North Carolina Newspapers

I ! ; : . f A I ' ... ' '. i ' ! i . - . : I I B , Every-D OBrn,ccu jrcDlstloD Urter Than Thai lly News- w ad Other Us niper Published lo Wilmington L. nKST 0AIIV N I'V THE STATE. OUTLINES. ,h,rships in the New York ex . showine advances in tk&ZP ipje condition of Admiral ctprdav showed some im SP50., - President Roose- 'SddMt daughter will christen the ? mm Kiser'3 new yacht r Ar" 89 tc ra brine made for the Snfstriptothe Charleston Ex- vn in February. Postoffice K ILts 8. C was robbed Thurs tfBUtht - Steamship Walla ?ii,nlsunk in collision with an un asailin0, vessel, off the coast of Sorni, and it Is probable that at t twenty lives were lost fL men killed by a boiler explosion fridge county. W.Va. Re- Tf release of Miss Stone remains fied Three men killed udfoar badly irjared in a wreck on I Pennsylvania railroad, near Johns- Three, negroes drowned jSambus, Georgia. President Herelt. it is wm seieci a arilian to represent mo ,j the coronation of King juiwara. TaeForaser tiannv cumcak uw k. organization of the U&io lRisia- -re u still unsettled. General Both urges the Boers to keep on Bght . general De Wet orders Boer com B,cdnU to retard the work of ex ,..Mr,r British block houses at any , Bad wreck on the Southern Holtsbirg. N. 0. ; a fireman was ui.ioijred. The coal short- , so far as the Jellico fields i9 con 's . u s rnned, is at an ena, cars ueinK m Lbaodant supply. - A fur seal killedby a fisherman in new iorx The Creek nation in 3arum OkUho'ma is being overrun with negro Wrants from the southern oiaies. New York markets: Money on Ull firm at 57 per cent. ; cotton Let at 8 5-16ct flour quiet; wheat Lot quiet; No. 2 red 893; corn spot :m, No. 2 52:: ; rosin steady; spirits mtine firm at 390c. WEATHER REPORT. U. d. Dkp't or Agbioultcrk, i Weather Bureau, mtvoto!!. N". C. Jan. 3 j lemjratures:- 8 A. XI., 44 degrees; bp. M.; 41 degrees; maximum, 58 de- s; minimum, 41 degrees: mean, 44 Bamfa'! .'ur tne day, .00; rainfall tw 1st of the month to date, .00 70USCAST fOB TO-DAT. Kashisgtox. Jan 3. For North olina Fair Saturday and Sunday, tiili comparatively low temperatures; prta to brisk north winds. The industrial consolidations for ae past year represent an aggreate Utilization of $2,805,475,000. West Hanover, 'Mass., has a new ieBJiah," but as the Winter climate around there is too frigid 'jt him he ha3 gone to Florida to sibexnate, and- fake. One of the newest books out is entitled "Letters From HelL Edging from its title and the re poited demand for it, it must be a sttjwarm number. . i contemporary publishes an edi- pil telling people how to be happv- ine easiest way in the world to ao- r-at is to take the precaution to be Iwnwith a good jovial disposition don't let it get spoiled. The Buddist3 of Japan are show- 13 considerable zeal in the work of averting the people of this coun- FT to their faith. It is said they ipend 125,000,000 in erecting pj They have started with San Francisco. Well. San 'fEcisco ought to have some sort iuu. J-P. Mor?ah rlifT tha olovor t.Viincr Im. ' " a J '!tma3 bv nresentinor evcrv one I the employes of his banking ""'ftvith a sum of money equal to 9vj- JLvery one from tne boys up was included. The uaonnted to 1250,000. But Jj Wt much for a man who afford to- oav s.'inn onn fnr h .l chiavellian principle was conn- stake there must be n ere must be no con- of what is just or unjust, lor cruel, glosiousor shame- ten- me om rascal 'mtb in8teaa I safety, at 4te 7t the P"001 tna nearly W""1" act upon when dealing countries. 4 f ha8 been 8U" Heal , frty yea" 0n cired -inais ine way H VtUbborn case of dispep W becanie robust after his C1' and could digest the l "'ttinpo v: ...... Jtjffji f out ne pious- that Qndue familiarity " CHENEY'S Har(1!D'8 Palace Pharmacy. VOL. LXIX.-NO. 87. LOCAL DOTS. A children's Xmas service will be held at 8t. James' at 4.30 o'clock to morrow afternoon. . The "Sag Harbor" Companv am noi arrive until 6 o'clock last even in, train connection having been missed at Qoldsbdro. A J n . auurow uartrat, the crazy wmio man nem m ail here for several days, was Bent to the Raleiffh hospital in cnarge or Deputy Sheriff Cox yes terday morning. The Grand Lodge. A.F. & A.M.. of North Carolina Will COTIVAno its 115th annual communicAtinn at tv,a Masonic Hall inr Raleieh on TuMda- evening, Jan: 14th, at 7:30 o'clock. The advertisement in another column of the United States Fidelitv and Guaranty Company, of Baltimore, win De interesting to those who desire to give bonds at the opening of the new year. A petition was being circnlatrl here yesterday asking that the appoint ment of Collector of Customs to nr- ceed Pancy be given to a Wilmington man. in whose interest the- petition was drawn the Stab is unable to learn. Fayetteville Observer, 6th: Mr. Ed. D. Kyle, assistant trenorl passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, left this afternoon, witn his family and Mrs. F. R. Rose, in a pri vate car for Jacksonville, Fla., where Mr. Kyle will have the future. The 8ubscripton lists for Innea' Band and Music Festival, which takes place at the Opera House next Wdn. day, Januaay 8;b, may be found at Gerken's. All those entering thnir names to-day will have one dav's ad. vantage in the selection of seats, the advance sale opening Monday morn ing at 8 o'clock for subscribers. Charlotte Observer. "Mr. J. A. Russell, clerk of the Sunerior Court. yesterday added a new citizen to the u nited States in the person of Mr. T. Arlington McKelyie. Mr. McKelyie has been a resident of the United States for seven years, and of Mecklenburg county for four years. He came to the State from Toronto, Canada." MA&EL PAIQE COMING. The Favorite Comedienne With WUmlaz- too Theatre-Goers Monday Night. That charming little comedienne. MUs Mabel Paige, always a big favor ite in Wilmington, will appear at the Opera House all next week (except Jan. 8), beginning Monday night, Jan. 6. with matinee Saturdav for adies and children. The opening bill will be "The Deacon's Daughter," one of the brightest comedies in her reper toire. Specialties will be introduced be ween each act and during the pro gress of the play by the Paige sisters in novelty dancing, cake walking and ,4up-to-now" songs;' Irvine Walton, the comedian, in his impersonations. witticisms, local bits, etc.; Baby Wava, the 20th century prodigy, in songs and dances and other strong acta. Monday night will be known as adies' night, when all ladies will be admitted free to the best reserved seats in the Opera House if accompanied by a paid 30c ticket. The prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents, which means crowded houses at each performance. Change of play and specialties nightly. Seats are now on sale. State Piremea's Association. Mr. W. C. Von Qlahn, secretary of the Nerth Carolina State Firemen's Association, was busy yesterday in mailing handsomely printed copies of the proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the Association held in Charlotte July 23 26, 1901. The proceedings make a volume of 114 pages and contains excellent half tone likenesses of President James D. Mc Neill, of Fayetteville, who has served the association as presiding officer since 1894; Vice President H. L..Riggins, of Winston-Salem ; 8econd Vice Presi dent W. 8. Orr, of Charlotte; Secre- tarv W. C. Von Qlahn, of Wilming ton ; Treasurer T. A. Green, of New- bern, and Statistician L. J. Taylor, of Newbern. $100,000 for Public Schools. The State Auditor has issued war rants to the county school authorities for 000 the first $100,000 of the extra fuu, school appropriation made by the General Assembly. The warrants were issued on the basis of fifteen ts for each child of school age in cen the Rt.t The other tlOO.OOO cannot be issued for some time because of the low state of the Treasury finances. The last $100,000 will go to the coun ties that have not sufficient funds to run their public schools four months. Fayetteville Marrlate. Invitations were received by the friends of these well known young rniA vftntevdav as follows: "Mrs. George Washington Lake requests the honor of your presence at the mar riage of her daughter Pauline Car- rington Cameron, to Mr. ay nun- McDnffie, on Wednesday, the fifteenth of January, at four o'clocr. x Waccamaw, North Carolina." NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J. W. Plummer, Jr. Fruits. Lev! McMillan &Co. Have you! C. D. Weeks "we win Dona you. BUSINESS LOCALS. Wanted Cow peas. of the Johnson Dry IHE OLD NEGRO KILLED. Colored Scavenger King Shot to Death Very Early Yester day Morning. - CORONER'S JURY OF INQUEST. Orsttaa Pearce, Nejro Stevedore, Con fessed to Shooting sod Held for Higher Court Woman Protector Held for Perjury-Others Released. Thomas King, an old colored man who has been employed in the scaven ger system of the city for the past 20 years, was shot to death early yester day morning at the bouse of Priscilla Bradley on the southwest corner of 8izth and Nizon streets. Grattan Pearce, a colored boarder at the house, has confessed the shooting and is held without baii for the higher court. The old man. King, in company with another negro named Frank Onslow, went to the house of the Bradley woman in the early hours of tne morning to give the premises sani tary attention. As the work was com pleted King was fired upon by Pearce, who was returning to his home, and heard a noise in the back yard. The wounded negro was removed to the Memorial Hospital where be died about an hour later. All the occu pants of the house were arrested upon the orders of Police Sergeant Will iams and later in the day Pearce con fessed to City Detective Green. The negroes arrested were Priscilla Brad ley, who keeps the heuse, and Pearce, Dock Lewis. Joe Sloan, and Sandy Moore, a colony of young negroes from Rocky Point, who have been working in the city and boarding at the house. Immediately after the death Dr. C. D. Bell, the coroner, was notifhdand a jury of inquest was empanelled con sisting of D. A. Kelley (foreman), J. F. 8ellars (secretary), W. B. Brown, Jere Hand, Geo. C. Dew and Z. H. Barnes. The jury viewed the body at the hospital yesterday morning and in ; the afternoon held an in quest at the City. Hall. Dr. Bell performed an autopsy at the hospital and. found that the wounds were from a gun loaded with duck and buckshot. Three shot pass ed through the right hand ; a buck shot went entirely through the right thigh and three shot were found on the in side of the left knee. The fatal wound was by a buck shot which entered about two inches to the right of the right nipple, went anterior to the lung and shattered, the fifth rib, re bounding, going through tffe heart and lodging in the ventricle causing an internal hemorrhage from which be died. The same shot in entering the breast went first through the fleshy part of the right forearm. It was a very peculiar wound. After investigating the case the cor oner's jury rendered a verdict that Thos. King came to his death by a gun : ' shot wound at the hands of Grattan Pearce. King's body will; be buried by the coun ty and Pearce was sent to jail. The other negroes were released with the exception of the Bradley woman, who is held upon recommendation of the jury for trial in the Major's court for perjury. In her anxiety to free Pearce by testifying to an alibi. she swore most positively that be was in the house with ber all the time and knew nothing of the shooting until she called him, while the man confesses the shooting and other witnesses tes tified that he' was in another room. Pearce's confession to the jury was follows: "Last night about 10 o'clock I went out to John Brunjes, Fourth and Harnett, and went by the Fourth street market and up Camp bell to 8ixth and to home about 1 o'clock. A man with me, whom I did not know, had a gun and when I got home he was still with me. I heard a noise in the back yard and I took his gun and fired in the direction of the noise. As soon as I shot I put the gun down and went to bed. I did not go with the Bradley woman at any time lsst night." Recalled, he said he beard a man halloa when he shot. It was also shown that Pearce was drink ing. Frank Onslow, who was with King, laid that he and Tom King were at the bouse of the Bradley woman. to do scavenger work. They heard a win dow open and looked around. When hrough. Onslow went to get water and King took the lime. The gun fired and he jumped the fence and came to the station house and reported the occurrence. The shooting was about eight minutes after the window opened. The bucket and lantern in court were identified as the same that they, had at the house. Dock Lewis said he knew nothing of the shooting and was awakened by cries of some one. Was at the house from 6:30 until arrested. Grat tan Pearce came In about 7 o'clock ; if h vnt out anv more he knew noth ing of it. Pearce slept with him and was in bed" with him when arrested. tt did not know when Pearce came to bed and he said nothing to him of the shooting. , . q.Jt Moore's evidence was about the same. That of Joe Sloan was the same. rtT,t N. J. Williams said mat ne cot a telephone message from Mr. H. -1 t OItk Otten that a man was uu and Nixon streets. King said he did not know who shot him. and be walk ed around and showed mm wnere no TT rot there about fifteen minutes after the negro was shot and sent him to the bospiui w w . rm.- .w was fired from the lance. ' xw , . Sixth street aide. The officers placed MO : : -: I WILMINGTON, N. C, SATURDAY, JANUARY Although the coroner's jury has nxed the responsibility of the killing on Pearce and he has confessed there is still an element of mystery in the case. The opening of the window is unexplained and the stranger with a gun who accompanied Pearce to the house is an unknown quantity. It is also unreasonable to suppose that Pearce would have shut the man. heard his cries, laid the gun quietly down and gone into the the bouse to sleep. The old negro's appearance would not invite robbery and no evi dence has been introduced to show ill feeling between the murdered man and the murderer. Pearce was drink ing and this may account for his un natural actions. . NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION. Children sod Young People of First Pres byteriao Church Delightfully Enter . tsloed Afternoon and Evening. k Abbie Chadbourn Memorial Hall at the First Presbyterian church was the scene of two pretty New Year recep tions yesterday. In the afternoon be tween the hours of 3 and 6 o'clock the little children of the congregation were most hospitably entertained and at night from 8 to to 10:30 o'clock the older young folks were received. The hall was charmingly decorated and church workers vied with one an other in making the time pleasant for all who attended. ' At night there was programme of music and recitation of rare excellence. Among the participants were Miss Rena Johnson, who admir ably rendered several solos, among the number being "When We are Married," from the "Belle of New York;" solos by Miss Clara Wood ward ; selections by the choir, consist ing of Mr. W. L. Latta, Mrs. Jas. D. 8mith, Mr. C. V. Motte and Mr. Her bert K. Holden. Miss Neppie Borden recited one or more numbers; Mr. Keener Westbrook delighted with several whistling solos and Miss Lizzie Kirkham rendered a number of piano solos. The choir numbers were With piano accompaniment by Mias Anna Sprunt. At the close of the reception those present were given boxes of delight ful holiday candies and fruits. ODD FELLOWS' INSTALLATION. Officers of Hanover Lodge to Serve for Ensolng Term Inducted Into Chairs. Past Grand E F. Johnson, assisted by Past Grands J. W. Fleet, William Simpson, F. P. Baldwin and O. F. Williams last night installed the fol lowing .officers of Hanover Lodge No. 145, L O, O. F., in the order given: 8. P. G. C. R. 8pooner. N. G. Jno. E. Wood. V. G. Ed. 8. Lewis. R. 8.-8. G. Hall. F. 8. B. W. Dunham. T. W. H. Howell. 0. G M. C. Rayner. 1. G. M. B Clark. Warden. C. R Anderson. Conductor. R. T. Pickett. R 8. N. G N. F. Parkw. L. 8 N G A. Silverman. R. 8. V. G A. G. Martin. L. 8. V. G J. O Jones. R. 8. 8. Wm. Ezzell. L. 8 8 J. N. Rues Chaplain E. N. Penny. Organist J. W, Fleet. Trustees E. F. Johnson, Ed. N. Penny, N. F. Parker. supervising Commute a. W. Dun ham, E. N. Penny and N. F. Parker. Auditing Committee C. R. Spoon- er. A. Silvermann and C. F.Williams. Hall Committee W. H. Hewett, B W. Dunham, and F. P. Baldwin. 8ick and Relief Committee First Ward, E. Lewis. J. C. Jones. Wm. Ezzell; Second Ward. E N. Penny, A. G. Martin, and M. U. Bayner; Third Ward, J. E. Wood, N. F Par ker and A Silverman: Fourth Ward, J. T. Burke, Wm. R bel and C. R Spooner; Fifth Ward, J T. Potter, R T. Pickett, and N M Hunt; Delgado, C. J M. Keithan. N. T. Pittman and J. N. Russ. John Scfaenck Dead. Greensboro correspondence Char lotte Observer: "Mr. John R. Bchenck died this morning. For a week or more his death had been momentarily expected. Mr. Schenck'a malady was peculiar one and D.iii-a me most irilioH rhi7;Miin. While encaped in hminiM with thA Routhern Electric Company, of Charlotte, he had trouble with his eyes. Specialists in Balti more announced that the optic nerve was seriously affected. Later he be came totally blind, followed by deaf ness. A tumor on the brain added to his suffering, which, at tlms, was most intense. Mr. SchenCk was 29 years old. tie was a very Drigni young man and made irienua wner ever he went. He was a post-graduate nf DanMgnn PIikva. Mr. Rchenck is survived by his father, the venerable Judge David Schenck, now near death's door; bis mother, a sister ana five brothers. Two of the brothers, Messrs. Michael and Simpson Schenck, o o umiuH i rt i Kin ornTArnmmt service in Cuba and will not be able to reach home in time for the funeral." Senator P. M. Simmons Senator F. M. Simmons left Raleigh yesterday for Harrisburg, Pa., where he goes to accompany Mrs. Simmons, who will enter a private sanitarium. Mrs. Simmons has been ill for some weeki and she goes to the Harrisburg sanitarium for treatment. Her condi tion has not improved altogether as had been hoped for. Senator Simmons will return to Washington from Har risburg. Real Fstate Transfers. Bv deeds filed for record yesterday Andrew Stroud and wife transferred to O. R. 8anders for $40. lot on south side of Wooster between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, size 33x100 feet; D. L. Gore and wife ;to Jno. H Gore, Jr. lot on west aide of Fourth between Nun and Church streets, 83x165 feet in size; consideration $500. The Johnson Dry Goods Company's store will be open until 10 P. M. to day. ! RNING b ' , , , ....... .. THE BODY RECOVERED Remains of Corporal LaClair of Caswell Were Taken! From L the River Yesterday. WAS FOUND BY FISHERMEN. Two Colored Men at Work With dill Net Made Discovery 100 Yards Prom Spot j Where He Was Drowned-Wifl .be Seat North. ! I The body of Corporal William La Clair, Thirty-eighth Company, Coast Artillery, whose tragic death by drowning near Fort Caswell pn Christ mas eve has been noted in 'bese col umns, was recovered by two colored fishermen at 1 o'clock yesterday after noon about 800 yards from the boat house at the life saving station and about 100 yards from the spot where he lost his life nearly ten dajs before. The negroes were in a boat and were fishing with a gill net in the river with a very heavy lead line. The net suddenly touched some heavy object under water and upon pulling it to tne surface the men were horri fied to find that it was the body of the dead! soldier. As soon as possible they took the body to the Fort and laid it upon the new dock where it was soon identified as that of ! Corporal LaClair. Comrades tenderly re moved the body to a place just back the non-commissioned I officers' quarters and there a tent was raised over it. Plans were immediately set on foot to ship the remains to the young soldier's home at Union town. Pa., and Ser geant H. C. Rentsch and two other officers came up to the city to make all arrangements for embalming the body. They came on the steamer Southport by special charter and Un dertaker J. F. Woolvin accompanied them back to the Fort where the re mains will be prepared for burjal. They will be brought up to' Wilmington on the steamer this afternoon and taken home on the 7 o'clock A. C. L. train this evening with a military escort Dr. C. EL LaClair, a brother of the deceased corporal, was here last week assisting in the search for the body. but he returned home last Monday night. . - Corporal LaClair was a popular offi cer in his company and the 1 finding of his body was a source of much gratifi cation to his friends, although the death was sadly deplored. Dr. LaClair before leaving Wilming ton offered a reward for the finding of the body and in addition to that the fishermen will receive the usual reawrd of $30 from the government. LIST OF LETTERS. Remaining Uncalled For io the Wllmlng- toa Postoffice Jan. 3rd, 1902. MSN'S LIST. J E Armstrong, Chauncey Beast, G D Boy kin, Jno Black, (2) J A Burns, u ti Collins, F M Coxeu, Geo Casper, Jas Daschu, W L Finney, D J Guy, Uozier Gary, ttuny Ureen. K b ttibbs. Chas Harrison, C B Haynes, Edward Hodses, Harry Uartsneld, Root Hop kins, K W Uutton. W M Henderson, Wm Hart, Neal McDougall, Abraham Melvin, J E Richard, Mary j Rendel sohn, A J Slater, Jno Sellers, John Surndel), Geo Savage, J 8 Smith, B R Trinsdel, E J Taylor, Jr. W W Taylor, Billie Vereen, Ed Waflac-, J H Weeden, Rev Jas Woolin, Mingo Wright, T White. j WOMEN'S LIST. ' j "M R." A I Barrett. P Chadwick. R P Fletcher, Ella Ivins, (3) MGrange, M Galvmson, Alice Holley, f Walace Hinders, ttertrude Herring, U- W Barrel). Sal lie Hobbs, Addie John, L Johnson. Martha James. N L John son, F Jenkins, (col) Cbamie Lane, Grace Leigh, N L Lewis, Lelhe Lucas, W C Mercer, M Smith, W Revan, Lucie Moore, B Vereen, B Walker. RETURNED FROM DEAD LETTER OFFICE. Capt C Chile, James Waters, W Thompson, J H Hines. Persona eallinir for above letters will E lease say advertised. If not called for l fifteen days they will be sent to the dead letter office. M. C. Darby, Postmaster. Sale of Johnson Stock. j The sacrifice sale of the Johnson dry goods stock 'By J. H. Rehder & Co., commenced yesterday in the store on Front street, next door north of The Orton. The place was crowded with ladies from the time the doors were opened until they closed at night From lto 3 o'clock in the afternoon the store had to be closed, so great was the crowd. Twenty-four clerks had more than they could do all day. The sale continues until 10 o'clock to night. Walker Memorial Hospital. The furniture and- other equipment for the James Watker Memorial Hos pital is arriving and being installed as fast as possible. The managers have decided while it is being placed to dis continue the custom of receiving vis itors ond Tuesdays, Thursdays, Satur days and Sundays as heretofore. When all the furniture etc., is in place the public will again be cordial ly invited. Family Reunion, The 82nd anniversafv of Mrs. Ros- ana Kina? was celebrated Thursday night at the home of her son, Mr. W. W. King. The occasion was a general family reunion at which a large num ber of children and grand children were present. A programme of music etc., was rendered and a very pleasant event was the result. Johnson's store will open at 9 o'clock this morning. Greatest bargains aver offered in Wilmington. H Star. 4 1902, THE CELEBRATION OF LFE'3 BIRTHDAY Cspe Fear Camp of Veterans Has Named Committee of Arrangements Pes' sion Law Needs Revision. The appointment of a committee to1 co-operate with the ladies of Cape Fear Chapter, Daughters of the Confeder acy, in their arrangement for the proper celebration of General Lee's birthday was the most important item of business transacted at last night's special meeting of Cape Fear Camp of Veterans. The committee appointed consists of Capt. James I. Metts (chairman), Capt W. R. Kenan and Capt. L. 8. Belden. In the hands of the joint committee is the whole matter of arrangement and the nature of the celebration will be determined upon very soon. uenerai L.ee's birthday this year comes on Sunday, January 19th, but it .has been decided to hold the celebra tion on Monday, January 20th, the day following. The question of pensions was intro duced at the meeting before adjourn ment and it was shown that by reason of the increased number of pensioners this year and the comparative inade quacy of funds many worthy names had to be dropped from the list while many others less worthy were retained. This dropping of names was by the 8tate Board, which, of course, without being acquainted with all the persons, were unable to make a more discreet Discrimination. It was suggested that when 'it becomes necessary to revise the listvas sent up by the County Board, it would be best for the State Board to refer the matter again to the local organization, which would be in a better position by rea- son of acquaintance to judge of the applicants. The . matter was referred o the present committee of the camp, which consists of Mr. Owen Fennell, Col. W. L. DeKosset, Capt. Geo. W. Huggins, CaptO. M. Fillyaw and Mr. A.G. Han kins and they were instructed to do all possible toward a correction of legislation in this respect Commander Metts presided at the meeting last night, Sergeant Major R. . F. Hamme kept a record of the pro ceedings in the' absence of Adjutant Henry Savage, and there was a goodly number of comrades in attendance. DANCY'S APPOINTMENT. Jas. H. Yonng Says It is Much is Donbt Carolina Company's Charter. Special Star Telegram. Raleigh, N. C, Jan. 3. H. P. Cheatham, retiring recorder of the District of Columbia, is in Raleigh, the guest of Jas. H. Young, colored. Young says the appointment of Dancv to succeed Cheatham is much in doubt now, and strong pressure is being brought to bear on Senator f rite bard to recommend Young, who now has a clerical position in the revenue office here. Cheatham gives Credence to Young's claim. ' The application , for a charter for the Carolina Company, Wilmington, Reached the Secretary of Slate this tnorniog, but was returned to Wil mington to have certain technical changes made before issuance of the charter. The organization is not given to the press.' PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. R. D., Cronly is visiting ker father, Mr. Jno. J. Hill, of Golds- boro. j , I Mr. Harris Doyle, after spend ing the holidays at his old home, re turned to Norfolk yesterday. umei oi Jf once unong was Coo unwell to be at the station yester- 4ay, much to the regret of his many friends.. Rev. R. H. Herring and Mrs Herring will not leave for. their new home at Albemarle, Nj C, before early next week. . Mr. H. C. Sullivan, of Eliza- bethtown, N. C, passed through the city yesterday en route from Wash ington, D. C, where he spent Xmas at home. Fayetteville Observer, 2nd: 'Wet regret to say that Miss Sophie Campbell's condition is not so favor- able to-day. She was taken to the Sanitarium this Marsb-Highsmilh morning." Fayetteville Observer, 2nd: Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Pearsall, of Wil mington, who have been spending the Christmas holidays in this county, re turned home this afternoon, accom panied by Miss Pearl McArtan." Mr. J J. Moore Married. j Norfolk Landmark: At the home of the bride in Granby street last even ing Mrs. Mary B. Hodges, of this city, mi nnited in matrimonv to Mr. J. J. Moore, of Wilmington, N. O. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock hv th Khv. Fathfir Drake, nastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in the presence of many friends or notn the bride and groom. The maid of hnnnr was Mias fithvl Dosier. and the best -man was Mr. Paul Cosgrove, of Portsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Moore will reside in this city. It's not Too Itato for you to tret a nice present to give in return. I have sold a large quan tity Of novelties and other nice goods, hnt it til I I have a niee line to select your: New Year's gifts from i Tbey are too numerous to mention. J. T. Burke, the jeweller, 27 South Front street t Phimwd t the sale of the John son dry goods stock yesterday was so large that the store naa to pe ciosea for several noun. :- WHOLE NO. 10,723 Have You Tried a Pair of MCMILLAN'S $3.00 SHOES FOR HEN ONLY ? i l i I i res -rei m-i 1 i J -J-k -I I I levi McMillan 0c co Fourth Jan 4 it The Big Sale of BEGINS ON Friday, January 3rd, 9 A. m, at the Old Place, next to Orton Hotel. I : ' '1 $ 1 5,000 TO BE SOLD AT 1 25 eiiOLcL 5QcerLts oicl $1.o6: , . i Everv article must be sold. Thv mill m.k.l. n AT. TXT i niu mam uu mem. ne menuon just At TT 1 1 mm 9i.zD v eiveis ouc per yard. $1.75 and $2.00 Velvets 89c per $1.00 Kid Gloves, best quality, 35c Fine Linings, 10c-per yard. Doors will open promptly at 9 , d dec 31 tf 53 lanSsVBBBBBBSBlBJBBB8Bl Mechanics' Home Associat'n 23RD SERIES OF STOCK - j 4 1 Subscription List is now open. Payments will commence Saturday, January 4fh, 1 902. j Oontroiltntr amDle Capital, we solicit aDDllcatlons for Mortgage Loans to Stockholders, with prompt attention NATH'L JACOB!, President, dec 81 St! "Sa Harbor" last Night. "Sag: Harbor" was presented last evening: at the Opera House to a good sized audience which seemed to enjoy it to a full measure. The play suffered in comparison to the mag nificent production of the night before but upon the whole it was. good. The scenery was good in the majority of the acts. John Dean as Frank Turner and C. B Craig, the comedian, were perhaps the favorite aetors in the cast Church Notices. Bladen 8 treat Methodist Church: Bev. J. J. Porter will preach at 11 a. M., and at the evening service. Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Sixth and Queen streets. There will be the usual services on Snndav at 11 a m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 4 o'clock 'i the afternoon. Soathside Baptist Church, corner Fifth and Wooster streets, Bev. B. H. Herring, pastor. Services 11 o'clocs A. M. and 7 30 P. M. Sunday School at 3 P. M. Prayer meeting service every Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. First Baptist Church, corner of Market and Fifth streets, Ber. Calvin S. Black we 1, o. D., pastor 11 A. M, "Joy in te pre ence of the Angels." 7:80 P. M , "The story of an cut-, cast" First Presbyterian Church. Rev. John M. Wells, Ph. i., Dftor. Divine services at 11 A. M , and at 7 30 p. M. conducted by the pastor. Suodav scboM at 4 f. M. Prayer meeting on Thursday at 8: 0 P. M. The public cordially Invited to all services. Pews free. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner Fourth and Campbell streets, Bev. Alex. D. Mc Clure, D o . pastor. 1 lvlne services at 11 A. M. and 7 30 P. M. 8abbath Sch ol afcA3i P. M. Prayer meeting and lecture Wednesday at 8 p. M. The public lavlted. Beats free Bellgtous services will be conducted at the Seaman's Bethel to Liirrow, (dabbatb) after noon, at 3. o'clock, by it9V. a. u. Mcclurs D. D.. Seamen and rlvermen are especially Invited. All are welcome. Brooklyn Baptist Church, corner Fourth and Brunswick streets. Bev. J. J. Payseur pastor. Services to-morrow at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday echool at 3.30 P. M. Weekly prayer and praise meeting Wednesday at 8 P. M. Strangers and visitors are cordially Invited to all services. Fifth Street Methodist Church, situated on Fifth street between Nun and Church, Bev. John H. Hall, pastor, services on annday at 11 A. M. and 6 00 P. M. Prayer meeting Wed nesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Sunday School Sunday afternoon at 5.00 o'clock, a cordial In vitation extended to all. , Grace M. E. Church, corner or race and Fourth streets. Pastor, Bev. J. N. Cole. Ser vices Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m. and 8.1 0 p. m. Sunday School, W B. Cooper, snpt., 4.80 p. m Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 8.00 p. m. A cordial welcome to all. Visitors to the city, peclallv Invited. Seats free. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ONE WEEK (except Wednesday, January 8tb). MABEL PAIQE, supported by the Southern Star Company. MONO AT NIGHT: THE DEACON'S DAUGHTER." PrIces-10, 2J and 30 cents. Ladle r.eeil mday night If accompanied by a paid 80 oent ticket. Jan 8 8t . I Am Just As Thankful For a small order as I wou'd be for one amounting to 9200.00, tor wh-n you see th de sign, fl tsh and construction of my goods larger order is su e to follow. In fact, that Is the way I have butt up my traslnees to Its present mam moth proportion. No better time to be convln el of the truth of the bove state ment than now by buying a small New Tear's Gift for some loved one or friend. H. F. PAREEB Furniture and Furniture Novelties, LU Marketstreefc Bell 'Phone 618 inter-State 481. decastX JVf mCm .- 1 oeooeoooooo0oaooc ItKMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One -Xeau, .by SXail, $5. Six Months, . 8.60 Tare Koatha, - 1.SS Two Uonths, " l.OO DMvsre4 to aaerlbra Us tlM City at 45 mbu per Bloat lu r - r - t - . . Pi i t . x-k t ; m: and Campbell Streets the Johnson Stock Stock . . A a lew items: yard. 50c per pair. A. M. Friday, January 3rd, 1902. i A NEW SUIT FOR NEW YEAR'S Will be the correct thin 9 -fhr you if you leave your order now witn JjjiUJLxi MJfixJfiK, the tailor. We make suits to order, perfect fit ting, correct in style, at from $20 to $50. You have a great variety of exclusive patterns to choose from. ' 1 MEYER, The People's Tailor, 87 Market Near Front; dec 18 tf Open to 10 P. M. i W. M. CUMMING, Secretary. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5 j Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Blossom Cign 5c. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Elossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. Cuban Blossom Cigar 5c. "Match It" Cheroots- a' gent'e man's smoke Jbetterjhan most cigars "MATCH IT" CHEROOTS Sumatra wrapper Same as 10c cigars. "MATCH IT" CHEROOTS. Try r. ir you won't smoke common stuff. Vollers & Hasbageo. PBOVISIONSBS. dec 89 tf Fancy Fruits! Bananas, Extra Fancy. Fears, O ra p es, Oranges Apples, j Nuts, Figs, Dates and Raisins. Give me a call-- I can please yon on nice Fruit and Candies. J. W. PLUMPER, Jr., 204 Princess Street. Interstate 188. Bell 'Phone 680. Jan4tf "WE WILL BOND YOU." The United States Fidelity anti Guaranty Company. Home Office. - BALTinORE, BED. Pali up Cash Capital, $1,500,000.01) Surety Bonds of every description. FIDELITY. " CONTRACT. JUDICIAL Judicial bonds executed without delay. C. D. WEEKS, General Agent. . smith Building, wumlngton. N 0. Correspondence solicited. nov 8 8m Help Wanted. A vnunar man. 15 to 17 Tears oi are; a reside&t tf Wilmington, who can set type or desires to learn,1 is wanted as copy boy at tne . -s jana tf... STAB OFFICE. " i ( , t i H h' illi . ti it P? , I: '4 ! mmi- M 1 1 V m '; . t a. 1:'., At'-; . 'i- vir ;l ' 1 5, if K3 m 'ftfc ii ': . . A'.it. " , mmt- mm: m. - 'i , ;i Svt-i mm trj i t- kt 5ft ; At the store all in the home under arrest. Goods Co. i ! I 1 J T A 1 ) 'r ( v - t. jl 'T .v