The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-04
suit Tor Damages Goes Against
the Southern.
NORTON BADLY INJURED
1oN 1hACT WITH N. C.R.R. MAKES
SOUTHERN RESPONSIBLE
THE OAK RlDGE-rRlNlTY GAM.
erot'Mims's Lecture on George EIiot
An intellectual Feast for Cultured
Audlence--A Newsy and Chatty
Durham Letter.

e Durham, N. c., April 3.-tSpeciaD-
: The jury in the Norton case returned n
verdict last night at 0 o'clock. T%e
amount named was $4,000. A good
! round sum, but not a whit too large. The
evidence of experts showed that Mr.. Nor.
ton IS physical wreck, whereas preyious
to the accident he was a man of robust
constitution and the very picture ec
health. The worst of all is his injuries
are permanent. Time instead of amelior-
ating and decreasing his infirmities
and sufferings will only serve to intensi-
| fy them. 1t is not within the scope OF
dollars and cents to repair the damage
done to Mr.. Norton's physical and mental
manhood, but the amount awarded him
by the jury will enable him the better
to provide for true and devoted wife
and bright and interesting children. Now,
that the battle before the jury is ended
this case, III some respects at least, is
anomalous. The suit brought was n
gainst the North Carolina Railroad, tho
verdict rendered was against the same
defendant and it follows that the judg-
ment in order to be regular must be a.
gainst the North Carolina RAILROAD
Company. Nowhere in any Of the
pleading has the Southern been man-
toned, yet the Southern alone was reg
ponsible for the running of the train
that ran into and butchered up Mr.. Nor-
ton and the Southern ought to pay the
$4,000 damages. But how can that
company be held responsible for the pay
ment of a judgment against another cesn-
pany, when the Southern has never had
its day in court This question presents
some interesting featases even to q hay
man.
A motion for a new trial and to set
aside the verdict were made this morn
ing, both of which wsS4, over-ruled and
the defendant appealess
a game of baseball was played yes
terday evening at Tritity Park between
the Oak Ridge and ftrrinity College
teams. Owing to the Indictment weather
the crowd to witness the game was small.
1t was adj one way and consequently ex-
vited very little interest among those
who were there. Mr.. w. II. Oakley,
manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, ,umpired and made good
one. When the nine innings were COM
pleted the score stood Oak Ridge 3.
Trinity %. They play again this even
ing, but as the weather is threa tening
very few will be likely to witness the
game.
Next Tuesday evening there win be q
game of baseball out at Trinity Park be-
tween the Brooklyn and Trinity College
teams. Both these teams are in splendid
fix and some magnificent playing viii be
seen. All who enjoy a good game should
go to the Park Tuesday evening.
Maj. Jno. w. Graham has been here
for two days attending court.
Mrs. w. +. Ellis is home from Winston.
where she went to visit her father, Rev.
Frank HI. Wood.
DR.. e. A. Yates has gone to Shady
Grove, Granville county, to hold quarter
ly meeting.
Mr.. H. II. Sims has been here for
several days from Washington city ON
visit to his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Smith.
He is looking remarkably well.
| Mr.. o. w. Belvin, one of Durham's
successful merchants, went to Raleigh
yesterday.
| Maj. Henry A. London was here yes
terday from Pittsboro on business. He
is an accomplished and versatile editor,
genial and companionable gentleman
and always welcome visitor in Durham.
| Mr.. w. T. O'Brien has gone to Rich
mond ON business.
The lecture of Prof. Edwin Minis at the
Opera House last night was an intellect
ual feast. The hall was we'll filled bW
Durham's most cultured citizens. They
went under promise of rare treat ard
were not disappointed. The subject or
the lecture was George Elliot and sss
we'll did he treat upon the books of that
distinguished visitor that every one pre-,
sent was filed with the determination.
to learn more Of George Elliot. For tine,
occasion the Durham Orchestra furnish
ed music and delighted all while then
waited for the beginning of the lecture.
The platform was made beautiful with
hllies and other rare flowers, but what
attracted and enchanted the eye Of eyerx
one, even the fifteen bewitching young
ladies, members of the tenth grade.
dressed in pure white. They oeeupird
seats ON the stage. Prof. Toms deserves
the thanks of the good people of Durhans
for the pleasures of the evening.
Capt w. B. Kendrick. the ind0uns.
table book man, and distinguished lectnr.
er, has been in the city a few DAYS ou
business.
Mr. w. j. Wyatt was in Raleigh YES.
terday ON business