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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-15
DEATH OF SENATOR GEORGE.
Sketch of His Career-Prominent in War
and Peace.

| Washington, ID. c., Aug. Ex-senator
George was not a native of Mississippi,
but had resided in that State since his
eighth year. He was born in Monroe
county, Georgia, on the 26th of October,
1926 After the death of his father,
which occurred in the Senator's early in
fancy he removed with his mother, in
1884, to Noxubee county, Mississippi, re-
naming there for only two years, and
then going to Carroll county, where he
maintained his legal residence until his
death.
Senator George obtained his education
in the common schools and did not begin
his professional career until after the
close of the Mexican war, in which he
served as a private in the regiment COM
manded by Jefferson Davis.
He afterwards took an active part IN
the civil war, casting his lot with the
South. He left the convention hall to be-
come captain in the Twentieth regiment
of the Mississippi volunteers. He rose to
the rank Of brigadier general of State
troops before the close of the war.
When the civil war closed Mr.. George
returned to Carroll county, resuming the
practice of his profession and later en-
tering into politics. In 1879 he was ap-
pointed to the Supreme bench and soon
fterwards elected chief justice, in which
capacity he was serving his State when
first elected to the Senate of the United
States in 1881. He had twice been re-
elected to this important office and if he
had been permitted to serve his entire
term would on the 4th of March, 1899,
have completed his eighteenth year in the
Senate He had declined a reelection
more than a year ago on account of his
health and Hon. II. d. Money had been
chosen as his successor for the term be-
ginning 1899.
Senator George was well liked in the
Senate, Notwithstanding rather brusque
manner. Those who knew him realized
fully that beneath the outward crust was
hidden a kindly and gentle disposition.
He was also universally respected for his
great erudition on legal and constitution
al questions. Probably there has been no
man in the Senate during the present
generation who had made greater re-
search into constitutional questions or
could discourse more profoundly upon
he instrument of government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-15
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

New York, Aug. 14-Rusie held the
eaders down to one hit up to the eighth
nning today, when four hits, assisted by
rrors, gave them two runs. Attendance,
10000. Score:
Iew York. .01002O12x- 10 4
Boston ...a 000000121-4 4 z
Batteries-Rusie and Warner; Lewis
and Bergen. Umpires-Lynch and Car
penter. Time-1:57.
Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 14.-Baltimore
made it three straight this afternoon,
but only after one of the most exciting
contests seen on the local grounds this
season. The champions won out in the
enth on two singles and a sacrifice. At.
enhance, Ais. Score:
Philadelphia OOO006O04O-10 IA 8
Baltimore ...3 O02O21-11 20 4
Batteries-Orth and Mcfarland; HOffer
nd Clark. Umpire-Kelly. Time-2:20.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 14.-It took ten
innings to decide the game between the
Reds and the Colts today. The visitors
tied the score in the ninth and won out
in the tenth. This was McPhee day at
the League park. 1t was the occasion of
presenting to the great second baseman
the testimonial to which the citizens of
Cincinnati generally contributed. The
heck amounted to 81, 1880. Attendance,
1000. Score:
Cincinnati ..33OO21OOO0- 8 13 4
Chicago .....2OO4O02O1 1-10 IA 4
Batteries-Ehret, Dammann and PETIT;
Thornton and DOnohue. Umpire-O'Day.
Time-2:00.
Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 14.-The game
was won in the eighth inning by the
good batting of the home team. The
feature was Donovan's fielding. Attend
ance, 2,200 Score:
Pittsburg 0O20003x- 13 3
Louisville 10000 8 8 3
Batteries-Killen and Sugden; Hill and
Wilson. Umpire-McDonald. Time-2:20.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 14.-Brown was
Sery wild and was replaced by Young in
he third to save the game, but without
avail. The Browns batted Young for
five earned runs in the fourth. Attend
nee, 1900. Score:
Cleveland .....O0111O2OO- 5 10 1
st. Louis. .04O50O01O-10 IA /
Batteries-Brown, Young and thinner;
Coleman, Donohue and Douglas. Umpire
Hurst. Time-2:15.
Washington, d. J., Aug. 14.-The
Brooklyns could not hit Mercer, while
Dunn was an easy proposition for the
Senators, who won out in the fifth in-
ing by a batting rally, when they made
our for eight bases. The game was well
layed and interesting. Attendance, 900.
Score:
Washington ...1O2O4OOOx- z 12 2
Brooklyn .....100200O10- 4 Ii A
Batteries-Mercer and Farrell; DNnn
and Smith. Umpire-Emslie. Time-1Wl5.
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SUICIDE OR MURDER?

A Davie County Farmer Drops Dead
From an Overdose of Stryehnine-A
Davidson County Farmer Arrested for
Stealing Goods.
Winston, N. c., Aug. 14.-(SpeciaD-
A Davie county farmer, named d. B.
Roger, dropped dead at his home Thurs
day evening. Investigation proved thar
he had either taken 6r~been given n
dose of strychnine. His stomach was
carried to Raleigh to-day by a physician
for analysis. Domestic troubles arc
thought to have caused the rash act
Roger attempted to hang himself a few
ears ago. He had the rope around his
neck and was swinging when his father
came up and cut him down Just in time
to save his life.
During last winter and spring the win
dows OF several stores were broken ot
night with rocks and goods stolen. Sus-
plclon rested upon a Davidson county
farmer, and nbR ETAOIN N. Nm.
farmer, named Allen Temple. Officers
went after him to-day and after he had
been arrested he ran out of his house
with shoes off and got away. A tele-
gram was sent to Davidson's sheriff to
arrest him. Some of the stolen goods
were found in Temples house.
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THE BANDIT WOUNDED
HIS CAPTURE MUST FOLLOW
WITHIN "A HOURS.
TRIED TO ESCAPE BUT WERE FORCED BACK
A Life and Death Encounter Between the
Sheriff. Posse and the Daredevil Gang
They Escaped Under the Cover
of the Explosion.

st. Louis. Mo, Aug. IA special to
the Post Dispatch from Huntington,
w. Va, says:
One-half of the Devils Backbone,
the rocky fortress of the Hathelds, in
the mountains ON Tug river, was shat
tered by dynamite to-day and Hatfield
and his men were driven from their
stronghold by Sheriff Keadle and his
posse after a desperate battle. Several
of the Sheriff's men are badly wounded,
but the Hatfield are still free. Only
this has been accOmplished-tha the
rocky crest where the Hatfields have
for years defed the law and from which
they have carried out their bloody plans
is no longer a tenable fortress.
1t was decided by the besieging force
to dynamite thedesperado and his gang.
All day Friday and Friday night the
closest watch was kept. At 8 o'clock
this morning the dynamite arrived and
by IL, the explosive was placed. The
fuse was laid, the match was applied and
the attacking force began to fall back.
Until now, the besieged seemed not
to suspect what was being done but with
the flashing of the train which led to the
dynamite, realization of their peril came.
er and thither in full view. Hatfield was
seen to start for the path needless of a
shower of bullets. A rush was made
down the side of the mountain.
Three men dropped wounded. It was
useless to try to escape by the we'll
known path and the desperadoes return
ed the top of their rocky fort, Hatfield
directing them. Great powders were
hurled over the rocks in hopes of break
ing the fuse. Then came the explosion.
Pieces of rock and trees flew in every
direction. When the smoke cleared A.
way Hatfield's men seemed unharmed.
Dan Lewis, Steve Stanley and Jake
Monroe, who presumed in the excitement
to leave shelter, were shot and are not
expected to recover. Another charge of
dynamite was trained, but under the
cover of the explosion Hatfield end the
rest of his men escaped. The chase was
renewed and hampered as he is by his
wounds Hatfeld's capture within "a
hours must follow.
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counties. The exercises were very in
teresting and impressive. At 10 o'clock
a. m.. Rev. James M. Wicker preached
On the Distinctive doctrines of the
Presbyterian church." and in the after
noon Rev. ID. N. MCLAUGHLIN preached
on "The Glorious past and the Hope
of the Future" Both of these young
ministers made splendid efforts. Mr..
Wicker was reared in the Buffalo con-
gregation, and Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN was pas
tor of the church for two years, and
Buffalo is proud of these two able young
ministers of the gospel.
The most interesting feature of Fri
days exercises was the This Address"
by Rev. w. s. Lacy, ID. ID. 1t was
not only a succinct history of this church
for a century, but it was an elegant and
delightful literary treat. 1t is hoped that
it will be printed in pamphlet form for
permanent preservation.
Everything pertaining to the history of
Buffalo church is matter of interest
and Importance. AS we'll as can be as
certained. Buffalo church was organized
in 1880 or at some period between that
and 1897. 1t is learned from DIR. Lacy's
address that the first pastor and one
of the first resident minister's of this
whole region, was Rev. VIM. d. Paisley.
He was ordained pastor of this church
on the 10th of May, 1898, and preached
in q log house, where the present church
now stands. He gave up his work in
this important pastorate January LIST,
1901. During his pastorate the follow
ing were ordained elders: John Dalrym-
pie, Maicomb Gilchrist, John McIyer,
Alex. Clark and Hugh Cannon.
From 1901 to 1904 the church was
without any regular pastor, but the pull
pit was supplied by young men who
were studying for the ministry.
The successor of Mr.. Paisley was Rev.
Murdoch Mcmillan. He was ordained
and installed ON the 26th of July, 1904.
lie was also pastor Of Union and Eu-
phronia churches. He was released from
the pastoral charge OF Buffalo, Union
and Euphromia in 1880, having been
their pastor for twenty-six years, and
was dismissed to Presbytery in Ten
nessee. During his long pastorate, many
names were added TO the church roll,
and the Presbyterian cause was steadily
advanced. Tradition represents him "as
a typical Scotchman, stern, strong,
stanncb, and withal a popular preacher,
sound and instructive. He was repeat
ndIy honored by his Presbytery with q
seat IN me General Assembly"
= Following Mr.. Mcmillan was Rev.
uneus McCallon, "a man OF gentle ma
fure, sensitive and shrinking in dispo-
alfion. lie preached just a year as
IIeenfinte, and was ordained and installed
,uasf0r Of the three churches In Deem
b4y. 1881" Mr.. McCallum was consid'
.red by some unsound In doctrinal veins
had fIe pastoral relation was dissolved
|October !, 1888, Nh: iS61G6
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GERMAN EMPEROR CRITICIZED.
He was too Humble to the Gear, but a
Union Seems to Have Been Made
Against England.

lie was 100 Humble 10 Cne OZar, out Il
Union Seems to Have Been Made
Against England.
Berlin, Ang, 1.-THE visit of the EN-
peror and Empress of Germany to Rus
sia, and the reception accorded them
there is regarded in this country with
divided feelings. Many people blame the
Emperor f. humhling himself .unneces-
sarily before the Gear, and think His
Majesty has again exceeded his proper
limits and say that the Gar showed
much less empressment than his guest
in the shower of German decorations
and favors bestowed upon the Russian
court and other officials. Finally they
also consider it extrayagant that there
are now a dozen Russians who are chiefs
of Russian regiments.
On the other hand the results Of the
Emperor's visit to st. Petersburg, so far
as possible, are what the Emperor
wished, especially as regards Great
Britain. Henceforth that country will
find, upon all important occasions, Rus
sia and Germany in his way. A general
understanding to that effect has been
definitely reached, not only between the
two rulers, but between Count Muravieff,
the Russian Minister for Foreign At
fairs, and Prince Hohenlohe, the Ger
man imperial Chancellor and Baron Won
Buelow,
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DEATH OF REV. +. S. sTICKNEY.
An Eloquent and Greatly Loved Young
Mans Sad Death.

Wilson, n. c., Aug 14.-(SpeciaD-
News reached here to-day Of the death
of Rev. Fenner S. Stickney, rector of
the Monumental Episcopal church in
Richmond. Va. The body win reach his
fathers home here to-day and the fun
eral be held from st. Timothy's church
Sunday. He was much loved here and
the whole community is in mourning
Two weeks ago tomorrow he preached
in the Disciples church to a large con-
gregation. 1t was great sermon. The
next day with his family, who had been
spending the summer at his fathers,
Col. J. B. Stickney, he returned to Rich
mond. He seemed in perfect health.
About a week ago he became sick, and
his disease developed into gastritis.
Mr.. Stickney was born in Beaufort
county thirty-six years ago. He Is the
only son Of Col. J. B. Stickney. a
wealthy retired planter. He is a grand
son Of Fenner B. Satterthwaite, the elo-
quent leader Of the Beaufort county bar
for many years. He was educated at the
University Of North Carolina and at
Sewanee. He began to study law. but
having been called to the ministry, he
took orders In the Episcopal church. He
was a missionary in Western North Car
olina for time and won the hearts
of the people wherever he preached. He
succeeded Bishop Cheshire at Charlotte,
and a few years ago accepted a call to
Richmond where he was meeting with
great success. He was an eloquent
evangelical preacher, and had a special
lcharm for the young. He was what you
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-15
J. g. L. HARRIS SAYS ALL coll
LHGEs WILL SOON RECEIVE
STATE AID.
TT WAS A MASONIC GATHERING
And Mr.. B. N. Duke Has Given Ten Thousand
Dollars to the Oxford Orphan Asy-
Ium--W Winston Salem
News.

Winston, n. c., Aug. 14.-(SpeciaD-
The annual Masonic picnic at Mocks-
vile on Thursday was attended by an
immense crowd as usual, and it is esti-
mated that at least S400 was realized
for the Oxford Orphan Asylum. Mr..
A. III. Eller, of Winston, was the orator
of the day. Senator Tillman, of South
Carolina, failed to show up. Mr.. Eller
spoke of the great charity work being
done in this State by the Masonic order
and told of the grand things being ac-
complished at the Oxford orphanage, for
the benefit of which the picnic was Civ
en-. He severely denounced the gifts
coming from large trusts and corpora
tions for charitable and educational in
stitutions. He maintained that in Civ
ing to educat ational institutions the cor
porations dictated the policy to be pur-
sued and the course of study to be taught,
and cited in proof of his statement the
recent call for the resignation of the
president of Brown University, on ac-
count of his financial views. Mr.. EDer
commended the Quakers for their recent
opposition to the gift of the Messrs.
Duke, Of Durham, to Guilford College,
and spoke of that gift as blood money.
In view of the fact that the Dukes have
recently given $4,000 to the Oxford or
phanage, these remarks, coming from
a Masonic speaker, created some what Of
IA sensation.
Mr.. J.-C. L. Harris, of Raleigh, also
made a brief address in the interest of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College,
with which he is connected. In referring
70 1o4n ai1 fn "
Harris said it was not his purpose to
say anything against the UNCONVENTIONAL
school, but that the time is coming when
all the leading schools will receive State
aid and will virtually be under the
States control.
The Forsyth county Sunday School
convention was held to-day at Bethania.
A number of addresses were made by
leading Sunday School workers. There
was good attendance and much interest
manifested
Mr.. l.. w. Pegram, of this city, is ar
ranging his business affairs preparatory
for trip to Alaska's gold fields. He
does not expect to leave before next
April or May.
Superintendent N. NJ. Lawrence, with
lady assistant and a chapter of or
phans, ten in number, from the Oxford
orphanage are in the city. They will go
to Elkin Monday to give a concert. From
there they will go to Wilkesboro and
then to Greensboro.
A colored excursion is billed to leave
Winston at 11:30 o'clock tonight for
Richmond, Va.
| Winston's base ball team went to Mar
tinsville, Va. this morning to play the
team of that place this afternoon.
Clareta Nora Avery, of South Caro-
lima. the little colored girl preacher, is
conducting a meeting in Greensboro. A
number of white people go out to hear
her.
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THE CUBA RELIEF FUND.
Consul General Lee Says it is Nearly
Exhausted and Gives Figures.

Washington, Aug. 14.-COnsul General
Lee in a report to the State Department
says that the $4,000 placed to the credit
of the relief fund on May 22nd last
was equivalent to $1O,975 Spanish dol
lars. This fund which he says was
expended with the greatest care and
economy is nearly exhausted. With it
about 1,4O0 destitute Americans have
been fed daily and provided with neces-
sary medicines. 1t cost 911a cents in Uni
ted States money for each person per
day, or even less, for transportation is
taken from their relief fund. Ill per-
sons have had transportation provided
for them to various points in the United
States. About 95 per cent of the 1,4OO
destitute persons are naturalized Amer
lean citizens, but who have resided in
Cuba for a long time, and whose business
is there. Many of them, the report says,
do not speak English. A large number
have never been in the United States,
being the wives and children of natural
lied citizens.
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TRIAL OF GoLLI, THE ASSASSIN.
He Refused to Choose Counsel, but One
is Appointed


Madrid, Aug. 14.-Imparcial cor
respondent at Vergara, reports that when
Michael Aueoillo, or Coli, the assassin
of Premier Canovas Del Castillo was ar
raigned for examination to-day before the
military judge he refused to choose coun-
sci and the judge appointed Lieutenant
Corria, of the artillery to defend him.
Lieutenant Corria accepted the duty and
will make the defense of insanity. The
judge read the charges on which Angiol-
lilo was arraigned. During the reading
he was frequently interrupted by the
prisoner with the remark, "Only the
gendarmie arrested me. The civilians
all fed except the old man."
A Dominican Friar named Austin has
held several conversations with An
giolillo in an endeavor to effect his con-
version. The prisoner however parties
all the ministrations of the friar and per-
sistently demands proofs of the existence
of God.
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AFTER THE SOUTHERN.
A Petition Asking That They Shall not
Consolidate Illegally.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 14.-The petition of
the Dunlap Hardware Company and
others alleging illegal consolidation of
railroads by the Southern Railway in
Georgia, and asking for a receiver, was
taken up by United States District
Judge Emory Speer at Mount Airy to-
day. The petitioners ask for rule re-
quiring the defendants to show cause
why a receiver should not be appointed.
A demurrer was rendered by the South
ern Railway, but Judge Speer announc-
ed that he would hear the demurrer and
the argument on the application for a
rule on October 10Th, at Mount Airy.
Hon. George Il. Enmunds, Of Vermont,
has been retained by the Southern.
Consolidation OF railroad lines is prohib-
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WEYLER HAS NOT RESIGNED.

Havana, Aug. 14.-Rumors which have
ecently been put in circulation to the eff
feet that Captain General Weyler had
forwarded his resignation to Madrid are
officially denied here.
The report that Evangelina Cisneros,
niece Of President Cisneros, of the Cuban
provisional government, was sentenced to-
day to twenty years at the penal colony
sn the coast Of northern Africa is untrue.
The telegram sent from here containing
this statement is probably based upon
the fact that Evangelina Cossio has for
some time past been imprisoned in the
Casa de Recojidas, in Havana, Senorita
Cossio, however, is not related in any
way to the President, nor has he been
entenced to penal servitude.
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THE DAUNTLBss DOING ABOUT.

WashingtoR Aug. 14.-Information
has reached the Secretary Of the Treas
ury through the State~ Department that
the steamer Dauntless is about to take
on ammunition and men at Tampa for
the insurgents in Cuba. The collector Of
customs at Tampa has been directed to
exercise vigilance to prevent infra @ions
of the navigation and neutrality acts
and to communicate with the United
States Attorney. Captain Shoemaker
has also instructed commanders of the
revenue cuttar anEHau.uuunu-.uSss IooI-.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-15
ROBBED IN THE YELLOWSTONE.
The First Stage Hold.up in the Ma
tional Park-$5OO Taken.

Washington, Aug 1.-THE first stage
robbery ever reported in the Yellowstone
National Park occurred to-day. Col.
Young announced to the Secretary of,the
Interior in the following telegram:
Fort Yellowstone, WyO., Aug IA.
Transportation stage robbed by two
men on Sal Futuara Plateau this morn
ng. $500 taken. Have ordered out ev-
erything possible within means of my
disposal and desire authority to offer re-
ward for capture.
(Signed) YOUNG,
"Acting Superintendent"
The Interior Department has no au-
thOrity to offer a reward for the appre-
hension of the robbers.
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"'YOUNG,
GENTRY AT HIS PAGES AGAIN
He Establishes a New Record For Nev
York State.

Gloversvile, n. Y. Aug. 14.-Pastime
Park was in almost perfect condition for
the trial of speed of Robert J., and John
r. Gentry to-day, in which the latter
established a new record for the State.
Both horses were paced by running
mates. Robert ]. was first to appear.
He made an excellent start but at the
half mile. his boot became disarranged
and the horse broke. Notwithstanding
this he made a fast mile. the time by
quarter being 3215, 1:04, 1:39, 2:11.
When John r. Gentry appeared he got
the word at the second attempt. He
gave Il beautiful exhibition, turning the
track without a break and finishing n
, 061a thus lowering the State record on
"A half mile rack. The time by quar-
ters was: SO. 1:031a, 1854, 2:0G4a.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-15
A GLORIOUS HISTORY
DIR. LACY'S ELEGANT RECITAL
OF IT'S LONG CAREER.
AND OTHER INTERESTING ADDRESSES
Buffalo Church Has Been to Moore County
What Old South Church Has Been to Bos-
ton--An Occasion of Deep Interest to
Whole County and Clan.

Sanford, n. c., Aug. 14.-(Special.)-
The centennial celebration of the one
hundredth anniversary of Buffalo church
closed yesterday. This was an auspici-
Gus occasion in the history of this ven
erable Presbyterian church. Thousands
of the descendants of the Scottish clans,
who settled along the banks of the
Cape Fear and its tributaries, assembled
to do honor to this mother of church
es.' Not only Presby terians, but other
denominations, have attended in large
numbers. Quite a number of visitors,
who once worshipped at Buffalo, and
who are now distinguished in church and
State, were present and either participat-
ed in the exercises or were interested
spectators.
The exercises opened at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning, with praise service
led by Rev. w. S. Lacy, d. D., who was
for so many years the beloved pastor of
the church. Rev. NJ. d. Mcneil, who
is now pastor, delivered the address of
welcome. He gave the people a Scotch
welcome.
At IL o'clock, the Rev. III. G. Hill, ID.
D., preached the centennial sermon.
Dr. Hill preached with great force and
power, and fully sustained his reputation
as pulpit orator. His sermon was
lucid, clear and strong. Lack of space
forbids my speaking at length of DIR,
Hills discourse.
In the afternoon Rev. X. NJ. Mcintyre
spoke on the Polity OF the Presby teriaI
Church." After ,rmon Prof. AL