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:o4 9 THE TIMES SUBSCRIPTION LIST Increasing Every Day. THE TIMES GUARANTEES. - Largest City Circulation. ill A Vol. 1. RALEIGH, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1897. No. 27. r cry I- I t- it GAVE HIM A SCARE Moonshiners Hold Driver. Up a TOLD TO "LIGHT OUT" THEY STEAL DEPUTY COLLECTOR WILEY JONES' VALISE. y , ;- Mr. Jones Secures Seven Packages of the Whiskey Stolen From Suit's Ware house in New Light Township. Monday morning Deputy Collector J. Wiley Jones, accompanied by Messrs. John O'Neil and W, T. Rowland, left the city by team for New Light township to investigate the robbery of the late W. T. Suit's distillery warehouse. They arrived there about dusk, and next morning investigated the empty warehouse and made search of the sur rounding territory for the lost packages of whiskey. They were rewarded by finding seven packages of the fourteen which were stolen. They were hidden in various parts of the thick woods some distance from the warehouse. The robbers are certainly bold, bad men as two hauls were' made in robbing this warehouse. On Friday night last they broke open the warehouse and car ried off six packages, leaving eight pack ages. This robbery wa3 disc oyered and Mr. Woodlief, a friend of the deceased, nailed up the house as he thought so- curely. Ol Sundav night the robbors returned, broke open the wa rehouse cgain and carried off the remaining packages Theselast packages were the ones discov ered and reclaimed by Deputy Jones. The robbers had hidden the whiskey out until a favorable opportunity presented itself for removal. Djp uty Jones secur- ed a team from Mr. Henry Chapell and sent four packages of whiskey in the custody of Mr. Juo. O'Neil to this city, which arrived last night about 10 o'clock, while he and Mr. Rowland are following np the trail of tte other stolen packages. They proceeded by the same team to Youngsville. At YouD.ville the driver was instructed to return to Raleigh as they would return by rail after complet ing this inves'igation. - - List night the driver, whose name is Frank Scott, and who drives for the City Livery Btates, came in breathless with a startling tale. He claims to have had an experience that he will not soon forget, and he made one of the quickest trips of his life. He states that he had not left Mr, Jones more than five minutes, and was on his return to Raieigh when three men sprang out in the road and halted him . under cover of pistols. They asked it he was not the driver who brought "those revenue men." He said, " Yes. " They then asked what he had in the carriage, at same time one of them looked in, and. seeing Mr. Jones' value, seized upon and removed it. The driver was then told to "light out," and if hejhowed himself back there they would fill him full of lead. It is useless to say that he "lighted." These bold, bad men took upon themselves the credit of putting the revenue men to some inconvenience, but no so, as the driver had no instruc tions to return. Djputy Jones arrived iu the city this afternoon and learned for the first time of the loss of his valise. The valise con tained only some revenue blanks and distraint warrants. He was also nnable to locate any more packages of the stolen whiskey. Depnty Marshal Rowland, who was with Mr. Jones, arrested the notorious Gordon Green and two colored mon- Joe Mangum and Joe Grissom on war rants for " blockading." They were taken before United States Commissioner ' Bullock, and gave bond for their reap pearance to-morrow for preliminary hearing. . Mr. Ennlsi as a Lecturer. We have among as a genius as a lec turer In the person of our townsman Mr. P. O. Ennlss. He 1b out, and those who have heard him, say he has but few equals, and-iardlj a superior. , , WAKE SUPERIOR COURT. Third Day's Session-Work on the Docket Being Cleared Off. Court met at 0:30 o'clock this morning, Judge Robinson presiding. The jury In State v. J. L. Burns, as sault with deadly weapon, came into court unable to agree upon a verdict It was a hung jury, four being for con victing and eight for acquitting defend ant. The State, through the solicitor, consented to take a verdict of not guilty. That entry was made and the Rev. Mr. Burns was discharged. State v. Preston Shaw, larceny; nol. prof. State v. Wm. Grant, assault with deadly weapon; continued to Thursday. State v. Judson Powell and Frances Mitchell, fornication and adultery; call ed and failed; judgment nisi, sci. fa. and instanter capias. Slate v. Tom Dunn, carrying conceal ed weapons; pleads guilty; judgment six months on roads. State v. Allison Debnam; larceny; ver dict guilty; judgment twelve months on the roads. State v. Haywood Rogers (two cases), assault with deadly weapon and carrying concealed weapons; set for trial Satur day. State v. Emanuel Stancel; rocking train small boy. Solicitor agroed that judgment be suspended upon his mother whipping him. State v. Bill Whittcd, fornication and adultery; guilty; judgment six months on roads. , State v. Ed. Mangum; larceny; pleads guilty; judgment suspended on payment of costs. AMUSEMENTS. Arnold-Welles Players One Whole Week, at 10, 20 and 30 Cents. J. F. Arnold, the manager of the above company, is now in the city com pleting arrangements for the appearance of this attraction at the Metropolitan Opera House all next week, at popular prices. Mr. Arnold's name has never been identified with a 10, 20 and SO cent attraction before, but with such well known combinations as "Little Lord Fauntleroy," the late Frank Mayo, Maude Granger, "Dr. Bill," Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and others, and his per sonal appearance with this company is a sufficient guarantee that it is first class in every particular. This company has broken all previous records where it has appeared, and it is safe to say that Raleigh will be no ex ception. An entire change of play and specialties will be given nightly, and for the openins; performance the beautiful domestic comedy drama, "Over the Hills to the Poor House," will be given to introduce the merits of this company. AH ladies will be admitted free Monday hiight, October 4, if accompanied by a paid 80 cent ticket. Reserved seats on sale Friday morning at 9 a. m. at King & Co's drug store. Prof. Gulley Receives a Cane. Prof. N. Y. Gulley, of the Law School at Wake ;Forest College, was agreeably surprised yesterday morning by the members of his class who presented him with a handsome gold-headed cane, as a mark of their appreciation of his ser vices as instructor. The presentation was made by Mr. O D. Weeks, of the class, and was happily responded to by Prof. Gulley. The class numbers fourteen, as follows: F. L. Bine, W. R. Braswell, E. L. Camp. bell, L. S. Gannon, D. L. Carlton. J. A. Qavin, J. A. Giles, L. N. Kenney, A. J. Medlin, A. M. MiGIameny, R. N Simms, H. O. Sapp, D. J. Thurston and C. D, Weeks. This is the largest and, in some respects, the best class that Prof. Gulley has ever had. The growth of Wake Forest Law School is wonderful. Only three years old, it has already enrolled for the pres ent session more than sixty students. Yesterday's class represented four le ligious denominations. New Arrival. There is another acquisition to the family of Mr. W. U. Blalock, in the per son of a little lady, who arrived last night. As it was Mr. Blalock's birth day, it may be considered a present In honor of the occasion. We wish Mitss Evelyn Rogers Blalock and her parents many happy returns. Entertainment at Mansion. On next Friday, at the Governor's Mansion, from 4:30 till 10 o'clock, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will give a social evening and lawn party. Refreshments will be served, and every one Is cordially Invited. F ilLi WIPED OUT Unaccountable Conduct of an Iowa Farmer. KILLS AND SUICIDES ENDS LIFE OF WIFE, CHILDREN AND HIMSELF. All Are Dead But Henry, and he Cannot Recover From His Wounds-A Horrible Scene. Carroll, Iowa, Sapt. 28. The slaughter of a mother and her six children oc currcdatthe home of John Boccker, a farmer, living eight miles northwest of here Monday night. Afterward the fiendish or demented husband and father, at whose hands they died, completed his bloody work by sending a bullet into his own head, inflicting a fatal wound. The family were prosperous Germans, and as far as is known lived happily. No mo tive for the tragedy has boon disclosed. Roecker's victims are his wife and these children: Carolina, aged fourteen; Chris tine, aged nine; Henry, aged eight, Lizzie, aged six; John, aged three, and an infant. All are de ad but Henry , and the latter cannot recover from his wounds. Boeeker had an engagement to help a neighbor thresh yesterday morning, and on his not putting in an appearance his brother, Henry, who lives about twenty rods away, went about 9 o'clock to see why he did not come. The doors of the Boccker house were locked and there were no signs of life about, and upon kicking in the door ho came upon a horrible scene. Boeeker, with his wife and baby, alnpt in a b aek room, and the three corpses lay on a bed. The wife had been shot m the neck with a shotgun, which stood in the cornor; the baby had been shot and its head crushed with tho butt of a revolver. Tho man, still breathing, had a bullet hole high np on the forehead, and- by his side was Smith & Wesson six shooter with two chambers empty. Miss Bertha Creighton. While in EDgland a few years ago Miss Bertha Creighton, who will be seen here In September in Romeo and Juliot, met at a dinner Mr. Bram Stoker, Sir Henry Irving's manager. She was having a spendid conversation with the brilliant Irishman, and ingeniously tolling him her hopes and fears for the future. "You should go to the top of the laddor ;" re marked Mr. Stokerwith his rich brogue; "as far as I can see, you have everything In your favor that with a fine appear ance ." Here the impatient young woman broke out with, "Oh, if that's all that is going to win for me I am in a very bad way, for it will be gone somo day, aEd then whore will I be f" Mr, Stoker looked very stern. "Don't fly in the face or Providence," he said, "go down on your knees and thank Almighty God for your pretty face; It's a blessing you will find mighty comforting and agreeable." Certain it is that although we are keen to say that beauty is only skin deep, what would a Juliet be with out that loveliness which prompts the already infatuated Romeo to forgot the disdainful Rosaline, and Bay of this vis ion : "She doth teach the torches to burn bright." Beauty is often a necessity and particularly with an actress, and per haps Miss Creighton has come to appre ciate Mr. Stoker's words, and bless the power which gave her such a priceless gift. Romeo and Juliot will be presented by Miss Creighton, supported by a strong company, at Metropolitan Opera House, Thursday night. New Business. Mr. William Ledbetter, who until re cently held a position at the peniten tiary, has opened an office on Wllming ton street for the purpose of carrying on i general consignment business. He will handle a full line of Armour's goods, so that they will hereafter be sent diroct here, instead of coming through Rich mond merchants. I AMETEUR BICYCLE RACES. Will be Held on Wednesday, Thuesday and " Friday of the State Fair. The bicycle races will be a special fea ture of the coming Fair. They are under the special direction of Mr. Perrin Bushee, who has arranged races for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The purses offered aggregate $300. The fol lowing is the official programme. FIRST DAY 1 P. M., OCT. 20. First Race One half mile, boys under 11; two prizes. Second Race One mile, boys under 14; two prizes. Third jSace One mile open (Raleigh championship); one prize. SECOND DAT 12 M., OCT. 21. First Race -One fourth mile open; three prizes. Second Race One mile open (State championship); one prize. Third Race One mile, tandem; two prizes. Fourth Race Five miles (handicap); three prizes. THIRD DAY 12 M., OCT. 22. First Race--One-half mile, open; three prizes. Second 'Race--One-half, tandem; two prizes. Third Rice -One mile, handicap; three prizes. Fourth Race Two miles, handicap, three prizes. "These races will bo withdrawn unless three or more teams start. DISTRICT ATTORNEYSHIP. Judge Robinson Denies That He is a Can didate. On meeting Judge W. 8. O'B. Robin son to day, we asked him about the cur rent rumor that he was candidate for the office of United States District At torney. "Whenever I want an office," ho answered, "I always make an effort to get it. I not only work for it mysolf, but call on my friends for assistance. In this case I defy anyone to say that he has evor heard mo say, or has ever heard others say that they have hoard roe say that I am a candidate for that position.'' Lawn Party Last Night. Tho lawn party, given by the ladles of the Catholic church last evening, was a delightful success. The lawn wasdeco rated with Chinese lanterns, and pre sented an enchanting aspect. The at tendance was exceedingly good, and the receipts large, unarming mus:c was dispensed by Austin's string band throughout the evening. The ladies are to be congratulated upon their success, and for their delightful entertain' ment. . Criminal Carelessness. Yesterday while a lady, accompanied by her escort, was riding a bicycie to wards the country, at the north end of Person street, she was struck by a rock which caused her to fall from tho wheel. Ot course such a thing was not done in tentionally, but boys should be more careful while discharging such danger ous missiles. The person who threw it was not sscn. Declined the Call. Rev. John E. White, Secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board received a call recently to Emanuel Baptist church, Baltimore. This is the church of which Rev. A. O. Dixon was pastor before he went to Brooklyn. The salary is $2,000 a year.' Mr. White wrote last night declinirg the call. Baltimore and New York ap pear to like North Carolina preachers. Chickens Sent to Jamaica. Col. J. S. Carr expressed to-day from his Occonneechee farm to J. Kinston, Jamaica, fifty dollars worth of improved chickens, and has many more of the same sort left to exhibit at the coming State Fair. - Capt. Burton Resigns. Captain G. W. Burton, commanding Company G, Third Regiment Reidsville Rifles has tendered his resignation on account of ill health, which interferes with the, active discharge of his duties as an officer. Peaoe Warrant. Mr. J. B. DeForest was before Justice Nichols yesterday for assault, and was placed under a $100 justified bond to keep the peace. This was at once given by his friends, and he was thereupon discharged. Bonds for Sale. The attention of Investors is directed to the notloo, elsewhere printed, of City Treasurer Brown, who Invites bids on the new bonds which are now for sale, DID NOT LOVE HIM Shot His Sweetheart Four Times. PUT AN END TO HIS LIFE THE GIRL ALTHOUGH BADLY WOUNDED MAY RECOVER. Simmonds', a Railroad Brakeman, Atten tions are Repulsed and a Tragedy Is the Consequence. Baltimore, Sept. 28. Michael Sim monds, a railroad brakeman, aged 28, who shot and tried to kill his sweetheart, Miss Jennie Long, aged nineteen, night before last, committed suicide yesterday morning when heard the police trying to effect an entrance to his hiding place. The girl, who was shot four times, has a chanco for recovery. Simmonds had been attentive to the girl for several months, but she appear ed inclined to repulse him. Night before last he went to her home in Canton, a suburb of Baltimore, and after a fo words with her fl:ed four shots from a revolver at her, each bullet takitg effect. He then fled, and, the police spent the night searching for him. Early in the morning they located him at the hcuso of a friend, where he had spent the night. As they rang for admission a shot was heard, and when the police entered the house they found the fugitive lying on a sofa with a pistol by his side and a bul let through his heart. SEAMAN ATTEMPTED AN ASSAULT. The Charge of Cruelly Beating Against Capt. Waldomar Dismissed. : Newport News, Va., Sept. 28, Capt Waldemar, of the flve-masted schooner J Gov. Ames, was before Judge J. D. G. Brown in the Police Court this morning, charged with cruelly beating and other wise abusing James Francis Washington, a colored seaman, who s hipped with him a week ago at Providence. Washington bad several scars about bis face and told the court he had moreou his back, whLh he claimed were inflicted by the cap tain. Capt. Waldomar told his honor that the negto had refused to obey orders and that wbeu he ordered him to his cabin to get his pay, having been discharged, the seaman attempted to assauit him. He says he was obliged to use violence in self defense. The captain was dis charged. Funeral of Miss Eliza Harris. The funeral services of the late Miss Eliza Harris were held from the Taberna cle at 10 o'clock this morning, and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The interment was at the City Cemetery. Virginia Game Law Invalid. Richmond, Va., Sept. 28. Judge Holmes, of the Mecklenburg county ccurt, to day decided that the game law enacted at tho last session of the Leg's lature is unconstitutional. Tho tost case was brought up on a question of killing of partridges. Miss Tillinghast Goes to Florida. Miss Susie Tillinghast left to-day for St. Augnstine, Florida, where she has taken apos tion in the In ti'ution to the Deaf and Blind. Miss T i incbsnt it an accomplished teacher, and b.-s w in) frionds in Raleigh who regret to te ; her leave. New Furniture In the Museum. The now cases for mintvl, and other furniture, are now being put in the State Museum. It will be several weeks before the specimens are placed. Last Chanoe. Only one more day left, September 80th, in which to bny your tickets at Summer Excursion rates. A trip taken now will save you money. Call and see us. . ' H. 8. Liabd, Trav. Pass.' Agent . W. O. Kimball, Depot Ticket Agent Z. P. Suits, City Tioket Agent PERSONALS. Dortoh has returned to Mrs. I. F. Goldsboro. Gov.' Russell returned from Wilming ton this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berwanger have re turned from a trip to the North. Mr. James A. Bryan, of Newborn, is registered at the Yarborough. Mr. II . B. Young has gone to Wash ington, where he will attend school. Col. A. B. Andrews and family have returned from an extended Western tour. Hon. M. W. Ransom left the city this morning, ough. Miss Eirkland, lady principal of the State Normal School, has returned to Greensboro. Mrs. E. M. Hayes returned to day after spending the summer at Old Point and Washington. Dr. James H. Baker this morning left for Baltimore, where he will pursue his studies in dentistry. Miss Isabel Bryan, of Newborn, who has been visiting relatives here, loft for her homo in that city this morning. Miss Louise Bunting, who has teen visiting the family of Capt. William Smith, left to day for a short stay in G ildsboro, after which she will return to Wilmington. GOLDSBORO MOVES AHEAD. A Chamber of Commerce Organized-Other Items of Interest. A special from Goldsboro says: Fifty of Goldsboro's leading business men as sembled in the mayor's office Monday night and permanently organized a chamber of commerce, the object of which will bo to foster and build up trade in tie city aud to tell people in other sections of the unsurpassed advan tages which this county, seetion and city possesses, of its fertile soil, its mild cli mate, its unsurpassed adaptability to truck farming, bright tobacco, cotton and fruits, and It3 superior advantages as a manufacturing centre, with it rail roads running in : five directions, and its prosimi'y to deep water. ' It is to day ono of the greatest cotton market in the Stale. - There arc a grei t irauy industrial im provements and extensions being made in this citv. The Wajne cotton mills have just given oidors for a very large and excel lent 300 horse power Corliss engine as a preliminary to extending and inoreasing the size of their mill which is now run ning on full time and unable to keep pace with its orders for their well known "Wayne Mills" and "Gem Citj" sheet ings. FAST BATTLE AT BUFFALO. Mattie Matthews Downs a Chicago Boy In Twenty Rounds. Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 28. Mattie Mat thews, of New York, won from" Frank Garrard, of Chicago, in twenty rounds, before a crowded Louse at the Olympic Athletic Cub to-night. Matthews weighed in at 137 pounds, and Garrard at 134. No faster battle was ever seen in this city. Matthews landed innumer able blows on face and body, but Garrard was not much weakened at the end, al though bleeding freely. In the preliminary Rocky Nell, of Buf falo, won from Tom Smith, of Detroit, in the second round, and Joe Youngs, of this city, and Jimmy Casey, of Dotroit, fought ten round?, which were rather tame, to a draw. BIG FIRES IN KENTUCKY. Blue Grass Region and Timber Land Devastated by Flames. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 18. Grass in all the Bluo Grass region is bo dried out because of long drought that fear of el mage by fire is gr eat Last night 200 rr of meadow on John Hayes' farm, s x nvles northeast of here, were fired by 1 locomotive and burned over, destroy ing several stacks of hay and two miles of i iu ing. Other fires started have been extinguished by the united efforts of hundreds of neighbors. The timber along the Kentucky river, southwest of Versailles, has been on fire since Saturday, and is still burning over a great extent. Many honses are threat ened, and a small army of men are struggling to prevent the further spread of the flames. The loss and damage will be severe. Revival at Central Churoh. The revival meetings in Central Meth odist church still continue, and the in terest is very great. The publlo is Invi ted. Servioe at 7:80 p. m. . r If 'I 11 t ! I V, Hi
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