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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
DID DAN YOUNG PROMISE

That he Would Appoint a Negro I'm his
Office if Elected ? If so, is Jim Y DUNG
to be the Man or is he 10 Name the
| Man?
The most interesting as well as the
most bitter political discussion going on
in the State now is between the two
papers edited by negroes in Raleigh. The
Gazette is published by James II. Young,
W. S. Mitchell and A. J. Rogers. II
supports Fusion and is edited by Jim
Young, Wakes Representative Its com
petitor is the State Republican pub
lished by John H. Williamson. Ed. John
son and H. S. Christmas. 1t opposes
Fusion, and advocates a keep-ln-t the
middle-of the road policy for the colored
Republicans. These papers every week
contain choice criticisms Of each other.
They are at present at war over matter
that interests all the people of the conn.
ty, because Dan. II. Young Is Clelk "f
Wake Superior Court The STATE jte
publican states Clerk Young said he was
''ready to appoint coiored man clerk III
his office, if the colored men would agree
upon some competent man to fill the
position" The Republican goes on to
say that Jas Fl. Young went to Mr..
Young ard said that he must not ap-
point any c9lored man in this county to
that position, except Frank Debnam or
himself"
Replying, Jas. Fl. Young says, in the
Gazette, that he has never spoken to
Clerk Young about putting Frank Deb
nam in his office in his life, and as proof
publishes the following letter:
RALEIGH, N. c., July 80, 1895.
HON. J. II. Young, Editor Gazette.
Dear Sir Having seen an article in
the State Republican in which it is stat
ed that soon after the election indicat-
ed willingness to give employment to
some cOlored man as soon as our cOlOred
friends could agree upon some one, and
that it is reported that you came to me
and demanded that no one be given en-
ployment except Mr.. Frank Debnam or
yourself-the article in question does
you injustice from the fact that you
never made any demands or suggestions
to me whatever in regard to the matter
and have never mentioned Mr.. DGbnams
name II connection with the matter.
have had two or three conversations
with you on the subject, in which | ex-
pressed a desire to do something for our
colored friends, you at the same time ex-
pressing the wish that might be able to
DO something for them, but never upon
any occasion have You made any de-
mand, or even made a suggestion III IA
vor of any particular person.
Very respectfully.
D. II. YOUNG.
The people would like to know whether
go. H. Young is going to appoint ne
gro as clerk in his Office to please "Hon.
Jas. Fl. Young" or is he going to eyade
carrying out the promise by securing q
''for our colored friends to agree" II
he does not want to appoint negro, he
can easily prevent agreement!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
EN- bezxied "a Counterfeit Dollar.

Constable Upchurch was serving sum-
mons in unique embezzlement case
yesterday. The case will be heard before
Justice Roberts on Monday morning
next.
1t seems that some weeks ago Dan
Chavis, hack driver, was sent into the
depot the purchase ticket for woman
whom he had brought In his hack. When
he offered the dollar, which he had re-
ceived for that purposed TO ticket agent
Mitchell, the latter refused to accept 1t,
on the ground that the coin was counter
felt. The woman bought q ticket and
then told Chavis to return the dollar to a
Mr.. Duke, whom she said she obtained
it from. Duke told Chavis he knew
nothing about the coin.
Several days ago the woman returned
and demanded dollar of Ohavis. 1t
was not forthcoming and 30 she had him
indicted for enlightenment. Now Chavit
is to attempt to show that the case can
not be embezzlement, as the money
given him was neither sound MOI
s'honest," but emphatically IN. G."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
"MUcH ADO ABOUT NOTHING -
A General Fire larm and Much Run
ming of People About a Burning Ash

A General Fire Alarm and Much Rum
ming of People About a Burning Ash
Box.
At 1856 last night a fire alarm was
rung in from box No. 81, and few
minutes later the city was reused by a
general alarm.
The various fire engines and hose reels
turned out in force, people rushed from
stores and the streets to follow them, ex-
element ran high and the streets over
flowed with humanity, rushing wildly
for the scene of what every one thought
was destructive fire.
sand out in the back yard of Mr.. j. D..
Riggan's lot, on East Hargett street, a
diminutive ash box sent up one or two
spasmodic flashes of flame, and sue
cumbed ingloriously on the application
of half bucket of water.
The firemen and the crowd strolled
solemnly into the yard; they kicked over
the slightly charred box and departed,
the crowd in mirth, the firemen grum-
bling somewhat.
But when the excitement was over
much cooling beer was sold.
The man who turned in the alarm
turned up missing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
DOWN WENT THE MULES.
A Street Car and Team COllide.-and
the "Juiceo Conquered the kickers.

the 'sJuice" Conquered the kickers.
Ned Stamford, the colored man who
drives a wagon for Mr.. Jack Bashford,
had an experience yesterday morning
which he will long remember. Ne car
ries bad scalp wound as memento
and Mr.. Jack Bashford may lose val
liable mule.
The accident happened on Hillsboro
street, just at the intersection Of that
thoroughfare with Boylan Avenue. To
the long wagon was hitched fine pair
of mules, aud, sitting across the pole
was Stamford, almost nodding, as the
wagon rolled merrily along. But down
Hillsboro street came summer car num-
Der three, and it rapidly overhauled the
easy going wagon.
When the car, coming suddenly from
behind, was abreast the wagon, the
mules, startled by the sound, turned
suddenly to the left, throwing them
selves and the front Of the wagon across
the track
1t all happened more quickly than
thought. In the street sat the dazed
driver, his head bleeding, while up
against the dash board of the then sta
tionary car struggled a pair of badly
frightened, but worse tangled up mules
1t was some time before they could be
extricated, and when this was accom-
plished one of them was found to be so
badly injured about the leg that it is
doubtful if it will be of further use
Standford's injuries were slight and the
car came from the scrimmsge, smiling.
The matter was reported at police head
quarters and officer Upchurch sent to
investigate. Twas a simon pure acct
dent, though; no one to blame.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
Is Senator Jarvis Candidate for Cow
ernOr !--A Joke That May be More
Than Joke--Probabie Candidates.

'In naming the probable candidates
for Governor at Greensboro, Governor
Jarvis omitted two of the most promi-
nent," said a well posted politician yes
terday. "Modesty forbade him to men
ton himself, but if all hear is true,
'Barkis is willin''
Recently at Morehead," continued
the gentleman, Senator Jarvis APP
preached Mr. Julian S. Carr, who was
surrounded by some friends and said:
Julie, want to know whether you are
working for the nomination for Cover
uor, and if you are candidate for the
nomination.
"Mr. Carr said he was not candi-
date for the nomination and was not
trying to secure it." Then Senator
Jarvis said, 'I'll say 60 you, julie, what
Judge Settle once said to Gov. Holden.
1t was shortly before the time that the
Republicans were to elect a United
States Senator. Judge Settle wanted to
be elected, bat he was afraid of Holden
and SO one morning he went into the
Governors office and said:
Governor, are you candidate for
the Senator
No. said the Governor, without re-
Fiction.
'Then l am, said Judge Settle, and
with that he walked out. Senator Jar
Wis said no more, but he, Mr. Carr, and
the others laughed heartily at the joke.
Was it more than joker"
The NEWS AND OBSERVER reporter said
to the politician, ''But you said that in
naming the probable candidates for Gov
ernor that Senator Jarvis omitted two.
Who was the other one Modesty might
forbid him to speak of himself. but who
was the probable candidate omitted ~
"Why Lieutenant Governor Dough
ton. l am surprised at the omission.
would have thought it was mistake IN
the reporter, but three papers published
the interview, and they all say that Sen
ator Jarvis mentioned only Tom Mason,
julie Carr, Lee Overman, Bob Glenn and
The Davidson. Of course the Senator
was probably speaking off-hand, but
am surprised that In the most cursoIy
naming of the probable candidates the
Lieutenant Governor was omitted. / dc
not know that he will be candidate, but
if he should enter the race he will bt
certain to command big vote"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
TUATLAND IN ILLINOIS.
How the Morehead Heirs Have a
Claim ON Many Valuable Acres.


Several DAYS ago mention was made o
| the fact that there was probability o.
the heirs of the Mary Smith Morehea(
estate coming into possession of lot o
valuable land situated in Illinois anC
lived upon at present by parties whC
have for years been in undlsputed pos
session, and who doubtless thought tina
there was no possible flaw in their titles
to it. The news was vague; now a re
porter knows some additional facts tina
are curious and of interest.
The land under dispute is situated IL
Adams, Madison, Pike, Montgomery
McDonaugh, Warren, Peoria, Calhoun
Mercer, Schuyler, Hancock, Knox
Henry, Stork, Bencaed, Henderson anc
Fulton. Some of the land is known as
the Military Bounty Tract"
The original holder of the land was
Richard Smith, who died in Raleigh
October 18th, 1853. Prior to his .deatf
he had sold a portion of the lands and
after his death, his widow, Mrs. Penelope
Smith and his dauther, Miss Mary a.
Smith sold the remainder. In 1855 the
Supreme court of North Carolina con
strued the will of Richard Smith to mean
that his widow and daughter had nc
right to sell the land. (Sec. 47th, N. O.
Report, page 327, Winder VS.. Smith
But the viii construed, the matter seem
ed to drop. The land had been sold, q
considerable portion of it to Henry NJ.
Bogges and Robert Holloway, Of Quincy,
Illinois, and some of it to Silus T. Green,
of Richmond, Ky,
And so for forty years these people
have lived en- and improved the lands,
thinking themselves secure in their title.
But now there is at least a strong doubt
as to whether or not they are in lawful
possession of the lands. This is how
the case came up and the matter stands
at present.
Some of the holders of the land
wished to sell. The real estate agents
who were conducting the matter natur-
ally looked into the titles, and the flaw
was discovered. Then several weeks age
turned up here Mr., Oris Turner, OF
Quincy, Ill. His purpose in coming is
TO induce the heirs, or some of them, OF
the late Mary Smith, Morehead, to in
vest him with powers of attorney and
bring suit for the recovery of the land.
The gentleman is now in the country, il
is said, interviewing some of the heirs.
Turner is reported 10 have said that the
property involved is worth at least two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
1t is understood that the heirs of the
Morehead estate will not bring suit. II
they did it would be long and tedious
legal fight. The will would have to be
again construed by the Illinois courts,
and in addition the laws of that State
allow the holder of land of defective title
the value of improvements made upon it.
Mr.. Turner, however, evidently thinks
there is something in the case for the
Morehead heirs, if they take advantage
of it, and, incidentally, something also
for Mr.. Turner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
N. C. EXHIBITS AT ATLANTA.
Government to Use Part of the Mu.
scum Exhibit.

The Committee Decides to Permit the
Government to Use Part of the Mu-
scum Exhibit.
Yesterday morning the committee
which has been IN session several days.
considering whether or not the govern
ment should be allowed to transport
portion of the exhibits at the State
Museum to Atlanta, reached a unani-
NOUS decision. The sense of the COM
mittee is that the government be al
lowed to do so.
The gentlemen composing the COM
mittee were Col. W. f. Green, Senator
J. M. Mewborne, Commissioner Patter-
son, DR.. Fl. B. Battle and Secretary T.
K. Bruner.
Mr.. Bruner, when seen yesterday, ex-
planned the purpose of the government
in asking for the exhibits and what por-
ton of it was wanted. The specimens
are not to compose a North Carolina
exhibit, in the strictest sense, but are to
| augment the national exhibit at the Elk
position. The government will make at
| the Exhibition a scientific classification
of the minerals Of the Appalachian sys-
tenn; there are some valuable specimens
| in the North Carolina museum, and ii
is the power to transport and exhibit
these that the government asked.
| Mr.. Bruner said that fne committee
acted as. unit, aud wishes this fact EN-
phasized TO correct statement in yes
terday mornings paper which might
posslbl1 reflect on Ex-senator New
4 D0rneA stand or Intention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
German at PittsbOrO.
special to the News and Observer.

Special to the News and Observer.
PITTsBoRo, N. O., Aug. 3.
A delightful german was given here
last evening to visiting young ladies.
Mr.. Arthur London led and the follow
ing couples participated Miss Nellie
Haigh with Mr. F. @. Poe; Miss Mamie
Haigh with Mr. A. Fl. London; Miss
Ella Peay with Mr.. Jacob Thompson;
Miss Annie Peay with Mr.. q. N. Lon
don; Miss Lucy London with Mr.. F. O.
Williams; Miss Bessie Virgins with Mr..
W. II. Lippitt; Miss Augusta Virgins
with Mr.. Frank London; Miss Berta
Harris with Mr.. j. M. Leach; Miss Emma
Taylor with DR.. Ihrie; Miss Julia Partin
with Mr.. Mcdowell; Miss Bessie Hinkle
with Mr.. @. L. Lindsay; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. A. London, Jr DR.. and Mrs ]. Fl.
London, Miss Gertrude Bush, Raleigh,
with Mr.. Ihrie.
Chaperones- Mrs. W. L. London, Mrs.
J. n. Leach, Mrs. Henry Almond Lon
don.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
The TniIors, Strike Ended.

New YORK, Aug. 3.-Just at midnight
the six days strike of the Brotherhood
of Tailors was declared off. A commit
tee representing the United Garment
Workers of America and Secretary
B. Witkowski, of the Contractors
Association, met by appointment
in the Astor House, where the
representatives of the Contractors As
ISOLATION, after an investigation of the
books containing the names of the con
tractors who had yielded to the demands
of the strikers, formally declared the
strike off and acknowledged the victory
of the United Garment Workers over the
contractors
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
All Quiet at Soda Springs.
CUBAN INSURGENTS DEFEATED
Gen. Campos Has Left Santiago de
Cuba for BaTaCOa.

Gen. Campos Has Lett Santiago de
Cuba for RaracOa.
HAVANA, Aug 3.--Oa the plantation
of San Cayetano, near Natanzas, de
tachmeut Of guerillas recently surprised
an insurgent band and captured four
prisoners, four horses, rifles and ma
chetes.
A detachment composed of civil guards
and soldiers from the Pavia regiment has
surprised a number of insurgents on q
farm near Remedies. The troops cap
tured four prisoners.
a skirmish between the troops and the
insurgents has taken place near Colon,
in the Matanzas district. The insur-
gents numbered fifty men, and after q
short exchange of shots they were dis
persed into small groups, leaving two
killed upon the field. The troops also
captured two prisoners and quantity Of
provisions.
The insurgents, on July %, made al
attack upon Yara Its garrison of &c
men made a gallant defense and the in
surgents at night, retired with their
dead and wounded.
Telegraphie communication beyond
the Province of Matanzas is interrupted
Captain General Martinez de CampoS
leaves Santiago de Cuba to-day fol
Baracoa
The insurgents commander, Suarez
has issued an order prohibiting the
country people from carrying products
into the city Of Santa Clara.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
Raleigh. Healthy.

During July there were in this city 20
white births; males 8, females Il; and 10
colored births, males Z, females 8; total
80. There were 80 deaths. OF these 10
were of white and Is Of colored. Twelve
were under years of age and 2 over 20
years Of age. The causes OF death were;
Remittent fever /, entero colitis 1, intes
final catarrh /, malarial fever Q, tetanus
/, meningitis 2, pneumonia /. inanition
2, typhoid fever /, acute dysentery 2,
consumption 4, premature birth /, apo
plexy 1, teething /, asthma 1, bilious
fever /, heart disease 4, not stated 8.
Officer Sale says four cases of typhoid
fever and one case of scarlet fever were
reported during the month. He has
completed house to house inspection OF
the city and visited $500 houses, makes
favorable report and says that the
health of the city was never better in
July.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
American Pharmacists.

Mr.. William Simpson, President of
the American Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton. has issued circular letter to the
druggists of North Carolina and the
South urging large attendance at the
Denver meeting. The compliment paid
North Carolina in the selection of its
President should induce larger attend
ance than ever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
That Tired Feeling

Is a common complaint and it is dan
gerous symptom. 1t means that the sys
tenn is debiIitated because of impure
blood, and in this condition it is espe-
cially liable to attacks of disease. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the remedy for this con-
dition, and also for that weakness which
prevails at the change of season, climate
or life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
Special Rates to Denver, Colo, via
8. A. l..

On account OF the forty-third meeting
of the American Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton at Denver, Colo, August 14th to
21st, the Seaboard Airline will sell
tickets to Colorado Springs, Pueblo, or
Denver, at the rate Of one first class fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale Au-
gust 10th and 18th, with final limit for
the return trip August 28th.
An unusual opportunity is afforded
for a trip to the great Rockies" at a
small cost for the rouQ trip.
Special aIrangemS have been made
for all who desire/ AXE this delightful
trip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
Negro Wheelmen win Organize.

CLEVELAND, o, Aug. 3.--As result
of legislation adopted some time ago by
the league of American Wheelman ex
Guiding the negro from membership in
the league, a national organization OF
cOlored wheelmen may soon be organ
lied
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
BuIgarIa's Throne Goes Begging.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 3.--The organ
of the Russian sympathizers here sug-
gests that in view of the possible abdica-
ton of Prince Ferdinand, of Bulgaria,
Prince George, Of Greece, may be invited
to the throne
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
The History Not to be Written Now
Charity and Children.

Charity and Children.
Many letters expressing astonishment,
anger, indignation, regret &c, have
come to me during the last few days.
am grateful for all kind expressions; but
somehow do not feel any cali to write
the history of recent events. The beau
tifUl story Of Joseph was written long af
ter his death The song Of the anger Of
Achilles was not surg till long after
Briseis bad forgotten him. In due time
a truthful history Of Thomasgille Or
phanage will be written.
J. Fl. MILLS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
WANTED.
Buffalo LithiA Spri
HOTEL NOW cps

Parties proposing to visit there from Raj.
eigh are advised to purchase straight tick
cts as far as Durham and there buy round
trip tickets over the Lynchburg and Dur
ham Railroad via Denniston, as this route
is about five hours quicker than the South
ern Railroad via Jetfress. Leaving
Raleigh at sos a. m. and coming over
the route advised you reach the Springs
at 1l4o a. IN.
W. b. BISHOP, Manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
Roanoke Colony Memorial Association

The second annual meeting of the Ro-
anoke Colony Memorial Association will
be held at Nag's Head on August 18th,
the anniversary of the birth of Virginia
Dare. All stockholders are urged to be
present either in n son or by proxy.
W. S. BAssETT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
THE INDIAN TROUBLE OVER.
The Red Men Now on Their Way Back
to the Reservation.

WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug 3-The fol-
lowing dispatch was received at the War
Department to-day from Gen. Cop
pinger's headquarters at Omaha: "All
quiet at Jackson's Hole. Two scouting
parties were sent out yesterday, one
to the northeast about Buffalo
Forks, and one southeast to Ho-
back river. Che company of Bris-
by's battalion, Eighth Infantry, has been
sent to the river for the protection of
citizens. The acting Indian agent at
Fort Hall reservation reported 1874 In
dams were camped four miles east of
Soda Springs and 200 at the outlet of
Gray's Lake, in Idaho, all claiming to be
on their way back to the reservations.
The acting Indian agent says the trouble
is about over"
Strength OF the Indians.
DENVER, Col, Aug. "a News special
from Lander, Wyo., says: J. Wilmarth
and TIE other Colorado prOspectOrs have
arrived from Jackson's Hole. Night
before last, Wilmarth counted seventeen
camp fires which seemed to occupy the
entire rim of the basin. At some
of these fires he judged that there
were small parties ct thirty to forty
aud others of one buldred or more.
The settlers thought that the bands in
the mountains would concentrate in
Hoback Canon, and there dictate the
terms to the army. This confirms the
report of the strength of the Indians.
They are reported to be gathering sup
plies and taking them to the point.
Everything indicates stubborn resist
ance to the military.
All Quiet at Soda Springs.
DENVER, Col. Aug. ga News spec
ial from Pocatello, Idaho, says: The sit
uation at Soda Springs is very quiet and
the white people are preparing to return
to their homes. About $50 Bannocks,
who were at Madison, passed Soda
Springs going with great speed towards
Fort Hall reservation. 1t is the impress
sion that the Indians received news of
the troops coming into the Hole and are
guarding themselves and are more scared
than the whites.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04
BASEBALL yesterday.

At Pittsburg r. b. Z.
Pttsburg, O200 0O2 b. 5 2
Cleveland 0 10 COZ O. 2
Batteries: Hawley and Merritt Cuppy
and thinner.
At Chicago: Il. H. f.
Chicago, 0 o. 100 E. u 2
st. Louis, o 0 0 o O. o 2
Batteries: Uutchins and Kittredge;
Breitenstein, Miller and Kissinger.
Al Baltimore: It. II. Z.
Bal timoTe, 0 0 0 0 0 ~ 0
Washington, o % o 0 0 0 o o. 0
Batteries: Mcmahon and Robinson; An
derson and Mcclure.
At Louisyille r. H. Z.
Louisville, 420 900 o. u /
Cincinnati, 20 0 q 0 o 0 O. +
Batteries: weighing and Warner; Rhines
and Vaughn
At New York r. Il. f.
New York, 02 / 0 90 O. 6
Brooklyn, 3 % 0 o *-l3 10 2
Batteries: Meekin, German and Farrell;
Kennedy and Daily.
At Boston: r. II. z.
Boston, o 0 ~
Philadelphia, 1901 / % /
Batteries: Stivetts and CANCEL; McGill,
Beam aud Grady.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04

Now see that your blood is pure
Good health follows the use of Hood;
Sarsaparilla which is the one great blood
purifier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04

HOODS PILLS act easily, yet promptly
and efficiently on the bowels and liver
Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-04

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Iue.
RiliOusness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.