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The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Killing an Alligator with Harpoons.

A small Indian village in South Amer
lea in which | was staying was period
ically terrorized by one of its inhabitants
being carried off by a large alligator.
The natives became worked up to such
a pitch of excitement that it was re-
solved to kill the terrible visitor at any
cost. Accordingly two powerful men
were chosen to watch for it and destroy
it. One night they saw a monster ALI
gator rise out of the river and climb on
a rock to rest.
Forgetting all about danger, they
waded in the river until they We're only
a short distance away from it, when
they took true aim and thrust two har-
poems into its body. After a struggle
they killed hat terror of the village.
From the tip of his nose to the end of
his tail he measured fifteen feet, being
one of the largest eyer slain. The two
men who killed him were of course the
heroes Of the hOur.-Interview in New
York Tribune.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Utah's First PaVementS.

After a long fight in the Ogden city
council over the relative merits of sand
stone, brick and asphaltum for street
paving purposes, it has been decided to
use native sandstone from the quarries
a few miles distant from Ogden, and
that only home labor shall be employed
by contract. The district to be paved
includes a number Of blocks in the bust
ness part of town, for which paving
bonds are now being negotiated. 1t will
be the first paving done by this city or
in this territory.-Utah Cor. st. Louis
GlObe-DemOcrat.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Knew He Was Going.

"rm only a tramp" said a little, with
cred old man early yesterday morning
in the Mulberry street police station,
''but please let me stop here. I've
walked a great deal. I'm footsore and
weary. l won't be a bother much
longer. I'll soon throw in my checks"
He had the pallor of death.
II never take in any one at 3 in the
morning. kindly replied Sergeant Hor-
belt, "but I'll make al exception in your
rase. Poor fellow, you look played out"
Yesterday morning Policeman CROUCH
an took the old man, who gave the name
of John Irving, to the Tombs police
court. He wanted to be committed to
the workhouse.
The top O. tn morning, yer honor"
he said to Justice Duffy. "This1l be tn
last time I'll bother We. Give me a good
long sentence"
The justice, however, did not fix any
specified time. Under the commitment
the old man could get his liberty when
he wanted it.
"Take your time" said the policeman,
as he assisted Irving down the winding
fight of stairs leading into the prison.
My wife!' gasped the old man down
stairs.
By this time they had reached the
warden's Office, where the pedigrees Of
the prisoners are taken anew.
well, what's the matter with your
wife?" asked a keeper.
"She's in heaven" replied the tramp.
The next instant he fell back dead into
the p~oliceman's arms. - New York
World.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Red Sea Sharks in the Mediterranean

A correspondent writing from Nice
under date of Jan. 10 says that the fish.
ermen have caught several very large
red skin" sharks just outside the break.
ers between Nice and Villefranche.
This is a very unusual occurrence.
These fellows come from the Red sea
by way of the Suez canal, and | under.
stand they have been caught of
this coast before. They have a large
head, similar to a catfish in shape, and a
correspondingly large mouth with huge
teeth. A shark twelve feet in length
was brought in last evening, and the
bathers are growing very cautious."-
Forest and Stream.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
London Children Have to Work Hard.

London Children Have to Work Hard.
The testimony Of Mr.. Lakeman, fac
tory inspector, before the committee on
the store hours bill sitting at London,
revealed the terrible fact that the ordi-
nary time of boys and girls behind the
counter is eighty-four hours a week, or
fourteen hours a day. But he knows of
neighborhoods where the stores are
kept open for ninety-six hours a week,
or an average of sixteen hours a day.
All the employees are expected to be
present during the whole day, beginning
at 6 a. IN. and lasting till 10 at night.
The lower the neghborhood the longer
the hours during which the stores are
kept open. In some parts where labor
ers dwell stores will be open on Satur-
days from 6 a. m. till midnight. Mr..
Lakeman said that anamia, dyspepsia,
and even varicose veins were produced
in girls Of sixteen to eighteen years
through long hours in stores. On busy
days the employees were not allowed
more than ten minutes for dinner out of
their sixteen hours of work a day and
no time for tea. The majority of store
keepers, he said, would hail with Joy a
law enforcing a uniform limit of keep
ing stores open.-Chicago Herald.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
CAN'T M E.
n Card from President Winston-Senator
Carlisle Not Coming.


Carlisle Not Coming.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Chapel Hill, May %, 1892.
On my return from the Salem academy
commencement yesterday l found await
ing me the following letter:
DEAR SIR have been quite i'll for
several days, but hoped to be out this
morning. My physicians, however, ad-
vised me last evening that l must not
venture out to attend to business for at
least a week or ten days yet. This com
peis me to abandon a trip to Kentucky to
attend to an important law case which
was to be tried before the University
meeting in North Carolina. NY purpose
was to go from Kentucky t o North Caro-
lima, but will have to give up both visits.
| send this to o at the earliest mo-
lent after receiving the doctors advice,
II order that you may secure some one in
my place. Yours truly,
j.. G.. CARLISLE.
Mr.. Carlisle's illness and his failure to
be with us will be deeply regretted by his
friends throughout the state, many of
whom weae coming to commencement
mainly 10 see and hear him. 1t is hoped
that this notice will reach all who would
not come except to see Mr.. Carlisle.
The programme of exercises is I'M
usually attractive, and both days of COM
delightful entertainment.
GEO. T. WINSTON, Pres't.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Natural Gas in Utah.

A flow of natural gas has been struck
at Salt Lake City at a depth of 600 feet,
the pressure being 100 pounds to the
square inch. Several companies are en-
gagged in sinking wells in that locality,
with favorable indications of finding the
gas in considerable quantities.-New
York Journal.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Pig Iron in NHorch

In the first week IN March the iron
furnaces in this country are said to have
produced more pigs-193, 900 tons-than
in any previous week in history. One
furious circumstance is that there were
fewer furnaces in blast than in the pre-
ceding month.-New York Times.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30

The largest shipment of apples ever
made from the United States left Port
land recently in the steamship Labrador,
which carried more than 5000 barrels
of fine fruit to England.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
FunnyuIan's Misadventure.

FUnnyman finishing his story)-Ha,
ha, ha! Amusing, isn't it: Well, good
by, they say it's wise to leave at once
after you've said a good thing, o
know.
Amiable Hostess-Oh, you are not 60
ing yet, are you, Mr.. Funnyman:-Kate
Fields Washington.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
\ Priceless Diamond Found.

a remarkable diamond has been re-
Gently found on the Koffeyfontein Dia-
mond Mining company's ground in Aus
~tralia, which appears to be of such value
that ever competent judges hesitate to
name a price commensurate with its
worth. 1t is said to be of a beautiful
shade of pink, entirely devoid of spot or
blemish, and to weigh 1917 carats.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
AS WE GROW.
The Boom Now On Those Vbo Arc in the
Procession.

Il - = BOOM ~" vi AfoSI Wv NV ~ AhN
Procession.
Now that it is given up by every one
that a big boom is about to be inaugurated
in Durham and that property is COM
PEELED TO advance to double and treble its
present value, it IS the duty of every man,
old CT young, who expects to ever " a
home, to secure it now while it is within
his reach.
DR.. J. L. Watkins is building houses on
very desirable lots and selling on easy
terms to a number cf ouryoung business
men. If you want a home, and what
man or wOman does not? See DR.. Wat
kins and even on a small salary he will
make it possible for you to own one.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
A Stroke of Economy.

The height of economy was that re-
Gently practiced by Il woman who will
move to the suburbs, and who effected
the sale of her address die which she has
used for her stationary to the Incoming
tenant of the house she will leave.-New
York Times.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30

4 fine collection of Seventeenth CEN
tUry tobacco pipes has just been found
under an old London cellar and deposited
IN the Guildhau museum.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30

The states west Of the Missouri alone
will cast one-fourth of the popular vote
in the United States this fall.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
Rather Literal.

'That's an angel of a house," said she.
"Not quite" he replied. 1T only has
one wing."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30

Take Simmons Liver Regulator. You
can eat as much and whatever you please
without injury. g
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
TRINITY COLLEGE.

Winter term begins first week in January
1872. at Trinity. Randolph county. Nc.
New Catalogue now in press Will DC malIeo
tree on application 10 the President.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30

Nicely Furnished Rooms T-,.isns
Table Board, and also for lfa
cam can be had at reasonable rae, :
Mrs.
Cor. Main and Ro1boT0 ~
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-05-30
LET US TAKE YOUR ORDER.

That isn't an unreasonable request to
make and it's easy enough to tell you
why. 1t is to your interest to give your
order for groceries to a grocer who vii
do it justice in every particular from the
most insignificant of articles to the most
important. 1t is to your interest TO *
thoroughly assured that the prices VII"
as low as they possibly can be consistent
with the best Of service. Because We"M
give you the best Of service at The loves
of prices, we repeat: Let us take YOU
order.
mn n nmnD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIsrs.

The State Convention In Session at
Raleigh With 400 Delegates.
RALEIGH. N. c.. Dec. 9.-The North
Carolina missionary Baptist state conven-
ton Ia in session here with 400 delegates.
lts territory embraces all North Carolina
east of the Blue Ridge. Rev. DIR. R. H.
Marsh of Oxford was reelected president,
and Revs. H. A. Brown, A. r. Pittman and
K. I. Vann. vice presidents.
Among the prominent members of the
denomination present from other states are
Rev. DR.. A. E. Dickinson. editor Of the
Richmond Religious Herald; Rev. DIR. j.
NJ. Frost Of Nashville; Rev. ]. s. Dill of
California; Rev. w. d. Powell Of Mexico;
Kew. A. B. Dunaway and Rev. DIR.
Iupper Of Virginia; Rev. DIR. A.
=. Hatcher of Richmond, Rev. A. J.
Thames, editor Of the Baptist Courier
Of South Carolina: Rev. DR.. G. c. Billing
OF Philadelphia; Rev. DR.. I. B. Thomas of
Danville, Rev. Baylus Cade of Richmond,
Rev. James +. Edens, Rev. F. n. Proctor,
Rev. g. 81. Bagley OF Brazil and Rev. DIR.
hearing OF China.
The convention represents 100 churches
and has 225, 900 members, There has been a
gain Of IL, 900 In membership during the past
Year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
OAROLINA's BONps,
Gov. Tillman Now Suggests an Issue
of 40 Per Cents.

OF 91a EeF CentS.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. 9.-Gov. Tillman
to-day submitted to the legislature a mes
sage In which he says: "The reHunding Of
the Brown consols, which fall due Ia July
next, is the most important question with
which the state government has to deal at
this time. AS you know, our predecessors
in office provided for tho issue of per
cent. bonds to be exchanged for the per
cents., but up to the end Of the fiscal year,
Oct. 81. 1892, only s33.726 of As have been
issued under this act aud our efforts to
place the bonds iu New York at a satisfso-
tory price failed. 1t is not hard to give the
reasons for this, aud show what acts Of the
state governments In the past, and what
men and interest at this time, are In COM
bination to prevent the state placing her
bonds at that rate Of interest. Sufficient to
say that II cannot be done, and we must
meet the emergency that has arisen by
such action as will maintain our
credit and build iC up till South Carolina
can borrow money at as low rate of in-
terest as any of her sister states. The state
could have placed the per cent. bonds at
par in spite of the experience of the past had
her own capitalists lent their aid; we can
place Az per cent. bonds without their
help IL the general assembly will provide
sinking fund with which to begin the
gradual huuuhi payment OF Tue deDb ana
mortgage the phosphate beds as collateral.
BILL PREPARED.
~"After a careful consideration OF the mat
ter, in consultation with the state treasurer
and the chairman Of the finance committees
of both Houses, a bill has been prepared
which is submitted herewith that will en-
able US to meet our obligations at maturity
and so build up our credit as 60 refund the
debt in twenty years at as low rate as any
state can obtain. The practical result Of
this scheme will be: l. That tho interest
charges to be met annually will be. say
$4,000 less, but this sum will not go
to the reduction OF taxes, but nearly all Of
it to the payment and reduction Of the debt
itself. 2. That this will in my Judgment
enable us in twenty years to float a or 81
per cent. boad, so that In the long run the
total amount saved will be more than IL we
now placed a 40-year per cent. bond.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
STILL BOOMING DANA.
The Herald Gives the SUMS Editor
Another Boost.

The Herald Gives the SUMS Editor
Another Boost.
New YORK, Dec. 9.-The Herald this
morning. following up yesterdays editorial
recommending Charles A. Dana to the
democracy Of New York for United States
senator, says: mo man ever stood by an
other more firmly or steadfastly, in good
report and In evil report alike. than Mr..
Dana has stood by Senator Hill. Tanmany
also has found in Mr.. Dana a stanch sup
porter in times which illustrated an old
motto: "A friend in need is friend indeed. )
For political reasons, therefore, the
claims of Mr.. Dana are far
above those of Mr.. Murphy. AS
far as the public is concerned there is no
comparison betw cen Mr.. Murphy and Mr..
Dana. The former is politician. the latter
a statesman. Mr.. Dana is not only ac-
quainted with the great issues of the future
and their relative importance to the coun-
try, but he is man with great record be-
hind him. He is easily the peer of the gem
tlemen who already occupy seats in the
Senate; could meet them on their own
ground; clear-headed, far-sighted, ripe
student Of political economy, a man Of cult
ure and an orator Of no mean ability. When
we are casting about for a new senator it is
impossible to ignore the claims Of Mr.. Dana
on the honors of that high position
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
GoaMANs VISIT TO GOTHAM.
he is Not There to Consult About the
Incoming Administration.


NEW YORK, Dec. a.-The following
official statements was handed out by SEN
ator German tonight: Senators Carlisle,
Brice and German, in reply to inquiries as
to the object Of their visit TO New York,
said they had no hesitation in stating IL.
The statement in part Of the public press
that they were here for the purpose
of comforting with President-elect CleVe-
land In reference to the incoming adminis-
tration was, they said, without warrant,
and there is no truth In it. The democrats
Of the Senate are very much concerned
about publications which indicate that there
is an organized attempt 10 reverse the will
OF the people expressed at the late election.
IL was understood by everybody until the
past few days that the democrats had not
only elected the President and Vice Presi-
dent and large majority Of the House Of
Representatives, but that they would have a
clear majority OF the Senate, thus enabling
measures for which the Democratic party
stood in the late campaign to be enacted
into laws. To the astonishment of all It
was found that an attempt to change the
political complexion Of the legislatures 10
Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana
North Dakota and California was seriously
under way"
ARRIVAL OF THE TRIUMvRATE.
Senators Carlisle, German and Brice, the
committee Of the democratic caucus in
Washington, arrived In New York early
this morning. They met at the Fifth Ave-
nue. hotel at 10 O'Clock, took carriages and
were driven TO the residence Of ex-Secretary
Whitney, where they spent the afternoon.
The details of what transpired were kept
a profound secret. The senator's did not
call on Mr.. Cleveland, but 1t is understood
that he called at Mr.. Whitney's aud saw
them. Senator Carlisle evadad reporters,
but, when pressed for news, said it was not
the intention of the conference to reveal
what was discussed, but he intimated that
something official might be given out to-
morrow. Ex-Secretary Whitney, however,
communicated the saot that the only ques-
ton considered related to the senatorial con-
tests in Nebraska, Kansas, Montana, Wyo-
ming and California.
Extra session, the tariff and silver ques-
tions and spaakership were discussed. Mr..
Whitney said vigorous effort would be
made TO prevent the republicans from steal
ing senatorships. The senators will probably
have another conference tomorrow and at
tend the banquet Of the Economic Club In
the evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
A RACY LITTLE SCANDAL.
PRETTY MRS. VAUGHN PICTURED
as VERY GIDDY.

Love Notes Sent TO a Dudish Clerk.
Helms Told Vaughn That His Wife
Was Having Regular Picnic in His
Absence-Vsughn Eager TO Whip
ANY Man Who Says He Has Rugged
His Wife.
ATLANTA Ga, Dec. 9.-The preliminary
trial OF Policeman W. j. Helms,
who was arrested here yesterday
charged with assaulting the wife
Of J. N. Vaughn, before Justice Manning
to-day was a sensational affair. Half the
people who wanted to hear the evidence
could not get into the court room. Mrs.
Vaughn. who is a very pretty woman
under IS, well dressed and with an air likely
TO attract the attention of the
cess placed on the stand. She
related the details of tha alleged assault,
stating that Helms had come 20 her house
In the absence Of her husband and forced
himself in. showing his police badge to do
so. He followed her to her room, when she
turned upon him and hercely resented his
actions. With fire In her eye, the young
woman said she tried to get hold OF the
policeman's pistol to shoot him, but failing
in this secured big butcher knife with
which she kept him at bay.
HAVING A PICNIC.
On cross-examination it was brought out
that Helms had told Vaughn that his wife
was having a regular picnic on Tuesday
night when he was away at his club. and
the attorneys for the defense endeavored TO
show that the woman had trumped up the
story Of the assault to Offset the effect Of the
tale Helms had carried to her husband. AT
tunes the pretty plaintiff was rather giddy,
considering the nature Of the case which
frequently manifested itself In side remarks
that kept interest up to high pitch.
SENT NOTES TO A CLERK.
Her character was attacked, and a dudish
looking young clerk In a store in the neigh
borhood was introduced to establish the fact
Of Mrs. Vaughns warmness of heart for the
opposite sex. This witness, Mr.. MoWaters,
reluctantly admitted that he had receive
notes from Mrs. Vaughn, in which she said
he had won her heart entirely, TINT she
thought Of no one but him and asking him
to come to see her. The witness, however,
did not like to figure in the role of masher
when the peace of family was concerned
and never accepted the invitations TO visit
at the Vaughn home.
THE HUSBAND EXCITED.
At one point in the case Vaughn arose ex-
citedly aud exclaimed: "If there is any
man IN this room who says he ever hugged
my wife, he is a liar, and dare him to
stand up"
Justice Manning threatened to send the
angry husband to Jail unless he quieted
down, but at Intervals Ihroughout the
hearing he broke out in contradiction of
witnesses. On the stand he told of the re-
port made to him by Helms that his wife
was having picnic every night when he
was away from home. He Immediately
went home and there found his wife in
tears She then told him of the assault of
the policeman. The defense of Policeman
Helms will be an alibi
The hearing will be resumed Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-10
PENSION LEGISLATION.
a Chance That Some Reform Nay be
Attempted This Session,


WASHINGTON, Dec 9.-Mr. Mutchler Of
Pennsylvania and Mr.. O'Nsil Of Massachu-
setts, both earnest pension reformers, are
members OF the subcommittee Of pensions
OF the House appropriations committee,
which will have large Influence in framing
the pension bill. 1t will, OF course have TO
carry all the money Necessary for the pay
ment of pensions under existing laws during
the next fiscal year whether 1t be $685.
100000, $3.50, ,000.0o0 or more But it may
also be made to carry some new legislation
looking toward pension reform. 1t may be,
for example that Mr.. Mutohler's proposition
20 transfer the pension office from the in
terror department to the war department.
may be put in, or Mr.. O'Neil's proposition
for an impartial Investigation of the pen
sion rolls with a view to the elimination of
fraudulent and improper cases,
or possibly other legislation with
ithe same end In view. There would Of
course oe a controversy over any such
proposition, for the pension claim agents,
who are still so influential in congress, would
oppose it with all their mights The pro-
posed legislation could not well be made
subject 30 point of order and il the MEM
bers would vote publicly as they talk pri-
vately 1t would 60 through.
AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN.
IL huJ EcdSOu ~ IL uo9U1eu lu61p6ule0e
by the pension reformers TO attempt the re-
form by adding new legislation to the pen
sion appropriation bill In the House an al
Tentative plan already arranged will be put
into execution in tho Senate, where no
point of order can be raised as 70 the new
legislation, and 1t will therefore have
decided advantage. The proposition which
would be put forward as en- amendment to
a pension appropriation bill in the Senate
would be TO transfer the pension office
from the interior department. to the
war department and make it part
OF the medical war records bureau, of
which Col. Ainsworth il the efficient head.
The fact that Ainsworth has such warm ad-
mirers on both sides OF the Senate who
recognized his remarks for success in re-
ducing his office force, and at the same
time Improving mis- office, would help the
proposed amendment. Congress thought
enough of Ainsworth's good work to make
him a colonel by special act. II ought to
be ready 70 let him do for the pension Office
what he did for the war department
bureau. which contains and furnishes
all the pension record evidence.
Possibly scrutiny of the pension
ist might al so be provided for Ia the same
amendment. II it came to the House from
the Senate on the return of the pension bill
no point of order could be made against
the new legislation aud 1t would go
through,