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VOL. LXI.-NO. 65.
WILMINGTON, N. C. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1897.
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MfOETAIT A3II0USCX11IST
AttcQtloa U called to the follow
lag Rsoucso RUrtj of Sobacrlptloa
to Tn Moa.Mio Stak :
to mail sxriscajac j
Twl Moatbj $3.00
Sli - .b0
Tore - 1.35
Two - 1.00
Oa - so
TO CITY rOMC&iatU.
Tfc Sta will b dcllfered by
carrier al any polat la the dty at 12
cea'j txr wek. or iS ceata pr
raooth.
The Wuc niif, F retry Coraau
t-oa an 3ccevirJ la loJaoaj toe
lnaf bi.'oJi h)ofn ttgc tracts
ot ti abr liid to re?tat toe de
aaJe-3 diftrlcta with treei a yeir old.
aaj aop taa to retore tae for-
nt.a. I'. i a li-.tle inj!tr tail tbi
t i; d d i t occar to the laaober
0f'33l
Vi old i3ld.tr ia ltirea worth
K.43 4AA. jj hid receotiy cairrird
i yoaaj wife. (a of the peaitoo
? fiatri) bec-iae to mac a dtMit
UaevJ wt.h th dapf ctte arriar-
otat thit he uap-eJ tat a Tat of
ho: witer aal eoot-1 himelf to
tlth. Sow the yoaoj womaa will
prjced to rite ta the p-emt jo
N o: wtthitaadta j the receat report
that the Psittppme UUndi hare beta
'thjroah!y piciaed." the latett we
h a tt i to the eJtct tajt tome prom-
aeat rttxU had ; tt been killed ia
ia tajifsant with the Spiatarda.
Thsy ma ta be sna the Weyler
hciad oi ?ciacati jq'" ia the Philip-
ptaet a!o
A tT sr paptr ay "ra'jaey
l th! dTir " fcrhapi the editor
h eaeer'itnt that op ooa ha a
dTtt ot a tisa; jt'.tia it. Uat the
deicnptt-a w.Ii oo! fit tbn c:ior.
! it they te l at t bat the deTtl l a l
I'saad. ba: tasae ua'r. and it cas t
ixe that ktad t a dt! n these prtj.
A New York Jaije hit decided
that a the hataad aiJ wife are,
aider the lav of that Seate.oae the
wife caaaot tae the hatbaad to:
ii9iti wieo he caaalt her with
ctub. That raty tx law. bat if he
k lied her wald it b ca of ome
thtaj Me tatcMe '
The itatemcat that tae keletoc
of T S.TOO pert sal were foaad oa that
o d battle fitld la ladna Tern-ory
where that battle wat foaht 2).X0
yin io tnjicatet that the ladiaa
Terru.sry fe .1 3 w tm pretty cooitd
cable of a haitter ta a icncaaaje.
Ch'.caito t Btt:o a moeeaeat
f jf pare br Ai they can't eat the
water, aot all of them txiaj food of
hah. thty depead oo ber toqaeoch
thir tVrit. aaJ thiak ther oajhl to
hiee it pare, or thfreaboata.
Daaiei Krtaae. of Sia Fraacco.
thtati he hai ducoTtred hi fortaae
; a rauauetpata. aaJ mi pro.ccwcu
ti di:arb the repo of that towa
by clii3i3 a bi haak of laad riht
ia tt midtc.
W - J.J
Nhii taiy b a oeit'itr. ai
c 'aimed by nae, asd yet the orjaa
-?-3dr ti aot at popalar at he might
b.
Ai Olio d tpieca if Haaoa bat
"Vc ' ?d the oppontloa." bat it faili
U ttate ho mach tt took.
MEW ADVrtSEENTS
; C WuP-Bt -lea
D 0 0'-o-Fi reat.
iliMwt - Linn ttt kati
Much A iw- ciri
5aACir R 4D -S:ala!
J A Snt'H Co Co!
vv. a o" l'-j cjdi
Snr a S iaitf ai
W4ri9 - Pict oi it
AG Rtcaf r - a,traee'i eaJe.
F T. Vfit.t.. H 5'itt iii ai it
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Voum A Matxii'tw C'etrt-
Kti'3 G :iir G -innnVt
J H Rixoca A Co S,j'iie.
Sitt'l Biia Sm. J tt: rinTi4
Oriii II c n MirtT Mmift i
f H briow4-lnf w
Wtc. Sr r lui-Oi iMHn?
J W Mficwi! -Caiman nf
f H Srtowiw-Fire ial taeaasa iara
I. B RNJOII- EtfT 4t bit b'JlT.
Wit. 8atr o Atui ? -l:e 40: ptr 100.
WE VToarM Jk Co Taiae" diaaer.
C vtr. Pl 3r Co MUit ft
WtL SaiJi Tactr Ox 1 1
icreit paid oa dep-it
IV )H4a A44 UXALJ.
V AirrtO -Si'tioti
W a r r 4 ini a.
Corraat Fj tie.
Vi7Arao Ac:it mt i) waeL
BiiAao - Wn of jtbat loJjla.
P H HTP-Onefii,4fii.
a r1 tj r -Tie
papir paicil anif:4rid 6t the
HiiU Pi9r Piaol Co . VVnoi Jaic
iio. PaiUSeipau. iofh t !of
o the aitket. it ri?dir wioise in
wit to poptUr fTr Tae p4acil it a
taif tWpaaer. ltd it raadc a rajtf JJ
(iri tttlaa aid coiot-' Tae irapbita
,m4iio( a bia grade. fre frjm tt
Taa ia9ftaree mi'A aaiwer all ia
q i.t id IU taad aampiet oa appii-cittoa.
$Kiil m ol a Jit tar dariag tbit
a t: tae C W Ptoi Co.
Un Scul4.d "piif oid sr tbe
C W PjiTOt Co. t
LOCAL DOTS
nama of Lntarwat CUtbarwd. ai
JKl Tktrt aarl Brtatty Ifotad.
See foarth page for other new
adTTroteaeoia.
Jadje Too. R. Paroell left for
RiieUh Utt aiibt. where be boldt coart
tbit week.
The British steamship SkiMry,
betce for Drcraia. arrieed reitcrdir at
Dartffloatb. Ea(.
The Board of Audit and Fi
aaaca win meet ia rcalar tritioo Tuei-
diT afttraooa at 3 80 o'clock
The regular monthly meetlojj
of tbe Board of Alderoea will be held
to morrow oigbi at 8 SO o'clock
I he regular, monthly mectiog
of tie Board ol Coaatr Coamunooiri
will ta held at 3 30 p ra. to-oiotrow
Datiag the past week Register
of Decdt Norwood maed muriige li
ctiiti loose wbite nod two colored
coaplea.
ReT. Dr. W. S. Creaty, of Win
too arrived io tbe cut FrdT eeeaieg
aad will coed act let v cei at Grce M E
Cbarcb ibit mroie ted veoie.
The recoipts ol cotton yener
dir wcte 3 JM tt ignei. 61 bi'ci oa
Itt uai die of lut tr Rrceipn al
ill tbe pom vciuriiT 3J1 Mm; diT
la HH tae fiarci were 37 3? 4
ReT. P. R. Law, of Lumber
Bridge. arriTid ta ibe ciif Ian eveoicg
aad will preach a: Si. Aaircw'e PrtiDi
icrtae cbaich tbit moraioc aad io eight,
ia tbe aaeecc of tbe pi it or. Kcv A D
McOore
Ree. Will B. OIlTer will conduct
tbe MTet lor triaiee la tbt Rcidiof
K 3 of ibe Sea rat a ' Hone tbit alier-
xi ai 3 o'clock A cordul loiiut oo
it citeadad to all pertset leicrettcd to
be pftieal.
Rjujh rice is bsinj broujht to
this aanket ia la'gc q aiaiinea A ncod
dill of it it S aia Ciroliei (no tod
it bailid to ibe cut ia ibirpiet Tbe
cxicc ait lillea a Ittilc receoiir "d ra.ei
aow at aaoai l 00 per baibel.
A mceiioj of the Daughters of
tbe CoalcderiCT w ll b bcid VVedaetdif
itiiroo3. ibe 13. b ieai ia ibsatieaisly
bill VV. L 1 n mart. At tbit neeiiee
will b tbe lut held be'o-e ibe aoaaal
aeetiog a loM aticadiace tt dct red.
BY RIVtH
and Hail
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W.rtU
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Tva.
Wilealottoa A Wtldoo R. R. 1 339
haUl cottO 9 bh!t tar. 39 bb crude t jr-
peatiac.
'.V.iaiantoa. Colarabta k AuguiU
R R 1 Ml ba!ct cottoo. SO caikt
tpr it larpeonae. 149 bait roila. S3 bblt
tar. 37 bbd erode larpcatiae.
Caroliaa Ceatral R. R. 318 btl
cotioa. 6 catkt ipinit larpeatine. 9
bh'i roiia It bh't tir. 60 bb'i era
larpeaiiae.
Cap Fear A Tadkia Vailcr K. R-
394 bt'rt crxmti. 49 citki ipiritt tor-
paatiaa. US boi roaia. 80 bbt nr.
Sdimtr W T Digiett 17 blet cot-
io. 1 cnii tpmtt tarpeaiioc. it ocji
roaa. 9 03. t tar.
Scboo4cr Berra M T. 35 bilet ctt
toa
Vtoi flu 3 bilet coitoa .
Total receipt Co-.too. 8.9T3 taiet.
tptriti iarpaiiac. 9 ciiii roaia. sn
boa tar. 9") bba crude larpcatiae. 107
bhJi.
;ji o. 0i ua'Ba una ut iimm
A.fl.ai.
I t rai mob wi rereivel ia tbe cut
vci.crlir t-oax D Gx L K ibf tarr
iauaJtat of ibe lanae Ail4-o at Ri
leigb io tbe eStct tbit J 3li C Divt
bil beea di:birge1 frcra tbe aiflara
14 lilt Oi m ptrlecilt nee aod
there wit aa1ag tt ofb:ra (D ivn) hjrt
leg b at eif or otaert. D: Kirbv recjm-
eataltd (bit D.v be br jaght bi'tk to
ta4 eti:r Tacreire a iiefOJi cjiet
caargiac Iriai i itiadiat agatoit
Die t ia tbe csartt of tan ciaotT. aod
it it pro)ae tan be w .1 be ined lor tbe
coraiMoa of iBeee aigel Iriadaieat
iriatKtioaa
Stwd .i 0mB .e-4 B "ki L, w .
Tbe recoeJt ia tbe cmce ol D.-. W D
M:Millaa laperiaieadeai of bcaltb.
ii). tan dif o toi put week ibere
were iweiee deitbt uvea wh tet aod
nee color id ted I i'ii birtbt eight
wauce aad hi coJoted.
Oaitbt dar.aj ibi put wk s e
eiatei by tae foioa d ttin. vs:
Mtiirta I laa.ittjo I. coavaiioet I
a a
pstaaoa a l enpir. i. arais lever, i.
tioerca oKi. l. o'a igt. . premnore
0rb I eripe l. oako-a 3
la Jif.ice Fjaler't oart Teferdar
Wiiluea B eke co:otcd. wat tried aod
adja 3ged aot gO'ltr of abtadoameat
0 if ore Jaitice Buaeaaaaa G.-orge
Biraei. colored, wn arra gaed caarged
wiih firiog a pittoi witn o tae cut
eat. Hi wai adjidged gailtT. bat
idgoaeat wit taipeaded opoa pirmeot
of coats.
ltu ( Coi o .
Meeera Alei.Soraat A Son cleared oa
yeattriar tbe Brutib tteanibip Cert-
tkts Ciptna Robeitt for Gheat. B :l-
gtaai. with S.8I4 bilet ol coitoa. valued
at fill 34! Tne OrmtAr was cleared at
S o'clock latt night bt toe tame firm lor
n-eeaia. Gtrmaar. with a cargo of 9.833
ba: ol cottoa. valued at 374.799
lli.u wata.
Tie Brooklvn Ufa latartace Com-
DiBvof Ntw York, a regolar compaaT
ol thirty years ttaadieg. during wbica
tiaaeitbat pud oat baadredt of thoo-
tiadt of dolUrt to beaeoctariet ia toe
Sine oi Nonb Caroliaa alone, it about
ta re-ope a at agcacy force ia tbat
State. Tbit it aa ei-elleat cbaoce for a
Maaiciae Giacril Aieat, alto for Dlt-
UKt Special Aittii. rata of good re-
pate aad ctperteace sboaid apply witb
faU panicaiirt to Brooklyn Lile lota-
riaca Coapaay. 31 L.bertr ttreet. New
J
te i
.4Ua
Yoek city. t
LADIES' CLUAK3 STOLEN.
Tb tea N'K-o Boy. Oharaea With
Th.ft Oo. ot lb. Tttr.t Arrtltcd.
foba SainJell. a negro dot about six
teen years ol ae, was arretted bf the
police Tetterday coarged with being im
plicated in the larceny ot two ladies'
cloaks.
Thjridar afternoon lait, Mrs. Mott,
wbo resides oa tbe corner of Sixth aad
Grace ttreett, entrusted to three negro
boy t tbe care of two cloaks, instructing
tbem to carry tbe doaki to Mettrs.
Jobnioo & Fore's store, but the articles
neTer reached tbeir directed destination,
at the three young tcanopt told tbem
aad made off with the money.
Mrt. Mott notified the police of the
theft, and yesterday morning Informa
tioa wat received at tbe Cut Hall tbit
tbe tbree negro doti wbo ttole the
cloakt were at t h it titns la a house in
Schutte't alleT. wbich runt from Bladen
io HaaoTer ttreett. between Stveoth
aad Eighth. Chief of Police Melton
and Policeman Koox weat to the
hjuie and tucceeded in capturing one
of the bot. John Svindell. but
tae o'.her two made their escape.
SariadeU acknowledged tbat he wat
oae cl tbe bott to whom Mrt Mott
five tbe cloaki. to be carried to Mettrt.
John ion and Fjre't. bit ttated toat be
bid notbiag to do witb the thslt. at
oae of tbe otbrr boyi took both
of the cljk to the cart home
to Seeeatb ttreet. between Market and
Dock, aod io!d tbem to a countryman,
aod tbat be aod tbe other boy. wbo bad
ooihicg to do with the sale of tbe
cloakt received no psrtion of tbe
mooey Saiodell it now confined in the
guard boate.
CITY MARKETS.
tTft& M a , rub, Vb4, Tult,
tod Paol'-rr, in Q od Sapplr.
Tbe cur rairke't preaeated yesterday
quite aa appei.x og array of vegeiabirt
Irani, mean, poultry, etc Eggt told at
30cperd3S3a. Piiceiof otber ariiciet
were at lollowi :
Vegetah et Saeet pjtatoei. 15c per
peck: Irish potatoes. 80: per peck; cib
bages 3 to 10; earn tura pi 5' per
bujcb; rjtabigt. "i: p:r buoch; punp
k:ot. 3 to 30: ea:a; co'Urdi. 5; per bead,
lettaci. to 5: per head; tp atca. 30:
per peck.
Meitt Loin tteak. lic per poised.
roood. 10:; cbu:k beel. 6 to 7c; ttew. 6
io 6c: muttoa. 10 to 13Wc; Teal. 10 to
lilt:; longae. 13S4 io 13:: fresh pork
10c. tiutige. 10:; vroison 13c.
Of-sten New Riv:r. 1.00 per gal
loa; S.aeop Souad. 83:; Mrrtle Grove,
60c.
P.ialtry Growo fowlt. 35 to 85: each.
youog chickens. 133 to a5:each; dressed
Cbickeas. 63 to 70c per pur: dretted tar
kev. li to 15c per pound.
Fub Mallets. 10: per baocb; drums.
35c ptr plr. trou. 30: p?r bucch.
LAID TO KEST.
. BiauiQl ol i!ii I4tt 8 A. Ocale
vlniusrd .1 0adtjt
k - i ne uraorAi ui iuj it
Criige. wao died at 11
noroiog wat coqducte
derct. 711 Djck'eireet.
ciocTCrrlciav
rom the resi
iterdar alter
BO DP
' a i
at 3 o'cl ock. Rev D
W. S. Creas
inttoo. iunciaung. atsitted or Kev.
I. B Harrell. Onoa Lodge No 67. I
O O F . attended In a bodr and there
were representative! alto of the other'
lodges of Odd Fellows.
After ibe tervicet at tbe residence tbe
vroceisoa m ove l Oikdale cemetery.
Vre ta,e loatrrn-ot wis made. Toe
barilTjJtaO'oT ol tbe O Jd Fellows wat
co'ijiracte; Mr. Joo. S Birnet acting
at Noble Grind, and Mr. James M Mc
Gowio at Cbip'.ala Tne p ll-bsir ers.
vb o were cooteo Irons O-ioa Lodge of
Old Fellows, were Jao E Silva. Wo I J.
Reaves. F. B Rice P T D ckser. Tnos
Myers sad Joo E Gordoo
OPtfl MOU3E
sa.rrv at '
cui'.U ih Attraotioo Ta-morrow
E v.oioe.
Tb : attraction -t tbe Opera Home to
morrow evemog wili beFieldtand Han
too'i Merrf Miif.reli. Tney will pre
teot a pror im ne o! refreshing r n
ttrefsv. that it to sir. their perform itite
it new. and it devoted lolelv to spc al
features aad timely surprises. wble tbe
eatertaiameat ta itteatiretT it swept by
ocean breei;" of genaiae "1997" wit.
A braal a: cirtiln raiser, tbe newett
tbtog ib raiattre'tr. is called "Aa Even
ing with tbe E is. ' ad serves to ia'ro
djee the entire orgia.sicioa ia a tcrict
ol toog ao j ttory of receat itue A re
ceetlr added oauber. 'Tbe G ldea
Saower." it a positive ooreltv. aid s de
scribed it a romaoce ol tbe K oodike,
termioatiog who "The Dmceol Dawton
CiiT t 403 "
Alvince tale of teats commenced yes
terday morning at Gerkea's
M'LLIE CHRISTINE.
To OrxUi. Pro-da.i or NotiB Cirolti.
Sa-otmd h. Ctrjlio Twlo. to Bi
milo H nOn Wk Li iDfir
A brie! description m'ght be of iater
est to the subscribers to tbe Star
Sae it a parsical woader or rather
two wooden ia oae aod n aadoabtedly
nval to the Ucdojs Sumets twins.
Tbera it a total abtenca ol anytbiog tbat
it va'gar or repulsive about ber whose
loar bright eres and diiiiing rcwi of
pearlv teetb ligbt op a fair Creole com
pleaion with an animation tbat ia really
attractive. Here is a womin with one
body bat two sepirate hsidt thit are
possessed with marvellous intelligence
tbat predominate! in both braina.
Some ol tbe iweeteit music ever aang
by a high soprano aod a pure contralto
it produced. Tne notet luae from two
beadt. aod Tet but one trunk supplies
tba nerve Some mar have an Idea tbat
tbe or iheT are repulsive. If this preju
dice should carry any so far as to avoid
ber. they will be tbe loieri. It is de
c'ared tbat no person ol ordinary intel
ligence can be in ber company but a
abort time without yielding to tbe
charm ol ber manner, and tbe fascina
tion ol ber doable tmilet. t
If there is anytning yon want, ad
vertise for it. Is there anything yoa
doa't want? Advertise it In tha
Business Locals of the Star. One
cent a word. Bat no ad. taken for
lest than 0 cent. tf
&iawrvvajfmBoajwaV
IN THE FEDERAL COURT.
Ataamicti Cjaolad'd ia the Ce cf tbe
United Bute v. Tho.;P. Dsverraox,
Tiattae Othsr Ciei Dispaied Of.
The Uoited States Court assembled
at the nsual hour yesterday morning, 0
o'clock, and argument in tbe suit brought
by the Uaited States vj Tbos. P. Deve
reaux, trustee, et al , to obtain the own
ership of Smith's Islmdfrom the heirs
of the late Moj or John Walker, who are
now in possession, was presumed. E. S.
Martin. Esq., counsel for thejdefendanta,
continued his argument commenced
Friday afternoon. Upon the conclusion
of Mr. Martin's speech, which was
an able one. P. D. Walker. Eiq . and
Junius Divis. Eiq , both counsel for tbe
defence, fol'oored, and raide fine argu
ments. E. K. Bryan, Esq.. counsel for
tbe Government, wbo made the open
leg address Friday afternoon, then
made the concluding argument, which
was a well constructed and terse one.
Upon the conclusion of argument by
counsel. Judge Poroell announced that
he would reserve his decision in tbe
case.
Tbe cise against tbe pleasure yacht
Rtpub'.ic. libelled Thursday night for
wages ow;n to six of tbe crew, which
wiges were alleged piid in advance ot
labor performed to creditors of the sail
ors, contrary to law, was taken up. Joo.
D. Bellamy, Esq.. representing tbe plain
tiffs and Taos. Evans, Eiq . the defend
ants. Tne case wat decided In favor of
tbe plaintiffs, and judgment against tbe
yacht given to the aix seamea as follows,
besides court costs, viz : obn Connor,
3. D. Match. $3; Waltet Grant. 20;
Mike Ferro, 15, G:o. Martinson. $10;
Constantine Darmick, $5.
Tae Rtpublic sailed yesterday morn
ing lor New York. Capt. A. H. Rand
lette. the matter, having furnished bond
to secure tbe libel and release tbe
yacht. Mr. . W. Norwood, president
of the Atlantic National Bank, of this
city, wat Capt. Randlette't turety. hav
ing signed a f 400 bond.
Ocher cases disposed of daring the
seition of tbe court yesterday were as
follows:
A G. Rxaud. receiver, vs. W. U.
Woolen et al. Final decree.
Chas. O'Dnnell Lee et al. vs. Pere
goy Jenkins Co. Petition presented to
recover taxes paid, and commissioner
ordered to pay the amount.
Tnot. A. Mclutyre vs. Geo. W Kidder.
Continued.
A. G. Riciud. receiver, vs. Ann Rob
erts Taylor. Continued.
A. G. Ricaud, receiver, vs. Geo. L
Mortoo. Dismissed at defendant's
costs.
A. G. Ricaud. receiver, vs. Wilming
ton Svini(saod Trust Company, admin
istrators Jas. Dawson Nonsuit.
A. G. R:ctud, receiver, vs. Wilming
ton Savings and Trust Company, admin
istrators M. S. Diwson. Non suit.
A. G. Riciud. receiver, vs. Wilming
ton Savings and Trust Company. Non
suit.
State Boird of Elucatioavs. the New
Jersey and North Carolina Land and
Lumber Company. Motion made to
amend complaint aad ameadment al
lowed filed, tbe Coart to pass upon it.
Case set for trial on Tuesday the second
week ol next term of Court.
J. M Brown vs. Clyde Steamship Co.
Set (or trial the second Thursday of
next term.
A. G Ricaud. receiver, vs L. Tainter.
Alias tummont.
A. G. R'caud receiver, vs. A.J. Per
son. Alias summons.
A. G Ricaud. receiver, vs. the City of
Wilmington. Julgment for plaintiff.
Notice ol appeal given and appeal bond
fixed at 00.
Court at 3 o'clock adjourned situ die
Preparation! f j ibe.a)cli'l Bisnr.
Tne "Doll's Buiar." to b: given
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings ol tbit week at tbiT Qfty rfall
by the Youog People's Organ-Fund So
ciety of Grace M. E ctja'crLroaffses to
be a graod aacceta. EyerVnigu a mag-
ficent programme. of spectacular fea-
ei aodyfraawc wflf -ba rendered.
partmeat where dolls will
ered for sale will afford
thers a rare opportunity to purchase
Carittmat presents for tbe little ones
Ia thit department can be found doll
wardrobet and dolls of every variety.
Oae ol the catchy features will be a doll
wedding, embracing the groom, the
bride and six bridesmaids, drested in the
most fashionable manner.
The admission to these entertain
ments will be ten cents.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
We heartily thank tbe following
friends for contributions to the Cathe
rine Kennedy Home during the past
month and call attention to Tuesday
next at being cur regular visiting day:
Five packages through Mrs. Oicar
Pailyaw; Mrs. B. Solomon, Mrs. S Solo
mon. Mrs. Harries Yopp, Mrs. Turney,
Mrs. H F. Wilder, ten packages; Mrs.
James Post. Jr. Mrs. Fennell. Mrs.
Bridgers. Mist Maggie Hankint, Mrs T.
E Divit. Mrs Pescbau. Mrs. C. W.
DiVis; I- L. Croom & Co.. one tur
key; six loads of wood, a friend, Mrt.
Melton; Metsrs. S.& W. H. Northrop, a
load of wood and bushel ol potatoes;
Miss Puss Hancock, medicines and
barrel of potatoes: Messrs. Rhodes and
Hayes. Mr. J. F. Garret!. Mrs Roger
Moore, Mrt. R J. Bunting, five packages.
Ladies Benevolent Society
a.v. Joaeph XT. Surr.
Rev. Joseph N Starr, of Fayetteville.
wbo accepted tbe rectorship of St.Panl's
Episcopal church, this ctty, about tbree
weeks ago, and wbo since has ably tilled
tbe pulpit of tbat cburch. has accepted a
call from St. Ann's cburch. Annapolis,
Md.. much to tbe regret of tbe entire
congregation of St. Paul's church. Rev.
Mr. Starr will be assistant rector of St.
Ann's church, and will leave for his new
field of labor next Tuesday. He will, as
sual. conduct the services at St. Paul's
cburch to day.
If In need of a Carpet or Window
Shad visit tbe C. W. Polvogt Co. t
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Pen men t Pararatai Partoinlnx Prlnel
,1!t to Pao9lo tol Pointedly Printed.
Mr; W. B. Brice, of Wallace,
was in the city yesterday,
Dr. D; I. Watsorj, of Southport,
came up to tbe city yesterday.
Mr. John P. Banner, of Mount
Airy, was a visitor to tbe city yesterda?.
A. G. Ricaud, Esq., went to
Soutbport, on a business trip yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. D. C. Venters, of Rocky
Point, wat a welcome caller at the Star
office yesterday.
Mr. J. R. McPhail, of Clinton,
was here yesterday, calling on the whole
sale merchants.
Mr. John E. McCraw, register
ing from North Carolina, was registered
at The Orion yesterday.
Mr. K, C. Barrett, route, agent
of the Southern Express Company, was
registered here yesterday.
Rev. Paul C. Morton returned
last night from Burgaw and will fill his
pulpit at Immanuel church to day as
usual.
Mr. B. A, Jones, of Roanoke,
Va., the president of the Roanoke
Cbemicai Company, recently removed
here, has arrived in the city with his
family and will reside at 114 South Third
street. Mr. Jones is a business man of
recognized ability and is a valuable ac
quisition to the city.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Complete Ijlst of Fire, Maice, Qnaraotx and
Aooideot Cimpiaiea Liosnaed in
North Carolica.
The "Star hat compiled from the
records tbe following complete list of
the Fire, Marine. Guaranty and Acci
dent Insurance Companies licensed to
do business in North Carolina, Decem
ber 1st, the date of the latest report of
tbe Secretary of State:
yE:na; American Bonding and Trust
Company; American of Pennsylvania;
American Surety; Atlanta Accident As
sociation; Atlanta Home; British
America; Caledonian; Carolina; Com
mercial Union; Connecticut; Con
necticut Iademmtv Association; Con
tinental; Delaware; Equitable; Fi
delity and Casualty; Fidelity and
Depont; Fire Association, of Phila
delphia; Fireman's Fund; Georgia
Howe;" German American; Giens Fails
Insurance Company; Giobe Fire Iosur
ance Company; Greenwich; Hamburg
Bremen; Hanover; Hartford; Hartford
S.eam Boiler; Home: Imperial;
Insurance Company oi America; Lan
cashire; Lion: Liverpool and London
and Globe; London Assurance; Lon
don and Lancashire ; Magdeburg
Fire; Manchester; Manhattan Fire,
tormerly Mutual; National; National
Surety Company; Newbern Mutual
Fire; Niagara; North British and
Mercantile; North Carolina Home;
Northern; Norwich Union; Nor
wood; Orient; Pdiatine; Pamlico Insur
ance and Banking; Pennsylvania; Pcce
nix; Pcoeiix of Hartford, Pcce
nix of London; Piedmont, formerly
Carolina Mutual; Prelerred Accident;
Bueen; Royal: Saint Paul; Scottish
nion and National; Southern Stock
Mutual; Southern: Springfield; Standard;
San Insurance Office; San Mutual; Teu
tonla; United States Fidelity and
Guaranty; Uaited States Casualty Com
pany; Uaited States Fire; Union Cas
ualty and Surety Company; Union As
surance Society; Virginia Fire and Ma
rina; V.rginia State; Westchester; West
ern; Williamsburgh City.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
St. Thomas' cburch First mass and
Holy Commuaion. 7 a. m; last mass and
sermon. 10.80 a. m ; Vespers, sermon on
Faith, Heb. x, 7 45 p. m.
Services in St. John's church to-day,
second Sunday in Advent, bv the rector.
Rev. Dr. Carmicbael. at 7.45 and
11 a. m. and 4 30 p m. Sunday school
3 80 p. m.
St. Matthew's English Lutheran
church. Fourth street above Bladen
street, Rev. G. D. Bernheim pastor.
Morning service at 11 o'clock; evening
service at 7.80 o'clock; Sunday school at
9 30 a. m. All seats free, and every per
son cordially irv ted.
S'. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
church, corner of Market and Sixth
streets. Rev. K. Boldc pastor English
service and confirm ition at 11 a. m.;
German service at 7.S0 p, m. Sunday
school at 3 30 p. m. All seats free.
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Geo.
M. Tolson. minister in charge. 11 a.
m Morning Prayer, L.tany, Ante-Communion,
Sermon; 7 30 p. m.. Evening
Prayer and service; 3 30 p. m , Sunday
school; 8 pm, Monday, Brotherhood of
St. Andrew; 7.80 p, m., Tuesday, Boys
Brigade. S:ati lree aad the public cor
dially invited to ail the services Sunday
COLORED CHURCH.
St. Stephen's A. M. E. church, corner
Fifth and Red Cross streets. Rev. I S.
Lee, D. D , pastor. Preaching this day
at 10 80 a. m. and 7 80 p. m by tbe pas
tor. Sundav School at 1 80 p. m. Sacra
ment of tbe Lord's Supper at 8 p. m.
GOOD HUNTING AT ORTON.
A Pox Cbaie in Whion ibe Hun ten Have
Bare Bpcrt.
For diversity of game the Orton vicin
ity has hardly a rival. Tbat is what Mr.
James Swann. o! Ioman, Swann & Co.,
of New York, who has been hunting
with Col, Murchtton during the past
week, savs. Wild turkeys, ducks, quail,
and even an eagle these are some of
the different varieties of game which
Mr. Swann has bagged, but they are not
the only ones.)nor those in the pursuit of
wbich the most exhilarating sport is ex
perienced. Last Thursday morning tbe
hunters had a fox chase this was tbe
very acme of their enjoyment. Tney
had as fine fox bounds as could be pro
cured, and after a six hours' chase suc
ceeded in bringing down two fine red
foxes. The participants report tbat the
sport wjs extremely exciting.
Ono Cent a Word.
Hereafter advertisements to go in our
Basinets Locals" department will be
charged one cent per word for each in
sertion ; but no advertisement, However
short, will be taken for less than 80 cent
This is a reduction from former rates
and it is also a convenience to adver
sers who can calculte the exact cost
of their advertisements, which must be
paid for always advance.
THE MORNING STAR.
Are you a subscriber to Thi
Morning Star ? If not, why not?
Do you want a first-class daily pa
per at $5.00 per year, or $1.25 for
three months ? If so, subscribe to
The Morning Star.
Do you want a paper that prints
the latest telegraphic news, the best
local news, reliable market reports,
excellent short stories, and the
choicest miscellaneous matter ? If
so, subscribe to The Morning Star.
Do not forget that The Morning
Star is the cheapest daily of its clasr
in North Carolina. Its price is $5.00,
while the published price of others
ranges from $7.00 to $8.00.
At Br -rcklyn Baptist Cborob.
Large crowds continue to attend every
service of the reries o- meetings now in
progress at Brooklyn Baptist Church.
Tnis morning at 11 a m. Dr. Brunrr
will preach on "The Master H33 Come
and Calleth for The!" At3p m.ttrere
will be a special service for parents,
voung people and children. Tbe subject
for tbe evening service, beginning at 7.80
p. m., wili be "The Wages of Sin is
Death." The pastors of the various
chorches are asked by the pastor ol
Brooklyn Baptist Church to announce
that the meeting will continue through
this week.
Another Oanae of Poot Ball.
Arrangements have about been com
pleted lor another battle between two
local elevens, to take place on tbe grid
Iron at the O A. N. Athletic park. Tbis
announcement, coming as it does soon
after the Thanksgiving day game be
tween the O. A. N and Atlantic Coast
Line elevens, which game is remem
bered witb a keen sense of pleasure, will
be hailed with delight by all lovers of
foot ball in this city.
For the North Carolina State Biptist
Association, Oxford. N C. the Cape
Fear & Yadkia Valley railroad will sell
round trip tickets December 7ib, 8 h
and 9th. with final limit Deer moer 15:b,
as follows: Favetteville. via Sanford,
16 75; Maxton. via Fayetteville rr San
ford. 87 65; Wilmington, via Fayette
ville or Sanford. $9 10; Mount Airy, via
Greensboro, $7 70
Full stock cf Standard Patterns on
sale at the C. W. Poivogt & Co. t
Feather Boas, ail prices, at the C. W.
Polvogt Co. t
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hamme, The Hatter,
pHE OLD RELIABLE. IN THE LEAD
with Hati. Cips ind Umbrellas. Lateit Style an
Lowest Prices. Don't forget him.
dec i tf M Notii Tvotu Strea.
OPERA HOUSE.
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 6. 1897.
Fields and Hanson's
MERRY MINSTRELS.
38 -HOT MEMBERS 38;
Grand Concert Band and superb Symphony Orcheatre.
Do not miss the grand mid-day parade, and tbe x
hilirating band concert at 7 p. m. de 3 3c
Seasonable and treasonable.
Cleaned Currants,
Seeded Raisins, Citron,
Mixed Nuts, Walnuts.
Brazils, Pecans,
Filberts, Almonds.
One price, spot cash.
THE KING GROCERY CO.,
B. P. KING. Manager,
Foarth Streetl Bridge.
Bell Phone 387.
no 27 tf
Loolfc Here I
Geese, .Turieys, CMcta,
Pretzels, Saratoga I Chips,
Poultry Seasoning. Cut price on
FINE NORTON YAM POTATOES.
Just received a fine lot Mountain
Cabbages.
S. W. Sanders,
At the Unlucky Corper.
nor 17 tf
Horses and Rlules
25 Head of Horses.
25 Head of Mules
Just received.
Call and examine. You will cer
tainly find one to please you. Don't
louy until you have seen this fresh
new lot of fine stock.
F. T. MILLS.
112 and 114 North Water St.
novas tf
Frank H Stedman,
WILMINGTOV N. C.
Fire and Tornado Insurance.
Your business is solicited and
Satisfaction Guaranteedi
OFFICE AT
WOmmiton Sarins & Trust Company.
Telephone No. 162. de 3 tf
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Your Christmas Turkey
Sbou'd be tender and baked to a
tune, your mince pie brown and
flaky lor your Christmas feast. If
you haven't a satisfactory oven pre
pare before hand by getting one of
our Christmas Steei Ranges, by far
the handsomest and best Steel
Range evtr exhibited in this city.
They are superior bakeis, and you
can depend upon your dinner being
a success. It will save you more in
fnel and spoiled victuals than jou
will have to pay for one.
Our Mag'c Air Tight is still lead
ing all Sheet Iron Heaters Call and
see our varied line o' Brass Andirons,
Graniteware, Oil Heaters, and a
complete line of nice cutlery for the
holiday trade.
J. W. Murchison,
- Orton Building, Wilmington, N. C.
de 5 tf
Bristles
Are all very well in their place.
We have them and keep them In
their places in our fine line of
HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES,
CLOTHES BRUSHES, NAIL BRUSHES,
ETC., ETC.
Our stock is made up of the best
American, English and French
goods, and will be sold at popu
lar prices.
Walk in and look around; you
don't have to buy.
JAME3 0. MUNDS,
DRUGGIST,
104 North Front Street.
Telephone 159. de 5 tf
Yollers & Hashagen,
Agents for Armour & Company,
Chicago, Packers. Product sold on
market prices of the day. You
therefore buy on Rock Bottom no
middle profit.
We respectfully ask your orders.
Vollers & Hashagen,
Also agents for Powell, Smith 8c
Company, New Yoik.
We Sell "Renown'' Cigars,
Cuban Cigars,
Smokettes.
Topical Twist Head.
Union League Club
The Cigars Notoriously Best on the
market, and smokers these days de
mand value for
5o Cigars.
Warehouse and office A. C. Line
tracks, Nutt street, near depot.
nor 28 tt
A CARD.
NOV.MHIR SlNI). 1S07.
MESSRS. MERCER A EVANS. City.
Grmts: I m more than pleated with the Nlca
Watch given me by your enterpriii- g firm. 1 art It
to be an t xceilent time keeper. Beside, being well
pleased with your nice and valnsble present, I am
wellsatitfied with the Mioe. 1 have bougBt from
you for mytelf and frind, and I cheerfully recom
mend you to my friends, and the pub ic in general,
especially to those needing and Intending to buy any
thing in your line. Yonrs Ttry truly,
(Signed) W. J. MERRIDITH.
The time fur delivering Ue three presents ia
postponed 'till January 31, 1808.
A Nice Watch, a Fine Pir of Opera Glasses, aod a
real Leather Travelling Caie, 91 io. 1 13)4 in. 6Vlo.
Look in Our Window.
MERGER & EVANS,
decStf
Assignee's Sale.
Commencing to-day I offer for sale,
at retail the entire stock of
FIRE CLOTHING
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
assigned to me by Mr. S. H. JTish-
blate. All goods will be sold at
COST. A. G. RICAUD,
de 4 2t Assignee.
Money to Lend.
THE 4JRST INSTALMENT
OF THE EIGHTH SERIES OF THE
N; C. Home Building Association
is payable on SATURDAY, JANUARY 1st., and all
who desire stock shonld secure it at once.
Any one desiring to borrow money on easy terms
shonld avail themselves of this opportunity. Money
lent either on Stock of the Association or Real Istate.
Frank H. Stedman,
dec8tf
Secretary and Treasurer.
ScMiile on WiimiiiiloD Seacoast B. R
AND AFTER SEPT. 87th TRAINS WILL
ran as follows:
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAV.
1mv Ubllminffton
at 8.80 p. m. , 8.80 p. m
Leave Ocean View at 8.00 a.
and d.OO p. as.
SUNDAY TRAINS. J
Leave Wilmington at 8.80 p. m. and 6.00
p. a.
Leave uceaa view bid. uv p. m
OSCAR GRANT,
S.periatradtai,
MS 83 I
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