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TIM NUMBER 8721. RALEIGH, N. FBIDAY EVSVIM. NOVEMBER 11, 1898 25 CEvTS A MONTH THE QUIET However the Great Strain Has Not Been Two More Negroes Killed An Man Punished Negro Leaders Made to Leave Town. WILMINGTON, N. C, NOV. 11. TWO MORE! NKGROES WERE KILL ED LATE LAST NIGHT WHILE TRYING TO PASS THE GUARD ES TABLISHED THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY THE WHITES. EARLY THIS MORNING A LARGE BODY OF WHITES WENT TO THE HOUSE OF A WHITE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE WHO HAS A NEGRO WIFE, BROKE OPEN THE DOOR, AND FORCIBLY EJECT'ED HIM. AND DESTROYED THE FURNITURE. AT PRESENT QUIET PREVAILS BUT; DOESN'T LESSEN THE STRAIN. SEVEN NEGROES WERE JAILED LAST NIGHT AND ESCORTED TO THE TRAIN THIS MORNING BEING TOLD IF THEY EVER REAP PEARED IN THE STATE THEY WOULD BE SHOT IMMEDIATELY. THE CITY IS STILL UNDER MARSHAL LAW AND COLONEL WAL KER TAYLOR IS PROVOST MARSHAL. HE HAS COMMAND OF THE STATE TROOPS HERE. MISSIONARY RALLY. Last night a most interesting mis sionary rally was held at the First Bap tist church. Rev. W. C. Tyree. of Durham, was the first speaker. His subject was "China," and he delighted and stirred y his hearers with descriptions of the country and the need of the mission work there. Prof. K. W. Sikes, of Wake Forest Colleg, spoke on "Cuba and Porto Ri co," and the necessity of increasing missionary activities in those islands. Rev. Dr. Barion, of Richmond, who is corresponding se .'rotary of the South ern Baptist Foreign Missionary Society, spoke last. His subject was, as he an nounced, "All Creation,' and he showed the urgent need and the responsibility imposed upon Christians of carrying the gospel to all people of the earth. GAINS AND LOSSES. In the recent election the Democratic gains in Raleigh township were as fol lows: First ward, first division 20, sec ond division 47; Second ward, first di vision 67, second division 45; Third ward, first division 47, second division 12; Fourth ward, first division 12, sec ond division 26; Outside East 9; Out side West, rorth division 41. Total, 326. In the south division the Demo- tvti M. Inaa ii'ao 19 laqt'lnff a nomncmtlc net gain of 311 votes. The Republican losses from the vote of 1896 in Raleigh township was E4. MRS. ROBERTS DEAD. Mrs. Mary J. Roberts, mother of Mrs. George C. Upchurch of this city, and relict of Mr. Edwin M. Roberts, who was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, died here last Tuesday, at the age of 55. The funeral was held on Wednesday, from Mr. Upchurch's home on East Hargett street, Rev. Mr. Glenn of Cen tral M. E. Church officiating, and the Interment wa? in the family burial ground in the Citv Cemetery. Mrs. Robert's husband was one of the firs: volunteers in the civil war to leave Raleigh. WEATHER CONDITIONS. For Raleigh and vicinity fair, colder tonight; fair Saturday. '; The storm has moved off the New England coast. Rains over one inch occurredat Philadelphia. New York and Boston, and the weather Is still cloudy lrt that vicinity. Another area of cloudy weather prevails over Texas and Louis iana.,. Throughout the remainder of the country the weather Is now clear and cold. ' The cold wave has advanced rapidly eastward during the night, and a fall in temperature of from 10 to 20 degrees occurred in the east. The weather is becoming warmer in the extreme north Vest. H 4 MiliUIU - Mr. P. M. Pearsall, of Newborn, who .has done effective work at the Demo- isratic headquarters during -the cam paign, left today for his home. Mr. Pearrall bad lit his charge the arrange ment of speaking during the contest. PREVAILS AT KILLED BY EXPLOSION. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. HANOVER, MASS., Nov. 11. Latep. An explosion at the fire in Steam's store blew out the sides of the build ing killing Michael Robert Sylvester, Edgar Adams, C. Peterson, C. Tolman. Over a dozen are Injured including the proprietor, dangerously. HANGED FOR MURDER. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. TOWSON, MB., Nov. 11. Wesley P.oyer was hanged here for the murder of Mr. John Stevenson. MEETING POSTPONED. By Cable to the Times-Visitor. PARIS, Nov. 11. The Peace mooting for Saturday has been postponed to Monday. TWO CLAIMANTS. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 11 Both Quay, Wanamaker factions claim the Senate. QUARTERMASTER DEAD. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. WASHINGTON, Nov. 11. Quarter master Williams at Havana died of yel low fever. MESSENGER MISSING. FERGUS FALLS, MINN., Nov. 11. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. Trainman who were sent back by Con ductor Smith last night to give an alarm of the robbery are missing. Sev eral possees are out. ONE MAJORITY. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 11. The leg islature will be Republican by one on a joint ballot, and contests probable. MAKING UP A REPLY. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. ' MADRID, Nov. 11. The Queen pre sided at the cabinet council. Sagasta read a letter from Rios announcing that the mericans refused to recognise the Cuban debt, and exacted the Philip pines. The council will meet this even ing to decide upon a reply. ISLAND TAKEN BY INSURGENTS. By Cable to the Times-Visitor. LONDON, Nov. 11 Advices from the office of the Philippine Commercial Company says the insurgents have tak en the Island Negros of the Philippine group,. President E. A. Alderman, of the State University, is in the city today. He eays that the University now has 470 students, and the outlook, is most encouraging. , The tall team will to morrow play the university of Geor gia, at Macon, and next Monday they go to Auburn, Ala., to beat the Ala bama eleven. The boys have a, fine team this year. Infamous White Only one telgram was received from Wilmington today besides the dispatch below. The former stated that one more negro was killed today and the coroner was holding an inquest over the todies of several negroes. Other wise all is quiet. G. Z. French, a ear pet bagger, was forced to leave the city. The infamous negro Manly escaped in the night and went to parts unknown. A rumor this morning was current that he came to Raleigh. However, if he Is his whereabouts are unknown. The report is extremely improbable. He would not fare much bettor in Raleigh than he would in Wilmington. FOR MAYOR While the writer thinks and feels that by courtesy and right Alderman A. M. Powell should succeed Mayor Russ, yet if the Board of Aldermen should not determine to elect Mr. Pow ell, they could do no better or more graceful act than call to that position our venerable friend, staunch Demo crat, progressive citizen and clever gentleman, Col. Midileton T. Leach. DEMOCRAT. WONDERFUL WARSCOPE. There is no doubt but what the Met ropolitan Opera House will be crowded from pit to doom next Wednesday and Thursday when the War Pictures will give their initial performance in the city. You will see our gallant heroes on sea and land, captains of our navy, ships circling about in water, burial of the Maine victims, launch of battle ship Alabama, Spain's most powerful battleship Vizeaya, Maine arriving in Havana harbor, .capture of fort near Santiago, battleship Indiana that de stroyed Spanish war vessel Vizeaya, July 3rd, 1898, and many other scenes too numerous to mention. You can hear the hurling of guns and almost smell the smoke as the Americans fire at the Spaniards. It is past belief that such scenes can be produced on can vas, but it is true and will be shown by the Warseope. You can see the Rough Riders coming towards the au dience and are so true to nature as to almost force observers to rise in their seat, the sounds of the horses hoofs are distinctly heard. This is an en tertainment that will please every American citizen and the only enter tainment of the kind that has no in termission between scenes. The prices, 10 20 and 30 cents, are in reach of everybody. SUTTON DEFEATED. There Is now no doubt that Judge Sutton is defeated for the Eastern Cir- Court. Dossey Battle, Esq., of Rocky Mount, whose nomination in this city several month? ago was considered an empty honor will succeed him. The defeat of Judge Sutton is one of the greatest surprises of the election. He created the district, out of the black est counties, with a Republican major Ity of more than 8,000 and had himself appointed Judge. It is remarkable. Fayette ville Observer THE THIRD TO MOVE. Knoxville Journal and Tribune. A telegram was received by Major Hemphill yesterday relative to the con tract for moving the troops. It is as follows: "Third North Carolina comes to Ma con -when shipment is made. Make rates as agreed between Secretary of War and Southern Railway. Make re quirements same as other regiments. This means that the contract made with regard to moving the troops will have to be changed as the first con tract was made with the Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern Railway to take the regiment to Amerlous, Ga., hut It nas peen re-brigaded and changed to Macon the contract necessarily had to be cnanged. . Mrs. Ernest Martin and child are rlsltlng- relatives in Portsmouth. PRESIDENT OF PLANT SYSTEM. l!y Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. NEW YORK. Nov. 11. Pre?. Plant, of lJ-.o Plant System 01 railways and Plant slenrrs;.!ps hci boon removed in his private i.ir fin.; Jersey City :n Mott Haven. wh-ro the car was run down to the grand central depot to take the Hick magnate heme on Fifth ave nue. He wad aecct.ipitnii.-il by his son, .M. F. He was in appai-on. good health until he attempt,', 1 to leave h.'s ear, when ha was seized by dizziness and was unable to rise n':er sitting. No se rious result is fea-v.i. lie is aged KO, and his trouble is One to kidney dis raf. and the fatigue o:" the trip from Florida. EXPRESS TRAINS COLLIDE. By Telegraph io th,. Times-Visitor. WILKESR.-.RRE. PA.. Nov. 11. Two exfi"ss Lcl.igh V-illey trains, on-.' northbound, the other southbound, col lided this morning, anil trainmen were kiile.l and several injured. None of the passengers wore seriously hurt. Both trains had just i mnded the moun tain with two er.g:n s each, anil were together before the trainmen had time to jump. Not a tra nman eseapod in jury. Heavy baggage cars acted as bulTo for the ass enger cars, but many pass ngers w re thrown from their ber.hs and bruised. Wreckage is piled high. A heavy snow storm is prevail- ng. The acrolein was near Wcrrior Run. Hie dead are William Toxliemor.or, 'reman; Fred Glasser, fireman; John McGregor, express messenger; Jacob gkmen. brakeman; John MoN'ally. engiiiee.'. The wounded are engineer 'earoe. engineer Kohi-fiing. express messenger Morgan; brakeman, Solioen- eid. The accident was due to loaves blown on the rails which with the snow made the track slippery and despite the use of sand, and reversing engine the train slid down the mountain with great speed passing the siding where sched uled to meet the other 'train. EXPRESS CAR ROBBED. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. FERGUS FALLS, MINN.. Nov. 11. The posse are unable to get any clue of the ten bandits who robbed the ex press car on the Gnat Northwestern train last night. ADMIRAL SCHLEY ARRIVES. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. NEW YORK. Nov. ll. The cruiser Newark, carrying Admiral Schley ar rived in the harbor this morning. The admiral will take the Porto Riean evac uation report to Washington today. IIOWr WILL SHE DO IT. By Cable to the Times-Visitor. MADRID, Nov. 11. The Heraklo as serts that the Spanish government has resolved to "maintain Spain's sover eignty in the Philippines Islands. FROM PORTO RICO. By Telegraph to the Times-Visitor. NEW YORK, Nov. 11. The transport Berlin from Porto Rico arrived in quar antine today. THE MARIA TERESA. By Cable to the Times-Visitor. NASSAU, N. P.. Nov. 11. Wreckers have brought stores from the stranded vessel, indicating beyond a doubt that she is the Matia Teresa. PECULIAR MARRIAGE. Dr. Barton Tells of h Romantic Affair. Rev. Dr. Bi.iton, of Richmond, who is in the city, tells of a romantic mar ring" in Louisville, Ky.. an account of which was given him by a reliable par ty. The contracting parties were both society leader.-. The marriage was to be in the finest church In the city and the house was filled at the appointed hour, hundreds of invitations having previously been sent out. The minister took his place, the wedding party en tered, and the service was begun. When the groom was asked, "Will you take this woman to be your wedded wife?" to the amazement of all present, he promptly answered, "No." Nothing re mained but for the party to retire with out concluding the ceremony. The young man afterwards felt that he had greatly embarrassed the young lady ,aud was anxious to make amends. He wrote her a note accordingly. She replied requesting him to call. He did so and apologized profusely but said that a sudden feeling came over him as he went up the aisle that he din't love lu r sufficiently to matry her, and offer ed to do anything to repair the insult to her. "That can only oe accomplish ed one way," she replied, "and that is by our going through the ceremony again and allowing me to say "No." He agreed to this, invitations were again sent out, the church was packed The same minister started to perform the ceremony. He asked the groom if he would have the bride to be his wed ded wife and he answered yes, accord ing to agreement, but to the groom's amazement, when the bride was asked if she would have the groom, she too answered yes, and the minister imme diately pronounced the unwilling groom and the crafty bride, husband and wife. ': j MARRIED AT CARTHAGE. Yesterday eflernoon at three o'clock Mr. Thomas Palmer Jcrroan, Jr., of this city, and Miss Cornelia l'.-tly were unit-'il in marriage at the residence of tile 1 i iiie's paicn.s, .Mr. and Mrs. T.V. C. Petty, in Cartilage. Rev. V.'. C. Nor man. D. I.'., of this Ay ..ffoiatod. Af ter the ceremony Mr. ;tii 1 Mrs. Jernian left for As'neviile and several other points in :he Stale. They will b at hon'e on Noith street this city aH.-: D.-eenili r first. Mi as Petty pesses-er r;ir- a ' , "actions and is on-' of Carolina's ban, Is enes: daughters. Sfc is a .i a. m,h;.''.h.'' mu sician and v.:i! b' a valuable .to, ession to Raleigh soeieiy. Mr. Jerr.i::.'! is on.- of Raleigh's most efficient ami sagacious business men, and his host-: of friends heartily con gratulate him. He is a partner in the Royall ami Borden Furni.urc I'onipany of this city. WHAT A LOT OF RESIGNING. Mayor Russ must resign to qualify as Clerk of ti'o Superior Court. Aid' r- noin Powell of the First Ward must iign to b" elected Mayer. Aid Tman Boii.-hr.ll of the Second Ward must re sign to iill the position of Representa tive t ' which h- is elected. API Tman Potter of the Third Ward must resign to qualify as Constable of Raleigh township. Mr. Russ and Mr. Po-ter will qualify the first Monday in De cember. Mr. Boiishell will qualify the lirsit Wcim sday aft-i the first Monday in January, lS'.'IV So all those resigna tion's must bo ae'iil upon at the De cember mooting of the Boar dof Alder men, which occurs Friday. Dee ntber l-i'is. JOS. E. POOl'E FOP. MAYOR. Mr. Editor While .-evoral good gen tlemen have been mentioned for Mayor of our city io Iill the unexpired term of Hon. 'William Ituss, I desire to place in nomination one of Raleigh's most inl'iuntial citizens and staunch Demo oerat, honest upright in every respect. Such a man is Joseph E. Pogue, Esq. Let us have Mr. Pogue to fill the un expiri d term of the Hon. William Russ, and the city will poM a larger Demo crat: vote next May than over before. i ) :: M OC 1 1 A TIC A" OT Kit. Ti'.E I'RYSANTIIEMUJI SHOW. Prizes Bestowed on the Fortunate Win ners. ' Last night's oxhioit was a grand suc cess. Sweet faces of the fair ladies peeping about amid th" gorgeous blos soms sh"d tin-ir radiant beauty about the large hail. Delicate hands cater ed to the wants of those whoso apetites relished the dainty delicacies offered by the in. nil. It was a grand and glorious achievement such as could have been expected from those having the show in charge. The elegant prizes offered wore worthily bestowed upon the victorious competitors and perfect satisfaction given to all. Tonight th:' grand display of au tumn's gorgeous varigatod blossoms will continue, and until a late haur one an well amuse oneself surrounded by so many lovely llowers, so much ani mated loveliness, and such an abund ance of palatable delicacies. Let the ladies have a most liberal patronage tonight. IRST PRIZE Largest and best col lection of plants by Mrs. Brown Pe gram. In this ,jchb.t were shown 75 varieties, most of them surpassingly lovely, and including rare specimens, among thorn being the McGinnis, the Yellow Queen. Bonnaffon, Silver Cloud, Niveus. and the Mis. George West. Mrs. Pegrnm has just cause to feel proud of this splendid exhibit, which all visitors so thoroughly enjoyed. SECOND PRIZE Awarded to Mrs. Dr. X. E. Turner, whose magnificent exhibit includes 33 vi.'ietics of the most lovely varieties, among them being the Yellow Queen, the Mrs. George rull man, and the Mrs. George Childs, the latter an exquisite red. THIRD PPIZE Captured by Mr. Samuel Miller, with ms "best six (two of each) varieties," which included some of the handsomest chrysanthe mums ever grown in Raleigh. FOURTH PRIZe For the best and largest single Mower, was won by Mrs. W. A. Montgomery, who also siiowed several other attractive speciments. FIFTH PRIZE Fc" the best display of potted plants awarded to Mr. II. Steinmetz, the well known florist of Raleigh, who also exhibited a table of cut Chrysanthemum. , roses and car nations, in the attractive manner usual to him. t.IXTH PlilZe Tvis was a special, and was won by Mrs J. B. Batehelor. for the largest and handsomest vase of one variety, though her attravtive ex hibit was by no means confined to this one. OTHER EXHIBITS. Among the loveliest plants in the "show" are some shown by Mrs. F. H. Busbee, who ha3 a beautiful collection of several varie ties. Her Vivian Morel and La France attract especial notice. An exhibt that att.aced general ad miration was that of John H. Small & Sons, the leading florists of Washing ton, D. C. This exhibit was secured by Mrs. F. A. Olds and it was one of the features of the show. There were twelve varieties of perfectly formed and most beautiful chrysanthemums. Some of the specimens were among fhe largest and most lovely ever seen in the city. A number of other exquisitely lovely flowers were seen, including the Miner va, the King's Daughter (a pure and radiant white specimen) and others, exhibited by a number of ladies. LOCAL HEWS ITEMS Familiar Facas in Me Pa:-s-iiir Throi'ir SHOUT STATEMENTS Movement of People You Know (ilcan ingK In and About the ' iti--Snatch's of Toda's Street (i S's p. Road tiie want column on page 4. Mrs. F. .VI. Simmons left for Newborn Ibis morning. Mr. Howard Fous'iee. of Durham, is in the city today. Railroad Commissioners Caldwell tind Pearson arrived today. Mr. Stanley Faison had his leave of absence recently extended ten days. Mr. Richard Battle has been called t" Washington by the illness of his son there. Mr. Robert I.iulo left today to re join Co. K of North Carolina Regiment volunteers at Savannah. Rev. W. C. Tyree and wife, nf Dur ham, who sf nt yesterday in Raleigh, left this morning for Oxford on a visit. Mrs. John A. Boyuen, of Blowing Rock is visiting her daughter, Mrs. t. K. Brunei-. Locke Craig. Esq.. of Ashevillc. is be ing urged for Speaker of ihe next House. Miss Kate Broadfoot. who has been visiting Miss Hinsdale, lof, yesterday for her home in Fayetteville. Mr A. M. Larson, who has been em ployed in the S. A. L. saops here, left this afternoon for Fcrnandina. Florida, where he has accepted a position. Mrs. Rosenthal, of Newborn, who has boon visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal, returned to Newborn to day. Miss Eloano- Carr. who has been the guest of Miss Rosa Battle, left yester ,tv n.r her home at Bract-bridge Hall, Edgei'jmbe county. Miss Alice Stronach, Miss Lilla Vaas, Mr. Frank Stronach and Mr. W. H. King have gone to New York for a week's stay. Miss Mary E. Tillinghast. of Morgan ton, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William West, left yesterday to visit friends in Fayetteville. Our readers will find an attractive -hange in Lumsedn's ad. in today's issue, concerning lamps, house furnish ing goods and heating stoves. The Isaac Pitman Shorthand Club will meet this (Friday) evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Lucy Res- son, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Jerman returned today from Carthage whore they at tended the marriage of Mr. Jerman's brother. Mrs. F. O. Moring and Miss Daisy morning returned today from Carthage, whore they went to witness the Petty Jerman nuptials. Mr. J. D. Boushall today received a letter from Mrs. Boushall. who is in Baltimore for treatmen-. Mrs. Bou shall is much improved and her many friends hope for her early return home. Republican headquarters is now de sert -d. Chairman Helton left Wednes day t.nd, and this afternoon Mr. W. S. Hyanms left for Charlotte, whore he will spend two days witn relatives, and go to Washington next week. Next Sunday evening a missionary rally will be held in the First Baptist church. Addresses will be made by Mr. J. D. Boushall. superintendent of the Sunday school, bv Mr. John E. Ray and by Mr. J. W. Bailey, editor or the Biblical Recorder. The defeated eanoidates in Wake county take their defeat in a peas ant manner. Had it been close some would, of course, have felt sore and attributed it to sell-out by their friends but with the round up majorities each fools that ho took his chance and failed after a hard fight. Preparations are still in progress for the trand rany of white people next Tuesday night. About $rno will be con tributed for the fire works, torches, iar barrels. &e. The parade will form at four o'clock in the afternoon at the market house. Nearly all the business plac-s on Faettev,IIe street will be il luminated and decorated. Hundreds will be here from Johnston and other adjoining counties. ' Cart. W. H. Hood, Wake county's Register of Deeds after December 1st. ban received a very handsome boquet from a widow, who admires the Cap tain a-.l the more for the gallant fight he has made. The boquet Is larger than a peck measure, and you will see the Captain wearing it Tuesday night. Miss Mary Davis, of Raleigh, is vS Iting her sister, Mrs. C. S. McMillan. Fayetteville Observer.
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