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f Qaaraateed Bona-Flde, Erery-Day J f Circulation Larger Tkaa That rwa a rui r ri t TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.: a m aij uuicr uany news n l II .f. . a i ; 0 Ta,r, by Mail, . f 6.00 paper rwHUBca is . Wilmiigtoa. ' Slat Months, 8.S0 I Thre Moaths, - 1.25 Two Months, " 1.00 IN THE STATE. T Dcllvre4 to Subscribers In tin VOL LXIX.-NO. 14. WILMINGTON, N. C, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9. 1901. WHOLE NO. 10,650 Morn OUTLINES. Two of the wounded in the factional fight near Big Springs, Va., Sunday, hare died; more fighting .between the Morgans and Ghadwells ia expected. Fire in an immense lumber yard at Arkansas City; loss $500,000. Annual convention of the W. O. T. U. meets at Fort Worth, Tex.,Nov. 16. Three persons drowned in the Missouri river, near Murfreesboro, Ark. Heaviest rainfall ever ex perienced in Galveston, Texas. The War Department has ordered ten more companies of coast artillery to be organized. More than 200 delegates are in attendance at the rivers and harbors convention at Bal timore. Engineer killed and brakeman fatally injured in an aeci I dent on the L. and N. road near Mid dleboro, Ky. Mr. Hatkill, Amer ican missionary, is negotiating with brigands in Bulgaria for reduction of the amount of ransom demanded for Miss Stone. Frank Hemengway shot and killed by a woman known as Clara Stewart in Savannah, Qa. In a street duel &t Houston, Texas, one man was killed and the other mor tally wounded. Savannah will have a new steamship line to New York. New York markets: Money on call steady at S4 percent, prime mercan tile paper 45J per cent; cotton quiet middling uplands 8c flour fairly active and very steady ; wheat spot firm. No, 2 red 76Jc; corn spot steady, No. 2 61 Jc; oats spot steady. No. 2 SSfc; rosin firm, spirits turpentine dull. WEATHER REPORT. u. s. dkp't or aorioulturb, i Weather Bureau, WlLMIHQTON, N. C, Oct 8. ) 'Temperatures: 8 A. M., 54 degrees; i P. M., 65 degrees; maximum, 74 de grees; minimum, 48 degrees; mean, 61 degrees. Rainfall for the day, 00; rainfall si ace 1st of the month to date, .25 inch. Stage of water in the Gape Fear river at Fayetteville at 8 A, M., 5.9 feet WEATHER CONDITIOK8. The weather is fair in the eastern and cloudy in the western districts, with rains in Texas, Arkansas, Okla homa and southern Louisiana. The temperature had fallen in Oklahoma, elsewhere it has remained nearly sta tionary. FORECAST FOR TO DAY. Washington, Oct 8. For North Carolina: Increasing cloudiness and probably rain; Wednesday, warmer; Tfiursday rain ; fresh northeast to east winds. Port Almanac- -October 9. Su n Rises 6.02 A.M. Sun Sets 5.S4P. M. Day's Length 11 H. 32 M. High Water at Southport. - 5.07 P. M. High Water Wilmington. 7.85 P. M. Troubles crowd upon Boston. In addition to the short bean crop, there is a threatened shortage in the codfish ball crop. At the last General Army reun ion A. Heed, of Decatur, Ind., aged 103, marched with the boys in the parade. He is still able bodied enough to draw his pension. It may be surprising to learn that Dallas, Texas, is the greatest har ness and saddle manufacturing city in the United States, and that practically means in the world. It is said that the Russian farm ers in Siberia, who are large pur chasers of American agricultural machinery are, with the machinery, adopting American methods of farming. It is reported that old man Kru- ger'a mind is failing and that the only thing which prevents a collapse ia his intense hatred of England. He, too, has paid his portion of the "humanity staggering" price. The Manila hemp scandal, now under investigation in Washington has already generated some warmth. Saturday Maj. Hawkes called Col. Heistand,who was giving testimony, a liar without a big L. Chili stick to a barometer their an cestors used to go by, the cast-off shell of a crab. But that can't hold a candle to a hank of tobacco leaves, which some of the natives in the tobaoco section "of central North Carolina bank on. C hicago papers say we may look for a big advance in the price of meats, attributed to the scarcity of cattle and hogs, re sulting from the scarcity of corn, etc. The meat bosses are never short on reasons when they want to get long on prices. Electric motive power is soon to be tried on one of the short divis ions Of thfl Oroftt. TCnrfVio-m Cai'lvM f it gives satisfaction there it will n Hiiiiiiuvi i i. iiu .srnmA nraram f)ne of the reasons for this is that there are so many tunnels on the road, some of them long ones, that Blectricity will be preferable to steam for there will be.no annoying smoke PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. P. A. Mitchell, of JBaleigh, is at The Orton. ? Mr. Starke Bachelor, of Ea- leigh, ia at The Orton. Mr. J. T. John, Jr., of John's Station, is in the city. , . Mr. E. B. Terry, of Hamlet, Is, a visitor tp the city. Mr. u. m. Williams returned last night from the North. Mr. T. J. Hennessy, of Charles ton, S. C, ia at The Orton. Mr. W. E. Thigpen, of Chad- bourn, was here yesterday. Mrs. V. Woodcock left last night for Mt Olive to spend several days. - Mr. William Moncure, a prom inent railroad man, of Raleigh, ia at The Orton. Mr. A. Shoaf, of Jacksonville, N. C, was an arrival at The Orton yesterday. Mr. A. J. Todd, of Mt. Tabor, has taken a position as operator in the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company's office. Mrs. O. F. Smith, of Magnolia, and Lieut Jos. F. Johnson and wife, of Cuba, were guests at The Orton yesterday. Mrs. H. C. Bentley lefty ester day for -Concord to join her husband and proceed to their home in Rich mond, Va. MR. A. BREWER PASSED AWAY. Saddea Death of Aged aid Respected CM- zea Early Yesterday Moralag. At his home, No. 917 North Third street, yesterday morning, at 1:30 o'clock, Mr. A. Brewer, an aged and highly esteemed citizen of Wilming ton, passed away after a very brief illness. Mr. Brewer the day before had visited the court house and remain ed until about 11 o'clock. Returning to his home for dinner, he complained of having a chill, but he did not re gard his condition as serious, although he went .to bed. After supper he said he was feeling better and declined an offer of the services, of a physician. At 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning, upon going to the aged man's room,his son, Mr. C M. Brewer, was surprised to find his father dead. Physicians pro nounced a congestive chill as the cause of death. i Mr. Brewer was in the 73rd year of his age and had spent most of his life in Wilmington. About ten years ago he was a foreman in the A. C. L. shops in Wilmington, but after a service of more than nine years he went to Palatka, Fla., and became master car builder of the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West railroad. Returning to Wilmington later, he engaged in the butcher business, but just prior to his death he had been employed by the Angola Lumber Co. Besides a son, Mr. C. M. Brewer, the deceased is survived by two brothers and a sister, Mrs. El A. Howell, of Newborn; Mr. James Brewer, of Dan ville, Va., and Mr. Humphrey Brewer, of Falling Creek, N. C. The funeral will be conducted from the late resi dence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Elite Theatre Perfornaace. Richard. Brinsley Sheridan's immor tal play, 'The School for Scandal," has been decided upon for the bill of the MacLean-Tay lor. Company here next Tuesday night The appearance of Mr. R. D. MacLean, the celebrated actor, and his no leas renowned co star. Miss Odette Tyler, will bring forth all the elite, so a large house may be expected. Miss Tyler is a. na tive of this State and a daughter of the late Gen. R. D. Kirkland, of the Confederate service. For this engage ment the management has to advance the admission, but only .so far as the first five rows of seats down stairs and the first row up, which will be $1.50. This is a part of the contract and is done in other cities. Aa Interesting Pox Chase. Messrs. W. T. Sears, A. C. Sneed and F. T. Mills, of the Wilmington Fox Club, were joined yesterday morning at; 5:30 o'clock by Messrs. J. Winfree and. W. H. ParnelL of Win ston, and the party went on one of the most interesting - fox chases of the year. Messrs. Winfree and Parnell brought with them a dozen fine hounds and eighteen others were added lb the pack from the Wilmington club. The nartv went in the direction of the Sound and captured a fine animal at L o'clock. Another, which was jumped atl o'clock, was brought to bav bv the does after a four hours chase. The party will leave for an other chase this morning. ' Will Have Short Vacation. Rev. Dr. A. D. McClure will leave to-morrow with other delegates for the Fall meeting of Wilmington Presby tery at Clarkton, Oct 10th. Before re turning Dr. McClure will go to Pe tersburg. Va.. where he will preach on Sunday and will later go to Baltimore to spend a few days with a friend. Rev. R. M. Williams, of Wallace, will perhaps conduct the services for Dr. McClure at St Andrew's on Sunday. ; NSW ADVERTISEMENTS. ' : esssssaassssi , W. Catlett Examination ; Levi McMillan School shoes. BUSHTESS LOCALS. Removed L. Y. Styne. . For sale or rent Desirable property. Opening -The C. W. Polvogt Co. continues tnrougn to-aay. - t AWARDED NO DAMAGE Case of Bonitz Versus Mills De cided Adversely to the Plaintiff. MANY CONTINUANCES MADE. Peaoy Salt Against Railroad Will Oo Over to Next Term To-day Matters Oo Motion Docket Will be Heard. Talesmen Drawn. After a hearing lasting the entire day in the Superior Court and after remaining in consultation a little more than an hour, the jury in the case of H. E. Bonitz against Frank T. Mills last evening at 6:30 o'clock returned a verdict awarding no damage in favor of the plaintiff as allegeclin the com plaint The case has been one which has at tracted much attention in the city, in volving as it does, the - liability of a liveryman to his patrons. On Sept 34th, 1899, Mr. Bonitz hired a horse and bUggy from the defendant with which to take his wife and child to ride on a Sunday afternoon. He ask ed for a gentle horse and one srhich was not dangerous. The horse was sent to plaintiff's home and in driving, he was chedked up suddenly, allow ing the buggy to run upon him with the result that a runaway ensued, in which the plaintiff and his wife and child were injured by being thrown from the buggy. The plaintiff, through his counsel, Rountree & Carr and Russell & Gore, entered suit for damage to himself in the sum of $1,000. The suit was de fended for Mr. Mills by Herbert Mc- Clammy, Esq., and Bellamy & Peschau and resulted as stated above. Mr. Bonitz, the plaintiff, was the first witness introduced. He spoke of the circumstances of engaging the turn-out and the runaway that result ed. He also told of the injuries sus tained and the consequent loss of time from his business as an architect He was subjected to a rigid cross-exami nation by opposing counsel, and Dr. Andrew Harriss, his attending physi cian, went upon the stand. Dr. Har riss testified as to defendant having received two severe lacerations; his eye-brow was cut and hanging down. After the patient was removed to his home, he suffered from concussion which lasted several hours. He also became delirous and was in severe pain. Mr. Wm. Gilchrist testified as to having witnessed the runaway and the consequences. Mr. R. C. Collins testified as to hav ing driven the horse and as to its ami able qualities. Mr. W. F. Robertson was introduced and said he had driven the horse one afternoon and found it gentle. Mr. Botrden, who was employed at the stable also testified as to the gen tle qualities of the animal. Clarence Mills, the 16-year-old son of Mr. Mills, testified as to having driven the horse every day for some time with no accident Jno. Lovett also employed at the stable, testified as to having driven the horse to Mr. Bonitz's residence. David Sassar testified as to having bought the horse from Mr. Mills and as to the animal's gentle disposition. Two other witnesses testified along the same line. Mr. F. T. Mills, the defendant next testified as to the purchase of the horse and as to its use for family driving while owned by him. Mr. Andrews, an employe of the stables, also spoke of the gentleness of the animal. Argument by counsel was begun to the jury a little before the dinner hour and was concluded about 5 o'clock. The jury was composed of the follow ing. W. O. Page, B. D. Tucker, D. W. Trask, H. L. Deans, G. W. Par ker, Jr., Robert Scott A. G. Alder man, J. N. Bowden, D. B. Sellars, Wm. Flanagan, Jno. A. Wilson and J. W. Barnes. Immediately after an able charge by Judge Allen and retirement by the grand jury, court adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. The verdict of the jury was taken by the clerk after adjournment The case of Junius Davis, receiver, against the Butters Lumber Co., on the calendar for trial yesterday, was set for Monday of the second week in lieu of the Penny case against the railroad, which has been continued until next term. The case of the City of Wilmington against J. D. Bellamy, also on the calendar for yesterday has been continued. To-day the cases set for trial are of an unimportant nature, and it Is ex pected that most of the day wllLbe devoted to matters on the motion docket - s The following talesmen were drawn for service to-day: G. W. Tucker, W. P. Dickinson, J. H. Summerlin, Sam uel Cannon, Thos. J. Burnett J. Walter Williamson, J. W. Winders, J. B. Elkins, H. F. Canady, J. R. Brown, J. M. Hewett Jos. Roderick. The Sewerage Excavations, The streets upon which the con tractors for the Wilmington Sewerage Company are now laying pipe are Front, from Church to Nun; Third, from Castle to Church; Fourth, from Castle to Church, and Sixth, from Castle to Church. To-day work will likely begin on Princess street at Seventh and be extended as far down town as Second street. Brick for the work were distributed along the way yesterday. " - - Opening at The a W.JPolvogt Co. continues through to-day. ? -t THE FEDERAL COURT. Number of Unimportant puea. Tried Yes terday Geo. H. Howell, Esq, Ap pointed Referee Attorneys. Federal Court proceedings in the main yesterday were without interest The day's session . begun at 10 A. M. and after a recess from 1 to 3 o'clock P. M. continued until after 5 o'clock in the afternoon. There is an un usually large number of witnesses and defendants in attendance and well nigh the whole week will be engaged in clearing the docket The following proceedings were had yesterday: Henry Best, Columbus, illicit distill ing; verdict not guilty. Luke Revels, Cumberland, defend ant called and failed ; alias capias and continued. - Oscar Smith, Columbus, illicit dis tilling, plead guilty; judgment eigb. teen months in penitentiary. Paul McKay, Columbus, retailing; not guilty. Queen Coleman, Columbus, illicit distilling, judgment reserved; verdict guilty. J. G. Lewis, Bladen, sci fa, default ing witness; '60 days in jail and $100 fine. Elijah McNeill, Cumberland, retail ing; verdict not guilty. Catherine McNeill, Cumberland, re tailing; plead guilty; judgment sus pended, defendant having been in jail four months, defendant cautioned. Shep Turner, Cumberland, retailing4 not guilty. The grand jury returned a number of true and not true bills,' all of which were unimportant -An item of the day's business was the appointment of Geo. H. Howell, Esq., as referee in the case of London Cotton against the owners of the Clyde steamship Saginaw. The referee will take the evidence in the case and then submit it to Judge Purnell for decision. Assistant District Attorney Oscar J. Spears, of Lillington, N. C, arrived last night to be in attendance upon the term. Among the out-of-town attorneys in attendance upon the court are R. E. Lee, Lumberton; Jno. E. Fowler, Clinton ; James H. Johnston, Hope Mills; E. K. Proctor, Jr., Lumberton, and J. Gilchrist McCormick, Maxton. FIELD'S MINSTRELS TONIGHT. Big Parade This Afternoon and Splendid Performance Assared This Evening. To-day is minstrel day in Wilming ton, aa it always is when Al G. Field, whose friends here are numbered by the score, brings his gigantic burnt- cork aggregation to town. Yesterday an unusually large number of seats were sold for the performance to-night, which the press everywhere says is the strongest and best of all. The company will reach the city via the Wilmington, Columbia and Au gusta railroad from Columbia, S. C, about 1 o'clock and the parade will take place shortly afterwards. In the big parade two complete mili tary bands furnish inspiring music to escort the minstrel boys on the march. Daring the parade the two bands con solidate into the largest musical organi sation ever connected with any min strel company, and present a concert of rare excellence. The band is under the leadership of Burt M. Cutler and is a strong feature. The band is par ticularly strong in its soloists, includ ing Walter Booth, the famous cornet virtuoso, and John Huffman, the euphonium soloist Mr. Booth is said to be one of the most capable soloists in the musical profession. DEATH OP CHAKLES L. C0WLES. Passed Away at His Home On Chesnnt Street Last Nlht Pnneral. Mr. Chas. L. Cowles, a well known tailor and an aged and respected citi zen of Wilmington,- died last night at 7:40 o'clock at bis home, No. 813 Ches nnt street, after an illness of several days. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the late residence and the interment will be' in Bellevue cemetery. Mr. Cowles was born in Southering ton, Conn., June 17th, 1821, but re moved to Wilmington and engaged at his trade in the year 1877. He had been a resident of the State, however, prior, to the civil war and entered loy ally the service of the Confederate States during the four years of con flict Mr. Cowles is survived by a sorrow ing wife and one daughter, Mrs. Free man B. LeGwin, both of whom are sympathized with deeply in their be reavement , N Annual Meeting Postponed. The fourth annual meeting of the Merchants' Association, of Wilming ton, was appointed to have been held yesterday, but was postponed by or der of Vice President M. W. Jacob! until the first Wednesday in Novem ber. The absence from the city of CoL W. A. Johnson, the president, and two of the directors waa the cause of the postponement '-. The Atlantic Coast Line has on sale round trip tickets to Buffalo; on ac count Pan-American Exposition, with transit limit of five days in each direc tion and final limit 28 days, at rate of one fare plus $1.00. Rate from Wil mington $23.50. Stop-overs allowed within transit limit. These tickets sold via Philadelphia and Pennsyl vania railroad, as well as -via direc route. - s t Don't fail to visit the store of The Polvogt Company to day." " . t THEUTEW.A.RIACH The Remains Arrived From New York Yesterday Evening for Funeral To-day. ACCOMPANIED BY FRIENDS. Scene at the Station Was Impressive. Officials and Clerks Did Reverence to Their Deceased -Auditor and Their Prlend. The remains of the late lamented Wm. A. Riach, General Auditor of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, reached the city from New York last night on the 6:15 o'clock train accompanied by the grief-stricken wife, her nephew, Mr. James Sinclair; her niece. Miss Belle R. Mann, of Rich mond; Mrs. J. A. Gaul, a friend, of Weldon, N. C. ; Mr, Horace P. Clark, General Eastern Agent of the A. O. LL. in New York, and Mr. Christy, of New York, a personal friend of the late Mr. Riach. The funeral party arrivedJn two private cars attached to the regular train. At the station there were gathered to meet the funeral cortege and the remains all the officials of the Atlantic Coast Line, the clerks and assistants in a body from, the Auditor's office; many clerks from the general offices. city officials and individual friends of the family. As the train came slowly to the station there was a deep silence over the throng .and everyone was impressed with the solemnity of the hour. Mrs. Riach and members of the fu neral party were met at the rear of the train shed by President Elliott, General Manager Eenly and General Superintendent Divine, of the Coast Line, Mr. James Sprunt, a personal friend, and the Rev. Dr. J. M. Wells, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Riach was assisted from the car to a carriage in waiting by her nephew, Mr. Sinclair, and Mr. James Sprunt As the cortege passed down the walk every one stood with bared head bowed in reverence. At the baggage car, where the remains lay, there were standing on each side of the walk, Coast Line officials and clerks from the Auditor's office in a body. When the remains had been tenderly lifted from the car, they were followed by hundreds of clerks and friends with silent tread and an outward recognition of the deep loss each one felt individually. Several very handsome floral tributes were upon the casket. The pall bearers at the train were Capt Walter G. MacRae, Gapt A. D. Brown, Mr. R. N. Sweet Mr. Bertram Qaelch, Mr. Walter Small bones and Mr. Thomas McDonald. The remains immediately after arri val were taken to the late residence of the deceased, No. 511 South Third street from which the funeral will be conducted this morning at 11 o'clock. From thence they will be taken to the First Presbyterian church and later to Oakdale cemetery, where they will be laid away. During the hour of the funeral to day all city offices will be closed and city officials will attend the services in a body in recognition of Mr. Riach's valued services to the municipality as a member of the Board of Audit and Finance. The Coast Line offices will be closed during the funeral, and clerks and officials will attend in a body. Relative to the death of Mr. Riach, the New York Herald of Monday says: "Mr. W. A. Riach, a saloon passen ger on the Cunard Line steamer Urn bria, which arrived here Saturday evening from Liverpool and Queens- town, died suddenly at 8 o'clock Fri day morning. Mr. Riach, who was returning from a two months' trip abroad, accompanied by his wife, was taken ill soon after breakfast Friday morning. Physicians diagnosed his case as acute gastritis. He lived at Wilmington, N. C, and was auditor of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway." Qaylord's Fall Opening To day. For the past week the entire cleri cal force in Mr. George O. Gaylord'a mammoth establishment on North Front street has been arranging for the annual Fall opening, and a great one it will be. All former records will be surpassed; and the ladies of the city are earnestly asked to call and inspect the hundreds, of new and elab orate .styles and shapes in millinery and dress goods. Everybody. Every body is cordially invited to visit the store to-day. LOCAL DOTS. Several of the merchants, and the Elks' yesterday began their street displays for the Carnival next week. An examination of pnblio school teachers, both for white and colored teachers, will be held by Prof.: Catlett on Saturday, Oct 12th. ; . . Policeman ' Wood ;.: c yesterday afternoon arrested Nathan Hankfns, colored, for the -larceny of a ham from the store of W. P. Woodcock, Fourth and Swan street. k - ,. Mr. L. Y. Stjne announces that he has removed his dairy: and ice cream business from- Second and. Dock streets to No. 821 South Fourth street. ; He will be glad to serve his customers as usual at the new location. For LaGrippe and In fluenza uso CHENEY'S BXPEOTOBANT. THE NAVAL RESERVES. Eizht Members Elected and Petty Officers of Division Announced "Bouncers" Held fllgh Carnival. After a very satisfactory drill, at which were present with Command ing Officer H. M. Chase, the newly elected officers, Lieut N. N. Davis and Ensign Skipper, the Wilmington Di vision, Naval Reserves, held a most enthusiastic business meeting last night, during which eight new mem bers were elected and matters of in terest for the general welfare of the division discussed. Commander Chase announced the , following appoint ment of petty officers of the company : Boatswain's Mate (first class) 8. K. DeVaney. Gunner's Mate (first class) W. B. Middleton. Quartermaster (first class) A. A Hergenrother. Boatswain's Mate (second class) A. L. Price. Gunner's Mate (second-class) J. H. LeGwin. Quartermaster (second class) W. S. Morris. First Coxswain W. H. McCartney. Second Coxswain J. H. McFar- land. Third Coxswain O. E. McMillan. Fourth Coxswain H. L. King. The "Bouncers," the social order of the Division, also had a hilarious ses sion last night at which steps were taken for the due initiation of the new members. Blank application for a charter for the order was received from the Secretary of State and organ ization will likely be incorporated in a short time. Rituals have been forwarded to the Lynn (Mass.) Division for the forma tion of a branch of the Grand Boun cers here. POLV0QTS FALL OPENING. Annual Display of Fashion's Fancies at This Popular Store. Hundreds of ladies, who visited the store of the C. W. Polvogt Company yesterday during the first day of their annual Fall opening, were more than delighted with the elite display of new styles in millinery, dress goods and other fancies for which that popular es tablishment has long been famous. The store is magnificently decorated and presents a novel and attractive appear ance. The decorations were designed by Mr. Allie Price and executed by the talented salesmen and salesladies in the store. The decorations are alone worth a visit to the place. It will be welcome news to the ladies and others of the city to know that the opening will be continued to-day and the enterprising proprietor, Mr. Carl W. Polvogt, extends a cordial greet ing to his friends and the public at large. . , Died at Bennettsville, S. C. News was received in the city yester day of the death at the home of his father in Bennettsville, S. C, of Mr. J. B. Waddill, aged 26 years. He had been ill about six months. His wife was Miss Daisy Thees, formerly of Wil mington, and besides her, a little son survives. Mr. Waddill was also a brother of Mrs. W. L. Burkhimer, of this city. Mr. Waddill was well . and favor ably known here. For some time he was stenographer at the Wilmington Cotton Mills and was a member of Company K, in the Spanish-American war. It was while in this service that he contracted a deep cold which later developed into consumption from which he died. Bitten by a Tarantula. Wm. Lamb, a colored drayman, while engaged in handling some ba nanas for Mr. A. S. Winstead, the Second street fruit dealer, was bitten on the finger of the left hand yester day afternoon by a genuine tarantula, thespiderspecimen that is so dreaded in the tropics. The drayman had the finger cauterized by a physician and does not apprehend serious results. The "banana spider," as the negro aptly described him, was brought to the Stab office for inspection. Princess Street Paving.. Another hitch has come in the Prin cess street paving. Last night a special meeting . of the Board of Audit and Finance was held and It was decided not to concur in the award of the eon- tract to Roger Moore's Sons & Co. untiVall the bids received by the Al dermen are laid before the Board. At the meeting all members were present except Mr. Jesse Wilder. Wedding this Afternoon. It is announced that this af ternoon at 5:45 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's grandfather. Mr. Horace A. Bagg, No. Ill North Sixth street, Miss Lilly-Belle McLaurih will be married to Mr. Edwin Yates Davis, the Rev. J. N. Cole, officiating. The. bride and groom will leave at 7 o'clock for an extended bridal tour. Convict Captured. v . .Mr. H. A Jarman, of Jacksonville, N. Or, arrived in the city yesterday with. Mingo Mclnlire, colored, who waa serving a term on the county roads. Mclntire was captured in Ons low, and has been : returned to the stockade. He made his escape several, weeks ago. l 'fy:'"-'':: : rv-i Opening at The O. W. Polvogt Co.; continues through to-day. - - 4 Don't fail to visit the store of The, Polvogt Company to-day. " V t ; Bors. - " SCHOOL GIRL'S SCHOOL SHOES. A nice new stock for yon to select from. This is the place. levi McMillan & co., oct 8 tf Rev, Mr. droves Will Arrive. Rev. W. S. Groves, of Gloucester, Va., who recently accepted a call to the Presbyterian mission field in Brunswick county, is expected to ar rive in the city this evening. He will be the guest to-night of Rev. Dr. A. D. McClure, leaving to-morrow for bis field of duty. hied. BBEWEB At his home. 917 North Third street, yesterday morning at 1 30 o'clock, Mr. A. own n j&u, bkbu.'i years ana v montns. Funeral this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment In Bellevue Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances Invited to attend. COWLES At his home. No. 818 Chesnnt street, last night at 7:40 o'clock, CHARLES L. COWLES, in the 73rd year of his age. ' Funeral this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o'clock from the late residence. Interment in Bellevue cemetery. Friends and acquaint ances invited to attend. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Examination of Teachers. In accordance with the Public School Law a public examination for both white and colored teachers will be held on Saturday, October r-iVL, in tne omce or tne uounty Bopenntenaenn. oct 9 2t superintendent. Printer Wanted. Wanted, a first class compositor who has had experience on a daily morning paper. Must nave good recommendations as to habits and qualifications. Apply at, or address tne oct 3 tf MORNING STAR. Help Wanted. A young man. 15 to 17 years of age. a resident of Wilmington, who can set type or desires to learn, is wanted as copy boy at the OCt 8 tf STAR OJS'JJ IUifis Administrator's Notice. Havlns? anallSed as Administrator or the estate of James 8. uaggett. deceased, this is to notify an persons Indebted to the deceased to make immediate payment to me, or my author ized agent, Walter H. Daggett, and all persons to whom he was Indebted will present their claims to me, properly proven, before the 10th aay or eepiemDer, ibuj, or uus notice wm do plead In bar of recovery. xms too xuui uay oi oepwMuuer, ivui. MRS. E. K. DAOOETT, Administrator James 8. Daggett, sepliet we reu&e Thursday Night, October 9th. Tin Al. &. Field Greater Minstrels. Larseet Minstrel Show In the world. The" grand scenic spectacle, ine ran-Amencan txposmun. n ; w A review of the Great Show from Causeway to Hiaway. 50 People on tbo stage SO The big Parade 11 A. M. daily. Free Open Atr Concert. oct 8 St CASE GOODS. 218 Caiei H0w Sardines'. Best Oysters. Alaska, Salmon. 6SO Dozen 240 Dozen 180 Dos en Standard Tomatoes Cans Syrttp. Table Peaches. , Pie Peaches. If ew Maekeral. Corn Beef. Chip Beef. 310 Dozen 160 Dozen 222 Dozen 104 Dozen 218 Dozen HO Dozen W. B. COOPER, Wholesale Grocer, 808. MO, sis Nntt street, WUtaiiietf-n. H.o OCt 6 tf 300 Cheese. 100 Boxes Tobacco. 200 Sacks Goffee SAM'L BEAR, Sr., sepstf 18 Market street. HARDIN'S NERVE AND BONE OIL. Autumn rains sometimes make the Muscles stiff and sore. Hardin's Infallible Nerve and Bone Oil takes the Kinks and Pain out quickly. 25 cents at , HARDIN'S PALACE PHARMACY. ; sepsstt 128 south Front street Freoh Packed September Mets. ' Bagging, Ties, Salt and a full line of Groceries and Provisions. -HALL & PEABSALL, (INCORPORATED.) - - sept tf Butt asd MnlDarry Sts. Srt - SHOES. Fourth and Campbell streets. "MULLETS," Consignment just to hand. "MULLETS," Caught on beach in original barrels. "MULLETS," Not repacked but full barrels. "MULLETS," From the celebrated Nixon fisheries. "MULLETS." Send us your orders and get quality and weights. Yollers & Hashagen, Agents for Nixon Fisheries, sep is tf " . FURNITURE IS regardless THROWN AROUND of conse quences in some homes and only fur niture that is strong and well made will last and not show the hard usage. That kind of ' FURNITURE is here. We have it in a variety of styles. For Parlor, Dining Room, Bedroom and Kitchen. Costs less than it seems possible for good furniture to be made for, but here it is, at HUiraOE & KELLY'S, No. 17 South Front street. Bell Fnone 115. octstf B3H Steps Station, This is "No Fake-Bale," but a bona fide close out sale of these nice things, therefore, if you don't get some real bargains that your enterprising neighs bor does, blame yourself only, because they are moving fast yet" many nice and useful things for general house hold use remain. Come t Everybody come ! i Don't miss it ! 11 Also great bargains fn Shoes to make room for our new shipment of Douglass', Duttenhofer's and many other excellent and entirely up to-date lines. DEPARTMENT STORES. P. 8. You may rest assured that you will get the lowest prices on every thing oct 6 tf TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS, Our Butter Milk days. Butter Hilk and Skim med Sweet Milk 5c per quart or 16c per gallon. E. WARREN & SOIT. oct 8 ly . . FOR SALE At The Unlucky Corner. Oae Large, Handsome FAMILY HORSE, Suitable for svrry er wagon. Sound, healthy, gentle. - Plenty of North Carolina Apples and Hams. S. W. SANDERS, Both Phones 109 ccfcltf Ladies and Gentlemen , We will call your attention to tnr Grand Opening of a fine and Up-to-Date Line of Femiture, Stores, Crockery, tamps, etc. Also, W iwfll give 15 per cent discount on all sales for ue first thirty days (of our Opening). 1 1.1. SUSI.UII FURNITURE CO., fjS 110 and 11 Market Street, oet tr " , - U'- wllmliigtoa, . C HSI OUT Mercer S Evans Co. s
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