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

The people of Raleigh and Raleigh
township realize the vast Importance
of gos1 reads, an much attention Is re-
ing gwen to the 'mDra> ement Of the
pubhc roads. All the roads leading out
of Raleigh have already been macada-
mized for about six miles, and the work
is being pushed ON, to the great advant-
age of the locality generally and to the
enhancement of real estate values. 1t
is only a matter of time when the good
roads will penetrate the entire county.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
Raleigh is most conveniently situated
as regards railroad facilities. 1t is To-
Gated on the Seaboard Air Line and the
Southern Railway system. A new road,
of which Mr. John A Mills is president,
has been built from Raleigh to Fuquay
Springs. and ON to the fine timber region
of Harnett county. This makes an out
LET to Raleigh for a country that will be
of great value to the city. A few miles
east of the city is the Atlantic Coast
Line, and there is now on foot an enter
prise to build railroad to Springhope,
to secure direct connection. The distance
is thirty-five miles. Gen. Julian 5. Carr,
of Durham, and Mr.. T.. b. Barbee, of
Raleigh, are at the head of the enter
prise. The company has already been
Incorporated, the papers drawn UP, and
General Julian s. Carr elected president.
He says that work will begin ON the
twenty miles nearest Raleigh as soon as
the most feasible route is determined by
surveyors. The new line of the Sea-
board Air Lime from Richmond
Virginia, to, Ridgeway, n. c., will
bring Raleigh little nearer 10 Wash
ington. The city is now wifh;n fte
hours of Norfolk, Va, about the Same
time to Richmond, Va, ten hours to
Washington, thirteen to Philadelphia,
and sixteen to New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
E1l ECTRIC RAILWAY AND LIGHT
COMPANIES.

The Electric City Railroad, run by the
Raleigh Electric Company is about FIVE
miles in length. 1t enables passengers
to visit all the main points of interest in
the city, including the State capitol and
surrounding State buildings, Governors
Mansion, Pullen Park, Brool6side Park,
lakewood Cemetery, and the various
schools and colleges.
The Raleigh Gas Company and the
Raleigh Electric Company supply cleo
trio lights to the city, the first company
supplying both gas aHd electricity.
There is also an electric fire alarm
system
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Prominent Young Member of the Raj
eigh Bar.
(For sketch of Mr.. Boyden see page
seven.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
D. LICHTENsTEIN & CO.

The Leading Wholesale snd Retail Groces of Taboro N c..
Bagging, Ties and Nails. Several car loads in stock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PUBLIC ROADS.

Old Ladies and Incurables.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
SHOES WILL GO UP
Meeting of Big Concerns to Take
 Action

New York, July 25.-Representatives of number of big shoe concerns met today. Among them were representatives of 8. Well & Co.,, John Cramer & Son, the Bay State Shoe company, R. Waterbury & Co.,, Robt. Dix Shoe Co.,, D. c. Burt Shoe Co.,, and Geo. Silver & Son.
 D. Martin presided. All agreed that there should be an advance in prices of standard grades rather than a cheapening of the quality. The shoe men say that the ad- vance in leather is the cause. Cincinnati manufacturers met several weeks ago, and after long discussions of conditions, sent circular letters to the manufacturers of other cities requesting them to organize and send delegates to convention to be held in Philadelphia. Another meeting of the local manufacturers will be held before the Philadelphia convention. Chairman Martin said:
 "The Philadelphia convention will be na- tional in it's character, and will include representatives from every shoe manufac- turing city in the country. The leather people are forcing us to take action"
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Meeting of the Conference


 At the plenary sitting of the conference this afternoon, in deference to Sir Julian Pauncefote, head of the British delegation, and in order to secure unanimity, the Dan ish delegates consented that the reference to the landing of cables to be struck out of the list contained in article 53 of the convention on the laws of war.
 Turkan Pasa, head of the Turkish dele gation, made formal adhesion to the arbi- tration convention on condition that Tur- keys recourse thereto be purely optional
 It is understood that about half the pow CTS, including those framing the Dre1und will sign the arbitration convention imme- diately.
 The third committee met this afternoon to hear the report upon the arbitration scheme proposed by Chevalier Deschampes, the Belgian delegate, which the committee approved and the plenary conference adopt ed without modification. The committee also approved the final act, then proceed ed to consider the preambles and appen- diXes of the conventions and declarations.
 The question whether governments not represented at the conference may, by ac- cepting the terms of the arbitration board secure the advantages thereof without first obtaining the consent of all the signatory powers, occasioned a long discussion. It is said the vatican has such a right, but the TransVaal has not.
 The conference arose without deciding the question.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26

New York, July 25.-The funeral of the late Robt G. Ingersoll took place this af- ternoon from Walston, Dobbs' Ferry, where he died on Friday last
 No clergymen were present to conduct the services; there was no music and there were no pall-bearers. The body lay on 0 cot in the room where he died. It was en- shrouded in white and just one red rose placed on the breast. About the cot were banks of floral tributes sent friends, wreaths and punches of blossoms.
 The services were held at o'clock. Mrs. Ingersoll sat beside her dead husband. and besides her were her daughters, Mrs. Wal ston H. Brown and Miss Maud Ingersoll. They were very much ag1tated and wept al- most continuously. MT. and Mrs. c. P. Farrell were present, and Chas. Broadway Rouse, Colonel Ingersoll's oldest friend, occupied a chair by the side of the bier. There were some forty others present, and they remaind standing throus out.
 Read Last Poem
 The intense silence was then broken by Dr. John Clark Ridpath, who in a voice fun of emotion said:
 h'My friends, 1t is my sad duty to read in the presence of the dead the last poem written by Colonel Robert G. Ingersofl, en- titled Declaration of the Free This poem Colonel Ingersoll had read and ai- tered in some of its parts just before he was stricken down."
 Major o. Smith, who resides in Dobbs Ferry and who was close personal friend of Colonel Ingersoll, then without preliminary words, read anothsk extract from Colonel Ingersolls writings. entitled My Religion"
 Dr. John Elliott, of New York, read the
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
STRIKE WAS FORCED
Upon the Men by President of Transit
 Company

New York, July 25.-District Master Workman James Pines of the Knights of Labor, leader in the Brooklyn street car strike, today issued statement in which he says the strike was forced upon the men by the president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company and will be continued for the reason that it has the sympathy of all labor organizations. He says the strike has not been failure, that the employees of the street car company will profit by 1t, and continues
 "The justice of the number of hours they are compelled to work each day is so thor oughly advertised that neither the govern or nor the mayor can longer sit idly by and not recognize the justice of the mems claim, and the people who own these railroads must see that if the moderate request of the men had been granted it would have been a thousand times less expensive to the cor poraton than the thing they have forced upon themselves
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
AN ENORMOUS BLUNDER
Republique Picks Flaw in New Reef
 procity Treaty

Paris, July 25.-The Republique Francais referring to the reciprocity treaty between France and the United states, signed at Washington yesterday, says:
 "Washington dispatches announce the consummation of the F'ranco-American treaty. An enormous blunder against which we endeayored to put the govern ment on its guard has been consummated, and NM. Milter and De Claise have be- trayed the French industry and agriculture to the United States in these two branches of our national production. Ruins will be heaped upon ruins. The treaty has not yet been ratified, and we affirm that it will not be without discussion. Industrial and agri- cultural associations on every side, indeed becoming agitated and manifold protests are being made and when the chamber re- assemblies, the government will find itslf face to face with an opposition formidably equipped with arguments and which will energetically lay bare the fatal conse- quences of the convention who so cruelty betrays French interests
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
American Delegates

London, July 26.-The Hague correspond ent of the Times pays high tribute to the esteem in which the American delegates are held by the whole conference on &C., count of the manner in which they con- ciliated conflicting views and smoothed away friction, and says:
 'Today's American declaration of Mon- roeism sets at naught the base insinua- tions of those continental politicians and journalists, who represent the United States as elated over their victory over Spain and are eager to mix up in Euro- pean affairs"
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
THURBER CREATES SENSATION
Declares That Life and Property Are
 Not Safe in the South

Atlanta, Ga.. July 25.-A speech written by F. B. Thurber, of New York, who was prevented by death in his family from attending the convention of the Southern Industrial league here, has created sen sation. Secretary Martin of the league, an nounced that he would read the speech at the afternoon session but only portions of it were given in his address. The speech was printed by the evening papers, how ever, and will be reproduced in the morn ing. The delegates to the convention have seen it, and It's discussion has aroused con- siderable warmth In the speech MT. Thur Der took the south to task severely for the alleged repudiation of public obligations and legislation hostile to railroad inter- ests.
 He declared southern statesmen are gov- erned largely by the local environment and party traditions, and complained that they voted against steamship subsidies.
 An obstacle to southern progress, MT. Thurber said, is the impression that life and property are not safe in the south.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26

Constitution from Leesburg, Ga, says: An unknown negro was shot and killed in a remote part of this county by a posse composed of three men. There were two negroes in hiding in that vicinity, and they were thought to be members of the Bain- bridge gang. G. A. Mcdonald who dis covered the negroes, came to town and reported the matter. Both the sheriff and his deputy being out of town, MT. Me Donald was advised to get up posse and arrest the negroes. This he did, getting w. H. Smith and Sanders to accompany him on his mission. When the negroes were ap- preached they showed fight, and one of them was killed. The other got away. The coroner's jury has returned verdict that the dead man was killed by shots fired by the three men named in self-defense.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
A CASE OF REVENGE
Number of Rows in Texas Led to a
 Lypching

Houston, Tex, July 25.-Some two weeks ago negro was lynched in Grimes county Last night church at Fuqua Prairie was burned by an fncendiary. Suspicion fell on John and Randall Hamilton, negroes The latter was first found, and with a rope around his neck confessed that John burned the church. The latter was found at his home and his answer to a demand for surrender was @ volley of buckshot Van Wright being fatally wounded and Tuck Moody slightly injured The negro escaped, badly wounded, but was recap tured today at noon and at once strung up. No further trouble is anticipated. Re- venge for a former lynching was the act uating motive.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
FUNERAL OF THE LATE
 ROBERT c. INGERSOLL

funeral oration delivered by Colonel In gerson over his brothers dead body. This concluded the shor tand simple service. Nearly all present then took parting look at the dead and passed out MT. Rouse arose from his chair, and as he is totally blind, passed his hand over the face of his departed friend and said:
 ''Perhaps he is better now. No one can understand it.
 Mrs Ingersoll said: 'The colonel wanted you to put your hand upon his heart" and suiting the action to the word she directed his hand to the left breast of the deceased MT. Rouse asked what she was going to do with the remains. T can't give him up, she said I can't put him in the ground I can't bear to think of it. We're going to bring him back home'
 Will Probably be Cremated
 The body will probably be taken to Fresh Pond, L. l., on Thursday for cremation, but this arrangement is subject to change
 During the morning there were many vis- itors to look upon the face of the deceased. Among them were several old colored ser wants of the family who had come from Washington and taken four days off or paid their expenses to do honor to their benefac- tor. Among these were two former buffers of the family. One old man who was a baggage man on the railroad came down on Long Island, others came from Chicago, Syracuse and Buffalo.
 Many additional telegrams of sympathy were received today, one of them being from General Miles. Floral tributes were received all the morning and there were two rooms full of them. A photograph of the body was Saken this afternoon just as it was surrounded by the flowers. It took a three-quay- sgs view of the face
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Kentucky Republicans

Louisville, Ky. July 25.-A conference be. tween the republican state central commit tee and the candidates on the state ticket tonight brought republican politicians from all parts of the state to this city. The conference resolved in the selection of State Treasurer Long, chairman of the campaign committee, with Jas. F. Buckner, of Louisville, and Congressman s. J. Pugh as members of that body. It was intended to select five members, but two vacancies were left to be filled by Attorney General Taylor, who, 1t is said, will personally manage his campaign as head of the state ticket. An advisory committee of eleven may be selected at another meeting to be held tomorrow.
 A bit of gossip current tonight was to the effect that the populist state convention at Frankfort this week is likely to nominate Hon. John Young Brown for governor.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Formal Transfer of B Furnace

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 25.-The for nal transfer of the old Chattanooga fur mace property, recently purchased from the Southern Mining and Manufacturing company by the Chattanooga Furnace company, was made today to the latter company. The furnace will be overhauled and put in repair so as to be blown in within thirty days. This furnace was for mery the property of the late Ex-Senator Joseph E. Brown. of Atlanta, and has a capacity of 175 tons. Charles E. James, of this city, is the president of the new com pany.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
MACK MET THE
 USUAL FATE He Was Strung Up by a Crowd of Angry GeOrgians' BODY CHOPPED IN PIECES Bainbridge Reported in the
 Hands of Mob. TWO COMPANIES OF MILITIA Ordered to Proceed There by Gov
 ernor candler.
Ordered to Proceed There by Gov
 ernor candler.
MADE A DEMAND ON THE JAILoR
For John Williams Who Attempted to Assault Two White Girls-Lead- CTS Threaten to Use Dyna-
 mite to Open the Jail.

Crimson, Ga., July 25.-Charles Mack, the negro captured near Iron City early yester- day morning, was taken to Saffold yester- day, and after Identification the men in charge started to Bainbridge jail with him through the country in order to evade the mob, but upon nearing Bainbridge last night they were met by mob of several hundred men and the negro was taken away from them.
 The negro was then taken back to Saf- fold for further Identification, after which Mack was taken to the same spot and tree where Lewis Sammins was lynched Sunday morning, and he suffered the same manner of death as did Sammins.
 Mack was tied to the big oak tree and members of the mob took out their knives and cut off arts of his body, mutilating and topturing the negro as much as possi- ble. He was then tied up with ropes and as the mob pulled him through the air several hundred shots were fired at the body
 The men fired in regular military order. Mack's body was cut to pieces after part of the mob had dispersed
 The negroes here are making some threats, but no trouble is feared, as the whites are all thoroughly armed and ready to suppress any outbreak that may be made.
 A yellow negro woman was with Mack yesterday morning when captured and al- though she was not molested, she has since told that she knew the whereabouts of all the rest and all about the gang. A posse is looking for her and also still searching for the other negroes.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
ALL SORTS AND
 KINDS IF STRIKES
TaiIors, Freight Handlers, News boys and Messenger
 Boys Out.

CTS, freight handlers, newsboys and mes senger boys strikes gained some head way today. Leader Pines of the Brooklyn trolley strikers issued a statement to the effect that the trolley strike was still on.
 The striking tailors of the East Side swelled their numbers to 5000. Nearly s. 600 were out in the afternoon, and several mass meetings were held tonight Three thousand more men are expected to quit work in Brooklyn this week. One thous- and freight handlers employed in the Penn sylvania railroad yards in Jersey City decided today to go on strike at noon tomorrow for an increase from F to 20 cents an hour. This will increase the num- Der of striking freight handlers to 2,5OO.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Three Were Drowned

Waycross, Ga., July 25.-Mrs. M. J. Mock, her son, Joe Mock, and Cora Smith, an or- phan girl, were drowned about noon today two miles west of Waycross. They were with a picnic party, were bathing and got beyond their depth. Ex-Sheriff Berry An derson and Barney Macdonald, grandson of the late Hon. W. A. Macdonald, in trying to rescue them nearly lost their lives. The bodies have been found.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
TOWN IN HANDS OF MOB
Two Companies of Militia Ordered to
 Bainbridge

Atlanta, Ga., July Ex-Governor Candler tonight received the following message from Sheriff Patterson, of Decatur coun- ty, at Bainbridge, Ga.:
 Town in the hands of a mob. Send aid quick"
 Governor Candler at once ordered the com pany of state militia stationed at Valdosta under command of Captain Littleton and that of Captain Smith at Thomasville, to proceed with all haste to Bainbridge.
 Savannah, Ga., July 25.ZTelegraphic or ders were received here tonight from Gov ernor Candler, addressed to Captain Mid dleton, of the state militia at Valdosta, and Captain Smith, of Thomasville, to report to Sheriff Patterson at Bainbridge with all your available men at once," and to "act strictly under his orders." The governors message Is manda tory. It says: Go at once." The commercial wires having closed these messages were transmitted over rail- road wires from here, and arrangements were made immediat tely for special cars on the Plant System to take the troops. The train will arrive at Bainbridge at a. m
 The troops are wanted to protect the sherlII anu the Jail against the attach or a mob that is after John Williams, negro, who is charged with assault and attempt to rape upon two white girls. Williams en- tered their room while they were asleep and had seized one of the girls when he was frightened away A large crowd of country people are in town and swear they will have Williams if they have to dyna- mite the jail. The Decatur jail is one of the strongest in the state. Should an at tack upon it be made before the arrival of the troops there would probably be blood- shed.
 called for Williams.
 Unknown Negro Shot and Killed
 AlInn4o nn I,,1.r cnnniaI to tho
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Rig Industry Changes Hands

Knoxville, Tenn. July 25.-The Lookout Iron companys plant at Hartman was to- day purchased by the Knoxville Iron com- pany. The plant will be put in thorough repair and operated at it's full capacity. This makes the Knoxville company one of the largest holders of this sort of property in East Tennessee, and it is said a further extension of it's interests are contemplated. The Hartman plant is to be operated in- dependently of the big iron and steet com- hines
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Being Entertained

london, July 25.-The Yale-Harvard ath- letic team, with the excetion of Fox, who has gone to the continent, visited Cam bridge today where they were cordially welcomed by the masters, fellows and un- dergraduates. Tonight they attended the Lyric theater where De Wolf Hopper is playing "El Capitan." The team will spend tomorrow on the Upper Thames river.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
For Flood Sufferers

New Orleans, La, July 25.-The bale of new Texas cotton classed strict middling, one and an eighth staple, was shipped by II. &. B. Beer today to the president of the New York cotton exchange to be sold for the benefit of the Texas flood sufferers.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
BRYAN WILL BE A
 DELEGATE TO CONVENTION
@ Post tomor row will say:

Wash gton &The
  Alabama
  led romt nee o that commit in
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Amicabi. Relations Restored

Pretoria, July 25.-Amicable relations be- tween the Volksraad and President Kruger have been restored. The conspiracy case against ex-British officers has been with drawn and the remaining prisoners were released.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Comcdian Dead

Adelaide, Australia, July 25.--Oscar Ger ard, an American comedian, who has been playing with the Belle of New York" com- pany here, is dead.
The age-herald., 1899-07-26
Commissioner. Entertained

Paris, July 25.--Baron Russell, of Killo- wen, lord chief justice of England and member of the Venezuelan arbitration com mission, entertained his colleagues of the commission at dinner today.