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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THOMAS KlNCAID BRUNER
Secretary of the Board of
Agriculture and Promin-
ent in the Develop
mentof the States
Resources.

Raleigh possesses within her confines
many men who by their enterprise and
progressiveness in all matters have now
reputation of which any man might
well be proud, and among this list is L.
*. Bruner, the Secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture.
He was born at Salisbury, Rowan
county, in this State, January II, 1885.
His mother was Miss Kincaid, a
daughter 'of Clarissa Harlow Brandon
and from this side his Scotch-Irish and
English blood comes. His father, j j.
Bruner, of the Carolina Watchman, was
the son of Henry Bruner, of Pennsyl-
vania, of German descent.
Mr.. Bruner is largely Il self-edtcated
man. Aside from his school education
he was trained in his fathers printing
office-one of the best Of schools. Dur
ing the year 1880 he began a systematic
study of the mineral and arboreal re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHAS. S. WALLACE.
Wholesale Shipper of Fish and Oysters and
CLANS. One of the Foremost Citizens
Of Carteret County.

As one of the largest fish and oyster
dealers of North Carolina Mr.. Charles
S. Wallace, of Morehead City, is worthy
of prominent mention. Our subject is
the son of Robert Wallace, a native of
Carteret county, and was born Deem
Der the End, 1864. He was raised on
the farm until IA years Of age when he
entered the fish business with Mr.. w.
l.. Arendell, and after remaining here
for five and half years he accepted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LEARY & MADISON.

The Only Exclusive Dry Goods Store
in Morehcad City.
Messrs. J.. i. Leary and w. r. MALI
son began business on small scale
just three year ago. They are both North
Carolinians by birth, and We're raised
on the farm where they learned many
lessons Of thrift and economy that have
been of great value to them as mer-
chants. As merchants at Morehead they
rank at the very first, and in their large
and well ordered store viii be found
a most complete stock OF mems ana
boys clothing, hats, caps, carpets and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MooREs LIBRARY HISTORY

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

This institution was established by
Drs ]. c. Walton ard J. A. Williams,
two of Reidsville's most prominent ply
sicians, and its success has been OK
tremely satisfactory, both to the gentle
men associated in its control, and to the
city and surrounding community.
The Sanitarium is fully equipped with
all modern appliances for the treatment
of Chronic and Surgical eases; competent
nurses and attending physician in charge
at all hours both day and night Mo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Mr.. Linton made his advent into this
world ut Philadelphia, the city of
"Brotheriy Love. Ills early education
was obtained at the public schools of
that city. When he afterwards went out
into the world, he learned thoroughly
every thing about gas plants and their
construction. Coming into contact with
able men in early life, he imbibed
traits of industry, energy and progress
iveness. During the latter part of 1853
he came South, took charge of the gas
plant at Charlotte, North Carolina, and
remained there until 1865, when he went
to Salisbury, this State. where he resided
until 1875. While living in that place
he was for ten years a member of the
Board of Aldermen. Returning to Char
lotte he resumed charge of the gas plant,
and continued to hold this position until
within the last month or two, when he
resigned and came to Raleigh to con-
duct the management or the Stand
ard Gas and Electric Company of this
city.
While in Charlotte Mr.. Linton served
two terms in the city council. He was
also chairman of the committee on
buildings and city property, and a mem
her of the health and also the street
committee. Although by nature Il man
Of a conservative disposition, Mr.. Linton
did ali in his power to benefit Char
lotte, and now Raleigh is to get the
fenefit Of his far-seeing commercial sa-
gacity and prudence. He has always
been an ardent Democrat, taking the
interest of good citizen In all cam
paigns. He is member of the Masonic
fraternity, is large property and
is largely interested in the Bingham
Mills Of Charlotte. Mr.. Linton also
OWES considerable mineral interests in
AIecklenburg, Rowan and Moore coun-
ties.
1t is to such enterprising men as this
that North Cardinals cities owe their
growth, and | cannot express myself
with too much warmth in my
welcome Of Mr.. Linton to the Capital
City, where | think he will find a
field for the exercise of his many brill
liant capacities. As man he has al
ways stood high in every community III
which he has lived, and has been deserv-
eddy popular both in social and business
circles. His is a striking personality,
both physically and mentally Altogether
! feel that Raleigh has gained much by
IHaflotte loss.
PIANOS AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
Do YOU want Il Piano? If so write or call
on The Hume Piano Company, on Mar
tin street, Academy of Music Building,
and you can get a high grade Piano
from $75 to $3.50, less than the cash
price.
GEO. d. MEARES, Mgr.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
OBJECTIONABLE TREATIES
LIKELY TO BE DEFEATED
Opponents of the Several Reciprocity
Agreements are Combining
Their Strength.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-There is grave
danger Of failure of the reciprocity
treaties negotiated by the President I'M
der the DinEley law. Interests unfavor-
ably affected by the proposed reductions
OF duty are bringing pressure TO bear upt n
Senators and Representatives 10 oppose
the treaties. and II the men whose con-
stituents are opposed 10 one treaty COM
bine with those opposed TO another, all
may fail
Under the law these treaties must not
only be ratified by a two-thirds vote OF
the Senate. but they must be approved
by a majority Of both houses. II is now
feared that II the treaties are ratified by
the Senate they may fail in the House.
IN this event the supporters Of the treaties
Will hold that the provision requiring the
approval Of a treaty by the House is un-
constitutional, and that upon their ratif-
cation by the Senate the treaties become
effective under the constitution.
Opposition TO the treaty with Great
Britain for reciprocity with jamaica
comes principally from the fruit growers
Of California and Florida. The French
treaty is opposed very strongly by some
New England manufacturers of articles
which IL is proposed to admit at lower
rates OF duty.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY G0THAM'S COUNCIL

NEW YORK. Dec. 29-At the meeting
OF the New York City Council to-day res
oluuons Of sympathy for the Beers, which
were offered on last Tuesday. were adopt
ed with but one dissenting vote.
Resolutions condemning the action of the
Government in continuing the war in the
Philippines were also passed. The latter
resolutions stated that the war was be-
gun against Spain for the purpose Of pro-
curing the liberty Of the Cubans. and was
now being carried on for purposes of gain.
soon after the resolutions had been de-
clared carried Councilman Stewart NJ
brice. son OF the late Calvin S. Brice. who
had not been present when the resolutions
were introduced and voted on. joined the
Council and expressed Indignation at the
Philippines resolution. He moved to
have II reconsldered. His motion prevailed
without protest and the resolution was
reconsidered and put on file
The Boer resolution stood as passed
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
FRENCH OFFICIAL POINTS
OUT ENGLAND'S MISTAKE

PARIS, Dec. 29.-The virtual seizure by
British officials OF vessels laden with
American -four consigned TO the Beers
and the statement OF the Lokal Anzeiger
regarding an alleged Anglo-German-P Port
uguese treaty FOR the division OF Portu-
gals colonies between Great Britain and
Germany have aroused renewed interest
IN Paris. While there IS a desire 10 dis
credit the Lokal Anzeiger's statement
its publication has Occasioned undoubted
uneasiness, because the contamination OF
such a plan would be a diplomatic stroke
unfavOrable 20 France and Russia The
possession OF Delagoa Bay is believed 10
be essential 10 British success in South
Africa a. a victory over the Beers Is es-
sential 20 Great Britsin's international
prestige. Therefore II IL felt that II neces-
sary Great Britain viii take extreme
a. easures.
An official of the French Foreign Office
said 20 the correspondent OF the Assoclat-
ed Press to-day. with respect 10 the seiz-
ure q breadstuffs:
Such q seizure is absolutely outside OF
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
INCENDIARY FIRE AT NAPA
Buildings of the Johnson-Locke Mer.
camille Company DESTROYED.

a
Nara Dec. 29.-Three buildings NJ tho
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Cornnarv.s 49,,
cream or tartar factory here were d.
stroyed by fire this morning in East Nam
Inc oiaze started in the small building
used III the manufacture of almond oil
II spread very rapidly and for a time II
IooAed as though the entire plant must
go. After three hours of hard work the
HTemen succeeded in getting the confa-
eldtIoh under control. They fought
asdluSl long odds, because there was no
liSssure from the water mains The
pumps az the Napa City Water Company 5
PIahl, Two miles from Napa, We're started
put an hour had elapsed before sufficient
pressure could be obtained. Three dwell
Lls houses adjoining the plant were saved
Sller hard struggle by the firemen Tho
loss Is placed at $4,000 and is partialII,
covered by insurance
]: {. hinsey Of San Francisco arrived
IN Napa TINS morning and after having q
tax with the employees, said the fire va :
probably Of incendiary origin. Mr. Ktn9
ssy Is the general outside manager for
Ine company. An attempt was made last
Iuesuay night 10 set n fire in the dry
room by some individual but IL was dis
covered by some of the men on the night
shlIt and eNtinguished. Early last even
ing lighted candle was found in the
almond oil building by one of the en-
ployes.
At the time Of the blaze Harvey @
kinsey, manager of the works. and Jacl,
tealler were asleep in their apartments.
lhey were awakened by clouds OF smoke
coming into their room and narrowly es-
caped with their lives II is the general
opinion on the streets here that the fire
was the work Of an incendiary
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
B0ERS CAPTURED
TWO BRITISH FORTS

PRETORIA. Monday. Dec. 25.-General
Schalkburger reports under date OF De-
cember p that trains are now running
10 Co,enso. indicating that the Beers
have built connection around Lady
smith.
General Cronje reports from the Modder
River. December p, that the Beers cap
tured two British forts al Kuruman De-
cember II.
Il is rumored that General Methuen's
big naval gun has exploded.
The Transvaal Government has pro-
mulgated new gold tax law by which
individuals and companies working their
own mines are taxed 80 per cent OF the
output, while mines worked by the Gov
eminent will pay 80 per cent Suspended
mines viii pay 50 per cent on their prob
able output. calculated on three months
workings. Reducing works viii pay 30
per cent on their net profits. The law is
retroactive TO October 10
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
MADE MERRY
IN THE MORGUE
UniQue ReVel of Citizens
of Wardner.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WARDNER, Idaho. Dec. 29-The elite
Of society OF this camp held high rev
elry last night IN the morgue Of Under
taker WolbOrn. who gave one Of the most
unique functions ever pulled OF In this
part of the country. Collins for seats,
embalming fluid cans for coffee, and sand
wiches served on silver coffin plates were
some OF the grewsome features OF the
evening, which passed off in whirl OF
dances, music and gayety, in spite OF the
chilling surroundings. The room smelled
OF coffin varnish. All around were recep-
tacles for the dead. Were they all empty?
Undertaken Wolborn did not say.
When the tired dancers sought mo-
ment's rest collins We're pulled out and
the ladies sat upon them. while the gen
tlemen famed the flushed cheeks with
hymn books. When the music started
again the deathboXes were showed back
against the wall and the waltz would be-
gin with as much happiness in evidence
as II the surroundings had been less sug-
gestive OF the tomb
The supper was served at the ghostly
hour Of midnight. The guests sat around
the room on caskets, while walters with
pallbearers' badges and black aprons
served coffee from a nice new embalming
fluid can and passed sandwiches on a silver
casket plate. Thirty couples attended the
dance and participated in the coffin sup
per. Mining superintendents, merchants
business men Of all classes and the best
ladies Of the camp were in attendance.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
HIBERNIANS PLEDGE
AID TO THE BOERS

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 29.-More than
600 delegates, representing forty divisions
OF the Ancient Order Of Hibernians OF
Philadelphia, with a total membership Of
10000. held secret meeting in Industrial
Hall tonight for the purpose Of taking
action 10 help the Beers in their war with
Great Britain. After the meeting had ad-
Journed IL was announced that the dele
gates Of all divisions had pledged the men
OF their divisions 10 contribute s. 80 to-
ward a fund OF $4,000 10 be raised for
the purpose OF sending a hospital ship to
the Beers. II was also announced that
strong resolutions Of sympathy for the
Beers had been adopted. and the members
OF the order heartily indorse and will par
ucipate IN the pro-Boer mass meeting 10
be held in this city on January IS. under
the auspices Of the Irish-American Club
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
QUAY FEARS AN
EXTRA SESSION
Thinks He Would Again
Be Turned Down.
ABOUT READY TO WITHDRAW
WOULD LIKE TO NAME A NEW
CANDIDATE.
Politicians Consider This Course Un-
wise, as the "Insurgents" Are
Opposed to Any Machine
Candidate.
Special Dispatch TO The Call.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 29.-Whether there
will be an extra session OF the Pennsyl-
vania State Legislature called 20 elect a
successor to Matthew s. Quay depends
entirely upon the United States Senate
regarding the seating of Quay on the GER
tihcate Of Governor William A. Stone.
who appointed him. Former Senator quay
Is at mis- home in Beaver. near here. He
was expected In Pittsburg to-day 70 con-
fer with his lieutenants regarding the
selection OF candidates for the new Legis-
lature. He is figuring now whether IL
would be better 10 allow the matter 20
go before an extra session OF the present
body or take chances on the new Legis-
lature, which will organize In January.
1901.
1t is the general opinion in this State
that the United States Senate will refuse
to seat Mr.. Quay and that an extra ses-
sion OF the Legislature will be called by
Governor Stone just as soon as Mr.. Quay
gives the word. Mr.. Quay comedies that
II an extra session OF the present Legis-
lature is called he cannot be. elected as
he Is no stronger. now than he was be-
fore the body adjourned.
II is his intention. therefore. II is said
by persons OF the inside, 70 withdraw
and put forward a candidate that will
be agreeable 70 him. Who this candidate
will be is not known. No matter who
he may be II he is State machine man
against him and it is doubtful II he can
be elected.
II is believed tnat MT. quay, with his
superior political sagacity and knowledge.
would not think OF going before either
the present Legislature or the people for
another term.
Quay men believe Il would be much
easier for them 10 elect a man with the
Legislature as 81 is al present constituted
than TO go into contest for the control
Of the next Legislature with the Senator
ship as an issue. They hold that the
insurgents" having concentrated their
forces against quay alone. are In a POSI-
tiOn 10 make terms OF peace.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
PIED THE FORMS.

IAN ANDREAS, Dec. 29.-About noon
to-day +. F. Wood. an Angels Camp at
torney. entered the office of the Calaveras
Citizen just before press time and pied
four news forms, nearly ready for press.
a job form and galley OF type. The act
was committed while he was enraged over
a number of articles which appeared in
the Citizen, rejecting upon him as an at
torney and a citizen. Just prior to the act
Wood met the editor Of the Citizen. c. o.
Zeigenfuss, on the street and demanded
saying he could see when the paper was
printed. and after a few words. walked
away. Wood went directly to the office,
forced the door and did the Job Nobody
was I'm the office at the time. AS he
was leaving he remarked TO a bystander,
II guess there will be nothing in the
paper about me this week" The damage
is about $500. Wood is under arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
ALLEGED DETECTION
OF FREE SKATERS

LONDON. Dec. ga dispatch from
Dourenzo Marquee. dated December 23
says a curious story is current. emanat-
Ing from Boer sources. that Matt Steyn.
brother Of the President Of the Orange
Free State. and $40 Free Staters have
definitely refused 10 continue the war.
Matt Steyn. acting as spokesman Of the
party. is reported 10 have told the Presi-
dent that he was only authorized 10 inter-
vene in the interest Of peace and that the
burghers did not feel that they We're
bound by his "unwarrantable conduct"
especially as they ran the risk of confis-
cation Of their property. and they simply
desired 10 be permitted 10 farm in peace
and proposed TO Immediately return 10
their farms
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
DISASTROUS FIRE
At OCCIDENTAL
Chlef Business Block a
Mass of Ruins.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

,9,EAN 9-AN Ia ROSA, Dec. 29.-The town Of Oc-
cidental, also known as Howards station
was visited by disastrous coriagration
iast ilsht. Every building of Importance
In the city is now a mass ~ sr,oI,tr,,
ruins. O+A''e
me flames broke out in w. Hansen's
butcher shop and in a few moments
SPTrSSau 70 the Altamont Hotel adjoining.
me entire population turned out to fight
IN sne names, but without adequate appa-
adtus lhelr efforts were fruitfess The
names spread from one building TO an
olner and before they were checked the
gIItI[e y T plock from the Altamont Hotel 10
destroyed. S'o4e is
=, - connolly, proprietor Of the hotel. IS
pIoodhplE the heaviest loser. He a few
nlpHlhs ago returned from New Zealand
S,a.re SEneIe Tor twelve years he acted as United
states Consul, and purchased the prom
81 i.y. a Few weeks ago he had the hotel
rSSnoIated and refurnished MANY mer-
Jiants a. suffered heavily. The entire loss
the ire is unknown. CAUSE vi
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
BANKER COLE is
FORMALLY ARRESTED
Waived a Preliminary Examination
and Will Be Taken to Boston
ar Once

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 29.-The warrant
for the arrest OF Charles II. Cole formerly
president Of the Globe Bank OF Boston.
on charge of embezzling $500. 900 arrived
to-day. The United States Marshal also
received telegram from the Attorney
General Of the United States directing him
TO conduct Cole TO Boston under guard.
Cole waived a preliminary examination
here and the start for Boston will be
made tomorrow. The warrant contains
four counts. The first charges Cole with
receiving $500. 600 on August last and en-
bezzling II. and the second accuses him of
embezzling 100000 on August l.. The
other two counts simply refer 10 these
previous transactions.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST

WASHINGTON. Dec Ex-senator Per-
kins to-day called upon Surgeon General
Nyman and protested against allowing
passengers 10 travel from Vancouver 10
san Francisco by rail while restrictions
are placed on those who arrive by steam
ers. This restriction is on account of the
plague in Hawaii and Senator Perkins
claims that railroads should not receive
any more recognition than steamships
The department claims that the quaran-
tlne station on Angel Island is not cap
aDle or accommodating the large number
OF immigrants and Congress no doubt will
De asked 10 appropriate additional money
The increase Of commerce at San Fran
cisco necessitates eXpediting the quaran-
Ihe or shlpS at that port and appropria-
tlon Tor the service will have TO be largely
increased 10 uphold the station. Senator
Perkins is assured that this appropriation
VIII be granted by the Senate at an early
date and will insist before the committee
that this is the only way TO insure eff
cheney. He has no doubt that his asking
Tor an increased appropriation for the
station will be met with anything but ap-
proval.
Senator Perkins called on the Superin-
tendent Of Coast Survey, relative to the
establishment OF lighthouses and beacons
along the Alaskan coast. The department
has assured him that IL will give the ter
rltory proper facilities.
The Civil Service Commission will hold
an examination at San Diego on February
3 Tor the position of pilot in the quarter
masters department at large Of the War
Department.
The condition Of the National Bank at
Washington on December shows the
average reserve TO be $3.50 against 49, 73
per cent on September 4; loans and dis
counts increase from 81, ,43l. .055 to sl1 224 AS;
individual deposits increase from Sl7, ,702, 972
TO SI9 774.S3S
Pensions for Californians - Original
George Spoor, Napa, SO: Abel p. Hoffman
Los Angeles. IS; Joseph Richardson, Ala
media, Sc; David r. Anthony, Jackson. SIS.
Oregon-Original: James r. Kendall
Cottage Grove. s..
Washington-Original: Arthur Bridges,
Hoquiam. So Increase-Norris n. Bell,
Port Angeles, $ TO s12.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
TROOPS FOR ALASKA.
One or More Additional Posts Likely
to Be Established.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-At the Cab
met meeting to-day much OF the time
was occupied by Secretary Wilson in dis
cussing the agricultural possibilities OF
Alaska. 1t may be decided 10 increase
the number Of troops in Alaska, on the
ground that the constantly increasing
population demands additional protection
Reports reaching the Government indicate
that the rush next year TO Alaska, es-
pecially TO Cape Nome. will be large and
that more troops probably will be re-
quired. 1t is likely one or more additional
posts will be established, one doubtless at
Cape Nome. but none Of the details have
yet been worked out.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
PERFUME MANUFACTURING
PLANT FOR CALIFORNIA
Enterprise to Be Established at Mon
rovia by Party Of New York
Capitalists.

CHICAGO. Dec. 29.-Within a few
months there will be established in Mon
rovia. Cal. the first perfume farm and
perfume manufacturing plant operating
on an extensive scale that has ever been
New York capitalists have been working
on the scheme for several months
Thousands of acres OF land have been
bought in Southern California. Expert
German and French chemists have al
ready been engaged. and early in the
coming spring the plant. IL is said. will
be in full operation. \ meeting Of the
in New York in a week or two and final
arrangements for the organization OF a
stock company completed. Ii is intended
TO incorporate under the laws OF Illinois.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-30
STRANGLED HIS WIFE
TO SAVE HIMSELF

BALTIMORE. Dec. 29.-Franklin p. Liv-
ingston. the blind man, who late on
Christmas night strangled his wife. Dora
Livingston, and on the following day paid
a man q dollar 10 lead him to the police
station, was discharged from custody to-
day by Judge Stockbridge. His attorney
asked that he be released on the ground
that the Coroner's jury had decided that
the murder was committed in self-defeEse
and that the commitment Of the Coroner
charging Livingston with murder was de-
fective. Judge Stockbridge took this view
and dismissed the prisoner
The evidence before the Coroner's jury
showed that Livingston had been attacked
in the middle OF the night by his wife. and
that he choked her TO death to save hiri-
self.