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Evening star., 1897-07-27
STRANGE CASE OF ALICE BARRETT
supposed Victim of Lightning Stroke
Was Shot THROUGH the Hea.t

was Shot Through the Heart.
ne" developments concerning the death
or Alice Barrett Of Waltham. Mass last
saturday afternoon continue to attract at.
'eh'ioh She was found dead in the Office
VI Nodnan d Goldman, in which she had
peeh employed as bookkeeper. The build
ing mad been struck and set on fire nv
iiehtnlng, and 1t was at first supposed the
Dolt had killed her. but afterward it wa
discovered that she had been shot thromgb
the heart. A revolver was found on the
floor. VII ''e
Her family are almost positive that the
sni s was murdered. 1t was ascertaned to-
uay tnat the cash book of the firm which
Miss Barrett had kept for two wears. and
IN winch she entered all the cash traasac.
,lons, mad been burned. The police Wild
nave :, peen hard at work on the case snce
IL assumed such serious phase are al
most satisfied that Miss Barrett burned the
book before her death
win the disappearance of this book the
Hrm I nnds itself in most peculiar posi-
tion. William c. Goldman admitted to the
police that 1t was a surprise to him to
learn that his confidential clerk and book
keeper had destroyed the cash book. He
also admitted that the destruction of the
may have existed SO effectually that n
would be almost impossible to discover
them.
The absence of the cash book was moi
uassoEereo until this morning, when the
sa1e was opened for the first time since
one OF the firemen hastily closed 1t Mt the
tlme OF the fire. The safe was found open
at that time, and to prevent its contents
from being destroyed it was promptly shut
Mr Goldman came from Nantucket this
morning, and search was made for the
missing book. Among the debris of tho
hre that had been thrown into the back
yard was found about twenty pages of the
book. The handwriting on the sheets was
that or Miss Barrett. Mr.. Goldman saws
Inal !. Is ms personal conviction that Miss
Barrett did not commit suicide. hut was
murdered perhaps by some one who fol.
lowed her into the office on Saturday. He
does not believe that MISS Barrett EN-.
pezzied cent Of the firms money.
Evening star., 1897-07-27
HELD FOR REQUISITION.
Henry Hall. Wanted In Maryland for
Stealing. Arrested Here.

Precinct Detective Kilmartin and Police
nan Herndon of the first precinct yester-
day afternoon arrested a young colored
man named Henry Hall on a charge of
horse stealing in Maryland. Henry, who
Is twenty-three years OLD, lives in this
city. week ago he accepted an invita-
ton to attend a dance given at the house
of a Mrs. King. III Prince Georges county,
about eight miles from here, on the Marl-
boro' road. On his way home. he says. he
found some brides ana halters on the road,
and he went in a field on the farm of a
Mr.. Bird. who pastures horses, and rode
away with two of the animals.
When he reached here he went to the
Center market and sold one horse worth
$50 for S23. while IS was the amount re-
ceived for the less valuable animal
The officers mentioned learned of these
transactions from country people, and yes
terday they succeeded in arresting Hall
and recovering SIG of the money The
prisoner Is now held for requisition.
Evening star., 1897-07-27

II you want anything, try an ad. in The
star II anybody has what you wish, you
Will get an answer
Evening star., 1897-07-27
Electric Fittings in Church.

Flo"l The New York Times.
What is probably the most complete cleo
tric outfit in any church In Greater New
York has Just been put into St PauPs
Methodist Episcopal Church at seth stree.
and West End avenue. 1t Is In working or
der In the Sunday school room. and the
plant Is designed 10 supply the church
itsCf when that Is completed One of the
features is an automatic switchboard that
Regulates the current. and another is a
very large blower run by ten-horse power
electric motor. The Sunday school room is
supplied with fans, and the church will be.
The new organ is also TO be run by cleo
tricity.
Evening star., 1897-07-27
THE RETURN OF PROSPERITY.
Pennsylvania Cities Which Report .
New Impulse in Dusiness Life.

Regarding the improved business outlook
throughout the state of Pennsylvania. the
Philadelphia Times gives the following
summary:
The Chester Pipe and Tube Mill has
struck the business boom. The mill was
started up several weeks ago on one-quar-
ter capacity, after an illenasS of several
months. This morning 0clers We're posted
for starting another set of furnaces and to
run them night and day, thus giving en-
ployment to three times the number of men
which We're employed last week
The Chester Times Interviewed such
Evening star., 1897-07-27
Must Pay or Go to Jail.

In the divorce case of Amelia T. Measer
against Emmanuel H. ]. Measer Judge
Hagner today ordered the defendant to he
committed to jail unless he pays his wife
on or before August the $40 alimony Or
dered by Judge Cole to be paid to her bv
the 10Th OF this month. Measer, a Journey
man barber, claimed that he is unable to
earn enough to pay Mrs Measer the
amount, but Judge Hagner replied that he
did not believe such statement, and told
his counsel that the man would be confined
IN jail until he obeyed the courts order,
Evening star., 1897-07-27
Californian In Error.

The statement from San Francisco that
by an error currants figure in the tariff bill
in two separate paragraphs and at two
separate rates is erroneous, and arises
from the fact that the Californians evil
IDENTIFY were ignorant of the fact that the
conference committee fixed the discrepancy
by striking currants from the first para
graph imposing rate of duty per bushel,
and allowed the second or pound rate par
agraph to stand.
Evening star., 1897-07-27

SN nO for the slas Linen Crash and
''trisI-'ne' Dress Skirts And only
Sl.4S for the S2.9s Bicycle skirts
Evening star., 1897-07-27

BEREAVEMENT OF THE LIVER, WITH CON
stiVatnn. Injuries the complexion. induces pImplcs
sall"w skin. Remove tie cause by using Carter S
Little Liver Pills One dose. Try them.
But few articles have reached such n world
wide reputation as ANGOSrURA BIrTERS. For
over 80 years they have been the acknowledged
staIdarl regulators OF the digestive organs. BE
sure you get The genuine article manufactured
only by DIR. j. G. Il. SeSert x Sons.
Evening star., 1897-07-27

If you want anything, try an ad in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
Will get an answer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

there and was at the polls there at the
last election, having gone there before
the polls opened and remained till they
closed with the exception of short
while he was at breakfast. Lane said
he knew Wilson Faucet, and had known
him about 20 years. He said Faucet
voted for james II. Young in Outside
East on the day of election, but did not
know that he had ever been in Jail, the
work house or the penitentiary, or work
ed as a convict on the roads.
Lane said he knew Richard Reavis,
had known him 30 years and that he
voted at the election in Outside East
for James III. Young. Reavis he knew
to have been confined in the work house
FIVE years ago.
He also knew Calvin Rogers, and said
he was convicted of an attempt al rob
berry and was worked on the roads. Has
known Rogers since he was boy. Saw
him vote for James II. Young.
Norman Freeman was also well known
10 the witness, who described him. Lane
said he saw Freeman hand ballot to
the poll holders for james II. Young
Didn't know of his own knowledge that
Freeman had been a convict.
Asked about Moses Hinton, the witness
said he knew several persons by that
name but did not see any of them vote
The witness saw Reuben Price vote
for James III. Young, but couldn't say
that he was ever convict.
Mark Williams was described but the
witness did not see him vote Never
knew him to be in any trouble.
The witness said he had seen Lee Mel
son serving in the convict gang some
or years ago.
Pending the examination of Lane, the
taking of dispositions was continued until
Monday evening at $50 O'clock in the
court house. Night sessions will now be
held until the taking of evidence is com
pleted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03


which, like flowers, you have strewn
along the way of this lodge, ever lend
their fragrance to do honor to one who
has been faithful. In conclusion, I voice
the sentiment Of every member when
say we cherish the fond wish that the
bonds Of friendship, which have here been
forged and welded, the strong bonds of
fraternal love here cemented and eter-
nal truth, which must stand forever, per-
pertuate these fraternal feelings between
Ruth Lodge and yourself. And when
you shall have filled life's measure as Il
true Rebecca, may you be admitted q
happy member of the great assembly
which meets on the off shore.
Officers and members respond, so be it.
At the conclusion Of Representative
Lumsden's remarks, Miss Edwards, IN
very feeling manner thanked the Lodg'
for its token Of love and esteem, and as
sured it that it had been a great pleasure
to her to serve in the capacity of Noble
Grand, and that at all times the interest
Of Ruth Lodge and her members should
be attended by her best wishes and en-
deavOrs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
WILL REBUILD AT ONCE.
The Raleigh Electric Company viii Fur
nish Lights Again in Ten Days.

The directors of the Raleigh Electric
Company were called together yesterday
afternoon by the president, Mr.. ALI A.
Thompson, ut the Office of Mr.. w. Il.
Tucker. \ majority were present, and
4 resolution was unanimously adopted
directing the president to at once pro-
coed TO reestablish the lighting plant,
using all speed possible. 1t was also
the general sense of the meeting that the
plant would be rebuilt, using the very
best appliances possible for running both
the lighting plant and the car lines.
Since the Electric Company began to
furnish lights they have put In 1000
lamps, and the number was increasing
all the time.
President All. A. Thompson said yes
terday afternoon that the lights will be
turned on within the next ten days, in
| all probability, and that no time will be
lost in getting ready new building and
news cars for the street railway. The adj
juster of the insurance companies tele-
graphs that he viii be in Raleigh on
Monday. Mr.. Thompson says that as
soon as the insurance is adjusted, the
work of rebuilding will commence on the
old site and viii be pushed with all the
speed possible.
| was glad TO learn from Mr.. Thomp-
son that the business of the company
is satisfactory to the directors, and that
they felt encouraged with the business
of the street cars as well as of the light
ing.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Aldermen Friday night the fol-
lowing resolution was introduced by
Alderman John G. Drewry and unani-
mously adopted:
lowing to the fact that our city last
night sustained the serious loss Of having
the Electric Power house burned, there
by preventing, at least for a season, there
operating of our street car system, now,
therefore be it
Resolved by this Board, That the
mayor is hereby instructed to appoint a
committee of three from this Board, with
the mayor ex-offieio, as chairman, to
take into consideration the advisabihty
of the city purchasing this plant or some
other and operating it, not only for street
car purposes, but for purposes of light
ing the city and supplying its citizens with
light. This committee to report back to
this Board at a subsequent meeting for
final action"
After the adoption of the resolution a
committee consisting of Aldermen Drew
ry, Mills and White was appointed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
BADGE PRESENTATION.
A Pleasant Occasion at Ruth Lodge Mr..
Lumsden's Speech.

A Pleasant Occasion at Ruth Lodge--Mr.
Lumsden'S Speech.
At a regular meeting OF Ruth Lodge,
ID. Of Rs held January LIST, the retiring
Noble Grand, Miss Mamie Edwards, was
the recipient of a handsome gold badge.
Grand Representative Lumsden present
ing the same, said:
Noble Grand: In the name of Ruth
Lodge, No. 4, / have been honored with
the pleasure of bearing it's message to
our retiring Noble Grand The term
Noble Grand was perhaps never more
fittingly or appropriately applied than in
this instance. Noble, because during
your double administration of office your
every act has been noble. Grand, because
of the unselfish manner in which you
have tried to carry out the grand tenets
of our beloved order
One year ago you were presented with
the gavel of this lodge, the emblem of
your authority. That you have used your
gavel very mildly, we bear testimony.
For while YOU have ruled this lodge you
have brought into play that mightier
sceptre, Love, and tonight you behold
this lodge bound together by the great
unifying principles of Friendship, Love
and Truth, and well may you have the
consciousness that these undying prin-
ciples have been emulated in your every
word and act. Long ago it was said,
we live in deeds, not in years; in
thoughts, not breaths; infeelngs, not in
figures on adial. We should count time
by heart throbs. He most lives, who
thinks most, feels the n0blest and acts
the best" These beautiful lines Of Festus
characterize the service which you have
so cheerfully rendered Ruth Lodge, and
in appreciation of which / am pleased to
present to you, in behalf of the lodge,
this token OF the love and confidence
which every member bears toward you.
While this badge of gold would be mea-
gre and almost meaningless should we
attempt to convey to your mind, through
its intrinsic value, the esteem in which
you are held by these members. Yet,
Noble Grand, the embems so beautifully
carved upon it are so full of meaning
to the true "Rebecca," we trust, thar
every lesson which they are intended to
teach and every principle for which they
stand may be stamped upon your mind
and character; and as you wear it near
your heart, ever remember that it is in
tended to remind you of the high esteem
in which you are held before this shrine.
And now upon this the first eve OF the
new year, we trust that the three bright
stars of Faith, Hope and Charity, may
beam radiently upon the horizon Of your
future, and that the bright central star
OF Hope may every light up your path
way through life, and may bright smiles,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
WONDERS
VIII Never Cease as Long as Mrs.
Joe Persons Remedy Lives

Last June I was suffering terribly from
some bladder trouble, which was so severe
and extreme that the physicians said an
operation would have to be performed and
the stone crushed. / dreaded ii so much and
had SO much faith in Mrs. Persons WASH
that I determin+ 10 try il first and see what
10 would do for me, so / applied IL three
times a day and in THIRTY-SIX HOURS
the inflammation subsidized, the swelling and
enlargement was reduced, and THE STONE
PASSED WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE. The
SI@ne WBs SO large, and no one can know, eX-
cept those who have SO suffered, what II was.
DO not believe | couid have s5Ood an opera
ton, and believe / would have died had 1t
NOT been for Mrs Joe Persons WASH. If
anyone is suffering from this bladder trou-
BILE, let them try it.. My pain would be SO
reat that I would have 10 be put in a tub OF
hot water 10 relieve those terrible paroxysms
OF pains IT made perfect cure of me. Oh,
that everyone could realize what medicine
is within reach, and try il, how much suffer-
ing would be saved. Mrs. Person herself does
not say as much for her remedy as 1t de-
serves.
/ am, very truly,
MRS. ABNER ALEXANDER
Hopewell, Mecklenburg Co., N. G., Dee.
1895
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
THE STATE HANDS COMING IN
And the Officer Seeker is Already Quite
Numerous.


And the Oficer-Seeker is Already Quite
Numerous.
Though it is yet three days before the
Legislature meets the advance guard of
the bread and butter brigade are al
ready arriving and making life burden
for the few legislators that have been
so indiscreet as to come thus early in the
game
Among those who were in the Park
Hotel lobby yesterday buttOn-holing the
members, singing Pritchard's praises and
pressing their claims to some good fat
Job Of their own selection were:
w. s. Hyams, who wants to be Mar
shall Of the Western district.
Marshall T. Mott, District Attorney for
the Western district.
G. NJ Bernard and II. r. Purnel, Dis
trict Attorney for the Eastern district.
w. H. Martin and E. G. Duncan, Col
lector for the Eastern district.
J. B. Hill, Marshal for the Eastern
district.
H. G. Ewart and NJ, L. Stewart, State
Printer.
e. s. Walton, of Morganton, Railroad
Commissioner.
r. A. Cobb, Of Morganton, State III
brarian.
John r. Smith, of Goldsboro, Super
intendent of Penitentiary.
McDuffie, Of Fayetteville, Reading
Clerk of the Senate.
In addition to this there are half a
dozen or more-several of them One-leg-
ged men-here seeking the appointment
as door-keeper and other similar posi-
tons.
There are four candidates so far the
Collector of this, the Eastern district
Martin, of Raleigh; Cobb of Elizabeth
City; Il. G. Duncan, of Beaufort, and
j. w. Harden, of Alamance. 1t is also
believed that ex-Collector Elihu White
may again be candidate.
Satterfeld, the Principal clerk in the
last House, the man who incites negro
riots and has been found guilty of fraud
ulently putting laws on the statute
books, Will be here to-day to ask a vindi-
cation at the hands of the Legislature
by a reelection. His presence will add
much to the gaiety of the situation.
Judge Ewart left last night for Wash
ington, but he win be back next week
to see the assembling of the Solons.
Lieutenant Governor Reynolds has Sc
cured rooms at the Florence Hotel and
is expected here tomorrow. Represen-
tatiyes Ormsby, of Forsyth, and Bailey,
of Davie, will also be located there Rep
resentative Stephen A. White, of Ala
nance, viii board at Mrs. Waits on
Hargett street. Senators Butler and
Pritchard and some II or IS members
of the Legislature have secured accom-
mediation at the Park.
Among the members already here are
Senators w. f. Mccarthy, Rep), of
Newbern, and d. Reid Parker, Pop),
of Randolph. Representative Jno G.
Harris, (Pop.), of Hyde; e. V. Cox,
Rep.), of Pitt; G. w. Smith, Dem.), of
Johnston; John II. Pearson, DEM, of
Burke. Many others are expected here
to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
GLEE AND MANDOLIN CLUBS

The performance TO be given to-mor-
row, Monday night will be one of the
most enjoyable events of the season.
Those who went to hear the clubs two
years ago, remember the proficiency of
the college boys and the entertaining
character of the performance. This year
the material was better, the equipment
more efficient and complete, and the
training more careful and diligent The
clubs, on the whole, are the best ever
turned out by any Southern college. Pop
ular airs and comic songs will be min
gled with a few selections of more
classic order. A main feature Of the oc-
easion will be a quartette-"My Love-"
by Messrs. Harrington, Eatman, Pfohl
and Anderson. Mr.. +. A. Gudger, of
Asheyille, assisted by the Glee Club, will
sing a popular college song composed by
Mr. w. s. Myers, of the University.
The "Espanita Waltz" and Standard
Bearer March" by the Mandolin Club
will make the young people think of
the German, and wish for a clear floor
If you want to spend pleasant even
ing and have a jolly good time, don't
fail to take in the performance to-mor-
row night. Admission % and so cents.
Tickets on sale at Kings Drug Store.
There will be no extra charge for reserv-
ed seats.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

IN THE MAYORS COURT.

Albert Blake got rather obstreperous in
the market house, and from sanctifca-
ton went to the other etxtreme and got
to cursing. For this Mayor Russ yester-
day fined him 1925. 1t seems from the
evidence that Blake began by saying that
he was glad the street car power house
was burned, because it ran it's cars on
Sunday To this bar keeper Potter,
objected, and Blake told him he was no
better than a murderer, because he sold
whiskey. Thereupon Potter knocked
Blake down. After Blake got up he
made the air pretty sulphurous in that
vicinity.
Jennie Austin and Mollie Spikes, two
recent accessions to the Bowery from
Durham, were up for disorderly conduct.
Judgment was suspended on condition
that they leave the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
A SILVER SENATOR.

Il am strongly in favor" said Mr.. j.
II. Pearson, representative-elect from
Burke, who arrived yesterday, "of the
Democratic minority putting itself on
record for strong silver man for United
States Senator. With a clear majority
Of sixteen members elected as silver men,
it ought to be an easy matter for the
silver men to elect a man to the Senate
who will favor the free coinage Of silver
without waiting for the aid or consent
of any other nation"
Mr.. Pearson is a silver man from way
back. He was delegate to the famous
September Silver convention in Raleigh,
over which Judge MacRae presided, and
was a delegate to the National Silver
convention at st. Louis that nominated
Bryan ana Sewan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual Getting of the stockholders OF
the Raleigh Cotton Mills WILDE held at the
nlny QPs ofiicein the city of Raleigh on Wed
nesday, 18th inst, at II o'clock.
j. s. WINNIE, see'y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
Mechanics Dime Savings Bank

The annual meeting of the stockholders
will be held In the bank on Tuesday night,
January II, 1857, at eight O'Clock.
b. r. LACY, Cashier.
DepositorS will please send IN books to
haVe interest entered. rasfm#
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

]. $. WINNIE, see'y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

There viii be a meeting of the Guild
of St. Timothy Tuesday evening at 4:30
O'Clock at the residence of Mrs. Annie NJ
Parker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03

GOODS PILLS cure Liver HIls, Bill,
sousness, indigestion, Headache.
Easy to take easy to operate Csc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-21
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

The practice of decorating our houses and
churches with evergrecns ut Christmas is one OF
great antiquity and. like so many Of our civilized
customs owes It's origin 10 pagan rites. The early
Christians were forbidden by councils OF the Church
to deck their houses with bay leaves and green
boushs at the same times the pagans orna-
mented their temples But the habit was firmly
established and was never broken, for old au-
thority states that there was 'trimmynge OF the
Temples with hourers. boughes and garlandes, taken
from the heather people whiche decked their idols
with such arraye" In old church calendars Christ
mas Eve is marked "Templa eXornantur'-
"Churchos are decked." Mistetoe the one
evergreen not allowed In the churches. because.
having been used in the pagan rites OF Druidsm
II was counted a heathensh and profane plant
II wns therefore. re"gated 10 the kitchens, where
II was hung in a large bunch from the rafters
In later years however. in the north OF England
and especially I'm York. IL was carried into the
Churches on Christmas Eve. laid on the high altar
freedom and pardon TO ev-doers at the gates OF
The custom still prevails in England Of hanging
ND a bunch OF mistetoe In the hall, with the
siInersitious belief that the maiden who is kissed
under II will be married during the coming year