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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
OPENING OF THE A. & M COLLEGE.
A South Carolinian Elected to the Chair OF
Mechanical Engineering,

Entrance examinations at the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College will be held
September Bird and 4th. The college
opens September 4th. The week proceed
ing will be devoted to the examination or
students who were deficient in their
studies last session, the mess hall and
dormitores being opened for their re-
ception Monday, August 26.
One hundred and nine attempted the en-
trance examinations held at the differ
ent county seats in July, of whom SO were
admitted. The others failed. About the
same number will be admitted on ex-
animation at the college in September
The college opens with four new pro-
fessors and four new instructors. This
faculty will now compare favorably with
any similar college in the United States.
Professor Thomas M. Dick, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, has been elected to the chair of
Mechanical Engineering in the College.
Professor Dick is graduate of
the United States Naval Academy
at Annapolis, Maryland, having
taken the Mechanical Engineering course,
and he stood No. l in his class. The
Naval Academy has furnished various col
legeS with professors OF mechanical en-
gineering, among them the University of
Pennsylvania, University of Michigan,
Harvard Cornell and Columbia. The ma
val authorities declare that Professor
Dick ranks among the best engineers that
they have educated.
Professor Dick was commissioned Lieu
tenant in the navy, but being troubled
with chronic bronchitis, which greatly af-
fected his health when he was on sea
service. was placed on the retired list,
where he now is. He has the highest
testimonials from the leading engineers
in the navy.
Mr.. Dick is a native Of South Carolina,
a graduate of the South Carolina Uni
versity, at the head of his class. being
especially proficient in mathematics and
engineering. He has served as assistant
engineer and chief engineer ON several
ships, and his engineering skill and
ability caused him to be put in charge by
the Government, of the steam engineer
ing department of the Key West naval
station, where he had complete charge of
the large machine shop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
The John Wanamaker Stores

JeWelry is a luxury, but not necessarily
an extravaganza. 1t is loved by almost
everybody from the lowest savage to the
highest type of civilization. Now, why
shouldn't nearly everybody enjoy what
nearly everybody wants? Let u, see
whether we can serve you. In one cor
ner of the store we have:
Diamonds and other precious stones.
Golden ornaments Of every description.
Watches all good-in all sorts OF
cases.
Silverware- none finer anywhere
sterling, solid and plated, according to
your desires and your purse
But in the center of the store we have
another kind OF jeWelry. Sometimes it is
called summer IeWelry," because people
use it when they 60 away from home, in
stead OF real gems, which they fear might
get lost
Plated jeWelry is worn frankly by peo-
pie who can afford far better, and we
have perhaps the fullest and best line of
imitation eWelry anywhere to be found.
Besides imitation ewelry there are
combs and brushes mounted with silver
at remarkably small prices. The silver,
to be sure, doesn't weigh much, though
in the regular ewelry store we have the
heavy solid silver mounted things.
In other departments are many things
accounted luxuries not so long ago which
are fast becoming necessities.
Cameras of all sorts, from the little
Brownie at oOc, which takes really good
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10

pictures, all the all up through the
koddks. No. 1, 2, 8 and 4, to the most
professional camera you might care to
use.
In the same department are magnify
ing glasses, thermometers, spectacles
eyeglasses and ear-trumpets, all of them
at regular Wanamaker prices.
In perfumes we are very particular
We import Guerlain and Luoin, and all
the delicious scents that have won for
themselves a worldwide reputation,
Besides, our own Queen Mary is very
fine, and aims to Be as good as any
imported perfume. We sell it at very
little more than cost because we make it
in our own laboratory and save the mid
die cost
And razors and scissors and knives
galore; special scissors for clipping news
papers, and all sorts of manicure tools.
little corn knives, and thousand and
one useful steel INSTRUMENTS that every
body needs and which make sensible
gifts.
But the catalogue, after all, will give
you more information, and better, regard
ing all these things than anything we
might say in so short an article as this
But take it for granted, whatever you
want, no matter how inexpensive or how
fine, you will always find it at Wanna
makers, and the price will always be less
or the thing itself finer at the same cost,
than anywhere else.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
Death of Mrs. Rosa Strudwick.

News was received here yesterday OF
the death in Hillsboro yesterday morning
of Mrs. Rosa Strudwick, widow of the
late Mr.. Frederick Strudwick, and mother
of Miss Nan Strudwick, one of the teach
ers in the Raleigh public schools.
Mrs. Strudwick was formerly a Miss
Spottswood, of Virginia, and was related
to the Nash family and the family OF
DR.. Strudwck, of Hillsboro and she
passed into rest at the Nash residence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Eugene Daniel. of this city, yesterday af-
ternoon at $50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
BASEBALL LAWN PARTY,
Ladies Of Raleigh to Meet at Raney Library
This Morning.

Eery effort should be made to keep
Ralegh's winning baseball team intact.
Money is needed and many ladies suggest
and urge lawn party.
In order to arrange the details for this
lawn party all ladies and gentlemen in
terested in the success of Raleigh's ball
team are urged to be present at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the Raney Library where
plans will be formulated for great base
ball lawn party. large attendance is
expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
Death of Mrs. W. B. Edwards.

Mrs. Ida Edwards, wife of w. b. Ed
wardsi died near Rolesville, Wake county,
August 18th, aged q years. She leaves
devoted husband and three children,
besides host of friends. to mourn her
loss. She was consistent member of
Rolesville, Baptist church. devoted wife
and mother, a good neighbor, and will be
sadly missed in the community in which
she lived
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
NOTES FROM WAKE FOREST.


Wake Forest, N. c., August 9.-Mrs. ~.
A. Dunn, of Raleigh, is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. NJ L. Dickson.
The charming and attractive MISSES
Minnie and Georgia Cannady, of South
Lowell, are visiting their cousin MISS
Matte Gill.
Mrs. W. L. Poteat has returned home
after a visit to Piedmont Springs.
DR.. Chas. Brewer is spending some
time at Buffalo Lthia Springs, Va.
Mr. c. E. Gill is spending while at
Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Va.
Mrs DR.. Saver, of Elizabeth City, IS
visiting relatives in town.
Her trends are delighted to welcome
home Mrs. T. e. Holding, after delight
full visit to New York, the Pan American
Exposition and other points North.
Mrs. w A. Allen, of Scotland Neck. IS
in town visiting relatives.
Prof. and Mrs C. c. Crittenden, nee
Miss Ethel Taylor, are visiting relatives
st Crew. Va.
Mrs. B. F. Sledd and daughter, Marion,
Mrs. p W. Johnson and Mrs. Sol. D. Alien
are at home again, after pleasant visit
to Fuquay Springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
s29.25 to BUFFALO, N. Y, AND RETURN
VIA S. A, L. RY

On account of Pan American Exposition
tickets sold daily with limit to return 10
days from date of sale.
Double daily passenger service, I'M
questionably the best, shortest and quick
est route. For tickets. Pullman reserva-
tions and any information call on
G. II. GATTIS, c. P. and t. A,
Raleigh, N G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-10
SCOTLAND NECK SOCIETY NOTES.
(Special to News and Obserer.)

tSpcCictl u ANcWo anu opoSA~ 49,
Scotland Neck, N. c., August 9.-Mr. anu
Mrs. N. B. Josey, Misses Huldah Joses'
Annie Biggs and Master Ashley Bryah
have gone to Buffalo to visit the an
American Exposition.
Miss Helen Vann, niece of Presiueh'
Vann, of the Baptist Female UNIVERSITY
has returned to her home at Como, y.
c., after an extended visit to 1rlenhs
here. She was accompanied home by her
friend, Miss Helen Perry.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
REGULARS NOT SUPERIOR.
0oderu Methods Make Citizen Sol.
Il diers Equal to Professionals. .

t In an interview in the London Mail on
the military situation in France, NJ. de
Bloch says the lessons of the Transvaal
war are that the methods of warfare
hitherto employed have become obsolete
and impossible; that professional soldiers
no longer possess their former superiority
over civilians transformed. into. soldiers;
that, on the contrary, the intelligent citi-
zen possesses more individual initiative
and independent action. The soldier S
present training is almost usless on the
battlefield. The Beers. who are simply
peasants, have proved excellent soldiers.
Even in the British army. the Colonial
troops and the Yeomanry were equal to
the regulars.
just as Plevna was a revelation from
the point of view Of defensive tactics, SO
the Transvaal compaign has demonstrate
ed that in future wars at every step there
will be Plevnas, for the defense Of which
soldiers who are only good marksmen will
suffice. Even for the offensive warfare
the experience Of England tends to the
conclusion that seven-months' training for
artillery and a few months for infantry
are quite enough. AS to the cavalry, all
training is useless, since, according to
Col. Henderson, 1.-The small bore and
smbkeless powder have destroyed the last
yestige Of the traditional role Of cavalry.
Cavalry armed. trained and equipped as
the cavalry of the continent is as obsolete
as the Crusaders.'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
THE BLOW LANDED.
And Charlie Hasn't Been Asked t.
mind the House'' Since.

anu NHaTlIe 0a0u't neeH AoACu ="
mind the House," Since.
She doesn't 60 to her clubs and euchcrs
half as much as she did. People used to
say this charming woman spent most OF
her time at these gatherings. One day
she called OIL a dear friend to reprOve her
for her slackening interest in the club.
l believe it was a club for reforming the
gas meter or neutrality-suspicious., it was
a reform affair.
Look here. Lizzie,'' said the enthusi-
asst, why on earth don't you come to
the meetings? Here you are paying your
dues and never showing up. You owe it
to the club to take an interest in the
work.
But can't GOMEZ explained her
friend; there's the baby, and Henry
doesn't come home sometimes till late,
and supper must wait, and if he wants to
go out l can't 60 away and leave the
children. l would worry myself to
DEATH
well, 1 must say Henry is inconsider-
ate." said the caller. why, there's my
husband and children, too. They give
me no trouble. Every time l want to
go to the club Charlie says he will be
glad to stay at home with Bridget and
keep an eye on things till come back.
He never objects"
MAYBE" retorted the amiable hostess,
If | had a housegirl as handsome and
young as Bridget Henry would be glad
to stay at home, too; but mine is black
and goes home at nights
The blow landed, and Charlie hasn't
been asked to look after Bridget and the
house since.-Louisville Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
THE TARANTULA.
His Bite Not Half az dangerous q
Has been Aeser ted. &

A great many people who have read aH
sorts of narrowing tales about the pol
sonous bite of the tarantula, who have
heen treated with detailed accounts OF
how the insect would spring forty feet
Oh his unsuspecting victim, would be
surprised to find that as many tarantu7
las come to New Orleans as to any other
place on the map.
With every shlpload Of bananas there
are tarantulas. They nestle down
around the stalk and they make the trip
from South and Central America in
peace and comfort. Ye, among the hun
!reds Of men who are employed in dis
| charging the cargoes of these steamers
| there has not been single instance or
one having been bitten by tarantula.
The truth of the matter is, according to
edge of bugology, the tarahlula is a
very much abused insect. He will bite
when he thinks his life is in danger, just
as any other animal.
But this talk of his Swinging propens;-
ties is all RUBBISH if those experts are
to be believed. Nor is the bite of the
insect so terribly fatal. He VIII bite,
and the bite will cause a swelling Of the
particular spot CT the body affected, and
may cause nausea, but very seldom has
death beer known to result from one OF
the bites.
In fact, the tarantula, by the South
and Central Americans, is not considered
| nearly so dangerous as the centpede:
The centipede is much smaller, and will
crawl upon the victim in sleep and bite:
The bite is very poisonous, and unless
promptly attended to, either death or
lasting injury is likely to result. If the
people who live in the countries where
these insects live and thrive are to be
given credence most of the stories printed
| about their destroying powers are pure
| ly imaginative.-New Orleans Times
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
Plantation Social Relations.

The woman from Mississippi" says
the Buffalo Commercial, who contribut-
ed largely to the lively conversation and
social pleasures Of an evening in Buffalo
last week. said that it was hard for
Northern people to understand the COM
plicated social relations of the celored
people in plantation circles. One Of her
colored maids came to her one day and
said: Miss Agnes, Use gwine over to
de cote house dis afternoon to get d.
voice. knowing that the girl had no
husband, her mistress exclaimed: "A d.
vorce! Why, Milly, what do you mean
You are not married How can you be
divorced" We'll, tell you, missy l
amt married, but Use engaged to de
preacher, an Use gwine to get divoce
at de cote house. The girl went on her
queer errand, and when she came back
said that she didn't get divorce because
folks said it would 'scandahze de Bap-
tises outrageous which she was unwill-
ing to do. Instead, she married the
preacher. who. it appeared later, had a
wife and family in another town in the
same county -"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
Willing to Compromise.

An Englishman at a dinner once told a
tale of a tiger he had shot which meas
ured "a feet from snout to tail-tip. Ev
eryone was astonished. but no one ven
tured to insinuate doubt Of the truth Of
the story.
Presently Scotchman told his tale
He had once caught fish which he said
he was unable to pull in alone. managing
only to land it at last with the aid of six
friends 1T was skate and covered
two acres.'
Silence followed this recital. during
which the offended Englishman left
the table. The host followed. Aft
er returning he said to the Scotchman:
'Sir. you have insulted my friend. You
must apologize
Il d;nna insoolt him. said the Scot
Yes. you did. with your two-acre fish
story. You must apologize.>'
'Well.' said the offender, slowly, with
the air Of one making great concession,
tell him if he will take ten feet off that
tiger l will see what l can do with the
6sh.'-Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

But 1 don't know you, madam" the
bank cashier said to the woman who
had presented check. The woman,
however, instead Of saying haughtily, Il
do not wish your acquaintance, SIR"
merely replied. with an engaging smile:
"Oh, yes, you do, l think. I'm the
'red-headed old virago' next door to you,
whose scoundrelly little boys are always
reaching through the fence and picking
town this morning your wife said. Now,
Henry, il you want dinner fit to eat
this evening, you'll have to leave me a
little money. I can't keep this house on
plain water and sixpence day"
Here's your money. madam said
the cashier, pushing it towards her and
coughing loudly-Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Brooklyn, N. T.. Oct. 3o.-The Garfield
Tea Co., manufacturers Of Garfield Tea,
Garfield Headache Powders, Garfield Tea
Syrup, Garfield Relief Pasters, Garfield
Digestive Tablets and Garfield Lotion, are
now occupying the large and elegant office
building and laboratory recently erected by
them. For many years the Garfield REM"
dies have been growing In popularity and
their success is we'll deserved
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
There WAS Method in 1t.

One of Dundee's fashionable girls ven
tured to give her mother a few tips on
etiquette the other day in the following
manner: You should have turned down
the upper corners of your visiting card
ma, when you called on the bride. That
means congratulation. But instead Of
that. ma. you turned up the lower cor
ners: which means condolence:"
Yes, Florence" replied the mother,
with dignity. But you'd better wait till
You get married before you criticise your
ma"
She knows!-Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
More Thrift: Less Law.

1t is not possible ever to insure pros
perity merely by law. Something for
good can be done by law, and bad law
can do an infnity of mischief; but. after
all, the best law can only prevent wrong
and injustice and give to the thrifty, the
far-seeing and the hard-working chance
to exercise to the best advantage their
special and peculiar abilities.-Theodore
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

ELY'S CREAM BALM is prepared
for the particular benefit of sufferers
from nasal catarrh who are used to an
atomizer in spraying the diseased men,
branes. All the healing and soothing
properties of Cream Balm are retained in
the new preparation. 1t does not dry up
the secretions. Price, including spray
ing tube, Is cents. At druggists or Ely
will mail it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
More Males than Females.

The enumeration of 1900 shows that
there are more men and boys than women
and girls in this country. and that the diff
ference exceeds 100000 in popula-
ton OF, 76,303, 1897. The excess appears
more distinctly, perhaps, when it is said
that there are 512 males and only 4SS
females in every thousand people in the
United States.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
japanese Studying Mines.

Calumet. Mich, Nov. TX. Asano Of
Toxic is in the copper country inspectine
the mines. Mr.. Asano is consulting
chemist and engineer of the Furu Kawn
Copper company. which owns the richest
mines in the Orient. From here Mr..
Asano will go to the Montana copper
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
The Thrifty Gar.

1t was gravely announced that the
Car went to France to witness the mill
tary spectacle Amid the enthusiasm Of
the visit Russia borrowed $500, 1000. 600
from Paris bankers. Evidently the Car
enjoyed the show.-Saturday Evening
Post
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
Big Nu1get of Tin.

A wonderful nugget of tin has been
discovered in the mines Of North Dun
das, Tasmania. 1t is estimated to weigh
500 pounds. The assay of a small piece
shows that the large mass of ore con-
tains G. per cent Of metallic tin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot. Ease,
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Swollen, Sore. Hot,
Callous. Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails, Corns and Bunions. Aliens
Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. 25c
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmkted. LIE Roy n Y
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

In a few months an electric tramway
will be opened from Naples to the Cook
railway station below the summit of
Vesuvius.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Mrs. Austin's Cereals have the largest
sale OF any similar goods. Try them and
you will understand why.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Thirty minutes is all the time re-
quired to dye with PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES. Sold by DRUGGISTS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

The English channel is nowhere
more than 900 feet deep; the Irish sea is
2130 feet deep.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Piso's Cure for Consumption cured me
Of a tenacious and persistent cough
VIM. H. Harrison, 227 w. 121st street,
| New York, March %, 1901.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

ns~t day: 1se Of pr. Ki,ne's Great Nerve Re-
storer Send FkEE - 30 trial and t~ati.e
DR. X. H. KLINE, Ltd, 81 Arch st., PHILADELPHIA Pa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

The amount of gold coin in actual
circulation in the world is estimated by
the Bank of England officials to be about
8G5 tons.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
! Children teething: softens the gums reduces ~
|, nammation. allays pain. cures wind coltc. Is
! cents a bottle,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15
MOlasseS an Animal Food.

Many agriculturists in Europe nave
long been convinced that molasses is an
admirable food for horses and cattle, and
their conviction is now stronger than
have been recently tried, and which have
proved eminently successful.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

The skin of the Canadian black bear
brings from SIS to $50.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Greenland is one Of the very few
countries where infectious disease are un-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

Faik Pasha, vice-admiral of the Turk.
lsh navy, has been forced to fee the coun-
try. Perhaps the sound of his name had
something tc do with it.-Cleveland Lead
er.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

American insurance syndicates arc in
vading England.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

O'Hoolahan-"Who'd thing that we
would be hov;n' underground throl.ey car
lines! This is a great world we're liv
in inr'
O'Callahan-'It is that! Faith, OF
wouldn't be surprised if we lived long
enough t see underground illivated rail
roads!'-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

How vain you are, Efie: Looking at
yourself in the glass; Vain, Aunt EN-
ma! Ne vain? Why. don't think my
self half as good-looking as 1 really
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-11-15

II am trying to win my box if CIGARS:
said the lieutenant.
Don't fire any more." said the colonel;
''they're yours."-Army and Navy Jour-
nal.