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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. On Year, by Mail, $5,002 . in W' M!Shed In f Six Months, 8.80 Three Months, " 1.85 ; inner WHfflinton' 9 Two Months, 1.00 &Iellvred. to Subscribers In tfce VOL. LXVHI.-NO. 3. WILMINGTON, N. C, MONDAY, MAKCH 26, 1901. Y City at 45 Cents per Blbntn. WHOLE NO. 10,483 v - v ssr A-HE JMiOMNlNO u A PERa ' I ...i.t5B"' X I " '"l. n.rl of Korean hPhest of Russia. ..the benesiu ....i.j for m-Bir-pas 'killed by , ila. and scores jornado in ' Two lHsion near Wash Oil B81 arsons were in t fflSUJ r j . Japan and fatally- j ha on we China. Two piff . i.fonoA were made at esfOfUie . PWt of Im- til w Heavy I" m.ui Qa.. did rZle --More riot t Petersburg. Chinese tfritisa " ; Russia : Securing Slguaiurca w Whnnan . a" t v. trrtrtnc n the Oeica- - ..iith heavy loss. . u artv a l i w - Peace "r . ith the Boers are -St. Mary's Roniau Cath- 'Caarlaston, a. Xornaao anun. - Buena Li . mis" - houses were unroofed. Orleans; $130,000. fave A'U u.e ana ,..r.U crashed so badly DUu.- J ionoml if tiv-sy .L..na in Michigan recover, wrecked ;maDf persoas were injured. Y. marKtts: iloiiey oa call -..- - mi Tat oer cent. ; cu.iuu lands 8c; flour sold at a? UP! wheat 3?ot easy, iMO. rea tan-market stroug oa spots, U;oaU-spotdull, No. 2 30c; aj!; spirits turpentine steady. wEATHcr? t-PORT j DEP'IOF aKlJL'LTURE, , Weather iJuueau, fcjDGIOS, . U, iaarcu o. ; persiures: 8 A. M., 6d degrees; L 71 degrees; maxuuum, it de miaimuin, 63 degrees; mean, 7U i ! fcfall for the day, .09; rainfall iit of toe month to date, 3.U5 I0BICA3T FOB TO DAY. Usgiox, March 25 , tr North ii-Rain Tuesday";' alder Ja p portions; iresn to onsK UiTwinds becmifisr northwest- Wednesday fair trt Almanac March 26. 5. 57 A. M. 6 16 P. M. 12 ii. 19 M. 12 00 A M. 2 30 A M. Bets Length Wkte'ut SoutLport. Wiier Wi!minotn. leproduction of sugar ia in- Eicg rapidly in Georgia and it ia sweet augar too. e city of Washington is becom o'oby, and is planning a system p to cost ?4, 000, 000. fa latest intheTraat line is a 'W Witch Hazel Trust. pposestorub it ia tou8. on. Thomas Reed condenses Mr. plej's Cuban policy into one fSjiTe, descriptive word "hyp That about covers it. pEaid that Count Boni CasteU "the proprietor of 305 pairs of f3?8! and he isn't running a 4 hand pants' shop, either. saator Hason, of Chicago, hopes selected to the United States r6, Aan ideal representative "WinajCity, Billy fills the a is all wind. fikola Teala is now having con- telejtraph across the. At- sa(i tela confident that we it within six months. Wu says the Chinese r civilized hpfr. v the h.Wt Rm fV, & w Lninaman all hollow ' B. said tW tu t :l . Fjjv luc uioerai Arrs f ?at the Chicago Emnaitinr, yj?t building ever erected. feet long, 78? feet wide, , Sh, covered 30 J acres and apron u . Ui "oor space. Brya Put-aw" ue8 inat no 5 o T canSointo sL, 8oIhl3 Commoner. But DOt Sh0rt on ver i! ul aQd besid that .Ji; ""I give PMrii.: 01 vertising - uutnmg. e8 01 lava an Dfft J i, . ue "locks tW, . 'Hirty tnn V"1UW" out weign Ww 4t ia eatinted block to tVf -ed t0 8end 8uch equiv- UW0 horse power. LOCAL DOTS. Judge Fred Moore ia hold ing court at Fayetteville this week. The steam tug Buck ia on the river in place of the Wilmington while the latter ia being repaired. Graylord's annual Spring and Summer display of. Millinery will be gin to-day and continue through to morrow. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mr. Robert Glisson, of Pender county, and Miss Rena Peterson, of this city. Sneak thieves are said to be on their rounds and are making a speci alty of stealing lamps and other articles from physicians' offices. Col. Jno. D. Taylor, Clerk of the Superior Court, was busy yesterday sending out to magistrates notices of their recent appointments by the Leg islature. Prof. Gentry's Dog and Pony Sho will be here for a ode day's per formance at Hilton, Wednesday, April 3rd. The show comes here from Fayetteville. Messrs. Albert Solomon, Isa dore Bear, and George Honnett, Jr., compose the committee of arrange ments for the masquerade ball which will be given in Harmony Circle Hall to-night. The Standard Oil steamer Ma verick was in port on Saturday from Philadelphia and cleared Sunday for the return. Arrivals in port Sunday were the Russian . barquentine Saari aud American schooner Carrie A. Norton. In the municipal court yester day morning ten cases were tried. Five of the defendants were fined five dollars each, three were discharged and the remaining two were sent to jail for 10 days. The charges were for either .drunkenness or disorderly con duct. Mr. Dave Russell, Wilming ton's well known "boy 'tenor," left Sunday with the Una Clayton Com pany for specialty work. He appeart d with the show in this city on Saturday evening and Saturday matinee and made a decidedly favorable impres sion. Mr. James F. Post, treasurer of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, has an announcement in to-day's Star of the declaration fof 3 per cent, interest on the certificates of indebtedness of the W. & W. R R. Co., for the six months ending March 31st, the same due andpayable April 1st. B. F. Britton, assignee of E. T. Mason, claimant, ha3 begun in Justice Fowler's court an action to enforce a laborer's lien on the Masonic Temple for lh recovery of $oD.05 alleged to be due him by D. GeUz, J. R. Smith and others who wera engaged in building the Temple. The case will be heard MayTth. Positions Under Uncle Sam. Special Examiner L. W. Covell, of the civil service commission, held an examination in the U. S. court room yesterday. Five applicants took the examination for the position of rail, way mail clerk. In talking to a Star representative, Mr. Corell said there is a splendid chance in the government service just now for stenographers and typewriters, in fact, there is a big demand for them. He also said there would be a demand for stenographers, typewriters, book keepers and financial agents in the Philippine service, and an examina tion, will be held in this city on April 23d for applicants who would like to have a ' lucrative position with Uncle Sam in the far-away islands. Another Pitcher Signed. "Skeeter" Dent, a 'wizardical" pitcher, with all manner of curves, zig-zags, etc., etc., and formerly of the Baltimore team, has been signed by Manager Pescbau for the aggrega tion of pennant winners that Wil mington will put in the Virginia- Carolina League this season. "Skee ter," as the name implies, is an Al man, and Wilmington will not suffer when he's in the box or on bases. "Carolina Day" Exercises. "Carolina Day" exercises will be observed at Union School to-day at rfoon by the pupils of that popular institution. The pupils have been carefully trained by the competent corps of teachers and a thoroughly en joyable programme may be expected. Parents and friends or tnose partici pating are cordially invited. Here For Osteopathic Treatment Mr. T. M. Gilland, a prominent citizen of Kingatree, S. C, who has been suffering for some time with pa ralysis, arrived in the city yesterday for the osteopathic treatment at the Willard Infirmary on Princess street. He is accompanied to Wilmington by Mr. Thos. Wilson, also ot K.ingstree. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS A. C, L. Dividend notice. J. VanB. Metts Insurance. Opera House Peters' Comedy Co. Look Out Warsaw Crate Factory. Munroe & Kelly Easter's comingi Op. BUSINESS LOCALS G. W. Horsey Lettue quotations. H. Hauser Selling out below cost. Visit the Racket Store to day and see 100 pattern hats. Good many of them direct from Paris. t The Big Racket Store will have their opening Tuesday and Wednesday. Everybody welcome. t IMPEACHMENT COURT Two Speeches for the Defence Were Made at Yesterday's Session. STATE PRINTING COMMISSION 1 Members of Text Book Sub-Commission Appointed by Governor Aycock Defaulting Clerk W. H. Martin to Be Tried This Week. I Special Star Correspondence. Ralkigh, N. C, March 25. Major W. H. Martin, the defaulting institu tional clerk under ex-State Treasurer Worth, will be brought to trial during this week before Judge Henry R. Starbuck, in the Wake county Crim inal Court, which convened to-day for a two weeks' term. .Witnesses for the State have been summoned to appear before the grand jury on Wed nesday. Major Martin, it will be remem bered, has acknowledged taking funds of the State's prison amounting to $3,800, this being the amount of the shortage at the time that he was sum moned to the treasury and confront ed with the situation. Very little progress has been made as yet in the further investigation of the accounts, the legislative committee appointed for the purpose haying not yet be gun their work. Two other notable cases coming up during this term of the court are the trial of Samuel Mangum for killing Peter Griffin and Tom Johnson, col ored, for attempting to run a loco motive over Engineer Fred Borroughs while the latter was at work under the engine. The contest over the mayoralty of Raleigh in Democratic primary, April 2nd, promises to be a hard fought three cornered battle. The candidates are Hon. A. M. Powell (the present incumbent), Mr. Joseph E. Pogue and Mr. J. S. Wynne. Mr. Pogue has been prominently before the people for some years as secretary of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, the great success of the an nual State Fair here being largely due to his energetic and well directed ef forts. The election will be held under the new Forshee legalized primary law. Special Star Telegram. Raleigh, N. C, March 25. Two speeches were delivered in the Court of Impeachment to day, both for the defence. They were by Hon. F. H. Busbee and Hon. B. F. Long. Mr. Busbee's speech, was supplemental to his argument Saturday. He took oc casion to denounce as false the report sent out that he had attacked the House of Representatives and charged them with adopting articles of im peachment for partisan purposes ; said he did say and would repeat, that they had heard only one side of the subject and were subjected to strongly partisan speeches, so they were prob ably unconsciously biased against the judges; they would have been more than men not to have been. Mr. Busbee spoke to day for two hours, showing that the judges have com mitted no error in their decision of the 8hell fish Commission case, and if they bad, are not impeachable for an error; that they appear at the bar of the Senate and ask only justice. Inclosing, he said Justices Furches and Douglas had only done their sworn duty; if convicted theirs will be blood sacrifice to the idea that impeachment is necessary to establish the work of the Democraiic party dur ing the past four years. James H. Pou and Hon. C. B. Wat son are yet to speak for the prosecu tion and, ex-Governor Jarvia and F. I, Osborne for the defence. The State Printing Commission met to-day and awarded the contract to Edwards & Brougbion and Uzzell Bros., of Raleigh. Governor Aycock said to-night the contract would save the State at least $3,800 a year over the previous con tract The Governor appoints members of the Text Book sub Commission, which is to decide upon the list of books to be adopted in public schools as fol lows: Prof. J. Y. Joyner, GreenB boro; J. D. Hodges, Augusta; Hon. John C. Scarborough, Murfreesboro; Prof. C. C. Wright, Straw; J. B. Butler, Statesville; Rev. C. G. Var dell, Red 8prings; Prof. J. I. Foust, Goldsboro; Prof. W. L. Carmichael, Brevard; Prof. J. L. Kesler, Raleigh. The sub commission meets to morrow to consider bids and books, and will report back April 23rd to the commis sion as to the merits of the various books, and the contract will be award ed as soon thereafter as possible. N. C. TEACHERS' ASSEMBLY. Programme Will Embrace Addresses by Governor Aycock and Judge Clark. Wilmington people should be espe cially interested in securing the meet ntr of the Teacher's Assembly this year for Wrightsville. The various committees are at work to make the session as elaborate and as profitable as possible, and the programme, it is iriven out in educational circles, win embrace addresses by Governor Chas. B. Aycock and Judge Walter Clark. Dr. Marshall is expected to preach on Sunday. The programme committee consists of P. P. Claxton, chairman; W. T. Whitsett, Miss M. W. Halburton, B. F. Sledd, E. L. Middleton, G. A. Grimsley, P. V. Anderson, J. -A. Bivina and J. T. Alderman. 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 ynd regular delivery. DID HE accept rebates? Official Integrity of Superintendent of Streets Perry Attacked Investiga tion by Proper Committee. Charges reflecting upon the official integrity and the the official honesty of Superintendent of Streets J. A. Perry, will likely be investigated by the Streets and Wharves' Committee to night. The specific charge against Mr. Perry is that he accepted rebates on mules purchased by the city from Mr. F. T. Mills, the well-known horse dealer on Princess street. Mr. Mills, it is understood, will be the principal witness against him and he is expected to produce sensational testimony against the defendant in the investigation. It is charged upon one occasion that Mr. Perry asked and secured by persuasion a $10 rebate on a rile, which the superintendent rec ommended to the committee and used his influence to get the city to pur chase. On another occasion it is charged that he secured from Mr. Mills in practically the same way a seven dollar set of harness, presum ably for his personal use. Mr. Mills says that he had no desire to get Mr. Perry in trouble and pre fers' that the matter be not agitated ; that he finally became exasperated with Mr. Perry at a request from him for a rebate on some horse collars and desiring to not continue transactions of this character further, he allowed the news to escape. In the heat of the rtcent city primaries, the matter reached the ears of the Streets and Wharves Committee and hence the investigation. Accompanied by Alderman Taylor, acting chairman of the committee, Mr. Perry went to the place of business of Mr. Mills yesterday and denied the allegations as set forth in the charges. As a result of the denial a personal encounter was precipitated in which Mr. Perry says he received a blow across his side, inflicted by Mr. Mills. This feature of the controversy adds sensation to the affair and will likely result in a spirted investigation. CLYDE STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Two Splendid Vessels Now Being Con structed by the Cramps on the Dela ware The Service. The Clyde Steamship Company ia about to add to itA already large fleet of freight and passenger steamers two of the most efficient and desirable steamers ever built for the coastwise trade. These steamers are being constructed by the Cramps at their great shipyard on the Delaware, and the first of them, to be called the Apache, will be launched on Saturday, March 30th, at 10:45 A. M. She will be 310 feet long. 46 feet wide and 31 feet deep, with a speed of 15 knots and capacity for 3,000 tons of oargo. Her admirably arranged and handsomely decorated accommodations for over 200 passen gers will be entirely above the upper deck, thus insuring the best of light and ventilation at all times. She will be lighted throughout with electricity, and all her fittings and equipment will be up to the highest standard. The second ship, to be called the Arapahoe, will be a duplicate of the Apache in all respects, and will be launched a month later. Both these vessels, which combine capacity for freight and passengers with speed and lightness of draft to a degree never before attained in ships of their size, will as soon as finished, join their widely and favorably known sisters, the Comanche, Iroquois and Algonquin in the service between New York and Charleston, S C,. and Jack sonville, Fla. With the addition of the Apache and Arapahoe , the Ulyde Steamship Company will have 17 ocean steamers, besides a numerous fleet of river and inland craft. This company already serves with regular lines the ports of Boston, Providence. New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Richmond, Wilmington, Georgetown, S. C, Charleston, S. C, BrunswicV, Ga , and Jacksonville, Fla , operating also a regular line of mail steamers between New York, Turks Island and Santo Domingo, and it is rumored that further extensions are contemplated in the near future. THE SCHUTZ BKEW1NQ COMPANY. Work Will Be Resumed on the Plant Here. Mr. J. E. Hlnnant Manager. Arrangements have been perfected by Mr. A. M. Hoffstadt, general travelling agent of theSchlitz Brewing Company, who has been in the city for several days, by which work on the company's plant in Wilmington will be resumed at once. Aside from the cold storage plant being built on the old C. F. & Y. V, yards on Water Btreet, there will be an additional building 18x20 feet, the contract for which has been let to Mr. W. E. Glenn. The work will be Dushed at once and the real "Schlitz" will be flowing freely in Wilmington by the tenth of April. The Star learns upon good author - ity that Mr. J. E. Hinnant will be in charge of the company's businesshere, Messrs. W. H. Pyke & Co., the ori ginal managers, having decided to en gage in other, business. Mr. Hoffstadt, who. has been in the city for several days expects to leave today. The Lecture by Mrs. Stone. The lecture by Mrs. E . H. Stone in the Masonic Temple Thursday evening is for the benefit of St. Cecelia Guild, of St. James' church. Mrs. Stone is from the Baptist Female University at Raleigh, is a lady of unusual ability a flueutand entertaining talker and will be heard with great pleasure by Wilmington people. For Whooping Cough use OHENiS'SrS EX PECTORANT, t CONVENTION'S END. Elegant Banquet Last Night at Y. M. C. A. in Compliment to Distinguished Visitors. THE SERVICES ON SUNDAY. Christian Association Workers Held Most Interesting and Profitable Annual Meeting in Wilmington Many Delegates Left for Home. A befitting finale was given to the twenty-fifth annual State convention of North Carolina Young Men's Chris tian Associations, which has been in session here since Thursday evening, in a very elegant, banquet served in the building last evening by promi nent local association workers in com pliment to distinguished visitors upon the occasion of the annual conven tion, prominent among whom may be mentioned Prof. G. B. ; Hanna and M G. C. Huntington, ot Charlotte x State Secretary A. G. KnebeL of Ashe yille; Mr. 8, Wi McGill, of Chatta nooga; Mr. L. A; Coulter, for seven years State secretary of North Caro lina associations, and now holding a similar position in Virginia, and Mr. C. L. Gates, of Atlanta, field secre tary of the International Committee. The banquet was arranged so that the people of Wilmington and con vention attendants from a distance who have not returned home might have an opportunity of meeting these distinguished gentlemen in person and of conferring with them in relation to the prospects for association work in general. The event performed well the func tion for which it was designed, and a thoroughly- enjoyable season was spent by all those present. The banquet was served in the asso ciation parlors by the Woman's Auxiliary, and the ladies in charge are to be congratulated upon serving such an elegant feast. The tables were effectively decorated and were laden with the most delicious viands After the banquet Mr. W. L. Latta, president of the association, acting as master of ceremonies, thanked those present for their attendance upon the banquet and introduced the following visiting gentlemen,, who spoke most interestingly on the subjects given be low: Mr. C. L. Gates, "Association al Co operation ;" Mr. A. G. Knebel, "The Association as an Educational Force ;" Mr. 8. W. McGill, "The Social Side;" Mr. G. C. Huntington, "The Boys;" Prof. Geo. B. Hanna, "Business Re lations. The Services on Sunday. Nearly every church in Wilmington on Sunday enjoyed a' visit from and service conducted by one or more of the prominent young men connected with the Association, and in attend ance upon the convention. Perhaps the most interesting service of those held during the entire con vention was the "farewell" or union meeting at the First Baptist church Sunday night. The large church edi fice was filled to overflowing whh people, and the proceedings were greatly enjoyed. Mr. 8. Waters Mc Gill, State secretary for Tennessee, led the singing, and State Secretary A. G. Knebel, of North Carolina, presided over the meeting. r H. V. Scarborough, of Wake For est College, and D. B. Marks, of Eton College, spoke for two minutes each on the great good being accomplished by the Association and its elevating influence upon young men. State Secretary Coulter, of Virginia, spoke upon the work of railroad associations for five minutes, and was followed by Rubens Humphrey, general secre tary of the railroad association at Spencer, in a three minutes' talk upon the work for boys. Secretary Bridgman, of Columbia, 8. C, talked interestingly for three minutes on the physical work for boys, and the social features of Asso ciation work were discussed for three minutes by State Secretary McGill, of Tennessee. O. B. VanHorn, of Ashe ville, spoke of the educational work of the Associations and Mr. J. B. Mil ligan, of Chattanooga, spoke of the spiritual side of the work. O. L. Gates, of Atlanta, Field Secretary of the International Committee, spoke well and comprehensively in five minutes time of the relation of busi ness men to the Y. M. C. A. Railroad Secretary H. O. Williams, of New York, next made an earnest appeal for funds for his branch of the work in North Carolina. A large number of pledges for payment not later than February, 1902, were made. In response to an invitation of State Secretarv Knebel. a dozen or more young men next expressed in two sentences each, the good.they had de rived from the convention. Among the speakers at a little more length, by Invitation, were the Rev. J. M. Wells, Ph.D., pastor of the First Presby terian church, of this city, and Presi dent W. L. Latta, of the Wilmington Association. Mr. Walter C. Douglas, of Phila delphia, spoke in conclusion and very feelingly, after which Mr. Marks, of Elon College, read the report of the committee on credentials and Mr. J. K. Ross, of Charlotte, read the re port of the committee on resolutions, which embraced a vote of thanks to the people of Wilmington for their hospitality in general, and the Wo. man's Auxiliary of the local Y. M. C. A., in particular. Members of the In ternational Committee were thanked for their presence and officers of the convention for their efficient services. The newspapers and railroad com- also tendered thanks for their kindly offices in the matter of the convention. The reports were unanimously adopted and Prof. G. B. Hanna, of Charlotte, pronounced the benedic tion upon what proved to be, as as already stated, one of the very best meetings of the whole convention. At the Opera House Sunday after noon State Secretary , Coulter, of Vir ginia, made a forcible talk to men only upon the subject "Chains that Bind." Just before the address, Mrs. W. L. Latta rendered a very effect ive solo to piano accompaniment by Mr. M. L. Busey. The talk of Mr. Coulter was straight from the should er and resulted in a pledge by- many young men present to lead more con secrated lives in the future. At 5 o'clock in the-af ternoon, at the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Rubens Humphrey, of Spencer, addressed a mass meeting of boys The service was highly in teresting and of much profit . to his juvenile bearers. At the same hour at the First Presbyterian church, Mr. G. C. 'Huntington, of Charlotte, spoke to a large gathering of young ladies. A, majority of the delegates left on the various trains yesterday returning to their several homes. They all spoke favorably of Wilmington and its people, and the Star is sureWil mington people were glad to have had them as their guests during the convention. VERY SAD FUNERAL SERVICE. Remains of Miss Jennie D. Burbank Ten derly Laid to Rest Sunday Alter- noon Impressive Scene. One of the most largely attended and moBt impressive funeral services held in Wilmington in recent years was that of Miss Jennie Dickinson Burbank, oldest daughter of Dr. Thos. S. and Mrs. Mary Lippitt Burbank, which took place Sunday afternoon from St. James' Episcopal church, thence to Oakdale cemetery. The ser vices were impressively conducted by the rector, the Rev. F. H. T. Hors field, assisted by Rt. Rev. Bishop A. A. Watson and the edifice was crowd ed with the numerous young friends of the deceased and those of the fam ily. It was a very sad service and a gloom of sorrow overspread all. Especially was this noticeable with the younger members of the congre tion, many of whom had grown up with the deceased and were her asso ciates up to and including the hour of her death. At Oakdale the newly made grave was literally banked with beau tif ul floral offerings, fJbalth of the flo w ers having been tenderly laid upon the mound by the hundreds of friends assembled. The pall bearers were Willie Wit ters, E. A. Metts and Oscar Peck, honorary ; active, Edwin Moore, . W. C. Crow, J. M. McRee Hatch, Creth AngeJ, Swift Boatw right and Champ McD. Davis. THE PETERS'fOMEDY COMPANY Played to a Packed House Last Night. High Class Entertainment. A packed house, with hardly stand -ing room, greeted "The Phil and Net tie Peters' Comedy Company" at the Opera House last night. The per formance consisted of bright, sparkling comedy and well rendered songs. The audience laughed from start to finish. All of the fun was clean and wholesome and delivered with a vim and smartness .that was decidedly pleasing and attractive. The play was decidedly refreshing after the heavy work of last week's melodrama. The company will continue to pre sent comedy throughout the entire week, and judging from last night's success will no doubt continue to draw packed houses. To night the bill will be "Mug's Land ing," a laughable comedy, for the first time ever presented in Wilmington at popular prices. A Rsilroad Scheme. Yesterday afternoon's, Fayetteville Observer says that citizens in sections of Wayne and Sampson counties are much interested in a a proposed rail roadtline to be. built from Genoa, on the yhlmington and Weldon railroad near Goldsboro, to Roseboro on the A. & Y. railroad near Fayetteville in Sampson county. A company for the building of such a line was granted a charter at the recent session of the Legislature and townships through whic hthe proposed line passes were granted power to issue bonds toward securing the construction of the road. It is given out that work on the line will begin next Fall. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. The Star regrets to note the crit ical illness of Mrs. W. B. Cooper, at her home in this city. C. F. Ormisted, Esq., a prom inent New York attorney, is in the city on professional business. Friends of Mr. George H. Bellamv will regret to note that he is quite sick at his home in Brunswick county. The Star regrets to note that Mr. Will L. Miller, of the Acme Tea Chest Company, is suffering the con sequences of a bad sprain of the mus cles of one of his . legs, which was caused by a misstep yesterday while inspecting some logs at his company's wharf at Point Peter. Visit the Big Racket Store to-day and select your Easter hat Remem ber, all hats trimmed free. t Carolina Day at Union School, "Oaroliiia Day" will be observed at the Union School to-day with most apropriate exercises. The celebration will take the form of a spectacular performance. The nine congressional destricts in the State will be repre sented as will the Mountain, Central and Coast sections. The patrons and friends of the school are extended a cordial welcome to be present. The exercises will begin promptly at 12 o'clock. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Tornado Insurance. Also Fire, Life and Accident. Are yon prepared ? It not call on J. VAN B. METTS, S. A. L. Building, North Front Street. Bell 'Phone 168. mar 86 It LECTURE, By Mrs. E H. Btone, on the modern drama, Ko tUnd, at Masonic Temple on Thursday, March 28th, 8 30 o'clock, mission 85 cents. T:cfete on sale at.Yatee' Bool store and Temple Pharmacy. sututh raarziat ' flf&gite TO-NIGHT PETERS 0MEDY CO. in the very funny MUGS LANDING. Prices 10, 20 atd 30 cents. ' ONLY MATIN E SATURDAY. mar 86 It Office of the Secretary, ATL4NTIO COAST LINE RAIL 30AD COMPANY, WrXMiKGTON, N. C, March 25th, 1901. The Board ot Directors have declared three and one-half per cent. Interest on the certificates of Indebtedness of the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Company, for the six months ending March 31st, 170 , to all holders of record of this date. Interest due and payable on and after April 1st, 1901. The transfer books will stand closed from March 86th to April 1st, 1901, Inclusive. JAMES F. POST, Treasurer, mar 86 7t A. C. L. R. R. Co. At the Unlucky Corner and Brooklyn Branch. "WHOOPING 'EM DP." Overstocked on Raisins you can get the benefit of it. We get the advertisement. 3 Crown L L. Raisins 10c lb. GET THERE ELI. S. W. SfttlDERS. mar 17 tf Steel Nails. $1,091.06 in Nails $210.50 in Shot. $56.11 in W. P. Caps. $110.40 in Tomatoes. $41.60 in Salmon. $51.04 in Potted Ham. $160.00 in Table Peaches. $834.05 in Celluloid Starch. $56.03 in I very Starch. $109.50 in Evaporated Apple. W. B. COOPER, Wholesale Grocer, 308, 810, 313 Nutt street. Wilmington. N. O. mar 22 tf BANANAS, ORANGES, PEARS, GRAPES, Cocoa nuts and Fall Candy. 1) W. PLUMMER, Ir, Bell 'Phone 680. mar 16 tf This Deal Terminates March 30th. 1901. With every five boxes of Ark Soap purchased before the above date.' we will give free two five cent cases Gold UUSt, ail uenvereu ab juur awuuu. This enables the dealer to buy Ark Soap at a price less than wholesale cost The Soap is undoubtedly one of the cheapest on the market, and we will guarantee that it will not be offered cheaper this calendar year. Also, offer one hundred cars of Gro ceries cheap. D. L. GORE CO, WHOLESALE GROCERS, mar 34 tf Wilmington. N. C. White Spring and Rust Proof Oats. Seed Potatoes. ' Fertilizers, . Salt, Molasses. &c HALL & PEABSALL, (INCORPORATED.) WHOLESALE GROCERS, fob 8 tf Nutt and Mulberry NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. v EASTER'S COMING! Perhaps some friends, too? Is your boose ready ror expected (or unexpected) gnosis? J If some article ol FURNITURE mast be added this Is the best place to pur chase It. Our stock consists of meilum and low priced Parlor ana Bedroom Suites, Odd Chain, Couches, etc., produces by makers who have earned a high reputation for the quality of their goods. 11UHE0E & KELLY, W No. 17 South Front Kreet. . BeU Phone 3. maxSStf "DecidedlMhe Best" "CUBAN BLOSSOM" 5cent Is by far the best Cigar sold anywhere for the money without exception. Smokers down town can find them at following busi ness places: R. R. Bellamy, Druggist. J. D. Nutt, Druggist. W. H. Green & Co., Druggists. Gieschen Bros.' Saloon. Gieschen & Co., Saloon. Jurgen Haar, Grocer. W. A. Vollers, Grocer. J. W. H. Fuchs, Grocer. Capps & Company, Grocers. J. G. SkipperConfectionery. S. Karonchi, Confectionery. J. W. Duls, Grocer. H. F. Haar, Grocer. J. B. Huggins, Grocer. K W . Ortmann, Saloon. A. 8. Winstead, Confectioner. A great many more up town. Vollers & Hashagen, mar 34 tf DISTRIBUTORS. Of High Grade Soes. As it Is near the end of the season and we do not wish to carry them over. On Mond.y morning we wiu.piace on our counfrs a lot of high grade SHOES, which we will cloee Out at and below cost. These are not damaged stock but Strictly High Grade Goods, We have only a few pairs of each kind for Gentlemen and Ladies, Misses and Boys. CAM. EARLY TO SECURE TOUR SlZE wa have inat received bv Ball and Steamer new shipment of our famouB Duttenhoef er line of i-adies' and Misses' Shoes rand Ox fords. They are correct In style and quality. Ladies' and Gents' Umbrellas, Steel frame, 40c to $2.00. Ladles' Summer Vest, Oente' Summer Underwear. Boys' and Men's Suits from 50c to 15.00, worth from 75c to 910.00. Ladles' Cambric Under wear, Gents' Shirts, &c, &c. DEPARTMENT STORES, mar24tf 115 and 117 Princess street. One Car Load of. MATTRESSES just received. ; E. M. ANDREWS, The Furniture Dealer, 117 SOUTH FRONT STREET. Opposite Market House. mar 16 tf More Salt WE CAN SUPPLY TOUR NEEDS, 10,000 SACKS. SEED POTATOES of the BEST variety nd quality. Seed Oats, Seed Rye. Fertilizers of all makes and fradea. Inquiries and orflers solicited. The Worth Co. febaetf 10 Per Cent. Discount For Cash. Fine Goods mast go to make room for Summer needs. As the spot cash price is marked in plajn figures on all my goods you can figure the discount your -self. Iron Beds $3.25. Porch Rotas $1 IT. F. PARKER, Furniture and Furniture Novelties, ill Market street. Bell 'Phone 618. Inter-Btate 4S&. RENOVATE TOUR MATTRESS, repair your Chairs, upholster that old Lounge. mar 18 u Special Mm Sale UER k Ml CO. i4' - ;d 5W ----1