The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-24

so. We have had electrical experts on
the spot; they have covered the ground
and several have submitted estimates.
One party says the plant can be put In
for $12,50O; another for $4,000; another,
with duplicate machinery, for $4,000 TO
$4,000, the concensus of opinion being
that an up-todate plant can be in
stalled for $4,000.
Dark nights are just ahead. Even
now New Bernians, tring of darkness.
are carrying lanters. This, of itself,
would justify the conclusion that senti-
ment is growing favorable to the light
proposition, and ! would not be surprs-
ed if the issue carries. If it does, then
fun ahead is promised in the way Of
litigation, I'm told, but who among New
Bernians does not like little fun? Why
even the numerous good lawyers here
would jump for joy when the fun be-
gins.
The present plant that is not shining
for the city has a very broad charter.
1t contains no provisions controlling the
space above the tree tops, but it reaches
round about sweepinbly and is IRON
clad. Were / a corporation lawyer l
would say for 30 years, beginning with
1896, no one, unless it be the city her
self, would have any difficulty in ascor-
tanning the whereabouts of Dick Will
liams for his charter. except as refers
to the city, places him in the open
holding the fort. Tomorrow closes reg
istration. December 3rd determines the
question of lights
PROGRESS AMID HARD TIMES.
There is some talk here of hard times
nd ind &c.
ing daunted the old Swiss town in forg-
ing right ahead. There is marked i'm
provement on every hand The new tele-
graph office is nearing completion, and
the building adds very much to that
section Of the city. Throughout the city
a number of modern homes are being
rapidly pushed to completion and lots
Of old homes are being remodeled and
touched up by the hand of the painter
The First Baptist Church folks have
traded the old bell of 70 years ringing,
and will soon respond to the tap Of a
brand new $500 FOUNDER, of improved
tone, that is in transit
l.. G.. Daniels a News and Observer
friend from the capital of the State
of Pamlico," is casting his lot with the
people of New Bern and will engage in
the livery stable business. His commo-
dious stables are being rushed to COM
pletion.
1t is rumored that the Congdons. who
recently sold their large timber to the
Blades Lumber Company are going to
listen again to the buzz of the saw erect
ing a plant just across the river at the
old plate factory site. l hear the boilers
have been ordered.
A MATING FACTORY.
The old marsh grass Is the product to
be utilized. Messrs. Bogel and Son. of
Carney, Ga, are in the city looking ar
ter the marsh grass that grows in
abundance here, with view to estab-
fishing the plant
WILD DUCKS PLENTIFUL.
DR.. Charles Franklin and wife, and
Harry Lane and wife, of New York.
who have been here for some weeks,
report game in abundance. Indeed.
ducks are frequently seen on the river
from the Chattawka Hotel Mr.. w. II.
Hervey, chief clerk of this hosiery, in
forms me that application for rooms
from Northern tourists is larger than
for the past three seasons.
LARGE DEALS IN TIMBER LANDS.
o. ID. Jackson and Company, of Nor
folk, Va, have a representative in the
city who is picking up large tracts of
timbered land in the surrounding count
ry. Just now the Jacksons have party
of WesteTners here taking them over
the recent purchases and it is surmised
that these Ohioans will soon become
Carolinians. New Bern eagerly awaits
the railway connection with the sister
town of Washington.
Diphthefia is not epidemic here as
some have supposed. There has been
only five cases. four of which have
proved fatal, the fifth is convalescent. I
believe. Every precaution is taken to
prevent any spread of the disease. Salt
at the door has been urged as a proven
tive. Salt at the door means take a
pinch as you go in or go out. Another
preventive, I'm told, and a good one.
is diluted spirits turpentine frequently
used as gargle, especially IL there be
the slightest soreness of throat. / like
the frankness Of New Bern people. They !.
do not hold that 1t is wise to suppress
facts. RIVENBARK.