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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-02-07

Chelan county has been fully organ
lied, the following being the new Off
GERS: A. H. Grahman of Chelan.
treasurer; G. J. Trow OF Chelan, audi
tor; F. F. Keller of Stehekin, sheriff;
l.. V. Wells of Wenatchee, clerk of
court; Alexander Pitcher OF Wenatchee
assessor; j. Atkinson of Chewiaukum,
superintendent of public instruction ;
A. A. Tozer Of Tunnel City, coroner;
James H. Chase of Mission, attorney.
The officers appointed are all republi.
cans, as we'll as two OF the board of
commissioners, viz: Spencer Boyd
and Dennis Strong, of Mission; DR.. G.
w. Hoxey OF Leavenworth, the COM
missioner who has not yet qualified, is
a democrat and the only one on the
board.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-02-07

He who knows enough to mind his
own business, is quite likely to be
trusted with someone else's. ''fDl>e
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS.

The manufacturers Of Castoria have
been compelled to spend hundreds or
thousands of dollars to familiarize the
public with the signature of Chas. H..
Fletcher. This has been necessitated by
reason of pirates counterfeiting the
Castoria trademark. This counterfeit-
ing is crime not only against the pro-
prletors of Castoria, but against the
growing generation. All persons should
be careful to see that Castoria bears
the signature of Chas. II. Fletcher, il
they would guard the health of their
children. Parents, and mothers in par
ticular, ought to carefully examine the
CastOria advertisements which have been
appearing in this paper, and to remem-
Der that the wrapper of every bottle of
genuine Castoria bears the fac-simile
signature of Chas. Ii. Fletcher, under
whose supervision it has been manufac-
tured continuously for over thirty years.
Phila. Bulletin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
BUYING VIRGINIA LAND.
The Vanderbilt and Rockefeller In
terests Acquiring It.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. PA representa-
tive of the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller
interests is in this section taMnS options
on valuable land. Ole tract, situated
on the Eastern branch of the Eiizabe.'
River has been op-.onei for 100000
and another ON Broad Greek for S43, 900.
The Nanderbilts practically own the Nir-
giria Beach and the Norfolk and South
ern Railways and large holdings III the
Chesapeake and Ohio. What The pres
ent movements mean can only he CON
jectured There have been rumors ior
some time that Rockefeller was grad
ually acquiring valuable property n
Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Car
dina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
SOLDIERS HOME IN NEED.
Last Legislature Did Not Make Suf-
fcient Appropriation.

What pity it is that the appropria-
ton to the Soldiers Home is not lar
ger.
Year by year the veterans are be-
coming feebler, less, able to care Cor
themselves and more dependent upon The
kindness and charity of others.
There are now less than 100 Old the
rolls OF the Home. OF these only aoout
go are there regularly; and yet the ap-
preparation would not be sufficient to
supply their wants were it not for con-
tributonS from the good people Of the
State
1T makes me sick ut heart" said N.
w. G.. Stronach yesterday-"the number
of veterans who ought to be in the Homo,
but cannot come because we are unable
to care for them. Hardly day goes
by that | do not receive one or moo
pleading letters from some broken Old
soldier asking permission to come, -no
matter how bad the accommodations Of
course | can't do it, as we are crowded
already There are over seventy appli
cations on file now. The State ought
to make some provision for the care %
these men.
The conduct of the Home, even with
the same number of men, becomes year
~ more costly. The men who come and
those already here are feebler. They
can do less work about the Home aud
require more nursing, more medical at
tention and more delicacies. 1n the
Home now are three members of the
Bethel regiment and more than half OF
the men surrendered at Appomattox."
When the Legislature meets here next
January the members will be asked to
take up this question of caring for the
old soldiers and consider it in a bust
ness-like way. rather than as a matter
of sentiment as has too often been Gone
before, greatly to the hurt of the Home.
The State cannot do too much for
those who defended it in time of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
Quickest on Record.

Speaking of the opening of the new
Delgado Cotton Mill at Wilmington, the
Star thus compliments an enterprising
Raleigh firm that had the contract for
the building:
'"The new factory, which is Whining
tons second cotton mill, has flashed
upon Wilmington like meteor. Messrs.
Zachary & Zachary, of Raleigh, were
the contractors, and under the manage
ment OF Mr.. H. c.. Zachary the mann
moth factory building and the entire
town have been completed since the
middle Of last June. 1t was a stupen-
dous undertaking, and President Holt
says it has been one of the quickest
jobs on record"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
CHANGES HIS MIND.
Father Worth Now Anxious 10 Pay
the 100000.

Father Worth has changed his MIND
with regard to the payment OF the $lVV,-
900 special appropriation to pubic SCHOOLS.
Some time ago he said he would not be-
gin payment until he had the money III
the treasury to pay the whole amount,
Yesterday he issued circular letter say
inc that sheriffs and tax collectors may
turn over to county treasurers the
amount of their counties share OF the
100000 and the receipt of the county
treasurer for the amount will be accept
ed. so far as it goes, in payment or state
taxes. Mr. Worth stated yesterday that
he did not consider that his paying the
special appropriation direct to those cou1l-
ties that have settled in full their taxes
for 1899 would operate to change the
legal status of counties that have not
settled nor that it would be construed as
discriminating against the latter. tlls
circular letter follows:
To County Treasurers:
Scarcity of funds i'll the State Ifeasur! q,
has forced me to postpone the payment
to the counties of the apportlonmeht LOT
schools under Chapter 637, Laws or
1899. But being exceedingly ANXIOUS 10
pay these claims, / have decided to casn
such warrants as come IN from counties
whose 1899 State taxes are PAID Ill Iuli'
and cash tho claims from those counties
whose 1899 State taxes are not yet set
tied as soon as such settlement shall have
been made. All Sheriffs and tax conec-
tors whose duty it is to pay the state
taxes into the Treasury, who have sum
Gent funds i'm hand to settle with the
State in full, may cash the warrants fof
their respective counties and send same
to me at once on their tax account
As this will be quite severe STRAIN
on the Treasury. with the current, regu-
lar expenses of the Government to meet
warrants from no county will be honored
until the 1899 State taxes of that county
are paid in full into the State Treasury,
or until the Treasury is better prepared
to do so than it Us at present.
Yours very truly,
W. H. WORTH,
State Treasurer.
Treasurer Worth gives no reason for
his change of attitude in the matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
COKE OVENS AT CUMNOCK.
Stated That Product of the Mines Will
be Converted into Coke.

News comes here that coking pant
is to he established at the coal mines
in Chatham county.
Coke has recently advanced about 80
Per cent in price. and ovens can be
built at comparatively small expense.
When the iron furnace at Greensboro
is running the entire output from these
mines could be disposed of there at Il
large profit.
These, il is said, are the inducements
that have led the owners of the mines
in Chatham 10 Put in coke ovens.
The Cumrock mines are now under
contract to furnish the SeaJoard Air
Line with 100 tons of coal Gay. In
addition to this. it is said they are get
ting out about another hundred tens
daily. This surplus product will 'c
converted into coke.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
COL. CUNNINGHAM GIVES 300
And is Willing to Take Stock ifa Com
pany is Organized.

Col john S. Cunngham is the first
contributor to the Masonic Temple. He
was in the city yesterday and said he
was ready to give 500 for this purpose.
Col Cunningham is Il member of the
special committee appointed by the Grand
Lodge to devise plans and raise funds for
the temple.
Speaking of the proposition for coop
Grafton of the people of Raleigh and of
the Masons in this matter, Col. Cunning
HAM said he thought the suggestion Il
good one, and if a company were organ
lied on the plans suggested above he
would be glad to take stock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
SOMETHING OF THE PLAN
THE FOWLE PROPERTY is THE
SITE PROPOSED.
PLENTY OF ROOM FOR PURPOSE DESIRED
Architects Designs Already Made and Favor
ably Considered. If the Plan is Adopted
Subscriptions to Stock Will be Taken
and Bonds Issued Thereon.

Raleigh needs an Auditorium.
Raleigh needs a Masonic Temple.
The Chamber of Commerce is trying t.
raise money to build the former.
The Grand Lodge is soliciting subscrip
tions for the erection of the latter.
Both organizations have their eye Oh
the Fowle property, which is a good big
piece of land fronting on three streets
Fayetteville Dayie and Salisbury. The
lot, it is said, can be purchased at q
reasonable price.
Now why should these two 5organiza-
tons not combine? Together they can
accomplish, i'm most handsome. manner,
exactly what each desires. Plans have
already been drawn that carry out this
idea.
1T is proposed to have two large stores
fronting ON Fayetteville street. Extend
ing all the way between them will be a
grand entrance to an auditorium which
will be built in the rear of the stores,
likewise on the ground floor. To this
there will also be entrances from Sails
bury and Davie streets.
lie AUDITORIUM Will nave IL stage Wluu
all the breadth and depth that could be
desired-the proposed site affording all
the ground space necessary. 1t will have
two galleries and boxes arranged in such
manner as to afford the best possible
view of the stage. In short it will be a
modern up to date opera house, capable
of seating 1000 people.
These are the plans as drawn.
The second and third floors viii be oc-
cupied by the Masons.
1t is proposed to secure the money for
this enterprise by the sale of stock,
which the people of Raleigh and the
Masons Of the State will be asked to
take, at par value of 500 share.
First mortage bonds will be issued. and
the revenue from the stores and the audi
torium will be devoted to paying the in
terest on these bonds. and in taking them
up as they mature. When the bonds are
paid off, the stockholders will own the
property and receive the revenue from
the building in the form of dividends.
This is merely the plan that has been
proposed and is being discussed with
favor by many. Whether or not 1T will
be adopted it as impossible to say.
1t is certain that Raleigh needs both an
auditorium and Il masonic temple.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
CHIMES OF NORMANDY"
We Will Miss the Wilburs When
THEY'RE Gone.

The Chimes of Normandy" was pre-
sented at the Academy of Music last
night by the Wilbur Opera Company.
1t was a cataract of comedy and mu-
sic. with the stars as good as the fun
and the chorus as charming as the mu-
sic.
In fact, the chorus is now, as on for
mer visits of this show here, its strong
est feature. The pretty faces and trim
figures are enough to make any man
forget his troubles. And the trim ankles
and nimble feet
Well, we shall miss them when they're
gone.
Tonight the BLACK Hussar'' will be
presented. This is new opera here
and should draw large house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
"A MONSTER DEVIL FISH.

Destroying its victim, is type of Con-
stipation. The power of this murderous
malady is felt on organs and nerves and
muscles and brain. There's no health
till it's overcome. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are a safe and certain cure.
Best in the world for Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels. Only 25c at al
drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
Death of Mrs. C. A. Driver.

Mr.. Chesley A. Driver, one of the old
citizens of, Raleigh passed away yestel-
day morning about ; O'Clock, aged 7d
years. He had been in feeble health for
a number of years and with his aged
companion was living at the home Of his
only daughter, Mrs. Nal Haynes, on the
corner of Polk and Elm streets.
The funeral service will take place
from the house at three o'clock this al
ternoon and the interment will be in the
lakewood Cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
TO THE
Of
North Carolina

1t gives us great pleasure to say that
THE NORTH CAROLINA GRIM
NAL CODE AND DIGEST" by
Thos. j. Jerome, Esq, Second Edition,)
is now ready, and will be mailed, post
paid, on receipt Of $5.25, or by express
ON receipt on $500.
This invaluable book to the lawyers of
North Carolina contains a complete Code
of all the Criminal Statues Of the State,
including those passed by the Legisla-
ture Of 1899; also a complete Digest
of every criminal case in the North Caro-
lima Reports up to and including the
124th; with a table Of cases digested,
and a table of cases overruled, criti-
cised, followed, distinguished and ap-
proved.
We hope to have your order at once.
IL Yours truly,
EDWARDS & BROUGHTON,
.~,. Publishers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
Gore.Rre Wer,

This card has been issued to friends:
Mr.. and Mrs John B. Brewer request
the honor of your presence at the mar
rlage of their daughter, Mary Alice, to
Mr.. John III. Gore Jr., Thursday after
noon, February the eighth, nineteen hum
dred, at two o'clock, Wake Forest, North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
A Braan From the Burning.

Fridays paper contained the following
item in regard to the mayors court:
The mayor had only one case yester-
day. Jane Braan, colored women,
was fined S5.25 for an ARRAY with Hill
lizard Braan."
Yesterday the above came back pinned
to this letter:
Dear Sir-I inclose a small clipping
from Fridays News and Observer,
which is not correct and in justice to
my family ask you to please, sir, have
it corrected.
These people are Brims instead of
Braans. Ii correction will oblige.
Yours very sincerely,
JESSE G.. BRAAN.
"P S.-We are the only Braans in
Raleigh"
Following is the entry on tho docket
of the mayor
''.Jan. Is. 1900-Jane Braan. ARRAY
with billiard Braan. Fifteen days on
roads"
Jane being unable to pay her fine was
given 10 days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
Payroll For Building Capital.

Chief Clerk J. W. Denmark in looking
through some old files in the State
Treasurer's office came on the payroll
kept at the time the State capitot was
being built There are five separate
ledgers filled with the accounts and
some of the best known names i'll the
State appear on the rolls. All the copies
are in a state of excellent preservation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
ANSWER THIS, WILL YOU?

If the Kelley Treatment at Greens
boro does not cure patients as it claims
to do. will you please tell us why its
average attendance is yearly increasing
You can't fool the people all the time.
The Institute is now in its ninth year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
Contribution to Soldiers Home.

The Soldiers Home is indebted TO
Mrs. ]. III. Whistler. of Chatham county,
for Il contribution of ten dollars. This
is the largest amount in money we have
received in many months and we SIN
cerely return to her our thanks for the
kind thought
W. C. STRONACH.
Cham. EX Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25

saws there are now over 100 students IN
his university, gives his views of the
race question:
West Raleigh,
Latta University.
TO the Editor: | desire to mention the
conduct of the rude, obnoxious and indo-
lent boys in the village of Oberlin. They
are offcious and detestable. The young
ladies' that are attending the above
named institution cannot walk out for
a few minutes recreation unless they are
infringed upon by the corrupt boys Of
the village. / do not mean those that
behave themselves.
We need more protection as to the
law. / must say the colored people as
Il race are not sufficient to govern them
selves. They have too much prejudice
against one another. / must add that
the white man Of the South is the best
friend the negro has, if he behaves him
self and does not try to rule the coun-
try, because as l say they are not com
petent.
/ have said i'll all my speeches in the
North. East and West if the colored man
behaves himself and is discreet and
stays out of politics he will not have
any trouble.
l speak this for the benefit of the race.
Mr.. Booker t. Washington and / agree
along the same lines. AS soon as l can
make it convenient. l will lecture in
the hall along these lines.
The young ladies took a walk Sunday
afternoon and some of the insolent boys
threw stones after them, abused them
and called them very unbecOning names.
Dictated by yours most truly.
REV. DIR. NJ. L. LATvTA,
For the Race.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25
CANNOT GOVERN THEMSELVES.
President Latta, a Negro Teacher Gives
His Views.

Rev. NJ T.. Latta, president of Latta
University, situated in Oberlin, who
says there are now over 100 students III
his university, gives his views of the
race question:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-25

"He laughs best who laughs last" If
you take Hoods Sarsaparilla you may
laugh first, last and all the time, for it
will make you well.
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21
A Hint from Paris.

Glace silk is the most fashionable
material tor summer mantles. These
are being made to throw about ones
shoulders when wearing d dressy res
ception gown or with decollet4 even
Ing gown. Pearl gray cloth makes an
elegant wrap, heavy stitched bands be-
Ing a feature of the trimming. Many
Of the mantles have a V-shaped front
consisting Of fluffy ruffies of chiffon or
deep futings Of chiffon and lace. A
great deal Of lace and feather trim
ming adds to the beauty of some Of the
;mantles.
Glace silk. veiled in white lace, or In
beautiful luxeuil lace. are favorite
combinations for parasols. The ex-
quisite pastel shades make the parasols
thing Of beauty. Some are ruffled
throughout; some are lined with puf-
fngs of chiffon; others have the stripes
of the goods running horizontally;
some are Of white; chiffon trimmed
with bands of black lace. others again
are embroidered in Tambour stitch
ing. Some of the handles are carved
in designs Of parrots and birds heads,
the !, long: necks twisted into crooks.
sAll up-to-date girls will this summer.
have a huge low of ribbon on the,
handles Of their parasols and the
brighter the color the more chic.
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21

OF. AS the secretary was leaving the
room, Montgomery called him back
and said: Mr.. Blank, if you should
find it convenient in this hot weather
to take off your trousers, pray do not
let any feeling of respect for the board
stand in your way" One day canon
wrote and asked if he must pay IL
cense duty on carriage which was
only used to take his infirm parishion-
ers to church on Sundays. What do
you say Montgomery z, said the chair.
man. "Oh," answered he, tell the
canon that the board will not insist
on the old people going to church" He
complained of having been bitten at
a country house to certain lord who
was not remarkable for his personal
cleanliness. II never have been BIT
ten there" said the nobleman. no."
said Montgomery, "even bugs must
draw the line somewhere On an
other occasion, when his carriage ran
away, he called out to the coachman:
Drive into something cheap ''-Argo-
naut.
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21

the establishment Of a tribunal Of
three disinterested and distinguished
men. familiar with baseball law, is
necessary to secure exact Justice to-
the minor league clubs and all pro-
fessional players. The decisions OF a;
board Of arbitration, so constituted and
with plenary powers, would be accept
ed az fair and final by the parties In
interest. as well as the press and pub.
lie. The players will organize to night
oppression and injustice. and It. isere-
ported that each member OF every Ma
tfonal League club Is subscribing IS,
monthly into fund to be paid into
the treasury Of union to, be formed
this fall. There would be no need for
such an organization II the magnates
will insist that every club deal justly
with its players. Cooley places the
responsibility for his treatment by the
Philadelphia club upon Col. Rogers,
and stated that President Reach and
Secretary Manager Shettsline urgeS
that he be released rom reservation.
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21
Boomerang Joke.

Derby Comm special New York
World: James Blakeman's hennery,
in Huntington town, was robbed of a
number Of fine chickens fortnight
ago. He offered reward for the
thief. On Monday George Crofutt, an.
intimate friend of Brakeman. told him
he had stolen the chickens. Blake
man has often played practical jokes
on Crofutt. who wished to pay him
back in his own coin. But Brakeman
could not see the joke of losing his
chickens, and he had Crofutt arrested
yesterday. The unhappy Crofutt tried
to explain, but Brakeman, very angry.
would not listen to him Crofutt told
Judge Curtis to-day that it was all q
joke and brought witnesses to prove
he was at the White Hills Baptist
church when the chickens were stolen.
The judge reserved his decision
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21
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The Making Of 4 Hero

Perhaps it would never have hap
pened had q comrade given him a
word of encouragement. But the men
were too intent on the grim work be-
fore them, so, in the hail OF lead, when
Private Cory dropped to the ground
II was generally understood that bull
let had knocked him over. Such,
however, was not the case. as the am
oulance corps, following in the rear,
soon discovered. He had merely faint
ed from fright.
The doctor turned over the shiver-
ing bit of humanity to look for the
wound, found none. and smiled. Cases
of this kind were not unknown to him.
Poor fellow" he murmured. Let
him remain with the rest"
No, he is not hurt at ALL he said
to one of his assistants. His wound
will come afterwards when he recovers
from that faint, and God help him,
then. There is no bullet wound that
will give him the agony that is before
him."
Shall throw bucket of water
over him. sir?" asked man with a
blood-stained bandage around his
head, but sufficient of his face left un-
covered to show his intense disgust at
his comrade.
No, you must not disturb him. was
the curt answer, and he turned to give
his attention to the burdens which the
stretchers were now quickly deposit
ing in the improvised hospital
Poor lad" he mused, as he bent
over his work, II must give him a
word Of encouragement when he comes
round"
But when. later on, Private Cory
staggered to his feet, the kindly doc
tor was too busy to notice him. He
looked wonderingly around the tent
Then the remembrance of what he had
The Leon reporter., 1900-06-21
Moths In CARPETS.

II you fear that moths are at work
at the edge of the carpet, it will lsome-
times suffice to lay a wet towel and
press flatiron over it; but the best
way Is to take the carpet up and clean
IT and give careful attention to the
floor. Look at the cracks and il you
discover signs Of moths, wash the
floor with benzine and scatter red pep
per on it before putting the carpet lin
ing down. Heavy carpets sometimes
do not require taking up every year,
unless in constant use. Loosen the
edges, fold the carpets back, wash the
floor in strong suds, with tablespoon
ful Of borax dissolved in them. Dash
with insect powder or lay with tobac-
co leaves along the edge, and retack
the carpet. Or use turpentine, the
enemy OF buffalo moths. carpet worms
and other insects that injure and des-'
troy carpets. MIX the turpentine with
pure water in the proportion Of three