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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-06

the announcement that the Beers nave oCcupIeu
Laing's Mex was printed a dispatch from Pre-
toria stating that the Transvaal Government
has issued strict iniunctions to the command
ants that British territory must not be invaded
and that Commandant General Joubert has Is
sued a proclamation threatening TO shoot any
man who crosses the border.
Scarcely had tho advocates Of peace exchanged
congratulations over the announcement from
Pretoria that J. II. Hofmeyr. the Afrlkander
leader and W. ?. schreiner. the Cape Premier.
had undertaken A Joint semi official peace mis-
sion, and hal actually started for Pretoria.
where they ought 70 have arrived last evening,
when later dispatches from the Transvaal capt.
tai declared that the Boer Government knew
nothing Of this alleged mission and that. In any
event nothing could preserve peace but the
withdrawal Of the British demands There is
not tot Of evidence going 10 show that the
burghers contemplate receding
A dispatch from Johannesburg says
AS natural result Of the panic, there is con-
siderable lawessness The regular distribution
Of letters has ceased The Government has
Communicated all dynamite and cyanide SUD
plies. which have been removed and placed IN
der strict guard at various depots strong
guard has been stationed ct the reservoir 70
prevent tamperng with the water"
Advces from Bloemfontai1. capital OF the
Orange Free state. say that the town presents
a most animated appearance. Armed burghers
80 about everywhere. although the Government
stir processes hopes Of peace.
An unconhrmed report says that martial law
has been proclaimed in the TransvaaL
LIEUT. CHURCHILL TO WELD A PEN
London Oct. 5-Ileutenant Winston Leonard
Spencer Churchill son Of the late Lord Randolph
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GEORGE W. WOODWARD.
City Clerk.

a wcll-known and popular citizen OF
Durham is the gentleman whose name
captions this article, and who is the able
and efficient clerk to the board of alder
men. Mr.. Woodward was born at Fay
etteviIle. this State. June II, 1915. His
education was received by attendance at
Donaldson Academy and subsequently at
Trinity College, which he attended until
June. 1863. when he left and rendered
his services TO the Confederacy as mes
senger in the ordnance department, sery-
ing until March, 1864, when he entered
Company Il, of the Fifty-hrst North
Carolina Regiment, Clingmanfs brigade,
as Il private. and was later made SER
gcant major Of The regiment lie did
valiant service for the cause Of the
South, and was in several of the hottest
fights, and on May 20, 1864, received Il
severe wound. which has ever been a
reminder of the lost cause.
After the war he returned to his native
county and became engaged as book,
keeper in Fayetteville For the past
twenty years he has been resident of
Durham, and has served as city clerk
since May. 1881. and his successive re-
elections are ample proof Of his efficiency
without any commentator from US.
He is married, has six children. and
is a faithful member of Trinity Metho,
dist Church.
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FACTORY AMERICA TOBACCO COMPANY.
COLE AND HOLIDAY.

University and College Photographers.
These gentlemen are artists whom
even their competitors admit to be
the best positionists in the State; whose
pictures have a merit of intrinsic, arts
tic value, and whose work is constant III
one purposethe standard of excellence.
Their studio on Main street is model,
its equipment superb, and in fact one Of
the hest equipped in the State. The in
dividual members Of the firm, Messrs. \.
W. Cole and W. Holiday, are gentlemen
whose genius is unquestioned. The
former gentleman has had an experience
of twelve years, the latter five Mr..
Cole has recently been elected President
Of the Photographers Association Of
Virginia and North Carolina. an honor
to be mighty appreciated. Their long
practical experience in taking the
shadow ere the substance fades is an
absolute guarantee Of all work.
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MR.. mi. E M'COWN.

pendence. Our subject WAS born III Al-
gust, 1910, and received his education al
the public schools. He first began the
battle of life as Il mechanic, he having
Inherited his skill from his ancestors,
who were some of the most noted me
clfanics of their day. Mr.. McCown sub
sepuently became engaged in the stock
business, ut which he has continued to
the present time, and is numbered among
the most successful men engaged in that
business in Durham county. For two
years our subject had charge OF the fiji
nous Occoneechee farm, the property Of
Colonel Julian s. Carr. Mr. McCown
is Mt the present conducting a general
livery. feed. sale and exchange stable on
Parish street, where he has the very
best Of stock, buggies, vehicles, etc. lie
has always been a Democrat Of the
truest kind. but has never sought poilti-
cal preferincnt. He was elected mayor
of Durham two years ago, and has matte
an excellent record in his official tapa-
city. so much 50 that his re-elcctirn IL
the present year was a guaranteed rs.
sui9ty long before the election took. place.
He is a member of the Is. Of l.. and
is one of the charter members OF that or
ganization in Durham. In conclusion
we might add that he is Il man Of eN-
telsive and intelligent grasp OF financial
matters in his commercial ventures and
investments he has been most successful,
and after adding his talents and capital
to Durham. with his genial and coiirte-
Gus manner he soon elideared himself to
tile people. among whom he holds a high
and respected place.
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to none in the State, and as a conse-
duence ii enjoys Il large, steady and at
ways increasing trade. The business
was established by its enterprising own
er ten years ago, who, in january, 1891
began business at his present place,
where he conducts the palace Saloon,
and upon Il plan which is indeed TO him
and to the city Il great credit. Inc
Palace Saloon is Il double ONE, and one
department is for the white customers,
whl.e the other is for the colored. both
being fitted up in frst-class and com.
Portable manner The bar, which at all
times is neat and clean, is elegantly fitted
up while fine line of pure wines, whis-
kies. brandies, tobaccoes, cigars, etc, is
carried, and the large trade enjoyed en-
ables him to keep a fresh stock of goods
ON hand all the time.
Mr.. Scoggins gives the place his per-
sonal supervision and part of the time
is attendant at the bar, he being an
expert in putting up all SORTS of drinks,
while his assistants who attend the bar
are long and practical experienced men
who understand and are thoroughly ac-
quaiilted with the makeup of the latest
and finest drinks and which are served
to perfection Mt the Palace Saloon.
Mr.. Scoggins was born and reared in
Orange county. and received his educa-
ton by attendance at the schools of that
section. He first began the battle of life
as tiller of the soil at which he con,
tinued for several years, when subse-
quently after spending several years in
the various cities of the country he made
his advent into Durham, wher he has
since continued to live with his good
wife and family, where he enjoys the
comforts of happy and contented home,
being numbered among the most respect
ed and enterprising citizens of the place
Mr. Scoggins is First VicePresident
of the Liquor Dealers Association of
the State, and conducting his establish
ment in strictly tirst-class manner well
merits his large trade and the important
place he has attained i'm the Association
and among the people of Durham, the
fastest growing town in the State OF
North Carolina.
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G. G.. TAYLOR,
Manufacturer of Tin and Sheet-lron
Ware

Ware.
This popular establishment ranks
among the heading and reliable firms
dealing in their line of goods in the city.
No house in any line of trade offers any
SUPERIOR inducements to the pur-
chaser. and no establishment rs more
widely recognized. Its popularity IS due
to the liberal policy and prompt business
habits of the proprietor, and the courte-
Gus and cordial manner with which every
one visiting his place is treated, and the
choice and complete assortment of tin
and sheet-iron. ware, cooking and heat
ing stoves ,hollow-ware, etc. from winch
the purchaser has to select as well as
the low and liberal terms offered. Mr..
Taylor established the present business
at Durham in 1878, he having previously
been engaged III the same business in
Hillsboro He makes Il speciality of the
ttin lining Of cases for the American To-
bacco Company. and the Blackwell Dur
ham Tobacco Company, which they use
for the export of their goods to foreign
countries. He does a general manufac-
ture of tin and sheet iron work and
gives employment to some ten to fifteen
men. The business is located at 10
hast Main street, where he does a large
and successful business. Mr.. Taylor
stands high in the community in every
respect and is too well known to need
any further notice, as his merits speak
for themselves.
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II. II. MARKHAM & CO.,
Merchants.

Merchants.
This establishment is probably one of
the oldest of the town, as the date of its
inception was about Il quarter of a cen
tury ago. under the name of j. l.. Mark
ham, and after various SUGGESTIONS be-
came known recently under its present
name.
The building which is one Of the larg
est of the town, and is located on the
corner of Main and Mangum streets,
and the interior of which is well-filed
with stock that would do credit to any
Of our larger cities.
The stock consists of general mer-
chandise line, agricultural implements,
etc.
The trade is very large, and is not
local by any means. but extends through
out this and adjoining counties, and the
reason of this is the people know that
for Il house to stand as long as this one.
must be one of honesty and fair-deal
ings.
The personnel of the firm consists OF
Mr.. III. H. Markham and Mr. NJ. IT,
Markham, two of our best known citi-
zens who are natives of the county by
birth and by preference as well, and
they have great circle of friends who
wish them Il long and prosperous career.
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YOUNG & STONE.

This business was originally founded
by Messrs. Wyatt Il Young, January,
1896, and became known under its pres
ent name December, 1898, The plant
is situated ON the north side of the s. A.
L. and Southern Railroad tracks, in
East Durham, and covers an acre OF
ground. They have a modernly equip
ped mill and manufacture dressed lum-
her. ceiling. flooring, siding and mould
ing. Twelve people are given employ
ment. Their goods are not only sold To-
cally. but shipments are made to various
points in the State. Also deal in sash,
doors, blinds, hard and soft coal and
wood Mr. w. u. Young is a native Of
Wake county, this State. He taught
school three years in Wake and seven IN
Durham Mr. w. o. Stone is also
native of Wake county, and has resided
in Durham twelve years. Both gentle
men are wide-awake progressive men.
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These works are situated one half q
mile west Of the main city Of Durham,
sn ground covering some nine acres.
The equipment is absolutely perfect
These yards have capacity Of some
25G00 brick per diem. This product not
only has large local consumption, but
is eagerly sought throughout the State
and shipments are made to various parts.
Wherever these brick have been used.
general satisfaction has been given. All
orders receive prompt and careful atten-
ton and are delivered expeditiously.
II. b. Fitzgerald made his advent in
to Durham shortly after the war and
has resided and conducted his business
here since that date. Naturally the in
ception was small, but as the fame Of the
product became spread about the in
creased demand necessitated an increas-
ed plant and each cycle added greater
reputation TO the preceding one. In the
language OF Il man who has used Fitz-
gerald's bricks. y have always found
that they came fully up TO the standard
and meet all requirements Hence II
i no longer a matter Of wonderment
that the product of this plant has such
demand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
vICKERs & HEWITT,


tIIbttiSs
| take pleasure III chronicling few
lines rektive to the business and success
&c these two wel-known young gentle
men. who ~ their acunen have succeed
ed in establishing Il nice and growing
business at their place. which is located
on the corner Of Main and Church
streets, and where will be found choice
and select line Of heavy and fancy gro
ceries feedstuffs. etc. The present firm
has been in successful operation SAGE
November Of 1888, when en- that date
il succeeded TO Holder Il Couch The
present propiset9rs have bought new
goods and had everything nicely ar
ranged, so that the store has quite Il
neat and attractive appearance.
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moved to Orange county, where Our
subject was reared. In 1882 Mr.
Woodall made his advent into Durham,
where he became engaged in the prose
cution of his trade which was that of a
carpenter. One year later, which was
on December 80 1883, he entered the
employment of the city as an assistant
police officer. and on March H. 1888, he
was made chief of that body, III which
capacity he has served by successive
elections and appointments up to the
present time, with the exception of one
year, which was from May, 1894, to
1895. As the chief officer of the police
department he has made am. excellent
record. aud in 1883 made the notable
arrest Of Henry Rodgers, the famous
outlaw. Mr. Wo0dall is a true blue
Democrat, and in the secret realm he is
i member Of the Masonic order, *. of
T.. Odd Fellows. A. O. u. W., and the
Junior order United Mechanics.
He is also captain of the Durham
Light infantry he having entered the
military service as Il private twelve years
ago. He is very popular among the
people of Durham, and is well-liked BY
all with whom he comes in contact.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. CAMERON.
lumber.

With the rapid growth that can be
readily seen on every side as one locks
over Durham. the lumber business Is one
Of great Importance, and among those
who are representative in their line and
who have wen place with those at the
top of the list for their excellent method
of doing business, / take great pleas
ure in mentioning the enc whose name
appears above.
The business at this place. which IS
a branch Of the manufacturing plant
located at Vass, in the comfy of Moore,
was established seven years ago, the
eff.ce being located Gil Main street riear
the public library, and under the able
and efficient management of Mr.. ID. b.
Cameron it has proven very successful.
They handle everything in the way Of
rot@a and dressed lumber. shingles,
doors. blinds, monldings etc.
They are prepared to furnish any Of
these at the very shortest notice, aud all
building material they handle will be
found to be strictly first-class in every
respect.
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ore especially which is not only credit
10 Durham but the State Of North Tar
olina rs well.
Mr.. Yearly. although i young man u
wears. II strictly self-made man, 1na
has made himself 50 by his nntiring all-
ergy and everlasting push, hustle and en-
terrrise which know no snsh Wofd IL
fail.
He was born in Raleigh and received
his education at the schools Of that
PLACE. The principal part OF ms lie
has been spent in the drug business,
which makes him thorough, practlaal
man in his line. After having been coll
rected with DR. A. g. Carr, Of Durham
ii tho business for il number pf years, D
established for himself his present busl-
ress. the INCEPTION of which Was hili
wears ago. The business is locatci II
c1,e Of the most desirable parts OF The
town. helm. at No. 123 T.. Main stIeet.
The building which is .,2x125 feet III
dimensions. ii replete in every respect.
The stock which is conceded BY all 70
le one Of the largest, most varied and
cpmnlete stocks Of the State,
embraces pure, fresh medicines
and drugs, proprietary remedies,
chemicals, extracts, etc; also an
excellent assortment Of perfumely. toilet
articles novelties and fancy sundries.
The prescription department. which y
one Of the m0st important aud special
features Of the business, is in charge OF
thoroughly competent men.
Mr.. Yearly has number of propr.e-
tary remedies. among which we mention
..Yearbys Cholera Cure Yearly $
Sarsaparilla,' "Yearby's Chill Tonic
and others.
The store rs also supplied with hand
some soda fountain. where headquarters
for all kinds Of cold summer drinks IS
maintained.
The trade enjoyed is very larg indeed
aud IL not local but extends throughout
this and adjoining counties. a branch
store is also maintained at Chapel I'LL
and IS one Of the best Of that locality.
Mr.. Yearly personally is gentleman,
whose friends are legion. He is Chan.
eelIor Commander Of the local lodse IL.
Of r.. d member Of the Royal Arcaaun,
American Mechanics, and was elected
president of the State pharmaceutical
Association. being elected at its meet
ING OF May. 1898, in Charlotte. Your
many friends. Mr.. Yearly, only hope and
wish that your future may be still
brighter than your past.
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Proprietorof One of Durham S
Leading establishments.
And Gentleman Who Has Climbed the Lad


The responsibility, technical accuracy
and eternal vigilance exercised by the
pharmacist, are such as are deem
ed Indispensable i'll any other calling or
profession, and therefore il IS that c'hl-
paratiyely few ever succeed III attain
ing ensinence in pharmacy. And y max
ing review Of all of the leading bust
ness ENTERPRISES OF yariuHs characters
of the State, it is with pleasure that |
chronicle few paragraphs IN regard 10
an establishment Of as much interest TO
the public as IS the drug business aud OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Il. 7. H'oWERToN & son
Undertakers and Embalmers.

For period of quarter of Il CEN
fury has this well known gentleman been
engaged in the undertaking business, his
son having become IL member of the
firm three years ago. Their establish
ment is replete with a large and hand
some line Of collins and Baskets, burial
robes and in fact everything pertaining
To the business. Both gentlemen are
graduates of an embalming school and
are considered as experts in their line.
Messrs. Howerton and Son are always
ready to answer any call that may be
made upon them and are prepared to
take charge of the dead, make all ar
rangements for the proper interment
md in fact conduct the entire ceremony
in decorous manner.
Their places Of business are situated
upon both Main and also Mangum
streets. All calls receive prompt atten-
ton
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Durham's Leading Saloon,
Under the ProprietorShip of
F A. SCOGGINS,
A Gentleman Who Conducts the Most Orderly
Place Of that Kind in North Carolina,

In all OF our prominent towns ami
cities there are always firms or individu-
ais whose energies and business abilities
qualify them for leaders in business pur-
suits, or in whatever occupation they are
engaged they will be found to excel an
excellence Of stock and in ability to meet
the requirements of their trade. These
remarks are directly applicable to Mr.
L. II. Scoggins, who conducts the Palace
Saloon of Durham, and which establish
ment for excellence of its stock and man
ner in which it is conducted ranks second
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A DYEING COMPANY.

n D4E1NG NSydI-A4N J..
For they dye" to live and live to die
Their patrons wants they crafty
4 business they make of ''dyeing too,
Ii you won't die they'll dye for you.
But while you live on them please call,
They can do "dycing" for You all.
Send your cotton, yarns and hosiery TOO.
they ii dye" them black or in colors for
you;
A speciality they make of a black that is
On skein ana webbing that is dyed" to
last.
They'll take your clothes and clean them
well,
From goods that are new you cannot tell.
The Durham Dyeing Co. by all are
Known,
As "dyers' great in the State they have
grown,
No better work, none other can do,
So let them do the 'dyeing" for You.
And when the time comes for you to
dye"
Drop them a card and they will reply.
The Durham Dyeing Company was es-
ta1.lshed at Durham III 1897 by Rudolph
Kueffner, who gives every detail Of the
business his personal attention, and hay
ing had a number Of years experience
ut the business ii makes him thoroughly
competent He has had Fifteen years
experience i'll the dycing of hosiery, etc,
anu was previous TO coming to Durham
for seven years superintendent of the
Gcrmana Dye Works, of Philadelphia,
and five years with the Frankford Dye
Works of Frankfort, Philadelphia.
The Durham Dyeing Company occupy
ample and commodious quarters at Ill
Green street, where, in the large building
70xt10s feet III dimensions. they have all
the late and most improved maohinery
for the successful conduct OF the bust
ness.
They do all kinds of dyeing Of tans aud
fancy col0rS ON cotton yarns and hosiery,
an absolutely fast black on skein, wel,-
b.ng and hosiery 4 speciality. They also
put Il Isle thread finish on ordinary cot
ton. and dye clothes. etc
They have been very successful end
have quite an extensive trade which
comes from different States. namely:
irginia, the two Carolinas. Georgia aud
Tennessee And in conclusion we may
say that Durham is to be congratulated
upon securing an establishment, the mag
nitude of whose business is SO extensive
and the operation of which has been
such Il success.
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NJ {. M'COWN
Durham's Popular, Efficient
and Ever Faithful
MAYOR,
Who is Native Of The Section, and is Now
Serving His Third Year as Chief
Executive.

Among those men who give weight
and solidity to the city Of Durhanl is
the well-known and highly respected citi-
zen. business man and honorable mayor
OF the town, and whose name captions
this article. He was born in Orange
county, six miles from Durham, and
springs from enc of the oldest and most
distinguished families of the State, being
Il great, great grandson of William Me-
Cahe, who was brother of John Me-
Cabe, and both of whom were signers
of the Mecklenburg Declaration of indie
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w. SHELBURN,
Photographer.

IUOIUSFdpHtT.
Photography is branch of the arts
in which great progress has been made
in the past quarter of a. century
A prominent and popular local repre-
sentative of this department of industry
is Mr. w. Shelburn, whose well-appoint-
ed and neatly fitted up apartments are
desirably located ON the Main street,
over Thomas & Campbell's furniture
store. Here he has every facility for the
successful prosecution of all kinds Of
work of this character, and is supplied
with the latest and most improved pho
Geographic appliances. He has had
thirty five years experience in the bust
ness, which is alone proof that he is
thoroughly competent.
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A Terror to Evil Doors in His
Official Capacity as
s.=s CHIEF OF POLICE
A North CaroIinian by Birth and by Prefer
ence. Captain Of the Durham Light
Infantry.

One of the most important places con
nected with the city government is that
OF the chief of police; it is one which
requires a man possessed of firmness,
vigilance and utter fearlessness, and just
such a man is the one whose name cap
tons this article, and who is the pres
ent incumbent of the office of chief OF
police for Durham. He is a thorough
North Carolinian by birth, having been
born at Elevation, Johnson county, ON
August 10, 1860 During the civil war
his father died, and in 1861 his mother