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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1888-03-03
VALUABLE LAND FOB SALE.

The Duncan Darlington tract g mile.
east ct IIillsborO. containing about 2UU
acres. Well watcrcd. we'll tiinb"red and
part in Il desirable state OF cultivation.
Well adapted to tobacco. corn, wheat,
oats and grass. Terms easy.
Apply to Geo. J.. l,ouglass who will
take pleasure in showing any person.
wishing to buy. over the premises ;
or to
=. ". GRAHAM
sept. !. 1887.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1888-03-03

The O~verseers of Public Roads
in Bingham township will continue
to work their roads aud report to
the Board of Supervisors at Union
Mill on LIST Saturday in August.
S. S. WEBB, Chm'n.
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Rev. Dr.. Talmage has been invi
ted TO preach, and Senator Blair, OF
New Hampshire, to deliver an ora.
ton, at the next commencement at
Trinity College.
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Yhe subscriber having on the 9th day
of February, lSSS, taken letters of Adj
ministration according to law, on the
estate of Mrs. Elisabeth Berry, de-
ceased, hereby gives general notice to
all creditors of saiu estate to present
their claims, duly authenticated, within
the time limited by law for that pur-
pose, otherwise this notice will be
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said estate will please make immediate
payment.
On Saturday the 10th day of March,
1888, on the premises. | will offer for
sale for Cash. JAIL Of the personal pro-
ptrty ct the deceased.
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CICERO BERRY,
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citizens of Oaks met and

The citizens of Oaks met and
were unanimously 10 favor Of the
railroad from Durham via Oaks,
Ho!eman Mills and ASHORE to
Charlotte. The following delegates
were elected to attend the railroad
meeting TO be held in Charlotte on
the 18Th of Msrch !: S. S. Webb.
Col. Robert Bingham, &. w. John.
ston, Prot. A. McIver. George Will
Hanson, T. J. Oldham aud John S.
Morrow.
The prospectus of The Weekly
Ners and Observer appears in this
paper. The Observer is the leading
Democratic paper of the State, and
ought to be literally supported.
That paper will be of great service
to the party this year, and the best
way for the people to show their
appreciation OF its services, is to
send il their subscriptions with tie
cash.
Our delinquent subscribers will
please remember the proposition we
made when we reduced our cub.
scription to $1.00 per year. 1t was
this All who settled by March "a,
Saturday of court week-woulG
be allowed to pay all back dues a.
the rate of sl.OO per year. After
that time old Indebtedness must be
settled at rate of $3.50 per annum
-Alamance Superior Court be.
gins Monday and will hold one
week.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Philadelphia Bellies in Swimnin
Match,

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. 2.-Thou-
sands of visitors at this resort were afforded
an opportunity the other day to witness a
half mile swimming race, in which seven
young girls competed for first honor.
They were Grace and Lily Dearborn, May
Lucas, Maggie Pratt, Alice Warburton.
Minnie Claridge and Bessie Hood, and they
are all representatives of some OF Phila-
delphia's best families. They are all such
graceful swimmers that a rivalry had
sprung up among them. Accordingly, DR.,
William Jordan Of Philadelphia put up a
gold medal for the one who should cover
oue-half mile in the Shortest time, and
made ready purses from $25 to $40 to re-
ward the slower goers.
About O'Clock Judge Brinton said "Gor'
and the seven maidens plunged into the
water. AT the start Minnie Claridge turned
on her side and began to forge ahead of the
others with a graceful, steady, overland
stroke. 1t was the English racing stroke,
the right arm swinging high overheard and
then drawn backward and forward through
the water, while the left arm plunged
powerfully beneath her. All the others
swan the long, sweeping breast stroke
When one-quarter of the distance had been
accomplished, Bessie Hood made signs of
distress. Life Saver Psrker johnson
jumped overheard to help her into the
boat. Her bright yellow suit flashed in the
sun as she was hauled over the gunwale and
out OF the race. After closely contested
effort, Alice Warburton crossed the winning
line at q few minutes of 5 o'clock, havint.
made the distance in thirty minutes.
reception was subsequently given in the
winners honor.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
MAI. RIVALS FOR SENATOR.
Suggestion to Chatham's Delegates
to the Eden Convention

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. 9-Editor Morn
ing Ne,cs! There were four names presented
to the democratic convention at the Thea
ter on Monday night for the lower house of
the next tlegislature-M Gordon, Reilly,
Clifton and Ryals--all gentlemen of ability
and integrity. 1t was difficult with the
majority of the voters pi esent, to select
three out of the four, to represent Chatham
county, but after the division was called
for, it was clearly shown that the first
named three were the choice of the party.
The senatorial convention convenes at Eden
on Aug. 16-would it not be pretty. and
well merited tribute, to advocate and work
for Maj. Ryals for senator! He is known to
us all, and is entitled to recognition at the
hands of his fellow-citizens. l beg, there
fore. to suggest, through your columns, that
the delegates to the Eden convention use
every honorable and earnest endeavor to
have Maj. Ryals nominated as our senator
Manly, honest, true TO the workingnan
and with a keen conscientious sense of bis
duty to his fellow man, l submit his name
as one who is not only worthy, but entitled
to this honor, as much SO as any other men,
toned in this connection. B. T.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
VOLUNTARY MANsLAUGHrER.
That Is the Coroner's Verdict Against
Weidner-The Inquest.


Coroner Dixon held an inquest yesterday
morning on the remains of Edward Burke,
the negro who was shot Tuesday night by
o. A. Weidner, and the verdict was volun.
tary manslaughter. The jury was made
up of eight white men and four negroes
There were four witnesses put upon the
| stand, but the testimony of Wedner's bar
keeper, William Bitter, and Louisa Daggart,
colored woman who was in the store
making purchase, prior to the shooting,
| seemed to have greater weight with the
jury. Bitter testified that when Burke re-
fused to leave the store, after being ordered
! out, he cursed and us ID abusive language
TO Weidner, and that when Weidner ran
into his room to get his pis-
tol, Burke stepped out on the street
with heavy piece of molding in his hand.
Weidner returned, and finding Burke gone,
went to the door and looked out, but did
not see anyone When he turned back in
the house some one struck him in the face
with a stick. iniiicting an ugly cash. 1t
was then that Weidner turned and fired.
Louisa Daggart said she had left the store
Tor fear of a fracas, and was standing on
the street when she saw Weidner fire on
burke. She did not see Burke strike Weld
ner, but saw the former after he was shot
The statement of Burke before his death
effect that Weidner fired on Burke before
the latter attempted TO strike Weidner, and
that after Burke did strike, Weidner fired
on him twice, the third ball taking effect.
Chas. Coleman, the colored man who was
with Burke at the time was unable to make
any positive statement
the jury was equally divided and for an
hour and half there was no virdict rem
dered. The four colored jurors and Messrs.
Cler and Campos of the white jurors made
the verdict murder, while the remain
ing six white men pro.
nounced it voluntary manslaughter.
Coroner Dixon, after taking into
consideration every circumstance pro-
nounced the killing voluntary man
slaughter" The coroner exercised every
precaution in securing the jury. He was
informed that several white men who were
friends to Weidner were anxious to get on
the jury, SO that they might exonerate
him. This was guarded against, however,
and they were not taken as jurors. The
verdict as returned was unsatisfactory to
Burke's friends and relatives, however, and
they consulted acting Solicitor General
Fraser and warrant charging Weidner
with murder was sworn out Weidner is
now held for murder
The morning news., 1888-08-10

bring the train into the city, in spite of the
| police. The idea of forcing the train
through was finally abandoned. Lieut.. Lee
held it at the junction until he received
orders from Chief Green TO allow
IL to proceed. Every effort
was made to prevent the escape
of any passengers from the train, and it was
sent out as soon afterward as possible 1t
was the last tram from Jacksonville that
will be allowed this side of the junction
Quite number of passengers came in yes
serday morning on the fast mail, but the
most of them were said to have left last
night.
TO MEET THIS MORNING.
The health board will meet again at 10
O'Clock this morning to hear Commissioner
Saussy's report and to take whatever
further steps are deemed advisable. A
quarantine camp will also be estab-
lished, and inspectors will be ap-
pointed for Jesup and other points
along the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway. General Manager Hsines
has issued orders for all north bound trains
and crews to start from Callahan, twenty
miles north of Jacksonville and steps have
been taken to insure the utmost safety.
Measures will be taken this morning TO pre-
vent the bringing of express and freight
matter from Jacksonville % here, and to effect
as nearly as possible an absolute quaran-
tine
An effort was made by DR.. Drummer TO
secure q conference last night with Post
master Lamar i'll regard to the handling of
the mails, but the postmaster Is out of the
city Steps will be taken this morning,
however, to remove all danger in that
direction.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
IN JAIL FOR MURDER.
Dan Thomas Arrested for Killing
Man at Tennille,

Dan Thomas (colored) is in Jail on
charge of assault with intent to murder.
Tuesday night negro named Shred Coates,
who is employed on Central railroad con-
struetion train, informed Officer McDer-
mott that Thomas wa, in Yamacraw. He
told the officer that a month ago Thomas
had attempted to kill him by shooting him,
and that he had killed a man at Tennille
three weeks ago.
McDernott went to Yamacraw to arrest
the negro, but was unable TO find him.
Early Wednesday morning Detective Han
ley was notified and he went with McDer-
mott They found him, and Handwriting
him, took him to Justice Endres Office,
where warrant charging him with assault
with intent to murder was Issued.
In the examination it was brought out
that Thomas had killed a man and woman
in Birmingham, and had made his escape to
Rome, where he met Shred Coates. Coates
recognized him and when he called Thomas
by name the latter took Coates into his con-
fdence and informed him of his bloody
deed in Alabama, and told him that the
officers were after him. He made Coates
promise to call him Chas. Bonner hereafter.
When the two reached Tennille Coates be-
came alarmed lest he should be cloaking a
murderer, and he informed some of his
friends Of what had transpired between
himself and Thomas.
John Dwyer (coloredl. who had been also
acquainted of the murder began to circu-
late the report, IN order that Thomas would
be arrested. For some time afterward
Thomas hid himself near Tennile and could
not be found. He told some of his friends
that he was going to kill the two men who
had betrayed him. Coates was the first of
the two he saw afterward, and Thomas
shot him. The ball passed through his
body. He again hid himself, and two
weeks afterward shot Dwyer, who died
from the wound. He has been in Savannah
for about week and has been unemployed
whilo here. He is ''tarheel," and was
carrying brand new Smith & Wesson re-
volver when arrested He does not deny
his guilt. Justice Endres and Officer Nc
Dermott have telegraphed the authorities
at Tennille to know what reward is offered
for Thomas. Thomas is about 30 years of
age and is a heavy built negro. He re-
fused to talk about the Alabama murder
The morning news., 1888-08-10
THE HEATHBN CHINEH.
The Kind of Receipt Sam Wang
Wanted for Returned Linen.

Wanted for Returned Linen.
Sam Wang, the Broughton street China
man, was in Justice Sheftalrs court yester-
day for refusing to return linen belonging
to Mr.. J. H. Moore. The Chinaman is a
funny thing" in court, aud Sam Wang
was not an exception. He stoutly denied
having the linen, however. He said some
thing that meant he had returned the
"washee." and the manner in which he
spoke and walked and looked and talked,
excited pity in all VINO witnessed the trial.
The justice really thought him innocent
until he proposed to settle the matter by
paying the costs Of court and paying Mr..
Moore for his linen. After the settlement
was effected, Sam asked for a pencil and
paper, and after some stammering and
suffering and scratching his "sheared"
head, he wrote the f following and handed ii
to Mr.. Moore to sign and return:
Il as get my shirts, 2 pars cuffs and
collar, and send no bouy go get of colace to
Sam Wang and go to hill (sheoD. not get
my colace and no. sent no bouy go Sam
Wang to get the colace, and go to haven
(heaven)." The kew 10 this is said to be that
if anybody cheats the Chinaman, he will go
to sheol; il not he will go to heaven.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
The Gun Club Tournament.

President Kieffer, of the Forest City gun
club, said yesterday, that the prospects for
the interstate shoot Aug. 20 and 81, are very
flattering. He received letter of inquiry
from the Waycross gun club yesterday
morning, and he informed the club that the
shoot was free for all, and he expects a
team from Waycross. All the clubs that
are likely to visit Savannah during the shoot
have been heard from, and each has promised
to be present Between Il. teen and twenty
clubs, representing.from 100 to l25 men, will
engage in the shoot. Two crates of live
pigeons were received from the Macon club
yesterday, and the Charleston teams will
furnish the rest required for the shoot.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Death OF Mrs. Kate Clarke.

Mrs. Kate Clarke died quite suddenly
yesterday morning at her mothers resi-
dence in this city, in her oath year. As Miss
Kate Jones, Mrs. Clarke will be remom-
bered to those who had business with the
MORNING NEWS in 1sSG-'S7 as one Of the
young ladies Employed in the counting
room. She resigned her position and was
Only the day before her death she had
given birth to son and was apparently
doing well, when she passed away. Mrs.
Clarke was gentle, Industrious lady, and
made friends OF all who met her, and her
death has cast a shadow far beyond her
mourning household.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
BALL AND BAT.
Results of the Days Doings on the
Diamond.

WARRINGTON. Aug. 9.--Base ball games
were played to-day with the following re-
suits:
At Philadelphia-Q0 innings
Detroit ,......- o. 5
Philadelphia. 20 0 2 o 0 0 l. 6
Base bits-Detrolt Q, Philadelphia 5. Errors
Detroit 6, Philadelphia T. Batteries-Getzein
and Bennett, Casey and Clements.
At Washington
Washington. 80 90 8 o o0 o.
Chicago ...........1 0 o. 2
Base Washington 7, Chicago7. Errors
Washington l. Chicago q Batteries-O'D Day
and Arundel, Baldwin and Daily.
At New York
s;s, ssw .nYes YoTk-.... SSGS ss-s
Base hits-New York II, PittsburgT. Errors
New York 2, Pttsburg 4. Batteries Welsh
and Ewing. Calvin and Miller.
At Boston
Boston .............0 o o o / o.
Indianapolis :. 30 o. /
Base hfs-Boston 8, Indianapolis Z. Errors
Boston 2, indianapolis 4. Batteries-Conway
and Kelly, Healy and Daily.
At Cincinnati
Cincinnati...........o oooi Ia
Baltimore. 0 o Z 6
Base hits-Cincnnati g. Baltimore 10. Errors
Cincinnati 4, Baltimore 3. Batteries-Mul-
lane and Baldwin, Kilroy and Fulmer,
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Third class bateaux; course and prize as

4
Elapsed Cortd
Boats Start Finish Time Time
Ripple. ......... 3:04:40 Didn't finish.
Young America 3:0i:06 Didn't finish.
The only accident which occurred dur
ing the regatta was the swamping of stake
boat OFF 1ybee cut. The colored man came
to anchor too far up the sound, and when
the tug Maggie came along Capt. Beckett
ordered him alongside to tow the stake
boat further down. The boat swamped
under tow and the occupant scrambled into
the tugs dory, minus his oars and coat,
which were picked up afterward.
Capt. Beckett, chairman of the sailing
committee, had charge of the regatta, and
Messrs. A. G. Guerard. J. T. Kollock and
A j. J. Blois kept the time, and j. D. John
ston, secretary of the Savannah yacht club,
did the honors on the tug Maggie over the
course, a number of guests being aboard
A collation. was served last night, but the
lateness of the hour prevented many from
participating in it, as they had to return to
the city on the train, which was an hour
later than the scheduled time.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Good Templars Elect omcers

Savannah lodge No. 500 of Good
Templars has elected the following officers
P.W. C. T.-W. A. McDearmid.
W.. T.-W. r. Booze.
w. V. T.-Miss NJ. Bonnet.
w. r. S.-Mrs. Il. Ride.
w. C.-R. G. Blattner.
w. Sc. b. Ho1iker.
w. T.-W. p. Rtdle.
w. Ms. Cooper.
w. !. G.-J. w. Creekman.
w. o. CT. +. Rhul
r. S.-Miss NJ. Barthelmes.
l.. S.-Mrs. A. Keevile.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

When young life's journey began, tthhe
glittering prophet changed my eyes; saw
along the extensive plain, JOY after joy sue
.essive rise. So much for smoking Grand
Republic CIgarros and Buffos. Sold by all
first-class dealers.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

My constant aim is to maintain the quality OF
my stock regardless of the fluctuations Of the
market, and to sell pure, honest goods at honest
figures. Try my Csc. Tea and be convinced.
J. :. T. Barbour,
New Houston and Barnard streets
The morning news., 1888-08-10

II you want to enjoy life, forgiving and
forgetting your enemies, and longing for
the good time to come, light Grand Re
public Cigarro or Buffo at once. Sold by
all first-class dealers.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

Now is the summer Of our discomfort
from prickly heat made glorious by the use
OF Exterminator Powder. recommend
Exterminator Powder to be the best on the
market for the above. o T. SHAFFER.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
S. f. BARBOUR.

The Good Book says Search the Script
ures." We say: Search the records if
you want to see how the Grand Republic
Cigarros and Buffos are leaving all COM
petitors in the distance. Sold by all first
class dealers
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Satisfaction ouaranreed.

The Gem Ice Cream Freezer, sold at
Silvas Crockery House, is simple and sub
stantial in construction, rapid and effective
in operation, and is guaranteed to give
satisfaction.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

If You want to visit the land Of Arcadia.
and indulge in pleasant dreams and sweet
recollections Of the past, fill your pockets
with Grand Republic Cigarros and Buffos.
Sold by all flrst-class dealers.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
Pianos.

Steinway g. Sons.
K. Gabler q Bro.
L. Rosenkranz
g. Heyl.
The last three pianos sold on monthly
payments Of sl0, or az so weekly.
SCHREINERs Music HOUSE.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

Whether sick or well, If you need anything
cooling, strengthening invigorating, or il you
enjoy apleasant smoke come to corner New
Houston and Barnard streets. My stock Of
Liquors and Cigars is unsurpassed
The morning news., 1888-08-10

Mrs. RASsoh-So your little brother is sick, eh
Herbert-Yep
Mrs. Ransom-What's the matteri
Herbert-He's got chicken coop.--Jlldoe.
The morning news., 1888-08-10

AoOni ~ l,O4S
Col j. H. Latimer, southern passenger
agent of the great Mckenzie route west.
and Charles B. Walker, travelling passenger
agent Of the Western and Atlantic railroad,
are at the Screven.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
TYBEE ISLANDS RACES.
A SQuabble and Rising Tide Causes
a Postponement Until Monday.


The races at Tybee yesterday drew
about 1000 visitors to the island. The
greater part of the crowd went down
on the 2:30 o'clock train. There
was no little dissatisfaction among
horsemen and friends of the rival horses,
and the races were not finished, the 2:25
class not being run at all. Bessie R., by
w. Bouhan, Susong, by j. H. Fur
ber, and Pat Fallon. by R. w.
Powers started. Claymore, by NJ. J. Doyle
was entered, but did not start. He drove
in on the track midway during the first
heat and fouled Fallon, according to Fal-
Ions driver, but Susongs driver claimed to
the contrary and that Fallon fouled Susong
Intentionally. The judges called it dead
heat.
Only three Of the five heats were run in
the trotting race. when the contention grew
SO loud and long that tine tide came up and
the two heats and the 225 class will be run
next Monday afternoon. The rest of the
programme, sack races, bicycle races and
fireworks were also postponed, and the
train did not reach the city until after mid
night The following are the events, no
time being announced or taken:
Pony race, mile dash, purse $15.
Baldy, by Ed. Gleason .....................1
Billy by McDonough. .......................2
Willie, by William Gleason. Observation-Disclosures
Unknown, by Dieter. -. .......................4
Running race One mile; two best heats
in three; $75 to winner, $25 to second.
One eye, by w. August. ust....................1
Lila s., by Henry Sulter; ,..............2 2
Buckskin, by w. T. Smallwood ............3 4
Mike, by NJ. ]. Doyle. ..............4 8
Billy, by I. Blum. ................. .-.........6
In the first heat Billy bolted the track
within 800 feet of the goal and dashed
through the crowd, knocking down young
lady, whose name was not learned, but who
was not injured Ada, daughter of H.
Sulter, did not fare so well, as her hip was
painfully bruised by a kick from the horse
as he jumped over her.
Three-minute class. Trotting, best three
in five, one mile; $3.50 to first, $50 to second.
Only three heats were run.
George Washington. by Mr.. Roams. ....1
Small Hope, by T. f. johnson. 1 3
Maggie X, by NJ. Kelley y................3 8 2
2:25 class. Trotting race Best three
heats in five. $500 to first, 800 to second
This is the race postponed until next Mon
day, with Claymore barred for fouling.
The course was on the beach, below ordi-
nary tide, from point opposite the Ocean
house to a stake near the wreck Adonis.
The morning news., 1888-08-10
ON RAIL AND CRossTIs.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles

The south leads all the rest Of the country
combined this year in railroad building,
and Georgia leads the south. The
number Of miles built in the southern
states will be seen from the following state
ment: