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TERMS OF SUBSCfllPTIfh.1 On f r',- tf Mfc'i, Stx Mo tub month. Of Any Other Dally CJewf paper Published. I Wilminxton. Two Montb a. DAILY NBWIP1PU( HI TUB STATS. WILMINGTON, N. 0.. TUESDAY. MARCH 17. 1903 WHOLK NO 11,095 VOL. LXXI.-NO. 150. X I 11 Ihl irU JJOLVUJ I - ' -:- ' - - - - : ' y o.OO$ LOO Si I , ; w I . 1 1 4 OUTLINES. The First National bank of Jackson Tille, Fla., has been closed by the comptroller. The safe in the postoffice at Llncolnton, N. C, was robbed by burglars early yesterday morning. Earthquake shocks felt at Daltoo, Ga., Sunday morning, Safe dynamited and robbed of $360 in cash at Chattanooga. Four prisoners escaped from the city f jail at Jackson, Miur. The War : Department has begun the work of .. compiling and publishing a complete . roster of officers and men of the Union : and Confederate armies. Demo cratic senators in caucus determined - to stand together and insist upon amendments to the Panama canal -"fceaty. The negro herb doctor at Philadelphia,is suspected of the murder of thirty-four persons. At Tar- i boro, N. C, yesterday morning. Dr. I J. M. Baker shot Dr. H. T. Bass, in i flicting probably a fatal wound. I Dr. Marcy and Miss Marion Bjirdick testified yesterday at the inquest in S the murder of E. L. Burdick at Buf I falo, N. Y. The Weather Bureau I reports that the crisis in the flood sit ! nation at Memphis may be reached to t day, when a stage of nearly 40 feet of " water is probable. A revolution has broken out in Uruguay. i Troops were called out at Monck's V -Corner, 8. C, to prevent a lynching. -? President Roosevelt will leave ."Washington for his tour of the Wes tern States on the 1st of April; on June 1st the trip homeward will begin. i New York markets: Money on call steady at 57 per cent ; cotton I quiet at 10c; flour was dull and I easier; wheat spot easier, No. 2 red 79 J; corn spot weak, No. 2, 55c; oats spot easy, No. 2, 44c; rosin steady; strained common to I good, 2.252.30; spirits turpen i tine easy. WEATHER REPORT U. 8. DEP of Agriculture, ) Weather Bureau, WruujrGTON.N.C, March 16. ) Meteorological data for the twenty four hours ending at 8 P. M. : Temperatures: 3 A. M., S3 degrees; 8 P. II., 63 degrees; maximum, 69 de grees; minimum, 50 degress; mean, 60 degrees. Rainfall for the day, 00; rainfall since 1st ca 'into date, .08 inch. Stage of water in Cape Fear river at Fayettevllle st 8 A. M. Sunday, 15.5 feet. FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. Washington, March 16. For North Carolina: Bin Tuesday and Wed nesday, fresh northeast winds, becom ing southeast. Port Almanac March 17. Sun Rises.. Bun Sets... .m Day's Length . . . . High Water at Southport High Water Wilmington. 6.09 A. M. 6.09 P.M. 11 H. 17 M. 10.10 A. M. L10P.M. "Auntie" VanDjke, a -colored denizen of Brooklyn, had her 112th birthday party a few days age. She remembers seeing George Washing ton once. -0iie of the gentlemen appointed X: byll legislature on the board of 1 A " M TT.aL! A 111 ieuuuauou ior xaa&m county wm not serve. He has been dead about twelve months. The fuegoa American consul at Cien Baya Cnba presents a fine opening for the American Baw mill man. There are no modern saw mill3, or planing mills or anything of that kind there. Prof. Behring, the discoverer of diphtheria serum, claims to have discovered a serum for consumption I which will make children immune or cure children, but would not be effective in.the case of adults. Minnesota capitalists have pur chased 5,000 acres of land near vtfteriens, Ga., which they propose tojlnt in orchards and sugar cane, fbne Of these is already and the other Iib becoming a large industry in that IState. That Chicago man who sold a lot (to another Chicago man, and insert ed in the deed, by consent of the purchaser, that it should never be ;8old to or occupied by negroes, was J-r, 3 1 J. 1 , 1 ueu earnest wnen ne was drawing .the color line. Rev. R. A. Kg, one of the last mrvivors of the battle of San Jacin to, aged 99, and his young bride, lot yet 20, are having a royal ime. They took Austin in on heir way to Western Texas, where W propose to settle for life. Senator Berry, the old Senator, ad Senator Clark, the new Sen ior, of Arkansas, have not spoken each other for seventeen years, ht this will not prevent them from ring L' talking they want to I the b&v&. i I C. C. Calhoun, a young lawyer, jad poor a short while ago, can now 'ake a vacation. He got a Ken tucky war claim against the gov Tn for 11,322,999.33 allowed, got ae check for the amount, went ome and got 10 per cent, or $132,-. 00 for the job. - - ELECTION OFFICERS. Registrars and Inspectors for the Municipal Contest on May 5th, Next. APPOINTED LAST NIGHT. Politer, Pisces Also Deslinsted City Clerk sod Treisnrer Instructed to Qlve Notice of New Reilstra tlon Board of Aldermen. From the standpoint of the poll tician the most important action of last night's special -meeting of the Board of Aldermen was the appoint ment of registrars and judges for the forthcoming city election on Tuesday, May 5th, the designation of polling places and the instruction of the Oity Clerk and Treasurer to give the re. quired notice of an entirely new reg iatration and the places of holding the same. The Aldermen of each ward were extended the courtesy of naming the officers of the election in their respect ive precincts and also of designating the polling places. Action was unani mous, and the officers and polling places were named as follows: First Ward Fourth Street Market Houie; R. G. Holmes, registrar; W. Q. Brinkley and J. A. Lewis, in spectors. Second Ward Old Court House; O.H. Ward, registrar; P. Heinsberger, Sr. and W. W. Hodges, inspectors. . Third Ward Shop next to Giblem Lodge, Eighth and Princess streets; A. G. Hankins, registrar; C. O. Alex ander and K. T. Wade, inspectors. Fourth Ward Worth's Ice Depot, Dock street; Thos. G. Pickett, regis trar; E. EL Freeman and A. L. UeBoa set, inspectors. Fifth Ward Hook and Ladder hall next to southwest corner of Fifth and Castle streets; John W. Gafford, reg istrar; T. G. Landen and J. F. Little ton, inspectors. Applications for the position of reg istrar were received from Iaaiah West, first ward; M. L. Skipper, second ward, and O. O. Alexander, third ward, but the Board decided to stand by the nominations of the Aldermen from their respective precincts and the appointments were made as given above. City Attorney Bellamy was present and discussed the election law with the Board; The decision was in favor of an entirely new registration and upon motion of Mr. Hashagen, the Clerk and Treasurer was instructed to observe the law as to notice, etc. LOCAL DOTS. Other local, fourth page. The Board of Audit and Fi nance of the city will meet in regular semi-monthly session to-nigh L The Department responded to a false alarm of fire from box 52, 8eyenth and Queen streets, last night at 8:57 o'clock. Mr. William Sheehan, Jr., yes terday went on duty as a regular car rier at the Wilmington postoffice. Heretofore he has been acting as a substitute. M. L. Newman, white, waa be fore Justice McGowan yesterday on a charge of disorderly conduct Sunday at Delgado Mills. , He was let off upon payment of costs. Miss Ida Woodcock, daughter of Mr. Owen Woodcock, and Mr. Alex. Boswell were married Sunday. night at Delgado Mills. Rev. E. J. Edwards officiating. Campell Encampment No. 1, L O. O. F. conferred the Royal Pur ple degree upon five candidates at the regular meeting last night. Refresh ments were served after the regular lodge exercises. Attention of members of the Executive Committee - and Member ship Committee of the Anti-Saloon League is called to the meeting at the Y. M. O. A. building to-night for the transaction of important business. A fall attendance is desired. The schooners Sagamore, Capt. San ford, for Boston with cargo of cross-ties, Leonard Parker, Capt. Ho an. for Jamaica with lumber, and the Oreenleaf Johnson, Capt. Wood-, ruff, for tfew York with lumber, pass ed out at Southport at 11 A. M Sun day. The "Ann Street Stars" and the "Dock Street Devils" played a game of baseball yesterday afternoon on the O. A N. grounds which result ed in a score of 2 to 0 in favor of the first named teams. Features were a home run by Jack Phares, and diffi cult catches by Homles MacRae, Travers Lewis and Gaston Phares. Lee Ritch. the smallpox pa tient at the pest house, was discharged yesterday. He bad a well defined case and it is a compliment to the authorities in charge that the disease did not spread. Bitch was taken from almost the heart of the city ana ne was huddled up in a small house in which nine othera were sleeping, none of whom contracted the disease. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. G. R. French & Bona Oxfords. Masonic Meeting WiL Lodge. J. W. Murchison & Co. Hardware. Wilmington Sayings & Trust Co. $30,000.00 paid oat Consolidated Railways, Light and 'owerCo. Now is the time. BT7UBX88 LOCALS. Lost Gold watch. U. Ct Veterans Notice. ADVERTISE THE CITY. Board of Aldermen Appropriated $300 to Assist the Cham ber of Commerce. AN INDUSTRIAL BOOKLET. Business Mes of the City Want Wllmloj ton's Resources Presented to the World toooly Will Be Asked to Help Also The Plan By unanimous vote last night the Board of Aldermen appropriated $300 for the purpose of advertising the re sources of the city in a very com pre hensive. and valuable booklet, which will bs issued by the Chamber of Com merce for general distribution. The county of New Hanover will betuked to subscribe a like amount from the publio fund, and the balance of the $800 or $1,000 required will be raised by the Chamber of Commerce in advertising nd will ha nftid out of its treasury. The primary object o? the special meeting last night was for considera tion of the advertising appropriation, and Mayor Waddell so stated in call ing the meeting to order. He also took occasion to commend the propo sition as one eminently worthy of fa vorable action by tha Board. Presi dent James H. Chadbouro, Secretary James Kyle and Messrs. G. J. Boney, J. A. Arringdale, L. B. Rogers and L M. Bear, composing the officers and a msjority of the members of the Exec utive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, were present to urge the matter. President Ohsdbourn stated the ob ject of the appropriation briefly and his message was received with enthu siasm, all the members of the Board having been present except Messrs. Cooper and Mann. Mr. Chadbourn said he did not ask the Board to estab lish a precedent. Six years ago, when he was president of the Chamber, the Board of Aldermen had granted a $250 appropriation for a much less ex pensive advertising booklet, the sup ply of which is now exhausted. A onderful amount of good indus trially was done through the distribu tion of that publication and more will ba accomplished by the one now in contemplation. It will contain facts and figures regarding the city's indus trial growth that are bound to attract attention. President Chadbourn said he bslieved there was never a more opportune time for the advertisement of the city than now; advertising in any Hae always paid and he cited in stances of that fact among firms in Wilmington. He also referred to the enterprising town of Pinehurst, N. C, which had just gotten through the Legislature a bill to allow the Alder men to levy a special tax for the ad vertisement of its resource!. Alderman Bailey asked the amount wanted. Mr. Chadbourn said the committee had decided to ask for $250. Mr. Bailey at once moved that the amount be appropriated and Mr. Von Glahn offered a substitute that the appropriation be made ' $300, and Mr. Bailey accepted the amendment. Several spoke of their pleasure at having an opportunity of assisting in such a commendable undertaking and the znotian as amended wal unani mously carried. Mr Chadbourn and members of the Executive Committee thanked the Board for its public-spirited action. Mr. Bailey jokingly moved to repri mand President Chadbourn for con sidering it necessary to bring all his Executive Committee to urge an ap propriation that the Board was so glad to make. Trie INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT CO. Organization of Yonsg Men for Commend able Work The Incorporators. The Secretary of State has chartered the "Independent Investment Com pany," of this city ; Messrs. E. P. Dud- ey, J. A. Brothers and J. A Price, ncorporators. The objects of the in corporation are to buy and sell real estate, improve real estate, repair and build houses and to buy andadl any and all kinds of personal property; to give and take deed, mortgages, billa of sale and other transfers,- convejancta and securities for the purchase money of any real estate, houses or personal property ao built, repaired or sold; and also to build and operate such manu facturing plants as may be authorized by a majority of the stockholders. The capital stock of the company is $10,000, divided intoOO ahares of the par value of $50, which may be issued in aeries and paid in installments aa may be prescribed by its bj-laws. The officers of the corporation shall be a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and a board of directors of eight shareholders. The company will meet to-night week for organization. The shareholders are all young men desirous of a safe and profitable investment for their earn- ngs, and the enterprise deserves every success. JCtgnteen persons nave al ready subscribed to 88 sharer, and others are being taken rapidly. Died Far Away Ifl Chicif o. The Chicago Record of a recent date contains a notice of the death of Mrs, Bebeeca T. Scott, mother of Mr. H. E. Scott, who formerly lived in Wil mington and was keeper of the County Home. Mrs. Scott passed away at the home of her sod,: 234 Naslund Place, Chicago. March 10th, at 10 A. M., and the remains were taken to Riptoo, Wis., for Interment- The Imany friends In Wilmington of Mr. Scott will sympathise with him in his be: reavement. , ' ' PERMANENT STREETS Long Discussion Before Special Meeting of the City Coun v cil Last Night. STREET RAILWAY RIGHTS. Privlleres (iraoted lor Torn-outs to Facilitate Summer Travel Other Proceeding of Minor Impor taace The Road Roller. Aside from important matters men tioned elsewhere in to day's Star, the Board of Aldermen in special session last night contracted with the Stewart Stone Co., of Columbia, S.C., for 3.500 additional tons of crushed rock at $1.66 per toajor a continuation of the perma nent street work; granted certain aide turn-out track privileges to the street railway aystem; ordered immediate re paira to "Nancy Hanks, ".the big road roller In the City Hall yard, and had a general discussion of street work that was amusing if not elevating. Each Alderman presented his own idea as to which streets should be improved first and the final up-shot was that nothing was done one way or another. Chairman Johnson, of the Streets and Wharves Committee, said that he ha i ascertained that there waa a bal ance to the credit of the permanent atreet improvement fund to warrant the purchaae of 4,000 tons of the mate rial. Mr. Bailey said he thought Mr. Johnson should not ask the Board of Audit and Finance about auch matters before reporting to the Board of Alder men, the legislative body of the city; at least he might consult members of ' his own committee in regard to some tnings. Mr. vontfiann was not pleased with the material on Walnut, between Front and Second streets, and said the home rock seemed to cement better and make a better macadam. He thought the Board should g) slow in : buying more of the material. He also argued for continuous improvements; he saw no use of having so much patch work, When one. street is commenced, let it be finished some appreciable distance. Mr. Sweeney called attention to the deplorable condition of Fourth atreet, across the bridge. He asked that something be done and that the roller be used on the macadam work down iown. Mr. Tiencken spoke for Castle and Mr. Bailey for Second atreet. Mr. Bailey said Second, between Dock and Orange streets, had cost the city more than enough in removing ai1 to pay for its improvement. It would u. matter of economy to fix that street. Mr. VonGlahn aaid the roller ought to be repaired and offered an amend ment -to that contracting for 4,000 tons of rock, that bids be called for repair ing the roller. Mr. Johnson charged Mr. VonGlahn with employing dila tory tactics and Mr, VonGlahn replied upon a question of personal privilege that he waa not in politics; waB a can didate for no office and was not actu ated by political motives. He ' had secured $4,000 worth of improvement for his ward and wanted his fellow men to have the benefit of a continua tion of the good work. Motions, amendments and substitutes were then piled up by -different members'as far as parliamentary law and the in dulgence of Mayor Waddell would permit, and all of them were lost, in cluding the original motion. A motion at last prevailed contract ing for- 3,500 tons of stone and in structing Chairman Johnson to call for bids and have the road roller re paired. A communication was read from B. A. Culpepper, calling attention to an old gaa tank, at Castle and Surry street, that is filled with stagnant water and a menace to the health of that community. General Manager Skelding, of the C. R., L & P. Co., was present snd said be would have the matter attended to at once. The tank would be filled and in a short time the atreet leading to the compa ny's new power house in that vicinity would be improved and beautified.- In that connection General Manager Skelding's company was granted per mission to build a small Information office, 30x60 inches in n'n, at Front and Princess streets, and also to build side turn-outs on the south side of Princess, between Fifth and Sixth streets, and east side of Tenth, be tween Market and Princess. The priv ileges are wanted to facilitate travel on the auburban line tolhe beach, the prospect for which this Summer Mr. Skelding spoke enthusiastically. Petition of citizens in the neighbor hood pf the First Presbyterian Church for a new dial for the city clock and apparatus for lighting the same, waa referred with power to act to Chair man Hasbsgen, of .the Finance Com mittee. Bill of Meares & Buark for $118 80 for professional services in the suit of Worth vs. City of Wilming ton was referred to the same com mittee. The application of George M. Grant ; for the position of health officer to suc ceed the late W. B. Bowden, was not acted upon for the present. Mr. Murrell delivered a parting shot at the Streets and Wharves Commit tee for repairs to Fourth street, across the bridge, and made a motion of in struction, but later withdrew it upon a promise of Chairman . Johnson that something would be done as soon aa possible. - Mr. Hayden Paralyzed. Mr. P. H.. Hayden auffered . a alight stroke of paralysis yesterday morning and bad to be taken ' to his home. At last accounts he was resting yery well. His friends hope to aee him ont In a short time. ''.-.-" , TARBORO TRAGEDY. i -. Long Existing Feud Resulted in the Fatal Shooting of Dr. Henry T. Bass. - BY DR. JULIAN M. BAKER. Difficulty Occurred la Pront of the Post- efflce and Has Caused Much Excite ment in the Commnaity Shot In Abdomen The Caage. Special Star Telegram. Tarboro, N. C-i March 16. This morning at 9 o'clock in front of the postoffice on Main street, Dr. J. M. Baker hot Dr. H. T. Bass and inflict ed what may result in a fatal wound. The pistol ball went through both walls of the stomach and penetrated the liver. Two shots were, fired by Dr. Bsaer. only one taking effect. Dr. Bass pulled out his pistol afier he was shot but says that he does udi reuieoi- ber whether he shot it or not. Any way the pistol fired but the ball went over the heads of the crowd. It did no harm. After the shooting Dr. Bass walked to his office and soon afterward was carried to his home. Immediately Dr. Leigh, of Norfolk, was wired 'or and he came on a special train. Dr Moore, of Elm City, and Dr. David T. Tayloe, of Washington, arrived in the afternoon about 4:30 o'clock. An op eratioa was performed The incisions in the stomach were sewed up and the liver packed. At this hour 8 o'clock Dr. Bass is living but the surgeons who were present have stated that it will be nothing short of a miracle if he recovers. j The shooting is the result of a bitter feeling existing between these men, of long standing. Dr.. Bass attacked D Baker and a fight ensued. As to ex actly when and how the shooting oc cur rea tne statements made upon the streets have been conflicting. Some say that the fatal shot was fired while the two men were actually fighting; others say that Dr. Biker shot Dr. Bass after they were pulled apart. When the first ahot was fired it seam9 as if Dr. Bass had his hand on Dr. Baker's pistol from the appearance of burnt powder on Dr, Bass' hand. Dr. Baker contends that he acted in self-defence. Soon after the shotting he gave him aelf up to the chief. By agreement of counsel he was this afternoon placed under a $5,000 bond. It was thought that a trial would b3 held this afier noon but it has bean postponed. coia ur. rsaas and vr. Baser are phyaicia -18 al fine standing in the town id hve njkv friends. Business was practice. i t a fcuJdilill all day and the most uafrta -a j occurrence came as a shock to all.: La this after noon Dr. Bass made his will ai tbn made a statement about the shooting that was taken down in writing. Raleigh, N. 0., March 16. Tne shooting of Dr. Bass by Dr. Baker at Tarboro to-day was the outcome of a feud of long standing. Dr. Baker, as superintendent of the hospital at Tar boro, backed by the management, re fused: to allow a negro woman they claimed to be incurable to be treated in the hospital and sent her to the poor house. She was Dr. Bass' patient. Physicians of Tarboro serve gratis, alternating monthly- as county super intendent of health; and as such have the power to order patients to the hospital. Eich time Dr. Bass' turn would come to be superintendent of health, he would order the woman back to the hospital. Then the 'next physician, to succeed him would or der her back to the " poor house again. Dr. Bss charged that Dr. Baker's influence caused this. The trouble led to an investigation early in. January by toe m tnigatnent ot the hospita), the Board of Phjsi cians and County Cjtnorssloiers and they exonerated Dr. Baker. There was an altercatioa at the tim9 between Bass and Biker, who -ere separated by friends. Li.er, a few eeks ago, Bass attacked Baker on the street aad knocked htm down. Bis3 weigh over 200; Biker about 140 pounds Since then the people qf Tarboro have been in daily expectation of serious developments la the feud. It cioas to-day in ihe fatal fight in front of the postoffice. At 10 o'clock Dr. Bass is is reported dying. A report reached Wilmington this morning that Bass died at 11:15 P. M. MARRIED IN PAYETTE VILLE. Miss Daisy Watson the Attractive Bride pi Mr. Hampton Smith. . ' Mr. and Mrs. W. Hampton Smith ar rived last evening from Fayette villa and areguests at The Orton. They were married at the residence of the bride's parents in Fayetteville at 4 o'clock yes terday afternoon in the presence of a few friends, the ceremony having been performed by Rev. Mr. Hall, of Virginia. The bride was Miss Daisy Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Watson, and a young lady much admired in a wide circle of friends at her home.' The groom is a son of Capt. J. O. Smith and now has a responsible position in charge of tbe extensive dredging apparatus at Qrton planta tion down the river. Their Bumerous friends in Wilmington will extend congratulations upon the union. - Mr. and Mrs. Smith will go down to Orton this morning. .-- Northrop Cottafe Parcnased. By deed filed for record yesterday Mr. Samuel Northrop and wife trans ferred to Mrs. O. W. Worth for $3,850 the "Northrop Cottage" on Wrights ville Beach, with a risrht of wav to the aame over the property of the Wil mington Heacoast uailroad company, fronting upon, the ocean seventy:fiy0 feet. THE BOND RELEASED. m rm.T I Guarantee of. $10,000 Posted by Sewerage Company Sur rendered, Last Mght. IRES TORAf ION OF STREETS. Certificate and Letter from Major Loca?, the Referee, Were Read-Two ttem bers of tbe Board of Aldermen " Entered Their Protests. One of the important matters con sidered at last night's special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was a re newal of the request of the Wilming ton Sewerage Company for relief from its bond of $10,000, given a little over a year ago to guarantee the proper restoration of the atresia after exca vating the same for the purpose of laying its system of sewerage . in the city. The request was .made through exJudge E. K. Bryan, counsel for the corporation, and a majority of the members took the position that how ever they might regard the restora tion they had no alternative in the matter after tbe Sewerage Company had secured a certificate of satisfac tion from Maj Luci3, the referee. Judge Bryan, in renewing the re quest for relief from the bind, said that the certificate of Maj. Lucas was in the hands of the clerk. At the re quest of Mr. Hashagen it was read as follows: "Memphis, Tenn , Jan. 30. "I certify that the Wilmington Sewerage Company has satisfactorily repaired and restored all streets and fire cisterns disturbed or injured dur ing the installation 'of their sewerage 8vstem in the citv of Wilmington. N. O. E, W. VanC. Luoasj. "Referee." Alderman E. F. Johnson said there was nothing to do but grant the re quest for relief from the bond, but her desired to enter his protest. Alderman E. P. Bailey claimed that not a single block bad been restored where excava tions had been made either by the Sewerage Company or any oue else. At the suggestion of Major Wad dell the following letter was read bv the clerk: Memphis, Tenn., March 10. Hon. A. M. Waddell. Mavor. Wil mington, N. C: ' Dear Sir M y attention having been called to the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen at their meeting of 2nd inst , I desire to make the following statements: 1 Tha streets were restored in ac cordance with my directions and every oiock was personally inspected by me after completion and bsfore the clear ance certificate was issued. 2. Because of the generally pocr condition of the streets, it was fre quently a matter of difficulty to de termine what eocsutu'pci a lust resto ration under the -lerms of the bond. and in many cases I compelled the Sewerage Company to go' over the worfe repeatedly. The final result is. in my judgment, reasonable and just, and is decidedly batter than the aver age work on restoring disturbed streets by the Streets and Wharves Com mittee, an example of which was visible for many months, and perhaps still exists, in the work done by the Committee for the Wilmington Iron Works on the east side of Front street between Chesnut and Grace. 3. The above statements are made not to assist the Wilmington Sewerage Company in obtaining release from theirj bond, their right in the matter being clearly established therein and not subject to the will or caprice of, the Board of Aldermen, but for the pur pose of testifying that the inspector, Mr. Percy Canadaj, performed his duties in accordance with my instruc tions asd to my satisfaction, and he should not ba subject to such criticism as thit of Mr. Itailey, whose compe tence as a critic is perhaps evidenced by his use of the word "corduroyed." The responsibility for the results is mine and mine alone, and during the progress of the work I kept constantly iu mind the interests of the citv. a fact which is probably well under stood, as my regard and affection for Wilmington and its people are well known. Very respectfully. ' E. W. Van O. Lucas. When the letter had been read there were a few other remarks and tha question was culled. Messrs. 8pencer, Murrell, Von Qlahn, Sween ey, Hashagen aad Tiencken voted for a release of the bond, while Messrs. Johnson and EUiley voted in the neg ative. Upon motion of Mr. Johnson the certificate of Maj Lucas was or dered opied oa the record. The bond of the Sewerage Company was m the bands or tbe clerk, and im mediately upou adopUoa of the mo tion to release, it wis delivered to Judge Bryan. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Mr. P. 0. Morton is in Atlanta on a short visit. Geo. Bonntree, Esq., went up to Raleizh yesterday. - Mr. E. L. Parr"returned yes terday from a Sunday trip to Rich' mond. Mr. Edward Kidder returned to Brooklyn, N. Y., yesterday after a visit to relatives in the city. - Mrs. B. A. Culpepper and daughters, Misses Rosa and Lillie, left yesterday to visit relatives at Wilson. Yesterday's Fayetteville 0- $erver: 'K?v. Lr. James UarmichaeJ, of Wilmington, spent to-day in the city on diocesan business," ' Dr. Bollock Summoned, v Dr. D. W, Bttlluck, of this city, left last night for Tarboro in response to a telegram asking for his services in tbe surgical treatment of Dr. Bass, who was the victim of the tragedy in that city yesterday morning, Dr. Bullack expected to reach Tarboro last night For Asthma use CH NET'S - BXPKGTOB ANI. for sale by J. CtSbepara, ' - fMMMMMOoomoNooM CAN BE 9. 1 14 Having located in my temporary quarters for several months at least, and. ui til ir. completion of my old stand No. 29 North Front sucet, I am now receiving a stock of NEW and fresliurnroer goods, and within a few days will be prepared to serve the. public and ask my full share of patronage Many of my customers have reaponded to my call and promptly paid their ac counts which has been of great help to me, and for which I wish to thank each one and all. In resuming business and extending a line of credit, itwillbe neces sary for all OLD BILLS to be te:tled before new ones are made. This rule will be adopted and adhered to in every instance. I also wish'' to thank the many Insur ance Agents of our city for promptness and courtesies extended in my recent Iobb by fire, and through them extend the same to the several Insurance adjusters whom I fouad just aud Courteous iu their dealings and a pleasure to transact business with. " Ke8pectfully, A, D. BROWN. f f 9; 9 mr 13 tf We Are Fully Equipped Gents' Pat. and Kid Oxfords for $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00, are winners. SEE US. GEO. R. FRENCH St SONS. mr 17 tf $30,000.00 Paid To depositors in interest within the past twelve months. The rate was 4 per cent, pei annum, compounded every three months. Your money will be received by us on tbe same terms. If deposited on or before April 1st, it will bear interest from that date. All amounts subject to check without notice. The Wilmington Savings & Trust Go., 108 Princess Street. J. W NOR WOOD, President. II. U LTEK8, mrl7tt o. K. TAVLOH, Jr ..kicr. MR. WHITF.FORD B. DOWDEN. Unusually Ssd Death of Weil Known Citi zen Funeral Will Be Held This Morning from Residence. Holding the hand of bis little af flicted daughter, Emma, aged five years, who was in the James Walker Memorial Hospital for treatment of a spinal trouble, Mr.Whitoford Bellamy Bowden, a well known citizen of Wil mington and an inspector in the Health Department of the city, was stricken with occlusion of the coronary arte ries Sunday afternoon about 1 o'clock and he sank to, the floor in instant death. Nurses in the hallway were attracted by the little girl's cries and rushing into tbe room, they found the devoted father a corpse. - Dr. Joseph AkermaD, surgeon in chaTfee of tbe hospita', was summoned and Mr. Borden's remains were removed to aa adjoining room. The circumstances of the death are very sad. Mr. Bowden, as was his cus tom on Sunday afternoons, had gone to the hospital to visit his little daugh ter, to whom he was more than tender ly devoted perhaps because she was left motherless only about six months ago by the death of Mrs. Bowden at the home of her parents in Lumberton, N. C. The father was trying to cheer the little girl and had just returned from an adjoining room where he had deliv ered so one fruit sent by the little girl to another sufferer in the building. His death came instantly and tbe little girl has not yet btea told otherwise than that her father fa.iittd and is in an other room. Mr. Bowden was apparently in tr.e best of health aud appeared bright atd cheerful until, the moment Le waa stricken. Yesterday tha remains were taken to the residence of his brother, Mr. J. J. Bowdeq, 8econd and Ches nut streets, whence the funeral will be conducted at 10:80 o'clock this morn ing with interment in Oakdalc Cape Fear Camp of Veteran, of which he was a mmber, is officially Wlifd to attend the f uneral in a body. Deceased was a son of the late J no. C. and Emma J. Bowden and was born in Wilmington, Aug. 20ib, 1844; therefore in the 69th year of his ege. His early life was spent in the railway servic,' having worked at different times on trains of tbe old Wilmington and Manchester and Seaboard Air Line rail ways. Lter in lifehe was transfer ageut of the Cowan Livery Co., and had been for several terms in tbe city '8 employ in -various capacities. He was a brave. Confederate soldier and served in Co. H, 3rd N. O. Cavalry, having been taken prisoner in 1864 at Point Lookout. Deeaaed leaves two children, Wil liam Walter, aged ninr , and Emms, aged five years. He Is also survived by a brother and two sisters, Mr. J. Bowden and Mrs. S. O. Perrin and Mrs. W. .W. Hodges, of this city. The bereaved ones b&v the sympathy of many friends, His little son, who w iif school at Lumberton.-came yester day to attend the funeral in company with his uncles, Wade Wishart, Esq., and Mr, Frank Wishart, of Lumber-: ton.- FOUND Market St. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 S!'. In all 8 h apes, styles and sizes in SUMMER OXFORDS, SANDALS AND STRAPS. Our Little Gents' 3nd Boys' Pat. Colt Oxfords. Prices, $3.00, $2.50 and $3.00 are smart sellers; also, our Oat TO THE VOTERS OF WILMINGTON I announce myself a can didate for the office of Mayor of the City of Wil mington, subject to nomi nation by the Democratic primaries. Very respectfully, S. H. FISHBLATE. mr 15 tf TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of the City of Wilmington, subject to the Democratic Primary, soon to beheld, and respectfully ask the support of the Democratic voters. If elected, I shall give my time and best efforts to advance every Interest of the city and pledge myself to enforce Impartially all laws and ordinances of the city to the best of my ability, and to do all In my power to push for ward the permanent street Improvement. EDWABD F. JOHNSON, mr 15 3t sa tues thur TO THE Citizens of Wilmington I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Mayoralty of the City of Wilmington,' sub Jeer, to th nomination by tbe Democratic pri maries. If elected will perform the duties per-, talnlng : o same to the best of my ability. . Your fetDd support will be duly appreciated. Yours, truly, mr 14 tf WM. E. BPBIWQIB. u TO THE Yoters of Wilmington. I am a candidate for Mayor of the City ol Wilmington, and solicit your suffrage at the approaching Democratic primary., I shall. If elected, devote my entire time to the duties of the position; will enforce the laws and see that good order Is maintained. I shall discharge the duties of the office with zeal and fidelity and to the satisfaction of all law abiding clttians. -Very respectfully, . mr 14 at J ohn J. rowrXB. - the Yoters . of Wilmington. I rape ctrmiy announce that I am a oindl date for re-el- ctlon to tbe Mayoralty. - A. M. WADDELL March 14, 1903. " mrlStt MASONIC TEMPLE. March 17, 1903. Wilmington Lofl6 Ko. 319, A.f . & A. M. R KOTLAS MONTHLY COMMTNIOATION this (Tuesday) evening at 7:80 o'clock. , - Visitors cordially Invited -- ' THOS. P. BAGLKY, mri7 It ' , Secretary. VOTERS of wiLmriBTori. . I announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the First Ward, subject to the Demo- -craiac primary. ' " x mrl7tf. W. H. COLEMAN. c -
Wilmington Morning Star (Wilmington, N.C.)
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