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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06
Practice to Begin Monday.

Manager Rivers announces that practice
will begin on Monday afternoon and that
he wishes every man who wishes to try
for a place on the Raleigh ball team
to be at the Fair grounds on Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. On that day the
applicants will have to pay their fare
to the grounds, as Manager Rivers will
not know until that time to whom to
give transportation, but after Monday he
will have arrangements completed to
transport the men to the grounds each
afternoon. AS soon as it is known what
men will be on the team suits and other
equipments will be ordered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06
Woman's Missionary Society.

Miss Blanche Fentress, recording sec
rotary of the North Carolina Conference
Woman's Missionary Society, writes the
News and Observer as follows:
The North Carolina Conference Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society vii,
convene in Grace church, Wilmington, Y
c., Friday, $3.50 a. M, May 18th, 1860
Reduced rates secured, and delegates with
visitors expected in Thursday, the 10th
zil, will be present. Rev. r. F. Bumpass
will preach the annual sermon on Sunday
the 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

The Baptist Book Store has been
moved into the store formerly occu-
pied by the Cooperative Grocery Com
pany, next to A. Williams and Com
pany. This change is only temporary,
however. as the former stand of the
Baptist Book Store will be renovated,
improved and new front put in.
The property is owned by Mrs. Annie
Bailey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06
Sons Of Confederate Veterans.

Tomorrow (Monday) evening, at S:3(
o'clock, the Sons of Confederate Veterans
will meet in the mayors office for the
purpose of perfecting organization.
Young men who are eligible to mem
bership are invited to join. Application
blanks may be had from Mr.. John b
Andrews. Jr., or Mr.. Marshall De Lancey
Haywood. The initiation fee is one dollar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

1 CARRY A FULL LINE OF WATCHES,
Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry,
Silver Novelties, Sterling and Plated
Silverware, &C., &c. I have in my
employ, Mr.. C. F. Denny, skilful
Watch maker, Jeweler and Optician.
House established 80 years. Mrs. Ed
ward Fasnach, Jeweler, ITO Fayetteville
Street, Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06
Special Notices.

REFRIGERATED BEEF, VEAL PORK,
and Pork Loin. Western meat received
daily and taken direct from refrigerator
car and stored in my refrigerator, keep
ing it cold, fresh and sweet. For the
best fresh meats of any kind, you can
get them at my stall, No. 49, City Mar
ket Free delivery. Lowest prices. f. II.
WeatherS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06
BRONCHITIS

Bronchitis is very prevalent. 1t gen.
orally begins with common cold, at
tended with cough, hoarseness, sore
ness of the lungs, tightness of the
chest and difficulty in breathing. If
not cured, it becomes dangerous
thousands die from bronchitis annual.
~. DR.. John w. Bulbs Cough Syrup
is the best remedy for this disease; it
relieves the cough at once, eases ex-
pectoration, and cures in few days.
.N,'OF.s,'l,u1'1||L1'|||''s
Cough Syrup
VIII promptly cure Bronchitis.
Doses are small and pleasant to take. Doctors
recommend it. Price IS cts. At all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields t, treatment ny
Ely's Cream Balm, which is agreeably aromatic
II is received through the nostrils cleansos arc
heals the whole surface which it diffusss it.
SELF remedy for Nasal Catarrh VIII Ii IS DR. :
ing or exciting to the diseased membrane SHOULD
not be used Cream Balm Is recognized as q
speclhc Price 80 cents at drug sis-s or by mail
cold IN the head Immediately disappears when
sream Balm is used. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
Street, New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

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, 1900-05-06

1T is POSSIBLE TO MAKE A MISTAKE
in selecting the candidates, but il you
buy Registers Candy you can make no
mistake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

SHOES FOR CHILDREN, BOYS OR
Girls--all kinds-are sold cheaper at
VIM. T. Harding's Popular Shoe and
Trunk Store $50 Fayetteville street,
Raleigh, N. c., than anywhere else. I
don't care where you go. This store
proposes to get into your good graces,
by selling Children's Shoes cheaper than
any one else, either in town or out, and
mind you, only reliable Shoes. Send
to us.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

When you have anything to say &c
4 mule say it in his face.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

GRAPHOPHoNEs AND
supplies going cheap at the Southern
Book Exchange. You can rent or buy
one on installment plan at So per month,
or you can sell or exchange yours for
better one. Fayetteville Street, Rail
eigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

MONEY SAVED AT BRITTON PEARCE'S.
Agent for several large firms. All kinds
of fish received morning and evening
Prices will surprise you. Phone and see
Phones 1928 and 343. Delivered at any
hour wanted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

G.. O. BALL WILL HAVE WESTERN
refrigerated beef at his stall Wednes-
day morning This beef has been killed
and kept in cold storage sometime, and
therefore it is sweet and tender. c. O.
Ball, first stall on left.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-06

OIL STOVES, CROQUET SETS, FLY
fans, Lawn Swings, Hammocks, Wire
Dish Covers, Ice Crushers, Lemon
Squeezers, Refrigerators, Water Cool
ers, Fish Globes, Water Filters, Carpet
Sweepers, and great variety of other
summer goods. w. H. Hughes.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27


the SAME orders a been
sent rar bzssks, paper. biacktaards desks
and all otheE nee->sary equipment. with
a view TO furnishing every school nj tbs
earliest possible moment Thus the WORK
VAS begun
The Cuban children are to be taught
in their Own language" says Mr.. Frye
This is the auick-s, and best means :.
unfolding their minds. and IL brings e
the schuolrssoln native men and womeL
who are in perfect sympathy With Cuban
sensihiiities- The great work in the Is
land viii be the training of this army of
teachers in the schoolroom. for IL Is not
possible to reach these teacher through
the regular normal schools. The best
teachers. therefore. will be selected and
prepared TO visit towns in all parts OF the
island. TO gather together the teachers
for evening instruction in both subject
matter aad methods OF teaching. Tenn
porary normal schools will also be pro-
vided for the teachers during vacation
periods. Pamphlets upon methods of
teaching are being prepared for weekly
distribution to all schools.
Meanwhile. with IN eye TO the future.
plans are being made TO establish perma-
nent normal schools. into which as in
structors viii be gathered such teachers
as show the greatest skill this year in
helping teachers now in the public
schools. The Cuban people are eager =
learn English. and special teachers " |
be provided this year. but all teachers are
instructed to begin at once the study OF
this branch in preparation for later
teaching"
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
SPARKS FROM THE WIRE

The Delagoa bay arbitrators will not an
nouncs their decision for several days
The exchanges of bonds for the new :
per cents to date aggregate S143, $50. 600.
Thomas E.. Watson OF Georgia. the Mid
dle-of-the-Road Populist leader, says he is
out OF politics
The probable gold product of Alaska and
the Klondike the present year Is estimated
at SO, on-
neo. has been killed and his forces dispers-
ed by British troops
The coal famine In Germany continues
acute and hundreds of factories are either
idle or on short time.
The war department has temporarily dis
posed of Gen. Wheeier's case by placing
him on waiting orders
Robert S. Thompson. q Wabash conduc-
tor. was run over by an engine and in
stantly killed at Springfield. Ills
Mrs Jennie Haley. aged 81, threw her
self from the third-story indow of her
home in jersey City and was killed.
James Dunlap. a noted safe-blewer and
bank robber was arrested at Chicago. A
complete OUTFIT Of burglars tools was found
in his rooms
Reciprocity negotiations between the
United States and Germany have been sus-
pended pending the sctioa OF the senate on
the French agreement
The United Irish societies OF
New York passed resolutions eoudemu.ns
the coming visit OF the queen to Ireland
but calling on the people to be calm and
dignihed-
Yesterday statement of the treasury
balance In the general fu0d. exclusive Of
the &l50. gold reserve In the divis-
Ion OF redemption. shows: Available easA
hAkAAe.. xlo2-a4.. 80. gold Sse.a2aE
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
THE CAP FITTED.


And IL Was an UncommOnly Tight
Fit Too.
Short. fat. red faced and wheezy. he
walked into a down town restaurant
with an air of proprietorship. removed
the chair mex to his at the table SO as
to have plenty of Don snapped his
pudgy fingers for a waiter. gave a high
priced order and hen reveled In the
attention he had attracted Two min
utes later a gentlemanly. well groomed
Detroit banker quietly look a seat at
the opposite side of the table and gave
a modest order.
Cold" declared the big man in bis
big voice.
The banker did not remove his eyes
froU1 the paper he was scanning or ut
tel Il sound.
Gold" repeated the irrepressible
''devilish cold. Coolest snap we've
had. Say, do you know any one In
Plunktony'
I'VE have q correspondent there
without negiecting the paper.
Can you tell me anything about q
man named Ricketts, out therer"
"Only by hearsay. l understand that
he is a mighty fine feeler; sort of al
overgrown IA in the local puddle.
imagine that II would be easy to lose
him anywhere else"
Say" exclaimed the big a I'm
Ricketts,. Yes, sir. You've insulted
me. sir. You're nothin but a bloomin
~aristocrat-"
1T strikes me-" said the banker
steadily. looking up for the first time.
that you are a delightful study In
cardinal animality. fats. oils and steam
ing self esteem"
Others laughed. the big man hurried
put into the ..devilish cold" and the
banker went on with his paper.-De
troit Free Press.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
A LIE BRANDED
Senator Hanna Rises to q Question
of Privilege.

Senator Hanna Rises to q Question
of Privilege.
Washington. March 81. - Senator
Foraker, in charge of the Porto Rican
bill. announced at yesterdays session
of the senate hat beginning today he
would press the measure to a vote as
oon Is possible. Senator Hanna,
chairman of the Republican national
committee, speaking to q question OF
personal privilege, vigorously denied
an interview with a Republican MEM
Der of the house OF representatives
whose name was not given, published
in a Washington newspaper alleging
hat the passage Of the Porto Rtcan
tariff bill would be in pursuance OF q
deal by which the Republican ma
tional committee was to get a big con-
tribution- Mr.. Hanna denounced the
statement as a malicious lie." and
hoped 1T would be Investigated. The
Alaskan civil code bill was under con-
sideration during the greater part of
the session.
An amendment was agreed to fixing
a license upon almost every kind OF
trade and III in the district OF
Alaska. the censes ranging from $40
20 $500 per n u
The house entered upon h consider
alton of the army appropriation bill,
but the debate was without exciting
incident. being confined to the discus
sion of army matters. Chairman Hull,
in charge of the bill. explained its pro-
visions. Mr.. Jett Qlls.) critized the
policy Of rushing officers through the
high grades of the army just prior to
retirement. Mr.. o (TennD and MI.
Ridgeley Kan.) opposed generally a
permanent increase of h army as
p~retudicial to h best interests of the
country and Mr.. Meyer Qa.) discussed
the Philippine policy, opposing the re-
tention Of the islands.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
Q
GIVING SCHOOLS
; TO CUBA. !
, How One Enfh usfastfc Amer z
!. lean Is to Edu- !
cate the =
, BY FRANKLIN PRICE. Z
BY PRICE.

One of the most important features of
the reconstruction period in Cuba is the
work of establishing al educational sys
tenn n the island. This work is being
done by Mr.. Alexis E.. Frye. Some day
when the Cubans get a full appreciation
Of the value of what Mr.. Frye is now do
ing for them they will raise him up a
monument and sing his praises. At pres
ent many islanders regard him with sus
pcion. and those who do not look upoI
ais labors with Indifference.
MIR. Frye has been superintendent o.
2ncation in Snha- Q about iYs mouths
sEtheoi system of Cuba existed almost IL
Dame only Ont of a school population of
over 100000 children not more than 1000
were in attendance OF the SO called public
chools. Today there are over $4,000
Cuban children attending what are really
public schools, and it is expected that by
June 10000 will have been enrolled.
Mr. Frye is an educator well known In
New England and California. He is Q
Wealthy man and has taken up the posi-
tisn because of his love for the work. AT
list he served without salary, but he
found that this course excited suspicion
Il his motives. So he now accepts a sal
ny of S2.400 a year. and each month he
bnates his pay check to some Cuban
oarity- He expects to retain his posi-
ton for five years. at the end of which
tine he intends TO have established in
CHA a school system which shall prove
ts safeguard of Cuban independence
ard the backbone OF national character.
dr.. Frye Is young and enthusiastic
II believes that the best way to prepare
To Cubans for self government is to ed
uote them. and this is what be Intends
toto. Ii has been up hill work thus far.
an a less enthusiastic man would have
boone discouraged
he previous school system which ex
istd until II few months ago in Cuba was
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27

fatigued as I had expected and so far
as was apparent were none the worse
for their vigorous exercise But
ef the others began crawling slowly
on his knees and swooned over into
trance. Another began revolving
with great rapidity till he too fell in
a trance. The others all advanced TO
the leader, kissed his hands and de
parted. An attendant remained and
to each of the entranced men gave
attention, rubbing them and reviving
them from their trance, and they
too departed. Our guide informed
US that they had bad hearts and o n
sciences and this was the method of
getting rid of them.
ELLwooD O. ELLIS.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
ALEXIS z FRYE.

cpfrinfesaeIi of education for Cuba-
yerpoor. II WAS the custom to furnish
hous at public expense AS dwellings for
the miles of teachers with one room to
be al for a school during the day. In
addsn To receiving free rent and the
prore Of a salary. teachers were allow
ed COLLECT fees from pupils. The Gu
ban eople themselves see clearly the
evil Gets of such a system and welcome
the Eanges now being made TO bring
theiEhoois into line with modern sys-
temsSchools can no longer be used as
dweigs: Food salaries are paid to the
teacs: all pupils are entitled to eanaI
care1d instruction and a tea cher who
acces pay IN any form except the reg
ular barry f~orfeirs his position
WI the sehsaaI law was written. the
entirpopulati.sn of Cuba was grouped
undesSl municipalities. each aFing a
mayor aicalde. Nearly one year had
passssince American occupa ton. and
no fker time was 10 be lost Each al
caideas instructed to appoint at onee a
board education Without waiting to
issueFrIneares TO teachers. the boa rds
Of edition. were directed to employ the
best rated persons available to serve
as teseTs- and also 10 rent such build
ings were necessary for school par-
poseffovhins temporary supplies Tor
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
MasterIx stratasem.

Two gunners. one a young 1rishmaD
unaccustomed to handling a fowling
piece. the other a sharpshooter. were
In quest Of ducks in the marshes Just
south Of Marcus Hook. They had float
ed their decoys q were patiently
awaiting the coming of the game
when. on a sudden impulse. the dis
ciple Of the shamrock put gun to shout
der and fired both barrels into the
midst Of the floating flock Of mimic
ducks. In answer to an expostuiation
from his companion the offender re-
piled:
its yureself that hoz no sagacity At
all. Faith. when the birds see what Q
bad shot ! am they'll think you're no
better, n it's a boatload ov ducks
well be afther takin home. d'y moindr'
philadelphia Inquirer.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
RIOT

Race Prejudices Confronting the Or.
ganizatfon OF Cuban Politics.
Santiago de Cuba, March p. - A
meeting convened by the various polit-
ical factions with q view of ~effectinS
an agreement on candidates for the
approaching elections broke up in q
riot. When the time came for netni-
mating candidates IT became apparent
that the colored element was largely
predominant and would absolutely
control the meeting. The whites then
became personal and a fight was start
ed. which the police had difficulty In
s~uppressing- Ultimately the meeting
broke up in disorder.
Many white Cubans have announced
their intention Of organizing an an
neNation perty. They say they Pee
fer the Cuban flag, III they are not
willing to submit to negro control.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
In iiaus Want Lake Front.

Washington, March 27.-Representa-
tives of the Pottawattomie Indians
were before the house committee on
Indian affairs yesterday to urge the
submission to the court of claims
made by these Indians to valuable
land in Illinois fronting on Lake Mich
igan and said to include the Chicago
lake front. The contention Is that the
Indians who originally occupied this
soil, never surrendered the fishing"
and hunting" rights. and that these
cover the accretions between the old
survey line and h present water
line.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27

rushed raBti N the reformed Jewish
.hurcl. died last evening OF a stroke
I paralysis. which made its appear
nee l@st Saturday evening
Manila Theater Closed.
Manila. March 21.-During the pro-
iucJion of an ineeHdiary play entitled
For Love Of Country" the natives.
under influence of repeated references
20 independence. became disorderly.
Finally, quite carried away at the
sight of the rebel flag on the stage,
they cried "Nive Filipinos." and "Viye
Aguinaldo." The police. who were
summoned. restored order and arrest
ed the manager of the theater and the
author Of tn play. The latter is the
proprietor of a Tagalo newspaper.
which was recently warned to moder-
ate its radical utterances. The Amer
lean authorities had forbidden the pro
ductiCn of tEe play.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
No Agreement Exists.

Chicago, March 27.-The Chicago
Association of Machinery Manufact-
urers last night issued a card on be-
half of IS prominent manufacturers
belonging to the association denying
a statement b a many of the manu-
featuring concerns of Chicago have
signed with the International Associa-
1 of Machinists, recognizing the
hours of labor, the rate of wages and
the right of the union to control their
shops.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
Bold Daylight Robbery.

New York. March 2T.-Ffve well
dressed men entered Healy's restau
rant at the corner of Sixty-sixth street
and Columbia avenue yesterday and
while III of them engaged the cashier
in conversation n Of his companions
went to the safe and got away with
s 1900. The other men then quietly
withdrew and the robbery was not
discovered for fully ave minutes aft.
erwacd. The restaurant is a fashion
able one. and at the time of the rob-
berry there were about 10 guests at the
tables.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27
. TO TOOK AT NEW crxs
japanese Military Omcials on . Ton,
of Inspection.

Japanese Asisfary tbhncl6LS on . Xo0H
of Inspection.
Chicago. March PA major gem
sral in the Japanese army and two
other military officials OF that country
are at the Grand Pacific hotel. They
nre Gen ofa. director OF the military
arsenal OF Osaka. and G.. Kuwarda
and II. Anita. mechanical engineers at
the arsenals at Osaka and Toxic.
Three civilians are also with the party.
The purpose of the visit is TO examine
b latest methods of ordnance manu-
facture. with special reference topneu-
matte guns The party will inspect
b plant of the Illinois Steel company
today.
Gen Kuwarda said there was little
apprehension In Japan OF any imme-
date conflict with Russia He said
Japan was increasing its military as
well as its naval strength, in view Of
the nations growing Importance as =
world power
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-27

The dates for the Republican state
convention are Wednesday and
Thursday, the 25th and 18th days of
April. The railroads have made an
arrangement through the Central
Traffic association to sell tickets at
one fare for the round trip from all
poinss in Indiana on the 24th or
18th, good returning leaving Indi-
annapolis any time not later than Fri
day, the 9th of April.