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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
AN INTERESTING OCCASION.

One of the happiest events among
the little folks of Durham for long
while was the celebration Saturday af-
ternoon of the birthday Of Master An
gier and Miss Mary Duke at the ele-
giant home of Mr.. and Mrs. y N. Duke
on Chapel Hill street.
Cards had been issued to number
of their little friends, and they were
expected from to 5. They were there,
at least seventy-fve boys and girls, full
of fun and as jolly a set as ever assem-
bled. They were at once made TO feel
at home, and whether in the house OF
on the beautiful lawn, were happy as
big sunfiowers.
After delightful hour with games
and various innocent amusements, the
happy throng was invited into the din
ing-room, where every child loves to
go early and linger late. The decora-
tions were exquisite. In the center of
the room was square table. upon
which rested a large cake, banked
around with lovely roses and chrysan-
themums Each child left for home
with happy heart, bearing Japan
ese tea-cup a. q memento Of the occa-
sion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
VANCE DAY IN GRADED SCHOOL

The Durham Graded School is ever
first and foremost in every good work
and when it comes to honoring the inn
mortal Vance, it is sure to be on time
Yesterday yas Vance Day in that in
stitution. One of the most entertain
ing and instructive talks delivered in
the assembly hall at the Graded
school this term was the address Of
Prof Jerome Dowd, on yesterday
morning His subject was Zeb Vance.
The children were taught many val
liable lessons from the life of this
greatest son Of North Carolina. Prof.
Dowd knows how 10 talk to children.
Contributions were received for the
Vance Monument
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

A nice residence is being erected on
the road betwees the city and r. C..
Geer's.
morning, but it was anything but
beautiful
The mayor only had one case to
claim his attention yesterday morn,
ing Drunk and down, and the city
treasury is S. better of.
Mrs. Helen Woodward, of Virginia,
will give fine lecture in the court
house this afternoon at o'clock on
Health and Morals" for ladies only.
Charlie Hines, the barber at Hotel
Carolina, is not happy Some rascal
went into his till few nights since
and he is minus SIS.
There is talk OF another daily news
paper for Durham. 1t is not known
who the protector. of the new enter
prise are.
This morning the leg of Erasmus
Cox, who was Knocked off the railroad
Saturday morning, will be amputated.
His condition is notfat all favorable.
Thus far the Federal Court has SEN
fenced three persons to Durham coun-
ty Jail. Ed. Veasey, white, and Mas
ten Glenn and Rufus feathers, color
ed, go TO jail 20 days and pay fine OF
500 each.
A new dry house is being put in by
J. r. pinnix and company at their fac
tory on Watkins street. Increase OF
business renders this necessary. When
completed they will have the capacity
for ordering and packing $4,000
pounds of leaf tobacco daily.
The proprietors of the Morning Her
aid have purchased the Durham Re
corder, now published at Hillsboro,
and will move it back to Durham,
where it will be published after Jan
nary list. Mrs Fairbrother having dis
posed of the paper, has bought new
material and will begin the publication
of new paper out and out at Hills
boro.
Mr.. johnson Bane will give n guitar
recital in the courthouse Thursday
evening next under the auspices of the
Independent Hose Company, No 2. He
gives perfect limitations of the harp,
violin and cello in such a manner
as surprises everybody The per
Torrance will prove a wonder to all
who hear it, the evening will prove
delight to all, and they will have the
satisfaction of aiding a most worthy
cause.
There was lively attempt to break
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
We Do Not Claim

To be at present the M :.
gest thing In North Car ,
lima, although we hope TO
be, and expect 10 Be, it le
leading book-sellers Of
the State; but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
STATE DIsPESSARY PROFITS.
rhev Were $40, 900 Up To Dec 81,
with Sc les increasing.

COLUMBIA, 5. C., Dec. 0.-The re-
port of the State Liquor Commissioners
shows that the dispensary's profits up
to October 81, were $4,000 The as
sets of the concern now are $2Si,000,
and the liabilities about $4,000.
Over s11 900 was spent during the
quarter ending October 81 in maintain
ing the constabulary, and $4,000 was
realized from contraband liquors
seized.
There are now seyenty-hye retail
dispensaries in the State, and applica~
tons for the establishment of others
are pending. The sales show steady
increase: in August, $4,000; in Sep
tember, $4,000, and in October, Sill,
600 The increase continues, and
though night force has been put to
" york, il is scarcely able to supply the
demand.
The new Constitution, which goes
into effect December 81, provides that
the profits not now going to the muni-
cipalities and counties are to be
placed to the credit of the common
school fund
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11

jail yesterday morning just before day
which came near proving successful
In the two cells on the first floor We're
nine colored prisoners, and the iailer
left the cell doors open so that the
prisoners could go out in the corridor
to get water During the night they
had broken off the hinges of both
doors and when discovered were using
one of them as battering ram on the
outside door to corridor, But for this
timely discovery they would all have
made their escape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-11
MORTGAGE SALE.

By virtue of authority granted in nsr,
gage deed executed by A. G. CouncH ana
wife TO w. +. Utley, on the 2lst day of Feb
ruary, 1891, and recorded in book lis, page
463, Register of Deeds ONCE for Wake
county, will on Monday. the 10th day OF
December, 1890, at II o'clock m., sell nc tbs
county court house door, in the city of
Raleigh, n. c., 90 the highest bidder for
cash, the following piece or parcel of land,
described in said mortgage deed, situate In
White Oak township, Wake county, y. c.,
on the waters of White Oak Greek, adtotn-
ing the lands of @. A. UpehuFch, Seth
BrOadwell and others: beginning at n maple
of said Upchurch's corner, runs south 57A
poles TO "a sweet-gum in Broadweiis for
merly Ellis0 line, thence east Hlsz poles to
a stake at Broadwell's corner, thence north
5fM poles to a stake, thence north 80 degrees
west l42 poles to the beginning, containing
fifty acres, being the land conveyed 20 A.
c. Council by w. s. Mason by deed. dated
July 81, 1871, recorded in book y, Register Of
Deeds office for Wake county.
This November 18th, 1895
HERBERT +. NORRIS, Att'y.
w. F. UTLEY, Mortgage.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
The EditOr Entertained.

PHILAD eLPHIA PA, Dec. Is, '95.
A grand reception was rendered Ed
itcr John Mitchell, Jr,, Friday even
ing, 18th inst, at the residence of
Miss Alice Vann, 1925 Rodman st A
most enjoyable time was spent.
Games were INDUCED in after which
All present repaired to the dining-hall
below where a splendid repast was
served. Afterwards addresses were
delivered by Editor Mitchell. Lawyer
Murray, Rev. / G Jordan, Editor @.
j Perry and others
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon, ~
and Mrs. Fields, Miss Mary Harper
Miss Estelle Sydnor, Miss Sheridan,
Miss Grace Wing6eld, Miss Cora L.
Jackson, Miss Annie Blackwell, Miss
Annie Adams. Misses Annie and Mary
l.. WoOding of Danville, Va. Editor
@. ] Perry, Rev Jordan, Messrs. H
Willis, William Murray, Harvey Hall
John l.. Holmes. Lawyer Murray, DR.
Thomas, q. Goats, Custas Venir and
Prof. Dicks
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
WHERE TO BUY.
Business Mems Offers
SOME OF OUR ADVERTISERS Rs-OALL
AND SEE THEM.

Presants are being given away too.
and the children are delighted Cali
and see them. Messrs.
cAUDLE RoANE
opposite Foushee St on Broad St
have a apalatial establishment, and can
furnish the finest kind of suites at the
lowest prices. There is no need Of any
agitation about the time in which to
pay the money. Their terms are so
reasonable that you will only ask to
to have the goods. Call and see them
Their prices are way down and polite
attention given you. Messrs.
A. NJ. MEYER 4 BRO,
52S f. Broad St.. the reliable jewellers
are well know. For years they have
sold rings, canes, watches, silver-ware
etc, under a guarantee and at the low
est prices. Special discounts to organ
izations and churches and a big cut in
the prices to retail buyers. Call on
them and you will save money. Yes.
MEssRs. DABNEY 4 SAUNDERS
have made friends and saved the people
money Their shoes are advertisements
oftheir ability to do. Tf you desire
prompt attentic n and positive results
call on them. Third and Broad SITS
You cannot miss the place even If YOU
are anxious TO see, Mr..
WILLIAM DAFFRoN,
the original credit dealer whose clus
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28

year. with it's aches and pains, re-
member him. He has full line of
toilet supplies, etc. did not know
you saw Mr..
5. W. ROBINSON.
He is q we'll known citizen and his
business has grown steadily. When
you are sick and need to test tie me-
dicinal virtues of first-class alcoholic
medicine, call and see him. His wines
are very fine too. Messrs.
GEORGE Z. CRAWFORD co.,
have made such a fine record that it is
weH-nigh unnecessary 30 call your at
tention to them. You know when you
have a house TO rent, money to be col
lected or borrowed, real estate to be
purchased that there isno firm which
will serve you more promptly or be
more considerate of your interests
Mr.. Crawford and Mr. Pizzini are fav.
oyites and we divuige no secret in say
, ing so. Call and see them. Wen, Mr
d. o'sULLIvAN
has forged to the front in the sale oi
groceries. His prices have become
standard They all may yell and tall
but he lays low, quotes the prices and
sells the goods at a rate which makes
the customer smile. He's a genera
favorite. They all speak we'll of hin
because he saves them money. Cal
on him.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28

Rev. w. F. Grsbsm. the popular
pastor of the Fifth ST. Baptist Church
is too we'll known to the people of this
community TO need an introduction
here. AS pulpit ora or, he ranks
among the ablest in the state. AS mon
ey raising divine, he has few equal.
BY his skillful management and
magnetic power, the church OF which
he is the honored pastor, has reduced
it's debt from $4,000 to 5000.
He is beloved by his congregation.
His success has been OF a rare sort
and he has led his people both tempo
rally and spiritually.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
THE NEW BUILDING
Surprising Success.

w e present our readerG with 'scut'
OF the handsome building OF the Rich
mond Beneficial and Insurance Com
pany located at No. 72S n. End Street.
The success of this organization un-
der the leadership of President w. +.
Graham is phenomenal.
1t has until quite recently been conf
ming its operations to this city. tissue
cess is told elsewhere in these columns
MIR. John L. Taylor is secretary and
manager.
May prosperity continue to tighten
It's pathway. This organization GER
tainly deserves success.
The present. building is located in
jackson Wahd and although the COM
pany has been in existence, but short
time, it gives evidences of having
reached a substantial basis.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
CHURCH HILL NOTES.

Ordination services were held at the
4th Bapt- Church on Wednesday night
December 18th, 1895. The occa-
sion was the ordaining of our popu-
lar and most esteemed young brother,
Mr.. Percy j. Wallace, who has been
under the tutorsbip of Rev. l.. Payne
The services were grand and impress
sive and as this young aspirant has
been the first full-tiedged young minis
ter this church has ever sent forth, it
was scene never 60 be forgotten.
The house was filed almost to suf-
location yet the attention which they
paid to the addresses shows what any
one can-if they will.
In the pulpit were nearly all of the
most popular ministers of this city
and the rostrum was well filled by
many of the prominent deacons of the
different churches. At the head of
the middle aisle, facing the pulpit sat
our young and future minister, Percy
]. Wallace. The services commenced
at about $3.50 o'clock P. NJ, and The
master of ceremonies, Rev. Evans
Payne, gave brief address which was
afterwards by the first hymn given
out by Rev James II. Holmes of the
First Baptist Church after which
scripture reading by Rev d. L Cosby,
B. d prayer being delivered by Rev.
r Wells of the Ebenezer Baptist
Church
Rev. w. S. Christmas gave out the
second hymn, after which one of
Zion's greatest trumpeters, Rev. w.
f. Graham of the Fifth Street Baptist
Church stepped forward TO the altar.
and in glowing terms exhorted the
young aspirant to preach the gospel
fearlessly and boldly, regardless Of the
frowns and smiles of men The text
chosen was J )hn g 33 verse, and John
l.21: II verse. The theme selected
was "Life-giving food the ground
work of ministers" from which he
pointed out the varied and arduons
duties to be met with by ministers of
the gospel he also exhOrted Brother
Wallace to sweeten and SAVIOR his dif-
ferent sermons from time to time. and
| also enunciated the many classes of
men to be met with while engaged in
| his pastoral duties Rev Grahan's
sermon was concise. clear and forcibIe
and nothing more appropriate could
be delivered on such an important oc.
casion. 1t reflected great credit ,Ipon
not only himself and tie people over
whom he had the especial charge. hut
the whole race in general
The ordination prayer was delivered
by Rev y d Lewis. pastor of the 2nd
Baptist Church. which flowing from
the mouth of this eminent divine did
ample Justice TO tn occasion
The right hand of fellowship wa,
extended by Rev ". E Nash. pasto,
of the 3rd st. Bapt. Church and Rev
A. s Thomas of the Sharon Raptis
Church, who in few and we'll choseI
remarks delivered the "charpe. !" afte,
which the Rible was presented to PRO
Wallace by Rev. w. H White of tn,
Mt Carmel Baptist Church.
A handsome collection was taken III
which was in token of their esteem
and gratitude presented to, shi
young man and after giving out tn
last hymn. he stepped into the worl,
fnll-hedged as Reverend Percy J
} Wallace.
Rev P. j. Wallace has been caIIe,
TO the pastorate of the Shiloh Raptis
! Church of Yorktown. Va. We wis
him God speed and trust that he ma
do much good for the advancement O
the kingdom of God.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
DECLARES he WILL
KILL EDITOR MITCH
ELL.
On the Streets of Rich
mOnd.
MarabIe's Story Verified
A LaWIess Condition in
Lunenburg County.
THE INNOCENT WOMEN.
How They Spent Their Christmas.

In Solomon Marable's confession, he
says that David James Thompson.
white man killed Mrs. Lucy Jane Pol
lard of Lunenburg County and that he
told him to put the crime on Nary Alb
ernathy, Pokey Barnes and Mary
Barnes, and If he said anything else
than that he would kill him on first
sight
1t is said that David James Thomp-
son has been in this city (Richmond)
during the past ten Gays and while
eating oysters at the establishment of
Mr. ]. Montgomery, on Franklin
Street. near ~the old Market, the
subject OF the Lunenburg Case came
up. Some one asked what became Of
the white man who was implicated in
the case.
THREAT TO MURDER.
To this Thompson responded that he
was the man. After further conversa-
tion he said that he would kill Solo
mon Marable and John Mitchell on
sight. 1t was evident that he was an
CRY This verifies the part of Mara
ble's confession for that is what he is
quoted as saying he would do.
Editor John Mitchell, Jr's. Office is
at 8l4 E. Broad st. his residence at
q
.emies desiring to sea him can call at
either one of those addresses.
1t is presumed that Mr.. David
James Thompson did not at that time
have this information or he would
have taken advantage of the offer.
tbs suggested that when he calls on
any such mission as that however,
that he bring his coffin along with
him and few friends to put him into
it
Editor MitcheI's casket will have
been already ordered 1t will thus be
seen to what extent lawless white mer
will go
Liberal-minded white men can get
faint realization of the status of af
fairs in LunenbuPg County.
Gov O'Ferrall was we'll posted
when ne wrote what he did concerning
the condition of affairs in Lunenburl
County
VISIT TO THE JAIL.
A number of ladies visited the jai
on Christmas morning and carried
many delicacies to the innocent wo
men. They were overcome by thi
kindness and burst into tears
Later Editor John Mitchell, Jr.
stood before the iron grating and toll
them of the progress of the case thu
far
They have been hoping and waiting
They we're anxious to be relieved ant
reiterated their innocence.
Pokey told with some apprehensio
what her father. Joe Barnes had toll
her about David James Thompson
whom he said was in town few day
before.
A white gentleman had said tina
Thompson had said in a store o
Franklin ST., near the market that h
would kill Solomon Marahle and Ed
tor Mitchell on sight This was tn
same information which had been pre-
,Viously communicated to the PLANE
Office. The women were much wor
Fied about IL.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
READ! READlI READ!lI


RlcnmOuu DeneQclal ana Insurance
COMPANY of Richmond, Va, is an or
ganization chartered under the laws
OF Virginia for the express purpose of
helplng the sick and paying q benefit
At she death of it's members. You
have 10 meeting TO attend; you have
no lines &c pay; no taxation to be
made; no one TO insult and wound
your feelings in attendance upon
meetings, and many other unpleasant
and Objectionable features in the his
tory of other organizations are avoid :
ed by joining this Co npany.
Persons of good health between the
ages Of % months and 90 years are ad-
mltted to membership.
A~ Below, you will find our table
OF rates and the conditions upon which
benefits are paid:
Weekly Premiums, 5, 10, Is, 20, %,
80 cents.
Sick Benefits, Death Benefits,
$3.50 $I6 90
S26 30 90
400 40 90
475 90 90
525 500
600 1900
Conditions of Payment of the above
benefits After 3 membership Of 1C
weeks and before 8 months, one-fourth
will be paid. After months and be-
fore months, one-half. After {
months and before u months, three
fourths; and after u months, the full
amount will be paid. The Company
pays $500 for sickness in confinement
Can you find anything better? No
tice below.
Since July I6, 1894 we have issued
Five Thousand Seven Hundred ano
Twenty-one (5721) Policies in the cit,
of Richmond, which shows that oul
home people are receiving us will
open arms; we have paid in IA month,
94O sick claims, thus averaging 9,
claims per month, also 81 death claim.
in the same length of time.
/ If the above, friends, is satisfactory
| give our agents when they call you
application. They are polite, respect
full and diligent and will do right b,
you in carrying out the orders of tn
Company.
Respectfully,
RICHMOND BENEFICIAL
INSURANCE COMPANY. Beneficial Hal
728 North 2nd St.. Richmond, Va.
Officers President, Rev w. +
A NlCC-L IC5l0CnJ, " d OuIl
ningham Treasurer, A 7. Grimes
Secretary and Manager, John T. Tay
| lor.
Directors j. J. Carter, G. @. viii
liams, P. A. Martin, A. I Grimes, I
f Johnson, W. B. Cunningham, A F
Hawkins, w. F Graham. John T. Tay
lor.
| E- Societies desiring Lodge Room
can apply at the OfEice-First floor.
ATTENTION.
Our friends should remember ths
this Company has only one name ths
is the Richmond Beneficial and Insul
ance Company, now conducting bus
ness in their own building, 72s Mort
2nd Street.
REV. W. F. GRAHAM, President,
JOHN 7 TAYLOR, Sec'y and Manage
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28
PERSONALS & BRIEFS.

- Mrs Lizzie Lawson of Halifax
Co., Va, called on us.
Mir James E. Chick of King VIII
liam Co. called on us.
MIR. Lewis P. Winston of Wash
.ington called on US.
MIR. n d. Brown of Tunstall, Va.
called on US this week.
Mr. A. NJ. Holmes of Clayville,
Powhatan Co., called on US.
-Ex-SheriH Andrew Williams of
Hampton, Va, called on us.
Mr. J. E spradly and Mr. J. A.
Williamson of Waverly. Va, called on
us.
Mr.. w. J. Ferguson, formerly of
this city but now OF New York is in the
"Reverend Joseph Gilpin of Cart
wright's Wharf, Nansemond, Co., call
ed on us.
Mr.. w G. Wilson and Mr.. H
Randolph of Lincoln University call
ed on US.
Mrs. G. H. Baker Of 517s st. James
st. is confined 70 her bed but is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Mary Meade of N. Ninth
St., who has been sick for some weeks
is improving.
Mr.. Samuel Bailey of Newport.
r. l., is in the city to spend the holi-
days, at 507 w. Grace st.
-Mrs Louisa Smith OF Arvonia,
Va, sends her subscription and is
rough on Rev. Brownies grab.
Mr.. John G. Lertwich of Mont
gomery, Ala, has announced himself
a candidate for the chairman of the
Republican State Executive Commit
tee.
MIR. and Mrs. Lemuel Bright of
Norfolk, Va, are in the city, the
guests OF Mrs. A. w. Hunton, 807 N.
8rd st.
Deputy Grand Chancellor M. d.
MeekinS, who is also Inspector Gener-
al, U. r., K. of P, called on US this
week.
--Messrs. j. H. Spiller, J. P. Car
ter and Z. ID Johns called on US They
We're attending the Grand Lodge of
Masons.
Mr.. T. L. Gullins of New York
who has been attending his mothers
funeral at EdentoD, n. e., called on
US in company with his brother, Rev.
w. r. Gullins.
We have received most encour-
aging letter frDm Mr.. Shadrack Will
son of Norfolk. He is severe on Rev.
Brownies Grab.
Mr. Andrew Williams was much
disguised at the boycott of the PLANET
ordered by Rev. Browne and gave US
his subscription.
--Rev. A. Boykin, General Mis-
sionary and agent for an Industrial
school at Cherriton on the Eastern
Shore called on US.
We return thanks for the invita-
tion received to attend the Memorial
Exercises of the late DR.. Daniel Bar
clay Williams, Friday Dec. 21, 1895,
Lynchburg, Va.
We return thanks for the invi-
ltation received to attend the marriage
of Miss Bertha Robinson to Mr.. w.
/ Henry Jones. Thursday Evening, Dee.
10, 1895, at o'clock, at her residence
5O3 n. 18th ST., Richmond, Va.
Rev. Walter H. Brooks, d. D., of
Washington, d. O., passed through the
city Saturday afternoon on his way
nome, aiIef naVlng lecLureO on lem .
perance, +" Thursday night at Hampton,
Va. The Doctor is looking we'll.
James A. Chiles Esq, now OF
Lexington, Ky, but formerly of this
city has succeeded in getting a suspen-
sion of the sentence OF death in the
case of Henry Smith convicted of rape
In this he was assisted by J. W.
Schooler. We are pleased to note that
this brilliant attorney is making such
fine record on the soil Of old Ken.
tucky.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-28

ter of stores and large purchases have
enabled him to meet the competition.
Call for Mr.. Daffron. He is as lively
and as young as ever In business and
viii satisfy you, even though you have
not much money Call and see him.
There was no need of any hurry. Mr..
s. J. eILPIN
is constantly getting in large supplies
OF shoes for his steadily increasing
trade. Being a practical shoemaker,
he sells only those warranted to wear
we'll and by that means return to the
purchaser the money paid for them.
Call and see him.
1t won't do to wait to make up your
mind, for it's as plain as day that
THE JEFFERSON ART GALLERY
makes the finest photographs. If you
esire to send a friend a present, have
the picture made at once They have
just completed a magnificent life-sizs
portrait of the late Prof ID. b Will
liams, A. M All kinds of fine, artts
tic work done. Pictures enlarged
Satisfaction guaranteed Have vos
been in there You'll find it a pal
ace. There ls Mr.
EJ CRANE,
the jeweller, who will repair you
watch or clock. He is polite anC
obliging. Ii you desire anything il
his line, call on him Yes, Messrs
DABNEY AND SAUNDERS.
are well-known and will afford yol
satisfaction in footwear. If yol
would save money. call on them. Yol
know the place and they have a stoc
of goods which is guaranteed to Civ
satisfaction. Call on them, 3rd an
Broad SITS. Dr.
THOMAS W LEONARD.
is too well-known to need further rel
erence here. During the incomin