FORTY DAYS OLD.
A Brilliant Record for a Raleigh News
- , paper-Still Growing. .
The growth and success of the Daily
Times hss been a revelation to tho peo
of this city. It met with favor at the
hands of the people from the very start,
and every day has marked its increase
in popularity ard esteem In less than
fifteen issues ITon" the lanral of
iirgost city circulation" fiom its com
petiiors, and to day it is far in the lead.
Our growing advertising patronage
demonstrates that tho merchants are re
aliz'rg that it is the best city advertising
medium, and if they desire to reach tbe
pecplo, tho Times is the best way to
do it.
Furiy dajs Hgo we' b' at ted with four
carriers. To-day twelve regular carrieri
are employ ed to deliver it to its patrols,
and three sdditiocal ones will be neces
sary by the first of next week. Besides
th -se carriers to deliver "our papers to
regular snb.'ciibers, we have several who
ecl from fifty to seventy five copies ev
ery evening on the streets, something no
other newspapt r in Baloigb has accom
plished.. This is a record of which we may well
be prond, and demonstrates the popu
nlarity of the success of the day the
DAILY TIMES.
The Burlington Fair.
The Alamance Fair grows in interest
and attendance. Wednesday was a good
day and enthusiastic crowds witnessed
the rac33. In the various departments
additional entries are being made every
hour. There were a number of races
yesterday, and speedy horses from Ral
eigh, Charlotte and Green sbcro took
part. The bicycle races were run yesterday..-
The schools gave holiday to-day and
to morrow,' and the crimson and gold
colors of the Union High S-shool, of
which Prof. E. E. Britton is principal, is
seen everywhere about the buildings and
grounds.
Senate r Butler has fa led as yet to put
in an appearance. Have just heard that
he telegraphed that he could not come.
At one o'clock there was a balloon
ascension from the Fair grounds. The
streets of Burlington have been thronged
all day, and the attendance at the Fair
was great. All the factories in the county
shut down for the day.
One of the handsomest exhibits in the
art work department is an exquisite
piece of aresene work, hand painted, on
Persian cloth, for use as a table cover,
It is the work of Mr. Fred L. Philips,
whose poem "Not Lost," which you pub
lished some time ago has been copied
in a number of daily papers.
Not the Henderson Quarry.
The Oxford Public ledger says:
"The city of Raleigh through its spet ial
agen, Mr. Drewry, is trying to lease
from the State the quarry it owns near
Henderson, from which to get granite
for paving and curbing the streets and
sidewalks. The streets and sidewalks
of Raleigh under Mr. Dre wry 's super
vision have been very much improved,
and he has shown himself to be a most
efficient manager of this department."
When seen to-day, Mr, Drewry said
that the above was a mistake. Tbe only
quarry to bi operated is the one in Ral
etirh. "Furthermore, the only laborers
employed will be citizens of this . place,
as was promised before the bond flee
tion The board of aldermen purchased
some machinery from the Greystone
Granite company, not far from Hender
son, and this probably gave rise to the
mistake.
Rather Significant, This.
The Newbern Journal, in yesterday's
issue roasts the State Fair management
at Raleleh for what It, in its displeasure,
terms a discourtesy to Newbern, beeause
no assistant marshal was appointed from
that town. The management at Ralelgn
appoints a chief marshal, who selects
his assistants. The Journal man winds
np his random shot thus "or what!"
Secretary Nichols mailed the editor of
the Journal the "what" last night. It
was a-free pass to the State fair for the
.week. . ".'.: .;
nannmlmi fitatla.
In addition to the handsomely deoo
mtal stores we are muoh struck with
- the appearance 'of Mr. W. D. Smith's
till In the market. Mr. omun is an
- am rviafedorate soldier, and has a large
group ol Southern Gonerals arranged in
- front of his Dlace ol Dusiness.
The stall of Mr. R. P. Howell also pre
sents an attractive appearance, -
SOLD FOR 51.09-327
Estabrook & Co. Take
the Whole Issue.
RALEIGH PEOPLE BID
BALTIMORE; NEW YORK AND OTHER
CITIES AMONG THE BIDDERS.
The Bids Were Opened at Noon To-Day.
and Ranged From $1.05 to $1.09-327.
Raleigh's Credit High.
That Raleigh's crodit is far above par
was manifested at h'gh noon to day
when the bids for the $50,000 street im
provement bonds recently authorized,
were opened and examined. The high
reputation of those who submitted bids
made it evident that tbejgreat money
centres looking for absolutely safe invest
ments are anxious to take Raleigh bonds.
After a careful examination of all the
bids by the committee, consisting of
Mayor Russ, City Clerk Smith, Treasu
rer Brown and the Finance committee of
the board of Aldermen, and tbe entire
issue of t50,000 were sold to
Messrs Estabrook & Co., of No. 85 Con
s street, Boston, at their bid of
.09 327 and accrued interest
Among other bidders were Me. ss.
Rudolph Kleybolt & Co, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, for the entire issue at 108.21 and
acsrued interest; Messrs. Sperry, Jones
& Co., Baltimore, Md., 1.0876; Mef srs.
Blair & Co., of New York, at 1.0827;
D. Shephard, New York, at 1.0803;
Messrs. Felder & Co., New York, at
8790; Messrs. W. J. Hayes & Son,
Cleveland, Ohio, at 1.0574.
W, S. Blanchard, Boston, Mass ',
wanted $10 000, at 1 0775; Owen, Dar
by & Co, Baltimore, offered to take
10,000 at 1,0501 and accrned interest;
$10,000 at $1.0506; $10,000 at
.0511: $10,000 at .1.0516, and $10,000
at 1.0521 and accrned interest U.
Hardy, cashier of Norfolk, Va , wanted
twenty bonds at 1.07; and Seymour
Bros. & Co., would take the whole lot at
0751.
Nor were our homefolk much behind
other bidders in their eagerness to get a
good inves'ment for maney in their
hands for investment The . Citizens
national bank offered 1.06 for the whole
issue. Mr. T. T. Hay, for the Phoenix
Mutual Life Insurance Co , offared 1 06
for all the bonds. Mr. R. B Raney, for
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
done a little better, offering 1.0761 1 2.
While one of our modest citizens effered
1.07 for the entire lot
Toe bonds sold at a premium (includ
ing 15 days accrued interest) for $54.
758.66 2-3, or nearly two years interest
more than their face value.
Raleigh has always held a high repu
tation in the.financial world as a safe in
vestment, and her bonds have always
commanded a fair premium. The bid
ders for the bonds sold to-day stand at
the head of the list of speculators in
municipal bonds. .
In the Mayor's Court. .
Mayor Russ opened this morning with
a triangular affray in wnicn Indiana
Banks, black, and Georgians Wright and
Lovie Haywood, both jailer, engaged,
It developed that Indiana made the
air sulphurous witn proranity, ana
threatened with a chair to do Lovie Hay
wood up. Lovie went in, se de fendtndo,
and went under the chair throwing In
diana, down, Georgiana entered as
peacemaker, and eot a black eye. The
court discharged Lovie Haywood and
Georgiana Wright, and adjudged that
Indiana Banks pay a fine of $3 and
costs. Total liabilities, $5 25, No in
surance.
Thompson Nabs Hit Man.
Officer Mart W. Thompson yesterday
arrested John Faucett, colored, who es
caped from the Durham County Work
house about eighteen months ago. Off!
oer Orabtree, of tbe Durham police force.
came down this, morning and , carried
Faucett back.
When such men as Mart Thompson
are going the rounds in Raleigh, criml
hals would do will to aeek green pastures
elsewhere.
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Tbe Massey-AlumnI Nuptial Celebrated at
the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Mr? Frank Massey was wedded to Miss
Nellie Skinner last evening at the Church
of the Good Shepherd. Tbe church was
crowded to its full capacity, and many
were unable to get in.
Flowers and potted plants covered the
chancelJn a bower of beauty, and a rare
fragrance added a charm to the scene.
The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock,
and was performed by Rev Dr. Pittinger,
the rector, assisted by Rev. Dr. Smedea,
rector of St. Mary's, and Rev. Dr. Wes
ton, who baptized the bride in eary life.
Mr. Alex Rhodes, as best man, accom
panied tbe groom to the al'ar, where he
was met by his bride leaning on the arm
of her father, who tcave her away. The
maid of honor was Miss Nannie Skinner,
the bride's sister. Tae bride's maids
were Miss Nellie Massey, Mi;s Fannie
Massey, Miss Mabel Massey, Miss Katie
B lvin, M'ss Lula Holden, Miss Lethe
Hoikinf, Miss Lizz'e L3igh Skinner and
Miss Clara White. The grooms men
were Messrs. John W. Harden Jr., Frank
T. Ward, John W. Ward, E N. Spencer,
O. M Pritchett, O. B. Williams, Mr J.
D. Turner and J. Leigh Skinner. 1
Tbe bride was charming'y attired in
white and carried a bouquet of bride's
roses and maiden hair fern. The bride's
maids were dressed in white taffeta with
,whi(e satin trimming1, and carried car
nations.
Li tle Misses Lilly Skinner, Pauline
Hill and Rosa Skinner acted as flower
girl . Miss Alma Ashley presided with
skill at the organ.
The bride is the daughter of Prof. B.
8. Skinner, of the North Carolina Col
lege of Agricnlture and Mechanic Arts.
She is a yorng lady of many charming
attributes. Mr. Massey is the sen of
Prof. W. F. Massey, also of the Agricul
tural and Mechanical College. He is a
popular young man of our city.
The young couple have a host of friends
and c:ngratu!aton8 were showeredupon
them,
A reception was held at tbe borne of
the bride's parents on Hillsboro street
immediately after the ceremony. The
happy couple left on tbe Atlanta Special
last night.
Good Telephone Work.
During yesterday's grett conflagration
in
Durham, our obliging friend, Mr.
Joseph McMahon, who was a passenger
on the emergency train from Raleigh,
kindly consented to furnish us with news
from the fire swept section of the former
city.
Yesterday in Durham, he furnished us
with a full report, by telephone, of the
disaster. Erery word and syllable could
be as distinctly heard as if the speaker
was phoning from the distance of a few
hundred yards.
Raleigh and Duihsm have jint tele
phone facilities which are hard to equal,
and we highly appreciate the good offices
rendered us by Mr. McMahon.
A Word of Caution.
It may be well for our people to be ad
ditionally cautious from now until after
the Fair in regard to their doors and
windows. There are many followers of
Fairs who make a business of entering
honses while the occupants are absent,
and while the authorities will use extra
ordinary efforts to prevent all such,
thecitizsns must do their part It would
be well not to leave any premises without
some person to keep a lookout for any
who have no business there. An ounce
of precaution is worth a pound of cure,
Word reached Raleigh this morning that
two hundred fakirs are on tie way here.
Mr. Hardin to Wed Miss Troy.
We are in receipt of a neat weddiug
invitation as followf :
"Mr. and Mrs. Wesley O. Troy desire
the honor of your presence at the mar
riage of their daughter Tibbie Balfour to,
Mr. Walter Lanriston Hardin, Wednes
day evenirff, November tenth, at nine
o'clock, Hay Street Methodist church,
Fayet'eville, North Carolina."
Miss Troy is an accomplished lady of
Fayetteville, and daughter of Mr. W. O.
Troy, of the revenue service.
. Left for HI New Home.
Yesterday Dr. W. H. Bobbitt
and
family left for their new home at Marion,
Indiana. I is far more pleasant to an
nounce the incoming of a family to Ral
oigh, than to rcord the departure of
one, and not only will the departure of
this family be a loss to their immediate
circle of friends, but the community at
large.losses one of . its most snoceesfnl
physicians and surgeons. Tax Times
wishes Dr. Bobbitt great success in his
new home.
A VERY STRONG ATTRACTION.
The Woodward-Warren Company to Ap
pear Here Next Week.
The Wocdward Warren Company, who
will occupy the Metropolitan Opera House
all next week, seems to be breaking the
records in every Southern city where
they have played this season. In Bir
mingham, Charleston, Augusta and
Atlanta the "S. R ' O." sign was hung
up at a'nrst evory performance. The
pret3 of these cittts are unacimous in
praising Mr. Woodward and his support
ing company. Unlike most attractions
playing the cheap scale of prices they
will present a number of musical come
dies and operettas, all of them the prop
erty of Mr. Woodward, to those who
may visit the opera house next week can
rest assured that no worn out melodra
mas or rehashed edi!o: s of "EastLynne'
will be forced upon them.
A Pi-aetical Joko," which is without
doubt oco of the brightest comedies ever
written, and filled with up-to date spec
ialties from b?ginuing to end, will be
presented Monday night Remember
the price v 10. 20 and 30 cents.
THE GREAT MELVILLE.
The World's Greatest Rider Here Next
Tuesday.
Tais wonderful bareback rider, famed
all over the clv.l-zdd world, is one of the
feature "Artiste" with the Great John
Robinson and Franklin Bros.' Enormous
Combined 8bows. no is the only living
rider who has appeared before the
crowned heads of Europe, and would
never permit his name to be identified
with any but the very best tented amuse
ments. Mr, Melville is the embodiment
of grace. His work is so cleverly done
tnat it nas tno appearance of excessive
ease. He springs upon the back of a
swiftly running horse as readily as the
ordinary man mounts a chair. His
thrilling riding created a furore. He
conquers his audience by the mastery of
his art Long after the show has come
and gone, admiring thousands dilate on
the marvel of his performance. This
worthy rider is worthy company. He is
surrounded by the strongest array of
American and European arenic stars
ever gathered together. Innumerable
great features enchain the attention of
the audience. Schools of educated
ponies, goats, pig and baby elephants; a
double troupe of Royal Japancst ; thrill
ing aerial acts by the greatest of all
aerial performers, Seigrist and 8ilbon,
and many other?: equestrian acts bv
more than a score of justly celebrated
lady and gentlemen riders; arenic sports
and pastimes cf ancient Rome, together
with a real Roman hippodrome. The
only elephant-riding lion and numerous
other features.
; Supreme Court.
Appeals from the Third district were
disposed of it on yesterday as follows:
Collins v. Swanson; signed by Spruill
and Bachelor for plaintiff. Cooke for
defendant
Bevan v. Ellis; argued by Cooke for
plaintiff; Spruill, Shepherd & Busbee
and Pearson for defendant
Benton v. Collins; argued by Cooke
for plaintiff; Spruill, B'ckett and Shaw
tor defendant
Epps v. Smith; argued by Pittman for
plaintiff; Hicks and Shaw for defendant,
Attention.Veteransl
The members of L. O'B. Branch Camp,
No. 515, U. O V., are hereby requested
to attend a called meeting of the Camp
on Saturday evening at the Mayor's of
nee at 8 o clock. Lit every member who
can possibly do bo, be at this meeting
Delegates to the State Association will
be selected and arrangements made to
attend tbe ceremonies of the presents
tion of the portrait of Cols. Vance, Bur
gwyn and Lane to the State.
P. E Bines, M. D., Commander.
J. ft Birdsong, Adjutant
It Should Be Accomplished.
Efforts are being made to perfect ar
raugemonf s for the scholars of tbe graded
schools to attend tbe State Fair one
afternoon dnring the week. It should
be aco9mplisbed as the little ones will
not only etjoy tho occasion, but it will
enable them to see many of the Spate's
products and enterprises.
Died of Blood Poison.
Mrs. W. P. Parker, of Weldon, died
Wednesday of blood pojson. Tbe fun
eral services were conducted from the
Methcdist Episcopal Church of bat
town yesterday morning by Rav. J. A.
Hornaday.
i ; Burlington Fair. '':"
Reports' from Burlington state that
the Fair is in full blast, and is quite
snootti.
1
DEAD
Nellie Norman" Dies by
Her Own Hand.
LIKED BOHEMIAN LIFE
SHE WAS
A FORMER
FRESNO, CAL.
BELLE OF
Sick and
Discouraged She Ended Her
Life by
Taking a Dose of Carbolic
Acid.
St Louis, Mo , Oct. 14 T.iere is a
romantic stoiy connected with the snieide
of "Nellie Norman," who died yesterday
in this city. The girl's real name was
Nellie Andersin, a former belie of
Fresno, C'al., where her patents are very
wealthy. Several years ago she ran
away with her father's gardener against
the wishes of her parents. Her father
located the couple in Stockton, Cal., and
gave his son-in law a start in business.
Two weeks later the girl left her hus
band and came east.
Later she became an artist's model,
and on account of her beauty, was'much
in demand. She was the model for one
of the figures in Boyle's "Navigation,"
in the Transportation Building, at the
World's Fir. She also posed for the
Medallion, the acceptance of which
caused a lot of trouble in tbe World's
Fair B ard.
Her Bohemian lifo proved too much for
her, and in six mouths the form and
beauty, over whioh artists had rayed,
was gone. Becoming sick and discour
aged, she ended oer life by taking a dose
ol carbolic acid. She was only twenty
three years old.
THE WEATHER.
For Raleigh and Vicinity: Fair To-Night
And Saturday; Warmer.
For North Carolina: Fair to-night and
Saturday.
Conditions: Tue weather continues
clear ard warm throughout the central
valley and east Some showers occurr
ed over Flo; i", a, and on the gulf co:s';
also in the upper Mississippi valley.
The barometer continues high over
the Eastern States, with clear weather.
In the west a depression over Kansas
and Nebraska causes continued south
winds wiih high temperatures, the line
of 70 at 8 a. m. reaching Chics go. In
the extreme northwest it is cloudy and
cold. . "' '"
Mr. A. P. Massey Going to Brazil.
From a letter to one of his friends in
this city, we learn that Mr. A. P. Mas
sey, formerly of Raleigh but now in
New York, will sail to-day for Para,
Brazil. He goes in the interest of a
large rubber company, which is opera
ting in that far off country. He will be
gone for more than a yearr he says, un
less the climate proves too much for
him.
Though they wish him the boundless
success be deserves, Mr. Mttsey has
many friends here who will be glad if
the climate or any other o'd thing-
drives him back this way.
The "Joshua Slmpklns" Parade.
The "Joshua Slmpkins" company pa-
raded tbe streets to day There was a
handsome band, in bright scarlot nni
forms, followed by the burlesque of
country band. Then there was "Uncle
Josb," chewing tobacco ,lto beat the
band," and c using mnch merriment
among the small boys and older people
as well. It was a great spectacle. Lovers
if fun should not fail to see the show at
Metropolitan hall to-night
A Word of Thanks.
The members of the Rescue Steam Fire
Company, who went to Durham yester
day desire to express their appreciation
of the way they were entertained by the
Durham Fire Department They were
given a grand dinner at Hotel Carrol na
to whioh they certainly did justice.
They speak in glowing terms of Chief
Bradsher and all bis men, and it they
are ever needed there again on any
occurrence, they will be sure to go day
or night The Rescue Is always ready
to help a sister town, in distress.
; The Cotton Market.
The cotton market was pretty well
crowded to-day. Tbe show and fair week
make the people want money to spend,
and cotton must go.
STATE FAIR NOTES.
Many Attractions Coming For the Fair
Next Week.
Last night Secretary Nichols received
notice of the arrival here on Sunday
morning next of 100 people who want
accommodation for fair week. This
party comprises three shows, two
photograph tents and several other at
tractions. The prospects, with good
weather, will make this the greatest fair
ever held in Raleieh. Already exhibits
a e coming in, and it is a busy scene on
the grounds now preparing space for
exhibits.
Secretary Nichols, of the State fair,
has received a communication from Ha
gerstown, Md., to the effect that 200
more cyclists are coming in a body to
the fair.
Every inch of available ground has
been engaged, says Mr. Nichols, and all
indications are that the fair will be a
great kuccess.
Mr. Victor D. Leavett, of Hageretown,
Md writes for 138 feet of SDace to ex-
-
hibit his Chrystal Maze, London Zoo
and other exhibitions.
Other parties are engaging space, and
the promise is that never a Fair before
has had the shows that will be here next
week.
The lists of Occonneechee exhibits was
received to-day. It will be a magnificent
array. .-
At the Court House.
The Times man, newseathering, fouud
this structure dull indeed. The sheriff
was busy gathering in the taxes and to
day was his banner day on collections.
The time is nearing when be will be
compcliwl to enforce the law and delin
quents had better settle up.
In the Clerk's offi :e but little business
was being done. Ohas D. Wilds, quali
fied as administrator of Rachel D. Wilds,
deceased.
Tue Rdglhter of, Deeds bad not even
had an application for a marriage license,
and he and bis clerks were verifying In
struments already recorded.
Treasurer Knight was ho'ding his
empty safe down, awaiting the imccm
instOf taxes He has plenty of school
funds, but not a red cant for the redemp
tion of county paper.
Co-Operative Grocery Store.
Raleigh now has a co-operative gro
cery store iu full blast. It is located in
the old State Bank building, on Fayette
street. Business was begun in it yes
terday. About forty gentlemen are in
terested in the veuture The manager
of the concern is Mr. W. R. Newman,
who has had a good many years expe
rience in tie grocery business.
The Statesville Band.
The Statesvlile band which will furnish
music for tt-e State Fair will also give
an open air entertainment every night in
front of Metropolitan Hall, and will fur
nish the orchestral music in the ball.
The band w'll arrive here Tuesday morn
ing at 7:30.
LOWER RATES ON S. A. L.
The First Road In the South to Adopt a
Method of Differentials.
Norfolk, Va., Ojt. 14 The Seaboaid
Air Line has published a differential
tariff which supersedes their p eeent
tariff and makes a decided reduction
from the old rates.
This line is tho first road in the South
to adopt a method of differentials, for
the purpose of equalizing rates. The
same method Is used by Northern and
Eastern roads placed in the same
position as the Seaboard Air Line, which
claims that it has been nnable to have
its through cars hauled by connections
Nor h end South, and so it has been
compelled to adopt tbe differential in
self defence. The rates g- intotffec',
October 25th. '
Norfolk Day.
Cards of invitation have been received
to a receptir n to be given at the Nash
ville exposition on October 19th, by the
Business Men's Association of Norfolk.
The reception will be held in the Sea
board Air Line's mammoth car.
New Building.
Toe Christian Association, a colored
benevolent organization of cole red peo
ple, is building a large hall on East Ca
bairus street, between, Wilmington
streets. It will add much -to the ap
pearance of that neighborhood.
Holllday for City Schools.
The City Schools will have holllday
twodajs next week. Just wliohdays
has not been definitely settled. It Is
rather expected that Tuesday and Thurs
day will be the days Tuesday for tbe
circui and Thursday for the Fair,