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000ftaftft000aaa sffa ' a . orestses Bass-FUs, BveryDayg :teo cf sczsc:i?Tio:i.: ttTtaittlom Larxer Than That S Of Any Other Dally Hsws- : Oas Tmm.r, by ZZail, SS.CC ISLE Elonth., - txo: paper Paillasse1 la ! Three Months, . ; i.5 Wllalsxtoa. $ 'Two ZXomths, " ; ? 1,00 Dllrr4 to SmkMrlbmlM tksO OLDEST DAILY RSVIPAPlu: t DITHBRATB. 2 WILMINGTON, N. C TUESDAY. MARCH 31. 1903 WHOLE NO. 11,107 : vitr as as cents per SZontsu r OOOOOOOe OOOOO 00O vol: LXXII.-NO. 7. NORTHEAST STORM. I ooomcQzzoo 50TH ANNIVERSARY. THE DEATH SUMMONS TDE SUNDAY. SCHOOL. THE SUPERIOR COURT nrViFTT-i OUTLINES. Florida Naval Store, LandLand Lamber Oo., of Jacksonville, Fla., has been incorporated with one million capital. Conductor Thomaa J. Wood, of the A. GL L., waa accident ally killed on his train in Chesterfield county, Va. notifications of the Cuban treaty will be exchanged In Washington, D. C, to day. -G. F. Swift, president of the great meat packing firm of Swift & Cx, died sud denly at his home in Chicago. Wo.; J. Peppier waa ahot and killed in his home in New York city by man named Dodson, who he found with his wife. Abnormally high tides yesterday at Charleston, 8. CL High tide in Norfolk, Va., flooded . the lower section of the city. Schooner- Benjamin BusseU is ashore near Creeds Hill life earing station on the North Carolina coast; crew tared. Schooner White Wings was sunk in collision with a steamer near Nor folk, Va. Heary damage ashore and afloat was wrought at Newport News, Va., by Sunday's storm. Fire-masted schooner Charles It Da ren port is ashore at Old Point Com fort, Va., and will be a total lost. New York markets: Money on call was firm ; lowest loan 5 per cent, highest 8, closing at 5 6; cotton dull at 9.90c; flour firmer and moreaetire; wheat-spot flrji; No. 3 red 78Jc; corn spot firm; No. 2, Blc; rosin quiet ; spirits turpentine steady. WEATHER REPORT. U. 8. Dip't or Agricultube, ) Wkathkb Bureau, WnjasQTOa.N.a, Merctj 80. ) Meteorological data for the twenty four hours ending at 8 P. SI.: Temperatures: 8 A. M., 65 degrees; 8 P. M., 55 degrees; maximum, 69 de creet: minimi m, 47 degrees: mean, 5 dereea. Rainfall for the day, 1.98; rainfall since 1st of month to date, 3 S3 inches. Forecasts issued for moderate rise in rirers of Eastern North Carolina. Cape Fear at Fayetterille will nearly reach the danger line within the next two days. FORECAST FOB TO-DAY. Washington. March S3. For North Carolina: Fair .Tuesday; . warmer in western portion; Wednesday,, fair; freih northwest to west winds. Port -March SI. 8tin Rises Sin Sjk Day's Length - High Water st South port. High Water Wilmington. 5.48 A.M. 6.31P.M. 13 H. S3 M. 9.43 P.M. 13.13 A.M. There is a boom in the sugar corn market in Philadelphia. , The price ' a few days ago was 113 a bushel. There was a crop failure last year and seed is scarce. Sliss Cross, of Carbondale, III., who crossed this-, continent and the Pacific to marry tfer fellow in Manila, has been married and will no longer be Cross. The British Bible Society dis tributed 180,000,000 of bibles last year. That is one bible for every dollar the British Government will spend n its nary this year. The family of Governor Penny- ker, of Pennsylvania, observe a beautiful custom of meeting annu ally at the old home to celebrate the birthday of their mother who has been long dead, bnt not forgotten. Capt Pershing, who has had some experience with the Moros, says if we would govern these natives suc cessfully we must not be in a hurry giving them new laws. There doesn't seem to have been much hurry in that. - . The dicovery by Capt. Scott, of the Antartic exploding ship Discov ery seems to confirm the theory of some geographers up there is a large continent at the South pole. Bnt it wilf be a long time before there is a rusi of emigration to it. s It is announced that President "Viosevelt will make two "impor- speeches while on his Western stumpTBg R)ur, one at Milwaukee and the other at San Francisco. This is somewhat' of a reflection on the other 128 that he will deliver. Kussell Sage's formula for getting rich is to "keep all yon get; spend nothing; make only gilt edge in vestments." Russell is a galoot. O a i a mm m ouppose every ieuow itepi ail ne got 1 A M. V' W . V . ' I.I J Till fwj " w Miu auvvUvi aouvw v v ei ec w c siuu t The consumption of mineral waters is increasing in this country. In 1890 47,000,000 gallons from mineral springs were sold, in 1901 55,775,000 gallons, and last year 65,000,000 gallons ; valued at the springs at $10,000,000 and at $20, 000,000 when they reached the con sumer. The Am&ja Consul General at Coburg, Germany, reports that manufacturers there are making tests of cotton grown in East Africa from Egyptian seed, which is pro nounced nearly as good in color and other qualities as the cotton grown In Egypt. It brings from 12 to 14 cents a pound. Chamber of Commerce Will Cele brate Its Semi-Centennial on May Sixth. MAY HAVE A BANQUET. Meeds o! Eiecatlve Committee Last Hifht These Wko Will Be la Charge e! Advertlalsg Booklet. New Member Elected. An enthusiastic meeting of the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce waa held last- night Members in attendance having been President Chad bourn. Secretary James Kyle and Messrs, H. W. Malloy, 8. P. McNair, X M. Bear, G. J. Boney and J. A. Arringdale. v The most important action waa the decision to celebrate the 60th anni versary of the founding of the Chamber with an elaborate banquet on May 6 th. A competent committee .will have the arrangements In charge and will com mence work at once. Another Important , item of business transacted was the appointment of a committee to arrange for the Issuance of the elaborate advertising booklet, toon to be gotten out by the Chamber. The committee consists of President Chadbouro, Mr. J. A. Arringdale, OoL Walker Taylor, Mr. Jno. R. Tur rentine, Jr., ana Secretary James Kyle. The Standard Supply Co. was elected to membership in Class B, at $35 per year. LOCAL DOTS. Other local, fo nrth page. Linden Grove No. 2, United Ancient Order of Druldr, will enjoy a social session Thursday night. Swedish barque Aracan cleared yesterday for 8tettin, Germany, with earero of 6,715 barrels of rosin con signed by the B. P. Bhotter Co. r The funeral of the late Thos. CL Miller was held Sunday from St. Mark's Episcopal church. The remains arrived from Norfolk Friday night A letter from Mr. James Dodd, who is at Little River, B. GL, says he finds the tobacco farmers getting on fine. They are nlantine tobacco 'lota of them," says Mr; Dodd. On account of the illness of sereral members of the church, there will be a short prayer, service In the lecture room of the first Presbyterian church this morning at 10:45 o'clock. CoL Jno. D. Taylor, Clerk of the Superior Court," has officially re- eeired the list of magistrates appointed at the lata session;' of the. Legislature. Appointees may . now qualify at any time. Mr. Will Donlan, formerly of this city, has been elected secretary of the Chamber of Commerce recently organized In Savannah, Qa. CoL J. H. Estill, of the Savannah News, is presi dent. Harmon Storey, the colored drayman who shot another negro at foot of Princess street Saturday, has surrendered to Constable Savage and given $100 bond for preliminary trial Friday. John H. Davis, a well known colored stevedore employed by Messrs. Alexander Sprunt & Son, died Sunday at the age of 63 years. The funeral will be held from his late residence, No. 410 Wood street, today. An interesting missionary ser vice was held Sunday night at Brook lyn Baptist church. The Stab regrets that apace forbids a publication this morning of the excellent programme rendered on that occasion. . . At a meeting of Fifth ward voters, presided over , by Mr. B. F. Kong last night, Messrs. Walter. P. Gafford and M. G, Tieneken were re commended as aldermen from that ward. The crowd is reported to have been very large. The young man Crawford, of Delgado, who struck an old man at Front and Princess streets. Satarday, was fined $30 by Mayor Waddell yes terday. Ex-policeman W. E. Watson was commended for interfering in the old man's behalf. Mr. G. 0. Simmons is making extensive repairs to the city clock in the First Presbyterian church tower and it will not be running for a few day. on that account. Mr. Simmons aajs the clock has been badly damaged by boys, but- he tfopas to put an end to these depredations. Weather la April. V The following data for the month of April, covering a period of thirty-two years, have been compiled from the Weather Bureau records at Wilming ton, N. O. : Mean or normal temper ature, 1 degrees. The warmest April was that of 1893; with an average of 66 degrees; the coldest waa that of 1901, with an average of 66 degrees. The highest temperature was' 90 de grees, on the 26tb, 1880; the lowest was 28 degree,- on the 19th, 1875. Average date on which first Vkilling" frost occurred In Autumn, Novem ber 8th; average date on which last "killing" occurred in Spring, March 80th. . t: -, -. - ' NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mercer & Evans Co. Low shoes. : Wilmington Sewerage Co. Found. Academy-"Midnight in Chinatown." . VJ - business locals. ' -. .Wanted Reliable man to travel. Came Suddenly Sunday and Mon day to Three Esteemed New Hanover Citizens. MR. HENRY NEWMAN, FIRST, Well Know Travelllsi Mar Succumbed to Heart Dlsesse Henry Raasell Savage . Fonad Deed is ' Bed. Resident of Middle Soosd. . Mr. Henry Newman, a well known travelling salesman for Messrs. Morris Bear & Bra, wholesale dry goods merchants of this city, was found dead in bed In his . room at the Bonits House between 5 and N6 o'clock Sun day morning. ; The news of his death quickly spread Sunday and brought sincere sorrow to hundreds of friends. He retired Saturday night hetween il and 13 o'clock In apparent good health, though he complained a little of indi gestion. Just before day his mother, who la an invalid and has rooms in the same hotel, wanted to speak to her son and sent her nurse to call him. The woman went In Mr. New man's room and tried to arouse him, but was unsuccessful. She saw that something was wrong and Dr. W. F. Stokes, who also rooms In the house, and the hotel people were quickly aroused. Dr. W. J. H. Bellamy also came very soon, but it was too late. Although the body was warm, life had become extinct and death was pro nounced as having resulted from heart failure. Mr. Newman waa 89 years old last September and was well known throughout the Carolina, He was full of life; enjoyed a joke and years ago achieved some distinction In local theatricals as a comedian. He was tenderly devoted to his invalid mother and had a heart full of generosity and human kindness. Everybody was his friend and he possessed all the qual ities which make an ideal salesman. He was a son or the late Philip New man, of Wilmington, and is a first cousin of Messrs. Ike and Sam Bear, Jr., and Martin Newman, of this city. Of the immediate family there are surviving Mr. Newman's mother, Mrs. Marianne Newman, and two brothers, Mr. Joe Newman, a prominent travel ling man for a Northern house, and Mr. Louis P. . Newman, of j Florence, B. C. The latter arrived Sunday to attend the funeral which will be con ducted at 9:30 o'clock this morning from the Bonits House, the Rev. Dr. S. Mendelsohn officiating. Mr. Joe Newman' waa reached by telephone at Alientown, Pa., and he said he would reach here in time for the funeral. The be reared family hare the sin. cerest sympathy of many friends. Friends in this city andTelsewhere will regret sincerely to learn of (he death of Mr. Henry Kussell Savage, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Wilmington, whose death occurred suddenly some time during Sunday night, at his home No. 806 Orange street Mr. Savage had been a sufferer for a number of years with locomotia ataxia and had been declin ing In health rapidly during the past few months. Sunday night he retired as usual and did not complain of any change for the worse in his condition. Mrs. Savage w.m shocked, therefore, yesterday morning about: 6 o'clock when ahe went to wake him and found that he had died during the night. Mr. Savage waa a son of Capt. Henry and Mrs. Jane" Parsley Savage. He was born in- Wilmington and was In the 88th year of his age. He had lived here nearly all his life and: was engag ed In a number of pursuits,' until forc ed by his affliction to retire from active employment. 'He was kind and af fectionate and drew to himself a large number of friends. He was an en thusiastic member of the Carolina Yacht Club and was purser of the or ganization when he died. . ! Mr. Savage married Miss Effie Draper, of Wilmington, and ahe with alihle daughter and twp little sons, the oldest about 13 years of age, sur vive "him. He Is also survived by his father and mother. The sympathy of the community goes out to the family in their deepsbereavement. The funeral service will be conduct ed tc-day noon from St. James' church, and the remains will be laid to rest In Oakdale? Mr. T. B.'- Carney, an aged and highly respected citizen of Middle Sound, died suddenly at his home' early Sunday morning.' Mr. Carney had suffered two strokes of . paralysis In recent years and a recurrence of the attack is supposed to have , caused his death. He was as well as usual and spent Saturday in Wilmington., Very early Sunday morning, however, he called members of his family, and though they did all possible for him, he died within a few hours. - Mr. Car ney was about 08 years of -age and leaves, besides a wife, three sons and fire daughters. : They sre . Messrs. Bobert, E. T. and Christopher Carney Mrs. Bobert Oanady, Mrs. James Oanady, Mrs. John " Murray, Mrs. John Scott and Miss Effie Carney. All are of Middle Bound except Mrs. Scott, who lives in Wilmington i The f u-. neral will be conducted-at 10 A. M. to-day from Prospect church, near the Seven Mile Post.", -1; i . ; ; v-: Win Preach Memorial Seroioff. , j. Dr. Blackwell has accepted an invi tation to deliver the memorial sermon at Oakdale on Sunday, May 10th, upon the occasion of Memorial Day. Dr. Blackwell will stop In Wilming ton upon his return to - Norfolk from the Southern - Baptist Convention which convenes Hay 8 th at Savannah, Gs. - : - Important Convention Will Be gin Its Sessions in Wilming ton This Morning. TRANS-STATE TOUR PARTY. Prominent Workers Here for Conference Under Aaspices of the Stste assb- - - ' ciatloa Programme Arranxed. Thepeakers Assigned. The Trans-State Tour Party sent out by the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Sunday School Asso ciation, rrired in the city yesterday from Lumber too, where they: held a moat enthusiastic convention. ' The party is composed ofProf . S. M. Smith Elon College, N, C. Mr. Charles El mer Fuxman, New York, Sew John T. Jenkina,'fDrmerly-Mariettevr.,- and Evangelist Walter Holeombfof Montreat, N. G, These gentlemen are making a study of the Sunday school work In this State and are conducting conventions for the practical -help, spiritual quickening and study of Sun day apbool methods. So far the efforts of the party have been very successful. The convention in Wilmington promises to be a great one. Extensive preparation has been made and ihe outlook is most encouraging. All the prominent Sunday school workers will attend and take part In the exerciser. The pastors have been asked to make brief addresses on several vital sub jects. Then some-of the most important questions will be discused by members of the Tour-Party. The Young Mens' Christian Association has been secured for these gatherings. The central lo cation and well arranged auditorium will contribute muchjo the success of the convention. Then the presence of such men as compose the Tour-Party, will make the convention a success. Prof. Smith has given much of his time to teaching but for quite awhile has devoted his time to Sunday school work. Mr. Furman is a successful chalk artist and scrip ture illustrator. He is widely known in New York and will make a fine Impression here. Bev. Jno. T. Jen kins was once pastor In this city, but for the last ten years has held Impor tant pastorates, the laat being the First Baptist church, of Marietta, Ga. Bev. Walter Holcomb la from Montreat, this State, where the annual Bible Conferences are held, but has travel led extensively conducting evangelis tic meetings In many States. He has just returned from Si. Louis, Ma, where he held special meetings. The music is another feature of the convention.-' The conference will open this morning at 10 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A. Below is the programme for to-day: HORNING. Theme: "Studying the School to Improve It." 10:00 Devotional service, led by Evangelist Holcomb. 10:30 Outlining the work, by Prof. 8. M. Smith. Conference "What are the areat est needs of the School I" by Dr. Black well, of First Baptist church. 11:15: Symposium. Theme "Be tween Sundays;" (s) "Superinten dent Between Sundays," Bev. G. B. Webster; (b) "Teacher Between Sun day r," Bev. J. N. Cole; (c) "Schtlar Between Sunday," Bev. Dr. Black well. . . . AFTERNOON. 2:30 Devotional service, led by Bev. Jno. T. Jenkins. 3:45 "Helpful Methods and Special Days;" (s) "Home Department," Prof. 8. M. Smith; (b) "Bally Day;" Mr. W. O. Peterson ; (c) "Temperance Day,? Charles Elmer Furman ; (d) "Decision Day." Bev. C W. Trawiek. , 3:30 "What can the Church Mem bership and Pastor Do to Help the Sunday School!" by Bev. J. M. Wells. The evening serrice will be of In tense interest to the citizens of Wil mington. The service will be a gra cious one. Mr. Furman will conduct the devotional exercises. Then Bev. Jno. T. Jenkins will deliver an ad dress on "What Can the Sunday School and Its Managing and Teach ing Forces Do for ihe Church and Preaching Service."' Mr. Jenkins Is an earneat and forceful speaker. The closiDgaddress will de-made by Evangelist Walter Holcomb on "The 8unday School 'As I See,; It." Mr. Holeomb's address will be of much In terest to those present. r The good people of Wilmington have a rare treat before them and should avail themselves of this oppor tunity of studying v Sunday school work. The convention will last twb day. Let all people attend the first service and they may feel sure they will attend the rest Remember the place and time. ' y v. ; THE ARNOLD STOEK COMPANY. People Tarned Away from Theatre Ltit ' Nlf BtrCspHal Repertoire ProdatUoa. 3 People were turned : away at the Academy last night and both the seat ing and standing capacity of the theatre was taxed to its utmost. The occasion was the opening performance of the Arnold Stock Company and It was a most auspicious one artistically and financially. The play, "The Blue and The Gray,'? was given one of the best popular-priced repertoire productions even seen in Wilmington,' and the specialties, which Included illustrated songs, moving pictures, the Desmond Trio, etc., were great. ; - , To-night the big New York success, "Midnight In Chinatown,". will be the bill, and to-morrow afternoon at a special matinee the popular comedy, "A Bace For a Husband," will be pre sented. - . - ..: '. V , - " The handsome three-story brick building to'be erected at corner of Nutt a'nd Grace streets by Mrs.' Elizabeth Vollerr, will be occupied by Messrs. McNair & Pearsall. It will be one of he most handsome in the city. Verdict of Not Guilty Rendered Sunday in Rock Spring's: Burglary Case.;; THE DEFENDANT DISCHARGED. Criminal Matters? Will Again Receive Con slderstloa Next Week Bar Met aod Arrssred Cslesdsr of CIvU Salts for Trial Monday Week. The jury in the Superior Court which had under consideration the ease of Allen Jones, colored, charged with burglarizing the room of a guest at the Bock Springs Hotel, reached a verdict of not guilty Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The defendant was dis charged, but Judge Peebles in permit ting him to go remarked: "Jones.' I want-ooay.te yew that'ywr seem to-j have been moving a good deal in your life. I advise you to make one more move." .. . ;.-.!..-- -v.- The community will thank Judge Peebles for those remarks. ; Since the jury returned the verdict it is learned authoritatirely that the members at the outset stood eight for acquittal and four Messrs. Owen Fen nelJ, M. G. Chadwick, R. B. Stone and J. W. Brooks held out for a con riction of larceny. After remaining out all night,all went with the majority ex cept Mr. Chadwick, who would not consent to anything but a rerdict of larceny until he finally came over at 11 o'clock. r j The term of court just adjourned leares a number of defendants still in jail, but Judge Peebles has set upon a plan to clear the criminal docket next week. A two-weeks term of Superior Court conrenes Monday and the first half of it, under the new law, can be giren over to criminal matters. This Jadge Peebles has decided to do and if the jail cases are cleared before the end of the first week, the remaining days will be devoted to civil cases on the motion and summons docket. In or der to secure a grand jury, eighteen additional jurors to those already an nounced will be drawn by the County Commissioners to-day. : . - The second week of the term begin ning Monday will be devoted exclu- airely to the trial docket of civil caaea. The bar of the city met yesterday and arranged the' calendar,: Geo. H. How ell, Esq., presiding, and A. J. Mar shall, Esq., acting as secretary. The cases on the trial docket, exclusive of days, will be taken up in the follow ing order: - Virginia-Carolina Chemical Oo. vs. J. P. Kirren, Wilcox & Wilcox and Bountree & Carr for plaintiff; Daris &Daris and Bellamy & Peschaufor defendant. - B. W. Hicks rs. W. W. Blair, EL K. Bryan for plaintiff: Bountree & Carr for defendant B. W. Hicks vs. C. A. Healv. et al.. E. EL Bryan for plaintiff. J. W. Monk, et aL, vs. City of Wil mington, Bellamy & Peschau and Bellamy & Bellamy for plaintiff; William J. Bellamy, E. K. Bryan and Herbert MeOlammy for defendant. Ciranam - Murray rs. U. T. Harper. et aL, L. V. Grady for plaintiff; Wil liam J. Bellamy and Herbert Mc Clammy for defendants. Ocean view Co. vs. Mercer & Phares. E. K. Bryan for plaintiff; L. V.Grady for defendants. W. T. Dortch. adrnr vs. W. T. Bannerman, Bountree & Carr for plaintiffs; L. V. Grady and Bellamy 6t Bellamy for defendant. - W. H. Bobbins & Bro. vs. C. O. R. B. Co., I V. Grady for plaintiff and Meares & Buark for defendant. Oorbett & Co. vs. L. J. Ooopea. E. K. Bryan for plaintiff. ,"Bnster" and the Gob. ' p A few days ago Colonel Murchison, of Orton, was -hunting on his fine estate accompanied by a favorite fox terrier named "Buster," who usually leads the pack of twenty foxhounds because his grandfather waa a dog of high de gree that sold for three thousand dol lars.' The roaring of . a forest fire alarmed the Colonel who hastily drove through the burning grass to reach a point of safety when he 'discovered that he had left his gun leaning against a tree. As for "Buster" he supposed him safe at home, - but on sending a servant back to look for the gun the little creature was found beside It faithfully guarding his devoted mas ter's property. Two Residesces Purchased. By deed filed for record yesterday Mr. Louis Hanson and wife transferred to Mr. George Honnett and wife for a consideration of $3,600, the handsome residence and lot on South side of Nun,' between Front and Second streets, fronting 27 ( "feet on Nun street and running back into the block 133 feet. - By another deed, also filed yesterday, Capt. Jno. H. Hanby transferred to Richard G. Lltgen and John J. Sheehan for $1,250, house and lot on west side of Fourth,' between Nun and Church streets, 83x165 feet In size. ' , . " j. ' THE NEW Y08k" RUCK MARKET. Strawberries Actlre at 50 Cents Letlnce . and Aiparsf as Prices. " iv Special Star Telegram. ' New Yobs, March SO. North Car olina strawberries are active on -this market at 60 cents per quart. - Lettuce is scarce and in demand. '-Fancy, $3.50; choice, $L50d$3.00. Asparagus fancy, $150, choice $3.50. ; ' ' J. & G. Sjppmann, -Wholesale Produce Commission Mer chants. - - . ' :. For Aoxnmauod OHI niiY'o DUPEOTOR- AI7T. r "for sale by J. aiSbenara, , Severe Gale Passed Along the -Coast Sunday Night and Yesterday Morning.T WILMINGTON SCHOONER LOST Jao. H. Bnttriok, Heace for New York, Totslly Destroyed and First Mate Drowned Barf e In Distress. Rsilrosd Wreck Notesr : Perhaps not since the severe gale of October two years ago has a storm more disastrous in its effects passed along thls'coast than the northeaster which raced alone; the Atlantic ocean Sunday night and before day yester day, morning. . It Is true that Wil mington and the beaches escaped on account of the direction of the wind, but eariy-reporta indicates that at the storm was terrific and wrought , havoc to shipping, the extent of which' will probably take several days to de termine. - , ; The first disaster . reported waa the loss of the schooner John H.Buttrick; 540 tons, Capt. C. W. Sprsgue, which sailed from this port Saturday morn ing, bound for New York with a cargo of 548,157 feet of Jumber, consigned by the Cape Fear Lumber Co., of this city. The vessel grounded on Frying Pan Shoals between 1 and 2 o'clock yes-' terday morning; and literally pounded to pieces. First Mate E. EL Spragne, 28 years old, and a brother of the mas ter of the schooner, was washed over board and drowned about 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The captain 'and remainder of the crew of eight, includ ing the captain's wife and son, P. W. Sprague, second mate on the vessel, were taken off the derelict by the4ug Alexander Jones and, brought up to the city yesterday - evening on the tug Blanche. With the exception of Stew ard William Francis and those enu merated above, the remainder of the crew is composed of colored persons. Capt. Sprague reported upon his arri val here to Mr. O. P. Maffitt, and Mrs. Sprague, who is suffering some from nervousness, and members of the crew, are being cared for until , they can ar range to go North. Capt. Sprague, his wife and son, are from Stockton, Me. Capt. Snrague's brother, who was drowned, resided atTremont, Me., and has a wife and child there. He had gone below to get a chair for Mrs. Sprague and it was while in that gen erous act that he was washed over the schooner's raiL The-Bttttricfc was built in Newbury- port, Mass., In 1891 and was owned by Gardner B. Reynolds, of Boston. Owners of vessel and cargo are cover ed by insurance. The vessel encount eredthe gale about 5:30 o'clock Sun day, 85 miles borth of Frying Pan. The crew stood manfully by her until 8 P. M., when she was anchored in eight fathoms of water on Sun day night At 12:45 yesterday morning the . schooner parted her anchor chains and went on the shoals, where ahe commenced to go to pieces rapidly. The life boats had been carried away and Steward Fran cis, who has been going to sea for 43 years and who has survived four wrecks, said tbat of Sunday njght was the worst he erer experienced. The crew of Cape Fear life saving station saw' the wreck early and made an he roic effort to get to the vessel losing a boat In an unsuccessful attempt to do so. The pilots, of soutaport got news of distress signals filing at Bald Head and the Jones went at once to the reseue, taking tha crew off aa stated. Nothing was saved by the men and they were drenched with water and suf- ering intensely from the? cold. ? Mrs. Sprsgue, the heroic wife- of the cap tain, was on the verge of a nervous collapse upon reaching Wilmington yesterday evening. - Another Vessel la Distress. -Late yesterday afternoon the Reve nue Cutter - luscarora arrived at Southport , towing the Standard Oil barge Conemaugh, which broke loose and went adrift from the 8. O. tank steamer Winifred, 18 miles east of Frying Pan Shoals, during the same gale. The steamer Is believed to have grounded, though nothing had been heard pf her late last night. The Winifred. Capt. Gates, Is of 1,445 tons burthen and- was bound with the barge from Philadelphia to Port Ar thur, Tex.' - The steamer seems to have been pursued by ill luck. Last Friday a week ago she collided with and sunk the Philadelphia tug Pilot, off Marcus Hook, and five of the tug's crew were drowned. The schooner Buttrick waa also In collision on the last trip down with the schooner Hattie C. Luce, near Boston, the captain of the latter vessel having been drowned. ' Other News of The Skipping The American schooner' Estelle, Capt. Hutchinson, arrived at South- port late yesterday afternoon from New Tork. The Norwegian barque BroderfoIkettfdS tons, Capt Klouman, also arrived late yesterday afternoon, from Mossei Bay, but neither had Re ported yesterday afternoon- to the agenta'in Wilmington. $he New York ateamer, due to sail Saturday, escaped the storm and did not leave' until 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. . " - Other Effects of The Gale. . - In Wilmington the wind did not go beyond a velocity of 84 miles an hour. The rain fell In : torrents, however, and 2.03 inches were recorded by the Weather Bureau for the 24 hours end- Ped at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The city docks overflowed into the street and Eagle's Island, across , the river, was nearly covered with water . The only damage will be to the cause way of the Brunswick - Bridge and 3 A. D. I 9 114 Market St. Having located in my temporary quarters for a few months until the completion of my old stand I would announce that mv Spring and Summer stock is here, and every t day something new arriving. I am now prepared to serve ' the public and ask for a full share of patronage' And in re- - suming business and extending a line of credit it will be necessary for all OLD BILLS to be settled. This rule will be adopted in every instance.' ' - We have the newest novelties of the season such as Silk Piques, Neckwear, Lacea of all kinds, .Gloves, Handker chiefs, Antique Clune Laces all-over Laces,' '- Foulard "Calicos, Gingham srCainbrlcSi" Percales," everything-" that 1st kept in a first-class Dry Goods House. - , .-i . Agent for Butterick's Patterns. ( . , Agent f )r American Lady Corset. " a: a o o o o o A. D. BROWN. mr 22 tt 0OOCOCCCOOCCOCCCwwCO GrEOEG-E HOlsTlsrETT; JEWELER- ATJD GILVERSLHTH. In anticipation of an increasing demand has selected many handsome articles which a glance will prove-have not been previously shown in this city. We have in stock fine silverware from Gorham, Whiting, Seed and Barton and other famous makers. . The beautiful CUTGL ASS which we are now displaying is used in New York by such representative firms as Tiffany & Co.. in conjunction with their finest silver pieces, is furnished to the Boyalty of Europe and appeals to you as a criterion of graceful de- . sign, brilliant cutting and elegant finish. mr 29 lw At Actual Cost. On Monday we will sell a largo lot of Valoncene's Lace and Insertions, con sisting of a sample lot of 200 pieces at Cost. These goods will be sold by tho . piece only. Come early to set tho best S. Ct B. mr 29 tf " Ferry Co., which runs across the' Is land to the bridge over Brunswick river. Mr. Wesley Skipper, of Leland, came over yesterday and paddled a canoe all the way along the turnpike from the Brunswick river ..bridge to Market street dock, in this city. The tide at the beaches was higher than since the October storm of two years ago, but no damage of consequence is reported. - Rivers Met Across Railroad. , Up the river joet beyond where the A. & Y. railroad tracks leave the W., C. & A. road, the road bed was sub merged by the waters . of ' Northeast and Cape Fear rivers, which met over the low lands, and the cross-ties were undermined for a distance of about 100 yards. An outgoing freight train at 6:30 o'clock ran into the washout and although the engine passed - over safely, four cars were derailed and the line blocked. . The passenger train for Fayetteville had to be sent around via Chadbourn and Elrod. - A wrecking crew expected to have the track en tirely clear by this morning. : Possible Osmage to Track. - . The decided drop -in temperature which preceded the - storm Sunday gave truck growers some' alarm as to their crops, bnt the lowering -clouds and rain precluded the possibility of damage and the Weather Bareau holds out hope in the 'forecast that while it wilj 00 quU cold this morn ing, the temperature will begin rising to-day. The minimum, Sunday waa 46, with a maximum" of 6 V Heavy rainfalls are reported curing Sunday night ss follows: Baleigh, 1.64; Char lotte, 1.20; Savannah, 2.45 and Charleston 1.04. . Moderate rises in rivers of Eastern North Carolina are' predicted and the Cape Fear at Fay etteville is expected to nearly reach the danger line to-day. A special from Newborn Sunday night tells' of great damage In that vicinity as fol lows: . ' Newbbbs, "March 29. A . severe wind and rain storm struck this city last night and has. been raging all day. The Neuse and Trent rivers to-day pre sented scenes almost equal to the At lantic on a rough day, being white from ahore to shore. In some portions of the city the streets are 'impassable and down en Union Point people have to be taken from their houses in boats. thertlde covering the first floors of their, homes. . Grave apprehension is felt for the fishermen who left the city yesterday at noon, it ia thougbtltheywere struck by the gale when they were miles from land. s AU prospects for a successful and early truck season are doomed, as the wind has blown . the peas fiat to the earth; t It is said by; a - prominent trucker that the damage done to crops In Craven will amount to $15,000. A little snow fell early in the morning. Reports from LaOrange, about '40 miles from this city, say snow was fall ing fast at 9:30 A. M. - A good deal of damage was done to small craft around the city, as they broke loose from their moorings and were dashed to pieces and sunk. HBy Associated Press. J Newbebst, N. C, March 30. Last night's storm here caused no loss of life and na considerable damage to shipping or other property. ' The high tides in the Neuse and Trent rivers during the night overflowed the water front and' drove the water almost a block into the streets, flooding ; the basements of some stores and . ware houses. A few people were also com? peilea to escape from their dwellings by beat. ' - - . s 3 a o - T n BROWN t:;i CI o a o o a o a a i) ir a r 4 ! a :: GEORGE HOHHETT, No. 12 NOETH FRONT STBJSET. SOLOPON. REV. OR. BLACKWELL'S FAREWELL: Preached to Larrc Cootref atioa Snsdsy ; Nlht Membership Additlsas. Bevi Calvin 8. Blackwell, D. D.. r retiring pastor of the First Baptist church, preached his farewell sermon to the .congregation Sunday evening, his subject having been "Sunshine and Shadows on a Preacher's Path- -way." The large main auditorium of ' the church, as well as the galleries, were comfortably filled,' .! despite the threatening - weather,' and Dr. BlackwellV sermon waa heard with muSh interest by all in attendance. He gave a personal insight -into his own life the shadows and the rays of sun shine and made a general application of the subject, which was . deep, thorough and entertaining. 'At the night service the ordinance : of baptism wss administered to one candidate and two were received by letter. At the morning service there were five other additions to the church membership.' h 3)r. Blackwell will leave the laat of this week for his new field at Norfolk.: Rev. .Livingston Johnson .will preach next Sunday morning and evening at the First church here. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. j Miss JDdwina Herring, of Gar land, is the guest of friends in the city. Editor J. J. Farrlsa, of jthe High -Point Enterprise, spent a few hours in ' the city Sunday with his brother Mr. W. A. Farriss, whom his friends will be -glad to known is Improving. I . hied. - ! BAVAGE-HENBT RUSSELL SAVAGE, Harch 30, IMS, aged 87 years and 10 months. i Funeral Mm St. James Cbnrcn, Tuesday; Slst, noon. v.. : :-L i NEWMAN On Bonday ' morning, HENBV NEWMAN, aged 89 years. I Funeral from Bonltz Hotel this (Taesday) morning at 8:80. Friends and acquaintances are raepecttally invited to attend. NEW ADVEBTISEMENTS. TO-HXGHT. ACADEMY OFMUSIO Tha Arnold StocV Ccn:?:r.y In the sensational-dramatic success, "moriieHTiri Chinatown." All new specialtles. Prices lOe, 20c and 30 cents . Seats on sale at Hummer's. MATINEE mrsiit - TO-EXOUXIOCT, Defective, the bsst plan Is to abandon the use cf your eld. drain and c:n nect at once with cur Im proved sanitary ccvver--; . age systsn. ' 1; ' Tha vri!.7.i:.3t:n Ssmrexa Co.- Found
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