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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10

Der Believed to be Young Ranes, a
Grandson of a Well-Known Atlanta
Physician.
New York. April 9-The Man in
Gray" who for a time last month ter
rorizcd the vicinity of Central Park by
series of highway robberies, supple
mented by the robbery of the residence
of VIM. VI. Barnum. in East Both street,
where he presented i pistol 1T a SER
wants head ami forced his way in. is
now believed by the chief of the New
York Detective Bureau, to be Thomas
Oliver Raincs, of Atlanta, Ga. I'm
der the name of Frank Linden, 1.-The
Man in Gray is now serving a sentence
of five years Imprisonment in the
Elmira Reformatory. Raines is a
grandson Of well-known physician of
Atlanta He was born in 1879, and
was left an orphan when he was II
years old.
He worked for IA farmer for two years
and was turned penniless into the streets
of Atlanta. Soon afterward he was
arrested for throwing a stone through
the window of jewelry store. w.
Woods White, general agent at Atlanta
for the Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance Company, and been appointed
Raines's guardian. He secured the lads
release on the condition that he be sent
out of the city.
Raines was accordingly surrendered
to the Berkshire Industrial Farm, at
Canaan, Four Corners, y. Y. He re-
mained there until April last year, when
for good conduct he was paroled, in the
employ of j. +. Curtis, of Dalton, Mass.
Raines left Curtis's employment last
October On the night of February %
last the residence of Mr.. Curtis was rob-
bed of silver ware, clothing and jewelry.
Among the articles taken was the gray
fur overcoat, from which Raines de-
rived his name of the MAN in Gray"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
MRS. LITAKER KILLS HERSELF.

Fired the Shot in Presence of Her Child
ren.-Daughter of Prominent Git
zen.
Charlotte, N. c., April 9.-Near Con-
cord to-day, Mrs. George Litaker, in
hit OF despondency, placed a pistol in her
mouth and fired, killing herself in the
presence of her three children. She was
the daughter of Jacob Dove, one of the
most prominent men of this county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
ALLEN BACKING ROBINSON.
Martin to be Postmaster at Tarboro-
Two Democratic Tar-heel Postmas-
ters Removed Yesterday.


Washington, April 9.-(SpeciaD-It
was said to-day that J. j. Martin will be
appointed postmaster at Tarboro. He
has the endorsement of Congressman
White, and also it is said of Senator
Pritchard.
Ex-Judge William Il. Allen, of Colds
boro, is in thee ity. 1t is said he is
here to press the claim of Robinson, for
the judgeship.
Two Democratic postmasters in North
Carolina were removed to-day. They
are the first postmasters in the Tar-heel
State to be decapitated by the heads
man. They are J. G. Leary, postmas-
ter at Colerain, Bertie county and N. E.
Thomasson, Yadkinville, Yadkin county.
The men appointed to succeed them
were ID. w. White and j. A. Logan
respectively.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
TO FIN SUMMER SCHEDULE.

Charlotte, n. c., April 9.-(SpeciaD-
General Manager Green, General Passen-
ger Agent Turk and many other Of
fcials of the Southern Railway met
here to-day to fix the summer schedules
that will go into effect May 1st, and to
arrange the details in division, consolida-
tions and terminal charges.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
ORIOLES MAY LOSE DOYLE.

Baltimore, Md, April 9.-H. r. Won
derhost, owner Of the Baltimore base
ball team, said to-day concerning the
proposed transfer of first baseman John
Doyle to the Brooklyn team: ''The
matter has been under consideration for
some time and is entirely in the hands
of President Hanlon. l have been away
from the city for several weeks and
cannot, therefore, speak authoritatively,
but | feel justified in saying that the
transfer is possible and probable
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10

The Transvaal Raider Indignantly De-
nies to Have Boastcd Of the Govern
ment's Backing
London, April 9.-The Parliamentary
committee which is investigating the
Transvaal raid held its sixteenth sitting
to-day in the committee room of West
minister hall. There was a large attend
ance of peers and members of parliament.
DIR. Jameson arrived with Sir John VII
loughby, the military commander of the
raid and the former was again placed
in the witness box.
During his examina ton which was a
long one, DIR. Jameson Indignantly denied
having told the officer that he had the
Queens government at his back, remark
ing that it would have been idiocy in him
and absolutely untrue to say so. Sir
John WillOughby, in telling his story,
said he gathered from his talks with DR..
Jameson that if he succeeded in entering
johannesburg, Lord Rosmead (the Gov
ernor of Cape Colony and high commits
sioner for South Africa would do the
rest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10

Baltimore, Md, April 9.-There is talk
in local financial circles regarding the
consolidation Of the Baltimore Traction,
Baltimore City Passenger and the City
and Suburban Railway Companies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
TO SEIZE INYACH ISLAND.

Cape Town, April 9-The Argus of
this city, announced to-day that it had
received trustworthy information from
Pretoria, capital of the Transvaal, that
the British have secured Inyach island,
at the entrance of Delagoa bay, and
that a squadron of warships from this
portwill proceed there to take possession
of the island and proclaim it British ter
ritory
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
THE STORY DENIED

London, April '9.-The officials of
the British office deny that a British
squadron is going to Delagoa bay, in
order to take possession of Inyach island
as announced by the Cape Town Argus
on advices which it received from Pre-
toria.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
TIIE MAN IN GRAY"

The Strange New York Highway Rob
ber Believed to be Young Raines, a
Grandson of a Well-Known Atlanta
Physician.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-10
WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, April 9.-The total bank
clearings in the United States for the
week were $1,016,O93, ,321; per cent in
crease, 92. Exclusive of New York,
$454, ,664 296; per cent increase, 115.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

VIZ are in receipt Of circular from
firm Of importers in Baltimore asking US
to use our influence in preventing tariff
on japanese mattings, in which the fol-
lowing significant statement is made.
"This mating is in wide and general
use. weighs ~ pounds to the square
yard. costs &c to 10c per square yard.
silver, whore made, equal to 4c to SC gold"
This shows two things very conclusively,
viz: That the restoration Of silver to
its old place would have the same effect
- the imposition OF tariff upon foreign
manufactured goods, and that for this
reason the importers are fighting silver
with the same vigor that they do the
tariff. It also shows that no matter how
high tariff may be fixed by the Dingley
bill It can be overcome by the low price
Of silver. and the higher the tariff the
lower these importers will endeavor to
force silver. We trust that none OF our
representatives or senators will hesitate
TO vote for duty a. high Is they can
get Il. @
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Mains circus drew alarge crowd to the
city yesterday who, to all Appearances,
enjoyed q pleasant day. In the afternoon
. large audience Witnessed the perform.
ancc, but in the evening tho seats were
only about half filed. The circus was
pronounced to be one OF the cleanest and
best that ever visited Salida.
The most attractive feature was the
unusually fine lot Of horses in the service
of the show. There are one hundred and
seventy six Of them and not one can be
classed as q "scrub.' There are six trick
ponies and six trick horses, four perfect
ly matched blacks and four bays that
draw the Roman chariots. There are two
teams Of SKIES. one Of grays and one Of
bays, and two teams Of eights, blacks and
grays, all 20 perfectly matched that close
acqusin intance would be required to dis
tinguish them. Another particularly at
tractive horse 10 the big white fellow that
the trained lion rides. Eighty six bushels
Of oats. hay and other grain, are fed daily
to the stock. 1t was universally remark
ed that the horses wers ths finest ever
seen with any circus.
From this place the show went to
Crecde and from there will mako tour
Of the valley and southwestern Colorado
towns.-Salida Mail.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09
Machinery

Marvin Stewart. A. Linderman ard
Geo. B. McGranahan wore appointed.
The committee organized by electing
Geo. p. Chiles. chairman. and Geo b.
McGranahan. secretary. and after full
discussion it was decided to issue an
other general call OF the fruit growers
and beekeepers Of the county to meet on
Monday, June IA. 1897, at 2 p. m, at the
places hereinafter named. to elect six
delegates from each commissioner dis
trict to attend convention to be held
at the court house in Delta. on Thurs
day. June II. at 10 4. m, TO complete
the organization.
All in Delta precincts will meet on the
1ith at Delta; all in Surface creek pre-
cinct At Eckert; and all in Rogers mesa
and the North Fork valley at Hotchkiss
Commercial fruit growers and bee-
keepers. il they wish TO realize anything
from their immense crops this year. will
do well to attend the primaries a. above
and assist in perfccting strong organi.
zation.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09


J. Q. Adams has kept q careful &C.
count Of the result Of taking his milk to
the creamery and finds that 1t pays
handsomely. He 10 milking eight cove
and during April sold his butter at the
stores at sc per pound in trade. market
ing 100 pounds. During May he sold in
q days to the creamery $500 worth OF
cream st the rate Of 20c per pound. The
remaining three days would at the same
rate bring the sales up to e43.l2, a gain Of
e16.l2 over tho homo made butter. be.
sides saving all the labor OF making it.
II the lower p ice be tsken into consider a.
ton it will be seen that this means a
little moro than doubling the receipts
from the eight cows, besides giving the
ranchman the cash TO spend where he
chooses. Mr.. Adams says that tho only
objection he has to the new system 10
that he has to wear his patched clothes
longer, - his wife now has time to sew
the patches on instead Of throwing them
away when they get "holy."
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

The people fully displayed their ap-
probation Of our fire department in the
hearty manner in which they patronized
the Hose company's dance last Friday
night. The sweet strains OF the orches-
ira together with the excellent condition
OF the floor made the merry throng re-
lnctant to depart as the wee small hours
Of the morning came upon them. The
supper served by the w. A. P. A. at
Mathers hall gave the ladies in chsrge
an excellent reputation as caterers. as
the feast was splendid TO soy the least.
The smile worn by tho Hose boys was
fully earned. they overlooking no ono in
their efforts to mako thom have an en-
joyable time. The proceeds Noted them
something like fifty dollars, which 10 q
welcome addition to the company's OK
chsquer. May the. syeet strains Of W
waits soon aGain satice tho foiIswers-de
tho light fantastic to offer the boys
further financial assistance.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Wa srs informed by Major Hooper
that Il = his, intention to have every
town and section Il the state written up
and Alustratsd in "The Railroad Red
Book"-especially during the tourist sea
son. This being 70, it ID to tho interest
OF our citizens to aid the representative
OF the Red Book when he visits this
section to see that he gets data and ar
ranges matters that will bo truly repre-
sentative OF our growing section. The
Rod Book" has large eastern circula-
ton, and we may doubtless drop line
or two 10 1t that will influence desirable
emigrants in selecting location here.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Last night Mis Dora Sanders colo
brated her seventeenth birthday BY Civ.
ing a party to her High School friends
They began the evening with instru-
mental and vocal music. followed By
games and . supper. closing At midnight.
Tho young folks who we're present units
in saying that they enjoyed one of the
plessantest evenings ever passed in
Delta.
Those present were Misses Eva San.
ders. Stella Cockrell, Kate Turner. Flor.
ence Kohnlo. Pearl Worth, Minnie Blair
Queenie Smith, Ellen Smith. Grace
Hunt; Messrs- Ernest Logan, Norman
Beckley, Ed Mays. Jim Girsrdet. Well
and JefIers, Orion Kohnle, Roy Bigelow,
Ben Ingersoll. Ira Williams.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09
PROGRESSIVE MERCHANTS.

Delta merchants are finding that it
pays to be progressive and to push the
announcement of their wares through
The papsrs and in every other legitimate
way. For the past few years they have
bsen pulling more and more trade from
the competitive territory reached by
Nontross business men and the follow
Ing item from the Olathe correspondence
Of the Enterprise shows that their work
i telling IN good shape.
"Parties living on the north side Of
Aontrose county save 100 per cent by
purchasing some kinds Of bee fixtures in
Delta. We would like to patronize our
own town but will not be held up in that
manner. We lately needed something
In the bse line and called on a dealer in
Montrose, found price too high and made
our purchase in Delta and saved e5 on a
SO purchase. Is it any wonder that
Delta is advancing while our own town,
which has all the natural advantages is
standing still!" The Delta business
men depend upon large sales at small
margins for their profit and are succeed
ing exceptionally we'll. Three enterpris-
ing dealers here are advertising their
bee supplies and it might pay them to
quote prices little oftener for the bene-
fit Of parties living in the competitive
territory.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

A number OF young people enjoyed
the hospitality OF Mrs. q. T. Standish at
her home near town last night.
in q croquet social. Two sets Of
croquet were employed in twice ~
many games-the moon being aided
by a huge bonfire On the side OF
the hill in furnishing light. About 10
o'clock the guests were treated to q
bountiful supply Of lemonade. cake.
Strawberries and cream. The evening
was delightfully."- spent and all left with
the same opinion-that Mrs. Standish
was most excellent entertainer.
The guests included Misses India
Poulson. Stella Nutter, Anna Doughty.
Nellie Stephens, Emma Finney, Amelia
Jensen. Anna Nutter; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ebert Watts; Messrs. Millsrd Fairlamb.
Will Matthews, Clarence Smith. Will
Morley, Dan Doughty and b. Luce.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Last Saturday forenoon the meeting
q fruit groweFS and beekeepers, at the
court house. vss called to order by w.
o. Stephens and Geo. B. McGrsDahan
chosen - sscretary.
After considerable discussion Il wGs
decided that the chair should sppoint .
cooDittss a I've to formulate plan oe
sction. ssd Geo. r. Chiles, J. B. Ratekin
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

The Y. w. c. T. u. OF Delta will hold
their annual meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. I. M. Conklin next Friday evening.
June II. at 7:30. As there 10 business to
dispose OF IL 10 desired that all the mem.
bers will be present. This includes a
special invitation to the honorary mem.
bers.
Press President.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

the race in 1896. Rhodes second.
Financially the sssociation came ost
very nearly even and the omceFs feel %
we'll pleased With the result that they
will probably arrange for another meet
ing in the fall.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

The Grand Junctionites have selected
September Z, and for their Peach
day festivities this year. As We had
about six people up from there to the
races We presume they will expect at
least 800 visitors from Delta.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Honest goods and honest prices consti-
tute the life Of our business. Prompt
and fair treatment has placed US on
foundation which none can take from
under. Groceries? All you can use.
COrKLIN 4 GAuNr
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09
NOsseo Hop RaSiieasiea.

LAND OrvSCR AT uoxrnosk, COLO..
May ~, 1877. I
Delta, Della county. Colorado, has filed notice Of
intention to make proof on bis desert land claim
.. Z Y Sec. IS. n. ". \ q. ". Y Bee u, Tp. II &.
Il. ~ W. before Milton r. welch. county Judge
and exOfIscio clerk II Delta, Colombo, on Thun-
day, the ist day Of July. 1877.
He names the following witnesses IN prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said Land
Edgar NJ. Houts. David Htull, John a. A. Simp.
son, Percy Houts, all of Delta. Colorado.
A. y. AMsBARY. Register.
Flint pub. May -; last June %, iso7.l
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

The very interesting Communication
from Hotchkiss was crowded out Of this
issue but will appear next week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

FIRsT Baptist CHuRcH-Rev. James
II. Messenger pastor. Preaching service,
at u .. N. and 500 p. m. Sunday schoo
at 10 q. m, DIR. Stockham Supt. YOUNG
Peoples meeting 6:l5 p. m, !. NJ. Conk
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

Delta cherries are now in the market.
the first being brought by VIM. Fleonor.
Of Surface creek.
G. N. and VIM. Hastings have fine
stock Of boots and shoes in and will
soon open up in good shape.
BoRN-To the wife Of p. e. Dusalt
visiting at Hotchkiss, q bouncing boy.
Mother and child doing we'll.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

CHRIsrrAN SCIkNcE- Services will b,
held at the residence Of Mrs. NJ. r. Sny
der. Dodge street, at 10 p. M. each Sun
day. All arc cordially invited to attend
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-06-09

es PREsBYrERIANC CH URcH- Sunday
school 10 q. m.-Preaching at IL .. m
]. L. LowER. Pastor,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08

,ot of Imported Decorated Fruit
Cream. or Berry Saucers, that were
lie. for SC. each. 81
~ Carlsbad-china Plates, that were &c.
for &C. each. -. III,
be sold for &c. each; 49,.
lot of Decorated Soup-Plates, that
were sold upwards OF $3.50 dozen. DC.
choice. ,..s..u.. a.
Large Meat Platters, beautifully deco
rsta6 were sold for $3.50, TO close SOC.
each. 49,.
Carlsbad Dinner Sets. a Few pieces
short were $50. 10 close $3.50 eacn.
~ dozen Individual Buffers. that were
soc. dozen, Will be sold for lie. each.
IL dozen Gold-Band China and Deco
rated Cups and Saucers, TO close &C.
pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08

Mr. Samuel T. Dickinson, Jr., who form
erIv resided in Milford. Va, and has
many friends in this city. has just re-
>turned from the Isthmus OF Panama,
where he has been engaged by the new
company now at work on the canal. Mr.
dickinson says the work is in active pro-
gress at Culebra. where 1900 men are en-
Moved. The greatest difficulty the company
has had to contend with hitherto mas
been the procuring Of laborers, ana men
are being imported from all points IN
order 10 raise the number TO 1000 MI
dickinson says he believes the new COM
many will meet with the same tate as
the old one-bankruptcy-an he does not
think the French will ever have the honor
of completing the undertaking. Mr.. DICK
inson leaves for New York to-day Ell
route for the scene Of his laoors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Anderson & Bloomberg, spe-
cial commissioners, to Philip Whitiock. 60
feet on Pine street, southwest corner
China, 1850.
j. w. Anderson, special commissioner,
to j. II. Derbyshire, Henry c. Jones and
their assigns, 20 1-6 feet on east side Bel
videre street, 1871 feet south of Cary. 10
correct error, s..
j. II. Derbyshire and wife to Thomas
]. Shaughnessy % 1-3 feet on east side
Belvidere street. 1Sl sc feet south of Cary,
81 900.
r. V. Marye, special commissioner, TO
Writ A. Chesterman, % feet on north
side Franklin street between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth. 1896.
Ella S. and Manning c. Staples to Hi
ram w. Tyler, so feet on south side
Grace street, 60 feet east of Pine. subject
to deed of trust for 1850, in exchange for
other real estate, 50.
Henrico: f. Sitterding and wife to
Mary Jane Langford. north II feet of lot
2. all Of lot 9, ard south % feet Of lot 4
In block Il, Barton Heights, 50, 400.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08
THE COHEN CO.
THE G. & o.s BUSINESS GOOD.
An Encouraging Outlook for inc
- n,t announcement Scheme.

Mr. Decatur Axtell, second y!ce-presi-
1T 81 the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company, said yesterday. when discuss
ing business prospects for 1897, that de-
splte the universal cry Of hard times
his company had transacted the pigges.
actual business ever done in DecemDeL
last month. The increased business ne
said. has not fallen off this year. ana the
co,nnanv looks for an excellent year
MIR. Axten says that from Information
he has received the prospect for the ac-
ceptance Of the project Of his company 10
build their new depot and tracks mas
frightened materially The company
stands ready to perform its part OF tne
contract whenever Manchester shall con
sent to the necessary change in the graue
of Free bridge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08
Mr.. williams Is Grateful.

Chief Fuller. of the Fire Department.
Oh yesterday received the following, self
explanatory letter:
Il have already expressed TO you in
person my admiration for the brave and
efficient work done by your department
on the night of January lst. at the par
tial burning Of my building, Ninth and
Main streets. 1t is with much pleasure
| now repeat these expressions. Please
ind enclosed my check for 500 which
/ shall thank you 10 place to the credit
Of the Firemen's Relief Fund Associa-
ton. II. G. WILLIAMS. Jr."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-08

yards Brocaded Mohair Lustre for
$l25 was $3.50
81, yards Figured Armure for re, from
sl.10
KID GLOVES.
l lot odd sizes. in Tan. Gray, and Black,
Mosquetaire Suede, that were 81 . ana
$50; any Of these for 75c. pair.
Another lot Of French Kid, IN Black,
Evening Shades, and Light Tans. the
qualities that were SlS5 and 81; your
choice for 81 pair.
4-Button Tan and Black Embroidered,
81 kind for SOC.
2-Clasp Congress Piques that were 81,
to-day, Toe. pair.
4-Button Undressed Kid. in Dark Tan.
Gray and Mode; not all sizes, that
were S50, to-day 39c. a pair.
FLANNELs.
Extra-Heavy Shaker Flannel, 22c.
Angora Striped Outings and Oriental
Flannellettes, l6 2-Sc. grade. 4%c
Crochet Edge Extra Heavy Skirting
Flannel &c. kind lie. yard.
Extra Heavy Canton Flannels, 1-3 and
lOc. grades, for SIC.
SOC. grade Lamb Wool Eiderdown, lie.
23c. White Wool Flannel, eNc.
AMONG THE COTTONs.
A Bleached Cotton. extra heavy round
thread kind, SIC.
l6 2-3c. Black ana White French Sateen,
6Ac. a yard.
On-Bo.led Red Prints 1-3c. grade, 2lec.
Fine Brown Cotton. soft washer, l4c. -.
2Oc grade Extra Heavy Round-Thread
1914 Sheeting, 912c. yard.
eAc. Indigo Prints, white figured effects,
PIC.
Scotch Apron Ginghams, 6i4c kind. for
13sc.
A. French Percales, new printings, l212c
grade. 6Hc. q yard.
Solid Color Silkoline Draperies, 10 and
12l5c. kind. &c.