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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
U UMBRELLA SPECIALS.
far below.

Twilled UmbrelIas-Congo Silk, silver mount
ed-a waterproof Umbrella from 75c to $l.oo now
Ladies and gents 20 inch steel rod, loop han
die Taffeta Umbrella from 100 and 5o now
Merose Serge Umbrellas, steel rod, fancy han
dies ivey and ceIIuod silver mounted, tasSeS, etc,
from I.5o and 200, now
Century Serge, steel rod. horn handle, silver
mounted, Paragon frame, very superior Umbrella
The Supreme Serge tight roller Umbrella,
choice variety of handles. Bamboo Congo, Weitch-
ell, Horn and Pearl Handles Club or Crook
Taffeta Silk Dress Umbrellas and Ladies' Col
ored Coaching PdraSos in the newest cooringS,
HEAVY WEIGHT UNDERWEAR TO GO
Natural Egyptin ribbed Shirts tleeced line
Camel's Hair Shirts and Drawers, all the season
soc, now go at
Mems fine D srby ribbed Shirts, white wool
and sanitary greys that We retaed for 90 to go at
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Come Under Our Umbrella.

GREATEST UMBRELLA BARGAIN SALE Raleigh has ever
SEEN They'll go quick chocer selection greater variety
and larger quantity than any other store in the city at prices
far below
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INFORMATION WANTED.
WE WANT THE NAME o F EVERY OWNER OF A
NathuShek Piano


in
a
Newt Ludden Bates s. NJ H.
Of
orsp special in
in
the blowing parties
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application
will be made at the next session of the
General Assembly of North Carolina to
incorporate The Carolina Mutual Life
Insurance Company.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
The cheapness of good undergarments
when cut out by the hundred ana hnlsn-
ed on swift machines, is nothing snort
of marvellous. Here is specimen
large lot of Drawers that go on sale TINS
morning-good Muslin finished with yoke
band and a ruffle of Cambria.
What do you thing they cost!
I5c. A PAIR.
Other articles are just as good Value'
though more elegant, and of finer ma
terials.
NIGHT GOWNS.
OF fine Cambria and Muslin, en-
broidery and lace trimmed. 49,. soc.
Muslin. Empire effect, front of
hack hack w. .. ........ Use.
Muslin Empire style, trimmed
with inserting and embroidery. $1.OC
Fine Cambria, handsomely trim
med with fine laces, embroidery
and Ribbons. ........ $1.5O
CORSET COVERS.
OF Cambria V and Round Necks,
embroidery trimmed. -. ..... 1oc.
OF Cambria V, Round and Square
Necks, embroidery and lace
trimmed -. ........ Csc.
Cambria and Nainsook, with
Round Neck, embroidery and
lace finished soc.
Cambria and Nainso0k, finished
with fine embroideries. 49,. Use.
Nainsook. with Round Neck, lace
and Ribbon trimmed. $1.OO
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.
Those who have been buying under
wear here this week have grown accus-
toned to unusual values, yet here are
three new bargains for to-day that we
think will surprise even them.
WOMEN'S VESTS AND PANTS.
| Jersey Ribbed Cotton, fleece lined;
Vests, Silk trimmed down front
| and around neck; Pearle But
| tons, usually Poe, now. 15c.
Cotton and Wool, in white and
grey mixed, representing the
wind-up of the Norfolk and New
| Brunswick Mills season. One
of the best makers of ribbed
underwear in the country. soc.
Jersey Ribbed Wool, in natural
| gray, Vests and Pants-Silk
trimmed down front and around
! neck. Usually $1.00, now. Use.
! Misses Seamless, absolutely Fast
Black Ribbed Hose; guaranteed
. thread, extra heavy, double
heel and toe. Sizes, to 915... Zoe.
Misses Columbus Dye Hose, abso-
Iutely fast, double knee. ...... Use.
! Boys Ribbed fast black Hose;
| spliced knees, high spliced heels
| made from superior quality
of double thread yarn. For
color, fit and wearing qualities,
! they are unequaled. ........ Csc.
Ladies' Prime Hermsdorf Black
| Hose-guaranteed stainless-eX-
| ira elastic top, forty gauge,
spliced heels and toes. From 25c.
| now. -. -. -. Ice.
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The names mentioned above are on
recent sales. We want as many othe
Der of sales in North Carolina, in orde
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

The newly elected officers of the Boys
brigade of the Baptist Tabernacle are:
Jack Parker, first lieutenant; Chester
Cole. second lieutenant; Clarence How
ell, first sergeant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

" partial list. Most of them being
r names as possible from the large num-
r that we pray make the list complete.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

The Mr.. Stronach mentioned in the
report of the meeting of the merchants,
which appeared in yesterdays issue, who
introduced the motion to print the
amendments to the city charter was Mr..
Frank Stronach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

Yesterdays Winston Sentinel says:
Mrs. Herbert Battle gave most de-
lightful reception at her home OH
Cherry street yesterday afternoon, COM
plimentary to her guest, Miss Hinton, or
Raleigh. A guessing contest was one OF
the many pleasing features of the charm
ing entertainment. The first prize was
won by Miss Clayton Gambler and the
second by Mrs. J. l.. Ludlow. Dainty
refreshments were served"
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A private letter received here from
an officer in the First North Carolina
regiment now in Cuba, states that it is
believed that this regiment will be or
dered to Raleigh in ninety days to be
mustered out.
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Mr.. Alex. Webb, of Ashevilie, presi-
dent of N. G. Fire Underwriters Asso.
citation, is in the city. Yesterday it was
printed that he was president of the
.Undertaker's" Association. There is
quite a difference.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
BOUNDARY QUESTION.
Between French Territory and Brazil
Trouble Eypcctrd.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Feb. n-M.
vices received here from Cayenne
French Guiana. says that the French
joint committee appointed TO inquire
into the boundary question betve-n
France and Brazil has just been hs1:i
from on the COunani river. The newsHis
more sensational than satisfactory and
for some treason the colonial govern.
lnent was doing its utmost 10 supp-eH
the facts.
The correspondent says that boia
commissions Went out guarded By
heavy escorts equally matched. II.
Frerchmcn had the gunboat Joutrc!
and an equal number OF troops. 4 cs.
lision occurred between these two forcts
in The interior. There were no details
and i, was not publicly known whethI
there had been any bloodshrd. The fat
mat the governor Immediately sent re-
Inducements Of 200 troops TO the front
without waiting to communicate VIII
Paris. was thought TO indicate that ID.
matter was serious.
The French government has issued an
order thut all liberated convicts now al
large in the colony shall be concentrate
In Maroni. This IndiscrlR9iHa;e and W.
looked for action tells most cEuelly o.
many now respectable citizens In Cay
enne. Being legally unable 10 max.
any distinction brtween The reformed
and the incorr!gibie cut throat cleInfn,
which is annually growing larger ari
becoming a. menace to the colony. 8!
have been'truthlessly included in iha
damnationlof Maroni.
According 10 British Guiana news
papers, the authorities there are on me
lookout for these prospective imni.
grants over the border and this is al
perhaps the cruelcst aspect of the aHai;.
II some Of the eXpatriated respectaof
citizens OF Cayenne decide TO Try the!'
fortunes In the more enlightened British
possessions. they viii be promptly ds.
ported back to Cayenne as rascals' y
BE- dealt with according 10 the FFen'a
laws.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

ed the Republican party expecting that
party to bear their burdens and TO
serve them. This has been going on
for years, but 1t cannot last forever.
gentlemen.
1T is time that corporations, COM
bines. trusts. and mufti-miiiionaires
were requested tn leave the front seats.
at least, and let the men who can speak
for the great body of voters. the men
who believe In Rcpublicanism and Alb
raham Lincoln. have room and part in
the conduct of public affairs.
Already the enormous business OF
this nation has passed into the control
OF gigantic trade and transportation
combinations. | need not submit any
proof Of this. You have only to look
around you. The men In this room
know that this is true. But what is to
come of 1t all?
"'rhe growth OF corporate power has
been rapid. 1t Is now well nigh com
plete. But this Is republic. and Il
republic of intelligent men and they
cannot be deceived much longer. The
ballot is mightier than money and an
aroused public sentiment will make
short work with every combination
that stands in the way OF Justice and
fair play.
1T is good and timely advice to our
party TO suggest that II send to tn. rear
the leaders who insist that government
shall be conducted with an eye solely
10 commercial interests.
THE rank and file will not stay with
the Republican party unless we choose
our leaders hereafter. without consult
ing those who control the corporations.
trusts and combines OF the country,
their attorneys. agents and servants.
II plead for 4 return TO the early mo-
tives and principles of the Republican:
party"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
THE FATAL CHAIR.

he was chosen bY Tirard as minister OF
public works. the public at large had
not heard much of him.
Even when. in February. 1892. Presi-
dent Carnot asked him 20 form cabl-
net. many people were wondering WHO
rs this Loubet" Where does he come
FROM
But the politicians who knew him
very well. and those who had met him
IN the Hobbies. answered: "Loub-t %;
Montelinar? Don't You know? He is
very nice fellow"
tle IL II nice fellow Gun brave homme)
That Is the general Judgment which was
~ be heard OF him. One knew that he
had Won the friendship and respect Of
MS c"iiehgues of all parties by his un-
Tet"htiouS MANNERS and his fairness.
ne WAS modest deputy. Il good father
he loved his children. OF whom he had
iliahf, ana he was very fond OF his
nome. lie Is "un homme d'in;ericur. g
as We say in French. CarnoI apprecl-
nted him highly. He had the virtues
ana qualities which We're most sympa-
thetic To the former president. And
during the period Of political excitement
when the parties were aroused against
one another CarnOt deemed that no one
WAS more proper to be IL minister of
Cancellation and concentration than NJ.
l.oubet. the honest Loubet, l.oube, "le
brave homme"
IL was the misfortune OF that pure
ana honest man. who had nothing 10 d.,
whatever with financial scandals 10
nave To deal with the Panama frauds.
ana IN tina, way he could not but draw
upon himself the luminosity and ;he IN
suits nt the pamphletee-s. The 'flthy.
press. the gutter papers. the shameful
sheets Of Rochefori, Drumon; ami
MiileVoye, have accused aim Of ,ryln:.
TO save the Paramulsts, and vcrS like
~ 'hey VIII strike that note more than
once now. The truth Is tha, Loubn;
WITH his good conscience though, il his
nutt not to rc'the culprits. but To-
unit she Islander and 10 prevent the on -.
emleS OF the Republic from making po-
utica! capital out If some individual
.ailures. lie was minister % the inter
Tor and was held responsible 10: some
perhaps questionable acts of his police
III relation to the weIl-known Panama
LIST. .Artois.
Loubet Will be n good representative
frtachmah IN the presidency. lie will
nut De an elegant dandy like Felix
- ~ VIII not nave the CDll anil
ris'u correctness II Sadl Garnet. Bu,
he NH have their plain. intellectual
Qualities their good temper and sound
Judgment.
ne VIII be- better speaker than Fee
TX rau:e. and. although not a great
scholar. he has the culture OF an aver
use French lawyer who knows some
Latin and Greek. Although he is look
ca upon rather rs "un brave BONNIE"
than I'm hommc fort" lie. is manor
enough general knowledge. AM; sn.yinI
ability 10 preside with intelligence and
authority NJ the council Of thu minis.
ters. lie VIII. Ike Felix Faurc ana
CARROT ri'i; the huspisnls and !nauyur.
ate The monuments. and II maSo hannan
that NJ the official hlnuuets NJ. viii do.
liver speeches as cloQucn, as those no
delivered once In the chamber In lsSs
~ prime minister, and again In the
senate, in 1895. which had botr INA sn
called 'hnnors OF the aiiichase," being
posted all over the country, 'S
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2?.-rhe lead
ers OF Washington Society have a ne"
fad. and II il taking the city by storm.
This lad is that the wife OF the leading
senator from each state shall he called
simply by her husbands last name.
with his Initials as completely left out
as though he hadn't amy. Thus you
see cards engraved with the simple In
scripton Mrs. SO and So, Of such and
such a state" with no other wording
unless 1t he an address In the lower left
hand corner.
a very pretty matron whose leader
shin Is established In political circles II
Mrs, Davis. wife OF Senator cushman
X. Davis OF Minnesota. This couple
occupies one of the hnndsomcst resi-
dcnccs In the capital. and both Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis are delightful entertainers
Recently Mrs. Davis has been
BROUGHT into print by her reconciliation
with Mrs. Merriam. wife Of cx-Govcr-
nor Merriam, Of Minnesota. Some
years ago, 1t Is said. Mrs. Dnris's nain"
was omitted from Mrs. Mcrrinm's call
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
Sale stopped.

Specia! Dispatch 10 the lntelllgencer.
PARSONS. w. Va. Feb. aa.-.Tudge
Holt has issued an injunction prohib-
iting the sale OF the property Of the
American Manufacturing and Enamel
ing Company, at Hendricks, which Is
valued ut between $4,000 and $50. 900.
The company had made an assignment
TO Valentine. Maxwell & Conley. attor-
neys here. and the property was adrer-
tised to be sold yesterday. Several
suits are pending against the company
was Its reason for letting the property
go TO sale in this manner. The inJunc-
ton was Issued to Alice c. Clark. of
Hendricks, who gave bond in the sum
of $500
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
largest Plurality Ever Given.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-The plu-
rality for Ashbridge. the Republican
candidate for mayor in yesterdays
election is 1876, the largest ever given
Il candidate for the office. He carried
every ward in the city and his total
vote, 143.20i Is the heaviest vote ever
given Il candidate IN the city except the
candidates !or President. The vote for
llOskins. the Democratic opponent OF
Ashhridge was 23,i3s, the smallest vote
accorded candidate OF that party for
4 city office In many years.
Both branches OF the new city c0un-
ell will have Overwhelming Republican
majOrities
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
MiIcs' CIaim for Damages.

AKRON, o.. Feb. 22-GeHeral Nell
son 4. Miles has filed exceptions to the
commissioners report of the sale OF the
property Of the Werner Printing Com
against the Werner Company FOR 49,
600. which the commissioners refused 10
allow, The Werner Companr published
Gencral Miles book, and he alleges the
w0rl; vas not done according to con
tract. IL presented claim for dam
ages for the above amount.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
GEN. GOAIEH'S VIEWS
Or the Situation In Cuba -pco' VI
Gratitude Arl, nnMlrhCch.

Gratitude Acknowledged.
NEW YORK Feb. GA srcc"
from Ma,anzns says: Gen. Gomez IN ."
interview said:
Since January ! sentiment thrcusHo''
Cuba has changed materially, Ano'H'
two months Will see all classes fra','
ni%inG. One year will do more 10 WV
out the ha,rcds cncendercd by 'hr :"
surrection than ten did TO reconcile e.
people 90 the north and south alter ~
civil war in the United States, ,,.
Discussing the relations cX'snns al,
tween the United States he Sa'I, A
Cuhans acknowledge their deep IT, IT,,
gratitude 10 the Americans. TO y, "a al
YOU will IN this island and yon wiz ., J
the Cuban and American i'aHS Hv" XII
together. But that does not mean m,
the people wish the latter TO rei'"''
former. ,,r
Patriotism and love Of the e'u' y,
can never properly be weighed , a.
balance against gold, yet many w. ar
can periodicals say that the Iue'. s,on.
blind because they cannot see ihr " aI,s
cinl advantage OF linking then NV MIN.
the United States. The Cao'"
right Is not Tor safe. ,,s,ity
Now let me SAY that unless ! si.,Iti
misiudgr the people 0f the IN A..
States, the majority Of them Mm,,rl.s
mnnd the redemption Of those P''
made by Congress.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

NEWAitk, O.. Feb. 9s.-Thr dead
body OF Mrs. Nancy l.arGcnt. who was
iroheh 10 death during the recent. cold
slap mas Jus; bsrtt found wear uau-
W." ~ 'his county. Mrs, l.argrnt was a
lived alone. "eN' ''"'''
one nad bcen In the habit Of vIsl,Inu
M. Wv ,"y,snoors and not being seen Tor
n nasS Ihey investigated and found
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 0, ! sos.
Pt.rn.Ea .HsHicire Co., Columbus. o.
GENTLEMEN: Your Pe-ru.na. as q
tonic, is certainly unexeelled, and in q
number OF eases that have come under
my, observation where it has been used
FOR catarrh, or any disease which has
its origin in that malady, it has been
OF great benefit. Pe.ru.nu has my
hearty recommendation, both as u tonic
and catarrh remedy.
W. A., MAcC0RKLE
Pe.ru.na is 4 permanent and scien-
tific cure for catarrh. 1t is purely
vegetable and works in harmony with
nature. All druggists sell it.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23
THE EXPANSION
OF the United States Since the
Revolutionary War.
SECRETARY WILSON'S SPEECH

At The. Michigan Club Bapauct-our
Responsibilities In Cuba AMI the
rhilinplncs-The FilipInos ut Pre-.
sent not lit for elEGoycrnmcnt.
Governor Pingrce Pleads for u Re-
turn 10 the Early Motives and Prin-
ciples ofthc Republican Party.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

MILLIONS Of bottles Of Cooks I'm.
Is,,"' NhnhpaEnc. extra DRY. hive been
"'""N' Always leaving taste FOR mo,c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

~ DOSE in time saves yves ,,ct,
Moods Norway Pine syrup ",o,.,I
remedy Tor coughs. colds, pu'""
diseases OF every sort.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

All the country Is astir over the COM
ing eloctr0cution of Mrs. Martha J.
Place. who IL condemned TO die In the
week of March 20 in the electrocutlOn
chair. Governor Roosevelt refuses to
pardon her. She is accused OF brutal
ly numbering her step-daughter. Ida
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-23

money or political cunning, II Is said:
The tree IL known by It's fruit IL 1.
not equally true that IL man Is known
by his deeds?
'"rhe Republican party, came into
power as the party OF the common pcO-
pie. The welfare OF an cnsiavcd race
was the chief cause OF Its organization.
The principle OF equal rights for all
found Its fullest expression In the
greatest OF all Americans-Abraham
Lincoln. The Republican party was
formed to make men free and equal. So
Of the civil wfr remained unsettled.
the Rcpubncan party was controlled by
men chosen TO represent ...c people.
But In time these questions disap-
peared and other questions demanded
attention. rOblems OF trade and IL
nance and quest Ions Of auministra
tion came up. Meanwhile wealth In
creased and capital and labor drlttcd
Into conflict. Gradually the men OF
wealth dropped into the Republican
party. Corporations found their inter-
exits well cared for by the men whu We're
chosen to the Legislative bodies az Re-
publicans.
Nov this has been goirg on 40 long
and go steadily that II has become nOtO-
riois. Old Republicans have been held
In line because they could do nothing
else. Some OF the leaders OF the Demo-
cratic purity have made II almost Im-
possible by their acts for thoughtful
business men 10 join II. All the men
who had schemes aud all the corpora
lions who wanted privileges have join
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-13
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Judge Hill had busy day yesterday.
he disposed of five DRINKS imposing Sc mt
ences ranging from So and costs to Sc
days in Jail.
Richard Nally broke glass in lunc
cart and was arraignea for malicious
mischief and was given 80 days in Jail
Jesse Waters stole watch on the Bay
State anG was fined $40 and costs.
Nelson Il. Bacon and Catharlne Cham
bers were arraigned on the charg of
fcrnication and were held to await the
action Of the grand jury at the next term
OF the superior court under $500 bail. In
default of sureties they were remanded
to jail.
By request of the city marshal, Annie
nj. Hunnewell, charged with being O com.
mon drunkard, was discharged.
Edward Marks. who broke into George
kavanaugh's store, was held in $500 bal
to await the action of the grand jury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-13
CHURCH OF MESSIAH MEETINe

There was largely attended meeting
of the parish of the church of the Messiah
last evening when action on tas reslgna.
ton of the Raw. W.M. kimmell was sak.
en-. A strong pressure was brought to
bear to induce Rsv. MIR. Kimmell to with
draw his resignation, but after his con-
yineing remarks, his resignation was
formally accepted with rsgret. The mat
ter of ways and means WINS then consid-
cred, and no definite action was taken s
to Rev. Mr.. Kimmell's successor. though ID
is understood there are several applica
tions for the vacancy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-13
HARBoR NOTES.
Item. ofInssrsst Picked Up Along ths
water Front.

The coasting schooner Harriet, Captain
Gaynor, arrived from Calais yesterday
leaking quite badly.
A sick sailor was taken TO the Marine
hospital from I he schooner Delaware on
her way to Boston from Bangor.
Lobster--urrivals were; CLARA Marston
9. 400 for the Portland Lobster company
Telephone, 1000 for Lewis Mcdonald
+. S. willard. 4. 100 for y. S. Willard j;
Nina aid Lizzie, a.4C0. Charlotte Beal,
1900 for g. A. wyer g. Co.; Luoretia,
4, 600 for N. +. Trefethen.
/ Mr.. Peter Doyle, assistant engineer on
the fire boat begins his vacation Tuesday.
The Thompson line steamship Tropea Is
expected at any time. She will be the
largest ship this company has ever
brought TO Portland. She is 800 feet
long. 10 feet wide and 81 feet deep. she
was built at Hepburn In 1899 and has q
dead weight capacity Of 5000 tons. The
Cumeria sailed from Newcastle for this
port last Saturday.
The steam Auoocisco will be in
spscted today by Messrs. Merritt and
p ollister.
The steamer Pauline arrived yesterday
from Boston and 1t is reported that abe
will take this place Of the Enterprise on
the Boothbayo route while the latter is
undergoing repairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-13
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.

In the United States District court yes
terday before Judge Webb were finally
concluded the arguments on the allow
ance OF the oiaimslof wages filed by some
10 or more seamen against the proceeds OF
the United States marshal's sale Of the
Mcdonald Dredging Co. IS steam dredges
Nos. and 3. Judge Webb fiuaIly is
sued an order allowing the claims, aggre.
eating about $1,000 June 10 has been
fixed as date for a hearing on the allow.
ance OF the claims nled against the auc.
toned craft by supply companies.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been Ii led
by Abner Richards, South Paris; Marth a
LHighton, Fort Fairfield; Fred A. Day,
Augusta; Frederick A. Landers, Bangor.
and John Porter of Jay.