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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
Blg steers.
Statewide Landmark.

The two steers raised by A. ".
Finley, Esq, Of Wilkes, and sold to
Mr. J. L. Mickey, Of Salem-tC
which reference was made In The
Landmark some weeks ago-were re-.
weighed and delivered week before
last. They are regular mastodons.
One weighed 2,206 lbs. and the
other 2,052-a total Of 4.25S. There
is probably not another pair ofstte rs
10 the State that can tqual them.
When sold they were as fat as pigs.
Instead Of being razor backed, there
was q gully along their baekbones, as
you have seen 10 the case Of very fat
horses, the fat standing MP on both
sides higher than the backbone. On his
magnificent YadkiE valley plantation
Squire Finley raises more corn,
probably, than any other farmer 10
Wilkes land Wilkes Is an Egypt 50
lar as corn Is concerned--and bis
stock and cattle show the prosperity
81 their owner. Nobody has seen
these steers but admits that he "neycI
saw their beat"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
x BOLD LEAP.
4 CONVICT, CHAINED HAND AND FOOT
JUMPS FROM 4 TRAIN.


DANvILLR, April 2S Sometime
ago Jack Clark was convicted Of
horse stealing in Henry county and
sentencedsten years in the penitentic
airy. He MANAGED to escape from
prison, however, and was not appre-
hended untila few days ago when cal
tured in Missouri. Sheriff Tuggle
went after him, and this afternoon
took the train from Lynchburg to
Dsnville with the prisoner in charge.
Just before arriving at Danville,
Clark went into the watercloset. He
was chat, ed hand and feet. He
jumped ont Of the car window while
the train was running At full speed,
1t was not discovered that he had es-
capped until the train reached Dan
vile. Sheriff Tuggle secured hand
car and went back in search of the
prisoner, bat at this writing nothing
hiss been heard from him.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
men who irarm . rsus.

Those who oppose improvement.
Those Who don't advertise.
Those who run Il down 10 siran.
gers.
Those Who mi.trust iis pablo men.
Those who slow no hospitality 10
any one.
Those who hate 10 see othc,s make
money.
Those who oppose every moment
which DIES not originate with them.
selves.
Those who treat every stranger AZ
an interloper.
Thoss who put on . long face when
q stranger talks Of locating.
Tho'e who oppose every public en-.
terprise that does not appear Of per-
sonal benefit 70 themselves.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

Registrar for said election, but no
new registration shall be required
or necessary, for those properly reg
istered in said town, when the books
for this election are opened and the
Clerk Of this Board will serve due
notice of this appointment upon
said judges and registrar Of election.
This April 3rd, 1855.
PAsCHALL LUNsFORD.
Clerk Of Board.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
Daniel q. Fowle Tor Governor



The close observer will doubtless
agree with me that the State Demo-
cratic Convention that is to meet in
Raleigh the Both Of next month will
select as the standard bearer Of the
party one ofthree distinguished gem
tlemen -Fowle, Stedman or Alexan~
der. Since The withdrawal OF the
namss of CLARK ala Jafyis, it seems
very evident that the choice of the
Convention wilJ.iall upon one.of the
three eminent men above mentioned,
either of whom is doubtless worthy
Of the honor, and, If elected, would
make Governor that the State
would teeI proud Of Now which
one among them should be chosen?
That Is question the Convention
will have to consider, and / hope it
will commit no blnnier or mistake.
Il cannot be seriously urged til,t any
one Of these men Is just as available
and acceptable to the people az an
other. Not By any means. II is
clear to my mind that there Is one
among them that IL In the lead by
long odds so far as strength and
availability are concerned, not 10
mention his brilliant a,tainments
aud pre-eminent qualifications that
have made him troops Of admirers
and enthusiastic friends from one
end of the State to the other. The
name Of Fswle is familiarity and fa-
yorably known all over North Caro-
lima, in every county and in each
township in every county, and he has
long ago impressed North CAROLYN
ians with his marked intellectual
ability and great gifts as a speaker.
IL n an easy matter for the party
in convention TO nominate a man,
but unless the nominee this year be
one whom the people want and prefer
IL will be found hard and difficult
matter to elect bin. Without pop
ular, strong and capable leader, it
will be doubtful as 10 the result. We
Democrats must conceds the fact that
il we are 10 win in the fight this year
We must be cautious and particular.
That much Is certain. The campaign
must be no child's play. The war
must be carried into Africa, and We
need leader that the people will
follow. With a mass OF voters grow
ing more opinionated, intelligent and
independent in spirit every day, the
only safety Of the party Is TO put for-
ward the peoples choice for public
positions, and politicians be obedient
10 their wishes. Bossism and politi-
cal slate making must pass away. and
tile will Of the people must prevail
or disinisgration will follow.
Daniel O. Fowle is the man, above
all Others, for the Democracy OF
North Carolina to invite 70 accept its
leadership in the great contest that
~ 70 be waged this year. He is
handsomely equipped for the place.
A superb leader indeed he would be.
tie towers above all the rest in capa.
hilities and mental resources. His
eloquence and magnetism could
bring together every Democrat,
young. old and middle-aged, under
the sacred flag Of tie white mans
party, and awaken an interest aud
enthusiasm all down the lines The
people. those who do the voting and
upon whom the ascendancy and con.
tinued success Of Democracy depends,
want 70 see the party's banner placed
in his hands, and then inspired with
confidence, love and enthusiasm, the
cohorts Of Democracy will march sol
idly 10 q certain victory.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
EMS.

Read what lie has 70 say In this
issue lie will after to-day commencs
4 series Of special Gales and will place
his goods o. fabulUusly low prices. A
more beautiful line of gods will be
hard 70 find in any city. VI you DO
not desire 70 buy you can call and SEQ
q magnificent line Of dress goods.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

A man is now sning for the ground
that the town Of Grover, CLEVELAND
county, stands on.
A flock Of ravens visited Danbury
a few days ago and we're a source Of
considerable attraction.
A bald eagle was killed near Reds
yille,a few days ago which measured
five feet from tip 10 tip.
Wilmington has Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals,
with membership Of go.
The Patriot tells us that Green's
boro has firm doing business under
the name Of Day & knight. =
A military campany, bearing the
historic name of the "Cabarrus Black
Boys has been organized at Con-
cord.
The Asheville Citizen SAYS that
about 800 negroes have left Bun
combe county for California within
the past two months.
DIR Edward Ronthaler has reign
ed as principal Of the Salem Female
Academy. Rev. John ii. Clewell will
be his successor.
The Wilmingtonians have purchas-
ed a lot, we learn from the Messenger,
ON which to build a home for the X.
NJ. q. A. Of the city.
The strike Of the laborers employ
ed IN grading the Winston Wilkes
boro Railroad has been adjusted and
work has been resumed.
The Catawba Democratic County
Convention in ringing resolutions en-
dorses Cleveland's administration, de-
clares in favor Of tariff revision and
tie abolition Of the internal revenue
system.
Kernersyille News: Mr.. Thomas
Starbnek, a strict Quaker who at
tended church twice a week, near
New Garden, had a dog that always
accompanied him. II is said that
now since Mr.. Starbuck's death, the
dog continues to be a regular atten.
dant at the religious services.
Well, here is another one from
Chatham county: Abner Dorset, a
negro living in Hickory Mountain
township, has probably the largest
head in the State. II is thirty-twoin
ches in circumference and makes him
somewhat heavy" for at times
when the head topples over to one
side he is obliged to push it back in
to position with his hands.
Winston SafiRel = Mr.. j. L.
Sones, Of Kernersville, has sold this
fears crop of clover. standing on the
field, at from s75 TO 500 per acre.
Moral raise clover The
Messrs. Fries have added 720 spin
dies, Is cards and Is plaid looms to
the Arista Mills. Additional ma
chinery has also been added TO their
Wooden Mills.
StatesyiIle Landmark; From the
information which reaches this place
from Alexander, Wilkes and Yadkiu,
il is inferred that the Democrats Of
these counties are practically solid
for Judge FoWle for Governor. An
Alexander county merchant polled
% or bis customers one day last week
and every one Of them was for Fowle.
- In opening q hen egg, the
other day. Mrs. Saml. Deatoa found,
embedded in the Yelk, another COM
plete egg. encased In a hard shell.
The Tuner egg is smaller than q small
A 4 A .. a -
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

Lillian Russell has fine large eyes.
They are almond shape, sentimental
eyes.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

could put down all that Sold but Will YOU whc
way the Wild blowing Now ready do the Tor all Obcco
SELL In fact the outlook improving and will yet big
prices for all tobacco sell with hae worked all
w stock aud with three Prize pccdu old Wkerstn
aarehouseI have plenty what
lott.
thank the farmers for standing bY promise to do al can
for them in the future When you market PARRISS
WAREHOUSE where viii only get BIG PRICES and the
best accommodations Your friend,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

Rev. DR.. Sutton, Of Raleigh. has
a bible over three hundred years old.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
I.,rFr

BIRsnNeH,M, April ga dis.
patch from Bessamer to Sheriff Truss,
just received, says: Everything Is
quiet; need not come"
All quiet nj Bessamer, but there is
feverish apprehension that the trou-
bic Is not ended.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02
Trouble i'm isessamer, AIabam:

BIRMISGHAM, April 25. "A freight
tram left Bessamer at $50 this even
ing. One of the gentlemen who
came on it for arms and troops, SAYS
about fifty negroes got of q dummy
at Bessamer about z p. m, armed
with shot guns. They went to the
woods and the town negroes disapy
psared from the streets. A car loaded
with shingles at the end OF a long
lumber train, was fred aud burned
at S:45. The sheriff lbs the city mi
litia under aims, waiting for train
to get ready, and will go down di.
reetly. The sheriff has just called
for one hundred armed deputies.
There is great excitement aud fears
that the town will be burned to.
night.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-05-02

Opened last week and crowded. notwithstanding he cold freezing
weather. Everybody home satisfied First Averaged IA
for everything so and good tobacco Not
taken in Over 1886 000 Thirty Thousand dollars CASH paid
Below give some of the sales made:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
TIE POPE'S JUBILEE.
The Presents on ExhibitiOn-LeO's
acknowledgements.

By Anglo-Amcrican cable to the Dlspatch.l
ROME. January 6.-The Pope has an
nounced that he will receive the presi-
dents of English and American colleges
in Rome and the British pilgrims on the
10th instant Monsignor Clifford will
make the necessary arrangements Tor the
reception.
The Popes jubilee presents were
placed on exhibition at the Vatican to-
day for the first time. Foreign diplo-
mats. a number of Roman aristocrats,
and host of other guests were present.
The Pope entered the hall where the
presents had been arranged at noon.
lie was followed by forty-eight cardinals
and the whole POntifical Court. His
arrival was greeted with great enthusl-
assn. The Pope took his seat on the
throne. and Cardinal Schaaiino pro-
cceded to read an address. To this the
Pope replied. He said that his soul was
deeply moved by the manifestations
of love and affection which were reaching
him from all parts of the world. He
regarded them as evidences of the power
of the papacy which the enemies of the
Church had vainly attempted to deny.
The share taken by the sovereigns Of the
world in the jubilee proved that they
Justly appreciated the importance OF the
papacy. He concluded by praising the
Organizers of the exhibition. The Pope
afterwards made a prolonged inspection
of the presents in company with the
cardinals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
Watched by a Mysterious visitor.

boston letter in the Providence Journal
We have been good deal excited over
burgaries recently, and couple OF an
ecdotes are current which illustrate the
state Of popular feeling. A lady living
in the suburbs had been out for the
evening. and as she drove into the ave-
nue. leading to her house she was dis
turbed to see a man lurking IN
the shadow Of one of the great
stone posts. 1t was pretty late and
she could conceive OF no honest reason
why a man should be lingering there at
that hour, so that being of a nervous
turn of mind she had managed by the
time the door OF her house was reached
to work herself into something OF Il
manic. She consulted with the
coachman. but as he could suggest no
explanation which seemed to her at all
satisfactory, she sent him down to in
vestigate. He went on his mission
somewhat unwillingly, but presently re-
turned with a countenance wreathed Ia
smiles.
ITS all right, marm," he announced.
"He's harmless. It's only Mr.. Blank.
He was watching to see Miss rs light
go out as he's going to marry her in
three weeks.
So far from approaching romantic
devotion sufficiently rare t. t,iis age TO
bye s.Saced the realists to declare it
extant. Mr.. Blank friends now tease him
about being harmless, and assure HIM
in three months he will wonder how he
could ever have been so foolish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
DEATHS.

GERMELM AN.-Dicd, January g. lsss ~ . =.
NJ, after n long ami painful Illness. LILLE b.,
daughter Of r. L. and e.. v. Gcrmelman, aged
two years and seven months.
An angel came ono solemn night
Heavens glory 10 be-tow,
And took our darling from our sight;
what could We, Lord. az morning light,
But weep and let her gOf
The funeral will take place from Der fathers
residence, Maddox lliu. SUNDAY AT IkkNOON
az ? O'Clock. Friends and acqlainftuceS ale I'M
yited to attend without farther notice %
Racket Died, Friday. a. II o'clock \. ",
az his residence, on OakWOOd avenue, SAM III
H. Racket. in the sixty-Gfth year u biz age
The funeral viii take place 81 NDA1 AZ
o'clock f. NJ. FROM above r'-idcnce. Friends
ana acquaintance OF the family are invited 20
attend.
SMITH.-Died. Thursday, January jth, at3D
p. NJ. at No. i'W Cedar stloet EMMA j., daugh-
ter OF Andrew aud Mary r. smith; aged twenty
three years
Funeral will take place from First Baptist
church .c0lored) SUNDAY az II A. NJ Friends
and acQuaiutauccs are respectfully invited 10 A.
tend.
TUCKER.-Died, ~ this city, Friday morning,
January e. ISIS, Miss CATHERINE 4. TUCKER
Funeral services at her late residence. No. l.B
east Broad. !! O'Clock ~, SATURDAY, I'm
instant Friends II the family and those 81 ).
p. Heath and c. c. ). Thompson are respectfully
Invited 10 attend.
NANCE.-ricd, In Charles City county. Friday.
January 9, 1885, at /. ~, MATTE =, beloved
wife of f. r. Nance. and daughter Of william NJ.
and l.. W Warinner. Of Richmond. ...
Funeral at Mount Pleasant church SUNDAY
at , 4. VI. Friends and acqualniances Ia :
yited 30 attend.
Petersburg papers please copy. go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
MILLIONAIRE BAKER DEAD.
His Architectural and Decorative Ec-
centricities at Famous
Ridge Hill.

A Boston special says: Though he
made a large fortune by the invention
and manufacture of sewing machines,
William Emerson Baker, who died to-
day at his winter residence on Common
wealth avenue, was better known IN New
England as the eccentric owner OF Ridge
Hill Farm, in Wellesley. For many
years he was engaged III contestlng pa
tent suits abroad, and on his return
gave his attention to the farm and
the building of a famous hotel
in Wellesley. The farm is visited by
thousands annually. The stranger must
first enter the registry office and leave an
autograph. Then passing through the
chamois gateway-so called from the
beautiful chamOis which surmounts it
and along 700 feet OF the portulaca bed,
which forms border for the conserya-
tory lawn, the stable, Norino Tower,
and Tiyoli Hall are reached, q conloined
building of great architectural beauty.
Upon the roof of the stable was q large
allegorical painting representing "Ho-
rem " leading forth the horses OF the sun,
an excellent work and from the brush OF
John Gibson. while on the west side was
a colored circular cartoon representing
the controlling effect OF music on anl-
mails. The heads Of wooden horses pro-
truding from the windows were an inter-
esting illusion.
A large tower adjoining the building,
and which is also REALISTICALLY decorated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
NrashfnGfNn NOfes.

lby telegraph 10 the Dlephfh.l
WASHINGTON, January G.-The Post
master-General to-day issued an order
directing the postmaster at Boston.
Mass, to withhold the payment OF
noney.orders and registered mail sent
TO the New England Decorative Works
of Boston, the rroprietors of the same
having been arrested and plead guilty to
charge Of using the mails in further
ance of a scheme 10 defraud.
For the purpose OF accommodating the
increasing tide of travel southwark the
Atlantic Coast Line will in a few days
put on a fast vestibule train OF palace
cars which will make the run from Wash
incton to Jacksonville, Fla, in the re-
duced time of twenty-fOur hours. The
road propoeesto make this train the finest
in America in point of luxury of equip
mCnt.
A special train to-day carried South
two hundred officers and help of the new
Ponce de Leon Hotel at st. Augustine.
The State Department is to-day in re-
ceipt OF a communication from the Bel
gian Minister giving information that
for space by intending ex-
hibitors at the international Universal
Exposition to be held at Brussels next
May, under the patronage of the King
and Government Of Belgium, will be re-
ceived up to the 18th of March, instead
Of being limited to January 18th, as
originally proposed. Applications may
he made directly to Armstrong Il Co.,
SD Broadway, New York city, who have
been appointed agents of the exposition
for the United States. The Minister
adds that international juries will be APP
pointed to award diplomas, medals, and
cash prizes. and the sum of 800, 600
francs will be placed at their disposal
for this DurpOsc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
NATIONAL CAPITAL,
THE COMMITTEES TIRE TALK IN THE
HOTEL L0sBtEe.
Satisfaction as Rule-Mr. Rsndsll-A
False Report-The Judiciary Commit
tse-0ontested.
From Our Regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 6.-Tbe
composition of the committees was the
general subject of conversation in the
hotel lohbics last night. Most all the
comments | heard were favorable TO the
Speakers judgment in making his APP
pointmonts. Some few Of the extreme
Free Traders could not be reconciled to
Mr.. Randalls Craftsmanship of the Com
mittce on Appropriations, but the great
majority of the Democrats seemed to
think il the only proper course that Mr..
Carlisle could have adopted. One of
the leaders OF the reform movement
said: Without Mr. Randalls assist
ance we can accomplish nothing in
the way of tariff revision; with It We
can accomplish a great reduction in the
tariff this session and pave the way for
a still greater in the future. Think Mr..
Carlisle recognized this fact and wisely
accepted it, And that seems to be
fair expression of Democratic opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07

ceived and considered the report OF the
board of lighthouse officers convened
to consider and report on the case OF
NJ. l.. Odell, keeper OF Cape Henry
light, against whom various charges had
been made. 1t appears from this report
that this board Of officers found these
charges to be unfounded in fact, and
recommend that this matter receive no
further consideration. The department,
after careful consideration of the matter,
approves this report, dismisses the
charges, and returns the papers IN the
case to take their proper place in the
archives of the Light House Board. It's
stated at the department that this case
has assumed the importance Of politl-
cal issue in Virginia, and almostthe en-
tire Democratic influence OF the State
has been invoked to secure tll6sfemoyal
of the lightkecper in question. The
department, in acting III opposition to
this pressure, desires to have 1t stated
that Odell is a good and efficient officer,
and will not be removed simply on ac-
count OF his politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-07
Execution tn California.


SAN FBANcIsco, January 6.-Nathan
B. Sutton was hanged at Oakland to-day
for the murder Of Alex. Martin, a ranch
man, in September, 1886. Strenuous ef-
forts were made in Sutton's behalf for
communication Of sentence, but Governor
Waterman refused to Interfere Since
Governor Waterman acquired his office
by the death Of Governor Bartlett
four months ago six executions have
taken place in this State, and al
though efforts in behalf OF the con
denned men have been made ii
every case Governor Waterman has re-
fused pardons or combinations. When
Sutton was placed on the scaiiold to-day
he made a speech. He said: admire
tine firm stand Governor Waterman has
taken in the matter of granting commu-
tahons and pardons. If he holds his
grip the community will have but little
to complain OF as regards the showing OF
Executive clemcncy.