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The news & observer., 1897-01-08
JURORS FOR FEBRUARY TERM

The following jurors by townships wers
drawn by the County Commissioners foI
the February (eiyiD term of court. First
week:
st. Mary's township-N. w. Pool, j. l.
Watson. G. w. Williams.
Buckhorn-J. r. Rollins, L. Wilson.
Raleigh-Henry Cross, r. f. Craw.
ford. j. D. Carroll. l.. B. Pegram, r. c.
Redford, s. d. Smith, w. III. Riggan.
Oak Groye-Alex Burton (col)
Little Rivera. L. Hicks.
White Oak-E. j. Holt.
House Creek-J. w. Marks.
New Lightly G. Ray, /. E. Beck.
Those drawn for the second week are
as follows
Swift Creek VIM. Cotton (ool), w. A.
Sauls.
Raleigh-Frank Branch (eol.), III. l..
Martin, c. E. Crawford. J. ]. Grady.
John r. Duke.
Cary-J. s. Cooper, ]. J. Maroon, G.
ii. Clark.
Barton's Creek. d. Bailey.
White 0ak-L ID jerks.
Little River-W. J. Pulley, j. b. Ed.
wards.
st. Mary's- Harry Nichols, W. H..
Owens.
Cedar Fork-W. II. Maroon.
Middle Creek-J. w. Rowland.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
WONDERS, :,
viii Never Cease as Long as Mrs
Joe Persons Remedy Lives

Last June ] was suffering terribly from
some bladder trouble, which was 50 severe
and extreme that the physicians said an
operation would have to be performed and
the stone crushed. l dreaded it so much and
had so much faith in Mrs. Persons WASH
that determined 10 try it first and see what
ii wou do tor me, so | applied 1T three
times day aud in THIRTY. SIX HOURS
The Inflammation subsided, the swelling ard
enlarg ement was reduced and THE STONE
PASSED WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE, The
stone was so large, and no one can know, ex-
cept those who have so suffered, what ii was.
I do not believe / could have s ood an opera.
tion aud believe / would have died had 1t
not been for Mrs. Joe Persons WASH. If
anyone is suffering from this bladder tr0u-
bic let hem try IL. My pain would be So
reat that wQuld have to be put III a tub OF
hot water 10 relieve those terrible paroxysms
of pains. 1t made perfect cure of me. On,
that everyone could realize what medicine
ts wit hin reach, and try il. how much suffer
ing would be saved. Mis-. Person herself does
not say as much for her remedy as il de
serves,
am, very truly,
MRS. ABNER ALEXANDER.
Hupewell, MecklenbuIg Co., N. c., Dee.
!, 1895.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
THE INAUGURATION PROGRAM
Legislative and Citizens Reception Com
mittees Appointed

Judge Russell and the newly elected
State officers will be inaugurated on next
Tuesday, January 10Th. This has been
definitely settled.
Reception committees were yesterday
appointed by the House and Senate and
the citizens Of Raleigh. Mai IT. l..
Graat is chairman Of the Senate commit
tee, Representative Sutton is chairman
OF the House committee. and Mr.. c. T.
Bailey is chairman Of the citizens com
mittee
These chairmen and other members Of
their committees will go down to Viii
mington to escort Judge Russell and his
family to Raleigh. 1t is understood that
Pullman ears have been placed at their
disposal for this purpose by the Southern
Railway and Atlantic Coast Line.
The escort committee will leave here
Sunday morning on the II 80 Southern
train for Wilmington via GoldsbOro.
They will spend the night in Wilmington
and leave for Raleigh next morning with
Judge Russell and family and large
delegation of Wilmington people, arriv-
ing here at 3:40 Monday afternoon.
On his arrival here Judge Russell
will be driven to the Park Hotel, where
he viii have rooms until after he takes
the oath Of Office, when he and his family
viii move to the Governors mansion.
The Inauguration ceremonies, which
willapecur at noon on Tuesday, the 10Th,
will be as simple as possible. The oath
Of Office will be administered In the
House OF Representatives before both
branches OF the Legislature, and after
that Judge Russell viii make a speech
outlining his policy
That evening public reception will
be rendered the new Governor and State
officers by the Capital Club.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
A Meeting Of the Stockholders Held in
the Mayor Office.

n AeetIng or the Stockholders Held in
the Mayor Office.
A called meeting of the subscribers TO
the Library Fund was held Thursday in
the Mayor office. A majority of the
stockholders were present in person or by
proxy. Chas. J. Parker, secretary OF
the committee, called the meeting to or
der, stating that the object was to effect
an organization, by the election Of suita-
bic officers and to appoint a committee
to prepare O charter and have it submit
ted to the next meeting. The secretary
reported that about $4,000 had been sub
scribed by stockholders, and large A1an-
ber OF annual members had been enroll
ed; and that it was now necessary to
complete an organization.
On motion of Jos. e. Pogue an election
was held resulting as follows:
For president, John G. Drewry; vice
president, Needham II. Broughton
for treasurer, Herbert w. Jackson; for
secretary, Charles j. Parker.
Committee to prepare charter: f. III,
Busbee, Chas. ]. Parker, Geo. Allen
A very valuable library has been Of
fered to the association on favorable
terms, without using any of the funds
already subscribed, and~it is thought that
another large library will be obtained,
whenever the association is prepared to
receive it. This is an important move in
the right direction, the influence OF good
circulating library is felt by every fami-
"; the community viii owe lasting debt
OF gratitude to the busy men, who have
given their valuable time to this work.
and they viii owe larger debt to the Of
fcers who have consented to accept the
responsibility Of organizing the work
Let every citizen take an interest in the
matter.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
THE TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL
The Legislature to be Asked for an
Appropriation to 1t.

The Legislature to be Asked for an
Appropriation to 1t.
The North Carolina Board of Com
missioners to the Tennessee Centennial
and International Exposition met in the
Senate chamber and organized by elect
ing Col. Theo. II. Davidson presendent
Of the Board and Mr.. H. w. Miller, the
secretary. A committee was appointed
consisting OF Maj. Graham Dawes, Capt.
Badly Capehart and the president, Col.
Davidson, was appointed TO formulate
memorial TO the Legislature in regard
to an appropriation for a State exhibit
at the Centennial, which opens May 1st,
being ,..e one hlndredth anniversary OF
the formation Of Tennessee as a State,
and closes October 3Oth.
The following commissioners were
present at this meeting: Col. Theo. #.
Davidson, of Asheville; Mr.. Whiting, Of
Wilmington; Maj. L. II. Robertson, of
Charlotte, and II. W. Miller, Of Raleigh.
The three commissioners who are absent
are DR.. Capehart, of xittrell; Maj. Gra-
ham Dawes, OF Newbern. and Mr. Gra-
ham. OF Lenoir.
1t is important that North Carolina
be properly represented in this expesi-
ton. Tennessee is a child of the Old
North State and a worthy daughter she
has proved. We are proud OF her and
rejoice in her prosperity as in some sense
our own.
The exposition has been recognized by
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
RICHARD oAswELL's TEA cur.
1t has Been Presented to Gov. Carr by
Col. John w. Whitford

Col. John w. Whitford.
Gov. Carr is the happy recipient of a
valuable relic and handsome testimonial
OF the love and esteem OF Col. John u.
Whitford. 1t is a cup and saucer once
the property Of Richard CaswelI the first
Constitutional Governor Of North Car
olina. 1t was from this cup that that H.
lustrious man drank his tea ON the night
of his inaugural ton, just 120 years ago,
and from that same cup Gov. Carr last
night drank his tea.
In presenting this gift to Coy. Carr.
Col. Whitford writes, among other
things, as follows:
ut is very gratifying to me to be able
to present to you, ut the expiration Of the
four years term of the exalted office you
have, in the opinion of II large majority
of our most intelligent citizens, so ably
filled, this cup and saucer from which
this illustrious citizen Orchard Caswen)
drank on the evening OF December 18th.
1II6, Immediately after his Inauguration
as the first Governor under the C0usti-
tuition Of North Carolina.
Their association, If they could speak,
would make an ip lructivc and interest
ing chapter In tt history Of cur State.
They could c6i%ap to US many of our
most famous statesmen and soldiers. But
alas they are dumb Yet they should
bep rized by our people generally, and by
none more than 10y yourself. l know they
are going where they will be appreciated ;
where they will be a source of greater
good or we would not be willing to dis
penSp with them = q
Il cannot let Mrs. Carr, who has pre-
sided with such ease and grace at the
Governors Mansion pass from it without
some token from me to her, if small, to
let her know how fully l appreciate her
friendship and courtesy during her resi-
dence at thee ity of Raleigh. / send her a
spoon; and is it not appropriate to ac-
company the cup and saucer sent to his
EXcelency-give to one that has so often
sweetened his tea, and more than that,
made his life sweeter and happier,
through long years, than it otherwise
could have been; and may it be given to
her to add many more years still to them,
under the hospitable roof at Bracebridge.
is my prayer"
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
Then, viii you support Marshall

Then, will you support Marshall
MottY'
From this feeler OF yesterday the Repub-
licans took hope as showing lack Of con
centrati0n on Buffers part upon any one
man.
But the Butler men stand firm, and Mr..
Butler has not yet shown any white
feather. Seconding the self-poise which
he maintains comes a remark from Con-
greSsman Fowler yesterday as follows:
with proper tactics" said Mr. Fowler,
the Popuhsts viii. secureSthe Senator.
All OF the members published by you
News and Observer as having an
nounced their intention to support Pritch-
ard have, with the exception OF two,
either fatty denied it or modified their
alleged position"
Senator Pritchard is very exclusive and
silent as clam, and while putting on a
forced courtesy to Democratic re-
porters, let's them understand, by a GER
tain bearing, that they are personae non
gratae. Even Oscar Spears keeps still
for once in his life, and answers a re-
porter by blowing in his face a breath
fun of silence. Judge Ewart rutfles up
his feathers like a settling hen and gives
a long continuous cluck, rs If he Will hy
into the face of any reporter who tries to
monkey with his nest Of secrets. Rev.
Ki Budger folds one lip over the other
as IL he is doing up his words in a shroud
to bury them alive What they didn't tell
the reporter last night would make q
great story.
But they keep doin about on the first
floor of the Park, and Butler and his
crowd keep doin about on the second
floor, and nobody wont say nuthin' tall
except that the other fellows licked-sure
thing.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
Clothing Department.

Mems cheviot suits that
sack
that
y 20 and " reduced to $3.50 Interesting
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
A YoUNG posToFTICE ROBBED
In Jail Here and Confessed Committin,
the Crime for Money.

the Crime for Money.
He is young white boy, scarcely is
years old, with a clear eye
ond bright. open face. There is
nothing of the criminal about
him in appearance. As he follow
cd the officer from the train to the court
house yesterday, carrying small paper
box in his hand-cuffed hands, he looked as
if he would not maliciously harm any
creature in the world And l don't be
lieye he would, but be is a thief. a rob
ber. a postofIice robber, and he was
ilought here to await in the county jail
bis certain sentence to the Albany peui-
tontiary by the next Federal Court
l say certain" sentence because he
does not deny the charge against him He
says be did break into The Iostofiee at
Evans, Chatham county, and that be-
stole therefrom q package of letters,
check and some sample packages Of med
ieine that had beeH sent through the ma,l
He admits that be was searching for
money. But it was useless to deny it,
for when arrested the officers found some
af the articles upon his person and Tbs
rest Of them in his home Therefore.
when his trial came up he plead guilty.
His name is Robert n Dixon His
home is i'll Chatham county, near Evans.
the postofiice he robbed. Though young
in years, he is old in the crime of larceny.
Only three months ago he got out of the
workhouse after serving a term of eight
months. Since that he stole some corn.
ands the matter was compromised. Last
week he broke into the postoffice and is
now in Jail here for so doing.
He was brought here yesterday morn.
ing by Deputy Marshal W. H. Cook. of
Siler City.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08


u disposition o out
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
BICYCLE FOR SALE.

am authorized by Ernest Pittman, the
orphan boy whe drew the Berwanger
bicycle on Christmas Eve, to sell the
wheel for him. The bicycle is a good
enc, finely finished, and can be seen at
the office of G. G. Mcdonald, who has
kindly offered to sell the wheel without
commission.
l.. r. AFFORD.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
NOW FOR 1T

citizens will make much
The news & observer., 1897-01-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If It
fails to cure. 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
Elections of Officers.

At n regular meeting of Union Council,
No. 81, Royal Arcanum, held December
II. 1897, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: w. b. Garlick, re-
gent; w. c. Wells, vice-regent; w. T.
Woodson. orator: A. j. Bowman, past
regent; +. r. Butler. secretary; w. ii.
Williams, collector; n. X. White, trea-
surer; o. r. Kelley, chaplain; w. u.
Riddlck, guide; w. +. Ammons, warden;
John II. Traylor, sentry; representative
to the Grand Council, Rowland Hill; al
ternate. c. T. Ammons; Trustees, w. Il.
Smith, o. r. Kelley, j. w. Davis.
NAPOLEON Council, No. All, American
Legion of Honor at its last regular
meeting, elected the following officers;
Commander, j. Samuel Parrish; Vice
Commander. j. L. Weymouth; Past Com
mander, X. f. Jones; orator, r. NJ. Jones;
Secretary. Charles f. Hudnall; Collector,
Rowland Hill; Treasurer, NJ. +. Hudnall;
Guide. c. e. Fitzwilson; Warden, r. F.
Walker; Chaplain, G.. Smith; Sentry, Nj.
Myers; Trustees, j. w. Carter, w. f.
Farrar, G.. Smith.
At the annual meeting Of Pioneer Chap
ter, No. L, American Guild, held last
night, the following officers were elected
10 serve for the year 1898: Past-Governor,
S. Galeski; Governor, j. S. Talley; Vice
Governor. L. S. Turpin; Secretary. e.
Leslie Spence; Treasurer. II. G. Fonst-
mann; Chaplain, w. A. McGhee; Warden
w. G. Duke; Guard, e. c., Lambert;
Medical Examiner, r. e. Franklin.
The reports of the secretary and trea-
surer show that the chapter Is in good
condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
HANG UP THEIR SOCKS IN JAIL.
Justice John Sent Them Down-Ten-
DOIIars'-Worth of Getting Even.

The two little coal-thieves-Fitz JET
ferson and Richard Jones-were before
Justice John yesterday morning and were
sent down to spend sixty days in jail.
They will hang up their stockings at that
wel-known hosiery on Christmas-eve
night. The colored young uns' were run
I'm at the First Police-Station because an
officer Of that citadel found them taking
coal from the Chesapeake and Ohio Com
pany.
In the case OF Willie Sullivan (coloreO,
charged with assaulting and striking VIII
lie Hill, a colored girl, with rock. the
accused was fined so and costs. When
the masculine William did not bride his
tongue, it got him into a year of trouble.
On going back to the pen he said he
would get even to the extent of $40, and,
unluckily for him, an officer heard him.
He was brought back before the fine inn
posing gentleman on the bench, and was
required to give security in $500 for twelve
months.
Andrew Cash was charged with steal
ing one turkey, the property of Richard
Wood, and was sent down for sixty days,
Several decided, ut the instance Of JUS
tice John. not to indulge in liquid re-
freshments durinS the Christmas holi-
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
AN INTERESTING TEST CASE.
Suit of scott Against the City "a
he Henrd To-day.


The case of w. II. Scott against the
city OF Richmond will be heard In the
Law and Equity Court to-day. Suit Is
brought for $500 alleged damages to pro-
perty through an overflow of water. Much
interest centres round the case. RS many
cases will rest upon the decision.
The followings motions for judgment
were filed in this court:
Thomas T.. Stagg against T. III. Dansey
for S36s5S: George w. Donly against the
city OF Richmond for s2l1.25; John Rab-
man * Brother against W. +. Nichols
for si02.10: Chewing * Rose against
Louisa Bossieux for si325s This last is
a contested case for rent.
In the City Circuit Court suit has been
entered by Lee w. Brauer against Ellen
Wise Mayo for $500.
In the case of Robert Mayors against
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany. judgment was rendered for the de-
PENDANT
The suit OF Susan T. Pitcher against
W. +. Drlnkard, was dismissed.
In the Hastings Court Laura Rose was
charged with receiving railroad brasses.
the property of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company but the case was dis
missed at the request OF the Common
wealth's Attorney.
Marriage licenses were issued TO the
following: Robert Edgar Smith and Nell
lie Irene Wharton, John Reed and Matte
Ann Carey, James ii. Spence and Otelia
Goddin.
The case OF Walter Traylor. who Is
charged with attempted assault, has been
postponed until the next term of the
Hastings Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
BANKING AND CURRENCY.
Programme of the House Committee
on This Joint Subject.

WASHINGTON, December l5.-Tho
House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency held an animated session to-day.
1t had been planned TO report TO the
House at once bill embodying the Presi-
dents financial recommendations. and
Mr.. Brosius, from a subcommittee, made
n favorable recommendation on this
course OF procedure. 1t was sharply OPP
posed, however. by Messrs. Johnson, OF
Indiana: Mitchell, OF New York. aud
Newlands OF Nevada. IL was evident
that the committee could not agree. A.
compromise was made. by which a bill
covering the Presidents recommendations
and the report of Secretary Gage shall
be taken up at the first meeting after
the holidays.
IL was agreed also that after hearing
Secretary Gage tomorrow, the commits
tee would adjourn until the second Wed-
nesday In January
Chairman walker then brought forward
a general programme for dealing with all
of the financial bills which programme
had the approval of all the members OF
the subcommittee, save Mir. Johnson.
Mr.. Walkers statement was in part as
follows:
~. That am thoroughly convinced this
whole body OF United States legat-tendar
notes.
'2. That they do desire that their gov
eminent shall continue to control ana
issue all the currency notes used by tho
people.
''3. That the banks only shall put the
notes so furnished into circulation, ana
be responsible for their redemption IN
specie.
81. That banks shall be required 10 Keep
each and every form OF coin and paper
money at par with every other.
%. That the government guarantee tho
final payment OF every dollar issued; aud
"6. To justify this guarantee. and save
the government from loss, II should coi-
lect a tax upon all currency notes sup
nI,ed bv II sufficient to guarantees the
limited States Treasury against loss. be-
cause OF its guarantee OF their nnai re-
demption." .t.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
Crescent-City Races.

NEW ORLEANS, December 15.-Wea-
Their good: track slow. Summarizes:
First race-six furlongs-St. Rogue
(even) won, Dave S. g to and EVEN Sc
cond. Brown Berry e to y third. Time,
1:22la.
Second race-fve furlongs-Ben Frost
&c 10 81 won, Tole Simmons az to / and
4 TO u second, Lady Irene % to 100 third.
Time, 1:07.
Third race-Preliminary Derby $500,
six furlongs-Presbyterian Il to . won'
surmount q to 1 and 2 TO y second, sara
toga GO to y third. Time, l:2Oh
Fourth race-one mile-Ben Waddel %
10 ID won, Lexington Pirate (even) second
Glenmoyne q to y third. Time. l:ol12.
Fifth race-one mile-Serf g TO y won
CASTOR q to and TO u second, Floridas
II 10 ID third. Time, 1:52.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
A Man of Many Aliases.

Major Howard has received a letter
from the Chief of Police of Memphis
Tenn. asking him to look out for }. A.
Thurman alias j. A. Thomas alias MOTIFS
alias Philip McIutZ alias Arthur Tuttle.
This man Of many aliases is wanted for
forgery. having been indicted on three
charges and having broken Jail twice.
The following official description is given:
He is American. OF German parentage;
age. about p: height. 5 feet I inches
weight. about 80 pounds; light, ford
complexion violet-blue eyes; blonde hair;
mustache light. but since his escape mas
been shaved off. He chews tobacco, very
quiet in his manner, is good but plain
dresser. He may be in company with ms
wife, who. before her marriage, lived III
Minneapolis, Mimi. The Sheriff of Mem
phis will pay 500 dollars reward Tor ms
detention until turned over to n proper
agent Of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
Church-Orgnn Recital.

The 0gan OF the Third Presbyterian
church, (which has been remodelled ana
transferred from the gallery TO the SIDE
of the pulpit. will be played for the first
time in public tonight. when fine re-
cltai will be given by Mr.. Shepherd Webb,
assisted by Miss Maud Porter.
1t was in the organ loft OF this church
that Mr.. Webb began his brilliant career
as a musician and choir director. The
following programme has been arranged
for the occasion: Organ-a, Prayer,
I.ohengrin, CWagner; b, Angels Lula
by" Oe Seve). Soprano solo. save Me-
Oh! Cod" Randegger). Organ" Morn,
ing" Death Of Asa" "Anitras Dance.
from peer Gynt," lGrieg). soprano
(Chaminade): b, Come Unto Me-" (Coe-
nen). Organ-a, "Slumber Song" Gull
mant): b. "Serenata." (MoskowskD. So
prano solo-"There is Green Hill Far
Away" (Gomod). Organ-a, Priest s 5
March" from alfalfa; b, Overture,
from TanDhauscr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16
DEATH OF MIR. n. II. SHEPPARD.
This WeII-KnOwn Citizen Passes
Away-Sketch of His Life.

Mr.. Nathaniel Pendleton Sheppard died
yesterday afternoon at his residence, No.
S17 west Main street
Mr.. Sheppard was well known to our
older citizens, though ne had led a Sc
Guided life in recent years. He was the
oldest son of the late William Il. Shep-
pard who for many years prior TO the
war filled the office Of City Chamberlain,
a position of great responsibility and
honor. Mr.. Sheppard, up to the war, was
engaged in the book business with Mr..
Adolphus Morris. During the war he was
connected with the medical department
of the Confederate States Government,
and after the war he was engaged i'm the
drug business. He was brother of Mr..
William l. Sheppard, of this city. and
Mr.. Edwin Sheppard, Of Philadelphia, and
uncle Of Mrs. John ". Southall. Mrs.
Louis ID. Aylett. and Mr.. William w. Ar
cher, of this city. He married Mrs. Mol
lie Fry Mitchell, of Richmond, who sur
wives him.
Mr.. Sheppard was n gentleman Of great
refinement and cultivation, q devoted Vir-
ginian, and a man of pure and blameless
| life.
The funeral will take place from Holy
| Trinity church this afternoon at half-past
| o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-16

none: receipts. 3.535 barrels. Sales were
said to have been made at a &c. advance
on low grades.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK. VA, December i5.-(Spe-
cial.)-Fancy. 2lsc.; strictly prime. 2hc.;
prime. &C., common, lac; Spanish. hiz4D
J0c.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
PETERSBURG. VA. December To-
Virginia peanuts very quiet; prime &c.
extra prime. 1-ic.; fancy, 2l-2c.; Spanish
steady at boc.
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
PETERSBURG, VA, December 10
Cotton-Steady at 1905 lie. for gooo
lots 40