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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10

gently practicing every afternoon. The
team is ready to try conclusions with
Oak Ridge next Saturday. Since no au-
thentic report has been given out. it is
difficult to say who will compose the
include the following:
Big Council, the star center of last
years team, will succeed Mr.. Ernest
(Pat) Graves as full back Council is "a
we'll developed athlete and can Chilli,
most any line.
The reliable and sturdy Foust is our
left tackle this year. In all the hard
fought games last year he demonstrated
his foot ball abilities.
Orr. of last years scrubs, has devel-
oped into a strong center. He is quick
and active and is a most desirable man.
Berkeley, mere boy, is one OF the
hottest half backs who ever struck a
line. He will easily develop into star
half back.
Nichols, the left back, hits the line
hard. and is known as the ground
gamer"
Cox Fisher. Williams and Carr are
trying for the ends. All are good men.
Stewart, King, Glenn and Moore are
competitors for guards.
Hester, it now seems, will make right
tackle He is good man, for Oak
Ridge has had him on the training
ground.
Of the many games to be played this
season, interest naturally centers around
the game with Virginia, to be played in
Norfolk November 26th
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
TIED TO LIFE PREsERvERs
AND THROWN INTO TIE SEA
Punishment Melted Out to Thief VINO AT
tempted to Bob Mr.. Hugh L.
Dortch.
Especial to the News and Observer

fSpecial to the News and Observer
Goldsboro. n. c., Oct 9.-Mr. Hugh L.
Dortch, brother of Messrs. l.. F., w. u.
and Fl. P. Dortch, of this city, arrived
Saturday on a visit to relatives mere. ne
was awav nearly ten years. He went
from here to Hong Kong, China, where
he was secretary TO Mr.. Jernigan' minis
ter to China at that time. He is now
living at Honolulu, where he has eS'en-
sive landed interests.
He tells of a thrilling experience ne
had while on his way from the kiondlKe,
where he had been on business
The night was very warm and MI
Dortch, with many others, concluded 70
sleep on deck During the night some
one approached him and began trying 10
search him. Realizing that it was ROD
Der Mr. Dortch clinched him and during
the scuffle he was severely cut on the
leg and in several places on the hand.
The indignant passengers came near
lynching his assailant. who was one OF
the ships crew Mr.. Dortch interceded
for the man, and they finally ued TWO
life preservers to him and threw MIN
overheard several hundred miles from
land. &
Mr. Dortch was confined in New YORK
hospital several days on account OF ms
wounds but is rapidly improving now.
He will return to Honolulu in few
weeks.
j. w. Gulick, Jr., who was captain In
the United States army in the Philip
pine, being volunteer and not regular
and was mustered out some time ago,
has received his commission in the regu-
lar army as lieutenant and will be sent
to the Cuban islands.
Civil service examination will be held
here on November I'd for four letter car
riers The free delivery of mail in this
city will begin about February LIST. The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
For Dredging Out Of Season.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Manteo, N. c., Oct. 9.-The fishermen
are all busy, in their efforts to glut The
markets with fall fish, The season has
opened auspiciously and some good
catches are reported. This is all the
oyster season and our local market is
we'll supplied with the luscious bivalve
They are now caught with tongs as the
law does not permit dredging or scrap
ing until the first of December.
Our present oyster commissioners and
his deputies announce their purpose to
RICHLY enforce the oyster law. County
Inspector I. HI. Scarborough, Jr., yester-
day caught the schooner Melvina, dredg-
ing, out of season, and promptly arrest
ed her master Capt. Graves Meekins, and
brought him to Manteo for hearing be-
fore w. G. Forbes, Esq, who sent him on
to the Superior Court, the case not being
within the jurisdiction of magistrate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
STATE NEWS.

AS yet the frosts have done no dam
age, says the Tarboro Southerner. Only
potato vines and tomato leaves slightly
pinched.
Negro women must be getting worse
in Lenoir county Four are to be tried
at the approaching term Of Lenoir Su-
perior court.
The Tarboro Southerner says that 1t.
Marion Battle, U. S. A, is visiting his
grandfather, Mr.. w. S. Battle. He
volunteered as a private and is now a
lieutenant, secured after examination, in
the army.
Mr.. j. r. Tingle, daughter and son, of
Pitt county, have all died within six
weeks Of yellow chills. They each had
one yellow chill and died. 1t is a dread
disease and was never heard of in East
ern North Carolina until a few years
ago.
In Davie court this week the case
brought against the Fries Power and
Manufacturing Company by parties who
claim that the building of the big dam
en- the Yadkin river has damaged the
bottom lands by causing the river to
overflow. Hons. c. b. Watson and Glenn
ent Manly appear for the Fries Com
pany.
In, Chicago company with 100000
capital has been formed to develop the
graphite mines in Yancey county j. A.
Farwell, of Chicago, is president, Major
George ID. Miles, of Baskerville, will have
charge OF the company's local interests.
1t is said that practically all~the graphite
used in this country is imported, there
being only one big mine, the Dixon, in
this country. The Yancey county mines
are said to be rich and to cover consider
able territory. They will be developed
at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
A RAGING, ROARING FLOOD

Washed down a telegraph line which
Chas. Z. Ellis. of Lisbon, Ia, had to re-
pair Standing waist deep in icy water,
ne writes, gave me terrible cold and
cough. 1t grew worse daily. Finally the
best doctors in Oakland, Neb.. Sioux City
and omaha said | had Consumption and
could not live. Then l began using Dr.
Kings New Discovery and was wholly
cured by six bottles.' Positively guar
anteed for Coughs, Colds and all Throat
and Lung troubles by all druggists. Price
SOC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
STRONG WORK IN Law SCHOOL.
Men Who Will Play on the University Foot
ball Team This Year

Especial to the News and Observer
Chapel Hill, N. c., Oct. o.
The University law school sent twenty
one men before the Supreme Court last
week, Wake Forest and similar institu-
tions increasing the number to forty
seven Out of fortyseven applicants,
twenty-eight were successful, and of the
twenty-eight successful young men the
University furnished fifteen. or more
than half Fourteen were certificate
men. This shows the sort of work Judge
McRaeA doing for his native State.
The Varsity and the Scrubs are dill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ROAD.
Norfolk and Western Would Connect With it
it is Said.

Especial to News and Observer
Winston Salem, N. c., Oct. 9.-Presi-
dent Henry Fink, General Manager l.. E.
Johnson, and Mr.. f. j. Kimball, Chair
man of the Board OF Directors of the Nor
folk and Western Railway passed through
the city this afternoon on their return
to Roanoke from an annual tour OF in
spection of the Norfolk and Western sys-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10

new street signs have been put up and
the houses numbered by the city authori-
ties.
According to the Supreme Court decis-
ions all fines imposed by the city will go
to the school fund The Board of Edu-
cation has demanded them for the past
three years. A settlement will likely be
made without suit.
DR.. Cyrus Thompson, of Onslow, was
in the city today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10

/ never did go into politics, kase l wuz
bon en- raise ter work fer my livin'.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10

John B. Wright, of Greensboro, N. c.,
has satisfied piano purchasers from the
mountains to the sea. Won't you join
them and be happy?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
LANDING OF RALEIGH'S COLONY
Citizens of Dare County and Roanoke Island Will
Cooperate Heartily to Make the Proposed
Celebration Success.
Especial to News and Observer

NJ in
of
in
of October
following
Island and Dare county view with
said
accomplished by Roanoke Colony Me-
sadreso solution
R. b.
AGR
T.
j.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
A POOR MILLIONAIRE.

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use of
Dr. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stomach.
and digestion, promote assimilation, i'm
prove appetite Price Csc Money back
if not satisfied. Soldy by all druggists
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
Death of Mrs John Wilmouth.

Especial to the News and Observer
Greensboro, Y. c., Oct. 9.-Mrs. John
Wilmouth died at her home in this city
yesterday evening. The remains were
carried to her old home at Scottsburg,
Va, for interment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-10
STEPPED INTO LIVE GOALS.

When child burned my foot fright
fully, writes w. H. Eads, of Jonesville,
Va, which caused horrible leg sores for
80 years, but Bucklen's Arnica Salye
wholly cured me after everything else
failed" 1nfallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Sores, Bruises and Piles. Sold by all
druggists. Price Csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30

Mr.. @. j. White, of Dawson, spent
yesterday in Americas, coming up on
business.
Ira p. Clarke registered from Co
lumbus yesterday among the arrivals
at The Windsor.
G, E. McCord registered from Allan
Ianta yesterday among the arrivals at
the Allen House.
Miss Mary Lou Drane came from
Buena Vista yesterday upon visit OF
few days here.
Miss Sarah Mathis came down from
Buena Vista yesterday to spend two
days at her home here.
Mr.. A. B. Matthews, of GAINESVILLE,
was visitor here yesterday, coming
down ON business trip.
Mrs. E. B. Hornady, of Ellaville, il
visiting friends in Americas, arriving
here yesterday morning.
Mr.. Q. A. Coleman, of Macon, was
here yesterday and received a cordial
greeting at the hands of his many
Americus friends.
Mrs. W. FL. Tondee is spending {
day or two with Americas friends
coming over from Lumpkin, her home
| vastArdav mornino
Mrs. Hugh Willett aud Mrs. Lester
of Macon, the guests of Mrs. j. B
Fielder for several days, returned yes
terday to their home in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are par
tlaI to the use of atomlzers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Cream Balm in liquid form, which
will be known as Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying
tube is 75c. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid form embodles the medicinal
properties of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the
secretions but changes them to natur-
al and healthy character. Ely Brothers,
Sc Warren St., N. Y,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. If she is weak,
sickly and all run down she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has cOnstipa-
ton or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and a wretched complexion.
Electric Bitters is the best medicine in
the world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make good-looking, charming woman
of run down invalid. Only so cents at
E. j. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
FIVE REGISTER WITH ORDINARY
To Sell Cigarettes and Alcohol In
Sumter.

There are but five places IN Sumter
county including Americas, where al
cohol and cigarettes can be purchased,
according to the list of dealers who,
under the law, have registered in the
Office of the ordinary,
Every dealer in these articles is re-
quired to register in January.
The list shows that five have done so
to date, and the presumption Is that
there are no others. 1t there are 9th.
ers they should register.
People in other special lines of bust.
ness are likewise required to registrar,
and half dozen here have done so.
Two or three, registering as Confeder.
ate veterans, are not required to pay 6
special licenee tax,
A penalty is imposed upon any who
fail TO comply with this law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
Zine Tovolty Cotton Dress Goods.

We shwing unquestionably the handsomest line OF
embroidered swisses, plumetis silkstriped dmes silk
striped moqssenes, AbeTtoye zephyrs madras cloths 2
linens and fabrics of this character almost unlimited
variety, in the most exquisite designs.
We will open your your eyes with wonder and asonsh'
ment in the display of desirable merchandise during the
next three days. Limited space forbds partcuarng
would like but give you most cordial invitation
to call and allow the pleasure showing you through the
incest ceane and most upodate line of merchandise ever
exhibited in Americas
Bear in mind, if you cheap goods that good
have them cheaper than anybody you want fine de-
srabe merchandise give it to you for reasonable
price you can buy it In the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
OunarIeS.

Magnificent line OF Albaross waists in all the popular
colorsust the the thing for early Spring wear ranging in
price from $2,9o to $3.50 each.
Beautiful line of wash waists, which we will Offer at
raordinary low prices during these three days sale
Handsome line of silk skirts in all the popular colors
accordion plated plated rues, ustreceved will offer
at popular prices.
Handsomest line of Ribbons laces, nbrolderies ever
shown counters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
Colo1ed Silks.
We offer:

We offer:
Our "a inch Japs in all popular coors, 6Oc grade for
39c per yard.
Our entire line of magnificent 75c Swiss TaHetas in
fifteen popular coors at the astonishing price of soc per yd
Magnificent line weaves Silks, called Louise
for which the price nearly everywhere is 81 IS offer
for 800 per yd twelve different colors.
Palette de Soe of the handsomest silk fabrics ever
brought out, and for this season. price $.25
offer for CSC per yard This magnificent fabric for
waists well dresses.
Handsome Flannel Silks beautiful new colors, $l.OO
value, for 75c.
Magnificent line OF Foulards and Grenadines, ranging
in price from the cheapest up SIPS per yard Special
prices will be made on them all during this sale.
Magnificent line of Crepe de Chimes, S. IS grade
offer at CSC per yard. $3.50 grade offer at $1.I5,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder, It
cures painful, smartjng, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Allen s Foot-Ease makes
tigh or new shoes feel easy. Tt is a
certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25c, in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
stead, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
BAPTIsrs TO CALL A PASTOR.
Church MAY Take Action on Next
Sunday.

Church may rake hcIloH Oh NeAC
Sunday.
The membership of First Baptist
church will, in all probability, call a
pastor at conference to be held tomor-
row morning, to supply the vacancy in
that pulpit occasioned by the resigna-
ton of Rev. Samuel @, Dean.
Several names have been under con-
sideration for month past.
A committee of twenty-five was APP
pointed from the church to make Sc
lection among the many eligible ones
and report back to the congregation at
later date.
This committee has held several
meetings recently, but whether they
have settled upon anyone for the va
cancy is known only to themselves.
This committee will make it's formal
report to the church tomorrow
morning,
It is hoped that the vacancy in this
pulpit may be filled at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
Black Silks.

l9-lnch Black Tafetas, SOC grade this sale SOC
Fine Black Swiss Tafetas beautiful lustre and excel
lent quality, heretofore Csc leader this sale 49c
23-ioch 85c Black Taffetas, this sale 62Hc
24-Inch 90c Black Tafetas this sale 69c
27-Inch 81 Is Black Tafetas, this sale &c.
27-inch 81 Is Black Taffeatas this sale CSC.
36-Inch SIPS Black Tahetas this sale CSC.
20 Inch Black Duchesse 75c grade this sale Soc per yd
27-nch Black Duchesse 81 grade this sale 75c
27-inch Black Duchesse $3.50 grade this sale 98c
2Oinch Black Peau de Sole 81 grade, this sale 75c
% inch Black Peau de Sole, $125 grade this sale 98c
24-inch Black Peau de Sole $l75 this sale $125.
2O-ncb Black Japs, SOC grade, this sale 37ac.
27nch Black Japs, 75c grade this sale SOC.
q inch Black Japs, ST grade, this sale 75c
2O-nch Black Armures, 81 grade, this sale 79c.
20 incl Benganes ST grade this sale 63bc
2Onch Black Paetes entirely new weave 81 IS grade
for CSC per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
PLEASED WITH THE PACKARDs.
Two Fairly Good Audiences Saw the
Play.

The Dan Packard Opera Company
appeared here at matinee yesterday
and again last evening and upon each
occasion a well pleased audience greet
ed the favorltes. The company is dis.
tinctively a good one, and the rendi-
ton of prince Pro Tenn" was most
excellent. Packard's songs were
bright and catchy, and the play
throughout was replete with fun, merri-
ment, mirth and music. A stage full of
pretty girls was not the least attractive
feature, and the chorus singing was
quite as good as any heard here this
season. 1t was the first appearance of
this company in Americas, and theatre
goers will welcome a return engage
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
PROSPECT OF ABUNDANT CROP
Growers Still Believe the Peach Cror
Is Safe.

There is little doubt among local
fruit growers regarding the prospect
of an abundant crop, and only one dan
ger, the April full moon, confronts
them. 10 about Fort Valley fruit
growers are equally hopeful. The
Leader says that should the peach
crop pass the full moon period of Apri,
Sd without injury, the growers can be.
gin buying crates and getting ready
for shipping. A large yield will then
be fully assured as far as human oh
seryation teaches and nothing short oil
miracle will prevent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30

Buist's Eastern grown seed Irish Po-
tatoes, beans, peas, etc.
HUDsoN's Drug STORE.
A conundrum has been going the
rounds recently, why kiss is like the
three graces. because 1t is faith to
girl, hope to young man, and charity
to an old maid.
Walker Whileside, the romatic young
actor, in "Heart and Sword" will be
splendid attraction in Americas next
Thursday night. He is supported by
superb company.
The matinee girl, heaven bless her,
was out in force yesterday If there is
one beng upon earth more adorable
than the matinee girl it is she of the
spring shirtwaist.
A few faint echoes of the recent pri-
mary were be heard yesterday, but as
the glad fishing season comes on apace
the thoughts of man will naturally drift
to other SUBJECTS.
The report that local cotton buyer
tried to run down a fish in Lamar s
mill pond yesterday was untrue. He
was in the water all right, but it was
an involuntary bath.
The sixty-fve county school teachers
of Sumter will come trooping to town
today to collect their salaries for Feb
ruary. And Commissioner Moore has
81 900 ready for them.
The only difference between Rees
Park and the Sahara desert is in their
size, Both are alike barren and unat-
tractiye. Will the city council eyer
improve the waste here?
The oat patch growing on Cotton
avenue, where the brick sidewalks
have collapsed, is still fourishing.
What is needed to complete the picture
is cattle to Craze upon it.
What is Americas citizens and the
local military IN particular doing to-
wards securing the summer encamp,
ment of the Fourth Georgia? Time to
be doing something, Ell?
Fourteen street hacks, as usual, met
the Central train from Macon yester-
day One lone passenger, drummer,
got off He walked up, and fourteen
hacks came back as 'empties.
! March, with it's soft breezes, baImy
sunshine, snow storms and cyclones
will be banished tomorrow. Tt has
given US the most numerous weather
of any month in the catalogue
Georgia's supreme court judges are
going to don gowns while upon the
bench Along about August, however.
shirtwaists would be more conducive
to comfort if dignity were laid aside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30

Robert R. Watts, OF Salem, Mo.
writes:'I have been troubled with
kidney disease for the last five years and
have doctored with all the leading ply
siciaus and have tried all remedies sug.
gested without any relief. Finally ]
tried FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and am sound and WE'LL" John R.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
A Powder Mill Explosion

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous Don't dynamite
the delicate machinery of your body
with calomeI, croton oil or aloes pills,
when DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
are as gentle as summer breeze, do
the work perfectly. Cures headache,
constipation. Only 25c at E. J. Ell
bridges drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30

The stomach controls the situation,
Those who are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty of
food. KodOl Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want. II you suffer
from indigestion, heartburn. belchiDg
or any other stomach trouble, the pre-
paration can't help but do you good.
The most sensitive stOmachs can take it.
W. A. Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
MANY FIFAs OF LITTLE VALUE
Hundreds Placed With Sheriff Have
Been Collected.

Sheriff Bell and Deputy Gatewood
have had excellent success recently in
the collection of tax executions turned
over to that office by Collector Dunn,
and of nearly 1900 thus received by
them only few of any value remain
unpaid. OF this large number given
them perhaps half were of little if any
value, having been issued largely for
poll tax. Many of these parties have
gone away. Sheriff Bell will hustle
the other dellnquents as fast as they
can be located.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30

Where can you invest money more
profitably than by buying bottle of
PRIcKLY ASH BTTTERs-you get four for
one. A kidney medicine, liver ton
ic, stomach strengthened and bowel
cleanser. Four medicines for one
dollar. DR.. E. J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-30
SINGS THE SONG OF A SHIRT.
Duncan Has En- But Willing to Lei
En- Go.

Do you wear shirts? If so, you
want to see Duncan today. For this is
"shirt day at Duncan's Store, and
five hundred Madras shirts, new spring
styles, are to be offered. There are if
ty beautiful patterns, some with de-
tached collars and cuffs and all fast
colors. They range in value from
rs cents to 81. Today only will Dun
can sell them at 48 cents each. Such a
tale of shirt was never told before.