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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04
THE FIRST DENIAL.

The First Intance Where a Report From
The Penitentiary has Been Questioned
Pleased With Action Of Democratic
Committee.
Scotland Neck, n. c., Dec. 3.-(Spe-
ciall-A member of the Board of DIrec-
tors of the State penitentiary said to
your correspondent this week that there
must be some mistake about the white
conyicts taking off their hats to colored
guards at the Caledonia farm near Ill
lery. He said that there has been only
one white convict at that farm for sew
eral months. and he remained of his
own choice. / make the correction, but
if that white convict was forced to take
off his hat to IA colored guard, the prin-
iple remained the same as if there had
been hundred.
There was a delightful entertainment
here last night. 1t was given in the
interest of the Episcopal church and the
Temperance Association.
Miss Flora Ballow, teacher of Elocu-
ton in Vine Hill Female Academy, pre-
Sented Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works and
for an hour kept her fine audience in
a roar of laughter. There were as many
as twenty-five figures" presented, and
tubSt W itO HtOOu IOA uSulNS hlu thNil
part admirably well. The proceeds OF
the entertainment amounted to about
$50.
Miss Pattie Biggs, the accomplished
daughter Of Jno. ID. Biggs, Esq, of Viii
lamston, was married this week to Mr.
A. I. Crawford, of that town. The
bride and groom have a number OF
friends here who rejoice in their welded
happiness.
Mr.. john T. Lawrence, who lives a
few miles in the country, one of the
oldest and best beloved citizens in this
community, has been quite sick for sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. w. G. Lamb of Williamson, was
here yesterday and said that he thinks
the political prospects of the State are
good He keeps in touch with the politi-
cal pulse and his opinions, are worth
considering.
There is general satisfaction, I think,
at the work of the State Democratic
Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04
which were purchased recently, dou-
bling it's former capacity.
OTHER ENTERPRISES.

The High Point Machine Works has
decided to enlarge its plant in order
to increase its reproducing capacity
It's shops are modern an fully equipped
for the production of engines mill ma
chinery, castings and the like.
In it's woodworking factory coffin and
casket company High Point also has
another prosperous and up-to-date man.
ufacturing enterprise. 1t has just re-
Gently equipped its factory and com
menced operation The plant includes
two buildings, 40x100 feet each, and
complete equipment Of machinery for
producing baskets and collins.
1t is a fact worthy of note in this con-
netion that of the thirty-nine furniture
factories in the State High Point has
thirteen.
Within the past year there has been
a very great increase in the number of
electrical enterprises. There are now
twenty-eight electrical companies in the
State, eight telegraph companies, thir-
teen telephone exchanges, nine street
railway companies and seventy-fve iso-
lated electrical plants.
Raleigh is the only city in the State
that has two electric light companies
bidding for public patronage. Asheville
has four electric railway companies.
The largest lumber mill in the State
and the second largest in the South
the largest being at Jacksonville, Fla
is at Edenton. 1t is Brandon's Lumber
Mills. II cuts 100000 feet of pine tim
Der day, having an annual output OF
50,000,000 feet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04
TO TAX ALL BANK STOCK,

Richmond, Va, Dec. 3.-The Genera
Assembly to-day elected all the officers
nominated in the Democratic caucus las
night except second auditor. There il
some talk of abolishing that office, but i
is not thought it will amount to any
thing. About the most important bill
introduced was one in the Senate pro
viding that each town in which any
bank, either national or State is located
may tax all the shares of stock issued
by such bank so located within the linn.
its at the same rate as is assessed upon
other moneyed capital in the hands OF
individuals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04

Miss Alice Hughes, OF Norfolk, Va.
was frightfully burned on the face ant
neck. Pain was instantly relieved py
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which
healed the injury without leaving q
scar. 1t is the famous pile remedy
Carolina Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04

1t is easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid of it If You commence to
use One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures
coughs, colds. bronchitis, pneumonia and
all throat and lung troubles. 1t IL pleas
ant to take, safe to use and sure to cure.
Carolina DRUG Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04

The testimonials which the mail brings
in every day run thus: "Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup cured the baby of Group"
ut cured me of a most distressing
cough;'' or sit cured my little boy of
sore throat" eve could not do without
it,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04

Prosperity comes quickly to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, billiousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. Carolina Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-04
SISTERLY AFFECTION.

Said the maiden, "I'm sorry, Mr.,
To you ! can be but a sister,"
Said he, eff you'll not be Mrs.
I'm entitled to sisterly KISSES"
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

Buja's desperate attempt 20 escape from
the Sheriff, by jun ping out OF the buggy
on the way from the hotel to the jail, and
his three attempts to commit suicide while
in jail.
ring was found In one OF his boots which
bore his name. He had slipped it off his
finger and into his boot while being driven
10 the Jail.
when told him that if the books had
not been found it would have meant
financial ruin to his employers he said be
was glad for their sake that they had been
saved"
After Buia made his theatrical exit from
the rear of Scatena & Sons warehouse
last Monday, when the longshoreman
called with the cashbook and ledger,
found floating in the bay near the Pacific
street wharf, he hired hack and drove to
Colma. There he took the train for San
Jose, where he purchased C, m plete out
ht. Next day he took the train for the
south and got off at Surf, San Bernardino
County, where he took the stage for Santa
Bar oara, distance of about sixty miles,
arriving there, as stated, on Wednesday
night.
Detective Gibson had no trouble with
Bula on the way from Santa Barbara.
The only thing that Gibson was afraid of
was that he might again attempt 10 COM
MI. sulcloe, so ne nad 10 keep Watchful
eye on him all the time.
According to Gibson Buja admitted to
him that his shortage would not exceed
5000. Every cent OF it had been "blown
i'm He began his peculations eight or
nine months ago.
The expert employed by the firm to 20
through his books has found defalca,ions
amounting to over $4,000, going as far
back as two years ago.
Buja was in close consultation with his
MOI her, sister and brother all yesterday
afternoon. They have Engaged Attorney
w. W. Foote to defend him.
When asked to make a statement for
publication he firmly refused to do So
making the stereotyped reply, ~ tell you
| have nothing to say"
why did you not go and see your
mother and sister before you fed from the
City 2"
He turned away his head and would lot
say word, although the question was
asked more than once.
A query as to the name of the young
woman whose photograph was found in
his pocket when searched at Santa Bar
bara, met with the response, "That' s
nothing to do with the case"
1t is known that Buja after his sudden
marriage about two years ago, followed by
separation alter three days honey moon,
went "the pace that kills" rapidly. He was
known al the Olympic Club as ..high
roller" and frequent visitor to the Cliff
House, accompanied by one or two women
companions in a carriage.
The photograph is that Of young lady
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Defaulting Cashier of Sea-
tena & Go. Brought From
Santa Barbara.
His Arrest Was Due to His
Picture That Appeared in
Last Tuesdays Call. +"
He Positively Refuses to Make a
Statement, but Admitted to the
Police He Is Defaulter.

Nicholas Buia, the defaulting book
keeper and confidential man of the firm of
L. Scatena & Co., commission merchants,
104 Washington street, is now behind the
bars in the City Prison with two charges
of felony EN- mbezzement booked against
him. His bonds are fixed at $4,000 on each
charge.
Detective Ed Gibson. who left for Santa
Barbara Thursday evening to bring Buja
back to the City, arrived with his prisoner
by the train yesterday morning.
1.-The police have to thank The CALL,
said Detective Gibson. "for Buja jas arrest.
Frank Dunn, proprietor of the Arlington
Hotel, Santa Barbara, is a subscri ber to
THE CALL. and Wednesday night when
Tuesdays CALL reached the hotel, about
8 o'clock, Dunn saw the picture OF Buja in
it and he at once noticed the resem blance
it bore to a guest who had arrived about
an hour before on the Lompoc stage and
registered as F. Smith, San jose
The picture was dead ringer for
Buja, and Dunn, who is deputy Sheriff,
sent word to Sheriff Hicks that the de-
faulting San Francisco bookkeeper was
guest at his botel. Hicks drove to the
hotel and told Dunn that he had received
a dispatch from Chief Lees giving de-
scription of Buja. He handed the dis
patch to Dunn and after reading it Dunn
showed Hicks the picture in The CALL
and Hicks placed Buia under arrest.
The papers have already published
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

who has had nothing to do with Buja's
downfall. He got acquainted with her
about six weeks ago and took her to the
theater two or three times. On one occa-
sion he took photograph of her without
her knowledge and got duplicate OF re-
duced SIZE made by photographer, whlcn
ne placed inside the case of his watch.
- Bula's downfall is attributed to woman
who lived at Gil Bush street. 1t was she
ne was In the habit of frequently driving
out to the Cliff House and spending large
sums for suppers, breakfasts and other
iu1urles. One breakfast the pair partook
OF not long ago cost Buja $65.
lie was constantly making her presents,
among them being costly sealskin sack
and valuable diamond earrings, finger
rings and other jewelry.
She Is little woman, of engaging man
ners, and Buja became thoroughly infatu-
ated with her. All his spare time was
spent in her conn pany. and he neglected
everything for her sake. He became ac-
quainred with her about two years ago,
shortly after his separation from his wife.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
A SLIDING PANEL.
How John Evans Was Robbed of $75
in a Room in the Rosedale
HOuRe.

Alma Smith, alias Osborn, was booked
at the City Prison yesterday on charge
of grand larceny by Policemen Riley and
Wilson.
The complaining witness is John Evans,
visitor to the City. He ca led at the
Rosedale House, on Ellis street, Saturday
night to see Alma, and at her request he
hung up his overcoat in a wardrobe in the
room.
After he got to his hotel he happened to
look into his purse, whicn was In his
overcoat pocket, and instead OF $175 In
gold being in it there was only S10O. He
notified Policeman Wilson ana on going
to Aima's room and examining the ward
robe. Wilson discovered that there was a
sliding panel in the wall, opening into
the adjoining room. Some one, 1t is pre-
sumen, had opened this panel and ab-
siracted the SIS from the purse while
Evans was talking to Alma.
Alma was not to be found, but later
Policeman Riley arrested her. She fought
Ike tigress and on the way to the City
Prison broke from Riley and ran, but was
overtaken after swift race.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
FOR A NEW CHURCH.
Independents Want the Rev. William
RAIDER as Their Pastor.

Independ ents Want the Rev. William
RAIDER as Their Pastor.
Rev. William RAIDER has been invited to
meet mum ber of Cong regationalists and
others who have independent church
ideas and who have an am bition 10 or
ganize an independent church. They
will hold a meeting some time this wee k
and have urgently requested Mr.. RAIDER to
meet with them.
Speaking of the movement last night
Mr. RAIDER said: II do not think I shall
be able to meet with those who have in
vited me, although it has been intim ated
that they had something of i'm Importance to
say to me. Having just come from my
vacation l have been very busy and !
shall be very busy all the week.
1t is hoped that permanent organiza-
ton Of the Independents will be made on
Thursday evening. Deacon D. H. Dexter,
Mrs. NJ. G. Dresser, Rev. Samuel Slocum
and others of their way of thinking are
back of the movement.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
French Zouayes, Picnic.

The twenty-eightn annual picnic of the
French Zouaves' Benevolent Associati tion was
held at Shell Mound Park yesterday. The
attendance was fair. One of the principal
events was the drawing of the pr. zcs. or the
tombola, as it was cal ed Aside from this
there were over two dozen gate prizes dis
tributed. The affair was under the following
committees:
Organization-J. Desbarats, j. Meette j.
Robin L. Hitie J. Salanave
keception-J Deschamps, J. Julien. P. Belle
garde, Marius Pellisson, J. b. Pom, Jean Pedeu-
boy.
Prizes-J. Godeau. E. Montauban, ]. Rigaud
p Largente J. Pucheu.
Dances-C Clot, NJ. Andlchou, ]. Beauchou, II.
Pucheu, j. Labourdette
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Red Mania CemetarY.

The Improved Order of Red Men has eeme-
terry association which has under It's control
ten-acre plat in Mount O.ivet Fraternal Gene
terry In San Mateo County. The association at
Its annual meeting, held last Tuesday, re-
ceived the reports of the several officers, and
these show that the association is prosperous.
The following named were chosen directors
lot lot the ensuing year: John L. Bowen, ID. s.
Wlnn. 5. ID. Wilcox, NJ. J. Fairfield, u. w. Col
Inns, 4. Powell and H. w. Friermuth The d.
rectors then selected the following Off e-s: j.
l. Bowen. president; H. s. Winn, vice-pres-
oent; 3. IL. Wilcox. secretary; &. W. Collins,
superintendent
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Ne
NTEsTAST. Handicap. Ridi
Tim

The officials who acted for Kraft's trial
performed similar services for the Acme
race.
Captain Henry L. Day and Frank H.
Waters. of the Bay City Wheelmen, will
leave here next Tuesday for Trinity
County, being interested in some mines
there. Ii the reports they send back are
able there may be quite rush of
their clubmates to the gold fields, as some
OF them have the fever badly.
The Imperial Cyclinc Club had yacht
ride yesterday and the members of the
San Francisco Road Club visited San
Quentin Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Popcorn and Card Party.

Next Thursday evening Robin Hood Coun.
Gil No. 5S, Companions OF the Forest of
America, will give popcorn and card party
In Social hall, Alcazar building. This will be
some thlng novel IN the line of en- Entertainments
by tratern"I organizations and the committee
having charge OF the affair promises that it
viii sustain the circles reputation as enter
latners.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
WITH THE PLAYERS.
What Will Be Presented This Evening
to Those Who May Wish to
Go to tho Iheaters.

Go to the 1heaters.
David Belascos romantic success. "The
Heart of Maryland" will be presented at the
Baldwin this evening. The play is stirring
tale OF the Rebellion, VIII ich has been prepared
for this city's engagement under the personal
supervision OF the author. Mrs. Leslie carter
VIII appear In her original leading role others
in the cast are Frank Mordaunt, James E.
wilson, Helen Tracy. Angela Mccall and Vlr-
ginia Tracy.
Francis Carlyle will make his first appear
anco with the Frawley Company in "The
1dler" at the Columbia Theater tonight. In
this play, by c. Haddon Chambers. frawley
VIII appear in the character OF simeon Strong,
the American, and Blanche Bates will take
the part OF Lady Harding.
Powers play, "Turk Meets Greek" which
since its first production has been revised so
as to more clearly define the ideas OF the
author, will be presented at he Alcazar this
evening with the same cast as last week The
play is remarka bly, well staged and the scenic
effects are grand.
Leslie ]. Carters highly me Iodram attic pro-
duction, "In the Heart OF Chicago" hich by
the way is his latest, will be presen ted at
Morosco's Grand Opera-house this evening.
Minnie Holden has been specially engaged
tor songs and dances, and the scenic enects, 1T
is said will surpass any produced at this
house for a long time.
Wagner's celebrated music drama "Lohen-
grin" will be presented at the Tivoli Opera
house tonight for the first time with correct
costumes beautiful accessories ana a SYM
phony orchestra OF thirty. There is a good
cast and Miss Efie Stewart, late of the Ca ri
Rosa Com pany. will make her first appear
ance in this City.
The star artists who were so well received
last week will continue at the Orpheum to-
night and there will be added two new faces.
One of the new ones is John Carroll, an anus
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

ing story teller, who has not been heard in
this City 1or two years. The other IS Miss
clalst
The specially company will perform at the
Chutes this evening and entertain the many
who are fond of the attractions presented at
this popular place OF amusement. This is not
the only snow at this place, for there is the
nnimatoscope, of which the people seem never
TO tire.
There will be as usual an interesting pro-
gramme of music at the Oberon this evening
by the International Ladies' Orchestra, and
the many who visit his place nightly is proof
OF the appreciation of the merits OF the artists.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
RIBBONS
Manufacturers
Prices!

We take pleasure in announc-
ING the arrival of a very large ship
ment of TAFFETA MORE RIB
BONS, and on MONDAY, August
10Th, we will offer them at the
following prices.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
SPECIAL SAVING SALE

The same high-class quail
ity, but at a reduced price.
Every article guaranteed. No
false label-no misre presen-
tation. There's sense in
security.
Oysters (cheias,) nogs large 2oc
small for 25C
Regularly 25c and I5c
Cheese (Eastern) lb I5c
Direct from Herlimer County,
New York. Delicious for Welsh
rare0it.
Regularly zoe
Olives Farcies Axe
Appetizing. Stuffed with an
chovieS
Whiskey (if'sS (fifa:Sn' bot Soc
Celebrated D. c. L., Highland
Club and Kllycroy.
Owing to increased tariff last
time at this price.
Regularly SI.oo
olives Ripe, Green gal soc
qt PIC
Manzanilla type. Very rich in oil.
Ginger FrsssTysd ssrua in 25c
From the house of Crosse &
Blackwell
Regularly 35c
Soap (d'PEtoile) box 2oc
Most delicately perfumed, for
bath or toilet. cakes in box.
Regularly 25o
Special facilities for packing and ship
ping Klondike, foreign and country or
ders. Catalogue free.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

There are on an average 1000 carrier
pigeons officially kept in every German
fortress.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Inside ProDertY

NV. line mo 32) Perry St. 1875 feet n f
from Sd ST. houses. front and rear; lot 20xS 81
feet
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
IsINs5H|gAslZssII;|!!'55ysy s5|g sZ;!I!
Ha|laizlgIlI!II gIl!IaZlSIt!zziA (''!!!A
" AT AUCTION
TOMORROW,
TUESDAY, AUGUST II, 1897,
At 12 clock noon,
All OUR SiLESROOf. 63S MARKET ST.,
Opposite Palace Hotel. san francisco.
Elegant Western Add ton Home
NV (No 5000 Bush and Lyon ats.
elegant n odern residence of / 6 rooms and hath.
n3nse nnhshed IN ma. ura woods porcelain bath
Cash above mortg tge of $4,000
Western Addition Investment
E. line no. S04 TO No. s12) Webster st. 25 feet
n OF ultoD improvements consist of < co.ta1as
of i and rooms and bath each; rents 500 6er
month; lot 30 feet front by irregular depth 20
Hayes-street Residence
W.; n line INo. $3.50 Hayes St, 1885 feet w. O,
ara path; elegantly finished throughout: lot 26T
100 feet. -oA
Western Addition Cottage.
N. line (2s26) hush st., 100 feet E. OF Ivan.
bay-window CO age; rooms bath, laundry: Iot
zoxIZo feet. IL rms: IA cash, balance l, = and &
years, per cent. o.
Corner Residence. Western Addition
Sc. Golden Gate ave. and Scott ST.
story bay viii ndow house OF rooms and bath; lot
25x109:6
Golden Gate Avenue Investments.
n. line (No 72s) Golden Gate ave, 1877 IS E. of
cough st.-Doubie house. with store and living
rooms below: rooms ana bath above; rents for
Sol lot 27:oxl2O through to Elm ave.
Mission Improved Property.
Sc corner Nineteenth and Hartford sts.-Im-
proven Is, houses corner house rooms and
2 cottages OF 5 and rooms each; lot 75xS6.
Richmond Cottage.
8. line (No. 1910 Point Lobos ave, 107:6 w. OF
sth ave-Cottage OF rooms and bath; stable for
horses; lot 25xlOO.
Mission Cottage
S. line (No 543) Laidley ST., 122:11 NE. from
the w. i@e OF astro-Cottage of rooms water
from living spring. San Mateo electricians and
Castro-st. cable; lot 50x10C feet.
Inside Property.
NV. line (No. 32) Perry St, 1875 feet NE.
from Sd ST. houses. front and rear; lot 20xS0
feet
EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO.,
Office and SaIesrooms 63S Market st.
Opposite Palace Ho ely

EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO.,
Office and SaIesrooms 63S Market st.
Opposite Palace Ho ely
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16

S. line (No 543) Laidley ST., 122:l1 NE. from
the w. lise OF astIo-Cottage of rooms: wate
from living spring; San Mateo electricians anC
Castro st. cable; lot 50x10C feet
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-08-05

Through Pullman Palace and T..uris, Hieepinx cars daily between California and Chicago.
 The only line roaching the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 Limited trains No. 8 westbound and No. { eAstbound run sen,t- weekly.
 No. 5 leaves ,hi hi.agu6 6 D. ni. Wednesday ys ana rnturdays; passes Albuquerque i2.06 D. nl, Fridays ana Mondays; barstow 1.65 p m. Tuesdays and Satu days. arriving at Los AnHeies D. h Tuesday and Saturdays.
 Passengers for north of Mojmve holding tickets reading via Mojave change at Bar.
 No leaves Los Angeles at 8a. m. Tues. days qua Frtdays. passing BarstOw j5 D. m. ahu nssoies I.Un %. same dayss AlbuQuer- que 3.1 ?. m. Wednesdays and Sai urt,sys, .rrlvlnx Chicago s.S3 '. m. Fridays aud M6n-
 Passengers from north of Mojave may take the Ltmi. ed either Ht Barsio~ or the Needles,
 Only hrst- class tickets sold at full. rates Rrv honOrcd on the Limited trains. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars dxil, through between Chicago and San Fran. cisco and Chicago and Los Angeles. Pullman Tourist Sleeping Gars daily through between Chicago and San FranciscO snd ChIcMEQ and Los Anseies.
 The Grand Canyon Qf the Colorado can be rearhed only Va this line.
 ASK Tor beautifully illustrated 00k Fnich VIII oe mailed free. General Passenger Agent. Los Angeles. Cal.