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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
Il Graphs Do8oriptOn
Of the Starting Out of the Raleigh on its HOmeward
Bound Trip.
Bound Trip.

three cheers given at command for the
crew of the United States steamship
Baltimore must have been heard in Ma
Mia. Past each ship of the fleet the
Raleigh steams, receiving and returning
cheers. Even the six men composing
che crew of the little tug Barcelo catch
the spirit, and gathering tog>ther ave
the regulation three cheers.
The Raleigh is now ranging slowly
up alongside the flagship. Many of orr
old crew are on her decks, having been
exchanged for men from the Olympia
who were overtime" The admiral, in
his quick and nervous manner, can be
seen pacing the, quarterback, and tat
times stopping to exchange a fe1'
laughing words with the ladies and off,
GERS gathered there. rhe former were
United States army and English wo.
men, residents of Manila, who had neen
specially invited to see the Function
of a ship leaving port 'homeward
bound" The Girl l Left Behind me"
strikes the bandmaster as appropriate,
and cheers from the crew of the Olym-
pia are given The Raleigh men return
them with will, and rs their last
cheer rings out the air and water
around the snip became alive with the
hats of 'Jacbes.' This is the highest
form of expression of "Jacky's" DO
light, and he always gives vent to it
when leaving port homeward bound.
Why this should express exquisite pleas
ure none can explain. The simple fact
is he does it because it is an Old navy
custom. and to these customs he rlings
most tenaciously. Besides tne hats va
rious and sundry articles are cas- upon
the waters, among which are TWO large
Filipino game cocks, with American
flags dashed under their wings. The
birds are last seen swimming valiantly
for the Olympia with their banners
proudly waving.
We have thanked our friends for their
good wishes. Now comes our turn to
show the regard and admiration that we
have for the admiral of the feet. Word
is passed along the decks and aloft to
''stand by The first lieutenant mounts
the rail, and in voice that must be
audible to most of the ships of the
squadron, calls for three cheers for
Admiral George Dewey" Now it is
written in the blue regulation book"
that "cheers must not be given an eff
cer.' That matters not on occasions
like these and when the heart is full.
Hip, hip. hurrah! hurrah, hurrah''
hurls forth until every throat is strain
ed TO its limit. 1t is magnificent. We
feel we can't raise our voices high
enough in praise. Our bcst is only good
enough for our gallant commander in
chief. We all hope we Will be near
when he comes home flying the four
stars of an admiral in his flag He nc
knoWledgeS our tributa with bow and
slight flourish of his can. His baud
strikes up Aud Lang Syne' as The
Raleigh backs gracefully astern, bow
ing itself ont as it We're, and then heads
down the bay. The notes of "tin't
We Glad to Get Out of the Wilderness"
are waited to our ears as n last fare
well, and our long cruise of 1000
miles has begun. NJ.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12

l1ONOh ~ H.
All honor to the noble brave,
Who doughty deeds may do and dare.
And honor still to valiant souls,
Whom Fate forbids those deeds to share.
For Opportunities rare gold
Is measured with partial hand
Pow oft to toiling farer dOled,
To lavish on a chosen band!
Thrice hail to Alahama'S son.
For ne'er was writ in book of fame
A drawer deed more brayey done,
's-l,o,,5 -, ,1-es ;,,,Y,o,' tal Woheon'S name.
Hail to the Old North State, who bears,
'ure ntr IN t.
And smiles through tears, while Honor
MtaIS
The name of Bagley on her heart.
Aye. lofty praise for lofty deeds,
Bright Jewels in a nations crown,
by whose pure lustre History reads
The story of her fair renown.
Yet, write on HonOr's proudest roll,
The humble rank and file, who stand
At Duty's call, with dauntless soul.
To hear and follow her command!
u. ZITELLA COOKE.
In more than half a million homes
The. Youths Companion comes every
week, the welcome guest of young and
sold-4fead with equal interest by every
member Of the household. The best of
fiction, poetry, sketches of travel, instruc-
tive articles. comment on current events
and selected miscellany and anecdotes
fill its columns from week to week, and
from wear TO year. The publishers prom
Use that the volume for 1899 will surpass
all former ones. in variety, interest and
value. Among the contributions already
engaged are: The Little Demons of
War" by Hon. John ID. Long; "Oppor-
tunties for Young Explorers" Sir Glenn
ents Markham; ''The Boy with Voice"
David Bispham; THE Wonders of Som
nambulism," DIR. William A. Ham
mond; Police Spies in Russia" Poult-
ney Bigelow; and Where Living is
Cheapest" Hon. Carroll ID. Wright, and
articles by nearly two hundred other
distinguished contributors.
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THE FEBRUARY PERIODICALS.

As has been remarked in this col
umn, The Atlantic Monthly is a power
in American literature. It's table of
contents covers wide range of sub
jects that interest intelligent readers,
and it's contributors, generally. are writ
ers of acknowledged strength. Barring
an occasional article by some negro
which. by the way seems to be insert
ed for the novelty of the thing--the mat
ter in the magazine is always good.
The February number contains fine
article on the Colonial Exposition of the
United States, in which the writer shows
that we have always had colonies and
that the real question is. ''Shall we con
tinue an existing system in new di-
rection?"
Farewell letters of the Guillotined"
is touching paper. containing selections
from pathetic last letters of love to fam
lily and friends. written by victims Of
the Reign of Terror.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howes Reminiscent
res tell of her marriage and her two
years wedding tour abroad during
which she met many notabilities, whom
she describes. Mrs. Howe's sister, An
ME. accompanied her on this tour, and,
in Italy, met the sculptor, Crawford,
whom she afterwards married r.
Marion Crawford. the popular novelist,
is a son of this union.
The Atlantic never was stronger than
it is today, and the publishers, Messrs.
Houghton. Muffin & Co.. Boston, offer
a special rate to new subscribers. which
affords opportunity to become acquainted
with the magazine-ffty cents for trial
subscription for three issues.
Speaking of f. Marion Crawford, |
am reminded of his fine story now run
ming in The Century. The scenes of
Crawford's strongest novels are laid in
Italy-the Saracenesca stories are his
best work. Though an American. he
spends much of his time in the land that
has influenced his writings. "Via
Omcis," his Century serial deals with
the crusades, and is worthy the pen
that wrote its notable forerunners.
The current Century in many respects,
is the best issue that periodical has put
forth in long time 1t is good through
out--a thing that rarely can be said Of
any magazine in this day of grace. The
articles that will commend the widest at
tention are Hobson's and Skaters; the
one on "The Sinking of the Merrimac,"
the other on 1.-THE Capture of Santiago
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
SAYING GOoDBY.

| reckon NIolly'll miss me-
| reckon that she'll sigh:
But the fur-off worl' is calm,
An I'm tellin' her goodby!
can't fergit the medders-
The fiePs OF corn an rye,
Chats why I'm sad, reckon,
Whilst tellin' her GOODBYE
An then. I'm fond O. farmin'-
Cant tell exactly why'd
An that's another reason
/ hates to say goodby.
An Molly--well, / never
Gould make woman cry!
My brown arms are around her
Good Inornin'--not eoodhv!
#. l.. STANTON
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THE SINGING BROTHER.

I'a-singin' of song
Whilst | trayeEn' eriong
Up en- down de wearisoma creation;
Wen / wrop up in IL night
/ a-dreamin' er de light
But it's hard ter work fer vit.les en-
salvation!
/ a-singin' of a song
Whilst / travelin' erlong
En- buildin' up de glory er de nation;
But it's hard ter be conteni
Wen de bailiff want de rent
En- de preacher ak de pew rent fer sal
walton.
Ia-singin' of song:
Eff | got de meter wrong,
It's OWN to my shacklin' eddication;
Bnt it's hard ter sing erbout
Wen de sheriff sell you out
En- you mighty short er vittles en- sal
vation
F. l.. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
HONOR DUE

The Youths Companion in recent
issue prints these lines:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
EVERYTHING OFF.

"Eugena isn't going TO marry that
rich octogenarian, after all"
"Whv rot?'
"Fe fell out with her because she
couldn't remember the boys he used to
play with"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
A HEARTLEss WRETCH.

Wife-"Here's an article in this paper
on How Men Proposes Do you re-
mon.her how YOU proposed to meg'
Husband-"Not exactly: but it must
have been in the dark by mistake"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
lust the art of being kind
Is all this sad world needs"

Roosevelt continues to write of his
Rough Riders in Scribner's, and the
second installment of Stevensons letters
is given A new writer of fiction is in
troduced. William Charles Scully. whom
Kipling has highly praised. This maiden
offering is entitled The Lepers," and is
a tale of South Africa. Mr.. Coolies
short serial, 1.-The Entomologist," must
have been accepted because it is the
work of the author Of DIR. SEWER" and
"Old Creole Days"
BY far the best thing in the number is
''Aunt Mineroy Ann" by our own Joel
Chandler Harris. Aunt Mineroy bids
fair to be IA humorous character, but she
viii hardly ever rival Mr.. Harris S
Uncle Remus."
Scribner's for this year will have many
notable contributors: Rudyard Kipling,
Henry Van Dyke, William Allen White,
Senator Hoar, Mrs. Jno. Drew, o.
and Robert Grant, whose search light
letters are unusually good" Sidney
Lanier's musical impressions, too, will
be an attractive feature of the magazine.
The Youths Companion in a recent
issue prints these lines:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
IN THE MooNsHINE DISTRICT.

II want to get YOU" said the book
agent, ito take THE Life of Burns"
Stranger" said the old moonshiner,
81 never took the life of any man, cent
a revenue detective, an that don't count.
I'm law-abidin', | am"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
KEEPING IT UP TO THE LAST.

Dix-"I understand Winding the at
torney, is seriously ILL.,"
Hix-"Yes; met his physician this
morning. and he says he is lying at
deaths door,
Dix-"That's just like lawyer"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-12
CURES BLOOD HUMORS TO STAY
CTTRED


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since the medicine has been on the mar
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Botanic Blood Balm is the result of for
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EFFECTED AN ENTIRE CURE OF
RHEUMATISM.
For over two years | have been great
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both shoulders to such an extent that
could not put my coat on without help.
The use of six bottles of Botanic Blood
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merchants of Newman.
JACOB +. SPONCLER.
Send for book free. Newman, Ga.
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
AS AN OLD MAN.
Age Found Him Nobiy Generous-Dig-
nitied at All Times.

"You will meet. sir, an old gentleman
riding alone, in plain drab clothes, a
broad -brimmcd white hat. hickory
switch in his hand, and carrying an UNI
hrcna with a long staff, which is attached
TO the saddle-bow. That person, sir, Is
Gen. Washington" This delightful por-
traiture of Washington in his old age,
when the storms had passed and life ran
in quiet groves by the side of his beloved
Potomac. was drawn by young Gusts,
adopted son of the patriarch, and intend
ed TO assist the recognition of Washing
ton by a gentleman who had asked to be
directed to him.
The wish of Washington when old ito
move gently down the stream of life until
| sleep with my fathers was granted
The last years of his life were spent in the
peace and quiet of beautiful Mount Yer
non. attending to the healthful duties of
the management of his large estate. and
entertaining with courtly hospitality the
many distinguished personages who came
10 do homage to his greatness.
And yet, his latter days at Mount Yer
non were busy days; for, every morning,
rain or shine, he would mount his horse
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
MEDALS FOR heRoiNEs.
Two Women of the Spanish War to lie
Rewarded by Congress.

Two heroines of our late unpleasant
ness with Spain are to be rewarded for
their memorable work by Congress.
Miss Anna Bouligny will be presented
with gold medals by special act of Con
gress in recognition of their work for
i'll and wounded soldiers in Porto Rico.
if the recommendations of the war de.
partment are carried out.
The propriety of suitable recognition
by Congress Of the valuable work of
these young women was first suggest
ed by letter from Col. Sharpe. of the
commissary department of Porto Rico,
TO Col. Black of the engineers corps,
Col. Black sent Col. Shapes letter to
the headquarters of the army with an
Endorsement in which he reclted the
services of Miss Chanler and Miss Bou-
lgny.
Col. Black said that the young women
landed from a transport on July 81 and
at once began caring for the i'll in
Ponce. in connection with the Spanish
Red Cross. Entire charge of the nurs-
ing was soon in their hands. Miss
Chanler hired house for use as hos
pital. 1t was too small and she hired a
larger one. to which she afterward add
ed another. Misses Chauler ana Bou-
ligny remained until September I, car
ing for officers and men with no assist
ance except that of unframed soldiers
and Porto Rico servants. Trained
nurses arrived on September :, and the
hospitals were turned over to them,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

this field, lean over the fence and call,
Nelson"
AT the sound OF his voice the old stecd
would prick mp his ears and run neighing
greeting, 10 curve his neck under the
caresSinG touch of his masters hand. This
was the war horse, Nelson" whose
strong limbs had borne his master safely
through the carnage and tumult of many
bloody battle to the browning honor at
Yorktown, whore, sitting on his back. the
commander-in-chief Of the American ar
mics had received the surrender of Lord
CORVALLIS. In this active, transformations
way passed the last years of the noblest
man of his age-perhaps of any age.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

Detroit used to have lawyer who
was shrewd enough to SHOW contempt
Of court without mourning danger Of
the penalty that would have been
visited upon an offender less diplo-
matte. He was at one time being heard
in an important matter before the SUI
preme Court, and made an assertion
which ELECTED from one of the judges
THAT is not the law, sir"
Pardon me, your honor" with a
deferential bow, lit was the law until
a minute ago. Now we accept new
principle established by a supreme au-
thority."
On another occasion he was reading
from an imposing looking book in sup
port of a position that he had taken
upon legal question.
Just a moment" interrupted the
supreme justice himself. do you mean
to say that you are reading good law 2"
Not at ALL your honor; only Supreme
Court decisions"
The most cutting thing he ever said
to this same court was during the con-
sideration Of a desperate case in which
he had not leg to stand on. He made
q bold contention which was fallaciops
but plausible from beginning to end.
Blank" said the court, severely, 81
would not try to convert the average
justice of the peace with such an ar
gument as that"
Nor l, was the quick response, "but
| had what l considered reliable in
formation, that none of the honorable
members of this honorable court had
ever served in that capacity"
You have practiced before me for
years, Blank" said a circuit judge at
one time. land this Is the first time
you have shown contempt"
Eyes, your honor" answered Blank,
81 have wonderful self-contror
troit Free Press.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

and make the circuit of his farms, n dis
tance of between twelve and fifteen miles,
Not field or orchard, barn or cabin, wood
or clearing, but what passed daily beneath
his watchful eyes. His journal tells of
morning spent in teaching a rcbcllious
coral honeysuckle vine to cntwine the
trunk of some stately forest tree; of the
clearing away of the underbrush from Il
grove of favorite pines; of making drills
for the sowing of holly berries, etc.
Each day he gave personal directions to
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
KNOCKED WASHINGTON DOWN.
Father of His Country Given "A Black
Eye by Virginia Politician.

Washington was an emincEtly fair man.
lie had quick temper, but as a rule he
kept it under control. Sometimes, how
ever, it got the best of him. This was
the case once in Alexandria, Va, when
Washington was knocked down by Lieut.,
Payne. Payne was candidate for the
Legislature against Fairfax of Alcxau-
dra. Washington supported Fairfax. and
when he met Payne he made n remark
that Payne considered an insult, and
Payne Knocked him down. The story
went like lightning through the town that
Col. Washington was killed, and some of
his troops who were stationed at Alcxan-
dria rushed in and would have made short
work of Payne had Washington not pre-
vented them. He pointed to his black eve
and told them that this was a personal
matter and that he knew how to handle
it. Every one thought that this meant a
duel. The next day Payne got note
from Washington asking him to come to
the hotel. He expected a duel, but went
Washington, however, was in an amiable
mood. He felt that he had been in the
wrong, and said: "Mr. Payne. l was
wrong yesterday, but if you have had suf-
ficient satisfaction. let us be friends"
There was a decanter of wine and two
glasses on the table which Washington
had ordered to smooth over the quarrel.
The two drank together and became such
strong friends after that that Payne was
one OF the pall-bearers at Washington's
funeral.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
Another Utopian Romance.

nance, in which he expresses his opin-
ion that in the year 1900 all countries
of the world will form one federation,
the United States of the world, and
there will be but one government with
only four ministries-of agriculture,
hygiene, education and commerce.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

Shears no bigger than pin is one Of
the exhibits of the skill of a Sheffield
workman. A dozen of these shears
weigh less than half grain, or about
the weight of a postage stamp. They
are as perfectly made as shears Of Or
binary s'Ls.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

Miss Chanler providing means for con-
tinuing the rental and running ex-
penSeS.
Gen. Miles forwarded the letter to the
Secretary of War with very apprecia-
tive Endorsement. and Secretary Alger
added his approval and sent it to Con
grpSS
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

his overseers, regulating almost with the
care of father the busy life of the negro
world, and sometimes even attending di-
rectly to their needs and complaints.
In field of the richest grass and clover
Mount Vernon could afford. tall old sor-
rel horse. with white face and legs, crop
ped, in its season, the luxuriant heritage
or stood meditatiyely, in the shade, doubt
less dreaming of passed glories. Every
day while making his round of the farms,
Washington never failed to stop before
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

1t requires the annual slaughter of
100000 elephants to keep the world
supplied with ivory. Great Britain
alone uses up the product of 10000 ele
Dhants, or 100000 pounds.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

tie soft maj hero w
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W m happened o r I ii h
succeeding his hrgr was m t hhd shirts ir k3 m hose hd s
hand lpr al
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lrftrrof hsn rhtt IL h lark owe tld witt them
Wshnr nw0h OF tenn % II or m a sen
rhmoc nhsws Mralt lie toe poor bn afford cup hi an
sand
ewan mos ph a k n and ia NJ n friend ship hatred a t. bias
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

No household is complete without bot
tie of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. 1t
is pure and wholesome stimulant rec
commended by all physicians. Don't ne
gleCt this necessity.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

When coming to San Francisco go to
Brooklyn Hotel, 208-2l2 Bush street.
American or European plan. Room and
board Sl.00 to $3.50 per day; rooms so cents
to $l.00 per day; single meals 25 cents.
Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

The Mexican dog has no hair. The
hot climate makes such covering SUI
perfluous.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

Experiments to reproduce dead men s
features from their skulls are being
made in Germany.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

SO penetrating is water at a high
pressure that only special qualities of
cast iron will withstand it.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23

Tommy-Mamma, why have you got
papa's hair in a locket?
His mother-To remind me that he
once had some, Tommy. The Travel
er's Weekly.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money If 1t fails to
cure 25c
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
PATENTS ''. : e: .! :::::',''.

We do q general PATENT BUSINESS. We
secure, introduce and sell patents. Our regis
tered attorney can get you patents direct from
the government without delay. Agents wanted
In every town to sell patented articles. Further
Information furnished on request. Room 6ls
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, PORTLAND,
OREGON.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-02-23
CUTTERS CARBOLATE OF IODINE

Guaranteed cure for Grip, Catarrh and Con-
sumption. All Druggists, sl00. W. II. Smith,
Buffalo, n. Y, sole proprietor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-05
SAYS HE DIDN'T DO TT

Last night Officer Hart conducted to
the station-house u very small colored
boy named Nathan Macon, who was
charged by colored man, who can
tured him and turned him over to the
officer. with having stolen an overcoat
ana a pair OF shoes from q caboose car
OF the Seaboard Air Line standing on
siding near the shops.
When the boy was carried before
Captain lyman and asked to tell how he
came In possession of the coat and shoes
which he had on, said: Boss, deed i
didn't done stole 'em: I jes' put 'em
on to war down town an now dis man
done said 1 stole 'em. Deed. you know
| didn't done dat. boss; I jes' took em
fur to war, dat was all." He was
turned over to the county authorities
and Justice Ainsworth sent the boy to
jail for sixty days. He is from Lewis
burg, N. c.