THE PUBLIC LEDGER,
GRANVILLE SUPERIOR COURT-
commenced on Maudy-THe iSrautl
Jury, etc.
Granville Superior Court convened
tlv at 10
On luonuay iuwiuiu& t- i
o'clock, with His Honor Judge Con
nor on the bench, and all the court
officials in their respective - places.
The new court room presented a
a eat appearance and was comforta
ly heated. The bright little boy of
Deputy Sheriff J. A. Taylor proceed
ed to draw from the hat the names
of the gentlemen who compose the
Grand Jury J. K. Wood, foreman,
J. M. Stroud, J. Y. Husketh, J. P.
Cash, B. J. Coen, L. J. Blackley, J,
E. Howell, J. B. Kittrell, Ben
Burwell, Oscar Yancey, J. S.
Hobgood, J. L. Lumpkius, J. W.
Russell, W. M. Bradford, K. C.
Woody, W. P. Wheeler, J. F. Jones
and J. W. Wilson.
The jury it will be seen is com
posed of some of our best citizens,
and the violators of the law will
meet with justice at their hands.
Mr. J. K. Wood, the foreman, is an
admirable selection and we believe
will make as good foreman as Gran
ville has had for years. Mr. Sam
Ellington has charge of the grand
jury room.
Judge Connors charge was plain
and exhaustive, showing the duties
which rested upon the jury as the
real preservers of law and order,
and for the protection of life and
property of the people. lie also
touched upon the grave matter of
people takiug the law into their own
hands with much force and empha
sis, showing clearly that it was the
duty of that body to bring the of
fenders to the court of justice if pos
ssible. Among other things referred
to was secret political societies,
which are clearly prohibited by the
statute laws of North Carolina.
Withal the charge was an excellent
one and was delivered in a clear,
distinct voice." Judge Conner is un
doubtedly one of the best judges on
the bench in the State, being well
versed in the law, firm in his decis
ions, courteous and polito to law
yers, witnesses, court officials, and
in fact with every one with whom
he conies in contact. He is quite a
fayorite with our people and is com
plimented on all sides.
Solicitor Parker was promptly on
hand and is faithful in the discharge
of his duty to the State as well as to
the people.
The most important cases on the
docket are State vs. Nash, assault
with intent to commit rape, and
Jane Walker, colored, concealing
the birth and death of her infant
child. It is not expected that the
civil docket will be reached before
Saturday.
The State docket is the largest
that has been for several years, most
of which are not of great import"
ance.
The following cases have been dis
posed of:
State vs. Lacy Morton ; man
slaughter; nol pros with leave.
State vs. J. L. Adcock and J. I).
Haithcock; ' selling liquor without
license; not guilty in three cases,
but guilty in two; $50 fine and cost.
State vs. Sam Lawrence; assault
with deadly weapon; plead guilty:
iiO days on public road and cost of
action.
State vs. John Mays ; larceny;
judgment suspended on payment of
cost.
State vs. Chas. Stern ; forgery ;
called and failed; judgment for the
amount of $:00 deposited in lion of
hail.
State vs. Babe Parham and Chas.
Pool; affray: $5 fine each and one
half cost.
State vs. II. A. Nash is occupying
the attention of the court as we go
to press. This is the second time
this case has been up for trial, as
the defendant appealed to the Su
preme court, which granted him a
new trial.
Now '1 ry Till.
It will cost yon nothing and will eurely do vou
good. If you have a Cough, Cold or any trouble
with Throat, Chest, or Lungs. Dr. King's New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
ie guaranteed to fiive relief, or money will be
paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it
j ust the thing and under its use had a speedy
and perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at our
expense and learn for yourself just how good a
thing it is. Trial bottles free at J. G. Hall's
Drug Store. Large size 50c. and $1.00.
It. II. 91 ejl aire's Assignment.
This gentleman has been forced by
circumstances beyond his control to
make an assign mi ent. We are proud
to say of him that he did so only
from absolute necessity and with
clean hands. There is not even a
suspicion in the mind of any citizen
of Oxford that he has done anything
inconsistent with the highest honor.
And but for the sorry tobacco crop
in this county which totally disquali
fied his customers to pay him for the
goods which they bought on chattel
mortgages he would never have
been forced to make an assignment.
As it was he had been liberal,
giving credit to many poor persons
who had to depend chiefly, and in
some instances altogether, on their
crop to pay. These customers had
heretofore been able to pay up pret
ty well, but this year their tobacco
crops jn many instances were a fail
ure both as to quantity and quality.
This left them fiat so completely
fiat that they could not pay, and R.
H. MclJuire, who had carried them,
finding it impossible to get blood
out of a turnip, was compelled to
assign.
He became embarrassed a few
y'ears ago by heavy losses in a fire
that entailed on him beyond his
ability to pay a large and ponderous
debt. At that time j an ordinary
man, one with less pluck and energy
would have succumbed. But no, he
was sober, industrous and enterpris
ing, had an immense trade and he
commenced business again with
new zest and activity. He soon be
came the leading merchant in Ox
foul in his line of trade. His busi
ness grew rapidly in extent. In tho
kindness of his heart and the gon
eiosity of his personal popularity he
obtained a large patronage. His
business was prosperous, and al
though he was heavily handicapped
with debt after the fire, which seem
ed a load too heavy for him ever to
pay, yet he struggled on and on
until he had paid off his creditors
thousands and thousands of dollars,
winning their confidence by his man
ly efforts to pay every cent he owed
against great odds and at all haz
ards. His success was phenomenal. He
only pushed his customers when he
was compelled to do so and even
then he pushed them with reluctance,
and sympathized with them in their
distress. He was ever ready to do
all in his power for the poor and suf
fering sometimes to his own hurt.
He would often be compelled to sell
out a poor person, but would be
ready to lend a helping hand. to him
in his distress.
We cannot give the particulars of
his liabilities and assets. He will
come again. A man with his active
business habits, sobriety and integ
riety cannot stay in the back ground.
He has the entire sympathy of all
the good people here in this hour of
his financial embarrassment and
their good wishes go with him in his
misfortune.
Diicklen'to Arn ca Naive.
The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulceifi, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
ruptionr, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. It irf guaranteed to give perfect satis
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale hv J. G. Hall. mch,4-ly
Rm trend Case.
On Monday night in Oxford an im
portant case was argued in chain
bers before Judge Conner. It ap
pears that the Glundun and Gulf
railroad in Chatham county has
seized the right of way of the Ral
eigh and Western, more commonly
known as the Egypt railway, and
graded along it for several miles.
The Raleigh and Western shows
deeds to the right of way, and as
soon as it gets possession wTill con
struct its own line. The Egypt Coal
Company has just been reorganized,
its capital stock increased to $600,
000, and improvements costing $105,
000 are now in progress at its mines.
Itch on human and horses and all ani
mals cured in HO
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by J. G. Hall Druggist, Oxford. N. C.
Anything in the vehicle line can be
had at the right price ; let us show you
aug26-tf Owen, Bakbour & Smith.
Several stores and dwellings to rent
also farm lands for sale. '
J. A. Williams.
FOR SALT RIVER.
The Very Fine Trip tlie Republicans
ami I'opullMts Will Take.
There is being distributed tickets
for a grand farewell excursion of
the Republican party, up Salt river,
March 4 next, on the twin screw
steamers "Force Bill" and "Mc
Kinley Bill;7' Ben Harrison, master;
Whitelaw Reid, mate; Tom Carter,
pilot ; John Wanamaker, steward;
Cornelius N. Bliss, purser; Rus Har
rison, cabin boy. If you miss the
popular excursion the Tammany
tiger will devour you. Committee
of arrangements, Chauncey Deiew,
John Spooner, Steye Elkins, Chris
Magee, Charley Foster, Louis Mc-
Comas; Green B. Rauni, general pas
senger agent. For state rooms ap
Vly to the civil service commission.
Morton, Blaine, Reed, Quay and
Dudley were not consulted when the
arrangements for this unexpected
trip were perfected, and they are in
no way responsible for the safety
and comfort of the passengers.
Tho coupons on the ticket entitles
the holders to thirteen Republican
drinks, a dish of crow and to a
"grand stand" near the curb on
Pennsylvania" avenue, March 4, to
witness enthusiastic Americans re
joicing at the ina uguration of Grover
Cleyeland, President of the United
States, who will give us an honest
administration and turn ALL the
rascals out.
There is also a ticket issued by the
Salt River Packet Company, the
Steamer Harrison and Reid to pass
Marion Butler and Otho Wilson
from Raleigh, N. C, to the Devil,
on account of Gideon's Band; good
for this and the trip in 1S90. No
delay on account of the weather.
Music furnished by a Choir of High
Protective Tariff shouters. State
Chronicle.
Death of Mrs. James Morion.
Another household has been made
desolate by the taking away of a
loving wife and devoted mother.
Mrs. Morton passed quietly away on
Monday night surrounded by loved
ones, after an illness of several
months. She was a member of the
Presbyterian church, and a pure
Christian woman, kind neighbor and
by her sweet disposition had endear
ed herself to a large circle of friends.
She leaves behind a devoted hus
band and two bright, loving little
boys to mourn her loss. The remains
were placed in the cold grave on
Tuesday afternoon, amid the tears
and sorrowT of a large number of rela
tives, friends and neighbors. We
extend our condolence to the afflict
ed ones.
Expenses Disallowed.
Slowly some facts leak out in re
gard to the meeting of the Execu
tive Committee of the State Farm
ers7 Alliance which was held at Ral
eigh last week. It apjears that Ma
rion Butler, president of the Alli
ance and elector on the Third party
ticket, wanted to issue an address to
the Alliance this to be signed by
him and by the committee but the
latter swore no such thing should be
done. Butler, of course, wanted to
work this in his own interest. There
was another sensation at the meet
ing. Marion Butler was the only
delegate to the National Alliance at
Memphis, but Otho Wilson and J. L.
Ramse'', vho, like Butler, are rabid
Populists, went also, and vouchers
for their traveling expenses, &c,
were presented to the Alliance Ex
ecutive Committee. They were
promptly disallowed. The charge is
made against the secretary of the
? Alliance that he has used the posi
tion to directly further the Third
party work, and that he used lists of
names of members in this double
way.
"A Illicit Xumber."
This is the slighting remark that is
often applied to women who try to seem
young, though they no longer look so.
Sometimes appearances are deceitful.
Female we&knesi, functional troubles,
displacements and irregularities will add
fifteen years to a woman's looks. These
troubles are removed by the use of Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Try this
remedy, all you whose beauty and fresh
ness is fading from such cases, and no
longer figure in society as a '-back num
ber." It's guaranteed to give satisfac
tion in every case, er money paid for it
returned. See guarantee on bottle wrap
Oxford In tbe Lead.
'Our tobacco boys are getting a
regular- move on them, and you can
just bet the farmers are getting the
best of the fight for they scoop in
the money, while the buyers get the
tobacco and have to take chances to
sell it. Our market is thoroughly
alive and the yery highest prices are
paid for all grades of tobacco. Far
mers, bring your tobacco to Oxford
as we feel justified in declaring that
you can get just as much money for
it as any other market can possibly
pay. Come right along and don't
listen to those who are trying , to
coax you elsewhere, but be a man
and stand by your home market.
Read the names of the good men
on our market Tuesday who will tell
you that Oxford is all right. Here
they are: Thos. G. Cottrell, Tom
Hobgood, Ed Pruitt, Nat Daniel,
Henry Knott, Wash Hart, Nat Puck-
ett, W. L. Meadows, A. G. Clement,
Chas. Callis, W. A. Parham, A. C,
Parham, B. F. Hester, R. B. Brum-
mitt, R. A. Gill, E. C. Harris, C. N.
Floyd, J. W. Floyd, C. C. Cheatham,
S. P. Adcock, H. M. Overton, Joe
Fuller, William Fuller, B. T. Fuller,
Alt' Sherman, J. W. Davis, J. J.
Meadows, Ira Lyon, Uriah Cut ts and
son, Buck Peed, Dr. W. W. Cozart,
B. B. Mitchell, H. P. Raskins, Chas.
Bryan, Reubin Clayton, Maurice
Daniel, James Hart, John Newton,
Robt. Sherman, Robt. Wilkinson
and a host of others whose names we
did not know. Follow the crowd
and come to Oxford with your to
bacco. Zel Vance's Views.
In an interview had on Saturday
with a.representative of the Raleigh
Chronicle Senator Vance said that
he saw no present necessity for
an extra session of Congress, but, he
added, it may be that the Republi
can party has left the goyernment
without money, and "Congress, of
course, in such an emergency, would
have to be convened to provide
funds."
The Senator does not believe that
the Republican party will go to
pieces just yet, but he is convinced
that the Third party "ha seen its
culmination, especially in the
South."
Among the first things that Mr.
Vance would haye the Democrats do
is to repeal the law allowing Feder
al marshals, superyisors, etc., at the
polls; restrain the Federal courts m
their interference with the police
powers of the States, purify the pen
sion lists, and revise the tariff.
As to civil-service, he is opposed
to it "out and out, especially in the
way in which it has been applied."
"It has always been my disposi tion,"
said the Senator, "to give the
fodder to the horse that pulls the
plow."
The Senator has had a long spell
of sickness, but he says he is all
right now, and the Chronicle reports
him looking quite well.
Who Can Beat It.
Mr. Addicus Morris, who resides
in Brassfield township, and undoubt
edly lives at the same place, breaks
the recond so far as we have heard
from on really living at home. He
must have staid at home and did not
run around the country crying re
form, expecting the government to
support him. Read what he has
done this year in a small way: On
one acre of land he hai vested fifty
three bushels and three pecks of
corn; has just killed two pigs that
tipped the scales at 720 pounds and
in 7 months with two cows made
and sold 372 pounds of butter. Hur
rah for Mr. and Mrs. Morris.
The luHHt Week ef DavlK Photograph
CJallery.
We are advised by Mr. Davis, the
photo-artist that next week will be
his last week in Oxford. As this
will be the only opportunity our
people will have to secure elegant
photographs for Xmas and the holi
days, and there is nothing more ac
ceptable as a gift there are only a
few more days to go on. Mr. Davis
has had a fine run of business since
opening in Oxford, and his elegant
work justifies it. dec2-lt.
A GOOD DWELLING HOULE
For rent in South Oxford, next to Mrs.
Hargrove's. A garden and grass lot at
tached. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs. L.
G. Smith.
MINSTRELS.
They Will Bo nuntl UII A1eHr
A train To-nihi.
uJi111S?n,S Mi"st"Is appeared at
the Academy of Music last evening
before a fairly good audience.
In the opening act the company
delighted the audience with their
elegant costumes and the original
fun the men produced. &
The work f olio win r was good and
the audience was well pleased with
the performance. Johnson does not
profess to have the biggest or "Teat
est show on earth, but lie does'elaim
to have a refined minstrel company
composed of twenty first-class min
strel artists and the performance lust
night proved the accuracy of th
claim.
The company had an engagement
to play in Greensboro tonight, but
having received information that the
hall in that town has been condemn
ed, Mr. Johnson has concluded to
remain over here, and give a secoini
performance tonight. For this per
formance prices haye been reduced
to 50 cents for all parts of the lower
fioor, and for the upper floor the
prices will be 3f and 25 cents.
The public can rely upon a good
show. The brass band parade will
be made between 12 and 1 o'clock
today. The Danville Daily Register
Nov. 28.
This refined minstrel will appear
at the Oxford Opera House tonight.
Thirclito 31 it-is trares.
During the recent campaign a
very noticeable feature was tho
number of magistrates in the ranks
of the Third party. There were a
large number in this county who
embraced the new faith with much
zeal. It has also been noticeable
that wherever these gentlemen em
braced the Weaverite faith they
have been leaders in the movement
and have been more zealous in stir
ring up feeling against the Demo
cratic party, by whose grace thev
had obtained and held their offices,
says the Statesville Landmark.
The office of magistrate, while il
may not be one of very much profit,
is a very important one. Under our
sysrem of county government they
elect our county commissioners, lew
our taxes and otherwise have much
to do with the business of the conn
ty, and while those who have gone
off with the Third party may be just
as honest and capable as they ever
were, common decency would sug
gest to them that they should not
hold office under a party which they
have tried to destroy. The incom
ing Democratic Legislature should
see to it, and doubtless will, that
those whose terms are expiring are
not again elected that they may ust;
the influence and prestige which the
office gives them to the injury of the
party through which they obtained
it; and if those whose terms do not
expire have the self-respect they
ought to have they will resign at
once, for certainly no right-thinking
man will desire to hold office under
a party which he hates as cordially
as some of them have shown they
hated the Democratic party.
Mel hod is i lrotJ;iiif Conference.
The Methodist Protestant Confer
ence, which has been in session near
Greensboro for the past week, ad
journed Friday. The Conference
was largely attended and in every
respect harmonious.
Rev. Walter A. Hunch was re
elected President of the Conference.
Rev. L. W. Albright w i 1 1 succeed
Rev. C. L. Whitaker as pastor of the
Winston Church. The latter gee-,
to Granville circuit. Rev. Air.
Swaim, who served the church a few
years ago, returns to the North
Granville circuit. Rev. T. J. Og
burn was also returned to Hender
son. When Baby was sick, we gave ner v,usu.rl.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castor i.
HORSES FOR SATjK 1'fIHAP.
Two good work horses and a No.
1 mule. Apply to R. S. Williams,
Oxford, N. C.
We have just received the prettiest
line of buggies for service we have ever
shown in Oxford. Our prices hie rigu-
aug26-tf Owen, Baruour & Smith.
AN EXTRA GOOD IIORSK FOR SALK.
Jnatlfonr vears old. Qualities all good.
Terms reasonable. Apply to Mr5?. L. ,s-
Smith.