Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-17
ELECTRIC STORM.
People stunaedssnd Touse Nearly De-
nolished--A senssless Scare
Drowned.
ESPECIAL Telegram % tho pIspa,ca.l

sick with fever.
News has been received OF the drown
ing Of Romulus Griggs, OF Currituck
county, by his falling overheard from 9
sloop.
A heavy electric storm struck the
town of Southport yesterday Several
dwellings, were badly damaged and q
number OF persons stunned. In one
case the entire front of dwelling wai
torn away.
kilograms were received to-day by the
Mayor OF Raleigh and the Superintend'
ent OF Health of this county from the
authorities Of Goldsboro' stating that
only one case Of yellow-feyer existed
there and that il was far out OF town and
carefully isolated. A telegram TO the
authorities also confirmed my specials OF
yesterday 10 the Dispatch that there Is
no yellow-fever at Newberne or near 1t.
This senseless scare about fever existing
ut Newberne has agiiated thousands OF
people. There were also equally false
rurnors this morning that Wigs, the
man who is sick near Goldsboro, had
died Of black vomit, and that three more
cases had developed there. The fact is
that there are doubts whether Wigs ha'
ycllov-fever at oil, and if he has 1t Is
of mild type.
The Republican organ to-day asserts
tba. Charles Price. OF Salisbury, who IT
vas claimed would support Fowle and
the Democratic ticket, viii not only vote
for Dockery but will take the stump for
him. The same paper practically con-
cedes the election OF Simmons Demo
craft to Congress from the Second dis
trlct.
THE North Carolina Local Ministers
Conference begins at Rutherford Col
age. Burke county, tomorrow, and
,nds on tho 9th. II is large and I'M
por;ant gathering Of tho local Methodist
preachers in the State. 4 large assem-
bly hall has been built at the meeting
place for the use Of the conference.
The authorities of Wilmington arc
hiking prompt action both with regard
to the cleansing Of their city and OF Sc
curing it against invasion by yellow H.
yer. Passengers who are suspected are
etopped at tie railway "Y, " about a
mile from the city, and are then sent
away. Detectives are on each train that
masses Florence, S. c., north-bound, and
these "spot any cases which need
looking after. The system appears to be
complete and to be working well, and
as a result there is no fear OF fever at
Wilmington.
The Independent Republicans OF New
Hanover county, who recently split OIL
from the main branch Of their party,
will hold a regular convention next Sat
urday, aud nominate ticket for county
offices and the Legislature. This move
ment Is primarily dissatisfaction with
Judge Russell and other white leaders.
4 negro preacher is actually 70 preach
sermon in reply toJudge Russell's esser-
ton that the negroes are "sayages.
The Democrats of Durham have taken
the Third party by the throat. That
party has developed much strength there
in some way, and OF last the action re-
ferred 10 became necessity. lie
Democrats say very pointedly that a
Democrat who votes for the Third party
I'm effect casts half a vote for the kepub-
lean nominees, and Is therefore hall
Republican. The Democrats have there
fore cleared their decks for a straightoDt
fight with Republicans, Third party peo-
pie, and Independents.
The State Fruit Fair. which ended to-
day, was an entire success, and its results
greatly crafty the North Carolina Hortl-
cultural Association. II has strengthened
the association. There is one matter
which the officers of the association de-
sire impressed upon the people OF the
State, and that IL that every farmer
should set ont fruittrees. Such q course,
they say, would greatly increase and add
to home comforts. There is a ready
market for all good fruit. The assoc'a-
ton viii urge the people in an address
10 plant such trees and to give care to
fruit Hundreds OF once fine orchards
in thes5tate have been worthless Tor years
on account of inattentlOn.
u is reported that IN parts OF Chatham
county there has not been good ram
since June Ist.
1t is said that branch railway. thirty
five miles long, will be built by the VII
mington and Weldon road from Burgaw
into Onslow county.
Robert Lecson Porter, the mysterious
ex-prisoner, arrived here this morning at
z o'clock from Weldon, where he was
found last night He was accompanied
by o son Of Solicitor Argo, of this city,
was we'll dressed, aud is in better spirits.
As soon as possible he will he sent to ms
family in Ireland, which has so long
searched for him.
Your correspondent had long talk
with Porter to-day. His mind is yet I'M
settled, but no can give some sort OF an
idea of his wanderings. de left here
Friday night aud went 10 Garner, eight
miles southeast OF Raleigh, then went
to Eagle Rock. ten miles east Of there.
There he got under houses. The people
who had seen him IN Jail recognized hlm
and ran him out, threatening TO Kill him.
He then fled 10 Rolesville, always keep
inc in the road. Prom ROlesyllle he GOT
TO youngsyille Monday.
Sheriff Hamilton. of Alamance county,
received information night before last
that al attempt would be made TO lynch
a prisoner in the jail at Graham. lie
has removed the man to Chatham county
jail at Pittsboro'.
This week, at Moore County Superior
Court, an interesting case comes up. II
is that of St Clan, the editor OF the
Sanford Express, Tor libelling Judge
Fred. Philips.
Last nights session of the alliance was
very interesting, as was also this morn
ing's session. There was very full dis
cussion OF the establishment of State
business agency. Some delegates were
in favor OF appointing a man outside of
the alliance 10 have charge of this agency.
The majority of the members strongly
opposed this and finally w. A. Darden,
OF Greene county. was chosen State
agent. II will bo his duty to make all
purchases TOR the alliances. All sub-al-
liances will let him know their wants.
lie will purchase with the money fur
nished HIM by the State trustee. The
alliance this morning elected William A.
Graham, OF Lincoln county. TO the latter
position. He is 10 be responsible for
funds received from the sub alliances and
will pay them 10 the State agent,
ho,rf, a,dod In fbie mart of fhe work