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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
BADLY BATTERED CANDIDATE.
What They Did for Him at the Burlesque
Initiation Last Night Was Plenty.

A few more performances like the
"Burlesque Initiation" presented at
Metropolitan Hall last night might be
niurious-excessiye laughter may al
feet ones health.
The poor candidate for initiation,
like the dog with the kettle tied to
his tail, had a hard road to travel from
the time the curtain rose to the going
down of the same.
He ran the gauntlet of the spears,
the barrel-catacombs, the sloplng
plank and the greasy pole, but when
it came to the cremation scene he go5
to the end of his row. In full sight
of the audience he was crcmated-
burned up-but in few moments the
lively remains came tripping down the
central aisle of the hall as clipper as
If it had never been fired. The "Mul-
ligan Guards shot at THE candidate
with pistols and guns, but he spit the
bullets out Of his lungs, and went
calmly on.
After going through the mill for
some little time, he fell to the floor,
rasping for breath Mulligan Guard
Smith telephoned at once for GRAND
Surgeon Womble, and the surgeon
came sliding into the room ON 1--we
wire He pulled out his official ther-
mometer (three feet long) and took
the patients temperature. He then
gave him a two-pound package OF
Simpsons liver pills, pouring them
down his throat through a tin funnel;
then an alarm clock was turned loose
on the candidates. bosom. The surgeon
announced that the candidate had been
dosed with the wrong poison, and
a., al Stomach
After a few pulls at the pump tin
cups. glasses and most any old thing"
were taken from the candidate. At
last. after drawing out an egg-beater
and a oun-cleaner the source Of the
patients trouble was arrived at. 1t
was found to be copy of the Con
oressional Record" containing a speech
by Marion Butler. AS soon as this
came out, the candidate revived
The goat of the lodge-room, as real
as flesh and blood could make
him, was there in all his pugnacious
glory, and the way he tossed the can
didBte was a caution,
But it all was over after awhile-and
the curtain dropped with a dull thud.
These are the persons responsible
for the outrageous and inhuman
treatment of the candidate (who was
Mr.. Lonnie Lumsden):
J. j. Rogers, Grand Mogul; +. S.
Cheek, Vice Grand Mogul; j. j. Ber-
nard, Assistant Vice Grand Mogul; j.
s. Keith, Grand Recorder of Events; O.
L. Bailey, Grand Watch Dog of the
Treasury; i. A. Womble, Grand Sur
geon; c. G. Koonce, Grand Patriarch;
W. r. Kenneth, Grand Guardian; A. +.
Bowen, Grand Magician; 4. p. Smith,
Captain Mulligan Guards. Mulligan
Guards: j. NJ. Norwood, Hugh Parham,
j. n. McRary, w. Z. Belts; George H.
Glass, State Manager
The entertainments was for the bene-
fit of the Odd Fellows Orphans Home
at Goldsboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
Judge Robinson Signs Ills
Name 700 Times.
OYSTER CASES SETTLED
Costs in Pamlico County Cases
Nearly $4,000.
Suits Brought by the Solicitor Against
Oystermen for Entering Natural
OYSTER Beds--Decided Against the
Staircase Made up to Decide VINO
Shall Pay the Costs.

In Pamlico Superior court this week
the GOT oyster cases that have been on
the docket several years were disposed
of.
Mr.. F. M. Simmons, who had several
cases in Pamlico court this week. re-
turned home yesterday.
These 697 cases were all against oys-
termen for violations of the State laws
protecting the natural oyster beds III
the Eastern waters.
The cases came about in this way;
The legislature of 1891 authorized the
State Shell IRISH Commissioners TO 10
cate and determine the natural oyster
heds in the waters of Eastern North
Carolina. and provided that GROUNDS
not so declared natural oyster peas
should be open to entry, as other pup
lie lands. The legislature OF 1873 au-
thorized and directed the solicitors OF
the several districts, upon the affldaVl0
of five residents that a natural oyster
he'd had beeen entered under the hrst-
named act. to institute action IN the
name of the State against such gran
tee to vacate and set aside the grant
By authority of this act of the legls-
1at,ire of 1898. the solicitor instituted
697 cases in the superior court OF Pam
leo county
before these cases were called for
trial a similar case came up from HYDE
county in the Supreme court. Inc gu
preme court held that the grantees,
under the act of the legislature OF 1871,
ACQUIRED a vested right in the lands
covered by their grants; and held that
the act of 1898 was unconstitutional
in so far as it attempted to lnyalldate
said grants.
ITpon the authority of this decision
of the Supreme courts the solicitor en-
tered a non-suit in all the cases in
Pamlico county, and Judge Robinson
rendered Judgment against the State
for the costs.
The costs will amount to between
three and four thousand dollars.
This was probably the largest num-
her of cases ever on a docket in any
court in this State.
Judge Robinson mad TO sign his name
nearly seven hundred times. This is
certainly the largest number OF Judg-
ments ever signed by one judge at
single term of the court in North Car
lima.
But the case is not yet out of court.
The decision of Judge Robinson that
the State must pay the large costs of
these actions will not be allowed to
stand without a contest.
As soon as the judge rendered judg-
ment against the State, Solicitor
Leary. on behalf of the State, appeal
ed to the Supreme court. BY agree
ment a testcase was made up, and this
will be heard at the October term OF
the court.
Messrs. Simmons and Ward repre-
sent the parties to whom are due the
costs in these numerous suits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
POPUIISTS AGAINST RUSSELL
AND PRITCHARD.

Ex-State Senator A. G. Green, of
Wake, was in the city yesterday for the
first time since the Republican State
convention. Mr.. Green was elected IN
1890 to the State Senate rs a Democrat
and in 1892 was the Populist elector
in the Fourth District. He says the
Populists will not support Russell for
Governor, and no man who pretends
to believe in free silver can support
PritchaId after the miserable strad-
die he stands upon. Mr.. Green says
the Populists he has seen declare they
will vote for no man who will support
gold man for any position.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
HE GOT A PAIR.

rs this where they sell hcenses:"
asked a epish-lool<ing young man
as he sided into the office of the
Register of Deeds yesterday.
Mr.. Rogers informed him that was
the place where were issued the per-
mits that allowed lovers to be joined
together in the happy bonds OF matri-
mony.
"How much does they COST" the
country swain asked.
He was told that two shining 10 to 1
silver dollars was the necessary
amount.
''Wall, gimme pair" he said man
fully
And the Register put the documents
ia shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
WAKE FOREST COMMENCEMENT
Thirty-Cne Members of the Gradual
ing Glass.

Prof J. B. Carlyle, of Wake Forest
College, was here yesterday on his way
to Yadllin county to deliver the liter
airy address at the closing exercises of
Boonville Academy. He says the COM
ing commencement of Wake Forest
College promises to be one of the lar
gest in its history.
Monday, May 25th, viii be class day.
II. III. McLendon is president of the
class, j. ". Carlton, secretary; Il. G..
Rozier, orator; l. NJ. Meekins, prophet;
J. H. Gore, historian, and NJ. j. Dry,
poet.
Tuesday at 8:15 p. m: Rev w. L..
Wright, ID. D., of Richmond, will de-
liver the alumni address.
Wednesday morning at eleven, Rev
B. II. Carroll, ID. d., of Texas, one of
the most eloquent divines in the
Southern Baptist church, will deliver
the address before the literary socie-
ties.
Rev. B. L. Whitman, d. d., president
of Columbia University, Washington,
d. c., will preach the baccalaureate
sermon.
At one o'clock Wednesday afternoon
the alumni banquet will be held.
Thursday will be commencement
day proper. In the morning the ora
tons will be delivered by the gradual
ing class, and in the evening the annual
concert and social gathering will be
held.
The marshals are: Philomathesian,
Roscoe S. Dodd, chief; Carson L. Nc
Intosh, Humphrey B. Folk; Euzelian,
w. Turner Carstarphen, chief; w.
Horace Stillwell, William NJ. Stancel.
There are thirty-one members of the
class. Of these two are
from Raleigh; Thomas Henry Briggs
(B. Al, Willis Grandy Briggs, (B. Az.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
WHITE RlBBONERS TO MEET.
State Convention of the w. c. 7. u,
Meets at Raleigh June 9Th.

The local members of the w. G. i.
T., are making preparations to receive
the State convention of the org3niZa-
ton, which meets in this city June 5th.
The white ribboners" of Raleigh are
among the most faithful and enthu-
siastic in the State.
The official call is as follows:
Nearly year has passed since the
call went forth to the n. G. White Rib
bon Band to meet for conference and
strength in Charlotte. Since that time
the work has gone steadily forward. A
number Of new unions have been form
ed and doors for work have been open
ed on every hand. The temperance
sentiment is growing and there is
cause for great encouragement
This year Raleigh extends her hand
of fellowship, and says come, let us
reason together of ways and means to
rid our loved State of the accursed
thing. The time designated for con-
vention is June 9Th to 8th, 1896.
superintendent of departments
are requested to make full reports of
the work done. Each union is entitled
to send one delegate for every twenty
members and one delegate at large.
presidents of local unions are eX-
officio members of convention.
~ cordial invitation is hereby eX-
tended to all members of the w. C..
+. L. and to all friends of temperance
to be present. 1t is fitting that from
our State capital should go out such an
influence as shall keep
Zone equal temper of heroic hearts,
strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find and not to
yield"
M. f. CARTLAND, Pres't
&C. f. CRAVEN, Sec'y.
IN. L. MENDENHALL, Rec. Sec'y."
Miss Belle Kearney, the noted tenn
perance worker of Mississippi, will be
one of the most prominent white
ribboners'' at the meeting. OF her it
has been written:
ITO be well born is a great heritage
of good. Besides being of fine cultured
family, the father and mother of Miss
Kearney have long known that uplift
of soul and spirit that comes from
the friendship of God. Miss Kearney
was born near Vernon, Madison cOun-
ty, Mississippi. She was educated in
her native State and taught school sue
cessfully for six years.
'In 1889 she heard the call of God
to the work of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. This blessed or
ganization represented principles
that aroused her fullest allegiance and
most intense principles for the
establishment of which she was will
ing TO consecrate every talent of heart,
brain and soul.
"The women of the Mississippi w. c.
T. L. appreciated at once the value of
the service pledged by this enthusi-
astic young woman to Such degree
that she was Immediately appointed
State Superintendent of the Y work
and the L. T. LIS. She courageously
began her work, going upon the plat
form with the ease that comes from
the sense of a supreme need, and the
faith that Cad had sent her as His
messenger to quicken thought and en-
list helpers.
1.-TWO years after enlisting in the
service of her State w. G. T. u, Miss
kearney was made National Organizer
by the National Convention of the w.
c. T. T.. during its session in Boston.
Since then she has travelled wide
extent of country"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
IT'S ALL IN ENGLIsH's vALIsE.

The Greensboro Record says: prof.
English, recently nominated for Con-
gress in the Fourth district, was here
this morning.
asked il he would run, he said the
matter would be decided on Monday
next, pointing to his yalise, as if the
matter was boxed up to be opened on
that day.
But he has the bee in his bonnet;
if the Populists nominate him he will
run, and he wants them to do it. He
says there was dissatisfaction with
Representative Stroud! See?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
BTTCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price rs cents per box. For sale
by John Y. MacRae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
TT CUTS NO ICE.
What Well Known Republican Says of
the Endorsement of Pritchard.


THE endorsement of Pritchard for
United States Senator" said a we'll
known Republican yesterday, "by the
State Republican convention will not
affect the situation. 1t will not even
prejudice. the members of the Legis-
lature for or against Pritchard. That
convention is now seen in its true
light, and the manipulation of it all
was so potent that decent men are
not to be bound by any endorsement
received from such convention and
under such circumstances"
IF the Legislature is Republican"
he continued. ''the endorsement of
Pritchard by the State convention will
have absolutely no effect upon the
members of the Legislature when they
come to select a man to fill Pritch-
ards place. His action in the conven-
ton after ne had secured his personal
endorsement was enough to disgust
any fair-minded man. ] would let
you use my name but it would not be
judicious to print it right now.
expect to be a member of the next
Legislature; and if the Republicans are
so fortunate as to have majority in
that body l expect to cast my vote for
Oliver II. Dockery, of Richmond, for
United States Senator. l am not alone
in this, for | have talked the matter
over with other staunch Republicans,
and they agree with me. Only their
constituents can properly instruct
members of the Legislature, and it is
to be hoped that the members will
obey their instructions better than
did the delegates to the late Republi-
can State convention"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF RIVERS

Prof. j. A. Holmes, of the State
Geological Survey, was here yester-
day consulting Secretary Brewer, of
the State Department of Agriculture.
Prof Holmes and Prof. Myers are now
busily engaged in the work of guag-
ing the water-power of the larger riv-
ers of the State. Measurements have
been made of the volume of the Cape
Fear, Roanoke, Yadkin, Catawba and
French Broad rivers. This is done
at this particular season so as to get
the force of the rivers at flood-tide, the
spring freshets just now filling the
rivers to their highwater mark. This
spring has been the dryest for many
years, and the rivers have been lower
than at this season in any other year
recorded by the survey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
MRS. BARBEE DYING.

Mrs. Barbee, ISother of Messrs. f. b.
Barbee ana Claud b. Barbee, is dying
in Richmond, where she has been very
low for several months. She is with
her daughter, Mrs. &. ID. Rand, and a
telegram received to-day says that the
end is near. Mr.. +. b. Barbee left for
Richmond this afternoon via the South
ern railway at 4:10 4:10 O'Clock. Mr..
Claude Barbee will go tonight via the
Seaboard Airline Vestibule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23

Just now everybody is beginning to
take spring medicine. And it is a
good thing to do, provided you take
Simmons Liver Regulator-the best
spring medicine. It's sluggish liver
that clogs the system and makes bad
blood. A dose day of Simmons Liver
Regulator will make a new man out of
you, and a new woman too. Look for
the red Y on the package. 1t is Sim
mons Liver Regulator you want.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
AT WAKE FOREST COLLEGE,

On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Airline will sell excursion
tickets to Wake Forest and return at
rates named from the following points:
Raleigh, 20 cents; Henderson, $1.20;
Durham. $1.90; Weldon, $3.50; Char
loute, $3.50; Wilmington, $3.50. Tickets
to be sold May 22nd to 27th, inclusive,
final limit May both, 1896.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
FOR RENT.

Walters residence at Wake Forest
College, containing Is rooms. Large
grounds and excellent location. APP
ply to r. P. WALTERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
EsCr x s g.
ROC r s
Mr2.JOE PERSONS REMEDY,
Never Fails to cuye Whsa The
TraubIe Comes from the
Bioad-- -ScrOfuia Can be
Cured---Tho Cure is Perma-
nent.
nent.
Prescription druggists

l was three and half years of age.
and had been suffering from scrofuIE
for nearly twelve months. NY father
secured the aid of one of our best ply
slclans, who treated me about six
months without benefit. He then pro-
cured a bottle of Mrs. Joe Persons
Remedy, which we used in connection
with the Wash. After one weeks use
of the medicine, l began to improve,
and was soon entirely well. / am now
a strong and healthy boy of IS years
old, and have never been troubled with
the disease since. [ am very grateful
for what the Remedy has done for me,
and take great pleasure in recon-
mending it to all who are suffering
from that dreadful disease.
W. q. ALDRIDGE,
Pine Level, N. c., March %, 1894.
See what Capt. Edgerton says:
Goldsboro, N. c., March 81, 1896.
/ was an eyewitness of the terrible
suffering of the Aldridge child, whose
statement is given above. The family
lived just across the street from me at
that time, in the town Of Fremont, N.
c., and all he states in his card is true.
I am the one who ordered the Remedy
for the child, having read of some of its
wonderful cures, but none could be
more perfect than the one above re-
ported. J. B. EDGERTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
COMMENCEMENT STATE NORMAL
AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL,
GREENSBORO N g. NAY 1920

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway Company will sell roundtrip
tickets at the rate of $3.50. Tickets on
sale May 16 to 20, final limit May %.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
Gum Camphor

Tar Camphor and Moth Balls. All are
good-Some more suitable than others
for the work in hand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-23
Moths /!

These insects are very troublesome
and expensive and must be guarded
against at this season. We are selling
large quantities of
New-York tribune., 1896-11-01
LIVELY IN THE TENDERLOlN.
POLICE CALLED on TO RESTORE OHDhh
SEVERAL TIMES IN THE EVENING

There were lively times in the neighDornoon OF
rwentv-fourth-st and Broadway last night About
o'clock large truck stopped opposite IN" twenty
rour.h-s, entrance Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Pictures OF BRYAN and Sewan and American flags
we're the principal decorations. Big crowds were
colected by the music Of the band on the wagon
soon the sneakers at the tail end OF the truck began
10 talk free silver.
Across the street are the headquarters OF 'he
blaine Club. the Sound Money Democratic League
and the regular Republican District Organization
4 large crowd was attracted from the clubrooms
directly opposite and marched in body TO the
,ruck where they proceeded TO hoot AT the speakers
Captain Chapman. OF he Wcs; Thirie'h-st station.
r,.h -orty policemen marched 10 Twenty fourth 81;
and soon restored quiet, The Republicans secured a
n. ~ hacking cases and erected stand in front Of
the Blaine Cub and Mckinley and Hobar; meeting
was soon in progress Then the Bryanites paid their
respects by hootng down the Republicans. and the
police had more trouble.
One arrest resulted. Dr.. James West. of No. 30
East Th!rty-frst-st go; mixed up in one Of the
crowas and while Policeman Becker endeavorng
20 clear the street ne showed the doctor with his club
The doctor grew angry, and the result that he
was taken 10 the West Thrtiethst. station. He ad-
mtted later that he had made mistake. and that the
officer was no; 70 blame He was discharged.
Ahout O'Clock truckman named joseph kervery
came out from the Hotel BarihOdi with a ll,hORraph
OF Bryan in his uplifted hand and began TO make a
speech. A crowd surrounded him and then there was
New-York tribune., 1896-11-01

- d,apsd in bunting had been erected mere mere
ea.s q, stood four human figures one Oh '"e'''
anu v. AZ un 10 represent the Father OF MS Couh-
was srasssd In Colonial military costume anu
NY on, in powdered wig and three-corhereo
oeo"' ,h,s representation of George Washington
ma " the patriotic fervor OF the crown anu
a' ,s uhich found vent In cheer upon cheer :.
para afigv Of Lincoln dressed IN an iMitato ~ w
liVihe TORS costume. stood next 10 ann. ne
the strikinc thing about lincoins uIiue s..nS w..
NOS nnwiedy pair of cuffs, which were lar 700 700
was ar az 70 he contained in his coat sleeves ne
ahS' an old -fas honed stovepipe hat IN ms manu-.
neu Grants double stood at his lef uiesseu ~
GENE ~ the great Generals Army fatgue sun
a solii9evch hat Mckinley was represented %! the
ano acure wearing black frock coat. such as
lou' ,Wator uses when addressing a delegatioh OF
the '.y,ters In Canton, and held SILK nat IN MS
easTd The effect of all four figures was s'riKhe
and unique one
~. n, the most conspicuous features In yester-
,,s napnihcent demonstration was the hying OF
80 ahovc Broadway at Duane-st., when at
.o,ad watchers in all parts OF the city Inc Kites
,toh could easily be seen where no echo OF the
.o.rs that followed tho voters marching UP Sroao-
. could be heard were flown from the MUTUAL
poserve Building They were sent UP apout ~
and Noated In the breezes I'LL late IN the
q. a.mmoon L.. They furnished attractive dlspiay ol
aior in accord with the splendid drapercs WI Will ~
.oo old Broadway had worn ior tne idSt ga! y, ~
swo William A Eddy. Henry l. Alleh iviiS I'M S,,. .
Vv"rde,t and c. L. Duryea had charse Oh t"e u''
,laV
New-York tribune., 1896-11-01
NO LACK OF ARDOR IN THIS STATE.

PARADEs AND LAVISH DISPLAYS OF THE Ma
T1oNAL CoLoRs IN THE INTERIOR CITIES.
Buffalo oct. 3-By far the largest parade ever
seen In this city took place this afternoon, when
5000 advocates OF sound money. regardless Of
former party affiliations. marched In procession
through tho principal streets and passed In revie"
before the Mayor and ex-Meyors siatiorcd on tho
balcony Of the Tirt House The display or hags
general throughout the city.
watcrtowa. oct. sl-Watertown is respondent
with tho National colors to-day: There are few
houses or business places Wner" the American nag
IS not displayed.
Utica. oct. 3-There were not flags enough In
the Utica stores 10 supply the demf nd to-day.
Neither party has monopoly Of the colors. for
fagg are he seen In all parts or TIE cry ana
upon houses In which supporters OF All parties nvc
Hudson oct. 3l.-This city Is gayy decorated with
Am, rican flags to-day. The dcmonf' 'ra'on Is made
irrespective OF party. Democrats as well rs Re
publicans hav. joined In the patriotic display.
Saratoga oct. 81 (SpeciaD. Republicans and
Sound Money Democrats enthusiastically observed
Flag Dav. "Old Glory patroticnliv IN evi-
dence on substantially every building In Saratoga
Snrings Lithographs OF Mckinley and Hobart
.v.rvv,here ahounded Summeriike weather favored
the parade this afternoon. when .thoushnd- cro"dl
Broadwsv The procession was composed OF IN"
Wide Awakes OF 1850 Union veterans Repuhllcnn
clubs vl4ting ORGANIZATIONS. business men ana ct'-
zens generally. Supplemeniing tho parade. thou-
sands gathered In Convention Hall wher" No.
lis,enef 10 rousing addresses by Senator T.. T
New-York CITY. and Stanley Piummer. or Maine AZ
OF whom were heartily appnuded