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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
MISS CoNvERE OF CHARLOTTE.
F .rmer Nearly Frozen. The Carolina Brights
Cigarette Company.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(Speclal TO News and Observer
Wilson, N. c., Jan. Our people
are delighted to learn that Miss Con-
we're Jones, daughter of Col. Ham c.
Jones, of Charlotte, travelling under
the stage name of Miss Marion Convere,
is to be heard here on January 22nd in
MY Daughter-in-law'
Hon. Josephus Daniels and Josephus,
Jr., reached here Saturday to visit Mr..
Daniels mother The many friends of
the able editor of the News and Obser-
YER were delighted to greet him and
his son. Mr. Daniels left yesterday,
his son remained here.
Hon. Josiah Turner, of Hillsboro, the
editor of 1he Raleigh Sentinel in the
hot times of Gov. Holden, after the war,
is in the city on business. He is full
of interesting "Reminiscences of those
stormy times.
Hon. James e. Woodland, the Senator
from this district, left today for Raj
eigh. Hon. II. c. Conner goes tomor-
row.
Rev. A. P. Tyer, the new pastor of
. the Methodist Church here, who comes
to us from Main Street Church, Dur
ham, preached two strong sermons yes
terday, the one at night being especial
ly impressive. He is delighting his
charge.
Rev. II. B. Melton, the pastor of the
Christian Church, is i'll. Yesterday his
pulpit was ably filled by Rev. j. N.
Reynolds, of Virginia.
The new pastor of the Baptist Church,
Rev j. ]. Douglass, reached the city
last week from Winston with his wife,
and yesterday conducted his first SER
vices as pastor. He has created a very
fine impression by his courtesy and ex-
cellent preaching. He is a son of Hon. N.
G. Douglass, of Raleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Carr, the latter
of whom was Miss Sallie Herring, have
just returned from their bridal tour,
and left Saturday for a visit to relatives
at Clinton.
Mr.. Isaac Boyette, farmer living
near here, was found nearly frozen on
top of his wagon of tobacco a few
nights ago. Only energetic medical at
tention saved him.
Mr.. d. Il. Lucas, of Lucama, had a
big building. containing six barns of
tobacco burned last week.
Tobacco prices on the market here are
increasing.
The Carolina Brights Cigarette Com
pdhS are uo'lS thriving business.
The thousands of circulars scattered
here, the bill board offers etc, of the
American Tobacco Company have not
injured them. even though the trust
offers one extra package of cigarettes
for five old box fronts.
The question about the destruction
of the elm trees On account of the
trouble with their roots and the sewer
age is to be discussed at a meeting here
tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
CHARGE OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Arrest of Four Negroes at Greensboro, two For
Assault and Robbery
Especial to News and Observer,

Greensboro, N. c.. Jan. 7.--WilI Cald-
we'll, colored, lodged a complaint at police
headquarters this morning against Cicero
Mitchell and John York, two of his colored
friends, charging them with assault and
highway robbery. Caldwell claimed that
as he was passing along a street near the
Hucomuga Cotton Mills he was held up
at the point of a pistol in the hands OF
Mitchell, while York knocked him down
with pair of knucks and robbed him of
his purse and its contents, $3.50. Two
officers were sent to search for the rob
bers and found them in the eastern part
of the city gambling with Nathan Don
nell and Alfred Graves. All four of the
| negroes were arrested and locked up.
Two deputy sherffs went down to
Goshen, six miles from Greensboro, this
| morning and arrested a negro by the
name of Jim Headen, who was implicated
with his nephew, VIII Headen, in shooting
| Robert Causey some weeks ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
COSTS BUT LITTLE.
A Discovery for the Cure of Piles Which
May be Tried at Small Expense.

A Discovery for the Cure of Piles Which
May be Tried at Small Expense.
A pile cure which is painless and harm
less but which affords immediate reliei
and in most cases a complete cure in a
very short time. is sold by druggists I'M
der the name of Pyramid Pile Cure.
1t is in suppository form, to be APP
piled at night and it's regular use has
cured thousands of obstinate, long stand
ing cases, and it seems to be equally eff
fective in all the various forms of piles
whether itching, bleeding or protruding
The Pyramid Pile Cure allays the in
flammation and intolerabe itching, re-
duces the little tumors, and its astrin-
gent properties cause the enlarged blood
vessels to contract to a normal, healthy
condition.
A Baltimore gentleman relates his eX-
perience in these words:
cit affords me unusual pleasure to add
my endorsement to those of others rela-
tive to the really remarkable cures made
by the Pyramid.
Il was a sufferer for years until told
by fellow salesman of the Pyramid
Pile Cure.
~ mas SHIiloty SuiIu INT anu CiiSSi- :
fully send this for publication if you wish
to use it in that direction. l wish you
would send me one of your little books
on cause and cure of piles; l desire to
show it to some friends"
Any sufferer from piles may use the
Pyramid with certainty that it will give
instant relief and its regular use a per-
manent cure and the purifier assurance
that it contains no cocaine, morphine or
other metallic or mineral poison.
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Cure
at so cents per package.
A little book on cause and cure Of piles
will be mailed free by addressing the
Pyramid Drug Co.. Of Marshall Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
NOTICE NOTICE !

My wife, Lydia McRae, and our three
children. Josie. Mary Jane and Banny.
left my home October. the 29th, with John
McRae and his three children, all boys.
They are all probably in the same town.
My wife has warts on ends OF her fingers.
is thin and tall with scar on face. One
of the children, Mary Jane, has one land
burnt. McRae. with whom my wife and
children left. is about six feet high grey
spots on TOP Of bead Any information
about my wife and children will be re-
warded and thankfully received. Address,
FRANK MeRAE.
Raleigh. n, G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

startling incident, of which Mr. John
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: 81 was
in a most dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow. eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides. no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately. a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters;' and to
my great JOY and surprise, the first bot
tic made decided improvement. l CON
tinued their use for three weeks, and
am now well man. / know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of another
victim No one should fail to try them.
only % cts, guaranteed, at all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
FAVOR STATE ADOPTION.
Action Of Wilson County Teachers Association
on Text Books.
lspecial to News and observer.l

Wilson, n G., Jan THE Wilson
County Teachers Association was in SEES
sion here on Saturday and an able dis
cussion of addition and satisfaction was
INDUCED in. Later on there was full
and free discussion of the text books to
be used in the schools of North Caro-
ina. A vote was taken on the question
of State or county adoption, and the
teachers of Wilson county put themselves
on record as favoring State adoption.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
WARMER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Nap lleOn Macon's Mind Believed to Have Been
Temporarily Unbalanced.
Especial to News and observer.)

NDPCOIHI % 4NtWo dIIU ODStTNIT.y
Louisburg, N. c., Jan. 7.--Mr. Napol-
con Macon committed suicide at his
farm, about four miles from here yes
terday morning at about II o'clock
He shot himself in the head with a
pistol and died within short time He
was about 81 years old, farmer, and
was in fairly prosperous circumstances.
IT is thought that his mind was tenn
porarily unbalanced by reasons of some
physical trouble.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
DEATH OF CAPT E. S seal Es.
Brother Of the Late Governor Scales Dies at
Paris, Texas!
Especial to News and Observer.

NoFVVIdI % -NbWS dIIu OUotTVtT.J
Greensboro, N. c., Jan. News has
been received here of the death of Capt.
e. V. Scales, of Paris, Texas. Captain
Scales was brother of the late Governor
A. M. Scales and Col Junius T. Scales, of
this city, and was a well known and
prominent citizen of the Lone Star State.
The funeral Of the late S. W. Thornlow.
who died Friday night, took place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Thornlow's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs L. S. Davis, ar
rived at noon from Michigan.
revival meeting was yesterday begun
in the First Presbyterian church.
Rev. DR.. T. n. Ivey. editor of the Raj
eigh Christian Advocate, is in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Only Seven to Apply.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial TO News and Observer)
Chapel Hill, Jan. I've have taken a
poll of the senior law class at the Uni
versity. Only seven have decided to ap-
ply for license in February. We noticed
in your issue last Friday that Wake
Forest will only send six down, which
will make in all about fifteen that the
two law schools of the State will send
down. This will be the smallest number
OF applicants for many years. The twC
years regulation and the impression tina
the examination will be made tough,
has reduced the number of applicants
from this place over half.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
VOTES THE BONDS
One Hundred Thousand For
Complete Sewerage.
The Same Amount For General Street Improve
ment. The Proposition Voted on by
People Of Durham.
Especial 10 News and Observer.)

Durham, n. c., Jan. To-day was
election day and very quiet election
it was too. This election was ordered
by the city aldermen at iecent meet
ing. The board of aldermen having or
dered TO ascei tain whether the people
wanted complete sewerage system
and better streets Today the people
decided this question by voting 5000 900
in bonds, 100000 going to sewerage
system and the other 100000 for the
Improvement of streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Settle Dispensary by White Primary
Especial to News and Observer

Fayetteville, n. c.. Jan. 7.-Senator-
elect Mcneil and Representatives Nc
Kethan and Hall. of Cumberland, have
agreed to let the question of the abolition
Of the dispensary depend upon the vote OF
white primary to be held under the
control of the County Board of Elections.
This is generally satisfactory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
Banquet to Governor Aycock.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., Jan. 7.--On the
evening of January 18th the Olympia
Club will give banquet complimentary
to Governor elect Aycock and recep-
ton to the Legislative Committee es-
cort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L. RY.

Charlotte Poultry and Pet Stock Associa-
tion, Charlotte, n. c.. jan 1918, 1861.
Onaccount CT the above occasion the
S. A. L. Railway will sell round trip tick
cts from Raleigh to Charlotte, n c..
for $685., tickets to be sold Jan. 14th to
18th, with final return limit Jan. 21st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08

Meeting Grand Lodge Masons, Raleigh,
N. c., Jan. Sthto 10th. 1901.
On account of the above occasion the
s. A. L. Railway will sell round trip
tickets to Raleigh, n. c.. at rates based
o ntariff 2, ciruclar A-3106 tickets to be
sold Jan. 9Th to Sth, inclusive, with final
return limit Jan. 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
The Valuable Ninth Spring Hotel fol
Rent or Lease.

will rent or lease my Ninth Sp'ing Hotel prom.
cry TO IA suitab and responsible person Posses.
sion given at once - terms and information
apply TO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Administrator of
tho Estate of John w. Smith, late OF
Wake County, l give notice to the credi-
tors of his estate to present their claims
TO me through my agent, A. r. Hodge, at
Petit, Wake County, by the End day Of
December, 1901.
J. w. SMITH. JR., Administrator.
Wake County n. c., December LIST, 1868.
12-2-1 wks,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
WINTER TOURIST RATES.

WINTER TOURIST RATES.
Winter tourist tickets on sale to Ole
Point, Va, rate $3.50, to Southern Pines
n c., $3.50, and to all principal resorts
in the State of Florida.
For information regarding rates ant
schedules, call on the undersigned.
c. II. GATTIS, City Ticket Agt
Raleigh, n. C.
H. s. Lizard, T. P. A.,
Hamlet, n. c.
R. L. L. BUNCH,
r. E. L. BUNCH, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Portsmouth, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
R2GNE@E agaGGyy
ore GGas

The liability to disease is greatly
lessened when the blood is in good con-
dition, and the circulation healthy and
vigorous. For then all refuse matter
is promptly carried out of the system ;
otherwise it would rapidly accumulate
-fer1nentation would take place, the
blood become polluted and the consti-
tuition so weakened that a simple
malady might result seriously
A healthy, active circulation means
good digestion and strong, healthy
nerves.
AS blood purifier and tonic S. S. S.
has no equal 1t is the safest and best
remedy for old people and children
because it contains no minerals, but is
made exclusively of roots and herbs.
No other remedy so thoroughly and
efectually cleanses the blood of iln-
60 same time it builds
" " GO up the weak and de-
- A@ bi1itated, and reno
az" ~aEAS~ ~aag~ Yates the entire sys-
TEN. 1t cures permanently. all manner
OF blood and skin troubles.
Mr.. T.. e. Kelly, of Urbana, o., writes !:
had Eczema on my hands and face for
i've years. 1t would break out in lit 9
white pustules, crusts would form and
drop Off, leaving the skin red and inflam-
sd. The doctors did me no good. ] used
all the medicated soaps and salves without
benefit. s. S. 8. cured me, and my skin
Is as clear and smooth as any ones"
Mrs. Henry Siegfried, of Cape May, N.
j., says that twenty-one bottles of s.. S. s.
tors and friends thought her case hope
less.
Richard IT. Gardner, Florence, S. c.,
suffered for years with BoilS. Two bot"
ties of S. s. s. put his blood in good con"
dltion and the Bolls disappeared.
Send for our free book, and write
our physicians about your case.
Medical advice free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-08
J. L. O'OUINN g. co.
Raleigh. N. c.

Cut flowers, boquets and floral deu,zna
on short notice. Palm. ferns and all POT
plants for houxe end window decorations
Shade trees. eyergreens aud strawberries.
and vegetables Of all kinds IN seasan
phone 142 RaIaI~h NJ q
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-31
The Klncaid Reception.

Rev. and Mrs. w. M Kincaid throw
open their new home, 1913 Thurston
street, to the congregation of Central
Union church this evening from 7:30 to
10o'clock. Newcomers in the community
and all, both old and young, who would
like to become acquainted with the pas
tor and members of Central Union
church are cordially invited The La
dies Society of the church will assist
the pastor and Mrs Kincaid in reeeiv-
ing and entertaining the guests.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-31
Has Bishop Jurisdiction

Editor Advertiser:-In your paper OF
yesterday Anglican Churchman'
makes statement that the Bishop OF
Honolulu has not had full Episcopa
jurisdiction in Hawaii conferred or
him. Will Anglican Churchman give
his authority for this statement?
AMERICAN CHURCHMAN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-31

Andre Messenger, conductor Of the
Opera Comique at Paris, has been called
to London to the directorate of the Royal
opera at Covent Garden.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-31

Noted for delieacy Of flavor, and sof
and mellow. Spruanee, Stanley & Co
whistles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-02
PERSONAL.

DR.. and Mrs Nays have returned from their
annual hunting trip on Dr. kays' plantation in
Virginia.
lily have taken residence at 800 Madison avenue,
Green Ridge.
William II. Bell, formerly editor Of the Times,
and now a Washington correspondent, arrived i'll
the city last night.
W. T. lIallstcad, of Wyoming avenue left yes
terday for trip over the Northern division OF
the Lackawanna railroad
Train Master j. j. Mccain, OF the Lackawan.
ma railroad. has resumed his duties. alter few
days vacation, which WAS spent at the Pan
American exposition.
Mr. and Mrs. d. s. Walker, OF Franklin ave-
nuc, have LETT for Roanoke, Va, where they will
reside permanently. Mr.. Walker has accepted 4
position with Hobby & Company, piano dealers.
Robert Alexander, who has been connected with
the Academy of Music for several seasons and
who has been in charge OF that house since the
opening OF this season, has been promoted to the
position Of treasurer OF the magnificent Whet-
ing Opera, House at syracuse, one OF the finest
thcatcrs on the Refs circuit. Mr.. Alexander will
leave for Syracuse this afternoon,
A Third infantry scribe writing from Malabon,
J.. l., says: captain j. NJ. McAndrew, for a
long time the able quartcrmaster Of the Third
infantry has left here to accept a captancy in
the pay corps. While his departure is greatly
regretted by his many friends, they are glad that
he has been appointed 4 higher position, which
he greatly deserves, and in his new field he has
the best wishes OF all" Captain McAndlew is
brother OF Father McAndrew. rector of st.
Mary's church, this cty.-Wilkcs-B Barre Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-02
IS NOW CAPTAIN MURPHY.
Returned Philippine Soldier Now
Commands Company C.

Company c, Thirteenth regiment,
last night unanimously elected as cap
tain one of its former lieutenants,
Thomas p. Murphy. recently returned
from service in the Philippines as first
lieutenant of the Forty-second regi-
ment, United States volunteers. The
election was to fill a vacancy caused
by the resignation of Captain Joseph
Helregle.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
company and Il large number of its
former members enjoyed a supper at
the Elk cafe. Among those who were
present and made speeches We're en-
Captain James Moir, eX-Captain Frank
Robling, jr., now major; Lieutenant
Sergeant p, +. Gunster, Lieutenant
Richard j. Bourke, eX-Sergeant Birch
er, eX-Captain Edward Burkhouse, eX-
Sergeant Samuel Chamberlain. and
Private John NJ. McCourt.
The newly elected captain and his
two lieutenants, Ray Smith and Clar-
ence Lathrope, also made addresses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-02
PLANS FOR THE YEAR.
Outlined at Last Nights Meeting of
the Newman Club.

The Catholic Historical Society and
| the Newman Magazine club began the
| fourth year of it's existence last night
with a well-attended meeting held in
| the knights of Columbus club rooms
| The plans for the coming year were
| outlined at some length by the modcr-
ator. Rcv. j. j. Griffin.
The principal lecturers who will de-
| liver courses of lectures are DR.. j. J.
Walsh of New York city, who will
| give course of four lectures on
| Shakespeare. and Candc r. Pallen, OF
New Rochelle. n. y. who will give
three lectures OH Dante's Divine Com
| cdy.
These lectures are to he limited to
the members of the society and their
friends but Father Griffin Is arranging
for n course of public lectures to be
open to the general public. The speak
ers in this course will be men of ma
tional renown.
Among those who will deliver lee
lures in this course are Rev. DR.. Con-
atty, president of the Catholic univer-
sity at Washington; Bourke Cochran.
of New York; Prof. Henry, of the
Overbrook seminary. and DIR. G., Cliff
ford, of Providence, r. !.
The members of the society will take
up the study of Shakespeare and Of
Dante, under the direction of the mod
orator. with a special study. OF the
plays and poems lectured upon by DR..
Walsh and Mr.. Pallen. Individual work
will be encouraged, and essays on lit
crary and historical subjects will be
prepared and presented at each meet
ing by one of the members.
In a brief address. which he made to
the members last night. Father Grif-
fin urged them to devote themselves
earnestly to the work of the society,
and not come to the meetings merely
for the social enjoyment which might
come from attendance.
The officers. as announced by him.
are the same as last year. They are
as follows: President and moderator.
Rev. j. j. Griffin; first vice-president,
4. p. Hoban; second vice-president,
John j. Murphy: treasurer, j. c. Nc
Andrews; recording secretary, Miss
Catherine Meagher; financial secretary,
Miss Mary Gibbons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-02
COLLIERY> CLOSED
DOWN INDEFINITELY Y
Union Men Refused to Work with
Men Without Cards at the Pine
Brook Mine.

The Pine Brook colliery of the Scran-
ton Coal company has been closed down
indefinitely, and about 700 men and
boys are thrown out of employment.
The union employees had dispute with
the non-union men yesterday morning
and as they failed to report for work
at 7.30 o'clock. the mine was closed
down indefinitely, by order Of General
Manager John r. Dryden.
OF the 700 men and boys employed at
the mine, about 600 are members of
Local union, No. 1852, United Mine
Workers of America. The others do
not belong to the union, and the union
lists determined yesterday morning to
make stand for the purpose Of bring
ing them into the organization.
A committee was posted at the Ca
pouse avenue gate leading into the
yard of the mine early yesterday morn
ing and the cards of all union men
were presented for it's consideration.
The non-union men had no cards to
present and We're requested to keep
away until they joined the union. This
number of them refused to do, and
went in and down the mine. There
were not enough to operate it, how
ever.
"I decided today to close down the
colliery for the present." said Mr.. Bry-
den yesterday afternoon. "The union
men insisted that the non-union men
show working cards before they would
work with them, and the discussion
was still on when the whistle blew.
The union men have no right to insist
that the non-unionists join their Or
ganization."
The union men held a meeting in st.
Johns hall, beginning at o'clock yes
terday afternoon. They were In ses-
sion for over four hours, and decided
not to return to work until the nom
union men join the union, and the
union men who are in arrears settle
up and get working cards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-02
HIGH SCHOOL AND WYOMING.
They Will Play at Athletic Park
This Afternoon.

After a week of persistent effort, the
management of the High School foot
ball team has closed n date with the
Wyoming Seminary team, and the con-
test will take place in this city
this afternoon. The Athletic park,
which has been repaired and re-fenced,
will be the scene of this battle. The
High School boys have been out at
practice for the past two days and are
making an excellent showing. The
Seminarians have a record to main
tain, they having Won the first two
games of the season with large scores.
The game will be closely contested,
as the local men are anxious to go up
against the big team. The victory over
Lackawanan has given them conf
dence. The game will be called prompt
ly a. o'clock.