North Carolina Newspapers

' ,. . A'. r ...-i.tlon Lrrer iua . Of Any Other OsIlyNews pjper PiibHshedjlo Wilmington, i owing Jtot:, OUTLINES. PhiliPP'oe bill was again dis 52tfSt The House 5 the Iod'11 8PPpQPriaUon bilL 'snijlnta excursion train -ted on the Mexican Central, ElP-oo- Rlch Blant0n fli Fummine. convicted in Bo- ,,t of criminal assault, were d to be nangeu .o.u mj. of sleet has cat ;nin,ton.D.C fromd.rect Graphic coaimaDv.uu v .1 ...;na are delayed: the 'b moving northward. ; . thA Isthmian canal .k.nd yesterday in Wash- -Order is being restored in gton. but disturbances at other m Soin continue, and the goa is 'regarded asj extremely The release of Miss Stone S brands is still delayed. Lone says he intends to jjjg pres dent's cabinet, but has I t resigned The reported Jopt to rjb a bank in the City of urea Toursday night is denied iwrr McGrovern win umt uu L-Sew York markets: Money on j (teady at 22 per cent. ; cotton i-.t9l3-l6j; flour barely steady, rial-spot easy, No. 2 red 83c; corn iteady. No. 2 6:3; oats spot 0ij. No. 2 49.1; rosin steady; spirits Uentine stead v. j WEATHER REPORT 0.3. Der'T or Aqbioultcb. . Wcatheb Bureau, . 4- WnjnsQTON, N. 0., Feb, 21. 5 Ibnperatures: 8 A. M., 58 decrees; P.M., 4'J degrees; maximum, 61 de- Uh; minimum, 40 degrees: mean. 50 tews. biifall for the day, .31; rainfall Welti of the month to date, 1,93 STORM WARNING. foeWeatner Bure.u sen tout warn- Wu 11:15 A. M. toSavaonah.CharleB kWilmington, Morehead and Wash- in. A itorm was then central off South Carolina coast; was expect- to increase in intensity during its Wthtard movement. rOBKOAST FOR TO DAT. Vashwqtos, Feb 21. For North ma: Fair Saturday and probably Ldir; brisk northwest winds on the rt Aimanac February 22. Bisas .. 16 4U.M. Jet....; I 5.47 P. M. fiLength I UK. 5 81. WWater at Southport 7 47 A.M. boater Wilmington. 10 17 A.M. Havaua's 271..363 population USi are colored. And they have Airline there,' too. is said that the Senate will feck about $20,000,000 out of that tax repeal bill passed by ; the sue. 1 is estimated that the corona-! p of King Edward will cost the iih Government and the British $20,000,000. 1 lie Grand Da ke Paul of Eussia V up so high that when he P'da he has to take a bed with coaatmctei on the telescope Ju. ta Haima, daughter of Senator pi, is engaged to be married to fcispaper cartoonist. Perharjs f! thinks that a fellow like that i be handy to have in j the Bsae. I - j-i.au ua ia v CJ J &iuu m redden and unusual interest he rw m tne South in sending ftoera telling us what a bi p mp subsidies will give the Bidalebov8 drove a black P'hea they escaped ! from tne fwKjail. Xow there are four f black horsa on exhibition bv different sections of P State. Wcr TTJ i J i .- -".cuueraou Bays ne nas l ' Freceaent ior prevem P'fitimendmenta tn : Killn nro- ffor recinrnrirtr on1 ia onnnf.' wuva VAX f WrWMi f'tfier tariff reduceraJ 0Qrlfonri,- 1.1. : L feDce between the Eepubli !JJ Democratic parties: 'The 'Power, n, f . . Jtttf "ouiuurats seoK power CTJ4 Principles." That's it in a "we anniversary of Wash Tairl- . " V VMS Mv "lends could not more apT ' celebrate it! than h H tO him tnJm '2 hi o. . i l.7 CAikmpie ana warnings, ,BJ"ig to reform. 1 j- L no reason whv tria fiiUft of Minn.-'i; ;rrr: m j "ucoom snouia not of blead and butter. hfcr 9fi ttat State turned out 880,500 barrels of flor X0QOBnr 7 turned out Te 60, f 1HE MORNING BTARo ksrf ' Ij xrrT t -vw. ! m.. ' i : LOCAL DOTS. The business office of the Y. M. a A. is being overhauled and en larged. New furniture will also be added. . Bev. C. B. Paul, of Onslow county, will preach at Soutbside Bap tiat Cnurch to morrow morning; and evening at the usual hours. Henry Walker, a colored dray man, was fined f5 in the police court yesterday for driving on the sidewalk on Orange, between Seventh and Eighth streets. He was arrested by Police Officer K. J. Grimsley. The ordination of the elders recently elected by the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church will take place to-morrow morning. The elders to be ordained are Messrs Jas. H. Chadbourn, Jr., and Philandtr Pearsall. The Secretary of State granted an amendment Friday to the charter of the Whiteville Lumber Company, providing for an increase of the capital stock to $35 000 and fixing the limit of capital authorized at $100,000. Conway (S. C.) fferald: "The bill to provide a close season for the protection of clams and oysters, which was introduced in the House by the Horry delegation, passed the House and was sent to the Senate the first of last week. It is doubtless a law at this writing." Emphasizing the fact that a fireman is always on duty, Mr. W. R. Bon ham, a member of Engine Company No. 1, in passing yesterday about noon, extinguished an incipient blaze that had started in a low place near a building on Third, between Market and Princess streets. Mr. W. M. Cumming, real estate agent and notarv. will not ob serve Washington's birthday to-day. Ue says he likes to observe all holi days as far as possible, but cominar on Saturday today his office will be so busy be finds it imposuble to incon venience his patrons by closing. Boxes for contributions to the Sir Waller Raleigh monument have been sent to a number of towns in the State to be put in publio places in those communities. Capt W. P. Old ham, of this eity, has received five, and he will place them at once so that they may be convenient to the public. The Stab has, with the com pliments of Mr. Alex. 8. Holden, a beautiful souvenir pamphlet of the Cumberland County. (Pa-) 8equi Centennia). It is printed at Carlisle, Pa., the home of the Linden 8hoe Company, of which Mr. Holden is agent for this territory. The boos: contains many pretty views in Car lisle and Cumberland county. MONUMENT TO LIEUT. SH1PP. Coifressmai Belliay latrodsces a Bill for Its Eitsbllakmest la Charlotte. Congressman Bellamy introduced in the House Friday a bill to obtain the consent of the government for the lo cation of a monument in memory of the late Lieutenant W. EL 8hipp oppo site the postoffiee in Coarlotte. Sena tor Pritchard introduced a similar bill in the Senate, but it has not yet been acted upon. A letter to Congressman Bellamy from J. P. Caldwell, Hertot Clarkson and H. L. Smith states that arrange ments have been made to unveil the monument on the 20th of May. Embarked ia Grocery Bnslaess. Cant. 8. F. Craig, secretary of the Cape Fear Pilots' Association, has em barked in the grocery business. Be cently he purchased the stock of goods and good will of Mr. O. L. Spencer in the store at Fourth and B aden streets, and will conduct the business in the future. Capt. Craig's brother, Mr. C W. Craig, and Mr. Listen Ltrkins will be at the stand to receive customers. Capt Craig 'will continue his service with the Pilots' Association but will be in general charge of the place. Wat hfoit os's Birthday. pi.. Tiati.ffiMi will observe the usual holiday hours to-day. The carriers ;u mat nnt earlr morning collec tion and dt livery. The general de- .... M livery window will bs open irom io in V.lnlr A Iff. and 8 to 7 P. M. The registry department and stamp win dow will be open from 9 to 10 A. M. Tha Hnk Cnstom House and Ex changes will also be closed for the day. No basiness will bs transacted by the savings banks or tne city. Removed to Savsaoab. Mr. George Heide, who is well and -Ul- Vnnarn fn WilminfftOD. hSS gone to Savannah, Ga , where he has taken a position as cmei ciera m .u office of the master m'Chanio of the Plant 8ysiem. In Wilmington he was time keeper in the office of the superintendent of motive power of the Coast Line. Mr. A. F. Fremain suc ceeds Mr. Heide in his Wilmington position and Mr. E. L. Matthews is also promoted by the change. NEW ADVKBTISEMENT8. J. W. P.'ummer, Jr. Fruit v nr.mn Mr. Ron For COUghs. Savings Banks No business to-day. BUSWB88 LOCALS- .Wanted -Bailable man, W. M. Cumming I will not " P. M. at the Dixie Cafe, 117 Princes THE CAROLINA YACHT CLUB. Asoaal Medlar Last Nlf nt at the Court Hoaae Electloa of OH leers for -the Easaiat Year Reports, Etc. The annual meetine of the Carolina Yacht Club, Commodore F. A. Lord presiding, was held last nifht at 8:15 o'clock in the county court room at tne uourt House. There was a good attendance and the enthusiasm was verv marked. About the only matters of publio In terest transacted at the meeting wss the reading of the annual reports and the election of officers for the ensuing year. : There was a minted contest between friends of several persons who were. named for commodore, but the elec tion resulted in favor of Mr. 8. Percy Cowan, who was nominated by Wm. J. Bellamy, Esq. Commodore F. A. Lord was renominated, but he declined to run. The only other nomi nation was Mr. Jno. K. Williams. whose name was presented bv Mr. Robt O DeRosset. The full list of officers chosen is as follows: Commodore S P. Cowan. Fleet Captain M 8. Willard. Flag C .ptaln Clayton Giles, Jr. Purser Henry R Savage. Treasure Jno. B. Peschau. Marshal H. M :L. Green. Governing Board B. A. Parsley, M W. Divine and R. O. DeRosset. Improvements to the club house for the approaching season and other matters of detail was left to the Gov erning Board, which will meet very soon. Cotton and Naval Stores. The weekly statement of the receipts of cotton and naval stores at the port at Wilmington, posted yesterday at the Produce Exchange, shows an In crease in cotton receipts for the six days of about S 500 bales, while the number of casks of spirits of turpen tine that came In sight was only about one-fourth of the number received same week last year. Bosin showed an increase of over 2,000 casks, and there was also a slight increase in the number of barrels of tar and crude that were received. Cotton re c dots the past few days have been light, which gives rise to the .opinion that the sharp advance recently in the price of the staple brought out of the coun try about all that was being held for higher prices. Ice Plast Neariaf Completion The plant of the Independent Ice Company, in the northeastern section of the city, is rapidly nearing comple tion and it is expected that March 1st will fiod everything ready to begin operations. The plant was installed by the York Manufacturing Company, of York, Pa., and in order to complete tbe work by contract time a force of men has been kept constantly at work, night-nnd day, for four weeks. The steam and air test, which are very im portant to the starting of the factory. will be made next week. Elevators for hoisting tbe blocks of ice into cold storage, picks, saws, tongs and other tools for the handling of the product have been ordered. Eaflae Practice Test. Chief Schnibben and his men yester day had the Atlantie engine, Fourth aod Princess streets, and the Adrian (reserve), which is kept at tbe Gheml cal station, at Market dock for prac tice. Chairman George Harriss, of tbe Fire Committee, was present and a practice test with 300 pounds pressure on each engine was had through a deluge norzlc. The engines pumped from the river 1,200 gallons a minute aad threw a stream across Front street, the distance being more than a block. Aa Evealog With Qibsoa. Miss Georgia Bay McMillan.of Lum berton. will asiat the Woman's Aux iliary of the Y. M. O. A. in arranging an elaborate entertainment, a "Social Evening With Gibson." to be given In the Association auditorium soon after Easter. Prominent young people will impersonate popular characters in the art books of Charles Gibson and the scenes will be in tableaux with calcium light effects. Tbe various features will be interspersed with readings by Miss McMillan. Bad Weather Predicted. Rav. Irl B. Hicks, the weather prophet, predicts unpleasant, wintry weather for February and March. He advises farmers to exercise all reason- ahla and sroner precautions for tbe sheltering and feeding of live stock. and aucpests that wise planting xor out-door work should be done. He brieves that tbe months of April, May and June will be propitious above the average for agricultural and out door avocations. Pythias Sick ia Qoldsboro. Mr H. D. 8tanland, Chancellor Commander of Stonewall Lodge No. 1, K. of P , last night received a telegram from Keener of Records and Seal J. 8. Crawford, of O. O. Buffin Lodge No. 6. of Goldiboro, stating that F. L. Manly, of 8tonewall Lodge, was very sick in that city. Chancellor Com mander Stanland telegraphed in reply that the local lodge would be glad or any assistance that Baffin Lodge would g ve to the brother In distress. M.fnnrlMl Servifift. nBHBW. A memorial service in honor of the late Benjamin A. McClammy, for many years a member of the Board of . ... . i v.r.h Stewards, win oe wdbbowu Sir eet"MethodIst 'church Ho morrow . m.a x jhiH. Hall will preach a abort sermon, nnd appropriate re marks will be made by the members of the church. WILMINGTON, N. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY FIRE RATES GO DP. Twenty-five Per Cent. Increase On All Risks East of the Rocky Mountains. BECOMES EFFECTIVE AT ONCE Meeting of Prominent Officials la New York Decided Oa That Coarse to Recoup Hesvy Losses of 1901 aad 1902 -Effect Here. Insurance men and policy holders in Wilmington are much interested in the action of a meeting of fire insur ance officials in New York Thursday at which it was determined to increase by 25 per cent, the fire insurance rate on mercantile houses, merchandise and manufacturing establishments in every State in the Union east of the Rocky Mountains. The increase is now effective and oames from the highest authority in the country the fire insurance companies, themselves. The increase in the rates is on account of the very heavy losses which have been sustained during the last two years, and particularly because the losses since the first of January have been out of all proportion to any simi lar period in the past This increase in rates includes all companies and associations. For some time action has been contemplated by the insurane officials looking to re couping upon the very heavy losses which have been sustained. It was thought that the companies would be enabled to break even at the end of 1902 if the losses during this year were not heavy without a raise in the rates. It was the concensus of opinion among the insurance men toward the close of 1901 to allow no increase in the rates to be made, hoping that the fosses of the last two years would be somewhat balanced by a prosperous 1902. During January and thus far into February tbe losses have been about $20,000,000, an almost unpre cedetited amount. The great confla gration at Paterson, N. J., and at Hartford, Conn., being the principal fires where greatest losses were sus tained. The increase in rates is to apply to all new business and to renewals. It will bs felt considerably in Wilming ton as in other cities. Col. Walter Taylor, at the head of one of the lar gest agencies in the city, representing many of tbe companies with principal offices in New York, was asked yes terday about the increase. He had j tist returned to the city and said he had not had time to carefully examine the matter in detail, but he knew the increase was on, from the fact that on ly that morning he had attempted to place some insurance on a hurry order by telegraph and be found that the companies would write the policies only at the advanced rates. "It is simply a business proposition," CoL Taylor said, "tbe companies can't be expected to run at a losa and the merchants and manufacturers can't afford to do business without insur ance. The issue had as well be met squarely in the face and there is no room for a kick. For a long time the fires have been very heavy, and dur ing 1901 a remarkable number of fire insurance companies were forced to I'qiidate on account of their serious loaaes. Tbe Paterson and Waterbury oofligrations comiog on the heels of a bad year, were so disastrous as to re sult in prompt action by insurance companies." Underwriters estimate that the ad vance will probably be sufficient to put the fire insurance business on a footing where it will make a profit instead of a loss. Since Jan. 1, 1901, SO well-known fire insurance compa nies have either retired altogether from business or withdrawn from large sections of the country. Some of these were very old established in stitutions, and their discontinuance has made it difficult for many mer chants having large values subject to one fire to nrocure sufficient insurance from tbe companies legally authorized to do business. The text of the resolution adopted at the New York meeting is as fol lows: "That after considering the present condition of the country as affected by the large and numerous fires which have occurred during the past three years, rendering the business unprofit able and forcing the withdrawal of many companies, the hardship of the situation being emphasized by the conflagrations of tbe last few weeks, with no prospect of relief, they are of the unanimous opinion that not only the good of tbe companies but the safety of the public demand that rates should be immediately and largely advanced, and that unless such ad vance is promptly made tbe compa nies will be forced to withdraw their indemnity. They therefore agree that throughout tbe country rates shall be advanced on mercantile stocks in all buildings except such as are occupied as dwellings above tbe grade floor and on frame store buildings; also on all manufacturing risks and other special hazards which have not been rated under revised and approved schedules within one year. "That the advance in rates on all such risks shall be 25 per cent and upward, as may be equitable in each ease, and that this advance shall go into effect immediately and continue until such risks can be specifically rated under proper revised and ap proved schedules." The Stab last night was handed tbe following copy of a telegram received by all agents in the eity yesterday : "At a meeting of the Fire Insurance Companies held in New York eity on tbe 19th Inst, the following resolution was adopted and promulgated to every local agent doing business east of tbe Bocky Mountains: That a twenty-five per cent increase in rates be made on ail atneka of merchandise without ex- eantion and on all frame store build inn: aaid increase to take effect im mediately." MR. DEDRICH STELJES DEAD. Well Knows German Citizen Passed Away Yesterday Evealsg at ef O'clock After Liagerlag lllaess Mr. Dedrich Steljts, one of Wil mington's best known and most high ly etteemed German citizens, passed away last evening at 5:80 o'clock at his home in this city. No. 834 South Fifth street All members of his fam ily, residing in this country, were at his bedside when he died. Mr. Ste) jes has been in failing health the past six or seven years, but not un til the last few months did his condi tion become critical. His death re sulted from a general breaking down of his constitution with complicstions of heart failure. He was born in Sudwede Lilenthal, Hanover, Ger many, July 15tb, 1833, and was there fore in the 69th year of his age He had been a resident of Wilmington for forty three years and was one of the city's most enterprising business men until poor health made it neces sary for him t3 retire from the active pursuits of life some time ago. He last conducted a grocery store on cor ner of Six and Castle streets. Mr. 8teljs was a man- of many sterling traits of character, generous and char itable to a fault Those who knew him well in life are regretful in the ex treme that he should be taken away, though his death was not altogether unexpected. Mr. Ste' jas marr ed Miss Mary Francis 1 Pugh, of this city, and she with two sons and two daughters sur vive him and have the heartfelt sym pathy of many friends. The sons are Messrs. Albert and Herbert Sieljes, of Boreveport, La., and they arrived yes terday a few hoars before their father's death. The daughters are Misses Mary A. and Bertha Ste) jas, both of this city. Mr. J. D. Steijes, of Wilming ton, is a nephew of the deceased, but all other relatives live in Germany. Notice of the funeral will be given later. BASKET BALL LAST NIGHT. Two loterestiog Oames Last Night at City Hall Secoad Series ia Lestae Beflas Next Week. The last of the first series of basket ball games in tbe Y. M. O. A. League were played last night and the contests proved the most exciting of tbe sea son. The A. O. L. team, which with drew from the league a few days ago, forfeited its game, one to nothing, to the Young Men, but the latter team was played by a picked organization and defeated, 15 to 7. That game, however, does not count in tbe league series. In the second game the Boys' Brigade was victorious over the Naval Beserves in a score of 21 to 18. The standing of tbe clubs at the end of tbe first half is as follows: Young Men, 1,000; Business Men, .750; Naval Beserves, .200; A. C. L, .000 The teams lined up last night as follows: YOTJHG HEN. E. H Scott r f.. J. L. Davis. . .. .1 f .. O -8. Hopkins... c... PICKED TEAM. . . . W. A. Little .A J. Mitchell ,.W. F. Turner , J. Gause . . .Li B. Wiggs boys' brigade. ..W. B Dosher . Frank Irving . J. J. Loughlin .Osborne Foard ...H. F. Qainn a. K. Boney....r e E Y. Davis lg natal reserves. J H. LeGwin....rf, W. A Little If C. J. Johnson. . . .c. . H. Sbtrma- r g J. A. McGeacby.l g Officials W. L. Latta, J. T. King, umpires; N M. Wetzel, referee; Allen Huegins. time-keeper; W. L. Willi ford, scorer. Tbe second half of the series will be between four strong teams, evenly matched, and some good" 'sport is looked for. Six games will be played ; one each night with a programme of athletic exercises after each game. The admission will be only ten cents, and large crowds are expected. MANY CANDIDATES FOR PLACE. More Thaa Half a Dozea Persons En dorsed for dea. Toon's Posltlos. Friends of Hon. B. F. Grady, of Sampson, and Prof. M. C. S. Nobles, of Chapel Hill, were very active here yesterday in securing endorsements for each of those gentlemen as suc cessor to the late Gen. T. F. Toon, as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Petitions asking the Governor to ap point one or the other of them were vigorously circulated and largely signed. In the meantime candidates are de veloping all over the State. Among the number mentioned in thatconnec tion are Prof. W. H. Ragtdale, of Greenville; Prof. R. B. Hunter, of Charlotte; Bev. P. B. Law, of Lum ber Bridge; ProLW. G. Quackenbush, of Lturinburg, and Prof. John Duck ett of Lumberton. Professor Duckett, several years ago, was Superintendent of Public In struction in Wake : county and was General Toon's chief clerk at the time of his death and during his last illneta for several months had charge of the administration of the office. Goods Damaged by Water. Goods in front of the store of Mr. Sam Bear, Sr., No. 18 Market street were wet to some extent with water from the hose being used in the engine practice, by the Fire De partment at Market dock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Bear was very indig nant at the alleged damage ' to his property and it is learned he will make claim upon, the eity for the in jury. Chairman Harriss, of the Fire Committee, when asked 7 about " the matter, stated that the eity ordinances forbade: the placing of goods on the sidewalks and he hardly thought Mr, Bear could expect to recover. ' 22, 1902. PRETTY SOCIABLES. Number of Church and Society Entertainments Were Given Last Evening. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. First Baptist Cfaarch Societies la the Lather Memorial Baildiaf The. Esraest Workers-Letltis Lodge Daughters of Rebekab. A number of delightful church and lodge entertainments were given last evening in the city and despite the very inclement weather all of them were well attended and successful in a marked degree. . Perhaps the moat elaborate of the number given wss in the lecture room of the First Baptist church, where the valentine party of a week ago was re peated and additional features of much merit were added by the "Novelty Club," an auxiliary organization of the Sunday 8chool, in charge of Mrs. Calvin 8. Black well. The entertainment opened at 4 o'clock in the afternoon with a novel and interesting programme of domes tic features by the young ladies. From 7 to 8:30 o'clock delightful re freshments were served and during the remainder of the evening the en tertainment proper was in progress. A ''Zioboo Band," composed of Messrs. Ben. White, Willie Muse, James Everett, Eddie Riley, Albert Dosber and Dock. Marshal, contribu ted largely to the musical, features and were warmly applauded. Miss I slay Bountree sang with splendid effect and Miss Sallie Oldham recited charmingly. Little Miss Elizabeth Bountree, a tiny tot two and a half years old, sang "Bock of Ages" with much aweetness and responded to an encore with "Ships on the Ocean." She was given a third recall and: posed beautifully in "Living Pictures. jy Following these members came the presentation in a clever manner of a little comedy entitled "Gossip." The caste of characters wss as follows and each individual did her turn gracefully and perfectly: Misses Louise White, Cora Meredith, Ethel Holden, Bosa Meredith, Lillian Johnson and May Belle Taylor. The entertainment was for the bene fit of a fund to be used in furnishing tbe lecture room and a neat sum was realized. Washington's Birthday Party. The Earnest Workers of 8t An drew's Presbyterian church gave a novel entertainment last night from 8 to 11 o'clock at the residence of Mr. J. O. Stewart No. 220 North Second street. The event was in the nature of a Washington Birthday party and a large number of guests were in at tendance. Mr. and Mrs. 8tewart most hospitably received and the pro gramme of music and literary features was much enjoyed. It was of a high order of excellence and was executed as follows: Piano duet Mrs. W. H. Sprunt and Mif8 Pocahontas Britt Eassy, 'The Life of George Wash ington" Miss Mary Thompson. Vocal Solo. "Bonnie Sweet Bessie" Mrs. W. EL Sprunt. Vocal Solo, "Entreaty" Miss Car ries. White. Vocal Solo, "Fiddle and I" Miss Norma Foster. Vocal 8olo, l-Shoogy Shoo'' Miss Mary Cole. . Q iartetie,"Good Night Good Night -Beloved" Misses Carrie White, Sallie Smith. Messrs. A. B. Sandlin and A. 8. Holden. The home was beautifully decorated with evergreens and national colors and in the parlor a large portrait of Washington and his coat of arms were in evidence. As each guest was admitted, he or she was blindfolded, given a paper hatchet- and directed to pin it in the proper place upon the likeness of a cherry tree on a canvass in the. rear of the room. The first prize a handsome book for distinction in that contest went to Miss Maude Pattison and the second prize a pretty silk handker chiefwas captured by Mr. W. B. McOlellan. The booby prize a pa per hatchet went to Mr. S. 8impson, of the British steamship Chatbum Another unique feature was a contest for pr'zas in a handsome cake in which was baked a ring, thimble and dime piece. The first was won by Mr. James Wade, the second by Mr. James Boylan and the third by Miss Bertha Wade. The entertainment was one of the prettiest of the season. Ia Lather Memorial Baildiaf . A delightful entertainment from 3 until 11 P. M. was given yesterday in the Luther Memorial Building, Sixth and Princess streets, by Mrs. H. Behder for the benefit of the improvement fund of St Paul's Lutheran church. An elaborate pro gramme of music, song and recitation was carried out and from 6 to 8 P. M. a sumptuous supper was enjoyed. Tea and chocolate was served later in the evening, a number of tables hav ing been presided over by a bevy of pretty young ladies. A number of splendid selections were given by Mr. E Clayton Moore on one of Edison's large size phonographs. The hall was beautifully decorated and the atten dance was very large. . The Daughters oi Rchekah. Letitia Lodge No. 3, Daughters of Bebekah, most charmingly entertained their friends last night with a festival at the residence of Mr. a B. Dudley, No. 119 Castle street There was delightful programme of music, etc, and refreshments were served In great abundance. The organization is the ladiea' society of the Odd Fellow frar iternity and many;1 members of tbe L O. O. F. lodges were in attendance and were given very uUejitioa. WHOLE NO. 10,765 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Dr. L. D.:McPhail, of Rose Hill, arrived last evening. Mr. Benj. Camper, of Golds boro, is registered at The Orton. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Behder have returned from New York. ! Mr. Thos. Peacud, the popular Baleigh travelling man, is at The Orton. Mr. H. 8. Ledbetter, of Bock ingham, registered at The Orton yes terday. Mr. Henry Clark Bridgers, the enterprising railroad man of Tar boro, spent yesterday in tbe city. Mr. Charlie Elliott, of Wash ington, D. C, is spending a few days with his parents, Col. and Mrs. War ren G. Elliott. Mrs. Charles E. Brooks and daughters, Misses Dixie and Christina, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests of Mrs.' H. F. Wilder. Baleigh Post 21st: "Mr. Charles McMillen, the well known architect of Wilmington, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon." Baleigh Post, 21st: "Mr. Ire dell Meares, of Wilmington, is spend ing a day or two in the city. He came especially to confer with Judge Pur nell regsrding cases pending in the United States Court, but found the judge out of town on a pleasure trip south." FUNERAL OF GENERAL TOON. Condocted ia Raleigh Yesterday After aooa A Very Impressive Service. Maay Possible Successors. Special Star Telegram. Raleigh, N.C.Feb 31 The funeral of Gen. Toon to-day, was very large ly attended and according to the very impressive programme published this morning. It was carried out with the addition of the following musical selec tions: "Abide with Me".bythe con gregations as tbe remains were brought into the church. "Soldier of God Well Dane," by the choir. "Safe:Within the Veil," solo by Bev. B. T. Vann, D. D. "How firm a Foundation," by the choir. "No Night there," solo by Miss Bosa Broughton. It will probably be several days be fore a successor to Gen. Toon is ap pointed by the Governor. The claims of several candidates are being press ed, among them Prof. J. Y. Joyner, of Greensboro; Prof. J. Allen Holt, of Oak Ridge; Prof. M C. S. Noble, of Chapel Hill; Hon. B. F. Grady, of Sampson, and Prof W. H. Bagsdale, of Greenville. Some of tbe candidates have friends already here pressing their claims. It seems to be the impression that Prof. Joy ner has thelbest.prospect, if he will accept National lostitatloa for Blind. Washington correspondence, Ba leigh Post : "Congressman Bellamy, who is a member of the sub-committee appointed from the House Committee on Education to consider the bill ap propriating $75,000 for higher educa tion of the blind, received a letter to day from Superintendent John E. Bay, of tbe State Institution for tbe Blind, endorsing the bill. The bill was introduced by Mr. Boutelle, of Illinois, and provides for the training of tbe blind in the professions to be es tablished in Washington. O.her mem bers of the sub committee are Tyrell, of Massachusetts, and Howell, of New Jersey." Broke Into a House. Gealy James, a notorious, negro thief, was before Justice Fowler yes terday afternoon on a charge of break ing into tbe hou.-e of Julia Moore, a colored denizen of "Dross Neck," and stealing therefrom four plates, a woollen ' skirt and a pair of trousers, the latter article belonging to Ed Gause, black. The preliminary ex amination was continued until this afternoon for further evidence, James being in jail in the meantime. Cao't Improve oa Him. A. correspondent in the Lumberton Robesonian, signing himself "Voter," and suggesting a ticket for the next election, says of Wilmington's esteem ed townsman: "When you come to the Congressional election, you can't beat the present incumbent Hon. John D. Bellamy. He is with and for the people. He is a good servant keep him there, he knows the ropes. Try as yon may you can't improve on him." He Is Not a Candidate. H. L. Stevens, Esq., of Warsaw, who was in the city a few days ago, was asked if there was truth in the report in the newspapers that he was a can didate to succeed Oscar J. Spears, Esq., of Lilliogton, as assistant district at torney for the Eastern District He replied that the reports were entirely without foundation. Mr. Spears is a candidate to succeed himself. A Cbasge of Berth. Mr. Charles B. Davis, the popular clothing salesman, for the past several years with the Fishblate Clothing Company, begins work this morning with the well known firm of J. M. Solky & Co., on Front street Mr. Davis is well known in Wilmington and throughout this section ; thorough ly understands the clothing business and deserves all possible success. For LaGTippe and In fluenza use CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT. Tor sale by H rum's ramowTtiarmawy. ; One Year, by Kail,' $5. Six Month. " 8.BO : ; Throe Months. 1.26 ; JgTwo Xoathav " lOQ; Dllred so Swbscrlfcera lat taw SOUTHERN LEAGUE PLAYERS. Many of Them Were With North Care- Una Last Yesr New Orleaas. New Orleans, Feb. 20. The work of selecting the local team is proving of decided interest to the other eitiea in the league, but Manager Powell has finished this work completely. He announced last nigbt that he would not search for additional players. Dan nehower, Stewart. Freeland, High and Bradford will make up the staff of pitchers. Abbott- Westlake. Kemtcer. of the Virginia league, and Wallace, of Canada, will be the catchers on duty. Bob Stafford will cantain the team and hold down first base, while Jake Atz will be moved from third to sec ond, and Jim 8mith will bs back on short "Heinie" Deissel will do duly at third, as usual. Stanlev will be over in right field. Mullen in left field and either "Curley" Maloney or Nor cum in center. Norcum ia expected to prove a bisr improvement over "Beddy"Gilliean. who was allowed to remain in West Virginia. Abbott, Mullen and Smith will set tle down to work in tbe next day or two. Jack Law will also train with the Pelicans. Arrivals are expected at any time after the first of March. Three Lumber Cargoes. - Three schooners were cleared ves terday, lumber laden, for foreign and coastwise ports. The British schooner W. R Huntley went to St George. Grenada with 87,810 feet of lumber and 203,525shingles, valued at $3. 279.76, and consigned by 8. & W. H. Northrop. The American schooners Emily F. Northam and Jno. R Fell cleared for new York with full cargoes of lumber consigned by the Cape Fear Lumber Company . NO TERM OP PENDER COURT. It Will Not be Convened March 3rd, Oa Account of Smallpox. In a letter to the Star received last night County Attorney J. T. Bland, of Burgaw. writes: "I am authorized by Judge Timber- lake to give notice that in deference to the wishes of the citizens of Pender county, on account, of the smallpox situation in near-by localities, he will. not hold the March term, 1902. of Pen der Superior Court; therefore jurors and witnesses need not attend at said term." Church Notices. Bladen Street Hethodlst Church: Bev. Geo. B. Webster. Daetor. 8erice at 11 A. M. and 7:80 P. H. B .bbath fcdool 8:30 p. M. Prayer serrlcs every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M. A cor dial welcome extended to all. ChaDel of tne Good bhebherd. Sixth and Queen streets. There will be the usual services on Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday Bcnooi at 4 o'ciock va tne aiternoon. Bouthslde KantJat Chnrcb. corner Fifth and Wooster streets, Bev. U. H. Herring, pastor. Services n o'ciock A. M. and 7.80 P. M. Sunday Bcnooi at 3 r. a. rrayer meeting service every Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Services In St. James' Church. Second Sun day In Lent. Holy Communion 7:49 A. M. Horning service li o'cock. The Be.. Thomas P. Noe. Head Mister of St. Paul's Bchool. Beaufort, N. C, will ten of that success ful work. Sunday Bobool 8:45 P. M Everlug prayer with address by the Sector at 6 o'clock. First Baptist Church, corner of Market and Fifth streets. Bey. Calvin S. Blackwe UD. D.. pastor. 11 a. M., "Beaoid h Qiory." 7:80 P. M, "John calvin John Knox aad Ben; PresbyterUnlsm, the Huguenots and Ouve nantera." First Presbyterian Church. Bev. John M. Wells, Ph. o., pastor. Divine cervices at 11 A. M. ana at 7 30 P. M., conducted by the pastor. At tne morning service tfcere will be i he Installation of Elders. 8undav school at 8:.'S P. M. Prayer meeting on Thursdays at 8:00 P. M. The public cordially invited to all ser vices. Pews free. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner Fourth and Campbell streets, Bev. Alex. D. Mo Clure, D D., pastor. Mvlne services at 11 A. M. and 7 80 P. M. Sabbath Sch-ol at 8.80 P. M. Prayer meeting and lecture Wednesday at 8 P. M. 'lhe public iavlted. Seats free. Religious services will be conducted at the Seaman's Bathel to oorrow, (tiabbath) after noon, at 3 o'clock, by iter. A. T. McClure, D. D. Seamen and rlvermen are respectf ally invited. All are welcome. Brooklyn Baptist Church, corner Fourth and Brunswick streets. Bev. J.J. Parse nr. pastor. Services to-morrow at II A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School at 8.30 P. H. Weekly prayer and praise meeting Wednesday at 8 P. M. Btrangers and visitors are cordially Invited to all services. - Fifth Btreet Methodist Church, situated on Fifth street between Nun and Church, Bev. John H. Hall, pastor. Services on Sunday at 11 A. M. and ?.30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wed nesday evening at 7 30 o'clock. Sunday School Sunday afternoon at 8.00 o'clock. A cordial in vitation extended to all. Grace M. E. Church, corner or urace and Fourth streets. Pastor, Bev. J. N. Cole. Ser vices Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m. and 8. 0 p. m. Sunday School, W. B. Cooper, supt., 4.30 p. m Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 8.00 p. m. A cordial welcome to all. Visitors to the city peciallv Invited. Seats free. DIED. 8TEUE1 At his home No. 884 South Fifth strest yesterday t 6:80 P M., Mr. DjtOBI JH eiSLJKd, In the 69th year of bis age. Notice of tunera' later. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR COUGHS ADD GOLDS TRY OUR TarDrops Pure White Rock Candy for Medical Purposes. p n 4 fi. feb Si ly Fruit, Fruit. lust Received a Lot of Hies Florida Oranges, Grapes, Apples andf: Oocoanuts. V A fresh line of Candy, 10 and 16o pound. ;i' '' Call and give me your order. ' " rv-i .. CM Frtsoses vBaajneaesm ; : tebSStt inuDcn nMull : 4 ,M. i 5 . 1 1 mm w4 ?. .. : Mi 4 7 ' j !.. .':f'! ' hi ':..i;8 , t r.ua oi butter. street. -- 'til a.u