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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FARM NEAR
RALEIGH.

BY v;.tue of power conferred upon me by a
wife, Rebecca Perry which said mortgage is duly
recorded IN Registry Wake county, in Book l55,
at page $685. as well by the request OF said
Perry, | will offer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash at the court house door in the city OF
Raleigh, N g. Thursday, April IL, 1000, at
IL o'clock M. that valuable tract of land, three
miles north of the city Of Raleigh in House
lands of G. G. Goodwin Marlborough Jones and
others, and described as follows: Beginning at
two gray rocks in the road leading from the
Powder mills in the line Of said mill tract,
thence with said line north IS degrees, west 2sA
poles to a stake, formerly pointers, thence north
about "a degrees, west 16 poles to an ashe on
the bank of the quarry, thence poles to the
OF the creek about GA poles to the mouth OF the
line branch thence up the various courses OF the
same 2lS poles to a stake in Rogers hne thence
with the same north 59& degrees, east l07 poles
to a small branch formerly red oak, Rogers
corner, thence down the various courses OF the
branch about 80 poles to a poplar, Rogers and
Smiths corner, thence with Smiths line south
the road near Marlborough Jones, thence west
wardly along the road about 14l12 poles to the
road or path leading from the paper MILL thence
south 25 degrees, west along said road 6S12 poles
to the beginning containing two hundred and
6rty- three acres 1888 acres.)
Less 81 acres sold to Williamson and Upchurch,
Book 20, page 2S3, Registry aforesaid Also
acres sold to l. ii. Rogers, Book 46, page 257.
Registry aforesaid.
Said tract being same as that conveyed to
Moses NJ. Perry by w. r. Perry, Registry afcTe-
b. f. MONTAGUE, Mortgages.
Raleigh. n. c., March III. 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, La, 22-Cotton futures closed

RALEIGH COTTON.
RALEIGH, y. c., March %.
Middlng: ..'''''....'.' .''''''''''''. az az
Strict good middling ....... ....... -. l0
Receipts 100 bales Market firm.
OTHER COTTON MARKETS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
STOCKS.
NAVAL STORES.

Charleston, S, c., March 22-Turpentine firm at
5i sales -
Rosin firm; receipts -: sales -; exports -.
Quote b, C, d, S.45; f, $780, f, Sl.55: G, Sl.6O;
II, Sl.70; |, $780, X. 500; NJ, 1920; n, 1928 VIC,
1870; WV, 1906.
savannah, Ga, March 22-Turpentine steady at
SO; receipts 23O sales 100; exports
Rosin firm; receipts Sol; sales 79S exports 800.
Quote A, b, G, d, Sl.O5; E, Sl.55; F, S1.60;LG,
Sl.65; II, S1.S5; l, $500; X, 1925; NJ $3.50; N,
S2.SS; VIC, 1905 WV, 1885
Wilmington, N. c., March 22.-Turpentine
steady at 521a@53 receipts 49,
Rosin steady at Sl.35al.40; receipts 80.
Crude turpentine quiet at S2.0Oa3.25; receipts
barrels.
Tar steady at S1.2O; receipts "a barrels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
NEW YORK MONEY,

NEW YORK, March 22.-S p. M.-Money call
firm at 4G06 per cent. last loan 3 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 505h per cent. Ster-
ling exchange firm, with actual business in
bankers bills at S4.s514@4S53s for demand. and
at g4S21s614 S21l for sixty days Posted rates
"a s:aa4.s31s and S4S6h@lS7. Commercial bills
S4.Sl4@4.Si2l Silver certificates 60A@6l4. Bar
silver 597s Mexican dollars 47A. Government
bonds strong; State bonds inactive; railroad
bonds strong
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23

lower cables. May corn closed Is 0Ac
and May oats shade lower. There was
sharp cash demand for provisions and
considerable covering by shorts, the mar
ket closing strong; May pork 25@271ac,
May lard 719610c and May ribs 712@10c
improved from yesterday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

Chicago, March 22--May wheat closed
today 1hc under yesterday, depressed by
heavy receipts, the mild weather and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23

egg 'saA-voo ., nsse -ose3 o. kSc3
0QoepesE 'ucHsoSlpuI 'ssousnoi
-iia SSH lsAi7 ono S7Tld SCOOP
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23

LIVERPOOL, March 22-4 p. M.-Spot cotton,
in fair demands prices 332d lower; American
middling fair > 23-32d; good midding I7-32d !;
middling l5-32d; low middling ) II 81; good or
binary 6-32d ordinary 32d.
The sales of the day were 1900 bales, of which
500 were for speculation and export, and in
cluded 10000 American. Receipts 1900 bales,
all American
Futures opened quiet and closedfrm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
steady at the decline.
Cotton futures closed steady.
LIVERPOOL,

Spot cotton closed quiet and steady; middling
uplands 9Bc; middling gulf 10Bc; sales 800.
bales,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-23
The ''3 Days. Cure.
(FOR MEN.)
(FOR MEM

Leads all remedies in this State. Drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Guaranteed on the package. Price One
Dollar. Also by mail on receipt of price.
THE '"rHREE DAYS" CURE CO.,
Washington. ID. G.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

The Rock Islands propositioh for cheap raie
excur.loi To and from Colorado during this
summer has been negatived by tue Western
Passenger Association. In consequence notice
WIS served yesterday on Chairman Meleod
by General Passenger Agent sebastian thai
the Rock Island will take independent action
ana nut Ia cfecta rate OF one fare plus VIZ
for the round trip from Chicago and all inter
mediate points east Of the Missouri river V
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salt Lax
City and Ogden. Tickets at this rate viii o'
SOLD on June %, July 3 and II and August
from Missouri river points the same rate vii
Sc made on the days following these dates
Tickets at this rate also will be sold from Mis-
souri, river gateways, Kansas City to Omaha
inclusive. on July !. : sud 0. -Four special ex
cursions will also be run by the Rock ISLAND
from Colorado common points to Chicago an'
intermediate stations on June %, Julyl2 AM
20 and August 4. These excursion tickets
both east and west bound, will be limited 70
return passage 10 October 81. The Rock ISLAM
announces is Intention OF placing In servic'
special trains for these excursions, leavinI
Chicago at 5 p. IN. and making the run ;
Colorado with only one night on the road
Chicago Tribune.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
ALL A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
the Thick Heads OF Reck-
less DIcyclIatH.

On the top Of a very steep and dan
gerous hill In Yorkshire a reckless cy-
clist was about to mount his machine
the other evening when he was accosted
by an aged native Of the locality, SAYS
Stray Stories.
Say, measter, art ia to goin' 10
ride doom theer2'
"Yes," Responded the cyc,ist. "why
not2'
Vary weel," was the response
"Ah'D trouble thee for two-pun-ten!"
"Two-Pound-ten!" gasped the cyelist
"What for2"
Them iron ratings roond ma gar.
den at Z bottom o { hill. Them rail
ings cost me two-pun-ten, an Abs JUS
aboot tired o heyen' 'em smashed wi
thick-headed sysicklists."
Who's going to touch your rail
ings?' demanded the cyclist.
"Thoo Is" retorted the %yillaper. 81
ia roldes doom that hill. All used I,
walt for my brass at T. bottom o thnl
but It don't pay. ~ last pair o idiot.
wot broke their heads agin them rail
ings deed afore All could collect dam
ages, an Aim t0kin' no risks moo"
The cyelist reclded to walk dow
after all.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
WILLIE ATE EVERYTHING.
Faithfully 0beyed His Parents In
structions and Left Nothing
ON His Plate.

n- h.,s ,rying time In ,aach.
49, aT,nr;nn s-msrnsrs" a, ,ba
,ns u..u H. o,a ,ra;nea % eat
- rannas,er. are n,ua,lv HI
Thev aroot" ,hyongh
w snd Issva mnss sftsr
~ T;ui. s,auhs, s,x years ola
',hn,,y A. hroaL
~ ,aLina ,hinas ON
utl ~ oorrot 90, and Iesy;na
- - ~ 10 In tai,
"a. ,hs,r ,sa,ohtnI.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

peet the help the golden calf treads
on them. The Judgments Of God. Ike
Moses in the text. will rush In aud
break up this worship and say let the
work 60 on until every man shall
learn 10 speak truth with his neigh
Dor, aud those who make engagements
shall feel themselves bound to keep
them. and thea a man who will not
repent Of his business inlquity, but
goes on wishing to satiate his canni-
bal appetite BY devouring widows
houses, shall by the law Of the land,
he compelled TO exchange the brown
stone front for the ~penitentiary, Let
the golden calf perish
l want you to change temples and to
give up the worship Of this unsatisfy-
ing aud cruel god for the service OF the
Lord Jesus Christ. Here Is the gold
that will never erumble. Here are the
securities that win never fail. Here
are the banks that win never break.
Here is an altar on which there has
been one sacrifice that does for all.
for by one sacrifice hath Christ per-
feeted forever them that are sancti-
fed Here Is a God who will com
fort you when you are in trouble and
soothe you when you are sick and save
you when you die. For He has said;
when thou passeth through the wa
tiers, | win be with thee, and through
the rivers they shall not overflow thee;
when thou walkest through the fire,
thou shalt not be burned. neither shall
the fame kindle upon thee"
When your parents have breathed
their last and the old. wrinkled and
trembling hands can no mere be put
upon your head for q blessing, He will
be to you a father and mother both
giving you the defense Of one and the
comfort of the other. For have we moi
Paul's blessed hope that as Jesus die6
and rose again, "eyen so them alsS
which sleep in Jesus shall God bring
with Him" And when your children
20 away from you, the sweet darlings
YOU will not kiss them and say good
by forever. He only wants to holt
them for you a little while. He vii
give them back to you again, and HI
will have them all waiting for you a
the gates OF eternal welcome. oh
what a God He Isl He win allow yo'
, to come so close that you can put you
, arms around His neck, while He II
response will put His arms aroun'
i your neck, and all the windows o
!. Heaven will be hoisted to let the re
. deemed look out and see the spectacl
I Of a rejoicing Father and a returne'
!. prodigal locked in that glorious EN-
4 brace. Quit worshiping the goldei
calf and bow this day before Him
whose presence we must all appea
when the world has turned to ashes,
a When shrlvellng like a parched scroll.
The flaming heavens together roll,
When louder yet and yet more dread
d sweils the high trump that wakes the dea
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

e. 1hr,ugh Trains 10 Portland anu Puget
sound aThe Burineton.Northern Pacific
Express, q New Daily Through Train from
Kansas City aud 81. Joseph for Lincoln.
Northwest Nebraska. Black Hills. Wyoming.
Montana, Washington. Tacoma, Seattle,
Puget Sound and Portland, oregon. via BIZ
liugs. Montana the short line and time saver
- NJ. Trnno, No,thvc.t IN Central uontana
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

He-O promise TO marry me, | know
] an not worthy OF you, but II win
make me so happy.
She You drink, you smoke and you
bet.
I've signed the pledge, honor
bright. Now accept me2"
We'll. you smoke aud you bet"
"Haven't smoked In q year. Now
will you marry meP'
"You bet."-Harlem Life.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

rigers. Other persons In high once
go out without an escort. kang-ii
and Chao-Shueh-iao, when they were
sent by the empress to persuade the
Boxers 10 disperse, would thus have
no escort But all u information
since the Boxers were admitted 10
Peklng has been very imperfect
These people have found out a new
rule Of life. For justice, mercy and
all weighty matters Of the moral law
they care nothing; a robbers life Is
better than labor; they are animated
by an unfeftecting enthusiasm which
extinguishes tae moral sense. They
are led on by crafty leaders in an en-
terprise which they think must be
successful because the unseen powers
Of nature are on their side.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

The average annual rainfall OF the
Indian continent, calculated upon data
extending over the last 30 years, is II
inches. In 1896 the deficiency was five
inches. In 1899 (when the monsoon
broke that regulated the haryestS oil
iOOO), the deficiency was II inches, OF
n per cent. Such a deficit Is unparal
ieled in Indian reco,da.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
c,I1ropVT,.s srYTnrErgENIAI.

AhAAAAAAH a.
Az Admission Day semi.Cenlenniai
Celebration will be held In san Ffaae'seo'
California, September S 70 II. Inclusive
-Four day. and nlghts OF ies'iv.nss,
Gorgeous speclrcaiaf features. Wen
worth cfossing a continent TO participate
"a. Naval reviews, psrsdes Of U. 3
1, oops. rega'tas. concerts, fireworks, nsio
s,arts. excursions, aod many novelties oil
sarpsssine la,,rest The sfssteai ceieera'
u5n q i,s SIND ever eisea 10 C'iitoFnia-
Toe s,oia n Routes asw San frAoeiseo
hoe affords a qaiek and comfortable
nvaas Of re.chlog The Golden Gate 'iy,
Rouad trip tickets on sale. Inquire o.
I'D EASTER, JR.,
Agent A. I. AS +. Ry'
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

When a skirt is old and limp, a
simple expedient will give It a new
lease OF lie. BRUSH the material well
and remove any spots. Sponge the
lining with hot water, starch and iron
it, The result will prove most salts
faetory.-Mashington Star.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
THE HOT SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS
Go via the Chicago and Alton Railroad
the Shcrt Line and Best Route.

REDUCED HOUND TRn RATES NOW
m EFFECT.
All OF the large hotels al Hot Springs
are now open. In addition TO these are
three hundred boarding houses proud-
log accommodations at reasonable rates.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, Is the only
health aud pleasure resort under direct
Government control. The curative
properties Of the Hot Waters are
vonched for by the Surgeon General Of
10 uUnited States, Send for rates, illus
apaied descriptive matter aud complete
PARTICULARS.
II. @. sTIDHAM. Agent.
Tel. No. 90. H~lgginsyille, Mo.
JAMEscHARIroN, 9. 7. n I. A.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03
TINE TABLE.

Train will pass Lexington Junctiou :
the Wabash as follows;
Going eAst-No. 70. local freight, s;2Oa,
m; No. 2, Eastern Express, lilo a. m.
No. u, Eastern Express, 1905 p. m; No.
o, Mail and Express, 7:45 p. nj No. 4,
Atlant c Express, 1901 : m.
Going west-No. z, Mail and Express
SOFA M; No. IS, Kansas City Accomoda'
tion, s:02 a. m.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

Bake layer cake and put be-
tween the layers the following
filling: -Four eggs, separated, four
tablespoonfuls Of white sugar, one
pound of almonds, blanched and cut
fine, one pint Of sou cream. Add the
whites Of the eggs last. Flavor with
vanilla and mix as thick as sponge
cake batter Ladies World.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

NJ list' u contains m,
Rihh, addresses Of Mr..
biaha tpd a thought
ard entertaining
history VI The impoi.
lani period IN Yhith h,
Injured sons thIu,
years Every Missoa
ran, every student Of
politics and eoonomia
every CITIZEN tli0ull
have a copy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-11-03

Always think twice before pWehas
Ing anything offered at a Eserlace-
Chicago Daily News.
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One Little Girl in the slum-Wot
dyer say she died OFF
The Other Little one-Eating Ice
cream on the top Of 'ot puddin'.
Lori What q jolly dcathl"-N. Y,
World.
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Special rates N Kansas OAt.
sysning and Sunday.
The evening times., 1900-04-28

The District Commissioners have deter
mined to reject all the bids submitted for
the collection and removal of garbage. ex-
cept that OF z. F. MeGilI, Of Troy, ~ Y,
in which $106. 600 was the price named for
doing the work.
This bid will be held under eonsiiera-
tion until the District Appropriation bill
is passed, and the Commissioners know
the amount Of money that will be avail
able for the purpose. In the meantime,
the Health Officer and the Superintendent
OF Street Cleaning will visit Bridgeport,
Conn, and other cities where the system
is in operation. and will collect informa-
tion 20 aid the Board of Commissioners in
making final decision.
The proposition of Mr.. McGill was to
collect ashes. garbage, and Other waste
dumping the ashes on low grounds. and
cremating the garbage and waste "a two
Dixon furnaces to be constructed at con-
venient points in the city. Small animals
were 10 be burned with the garbage and
large ones removed in covered ambulahces
10 the rendering works OF p Mann The
proposition also included the removal and
burning of infected clothing and furniture
at the direction of the Health 0ffirer
1t is expected that DR. Woodward ard
Mr.. Stutler will start tomorrow oight On
their trip of inspection
The evening times., 1900-04-28
VIOLATING HACK LAWS.
Several Drivers Punished "a the Po.
lice Court.

Walter Harris. Simon TulmaE. James
Smith, and Frank Toney, colored, hackmen
were arraigned before Judge Scott this
morning, charged with violating the hack
law. The complainant against them was
Hack Inspector Lamb and the chief prose-
cutting witness was James A. Fitzpatrick
who, il developed, had been employed to
catch the hsckmen in the alleged viola
tions. Fitzpatrick. it was stated. had beer
given $3.50 by Lamb and instructed to hire
hackmen and report on the rates of fare
charged Fitzpatrick claimed ths. he 'ode
in the hacks OF each defendant aEG in eetry
instance was overcharged. He then re
ported to Inspector Lamb and the arrests
followed. Inspector Lamb admitted that he
gave money TO. Fitzpatrick 10 be used n Sc
curing convictions against haekraen. He
further stated that he would recommend
that Fitzpatrick be compensated in the sum
OF sl2 for his services Later Fitzpatrik
stated that he was paid 50 day for his
services
After hearing the evidence against the
defendants Judge Scott ordered Tillman
and Toney released and the cases against
them dismissed. Harris and Smith were
each ordered 10 pay fines OF 81. Attorney
Baker appeared for the defendants
Later George w. Grice and William
Jones. colored. were also charged with
overcharging Fitzpatrick Each was fined
The evening times., 1900-04-28
SIGNAL CORPS ENTERTAINMENT
4 Delightful Programme of Music.
Songs, aud Dauces

An entertainment and dance was given
by the Signal Corps District of Columbia
National Guard, last evening at the Ma
tionai Rifles ArmOry. G Street. between
Ninth and Tenth Streets northwest.
The programme opened with a Cuban
camp scene of the Signal Corps in which
songs by the members were introduced
Hector" a farce comedy in one act, was
produced by the Linthicum Dramatic CIuo
and Floto, the tramp juggler. gave d droll
performance. Other numbers we're a vocal
solo. LOula Balch. late of the Castle Opera
Company; recitation. When Van Bean
Played Home, Sweet Home " NJ E.
Kahn. with violin obligato. Master Max
Cohen; comedy and musical sketch. NJ
Garner and J. f. Bond of the Tuxedo
Sketch Club; dances. La Belle Pari-
sienne." Media Potter and Gertie FalIon;
Midnight Serensde, and My Bed IS Like
a Little Boat" Manhattan Qusrtette. Miss
Springsguth. Mrs. Thomas Mr. Thomas
and Prof A. V. Holmes. cOrnet solo. b.
F. Gottwals; recitation, Evelyn Forsythe;
recitation. Emil r Glass; The Serenade. >"
trio. L. Bradford, Mr.. Cress, and Mr.. De-
Moll.
The evening times., 1900-04-28
FUNERAL OF A LITTLE GIRL
Remains Of Helen May Torbert To Ii.
Inferred TOdaN

The funeral of little Helen May Torbert.
the three-year-old daughter OF John B.
Torbert. clerk in the Postofice Depart
ment. who died at $50 O'Clock last night
as the result of burns suffered in the after
noon, will be held from the parents home.
Ill c Street southeast, at o'clock this
afternoon. The interment will be private
Little Helen was the youngest of four
children.
The child was left asleep in her cradle
in second-story room yesterday afternoon
while Mrs. Torbert went about her house
work. Shortly afterwaTd the mother heard
screams, and rushing TO the cradle found
the little one enveloped in flames. The
child had awakened and reaching to the
mantei had secured matches which she
lighted Her clothing quickly ignited
Mrs Torbert seized blanket and after
hard fight succeeded in smothering the
flames. The little one. however. had been
severely burned about the body aas her
eyes were injured. A physician was sum-
moned and did everything possible to re-
lieve the sufferer. bit without avail and
she died in agony.
Mrs TOrbert was badly burned about
the hands and arms in her effort 20 savs
her child.