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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
SUPREME COURT.

Cases from Second district:
State VS.. Shields: dismissed under rule
in State VS.. Ray at last term.
State VS.. Anderson: argued by A. F..
Andrews for State, Bridgers, by brief,
for defendant.
Statea VS.. Woodland; argued by An
drews, +. ID. Winston, r. h. PEBBLES for
State, w. NJ. Bond, by brief, for defend
ant.
Johnston VS.. Williams; argued by Mac
Rae & Day for plaintiff, Pittman and
Kerr for defendant Judge Montgomery
did not sit on the hearing of this casel.
Gatling VS.. Mitchell; motion to affirm
judgment.
Bats VS.. Station; argued by Gillian for
plaintiff, Conner for defendant.
Electric Co. VS.. Williams; submitted
ON briefs by G. Il. Thomas for plain
tiff, Guion and Clark for defendant.
Allison VS.. Maddrey; dismissed.
Fender VS.. Mallett; argued by Gillian
and Jacob Bath for plaintiff, Fountain
for defendant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
CAN'T BE A REGISTRAR.
One of the Workhouse Gang Who is
Certainly "Onqualiiied'' to Act.


Ther was a hot time on the Bowery
Monday night. Bette Gill, strappng
Young colored woman, got drunk and
thrashed the whole Hall family, and for
This performance she is now serving
thirty DAYS on the county roads.
1t all happened this way, as told by
those who were in the thick Of the battle:
Malinda Hall has two grandchildren
ot her house. Bette Gill 'scused 'em or
sassin' her and axed old lady Malindy
70 whip them" Malindy's assent to this
course was couched in language ambigu-
Gus enough to have considerable doubt
rs to the final accomplishment of the
end requested. ThereupOn Bette re-
marked she'd take the law into her own
hands and do the thrashing herself. Ma
Indy of course, resented any suglcs-
ton along this line with the response
that she was a true and lawful tusto-
dian of the offspring committed to per
Keeping and such castigation as they
deserved she would mete out this with
her own hand. Other than this she de-
clared they would never suffer.
Bette. who was drunk, decided that
the best way to disprove such argument
was by doing the deed in question. SO
She proceeded to fog the grandchildren.
mo quicker'n she had said a witness,
"the old lady Malindy lit on her like a
duck on June-bug. And Malindy's
daughter Aggie, too, jined in, and there
they had 1.-TWO chi'en and three wo-
men. an SIGH a mess you never seed.
When dey come out Malindy was naked
as a bear and Aggie wont much better"
In addition to this Malindy's body bore
evidence Of the combat in the form of
various and sundry bites, scratches and
bruises administered by Bette. Besides
this Bette had cast certain imputations
on the origin and occupation of Malindy.
during the melee. These Malindy re-
scented with scorn and strong declara-
tons on the stand.
Il dare anybody to bring anything
against me, 'cept dat | sometimes take
a dram" she said.
Mayor-"Well, that's pretty candid,
old woman Your candor suggests that
it is just possible that you, though Il
woman, might be induced to tell your
age"
Law, man. / don't know. / come
here way yonder fore de surrender"
Anyway, you are too old to stand
much beating or much liquor. Besides,
Bette, this is very grave offense of
beating this old lady and removing from
her person all habiliments in the pres.
ence of these two gentlemen of color,
Mr.. Pratt and Mr.. Lee. I'll have to
send you to the roads for thirty days
Can you writer
mo. sir"
Il thought if you could you might get
to be a registrar like the rest of the
workhouse gang. You'd make a good
assistant to Mr. Chamblee. OF course,
though. if you can't write it would be
difficult"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
MUSICALE AT THE MARLBOROUGH

A most charming musicale was given
ut the Marlborough House last night I'M
der the auspices Of the Ministering Circle
Of Kings Daughters. 1t was well at
tended and the music was all of a very
high order. The program was as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Will Jones-Piano Solo.
Miss Mamie Sims Vocal Solo.
Miss Florence Boylan- Violin Sblo.
Miss Mamie Jones-Vocal Solo.
Miss Agnes Recitation.
Miss Minnie Fitch Tucker Vocal
Solo.
DR.. Hubert Royster-V Vocal Solo.
Miss Mary Turner-Vocal Solo.
Pattie Carroll Recitation.
Gertrude Bush Vocal Solo.
Ethel Norris Violin Solo.
Misses Simpson and Mackay- Duet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
a SKELETON AS PEACE oFFIcER

A colored damsel resident in East Raj
eigh, Mary Lane, was on trial for fight
ing her man. Zeddie Miller, and Lilly
Wilson, white woman who lives next
to Mary, was on the stand.
The Mayor Amt there bad feeling
between you and Nary
Lilly Wilson-"No She cussed me.
but / didn't say marry word cause
there was corpse cross the street"
Mayor-"Ah, that was it, was it?
That being so, it wouldn't be Il bad idea
to hang Il skeleton up over there to keep
you rowdy spirits down. Death is al
ways sad thing, but it seems to do
good sometimes, as it serves to remind
you of the miserable sort Of life you are
living"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Mr.. Walter j. Kingsley, business and
press representative of Cleveland's Min
stres, is at the Marlborough. He had the
town billed yesterday for his show here
on October 18th. 1t is Cleyeland's and
Wilson's MINISTRIES combined, and has
forty people in IT, 1t will appear ut
the Academy of Music next Tuesday.
There will be dog and pony show here
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1t
claims to have 200 dogs and ponies in
it.
The great Adam Forepaugh and Sells
Brothers shows billed to appear here the
last Of this month, are at Richmond to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
RAILROAD NOTES.

The death Of Mr.. r. A. Cole, travel
ling auditor, removes one Of the Sea-
board Air Lines most faithful and popU-
lar officials. 1t is not known who will
succeed him.
The work of Strengthening and short
ening the Atlantic Coast Line railroad
between Petersburg and Reams Sta
ton, in Dinwiddie county, is progressing
rapidly. Large forces of hands are em-
ployed, and the new line will be COM
pIeted at an early day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
A SOLDIERS FUNERAL.

Private McCracken, of Company b
lRutherfordtonl, Second North Carolina
Regiment, was buried yesterday in the
Federal cemetery. He died last We'd
nesday in camp here and his body was
turned over to Undertaken Brown to
prepare for burial. His people, who live
at Bonneville, Yancey county, were in
formed of his death, and asked to wire
instructions. But nothing has ever
been heard from them and so the body
was buried yesterday; having been care
fully embalmed it was still in excellent
state of preservation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
COLD WEATHER COMING soon.

Father Won Hermann, who makes
our weather, thinks cool weather will
set in within the next week. The tenn
perature for the past few days, he says,
has been unusually high for the time
Of year, and the weather most oppressive.
This he attributes to the fact that the
wind is from the east, laden with heat
and moisture from the ocean. Yesterday
was one of the worst days seen here in
a long time. The air was sitting. The
only thing to bring any relief TO suffering
humanity was the news that the tempera-
ture at Bismarck, North Dakota. was at
the freezing point and there was inches
of snow on the ground.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
A FINE HEALTH RECORD.
Nineteen Deaths and Twenty-one Births
During September.

Health Officer Sale reports deaths and
births for the month of September as
follows: Whole number of deaths, TO-
white, 6; colored, 13. OF this total, 10
were under five years of age. The re-
port shows a decrease of five deaths
over the report for the corresponding
month in 1897.
Mr. Sale says that the health of this
city has been something remarkable for
the past two years. He says that the
reports show that there have been very
few cases of typhoid fever reported, and
that there has been only three deaths
resulting from it during that time.
They were all colored. This is something
that no city the size of Raleigh can
boast Of
Births were reported as follows:
Whole number, 21-white, 10; colored,
II.
Mr.. Sale reports the sanitary condition
Of the city as good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
WILD GEESE GOING SOUTH.

Country people report an unfailins
sign. they say, of the coming of Master
Jack Frost and Col. Cold Wave. 1t
is the migration of wild geese from the
north to the south. When this begins
it is not long before Master Jack begins
to paint fantastic pictures on window
pane and gild housetop and fence rail
and parch up vegetation. Then comes
Col. Cold Wave, with biting wind ac-
compartment, and unpacks his icicles,
snow storms. boar frost, hail ana rain.
Two lines of wild geese are reported
as passing over on their southwark
journey Sunday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
SOME COMPARISONS.
The Second Regiments Record Bettel
Than the Fifth Maryland.

The Second Regiments Record Better
Than the Fifth Maryland.
Colonel Burgwyn has returned from a
short visit to Baltimore. 1t is the first
time he has been away from his regi-
ment since his appointment. He says
he saw some Of the Fifth Maryland regi-
ment while in Baltimore, and he found
that the unsanitary condition of its
camps had demoralized it to very
considerable extent. Twenty or twenty
five per cent Of the men it took away
did not return, being sick or on leave.
Over 1900 went away and only 800 or
900 returned. The death rate was large,
over twenty-five. Colonel Burgwyn then
compared the Second regiment with the
Fifth Maryland He says the former
improved in physical condition 10 to 10
per cent; that it left very few sick ON
its return to Raleigh; that only fifteen
men have died out of 1881. He says
that while at Washington last week, for
a few hours, he called at the War De
partment and paid his respects to Adju-
tant General Corbin, but did not say one
word about keeping the regiment in SER
vice Lieutenant Colonel Cowies mus
tered the regiment last Friday, and
since then, until Colonel Burgwyn's re-
turn, Captain Huske, of Comapny a.,
the senior captain, was in command.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
TRUSTEES on THE BowERY.

In the Mayors court yesterday the
fact was brought out, in the testimony
in larceny case, that the inmates Of
the work house still continue to come to
town at night, dressed in citizens clothes,
and have big time" Saturday night
there were two TRUSTEES IA white man
and a negro-in the house Of Il negro
woman OH the Bowery One Of them
remained there until o'clock Sunday
morning, then went back to the work
house. Great is the rule of fusion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
ADVERTISE THE STATE FAIR.

Here's an idea for Raleigh business
men. In advertising your business for
the next ten days advertise the State
Fair. a handsomely printed and neatly
folded card has just been issued bear.
ing these words: '"The Citizens Ma
tional Bank, with all the citizens of Raj
eigh, extends You cordial invitation
to the State Fair, October 1928, 1893.
When in the city. come to see us read
our papers use our office, and make it
your headquarters"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
MONEY FoR SOLDIERS HOME.

Certain inmates of the Soldiers Home
here have been collecting money for the
benefit of the Home and spending it for
whiskey. The authorities at the Home
give out this information and request
those who are so good as to contribute to
so worthy cause to send their contribu-
TOMS only to Mr.. w. G. Stronach. presi-
dent, or Capt. Il. II. Brooks, superin-
tendent of the Home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
MAY PARDON TOM ROBERTSON.

The friends of Tom Robertson, the
white man convicted Of seduction a
year ago and sent to the roads for five
years, still entertain hopes of getting
him pardoned. His family keep attor-
neys employed for the purpose Of iecur-
ing pardon and it is said they've about
persuaded the Governor to turn the Sc
Queer loose.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The commissioners Of Wake county
met yesterday for a short while.
Friday of fair week. October 9th,
was set for hearing the Raleigh and Gas
ton Railroad tax suit.
1t was resolved to repair the sidewalk
on Salisbury street, between Martin and
Dayie.
Supt Rays report showed warrants.
$500; warrants to balance, $o20.97; to-
tai, $72097.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
MERCHANDISING.

The following wedding invitation has
been issued:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Manning invite you
to be present at the marriage of their
daughter, Louise Hall, to Mr.. William
Robert Webb, Jr., Wednesday afternoon.
October. the nineteenth, eighteen hundred
and ninety-eight, at three o'clo X. Chapel
Of the Cross, Chapel Hill, North Caro-
lima"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
WANTED.

, Wanted by Baltimore Wholesale
Dry Goods and Notion House, expert
enced travellers and statesmen for East
ern North Carolina, Western North Caro-
lima and Northwestern South Carolina.
Only those with established trade, and
can come we'll recommended, need ap-
ply. Address, Dry Goods, care Mil
bourne Advertising Agency, Baltimore
Md. 9-17-1 M
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
THEY'VE MADE FRIENDS.

The sudden intimacy between Carl
Duncan, the red-legged grasshopper. and
Governor Russell is exciting much com
ment among Republican politicians.
Only Il few weeks ago the revenuer
couldn't say hard things enough about
His Exceency. Now no one can say
so many good ones. Why this sudden
conversion, Carl? Maybe time will
show.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
DEATH OF MR.. r.. A. COLE.

Mr. Il. A. Cole, travelling auditor for
the Seaboard Air Line, died yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at his home in
Cary, after a long illness Of typhoid
fever. Mr.. Cole was one of the best and
most popular officials of the Seaboard.
He was the son of Mr.. Levy Cole and
the grandson of Capt. John X. Guess.
He was 81 years old The funeral will
be held at Cary TODAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
KITcH1N AND BROOKS.
The Indications All Point to Their Elec-
ton in the Fifth District.

Mr.. A. L. Brooks, the Democratic nom.
inee for solicitor in the Fifth district,
was in Raleigh yesterday, returning from
Chatham county where he made a speech
at the county convention. MIR. Brooks
reports improved prospects for the De-
mocracy in every county in the district,
and says that men who know most about
the political situation think that Kitch-
ms majority will exceed 1000. He
is making a splendid canvass and win
ming votes daily.
Mr.. Brooks has found unexpected en-
enlargement in his canvass from all
portions of his district, and believes
that all signs point to his election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure. !"
1t is n great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. IL you want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by Heartt & TIeartt, druggists, Raleigh,
NC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Man of some capital to handle our
paint products in Raleigh. VIII pay sal
airy to party who can sell the goods
Prices to meet competition. Address,
Consolidated, 16 w. Market St., Indian
apolis. Ind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

FOR SALE OR CHARTER-A bar
gain. Handsome passenger propeller, in
every way first class. Fully equipped.
Licensed 175. Address, Steamboat Co.,
New Brunswick, n. J.
10-2-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
GOOD NOMINEES IN HYDE.
Col. Lucas Says that The Democrats
Have Named Winning Ticket.

Col w. H. Lucas, speaking Of the
county ticket nominated in Hyde county,
said:
''The nominee for the House. Mr.. c.
W. Davis, of Engelhard, is splendid
young man. He is a farmer and II
good one The people, regardless of par
ty, have the utmost confidence i1 him.
Two years ago he was our nominee and
was defeated by only six votes. This
year he will be elected by good ma
iority. The entire ticket is composed or
men who will fill the offices with credit
to themselves and to the good of all
the people,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
Business Notices.

The ladies are invited to call Thursday
and Friday of this week to see the fail
and winter millinery at Madame Bees
sons. French novelties in the latest de-
signs will be shown, and every one may
expect to be suited. All are cordially in
vited. lost.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A good paying Hotel property. Terms
easy. For further particulars, address
Il. w. Lassiter, Oxford, N. G. oct13m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

1t is not chance, but merit, that has
placed
ROYSTER'S CANDY
on so firm a basis OF public confidence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
FOR SALE.

Black pony, four years old. Apply to
]. l.. Allen, Forestville, n. G.
1925
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

WANTED Competent printer wants
position on daily or weekly paper. "A."
Carthage, N. q.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05

Nature has demonstrated that only the
fit survive. Our thirty years. OK sue
cessfuI business prove that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival of the fittest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-05
OLD-FASHIONED
BLUE CASTLE SOAP

We have it as the extremely low
price Of % cents a bar nearly 214
pounds. This makes the cheapest
and best Bath Soap ever offered.
As a Stable Soap it is unequalled.
We have also the Red and White
CASTLE, and the various perfumed
soaps from 5 to 80 cents cake.
HENRY T. HICKS,
Prescription Druggist.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-13

DO You know that we sell tho host Iiro
insurance Policy to be bought any
whcre2
we represent the Union Central
Mhicn Is absolutely the best company
Whlch writes business in this section.
our twenty Payment Life Policy
cannot be enualled by any contract Of
,ered by any other company. while our
i i KATE Endowment policies are the
cheapest and best endowment insur-
ance written.
'hcSe you pay ordinary life rates
am ger an endowment contract
You will lose money If YOU insure be-
fore seeing us.
we also sell the very best Fire and
Accident Insurance
WOODWARD &: ELAN
No. Main street.
Suffolk, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-13
CHRIS BEHIND THE RARS
b"scbaii Mngnatc Locked up as sc-
curity for II Jud.mcnt

I'ittshurg,. Pa, Feb. 12-'rhis evening
chris Won der Abe. the ST. Louis baseball
maEnnte,, was placed behind the bars in
me Allegheny county Jail to await the ar
rival OF money TO pay the Baldwin indy
ment. Although Won der Abe has bccn
In the custody Of Sheriff Terry since YES
lerday, actual imprisonment was not de-
cided upon by that officer until late This
evening. when. 1t was evident the money
Monday.
The baseball mans local attorney SAYS
me Judgment, costs and interest will no
satisfied OH Monday, but he cxpccts r. re re
i,Iss to pay the bin Of $9l!,25 for kidnap-
tends. II Won der Ahcs rclcasc from iail
Is denied after the original Judgment and
legal battle here.
When the time came Chris submitted 10
Imprisonment with n good grace and
walked jauntiiy to his cell. after having
turned over to the warden his diamonds
and other valuabIes. as required by prison
rules. 1t Is stated that soon after being
locked up Won der Abe became sick and
q physician had TO he summoned but his
illness Is not thought to be serious.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-13
1sAlLED FOR $500.

The county Jail room was crowded
yesterday morning With colored people.
who came In from Bnti's Road District
ITO attend the trial of Thbe Happier and
stephen Woodhouse, who are charged
with stealing chickens Happier was rep
resented by Captain John w. Happer,
but Woodhouse had no counsel Mr..
John G. Tilton conducted the prosecu-
ton. The prisoner waived an exami-
nation and was sent on to the County
Court. WoOdhouse was unable to give
bond. but Happier found no trouble in
giving bail. Twcnty-seven offers by
colored people being nude the court
'bailed him in the sum Of $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-13
NEWPORT NEWS.

face for Judgeship-Iron Works
Leased1WYanoke to Be Blown Up
newport News, Va. Feb. 12.-(Spe-
clal)-The Circuit Judgeshfp Of this
Judicial circuit, vacant since the recenS
demise Of Hon. Benjamin II. Gunter. is
sought for by several aspirants, but
well informed circles claim that pnacti-
'cally speaking, there are but two can
didates In the race. City Sergeant e..
w. M!lstead returned from Richmond
yesterday. where he was enabled to
study the moves on the Judicial chess
board. Mr.. Milstead says the two gem
tiemen In the race are Senator H. M.
Barnes and Judge Blackstone, OF Ac-
comac county. Hon. T. T. Powell is
championlng the cause of State Senator
Barnes with, 1t is thought, a great
chance Of winning; while Clerk of
Courts d. G. Smith is at Richmond
working IN the interest of Judge Black
stone.
The Warwick Iron Works, generally
known a. the Hillycr Foundry, has been
leased by the T"hompson-Chapman Co.,
Oh New York. gentlemen formerly con-
nected with the International Naviga-
ton Company Besides a. number of
large contracts for refrIgcrating engines
Tor Southern ice factories, It in under
stood mat this concern will solicit ma
iiic engineering work.
charter was granted this week to
me Columbia Investment Association,
OF Nnwport News. The incorpora tors
are among the most prominent colored
men Of this city. The objects OF the
corporation Is to acquire, hold and dis
pose of real estate.
"A movement is on foot to establish n
coiored trade school here i'm the near
future. The promoters of this scheme
have communicated with Mr.. C. p. Hun
tington for the purpose Of soliciting aid
ana nave received, it is understood, a
favorable reply.
The parties who have In charge the
removal of the Wyanoke from the chan
mel OF the James in front of this city
began laying wires to the wreck, which
VIII be used to discharge the dynamite
when time is ripe for blowing up the
old ship
Mr.. Har'y w. Barnes, assistant post
master here. Is extremely ILL., Mr..
Barnes has been confined to his room
FOR some days but was taken alarm
inEly i'll last Thursday.
Mr.. John Ludlow, father-in-law of Mr.
Fred Reed, died at the residence of the
latter yesterday. The nterment of de-
ceased will take place at Greenlawn
Cemetery Sunday at 2:30 p. M
POLICE COURT.
Tim Garland. disorderly; fined So and
costs.
Frank Nelson. colored, disorderly;
fined So and costs.
X. Dove, disorderly; dismissed.
j. "A. Vanderslice, nuisance; dismissed.
ii. Garter, colored, board warrant;
dismissed.
Il. Scott, violating city ordinance; 81
and costs.
Fred Riddle. NJ. ]. Collier, colored;
John Dodd and John Doody, drunks:
each fined 50 and costs.
Two we'll known gentlemen, Mr.. Geo.
Fltchett and Mr.. ]. l.. Sibley, engaged
IN a fisticuff this afternoon and the
former was taken to the station house,
where he was admitted to bail for his
appearance.