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The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
To Fumigate the Tails.

WASHINGTON, September, 15. The
post office department has taken the
matter of fumigation of mails from the
infected districts under consideration
and railway superintendents will be
directed to fumigate mails from such
places when it is demanded by the local
authorities, Mail matter leaving New
Orleans for Texas points is being fumi
gated under the direction of Assistant
Surgeon Norman. Surgeon Carter at
New Orleans and the passed assistant
surgeon at Noble have been directed to
establish train inspection service on
all passenger trains leaving the city.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
Wonderful Increase,

Raleigh, n c., Sept I3.-The at
tendance at the Agricultural and
Mechanical college is splendid Al
ready 25o students have been enrolled
and fully fifty more are expected this
week. The dormitorieS are full-even
crowded, and the faculty see the
necessity of oferecting another dormitory
Immediately. This need has been
to the trustees. Professor
Elderidge, of Ithica, N. Y, who was
elected professor of mathematical en-
is here. He has not yet ac-
cepted the place, but came here to
lool; into the matter. Professor Wright
Of Clinton, assistant professor Of
mathematics is here, Captain
Greshman the instructor of military
tactics, is also professor Of languages
at the college.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
The Santa Fe Wreck.

EMPORIA, September II. "A Coroner's
inquest over the victims of the recent
Santa Fe wreck was begun here yester-
day, many witnesses were heard and the
testimony was exceedingly conflicting,
Conductor Alexander Ferguson and all
the trainmen on the California express
train testify positively that although
warned to look for orders at Lang,
they saw no red light displayed, only
white ones, and being cross.ex-
amined We're positive there was no red
light shown,
One colored man was positive there
was no light at all, either red or white
The agent was Mortified when the
train passed at ullspeed James Wood
William \. Nickols, his wife and two
sons, George and Alvin, all residents
Of Lang, corroborated Larson, stating
that they were waiting for the east
bound train, to 90 to Burlington Fair !;
that Larson told them Bryan was on
the westbound train, and called their
attention to the red light, and stated
that they would be able to see Bryan,
as the train must stop to let the east
bound train pass. Adjournment was
had unfil Thurcaov
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
Battleship Texas.

Washington, September IA The
battleship Texas has been ordered to
sail from Hampton Roads for the New
York navy yard to be docked on the
25th inst. Acting Secretary Roosevelt
has ordered That on the way North the
big twelve inch rifles in both turrets
be fired across the deck of the ship.
This never has been done aud Mr..
Roosevelt regards it as expedient TO
settle at once all doubt that may exist
as to the ability Of the ship to resist
this severe strain, which is enc that
may be imposed in battle. The Texas
turrets are arranged diagoually, with
the purpose Of enabling all of the guns
to be fired either fore aud aft Or across
the deck The fore and aft fire has
been tried IN Q measuro, hut TIE far Of
starting the decks has caused the delay
in testing the cr0sstire. Mr. Roosevelt
will not be at al disappointed if this
test develops some weakness, but il is
desirable that this be ascertained posi-
lively, in order that steps may be
taken to correct the fault if one there
he
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
Another Rich Gold Hind.

COLORADO SPRINGS. COL, Sep. H.
Colonel H. W. Harvey has Just brought
from Cripple Creek piece of ore weigh
ing over 100 pounds, which is full of
free gold and which will carry values
aggregating fully 100000 to the ton.
The ore was taken from a new find
made Saturday and is in many re-
spects the most sensational ever made
in Cripple Greek. The rich ore was
uncovered at depth of only six feet.
Considerable excitement has been
caused by the find.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
rlckinley's Cabinet Met.

Washington, September 14-Great
interest attached to the Cabinet meet
ing to-day en- account Of the varous
important questions which are pending
and the fact that it was the fret meet
ing for some weeks. Every member OF
the Cabinet except Secretary Long,
who is out OF the city, reached the
White House promptly at II o'clock,
aud each had with him an unusually
large number Of papers and documents
relating to matters pending in his de-
partment.
The early part of the session was de-
voted to the consideration of the Union
Pacific question, presumably the ad-
visibility of taking an appeal from the
decree of the United States Court at
Omaha for the sale of the property un-
der foreclosure proceeding The civil
service decision in the Wood case and
its effect on the law was also informally
talked over. Neither the decision on
discriminating section %, of the tariff
act, nor the Cuban or Hawaiian ques-
tions We're mentioned at the meeting
Though there was very full discus
sion of the Union Pacific r. R. matter,
it is learned that no decision was reach
ed as to the course to be pursued by the
Government, and it is presumed that
no announcement will he made re-
garding it until definite conclusion is
reached.
Secretary Alger brought up the
Klondike rush and adverted to the
probable necessity of relief measures
for the benefit of Americans who have
rushed heedlessly into the gold fields,
but the discussion of this matter was
very informal and fruitless of result.
Secretary Alger laid before the cabi
net several kilograms urging relief for
stricken prospectors, including one
from the citizens committee of Tacoma,
representing that distress existed al
ready at Dawson City, stating that
starvation had begun and praying that
that revenue cutter be sent with sup
plies to St. Michael and chances taken
on getting the supplies to those in
need of them. The discussion made
it evident that the Cabinet was not
quite clear that the government au-
thorties had warrant of law for fur
nishng supplies but Secretary Alger
telee eraphed to Senator Perkins, of
California, who is interested in line
to Alaska, asking him if he would
undertake to deliver ship'load of sup
plies at ST. Michael's. If it be found
that the law willnot permit the govern
ment to send supplies, then relief viii
be furnished by private pr "ns in
order that horrrtmay not gov out
of the rush for gold Some c9nsidera-
ton was given to the practicaFility Of
getting supplies inEby way Of q project
ed winter trail via pyeas
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17

Sheriff Dixon, of Greene county, re-
ceived a letter from the mother of
Dock Black, who was hanged two
weeks ago, instructing him to dispose
of the body to the medical profession
and send her the money, She says he
left her when he was only fifteen years
of age, and when he was condemned
to be hung was the first time she had
heard from him.-kinston Free Press.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1897-09-17
Heiner Gets the Plum.

WASHINGTON, September IA The
President to-day appointed David b.
Heiner, of Pennsylvania, United States
District Attorney for the Western Els
trict of Pennsylvania. Heiuer was
formerly member of Congress.
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POLICE

w. P. SNAKENBERG, Chief.
EPHRIAM HARRELL.
JAMES MARSHBoURNE.
FRANK FELTON,,
GEO, MUNFORD.
ID. ?. CHRTMAN, Street Commissioner
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CHURCHES.

St. Tmothy's Episcopal church,
Rev. F. c. Bayliss, Priest in-charge.
Services: Sundays at II a. M. and 7 80
p. M, Sunday School at 3p. M, Week
days-Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.p,
m. Holy days at 10 a. m. Celebra-
tion of Holy Communion on 1st
Sunday in each month at II a. M.
other Sundays at 7:45 a. m.
Methodist Church, Rev. J. B. Hurley
Pastor; services at II A. NJ. and 7:3o
P. M. Sunday School, S P. NJ, ]. F..
Bruton, Supt. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday night at 7:3o.
Disciples Church, Rev. d. w, Davis,
Pastor services every Sunday HOO a.
m. and 1880 pm. Prayer meeting every
Thursday night. Sunday School at 3
O'Clock, P. M,, Geo. Hackney, Supt.
Presbyterian Church, Rev James
Thomas, Pastor; services on the First,
Second and Third Sunday in every
month and at Strickland's church
every Fourth Sunday. Sunday School
at 5o'clock, P. M.
Baptist Church. as follows:
Preaching Sunday morning at II
O'Clock and at p. m. Rev w. H.
Reddish Pastor, Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at s o'clock. Sunday
School at p. m. D. S. Boykin, Supt.
Primitive Baptist Church, preaching
on end Sunday by Elder Jas. Bass; on
3rd Sunday by Elder Jas. S. Woodard;
on the 4th Sunday and Saturday before
by the pastor, Elder P. d. Gold. Ser
vices begin at II A. NJ.
LODGES.
Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon
Lodge No. II7 A. F. & A. M. are held
in their hall, corner of Nash and Colds
boro streets on the Ist and 3rd Monday
nights at 7:3o o'clock P. M. each month.
DR.. c. E. Moore, w. M.
Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon
Chapter No. 27 are held in the Masonic
Hall every end Monday night at 1880
O'Clock P. M. each month.
W. H. Applewhite, H. P.
Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon
Commandery No. are held in the Ma
sonic hall every 4th monday night at
7:3o O'Clock each month.
B. S. Earnes, E. C.
Regular meetings Of Wilson Lodge
X. of H. No. 1894 are held in their hall
over the First National Bank every Ist
Thursday evening At $3.50 clock. p M
B. F. Briggs, Director.
Post Office Hours.
Office opens 500 a. m. and closes at
sunset.
Mails at day close for North p. m.
g /" :" +" q West D. m,
:" g i" South 1890 pm.
Mails at night for all points close at
pm.
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THROUGH TRAINS

THROUGH TRAINS:
Between Florence and Weldon:
No. 81. No. IS
1922 P. NJ Leaves Wilson, I1;IS P. M.
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JACK CHERRY, Sheflff,
J. d. BARDIN, Clerk of Superior Court,
G Fl. GRIFFIN, Register of Deeds,
S. H. TYSON, Treasurer,
F. w. TAYLOR, Standard Keeper,
VIM. HARRIss, Coroner,
J. T. REYEL, Surveyor,
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LOCAL FREIGHT-NORTH BOUND
Leaves Wilson 7:o5 A. M.
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TOWN OFFICERS.

ALDERMEN:
I'D. LEE, 1st Ward.
P. B. DEANS, 2nd
U. H. CozART, 3rd
GEO. HACKNEY, 18th
J. T. ELLIS, 5th
P. B. DEANS, Mayor;
JNo. r. MOORE, Town Clerk;
w. F. DEANS, Collector,
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COUNTY OFFICERS.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
r. S. CLARK, Chairman.
Ohm c. HADLEY, THoS. FELTON,
SHADE FELTON,, J. H. NEwsoM
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DIRECTORY.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
LOCAL TRAINS.
I. Bound. S. Bound.

N. Bound. S. Bound
Between Florence and Weldon,
No. IS. No, %.
I:42 P. M. Leaves Wilson 2:o5 P. M.
Between Wilmington and Norfolk
No. 4S. No. 49.
I2:46 P. M. Leaves Wilson, 2:I2 P. M.
'Shoo Fly" Wilmington to Rocky
Mount:
No. 40. No. ar.
1928 P. M. Leaves Wilson, 6:I5 A. M.
The record-union., 1897-08-17

land. Professor Claude A. Duniway will
give a course in American history and
new course Ia forensics. Professor
Duniway is a graduate of the Cornell
and Harvard Law School.
Clark Whittier, A. B., Stanford '93,
LIB, Harvard 90 will succeed IN
structor Polly in the course of elemen-
tary law.
George w. Pierce. graduate of Har-
ward and a professor of the Indiana
University last year, is TO be added to
the department of botany.
DR.. Ames G. Warner. who recently
gave up the position in the department
of economics and sociology, owing to i'll
ness, has returned and will resume the
work in his classes this year.
Besides the seminary courses, the
R9v. Mr.. Parsons, rector of the Episco-
pal Church of Menlo Park, win this
year deliver lectures on THE History
of Philosophy"
Professor Jordan, who Is due at Seat
tie August 26th, is expected home in
time to deliver his address of welcome
to the new class.
Work on the new college auditorium,
it is believed. will begin on the arrival
of Mrs. Stanford. who is expected TO re-
turn from Europe about the middle of
October
The record-union., 1897-08-17
A Negro Tries to Kill His Wife,
Then Shoots Himself.
The Woman Will Recover, but the Shooter
Will Probably Die.
Attorneys for Homer Norman File
Suit in the Superior Court at
Los Angeles Asking That the
Marriage of Norman and Janett
Thomson be Declared Valid.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16.-George
Walters, a negro, aged 80 years, this
morning at Long Beach shot and
slightly wounded his wife, and then
turned the revolver upon himself. The
bullet entered his right temple, and will
result fatally. The tragedy was the
result of Walters doubt Of his wife's
fidelity.
Walters was employed as coachman
in this city, and his wife and two
daughters have for several weeks been
stopping at Long Beach. Walters
learned that his Wife was often seen
in the company of colored man named
Minton, and he went to Long Beach
this morning to investigate the report.
He upbraided his wife, a quarrel en-
sued, and, having worked himself into
a frenzy, he determined to kill her and
then himself. He shot at her twice,
one bullet taking effect in her mouth
and cutting a piece from her tongue.
Walters then fired a bullet into his
own head, infiicting a fatal wound. Mrs.
Walters wounds are not regarded as
dangerous.
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NORMAN'S MARRIAGE.
His Attorneys Making Efforts to
Declare the Wedding Valid.

Los ANGELES, Aug. 16.-The at
torneys for Homer Norman this after
noon filed a suit in the Superior Court
asking that the marriage of Norman
and Janett Thomson on the high seas
be declared valid and binding on both
parties.
The complaint holds that the habeas
corpus proceedings had merely to do
with the custody of the girl, and While
it alleged that the defendant, Janett
Thomson, denies said marriage and the
validity thereof, the allegation is not
true in fact, but merely a legal formula
necessary to bring the suit.
Thomson declares that his daughter
shall have nothing to do with Norman
He called on the Assistant District At
torney to-day and received assurance
from that official that a writ for Nor
mans arrest on a charge of criminal
| assault would be issued if the latter
bothered the girl, or even tried to COM
municate with her.
The girl vows that she will go to
Norman the first opportunity that Of
fers.
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A Freight Train Wrecked in the Cow
Greek Canyon.
Several Other People Also Meet With Ser
GUS Injury.
Treasure Seekers Who Sailed on the
Steamer Aurora to Cocos Island
Return Without the Fortune
They Contemplated Unearth1ng'

PORTLAND (Or), Aug. 16.-Shortly
before midnight freight train NO. Oh
northbound, on the Southern Paclhc'
struck a root which had fallen from
the mountain side in Cow Greek can
yon, derailing the engine and elsht
cars, killing a tramp, seriously II not
fatally injuring the fireman, and badly
burning three trampS who were r1dlng
the brake beams.
on receipt of the news Of the wreck
in this city Superintendent Fields or
dered out a special train, and with
heavy relief crew from the Southern
Pacific shops went to the scene about
noon. The superintendent wired that
the wreck would be cleared for the
passage of this evenings train. The
passengers on last nights overland
out of here and the overland due at
Portland this morning, were transfer
red at the scene of the wreck
For some days past a forest fire has
been burning on Cow Greek Canyon,
and as the train rounded the curve,
there came tearing down the mountain
side a huge burning stump. AS the
locomotive struck the root it left the
rails. turning completely over into
the creek bottom, and carrying eight
loaded freight cars with it. Six other
cars left the rails, but retained their
upright position.
Pinioned in the wreck were five men:
Fireman Robert McEwan of Portland,
Brakeman J. n. Flock, an unknown
tramp. who was killed, and three men
stealing rides, named Charles Pauiina
of Portland, J. O'Neill of Butte, Mont,
and w. H. Coffee residence not
known. Three of these are badly IN
jured.
Engineer Strub escaped injury by
jumping. but Fireman McEwan was
caught beneath the overturned loco
motive, and besides being fearfully
scalded by the escaping steam, had
his right arm fractured. Brakeman
Flock sustained severe bruises and his
hands were badly scalded.
The unknown tramp who was killed
was caught beneath a car and fright
fully crushed.
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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA.
A Proposition to Advertise This
Section in the East.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-At the
Central California Counties Associa-
ton, the object of which is to pro-
mote the interests of the middle section
of the State, which was organized at
a meeting at the Palace Hotel to-day,
John c. kirkpatrick was elected Chair
man and General r. H. Warfield Sec
retary.
The meeting was held in Pursuance
of a call issued by the Hotelmen's AS
sOciation, addressed to the Boards of
Trade in adjacent counties. Repre-
sentatives We're present from Oakland,
San Jose, Santa Cruz and Napa, while
letters We're received from the Stockton
and Sacramento Boards of Trade,
pledging their support.
Hugh Craig, President Of the Cham
Der of Commerce, also attended.
G.. W. Lynch was appointed a COM
mittee OF one, with authority to visit
the different Boards of Trade in the
various central California counties, and
solicit financial support to aid and
maintain a bureau of information in
New York Mr.. Lynch will start for
New York the last of September. He
viii secure ground floor rooms, central
" located on Broadway, and maintain
therein an exhibit of the products and
resources of the central section of the
State. He will also act as agent for
the counties interested in the move
ment, and will send back market quo
tations, attend to the listing of prod
ucts and the dissemination of litera-
ture.
Everything possible viii be done to
acquaint Eastern people with the re-
sources of the State, and induce them
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TRINITY'S GOLD FIELDS.
Miners F1ocking to the Coffee
Creek Country.

CARVILLE (Cal.), Aug. 16.-As re-
suit of the Graves find, mining in Trim
ity County has received a boom which
will change the face of nature mater
tally. Mining is not experimental now
but an actual practical industry here.
as is plainly proved by facts. 1t is
sure and safe enough to tempt Chinese
capitalists. Each hour brings in min
ing men of all grades. from the humble,
hopeful prospector to the experienced
and wealthy hydraulicker.
There is plenty of vacant land on
Coffee Greek, and a large party left for
that region to-day to take up claims.
Immense tracts, formerly part Of that
Blythe estate for which so many peo-
pie fought, is rich in mines, many of
them in active operation. These have
had more visitors in the past three days
than in as many years before.
The conservative residents resent the
intrusion of strangers, but recognize
that the golden secrets of Trinity Coun-
tvs hills are to be revealed in spite of
their protests.
Mines can be developed without large
capital, and the country should be full
of homes. All sorts of fruits and veg
etables grow in perfection, and cattle
stand knee-deep in clover fields, while
Land as good is unclaimed.
No work has been done at the Graves
mine since the big strike. The place
is guarded, and it is believed among
miners that there are big prospects.
Two veins of porphyry dixie have been
opened, and both have yielded well. The
big nugget was found twenty feet out
side of the point of cOnvergence. The
owners hope that when that point is
reached they will find great deposits
The vein shows signs of increasing
width and may prove of undreamed
richness
The record-union., 1897-08-17
BASEBALL.
Results of Yesterdays Games on
Eastern Diamonds.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 16.-The cham
pions to-day defeated the Brooklyns in
a. one-sided game. Attendance 311.
Score: Baltimore IA, hits II, errors 2;
Brooklyn 5, hits 10, errors 2. Batteries
Pond and Clark; Kennedy and Bur-
reu. Umpire-Kedly.
BOSTON, Aug 16-Boston won the
first game of the series to-day with
Washington on very wet grounds. At
tendance, 1000. Score: Boston 5, hits
g. errors @; Washington 2, hits ;, errors
l. Bat attegies-Nic'holS and Bergen; Nc
James and Mcclure. Umpire-Emslie.
NEW YORK. Aug. Is. = New York
and Philadelphia played an interesting
game this afternoon. Taylor was wild,
but those of the Giants who had ON
their batting clothes managed to hit
his delivery. Attendance, 4, 100. Score:
New York Z, hits II, errors 4; Philadel-
phia ., hits 8, errors T. Batteries -
Meelxin and Warner; Taylor and Nc
Farland. Umpires- and Car
penter.
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The Crooks Clever Trick Outdone
by a Sensible Woman.

About the slickest job I've done this
season." said the crook who had Joined
some of his ilk in a downtown rendez-
vous. Take something"
How did | turn the trick? Easv
when you get the hang of it. I found
out that a certain Board of Trade man
owns watch worth $500 if it was
worth a cent He wore it with a big
chain. and 1 watched for days to see
him come down without it. The other
night he was out late, and next morn
ing I saw him hustling to the board
without any watch chain across his
vest. Inside of an hour | had put on
my business suit and had been admit
ted to the house by his wife. [ in
formed her that [ was a jeweler, that
her husbands watch needed regulating,
that he had left II at home and that I
had called for it at his direction.
She's bright, good-looking woman,
and / didn't quite like the way she took
me in and questioned me. But I'm a
good deal better than a raw hand with
the women, and pretty soon she excuesd
herself to get the watch. She came
back rolling the ticker in tissue paper,
and said she had taken the number and
make, just as a precautiOn, and re-
queSted that [ give her a receipt I did
that all right enough, carefully tucked
the watch into an inside pocket, bowed
myself out, got into my regulation
clothes as soon as possible, and came
down here to tell you fellows about it.
L think it was very smooth, myself"
Let's see de swipe," growled an old
timer.
Slowly but proudly the sharper un-
did the package, and a mighty shout of
derision went up as the last fold was
removed to expose a well-preserved gin
ger cooky-Detroit Free Press.
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It Is a Sure Shot.

The first letter the answer to queries
man opened as he sat down at his
desk contained this question:
Please tell me the best method of
preparing young onions so they will
leave no taint on the breath.
That's easy" he muttered, and seiz-
ing his pen he wrote as follows in re-
ply:
''As good a way as any is to slice the
onions, soak them for five minutes in
pure cider vinegar, add a small carrot
cut into pieces about the size of pea,
salt to taste, stir in a pinch of white
pepper, put the mixture in quart
jar, screw tight and put away in the
cellar for twenty years. Prepared in
this manner they will not affect the
breath in the slightest degree. Chi
cagO Tribune.
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TRAGEDY IN TEXAS.
A Young Man Murders His Mother
at Galveston.

GALVESTON CTex), Aug. 16.-Mrs
Kate Gallagher, for twelve years a
school teacher In this city, was found
to-day with her throat cut from ear to
ear, and the body charred beyond rec
ognition After killing her the muir
derer set fire to the bed.
Virgil, the twenty year-old son Of
the murdered woman, has been arrest
ed, and confesses that he committed
the crime to get money to spend on a
variety actress.
The crime was deliberately planned
and executed. The young man had
packed his trunk, and was ready to
leave. He had the furniture insured,
and with the money expected to leave
Texas as soon as the fire could be ad-
justed- But thesre was discovered in
time to prevent the destruction of the
house and the bloody shirt in which
the crime was committed.