The news & observer., 1897-03-13
Durham Stirred by it From Cen
ter to circumference.
DEEPLY LOVED I'M DURHAM
DIR. BASSETT THE ASSAILANT IN
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
THE HERALD TO THE RESCUE
Brooks, a Franklin County Negro Over
hauled for Felony--Negro Pastor
Miller Charged With Rape--The
"karnivai of kommerce."

Durham. \. c., March12.- -(SpeciaD
Sheriff Kearney. of Franklin county,
came 10 Durham yesterday evening and
spent the night here. His mission was to
take back to his county Herbert Brooks,
vonng negro who had been arrested
by Durham's efficient police force. He
was wanted at home upon the charge
of breaking into a store in the town of
Ilouisburg The felony was committed
some time last summer and Herbert had
byo pals One of them was arrested
soon after the breaking, tried, convicted
and is now serving term in the peni-
ttntiary. Herbert and boy named Hill
escaped and the latter has never been ar
rested There seems to be no doubt as
to Herbert's guilt, and it is only ques-
tion or time when ne viii Join the penl-
tentiary gang. Sheriff Kearney is one
OF the oldest Sheriffs in point OF service
in the State. and one of the cleverest.
An attack by DIR. J. f.. Bassett. Of Trim
ity College, upon Prof. G. w. Toms, in
the last Christian Advocate has stirred
Durham from centre to circumference.
Melvin Preston Troy. in a communication
in the Herald. and the Herald editorially
this morning, I'M bold and manly way,
comes to the defense of Mr.. Toms. The
man who assaults Prof. Toms will find
himself in hot water in this community
where he Is so we'll known and loved, as
so few men ever were or ever will be.
The ''Karniyal of Kommerce" was an
interesting feature at the opera house
last night and made decided hit. Quite
a crowded house greeted the entertain
ment, and many happy expressions of de-
light were heard ito fall from the lips
OF those who attended as they wended
their way home. Many of the leading
business enterprises of the city We're
represented by some hundred or more
beautiful young ladies, dressed in cos
tunes appropriate and expressive OF each
particular branch of industry. 1t will
be repeated again tonight. 1t is given for
the benefit of Watts Hospital.
Rev. o. Miller, pastor OF the Second
Baptist church, colored, has left for parts
unknown TO avoid prosecution upon a
charge of assault with intent to commit
rape He has heretofore been mixed up
in several questionable transactions. He
is bad man, and people should avoid
him.
The Misses Reeves, of Asheville, are
visiting at the hospitable home Of Mr..
james K. Dowell, West Durham.
Miss Mabel Tomlinson is home from
Concord, where she has been visiting
| friends.
Mr.. ". b. GutaFie talented mem
Der OF the Durham tar. has gone TO At
lanta on important legal business.
Mr.. Theo Brown has opened a cigar
| and tobacco store on Main street. He is
clever young gentleman, and will no
doubt do a good business.
1t is learned that the condition OF Capt.
w. A. Lea is somewhat improved.
The March term of Durham Superior
Court e6nvenes on the 22nd. 1t is two
weeks term, and is for the trial if civil
causes only.
DR.. Thomas s. Vickers was here yes
terday from Mebane. His friends here
are numerous and always glad to see him