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f AX "TuTarsntees' Bssa-Fids, Ersry-Dsj? r lVlC3NING e ', Clrcolstloa Larger Tkaa That Of Abj Other Dally News paper PoblisBedla , WlfaBflftOB, H OiaoXoar, by nU, SZ.C2J Six Months, r.'SXJ X Three ZXenths, : r I Two Months, V-Si.co$ ' OLBK1T DAILY REWSFAPKul WILMINGTON, N. 0., WEDNESDAY. JANUARY- 21 1903 "mxiwrnrmm. to simnNn UB fl VOL.EXXI.NO. 103. WHOLE NO. 11,048 "T at 4S Ceats Mr Boats Star. a :- - . . . M X OUTLINES. r The Statehood bill was again dia- I cawed by the Senate yesterday; In the Hoaae there was a long diseassion of I the Alaska boundary dispute. I Minister Bo wen, from Venezuela, ar- rived in Washington yesterday. f A petition from Aguinaldo has been t sent to Congress asking the loan of twenty million dollars to establish a bank in the Philippines.for the devel opment and improvement of agricul ture. J as. P. Clarke has been elected 8. 8. Senator by the Arkansas Legislature. Both houses of the O Jlorado Legislature balloted for U. 8. Senator; Henry S. Teller came within one vote of being elected. - South ern Lumber Manufacture's' Association - la ooa vention at , Ne w Orleans report jbaphiesa mni prospemas JthapaTrJ - The Bank of Little Bock, Ark., : and the Little Beck Trust Company jf suspended payment. . '-. - The Sj of Editor Qonzales took place ;jpeMa iaf Columbia and was at tended by an immense concourse, of people. - Tillman has made no statement and his friends remain reti- " cent Nine men killed and eight or ten injured in a railrpad collision on the Great Northern road. The ease of Wilcox was given to the jury yesterday afternoon; at 11 o'clock no .. verdict had been returned. N. Y. . markets: Money on call steady at 44 percent; cotton steady at 8.95c. ; 4ottr was moderately active and steady ; Jfcheat spot firm ; No. 3 red 82f 3. ; corn JjSt firm, No. 2 65c; oats spot firm, ift- I rosin firm; spirits tur- pontine quiet. WEATHER REPORT. U. 8. Dcpt or Agbioultuse, ) Wiatheb Bureau, WaxiHOTOH, N. C, Jan. 20. ) Meteorological data for the twenty four hours ending at 8 P.M.: Temperatures: 8 A. M., 88 degrees; 8 P. aL, 67 degrees; maximum, 60 de grees; minimum, S3 degrees; mean, 46 degrees. Bainfall for the day, .41; rainfall since 1st of month to date, 2.76 inches. Stage of water in the Cape Fear river at Payetteville, N. a, at 8 A, M. Monday, 6.2 feet STORM WARNING. Nortl$ijt storm signals were dis played at a P. M. for a depression over Southern Florida, expected to move northward, causing brisk to high north to north das t winds oh the Middle and South. Atlantic coasts. rORKOAST FOR TO-DAY. Washington, Jan. 20. For North Carolina: Fair in west, rai in east portion; colder on the coasyWednea day. Thursday fair; fresh northwest to west winds. Pert Almanac Jaasary 81, 8 u Rises 7.07 A.M. SioSaU 5.16 P.M. Day's Length 10 B. 09 M. High Water at Southport 2.28 P. M. Him Water Wilmington. 4.58 P. M. Candidate Wolcott, who wants to go to the 17. S. Senate, is becoming desperate and wants the Republi cans to bounce seventeen Democrats from the olorado Legislature, which would give him the innings. The Baltimore Sun Almanac for 1903 is filled with interesting and valnable statistical and other infor mation, conveniently arranged for ready reference, it is not nublished for sale, but is one of the Sun' a annual gifts to its subscribers. Lord Beresford accounts for the rapid progress made by this country on the theory that we pat our "brightest men in business," while in England they put them in the army and navy. This may be so, although there has been nothing in the British army and navy in late years to indicate unusual bright ness. The English physicians seem to be dubious about the methods of Dr. Lorenz, in his treatment of displaced joints. If they could see some of the patients whom Dr. Lorenz cured, ; walking about as they are doing In some of onr cities, they might still be dubious. The Britishers do not catch on to new methods with alacrity. Hon. John James Jenkins, of - Wisconsin, chairman of the Konse Judiciary Committee, has achieved "jso much prominence by his resolu "tion to inquire into the expediency, right, etc., of the Government to take control of the coal ' mines, coal roads, etc, that - an enthnsiastio Philadelphia man has nominated him for the Presidency, and is wait ing for a second to his motion. It is said that within the past two jewr-over seventy white women in BfSi have married negroes. Per haps that is one reason why Boston a favorite mecca of negroes. There is no law against that kind of marriages in Massachusetts. It is aid that these women are of the ob Ts Bcnre class. If they are not they U certainly will be, for they have taken very enecuve way to make them- scure. s LOCAL DOTS. Mr. A. G. Hankins, Jr., has returned home after two years" service in the Philippines in the U. 8. Hos pital corps. A thoroughly competent com positor accustomed to newspaper work may secure employment by applying at the Stab office. A boy who wishes to learn the printing trade may secure employment by applying at the Stab Job Office. One who has had some experience feeding presses preferred. Must be a resident of the city. The Parish Guild of St. John's Episcopal church gave delightful tea from 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon until 10 o'clock last night, at the resi dence of Mrs. Dunn, corner of Seventh and Princess streets. -r- .The new 16 -inch . gnn recently tested at Bandy Hook shoots pro jeclflrweTgTn? a range of twenty miles. They come high, but we have ordered one for the use of our bill collector. Charles Sherman, Swedish sailor, 37 years old, died Sunday of tuberculosis in the Marine Hospital, where he had been for treatment since last September. His remains were in terred in Oak Grove cemetery. Miss Catherine Bonham, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Bonham, of Myrtle Grove Sound, and Mr. John W. Bryan, of this city, were -quietly married at 4 o'clock yesterday after noon, J ustice G. W. Boruemann offi ciating. Robert Brown, late comedian with the colored aggregation that sold medicine from a stand near Front and Market streets, was sent to the roads for 80 days by the Mayor yesterday for fearfully beating his wife, Esther Brown, in Eellogg's alley, .Monday night. LARCENY BY TRICK CHARGED. Sobs aad Disinters of Jerasslem After Defaaltiac Members Held for Court. An interesting trial was held In Jus tice Fowler's court yesterday. Iiaac Bobeson and Lavinia Hawes, both colored, were arraigned for the lar ceny by trick cf about $7 from a negro society in the city, known as the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, of which Abram Jones is president; Polly Hawes, mother of one of the defend ants, is treasurer, and of which Sarah Newberry is key-bearer. The evi dence disclosed that the defendants went to the house of the treasurer and told her that the president had called a special -meeting and desired that a box containing the funds of the so ciety should be on hand for that occa sion. The box was carried to Robe son's house, broken open in the ab sence or the . Key-bearer" ana tne money in the same divided. The Sons and Daughters prose cmted the case against the defendants and Marsden Bellamy, Esq., re pre sented them at the hearing. Herbert McClammy, Esq., represented Bobe son, who claims that the uawes wo man broke the box open, took what money she wanted and he took the remainder. Both defendants belonged to the society, and each was bound over to the March term of the court in a justified bond of $25. "MARKET STREET FENCED OFF." Observations of aa Alderman Upon Cos- dltioss of City's Thoroaibfares. Market street, between Front and Water, was in fearful condition after and daring the rains yesterday. Chair man Johnson and Alderman E. P. Bailey, of the. Streets a-- L Wharves Committee, went to work early to remedy the condition, but Mr. Bailey said he -thought it best to "fence off the street" and wait for dry weather. In an interview with a reporter he said: "The 'thorough sanitary system in stalled by the Wilmington.- Sewerage Co., of Wilmington, N. C, has to-day shown some defects. We find on Market street, between Front and Waterk numerous' boiling - spri&gs, which we think are censed by this sewersge system. We are obliced as guardians of the city and its interests to fence off this particular portion of the street under which we think this sewer is laid, in order to protect the city against damage suits from pos sible accidents that may occur." . SpeakingHter in regard to the resto ration of the thoroughfares of the city by . all parties who have excavated them, Mr. Bailey said we now have a system of "corduroyed streets" they are so full of ridges as to remind one of the fabric after which they are called. L'Arleso German Club. The January german last night by L' Arioso German Club was one of the prettiest and most largely attended of any glvea this season by that popular organization.' The decorations . were by the Wilmington Floral Co. and were exceedingly handsome. About SO couples participated in the dance, the figures having been led in most charming manner by Mr. Clayton Giles, Jr. The music was as usual by Hollowbush's splendid orchestra. - .'.;:; -- 0- NKW ADVERTISEMENTS. : "Notice In bankruptcy. Academy of Music Mabel Paige. Masonic Meeting St. John's Lodge. - .... v i ' BCSXHSSS LOOAIA J. S tern bergsr Pug dog lost . - : T. Johnson French poodle lost N. C. LEGISLATURE. The Merest Formality in Voting ' Yesterday for a United States Senator. PROCEEDINGS DURING DAY Democratic Caucus st Wight Brosiht Lit tle Chaste la Senatorial Sitatttoa. Liquor Matters Discussed Reformatory BUI Notes. Special Star Telegram. Raleigh, C, Jan. 20. The W lot for TJ. a Senator in the Senate and House of Representatives at noon to day was in compliance with the cau cus agreement and scattered to such a degree that 85 different people were voted for In the two branches of the Republicans voted solidly for Senator Pritchard. The ballot to-morrow will be held jointly in the hall of the House of Representatives. ' Notable bills introduced in the Sen ate to-day were as follows: By Welborn. to repeal Chanter 8. Public Laws of 1901, relating to the Governor's salary by reducing it from $4,000 back to $3,000. By SpruilJ, to make drunkenness m misdemeanor. By Warren, to incorporate the As sociation of Opticians. . There was a lengthy discussion of the Senate bill to allow persons di vorced under Chapter 277. 1895. and 211, Laws of 1899. to re-marry. It was finally made the special order for Wednesday of next week. Much time was consumed In dis cussing the bill prohibiting the sale of. liquor in three miles or several churches in Wataugascounty, nracti cally the whole county being affected. Senator Welborne, of Watauga, said the Senators seemed much stirred up over drinking in Watauga, , but lost sight of the drunkenness and de bauchery right here in Raleiff-n. At his request the vote was deferred until January 27. In the House there was a long dis cussion of a pending bill to provide an additional clerk to the insurance com missioner,' and the vote was finally deferred until to morrow. Among the bills passed by the House were: , To restore self government to Brunswick county.' To allow Ashevilleto issue bonds. To incorporate Iba Bank of Kerners- ville." To renew the charter of the Winston- Salem Southern Kailroad. To amend the act regulating marks and brands on logs so as to include boards and lumber. Bills of note introduced in the House were as follows: By Doucrhton. In relation to the elec tion of U. 8. Senator. By Mbrphew, to protect timber deal ers., t By Parker, of Wayne, to establish the North Carolina Industrial School or King's Daughters' Reformat ory . cy newiand, relating to tne ap pointment of justices of the peace in Cumberland. By Newland. to amend Chapter 182, Laws of 1899. relating to marks and brands on timber. By Woodly. to amend Chapter 666, laws of 1901, relating to cutting trees, pending? action to try title. isy w mtaker. to amend tne cnaner of the Underwriters Southern 8toek Mutual Insurance Company of Greens- bare, a home insurance company of Greensboro. Raleigh, N. O., Jan. 20. The Democratic caucus cast four ballots to-night for United States Senator. There was no material change in either of them. Craig climbed from SI to 84 votes, giving hie followers occasion to express a greater degree of confidence of ultimate success. The S2nd, 83rd, 84 Ih and 85th ballots were cast as fol lows: Overman.... 51 46 81 7 53 53 52 46 49 45 82 84 84 5 4 4 . . 136 7 140 135 Watson Craig.......... Alexander. Totals. 185 MR. KEITH AND PARTY LEFT. They Were Delighted With Their Visit to Wllmlsztoa sod Wlil Come i Af sis. Mr. B. F. Keith, the noted theatri cal proprietor, of Boston, and his cul tured wife, who have been entertained the past ten days or more by Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Keith, or this city, left yes terday afternoon for Jacksonville. Fla., where they will join Mr. Keith's pleasure yacht Courier for a cruise in Southern waters. Mr. and Mrs. M. Toussant and Miss Emily Toussant, who were members, of Mr. Keith's party in Wilmington, also left yester day, returning to Boston. Mr. Keith before leaving for Bos ton expressed himself as highly pleased with his visit to Wilmington and told his good friend, Mr. Keith, of thin city, that upon his return from the South he would stop here and take a. party of his friends on the Courier for atriptoFayetteville. Mr. Keith had hoped to have Mr. Keith and party, of Boston, as his guest for a trip on the steamer C.tv of FavettevlUe. but ft delay in the .schedule of the boat pre vented. . Afronsdoa Frying Pan. , SouTHPOET. N. O., Jan. 80, The British steamer Daventry, 1,579 tons, CapL Wilson rosin and lumber laden from Brunswick, Ga., to Newport News for coal,, grounded on Frying Pan shoals this morning:. The vessel was, "however, floated this afternoon without assistance and she is now anchored off the bar. She will come in to Southport.. The Teasel is leaking but the extent of the damage is un known. : " , Horses for Fire Department. Tiro fine Iron gray horses, weight ing 1,300 and 1,850 pounds, respective ly, have arrived from Baltimore for Engine Co. No. 3, of the Fire Depart ment, at Sixth and- Castle' streets. The Board of Audit and Finance last night approved the bill of $465 for the pair, provided they prove satisfactory to Chief Schnlbbea. AFTER HIDDEN TREASURES. Search of aa Uskaowa Mag Sudsy Night Nesrly Caused Bis Belag Baried Alive at Thoraberry. Digging, with all his might for treasure which he believed were beneath a sandy knoll overlooking the northern branch of the Gape Fear river, four miles above Wilmington, at a landing called Thoraberry, a white man whose name could not be learned, was almost buried alive by the collapse of the sides of an excavation which he had made about 10 feet deep and 12 feet long early Sunday night A - telephone' message to the police station In this city for help gave meagre particulars, bat a rescue party was made up at the Pittsburg Lumber Co., two miles from -Wilmington, from whence the telephone . alarm came,' and the unknown man was saved from suffocation with -much dignity early.Mecmornri-- A Mr. Willonghby, of Wilmington, who said he fallowed the man to the spot out of curiosity, saw the col lapse, his friend having been buried to the heck. He hastened to the Pitts burg Lumber Co., -secured a small party and went to the ' rescue! ' When the . rescuers returned, Mr. . Wil loughby says the land . commenced to give way under their feet before they reached the spot and they had to return for more help and uten sils withwhich to dig the man out. The second party arriving on the scene found the man completely hid den from view and prayers which were going up in rapid-fire succession jn the first trip, .were hushed. They set to work and -from a quicksand bot tom, they brought the man up more dead than alive, a gash having been cut on his head in securing his re lease. There have long been stories . of treasures hidden at Thoraberry during war times, but the desolate atmosphere of the place or other causes has before hindered any one from search. Par ties who visited the scene of. the un known man's adventures, say the land sunk for a quarter of an acre around the excavation. CITIZEN'S B. & L. ASSOCIATION. Sixteenth Aasssl Meetisg Held Last Night. Re-clectkra of Officers aad Directors. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Citizen's Building and Loan Associa tion was held last night In the Mayor's office at the City. Hall. President W. H. Chad bourn presiding. Messrs. Walter Smallbones and W. W. Hod ges, a committee to verify proxies, reported that a constitutional number of shares were represented, where upon the meeting was declared duly Mr. Jno. D. Bellamy, Jr., secretary of the Association, submitted his an nual report which was a very encourag ing one. Seven per cent, had been made during the past year for stock holders and the expenditures, barring salaries and taxes, did not exceed $48. About $45,000 had been loaned and the assets are now greater .than for any period during- the 16 years of the life of the Association, All securities and loans were reported " In excellent shape. The following Board of Directors was unanimously re-elected: W. H. Chadbourn, Jno. EL Beery, Sam'l Northrop, EL G. Smallbones, A. G. Hankins, J. H. Chadbourn, J. W. Jackson, W. W. Hodges, J. T. Riley, Timothy Donlan, F. W. Ortmann, Jno. McEatee and Marsden Bellamy. The Directors met upon the adjourn ment of the stockholders, Mr. Timothy Donlan presiding, and re-elected the following officers: W. H. Chadbourn, president; EL G. Smallbones, vice president; Jno. D. Bellamy, Jr., secre retary and treasurer; Marsden Bel lamy, attorney. THE CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY. Fifteenth Aoansl Meeting of. Stockholders YesterdsySplesdid Year's Easiness. The fifteenth annual meeting of the Carolina Insurance Company was held yesterday at noon at its offices in this city. No. 12 Princess street. Mr. O. W. Yates was called to the chair to preside and Mr. M. 8. Willard was re quested to act as secretary. Mr. Jno. D. Bellamy, who was appointed to as sist the secretary, reported that 3,071 out of. 6,000 shares of stock were rep resented either in person or by proxy and the meeting was thereupon duly declared organized. . Mr. D. L. Gore," president of the company, made a verbal report to the stockholders which was highly satis factory. Mr. M. 8. Willard, secretary of the company, submitted a printed report of the financial transactions of the body, which was also Indicative of a steady growth and very gratifying. The Increase in assets was shown to be $4,400 and the re-insurance reserve In crease "was $2,100. The Increase in premiums during the year was about $6,000. Mr. J. D. Bellamy, Jr., reported for the Auditing Committee that the books, etc., of the company were In correct lorm and a unanimous re election of the Board of Directors was then made aa follows: D. L. Gore, O. W. Worth, S. Bolomon, EL L. Toi lers, Donald HacBae, H. a McQueen and B. EL ' Bellamy. The directors will meet later and elect officers for the ensuing year. Cspe Fear Lodge, I. O. O. F. Cane Fear Lodge No. 2, L O. O. F., at its regular meeting: last night con ferred the first degree upon one ; the second upon two, and the third degree upon eight candidates. After the cere monies the Lodge Installed officers for I the ensuing term... - Ifc CHARITY'S KAHE. Eighth Annual Meetinj of the Associated' Clarities: Held Yesterday Afternoon. YEARLY REPORTS RECEIVED. what Has Been Accomplished, by a Noble OriailiatiOD la 1902 -Officers sod j Directors Elected for Ensuing Year President's Appeal. The eighth annual meeting of the Associated Charities was held yester day afternoon at 3:80 o'clock in the T. M, CL A. building. .Dr. Calvin a Blackwell, the president, presided and Miss Carrie L Price, secretary of the Association, kept a record of . the pro ceedings.- The attendance was good and the enthusiasm of those present In the- noble murh of , the orgsairattoav was very gratifying. : The i features of the meeting 'were the annual reports submitted and the re-election of Di rectors and all officers for the ensuing year.. . - s. After prayer by the Rev. Richard W. Hoguer the report of the Board of Directors, of the . Association was read by Col. A. M. Waddell and was re ceived and approved as follows: The Board of Directors of the As sociated Charities report that the af fairs of the Association are in a satis factory condition, and that no unto ward event has occurred during the last year to affect its interests'. Our people continue their accustomed generosity in contributing to the sup port of the work, and the beneficiaries of their bounty have not increased in number. The mildness of the present winter has caused a reduction In the number of calls for fuel, whicb, in view of the conditions prevailing in other parts of the country, furnishes cause for profound gratitude. The meetings of the year were held on the following dates: Jan. 4th, April 8th (no quorum). July 8th and Oct 14th. "We have been deprived of the ser vices of Bev. Jno. EL Hall, a faithful director, by his call to another field of work. The terms or the following di rectors expire with this meeting, viz: Bev. C. Dennen, A. M. Waddell, Walter G. McBse. J. H. Boatwright and Bev. B. W. Hogue, who was elect ed at the last meeting to fill an unex pired term. The ever faithful secretary, and treasurer have the thanks of the Board for their valuable services. A. M. Waddell, "For the Committee." The Directors, whose terms had ex pired as noted in the report, were at once re-elected unanimously, and the report of Mr. J. EL Boatwright, the treasurer, was read and approved as follows: Treasurer of the Associated Chari ties for the year 190 : Casbihanlc, Jaalst, 1992. .$ 948 07 &mt recBrvetffrom Uoanty. . I,xj w Am't received from donations 1,228 70 Total..... $3,674 77 Am't paid out as per checks. .$3, 999 98 Balance In bank, Jan. 1, 1903 674 79 The secretary. Miss Carrie L. Price, next read her annual report, which was likewise received and' unani mously adopted as follows: "Sekretarv'a Reioorti "Number of Superintendents, 15; number of Visitors, 30; number of beneficiaries who have been and are still receiving aid monthly,; 89; num ber receiving aid intermittently, zs; number who received aid but . are no longer assisted, 62; number receiving wood only. 9. Total, 183. number wood tickets issued, 743; number: receiving aid, both parents living, 53; widows, 100: widowers. 4: deserted wives or separated wives, 9; single women, 13; single men, 2; children, z. "Transportation has been furnished to 19 adults and 6 children, the rail road companies kindly giving charity rates. The Association has assisted in one burial. More than usual has been expended this year in nourishment for the sick. Quite a number have been assisted in payios; their rent. Chief causes of need sickness, no male sup port, large families, - lack or uncer tainty of work. Supplies given are groceries, wood, shoes and clothing. "The office has been open every week day except about three weeks in September, when a vacation was given the Secretary. She, however, made arrangements for regular . applicants before leaving the city. ' STATEMENT OF PEN ST SAVINGS BANK. "Jan. 1, 1902, balance. . ... .....$16 60 "Deposits, January, lU3 Janu ary, 1903 6 45 "Total. "Amount withdrawn .$23 05 3 00 "BaL Jan. 1, 1903. ....... .$20 05 "Cabbie L. Price, f Secretary." The president next, read his annual report, which was so comprehensive in its nature; which entered so thor oughly into the .spirit and work ings of the Association, that the secre tary was instructed to furnish the same to the public through the me dium of the press. It is as follows: "Fellow Workers in Labors of Love : : "The primary purpose of the Asso ciated Charities of Wilmington is to replace promiscuous I charitable crutches by ladders of self-support by which the weak and unfortunate may climb to better conditions, i "The mantle of charity is supposed to cover a multitude of sins, but un wise and misdirected charity multiplies sins. 7 The new-charity differs from the old in Its methods. The old chari ty finds a man hungry and cold and feeds him and gives. him an order for a ton of coaL But the cold and hun ger are symptoms. The new charity seeks for the causes. I It finds that th the cause lies far- within. The poor are bankrupt not alone in pocket, but in hope, in courage, in resolution and In self-controL And it la these which the new charity sets it self to supply. It takes but a moment to fill the hand with money, to fill the mouth with bread. But to recreate the soul, to build up again the ruined temple, is a work demanding divine Sitience, wisdom, courage and love ut the new charity "auffereth long, beareth all things, endure th all things and never f aileUv s As civilisation becomes more com plex the exercise of charity is no less needed, but Is certainly mora difficult. There is danger that a man meaning to do good may do harm. If you feed the man who begs from, door to door you tesch him it is easier to beg than to dig. In some, sense all these men are worthy of help, but you are not the physician for their economic maladies.- Send them to our Association, where they will get advice by men and women who will give the results of their best study ' and experience to each case. Investigation is necessary in order to distinguish between the im postor and the case of real need:.,- - . The helpless paralytic waited long years by the pool to be healed,; be cause, while he was coming to the water, another, more sturdy and less In need, stepped down before him.. It will always be thus, if a carelessly ad ministered charity allows the brazen faced - imposter to elbow away the shrinking and honest, but more needy. Beal distress waits and suffers. While frauds carry off more than 50 per cent of all charity, public and private. That permanent improvement in conditions are being' manifest in fam ilies through our work is assured. To stop- the pangs of hunger - and assusge pain is something, :but to de velon manhood and womanhood is the treal task set .before .us. We do-1 jioiaxnecteXJtosia. but we are bound; to see- that every enon is xnaae w raise the social tone by calling forth, self-respect and by stimulating to In dustry,,, providence temperance and mutual helpfulness.-In this light we wish the public to see our ideals and help us attain them. Through our efforts our citizens have been largely . relieved .from di rect appeals by professionals, "hoboes", and the unworthy. Wilmington, is practically black-listed now by the tramp element. If the, people will co-operate with us . in every ease we pledge complete relief; This will im pose an obligation to contribute to our funds. But the benefit derived will amply compensate the donors. Make no mistake. The Associated Charities is not an advocate of hard hearted, impersonal or machine meth ods. It does not ask you to harden your heart; but so use heart and head and hand to meet a great need. It does not ask you to give less, but to give more. It does not ask you to make of charity a machine industry; but it beseeches you to join in the ef fort to replace the careless, mechanical methods of giving which demoralize the giver and the receiver and society as a whole, by the kinder, wiser, more affectionate devotion which is a bless ing to him that gives and him that re ceives. , - Suppose for the moment, that you are prosperous and busy absorbed in business, or professional, or social or domestic occupations. Then imagine yourself in the presence of a simple, every-day charity problem of the mildest type, such as this: A man, woman or child has just come to you with a pitiful story and begged for assistance. You cannot leave home or business to look into the case yourself. You cannot give money out of hand and encourage professional beggars and impoi ters. To do so is a social crime. You cannot harden your heart and take the chances of sendin?the suffer ing away without help. To dp that habitually would be moral suicide. What can you do In this dilemmat Is there any trusty friend who will take this troublesome case off your hands; who will give it immediate and personal attention; who will see that any urgent distress, is relieved. and that the philanthropic ageucies oi I the city are brought to bear in the best way! Is there any one who can be trusted to follow the case for days and weeks and months and years, if need be, until friendship and expert knowledge and personal devotion have done their utmost for the material and moral wel fare of those concerned f Yes. You have such a tried and competent friend to whom you can turn -with perfect confidence, : in the Associated Charities. Send your ap plication to the central office or to any one of the fifteen District Superintend ents, or to one of our thirty Friendly Visitors. These who are among the kindest and wisest men and women in the community, will count it a pleas ure, as well as a duty, to give the time and strength and friendship and as sistance which you are unable to give. Is it too mueh to ask that in return for all this you will contribute something to defray the necessary expenses, since you cannot find time to do your Own share of the work? We desire to put the question square ly to every citizen, man or woman, Which will you do; give yourself to carry on the work or give money! Some of our citizens count it a privi lege to do both. But every one should recognize the obligation to help in one way or another. For the work 'be longs to no sect, no creed, no party, no isolated group. It belongs to the community as a whole. It is essential to the well-being of the whole com munity.. It is therefore entitled to the support of every citizen. The management Is to be congratu lated on having the uncompensated co-operation of fifteen faithful super intendents and thirty friendly visitors. Friendly visiting ideally is the practi cal work of judging character, and of sympathetically assisting to restore to normal conditions those who have fallen out of their places in the ranks of self-respecting citizenship. I It pre supposes, on the part of the visitor, knowledge of the world, business capacity, judgment, experience and firmness, coupled with tact and a sympathetic manner, the genuineness of which cannot be questioned. If such as have those qualifications could always be obtained as visitors their services would be welcome, and their work would be adequately rewarded by valuable results. We have many such, and only pause to urge to warmer zeal and more persistent ac tivity. To improve a home is greater than to improve a farm. To make an independent out of a dependent fam ily is better than to develop a manu facturing plant. To the man who asks of our im proved and systematic charity, "Go with me a mile," it says, "I will do more than that; I will go the whole way with you. I. will go back with you to your home and we will study together the need. We will talk and consult together, and I will stand by you through it alL" To the manor woman eager to remedy the specific evils about him it says: "Let us reason together, let us hear just what the needs are: They are greater than you think, deeper than you think, more tragical than you dream of, and your responsibility for them Is greater than you feel." ' ' ! Tbe Association having adjourned the Board of Directors met and unani mously re elected . officers as follows: Dr. CalvinS. Blackwell, president; Mr.P. Pearsall, vice president; Mr. J. S. Boatwright, treasurer, and Miss Carrie L. Price, secretary, t At (he recueafof Mr. Boatwright, the chair man appointed Mr. Andrew Smith and Bar. B. W. Hogue a committee to audit the books of the treasurer. The following Executive Committee was unanimously rejected: Bev. Dr. Cal vin 8. Blackwell, Rev. Dr. A. D. Mc Olure, Messrs. Andrew Smith and J. O. Stevenson. When the Directors had adjourned. the newly-elected Executive Commit. tee met and after discussing matters concerning the work of the Assoeia uod, a rote or tnanas was given the secretary for her efficient and pains taking services. The committee then adjourned. CITY BOARD CP AUDIT AND FINANCE. Seatlaieat Agslast the. Caraerle Library, Regalar Seml'Moathly Keeling, Very little business of general in terest was transacted at last night's regular semi monthly meeting of the City Board of Audit and Finance. Mr. C. W. Yates presided in the absence of Chairman McQueen, and members in attendance were Messrs. Jesse Wilder, ft Pi llcNtlr and.Jy A,OrrelU . bum for various current expense were examined and approved, '- one of the number having been in favor of Weedon & Skinner amounting to $373.72 for 8651 tons of crushed rock, less a royalty of $32.92, leaving a net balance of $343.80. The Carnegie library matter was in formally discussed and while no ac tion was required, the sentiment l the Board appeared to be unanimously against the scheme: The Clerk and Treasurer's statement of receipts and disbursements for De cember, duly examined and approved by the Clerk of the Board of Audit and Finance, is as follows: . Receipts Balance from' November, $8,535,01;merchants' license, $1,323.03; bar rooms, $2,571; market rents, $151.35: Mayor's court, $189.75; pound fees, $4.50; weighing beef cattle, $45.20; public buildings, $212.87; mis cellaneous and extraordinary, $15.75; real and personal tax 1902, $29,855.82; real and personal tax prior to 1903, $596.47; dray badges, $4.60; costs on tax prior to 1902, $49.27. Total receipts, 135,019.11. Grand total, $43,554.12. The disbursements during the month were $9,395.58, leaving a balance to January of $34,158.54. WEEK OF UNEXCELLED REPERTOIRE. Mabel Paige Company Opened to Record Bresklag House at the Academy. Despite the lowering clouds and threatening weather, Miss Mabel Paige and her excellent supporting company opened a week's engagement at the Academy of Music last night, present ing "A Mountain Waif," which was put on with special scenery and by a cast of characters that has perhaps known no equal in repertoire here this season. The company is well balanced, com posed of high-class artists, and there Is no reason to doubt but -that it will continue here a succession of the tri umphs that have been its record all over the South this season. To-night's bill will be "The Girl from the West" staged with special and elaborate scenery and with an en tire new specialty programme. Seats are on sale at Plummer's at popular prices, 10, 20 and SO cents. The only matinee of the week will be on Saturday when Miss Paige will present a bill especially for the ladies and children "A Country Girl one of the strongest in her up-to-date re pertoire. IN HONOR OP POPULAR ACTOR. Mr. Cowan Ealcrtslaed Is Compliment to Bis Thestricsl Friend, Mr. Barrss. A delightful "after-theatre" supper was given last night at the Excelsior Cafe, on Front street, by Mr. James H. Cowan, of Cowan Bros., lessees and managers of the Academy of Music, in honor of Mr. Vallery Bar ras, a popular member of the Mabel Paige Company, now filling an en gagement at the Academy. Mr. Cowan was formerly with Mr. Barras in the Dixie Stock Company and during their theatrical tour in the South and West, the Association grew into a warm friendship which found fitting expression in the elegant affair given in the private dining rcomB of the Excelsior last night. The menu consisted of the delicacies of the season, served in most artistic and approved style. Among Mr. Cowan's guests were Mr. Barras, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Wil lard and Mrs. W. O. Shiplor,' of the Mabel ' Paige Company, Capt. O. H. Holttum, of the steamer Polana, Mr. Benjamin Bell and Mr. Robert H. Cowan. - Robbed by Sieak Thieves. Between 1 and 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, while the family were at dinner, some otfe entered the residence of ex-Mayor Jno. J. Fowler by the rear stairway, ransacked a bureau in one of the rooms on the second floor and stole a silver watch. About the same hbur presumably the same per son entered the residence of Mrs. Adolf Nelson, Front between Orange and Ann streets, and stole a double ease gold watch, a pocket book and a number of valuable papers. There is no clue to the thief. Appreachlng Wedding nt WUIard. Mr. and llrs. b! T. Bivenbark, of Willard, N. 0., have Issued Invita tions to the marriage of their daugh ter, Miss Gertrude Bivenbark, to Mr. Thomas Gibson Covington, a, promi nent young merchant, of Olio, 8. O., on Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 1903, at high noon, Willard. North Carolina. The ceremony will be performed at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. W. A. French has tow to Boston on a business trip. - PERSONA?; PARAGRAPHS, . Messrs. H., C. i McQueen an M. J. Corbett have gone for a business 4 Rip to unicsgo. ' x Misa Lou ilicie Bridget, of Bladenboro, is the guest,of the .family " unairman . u. M&uacnern ' the Board of County OommissiO' went to Raleigh yesterday. . . i-v . Mias Edwina Herring, of tst: land, ... o., is visiting the Mia1 Meredith, 207 North Third street. 44- . 5 Mr. John McLaurin.NAw TTan. nSJ oyer s emcient IJepmty Register of , " Deeds, is confined to his home by ill- nessjv.; ; , ' . ' - Mr. Er Pl H. Strunck has heenV quite -sick with la grippe but friends '.' will be glad to learn that he is now convalesdng'Smtv ' " '"Messrs. ;W. C. - Tbwnsend, bf ' Lowe, Robeson county, N. C.y and J W. Ward, of Echo. N. O.,' were wel- ctmle-vMtorsto the cityiyesiw.-!; . . Mr. Sam Wertheimer, . cf Weriheimer Bros., proprietors of the famous Calvert Cigar Factory, Balti more, Md., is in the city calling on the trade and is being cordially greeted by his numerous friends. . Wilmington's former young townsman, Mr. Gaston L. Myers, who is very highly esteemed here, has re turned to the city and located as dis trict agent of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, which.. was j Incorporated in 1851 and which is in ! the very front rank of organizations of its kind in the United States. Mr. Myers and his company have a very: warm welcome to the city. TUB UTLEY MURDER TRIAL. All Yesterday's Session of Court Taken Up With Argument to Jury. Special Star Telegram. Fayettkville, N. C, Jan. 20. All of tp-day's session of Cumberland Su perior Court was taken up with argu ment to the jury in the Utley murder triaL H. McD. Robinson, Esq., and ex-Judge Sutton, blh for the defence, occupied the morning session, and in the afternoon J. W. Bolton, Esq., for . the SUte and A S. Hall, Esq., for the defence, made argument, Col. John W. Hinsdale, of counsel for the de fence, opened his 'argument, but after half an hour his speech was interrupt ed for adjournment The contention of the State is still firmly of the rationalcy of defendant and his guilt of murder in the first degree. The defence's line of argu ment scouts anything, higher than; manslaughter and claims self defence. For Asxnma use CHE NEY'S . SXPECTOtt ANT. For sale by J. O. Sbepara , NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. St. John's Lodge No. 1, A. F. & A. M. EMERGENT COMMUNICATION this (Wad nesday) evening at 8 o'clock for work in Entered Apprentice Degree. By order of tne W. M. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. B. O. MJCRBITT, la 81 it- Secretary. Printer Wanted. Wanted, one first class compositor who has had experience on a dally morning paper. Must have good re commendations as to habits and quali fications. Address . . i THE MORNCJG STAR, jan 17 tf Wilmington, N. O. f MEN WANTED tor the United States Navy machinists, firemen, coal passers, electri cians, shipwrights, seamen, ordinary seamen, landsmen, apprentices, and mess attendants; must be American born citizens or have made legal declaration of Intention to become citi zens. Only men of good character and physique need apply. - For Information apply in person or by tetter to-Naval Recruiting biatlon, Poet office, Wilmington, H. O. jan 1$ St Secure a House! I HAVE FOR SALE Dwellings' and Vacant Lots HIS In any part of the city desired. Cash- or time payment to salt buyer. D. O'CONNOR, fui 8 tf Beal Estate Agent. ; T?o--n i. glbb. AC ADEMY03? MUSIC MABEL PAIGE, and all Bt&r Company in a great scenic pro duction, "A GIRL FROM THE WEST. Everything new. Popular Prices 10, 20 and 80 cents. Seats on sale at Plummer's. L BIO BARGAIN SfATIICSK SATUR DAY. , Jan a it IN THE DISTRICT OOTJBT 07 THE UNITED States, for the Eastern District of North Caro lina, in the matter of James H. Johnson, bank rupt. In bankruptcy. To the creditors of James H Johnson, of Hope Mills, in tne county of Cumberland, In Bald district, bankrupt:, Hotloe is hereby given that on the 0th day of January, 1908, the said James H. Johnson was duly ad judged a bankrupt: and that the first meeting or his creditors will be held at the office of the undersigned referee In- bankrupt. In Fay ettevlUe.ln sld district, on the end day of Feb ruary, a. D. 1808, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. at which time the said-creditors may attend, Srove their claims, appoint a trustee, ntamlne ne bankrupt and transact such - other business as may properly come before the said 'meet ing, it examination oi oaasrapc is uamrou n vweme. i FayetteTHle,N. O., January J9, 1908. : Bespectmily, ; ; SAMUBu H. MAOBAX, i la 21 It Reteree In Bankruptcy. ; The Only Restaurant, Our Restaurant Has Ha3 a Reputation j ; ' There are'thousands of people . In this city who when they think of our . Bestaurant think of a quiet and ocsy plaos where the food la excellent, the, sarvtt prompt and the prices moderate. Itlsaow . an assured success. . - : . - - Orders for Plants, Floral Designs. Out Flowers, - Bouquets, &a, filled promptly and at reasonable prices, . CHARLES ANDERSON ft CO. . .wsBfcenelUW .:;; v JaaWsV J- - v , 5- " Si TV -. 9 m m . m 4,
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