North Carolina Newspapers

Wnteed BoM-FMe, Emy-Dt V . . I T1. t CircaiauOB lxj imu . .. - o Of Any utaer uauy newi paper PnWWied la Wlimiaftoa. in TOT STATU. $ rite Haramg foxc. OUTLINES. Filipino insurgents and three troopi rf the Fourth U. S. cTlry had an eflment Tuesday ; two caTalrymen wirt wounded; tha insurgent were driven to the hills, with a loss of S5 yilej and wounded. United American Glue Co. organised with ej iXA capital. An1 alliance bete.n the S. A. L. and ti B. & Q. giilroad is probable in the near future. . Qen. Otis wants 8,600 horses sent hi;n to mount a brigade of cavalry. J British ship Carlisle Castle lost on of Australia; the crew Republican conven- ya of Kemucsy agauuHa W.H. Tijlor for Governor. An upris- ai is reported in the Southern pro duces of Peru. -John t Har n arrested for the murder of his mother in-law, Mrs. Wm. Hastings, in RjaJoIph county, Ga. i Sheriff's shot two white men who robbed the poeiotBce at Leesburg, Ga., and ihot Jim?"? Siogletary ; ona of the roV Krs was killed, the other seriously wounded. Got. MeLaurin, of Mississippi, will undoubtedly be elected United States Senator. Sew York markets: Money on ci!l steady at 34J per cent, the last ;n being at 4 per cent.; cot unsteady, middling uplands 6 316c; f vara little quieter and a shade in barer favor; wheat spot easy. No. 2 red 'c; corn spot easy. No. 2 'Ike; oats spot steady; rosin steady, spirits turpentine quiet it 4444Jc WEATHER REPORT. U. S. Dep't of Agriculture, i Weather Bureau, Wiljjixotos, N. C, July 13. ) Temperatures: 8 A. SL, 74 degrees, SP. M . TS decrees; maximum 90 de grees: minimum, 69 degrees; mean, 80 degrees. Riiofall for the day, .00; rainfall siace 1st of the month up to date, 2.65. Siijfe of water in the river at Fay etteville at S A. M., 5.0 feet. COTTON' REGION BULLETIN. Varaier and generally clear weather preraileJ daring the past 24 hours throughout the ca'.ton belt, with light jiiowers in the Galveston and Savan nah districts. Clear weather continues. FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. Washi.vgtox, July 13. For North Cipolina Showers and coaler Friday; probiSIy showers Saturday; variable :niis. , Port Almanac - July 14. San Riies 4.57 A. II. San Sets 7.15, P. M. Dij s L-ngth 14 HI 18 M. Hfh Water at Southport 12.00 A. M. High Water, Wilmington 3 30 A. JL Aa exchange expresses the opin ion that "To arm the friendly Fili pinos should be part of the cam paign on the Island of Luzon." And then let them shoot you in the back. Rasiell Sage recently contributed one dollar to improve the cemetery m whi. h his father and mother are bnried. It would appear from this that Russell doesn't take much stock in cemeteries. There are some things that the Sew Jersey deacon can .stand, but hea one of them went out a few days as:o and found a big snake milk in? one of his cows he got so mad that he killed it on the spot. With a frankness as remarkable it is laudable, Captain Watkins, f the atranded liner Paris, ad nitted in his report that the Branding wa3 caused by some nn cSotmable error on his part. Some of the Republicans are won dering why General Funston refused to 'remain in Luzon, but insisted on coming home with his regiment. He probably 8a all the fun hewant d and got tired of swimming. The New York Herald rises to ask ft the President has really at last decided to relieve himself and the country of Alger. As for relieving tonaelf, he may, but as for relieving the country, Alger has about a $20, W0.00O grip on that. A new rifle they have in Europe called the Mannlicher rifle. A accidentally discharged from one of them passed through the door of 1 rom io which a dance was going 00 ent through the body of a mu Kcin, killing him, and through the bodies of five more men all of hom were (iatlgerougly wounded. he name of that "weepon" should J changed from Mannlicher to nnkiller. The President has just approved the sentence of the court-mat tial the army. Capt. NeaU appro Pfjated 1.000 which he afterward h. Capt. Carter several ago appropriated 12,000,000 of ernment money. He was tried J art-martial, convicted and Ltaced.t0 dUmiM1 But te gtm oa his commission and "draws .7 J- Capt. NeaU didn't have 'Pull" that Carter had, or, per- P8. he didn't appropriate enough, VOL. LXIV.-NO. 97. LOCAL DOTS. Justice Bornemann tried one trivial case yesterday for disorderly conduct. He has sereraJcase. dock eted for inTeatigation to day. It was current on the streets yesterday that about a hundred of the colored people, who left on the Nor folk excursion Monday did not return but wsmained in that city. Contractor Thad. F. Tyler has begun work dence for Mr. Thomas H. Wright, on JUM aweet, oetweenF Market and Iock. It will cost not less than $2,000. "Capt,"CTareneT- Moffiff party of friends are contemplating a " uirougn uorn (Jake Inlet to Wrifhtsville IWh- handsome yawl, the Pleasure Seeker. HI UliCUl. Superintendent of TTmHIi Mc Millan u alreadr rin'no km. doing the scavenger work of the city, and most of them, he says, are from morougniy reliable parties, who if. uwjr rrooiTB tne contract will sublet wc worm. . . The regular Sabbath afternoon service at the Y. M. C. A. next Sun day will be conducted by Rev. B. M. Williams, the new pastor of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. "God's Greatest Gift to Man" will.be the subject of Mr. Williams remarks. Interested parties are asked not to forget that Manager IHL Pipkin, of the Norfolk, Baltimore and Wash ington excursion, will be at The Orton to day from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M., to give information legaMing rates, accommo dations, etc., to prospective patrons. Ralph Sholar, the little son of Mr. J. T. Sholar, on Fifth street, be tween Nan and Church, was very painfully but not seriously injured by being ran over by a horse near cor- ner Third and Castle streets Wednes day afternoon. He was doing very well yesterday. It is probable that there will be another meeting of the East Caro lina Truck and Fruit Growers' Asso ciation here next Thursday to discuss the matter of refrigeration. The board of directors of the association, as has beear announced, wijl meet in this city Wednesday. Hatch Brothers' excursion from Goldsboro and Wilson is expected to arrive this morning about 10 o'clock. It it probable that most of the excur sionists will go straight through to the beach, coming up this afternoon about 4 o'clock and remaining in the city until 7 o'clock this evening. The Board of Equalization con tinued its sessions at the Court House yesterday. The .attention of the pub lic is called to the fact that the board will take its final adjournment to morrow at 1 o'clock P. M., and all those who have complaints to "file should bring in the same before that time. District Attorney C. M. Ber nard, of Raleigh, is in the city to see into the matter of securinsr for the government a permanent site for the life saving station at the mouth of the river. The present site is only leased br the government. He is accom-. panied by Maj. E. H. Ruffner, of Charleston. Capt. Ed. Wilson Manning, county superintendent of education, yesterday held an examination of teachers for certifidtes of efficiency in the county public schools. The examination of white applicants was held in the superintendent s office at the court house, and that of colored pplicanta in the grand jury room, di rectly across the hallway. An interesting case is set for a hearing before Justice Jno. J. Fowler at 10 o'clock this morning. An East Wilmington resident is suinf the Inter state Telephone and Telegraph Cmpany for alleged damage to a ahade tree By cutting a way tnrougn the branches for wires of the com pany. The trial win do oy jury, uu both sides will be represented by com petent counsel. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Worth Co. German uu V Notice Mortgage foreclosure. L. W. Bates Horses and mules. Bcsnrcss iooals. N. Sidburr Residence sold. "Cooscieaxe Excuriloa." What is aptly termed by the Char lotte Obterver as the Seaboard Air Line's" Conscience Excursion" is scheduled to arrive at Wilmington next Wednesday afternoon, returning at 2. SO o'clock on Friday afternoon. The excursion Is for the beneEt of those who may hare conscientious scrupies against spending the Sabbath at the beaches, and win stars irom wwr. S. a, at 8.45 o'clock Wednesday morn ing. Visits will be made by the excur rionists to Carolina and WrighUvflle beaches and probably to Fort Caswell. Two Alarm f Fire. The fire department responded to two still alarms of fire yesterday the first at I o'clock P. M., in a one-story frame dwelling. No. -617 Dock street, owned by Mr. B. H. J. Ahrens and occupied by Mr. Jerry Gay lord; the second at 5.34 o'clock P. M., in a two story frame dwelling No. 820 North Fifth street, owned and occupied by Anna WaddeU, colored.. The damage in the first instance was about $10; in the second only about fifty cent. Persons wishing to locate in the truckregion of North Carolina should Jom.Jo?d with the East OcroUna Real -EUtate Agency. Borgaw, N. O. Read advertisement in the Stab. t 1HE VISITING A EDITORS. Spent a Busy Day in Conven tion Yesterday On Caro lina Beach. ADJOURNED AT 4 O'CLOCK. I To Meet at Hendersoaville la 1900 Libel Law and Antl-Trust ResolntioBs. ' Democratic Press Association Movement Reception. Yesterday's were the last sessions of the 1899 convention of tbe North Car olina Press Association, the conven tion having adjourned about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon to meet at Hen dersonville in 1900. The members of the Association will come up to the city from Carolina Beach on the early boat and visit in a body Wrightsville Beach where they go through invita tion of the Seacoast Railroad officials. A number of the editors will remain here some time, probably divid ing the time between the two beaches and the city.1 .Others will leave the, city on various outgoing trains to-day. Go where they may, they, one and all, leave with the peo ple of Wilmington and on Carolina Beach, with whom thy have come in contact none but the most pleasant re collections and a sincere hope that it may again ere long be their honor to entertain the association in annual convention. Yesterday's Sessions Of the association were of the highest importance, much of .the business transacted having a vital bearing upon the efficacy of the organization from a mutual benefit point of view and res olutions being adopted which when put into effect will certainly redound materially to the weal of the State. The morning session was called to order at 9 o'clock, President W. T. Dowd, of the Charlotte News pre siding. After the usual opening ceremon ies Mr. E. F. Lamb, of the Elizabeth City Economist, was in troduced and presented a letter of fraternal greeting from Mr. R. B. Creecy, (Father Creecy as he is called by members of the association), the venerable editor of the Economist. Expressions of regret at his inability to attend were also expressed in (the letter, which was ordered spread unon the minutes. Newspapers and Trasts. In the absence of Mr. Josephus Daniels, of the News and Observer, Mr. H. A. London, of the Pittsboro Record, as alternate, treated extempo raneously the subject "Newspapers and Trusts." Mr. London argued that the power of trusts was constantly increasing and unless checked would cause the most serious consequences. Insist ence was made that it is the duty of every patriotic editor to do all in bis power to aid in checking and suppress ing trusts. He explained that by the term trusts he referred not to corpora tions generally, but to combinations of corporations organized to stifle com petition. . In response to a request of the as sociation Mr. London prepared and in troduced the following resolution. which was unanimously adopted: Resolved. That the North Carolina Press Association hereby expresses its opposition to and condemnation of trusts and all combinations calculated to stifle competition in any lines or business, which so seriously threatens the prosperity and even the liberty of the people, and we as individual edi tors, pledge ourselves and our papers to uo our utmost ia cuwubk suu uj presaine them. Not Patronize Trusts. Mr. C. L. Abernethy, of the Beau fort Herald, introduced the follow- . .. . i i j mg resolution wmcn was aaopiea with hearty good will, to wit: Be it resolved. That the members of the North Carolina Press Association do not deal with nor purchase from any trusts or combines who deal in paper or printers supplies, n possioie to purchase the same from any con cerns who are not in a trust or com bine, and who wjll sell material as cheaply and of as good quality. Newspaper Profits. Mr. W. F. Marshall, of the Gas tonia Gazette, read a very nrofitable essay on the subject "Is the News paper Business Profitable in North Carolina, and if Not Why Not?" The essay was well received and elicited many compliments. Democratic Press Association. The most lively discussion of the session was that upon the suggestion made by President W. C. Dowd in his annual address that a Democratic Press Association be formed. "The Advisability of Party Press Associa tions'' was the subject as brought up for discussion. Among those who participated were J. B. Whitaker, of the Winston-Salem Sentinel; H. S. Blair, of the Lenoir Topic: W. C. Dowd. of the Charlotte News, and H. A. London, of the Pittsboro Record. It was finally decided that it was not a matter that could be acted upon bvthe North Carolina Press Associa tion and should be effected, if at all, entirely independent of the present general association. It. is well to state in this connection' that such in dependent action was taken during the intermission of the convention's session. The Local Department. Mr. J. J. Farrias, of the High Point Enterprise, and Mr. J. A. Koberson, of the Durham Sun, discussed the sub ject, "How may the local department be bestdeveiopeain pom w iuwr variety and completeness. Officers Elected. . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. President E. J. Which ard, of the Greenville Reflector. WILMINGTON, N. 0., First Vice President Dr. T. N. Ivey, of the North Carolina Chris tian Advocate, Raleigh. 8econd Vice President Benjamin Bell, of the Wilmington Messenger. Third Vice President H. S. Blair, of the Lenoir Topic. Secretary and Treasurer J. B. Sherrill, of the Concord Times. Historian W. F. Marshall, of the Gastonia Gazette. Orator E. J. Hale, of the iayette ville Observer. Poet J. A. Roberson, of the Dur ham Sun. Delegates to National Convention H. A. London, Pittsboro Record; J.B. Whitaker, Winston-8alem Sentinel; R.-M. Furman, Raleigh Post; J. B. Sherrill, the Concord Times; C. L. Abernathy, Beaufort Herald. The selection of a poet was the most difficult feature of the election of offi cers. There was a motion to continue W. W. Bays, Jr., of the Charlotte Church and State, he having been unavoidably detained from attending the convention this year, and reading a poem in compliance with his elec tion as poet at the last convention. It was found, "however, that the constitution forbade the re elec tion of associatioa officers A motion was also made to abolish the office of poet-and another to seleet a poet from outside the association membership, both of which were lost In discussing these motion Mr. W. F. Marshall, of the Gastonia Gazette, insisted that the association ought to be hospitable to poetry and if only once in six years a poet worthy of the name was found homage should be paid to his talent and genius. It was not until after considerable insistance and general discussion, during which the association was en livened by numerous flashes of wit and mirth-provoking repartee, that Mr. Roberson, of the Dur ham Sun, was unanimously elected. Mr. Roberson protested vigorously but his colleagues insisted that he must "evolve" the poem. During the discussion the prophesy was made that Mr. Roberson would provide one of (he very best poems with which the asso ciation has ever been favored during its career of 27 years. The secretary cast the vote of the as sociation for most of the officers and the election of all the others was unanimous. Seacoast Railroad Courtesy. The announcement was made after the election of officers was disposed of, that Mr. James H iChadbourn, Jr., as freight and passenger agent of the Wilmington Seacoast Railroad, ex tended a cordial invitation to the asso ciation to visit Wrightsville in a body taht (Thursday) afternoon and it was at first agreed to accept the invitation. Subsequently it was discovered that they could not go and return to the Beach in time to be in attendance upon the reception and dance by Sedgeley Hall Club last night and agreement was made that as many as possibly could do so, visit Wrightsville Beach, this morning instead. Members of the as sociation during the discussion of the matter gave expression to high appre ciation for the courtesy in the extend ing of which all the officers of the road joined heartily with Mr. Chadbourn. Libel Law Resolutions. The committee appointed to prepare .esolutions protesting against the treatment the Legislative Committee received at the hands of the Judiciary Committee and its sub-committee in the matter of the bill amending the libel laws of the State reported the following, which was unanimously adopted. Resolved. 1st That the N. C. Press Association endorse the proposed libel law as proposed by Mr. H. A. London, and presented to the Legislature of 1899, and we express our thanks to those members of the Committee ap pointed at the last meetine to look after this matter, for their -unselfish and untiring efforts to secure the en actment of the same into law. 2nd. That we are surprised and wounded at the treatment seemingly unjust negligent and discourteous towards the members of the Press of North Carolina, by the Judiciary Com mittee of the House of the Legislature of 1899, and especially the 'sub-committee of said committee, in failing to consider and report said proposed law to the House, after it nad been proper ly referred to them. The members of the press feel that they nave not been justly and courteously treated in this matter. 3rd. That the president select a committee to continue the efforts un til we secure the passage of a just libel law in this State. R. A. Deal. E.C. Hackney. J. J. Faeriss. The 1900 Session of the North Carolina Press Associa tion will be held in "Hendersonville. The invitation was from the Hender- sonville Board of Trade, was presented through Mr. M.L. Shipman, of the Hen dersonville flusfZerand was read by the secretary when the matter of the trip to Wrightsville had been dis posed of. There was some hesitancy about adopting any place for the meeting now as it has been the practice of the association to leave this matter entirely to the executive committee. However, the invitation was so very cordial and Mr. Shipman referred so temptingly to the mountain scenery and promised such thorough entertainment that the association voted unanimously to ac cept the invitation. Association Finances. Messrs. Archibald. Johnson, of the Thomas ville Charity and Children, and J. J. Stone, of the Greensboro Volunteer Fireman as a committee to examine!the books and accounts of the secretary and treasurer reported that the association has $464.85 to their credit, a portion of this amount being loaned out on interest They heartily commended the Secretary and Treas urer for his faithfulness and efficency. The association took a recess about 12:45 o'clock until 4 o'clock when it was expected that the final session I would be held on the steamer Wil FRIDAY, JULY U, 1899. mington en route to Wrightsville Beach, the association not having discovered then that such a trip would break into the arrangements of the entertainment committee for the Sedgeley Hall club reception and dance. " " The Closing Session. When the idea of a boat trip was abandoned after dinner the association assembled in the pavilion near the hotel and adopted, amid much en thusiasm, the following resolution of thanks, to-wit: Resolved, That the North Carolina Press Association, is keenly apprecia tive of the many courtesies extended it during this, the twenty-seventh an nual meeting, and would especially thank in this connection the Wilming ton Chamber of Commerce and its obliging President, Mr. Wm. E.Worth ; the Wilmington Merchants' Associa tion and its attentive representative, Mr. P. Heinsberger; Captain J. W. Harper, of the steamer Wilmington; Captain R. A. Jenkins1, proprietor of the Oceanic Hotel; the Sedgeley Hall and Hanover Seaside Clubs, of Carolina Beach ; our brethren of the Wilming ton press, both for individual courte sies and excellent reports of our ses sions; the Wilmington Street Car Co., the Seacoast Railroad Co , and the several railroad companies of the State. This was the last action, and formal adjournment was taken until the 190G convention in Hendersonville. Democratic Association. About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a large company of the Democratic editors met in Oceanic Hotel for the purpose of organizing the proposed Democratic Press Association of North Carolina. Mr. R. M. Furman, of the Raleigh Post, was made chairman, and Mr. R. F. Lamb, of the Elizabeth City Economist, secretary. Chairman Furman made a concise statement of the purpose of the meet ing and explained that it was not in tended that the Democratic Press As sociation should in any way interfere with the regular North Carolina Press Association, but was merely for the purpose of getting the Democratic editors together so that during politi cal campaigns there would be the greatest - possible concert of action along the line of party policy, Similar references to the purpose of the proposed association were made by J. B. Whitaker, of the Winston Salem Sentinel; C. L. Abernathy, of the Beaufort Herald, and H. A. Lon don, of the Pittsboro Record. The general sentiment of the editors present seemed to have been expressed by C. P. Sapp, of the News and Ob server, in the declaration that he would oppose the movement if it was intended to in any way hamper the individual editor and bind him to a policy which he did not personally ap prove. Oa motion of Mr. London, Chair man Furman appointedTa committee of five to draft a constitution and by laws for the -association. The same motion provided that when the con stitution and by-laws shall have been prepared, Chairman Furman will call a meeting of the Democratic editors, act upon them and effect permanent organization? The committee is as follows: H. A. London (chairman), C. P. Sapp, J. A. Thomas, J. P. Kerr, C. L. Abernathy, J. B. Whitaker and J. W. Fagan. A Brilliant Reception. Sedgeley Hall clubmen covered themselves with glory in the splendid success which attended the reception complimentary to the editors and ladies attending the convention. The only unfortunate feature about the event was that the Second Regiment Band was deterred from rendering the concert announced for 8.30 o'clock. This was owing to the serious illness of Mrs. S. A. Schloss, wife of the leader of the band. There was how ever excellent dance music by the Baltimore Italian Band and dancing was the principal feature of the even ing, ice cream and. otner reiresn ments were served and every atten dant pronounced the reception a com plete success despite the disappoint ment in not having the band concert. BASE BALL THIS AFTERNOON. Wilmington Will Meet Caswell On the Diamond dame Arranged With Wilson for Saturday Afternoon. This afternoon at-4 o'clock Wilming ton's "ball cranks" will have an op portunity of witnessing a lively game between the local team and the Fort Caswell nine. Manager Hatch, of the Wilmington team, received a telegram last night from Corporal Foster, saying that his "boys" are in fine trim and will be up on the steamer Wilmington in time to try conclusions with the city "tossers" at Hilton Park at the hour specified above. " The Caswell players already have gained for themselves a fine reputation with teams North and eve ry indication points to a "rattling good" game, Cars will be run to Hilton as usual and the same prices at the gate will prevail as on the occa sion of other games this season. Wilmington's nine will be picked from the following well known play ers: Morton, Sweeney, Jones B., Jones E , Schutte, MeLaurin, Sinclair, Hatch, Sellers, Watson, Turrentine, Davis, Genaust, Branson, Taylor, Alston. A telegram also received last night from Manager W. L Skinner, of Wil son, announces that his team will ar rive here over, the Coast Line at 9.40 o'clock to-morrow morning and will play Wilmington in the afternoon, re turning on the 7 o'clock evening train. Person, "the wizard twirler," who en joys a State reputation, will be in the box for Wilson during this game. Wat son ancfSweeney "the invinclbles,"will do the work for Wilmington. Star PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. Wm. W. Johnson, of Nor folk, is registered at The Orton. Mr. W. W. Miller, of Bocky Point, is registered at The Orton. Mr. N. Sidbury, of Scott's Hill, was making business calls here yesterday. Mr. T. H. Hales, of Elizabeth town, was a passenger on the Driver yesterday. Mr. C. H. Jenny, of Dillon, S. C, was among yesterday's arrivals in the city. Mr. R. D. Smith, of Jessups, Bladen county, was in the city yes terday on busmess. Mr. T. B. Stackhouse, a promi nent business man of Dillon, S. C, was in the city yesterday. Mr. W. J. Holly, of Natmore, was in the city calling on the whole sale merchants yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rehder leff yesterday to spend of couple of weeks at Blue Ridge Springs, Va. Alderman Hugh MacRae and family are at Lin ville in Western North Carolina for the Summer. Mr. E. Henning Smith, one of Charlotte's most popular society young men, arrived in the city yesterday to spend several days. Editor Roscower, of the Golds boro Headlight, was a Star visitor yesterday. He was on hs way to Caro lina Beach to join the "press gang." Mr. E. A. Hawes, senior mem ber of the firm of Hawes & Sellers, Atkinson, N. C and little sod Steph en, are in the city on a visit combined with pleasure and business. Mr. H. M. Ayer, editor of the Florence Times, passed through the city yesterday en route to Carolina Beach to "look in upon" the North Carolina editors in assembly there. Mr. Ed. H. Farriss, a very clever young man who has been con nected with the Palace Bakery for some time, has resigned his position there to travel for Mr. J Allen Taylor. -Miss Lizzie Weimar, of Wei mar, S. C, has been elected as assis tant teacher to Professor E. O. Counts, in the faculty of St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial Academy, for the coming Fall term of this high class educa tional institution. Miss Annie Henkel, of Virginia,Prof. Counts' accomplished assistant during the past term, has re signed. VERY ENJOYABLE SAILING PARTY. Given by Mr. Jack Bellamy Complimen tary to Miss Oates and Miss Clark. A very pleasant sailing party aboard the sharpie Annie Otto was given by Mr. "Jack" Bellamy at Wrightsville yesterday, complimentary to Miss May Oates, of Charlotte, and Miss Nan nie Clark, of Tarboro. The sail was one of the most pleas ant given at the beach during the season and was thoroughly enjoyed. The party was made up of the fol lowing visiting and , Wilmington young people : Miss Lizzie Cotton and Miss Sue Clark, of Tarboro; Miss Youne, of Charlotte jUiss Eliza Bel lamy, Miss Mabel Powers, of Wil mington; Messrs. Cam Buxton and Hugh Brown, of Winston; Mr. Henry Johnson, of Tarboro; Messrs. Geo. L. Peschau, Walter Williams, T. C. De Rosset and Marsden Bellamy, Jr., of Wilmington. The party sailed to the Hanby Cot tage on Wrightsville and took aboard a party of young ladies marooning there, among them being Miss Lola Martin, Miss Delia Clark, Miss Bettie DeRosset, Miss Qctavia Boatwright, Miss Lizzie Cotchett, Miss Nessie Cotchett Miss Emma West, Miss Fair Payne and Miss Bessie Payne. PIRE AT WADESB0R0, N. C. Depots, Three Freight Cars and Dwelling Destroyed Early Yesterday Morning. r Superintendent of Streets J. A. Perry, who returned on the 12.05 P. M. Seaboard Air Line train yesterday, from Charlotte, where he has been to attend the Road-builders" Institute, now in session there, told a Stab re porter of a destructive fire at Wades boro early yesterday morning. He said that as the Charlotte train passed that town about 7 o'clock yes terday morning, the S. A. L.'s. freight depot on the northern side of the track, the passenger depot, almost - directly opposite, and three freight cars on the siding, were burning. A one-story dwelling house, in close proximity to the buildings above named, was also burned, Mr. Perry said. He was unable to learn the origin of the fire or the extent of the damage. The fire, he said, had been in progress for more than an hour when the train arrived and a delay of equally as long a time was occasioned in the train's passing over thetracx, which had become heated by flames. the Distinguished Guest. Bishop Leo Haid, of the Roman Catholic Church inr North Carolina and Abbot of the Benedictine Mon astery, at Belmont, N. C, arrived here yesterday and was the guest of Rev. Father Dennen at The Orton un til the afternoon, when he was taken bv Father Dennen to his handsome cottage on Wrightsville Beach, where he will remain for some time. Excursion. Remember Pipkin's Excursion to Washington City, Norfolk or Balti more gives you two days in Washing ton Citv or Baltimore. Remember day and date, Tuesday July25, 1899. Train leaves over W. & W. R. R. Wilmington, N. C, at 8 o'clock sharp. You can get your tickets and state room any time by writing the manager.- v R. E. Pipkin, t Manager, uoidsboro, JN. U. WHOLE NO. 9,955 OFF FOR MOREHEAD CITY. The Wilmington Light Infantry, About Forty Strong, Will Leave by Way of Newbern To-morrow. Preparations are going on rapidly for the Wilmington Light Infantry to go into camp at MoreheacTCity to-morrow night Employers of the members of the campany were a little indifferent about granting their employes leaves of ab sence at first but Capt. White yester day expressed himself as being much more encouraged at the prospects for carrying a sufficient quota to save the company, from a possibility of dis bandment by the authorities. It is now thought, he said, that as many as forty members of the camp will be enabled to go. , Corporal O. A. Wiggins, Jr., and privates H. G. Smallbones, Jr., and Oscar Peck, with, two servants, left on the Newbern train yesterday afternoon to "blaze the way" for the company, according to Order No. 5, received by Capt. White several days ago. Quar termaster Sergeant J. S. Hooper, with provisions and cooks, will leave to day to get the commissary department in healthy shape by the time the boys arrive there. Captain and Adjutant Bradley J. Wootten, of the regiment, with one servant, will also leave to day. The company itself will leave to morrow on the 2.25 P. M. Newbern train and will go into camp to-morrow night. It is now more than probable that Col. W. A. Johnson, of the Second Regiment fill also go to Morehead on the same tram with the infantry Sat urday. - . ' S0UTHSIDE BAPTIST MEETING. Revival Services by Rev. Mr, Hoge Will Close With To-night's Sermon. Interest in the series of revival ser vices being conducted at Southside Baptist Church by Rev. B. Lacy Hogep and Mrs. Hoge, of Concord, continues unabated and the meetings yesterday afternoon and last night were well attended, all the available room in the building being occupied. Rev. Mr. Hoge preached last night from the theme, "Who Shall be Saved," and his discourse was a very effective one from beginning to end. At the conclusion of the sermon seven persons made a profession of faith and three signified their intention of join ing the Southside Church. The series of sermons by Mr. Hoge will be concluded with to-night's ser vices and he and Mrs. Hoge will re turn to their home, leaving behind them many friends in Wilmington, who will rejoice to have them here again.! During the progress of the meeting ninety-three professions in all have been made and to-night twenty-one applicants for church membership will be baptized by Rev. Mr. Hoge and pas tor Farrington. - Mr. Hoge's theme to-night will be "Baptism and Communion," and the public is cordially invited to hear his last message to the Southside congre gation. THE MUNICIPAL COURT YESTERDAY. Several Cases of Passing Interest Tried by Mayor WaddeU. , Henry Reynolds, the negro arrested Wednesday afternoon for" the larceny of a balance pea from a pair of plat form scales in the store of Mr. A. D. Weasel!, was arraigned in the mu nicipal court yesterday and committed to jail in default of $50 justified bond for his appearance at the ( next term of New Hanover Circuit Criminal Court Price Alexander, colored, for en gaging with his wife in a domestic row, was fined $5 and required to pay the costs, in default of which he was sent below to serve a term of ten days. William Smith was fined $5 for being drunk and down. Rosa King and Mamie Garfield, col ored occupants of a house in "Para dise Alley," were arraigned for dis orderly conduct, and upon affidavit of removal Mayor Waddell sent the case to Justice Harriss Northrop, who at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon com mitted them in default of the payment of fines to a term of twenty days in the county jail. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS 14 n R Q rr C I have on band twenty Horses nunOLO, and Males, and among- them If III rC some of the best I have ever MULEIO, shipped to this city, and In UflROPC order to clean up for the 8am nunOCOi mer, I will sell for CASH any animal on hand AT FIRST COST. All stock guaranteed as represented. ; L. W. BATES, jv 14 tf 118 WATER STREET. GERM AIM I A. PORTLAND CEMENT, HOFFMAN BOSINDALE CEMENT, ANCHOR LINE. ' , STANDARD BAGGING, STANDARD TIES. Virginia Water Ground Meal. BE8T GBOCEBIES, BEST PBICES, " BEST TEBMS. THE WORTH CO. JyMtt I TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.: k One Yew, by Mil, $6.00 i X Six Months, ". 2.50 Three Months, " 1.25 V Two Konths, " 1.00 Delivered to Subscribers In iixei City at 45 Cents per month. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS V Look in our Window. A NICE PRESENT For You! SAME PLACE. 63H steps east from corner Front and Princeaa streets. MERCER & EVANS. Jy9tX I 111 That Integrity is a Business Asset "Q" brand of Flour, Stock's Best brand of Flour Are honest In every dost. They are a quick aseet In the hands ot every Retailer, because they are ready sellers and sure to make increased business to the handler. If your trade had been complaining or dull, try above brands. We guarantee and stand for them. No trouble to mall samples. V0LLERS & HASHAGEN, SOUTHERN AGENTS. Dealers also in Provisions, T Lard and ail Hog Products. jy2tf STATEMENT OF Atlantic National Bank, WILMINGTON. N. O. ; At the Close of Business June 36th, 1899, Con densed from Report to Comptroller. RESOURCES. Loans ....I 781,848.18 Overdrafts.... 10.76 U.S. Bonds (at par) 95,600.00 Banking House and Fixtures 10,000.00 Due from app'd res'veagt'sl 57,646.63 Due from otner banks 100,086.44 Cash on hand 88,617.73 265,248 70 Total 11,092,207.63 LIABILITIES. Capital..... $ 125,000.00 Surplus and undivided profits 92,587.66 Circulation 41,040.00 Deposits U. S. Treas f 50,000.00 Deposits from Banks 119,111.04 Deposits from Individuals 664,468.98 833,579.97 Total .....Jl.092,207.63 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT. June so, '97. June 30, '98. June 80, '99 Total deposits.... (520,090 (550,000 $833,000 Surplus and net profit 66,690 78,690 92,587 Dividends Paid 6 Per Cent. Per Annum. Last Instalment of Capital Paid in October, 1892. jy4tf VIRGINIA MEAL. 1200 BUSHELS VA. MEAL x 1000 BUSHELS CITY MEAL. 1500 .BUSH ELS CORN. 100 BOXES BABBITT'S LYE. 90 BOXES M. LYE. 86 BOXES STAR LYE. 75 BOXES T0MS0N LYE. 15 BOXES M. LYE. 28 BOXES BALL POTASH. 90 BOXES BORAX SOAP. 25 BOXES BOSS SOAP. 40 BOXES 3c SOAP. 80 BOXES OLD VA. CHEROOTS. W. B. COOPER, Wholesale Grocer, Wilmington. N. O. jylStf ASK YOUR DEALER FOR HOME BEER. Pare and Mild. Ask for Wiener Export and take no other. Best in town. Home Brewing Co., RICHMOND, VA. Wilmington Branch, DAVID CONNELL, ! Manager. 114 North Water street jy9tf Carolina Beach and Southport Schedule. ON AND AFTER JUNE 6TH, BOAT LEAVES FOR CAROLINA BEACH, 6 and 915 A. M., 3. 5.15 and 7.30 P. M. Train leaves Beacn, 7 A. M.: 1, 8.45, a and 8.30 P. M. ' No 7 30 P. M. boat from Wilmington and no 8.30 P. M. boat from Beach on Mondays Fare to pier and return on 5 15 and 7.30 P. M. boats, 15c. ' Leaves Sunday, 10 A. M , 2.80 P. M. and 7.80 P. M. Leaves Beach, 12.80, 6 and 8.30 P. M. FOR SOUTHPORT, boat leaves 9.15 and 10.15 A. M., and 8 P. M. Leaves Southport, 6.80 A. M., 18 M., 8.80 P. M. Freight for Southport received only on 9.15 boat. J. W. HARPER, Jeetf manager. BATHING CAPS. Fresh Stock. JAS. D. NUTT, Druggist and Pharmaceutical Chemist. Je20tf " Wilmington, N. C FOR RENT. FROK OCTOBER FIRST, Resl- JJjj V dence No. 819 South Third street. LAI1 modern conveniences. Apply to CHAS. E. BORDEN. Jy9lw suwefr "TWIT p jjMercerA Evas Hones Inn nirvtxn M ftpo JI1M' I