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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
AN ATLANTA SENSATION.

Policeman Shot While Shadow;ng a Sup
posed Burglar in a Store.-Members of
the Firm Arrested.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov S.-Patrolman J.
Il. Ponder was killed here tonight at z
o'clock while he was shadowing a sup
posed burglar who had entered the
wholesale whiskey house Of l.. Steinan.
The officer saw man enter the building
and he followed him. When the officer
struck a match to light his way, he was
fired upon five times by an assassin. He
died in a few minutes.
Early this morning the business Of
Steinan was placed in the hands of a
receiver, and Officer Ponder knew the
house had been closed by the sheriff
when he saw the man enter the build
ing. The police intimate that some
member of the firm, endeavoring to Sc
cure money from the vault, entered and
finding himself discovered, killed the
only eye witness who was Officer Ponder
Steinan was Immediately placed under
arrest and is now being subjected to a
critical examination. Other members of
the firm are under arrest and the investi-
CATION has created a tremendous sensa-
ton in the city.
When the receiver left the building
this afternoon, he locked the big vault
and turned the combination. After the
assassination, the vault was found I'M
locked and bunch Of keys picked up
near the vault. All who are under ar
rest deny knowing about the tragedy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
AN INTERESTING LECTURE.

On next Wednesday evening the Rev.
Eugene Daniel. ID. d., will deliver a
lecture on John Calvin. by particular re-
quest Of the West Minister League Of
the First Presbyterian church.
The life and public work Of but few
men have been more misunderstood thal
Calvin's. AS one Of the great teachers
and reformers OF the world. the infiu-
ence Of his teaching is continually grow
ing. while hut comparatively little Is
known about the man.
Not only members Of the League and
church are invited. but all who may
wish to hear an able discourse on this
interesting subject will receive a cordial
welcome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
DESPERATE KILLED.

Weston, W. Va, Nov. S.-Milton
Hickman, leader of a gang of despera-
does, was shot and killed near a church
by deputy United States Marshal Ran
der and large posse. The fight was
protracted and RAIDER and also two of
Hickman's gang were wounded. Hick-
man left the mourners bench to engage
in the fight. He was a postoffice robbie.
and the leader of a dangerous gang.
The affair was in the mountains near
Muddlety
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
SUPREME COURT.

Appeals from the Eighth district will
be called on Tuesday, the 9th Of No
vember, in the following order:
Wright VS.. Railroad.
Ward VS.. Manufacturing Company.
Thomas VS.. Shooting Club.
Coley VS.. Statesville.
Patterson VS.. Mills.
Pruden VS.. Railroad.
Hartsell VS.. Coleman.
poston VS.. Jones.
Cecil VS.. Henderson.
Mining Company VS.. Smelling Com
pany.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CRISP
QUASHED.

Rome, Nov. 8.-The court of cessation
has quashed the proceedings of the lowe.
court against Signor Crispi, the former
Premier, in connection with the bank
scandals, on the ground that the courts
are incompentent to deal with the
charges, but that they must be dealt
with by parliament, which was the con-
tention of the ex-Premier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
NEW POSTMASTERS.

Washington, Nov. S.-The following
fourth class postmasters were appoint
ed to-day:
North Carolina-Cronly. May For.
mydewall: Pennington. G.. Fl. Graham:
Four Oaks. Ransom Durham; Glendon.
Alex ]. Jones; Little Pine Creek, S. J.
Kent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

PEN DIRECTORS.-The peniten-
tiary directors meet again tomorrow
week "wednesday, November 17th).
Chairman Dockery says Capt. Smith
will move his family hack TO Goldshoro
as soon as he gets his house there ready.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
AN INSURGENT VICTORY.

Madrid, Nov. S.-A cable message re-
ceived here this evening from sympathi.
zers with the insurgents in Cuba saws
that he latter have captured the towns
of Hotguin and Mayari; in the province
of Santiago De Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
DEATH OF MRS. JANE c. HINTON

Died at 8 p. M, Sunday. November
7th, 1897, at the residence of her SON
in-law. Mr.. John s. Pescud in this city,
Mrs. Jane Constance Hinton, widow Of
the late Laurens Hinton, in the list
year of her age. The funeral will be
held from Christ church at IL "a. m. to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

AT the Raleigh Loan Office, POT vii
mington street, sign 3 gold balls over the
ioor. large lot of forfeited Musical
Gonis. Watches. JeweIry, Guns. Pistols,
Trunks. Valises. all kinds Of tools and
many other goods. For sale cheat Call
and be convinced
UNCLE BEN JACOBS,
Proprietor.
Money loaned on all kinds OF articles.
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A. G. DAVIDSON DEAD.

Uniontown, Ala, Nov. S.-The death
of Hon. Alexander Caldwell Davidson
occurred here yesterday from stroke of
paralysis Col. Davidson represented
the Fourth Alabama strict in Congress IS
two terms. He was in his seventy first
wear
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

Mrs. Matte l.. Workman wishes to
rent four rooms and kitchen on first
floor furnished or unfinished. Nice OPP
portunity for parties wishing to go to
on cheap plan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
vESUVIUS IN ERUPTION.

Naples. Nov. 8.-Mount Vesuyius is in
great activity. A mass OF lazy is pour
ing out of the Atrio Del Cavillo crater,
which opened in 1895. Two wide
streams are flowing down in the direc-
ton of Vitrova and Piano Del Inestra.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
ROYSTER'S CANDY.

% years of continuous approval ind
Gates its standing with the public.
1t never fails to satisfy the palate, bu,
always makes you wish for more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
AGENTS WANTED.

TO sell by subscription 1.-THE Lives of
Distinguished North Carolin ans" The
North Carolina Publishing Society, Raj
eigh, n. G,
n Oct.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
LOST HER CARGO.

London, Nov. S.-The British steamer
Inchdune, which arrived at Breme to-
day from Brunswick, lost part of her
deck load, amounting to 1850 bales of
cotton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

OF their great virtues-we mean Wick
Little Liver PillG-25c., 1.-THE health-keep
in the family, and Kodak
Powders 3 doses lOc., 'the Tonic Balm
for all Palms,. Ask your druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce and Industry will
be held this Tuesday evening, at 8
o'clock in the Mayors office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
COMPLAINT AGAINST
STREET CAR COMPANY.
Charged With Discriminating Against
A. and NJ. College in Sale of Tickets.

\. and NJ. College IN Sale OF Tickets.
A complaint has been filed with the
Railroad Commission, against the Raj
eigh Electric Company, charging it with
discrimination in the issuing of tickets.
1t is charged that the discrimination
consists in selling cheap tickets TO pupils
of Raleigh attending Peace Institute,
st. Mary's and the public schools, but
not to teachers and pupils of the A. and
NJ. College.
The complaint was filed by Capt w.
b. Kendrick and is set for hearing NJ
vember 18th, the next meeting of the
Railroad Commission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

Life Insurance policies bought. LOanz
made on Tontine and other kinds OF
policies. 9. NJ. HAWKINS 4 CO.,
cleft Raleigh, N. @
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

Adults and children are kept healthy
by using Vicks Vegetable Liver Pills.
% cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
Blu sin ess Notices.

Sure cure for Headache and Neuralgia
-Kodak-Headache Powders-10 cents
3 doses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

Attention Capitol Hose Co.-Meetine
of your Company tonight, at 8 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09

Ask for Vick's Little Liver Pills. The
best family pill-never gripes. % cents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All Druggists refund the money II
= fails 10 Cure. 25c
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-09
THE NEWS SPREADS.

Money loaned on all kinds of articl
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Washington, N N. 61a 615 6156
representatives From Canada Arrive in
Washington to Consider Them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Interesting Tap cs Discussed Before the
Mill Greek tarmIrs.

At the sessions OF the Mil Cssek
farmers institute held yesterday in
the NH Greek meeting house, mum.
Der OF interesting and instructive lee.
lures were given.
An address VI Welcome by President
Il. j. Jensen was fret made, 10 which
he spoke Of the Importance OF the farm
ing Industry together with the dairy
anu poultry yarl.
Director Foster Of the expert nnni
station CT Logan gave some valuable
Information regarding experiments Ia
stock raising anu farming; h. s..
AoYesy discussed the suujecl o Bee
Keeping for Fafmeu, Pro-. $. FoFlier,
irrigation engineer vi tue Agricultural
College explained How TO Measure
and Appropriate the Waters of "a
Stream; J0nn BJioe spoke OF Small
Fruit CuituEr, ana j. h. Parry, editor
~ Church ana Farm, diauusseI Farm
Papett; Mrs.. L.. q. Foster OF l. gan
told what Should b. accomplished by
tue girls on u farm, anu explain ed
what was beiDg done Tor the girls al
the college,
AT this evening session Director Eos.
ter treated Problems III Dry Farlning
Prof. Foltier discussed Pr van'ign o
Waste 10 Irrigation Wstefe, and Mts
Foster spoke OF Tue IL me and lie
SURROUNDINGS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30

come by Robert N. Y nng, president
OF the Garfield Lyceum. The
charge OF the meeting was
hen turned over to MFs
Mary Jensen, president Of the Collie.
giate club. After q well rendered
piano solo by Miss Ethel Lane, the
main topic II the evening, the debate,
WAS announced.
VIII McCrea, as leader OF the affirm.
alive, and one OF the Garfield
Lyceum's supp rters, spose first. His
speech was well delivered; he himself
wss full OF enthusiasm aud earnest.
ness, and he produce1 upHn the audi
encc the same effect. He was followed
by John II ffman, for the NEGATIVE,
who treated his side In a dellbara,e
manner. Tho rect spoke for their re-
epective tides Ia tho following ordci:
Jacob Coleman, Isfnrmn,iv Carl
Haurbacb, negative; George Snow
Gibbs, affirmative, Don johnson,
negative. Moaarp. Coleman and
Gibbs tnr the Affirmative must to
especially cDmpllmenlrd upon their H.
iorte. After tue summing up OF ell tho
pDints by the leaders OF both sides, the
judges, VINO were ex.Governor
Thomas, Judge u. G. Merrill, and
Prof Marshal, retired to compare
noies.
White they wore arranging their
deciilons, a plano duet was rendered
by Misses LDuise Johnson and Sa de
McCrystal, an Frank Coll urn recltsd
humorous parody on BStsy And /
Are Dat.
When tho decision of the judges vas
announced II WIS found that sll three
had voted for the tf1i rmative, which
wss the eide represented by the Gar
field Lyceum.
All IN all il was a most enjoyable
event. On Thursday evening, FEB.
rusry It'll, the Lyceum Will hold its
thiTd oratorical contest the lecture
room of the church, and on Sunday
evening, February 2lst, patriotic
program will be given in honor Of
WashlngtOn's birthday. A large |
attendance is expected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
FIRE AND POLICELAW
The Bill 10 Repeal 1t Killed in
the House.
WORK DONEToDAY BY THE SENATE
The Everlasting Printing Middle De-
lays business in the
House.

The Senate did fairly good fore
noon'e werk today, though nothing oil
special Importance transpired in that
body. II dispatches business much
more rapidly than does the House.
The most important thing the House
did today was 10 adopt the report OF
the committee on municipal corpoia.
tions which recommended the rejection
OF II. b. 80, by Mrs. Anderson, repeal
ing the present FIRE and police law.
There was no debate on the proposition
10 reject the bill, which was carried by
an overwhelming majority. The rea-
son assigned by the committee why
the law should not be repealed was
that the police and fire departments
OF cities would be LETT without any
law to control them. Whether the
matter will emu where 1t Is seems
doubtful.
The printing muddle, which lie ever
present In the House, canle up again
today, pursuant TO its daily regularity.
There uoes not seem to be any member
OF the House who 10 able TO tell the
other members how to get bile printed
and several bills on third reading were
laid over because they were not
printed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
FEES OF SHERIFFS.
Are they Entitled 10 Them iu SeTYIna
Processes.


The following opinion was given out
by Attorney General Bishop today:
Hon. y. f. Luethi, county attorney,
Uiniah county Vernal, Utah.
Dear SRI have before ms your
favor of January 28ri. Ia which you
nsk whether shef Il Is entitled TO
charge fees for service of process from
Justice OF tho peace csurta, ana what
disp sition shOuld be ma le thereof.
Replying Thereto, | Am OF opiniou,
that under tue law, The sheriff Of The
county is r., q ired H. serve process Is.
sucd out o, tho iuatices' courts whom
the came arc placed ia his hands for
that purpose. This being true, he
certainly would be entitled, aud il
would be his uuty to charge aud col.
itct the fees ailuweI by law for such
setvice. and Inasmucl ns he is PAID a
fixed anu dehaiie salary, w1ich un-
or tue Constitution una lawe 10 !ull
improvisation Tor al oiliclal services
OF Whatsoever chmaclsG IL follows
necessarily that such fees should be
turned Into the proper treasury ne
provided by law.
1 nave the honor to be,
Very respectfully you're.
a. G. BISHOP,
Attorney General.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30

There was goou attendance Of the
stockholders OF the Utah and Salt Lake
Canal company q. tho meeting held in
the Fourteenth ward meeting house
this afternoon for the purpose OF hear
ing the report Of the auditing commit
tee.
Atthe annual meeting Of the stock
holders hold in December, this COM
mittoo was appointed TO audit the
books OF tho company. Tao report was
"a very comprehensive one ana showed
Ike company 20 be Ia d much better
condition financially than has general.
ly been supposed, and in fact better
than 81 any recent dRJe.
The ropori was received by the
st0ekholiefe, with much satisiaellon,
anu the prospects, Tor tue future OF the
company aIe very fiattering.
the officers OF the company nov
arr Ii. II. Spencer, president; William
McL2chlau, vice.preeldenl; George
&. Lambert, SECRETARY anu tresaurer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30

was one OF the FIRST to move into Spanish
Fork and build up that place. In ls6S
he moved with his family to Pnrley's
park, and remained there until
tho year 1850 when he moved 10 Salt
Lake City, and went to making
spinning wheels, which were used
extensively in those days. In 1862 he
wa. called by Presideni Young to move
to Dixie. He responded aud reached the
Grapevine Springs on Christmas day,and
Washington, Washington county, Utah,
Jan. LIST, 1868, whore he has lived from
that limo until his death. Ho has held
number Of public positions, and in them
all has given the beet satisfaction. lie
was The head mechanic under Appleton
Harmon in building tho Washington
factory; auperintondod the scaiioiding nj
tho st. George Tomplo from the COM
mencement OF that building until I was
finished. lie was also ono OF tho foremost
workmen on the new canal and great
dam in the Rio Nirgeu, that furnishes the
water for tho Washington and St George
fields. 1t was in tho tunnels of this canal
that he brought on tho heart trouble
which ended IN his death. He has labored
zealously to obtain record OF his family,
and has l,510 names In his record, some
of whom no has done the work for. Tho
record he turned over TO his Oldest son,
John f., with tho admonition to COM
plete The work as aoon az possible.
DAVID Cu1DEsrER.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
MINOR MENTION.

Mr.. w. F. Bailey, GENERAL psssen.
ger agent OF tbs Colorado Midland
railroad, arrived in the city today amt
Will remain here until tomorrow.
Mr.. George Mullelt, the well known
clothler OF this city, was in the rail.
road accident which occurred on the
Union Pacific few days ago. He
escaped without Injury and continued
MS Journey eastward. -
Warren Smith, the elevator hoy
at the joint building, stepped
aside today to make way for his sue.
cessor. Warren has given entire satis.
action to the ifequeutets OF the build.
Ing anu leaves WITH the best OF wishes
81 ali.
Messrg, Miles A. II mney and Asahel
II. Woodruff, VIM have hean in this
East making purchases loT u q. NJ. l.,
came back yesterday. The Gentleman
returned Via Galvssto peXas, taking
tho steamer from New York to thai
point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
norsL AnalyALs.

Cullen-H. II. Sarole, Eureka; Ed X.
Kirby, suite; IL. Selkirk, Houstonj ID.
Bammon, Spokane; Ed II. Hall, Draper,
II. B. Asadoriau, Castle Gate; Edw. Pike;
Edroka; r.. Jas. Pitt, Corinne; j. b.
Corse, Now York; II. b. Gilmore, Omaha.
Walker-R. II. Jones, Brigham; Frank
Judson, Omaha; j. T. Parkinson, Ogden;
George Dunning, Logan; A. j. Gregory,
city; q. X. de Groot, Murray; $. Ras-
mussen, San Franchises; Capt. j. Chap
pell Bennett and wife, Ogden; G. Q.
Higgins, Mercur.
Tempeton- Frank j. Eaton and wife,
Jefferson, Mo; w. ID. Perry, San Fran
ciscoi w. X. Borker and wife and chill
dren, Cresco. Ia; Bernard IL. Blank,
New York; d. +. Robinson, Dan d.
Murray, Omaha; A. Baschant, Montreal.
Knutsiord-Goo. II. Clark, Lincoln,
Neb.; Zoeth $. Eldre1ge san Francisco;
Il. j. Cory. Butte; j. d. Road. Bude; n.
H. Bradburg, Red Canyon, Wyo.; j. D..
Marshall, Piltsburg, pn.; A. w. Leonard,
Pittsburgh, Pa; Mt. and Mrs. @. Thomp-
son, New York; w. A. Bailey Denver;
b. Il. Jolustor, Brooklyn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
Could Not Convict.

LENA Etioksou, tle demi.monde
arrested by officer Shannon yesterday
for the theft OF gold watch from AN
Italian, WHOSE name tho desk ser.
peants at the police station were un.
abls 10 write, owing "a It's peculiar
makeup, was in the police court today
with charge OF grand larceny
opp1siIo her name. The county atlor-
ney'I office alter looking mp the case,
decided mat there was not sufficient
evidence c0maiibie to convict, bence
they REFUSED TO prosecute II ami Lena
was discharged, Two others, Mrs.
Bailey anu Isaac Johnson, VINO were
also gathered in on suspicion OF being
connected with the robbery, shared a
like fate with Lena.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-30
THE H0RTlCULTURaLL LAW.
Recommendation a.d Suggestions by
Un4 Int,rssGd ia Utah orchards.
To tho Editors.

To tho Editor;
Asatrnltsrowe In thia State aud as
an officer OF Salt Lake County Horti-
cultural society feel myself in duty
bound at this time u give few OF my
Tgasons why 1t Is necessary for this
Slate to have horticultural Jaw.
There have OF late been petitions
brought before our legislators asking
them to repeal the present law aud moi
substitute another. Now in my mind
this IL q premature step that needs
some ventilstiOu. phere ore, however.
several reasons for this act which |
ghail be Obliged to state.
Three years ago a lew fruItgrowurs
met togeln er to discuss what means
cJuld be adopted for the DETERMINATION
OF the fruit pests that were gaining on
ua from Onh year TO another, until il
mad nearly destroyed our apple
crops and also had started ia
with some other kinds OF fruit.
They Riso had under Consideration
the advisaoility Of preventing the
nursery men anu Others from import.
ing infested anu diseased nursery
stock. as they realized that for many
years mucA harm had been uoae by
The importation from other states and
countries OF many clRssus OF insects
anu fungus dibsases. The Iesult OF
that injecting aui these discuss one was
the Introduction OF spray law witch
passed compelling people 10 spray their
AUS trees, ana !Urmulls wefo laiu
JuWn how and when h do this work.
Many iruiigroWeIS t3ok nod OF that
work 10 earnest, believing That they at
0uoe should BE- able 20 fad thorough
result, hut The trouble was, that every
O0Gy was 3 student In that direction
ana thste were no teachers to teach
the SCHOLAR. Consequently tho result
was 10 some extent disouuraglug and
the fault was laid upon tine spray law.
10 was prOHUuEced no good, and It
dnaily was declared unconstitutional.
However. lew irutgTowers had
gained little experience and hal
discovered thai spraying was all right;
hut the great msiority were rtii
m doubt. Time weut on, Several
othut bills were presented to the
Legislature Ia 1896. Not one OF them
W5s PRACTICAL or what was nredeJ, Uut
81 ply represented the narrow Vows
u certain perelns not even practical
.cuilstoWefs. Finally Rn0ther law
assed ssGablishing horticultural
tosrd OF the State, and providing iof
iGult.ttee.inspector to he CHOSEN anu
appointed by tue county court. This |
also madp II Q mpuisory tor people 10 |
spmy or disiniecI their orchards, but |
10 provision was made for the Gisin. |
iecI0n ofinlosted or diseEeed imported |
nursery stock, 80 In that respect the |
present law is weak, ana needs TO be
Enlun0eu.
This present law also demands that
h uit.irso.InspNOtor shall be pTGc. |
neal uuilgrOneTs. Il that provision
had been Lived up to, It undoubtedly |
" uld have Lad u good RESULT tut an,