1
f
lllue BUeMn jftm,'
COTTON is and will con
tinue to be money
crop of the South. The
planter who gets the most cot
ton from a given area at the
least cost, is the one who makes
the most money. Good culti
vation, suitable rotation, and
liberal use of fertilizers con
taining at least 3 actual
Potash
will insure the largest yield.
We will send Free, upon application,
pamphlets that will interest every cotton
planter in the South.
QERiTAN KALI WORKS,
93 Nassau St., New York.
MOTHER'S PHESKNCE AT CHRIS?-WCAS.
WILLIAM HOPKINS.
The
merry bails may aiugie in
the
arood old fashioned way:
In merriment we mingle, with the
. music holding sway;
The "Gloria in Excelsis" is sounding
everywhere . I
But really -'tisn't Christmas if
mother isn't there.
She hans a newer halo round the
mistletoe on high ;
A spirit of bravado drives away the
weary sigh'-
For sorrow is no mistress, and life
' - lets go its fear.
Amid the joys of Chrismas, when
mother, dear, is here.
The fire upon the hearthstone lights
up with ruddier glow ; , '
The laughter is more mirthsome,
bubbling forth in frolic flow,
The Christ child truly comes to us, in
all His heavenly cheer,
If the advent of old Christmas finds
mother, alsohere. L
"c4 Donahoe's.
SUNDAY SELECTIONS.
Saying no to God and yes to
the devil are the two sides of one act
of the mind and heart. It is impossi
ble to measure the consequences of
either.
The true Christian is like the
sun which pursues his noiseless track
and everywhere leaves the effect of
his beams in blessing upon the world
around him. Luther. ,
Take the self-denial gayly "and
cheerfully; and let -the sunshine of
thy gladness fall on dark things and
bright alike,, like the sunshine of the
Almighty.-f-James Freeman Clark.
The flower is stationary, but
its perfume is wafted on every breeze,
its gentle ministry is felt far beyond
its garden walls. No man liveth unto
himself is this the motive of my life?
iJLet us be cqntent to do little,
if God sets us at little tasks. It is but
Sride and self-will which says: "Give
le something huge to fight, and I
should enjoy that; bnt why make me
sweep the dust?" Charles Kingsley
THE RECENT REVOLUTION.
Mr. Chadbourn Talks to a Chicago Re
porter About the Recent Upheaval
in Wilmington.
The Chicago Inter Ocean of the 21st
prints the following interview with
Mr. James H. Chadbourn, Jr.. late
Republican Treasurer of New Han
over county, but who voted the-Democratic
ticket in the recent election:
James EL Chadbourn, Jr., of Wil
mington, N. C, was at the Palmer
House yesterday. , .
Mr. Chadbourn is president of the
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
and one of the leading business men
of the city which was the scene of the
recent race troubles. The movement
which led to a practical revolution in
Wilmington he declares to have been
of a social and business rather than a
political nature, and he says that the
negroes fired the shot that was the
prelude of the killing of a number of
their race.'
"The real beginning of the recent
troubles in Wilmington," said he yes
terday, "dates back to two years ago,
when the newly elected Legislature,
controlled by a combination of Re
publicans and Populists, passed a law
changing the charters of the principal
cities, including Wilmington. Under
the terms of the new charter only five
of the ten aldermen were elected by
popular vote, while the other five were
appointed by the Republican Governor.
This action of the Legislature was re
garded hg the better class of the pop
ulation as a direct and odious infringe
ment upon the rights of self-government,
and as such was deeply resented.
Under, this arrangement four of our
aldermen were negroes, representing
practically no property interests. Fuel
was added to the fire by the growing
tendency of the negroes to assert
themselves unduly, and a crisis was
reached when the negro paper, the
Record, published last August an
article that was flagrantly offensive
to the white people, reflecting, as it
did, upon the character of white
women. The younger element was
held in check at that time only with
Seat difficulty. The business men of
e city came to the conclusion that
its commercial salvation depended
upon the overthrow of the existing or
der of things, and, accordingly, a
strong, and, as it proved, successful
fight was made aeainst the dominant
elements at the November election.
"On election day every man voted
who had any desire to vote, and, to
the best of my knowledge and belief,
the votes were honestly and fairly
counted. It should be borne in mind
that there was no bloodshed until after
the election. After demolition of the
Record office a party of white men
was fired upon by negroes, and blood
shed followed. I saw it stated in the
Inter. Ocean of yesterday that W. E
Henderson, a colored lawyer, who
spoke here Sunday, claims to have
been driven out by threats. So far as
I know there was no reason for Hen
derson's leaving, as he was a quiet
man, of good reputation. I never
knew that any threats were made
acainst him.
"Theegroes of North Carolina pay
only 31 per cent, of the taxes, and it is
inconceivable that the whites, who
bear the burden of taxation, should
submit quietly to be dominated by
them. It is contrary to human na
ture, and is esDeciall v opposed to the
instincts of the Anglo- Saxon.
"The solution of the race, problem
is an educational restriction upon the
right of suffrage. This fact is now ad
mitted by the most intelligent colored
men. The president of the negro state
college said as much to me in conver
sation only a few days ago. Freed
from the fear of negro domination,
Wilmington, which is already one of
the most progressive citiesjn the South,
looks forward to great growth and prosperity.?'
THE HORNET ARRIVED
She Steamed Into Port at
O'clock on Yesterday
Afternoon.
2:15
THH VOYAGE FROM NORFOLK.
Her Armament Has Been Removed But
Will Soon be Replaced Command- ,
er Morton Contemplates Making ;
Improvements In Equipment
The Hornet is here and the Naval
Reserves are happy.
The splendid auxiliary cruiser
which is to be stationed at this port as
a training vessel for the North Caro
lina Battalion Naval Reserves reached
the, city yesterday at 2:15 P. M.; and is
temporarily moored alongside Mr.
James Sprunt's wharf, at the foot of
Nun street.
Commander Morton and his crew of
Wilmington andfSouthport Naval Re
serves, who brought the vessel from
Norfolk here) report a very pleasant
voyage, save that the fogs and rough
seas gave them considerable trouble.
The fact is that at one time off Hat
teras every man of the forty-odd on
board, except five, was thoroughly
seasick
On Wednesday night the fog was
so deo&e that Commander Morton an
chored the cruiser early in the event
u.g at sea, using all the chain they haA
on board." Anchor was not weightW
until 4 A M., wheu the voyage was re
sumed.
When the boat was sighted dowvn
the river channel yesterday afternoon
the tug Navassa steamed down the
channel, with Ensign E. L. Miller and
other gentlemen on board,- and served
as an escort for the cruiser. There
is an exchange of steam whistle
salutes, and all along the river front
as the boats came toward the govern
ment wharf the whistles of various
manufactories, as well as the ships in
port, blew salutes, which were vigor
ously answered by the Hornet.
It was almost three o'clock when
the government wharf was cleared
and the Hornet made fast to the pier.
She no sooner touched the dock than
many friends of the officers and crew
boarded her and proceeded to spy out
the vessel's admirable appointments,
directed in their inspection by reserves
who proudly pointed out the features
of especial note.
The St a has previously published
a detailed description of the cruiser.
She is a splendid vessel; but bears the
marks of' the hard service through
which she passed during the war with
Spain.
Commander Morton, in conversa
tion with a member of the Star staff,
said last night that he intends giving
the boat a thorough renovation at once
and will make some necessary changes I
in her appointments.
The vessel carries seven guns; but
all of them, as well as the other arma
ment, were taken off her at Norfolk,
so that at present she is not armed at
all. Commander Morton said last night
that he would get the same guns
which She carried during the war back
on her very soon. It will only be
necessary for the State authorities to
make formal application for the arma
ment and it will be forthcoming. By
delaying the trip frofa& Norfolk a day
or two he could have gotten the guns
before bringing the cruiser here, but
he did not care to wait. "He is confi
dent that the Hornet will have her full
complement of guns very soon,
It is the commander's purpose to at
an early dike make a trip to sea and
invite a party of friends to make the
trip with -him, so that they can the
better judge of her seafaring qualities.
As previously announced by the
Star, Commander Morton was ac
companied from Norfolk by Mr. T.
M. Emerson, - Mr. W. M. Devine and
Mr. Brook French, who were his
guests. Lieut. Jno. G. Quinby and
Engineer L. B. Perkins, of the United
States Navy, also came down with
him. They spent last night at The
Orton and will leave this morning for
Washington.
It has not yet been decided what
wharf will be assigned to the Hornet.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
Still Adding to Its Splendid Accommoda
tions for Passengers.
The Florence correspondent of the
News and Courier says :
The Atlantic Coast Line will shortly
establish a full system of vestibule
trains between Jersey City and Port
Tampa. They propose to make all of
their through trains, Nos. 23, 32, 35,
37, 38 and 78, full vestibule trains,
which will be run all the year. In
order to do this they are now having
several trains built at the Pullman
sh ops, in Chicago, which will be vesti
buled and fitted out with all modern
conveniences for I passengers. These
trains are not to take the place of the
New York and Florida, which is run
the first four months of the year, but
will be their regular through passenger
trains. They are to be made up of a
mail car, baggage, express, combina
tion car and a first-class coach.
HOMICIDE IN LENOIR.
Jacob Daugberty Fatally Stabbed at An
Entertainment Young Man Arrested
Charged With the Crime.
Star Correspondence.)
Kinston, N. C, Dec. 24.
At a Christmas entertainment on the
night of the 22d inst., at Rose of Sha
ron Church, six miles from Kinston,
an altercation occurred between sev
eral young men. It was passed over
by the crowd as a trivial matter, but
several hours later it was ascertained
that a young man, Jacob Daugherty,
had been badly cut in the abdomen.
When it was discovered he was weak
from loss of blood, as the cut had ex
tended very deep and was quite a long
one, and no hope was entertained of
his recovery. He lingered until yes
terday afternoon, when death came.
It is not known who did the cutting,
but a voung man. Jim Eubanks, has
been arrested charged with it. All the
parties, are white, and of respectable
families. As usual, too much Christ
mas whiskey was the cause of the
trouble.
PEACE TREATY
- WITH SPAIN.
Arrival in Washington of the
American Commissioners
From Paris.
A MOMENTOUS DOCUMENT.
Delivered to President McKinley at the
White House by Jude Day Inlor
mal Proceedings Treaty Not
Given to the Public.
By Telegraph to tbe Mjprning Star.
Washington, December 24. Presi
dent McKinley received from the
American Peace Commissioners late
this afternoon the treaty of peace be
tween the United States and Spain, r-
In presenting this momentous docu
ment. Jud ge Day.as chairman of the4
commission, sajd it represented the
earnest efforts of the American, repre
sentative at Paris and that it was sub
mitted with the hope that it
would redound to the peace, credit,
and glory of the American nation.
Accepting tbe treaty from the hands
of Judge Day, the President responded
with heartfelt thanks and congratu
lated the commission as a body and
the meuib-rs individually. He spoke
of all that hud been accomplished and
of the happy method by which diffi
cult questions had been adjusted. The
formal ceremony of
Delivering the Treaty
to the President occurred in im Blue
Room and lasted half uu hour. The
commissioners arrived here from New
York on a special traiu at 4.20 A. M.
A great crowd of holiday excursionists
tilled the railroad station and in order
to' avoid the jam, the special
was run on a side-track where
the officials had an opportunity to
leave the train before it entered the
depot. Chief Clerk Michaels, of the
State Department, was on hand as the
representative of Secretary Hay, and
quite a number of officials from the
State, War and Navy Departments, as
well as mends and relatives, were
there to greet them. As they stepped
from the train there was general hand
shaking and congratulations and then
the party was escorted to carriages and
driven directly to the White House.
It was noticed that as Judge Day and
his associates came from the train
they were unencumbered with all
sorts of luggage. Hon. John Moore,
ate Assistant Secretary of State, and
legal adviser of the commission, car
ried with him a huge yellow leather
case. This case never leit Mr. Moore s
hand, for in it was the Peace Treaty,
which the commission was -bearing
to the President, Four of the com
missioners Day, Reid, Davis and
Frye took the first carriage to the
Wbite House, and soon thereafter
Senator Gray, the remaining members,
folio-wed with Mr. Moore and tbe
precious leather case. Tbe ladies of
the party also proceeded to the Wbite
House and joined the commissioners
as they went before the President
Secretary Hay was with the President
when the party arrived.
At the White House.
The first greeting was quite in
formal, the President coming to the
private vestibule, which leads to the
several drawing rooms. Judge Day
was the first to grasp the President's
hand. The President remarked oh
the vigorous health of the members.
In the meantime, Mr. Moore and his
precious bag had arrived at the outer
corridor. 'Before going inside, Mr.
Moore opened the case and from it
took the treaty, in a morocco binding.
about the size of a large encyclopedia.
Then, joining Senator Gray, they
proceeded together to the private ves
tibule, Mr. Moore carrying the treaty
under his arm. All the members of
the commission being assembled, tbe
President led the way to the Blue
Room. Besides the President, Secre
tary Hay and the commissioners, there
were present Arthur W. Ferguson,
who, as official interpreter had been
through the arduous labors of the
commission when the American and
Spanish representatives were together,
also Messrs. Hay and Gray, sons of
the secretary and senator respectively,
and several ladies of the party.
Proceedings Informal.
The President stood at the
further
end of the room while the party
ranged
around him. Taking the Treaty, Judge
.uay addressed tbe President in tbe
manner already alluded to. His re
marks were quite informal and im
promptu, brief, dignified and to the
point, assuring the President of the
satisfaction the commission felt that
its labors were ended in such a way as
to give promise or the welfare of the
country. After the President's re
sponse, some time was spent in
informal discussion of the trip and
tnen ail or the commissioners
except Judge Day departed. The lat
ter remained with the President for
dinner, intending to leave with Mrs.
Day at 7.30 for Canton, where they
are anxious to see their family after
the long absence. Mr. Keid returned
to New York to-night. Senator Gray
went to his home in Delaware, and
Senators' Davis and Frye remain at
their homes in Washington.
Will be Sent to the Senate
It was stated after the delivelry of the
treaty to the President that it would not
be made public at present, tbe usual
conrtesv to the Senate rennirincr that.
it should first be submitted to that
body. In the meantime it will re
main in the custody of the State De
partment for safe keeping, although
copies of it will be in the hands of the
President for such consideration as
may bo needed.
It is the impression that with the
submission of the treaty to the Presi
dent, the official existence of the body
will have terminal d Should there be
occasion, which is scarcely oncoiv-
atJe, tor lurther negotiations of any
ot the subjects touched by the treaty,
it is said that this will either be done
by direct negotiation with the Madrid
government, or through an entirely
new commission.
It is expected that the treaty will be
submitted to the United States almost
immediately after the reassemblage of
Congress.
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.
Rumors of a
Paris for
Military Coup Planned in
Wednesday Next The
Dreyfus Case.
By Cable to the Morning Star.
London, December 25. The Paris
correspondent of the Weekly Sun as
serts that he has knowledge of a mili
tary coup planned for Wednesday
next, but does not give the names of
those involved or details of the plot.
The Sunday JSews' special corres
pondent in Paris hints at similar
knowledge, adding that the Court of
Cassation on Thursday will give judg
ment against Dreyfus. The iudg
the correspondent avers, yielding to
the government's plan of raison
d'etat, do not dare to pronounce a de
cision which would result m tne down
fall of the republic.
FILIPINO ENVOYS
ARE IN WASHINGTON.
Followed the Peace Commissioners Still
Opposed to the Annexation of the
Islands by the United States.
By Telegraph to tbe Morning Star.
J New York, December 24. The
J Filipino envoys, F. Agoncillo and S.
I Lopez, following close on the heels of
the peace commissioners, returned to
this city to-day on the Etruria. They
will remain here over Christmas and
at the close of the holidays go to
Washington, where they will await
the arrival of Juan Luna, General
Reigo De Beos and Dr. T. Josada,
special commissioners sent by Agui-
naido to the American government.
The new contingent of Filipinos is
expected to reach Washington by way
of San Francisco by January 2 next.
Agoncillo, when he got to quaran
tine, made inquiries about Judge Day
3 At- - 1 1 . j 1 . f
ana me otner memoers ot me Ameri
can commission, lie was told that they
had arrived safely on the St. Louis
and that the treaty of peace between
the United States and Spain was doubt
less in the hands of President Mc
Kinley.
l nave seen a Spanish copy of it.
said Agoncillo, "and know all that
concerns my country. The Spaniards
gave away or sold what they did not
possess. The agreement, as far as it
concerns the archipelago, is practically
vow.
"Are you still opposed to the an
exatiou of the Philippines to the
United States?" he was asked.
"Certainly I am, and why shouldn't
be? Hasn't Admiral Dewey i his
ficiiil communication to the United
states said that tue people of the Phil-
rppihev are titter for self-government
man the Unbans, and that he knows
both raises 'gell? Dewey's word ought
to hav some weight, and in it
ight to keep my countrymen bactc
vnle vou promise freedom to the peo
ple Of Cuba?"
'Was your mission toararis as fruit
ful as you expected ?"
1 believe that it was lairlv so. Uur
protest is a part of the record of the
commission, it contains the lnlorma-
tion that Captain Wood, the com
mander of tbe Petrel, and Consuls
Pratt in Singapore and Wildman in
Hong Kong, and Williams in Oavite,
implored the armed co-operation of
Aguinaldo and other Philippine chiefs,
offering to recognize the independence
of the Filipino nation as soon as tri
umph was attained, furthermore,
appeals have been made to Sena
tors Hale and Hoar to help save the
people of the Philippines, who fought
with the Americans as comrades for
justice and humanity, from military
subjugation. 1 think that the Ameri
can people understand the situation
now, and that they will see that justice
is done the Filipinos when the expan
sion bubble has burst I am awaiting
further instructions as to howto proceed
and they will arrive with the special
commissioners I have mentioned.
WAYLAID BY ROBBERS.
Exciting Adventure of a Railroad Pay
master in Clinch County, Georgia.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Macon, Ga., December 24 A
special to the Telegraph from Val
dosta, Ga., says: Tbe Atlantic, Val
dosta & Western Railroad has a camp
near Malow, in CJlinoh county, about
thirty miles from here. This was pay
day. The chief engineer, Mr. C. R.
Uarrrard, had come into town to get the
money to pay off the hands. Me
secured about a thousand dollars. He
rode out of town on horseback and
his direction was toward the Okefeno-
kee swamp. Although he was some
distance from it be was not aware that
anybody was near, when suddenly
eight negroes rushed out of a thick
clump of bushes and levelled a pistol
at him. They demanded his money
and showed that tbey intended to kill
him if necessary. ,
As Mr. Carrard gazed into the muz
zle of a deadly pistol, he felt that be
was in a dangerous mace, hie replied.
'Well, boys.youhave the drop on me.
1 suppose there is no use of my resist
ing your demands." He felt in his
pocket, as if to draw out a package,
but instead of the money he brought
forth his pistol, and it came out belch
ing lead. The ringleader fell at the
first shot and the next shot knocked
out another. Two more shots were
fired" by Mr. Carrard as his horse
dashed away. Mr. Carrard was shot
at several times by the negroes, but
they weref rustr ated.
EVADED DIRECT REPLY.
Senator Gray of the Peace Commission
Questioned as to the Treaty.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Wilmington, Del., December 24.
U. 8. Senator Gray, one of the peace
commissioners, arrived home to night
He said that while he did not
know the sentiment of the people
on this side of the Atlantic with
reference to the treaty and had
now consulted his colleagues in
the Senate, it was his opinion that
the treaty would be ratified without
amendment. When asked if he was
favorable to the conditions of the
treaty he evaded a direct reply by
saying: "Well, 1 signed it."
Mr. Gray declined to dicsuss the
treaty, saying that it would not
be
diplomatic at this time.
FIGHTING THE SUGAR TRUST.
A Cut of One-Eighth of a Cent. Per
Pound Announced.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Chicago, Dec. 24. Chicago has be
come the chief battle-ground in the
contest between the American Sugar
Refining Company and the Arbuckles
and the Coorscors, its powerful rivals.
Yesterday the price of "outside"
sugar was cut one eighth cent below
the trust puce, reaching almost the
lowest quotation on record. The cut
was accompanied by developments that
showed the existence of a little trust
among the wholesale grocers to sup
port the American Company and also
that a new Richmond was in the field
in the shape of a beet sugar sunnlv.
The American Company was not ready
to meet its rivals prices, but it is ex
ptcted to do so to-day,
THE POTTERY TRUST. . -
win lake Possession of All the Plants o
the Combine Early Next Month.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
East Liverpool, O., Dec. 24. Col
Jno. N. Taylor, the reputed head of
the Pottery Trust, who arrived here
to-night, stated the trust would take
possession of all its plants between
January 1st and 10th. The American
China Company, of Toronto: the
Akron China Company, and the
Goodwin Pottery, of this city, will
be absorbed by tbe trust. The Barker,
Laughlin and United States pottery
companies oi mis city nave also join
ed. the combined, leaving only about
lour concerns on the outside.
PREPARING FOR
THE EVACUATION.
United States Troops Will Parade
Through the City of Hava
na January First.
WILL MAKE A GREAT DISPLAY.
r
More Troops Arriving Military Postof-
flee Overloaded Recommendations
for Policing the City Gen. Lee
Feeding Suffering Cubans.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Havana, December 24. A parade of
the United States troops through the
city will take place on January 1st,
the date fixed for the turning over of
the control of the island to the United
States. The American evacuation com
mission will direct Major General Lee
to make disposition of the eight regi
ments here, numbering eight hun
dred men each, including the arrivals
of to-dav. the Sixth Missouri regiment
and a battalion of the Tenth regulars.
Altogether, it is expected that a
great display will be made. Military
men are divided in opinion as to the
propriety of tbe troops parading. The
officials in favor of the project aver
that a good moral effect would be
produced on the city by showing the
quality of the American lorces, while
those, who oppose it say that as this
is wt a conquered city there exists h
reasou for marching -the soldiers
thrgh it, as though it were.
Ti- Forty-ninth Ohio regiment
pitched its tents to day ai Quemados
camp in two nours. mamng oeur
time than any regiment in the camo.
Mrs. Mouhon, wife of Col Moultuu
of tbe Second Illinois regiment, has
sent to her husband's command 1,200
oranges and 1,200 lemons as a part of
their Christmas dinner.
The military postoffice has been
overloaded all the week with parcels
for the soldiers.
Gen. Lee and his staff and most of
the Americans in the city are attend
ing a reception to-night at the new
United States Club.
General Ludlow, military governor
of Havana, has recommended to Ma
jor General Lee, governor of the pro
vince of Havana, that six army omcers
be appointed to assist Col. Moulton as
inspectors of police. The names of the
officers chosen for these positions
have not been announced, j They
will be relieved from all other
duties and will be paid a salary of
$l,SO0 a year. The police plaa pro
vides tor a deputy chief, at a salary or
$2,000 ; twelve captains, at $1,380 each ;
twelve, lieutenants, at $1,080 each;
forty-eight sergeants at $900 each, and
eight hundred and fortv patrolmen.
each of whom will receive $600 salary.
A committee of Cubans this morn-
ing called on Gen. Wade, the president
of the American evacuation commis
sion, and inquired if the commission
ers would object to Cuban troops com
ing to Vedado to day. Gen. Wade
politely told the Cubans to keep the
troops out of the city.
Relieving Suffering Cubans.
Washington, Dec. 24. The Secre
tary of War has received the follow
ing cablegram from Maj. Gen. Lee:
"Havana, Dec. 2$. Seven thousand
rations have been sent to Guinea and
about 10,000 to other points in Ha
vana province. Rations are also be
ing distributed in the city of Havana,
including two thousand cans of con
densed milk to sick and debilitated
women and children."
COTTON MILLS SHUT DOWN.
Augusta and Enterprise Factories in
Georgia Closed Indefinitely 3.000
Hands Thrown Out.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Augusta, December 24. The Au
gustaand Enterprise cotton factories of
this eity closed down indefinitely this
afternoon, adding about three thou
sand more to the unemployed of the
city- Five weeks ago the Southern
Manufacturers' Association reduced
the wages of tbe mill operatives. Those
here of the King and Sibley mills and
Langley and Bath, m South Carolina.
refused to accept the cut. The em
ployes of the Augusta and Enterprise
returned to work at the reduced scale
Because of an agreement entered into
by the Southern Manufacturers Asso
ciation, the hrst named mills were
compelled to close down in order to
force the striking operatives in the
other mills to return to work.
There are in the neighborhood of six
thousand people in and around this
city out of employment because ot
the reduction and shutting down of
the mills.
LAFAYETTE MEMORIAL.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Invited to Co-operate in Raising Foods
for the Monument.
By Telegrapu to the Morning Star.
Washington, December 24. The
LaFayette Memorial Commission has
assured the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
that it will receive full and official
recognition in the work of securing
sufficient money to make the proposed
monument to LaFayette a worthy ex
pression of the nation's gratitude and
that one of the four tablets on the
monument will be reserved for the
society to be appropriately inscribed.
The National Board of Management,
therefore, cordially recommend that
each member of the society show her
appreciation of this honor, interesting
all persons in her locality to contri
bute according to their means to this
enterprise. It is also asked that the
Society of the Children of the Ameri
can Revolution, through its president,
co-operate in the undertaking.
All contributions should be sent to
Mrs. Robert S. Hatcher, chairman of
the Franco-American Memorial Com
mittee, room 52, No. 902 F street,
Washington, D. C.
The Society also decided to issue an
appeal , for $5,000, to be added to a
fund already in existence and created
for the purpose of presenting to France
during the Paris Exposition a bronze
equestrian statue of George Washing
ton, mmm
TWENTIETH INFANTRY.
Two Hundred of the Men Discharged Will
Re-enlist.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star.
Leavenworth, Ks., Dec. 24. Two
hundred soldiers who enlisted for two
years, or during the war with Spain,
were discharged from the Twentieth
infantry here to-day and paid off.
Most of them will re-enlist for the
Manila trip. The regiment, which
has been ordered to. the Philippines,
expects to leave here for San Fran
cisco on January 10th.
AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Business Suspended in Many Towns In
Southern Provinces General Otis
Given a Free Hand in Iloilo.
By Cable to the Morning Star.
Manila, Dec. 24. The steamer j
Union, which - returned here from j
Hoilo with native and Spanish sol-; ;
diers and was refused a landing at
this place, has been detained by the '
American officials, j
Private advices from the southern i
provinces sav that business is susnend-
ed in all the leading towns ; that sup- i
plies are scarce, and that foreigners
are only permitted to travel when ,
special permits have been issued to
them. j
At Malolos, the headquarters of the !
so-called .rniiippiiie government, near
here, the native soldiers are levying
on the villagers for food supplies, the
people are half starved and universal
dissatisfaction prevails.
Washington, December 24. The
administration has determined to con
fide entirely to the judgment and tact
Of General Otis, in command of the
United States forces in the Philippines,
the question whether our troons shall
be dispatched to Iloilo, where re
cent Spanish reports have stat
ed that a sanguinary conflict is
in progress between the insurgents
and the remaining Spanish troons.
Some days ago Gen. Otis asked the
War Department if any precise in
structions were to be given to him in
dealing with the situation at Iloilo.
The reply was sent to General Otis
several days ago, and it will be for
him to decide whether a United States
forc will go to Iloilo and how many
out,n will constitute the force.
DfcPARTMENT COMMANDERS.
taj Gen Bates Ordered to Cienfuegos
and Brig. Gen. Sanger Assigned
to Matanzaf, Cuba.
By Telegraph to the Morning Star
Washington, Dec. 24. Maj. Gen.
John C. Bates, who is now in this
city, has been ordered to assume com
mand of the new military department
at Cienfuegos, Cuba, January first,
when the United States will take for
mal possession of the island. Gen.
Bates has recently been in command
of the First division of the First Army
Corps, with headquarters at Macon.
Brigadier General Joseph Sanger, of
the inspector general's, .department,
has been temporarily assigned to the
command of the military department
of Matanzas, Cuba. These two assign
ments complete the detail of officers to
command the various military depart
ments in Cuba, under supreme com
mand of Major General Brooke, who
is now on his way to Havana to su
perintend the steps attending the for
mal surrender of the territory to the
United States forces on January 1st.
Dr. John B. Hamilton, ex-Surgeon
General of the United States Marine
Hospital Service, died m Elgin; 111,
last night. For over a year he has
been superintendent of the State asy
lum for the insane at Elgin. N
Ambassador Hitchcock, at St. Pe
tersburg, cables that he has been offi
cially notifled-that a contract for 80,
000 tons of rails for the Eastern Chi
nese railroad has been awarded to the
Pennsylvania and Maryland Com
pany. THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the California Fig Sybct
Co. only, and wa wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the California Fis Svbup Co.
only, a, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding, the worthless
imitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence ofits remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, OaL
&OUISVILLE. Kr. NEW YORK. N. V.
ASK YOVB
DIUCGIST
tor a generous
10 CENT
TRIAL SIZE.
Ely's Cream Bali
contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any oth--er
Injurious drug.
It Is quickly absorbed
Gives relief at once.
It opens and cleanses
the Nasal Passages.
COLD N HEAD
Allays Inflammation. Heals and Protects th
Cmnl 1 rnll CW RAn . rrNi1 Ci-n 1 As a T.n. i
i- Ull OliC y XLiai OllO Off ASA Ujj,"
gists or by mall. ELY BROTHERS,
56 Warren street, New York,
Secretary
se 1 ly tu th 8a
HALL & PEARSALL,
Wholesale Grocers.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS THIS WEEK.
Fish and Fish Roe,
Butter and Cheese,
Mixed Nuts, C ocoanuts,
Cakes and Crackers.
CANDIES In Penny goods, Fancy Mixed and
Stick. Get our prices before buying.
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Rice Straw, Rice Straw.
50 Tons Rice Straw.
50 Bushels Seed Rye.
50 Bushels Seed Wheat.
500 Tons Ammoniated Guano.
500 Tons Aeid.
500 Tons Kainit.
i auiu, duiki, ueese, uorn meai, meat, Floor,
Sugar, Coffee and -other goods.
D. L. GORE,
190, 122 and 124 n. water street.
I
CATARRH
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Wilmington's Big Backet Store
IS WELL PREPARED
For The Christmas Trade.
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The Holiday Season is on hand, and we lead as usual with our large
assortment of
Toy-s3 Toys, Toys,
of all kinds. A complete line of D&ils from 5c up to $1.50. A large Bisque
Doll, 13 inches long, for 25c. A Bisque Doll that closes its eyes for 35c.
Fancy Dressed Dolls from 10c to $1,50. Unbreakable Dolls for 50, 65, 75e and
$1.00. In these goods we can suit Mr. Santa Claus to a dot. Wagons, Carts,
Horses,. Stoves, Guns, Watches, Trains, Doll Carriages, from 25c to $1.00.
Express Wagons from 50c to $1.25, Infants' Chairs from 25, 35c to 50c.
WOOD TOYS A nice line of Bureaus, Sideboards, Bedsteads, Cradles, &c.,
from 25 to 75c. A fine line of fancy hand-made Indian Baskets. These are
nice new goods and we sell them at a small profit. They run in price at 10,
25, 35, 50 and 75c. Pretty Bisqne Figures, a large lt, good size, at 25 and 50c.
Vases, Mugs, Cups and Saucers, handsome Fruit Dishes, Cake Plates, make
nice presents and at small expense.
J-igtd i es3 Capes & CTaiolke-bs.
We claim to have the largest line in the city, and notice these pricess
A nice heavy braid trimmed Cape for 75c and $1100. Good fur trimmed Capes
for $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 and up to $2.75. Plush Capes from $1.60 1.75 and up to
$5.00 each. A nice Astrican for $1.50. Good box-pleat Cape for $2.06
Ladies' Skirts in beautiful patterns for $1.00, 1.50, 2.00 and up to $3.00. Hand'
ome Silk and Satin Skirts from $4.75 to $8.50. -
GEO.O.
Racket Store,
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III MERRY CHRISTRIAS
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Statement of ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK, Wilmington, N. C.
At the close of Business Dec. 1st, 1898. Condensed from Report to Comptroller.
RESOURCES.
liOans 1659.283 SO
Overdrafts secured by collateral 10,480 68
overdrafts unsecured 377 83
U. 8. Bonds (at par) 96,600 00
Banking House and Fixtures 10,000 Oo
Due rrom app'a reserve agts sise.i w 52 . i
Due from other Banks $165,220 57
Cash on band 65,178 27386,542 16
Total.... $1,162,288 67 I
' COMPARATIVE
Total Deposits j..,
Surplus and Net ProOte.
Dividends paid 6 per cent, per annum.
Lat-t Instalment of Capita! paid in October, 1892.
Holiday Gifts at
G. TATBS Sc GO'S.
You will find a big assortment of everything? new and appropriate for
OZbLjrsi3m sue G--i n
Bric-a-Brac, Fine Gift Books, Newest Novels, Children's Books, Beautiful Pictures, Leather
Goods, Kodaks, Fountain .Pens, Games and Novelties, Christinas Cards and Calenders, &c, &c.
Everybody invited to call and inspect our stock. Prompt and polite attention.
C.
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WHAT BETTER CHRISTMAS PRESENT COULD YOU GIVE A
CHILD THAN A DEPOSIT IN
THE WILMINGTON SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY!
Results if you Deposit Something Each Week.
$ 1
$ 2
$ 3
$ 5
$10
$15.
$1
$ 2
$ 3
$ 4
$ 5
$M
$15
rte 28 tt
.a week for 6 years
for 10 years
For a Holiday Present
what could be more acceptable to many than
nore acceptable
a nice pair of
Good Shoes
or Pretty Slippers.
Get them from us !
Why ?
Because we fit the head, the foot and
the pocket.
Respectfully,
MERCER & EVANS.
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LIVERPOOL SALT.
1500 Bags 100 Salt.
lOOO Bags 185 Salt.
1480 Bags 180 Salt.
1150 Bags 800 Salt.
150 Bags Table Salt.
1800 Pounds Dried Apples
300 Bags Wheat Bran.
700 Bushels Corn.
3000 Pounds Lard.
180 Bags Coffee.
185 Barrels Sugar,
1 W. B. Cooper,
Wholesale' Grocer,
de 25 tr Wilmington. N. C.
S. P. McNAIR,
Wholesale Grocer.
North Water Street.
OFFERS
FLOUR.
RIB SIDES.
D. S. PLATES.
PURE LARD
LARD COMPOUND
STAR LYE.
MENDELSON'S LYE
TOMSON'S LYE.
CRACKERS.
PIC-NIC CHEESE.
SUGAR.
COFFEE.
FOR
SALE
Rust
Proof Oats.
September Mullets.
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CAYLORD, Prop.
Rront Street, opposite Orton Hotel.
And the compliments of
the season, we present
YOU NEVEB SAW IN WILMIX&.
TON SUCH A DISPLAY IN FANY
ROCKEIlS, TABLES AND LADIES1
DESKS. AND MANY USEFUL
PIECES ,OF FURNITUKE SUIT
ABLE for Holiday trade
BEING BOUGHT FOK SPOT 3ASH.
WE WILL OFFER THE SAKE AT
. ROCK BOTTOM FIGURES.
SEE US BEFORE YOU PUR
CHASE. SNEED COMPANY, -
Second and Market Streets.
LIABILITIES.
Capital..,. ...a. $126,000 m
Surplus J 70,000 00
Undivided profits 19,564 01
Circulation . 40,950 00
Deposits, U. B. Treasurer.:.? 50,ooo oo
" from .banks 190,207 20
" Individuals 666,50J 86-906,769 56
Total ........ j.
STATEMENT:
.$1,162,283 57
Dec. L OT.
$678,000
76,100
Dec. 1, '98
$906,700
89,500
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W. YATES & CO.
you will have
..$ 286
..$ 572
..$ 858
..$1144
..$1430
..$i860
..$4290
..$ 637
.$174
1911
S1$
..$870
..$9555
Is to the effect that our j
justly celebrated " t j
are giving perfect satisfaction to all
1 who have tried them.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM.
We can also supply you with every
thing in the HAEDWARE and
HOUSE FURNISHING line at
Bottom Prices.
REMEMBER THE PLACE.
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Oranges!
Oranges!
WB OFFER THE ENTIRE CAHliO
OF ORANGES.
recently arrived on the Schooner Sarah K.
t Douglass.
ALSO. APPLES, C0C0ANUTS.
MIXED NUTS, RAISINS,
and other
CHRISTMAS GOODS
I-
SEND US YOUR ORDERS.
McNAIR & PEARSALL,
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Wilmington, N. C.
Skin Diseases.
For the speedy and permanent ..are oir
tetter, salt rheum and eczema M3wm
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is
without an equal. It relieves the itch
ing and smarting almost instantly and
its continued use effects a permanent
cure. It also cures itch, barber's itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
10 OUR PATRONS.
FROM 1
Peninsula Stoves BRd
Ranges
I
JDr. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic, Wood purifier
Slid vermifuge. Price, 25cents Soldby
For sale bv ft. B. BEIAMT" ,
fsbitt Drat
wiimington, n. u.