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17 robbed and bound her to
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fcrbill passed the Senate with an
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$250,000
channel
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between Wil-
UandFayetteville, N.C.
L) people reported killed in
foad collision near McKeesport.
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middhust uplands 93; flour
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VOL. LXVII.---NO. 135.
IN MUNICIPAL CODRT.
The Sunday Liquor Selling Cases
Drew Large Crowd of Wit
nesses and Spectators.
INTERESTING POINT -OF LAW
Called to Light by Herbert McClamny,
Esq , Counsel for One of Defeadaate.
Habeas Corpus Proceeding Pend
ing Settlement of Issue.
Perhaps the most largely attended
session of the municipal court held
under the present administration waa
that yesterday beginning at S o'clock
in the afternoon and lasting until after
6 o'clock in the evening.
The cases that came up during the
session were those of J. EL Hinnant,
proprietor of the Diamond Saloon on
Front street, charging the defendant
with the sale of liquor on Sunday, and
P. W. Young formerly proprietor of
olub rooms at corner Second street and
Purcell alley, charging him with the
sale of liquor without license and sell
ing intoxicating drinks on Sunday.
Interest was added to the hearing
from the common belief that the
Society for the Prevention of Vice,"
recently organized here, was at the
bottom of the prosecutions and from
the prominence of persons composing
the large array of witnesses, of which
there were about fifty in the three in
dictments
The cases came up before Mayor
Waddell at the regular hour in the
morning, but on account of their poa
sible length were postponed until the
afternoon. The first one called was
against J. B. Hinnant, who was de
fended in an able manner by Wm. J.
Bellamy, Esq., the prosecution having
been conducted in the absence at Ra
leigh of City Attorney Meares by
Robert Buark and Marsden Bellamy,
Esqs. Of the ten or fifteen witnesses
examined one or two gave testimony
that would admit of probable cause
and the defendant was bound over to
the March term of Criminal Court in
the sum of $100, which he gave and
was dismissed. The burden of testi
monv was that the detenuant con
ducted a restaurant in connection
with his bar room and that drinks
were served only with meals. There
were, however, as stated, one or two
departures from this line of evidence
and the defendant was accordingly
held for th hifrhnr cnnrL
cas against Toung were called, and
it was agreed, after hearing one or two
poins of law, to postpone the hearing
of the witnesses until this morning at
at 9 30 o'clock.
Decidedly a new nd interesting
question of law was raised by Herbert
afcClammy, Esq. in his argument
touching the case. It was contended
by Mr. McClammy that the warrant
was absolutely void, for the reason
that it was sworn out upon informa
tion and belief, and did not directly
charge the commission of an offence;
that there was no law in North Caro
lina giving a mayor or justice of the
peace the authority to issue such war
rant, and citing the case of the United
States vs. Tuneand in 30 Federal Be
porter, and other authorities, where
the constitution of the United States
had been construed upon this subject
He declared that the State Supreme
Court had not in any case decided the
point, but that the trend of de
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cations were lowaras me position
be had taken. Major Waddell said
that the point was entirely a new one to
him ; that he had never heard it raised,
and that he would give Mr. Mc
Clammy an opportunity to take the
case before Judge Hoke at Burgaw on
a writ of habeas corpus to be heard
next week; that the contention was
worthy of much consideration and if
correct, that it affected the entire
criminal law of the State.
Mr. McClammy laid particular stress
up n the point that the defendant bad
a right to be confronted by his lic
ensers and defend himself accordingly.
Counsel for the State argued that the
police officer who ma e the complaint
upon information and belief was the
complainant contemplated in the law,
but the matter was at length adjusted
as stated above.
The hearing of testimony in the
cases will be taken up at 9:30 o'clock
this morning.
Married Last Evening.
Mr. John W. Bowden and Miss Daisy
Kins; were married at 8 30 o'clock last
night, at the residence of the bride's
sister, Mrs. Lula Lane, corner of 8ixth
andWooster streets. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. W. S. Har
vey. A large number of friends were
present at the wedding.
Basket Ball at City Hall.
The Boys Brigade and Business
Men's basket ball teams will play a
match game in the City Hall to night.
The business men's team is in the lead
in the race for the Zoeller Cup, hav
ing won every game played so far.
The contest to-night will no doubt be
well worth seeing.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Clyde Line Sailing days.
D. O'Connor Land for sale.
' M. Mih burn To the public.
Bhi Savings Bank Don't forget
? . Sanders A hint to the wise.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
J. T. Brown Farm for sale.
Wanted Hustling business men.
Wanted Five connecting rooms.
Wanted Five or six room house.
J. B Cameron Fish, oysters, game.
Wil. Gas Light Co. For sale at cost.
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LOCAL DOTS.
The walls of the building for
the Schlltz Brewing Companyon Wa
ter street have reached a height of
about 15 feet.
Wilmington Lodge, No. 139,
I O, O. F., elected thirty-two new
members last night and will initiate
them next Thursday night.
Register of Deeds Biddle is
sued during the month of February
nineteen marriage licenses, eight to
white couples and eleven to colored
couples.,
Mr. John S. Harries, dealer in
fish, oysters, game and country pro -dace,
is handling quantities of game
and fish at his stand at the Front
street market.
Maj. D. O'Connor, the well
known real estate agent, advertises
for sale 150 acres of land fronting the
river three miles from Wilmington,
known the as Hart vineyard.
The German to be given in
Qermania Hail to-night compliment
ing to Lieut. W. P. Piatt, U. S. A.,
by a number of his young men
friends, will doubtless be( a very en
joyable affair.
The Fayetteville Observer says
that the work of rebuilding the steam
er E. A. Halves, which recently sank
at her wharf here and which was tow
ed to Fayetteville last week, is pro
gressing rapidly.
The next meeting of the Young
People's Organ Fund Society of Grace
M. E. Church will be held next Thurs
day night at which time it is hep id to
have secured all outstanding subscrip
tions so that the instrument may be
ordered at once.
An enjoyable sociable was giv
en at the parsonage of St. Paul's Luth
eran church yesterday from 3 to 10
o'clock P.M., for the benefit of the
improvement fund. Quite a large
number of friends called during the
progress of the entertainment and a
neat sum was received.
THE STATE JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Proposed Redisricting Gives New Han
over Twelve Weeks of Court.
The bill now before the Legislative
committee providing for a reappor
tionment of the State to provide for
sixteen judicial districts in lieu of the
Criminal Courts, which have been
abolished, comprises the Sixth, of the
counties named as follows, each one
being allowed a number of weeks of
court during the year, as indicated by
the figures opposite:
Sixth District Lenoir, 6; Duplin,
4; Sampson, 5; New Hanover, 18;
Greene, 4; Onslow, 3; Pender, 3.
Total, 37.
Other districts are as follows:
Seventh District Robeson, 10; Cum
berland, 10; Columbus, 5; Bladen, 4;
Brunswick, 3. Total, 32.
Eighth District Union, 10; Stan
ley, 5; Anson, 4; Richmond, 6; Moore,
6; Scotland, 4. Total 35.
The committee's report may or may
not be adopted by the House and Sen
ate, but the figures are interesting
nevertheless.
Mr. Sternberg Wont Come.
Lovers of good music in Wilming
ton will no doubt be much disappoint
ed to learn that Constantino Von
Sternberg, the noted pianist, who was
to have appeared in a recital at the
Opera House Saturday evening, has
cancelled his engagement on account
of a sprained ankle. Mr. S. A. Schloss
received the following telegram from
Philadelphia at 9 :40 o'clock last night:
'Mr. Sternberg met with accident
and sprained his ankle and cannot
leave. Must cancel engagement.
Jndge Poller's Condition.
Yesterday's Raleigh News and Ob
server says: "Judge Thomas u. f ul
ler, of the United States Court of Land
Claims, returned to the city yesterday
and has rooms at the Yar borough.
Judge Fuller's friends will be pleased
to learn that he has entirely recovered
from bis recent illness at Charlotte.
He has since then been tpsnding some
time with his sons in Durham."
Ia the Municipal Court.
Lillie Miller, colored, charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was tritd
by the Mayor yesterday morning and
bound over to the Criminal Court
under a $50 bond, which she waa un
able to give, and was committed.
King Bell, colored, was sent to the
county roads for thirty days for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
and resisting an officer.
The Condition of Cap t. Knight.
The Stab regrets to learn that there
is little, if any change for the better
in the condition of Capt. James
K night, whose critical illness was
noted yesterday. -Mr. Eugene Knight,
a son residing at Rooky Mount, has
arrived to be with his father,and other
members of the family have been
telegraphed of his serious illness.
To Succeed Mr. Symington.
Circulars have been issued by the
Atlantic Coast Line to the effect that
Mr. R E. Smith, assistant to the gen
eral manager, will to-day take charge
of the Motive Power department of
the company to succeed Mr. T. H.
Symington, resigned.
Mr. Frank Mclntire, after an
absence of several months, arrived
yesterday from Norfolk.
For Whooping Cough
use CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT.
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WILMINGTON, N. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1901.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Fayetteville Anti-Dispensary Bill
Passed the Senate After a
Long Discussion.
TO SELL OLD COURT HOUSE.
Bill Passed Both Houses Amended by
Morton So That Naval Reserves May
Have an Option on tbe Building
and Pay for It With Bonds.
Special Star Telegram.
Raleigh, N. 0., February 28. In
the Senate the bill to authorize the
commissioners of New Hanover to sell
the old court house, as passed by the
House, was amended by Morton so that
the Naval Reserves have an option on
tire old building, and pay for the same
with bonds. The bill passed as
amended.
There was another heated discussion
over the Fayetteville Anti Dispensary
bill, participated in principally by Mc
lntire, of Robeson, and London
against, and Ward and McNeill for
the bill. A vote resulted in a victory
for McNeill, and passage of the bill to
abolish the dispensary.
The bill to appropriate $13,000 a year
and $4,000 for improvements at the
Soldiers' Home, passed without a dis
senting vote. London made a great
speech in tribute to the old soldiers,
on the conclusion of which a party of
ladies came on the floor and presented
him with a magnificent bouquet in tbe
name of the Confederate Memorial As
sociation.
Other bills passed: To fix the sal
ary of State librarian at $1,000, and
allow $300 for an assistant; to incor
porate the Southport & Western Rail
road Company; for relief of taxpayers
of Harnett county; to establish a
State's prison parole commission.
Passed second reading : To establish
a dispensary at Wmton ; to amend the
charter of Scotland Neck ; to establish
the stock law in Wayne county.
Bills introduced : By Glenn, to reg
ulate employment of counsel for State
institutions. By Travis, to change the
time for holding the Spring term of
Halifax court.
Stubbs' bill to amend section 2, ar
ticle 9, of tbe Constitution, to allow
either race to levy a special school
tax for exclusive, use, was considered
at length and re referred to tbe Judi
ciary committee bp a vote of 65 to 37.
In the language of the introducer, "this
means the sleep of death."
Otlrer bills passed : To prevent fish
ing lor percn witn nets in parts or
New River, Onslow county; to incor
porate the Bank of Youngville.
Bills introduced: By McLean, to
appoint justices of the peace for Scot
land county. By Winston, to ascertain
those who pay poll tax. By She! ton.
to amend the charter of the East Caro
lina Railroad Co. By Daniels, of
Warren, to charter the Weldon Steam
boat Co. By Smith, to prevent in
debtedness of State institutions with
out legislative authority. By Dees, to
provide for the oyster industry in
North Carolina. By Shar nonhouse,
to prevent merchants deali g in trad
ing stamps
The Revenue Bill.
In accordance with the special order
the House resolved itself into commii
mitte of the whole at one 'clock to
consider the Revenue bill. Sections
one and two were adopted without
offer of an amendment. A motion to
amend section three and change the
school tax to 20 cento instead of 18 was
lost. The section was adopted.
Rountree offered an amendment to
section four by exempting undivided
profits of banks. It was voted down
and the section was adopted.
Then the committee of the whole
arose, progress was reported to tbe
House andhe sections passed on were
adopted.
. The principal business transacted in
the House in the afternoon was the
passage of local bills. Among them
were tf incorporate the Bank of Ben
son, tlarnett county ;to improve puon
roads of Charlotte township; to author
ize commissioners of Duplin to
sell the home for the aged and infirm
and other public grounds; to author
ize commissioners of Harnett to build
a bridge across the Cape Fear and is
sue bonds; to autnorize Scotland
county to issue bonds to pay its part
of the debt owed by Richmond county.
Tbe House adjourned to 9.30 to
morrow. The Pilotage Bill.
New Hanover's Representatives in
tbe Assembly and delegations here for
and against the pending Pilotage bill
held a conference this afternoon, and
so "nearly reached a compromise" un
derstanding that the delegations will
return home to morrow and if possible
draft the agreed upon compromise bill,
which will be substituted for the pres
ent bill. The compromise ia along the
line of the Georgia law, to allow a ship
to pav entrance fees to secure a license
for a year.
If the compromise fails at Wilming
ton, the delegation will return Monday
to fight it out before the committee.
Judicial Districts.
The Committee on Court Districts
had another lively session this after
noon, and finally agreed upon judicial
districts, which will be reported to the
Assembly to-morrow:
First District Currituck, Camden,
Pasquotank, Chowan, Perquimans,
Washington, Gates, Tyrrell, Dare,
Hyde, Bean fort.
Second Hertford, Bertie, North
ampton, Halifax, Warren.
Third Craven, Pamlico, Carteret,
Jones, Pitt, Green.
Fourth Vance, Wilson, Edgecombe,
Martin. Nash, Franklin.
Fifth Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson,
Pender, Onslow, New Hanover. .
Sixth Wavne. Johnston. Wake.
Harnett, Chatham.
Seventh Robeson, Cumberland,
Columbus, Bladen, Brunswick.
Eighth Union, Stanly, Anson,
Richmond, Moore, Scotland.
Ninth Guilford, Alamance, Orange,
Durham, Granville, Person, Caswell.
Tenth Yadkin, Davie, Rowan, Ire
dell, Davidson, Kandolph, Mont
gomery.
Eleventh Wilkes, Surry, Stokes,
Forsyth, Rockingham.
Twelfth Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lin
coln, Gaston, Mecklenburg.
Thirteenth Mitchell, Watauga,
Ashe, Alleghany, Caldwell, Alexan
der, Catawba.
Fourteenth Yancey, McDowell,
Burke, Rutherford, Polk, Henderson.
Fifteenth Madison, Buncombe,
Transylvania.
Sixteenth Cherokee, Graham, Clay,
Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood.
Democratic Caucus.
The joint Democratic caucus decided
late to night, by a vote of 59 to 48,
upon reapportionment, making ten
Congressional districts. The com
mittee report, heretofore published, is
adopted.
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SUIT AGAINST SEABOARD.
Interesting Case That Will Come Up at
Peader Superior Court Thursday.
Pender Superior Court will convene
at Burgaw Monday, Judge W. A.
Hoke presiding.
The most important case of the term
will come up Thursday. It is a suit
brought by Mr. A. E. McNeill, of
Burgaw, in which the plaintiff seeks
to recover of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway Company alleged damage to
the amount of $5,000 for a delay in
reaching the bedside of his son who
was critically ill at Rock Hill, S. C,
and to whom he had been summoned
by telegraph. It is stated in the com
plaint that upon reaching Monroe
over defendant's line a conductor
employed by the company misdirected
him to the proper train and that later he
was put off the cars between Monroe
and Charlotte and was unable to walk
back to Monroe in time to catch his
train to Bock Hill, via Chester, over
which route he bad purchased a ticket.
His son did not die but the amount is
claimed for mental anxiety at not
being able to reach Rocs Hill when the
absent member of his family was
momentarily expected to die.
R. G Grady, Esq, is counsel for the
plaintiff and Iredell Meares, Esq , for
the defendant.
ABOUT CITV REGISTRATION.
Election Will Be Held Under Old Charter
or New One Changed.
It was the concensus of opinion in
local political circles yesterday that
-if -the regular municipal election -is to
be held on March 28th, this year, it
will have to be held under the provis
ions of the old charter, which requires
appointment of registrars only 15 days
in ad vane j of the day of election, or
else the new charter will have to be
amended in that provision which re
quires the appointment of the regis
trars by the Board of Aldermen 30 days
previous to the election,
In the event of the holding of the
election under the old charter, which
appears probable, election officers can
not be named later than March 13th
and registration will begin ten days
prior to March 28th. A new registra
tion is required by both the old and
new charter.
LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining Uncalled For in the Wilming
ton Postofflce February 20, 1901.
WOMEN'S LIST.
Lillie Anderson. Bettie Bellamy,
Abbie Bennett, Annie Baker, Peggie
Brown, Bertie Crawford, E. Drew, 2
Marier Erwm. Gator Franks. Mary-
anna Gaza, Mary Garvey, Caroline
James, Nannie Johnson. A B Kemp,
Eddie L.awrence, Ueorge McKay, Jose
phine McFashin, Mary Monroe, 2
Jane Merit, Liza Miller, Say Marks,
Sasan Moore, Rose Parker, Lida Sbaw,
Nealey Shirley, Marie vereen. Eliza
beth Wooden, A Wright, M Wright.
HEN'S LIST.
J J Avent, C W Coleman, Kennel
Bros, M Bo wen, J Lee Clark, Peter
Flimining. A C Guam & Co. Onel
Lenior Gibbs. I J Harzen, Willie Gibbs,
Hennellert, G. M. Jensens, N P Jen-
nett, w . H. Johnson, J D Liles, M
Levy, Daniel McLain, Geo J Mc
Clammy. H. W. McKeithin, Jim
Morry, J no Thos Malburn, F McUuce
Wm Mclntosb, W E Morris, Cbas
Nixin, Daniel Nixin, Mr Price. H
Roberts, James Robinson, Supt Sew
ing Room. Jessie Smith, I B Shrier,
Jas Simmons, Louis H Smith, W F
Shaw I Ttnsley, J L Ferrell, C I
Tavlor, F Willingham, J H Wood,
M J Williams, V. A. Witchie. .
RETURNED FROM DEAD LETTER OFFICE.
I I Cannady. M J Dudley, James
Pridgen, B H Sharkley.
Persons calling for above letters will
nlnnafl sav advertised. If not called for
in fifteen days they will be sent to the
dead letter omce. to., u. darby,
Postmaster.
THE PILOTAOE MATTER AGAIN.
Editor Star We think it more
than probable that Mr. Parsley's wit
ness means well, but he evidently does
not know the extent of the pilotage
grounds at Savannah, but we are
happy in his effort to assist Mr. Pars
ley. Yes, there are forty-four pilots
at Cape Fear, all of whom hold full
branches under the law, in considera
tion of each having served nine years
apprenticeship. We admit that half
the number are all that are required
for the service, and that the other half
ought to be murdered or starved; but
as each one has equal right, we are at
a loss to know whom to decapitate.
We beg that Mr. Parsley will kindly
tell us.
Cape Fear Pilots' Association.
WAS SHE POISONED?
Peculiar Circumstances Sur
rounding Death of Colored
Woman in Brooklyn.
HER PARAMOUR ARRESTED.
It Is Charted That He Gave Her Roogh
on Rats from Which She Died The
Coroner Summoned and an
Autopsy Held.
Archie Cooper, colored, aged about
35 years and employed as a laborer
by the Cape Fear Lumber Company,
was arrested yesterday afternoon
about 2 o'clock and lodged at the po
lice station charged with the murder
of Minnie Aiken, a young negro wo
man with whom he lived in a house
occupied by a number of other colored
women on Third between Bladen and
Harneit streets.
Tbe specific charge against Cooper
is that be poisoned the woman with
rough on rats on account of his jeal
ousy of another negro named Richard
Lawrence, who is also employed at
intervals about the log-yards of the
Cape Fear Lumber Company, and the
arrest was by Policeman I. F. Hug
gins at the instance of Coroner W. F.
Stokes, who was called to the scene of
the death by Alex Davis, the colored
undertaker in "Brooklyn," who had
been summoned to prepare the body
for burial. Cooper is being held to
await the result of the coroner's in
quest which will be held this morning.
As soon as Coroner Stokes received
notice from the colored undertaker
yesterday, he visited the woman's
house and found many suspicious cir
cumstances, upon which he based his
order to have Cooper arrested by the
police officer. Upon gathering all the
evidence possible from a view of the
corpse, he gave orders for the sum
moning of about a dozen witnesses,
who will testify at the inquest to day.
Cooper is said to have made violent
threats toward the woman on account
of the attentions paid her by Lawrence,
and it was found that on Monday he
went to the drug store of Mr. B. C.
Moore and purchased one or more
packages of rough on rats, which were
charged fc him.
Toe body was taken to the City
Hospital last night and an autopsy
was performed by Drs. Stokes, W. D.
McMUlan and Asa Love, but no indi
cations of poison were looked for, but
the co ntents of the smmach were pre
pared for shipment to the State Chem
ist for analysis. It is not probable
that a verdict will be rendered by tbe
jury today until the result of the
analysis is received from the chemist.
The colored people in the section of
the city where the death occurred are
much exercised over it and appear
satisfied of Cooper's guilt. The Aiken
woman is about 23 years of age, is
a native of Whiteville, N. C, and had
been employed Tn Wilmington for
some time as a cook in several well
known families. She is also said to
have taught school for a while. She
died on Wednesday afternoon after
an illness since Sunday, which was
said to have been characterized by
rather extraordinary symptoms.
About three months ago a child of
hers was given to a colored family
living near to be raised.
A Star representative this morning
talked to Cooper in his cell at the
police station. He said that his arrest
was a persecution of him by the friends
of Lawrence. He was very much com
posed and said that he had had no quar
rel with the woman and had always
treated her well; that he was
frequently annoyed by Lawrence, but
did all he could for the woman while
she was sick. He admitted having
purchased the poison, but said that it
was at her solicitation to rid the house
of rats, and that be supposed she had
used it all up before her death. He
said that his home was in Norfolk,
but that he came to Wilmington about
ten or twelve years ago to work on
the Onslow railroad. He has been
here ever since.
The coroner's jury will meet at 10
o'clock this morning at the City Hos
pital. 1E SOUTHPORT RAILROAD.
Alms and Purposes of the Latest Project
Said to Be Practical.
Raleigh News and Observer
The Committee on Railroads, Sen
ator London, chairman, decided yes
terday to report favorably the bill to
incorporate the Southport & Western
Railroad Company. Mr. W. E. Worth,
of Wilmington, and Mr. Trigg, of Vir
ginia, spoeared before the committee
for the bill. The company proposes to
make Southport a great coaling sta
tion, and the plan is to run the road
from that place to the coal fields of
Virginia or Tennessee. The committee
amended the bill so that tbe proposed
route shall be from Southport to some
point on the Virginia or Tennessee
line, between tbe counties of Rock
ingham and Madison.
Favorable action was also taken on
the Atlantic & North Carolina Rail
way and Mining Company, to be built
from some point in Craven or adjacent
counties on the coast to the Norfolk &
Western railroad.
To City Subscribers.
City subscribers are earnestly re
quested to report promptly at the Stab
office every failure of the carriers to
deliver their papers. In all such cases
steps will be taken to Insure promp
and regular delivery.
Mrs. W. A. Ronrk and child
ren left yesterday afternoon to visit
Mrs. Rourk's sister, Mrs. R. L.
Bridger, of Bladenboro, N. C. She
waa accompanied by Miss Victoria
Stone, of Shallotte, who has been vis
iting in the city for several days.
WHOLE NO. 10,462
Don't
F-rrrrt
thatdpoIUM4with ua to-day. Marc I at,
w'llbear INTEREST from to-day at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum,
compounded quarterly.
A New SUSSBSSJA tA&Xv a"1 mt 0De
PeDosfT s solicited from all persoruT '
The People's Savings Bank,
nb tun mrvmrrtivAmr v.
WILMINGTON, N, C
H. C. ItttQCEKN, President.
marltf Ir. w.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Mr. J. F. Garrell returned last
night from a trip up the W. and W.
road.
Mr. J. S. Newman, of Gentry
Bro's Shows, arrived in the city yes
terday.
Miss Irene Bass, of Warsaw,
ia here on a visit to her sister. Mrs. B.
C.iMoore. t
Capt V. V. feicnardson, of
Whiteville, was here yesterday on
a business trip.
Miss Katie Walker, of War
saw, after a visit to friends in the city,
returned home last night.
Messrs. J. W. Carter, of Max-
ton, and N. A. Carter, of Raynham,
were here yesterday on business trips.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brown re
turned last evening from New York.
Mr. Brown has been visiting the
Northern markets.
Mr. Clem te. Humphreys, of
the roadway department of the A. C.
L., returned last night from a trip to
Washington, D. C.
Rev. J. W. Paxton left yester
day for Selma, Ala., where he will
serve as stated supply for the First
Presbyterian church of that city for
several months. Many friends here
regretted exceedingly to see him go
away.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE.
150 acres of Land f ront'ng tbe
river three miles from limine
ton, known as ' he Hart Vfnej ard,
will be sold. Terms reasonable.
addIv to
a
D. O'CONNOR.
Rent "Cstate Agent,
mar 1 8t Wilmington, N. o.
TO THE PUBLIC.
This 13 to Inform my friends and tbe public
that I am now managing stars 1 and a in Front
Street Market, previously conducted by J. H.
Hlbtze & C j. I solicit a continuance of the
patronage heretofore extended and Invite all to
visit my "stall s with a view to becoming regular
customers. Respectfully,
mar 1 St A H. HARSHBURN.
A hint to
The wise !
SPRINGFIELD HAMS.
SPRINGFIELD HAMS.
SPRINGFIELD HAMS.
YOU KNOW A GOOD THING.
ON SALE AT THE
Unlucky Corner.
S. W. SANDERS.
mar l tf
FLORIDA ORANGES.
Extra Sweet 40c dozen.
C Aifornia Navels 30 & 35c dozen.
EiKa Bananas 20c dozen.
Estla Malaga Grapes 20c pound.
California Pears 40c dozen.
All kind! of Candies and Nuts.
LOW PRICES.
J. W. PLUMMER, Jr.
'Phone 133. feb 27 tf
Beachers and
Excursionists.
Realizing that the time d-aweth near In
wh'eh I shall have to live off of "seacaers"
and " Excursionist, ' it becomes nectary
to reduce my stock in order to make room
for their needs, and as an inducement for
vou to help m to qp this, I will sell all my
finer grades of Qoc as at
10 per cent. Discount for Spot Cash.
Inasmuch as it Is my. rule to mark the
lowest rpot cash price in plain figures on
every art'ele in my s ore, you can see for
yourself that It Is not a c ra of mark op and
tak off tut a genuine offer made solely for
the purpose named.
N. P. PARKER,
Furniture and Furniture Novelties,
ill Market street.
Bell 'Phone 613.
febestf
Inter-State 431.
White Spring and
Rust Proof
Oats.
Seed Potatoes,
Fertilizers,
Salt,
Molasses, &c.
HALL & PEARSALL,
(INCORPORATED.)
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
febStf Nutt and Mulberry
HI
FRUITS ! FRUITS ! !
Just teiftl
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.!
X On. v u w-n
S5.00J
' Six Month.
8.60
Three Months. 1.26
Two Months, - 1.00
Delivered to Snbaerih. i. t.-Y
City at 45 Cents Mr montt. .
(Opposite tbe Postofflce.)
JNO. S. ARMSTRONG. Vice President.
Dick, Caanler.
IN S
From 15 Cts. Up.
f CaU on us befere going elsewhere
and you can be suited.
New Goods, Shoes &c,
arriving every week, and prices
are always at Rock Bottom.
MERCER & EVANS COMPANY.
Department Stores,
feb21tf
115 and 117 Princess street.
0861.
GOOD, BETTER. BEST.
When your business bas outgrown the limita
tions of a 2x4 office you'll need some new
OFFICE FURNITURE
Easier to work at a convenient desk, seated In
a comfortable chair, nur line of Roll Top
D?ks, H gh, Desks, Office .Stools, Revolting
Caatrs. cite., is Interesting from the standpoint
of quality and price.
OUR $11.00 DESK
is a marvel of utility and cheapness.
MUNROE & KELLY,
No. 17 South Front street.
Bell 'Phone lis. feb 28 tf
Yollers & Hashagen,
Grain Shippers and
General Provision Dealers.
Get our prices on
Grain,
Oats,
Hay,
In car lots or less.
Our facilities are un
surpassed and we guar
antee satisfaction.
We solicit your favors.
febStf
NOTICE.
FLOUR, all grades, barrels anil bass.
SUGAR and COFFEE.
CAKES, CRACKERS, CHEESE and
SARDINES.
CADDY, in Wets and boxes,
CANNED GOODS, SUCH as TOMA
TOES, PEACHES, CORN, OYSTERS.
SALMON, etc.
MULLETS and MULLET ROE. '
PEANUTS, Va., N. C. and Spanish.
TOBACCOS, Pins and SioMng.
For sale low by
Williams Bros.
feb 21 tt
LADIES. LISTER !
WHEN YOU WANT KISSES, OYSTER
PATTIES, MORENGS, . CHARLOTTE
RUSSE, OR ANY KIND OF FANCY
CAKES FOR BIRTHDAY OR CARD
PARTIES, CALL ON US AND SEE
WHAT WE HAVE.
WARREN'S STEAM BAKERY
CAFE,
eo 13 tf
22 Horth Front street.
Carolina Ice Co.
Under Reorganization.
A book of subscription to the Capital Stock of
the above named company will be opened at
tbe National Bank of Wilmington Tuesday
February 26th, 1901, at 10 o'clock A.M. and re
main open untu the full amount of the Capital
Stock has been subscribed, but not later than
Saturday, March 2nd, ln, at noon, when tt will
be closed. WM. E. WORTH
Chairman Reorganization Committee.
feb24tf
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the present
General Assembly of N. C. for the incorpora
ion of the Dolly Drainage Company,
febiossd .
Ladies
is and
m it i
Robbers
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