davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

Twenty years ago. in the first Boer war, Ian Hamilt on then subaltern, lost pair of spectacles in the British. defeat at Majuba Hill. The spectacles were found by a Boer, who appears to have retained them until the time of his death, some months ago, in skir- mish with British outpost, The spectacles, inclosed in a case bearing General Hamilton's name, were found upon the dead body and, so the story goes returned to their original owner
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21
ADVERTISING RATES

i
 Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small advertisements, One Cent Word each h. sertion. Five Gents Word for full week tseyen times).
 x Display advertisements, per inch, one in. sertion. $l.20; each subsequent insertion, ao U cents; one week. $320; one month, $l0; one year, $40.
 Obituary Notices, in prose or verse, ID cents per line. Notices of Births, Marri- ages, Deaths, and Funerals. 50 cents each. Local Notices, 15 cents per line.
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their own immediate business Gall matter to oe sunob1ectionable). and their contracts do not Include Wants To Let, For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

x The Republican campaign committee fof Ohio has hit upon an ingenious sub setitute for direct appeal to the federal Sofficeholders for funds. Such officials are receiving copies of an editorial SDrfnted in a Columbus paper, which
 after reciting the legal proceedings
 ar.ainst the committee two years ago
 because of its begging appeal, states That the committee will send out no such appeal this year, in order to avoid SHcandal. This is followed by a pointed fetatement that the need this year is quite as great and important as 1t was Two years ago, as are the evils that
 would follow a Democratic victory, and stf1e article concludes: Realizing the 5iinportance of this years campaign, we 4feel sure that Republicans all over the scountry will gladly render their assist sa1oe without waiting for the formality Sof letter from our committee. It is only necessary they should know that I've will be glad of their help"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

TWO bills for the suppression or an archy will be presented oy the fauosoh county bar association to the New Jer- sav s,eeislature at the coming session. c,a will make anarchy capital Tel ony both as to principals ana aceesso- r,es--the term being defined as "1nclud- lsing every act done or word uttered .,,,+h intent to cause or to incite others to cause the assassination Of preSi- .aant of the United States or any person h the line of the presidential success
 +ba governor of New Jersey, or any person in line to succeed him, or
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

An ingenious sounding device now be-
 Ing constructed in Baltimore is design < ed for the purpose of determining the depth of water along the coast and shore lines, and to delienate upon paper Atlle exact shape or contour of the bot tom. The device is the invention of c.
 A Thompson, an ex-naval officer
 a1rhere are three parts. An arm rotat- ling vertically upon an axle is pivoted ", the side of the vessel clear of the
 water. the free end of the arm termin- ling in a metal shoe which drags along sthe bottom. Connected with the arm sby plano wire with several turns
 around it's periphery is small drum When a line of soundings is to be start
 ed the arm is lowered until the shoe touches the bottom. The rotation or
 +he arm on its axle causes strain on S4he niano wire which revolves the drum and turns the gear-wheel, the pointer sahainr carried around the face of the
 dfal. the cam moves the rod, which car
 ries the pencil transversely over the pa
 rs, and records the variations in depth
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

A Chicago woman has been married to the same man three times, and she isn't quite certain yet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CTTY 1b CENTS A WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH $3 FOR Srx MONTHS, $6 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

1HA WEAALf JOURNAL, Issued Thursdays, Ono Dollar a Year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21

Tn musketry training at Aldershot, England, experiments are being made with new style of targets Heads are made to appear and disappear at regu- lar intervals, by electricity, along the sky line of a range of hills, represent
 Ing an enemy taking aim and firing. These constitute targets upon which the rifle shots practice. On railway which the enemy is supposed to be Euarding an armored train appears and IS subjected to heavy fire In it's rear follow the cavalry patrol, who are also eubjected to heavy rifle fire, complete sly riddling them, though they effect their object in the destruction of the Nine, as is shown by the electrical ex- ltylosion of dynamite. The signal cabin fo the right of the railway, containing seeyeral men, is then riddled, and Farmhouse which concealed large number of the enemy bombarded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-21
;he gunrnal a nd Gumrter

lAL CARRIN GTON PUBLISHING co
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, President.

The last portrait is that of President
Mckinley. PLASTIC ductile, docile, safe,
pleasing his party magnates WELL" is the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

Mr.. ]. T. Harris, Harris Springs, S. G.
Dear Sir: l have prescribed Harris
Lithia Water freely, in cases where
lithia water was indicated, for over seven
wears. and have never known it to iail to
prove highly beneficial to the patient /
have used other lithia waters, but have
had better results from Harris Lithia
Water than any | have ever employed in
my practice. l regard it as a sovereign
remedy in Uric acid Diabetes, Gout, rheu-
matism Of the kidneys AMI bladder. In
acute and chronic Bright's disease, ard IN
diabetes, we have no remedy ut our com
mand that excels Harris Litha Water.
| have no hesitancy in saying that the
water may be relied upon 10 give most
satisfactory results. and that it Is a
sure. positive solvent OF Uric acid and the
urateS. Yours very truly,
JAMES b. MORGAN, NJ. D.,
Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Medical Department Of the University of
Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
JoNEsgoRO PROGRESS SOLD.
Rev J c. Troy Removes His Home to Durham.
Lost $500
(snecial to News and Observer

(Special to News and Observer
Jonesboro, n. c., August 1O.-Capt. W.
II. Humber lost an envelope on the streets
Of this place containing between $500 ana
$500 t., to now no trace can be found
of it. 1t is supposed to have slipped out
of his pocket.
Jonesboro High School opens on August
18th and a good attendance is expeced
The outfit of the Jonesboro Progress
has been sold to Mr. ID. +. Dellinger. OF
Cherryville, N. c.. and will be moved TO
that place in the near future. Mr.. n. Il.
Hoyle. the editor and publisher of the
Progress expects to complete his education
before again entering business.
Our baseball team defeated the Bynum
team yesterday by a score OF II TO >.
Our "babies,' have not been defeated in a
game this year Bynum played SANFORD $
batteries while Jonesboro played Lilies and
Watson.
Rev. ]. G. Troy. who has lived here for
several years, left this morning for Dur
ham. where he will make his home in the
future.
News has reached here of the death OF
Miss Jessie Bryan, of Carthage. She was
the daughter of the late Roderlck Bryan
and neice Of Hon. w. ]. Adams. she
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

j. p Earnest, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, Columbia Building, Washington.
ID. c..
Washington, ID. G.
Harris Lithia Springs Co., Harris Springs.
S. c.
Gentlemen: I have used q cabroy of
your Lithia Water, and its invigorating
and curative effect upon me has been
MOST REMARKABLE. 1 begun its use
shortly after getting out of bed from a
three months attack of typhoid fever,
from which l began to fear / never would
entirely recover l am all right today, no
trace of the fever remains. and am con-
fident that my excellent health today is
due in great measure, If rot entirely.
to the use of the water. This is the first
testimonial | have ever written. but
feel that you deserve it, and you are at
liberty to make whateye use Of this let
ter you please. Very truly,
]. p. EARNEST.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

several pieces of calculi passed by a
patient of mine. who has been taking
the Harris Springs Water for the past
eighteen months. This gentleman has
been a sufferer for two or three years
with Cystitis, caused from stone. The
solvent power of the water has been. |
think, clearly demonstrated in this case.
All these fragments were passed in two
evacuation from his bladder in the past
ten days. l consider Harris Spring Wa
ter most excellent remedy in the Uric
Acid Diathesis, also in Chronic Dyspeptic
trouble. | am yours respectfully,
A. w. BURNETT. NJ. D.
Portsmouth, Va.
Mr.. ]. T. Harris.
Dear Sir: 1t gives me pleasure to say
that | have been using your Lithia Wa
ter for several months past, and that
believe it to be one of the best Lithia
Waters that have come in contact with
Yours truly,
e. ST. JOHN,
Vice President, S. A. L.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

manner in which Mr.. Lewis paints him,
adding that Reed was possessed of a
precise thought when in response to
query put just following McKinley's first
inaugural he said: Hanna run for the
Presidency in 1890? Why should he snatch
at the shadow when he has the sub
stance?"
Mckinley is the middle size of man.
He is passive he is acted upon and does
not act. He is pru-
MKINLEY dent of himself; nor
AND THE over sensitive. He
MONEY POWER. strikes poses and be-
comes a picture. He
shrinks from the new He sees nothing
that has not been seen, hears nothing
that has not been heard, finds nothing
that has not been found, says nothing
that has not been said, thinks nothing
that has not been thought knows nothing
that has no been known, does nothing
that has not been done, and would neither
eat nor breathe were there not precedent
for each He is peg of a President on
which Money hangs it's hat as it sits down
to the conduct of government snubbing
post to which all craft, pirate and mer-
chairman, tie up alike. Is he honest?-
yes.
There are different kinds Of honesty,
quoth Morrison. once of the Ways and
Means. There is this man Mckinley;
he's honest. There was Randall; he was
honest. And. for myself, | reckon I'm
hone Nv there is this difference. II
| were to fall into bankruptcy, no rich
men would pay my debts. If | were to
die. no rich men would present my widow
with one hundred thousand dollars. ri
tell you why. My sort of honesty never
dill that sort of fellow any good "
There are in the book other interesting
sketches of mon that have figured in pub
lie affairs-Hanna, Carnegie and Hewitt;
Kelly, Tweed and Scannell; Jackson. Burr
and Hamlton--all sketched in Mr.. Lewis
inimitable style; but space, already too
long extended, forbids further quotations.
The final chapter is a sort of potpourrl
trusts. camp meeting campaigns coun-
sci sartorial, the woman good, vanity, the
protective tariff, the science of plumber,
and few other things-and not a dull line
III any of them
FRED L. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

Charity and bookbnders cover null
titude of faults.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
BEST "FRtSH CLASS
Mr.. Eliason To Be Director
Of University Gymnasium.
The Foot Ball Coach Has Been Selected The
University Ready for Next
Session.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Chapel Hill, n. c., August 1O.-The di-
rector of the gymnasium at the Univer-
city next year will be Mr. e. l.. Eliason, of
Chestertown, Md. He is recommended by
Dr. Anderson, of Yale. Mr.. Elason won
the INTERCOLLEGIATE all-around champion
ship of the Eastern Colleges this last
year. He was president of the Yale Base
ball Association, manager of the team
and plaved centrefeld on it, He was cap
tain of the Yale gymnasium team last
year. and a member of it for four years.
He also played football. lie graduated
this wear at Yale with high honors, Sc
curing an election to the Phi Beta Kappa.
In securing such director the University
is peculiarly fortunate
The football coach has also been selected
He is Mr.. Charles o. Jenkins. WHO grad
uated at Yale in "a, and at Harvard Law
School last year. He was captain OF the
college eleven (scrubs) at Yale and has
coached successfully the teams OF several
Western Colleges. He knows thoroughly
both the Yale and Harvard games. He is
highly recommended by Gordon Brown and
Lee McClung, captains of the Yale teams
of 1900 and of 1892. and other we'll know
players.
The record OF grades made on exa:ai.
nation by the last Freshman class shows
that this is probably the best class that
ever entered the University. More than
eighty per cent completed their work
with credit. AMI aho1t one third of the
class passed on al of their examinations
without a single failure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

have found the use of the water from
YOUR Lithia Springs in South Carolina so
effcacious in the case of young lady
patient of mine, who has suffered for
wears with Diabetes, with all it's differ
ent attendants, that | want to add my
testimonial to the many you already have.
The patient l refer to has used the wa
ter freely at home for scarcely month
now, with mMe beneficial results than
from months sent at the different noted
lithia springs IN different parts OF the
United States, besides long continued use
of the same waters at home other Oh
my patients and friends are now using
the same with best results. | cordlaliy
recommend it to all suffering from similar
disease.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS r. POWELL, NJ. D.
President Southern Medical College, At
fanta. Ga.
boya ,,cad tho Harris Ijthia Springs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

it is a most valuable remedy
r. C. HOFFMAN.
Baltimore, Md.
have found Harris Lithia Water an
exceedingly valuable remedy for persons
suffering from Kidney and Bladder trou-
bles Therefore take pleasure in recon-
mending it. Respectfully.
]. T. ALEXANDER,
President Board of Health.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Harris Lithia Water is, in my
opinion, unexcelled for those ailments re-
during the salts it contains.
THEO. LAMB, NJ. D.,
Professor Diseases of Chest and Prlncl-
pies of Medicine, Medical Department,
University of Georgia.
Camden. S. c.
Mr.. J. T. Harris.
Dear Sir: enclose you in this letter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

had been in feeble health for several
yearr.
Martin Camp of Confederate veterans
will hold reunion here on September
9Th. Hon. Dan Hugh Mclean, Gen. j. S.
Carr and others will be present. The
camp has members from five counties and
large basket picnic will be given
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
FIR E. {.
An Old Reliable Cure for.
BLOOD AND SKIN
Diseases, Cancer, Ulcers,
Scrofula. Eczema, Etc.

The proprietors Of this paper know
that Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. 3D. is
famous Southern Blood Cure, but to
quickly introduce b. b. b. into new homes
10, Geo treatments will be given away to
readers of this paper.
Botanic Blood Balm quickly cures old
ulcers, scrofula, eczema. itching skin and
blood humors, cancer, swelings, persist
ent wart or sore, eating, fostering sores.
boils. carbuncles, pinlples or offensive
eruptions, pains in bones or joints,
rheumatism catarrh, or any blood
troable, all run down feeling thin blood,
pale skin. Botanic Blood Balm kills the
poison in the system which is the direct
cause of these troubles, heals every sore
or pimple, makes the blood pure and
rich and stops all aches and pains.
Botanic Blood Balm thoroughly tested for
so years in hospital and private practice,
has cured thousands of cases given
UP as hopeless, sold at most drug stores,
81 per bottle For free treatment write
to Blood Balm Co, 100 Mitchell ST., At
lanta Ca Medicine sent at once, pre-
paid Describe trouble and free medical
advice given until cured. b. B. b. cures
especially the deep-seated old cases that
have failed under doctors or patent medi-
cine treatment. Costs nothing to try
Botanic Blood Balm, so write at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
Epidemic Of Staggers.
pecial to News and observer.)

Especial 10 News and UDseFVeTj
Swan Quarter, N. c., August {, 1901.
To the Editor. Horses are dying by
the score in Hyde county with what is
known as staggers. They live from six
t. twenty four hours after knowing they
are sick From four to six have died in
the narrow limits of neighborhood in
day. Have not heard II ole that has been
saved by treatment. We extend an open
invitation to he veterinarian surgeons TO
come at once tc the county that horse
owners NAV be benefited by a carefal
diagnosis of the disease.
] NJ WATSON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
s2.65-TO WILMINGTON, N. c., AND RE
TJTRN-S2 g.

81 65-TO WILMINGTON, N. c., AND RE
TURNS. 65.
On account Confederate Veterans Re-
union, Wrightsvlle, N. c., August 14th
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets from Raleigh to VIII
mington for $2.65; tickets sold August y
13 and II, with final return limit August
oath.
Leave Raleigh 4:10 a. M, arrive Will
mington II noon.
Cheapest trip of the season to Will
mington and Wrightsvlle and most de-
lightful time for bathing. For information
apply to
C. H. GATTIS, C. p. and T. A,
Raleigh, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

Water for the past year in all renal trou-
bles. with prompt and efficient effect In
equity and rheumatic troubles | consider
this water superior to the Buffalo Llthla
Springs Water l suffered from an attack
of rheumatism for eight months, during
which time / drank the Buffalo Lithla
Springs Water constantly for four months
without any relief. In November had
case of Harris Lithia Water sent TO me,
and after drinking it for about three or
four weeks, the pain and stiffness left
my limbs, and have not been troubled
since. | feel that | can safely recommend
the Harris Lithia Water.
Respectfully,
R. B. HARRIS. M. d.
Savannah, Ga.
! have been using Harris Lithia Water
for some time, and I will say to you that
it is my opinion that the Harris Lithia
Water is by far the best Lithia Water
that | have ever used and it has done
me a great deal Of good, and think that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11
TOT CAUSES NIGHT ALARM.

zone night my brothers baby was
taken with Group writes Mrs. ]. c.
Snider, of Crittenden, Ky, cit seemed
it would strangle before we could get a
doctor, so we gave it DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quiet, relief and
permanently cured it. We always keep
it in the house to protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me of a chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieve"
Infallible for Coughs, Colds, Throat
and Lung troubles. SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free at all druggists.
Charity and hookbnders cover null
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-03
PRESIDENT WILL
SEE EXPOSITION
Accepts invitation to be Present at
Charleston on Lincoln Day,
February 18th.
F February 18th.
(Ey Associated Press.)

(By Associated IreSS.
CHARLESTON S. c., Nov. 2.-Adyices
received from Washington tonight con-
vey the very gratifying Intelligence that
the President has accepted the invitation
of the South Carolina Interstate and West
Indian Exposition to attend the exposi-
ton on Wednesday. February 18th. Lin
coins birthday, and prepare tons will be-
made here to celebrate the event with the
most imposing ceremonies.
At the meeting of the Cabinet yester-
day the President mentioned the fact that
the invitation had been extended. and the
matter was fully discussed, the members
of the Cabinet agreeing with the Presi-
dent-tna the date suggested for the Pres
ident's visit was exceptionally appropri-
ate for a Presidential visit.
Before leaving Washington the special
committee from the exposition called on
the members of the Cabinet and extended
to each of them q personal invitation to
accompany the President to Charleston.
1t is. understood that Mrs. Roosevelt
and all the ladies' of the Cabinet will at
tend the exposition with the Presidential
party and it is hoped that the condition
of public business will be such as to per-
nit the President and his party to spend
some days at the exposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-03
HIGH HONOR DONE
UNITED STATES
Presidency Of Congress offered One
of Her Delegates.
WAS coURTEousLY DECLINED.
MIR. Davis Assured the Delegates That His
Country Stood Unalterably Upon the
Monroe Secretary Hay
Made Honorary President.
WAS CONTINUOUSLY DECLINED.
(By Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Nov. AT this morn-
inS's meeting of the Pan-American Con-
gress. General Rafael Reyes, delegate of
Colombia, in 4 speech full of praise for
the United States. proposed that f. G..
Davis. chairman of the United States
delegation, be elected permanent presi-
dent of the Pan-American Conference. In
proposing ex-senator Davis as permanent
president, General Reyes said:
In offering the proposition which has
just been read, 1 feel sure that I nave
Interpreted the wishes and sentiments of
I'LL the delegations of Latin-America IN
rendering the Office of president of the
Conference to the chairman of the United
States delegation we are perforESs9S az
act# of courtesy in assigning the h gre OF
honor to the chief representative of the
nation which has taken so important a
part in converting both Pan-Amer.can
Conferences, and which. If no other
ground than that of language. figures
among all Latin-American nations here
represented in the role of a guest.
In addition to this duty of courtesy,
there are otner reasons OF great weight
for the appointment which I have pro-
posed, and among these reasons I may
mention the fact that our several nations
recognize the civil:zing influence of the
United States and the influence which
they confidently believe will ever be cy-
erted on behalf of their prosperity AMI
welfare under the amp!est guarantee OF
independence. justice. and liberty for ALL =
The last mentioned sentiments were re-
ceIved by all the Latin-ArIerican dat.e-4
gates with marks of approval.
DECLINED THE HONOR.
When General Reyes had named Mr..
Davis for the presidency OF the Confer
ence, C. NJ. Pepper. United States dele
gate. spoke in Spanish declining the
honor.
Ex-senator Davis then spoke in person.
thanking General Reyes and the delegates
and saying that the Americans are not
here for place prominence. put 10 M
crease the general feeling of amity ana
good will among the American nations;
that this country wanted no more terri
tory but stood as the Modes and the Per-
slams for the Monroe doctrine which de-
clared for territorial integrity of all the
American republics, and for the preserVa-
ton O, their commercial rights and Hber-
ties.
Ex-senator Davis. having declined the
presidency of the conference. the provls-
fonal president Cenaro Raigosa. CHAIR
man of the Mexican delegation. was
elected president of the international
American Conferences: DuEate Peroira, OF
Lrazil. was elcted first vice-president, and
vice-prestdent-
Senior Carlo, of Ecuador. proposed NAM
ing Secretary Hay as an additional hon
orary president. Senior Colva. of Costa
ca. second the motion, and Senior Cor
req, of Nicaragua. asked that the ap-
pointment be made by acc1amation- and.
after another speech by General Reyes.
the conference accepted Carbo's proposal
unanimously by acclamation.