Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-11
a JOINT CANVASS.
poeksry's chsrgss-wii Be Hsnssd-An
Infamour crims~struck By Light
ning-rire-Fotss.



RALsrou, n. c., July io.--Quite an ex.
tended correspondence has occurred between
Judge Fowle and o. n. Dockory relative TO
atoint canvass during the campaign. In his
speech here last week Dockcry stated that
he proposed 80 take himself out OF the hands
Of all the committees aud run the canvass TO
suit himself so far a. he himself was con-
cerped. Previous 10 Dockery's acceptance
OF the Republican nomination for Governor
the State Democratic Executive Committee
made out a he, Of appointments for judge
rowle, Msjor Finger, superintendent Of
Public Instruction, and Attorney.Generai
Davidson, and the Republican caudl'
dates were invited through their
committee 10 divide time in The
esnyass. Dockery did not consult his COM
ulirtee, but wrote 10 Judge Fewle proposing
josns canvass aud that they meet ard ar
rage places and dates. Judge Fowle replied
that the Democratic Executive Committee
would arrange a canvass fer him. Dockery
wrote again, saving he did not wish 10 get
into correspondence with Speir whitaker,
Esq, chairman OF the Democratic Executive
Committee. but wanted 70 know whether DC
(Fowle) wanted JOINT canvass or Dol, ana
suggested tba, they invite Walker, the FRO.
bibition candidate, TO any conference that
might be held regarding the latter. 10
the course OF the correspondence DOCK
sry accused the Democratic bxecu'
tive Committee OF premature action in
publishing the dates for the Democratic cam
dIda,es before hearing from Eaves, the chair
man OF the Republican Committee, in reply
10 an invitation sent him, aud charged that
the Democratic Committee had done this IN
order that Finger and Davidson might be
prcseut at tho speakings in ease OF Joint
canvass and repair Fowle's taftered armor
when be tDockery) should get through with
him. Dockery also notified Fowle that he
would attack his tFowle') record on the
special.tax bonds OF lSGS and 1869, ana
warned Fowle TO prepare 10 defend himself.
In reply 10 all this Chairman Whitaker wrote
he would have Finger and Davidson
mt under heavy bonds to stay
outside Of any county during any
week i'm which he tDockery) would Ike to
canyass Jointly with Judge Fowle. Further
more he might consider the appointments
already made absolutely withdrawn, and that
he might 60 ahead aud attack Judge Fowle
on any matter In which he has ever been IN
;eresied; that Fowle's head was clear and de-
fed attack. The last letter TO Dockery was
mailed to-day, aud his answer will decide
whether he is willing TO joint canvass or
not.
WILL BIZ HANbbDs
stephen Freeman (colored) will be hanged
at Wilmington tomorrow. lie Is charged
with burglary, but aflirms that he is ipno-
cent.
In Wilmington on Sunday night Airs.
Emeine Roberts was brutally assaulted and
maltreaied. she states that about O'Clock
she was awakened by some one grasping her
throat. The light she had left burning was
extinguished. She resisted and tried to
scream, but the villain was almost sufocatlng
her. She resisted TIL she lost consciousness.
when she revived the man bad gone. In
the struggle her fingers were severely bitten
ard when she called those who found her
saw blood flowing from her mouth and nos
trils. An examination showed that the man
had entered the window, eleyating himself
on paint key. Two rooms bad been
thoroughly searched and the contents OF a
chest scattered over the floor. The only
thing missed was q cents. There is no clue
10 the identity Of the scoundrel.
RATIFICATION.
A grand Democratic ratification meeting
was held in Wilmington last night. Fowle
and many other distinguished speakers were
present. New berne ratiies tomorrow.
In Fayetteville yesterday lightning struck
aud set on fire the residence owned by Mr..
Archie West. The lire was extinguisbed
before much damage was done. several per-
sous ware badly shocked.
Young Mems Democratic Clubs have been
organized at Greensboro and Smithheld.
John Henson, boy six years old, was
kicked by a horse and instantly killed yester-
day.
A new Methodist church, making the
fourth one. will be built in Ddfham.
- DISAPPEARED.
Mr. Frederick Bull has mysteriously dis
appeared from Newberne. lie left after
dinuer. three days ago, as his parents
thought, 10 return TO the shops in which he
was employed. but has not been seen since.
None OF his friends have any note Of him,
not having seen him on that day nor since
his departure. lie was young man OF
steady, sober habits.
The house OF Peter Allen, OF Pamic0
county, was entered last week by thief who
stole some articles and set the house on fire.
Aliens son discovered the fire In time TO pre-
vent the house from being destroyed. The
thief (colored) was pursued, captured, and
lodged IN Bayboro' jan.