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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
ThOS. PeSCud.
GROCER.
In new quarters 800 Fayetteville ST.,
opposite the postoffice.
FOR SALE
The Finest Grain and Stock
Farm in Eastern Va.

Situated twenty miles west Of Peters
burg and within four of the Norfolk and
Western X. r. The tract contains two
thousand three hundred and fifty-seyen
acres. about one-hfth of which is table
land and rich creek bottom. the uplands
are gently unduating:, not 4 hill on the
place. Soil is clay loan and very pro-
ductiye. the bottoms are as fine timothy
lands as any in the State and produce
heavy crops of grain. The farm is
beautifully watered by springs and
streams There are two residences
about one and half miles apart) one
contains eleven large rooms. several
halls. closets. porches. &c. the other
six rooms. There are the usual farm
houses such as barns, tenant houses,
sranary, Nc.
Some excellent fruit--Apples, Peaches
Cherries, Grapes &c. There is not
II more delightful home or healthier one
in the State. | am too old 10 manage
it, and to make speedy sale offer it
ut the low price OF twelve dollars per
acre. loss than | have ever offered it.
This tract would cut up into dozen
fine farms, but wish to sell it as Il
whole Deer, Turkey, Quail, &C. iii
abundance.
The above is a fairly good description
of Mill Quarter Farm by former own
or two years ago. He was offered over
$1,000 per acre cash and refused it, 1t
is worth more now than then. But |
now offer it at 5000 per acre At THIS
If IS VERY CHEAP PROPERTY.
lr~is estimated by men who have been
over ii that there is TIMBER on II
ENOUGH TO PAY FOR II at this
price, and then have plenty of wood and
all the land and buildings free, and they
would be worth rs much more. If you
have some cash and want Il big bargain
write 10 or see
]. \. JONES
Raleigh Y C.
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The vote i'll Western Norm Carolina
viii be nearly strict party vote. said
Geo. \. Jones. Esq, Of Macon. Who re-
tlrned home Yesterday. Il Inv. malc
some inquiry and find that quite as many
or more Republicans viii vote for the
amendment as Democrats who may vote
against il. The people of the Ninth dis
1rct are deeply interested in the Pearson
Crawford contest Many Republicans
express disapproval OF PCaT-on's contest
ard do not take kindly to his attempt
to disfranchise white voters by over
trf,n;ng the election Of 1893. We have
fair elections and everybody knows it.
ard honest Republicans as wcl as Demo
ts-ats would resent the ll1lSeatinG of t'raw-
ford
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

an rnWri.ton VIII and If not why not:
IS. BEFORE the adoption Of the code OF
civil procedure how werc actions nj Jaw
commenced:
30. Since The adoption al tho code now
commenced;
10. What is The difference between a
void and voiGaNc judgment?
Al. What i the difference between an
irregular and al erroneous judgmentT
~. \ sells Il horse. The horse being
present, to u without anything being
AID rs to warranty. does \ warrant any
ihing. and II 80 what:
IL. \ buys goods from sample without
warranty. does the seller warrant any
thing:
81. \ buys goods from sample ana
goods dc not come ult TO sample. does y
have amy remedy and if so what:
IL. Omitted
4G. WHAT i the difference between
contribution. eyonerGt:on. and marshall
.ng: Give examples Of each.
a. Can trusts be created on land ny
parole?
IS. What is meant by the rlcadings.
Il of what do they consist and what
must they contain:
~.
ing in an action called: What is ii called
now and what j. the differences between
them:
30 Can you answer and denlur 1T the
same time? What is the essential diff
ference between them:
IL What i meant by general issue"
and " hat is meant by I'm confcSsion and
avoidance?
-. In general issue upon whom is the
burden of proof. nd IN confession and
avoidance upon whom is the burden Of
proof:
l3. Is code pleading more Ike equity
m common law l!cnding?
~ Did the starutc which abolished
tho forms q action abolish its principles:
81. What governed courts Of equity in
assuming iuri-dot i"n and when did they
exercise This jurisdiction:
5G. Is there any instanre in which y
consideration in deed is necessary TO
support Il conveyance?
-. /. simple contract necessarily in
Parole or may it he in writing?
rs. What is the difference between
pie contract and Il bond:
10 Is ii. deed without consideration
good against creditors and after-purchaS-
ers without notice ri such prior convey
anct:
go. When he statute of limitations
IS pleaded upon whom is the burden ef
pro If:
81. l. ii always necessary to plead
Il" >tatutc Of iI.udS To get he hcr,'.it
thereof. if not under what plea may it
hc had:
c2. What is caveat emc.tor: When
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
TO THE
Of
North Carolina

1t gives rs great pleasure 10 say ths,
THE NORTH CAROLINA GRIM
NAL CODE AND DIGEST" by
Thos. j. Jerome, Esq, tSecond Edition.,
is now ready, and will be mailed. post
paid, on receipt Of S3.25. or by express
Oh receipt on $500.
This iuvaluable book to the lawyers Of
North Carolina contains a complete Cod.
Of all the Criminal Statues Of the State
Including those passed by the Legisla
ture OF 1899; also a complete DigesI
Of every criminal case in the North Caro-
;iua Reports up 70 and including tn,
l24th; with table Of cases digested.
and table Of cases overruled. crit
cised followed. distinguished and ap
proved.
We hope to have your order at once.
Yours truly.
EDWARDS Il BROUGHTON,
Puhlishrra
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2ED TISTRICT CASES
They Will be Called on Tuesday Feb.
18th

To 8!ir az from The Second dis, r.ct
WI b" cal n Tuesday February 18TH.
IS fcl.owS:
State w. Rattle.
S; V. Davis.
Ennk vs.. Bridcer-.
Mart n W. Buffahe.
Strauss ". Insurance Company
Street vs.. Insurance Company.
I';1 Us. Insurance Company.
Manufacturing Colrrln W GRAY.
Dowtin vs.. BeardSley.
Wynn vs.. Eear,ls!ey.
Cox vs.. Railroad Company.
Rauk vs.. Fidelity Company
Gamn0n vs.. johnson.
t'llano Company ". Tarboro . cases.
Gcc1le vs. Rngsrs
Draper vs.. Bradley
Herring VS.. Harrison.
l %e are all the cases from the Second
district which have been docketld TO
cate. The court will today begin the
regular bearing Of cases for tho February
term.
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WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL FUNDS
The Apportionment Has Already
Reached 81 80 Per Capita.

day made another arportiomment of
school funds to the amount of 10 cents
per capita.
This, added to what has been made
heretofore, makes a totai of $3.50 y r cap
ita for the year, or about 10 cents per
capita mare than last year. And ii wiz
he still further increased by another APP
pori0mnent in July.
As there is considerable amount still
to come into the committees hands from
various sources the appoltionnent will
reach at least 81 per capita before the
end Of the year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

After doctors failed to cure me Of
pneumonia | used One Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles Of it cured me,
1t Is also the best remedy on earth for
whooping cough. 1t cured my grand
children OF the worst cases. writes .In0.
Berry, Iosanton, Pa. 1t is the Only harm-
less remedy tha. gives immediate re-
suits. Cures coughS colds, c:oap and
throat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption. Children always like it,
Mothers endorse it. Rohbitt 4 Wynnc
Drug Co. w II. King. Adams x Moye,
VIM Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
Corporation Com Meets Tomorrow

The Corr grafton Commission meets
tomorrow morning. All the commissions
erS are now in the city. The most i'm
portant matter TO be considered is the
appeal Of ;hc Seaboard Air Line from
the order Of the Commission that freight
rates on that system be On the cont nu-
Gus mileage basis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

Il think ] would 20 crazy with pain
were it not for Chamherlain's Pam
Balm writes Mr.. W. III. Stapleton.
Hcrminic. Pa. II have been afflict
with rheumatism for several years aAd
have tried remedies without number.
but Pain Balm is the best medicine /
have got hold Of" One application =
levcs the pain. For sale cverywhcr"
Bobbiti-W ynnc Drug Co. and II. ).
+. Hicks, Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
Open Temporarily in Gre ensb no. Will
Come Here Later

Republican headquarters were opened
Yesterday in Greensboro temporarily.
Rooms were taken in the Southern Loan
and Trust building below the postofficc
"a East Market sire t. The hcad1uart-
cr> are in charge Of State Chairman A.
r. HClj,n and Mr.. +. y. Mitchell, of
Graham. formerly register of deed, Of
Alamance couny. The headquarters wifi
II removed 10 Raleigh later in the cam
pal2n
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

John Dirr. Poseyviie. Ind. says. Il
never used anything rs good as One Min
nc Cough Cure. We are never without
it. Quickly breaks mp coughs and
colds. Cnrcs all threat and lung trou
hles. Its use will prevent consumption.
Pleasant to take. Robhitt & Wynn2 Drn@
Co, W. II. King Adams < M0ye. VIM.
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
vim MARIANA
Mariani Wine---World Famous Tonic

Many thousaod hysicia~s ard mill OPS o!
81 sons during the u.st Unity five We rs have
'horoueh tested Nm Mariaui and invariably
experienced beneficial effcc's. TaguSsnCs OF
fhmuns men and VIZ me from alui, st Every
W uS OF ne have praised VIA Ma,i All in ~netry
ana prose. IN music. sculpture and painting.
Try Via Marian on its NJ. r,ts.
sold by III Druggists. Refuse substitutes,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
BUYS 1900 ACRES.
The Blades Lumber Company Gets
Timber Lands in Camden.

Mr. j. -. Blades. 81 Elizabeth CITY.
accompanied by his attorney, Frank
Th9np>on ESD. OF 0nslow. came up
yesterday and closed an option held by
the Blades Lumber Company on 5000
acres of timber lands in Camden c0;nty
These lands are the PROPERTY Of the STAT"
anl we're sold by the Sta" hoard Of
Education fol the benefit nf thn public
school fund. The purchase prir' VAS
20 cents ppr acre. or %l5.OnG for Tie lot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

There arc some Simple X ,nriirs IL
dspensab!e in any family. ANON" In, 81.
the experience OF years assures IS.
should he recorded .'im-kiilcr. Hor
b. tn internal and extern Il appiicatijr'
we have found il al great value: crre-
cially can we recommend Il Tor colds,
rheumatism. or fresh wounds and
bruises Christian Era. Avoid Suhsti-
fntes. there is bur one Pain Killer, Perry
Davis Price 2,1c. and SOC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06

Chairman IIo'ton has cPcned Repf5li-
ar headquarters n the Southern Loan
and TltlSt ComTany'S building in Greens
horo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN % CENTS AN IN
iERTION. CASH MUST ACCOM-
,'ANY ORDER SPECIAL DIS
COUNTS ON LONG CONTRACTS.
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Chamblee- Edwards.

The following card has been sent out
to friends az the parties:
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Edwards invite You
IL The marriage OF their daughter BIT
tie Camilla 10 Mr. VI. T. Chamb,ec.
Wednesday, February 18th. 1900 N .
@ cloc k y. IN. AT home. Raleigh, y. G.
ANY fool man with money shows up
we'll on the rctina of woman'S eye
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
The Pure
Food Question

l. NOT Il new question with us.
We have been advocating pure
food for more than 4 dozen years.
and we are rejoiced To see others
taking it up. We like to see men
OF science taking hold Of il and
showing people the necessity Of
eating
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
MISCELLANE

Ioo~>-c1.~-~~--.
4 FINE OpENlNG-FOR RENT AT
Falls. y. e.. Il tWo-story store. dwell
ing rooms attached. New iron bridge,
cotton mills building. families moving
in. ADDRESS. ". Q. Allen. Palmyra.
y. E. 4-3t.
TRY KOYSTER'S CHIPS AND
chocolates Everything pure ana
sweet ut Registers.
FOR SALE ON ACCOUNT OF OWN.
crs health Il Ion. and well established
drug business in Il good town in East
ern North Carolina. Address. pharma-
cist care News and Observer
Slit.
ROISTER'S CANDY IS ALWAYS
pure and fresh.
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WANTED--A POSITION AS MALE
cook. best references given. Address
wv. Is. > West Raleigh. ~ G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-06
Only Pure Food,

and demonstrating ii by analyti-
cal and other scientific tests. and
we think that every body should
read Prof. Withers' lecture on
this important. question. We adj
yocatc pure food buying and
pure food eating. In tile only .
practical way by buying and sell
inc only that which is pure.
Our prices may not always be
the lowest. but they are rs low
as the class Of goods we deal IN
can be bought.
PURE FOOD IS OUR MOTTO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07
A Surprise PARTY.

On the evening of December 4th, t
being the sixty-eighth birthday of n.
b. Libbey, a goodly party of friends
neighborS assembled to make him a
surprise, for it lcas a surprise indeed.
1t was conducted in such a way las
Old Joey b. used to say, devlish Sly,)
that the old man had not the least in
timation of any thing geing on, out of
the usual. But when some one start
ed a fire in the setting room stove,
there was a surprise for all hands
around, for not one Whit OF smoke
went up the chimney. Considering it
rather bad predicament the conclus-
ion was drawn that we had better grin
and bear it or do worse. When some
one suggested that we move the wfIse
thing out of doors, which was immedi-
ately done-all but the chimney which
was considered best to give another
chance to do its duty. Now as an OPP
portunity furnished itself for our
doing so, we went to work and cleaned
out the chimney which was chuck full
of SCOT and mortar, placed the stove
in its proper place, adjusted the stove
pipe and when the room was clear Of
smoke things went on just as nice as
though nothing had happened. And
the supper, oh my, but wasn't it delic-
ious in quality and abundant in quad
tity. After all had partaken andy
pleasant and very enjoyable event.
had passed the friends departed wiz
ing him many happy returns of s,
day and evening. Dawn revealed H
yet heavily laden table, "from VIII W
twelve baskets might be filled (proI
ed the baskets wernt too large.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors will receive bids
on the following contracts:
No. l. Physicians contract for
doctoring the poor in the townships
of Paris, New Oregon, Howard Cen
ter, Albion and Vernon Springs, IN
Guiding the city of Cresco and the
poor in the county Jail and at the
county poor farm.
No. 2. Physicians contract for doc
t9ring the poor in the townships OF
Alton, Howard and jamestown, In
Guiding the incorporated town OF
Elma, and that portion of the incor-
ated town of Riceville situated In
Howard county.
No. 3. Physicians contract for doc
torlng the poor in the townships of
OAK Dale, Chester, Forest City and
Saratoga, including the incorporated
towns OF Lime Springs and Chester.
The above contracts to include the
furnishing Of the necessary medicines
and all necessary surgical operations
and to extend for one year from jan
uary 18th 1901.
No. 4. Contract to take charge of
the county Poor Farm for one year
from April End 1901. For particulars
inquire at the Auditors office.
No. 5. Contract to do County Road
work for the season of 1901. Contrac-
tor to furnish four men and four
teams and board same.
All bids to be filed with the County
Auditor on or before noon OF the 7th
day of January 1901, and to be opened
by the Board at the Januany session.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
z. j. WILLIAMS,
Auditor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07

for the election by the people of officers
under such constitution and the transfer
of governme mt TO the officers so elected. i
1.-THE election will be held in the several
voting precincts of the island under, and
pursuant TO, the. provisions Of the cleo
toral Law of April IS, 1860, and the amend
ments thereof.
The election was held on the 18th of Sep-
temb.r and the convention 1 assem n neII ON
session.
Our Position Outlined.
In calling the convention to order, the
military governor OF Cuba made the fol-
lowing statement:
AS military governor Of the The island island,
will es ss y saS dny pn to 10 01 rae
and adopt constitution for Cuba, and
when that has been done to formulate
relations between Cuba and the United
States.
secure a stable, orderly and free gov
when you have formulated. the rela-
lions which in your opinion ought to ex-
the government of the United States will
doubtless take such action on its part as
shall lead to final and authoritative
agreement between the people of the two
countries to the promotion of their COM
Ali friends of Cuba will follow your
earnestly desiring that you shall reach
just conclusions, and that by the dig
nifty. Individual self-restraint and wise
conservatism which shall characterize
your proceedings the capacity of the Cu-
ban people for representative government
| may be sighally illustrated
THE fundamental distinction between
true representative government and die
tatorship is that in the former every
representative of the people In whatever
office, confines himself strictly within the
limits of his defined powers. Without
such restraint there can be no free con-
stitutional government
Under the order pursuant to which you
have been elected and convened you have
no duty and no authority to take part in
Your powers are strictly limited by the
terms of that order
When the convention concludes its la
Dor I will transmit to the congress the
constitution as framed by the conven-
ton for Its consideration and for such
action as 1t may deem advisable
For Pacific Cable.
renew the recommendation made in my
special message of February 10. 1889, as to
tween the United States and Hawaii, with
extension to Manila. Since then circum-
stances have strikingly emphasized this
need. Surveys have shown the entire
feasibility OF chain Of cables which at
each stopping place shall touch on !; Amer IN !,
under our own complete control. Manila
once within telegraphic reach, connec-
ton with the systems of the Asiatio
coast would open increased and profta Bile
opportunities for. more direct cable
is now afforded by the transatlantic. con.
tinental and trans-Asian lines. urge at.
tention to this important matter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07
Farm for Sale.

Consisting of POS acres adjoining
the village Of Florenceville. The farm
has fairly good buildings, an abund-
ance of timber and water, the Iowa
river crossing a corner Of the farm; it
is also supplied with never-failing
spring of water. Florenceyille has a
grist mill, good schools, shops, stores
and churches and public house. A
desirable location. For price and
terms apply to the proprietor on the
premises. HENRY ARNOLD.
4m3. Florenceville, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07

Or rnT congrBss the mensure now penom8
for the erection OF q statue to the MEM
CRY of the late Admiral David d. Porter.
national naval reserve and of the grade
of vice admiral. Provision should be made,
as recommended by the secretary, for suit
officers who rendered the most aistin-
guished service during the recent war with
Spain have received In return no recogni-
ton from the congress.
Our Public Lands.
The total area of public lands as given
by the secretary Of the interior is approx
imately 1.o71, .662 acres, of which 9l7.-
purposes. The publiclands disposed of dur
ing the year amount to IL. 45SSS7.96 acres.
an Increase Of 427l, 474so over the preced-
ing year: The total receipts from the sale
Of public lands during the fiscal year
were siS79,75S.1o. an increase of $1,000, :
The results obtained from our forest
policy have demonstrated Its wisdom and
the necessity in the interest of the pub
Mc for Its continuance and increased APP
preparations by the congress for the car
rying on of the work. On June 80, 1900,
there. We're 81 forest reserves, created. by
"a of the act Of March 8, 1891, embracing
an area of 46,425,529 acres
The Forest Reserves.
During the past year the Olympic re-
serve, In the state of Washington, was
reduced 265,040 acres, leaving its present
area at 1,923,S40 acres. The Prescott re-
serve, in Arizona, was increased from 10,
24o acres to 52s,6so acres. and the Big Horn
reserve. in Wyoming, was increased from
1,127,6SO acres to 1,lS0.sG0 acres. A new
reserve, the Santa Ynez, in California,
embracing an area of $4,000 acres, was
created during this year. On October 10,
1900, the Crow Creek forest reserve, in
Wyoming, was created, with an area OF
$3.50 acres.
Pensions.
At the end of the fiscal year there were
on the pension roll 993,225 names, net
Increase of 2,0l0 over the fiscal year 1899.
The number added to the rolls during
the year was 1884. The amount dis
was 1854, 7CO, 597.24. and for navy pensions
$3,761. 533.41. total of s13S, 462, 1865, leav-
ing an unexpended balance of $5,542.76S.2f
to be covered into the treasury, which
shows an increase over the previous
years expenditure of $107,077.70. There
were 6s4 names added to the rolls during
the year by special acts passed at the
first session of the Fifty-siXth congress.
The act Of, May 1900. among other
come to widows pensioned under said
act to $3.50 per anrum. The secretary OF
the interior believes that by the opera
tions of this act the number of persons
pensioned under 1t will increase and the
increased annual payment for pensions
will be between 50, 100000 and s4,o 900.
The government justly appreciates the
services of its soldiers and sailors by
making pension payments liberal beyond
hCon rf3etad in noyt iccuoA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-12-07
DEALINGS WITH CUBA.
He Says The Government to BE Estab.
lished Where Must BE q Stable One.

:
On the 25th of July, 1900, directed that a
call be issued for an election in Cuba for
members of constitutional convention to
and independent government in the island.
In pursuance thereof the military gov
srnor issued the following instructions:
Whereas, the congress of the United
States by its joint resolution of April 20,
1898. declared:
THAT the people of the island of Cuba
are, and Of right ought to be free and in:
dependent; &"
:'That the United States hereby disclaims
any disposition or intention TO exercise
sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over
said island except for the pacification
thereof, and asserts its determination.
government and control of the island to Its
people;
And whereas, the people Of Cuba have
established municipal governments, deriv-
ing their authority from the suffrages OF
the people given under just and equal laws,
and are now ready, in like manner, to pro-
csed to the establishment of general govs
srpmsnt which shall assume and exercise
sovereignty, Jurisdiction and control over
the island;
Therefore, 1t is ordered that general
election be held In the island of Cuba on
the third Saturday of September. in the
to convention to meet In the city of Ha-
yana at Y o'clock noon on the first Mon
day of November, in the year nineteen
hundred, to frame and. adopt constltu.
ton for the people Of Cuba, and as a part
thereof to provide for and agree with the
government Of the United States upon the
relations to. exist bttMesn that government