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VOL. XXXtV NO. 96.
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He Hoots at the Idea of
Canada's Annexation.
NOT IN HUNDRED YEARS
Will It Be Thought of He Says-
Heatben Chinee. Fond of Ac
tresses, With long Title.
By Telegraph to the Paass-Vmrroa.
New York, Dee. 14 Sir Charlea
Tapper, Canadian High Commiealonsr,
arrived on the Campania. Ha aald hla
mission was to investigate the pro.
posed new line of steamers from Hall
fax to Quebec and England. Io regard
to the Impeachment of Bayard he said
it was nonsense) that Bayard waa tha
most popular Ambassador ever sent to
Kngland, where he la regarded as
Cleveland's right hand man. Asked
in regard to the annexation of Canada
to the United States, be ejaenlated.
' "What a qnestioc ! It la ridiculous,
nd will never le thought of in a hun
dred years. There ia not thejellghtest
proapeet of sueh thing. It's prepos
terous. Canada will always remain
part and parcel of a greater kingdom
than the United States will ever be."
When reminded that the United Btatea
la not a kingdom: "Well nation, then,"
anapped the High Commitaioner.
New Yobk, Dee 13. The Coaarder
Campania and the American Liner St.
Paul arrived this morning and report
very heavy weather all tha way over.
Both weathered thestra without mis
hap, each carrying distinguished pas
sengers. Diplomat Yang Yo, envoy
extraordinary an1 minister plenipo
tentiary of China to the United Stales,
Spain and Peru came on the St. Paul.
A suite of seven aeeompanied him.
three being; left at Southampton. Hit
Excellency, thongh not speaking Eng.
liab, made himself quite agreeable to
the iadleaof the " Artists Model" om
psay, under the direction of Al Hay
man, presenting each member with a
beautiful gift.
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
18 Cars Off the Track at Warrenton
All Triane Deleyed.
News of a very meagre oharaoter
reaohed here to the effect that the
Seaboard Air Line's main track was
strewn with tbje' wieokage of twelve
freight cars atHvnint near Warren
ton. No one aurt and the cause
of the accident wold not be learned.
It was train freight train No. 21
that was heading for Raleigh. The
track bad not been cleared this after
noon and the mail trains were forced
to transfer. All trains are delayed.
Kilted by Indiana.
By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor.
ALBTjQTOQoi, Deo 14 Two mloera
found beside a train between White
Oaks and Jioarrilla, one dead and
the other mortally wounded, who
before dying were ambushed by
eleven Indiana. Indians are com.
mlttlng other depredations and are
supposed to belong to the A pachas.
THE QUEEN'S HEIFER. ,
Wins Many IMain-Another Heir to
tha British Throne.
Ft Cable to the Press-Visitor.
Lohdob, Dee. 14. The Dnehees of
York, formerly Prlaeess Mary of Teek
and wife of the heir presumptive gave
hlrth to a son this rooming. The
mother and child are doing well. This
is the second son. .
Old Clerk Dead.
Br Telegraph le the Fmss-Visitob.
Guttsbubo, Pa., Dee. 14 Kdward
MePherson, for man yeart clerk of
the House of Representatives at Wash
ng 'on, died here today. -
Storms Abating
Rv Teleeraoh to the Press-Visitor.
Phit-adbxphia, Deo. IdThe high
winds on the Atlantic coast have
materially abated and Vessels whioh
have been lying to harbor, are mcv-
: Ing nut '. z -
Democratic) Committee to Meet,
.'V.rf's' ''"-.tt f 1 " ! i .i- ..i:
CB telegraph te she lass-VmB. j,;
Philabii-WA, Dee. ; 14. The Ha
' tional Democrat! Committee was called
by Chairman Harrlty to meet at Wash
ington, January 16,
Gilbert Sentenced to Death.
: By Tetecraph to the Press-Visitor. ; -.
: Boats. Dee. 14. Angus D. Gilbert,
the murderer Of, the lime gin, aim
- M. Sterling, we today seaUseed to
, hang oa February th tint.
' The Prese-VUltor to Knlarge.
In response to the growing favor of
tte Pbiss-Yibitob with the reading
puplio, and increasing pressure up
on oar columns' to accommodate oar
advertising business, it has been de
cided by the management to enlarge
(he paper from seven to eight col
umns.
We are led to take this step for
two reasons :
First, the rapid rate at which our
list of subscribers has increased for
several weeks past, showing the
great popularity and demand for
the Press-Visitor wherever it is
seen and read, makes us feel just!
fled in giving to our readers a larger
and better paper than ever in ac
knowledgment of the cordial recep
tion and substantial support which
the Pbkss-Visitor has reoelved up
t ) date.
Second, the heavy and cocBtantly
increasing demand upon our adver
tising space makes it an absolute
necessity for us to enlarge the num
ber of onr columns in order that our
advertising patrons may be accom
modated.
The reading publio and the adver
tising publio have demonstrated to
Ulthat they wish us to go forward
and we do not hesitate to respond.
The enlargement from seven to
eight columns will take place as soon
as the meouanlcal arrangements oan
be perfected This will it possible
be done tonight, and the enlarge
ment will take place Monday. If
arrangements cannot be perfected at
once the enlargement will take place
as soon as possible.
The eight column paper will give
our readers about six columns more
thin we have in the present size,
and we will continue to print the
news, more news and all the news
TURKISH COMMAND FLANKED.
Made a Bold Bluff to Prevent
the
Dryad's Entrance.
Br Cable to me Press-Visitor.
CoHSTAjrTCHOPLE, Deo. 14 It is
known to-day that the Britiah gun
boat. Dryad, which ia to aot aa aeoond
guard ahip of Jhe Britiah Embassy,
had quite an exciting time in passing
through the straits of Dardanelles.
The guns In Knm Kale and Sedil Ba
ker forte were manned, loaded and
trained on the boats. The commander
of the fort seat a boat to meet the
Dryad, and said he had no orders to
paas the boat, but was Anally con
vinced that she had the right to enter,
and allowed her to proeeed.
The absence of news from the inte
rior of Asiatle Turkey, particularly
Zeltung, ia oauslng uneasiness.
Y. M. C. A.
At 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Mr.
W. S. Primrose will deliver an ad
dress on "The Right Standard," and
very man in the city ia Invited to at
tend the meeting. A fifteen-minute
ong aervice preceeds the address.
The Ladles' Auxiliary held a meet
ing yeaterday afternoon and made par
tial arrangements for a .new year re
ception which la to be given br the As
sociation to the young men of the city.
A good attendance waa present and the
reception will no doubt be a very
pleaaant affair. All the Auxiliary
members will be asked to participate.
A Good Woman Gone.
Died at ber residence in this elty,
on the morning of December 11th, at
8:80 a. m .atrs. William Woodward,
with pneumonia, after an Illness of
only f erea day. She showed forth
ia her every-day life one of the sweet
est Christian lives we have ever seen.
Although 78 years of age, she was
still young and greatly enjoyed hav
ing her children about her, and often
have we teea ber watching the little
oaes play around her, enjoying their
sports and game with a aweet smile
playing over her face. The children
who knew her beat loved her moat,
and all sailed her "Grandma." She
ha gone from us; we shall see her no
ore ta the flesh, but having lived in
oar community, we trust that we are
better for having known her. W
know that she is bow at rest with that
Saviour she loved and served so long.
To her Stricken children we would
say grieve not for mother; she ha
only goa before to await your eom-
lagi aha Is free from sickness, trouble
and sorrow of tbl life "safe in the
arm of Jesus." . B.
,': The Monday Evening Club will meet
at the resideae of Mr. 3. Q. Bigg oa
North Bloaat street next Moadsy svea
' I... The aahteet. Clianae " Panara
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by HiH Lucy Battle and Mrs. J
Bailey.
TODAY'S MARKETS
Cotton and Corn Both Show a
Slight Decline.
By Telegraph to tbe Pbjus-Visitob.
Naw Yori, Dee. 14 Liverpool
futures opened steady at 1 to 1 1-9
points decline from yesterday's close,
advanced and closed qnlet, but very
steady at 9 1-9 points above opening.
Spots steady at 4 8-8 ; demand fair ;
ales, 10,000 bale. Receipts, 33,708
bales, againat 40,000 bale last year.
Eiporla to Great Britain, 5,881 bales.
Exports to continent, 8,984 bale.
Total stock at all ports, 987,164 bales.
New York future opened steady at
8 points abovs last night's close, ad
vanced 1 to 9 points, but elcsed bsrely
steady at 1 point below opening.
Options closed aa follows:
Dei-ember, 8.37 to 8 38 j January,
8.38 to i February, 8 33 to 8 84 1
March, 8.88 to 8.89; April, 8 43 to
8.44 i May, 8.47 to 8.48; June, 8.60 to
8 59; July, 8 6T to 8.63; August, 8.59
to 8 54
Hubbard Broe. A Co.'s Cotton Jjelter.
Special to tbe Press-Visitor.
New Yobk, Dee. 14.
The market today is a clear illustra
tion of the conflicting Influence at
work npon tbe value of rotton. Every
thing favored an improvement in
prices. Manchester bought freely.
Liverpool advanced, receipts were
comparatively light, and ye the ad
vance of tbe morning could not be
sustained, tbe market -closed qaiet
without any positive improvement.
This refusal to advance is a great dis
appointment to the entire trade, who
look for a conservative advance as a
result of the combination of factora
which are now apparent aa in favor of
the market, and who are now the bold
era of the atocka. It would seem that
th only fa-tor now lacking Is the out
side buying demand, which was so
prominent in advaneing prices in the
early part of the market.
Whether this maintenance of pres
ent prices with the favorable condi
tions, will Anally induce speculation
to enter-the msrket, is a question yet
to be decided.
It is remarkable that the continental
and American spinners continue to
display such apathy at the prospective
reduction In supplies. The trade ex
peota a further improvement next week
on buying by Manchester.
Hubbabd Bros. & Co.
Chicago Grain Market.
Chioaoo, Dee. 14. Grain quotations
closed today as follows:
Wheat May, 60.
Corn -May, 981-8 bid.
Raleigh Cotton Market.
Saturday, December 14th.
Strict to good middling, 8 1-8.
Good middling, 8.
Strict middling, 7 7-8.
Middling, 7 3-4.
Strict low middling 7 5-8.
Tinges, 7 1-9 to 7 5-8.
Market strong.
MACHINE RATES.
The Typographical Union and News
and Observer's Terms.
When the linotype maehlnea were
Brat pWeed in Raleigb, the question of
adjusting the scale of prices with the
Typographical Union for running the
maehlnea waa settled temporarily, all
parties accepting an agreed rate for
the mm to learn. That rate was fixed
at 9.00 per week for five weeks. The
five weeks expired last night and a
new eeale went Into effect, which was
Axed at the last regular mseting of
the Typographical Dnion. The scale
a fixed by the Union was $15.00 per
week for eight hours' work per day.
or 13 1-3 cents per 1,000 ems.
Thla scale did not prove satisfactory
to the board of directors of the News
and Observer and they asked for a
modification of the rates. A special
meeting of the Typographical Unton
was called last night to hear th Ob
server's request. As no business per
taining to the (hanging of the eeale
of price eould be tranaaoted at called
meeting, a oommtttce composed of the
following gentlemen waa appointed
to meet th direoters:
Messrs. Alford, Cooke, Mitch!!,
Lee, Bogasse and Wood.
Thy were instructed to state to the
dtieetors that the rate agreed at the
last aieeting be continued aatll the
regular meeting of the Ualoa, which
is the tret Wednesday la January.'
Th Observer it Is understood, de
sired to reduce the piece seal from
19 1-9 toll seat per thouasnd ms,ad
time work to 9 hoars.
The Union's term, it Is understood.
has been secepted for the present at
least.
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Rev. A. M. BimmswUl fill hi pulpit
as usual tomorrow.
Board of Aldermen Rescinds
Order For Election.
CAN CITY INCUR DEBT ?
A Supreme Court Decision Would
Appear to Give It That Rght
Tbe Meeting.
There will be no bond election !
So decided Ihe board of aldermen
at a called meeting held at 13:30
o'clock this afternoon, when the action
of the board calling an election was
rescinded.
This, however, does not mean that
Raleigh will have no Htrret improve
ments, ss under a recent decision of
the Supreme Court, which decided that
the County Commissioners eonld build
a court house without submitting tbe
question to the people, It is held by
excellent legal talent tbat the Board
of Aldermen may incur any debt it
seel proper for city improvements.
At twelve o'clock severs! aldermen
sat chatting about the Mayor's ofBoe
The meeting was in tbe nature of a
surprise, for although all the alder
men had been notified the public gen
erally knew nothing of the meeting.
There was trouble in obtaining a quo
rum, and when, at 19:30 o'clock, the
meeting waa called to order there were
present just a quorum, seven membei
of tbe board. These were Messrs.
Bonsball, Drewry, Ferrall, Mills, Hun-
nicutt, Stronacb and White.
Mayor Russ called tbe B ard to
order, and Alderman Booshall rose to
atate tbe object of the meeting .
"Some time ago," said he, "this
board passed aa ordinance calling an
election by tbe people on tbe question
of issuing bonds for street improve
ments. We sre advised that tbe elec
tion woild cost the city from three to
four hundred dollars. From what we
can learn th Issue would be defeated,
and aa w And that aa election to carry
out the works of the city is not neces
sary, I move that tbe ordinance be re
scinded by tbe board."
Here Alderman Stronach sprang up :
"I do not think that at a called meet
ing like this it would be wise to take
snap judgment. A called meeting,
especially on Saturday, Is unwise and
unnecessary. Let tbe question be
brought up at a regular meeting;
there ia plenty of time to dispose of
it. Let notioe be given in the papers,
going out fiom this meeting. I, for
one, object beoanse this is not a full
meeting.
Alderman Ferrall said: "My under
standing is that ths meeting Is urgent.
if the ordinance is not rescinded today.
the election will have to be advertised.
beginning todsy, in the papers. That
much expense would therefore be un
necessarily incurred. After a cloe in
vestigstion of the oharter we are con
vinced that we can get along without
an election. There is no use to wait
till January. Under a recent Sopreme
Court deeiaion the County Commis
sioners of Forsyths are held to be right
in Incurring a county debt of $50,000
for the ereetion of a courthouse, with
out submitting to a bond election by
the people."
Alderman bonshall stated tbat every
member of the board had been notified
except Mr. Jobnaon, who was absent
from the city, that Aldermen Johnaon
and Everett were in favor of rescinding
the ordinanoe.
M,'. Hunnicutt asked did ha under
stand that tha Board had the right to
incur debt for tbe city, and was as-
aurred of that fact.
Mr. Mills: If the Board has a right
to make improvements without an elee
tlon, there ia no use of an election."
Mr. Stroaaeh'a voice rang out aharp
and earneat: "I will never vote for
any street improvement debt, without
an election by the people.
The queatton of rescindingthi ordi
nance was then carried without a dis
senting vote.
Application far license waa granted
the Peter Stumpf Brewing Company.
Comment oe the Meeting-.
Alderman Drewry explained to a re
porter why it waa that Ihe proposed
bridge over Cannon street, the refuaal
to build which caused Jim Young, out
of pique, to jnake ths defeat of the
bonds certain, was not built. To build
ths bridge weald entail the expend!
tare of at least $10,000, aot so a a ting
damage to prop rty, by the grading
ap to tha bridge of Dawsoa street.
The rsllrd he a right of 91 feat
above its track. This would fores
Dsweoa street to be raised twelve feet.
Tbe bridge would commodate some
fifteen families.
Alderman Binshall
nance was rescinded
sake.
slid
for
tbe ordi
economy a
Mr. Drewry remarked after the
meeting tbat tbe eity eould go right
ahead with any improvements it
saw ut.
Joatic WslterClsrk wbei, asked by
s reporter whether or not the recent
Sapreme Court decision applied to
title, would give no positive opinion
'It might so apply, but not neces
sarily."
A COMING ATTRACTION.
General Kosser'a Panorama of Ihe
Army of Northern Georgia.
A rare treat will be offered to tbe
sititena of Raleigh next Thursday
night, December 19 at Metropolitan
Ball, in tbe Stereoptican Panorama of
the battlefields, battles and eoramand
era of ihe armies of Northern Virginia,
and Potomac, explained and discussed
by General Thoa L Rosser. The
distinguished epesker will give briefly
and clearly the opposing strategy of
the Generals, and the tactics which
controlled tbe result of the battles
Some of tbe veterans of Raleigh drew
sword in the eavaly of that army un
der the gallant RosBer, and will re-
oioe to meet him again.
The objects are two fold, and com
mand our ready sympathy. To pro
vide grave-stones for the sons of North
Carolina who lie at Winchester, un
marked, 400 ,'n number; and to add a
contribution to the ereotion of Battle
Abbey, the great Confederate museum
and memorial of the war, to which
Cbas. B. Rouse (Hlh Virginia Cavalry)
has given one hundred thousand dol
lars. General Rosser receives nothing,
his work is purely one of patriotism.
It is in a lofty strain, without dis
paragement to either army, and Is
spoken of in the highest terms, by
the press of other cities. Let Raleigh
honor ber part, and herself on this oc
casion.
Death of W Koyster Check.
Mr. W. Royster Cheek, who has been
ill at his home in this city for several
month, died this morning at 6:80
o'clock. Mr. Cheek bore his lingering
illness in quiet submission, although
possessing a full share of the ambitions
of youth, being just at the threshold
of manhood. He waa previous to his
illness employed in the printing office
of Edwards & Brougbton as a composi
tor snd muoh liked by them and all
those associated in the office with hm.
As a young man who had many friends
and acquaintances his death will be to
them quite Had He leaves a grief-
stricken mother, a sister and a brother,
Mr. B. 8. Cheek.
Mr. Cheek was a member of the J. O.
U A. M., and that order will attend the
funeral, which will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Edenton
Street Church, in a body.
County's Financial Condition.
Tbe last Legislature passed an ordi
nance requiring that a statement of
the county's financial condition with
expenditures and disbursements be
published in a county paper.
The matter was in the hands of tbe
Register of Deeds. The statement
was published in this week's Caucasian.
The sum of $1,100 has also been paid
out for interest on bonds.
The permanent debt of ihe county
is $25,000, $30,000 of which is repre
sented by bonds issued under tbe
laws of 1881; $5,000 by bonds issued
in 1895 for bridge purposes
All interest due on bonds has been
paid. The above facts have betn cer
tified to by Register of Deeds Rogers.
West Point Doomed.
The Southern railway offioials
have issued orders for the removal
of their effloea from West Polotto
Pinner's Point by December Slat.
The local freight office between Bal
timore and that point will be kept
there until next May, when that al
so will be taken away.
Notice, Jr. O. U. A. M.
You are requested to meet at your
hall tomorrow at 3 o'clock to attend
the funeral of onr late brother, W. R
Cheek. By order of
W. R. Kssrsttb,
M. R. Hatsss, Councilor.
Recording Secretary.
Masonic.
Hiram Lodge, No. 40, A. F. fc A.
M. will meet in regular oommunica
tlon Monday evening Dacember
16th at 7 o'clock. The election of
officers for the ensuing Masolo year
will be attended ta By order otW.M
W. V7. Wiixson, W. M.
K. B. Thomas, Beo,
A WILD RUNAWAY.
Johnson & Johnsou's Horse Went to
Gamers Given Up for Lost,
Yesterday the horse belonging to
the firm of Johnson & Johnson was
jogging along in front of tbe Supreme
Court building, puMinga good lad of
sawed wood. The bit broke in the
horse's mouth and off uiuie the bridle.
The horse naturally became fright
ened and started off at a lively gait
Thr driver took a notion tbat he conld
jump from the rear of tbe wagon,
eircle around tbe horse and stop him.
The driver was in tbe ct of stepping
from tbe wagon to terra firms when tbe
wagon bit a big rock and threw the
negro to the ground, knocking him
almost senseless. When the negro
came to, the h"rse eould notbefonnd.
Tbe negro had one clue That was
the systeinatio distribution of sawed
wood along tbe line of flight taken by
the horse. He followed him down Wil
mington street, out by Deaf and Dumb
Institution and into the confines of the
town of Garner. All along the road
to Garner, the negro saw small sticks
of sawed wood which reminded him
tbat be was responsible for the wood
and the horse.
The negro csme back, unrewarded
by bis search.
This morning Mr. John Johnson and
the negro rode to Garner. They brought
back tbe horse, but not until they bad
gone three miles beyond that historic
town. Not a Dit of the harness was
broken except the bridle, anJ the horse
was not harmed. How that horse went
over the hills and rough roads last
night without upsetting ths wagoc. no
body knows.
The only thing that was miasitg was
the wood. Tbe horie waa going at. a
Gentry gait when be passed Wilming
ton street. He ran over two wagons
and everybody gave hiin the right of-
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Where they are Seated.
The Washington correnpondent of
the Richmond Dispatch says tbst ths
North Csrolina delegation is divided
into three distinct and picturesque
political groups in tbe House. There
are three Democrats, three Republicans
and three Populists. The first group
is very nicely located on the Demo
cratic side of the House, and consists
of F. A. Woodard. of the Second dis
trict; James A. Lockhart, of the Sixth,
and J. G. Shaw, cf the Third Demo
crats. The next group is composed of
Romulus Z. Linney, of the Eighth die
triet; Richmond Pearson, of the Ninth,
and Thos. 8ettle. of the Fifth Repub-
cans. The last and most interesting
group compriees Harry Skinner, of
the First district, A. C. Shufo.d, of
the Seventh, and W F. Strond, of tbe
Fourth Populists.
Kianilnatlon at the A. & M.
The regular fall eraminations begin
Monday at the A & M. College. The
boys will be required to pass on all
the studies of the year snd there is
much studying in West Raleigh at
present writing. These examinations
will only last one week. They will all
be through by next Friday and then
the boys leave to return after Christ
mas with new students.
Tbe prospects for a large number of
new students at the opening of the
spring sessision good.
Prof, liiddick with his surveying
class, well equipped with instruments,
left this cold morning on a surveying
tour, beyond tbe Watson property.
Oen. Miles and the Army Post.
General Nelson A. Miles, while in
this city a few days sgo was impressed
with the desirability of this city for
ths location of a Federal military post.
He spoke favorably of the city, and
before leaving he promised to see cer
tain of our representatives in Congress
and some of the leading men in Wash
ington relstive to the establishment
of tbe post here.
Gen. Miles n well pleased with
his hunt with the Messrs Boylan.
Big Seizure.
A deputy collector reports a big
aeiznre yesterday. Four barrels of
whisksy and two barrels of brandy
were aelxed In tbe offioe of tbe couth
ern Eipress company in Greensboro yea
terday. Tbe whiskey was shipped to
Georgia and Western points. The sell
ore was made an aoei.unt of irregnlarl
ties.
Messrs. W. H. King A Co.ktre show.
ing one of tbe prettiest and most at
tractive displays of Christmas novel
ties in the eity, and tbe prieea cannot
be beat anywhere. They are within
the reach of all Call in and see them.
Rev. Dr. Tattle, of theCettral M. E
Church, a ill All his pulpit at 11 o'clock
la the morning and 7:80 o'elm k in the
evening.
CondeiisediandPut in a Read
able Form.
FACTS AND GOSSIP.
Interestingly Told ae Picked wp
the Htreeuand Varlovta Potarap
Adouc Town.
Owing to the feeble health of Judge
Mclver, Pitt county coort waa ad
journed yesterday until April. All
witnesses and jurors were dismissed.
Mr. Fred. A. Wataon's store Is a
labyrinths of beautiful novelties for
the Christmas holidsy trade. Drop la
and give him a call and ,"ou will not
have to go any further for a Chrlrtmee
present.
The body of Jack Halna, a well-
known printer, formerly of North
Carolina, waa found near Emporia,
Kan., Sunday, with a bullet through
his head. He had been murdered by
a gang of tramps.
Ex Sheriff J. A. K. Tucker, has
placed Mr. Eugene Tnrker, of Jreec-
ville in the insane asylum here. Mr.
Tucker is quite a young man. Hie
strange actions had been noticed by
th? family for some time.
"Tell you its a cold day," remarked
a man to Capt. Tom. Arring on in the
Yarboro this morning. "Yes." he re
plied promptly "that's what everybody
so fsr baa told me. I'll take your word
for it without risking anything my
self." And the Captain smiled softly
and went on toasting hia toei.
Mr. Frank Mitchell saya that the re
port that be found a boyhood amoeiate
among tbe convicts near Chatanocga,
and that it waa him with whosa he was
talking shortly before the IsadsUde
came, is absolutely false. "Why,"
he aaid, "I knew the convict very
slightly indeed when I was at oolleg e
with him."
Mr. A. S. Stronach takea a aolaasa
display advertisement today to telt
our readers of the many attractive
things which he is now showing at hie
popular store. A glanee into hie
crowded establishmet these days,
shows that everything ia fully up-to-date
and that the people know where
to go for the latest noveltiea.
Today there itame a report from far
away Washington city that reveaww
officials had made Important aaresSe
here last night, after a hard-fought
battle. A reporter dived into the laby
rinths of revenue offices and popped
questions right and left, without avail.
The report waa news to revenue peo
pie as well as the reporter.
The Murphy School children will be
put through a rather novel and highly
instructive snd interesting drill ia tbe
near future. A day will be aet apart
for the study of Vanee. The ehildrrn
will be stood up in old "spelling bee"
fashion and questions asked them
about the famous Carolinian. Tbe
teachers have been preparing then I y
impromptu lectures, but each child is
expected to do individual work.
The elegant and apscioos interior of
Messrs. W. H. A R. 8. Tueker and
Co.'s presents a ecene of aetivity and
rush during these daya of holiday
ehopping and their diaplay of novel
ties for the Christmas tide is one of
the most beautiful and attractive they
have ever shown. This splendid
establishment ia always fully ap to
the latest modes and methods, and
their stock Includes tbe newest novel
ties. It is a treat to drop in at Tuck,
er's if for nothing elae than the
pleasure of sight seeing.
News was received hrs today of as
accident which occurred yesterday le
House's Creek township. Mr. John
Maxton, with hia wife sad child, had
started in a wsgon for town. Ia f olag
down a hill, the mulea became fright
ed and ran away. One wheel allp sd
Into the ditch, sad the wagaa was
completely overturned. All three oe
eupaata were thrown oat, bat Mrs.
Maxton and the child were ualajared.
Mr. Maxton's foot was badly saushed,
so badly that is thought that ia aoaae
wsy the cotton bale mast hsve fallen
oa It, although his foot was free after
ths smssa-ap. ..
Barbara Ant) Owt on Ball.
By Telegraph to Ihe fress-Tlattor.
Niw Toaa, Dee. 1V Barbara Aab
i
was released oa bsil this aftanaot,
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