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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-19
ELoN COLLEGE NOTES.

Elon College, n. c., Dec. 18.-(SpeciaD
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob A. Long will cele-
brate their silver wedding on the Goth
inst They are anticipating a pleasant
occasion.
Mr.. Frank Holiday, class 90, and his
brother, are visiting friends and school
mates here.
Our music department expects to give
a musical concert on the 23rd inst The
concert win be under the direction Of
Miss Julia Long, our efficient music
teacher.
Prof. J. O. Atkinson the chairman of
the Faculty, is on trip to the Western
part of the State in the interest Of the
college.
Miss Jennie Herndon, who has been
taking a course in vocal culture and
elocution ut Durham, has returned.
Miss Mcintosh is visiting Miss Minnie
Knapp.
Mr.. Heanon Hughes, a former student
of Elon and now in the profession of law,
is very i'll of typhoid fever.
The general passenger agent of the
Southern Railway was in town the 18th
instant
Mrs. Albright, formerly of the music
department, was in town recently visiting
friends. All the students and Faculty
were glad to see her again.
Examinations begin tomorrow and
close on the 23rd.
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IN THE MAYORS COURT.
The Mendoza Woman Leaves to Escape
Prosecution.

The air around Mangum's bar about /
o'clock yesterday morning was rather
blue in color and sulphurous in smell.
A crowd of drunken negro DULLES were
holding sway and apparently trying to see
who could do the most ''cussin" when
Policeman Beasley appeared on the scene
and nabbed Thomas Harris, who seemed
to be the most disorderly man in the
crowd. When called on to answer for
his offence before the mayor at 10
o'clock yesterday morning Tom was
full of repentance and explanations, but
the mayor fined him SIPS.
This angered Tom, who had been pref
ty mouthy during the whole trial, and
he complained OF the injustice of the
Judgment and said he would have every
body concerned in the row at the bar
pulled. For this contempt the Mayor
added 10 days to Toms sentence, but
finally, on payment of the fine, rescinded
the sentence.
The case of Il. ID. Garner for assault
ing Viola Mendozq two weeks ago was
also heard by the Mayor. 1t appeared
from the evidence that Mendoza was at
fault in the matter and that Garner was
acting in self-defence. He was therefore
discharged. The Mendoza woman left
town this week to escape prosecution for
drawing a pistol on Garner. Therefore
she did not appear on trial, but her attor-
ney, Mr.. Julius Caesar Logan Harris
represented her and the matter was
thoroughly investigated. The Mendoza
woman, it is learned, took her departure
the other night on the train with the
"Evangeline" company.
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WANTS TO FIGHT sPANIARDs.
A Brave Confederate Offers his Services
to Governor Carr.

A Brave Confederate Offers his Services
to Governor Carr.
Gov. Carr has received from distin-
guished ex-Confederate officer the fol
lowing letter:
Should the present complications with
Spain bring on a war between that coun-
try and the United States, and the Presi-
dent call for volunteers, | beg to tender
to your Excellency my services to raise
a regiment of x-Confederates as part of
North Cardinals quota. / would like
once more to hear the old Rebel yell and
to see the Confederate line charge, and
when it was over where would the Span
iards beY'
If there is any fighting to be done for
home, liberty and the right, you can al
ways depend upon the men who wore the
gray
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SUPREME COURT.

Cases argued yesterday morning:
State VS.. Rogers, from Wake, argued
by Attorney General and Il. p. Deve,
reux for the State.
State VS.. Harris, from Guilford, ar.
gued by Attorney General for the State
State VS.. Street, from Moore, argued
by Attorney General for the State, on
motion to affirm judgment.
State VS. Deyton, from Yancey, argued
by the Attorney General for the State
State VS.. Lance, argued by Attorney
General on motion for Judgment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-19

William Edmund Harrison, son of the
late Garter 3. Harrison, and brother of
Mr.. Alex. Harrison, died at his home
near Louisburg, Thursday night, Dec,
18th, OF typhoid fever. The remains will
arrive here this morning at $3.50 o'clock,
and viii be taken directly to lakewood
cemetery, where the interment will take
place. Friends OF the family are invited to
attend
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-19
AT THE BLIND INSTITUTION.
An Entertainment to be Given To-nigh
by the Pupils.

An Entertainment to be Given Tonight
by the Pupils.
The pupils of the Institution for the
Blind will give an entertainment at the
school tonight to which the public is
most cordially invited. A small amount
will be charged for admission for the
purpose of raising fund with which to
help defray the expenses of a Christmas
tree which is to be provided for the pleas
ure Of the little folks. The following
programme is a sufficient guarantee of the
high order Of the entertainment, which
will be in all respect in keeping with
those always given at this institution.
PROGRAMME.
Part First
/. Anthem" Mark, Mark My Soul"
Shelly.
2. Recitation-"J Jim Browns Sisters
Wedding"
9. Piano March de Concert, .
Wollenbaupt
4. Vocal Solo Under the Yew Tree, s.
Strelezki.
5. Violin Solo-"La Cinquataine," Ga
briel Marie
6. String Quartette- "Menuetto," Bo-
cherini
Part Second
/. kindergarten Song Santa Claus. y
2. Piano Solo-'Village Fete," Heller.
3. Recitation-"Our Folks"
4. Piano Solo-"Music Box"
5. Vocal Solo" Blackberries and
Kisses"
6. String Quartette- "Menuette," Scot
son Clark.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Was in Session Yesterday Afternoon and
Last Night.

W as IN session yesterday Afternoon and
Last Night.
The Board of Public Charities OF
North Carolina, DR.. Chas. Duffy, OF
Craven, presiding, met at the capitol al
4:30 p. N yesterday. The comprehen
siye annual report of the secretary, Capt
G. B. benson, occupied all the session
and to a late hour last night.
1t gives q complete review of all the
State charitable and penal institutions
and the condition of the homes, jails
and warehouses Of the counties
1t also discusses the leading questions
involving the charitable and penal move
ments of the day. with fresh data col
lected especially for this report.
Facts and statistics obtained, and con
illusions recommended for legislative &C
ton, taken from advance sheets of this
report, will be published in these columns
later.
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VIRGINIA HORSES.

/ have seventy-fve head of fine young
West Virginia horses, which 1 will posi-
lively sell at public auction at my sta
bles in Raleigh Saturday, Dec. 10th, at
IL o'clock. Stock guaranteed as repre-
scented or no money paid. These horses
from FIVE to seven years old, sound and
good workers. If you want good Vir-
ginia horses, don't miss this opportunity
as they will sell cheap! Everything guar
anteed.
JOHN w. LITTLEPAGE.
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Total 81 ,343,O13.55 S14,695.71
Bal Dec. /, 1895 $90,410.30 $35, 151. &c

Annual MISUNDERSTANDING aggregate
of receipts and disbursements of Public
and Educational funds for each month of
fiscal year ending November 30, 1896:
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GREAT GOOD
Done at your door and
You Don't Know 1t!
INGLEsrDr N. O., Dec. 8. 1895.

INGLESIDE N. O, Dec. 8, 1896.
l have used Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy
and found it to be the best appetizer Il
have ever seen, and sure cure for Ia
digestion. Gives good natural sleep.
have sold it for five years, and can.
testify to the wonderfully good effect is,
has had on other people. 1t is the best
seller have. o. 6. MACON
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-19

Others have found health, vigor and
vitality in Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it
surely has power to help you also. Why
not try it?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
Polls Wonderland Theater.

Lumiere's cinematographe continues to prove the greatest and most sensa- tional and popular feature ever seen at Manager Polls Wonderland theater It beats all the records at this popular house. Not since the astute manager has settled in New Haven has any at traction presented in his theater arous- ed such widespread interest and enthu- siasm and never have such large au- diences flowed to the theater. Three times each day the marvellous inven- ton is put on exhibition. viz, in the af- ternoon at 3:30, and in the evening at S:30 and 10:20. One and all are im- mensely interested Several new views have been arranged for presentation, but the old ones that have created such a furore are all to be retained Mama ger Poli has had his eyes open to ascer- tain the views that are most popular, and it is promised on his behalf that during the remainder Of the engage ment some exceedingly popular views will be introduced. The marvellous cin- ematographe is backed also by such a strong speciality bill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
MILFORD.

Sept. 17,-Miss Margaret Kann is vis- iting friends in New Haven.
 Miss Maude Bristol gave a birthday party to a large number of her friends on Wednesday evening at the residence of her parents on Orange avenue. The young folks passed the evening in playing games and other amusements. l A Mckinley and Hobart club will be formed at the republican headquarters on Saturday evening, September 19, at 8 o'clock All young men are invited | to attend
 | There will be a prayer meeting held in the First church this evening in the audience room at 7;45. Subject, "Hindrance.
 The mail train from New York was over an hour late yesterday morning, caused by an accident down in Stam- l ford.
 Prentiss Bassett is attending the High school at New Haven. | MT. Nichols and family are occupy ing a part of the old Miles place on North street for short time. l Miss Mary E. Baldwin, who has been spending few days with Mrs. J. w. | Buckingham on Lafayette avenue, has returned to her home in Bridgeport.
 Rev. Dr. Anderson will preach in the Plymouth church next Sunday, | Mrs. Tibballs Clark has been enter taining Miss Leister and Miss Florence Park of Brooklyn.
 George Woods, jr., has been enter taining his cousin, Willis Woods oi Burlington, Vermont.
 The first sociable of the season was held in the chapel of the Methodist church on Wednesda evening. The chapel was we'll filled and the decora- tions, consisting of hemlock, hydran. geas and laurel boughs, with bou- quets of salvias and dahlias were very pretty. A mum" social was followed by a short program. Instrumental mu. sic was furnished by Mrs. l.. T. Clark and Misses Bertha Beach and Leister Two duets were rendered by Miss Maude Pike and Miss Mamie Morse Miss Maude Andrews and Miss Tully Gregory gave recitations. Ice cream and cake were served. The social was a success and was under the auspices of the Epworth league. l A party consisting of four young men are spending a twoweeks' outing in camp at Gillett's grove at Pon6 Point The party consists of George Carroll, Eugene Coe, Howard Smith ant Arthur D. Smith. They report a fint time,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
Grand Opern Honse.

"A Good Thing" John J. McNally's latest effort, was presented by Peter F. Daley and a strong company last night before a crowded house. The piece is written on the same lines as "A Country Sport" and "The Widow Jones" and is highly amusing. The company which MT. Daley is surround ed by is company of well known comedians. Daley has always been welcomed by good audience and he is a great favorite in this city. He has already made a good name for him self, and it is expected that his repu- tation will be added to this season. His character is that of an auctioneer's s clerk-one that gives wide range for fun-and the lines are full of laughs, which Daley brings out to the best advantage. The second act of the piece takes place in an auction shop, and here the comedian, as an auctioneer, has splendid opportunities to exhibit at their best his powers as an entertainer.
 There are plenty of specialties and they are made to go with a dash and vim that are seldom seen in farce comedy. James T. Kelley gives a clever impersonation of the witty Irish man and he introduces a number of specialties. Miss Flora Irwin sang sev- eral songs to the delight of the audi ence. The American Comedy Male quartet was given hearty applause, which they certainly deserved In every act there were encores and that the audience was well pleased was evidenced by the loud applause. The piece will be repeated tonight and to- morrow afternoon and evening. By the sale of seats large audiences are assured at all performances.
 ''The Man in the Iron Mask" has been adapted to the stage by Donald Robertson and will be presented under it's own title at the Grand Opera House
 on Monday and Tuesday, September 21 and P, by MT. Robertson and Miss Brandon Douglas. supported by an En- | glish theater company
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
SUN RIsUs. 5;35 MooN SETS, HIoF WATER. SUN SETS. 550 2:09 s43
DEATHS.

 LINES Entered into rest, Thursday even years.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. LAMB-ln this city September l7th, lS96, Martin V. B. Lamb, of heart failure, at his residence. ll0 Meadow street. Funeral notice hereafter. WHEDoN.-.In this city, September l7th, Mrs. Mary E. Whedon.
 Funeral services will be held at her late resi- dence, No. I'll Orange street, on Saturday afternoon at half f-past two o'clock. Frienis are invited to attend. 2t HOVEY--At the residence of his parents in New York, September l1th, Otis Lancraft, son of Edmund Otls and Ettie Lancraft Hovey, at the age of 23 mbnths. Funeral Saturday at 2;3l p. m. from the resi- Annex. Burial ut the convenience of the family.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18

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aMamts.

one Cent a Word each insertion, i've cents a Word for a full Week, seven times.
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FORCING THE DARD4NELIES
Not Likely That the United States Will Co.,
 operate With England to This End.

operate Eitil flhSlanu to rms End.
 Washington. Sept. 7,-Oficials of the state and army departments decline to assume from the reports published in England that there can be any idea se- riously entertained there that Ameri- can warships are to force the Bosphor- us in conjunction with the British squadron While the Bancroft is to be eventually, it is hoped, the American guardship at Constantinople, the size and armament of the American cruis- CTS in the Mediterranean are declared to be unsuited for any hostile partici- patton in operations against such fa- nous Notifications as command the Dardanelles. As soon as the Cincin- natl joins the fleet in Turkish waters the cruiser Marblehead is to return to New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
c0NYIcTED

Bridgeport. Sept. 17.-In the superior court this afternoon pr. Harvey G. Fox and Herbert Redavats were convicted of performing a criminal operation on Madeline Merritt. All the parties con- cerned are from Danbury. Judge George w. Wheeler sentenced Dr. Fox to three years and Redavats to two years Imprisonment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
ENTERTAINMENT.
IIyperion.

Mir, Robert Willard will present the new and original farce in threo acts, "The Mummy" ut the Hyperion on Thursday evening next Sept. 24th, Sale of seats open Tuesday, Sept, 20
 Kellar, the magician, comes to the Hyperion on Saturday evering, Sep tember 26th. Sale of seats opens Thurs day September 24th.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
OBJECT TO THE BILLS.
Board of Finance Refused to Grant
 Pay for the Trips.

Yesterday afternoon at the meeting of the board of finance an objection was made by the bill rendered by Chief Engineer Kennedy and Fire Commis- sioner Mcdonald on account of the trip to Salt Lake City to attend the con- vention of fire engineers and that of the board of public works to Boston during the asphalt street paving inves- legations. The total amount of the ac- counts rendered is s562. The ob- jection was based on the opinion of Corporation Counsel Ely. The matter will come up at the next meeting
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
GRAND SENATE INSTITUTION

The delegates to the institution of the Grand Senate, K. A. E. O., at Bridgeport, to-day, will leave this city at S:1O this morning. The members of Homa and Mithras senates who will attend the banquet to the number of $50 will leave at S:10 this evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
WANTEIp

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The Preserving Season

is here again, and in order to have your preserves and pickles turn out wellonly the best ingredients should be used, White Preserving Brandy,
 Extra Fine Cider Vinegar, Bennett & Simpson's Whole Mixed Spices, Green Ginger Root, and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY.

A Meeting at Masonic Hall, West
 vile.
 held at the Masonic hall, Westville, this evening, at which Martha Moore Avery of Boston, who spoke at Aurora hall this city, few nights ago, and at Schadee & Pohlman's hall, Wednesday night, will deliver her address on "The Socialist Labor Party vs. Goldbug, Sill verbug and Humbug.'' Last night she addressed a meeting in the town hall, Branford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-18
, ANTlFERMENTINE

Preserves Fruit, Cider, Milk, Butter, Eggs, Tomatoes, Catsup, Pickles, etc. A simple, harmless preparation, free from taste, smell and color, that has the properties of preventing fermentation in all vegetable and animal products. It is especially use- ful for preserving fruits of all kinds with out cooking, retaining their natural fresh appearance and taste. For cider it is un' surpassed. It stops fermentation at any point desired, and produces sparkling beverage like champagne.
 SPEClALTIES.
 It seems hardly necessary to mention our Coffee, of which we make decided speciality.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12

The steamer J. j. Odell OF the Hi
nois River packet was blown from its
wharf at the foot Of Morgan street.
crashed into the second pier OF the Eiis
bridge, and sank. Her boilers blew up
before she disappeared. she h1d Il
crew Of f.. and three women pashcn-
gers. besides her captain, George Town
send an old riyerman, who had mis-
home in St. Louis.
Three of her crew. Jack MOrris5ey.
Pat Milan. and a man named Moore.
reached land safely. The two former
jumped before the explosion and caught
driftwood. Moore was blown overheard
by the explosion. and was cut about
the head, but managed to swim ashore.
Three others of the crew clung to the
pier and made their way up TO the
bridge proper. There Is no way OF es-
timating the number of lives that were
lost on the river craft,
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12

Columbian Exposition Company. the
Captain Monroe of the Anchor line. and
many OF the smaller craft were pitched
and tossed about until tho final blast
rent them from their anchorage.
The storm swept ~diagonally across
the river ana struck the Illinois bank
with increased fury. The loss of lie in
the water on the east side seems to have
been light, as everybody was cautioned
not to jump and everybody was carried
safely to land.
The Belle of Calhoun and the L.ibbie
Condor, which We're moored near Che
teau avenue, were almost totally broken
up. The Ellen G. Smith, the harbor
boat, was blown away down the river.
and was wrecked neal Arsenal island.
II IL thought no lives were lost on this
boat. The steamer Ed Harvester of the
Missouri Valley Transportation Com
pany, was also torn from its dock and
carried down the river.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12

account. Down wires, wild currents
of electricity. crushed buildings, ell
contributed to this element OF dcstruc-
ton.
The alarm system was paralyzed.
Approaches were blocked: a 5000, 900
conilagration on the st. Louis side was
supplemented by a dozen lesser fires.
In East St. Louis a mill was burned,
and two other considerable losses We're
sustained. To the enormous total the
fires added at least $500. goo.
The Catholic church of St. John of
Ncpomuk. at the corner Of Twelfth and
SOulard streets, was RACED TO the
ground, except the front, which stands
like a tower. all the side and back walls
being completely destroyed. II was a
very large and handsome church. Now
there only remains the arches and tur-
rets OF the front and enough Of the
walls TO show the beautiful style OF It's
architecture. The debris lies in the
street at the side and inside the build
ing, the side walls Just projecting above
X.
There is scarcely any debris in front,
leaving the front view very natural eX-
cept for the CHASTITY vacancy shown
through the windows.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12
Belle of BATON Rouge Lost.

The tug Belle of Baton Rouge, which
was anchored up the river. was carried
far down the river. rolling owe and
over. and finally struck the raft of The
Virgins Ferry Company ut the front
of Choteau avenue where 1t sunk.
As the first evidence OF the approach
ing storm began to appear every en-
ginccr on the river got up full steam
in order to be able to combat the Gle
ments. Had it been anything but a tor
nado 1t il probable this would have
aided the crews Of the steamers In say
ing their craft. But the onslaught was
so violent that the rows found their
efforts only sutiiCed to aid them slight
~ in directing the course OF their
boats.
The steamer Pittsburg Of the Dia-
mond Joe line, the steamer City Of
Nlcksburg and the Providence of The
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12

beams the boat driftcd away, and sank
before the eyes OF the Mortified crew.
Slowly. with the wind blowing At a
force that caused the big structure TO
rock like a cradle. the three brave men
assisted the women on the laboriOus
climb to the roadway. Several times
they we're nearly blown off. They final
~ reached the railroad track on ;hc
bridge. where they lay down until the
fun force of the storm was ass d. Then
they crawlcd to the Washington avende
station.
There were rumors Thursday that
the excursion steamer Grand Republic.
belonging TO the Columbian Excursion
Company. had gone to the bottom With
800 excursionists. An officer Of the COM
pany promptly denied this. He said
the boat left st. Louis a. noon 10 90
to Alton. whore It IA registered for an
excursion at 5 O'Clock that night. The
storm might have blown the boat away.
but in that case only the crew would
have been imperiled, and these men
could swim TO safety. She is safe.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-12
Many Heroic Acts Performed.

Many heroic acts were performed in
the saving OF lives as a result of the
storm. When the City of Monroe had
listed away from the Anchor line wharf
there were about 40 passengers on
board and u full crew, as the boat WAS
just making ready for the trip To New
Orleans. When the mooriugs finally
gave way the boat lurcrod over on its
side M nearly capsi2ei. The move
ment threw nearly all the freight TO the
starboard side and served 10 hold the
boat in its pcrilous position. Can't.
Niegler MADE Il re~assuring speech TO The
passengers, which slightly quoted he
extreme excitement, He said they were
all safe. When the boat struck the nj
nois bank the captain was not 10 he
found.
The crew OF the tug Dolphin M o
had a marvellous escape from drowning
when the boat was blown from lis moor.
ings at he foot Of Washington avenue
On board were three men and two
women, the latter Jennie Mitchell. "A
cook, and Emma Nolan, chambermaid.
When the storm broke the men were
on deck and the women below. The
mate saw that the storm was to he a
hard one, and began TO ring the alarm
bell. Then the steamer Dragon. which
left It's noorings, was blown out into