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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25

note on a reed pipe, which regularly
sounds in the streets every morning,
is the call of the blind. These have
the monopoly of a lucrative profess
sion, being shampooers and mas
sageurs massage has been practiced
in Japan for centuries, and brought
to the highest state of efficiency posi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Condition of Labor.

Two state free employment lurears,
at Milwaukee and Superior, report that
the tendency of workers in this state to
frequently change their places of en-
ployment is small and that the labor
Of the commonwealth is tolerably we'll
engaged. For several weeks the reports
have shown the same thing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Alumni Dinner.

At the annual dinner of the Chicago
Alumni association of Beloit college at
the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago, presi-
dent e. D. Eaton announced that plans
had been prepared and approved, and
the contract let for. the erection of
$4,000 library, the gift Of Andrew Car
negie
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Crushed to Death,

Mrs Benjamin Rogers met death at
Brushville by heavy door falling on
her. She was found by her husband
pinned solidly beneath the heavy mass
of timbers, her body badly crushed.
Their three-year-old boy was found
patiently rocking his six-month-old sis
ter in her cradle in the dark, and all fires
out
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Children Cremated.

Two children of John E. Butler,
Great Northern railway employe, aged
three and five years, were cremated in
his home in Superior. The mother had
left them alone in the house. 1t is not
known how the fatal flames originated.
There was a fire in each of two stoves
in the house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Fa shions for Ma demoiselle

excellent finished cloths or tweeds
which will not cookie with damp, nor
spot with rain, and which, therefore,
are simply ideal fabrics for the modern
out-of-doors and open-air girl. The
style of the frock is commercially sim
pie, with its little Russian coat, which
may be worn, by the way, over warm
winter blouse, it's deep waist belt of
stitched cloth and for sole trimming to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Students EXonerated,

After a careful investigation by The
faculty, the four members of the mid
die class of the university law school,
at Madison, who were alleged to have
"cribbed' during an examination in
real estate property, were wholly ex-
onerated of the charge and given writ
ten statements of innocence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25
Advice.

The Artist-Perhaps when a man is
welded to his art, it is a mistake to
think of matrimony.
She-I dare say. At any rate, don't
commit bigamy until you can afford
it.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25

A - the happy land of the
moonfower. No one who loves sim
plicity and the sweetness of nature
unspoiled, can contemplate without a
sympathetic shudder even the posi-
bility. of the cOnquering Muscoyite
trampling his uncouth way across the
smiling rice fields, and under the an
cient Jorii before the temples of a
thousand gods. Japan is the last land
Of the beautiful left to an over-civil-
lied world 1t is also the youngest
child of conquest, for scarcely so
years nave passed since it's gates were
first thrown open to the nations of the
west
Nippon, country of peaceful
shores" in the native speech, is
rapidly admitting European customs,
ideas Of dress, and manners Of liy-
ing, to the destruction of much that
was picturesque and that had no coun-
terpart in other lands.
But away, tucked close among its
hills and valleys in the very kernel of
Old Japan, there still remain to-day
0uiet little hooks, powered in cherry
blossom and wisteria; happy little
cities of sweetness and light; quaint
little nests of gray-stone temples,
lichen-covered shrines. and Buddhas-
by-the-wayside. And here the mis-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25

n MORE ways than one, it
: seems to me, the young girls
of the present day are singu-
larly fortunate where ques-
tions of fashion are con-
cerned. Once upon a time,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25

HOUGH Paris has approved
of it some months ago, the
American woman is still
dubious about the full skirt,
refuses to take it seriously,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-02-25

WAR between Russia and
japan must bring some
thing likt a pang of regret
to the hearts of those who
have known and lived in
fine hanry land of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

on the program included Madame Ma
conda's superior voice, the violin OBJ
ligato by Miss Nichols, with Mr..
Blackmore as accompanies. the audi
ence expected something really great
and if there was disappointment it
was in the ability of the audience to
Judge what a really great rendition
had awaited them.
The Conservatory at the Baptist Uni
yersity for Women was well filled with
those prominent in musical circles
throughout the State. Quite a num-
Der had come to Raleigh especially
to hear Madame Maconda. 1t was as
cultured an audience as Raleigh can
command. The reception accorded
the musical artists was enough to in
spire them to their best endeaVor ana
that was really the Offering which they
gave. ID
Mr. Blackmore was first on the pro-
gram with "MarchMilitaire" (Schu-
bert-Tausig) which gave a pleasant
introduction and as a pianist he salts
fed the critical audience present.
Miss Marie Nichols followed with
Introduction ct Rondo Capriccioso'
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mings and carrying a lovely collection
of American beauty roses, attended
her. The groom, with his best man,
DR.. Seavey Highsmith, and his accom-
rlished bride were met at the marriage
altar by Rev Il. A. SmoCt, pastor of
Hay Street church. who performed the
ceremony. Miss Lizzie Harrington
beautifully rendered on the piano
MendeIssohn' wedding march on the
entrance of the bridal party and 20.
Promise Me" during the ceremony.
The lovely decorations of palms
ferns autumn leaves, bamboo and
other evergreens, under wax candles
and festoons of pink drapery and chry-
santhemums, presented an enchanting
scene.
In the second parlor the decorations
were superb, and beneath them. I'D
mirably displayed, were large num-
Ter and variety of elegant presents OF
silver, gold, cut-glass handsome paint
ngs, house furnishing goods etc, at
testing the popularity of the happy
young couple.
among the guests from abroad were
Mr. and Mrs. Seasons, of Littleton
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Cole, of Norfolk
Misses Male and -- Newell. Of
itoxboro, and Mr.. and Mrs Bryan, of
,lOneSbOrO.
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The TEACHER MEDICINE
COMPANY

he manufacture of proprietary medicines.
of the better class, IS done on a scale ANY,
ing we'll TO the front in modern industry. In
the arer very front, both as to merit in the
world, is the Thacher Medicine Co Of
Chattanooga Tenn
This company produces in addition to the
celebrated Dr. 1hacher's Liver and Blood
syrup, number OF other staple family rene
dies The Liver and Blood syrup has been
before the public nearly SO wears. and the
capacity OF the Company has been more than
quaarupleql IN the last three years, to keep
1t conducts the business on the most con.
sentative lines, is never sensational, its prod.
any other standard drug. 41--''l'' -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
AN EVENING WITH ARTISTS.
Madame MacOnda and Miss Marie
Nichols Given am Ovation.

Madame Charlotte Maconda sang
last night. She sang herself into the
hearts Of one of the most cultured
audiences ever gathered in this State
Her voice was not in it's best form
when the great singer arrived in Raj
eigh after an all days ride from the
West, it gathered strength and power
and beauty as it warmed in response
to the cordial greeting that was given
Madame Maconda as she first faced her
audience last night On the program
with Madame Maconda was Miss Marie
Nichols, a violinist Of rare talent who
played upon the heart strings of the
audience which had so enthusiastic
cally given Maconda an ovation sucn
as probably nc other singer received
in this State. Miss Nichols won q
place second only to the popular singer
and she is easily one of the best vio-
linists Raleigh has entertained. MI
John j. Blackmore accompanist is a
pianist worthy of fiattering mention
and last night when the last number
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
A CRUISER ASHORE
The Columbia in Which
Taft is to Sail for
Panama.
(By the Associated Press.D

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 1O.-The big
cruiser Columbia which is to convey
Secretary of War Taft and his party to
anama went ashore It o'clock to-
night in Pensacola harbor and every
available tug Of the port is now on the
scene endeavoring to pull the war yes
sci into deep water The cruiser was
sighted off Pensa cola bar just before
dark and it was thought would not
come to anchor until daylight. In
stead a pilot was taken on board and
she crossed the bar in safety after
dark. At what is known as Horseshoe
Bend she left the course, owing to the
fact that some of the ranges had been
destroyed by recent storm. The
cruiser IS in a position just off the
lighthouse, eight miles from the city
and although all tow-boats and naval
vessels are endeavoring to move her,
the effort 50 far has proved unsuc-
cessful. 1t is expected that she will
be ffoated without injury at high tide
in the morning.
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WilliamS-Guerard.

Asheville, N. c., Nov. 11-(Special)
Miss Florence A. Williams and Mr..
Albert Sidney Guerard were united in
marriage last night at o'clock at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. John
A. Williams, 210 Montford avenue. The
Rev. DR.. Swope. the rector of All
Souls church, officiated.
At 9 o'clock the bride entered the
prettily decorated parlors, where her
friends were gathered. to the strains
of the wedding march from Tam
hauser," rendered by Miss May Kim
berry. She was accompanied by her
maid of honor, Miss Kate Broadford,
of Fayetteville, N. c.. and her maid
of honor, Miss Eleanor Fakes.
The bride was met as she entered
the room by the groom and Albert d.
Douglass, of Columbia, S. c., who act
ed as best man. After the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs Guerard held an inform
al reception to receive the congratula-
tons of their friends, and left on the
midnight train for st. Louis where
they will spend two or three weeks
visiting the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs Guerard received
many beautiful presents from their
friends in this city. and elsewhere.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

capital city Her voice : all and more
than was expected. Her personality
was pleasing She won her audience
and truly entered into every music
lovers heart
Last nights event was the subject
of congratulation for Prof. Wade r..
Brown director of music at the Bag
fist University for Women. He has
obtained from time to time artists
of distinction during the season and
each entertainment given under his
management has been superior to its
predecessors. His belief that Raleigh
was ready to welcome an artist of
Madame Maconda's ability was con-
firmed last night when he was the
recipient of congratulations on all
hands. This is but another evidence
that what Prof. Brown undertakes
iii musical circles deserves the appro-
val of musical circles throughout the
State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Grim Jesting Between Foe.

(By the Associated Press)
Huansian (ten miles south of Muk-
DEM Nov. 10.-The weather today
was warmer, with slight rain. Along
the eighty miles constituting the front
of the Russian army everything was
quiet, except for occasional skirmishes
and artillery duels on the center and
left, where gunners fire occasionally
for the sake of practice. so as 10 have
the range should the japanese take
the offensive. Some times outposts
indulge in fusilades.
When the Japanese jocularly dis
play white disk, indicating a miss,
the Russian riflemen reply by raising
a shirt on a bayonet. The Japanese
are industriously continuing work un-
der the cover of darkness. digging inn
mense bitches into which to defect the
water of the Shakhe river.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

This great, soothing, curative
remedy relieves pain, reduces
swelling and inflammation, and
heals up all open wounds and
sores. It is the one perfect, mod
ern dressing, or treatment, for a
wound. It's quick use will posi-
lively prevent blood poisoning.
Always keep it at hand.
Says Mrs. Jessie Farris, of Eliz-
abeth, KY: MY little boy was
badly burned on both legs, which
were so drawn out of shape that
he could not even crawl. I tried
many remedies without relief, but
finally Hamlins Wizard Oil made
a perfect cure, and he can now
walk and run. We thought we
should have to amputate both his
legs, and feel that Hamlins Wizard
Oil saved his life. - Price SOC and
$1.00.
Sold and recommended by
ALL DRUGGISTS.
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q p a
Pretty Marriage at Wilson.

Wilson. n. c., Nov. 11.-(Special.)
"Wednesday evening at nine o'clock,
at the home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. j. S. Ellis, their daughter,
Miss Sallie, was married To Mr.. An
drew MCGOWAN, Rev. j. B. Jones, of
the Christian church, officiating. The
home presented a pretty scene. taste
fully decorated with evergreens, pot
ted plants and flowers. The color
scheme, white and green was artis-
tically carried out.
the presence Of the minister by
Messrs. Ollin Little and r. O. w
Quinn. Following these came Miss
Fannie Mclean, of Raleigh, maid of
honor, and cousin of the bride, fol-
lowed by the attendants, Mr.. John
Raines with Miss Fannie Mclean.
Then came the bride becomingly and
handsomely goWned with the groom
and the ceremony was performed.
Among those from a distance were
Miss Mary and Mr.. r. j. MCGOWAN,
sister and brother of the groom,
Misses Francis Mclean of Raleigh
cousin of the bride; Mrs. Hunt, Of
Fayetteville; Miss Sallie Whitley. of
Dunn, and Miss Mabel Johnson, Of
Stantonsburg.
The presents were both numerous
and handsome, and attested the fact
that the young couple had many
friends who wish for them all the hap
piness and prosperity possible. in this
life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
The Test of
Securities

One of the most successful
bankers Of N ew Y ork.
instructed his executors to
invest the trust funds left by
him, only in such securities
as were on the list Of
The Mutual Life Insurance
Company's investme nts.
And yet, he had no con-
nection with the Company
whatever. Would you like to
see this list of securities? Send
for book, A Bankers Will.
This Company ranks
FIyst-In Assets.
F,~rt-T7 Amount Paid Policy holders
FUsI-In age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK,
RICHARD A. McCuRDy, President.
II. II. WILCOX, General Agent,
Charlotte n. G.
HENRY t. BIGGS, District Supt.,
Raleigh. n. g.
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Plunlmer-C POCi<cr,
Halyicy--IelChef

Oakley, N. c., Nov. Ii Especially -
AT the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. eBttie Belcher, Mr.. w Nj Haw-
ley was united in marriage to Miss
Rosa Belcher, Rev. w. O. Winfield per-
forming the ceremony.
Mr.. Hawley is railway postal clerk
On the Weldon and Kmston branch Of
the Atlantic Coast Line. file is a most
popular and whole-souled young man
ana one of the most efficient mail
clerks in the service of the govern
ment. His bride is most charming
and popular young lady, and has d
large circle of friends
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Russian Attacks RepuIsed.

London, Nov. (Friday.)-The
Daily Telegraph's correspondent with
General Oku cables under date OF
November 8:
Last night the Russians made sew
eral determined attacks upon Lamut-
ing and Sinchingpu, but were repulsed
with heavy losses. The artillery laid
the village in ruins.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WELL?

Brights Disease, Dialects, Rheuma-
tism, Govt Gravel, Dropsy, Infiam-
nation Of the Bladder, Bad Blood and
Nervous Troubles caused by Sick Kid
neys.
w. H. King Drug Co, the well
known Druggist of Raleigh, knows by
experience that HINDIPO Will cure
all forms of Kidney and Nervous
Troubles, and will guarantee it in all
cases.
Can't you afford to try it at their
risk? 1t costs you nothing if it don't
do the work.
Send by mail to any address, pre-
paid. on receipt Of so cents. Six
boxes $3.50 under a positive guaran-
tee.
General Debility,
Sick Headache.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Legislature Overwhelming Republican
(By the Associated Press.l

Parkersburg, w. Va. Nov. 10
The official returns for West Virginia
are not yet in. but from the returns
received Roosevelts plurality in the
State is placed at from $4,000 to 30
600. The Republican State Commit
tee claims the election of w. M. o.
Dawson, Republican, for governor, by
a plurality of over 5000. The Dem
ocratic State Committee comedies his
election by about 5000. The Legis-
lature will be overwhelmingly Repub-
lican in both branches, the Demo
Gratis only having six out OF thirty
Senators. The Democratic state
headquarters were closed tonight:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
An Affair of OutpOsts.

Toxic, Nov. 1870 p. m.-Man-
churian headquarters, reporting No
vember 9th, says:
ION the night of November Sth, two
companies of the enemy attacked our
outposts but were completely repulsed.
"All is quiet in other directions.
st. Petersburg. Nov. 10.-Generaf
Sakharoff in a dispatch dated yester-
day reports the repulse of a Japanese
attack November on the Russian
position before Sinchinpu.
No fighting was reported to have
occurred yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
sale of a Valuable Tract of Land.

Sale OF Valuable Tract of Land.
BY virtue of a judgment entered at
the October Term, 1904 of the Supe-
rior Court of Wake county, North Car
DINA, in the case of e. b. Barbee ".
J. @. Woolard ct al, l viii offer for
sale at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder for cash, at the court house
door in the city of Raleigh. n. c..
on Monday the 18th day of December,
1904, at II M. the following de-
scribed tract of LAND, to-wit:
Situate in Panther Branch town
ship, Wake county North Carolina, adj
joining the lands OF r. Gulley. n.
Young, J. j. Young and others, con-
tanning rs acres. being the land con-
veyed to ]. @. Woolard by NJ. +. and
NJ NJ Caudill ana being the same
tract of land upon WHICH the defend
ant J. @. WoOlard now resides.
w. j. JONES,
Commissioner.
Raleigh, N. c., November 8. 1904
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

Standardization.

Invitations reading as follows have
been issued:
MIR. George w. Graham
requests the honor of your presenCl,
at the marriage of his daughter,
Katie,
to
Mr.. Wallace MacLean
Wednesday afternoon, November
sixteenth
nineteen hundred and four
at four-thirty o'clock
at his home,
Montrose, North Carolina.
Both of these young people are
very popular in Eastern North Caro-
lima, and are both members of the
most prominent families of that Sec
ton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
THE WoMAN's CLUB.
Scholarly Lecture by Prof. SylxeS-4O
New Members Enrolled.

The Woman's Club held a most
enthusiastic and satisfactory meeting
at the Olivia Ranev Library yesterday
afternoon. Reports were received
from all departments and forty new
members were added to the rolls.
According to the custom of the club
of being entertained at each meeting
by some one of the departments. the
literary department had secured for
Yesterday Prof. E. w. Sykes. of Wake
Forest, who delivered a scholarly lee
ture in a most charmin~ style. The
lecture followed the regular business
session of the club. which is limited to
twenty minutes and was greatly en-
joyed and appreciated.
The club is very popular and grow
ing constantly in favor with the wo-
men of the city. The meetings are
held twice a month on the second
Fridays.
Next months meeting will be held
in the Olivia Raney Library and will
be entertained by the City Improve
ment Department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Shells Cause COnnagration.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic Nov. 10.--A report from Cen
eral Nogi's HEADQUARTERS before Port
Arthur dated November 8 says:
"The enemy's military warehouse
situated in the northern part OF Port
Arthur was bombarded November 9th
with heavy siege and naval uns. The
bombardment caused a conflagration.
con the afternoon of November 9th
the magazine of an old bttery on Sung
Chow mountain was exploded by our
Shells"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
A SIXTY-YEAR-OLD GROOM.
Asks His Mothers Permission to Marry
the Woman of His Choice.

Brevard. N. q Nov. Especially
A son who is sixty years old. asked
his mothers permission to marry. is
not an every day occurrence. but Wes-
tern North Carolina can boast of this
distinction. This example of filial ODE
dience and devotion is j. M. Thrash. of
Davidson River, who was just married
to Miss Molly Maxwell, of Brevard.
The aged mother, ninety-one years old
yesterday the day of the wedding, had
a birthday gift in this request of her
son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12

(Sant- Sans), her violin plaintiveIy
finding its way into welcome hearts.
She was given a true artists recep-
ton.
Madame Maconda sang the famous
Aria ''Ah fors ini'' from Traviata
VerdD, and her reputation as the
most popular American singer scored
the unanimous approval of another
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
Prosperous Ashpole.
Wilmington Messenger. J

AS an example of the unparalleled
prosperity now eXtant in Ashpole it
is stated that during the past year
eleven new brick buildings have been
erected, eight of them within the past
six months All of these buildings are
substantial neat structures, that found
ready tenants. Besides these, several
new residences are in course of cree
ton and there is abundant signs of
progress and prosperity on every
hand
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
suppose He Does Not Prosper?
(Charity and Children

IChaflIV and ChiIdren)
Mr.. w. p. Fife, in a farewell ad-
dress in the Methodist church of
ThOmasville last Sunday night, stated
that he was about to start on q long
journey to st. Louis, Denver and Cal
ifornia. That he would not see the
dear people of Townsville for a long
time, but that if he prospered, when
he returned. the people of the town
would be glad TO see him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-12
WilIiams-WiIcox Wedding.

Elizabeth City N. c., Nov. Ii
Especial. samuel Williams and Miss
Annie Mae Wilcox were married last
evening at the residence of Rev. Ayers
on Road street. Rev. Mr. Ayers per-
formed the ceremony. 1t was wit
messed by only a few intimate friends.
The bride is the graceful and ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. Thomas P.
Wilcox. and is a charming young lady.