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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
TRIAL OF JAY VS.. SYKES.
To Recover 1870 Pounds Sterling Lent
Lady Sykes in 1896.

London, Jan. 12-The case of Jay vs..
Sykes, was opened before the Lord Chief
Justice, Baron Russell, Of Killowen, in
the Queens bench division of the high
court of Justice to-day.
Lawson Walton, Q. c., who appeared
for the plaintiff, Daniel jay, a money
lender, said the action was to recover
1850 pounds sterling lent to Lady Jes-
sica Sykes ii 1896, ON the security Of
notes pun porting to be signed by her
husband, r Tatton Sykes. The actual
amount of ,sA lent, counsel continued,
was about 5000 pounds s.erling, the
balance being interest.
Lady Sykes admitted the liability, but
Sir Tatton denied that the signatures
We're his and alleged that they were
forged by Lady Sykes. The latters
counsel said, would testify that he hus-
band signed the notes.
Early in 1897, Mr.. Jay pressed for
payment, but he agreed to wait if Sir
Tatton would write asking him to do so.
Subsequently Lady Sykes presented to
Mr.. Jay letter purporting to be signed
by her husband, asking him to hold the
notes and agreeing to pay the amount
due in the March following. Sir Tatton
now alleges that Lady Sykes, or some
one she employed, also forged this let
ter.
The couple went to the West Indies in
January, 1897, the husband going from
there to New York When he returned
to england, Sir Tatton promised to pay
off the whole of his wife's liability, but
Immediately afterward he disappeared,
leaving Lady Sykes i'm great financial
distress. Finally she was forced to take
proceedings to obtain relief, to which her
husband answered by the present Grimm
al charge.
Lady Sykes then testified. She. cor
roborated the foregoing statement Of
Walton and said her husbands income
was 10000 pounds sterling. The notes,
she added, were signed in her presence
by Sir Tatton, and the letter referred
to, Lady Sykes asserted, was also writ
ten by him.
During her cross examination Lady
Sykes admitted that she bet heavily but
said that it was with her husbands con-
sent. Altogether, she added, her win
nings on the stock exchange exceeded
her losings.
Her Ladyship also admitted she owed
Sam Lewis, the well-known money lend
er 5000 pounds sterling and told OF many
of her husbands idiosyncracies.
Later, Lady Sykes startled the court
by announcing that she had not kept &C.
count books, adding that she kept her
accounts in her head.
Upon further cross examination Lady
Sykes said it was impossible to get
money from Sir Tatton except for
churches. Her borrowings, she contin-.
ued were to pay debts. In addition to the
money she had borrowed from Sam"
Lewis, Lady Sykes admitted having Dor
rowed 1000 pounds sterling from Sam
guinetti, and $4,000 pounds sterling from
insurance companies.
At the close the days proceedings the
case was adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
A GOOD WOMAN DEAD.
A Gretna Green Marriage Celebrated
in Winston.

n Gfetna Green Marriage Celebrated
in Winston.
Winston, N. c.. Jan. 12.-(Special)--
Mrs. j. e. Thornburg, a most eStimab!e
lady, died here last night in her fifty
eighth year. She was the widow of
the late Capt. Nv. l.. Thornburg, for
several years treasurer of the North Car
DINA Railroad Company She leaves three
daughters and one son, all of whom
were present when the end came. One
daughter, Mrs. j. A. Mcmillan, lives in
Charlotte, one sister, Mrs. DR.. Troy,
lives at Amherst, Va.
A Gretna Green marriage was cele-
brated here last night, the contracting
parties being Miss Eliza Dyer, a beauti-
full young lady and Il. @. Williams, of
Martinsville, Va. The girls people were
opposed to the match. Miss Dyer told
her people she was going to the depot
to mail a letter. She boarded freight
train and rode to Madison, where her
affianced met her and the two came to
Winston. They returned to Martins
vile to-day to ask forgivness of "old
folks"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
Mechanics Liens in
North Carolina.
BY S. F. MORDECAI,
PATErau N n
RALEIGH, N. G.

The above Is a book of $50 pages;
neatly bound in three quarter law bind
ing: the size of page and type the same
as that in the recent North Carolina Re
ports. 1t contains a table of cases, i'm
dex, treatise on the constitutional and
statutory provisions, in the State Of
North Carolina, comforting and regulat-
ing Liens in favor of Mechanics, Arti-
sans, Laborers, Choppers, MateriaLmen,
and Subcontractors:
Also an Appendix giving the full text
of Oh. Al, Vol. /, of the The Code, with
all additions and amendments thereto
since the adoption of The Code; tOgeth-
er with Sec. 1912 Of The Code which
gives a lien to laborers on railroads.
Forms for filing lien; of notice by
subcontracters and laborers to the own
er; OF the Judgment to be entered In ac-
tions to enforce a lien; Of the execution
to issue on the Judgment; and for prac-
tice in Justices Courts and the Superior
Court are fully treated of, and fun
forms, suggested by the writer. are set
out in the text. The duties and neces-
sary docket entries Of the Clerk of the
Superior Court are also fully discussed
and appropriate forms suggested.
The Constitutional, Statute and case
law OF this State, uD-to-date, governing
the subject treated Of, is fully cited and
analysed. The book Is a text book and
not digest.
PRICE $3.50. Sent, postage paid, to
any address on receipt Of price.
Address orders to
ST. MORDECAI,
2 Raleigh, N. @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
INCREASING ARMY OF TRAMPS.

1t becomes more and more apparent
that the promised prosperity has not ar
rived. The Chicago Chronicle, which
supported Palmer and Buckner in 1896
notes that from all parts of the coun-
try, especially from the East, come re-
norts of a great increase in the number
of tramps. New England is fairly over
run with them, and in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey their name is legion.
Few serious crimes are charged against
them. but petty thieving-especially of
articles of food-has increased to such
an extent that whole communities are
a state of siege. Of course
it is impossible to say off-handed what is
the cause of this reinforcement of the
tramp army. 1t has been ascertained,
however, that large proportion Of the
wanderers are not professional Migrants.
but mechanics and laborers unable to
find work. This is a sinister fact con-
sidering that we are supposed to be
entering upon an era of prosperity. 1t
indicates that, til ugh the farmers may
have profted to some extent by the ad-
vanced price of grain, other departments
of labor have not shared in the good
fortune. On the contrary, they are worse
OFF than ever"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
LYNCHINGS LAST YEAR.

The Chicago Tribune reports 166
lynchings in 1897, divided by States as
follows: Texas, %; Alabama, 10; Mis-
sissippi, 16; Georgia, II; Louisiana, II;
Florida, -; Arkansas, Ill; South Caro-
lima, S; Tennessee, 6: Ohio, 5; Indiana 5;
Kentucky, 6; Illinois 3; Michigan, /;
Virginia, s; Maryland, 3; Wisconsin, /;
Iowa, >; Minnesota, /: North Carolina,
4; West Virginia, I; Missouri, 2, and Ne
braska, IT,
These figures are not at all reliable.
The number given IN Texas is more
than double the actual lynchings, and
there was only one in North Carolina,
instead of the four given. The Tribune
gives the lynchings by years as fol-
lows: I'm 1885, 1874; 1886, 1873; 1887,
122: 1888, 142; 1880 176; $780, 127;
1891, 1872; 1892, 235; 1893. 200; 1894,
100; 1895, III; 1896, 49,"
These figures cannot be relied on any
more than the statement of the number
of lynchings in North Carolina. There
is enough stain upon us to give the true
statistics without padding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
SENATOR HANNA WINS.
CONTINUED from list page.l

has proved that it is a lie and my future
life will prove that it is a he."
1000 TELEGRAAIS RECEIVED.
Senator Hanna sent the following tele-
gram to President Mckinley:
Columbus, Ohio. Jan. II.
iron. VIM. Mckinley, President, Wash
lngton, d. c..
still lives. ''''0''D P"i''
(Signed) sNr A TIANN-An
MI llama has received over 1000
congfatulatory kilograms. Among those
sending theirs We're President Mckinley
members of the cabinet and other dis,
tIngulshed citizens. Those from Mr.. Nc
Kinley were as follows:
Executive Mansion,
Washington, d. c., Jan. 10.
Mrs. Mckinley joins me in heartfelt
congratulations.
(Signed) OWN. MCKINLEY"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
EAVES SHOWS Them UP,

Mr.. ]. B. caves, who is not taking
any mart now in fusion politics, has
been asked to help defeat McBrayer for
postmaster at Shelby, and to secure the
appointment of his brother, writes to
Warren V. Hall:
ut is immaterial to me who is ap-
pointed postmaster at Shelby, for l
regard one fusionist as. good as an
other. and if all the charges against
DR.. McBrayer are true, he is an
ideal candidate, and, to be consistent,
the fusionists ought by all means
have him appointed at once.
You speak of my brother LAW
son Eavesl receiving the appoint
ment. ] don't think his appointment
in the least a probable event. for
true. loyal Republicans are not the
class receiving recognition from the
present administration in this State"
The class receiving office at the hands
of the Federal administration are those
who are the tools of Jeter Pritchard and
A. B. Andrews, the dispenser Of Federal
patronage. None others need apply. The
class receiving office under the State ad-
are those who are the tools
of Russell and his gang. Between the
two gangs, 1t is no wonder that scandals
follow nearly all appointments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice 10 hereby giVeA EAa3 having
qualified as administrator upon thS
estate OF g. W. Bl&cknau, deceased,
creditors are notified to present theiH
claims to me on or before the 9th dsy
Of December, 1893, or this EOdes VIII
be- pieA& Ia bag of eaeig FeeeoTeTys
An Psrssns Indebted To- the estate WIN
pay Shs undersigned ct once aud save
costa -
". FL. BORDENs
admir- OF Gs w. BiaeknA&
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
CONDEMNED LYNCHING.
Maryland's Governor Urges Passage Of
Bill Preventing Prize Fighting.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 1.-THE legisla-
ture Of Maryland met last night to re-
ceive the Governors message. The doc
ument is deoVted almost entirely to local
issues, but lynching is strongly con-
demned. The passage Of laws to sup
press "outlaw" race tracks. prize fight
ing and dog fighting, are urged.
Senator J. Writ Randall, president Of
the Senate, is announced as a candidate
for the United States Senatorship bal
loting for which will begin next Tues
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
FAULKNER TO RETIRE.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Faux
ner, of West Virginia, stated positively
today that he would retire rs head OF
the Democratic Congressional Commit
tee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
Executive Mansion,

- washington, y. @, Jan. =.
The result now plainly forecasted is
one IN which our best citizenship, ire
Spective of party, will profoundly rejoice.
l congratulate you heartily, not only
upon a victory beneficial to the country,
but upon your leadership in a contest
Worthily won under the most trying cir
(Signed.) OWN. MCKINLEY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
THE UPHEAvAL IN SPAIN.
Carlist Movement in Spain is Growing
Rapidly-Uprising Possible Soon.

London, Jan. PA dispatrch to the
Daily Mail from Biarritz says:
THE Carlist movement in Spain Is
growing so rapidly that rising is pos
sfble sooner than had been expected.
Not for twenty years has the possibility
Of successful upheaval been so openly
discussed. Among the incidents indi-
Getting the gravity Of the situation is the
fact that Don Carlos himself has coun-
demanded an intended mission to Cuba
to arouse the Spaniards there in his
favor"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
TARHEEL FOURTH CLAssERs.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been APP
pointed in North Carolina:
Bayboro, Sheldon Sawyer; Middl9bur
Brutus Young; Pantego. Maj J. Whit
ley; Patterson, J. NJ. Sheriff.; SpdRr, s..
B. BraswelL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

Judge Clark. was a member Of the COM
mittee that met in Washington last week
and recommended organic union between
the two great bodies of Methodists in
America. With a membership of upward
of FIVE million, there is no more reason
for two organizations than there is for
two Democratic or two Republican par
ties. The slavery question separated
them in 1916. Every year since recon-
struction that they have remained Sc
parated has been due to sectional and
like considerations that should have no
place in religious bodies. The action at
Washington is the first step looking to
organic union. The other necessary
steps should follow before the close of
the century. '"f
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

Senator Chandler says the President
is as good silver man as he is. Secre-
tary Gage says the President fully en-
dorses his gold standard propositions.
Now you see it and now you don't.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
THE C..osE OF THE FIRE.
The Jury Decide That the Great Lon
don Fire was the Work of Some Per
son or Persons Unknown"

son or Persons Unknown"
London. Jan. 12.--As result of the
investigation which has been in progress
for several weeks past into the origin
Of the great fire. which occurred recently
in the Cripple Gate district of London.
Involving a loss Of $3,750,000). the jury
to-day, a-per five hours deliberation,
found that the fire was not caused by
a gas explosion or by spontaneous COM
bustion but was the work of some per
son or persons unknown"
The foreman said the jury was unapi-
nous in the belief that the FIRE originated
on the premises of Waller and Brown.
He added that the jury was not salts
fed that the fire brigade was fully
equipped with steam fire engines and
was not unanimous in the opinion that
the water supply was efficient, and re-
commended that an engine with steam
continually up be always kept at the
Central City fire station.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
Craven Count.

Sir-I desire to withdraw suit en-
titled Elizabeth Abbott, next friend to
Thomas II. Abbott, etc, VS.. Robert Han
cock. Please act accordingly.
ELIZABETH ABBOTT,
Witness: Mamie i. Lumley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
--------'-7--- -
POPULIST CONFERENCE.

st. Louis, No, Jan. 12.The confer
ence called by the National organization
OF the Peoples party went into executive
session at Masonic Hall to-day with a
bout 80 prominent Populists present.
Most of those in attendance are known
as middle of the road Populists, very
few members of the National Executive
Committee Of the party who had been in
vited, lhaving appeared. The conference
will {tobably he in session two days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

The Denver people are discussing
George Fred Williams as Bryan's run
ming mate in 1900. Gov. Bob Taylor s
Tennessee friends think the accompani-
ment of his fiddle would insure success.
Mr.. Sewall seems not to be considered.
He is gentleman of character and
courage, ana his bearing in the last cam
paign was admirable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13
NO RETRACTION
EVERYBODY ASKS, WHY WAS THE SUIT
WITHDRAWN 2"
fx-Minister LumIy Given Credit for Conduct
ing The Negotiations What We're
The Terms?
(Newbern Journal.)

(Newbern Journal.)
The following is a copy of a notice
to the clerk of the Superior court yes
terday afternoon, Withdrawing the SUIT
against Robert Hancock by Elizabeth
Abbott
Mr.. w. II. Watson,
Clerk Superior Court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

The Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce sat down heavily on resolutions
endorsing the Hanna monetary side.
show to be held at Indianapolis shortly
The sugar-coated gold standard pill win
not deceive the people of North Caro-
lima, in town or country. They have
found the gold standard to be evil and
evil only and evil continually. They will
have none of it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

1t is now in order to promote Hancock.
The Governor might let him and Abbott
swap places,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

The remarks of Mr.. Chas. NJ. Busbee
at the Chamber of Commerce in favor
OF building up public sentiment in favor
of trading with some merchants ought
to be emphasized. With over 100000
being spent with merchants abroad that
qaught to go over the counters Of our
home merchants, it is easy to see one
reason why we are now moving forward
more prosperously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

Nadia. Jan. 12.-General Gonzalez
Munoz.l the new Captain Geenral of
Porto Rico, died Immediately after his
arrival .here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

The News and Observers telephones:
Editorial looms ............. 80
Business Office ................. 127
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

Griffith finally landed in the Hanna
camp. He and his wife raised great
row because Hanna offered money for
his vote. Their indignation was pro-
claimed from the house-top. Hanna
insulted them evidently by not offering
enough. Now that Griffith is safely
housed in the Hanna camp nobody ex-
poets him to suffer during the cold
weather. "And the jingle of the
guinea helps the hurt that honor feels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

The Washington Post puts Pritchard
down as favoring the annexation of
Hawaii and Butler as opposing it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-13

Entered at the postoffiee at Raleigh,
N. c., as second-class matter.
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.FIRsT OF AII-THB NEWS"
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The News : Observer.
BY

ORic: News and Observer Building,
fayetteville Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
The Reporter III Luck.

Mr.. Frank Symonds, whom the
reporter registers as one of his best
friends, has just returned from a
trip to Pixies Peak, Colorado
Springs, Manitou and other places
of interest. He has placed us un-
der obligations for gold mounted
rabbits foot and in presenting it,
gave us the following history of
the same. "The rabbit from which
this hind foot was taken, was killed
on Pixies Peak on the grave of
left handed, one eyed, huuch back,
bow legged negro and was mounted
by a red headed, freckled faced,
cross eyed man. / bought it from
a stammering, squint-eyed woman,
and l believe if you will carry it in
your left hind pocket of your trous-
ers you will have luck" We haye
the rabbit foot right there, Frank.
and should we become possessed Of
great riches, you can draw on us
for whatever you need, and your
checks will be honored.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
WE HOLD THEM NOW.
Possession is Said to be nine points
in Law, and We hold this as
to the Philippines,

Washington, August l9,-Shall
we return the Philippines to Spain2
Opinions differ as to the status of
the United States and Spain IN
reference to the territory captured
by Admiral Dewey and General
Merritt.
The weight of the authority seems
to be that the protocol signed prior
to the surrender of the Spanish
forces determines the character of
the question which will be brought
before the joint peace commission,
while good lawyers, congressman,
senators and other officers claim
that by the terms of the surrender
the absolute title to the property
passed. The town of Manila and
the island were yielded before the
news of the protocol reached the
combatants, and that they there
fore belong to this country to be
held or disposed of without taking
SPANS claims into account. The
only question they argue, left for
adjustment is whether peace shall
be temporary or permanent,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupiou oil is a double process re.
fined oil, non explosive and abso-
lutely safe, and cannot be equaled
for illumination. Inferior oil is Of
ten sold for EUPION. Ask for
Eupion and take no other. In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in a new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Eupion oil is for sale by
the following Texarkana mer-
chants;
w. E. Welcome, John p. Kline,
Gate City Gro'y Co, oT, p, BrOwner.
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, Inter- STAGE Drug Store
II. Brown, Hoffman HdW Co'
NJ. Kelley Mrs. e. L. Meeks
Williams & Williams A. L. Helmns
r. w. Dunn, H. e. Roach
Merriwether & Tavlor R A. Hardin,
w. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
Spanish Commissioners.

A cablegram from Madrid says
the Gems. Blauco, Castellanoes and
Leon and Admiral Manterola have
been appointed commissioners for
Cuba and Gems. Macias and Ortega
aud Admiral Yallariano for Porto
Rico. 1t is probable that Senior
Leon y Castillo, the Spanish Ambas.
sador to France, will preside at the
sessions of the Paris commission.
Senor Moret's candidature is made
impossible by the hostile attitude
of the press.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
What DR.. E. A. Salter Saws.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Gents: From my
personal knowledge, gained in OBJ
serving the effect of your Shiloh's
Cure in cases of advanced consump-
tion, / am prepared to say 1t is the
most remarkable remedy that has
eyer been brought to my attention.
1t has certainly saved many from
consumption. Sold by Smith Drug
Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions Of mothers for their
children while teething, with per-
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, anays all pain
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhna. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask fol
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, anG
take no other kind. S-5-93-lY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21

The dishonest man may grow
rich IN this world, but he will have
very little to brag about in the
next and he is generally detested in
this world also. All men respect, if
not admire, the honest man who
pays his debts.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21
Sl4. 30 to Omaha and Return.

On August IS, the Texarkana
and Fort Smith Rai!wag will sell
tickets from Texarkana to Omaha
and return at rate of $l4,3O. ac-
count of Texas day at the Omaha
Exposition. Tickets will be limited
for rthe return trip until August
Goth, D. b. oAlNl,
Ticket Agent,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21

Mr.. A. G, Wolfe, Of Dundee, Mo-
who travels for Mansur " Tibbetts,
implement Co., Of ST. Louis, gives
travelling men and travellers Ia gen
eral, some good advice, Being a
Knight of the Grip" he says, II
have for the past three years, made
Il a rule to keep myself supplied
with Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, and haye
found numerous occasions to test
IFS merits, not only on myself, but
on others as well, ! can truly say
That / never, In a single instance,
nave known II to fail ] consider it
one of the best remedies travellers
can carry and could relate many IL
stances where have used the rem
edy ON skeptics, much to their sur
nrise aud relief ] hope every tray,
elinC man in the United States VIII
carry a bottle of this remedy IN his
griph For sale by Smith Drug oo'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-21

We have received 3 car loads
of buggieS, ,surreys, phaetOns and
wagons. Come and see and price
our stOck-gOing like hot cakes.
We can duplicate any price.
Observation-Disclosures co