North Carolina Newspapers

fjiirw1" Th.-Th., jrtOltW" .1 LI J tfAoyOwer fly nc. p.per Published i WHoiiaCtoa. I IS TUB sia -J pointing ,ftar. pjndson of Davy Crockett died JZ. -riUn M Stone bai been MJS JJ'- , ,. ,hn hriirands. Wheel- gjoncky, snarply criticised bj 0f Masschmetts for his J. the Souse l.st Friday fail in New York city ljlfcDdayniRht. TbeKel- roiuriaaa at Btlle Creek, Mich , WdeJlr0yed by fire yesterday ; there ,olossof life EiotiDK in 00. buu..- , . r- BoM and several persons were '. . Tue Tread well mines. !L Seattle. Washington, badly dam The Corn Ex U 1 Ljrt Biok has absorbed the Mer 1,1s' National Bank of Chicago. flee roes in Boston held a mas jinf to consider the question of re d;s 'raQCaiseoiBuu r len iott dollars ";n dividends were dia ...a e4terdav to members of the IBilK- J - jjted States Steel UorporaUon. 5, Soatheastern Pssenicer Associa gpa b ia session at Palm Beach, Fla. - British forces in Orange River doj again came in contact with jjfjt'i column. Police de- pjrtaent in Washington has taken ordinary measures for the safety j( Prioce Henry of Russia s.York markets: Money on call m quoted steady at 2ti per cent; gttoa quiet at 8 13-16c; flour market ettt and firm; wheat spot firmer, faired 83: corn spot steady, JiJ, 67i:; oats spot steady. No. 2, )r, rosin steady ; spirits turpentine WEATHER. REPORT ii. s ds?'t or Aqbioultub, ; Weather Bureau, ; 'iuiiJfGTON, N. C, Feb. 18 J Ttsper&tures: 8 A. M 29 degrees; P.JL, 87 degrees; maximum, 43 de- 'M: minimum, 29 degrees: mean, 86 Siicfaii for the day, T. ; rainfall M isi of the month to date. LB1 roESOAST rou TO-DAY. ITismsQTOS, Feb. 18. For North prolioa: Fair Wednesday; Thurs- tj iocreasing cloudiness, probably bw or rain ; fresh winds becoming Prt Almanac February 19. s Rises ... nfcu , 6 46 A.M. 5.44 P.M. 10 H. 58 M. 5.13 A, M 7 43A.M ps Water at South port pw wummeton !caii B. Anthony may really be ne, 3 she say 8, that there are too nay babies in the world. Bat Wig not responsible for any of la. Three years ago Mr. Carnegie m the citv of McKeesport. Pa., &i for a pnblio library. Mc rt concluded to pat on style. feat the $50,000 on a house and r 0 now have to hustle to get some oka to pat in it. the latest combine is reported pn South Dakota, a $900,000,000 pir, which proposes to construct Wtoira and handle all kinds of pats and by-products of the same, p fellosps who steer it propose X to handle the steers and inci dentally the meat eaters. is aaid that within the past taaty five years the insurance com- 6w have paid out $3,800,000,000 corer losses by fire in the United r'te. That was makineit hot for W as it were. Consider i og their 88, it seems to ns it would pay s companies to contribute liber al to the establishment and main- 'ace of efficient fire departments wvna and cities. to- de Peau, a distinguished physician, who is nowTisit- this COnntru- nrInfg ffiaf. i ftio i-Taileut elect. "R.f;ra1a Pl ffnas on the island there will diatelv be a rap.kftt hfttwfifln the and blacks that wUl tear the odto pieces. Some people in J couutry would like to see that it would give an excuse for hold- "nto Cuba. Jacksonville fFla.i Times- ""remarks that not many years wuw aM wumw r" there was looked noon &s" a M now it is that county's Testable crop. As time pro rtirmers make some valuable i.T if some of the farmers Carolina spent half as much Q W worked half as hard culti- grass as they do in trying to off "WUiU 08 iour limes as tWpo, lorn . . fcri oai ana 1800 tni oouu .,10crea8ea her .mf.-.f f Irn A vfviw V1 ujMum- W)000,0n0. in thA .ma'f?m increased her exports of CSL119,000'000 and GermaDJ w 111 W lithiq: 1Q iy0 England led "5.383,400 worth, this country th with $71,00,000 worth . wermanv tb?f r r Vtftl 6 imPrted less than tCZ1' $3.30O,O0O worth, to I - - .-.v:-.-i.. , . ... L ' " t.T -V" ' "f t I . . . )'.; " ' . -"' ': " '" I f M 00 0 o" 0 0 00 000000 00 0 V- ' IHE MORNING BTAR. : f 4: ' ' I 1 '-). Months 1.00? .j . I . 1 i " 'Mm A . -" I IOC . - A -V M . 4 I -vT T - - I yweirvrea nnoenpn ut - i " I i I VUA..- I.XTT MA lOA ntri irrTomrkT .-r -n-r-n-r-m.t-n . . . ; I t CitiH4l()utiMiHtllk.' f "L",.-! MDNICIPAL AFFAIRS. The Board of Audit and Finance Was in Regular Session LastMght. THE STREET IMPROVEMENT. It Moat Cease Wfcea tne $2,800 Is Ex peaded Shall the Quarry be Sold? Toe Clerk aid Treasurer's Monthly Stateneat. The City Board of Audit and Fi nance, Chairman If cQ leen and Messrs. Wilder and Orrell in attendance, was in regular session last night from 8 to 10 o'clock. One of the most important features of the proceedings was concurrence in the extra appropriation by the Alder men of $2,000 to continue the perma nent street improvement, but the City Council was informed that with the information in the hands of the Fi nance Board that amount would only carry the work until about March 1st, after which date no more work must be done. It wis at first thought by the Aldermen that $3,000, would carry on the work until April 1st, when a new appropriation would be forth coming. The introduction of the street im provement subject by Chairman Mc Qieen brought forth a general diacus s.on of the topic. Several members expressed the idea that the rock quarry in East Wilmington could be worked more advantageously by private par ties, the city agreeing to purchase so much of the material, say 10,000 tons each year. If a sale of the machinery could be made to some responsible party -it appeared to be the concensus of belief that a saving to the city would result,the Board having taken the view that private individuals could operate the quarry more cheaply than the mu nicipality. The sale of the old road roller, pur chased in 1900, and too heavy for use in this section, was also suggested and Alderman Maunder, of the Streets and Wharves Committee, who was pres ent, stated that he would see what could be done. He thought perhaps the county would buy it and exchange it for a lighter machine better adapted to a sandy soil. Mrl Robert H. Cowan, the new lessee of the Opera House, was pres ent with his bond, but the Board could take no action until the document came officially first from the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Geo. Harriss, chairman of the Fire Committee, was present and discussed several matters in regard to the Department. It was suggested in talking of the cessation of the street improvement that two bands could be employed to keep the shafts clear of water at the rock quarry and to see that the ma chinery was not ic j ared by non-use, as was suggested some time ago by the Aldermen in meeting. Tne contract for the Fifth street bridge, with Geo. H. Crofm, of At lanta, was referred again to the Alder men, with the suggestion that b afore the time is fixed for a completion of of the work some written agreement should be bad with th? railroad au thorities as to what time they would have the abutments ready. The usual bills for current expenses were read and approved.. City Cleik and Treasurer B. F. King submitted a statement of the opera lions ot his office during January, showing a balance on hand Jan. 1st of $24,023 85; receipts during the month, $30,900.23; total, $54,933 07. The dis bursements during the month con sisted of the payment of two notes of $10,000 each for memey borrowed dur ing the Summer; compromise of th.e Strauss suit, $3,100, and $3,858 paid on the Princess street paving, making a total or $33 977.85. The receipts were as follows: License tax, $2,893.83; bars, $984; markets, $196 08; mayor's court, $177.75; pound fees, $24; miscellaneous and extraor dinary, $347.25; real . and personal property tax for 1901, $36,260 78; prior to 1901, $453.41; costs, $59.40 ; drays, total. $30,900,22. Adjournment of the meeting was had subject to call of the chairman. MARRIED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. Miss Mlanle Gold Davis Became the Bride of Mr. James Edward Ennett. The marriage of Miss Minnie Gold Davis to Mr. James Edward Eanett took place at 3 o'clock yesterday after noon at the home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Davis, No. 906 North Fourth street The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Calvin 8. Black well in the presence of only a few invited friends. The bride and groom received many happy congratulations, and left at 3:15 o'clock for Charleston to spend their honeymoon at the Exposition. Eogif ed la Lamber Business. State Senator B. F. Ayeock, of Wayne county, was in the city yes terday en route to Whiteville, N. C where in pirtnership with his nephew, Mr. Chas. N. Edgerton, he has re cently begun tbe construction of a large saw mill and lumber enterprise. SKW ADVERTISEMENTS. Vollers & Hashagen "Foot Print" Levi McMillan & Co. -8peclal notice. BUBOIB88 LOCALS. Wanted Several young men. WiLGm Light Co. Heat your hall. H I . r ., r. . , - ... .. , ' .................. 1 .. , . UP.i . vvxJniJiujw, u., WttlJJNJttlJAY, JfJKlSKUAKY 19, 1902. WHOLE NO. 10,762 toooooow PENDER COUif POSrPONEllENr Mass Meetlef at Bargsw Saturday Asked That Disposition of March Term. At a representative public meeting of citizens at Birgaw Saturday it was dsoided that - in -view of the great prevalence of smil'pix in adjoining c iuntiesthat it would be best to post pone the term of Pender Superior Court for the first Monday in March and the Governor and Judge presiding will : be communicated with, ac cordingly. s Bruce Williams, E q , of Bargaw, who was in the city yesterday, stated ihat while there is no smallpox within the boundaries of Pender, the disease is reported from all along the border and in view or these csaditioas the people do not oire to take the risk necessarily following a court gather ing, which would bring to the town people of all clasass and conditions from every section of that country. Sampson and Duplin court have already been postponed on account of smallpox and it is deemed proper to take the same action as to the term for Pender. Dr K J. Powers, chairman or the Bord of County Commissioners of Pender, presided over the meeting Saturday and there were ' present all town and county officers and rep resentative citisens generally. . TAXES DUE TO THE STATE. That Portion of New Hanover's Revenue Which Ooes to North Carolina. Yesterday the Stab published ex tracts from the sheriff's statement in settlement of taxes with the County Commissioners for the current year. Yesterday a statement of taxes due the State was for wared tothe authorities in Raleigh. It shows settlement as fol lows: General Fund, as per abstract of listed taxable, $19 830.0; General Fund, as per abstract of unlisted taxables, $6 374 03. Total, $36,191 11. To this is added tax of 4 cents on property for pensions, $3,830.58; tax of 13 cents on poll, $435 48, making a total tax for pensions of $3,816 06 and a total of general and special taxes of $30.01017. Of this amount $350 81 was allowed by the commissioners for overcharges, eta, leaving the gross amount of Btate taxes, $39,659 33 less commissions amounting to $1,483 97, leaving a net amount of $28,176 36. To this is added $33 92 for indigent pupils of the Deaf and Dumb institu tion and $3 is aubstracted for settler ment fee, leaving a net balance of $3,806.28. TRANSFERS OP REAL ESTATE. Two City Lots Exchanged Haads by Par- chsse Yesterday. The following property transfers were recorded at the Cjurt House yes- day: Walter P. Evans and wife, of Laur- inburg to Mary C Bissenger, house and lot on the east side of 8ixth be tween Chesnut and Mulberry streets, toe same oemg 53x10a ieet in kq; consideration, $735. Llllie M. R Oldenbuttel to Henry T. Duls. parcel of land on Market be tween Tenth and Eleventh street. 16x66x34 feet in six?; consideration, $35. President's Office Afire. The telephone alarm of fire at 715 o'clock last evening was on account of a small blazs in the office of Col- Warren G. E.liott, president of the Atlantic Coast Line, in the general offices on Njrth Front street Fire had fallen from a defective grate and ignited the fl xr which was burning rapidly until Chemical Eogine Oo. No. 1 extinguished it The damage will not exceed $25. Want A Submarine Boat A petition to the U. 8. Treasury De partment was being circulated here yesterday, asking that one of the new sub marine boats soon to be stationed atdfforent ports of the country be sent to Wilmington. There are ten or more of the boats being built and these are to be stationed somewhere and the originators of tbe petition very properly ask why should not one of the number be sent here! LOCAL DOTS. Steamer Ylug sailed from Ma deira February 9 th for this port Clarendon Lodge No. 2, K. of P., conferred the first rank upon two candidates at its meeting last night. The schooners Cumberland, Edgar C. Ross and Nellie TP. Howlelt, lumber laden, passed out at Southport at 10 A. M. yesterday. An error occurred in Mr. W. B. Cooper's special advertisement of wheat bran in Sonday'a STAB. The price should have been $L15 instead of $160. The hour of the mid-week Len ten services at St Paul's Lutheran Church has been changed to 4 o'clock this afternoon and following Wednes days. Spirits turpentine on the local market yesterday was quoted quiet and steady at 40 J 11 v cents. Rosin was firm, tar steady and crude quiet and unchanged. Tbe.ewerage contractors are now engaged in excavating 00 Rd Cross between Second and Fourth streets; Fifth at Church street; Wal nut at Natt street and on Walnut be tween Fifth and 8eventh streets. Christian 8dence service. Masonic Temple, Boom 10, this evening at 8 o'clock. ' THE STATE COUNCIL. Junior Order of United Ameri can Mechanics in Session in Wilmington. EXERCISES AT COURT HOUSE. Visitors Welcomed to the City by Mayor Waddell Yesterday Aftersoea Re ports Read Yesterday The Programme for Today. All trains yesterday brought addi tional recruits to the large number of visitors who were already in the city to attend the eleventh annual State Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. A conservative estimate of the number now in the city on account of the meeting is some thing like 150 and a few others are yet to arrive. The publfe exercises yesterday after nobn at 3:30 o'clock in the Court House were well attended and augured pleasant sessions for the Juniors dur ing their stay in Wilmington. Ooun cilor W. J. Ballamy, of Wilmington, presided and called the meeting to or der in a timely speech burning with ardor in the Jr. O. TJ. A. M. cause. At the close of his remarks he intro duced Wilmington's distinguished msyor, C j1. A. M. Waddell, who cor dially welcomed the Juniors to the hospitalities of the city. Col. Wad- deli's sppech, while entirely im promptu, was in one of his happiest veins and brought forth at frequent intervals the most generous ap plause. The response was by Goldsboro's brilliant young mayor and legislator. Geo. E. Hood, E-q , who was both eloquent and grateful in his words of acceptance of the hospitalities prof fered. The exercises were opened and closed with very fervent prayer by the Rsv. Mr. Wells, of Spencer, N. O. Upon the conclusion of the exercises at the Court House, the Juniors re paired to the lodge room of Jeff Davis Council, No. 63. on South Front street, where the executive sessions are being held. The first of these was called to order at 3 P. M. yesterday, State Councilor O. B. Webb, of Statesville, presiding. All the officers are in at tendance with the exception of Vice Councilor B. J. Moore, of Washing ton, in whose stead Geo. E. Hood, E q , of Goldsboro, is acting. Tne remaining officers are as fol lows: Junior Past State Councilor B. S. Nissen, Winston-Salem; Bute Council Secretary Sam F. Vance, Winston-Salem; 8tate 'Council Con ductor J. N. Maxwell, Salisbury; State Council I aside Sentinel W. E. Yopp, Wilmington; State Council Outside Sentinel W. A. Fogleman, Salisbury; State Council Chaplain Rev. W. H. Roacb, High Point ;8tate Council Treasurer J. T. Thacker, Greensboro; State Council Assistant Secretary R. H. Fulghum, Wilson; State Council Warden T. G. Cobb. Morganton, and National Represent atives W. E. Faison, Raleigh, Rev. O. A G. Thomas. Thomas ville: A. B. Homey, High Point; Jno. T. Thacker, Greensboro, and L. O. H. Howlett, Greenboro. The afternoon session of the Coun cil was principally devoted to annual reports. That ot the Credentials Com mittee, composed of R. S. Stewart, Ashe ville; Geo. W. Blum, Winston, and W. H. Bruns, Hickory, showed that about 100 duly accredited repre sentatives were present from 78 Coun cils in the State. The reports of offi cers in their order were heard as fol lows: State Councilor Webb, State Council Treasurer Thacker, State Council Secretary Vance and three finance committees. All the reports were referred to a special committee consisting of H. E Shore (chairman), of Kernersville; C. V. Voils, of Mooresville, and B. A. Baber, of Henrietta. The special com mittee will report at this morning's session. Secretary's Anneal Report. Secretary Vance's annual report showed that the order in this 8tate has gained in finances and membership during tbe past year. There were 37 deaths, the largest number since the Council was established in this State in 1890. Tne receipts from subordinante councils were $31,612.32; disburse ments, $34 592(154; cash' in hand, $3, 778.75; property valuation, $11,011 35; total worth of property of subordinate councils, $1,790. 10. Tbe State Secre tary has collected for 8tate per capita tax, charter fees, etc., $3,263.96. The assets of tbe State Council at present include $3,367.22 in cash and $140 worth of property and supplies. There are 78 councils. Supplies were shipped this week for institution of a new one in Caldwell county with 85 charter members. Tbe first session of the State Coun cil was held at Winston-Salem in May, 1891. At the first meeting there were only 25 members of the 8tate Council. To-day the Council has undercuts jurisdiction about 4,700 memberat . Lest Night's Council Session. The afternoon session adjourned at 6 o'clock and an oyster supper was en j lyed at the Bonils at 6:30 P. M. The regular Council exercises began again In the lodge room at 8 o'clock. An adjournment of fifteen minutes was taken to allow Mr. O. L. Cadwal: lader. of Philadelphia, secretary of the Junior American Mechanic Funeral Benefit Association, an opportunity to address the Council upon that auxil iary branch of the order. Secretary Cadwallader's address was listened to with much pleasure and profit The funeral Benefit Association is for the purpose of establishing a fund for the payment of funeral benefits to mem bers of councils of the Jr. O. U. A. M., in good standing at the time of their death. After the address the regular exer c'ses were of. a routine and private character, and an adjournment was had until 9 o'clock this morning. An afternoon session will be held at 2 o'clock at wbioh time the election of officers will take place. The matter of the building of an orpbanage in this State will be taken up last thing during the session, but it is not thought that tbe d-cision will be to build as the Jr. O. U. A. M. is already contributing to the support of a national institution in another State. The special committee which has this work in charge is composed of Chair man T.' G. Cobb, of Morganton ; R. B. Elam, of Charlotte, and others, tbe two first named being the only mem bers present There is lively competition oiween several towns in the State for the location of the orphanage. Fayette ville has made a very flattering offer for it; Durham offers a site acd $5,000, while Raleigh, Wilmington and other cities may be regarded as bidders. : Notes of the Council Qstheriof. Rev. J. O. Troy, of Durham, the versatile editor of Trojan's Notion, who is here attending tbe State Coun cil, last night visited Clarendon Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias, and en. tertained the gathering with a pleas ing! address. Rev. Mr. Troy is an enthusiastic Pythian as well as a loyal Junior." Through the courtesy of Mr. A. M. Guthrie, of Fort Johnson Council No. 27, of Southport, permission was secured yesterday from the officers of the revenue cutter Algonquin for members ot the State Council to go aboard and see that magnificent ship Many of thoae in the city for the meeting went aboard at 11 o'clock yes terday morning. Postmaster R. W. Davis, of Fort Johnson Council, of Southport, is among the delegates to the Junior meeting. Capt Jno. W. Harper has extended the courtesies of the magnificent steam er Wilmington to the visitors this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The State Council will be taken over the harbor for a trip of an hour or more entirely free of cost The boat may be boarded at Market street dock. Among the delegates who arrived yesterday were Ernest Christian, Roper, N. a, W. Hartsell, Raodle man ; Dr. J. B. Thompson, Graham ; W. P. Williamson, Haw River; G.W. Bobbins. Rocky Mount; A. T. Horton, Raleigh ; W. EL Young, East Durham ; R. L. Poiadexter, Elkin; H. D. Tran- sou, El kin; A. B. Homey, High Point; W. D. Gaster, Fayetteville; R. R. j Simmons, Henrietta; Chas. F. Alexander, Charlotte; O. L. Leonard, Lexington; R. L. Ryan, Salisbury; J. L. Peeler, Faith; Robt H. Fulghum, Wilson; W. L. Summerlin and Geo. E. Hood, Goldsboro ; Chas. Josey, maiden; B. A. Baber, Bel wood; T. G. Cobb, Morganton; R. B. Elam, Char lotte; W. E. Faison, Raleigh; E. W. Moore, Taylorsville; Alex. Page, Rockingham, and G. C. 8mitb, Greensboro. DEATH OF MRS. JOS. STERNBERQER. She Passed Away Yesterday Afternoon After Brief Illness With Paeamoaln. Mrs. Barbara Sternberger, a most estimable woman and wife of Wil mington's esteemed townsman, Mr. Joseph Sternberger, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the family home. No. 513 Nun street, this city. Mis. Sternberger had been ill less than a week with pneumonia, but com plications of heart trouble set in and her death came quickly.' Mrs. Stern berger was born in Bavaria, Germany, but had lived in this country for SO years or more. 8he was 67 years of age when she died. There are be reaved by her death besides the sor rowing husband, three brothers, one sister, four sons and one daughter. The brothers and sister are Mr. Sol Bear, Mr. Sam Bear, Sr., of Wilming ton; Mr. Simon Bear, of Georgia, and Mrs. Julius Fernberger, formerly of this city but now of Wurtzbuig, Ger many. The sons and daughters are Mr. Marcus Sternberger, who holds a rp3nsible position as Inspector of U. 8. Customs in the Philippines; Messrs. L J.; 80I and Julius Stern berger, ' prominent young business men of Wilmington, and Mrs. J. L. Croom, all of this city. The sorrow ing ones have the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. 8. Mendelsohn, rabbi of the Temple of Israel, and the inter ment will be in Oakdale cemetery. Barn and Smoke Honse Destroyed. Mrs. Alice Fell, of Rocky Point, lost her smoke house and barn and stables adjjininnr by fire last Saturday, to gether with the contents of the build ings which consisted or about 1,000 nounds of bacon, between 200 and 300 bushels of corn and other supplies. The blaze originated from fire in the smoke house where tbe meat was being cured. Mrs. Fell carried no insur ance and the loss is very heavy upon her, New Fnraitare Store Mrs. Gaston D. Pharos, formerly a member of The 8need Company, and later of the firm of Mercer $ Phares, has rented the handsome store on Mar ket street formerly occupied by A. M. Busman, and will open a first class furniture store there on or about March 1st. Mr. Phares left last night for Baltimore to purchase his stock. PRETTY SOCIAL FETE. Entertainment . Last Evening at Residence of Col. Foster by Woman's Auxiliary. THE QUESTS WERE MANY. Highly Successful Affsir Socially and Fi nancially Programme of Moslc Charmingly Rendered by Select Artists Decorations. A very large and fashionable audi ence was present last night ' and thoroughly enjoyed the musical and social fete at the hospitable home of Col. and Mrs. F. W. Foster, No 110 North Sixth street. The entertainment was under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association, and the pro ceeds, which amounted to about $45, will be used to increase a fund for re furnishing the Y. M. C. A. buildup a commendable undertaking begun by the ladies a month or six weeks ago. The affair last night at Col. Foster's pretty home was a most charmiug one. The host and hostess received in most gracious manner the hundred or more guests who attended, and the ladies of the Auxiliary in charge of the fete were none the less attentive. Mrs. C. T. Harper was chairman of the general committee of entertain ment and her duties were performed in a most pleasant and acceptable way. Mrs. W. J. Cross well, Jr., was in charge of a beautiful candy booth which netted good results. Miss Lucy Chadbourn and Miss Lizzie Robinson were in chargt- of the refreshment booth. They were assisted by a bevy of charming young ladies, handsome ly costumed, polite and attentive. A splendid musical programme was arranged by Miss Ethel Barnes and most admirably executed as follows: Violin Solo. "Grandpa." by Miss Florence Pearsall. Vocal S )lo. "Out on the Deep.'' Mr. Alex. 8. Holden. Whistling Solo, Miss Lizzie Otten. Vocal Solo. "Fiddle and I." Miss Norma Foster. Recitation. "The Cripple." Miss Florence Pearsall. Vocal Solo. "Far Is She." Mrs. James D. 8mith. Phonograph selections. Mr.. Chas. M. Whitlock. The refreshment tables were su perbly decorated and well laden with tempting edibles, including salads, ice cream of several varieties, tsoffee and chocolate. The entire residence was most tastefully decorated with a profusion of flowers, plants, etc., com bining to make a most beautiful scene. The entertainment was unique and pleasant for the cosmopolitancy of the attendance. People of all churches, creeds and circles came together upon one plane and the effect was most pleasing. If in no other way, the fete was socially a splendid success. Military Will Likely Qo. There is now every indication that the local military will be well repre sented at the Chsrleston Exposition during North Carolina Week. There is a strong sentiment for attendance in the ranks of the Wilmington Light Infantry and whether the State Guard sends a regiment or not, it is most likely that Company C will go of its own accord. The Naval Reserves are also making preparations to go, but of course nothing official is yet known. It is proposed by' the Reserves to take tbe trip to Charleston in lieu of. the regular annual cruise. The Hornet is now being put in readiness by the sailors for the cruise and it is more than likely that the trip will be to Charleston. LEWIS MORRISON TO-ISIQHT. Scenic Effects Said to be Unsurpassed. Opera House To-night Lewis Morrison himself appears as Mephieto at the Opera House to-night in a superb new scenic production pf "Faust" with new choral, musical and scenic effects. Tbe newly written pro logue with its choral music and vocal solos is said to be a splendidly ' dram atic opening to the play. Armbrus ter and Seavey have painted seventeen scenes representing cloud and sunrise effects which gradually disappear. They are worked in conjunction with shaded and colored lights until the culminating spectacle is reached where the host of angels surrounding the Archangel and Mephieto are revealed with a perspective of the heavenly gates in a ray of pure white light There will be gn invisible choir, sing ing music composed and adapted to the requirements of this scene which lasts eight minutes. Miss Rosa bell Morrison, Lewis Morrison's talented daughter, will appear as Marguereite. North Carolinians la New York. News and Observer: "The North Carolina Society in New York has a large membership and it is composed of some of the most successful men in the metropolis. The annual banquet will be held this year at the Waldorf on the 20th of May. At the last elec tion Mr. W, W. Fuller, a I native of Raleigh, and one of the first lawyers tbe 8tate has produced, was elected president or the society; Peter Mallet is vice president; George 'M. Gales, secretary; Chas. 8. Bryan, treasurer. The board of trustees includes the of ficers and these gentlemen: DeL. Haigh, J. H. Strange. George Gordon Battle, John Sprunt Hill, R. B. Smith, Lindsay Russell, Augustus Van Wyck, E. R Murchison, T. H. Par ker. James W. Osborne, Russell Bel lamy and W. W. Fleming. Mr. B. O. Stone returned yes terday afternoon from Florenee to which place he was called on business. For LaQrippe and In fluenza use CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT. for sale nvH rain's Paiaon Ptiannarrt.- m ' t " V I SPECIAL G. J. MoMILLAN has been admitted into the firm of Levi MoMil lan & Co. We are increasing our stock, placing ourselves in a position to handle the be3t trade. We have added to our line of ladies5 Summer footwear, the celebrated "La France" line of Oxfords and Slippers at $3.50 and $3.00. We have no Summer stock from last season. This will enable us to show the cleanest line of Summer footwear in the city. We have bought nothing but new and up to-date styles. First shipment March 1st. Yours, anxious to please, levi McMillan & Co., Fourth and Campbell Streets. THIS IS THE PLACE. Nfebl9tf PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Miss Lillie Gilchrist is visiting friends in Washington, D, C. Deputy Collector C. M. Bab bitt, of Newborn, is at The Or ton. Mrs. E. Render and children returned to Rocky Mount yesterday. ' Mr. H. P. Meyer, gardener at Mclntyre's farm in Onslow is at The Orton. j Mr. Ni F. Nixon,of Little Rock, 8. C, arrived on the steamer Compton yesterday evening. Mrs. R.- E. Bizzell has return turned to Goldsboro after a pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno.' T. PJatt. Miss Hannah Bolles, who has been the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Flagler at Palm Peacb, Fla., returned home yesterday. Mr. T. G. Cobb, editor and proprietor of the Morganton Herald, is one of the welcome visitors to the city for the Jr. O. U. A. M. meeting. Mrs. W. H. Pemberton return ed Monday night from Fayetteville. She left Capt Pemberton much im proved.' Mrs. Smith C. Chapman, of Syracuse, N. Y., was a guest at The Orton yesterday en route to Burgaw to visit friends. Maj. J. A. Lundeen, of Fort Caswell, came up to the city yester day and will leave on the Charleston train this morning for a trip South. Messrs. J. S. Johnson, of In- gold, Sampson county, and H. B. Nunnery, of Cedar Creek, Cumber land county, N. C, were visitors to the city yesterday. Mr. Isadore Bear, who is at tending the Exposition at Charleston, has been called home on account of the death of his aunt He will return home this afternoon. Capt O. A. Wiggins left Mon day night for Texas to make that State his future home. His friends here sincerely wish for him happiness and prosperity in bis new home. A Good Woman done. Miss Louise Cumber died at her home on Queen between Fifth and Sixth streets at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. She was 50 years of age and a consistent member of tbe Sec ond Advent church. Her death is much deplored by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The fu neral will be held at 3 P. M. to-day from the Second Advent church.with interment in Bellevue. JAMES MARINE PARDONED. New Hanover Youth Serving Term in Peni tentiary Released by tbe Oovernor. Special Star Telegram. Ralkioh, N. C, Feb. 18. Gov ernor Ayeock granted a pardon to-day to James Marine, a white boy con victed in New Hanover county for the larceny of a pocket book from Josiah Vincent. The pardon was asked by the Judge, Solicitor, eight jurors who tried the case, and many citizens. C. D. Weeks, Esq., made the appeal to the Govornor. ' 9IABRIED. BWHKTT-D Vl At the residence of the ries ratuer. 90S North Fourth street. Mr. J H&4 SOWaJtU ENNETT and Mlf s MINNIE UO1.0 DAVIS were uoi ed jn marriage Feb ruary 18. 1903. Bev. O. 8. ulackwell, D. D , tfflolAtintc DIED. 8TE8NBKB9EB at her home in tuts city vesteraav afternoon at : o'clock. M rs. BAB BAB a. STCRHdKROE't, wife of Joseph Stern berger. Born In Kingdom of Bavaria, Ger many, aged 67 years. Fuoe-al rrom residence, 513 Nun stree.tSthls (Wednesday) aternoon at 4 o'clock. Inter ment at Oakdale Cemetery. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wednesday, February 10th. Positive appearance of LEWIS MORRISON HIMSELF and hts excellent company of players,' includ ing Kiss BOSABEti MORBISON, in the origi nal famous production of with its wo-derful electric andcalcium effects. The Marvelous ' Brocken Scene." feb 16 8t . The Best Seed Fays Largest Profits. ! ,VAUGHM'S IMPROVED EARLY OHIO. WHITE, BLISS, EARLY ROSE, I Seed Potatoes, White and Bust Proof Oats. Get in your orders. Dried and Evaporated Apples and a f nil line of Groceries and Pro visions. HALL & FEABSALL. . (IKOOBFOBATXD.) jan astr - wholesale erooers. ' I - j NOTICE. 1, It's made from Pennsylvania Oats, a It's flavor superfine, We'd thank, you very much indeed, to try it just one time. I In order to convince you t of the superior quality of i I our Oatmeal it must be I tried on your own table. I To induce you to make the. if trial we will sell it this I week for A. M mm 1 . wniy 4c per id. H. J. Bierman & Co., A Bell 'Phone 38. 215 Market St. foe 18 tf "FOOT PRINT. 3M 50 cents a piece for the Tags. "Cuban Home Half a cent each for Tags. "Topical Twist" Cigars Unsurpassed by any Cigar on the market, quality and price con sidered, is not equalled in America. Thousands sold on this market for years is a fair guarantee of quality. Sold by every place Belling Cigars. Vollers & Hashagen. Corn, Oats, Hay, Provisions. feb 16 tf Seed Oats, Seed Wheat, Salt, Molasses, Bagging and Ties. Lime, Cement,. Nails, Grain and Hay, AJgeneral line of Groceries of best quality and fair prices. The Worth Company. Jra 19 tl 1 tab Pia Is a Luxury. IT PAYS TO GET THE BEST. We have the four leaders. Waterman's Ideal, Laughlin's "New Departure," Paul E. Wirt's and Parker's "Lucky Curve." All the above well known Pens at manufacturers' prices. Try one and if it don't suit you can have your money back. C. W. YATES & CO., Booksellers and Stationers. reoiatr REASONABLE GOODS MULLETS, new catch, Best Oream Cheese. Martin's Gilt Edge Butter, Bagging and Ties. SALT. A exarxBAL ran or case eoooe DSXAKD AT THIS 8EASOH. Sole agents lor BOB ROY FLOUR. UclIMR &PEMSM 1 it a n - n.i 1 a H uns 1 1 EarlyRoseSfiGd Potatoes Foul - - - 4 I 14 1 KM- t v 1.-. U-4: :1 t I , .1, in'-'. it ..i.. . f ! i. ' t . . v. S- mm mm 4 - -;i"" ; '1 1 i -2 t 1 X fl; ;" r t tit it!" ' if - - .i t . V-.&v ,4m 4