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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
WILL NOT CHANGE
PEN. WARRANTS
Executive Board Positively
Declines.
LETTER FROM Mr.. iRAV!S
IT is BEING SENT OUT TO ALL
CLAIMANTS.
LETTER FROM Mr.. IRAV!S
,T,itS TIE Position OF The B0tR
avs the War; n s rav. b On Corr ely Ma {
Out. Law R qlres Treasurer 10 Pay
Tntm A Mandsnus \
Compe' Him.

There seems to be no prospect Of
agreement between the State Treasure.
and the ENcci1iyc Board OF the penitcn-
tiary i'll regard to the pcnitcntiary
claims.
The State Treasurer rciterateS his III
tention of standing by the opinion 81
the Attorney General and not paving
any warrant unless it expressly states
on its face that it is fer a claim Cue OF
January lst. The members OF the Ike
cutive Board. Gu the ether hand, assert
their firm belief that this rhing is e.ro-
neous and declare that they will make
no change in the warrants.
In fact Mr.. Il. l.. Travis, chairman
of the Executive Board. is in the city
and yesterday prepared :, circular let
ter to be sent to all the holders Of
claims. in which he sets forth the posi-
ton of the board in the matter. quotes
the law requiring the vouchers TO be
made ont by the board and points oni
that the same law requires the Treas
urer 10 pay them. As this law leaves
the 7 Treasurer no discretion in the pay
ment Of these claims Mr.. Travis sug
gets that. the board having discharged
its duty. the quarrel is now between the
holders Of the claims and the Treasurer,
and that if he refuses to pay them they
have their remedy in il mandamus Dy
the courts
The State Treasurer hooks show thai
before the Attorney General made his
ruling in regard to the priiteBtiary
claims there was S45J.33 of claims paid.
Since the Attorney Generals ruling that
only cElirnS rollld lie paid for debts due
on January LIST, the following have heeil
raid: Rents for 1883, Si,29o.1S,
$500, 10, SS:'ll,6l, and December, 1898,
Pay roll. sSSo.3o. These make Il total
Ct S3..30.S2.
The total payment o. the claims to
date. S4,3SG.15.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

ROYSTER'S Peanut Brittle is al
ways crisp and fresh-made every day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
MIR. JORDAN TAKES CHARGE.

boro yesterday to assume his duties as
manager of the Carrollton Hotel. Mr..
Jordan has had twelve years experience
in the hotel business as clerk and mana-
ger. and takes charge of the Carrollton
with the intention of makins it one OF
the States hest hotels. He has a large
number of friends among the travc1in%
public. who have been the beneficiaries
Of his courteous care elsewhere and who
will doubtless remember him here
Starting with good patronage. Mr.
Jordan should havc no difficulty in MAX
ing a success Of his new venture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

DIPPED WALNU'rS-Th is a deli
cate confcction. Always fresh at
ROYSTER'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.

The Bunconibe Medical Society was
yesterday incorporated by the Secretary
Of State. with James \. Burroughs, T.
Il. Meriwether, III. l.. Baird, ID. f.
Sewer and Carl Y. Reynolds. The OBJ
iect Of the association shall be the dis
cllssion promotion and encouragement
of the scientific treatment. and the SAM
tary prevention Of disease, and to super
wise. oversee and control, as far rs
practicable. the practice of medicine in
the city Of Asheville and county of
Runcombe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

Since women have taken to wearing
collar buttons there is always something
handy with which to poke under the
bureau.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

acted for the purpose of preventing pco-
lle from painting the town red.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

T. I. HAI Z BkO..
General Agents North and South Carr.
lima, Raleigh, y. {.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-24

No man perhaps has done more to de-
velop tie water power at Weldon than
has Senator Cameron and his associates.
Early in the rineties a canal was cut
at Roanoke Ralsids winding around the
brow of hill, maintaining a perfect
grade, unti it reached a point for indus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
SQUIRE GRAVES DIsPENsEs.
He Meets the Demands of Those
Craving Justice.

Quite number of applicants came be-
fore Squire Graves yesterday morning
10 receive justice at his hands. None Of
the cases disposed of, however, were very
important ones.
Ellen Hobson and Della Sales, Jackson
Ward society bellies, were charged with
fighting on the street. Each was fined
$3.50 and the costs. Ellen was further
charged with stabbing Mary Norris. She
was fined SO
Thomas Harris, Charles White, and
John Teamster, colored youths, were
charged with fighting, and Harris was up
also on the charge of carrying a pistol
concealed about his person. White and
Teamster were fined $3.50 each. Harris
was fined $50 for carrying the revolver,
and took an appeal. Mr.. II. G. Glenn ap-
peared as counsel for Harris. lie claims
for his client that he carried the pistol
for self-defence, having heard that Team
ster had sworn TO kill him.
Bessie Ward was charged with con-
tempt of court She was fined $3.50 and
the costs. Some time ago she was ar
rested as d street walker, but released
by the officers on her promise TO come to
court 10 answer the charge against her.
She never came.
G.. G. Thompson was charged with beat
ing S. E. Applewhte. Both are street.
car men. The accused was fined s..
The remaining cases were not impOr-
tant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

The motion prevailed, and MIR. jackson
talked most Interestingly for fifteen or
| twenty minutes. His relations with the
| board had always, he said, been most
! pleasant, and ne was ready at all times
| TO aid the body In promoting the well
| fare Of the farmer. Mr. Jackson pointed
out the necessity Of establishing expert
ment stations I'm Southside Virginia and
in Eastern Virginia.
At O'Clock the board took a recess
until 2:3O p NJ During the recess the
Committee on Finance went TO the Com
missioner's Office and examined all OF the
accounts OF the department made during
the present Commissioners administra-
ton. They were found to be In perfect
order. and the committee prepared re-
port TO that effect, stating that every eX-
penditure was supported by a proper
voucher. The presidents record and the
Commissioners books were compared, and
every cent expended was duly accounted
for.
The report Of the Finance Committee
was submitted by the chairman. Mr.
Heater, as soon as the board met after
recess. II was ordered TO be accepted.
sUGAR-BEET CULTURE.
Commissioner Koiner mentioned the
proposed plan OF Mr.. Spencer TO estab-
burg. and stated that twenty farmers
would on September 2lst leave for Grand
Island. Neb, where they would look into
every detail OF the sugar-beet industry
The trip would be made in n special car
and all expenses would be borne by those
who are endeavoring TO establish the
plant. Mr.. Koiner said that he had been
invited to accompany the party, and hao
decided TO do so. The members or inc
board expressed themselves entirely III
favor of this. and thought the trip would
be the means of awakening in this state
an interest in raising the beet for the
manufacture of sugar.
Reports were submitted by Mr.. Lind
say. chairman of the Committee on Fer
tilizer Control, and Mr.. Beverly, chair
man OF the Committee on Fencing ana
Irrigation. These were received Mr.
Heater was added to the Committee on
General Welfare of Agricultural Industry.
The board adjourned about o'clock,
subject TO the call Of the president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
THE FIREMEN AT ROANOKE.
Elaborate Preparations for the Re-
ception of the Virginia Association.

ROANOKE, VA, September l3.-(Spe-
cial.)-Active preparations are now being
made by the various committees who
have charge of the Virginia State Fire
mems Association. which will convene in
This city on the 9th, 2Sth, and 18th of
this month. The official badges for the
convention have arrived, and are in the
hands of the committee.
The Committee on Contests have Sc
lected Randolph street. in front Of the
Roanoke and Southern station, as the
place for the races.
Captain James T. Needham, of Hook
and Ladder Company No. 49, of the New
York city Fire Department, has accepted
an invitation TO be present, and will read
paper before the convention on "The
Benefits and Advantages TO BE Obtained
I'm Using Rubber Cushioned Tires on the
Wheels of Fire ApDaratuses of Heavy
Draft" He viii also deliver an address
on "Our Firemen." relating especially TO
all the iiremen in America
Ii Is now an assured fact that the city
will wear holiday attire. as nearly every
business-house in Roanoke viii decorate
especially for the occasion. L. Il. Look
ahlll. secretary Of the Executive Commit
tee. says that from all indications there
VIII be at least $500 visitors here during
the convention. In fact, IL is believed
that II Will be the biggest event of the
kind ever held in the South.
If no other companies accept the inyi-
tations 10 attend, the committee is al
ready assured Of the fact that there will
be twenty organizations TO 90 in the pa
rade.
Those who have accepted are: The In
dependent Steam Fire Company OF Ports
mouth, Va; the Phoebus Fire Depart
ment. Phoebus. Va; the North-End Hose
Company. Newport News Va; Phoenix
Steam Fire Company, Suffolk, Va. Bed
ford City Fire Department, Bedford. Va.
Hose Company No. 2. of Bristol, Tenn.
and Va; Rouss Hook and Ladder Com
pany. OF Winchester. Va; Relief Fire
Department OF Front Royal. Va; Buena
Vista Fire Department; Hose Company
Nc. 1. and Hose Company No. 2, of Har-
rlsonburs. Va; Lexington Fire Depart
ment; Hydraulic Steam FIRE Company.
OF Alexandria. Va: Charlottesville De-
pariment; Searss Hill Hose Company.
OF. staunten; Independent and Citizens
Steam Fre Company, OF Chariestown.
W. Va; Junior Hose and Truck Com
pany. OF Chamborsburg. Pa; Junior Fire
Company. OF Hagerstown. Nd; winston
IN CO FIRE Department. These, with the
three Roanoke companies, will make a
monster parade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
A Saving of
Half Usual Costs.
%e&e,es eAszs
THE CITY BY THE SEA.
A Pugnncious Preacher Vindicnted-
A Norfolk MISERY Solved.


NORFOLK. VA. September IS.-(spe-
cial)-A Philadelphia contractor. J. c.
Emig, while engaged I'm running lines for
The Fidelity International Company. of
that city, which is erecting cotton
seed oil and fibre plant near Bergeley, a
suburban town. had a narrow escape
from death at the hands Of an enraged
famed, armed with a gun. who objected
TO having his growing corn trodden down
by the surveyors. When the former
protested against the intrusion the con-
tractor stated that he was working I'M
der orders and could not comply with his
request, whereupon the latter went to
his house and returned with his gun. He
ordered the Philadelphia away, and
Threatened to shoot him. Emig grappled
with his antagonist. and in the scrim-
maze the weapon exploded Nobody was
injured and no arrests have been made.
A PuGNACIOUS PREACHER.
Rev Frank Redd and Joseph Wood
tcoloFed, having recovered sufficiently
from their wounds, were examined in the
Police Court to-day. 1t developed that
Wood stabbed the preacher twice be-
cause Redd protested against his beating
his wife, and that the preacher. after
the assault upon him, fractured Woods
skull and nearly scalped him with one
blow. Both men had narrow escapes
from death. Redd was discharged, and
Wood was fined so Tor wife beating and
S25 for assaulting his pastor.
POSSIBLE YELLOW-FEVER VICTIMS.
The City Coroner and Chief Of Police
have found what promises TO be a solution
of the mystery surrounding the two
collins which were found on Avon street
Tuesday. The bodies were dug up by
workmon excavating for the foundation
of a building to replace one that had
long been a notorious dive, frequented
by sailors. 1t was kept by one Susan
Pitt, who still lives here, but she will
scarcely be called upon TO testify con-
corning the gruesome find in her pack
yard. 1t is believed by the Coroner that
the bodies are those OF victims of the
yellOw-fever scare of 1856 During
those days burias were frequently made
in the back-yards of residences. This
dismisses the idea Of foul play, and the
police will not Investigate further
TALBOTS TRIP UP THE CANAL.
The torpedo-boat Talbot will shortly be
given a spin through the recently-opened
Dismal Swamp canal, which will form an
important link I'm the system of inland
waterways. In time Of war they are ex-
pected TO afford safe passage for torpedo
boats and other small craft which would
be unable to cope with "A hostile fleet on
this trip the Talbots newly-installed pc
troleum fuel furnace will be given a test
The entire trip is regarded by naval men
rs OF much Importance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

DIR. II. T. Booth and SON Have Sc
cured Rights Therefor.

DR.. E. T. Booth. of Carter's Grove, and
his son. John Thompson, arrived in the
city yesterday, having made the trip
from their home. in Warwick county, in
a buggy. Their business en- route was
to see the landowners and get them to
give their consent TO the location of
telephone line between Warwick Court
house and Richmond. There is already
a telephone line between Warwick Court
house and Newport News. They were
very successful in their mission, nearly
everybody signing the desired waiver of
rights After passing Providence Forge,
the river road will be taken, and such
places as Charles City Courthouse, West
over Curtis Neck, etc.. will be on their
line. DR.. Booth is the owner of a ia
nous Colonial plantation on lower James
river, and his popularity and wide in
fiuence with the farmers were useful I'm
securing the desired right of way. The
line is TO be operated from the Newport
News end. The object of the line is TO
supply service for the rural community
through which it viii pass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

COOK. SETTLED WOMAN PREFER
red; None need apply unless good bread
maker. Oh north. Sixth street. Sc i4-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
MAY SAVE HIS NECK.
WHITE PERSONS OF PULASKI At
WORK FOR CONDEMNED NEGRO.
The ROBBER OF MAI. JAMES DARST.
He f. Under sentence to he Hanged
mt Pulaski City To-MOrrow-A
Prisoner Given Up to Maryland
AutbOritics-Capito Notes.

The white people of Pulaski county are
making an earnest effort to save the neck
OF Noah Finley, a negro in Jail in Pu-
laski City under sentence to be hanged
tomorrow.
On the night of August % Finley way
laid and robbed Major James Darst. a
very prominent citizen of Dublin. He was
captured the next day. indicted on the
same day, and on the day following was
sentenced to death. The date Of execu-
ton was fixed for Friday, September 18th.
MANY LETTERS.
Recently numerous letters. signed by
many OF the best-known men in Pulaski,
have been received at the Governors Of
fee, asking that Finley's sentence be
committed for thirty or sixty days. in or
der that there may be gotten before the
| Governor various facts tending TO show
reason why the prisoner should not suf-
fer the death penalty. one letter TO the
Governor stated that IT was thought every
juror who tried the case, and the Judge
and Commonwealth Attorney, besides
large number Of citizens, would sign a
petition for Communication of sentence to
life imprisonment.
Within the past day or two a large num-
Der Of letters have been received at me
Governors office, asking for the reprieve.
Private-Secretary Owens has referred the
case 10 the Governor, and informed the
writers that his Excellency Is at East
Radford. He has wired Governor Tyler,
calling attention to the case.
The fact that the death penalty was
imposed for the crime of robbery, which
Is very rare punishment for this crime.
seems to have stirred up sympathy for
the negro. The extreme penalty was
visited upon him because Of the fact that
he beat Major Darst nearly to death and
then robbed him. IL is thought he in
tended killing Major Darst, who is one OF
the most widely-known and popular men
in Pulaski county.
Governor Tyler has granted a rendition
warrant to the Maryland authorities for
William Sutherland, wanted in that State
for DEMONSTRATING.
HE HAS TYPHOID.
A letter 10 Secretary owen from
Governor Tyler states that his son. Mr.
James Hoge Tyler. Jr., has a well-deyel
Oped case of typhoid-fever Tuesday his
symptoms were very favorable. Mr.. Ty-
Ter had been i'll several days prior TO his
departure for East Radford last week.
Last summer Mr.. Hal. Tyler, the Cover
nOr's younger son, had a long siege Of
typhoid. and a year or two previous Ma
jor S. Heth Tyler. the Governors second
son. had a protraeted illness with the
same disease.
Mr. b. C. Garrett Clerk OF the County
Court Of King William; Mr.. f. NJ. Jones,
Sheriff Nottoway, and Mr. S. S. Curtis,
Sheriff of Warwick, were at the Auditors
and Treasurer's offices yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
ACADEMY OPENING.
Frederick Ward i'm "The Lions
Mouth and "yirginusv

The new Academy of Music. in its mag
nificent new dress. will be opened TO the
public on next Monday night by Mr.. Fred
erick Ward and a company Of artists,
in a splendid production Of 'The Lions
Mouth" by Henry Guy Carleton. The
same play will be given at the Tuesday
matinee. and on Tuesday night there viii
be a grand revival Of Richmond's favor
lite, "Nirginius," with a great caste.
Among the members OF the COM
pany are Mr.. and Mrs Clarence NJ. Bruno,
Charles ID. Herman. recently leading man
Of the MOdjeska Company; Frank Hen
ming, for many years leading man Tor the
lamented Keenc; Alexander Mckenzie,
late leading man for Robert Downing
John Sturgeon, once leading man OF the
Booth and Barrett combination, and
Harry c. Barton. who Tor fifteen years
has been prominently associated with
Ward himself. IN is probable that so
strong cast as this has never appeared
In legitimate repertoire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
The Morgan stiII Aground.

The MISUNDERSTANDING Chemical Com
pany's iron steamer, the S. II. Morgan.
which has been aground In James river
about two miles below Dutch Gap. since
Sunday night. has not yet been gotteo
on. The Morgan was bound from
charleston to Richmond with a cargo OF
200 tons OF phosphate rock aboard
Work has been going on almost since
she struck with a view to getting her of
but so far without success. The vessel
It is thought, has undergone little or 70
damage, Her cargo is not hurt.
The Morgan is a new iron steamer
launched at Wilmington, DEL less than
year ago. She is in command of can
tain d. j. Anthony. of this city. with a
crew of twenty-five men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

WANTED,

BY REFINED YOUNG LADY. SITUA-
ton as Companion or Teacher for small
children Refers 10 last employer where
she has been for two years Address A.
G. SPRATLEY, 1000 east Clay street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
WnlInce's Circus.

The circus-loving public Will be treated
| TO some distinctly new and startling, fea-
lures at the Great Wallace Shows when
are to exhibit here on Tuesday Septem-
Der 18th. This show OF all shows is said
by the entire press To give he pest en-
tertainment that has for many years
visited the cities and towns OF the North.
1t is said also that it's programme has
many new features and novelties the
horses cages, tableaux wagons, and other
paraphernalia present fine appearance.
Special mention is also made by the ex-
changes Of the number of rare and cost
ly wild beasts to be seen In the MENACE
rie The grand, free street parade. with
its stupendous display OF the wonders OF
the world. will take place at 1890 A. NJ.
on day of exhibition, condensed and eX-
hibited for the amusement of the people
will be over a mile i'm length; there will
be the usual dazzle and splendor to win
admiration; fifty cages of animals, aside
from the elephants, camels, and other
rare quadrupeds will furnish an interest
ing study for all.
At the show-grounds there will be an
enormous spread Of canvas for the ac-
commodation OF the many departments
of the show. aside from the amusement
features. The entertainment will COM
mence with triumphal pageant, In which
over 100 performers and as many horses,
elephants. and other animals will march
around the main ring; score OF men
and women will take part I'm bareback
riding. There will be women ringmas-
ters, women object-holders. trapeze. and
acrobat performers One Of the best fea-
lures OF this part Of the performance will
be the Nelson family-nine in number
both men and women, the latter dressed
in long skirts. performing many wonder
full acrobatic feats. The performance will
conclude with hlppodrome races; there
will be jockey races, clown races, mon
key and pony races standing races on
two and four horses, ladies' races on
and four-horse chariot
races. all Of which will create much en-
thusiasm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Money for the Ice Mission

a very unique entertainment. on the
order of a vaudeville, was given at No.
I'll east Clay street, under the direction
of Miss Rosene Abrams. for the beneflt
of the Ice Mission. The following chil-
dren whose ages range from 3 10 wears.
participated: Misses Gussie Reinhart'
Grace. Mamie. and Master Ernest Frank.
lin, Lee and Willie Reinsberg. Bell
AbramS, Jennie Beasley, Amy and Floy
Kratz. Emma Kesnick. little Louise and
Ned Euker. The young people rendered
the cake-walk 10 perfection, and realized
for the ice fund the neat sum of $3.50.
which was placed i'm the ice-fund box
at the Dispatch Office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14
Deeds of bargain and snye.

Richmond: Elijah Balls executor 10
Peter Paul, "a feet at northwest corner
Fifteenth street and Tobacco alley, 81 500.
Bette A. Clements trustee to Steph. N
Taylor Martin p feet at southwest cor
ner Grove avenue and Lombardy. $3.50.
Joseph II. Glenn and wife TO Julian c.
Minson, is PIP feet on west side Third
street between Main and Franklin streets,
s62S
Edwin o. Lafong 10 William Rueger. 1
by l56 feet on north side Grace street be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets. 500
Henrico: w. J. Binford. Jr.. 10 Mrs. s
/. Binford. 10 feet on Mechanicsville turn
pike between Crump and Davis streets.
s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-14

There were about thirty witnesses In the
case. and much interest attached TO IL.
From the evidence. Il appeared that Mr.
Quarles was talking near the churcn
while Rev. Mr.. Brown was preaching
and the preacher. thinking this disre-
spectful, preferred the charge. MT.
Quarles was fined 81 and given one hour
In Jail He took an appeal.
George Brauer was arrested and COM
United to jail on n warrant charging him
with trespassing on the farm OF Mr.. Nor
man.