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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
THEY ENTERTAINED SANTA.
Christmas Cantata by the Tabernacle
Sunday School


unique and most interesting enter
tn nmcnt was given in the Sunday school
room OF the Baptist Tabernacle last
night
The Sunday school scholars were host
and hostess and Santa Claus was their
guest.
They entertained this ancient friend
with song and dance and dialogue.
1t was Christmas cantata-''Santa
Claus Entertained in which the chill
dren were planning a surprise for the
famous Yule-tide gift giyer And a
pleasant surprise it must have been.
There were the doll-mothers, grooming
their baby song, girls of a larger growth
gracefully going through a hoop-drill
Brownies with their noise and queer
clothes singing droll ditties. IA Japanese
and indian quartette. to say nothing of
of the bootblack brigade Then there
was n solo by Tom. Tom the piper's SON.;
and another equally droll by little Tom
my Trout. A good match for these were
the solos by Little Bo-Peep and by Jack
and Jill.
The soft lisping songs from these tiny
throats rang clear as a bell over the
crowded house and won loud applause,
and every little rosebud face and rudy
cheek dimpled with joy as Santa at last
came upon the scene and was crowned
King.
Then the gift giving began. And
whence came the gifts? Not from Il
pack on Santa's back nor from n rein
deer sleigh. Neither did he snip them
from a taper-lighted holly. This was an
up-to-data Santa and had evidently seen
some of the world, for behind him was
turning Il great Ferris wheel from which
he took hooks and toys and CONNECTIONS.
until every child had present.
Mr.. Henry Newell personated Santa
Claus OF course the whole affair was
managed by Mr. " r. Broughton and
that means it was success. But it is
to Miss Reid and Miss Rosa Br0ughton
that the great success of the cantata was
due. They had trained and drilled every
one 50 thoroughly that there was not ii
hitch or break or failure of memory in
even the smallest tot.
The Ferris wheel was the work Of Mr..
chas. Parks and the decorations were
designed and put by Mr.. Fred Sutton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
ANTI IMPERIALIsT LEAGUE.
Protests Against Expansion Pouring
Letters to Go to Congress.

Protests Against Expansion Pouring i'll
Letters to Go to Congress.
Boston. Mass, Dec. 26.-In reply to a
telegraphic request from Governor Pin
gree of Michigan, for a speaker at an
anti-imperialist injecting in Detroit
tomorrow night. the Anti-Imperialist
League has sent Rev. Samuel e. Fuller.
Of Boston, Governor Pingree bearing the
expense.
The protests received by the League to-
day included one from branch of the
Federation Of labor in Montana, from
the Unitarian Club in Jackson, Mich,
from "a citizens of Clark county, Vir-
ginia and from Ohio, Wisconsin, also
Alabama. Texas. California and other
States.
Secretary Winslow, Of the League. will
send to every member Of the House and
Senate letter urging them to prevent
the ratification of the treaty as it stands
making the point that one-third of the
Senate can accomplish now what here
after will require majority of each
branch and the approval of the Presi
dent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
MILITARY PLOT
NOW UNDER WAY
French Police Seize Bundles
of Letters,
CONTENTS PROVE PlQI
CONTENTS PROVE PLOT
FEARS FELT THAT SACiASTA'S
ILLNESS Is MORTAL.
THE CARS DISARMAMENT PROPOSAL
Confer nee Fixed for ST. Petersburg About
Beginning of May. Plan Of Dlsnm-
ament to be Submitted to Powers
Prior 10 Conference.

London, Dee. 26.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
1T is asserted that the French police
have seized several bundles of letters
whose contests prove that a military
plet is in thorough working order
The Paris correspondent of the Week
~ Sum- of London, telegraphed his paper
on Sunday that he had knowledge of Il
military coup, planned for Wednesday
tomorrow though he gave no details
of the plot The Paris correspondent of
the Sunday Special of London, linted
at similar knowledge, adding that the
Court of Cassation would give Judgment
against Drcyfus on Thursday, yielding
to the Governments plea of state ne
cessity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
sAGAsTA's CONDITION GRAVE
Some of the Cabinet Are Looking for
His Death.

Madrid. Dec 26.--The condition of
Prime Minister Sagasta. who is suffer
ing from bronchial pneumonia. is an
nounced today to be more serious.
Although the latest bulletin regarding
Senaof Sagasta's condition, which was
issued this evening. says that he has
passed quiet day and that the fever
has diminished, it is feared by some
members of the Cabinet that he will not
recover.
A rumor is in circulation tonight that
his respiration is much more difficult.
THE CARS PEACE IDEA.
London. Dee 26.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail, says:
THE conference based upon the dis
armament proposals of Emperor Nicho-
las, has been fixed for st. Petersburg
about the beginning of May next, prior
to which the Russian Government will
submit officially to the powers a definite
plan of disarmament in order to enable
them to formulate notifications oil
counter suggestions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
CRIMES CARNIVAL IN PANA.
Innumerable Drunken Brawls and En-
counters Between Whites and Blacks

pana, Ills, Dec. 26.The Christmas
festivities have resulted in innumerable
drunken brawls, and encounters between
union and negro non-union miners.
Eleven of the latter are III jail and as
many more are nursing serious wounds.
Two negroes fought a duel with knives
in West Pana, and both We're badly cut
up. James Meyers, a non-union miner,
was assaulted tonight by unidentified
persons, and his injuries are reported to
be fatal.
A negro miner named Snyder attempt
ed to shoot his wife this afternoon. a
bystander turned the gun, and the
charge entered Snyder's right lung.
making a fatal wound. The provost
guard to-day arrested twenty persons,
among them City Treasurer Corwin.
Mine Operator Overholt ex-Deputy
Sheriffs Buckley and Hyburger, and
Secretary Treasurer Ellison, of the local
miners union.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
HODGE DEBNAM.
A Beautiful Marriage Celebratai/
Clayton Last Week.


Clayton, \. c., Dee, 26.Speeial.)--
A beautiful home marriage was celebra-
ted at the home of Mr.. II. II. Debnam on
the evening of December Dist. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Alonzo X.
Hodge Jr. and Miss Magilaline G. Deb
nam. The Rev J. NJ. Ashby offciated,
using the beautiful ritual of the Nj. r..
church, South. The home of the bride
was beautifully and tastefully decorated
with cvergreens and flowers. In the cen
ter of the parlor was arranged lovely
arch under which the bride and groom
were to stand during the ceremony. AT
/ O'Clock p IN. six couples of attendants
took their positions about the arch fol-
lowed by the happy pair to be made one,
The ceremony and congratulations over,
the whole company repaired to the home
of the groom. Mr. A. Il. Hodge, ST..
where a sumptuous repast was served
to which ample justice was done. The
occasion was one of real joy to all pres
ont
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
PROCLAMATION
AND AGREEMENT
CONTINUED From First Page.)

the commissioners of Spain, together
with the two Governors General and
their headquarters. officers and guards
will assemble at the palace Of the Cap
tain General to decide ON the moment
and by common accord any doubt or diff
ficulty which may occur over the delivery
and to receive Immediately afterward
any person who may desire to visit them
either in recognition of new authority OF
IN farewell To the one that ceases.
Fifth, although it is not to be eX-
pected from the culture of this city that
anyone will disturb order or the gravity
of the delivery of the island, if anyone
should SO disturb it he shall be immedi-
ately suppressed by public force and the
American authorities will punish the
guilty with severity.
Sixth on concluding the delivery,
the Spanish troops which may yet remain
on the island shall be considered as a
foreign army in friendly country and
as such respected by all.
(Signedl
JAMES +. WADE
Major General. Z. S. V
"MATTHEW C. BUTLER.
Major General. L. s. V.
ATTEST: q
John w. CLOUS.
Brigadier General, Il. S. V.-Secretsry
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED.

Mr.. j. II. Lilly. prominent citizen OF
Hannibal. Mo-. lately had n wonderful
deliverance from a frightful death. In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever that ran into Pneumonia
My lungs became hardened. / was sc
weak / couldn't even sit up in bed
Nothing helped me. | expected to soon
die of Consumption, when / heard OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief / continued to use it
and now am well and strong. | cant
say too much in its praise This mar
yelIous medicine is the surest and quick
est cure in the world for all Throat ant
Lung Troubles. Regular sizes 80 cents
and S1.00. Trial bottles free mt any
Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
VOLCANIC ERUPTIoNs

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of joy Buclllens Arnica Salve
cures them. also Old, Running and
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns. Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Scalds. Chapped Hands, Chilbains,
Best Pile cure ON earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only p cents a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all Druggists
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
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AN ATTEMPT AT RAPE.
Arrest of Brownlow Morris on Charge
Result of Family Feud.

Littleton. y. c., Dec. 26.-(Special.) -
Brownlow Morris, farmer living some
ten miles from here, was brought here
on the charge of an attempted rape upon
his brothers wife. The case was most
shocking. A strong defence was made
for Morris by Mr.. II. Cramer Harri-
son. of Weldon. The State was ably
represented by Mr.. s. c. Daniel and Mr..
Mem. Furgerson. Defense waived eX
animation after the State witnesses were
examined and gave bail for his client.
A family feud has been going on, and
this is the result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
JAMES +. WADE.
Major General. Z. S. V
"AI.ATTHEW C. BUTLER.
"Maior General. T.. s. V

Attest:
John w. CLOUS.
Brigadier General II. S. V.-Secret,ry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
MANY SCHOOL MEN HERE
AN IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL WEEK
IN RALEIGH.
Wake Teachers Have the First Inning Then
The Supervisors Will Come to the
Bat. Programs,
Bat Programs.

As previously stated, this will be Ed
ucationaI Week in Raleigh. Already
school men-officers and teachers-are
arriving and they will he coming in now
| for several days.
The railroads and hotels give special
rates and all indications point to a
large attendance upon the various meet
ings to be held here this week.
The Wake County Teachers Associa-
ton meets this morning at Centennial
Graded School. ~
Tuesday night the county Supervisors
hold their annual meeYng in the Sen
ate chambe at thsc capitol.
Wednesday night the Association of
Academies anH High Schools Of North
farolina convene in annual session.
Thursday night the superintendent
of tbe City Schools in the State will
meet here.
Programmes have been prepared, with
unusual care, and the topics proposed
for discussion are among the most inn
portant that today demand solution in
the educational world.
The programme for the County Super
visors' meeting is as follows:
Tuesday, December 9th
7:30 p. m.--Devotional Exercise by one
of the local ministers.
I:45-Annual Address to Supervisors
G. II. Mebane Superintendent Public
Instruction.
Qualifications of the ISupervi
sors-prof. NJ. c. s. Noble. University
of North Carolina. and until recently
Supervisor of New Hanover county.
S:459-G General Discussion.
9:00-What the Supervisor may do t1
Interest the People in Public schools
Prof. j. A. Campbell, Supervisor OF
Harnett county.
9:30-General Discussion.
9:45-Adjournment.
Wednesday, December 2Sth-
1000 a. Devotional Exercise by
one of the Local Ministers.
10:15-The Present Status of tho
Township System-Prof. Street Brewer
Supervisor of Sampson county.
10:45--General Discussion.
1;0O-Defects in the School Law
Prof Ira T. burlington, Supervisor OF
Johnston county.
IL :30-General Discussion.
II :45-Special Address-Prof p. Z
Claxton, editor North Carolina Journa
Education.
12:30-Adjournment
200 .. m.-Amendments. to Schoo
Law-Rev. L. T. Ellington, Supervisor
of Rockingham county.
2:30-General Discussion.
2:45--The Teacher in Politics-Prof
y. G. English, Supervisor of Randolph
county.
3:15-General Discussion.
3:30-County Teachers Association
It's Aims and Purposes-Prof. ID. /
Ellis. Supervisor OF Buncombe county.
4:00-General Discussion.
4:15-North Carolina Teachers Assem-
bly, and the County Supervisors.
w. T. Whitsett, Secretary of Teacher
Assembly
100 ddress-Dr Charles ID. Nc
| Iver, President of State Normal College
Adjournment.
| T:30-Special Address-Powerful Point
| in Public Education-Rev John L
White.
Business meeting of fifteen or twent.
minutes.
Note-The public and especially tn
people of Raleigh, are most cordially in
yited to attend these meetings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27

The soldiers buried at Camp Wikoff
win be disinterred and removed to the
military grounds in Cypress Hill Gene
terry. New York City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27

Articles of agreement have been sign
ed in Victoria, b. c.. for boxing match
for $4,000 side, between Denver
Ed Smith and Jim Jeffries who are to
meet in San Francisco toward the last
part Of January.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27
ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIES.

Inc annual 1neeIlnS Oh lue NOEtu tdIo'
lima Association of Academies will be
held here December % and %, i'll the
Senate Chamber j. Allan Holt, of Oak
Ridge. is president; billiard Thompson
of Concord, is vice president, and w
r.. Whitsett. of Whitsett. is secretary
and treasurer. The programme of the
meeting is as follows:
Wednesday evening, December 2Sth.-
s D. m.-Annual Address by the Presi.
dent of the Association.
$40 D. m.-The States debt to the
| Observation-Disclosures by Hon. G. II. Me
| bane, State Superintendent Public In.
| struction.
$50 y. inflow may the North Caro-
| lima Association Of Academies benefit the
Educational Work of the State? Re
marks by j. G. Horner, Horner School
John Graham, Warrenton High School
Hugh Morson, Raleigh Male Academy
Thursday morning, December 29th-
| 9:0O-'The Teaching of English in ON
Academies--J W. Canada, Chapel Hill
| School: Washington Catlett, Cape Feal
| Academy.
| Discussion by Ira burlington, Turling
| ton Institute: W. Banks Dove, Licking
ton Seminary; A b. Justice, Wakefield
| Academy; and others.
/ Preparation of Public Schoo
Teachers in Academies. A. Campbell
| Buie's Greek Academy.
/ Should the State Aid Academies III
Furnishing Normal Training?-R. L
Madison, Cullowhee High School.
Discussion by Martin III. Holt, Gal
Ridge Institute; L. G. Amick, Liberty
4 Normal College: A. Nj. Garwood, Glib
sonville School; JAS. w. Hays, Elm
! City Academy: and others.
! :45-Industrial Training in Acade
mies-John Il. Kelley, Union Home
School
Discussion by j. d. Hodges, Hodge
School.
12:3O- Report of the Committee OF
i Courses of Study. Committee: Hugh
Morson Martin H. Holt, HOLLAND
/ Thompson, j. NJ. Horner X. l.. Madi
son.
4 Thursday afternoon. December 29th.-
i 3.O0-Co lections-Ho lland Thompson
!, Concord High School.
Discussion by e. L. Middleton. Car.
High School; s. l.. Sheep, Atlantic Col
|, legiate Institute; and others.
3:45-General Suggestions as TO vari
ous matters incident TO Teaching
Football as School Came" r. Ii
Wright Oak Ridge Institute; Opening
Exercises, J. Henry Joyner, Whitset
Institute; and others.
4:15-Report of Committee on Schoo
Ethics. Committee: j. G. Horner
John Duckett, J. Allen Holt, w. I
Whitsett, n. G. Hughes.
Thursday evening, December Goth
= T:3o-A Study in Some English Word
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27

There is pack train in Savannah OF
40 men and GO horses which have been
lost track of on the Government rolls.
They were sent there from Huntsville
about five weeks ago and We're to have
gone to Cuba. They are well provided
with food, but are worried about their
money.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-27

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. DE
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache,
Biliousness, Inactive Liver and clear the
Complexion. Small, sugar coated. don't
grippe or cause nausea. j. Hal Bobbitt
and Henry T. Hicks.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05
GHOST OF MURDERED MAN.
Strange Lights in a Lonely Cottage
 Bring Terror to Two M5n.

Rochester. N. Y, Dec. 4.-SCme months ago a German farmer by the name of Delay was found in his cct- tage with a dagger in his heart. It was generally believed that the had committed suicide. ewing to love af- fair. Since his death the cottage has remained empty.
 Last Monday night farmer having occasion to pass by the unoccupied cCt- tage was startled to see a pale blue flame within, and his tecth chattered as he heard cries and groans proceed ing frcm within. Upon arriving at his home he thought this might have been caused by mischievOus boys, and re- solved to investigate. Next evening, accompanied by his hired man, bulldog and shotgun, he took a position inside the house and awaited developments. just Gs the town clock struck the mid night hour tha deg comm mence5 to act in an unaoccunta bla manner, and finally. giving vent to a long dismal tlowl, he dashed through a window aud set off for home at the top Of his speed. The shattsring Of glass was followed by q series Cf cries and groans that caused the hair Of beth men to stand on end. Suddenly the same pale blue light fill ed the room and a shadowy figure glid- cd noisel eSsly past the two men. TLaien ther1 N?ag 3 gcrcam, which ended ip
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05
TRADE WITH THE PHILIPPINES
Heavy Falling off in Late Years Due
 To Spanish Tariff.

Washington, Dec. IA comprehen- sive review of the trade Of the Philip pines has been prepared by Frank H. Hitchcock, chief Of the section Of for eign markets of the dapartm ent Ofag- riculture. The most important feature is the chapter treating of the trade be- tween the United States and those isl ands. It shows that according to the official returns Of this government the value Of the merchandise imported and exported in our commerce with the Philippines during the fiscal year 1897 amounted tc $4,47S, ,337. the smallest re- corded since 1869, when the combined imports and exports were S4,470S57. As far back as 1887 our trade with the islands was reported to exceed $1, 1,000, GOO, but this was an exceptional year. In 1884 it attained it's highest develop ment, thc commerce with the islands that year being valued a5 SIP 534, ,456 The highest subsequent figures were in 1890, amounting to $11, ,714, 1902.
 Since the latter year cur share of the Philippine trade has been greatly di- unfinished, owing in all prCba bility t5 the Spanish tariff laws. During the past two or three years it has only been half as large as it was at the beginning of the present decade. The average annual value in the five years 1893 to 1897. amounted to only $6,18S,4 ,460, as compared with $S.916,650 fer tie pre- ccdipg five years.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05
A BIG FIRE IN NEW YORK.
Several Large Buildings in Ihe BuSI-
 ness Portion Are Afire.

New York. Dec. 4.-The Roger. Peet
 X Co. five-story building on Broadway,
 near Chambers street, is in flames and
 will be totally destroyed. The twelve story bank building adjoining it is
 burning and the building opposite has also been attacked. The Roger-Peet building has been thoroughly gutted
 The upper five stories Of the twenty story Home Life Insurance company adjoining on the south are in flames and the firemen seem unable 70 reach them. The seven upper floors of the Home Life Insurance building are in flames and the top of the Postal build ing is also burning. Tho top of the Postal building is now in flames. All of the woodwork in front of the United States Life Insurance building on the opposite side of Warren street has been burned away and the building is threatened with destruction. The height of the buildings is so great that it is impossible to get water there. Chief Bonner FI5h several gargs Of n,er have
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05

31, commencing at a. In., for the po- sitions of clerk and carrier in the postoffice in that city. Only citizens of the United States may be examined.
 The examination will consist of spelling, arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship, copying from plain copy. geography of the United States, and reading addresses. The arithmetic will consist of tests in the fundamental principles, extending as far as common and decimal fractions and embracing problems.
 The age limitations for Hhis exami- nation are as follows: Clerk, not less than IS years; caIrier, between 21 and 40 years. Applicants for carrier must weigh at least 125 pounds. must be not less than 5ft Ain in height, and must file with their applications a medical certificate showing them to be not under the required weight and height. and to possess the required physical qualifications.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05

Of 00,000, 900 in American gold coin. It was shipped today on the steamship Germanic. This transaction was at about A cent over what is considered profitable importing point. So, as IS usual in like circumstances, many in the finacial district wondered" how the importers could make a profit.
 Richard J. Cross Of Merton. Bliss 6, Go. said sthat. the gold was ordered in the regular cCUrsa Of business and that the transaction was not a special ons. He added that his firm found it more profitable to import gold than to sell bills of exchange.
 Henry ". Poor estimated the accu- mutation hcre Gg sterling exchange at ever $200, 900 O0O and this naturally re- suited in congestion and q lowering of rates. No other gold importing house gave any inklipg Of it's intentions as to engagements.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-05
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'S MESSAGE
Problems Which Must Be Solved by the National Legislators Will Make the .sessian 0ae of Unusual interest.
 The Wo1k of the Session.

Washington ring up noon on the
  though questions for solution the brief
   budgets legislation for the of the
  
 
  at this session It the nt 
 
  passage  bnls passage absolutely together of
  capitol all possible 
  
  appropriation tho necessary 
  position    of questions  will  express ous appropriation bills l ureo on parto the the capitol the house will dispose Of it within few days after assembling double
  session will be mani presidents recommendations reading the will adjourn until the next day