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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Sold

Twas on the street we stood yester
day evening just before the SUI passed
beyond the horizon, asking for news, the
most Of which had apparently taken
itself off 70 Chapel Hill, or been drown.
ed, that an Afro-Americai came along
with his hand tied up in white cloth.
Thinking we had caught on to some.
thing fresh. we stopped him and asked
him how he got hurt Il got my fng-
ers cut off in q sausage mill about two
months ago" and passed on. Jim said
he remembered eating some sausage
once OF very peculiar flavor.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Officers Elected.

Last night being The first regular
meeting night Of the Knights Of Pythias
in this month, the election Of officers to
seryefor the ensuing six months took
place. Those elected were as follows:
". NJ. Yearly, chancellor commander,
A B, Burch, vice-chancelor.
Rev, A. A. pruden, Prelate.
J. Scott Burch, master of work.
has, Piper, master at arms
Sometime ago ]. Scott Burch was
elected as q delegate to the meeting 0
the Grand Lodge in Asheyille on the
28tli Of this month. Last night Sauiue.
Kramer was elected as an alternate to
the meeting of the Grand Lodge
The above officers will be installed on
The first Thursday night in July.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Martinique nantlals.

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage Of Miss Ella Barringer Martin,
daughter Of Rev. J. D. Martin. Of Chapel
Hill, 10 Mr.. Frank Page, son Of AR. A.
+. Page. Of Moore County. who Is also
proprietor Of the Park Hotel, Raleigh.
The maria e will take place on Thurs
day. june 18th. Both Mr.. Page and
Miss Martin have friends in Durham
who will wish them much happiness
and . safe voyage on the sea Of life.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Badly Needed.

Now, since the ball has been put In
motion for . government building In
Durham. with, We hope fair prospec,
Of success, the time is opportune for an
expression Of public opinion about a
Union depot
The HERALD has before called atten.
ton 70 this matter, and In the belief
that II would be to the ultimate interest
Of the railroads. the city. and the travel.
ing public. again ask that some though,
and attention be given TIE natter The
decrease Of accidents alone might pay
for the outlay.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

GREENSBORO, N. G., June d.
The Democratic executive com.
mittee Of the Fifth district met
here today and appointed the 9th
Of June as the day and Green's
bOro as the place Of the district
convention. Mr. W. w. Fuller
having resigned as chairman be.
cause Of change Of residence, Mr..
Robert l.. Holt, Of Burlington,
was elected in his place.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
What You'Ii pay.

The assessment for this year, as
arranged BY the county commissioner,
aud Of record In the Register Of Deeds
Office Il, on the sioo valuation, 81 7-sc.
for state. ] f.3c, for pensions; Is for
school; 40 for county; j for court house;
S for railroads; for county roads, and
ss.oo for poll tax. The aggregate making
total Of ~ cents, with poll tax left of
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Report comes TO the Recorder office
that Yesterday evening while returning
from Chapel Hill. Messrs Bill Lunsford
and Dol Sears, In crossing q swollen
stream just this side Of that place had
the buggy to turn over In the water.
Both were thrown out aud thoroughly
wetted, Mr.. Lunsfofd being slightly
hurt hy his fall.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

"My mothers health was very
poor for q number Of years and
she did not receive any relief
from the doctors and began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. She
improved very soon after begin
ming the use Of this medicine
and her health is better now
than it has been years" Mrs.
p. s. Gettys, Polkville, N. g.
Hoods Pills aie easy to take,
easy TO operate.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
The Teachers Assembly.

On account Of Teachers Assembly at
Asheyille. the Southern railway will sell
round Trip tickets from Durham, includ.
ing teachers membership coupon. for
80 90 each, for the round trip. Tickets
on sale June 18th to 27th. including
iinal limit July 10th. Hotelrates greatly
reduced for this occasion -average 81 "a
10 81 50 per day.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Frankfort, KY. June s,-The story
sent out last night 10 the effect that
Gov. Bradley had Withdrawn from the
presidential race, is pronounced by the
governors political managers as wholly
unauthorized and unwarranted by the
newspaper interview upon which Il was
based. The interview in question war,
rantcd no such inference as was made.
Gov BradIey's. closest friends say the
statement that il was meant as formal
withdrawal, Is ridiculous.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

New York is a great state. 1t
is progressive and so patriotic
il is always trying to fill "a long
felt want" The latest stroke Of
enterprise and philanthrophy,
comes to the newspaper men of
the south to furnish them with
"BraIps." The HERALD returns
thanks, but will endeavor to
find enough in the home market
t. supply the local demand.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

JAcEs-NvILLg, Rla. June 3.-The
steamer Three Friends, which left here
Nay q loaded with arms and ammuni.
ton and bound ostensibly for Key
West, has returned. No landing was
made at Key West nor were the goods
brought back. Though the officers and
crew are reticeni. il is almost certain
that the munitions were landed on Gu.
ban soil. Several consignmenis Of arms
recently arrived here, and IL i expected
tina, the Three Friends will soon make
another trip.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Just now everybody is begin.

Just now everybody IS begin"
ming to take a Spring Medicine.
And it is a good thing 10 do
provided you take Simmont
Liver Regulator-t h g bess
Spring Medicine. It's a slug.
gish liver that clogs the system
and makes bad blood. A dose
a day Of Simmons Liver Regu-
lator will make a new man out
Of you, and a new woman too.
Look for the Red Y on the pack
age. Il is Simmons Liver Reg
ulator you want.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Henderson Represented.

Yesterday evening We noticed among
the throng which left here for the
University commencement, some Of
Henlerson's mos: prominent and pop
ular young society people. Miss Lila
Tucker was the magnet, escorted BY
Messrs Julian Ingle, Sydney Cooper
aud Tom LassiteI, all Of whom were
apparently anxious 10 tucker in"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Topeka, Kas, June 5.-The Kansas
Democrats today elected a delegation to
the national convention and bound
them 10 y o.e for no Presidential candid.
ate who was not unequivocally for the
free coinage Of silver at the ratio OF I6
10 !. The silver men we're so much In
the majority that the few gold delegates
were not even heard and the proceed.
ings were carried on by the silver men
with harmony and dispatch.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
Communicated.
Durham. n {. Iune ath.

Durham. n G, June 4th. 1896.
TO the honorable board Of town Com.
missioners We the citizens Of Pine street
and surrounding, appeal to your sym
psthies begging Of you to look after the
sidewalk leading from Pine stree,
around the Parish Tobacco Factory in 10
petigrew street II is almost impassi.
bic. Very Resp.
n fTfzRNe
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

PARSLEY, Va, June S-The bust
ness section Of this town was complete.
" wiped out by a Ere this afternoon.
Twelve stores, the post-office, with al
lis contents, ten small shops, and three
barrel factories weIe burned. There
are only four stores left in the town,
Many are homeless, having secured only
their clothes Every building in Dunno
avenue. the principal street, was de.
stroyed. The loss is estimated al &C.,.
900; insurance. si2,ooo.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT.
Exercises Yesterday 81 Graduates
-yice-President Stephenson
Spoke.

The exercises Of the One Hundred
and First Annual Commencement Of the
University Of North Carolina took place
in the Memorial hall at G hapel Hill yes
terday. The weather was very incle-
ment and rain poured down nearly all
day. but Notwithstanding that fact, the
commencement was well attended.
There were thirty.seven young men
who received their sheep skins" yes
terday and went out from the UNIVERSE
ty walls to meet thu duties Of life.
Those who delivered orations and
their subjects were as follows: X. p.
jenkins. THE two Institutions Of His
tory" w. T Woodley, IT., "The ma
tional judiciary" I. w. Canada, les.
thetics in life" R. c. Ailsbrook. "The
Christian State" j. c. Eller, MANS
inhuman:ty to man. The contest for
the Mangum medal for the best Grafton
was mainly between the last two named
and was won by Mr.. Alsbrook. Both of
their orations were exceptionally fine
and It was hard to decide which was the
best of the two. The other thirty.two
young men presented their graduating
Theses, which ar. too lengthy for our
limited space,
Durham boys, who always come in for
their share Of honor, when there are
any to be won, acquitted themselves
nicely yesterday Edward r. Carr, son
DR.. A g. Carr. was awarded the Worth
prize for having the best theses on
philosophy. His subject was "Tbe
significance Of the French Revolution. !"
John X. Carr. another son Of Or. arr, a
member Of the freshman class. shared
the highest honors In The school with
A. Henderson. Of sophomore class.
This Is q compliment to Durham and
the HERALD tips Il hats to the two
young gentlemen above referred 10.
vIcE PRESIDENT STEVENSON
The sice-president Of the United
States-Ad +. Stevenson--an party,
consisting Of Gen w.R. OK and four
Young ladies, arrived on the "EIill" in
private car attache to the regular train,
which arrived there about IL o. lock.
At4 CLOCK in the afternoon the vice.
president delivered an address 10 the
graduating class and 10 hall full Of
peop'e.
The annual concert By the University
Glee Club was given last night; as was
also the annual german.
Among those who attend the COM
mencement exercises at Chapel Hill
yesterday. were Mr.. and Mrs, w. II.
Proctor. DR., and Mrs Fitch snd guest,
Miss Monte Christian. Misses Nola and
Msy Woodward and Sir. T. c. williams
These went through the country in pri.
waite conyeyances.
Those who went BY rail, whose names
We caught were: Miss Annie Louise
Watts. Rev. G. J Dowell. speight
Dowell. 5. n. Hol,ou. J. j. Ward. DR.
N. p Boddie, c. 7. Pearson, j A. Walk
er. b. +. .arpenter, Geo. ]. Nowitzky.
Jas. II southgate. J. X. Lambert Mes
danes L, Duke, W. L Wall and Geo
w. Watts. Professor L. W. Tones, hes
srs J. S. Manning. +. A. Green, v. S.
Bryant, w. b. Guthrie, George W
Watts, Miss Eta Heart, George era.
ham, Bill Lougee, isses Matilda Heart,
Lizzie Morehead, Blanche Morgan, Isla
t.. na.i. sr.....ii.....
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Tomorrow week. June 18TH, the Dem.
ocrats will hold their primaries in each
township and elect delegates 10 the
county convention, which meets on Sat.
urdaY the aoth. II is expected the party
vii take VAIN interest in these meet.
ings, or rather conventions.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

MACON, Ga, June 2.-LThe
wholesale dry goods house of
Wolff Il Hass has failed. The
liabilities are a quarter Of a mil.
and the assets are the same.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

A Georgia man Il going to run for
any Office he can get, on the following
platform: ~ meyer was in the war;
never hollered at the surrender and
never killed anybody that let me alone,
and the only thing know about the
financial question Il this: need money. =
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

1T appears now, that while pc.
litical equality may be all right
in a theoretical governmental
sense, that those in mad pursuit
If votes are bringing about
practical social equality.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Dies MONIES, Iowa, June a.
Senator Allison has chosen ]. N.
Baldwin, of Council Bluffs, to
present his name at st. Louis to
the convention,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

SAN JOSE, Cal, June 2.--Ten
thousand dollars reward is of.
fered for the arrest James c.
Durham, who murdered his
wife and her family this morn.
ing. Officers are close on his
track.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

The Schoolfield. Hanauer Gro
Gerry Company, one Of the oldest
Wholesale firms in Memphis,
Tenn, has assigned; liabilities,
500 600.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Great Tabernacle excursion Tuesday,
June IS. elegtnt trains. two sections,
over new route via Selma, Wilson, Rocky
Mount. Round trip sa.as. Washing.
ton City OF baltimore, $500 from Nor.
folk, round trip.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Mai. ]. w. Graham, Of IIillsboro, was
q passenger on yesterday mornings
train. He and Geo. /. Nowitsky had a
seat together, which was well filed.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

WASHINGTON, June 2-Dan.
lei s. Pickerell, an insurance
agent, was found dead on 23rd
street, this city early this morn.
ing. The coroner states the
cause of the death was alcohol
ism The deceased was about
thirty SIX wears old. He was a
grandson of the late Gov. Sprigg
of Maryland, and a son of Col
Pickerell, a prominent citizen
of North Carolina.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

A. N. Thompson, delivery clerk at
the Banner Warehouse, left yesterday
10 visit his father, who is very sick at
his residence In Oak Grove township.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

WASHINGTON, June 2 Vice
President Stevenson and Gener-
al W. r. Cox, Sea. etafy of the
United States Senate, will leave
Washington at l0:45 p. m. to
morrow, over the Southern Reil-
way, for Chapel Hill, n. c., at
which point the Vice President
will deliver an grafton before
the University of North Caro-
lima, June 4th, and will return
10 Washington that night.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Private advices from baltimore say
that 9. II. Norton Is improving and will
probably be well enough 70 come home
next week.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Miss Monte Christian, Of Norwood,
Montgomery county. is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Or. Fitch.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
After Maceo.

HAVANA, June 2, tits report
ed that a foce of %, 1000 men will
be sent after Maceo.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Clevelands veto of the River
and Harbor bill was no good
They have passed it over his
autocratlc edict by the requisite
constitutional majority, and il
has become a lava law which
can only be executed under con-
ditions which do not exist now
It is an order for Paul to pay
Peter, when Peter has no money
So ways the world and political
chicanery, yet this time, Grover
appears to have been nearer
right than the greater power
which over ruled him
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

Miss Florence Hargrove, of
Williams Mill, who has been
visiting relatives returned home
Sunday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

The commencement Of the
University Of North Carolina is
on this week, and has a draw.
irg card to day, in that, the
Vice. President of this Great Big
country, Adelai Stevenson, oc
cupies the most conspicuous
place on the program. Mr..
Stevenson is more nationally.
but not more kindly. rpmem.
bered by the people in this land
of "Tar, pitch, and turpentine,
than that modest gentleman,
Cent. w. R. Cox, clerk of the
U. S. Senate who chaperones
him on this trip.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04
A Habit from Dodaine Bricks.

= - $500 ~sA9H1 Att1N~s
The man with glasses grabbed
his companion suddenly by the
arm.
See there, hecried. "Look
at that man. Doyou notice the
way in which he lodges back
and forth across the side walka
What is wrong with him? For
months | have met him every
day upon the street, and he is
always going through the same
performance.
The man in the light suit
smiled.
THAT is Kubbs" he said.
Years ago the binding next to
that In which his office was To-
Gated was torn down, and a
habit of lodging bricks which
he then contracted has never
worn off. n"
HE is an old resident of Chi
cago then?' said the man with
eye glasses. Chicago Tribune.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-06-04

..~ the BgsT GoJTE TO THE ---
NORTH and EAST.
49, yr.T,autF" co.cHrs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-03
ELIZABETH CITY


Elizabeth City N. c., June 2 (Spe-
ciaD.-Mrs. Jessie Askew. who has been
very Ill for some time. is gradually i'm
poving.
At the Mayors Court this morning
Herbert Jones was tried for shooting
on the street and was fined 81 and costs.
Miss Bette f. Pool left to-day for a
protracted visit to relatives in South
Mills, N. c.
Several boats on Wilby's ways for re-
pairs.
Mrs. William Keaton Is Ill at her
esidence on West Fearing street
Mr.. l.. Il. Chapman and family have
moved into the house on Dwyer street
lately purchased by them.
Mrs. George +. Green, OF Crittendon.
va, Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Askew.
on Church street
Prayer meeting Will be held at the Bap-
tist church tomorrow night, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. DR.. C. s.
Bla ckwcll.
Mr.. Warren Pool, of ReldsvIlle, is
visiting relatives in this county.
The dwelling now being erected on
church street, and owned by Mrs. II.
Rutter, is nearing completion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-03
I'M BERKLEY.

The Memorial exercises of Ne!meyer-
Shaw Camp, G. ", passed off without
a hitch yesterday. The citizens OF the
town We're busy II day decorating the
graves OF the dead soldiers and friends.
The stores and residences were also we'll
decorated. BY o'clock In the afternoon
the military of Norfolk ana Portsmouth
began to arrive, also the Pickett-Buch
anan and Stonewall Camps. c. W. They
assembled on Liberty street and march
ed ito the cemetery, where Rev r. M.
Chandler led I'm prayer. after WATCH
the orator OF the day, Colonel l.. ID.
Starke was introduced by Rev. w. A..
Slaymaker. The Colonel paid a beauti-
full tribute to the dead heroes.
Miss Rosa Allen, of Virginia Beach.
is Visiting her sister, Mrs W. E.
Rice. on Virginia street.
Rev. j. ]. Hall, d. d.. preached the
Baccalaureate sermon to the students of
Berkeley Military Institute:at MainEtre
Christian Church. The closing exercises
will take place during the remainder
of the week at Pythian Hall.
The following young ladies will COM
pose the Glass Roll for the past session :
Geneva Banke Gregory, 'Edmon!a Cora
Phillips, Mary Baker Garwood, Rebecca
Frances Dashien. isabelle Pennington
Lprrin1or. Grace Irene Rockefeller, Lillian
May. Mary Kathleen Ives.
The annual sermon of the commence
ment of Berkeley Military Institute was
delivered at Main Street Christian
Church last night by Rev. DR.. Hall. of
Norfolk. The sermon was one of pow
ar. embellished with the most profound
thought. Subject, "Visions and Calls. -
Text, Acts 16, verses 9 and 10. The mu-
sic was of the highest order, rendered I'm
most excellent manner by Miss Thurs
ton, assisted by Mrs. John L. Foreman.
Mrs. Q. A. Calcott, Miss Annie Cornick
and Mr.. WIN Pritchard. Mrs. Joughins
organist. The primary department.
under the management of Margaret
Iatem, VIII give concert at PythIan
Hall Thursday evening
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-03
COLERAINE.

Coleraine. N. c., June .2.-(SpeciaD-
"a very large crowd assembled at the
Academy building here on the 18th ulto
10 witness the closing exercises of the
Eoleraine School. The audience seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the occasion, judg-
ing by the rounds of applause that fol-
lowed almost every piece. All OF the
students acquitted themselves so we'll
we can scarcely particularize. but can
not forbear complimenting the recita-
lions by Misses Dora Watford and Noble
Wilson; also that OF little Miss Elsie
Beasley. The humorous pieces were well
rendered and the Duet by Misses Ether
edge and Northcott was deserving OF
more than passing notice. Our teacher.
Mrs. Il: r. Etheredge. has been faith
full and dilsgent In her work and we
hope her efforts may be- crowned with
success We append the following pro-
gI anime OF the exercises:
Chorus Spring
Prose Recital-'tSetaing Hen" va,
Miss Nina Hass.
Concert Recita ion-"Looloing Ahead
by Ten Little Boysand Girls
Chorus ..................."F orest Shades
Prosri Recital-"B:o. Gardener on
WickedneSs" Master Joe Etheredge
Recitation-"A Little Girls Faith"
...............eM Miss Laura Bristoe
Restitution eeius ihumorous,-R, ep b0at Race
Philosophy ... Miss Susie Sissoms
Recitation-"Katie Lee and Willie
Gray" ...... Miss Ethel Ethere dge
chorus Observation-Disclosures. Boat Song
Recitation (humorous)-"Uncle Joe's
Co;ton" Miss Allie Northcott
Duet Observation-Disclosures. Vocal
Misses Etheredge and Northcott.
Neutrality-suspicious. Boys Dream"
................ Miss Mollie Wilson
Chorus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Our Bride"
Charade-.Ad vertising for a Wife,
Characters, Master Wiley Gillian, Miss
Mollie Wilson! Miss Susie Sissoms Miss
Nina Bass Master George Healy and
Master Bruce Beasley.
Neutrality-suspicious. Chitf's Daugh-
ter .. Miss Dora Watford
Chorus ...................... Mine"
Prose Recital in Observation-Disclosures
character Master Ned Etheredge
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-03
NORTH CAROLINA
WILSON.


Wilson, N. c., June (SpeciaD.-Mr.
FRANK Daniel and wife are visiting here.
Mr. Goodman Hardy has returned from
Sampson county, where he has been
attending school. We are glad to see
he won his medal on mathematics.
MISS Julia Herring returned yester-
DAY from Fremont. N. C..
MIR. Ben Herring. who had been at
tending school at Chapel Hill, returned
home yesterday.
Rev. MIR. Hail. of Fayetteville, passed
through our city yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Thompson returned from
Rocky Mount. N. c.
capt. T. NJ. Anderson returned yes
terday from Washington. N. C.
Rev. Mr.. 1vey returned yesterday from
Greensboro. n. c.
Mrs. II. II. Convention left yesterday
for Goldsboro II. C.
Mr.. Iund returned yesterday from
Rocky Mount N. c.
Mr.. John Tyson returned yesterday
from Rocky Mount
Mr.. Tom Howard. OF Richmond. spent
yesterday here.
Mr. Charles Gold. editor OF the Wilson
Tunes, left yesterday for Raleigh, n. c..
Judge w. S. Q. d. Robinson passed
through here yesterday en- route for
Goldsboro, n. c.