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The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
RFCOLLECTIONS OF THE EDITOR
Some Experiences OF Other
days thatL inoer I'm the Mern ory

was once and only once, candidate
for Office. 1t was an appointive office,
a state position. was opposed by d
trlo of fellows, theiY henchmen and
llangerson, One was a slot machine
man. another CRATER and boodler
and the third a pension thief. They
had no bum justice there and the deputy
sheriff was too much of gentleman
to lock reputable man up on charge
of assault. There were no bank wreck
ers there and shyster lawyers had gone
to new pastures just as they will here
before long. But this gang Of grafters
opposed me with all the malice of the
McGill gang about parallel case. So
I had a petition TO the governor circu-
lated. 1t contained the names of all
the county officers, all the city officers,
all the federal and state officers, all the
leading businessmen, except one OF the
trio grafters who ran wholesale liquor
store, several dives and the slot mach
ines-and didn't want hinl-scores of
representative men over the state, in
cluding leaders in the legislature, con-
gressmen and ex-congressmen ex-gov-
ernors and the present appraiser of
customs in the city of New York.
These were all sent in in bunch by
express and the governor wrote: Your
recommends received. They are over
whelming. Your appointment will come
at once,
And, do you know that didn't care
a straw for the appointment from that
moment? 1t is a fact. | had been
crowded into the candidacy by friends
and while opposed by the set of miser-
able grafters there as here, | wanted
TO win. But the fun of the thing was
ill over when the victory was won.
held the office year, my business suf-
fered from my absence more than the
income of $100 per month helped. Take
nv experience for what it is worth ano
this advice: If you have good business
leave office alone.
l remember about fifteen years age
by an incident that occurred. AS editor
of a newspaper in Winona l was an ad'
vocate of high bridge across the
Father the Waters. The other papers
didn't know what to say, and like some
others l know, especially when graft
bank wrecking, throwing away igh
franchises, ETC., are the topic of inter
est, said nothing. Some of the old busi
nessmen who were in their second IN
fancy, who had reached the time wher
retrenchment was their motto, violent
ly opposed the proposition. They wrote
long articles against any bridge ant
most of all high one. My paper wa'
the spokesman for the high, The figh
was hot one. published letters from
the mayor and business men at Du
buque where they had a high bridge, al
favoring our proposition. We won
The bridge was built and now stand
there, thing Of beauty and q 10,
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

Ladysmith is now assured that every
railway promise made in the last two
years, is to be fulfilled. All the doubt
ing Thomases can now take a recent
writers's advice and ''go away back
and sit down" The Owen & North
ern is now in the afternoon of building
and the Superior & Southeastern is
we'll along in the morning of its car
eer. The contract has been awarded
and the finest railway in Wisconsin
is assured at the earliest possible date,
H. F. Balch of Minneapolis, one of
the best railway construction men in
the northwest, has been awarded the
contract from Ladysmith to Superior
and Duluth.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
FERN

Fern, Nov. 6, 1905. And now the
Nimrods begin to invade the land.
Mr.. Rudolph looked after business in
terests in this place Wednesday and
Thursday of last week.
Marshall Sergeant and son Chester
went to Holcombe Thursday the former
"enroute" to Eau Claire.
Jim Mitchell is moving into his log
ging camp on Main Creek this week.
Halloween passed very quietly; just a
few gates taken off the hinges and
some artistic signs tackled on the doors
of the "blind pig pens" was all.
Clyde Shuts has moved into the house
recently vacated by Whitney Unlbach.
A 'kraut cutting" is reported at
Levi Cox's last Thursday evening.
Rev. j. william preached at the Cox
and Sergeant school houses Sunday and
Monday night respectively.
The pile driver crew have changed
their boarding place from Tom Nc
Cann's to Camp No. ''2''.
r. r. Sergeant made a business. trip
to Eau Claire Friday.
Mrs. Bishop arrived here from Fond
du Lac and will stay with her husband
until the Jump River railway bridge ID
finished which be in about three weeks
if the weather is favorable. \
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
WHY NOT MAKE BRICK
We Have the Material and the De-
mand to Make a Big
Success

Some weeks ago the News noted a
visit to Ladysmith of gentleman
who has had much experience in brick
making. He is now considering the
location of brick yard in Ladysmith.
But there are often slips in the plans
of men as well as mice, and to make
assurance doubly sure, why not make
stir in this matter. 1t is important
that this business should be develop
ed.
Why should not something be done
toward developing it?
There are many people in Ladysmith
who could put some money into such
,an enterprise. Who not get together
and see what can be done. Then adj
vertise for competent brick man to
join issue and go ahead.
It would be splendid thing for the
town and it would result in cheaper
and better brick.
All those who anticipate the use of
any quantity of brick next season
would do well to look into this matter
and encourage such an enterprise as
a brick yard.
Get this and then get something
else. Getting rid of graft and COR
ruption isn't all-there is the other
side, the construction side.
This it an occasion where ''don't all
speak at once" doesn't apply-lets
have concert
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

All Along the Line Good Men Triumph Over Bad Men
and Right Over Wrong--Decency Is
in the Saddle to Stay.

The recent elections were victory
for all that is decent in politics. Tues
day was the declaration day of honesty
against dishonesty, honor against dis
honor, right against graft and greed.
Philadelphia came to the front in
grand shape for the Weaver reform.
Pennsylvania threw off the Durham
and Penrose yoke.
Ohio denounced it's present governor
and elected an honest democrat.
New York left Tammany in a minor
ity and came near defeating good
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

man because of the company he kept.
Maryland bounced German and his
schemes.
Massachusetts dropped the stand
patters in convention and did right at
the election.
Let grafters howl about reform all
they please, the people know what
they want and graft has seen, it's day.
A clean up is at hand, even if Leaven-
worth and other government places
are to become over-populated
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

forever splendid testimonial to the
intelligence and progessiveness of the
beautiful city on the Mississippi.
One of the lumber barons accused
me of engineering a scheme to burden
the tax payers and wouldn't speak to
me, but that was nothing McGill does
MT either, nor the rest of the gang,
including the Eastwood editor.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
LOCAL CONTRACTORS IN FIELD.
Messrs. Manning, Clark 6 Haviland
Take Contract.

Messrs. Manning, Clark & Haviland
of Ladysmith have taken a contract
for the construction of twenty-five
miles of the new Superior and South
eastern railway, They have already
contracted for large number of ties
and other material and are making
contracts for the clearing of the right
of way. It is the purpose of the local
company to get crews at work at the
earliest moment and push the work
ahead as rapidly as possibly, taking
advantage of the freezing whether
on the low lands before the heavier
SHOWS deter the work.
This new work will make a large de-
mand for labor.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

The Baptist Circle will hold a sale of
fancy work, aprons, vegetables and
other articles, all day Friday the 18th.
A chicken pie supper will be served
beginning at $50. Price 25 and 15c,
You will find them at the Dodson
building just vacated.
When you want something fine in the
cloak line, see Lee about it.
If hannels, see Lee.
If bedding, see Lee.
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Sec Line Thanksgiving nay Rates>
One fare and cne third fer the roaad
trip between oil SsatSens, Tickets en-
sale Novsmhax 8osA and SosAs geoa TO
ystnys uasi. DsesmAs. e.. ss0&
ksA sAs a2sas.
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Here With Landseekers.

R. M. Esch of Chicago was in the
city with Louis r. Newcone of Kent
vile, N. S., and John Taraba of New
York who bought land north of town.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

l.. Muhlback, land agent faont
Chicago, was in the city in the inter
est of the Knoblaugh Land company
Tuesday. He was accompanied by five
land seekers.
C. G. Johnson of St. Paul, hrother of
r. S. johnson, was visiter in Lady"
smith Tuesday,
VIM, Gruner has purchased the fine
residence of John Young on Miaar ave
nue.. VIII says he wants roam. enough
to turn around without running inse a
side wall some where.
Andrew Maertle of MaYah6eld was q
visitor in the city Tuesday.
Or. Johnson was a caller IN Lady
smith from Glen Flora Tuesday.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

500 Line Thanksgiving Day Rates.
One fare and one third for the round
trip between all stations. Tickets on
sale November 29th and 30th, good to
return until December 4th, 1905.
Ask the agent.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

Hearst shook un thethy hoaes OF Tara
many in good shape. But the day OF
power of political machines Is past.
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o
L Mc(l Z. Mcl to F. Putnam lots 10 Il and Is
block New FlamEeau consideration $780,
F. J. Putnam to Anna Nlc Mc lots above
consideration $17oo..
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
IncOrpOrationS.

The Craggy Quarry Company, OF
Craggy, Buncombe county, was incor-
porated yesterday. The total author
lied capital stock is 100000 with
So, 900 paid in. The incorporators are
r. S. Rowland. w. f.. Rogers, I. r.
Davidson, S. p. RoveneL Reginald
Rowland and w. G. Chandler, all Of
Asheville
The A. II. Griffin Manufacturing
Company, of Goldsboro, with $3O,00O
capital was chartered. The objects OF
the concern are to conduct Il general
saw milling business and operate cleo
trio light plants and manufacture
brick The incorporators are a. y
Griffin, c. Dewey, f. r. Borden. Joe
Rosenthal +. *. Borden and others,
all of Goldsboro.
The Lilly-Allison Company, Of
Statesville with $4,000 authorized
and $4,000 subscribed capital stock
was chartered. The object of the con-
Germ is to conduct a general merchan-
disc business. The incorporators are
F.. J. Lilly, w. II. Allison and X. L.
Allison, all of StatesVile.
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VALUABLE RECORDS.
Work of the North Carolina Historical
Commission.

At a recent meeting of the Histori-
cal Commission Col. j. Bryan Grimes
was authorized to communicate wfT.l
the clerk of the Orange county court
and endeavor to get him to secure per
mission from the Orange Board OF
County Commissioners to bring to Raj
eigh the old Regular Records in the
court house in HiltSboro. to have them
photographed at the expense of the
commission
This is/necessary because these old
records are greatly worn, and are IN
constant danger of being destroyed ~
fire. At the meeting last Monday oil
the Orange county commissioners per-
mission was granted Col. Grimes to
bring these records to Raleigh, tenn
porarily. and they will be brought
hire by Maj Hamilton. clerk of court
He was in Raleigh yesterday with
them.
At the expense of the commission
copies of the photograph of the rec
ordS will be. made, one to be framed
and placed in the Hall of History, ana
the commission will preserve the orig
inal photos for reproduction.
AT the same meeting of the commits
sion Prof. r. d. w. Conner was au-
thoriZed to have the Governors letter
books from the beginning copied and
properly edited and published. These
books will be published in uniform
style and the volumes will be of con-
venient size. They will be published
at the expense of the commission.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. John Dawes, of Elm City, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. A. B. Peasants. of Clayton,
was here yesterday.
Mr.. r. b. Hall returned yesterday
from a visit to Memphis. Tenn.
Mr.. w. L. Williams. of Angler, was
i'm the city yesterday on business.
Mr. b. w. Ballard, of Franklinton,
was a visitor to Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. A. NJ Mclean, of Burlington,
was in the city yesterday morning.
Mr.. J.. p. Kerr, of Wadesville. after
a visit here. has returned to his home.
Mr.. w. f. Grassland, of Diggs. after
a visit here, has returned to his home.
Col. John S. Cunningham. after a
visit here, returned to Person 0yester>
dav.
Mr.. S. r. Rackler of Goldsboro was
here yesterday on his way to Dan.
vile.
Mr.. A. F. Johnson, a prominent
merchant of Ellington, was in the
CITY yesterday on business
Mr.. r. L. Knott, of Youngsville, was
here yesterday on his way to Kins-
ton to visit his brother, Mr.. H. T..
Knott.
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AUCTION SALE.

On July 9th, at IL o'clock m. at
Wilmington, n. G., in the building &C.
cupied by the Adrian Grocery Com
pany, will be sold at public auction
large lot of second hand magnetic tele-
phones, both wall and desk sets, ex-
tension bells, battery cells, etc, ana
several sWitchboards
A good opportunity for the pur-
chaser to make a big profit. Any in
formation wanted can be obtained by
applying to w. w. Shaw Durham.
N. G. 6-2S-7t
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Mr.. DOckerN's Condition.

The report from Rex Hospital last
night was that Mr. John Dockefy.
shot by Policeman Rogers, was dong
very we'll and had passed good day
The physicians have not yet fixed upon
a time of making a search for the
bullets in him.
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TO CHALYBEATE TONIGHT.

The excursion to Chalybeate Springs
tonight under the auspices of the Re-
tail Clerks Union promises to
be most enjoyable occasion. The
management has secured coaches suf-
ficient for large crowd and a large
crowd is expected to go. There will
be fine music, and dancing will be
among the attractions at the pavilion.
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Pale Delicate women and Girls.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, drives out malaria and
builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for 81 years. Price so cents.
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TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH DAILY
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Sherwood Higgs & Co.-July Clear
ance Sale
Baptist University for Women-Ral-
eigh, n. G.
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THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin-
ity to p. m. Thursday, thunder
showers.
Weather Yesterday.
Maximum temperature So; mimi
mum temperature 10; rainfall for "A
hours ending 8 p. m. OBS.
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STRONG BOY TO
chew CHICLETS. They will keep
him in trim.
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ANY YOuNG lady WHO DESIRES

work in her community with which
to make some money to help defray
her expenses at College, may in
quire at this office.
7-4-3t
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stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the North Carolina Rail
road Company will be held in the city
of Greensboro, N. c., on July 13. 1905.
ID. Fl. MCLEAN,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Mr. r. e. J.. Bunch. traffic manager
of the Atlantic & North Carolina Rail-
road. is in the city and will return
to Goldsboro today with his family
Mr.. Bunch reports a big attendance
at the Atlantic Hotel at Morehead. and
says that all who visit that place are
being highly entertained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

There was a big excursion party
here yesterday from Franklinton, the
excursion being of the Methodist and
Baptist Sunday schools. Over thou
sand people came and enjoyed the day
at Pullen Park and in viewing points
of interest in the Capital City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Mr. Robert l.. Burkhead, of Lexing-
ton, was here yesterday. He says that
Lexington keeps growing and that the
water works plant will be completed
by the first of September. The fac
tories there he reports as running on
full time, with everything in good
shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

FOUND-THE ONLY CHEWING
Gum used in polite society-CHlC-
LET'S
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WANTED-GOOD SECOND Nj A n
for cotton mill office to make pay
rolls, invoices, etc. Address p,
care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Parties in Raleigh desiring to have
the addresses of their papers changed
or wishing to give information as to
the delivery of their city copy of this
paper, will soblige by communicating
with the business Office of the News
and Observer between a. m. and 6
y. m. After that hour the business
force is off duty and the night force
has no access to the subscription
books and carriers route list.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Der trade. New method. Eight
weeks completes Tools donated.
Diplomas awarded. Board provided.
Positions guaranteed. Write for
catalogue. Moler's Barber College,
131 Prince ST., New York city.
6-30-5t
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SELECT BOARDING HOUSE,

Mrs. Wiley NJ. Rogers calls attention
to the fact that this large house,
within half a square of the capitol, has
been newly painted, papered and furn-
ished, ami is open for boarders by the
day, week or month. Large and airy
rooms. Reasonable prices. Within
one-half a square Of the capitol.
11S n. Wilmington ST..
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NEWSPAPER FOR sALE-A RARE

opportunity to purchase, at low
price for cash, a good evening daily
and weekly newspapers in one of
the best town in the Carolinas. Good
reasons for selling. Write at once,
care Observer. 24-tf
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WANTED-EVERY II II A i Y T. ID
nurse in town to try CHICLETS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Burnett's Vanilla is pure. Don't let
your grocer work off cheap and dan
gerous substitute. Insist on Burnett's.
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WANTED-POSIT1O AS HOUSE
keeper in first class hotel or private
family Address b. NJ. s., care
Green Copeland, Fremont, n. {.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Mr.. ]. r. Higgins, the manager of
the opera house at Goldsboro. was
here yesterday. lie has purchased the
opera seats formerly used in the
Academy of Music here. and will have
these worked over for the opera house
i'm Goldsboro. The shipment OF these
was made yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

WHEN YOU GO 70 PTr1SBORO,
N. c., lunch at the Central Hotel
restaurant
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It's a long lane that has no short
comings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Mr.. H. f. Brewer, of Red Springs,
yesterday morning telegraphed the
Chief of Police to arrest Will Mclean,
a white man, described as feet high
and wearing white top shoes Officers
went to the trains to meet him, but 1T
was afterwards learned that he got
off at Red Springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
J. l.. O'QUINN & GO
Florist
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA.

We Give Southern Trading Stamps.
Carnations Roses and VioletS, our
specially. Bouquets and floral decor
atoms arranged in the best style at
short notice. Palms, Ferns and win
ter blooming plants for the hous~.
Fall Bulbs. Hyacinths, EarCissus,
Tulips, etc. Rose bushes, sllrubbery,
evergreens and shade trees. Veget-
able plants in season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

DEAR BILL-AFTER A CIGAR,
chew a CHICLET.
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, Nr,Urrn CnOn rnDDTNC

WANTvED-A GOOD Sill u PI n &
Clerk and outside man for cotton
goods mill; none but energetic man
aging fellow neew apply. Address,
OK" care News and Observer.
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ANY RELIABLE YOUNG MAN OR

boy who wishes to make some
money in his community to help In
payment of board and tuition at
school may inquire at this office.
7-4-3t
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FOR SALE-TWO NEW GORDON
job presses at a bargain; steam ilx'
lures and throw off; 12X1S ana SKI.
No need for them. The sun,
Rutherford, N. G. i-5-6t
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III sALE-OAK AND PINE WOOD

in car lots Any length desired. ON
cars in Pittsboro. For prices write
J. Il. Bland, Pittsboro, n. {.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Mr. r. B. White, of Franklinton,
was in Raleigh yesterday. Mr.. White
on Monday was reelected County Su-
perintendent of Schools of his county.
He is energetic and able and is put
ting the schools there in fine shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

DR.. T. n. Ivey has gone to Denver,
Colorado, to represent North Carolina
Epworth Leaguers at the International
Convention of Epworth Leagues, which
meets at that place. DR.. Ivey's name
appears twice on the program.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Perfectly lovely and greatest city
Monday
at CSC to 35c
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CLEARANCE SALE
GENERAL REDUCTION INV STOCK
AND PRICES.

Merchandise kinds and especially uhs are
offerings
Slip
peTsa ndGn footw
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

The committee appointed by thu
Board of Agriculture to select the site
for~the Eastern North Carolina test
farm is still undecided. However, II
was stated that decision would b'
reached this week.
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Weather Yesterday.
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Mary p. Turner yesterday qualified
as Administrative of the estate of her
deceased husband Willis 2. Turner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

an excursion to Chalybeate Springs
night. The train leaves at 1855,
there will be dancing. The 70
trip fare is so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

Deputy Sheriff w. II. Cox, of New
Hanover county, yesterday brought 10
Raleigh and had placed in the peniten-
tiary, Jesse Mason, white, for a SIX
years term, for secret assault.