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The morning times., 1896-11-20
COTTON,
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore. Nov. 19.-FIour dull, un-
cbanged-receipts, 1872 barr els: ex-
ports, 6,0S5 barrels; sales. $50 barrels.
Wheat unsettled and casier-spOt and
month, 80 12 asked; December. 81 3-4a
So; steamer No. 2 red, S7-receipts.
~. $40 bushels; exports, none; stock.
509,1 bushels; sales, 5000 bushels
Southern wheat by sample, S0a92: do
on grade, S7a91. Corn weak and lower
spot, month. November, and December. new
and old, % 3-4a29; January, 29a2S is,
February, 90 3-4a29 IS: steamer mixed.
26 S-4a27-receipls. s6.T49 bushels; ex-
bushels: sales. $4,000 ,bushels-sogth-
crn white corn, 2sa29; do. yellow, 26a
white. 26a26 1-2: No. mixed, 90 asked
receipts, l 5S, ,141 bushels; EXPORTS 20.-
90 bushels; stock, l.79J :o2S bushels
I4a44 1-2-receipts, $3.50 bushels; ex-
ports. 25,714 bushels. stock. 1877 900
bushels Hay firm-ehoicetimothy, 81 3. 5Oa
SI4.OO. Grain freights. weak-steam to
Liverpool per bushel. lid. asked jan
uary: Cork for orders per quarter. 3s-
10 I'D. December. Sugar steady-granu-
lated, 4.45 per 100 pounds. Butter firm,
unchanged. Eggs steady, unchanged.
Cheese firm, unchanged. Whisky un-
changed.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
GRAND ARMY'S CHIEF HERE
Potomac Department Welcomes
Gen. I. S. Clarkson.
Reception with Speeches, Refresh.
ments and Music rendered
Him Last Night.

A rousing reception was given to Gen.
8. Glarkson. the new conimander-n-
chief or the Grand Army, last night by
the veterans of the Army Of the Potomac
at Grand Army Hall.
Gen. Ciarkson reached the city yesterday
en- route to New York city, where he will
be entertained under the auspices Of La
fayette Post.
He reached Washington shortly after
O'Clock and was escorted to the Ebbitt
House by Department Commander McElroy
and his STAFF. Another escort, consisting
of the Old Guard and the G. G. Conn
Drum Corps, was formed in the evening
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Capt. Delisle Arraigned.

Montreal, Quebec. Nov. 19.-Capt. Delisle
Of the steamer Tiher, under arrest here on
a charge of manslaughter In connection
with the running down Of the schooner
Maggie and the drowning of thirteen per-
sons in the barbor Of St. Johns, N F., was
arraigned before a police magistrate to-
day and pleaded not guilty. He was admit
ted to bail in bonds OF $4,000 personally
and two sureties OF $4,000 each, Stewart
Mum and R. Dobell being the bondsmen.
The inquiry is to proceed tomorrow.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
MISHAPS TO STEAMERS.

London. Nov. 19.-The British steamer
Torgorm, Capt. Macintosh, from savan.
nah, October 80, which arrived ut Liver
pool yesterday, was in collision with the
British steamer City OF Perth, at Liver
pool from Norfolk. Two OF the Torgorm's
bow plates were damaged and the City
of Perth sustained some INJURY to her stai-
board side.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
BROTHERS ARE FRIENDLY,
Chauncey Depew Says Cordial Rela-
tiOus Exist Between yanderbilts.

New York, Nov. 9.-Chauncey NJ Depew
today gave out the following statement:
"Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt is improving
every day in health. He is not attendingto to
the practical details of the vast business of
the railroads with which he is identified
and will not until he fully RECEIVERS. He is
in touch with the business, however, and has
full knowledge of all important matters
connected with it as they arise.
'There are the most cordial and conf
dental relations between the brothers, Cor
nelius and William K. Vanderbilt, as there
have always been. william X has done
whatever has been the manage
ment of the roads since his brothers Illness,
and he will continne to represent the Van
,derbilt interests until his brother is fully re-
covered.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, his family and
friends believe, with the rest and freedom
from care h els no w enjoying, willin due time
fully recover and resume his former position,
not onl yin business, but In hccharitable and
religious work in which he has been SO active
and efficient"
The morning times., 1896-11-20
REED HOMEwARD BOUND.
Returning from II Is Stnmping Tour
of California.

Chicago, H., Nov. 19.-Hon. Thomas b.
Reed arrived in Chicago today on his
homeward journey from California. where
he did effective stump work for the
Presdent-elect.
He was accompanied by his daughter
and Congressman Frank AIdrich of this
city, whose guest the Speaker was at an
informal luncheon given at the Union
League Club house with a small party
Mr.. Reed declined to talk ON political
matters and remained at the club until
it was time for him to leave to take the
PENNSYLVANIA limited train for New York
at $50 O'Clock
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Identified the Suicide.

Windsor, Ont, Nov. 19.-The man who
committed suicide yesterday at the Inter
national Hotel, where he had registered as
"a. II. Morse, Racine, n. " proves to
have been William John Mearns. a book
keeper of Grand Rapids, Mich. Deceased
had a wife, but no children. and owned con-
siderable propert in Grand Rapids
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Niagara Power q Success,

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 19.-The trolley cars
of the Buffalo Street Railway Company, on
Main street, between Ohio street and the
Cold Spring barns, and those on East Ferry
street and Kensington avenue, are being
run today by the Niagara power. 1t is be-
ing used in this experimental manner, so
that II in the early stages some accident
occurs before the transmission the entire
service will not be crippled TIE expert
ment thus far has been a perfect success.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Negro Education Discussed.

Raleigh, n. C., Nov. l9-At Shaw Uni
versity (coloredl here today interesting
exercises We're held before a very large
audience. The principle address was ON
negro education. by DR.. j. l.. NJ. Curry,
agent of the Peabody and Slater funds,
who was introduced by President Charles
F. MeseIve. There are $40 students at
Shaw, one of them being a son of King
Kama, of South Africa
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Bermuda Granted British Registry.

New York, NOV. 19.-The steamship
Bermuda, formerly owned by John j
Moulan, OF Philadelphia and recently seized
on charge OF engaging in filibustering
expedition. today hoisTed the British flag.
Consul General Sanderson granted her
a temporary tsiX months, British regis
try this forenoon.i She lies off Redhook
point and may sail for Nova Scotia tomor-
row or next day. She Is owned by George
Musgrave, a merchant of Halifax, N. s.,
and is commanded by Capt. William K.
Scott of Gloucester, N. J.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
MAY 1MpERsoNATE A MINISTER.
Supreme Court of North Carolina De-
cides This Is No Crime.

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 19.-The supreme
court, in very novel case today, de-
cided that private citizen, impersonating
an ordained minister, who solemuizes a
marriage is guilty of no crime either at
com mon or statute law.
The case came from Pender county and
the persons thus married are satisfied
and living together as man and wife.
The defendant impersonated Baptist
minister. The Jury found him guilty. but
he was discharged, Judgment having been
arrested by the judge. The solicitor ap-
9eeled but is not sustained by the supreme
court. nFln
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Frenchmen Fight a Duel.

Paris, Nov. I'm Pierre-Legrand,
member of the chamber Of deputies, and NJ.
Henri Turot, editor of the Petite RepLb-
lique Franchise, have fought duel in
which Turot was wounded in the arm. The
combat grew out of politics.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

school
suits

for boys ages 4 to 16, at
81: 49-$1. 9S-and So. 48.
They're made of tough
Scotch Woolens, strongly
sewed, and give all the wear
you We ever found in Suits
a dollar higher-priced.
Neat dirt-hiding pat
terns-]ust what your boy
needs for rough school
wear.
Overcoats and Refers as
low as 81. 4S.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
DRAINED A CHILD,
Insane Woman Uses an AK with
Fatal Effects.

Fall River, Mass, Nov. 19.-Mrs Ann
Oatley, sixty-seven years old, killed Mary
Ann Brennan, four years old, this morning,
by Draining her with an ak. Mrs. Oatley
is insane
The child's parents are emplo yed in the
Border City mills, and Mrs. Oatley had
charge of the child while her parents were
at work. Mrs. Oatley was arrested
Three weeks ago she showed signs of in
sanity, and at that time it was decided to
confine her to an asylum, but later she
improved and her commitment was aban-
doned. She was known as a sober, fu-
dustrious woman.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
GAVEAvERD|cT OF MURDER
Pearson Convicted Of the Killing Of
Young Ford.
LAWYERS WERE SURPRISED
1t Was Generally Relieved That a
Verdict" of Mansiaughters Would
BE Returned-Jury Came Back to
Ask for Instruction on That Point.
New Trial to Be Asked.

Guilty as indicted" was the verdict
OF The jury which has tried Christopher
Pearson. charged with themurder of JohnL.
Ford on August Z last.
The story OF the last day of the trial
of Pearson was told i'll Yesterdays Evening
Times The haggard old man in the pris-
oner's dock was moved TO tears yesterday
as he listened to the pathetic and con-
vlnCing argument of his counsel. The court
room was crowded and when the case went
10 the jury no one believed the aged crimf-
inal would be adjudged of more than mall
slaughter He had told his own story of the
killing the day before in tones quiveIing
with emotion. The jury seemed much i'm
pressed with the whitenesS of Fearson's
hair and the wrinkled brow betokening
worry and anxiety.
CAME BACK FOR INSTRUCTION.
But there fingered in the countenance Il
slight tinge or trace uf youths int!iscre
tions and early manhcod's rascality, for
Pearson has a police record He was for
years Jackson City policy runner and
his reputation There is bad He has borne
up well under the ordeal Of the trial which
might result in his hanging when close on
to seventy years of age.
The jury mad not been out quite an hour
when word reached the court that il de-
sired further Instructions They entered
the Room and inquired rs to the intent to
lnfllCt bodiiy injury which Judge Cole
had instructed would constitute murder
The jury was told that If they believed
that Pearson levelled aimed the pistol
or pointed it at Ford that would constitute
the intent. Again the jury went TO their
room and at o'clock returned a verdict.
Tire foreman answered the inquiry OF
the court that they found the prisoner
guilty as indicted. Every eye was di-
rected to the old man. All expected to see
him break down and cry as he had done
earlier in the day. In this those present
Were disappointed. Pearson did not cry.
He seemed paralyzed at the decision. A
shudder ran through his frame. his hands
trenibled like a man afflicted with the
palsy.
DAZED AT THE VERDICT.
His eyes stared into nothingncss like
one bercft of reason, and though he at
tempted 20 speak TO lis counsel his tongue
cleaycd TO his mouth. If he could have
cried out he would have done so. Fear
of the gallows had paralyZcd his body
and for a few minutes he was unaware OF
his own actions.
He tottcred out of the room with the
bailiff and went below to the cage, where,
Il few minutes later. he quieted his nerves
with several puffs from his pipe.
Fearson's counsel, Mcssrs. Thomas c.
Taylor and Andrew Y. Bradley. say they
were amazed at the verdict and will inI-
mediately ask Judge Cole for a new trial.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Washington ATTORNEY Admitted.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 19.-Mr. W. d.
Baldwin OF Washington was today adj
mitted as an attorney in the United States
circuit court of appeals.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

Health Officer Woodward gave notice
TO the school authorities yesterday after
noon that he would have the Force school
building, on Massachusetts avenue, he
tween seventeenth ana Eighteenth streets
closed this morning for thorough, disiu-
lection, and that IL will remain closed
until Tuesday next.
This action was taken because of the
presence of diph,heria among the pupils.
Two cases were reported OF children in
actual attendance, and two others OF
pupiis who had attended, making four in
all.
The parents became alarmed and chill
dren were kept at home. There were
eighty absences reported in the forenoon
OF yesterday, and one hundred and thirty
IN the afternoon. With these facts before
him. the health officer concluded that the
proper thing to do. notwithstanding the
small number OF cases, was to have the
building fumigated. r.t
DIR. Woodward does T. OF regard the sltua-
ton there or elsewhere in the city as
serious, although he agrees that there
is reason for the exercise OF caution il but
one case is traceable to schCo oil or other
asse mblage.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
The disinfection Of the Force building,
as in the case Of the Peabody, is a precau-
tiOh Which, tIt dIt quite
to employ, not only for the eradication Of
the possible germs, but as means OF al
laying the public disquietude.
1t was learned last evening that a great
deal of alarm exists over the prevalence
OF the disease in the community. Inquiry at
the health office late yesterday afternoon
disclosed the fact that there are now
in the entire District hut fifty-fivc houses
bearing diphtheria pIacards, and in these
dwellings there are sixty-twO cases of the
disease. Illustrated asconsiderably as above
the normal condition, but very far short Of
the epidemic stage.
Reports have become current, as coming
from phi ysicians, that there are many more
cases in the cit than have been reported
The fact is. as DR. Woodward explains, that
any physician who fails within twenty-four
hours to report a contagious disease under
his observation Or care, sub iects nirusAlf To
a fine and risks the loss of the right to
practice. He does not believe 1t possible
much less probable. that any physician
wouldtake the chance OF such consequences
when the suppression OF the knowledge
would be Of no possible service to him.
PATIENTS WIDELY SEPARATED.
The health officer declines to give the
names of families where there are patients
i'll of diphtheria, or other contagion, and
also declines to give their location The
officials sd y it can do no good, and might
result to the detriment OF the parties in
vOlyed. DR.. Woodward says, however,
that the cases reported are confined to no
locality, but are scattered all over the
District, which is proof that there are no
local causes peculiar To any one section
There were seven cases reported yester-
day, representing widely separated sections
Health Officer Woodward is watching the
developments and assures the public that
prompt steps will be taken a required
nut that the number of diphtheritic pa
tients in Washington is not in excess of
those reported from other cities of equal
popul alton.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by Seymour Bros, bank
ers and brokers, members of New
York Stock Exchange. Washington
office, Rooms 3 and 3a, sun Building.
j. A. Breen, manager.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
FORCE BUILDING. CLOSED
-Four Cases Of Diphthsris Discovered
Among the Pupils.
PARENTS BECOME ALARMED

Many Children Kept Away from
SchOOl-Health. Officer- Does Not
Regard the Situation as Serious.
The Sixty-twO Cases in the Dis-
trict Widely Separated.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

London, Nov. 19.-The American bark
Oliver Thurlow, Capt. Gooding from Lon
don, for New York, which passed Deal
November IT, has been towed into Port
land in leaky condition.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Injured bv an Exn,os,on

Asbury Park, N. j., Nov. ia boiler
In the mill OF johnson & Sons exploded
this morning and seriously injured Enci-
neer Van Arsdale. The employees of the
mill had narrow escape.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
washington Stock Excnance

Sales-Met- X. X. IS, sl.0 0 at liz. Capital
Traction. IL at 6D L.. Wash. Gas, 40 at 4s.
Pneumatic Gun Carriage. ic0 at 10 cents: 346
at 1il.2 cents: 100 at IA IL: 100 at IA cents.
Mergenthaler Linotype, at 1871 2; 81 at 1871,
The morning times., 1896-11-20

The British steamer Tafna Capt. Orchard.
from Philadelphia. for Gloucester, Eng
land, before reported ashore near her
destination, but subsequently floated, has
arrived at Sharpness, and gone into dock.
She is not leaky.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

The Norwegian bark Oxo, Capt. Eben-
.sein, from Lucea. Jamaica l IS arrived at
Falmouth on fire.
Tho Norwegian bark Semramis, which
was abandoned on October 13, in latitude
32 north, longitude 76 west, while on u
voyage from Pensacola, for Rio Janeiro,
yeas sighted October 16 in latitude 32
north, longitude 70 west. She forms u
dangerous obstruction to navigation.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

The British steamer strathclyde, from
Calcutta, for Galveston, before reported
ashore, but later floated, and returned to
Calcutta, where she discharged part OF her
cargo, and docked for repairs, has been
surveyed. She suffered no apparent damage
To her bottom and is reshipping her dis
charged cargo.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
62c.

lot of Ladies' Corded Dimity
Wrappers, yoke front and shirred
back. Regular price, siO0
The morning times., 1896-11-20
Take
Advantage
of This.

Many sufferers from rheumatism and from
piles doI't know of quick sure cures for both
diseases. Many have heard of so-called
cures, but the price was too high,
E0p Just to let the public have a
trial of l. C. r. Rhumatic Cure
ONE which sells at 75c-~I
Wen send them bot hC
For those suffering from Piles, six 2-cent
STAN. will bring the /. C. R. Pile Ointment.
which cost you Csc before. Money returned
II not satisfactory.
Address
tn ID Chemical Co.
AV.h.Washington,D.C
for references or for cures
The morning times., 1896-11-20

let Of Ladies' Plaid Waists. that
never sold less than Sl.50, For to-
day, :5c. r
The morning times., 1896-11-20

CHOICE OF LADIES' EMBROID-
Erred TRIMMED DRAWERS A Nd
CORSET COVERS. REGULAR
PRICE, 35c.
The morning times., 1896-11-20
$4.oS each.

Today we shall offer lot
OF Plain Beaver or Kcrsey Jack
ets-boS fronts. very stylish
which are marked $3.50 else
fnr
The morning times., 1896-11-20

20C.
FOR INFANTS LONG A ND SHORT
WHITE FLA NNEL SKIRTS. REG
ULAR PRICE, CSC.
The morning times., 1896-11-20

For day we shall offer a lot
of Seal Plush Capes, fancy silk
lined. very full sweep, that are
worth 81 so for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
CITY IN BRIEF.

Five new members were received in
to the Presbyterian church Sunday.
At the y. NJ. G. A. Sunday afternoon
Mr.. n. b. Broughton made an excellent
talk on "The Commercial Value of a
Character
To-day the Southern Express Conn
pany is summoned to appear before
the State Railroad Commission, ito
show cause why their rates should not
be reduced
Elder T. N. Watson will preach, the
Lord willing, at the Primitive Baptist
church, corner Dawson and Morgan
streets, Friday, February 21st. Ser
vices to begin at II a. m.
The Norfolk Virginian devotes near
Iy column of communication to the
"OId Maids Convention" an entertain
ment gotten up by Mrs. j. b. Shipp,
who is pleasantly remembered in Raj
eigh.
-Four inches of snow" said Mr.. G.
f. Won Herman, the observer of the
weather station, as he filed the fore
cast with the News and Observer last
night, ''and." he added, lit may be
eight before morning" Pleasant pros
pect OF Out-0t~d00F FOLK!
Mr.. John C. Drewry, chairman Of the
street committee, has gone to New
York on business for his insurance
company. On these trips to the big
cities he never fails to pick up ideas
about streets and paving, and the city
profits from every excursion he makes.
In spite of the weather there was
good attendance at the Baptist Taber-
nacle yesterday at the afternoon ser
vice, and at the regular service last
night. There was one profession of
faith last night, and much interest
was shown. Services to-day at $3.50 p.
IN. and tonight at 7:30 p. IN.
A letter from DIR. L. H. Barnett, re-
ceived yesterday, states that he will
arrive in the city this morning at
1880 o'clock and speak at the First
Presbyterian church tonight, to-mor-
row and Thursday nights, according
to appointment. There will be no post
ponement because of the weather. The
hour is 7:30 o'clock
Prof. George D. Meares, manager of
the Academy Of Music, is negotiating
with Mr.. A. III. Stokes, of Durham, for
the rebuilding of the opera house at
that place. Since the big fire at Dur
ham that live town has had no theatri-
cal attractions, for lack of q place to
show in. Prof. Meares will be manager
of both houses, If the plan now on foot
natures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
THE LECTURE TONIGHT

Raleigh people have a rare treat to-
night in the lecture Of the noted Dr..
Barnett, of Atlanta, at the Presbyte-
rian church Dr Barnett is universally
regarded as one Of the ablest and most
gifted ministers in Atlanta, and his
church is always crowded. lie has
travelled extensively in Europe and the
Holy Land, and tonight his lecture is
on Jerusalem" he giving his personal
observations. 1t will be most interest
ing and entertaining.
The lecture win be delivered in the
Presbyterian church. No admission
will be charged, but a collection will
be taken up. Church opened at Z
O'Clock Lecture begins at 1880 o'clock.
Music on the occasion will be fur
nished by the choir under direction of
Prof r. Vernon Darnali, organist The
opening selection will be the Sanctus,
in 3D." (LambiIott; the Offertory, a so
prano solo by Miss II. Archer; II Heard
the Voice Of Jesus" Clark,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

News was received yesterday of the
death of Mr.. L. i. Pescud, brother of
Mr.. John S. Pescud, Of this city. He
died suddenly in New Orleans Sunday
night.
Mr.. Pescud was born and raised in
Raleigh, and his death causes real sor-
row among all who knew him here.
At the time Of his death Mr.. Pescud
was employed by his brother, Mr.. Peter
T.. Pescud, one Of the most prominent
citizens OF New Orleans.
About fifteen years ago Mr.. Pescud
went to New Orleans, and has since
lived there.
He was the son of the late Peter n.
Pescud, Sr., and was a man Of very fine
qualities.
The remains will reach here Wednes-
day and will be inferred in lakewood
cemetery. Notice of the funeral will
be given later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS.

Having bought out the Fire Insur-
ance business of Mr.. A. E. +. Lindsey,
we are now prepared to conduct gen
eral Fire Insurance Agency in connec-
ton with our Real Estate business, and
would be very glad to have our friends
and the public generally remember
this and give us a share of their pat
ronage. We represent some of the
oldest and strongest Fire Insurance
companies in the world. All business
given us shall have our prompt and
personal attention.
Respectfully,
J. NJ. BROUGHTON & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

You can't get the Laws of 1895, and
the 117th n. G. Report at $500, Sey-
mour's 9th and 18th Digests at $500, and
any other law book at a reduced price
elsewhere than at the
SOUTHERN LAW BOOK EXCHANGE,
Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

The Southern Railway will sell re-
turn tickets to the Newbern Fair, Feb
ruary 23-28th for $500. 1t will be the
best Fair yet held, and great crowds
are going.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18
FEBRUARY 10, 1896.
BUSIN ESS II EMS

Laws of 1895 at So each, only ones
to be had. Seymours 9th and 18th
Digest for sale. You can't get them
anywhere else.
SOUTHERN LAW BOOK EXCHANGE,
Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

Listen for the sleigh bells today.
W. p. Van Horn, at Frank Stronach's,
has the best sleighs and cutters, with
one or two good horses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-18

Telephone subscribers will please
add Daily Call, 1874, and Mrs. Z. nj.
Harrison (residence), 1911.