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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
PERSONALS.

SIR. t. C. Bond, of Windsor. is in the
city.
Mr.. r. H. Patterson, of Wilson, was
here yesterday.
Dir. r. l.. Bundy, of Laurinburg, was
here yesterday.
Mr. NJ. A Simpson, of Goldsboro, was
here yesterday.
DR.. B. W. Kilgore left yesterday for
Durham on business.
Mr.. o. L. Joyner. of Greenville, arrived
IN the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. o. Greer, of Greensboro, is in
the city at the Marlborough
Senator H. A. London returned to his
home IN Pittsboro yesterday.
Mr.. John Haywood left yesterday to
visit relatives IN Greensboro.
Mr.. r. l.. Gray left yesterday morning
for Greensboro on legal business
Mr. ]. I'll. Baker has arrived from Win
fall TO enter Kings Business College
Mr.. d. E. McIver, of Sanford, after
short visit, left for his home yesterday.
Mr. NJ. o. Sheriff. returned to the
city yesterday. after a visit TO Hickory
Mr.. d. G. Ballard, of Louisburg, arrived
here yesterday and goes to Greensboro
today.
Mr.. N. n Lawrence, Jr., and DR.. Theo.
Hooks, of Smithfeld, were in the city
yesterday.
Rev. w. W. Orr. of Charlotte who was
here at the Temperance Convention, left
yesterday.
Rev A. w. Setter, after visit to the
: city. has returned to his home at More
head City
Mr. George Lyon, of Durham, passed
through yesterday on his way to More
head City
Mr. ). J. Williams. of the Charlotte
News, left yesterday for his home after
a short visit.
Rev T. N. Ivey left yesterday fo~
Oriental, NJ c., to attend the meeting OF
the District conference.
Mr.. Henry A. Page returned to his home
at Aberdeen yesterday, after attending
the Temperance Convention.
Prof. Gray r. King, of Wilson, passed
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through the city yesterday on his way
to his home in Louisburg, N. c.
Mn. j. d. Hartness, after attending
the Temperance Convention, left yester-
day for his home in Statesville.
Mr.. A. D. Watts, private secretary to
Senator Simmons. left yesterday for a
visit to his home in Statesville.
Rev. W. G. Barrett, who has been here
visiting his sister, Miss Bertha Barrett,
left for his home in Durham yesterday.
Rev. W. B. Morton, who has been Wis
ting friends in Louisburg. passed through
yesterday on his way to his home in
Dunn, N. c..
DR.. Stricken Coles, of Philadelphia, af-
ter visit to his brother. Mr.. Henry A.
Coles, at the home of Mr.. NJ. T. Norris,
left yesterday.
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ss6@a5
WZWQN
Its reputation costs you nothing.
Appeals to you On its merit.
Life Was Not Worth Living.
Shelby. N. q. ApriI 30. 1902.

Shelby, N. c., April 80, 1902,
/ had been severe sufferer from ner-
vous prostration for two years and every
thing 1 ate disagreed with me. This made
me feel so wretched and bad all the time
that life was burden and felt that !
had rather die than live. / could not eat
meat or any solid food at all and every
thing l did eat caused me to suffer. /
had terrible nervous spells when l would
become cold and feel almost hfeless-then
hot baths would have to be applied. ]
suffered from gas on the stomach all the
time, and so weak l didn't do any work
for twelve months. Nothing l tried did
me any good.
/ was in that condition when Mrs. Joe
Person called to see me last July and said
everything she could to persuade me to
try her remedy. as she was so confident
it would cure me. I bought half dozen
bottles and felt great deal better by the
time l had taken the third continued
it until / took eighteen bottles, which
cured me. My indigestion is well and
can eat anything / want, and it is very
seldom 1 ever have even a touch of ner-
vousness. My health is good and life it.
self seems like different thing to me and
well worth living. When / commenced
the remedy I weighed 1O5 pounds, now l
weigh 40 pounds. which was my natural
weight before 1 was taken sick.
If any one suffers from Indigestion or
nervous prostratio1, they need not hest
tate to try the remedy. l would not take
any amount of money for what it did for
me. MRS. J. D. BREVARD
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

YOUNG MAN (UNMAR.
ried); steady habits; good business
knowledge, to take half interest and
manage an established fancy grocery,
stationery and variety store in q fine
town in middle North Carolina. Good
profits; closest investigation. Attrae-
tive business in every way for live
young man with $780, Engagement
needn't begin till September. Address
III. Co. care News and Observer.
7-5-4t--sun tues thurs.
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Death at Soldiers Home 9.

Capt. John N. Mcdowell, of Edenton,
N. c., died Tuesday night at 9:45 O'Clock
at the Soldiers Home He was II years
old. In the Civil War he was captain and
assistant quartermaster of the Third
North Carolina Artillery.
He has been here since November and
died from complication of diseases. HIS
wife is buried in Warrenton, and yesterday
morning the remains were taken there for
interment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Whole-souled John Pullen.

If there is one person in Raleigh that
is making it happy for the student teach
ers at the Summer School it is John Pull
len. His latest contribution to the ac-
count of happiness was an ice cream and
graphophone party given on the A. and
NJ. College Tuesday afternoon. 1t was
greatly enjoyed event.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

PERSONS WANTING TO BUY FINE
family Mich Cows, pedigreed Jerseys Of
splendid individuality wits first or sec
ond calves, write TO Occoneechee Farm,
Durham. N. c. few thoroughbred
Shropshire Bucks for sale also.
7-1-2w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

STIEFF-Pianos.
SYDNOR & NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
BoYLAN, PEARCE & Co.-The July Cash
Clearance Sale.
SHERWOOD HIGGs & Co.-Mid Summer
Clearance Sale.
ATLANTIC HOTEL, Morehead City.
HICKS DRUG STORE.-If You Are Hot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED-TWO FIRST CLASS
teachers for school at New London,
N. c., Address II. S. Trott, Secretary
Board of Trustees. 2-3-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED-A HoUsEKEEPER FOR FAM
lily of four; must be fond Of children.
Write for particulars to Box c., Kin
stcn, N. C.
7-7-eod-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED-SOME ONE TO MAKE FOR
me at Pittsboro, N. c.. 100000 brick by
contract or by day, power machine and
ground furnished B. Nooe, Pittsboro.
N. C. 7-S-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
THE WEATHER. TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to D. M tonight: Thursday, tar.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, SO; minimum temper
ature, 81; mean temperature, IS; total
rainfall 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

NTED.-PRINCIPAL FOR LITTLE
ton High School who will prepare stu,
dents for college. Excellent location,
growing town. Address L. w. Bagley,
Scotland Neck. N. c.
71-1W.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Muslin Underwear

Mountains Of snow, whiteness, beautiful
in design and skillfully made. Trimmed
with Point De Paris, Valenciennes and
Sheerest Ernbroideries. A mark down
sale on this line always creates rush
Shop early and get the pick. Corset
Covers, Chemise, Gowns. Drawers, Long
and Short Skirts. This money saving OPP
portunity you don't want to miss
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED-JUNIOR DRUG CLERK; SIN
gle man preferred; state age and ex-
perience. Address. The Carolina Phar-
macy, Asheville, N. C.
7-7-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

FOR SALE.-CoTToN SEED MEAL
and Hulls. Apply to Louisburg Cotton
Oil Mill, Louisburg, N. G.
7-1-1W
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
{ Six Words to the Line.

INSURE YOUR HEALTH BY GOING TO
Panacea Springs; now open Tor guests.
Write at once for rates Miles Il Wig
gins, Panacea, N. c.
a-9-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED TO SELL so CARLISLE
Pianos at once, uprights. Carlisle Piano
Mfg Co., care OF Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

wANTED.-A GOOD CIVIL ENGI-
neer to do about three months work
Address Railroad, care News and Obser-
yer.
7-1-lwk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED PIANO, ORGAN AND FURN-
ture man. j. w. Hollingsworth, Louis
burg, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED-Experienc druggist. AID
dress 3D. care of News and Observer.
7-3-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Notice is called to the fact that this is
the day for the examination for entrance
to the A. and NJ. College. Applicants
viii present themselves for examination
at the county superintendent office at
10 o'clock this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Novelty Lace Robes

Tosca and Brussels net Robes at exactly
half off. Very high grade, perfect in style
and shape-beautifuI designs in Medallion
Motifs and Applique
$25 GO Robes reduced to- $12 so
$50. 90 Robes reduced to-. $500
1897. SO Robes reduced $1S.75
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

SHOT DEAD''-PANACEA WATER 4
dead shot to eczema, Indigestion and all
stomach troubles For rates and testi-
monials, write to Miles & Virgins, Pan
acea, n. G.
749-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
GggosUc0S98tlgy96
Mid Summer Clear
anCe Sale
Considerably Under Price

bargain
with which
Relish all the participants
prevail throughout the
OF Ines
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Ladies House Wrappers

There are ony three prices. The scale
runs this way:
All the $1.25 lS135 and $50 quail
ties are now sid for csc
Those that were $500 and So IS are
reduced to $1.4S.
The SIS 90 aid $3.75 kinds now go for
S24S
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Ladies Shirt Waists

Right in thefmidst of the Shirt Waist
season, while ihe mercury is playing Up
in the nineties there is a break in the
prices on somd Of the most comfortable
garments worn
The Soc, 75o., S5c. and $I.OO Per-
Gale, Lawn anaa Madras Bingham Waists
are now 39c., AGE, 59c and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

The Hook and Ladder Company Tuesday
night presented their foreman. Mr.. w.
w. Parrish, with a beautiful gold medal
as a token of their appreciation for his
valued services rendered as foreman of
the company for number OF years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

WANTED BOOK KEEPER AND
stenographer who can play piano; easy
place. J. w. Hollingsworth, Louisburg,
NJ O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Tallor-made Suits

These values never have been beaten
rarely equalled Samples of the prices
placed on some of the Ladies Tailor made
Coat Suits.
Reduced from $1,000, $II25 and
SIG so for this Clearance Sale to 5000
81 SO and $3.50.
Fine Coat Suits marked from $1S.75,
$22 so and I$26.25 to $IO.39, $IO.9s
and $1269.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

The Board of County Commissioners
will meet on next Monday as a Board
of Equalization, to hear and settle any
cases that may come up where there is
complaint of incorrect property yalua-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Separate Skirts

In Fabrics that are cool and neat, tail
ored to hold their shape. no matter how
thin the material. Perfectly made and
you'll appreciate the saving in cash
Walking Skirts that were $I.75 and
S2.25 reduced to $I25 and $1.9S.
$500 and 81 90 reduced to So go and
lS3. So.
Dress Skirts that were $3.50 and
81. SO, reduced to $3.50 and $3.50.
$500 and 81 so reduced to $500
and $4.99.
Taffeta Silk Skirts. full sweep, 5000
and IS7 so reduced to $500 and $.47S
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
CorSsts and Waists

AUIS@IO dIIU w dISIS
Five styles of Dollar Corsets to be sold
at 69c
$50 qualities Ior ............... CSC.
81 SO grades go for. $3.50
Cnldren's Skehton Waists, worth rs
and Soc, closing out at 1Oc
All other Dollar Corsets, any make, dur
ing this week SDc.
Prices on all iothers reduced in same
proportion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
NOTICE.
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
of the North Carolina Railroad Company
will be held in Greensboro on Thursday,
July 9th. 1903.
d. HI. M'LEAN,
Secretary and Treasurer.
690t A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

1t is said that at least 100000 worth
of real estate in Raleigh township is still
unlisted
The ball game at the Fair Grounds this
afternoon between Raleigh and Pittsboro
begins at half past four o'clock.
Blanks will be sent out very soon to
all the county school superintendent for
reports OF the school census in every
county.
Mr. Lewis Mckee, son of DR.. James
Mckee, went to Richmond yesterday.
where he has accepted a position with the
Richmond Locomotive Works.
Mr. P. B. Johnson left yesterday for
Merry Oaks, called there by the sickness
of his father, Mr.. R. N. johnson. at one
time county commissioner of Wake.
The depots were thronged yesterday
with the attendants at the Temperance
Convention, who were there to take trains
Tor their homes.
Dr. " E. Turner and Col. Benehan
Cameron left yesterday for Greensboro,
to attend the meeting of the stockholders
of the North Carolina Railroad.
Mr. T. w White, who was graduated
from the course in Industrial Chemistry
at the A. and NJ. College at its recent
commencement, has been appointed to
position in the dye house of the Shamrock
Mills in Winston-Salem.
Notice is called to the fact that this is
the day for the examination for entrance
to the A. and NJ. College. Applicants
win present themselves for examination
at the county superintendent office at
10 o'clock this morning.
The Board of County Commissioners
will meet on next Monday as Board
of Equalization, to hear and settle any
cases that may come up where there Is
complaint of incorrect property valua-
ton.
The Hook and Ladder Company Tuesday
night presented their foreman. Mr.. w.
w. Parrish, with a beautiful gold medal
as a token of their appreciation for his
valued services rendered as foreman of
the company for a number of years.
Dr. L. J. Picot, of Littleton, and Mr..
S. o. Middleton. of Hallsvilie. who have
been here attending meeting of the
executive board of the State Hospital. left
for their homes yesterday. The commit
tee transacted routine work and found
everything in excellent condition.
II
Say said a stranger at the Union
DEPOT yesterday, Il want to spit and
DON'T want to be arrested. The signs all
around here say you must not spit on the
floor and 1 can't find spittoon." And then
he made dead break through the build
iEg to get out on the street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Silk Waists

Think Of it, but don't think long. Time
is money in sale like this
$2.75, $500 and $40O China Silk
and Taffeta Waists are now $169,
S1.oS and So SO.
The $3.50, 5000 and $3.50 shan
tung Peau De Sol and Taffeta Waists are
reduced to $3.50, SO 9S and $4.4S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Mr. J. w. White, who was graduated
from the course in Industrial Chemistry
at the A. and NJ. College at its recent
commencement, has been appointed to a
position in the dye house of the Shamrock
Mills in Winston-Salem.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
House Wrappers

Wrappers made Of Lawn or Percale,
with yoke or shoulder effect, deep hounce
on Skirts, filled lining and belt at waist.
$1.35 and $50 qualities. ...... CSC.
$2.CO and 1925 qualities. $1.4s
$3.50 and 1915 qualities So. AS
WHITE LAWNlDRESSING sACQUEs.
Who'd be without a full supply Of White
Waists and DRESSING Sacques, when tae
seasons best stiles are selling so far be-
low regular prize
White Lawn dressing Sacques that were
LOO, $l.35 ind $3.50 only yesterday
are marked today at 69c., S9c. and csc.
These were $l.75, $500 and $3.50
are marked $lI9, $I39, SI.69.
Dainty White Lawn Waists that were
$500, $500 and $500, all marked
down to $1.9S' $3.50 and 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Dr. V. e. Turner and Col. Benehan
Cameron left yesterday for Greensboro,
to attend the meeting of the stockholders
of the North Carolina Railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

The depots We're thronged yesterday
with the attendants at the Temperance
Convention, who were there to take trains
Tor their homes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Dr. L. J. Picot, of Littleton, and Mr..
S. o. Middleton, of Hallsvilie. who have
been here attending a meeting of the
executive board of the State Hospital. left
for their homes yesterday. The commit
tee transacted routine work and found
everything in excellent condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Mr.. P. B. Johnson left yesterday for
Merry Oaks, called there by the sickness
of his father, Mr.. R. N. Johnson. at one
time county commissioner of Wake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Say" said a stranger at the Union
DEPOT yesterday, II want to spit and
don't want to be arrested. The signs all
around here say you must not spit on the
floor and l can't find spittoon.' And then
he made dead break through the build
Eg to get out on the street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Blanks will be sent out very soon to
all the county school superintendent foI
reports OF the school census in every
county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

Mr.. Lewis Mckee, son of DR.. James
Mckee, went to Richmond yesterday
where he has accepted position with the
Richmond Locomotive Works.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

1t is said that at least 100000 worth
of real estate in Raleigh township is stu
unlisted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09

The ball game at the Fair Grounds this
afternoon between Raleigh and Plttsboro
begins at half past four o'clock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-11
The Lost Sweetheart.

THE Lost Sweetheart; or. The Search
In the Canyon is what this is about.
The young man is employed in a store
IN Salt Lake. He has a dear. sweet lit
Tie girl and, better still. is on good
terms with her folks These circum-
stances united to secure him an invi-
tatiOn to be one Of a canyon party.
The plot was for the party to leave
town early Saturday morning and
spend the Fourth OF July and Sunday
in the canyon. All was lovely. but the
young man found he would have to
work in the store n short time during
the forenoon of the Fourth so he said
he would come out in rig later in the
day. When he finished his work he
saw that he would have time to catch
the train that runs up Parley's can
yon so he decided to go by rail instead
OF in a rig. He got on the train and
rode to the head of the canyon. keep
ing a sharp lookout for the party. but
did not see them. At the head of the
canyon he left the train and started
back on foot TO find his sweetheart and
folks. He inspected every camp. but
found them not. The way was hot and
long. but he struggled onward. No
party. Early sunday morning, having
walked from the head of the creek and
having searched every bend, footsore.
hungry and all played out, he walked
into Salt Lake. He learned Monday
that the party had gone up Mill Creek
canyon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-11
The FAILURE RECORD.

A Ii the talk Of "undigested securi-
II ties" and the dismal statements
sent out from Wall street, do not seem
10 have had very much effect on the
business of the country. according to
the report Of r. G. Dun < co. on the
failures in the United States during
the first six months of 1903. While the
amount of the liabilities is greater, as
compared with the corresponding pc
ROD of 1902. this is accounted for by
several specially heavy failures. The
number OF insOlvencies showed a salts
factory decrease.
There were 5.62s commercial failures
Tor the first six months of 1903, as
compared with 6,165 for the same period
I'm last year The Liabilities this year
were $50, 797 .26O, as against sec. 374. S56
These statistics are regarded as most
encouraging. in view of the fact that
the events OF the last six months have
not been such as to encourage hope Of
a small number of failures. In the
showing Dun & Company finds that the
Commercial welfare Of the nation is
strongly grounded.
The figures for the west are better,
In proportion, than for any other sec
ton Of the country. In the group known
as the Pacific states, Utah. Idaho Ari-
zona, Washington, Oregon, California
and Alaska, the total failures for 1908
were 3s3 as against 424 for the first six
months OF 1902. The aggregate amount
OF the liabilities in 1903 was $3.50, $50
and S3,9S2, $40 in 1902. It viii be seen,
therefore. that the number of defaults
IS well as the total Indebtedness de-
creased this year.
Utahs showing Is particularly cred
table. During the first six months of
1903 there were thirty-five failures for
S4O9, SS3 in this state. In the first six
months of 1903 the failures aggregated
twenty-five and the liabilities S16S, 46l.
Idaho didn't do quite 50 we'll Still. it
shows decrease, BON in the number
Of defaults and in the amount of in
debtedness. In 1908 Idaho had twenty
three failures for So. 500 and in 1902
. thirtx-oue -failuEes Tor S120,S50.
Everything considered. the condition
or the western state5 may be said to
be first rate Their prosperity is not so
largely dependent upon the prosperity
OF the east except to such an extent as
eastern capital is needed TO develop
western industries. There hasn't been
much trouble about securing all the
capital needed for really meritorious
enterprises IN the past and there is no
occasion for alarm about the future.
The unusual activity in railroad
states win promote prosperity to an ex-
tent hitherto thought impossible. The
opening Of new country, new mines.
new agricultural and irrigation enter
prises viii make homes for thousands
and wealth for hundreds here and here
about