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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

81 am s. years old and in fine health. Have
lived in Lisbon, n. H., Sc years, and attend
II have used Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey
as q medicine only, and found it the best
tonic and stimulant ever tried.
"Any man can keep breath in his body
longer by using it, as it prolongs life, and
want my friends TO know of its merits SO they
may do as 1 have done and keep fortified
against disease by taking regular doses Of
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

ST feel it my duty to speak good word fc:
your wonderful Whiskey. am in my 18th
year, andfeeltheneedof astimulantevery day.
s'Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey will certainly
help any old man to keep young, and acts as
a soothing influence on the system.
at is good that such remedy is so easily
to be obtained, and / cannotspeak too highly
of IT," WIN. N. KELSEA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21
A. G N. C. Investigation.

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, N c., April 20-The work
of the invest CATION of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railway affairs is nearly
completed and the committee Will re-
turn to Raleigh in few Gays. The part
les who have important information con-
corning the road and who have not been
examined viii give their testimony in
Raleigh.
Only a fool begs for the core of the ap-
pie of dscord.
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The Vice.Presidcnt Independent Order
of Good Tesipiars.

An experience which many women have was
related by Miss Agnes Seedlings. of 2St East
goth Street, New York City, as follows: II
had very poor health for a year until life
looked dark and dreary to NE. Had head
aches. backache, also paiu;. my sleep was
broken and fftful. ionged for health Tried
several medicines but none were OF ailv last
ing benefit until took Doctor Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. ! soon realized that I
had found the right remedy. It helped nature
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system, removed all pains and strengthened
the digestive organs, and brought the roses of
health bact, to my cheeks. This medicine if
taken occasionally keeps the system in perfect
condition helping it to throw off the disease
and consequences OF exposure to dampness.
am pleased tc give it my endorsement"
"Favorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Ac-
cept 10 substitute for the medicine
Which works wonders for weak women.
Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of Fl one
cent stamps for the paper book,
or 81 stamps for the clotl-bound. Ad-
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21
Vote Their Pastor a Vacation.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wake Forest, N c.. April 20-The
Wake Forest Baptist church has voted
lis pastor Dr. James ". Lynch, "A vaca-
ton extending to the beginning Of the
college season next fall. This action was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

Backed up by over third of century
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record such as no other remedy for the
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male Weakness, Prolapsus or Falling
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TSI.a Nicaspre cfSnr1f Ey1Gor~nIor< Rrdar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

These are a few of some 1900, 900 cures made by
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coughs colds, catarrh grip, bronchitis pneumonia con-
sumption and all throat and lung troubles that IS pre-
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upon the tissues and quickly kills the disease germs
Dufy's Pure Malt Whskey enriches the blood stirnt-
ates the circulation strengthens the heart and brings into
heathyaction athevita orceso body brain and muscle
cures dyspepsia malaria ch1lls and all low
fevers. Invaluable for all wasting, Weakened diseased
conditions from whatever cause 1t is promoter OF long
fe-makes the old young and keeps the young strong
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

can old man like myself needs something
of the kind to help nature, and nothing in
LIQUID form was ever made TO compare with
Dnffy's Pure Malt w hiskey as an aidto health
"a wineglassful at night has a delightful
effect and insures sound sleep.
''No man feeling the advance Of time should
neglect to keepit in the house. Human kind
ness should prompt us to inform others OF
the benefits to be obtained from such source
81 am in my Goth year and enjoy good
health SAMUEL Plb-E.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey contains no fusel oil,
and is the only whiskey recognized by the Govern
fnent medicine. This is guarantee.
cAUTION-Wfieny you askfor Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey
be you get the genuine interruptions Dealers MING.
fu of the excellence Of this preparations will try to se you
cheap limitations Ma!t Wnsey substitutes, wien are
put on market profit only and which, far from re.
iieving sick positively harmful. Demand Duffs
and be sure you get it. the only absolutely pure Malt
Wblskey which contains medicinal qualities
Duffy Pure Malt Wskey is sold iii sealed bottles ony
never in flask or bulk Look for the trade mark, the "Od
Chemist Label be certain the seal over inc
cork is unbroken Beware of refied bottles
Sold by all druggists and grocers, direct 81 bottle
Medical booklet free. Duffy Malt Whskcy Co.. Rochester, NY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

Clam native of Lisbon, N. H., and inmy
Gath year. As old age crceps on something is
needed to keep the wheels of the body ma
chincry in motion, and have found nothing
as good as Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for
that purpose. Nothing ever used brings SO
much comfort, and, while do not believe In
the use of liquor as a drink, can cheerfully
recommend this as the best tonic in the world
for old age" GEORGE +. SAVAGE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-21

standing, are conclusive and
that keeps the system in .
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",ai Road
This makes
paid ,reroaI All
heartily recommend o Mountain
it unless
You will never regret It, Buy large block Buy 81
will personally
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following
lhy condition. S elixir of life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
THE EVENING STORY

geon could give him one word Of add
vice The smoke pillows were stiIl roll
ing up to the street. oily and black and
sitting as ever. A third alarm had by
this time filled the entire BLOCK with
trucks and engines. There were at
least two ambulances at hand an the
I time, while others were carrying uncon-
sciOus firemen 10 Roosevelt and Belle
vue and Flower hospitals
The second time Captain Dan was car
fied out they spent five minutes reviv-
ing him. He used language unbecominE
an officer and a gentleman TO the big
young doctor who ordered him 10 the
hospital. and Furthermore offered to
give the youth a jolt under the car
Then, Selling an AK, Dan groped his
way 70 the front line Of choppers. me
water was nearly shoulder high now.
The itrc-hghters were beginning TO gain.
Dan caught Schultz as he was overcome
the second time and staggered back 10
the street with Bill on his shoulder.
Then the veteran collapsed.
When Captain Dan woke up next
morning. he didn't recognize the room
he was in as anything he had ever seen
before a smiling sister told him he
was In St. Niucent's Hospital She
brought him n morning newspaper
Therein the old man saw displayed on
the first page. with "A four-coIumn cut
and circus poster headlines, the history
Of the great fire In Forty-ninth Street.
And what was this2 ''Heroism Of Dan
Mccarthy, Veteran Captain Of Truck
Ninety nine Rcscues Six of His Men
| from Death by Drowning"
Holy smoke, but some one has been
stringin those reporters" thought Dan.
Just then the Senator perhaps stung
by remorse, perhaps tactfully anxious
20 make graceful amends to the old
acquaintance ne had schemed TO injure,
came tiptoeing into the ward He con-
graduated Dan. He told him how well
ne had always thought Of him. He
limited that maybe there would soon be
a new battalion chief appointed.
What's the matter, Dan?" he asked
suddenly You don't seem to be lis
tening 10 me-"
George" said the Old fellow, Erinning
through the gray stubble of his lean
and Ieathery checks. II was lust won
derin how long it'd take YOU now to
put that old lobster up on the shelf"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

Z the horses. with the foreknowledg e
that they would soon be in place
where there was no time to spare. most
OF the crew helped themselves TO fresh
chews Of tobacco Of goodIy size
1t was "a nasty fire. Great rolls and
[ pillows of thick. black, pitchy smoke
came crawling up from the basement
windows. There was a saloon on the
ground floor. with bowling alleys be.
low. while the upper floors were used
as a gymnasium. Litigation over a
mortgage had closed the place tempo
rarily. The axes Of Captain Dams men
crashed through the area door. and
quickly made an entry for the hose
men.
Down into the rocking crater they
marched briskly, steadily and in good
order. bearing their hose so far forward
into the smoke that those at the door
way could not see whether they We're
alive or sunocated The building was
surrounded by crowded tenement houses.
To save these was imperative.
Five minutes later. four new men felt
their way in along each line of hose,
and relieved the first lot. who presently
came out staggering and coughing, their
eyes bIoodshot and red AT the rims. An
other five minutes. and a new relief
gang went in. Five minutes after that
the first gang relieved these men in
turn. Thus the fight was waged for
half an hour.
The smoke increased in volume Cap
tain Dan Mccarthy who. like all his
colleagues. knew the plan % every
house in the district. was telling the
deputy chief that this obstinate fire
must be burrowing in the resinous saw
dust packing behind the basement walls.
The stuff had been placed there to
deaden the thunder Of the bowling al
leys
It's a case Of chop 1t out, then" Naid
the deputy chief. Old Dan dashed iu
with three Of his men at his heels, all
carrying axes. They attacked the walls
Of tOngued and grOoved yellow pine an
inch aad a half thick. II was like chop
ping boiler iron. The smoke blinded the
men, clutched their throats. oppressed
their hearts Their lanterns gave no
light. The floods Of water poured In
by half "a dozen lines of hose were
waist deep. In three minutes Bill
Schultz reeled and fell unconscious. Old
Dan missed the sound Of his ak. groped
for him, pulled him out Of the water.
and carried him back to the open air.
feeling his way along the alley wall 10
the basement door.
The old man drew a deep breath of
clear. outdoor air. led in a relief gang.
and ordered his first followers back TO
the sidewalk. In less than five minutes
the relief squad was all back on the
sidewalk, two men carrying Captain Dan
and two carrying Tracy.
When Dan came back TO consciousness
he gulped "a cup of hot coffee. and
jumped down the basement stairs before
the astonished young ambulance sur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
SUMMER SHIRT
WAIST SUITS

At all the smart watering places this
summer the shirt-waist suit will hold its
own among gowns Of more elaborate de
signs It's popularity, Of course. Will be
confined TO the morning hours. when
boating, tennis, and out-of-door sports
are in progress. In fact, the up-to-date,
strenuous girl will turn 10 her shirt
waist suit as faithfully as the sunfower
| TO the sun.
A summer esort without shirtwaist
suits would. indeed. be like an EveIess
Eden. and whether it be seashore or
mountains. this particular addition TO
miIady's wardrobe is never forgotten
The conventional shirtwaist suit is go
ing out. At least there is no longer the
uniformity Of one style or cut. and as
to fabrics. they may be as varied in
texture and colors as the rainbow il
self
OF course, there viii always be an un-
written law in regard TO simplicity The
summer girl who has formed the shirt
waist habit won't stand for much trim
ming Without being too severe this
practical suit must be devoid Of frills or
furbelows. or its wonderful fascinations
viii be lost.
The wash fabrics appear 10 be the
most IN demand for these popular gar
ments. and the American girl who re-
mains in town is on tn, locke out for the
very thinHest materials.
The coarse crash linens, such as eta
mines. Pharaoh linen-which resembles
sacl1ing; duck and tissue cloth. are a
few Of the newest materials for hot
weather
1t must also be taken into considcra-
ton that the suits when made up are
TO meet the demands of certain types of
won. en- who are widely different in an
pearance and pocketboOk Fortunately
there is wide range as TO style and
fabrics To meet these demands
The new silk stuffs, which include Tho
soft, noiseless tafTetas. fOulards satin
liberty, shepherds plaiIs in taffeta or
lOuisiue. pongee, and soft novelty silks
come in Il variety Of weaves and color
ing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
THE SALVATION OF CAPT. DAN MCCARTHY
By w. o. LNGLLS

An air Of peace and restfulness filed
The shady interior Of Ninety-nine's
house. Bill Ginger. and Dewey, who
gaIOped with the truck as gayly as
colts trisE in pasture. nodded ia their
stalls, at rare intervals cooking a
speculative ear toward the alarm gong
The day was too hot for them 70 go
out one by one Tor their usual walking
exercise The clean. bright paint and
The cleaning nickel and brass of the
truck made il look like gigantic toy
Tracy and Schultz. making a pre-
tense Of dOmiHoes in a breezy corner.
were yawning over their pdstime. Cap
tain Dan Mccarthy alone In his room
on the second floor. was sitting with
his elbow Oh his desk, his grlzzIed chin
resting or his left hand. He thought
he was thinking. He wasn't He was
only worrying. Again and again the
words ran through his mind. singing
nina with new ferOcity AT each repeti-
ton:
Dick, III have that old lobster Nc
Carthy up on the shelf and you in his
place inside Of three weeks"
Dan felt that the thing was going to
Faprcu. lie had scented an approach
ing storm in the hard caIl-dow,u from
headquarters week before, when
Dewey, the new horse. fresh from the
school of instruction, had delayed
Nlaety-nlne at the start some eight sec
Jnds by his skittishuess. Besides, Dan
had noticed during the last few days
the looks Of sympathy on the faces Of
rs men, tried comrades all. who had
fought death with him so often that no
mathematician could count their es-
capes. Discipline kept them from Of
fering coincidence. but Dan knew that
they he'd heard the lip. Everyone lu
the house were aware that the Sen
atOr who was not only the district
leader, but very close 10 the Old Man
himself had promised 10 make his
nephew q captain. and that after care
fully looking over the field he had Sc
-ected Dan Mccarthy as the veteran it
would be easiest 10 retire
The nephew was a good man, All
right but f. was rough on Dan 10 be
turned down. He was one Of the best
captains in the department, but he had
always neglected 10 acquire q pull IN
spite Of his fast whitening hair. he was
really only hfty-two years old, and there
wasn't q young fellow ia the business
who could go up the front OF house
IN a scaling ladder faster than he
Dan silently cursed his luck Tor the
nundrdeth time
TwC-six-three" changed the gone
There was a roar Of hoof beats on the
'esounding floor. Capt. Dan Mccarthy
slid down the brass pole and Jumped 20
lis place on Ninety-nine Away she
capped. thrilling with life and energy ir
!. very fiber OF wood and atom Of metal
] The men were placidly putting on their
Gather helmets. adjusting their rubber
4'oots, and making ready their long
lack rubber coats as the truck sped
long. No one seemed in a hurry but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30
NEW FASHIONED LIGHTINGs.

Ia new-fashioned lightings the Dutch
car dlestick is much considered rs a cor
ner decoration for functions. II is OF
brass. heavy in make. and partakes
much of sturdy art. The colonial is
made Of the same mctal. but is more
graceful in form. Both are furnished
with glass shades in different flowery
patterns.
Another artistic design is a dignlfed
library lamp In a rich tone Of dull gold
The base is square and broad. into
which are set three upTights in true
colonial pillar form. on these is set the
well Of the lamp. while the globe or
shade = of pure white clouded glass,
delicately etched In flowers. For many
OF the new lightings the Japanese rose
has been pressed into service. and
shades are selected suitable for the
stands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

warlike names and appearance this sea-
son in order to be as up to date as pos
sible
japanese silks and torpedo toques
sound quite alarming, and now we have
the Russian sailor suit for little men
ana women. This is such a serviceabIe
little garment that II Will probably al
ways be a part of every child's ward
lobe.
The first of these little suits is made Of
light weight cheviot. OF dark red color
Being the rev Russian sailor suit IT is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

and will bear describing
The waist is made with two box pieats
down the front, with four large pearl
buttons showing below the narrow pat
cnt leather belt.
The sleeves are fuu, particularly so
below The elbow. and finished with two
tucks and two buttons at the wrist
The large sailor collar is trimmed with
gilt braid about two inches from the
edge. and the material Is laid in three
pleats and stitched just the other side
Of the trimming.
A vest of plain red, with an anchor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

embroidered in gold, finishes the waist
a long black sailor tie is fastened un
der the collar with ends hanging TO the
belt A natty sailor hat with a broad
brIm, and black stockings and patent
leather shoes are worn with the cos
tune
The other little suit is Of wooden mix
ture, of blue and white The straps on
the shoulders, and little vest in front
are the only trimmings
The box lpleats down the back the belt
and cuffs, are all edged with plain blue.
A big white sailor hat with blue stream
CTS is worn. and soft kid shoes and black
stockings complete the outfit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

The skin on the baby's head is often
covered with daky, greasy scales; this
condition is quite common.
The head should be washed every
morning with CASTLE soap and water.
after which a little cold cream should
be applied TO the scalp If the cOndi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-30

ton persists a physician should be con-
suited.
The skin carries on a very important
I function Of the body Impurities are
thrown OF through the pores by means
/ of sweat We therefore recognize the
/ great necessity Of keeping the skin
clean.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-05-06

Their Is pressure and the Indians are
trying to break in. l WIS scared aud
thought my time had come. l leveled
my shot gun breast high mud sent a
charge Of buck shot crashing through
the door.
There folio sod a staggering fall. a
struggle and a dying grOan md then all
was still. | felt shocked but as / could
not hide or run away kept up my beat
beck and forth slowly rs the hours crept
by. Hist! there they come again. But
no, the steps this time are cat.lika and
and smiling and ~snortinS indicate that
Il mountain lion is stealing up 10 Il hor-
rible feast. Now | hear the ripping,
tearing and grinding OF flesh, | could
stand no more and so dropping on one
knoe | sent a ball from my pistol as 1
hoped on its mission OF death. But i'll.
stead | heard the great beast going
away by leaps and bounds and also the
the pdttering and scampering OF smaller
feet. How long, Oh, Lord how Ion. {?
Will daylight never come? At last the
gray dawn begins to creep through the
chIDks i'll the cabin. [ waited until the
light Of day was fully developed and
then with sickeninG horror | carefully
opened the door. And then, and there,
oh, pitiful sight: there lay the remains,
with a great rent in the forehead, flesh
all tatteTed and tom, Of poor old jack
ass, dead rs "A door nail. | might have
cried but instead | laughed, and feeling
such "A glowing sense Of relief 1 Utterly
tumbled into my little bunk and slept
restfully. peacefully and quietly until
late III the afternoon. The FOOTBALLS OF
the returning miners aroused me from
my SAUNDERS. The ,tory OF the miners
was soon told, They had followed the
Indians over the mountain, csmped IN
the evening IN a fiat at the head Of a
great canyon and feeling quite secure,
built Il fire and proceeded TO enjoy them
selves, until suddenly arrows began 10
pierce the freight and then there was
confusion in camp. The men sliced
their arms. took to the trees and fred a
and fired a volley in return at which the
Indians set up a shout OF defiance and
then fled. \ fall OF snow during the
latter part Of the night caused the min
ers to abandon the trail and return tn
camp, and so. "Lo, the Poor Indian es-
capped punishment for that time.
had usually been called the Little
One" by the miners, but because | had
unwittingly killed II poor old, abandon.
ed donkey they laugingly christneed Inc
Little Dead Shot
Well, since that might OF terror and
its iudicrous ending, | have been III dan.
gers by sea and land, nave secuted the
plains across and fought some battles
with the willy red men, but never before
nor since have | suffered with real or
imaginary troubles rs | did that never
to be forgotten night.
j. b TOILET.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-05-06
GOvERSMESr kon CAMPAIGN FUR
POSES only.

No Democratic paper in this countr,
speaks OF President Roosevelt in term:
Of harsher and more contemptuous crit
cism than those used by the New Iorb
Sun, the ablest Republican Journal in
the United States.
Discussing the hasty adjournment OF
congress, the Sun attributes the undue
action OF lawmakers to the maligu intiu.
ence Of the Roosevelt candidacy. IL
contends that there would have been no
such injurious speed il the probable Re.
publican nominee had been any other
than the present occupant OF the White
House. And 1t closes a fierce comment
with this observations: The outrage
would be extraordinary eve il the eI-
ecutive We're merely forcing, or attempt
ing to force, an unreasonable adjourn
ment OF the federal legislature because
III his views OF public requirements it
would be an advantage 10 have congress
of his hands. There is no pretence of
regard for the pubic interests in this
forced adjournment. 1t has been de.
creed from the White House, and ac-
quiesced in by the majority Of the leaders
Of the senate and the house, because Il
candidate for president thinks that his
prospect OF election next November Will
be improved il congress goes home be.
fore May begins. This Is not merely de.
~ferential self a]buegation on the part Of
n coordinate and equal department of
the government. II is abdication, sur.
render and self.etTacement for the bene-
tit Of n single person in his capacity Of
citizen.candidate, not OF president. 1t
is government for campaign purposes
only