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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
rHE NEWS AND OBSERVER SATURDAY MORNING APRI2 1900

demanded are credited with checking
business. The pressure of heavy sup
plies is responsible for the slight weak
ening shown in the price of raw sugar this
week, while the refined market remains
unchanged. Weather influences are again
reflected in the market for dairy pro-
ducts, which has weakened under large
receipts.
Wheat, including -four, shipments for
the week aggregate 3,S9S,451 bushels,
against 2,S96,653 bushels last week; q
49,, 959 bushels in the corresponding
week of 1899: 1892, 1O6 bushels in 1898;
/ .654 668 bushels in 1897, and / ,2S6, 400
bushels in 1896.
aSince July 1st, this season, the ex-
ports of wheat aggregate 157. 1904, 547
bushels. against 1913, 1862, 119 bushels last
year. and 1871 500, 636 bushels in 1S97-9s
"Corn exports for the week aggregate
3.15S, TAT bushels, against 2799, 444 bushels
last week 1901 $40 bushels in this week
a year ago; $685. S2 bushels in 1898;
4.769315 bushels in 1897, and S91,206 in
1896.
'Since July list, this season, corn ex-
ports aggregate 166,0S1, 1896 bushels,
against 137,O47,744 bushels during the
same period q year ago, and 147, 133,325
bushels in 1S97'9S.
Business failures in the United States
for the week number 161, as compared
with 152 last week 1877 a year ago; 224
in 1898; PIG in 1897, and 240 in 1896.
Business failures in Canada for the
week number 10 as compared with 30 las
week; 80 in this week year ago and 8
in 1896"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE NEAR
RALEIGH.

BY virtue of a decree of the Superior
court of Wake county, made in the case
of Ellen jackson ct ais eX parte, we will,
on Monday, April 23d, 1900. at IL ms
at the court house door of Wake county.
sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the
valuable tract of land known as THE
Felt land" situated on Walnut creek,
one mile east of the city. This tract
con aims 200 acres and will be 81 la in
four lots. and then as a whole. and the
manner of sale which brings most money
will be reported for confirmation. Plot OF
the lots can be seen at our offices.
large part of this land is 10 original
growth of pine, oak anti liclat rs. and Is
the best timbered land near Raleigh,
much of this land is heavily tnbered.
This sale is made for assets and for
the purpose of division of the property
amongst the heirs.
s. G.. RYAN,
J. II. FLEMING,
Commissioners.
Raleigh. March oath. 1900
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
TOTAL NET RECEIPTS.

New York, April 20.-The following are
the total net receipts of cotton at all
ports since September 1st, 1899:
Galveston, 1867 ,0551; New Orleans, L.
III ,694; Mobile, 1877, 743; Savannah, 1,044,
ass; Charleston, 253, 023: Wilmington, ga
O78; Norfolk, 367,93; Baltimore, S4.09S;
New York, 94,S10; Boston, 1O1,57S; New
port News, 15,O27; Philadelphia, 1921;
90,437; Port Arthur, SO 100:
III 500. Total, 66121 ,045 bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
Total Bank Clearings.

New York April 20-The total bank
ciearings at the principal cities of the
United States for the week ending April
18th were $1,725S67 $50; a decrease Of
II per cent.
Outside of New York. 1914, ga, 74S; de-
crease IL per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

H. Clark. Chauncey, Ca, says De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him Of
piles that had afflicted him for twenty
years. 1t is also a speedy cure for skin
diseases. Beware of dangerous counter
fets. Bobbitt Wynne Drug Co., w. II.
King. Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. The formula is plainly printed
on each package. 1t is simply Iron and Quinine
in a tasteess form and is compounded in cor.
rect proportions. The reason imitators do not
advertise their formula is because they know
you would not buy their medicine if you knew
its ingredients. Groves is the original, and is
the only chill and fever remedy sold throughout
the entire malarial section of the United States
No cure. no pay. Price soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
.oE A GOOD BEGINNING

Cometh a good end" When you take
Hoods Sarsaparila TO purify your blood
you are making good beginning, and
the good end will be health and happiness.
This medicine cures all humorS of the
blood creates a good appetite, overcomes
that tired feeling and imparts vigor and
vitality to the whole system. 1t is
Americas Greatest Blood Medicine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-10-10

(C0ntInued on 9th page.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
ACTION IS DELAYED
ON THE AGREEMENT
officials Desire Information
on Anglo German Alliance.
JOHNsHERMAN'sF FUNERAL

Honorary PalIbearers Selected and
Invitations Sent Government
Ready to Renew Negotiations For
the Danish West Indies.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-It is not the
purpose Of the state department to act
upon the action contained In the British
German agreement respecting China
and give it its further adherence for
several days at least.
The subject is one of sufficient i'm
portance to warrant careful considera-
tion and especially is it desirable that
some further light be shed upon the
third clause Of the agreement before tho
United States acts, though it is not
doubted that at least qualified adhe1-
ence will be given.
The department. Is In correspondence,
by cable with Minister Oonger, who is
advising it freely of the various propo-
sitions that arise before the body of
ministers resident at Picking, who are
now,in conformity with the terms of tho
French note, consulting with the object
OF beginning negotiations with the Chi.
nese government.
- 1t cannot be gathered, however, that
any marked progress has been accom-.
plished up to this moment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
SELLING THE COTTON RAPIDLY
Farmers of Texas Are Satisfied With
ANY Price.

Mr.. Henry L Davis is just IN re-
ceipt of letter from his son, Mr.. Will
Davis, an old Americus boy who is
making a success of life in Texas. Mr.,
Davis writes that the farmers out there
have made good cotton crop, and are
selling it right along at 81 cents. Cot
ton is made in Texas at half the ex-
pense paid by Georgia farmers, and the
Texans are delighted at the idea of
getting 81 cents Picking costs from
rs cents to 81. % per hundred out there,
this being the greatest item OF expense
in making the crop. The heavy daily
receipts IN Texas, by the way, is the
cause of the recent slump in prices
here and elsewhere,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
For Mayor.

To the citizens OF Americus. At the
earnest solicitation of my personal
friends, and many acquaintance rep
'resenting the various commercial and
industrial interests of our city, / have
determined to become candidate for
the Mayoralty of Americas. subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
which will doubtless be ordered In
due time.
My former record as Mayor of the
city, together with my long residence
as citizen, trust will obviate the
necessity of personal canvass, which
business engagements would scarcely
permit at this time; so that take this
method of announcing my candidacy,
and earnestly ask the consideration
and support of the people.
If elected, / pledge a conservative,
economical and busir ess-like admin
istration, devoted to every best inter-
est of the entire city and It's. eEs8pies
Respectfully, JNo, b. PEnDER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Gold dust has rendered many man
blind to his duty.
1t Happened in a Drug store


zone day last winter lady came to
my drug store and asked for brand of
cough medicine that did not have in
stock" SIS s Mr.. G. R. Grancin, the
popular uggist of Ontario. N. Y.
'She was disappointed and wanted to
know what cough preparation [ cor d
recomn I'D. / said to her that could
freely ommend Chsmberl MS Ooue b
Remed and that she could take bot Q
of tAe remedy and after giving it fair
trie if she did not find it worth the
money bring back the DO Gle and l
would refund the price pal n the
course of day or two the lady came
back in comp Anv wi friend in need
of cou Oh medicine aud advised her to
buy bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
NEEDY. consider that very good
recommendation for the remedy" 1t
is for sale by Dodson's Pharmacy and
J. r. Hudson's Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
HONORARY PALLBEARERs.

Diplomatic Corps Invited to Attend
MIR. Sherman's Funeral
WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-The following
is the complete list of the honorary pail
bearers for the funeral of former Secre-
tary of State John Sherman tomorrow.
Secretary Hay, Secretary Gage, JUS
tice Harlan of the supreme court, Ad-
miral Dewey, General Nelson A. Miles,
ex-senator J. D. Cameron. Mr.. j. A.
Kasson of the state department., Judge
Bancroft Davis, Senator Hawley and
Myron M. Parker Of this city.
The family of Mr.. Sherman have sent
personal invitations for the service In
this city to such members of the diplo-
matte corps as have left cards at the
house. Owing to the fact that Mr..
Sherman was not at the time Of his
death connected with the state depart
ment it is impossible for the department
to issue a general form of invitation to
the diplomatic corps to attend the fu-
neral services. The funeral train will
leave for Mansfield at $3.50 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon.
DIR. W. a. Lewis, Lawrenceville, Va,
writes: 81 am using Kodol Dyspepsia
cure in my practice among severe cases
of indigestion and find it an admirable
remedy" Many hundreds of physi'
clans depend upon the use of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure in stomach troubles. 1t
digests what you eat, aud allows you TO
eat all the good food you need, provid-
ing you do not overload your stomach.
gives instant relief and a permanent
cure. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Many black hat is an example Of
darkness that be felt.

The progressive nauons or the world
are the great food consun 'ng nations.
Good food we'll digested gives strength.
If you cannot digest all you eat, you
need Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests
what you eat. You need not diet your
self. 1t contains all of the digestsnts
combined with the best known toniCs
and reconstructives. 1t willeven digest
all classes of foods in a bottle. No other
preparation will do this. 1t instantly
relieves and quickly cures all stomach
troubles. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUBURB.
Tales of the Town Told in Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of News
That TRANSFERRED Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.
Huylers-fresh shipment INST in.
Hudson's Drug Store.

| Huylers-fresh shipment inst IN.
Hudson's Drug Store.
Only three more days to wait for the
circus. 1t seems long time indeed,
but our dreams of the elephant, the
zebra and ostriches will be none the
less irridesc mt.
Any enterprising citizen who will
establish a gondola line for Americus
streets can make more money than the
farmer who is selling cotton at pre-
vailing low prices.
When spot cotton dropped below 0
cents yesterday the man who held it
at II cents was really sorry. But he
will come out in the end If he only has
sufficient patience.
The pay train came yesterday and
went away, but it left the 500 or 400
employees of the company in Americas
several thousand dollars in pocket and
very happy besides.
The Baptist bazaar will soon be SUBJ
act of deep and pleasurable interest.
The Baptist ladies are hard at work,
and promise this year the finest en-
tertaInment yet given.
Wanted: several candidates for al
dermen. There are three places to be
filed on the board, but as yet no pa
triots have come forth as a sacrifice
for their coun+ry's good.
The courthouse contingent assembled
in solemn conclave yesterday morning
to settle the presidential contest. At
IL a. m. Bryan, coached by Marshal
Feag1n, was ten laps ahead.
Americas gardeners, that is, the
thrifty ones, are now luxuriating upon
fall vegetables, of which several va
rieties are growing finely. This conn
try of ours is indeed paradise.
The address at First Baptist church
tonight by Rev. W. NJ. Harris, of Gal
weston, himself witness of the recent
terrible storm there, will be interest
ing. The general public is invited.
The ladies and children will turn
out in full force for the matinee this
afternoon, beginning at $50 O'Clock.
A splendid program is promised.
Prices are: adults zoe, school chill
dren, 10c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Al Lite and Death Fight.

Mr.. W. A. Hines of Manch ter, Ia.
writing of his aim mira 1ulor' escape
from death, says: Exposure af I
me- les induced serious ldpg trouble,
which ended in Consumption 1 h.
free ent ner orrhsees and cor Thed mis-
End dfy. A. nv doctors 8; d / must
soon die. T. IN / b ran to used Kings
New Dis very Il Cor sumption, which
completely cured me. / word not be
without il even if it cost $500 bottle.
Hundreds have used it on my recon-
mendation and all it never falls to
cure throat, chest and lung Troubles. y
Regular size SOC and 81. I.ial bottles
free at E. j, Eldridge's drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
THIS "PAYMAsTER" IS POPULAR.
Large Audience Greeted Him Here
Last Night.

Last Night.
The second appearance of the eyer
popular Woodward Warren Company
last night was greeted by an audience
equally as large and enthusiastic as
that OF the evening previous and, il
possible, the play was even better.
Which is saying good deal of this
very excellent company.
The play "The Paymaster" was a
new one here and in this Guy Wood
ward and the entire cast excel. The
general verdict last night was one of
hearty approval.
The company will appear at matinee
this afternoon, presenting Mr.. Wood
wards new play "Mr. Young, of Utah
The prices of admission are 20 cents
for adults and ten cents for school
children. The closing bill tonight
will be Lost in London"
If you can attend the matinee do SO;
otherwise see "Lost in London" to-
night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

A new remedy for biliousness is now
on sale at Dodson's Pharmacy and J. r..
Hudson'e drug store. It is called
Ohamberlain's Stomache and Liver
Tablets. Itgives quick relief and will
prevent the attack if given as soon az
the first indication of the disease ap-
pears. Price, 25 cents per box. Sam
Piles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Infammatory Rheumatism Cured s.
Three DAYS.

MORTON L, HILL, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: My wife had Infiamatory Rheu-
matism in every muscle and joint, her
suffering was terrible and her body and
face were swollen beyond recognition;
had been in bed for six weeks and had
eight physicians but received no benefit
until she tried the MYSTIC CURE FOR
RHEUMATISM. 1t 2ava Immediate re-
lief and she was able to walk about in
thfee days. | am sure it saved herlife !"
Sold by E j Eldridge, Druggist, Ameri-
Gna Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Don't Be deceived or humbugged by
people who claim the discovery of some
hitherto r1known herb or root in
swamps, or on some mountain or prai-
RE, for the cure of kidney or bladder
troubles. Any doctor or druggist will
tell you that such claims are fraudulent.
FoIey's Kidney Cure simply contains
remedies that are recognized by the
most skillful physicians as best for these
complaints, so don't be credulous or
Foolish. Davenport Drug Co,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
GENTRY HAS NEW.
Show This Season Best Americas Has
Ever seen.

Prof. Gentry's Famous Dog and
Pony Show, enlarged to exactly twice
its former size, will exhibit under can
vas at FurIow Lawn Friday, Goth
at 2:3O and s p. m. Prof. Gentry &
show is the most entertaining exhibit
ton that exhibits under canvas, and
the recent addition of nearly hun
dred new acts and animals makes II
more enjoyable than ever. The tiny
baby elephants and the novel acts by
the monkeys, together with ali of the
old favorites, make the performance
vastly superior to anything ever seen
in this city. General admission.
Children loo. Adults Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
sent TO JAN For Contempt.

CLEVELAND. o., Dot. s3.-Judge Wing
of Uncommon pleas court today ordered
President D. B. Steur of the city council
sent to fail for contempt In refusing to
testify In the councilmanic bribery In
vestigation. The court held that the
council committee had full authority TO
compel witnesses to answer questions
and that If they refused to do so they
were guilty of contempt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

KINGSTON, r. l.. Oct 23.-John G..
Woolly, the prohibition candidate for
president, arrived here from Hartford
today, accompanied by Volney B. Cush-
ing and Samuel Dickie. An afternoon
meeting was held. after which the party
proceeded TO Providence for the night
meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

1t is we'll to know that DeWitFs
Witch Haz4l Salve will heal burn and
stop the pain at once. It will cure ecze-
ma and skin diseases and ugly wounds
and sores. It's certain cure for piles
Cor terfeiss may be offered you. See
that you get the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. w. a. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Do not get scared if your heart troub-
les you, Most likely you suffer from
Indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and gives the
wornout stomach perfect rest. 1t is the
only preparation known that completely
digests all classes of foods; that is why
it cures the worst cases of indigestion
and stomach trouble after everything
else has failed. It may be taken in all
conditions and cannot help but do you
good, W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
The Annetite Of a Goat

Is env1ed by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy, gives splendid appetite,
sound digestion and regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only 25c at j Ell
bridges drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

"For three days and nights I suffered
agony untold from an attack of cholera
mOrbus brought on by eating cucum-
bers," says M. E. Lowther, clerk of the
district court, Centerville, Iowa. 81
thought should surely die, aud tried a
dozen different medicines but all to no
purpose. sent for bottle of Cham
berlain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and three doses relieved me en-
tirely." This remedy is for sale by
Dodson's Pharmacy and j. R. Hudson's
Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

When you cannot sleep for coughing,
it is hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that you need few doses
of ChambeIlain's Cough Remedy to al
lay the irritation of the throat, and
make sleep possible. 1t is good. Try
it. For sale by Dodson's Pharmacy and
j. R. Hudson's Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Forturing skin eruptions, burns and
sores are soothed at once and promptly
healed by applying DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the best known cure for
piles. Beware of worthless count r.
feits. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Feelings of safety pervade the houses
hold that uses One Minute Cough Gre,
the only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results. 1t is infallible for
coughs, colds, Group and all throat and
lung troubles. 1t will prevent CON
sumption. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
A naked fact should be clothed in ap
propriate language.
Keller In Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by NEW
Great South American Kidney Cure. .
1t is a great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
dY. Sold by E. j. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

The editor of the Fordville, KY, Mis-
cellaneous, writes as postscript to a
business letter: "I was cured of kidney
trouble by taking Folev's Kidney
Cure" Take nothing else. Davenport
Drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
scet @ouy
WO1ey's 2UoytA. =
OOaSOn s
pha1.macu.
s, ectal Sale of
...0o12et Nrtlcle5.

We invite your special attention to
our line of Ladies' Pocket Books. We
have them in all the shades browns,
tans, light and dark grays, green and
blacks. Some are mounted with sterl-
ing silver, others with gold, and some
are plain. If you need one, we are
certain we can please you, for our
prices are low.
Gcntlemen's Purses
From 25c. to SIPS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Accidents happen to the most careful
as we'll as to the thoughtless. Be pre-
pared for them. Keep bottle of DR..
Tichenor's Antiseptic convenient. Only
SOC by all good druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Notice of Dissolution

The firm of Nix & Conan has this
day been dissolved, Geo. S. Nix pur-
chasing the interest of 9. r. Conan.
Geo. s. Nix will continue the business
at the same stand and assume all liza
bilities and collect all accounts.
GEO. s. Nix,
G. r. CONAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

If your cow is suffering with garget,
spoiled udder," use Dr.. Tlchenor's
Antiseptic freely. If is said to be very
fine remedy by those who have led it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Hypoerites frequently lay themselves
open to discovery by overacting their
of It's.
BRloHT's DISEASE.

High living. incompetence, exposure
and many other things bring on Bright
disease. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent Bright's disease and all other
kidney or bladder disorders if taken in
time. Take nothing else. Davenport
dug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
Suit For $40. 600 Damages.

COLUMBIA, 8. c., Oct 90. Contractor
Redmond, who was for time in charge
of the grading Of the Seaboard Air Line
terminus in this city. has brought suit
for $40, 900 against that road for alleged
breach of contract.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
In a 4O-Foot Launch.

LYONS, Ia, Oct 23.-J. E. Knight of
Derby, Conn, Frank Nohe and Owen
Tally of Chicago and Arthur Mullens of
Lyons left here today on their 40-fOot
gasoline launch Venice for a trip down
the Mississippi, across the gulf and up
the coast for Connecticut.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

Tnis is the season when mothers are
alarmed on account OF Group. 1t is
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure, which children like to take. W.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24

For sprains, dwellings and lameness
there ia nothing so good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try it, For sale by
Dodson's Pharmacy and j. r. Hudson's
Drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-10-24
HEALS THELuNGs

When suffering from raeking cough,
take dose of FoleY's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and a
warm, graz full feeling and healing of
the parts affected will be experienced.
Take no substitute. d venport Drug
Co.