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i I: 1- r if-11 THE DAILY TIMES. Published Brery Afternoon (Except San' .day) t 413 r7tteTille Street NOTIOB TO CONTRIBUTORS. Communications and items of news intended for publication in The Daily Time should not be addressed to Individ ual member of the staff, but simply to one Daily Times. All communications must be accom panied by the author's real name.. No exceptions will be made to thia rule. TIMES TELEPHONES. Business Office ............... 1790. Editorial Boom 900 THE DAILY TIMES is served by carriers in the eity and suburbs for S CENTS PER WEEK. By mail, Two Dollars and Fifty Cents a year, payable in advance. "-ABED MONDAY, - February 7, 1898. A WONDERFUL RESCUE. How Sergeant Vanghan. Saved a Life at the Hottel Royal Fire. Jacob A. Riis, author of "How the Other Half Lives,", wi-ites of "Heroes Who Fight Fire" in the February Cen tury. :. . The article ie one of. the series "Heroes of Peace." Mr. Riis tells the following1 story of atn heroic .rescue at the Hotel Royal fire in New York six years ago: Sergeant Vaughan went up on th roof. The smoke was so dense there that he could see little), but through it he heard a cry for help, "and made out t'ae shape of a man stailding upon a window-sill iu the fifth, story, overlooking the courtyard of the hotel. The yard was between them. Bidding his men follow they were five, all told he ran down and around in the nest street to the roof of the house tlrat formed an an gle with the hotel wing. There stood the man below him, only a jump away, but a jump which no mortal might take and live. Hie face and Ihands were black with emoke. Vaughan, looking down, thought him a negro. He was perfectly calm. "It is no Tise," he said, glancing up. "Don't try. You can't do it." The sergeant looked wistfully mbout him. Not a. stick or a piece of rope was in sight, 'Every shred was used, below. There w,as absolutely nothing'. "But I couldn't let ihim," he said to me, months after, whuut' be had come out of the luwpital a whole man. again, and w'as back at work "I just couldn't, standing there so quiet and brave." To the men he said sharply: "I want you to do exactly tie I tell you, now. Don't grab me. Wit let me get the first grab." He had noticed that the man wore a heavy overcoat, and had already laid his plan. ; "Don't try." urged the man. "You cannot save me. I will stay here till it gets too hot; then Twill jump." . "No, you won't," from the sergeant, as be lay at full length on the roof, looking over. "It is a pretty hard yard down there. I will get you, or go dead myself." ; .. The four sat on the sergeant's legs as he swung free down to the waist; so he was almost able to Teach the man ou the window, with outstretched hands. "Now, jump quick!" he commanded; and the man jumped. He caught ham by both wrists as directed, and the ser geant got a grip on the collar of his coat. "Hoist!" he shouted to the four on the roof; and they tugged with their might. The sergeant's body did not move. Bend ing over till the 'back creaked, it hung over the edge, a weight of two hundred and three pounds suspended from and holding it down. The coldl sweat start ed upon 'his men's foreheads as they tried and tried again, without gaining 'an inch. Blood dripped from Sergeant . Vaughan's nostrils and ears. Sixty feet below was the paved courtyard; over against him the window, behind which he saw the back -draft coming, gathering headway with lurid, swirling smoke. Now it burst through, burning the hair and the coats of the two. For an instant he thought all hope was gone. ... But in a flash it came 'back to him. To relieve the terrible dead weight that wrenched and tore at his muscles, he was swinging the men to and fro like n pendulum, bead touching head. He could swing him up! A smothered shout warned bis men. They crept nearer the ' edge without letting go their grip en htaa, and watched with staring eyes the human pendulum swing wider and wider, faHher and farther, until now, with a mighty effort, it swung within their , reach. They caught thw skirt of the coat, heM on, pulled in, and in a mo ment lifted him over the edge. . - Tbey lay upon the roof, all six, breath less, sightless,' their faces turned to the 'winter sky. Tine tumult of the street came up as a faint echo; the spruy of a score of engines pumping below fell upon them, froze, tad covered them with ice. .The sergeant was the. first to re cover. He carried, down the man he had saved, and saw bhn sent off to the hospital. Then first be noticed that he wm not negro; the smut had been rob ' bed off his' face. ' Monday had dawned - before be came to, and days passed be fore lie -knew 'his rescuer. Sergeant Vaughan was laid up himself then. He had returned to hie work, and finished it; but what he had gone through was too much for human strength. It, was spring tbefore he. returned to" fcis quar ters, to find bimself promoted, petted, and made much of. TAXING DOGS. The Norfolk Pilot speaking of the proposition to increase the revenue of Virginia by taxing dogs, says: "There are not less than three hun dred and sixty thousand (360,000) dogs in Virginia, including all species. "Mastiffs, greyhounds, mongrel, grim, Hound or spaniel, brnch or lym, Or bob-tail tike or trundle-tail" as enumerated by Edgar in "King Lear;" or as Macbeth lists them: "As hounds and! greyhounds, mon grels, spaniels, curs, Sloughs, water-rugs and denvi-wolves." "If a tax of one dollar apiece were laid on these dogs, without regard to breed or other quality, the revenue of the State would be increased at least $100,000 a year thereby. This estimate allows that 260,000 dogs would be slain as .penalty for non-payment of the taxes on them." Impaling was used as a punishment in Turkey up to 1855. The last men so ex ecuted were four Arab sheikhs wh4 had rebelled. They were impaled at the four corners of the Bagdad bridge. One of them lived for nine days. Among the multifarious duties which demand the attention of the Calcutta po lice, the capture of sharks in. the Hoogh- ly finds a place. During, the past twen ty years rewards have een paid for the destruction of those marine man-en ter. Royal maltaa the food pure, wholesome and aelidssMb POWDER Absolutely Pur aMrfO PO-r " MfW Vf u Opera House, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. HHVTfQ BEST. l lJ X 1 O Tbi Big Snow A MILK WHITE FLAG, A GEAND PRODUCTION. 50 People in the Cast 50 Produced in the sania manner as at Hovts Tneatre New York, with all the scenery, properties, costumes and full brais nana on tne staee. Prices : First floor. $1.00 and $1X0: gal lery, 50c. POSTPONED : : On account of tlie absence of the Senior and the serious ill ness of Buddie Brim, oar Jockey and Driver, we have decided to postpone the Oak Leaf Bide and Onion Tea, but the eternal sacrifice will con rinue. We especially call your attention to our N. O. Hams, cut and cured expressly to ou order, by Dr. Thoa. Sears whose reputation for curing meat ia not confined to North Carolina, ' Out business is increasing dally, which we at tribute to Hhe Best Grade of Goods and Prompt Delivery. For a moat delkloua Dessert, ! r' we recommend, "Brwnangolon' : absolutely pure. . Once tried, always used. W C Stronach &Sons f!1 ' ; LOST. Lost in Nash Square Sunday nifrht a Lady's Ostrich boa. Liberal reward if returned to the Times office. - : 1897 Mid-Winter 1698 We would call attention to the reduction we have made in all Millinery, especially all trimmed Hats and Bonnets. A big reduction in INFANT'S and CHILDREN'S CAPS. Our Xmas gcods are useful as well at ornamental, and at prices to suit the times. MISS MAGGIE REESE. 209 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N.O. R. P. HOWELL, CENTRAL MARKET, 122 FAYETTEVILLE STREET. Being a Producer Enables us to supply vegetables in a condition of succulent tender ness. We receive them fresh from the gardens and farms on the day they ere placed on Bi.. It is not old or dried-up stock that has been revived by copious applications of water, Their crisp, fresh, appear ance la Inviting,: and the cooking enhances their attractiveness. Small prices on all our Vege tables and Fruits prevent a stag . nation of stock. Things move lively here. CENTRAL MARKET, 122 Fayetteville Street. Phone 317 C. FOR THE LADIES. Best American and Foreign Perfumery ... SUNNALLVS CANDY. 10 cent packages to f 8.00 baskets. We have received a fresh lot of this Oandy every week since the first Be sure and seen. HLNRY T. HICKS, Praaertptloa Drrngglsu A PALM : : : for EVERYBODY Having a large stock of Palms oa hand, and wishing to make room, I shall from now on greatly reduce prices on them, as well as on other lants. FRE8H 8UPPLY1 Hyancintha, Tulips. OF IMPORTED 1 Narsissa, Freeeis, ARRIVED. J Easter Llllies ,for Forcing and Outdoor Planting. rnntpw pttt ( Of Roses, Carnations, eta fiowfrh Florl Designs and Flow FLOWERS enforaU ooMion, at ALL TIMES. Evergreens and 8hade Trees, H STEINIETZ. SSR N. Halifax 8t, near Peace Institute. 'Phone, 113. WANTED. Books of all kinds bought, exchanged or sold on commission. Special prices will be paid for library editions of N. O, Histories. WAKM FORB8T BOOK BUYERS' UNION, Wake Forest N. C. OO FINE, FATCHRISTMAS TURKEYS. Alive and keeping up a lively Will kill and dress if desired by customer. Prices resonable. Christmas Candies NUTS, RAISINS, FRUITS., ETC, ETC. k nice line of Groceries and Country Produce (always on band. . FAT CHICKENS, FRESH BUTTER, FRESH EGGS W H ROGERS, 18 Exchange Place. LAMPS! The'nicest assortment of plair and fancy Lam jb just received, from 20& to $9. Din ner jets, 100 nieces, $S, $10 and $15. Every thing In the way of House Furnishing goods, STOVES : AND ..' HARDWARE. The best Oil Heater made. Two patterns $ each. The "Trilby" shoet iron Stove iping every day. In my new store. Rospectfully, J. C. S. LUMSDEN. FRANK HARVEY, M.D., Physician Surgeon. Residence: Yarboro House. 'Phone 230. Office: Bobbin's Drag Store. Thonc 109. 2 BERl'JAUGER'S BANISHING SALE We are still flourishing get the stock down to the bare before the halt is called I Qualities loom up like giants Every Man's Suit Every Man's Overcoat Short Pants Suit go at a discount of 25 per cent, longer, it depends on condition 01 the stock. We have no hidden- treasurers. Every winter SUIT and OVERCOAT is within the limits of this extraordinary sale; we want to lay special stress on the importance that you buy known qualities for less than manufacturing cost. , NEWS -New Dress Shirts, Top Overcoats, Derbys and wear iNovemes. S. & RfllD-WIWJER SALE. After the Boat roccearfol year in onr boineM eeteer, ire beg to offer tbe balance of oar immense etock at rretJy ; reduced pricet. We don't offer odde end enda in tbta Ereiit aale, veeerrlng tbepick at the eame old price, bat rerjtSbiag . goe. Thie Include! th sp-to-dete clothe tbat bare made frlenda for u eTerywfaere, and Just now roa can make a half dollor aa big aa a dollar oioally ia. Cholco Materials, 'Correct Trimmings Perfoct Tailoring, Match loso Prices. Are all embodied In our Stock of Clothing and for the next few daja too ean get them, at a aacrlftee. V,,.' - Wa have aold a great man at tham erar. yon hadbeat coma early. To-Morrow, Monday, Feb. 7 WE WILL BEGIN SELLING DRY GOODS - TUCKER'S STORE, J23 and J25 We have just bought the stock of W H. & R, S. TUCKER & CO., from the Trus-tees7-and it is our intention AT ONCE WITHIN THE WEEK-toseUoutthis entire stock before putting in our new goods. To make rapid selling these goods will be sold at half ' the Trustees' MARKED DOWN PRICES really less than one-third the value of the goods. Terms will be strictly cash during this clear ing sale. Everybody is invited. DOBBIN & FERRALL FOR 5TADY NERVES AND GOOO SLEEP USE ' Co-cel-in Nerve Tonic. IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PREPARATION WHICH CORRECTS ALL NERYODS TROUBLES. PR.'S the knife. We shan't let up on boards, watch out and see Every Boys' Overcoat, for this entire week yet, and . . . D. BERWANGER, One Price ana Up-to-date Gothiers. n,'- 'H- .-i y' . ;i v'''"'t:'; OVERCOATS; alnce onr Orercoat Bale, bat bare plenty . Baapectfolly, ynnce ji. I EM 2l RRALL AT - Fayetteville St this losing business until we that you supply yourselves beside the poor crippled prices. Every Boys' Long and Ulster and Reefer if possible we may continue Fedoras, Mid-Season Neck !U1 R fcll , : yet for yon to telect froa. Bo- ? - h. ' 1 iiviru aim v Up-to-date Glothicr.l' 1 .X
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