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Congressman Underwood's Reply

Congressman Underwood's Reply
 Congressman Underwood made prompt reply to the letter, expressing his approval of the plan and pledging his assistance at the proper time. His reply is as follows:
 'Washington, D. C., Jan. 9, 19OO .Major G. D. Fitzhugh, Birmingham. Ala
 Dear Sir:-Your favor of the 26th in- stant reached me this morning. l read the same with a great deal of interest, and appreciate your kindness in sending me the map of the proposed line for canal from the Tennessee river to the Warrior I have no doubt in the world that this canal will be built sometime in the future, and I think there is nothing more impor- tant to our people than the construction of this work. I approve heartily of what you say, and at the proper time I will be ent do not think it would be wise for us to call on the government for $75,0O0 for a survey I think it is better to use all our exertions to have the Warrior river and Valley river improvement put under the continuing contract
 'Should we introduce a bill asking for an appropriation of $75.0O0, the committee might think that we are too grasping, but as soon as we succeed in having the pres ent improvement that has already been surveyed put under a continuing contract, I will start at once to secure an appro- priation for a survey of the route you suggest. It might be well when the com mittee from Birmingham comes on to Washington to advocate the building of the 'VanHoose Canal and the improve ment of the Warrior river, to suggest your plan as something that can be accom-
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gineering difficulties to be overcome are few and of small importance.
 MT. VanHoose, as soon as he obtained the blue print and opinion from MT. Fitz- hugh, communicated with Representative Underwood relative to the matter, and appropriation to cover the expense Of n survey.
 MT. Fitzhugh's Letter
 MT. Fitzhugh's letter and MT. Under woods reply are as follows:
 Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 26, 19OO "1on. o. w. Underwood, M. C'' Washihs- ton, D. c.
 .'Dear Sir-I note, with interest as an engineer and citizen of Alabama In pro- noting public improvements and develop ing the mineral and other resources of the state, your movement to secure from the United States government the necessary amount of money to construct the Valley river canal already surveyed under the su- pervision of the United States government from North Birmingham to the confluence of Valley creek and Warrior river.
 "Wherein the construction of this canal will be of great benefit to Birmingham and vicinity, still the greatest benefit to Bir- mingham and vicinity, as well as to the states of Alabama and Tennessee, in de- veloping the great mineral wealth and all enterprises of these states, will be to con- meet the waters of the Tennessee river with the waters of the Warrior river by a canal connecting with the Valley river ca- nal at North Birmingham; also the Ten nessee and Warrior rivers canal when con- structed, will be of national importance in times of war; as also its great impor- tance and benefits derived to the entire gulf states in connection with the Nicara- qua canal.
 ''To this end I herewith present a map showing the probable location of this pro- posed canal Ca red dotted line), having it's initial point at or near Guntersville, Ala; thence to follow Big Spring creek to its head next to the waters of the Warrior river just opposite to or southwest of Brooksville, this to be determined by &C., tual instrumental surveys; thence with the waters of the Warrior river and tributaries to Murphree's valley near Viola and Swan
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The Fishery Rights

St. Johns, N F., April 8.-Joseph Cham berlain. imperial secretary of state for the colonies, has notified the colonial cabinet that the British and French governments have renewed the Anglo French modus vivendi covering fishery rights on the New foundland treaty shore until the close of the present year.
 This removes al lapprhension as to fric- tion between the two powers over the rights of their respective subjects during the approaching fishing season.
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TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER
 OF THE BRAVE RQERS
The Boers So Outclassed in Number by the British That a Terrible SIangh-
 ter Resulted.

London, April s.-S D. m.-A special from Bloemfontein says the hardest fight known so far occurred about twenty miles from the English main army small band of Boers consisting of ten sharp shooters held at bay a large body of Highlanders until the last Boer was killed
 The Highlanders bayoneted the only sur- viving Boer before he could surrender a box of General Steedman cigars. -
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Are you a cigar epicuret'
 Try a Texie.

For results try an advertisement in the Age Herald.
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MAP SHOWING ROUTE OF A PROPOSED CANAL Connecting River Guntersvi Aa with the Valley River
 Canal at North Birmingham. Ala

to make suggestions and recommendations to congress for the improvement, etc., Of the upper Tennessee river, which, in con- nection with the Tennessee and Warrior canal would be the proper and shorter outlet of the Tennessee river to the Gulf. During the year 1873 made reconnois- sance and report for this proposed canal for the Hon. John T. Mlner, deceased, whom you knew well. The report was pulp lished in pamphlet form, but I cannot find a copy from any source.
 'I will be glad to communicate further with you in regard to this important work if you so desire and think proper. Very respectfully, G. D. FITZHuGH,
 'Enpineer"
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ANOTHER MURDER
Indiana Man Shot-Woman Caused the
 Trouble

Fort Wayne, Ind, April 8.-Near Auburn last night Yes Steel was shot and killed by William Davis. The latter had been attentive to Steers wife and Steel had threatened to make trouble. Last night Steel went to call on a neighbor and as he was entering the door he was shot through the heart. Bloodhounds were put on the trail and brought up at the door of Davis house. some miles away. Davis was im- mediately arrested and confessed to the murder.
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REDUCED RATES TO BIRMINGHAM

The Central of Georgia railway will make rate of one fare for the round trip from all points on its line in Alabama ac- count annual convention of the Travellers Protective association to be held in Bir- mingham April 10- to 13. Tickets to be sold April and 10 with final limit April 16, 1900. SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue.
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plished in the future without directly ask ing for an appropriation at this time. With this end in view, I hope very much that you can come with the committee next month I shall carefully preserve your. letter and the map until the time of action comes. Yours truly.
 70. w. UNDERWOOD"
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Fruit Not Injured

From the Washington News.
 Reports from Fruitdale are that the frosts did not injure any of the peach blooms, and the anticipated peach crop is still hoped for.
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Seeds. Field and garden. J. H. Mccary Co.
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HARPER Whiskey is liquid music, bot tied poetry, ripe, mellow, refreshing and delicious. Sold by all leading dealers. 3-15-3mo mon-thurs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23
THE cARRoLLToN HOTEL.
Has Been Leased and Will be Managed by
Mrs. James, of Norfolk.

The Carrollton Hotel has been leased
to Mrs. M. S. James, of Norfolk, and will
be regularly opened again on October
10th.
That date was fixed because Mrs.
James, who has much experience in the
management of hotels, does not think she
can put the place in condition for the re-
ception of guests before that time. She
has been here this week looking over
the hotel and the contract for its lease
was drawn while she was in the city.
Yesterday she left for her home in Nor
folk to make preparations to move to
Raleigh She left here, in charge of the
hotel, her clerk Mr. Gregory, who will
at once begin the work Of repairing, rem
ovating, painting and stocking the hotel
with all that is necessary to make it
a first class, up date home for the
travelling public.
Mrs. James has had long and successful
experience in the management of hotels
in Norfolk and elsewhere.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23
DECLINE IN COTTON STOPPED.
The Farmer Stops Rushing His Crop Upon the
Market.

The Wake county farmer seems to have
at last come to correct understanding
of the cotton situation, and stopped the
rush of his crop to market.
Though yesterday was Saturday, (the
day on which receipts are usually the
largest) there were nearly 200 bales less
on the market than were sold here Fri
day.
And this was the situation pretty much
all over the country. AS a result, the
local market stopped its steady course
downward and the New York speculative
market started upward again.
In their cotton circular, issued yester-
day, Haven & Stout, of New York say:
No material change has, however, oc-
Cured in the position OF cotton. The
spinning industry is quiet in all it's
branches, but normal demands are ade-
quate to absorb all the cotton now COM
ing into sight. Opinion varies as to the
immediate course of the market, but it
is generally thought that no further very
heavy decline is in prospect, although it
might require some exceptional develop
ment, such as prospects of a speedy re-
opening of the Chinese market to give
cotton another impetus to speculation and
start up the renewed advance which
many authorities look for during the au-
tunn."
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WAKE SUPERIOR COURT.
1t Meets Here Tomorrow For the Trial of
Criminal Causes

The September term of Wake county
Superior court will begin tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock 1t is a criminal term and
Judge Robinson will preside
There are eighty-three cases on the
docket but none of them are of any
special Importance. About thirty of the
cases on the docket are cases continued
from the last court
The jury for this week is as follows:
P. T. Wyatt, Raleigh; w. C. Bright.
Buckhorn; w. A. Gowan, Raleigh; c. t.
Horizon, Marks Creek; J. T. Carter, Holly
Springs; G. P. Bagwell Raleigh; C. G..
Brown, House Creek; J. A. Duncan, Raj
eigh; Richard Taylor, ST. Matthews; H.
j. Powell, st. Mary's; Geo. O. Daniel,
Barton's Greek; w. H. Kelly, ST. Mary's
G. Ii. StanbacS, Raleigh; L. NJ. Green,
Neuse River; w. B. Terrell, Little River
j. W. Sorrell, Cary: ]. L. Ramsey Raj
eigh; j. w. Lilies, Marks Creek; S. M.
Biddle, New Light; A. T. Smith, Panther
Branch; j. J. Womble, Buckhorn; ]. w.
Underhill, Little River; John Leach
(col.), Panther Branch; A, L. Bailey, Raj
eigh; F. A, Whitaker, St. Marys; c. T.
Jones, Panther Branch; ]. w. Stronach,
Raleigh; ]. P. H. Adams, Cary; R. H.
Pool, St. Matthew'S; j. d. Turner, Raj
eigh; T. j. Edwards, Cedar Fork; J. T.
Lawrence, Buckhorn; G. l.. Banks. Pan
Their Branch H. r. Joyner, Raleigh; j..
E. Gill, Little River; H. w. Jackson, Raj
oiOh
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THE NEXT STATE FAIR
Will Have Many New and In
teresting Features.
Space is Being Taken Every Day. Six Thous
and Dollars VIII be Distributed
as Premiums.

The next State Fair commences
Monday, October 22nd, and closes Sat
urday, October oath. This Fair week
will be a Gala Day for the State. The
Farmers will leave their fields to come
and examine this aggregation of the
States best products, and the mer-
chant, lawyer, doctor and other pro-
fessional men will leave their offices
and strive to be present.
Every effort is being put forth by
those who have the matter in charge,
to make this the completest exhibit OF
the States resources that has ever
been given.
More than $4,000 will be given in
cash premiums in the different con
tests. Besides this, many special OF
1ers will be made.
Those who are interested in art Will
find much here to please them. The
exhibit-a very pleasing exhibit in
this department of tapestry OIL
paintings and water color work will
be made by Mrs. Williams, of Faison.
Mrs. +. McMinn, of Hendersonville,
will also have an exhibit in this de-
partment. The rivalry for honors be-
tween the East and the West will be
exciting. Mr.. w. S. Primrose will
again have charge of this department.
The entire State is interested and
every department. of industry will be
represented. The products of the
dairy, pantry, apairy, and work room
will al find space.
The educational exhibit will have
many new features that will interest
those who desire to see a larger day
dawning for North Carolina schools.
Friday is entirely given up to educa-
tional work and is known as school
Day." There will be excursions here
from number of the schools and col
leges of the State, and exhibits from
nearly all will be given.
On the Midway there will be Fer
ris wheel, the Chrystal Maze, a Tom
Thumb railroad, Aerial Ocean Wave,
or Razzle Dazzle, the latest Coney Is
land novelty, the snake menagerie, and
many similar novelties. Mr.. Pogue
says: 1--WE viii have a clear cut Mid
way
The races will be among the best
horses on the circuit. Every race on
the program will be run, and the
purses are much larger than they
have been heretofore. Two thousand
five hundred dollars, cash premiums
will bring the finest racers ever placed
on the track.
The fair exhibits will include dis
play of farm products, agricultural
implements, and of machinery in OPP
Grafton, as we'll as a beautiful speci-
mems of fruits and flowers, COMPETE
tive exhibition of horses, cattle, sheep,
swine and poultry.
Messrs. Hans, Reese Sons. Of Ashe-
Vile, will make an excellent show of
tanned leather from their works. They
will also exhibit, (Which will be a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23
IN THE NEWS AND
OBSERVER PAYS.

Messrs. Zachary and Zachary tell
that they have recently made sew
eral large shipments of their NANTES
TO Florida and other extreme South
ern States. We are glad to learn that
the demand for our home products is
on the increase. Messrs. Zachary and
Zachary are among our largest advi-
tisers and have a half page advertise
ment in today's paper: and says that
advertising in the News and Obser-
YER pays them handsomely. They
are the largest dealers in nantes,
tiles and building material in the
State.
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great Curiosity, a tanned elephant


great curiosity), a tanned elephant
hide.
The poultry department will be
great, as more entries have been made
up to this date than ever before. This
department is in charge of Mr. Jno. p.
Kerr, who is the manager of the large
poultry runs Of Fillmore Many fine
fowls will. be shown by him, but not
to compete for premiums. A new fea-
ture Will be the show of dressed fowls
and eggs.
An expert judge Of poultry has been
appointed, who will devote his entire
attention to this work. Score cards
will be used to indicate the points Tor
the benefit of breeders and others;
A premium will De awarded to the
best pair of driving horses owned II IN
the State. This is a premium that mas
been omitted for some time past
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HoYT's COMEDY CO.

This company will hold the boards of
the Academy of Music next Thursday
night, September 27th presenting the
new musical farce comedy "O'Flyn's
Birthday" introducing new music, songs
and speciaIties by clever company, in
PRODUCING Gertie Schofield and Edward
Dupont; also little Trixie Lewis, the child
artist. Reserve seats on sale tomorrow
morning
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ANY LADY CAN EASILY MAKE $1S TO
$25 weekly by representing us in her
locality and as the position is both
pleasant and profitable the year round
| will gladly send full particulars to all
Even your spare time is valuable and
if YOU really want to make money, adj
dress. with &c. stamp, Mrs. Mary e.
Wheeler, 81 Washington Street, Chica-
go, Illinois. 9-2-3t sun.
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ED-RESPONSIBLE FIRM WANTS
office manager at Raleigh; salary $1,000
year and commission; $500 cash and
reference required. Position permanent.
Address Manufacturer. 1882 Cherry,
Philadelphia. Pa.
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GALVESTON HoRRoR-sToRY OF THE
great catastrophe told by survivors and
rescuers. Illustrated from photographs
taken Immediately after the disaster
400 pages, handsomely bound, only $3.50.
Sells at sight. Agents clear $40 per
day. Freight paid. Credit given. Best
terms guaranteed Send today for Free
Outfit II. ]. Smith Pub. Co., S34 Dear
born ST., Chicago
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HELP WANTED, MALE-$12 PER WEEK
Bona fide Salary and expenses. Capa-
BILE men and women to represent us ap-
pointing agents. Rapid promotion and
increase in salary. New, brilliant lines.
Butler & Alger, New Haven, Conn.
9-2-4t suns.
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AGENTS, EVERYWHERE, TO SELL
complete story Of Galveston Horror;
5000 dead; $4,000 property destroyed;
large book, splendldly illustrated; will
outsell Johnstown Flood. Agents easily
make $50 to S1G0 a week. book will sell
on sight. Experience unnecessary; boys,
girls, men or women can sell it. Outfit
free, freight paid credit given. Act
quickiy-not q moment to lose. Fergu-
son Pub. Co., SO Fifth ST. Cincinnati, o.
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HELP WANTED MALE-MANAGER,
capable man manage branch, old estab-
Iished house; 1925 month; extra COM
missions. Must be well recommended
and furnish $500 cash. Manager, Draw
or IA New Haven, Conn.
Qr1R-4t sun.
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One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKHN FOR
LESS THAN 2s CENTS AN INSERTION,
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. gPA.
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS
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WANTED-AGENTs. GALVESTON HOR-
ror Book ($1.5O). 400 pages. Fully illus
Best book Best terms. Freight paid.
Credit. Agents clearing $50 daily. Send
loo for mailing free outfit. Monarch
Book Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
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MAN OR WOMAN-TO EMPLOY AND
superlntend agents. $50 per month and
expenses. Experience not required.
Permanent Ziegler Co., POI Locust St.,
PHILADELPHIA.
9-15 sat- and sun. lot.
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NICE ROOMS TO RENT, FURNISHED
or unfinished, with or without board.
Good location. Street car line. Apply,
Mrs. Sam Coley, Park Place, Blount
street.
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UNION MEN. ONLY
frst-class need apply; wages frst-class.
Apply or address Bailer &c Cake, Nor
folk, Va. 9-1S-St
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

CAPABLE MAN TO TRAVEL AND APP
point agents; $1,000 yearly salary; per-
manent position; rapid promotion.
superintendent Cooperative Company,
$50 Dearborn Street, Chicago.
9-2-5t suns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

A SPECIALIST IN MUSIC (PIANo AND
Organ desires position to teach in col
lege or academy. Studied at two lead
ing colleges and at the Baptist Female
University. Would like to begin not
later than October. Address, Miss M, -
care News and Observer.
12-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

WANTED-TO HEAR AT ONCE FROM
teachers, male and female, who would
consider positions in public or private
schools. Our membership numbers
about eight hundred. We need more.
Write at once for particulars. The Ed
ucational Bureau, Raleigh, n. G.
9-19-2t G o
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

WANTED-AN ENERGETIC MAN TO
manage an office in Raleigh. Salary
$125 per month and extra profits. Must
come well recommended and have $500
cash Address Manager, p O. Box Isl,
philadelphia, Pa. 16-2t.-Sun.
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SEND YOUR FULL AID
dress and state by which firm employ
ed We have something valuable for
you gratis. French Colony Vineyard
Co., is Montgomery St., San Francisco.
15t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

BRIGHT, ENERGETIC
young man to collect and solicit new
business. Must be an up-to-date
hustler, sober, honest, with good adj
dress; must be good solicitor for bust
ness and willing to work. Good refer
ences required Address Collector"
care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

SWEET MILK FOR sALE-25C. PER
gallon, delivered. Guaranteed absolutely
pure. Bell telephone 500, 522 East Har-
gett street. Mrs. Fab. II. Weathers.
22-St.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

HUsTLING YOUNG MAN CAN MAKE
$50 per month and expenses; permanent
position; experience unnecessary.
Write quick for particulars. Clark &
Co., 4th and Locust Streets, Philadel-
phia, Pa. 9-2-6 mo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

THERE ARE MANY OPINIONS AS TO
the merits of the different candidates,
but all are unanimous as to the merits
of Registers Candy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE A MISTAKE
in selecting the candidates, but if you
buy Registers Candy you can make no
mistake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

TRAVELLING SALESMAN OF ABILITY
for high grade line appropriate to nearly
every department of trade. References.
Bond and entire time required. Com
missions SIS to $50 on each sale. P. O.
Box 8, Detroit. Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

SITUATION WANTED-BY A MAN OF
fifteen years experience in the Hard
ware and Stove Business. as manager
or clerk, Address II. care of Raleigh
Christian Advocate, Raleigh N. c.
9-21-fri sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

WANTED-NON- UNION MILL MEN,
only frst-class need apply; wages
frst-class. Apply or address Bailer &
Cake, Norfolk, Va.
9-22-6t
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SALESMAN WANTED-To CALL ON
doctors only on behalf of the leading
firm in the business. Established trade
Position permanent. Applicant must be
intelligent, indefatigable land of good
appearance. State experience. Ad-
dress, P. o. Box S5S, Philadelphia.
9-23- eod3t
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SHERLOCK HOLMES.

Mr.. Charles Frohman announces a
performance of William Gillette's latest
successes, Sherlock Holmes" at the
Academy of Music Friday, September
23th, with complete staging in which
every detail of scenery appointments,
lighting effects and all will be faith
full duplicate of the New York produc-
tion at the Garrick Theatre where it was
played all Of last season. Reserve seats
will be on sale Monday morning at the
usual place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-23

STOCK COMPANIES ORGANIZED. BOOK
Mailed Free. Working Capital Pro-
cured. Corporation Law Co., Washing
ton. D. C.
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C. o. BALL WILL HAVE MUTTON AND
Veal for tomorrow.
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$4,000 CASH, OR EASY PAYMENTS,
buys 25 strictly lawful (nickeD slot
machines for drinks, cigars or cash.
Will earn $500 and upward weekly each.
Earl Clark & Co., Furniture Manufac
turers, Chicago Ills.
sat. sun. wed. IT,
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WANTED WANT A FIRST CLASS
Shoemaker; also first class Harness
maker. Address W. r. Campbell, San
ford, N. c. 9-23-3t
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WANTED-LADY TEACHER TO TEACH
English branches only Two scholars.
ADDRESS in own hand, writing for full
particulars, j. E. Rice, Panacea, N. c.
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HARMLESS MONTHLY
Regulator; can not fail. Mrs. B. Row
an, r. 1853, Milwaukee.