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ibu-FUt. Every-DajX Than Thai X RNIifl TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Daily Ntwi- 0 Year, by XXftU 95.00. Six Months. . 8.S0 Three Months, 1.26 l.OO . THB STATE. X rjr Vs., a negro man i woman and then In Hanover i,. p.etPtt killed his President pigeons say heisimprov- JBrR i: .1 that thw jj is oeucYcu . ine that the coal PSfSertrfke in the anthracite Z- PostofEcs at Tazewell """va.. robbed by bur i6 tie principal mines cloiei oy the atrik- J Ona hoDdred tnou8and ''iiitce been purchased at 'S5tf.Pl to the United 3 5erere earthquake shocks '"Ji of Gjatn destroyed killed two natives. Se i the United States aueatioa m Berlin; CLaie sides with tne min ntire division of the t'fiaird of Pennsylvania has u . H,itv in the 2,, of that State. Hard !3Tf in York city at JJ U" jf X Orleans has ordered LcIreoapiW t0 ,ec- ti Washington from Ck'ttaBit ma on the R. F. & rrLjase of high water. 3333 were suuea u uib L.-ioanear Ardmore, I. T. lfYark markets: Money on call r a . Lud firm at DtJi-' percent 1 fairly acuve; woe kill: So. t rei 71c; corn spot bl'te ;0i'J spot arm, no. kt; rssio steady, spirits tur Lfc9ai53i:G5! asked. fJTHEl REPORT WIATHSS tfCKEAL., fynJSTO. X. C. Oct. 6 Wjjfa. diU for tna 21 hours JLflezr?ei: -nat 72 ! ttxivn. t3 de?---: ni'i. 62 iifsDith to diie. 1.01 W:er !q th- Cpa Fear tFi:teviiif. N. 0.. at 8 A. M. E?)5 SS1IOS RCLLETIS. -jfiares are lower ia ttie an iKssro. and have risen in the iSTicu Rains have fallen &iic cdas'v se:tioQS. Rain iLnserion. 133; Goldsboro, Tjiiaeoj. 1.31 K3K13T rjH ? O DAY. a35T03. 0:t. 6 -For North" la Fair Taesda7 and Wednes p rinds mostly west. hrt ilaanacOctober 7. a k 6.00 A. M. 5.35 P.M. 11 H. 36 M. 11.54 P.M. 2.24 A. M. hlarJi aritSoathport. 'to Wiimlneton p Takegee graduates that pfuMnffton 3 sendinz to ia coloay ia South Africa Reread cotton field3 may do peering work in making F for others of their race in I1 il famine ha3 proved a bo- P the oil stove manufacturers. 1 fx the sale3 in New York sated to between 100,000 .W. This year it ia said they fi 300,000 and could Bell lS if they had them. ka:h man wrote "I have out what an a33 I am," proceeded to kill himself. '"a-takea and reflected on fhich doesn't do that wav. 'uloa? i: Cin. Xo one "iofaa aaj ciaimittins sui- pensioner Klinck. fof Reading, Va., wanted a - he jot .i .l;av Thia H W15 I! v. ir? lit mnntVia O'.'i w'nen ikm. ,r.- J.0 day List week. The J'Pensioa will supply the 'it:, inei uest isapro predicts taat ia 1'jO years ... w- be ao crowded with ;1it tv will t.n. CJJW'i hunger. He doesn't In :in allowances rPestUence.faminea and the li.eiC.rc5t7 of ef cattle as aivincein prices, it attn c 'J1'5ii,-iti worth . 1 Kingdom, and sold it . Dnro n .. 'tonutry. sold meat k: ?Ston yos explodes FftL ry about the seedless lafift t . irom brazil iathaM lmpartiQg in hnriew g before the Bra" fatrtVM CVer heard of W here were lota of seed- fHaJ? Pn in Loniamn wereprona Nrrtm2 the seedless kind Pon other kinds. VOL. LXXI.-NO. 13 THE Q0RD0N-SHAY OPERA CO. Ai Attrictioa Eztraordlairy at Opera iiohsc i o-nor row CTeatoi Pan! Oilaiore Comlaf Thoraday. To-morrow night the Academy will offer a magnificent production of "Canaan." - In point of scenery, costumes, lighting and mechanical accessories, the Gordon-Shay Grand Opera Com. pany is said to be as well equipped with prima donnaa, heroic tenors, thunderous baritones and melodious contraltos. J. 8aundera Gordon, the impresario, went to the European originals for models and had every setting-, every garment and every property designed and constructed ab solutely in accordance with the most trustworthy evidence and traditions. The "Faust" scenes were sketched in Nuremburg, the site' of Goethe's im mortal tragedy, and are believed to be reproductions of those which the poet had In mind when he wrote the story of Marguerite.' " The" exterior ; of the bull ring and the interior of Li lias Pastia's inn in "Carmen" are from paintings of a famous artist made in Seville. Similar trouble entailing large expense was taken by Mr. Gor don to surround his famous young prima donna, Rose Cecilia 8hay and her excellent supporting company with everything necessary to make the production the most perfect in the land. Seats are now on sale. Mr. Paul Gilmore One of the most enjoyable and successful plays ever staged it is said will be seen at the fee? r 1 MM r 1 I i irk.. 11' : fir Academy of Music on the 6th when Paul Gilmore and an excellent sup parting company will present Haddon Chambers 'delightful comedy, "The Tyranny of Tears." Paul Gilmore has long been known as a worthy succes sor to Alexander Salvini in the ro mantic drama and his supporting com pany been chosen by Jules Murry with jf4 regard to their physical and mental equipment. Furthermore the play is a splendid vehicle on which they have ridden into popular favor and furnishes Paul Gilmore a stellar part with unlimited opportunities to eain the good graces of the audience. For subscribers the advance sale of seats will commence this afternoon. The regular sale will' open to-morrow morning. LOCAL DOTS. The opening of Miss Cammie Lord's dancing classes will take place from 4 to 6 o'clock Friday afternoon. Only cases of trifling import ance were heard in the police court yesterday. There were, however, a dozen or more such cases. Mr. A. B. Skelding's hand some little launch has arrived and has baen christened Dorothy. She was given a trial trip oa the river Satur day. Mpsnra. J. A. Snrinser & Co. anuounce the removal of their exten- i a. ak sive wood ana coai yaras to we wharf just north of the foot of Ches- nut street Mr. W. T. Croom reports the tneit oi a goia wnvu iruiu u ivi over Adrian & Co's store Saturday nigh'. He has a clue, he thinks, to the guilty party. By deeds filed for record yes terday R. R. Nichols and wife trans ferred to C. ii. 8anders for $30, lot on west side of Twelfth between Wooster and Dawson streets, 33x165 feet in size. Robert Howe and Albert Howe, colored, were fined $5 each or sentenced to 30 days on the roads by Justice Fowler, yesterday. The first wa charged with forcible trespass and the last named with assault and bat tery. Clarendon Lodge No. 2, K. of P., will confer the first rank upon a candidate at Its meeting to night in Castle Hall, over the Murchi aoabank. This will be the first can didate to be initiated in the new hall and a large attendance by members of the order is expected. KW DVEBTISEMENT3. Brooks & Taylor Notice. J. A. Springer & Co. Removal. Busnnss avoaaxs- Wanted Boarders. Miss Cammie Lord Dancing claaa. Opening day atthe a W. Polrogt Co. - - . - PENNY YS. RAILROAD. October Term of New Hanover Superior Court Convened Yesterday Afternoon. IMPORTANT SUIT ON TRIAL. Wllmioston Mao Wants $20,000 Damages from Atlantic Coast Uoe Railroad Compasy-Shirp Legal Fight Is Aaticlpated Talesmea. The suit of Mr. B. F. Penny, of this city, against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.ln which the plaiu tiff seeks to recover damages In tne sum of $20,000 from the defendant for being shot by an ejeeted negro pas senger from a train at Leland statioo, ia the Fall of 1898, was begun in the Superior Court upon its organization for the October term yesterday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. The case will likely consume all of to-day Vand per haps a part of to-morrow's session. Judge Henry R. Bryan, of New bern, is presiding and the work of organization yesterday after noon was rapid. Sheriff 8ted man returned the jurors sum moned for the first week, with the ex ception of T. M. Earnhardt and J. M. Bryan, who were not found. The fol lowing were excused: J. G. Doscher, Jr.. W. EL Stokelv. Banl. A. Merritt and Eduard Ahrens. The Penny case was immediately en tered upon and from the skirmishes between counsel in the selection of the jury, which has not yet been com pleted, it was seen that a sharp legal battle is approaching. Mr. Panav has for his counsel Messrs. Ballamv & Bellamy, Herbert McClammy, E. K. Bryan, E. S. Martin and A. J. Mar shall, while the interest of the rail road is bene looked after bv Messrs. Davis & Davis, Bellamy & Peschau and Rountree & Carr, Challenges were being made right and left, when a recess was taken at 5:30 o'clock until 10 A. M. to-day. The following jurors were in the box when the recess was taken : I. ii. Solomon, John Dyer, W. EL M. Kocb, E. H. Sneed, Clayton Gilles, Sigmon Bar, Wm. Goodman. Jno. Taylor, W. E. Koonce, C. D. Foard and O. O. Alexander. The Penny case was once before tried in this court about a year and a half ago and the plaintiff was awarded $8,000 damages. The verdict of the jury was, however, S9t aside by Judge Hoke for a technical reason and now the hearing comes on again. The following talesmen were or dered summoned for to-day: W. A. French, Jr., E. R. Chad wick. F. P. Donlan, D. J. Bryan, Ike K. Pinner, Jno. L. Wilkin, O. R. Pope, L. S. Webb, Walter Williams, Robt W. Corbett, Chas. F. Craig, Louis H. Skinner, W. P. Duncan, H. O. Mc- Arthur, Richard J. Jones and W. F. Alexander. FIFTH STREET CHURCH JUBILEE. Bishop W. A. Wilson, of Baltimore, De livered Two Able Sermons Saoday. The season of jubilee of Fifth Street ii. E. church closed Sunday ;with two powerful sermons by the distinguish ed Bishop, W. A. Wilson, of Balti more, which were heard by large con gregations. Bishop Wilson impressed the people as one of the most forcible and eloquent speakers ever heard here. He is easily one of the leading Di vines in the Methodist Church South. The jubilee has been a glorious one. Formers pastors of the church have joined with Rev. John H. Hall in making it a period of great rejoicing, and both Rev. Mr. Hall and his de voted congregation are to be compli mented upon this important epoch in their church history. Ten years ago the church had a debt of $37,000. To day money is in the bank to meet the last five bonds which are held out of the city. When Rev. John H. Hall, the pastor, came to the church four years ago the debt was $13,800, and it has been largely through his efforts that the entire debt has been lifted. The church membership is now 450. Faricra! of Mr. Bridgers. Funeral services were impressively conducted Sunday morning at 9 o'clock from St. James church over the remains of the late Preston Louis Bridgers, whose sad death has been an nounced. The services were by Bishop A. A. Waton, Dr. James Carmichael and Rev. F. H. T. Horsfield and there were many friends of the deceased and family in attendance. The honor ary escort to the remains consisted of Capt. Jno. F. Divine, Dr. D. W. Bul luck, Messrs. John R. Kenly, Gabriel Holmes, Geo. W. Kidder and E. O. Holt The active pall-bearers were Messrs. N.B. Rankin, D.T. McKeithan, Sam Bear, Jr., Jno. 8. Armstrong, J. U. Walters andM. J. Corbett. The interment was in Oakdale. Carnival Company Manarer Here. The Pythian Carnival Executive Committee held an enthusiastic meet ing last night at the office of its chair man, ex-Mayor 8. H. Fishblate. Mr. W. 8. Layton, proprietor of the Lay ton Carnival Co., was present and assured those in attendance of high class attractions, many of which are now exhibiting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Carnival headquarters have been tem porarily opened in the rear of the Fishblate Clothing Oa, and from there much work is being done for the big fair. Visit the 0. W. Polvogt Co to-day; t It is their opening day Opening at Polvogt'a to-day. ing, 8 to 10 P. M. Even-t WILMINGTON, N. C, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Regalar Meeting of the Board Yesterday. Jsrors for the November Term of Soperior Coort Proceedings. The County Commissioners were in regular session yesterday afternoon; all present. Mr. W. H. Yopp appeared before the Board and upon his request the shows, etc., for the Pythian Carni val were exempted from privilege tax under same conditions as exemption was granted by the Aldermen. Petition of D. L. Futch for a gate in the county fence at Oasteen's land ing en Island Creek was referred to Commissioner Alexander to investi gate and with power to act J. E. Howard and J. O. Hankins, representing the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, asked for exemption from taxes of Ruth Hall at Seventh and Nun streets, upon the ground of its exclusive use for benevolent and charitable purposes. Same was granted. Mr. W. E. Worth appeared' and asked for a determination of the lines between the County Home and the Mcllhenny tracts of land to the east of the city. Mr. Worth as the pur chaser of the latter tract, claims about 45 acres that are now regarded as county property. A survey was or dered, each party to the controversy to pay one-half. J. M. Bryan, white, Harnett town ship, was exempted from poll tax on account of physical disability. W. M. Hansley was appointed to survey certain lands for R. 8. Murray in Cape Fear township. W. G. Mac Rae was appointed to survey lands in Harnett township for A. H. Hunt. Application of Wm. Calder for re funding of tax on certain Coast Line stocks amounting to $135.69 and listed In error was granted. Dr. McMillan, superintendent of health, reported during September having made 37 visits to 34 patients at their homes. The County Home, jail and convict camp were reported in good sanitary condition . No sickness has occurred in the Home or in the jail and only a few cases of chills in the convict camp. It was ordered that the valuation of property of Jesse S. Williams in Ma- sonboro township ba reduced from $1,500 to $300, error having baen made in transcribing. Magistrate J. M. McGowan reported having paid two fines of $5 each into the treasury. The report for September of Road Superintendent Jones was raid and approved. Contract for reparlng bridge over Greenfield mill pond creek on Federal Point road) was not awarded, ail bids having been reject ed. Only two were received. A. G. Call agreed to do the work for $75 and furnish 7,157 feet of timber at $30 per thousand. The Road Superintendent was instructed .to call for new bids with specifications. The following jurors were summon ed for the one week term of New Hanover Superior Court (criminal cases), Nov. 3d: T. D. Love, John J. Windley, W. K. King, C. D. Yar borougb, Samuel Northrop, E. B. Harr, Thos. H. Bobbins, L. C. Craig, T. 8. Toler, Hugh MacRae, P. E. Dil lard, Chas. V. Motte, A. M. Baldwin, Geo. W. Mil lis, .J. A. Perry, G. W. Futch, D. F. Barnes, P. H. Walsh, Baxter Croom, J. A. Taylor, Walter G. MacRae, Chas W. Hill, John O. Boescb, E. R. Foster, N. M. Hunt, J. R. Brand, Eric Nordeo, T. O. Bunting Jr. , Thos. G. Evans, John A. Biddle, W. H. Bernard, John A. Everett, Joseph Britt, J. T. Whltehurst, F. E. Hashagen, Joseph J. Johnson. The Permanent Road Committee was authorized as soon as practicable to dispose of mules, etc., that have been displaced by the traction engine and road roller. NEWS FROM THE RIVER FRONT. Markets and Movements of Vessels-New Cotton Steamer-Commerce Chamber. Cotton receipts yesterday, for the first time this season, were exceedel by ;those of the same day last year Yesterday the number of bales was 5,177; last year 5,279. The quotations remain the same. As high as 49 cents was bid for spirits turpentine yesterday. The steamer Haviea was In port yes terday from Fayetteville with a large freight, including 211 bales cotton. She is awaiting the arrival of the New York steamer and will return to Fay etteville to-day. The A. J. Johnson has baen chartered this trip to assist the Highlander in bringing a heavy f reighf from Willis' Creek and other points. The Clyde liner Saginaw, which was delayed this week, did not pass out at Bouthport until 4 o'clock yes terday afternoon. The British steamer Devonshire, 2,363 tons, Capt Coull, arrived yester day and is the largest tramp to reach port this season She will receive a cargo of cotton from Messrs. Sprunt & Son. Schooner Pasadena arrived Sunday from New York and is receiving a cargo of cross ties from the Eccleston Lumber Co. The Erecutive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet this afternoon at the usual hour in the Chamber's new home on Princess street. The moving was completed yesterday. Bought Steamer Franklin Pierce. All persona holding claims against the steamer Franklin Pierce are re quested to present same to Brooks & Taylor for payment on or before Oct 15th. Messrs. Brooks & Taylor have miMhaMii th Piercer' from Mr. F. ir. White and will operate it in the f utureH from this to lower uape jj ear point. AFFAIRS OF THE CITY. Board of Aldermen in Regular Monthly Session for Octo ber Last Nigbt. MANY ROUTINE MATTERS. Lighting Contractors Sharply Arraigned by Members of the Council Streets and Wharves a Prolific Soarce , Of Discussion Notes. The October meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Jast night, all members except Mr. Bailey, in attend ance. The business of the session was principally routine and of an unimpor tant character. Two minor back tax matters were referred to the Finance Committee. Reports from standing committees were then called and received as fol lows: Fire Department Chairman Caopar reported having purchased 32 felt mattresses for the firemen at $4 each. B. N. Home, W. T. Duncan and Rob ert Daniels were elected ficanun, via Jno. C. Bowden. J. H. LUea and Bruce Lee, resigned. Markets Chairman Tiencken re ported the annual rental of stalls a ad stores in the city buildings for $1,926 and $436 premium a net gain of $294.35 over last year. Of this amount $1,508 comes from Front street market; $258 from Fourth street mar ket, and $160 from Fifth streat mar ket. A clerk for Fourth street mar ket was provided for until April 1st at the rate of $75 p9r year, under same conditions as now exist. Ordinances Chairman Sweeney said in regard to the instruction to his committee to draft an ordinance regu lating the amount of gasolene to be stored in the city, that there was already an ordinance on the books and the same was read by the clerk. Mr. Sweeney said if that was enforced his committee would take no further ac- tioa, and upon motion the Fire Com mission, composed of the Mayor and chiefs ? of the Fire and Police deart- ments, were instructed to ascertain if the present ordinance ii being viola ted; particularly by the Standard Oil Co. Mr. Sweeney said that he had visited the plant of the 3. O. Co. and found that 25 tanks of 100 gallons each were kept there, but he was informed that all proper safeguards were thrown about it. Police Chairman VonGlahn re ported the committee's suspension in definitely of First Substitute J. W. La wis and same was sustained. W. T. Croom, E. G. Jones and N. N. King were elected substitutes in the order named. Officer M. Padrick's resigna tion to engage in other business was reported and First Sub. J. W. Howard was elected in his stead. Public Buildings Action of Chair man Murrell in having necessary re pairs made to Store No. 1 in Front street market at a cost of $13 was ap proved. His committee was also au thorized to repair the Chemical En gine house roof and put water faucet in Fifth ward market. Sanitary Chairman Johnson re ported that during the past month a force of hands has been at work clear ing the streets of weeds, etc., and that he thought the city in pretty good condition. Under head of Lights, Chairman Mann reported the installation of the new enclosed arc lamps and said they were now being given a trial. As to their success he would ba able to re port later. The Introduction of the light subject brought forward a gener al discussion in which .the lighting company came in for its share of pret ty hard knocks at the service given last month. Mr. Hashagen as a mem ber of the committee wanted to know if the city had to pay for the lamps that didn't burn in September; that he had beenulown in the police station and seen a record of the lights report ed out during the month by the police men on their beats; that the oil lamps had been out also and that the gas supply was abominable. Mayor Waddell said it was time the city was asserting its rights., lie asked Mr. Cooper if the contractors for the oil and electric lights had each given bond for faithful performance of their con tract?. The clerk said they had. Mr. Mann said he hadn't been hard on the electric light psople .because they were doing their bast to ge in the new system. He said, how ever, he would refuse to ap prove further bills if the Board said so. The bills for September, he said, in response to an inquiry, had al ready been approved. It was then adopted, upon motion of Mr. Von Glahn, that unless the lights are greatly improved that the Chairman be in structed to approve no further bills. Mr. Sweeney said he was of the opin ion that the new arc lights were not as good as the old ones. Mr. Mann ex plained that they consumed as much, if not more, electricity and were of the same candle power; that the diffusion of the light was much better and more agreeable. Mr. Sweeney suggested the purchase of an instrument (called chromoter by Mr. Mann) to test the lights as to aetual candle power. There was a lively exehange of witticisms as to whether an expert was required to operate the "thing" and it was agreed that anyone of ordinary intelli gence could work it Thereupon, upon motion of Mr.lHashagen, $20 was ap propriated to purchase the instrument. Upon the report of the Streets and Wharves Committee another long dis cussion devolved. Chairman Johnson reported the completion of permanent Improvements to Red Cross, aouthside of Castle between Fourth and Fifth 1902 streets and the building of a 16 foot roadway foe the fire en gines on Sixth between Castle and Dawson streets The next work, he said woald be Chesnut from Front to Second, which would be paved with vitrified brick if thejtovernment would pay a part on account of the postoffice, but if not, then it would be macada mized. Grace batween Front and 8econd and the Market house alley would ba the next streets paved. He said the output of the quarry had been greatly reduced by numerous break downs, but much repair work has been done. Nothing had been heard in some time, he said, from the contractors for building the Fifth street bridge. Re pairs to Fourth and Sixth street bridges were in progress but there had been delay in securing lumber. In regard to the proposition for installing new machinery at the rock quarry by Messrs. Weedon & Skinner, he said his committee reported adversely upon an extension of the lease beyond April 1st for a number of reasons. Mr. Mur rell suggested in this connection a dis position of the big road roller in the City Hall yard, and Mil Johnson said. he was negotiating with a Charlotte man for its sale. The matter of addi tional machinery for the rock quarry was again taken up and Mr. L. A. Weedoo, who was present, gave the Board an outline of what is needed. Mr. Johnson at length made a motion to appropriate $500 for the purchase of a return tubular boiler, and a steam drill, but only he and Mr. Hashagen voted in favor of the appropriation. The matter was continued with the committee. In regard to tho city docks, offered to be repaired and rented by T. J. Gore and B. F. Keith, the committee recom mended that th-ese dosks be advertised for repair and rant for 6 years at a minimum of $75 par year, but this was deemed inadvisable by the Board, and the matter was referred to the commit tee for specifications as to the bids. The matter of restoration of the streets by the Se werage Company was touched upon, and the old-time ire of the Board raised for a moment. Some one stated that Capt. E. W. VanC. Lucas was in charge and he would probably report later. Mr. Cooper, in view of the coming of the N. C. Conference to Grace church in Decembar, asked that Grace street, between Fourth and Seventh, ba macadamized. Mr. Johnson said it was the purpose of the committee to improve the block upon which Grace church is situated before conference. Mr. Murrell said there were five fire plugs in his ward which could not ba reached by the fire engines and he wanted roadways made to them. No action was however taken. The following references to com mittees were made: Claim of Howard Relief Co, amounting to $479.50 for re pairs to property in 1893 and for which reimbursement was promised, went to the Finance Committee. Complaint of Geo. P. Cotchett as to water supply to Water Works Committee. Bill of Orrell Carroll amounting to $150 for death of horse by reason of alleged defective curbing, to Finance Com mittee. Petition of Standard Oil Co. to put down 4-inch pipe across Bruns wick street to Front, down Front to Hanover and down Hanover to and across JNutt street, paraieiung meir present line, to the Streets and Wharves Committee. Petition from J. J. Matthews for oil lamp at Fifth and Harnett streets and from sundry citizens for arc light at Fifteenth and Market streets to Light Committee. Ellis Boufarrah was relieved of poll tax, listed erroneously. Bill of A. D. Wessell, amounting to $15.50, for underpinning his residence at 110 South Fifth street, made neces sary by city excavations, was ordered paid. Capt. Walter G. MacRae was elected city surveyor in conjunction with Mr. Louis B. Hatch, who applied for the place to succeed his uncle, the late Capt Jos. H. McRee. License to conduct private meat markets was granted as follows : G. F. Cumber, . Front and Queen ; R. A. Montgomery, Eighth and Princess; Parlor Market, 18 North Front; J. F. Garrell & Co., Second and Market, Sixth and Chesnut, Fourth between Brunswick and Bladen; John T. Welch, Castle between Sixth and Seventh ; E. T. Mason and J. F. Keyes, Seventh and Castle; B. B. Reaves & Co., 517 South Front. City Attorney Bellamy reported the collection of $1,430 back taxes. Cattle Weigher Geo. T. Bland re ported $37.95 fees from his office dur ing September. Chief Charles Schnibben reported that the Fire Department responded to four alarms during September, the damage in three of the cases amount ing to less than $50. The fire on the Carolina Central wharf caused a loss of (about $4,000, largely because of lack of fire protection with hydrants. Messrs. VonGlahn, Sweeney and Tiencken were appointed committee to look into the matter of remedying the conditions. The reports of the Su perintendent, of Health and Chief of Police were read. Both have been published in part That of the Chief of Police shows that 26 convicts were sent to the road during the month and 12 to the Superior Court Arrested for Alleged Desertion. Pat O'Brien, white, ' was arrested by Policeman J. J. Moore for being drunk and down at Front and Market streets Saturday night. When he was taken to the station house, it developed that he was wanted at Fort Caswell for alleged desertion. Policeman Moore took him down to the fort yesterday afternoon and will receive a reward for the service. Opening day at the .0. W. Go. Polvogt WHOLE NO. 10,958 Removal W.B BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR FRIENDS AND OTHERS THAT WE HAVE MOVED OUR COAL AND WOOD YARD - From where it was to where it is, just a little further up the street. J. A. Springer & Co oot 7 It PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. Willie Emerson has gone Zoel New Miss New to Horner's Military School. Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. ler have gone for a visit to York. Mrs. Clayton (Jiles and Lucile Murchison have gone to York. Mr. G. T. Davis, of Sharpa- burg, N. C, was a welcome caller at the 8tae office yesterday. Mrs. W. N. Harriss and little son, tteorge, will leave to-day for a visit to relatives in Greenville, N. C. and Washington, D. C. Mrs. Charles T. Harper has returned from a visit to her parents in Baltimore. She has completely re covered from her recent very severe illness. Bishop A. A. Watson, Rev. F. H. T. Horsfield and Rev. Wm. F. Dickinson went to Clinton yesterday to attend the corner stone laying of St. Paul's Episcopal church. LABOR ORGANIZATIONS EFFECTED. Typographical Union Formed-AIso Branch of American Federation of Labor. A Typographical Union was organ ized in Wilmington at 6 o'clock yester day evening by General Organizer M. 8. Belk, of the American Federation of Labor, who addressed a large num ber of printers at the office of Dodd & Co., on Market street It is claimed that every practical printer in Wil mington signed the articles of agree ment, and the following officers were elected : President W. P. Gafford. Vice President W. S. Royster. Financial and Recording Secretary H. D. Stanland. Treasurer J. H. Hewlett. Sergeant-at-Arms H, L. Hewett. Application was made to the Interna tional Typograhical Union for a char ter and the next meeting will be held upon receipt of same. Last nieht Mr. Belk also organized a Federal Labor Union, composed of 62 charter members from all trades. J. K. Bell was elected president and E. V. Richards secretary. Application for a charter will be made to the American Federation of Labor and the next meeting will be held Saturday night at Fifth Ward Hook and Ladder Hall. CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN. Increased Attendance and Most Favorable Outlook Marks Opening This Year. The city public schools opened yes terday with an increased attendance and a most favorable outlook. At the High School the attendance was about 175, the same as the opening day last year. The Union School leads with 731, greatly in excess of last year. The new rooms added during the Summer were occupied and there i is now an abundance of room. The Hemenway School opened with great ly increased attendance. With the annex it reached between 600 and 700. The two colored schools opened well and succeeding ' days this week will bring even larger numbers. The People's Savings Banks. Mr. Frank D. Hackett, of North Wilkesboro, is in the city on an official visit to the local savings banks. He has made an examination of the af fairs of the People's Savings Bank and says that institution has made the most rapid growth of any bank of its kind he has examined in the State. The officers of the the bank are Mr. H. C. McQueen, president; Mr. Jno. S. Armstrong, vice president; Direc tors, Messrs. H. C. McQueen, Jno. 8. Armstrong, Wm. Calder, Isaac Bear, J. H. Springer, M. J. Corbett, E. C. Holt, M. W. Divine, J. H. Chadbourn, Thos. H. Wright and Col. Walker Taylor. Mrs. Baxter Croom Dead. Friends of Mr. Baxter Croom, a popular street railway conductor, will deeply sympathize with him in the death of his young wife, which occur red at the family home, Sixth between Castle and Queen streets, Sunday af ternoon at 3:45 o'clock. The funeral was conducted at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Bellevue. Visit the C. W. Polvogt Oa to-day; it is their opening day. t For Asinma uso CHE NEY'S EXPECTOR ANT. . ; j1 For sale by 6T Sheparo. ' oiMUraM to snbMi-nra lat tme Y City at 45 Cents per Klontau S Notice! The Veteran Dealers. T i If choice home grown N. C. September Mullets can be bought at 5 cents a pound, how is t we pay for Western White Sides eleven and half cents ? Eat fish and live within our means. We have in warehouse and consigned 200 kegs 100 lbs each HI II We Solicit Orders? Vollers & Hashagen, sep 28 tf Provisioners. Good Crops AND GOOD PRICES Make the Farmers Happy. And this makes everybody happy. There will be money to spend this Fall and Winter. So call and see ns when you need goods in our line. Wo carry a -heavy stock of Hardware, Agricultural Implements Cutlery, Tinware, &c. J. W. murchison S Co., sep 16 tf Wilmington, N. C. Frnit Trees For Sale I For sale at less than net cata logue prices about 1,000 FRUIT TREES. From the leading Nursery in North Carolina. Will be sold in one lot, or in two lots of about 500 each. Selections to be made from latest catalogue. Address, "BARGAIN," Care The Mobhtstg Stab, Wilmington, N. C. sep 2 D&w tf ACADEMY OF MUSIC Wednesday Night, Oct. 8th. The Gordon-Shay Grand Opera Company, with America's leading prima donna ROSE CECILIA SHAY. 50 Special scenery, electrical effects. PEOPLE New Costumes. .... 50 Brilliant oct 5 st CROCKERY NOTICE. On Monday, September 29th, the balance of our Crockery and Glass ware will be removed to store recently occupied by Murchison Bank, and will be sold below cost to close but. O. P. CAZAUX & CO. sepSStf NOTICE To ail persons holding claims against tbe steamer Franklin Fierce, will please present them to tne undersigned for payment on or be fore October 15th, 1902. OCt71W BROOKS & TAYLOR. FOR RENT, Stores, Dwellings, Offices, &o. an 23 11 O. O'GONNOB. Printers Wanted. Wanted, one first class compositor who have had experience on a daily morning paper. 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