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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
SAYS HE TALKS WITH SPIRITS
A Man Here Claiming to Be Test
Medium and Healer.

There is at the CarrolHon Hotel a
man who claims to possess Wonderf1l
power-the power to heal diseases mat
BATTLE the skill of physicians. to sunni
mon spirits from the spiritland, and to
convey messages from the dead to the
living
This man is DIR. Louis Schlesinger,
of San Francisco He claims to be a
Spiritualist. test mediums and healer, and
is now giving sittings to many Raleigh
people at the Carrollton.
Dr. Schlesinger is q man of fine pre-
sence, past the meridian of life, and,
with his long gray beard and venerable
head, looks not unlike one of the patri-
arch's of old.
A News and Observer man called on
him yesterday and asked him to tell
something of himself and his faith.
First" he said, Il want you to see
for yourself, j can show YOU so mucil
better than ! can tell you"
The reporter was then told to write a
number of names Upon Slips of paper,
one or more of the names being dead
persons This was done, the slips OF
paper We're put into a hat. shaken Ill
and the hat placed under a table out
of sight. Then the bits of paper were
taken out, and the medium by myster-
ious raps on the table, picked out the
names of the dead and the living. This
is done without looking ut them. the
medium merely touching the paper WITH
the end of his fingers. He told what re-
lation if amy, the person whose name
was ON the paper bore to the person who
wrote it, what disease they died of. Also
messages purporting to come from the
dead Were delivered
OF the authenticity of these mes ,tges'
one may well have doubt. but as to the
correctness with which the names aru
given and particulars in regard to them
there can be no doubt He must possess
some strange and wonderful power. Is
it Spiritualism or jugglery?
Il am no fortune teller" he explained
al don't believe in it. But i am able
to converse with a spirit guide
DIR. Louis Schlesinger is a native of
England. but when about sixteen years
old he came to this country where he
was for many years engaged in the tea
business.
He lis a Hebrew and was reared in the
Jewish faith. To this faith he adher-
cd until middle life when he became a
Spiritualist. Since then he has spent
his fortune i'm helping the poor and an
propagating the doctrines of Spiritual
ism. To this end he is NOW Soliciting
contributions for lSpiritualist temple it
is proposed to build in Chattanooga.
As healer of diseases. DIR. Schlesin-
ger says he has been most successful
especially in curing obstinate and diff
cult cases such as r'hesimat.sm, sciatica.
partial paralysis, and many other ills
that afflict humanity. He also cures
Of the tobacco alcohol and opium habit.
He charges nothing for his services.
leaving those who consult him to make
such contributions to the proposed tenn
pie as they think proper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
RECITAL LAST NIGHT.
An Interesting Program Rendered at
Institution for Blind.

The first of a series of recitals and
lectures to be given at the school for
the Blind was a violin, voice, and piano
recital, given by Prof Mack. Miss Pot
win, Miss Cope and Miss Dowd, from
st. Mary's School
There will be number of recitals at
the Blind School during the winter for
the benefit and education of the pupils
and a few invited guests. Such pro-
gramme as was rendered last night is
seldom equaled in Raleigh and the pupils
of the school are to be congratulated mp
ON the great advantages thus held out to
them, and st. Mary's faculty upon their
artistic success.
The programme was as follows:
Alteration :. -. -. .Floersheim.
Piano: Mr.. Mack.
Legende. -. - Wieniawski.
Violin: Miss Potwin.
The Dew is Sparkling. -Rub;nstein
On Wings of Song. $500. Mendelssohn.
Soprano: Miss Cope.
Concerto. ......... -De Berlot.
Violin: Miss Potwin.
lNOcturne. .......... .JnopIn.
Piano: Miss Dowd.
Largo. =. -. Handel
Violin: Miss Potwin.
Could I.... ...........T osti
Come Live With Me. ........ Minetti.
soprano: Miss Cope.
Brindisi Valse... :. ...... .Alard.
Violin: Miss Potwin.
On the Mountains. ........ .Grieg.
Piano: Mr.. Mack.
Angels Serenade 1888. ..... Braga.
Voice Miss Cope.
Violin: Miss Potwin.
Tarantella. ....... ........ Raft.
piano: Miss Dowd, Mr.. Mack.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
Phi and Di Wrestle with Trusts.

Chapel Hill, n. c., Nov 23.-(Spe-
cial. The first inter-society. debate OF
the year took place here tonight. The
query, Resolved that the so-called trusts
and combinations are injurious and
should be prohibited" was debated on
the affirmative by Messrs. Stern and
Avent, of the Phi Society. and on the
negative by Messrs. Williams and Muir
ply, of the Di Society. The debate
was decided in favor Of the affirmative
The debators all acquitted themselves
creditably.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
PARTITION OF SAMOA.
Treaty Between Germany and Eng
land Signed.

Washington, Nov 23.-Two treaties
for the final partition of the samoan
Islands have been drawn and one If
them has already been sigacd. The
main treaty is trilateral in character. be-
tween the United States, Great Britlin
and Germany by which the new terri
toral arrangement of the islands is
fixed. 1t is quite brief, comprising dnjy
four or FIVE articles, the essential fea-
lures being that Great Britain and Ser
many renounce all claims and interests
in the Island of Tutuila and the 0utly
ing iSlets which go to the United States
and this Government and Great Britain
renounces interest in Upolu and Saval
which go TO Germany. The present cS-
pectation is that this treaty will he
signed in Washington, in which case
Secretary Hay and Ambassadors
Pauncefote and Won Holeben win be
the signatory parties, although it is still
possible that the execution of the docu-
ment may occur in London.
The second treaty is between Great
Britain and Germany and is longer than
the first, covering the rights and inter
ests in theNTonga and Solomon Islands,
and other settlements brought about by
the Samoan PARTITION The United
States does not sign this treaty and is
only Indirectly concerned. 1t is under
stood that this collateral treaty has al
ready been executed in Berlin, and that
the signing of the trilateral treaty viii
| bring to close the negotiations for the
division of the islands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
IN THE HANDS OF HIS FRIENDS.
Otho Wilson Hasn't Yet Decided About
His Suit.

Ohio Wilson is in the hands of his
friends.
At any rate that's what his attorney
Mr.. J. O. l.. Harris. says about it.
"Will the Gideon profit by DIR. Abbott's
example and bring suit for the office of
Corporation Commissioner, ousting Com
missioner Rogersy' i asked Mr. Harris
yesterday.
HE has not yet fully decided" Mr.
Harris replied.
What do YOU think he w1li do?"
''Well, j can't say. He doesn't know
yet. He will first consult some of his
influential friends and whatever they adj
wise he will do
Mr. Harris gave no intimation as to
who Othos influential friends are, so
it is impossible to predict what their adj
vice to him will be.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
DEMANDED RECEIPTS.
Receiver of University Railroad Serves
Notice on Agents.

1t was reported here yesterday that
Mr.. Paul G.. Graham, of Durham, the
newly appointed receiver for the Uni
versity Railroad, had served notice on
the agents of that road that all receipts
for passengers and freight must be
turned over to him hereafter. The road
is operated as Il branch of the Southern
railway and il is understood that the
latter IS not disposed to accede to the
demand of Mr.. Graham. What the up
shot Of the matter will be is not as yet
apparent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
Hands Out on a Strike.

Milton, Fla, Nov. 23.-The hands at
Chaffin and Company's lumber mills
went out ON strike again today because
of the refusal of the company to dis
charge a non-union boy. How the mat
ter will be settled cannot now be fore
told.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24

Senator James T.. Taliaferro, of
Florida. left last night for New York
to meet the committee to represent the
Senate at the funeral of Vice President
Hobart with which he will proceed to
Paterson, N. j.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24

Il is deplorable fact that idle curiosl-
ty keeps lot of people busy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-24
STYLE. STYLE. STYLE.
No need to make any mi
NECKWEAR AND FURNISHINGS.

glance you thing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
A PHYSICIANS JEALOUSY.
Mr. Askn SsIs Il Was The Cause Of rs Becoming
Tolslb rJn4

Philadelp7a. Nov. IL Henry Ask'n.
once q wealthy and prominent man i'm
ths city. but now tally blind and am
inmate of the Masonic Home. here. tells
remarkable story ct the fearful rc-
SUITS Of one physicians Jealousy of am
''ner. Mr Askin declined To give tbo
names ~ The doctors ~ question ue
s"'o that in 1875. his eyes began rn
trouble him. and The efforts of his phv.
.'''ah' who was also h's friend at tho
.'n'' seemed to ha uuavailIuV Grov.
'.. dmrmed, Mr.. Asku ,arrd M am
ooctor whose trpatmpn, ,-as af
I'VE. tn nrst physician pontinued
ny Nisll h'm but did not urps,r.ho s,r
'lnL suddenly SIR Asklr's rvrstr-hf
.'s'n to fan ans thc s.eord phvsi.f,,
"ss p.worless to helm him bc.np ep4tlv
ln,urabiy blind. '' "''
Ih' con rtars 1fl.r Ar. A.lIp l.,,
hH fi7lr fhf 'rrifr srha e.st ,tt,,4.,
''m oled. un nIe dra.hhas le cs~s-... n
heinz } ious .f tl- rsrr-r ,..t-
'Inna f'.rlrs sHn th nt4. n
rfi N" istns mo1l.in. arf ,.,...
-u'ed hhudu'ss froir whirh the ,i.t La,
never recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.
Upward and Onward Went Stock
Prices Today.
Sugar, Leather, Brooklyn and Gas Leaders
al The Short Slaughter

Wall Street, Nov. 2.-Buoymcy anu
aggressiveness again distinguished the
stock market. In some of the sto'As
the rises were almost rotous. Sho''s
were driven TO cover handsomely
Brooklyn opened around 81, rise ol
! points i'm couple of days
sugar. after hanging around l'i'
bounded up TO l59
Leather common went to 80 as lh'uSh
IL would never stop climbing.
Peoples Gas was above ll6 and\M1n-
haitian went back above 1l2.
Federal Steel recovered the WhoIr oL
It's loss from go and sauutered back 10
that high figure
Continental Tobacco looked nervous
around 49,
Railroads of every kind were siions
AT improved prices from IutsdaS
break, but were not heavily dealt III
MISSOURI Pacific went up 90 'o.
Following the impressiVt rise OF lhe
Leather stocks further indications "eis,
available today that the little IrHuNS
are at last going TO have thel lnhlHss
before this bull market winds up. Urea,
western, Ontario and Western aul
Chesapeake and Ohio Were an up
point or so. while Rope and lWlhe'
the relic of the famous old CordaSe
gamble which has been around w
share for years opened uImbly above
this morning and climbed nimbly above
SO. showing about 6 points profit SINCE
Yesterday
Wheat lower.
Cotton higher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
COSTA RIGA WILL MOI
GIVE UP RUTHERFORD
Is Accused of Numbering an Arneri-
can i'm Jamaica, and Fled When
Inquest Was Begun.

sh,rt and a coat and shirt Were button
"a M and found 10 be unperforated by
,ho buIlet thai entered the heart The
bIdv also lay face downward on p-
~ 6roken stones. but was not at All
b,uies5 The body h1l b en- robbed.
In spite of .he.e facts t5e government
e,rnaII,, notided the United States con
s,l maj Archer had committed suicide.
Earlv I'm the present year there was "a
shuaIine az police. and one result was
a.. transfer 10 Portland OF one OF the
sbrc,,dest and most active inspectors
on the force. Inspector Mcleod. In the
irferlm Mr.. Elworthy, a Justice OF the
neoce and friend OF Archer. had been
quietly carrying on a private inyesti-
cation.
re placed the results in the hands OF
Mcleod and after considerable time.
that officer united with Mr.. Elworthy in
urging the government 20 order a re-
opening OF the case.
This was done What new evidence
has been brought forward has not. Of
,ourse transpired but Ruth arford. who
immediately after the holding Of the
nouest disappeared from the island.
vas located IN Costa Rica. whore he
vas arrcsted IN an eXtradtion warrant
from the jamaican government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
MULLlGkN'S WILL.
Widow and Daughter Seeking to
Have il Declared Void.
TeStator Left The Bulk Of His Estate 10
PawIucket Day Nursery.

The contest of the daughter and wild
ow OF Henry A. Mulligan over an in
strument offered as his last will and
testament was heard by jury in Judge
Douglas court today. Mulligan left
about all Of his estate TO the Day Nur-
sery Of PaWtucket ON condition that a
fund should be known as the Mulllgan
fund.
The two witnesses - the will said
they signed 1t i'm Mr.. MA igans pres
ence. but that he did not personally re-
quest them 70 sign IL. one OF the wit
nesses said he did not know he was wit
n ssing a viii until the instru-
ment had been signed and folded up.
Mr.. Mulligan having given his wife a
tWo-tenement house some time before
his death gave her only his household
mortgage on the house should not be
paid out of his estate. He gave his mar
TtGd daughter S5U and fert small sums
to other relatives. His estate Is valued
AT $4,000. The rest of his property he left
no Attorney w. Waldo Robinson in
trust to keep II together until the in
come and profits were sufficient TO pay
all the legaCies at one time and then
to be turned over 10 the Day Nursery.
The widow and daughter claim that
the deceased was not Of sound and dis
posing mind when he made the win and
also that he was under the influence
OF MIR. Robinson
Joseph Osheld, Jr.. represented the
widow and Gaughter and f.. ID. Bas-
sett the executor of the Will.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
MEXICO AND CHINA.


Washington Nov. For some time
negotiations have been in progress in
Washington towards establishing
treaty nations between China and
Mexico. and they are now 50 far along
that the signing Of the instrument is
expected TO occur early next week.
Aside from it's Importance, In being
the first treaty ever negotiated between
the two countries, its terms are such as
to yield large benefits TO each of the
contracting parties.
Provision is made by which Mexico
will receive the benefits OF the "fa
vored nation clause insuring as low
duties on imports as those given TO any
other country. Mexico viii also receive
the right OF extra territorialty in Chi
ma. Another advantage secured by
Mexico viii b. access 90 the important
treaty ports Of China, which serve as
the gateways 10 the commerce OF the
empire. Up 60 this time Mexican trade
In China has been admitted at the
treaty ports. not OF right, but on SUI
fcranCc.
on the part OF China other important
advantages are gained under the treaty.
There Is a considerable number Of Chi
nese In Mexico who thus far have not
had the protection secured by "A treaty
and by the presence of conSuls and
diplomatic representative OF the GOV
ernment China also receives favored
nation treatment. and number Of 9TH
'r Advantages m trade and navigation
\ notable featureof the treaty rs that
English is selected as the official LAM
yuaEe, Instead OF French which is the
language Of diplomacy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
KANSAS CELEBRATING.


Topeka, Nov. 2.--Kansas is celebrat-
ing i'm magnificent style. today. the re-
turn Of the fighting Twentieth Kansas.
tons OF bunting have been used i'm deco
rating the city for the occasion. and
Kansas avenue Is mass OF decora-
tons. The electrical and other deco
ratons at the state capitol are the fin
est ever seen I'm Kansas. The railroads
have been severely taxed 90 handle the
aeat crowds OF people that have been
pouring into the city since yesterday.
and by noon today fully so GOO had ar
rived. on account of the snow storms
and hliz2arCs in New Mex 60 and West
ern colorado. the 20th Kansas special
trans were unable 10 ma ntain with
their schedule. and it was announced
TO-DAY that the first section with Cen
erai Funston on board would arrive
about noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02

Oscar Slvius, a druggist, against
whom the grand jury found three in
dictments for selling liquor on Sunday,
had his trial on one Of the indictments
this. afternoon. The cases against sill
ylus were in order this morning be-
fore Judge Wilbur but the defendants
counsel produced a certihcare signed
by DIR. Charles OLeary which stated
Silvius was sick with malaria. Attor-
ney CTeneTdT THHTeT rHOUEnt UTE m
terests OF the state required the opinion
of another doctor SO the court sent DR..
Jaw Perkins. who after an examination
of the patient with DIR. O'Leary. re-
ported the only thing he could find the
matter with the man was he complain
ed Of feeling weak. DIR. O'Leary with
drew his certificate, after saying Sill
vius had high fever yesterday.
Silvius is accused Of selling intoxi-
eating liquor to Merrill ;. Louks, a
one time police sergeant OF Central
Falls. The case is one the evidence In
which was Obtained by the Anti-Sal0on
league.
Louks testified he went TO Silvlus'
place. 555 Westminster street, with Mel
vile A. Wilssn in June last. He bought
a glass eacs OF whiskey and lager OF
the defendant.
Gen. Brennan requested the other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
DPJJGGIST SILVEUS
PUT ON TRIAL TODAY
Anti-SaloOn League Secured Three
indictments Against Him for
the Illegal Sales of Liquor.

"spotter" or witness withdrawn from
the court room.
Attorney General Tanner objected tn
the use Of the term spotter and the
court said Ii was wrong. All witnesses
were ordered TO withdraw.
ON crOss-eXamination Louks said he
was an inspector.
Gen Brennan-'An inspector of
what?"
Louks-"An inspector Of violations Of
the law"
tTrTT t5TU1TrTTrT Urr INSPECT trUuUrS
and other violations Of the law"
I.ouks-"Yes."
en-. From whom do you
hold your commission
Louks-"ot from the state only from
the superintendent of the anti-saloon
league"
Gen. Brennan-"Who was hep
Louks--"ReV. Norman Plass."
Judge Wilbur because the attorney
general objectd would not IL Gen. Bren-
nan go into Louks' record i'm the police
department OF Central Falls.
Gen. Brennan asked Louks when he
left the police force OF Central FallS
The answer of Louxs was in 1S91. Gen.
Brennan then said TO witness" Have
you done any honest work since?'
Attorney General Tanner objected
and the court gently reprimanded Gen.
] Brennan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02

Kingston. Jamaica, Nov. 2.-The gov
ernment OF Costa Hica has refused 10
surrender Rutherford, the man charged
with the murder in Jamaica ia 1897 OF
the American citizen Archer. unless the
British government guarantees nnt IN
inilioi capital punishment 10 when me
g0vernnlent cannot accede, thus closing
the case so far as Jamaica Is concern
ed.
Early In 1891 an American OF the name
OF Bert Harding Archer arrived IN Jd-
maica for the purpose OF taking up lah1
and engaging in fruit cultivation 10 an
appearance n possessed considerdpIe
monsy and personal effects.
Archer secured property known as
F,denvale in the Parish of Portland
most valuable phcs for his purpose, Dut
situated on The outskirts Of clvul@a-
ZION and reached by a road that lea 10
farther. AS a companion and partner ~
his yenfure Archer secured the services
of n Jamaican named Rutheriord. ,eo-
ON the afternoon Of October =, 1885,
the body Of Archer was founa "a q"
infreuuented spot in a pool OF oioou.
THE body exhibited two plstol snoO
wounds. one through the brain anu 'ne M
other through the heart There vas no !
weapon found and the fahhel uiiu1i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
NOTES ABOUT TOWN
Brief but Interesting Items fboul Recent Happen.
nos In and fhoul These Plantations.

The aldermanic committee on poor
department held meeting in committee
room B. city Hall at 2:So O'Clock this
afternoon. for the purpose of. consider
ing a number Of the departments bills.
and also TO discuss certain other mat
tcrs
SUP riptendtnt Of Health Chaplin re-
norts one new case of scarlet fever on
Douglas avenue.
nertha Stephanson. OF 2S5 Fountain
street waived an examination Ia the
Sixth distrim court today, when charg-
ed with keeping a house OF ill-iame and
,yas held for the grand Jury I'm $1,000.
tIaien clark, an inmate of th- same
hn,,s" Was sentenced to the farm FOR
six months.
Edward Patstone reports that an at
...,,,ni was made 40 enter his grocery
s.n,.e 6s3 North Main street. last night
~, forcing a screen in rear window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
FOUNDeRED AT SEA.


New York. Nov. 2.-The Clyde line
steamer Comanche, Captain Pennington,
which arrived today from Jacksonville.
via Charleston. October 30. had on
board Captain Styles and seven men of
the schooner Napoleon Boughton,
which sprang aleak, and foundered five
miles southwest OF Frying Pan Shoals.
Tuesday. in "a fathoms OF water, The
crew were taken off by the Comanche
only five minutes before the schooner
sank
The Napoleon Boughton sailed for
New York with salt. In the gale On
Tuesday she lost her jibboom and be-
gan To leak. The pumps became chok-
ed with salt so that the vessel began
to fil and was shortly In a sinking
condition. The Comanche was fortu-
nately sighted just at that time and a
distress signal was hoisted Sea was
SO rough It was impossible to launch
boat so a raft was made and thrown
overheard and Capt Styles and the
crew OF seven leaped ovN after il. The
Comanche had gone TO leeward so that
the raft was driven by the wind and
sea toward her. When the distance had
been partly covered the schooner went
down. When the raft got near enough
the men were hauled onto the steamers
decks by ropes. The men last everv-
thing
The Napoleon Boughton was "A four
masted schooner built at Fair Haven.
Conn. i'm 1883 and hailing from New
Haven. She registered 12S tons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-02
SEXTON NOT CALLED.
Police Commissioner viii Be Exam.
lnsd After Election.
Clerk Walsh Testlfies as 10 The Calendar
fractlc, in Court.

New York. Nov. AT the session Of
the Mazet committee today Mr. Moss
announced that Police Commissioner
John B. sexton would not b. called un-
Oh after election
I'VE do not wish 10 give color 20 the
statements that this Is a partisan in
vCstgation.' he said. 1T was said YOU
intended TO show that Mr.. Sexton was
int rested In pool rooms and other dis
orderly places. Is that SOP" was asked.
well, replied Mr.. Moss. with a smile
"it any ohe doubts IL now | think his
dougts viii leave him before MIR. Sex
tons examination Is concluded"
Il was said that the corpora tion, coun-
sci and the district attorney were under
subpue nae but no one would be respon-
sible for the truth OF the rumor
Henry Welsh. deputy clerk OF the
court OF general sessions for 20 years,
was called 10 testify to the calendar
practice IN the courts.
Have the judges any control over
the ease before they are put on the day
calendars" Mr.. Moss asked.
NO. sir.
The witness then told that the district
attorney claimde TO have sole control
OF cases now on for trial.
Have there been numbers OF con-
ilicts between the judges and the dis
trict attc-ney?''
lie answered that there had.
How many untried indictments are
there uOw?"
About $50. The number is lessen
ing"
How MANY indictments were dis
missed or prisoners released on their
own cognizance since July T. 1892"
About $500"
The witness then submitted n list OF
untrled ind ctments dating from 1884
10 1897. The list. Mr.. Moss said. includ-
ed great many kinds Of crimes and
felonies. even to murder.
Witness. replying to questions fur
ther said that frequently parts OF the
court of general sessions closed before
4 o'clock, and sometimes before / D. m.