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iaarsftteed BeaaPIds, Evsry-Dsy$ V II M Mom TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. eiroalatloa Warier Thai That Of Any Other Dally Hews paper Published la Wilmington. EE Nil , Ob Yr, by Kail, $5. ;Six Koalas, " 8.60 1 I Tnr Kontka, 185! OLPEST DAIXT NBVIPAPIh) I Two Konths, M 1.00 ' Buvr4 smbMrrbara im tnta t City at 4S Cents pr BXomtlu T IN THB ITiTBt VOL. LXXII.--NO. 26, WILMINGTON, N. C, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22. 1903 WHOLE NO. 11,126 OUTLINES. Stockholders of the Atlantic Ooaat Line met in Richmond, Va., yesterday and ratified purchase of the Florida Southern and Petersburg railroads. The Lumber Manufacturers' As sociation, in session at. Washington, D. adjourned yesterday. A negro charged with murdering another negro had a narrow escape from lynching by negroes at Franklin, Tenn. Secretary Soot has di rected that a number of army officers in Alaska be court martialed. Two hundred men employed on the estate of Jas. B. Duke, nearSomer- ville, N. J., have struck for higher pay. Fire persons were killed In a railroad wreck near Everton, Mo. 8tockers of the national Broad way bank voted to consolidate with the Mercantile National bank, New York city. A mob took a negro from a constable at Bainbridge, Qa., and beat him to death. No word was received yesterday from President Roosevelt. Florida Legislature elected Stephen. Mallory U. 8. Senator. ' The conference for education in the South will begin to-day in Richmond, Va. Turks defeated a band of 500 insurgents in Macedonia. The battleship lows, while at target practice was totally disabled by her steampipe bursting and tearing away the steering gear. New York markets: Money on call steady at 33tf per cent ; cotton quiet at 10.35c; flour was held above buyer's limits and thus ruled doll all day; wheat spot easy, No. 2 red 83&c; corn spot dull, No. 2 55c; oats spot steady, No. 3 S8c;rosin steady ; spirits turpentine dull at 6252Jc. WEATHER REPORT. U. 8. Dhp't of Agriculture, ) Wkathks Bureau, WlLMlNGTOS, N. C April 2L ) Meteorological data for the twenty four hours ending at 8 P. M. : Temperatures: 8 A. M., 55 degrees; 6 P. M., 60 degrees; maximum, 66 de sjraea; minimum, 54 degrees; mean. 60 Rainfall for the day, 13; rainfall since 1st of month to date. 1 48 inch. COTTON REGION BULLETIN. Rins have fallen in the eastern, and generally fair weather has pre vailed in the central and western dis tricts. Temperatures are somewhat lower in all sections. FORECAST FOB TO-DAT. Washington, April 21. For North Carolina: Generally fair Wednes day and Thursday; light to fresh north winds. Port Almanac April SB. 8un Rises 5.18 A.M. San Sets.. 6.40P.M. Diy's Length 13H.22M. 11 h Water at Southport . 3. 58 P. M. H eh Water Wilmington. 6.28P. M. Che tronble with Texas oil is that it catches fire too easy. The University of . Chicago is worth $15,123,375, and Rockefeller occasionally chips in a million or two more. So far 109 patents have been iasned in this country on appara tuses for wireless telegraphy, seventy one of which were issued last year. J. P. Morgan took a day off to celebrate his 66th birthday, a few days ago. Bat he is working just as hard as if he was only 30 and had a large family to support. The Philadelphia Press says forty boys and girls have been operated upon by local physicians in that city by the Lorenz method and that the percentage of cures is as large as that effected by Dr. Lorenz. J. P. Morgan celebrated his 66th birthday on the 17th and says he "feels that he is good for at least ten years more." In that time he can do a good deal of gobbling, if not hi Dg happens to prevent it. According to a Pittsburg dispatch that citv is to have a nniversity that will rival the greatest universities of the conntry, to be erected and en dowed by Andrew Carnegie and twenty other wealthy Pittsburgers. Statistics show an increasing ten dency to suicide in nearly all conn tries, Russia being one of the excep tions. But Russia is one of the countries where people take life as easy as they can, and where they have from 120 to 140 holidays in the year. The Industrial Record, published at Jacksonville, Fla., haa it from apparently good authority, that Borne New England capitalists are planning to start a paper mill in that city to manufacture paper out of the aw spalmetto. It mills in Pennsylvania with 4,000 men produce three times as much steel as the Krupp works in Ger manv nmri npo with 15.000 in en And yet our steel makers insist upon protection from the "cheap i i . GOVERNOR AYCOCK. North Carolina's Chief Executive Will Arrive This Afternoon - from Raleigh. ACADEMY OF MUSIC TO-NIGHT Ceremonies Attendlox Flag and Bible Pre sentatlon by Jooior Order of United 1 1 u tm- K. amcricio mccasaics i wo nna v dred Cfalldrea Will Slnr Barring unfavorable weather con ditions, the Academy of Music will be thronged this evening upon the occa sion of elaborate ceremonies attending the presentation of handsome United States flags and bibles to Union and Hemenway public schools of Wil mington, by Jeff Davis and George Washington councils, Junior Order of United American Mechanica-of this city. The elaborate programme was published in these columns Sunday and it is unnecessary to repeat it here. Governor Oharles B. Aycock, who will deliver the oration, and State Councillor Geo. E. Hood, the disting uished young mayor of Goldsboro, who will formally present the flags and bibles, will arrive this afternoon at 5:45 o'clock and will be met at the station by the local military, Second Regiment Band, Jr. O. U. A. M. Bat talion commanded by Col. A. Wat- kins and Capts.W. E. Yopp andB, H. Cowan, the Jr. O. U. A. M. Committee, President Chadbourn, of tt.e Chamber of Commerce, and members of the two city school committees. The Naval Reserves will probablylfire a salute upon the Governor's arrival and there will be a magnificent display of citi zens and soldiery. The members of the Governor's staff and regimental officers in the city, Including Col. Walker Taylor, Maj.W. P. Robertson, Msj. C. H. White, Lieut Ool.Thos. C. James and Capt. J. VanB. Mettsr, will also be present at the station and will have seats near the Chief Executive on the stage to-night. Mayor A. M. Waddell, Mayor-elect W. E. Springer, the Board of Aldermen, the Board- elect, and members of the Board of Audit and Finance and Board of County Commissioners have also been Invited to places on the stage. The public is cordially invited to the exer cises. Governor Aycock will be entertained at the home of President Chadbourn, of the Chamber of Commerce, and Stale Councillor Hood will be enter tained at The Orton. The exercises to-night promise to be very enjoyable. The devotional ex ercises will be conducted by Rev. Dr. J. M. Wells and Rev. Geo. B. Web ster and 200 school children will sing national airs. William J. Bellamy, Esq., chairman of the joint committee on arrangements, is on the programme for an opening address, but it Is feared that sickness will prevent his attend ance upon the exercises, for the suc cess of which he has worked so assidu ously. The acceptance of the flags will be by Miss Edith Butler, in behalf of Union School, and by Miss Carrie Daffy, in bihalf of Hemenway. The joint committee of arrangements is composed of Messrs. William J. Bellamy- (chairman), 8. H. Fishblate (secretary), R. C. DeRosset, Jno. E. Wood, Jno. H. Swinson and Marsden Belfamy, Jr. PLANNINQ FOR ELKS' REUNION. Enthusiastic Meeting With Director Qei- eral Last Mint Committees. An enthusiastic meeting of the com mittees in charge of the arrangements for the big third annual re-union of Elks here on June 3rd and 4th, waa held last night in the Elks' Temple with Director General Wm. F. Rob ertson, who is planning to give the "Best People on Earth", the 'times of their lives" when they come down In the "Good Old Summer Time," this year. Mr. B. 8. Davis, of Charlotte, is pre sident of the State Association of Elks; Maj. Robertson is Director Gen eral and Mr. Jno, R. Turrentine, Jr., is secretary and treasurer. The re union this year they propose to make memorable and at the meeting last night the chairmen of the respective committees promised their undivided support. They wili go to work at once and a programme will be issued very soon. The chairmen of committees are as follows: Executive, Wm. F. Robertson; Finance. L. Stein; Recep tion, Dr. C.T. Harper; Entertainment, William J. Bellamy; Transportation, S. H. Fishblate; Parade, Jno. J. Fowl er; Refreshment, H. J. Gerken; Dec oration, J. F. Woolvin; Printing and Advertising, Jno. R. Turrentine, Jr. Steamer Quaker City Here. The handsome inland passenger steamer Quaker City, which has been on the run during the Winter between Miami and Key West, Fla., arrived in port yesterday afternoon, bound for Philadelphia, where she will bs used during the Summer. The Quaker City came in for coal, which she recelvea from J. A. Springer & Co., and will nroceed to-day. On her way down In February for a trial on the Miami-Key r West run. snelso put in here for coal. A description of the handsome steamer was given in these columns at that time. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mswm Ar. TCnnl fin. Stvlish tiCS. Atlantic National Bank Statement Busorma locals. The Consolidated Railways, Ugh I & Power Co. Gas stove. ; ESCAPED CONVICTS RETURNED Three Finding Themselves Hemmed In Qave Up Yesterday Moraine One of Them Wonnded Note. Their every avenue of escape closed, drenched with rain, hungry and near ly frozen to death, three of the six con victs, who had not been recaptured and were still at large v after their es cape from Castle Haynes Monday, came to the stockade at S o'clock yes terday morning and quietly gave themselves up to the guards. One of the three was young Harrison Martin, white, who planned the escape, and the others were Oharles Bryant, colored, serving 60 days from New born, and Forney George, colored, serving six months from Columbus county. The latter had a glancing buck shot wound in the back, but is not seriously wounded. Dr. McMil- an attended him. On account of his fatigue, incident to. a night in the woods, Martin asked to be excused from work during the day. but at last accounts Superintendent Shearln had him propelling a wheelbarrow to and from the phosphate mines. There is said to be a law doubling the term of all convicts who escape, and if such a provision is found, Mar tin will get the benefit of it. The prisoners now at large are J. P. Hughes, white, serving four years, from Columbus, and .believed to be badly woundod; Aaron High, of Fed eral Point township, this county, serv ing one year for the larceny of an ox from a Bladen county negro, and another negro serving a short term, from Craven. Chairman McEachern and Superin tendent Shearln and all their assist ants are to be congratulated upon their work in rounding up the escapes under such adverse circumstances. If t took a great amount of physical endu rance, and to them the county is due a debt of lasting gratitude. In 1898, when the State operated the Castle Haynes quarry, 16 made a break, not one of whom was ever recaptured. In 1897 eleven others did theaame and only one was retaken. In this in stance twelve got away, and all but three were back in the stockade with- n less than 48 hours. LOCAL DOTS. The registration books will be closed next Baturday. If you do not register you can not vote In the city election to be held May 6th. Remember, this ia an entirely new registration. No revision of old books would be worth a copper. The schooner Flora -Rogers cleared yesterday for New York with cargo of300,006 feet of lumber, con signed by the Angola Lumber Co. Joseph H. Waters, colored, was arrested yesterday at Fourth and Nixon streets, charged with the lar ceny of a dollar from Dessie Simmons, also colored. , Do not rely on your registra tion for the election held last Novem ber. It isn't worth a cent for the city election to be held May 5tb. You must'regisler again. Mr. L. J. Merriman, of Ivan- hoe, was here yesterday. He reported no hail In his section Monday, but the storm was quite destructive to straw berries in the Chadbourn neighbor hood. Richard Davis, colored, waived examination In the police court yes terday and went over to Superior Court, charged with the larceny of jugs from Mr. D. N. Chad wick, on Market street. . The Electric Construction Co., of this city, is completing the wiring of the Seashore Hotel at Wrightsville, for the new electric lights. The con tract callslfor about 250 incandescents and 12 arc lights. If you don't wish to buy "a pig in a bag" you will doubtless wish to vote against the new city charter. But you cannot vote either for or against it unless you have your name registered this week. But four more days for regis tration. Books open at the voting pre cincts of the several wards from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.. exceDt next Saturday thve closing day when they will be kept open until 9 P. M. Whooping cough is epidemic in the city and is of a very bad type. Two colored children In Dr. J. H. Alston's practice died yesterday one at 810 Campbell street and another at 1006 North Eighth street. The annual meeting of the W. O. T. U. will be held this afternoon in the lecture room of the First Baptist church. It Is earnestly desired that every member be present, as there is Important work to be done. The Connty Commissioners have received official notification that Chairman Franklin McNeill, of the Corporation Commission, will meet to confer with and advise the tax-listers and assessing , officers of this county at the Courthouse at 11 A. al. oatur day. Died la Kansas City. A teleeram from Kansas City, Mo., to Mr. A. . W. Rieger, of Brunswick countv. announces the death-of his father, which ocourred on Saturday, the 18th Inst., at the latter's home in Kansas City. He was about 80 years of age and leaves a family consisting of wife and nine sons. He was for merly a resident of North Carolina and married a Miss Davis, of Beaufort, N. C. Mr. E. Payson-Willard went up to Richmond yesterday, THE RETAIL GROCERS Temporary Organization Effected Last Night. Under Auspices National Association. ADDRESS BY MR. WILLIAMS. Objects and Plans of the Co-operation Lucidly Set Forth by the Organizer from Atlanta-Canvassing Com. mlttee AppolntedV-Notes. t A large and enthusiastic meeting of the retail grocers of Wilmington waa held last night In the Merchants' As sociation rooms In the Seaboard Air Line building. Every district in the city was represented and a nucleus was formed for a local association that promises to be of incalculable benefit to the merchants and to the commu nity, at large. Upon motion, Mr. J. H. Thomas was called to the chair and Mr. P. Helnsberger was requested to act as secretary. The prime feature of the meeting and the leading object for which it was called was an address by Mr. George J. Williams, of Atlanta, Qa , organizer for the National As sociation of Retail . Grocers, who s now in North Carolina for the pur pose of visiting 85 leading cities and towns and perfecting a State organ! zstion. Mr. Williams is a man of engaging manners, commanding pres ence and a fluent speaker, whose words carry weight because they are prompt ed by experience and a familiarity with trade conditions that carries con viction. Mr. Williams explained the object of an organization of the kind in hand as in order to foster and maintain a per manent social feeling among the retail grocers of Wilmington ; to obliterate distrust and inspire confidence among the members of the trade; to correct excessive and unmercantile competi tion ; to remove by concert of action such evils and customs as are against good policy and sound business princi ples, whether it be cutting of prices; selling by the wholesale bouse at retail; the distribution and con sumption of adulterated and un wholesome goods; the use of fictitious labels; the use of dishonest weights or measures, or whatsoever the evil may may be; and to attain the results which experience haa proved are not attainable by individual or di vided effort. He explained that the National Retail Grocers' Association was organized in 1893 during the World's Fair at Chicago and that 82 States had been organized since that time; North Carolina would be the thirty-third. The speaker also went on to enumerate several Instances where the Association had check-mated na tional legislation to the detriment of the retail grocer ; notably the defeat of Peltigrew's Post Parcel bill; it had secured favorable amendments to the National Bankruptcy Law and had safe-guarded the interest of the retail ers in the pure food legislation. The Association also hoped to accomplish much in securing legislation looking to an equitable garnishment or collec tion law. The organization, he said, was not to elevate prices but rather to correct senseless price cutting and har monize the interests of wholesale and retail merchants. The semi-jobber, or the man who sells alike io the retailer and the consumer, waa decried and the cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis and Savannah . were cited aa instances of what the co operation of retail grocers would accomplish. Upon the conclusion of Mr. Wil liams' able address, there was some discussion by local merchants and a motion to go into permanept organi zation, but later it was decided as the situation had not been thor oughly canvassed by the home merchants, to effect only a temporary organization upon Mr. Williams' promise to come again the latter part of May and put the organi zation upon a working basis. Mr. Williams will leave this morning for Fayetteville and Goldsboro but said due notice of bis second coming would be communicated to the grocers of the city. Upon motion of Mr. Julius Stern berger, the temporary organization was perfected by the election of Mr. J. H. Thomas chairman and Mr. Mr. P. Heinberger secretary and treasurer. Upon motion of Mr. S. F. Craig, the following committee from the various districts of the city, was appointed by Chairman Thomas to interest their fellow- grocers in the movement, viz Messrs. J. B. Hand, W. P. Woodcock, D. N. Stanly, James Berg, J. P. Mont gomery, L.' B. Bonham, 8. W. Aman, R. A. Montgomery, G. M. Murrell, J. H. Bornemann, S. F. Craig, L. O. Sutton, J. W. Humphrey, C. E. Smith and O. O. H11J. All those gentlemen were present and consented to serve on the committee. In the meantime copies of the official journal will be mailed to grocers in the city to assist the committee In its work. Recruits For the Roads The New Hanover roads received three recruits from the municipal court vesterdav. Nathan Hanks, colored. an ex-convict and all 'round bad ne gro, was given 80 days for disorderly conduct In which he was overtaken by Policeman M. A. Jones at Fourth and Campbell streets; Julia Murray. colored, was given a similar sentence under similar conditions at Samaritan Hall. Sixth and Brunswick streets, and Thov. Branch was given 20 days for a plain drunk and down. First Church of Christ. Scientist; Murchisoh Bank building on Chesnut street: Services this evening at 8 o'clock. All are invited. THE STRAWBERRY MOVEMENT Only Six Cars and About 1,500 Crates by Express Monday The New York Track Quotations. According to the accurate and elabo rate report issued daily by Mr. H. T. Bauman, business agent of the E. O. & F. G. Association, from South Rocky Mount, the shipment of berries through the junction office Monday amounted to only 6 refrigerator cars and 1,493 crates by Southern Express. These were distributed as follows: New York, cars and 878 crates by Express; Newark, N. J., 59 orates; Philadelphia, 401 crates; Baltimore, 175 crates; Washington, 197 crates; Wilmington, Del., 76 crates; Chester, Pa., S3 crates; Richmond, Vs., 32 crates; Boston, 1 car; Providence, 101 crates; Utica, 1 car; Columbus and Cincinnati, 1 ear each; Virginia points, 47 crates; North Carolina, 2 crates. Leading quotations were: New York, 12 to 15 cents; Philadelphia, 8 to 14 cents; Washington, 8 to IS cents; rovldence, 12 to 15 cents; Pittsburg, 10 to 13 J cents; Cleveland, 12 to 14 cents; Chicago, 14 cents; Dayton, 15 to 18 cents. The following telegram from' New York was received last night, relative to prices yesterday: New York, April 21. Berry re ceipts were light to-day. Choice va rieties brought from eleven, to four teen cents, while fancy grades brought sixteen to eighteen cents. Cabbage are quoted at $1.75. Peas are active; third baskets are bringing from ti.00 $2.25; halves, $3.50$3.00. Beets are quoted $t00$5.00. AsparagUB is wanted, but lettuce is dull. J. & G. LlPPUAKN. Wholesale Produce Commission Mer chants. DAILY COMMERCIAL REPORTS Bulletin Each Afternoon by Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Markets. Secretary Kyle, of the Chamber of Commerce, is now issuing daily at 4 o'clock to members entitled to receive them, printed copies of the New York, Chicago, Liverpool and Wilmington markets with receipts at each port. The opening, high, low and closing of Chicago wheat, corn, oats, ribs, lard and pork is given as received direct by wire and the opening, high, low and closing of leading New . York cotton futures with the spot market, net re ceipts and stocks at all ports Is printed. The Liverpool spot and future mar kets, with tone, salea and receipts and New York coffee futures are also in cluded. The Wilmington cotton and naval store markets with the tone and receipts each day is given, making the whole a valuable aheet for the' file of every up-to-date merchant. The bulletins are issued from a small press in the office of the secretary and the form is corrected each day. The innovation makes membership in the Chamber even more valuable. REV. T. E. BROWN C0MINQ. Will Supply Pastorate of First Baptist Church Temporarily Other Notes. The First Baptist church, of this city, is fortunate in securing the ser vices of Rev. Dr. T. E. Brown, of Philadelphia, to fill the pulpit of the congregation during the remainder of April and May. Rev. Dr. Brown is a brother of Wilmington's esteemed townsman, Mr. C. O. Brown, and will arrive to-morrow to enter upon" his duties. He is a strong and eloquent preacher and will be heard with a great deal of pleasure. Upon the expira tion of Dr. Brown's service, ' the Rev. H. R. Mosely, a returned missionary from Santiago, will come to Wilming ton to supply the pulpit until a pastor is called to succeed Dr. Blackwell. " A delegation from the pulpit com mittee of the First church will visit the Southern Baptist Convention at Savannah next month for the purpose of taking steps to secure a permanent pastor. WAIVED PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. Samuel L, Mann Qave Bond ts Appear at the May Term of Court. In the Mayor's court yesterday at noon, Samuel L. Mann, charged with stabbing Mr. Roderick MacRae on the night of April 1st, appeared with his attorneys. Herbert McClammy and A. J. Marshall, Esqi., and having waived preliminary examination, he was bound over to next term of (he Supe rior Court, which convenes May 25th. Marsden Bellamy, Esq., appeared for the prosecution, and asked that the bond be sufficient to ensure de fendant's attendance. Mr. Mann gave his own bond in the sum of $100. and secured it with property which he owns at northwest corner of Fifth and Wooater streets. Mr. MacRae did not appear in court at all Capt. Taft Purchases Residence. By deed filed for record yesterday, Jno. B. Mercer and wife transferred to Walter Taft, for $3,200, residence and lot on east side of Second, 40 feet north of Ann street, 52 feet on Second, thence parallel with Ann street 105 feet, thence parallel with Second street 48 feet, thence west and par ailel with Ann street 10 feet, thence south and parallel with Second street 4 feet, and west to the beginning 95 feet By another deed also filed yes terday Lizzie V. Darby, of Philadel phis, transferred to Jno. B. Mercer, for $150, atrip of land on east side of Second street, 4X95 feet in size, and ad joining the above tract. . Mr. F. T. Mills went to Nor- folk yesteday. SPLENDID CONCERT. Delightful Musicale Last Even ing Under Auspices of the St. Cecilia Circle. 4N ST. JAMES' PARISH HOUSE. Programme of Classics! and Entertaining Numbers Rendered Under Direction of Mr. Burdis Anderson by Some of Leading Talent In City. One of the most delightful and ar tistic musical events -of the year waa the concert last evening in Saint James' Parish House, directed by Wilmington's favorite baritonist, Mr. Burdis Anderson, and given under the auspices of the Saint Cecilia Circle of. the parish. .The attendance was grati- fylngly large, the audience having in cluded many of the most prominent people in the city. The auditorium was charmingly decorated and the. programme of classic and captivating selections was rendered from an im provised stage banked with beautiful plants and flowers. The first part opened with a remark ably fine, well balanced chorus, () Hence Now Away," (La Fille De Mme Angot" and (b) "Victoria, Vic toria" ("Fra Diavolo"), by Mrs. Jos. H. Watters, Mrs. William Morel and Miss Mattie Lee Home, sopranos; Mrs. F. A. Muse and Mrs. J. D. Smith, con traltos; Mr. C. H. Cooper, Mr. Char, McMillen and Mr. Greene Fenly. tenors; Mr. H. K. Holden and Mr. William Morel, bassos. The cecond number was a solo in two parts by Miss Louise Randolph, () -He Loves Me" (G. W. Chad- wick; (b) "The Perfect Day," (Mil dred J. Hii)). The duet "Gondolied" (Hoffman) was superbly rendered by Mrs. Ai red Moore Waddeil and Mr. Burdis Anderson, and Mrs. J. D. Edwards re ceived an enthusiastic encore upon her violin solo "Obertass Mazurka" (Wienawski), which immediately fol lowed. The first part of the pro gramme ended witn a captivating solo "Whisper and I Shall Hear" (Piccolomini) by Miss Mattie Lee Horne with violin obligate by Mrr. Edwards. The number was received with an encore to which there was a graceful response. Part second opened with a vocal duet "The Pilot" (Millard) by Mr. H. K. Holden and Mr. O. H. Cooper which was pronounced very fine. The piano solo "Polka de la Reine" (Raff) by Mrs. James Craik Lord was equal ly aa pleasing and waa encored speed, ily. Mr. Burdis Anderson, director of the concert, next sung with delight ful voice and pleasing effect,. "For tune Darkly o'er me Frowns" ("Rose of Castile"), which wan likewise en cored heartily. Mrs. Samuel Jennings Springer captivated the audience with her artistic rendition of "Good Night Sweet Dreams" (Bischoff), which was one of the prime features of the concert The closing number and one which gave much pleasure was a selection in two parts by a quartette compossed of Mr. O. H. Cooper, Mr. Burdis Ander son, Mr. Ubarles McMillen ana air. Herbert K. . Holden. They sung in delightful unison ' Stars of the Sum mer Night" (Hatton) and "Now the Day is Over" (Barnbj). Mrs. Alfred Moore Waddell waa ac companist for the evening and render ed the accompaniments withf splendid skill and grace. Under Mr. Ander son's direction the concert could have been nothing less than the artistic triumph which it was. 8aint Cecilia Guild is due the thanks of the large and appreciative audience for an evening replete with pleasure. Mrs. Warren G. Elliott, Jr., is presi dent of the Guild; Mrs. Frank L. Hug- gins, secretary, and Mrs. W. F. Robert son, treasurer. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. J. A. Fountain left yes terday morning to visit in Rich mond. Mr. S. E. Memory, of White ville, waa a welcome visitor to the city yesterday. Mrs. O. Marks and Miss Marks, of Newborn, were guests at The Or ton yesterday. Mr. C. O. Byerly is at home snd unable to leave the house on ac count of a badly sprained foot. President Thos. Wilson, of the Northwestern railway of South Caro lina, spent yesterday in the city. Mrs. James Carmichael and little, grandson, George Carmichael, left yesterday to visit in Virginia. ; The many friends of Mr. Dan iel Quinlivan will be glad to know that his condition was Improved yes terday. City Attorney William J. Bel lamy is confined to his room by sick ness, his numerous friends will regret to learn. Capt. W. E. Kyle, the well known railroad man- of Fayetteville, spent yesterday in the city. Mrs. S. E. Koonee, of Jones county, baa arrived to join her hus band, Dr. S. E. Koonce, who haa located here for the practice of his pro fession. Newbern Seaman Dead. ; Thomas H. Opton, 24 years of age." a seaman .who entered, the Marine Hospital eighteen days ago, dled4n that institution yesterday. He was a native of Newborn and died of valvular disease of the heart ' The remains were burled in OakGrove cemetery yesterday Afternoon, Hats, Hats, Hats. THE LATEST SHAPES AND LINE OF Caps in Blue Cloth. Serges and White Dock. - It will be to your interest to see our line before buying, as al) who have examined say they are the "Swellest" line ever ia this city. We also call your attention to our oferchant Tailoring Department. Our Suitings are handsome and yon can have a suit at little cost. Men's Furnishings of the very latest Fads. zee. ap 12 tf NO INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. STATE DEPOSITORY. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY, Statement ot the condition of . THE ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK, WILMINGTON, N. C, At close of business April 9, 1903. Organized, 1882. Loans ana Discounts.. $1,139,765 44 Bonds...... , 288,969 63 Real Estate 80,000 M riaafi In Vanlr anno flea vwtu u THUIIIiiillMMMIIflVOJS DO In other Banks 343.758 81 446 811 44 $1,903,646 61 W0 aim to be JN9? S. ARM8TRONG,Pri., ap is bt CONVICT CAMP'S SANITARY CONDITION. State Board of Pabllc Charities and Gov ernor Want aa Iavestlf atioo. The recent sensational report of the grand jury concerning the sanitary conditioner the convict camp at Cas tle Haynes has reached the State Board of Public Charities at Balelgh,; and through its secretary, Miss Daisy Densoo, Chairman A. Q. Hankins, of the Local Board of Visitors, has been requested to visit the premises and make a detailed report iu pursuance of a request of the Board and Gov ernor Aycock. The Local Board consists of Mr. Hankins, Hon. John D. Bellamy, Mr. B. M. Wescott, of Wilmington, and Mr. J. T. Kerr, of Cape Fear town ship. As there are no funds to de fray the expenses of an investigation, Mr. Hankins could not say yesterday whether the visit to the camp would be made. Like many other citizens. he is of the opinion that the jury re ports were perhaps a little over drawn. REGULAR SEM1.M0NTHLY MEETINO. City Board of Audit and Finance Last Nlf ht Treasurer's Report. The Board of Audit and Finance of the city met last night but the business transacted was chiefly routine. Mr. O. W. Yates presided in the absence of Chairman H. C. McQueen, who Is confined to his home by illness and members in attendance were Messrs. Jesse Wilder, S. P. McNair and J. A. Orrell. The usual bills for current expenses were read and nearly all were approv ed. The Clerk and Treasurer's state ment of the receipts and disbursements of the publie fund during March waa passed upon as follows: Receipts Balance from February. $54,020.04; merchants' license, $4 404.33; bar rooms, $2,439; market rents, $311.50; mayor's court, $165.80; pound fees, si : weighing beer cattle.. $24.90; publie buildings, $212.87; mis cellaneous and extraordinary, $177.79; real and personal tax 1902, $4,593 74; real and personal tax prior to 1903, $1,463.16; costs on tax 1903, $120.30; cost on tax prior to 1902, $107.76. To tal. $13,823.1. Total including bal ance from February, $67,943.19. Disbursements By warrants paid. $38,395.30. Balance to April 1st, $29,- 546.99. The balance on hand is distributed as follows: Murchison National Bank. $34,305.64 to credit of general account; Murchison National Bank to credit of coupon account, $337.50; advanced ireignt on rock and curbing, $370.30: cash and cash items, $4,633.55. Total $39,546.99. ( CITIZENS' FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. New Enterprise by Capitalists of the State -With $75,000 Stock. Special Star Telegram. f Raleigh, N. C, April 21. At a preliminary meeting of stockholders in the Citizens' Fire Insurance Co., of North Carolina, here to-day, steps were taken looking to the early or ganization of the company. Inter ested business men from various parts of the State subscribed $75,000 stock and $30,000 surplus. Robert O. Strong was made chairman of a spe cial committee of five to draft by-laws and perfect organization, so the com pany will be ready for business by early fall. The capital is to be $100, 000. Among the out-of-town people here to-day for the meeting were: W. L. Holt, of Fayetteville; Ashley Horne, of Clayton; H. E. Fries, of Winston Salem ; Col. J. S. Oarr, of , Durham ; Col. J. 8. Cunningham, of Person county; B. M. Armfield, of High Point, and Jonas Oettinger, of Wil son. From The New Power House. -'Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock Wilmington received her electricity from the splendid new and modernly equipped power station of the O. R. L. & P. Co., at foot of Castle street. The machinery is the finest made and is working perfectly. The old 'power house on Orange street will be aban doned in a few days. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. "THE FAVORITE." me ravorlte" Barber Bbop Is now mora at tractive tban ever. Recent improvements make tt more pleasing- to me eye; wnfle irstm maintains its old reputation for toe. very best serrtce to Its patrons. 1 ' ' 'SOIOX OATISi bo 89 u t Strata Trout Bttee NEW YORK STYLES IN ALL GRADES. ALSO A COMPLETE 117 North Front Street, Next to The Orton Hotel. LIABILITIES: uapiuu ... ...I 195,000 06 DarpiDB,eiu.t... nirf.nln.f.lfrt ... . 1' 8.604 68 99,100 CO 1,513.841 83 Total n.MM &ta si liberal, vet safe. ANDREW MOREL AND. C.hi.r- . OXFORDS AND SANDALS tor the Ladles ana Misses that will brine yon foot-comfort as well as style. Low Shoes and High Shoes for the Men and Boys in all the new combina tions of leathers offered yon at our store in ex cellent assortment and at prices which compel more than a passing- look. If yon would have Bprina:-weather-comfort In Bhoes, visit our Store to-day. Sole Agents for Douglas Shoes. n in HIUIIUIJU U I 63H steps from Car Junction. ap 22 tf Hew Millinery ! All the latest styles in . Children's Hats, Ladies' Ready-to-wear Hats and Ladies' Fancy Shapes Will arrive Tuesday, April 21at, from the cheapest to .the finest made. Don't forget our Shirtwaists in Mercerized Lawn and Silks. We have 32 styles. 100 Washable Skirts at 50 and 75c, worth $1.50. Silk Skirts $5 to $10. Woollen Skirts $1.25 to $4.50. Paris Millinery Emporium, 129 Market Street, Wilmington, N. O., Next to Bonitz Hotel. ap 18 tf Sale of State Bonds. The State Treasurer of North Carolina offers for sale to the highest bidder $300,000 Coupon Bonds in denominations of $100, $500 and $1,000, bearing 4 per cent, interest, payable semi-annually, dated Jan. 1st, 1903; payable ten years after date and exempt from all taxa tion. Sealed bids received until 12 o'clock M., April 28th, 1903. Right reserved to reject any ana all bids. B. R. LAOY, State Treasurer. The bids for the S per cent. Bonds being un satisfactory an were declined. ap5toap83 sawe " A Good Investment. . Those who desire to purchase a home on easy terms or to make a eood investment should annlv at once for stock in the mh series of the North Carolina ' Home Boilding Association, the first instalment of which Is pay able Saturday, May 2nd, 1903. C. W. YATES; President. : FRANK H. STEDMAN, Secretary and Treasurer, apis St. GOOD HEALTH is insured by good sani tary house drainage. Con nect with our ; improved sanitary sewerage sys tem and insure the health of your households Tha WilKiinRtonSewerage Co. ipun coped c n e rn ii. hi. i. ii ii i. ami. i. n uimiu UU. iooroi uermany.
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