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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
ON NEXT MONDAY NIGHT
The Delegates Are to be Elected at
Precinct Meetings.
THESE WILL Be HELD NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT
The Basis Of Representation Will be the Same
as in the Democratic County Conyen'
ton. Three Candidates in The
Field For Constable.

The township convention of the Demo-
cratic voters of Raleigh township will
be held in Metropolitan Hall, at $50
o'clock, on Monday, July 2, 1900, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
justices of the peace and a township con-
stable
Precinct meetings for the election of
delegates to this convention will be held
on Friday, June 90 1900. at $50 o'clock.
The basis of representation will be the
same as in the Democratic county con-
vention of Wake, held on June 9, instant
The precinct meetings will be held at
the following places:
First Ward, First and Second Divisions
metropolitan Hall.
Second Ward, First and Second Divis-
ions-County court house.
Third Ward, First and Second Divisions
Governors Guard armory (Henry build
ing).
Fourth Ward, First and Second Divis
ions-Mayor's office.
Outside West, North Division-Capital
Hose Company hall
Outside West, South Division-Rescue
Fire Company hall.
Outside East-Stage space, in rear of
Metropolitan Hall.
L. s. ELLISON,
There are so far three candidates in
the field for constable: j. E. Potter,
John r. Upchurch and w. o. Scott. Mr..
Scott announced his candidacy yesterday
Mr. Potter is the present constable and
Mr. Upchurch was the constable for the
township before Potters election.
The primaries are called that the peo-
pie may settle the contest between these
candidates, and to choose suitable men
for magistrates. These are matters of
great Importance to the people of the
city and they should see to it that only
good men are chosen to administer the
law-something that cannot be said OF
the present condition of affairs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
The Crime Had Beel Kept Secret by
the Child's Friends For
Many Months.
AND NOW TWO FUSION JUSTICES
DECLARE THAT ut IS OUT OF DATE
The People of the Community Are Greatly In
censed and VIII Attempt TO Have Some
Further Steps Taken to bring The
Negro 10 Justice.

Mr.. w. NJ. Scott, substantial and
intelligent farmer from Chatham
county, was here yesterday, and told
of a recent occurrence in his neigh
borhood that shows how unprotected
the women and children of this State
are under Republican rule.
1T is the most awful miscarriage
of justice, I've ever heard of" said
Mr.. Scott, in concluding his story.
1.-The people of the community are
outraged, and are going to see if they
can't take some further steps in er-
gard to the matter"
In New Hope township. about a
year ago, said Mr.. Scott, little thir-
teen year old white giry, Lilly Ger
tain, an orphan, was raped by negro
man named Haywood Council. Imme-
diately after the deed the little girl
told Mrs. Maria Baucom, with whom
she lived.
Astounded by the awfulness of the
deed, and wishing to prevent public
ity, Mrs. Baucom said nothing about
it and cautioned the little girl to do
likewise. For many months she did
so, but recently she told some of her
playmates and soon the whole COM
munity knew it, Then some of the
neighbors, much incensed, called on Mrs.
Baucom and told her some legal steps
must be taken She consented to do So
explained why she had not done so be-
fore, and sent for Dallas Matthews, a
Republican magistrate.
That's the only sort we have ex-
planned Mr. Scott, as he gave the above
facts.
On the trial the little girl gave all the
details of the crime and Mrs. Baucom
said it correspondent with what she had
told Immediately after it occurred. Also
the clothing she wore at the time was
exhibited
When the evidence was all in Magis
trate Matthews said he was not exactly
satisfied; that he would study the mat
ter over and probably call in another
magistrate. Next day he called in Mar
shall Mann, also a Republican.
you know we have no other sort"
again explained Mr.. Scott.
These two judicial lights put their wise
heads together and after considerable
consultation gravely announced to the
crowd that the crime was out of date
and they would release the defendant.
There were probably fifty people pres
ent," said Mr.. Scott, land they felt
greatly outraged Many of our people
are determined that this shall not be the
end of the affair. Mr.. S. G. Wilson has
today gone to Pittsboro to consult with
attorneys and others about it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
Funeral Of Mr.. w. Fl. Brown.

The funeral of Mr.. w. H. Brown, the
step father Of Rev. B. w. Spilman, will
take place from the residence No. SIS
North Bloodworth street, at $50 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev
w. ID. Hubbard, pastor of the Tabernacle
Baptist church. The pail bearers are w
Fl. Holloway, j. II. Smith, X. H. Bradley
B. F. Faison, j. S. Allen and n. b
Broughton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
VANCE STATUE COMPLETED.
Mr. R. H. Battle and DR.. r, H. Speight Go to
Providence to Inspect It.

Mr.. r. H. Battle left yesterday for
Providence, r. l. He goes there to in
spect the statue of Vance, which is to
be placed in the capitol square here, with
unwilling ceremonies on August %. Mr..
Battle represents the Local committee,
and will be Joined at Weldon by DR.. r.
Fl Speight, who represents the commit
tee appointed by the Legislature. These
gentlemen have recently been notifid by
the Gorham Manufacturing Company
whose product the statue is to be, that
they are ready for the inspection commit
tee,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP

to Kansas City on account National Dem
ocraticj Convention, July 4th. Through
sleepers and coaches without change, car
rying the Georgia delegation" and
Young Mems Democratic League of
Fulton county" Leave Atlanta at $50 p.
m, July 1st via Nashville, Evansville and
S. Louis. The L. and N. route Those de-
string to join this train and party should
address.
FRED y. BUSH,
d. p. A. L. and N. r. r., Atlanta.
iune24-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve will give them instant and perma-
nent relief. 1t will cure eczema and all
skin diseases. Beware of counterfeitS.-
Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co., w. II. King,
Adams and Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
These unwelcome visitors
BagsefEsS
Soils

Mr.. r. NJ. Pratt, Cave, S. c., writes:
For twenty years l was sorely
afflicted with boils and carbuncles
caused by impure blood 1t is impos-
sible to describe my suffering part of
the time being unable to work or sleep.
Several doctors treated me, and tried
all the so-called blood remedies, but
nothing seemed to do me any good.
During the summer of 1888 was per
suaded to try S. S. S, and after taking
several bottles was entirely cured, and
have had no return of these painful
pests up to the present time"
and any information or advice W
whatever for this service. Send
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
Special Notices..

FOR SALE-THREE FRESH MILK
COWS. One Grade and two Jerseys,
young and gentle. Apply to j. w.
Avent, fuckers farm, Method. N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26
Honor to q Raleigh Girl

1t will be gratifying to the many friends
of Miss Florence Slater, to know that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-26

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
BRISTOL.

The town council held a regular month
ly meeting last evening. Mr.. L. L. An
derstrom appeared relative 10 the grade
OF the street at the corner OF Church and
High streets. Hhe matter was held for
consideration.
The petition OF the Suburban Railway
company 10 extend its rails 10 this town
was granted. as reported elsewhere In
this issue OF the News.
Contractor Shaw OF Providence, who
has the contract for sewer construction.
arrived here yesterday with a number OF
Italians. Another gang will arrive during
the week Several shanties have been
erected In the suburbs for the accommo-
dation OF the help. and the work will be-
resumed at once.
IL is understood that II is the intention
OF those who are interested in the schools
10 introduce into the next town meeting
a resolution doing away with the pu3hs
schools on Bristol Neck. and lssie tickets
TO all the pupils. 10 enable N I'm [" at
tend the public schools I'm town.
The moonlight excursion OF Company
c, Second Regiment. R. I. NJ. which was
to have been held August "a. has been
postponed indefinitely.
Rev. Robert ~. Turner OF Roxbury,
Mass. arrived. yesterday 10 spend a
months vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert n. Turner. on --ristbi
Neck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Watchemoket fire district voters
met i'm the town hall last evening and
found the affairs of the board so salts
factory that the old members were re-
elected as follows: Moderator. Augustus
n. Cunningham; clerk, James E. Murphy:
collector. William f. Smyth; treasurer
Harmon s. Babcock: assessor OF taxes
and first fire warden, Orland Freeborn:
assessor OF taxes and second fire warden,
John j. Mullen; assessor of taxes and
third fire warden. Edwin B. Lincoln;
fourth fire warden. Orin X. Wilbur: fifth
fire warden, George W. Fuller; sixth fire
warden, James r. Wilcox; seventh fire
warden, James Hayes; members OF ad-
ministrative board, Augustus n. Cunning
ham, Oscar NJ. Coombs, James G.. Peck.
Several persons claimed they had paid
their 1896 assessments To Collector Hunter.
but had lost their receipts. IL was deemed
advisable by the board TO make those
who could not make their claims good.
settle.
At the meeting of the board, the follow
ing were chosen as the officers: Modera-
tor, Augustus N. Cunningham: secretary.
James c. Peck. IL was voted that the reg
ular meetings be held at s o'clock D. m,
on the first Monday of each month.
IL appears that Thomas Devlin, who
was arrested for being drunk Sunday had
escaped from some institution In Massa-
chusetts where he had been placed by his
friends and they were at the station yes
terday and wanted him returned.
Sergeant Adams informed them that II
was out OF his power TO do so. He was
sent to Cranston and II is probable that
he will be sent TO Foxboro. Mass. from
there.
Health officer Mason B. Wood s,mov-
ed scarlet fever card from house near
the Arlington avenue school house this
morning.
Two young men were fined 81 and costs
each In court this morning for being
drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
ON THE GRAND CIRCUIT.

Two favorites scored in the three races
presented at the opening card for the
Buffalo Grand Circuit meeting. held at
the Fort Erie, Ont, track yesterday.
Dillonite. the Black Baron Dillon geld
ing. which has been cleaning things up in
the East, was expected to accomplish a
great deal when he encountered Palm
Leaf and the others in the 2:ls class trot-
ting first on the days card. In the early
pools Dillonite was favorite, $25 against
80 on the field
He was not In form. however, and tho
only heat he got in the race was a gift.
After the second heat. in 2:121k, York Boy
won handily, although a break in the
third heat made him travel an extra
mile.
Winola was 800 to s65 favorite before
the first heat of the 2:16 pace I'm the EN-
pire stake and she won in straight heats.
the fastest OF which was 2:11h.
The 2:12 trot the Niagara stakes, was
conceded to Thomas Lawson's Boralma.
and the gelding was barred in all pool
selling. The talent fancied Letah s., but
the best the Buffalo mare could do was
third money. Ellert proving surprise
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
He HAD TO PAY.

Champion James ]. Jeffries' father, the
Rev. Alexis Jeffries. has been refused
recognition as a minister OF the Gospel
by the clergy department of the Central
Passenger Association, to whom he ap-
piled for cheap transportation to his
home, Los Angeles, Cal.
The reverend father OF sluggers came
to Chicago to see his younger son, Jack,
knock out Jack Beanscholt at Tattersall's s
After the mill he went to the associa-
tion's rooms. I'm the Monadnock Building,
and presented his preachers certificate.
Questions were asked. and when IL was
learned Mr.. Jeffries had journeyed all the
way to Chicago to see a prize fight the
officials concluded he was not the kind of
a minister the association accommodates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Providence Grays Win Two Games
From the Montreal Team.
Result Of Other Eastern League Con-
tests Referees Gossip.

Evidently the Providence Graybacks
have awakened from their lethargy and
are bound to win games.
They got two games from the Royals
yesterday by the greatest playing shown
I'm some time.
The Montreais were the people who
knocked the locals out OF first place only
one or two days ago. but the Providence
players got revenge byD winning three
straight.
In the first game the scoring was close
up to the eighth inning. when the Gray
backs scored four runs as a clincher.
Dunkle held Montreal at nine scattered
hits.
In the second game. Mcfarland Jared
the same as Souders did In the first con-
test. Braun did good work and held the
Royals at six hits.
Providence outplayed the Montreals In
all departments of the game In both con-
tests. Scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
M a m THEATRES


The Boston fremont Theatre Stock
Company began under very auspicious
circumstances last evening, a weeks en-
gagement at the Providence Opera House.
There was a large audience I'm attend
ance and Bronson Howards four act
comedy. "Aristocracy" was the play pre-
sented.
The company is familiar to theatre-go-
ers and there is In it much that Is inter
esting and there is iine thread of sar-
casm running through IL.
If the corruption OF the characters in.
troduced as representatives OF European
nobility are unpleasant, no less so is the
representation OF the ideas that govern
newly ricn which Is given In "Aristocra-
cy." One is equally as unharmonious as
the other. The story tells the danger OF
playing with fire. An old nursery warn
ing but many men and women never pass
the nursery stage, SO far as the needing
OF warnings goes.
The members of the company do some
splendid individual work. So well were
the ciimaNes worked up and so desirous
was the audience to keep the pretty pic
lures before its eyes that at the end OF
each act the curtain had TO be raised
repeatedly. t--'
j. H. Gilmour. as the Californian mill
lionaire. has an interesting part. Mr.. Gil
mours talent is of a high order and his
command of the. technique of the stage,
excellent.
He has been seen here several times In
the past and has won much favor. lie
makes as much OF the part OF Jefferson
Stockton as the material furnished viii
permit. The character is not, however,
a. ~
I'm IL for all the finer feelings-you don't
discover this i'm the language that IS gem
orally soft enough. but do find IL In the
story OF the character. There Is under
meath the veneer as dangerous an idea as
was ever that of Aristocracy.
Mr.. Gilmour redeems the playwright s
work, he softens the harsher parts and
presents the various phases of the char
acter in light that is delicate, but force
full.
Mr.. Mitchell has not a very important
part, but his interview with Stockton is
well done. Harry Connant. as Sheridan,
gives the audience an opportunity for the
enjoyment OF good satisfying laughter.
Mr.. Hazeltines portraiture OF the evil
prince was worthy OF praise. In the scene
with Stocktons wife he was especially
effective. The latter role was presented by
Miss Florence Rockwell in a very salts
factory manner.
Fred Truesdale. as the Laurence who
was willing 10 marry beneath him, gave
an interesting character study.
Frank Andrews left nothing to be de-
sired in his impersonation OF the charac-
ter OF Marquis of Normandaie. II pleased
the audience immensely and was pleas
. ant reminder of other work of the same
gentleman.
Edward Mackey. as the French noble
man, has one of the most really interest
ing roles in the comedy and he meets the
requirements adequately.
Miss Cordelia Macdonald, as Virginia
Stockton. has n part of varied emotions
TO play and she acquits herself excellent
ly.
A fresh and delightful character is that
OF Katherine Ten Broeck Laurence, anc
in fine spirit was II given by Miss Agnes
Birce. Very interesting also was the par
OF ldrs Laurence as presented by Kath
crime Kent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The last week OF the Katherine Rober
company engagement at the Empire
Theatre, promises to be as big success
as the first week. Yesterday matinee and
evening there were immense audiences.
and the performance of Hazel kirke'
was received with the most manifest
pleasure.
The piece was given a few weeks ago.
and IL made such n pleasing Impression
that the management determined to repeat
IL, and there is no question that the de-
termination was well received. for the
play was given. IL there was any change
at all, better that on it's previous produc-
ton
Miss Rober made, as usual. hit In the
title role, while Frederick Fairbanks, as
Dunstan Kirke, won well merited APP
plause All the other characters were In
good hands, and every detail of the per-
Torrance was up to the required mark.
The vaudeville features were supplied
by Collins and Collins. in songs and
dances; Mabel Taylor King. In illustrated
songs. and the lifeograph. This afternoon
and evening 'Fanchon, the Cricket"
will be presented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

Gebb. a detective. is set to work on the
case He discovers that Edith wedder-
burn. cousin Of Miss Gilman. and her
lover. Ferris. were both I'm London on the
night OF the murder and that Edith vis-
ited the murdered woman. going up from
Norminster for the purpose. lie is able
10 prove however. that neither Is guilty
so-called. Is a son OF the man Dean. Gebb
goes 10 kirkstone Hall and finds out
from the old housekeeper there, that
the mad gardener. Martin as he Is called.
is In reality Dean. Dean. upon learning
that his Identity has been discovered.
makes n mad dash for liberty.
Gebb follows and captures the man after
n long run. and takes him 20 a cell near
by. and then goes to interview Mrs Grix.
She says Miss Gilman killed Kirkstone.
Gebb searches the house but finds no
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

the whole OF this matter. and are more
experienced in such cases than Miss
Wedderburn and myself Tell us truly
Do you believe I'm my fathers guilt?'
The detective hesitated. and looking
from one 10 the other. rubbed his chin
I'm a perplexed manner II shall answer
you honestly, Mr.. Ferris" said he after
n pause. II am not certain of your faith
ers guilt. I said that the possession OF
this jewelry placed the matter beyond
doubt. but against that / must place the
fact-established by strong circumstan-
tial evidence-that Miss Gilman received
her assassin as friend. She was afraid
OF Dean, and even after the lapse of twen-
~ years she must have recognized him.
In place OF giving him wine and cigar
cites her impulse would have been TO cry
out for help Moreover. without knowing
all about her visitor-presuming he was
disguised-she would not have let him
into her house on the whole am doubt
full The fact OF the jewelry being found
I'm his room proves his guilt; the fact that
Miss Gilman convcrsed with him as a
friend shows his innocence. W 40 can de-
eide the natter"
'I known said Edith suddenly, "Mr.
Dean himself You say that he Is In Nor
Minister goal. Mr.. Gebb. Well. that is only
a mile from here. so let us all three go
there and question Mr.. Dean. With this
evidence for and against him, he must
either declare his innocence or admit his
guilt
"1t Is the most straightforward course. -
said Gebb. with a nod. What do you
say. Mr.. Ferris7"
II am content TO abide by my fathers
word" replied Arthur. rising. Anything
is better than this uncertainty. Let us 90
10 Norminster goal"
Its rather late" said Gebb. glancine
at his watch. However. I dare say we
shall have no difficulty In seeing the pris-
oner. Come alonsg'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

In the then tumble-down deserted con-
dition of Kirkstone Hall there was no We
hicle obtainable, but the evening was
pleasant and Norminster no great dis
tance away, so the three walked briskly
along the road in the cool gray twilight.
Conversing about the case made the way
seem short. and they soon arrived In the
little town and halted before the gates
of the goal. a word from GeDb procured
them instant admittance. and they were
shown into the presence OF the governor,
a retired major. with a bluff manner and
twinkling eye, which was not unob-
servant OF Edith's good looks.
well, SIR" said Gcbb. almost imme-
dately. "and how Is your prisoner"
Clothed and in his right mind" replied
the governor. He has given over his
sulking and feigned madness. and evident
ly seems resolved TO make the best of
things. Indeed / shouldn't he surprised
Mr.. Gebb. II he intended TO make you his
father-confessor. for he has asked sever
al times after YOU"
"Goodr' said Gebb. rubbing his hands
This looks like business; he has thrown
up the sponge"
"will you see him now?" asked the
governor, with side glance at Edith.
AT once. II you please: and l wish this
lady and gentleman TO be admitted with
me-"
well, Il Is hardly regular 10 admit
strangers at this hour. Mr.. Gebb," said
the major. "Still. as you captured the
man, and II Is as well for you TO hear his
confession. II he wishes TO make it. I am
content 60 accede 90 your request. Have
| you any interest I'm the natter" he ask
| ed. looking at Edith inqulsitively
"Yesl The man was hidden I'm my place
| under the name OF Martin" she replied
| with n blush. not deeming 10 wise TO fur
| ther enlighten the governor.
Indeed You arc Miss wedderburr. OF
] the hall? thought 50. Well, 20 along.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
THE STRAUSS TOUR.

The arrangements for the grand tour
of the United States by Eduard Strauss
and his great orchestra are now almost
completed. Mr.. Aronson is now In Eu-
rope and he will decide with Herr Strauss
the make up OF the program to be played
in over 100 cities of America. Several
hundred compositions have been already
received from American musicians from
all over the country. These will be play
ed to Herr Strauss who will select the
most deserving for performance during
the tournee, and they will be duly an
nounced, at each concert. Interesting
features of the programs are the per-
formance of selections from the operas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

In a small suburb OF London an eccen-
tric old woman. who has given her name
rs Miss Ligram, is found murdered. IL is
finally discovered that she was In reality
a Miss Ellen Gilman. formerly house
keeper at Kirkstone Hall During her
stay there sensational murder had oc-
CURED. The master OF Kirkstone had
been murdered in room known as the
Yellow Boudoir. A man named Dean had
been convicted OF the deed and imprison-
ed. mainly on Miss Gllmars testimony.
He had sworn to be revengcd on her. The
room In which Miss Gilman is found dead
r. an almost exact facsimile OF the orig
onal Yellow Boudoip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

ness men who have subscribed enough
money TO carry the team through the sea-
son.
II. Il. Powers, president of the league,
came to town today and in company with
the league directors. Il. B. Cory Of Provi-
dence. George w. Sweeney of Rochester
and i. j. Leonard OF Worcester, were in
consultation at the Globe Hotel all day.
Leonard has already released Pitcher
Bishop and Catcher Merritt and other
changes are about TO occur.
On August Il the Stars will return home
and new officers will be elected.