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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
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Mother.in.law-IIow are ron two
coming on?
Observation-Disclosures ma. We
never quarrel.
HAS he given up drinking and smoi<
ng as he promisedTs
mo, ma, bud he has taught me hos
V drink and smoke s-Texas Siftinrx
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Money Lost.

We lost money on Main street yester.
day when We sold thst valuable lot for a
song. However. that does not phase
us. as We have some more lett that IL
more than dirt cheap. We can be found
q 7o5 West Main street
cHas TAYLOR 4 20.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

On account Of the commencement ex.
ercis, University Of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, n. G., May 5rst 10 June
ord, the Southern Railway company will
sell tickets to Chapel Till and return a.
rate Of rs cents. Tickets on sale MAY
2yih 10 June 3rd, with final limit June
9Th I. A. WHITE.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

Rice 10 mot mentioned 10 the old
Testament, snd only ence or twice 10
the Taimud; Il Il not found Ia Egytisn
tombs 1t date prior 70 n G 500
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
sund.r rlrs Ia IInrIll..

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, May is.-Firs Al
Waldo, Fla.. yesterday destroyes ths
warehouse Of Williams & CO.. and sew.
sral other buildings. The loss amounts
70 $4,000, with no insurance save or
Williams a Co.'S stock. J
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Dor Rent.

A convenient S room cottage on Hun,
sttfst. Apply ". N. MUsE,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

Between Durham and Henderson, orfolk
Richmond, ashington, baltimore, hiladel
phta and New York, an Boston; also Raleigh
Charlotte eniimington, Monroe, chester, Green
wood, Ath 5, Atlanta and all points South aud
West
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

7'''.- = ----- $780, :
The morning times., 1896-12-08
How a Judge Disposed of a Case in
Spite of an Obstinate Jury.


In the attorneys room in the supreme
court in Auburn after court or in its inter
missions, they sometimes blaze away Il
remember the time said one OF the attor-
neys, lin the days when Col. Littlefield
was sheriff that Judge Walton was presid-
ing, and the jury was out on rum case
They hHd been out long time and Judge
Walton was rather nervous, and wanted a
verdict To his clear and far-seciug mind
the most remarkahlci nmduy ways tiiatc ever
held jurisdiction ia New England. there was
snu excuse for any prolonged consideration
OF the case by any jury. Leaning back,
seemingly lost iH thought he suddenly sat
bolt upright ana beck0ned 10 Col. Little
field, and tho sheriff walked up in that
quiet WAY OF his
" Colonel, said Judge Walton-'Mr shsr-
hf, j should say-see il that respondent
won plead guilty provided his fine j. put
81 $50 Col. Littlefield smiled and went
over and talked with the prisoner Il
took bot few minutes, and IN less time
than IL could be told lie had r,lract-d his
plea, pleaded guilty and had been fin u.
Then tue court sent out for the Jury Gen
tlemen. said he, 1t seems that some II YOU
are not yet satisfied in your minis that
the prisoner Is guilty. The Jury looked at
each other. is that a fact, gentlemen
1t Is, please the court, said the foreman
" ell, Then, Tor your edificatiOn | will say
thai the prisoner himself is quite wen sat
1sfled that he Is guilty for he has pleaded
guilty and has been fined. You are *
cOsed from further consideration of the
case ""
The morning times., 1896-12-08
TelenI1oned Throuph a Nan

A curious telephone incident occurred at
Rock Dell, Mimi, last week. In some way
the telephone wire had been cut and pre-
vious to repairing it two young men of this
vicinity undertook novel experiment. One
of them, Torger Anderson, went tothc Rock
Dell store, and the other, John Lindale.
TOOK az end of the broken wire in each
hand. The two men set their watches alike.
so there could be no mistake. Torger to,k
down the receiver and rang up Oslo. Al
though Lindale received a severe shock he
kept hole of the wires ana the message was
clearly conveyed through his body In
like manner Torger Anderson telcph oned to
Dodge Center and to Austin, and the mes
sage and replies were card as clearly as
though the wire wasn't mended with a
human being. Lindale w as four miles away
from the store and stayed there fifteen
minutes. in accordance with the agree
ment. Telephonns through man is not
customary, but II is certainly wonderful
Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
SEEN THROUGH FOREIGN EYES.
Comments of the Press Across the
Water

LONDON STANDARD-"It is dignified
ard able and is marked throughout with
sterling Commonsense 1t deserves and
viii doubtless obtain the serious study OF
the European peoples
We are of the opinion that the message
VIII excite bitterness in Spain, which
country, nevertheless, must make up her
mind 10 listen to friendly counsel Span
lardS may be- excused if they dete ct tone
OF menace. The condition OF Cuba Will
certainly not induce impartial observers
10 LAY tnat menace was unwarranted"
THE LONDON DAILY NEWS is chiefly
impressed by the section OF the message
referring 10 Cuba. IL admits that the A u.erI-
cans cannot be permanently Indifferent
10 the disastrous condition of the island
but says that While the intentions of
President Clev Gland and Secretary OF
State Olney may be every way good, Eu-
ropean opinion is not favorable to the
latest version OF the Monroe doctrine, and
Spain will have some influe nj ial support if
she holds out against it.
Autonomy would be the best thing for the
Cubans, IS it would also for Spain
TIL + LONDON CHRONICLE will say in a
leader on the same subject that the alter
native before Spain is really to either
satisfy the Cuhans or have Cuba taken from
her forciby. The responsibility VIII re-
main with the United States, and consider
are, full sized Nemesis viii certainly
await any want of success in American
methods.
In conclusion the paper says: The
Spanish failure is colossal and undenia BILE
The United States is ready to take upon
Itself the huge burden of restoring order
and prosperity in the island. We advise
Spain, in her own interest, TO sell Cuba
quickly, but he would be no friend of the
United States who would advise the latter
TO buy the island''
THELoNDoN DAILY TELEGRAPH viii
say that the message deals with the
Cuban question with great moderation. and
II most conciliatory spirit The terms
in which the advice to Spain is couched
cannot offend the susceptiblities of the
most sensitive people in the world, though,
perhaps, 1t is pity that the advice is
accompanied by a menace. The paper
advises Spain to hasten settlement OF
the insurrrection.
THE LONDON TIMES will say that the
tone and spirit Of the message are worthy
of all praise President Cleveland. it adds.
gives his countrymen the suundest advice
In the most unexceptiOnal language, nor
can the least complaint be made of the
character of the warnings he addresses to
Spain, though it is not improbable that
Spanish pride will take offense.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

tors Is 3 500 eggs to the setting, or some
thing over. X 900 to the season. The pla ut
is the slow grown result OF several year
of hard work and experiment, and is one
of tire best working and most satisfactory
equipped though not the most expensive, in
this vicinity.
Probably the mos, expensive plant and
the largest next to Col. Walkers in this
part Of the country is one established within
the past year by John l.. Waggaiuan near
Hyattsville. II has a capacity Of about
5000 EGGS The pla Mt is situated in the
midst OF Il hu ndred acre tract Of good land.
The incubator and brooding houses are
all separte structures, constructed espe-
cially for the pun ose. -"o- ~-ir --'r
There is a main heating plant, outdoor
and indoor ruIiaways with brooders, auto
The morning times., 1896-12-08

est having teen in operation at suitland
Tor eight months past. 1t is a !, 2UU-egg
piant and viii probably stand its owner in
81 Oh stead when the chicken market goes
skyrocketiiig about the fourth of next
March. He has 1900 egg plant at
Highlands which was established about
two months ago. SEA-
The plants mentioned are only a few of
the larger ones There is an inCuhator
or mandatory located at Carlin Springs
that turns out nothing bat these artificial
hens, and the bulk Of its output is disposed
OF in the vicinity for Which Washington
furnishes the market.
Edward l.. SChrnld, the bird man, who
handles greaG-manyi iRcubatOrS, says
The morning times., 1896-12-08

REPU RLICANS ARE PLEASED.
Naturally one OF tue most pleased OF the
Republicans in the city is Hon. A NJ
Clapp, the chairman OF the committee
which Calhrd on Mr.. Hanna 70 state the
Republican side OF the case.
The Republicans" said Mr.. Clapp,
"wiIl not have another word U say.
Somebody has accomplished al that was
desired. and now It is the duty OF all the
citizens - unite and make the affair mag
nificenf success
Mr.. Clapp was asked ir he could state
what occurred az the interview with Mark
Hanna. 20 which he would only partly re-
ply. Mr.. Clspp said that when the COM
mitJee went in Mr.. Hanna informed
them that the appointment OF AR. Wood
ward will have to stand" This addi-
tional fact shows that the appointment had
been made on Saturday morning, rs pub
liShcd in The Times. The committee, how
ever, went on and must have madea strong
case.
We told Mr.. Hanna that We had moth
ing againSt Mr. Woodward, except that he
did not represent in proper degree the
Republican party for an occasion OF this
kind. / believe that Mr. Hanna realized
the awkwardneSs OF having 70 change
front on this question, and that he would
have been willing to retain MIR. Wood
ward. He, however, told us that ours
was the first protest. that he had heard"
THAT CORRESPONDENTS.
This interview as To what took place
shows that Mr.. Hanna had not been in
formed by Col. Parker OF the general
instruction of the Republicans in the Dis
trict against his action. and that Mr. Hanna
believed that in the morning when the
appointment was made, he was acting
without protest from any infiuenti Re
publieans or body OF Republicans.
terday afternoon between Col. Parker ana
MI Woodward in which Mr. Woodward ap-
pears as declining to serve on November 2S
The letter of appointment To Mr.. Bell was
sent TO him yesterday. He subsequently
called on Nj. Hanna at the Arlington and
consented TO serve. Mr.. Bell has been a
lifelong Republican. is a successful bust
ness man, energetic, and necessarily Of
executive ability considering the post he
holds, and is acceptable to politicians OF
all cTecdS in The city He Will begin the
work of arranging the committees at an
early day
The morning times., 1896-12-08

tina { he has sold
So, 500 W orth OF
machines betw cen
last March and last
July. This, at be-
tween S25 and $50
a piece, meapsa very
large number. Mr..
Schmid himself has
a well-arranged bat
terry OF incubators,
all of them running
on full time with a
load of possible prize
M.iiiiaeis ICr tie COM
ing poultry slow.
Schmid has tried
hateiiiilgpretty near
The morning times., 1896-12-08

matte feed troughs.
everything else that
The heart Of a chick
en- fancier could de-
sire. r.,
1t is hard to say
iusthow Inuchuioney
Mr.. Waggaman has
spent On his place,
uGt the result is
&c cd, and the incu-
ba;ors through their
ItrSb season puId
20 cd interest on the
investment.
The chicken sea-
son VIII open with
the COTuiup Of Com
The morning times., 1896-12-08
COL. -WALKER'S RANCH.

outbuildings. They
represent almost all
varieties OF the de-
vice, from some of the
primitive forms of
1872 AND '93, up TO
the latest seIf-regu-
lating and self feed
ing machines that
may be arranged for
all sorts and condi-
tons Of eggs, and
hatch ont anything
from game chickens
TO alligators.
The combined ca
,.nr,ts - - e. ..L
The morning times., 1896-12-08

delllahd Tor a large
and sure supply Of
&c Cd chickens that
at Leaf two res
taurateurs have with
III a few months put
IN incubator plants
Of their own, from
which they willdoubt-
less reap a harvest
during the coming
inauguration time.
p. H. s. Cake, OF
the Normandie, and
the genial Gcrstcn-
Berg have both gone
INTO the business.
GcrSty's is the old
The morning times., 1896-12-08

ly everything in his machines, one of
the latest experiments with ostrich eggs,
which Matched out well, but which wa S not
altogether 4 sCccess, s the birds died be-
fore they were ablesto take.of~themselves
The youngsters were mothered by an old
setter dog with " HON they used to 7roost
on cold nights, and their foster mother
grieved deeply~ever their DEATH
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Mrs. C1eveland's Uncle to Marry

Jackson, Mich, Dec. THE announce
ment is made that Milford Harmon, uncle
or Mrs. Grover Cleveland, and Miss Jessie
Pring'e, eldest daughter of Eugene Prin-
gle, viii be married December %, and
spend their Christmas with the President
and family in Washington. d G..
The morning times., 1896-12-08

EOLC tilithtn III du,
and developed an
acute case Of incuba-
tor-ma ni;t.
:, There are few cit
les in the country
where artificially
Matched chicks form
so large a part OF
the market product.
The services OF the
mother hens are be-
ing more and more
dispensed with. II
there could only be
perfected a machine
forlayingeggsas weil
The morning times., 1896-12-08

The very large audience that filed the
Grand almost 10 SurfOCation Last night was
In no way disappointed. either IN the
character or quality OF the entertainment
The Black Patti was the attraction u
the evening. and the excellent company
In TIER train SO ably filled out the program
that every number won approval and APP
piause from the crowded house
Nearly al the SpeCialtles introduced IN
the opening ''Sklt' were new. the 80 Vel
low Kid" among others appearing on Wash
Ington boards for the FIRST time
The Black Patti. who rs SiSSieretta Jones
In ordinary nomenclature. Il wonderful
SINGER a MI her fame - so wide a. 10 need
no further heralding. She sustained her
reputation in last nights entertainment,
and with LLOYD Gibbs the two fairly car
rled the house by storm IN their operate
selections comprising the second hall or
the program.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Lumber Vessel Foundered.

Apalachcola, Fla, Dec. THE Danish
bark killeena, consigned to Buenos Ayres
with a cargo of lumber, sprung aleak and
went TO the bottom with her cargo. The
tughoats Lotto and Blazer. after floatfnp
her, tow ed her on st. George bar, where she
lay with fifteen feet of water in her hold.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

They had been talking or precious stones
of course you've seen the so-called Cali
fornia diamonds?' said one.
Q or course" was the reply. They re-
mind me good deal of Kansas statesmen.
There nothing teal about them. IT l;Icar O
Evening Post
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Twelve Hours Ago.

1fyou miss any news In the morning
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was probably
printed in yesterday evenings edition.
and as The Times never repeats
FOUL have to take both editions 10
get all the news as quick rs 1t hap
pens.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Dog Bite Caused Death.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec 7.-Andrew Danko.
OF sturmeryille, who was recently bitten
o. mad dog, died today of hydrophobia.
For the past week he suffered great pain.
1t required two men to hold him, and the
sight of water threw him into commissions.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

gress for the short session broiirrs are
always IN demand for The restaurants. but
III the winter season, at least until tb,,
present epidemic Of incubators breeds its
leo ui'', 'hey were hardly 10 be had at
any price just now God broiling chicks
OF Found each hiring from 50 TO so cents
III Inc market, SO that the citizen who
thinks to regale himself on that sleIicacv
AT this season need 7 ct be- surprised to FIND
his bill 81 fora single PORTION. i. @. hair
The morning times., 1896-12-08
FIRST
GIVE
Us MORE
CRUISERS.

no harbor between Port Royal and Gal
weston which they could enter Further
more, there is greater need for more
cruisers OF the New York and Brooklyn
type to protect our growing merchant
marine and rapidly increasing foreign in
,erests. Before building any more battle
ships we should also provide a suitable
dry dock for heir accommodation
In the event CT a war with one of the
European powers it is doubtful if our Navy
would be called upon to protect our prin-
cipal sea coast cities against its battle
ships, especially if our cruisers were SUI
flciently numerous to keep them at home
our principal source of harbor defense
would be foundin Qualifications and torpedo
warfare, and first-class armored cruisers
are really more necessary at present than
an increase OF hattleships. 1t must also be
borne in mind that four such cruisers can
be constructed and equipped at less cost
than is required to build three light draught
battleships, and that they are capable of
infIicting more damage to foreign interests
than the ships recommended by the secre-
tary,
The morning times., 1896-12-08
He Caught 1t.

She sent him a mitten she thought it a
joke "t'l -
That he would right quick understand.
? And he did; forehe,immediately wrote:
Never more expect the glad hand"
Buffalo Times.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Loo Scnsitire

''Tramby talks Of suing Tablet, the
publisher"
what's the trouble?''
why, Tramby paid Tablet to bring cut
ms moves - hops
Tablet advertised it under the head of
Fresh Books n-Cleyeland Plain Dealer
The morning times., 1896-12-08
The Fastidions Patriot.

Ibid you vote, Edgah?''
.'No, deah boy. I went to the election
booth, don't you know, and there was q
horrid man. in his shirt sleeves. smoking
pipe so came away.'.CleveIand Plain
Dealer.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

DEN
But Miss Townsend Also Has Fame in
Her own Right
The morning times., 1896-12-08

w It'll our extended coast line and shall
low hartors it is a question if the
recommendation Of the Secretary OF the
Navy for an appropriation for three add
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Boiler Explosion Caused Daatb

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 7.-Thayles Pyles
was killed by boiler explosion near Bruns-
wick, Ga, today. Two other men were
dangerously scalded.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

THEIR LOVE LAUGHED AT PARENTAL
BARRIERS
Miss LOnsdale. OF Washington, Became a
Bride in Baltimore.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
Working IN q Clever Phrase.

There is a streak Of dirt across your
forehead, Miss Brainy.''
"Yes: ] like it there. 1t gives me the
chance of alluding to literary land
marks. ''-Cleveiand lain Dealer.
The morning times., 1896-12-08
KNEW HE WAS GUILTY.

LONGED FOR WAR REGALIA-
Price Enlisted ana Celebrated the GlOr-
iOus Event
The morning times., 1896-12-08

there would probably be no hens left at al.
Those now in existence would go hence to
garnish boarding house tables, and all the
rising generation of chicks would be sacri-
feed TO the Molocn or the grill before they
had more tina developed pin feathers.
The biggest Oft he Incubator plants about
the city has been in operation for fully
three years paste but it is within year
that it has reached its proportions.
1t is the property of Col. william II. Wal
ker, the well-known journalist OF the
Washington Post whose two strong spe-
dalties are chickens and astronomy, and
who does newspa per work merel yfor recre-
alton. IA
COL. WALKERS RANCH.
Col Walkers chicken ranch is near Falls
Church Va. The incubators are all snugly
The morning times., 1896-12-08

tives of the diplomatic corps, and Mr.. De-
koven occupied the prosceniuln box 10
the left or me stage The Mandarin" Is
matinees Thursday and Saturday, and
Thursday evening will be DeKoycn night,
the composer conducting i'll person
The morning times., 1896-12-08
They Are Black.

He talks good deal bout his diamonds.
Has he any?''
wei, should sayheh has. he has whole
cellar foll, and they come as high IS 81 and
Ssa ton. too. Chicago Evening Post.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

BOARD OF TRADE Is SLOW
Delays Action Upon the Charity and
Alley Matter
The morning times., 1896-12-08

CLEVELAND To CONGRESS
Annual Message of the President Sub
united TO the National Legislature
The morning times., 1896-12-08
CHICKENS MADE BY HAND
Artificial Matching Is a Fad and a
Business.

With the 18th of March and an extra SEES
sion OF Congress staring them in the face,
Washington restaurauteurs have apparently
The morning times., 1896-12-08
REAPING THE HARVEST

The approach OF a Congressional Sos.
sion always means boom in business
for restaurants Of all sorts, but csDecialIy
OF the better class, and so great is the
The morning times., 1896-12-08

tional battleships is
not premature. 1t is
true that the draught
of these ships is TO
he not more than
twenty-three feet,
and that they could
he used in the Gulf Of
Mexico, but we have
The morning times., 1896-12-08

OLNEY'S REPORT on CUBA
Vigorous Description OF the Effort for
Independence
The morning times., 1896-12-08

COWDoN 4 SOMNAMBULIST-
In Spite OF His Battered Condition He
IL Improving.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

MESSAGE DISPLEASED ALL
Friends and opponents Alike DiSap,
pointed by Its Tone
The morning times., 1896-12-08

VENEZI- Ella ACCEPTS
Arbitration As Arranged BY England and
United States Is Acceptable
The morning times., 1896-12-08

SPANISH BEATEN BY GOMEZ
Gen Aidea Driven Back Wit
Heavy Loss
The morning times., 1896-12-08

The Times has q regular anu
permanent Family Circulation much
greater than any other paper, morn.
ing or evening, published in Wash
ington. As a News and Advertising
Medium IL has no competitor.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

Mr.. WOODWARD ROBBED
Gems and JeWelTy Worth 81 900 Stolen
Prom HIS House
The morning times., 1896-12-08

SPANISH RAIL AT WEYLER-
InCenSed al His Inability TO Accomplish
Anything.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

GOULD NOT KEEP SILENT
Grand Jurors Deavis and Blair Discharg
ed From Service
The morning times., 1896-12-08

LAWMAKERS ARE AT WORK
Formal Opening OF the Second Session IL
the Fifty-fOurth Congress.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

TWO HANG ED TO ONE TREE
Missouri Mob Broke into jail and Lynch
ed Alleged Murderers.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

WOODw ARD OUT: BELL IN
Chairman OF Executive Committee Is a
Republican.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

Grimes Cellar Door" reiuvenated and
with several new faces. entertained the
audience al the Rijou Theater last night
TO show that the patrons of the theater DO
not forget old favoriteS. a crowded house
turned out to greet James b. Mackey.
Mackey, in the roll Of "GrimSey, me
boy" with which he has become Identified.
was of course the central figure There
seemed to be nothing in the realm OF farce
comedy which ne could not do and de- well.
His efforts We're ably seconded by Sadie
Clafiin and Louise Sanford. a pair OF
pretty and clever souhrettes, Who, In the
characters OF Nancy TwitChell and Pan
dora, respectively. wen deserved applause
by their singing and acting. The Cellar
Door Quartet, composed or Mc>sr> siiller,
Craw ford. van BuSkIrk. and ynden, We're
also prime ravorites, being recalled again
and again.
with not too much plot TO tire the at
tention. nd Just enough SpeCtaltie> To add
spice TO the performance. Grimes Cellar
Door" is Just the play for any one in
search of pleasant evening OF farce
comedy.
The morning times., 1896-12-08

COINAGE BY CRIMINALS
Large Quantities of Silver Turned out
From Private MINIS
The morning times., 1896-12-08

ORDEAL MUST BE PASSED
Competitive Examinations for Applicant.
for CDnSulShipS