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PRESS NUMBER 7033. RALEIGH, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 24. 11(7. $1.00 PER YEAR. THE VIS TOR NC RAILROAD. The Director Hold a Medina in kr lime. The directors of the North Coro lioa railroad are in session in this city today. They met according to tbe call, at noon in the officers' rooms of the Merchants and Farmers Bank on East Trade street. This is the first meeting held since August. -The directors usually meet quarterly, and this meeting is held to oonsider the usual business of the road. Among those who are in attend ance are: Dr R M Norment, of Lum berton, president of the road ; Judge A C Avery, of Morganton, counsel for the governor; Mr Philip Wil Hams Averitt, of Raleigh, counsel for tbd governor; Col V S Luslc, of Asheville; Ccl Benehan, Cameron of Stagville: J A Smith, of Besse mer City; Gen R F Hoke, of Raleigh; Hiram B Worth, of Burlington, as sistant to the treasurer; Charles A Cook, ot , Warrenton ; Hugh MacRae, of Wilmington, and John S Arm strong, of Wilmington . A conference of an hour was held and the board adjourned for dinner. They will probably hold a session this afternoon and one tonight. "There is no trouble between tbe state directors and the private direc tors now, " said one of the private stockholders; "we bad twodifferent sets of State directors, each claim ing precedence until July but all that matter has been settled now." Charlotte News. "Tbe Msrrrmskers." Seldom in the history uf theatricals does one hear of anything new in a repertoire company but when the name of "The Merrymakers" is men tioned it is a guarantee that a novel ty Is in store for those who have the good fortune to be present at any of their performances. Tn organizing tbis company M r. Rhodes determined to place before the public a reper toire company of unusual merit, and that be has done so can be seen by the verv fine Dress notices that have been given the company since they have been on tbe road tbis season. Tbia is strictly a comedy company and does not den! with the old worn out dramas under false names, as is often done by companies that tour this country. If tbe oitizens of Raleigh desire good, first-class comedy let them vis it tbe "Merrymakers" at the Metro politan Opera House next week. Popular prices, 10,20and 30 cents. Matinee Saturday. A GOOD WORK. Proponed Establishment of I'niversttv. a National The movement is now becoming widespread in favor of the founding of a National University to be called in memory of Geo. Washington. The women of tbe United States have taken upthe idea and are vigorously agitating it There will be a meet ing of the State Committees in Wash ington, D. C, December 14 and 15 for tbe purpose of arranging meth ods of work. Tbis proposed Uni versity is not intended to be, as some have supposed, a mere addi tional name on the roll of colleges and sp called universities, but if carried out will embody tbe idea of of great post-graduate institution for training teachers and experts. By so doing it would furnish good teachers to tbe wbole country and inspire with its life-matters of edu cational thoughout the land. It is a movement which deserves to be encouraged. Mrs. J. R. Chamberlain of tbis city is chairman of tbe committee and will visit Washington shortly to promote tbe work of tbe institution. Such a good work in the hands of good wo men deserves to succeed and will succeed. 4 Plays for Lexington A Lexington gentleman who was in tbe city yesterday tells us that at bis meeting there Thursday Evange list W. P. Fire told bis audience that he bad a message from God to the people of Lexington, says the Salisbury World: God had revealed to him, he said, that unless the people got on their knees and in sackcloth and ashes Repented, a plague would come upon the city within tbe text ninety days. Iff. Fife, we learn, is not so vio lent in denunciation as be onoe was. Legal Hobday, L Tomorrow being a legal holiday Sunday hours will be observed at tbe Poet Office, the general delivery and the carriers window will be open from 2:30 until 2:00 p. in. O. M. Bcun, P. M A CHANCE FOR GROVES. Supreme Court Gives Him a New Trial on tbe Judge's Charge. The supreme court yesterday de cided that John D Groves, who was convicted last spring of killiag a negro IJenry Wall at Forestvilleand sentenced to twenty years in the state prison, was entitled toauew trial. Chief Justice' Fairclotli ren dered the decision and the opinion was concurred in by all the Justices The case was argued by Mr J C I. Harris who is Groves' attorney. Tbe court gave the new trial because of the Judge's charge to the jury Groves was convicted on the tes tiuiony of u colored boy Lonnio Massenburg. The defendant's wit nesses, Dr Powers Jand several other men whose word cannot beim peached, swore that Massenburg bad said before the trial that he did not see tiie killing and knew nothing about it and furthermore that the night of the killing was very dark aud it was impossible for a man to see forty yards, whereas Massen burg swore that it was not a dark night and that he saw tbe affair. The jury was not instructed about taking into account this rebuttal of Massenburg's testimony. Groves has behaved remarkably well since this affair. He did not attempt to escape but remained at his home where the affair occurred. He comes of a very respectable family. One of his brothers is a minister in Moore counlyand another is a merchant in Abbeyville, S C. WARMER THURSDAY. The Weather Bureau Predicts l air Tonight and Thursday. The weather forecast for Rileigh and vicinity is fair tonight and Thurs day, with increasing cloudiness Thursday evening and wanner. Tbe high area and cold wave are now central over the middle and North Atlantic States, with the lowest temperatures at Boston and at Marquette, Mich. Small amounts of precipitation oc curred at Buffalo, Cleveland, Pitts burg and Hatteras. The weather is now fair throughout the sou'.h and east. A barometric depression, or storm, has appeared in the extreme northwest and is causing cloudy weather with southerly winds and ising temperature throughout the west. Ilastrciter Coming Friday Oue of the greatest contralto sing rs of the age will delight a Raleigh audience on Friday night the 20th inst. Madame Hastreilcr has been with all tbe lending opera companies n Europe and for a number of sea- song sans with such artists as Al- bani, Jean and Eduuard (16 Reszki, and others. She has created the greatest enthusiasm of any singer before the publio in New York Lon don, Berlin, Paris and the other musical centres. She is supported by Sig. Edgardo, tenor, and the natural successor to de Reszki. He has also appeared with the big operas of Europe, Giac- omo Quintano, the violin virtuoso, and Von Scarpa, tbe pianist. Tbe people of Raleigh have a great treat in store in this attraction. It is sel dom that such an attraction can be beard in as small a place as Raleigh, but this is only a filling in date. The box sheet is now open at King's drugstore. Highway Robbery. Mr. R. L. Hopper, auctioneer at Farmers' Warehouse, was assaulted and robber of 127 by two negroes last night. Mr. Hopper says be was on his way to tbe N. fc W. depot about 9 o'clock, when a colored man asked him if he was afraid to be out alone, Tbis was near Mr. D. H. King's office. Just before he reached tbe tobacco factory formerly occupied by Harvey & Rintels one negro grab bed him around the waist and another one struck bim on the bead, knock ing him down. After taking his money and pistol tbe negroes skip ped. 1 Thanksgiving . We must render thanks to our hostot patrons for their liberal pat ronage during the past year, which has enabled us to do the largest business we have ever dope. Hop ing you may enjoy the good things of this world today, and may your happiness continue through many more years. Many thanks to you one and all. Yours sincerely, W. K. Jonis, 206 Fayetteville St. The First Presbyterian church colored of Mebane was Incorporated today. THORN ON TRIAL. The Court Room was Atjaiu Crowded Today. MRS NACK IS NERVOUS She Spends Mucblimo Weeping and was Not Able to Go on the Stand Today Against her Lover. Lo.M) Island City, Nov. :'.. The Thorn trial opened promptly at nine thirty this morning. The court room wss still crowded. The Bath rubbers continued their stories of the identiDcation of the parts of the body. During the night Mrs. Nack had a fit of hysterical weeping aud was unapleto control herself. A supreme effort was made to get her in a con dition of mind to take the witness chair, but she will not be able to testify against Thorn today. Thorn's sister and her husband were pres eut at the trial today. Thorn is still pale and nervous. THE POST OUTFIT. The Nex Morning Paper Will he lull; rqulpi-cJ. The equipment of the new morn ing paper, The Morning Post, is fast being installed. The outfit will be one of the best ever brought into the State. Contracts scut here by the manu facturers of the Mergenthaler ma chines were signed today by Greek O Andrews, President of the com pany which will publish "The Morn iug Post" and by W P Whitaker, Secretary of the company, and the machiiM's will be delivered hero by January 1st. In the meantime the publication of the paper will begin at once aud will appear on Dec. 1st. The otliccs of 'Ibe Morning Post" in the Pullen building are being carpeted and lilted u ami furnished and the paper will Kmc tin hand somest office in the Slate The outfit, which is already in hand, to publish "The Morniug Post," will make it a model of typo graphic beauty, and the appearance will be the same as when the Mer- gamhaler machines are placed in position, the only difference being iu the mechaniual advantage of the latter to the work in the office. When "The Morning Post" makes its appearance on December 1st it will be among the handsomest morn ing newspapers ever published in the South. The uews service will be complete and (he mechanical and typographical appearance will be pprfect. MR. WATSON RETIRES. He Accepts a Position Willi the Udell Hardware Company of Greensboro. Mr. Joe Watson will move to Greensboro This announcement will cause universal regret through out tbe city. For many years Mr. Watson has held a responsible posi tion with'tbe Julius Lewis Hardware company. He is thoroughly familiar with the hardware business and Knows every detail of the trade. He has lived in Raleigh neatly all his life and the people of this city re cognize his worth and his strong character. It would be difficult to find a young man who stands higher in the esteem of the good people of Raleigh. He is assistant superin tendent of First Baptist Sunday school and one of the most prominent and aggressive workers in that church. Mr. Watson has accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Odell Hardware company of Greensboro and intends to make that city his home after December 1st. While Raleigh deeply regrets to lose Mr. Watson at the same time she congratulates Greensboro and the progressive firm which bas employedbim. Tbs Morning Post's Editor. Hon R M Furman, who will fill tbe editorial chair of the Morning Post, arrived in the city this morn ing and is at the Yarbora Mr. Furman received a warm welcome on all sides from bis many friends here to whom it was a pleasure to shake his hand once more. All ar rangements for the publication of "The Morning Post" are going ahead as rapidly as possible. Charles Broadway Rouse bas bad 2,000copies of Rev. J. B. Averitt 's address at the laying of the corner BtOLe of the Winchester monument printed in neat pbamplet form. MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP Specials From Ourhain and Make I urc-t for This llebatc. Tomorrow night the intercollegiate debate between Trinity ami Wake Forest colleges will be held in the Academy of Music beginning prompt ly at eight o'clock. The query 'will be: "Ouht the system of water works, lighting and street cars to be oper ated by the city for its people, or In private individuals?' The Trinity debaters have the af firmative, the debaters being Messrs Needliam, North and Stewart. The Wake Forest debaters, Messrs Htley, Johnson and Cannady, will contend that the water worKs, etc. ought to be operated bv private in -dividuals. The debaters will each speak 12 minutes in their first speeches, and each wil! have a rejoinder of seven minu tes. The Raleigh orchestra will furnish the music. The presidents and many of the members of the faculty and most of the students of both institu tions are expected to be present. The promoters of this debate hope to organize an inter-collegiate league aud have frequent debates. It is hoped that the people of Raleigh will turn out in full force. There is no charge for admission and the public is cordially invited. A special from Durham and one from Wake Forest will arrive tomor row afternoon. THE COMING OF HOPPER. De Wolf Hopper's "E'.-Capitan, " the new comic opera by John Philip Sousa and Charles Klein which for the past week has been the centre of attentiou and interest in Philadel phia musical and theatrical circles, will be given its premier presenta tion in this city on Thursday even ing, December 0th at the Academy of Music and doubtless every seat as well as every inch of available standing room will be occupied, and the desire to see and to hear this latest success is a very treat. The night promises to be a memorable one and the vast audience will doubtless be higly entertained for "El-Capitan's," libretto is brimful of bright and witty lines, the music inspiriting and melodious and the performance lively and full of go, as only Hopper and his colleagues can make it. The production is said to be the most gorgeous and lavishly beauti ful one, and as backgrounds for the great cast of principals and grand chorus of fifty voices three magnifi cent stage pictures which are highly picturesque baye been furnished. The costumes by Dazian are said to be tbe most tasteful and appro priate ever seen in comic opera. Mr J W McKinney, tbe assistant manager of Mr Hopper, will be here Monday tocomplete all arrangements for the appearance of tbe great com edian here. The box sheet will be put on December 1st at King's. Mebane-Holt Nuptials. Today at high noon the elegant residence of Mr L Banks Holt at Graham was the scene of a marriage In which two of the most popular and accomplished young people of the State were the principals. Miss Cora Holt and Mr J K,Mobane were pronounced husband and wife. Tbe ceremony was witnessed by many of tbe most prominent society lead ers of the state all of whom united in theirDhearty congratulations to the happy couple. Miss Holt 'has hosts of friends and ardent admirers thoroughout North Carolina and Mr Mebane is one of the state's leading young business men. Tbe Press-Visitor joins with Mr and Mrs Me bane 'a friends, In extending sincere congratulations. Iluvinct A Kent Mclilnnc to bo Heii Monday Next. ! SWINDLERS ESCAPES. JlcnJe n .tuthoriticv Strangely Let ilie llmlc I hlef Depart. Yesterday the I'ltKss.A'iM I hi printed a story ubieit u well dressed young man giving his name as Walters, who borrowed a bicycle at the hotel in Hendersos, rode it In Raleigh and pawned the wheel to Mr. .lacobs for fill. As stated in that account he was arrested at Neuse and carried to Henderson. Late last eveniug Chief Norwood received a telegram from Henderson saying that Wa'tt-rs had been re leased. The chief then telegraphed the authorities at Henderson to hold bim and an officer wculd be sent to bring him to Raleigh to stand trial for obtaining money under false pretences. Officer Mullen went to Henderson on the vestibule after the fellow this morning. Mr. Robert Dunu of Neuse was in the city today and tells about the fellow's arrest there. It seems that after Walters pawned the wheel Saturday evening he began to treat himself liberally to the lirey bever age and instead of taking the train for Greensboro Sunday night he boarded the north bounds. A. L. vestibule. When ho found that he was going back to Henderson he had the conductor to put him off at Neuse where he intended to wait for the afternoon mad . Deputy Raines saw the fellow and suspicioned that he was the bicycle thief. When he attempted to arrest him Walters ran and a lively chase followed. He was finally capturedand handcuffed, however. OfticeiJuJIfJU returned thisafter noojfjpCsedMn'thave tbe swindler, Ifipuerson authorities informed him ni his arrival that tbe prisoner was licked in a room in a boarding house. But when the door to the room where the thief was confined was opened he was no' to be found. The conduct of the Henderson authorities is not understood here and is being severely criticised. TODAY'S MARKETS. The Mo eioents in Mew York aaj Liver pool Markets By private wire to J. A Duncan: ioi'KS-man- IX) w INO. ! KST. ; EST. CLOS ING r. ui- 5 7:1 .1 77- 82 5 S7 5 !i2 Januitrv ' 5 72 a IB 5 82 us M a u:t ti 07 li 07 6 05 5 65 5 : 5 77 5 ri 5 87 5 W: February-, March. r to a Si ," 8. 5 fti 5 WW ti o:( tt 07 li 07 ti 0.1 5 bS April. Mav. Jun.' July. August, Sept'mb'r,! October, 97 9ti li )i 1 ft 00- ti 01 ' (i 00- ti 05 ' "i !is- 5 04 ! 5 ti.'i INovemb r, December, I 5 66 5 08 5 02 5 (:i- Tone market steady: sales 109, 300. Liverpool Cotton Market. The following wure the closing quo tations of the Liverpool cotton market today: November 3.1:1 :: 13 November-December 3,11 :i 11 December-January 3.10 3 lo January-February 3.10 3 10 February-March .1 10 3 11 March-April 3.1.1 3 11 April-May 3.12 3 12 May-June 3.13 3 14 Middles 3 1-4 sales 19,000; receipts 30,000; American 8,900: exports 500 Tone quiet. Chleago Grain and 1'rovlslon Market. Thefollowing were the closing quo tations on the ChicagoGrain and Pro vision market todav: Lard Deo. 4.07; Jan. 4,20. Pork Dec. 7.20; Jan. 8.12. Clear Rib Sides Dec. 4. '5: Jan. 4.15. Wheat Dec. 981; May 911, Corn Deo., 26; May 29), Oats Dec. 20; May 22i. New York Stoek Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange : Sugar 1301 American Tobacco 801 Chicago Gas lt Manhattan 100 Louisville and Nashville 541 Western Union 861 Jersey central 931 Burlington and Quincy 931 Omaha "61 Rock Island 861 St. Paul. 92 B. & 0 121 Chesapeake & Ohio 211 Missouri Pacific 281 New York central 1051 Southern Preferred 291 Union Pacific .. 23 Wabash Preferred 17 Chicago & North Western 1201 U.S. Leather Preferred 611 Mr H W Miller was in Salisbury yesterday attending, the meeting of the directors of tbe Yadkin Railroad. 'SHORT STATEMENTS . -- Minor .Matters Maiiiiiilnteil for tin- Miiin. AROUND IX THK CITY. Pol I'uuirl of the Now I'iciiiil-j .hi e. per Joints anj IVopie leitiiii-itit fli-kcj and litlil! I'm- in lrinl The city market will be closed to morrow from 10 oil until I i-lnrk. The .sheriff 's ollice will In- closed from II o'clock a 111 untMfour p into, morrow. Attention is culled to the change of advertisement of Mr I I osenthal in this issue. Raleigh will have u good represen tation at the big football game at Richmond tomorrow. Quite a crowd left t Lis aftrn.iV!! lo see the game. Jim Young lias succeeded in raising the money to end I leorge Jones back to Greensboro. The purse was made u and George re turned to the "city of (lower-, a happy man. Prof S. C. Cross from Grand Rapids. Michigan arrived today and will toach penmanship and other branches iu the Raleigh Business University. At the World's Pair he was classed among the fifty best pen men in the world. The university is fortunate in securing his ser vices. This afternoon at lour o clock the marriage of Mr. William M. Jones of Spartanburg, S. C., and Mrs. Dora F. Ileartt was solemnized in the Presbyterian church in Durham. A number of friends ai d relatives of the contracting parlies were present to witness the ceremony. Manager Ililar.dsof the Park Hotel has prepare! to serve an elegant dinner at the Park Hotel tomorrow as the menu published in our adver tising columns today will show. Arrangement has been made to serve three hundred dinners and it is expected th.it there wi'l be that many guests. Messrs. . S Tucker .V Co. wi'l observe Thanksgiving tomorrow by closing their furniture store, iu or der to give thanks for the prosper ous year through which they have just passed. They also wish to thank their friends and customers for their liberal patronage in the past. li r v'y tm inquiry. A'ti ruey General Walsersays "The revenue act of 189" subjects all legacies and inheritances to taxation, whether in the direct line or collaterally. This tax on succession applies to all property, which may be or is be queathed or devised or attempted ' be transmitted by one person or persons to another person or per sons. Sheriff Jones is going to give his jail boarders a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, baked potatoes, fruits, nuts, apples, raisins, bread and cake will be served in abund ance. In addition ho will give to each a plug of tobacco and a bag cf smoking tobacco to gladden their hearts. Religious services will be held in the morning. Mr Win La Hlanche. of Chicago, pictorial sign and tresco paintei , ar tistic interior decorator and land scape artist, is in the city and will remain some time. Mr La Blanche is capable of very fine work in his line and will be pleased toshow sam ples of bis work to those interested He will call at residences and places of business if desired. A message will reach him over 'phone 15313. The following graceful ack no vledg ment comes from the Statesville Landmark: The evidence that we are to have another year accumulates. Uncle Levi Branson, w ho publishes directories, almanacs, etc, and preaches the gospel whec opportun ity offers, sends us a copy of Bran son's Almanac for 1808 As Mr. Branson is a preacher we make no doubt that the weather forecasts in this almanac are strictly reliable. Justice H. II. Roberts has d'ispo-; ed of several cases which come be fore bis Honor. There were three cases against Florence Spikes, colored, and she was found not guilty in two of these and in the third she was fined one dollar and costs for assault and battery. David Holland was Bnod one dollar and cost for trespass. Jocephene Mc- Greagory had the cost put on her in one of the cases against Florence Spikes and she was sent to the work house for failure to pay the same. I'nion Thanksgiving services will ue held at the First Baptist Church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. The sermon will be delivered by the Kev. Dr. Daniel, alternate for Rev .1. L. Foster, who was appointed but could not serve. There will be a collection, to be divided among the orphanages at Timmasviile, Barium Springs anil ( Jxioril. The Scerolary of Stale decides, as acting insurance commissioner, thut a Washington, I). C , lirm cannot write an insurance policy on the life of a man in .North Carolina, that it is unlawful to Milicit such "over licail insurance. Yet if agents livingoutsiiJe of t'ie State thus vio late the law there appears to be no way of getting at them. Representative Ciiapiu of Harnett is iu the city. He said that he knew nothing about the report that he was to be district attorney. A', the same time he didn't say that Harkis was not willing. He says that he bas not applied for the place. The Twin City Furniture com pany was today incorporated by the Secretary of State. The capital stock is ?ll),lji)l) and the incorpora tors are T. F. Wrenu and S. K. Weeden of High Point and K, F. T'mstead of Winston. Pergonals. Mr. ,1. I! Munson is iu Cliarlotlu. Mrs. T. .) . Simmons, nee Miss Lessie Soulbgate, is visiting in Dur ham, her former home. Mrs. I). Addison Coble, ot Phila delphia, is visiting at tbe home of her ui.cle. Mr. C. I!. Kd wards. Judge Avery has returned from Charlotte Knsign Worth lljgley has been detached from the Maine and order ed to the Wiuslow. Mrs Cora Marsh is visiting at the home of Mr J B Fortune-on Hal i f jix street Miss Itatlic Johnson of Asburv is in the city visiting Miss Mary Strut her on West Davie street. Mr. Thus .1. Pence left for Rich mocil this afternoon to spend Thanksgiving. Mr. fiuy liana's went to Kittrells todav. Capt. Chas A Cooke, of W-irren-ton, was here today on his return from Charlotte, where he attended a meeting of di.ectorsof the N. C. Bail way. Mr Murray Allen of Trinity is at boni" spending Thanksgiving. adkin Itailroad. The Hoard of Directors of lh Yadkin Bailroad met yesterday morning in regular annual session in Salisbury. The election of ollieers took plaee with the following result : Presi dent, Col. A. li. Andrews: Vice President. Theo. I'. Klutz. Secre tary, II. W. Miller. The Yadkin is said to be one of the most protitable brand, lines the Southern now eon trols SCHOOL EXEKC1SES The Pupil?, in the ltiMic Schools licm " herd the ccdy. Today special Tbaoksgiving ex cises were held in all the public schools of the city, both white and colored. Appropriate songs were sung by the children and at each schiul an offering was made for the poor and needy. This offering con sisted of provisions and clothing. The clothing will be kept and given out at different times during the winter as the necessities arise. Talks were made at the several schools. Kev. J. L Foster spoke to the boys at the Centennial school and they were deeply intertsted in his remarks. Rev. Dr. M. M. Marshall made it beautiful little talk to the childreu of the Murphy school, bis subject being "Flower," tbe f for faitO, I for love, o for obedience, w for worship,, e for earnestness and r far repent ence. Mrs. James McKimmon also delighted the children with a solo. A Lady Bird Hunter. Postmaster Wilson, T. M. Benton, Robert Right and N. W. Bishop and wife, of Xew York, went up to Don. naha today for a bird hunt. Mrs. Dishop enjoys the sport immensely. She was out with her busband yes terday. She wears a hunters' cos tume, uses her bus. band's gun and is said to be a pretty good shot. Tbe postmaster carried bis turkey-caller along If be sees no wild turkeys be will test biB caller on some tame oues Winston Sent'nel. .
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