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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Marriage of Mr.. VIM. Drew Bizzell and Miss
Blanche Stith.

Miss Blanche Stith, of this city, ana
Mr.. VIM Drew Bizzell OF Lumbertono
were married yesterday afternoon at
the home Of the bride, 41U Oakwood eve
nue.. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Geo. T. Smith, pastor OF Edenton
Street Methodist Church.
At the bridal party entered the parlor
Mendelssohn's wedding march was rem
dered by Miss Eva NJ Carter.
The bride was becolningly attired in
a pearl colorcd traveiliL" salt and car
ried pink carnations. Fhe groom wore
the conventional black.
After the ceremony the guests were
invited to the dining DOM, where a
tempting dinner was served.
Among those present from away were
Miss Mamie and Mr.. Malcomb BizZell,
sister and brother of the groom, and
Miss Mary Forbs, of Ted Springs.
Miss Stitn is one of Raleigh's Donu-
lar and attractive young women, and
by her lovely character and charm ing
manner has won many friends. Mr..
Bizzell is a rising young lawyer of Il I'M
berton. They left on the evening t'ain
for their home in Lumberton, carrying
the hearty good wishes and congratula-
tions of a host of friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

day, "and I think they will remedy the
trouble, giving US plenty of room for
present needs and supplying most com
Portable quarters for female prisoners
OF course we would like to build an adj
dition TO the northern end of the jail
ON vacant lot left there for that pur-
pose, but we cannot now afford it. The
county is in need of funds and the re-
cent loss Of some OF it's expensive
bridges force us to be as economical as
possible. To build this addition would
cost us some $1,000 at least, while to
make the changes proposed in the resi-
dence of the jailer and fit up his present
quarters for the prisoners would cost
not more than third that amount.
The work will be let out by contract
on bids submitted. BY this method we
Will get it dcue at the lowest possible
figure and at the same time give every
body chance at it. our plans are not
yet definitely decided upon, but they
will be at an early date and the work
commenced al once
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
IMPURE FOOD CONDEMNED.
The Annual Report of Keeper of the Market
McRary.

The annual report Of Keeper of the
Market McRaIy, which will be submit
ted to the board of alder men tomorrow
night, shows that he has been diligent
in the duty OF trying to prevent the sale
of impure food in the city market. Dur
ing the past year, according to this re-
port the following MEATS has been con-
demned: Beef, 1850 pounds, sausage,
54S pounds; tripe, 100 pounds; pork, 256
pounds; mutton, 100 pounds; pigs feet,
140 pounds; hogs condemned, 81; hogs
heads, rs; hog livers, Z; sets of brains,
IS; cows, 2; cows heads. So beefshanks,
IA; beef livers, /; beef tongue, 28 rab-
bits, 213; opossums, 2 sheep, 3; fish
condemned, 1854 punches; 2 kegs, "a
shad; sixty-three gallons oysters con-
demned. Fowls condemned: Turkeys,
2; chickens, 100; birds 2Si. Vegetables
condemned: Salad, Il bushels, toma-
toes, ] peck; onion, Il quarts; peaches,
20 quarts; Strawberries, 90 quarts; black
berries, so quarts; Snaps, II quarts;
grapes, 10 quarts; plums, quarts; rad
ishes, 5 lunches; cabbagcs, 10; water
melons, As; canteloupeS, 90. Eggs con-
demned, 36 dozen. 384 orders were taken
from the order box and distributed
to the proper persons. Fifty-one arrests
were made in the market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
COUNTY JAIL TO Be ENLARGED.
The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Talks of Plans and the Probable Cost
of Their Execution.

In accordance with the recommends
ton of the grand jury recently-and a
number of other grand juries before
that-the county commissioners win at
once set to work to enlarge the county
Jail and provide in it better accommo-
dations for female prisoners.
The plans have not yet been definitely
determined upon, but it is likely that
the front part of the pail, now used by
the taller as a residence will be con-
verted into cells for female prisoners
and the jailer's residence in the jail
yard be enlarged and ltted up for his
use.
In such case the nigh picket fence
around the Jail will DC extended across
between the court house and the Jail
so that no one can approach the front
of the Jail as now, unless admitted by
the officials
"These changes can be made for $500
or $500" said Chairman Green, of the
board of County commissioners yester-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
MANGUM ACQUITTED.
The Jury Thinks He Killed Griffin in Self
Defense.

Sam Mangum, who has been on trial
in Wake Superior court charged with the
murder of Pete Griffin, in Newlight
township last October, was yesterday
morning acquitted. The jury, after being
out more than twenty hours, brought in
a verdict of not guilty
When the jurors first retired from the
court room, and up to fifteen minutes be-
fore they filed back with their verdict, they
stood about evenly divided for acquittal
and for conviction of murder in the sec
ond degree.
The trial of the case consumed nearly
five days. The acquittal was on the
ground that Mangum killed Griffin in
self-defense.
other cases disposed of yesterday were:
George Crudup, colored, assault YER
dict guilty, so days on the roads.
Tom Johnson, assault with intent to
kill, verdict guilty twelve months on the
roads.
William Banks, enticing and procuring
apprentice, verdict not guilty
George McNeal assault, guilty, six
months on the roads.
w. H. Martin, for embezzlement of
funds in the State Treasury 10 years in
the penitentiary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
Competitive Examination.

competitive examination for the APP
pointment of cadet to the United States
Military Academy at West Point, will be
held at Weldon. n. c., on May list next.
The one passing the best examination will
receive the appointment. Each competi-
tor must have been a resident of the
Second Congressional District for the last
two years and not under II or over %
years of age and of sound health.
Any one desiring to stand the examina-
ton is requested to send to me, at Scot
land Neck, on or before April oath, his
full name, age, present residence and
residence for the past two years, weight,
height and his politics.
CLAUDE KITCHIN.
All papers in the Second District will
please give notice of the examination, &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
HE KEPT HIS LEG.

Twelve years ago J. w. Sullivan, OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with a
rusty wire Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he suf-
fered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation, but" writes, Il used
one bottle of Electric Bitters and ~
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and my
leg was sound and well as ever" For
Eruptions, Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum,
Sores and all blood disorders Electric Bit
ters has no rival on earth Try them.
All Druggists will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Oonly so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
Capt. W. B, Kendritk

The well known and popular General
Agent of the University Publishing Com
pany, says he is already receiving a great
many letters from all sections of the
State. enquiring about the book offerings,
especially their STANDARD LITERA-
TURE SERIES" which appeared in the
big quarter page advertisement which his
company run in our big LEGISLATIVE
EDITION Of March oath.
The above is but one of many assur-
ances we have had from those who adver-
tised in our Legislative Edition that their
advertisements have brought them en-
Quiries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

to vote on a compulsory school attend
ance law.
To amend the county board of educa-
tion act so far as Catawba is concerned
correcting a namel.
To allow the increase to $500, 900 of the
capital stock of the Goldsboro Lumber
Company.
To appoint ]. E. Peterson, G. W. Langs-
ton and W. H. Collins and others, justices
of the peace in Wayne county.
For the relief of E. E. Finch public
school teacher in Nash county.
To Provide for the publication OF the
proceedings of the court of impeachment.
To increase number of commissioners
in IredelI county.
To abolish the office of enrolling clerk.
To increase number of commissioners in
Wilson county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE.

sc rue de la Tour, Paris France.
Gives instruction in all the modern Ian
guages, music and painting with furnish
ed room and board for only $500 year;
also gives free trip to the historic places
around Paris. For further particulars,
address, Mrs. C. w. Harris, Washington,
D. c., or Mother Superior, sc rue de la
Tour, Paris France.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
Raleigh's Fire Loss,

The report of the Chief of the Raleigh
Fire Department shows that during the
fiscal year ended February 28, there were
"a alarms of fire, of which were false
that the total loss was $2132O, of which
81. 500 was by the burning, in February.
of the Willardsville Hosiery Mills, and
that the insurance aggregates $18. 663.
There were - more alarms than during
the year previous.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
DON'T LET THEM SUFFER.

Often children are tortured with itch
ing and burning eczema and other skin
diseases, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
heals raw sores, ex2els Inflammation,
leaves the skin without scar. Clean.
fragrant, cheap, there's no salve on earth
as good. Try it. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c. at all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

MONEY IN THEM-oN RECEIPT OF 25
cents will send you a catalogue contain
ing over 400 practical receipts and pro-
cesses, embracing thorough information
in plain language, applicable to almost
every possible industrial and domestic
requirement. WetzIer & Co., 1853 Main
street, Norfolk, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
A GOOD sTORY)

"A certain young lady in del
icate health was advised by her
doctor to take a Tablespoons
full of SCOTS emulsion of cod
liver oil after dinner-once a
day-and found herself almost
suddenly growing robust.
SO small dose is by no
means the rule; the rule is
whatever the stomach will bear
not more. Another rule is:
take it on every least occasion,
but not too much; don't over
do it.
Well send you little to try, If you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
An Important Meeting of the Directors to be
Held Here on the 18th.

A call has been issued for a meeting
of the board of directors of the Soldiers
Home, to be held on April 10Th in the
State Auditors office.
This will be a very important meeting
and all members of the board are urged
TO be present.
A superintendent of the board is to be
elected to succeed the late w. c. Stron-
ach, an executive committee is to be APP
pointed, and plans are to be determined
upon in regard to the new building foi
which the recent Legislature made an
appropriation of $4,000,
The directors of the Home are: J. S
Carr, A. B. Andrews, A. B. Stronach, B
r. Dixon and ]. A. Ramsey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
One Gent a Word,

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 25 CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
TIAL DlCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

Those famous little pills, DeWitts Lit
tie Early Risers will remove all impuri
ties from your system, cleanse your
bowels. make them regular. w. H. King
Drug Co. Bobbitt & Wynne Drug Co. VIM.
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
Senator Aycock Sick.

Governor Aycock left yesterday for
Goldsboro TO visit his brother Senator
B. f. Aycock, who is very sick with
rheumatism Governor Avcock will
probably remain in Goldsboro several
days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

FOR SALE-A GOOD 5-YEAR-OLD JACK.
j. R. Blacknall, Durham, N. c.
4--4-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

THE FINEST LOCATED BRICK HOTEL
in this city, Of sixty rooms, for rent
cheap. Great inducement to right party.
Apply early. Respectfully, f. M,
Lowry, Elizabeth City, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

CHEAPENING ~ ARTICLE IMPLIES
reducing the quality. R0YSTER'S
CANDY is a little higher. but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05
Virtue Excels Riches I"

Mr.. A. L. Harris, who lives at McCul-
lers, in Middle Creek township, has a bill
of money which he has had framed in
order to preserve it. The bill is placed
between two pieces of paper. On the
front it reads:
mo Carolina Currency
Ten Dollars
xxx No. 1875
State of North Carolina.
This bill entities the Bearer to receive
TEN Spanifh milled Dollars, or the Value
thereof, in Gold or Silver. agreeable to
an Act of Affembly paffed at Smithfield,
the 18th day of May 1875.
]. HUNT.
Virtue excelS Riches.
On one side is printed Death to
Counterfeit and on the other, Ten Dol
lars" The number 1875 and -. Hunt
is in writing
On the reverse side. surmounted by a
border, are the words:
Ten Dollars"
Printed by Hugh Walker, 1119.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

AGENTS WANTED--LiBERAL CON
tracts made with local agents, also
those desiring to travel in this State or
South Carolina and Maryland. The OPP
tons and privileges in policies of this
company insure ready sales. Reference
must accompany applications for
agencies. All information regarding
agencies must he addressed to 81, .
care News ana Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-05

For Group use CHENEYS
EXPECTORANT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-23
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Mercy kittredqe.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mercy
kittredge. whose death occurred, on
Monday of this week. was held at her
late home. Thursday afternoon. The
services was conducted by her pastor
Rev. b. p. Hope of the First Baptist
church, and his words We're of special
fitness and comfort. A quartet COM
posed of Mrs Pishon. Mrs. York. Mr..
+. b. PurintOn and Mr.. Harry Lowell.
sang appropriate selections. The floral
offerings We're numerous and beautiful.
The services were largely attended, and
their tender tranquility was in entire
accord with the spirit of her whom they
commemorated.
Mrs. Kittredge was born i'm Alton. N.
H.. in 1924. but most of her life had
been spent in Augusta and its vicinity.
She was the second daughter of James
and Eliza (Bickford) Savage. and her
father was one of the earliest settlers
Of CushnOc. now Augusta.
Mrs. kittredge was "A woman OF
strong and noble character and faith
fulness to her family. and her -four
children, all of whom hold positions OF
trust and usefulness. and her grand
children. to whom her devotion has
been hardly less evident. are witnesses
to her wisdom and fidelity.
Naturally energetic and 'self-reliant
she vet bore the weakness of her latel
life with sweet submissiveness and IN
diminished trust, and in the enjoyment
of the tendereSt care
She had been for nearly 60 years
! member of the First Baptist churcf
, and was one Of it's Oldest surviving
| members.
The serenity and gcntleness which
always characterized her. and which
| were manifest in all the. relations O
her life, endeared her to many hearts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-23
COUNCIL MEETING.
Pardon Granted Abner D. Thorn
Convicted of Murder.
ret't'ons Of Henry Dostie and Loren
Judkins Are Put Over.
large Amount Of Routine and Other Business
Transacted.

Al the regular meeting Of the Gov.
ernor and Executive Council. Thurs.
Jay evening. the petition for the pardon
OF Abner d. Thorn, convicted at the
April term of the supreme court Of Ok
lord county in the year 1884, for the
murder of Harrison A. Whitman al
Paris Hill. was granted. The petition
included n large number of names OF
prominent persons of Paris, Norway
Eand surrounding towns.
The petition for pardon Of Loren
|ffudkins Of Waterville, for the attempt
of Henry Tallouse, was put
FOYER to the next meeting.
The petition for the pardon of Henry
D6Stie was also put over.
fheefollowing orders were read and
passed:
OrAefed. that Owen Raymond of Ber-
wick be permitted to attend the Mas
Esachusetts school for the feeble mind
edsas a State beneficiary from Sept. il
UNTIL further ordered
Ordered. that Emily Robinson of
RObbinstOn. as beneficiary Of the State
at thss Massachusetts School for the
said Institution.
Ordered. that Miss Maud E. Jones of
Presdle Aele. and Paul l.. West of
Bath. be Permitted to attend tho Per
kinsSs Institute and Massa chusetts
School for the Blind as State benefi-
ciariesg until further ordered.
Ordered that the land agent be au-
athoriEed to deliver a deed of Indian
island. SO called. in the town of Bel
5rRde. to F. A. Jordan of Belgrade.
Three orders We're passed approving
special orders issued by the State
Board of Health relating to the re-
striction of travel and intercourse be-
tween the population near the border
of Maine and New Brunswick during
the smallpox scare.
An order was passed authorizing the
printing and binding of 1000 regular
catalogues and 2000 short catalogues of
the University of Maine.
The last Legislature passed a law re-
garding the taxation of trust com
panies and is as follows:
Section I. Every trust and banking
Co. incorporated under the laws OF
this State shall semi on OF
before the second Mondays of May and
November. make a return to the State
treasurer, of the average amount of its
time interest bearing deposits for the
six months preceding each of said days
from which return the State assessors
shall in each case deduct an amount
equal to the amount of United States
bonds. the shares of corporation stocks.
| such as are by law of this State free
from taxation to the stockholders. and
the assessed value of real estate owned
by the said trust and banking COM
pany.
Section 3. One-half of said tax shall
be assessed on the average amount OF
| said deposits for the six months ending
on and including the last Saturday of
| October
| The Augusta Trust Co. claims that
| the State could only tax the company
| from the ed of March up to the time
of the assessment, which would be
about Sc days. and accordingly sent in
TO the State check for $5O5. The
amount assessed by the State assessors
| for the six months was $295192. The
Governor and Council advised that an
amicable suit be instituted by the State
in order to test the validity of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-23

Deputy Sheriff J. +. Bean has serv-
ed a writ on Isaac NJ. Tucker for the
recovery of damages for alleged IN
juries to cow belonging to George F.
Temple. 1t is alleged that Tucker
maltreated the COW but Tucker claims
that the COW trespassed on his land
and in driving her away with Droo'h
stick she ran her head against a tree
and knocked a horn off. 1t is expected
that Tucker will furnish bond Tor
appearance at the September term OF
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-23

poem entitled: 1.-THE Returned Maine
Battle Flags. the band will NAV the
Star Spansled Banner" and taps will
be sounded, that thus fitting hom.va
may be rendered by the young soId,s, !.
Of today 10 the old and worn hnt .ocrod
flags carried by their fathers IN Tho
war for the preservation of the Union.
JOHN T. RICHARDS
Adjutant General.
BY order of the COMMUNICATIVE hier
The citizens Of Augusta NAV we'll
feel proud of Co. F. the home cow
pany. Under the efficient diract;o,, -,
Capt. Lovejoy and officers The com,
pany has made creditable recor, 7.
mas the largest number out at drill and
parade and holds the honor position at
the right OF the regiment. For the
past 10 years. the company has carried
OF some prizes in shooting and in
Capt. Lovejoy. Lieut. Written and
Sergt. LOvejOy it has some of the
strongest shots in the State. Tho
record at Chickamauga is worthy NJ
commentator and the ovation accord
ed Capt. LovejOy on his return from
hospital at Chickamauga shows that
Augusta hOnors her soldier bows. The
captain is popular with the men Of his
company and has many friends in the
regiment. A thorough tactician.
strict yet kind officer and an excellent
shot. he is worthy of all praise which
has been given him. At Chickamauga
he looked after the health of his men
until his own succumbed.
Cant 7 TO- In,
the regimental championship match.
The captain Is an especially good shot
at long ranges. He has been shooting
the military" since 81 but has shot
very little since 81. He has won the
championship four years. attained
highest score at the Brunswick com
petition for State team and led the
State team at Sea Girt, N. j.. in "a. He
won the inspectors badge in 49,
Sergt. Lovejoy tied the captains
score. this yare. but was out-ranked
on long ranges. Tho sergeant is one Of
the best shots i'm the State.
Wilson Hindle. the Headquarters
mess cook. prepared a little surprise
for his patrons, at dinner. yesterday.
Menus are not usually to be found in a
military camp but Mr.. Hindle made
some up. yesterday. and the officers
We're much pleased when they came to
mess Mr.. Hinile is one of the most
efficient cooks ever on the campground.
He has had valuable experience in the
best hotels. The following menu shows
what an excellent dinner Mr.. Hindle
offered the officers and guests:
MENU
SoupS
Mock Turtle
Queen Olives Mixed Pickles
Roast Vermont Turkey. English Dressing
Vegetables
Boiled Potatoes '- Mashed Potatoes
Corn on Cob ... French Peas
Sliced Tomatoes
Pudding
General Richards Pudding. Foam Sauce
Pastries and Fruit
Apple Pie CuStard Pie
Orange Jelly with Whipped Cream
Bananas Plums Peaches
Pears
Tea Coffee
Diamond Spring Water