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The sun., 1897-11-15
MARY POTTER CONJURED.
Her Relatives Say G. Datton Pat
aSpeIl on Hr.
SAY HE CAUSED HER DEATH
Mary Came to Wilmington for Medf-
cal Treatment and Died While
Hereafter Parents Will
Complain.

Some two weeks ago a young colored
woman named Mary Potter died on
West street, AMI the cause Of her
death was certified to by the attending
physician, DIR. j. Bacon Stubbs, to have
been hemorrhage of the brain. Back OF
the case lies deep mystery, which tie
courts of this county will be called upon
to investigate.
Previous to her coming.to Wilmington,
Mary Potter resided with her relatives at
Newark, where she was receiving the at
tentions of young colored man named
George Dutton. The relatives assert that
as a result of Dutton's attentions, the
Young woman was in a delicate state OF
health and that her object in coming to
Wilmington was to avoid shame by pro-
curing the performance of an unlawful
operation. While here, the young
woman lived on Orange street with q
family, where she was taken i'll and
died.
The girls relatives further assert that
the young woman did not die OF hemor-
rhage of the brain, as the physician GER
tilted, but that her death was caused by
q spell or "conjuration" cast about her
by Dutton. So firmly are they convinced
Vt this, that several days ago
they caused Dutton's arrest at New
ark, and had him brought before
Magistrate Medill, who, on hearing the
nature of their accusation, dismissed
the complaint. Dutton protested his in
nocence, asserted that he knew nothing
as to the causes leading to the girls
death. and, there was no evidence OF any
tangible sort.
Ever since then the Potter girls rela-
tiyes at Newark, have been more Vehe-
ment than ever in their assertion that
young Dutton conjured the young girl
and induced her to leave her home, and
that the "spells' he cast about her
caused her to die. They have announced
their intention of coming to Wilmington
during the latter part Of this week and
presenting the facts to Attorney-General
White for judicial action.
If any action is taken the case Will
bristle with negro superstitions and tales
Of conjuration and witchcraft will te
poured into the records of the court. 1t
is not possible to say just what the con-
juration alleged against young Dutton
consisted of, or just whether they claim
it to have been hoodoo or a ''voudol."
Neither does anyone seem able to ex-
plain the precise difference between
these two forms of conjuration or black
art.
DR.. J. Bacon Stubbs who attended the
yo,Ing woman stated that she lad SUI
fered from hcmorrhage of the brain, re-
sulting in paralysis and death. he
states, moreover, that the young wonlan's
condition was not such as to warrant
the slightest accusation against any man.
The sun., 1897-11-15
THAT HEATING PLANT.
Does Not Keep the Police Qua :
ters Warm.
OFFICERS WEAR OVERCOATS
Official Inspection of the Newly In.
stalled Steam Heating Plant
to be Made Wednesday.

The committee appointed by City
Council to inspect and test the new
steam heating plant in the City Hall will
make their inspection on Wednesday.
The committee comprises Councimcn
Healy, Smith and UNeil, and in addi-
ton to these an invitation was extended
to the members of Council, the Police
Commission and the representatives of
the press to be present. There is re-
port to the effect that information will
be given to the committee regarding the
efficiency OF the plant by the officers
who have been on duty in the police de-
partment since its installation. That the
plant has not produced sufficient heat is
a settled fact, as on several occasions the
officers on duty have put ON their over
coats on account Of the chilly condition
of the room. II the committee are in
fluenced by their report the plant may
not be accepted.
There was somewhat peculiar circum-
stancs connected with the awarding Of
the contract for the steam plant and
considerable dissatisfaction is expressed
among the plumbers over the way in
which the bids were considered. Three
firms bid upon the work each furnishing
their own design. William l. Mention
submitted . plan which he proposed to
install for $500. Joseph jenkins made
a bid of $2l0O upon plant of his own
design. Harry 2. Miller was the
lowest bidder, he offering de-
sign for which the cost would be
but ,l5O. While the bids were still
under consideration and before the con-
tract had been awarded, the question
arose in Council of the fairness of this
system of bidding, and MI. ONeil sug-
gested that the City Engineering Depart
ment be instructed to draw up plans of
the required work upon which any firms,
50 desiring, could bid.
Chief Engineer James Wilson and
Plumbing Inspector Edward Kane, there
upon made an examination of the prem
ises and commenced upon the plans
Some delay however occurred, and the
bid was awarded to Miller. The plant
was installed and las been in operation
about a week, during which time it has
not given entire satisfaction. Whether
the boiler is too small to furnish steam
for the proper heating Of 50 large a build
ing or whether there is some defect in
the system is q question. The committee
will undoubtedly give the report Of the
police department their attention, and if
possible the trouble will be located. I'M
der the terms Of the contract the plant
must accomplish its work before it can
be accepted. The complaint OF the other
bidders seems to be based upon the claim
that all should be given an equal chance
to bid upon fixed design. Meanwhile
t e result If the committees inspection
is awaitrd with a great deal of interest.
The sun., 1897-11-15
THE BURGLAR WASN'T A THIEF
When Gloistein Finally Caught Kim
He Was Only the Cooks Husband.

New York, Nov, l4.-For the last two
weeks August j. Gloistcin, an east side
fisherman, has been troubled by what
he supposed were burglars who were try
ing to rob the guests in the hotel which
he keeps at the corner OF Grand and Es-
sex streets.
About three weeks ago Gloistein en-
gagged as a cook buxom young Irish
woman. A room inr. .her was set apart
on the top floor near a skylight \
week later, Gloistcin, who sleeps on the
floor below, heard some one walking
about. lie put on the uniform of the
schutzen Corps, to which he belongs,
grabbed his revolver, and went up to the
roof He saw something dark moving
about, and aiming in its direction, he
shouted.
81 am der perlice surrenter! Sur
teri" "
Then he fired, and the pct cat of Pete
the barber, who shaves the prisoners in
Ludlow Street Jail, gave howl of pain
and rolled over dead. A policeman in
duccd Gloistein to 60 to bed again under
penalty Of being arrested.
Gostein was aroused again early yes
terday morning bya noise in the hall
way above. He grabbed his revolver
and as he ran up the stairs he met the
intruder. They grappled and rolled
down the stairs together. Glostein was
on top when they reached the landing
below, and the supposed burglar cried
for mercy. Policeman German of the
Eldridge street station WAS called, and
just as he was taking the man to the sta
ton house, the new cook, in scanty at
tire, rushed up and threw her arms
around his neck, shouting:
"Oh, don't harm him! He's my hus-
band! 1t was my fault. 1t was me who
asked him to call. He came down
through the skylight because l had no
key to let him in"
The man was Patrick Sugure, of 2S4
Front street. He was locked up in spite
Of the cooks protests. Investigation
however, that her story was
true. When sugure was arraigned in
Essex Market Gloistein explained that it
was all mistake.
Magistrate Cornell discharged Sugur
with this warning:
"You will have to arrange new meet
ing place for your wife. You had u mar
row escape
His wife met him on the steps Of the
court house with her valise all packed.
When Gloistein came out she shouted:
ooh, you Dutchman, to have my hus-
band arrested. I'll never work for you
again"
The sun., 1897-11-15
SALVATION ARMY INTERrERED
The Army Poses in the Ancient Role
OF pcaccmnkcr.

The Salvation Army not only plead for
men to improve their moral position in
this world and by so doing prepare for a
gloritied entrance into the sainted realms
above, but yesterday they demonstrated
the fact that they were organized for the
purpose Of forcibly preventing men from
engaging in unrighteous proceedings of
any kind.
Yesterday two descendants of Ham
became tangled at Water and King
streets in dispute as to which the affec-
tions of q certain colored damsel were
directed. Not being able to amicably
settle their differences Of opinion, the
colored gentlemen proceeded to lay vio-
lent hands on each other. Just at this
stage in the game the resounding crash
of monster bass drum in the hands of
Salvationist burst on the ears OF the
fighters, and with the measured tread Of
the veterans Of 81, the Salvation Army
came into view around the corner.
The Salvation leader took in the situa-
ton at a glance and without halting to
have the usual first song or join in pray
er, the noble army Of Christian workers
marched boldly between the colored
ccmbatants and by exercising their won
derful power OF mediation managed to
separate them. But before this was ac-
complished, physical force as well as
spiritual power had to be exercised and the
pompous bass drum player was thrown
by the largest negro, headfrst into his
treasured musical instrument. The drum
was ruined and last night at hcadquar-
ters q special collection was taken in be-
half of new bass drum fund.
The sun., 1897-11-15
DAVID MARTIN VERY I'LL.
The Boss Of Philadelphia Near
Deaths Door.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l4.-Ion. David
Martin, Secretary of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, is dangerously ill. The
attending physicians have issued posi-
tive orders that no one is to be admitted
to Mr.. Martins house on any pretext.
The complaint is said to be pneumonia
but mental complications have set in
that indicate grave consequences. Mr..
Martin has been keeping up under a
very severe strain and q general break
down has been expected ere this.
The sun., 1897-11-15
THEY MAY GUN TO-DAY.
Here's an Anecdote Showing the Aw.
full Effects Of Telling the Truth.

full Effects ofTelling the Truth.
The Delaware law for gunnists may
be cup" to-day, or it may not be up un
til tomorrow. 1t all depends on how
you read it. The law says that cunning
will be lawful from November l5 to De-
cember 81. Some people say that this
phraseology excludes both the days
named. Others say it permits cunning
on both days.
"Tom" Brison, James F. Flynn, Ed.
Melchior, Anton Hauber and c. S. Horn
are among those who believe the law
permits them to shoot to-day. They
have gone southwark, with guns, decoys
and money, and expect to come back
with birds and rabbits. They are not
certain whether they will bring back any
money or not. Alfred G. McCauseland
has also gone with party of his friends.
Mr.. McCauseland left on Saturday.
Mr. Horn met with misadventure on
his last cunning trip down the State,
from which his spirits have not yet re-
covered. He took with him q number
of pneumatic decoys. When Mr.. Horn
reached the shooting grounds he fell in
with native, who said he was gunner
and who offered to accompany MIR. Horn
on his trip. Mr.. Horn, who is fond OF
company, accepted the offer. The local
gunner had nv,r seen Incu-
matte decoy before, and in his en-
thusiasm shot every one of the
decoys. This let the wind ont of them,
and ended the sport. Mr.. Horn, how
ever, managed to secure lot of ducks
and brought them home with him. A
friend happened to be at the station and
asked him where he got the ducks.
'Bought 'em," briefly responded Mr..
Horn. He has been cut dead by all the
well-rcgulated hunters Of the town ever
since, for violating the unwritten code Of
cunning ethics, which says that under
certain circumstances it's the worst kind
of Il lie to tell the truth.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Erie Man Murders His Wife.
Special to TIE Sun.

SpVCIuI 10 lie Sun.
ERIE, Pa, Nov. 14.-John Hanter
made an attempt, which ultimately will
prove successful, to murder his wife this
evening. lie attacked her with knife,
stabbing her twice in the abdomen, and
when boarder, John Hedlund, rushed
into the house in response to the ~o-
mans shrieks, the frenzied husband was
trying to cut her throat. He confessed
the crime, and that he did it by inten-
tion. The woman may live several
hours. uantcr is u laboring man and is
possessed OF u tiendish temper.
The sun., 1897-11-15
A. WOman's Big Deal.

Special to TIE Sun.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 14.-Probably
largest cattle deal ever made by a woman
has lust been closed here. Miss Anna
Ma.tin, of Mason County, purchased
from Charles S. Schicner, of kero county,
six thousand head of threc-year-old
steers, the consideration being SlD,OO0
s ,e will feed them and expects to make
$50. 600 profit in three months.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Mime. Nodjcska's Great Success.

Special to TIE Sun.
Chicago, Nov. l4.-Madame Modjeska
gave a performance tonight for the
lenetit of the Polish Hospital Building
Fund. The receipts amounted to nearly
$4,000. 1t proved a grand success.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Havelneyer Recovering.

Special to THE SrN.
STANFORD, Conn.,, Nov. l4.-H. O.
Havemeycr has recovered sufficiently to
move about the house to-day. He will
be able in a few days to attend to busi-
ness.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Judge Ate Poisoned Pie.

Special to TIE Sun.
LEWISTON. ILL.,, Nov. 14.-Judge A. N.
Basnett, on coming home after the family
had retired last night, went to the pantry
and ate piece of pumpkin pie which had
been prepared for the purpose of poison
ing rats. He is now at the point Of
death.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Mr., ButterwOrth Improving.

Special to TIE Sun.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 4.-Tne condition of
BENJAMIN Butterworth today was much
improved. He is resting comfortably
and rapid recoveryis expected.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Mrs, Line lin RccOncilcd.

Special to THE Sun.
CHICAGO, Nov. l4.-Mrs. Robert T.
Lincoln and her daughter left over the
Burlington tonight for Mount Pleasant,
Iowa, where the latter met her husband
and will set up housekeeping. Mr.. Lin
coin has not yet recntcd.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Lord salisbury's Guild Hall Speech.
Special to THE SUN.


Special to THE SUS.
LONDON, Nov. 14.-Lord Salisbury's
Guildhall speech mus have been a keen
disappointment to those New York
prophets who 'foretold spirited an
nouncement that would send the blood
thrilling once more proudly through Eng
lish veins" The speech struck the true
noe Of English public opinion. On the
most critical of the questions now trou-
bling the country, her trouble with
France on the Nile and Niger. The French
press is keeping up the idea that the Brit
ish Cabinet is divided on the treaties be-
tween the Niger company and the native
rulers.
The sun., 1897-11-15
Yellow Jack Abroad.

New ORLEANS, La, Nov. l4.-Thr 0
deaths resulted from yellow fever to-day.
Nine new cases are reported.
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The sun., 1897-11-15
ALBERT c. GR|GGS HAS DESERTED HIS W|FE
Sulvia nsle Of proctors Great New York
Theatre Here
A SNUG SUN AND DIAMONDS GONE

An Eimabe Woman Shamefuy Treated by Worthless Scamp
Whose Father Threatens to Find Kim Home in an In.
sane Asylum---lhe Actress in the Case is a
Niece Of J. Pierqont Morgan ssl the
Daughter Of an Iouorcd
Naval Officer
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HENDERSON, N. c., THURSDAY, OCTOBER T. 1897.

the bosom Of this dear old State is Sc,
thick with scars of battle. Nor are
they brought forward invidiously to
any Stale in the late Confederacy, for
he knows but little of the mettle OF
Southern patriotism who dares to say
that where the obligation to duty was
SO high, any State failed Of achieving
the hlghes, record possible.
WORK OF NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN.
"Of the fair women of my old State,
members OF the State Monumental
Association, and their fair compa-
triots, it will be pardoned me if say
with gratitude and admiration, both in
what they have done in that beautiful,
commanding monument at the wes-
tern gate of the State capitol grounds
in Raleigh and in these beautiful head
and foot stones here in this lot of pre-
eminent honor in Stonewall Cemetery,
they richly deserve and receive what
they modesty wear-the gratitude of
their native State-and that we have
assurance that they will 60 on in the
blessed labor Of love until we shall be
called upon on some other red letter
day in North Cardinals calendar to
unyeil and consecrate a central monu-
ment with pride and pleasure, the
corner stone of which we lay today in
North Cardinals 10, of honor in Stone
wall Cemetery"
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THE GRAVE OF PETTIGREW.

In the soil of sweet Bonarvo, mid scenes
his childhood knew,
In the land of those who loved him, is the
grave of Pettigrew.
Ye sons of Carolina, this sacred spot re-
For history has written, a heros dust Is
here.
From list of shining heroes. base envy
cannot sever,
In fame's bright constellation his star will
shine forever.
Before the day of action he say with vision
The coming of conflict and battles bloody
scene.
He laid aside the studies prepared for
peaceful days,
And made himself familiar with war and
all its ways.
And when the North determined the South
to override,
He drew his sword to shield her. nor
sheathed it till he died.
And as the tide of battle roll'd on in
The file of his bright genius rose higher
and yet higher.
Could it have reach'd its zenith. fill'd the
measure of his fame,
Among the worlds great captains had been
enrolled his name.
Alas. at Falling Waters. the priceless hero
Surrounded by the legions he led and lov'd
SO we'll.
Tho long their forms have vanish'd from
ev'ry human eye,
Yet Pettigrew and Pickett are names tina,
cannot die.
He mov'd On life's high levels, and
breath'd an atmosphere
Beyond the shafts of envy, above reproact
or fear.
In behalf of those who lov'd him and o1
bis righteous cause
The cause of a true Union. its Liberties
laws
Honor him, Carolina, in life he honor I
you,
For ne'er within thy borders was born ;
son more true.
-DUvAL PORTER in Danville Register.
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beg today to lay this modes. tribute on
his grave, because l believe in my
heart Of hearts that never did man on
the threshold of his young life love
gentle, beautiful North Carolina mai
den with love purer or more devoted
than that which Governor Vance bore
his native State.
GOV. vANCE's WORK.
81 draw largely now from Sen ator
Vance's lecture, "Last Days of the
War in North Carolina" delivered in
Baltimore, Feb. %, 1885, before the
Maryland Line of that city. He says:
by the general industry and thrift of
our people and by the use of number
of blocka je running steamers carrying
out cotton and bringing in supplies
from Europe, the following stores had
been collected from abroad: Large
quantities of machinery supplies, Co.,
900 pairs of hand cards, 10000 grain
scythes, 200 barrels of bluestone for
the wheat-growers, shoes and leather
for 100000 pairs, $4,000 blankets,
grey woolen cloth for at least 100000
suits of uniforms, $4,000 overcoats
ready made, 1000 best Enfield rifles,
with 100 rounds of ammunition for
each rifle, 100000 pounds of bacon,
500 sacks of coffee for hospital use,
$4,000 worth of medicines at gold
prices, large quantities of lubricating
oil and minor supplies of various kinds.
In the winter succeeding the battle Of
Chickamauga l sent to General Long
streets corps $4,000 suits of clothing,
complete. AT the surrender Of Cen
eral Johnston at Greensboro the State
had on hand, ready made and in cloth
$4,000 suits of uniform, with great
stores of blankets, leather, &c, l was
told by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston that
when his army was surrendered he had
on hand in the various depots of North
Carolina supplies for 10000 men for
five months, and that for many, many
months previous Gen. Lees army had
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been almost entirely fed from North
Carolina. In relation to the number
of troops furnished to the Confederate
government, l have more than once
made the boast that North Carolina
furnished not relatively, but absolutely,
more troops tnan any other State.
This has not yet been denied to my
knowledge
NORTH CAROLINA'S TROOPS.
.sThus we see how this remarkable
man planned and cared for the follow
ing troops which North Carolina sent
to the field. l gather this information
from the adujant-general's office, and
to all North Carolinians, indeed, to
every true Southerner, it is record
of which we all may be justly proud.
Gas volunteers at outset, 64,635;
recruited by volunteers from time to
time, 21,6oS; recruited by conscrlpts,
1855; regular troops in the State
service, 3,2o3; militia on home duty,
2,362; junior reserves, Confederate
service, 4,217; senior reserves, Confed-
crate service, 5,6S6; troops from North
Carolina in regiments in other States,
3,1o3; making in all $4,000 troops
as North Cardinals part Of the 6oo,-
900 all told furnished by the Confed-
crate States in this fearful struggle
These troops from North Carolina were
organized into II regiments, 20 bat
talions and "a unattached companies.
All those were raised of white popu-
lation in 1860 of 629,o42 or one sol
dier to every E souls. At Appomattox
and Greensboro, North Cerolina sur
rendered twice as many muskets as
any other State. Her dead on the
battlehelds of Virginia in the majority
of cases was twice as great as those
from other States, and in more than
one of General Lees great battle:
they exceeded the dead from all other
States pu, together. These facts and
figures, dear, friends are not brought
: forward today to detract from the proud
record Virginia. This cannot be done
for from the kanawha 10 Norfolk, frou
Romney to the North Carolina line
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The Power of Love.
ITS INFLUENCE IN BOTH MATERIAL AND
SPIRITUAL LIFE.

Eye Hath Not Seen Nor Ear Heard,
Nor the Heart of Man Conceived the
Kind OF World This Would be If
Our Ruling Motive Were a Genuine
and all Controlling Love-Poets
Have Sung About it and PhiIoso-
piers Prophesied Concerning it, but
we Are Still Wandering in the Des-
ert of SelfishnesS,