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V BMli torn THE TIMES NEWS BY WIRE WOES INTO MOST RALEIGH HOYES THE TIMES Hi :ws Y EVENING. ONE CENT A COPY. Vol. 1. RALEIGH, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 1897. No. 92. THE MEWS BY WIRE THEY SWAPPED JOBS fHE BAPTIST BOARD A QUIET WEDDING GRAND LODGE DF N G Grand Secretary's Letter to the Order. To-Day's Happenings AH Over the Country. Mewborne Considers it a Held an Important Meet Marriage in this City this Morning. HOME OF JR. PESCUD ITEMS Important Happenings in and About the City FOR BlSY READERS INTERESTING EVENTS OF TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW. , Promotion. ing Last Night. CANTON TRAIN KILLS CHANGED WITH SMITH J. E. RAY PRESIDENT FOR VANCE MONUMENT THE PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL MURDERS A COUNTRYMAN. Many People Drowned on the Paolfio Coast-Eighteen Ships 10 Days Late- Heavy Import of Mexloan Silver. By Telegraph to The Times. San Francisco, Dec. 15. It to almost certain that twenty-eight passengers and all the crew of the steamer Cleveland are drowned. Eighteen other ships and schooners bound for this port from for eign harbors are overdue from eleven to fourteen days. There Is no question but that many, if not all, aire lost This is caused by the December gales that swept this coast. ' KILLED BY McKINLEY'S TRAIN. The Special Bearing Cabinet and Friends Left Canton To-day. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec 15. A. special train bearing the President and . Mrs. McKlnley, Mr. Abner McKinely, mem bers of the cabinet, and a number of frlende passed through Pittsburg, this morning; from Canton. Twenty minutes after the train left Oanotn It struck and Instantly killed Louis Moint, a. la borer, who was walking on the track. By Telegraph to The Times. Washington, D. O., Dec. 15. The Presidential party arrived shortly be fore noon. All social official functions at the White House will be omitted for a period of thirty days from the date of death of Mother McKlnley. ; MAY GO TO ASHETVILLE. By Telegraph to The Time. Washington, Dec.l 5. Richard Croker, of New York, is still here. ' He may leave tola afternoon for either Asheville or New York, but no one as yet knows. BEAT TO DEATH BY A COP. By Telegraph to The Timea. New York, Dec. 15. Thomas Mc Carthy died at Bellevue Hospital this morning. His friends allege it to be the result of being received at. the hands of Policeman Thaddeus Murphy. SIX MILLION BUSHELS DUE. By Telegraph to The Times. Chicago, Dec. 15. It is estimated today that wheat bulls will probably get Six million bushels of cash wheat to pay for before the last day of the month. PRINTERS STRIKE OFF. By Telegraph to The Times. New York, Dec. 15. The job printers' strike is declared off. It was to have taken place today, but at' the last mo ment a compromise was effected by each aide giving way one-half. They de cided that a. work day shall comprise nine and a half hours. LOCAL CONTROL DF SALOONS. By Telegraph to The Times. Lakewsod, N. J., Dec. 15. The excise bill, which Senator Grady, of New York, la drafting here is to repeal the Raines law. The new bill arranges for the al most absolute controlling of saloons by the various local governments? , .. WILL NOT BE CHANGED. By Telegraph, to The -Times. Washington, . D. C, Dec. 15. The Dingley tariff law will not be changed In any of its customs' features at the present session of congress. The gen eral understanding is to this effect, and has been reached among republican members of the Ways and Means com- , mlttce, who feel most desirable to avoid disturbing the tariff. V IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH. By Telegraph to The Times. LaG range, Ga,, Dec. 15. George GUI and William Smith, the negro murder ers, who will be hanged January 7th, are literally in the shadow of the gallows. The metrument of death Is placed at the corner of their cell on account of the small, size of the jail. AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT DOOMED TO PENITENTIARY'S FATE. J. C. L. Harris Suggests a Scheme and the Governor Catches On--lncompe-iency on Both Sides Charged. John R. Smith's resignation as Super intendent of the State Penitentiary has for over a week been in the hands of the Governor, subject to the condition that J. M. Mewbo'o'rne would tender his resignation and accept the proposition to swap offices. The Board of Agriculture at its meet ing last night was notified by His Royal Highness', through' Mr. J. C. L. Harris, that their presence was desired. Immediately they took themselves into the presence of ihis Exeelleneey,, who informed them as to the nature of the change he desired to be made, and, though they gasped for breath, that little whisper seemed to speak In every ear, "When I speak let no dog bark," and 0 be joyful Ramsey, spake not and neither did he bark. The Board quietly arose, returned to their former meeting place, wrote out the resignation for Commissioner Mew borne to sign, elected John R. Smith and then, disgusted with themselves, adjourned, fearing to look each other in the face. Such open acknowledgement of incom- petency on both sides and cowardly fear to turn down incapable officials was never before shown In the State and the pride of every North Carolinian has received a severe blow. Mr. Mewborne this rooming said: "I consider the change u promotion, though I did not care to swap offices. I did so simply to comply with the Governor's wishes.; "When the Board looks over my books I wish them to examine them carefuly, and if I have been derelict in my duty, say so. "But," continued the Commissioner, "I want them to say that I have done well if they find everything In good shape." Mr. Mewborne seemed very much wrought up over the sudden change and as yet he does not realize what has happened, so quickly did the Czar ex pedite his little scheme. Mr. Mewborne says he believes the .management of the Penitentiary the most responsible position in the gift of the State, for eays he, "we must fight against the winds and storms of heaven." ' '; The most important idea he sees in the deal is that Governor Russell has learn ed of the incompetency of John R, Smith and believes the place can be beter filled by Mewborne. If such is the case, Mewborne Is not thrown in such a bad light before bis own eyes, but may mercy be granted the Governor In his present state of mind. It is said that Governor Russell has a scheme on foot whereby both Smith and Mewborne will have to answer all questions of Mr. J. 0. L. Harris and he will report such information as is of interest to the Czar. It is sold the Governor would like to make Mr. Harris his "co-manipulator" with a salary as each only under the name of "Private Counsel to the Gov ernor." ; The next development Is watched for, since dame rumor says Mr. Mewborne will make several new appointments at the State Firms. It Is also .stated au thoritatively that Mr. Smith's hands are tied and that the Governor holds one end of the strings and Mr. Harris has the other. ELECTED TO SUCCEED MR. SCAR BOROUGH, WHO RESIGNED. Over $10,000 Appropriated to the Des titute Mission Fields of the State John E. White, Secretary. LaRt night the Baptist Mission Board convened in this city, and their session continued until a late hour. Much important business was trans acted by these Solons of the church. Among those present were the follow ing gentlemen: John E. Ray, president; John E. White, corresponding secretary, Rev. B, W. Spilman, S. S. Miefeonary; Rev. Dr. J. D. Hufham.Henderson; Rev. L. Johnson, Greensboro; Rev. Dr. H. A. Brown, Winston; Rev. Dr. R. T. Vann, Scotland Neck; Rev. Dr. W. R. Gwalt ney, Rev. W. R. Cullom, Professor J. B. Brewer, Wake Forest; Hon. John C. Scarborough, Murfreesboro; Rev. G. M. Webb, Shelby, Rev. H. M. Hollemam, Apex; T. H. Street, Esq., Roxboro; Rev. A. C. Irvin, Cleveland County; Rev. Wm. Blunt, Bladen county; Rev. F. H. Fearington, Wilmington; Rev. , G. H. Church, Statesville; T. B. Boushall, Esq., Camden county; Rev. Dr. T. J. Taylor, Warrenton; Rev. A. C. Wall, Walburg; J. M. Beaty, Esq., Smithfield. In addition to 'those from other sec tions there were present of the city, Rev. Drs. Carter, Simms, Rev. A. L. Betty, Messrs. J. W. Bailey, J. C. Cad dell, C. J. Hunter, S. W. Brewer, E. C. Holleman, J. H. Alford, J. C. Ellington, J. S. Allen, H. W. Norris, J. H. Weath ers, N. B. Broughton, J. P, Wyatt and H. L. Watson. At last night's session the resignation of Hon. John O. Scarborough as pers ident of the Board was accepted, with a vote of gratitude for his faithful and ef ficient services, end Mr. John E. Ray, the newly elected president, was induct ed into office. About $10,000 was appropriated last night to the different mission fields throughout the State. The chief points to which appropria tions were made Charlotte, Concord. Wilmington, Greensboro, Washington, Winston, Tarboro, Roanoke, Gibson ville Rapids, and work in the counties of Green, Pamlico, Hyde, Pitt, Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, McDowell Madison, Hali fax Edgecombe Bladen Columbus and others." One hundred missionaries will be at work under the direction of this Board The Board regards the last year's work as the greatest in the (history of North Carolina Baptists, and plans for another year of great effort in the work of evan gelization and the propagation of Bap tist principles. Thirty-five members of the Board and visitors were present at the meeting. ; Rev. G. M. Webb, Rev. A O. Irvin, R. T. Vann, T. J. Taylor, W. R. Cu lorn, W. R. Gwaltney, Dr. J, D. Huf- ham, Wm. Brant and others left this morning for theli homes. MANY DIVIDENDS PAID TODAY. By Telegraph to The Times. New York, Dec. 15. Wall street bulls are more than pleased at the unusually long list of dividends payable to-day. The total amount in round figures amounts to $10,000,000. MEXICAN SILVER IMPORTED. By Telegraph to The Times. New York, Dec. 15. The steamship City of Washington, ' from Mexican ports, brought 150,000 ounces of Mex ican silver nd 8,500 of cold to this port to-day. .. ; . i , " , i RALEIGH UNITED WITH NEW ORLEANS " BY STRONG TIES. The Fascinating Daughter of Our Popu lar Druggist Marries a Successful Loulslanian-Family Friends Present. This morning 'fit he' residence of Mr. John S. Pescud, a popular druggist of this city, his daughter, Mis Mary Wil son Pescud, was united in marriage to Mr. Percy P. Lynch, of New Orleans. It was a quiet home wedding, but the ceremony was beautiful. The home parlors were tastily ar ranged and at 10 o'clock the bridal party entered' the parlor, where Dr. M. M. Marshall awaited them, Mr. Tiomas; Pescud, of this city, the best man, entered first with Mr. Percy Phillip Lynch. Then followed Miss Elizabeth Mordecal and Miss Belle Pescud, who took their positions on opposite sides of the altar. Mis Jennie Pescud, maid of horior, and sister of the bride, entered next and was folowed by the bride, Miss Mary Wilson Pescud, leaning on the arm of her father, Mr, John S. Pescud, who gave her away. Dr. Marshall then read the ceremony of the Episcopal church uniting the young couple as man and wife. The bridal party left on the noon train for Northern points and on their return trip South will stop by Raleigh, Miss Pescud is a most accomplished young woman and is generally admired by a large circle of friends in this city. Her ever pleasant bearing and kind thoughtfulness of others has endeared her to many of the good peopfe of Raleigh. Mr. Percy Phillip Lynch is a success ful business man of New Orleans, and upon him the congratulations of hun dreds of our people are showered. . The wedding was a quiet one on ac count of a recent affliction through which the family of the bride has passed, but the handsome groom, fasci nating bride and the attendants made the scene a most beautiful one. ATKINSON-JONES. At 2:15 o'clock this afternoon in the parlors of the Florence Hotel, Rev. J. L. Foster united in marriage Miss Sarah J. Atkinson and Mr. Willie F. Jones, who reside about eight miles south of this city. A few friends came from the country to witness the ceremony and bid the young people God-speed In their jour ney through life. Mr. and Mrs, Jones returned to the country this afternoon, both looking supremely happy. THE LEES LAST NIGHT. Hypnotized a Number of People to, the Audience. The performance of the Lees last night was even more interesting than the one on Monday, when Mr. Wyatt, of the company, was placed on the cot to sleep for forty-eight hours. Last night the Lees had a great many subjects, end the majority of them are Raleigh people. 1 During the show last tight Professor Lee said that if anyone in the audience wished to test his performance, to fol low the directions he gave to the sub jects on the stage. In a few moments Professo? N Lee had a dozen or more ladles and gentlemen asleep in the au dience. To-night the man who will ihave been asleep for forty-eight hours at Sher wood, Hlggs & Co.'s store will be brought to the opera house and awaken ed during the performance. a wonderful test breaking a rock on a hypnotised man's body, was made last nigh, and probably would have been successful, but one of the chairs gave way. THE C0R0ER-ST0NE TO BE LAID DE CEMBER 22D. An Urgent Request of the Grand Master to All the Brethren to Be Present on this Occasion. . In re'erence to the meeting of the Grand Lodge, called for the 22nd, noted in The Times yesterday, the Grand Sec retary has addressed the following let ter to all of 'Che order. He notifies the Masons of Raleigh through xae Times. "Office of Grand Secretary, "Raleigh, Dec. 14, 1897. "To All of the Order: "By order of the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Walter E. Moore, a special communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, A F. & A. M., is here by called to convene at Asheville, on Wednesdny, December 22, 1897, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Grand Lodge is called together for the purpose of laying the comer stone of the Vance monument. This is an occasion of deep interest to all the people of our State, as it. com memorates the virtues of one whom we delight to honor. The Grand Master re quests me to urge upon you the import ance of making a special effort to be present. We honored ourselves in Ihon oring Vance while living, and we should now perpetuate and cherish his mem ory. He was a zealous patron of Ma sonry, and endeavored to live up to its true tenehings, by "squaring his actions by the square of virtue." "Yours fraternally, "JOHN C. DREWRY, "Grand Secretary." DR. DURHAM'S SON. Has the Making of an Orator He . In Him. This week's Biblical Recorder has the following item about the son of a lead ing divine In the State: "A pleasant surprise was. in store for those who attended the Young People's Meeting of the Raleigh First Baptist church. When the subject was opened for remarks, Brother Baxter Durham, the younger son of the lamented Dr. C. Durham, arose and made a speech that reminded some of those present of the eloquence and earnestness of his father. Said Dr. Carter: 'I believe there is an orator in that boy.' The work of the Young People In the First BaptiBt church was never so promising. DEATH OF MR. WM. H. HIGH. After a Week's Illness, Wake County's Ex-Sheriff Passes Away. This morning, about 1 o' clock. ex- Sheriff Wm. H. High passed away In this city, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. V. 0. Royster. Mr. High had been sick about a week, and at his ripe age death came not un expectedly. The deceased was born in Wake county in 1820, and resided here until about twenty-five years ago, when, with his family, he went to California. About 1890, returning from California, he made his residence with his daughter, Mrs. Royster, and had been ever since a citizen of Raleigh, Up to the first year after the wot, Mr. High: was for sixteen years sheriff of Wake county, and was well and prominently known among all the people of his county. Mr. High saw service both In the Mex ican war and in the late war. He was a man of pleasing temperament and of genial heart, and attached to himself many warm friends, who will read with profound regret of his death. Surviving Mr. High are four sons and two daughters, as follows: Wm. IT. High, Jr., Alexander Z. High, S. H. iligh end Mrs. Rebecca Carter, alhnow welding in California; Gavin D. nigh, of the Nuw York Sun staff, and Mrs. V. 0. Royster, of Raleigh. j I The announcement for the funeral cer emonies will be announced later. ' The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 12 o'clock, from the First Baptist church, the Rev. Dr. Carter officiating. , , . What is Heard on the Streets and Jotted ; Down in Our Note-Book-Personal and Otherwise. The Governor has appointed Mr. J. A Elliott, of Davidson county, a notary: . public. There will be an art entertainment la the studio at Peace Institute on Friday. The pictures aire beautiful, and only a few friends of the school will be in vited. The new pastor for Epwopfch Gbapet, in Brooklyn, has arrived, and will preach his first sermon at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The pastor is Rev. T. H. Buin. Cadet Home's condition at 3:30 this afternoon was reported as better, no has been sleeping most of to-dny,and the Test has been a. great instrument in his improvement. The Board of Agriculture was in ses sion all the morning, but heard only the reports of officers. This afternoon they met at 3 o'clock and to-night will elect the new engineer. Mr. Wyatt, who has been snoozing softly for about 44 hours in the window .; at Sherwood Higgs & Co.'s, will to night be awaked at the Lees' perfor mance in Metropolitan Opera House. The committee examining the books of the State Treasurer and Auditor have not yet completed their work in Mr, Worth's office, but will finish to-morrow, when they go into the office of State Au ditor Ayer. Office Deputy, P. George Hannah, and Deputy Joe D. Mclver, left on the 3:40 train for Washington with the two col ored boys Samuel Wellons and Luther A. Wynne who were sentenced to twelve months each in the reformatory at Washington for robbing the post offices at Goldsboro and Powellsville, n. o. ' :ri ; Children participating in the dance Friday evening will wear dominos, but the usual evening dress is in order, if preferred. Miss Kate DenBon will be glad to give information and assistance in regard "to dominos on Thursday and Friday, at her home. The Indies In charge of the dance have found it al most impossible to see personally every one they wish to attend, and would be glad if those interested will report to Mrs. F. H. Cameron. Dancing will be gin at 8 o'clock. Parents will be ad mitted free, but the regular price for spectators is 25 cents. Dance to be at Euphrosyne Club room. DEATH OF MR. JAMES PURYEAR. Former Durhamite Dies at the Age of '.. Eighty-two. '. . Mr. James Puryear died this morning at 0:30 o'clock at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. John W. Cheek, on East Edenton street. Mr. Puryear was born in Granville county and was a resident of Durham for a number of years, being engaged in the tobacco business. For the past several years he has resided in this city, with Mr. Cheek. Two years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and some what recovered he was confined to his room. He was a patient sufferer. He passed peacefully away. He was 82 years of age. . He leaves five sons and two daughters, who are residents of this and other States, many relatives and other friends to mourn his death. His good wife pre ceded him to the grave in 1885. She rests in Durham cemetery, and he will be interred by her side. His remains will be taken to Durham on the morning train. Dr. Stoma, of the Tabernacle church here, will con duct the services which will be held in Durham. RALEIGH MU3ICAL ASSOCIATION The rejrular monthly meeting of, the Raleigh Musical Association will be held at fit Mary's Thursday evening, De cember ICth, at 8 o'clock. After a short business meeting, a musical program, prepared for the occasion, will be ren dered. All members, active, associate and honorary, are invited to attend. , " a: . X
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