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the city to establish a municipal water works was defeated by vote of four to one.
 Graham Bulletin: Our townsman Joe T. Mckinney, has sold his little ranch and home in the suburbs of Saf- ford consisting of twelve acres, to a gentleman just from Alaska. The price paid we learn was s200 per acre. Stafford regrets losing such good citizen as Jack Mckinney, as we hear he contemplates moving out to his stock ranch near Bowie.
 Prospector: Deputy Sheriff Sid Mullen is making an excellent record as an efficient officer and is being con- graduated by his many friends on his success in trailing fugitives from jus tice. Sid was at the head of the posse who captured the Halderman broth CTS. he also crowded Wiley Morgan until the latter decided to give him. self up, while the officers good work at the head of determined posse, is well known.
 Phoenix Herald: Certified copies of the articles of incorporation of the Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad Co.,, filed in 1882, are being prepared at the office of the territorial secretary to be offered in evidence before Clerk c. D. Hoover at Tucson, who has heeD ap. pointed to receive testimony and transmit it to the supreme court when hearing will be given in the so-called Pima county bond case at the March session. It was for the building of the narrow gauge that the county was authorized to issue bonds.
 Graham Guardian: The last Graph ic contains half tone portrait of the triplets of MT. and Mrs. Jack Freeman, and says: "Blanch, Berthia and Beu- la Freeman, children of Jack and Lidia Freeman of Stafford, Arizona, came into the world Nov. 10, 1898. Dr. A. F. Ronney of Stafford, furnishes the Graphic with the photograph of the triplet babies. The photograph was taken last May, and the doctor reports that the little girls give every promise of growing to womanhood. Ut is worth while to remark" writes the doctor, that eighty-fi7e per cent of the births for the past year in this thickly populated little valley have have been girls. This is wise pro- vision of nature to supply demand, as the majority of immigrants are males, and will in time want wives"
 The Arizonian: Phil Raper was ar rested day or two since on cooked up charge and fined considerable sum, in default of which he was sen tenced to the county iail at Solomon ville Upon arriving there district attorney Jones gave advice that the whole proceeding was faulty and Mir. Raper was informed by the authori- ties that he could not get into jail unless he broke in. Phil was private in Company 3, First Territorial Regi- ment, and to our certain knowledge never was in the guard house, and never caused any trouble, so, of course, at the muster out received an excel lent discharge. It awaited his re- turn home, when a backwoods justice discovered that he was guilty of some sort of larceny. If these people who seem to desire to use the penal code for the purpose of wrecking private vengeance were one.half as decent as mn 4l,o-o- .....,,ll Ln lore L tronlnlo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
DEATH OF DR.. FRENCH.
One of the Most Distinguished Women
Physicians of America.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 11.-lT. elizabeth
7. French. oae of the most distinguished
women in the medical fraternity Of this
country. died at the home of her dauTh-
ter. DIR. Belle French Patterson late this
afternoon. after Il short illness.
DIR. French was born i'll Mechanics
burg. Pa. in 1921. the daughter of Il ply
stefan and from am early age worked with
her father at the place of her birth. Later
after her marriage, she practiced in New
York. Philadelphia and Boston. Her spe-
cial line of work was in the medical and
therapeutic uses OF electricity and cleo
tro-cranial diagnosis.
DIR. French was Cne of the ablest ami
strongest temperance advocates and lee
tlIrers of her day. and originated the
Woman's Praying Band. She wrote a
number of medical and temperance books.
She is survived by two daughters, the cid
est being Mrs. May French Sheldon. Of
London. the first female Fellow of the
Royal Geographical Society of Englanld.
having achieved great distinction in Afri-
can exploration and as an author and
translator.
The younger daughter. DIR. Belle
French Patterson. is a we'll known rrac-
tictioner and lecturer on healtn topics.
residing in Boston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
invoke FEDERAL AID
Kentucky Republicans Look
Toward Washington.
Taylor Advised to Resist in the Event of the
Legislature Deciding in Favor
of Goebel.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 1.-THE Republi-
can leaders while not abandoning the
fight against Goebel in the Legislature.
are eagerly awaiting news from Wash
ington as to what aid the Federal Gov
eminent would give the Taylor Admin
istration in the event Goebel is seated
ny the Legislature That the Republi-
can leaders are advising Governor Taylor
10 resist in case the Legislature decides
i'm favor of Goebel and are promising
support to him, is generally admitted.
There was a conference tonight of Re
publican leaders from all over the State,
among whom were several prominent
Federal officeholders, and it is said
stronger pressure is to be brought to
bear at Washington in favor of Taylor
than has been heretofore. The sentiment
of Ill those attending the conference was
decidedly belGcose, and the feeling is
somewhat heightened by the fact that
mt least three of the Legislature contests
are so near to completion tonight as to
assue a vote on them next week. and
that a majority of them are nearly GER
tain to be disposed of before the contests
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
are 20 be voted on
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
HAVING A GREAT RUN ON CHAM
RERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY,

Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug
store. informs us that he is having a
great run on Chamberlain Cough Reme-
dy. Hes sells five bottles of that medl-
cine to one of any other kind, and it gives
great satisfaction. In these days of la
grippe there is nothing like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to stop the cough
heal up the sore throat and lungs ana
give relief within very short time.
The sales are growing, and all who try
it are pleased with its prompt action
South Chicago Daily Calumet. For
sale everywhere. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug
Co. and III. r. Hicks Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Went Ashore Near False Cape.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 1.-THE British
steamship Empress, Captain Ison. Gal
weston to Copenhagen. via Newport News
for coal and loaded with general cargo
went ashore today in a thick fog two ant
one half miles from False Cape n. c..
life saving station
The life savers went to the rescue, bui
the crew refused TO leave the vessel
The Merritt and Chapman wrecking tue
Rescue went to the scene. \ heavy sea
was running, and the ship was reported
TO be in danger. The life savers stoos
by with their apparatus in case it be
came necessary to get the men ashore.
Late in the afternoon the ship was
hoated and returned to Newport News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
THE OLD OFFICERS REELECTED
A Telegram Concerning Cotton Flu
lures.

New Orleans La. Ian. 1.-THE Cotton
States Association of Commissioners of
Agriculture today reelected all its Old
officers to serve the ensuing year.
Little Rock Raleigh and Mont gonaeI.y
were nominated for the next meeting
place. The vote resulted in tie and the
matter was referred to the Executive
Committee.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson was
elected an honorary member.
The following telegram from Memphis
was read:
I'VE. the undersigned, interested in the
prosperity of the cotton producers OF the
South. respectfully suggest that ycur as
ISOLATION by resolution request the cotton
exchanges Of New Orleans and New YORK
TO change their contracts for future dl'-
livery of cotton; to clearly define III each
and every one the grade of cotton TO be
delivered, so that the buyer may know
what he is buying and be placed cn an
eoual footing with the seller We do
This because we believe that the present
contract of basis middling is a lever be-
ing used to depreciate the value of our
great staple and instead we want the
contract to be a mercantile transaction.
The telegram which was signed by
George Arnold. T. NJ. Norfeet McNeal
Pond S. Iundeo. Robert WilIerson and
IL. s. Spinning, provoked considerable
discussion.
A number of matters relating to the
raising of cotton, concerning fertilizer.
cotton manufacture and cotton oil were
discussed. There was also considerable
discussion upon the subject of correct
and reliable cotton statistics. Definite
action in the shape of resolutions Will be
taken later ON these matters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
To Advance Soft Coal Prices.

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. 1.-THE Press
tomorrow will say:
On April 1st there is to be an adj
vance of at least thirty to thirty-five
cents per tom on bituminous coal freight
rates. and a meeting of the bitminous
ceal-carrying roads is to be held within
n few days This advance will cause
luminous coal companies to put up the
piice of coal. ais in the Cumberland re-
gion the miners will get at least 10
cents more per ton and in the Clearfeld
region five cents more. While the total
increase in the cost of production will be
p cents per ton. The bitlminous trade
is in furnishing condition and the OPP
orators are having trouble in securing
enough cars to meet demands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
RUSSIA SHOWS HER HAND.
Greedily Grasping for the Jardine
Matheson Land in the East.

Vancouver b. c.. Jan. 1.-THE digest
of opinions of the principal Chinese
Japanese papers as received today by
the steamer Empress of Japan, thirty
days from Yokohama, Indicate that
Russia is Enthusiastically revealing her
intentions i'm the Far East. The China
Gazette says that taking advantage of
England's pressing engagements in
South Africa. the Russian Government,
through its consul at Hankow. has re-
vived it's claim to the Jardine- Mathe-
SON land. making a demand for the prop
erty i'll the most peremptory fashion.
The Russian consul claims that the
question of the disputed ownership OF
the land has been absolutely decided in
favor of his Government and he has
announced his intention to take forcible
possession of the property without fur
Their negotiations. His actions are said
10 have been extremely high-handed.
The relations between the British and
Russian residents are strained to the
breaking point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
COMMISSION ON TICKETS.
Eastern and Southern Railroads to
Combine to Stop i.

Chicago. His. Jan 1.-Representa-
tives of the Eastern and Southern rail
roads today decided to unite for tn"
purpose of stopping the payment of com
missions ON the sale of tickes. n mass
meeting of the general passenger agents
of the various railroads of tie East.
Southeast and South was called for this
purpose. and it was deci led to abolish
adj commissions on Feb nary LIST.
About thirty railroads coined i'll II"
action. A few roads in the Southwest
were represented. but no official repre-
sentatives of the Southwestern Passer-
ger Association were present, aad the
new conditions will not extend aver that
territory. +. c. Donald, commissioner
of the Central Passenger Assoc atlop.
presided at the meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Richmond Railway Men Meet.

New York. Jan. ia committee of
the bondhOlders of the RicnmCnl VA
Railway and Electric Company met 4
committee representing the Richmond
Passenger and Power Company in tbs
city today. The latter company recently
obtained from the municipal authorities
of Richmond II three-ya.r francn,>t 3,
which embraces Il section Of the ierli-
tory now operated by the Railway and
Electric Company. 1t was for the pur-
pose of arriving at an understanding
rs to the use of the franchise for the
Passenger ard Power Company
that the meeting was called. al
the conclusion of the meeting officials re-.
fused to say what had taken place be
yond the statement that amicabe ar
rangements had been made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Chemist Witthaus Testifes.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE principal wit
ness in the trial of Roland b. MolineuX
for the murder of Katherine ]. Adams
was Professor Rudolph Fl. Witthaus. the
we'll known chemist, who made an analy-
sis of Mrs. Adams stomach, of various
portions of Harry c. Barnett's exhumed
body and of the box containing an effer-
yescent salt which, it is said. Barnet took
before his death. DR. Witthaus said that
he found mercuric cyanide in the com
tents of the Barnet box and the common
constituents of Kutnow Powder He
found a small quantity of cyanide and
mercury in Barnet's liver. In the kid
news he found mercury and in the brain
mercury.
Witness next took up the Adams case.
In the deadly bromo-seltzer bottle Pro.
fessor Witthaus said all the constituents
of the powder found by him We're the
regular constituents of bromo settler ex-
cept mercury and cyanogen.
The analysis was made of powder
taken respectively from the upper and
lower parts of the bottle. The former
developed the presence of 33.4J per cent
cyanide of mercury. and the latter II. II
per cent.
Mrs. Florence +. Rogers. daughter of
Mrs. Adams. and who was present at
the time of her mothers death. descrih-
ed the poisoning Her story agreed with
that told by Harry Cornish. and a long
cross examination did not shake her
testimony
Prof Witthaus viii 80 ON the stand
again tomorrow. to testify as to his
analysis Of the contents of the glass
from which Mrs. Adams drank the fa-
tai draught and as TO his analysis Of
Mrs. Adams stomach
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Spooner's Philippine Measure.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Senator Sp0oner
today introduced In the Senate a bill pro-
viding for the temporary government OF
the Philippines, after the suppression Of
the present insurrection in that archi-
pelago. 1t vests all governing powers.
until otherwise provided by Congress, in
such persons and in such manner as the
President of the United States may di-
rect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Hosiery Men Advance Prices.

Atlanta. Ga.. Jan. 1.-THE Southern
Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
met here today and advanced prices ten
per cent. This is a total advance of y
per cent in three months.
The Association adopted a resolution
urging the United States Senate not tC
ratify the pending reciprocity treaty be
tween France and the United States.
ID. G.. Sunderland of Pelham. :. c.
was elected President to succeed V. 7
Ballard resigned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
A Bloody Pistol Duel.

Richmond. Jam 11.-At Stanardsyllle,
Greene. county, Tuesday night, 81 Young.
of PENNSYLVANIA. and Mac. NJ. Mey-
ers. of Stanardsvlle, became involved in
difficulty and opened fire ON each other.
Movers was shot twice in the bowels
and once in the region of the heart and IS
considered mortally wounded. Young
was shot in the wrist and forehead and
will probably recover. There had been
bad blood between the men for year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
CHANGE OF DESTINATION.
German Cruisers Ordered to Delagoa
Bay Proceed to Cape Town.

Berlin. Jan. 11.--It is asserted that
the German cruisers Schwalbe and Con
dor. which were ordered to Delagoa
Bay. have been instructed to proceed
instead to Cape Town. This indicates
a belief in German official circles that
the contraband controversy will be
amicahly settled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
ROSS ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Sends For Laudanum But is Prevented
From Drinking 1t.

Lrnnberton. y. c., Jan. 1l.-(Speclai')
-Reuben Ross succeeded yesterday III
getting a tlusty to procure laudanum Tor
the purpose Of committing suicide, but
if was found out i'm time to prevent his
drinking it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
MOBILE BAYS DEFENDER DEAF
General Dabney H. Maury Dies al
Peoria Illinois.

Richmond. Va, Jan. 11.-News has
been received here of the death in Pc
Oria, H.. of General Dabney III. Maury,
late of the Confederate army, and some
time Minister to Columbia.
General Maury is particularly remem-
bered in history for his gallant defense
Of Mobile Bay. The remains will be
brought to Fredericksburg. Va. for in
terment. General Manry reached very
advanced age
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Funeral of DR.. McGlyn.

New York. Jam 1.-THE funeral to-
day of the Rev. DIR. Edward McGlyn
in st. Stephens Church, of which he was
formerly the pastor, was the occasion OF
a manifestation of popular affection such
as has rarely been witnessed. The cof-
fin containing the remains of the beloved
priest was deposited at the altar rail
of the church and al $50 a. I'M. and from
that time until the doors We're closed at
1890 p. nm. 10000 persons, it is estl-
mated, looked upon the face of the dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Plague Invades Rio Janeiro

Washington Jan. 1.-THE bubonic
plague has made its appearance at Rio
Janeiro, Brazil. rs shown by the follow
ing cablegram received here tonight by
Surgeon General Wyman of the Marine
Hospital Service:
Rio Janei1o, Jan. 11.-There has been
one death fro mplague at Rio Janelro.
This diagnosis confirmed by bacteriolig-
ical examination. Acting assistant
Surgeon Carson has arrived en- route
to Santos. (Signedl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Tor Asthma use CHENEY'S


Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware
of counterfeit and worthless salve offer
ed for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
DeWitt's is the only original. An infalli
BILE cure for piles and all skin diseases.
Bobbitt & Wynne Drug Co., w. H. King.
Adams & Move, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Portuguese.

Lorenzo. MARQUEE. Jan, n.-Several
Portuguese who were on Their way 10
ioin the Beers have been intercepted by
The frontier Police. Nohosly. in future
will he allowed TO pass the border With
ont permit from the governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Tanner Attacks Cullom.

Chicago, Jam 1.-THE Tribune to-
morrow will print a long interview with
Governor Tanner in which the Governor
makes Il bitter personal attack upon
Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom. Governor
Tanner declared the Senator has never
been known to do anything of advantage
TO Republican politics and that he has
betrayed all those who ever befriended
him,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Ocmulgee Water Power Deal.

Macon, Ga. Jan. Negotiations are
pending betweenMr. Walter d. Lamar
Of Macon, and Eastern capitalists for the
sale of the water power ON the Ocmulgee
above Flovilla. The property is capable
of developing $500 horse power and it
is the purpose to erect Il great cotton mall
there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12

Yesterday the steamship Auchenarden
sailed from Brooklyn for Cape Town.
East London and Pora Natal. Besides an
immense cargo of provisions, flour and
grain. she carries thirty troop horses and
fifty transport mules.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
H.AVEI.BURG.
ctino Assistant SIrreeo

Acting ASSISTANT SurgtOn.
Some weeks ago cases Of the plague
were said to exist at Santos. Brazil. 1t
was from Santos that the ship Taylor
with a cargo of coffee arrived at New
York some time ago and was refused per-
mission to land.
Prompt measures will be taken by
the Marine Hospital Service to prevent
the introduction of the disease into the
ports OF the United States by means or
any vessels that may leave the Brazil
ian ports.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12

Lewis Tolghman. New York lad
twelve years old, who was kidnapped in
that city nearly two years ago, was To-
Gated near Tennille. Ga. Wednesday,
and brought to Augusta Yesterday by
his father ON thier way back home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Census Supervisor Named.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE President
today nominated Andrew j. :. Thomas
as census supervisor for the fourth dis
trict of South Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
26 Cotton Mills Built in Mexico.

City of Mexico. Jan. 11.-Twenty six
cotton mills have BEEN built i'll this cOlln-
TRY during the last year and new mills
are being pushed to completion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12

On the best authority it is stated that
the rumor that Senator Mallory, of Flor
ida would resign is absolutely untrue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12
Or. THOMAS M. JORDAN
Physician and Surgeon.
PHONES - & 1874.

In general practice eighteen years
Offices, Tucker Building. Room 505.
and residence 532 North Wilmington
street. All calls promptly answered
day or night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-12

bad and indifferent-bu wherever you go,
among rich or poor, you'll always find
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-06

,'Wentioned' as an Available Cam
didate for vice President
wisconsin ncpubilcana Thlnh che
Gallant Major Wouid stake Uoed
Run nnd. tf Elected. spien-
ava Ometai.

Gov Edward Scoheld OF Wisconsin,,
who has been proposed for vicc lfs.
idential candidate on The rcmnlrnn
national ticket has all ihe qnalihca,
lions usually demanded in "a good
man for the placr' hesides mnn}
sterling qualities aud aOlluiss wh'en
as vice president hr would NOT he
called upon to show.
Wisconsins governor says the Gilt
caro Times Herald is one of those
men whose an around capacities ht
them for almost AMY station u life
In career ranging FROM The humble.
though very necessary, position of
printers devil" 10 the oliice of a
country newspaper to that OF chief
executive of the great state or Wiscon.
sin. Mai Scofeld has always been able
10 do the right thing at the right time.
His political life has been quite brief,
but very successful lie never sought
an Office. but offices have bern brought
10 him. and. like The good citizen that
he is. he has never refused 70 serve
the people and has always appreciated
the honor which he believed was hon
estly intended to confer on him
Thus. in 1889 when thr people Of
the Oconto district desired him TO
come to the capital as The guardian Of
their interests in Tie capacity of stare
senator, he accepted the trust in the
spirit that rendered il. and did NOT re-.
fuse to return wheu he was asked TO
dc so for the ncNt term. iu 1894 his
friends desired thai he should Try for
governor. and he went before the con.
vention lie was defeated IL is true.
but then he received more votes than
any ether OF the unsuccessful candi.
dates. and in 1896 be WAS nominated
and elected and reelected in 1895
Gov. Scode.d has devoted most OF his
life 10 business and has.heen iugularly
successful in his line, His tirst attempt
at earning living was in the capani-