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Evening journal., 1899-01-12
PRISON RErnRm

Az the committee meeting of the
Poard Of Trade last night Thomas
Mener inspector of prisons of Ches-
ter county. Pa. explained his county
goveInment's cougee in the matter Of
prisons
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unnas Dfsplaced by Machinery.

4 writer declares that 100000 men
aow do the work. with the aid of ma
.hinery. which needed 100000 pei,
Icns a few years ago.
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IF you don't have me, " he exclaimed.
with unwonted passion, "Ill go TO the
dogs!"
"Not," she coldly returned, III the
dogs see you first."-Chicago Evening
News.
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A cheap substitute for a standard
adNer..sed article may prove 70 be any
thing but a bargain. &c careful to get
what you ask for.
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CO and have a dance ai the Mla.
ming Ban in Turn Ha.i Eighth and
Frcnch streets, Friday. January 10.
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A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees It's goods that are advertised
Who stands sponsor for the sihsiltutes
said TO be "tust as good"
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IlCIn.F IIIllCA7 Crs

NOTICE. DANIEL MCARTY. THE
owner and occupant OF the house stu
ated az No. l05 shinlev street In the
First ward. IN the city Of wilmington.
county of New Castle. and State OF Della
ware ln compliance with the require
ments OF the acts OF the General Assem-
bly, IN such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that l shall apply In
writing TO the Court of General Sessions
OF the State OF Delaware. in and for New
Castle county on Monday, the 9th day OF
February 1899. being the next term OF
said court for license for said house, as
an inn or tavern, for the sale therein Of
Intoxicating liquors IN less quantities
than one quart. 10 be drunk on the prem
ises and the following respectable ciu-
zcns OF said ward at least twelve of
whom are substantial frcoholders OF said
ward, recommend the said application,
ssfv
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets.
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ma CbIprse Colns,

There are in circulation in China al
The present time coins bearing the
,ames Of einperors who died 2,oooye
so.
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THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP or FIGS

is due not cnly 90 lhe originality aud
simplicity of the combination. but also
to the care and skill with which H. IS
manufactured by scientific pro .csses
know1 to the CALIFORNIA iiu ,.yHuP
Co ONLY. ano we wish 20 impress upon
all the Importance Of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs Is manufactured
by the CALiFORSIA FIG SYRUr 90.
only, knowledge OF that fact viii
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par.
,ies. The high standing Of the CALI.
FoRgIA Flo SYWr Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the Eenuinc Syrup Of Figs las
given 90 millions OF families, makes
tha maine nf tine Company q guaranty
OF iiie excellence nf JOS remedy. II is
far In advance ot aI oihtr lnXatvos.
gs IL acts nn the kiHueye iiv"r and
bowels wiihnnt irrnatnn or weaken
ing them, and ID ,hes mot rripr rar
nauseate. ln order tnpei its hr'si;cial
effects, please remember th, name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
e~uIsvILLE. Kg. NEw YORK. n. T.
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NOTICE D. JOHN ELWOOD. THE
1wnor. and occupant Of the house eitu-
atcd at the southwest corner of Third
and Monroe streets. i'm the Third ward
in the city OF Wilmington. county 81 New
Castle and State OF Delaware. In com.
puancc with the requirements OF the acts
OF the General Assembly In such case
made and provided. do hereby give notice
that i shall apply IN writing 20 the Court
of General Sessions of the State Of Della
ware, IN and for New Castle cOdnty, or
Monday, the 9th day Of February, 1898.
being the next term OF said court, FOR q
license for said house as an inn or tay
ern, for tho sale therein of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart
TO be drunk on the premises. and tho
following respectable citizens OF said
ward, al least twelve OF whom re sub
stantlal freeholders OF said warn, recon-
mend tho said anulicn tiOu viz
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new CASTLE prAl esrA1E

FOR SALE OR RENT.-No. % South
Fifth ST. New Castle. brick house; slate
roof seven rooms and bath range. hot
and cold water. gas. piastered Summer
kitchen. good cellar. best location In
city. newly papercd' perfect condition;
immediate possession, easy terms Apply
O.. w. Edwards, Evening Journal office
Wilmington. or Julian j. Janvier New
Castle. Del
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james Monaghan, John j. Hubbard
ID. w. Lynch. Edward Murphey.
ID. T.. Leary. James Muligau,
Daniel Hanley. Harry Heighbcr.
John T. Spragg, Patrick Murray.
Patrick Dillon, James A. Kelley,
T. Il. OHara Michael J. Jordan,
Jas Malloy. John l.. Degan.
Michael Conconnan, Edward O'Connor,
Peter Taggurt, Frank Ward.
John W. Johnson. Jos. Keenan,.
Daniel b. Haughcy, John Sutton,
August Biermann. j. IA. Spruance.
JOHN ELWOOD.
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Leave Philadelphia, Broad street, for
wilmington tcXpressl. $50, 40 l.25. S.32
1920. N .23 20. m. 1909. 'l23. 1.12. l52. 312
3i8 fOl. i4I. 5.CS. 5.aj. $3.50. 61I 655 1.3i.
lilo. lLl6. u. M and 1905 night.
Accommodation. G3i. 130 9.l2. 1875. a,
M; l23. SIG. i.0J li4 G.25. SIS, 1903 and
n "a ID m
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Schedule in effect November 20, lNA
All trains illuminated with Pintscu
light. s.s--i-A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Lane. daughter of Joel Lane who gave
1000 acres of ground from his planta-
ton to build Raleigh. Our subject was
educated at the Common Schools OF the
county. When but sixteen years of age.
true to his native country, he enlisted
as a private in the Confederate army,
Company A, Fifth North Carolina Cav
airy under General j. n. Il. Stuart,
and CALAMITY served the Lost Cause
until the close of the war. Senator
Williams, being with the Army of Vir-
ginia, participated in much heavy fight
ing When the war closed, he returned
home. without surrendering and began
farming and this occupation he has fol-
lowed UP to the present time. In 1889
he represented EIarnett and Cumber-
land counties in the Senate. de Is also
chairman Of the Democratic Executive
committee of his township. lie was
called to make the race for the State
Senate IN 1898 and after spirited
contest was elected by majority Of over
800, having an adverse populistic major
ity to overcome Senator Williams is
chairman of the committee on Agricul-
ture and Il member of the following inn
portant committees, Insane Asylums,
Education, -atary and Railroad and
Railroad Commission. He performed the
duties of his position faithfully and
well, and was considered an able and pro
gresve member. He has looked care
fully after all legislations that had
il tendency to create any new offices,
and believed in cutting down expenses
generally. Senator Williams is dyed
in the wool Democrat, Il member OF the
Odd Fellows and Masonic Fraternity
and an Elder in the Presbyterian
church. "A faithful worker, an nonorabla
upright gentleman and a great believer
in North Cardinals future greatness Is
the gentleman representing the Sixteenth
Senatorial District.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
COLTMRUS COUNTY.

This county lies in the southeast corner
of the State bordering upon South Caro-
lima 1t contains a considerable portion
of upland piny woods. 1t is penetrated
through all its parts by narrow belts of
gum and cypress swamps and considera-
bic tracts of oak and pine flats. The
average soil of its upland piny woods is
of moderate fertility. well adapted to
the growth of cotton. but the richer
swamp and gray loan lands are devoted
principally to corn. Brown marsh and
white marsh are two larger bodies of
swamp in the eastern side of the county,
and gum swamp and others of less eX-
tent are found in the southwest. The
production of cotton, potatoes and rice
divides with lumber and naval stores the
interest of its people. Marl is found in
several parts of the county.
The railroads which traverse
the county. are--the Carolina
Central. the Wilmington. Columbia and
Augusta and the Wilmington and Chad
.,ourne In this county is the beautiful
and extensive sheet of water known as
Waccamaw lake. ten or twelve miles
long, and from six to eight wide, from
ten to fifteen feet deep, with clear wa
tiers, Astounding is fish, and on two of
its sides with clean sandy beach. 1t is
frequent resort for pleasure parties
from Wilmington and elsewhere.
Whiteyile is a county seat, with a pop
ulation of 600. A large number of North
ern and Western settlers have located
in Columbus, and these colonies are
growing.
The lumber and shingle business is ex-
tensively carried on at White, Hub and
Hallsboro, thriving communities.
The trucking interest of the county is
annually increasing in volume. as its
warm climate gives it pre-eminence in
successfully producing early crops fox
Northern markets. Improved methods
characterize the agriculture of the coun-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PERSON COUNTY.

Person county belongs to the bright
tobacco section known as the Golden
Belt" of North Carolina. The county
is twenty miles square and is divided
into nine townships. Near the middle
of it rise it's several low mountain ridges
of granite and slate, with oak and pine
forests. These attain altitude of about
10000 feet (the general elevation being
from 600 to 700 feeU and have a thin
gravelly and sandy soil, while the other
sections are alternately Of this char
acter and of red clay soils of greater
fertility. TO the latter class belongs
especially the northwestern and south
eastern sections. The chief agricultural
interest is the production of tobacco of
a high grade, in which industry this is
one Of the leading counties. To this
crop the light sandy soils are particularly
adapted These light soils with a yellow
porous sub-soil, are best for light smOk-
ers and wrappers, and these are surpaSs-
ed by no other county in the State. The
southern side of the county most aboundS
in these soils. but in the northern sec
ton among the high rolling lands of
Hyco river the product is equally album
dant and in no way inferior The Hyco
river lands are adapted to the growth
of corn and grain, and the grasses, as
we'll rs the fine yellow tobacco for
which Person is celebrated. The crop
of tobacco is 100000 pounds when
full crop is planted and there is good
season for cultiyating and harvesting.
Wheat, corn, clover, oats, vegetables and
all grasses thrive A perfect climate
above the fertile soil yields to the hus-
bandman an ample reward for his Ia
Dor. The mineral riches are confined to
copper. mines of which are found in the
northeasterncorne L Of the county; the
veins extending over into Granville are
believed to be of great value. Iron ores
of value are found in the Mt. Tizah
township. and have been turned to prof
liable account especially during the war,
when they supplied castings for house
hold and farm use. There is also in
Cunningham township, iron ore of eX-
cellent quality, and mineral that has
proved efficacious in number of cases.
There are two mountains in the coun-
ty. The elevation of Person makes it
the fountain head of the tributaries to
the Neuse and Tar rivers and streams
flowing northward into Dan river. The
Lynchburg and Durham railroad passes
through the county. RoXboro, the coun-
ty seat, has a population of over 1000
and is rapidly growing 1t is one of the
leading tobacco markets of the tSate,
and sells from five to six million pounds
annually; handling the product Of this
and adjoining counties in North Caro-
lima and Virginia.
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respect and esteem of both students and
faculty For the next few years he COM
biner the vocation of farmer and teacher.
April. 1882, he married Miss Annie Me-
Duffie of Mullins. S. c., and this union
has been blessed with seven children. six
of whom are living. In 1888 he was
elected County Commissioner of Robson
county and reelected to the same posi-
ton in 1890. January 1st, 1891, he re-
signed the position to take his seat in the
State Legislature, having been elected
thereto the previous November. So well
did he serve the interests of his consti-
tuency that again in 1892 he was re-
elected to the same position. In 1893 he
was again nominated for tbs position
and after a hard campaiga was elected
by majority of 800. overcoming flu
sion majority of 1000 Representative
Oliver is chairman of the Committee on
Engrossed Bills and member of the
committee on Agriculture: Health, Me
chanics and Mining etc. He introduced
among other local bills, the following:
To amend and consolidate the stock
laws of Robson county; to amend the
charter of the town Of Lumberten and
to extend the power Of the commission
ers thereof; to incorporate the town of
Union City. of Robson county; to
change the line between Britts and
Whitehouse townships. 4 bill to be en-
titled an act to fix the time of holding
courts Of Robson county. He took an
active part in committee work, being
one of the hard and conscientious work
ers of the House. He is a lifaIong DEM
ocrat. Mr.. Oliver is a member Of the
Methodist church, filling the offices Of
secretary of church conferences, secreta-
ry of the Sunday school, secretary and
treasurer Of the missionary society, stew
ard of his church and trustee of church
property. Notwithstanding the various
offices and positions of trust 70 when
he has been called to fill and for which
he feels truly grateful TO his friends.
he does not seem TO be i'll the least
affected with the idea of his own import
ance. He is sympathetic, sincere, genial
and accommodating, yet firm in his adj
herence to his own convictions.
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the front as its captain. His command
was attached to General Stonewall
Jackson's corps and consequently our
subject participated III many hard fought
battles. For a period of two years he
commanded sharp-shooters, and subse-
quently the Thirtieth North Carolina
Regiment. as colonel by Breyet. AT the
close Of the war he returned home. In
1866 he was elected a member of the
Legislature, defeating the present Gov
ernor of the State.
This was the first Legislature held af-
ter the war. Mr.. Allen was elected Il
member of the last Legislature by a
majority of 612.
He entered the campaign, with an adj
verse majority against him of $50, but
after spirited struggle, triumphed.
While not taking an active part in the
debates of the House, Representative
Allen keenly scrutinized all legislation,
and being Of highly progressive nature
advocated all measures that he has
deemed best for the State and the Demo
cratic party Representative Allen has
introduced number of local bills affec-
ting his county.
He is member of the following COM
mittees: Propositions and Grievances,
Finance, Roads and Turnpikes. Justices
of the Peace. Pensions and Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Asylum.
In politics he is Democrat of the
most sterling qualities, an honorable,
upright citizen and gentleman highly
respected by his colleagues. He is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Through the middle Of Cumberland
county, from its western margin, on the
Moore county line. to the Cape Fear
river, which crosses the eastern side of
the county, lies Il broad, irregular zone
of pine barrens," with . very sandy
soil and IN almost exclusive growth of
long-leaf pine. On both sides Of this
zone along the northern and southern
section of the county, with Gnimportant
of the Cape Fear river, the soils belongs
to the class of gray sandy loans of the
average upland piny woods near the riv-
er, on both sides, are large tracts of semi
swamp and oak and pine flats, which
are very productive Many of the
streams which flow from the central pine
barrens of the county contains narrow
fringes of gum and cypress swamp, ana
the swampy tracts along the rivereoften
contain a considerable percentage Of cy-
press The turpentine and lumber IN
terests are still important though of d.
furnishing Importance each year with the
gradual and certain consumption of the
pine forests. The west Of the river, after
rising from the river bottoms, is II roll
ing sandy county, occasionally present
ing broad flats of lands, susceptible of
high improvement, producing grains ana
fruits of marked excellence. The river
lands are devoted to cotton and corn,
and fruits. The soil and climate are just
right for the production Of the finer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

best quality. While the lands of Gran
vile county produce either bright or dark
grades of tobacco, there are certain sec
tions of the county adapted to the culti-
walton of Il golden colored tobacco of eX-
traordinary quality, greatly in demand,
and selling sometimes at almost fabulous
prices on home markets, at public auc-
ton on the warehouse floor. The profits
to the farmer raising this noted grade of
bright tobacco are very renumerative.
The dark tobacco, though heavier IN
weight, seldom proves so profitable. The
average tobacco crop will reach 5000
600 pounds Granville is quite a grain
growing county: its aggregate being
about 100000 bushels. Rich copper ores
are found in northern Granville; gold IS
found in various, sections, and immense
deposits of iron are only awaiting deyel-
Opment.
Oxford. the county seat, has about
. 500 inhabitants.
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20.

Proctor. the firm being known as Proc
tor and Mcintyre. The firm enjoys
a large and growing practice. In 1898
he was nominated as candidate for
the Senate from the Fifteenth Senatorial
District. He made a hard and lively
campaign and was triumpnantly elected
by a majority of 1850, overcoming the
former Fusion majority of 1000 in the
District The Senator is chairman of
the committee on Engrossed Bills, and
Il member of the following Committees:
Judiciary; Privileges and Elections;
Counties, Cities and Towns; Education
and other important committees His
career in the Senate has been an active
one He is an excellent Speaker, with
Il ready flow of choice English, that
pleases the ear. His logic is convincing
His special attention was given to all
legislation looking to reforms, such as
moral questions. etc, etc He introduced
the bill appropriating 100000 for the
Public Schools of North Carolina, in adj
1ition to a number of local bills affect
ing his county and District In politics
he is a Democrat of answering faith
He is a member and a deacon in the
Baptist church; Il member of the Board
of Directors of the Baptist Orphanage
at Thomasville, also member of the
Executive Committee and attorney for
the BoardA The future of Senator Nc
Intyre is assured and his success is GER
tainly as gratifying to HIS friends as it
must be to himself
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

courses, those on the main streams being
ouite large. The county is drained by
the upper waters of Lumber river. The
lands are chiefly devoted to the culture
of cotton and corn, but the value of pota-
to and rice crops is quite considerable.
Turpentine and lumber are also large in
terests. Mari is found abundantly in
the lower half of the county.
Robeson is now the largest county in
he State. From it's extreme northern
limit. where it meets the counties of
Cumberland and Scotland, to its south
ern boundary. near Fair Bluff, in Colum-
bus county, it is nearly seventy miles
long. while its mean breadth is from
twenty-five TO thirty miles. Much of the
country is covered with swamps, the
numerous streams. all being margined
with or hid away in dense growth OF
cypress. gums and other woods, but as
cessble to drainage, and, when drained,
producing good crops of cotton, corn
and rice.
Immense deposits of mari are found
underlying the great swamps, sugges~
tive cause of their fertility when drain
ed.
Cotton is produced to the extent of
about $4,000 bales annually. The crops
of corn and some other of the grains
are large, and great quantities of peas
and sweet potatoes are made. About n
million and half pounds of rice are
made on the uplands and beds of drained
swamps or along marshy borders of
streams. The. county is suitable to most
of the fruits, and especially the native
varieties of the grape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GRANVILLE COUNTY.

The above named county lies little
to the North of the central portion of
North Carolina adjoining the Virginia
line. 1t is drained partly toward the
north by tributaries of the Roanoke riv
er, partly in its middle region by Tar
river, and in its southern portions by
Neuse river, and is about 800 feet above
tide-water level. The land is rolling for
the most part and varied in character
of soil. being partly gray and partly red,
possessing much fertility, and easy of
cultivation. It's woodland consists of
oak hickory, pine, dogwood, persimmon,
etc The soil is adapted to all variety
of crops-corn, wheat, oats, rye, grasses,
clover, bright and dark tobacco, fruits
and vegetables. No part of the globe is
healthier. The climate is bracing and
healthgiving, the water abundant and of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

white supremacy, was elected from
the Seventeenth Senatorial district. And
while a member of that memorable body
he was always to be found on the side
Of the taxpayers of North Carolina, and
to say that his record was one of honor,
duty and justice is only to repeat the sen
timent of his constituents. As a lawyer
he is numbered among the foremost Of
the State, and as citizen he believes in
everything for the onward march of
prosperity of the grand old State. As u
Democrat he is one of the truest and
most ardent workers the party has ever
had His friends are legion and can
be found wherever he is known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. THOMAS NJ. CHEEK.
One of the Able and Up-to-Date Gentle
men Representing the Eighteenth
Senatorial District.

The recent Legislative body contain
ed some of the ablest and best men in
the State, whose sole aim was the bet
terment Of existing conditions and to
this end every energy was bent. Per-
haps one of the best known men in the
State Senate was Hon. Thomas NJ.
Cheek, one of the able and up-to-datc
gentlemen representing the Eighteenth
Senatorial District. Mr.. Cheek is
quiet, unasuming gentleman, liked and
admired by all who knew him. He is
a North Carolinian by birth, and first
saw the light of day in Orange county,
July 18th, 1889 He was educated at
the old field schools, and was subsc-
quently apprentised to tailor to learn
the trade for period of six years. When
the war broke out between the States
he enlisted in the Orange Guards. but
was afterwards discharged for physical
disabilities. However he served the
Lost Cause in the capacity of foreman
Continued on page 33-Part Five9
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
H. MD. ROBINSON.

practice of law in 1881 at Fayetteville,
and has since that period secured an
excellent and lucrative practice. Has
always taken an active part in politics,
but never sought an office. Has been
for the past six years city attorney of
Fayetteville, and was for five years
County Superintendent of Public In
struction. In 1893 nominated for the
House without solicitation, elected by Il
majority of 2S3, reversing large Fusion
majority. Chairman Committee on lii
brary. member Committees on Judiciary
Constitutional Amendments, Claims,
Education and Railroads and Railroad
Commission. He did an immense amount
of committee work and is an ardent
Democrat.