2 CLOSING WORK OF CONVENTION A Day Filled With Prayer and Praise THE STATE COMMITTEE PROF. HANNA ANI) OTHER NEW MEMBERS. TO CONTINUE THE WORK OF MR. LEWIS Employment cf an Ass'stant State Secretary to Aid Work in Cel sius and Small Ttwns. Closirg Tx ic’ses Durham, N. (’., March 13.—(Special.* I'lic State Convention <>f the Young Men’s Christian Association, which con vened at Trinity church, in this city, on i hursday night, came to an tml last night. Sunday was a day of religious wor vhip ill the fullest sense of the word, serviees l*>ing held at nearly all the chttrches by Y. M. C. A. men. as fol lows: Main Street church—ll it. m., by 11. O. Williams, of New York; 7:30 ji. m.. by Hev. W. A. Wynne, of CharlotU. Irmity church—ll a. m.. hv Rev. 11. M. Ha mill, of Illinois; 7:30 p. m.. fare well meeting and address hv IT. O Wil lifitns. First Baptist ehureh-ll a. m.. by Rev. Alfred T. Graham, of David son Christian church—ll a. m.. bv M. Lewis; 7:30 p. m.. by B. F. Black. Carr church. East Durham—ll a. ni„ liv A. G. Kttehel. of Charleston.’ S. C. Pearl Mill Chapel-11 a. m.. by Rev. .las. A. Dorrit<*e, of Charlotte. 'Vest Durham Methodist church—ll a. m.. by Frank Malian, of Charlotte; 7:30 p. m.. by A. h the associations of the State th-v importance of securing a larger circulation of the official pa ]H*r ‘Men.’ "Sixth. For members ot the State committee to fill vacancies caused by those whose terms expire in 18110 we would r commend the election of: A. G. Breuizer and Charles S. Stone of Clmr lottc: .1. W. Rogers. AVinston: Dr. I*. It. Harris. Henderson; George AA. Watts. Durham: Rov. A. Graham. Davul <.)if“ The report was adopted. On la-half of Wilmington. Howard Caldwell, general secretary, gave tlr convention a cordial invitation to hold their next session in that city, which was accepted. . \l the Sunday afternoon mw <>i ,„;*„ onlv. which was held at the Pres by i-VnSzz rff; first. H.' wns f.JPrvi.l 1,.v H ivuebel. of Charleston. S. ( . K v. 1.,'/ Y Dorritee. of Charlotte*, led the . ’ I'rof AA' .1. Ramsey, ot tins c!iv sang a beautiful solo 11. O Wil li.- ins. of New York, presided at the «»r --' AA’hen the invitation was given, a number requested that th y be re membered in prayer. S„n,lay night promptly at 8 oeloek, the farewell meeting was held at Irm " church. An address was delivered bv II O AA’illinms. of Now A ork. on [L work of the association among th r-iilroad men of this count tv. The commit.,-,* on resolutions made report, thanking the citizens of Durham for their kind bospitalrty; the iminam , of Trinity church for the “use of that handsome edifice in Si ‘vS‘ < p^:^reSh t t , ti: IZ of h s Church' Sunday afternoon: the ;,T ( .s and boarding houses for reduced rates of Nmrd during the convention. !ise of S tl'u-ir°pi! I pits Mr. Dorritee for his leadership of the *»*»“«• to International committee Us tin a -of Messrs. \\ dliams and Mnt ihew*** to Mr. Ivii be-1 for his presence; to the Trinity College students and tac- ulty for the reeeptio-u given on Satur day afternoon and for tln-ir aid in mak ing the convention such a success; to Prof. Gilmore Ward Bryant and the pupils of the Southern Conservatory of Music for the cxc Dent musical concert ! given the delegates on Saturday after noon: to the railroads of the State for ■ reduced round trip rates, etc. The re port was adopted unanimously. Two five minute address is were de j livered by T. G. Pearson, of the Univer sity of North Carolina, and Rev. .las. A. Dorritee. of Charlotte. These nddross ; es were followed by a number of one | miimt speeches on impressions gather- I od during the convention, among those ; who spoke being Hev. J. N. Cole, A. G. Km-hel, AA’. T. Matthews. Rev. W. C. Tyn-e. 1,. T. Jackman. R,-v. J. \V*. Frank, .las. 11. Southgate. Rov. J. AV. : AA'ellons, Rev. G. A. Oglesby and others, j Just before the closing of tin* conven tion. the delegates and members joined hands and formed a circle extending all around the auditorium, the entire con gregation joining in with them in sing ing the parting hymn. “Bind Be the Tie That Binds.’’ After this the benediction was pronounced and the convention was declared by Chairman Breuizer as ad journed sine die. The citizens of Durham have ben greatly blessed by the presence of so many earnest, consecrated young Chris tian workers in our midst. Our people have done all in their power to mak their stay among ns as pleasant as pos sible. and the delegates returned to their homes today loud in their praises of tin hospitality. kind and sociable treatment tiny received. A delegate from AA’inston says that he has never seen a town that had so many church-goers in it as Durham has. A number of others have told us tin* same thing, and it is indeed true. LETTER OF A PATRIOT. Col. A\'. 11. Lucas, of Hyde. Writes a Letter that AA'i 1 i Live. Middleton. N. March 3. IS’.tP. To the Legislature of North Carolina. Gentlemen: 1 notice in the News and Observer that my name was placed before the tr embers of tin* General Assembly for Commis sioner of Agiieulture. and defeated t-y the Hon. S. L. Patterson. I wish to re turn my sincere thanks to my friends who so kindly supjeorted me. I have been quite sick for the last month and until the last few days have been nn able to leave my room, but am now fast improving and hope to be able in 19(H) to again uphold, as best I can. the true and undying principles of Democracy. 1 would have been glad of the place, but as a majority of the gentlemen com posing one of' the very best Legislatures that Xort hA’nrolina has ever had, thought differently. 1 meekly submit to their eduniee, and will state that 1 know HoiyrS. L. Patterson, having served in thatH.egislnture with him and no better selection could have been made. He is a due. honorable, upright. Christian gen tleman. a good Democrat, and in every way well qualified to till the position with credit to himself and for the very best interests of tilt* farming classes of our State. I sincerely hope that the farmers will take more interest in the Agricultural Department, and get in dose sympathy with its workings; by so doing it would prove a lasting benefit to the upbuilding of our Agricultural in terests upon more advanced and scientific principles. Again thanking my friends for then kind support. I close, by wishing each and every Democratic member of our Legislature that peace, prosperity and lut pin ness may attend them through life, and that our dear- old State may reap the rich results of their faithful and un tiring labors. 1 am, with great respect. AV. 11. LUCAS. NEGRO MURDERER JAILED. Smithtield. N. C., March 13. —(Special.) —The negro murderer. Tom Smith, was brought to Smith field from Raleigh today by Sheriff Ellington and lodged in jail, lie was taken from tin* train at Wilson's Mills and brought through the country so that no demonstration occurred. The time of his trial has not boon set. MRS. ROBERT KELLEY DEAD. 0 The Famous English Actress Succumbs to Pneumonia in Ninety-third Year. London. March 12.—Mrs. Role rt Keeley, the actress, died today of pneu monia in her ninety-third year. "Durability is Better Than Show.” The wealth of the multi millionaires is not equal to good health. Riches without health are a curse, and yet the rich, the middle classes and the poor alike have , in Hood's Sarsaparilla, a valuable as sistant in getting and main taining perfect health , It never disappoints . Scrofula-" Tiiree years ago our son, now eleven, had a serious case of scrofula and erysipelas with dreadful sores, discharg ing and itching constantly. He could not walk. Several physicians did not help for sixteen months. Three months’ treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla made him per fectly well. AVe are glad to tell others of it.” Mrs. David Laird, Ottawa, Kansas. Nausea “ Vomiting spells, dizziness and prostration troubled me for years. Had neuralgia, grew weak and could not sleep. My age was against me, but, Hood’s Sarsaparilla cured me thoroughly. My weight increased from 125 to 143 pounds. I am the mother of nine children. Never felt so well and strong since 1 was married as I do now.” Mrs. M. A. Waters, 1529 33d St,, Washington, D. <’. Eczema'Ac had to tie the hands of our two year old son on account of eczema on face and limbs. No medicine even helped until we used Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which soon cured." Mrs. A. Van Wyck, 123 Montgomery Street, Paterson. N. J. Hood’s rill- cure liver ills . the, non irritullßg a-nl j only cathartic- to take wltli Hood’s {iarsinwrlHa. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Tt'ESDAY, MARCH If. ISfltl. LIVES OF DISTINGUSIIED NORTH CA ROLINIA NS. Some Clippings, From the State Press and Extracts From the Book. I The Lives «f Distinguished North Carolinians is now being (delivered to subscribers, and it is a very hand-mine vulum . Ihe printers and binders have done their work well. No more valua ble hook has ever been published in North Carolina. From the tersely writ ten introduction to the last chapter, con raining D. 11. Hill's address on "Th-- Old South.” the book is full of interest for every student of history. It is in no sense a school hook, but is a book foi the general render. The teacher of the history of North Carolina or of the United States will find in this book much vnhuiTilc assistance. The Journal of Education. A MERITORIOUS PUBLICATION. One of the most laudable works being undertaken in the State at present is that of the North Carolina Publishing Society, of Raleigh, in gathering and put ting into practical form tin* history of the State. It has been said cf us as a people that North Carolinians are great on making history, hut indifferent 'to preserving it. There is. alas! too much of truth in the assertion. And so it is gratifying to note the work upon which the above named society, com posed as it is of some of the best known and most successful business men of Ral eigh, have embarked. The object of tin society is to perpetuate the lives cf dis tinguished citizens of the State in a rn-r --manent form. Its effort is purely his torical and educational. —The Hender son Gold Leaf. The above is the title of a handsome volutin recently issued by the North Carolina Publication Society. AA’. J. Pcele, Esq., of the Raleigh bar, is tin author, or rather the compiler, ,-f flu* book. The book is made up of ske -in s and addresses on the lives of some of the fori most men of the State---suit men as Macon. Swain. Graham, Petti grew and others. We can hope for a new and a really fair history of our State, its in -u and achievements only as we gather together the lives of its great man and see thei'- l*ower as -men transmitted into the lives of the people. History is to a great ex tent biography, and as we come to know our biography we know what we have done for ourselvi s and for the nation. From this point of view, then, the vol ume before us is of the greatest value as a substantial contribution to our State history; our representative men. our history as it really is. shall lie known. Another valuo, aside from the histori cal and the biographical, is the intrinsic worth of fin* contents of the book u litcrature. The sketches -are by great men themselves writing of great men. Each sketch is a finished lit- rary pro duct. and. as such, aside from any inter est its subject matter may have, is entitled to a high place in any estimate of the literary productions of the State. —The University Record. Failure in som writers to give tin sources of information and of ideas, and to give credit or quote where thes ■ are already well expressed, has caused much confusion in the historical data of this State. This practice is fatal to any considerable. literary reputation, and an unwitting confession of incapaci! The educational viilue of these sketch -s and speeches, and of such as may m> published at a later period, is probably what will chiefly recommend this under taking to the consideration of the pub lic. A good course of home reading about worthy men close enough to tin reader to stimulate his interest can hardly be overvalued, and it is the best substitute for the training of th schools as well as a powerful assistant in such training.—From the Preface. A co-partnership was perfected be tween the General Government and th protected States by the tariff of 1811!, and the mutual considerations passed were first named “incidental benefit" for one party to the contract, and "lib eral construction” of implied powers for the other. Angry protests and sectional incriminations and recriminations fol lowed. and awakened Jefferson, like “an. alarm hell at night.” out of the sleep of old litre- The “peculiar institution’’ of one section gave the other a terrible ad vantage, which it was quick to fho and to seize; and it was used remorselessly. Greed, suddenly joining philanthropy, religion and fanaticism, organized and led a crusade against African slavery. The agitation about the negro, as a counter-irritant to distract attention from the injustice of Federal revenue laws, was more than a success: for the shallow politicians of both sections for got the real issue, hut the, beneficiaries never lost sight of it. 1 will use a home ness on opposite sides of tin* street, ly illustration: A and B an* doing bu-n --begius to undersell A: A becomes angry, but cannot afford to tell his customers the cause; he hears that B once cheated a negro out of a mule: he makes that charge; it hey fight: the court record of tin* trial shows that the fight was about the negro and the mule, but there, is not a business -man on the street who does not know that the record speaks a lie.— From the Introduction. I have a pleasure in recalling the recol lections of this wise, just and good man. and in writing them down, not without profit. I hope, to rising generations, and at least as extending the knowledge of tin- kind of men to whom we are indebt ed for our independence and for the form of government which they estab lished for us. Air. Macon was the real Gineinnatus of America, the pride and ornament of my native State, my heredi tary friend through four generations, my mentor in the first seven years of my senatorial, and the last seven of his senatorial life: and a feeling of grati tude and filinl affection mingles itself with this discharge of historical duty to his memory.—Benton on Macon. i take a great deal of interest in your portraits of the eminent nun of North Carolina, who have now passed away from the theatre of action. It was m.v i happiness to la* acquainted with those of whom you speak as being known to yourself, and I feel the justness of the eulogies you have bestowed upon them. 1 never heard Mr. Davie nor Air. Atoore at the bar. but the impression they both made upon me in private circles was extremely favorable, and I think you have given to the character of each its true coloring—John Marshall to Alur phey. It is related of a consistent St. Louis clergyman that In* expounds soVIv from ; borrowed sermons during Lent. OUT BY LAST OF MARCH riRST NORTH CARO INA TO BE IN UNITED S T ATES BY THEN. This is What A'ger Hopes, arc! Adjutant Gen eral Corbin so Wri'es Cd. Julian S, Carr. (Durham Herald.) Col. .1. S. Carr has received the fol lowing letter from the adjutant general: AA’ashiugton, Alan h 10. 189 t). Mr. Julian 8. Carr. Durham. N. (’.; Sir—l have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January IS. in which you request, tile discharge of one ot tin* members of the First North Carolina Volunteer infantry, and in re ply to inform you that the Secretary of AA’ar hopes to Ih> aide to return to the United States for muster out this regi j mint, as well as all other volunteer , troops now serving in Cuba, by the end of the present month, and that the sol dier's discharge before the muster out ,of his regiment would cut him out of i the two months' extra pay and allovv | ances, a matter of fifty or sixty dol lars. authorized by r-cent act of Con gress. A’ery Eespectfiillv. IT. C. CORBIN, Adjutant General. REV. EDWARD EVERETT HALE ARRIVES. (The l’inekurst Outlook.i Rev. Edward Everett Hale and fami ly of Boston arrived at the Holly Inn on Wednesday on their annual visit ,to Pinehurst. This is the third season ! the doctor and his family have b <>n here, and liis return is always eagerly looked forward to by those who have known him in the past. Tie retains his strength and vigor remarkably well, and | we trust his stay among its will be pleas j ing and beneficial to him and his family. Dr. Hale will preach the sermon at the Christian union services in the Mi lage Hall next Sabbath morning at 11 o’clock, and undoubtedly a large con gregation will be in attendance. NINETY PER CENT. Os the people are .afflicted with some I form of humor, and this causes a variety lof diseases. Tin* reason why Hood's Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail is I found in the fact that it effectually cx j pels the humor. Scrofula, salt rheum, boils and all eruptions are permanently cured by this great medicine. Hood's Pills are the best family cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, re liable, sure. “Give nte a liver regulator and I can regulate the world,” said a genius. The druggist handed him a bottle of DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. For sale by J. llai Bobbitt and Henry T. ITicks Bad Complexions PIMPLES BLOTCHES BLACKHEADS Red, rough, oily skin, red, rough bands with shapeless nails, dry, thin, and falling luir, an-l baby blemishes prevented by Ccticcka Soap, the most eirectivc skin purifying and beautifying soap in the World. Absolutely pure, delicately medicated, exquisitely per fumed, surprisingly effective, it produces the whitest, clearest ekin, the softest hands, and most luxuriant, lustrous hair. ST AT EM 1 '• Showing tin- condition. December 31. ISpS. of The Teutonia ' Insurance Company 217 Camp Str.-ct, New Orleans, La. Capital stock paid up in cash $ 250,000.00 i Total income for the year. 388.01)4.00 Total disbursements for the year 345.757.20 . ASSETS. Market value of real es tate. u-nincumbered, own ed by the Company $ 40.000.00 Alortgagil loans on real estate, first liens ...... 12,075.00 Market value of stocks and 'fronds owned by the Com pany 580,000.00 Cash belonging to Company in office and dejiosite.(l in bank 35,071.31) Net amount of uncollected premiums • 03.125.07 Total assets $ 731,252.30 LIABILITIES. Total unearned premiums. $ 220.155.54 Net amount of unpaid Imssses 14.350.20 AH other claims detaili-d in statement. 13.110.00 Total liabilities $ 247.015.74 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS IN 1808. Amount of policies writ ten during the year. .. .$ 555,000.00 Amount of losses and claims | incurred during the year. . 0,225.00 Amount of loso*.*: and claims j settled during the year. . 5,275.00 l Gro-ss amount of premiums received or secured during the year 8,833.00 President —Albert I*. N >ll. Secret a ry—< 1 1 -orgi • M i -yer. General Agent for North Carolina W. I>. Hay, Raleigh. State of North Carolina. Office of Secretary of State. Raleigh. February Ist, 1800. 1 certify that the above is a, true ab stract from tin- sworn statement of tin* Teutonia Insurance Company, as of De cember 31, 1808. which is now on file in this office. CYRUS THOMPSON. Secretary of State, AG ENTS "WANTED, Good live men In’every locality to rep resent a large manufacturing company and introduce their goods. Steady em ployment and large income in good legi timate business assured to men that are i honest and willing to attend to busi ness. References required. Send self -1 addressed stamped envelope for reply to The Rex Manufacturing Company, No. 228 Chartres Street, New Orleans, La. | 2-11-1 in uitimailUtitUintlmiHHiniHHlHicitiiHi'm'ia 1 '"" --"-- jaaagj Vegetable Prcparationfor As si mila t ing UieTood and Reg ula - ting flic Sthmaehs amlßowels of Promotes Digestion,Cheerful ness and Rcst.Contains neither Opium. Morphine nor Mineral. 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Main St Richmond, Va. X ♦ North Carolina Office: X t In Capital Club Building, Raleigh, N. C | CASTORIA For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bough? Bears the / « Signature /Mn w rv Jp* The jftpJ- Kind 1/ (on Have Always Bought. CASTDRIA THE CENTAOH COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY. STATEMENT Showing the Condition, December 31, 181)8, of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Charles and Lexington Streets, Balti more, Md. Capital stock paid up in cash $1,100,000.00 Total income for the year. . 075,033.50 Total disbursements for the year 820,983.61 ASSETS. Market value of real estate, unincumbered, owned by the Company $ 000.000.00 Market value of stocky and bonds owned by the Company; 1,801,507.00 Cash belonging to Com pany in office and de posited in bank 140,470.45 Net amount of uncollected premiums 113,253.30 Total assets $2,001.290.75 LIABILITIES. Total unearned premiums. .$ 485,798.55 Net amount of unpaid losses 41,3. (.’>..>2 Total liabilities $ 527,152.07 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS IN 1898. Amount of policies written during tin* year $ 889,000.00 Amount of losses and claims incurred dijring the year.. 792.00 Amount of losses and claims settled during the year -1,528.02 Gross amount of premiums received or secured during the year 0,011.50 President—Edwin "Warfield. Secretary—Herman E. Bosh-''. General Agent for North Carolina W. J. Griswold, Durham. State of North Carolina. Office of Secretary’ of State. Raleigh, February Ist. 1899. I certify that the above is a (rue ab stract from tin* sworn statement of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mary land. as of December 31, 1898, which is now on file in this office. CYRUS THOMPSON. Secretary of Slate. STATEMENT Showing the Condition, December 31, 1898, of the Union Assurance Society of London 35 Pine Street, New York City. Total income for the year. .$ 973,029.11 Total disbursement for the year 1,036,409.45 ASSETS. Market value of real estate, unincumbered, owned by the Company $ 209,000.00 Market value of stocks and bonds owned* by the Com pany 1,080,448.50 Cash belonging to Company, in office and deposited in bank 27,021.54 Agents’ debit balances, $84.771.78 84.711.(8 Interest due and accrued, and rents 5,800.84 Net amount of uncollected premiums 34,150.03 All other assets detailed in statement 350.50 Total assets $1,439,215.25 LIABILITIES. Total unearned premiums. .$ 582,798.08 Net amount of unpaid losses 50,757.80 All other claims detailed in statement 5,900.99 Total liabilities. ...... .$ 045,510.93 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS IN 1898. Amount of policies written during the year... $ 410,054.00 Amount of losses and claims incurred during the year 0,983.01 Amount of losses and claims settled during the year. .. 7,018.72 Gross amount of premiums received or secured during the year 0,492.28 United States Managers—Hall A* Hen sliaw. General Agent for North Carolina—T. T. Hay, Raleigh. State of North Carolina. Office of Secretary of State. Raleigh, February Ist. 1899. I certify that the above is a true ab stract from the sworn statement of the Union Assurance Society of London, as of December 31. 1898, which is now on file in this office. CYRUS THOMPSON. Secretary of State. THE NEW YORK TIMES Saturday Review of Books and Att ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. A weekly literary newspaper. Best and cheapest publication of its kind in thq world. All important books re viewed promptly. Indispensable to those* who wish to keep informed on current literature. More reading matter in one month than the largest of the high-priced mag azines. Write for free sample copy. THE NEW YORK TIMES. New York. wanted! Raleigh and Augusta Railroad stock. Raleigh and Gaston Railroad stock. Durham and Northern Railroad stock. O. M. HAWKINS & CO.. 2-19-ts Raleigh, N. C.