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If t 1 - THE PRESS -VISITOR. NUMBER 6.053. RALEIGH, N. C, MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23, 181)7. $4.00 PER YEAR. That Is Dr. Hum's Motto Drew a Knife on Chas. Caldwell Is Indicted. The Rev "Dr. " Altogether-Righteous Burns, the far famed keeper of the Capitol has displaced the gun for the knife in his warfare against law abiding pedestrians who happen in the Capitol square. It will be remembered that the good "Dr.." ordered a penitentiary guard to level his gun on persons caught walking on the walk North of the Capitol, which is being pre pared for a brick pavement. Yesterday ..being Sunday the guards were absent aud the amiable "Dr." Burns took it upon himself to take care of all socalleJ offenders, He first applied to Mayor Russ for a squad of policemen to guard the much prized walk, but yesterday happened not to bo the day for the city's Chief Executive to catch on to Reuben ideas. So when Charles Caldwell, the veteran janitor of the First Baptist Church, set foot on the forbidden ground, "Dr." Burns hurried for ward to intercept him. Charles didn't pay much attention to the frantic Burns and kept on. Charles says that Burns took his pocket knife out, the blade open, and threat eningly ordered him to get off the walk. Chas. Caldwell stated this morn ing that he was going to have the Rev. Burns indicted for drawing a knife on him. The warrant will probably be taken out before Justice Whitaker. Ho has retained E. A. ; Johnson to represenyym Chas. Cald well alleges that Bu rns"' Attaokon him was directed purely -rom ma'ice. It seems that the Re. Burns wanted to board at Mrs. Swepson's and Chas. Caldwell told hi.n that no Populists were wanted Rev. Burns was arraigned before JusticcWhitaker late this evening. Attorney W. J. Peelo appeared for him. After hearing the evidence Justice Whitaker sent Rev. Burns on to Criminal Court under $50 bond. SOLD CIGARS ALL DAY. Chief Norwood Posts the Ordinance Will Hotels he Closed. Yesterday cigars and various light drinks were dispensed at sev eral places in the city and a good business resulted. Today attractive board cards, headed bv the word "notice" in largo letters and containing the fol lowing notice were placed in the va rious drug stores in the city : Chapter 7, Section 3. Any person who shall open any shop or store on Sunday, for the purpose of buying or selling, except in cases of neces sity, shall be fined fifty dollars; and if any store shall be found open it shall be (prima facie) evidenco that the same was opened by the propri etor for the purpose of selling, but drug stores may be kept open at all times on Sunday for the sale of drugs, medicines and mineral wa ters only. From and after August '22d, 18!)7, the above section of chapter 7 of the ordinances of the city of Raleigh will be strictly enforced. J. M. Nouwooi), Chief of Police. And now the question is being asked whether the two hotels in the city will be permitledto be opened next Sunday, as both of them keep cigars and sell them in cases of necessity and otherwise. No attempt was made yi sterday to interfere with the sale of cigars. 13 SHERIFFS IN TROUBLE Subpoenas Served on That Number bv the Railway Commission. Subpoenas were issued today by Maj J W Wilson, Chairman of the Railway Commission, and served upon the sheriffs of thirteen coun ties. The subpoenas were served by Sheriff Jones, as theCodo directs that the sheriff of Wake county shall so act for the commission. The subpoenas are issued for these Sheriffs for failure to comply with the order of the Equalization Board crftng them to furnish ab stracts of taxable property in their respective counties. The subpoenas command the Sheriffs to appear here before the Commission Sept- 1st, un less the abstracts are sent betore that time, and show cause why they have not obeyed the order Subpoenas are served on the Sheriffs of the following counties : Chowan, Craven, Cumberland, Cur rituck, Durhara.Guilford, Haywood, Henderson, Maconr Mitchell, New Hanover, Onslow and Watauga- WHEAT IS FEYERISH Lost 3 14 Cents But Quickly Recovered. CORN IS MOST ACTIVE The W heat Crop Will Fall Short of First Estlmutcs-.lt Is Spotted In North Dakota. Minneapolis, Ind., Aug. 2.'i. The northwest's wheat yield will fall short of first estimates. In North Dakota there is not an average crop and it is spotted in many sections. Nkw York, Aug. 23. Wheat opened strong and immediately ad vanced this morning. Corn led wheat in activity and advanced a cent and a half. After a slight rise wheat went off three and a quarter cents on realiza tions, then quickly recovered this and gained an eighth more on news from abroad of a further rise there. Conflicting reports of crop conditions is having much to do with the fever ish market. The foreign demand continues. With the rise of wheat the price of bread has been raised by putting less flour in loaves and making them smaller. Bakers decided to take this step in many districts today. It means an increase of twenty thousand dollars aday inthe amount paid for bread Cwie.n, A i;. 3's. Wheat is ac- ttVftLaliUil'. Saturday's prices. Paris, Aug." A'i The" TkgA'&V.Cffi throughout Frauoe for the abolition of grain duties continues and popu lar excitement is very great. At Tarbez, Rodez, Cette and Marseilles the price of Hour rose Saturday. In crease of price reached forty cent- times a sack in Marseilles and a further increase is expected, Reli ance is now placed upon arrivals from Buenos Ayres and New York for improvement of the situation. MR. HORTON'S WILL Probated in Court Todny--listrihiition of Property. The will of the late Henry Horton was admitted to probate in the office of the Clerk of the Court this morn- ir. The instrument was signed by Mr. Horton shortly before his death. It directs first that the indebted ness of his estate be paid. The rents, twenty dollars per month, derived from two houses, one on Salisbury street and the other on McDowell, is directed to be paid to his aunt, Miss Margaret O. Faison, during her natural life, and after her death the property is devised to his sister, Mrs. M. E. Beckham, during her life. The property then after her death goes to the children of his nephew, C. II. Beckham, in fee simple. The house on Line street in which Mr. Horton lived, and a house on North Salisbury street is devised to Miss Rowcna Thompson during her life and while she remains unmar ried. The property is to go to Mrs. ME Beckhamduringhcrnaturallife, in case of MissThompson's death or marriage. It finally passes into the bands of the children of his nephew, Mr. C, H. Beckham. His funiture is divided between Mrs. M. E. Beckham and Mrs. Margaret Fai son. A house and lot on North Salis bury street is willed to Mary Hines Horton, a daughter of John W. Hor ton. Two dollars rent per month from this house is to go to Miss Margaret Faison. Mr. Horton 's interest in the home place, two vacant lots and all other property not already devised is au thorized to be sold for the payment of his just debts. If there be any residue it is to be divided equally between Mrs. M .E. Beckham and Miss Margaret Faison. The Mechanics Dime Savings Bauk is named as trustee and executor. The will was witnessed by Mr. W. N. Jones and MrVB. R. Lacy. A Dig Eater. Raleigh has a negro by the name of Born Harrison, who proposes on a wagertoeatfifty poundsof chicken, three pounds of corn bread and a gallon of coffee with one pint of corn whiskey. He is willing to bet $50 that he can do it. Mr M P Borden, of Borden Bros of Philadelphia has been spending a few days in tJpe city on a business trip through the South. Mr Borden is a genial aud clever gentleman, such as it is always a pleasure to meet. WRITE-UP OF RALEIGH. Mr. C. F. King has Some Pleasant Words in Saturday's Atlanta Journal. There is a four column write-up of Raleigh in Saturday's Atlanta Jour nal by Mr. C. FvKing, who writes under the nom de plume of C. F, King. Mr. King has some pleasant things to say of Raleigh. We clip the fol lowing: "That the old North State is push ing ahead one needs but to spend a day in the capital city to be convinced. Raleign, until two or three years ago, made no pretence at growth. She was satisfied to repose on her dignity and' "hold her own." A beautiful city with shaded trees and costly homes, picturesque drives and stately buildings, she has con tinued in the even tenor of her way for the past fifteen years. "About five years ago, when on a visit to Raleigh. I asked one of the prominent citizens about its popula tion, and I was told that the last census taken some years previous gave the city a population of l.'!,500, 'but,' he added, 'a great many folk have been born here since then and our death rate is exceedingly low.' "In those days when a house burned down it was quickly replaced and this was principally the extent of building operations. "But Raleigh has always been a strong town. Its merchants wore always reckoned alonir with the strength of Gibraltar. Such a thing as a 'boom' was never known here aud consequently the number of business failures here within five years could be counted' oiTtlsft- (Lug- J ers of a single hand. CITY SCHOOLS TO OPEN September 24th Probably the Day Com mittee to Decide. The public schools will probably open the 24th of September. Super intendent Howell staled today that he thought that would be the open ing date and is certain tnatlho open ing will occur the hist week in Sep tember. The matU'r rests entirely with the school committee. The date will bo set at the next meeting. The school library will -Jje open tomorrow. Superintendent Howell left this afternoon for Ooldsboro, where ho spends a short time before school opens. There is every indication of an in creased attendance at the schools this session. Married. August 23, 1807, at 3 o'clock, by the Rev. Bennett Smedes. at Christ Church. Miss Bessie Tucker to Mr. Edward Fellowes. Opening of the HalclKh Male Academy. The next annual session of the Raleigh Male Academy will open next Monday, August 30tb. The principal. Mr. Morson, earnestly desires that pupils enter as prompt ly as possible, and requests parents who contemplate sending their sons to communicate with him on thesub jeet during the present week. Mr. Morson will be ably assisted by Mr. Harry Heck. There is no better preparatory school in North Carolina, or the South for that mat ter, than the Raleigh Male Academy. There is every indication of a pros perous and successful session. Mr. J. C. Merrimon (joing to Klondike. The Salisbury World says : The latest accession to the army of gold seekers and travellers Klon dikeward is Mr. Richard Merrimon, a brother-in-law of Hon. L. S. Over man, who is well known here, and is at present visiting in the city. Mr. Merrimon will be in Raleigh on Monday, and says that very shortly after he will leave for tho now famous gold fields of Alaska. He is now corresponding with Col. W. A. Turk, passenger agent of the South ern, in regard to rates, routes and other arrangements of the trip. Mr. Merrimon will probably gq by way of the Northern PacificRailroad, and will stop a few days in Chicago Philadelphia In Darkness. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Philadelphia, Aug. 23. Shortly after noon a severe thunderstorm put the city in darkness and flooded the streets, doing much damage. The tobacco industry has been in augurated in Ifew Berne by, the opening of a large tobacco ware house. The first sale was held a few days ago and there were large breaks. There are now two sales daily and the tobacco sales in that section promise to be very large. THE BOND ISSUE. Address by the Finance Committee to the Citizens of Raleigh. The following address has been issued by the finance committee for the information of citizens in the coming bond issue election : To the Citizens ot the City of Raleigh: When the board of 1805 came into power there was a deficit in the city's revenues of $5.703. 04. The deficit at the close of the fiscal year ending March 1st, 1807, $17,810.01 : net deficit for the two years, $12, 10G 37. The expenditures during that time upon permanent improve ments were as follows: (See mayor's report '07): Streets, not repairs . . $ 25,102 r ire department 4,500 School buildings 1,210.03 Road roller 2,135.12 $ 33,040 75 During the present administra tion the indebtedness of the citv has been reduced by $14,000. The claim is therefore made that the city's money has not been wasted. Its fiscal affairs have been wisely and economically managed. It is believed that the present tax rate will produce sufficient revenue to pay all current expenses and pro vide for the sinking fund. It is very clear' that the present tax rate will not produce sufficient revenue to pay currentexpenses however eco nomicalprovide for the sinking fund, and in addition, pay for per manent improvements. Lets go back to first principles for a moment. The issue upon which the Bornd of 1895 was elected and again in '97 unanimously endorsed and re-elected,, was Street Improve ments and Lights. The lighes have been provided for, (and we shall have good lights or die fighting. How then, shall the streets be pro vided for '! In making up the budget for the fiscal year '07, the committee could not pro'ide sufficient funds for per manent improvements on the streets for lack of sullicient revenue. Our record will clearly bear out the statement that we do not wish or intend to increase tho taxes, but what about the issue upon which we were elected and so handsomely en dorsed for re-election? If you meant what you said, fellow citizens, we call upon vou to stand by us. We desire to make these improve ments, but in order to do so, it is necessary to issue bonds. We sug gest the issue of fifty thousand 5 per cent thirty year bonds. We believe you to be in earnest, wo want you to be serious now. These bonds can not be issued unless you register and go to the polls anil authorize us so to do, It is believed to be true that the saving in repairs to streets paved with this money will more than pay the interest on these bonds, and in stead of increasing the taxes, in a short time, the taxes may be reduced . Sympathizing witti the Street Committee in their effort to improve what ought to lj the handsome streets of our lovely city, we call upon you to give us the power to provide the funds. Wo append a table showing the indebtedness and tax rale of this city as compared with a number of cifctes of like importance, prepared by the worthy City Attorney, the Hon. R. T. Gray, in 1880, which even then, showed every comparison most favorable to Raleigh. And while the other cities may have gone on in creasing their indebtedness or their tax rate, neither of these lus been the case with Raleigh. Respectfully submitted, J. D. BoirsiiAi.L, Ch'm'n. J. C. Drewkv, H. M. Ivkv, Finance Committee. loos S 2.5'5-S.' o 2 tfO- jSffSofflTPfSO : : Po???: - CO tC b5 5 O kSMU c: at t- bo I C"hS"l'C2 00 ""bl"'-' CT V -i ! d cr 2"S Isl coodwon-i4oo 2 a g 3c c is ss iSiSSSSu U tw' w - 2 prf M fc& l-l t M M M 2H 8- eo a a s ' ' ijp - m JOHN L. FOR MAYOR. Will he an Independent Candidate in llos ton Next Kail. Boston, Aug. 23. John L. Sulli van will run as an independent can didate for mayor of Boston this fall, with the avowed intertioa of defeat ing Mayor Josiah Quincy, who will be the regular democratic candidate for re-election. When Mayor Quincy refused to shake hands with John L. Sullivan, a native of Boston, at Oarsman Ten Eyck's reception at Faneuil hall, he committed what may prove to be a fatal political mistake. Sullivan was dumbfounded. According to one of the mayor's official organs the big fighter was easily Ihe idol of the occasion . The crowd chased and cheered him. Ten Eyck was almost ignored at times. Sullivan's amazement at the slight gradually changed to anger; anger has become vindictiveness. At first after thinking the matter over, he was inclined to content himself with supporting another candidate like Mr. Warduer or Judge Slanker. Now he has crossed the rubicon and put his foot through the bridge tim bers. John L.Sullivan will ask the support of his fellow-citizens at the polls. At one time he could have gone to Congress, but he declined. Then his professional duties were in the way. Now he feels he can spare the time to serve his townsmen. TODAY'S MARKETS. -p.,, u -v.t.entH in New Vork nn.l I ler pool Markets. Nsw YoaK, August 23, Marketquotationsfurnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N. C, over their special wire: Tho following are the opening highest, lowest and closing quota tions of the New York cotton market: OPEN- HIGH-jLOW CLOS- MONTI1S. mo EST. EST. INU January, 7 0.1 7 l'l l !." 7 II- February, 7 07 7 07 7 07 7 14- Mareh, 7 Oil 7 20 7 02 7 17- April, .... 7 12 7 08 7 20- May, 7 2.1- June, - - July, - August, 7 7,"l 7 95 7 7.) 7 !5- Scpt'mb'r, 7 Hi 7 :i7 7 1" 7 l- October, 7 07 7 21 7 01 7 18- Novemb'r, 7 00 7 08 0 01 7 07- December, 7 00 7 0!) (i 92 7J)8- Closed firm; sales 219,000 bales. Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Thefollowing were the elosingquo- tationson theChicagoGrain and Pro vision market todav: Wheat Sept 96; Dec. 97. Corn Sept 31; Dec., 327. Oats Sept 191; Dec. 20i. Pork Sept 8.57; Dec. 8.75. Lard Sept 4 05; Dee. 4.75. Clear liib Sides Sept 5.25; Deo. 5.25. Liverpool Cotton .Market. The following were the closing quo tations o.f the Liverpool cotton market today: August 4.04-05 1) August-September 45S-59 a September-October 3.57-58 October-November 3.51-52 November-December 3.49 December-January 3.47-48 January-February 3.47-48 February-March 3.49 March-April 3.49 April-May 3.50 May-June 3.51 Futures closed firm; sales, 0,000 bales. New York Stock Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange : Sugar 1487 American Tobacco 91 Burlington and Quincy 971 Chicago Gas 103i American Spirits 13! General Electric 371 Louisville and Nashville 6U Manhattan 105S Rock Island 8GJ Southern Preferred 35i St. Paul..., 4t Tennessee Coal ml Iror. Western Union 2SJ n.tl UalelRh Marki't. Thefollowing are the quotations of the Raleigh cotton market today: Middling i Strict middling 1 Good middling 8 Strict good middling 8 A Sudden lcath. Mrs. Elizabeth Hulin, wife of Mr. A. D. Hulin, dropped dead last night at her residence on South Harrington street. Mrs. Hulin's death was very sudden ond prob ably resulted from some heart affec tion. Her death occasioned much rympathy among a large circle of acquaintances and friends. Her son Thomas la oneof the Press -Visitor's bright young paper carriers. SHORT STATEMENTS Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND IN THE CITY. Pot-Kourrl of the News Pictured o i per Points and People Pertinent!) Picked and Pithily Pn In Print Mr. Dan Tl. Young, clerk of the court, has returned from a trip to New York. The many friends of Dr. I! li. Ellis, will be glad to kuow that his condition is somewhat improved. The Nationals of this city and the colored baseball team from Chapel Hill cross bats at Athletic Park this eveuing. Orders will be taken for tomato catsup, home made, at the Ladies Ex change and sample bottle will be there this week. They are just too pretty to eat is what the public say of Whiting Bros, b.igged grapes. Read the new "ad" of this firm and see how it strikes you. The Seaside Excursion leaves 0 a. m. Wednesday for Wilmington. $1 .50 round trip, returns Thursday even ing. Weathers and Bernard, man agers. ThiSlateccn t ntion of the Veteri nary Medica1 Association wi!! be held in CburU-'l? September 71 h a?,i 8th. Dr C i ilis is president of the association. A tame ring dove lias strayed away from the residence of Mr. C- C. McDonald' The dove was a pet of Mr. McDonald's little daughter and she would be glad to get any information about it. There were three complaints of larceny at the Police Department yesterdav. Pantries wore raided in all instances and a goo J supply of provisions was made away with. The thefts occurred in the south eastern part of the city. There are two cases of scarlet fe ver in the city. Mrs. Dickson, who lives on North Blood worth street, has a little daughter alllicted with the malady. Mr. Saintsing, who lives on East Davie street, also lias a daughter who is also alllicted. The Salisbury World says . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fetner left last night for their old home a', Raleigh, where Mr. Fetner has accepted a position in the railroad shops. Mr. Fetner has beeu working in the Southern shops here for some time and has many friends who r gret his departure. Work is being pushed on Dr. Look's church and it will be only a short lime before it is completed. The roof to 11k- stricture is nearly completed. Dr. Leal: says work will be pushed until tho church is completed a.'d he ..cots to occupy it in November. It-- edifice when completed wiii be ene of the i and somest churches ecjpi'd ly tte colored race any win. Mr EL' Fellowes ret ..lied to tho city Saturday afternoon from Eng land where he spent the summer. Mr Fellowes was given a hearty wel come here by his numerous friends, who were pleased to see him enjoy ing the best of health. Mr A D K Wallace, of the Secre tary of State's olTice has returned from a visit to Rutherfordton. Mr. Wallace attended a re union of the students of the Gold Hill Academy, an instituion that flourished prior to the civil war. Only a log of the old school house remains, but the old scholars gathered around thai . VI r. George Kuehne left yesterday afternoon for Texas, where ho will locate for the purpose of buying and selling cotton. Mr. E. B. Barbec accompanied Mr. Kuchne for a trip through Texas to look over the cot ton crop in that State. The many friends Mr. Kuehne has made in Raleigh will hear with deep regret that his business interests have taken him elsewhere. They will wish him much success and hope that his genial countenance will once in a while be sees in our midst in future. klondvke excursion. For business and pleasure to the historic city of Richmond, August 26th. The fare is only $2,00. It has more points of interest than any City in the south. FAIR WEATHER. Prediction of Weather lliircau Tonight and Tomorrow. The weather prediction tonight and Tuesday is fair with westerly winds. The maximum temperature yesterday reached 80. The ther mometer this morning was 72. The pressure is lowest over the middle Atlantic States and in the. upper Mississippi valley, but no vpry distinct storm center exists anywhere. High barometer now prevails over Texas. The weather continues quite cloudy east of the Mississippi river, but is generally clear of it. Showers occurred during the past twenty-four hours at numerous eas tern and southern points in small amouuts. The temperature remains ab iut stationary. Heath of Mr. A. I Purc. Saturday afternoon at 5 p. m., at her home in Aberdeen, Mrs. Catba. rine Page, wife of Mr. A. F. Page, died suddenly. Her husband left her in her usual health in the morn ing, and sitting on the porch. Her maiden name was Kaboteau, and she was a niece of the late Mrs. C. C. Barbee and als ) of Miss M. I. Bar clay. There were present with Mrs. Page at the time of her dea'h all her children, except Mr. Walter IJ. Pago, associate editor of the Atlantic Monthly. The surviving children are Misses Emma, Mary and Fannie Page, Messrs. Walter II., Robert N., II. A., Christopher and A. Frank Page, Jr. Besides these her aunt, also, Mrs. Esther Raboteau, - .1., with her. Mrs Page was well known iu Ral eigh anil adjoining section, where she had roauy'tTitJids and acquaint t.c. -. She wns a nibsi" jmable woman in k .ing Christian character- -. and endeared herselt t all who came in contact with her. She vu about lit years of age. Ilu- A I ti. Ik-Id Minstrels. Genial Al. G. Field, who has more warm personal friends in Raleigh than any professional w ho appears here, will be at tho Academy Friday night. Many of the Com pany are well knowu also. Their appearance here will be the occasion of a packed house to greet such an array of talent. Mr. Field has always devoted a great deal of his attention to the instrumental and musical features of his minstrel companies, and this season that portion of the organization is stronger than ever before. His military brass band under the effective leadership of band master Chester Nims, is the most complete ever seen upon the road, and the concert rendered by Mr. Nims, and hissuperb band dur ing the noonday parade is replete with selections of the standard and popular order, and is one of the pleasing incidents attending a visit of tho Fie'd company. i The orches tra is composed of picked soloists and is directed by the superior of all minstrel leaders Eddie Fox, and they to a large degree send the per formance along with the dash, vim, and vigor for which it is noted- At Central M. i . Church Yesterday. At Central M. E. Church yester day the services were quite inter esting, although the weather was threatening. The pulpit was occu pied by the beloved pastor. Rev. E. C. Glenn, both morning and evening. Texts for both sermons were taken from the last wonderful prayer of the blessed Son of God just before his betrayal by J u das, found in the 17lh chapter of the Gospel by John. These sermons were well prepared and eloquently delivered. Si Miles More Graded. John 1!. Dennig, of Philadelphia, president of the Durham & Char lotte Railway, is in Durham. Sev enteen miles of tho new road is in operation, and six miles more have been graded ready for track laying. The iron for these six miles has been purchased and will "be laid at once. Two hundred hands are at work doing the grading of the road. No convicts are worked. Work on the Durham end of the line began today. The State Sunday School Convention at n'inston-Salcm. For the above occasion the South ern Railway will sell tickets from all points in the State of North Caro lina, as well as Danville, Va., Nor folk, Va,, and Portsmouth Junction, Va., to Winston-Salem, and return at the low rate of one first class fare for the round-trip, tickets to be con tinuous passage in each direction, and to be sold Aug. 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, final limit Aug. 28tb. fc..f ' E ; iff- ir J ' I 1 tl
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