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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
EARLY HISTORY OF WILSON.
It's Foundation was IT'S Excellent
Schools.

Perhaps the most modest Of the
Eastern towns is the beautiful town Of
Wilson (the chief town between Wei.
don and Goldsboro, on the w. ~ w.
r. RI. the county seat of Wilson
county. There is no more beautiful or
delightful place in the bounds Of the
Commonwealth, and no town with the
population that tIuusacts a larger vol
ume OF business.
IT has not been accustomed to blow
it's own horn on 30 sing aloud it's
praises, 1t has. since its incorpora-
tion i'm 1S4S, when it had a population
of only fifty souls, coutented itself
with establishing sufficient business to
handle $4,000 bales Of cotton "a year,
latterly selling 100000 pounds of
tobacco, with identifying it's streets
md residences, and with knowing that
no better opportunities existed any
whore i'm the East for profitable bust
ness and "A delightful home. 1t has
never enjoyed in the forty years of
its history what is known as a boom,
but every year has Witnessed a sub
stantial and gratifying growth
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WILsoN MANUFAcTuREs.

NILSON DIIES.
Wilson is one of the foremost manu-
featuring towns in the East.
Besides a large sash and blind factory,
foundry, agricultural implement man
ufactory, and those other industries
that are common to prosperous and
progressive town, Wilson is just
" proud Of two concerns that
pay out many thousands Of dollars
annually in wages--the Wilson Cotton
Mills and the carriage factory of
Hackney Brothers, one of the largest
manufactures of buggies, carriages.
wagons and carts in the entire South.
This business was established before
the war by the late w. N. Hackney,
who was an expert mechanic and ex-
cellent business man. His mantle fell
on his sons, who carry on the bust
ness on a scale that grows with each
passing year. The new, immense fge
story stemmery is a great addition as
an agency that gives employment to
many.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05

As leaf buyers, i'm point Of charac-
and business integrity, the firm of
Anderson a. Anderson stands among
the foremost.
RICHMOND, MAURY g. co.
Mr.. Robert Allen, formerly of lynch
burg, is the manager of Richmond,
Maury & Co. establishments This is "a
branch of the immense Richmond
Naury leaf Tobacco works. Of Richmond,
Va. and is one of the largest and most
complete bordering redrying and
stemming establishments i'm the South.
The Wilson establishment, under the
intelligent direction Of Mr.. Robert AL
len, the manager, and Mr.. All Daniels.
the competent buyer, is making strips
for direct foreign shipment that are not
surpassed by any exporting concern in
the South.
Mr.. Daniel went to Wilson from Hen
dersOn. He is a thorough tobacConist
and a most successful operator,
w. J. BOYKTN & co.
Mr. w. j. Boyllfn came to Wilson
from Richmond and is another per.
sonel tribute that Virginia has con-
coded to North Carolina.
Mr.. Boykin is the managing partner
of the firm Of w. J. Boylin q Co, of
Wilson, whose facilities for handling
leaf are second to no establishment in
Eastern North Carolina.
The firm occupies one Of Wilson's
largest and finest leaf factories, fitted
up with a complete stemmery and with
steam apparatus for bordering re-
drying and making strips for export
Stemming leaf is one of the specialties
Of the firm. Mr.. Boykin, the head of
the firm, is one Of the best of the
young tobacconists who have pitched
their tents in the Wilson market.
BRIGGS e FLEMING.
Briggs & Fleming are successors to
Branch, Briggs & Co, the present
firm composed of Mr.. r. G. Briggs and
Mr.. G. Nj. Fleming. Mr.. Briggs is a
Wilson man and Mr.. Fleming an Ok
ford man, and together they make one
of the strongest teams in Eastern
North Carolina. They attend every
sale, see every pile of tobacco sold,
and when bidding is closed on the diff
ferent piles a large proportion of the
fancy wrappers, bright cutters, smok-
ers and other best grades are knocked
down to Briggs 81 Fleming. This
firms purchases this year viii APP
proach 100000 pounds, and they de-
clare that next season they are going
to handle nearer 5,00O.oO pounds.
CRISP & HOLLOWAY.
This is a stirring young firm of VIII
sons leaf buyers, and helps to swell the
ever increasing volume of Wilson's
tobacco trade The firm is COMPOSED
of Mr.. r. L. Crisp and Mr.. L. o. Hollo-
way, two Industrious and well equipp-
ed business men.
They buy large quantities of leaf to-
bacco mainly on speculation. They
are prudent and careful in making
purchases, particular in asserting,
hanging, reordering, and bull,ing their
leaf. and when they offer round lots Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
- EDUCATIONAL CENTRE.

Wilson's first reputation was as an
educational centre. The fact that II
had better educational facilities than
its neighbors accomplished more than
anything else for its early prosperity
and continued growth. II has an ez-
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sion.

On The 10Th Of September, 1890, When
she Wilson market opened, there was
only one Woodard's-there
was enough tobacco to keep the auc-
esonecrs and buyers busy for week.
The first days sale amounted to $1,000,
azad on the following days to almost
wgnxv~H
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
OF Woodland, Bobbitt & Co, Proprietors
of Woodlands Warehouse.
Wilson, M. G.

celIent system of public schools, and
high grade military academy.
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pie, Aiken & Holderby. Al s. Copeland,
Sanford Christman, w S France, Crisp
& Holloway, @. w. Woodland, selby An
derson, w. M. Carter Tobacco Com
pany-a galaxy Of bright, successful
and progressive men who not only
push forward the tobacco business Of
the town, but add to its Importance
and popularity in every way.
BANKING FACILITIES.
Wilson Is blessed in its banking fa-
cilities, having two Of the best banks
In Eastern North Carolina. The First
National Bank Of Wilson, of which Mr..
Frank nv. Barnes lis President and w.
IL. Warren is Cashier, was organized
twenty years or more ago. It's presi-
dent and directors have always lent
every accommodation to the people
that safe management would justify,
aud it's President, Mr.. Frank w.
Barnes, himself q large tobacco
grower, has been one o. the foremost
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
HOW TT HAS GROWN.


The Wilson tobacco market opened
September 10th, 1890, and the growth
az The market has been unprecedented
IN the history of tobacco markets, as
the following table will show:
First year pounds sold. .... .5o8,109
Second year-pounds Sold. 2,106,904
Third year-pounds sold. 80. 1907, 49,
Fourth year-pounds sold. &5o8,710
Fifth year-pounds sold. 3,740,422
Sixth wear pounds sold..... 100000
The sales for each year, and up to
date, are taken from a sworn state
rnent. Up to the 18th of February,
seven million pounds had been sold
and an estimate of 100000 pounds for
future sales is under, rather than
ever.
In February, 1890, seeing that Will
son had about attained its growth 1t
it must continue to depend on cotton
alone, the citizens called meeting to
discuss the advisability of making
center for the sale and manufacture of
the tobacco grown in Eastern North
Carolina Some of the doubling
Thomases (there were few in Will
son as there are everywhere shook
their heads and said the tobacco cul-
ture in the East was an experiment
Tint might shoot up like sky-rocket
and come down like a stick, and dis
e0uraged the investment of any money
Ia warehouses and prize-houses that
might turn out to be white elephants.
But there were progressive spirits who
aaw in the tobacco industry the hope OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05

body that knows him, and that means
nearly everybody in the State.
Messrs. Cozart d Washington went
to Wilson in 1893 and took charge of
the big, handsome new brick ware
house which had just been completed
by Mr.. Calvin Barnes. 1t is easily one
of the largest and best warehouses
ever built in the South. Under the en-
terprising management of Mezsrs.
Cozart & Washington, its fame as
headquarters for square dealing and
high prices has spread all over Eastern
North Carolina, and the big daily sales
at the Brick Warehouse would be q
credit TO a market fifty years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
IT WOKE UP WILSON
the GOLDEN TOBACCO DOWN IN
THE EAST AROUSED The
CHARMING LITTLE
CITY.

ghe Donned Her Best Robe and Smiled
welcome to the Gold Bedecked
King of the Carolina Farm, With
Unsurpassed Facilities and
unrivaled Tobacco Men
She Takes Stand
ali the Head of
the Process
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05
JAMES. +. VIRGINS.

Mr. j. r. Virgins is the nestor Of the
Wilson Tobacco Board Of Trade, and is
its president. He is one of Wilson s
wcalthiest and best citizens, and has
rot hesitatcd TO invest his time and
his money i'm Wilson tobacco factories
Dir. Virgins began making a tobac-
conist Of himself when the industry
first struck Wilson, and he has done the
job well. He owns and occupies an ex-
tensiye prize house, and handles a large
quantity of each seasons crop Of leaf.
He pays special attention to the pur-
chase and shipment of fine bright smo-
kers, for making granulated tobacco,
and handles large quantities of this
class of leaf.
S. w. VENABLE, JR., a. co.
There is no better man ia the to-
bacco trade in North Carolina than s.
W. Venable, Jr, of the firm of S. W.
Venable, Jr., & Co, of Wilson. This
is branch Of the Paul G. VenabIe Il Co.
Leaf Tobacco Works iii Danville, and
their two establishments in DanvilIe
and Wilson are models of success and
superb management. Mr.. S. w. Vena-
BILE, Jr., is the managing partner of the
Wilson branch. He knows the leaf
business from the barn to the factory,
and is one of the best men the Old Do
minion ever gave to the Old North
State. This firm win shortly enlarge,
doubling their capacity.
lie is commanding of statue, most
amiable in disposition, prudent and
progressive in business, liberal and
broad In his views, and these things
make him of great value to the indus
try and to the interests generally of
his adopted home.
The firm of s. w Venable, Jr., e.
Co. are among the largest dealers in
Wilson, and the confidence imposed in
them by the trade at home and abroad
is well merited and deserved.
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AS leaf buyers, in point Of charac-
and business integrity, the firm Of
Anderson e. Anderson stands among
the foremost.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-05

the v eed it is always in first class con
dition. The members of the firm are
popular with their business associates,
and highly esteemed by their neigh
hnrs and friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
NEWARK OFF TO SEA.
Sudden Departure Of q WarShip
from Key West Gives Rise
to Speculation.

Key West. Fla, Dee. 14.--The United
States cruiser Newark was lying in dock
coaling today, when suddenly this work
was suspended and she hurriedly put to
sea without taking on board her full sup
ply of fuel EIer destination is not
known here, but it is reported that she
is on her way to Havana.
Late in the day the United States
cruiser Raleigh was unexpectedly or
dered to proceed to sea.
According to the gossip on the streets
here the crew of the captured American
schooner Competitor are to be executed
at Havana tomorrow and the Newark
has been ordered there to stay the eXecu
ton. No verifcation of the reports in
circulation can be obtained here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
BRYAN TO LECTURE.
Closes a Contract to Speak Fifty Times
for $4,000.

New York, Dee. III. J. Roche who
was formerly in business in this city. has
just returned from Lincoln, Neb., where
he closed the contract with William Jen-
nings Bryan for lecturing tour
ut is going to be great tour" said
Mr. Roche. president Macbee of the
Seaboard line, the only railroad president
who voted for Bryan for President, is
backing the enterprise.
Gas soon as it appeared that Bryan
had been beaten for the presidency, it oc-
CURED to a few of us that there would
be money in securing a well-advertised
man as lecturing attraction. l wired
him, asking if he would consider an offer
of $4,000 for fifty lectures. He hest
tated for a little and sent a reply, which
resulted in closing a contract later. [
went to his home to sign this contract.
He is to speak on any subject he peases,
and I do not suppose he will talk Oh free
silver much
''Mr. Bryan is going to travel in
special private car, which will be a fea-
ture of the trip in itself. 1t is to be sill
yer colored both on the outside and in
side. It will be a magnificent affair. On
the top will, be a striking ornamental
piece, consisting of a large picture of
Bryan on a background of American
flags, and about this will be the pictures
of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson and
lincoln -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

during the war; to pay Flora \. Darling
S06S3 IN satisfaction of her claims for ar
rest ana Imprisonment and the seizure of
her property at New Orleans in 1864; to
correct the muster of Francis A. Benton as
captain OF the Fourth United States COlOred
cavalry and pay him accordingly; to pay
Jonn "A. Lynch $2490 for services as as
Slstant quartermaSter at Cincinnati i'll 1861
%, ana TO refer the claims of Maj. James
stewart =. y A, retired for longevity pay
however, We're passed by the House. as
MI Dalze4 OF Pennsylvania made an attack
on the Dill for the relief of Mrs Flora A.
Daring ana developed the fact that she
was the wife of Confederate general
TACT not brought out in the original debate
point OF no quorum was made his mo-
ton 10 lay the bill on the table, and it went
over Tor week. The House the previous
DAY had passed a bill to prohibit the sale
OF liquor in the capitol, and at the opening
OF the session on the 18th Rev Mr. Cow
INVOCATION to that fact. eve thank thee,
- Lord, said he, that the House is no
longer responsible for the liquor traffic
within the halls OF the national capitol
Grant we pray thee, that the bill passed
here yesterday will go through the regular
again to be repealed in the history of
nation. The conclusion of the prayer
was greeted with an unusual demonstra-
ton. Fifty members applauded vigorously
but Speaker Reed promptly suppressed the
Outburst. On motion of Mr.. Dingley, the
floor leader, it was agreed that When the
House adjourned today it he to meet on
the 18th. The joint resolution extending until
the close of this session the time in which
the Joint commission for the investigation
of the subject of rebate of the tax on al
cohol used in manufactures or arts may
rpDOrt WAS a6ODtpd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
WEYIER IN HAVANA.
Says that Pinar del Rio is Not Over
run with insurgents as was
Reported.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 12.-The ar
rival of Gen. Weyler at Havana has
been communicated to the Spanish lega-
ton, the circumstances being substan-
TALLY those given in Associated press
dispatches from Havana. In addition
the fact is made known that Gen. Wey-
Ter, having brought with him two squad
rons of cavalry, traversed all the region
of Pinar del Rio province and thence
through Havana province, which 1t had
been said were overrun with the insur-
gents. The successful march OF these
two sQuadrons, headed by the Spanish
commander, is accepted as showing con-
ciusiyely that those sections are COM
paratively free from Insurgents and that
Hheir forces are in no such number as
has been reported.
Concerning the reported detention of
the ship Laurada at the seaport town
near Valencia, Spain, no special slgnlh-
canoe is attached to the subject except
as indicating a purpose on the part OF
Cuban sympathizers in the United States
to arouse feeling on the ground that the
ship is an American merchantman, en-
gagged in commercial transactions.
Spanish division in the North of
Pinar del Rio attacked, during the morn
Ing of December 10, the insurgent
camps of Perico and Lopez at Rosario
near Cabanas. Eventually the artillery
of the insurgents was captured and the
enemy retreated. The Spanish lost a
iieutenant-colonel, two lieutenants and
eighteen soldiers wounded and had one
captain and five soldiers killed.
The battalion of Talavera dislodged a
numerous band of insurgents entrenched
on the river Mayra, Santiago de Cuba.
The Spanish column lost three men
killed and thirteen wounded.
two American artillerymen and two
mules were wounded by the explosion of
a shell in q cannon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
STEAMER DAUNTLESS SEIZED.
Filibustering Craft Then Released but a
Pledge Demanded.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Dauntless. which has achieved
such a reputation as a tilibusterer, was
seized by the government on complaint
of the Spanish consul that she was con-
templating another expedition. Her pa
pers were taken away and an officer
from the Boutwell, put on board
Later. on demand of Owner Bisbee's
lawyer, her papers were returned, hnr he
was informed that she could not leave
the harbor until he had made affidavit
that she was not going on any oNpedi-
ton save with 4 revenue officer on
board Mr. Bisbee intimates that the
collector here will be sued. rs will also
the captain Of the Boutwell,. for seizure.
AS he wished to leave port to go to
New Smyrna after n wrecked schooner,
he consented that an officer from the
Boutwell, should be placed on board.
This was done and the Dauntless left
port.
Superintendent Caynor of Pinkerton's
Philadelphia agency has arrived here to
take charge of the department. of Span
ish spies here. The Cubans do not feel
very pleasant toward the spies who are
logging their footsteps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
DEAD IN HER ROOM.
Fate of Miss Collins and 5. P. Put
nam, Noted Free Thinkers, in
Boston.

Boston, Mass, Dee. 12.-Mary L. Col
Inns and Samuel 2. Putnam of Chicago
were found dead today upon the floor
of a room occupied by the woman. The
gas was turned on. The woman was
20 years of age and the man about 90
An investigation is now being made
by the police. The bodies were both
completely clothed A whisky flask was
also found in the room The indications
are that the couple committed suicide
last night. Miss Collins and Putnam
were lecturers, and the man accom-
panied the woman home last night
Chicago, H., Dec. 12.-Samuel p.
Putnam of Chicago, who was found dead
IN Boston today, was well known as one
Of the most prominent officers of the
American Society of Free Thinkers and
noted as a fiery advocate of agnosticism.
He was warm friend of Robert g. In
gersoll. Miss Collins. in whose room
Mr.. Putnam was found, lectured at Cen
trail Music hall about three weeks ago on
"Free Thought and 1.-THE New Won
an" After her meeting with Putnam
joint lecture tour of the East was ar
ranged and they left here about two
weeks ago. She was regarded as a very
brilliant speaker.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
TELEGRAPH MARKETS.

EE-FIour-Steady but dull.
Wheat--Higher, firm; No. spring, 79c; No.
l Northern, see; May, S034c. Corn-Steady;
No; 8, 22@237Ac. Oats Neglected; No. 2
3311a@34c; sample on track, 23@34c. Rye
Steady; pork, 6.85; lard, $40.
Flour is held on the basis of 4.50d4. 60 for
patents in bbls in carlots; low grades, In
Jute, 1.7OG1.9 90; bakers, in wood, 3.5Og
$50: do IN jute, 3.3O@3. 40; rye. in bbls. 245
a.. 65.
Millstuffs steady at e.7507 90 per ton for
sacked bran, 775@S.00 for fine middlings;
white do. S.75(79.00
CHICAGO Close : Wheat = December.
1870; January TIC; May, Soa4@8o7sc; July,
74$sc. Corn-December, 221ac; January, 23c;
May, 25Tbc. Oats-December, TIC; January,
1712c; May, 201bc Pork-December, SSH;
January, 7.62@765; May 7.92k. Lardo De
Ribs $50; January. 8.S71a; May, 4.o2R.
Rye,-Cash. 3912c Fla1-781ac. Timothy
NEW YORK-Wheat = December, S75sc;
January, S73sc; March, SS7sc; May, S6%c;
July, G1bc. Corn-May, 31Bc. May oats.
LfVERPooL-Clos wheat-Firm and
SID; February, 6sSad. Corn-Dull, I'M
changed; December, 2s9a4d; January, 2s91@d;
February, 2s913d.
ST. LOUIS-Wheat-No 2 red cash ele-
vator, 9Oc bid; track, 910921ac; No. 2 hard
cash, 7Sc; December, 9015c; May, S97s@90c.
May, 233sc Oats-Cash, zoe; May, 2i19c
Rye-34%c Flax-76c Lard-Steam choice,
$50.
Observation-Disclosures = Strong close
December, 771hc May, 791ac; on track, No.
l hard. 79c; No. Northern, TING.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
NEWSPAPER MAN IN JAIL.
Improper Methods of News ettins
Promptly Punished.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec 12-Frank NJ.
Robbins of Cincinnati, who has been
here assisting E. G.. Burkam of the
Times-Star in covering the Mailing case,
was arrested today for contempt of court.
1t is claimed that Robbins clandestinely
secured means for eavesdropping into the
court consultation room and gave out
the Walling decision to the Times-Star
over an hour before it was announced
by the court.
When Robbins was arraigned it was
discovered he had two flags, one white
and the other black, the latter indicat-
ing a decision affirming the death SEN
tence in the Walling case. Representa-
tives OF other papers saw him wave the
bins belongs to one of the most promi-
nent families of Cincinnati He was
fined and sentenced to thirty days in jail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
SECRETARY OLNEY IS CAUTIOUS.
Greater Republic of Central America
Not Yet Recognized.

Washington, d. c., Dec 12.-Secre-
tary Olney is proceeding with great de-
liberation in the matter of reorganizing
the recently affected union of three of
the Central American states, and al
though Senior Rodriguez, the regularly
accredited representative of the Greater
Republic of Central America" has been
in Washington for almost fortnight no
arrangements have yet been made for his
presentation to President Cleveland. 1t
is not understood that any discourtesy is
intended in this delay nor any lack of
interest in the newly formed union for
the President has cherished the idea
that the consolidation of the smaller
Central American republics would tend
to the benefit of their citizens. But so
far tie state department has not been
assured as to the exact nature of the
combination which has been effected be-
tween Salvador, Honduras and Nicara-
qua.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
TROUBLE IN ALASKA.
Alleged that Liquor and Fisheries
Men Openly Violate theI
Law.

Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. 12.-The
district court is in session at Juneau,
Alaska, and Judge Delaney delivered
sensational charge to the grand jury in
which he quoted from published report
some severe aspirations On the admins
tration of justice in the territory of
Alaska.
1t is directly charged in this report. on
the authority of prominent citizens. that
it is practically impossible to secure con-
victions in the territory of Alaska for
violations of the liquor and fisheries law,
because the liquor men and cannery men
SO combine that it is impossible to secure
a jury that will convict.
The judge charged the grand jury to
either indict the men who are thus openly
charged with defiance of the law or else
those who are responsible for the publ
cation referred to for libel and SANDER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
BUTTER AND CHEESE MARKETS.

MILWAUKEE, = Butter = Fancy cream
cry, per H.. 23@24c; fair to choice, 15@
to choice, do, 14@17c; roll I0@15c; packing
stock, do, 6@sc; grease, 3@4c. Cheese
Full cream oaa OATS per H. 9a9kG; Young
70S1bc: Swiss, do. 91b611Oc. Eggs-Per doz,
fresh, 1Sd20c; picked and storage, 12@17c
CHICAGO-Butter- Steady; creamery, Is
023c; dairy, 10@19c. Eggs-Weak; fresh,
16c.
NEW YORK-Butter-R Receipts, 5O59 pkgs;
Western creamery d3oo 1S@2Sc; Elgins, 23c.
Quiet. Coffee-Quiet.