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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
JOHANNESBURG IS
CLOSE BEFORE HIM
Roberts Army is Now Cros-
sing the VaaI.
ALL WILL GET OVER TODAY
So the Expert, Spenser Wilkinson,
Has Figured Cut.
TWO MARCHES THEN TO JOHANNESBURG
The Beers Must Either be Enyeloped, There or
Go, Says Wilkinson. He Thinks No
Serious Resistance Can be
Made at Pretoria.
So the Expert, spenser Wilkinson,
Has Figured Cut.
TWO MARCHES THEN TO JOHANNESBURG
(By the Associated Press J

London, May Northumberland
seat of war in South Africa for the As
ISOLATED Press, says:
Lord Roberts is keeping q tight haGf
on all kilograms, in order not 10 disclose
his moves. After occupying RhenoSter
he pushed his left wing at once toward
Pary's, where the Vaal River was crossed
en- Thursday. The whole army seems TO
have changed it's direction TO the let as
General Hamilton's original right wing
was today at Boschbank, half way from
Pary's to the railway bridge at Viljoel's
Drift. which is being watched T. PCb-
erts' scouts.
Genera Hamilton probably crossed
the Vaal today, assisted, if necessary, by
q march up the river of the force that
crossed at Pary's. The whole force plob-
ably will be across the Vaal by S'rnday
afternoon. Johannesburg then will be
two marches distant.
Il suppose that Lcrd Roberts will push
on General Hamilton and perhaps Cen
eral French to turn the Beers, while Cen
erals Tucker and POle-CareW Will att%@':
in front.
THE Beers, as usual, must either be
en%veloped or go. Very special eXerti,ns
will be made to cut off their retreat, as
Lord Roberts is now determined to cap
ture them if possible. He relies fully OIL
Ian Hamilton, whose combination of fire
and prudence justities every confidence.
If the Beers escape toward Pretoria,
Roberts will likely follow swiftly and be
at Pretoria in less than a week.
THE Beers say that they have re-
taken Hebron. General Roberts Will
which, l think. he will not wait to repair
before going to Pretoria.
General Butler. at Laing's Mel is
eight or nine marches from johannesburg.
supposing that the road is clear. Rob
erts' advance must make the Beers at
Vclksrust uneasy, and so will facilitate
Buffers advance.
General Hunter when at Mafeking Will
be eleven marches from Pretoria, and it
is impracticable, therefore, for the Boars
to make any serious resistance at Pre-
toria, where to wait would mean to be
hemmed in between three British armies.
The BOer plan is to retreat TO the
Gutenberg hills, which would postpone.
but not avert the catastrophe. but tie
condition and strength of the BOer forces
after the coming weeks operations re-
mainto be seen. Possibly the difficulties
of supply may compel General Roberts to
pause on the Vaal and repair the railway
thus giving time to General Butler and
General Hunter to invade the Transvaal.
! fancy, however, that Lord Roberts will
prefer the bolder course and try and end
this war right now"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
AMERICANS IN PARIS IN WANT.
Had Just Enough to Take Them There, and Can
Find No Work.

Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press
Paris, May pa number of unfortun-
ate cases of suffering are coming under
the notice of the American officials in
Paris. Many bright. energetic young
Americans, having just sufficient means
to transport them here, and being anXi-
Gus to see the exposition, came with the
idea OF finding some small occupation
which would provide them with the
means OF existence during Their stay.
There is no false pride about them, but
they are willing to accept even mental
employment such as selling newspapers,
backing boots and hawking exposition
tickets. They have, however, met with
unexpected obstacles. They find every
outlet hedged about with red tape regu-
lations CT prejudice against the employ
ment OF foreigners.
Newspaper stands are accorded only
to pensioners and a license for boot
backing is practically unobtainable, ow-
ing to the interminable period occupied
by the preliminaries TO the application.
Some boys attempted to gain a pittance
by selling exhibition tickets at a profit of
two cents each, but their efforts were
stif1ed by the interference Of the French
competitors who are able to draw all in
tending purchasers except Americans and
Englishmen by proclaimng the Americans
as foreigners.
Now that all the national paviliOns in
the Rue des Nations nave been opened to
the public, a comparison of the artistic
effect Of our own building with that of it's
~neighbors is undoubtedly unfavorable to
the former. While the general external
appearance is a matter of architectural
taste, the nudity of it's interior ELECTS the
hardest criticisms. The baroness OF the
first floor will be relieved by the erection
CT a center piece Of palms and flowers,
which will be encircled by an upholstered
s%ettee; the floor tself will probably be
renewed, brighter tinted carpets placed
On the stairs and the balustrades cover
ed with velvet and other decorative mod
ifcatiCns will be taken with a view to
Tighten the general effect.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
ARMY OFFICERs'sEXPENsEs.
Report From Dvais, Porto Rico, Sent to the
Senate by Root.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, May 26.-Secretary Root
sent to the Senate today in response to
inquiry a report from General Davis,
Governor General CT Porto Rico. relating
to Expenses Of army officers in Porto
Rico. According to the report there has
been but small expenditure for quarters,
furniture, carriages, etc. and these only
such as were absolutely necessary.
The Governor General reports that
when General Brooke took possession Of
the executive residence he paid 50. 500
for the furniture in the building. He
says that no sum has been paid from any
public fund for officers supplies. An ex-
ira salary was allowed only in one in
stance, that Of Assistant Surgeon Croft.
who was detailed as a member of the
Board Of Education, and also of the Board
of Health. AS assistant surgeon he was
paid ST, 500 per year and 500 per month
additional for other services from the in
sular fund. This arrangement has, how
ever, been terminated and DR.. Croft is
now receiving SO, 900 a year from the in
sular government as acting commissioner
of education.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
The Chowan Baptist Association.
elizabeth City Economist

We dropped in upon the ChOwan Bap-
fist Association, assembled in this place,
Wednesday morning. and We were pleas
ed that We went there. The association
was well attended by delegates, the audi
ence was large and attractive and the
discussions were very interesting. Inc
subjects discussed were ministerial edu-
cation and the Thomasville Orphanage.
The education Of young men 10 the MIN
istry Of the Baptist Church was the sub
ject of Il report Of a committee appointed
for that purpose. After the report was
submitted MIR. f. F.. Aydlett Ohe Mod
eratCr) enquired i any one had anything
10 say. when DR.. Jptn Mitchell. formerly
Of BERTHE county, bul now OF Wake For
est, chairman Of the Associations
Board Of Education, arose and delivered
an address full OF power, facts and in
formation relating TO ministerial educa-
ion. DR.. Mitchell is one of our old
friends, who has the distinction Of being
considered the best man in the world
a very rare compliment which we will
not undertake to c~ontrovert, in his case.
He is a sturdy built, stocky old man,
having passed the scriptural limit OF
three-score and ten, but speaks with
power, emphasis and vigor and we trust
he may have many years in store, in
which to bless and benefit mankind. He
was followed by Mr.. Caddell, Of the
biblical Recorder" in an original and
fOrcible speech in advocacy Of an edu-
Gated ministry. He argued that numbers
of membership could never supply the
necessity of an educated ministry in CIV.
ing force and influence to the denOmina-
ton. After the conclusion of his speech
he called the roll of the churches for
contributions and pledges to the educa-
tiOnal fund, to which there was q liberal
response from all the churches repre-
scented. But the speech of the AssOcia-
ton on Wednesday was that of Mr.. Ar
chic Johnson, representing the Baptist
Orphanage at Thomasville. 1t abOunded
in argument, ~eloquence, good strong
sense, opposite incident and illustration,
and everything that goes to make up q
fOrcible speech. If we had not heard
AycOck lately we would say that Archie
Johnson was the finest orator in North
Carolina. And what is strange in his
case is that he is a newspaper editor
tCharity and Children) and the general
ers, and Archie Johnson is both. Nature
to him was a kind and liberal benefactor
in her gifts. We beg TO suggest his name
as a candidate for Gubernator when Ay-
cocks term expires. We were the earli-
est (they say) to mention Aycock's name
for the place, and now, if johnson should
some day be G~ubernator, the Economist
would be among the prophets and not a
false prophet, and it's friends will please
make a note of it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
Bill ArIp,'s Aetter.
He Says the Whole World is Drssatisfa
Trouble Always on Hand.

Kibler, who Wen tn N...
Eleventh United State
airy. troop X. Can an.Gaf.
mind? She gets no answer -.
Oh. these dear. old long.
ers. Their grief is a bss..-
conquest or imperiali~m.
that way with u boy .r ....
mothers could not hear fran.
officers Of every company ......
CURED To make a report al ...
once a month TO his pargn..
guardian.
Wen, our State ana c1u...
is G and now We viii ls..
til the next one. | voted
county officers and Only -..
were nominated. | reckon
srandchild was right when
dress On wrong side before
haven't got very much sense. HAM,.
But then | console myself with ..
tural injunction. Follow not ,..
TO do evil. III go Il in the ..-.
pick Strawberries awhile and .-
calm and serene. Irr ,
=. S.-As to that hat quest.
churches, it can be proven r.I..
by ST. Paul, but he had no N.r. ..
vised people not 10 marry. ] G..
slider him good authority.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
PLAGUE AMONG THE TRANSFERS.
Four Suspected Cases. Government Corral at
Manila Guaranteed.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Manilo, May 26.-The Government cor
raj at Manila has been quarantined.
There aref our suspected cases of bu-
bonic plague among the transfers, who
arel wing in filthy dwellings which Will
be burned.
Since the murders on board the steam
or Eel CanO by the native crew coast
wise captains have been fearful of repe-
tltions of the tragedy and haver eGuested
the authorities to furnish soldier guards
TOR their steamers, which has been de-
cllned. Three commercial steamers are
now in the bay, their Spanish CAPTAINS
refusing to sail unprotected, and Others
intend initiating them. The authorities
have returned to the captains their re-
v%olvers, Of which they were recently do
prived.
Colonel Padilla, the rebel governor of
Nueva Ecija, was captured during the
recent fighting at Nueva Eciia and is
now in Jail here.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
HOUSE COULDN'T HOLD.THEM.
Hon. E. w. Pou Spoke to a Great Crowd at
Nashville.

Especial to the News & Observer.)
Nashville, n. c., May 26.-We are hay
ing hne times here in old Nash, and
some good work is being lone for the
amendment.
There was a great ~assemblage of naopIe
gathered together at Mount Pleasant YES
terday to see and hear the closing exer-
clses of that school. Every one present
was we'll paid for having gone. For
besides the elegant entertainment given
ny the school there was a great speech
upon the Constitutional Amendment
from an educational standpoint, delivered
by Mr.. E. w. Pou.
The Grove was SO large that the house
though commodious, would not hold the
people, and everybody being so anxious
10 near the speaker, a temporary stand
was constructed and the men stood
"hlle Mr.. Pou spoke to them. The
speech did great and lasting good. and 7
1eel assured that its influence will spread
funtll 1t has converted many that did not
near the eloquent appeal.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
TO INDUCE BOERs TO EMIGRATE.
Movement on Foot to Get Them to Settle in the
South.
.(By the Associated Press.)

TBy the AssOciated Press.)
New York, May 26.-The Evening Post
says today:
a movement is now on foot under the
supervision Of several of the large rail
roads OF the South to induce the Beers
10 settle in certain sections of the South.
The general prevalence Of the belief that
the war in the Transvaal can last but a
little while longer has given an impetus
10 the project to encourage the settle
ment in some Of the Southern States
those of the Beers who will not submit to
Reconstruction under English dominion.
1t is reported in railroad circles that
definite plans are being shaped to further
the possible exodus of Beers to this
country
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
Kenly Academy Commencement.

Kenly, n. c., Nav ~
The commencement exercises Of E.-
Academy, from present indications. prom
ises to be of high order.
The program is as follows:
Thursday evening, May 31-E.cr-
by Primary Department.
Friday morning. June 1-Litcrarg ht
dress by Pro j. O. Atkinson. OF JET.
College.
Friday afternoon-Socicty repro. aa
tive and Graduating Glass Cuisine l.
~partment).
Friday evening-Drama, "Out io 81.
Streets and debate.
Following are the society rcprcaoE"
tives:
Prilologian-J. r. Woodland. Pine Lcs..
n. c., subject. "Stick-to-it-ive-uoes p
7. Banks, Kadar, y. c.. subject, "A ka.
on a Log w. e. Hales, Pikevillc. n I
subject, The Man of the Future.
Thalian-Miss Emma Matthews. .BIe,.s
=. G., subject, "Labor-saving Machine
ry; Miss Lucy Talton, Pikevillc. n D.
subject, Education During the I"
Century, Miss Lily Pair, Abcls. s.. g.
subject, Present Methods of CemH"a
cation"
u. t. Perkins, Pikeville. y. G.. WI.. ~.
liver the valedictory Grafton.
Following are the graduate i'm .
business department.:
Is. D.. Perkins, Pikeville, y. e.
Miss Blanche Montague, COZ. ."E
n. c..
ID. I. Perkins, Pikeville, y. G.
f, T.. Banks, Kadar. n. c.
MISS Lucy Talton, Pikeville. y.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
st. Johns Day at the Oxford Orphan
Asylum.

Hon. A. NJ. Waddell, of 81. i
Lodge, No. /, \. f. e A. NJ. WiluI".
VIII deliver the address at the o,.
ton of St Johns Day by the Ma.
North Carolina, Saturday. June ~
ne %eautiful Oxford Orphan 49,
grounds Col. Waddell is one o..
strongest, most eloquent speaker a.
state lie is patriotic, c~ourageOus.
1t IS expected and earnestly desir.
people from all over North Caro-.
great numbers, Will attend this -
ton. 1t is always a pleasant o.
An attractive feature Will be q
Dasket picnic, which was so sat..
n enjoyable last year.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum is n."
ing for 220 destitute, homeless. or
boys n girls. Visit this instit.-.
your interest in and efforts in os
Us work cannot fail TO be incTea
1t is expected that railroads W.. Pa
special rates, which will be ana"
later.
W HICKS r
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
Cromwell's Court Was a Model 1T
Purity.
oliver Cromwell by Theodore Rcose-
welt. in the June S%cribner's.)

! o Ci"ih"eil, by theodore RCose-
welt. in the June Scribner's.
Meanwhile the tone of his court was :.
model OF purity and honesty. Alone
among the courts of Europe in that 900
under Cromwell no man could rise who
was profllgate in private life, or corrunt
IN public life. How he had risen sociaIlv
IS SHOWN by the fact that his remaining
o~aughtefs now married into the nobility,
Ills domestic relations were excention-
ally tender and beautiful, and his prief
at the loss of his mother and his fovo
rite daughter-his f~ayorite son was al
ready dead-was very great. His letters
ietters should be. He explains that he
let'efs shoul'i be. He expla ms that he
does not grudge them 'laudable recrea-
sion' nor honorable carriage in them
does emphatically protest against ..n,eas-
ure and self-satisfaction being made tho
business Of a mans life" INC
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
FATAL ACCIDENT AT sALISBUE
Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer
Salisbury, May 25.-Eugene Gro"
OF DR.. J. A. Grouse, Of Elon Cole
Killed here about $50 O'Clock ton
a passenger train. Young Croua'
passenger en- route from Hickory
College. He was very much into
when he reached here. He boar.
II, the north bound train between
lotte and Richmond, which Wa
the siding to allow No. 50 to pa
MI. rouse was standing on '.'
form when his train moved up
siding. When the Kerr street 0'
was reached he was seen 10
backwards between the first and
class coaches. The rear car par7'
MS chest, crushing it in and oil"
managing him. a letter from Ms
was found in his pocket. His ta'"'
at once notified, and the body I."
the hands of an undertaken.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
ODELL STABBED
Hope Davis, a Discharged
Operative, His Murderer.
Davis Persisted in Coming 10 Southern MI.
0'DeII Ordered Him Out. Trsgey,
Followed. Davis in Jail.
(By the Associated Pres

Charlotte, \. G., May 25.-J. l.. 0L..
boss of the weave room of tn ~a.t.-
Cotton Mills at Bessemer City. \. g. ".
thiS afternoon stabbed and a[mu-t .
stantly killed by Hope Davis. a dI-en.r.
ed operative. Davis persisted i'm r.-.-
ing to the mill and was ordered u. .
O'Dell, whereupon he drew a Rn.s. IL.
stabbed O'Dell in the throat s|oler..- ..
jugular vein. 0Dell staggered 81 ia
steps in the direction of a drug store .n
fell dead. He is a nephew of j. VI. UU#
the mill man OF Concord.
Davis escaDed. but was captured ~
Jailed at $50 tonight. Fceliug ag.u
him runs high.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
CAPT. G. L. MORTON oR.sTATE SENATOR
Tenth District Senatorial Convention Nomina-
ties Him by Acclamation.
ESPECIAL to News and Observer

Especial 70 News and ObserVer.)
Wilmington, n. c., May 26.-The Tenth
district Senatorial convention met here
at loon today. George H. Bellamy. of
Brunswick, was made permanent chair
man. Upon motion of Col. F. W. Kerch-
ner, Capt Geo. l.. Morton, was nominated
by for the State Senate
There were no contests, and the conver-
ticn was harmonious.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
Federal Veterans Entertained
(By the Associated Press.

Richmond, Va, May GA party of
about 100 veterans Of the Army of tho
Potomac, with ladies and friends. arrived
IN richmond from Fredericksburg this
morning and were the guests of the Con-
federate camps of this city.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29

The Red Men Of this city are to RIM
an excursion on next Wednesday TO
FnQuay Springs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29
Democratic Ticket in Vance.
Especial to the News and Observer

Especial to the News and Observer
Henderson, n. c., May 26.-The county
Democratic convention today was the
largest and most enthusiastic ever held
here. A splendid ticket was nominated.
The ticket is as follows: For legislature
w. B. Daniel; sheriff, E. A. Powell: reg
lister, X. w. Edwards: treasurer. |. c..
Bobbittt. Vance will elect this ticket
and go for the amendment.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29

me end of the busy little hoe ;s .
usually a painful one. Z" ="
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29

Many q sick mans life hangs in the
balance of the druggist.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-05-29

absolutely pure milk isn't necessarily
Of the first water.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03
from Washington,
How a Little Boy Was Saved!

Washington, d. c." When our
boy was about 16 months old he broke
out with rash which was thought TO
be measles. In few days he h.ha
swelling on the left side OF his meek
and it was decided to be mumps. He
was given medical attendance for
about three weeks when the doctor
said II was scrofula and ordered a
salre. He wanted to lance the sore,
but would not let him and continued
giving him medicine for about four
months when the bunch broke in two
places and became running sore.
Three doctors said it was scrofula and
each ordered blood medicine. a
neighbor told me of q case somewhat
Nke our bsby's which was cured by
Hoods Sarsaparills. l decided to
give it to my boy and in short while
his health improved and his neck
healed so nicely that stopped giving
him tho medicine. The sore broke
out again, however, whereupon l again
gave him Hoods Sarsapnrilla and its
persistent use has accomplished com
plete cure" Mrs. NETTIE CHASE,
~ X ST., N. +.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

A situation involving some tension
has arisen out OF a conflict of inter-
ests between the live stock companies
and the frontier settlers. The com
panies wish to continue their occupan-
cy Of the great plains of the West as
cattle ranges. and are urging the gov
ernment to lease them to the highest
bidders. The settlers wish the lands
subdivided for homes and farms, and
protest that they shall still be held
open to individual purchase or to pri
vate entry under the homestead law,
which gives 100 acres to each actual
occupant who makes certain improve
ments. The governor of Nebraska in
vites other Western governors to
conference in the interest of the set
tiers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

Details OF the sudden eruption from
the central crater of Mount Etna, last
July. are gradually coming to light
through scientific reports. One of the
most striking phenomena of the out
break was the formation of an "erup-
tive pine" or "cloud-tree" directly
above the crater. A famous example
of these volcanic smoke-trees is that
which was seen standing over Vesu-
vius during the destruction of Pom
peii. But Etna is a far mightier and
loftier volcano than Vesuvius. The
verge of its great crater is nearly H.
900 feet above sea level, and the
"eruptive pine" last July rose more
than 10000 feet above the crater. 1t
was finally blown off by the wind, hid
ing the sun as it drifted away in an
elongated black cloud.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

Tie manager of an immense business
declares that it costs his house twenty
thousand dollars year simply to cor
-. errors in invoices and other pa
pers-mistaKes uuo .o Door writing and
poor English, for which employees are
responsible. Some stenographers
need but the idea to turn out the per-
feet letter." said he. while others are
a means of grace because they try the
patience" The money lost because of
Ignorance and carelessness in that sin
gle house would pay the salaries OF a
considerable body of teachers in sec
ondary schools whose pupils are sup
posed to learn how to write plainly and
speak correctly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

Kidding the heart of malice does not
in itself free the hands from cruelty.
A man may act cruelty from malice,
but he may act Just as cruelty from
sheer coldness. He that would be kind
must not only be delivered from the
spirit OF hate. he must be filled with
the spirit of love. If the hands are
never to be cruel. the heart must never
be cold.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

In the enterprising city of Buenos
Ayres automobile carriages are no
uncommon sight, il the form both OF
private vehicles and of delivery wa
sons. Cycle roads now radiate from
Buenos Ayres to a distance of sixty
and seventy miles in the surrounding
country. and under the care of the Ar
gentins Touring club these roads are
reserved for the use of bicycles and
automobiles
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-03

A young missionary far in the inte-
rior of China received for baptism lit
tie child. The name given was Moo
Dee, SO unusual combination that
the minister asked it's origin. Il have
heard OF your man of God, Moo Dee.'
was the reply. In our dialect Moo
means love and Dee God. 1 would have
my child. too, love God" Mr.. Moody
was not Chinese, but his name told
In that language the secret of his life.