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THE LARGEST CITY
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TO SECDRI THE BEST RESULT8.
Vol. 1.
RALEIGH, N. C. MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11, 1897.
No. 37.
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SUPREME COURT.
Many
Cases From the Second District
Disposed of Last Week.
The following oases from the Second
district were disposed of last week:
8tate vs. Lee, argued by Attorney
General for State; Gil.iam and Burton
for defendant. '.
? State vp. Pogfam, cont cued for de
fendant.
Vick vs Baker, death of defendant
suggested and case continued.
Martin vs. Euffa'oy argued by Mao
Rae and day for plaintiff; Peebles for
defendant --'''-r'r'-'-:
' Appomattox""Cpm any vs. Buffaloe,
argned by Peebles for plaintiff: MtcRae
and D iy for defendant. ' -
Johnston vs. Willkms, ccrt'o.-ari or
dored and case continued
Whitehurst vs. Lind Company, ap
peal withdrawn by consent of appelant.
Bazemore vs. Mountain, argued by F
D. Winston fcr plaintiff; Peebles for de
fendant. Parker vs. Harden, argued by Peebles
for plaintiff; Winston for defendant.
Burros vs. Insurance Company, argu
ed by Simmons and Ward for plain till;
MacRae and Day and Clark and Guion
for defendant.
Pornell vs. Railroad, argued by Bur
ton for plaintiff; MacRae, Batcbclor and
Hill for defendant. '
Neal vs. Hardware, submitted on brief
by Battle and Thorn for plaintiff
Bridgors for defendant.
State vs. Wimberly, continued by con
sent. .
Clark vs. Peobles, argued by Hill for
plaintiff; Peebles for defendant.
Gary vs. Allegood, submitted on brief
by O. R. Thomas- and D. L. Ward for
plaintiff; H. 0. Whitehurst- for defend
ant
Aines vs. Outlaw, argued by Guion fo:
plaintiff; A. D. Ward for defendant.
' Peebles vs. Taylor, argued by Burton
for defendant; MacRae for defendant.
Wright vs. Railroad and Gatllngvs.
Mitchell, certeorarl by consent and case
continued.
Crocker vs. Madrey, appeal withdraw
by consent.
Bird vs. Gillam, argued by Winston
for plaintiff; Peebles for defendant.
Pelletier v& Lumber Company, argued
by Clark and Guion for plaintiff; Jones
and Boykln for defendant.
Stewart vs. Bryan, argned by Clark
and Guion for plaintiff; W. D. Mclver
for defendant.
Taylor vs. Smith, argued by Mclvei
for plaintiff; A. D. Ward for defendant.
Barber vs. Buffaloe, continued by.con
' sent ' .' y
The Thirl district appeals will be
called on to-morrow morning.
CLOSE THEIR ENGAGEMENT.
A Week of Good Acting by Clever
Artists.
The Arnold Welles Company com
pleted their week's engagement Satnr
day night In the Irish play, the "Rose
of Ktllarney."
This is a good repetoire company, and
is entitled to the patronage of the thea
tre-golng-publip. They gave shows at
popular prices that were eqnal to the
average high price shows that have vjs
lied onr city. ; ; ' , , : ' ''. .
At the close of their performance Sat
nrday night they gave away $20 in two
: prizes?-15 and $15, both of which were
drawn by the gallery. , :
t They left yestorday afternoon for pur
neighboring city Durham, and we ean
v safely commend them to the people of
that city.
University Wins Again.
At Chapel Hill Saturday the 'Varsity
defeated the Guilford College team by
score of 10 to 0. In the first, half the
'Varsity fumbled continually and went
to the Gnilford five yard line several
times only to give the ball to Guilford on
a fumble. Neither side scored , in the
first half.
, In the second half Mactiie was placed
04 the 'Varsity and scored two touch
' downs. Tamer scored the third and
Belden kicked two of the goals. ,
Guilford pit up a stronger game than1
the A. and M. College last week, but
there can be no comparison as the 'Var
slty was fifty per cent weaker than in
the first game, of accidents in practice
games. ; The line op was as follows:
Falsoa left end , , Lewis
Simmons ' left tackle Vy Bennett
Bennett left guard ' Joyner
Ounnineham center Wheeler
flromartle ' jieht Knard Farlo
Turner right tackle (man'g'r) PettV
'. irintts. P. tmanYr) right end English
Odborne uarterbaok .'.Worth
' Bnsbee (Collins) left half back Artostroji
Jnhntnn ( MacRae) right half back Hi
Belden (capt) fullback (Tomlinson capt)
Dr. Baskervuie, reieree; Mr. uuiier,
empire; time of halves, IS minutes each.
E V. ST
Died Early in the Morn
ing Yesterday.
REAT LAWYER GONE
FOR MANY YEARS HE HAS BEEN A
RESIDENT OF RALEIGH.
Brief Sketch of His Career as a Lewyer.
For Many Months an Invalid-Funeral
Services this Afternoon.
Ia the dsath of the Honorahle George
Vaughan Strong, of. this city, which oc
curred yesterday morning at 7 o'clock,
there passed away one of our State's
most distinguished sons, a high toned
gentleman, an able lawyer and a useful
citizsn - ";.'.'' ."."'-'
Judge Strong was born in Samppon
county, in tho year 1828. He re
ceived his collegiate education at the
State University, and graduated with
honor from that institution in 1845, re
ceiving thedegree of A. B, In recogni
tion of his high attainments, the hon
orary degree of LL. D. was conferred
upon him by his Alma Mater is 1889.
Choosing the law as his profession, he
took a high rank at the bar in Eastern
North Carolina. His wife was a Miss
Cowan, who belonged to the well known
Cape Fear fatnily of that name. She
preceded him to the grave about a year
ago, and lies buried m Oak wood cetne
tery. Several cf their children survivj,
and to them we extend deep sympathy
on behalf of the community.
About the year 1870, Mr. Strong came
with his family to this place. Shortly
after his arrival,he became a law part
ner of ex Governor Thomas Bragg, who
died in 1873.
Under the title of Smith & Strong, a
partnership was then formed with Hon,
Wm. N. H. Smith, who afterwards be
came Chief Justice of the Supreme cou: t.
In the year 1876 a criminal court wes
established for the county of Wake, and
Mr. Strong Was elevated to the bench,
where 'he presided until that tribunal
was abolished in 1878. After this he
returned to the practice of his profession,
for some time being associated with Mr.
R.
T. Gray and the late E. R. Stamps.
Several years ago, Mr. Robert C.
Strong, son of the deceased, became a
member of the firm of Strong & Strong,
of which his father was senior member.
For sometime past, Judge Strong has
been in failing health. The loss of eye
sight, and other infirmities, necessitated
his retirement from active practice. In
his last illnsas, every attention was shewn
that filial affection could prompt, and
all of his children who reside in Raleigh,
were present bis bedrfde when the end
came. , li s daugnter, Mrs. -itues, was
summoned by telegraph and arrived
about noon yesterday.
Mrs Elncaly, another daughter, whose
home is in the West, could not reach
Raleigh in time for the interment.
Toe funeral services were held at four
o'clock this afternoon from Christ church.
A large attendance' of friends was pres
ent to pay their last tribute of respect
Messrs. B. T. Gray, Ernest Hajwood,
E C. Smith, T. B. Womack, W. N.
Jones, B. O. Beckwith, R. O, Burton
and W. J. Peele acted as pall bearers.
The honorary pall-bearers wore Messrs.
R. H. Battle, J. . B. Batchelor, 0. M
Busbee and James E. Shepherd.
Joshua Simpkia8.
The attraction at Metropolitan Opera
Houso, Friday, October 15, will be (he
"Joshua Simpkins" Company. It is a
strong rural comedy drama, opening with
a realistic scene or rural nome me, snow
ing Skinner Tavern with .Uncle Josh's
Wild Briar farm in the"; distance.) the
play progresses, abounding with into
eating situations, nntil the climax is
reached, in the third act, when a human
being is helplessly bound to a log to be
cut in twain by a mammoth Buzz saw,and
Is only saved by the timely arrival of
Uncle Josh. "Joshua Simpkins" was
written with the view of keeping an au
dlence thoroughly amused, and it fully
carries out the author's intention. The
plot la not allowed to interfere with the
comedy parts to any great extent, thus
producing a play that ts not only tnnu
ingly intorestin, but Is .said to contain
as man laugh as there are grains in
"heaped np" bushel of wheat
Cattle for Market.
Mr. Gm. Gatling hss built a large barn
and otherwise improved the old Faanadh
place for the purpose of raising and fat
tenlng cattle for the market. ;
RQNG
IT STANDS AT THE HEAD
ITS EQUAL IN THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD
, CANNOT BE FOUND.
$102.00 for 90 Cents--The Immediate
Benefit Life Insurance Co., of Baltimore,
Md., the True and Tried Friend of the
Working People. . . V
Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 8, 1797.
To the officers of the Immediate Benefit
Life Insurance Co., Baltimore, Md, --,v
Goutlemon: It is with a feeling of
gratitude and justico duo your noble
company that I add a "widow's mite" in
the v ay; cf a testimoninl to the many
tKoWnds al(ta ly In your possesion. On
the 14th of June last one of your many
agen'.s visited my house aid Mp;.;;ined
to me your full benefit polity.- Aly two
daughters and myself were then insured
in another company, but after learning
the great advantage to fce gained, from
an immediate benefit policy, I at once
traneferrtd our membership to jour
company, and I consider this the most
forturate step I ever took in my life, as
on Thursday night lajt my beloved
daughter, Anna, died, and within an
hoar after proof of death your superin
tendent paid me $i03 00 the full value
of policy, No. 43713, which is $79 00
more than wo would have gotten had we
remained in the company we first in
sured with In conclusion I cff.T you
widow's bleesiDg for your generous
treatment, and I recommend your full
benefit policies to the insuring public of
North Carolina.
Yours very respectfully,
Jane Burt.
M'KINLEY CAN'T COME.
He Writes a Letter Expressing
His
Regrets.
The Times last week gave its readers
the c intents of the Utter inviting Presi
dent McKinley to the State fair. :
The President expresses his regrets
that he cannot be here in the following
letter! '.. .'"'-.'.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Oct. 8,
Hon. D. L Kus3ell, Governor of North
Carolina: '.
My Dear Sir: The President has re
ceived the cordial invitation extended to
be present on the occsion of the annual
fair of the North Carolina State Agricul
tural Society at Raleigh, October 18-24,
and desires me to express his deep re
gret that the State of public business
will prevent him from leaving Washing
ton on the dates named.
I beg to assure you, however, thet the
President greatly appreciates the com
pliment conveyed to him by this invita
tion and that be bepes that the fair may
be an unqualified success.
May I ask you to be good enough to
make known the contents of this letter
to the other gentlemen who have signed
the very courtei us letter of the 2d in-
stant.
Very truly yours,
John Addisoh Porter,
Sec'y to President.
A Social Event.
Next Wednesday, October 13, Prof.
W, F. Maisey will be wedded to Miss
Nellie Skinner, the charming daughter
of Mr. and Mrs B. 8. Skinner.
Much interest is centered in the mar
ige, and it will take place at the church
of the Good Shepherd. Among those
who are already in the city to attend the
ceremony ate Mr. and M-8. J. L. tkin-
ner, of Hertford; Miss Lethe ll'..sklas, of
Norfolk; Miss White, of Bclvidere, and
Miss Skinner, of Hertford.
The young people are very popular,
and not only have a large circle of
friends here, but throughout this and
other. States.
Mr. Baker In Revenue Department.
Mr. Edward H. B iker, of Louisburg,
has been recommended for appointment
to the clerkship in the revenue depart
ment here made' vacant by the reigna
Hon of Mr. Arthur C. Mitchell. Mr.
Baker was selected from the eligible civil
tervloelsst, he standing at the head.
Mr. Mitchell has returned to his home
in Eastern f orth Carolina.
Mr. Baker ts a stenographer and type
writer, and was one time before a resi
dent of Rileigh, we are glad to welcome
tim back,
New Goods of Merit.
See what Mr. D. T. Johnson has to
say about boneless bams in his ad to
day. He carries a nice clean stock, and
is quick to introduce new good ot merit
If yen visit bis store you will find a nice
assortment, of meats sugar cured and
North Carolina .. hams; small English
cured sides, small North Carolina sides,
breakfast strips, &&
VETERAN DAY AT FAIR.
The Old "Vets" Will Be Admitted Free
Presentation of Trl-Portrait.
Wednesday, the 20t'a, will be Veterans'
Day at the Fair, and all the old "vets"
will be admitted free. The matter of
arrangement has been placed in the
hands of L. O'B. Branch Camp of Ral
eigh. .'.; . , - ;.:'
Eaih voter an will be rqirod to file
with the AJjutant of L. O'B. Bratoh
Camp, a certificate, s'gned by the Cum
mander ana Adjutant of Lin home camp,
certifying that the bearer is a member in
full and io.'ular standing in his Camp.
when a tkketVf admission will te issuid
to tie bearer. No tiiket of admission
will bo issued without this certificate.
previously announced in the Times,
the formal presentation cf the tri-portrait
piclure by Randall, North Carolina's
famous artist, will take place.
We hope to see old veterans from every
portion of the State here on that day,
and make it a memorable one in the
annals of fhe Fair.
"Josephus"--"Marion Butler."
Mr. Gideon Morris has a very fine
pure white Leghorn rooster, at least he
was pure white up to yesterday, and on
account of News and Observtr's position
as to white metal and white party, he
christened Lim Joseph us Daniel. Yes
terday Mr. Morris was very much trou
bled, as two or three black spots had
made their appearance on Josephus, and
in view of the changed condition of Mr.
Rooster's feathers ha will not longer be
called by the endearing name of Jo
sephus, hut henceforth he will be known
and hailed as Marion Bu'ler.
Meeting of State Board of Examiners.
An important meeting of the State
Board of Examiners will be held in this
city at the offices of the State Saperin
tendant of Public Instruction on Octo
ber 29th..
The purpose of the meeting is to pre
pare a course of reading and study for
the public school teachers, and ,to grade
some applicsnia for life certificates.
Meeting at Pilot Mills.
The meeting at Pilot Mills Baptist
Chapel, conducted by Rev. A. L. Betts,
the City Missionary, has been in progress
two weeks, and is still increasing in
interest. The house has been filed
for several nights, and ; the influ
ence of the Spirit most visible. Several
have professed faith in Christ and many
others are inquiring the way. Service
again to night at 7:30 o'clock.
Prof. Scribner Here.
Prof. O. W. Scribner, lately of the
University of Pennsylvania who wi s re
cently elected Professor of Mechanical
Engineering in the A. and M. colltge
s entered actively upon his dutus.
Prof 8cribner graduated first at Prince
ton college, and then under Dr. Thurs
ton at the Stevens Polytechnic college
at Hobcken, and he comes to the A. and
M. college with admirable testimonials
from the several institutions with which
he has been connected.
Mr. Correll Changes Position.
lrr J. 8. Correll, one cf the most popu
lar and efficient clerk's at the Tuckers'
dry gocds establishment, severed his con
nection with that house Saturday, and to
day takes a position with the progressive
and popular g-ecory establishment of
John R. Ferrall & Go. We wish Mr
Correll success in his new position.
New Library Rule.
The directors of the State library de
cide to allow the teacters of the Raleigh
pnblio schools to take out book?,
jnst as Stite officers do. Now lit it
be arranged to keep the library open
nights or Sundays and give the working
man achauce.
Busbee at Burlington.
Mr. Porrin Busbee left this afternnoon
for Bnrlington,' wbore lectures to night
on Oid Fellowship.
We cn assure them of an intertalnlng
aaarers, as Mr, Hnsbee U one ot our
brightest young lawje-s.
It Cost Her $4.30 to Figbt a Little
Fannie Berber, colon1, for assault and
battery upon another colored sis'er was
before Justice Kb?rta this morning.
Fannie says she will fight no more as it
costs $4.30 to whip a mean, trifling
"nigger."
Burlington Fair.
The Eurl!ntb fair opens this week
with bright proefacts. The fakir, with
all his "winning" Wjaysj is already on
the field. Next weekhe will be with ns.
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY
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Shot His Wife and Him
self, nv-
THE WIFE STILL LIVES
SHE
IS TERRIBLE WOUNDED AND
RECOVERY DOUBTFUL.
Albert Watson in a Fit of Rage Attemps
to Slay His Wife and then Commits
Suicide-Had Been Married About Five
Months.
Our city was deeply shocked at the
awful news of a double tragedy, which
took place early this morning about six
o'clock. A young machinist by the
name of Albert Watson, in a fit of mad
ness shot Ms wife Ada, and then placing
the pistol to bis own head ended his life.
The case is a particularly sad che.
They are both jonng, and had only ben
married about five mouths.
It was only on the 18th day of April
last th.it Aloert L Watson, then just 21
years of age, and Ada F. Pear ce, 18 years
old, were married. To day one is dead,
the other dying by the act of violence at
tho baud of him who had pledged his
faith to love, honor, chcrih and protect
her.
Tho homicide occurred at their humble
home in the nouhern part of the city
in the early morn. The young
man u.jed a pistol inflicting
wound in the side of his wife,
tho ball ranging backward, lodg
ing in the spinal column. He
then realizing the euormity of tin act
committjd, placed the pistol to his own
head and 1l flic ted a wouud back of the
right ear, from which he died in a few
i
moments There can be no, doubt but
that young Wat on was demented.
Just be ore he married Miss Pearcehe
attempted suicide with audanum, but
was frustrated.
About two years ago, the father of
Watson was killed in a railroad accident
at Rockingham, N. O. He was an engi
neer on the Seaboard Air Line road,
Young Watson had secured about $700
some six months ago from his father's
estate, and had led a wild lifo since
then, indulging in strong drink.
Some eight years ago, the father of
Mis. Waison, Mr. Pearce, was killed by
lightning at McDuflio's saw mill at Key-
ser, N O. Her mother is still living.
It is impost- ible to ascertain any
cause
for this trouble other than
the irresponsible, demented condition
of young Watson's mind when
the act was done. He has been appa
rently happy with his wi e while he was
spending his inheritance from his father's
estate. He was a machinist, and work
ed at the car shops. His mother and
three b. others reside on Saunders street.
Let Others Do Likewise,
Toe stores of Mr. J. D. Riegan and
lienor Bros, were decorated to is morn
ing. W. E. Jones's store has an elabor
ate touch ol bunting and other articles
decorative, Sier wood Higgs and Go's
whole front is made resplendant with
paintings, flags and banners, interspersed
with stars, shields and natural draperies.
Let the work go on until every business
house on Fayette ville street is adorned
with ft stal day hangings.
Woodward-Warren Co.
The Woodward-Warren Company will
hold the boards at the Metropolitan
Opera House during Fair week.
This is a good company, and on their
former visit they gave performances that
were fully appreciated by good an
diences. They will play at popular
prices.
To Argue Before U. S. Supreme Court
OoL J. W. Hinsdale left yesterday for
Washington, D. O , where he will argue
the case of Patapsco Fertilizer eortpany
t. the Board of Agriculture ot North
Carolina, in the United Supreme court,
. A Handsome Store.
Messrs. Darnell & Thomas have had
the front of their musical establishment
painted. ,
CAPITAL CLUBBUILDING
ITTNER OF ATLANTA SECURES CON
TRACT FOR ERECTION.
Will Cost $I7,442-Werk to Begin at
Once Must be Finished by July
Next.
The building committee of the Capital
club met this morning to receive bids on
the new club house, which is to be erect
ed on the corner of Salisbury and Mar
tin streets.
Plans submitted by Mr. Frank Mil-
burn, the Charlotte architect, were ac
cepted some time ago. In opening bit's
to-day, that offered by Mr. Nicholas Itt
ner, of Atlanta, was successful. The
amount was $17,443 for the building,
with $1,5C0 for heating apparatus.
The contract requires that work shall
commence at once, ana tne Building
completed and turned over to the club
by the first of next July.
At presont, Mr. Ittner is at work on
the Lutheran college at Charlotte.
Mr. Milbnrn has drawn the plans for
many of the most important buildings
in this and neighboring Stabs. Among
those in North. Carolina are the conrt
hou.es of Mtckienbuig and Forsyth
counties, blater college, tne Jfiret Sap-
tist church, and the $20,000 residence of
P. H. Hanes, ah in Winston; an addi
tion to the Blind institution for the
blind, in this city, which will cost $22,
900; and the Piedmont Fire insurance
building, in Charlotte, which is said to
be the finest commercial building in the
Stale. The alumni hall, to be erected at
Chapel Hill, was planned by him. Bids
for constructing the latter, will be con
sidered on the 13,h of this month. Five
non resident contractors, who came to
the city to bid on the club, will remain
in Raleigh to make an effort to secure
the contract.
A HUGE ENTERPRISE.
A Really Big Double Circus Coming to
; 'Our City. '
T :e coming of the great John Robin
son and Franklin Brcs' enormous com
bined shows to Raleigh on the 19th of
October, will be a treat to the citizens of
this enti e community the like they
never experienced before. The Robin
son shows have delighted American
amusement loyers for more than three
generations, and the Franklin Bros, are
the founde rs of the new school of Amer
ican shovrmen. Ia combining and or
ganizing their shot s for the season of
1897, they have spared no money to se
cure the beet for every department A
plane . at the list of celebrities nnder
their control will convince the moat skep
tical thyt. they have been amply reward-
d for their lavish outlay, for they are
the best in the world in their various
lines. The horses, mauy of them im
ported, are models of horseflesh, while
their stud of trained Lorses do every
thing but fcilk. They will appear at ev
ery peiformaucu with , their original
trainer. Twenty lions in one den are
to be seen on'y with t" e?o great shows.
A royal liuua of Jatawse, impoited
expressly for this vast enterprise, and
the only double troupe ever brought to
this county, is another feature. They
would be a whole show in the ordinary
circus, but are only a single leatnre witn
the Robinson and Franklin Bros' shows.
Acres of tents are required to accommo
date this huge amusement, while one
ticket admits to all the combined shows.
A COMING EVENT.
Estelle Clayton and Isabella Evesod at
the Academy Wednesday Night.
One of the most important produc
tions of the season is the new romautio
comedy, "A Puritan Romance," of which
Miss Isabel Eveson and Mis Estell Clay
ton are the joint stars, supported by an
excellent company of artists. The .fitst
presentation Of this very meritorious
play in the city will be made at the
Academy of Musio Wednesday evening.
In writing the piece, Miss Clayton
constructed a new fabric, introducing
new personalities, and strengthening the
comedy interest.
The play will 'be splendidly mounted
with beautiful rpeolal scenery, mechan
ical and lighting effects, appropriate cos
tumes and exquisite incidental musio by
William Farst, the musio director of the
Empire theatre in New Yoik city.
Odd Fellows Orphanage.
The Trustees ot the Odd Fellows Or
phanage at Goldsboro will meek this
afternoon at that flsos to transact im
portant tusiness. Messrs, O. B. Ed
wards and W. 0. Dougloss will attend
from this eity. ' .