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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24


thousand dollars; average deposits, one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars;
surplus. twelve thousand dollars and
undivided profits, eight thousand dol
lars.
The bank is most conveniently located
on Nash street right in the heart Of the
business center of the city The inte-
rior arrangements are all that could he
desired, the fixtures being modern and
up-to-date. The large vault is absolutely
fire proof, within which is fine burglar
proof safe The policy of the bank has
always been liberal one, yet only con-
servative and legitimate banking meth
DDS are employed. All the inducements
consistent with its policy are offered to
new manufacturing and industrial enter
prises and such concerns desiring 10
locate in Wilson need not fear but what
they will receive the right kind of treat
ment. Mdge III. G. Conner, its Presi-
dent, is too widely known as a business
man to need any commentator at our
hands. He is one of the best tinanciers
and one of the best known men in the
State. Mr.. ]. G. Hales has been cash
Ter of the bank since 1890. lie was
born in Edgec0mbe county in 1854 and
was educated in Wilson's Military
Academy. Personally, he is most
agreeable and pleasant gentleman and
has host of friends throughout the
State.
1t is but fitting to say that the foun-
der of the bank, the late Alpheus
Branch, was not only the leading banker
of Wilson, but likewise the leading mer-
chant and manufactures as well and one
of the largest farmers. At the time of
his death he was the head. of two great
commercial enterprises Branch q Co.,
at Wilson and Branch, Cone q Co, at
Springhope and president Of the Wilson
Cotton Mills, of which he was chief
owner His large interests have been
kept intact by the wise provisions of his
will and though dead, Alpheus Branch. $
great influence for commercial and busl-
ness development still lives in Wilson.
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and during October Of that year. he was
admitted to the bar.
Active practiye was begun at Kinston,
where he remained for a period of six
years, when in- 1889 he made his nd
vent into Wilson, where he has since re-
sided and practiced his chosen profession.
Mr.. Uzzel is a lawyer Of marked abili-
ty, has a judicial temperament and en-
joys a large clientele.
He is Democrat of the true blue"
stripe, and has always given his best
services to the cause. He is member
Of the Democratic county executive
committee, and rendered especial va.ua-
bic service to the cause of good gov
eminent in the last campaign
He is a member of the Presbyterian
Church.
Mr. .Uzzell is an eloquent speaker, pre-
pares his cases well and is an opponent
worthy the steel of any lawyer in the
State.
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The B lGGS HOUSE UNDER EXCELLENT
MANAGEMENT.
This Large Three Story Brick Hotel IS Thor
oughIy up to Date. Elegant Apart
ments and Splendid Table.

Mr.. B. II. Num- assumed the proprie-
torship and management of the Hotel
August 1st, 1898, since which time he
has gained an enviable reputation. The
hotel building is large, elegant three
story structure and contains about forty
rooms. The dining room IS large and
airy and has a capacity or sixty people.
The rooms are elegantly furnished as
are the parlors and reception rooms.
The service is first class throughout
and it is one of the best two dollar
houses in the South A speciality is made
of commercial trade, there being three
large sample rooms. Mr.. Num- is nm
experienced hotel man, having been IN
the business since 1880. BY his genial
and courteous treatment he has made
host of friends throughout the country
who like to accept his home-like hospital
ity
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WILSON OIL COMPANY
MACHINERY WILL BE INSTALLED AND
WORK BEGUN NOV. tST.
II WIN be a Thoroughly Up-to Date Concern
and Add to Wilson Greatness as
a Acknowledgement. Cap4re
a Manufacturing Centre.

This company has but recently been
Incorporated, with capital stock Of $25,-
600. The incorporators are j. G. Hales,
b. Il. Lane, r. G. Briggs, S. @. Wells.
iSilas Lucas.
These people need no introduction to
the people of this section. They are men
of high standing in their several capaci-
ties. AS soon as the machinery is INSTALL
ed, they viii begin about the LIST Of No
vember manufacturing. In addition to
manufacturing cotton seed oil they VIII
manufacture fertilizers. The plant will
be thoroughly up-to-date concern, and
win conduce greatly to the standing Of
Wilson as a manufacturing center.
Among some of the prominent stoclIhold-
ers interested in this plant may be men
toned General Julian S. Carr, Ashley
Horne and Judge III. G. Common. The
new plant will give employment to a
large number Of operatives.
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OLDEST CARRIAGE
FACTORY
THAT'S WHAT THE CONCERN OF HACK
NEY BROS. is.
Ii Was Established in 1854. It Has a Capacity
If Thirty Five Buggies Week.

This is the oldest carriage and wagon
building establishment in the State, hay
ing been established in 1854 by J.. Q.
Parker. More than a quarter of a cen
fury ago the property was acquired by
w. n. Hackney, and thirteen years ago
he was succeceded,by his sons, i. J. and
w. d. Hackney. The premises occupy
three acres in almost the centre of the
city.
The sales building is a three-stoFy
brick structure, with five stores aggregat-
ing 90xI30 feet. In the rear the work
shops are located. This is also a brick
building and 35x225 feet
The capacity of the plant is thirty
five buggies per week. These goods are
sold all over the South. In the conduct
OF the business about ffty-three people
are given employment.
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No barber has a right to charge man
10 cents for opinions that he doesn't
want.
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R. { HAGAN.
Tn and Slate Roofing, Galyan zed Iron and
Copper Work. The Largest Establishment
Of the Kind in the State.

Wilson enjoys the distinction of having
tha largest establishment Of this kind
in the State. His work is by no means
local but extends throughout the State.
He has had an experience in the bust
ness dating back thirty years, and what
he doesn't know about the business isn't
worth knowing. Mr.. Hagan is native
born yirginian, and made his advent
into Wilson from Huntington, w. Va,
eighteen years ago. Since coming here
the business has prospered, tiourished
and grown.
He does tin and slate roofing and gal
yanized iron and copper work, as weH
as all kinds of job work. Stove repairing
etc. Hot air furnace work is made de-
cided speciality.
Mr. Hagan is splendidly equipped for
the conduct Of his large and growing
business, employs none but the most ex-
pert workmen, and it may be said that
his work is always Of standard value.
He is a hard and earnest worker and Is
a citizen whose sole idea is the further
ance of Wilson'S interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
W. A. FINCH, ESQUIRE.
A GRADUATE or THE LAW DEPARTMENT
OF THE UNIVERSITY or MICH GAN.
A Prominent Member Of the Wilson BartWhose
Successful Career Establishes
his Position.

W. A. Finch was born in Nash county
March Is, 1870. His preparatory train
ing was received at Stanhope and Oak
Ridge Academies. After receiving the
thorough preparation for which these
institutions are noted he entered Trim
ity College. His professional training
was received in the law department of
the University Of Michigan, where he
graduated in 1895. He was at once adj
mitted to the bar and located in Wilson.
Eighteen months ago Mr.. Finch formed
a partnership with Mr.. James III. Pou,
the firm being Pou x Finch.
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{. K. WRIGHT, D. D. 5.
A LEADING MEMBER or THE DENTAL P. o.
FGSSI0N.
A Resident of Wilson Since 1890. He Has
Come 10 be One Of its Leading Citizens.

DIR. Wright was born in Darlington,
South Carolin, in 1865. His father, ].
I. Wright. was a distinguished educa-
for Of this State, having been q professor
in Trinity College from 1850 to 1860,
and subsequently was professor Of Ian
g,rages In Thomasyille Female Academy.
Ills mother was Miss Cynthia Ken
dali, the Kendall family being an old
and distinguished one of this State
AS might be supposed DIR. Wright's
educational advantages We're OF Il SUI.
perior kind, he having studied under his
father in the different colleges with
which he was connected. In 1886 he
entered Vanderbilt University and took
the literary and dental courses at the
same time, graduating from the dental
department in 1888. He located in Raj
elgh and after practicing there eighteen
months removed to Wilson in 1880. DIR.
Wright Joined the State Dental Society
in 1888 and has been one of its Vice
Presidents several times. In 1893 he
married Miss Alice Barnes, Of Wilson.
He is Il X. of p. and member Of the
Methodist Church.
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W. D. P. SHARP.
Sheriff Of Wilson County, A Man Absolutely
Without Fer. A Friend Of the
People,

w. ID. 2. Sharp, the popular and
efficient sheriff of Wilson county, was
born in the county Of which he is sheriff.
He has been justice of the peace and
commissioner. He was appointed
commissioner when he was but % years
old, and enjoys the distinction Of being
the youngest man in his county to hold
that position. He was a hard worker in
the last campaign, and always contri-
butes in every way possible to the good
of his party, and it is hardly necessary
to say is true blue. Mr.. Sharp is a self
made man. He educated himself by
working and earning money to pay his
schooling. He is conducting his office
without assistance, and it has been
smoothly and satisfactorily conducted
since he has had it.
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J. R. UZZELL ESQ.
AN ELOQUENT AND SUCCESSFUL MEMBER
OF THE WILSON BAR.
A Lawyer Of judicial Temperament Who En-
Joys aLarge Cientage. A Ste ling
D.mocrat.

The bar of Wilson has ever been noted
FOR THE exeellency and standing Of its
individual members, and among these
gentlemen, deserving of prominent men
ton II Mr.. j. Il. Uzzell.
lie was born in Wayne county, this
state. July 1Gth, 1850, and comes from
one Of the old pioneer families of the
State. He was educated at the Uni
versity Of North Carolina and subse-
quently began the study of law at Dick
& billiards. Law School at Greensboro,
from which he was graduated in 1882,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ELKWO0D INN.
WILSON'S POPULAR PRICE HOTEL, 7. {.
KEEL PROPRIETOR.
A Cuisine UnrivaIed, Large
Light and Airy
Rooms.

1t would be amiss to write of Wilson
without telling the weary traveller where
to find the comforts he often finds him
self so much in need of.
A visit to the lockwood" win satisfy
a hungry and tired man that it is the
place for him to stop. The clever pro
prietor assures the travelling as we'll as
the local public, that he will make them
comfortable and full, at prices below that
of his competitor.
The writer does not hesitate to recon-
mend it, and to say that you can get
plenty to eat and a good room at mod
crate rates, which is what a man wants
these days SO while in Wilson call at
the "Inn," convenient to depot, first
house up.
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FIFTY PEOPLE EMPLOYED
IN THE WILSON SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY.
The Plant, Owned and Operated by the W. W.
Simms Company has Superb Equip
ment and Large Trade.

This plant was established in 1893
and incorporated in 1898 with capital
stock of $2J. 900 The equipment is
superb. possessing every machine and
facility for the manufacture of sash,
doors, blinds, etc, and all kinds of wood
work Employment is given to fifty peo-
nIg The officers Of the company are:
n. e.. Briggs President; w. w.
Simnls, Secretary and Treasurer, and
w. w. Briggs, Superintendent.
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BRANCH AND
COMPANY
Bankers. One of the Leading
Financial Institutions
of Eastern North
Carolina.
Founded in 1889 by the Late A. Branch. A
Liberal Yet Conservative Policy
CharacterizeS its Man
agenent.

A review of Wilson'S commercial in
terests would no be complete without a
mention of the above admirably conduct
ed and popular banking concern. The
bank was founded in 1889 by the late
Mr.. A. Branch and upon his death in
1893 the officers of the bank became
w. 2. Simpson, President and j. G.
Hales, Cashier since 1890 Mr.. Simpson
died in 1896 and Judge III. G. Common
became its President.
The bank has capital stock of fifty
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GEO. D. GREEN
HARDWARE co. A FAMOUS H0STELRY
Jobbers and Retailers in Hardware. Established
in 1869, It has Had a M st Pros
porous Career.

In the above house Wilson and the
adjoining counties have one of the best
and most representative houses Of its
kind in Eastern North Carolina. 1t has
been intimately connected with the
growth and history of Wilson since it
was founded in 1860. twas mcorporat-
ed in 1896 with the Following officers:
Geo. ID. Green, president; Samuel L..
Hodges, Secretary and Treasurer and
Lat Williams, vice president.
The store is located on Nash street
and is a large two-story structure with a
large warehouse in the rear. A general
line of heavy and shelf hardware is car
ried and the trade of the house extends
over a radius of over forty miles from
Wilson. 1t is representative house and
the courteous and fair treatment of its
managers has made it widely known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The bonds Of matrmony are always
below par in the divorce courts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30
GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE.
WILL TAKE UP GRIFFIN RIOTERS
CASES WEDNESDAY.

Judge Raglan Has Decided to Hold n
Special Term of Court to Dispose
of the Matter-Trnverse Jurors Orr
dered TO Appear Friday-Addition-
al Counsel Employed to Assist in
the Prosecution OF the Cases.
Griffin. Ga. May 29.-The eleven men
in Spalding county Jail charged with be-
ing members of the gang who have beat
en- negroes and terrorized our city for
the last week, had hearing before JUS
tees Carhart and Sorrell this afternoon.
The attorneys for the prosecution made
motion for a continuance until after the
meeting of the grand jury next Wednes-
day. The opposing counsel fought the mo-
ton, but Justice Carhart ruled that the
grand jury was the proper tribunal to In
vesdgate the matter, and issued an order
| allowing the prisoners to give bail in the
sum of $50 each for their appearance
on next Friday.
The state and county and city officials
are using every means in their power TO
! suppress the lawlessness of this gang and
punish all members when arrested.
Judge E. ]. Ragan was in this city this
morning, and, after looking into the state
of affairs, decided to hold special term
of Spalding Superior Court this week.
The grand jury drawn will meet at 9
O'Clock Wednesday morning and make
thorough investiga ton of the deplorabIe
affair, which has caused SO much excite
ment the past week. The travers jurors
have been notified TO appear at the court
house Friday morning a O'clock when
the special term of court win be called
TO order.
The City Council held a called meeting
to-day for the purpose of employing adj
ditional counsel to prosecute the rioters.
and retained Judge r. T. Daniel, who
will assist Judge Marcus w. Beck. Col.
Lloyd Cleveland and Solicitor General
Bloodworth. and the case will attract I'M
usual interest when called next Friday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30
TO HAVE A NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Ground Broken for the New Building
to Go Up in Brunswick.

Ground Broken for the New Building
to Go Up in Brunswick.
Brunswick, Ca. May 29-Ground was
broken to-day on the lot where Bruins
wick's new $4,000 opera house will be
built. 1t is situated on Newcastle street,
the main thoroughfare for business and
will be handsome structure, three stories
high and 9Ox9O feet in dimensions
It is being built by Mr.. E. D. Wolfe,
representing a Western syndicate, of
which Mr.. George Councilman of FL
berthardt, Ind, is president. These gen
tlemen came to Brunswick several weeks
ago, and by securing $500 from the cit
liens of Brunswick they agreed to erect
a $4,000 building. In return for the money
subscribed each s. subscribed entities the
subscriber to a ticket TO the opening per-
Torrance.
1t now develops that instead Of erecting
a $4,000 building as first promised the
builders are going to put up a $4,000 one.
Mr.. Wolfe has agreed to manage the new
opera house, and the citizens of Bruins
wick are thoroughly pleased with this
prospectus.
Judge Bennett is holding court in cham
bers here for a few days and quite an
array of attorneys from over the district
are in attendance. Among them are f. G.
duBignon, w. B. Stephens, Savannah; j.
l.. Sweat. John w. Bennett, j. Walter
Bennett, Leon A. Wilson, John c. McDon-
aid W. NJ. Toomer, E. Fl. Meyers. S w
Hitch of Waycross; John W. Quincy,
Douglas; r. G. Dickerson, S. c. Town
send, bonneville; F. P. S. Denmark, s.
T. Kingsberry Valdosta; s. W. Sturgiss,
Blackshear.
Judge Bennett refused to grant an in
junction against the Waycross Air Line
and the South Brunswick Terminal Rail-
way Company to prevent them removing
rails from the South Brunswick Terminal
Railway. The plaintiffs in the case were
the heirs of the Brookman estate
In the case of w. H. Toms VS.. the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railroad,
motion for a new trial, he heard argu-
ments and will render his decision to-
morrow. This is the case where the
plaintiff secured a verdict for So, 900 dam
ages for personal injuries in Charlton
court last term.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30
fFtf,
VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS

regular distribution Of land and water and
the variable depth of the ocean produces
an irregularity in the oscillation of the
sea of such complexity that the rigorous
solution of the problem is altogether be-
yond the power of analysis"
The earth has a way of shaking Its hide
now and then. and promptly there are
published profound explanations of the
causes of earthquakes by specialists who
talk about seismic foc and seismic center
waves with the certainty Of a baseball re-
porter telling why the Giants lost their
latest game. This has been a fascinating
subject for writer's OF all time. Thucyd-
ides. Aristotle. Seneca, Pliny, described
aud explained them-possibly as well az
the chaps who now invent new seismome-
ters and then pray for earthquakes so
that they may see their pretty little ma
chimes work.
equally respectable authorities have va
riously attributed earthquakes to great
surface conclusions, as a landslide, for
Instance the falling in of the roof of
enormous subterranean cavities; the snap
and jar occasioned by the sudden and
violent rupture OF solid rock masses mot
explaining what causes the rupture); the
movement aud crushing of rock masses
by tangental pressure produced by COOL
ing of the earth; steam generated by high
" heated rock to which water has found
its way through assures. and many other
causes.
Yet after all that has been written ON
the subject, but little Is really known as
to the origin OF earthquakes further than
the generally accepted but somewhat
vague theory that they proceed from a
concussion or sudden blow delivered I'M
derground at some definite center called
the seismic focus"
Even this Mr. Bunsby. Is somewhat like
saying that earthquakes are caused by
quaking of the earth.
A sort of first cousin to the earthquake
is the volcano. This Is in popular imagt-
nation only, for there Is no evidence that
the two phenomena are related or indie
pendent. Volcanoes have been more rea-
sonable than thuuderstorms and earth
quakes in their attitude toward invests
gators. They last longer, and some or
them have periods of comparative quiet,
permitting long and close inspection. Yet
this more intimate association has failed
10 reveal their secrets. one theory Is that
The volcano Is always ready for business.
and goes into active operation when the
conditions OF atmospheric pressure are
favorable; another is that they are touch
ed off. like firecracker, when their gases
are visited by some strolling natural
torch.
But. again says the last authority. after
studying all others:
ITO what particular cause or series of
causes any special eruption may be due
is a question to which at present no deil-
mite answer can be given"
SO there are some secrets nature will
not part with, even though the forces they
relate to rage and faunt in the face OF
man In awful manifestation, as II snvit-
ing discovery and final understanding.
e. w. T.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30
AN OFF DAY AT GRAvEsEND.
Weather Was Too Cool, But There
Was a Large Crowd.

Weather Was TOO Cool, But There
Was IL Large Crowd.
New York, May pa strong breeze
from the ocean made it a little TOO cool
for comfort at the Gravesend track to-
day, but the attendance was larse. The
card was made up of overnight events, il
being an off day. Three favor1tes won.
Summary:
First Race-Five furlongs. Water King,
8 to l, won, with Peaceful to 1 and to
1, second and Premature, 10 l, third.
Time ;021a.
Second Race-One mile and a furlong
Algol, to 5 and 2 to 5, won, with King
Bareycorn, 2 10 l and to ., second, and
Holden, 30 TO /, third Time 1:5412.
Third Race-Five furlOngs. Cesarion, 8
to 5, won, with Theory, to l and to
5. second, and Athy, 60 TO l, third. Time
1O13.
Fourth Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
Greatland. IL TO 5, won, with Rhlnelander,
4 to and 1 to 3, second, and Manlius 10
to l. third. Time 40.
Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Sadducee, 6
to /, won, with Montanic, 10 to and even,
second, and Inishfree, 2 to l, third. Time
1:Ols4
Sixth Race-Six furlongs Oliver Nc, Il
to 1, won, with The Burlington Route 6
to and 3 to 5, second, and Inconnamara,
8 to l, third. Time 1;15A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30

waycross, Ga, May 29.-Rev. NJ c.
Austin, one of the most remarkable men
in this part of the state, will assist in
the revival services at Trinity Church
this week. Mr.. Austin was one of the
most worldly men in this city until his
conversion ten or twelve years ago under
the preaching Of Miss Jennie Smith of
Maryland. His presence here will attract
a large crowd. The services are held each
day at $3.50 a. m. and s D. m. 81
Cards have been received here announc-
ing the marriage of Miss Lucy 3. Twitty,
daughter Of Rev p. s. Twitty. of Dublin,
to Mr.. Thomas H. Smith, on Wednesday,
June IA, 1899. The marriage viii take
place at the Methodist Church in Dublin,
and the young people will be at home to
their friends after July /. Miss Twitty
is well known in Waycross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins are on
a weeks visit In Atlanta.
Misses Della Carswell and Cleo Archer
have returned from Cox College for the
summer vacation.
Miss Ora Beach has returned from Mil
ledgeville, where she has been attending
school.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-30
The Results at Latonin.

Cincinnati, May 2S.-The results of the
races at Latonia to-day were as follows:
First Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Miz-
roura, s 10 5, won, with Tolstoi, 4 TO /,
second, and Richardson, u to l, third.
Time 1929.
Second Race-Five furlongs, selling.
Lady Curzon. to 8, won, with Nettie Re
gent, to l, second, and Larkspur, to /,
third. Time 1905.
Third Race-One mile, selling. Loyalty,
to /. won, with Hand D., Il to ., second,
and Schoolgirl, to 2, third. Time 1:47.
Fourth Race-One mile and seventy
yards Great Bend, 10 2, won, with God
Fox, to /, second, and Samovar, to g.,
laird. Time 1:49.
Fifth Race-Four furlongs, maiden .
year-olds. Honest Run. TO 1, won. with
John Yerkes; 5 TO ?, second, and Decoy, II
to 5, third. Time 0:59A.
Sixth Race-One mile, selling. Allie
Belless to /. won, with Elkin II TO s, sec
ond, and Lyllis. p to l. third. Time 1:461a.