ore not setist@ tory.
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
Forty Cents a Cord-Those desiring
wood sawed should call on c. ID. Winter.
The price has been reduced to 40 cents a
cord. All orders left at the house VIII he
promptly attended to.
High grade cigars of all brands at Z
w. Friends.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06
FREE SILVER

BRYAN thus sums up the Tree silver
outlook:
"Denocracy is making gains among
the wage earners-those who have
been directly affected by the %consoll-
dation Of the great manufacturing
concerns OF the country, commonly
called trusts. With a continuation of
such an increase to our side for the
next twelve months it will not be a
question Of whether or not the Dema-
Gratis can win, but how large the ma
iority will be. | have no fear for the
outcome. The recent elections 10 an
unbiased mind plainly indicate that
the Democrats had the better of it.
In Ohio, Mr.. McKinley's home Stat,
the Democratic gain is more clearly
shown than anywhere else, except IN
MARYLAND and Nebraska. The vote
given Jones was anti Republican, ane
had he not been in the FAC it most
assuredly would have gone to Nc
Lean. Next year, with the present
ratio of increase, Ohio will go Demo
cratic by a safe majority, AS for the
people of Nebraska, they have beer
awakened They propose to throw
off the yoke Of a single money stand
ard of milita1isrn and to check the
greed and avarice that have almos'
become he objective of the Republi
can party. And not only in Ne
braska is it the case, but | find from
persona" investigation and from thos'
who are in a position to Know. tina.
the people in many sections Of othe
States heretofore strongly Republican
have made up their minds to join til,
free silver forces next year"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06
Holiday Sale Prices

Davis Il Farrer are showing four prizes
that will be given to the holders Of the
lucky coupon numbers, which they are
issuing with every so cent purchase dur
the month of December.
The prizes consist of one silver tea set
of four pieces-tea pot, sugar bowl, cream
pitcher and tray; one handsome picture;
one silk umbrella, and one patent Paris
ian doll.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-06

Call at Geo. A. Tyrrell's for your
Thanksgiving Fresh Candies, Nuts,
Oranges, Dates, Figs, Grapes, etc.
Will nave on hand a nice lot of goods
for the holidays.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-13
Police News.

Ckane. a Japanese woman, was
brought down from Kauai Saturday
and charged with larceny in the first
degree. The complaint was made on;
by Yamanaka, the woman's husband.
who claims that she stole S109 from
him and then fled to Kauai.
A native was arrested SaturG y and
charged with larceny in the second de-
gree. He was found riding a bicycle
that had been stolen from L. o. Hall
& Sons cyclery about a month ago.
The arrested man claims he bought it
from the real thief.
Deputy Marshal Chillingworth ar
rested two Chinese for opium in pos
session.
officer Leslie had a lively time at
Kakaako Saturday. He had gone
into a house to warn the occupants
about disturbing the quiet of the
night. He was set upon by four of
the men, and only by quick use OF
fists and club did he end the trouble,
and escort his four assailants to the
station.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-13
AN APT REPLY.
(Boston Globe.)


The story is told by the historian.
Sharon Turner, of an Italian Prince in
the middle ages who journeyed in gilt
ter and pomp TO visit a homely and
isolated Prince in the north OF Ger
many. AS the two Princes stood upon
lofty hill one day, the Italian Ven
tured to ask. as he surveyed the land
scape: Where are your churches.
prisons and almshouses. Prince?
From a similar elevation in my prin-
cipality you could count score of
churches"
The rude German hesitated mo-
ment and then said: Your HiEhness.
as for prisOns. we need none. since
every man among us respects his
neighbours rights and property. Nlms-
houses are not called for, since nobody
here attempts to live on others toll.
and as for churches. Il very few suS-
fee, because our people find it so easy
to serve God and be good without any.
1t is only where people are very wick
ed that so many prisons. aImshousns
and churches are needed.