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I Guaranteed Bona-PIde, Every-Dayl f. Circulation Larger Than That Of Any Other Daily News paper Published In Wilmington. f li OLDEST DAILY NEWSPAPER i IN THE STATE. $ give UXorwmg Star. OUTLINES. .' -Dun's review of trade says the busi ness situation is not at present improv ing .. Chinese are seriously alarmed at the presence of the Ger man fleet at Kian Chon; a German naval patrol which went a short dis tance inland was fired upon and forced to retire, although several Chinese wer killed. Gen. Mac Arthur's tropps occupied Malolos without op position, the Filipinos abandoning the placd. American troops in Luzon , will not chase the Filipinos during tht rainy season; it is proposed to em ploy natives to fight the guerillas. r Raleigh's superintendent of health 'says'- the city is threatened with an epidemic of smallpox and urges com pulsory vaccination. British pas senger steamer Stella, plying between jBouthampton, Eng., and the channel Islands,. wrecked in a fog; seventy or more, persons drowned. Under orders from Berlin, the Germans in ' China will occupy two towns in the province of S hang Tung until China is able to give guarantee for preserva tion of order in that province this ac tion is regarded as equivalent to effec tive (interference in administrative control within the German sphere of ' inlluence. WEATHER REPORT. .u S Dip't of AGRiouLrsits, Weather Bureau, Wilmington,, N. C, March 31. Temperature S A.M.,68 deg. ; 8 P.M., tUjdeg. ; maximum, 76 deg. ; minimum, 55deg. ; mean, 66 deg. Rainfall for the day, ; rainfall since 1st of the month up to date, 1.01. Stage of -water in the river at' Fay -ettevjlle at 8 A. M., 19.1 feet and rising. FORECAST FOB TO-DAY. Washington, March 31.-For North Carolina Fair; colder, except in ex treme western portion; brisk westerlv r winds; probably fair Sunday. Port Almanac April 1. dun Rises ... ... 5.48 A. M. Sun Sets 6.20 P. M. Dav's Length 12 H. 32 M. High Water at Southpor 11.1SA. M. 'High Water. Wilmiaztaa' 2.4S P. M. i 'Ham back in the Democratic arty now," exclaims Captain Reu- Vi Kolb, of Alabama, and he eels better.'. .TapLin'3 I new torpedo boat de stroyer, the Inadsuma, is a scorcher. On her trial trip she tripped along at'tho rate of 31.037 !knot3 an hour. The British soldier is said to be the best fed soldier in 'Europe. He has to be, for the British soldier, j;hat is. the sure-enough Briton, han't fight or won't fiht on a "hempty" stomach. A young woman who -has recov ered a ' 'd,00O breach , of promise sui against a man who changed his min.l, has since had several offers of marriage by mail. One of the pro posers offers the inducement that there is a fine opportunity to invest . 1.0,000 in his business. The St, . Louis Globe-Democrat rises to remark that the Republican partjy ha3 always been opposed to Trusts, and declared against them in the first convention it held after Trusts Were formed. Talk is cheap. t declares against them and then puts up tariffs to encourage them. Mr. Tsai Chi, prince of Tuan, China, seems to have made a mash on the Dowager Empress, who ha3 presented him with the "Shang Fend" sword ' which carries with it the iprerosrativo to chon off the head 'of any fellow that Mr. Tsai Chi doesn't like, without going through the formalitv of askinsr anvbodv's permission. An Anderson, S. C, man has patented a contrivance for fastening ; the' rib3 of umbrellas with much lfJSS J xxrr rlr f lion f rvl rwnnnaa which it is said will revolutionize the umbrella building busine33. If hp Will now invent an attachment to prevent the umbrella from walking away with some other fellow he will hail e a fortune in sight. MONTHLY POLICE RECORD. I Ninety-seven Arrests Were Made Darin; I ; March Favorable Comparison. J 1 The monthly summary of arrests for ,; March as compiled yesterday by Lieu tenant of Police Skipper shows that for the time specified 97 arrests have been made, 31 of the offenders being white and CG colored. i line offences for which the arrests ?Awere made are as follows : Disorderly. conduct 30, drunk and disorderly 27, larceny 11, drunk 7, drank and down burfi'larv 1 . mirino stolen trnnrla 1 , assault with deadly weapon 2, carry ing concealed weapons 1, fast driving i, K eeping disorderly house of ill fame 1, indecent exposure 1, asleep on the street 1, throwing stones in the streets riding bioycle at night without 'lantern 1. bv warrants from els- where 3. t rrn - r - ; fne number of arrests compares very favorably with those of other months of the year and is ample evi dence that there is no relaxation nf teffortjpn the part of the police in pre- scrying order. "The -: If (pjmiMG , Star T7TVT T "X7-TT-- - . ' . . " ' LOCAL DOTS. No local cotton and naval stores markets are printed in to-day's Star, the Produce Exchange having been closed on account of holiday Good Friday! " - -During the month of March the Register of Deeds issued twenty- six marriage licenses. Ten of the number were to white persons and sixteen to-colored. Mr. F.'W. Ortmannr was sum moned by telegraph -yesterdav to at tend the funeral of his brother, whose death occurred at Charleston, S. C, yesterday morning. Messrs. Heide &- Co. cleared the Swedish barque Friedrich, Cap tain Larsson, yesterday with a cargo of 6,122 barrels rosin and 176 barrels gum thus for London. The cargo was -by Messrs. S. P. Shotter & Co., New York. Justice McGowan disposed of two uninteresting cases yesterday. The charge in each case was disorderly conduct and assault The defendants. Pompey Lyon and Mack Faircloth, both colored, were dismissed unon payment of costs. Franklin McNeill, Esq., and E. K. Bryan, Esq., have formed a co partnership for the practice of law. The office of the new firm will be the apartments heretofore -occupied by Messrs. Eicaud & Bryan. It is a strong law firm, and the Star wishes them deserved success. " " Capt. B. R. Russell, of the fire department, spent yesterday at Moore's Creek battle ground. He says the monument is being very much de faced by visitors, who chip off pieces for souvenirs. The chipping off of raised letters of the inscription is especially noticeable. At both the morning and even- ms services at St. Andrews' Church to-morrow there will be special music by Mi C. E. Lindall, late cornet soloist and baritone in GUmore's band, and Mr. Pave Russell, at one time a mem ber of the choir of Advent Church. Boston. He is popularly known as the "boy tenor." , Dr. Calvin S.- Blackwell is to speak at the Southern Baptist Con vention, Louisville, Ky., May 11th, on the "Baptist Young People of the Soutn and Their Opportunity." Sev eral laynren ff this city speak of at tending. The convention city being more central, the attendance will be much larger than it was in this city two years ago. . NEW - ADVERTISEMENTS. M. H. Curran Neckwear. S. W. Sanders Another cut. King Grocery Co. -Household helps. Mercer & Evans A shoe's mission. Walker Taylor & Metts Copartner ship. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. E. W. Van Court Lucas left last night for New York. Mr..C. J. "Woodson, of Gales- ville, is registered at The Orton. Mr. J . Li. Amis, oi v erona, was registered at The Orton yesterday. Mr. A.T.Harper, of Golds- boro, was a visitor in the city yester day., Miss Christine Burfeindt left on the 7 P.M. train yesterday for New York. Miss Alice Borden arrived, in the city last night from Greensboro Collesre to snend Easter with her parents. Mr. S. F. Burbank, of Wash ington, N. C , a member of the United States engineering corps, is in the city on official business. " Miss Margarette Harris, of Ra leigh, arrived in the city last night and is the guest of Capt. John Wil liams, on Orange street. Miss Lillie Home, one of Wil mington's charming young ladies, who has been attending Elizabeth College, Charlotte, has returned home. DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN. Mr. William T. Bray Died Early Tester day Morning at His Residence. Mr. William T. Bray, an aged and respected citizen of Wilmington, died at 4:45 o'clock, yesterday morning at his residence No. 313 Cimpbell street, after several months of feeble health Mr. Bray came to Wilmington from Jones county a number of years ago and served the citv faithfully for some time as ja, health officer. Deceased was 76 years of age and leaves a wife and five children, an grown, wno survive mm ana uavu mo . . - i.s-L : j l - il, sympathy of friends and acquaintances in their bereavement. They are Mr. Thos. C. Bray and Mrs. Lucy Merritt, of this city, and Messrs. (jnaries u, and "Robert Bray and Mrs. Eliza Heap, of Florence, S. C, the last three mentioned having arrived yesterday to attend the funeral, which will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from his late residence. The interment will be in Bellevue cemetery. Carolina and Northern Railroad. Augustus Mellier, of Philadelphia, one of the promoters of the Carolina and Northern Railroad, has written the Manufacturers' Record that con tracts are about to be let for grading fortv-five miles of this line, and that rails have been purchased for this dis tance. The section to be built is be tween Lumberton and Marion, S. C, J. H. McRee, of Wilmington, is engi neer in charge. . HEARING IS FINISHED. All Witnesses for Contestee in s Bellamy - Dockery Conjsst - Have Been Examined. RETURNS FOR TEN YEARS. In Congressional District Were Submitted! in Evidence by Mr. Bellamy's Counsel Yesterday Other Testimony Probably Next Week. The taking of depositions of witnesses summoned by Hon. Jno. D. Bellamy,! the contested, in the congressional election case, was concluded before the Notary Court yesterday afternoon. The first witness examined at the morning session of the investigation; was Justice J. M. McGowan. He was examined by Geo. L. Peschau, Esq.,1 and his testimony was seemingly a revelation to counsel for contestant. He testified as to having been a justice of the peace, spent a major part of last election day at the polls ; there was no intimidation several neroes ha vine remarked to him that it was the most quiet election they ever saw ; every colored voter who came to the polls was treated courteously; the election "officers were Democrats Republicans and Populists j had been an enthusiastic Democrat all his lifer was deterred from more active service to his party on election day in No-: member last by injuries received while city health officer; was a candidate for no political preferment; was not present and knew nothing "bf an alleged riot in Wilmington November; 10th; Col. Waidell is atpresant mayjr of the city; was not a member of the famous" committee of twenty-five said to have bsen in existence in the city; never heard Col. Waddell or other person admit that they were members of such committee; knew only of destruction of Manly's print ing office from newspaper reports; was secretary of White Government Union of Third and Fourth divisjpas of the Fifth Ward, an organization having for its purpose the holding of a fair election and for prevention of negroes being imported from South Carolina for political purposes. Wit ness further testified as to incompe tency of Republican county officers, speaking from experience gained from dependence upon the sam9 for execution of warrants; stating that it was impossible to have papers served on prominent Republican negroes; testified as to terrible conditions prior to election brought about by negro domination. j Upon conclusion of Justice Mc- Gowan's testimony at 2.15 o'clock a recess was taken until 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon. I Upon the re-assembling of the court; Mr. Isaiah West, of the First Ward, was examined also by Geo. L. Pes chau, Esq. He was registrar in the third Drecinct of the First Ward ; the full vote of all parties was cast. Dock-' ery receiving something over 300 bal lots and Bellamy 75; the election was quiet; was not a member of White Government Union;, voted for Bel lamy, and has been a Democrat all his life ; was appointed a, registrar by the Election Board, composed by Clerk of the Court, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and Regis ter of Deeds C. W. Norwood. Stated on re-direct examination that Norwood was a Republican. t Junius Davis, Esq., upon conclusion pf Mr. West's , testimony, exam ined Col. Jno. D. Taylor,! Clerk of the Court. Witness testified that by virtue of his office he was custodan of the, registration and poll books of the county; the election returns were made and the books examined after late election according to law. By request Col. Taylor then submitted a tabulated and detailed statement of the white and colored votes cast in the election under consideration. Upon being cross examined he testified that " he now holds the office of Clerk of Superior Court; was member of Board of Elec tions, which appointed election officers during late election ; the board appointed some of the officers recom mended by the Republican County Executive Committee and some they did not; both himself and Colonel Roger Moore were candidates for office before election in question ; was satis fied that a rapid fire gun described in question by contestant's counsel, was in hands of white citizens of Wilming ton for protection against insolence bf negroes, but had his knowledge only by rumor; did not know that those people who had gun in their custody were Democrats; was not a member of White Government Union and was not present on occasion of Colonel Waddell's speech in Opera House; knew nothing of "Committee of Twenty-five" referred to; knew nothing of Manly printing office affair ; heard fire bell and saw smoke; knew of no pre-arranged plan for destruc tion of the printing office; never heard any comment on speech of Col. Wad dell in Opera House. The examination of Col. Taylor having been ended with cross-examination by Mr. Spears, counsel for con testee then offered in evidence a tabu lated statement of the votes cast for members of Congress in the nine counties comprising the Sixth Con gressional district for the years 1888 1898 from .the official records in the office of the Secretary of State, duly certified by Notaries Fowler and Wal ace. i Dr. J D. Webster, of Wilmington, and of the First division of the Fourth Ward, was the last witness for the day. He testified that he was regis trar in his precinct; the election was quiet and orderly. He was cross-ex WILMINGTON, N. C, SATURDAY, APRIL I, 1899. ILMINGTON, N. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1899. WHOL NO. 9,867 amined as to alleged destruction of Maniy's printing office, white Govern ment Unions and the rapid fire-gun in question but knew nothing of their existence. He jwas examined by Geo. L Peschau, both in direct and re-direct testimony. ; With Dr. Webster, the counsel for, the contestee, concluded the examina tion of the witnesses summoned under the notice served f orjihe depositions to, begin on March 28th, but it is probable that further testimony will bejieard for contestee during next week, as. the time allowed by the Revised Statutes bearing on such cases," has not yet ex pired. N j Dockery 's ten day's for rebuttal of thejtestimony heard this week will be gin with the expiration of contestee's time. SANS S0UCI FERTILIZER WORKS TO BE REBUILT. With Largely Increased Capacity Mr. Garrell Estimates His Loss in Excess of Insurance at $2,000. The Star is glad to announce that Mr. J. F. Garrell has decided to re build the Sans Souci Fertilizer Plant, which was destroyed by fire recently. A satisfactory adjustment of the losses was perfected . with representatives of the insurance companies last "night, and work upon the new buildings will commence just as soon as plans can be drawn and bids received. v Mr. Garrell says that the new fac tory will be very much larger than the former one. with a greatly in creased capacity. He makes sixteen or more brands of fertilizer and says that it was impossible for him to sup ply the demand with his old factory, having been very much behind in filling orders at the time the fire occurred.- Mr. Garrell estimates that he lost fully $2,000 by the- fire over and above the insurance. Aforce of hands will probably com mence to-day to clear away the debris out at the factory site; It will be necessary, however, first of all to turn water uponjhe ruins to extinguish a smouldering fire which has been burning ever since the fire occurred on "Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Garrell expects to save large quantities of fertilizer materials which are, he thinks, uninjured by the fire. He could have saved very much more, he says, had he been allowed by the insurance companies to have cleared away the debris and extin guished the fire sooner. ' r CITY BOARD OF HEALTH. Interesting Session Held Yesterday Sev eral Matters Acted Upon Superin tendent's March Report. An important session of the City Board of Health was held yesterday in the Superintendent's office. Mayor Waddell, Dr. Russell and Dr, McMil lan being in attendance. The superintendent of Health was instructed to order sanitary improve ments in the yard on Nutt street occu pied by the: Bartholomay Brewing Company. A communication from the Louisi ana Board oj Health relative to the prevention of, the spread of yel low fever in case it should become an epidemic during i the coming Summer, was read and the superin tendent instructed to co-operate with the Louisiana authorities nd use all diligence in keeping the disease out of Wilmington. ! The secretary of the .Board was or dered to notify all accouchers and midwives that they must report all births and that section 1 37 of the city health ordinance will be rigidly en forced. Dr. McMillan 's report as superin iendent of health for March shows 11 white and 26 colored deaths and 8 white and 22 colored births. The dis crepancy between the '. white and col ored births is largely due to the failure on the part of white people to report births. During the month one quar antine each for smallpox and scarlet fever was established. The sanitary report showed 5,703 in spections made, 4,863 premises being found in fair condition, 1,843 in bad condition and seven . needing special attention. There were fifty seven special inspections, and 1,290 orders for lime and acids were filled. - The superintendent's report also contained a special statement, show ing the condition ofi Wilmington's water and sewerage service. It showed that there are in the city 158 sinks, 3,299 pumps,! 448 wells, 493 cisterns, 161 springs and 84 hydrants. There are 567 sewerage connections, and 4,256 surface closets, The Board of Health is much grati fied at the successful manner in which the two or three smallpox cases which have made their appearance in this city during the past few months have been handled and contagion averted. It is certainly an excellent testimonial to the efficiency of both the health of ficers and the board. Will Take Oath Of Of ice To-day. Franklin McNeill Esq., left last night for Raleigh where he goes to enter upon his duties as railroad com missioner, to which office he was elect ed by the last Legislature He will take the oath of office as a railroad commissioner to-day and serve in that capacity for only five days, jointly with Commissisioners Rogers and Ab bott, when that body ceases to exist and the Board of Corporation Com missioners created by the late Legis- ature will be organized with Frank lin McNaill Esq., Mr, T. L, Rogers and Mr. E. C. Beddingfleld as commis sioners. Mr. McNeill expects to be in Raleigh for about fifteen days. l - I WILMINGTON PRESBYTERY AT ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. Will Convene Next Tnesdav Moraine. Many Delegates Coming Features of the Session. The Spring session of the Wilming ton Presbytery will be convened on next Tuesday morning with St. An drew's Presbyterian Church and con tinue until and during the Sundas following. The opening sermon will be preached by Rev. W. M. Shaw, of Southport. There will be thirty or forty out-of- town delegates besides quite a number of lady delegates to the Woman's Con vention and Woman's Foreign Mis sionary Society of the Rresbytery which also hold sessions during: the week. The Woman's Convention will meet Wednesday at 10 A. M. Wilmington Presbyterians are making all needed preparations for the entertainment of the visiting dele gates and one of the most enjoyable and profitable sessions in the history of the Presbytery is assured. The Wilmington Presbytery com prises about 35 churches, its- territory embracing New Hanover, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Pender and Bruns wick counties. One of the most notable features ,of the approaching session is to be an ad dress by Rev. S. H. Chester, D, D..of Nashville, Tenn., Secretary of For eign Missions who has recently visited China, Corea and Japan and will treat of the mission work in these fields. . A book in which Dr. Che'ster treats of the situation and mission work in these countries, is soon to be published. Besides the address on Wednesday be fore the Woman's Convention, Dr. Chester will on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock address a mass meeting at St. Andrews Church. M. J. DINQELHOEF, JR., DEAD. Died Yesterday at Nashville Was Mem ber of Firm of Dingelhoef and Bro. Interment at Chattanooga. A telegram received here yesterday afternoon by Mr. O. Fred. Dingelhoef brought the sad intelligence of the death of his elder brother, Mr. M. J. uingeinoer, jr., wnicn occurred m Nashville, Tenn., early in the after noon. - The deceased only left this city a few weeks ago, having spent several months here after the death of his father, the late M. J. Dingelhoef, Sr., after which he and his brother, Mr. O. Fred. Dingelhoef, purchased the jew elry store previously owned by their father, the present firm name being Dingelhoef & Bro. The deceased was in the 31st year of his age, and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. With the ex ception of his recent stay of a few months in this city, he has been ab sent from Wilmington for the past ten years, during which time he was in business at Chattanooga, Tenn. While here last Fall he underwent an operation for appendicitis, and his death is attributable to this terrible disease. Mr. Dingelhoef married Miss Herst, of Chattanooga, who survives her husband. An only child died more than a year ago. The deceased leaves two brothers Mr. O. Fred Dingel hoef, of this city, and Mr. H. J. Din gelhoef, of Winston-Salem. The funeral will be in Chattanooga to day. The bereaved relatives have the sin cere sympathy of a host of friends in this city. ..-I STATE GUARD ENCAMPMENT. Col. Royster Thinks Wriehtsville is the Place for the Camp Raleigh Post Interview. While no official order has yet been made, it is generally conceded that the encampment of the State Guard to be held this Summer will be at the State encampment grounds, on Wrightsville Sound. The Raleigh Post of yester day contains the following interesting interview with GoL Royster, to-wit: "Adjutant General B. S. Royster. who has been in the city for several days giving his attention to matters pertaining to the State Guard and Naval miutia, returned home yester day. . Among the more important matters considered by the Adjutant General was the coming encampment this Summer. No conclusion was reached, but : it is practically certain that the guard will go into encampment I at Wrightsvile Beach, Wilmington. Speaking of the encampment, Gen. Royster said : "A decision will proba- ably be reached within ten days as to the , place of the encampment next summer. Only two places are being considered Morehead and Wrights ville Beach." Is Now Walker Tajlor and Metts. By reference to the advertising columns of the Star, it will be seen that Col. Walker Taylor has asso ciated with himself Mr. J. VanB. Metts as a partner in the insurance business, the'style of the firm being Walker Taylor and Metts. Mr. Metts has been associated with Col. Taylor as a clerk in the insurance office for the past six years and has, as Col. Taylor, expresses it, rendered invalua ble service in the furtherance of the business-like methods which prevail in the office. They represent a num- ber'of the leading companies of the world. Mr.. Metts is a clever and energetic business man and the Stab notes with gratification the success which is attending his businesscareer. - The regular, bona fide circula tion of The Morning Star is much larger than that of any other daily newspaper published in Wilmington. A SMALLPOX SCARE. The Raleigh Superintendent of Health Says an Epidemic is Threatened. ALDERMEN TAKE ACTION. Physicians Make a House to House Can vassState Guard Notes The Na val Reserves Superior Court. Base Ball. Special Star Correspondence. Raleigh, N. C, March 31. During the month of March the American Tobacco Company pur chased S1U4.0UU worth of revenue stamps in this district $80,000 for smoking tobacco stamps and $24,000 for cigarette stamps. Their purchase of stamps in the Western district was also very large. These figures give some idea of the immense amount of business done by the trust in North Carolina, and how completely under its control the tobacco trade of this State is. Smallpox Pest House. The recently constructed pest house here is now occupied by its first small pox patient Came Young, a negro woman. By failure of the health au thorities to attend to the case imme diately after it was reported, she re mained at her home on North street more than twenty-four hours after the disease broke xut, and was during that time visited by many negroes. Though all such visitors that can be found have been quarantined, it is feared that case will cause many others. A. J. Crawford, ex-captam of Com pany K, First JNorth Carolina regi ment, was last night elected captain of the new military company. The Naval Reserves. Commander Morton, ' of the Naval Reserves, has as yet made no report to the Adiutant General in reeard to the practice cruise on the Prairie. It is thought by Gen. Royster that the Reserves wiH not make the cruise. State Superintendent Mebane is send ing out a circular letter to uounty Boards of School Directors, giving the various sections of the new school law defining their duties. Wake Superior Court .adjourned to day, a two weeks term having been completed in a little over four days, Ninety-two cases were disposed of, none of them of importance. U. S. Recruiting Office. The recruitine office here no longer accepts recruits for service in the Fhil ippines. Those desiring foreign' service must go either to Cuba or .f orto Kico. Many white men are also enlisting for artillery service along the coast. A special meeting of the Hoard of Aldermen was held-to-night for the purpose of appointing registrars and poll-holders for the city election to be held Mar 1st. The A. & M. College base ball club goes out to Wake Forest to play the college club there. On Monday they play Bingham School here. - The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows is called to meet in this city May 9th. It will be in session two days. Special Star Telegram. Compulsory Vaccination. The Board of t Aldermen to night passed a resolution authorizing the Mayor to employ two physicians to make a house to house canvass, vacci nating all those jwho would . submit and keeping record of those vacci nated, also of those refusing. Dr, McKee, superintendent of health, favored compulsory vaccination at once. He said the city was threatened with an epidemic If found necessary compulsory vaccination will yet be ordered. A committee was appointed to wel come back the Raleigh company, now in the First North Carolina regiment. A banquet will be given them in the armory. "- L The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints E. P. Land, of Edgecombe, fertilizer inspector. Mount Olive Tobacco Warehouse Company was to-day- incorporated, with $82,500 capital stock. The incor porators are H. T. Ham, W. F. Martin, H. G. Williams and R. Kornegay. VERY LOW MARCH FIRE LOSS. Fourteen Alarms and Only $189.75 Dam age to Cty Property. The March report of the Fir De partment makes an excellent showing for the efficiency of the service, there having been fourteen alarms of fire and only $189.75 damage to property within the city! limits. Two of the alarms were on account of a ffrV across the river ; on Eagle Island, in- Mr. V. B. Britton's shingle yard, be yond the reach of the Depart ment, which brought the loss by fire up to $3,822.p4. The total insur ance on buildings in which- fires oc curred is $12JO0, and that on the con tents $2,700, the damage to buildings having been $182 and damage to con tents $5.75. The causes of the various alarms were as follows i Defective Hues, 2; defective chimney, 1 ; unknown, 2 ; coals from grate, 1; sparks from chim ney, 4; lamp explosion, 1; accident to stovel; chimney on fire, 1, and false alarm 1. The Eunice Goodrich Co. Lovers of artistic stage work will welcome the return of the Eunice Goodrich Company next week. The comnanyis composed of actors and actresses equal to all the roles entrust ed to them. The management has several novelties to offer between acts, including the Vivrescope, exhibiting a new series of view's at each perform ance. Mis3 Goodrich will be seen in her illusion dances. On Monday night ladies will be ad mitted free when, accompanied by a companion witn one paid ucset. Popular prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents, will prevail.- ji Neckwear. -:- 5 M. apr 1 tf . Church Notices. ChaDel Of the Good Rhenhor1 Slvrt. on Queen streete. There will h t.hn on Sunday at 11 a. m. and 6 p.m. The Seamen's Rot.hAl- Romiiar raurrtmv ad vices will be held to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Seamen and rlvermen are. RRnnciniiv invited. All welcome. r FIrSt BaDtlSt OhTirp.h. VrtlflrJ r,r Moflra anH Fifth streets, Dr. Calvin 8. Blackwell. raster: 11 A. M., "Death, the King of Terrors, un crowned by the Crucified One:" at 8 P. M.. "The Soul's Fliorht. frnm t.ho rifw r.T Tatmn. tion." ' i South Side BantlRt ffhurph Miraai Plffl, nA Wooster streets, Rev. F. H. Farrington, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7.80 p. m. Sun day School at 2.30 p. m. Weekly Prayer meet ing Wednesday night at 7.80. ' . j . ' Fifth Street M. E. Chnrnh. ftnnth; Pat .t tt Hall, pastor. Seryjces at 11 A. M. and 7.80 P. M." every Sunday. Sunday School at 8.80 P. M. Prayer meeting at 7.20 P. M. Wednesdays. Pub lic Invited to all these services. V First Presbyterian nhnrr-h Rnir : Port tt Hoge, D. D., pastor. Divine service at 11.00 A. M. and 8.00 P. M. The pastor will preach at both services as Dr. Chester is unable to be here. Sunday School at 3.30 P. M. Prayer meeting on Thursday at 8.00 P. M. Seats free. Immanuel Presbyterian Chnrchi ficv p a Morton, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at 41 a. m. and 7.80 p. m. Sunday School at 3.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor Society every r Wednesday nignt. sewing School Tuesday and Ratnrdav at 8.30 to 4.00 p.m. . i St. Andrew's Presbyterian rrhnrrth Fourth and Campbell streets. Rev. A. D. Mc "Clure, pastor. Sabbath services: i Preaching at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sabbath School at 3.30 P. M. Presbytery will meet In this church next Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock All are cordially invited to attend these ser vices. , Bladen Street Methodist E. Church.- southwest corner of Bladen and Fifth streets Rev. B. B. (juiureiu, r-astor. services lo-morrow at li o'clock a. m. and 7 SO p. m. Sunday School at 9.30 a m nT.Al.ln 11 .i-. - - ... . i . . in. ocn-ijr it i l v uitwbiiig vreuuoHuay evening at 7.30 o'clock. Strangers and visitors are cordially Invited to attend these services. Grace M. E. Church, corner of 'Grac and Fourth streets. Pastor, Rev. A. P. Tyer. Ser vices Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Epworth league prayer meeung eacn sunaay 7 p. m. Sunday School, J. H. Davis, sunt.. 3.80 n. m. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 8n. m: A 1 1 1 . ,, ... . . . . . . l wruitti weiuumo to au. v lsiLors to i the city especially invited. Seats free. DIED,. ' ... ji . . BRAY In this city, at hla residence ' 413 Campbell street, at 4 45 o'clock yesterday morning, mr. w . x. ciu x , agea To years. Funeral from residence this (Saturday) after noon at 3 o'clock; Interment at Bellevue 'Ceme tery. Friends and acquaintances invited. NEW ADVEKTISEMENTS. COPARTNERSHIP. Wilmington, N. C, March 31, 1899, I have this day admitted Mr. John VanB. Metts to an interest In my Insurance busi ness. Having been a clerk in my employ for a number of years, renders Mr. Metts a valu able acquisition in the furtherance of the business-like methods which have;won for this' r Agency a reputation for strict -attention to patron's interests ana prompt settlement ot losses. Style of firm, WALKER TAYLOR & METTS. WALKER TAYLOR. apr 1 2t "They fit the feet as nature intended." A Shoe With a T T HE "JENNESS MiLLEK" Hygienic J3hoes for women have a mission t They mark the ending of the "narrow-toe" shoe era ! They are as perfect-fitting as a glove and as comfortable as an old shoe ! They cure corns. bunions and are a boon to tender feet. With all hese they have other good points. They are, graceful and stylish. We control the "Jenness Miller" Shoes for this city. No other dealer has them or their equal. . : .i- Mission Price $3.50. MERCER & EVANS. 115 Princess street, apr 1st satnth j ! : . .r- i TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.: ,; -: $ One Year, by Mail, $5.00 . Six Months, " 2.60 Three Months, 1.25 5 $ Two Months, " 1.00 OOellrered to Subscribers In the X Oltr t 45 Cents per Month. Neckwear. OUR SPRING, OPENING THIS, SATURDAY MORNING. The handsomest line of Aacota, Puffs, 4 In Handa, Imperials and Clnb T Tlea ever shown In this city. COME ' IN AND LOOK THEM OVER. OUR Tailoring Department Is on a boom, ana every one who our line of Imported and Domestic Saltings and Tronserlnga pro nounce them far superior to any they J have ever seen. H. CURRAN, 107 Princess street, And Labor Savers for .house cleaning time, , laundry use and all sorts ot cleaning. We have In everything that Is needed In Brooms, Brushes, Soaps, Soap Powders, Soda, etc., of the best manufacture at the Lowest Prices. ; Our Ammonia will be found Indispensable for household use. . ' THE KING GROCERY CO.. B. F. KING, MANAGER, Fourth Street Bridge. 'Phone 887. rnamr PROVISIONS. Q" BRAND FLOUR Has an immense sale. Try It and increase your, business. The sale of Cigars Increases, and we still offer Cuban Blossoms, Renown, Topical Twist. If your trade languishes try brands and you will regain it. Dealers In any above -i -' . HOG PRODUCTS, Canned Meats, Lard, &c. fe 19 tf Nutt street. A. C. L. Crossing. New Stock. The Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will start a NEW SERIES, first payment to be made on Saturday, April 1st. ' j Those wishing to secure Stock in this NEW SERIES should apply at once to an ' officer or director of the Association. J. C. STEVENSON, President. H. C. McQUEEN, Vice President. C, C. BROWN, Secretary and Treasurer. L. 8. BELDEN, WM. GOODMAN, C. W. POLVOGT, J. H. HAKDIN, ma249t GEO. D. PARSLEY, T. O. BUNTING, N. M. McEACHEBN, O. M. FILL YAW, Directors. HEW TO THE LINE. - "Neighbor, did you try it?" "Yes I" "What was it ?" "Nothing but frozen Cus tard." "I told you so." "Are you going to try them again?" ! "No! No! No!" "I will place my orders in the future with the PALACE, BAKERY, where I can get Cream and NOT Custard maS4tf - Olce of tie Secretary and Treasurer of the Wilmington and Wei- ' don Rail Road Company. Wilmington, N. C., March 21st, 1829. The' Board of Directors of the Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Company have declared three and one-half per cent. Interest on the Certificates of Indebtedness of that Company, due and payable on and after April 1st, 1899, to all holders of record of this date. The transfer books will stand closed from March 21st to March 31st, 1899, inclusive. JAMES-. F. POST,JRm TRKASURER, mal9tf i W. & w. R. R. Co. OPERA HOUSE. 3 Nights cZShn&nt' April 3 EUNICE GOODRICH And Her Clever Company, Inclnding; THEODARA, THE GREAT CHILD ACTRESS. Illustrated Songs. Fire Dance. . A Perfect Picture Machine, THE VIVRESCOPE. Prices, 10j 20, 30 Cents. . . THE OPENING BILL WILL BE, "FANCHON, THE CRICKET." Usual privilege to Ladies Monday night, ma 81 St. AT THE Unlucky Corner. Riverton Table Peachea, Riverton Canned Apricot, Riverton Heavy Syrup Pears. All nice freih good. Plenty of Prune 5c a pound and upward. Another CUT that will please you in three days. . Watch this space. S. W. SANDERS. aprltf itousGltoiil Helps volis & Hieii. .C.i I-