North Carolina Newspapers

...flrpru v - - v 01 Any Other Dally News ppr : Published la Wllnilnrtoa. lull'" a IS THE STATS. ?hc fflomiug Jfar. OUTLINES. f; , , ,ht between Dennis Sheridan u ,i u.rshal Stroup, at Port Sheridan wu shot and Fl badlr cat. ttmIs won the Brighton handi nnl. J. N. Smytbe. of Den- flpi committed suicide at LUtle uv-i - -h appealed to the United a. w to induce the rowers wwiu fr hair troops from Tien Tain. ?Ba operators in Pennsylvania, are ... mDarations to start work in of the collieries with imported rllle eausad tha delh 5lireWe people; many other, were . j i Kinr Ea ward, it is said, 'fbe crowned quietly six weeks r pire at Chicago destroyed tut Cipny's packing house; Jlost ii estimated at $1,000,000. Stonseed oil m-nufacfurers propose perfect plans for a mutual fire in Brincecoi.pany to carry all cotton d mill risks' President -Roose- nIt,itiseUimed. is eoinr to inaugu--w a csmpaia against the trusts. "io London were treated to a tinserbJ King Edward yesterday. WEATHEH REPORT i . i 0 3. DKP'T Of AGRIOULTUSB, -WKATHSB BUREAU, tfiuusero, N. O., July 5. J Meteorological data for the 24 hours JiaeSP.M.: , temperatures: 3 A. M., 81 degrees; gP. H., 57 degrees; maximum, 100 de pea; minimum, 76 degrees; mean, 88 depee. ); Biinfall for day, .00; rainfall since is of month to date, .00 inches. 00TTQ5 REGION BULLKTIS. Hirh temperatures continue in all Kciioos. L;ght local rains hare fallen ii most districts, maximatn tempera te in too Wilmington district Fri dijwere: Charlotte and Greensboro; 96; Raleigh. 93; Wilmington, 99; QoMsboro, 100; Florence, 101;' Che nw. 104- I rOBCOAST roB TO-DAY. Wash-aToy, July 5 For North Carolina Fair and continued warm Saadijand probably Monday; light toathvest winds. Port; Almne JIy 6. t Aid Kuws J 4.48 A. M. i3e..j ' 7.19 P.M. fc, Dsts Length 14 H. SIM. i B jh Water at Southp--t . 8.43 P. M. y R?n Water WilmingjK-i 11.13P.M. I Cuba do3n't want any John Chin- i Bin either. She has varieties of color enough already to wrestle with. We have come to the conclusion that henceforth Agninaldo will Jhare iTery diminutive opinion of Admiral Drwej. !; In a recent automobile contest in i race from Paris to Vienna, a dis taice TS'i miles some of the automo biles madcan average of 51 1-4 miles in hour and didn't kill anybody. The suggestion by Gen. Burt that the United States sell the Philip- pinea to Japan suggest the inquiry, could the United States guarantee nnoiaputed possession ? The it. S. Steel Trust's profits for the pass; three months were $400, 000 a dav. But it would never do, wording to the Republican states men, to eJace the tariff on steel nanufacturera. It might hurt this "infant," Providing against possible contin gencies the King of Italy is said to fce 1 3,000,000 invested in West Virginia coal lands. If he should lose hia king job he could emigrate and go into the coal business in thi connti and become a coal baron, wo ia" a bigger rooster than the "era?e king. 1 Labor is becoming scaroe in some oi the rural districts in the South, attributed to the fact that many "egroes; have migrated, while the wfth which land can be leased or bought has caused many negroes ho formerly hired out to go to wming on their own account or on e share plan. Chicago is a fast town. The latest move there is a proposition "to pnt ureaicfast cars on thestreat rail ways, M 'hat;; early risers can eat their bfealcfaata on the way to work, and '""ing cars for men who do not hare fcme to) apend an' honr or two at fluner.: Thus they, can eat on the nn aa.it were, and give more job " tne undertaker. The Japanese Governor of J?or nosa aya if Uncle Sam wants to rid of the Philippines Japan take them if he will wait till ahe . Q rf the cash to ante up. . She th hard up just now. Why not iave them on the instalment plan a1 give her a couple thousand Jeara t"j up, sue uiuuk hub chancei of the holding Philippeners i04 He is travelUng-In thlf Pa7 up, she taking the :-uj now and aays he wlU talK "erlwith Teddy when he reaches , ; The Morning Star. VOL. LXX;-rNQt 90. V WILMINGTON, N. C SUNDAY, JULY 6, 1902. WHOLE NO. 10,879 FODRTH OF JDtY. Celebration in This Section of Eastern Carolina Was Never More General. - YACHT RACES AT THE BEACH. Thoisssds of People oa the River At stoaiapert, uke Waccamaw aid at Cksdboara The Day Passed Off Very Qsletiy. The fourth of Jul r in this rattan of the State was perhaps never before so generally celebrated as on Friday. To Kive any mm- like a detailed account of all tbe observances would Monira column after column, but it is suffi cient to say that the day " passed oft. everywhere without untoward Inci dent and patriotic Americans, regard less of class or condition, entered into tne spirit of the hour heartily. ut Wilmington business houses were closed for the day and national colors floated from many points of vantage, notably from the harbor craft and American vessels in port. The two ball games at the park were the chief. features of entertainment for those who chose to stay in the citv. but the largest crowds betook themselves to the beach. Southport and Lake Wac camaw white private excursions were not infrequent. The steamer Wil mingtorCu line handled about 3,000 persons, white the Comvton was also liberally patronized for the South rxrt celebration. At WriihtsvQe Beach. The ten trains each way on the Sea- coast roads took large crowds to Wrightrville during the day and night and the celebration was never more enjoyable. The yacht race by the Carolina Yacht Clnb fleet, of course. claimed greatest attention and the white-winged racers were watched with great Interest by hundreds. The first prizs, a handsome chafing dish, was won by the "Sadie." OanL S. P. Cowan; the second a beautful three- light candelabra, by the ''Question,". Capt. R. A. Parsley, and the third, by the "Eugenia," Capt. Richard Bradley. The judges of the races were Capt. John R. Williams, Mr. H. Mcl. Qreen and Mr. G. J. Boney. The official re cord is as follows: Yachts. Start. Finish. Time. Bortte so Mabel 4:St.4I feis.ss (no time) l:is.w btaM :M.0T 0:t7:49 1:53. Tomatee.... feS4.9 - 6:15.10 1:40.41 WMNHn..... 4:94.1 l:UN 1:S8.1T Karenl..... 4 SS.SO " 6:83.03 i:46.t8 Tul 4-SS 40 MtlmAl Phantom,.... 4.M , " - Tomatoe starts 10 seeonda behind Dot Urns Ktren In flaiaii. The vachts were caDtained as fol lows: 'Sprite," Capt. H. B. Peschau; "Mabel " Capt E. A. Metis: "Sadie " Capt. a P. Cowan; "Yomalee," Capt Piatt Davis; "Question," CspL R. A. Pa rale j ; "Eugenia," Capt. Richard Bradley: "Teal," Capt. EL McMillan ; Phantom." Capt. J. K. Williams. The "Phantom" and "Sprite" made a spirited contest for the booby prize. but in trying to out-general each other for last place, the time limit expired and the tail end honors were won by the "Eugenia." neither the Sprite" or "Phantom" having finished. The fishing in the sound and at sea on the "fourth" was excellent. One sharpie carrying a number of anglers landed 175 blue fish as the result of trolling jast off the inlet for about two hours. A number of sailing parties were given during the day and evening. Uoon the whole it was a very gay "fourth" and while the crowd was not quite so large as on previous years, the day was without a disagreeable in cident. Large crowds remained at the Seashore Hotel and at the club houses until the 11 o'clock train at night Tbe dances were well attended and very enjoyable. The vacht club prises were present ed at night to the winners in the re gatta by Thomas W. Davis, Esq. At CaroIIaa Beach. The "fourth" this year at Carolina Beach was in the hands of the patriotic Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the excursions to that nonnlar resort were a great ; success. There were various Interesting con- taats and music and dancing was en joyed by the young people until a late hour. Celekratloa at Soitkport. m.. njtr.nl m of the hoaoltable little city of Southport promised their vis itors for the "fourth" something great in their celeoration ana nvj wo 'riaht there with the gooas." xne i.hnt!nn was perhaps the most elaborate and appropriate- in the State mm A s m wrsa iiih I r ail nr kOB UrUKtslUiiuv was studiously ana ereaiiaiuj ... a If 1 . 1.1 out The oration Xj.ur. ciacawou . '--Priv.lares and Perils of the Republic" was a gem In literature and thought and a masterly iwchio -.tnn.i from a broad and con servative viewpoint Those who heard Dr. Blackweu were; cnarmea win " m mnA lrxriA. The Junior Or- -t TTn;jui American Mechanics ucr ut w - I contributed largely, to the success of the occasion. ' Fourth at Lake waccsaiaw. J i.i ' Min nvir the Coast Line to Lake waccamaw - fmii....r.iitntniav uie coioux- tion at that delightful resort: Several excursions were run from other points and the crowd was estimate M . urn There .were no un- towArdi'ncidenU and the day passed off most pleasantly. . The PoHrth at Ckadboara. ' ! IV " axJL Mrtreme hot noiwiuiawiiiuuiK - , . v.. iii.t several , nunureu ""w, - - . peeople visited Lake waocm . t.i . s Mnrth .. there were a thousand people at Chadbourn t cele dependence. There was all kinds of amusements; bicycle racing, baseball, foot races, climbing the greasy pole and numerous others. Mr. Jos. A. Brown, of Columbus, was orator of he day. Music was furnished by the Chadbourn band, and a feature was a spirited rendition of "Dixie," which was widely. cheered. The Chadbourn and Boardman baseball teams enter tained the large crowd with a splendid game in the afternoon,which was won by Unadbourn In a score of 13 to 12, the winning run having been batted n by Stanly in the ninth inning. MISS BREWER TO MR. GORE. Pretty Marrisr e Ceremosy is Prssklis.Va , Tharsday Eveaisg Attesdsnts. Thursday evening, in the chapel of the Franklin Female 8eminary, Franklin, Va., a beautiful wedding ceremony, performed by Rev. J. L. Lawless, pastor of the First Baptist church, joined In marriage Mr. Claude Gore, formerly a popular young man of this city, and Miss Annie Bruce Brewer, daughter of Prof. John B. Brewer, now president of the Franklin Female Seminary, 'but formerly presi dent of the Chowan Baptist Female nstitute at Murf reesboro, N. C The bridal party entered the chapel to the strains of Grieg's "Norwegian Bridal Procession," beautifully ren dered. on the piano by Miss Estelle Timberlake. of Raleigh. The bridal party, in the order in which the church was entered, was as follows: Ushers, Misses Ella Early, of Aulander; Cecilia Joyner, Julia Joyner, Irene Mitchell and Jennie Joyner, of Frank linton, and Miss Susie Timberlake, of Raleigh; Miss Jessie Brewer, sister of the bride, second maid of honor, with Mr. William Brewer, brother to the bride; Miss Julia Brewer, another sister, first maid of honor, with Mr. O. J Edwards; then came Mrs. John EL Gore, Jr., of Wilmington, another sister, as dame of honor, followed by little Elisabeth Brewer, youngest sister of the bride, as ring and flower bearer. The bride. Leaning on the arm of her father, was met at the altar by the groom withvhis brother, Mr. John EL Gore, Jr., of Wilmington, as best man. . The bride was attired in white mous- selinede sole over white taffeta, and carried a handsome prayer book. Her veil was fastened with a diamond brooch and orange blossoms. The dame of honor wore white silk and carried asparagus ferns. The other attendants wore white organdie. Mr. and Mrs. Gore left soon after their marriage on the south bound Seaboard Air Line train for Rocking ham, N. C, their future home. A DEUQHTFUL OUTINQ. M. J. H. Rekder Qave a Comptioieifsry Foarth of July Excnraios. Mr. J. EL Rehder gave the em ploy ts in his mammoth department store a most enjoyable outing on the 4th. The steamer Buck was chartered and the party taken for an all day trip to Moore's Creek, 35 miles up Black river. Two games of baseball. a big fish fry and a display of fire works on the return trip at night were among the features. The boat reached the city at 13:30 A. M. and as the happy party disembarked from the steamer, three hearty cheers were given for Mr. Rehder, while the genial storekeeper was overwhelmed with individual expressions of thanks. In the party were Mr. Rehder, Mr. Alllgood, Mr. Moss, Mrs. Hobbs, M'ss Vaughn, Miss Otersen, Mr. Carl Reh der, Miss Bsppler, Miss Gardner, Miss Eilers, Mr. Moore, Mr. JBowden, Mr. Powers, Mr. Lynn Moore, Mr. Taylor, Miss Burkheimer, Mr. George Moore and a number of visiting young ladies. LOCAL DOTS. A number of unimportant cases were disposed of by the Mayor yester day. Hatch Bros, will bring down an excursion or i,uw people irom Goldsboro Jury 25 th. Hanover Seaside Club will have an outing at their club house on Caro lina Beach next Tuesday. Yesterday was the hottest day of the Summer. At 3:30 P. M. the mercury had crawled up to 100 and private thermometers were even higher. The United Charities Associa tion will hold its second quarterly meatinff Wednesdav. July 9 th. at 3:80 o'clock at Chesnut street Presbyterian church. ; The steamer Wilmington win make two round trips to Southport to day, leaving at 9:30 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. The 7:45 P. M. trip to the pier will be run as usual. On the fourth of . July the steamer WHtninaton handled 1,731 passengers; the Highlander 800.. and the Southport 100. It was the great est day on record for river excursions. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Geo. O. Gsylord Keep OooL ' Clerk of Court Legal notice. J. EL Rehder & Co. Bargains. Solomon's Shoe Store Health. G. D. Phares & Co. Law swings. I Me,eer V. Evans Co. The change, i D. O'Connor Sedgely Hall for rent Bnauiaa locals. . . Notice Agents. ; ' W. W, Klng-rUndertaker. ; v T. H- Bobbins Butter extract ; Southside Bap. & B. Excursion. In Block Balllsters and columns. NO MORE BASEBALL. Wilmington Surrendered Its Fran chise in the North Carolina League Last Night. THE TEAM GOES TO RALEIGH. , its Transfer to Some Other City Will Be Made Later-McQlanis Goes to New bera aid Fisker sad Dommel Leave for Home. Wilmington surrendered its baseball franchise last night paid off each man In full, gave Newborn its guarantee for the last three games here and can celled every other obligation of the association to the cent This was made possible by the collection of a contri bution of $200 from the Wilmington Street Railway, a balance on hand from gate receipts and citizens' sub scriptions, a further donation of a substantial amount from several of the executive backers of the associa tion, and a cash donation by each member of the Board of Directors. President Busbee. of the League, was telegraphed Friday of the pro posed action and Manager Mace was given exclusive charge of the team . ast night and the club will be taken to Raleigh until final arrangements are made for its transfer to some other city. Transportation for the team to Raleigh to make the schedule there Monday is expected to-day. It is not known to which'city the team will go. Goldsboro, Wilson, Tarboro, Winston Salem and Statesville are mentioned n this connection. The local association did its best with the funds In hand to put the team on a winning basis and this seeming m possible they did not desire to call upon the public for further patron age. The people stuck nobly to the team and they could not reasonably be expected to continue It A reference to the close of baseball n Wilmington would not be complete without a public expression of thanks to Mr. EL J. Gerken for his faithful work In aiding the sport in every way. At the sacrifice of his own time, per sonal inclination and business he has worked unceasingly to uphold the pride of the city in the sporting world and all honor is due him. The final outcome of the surren der of the franchise will not be known for several days. An Affectionate Farewell To the Rare and Radiant. "Farewell, Brother Crawford." ' "The Last of the Mohicans." "Othello's occupation's gone." Like wise, the horse editor's. "I dunno what I was begun for. If so soon I was to badone for." The grand old park at Hilton will now be "like some banquet hall de serted." McGinnis, the G. O. O. F., has joined the Newborn team. Good luck attend you, old boy. The star-eved eoddess did not smile on the Giants in their last battle; but they died game. No man on the team has made more friends than has the clean-limbed athletic Deerfoot Kama. There were no flowers; but there were many heart sighs from those who have sincerely sympathized with our boys in their misfortunes. Good-bye, boys. You may not be "the salt of the earth," but you havo sturdy, honest hearts that have won for you the esteem of the people who know you. Our best wishes go with the play ers. They have been banuicappea from the start and have done as well as could reasonably have been expect ed under the circumstances. Mathison swatted the ball for the home run that won the Peterson & Rulf pair of shoes yesteri day afternoon. He went down last nlgbt and received the prize. The same In Durham yesterday was forfeited by. Raleigh to Durham in score of 9 to 0. It was on account of kicking in the first inning. Char lotte won from Greensboro. 6 to. Fisher and Dommel leave to-day for their homes in Lancaster, Pa. Catcher Daum has been kindly loan ed by Newborn to take Fisher's place and Manager Mace will fill in the other vacacies. Tbe game yesterday resulted in a score of 10 to Sin Newborn's favor. The fourth of July game was a splen did one and also went to Newborn. The exhibition game in the morning came to Wilmington. ; Greensboro took both games from Charlotte July 4th and Raleigh took two from Durham. - The standing oi the clubs: Newborn, 1000; Greens boro, .714; Charlotte, .887; Raleigh, 867. and Durham .400 . It mav not be amiss to repeat now what the Stab has said several times the people of Wilmington have shown a most admirable devotion and loyalty to the home team even wnen th itnrm of advenitv WM at IIS worst.' The horse editor bids an affec tionate farewell to the rare and radiant rooterinas. Their presence has been u added charm to every game meir grace and beauty havo been an inspi ration to the players. May heavens choicest blessings attend them; and when they take their places in the box to pitch love tokens at the boys may they never mate a oaix or do tne i Urns or a snot-out. Fracas it the Beich. --7', Ktna eases irrowinar out of a distur bance at Carolina Beach on the fourth nf JnlT will be -heard . In Justice axe- Gowan's court Monday. " None of the combatants so far as could be learned was seriously hurt..;; i. : - v.'-- WELL KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY FRIDAY. Mr. John T, Platf, After Llsteriai lllaess, Was Takes to His Reword The Pssersl Services Yesterday. Mr. John Thomas Piatt one of Wil mington's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home in this city, No. 609 Grace street at 9 :10 o'clock Friday . night after an illness of more than a year with a com plication of diseases. The news of Mr. Piatt's death, though not entirely unexpected, came as a very sad blow to many friends. ' Mr. Piatt was born in - Pottsville, Pa, June 18th, 1833, and was in the 70th year of his age. He removed to Wilmington in 1859 and had been a resident of this city ever since. Dur ing the war he cast his lot with the Confederacy and rendered valuable service to the cause as engineer on the steamers Owl, Dee and other block aders running into this port. Three successful : trips were made each to Nassau and Europe, bringing supplies to the impoverished soldiers of th South. Soon after the war he ran for a short time as engineer on tbe Worth ine of steamers between Wilmington and Fayetteville and then went as foreman of the machine shops of the Wilmington Iron ""Works, then con ducted by the firm of Hart & Bailey, and later by Burr & Bailey. He served there for 40 years until July 3rd last year, when, on account of. poor health, he was forced to retire from active service. Deceased leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. Bis chil dren are: Mrs. T. J. Hoakins, Mrs. R. E. Bizzell, Mrs. Preston G. White, Messrs Philip F., Robert C, and John lattall of this city. Thomas Piatt of New York, and Lieut. William P. Piatt. United States Army, of Salt Lake City. He is also survived by four sisters, all of them except one being residents of Alabama. A brother, ' Mr. : Edward Piatt died three weeks ago at his home in Pottsville, Pa. ' The funersl of Mr. Piatt was held in the presence of a large gathering of friends from .the late residence at 5 P. M. yesterday, Rev.' Dr. Calvin S Blackwell conducting the services. The entire force of the Wilmington Iron Works, both white and colored, were in attendance upon the services as a body, and a beautiful floral emblem bearing the letters "W. W." was laid upon the grave. The pall-bearers were Messrs. E. P. Bailey, EL Sweeney, Wallace H. Alderman, H. Taylor, Wm. Niestlie and a G. Holl. CRIMINAL COURT TO-MORROW. Ooe Week tern, Jsdre Hesry R. Bryaa Presldlai Very Ugkt Docket. A one-week term of the New .Han over Superior Court for The trial of criminal cases, Judge Henry R. Bryan, of Newborn, presiding, will convene to-morrow; Solicitor Duffy, accom panied by Mrs. Duffy, arrived yester day and Judge Bryan will get here to day or to-morrow. There are only 33 cases on the- docket for the term and none is important The following are the jurors sum moned for the week: Fred W Dick, Liston Larkins. Moses H Beardsley. H A Martindale, D J Padrick, I Shrier, A J Burruss, J V Uralnger, TomLiaw ther. J F Hueeins. Phil PearsalL Jere miah B Smith, W L Coney, E A Kerr, D H Lippitt W R Lewis. S C Prink, T M Craig, Geo Grant HW Howell, W A Canady, Jr. J Li Bmitn, uattnew O West Wm Tiencken, W L Duke, Geo Darden, O E Gordon, O M Mc Arthur, E Lilly, Jas S Branch, Wm P Carroll, Jno W Kerr, Geo W Hughes, O O Bowser, Wm Ritter, Geo W Hug- gins. Killed aa Alligator. An alligator, measuring 10 feet one inch, was killed by Capt T. H. Haw kins, of the steamer Croesus, off Dock street wharf, near the. middle of the river, yesterday .forenoon. Capt. Hawkins saw the 'gator floating near the top of the water, borrowed a Win chester rifle from the Willard Bag & Mfg. Co.'s office and rowed out to him in a yawl boat A well aimed shot hit the big fellow on the right side of the head. Mr. Ed. Manning, of tbe steamer Wilmington, later rowed out to the alligator, put an other shot through his hide and towed him ashore. The alligator had several shot In his hide indicating that he was "veteran" of several encounters with his bitterest foe man. Big Excnrsioa Next Week. Mr. James Kvle. secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, says re sponses are very slow to the proposi tion for entertaining the thousand, and more people who are expected here July 18th on the Pritchard Me morial Baptist Sunday school excur sion from Charlotte. He asks again that all who can entertain any num ber of the visitors communicate with him at once, giving number that can be entertained, rates, location. etc Wilmington's hospitality should not suffer on this occasion responses should be many. and, the f s Carpenters' and Joiners' Uslon. Local Union No. 899, Carpenters and Joiners of America, last' night in stalled officers for the ensuing term and enjoyed a delightful social session. Several members spoke enthusiast! cally of the principles of the order. and a splendid; feast of refreshments was served by a committee composed of -Messrs. E. B. King, (chairman), J. A. Lewis," J. P. Stephens and a Halt- There were a number of ladies present and - after refreshments there was dancing and music until a late hour.-'-; ' f -fi' f . .. ; I CUMBERLAND COUNTY Convention Held in Fayetteville Yesterday Precipitated Con gressional Controversy AS TO REPRESENTATION. Clark Endorsed for Chief Justice Unani mously Wslker and Connor Also Endorsed Appeal Taken to Higker District Tribnnsl. Special Star Telegram.' FayjettkviLle, N. CL, July 5. The Democratic County Convention, - of Cumberland, was held in Fayetteville to-day. County Chairman EL L. Cook called the convention to order and acted as temporary chairman, with L. B. Hale, Esq., as clerk, until the permanent organization was effected. Mr. J. "H. My rover was elected per manent chairman and L. B. Hale, Esq., and Hon. E. R. McKethan per manent secretaries. After the ap pointment of several committees and while tbe convention was waiting for the committees to make their reports, Hon. Geo. M. Rose . was called and made a vigorous speech, telling of the times when it was' necessary for Dem ocrats to stand together and that vic tory was won no other way, and con cluded with a strong appeal for har mony and unanimity, first standing by the county candidates in all con ventions. The committee oh rules reported in favor of each township having ten votes in the convention without re spect to size and that the majority con trol both in the township, representa tion and in the convention. Upon a minority report there was a heated discussion pro and con, the majority contending that by previously adopted rule by the County Executive Com-; mittee and a recognition of the fact by the State Executive Committee, it is permissible for counties to adopt rules of their own and -that Cumber-, land had done so. The minority con tended that the State plan of organi zation governs all conventions and that the voice of the minority could not be throttled by a majority vote. The majority report was adopted by the convention. The committee on credentials re ported "no contests" and upon the protest filed in the fourth precinct of Cross Creek against the ruling of D. McNeill, chairman, that nomi nations for candidates to the sevs eral conventions would not be considered by the chair on demand. upon a motion before the convention asking permission to nominate and vote upon candidates, the committee sustained the ruling of Chairman Mc Neill and upon a minority report, a hot discussion was precipitated, head ed on one side bv J. D. McNeillrand on the other by E. H. Williamson. Mr, McNeill stated that the matter had been decided by the State Executive Committee that each county had the right to adopt its own rules without regard to the State plan of organiza tion and that Cumberland had hereto fore adopted the majority rule and that he believed the majority should control in the convention. Mai. Hale stated that he was a member of the State Ex ecutive Committee and that the ques tion had been ud before the committee and that theylhad decided the!question as-stated by Mr. McNeill. The ml. nority representatives contended for the State plan of organization and for minority representation and that no power except the rules of the State plan could deprive the minority of their vote. The majority report was adopted by a vote of 30 to 90. Hon. E. R. McKethan stated that -while he was in favor of Mai. Hale for Congress. still he was opposed to suppressing the minority and that they ought to be given their strength. Upon the adoption of tbe reports and the entering- of protests azainst their adoption, Mr. N. A. Sinclair offered a resolution instructing for Maj. Hale for Congress and to use all honorable means for his nomination, as a substi tute for Mr. Sinclair's motion, Mr.L.A. Williamson moved that the convention go into the balloting for candidates and concluded by putting John D. Bellamy in nomination, which substitute was lost bv a vote of SO to 90. And then the motion of Mr. Sinclair passed by the same vote. The discussions were hot and strong and if it had not been for the majority arse put upon the mi nority by the convention, Maj. Hale would not have gotten more than two- thirds of the convention, and there is no doubt but that the action of the convention to-day will cause a good deal of feeling in tne party. Where there are two or more precincts in a township the majority controlled, When in nearly every precinct dele nation there were some anti-Hale delegates, but the unit rule adopted aunnressed that minority. : The minor' ity filed their protests to the action of the convention In refuslngto recog nize the minority and appealed in the congressional convention. ' Under the rule applied Judge EL G. Connor and Hon. Piatt u. walker receiveu unani mous endorsement for associate jus tices and upon motion or a. Lu uoox, Judge Walter Clark for chief justice, was endorsed by acclamation. Hon. H. L. Cook was re-elected county chairman unanimously. ' Another Account of the Convention. " Fa YETTBTVTiiiJE, N. C. July 5 Hon. EL L. Cook, chairman of the County Democratic- Executive Committee. called a laree county convention to order in the court room to . elect dele gates to the State, Judicial and , Con ffresslonal conventions. Oa perma nent organization, J.H. Myrover was made nresident and Jfi. It. ucJeitnan and L. B. Hale, secretaries. The con vention, voted by townships as a unit The Bellamv . men made a plucky 'ht but the convention instructed for ale and finallv left it to the presi dent of the convention to name dele- -taa tn thi flaBfrresaionsl Conven tion, on nomination by Major Hale, and the convention was 1 pledged to use all honorable means to secure Hale's nomination. The- convention by acclamation endorsed Clark; also by acclamation, on motion of Major Hale, it endorsed O. C Lyon for solic itor. For Associate Justice Connor was endorsed,' Walker coming next Brown third. There was no instruc tion for Corporation Commissioners. H. L. Cook, the efficient chairman of the executive committee, was unan Imnnalv rA-eler.tfwl - THE CAROLINA LETTER CARRIERS.' ASSOCIATION. Foarth Annas! Meeting la Tkis City Fri day Election of Officers Most Hospitable Entertainment. The fourth annual convention of the North Carolina Letter Carrier's Asso ciation closed it session Friday after noon with election of officers as fol lows: President W. , B. Stewart Greensboro; vice president W. M. Jar- ret Asheville; secretary and treasurer L. Vest Winston; sergeant-at arms, J W. E. Hall Wilmington; delegate at targe to the national convention at Denver, Col, September 1, E. L. Hen ry, Asheville. Raleigh was chosen as the next place of meeting on July 4th, 1903. Greensboro, Winston Salem and Asheville were bidders. The welcome address in the ' morn ng was by Assistant Postmaster T. E. Wallacef of Wilmington, with the response by A. Prempert, of Win ston. The attendance was the largest since the formation of the association. At night the visitors were entertained by the local association at the Seashore Hotel, Wrightsville Beach. The sessions , were held in Pythian Castle Hall, on Front street Enthusiastic resolutions of thank were voted to the local association for the very hospitable manner in which the body was entertained and also to the Knights of Pythias for the use of its hall for the convention session. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Miss BeBsie Holden returned yesterday from Rocky Point Miss Lillian Johnson has re turned from a very pleasant visit to Harrell'a 8tore. The Miaaea Bond, of Chatta nooga, are visiting the family of Mr. J. M. Walker on Second street. Bev. C. W. Kegley has return- red from a pleasant vacation of a month, spent at his old home In Wytheville, Va. Mrs. J. J. Fowler, and daugh ter, Miss Nellie, have returned from a very pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Sumter and Columbia, S. C. Fire at Chadbourn. Fire at Chadbourn, . N. C, Friday night destroyed the . dwelling house and barn of Mr. G. S. Reid with the contents of both buildings. The origin is unknown; loss $5,000, with insur ance of $3,500 in Col. Walker Taylor's agency of this city. Mr. Reid is an extensive truck grower and was in Wilmington on. his way to Norfolk when he was recalled by news of the fire. Resl Estate Trsasfers. By deeds filed for record yesterday Chas. W. McClammy and wife et al., of Raleigh, transferred to Anna Eliza McClammy three-fourths interest in lot of land on east side of Seventh, be tween Castle and Queen streets, 66x 165 feet in size ; consideration $625 ; and W. A. McGowan and wife transferred to A. M. Waddell, Jr., and wife lot on west side of Second, between Church and Castle, streets, 56x60 feet in size; consideration $1,650. - A. Day at tit A. & HI. College- We have received a very interesting little booklet with the above title. It explains what Industrial Education is, and shows the value of such educa tion to young men preparing them selves for any practical business, such as electricity, engineering, cotton manufacturing, mechanic arts, chem istry and agriculture. A copy of the booklet may be had by addressing President Geo. T. Winston, LL. D., A. & M. College, West Raleigh, N. C f NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR RENT. Sedgeley HaH, at Carolina Beach. Suitable for a family, fishing or marooning parties. Apply to D O'OONNOB, Real Estate Agent, Wilmington, N. O. IB it 111 lyetr FOR RENT. B nihil ng on the corner ot Onesnnt ana Water streets, now occupied by xeesrs. O. O. Coving ton, J. T. Riley and others, from first day of October next, will rent the whole building to rent, apply to jy88w D. L. GORE. NORTH CAROLINA, " Nrw Hahotkb Cotthty. Superior court. Albert steljes va. .1 MattteH. Steljes. This Is an action brought by the plaintiff In ia ihm AntitiAii rum ho ajroinst tha defendant above named for divorce on the ground of adultery. - U being made to appear uuwmaroe H. Steljee la a non-resident of tne state of North Carolina and cannot after due diligence be found in this State. These are therefore to no tify said defendant to appear at me next term of the Superior Court to be held for toe county ot New Hanover on the 5th Monday after the 1st Monday m BeDtemoer, &. u. iwi, inen ana there to answer or demur to the complaint of t.ha niaintifl or judgment will be granted ac- coram ir to the nrayer of the complaint. In wit ness whereof I nave hereunto set Emy hand and seal oi omoe, uua insist aay ot juiv,a. v. ivux. J SO. D. TAYIiOB. Clerk of Superior : Court of . New Hanover r County. H. MCCLAMMY, Attorney. sn Jy6 6t A2 Pointed Pointer. No up-to-date Furniture Dealer eanafford to -miss the Furniture Expositions. If yon want to stndv thA fltvla and arf va vtrar customers the best goods for the least money, you must visit tnat great aggregation ox tne oesi iactunw m thA wni-lri . ud nmnan-sot the beautiful photos, which are ortlmes deceptive but the goods themselves. Bnyera will do well to steer clear of the "stay at homes," who rely upon the irnnnHmL whn ffenaraiiv represent particu larly In the south the factories whose products require canvassers. The beet manufacturers sell at one Exposition all they can make till the next. I leave for the New York Furniture Ex- gjsltlon July 15th. Remember, my sale of High rade Goods at factory cost, with free storage till October 1st, continues (during July and Au gust, t . i. r. raKKKK, -' TuaRRtru in nnuniun hoyiltecs. s.- .. Ul Market street. Ben rPbaa m - - , later-Stats n. jy 4tf ' , MERySOFSUUKlNIUil. I Omm Yr, by nail. $5 ; Three ZXontha, Two Momtha, " DUvr4. to Smaaeriaen tat NEW ADVEBTISBMBITf S. Health Influences. Scientific, physical health is possible to every woman who considers her foot gear. You want so many points covered we can't tell it in a small space. Come in and talk to us and let us illustrate our talk with shoes. SOLOMON'S SHOE STORE ly etr IN OUR WINDOW. , We've had a rushing sale, which Still continues, on Tan Shoes at Reduced Prices. We are offering tempting bar gains in - PATENT LEATHER SHOES. Low Cut and High Cat. See us before you buy. jye'tf Same old place. JULY 4TH Ice Cream Out of Town Orders Promptly Filled LET US HAVE YOUR OR DER EARLY. II 4 . Je 88 tf FIREWORKS TO BURN! I have a complete stock for July 4th. Give me your order. J. W. PLUIMER, Jr. jy stx Try One of Our Steel Bear-" ing Lawn Swings, They are the best made and guranteed for three years. New Line Trunks Just Received. Get our prices on anything you need In Fur niture. We do not pretend to sell at cost, but we positively guarantee to sell you goods as low or lower than any firm In Wilmington. GASTON D. PHARES & CO. inter-state 'Phone 76. no-112 Market street, jy etf I Offer to the Trade Penny Candies, all styles: Broken Stick Candy, Smoked Herring-, Cakes and Crackers, Sardines, Potted Ham, Bice, ail jrrades of Molasses, and complete line of Groceries. Prices and samples furnished on application. Mer chants visiting the city will do well to Inspect my stock. SAIYTL BEAR, Sr., Wilmington, N. c, apr27 I Market streev HORNBB IIILITABY SCHOOL, OXFORD. N. C. Fifty-second year begins Septem ber 3, 1902. Gives the best acade mic instruction, physical culture and military training. A generous table and home influences of refined ladies in the dining hall. , Athletic field and running track. For information address jyilw J.,C. HOBNBB. FOR RENT. : Furnished: Cottage on ... Wrightsvnie Beach. Apply to " ' I. O'CONNOB. jy 4 3t WANTED, Two first-class Barbers.' Must be early risers No Blp Vanwlnkle need apply. :.i-;V euxcoi a davm. jelStf 7 South Front St, oof T 1.85 X 1.00 OBSERVE TH AD .tar S Evans Co., nil Mi r , ' : i h i- ... -vj ,j M mi ' 7. - Vy-Ti . ' , ' I. II mm 2 ir suit -'kt: mm f I : '.-.11 s; is. -M.A;. I " Mnitgton. brate thelannlversary ot " - i , 5S i-:r-- ;J-'