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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
SOLDIERS DAY OFF,,
MacArthur's Men Enjoying Well
Earned Vacation at
Malolos.
TROOPS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.

| Lawton and Hall Holding the Lines From
the waterworks to Lalonia, Where
Many Insurgents Have Been Collecting
Brisk Engagement In which Seven
Filipinos Are KiIIed-Two Americans
Wounded.
Manila, April 1, 7:30 p. m.-Mc-
Arthur's forces are resting ut Malolos
| today. The men are in good condi-
tion, considering the fatigues of the
campaign. The plans of the rebels, If
they have any, are conjectural. Con-
| siderable rebel forces have been coll
lected along the fronts of Lawton and
Hall, who are holding the lines
from the water works to Lalonia.
There is shooting nightly along this
line, apparently for the purpose of
breaking the Americans sleep. Conse-
quently, Lawton detailed five sharp
shooters from each company to at
tend to the rebels, and they are pick
ing off numbers of them. 1t is re-
ported turee thousond rebels are con-
centrated at Cainta and Taytay. King
this morning sent out accommodating
party of two companies of North Dl-
kotans, and brisk engagement fol-
lowed, in which seven Filipinos We're
killed. An American lieutenant and
two privates were wounded.
The death of Lieut.. Gregg, 4th in
fantry, killed near the waterworks
yesterday. has deeply affected the
army, as he was one of the most pop
ular young officers. He was buried
today.
Washington, April 1.-The follow
ing was received from Otis this morn
ing. ''Quiet prevails. l have directed
the troops at Malolos and on the rail
road on accommodating duty. They find
the insurgents only in small portions
of the surrounding country who re-
tire on the approach of our troops.
A few of our troops are moving to n
new position, and preparing for TO
conduct an active campaign. Army
is in excellent spirits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
RUSHED TO Her DOOM
With Nearly 200 Souls on Board.
in a Fog, a Vessel Goes
on the Rocks.
SEVENTY WILL NEVER SEE HONE

Erightful Disaster to n steamer Carrying
Scores on an Easter yIsit-Dashes into
the Cruel Rocks of the British Channel
Islands and Sinks in Ten Minutes-Ter-
rible Scene When She Struck-Heroic
Officers and Crew.
London, April 1.-The steamer Stella.
on an excursion to the Isle OF Guernsey,
with many passengers going to Guern-
sey to spend Easter. ran into the Cas-
quet rocks near the Isle OF Alderney
and was a wreck shortly after striking.
There were two causes D; the disaster
fog that caused the steamer to lose her
bearings. and running 200 fast under
such circumstances iere were 140
passengers on board and crew of for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Encouraging car.nce sheet for March.

Washington, April 1.-The forthcom-
ing monthly statement of the treasury
Will show exceptionally heavy receipts
and material decrease in the expendi-
lures. For the month of March the re-
ceipts from customs will amount to
about s21. 900. eco; from internal revenue
over so. SOC. 600. and from miscellaneous
sources over s13.400. 600. making a total
of over So. 600 900. The disbursements
during March amounted to $42, 99S, ,571,
leaving a surplus for the month OF s14,-
021 653
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Deaths In Camp.

Washington, April 1.--Gen. Brooke
reports the death at Camp Columbia,
Havana, on March %, of Corporal
William j. Rudisell, Company G, 49th
Iowa, of typhoid; at Santiago, the
29th, James Patton, of Company G, Sth
Illinois, typhoid pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
went ashore last night in the same
vicinity. Her hull was stove in.
The crew is still aboard.
MANY WORKERS STRIKE.
Miners Out in,Alabama and Bricklayers In
Philadelphia.

Birmingham, Ala, April 1.-Two
thousand iron ore miners in this vicin-
ity and coal miners in Bibb county
struck today, the former claiming in
accuracy in check system. The latter
are trying to enforce an increase in
wages for day laborers.
Philadelphia, April Three thous-
and union bricklayers struck today
upon refusal to adopt new schedule
of wages. They want As cents per
hour.
Wheeling, w. Va, April 1.-Con-
ductors and motormen on the trolley
lines are on strike for higher wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Three Powers Accent.

Berlin, April 1t is understood
that while the United States and Eng
land have steadily refused to accept
Germany's two previous proposals
regarding Samoa, now one has been
accepted by the three powers. Ac-
cording TO a high German official, the
American explanations have been
found satisfactory, and the accepted
proposal consists in sending a COM
mission of investigation to Samoa"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01


ernoon. a survivors or the disaster
named Bush says the speed of the Stella
in the fog was not diTcinished, though
the fog whistles We're sounded. Bush
adds that at 800 D. a. the engineer
showed him in the ens.n ne room a dial
registering a speed of eighteen and one
half knots. He says tie vessel struck
within twenty-fives milutes afterards.
Bush further asserts thai two lifeboata
were sunk with the stcs Inner. which aft
er resting on the rocks for ten or fifteen
minutes split in two and disappeared.
Continuing Bush said: when the Stel-
Ia ladisappeared fortyor fifty persons were
discovered clinging to pieces of wreck
age or cabin furniture and crying pit
eously for help. All the passengers and
crew had been provided with life belts
and there was little panic as the ship
sank I first slipped irto the water and
then SWAN to one Of the boats. into
which was helped. We rowed sup
pcsedly in the direction Il Guernsey. but
seven hours later we found ourselves
near the scene OF the wreck and saw
dozens of persons clingtng to the rocks"
Many Pathetic Incidsnts Reported.
The steamer Honfieur returned TO
Southampton last night after having
made the circle Of the Casquet rocks.
She picked up two boats containing wo-
mems clothing, money, jewelry and an
opera glass case. The last had evi-
IDENTIFY been used in bailing. Many pa
.hetic incidents are reported. In several
cases men lifted their wives and chill
dren into the boats and then perished
themselves in their presence. One wife
who was thus bereaved lost her reason
4 large number OF the survivors arrived
at southampton without any clothing.
cad only in blaulxete
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Two More Bodies Found.

Chicago. April !. 1.-Two more bod
les were found today in the ruins of
the Armour Felt and Curled Hair
works. burned Monday. They were
identified as William Gillen and John
White, employees. This swells the
number of victims to seven. Still
two more employees are missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
sYPHER CARBOHYDRATES GIDpINGs.
Lee Brings Out Testimony Indicating an
"Experiment" and Political Pulls.

General ]. Hale Sypher. an attorney
for the Texas cattlemen, confirmed what
Gid6inGs had said. He said that while
he had not visited General Eagan with
GiddinGs he had seen him frequently
and talked fully with him en- this sub
ject in the interset OF the Texas men.
General EaGan." said the witness.
conveyed the impression TO me that he
distinctly and positively preferred beef
on the block to refrigerator beef. and /
SO informed my people. sending for some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
More Trouble with Won der Abe.

St. Louis, April 1.-The Post-Dispatch
says that just as soon as the papers can
be prepared Chris Won der Ahe's attor-
neys will institute suit in the United
States court here to recover damages
which they claim he has suffered by rea-
son of an alleged conspiracy on the
part of the National League magnates
to depreciate the value of the Sports
mans park and club. Every club in the
League will be made a party to the
suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
ONE COMPLETE BODY FOUND.
Only One the Ruins of the Windsor Hotel
Have Yielded Up

New York. April 1.-At 1880 o'clock
this morning the workmen in the ruins
of the Windsor hotel discovered the
body of a woman which was almost in
tact. When the body was raised gold
watch fell from IL. On the outside OF the
watch case was the word Dora" II is
believed that the body is that of Miss
Dora Hoffman, of Baltimore. Miss Hoff-
man was q guest at the hotel at the
time of the fire and has been counted
among the missing since then.
Shortly after the body which is sup
posed to he that Of Miss Hoffman was
found. another body which to all ap-
pearances is that OF an old woman was
discovered. II is we'll preserved and is
supposed to be that Of a woman who
lived with Miss Hoffman.
The total dead OF the Windsor hotel
Gre now numbers <orty&three- or these
thirty-two are unidentified bodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

In almost every nsighborhood there
is some one whose life has been saved
by Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy. or who has been
cured of chronic diarrhoea by the use
of teat medicine. Such persons make
a point of telling of it when ever op-
portunity offers, hoping that it may
be the means of saving other lives.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
ne Is suing n JuIy.

Milwaukee, April lin the circuit
court Hector Leubtow is suing each of
the twelve jurymen who six years ago
convicted him on the charge of conspir-
ing to defraud Louise Trabold out of
500 in money and 81. 600 in mortgages.
The complaint is wrongful conviction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
His Ia7th Birthday.

New York, April Noah Raby
celebrated in the poorhouse at Piscat-
away. N. j., today what be claims to
be his 127 birthday. lie says he was
born in North Carolina in 1872. He
is an Indian and smokes and drinks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

Isned throughout the country in recent
years is brought out in two decisions
rendered yesterday by Acting Assistant
Attorney General Harrison j. Barrett.
for the postoffice department. holding
them in certain cases to be violations of
the lottery laws as depsndent on chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
SHOT INTENDED FOR LoUBET.
Killed Because He Was Mistaken for tho
French President.

French President
Paris April IA wealthy gentleman
named Tourret was shot dead yester-
day evening on the Bois de Boulogne
by a man who mistook his victim for
President Loubet, to whom NJ. Tourret
bore a striking resemblance.
The murderer, whose name is Ozouf
and who is IS years old, is thought to be
insane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Compliment to Queen Victoria.

Washington. April 1.-The committee
on civil parade for the peace jubilee to
be held here in May took action last
night looking to a formal recognition
during that event of Queen Victoria's S
birthday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
WISCONSIN Defeats iowa

Milwaukee. April 1.-Wisconsin de-
feated Iowa in their intercollegiate de-
bate last night. The subject was Shall
Railroads Be Allowed to Pool Competi-
tive Freight Rates Under the Super
vision of the Interstate Commerce Com
misison?" Wisconsin was represented
by A. +. Denu. w. r. Shaw and E. A.
Evans. taking the negative side, while
Martin E. Weldy, Lester ]. Dickinson
and William w. Loomis argued for
Iowa university in the affirmative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
WOMEN SANG HYMNS ALL NIGHT.
To Keep Up the Spirits OF the Castaway
Grew Composed of Heroes

Grew Composed of Heroes
The ladies on board one of the life
boats sang hymns all night long TO keep
up the spirits of their companions Da-
vid King. a London merchant who was
on board. said that when the ship
struck screams rent the air. but the
coolnesS OF the officers considerably
allayed the excitement. The crew be-
haved splendidly. lowering the boats
with greatest promptitude. Every
woman was supplied with a life belt
At first We thought there would be
time for all the boats to clear away. but
suddenly the boilers burst with deaf
eling report rendtnR the ship amid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
For frost bites, burns. indc

For frost bites, burns, indolent
sores, eczema, skin disease, and
especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stands first and best. Look out
for dishonest people who try to imi-
tate and counterfeit it. It's their
en- iorsement of good article
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by L. ii. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and nj. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

ships King and two firemen. Osborn
and Bailey, were the last to leave the
vessel. He had just given up a life belt
to aid a clergyman's wife, and was
literally pulled into boat by Second
Mate Reynolds, who was instrumental
in saving many lives. King saw boat
upturned with children c,inging to it.
The passengers all agree that perfect
order and discipline prevailed on board
the Stella. The scene at the moment of
the sinking of the vessel was heart
rending. Those who had succeeded in
getting into the boats had narrow
escape from being engulfed on account
of the suction caused by the sinking
vessel. The voice of Captain Rocks.
from the bridge. was frequently heard
urging the rowers to pull for their
iives.
Other accounts say that Capt. Rocks
supposed the fog was merely in banks.
as is the usual experience, and decided
to run through it, but as it became
continually denser he lost his bearings.
When the Stella struck there was
terrible sensation, a noise of metal and
woodwork being torn bodily away. the
vessel passing over the jagged rocks at
full speed and her side being ripped
open like match-wood. When she slid
over the rock she turned completely
over. carrying a lot of people with her.
Cherbourg, April 1.-The tug Mar
souin has arrived here and reports hav-
ing picked up a boat containing eight
passengers OF the British steamer
Stella. All the rescued persons were
suffering from injuries. There were
fourteen originally on the boat, but six
were drowned by the boat capsizing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
baroness Hirsch is Dead.

Paris, April IA Raroness Hirsch,
widow of the late Hebrew philan-
throphist, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

Washington, April IA cable
from Dewey announces the arrival at
Manila of the Celtic, naval store
ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

1t Is little help he (McCon-
ochiet gets outside OF the "corner"
push, aud the chances are that he
will cut as insignificant a figure in
the convention for city clerk as two
years ago he cut for nayor.-From
Union. February, 1892.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
l.. b. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

Black River Falls. Wis. April l.
Hans Hanger a farmer residing three
miles east of this city. when near his
home fell from his sleigh and spent the
night in n snowbank- He was discovered
next morning by a neighbor. who came
TO the city and reported him dead The
coroner ard others went to the scene
and after a vigorous shaking Hanger
awoke and vas offended for being dis
;urbed by the coroner. who went 10 view
his remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Illinois solons Take a Rest.

Springfield. Ills, April both houses
adjourned yesterday until next Wednes-
Gay. The house advanced a number of
bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

Cfenfuegos, April General Alger
sailed on the United States transport
Ingalls, for Santiago yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Insurance I'm Arkansas.

Pine BIuff, Ark, April lon account
of the passage OF the Rector antitrust
Law by the .le.js,ature many foreign in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Searching steamer Disabled.

Southampton, April 1.-Steamer
Southwestern, sent in search for bod
les of the wrecked steamer Stella,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Letter Chains Are Lotteries.

Washington, April /. - The govern
ment's policy toward the numerous
chain letter schemes that haze -four
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
A New York Physician Advises
His Patient to Take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
ILErrER TO MRS FrsKHAM NO. 1880


DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I have three
children and suffered with falling of
the womb and flooding. My physician
scraped the womb, still the flooding
continued and 1 was no better. At
last he advised me to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Then
thought / would write to Mrs. Pink
ham for she could advise me better
than any one if was to take her RENE
dies. received her reply and followed
all her directions and L am very glad
to send you this testimonial, for Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
just what it is recommended to be.
advise all women who suffer from
these complaints to try it."-MARIE
LEAP, los 2D AVE, NEW YORK CITY.
"a year ago L was a great sufferer
from painful menstruation. 1 could
not lie down or sit down for the dread
full pain each month. 1 wrote to you
and took twelve bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. and
it has helped me so 1 cannot find
words to express my gratitude toward
Mrs Pinkham- i am to-day well and
hearty Miss JoIE SAUL, DOVER,
CLARE Co., MICH
More than a million women have
been helped by Mrs Pinkham's advice
and medicine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

surance companies are telegraphing
their agents to refuse further business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Collier Sinks.

Brighton, Eng. April The steam
collier Heathpool sunk yesterday
evening off Beacheyhead, and only one
of the crew was saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
the "corner' that had knitted him
showed a cringinc spirit, hard to
reconcile with manly self-respect-
From Union, March, 1897.

pitals. saIc ne -nGu n-ver neard a goou
word said for the canned beef.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

Recent Statements of the Late Head of the
Comnissary Department Controverted
FIatIy by Two Witnesses-MaJor Lee
After Evidence OF an Experiment on the
Soldiers and Also of the Influence OF
Politics Give Testimony.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
NEW BERN
II r. IT f-..zS 'f-St SUSPECTED MURDER
ER-FRUIT AND BERRIES
INDUSTRIAL,

New Bern, N. c., June 12-For the n 81
week OF ten days it seemed that the
sun was nearer the earth than usual.
His rays came down with burning heat
and pedestrians sought the shady side
of the street as they went and came
and the vendors of cool drinks were
happy.
The sheriff of Carteret county came
up to New Bern Saturday morning IN
look after the negro man who was ar
rested here last Friday, accused of the
murder OF Mr.. L. b. Weeks. in White
Oak township, Carteret county. last
Wednesday night. When the negro was
arrested he first gave his name as Har-
olson. He afterwards told some one his
name was Madison, and to- some one
else he gave his name as Hardesty. bur
when Sheriff Willis saw him he recog-
niZed him as Lewis Patrick. Sheriff
Wills tok charge of Patrick and car
ried him to Beaufort Saturday night,
Where he may be safely kept until the
Criminal Court for that county con-
venes.
The. luscious peach has made its ap-
pearance in this market, only to be
looked at by the many and purcha sed
by the few. Notwithstanding the heat
and the dryness of ones mouth. a
glance at a basket of this tempting
iruit would cause an unusual dampness
In the aperture between the lips.
This section was visited on Saturday
aiternoon by a much desired and bene-
ficial shower of rain. accompanied with
some very vivid lightning and loud
peals of thunder. Yesterday was cloudy
ana much cooler day than its eight or
ten precedents.
The .whortleberry season is on and
me OLD cry OF bear in the woods" is
10
err as he energies from the woods with
vel hiied baskets OF this sparkling wild
sash. door and blind factory Is be-
ING talked Of Stop talking. gentlemen.
ana snow your faith by your works.
New Bern and the surrounding country
enterprise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
EDENTpN.
Especial to Virgtnian-Pilot.)

\Speciai 10 VlrG1ntan-Pilot.l
Edenton, N. c., June 13.-Mr. L. f.
ziegler left this morning for Buffalo
Lithia Springs to spend the summer.
Mrs. Ziegler. Of Elizabeth City, and
Miss Broughton. Of Portsmouth, are
the guests OF Mrs. Louis ziegler. on
Broad street.
Major John C. Bond left on the early
train this morning for Norfolk.
MIR. Redding Perkins, OF Alabama, an
ex-resident of our town, Is here on a
visit to old friends.
Bishop Watson. of the Episcopal
Church. is in our little city.
kew: a. ]. Parker was the guest of
Rey. Mr.. Willis. at the Bay View, yes
terday.
Rev. L. r. Christie. of Norfolk, pass
ed through our town yesterday.
Miss Vaughan. OF Elizabeth City, Is
at the Bay View to-day.
MIR. j. j. Ward. of Elizabeth City,
is in town on business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
ELIZABETH CITY.
Change in the Program of Closing
Exercises.
imminent 10 Raise Funds TO Re.
build Church Eloping Couple
From POrismouth-Perso
Especial to virginian- Pilot.)

Elizabeth City N. c., June 1S-Mr.
5. H. Sheep. principal OF the A. C. In
stitute, has decided to conduct the clos
ing exercises of the school in the Acad-
envy OF Music instead of the A. c.. l..
Hall, as stated in the program.
MIR. j. Q. A. Kood has qualified as
administrator on the estate of the late
Mrs. Mary ]. White, near Mt. Hermon.
Inc Ladies Aid Society OF the Bap-
list hurch will give an entertainment
on the courthouse green Thursday
evening of this week for the benefit
OF the church at Bethel, n. c., which
was completely wrecked by a cyclone
snort time since. There Will be store
opticon views of scenes In the Holy
Land given in the courtroom. the
same evening for the same purpose.
Dr. q. w. Cardwell. colored, of Reds
vile, N c.. was registered in the clerk q
office yesterday as a practising physi.
ciah. He is the first regular colored
physician to locate here. He Is a young
man just from school, He exhibited n
license from the Medical Boards OF
North Carolina and of South Carolina.
MI Lee Hammers and Miss Lucy Ellen
ohe' OIL portsmouth. Va, arrived here
on the Norfolk and Southern yesterda -
and were happily married at Hotel Can,
tlai ny ReV. l.. l.. Williams, of Christ
Z. u. Church.
me store of Mr.. James Mathews. on
faisonaSe street, was broken into las,
hisnt and some small change. toeether
WIN lot OF cigars. was taken. Tho
thleves entered by prying open the win
gov bi!nd and breaking out a glass.
mere Is no suspicion resting on any
particular person up to this time
MISS Lille Evans IF (vaIar,t- .,
Is visiting Miss Corine White. on Xves,,
MAIN street. Miss Evans has relatives
IN town and will probably remain herr
Tor several days
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

A. Jones, a livery man OF New Bern, on
fifteen acres planted in cabbages made
$4,000.
The cabbage crop seems to pay the
best. 1t Is the easiest truck to get to
market in good condition, for 1t keepe
better than any other.
The potato crop is large and prices
SO far keep up well. On Friday they
brought $3.50 per barrel They can be
raised at g. cost of one dollar per barrel
The beans also bring good prices.
Lettuce has paid handsomely. One
man on about one and O. fifth acres
made $1,000 this year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
lIERrEORn
Especial to vIrginian-Pilot.,

N0I'eeIHI 10 VFginlan-PfIot.J
Hertford, N. c., June 1a.-We are
glad to announce that Mrs L. w. Nor
man is convalesclng rapidly.
We have been having a good share of
the long-looked for rain during the past
few days.