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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
ALL CROPS IMPROVED
PAST WEEK HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST
FAVORABLE.
Fine Showers Have Occurred Nearly All Over
the State---Curing Tobacco.

The Weekly Crop Bulletin for North
Carolina, issued by the Weather Bureau
here yesterday, says the week ending
July 10Th has been one OF the most ia
vOrable of the season. Fine showers oc-
Cured on several days. which were near
ly general over the State, only five or six
counties still suffering from drought.
All crops have improved. Cotton is very
vigorous and the only complaint is that
it is somewhat smaller than the aver
age Cutting and curing tobacco is now
beginning also in the central district.
Eastern District.-Nearly all reports
received indicate that the past week has
been exceptionally favorable. Genial
showers, with moderately warm days
and plenty of sunshine, have caused a
general advance in crop conditions. The
nights have been a little cool, but not
sufficiently so to damage cotton. There
is, however, one section in the southern
portion of the district, including Duplin,
| Fender and Brunswick, where almost
no rain has yet fallen, and corn is being
cut short In general, crops are flour
fishing. Cotton is very good; it is lit
tie late in blooming in north portion,
where it is being plowed for the last
| time. Corn is about laid by; it has i'm
proved, though it will be short; bottom
land corn is fine. Tobacco has improved
greatly and cutting is pretty general in
the eastern district. Sweet potatoes fine;
apples ripe, melons abundant. Strawb er-
ry plants are being set out.
| Central District.-The past week has
been an exceptionally favorable one;
the drought has been broken in all coun-
ties which were suffering and local show
ers have occurred throughout the dis
trict The nights have been a little cool.
All crops made good progress during the
week. Corn is tasseling low, with small
stalk, and there are still complaints of
damage by chinch bugs, but the late
crop has improved materially, and much
of the early crop is safe. Cotton, though
still smaller than the average, is very
vigorous and blooming and boiling well.
Prospects for tobacco much improved;
| farmers topping it; cutting and curing
has just begun in this district. Oats all
cut. Wheat threshing continues. Sow
ing turnips has begun.
| Western DiStrict.-Drought still pres
walls in Surry and Allegheny countless
and over limited portions of a few oth@
ers, but in general the past week has
been very favorable, with good rains
and more moderate temperature; in fact,
the nights have been quite cool in the
northern and mountain portions of the
district Too much rain occurred in
Mitchell county and portions of others,
and some lowlands are too wet to plow
Crops are doing remarkably well. Cotton
is perhaps still little small, but is
blooming nicely. Corn is about laid
by it is small in stalk and tasseling
rather low, but is looking WELL Some
complain of chinch bugs still Sweet
potatoes very fine. Wheat threshing
continues. Good stand of peas and many
being planted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
PEOPLES OWN LINES.
Its Interesting Summer Guide Book and
Up-to-Date Accommodation.

The summer guide books issued by
the railroads these days are pictorial and
historic gems. One of the most interest
ing that we have seen is the one by the
Peoples Own Line, the Carolina and
North Western, containing pictures and
information relative to much that is of
interest at Lumberton, Gastonia, Hicko-
ry, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Blowing Rock
and other points ON this popular line.
They have added also "The Echel' a
beauty in the way of a parlor car with
the easiest of easy chairs and elegant
Fashioned lounges. There is nothing
narrow about the p o. L., but the gauge,
everything else is ON broad, liberal
scale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
A WOMAN'S PITIFUL STORY.
Thomas Robertson on Trial For Be
traying his Sweetheart

The trial of Thomas Robertson for
the seduction of Miss Julia Hester, be-
gan in Wake county Superior court yes
terday morning, and consumed the en-
tire day. A large number of witnesses
have been summoned, and it will proba-
bly, take another day to complete the
trial.
The evidence yesterday was, for the
most part, introduced by the State.
Though only four witnesses were exam
ined for the prosecution, a most damag-
ing chain of evidence was formed, and
at this stage of the proceedings it bids
fair to land Robertson behind the bars.
1t will be remembered that at the last
term of court Miss Hesters father,
Abram Hester, obtained a judgment for
$500 damages against Robertson for
the seduction of his daughter. This has
never been paid. But on the evidence
then brought out has been founded this
criminal action to punish the man for
wantonly running a young girls life.
The witnesses yesterday examined
were Julia Hester; her mother, Harriet
Hester, and two character witnesses, II.
III. Knight and A. II. Hodge. Miss Hes
ter was kept on the stand several hours.
She related substantially the same story
as that told by her in the damage case
last court and printed in the News aud
Observer at the time. The betrayal she
said, occurred under promise of marri-
age, one Sunday the last of September
or the first of October, 1893 The wit
ness said she yielded to Robertson be-
cause she loved him, and he promised
to marry her, no matter what happened
and nobody would ever be any the wiser.
After this Robertson continued to visit
her, and there were other improper acts,
five in number, Robertson threatening
each time not to marry her, but expose
her unless she yielded. But from time
to time Robertson kept putting off the
marriage on the ground that his people
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
IN A DEAD LOCK.
The Executive Committee is Tie on
Chas. B. Parks. - -,


At the meeting of the Executive COM
mittee Of the A. and NJ. College, the
vote on the reelection of Mr.. G. B.
Parks stood 2 to 2, and it seems a hope
less tie The Executive committee is
composed of J. G. l.. Harris, chairman,
President Holiday, J. r. Chamberlain,
and Y. B. Waller, of Alamance. The
fifth member of the committee was Mr..
Butler, of Vance. Having secured his
own election as a member of the facul-
ty and bursar, Prof. Butler resigned as
member of the Executive committee.
Two members will continue to vote for
Mr.. Parks, and if Chamberlain and Wal
Ter continue to vote against him there
can be no election. The vacancy on
the Executive committee can only be
filled by the board of trustees, which
does not meet again until December
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
DISTRICT CONFERENCE TO-DAY.

The annual district conference of the
Raleigh district will meet at Gamers
to-day, and will remain in session over
Sunday. Rev. DIR. e. A. Yates, presid-
ing elder, will preside.
Revs. w. G. Norman, r. Fl. Whitaker
and r. G. Glenn, of this city, will go
out this morning, and quite large num-
Der of lay members will be present during
the week.
1t is expected and hoped that the Raj
eigh pulpits will be supplied on Sunday
by leading members of the conference.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
MAYOR RUSS IN GREENvILLE.
The People Catch Inspiration From "The
Incessant Overflow
(Greenville Refector.)

Hon. w. NJ. Russ, Mayor of Raleigh,
came down Saturday evening to see
Mrs. Russ and the children who are WIS.,
iting relatives here. Some people won
der how much larger in size he is going
to grow, but a second thought convinces
them there must be somewhere to store
the great fund of wit and humor in his
make up. Even then he cannot retain it
to himself and his host of friends gather
around him to catch an inspiration from
the almost incessant overflow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
AGENTS. WANTED.

The Home Life of New York wants ac-
tive, special and district agents in all
parts of North Carolina to whom the
highest commissions will be paid. In
surers are invited to investigate our
guaranteed dividend contracts. If you
want an agency, address with refernce
the State Agent. If you want a policy
call on nearest agent or write to
j. o. GUTHRIE, State Agent,
107 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, IN. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21

ETw-p~~sSEvz
Birmingham. Ala. July 20.-A special
to the State Herald says:
A race war is on at Riverton, Ala, a
town of 600 inhabitants and serious re-
suits are feared. A negro attempted a
criminal assault on Mrs. G. l.. Vaughan,
an estimable woman, Monday afternoon,
but was beaten off and the neighborhood
aroused. A searching party is said to
have caught him and shot him, but this
they will not admit.
After the lynching the whites became
incensed and threatened to exterminate
the negroes. Both sides are arming and
one white man has been seriously injur-
ed.
Mrs Vaughan is in delicate condition
and her death is momentarially expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
HASN'T MISSED A MEAL.

Typhoid fever left me with a bad
stomach trouble. The medicines l tried
did not relieve me until began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This medicine re-
lieved my stomach trouble and 1 am
now able to work every day and have
not missed meal since taking Hoods
Sarsaprilla." f. M. Davidson, Box 81,
Cherry Camp, w. Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
ANHEUSER- BREWING AS
ISOLATION

Recommends the use OF the greatest of
all tonics, ''Malt-Nutrine," and guaran-
tees the merits claimed for it. For sale
by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
FOR SALE.

One phaeton and one delivery wagon
Both very cheap for cash. Apply 22'
South Dawson street, City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
WANTED.

Young man; permanent position; pays
$4,000 first year. Address 2. o. Box,
165, Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21

Statesmen wanted for something new
Good thing to right man. Address, Boz
341, Lynchburg, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
Business Notices.
WANTED.

A position by registered druggist. Ad-
dress Pharmacist, care News and Obser-
yer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills; assist digestion, cure headache. %
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
JOHnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
NEW PARENT FOR GREEK.
Concord Standard.)

Mr.. Greek o. Andrews, OF Raleigh,
who is assisting his father, Col. A. B..
Andrews, with his railroad work, is also
in the city. He is registered at the
st. Cloud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
mepoNzlo.ss co..--.MHN'f;is
THIS ISTOCERTIFY

kAb~ ~ W W s@a ~
that few years since, while living in
a malarial district, suffered dreodfuny
with chills, which it seemed impossible to
successfully break. A friend urged me
try Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy did
50, and by the use Of few bottles SheT
were entirely broken, and hare net
been troubled with tAerA ssnae. alsA,
found it an sxselleAs nervine.
RRv. @. u. EYNCM.
Williamson, N. O., May N, 1897.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-21
A RACE WAR.

Caused by Beastly Brute's Assault on
a White Woman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
English and American Driviny

l TO the Editor of the Journal and Courier. | The article in your issue of this morning on French ana English Driy- ing" is of much interest. Probably most travellers will agree with MT. Wellman that 'the London driver is the best in the world" One reason for his skill is not mentioned. The important qualifications of knowing well his business, calmness, patience. all these he has, and they are para mount. But besides this he is re- qutred to keep to the left. Anyone familiar with driving will see what an advantage this gives in avoiding collis- ions, enabling the driver to take chances that amaze his passengers. slipping through narrow openings Where hub grazes hub, but never con- ing in collision" For the driver, sit- ting upon the right as he should do for the better control of rein and whip, in turning out to the left, has ms own wheels and those of vehicles meeting him directly under his eve. ana IS not obliged to calculate his distance obliquely, as he must do in turning to the right. How this coun- try. the child of England, came to change the English rule of the road the writer does not know. It would have been better if. like the common law, it had been adopted here for the benefit of all who drive horses.
 In several visits to Paris the writer has never seen the abuse of horses and excitement of drivers of which MT Weilman speaks. In both cities the ! almost uniform absence of the check | rein is noticeable. Horses of every de- gree and station in life, private car riage, coach. wheeler, hansom-cab. dray and cart horse, all are generally free from that torment. If there is one omit is the old check-rein, or bearing rein. as the English term it, SC loose that ii is no restraint upon the free move ments of the head. The "over- draw" or k1mball Jackson check, is never seen. How many horses in this coun- try have their labor more than doubled. to say nothing of the torture endured by the use of this check, it being fre- quently drawn so tight as to make the poor animal what is called a star gazer," position not only painful but repulsive. Fortunately there is a strong tendency manifest toward giving up -he use of this check among us all.
 DRIVER. l New Haven, November 23, 1897. ,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Rendered Miss Bessie Ferguson Previ-
 ous to Her Departure for Scotland
 To-Day.
 Miss Bessie Ferguson of Scotland, who has been on a visit to her sister Mrs. Thomas Aitchison, of S14 State street, was rendered 8 reception at the home Of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Aitchi- son last night During her stay in the city she has made mary friends, and they turned out in large numbers last night to spend pleasant evening and wish her bon voyage. Songs were rem dered during the evening by many of the guests, as well as readings and music. Refreshments were also served and a very happy and harmonious eve ming was brought to close by the company singing "Auld Lang Syne.'' Miss Ferguson will said from New York to-day by the White Star liner Majestic. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Peter Stirling, MT. and Mrs. John Henderson, Miss B. Hender- son, Miss May Henderson, Miss Jeanne Henderson, Mir. and Mrs. Aitchison. MT Richard Bell, MT. John Crerar and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
COULD NOT STAND DISGRACE.
Young James Charnley of Chicago
 Kills Himself

| o"iAiSo OI SulCdSO Kills Himself. | Chicago, Nov. 23.-Grief and chagrin over the disgrace of his father, Charles M. Charnley, according to his friends, drove to suicide, Jams Charnley, who
 was found in his room in the Hotel Pfister, Milwaukee, with a bullet hole in his heart.
 Charles M. Charnley, formerly presi- oent of the Presbyterian Board of Aid
 TOT Colleges and Academies, disappeared
 last summer, short some $6O, ,0O0 of the
 1unds entrusted to him. This weighed
 heavily on the sons mind, and it is said that for some time the young man had been ill.
 The sister and brother of young Charnley, both of whom are out of the city, were notified at once of the second disaster that had come to them. Tha brother, Charles, is in New York and the sister, Miss Constance, is at Smith college.
 The second chapter in the family,s sorrow comes with a crushing weight as young Charnley had assumed tbe place at the head of the family which ms rather had so recently left vacant. Durlng the days when the story of Charles M. Charnley's shortage was oelng exploited in the papers and ever slnce young Charnley had remained in this city and borne the brunt of the re- crlminatlon. notoriety and disgrace. For months previous to his fathers disap- pearance, it is said, the impending dis aster, which had hung like Damocles' sword by a single thread, likely at any tune to be broken, was known to the young man.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
STATE LEAGUE BOWLING,
The New Haven Boys Get Three
 Straight From Hartford


 The State league contest at Bowl ing hall between New Haven and Hartford last evening proved to be cinch for the New Haven boys the Hartford team not being able to get into the game, strange alleys and balls being one cause. Then again, the fierce way the home team started was enough to discourage any team. Our boys started with a clean frame, getting three more in the first game. Shum- way got five strikes in succession. A. Kirschner doubled twice and Darton once. Seventeen strikes, fifteen spares and six misses for the first game, giy- Ing them total of 911.
 The second and third games were won by 133 and 163 pins, the last game being hurried to allow the Hartford team to catch a train, their scores suffering on that account
 This result gives New Haven a good lead for first place, having won five and lost one game.
 Shunrway's 225 for single and 547 total was high rolling for the evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
WALLINGFORD NEVIS.

TWO Weddings at Holy Trinity Churol
 To-day-Footban Tomorrow Genera
 News.
 yesterday afternoon Officer Reilly arrested A. Fred Simmons on a crimi- nal charge. Miss Minnie Nevue, who
 lives back of the rubber shop, is the complainant. Both parties are French canadians. The case will come up be- lore Judge Judd this morning.
 Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Booth serv- ed a writ Of attachment on the Cherry street property owned py James and Thomas Morrison for S1O0 in the inter- est Of M. J. Redmond & Co.
 Last week Gorton's minstrels were Ill Westerly, R. l., and while there two of the young girls of that place were smitten with a couple of the young men in the minstrel company Last saturday the company was here, ana so were the two foolish girls from Rhode Island, who had run away from nome and joined their lovers here Sun
 ~ ~Ao'iASi OL OIle OL t1lc S5lTlS CdlnG hefe looking after his sister and her 1rlend, and with the assistance of Ofn- Ger Reilly found them at a private house, where they were stopping. They were induced to return nome, and so no arrests were made.
 LAnus IL. Hall, as trustee of the Hen- ry 5. Carpenter insolvent estate, has sold the personal property to Richard DaVls of Middletown for $1, ,3S5.75.
 The basket ball game between the Wallingfords and Fanwoods of New York in the armory Friday evening, promises to be one of the most inter- esting games of the season, as the deaf and dumb team is a fayorite here and always puts up great game. Reserved seats will go on sale at Shortelle's drug store this morning.
 There will be the usual number of turkey rallies this evening.
 The cold wave struck here yesterday for certain and heavy overcoats were got out in consequence.
 There will be two weddings at the Holy Trinity church this morning, one at I:50, the other at 10 o'clock. James J. Graham and Miss Katie D. McCartin and trederick'E. Frieze and Miss Mar saret A. Clyne will be the parties most interested in the event.
 The schools will be closed after to- day until Monday.
 MISS Klttie Treat is the guest of Mrs. w. M Whitaker of Church street.
 The usual holiday hours will be ob- served at the postofice tomorrow, 8 70 l2 in the morning. The lobby will oe open for box holders only from 6:30 Q p. m.
 The high school football eleven will play the Jaspers tomorrow morning tt 10 o'clock.
 Rev. Robert Craig Is the guest of his ather, Peter Craig of Center street. The Plymouths of New Haven will 'lay the high school eleven here Fri lay afternoon
 Joe Ott will give matinee in the pera house tomorrow afternoon at 80.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
U. G. MYERS. C
Brief Gs ent,or

High water to-day, 10:1O a. m.
 Insurance & Loans. Chas. Wilson & Co.
 Two family house, 2,60O. RE. Baldwin.
 The class of 1900 in the law school had their picture taken on the steps of the county court house at noon yesterday.
 Danish Missionary Wollman of this city preached to congregation of Scandinavians in the First Baptist church, Bridgeport, last night.
 Coldest of the season last night. Thermometer at midnight 10 degrees below the freezing point. Heavy over ocats and big ulsters were numerous. The special Thanksgiving dinner here tofore so popular will be served at the New Haven House on Thursday at 6 p. m. Seats reserved on application at the office.
 In the Center church, the Rev. pr. Newman Smyth will preach Thanks giving day on the topic, "A Reason for Municipal Thanksgiving in View of Ring Rule" The service will begin at Il o'clock in the morning. It will be union service of the Center and United churches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
AETNA LIFE SUIT.
Judge Thayer Hands Down an Impor-
 tant Decision

'uuSe IHdyer Hands Down an Impor-
 tant Decision.
 Hartford, Nov. 23.-Judge Thayel has handed down the following decision In the suit of Insurance Commissioner Betts against the Aetna Life:
 Plaintiffs motion to strike out ex- hbit is disallowed provided said ex- hlb1t is substituted by the defendant on or before November 30 in place of the third defense of Paragraph 13 as if now stands. If not substituted said motion is granted.
 Flalntlff's S motion to strike out exhibit B is granted. Exhibit c and D arc stricken out except Paragraph in each. This paragraph if made Para graph l of the fourth defense to three parts Of the complaint charging that surrender of participating policies, etc, by the defendant on or before Noyen,. Der 30 may stand as such paraeranh If not so made a part of that defense it is stricken out.
 Exhibits E and F are stricken ont
 The defendants motion filed Novar, Der for permission to file an additional defense to the whole complaint, and which was argued at the same lime with the motion above-mentioned, is overruled. The answer proposed to be filed attempts to combine a special de- nial with matter which can only he claimed as a bar to the action. It is pleading. The defense sought to make new defense. This, as above stated, has been overruled It is an important decision and the case must now be heard on it's merits. Commits sioner Betts has, therefore, scored an- other very important point in this nota- ble case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
Fine Linen ''Fent Ends,'
 Soc Yard.

Do you remember what "Fent Ends' are ? Manu- lecturers Remnants. The lengths are from half a yard to three. E0ery yard zs a0orth e dol2a1. Do excellent ly for pretty Fancy Doylies or Tray Cloths:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
HARTFORD.
) 720 32 A 43 2o46
BY CONGRESSMAN
 HILL

In the hall of Harmony lodge No. 5 the Past Grand Masters association of Odd Fellows was last night addressed by c. J. Hill of Norwalk, representa- tive in congress from the Fourth dis trict of Connecticut
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-24
MEMS CLUB OF ST. PATHS

Before the Mems club of St. Paups church last night Colonel N. G. Osborn read a very interesting paper on ''The Life of Roger Sherman" A light lunch was served at the conclusion of the meeting.