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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DRS. PATTERSON
AND BELTS
Leading Dental Surgeons Of Fa etteaIIe and
Public Spirited Citizens. Al;rge
Practice,

There is only one way to win hon
orable recognition among our citizens
and that is to join the ranks with the
determination that nothing shall cause
you TO swerve from the path of honesty
1t often happens that the most flatter-
ing avenues present themselves by
which one could in a short time garner
much grain, but when the matter is
sifted, there is discovered a view of
dishonesty that leaves the winner of
the dollars, decided loser in the esti-
nation of his associates and the public
at large. When writing on the line Of
integrity and progress, reference is made
to the above named gentlemen. Eff
GENTLY representing their profession in
Fayetteville they present not only natur-
al adaptation and ingenuity, but have
that practical experience which guaran-
tees the execution Of work in that finish
ed and perfect manner which will bear
the most critical inspection.
G.. b. PATTERSON. ID. ID. S.
DIR. Patterson, the senior member of
the firm, was born in Chatham county,
North Carolina, in 1861. He was edu-
Gated at the Mount Vernon High School,
and for his professional training attend
ed the Dental Department Of the Uni
versity of Maryland, graduating in 1899.
Before attending the University of
Maryland, however the doctor had four
years experience in the study and prac
tice of dentistry with DR.. Griffith, Of
Greensboro, commencing with him in
1885 This experience and PRACTICAL
work was of great value i'll taking the
course at college, and no doubt has con-
tributed largely to the reputation the doe
tor has acquired in extracting teeth and
in bridge work, in these latter particu-
lars he being specially noted for his
skill.
Dir. Patterson located in Fayetteville
in 1880, where he has practiced his
profession with great success, and taken
great interest in the social aud bust
ness welfare Of Fayetteville. He is
at home in all work connected with the
profession, and has built up a large
practice. not confined to the best people
Of the city and Cumberland county, but
all through the adjoining counties.
J. s. BELTS, ID. ID. S.
Dir. Belts. the junior member of the
firm, was born in SCOTS Hill, North
Carolina, in 1867, and was educated at
Trinity College. He attended the Dental
Department Of Vanderbilt University,
and after graduating therefrom served
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DOCTORS HUNTER 4 HUNTER.
A Firm of Leading Dentists.

The dental art, for it is an art, may
be amply demonstrated by rne compari-
son Of dentistry as practiced in the days
of our forefathers, and the elegant ana
and strikingly beautiful production the
present existing school. In former times
dentistry was purely mechanical, it Is
now thoroughly scientific. The hrm
whose names captions this article are
modern not only as opera
tors but in office appliances and fixtures.
DR.. II. l.. Hunter, the senior member OF
the firm is native of Halifax county.
this State. and was educated at Madi-
son College, Pennsylvania and graduated
from the Baltimore College OF Dental
Surgery in 1870. In the civil war Or.
Hunter was first lieutenant of North
Carolina State Troops Co. IF, Thirty
Sixth Regiment. He has practiced den
tstry in Fayetteville since 1893. lie
was for a long time a member of the
State Dental Examiners Board, and was
one of the five founders of the State
Dental Society. DR.. Hunter is one or
the most distinguished men in the State
in his profession.
DR.. L. NJ. Hunter, the junior member
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Incorporated in 1896 Win a
Capital Stock of $2l5.-
900. Now Running
AT FULL CAPACITY.
A SPLENDID MODERN
EquipL ed Mill, Manufacture
ing Yarns, CoIored and
Gray Goods. An
Up-to-Date Set
of Officers.

Every city in the United States, either
from its geographical position or from
some peculiar natural advantages, has
some speciality attracting the attention
of its business men. The development
of these advantages, whether their ten
dency is toward transportation, com
merce or manufacturing has in many in
stances proven the corner stone ON which
Il magnificent commercial prosperity has
been erected The only feature ever
wanting to bring about this result, to
form, as it were, the Keystone to render
certain, symmetrical and complete the
arch of their possible commercial promi-
hence, has been the enterprise of their
business men, the foresight to forecast
the possibilities of the future, and cour-
age sufficient to utilize them. Fayette-
vile has in Mr.. w. l.. Holt a man whose
keen foresight and business tact gave
him clear insight into the advantages
possessed by this point, for the estab-
lshment of cotton mill industries. The
name of Holt is so interviewer with the
cotton milling industries of North Caro-
lima as to make the two almost a unit,
but more Of this later.
The famous Holt-Morgan Mills were
Incorporated in 1896 with capital stock
of S125,G00. which has since been in
creased to$225000. The following we'll
known and prominent gentlemen consti-
tute the officiate:
w. l.. Holt. President
+. G. Holt. 49,. Vice President
w. NJ Morgan. Treasurer
l.. A. Williamson Secretary.
The mills are situated in South Fay
etteville in the midst of one hundred
acres of ground, owned by the company
The building is a substantial structure
two stories high, 100 feet wide and 300
feet long,built of brick. Every attention
was paid to sanitary conditions in its
erection, and il is equipped in modern
and up-to-date manner that makes it the
peer of any in the land This equipment
consists of 11,000 spindles and 400
looms. They Manufacture yarns from
Fights to thirties, colored and gray
goods. These goods are sold through a
New York city agency, conducted by
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MIKE EOLlB.
Manager King Clothing House.

Twelve years ago witnessed the es-
Establishment of this business. The store
is :5Ox120 feet in dimensions, two stories
in length, both floors being used. The
stock carried embraces large and ele-
CANT assortment of clothing Tor men and
boys and full line of gents furnish
ing goods. The house enjoys large
patronage which extends throughout
Cumberland and adjoining counties and
increases with the fight OF time. The
establishment is located on the corner of
Preston and Market streets.
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A Prominent Physician and an Esteem

A. Prominent Physician and an Esteem
ed Gentleman.
Prominent among the professional men
of this section is Doctor Jacob Franklin
Highsmith an esteemed citizen and
polished, cultured gentleman. His an
cestry is numbered among the oldest in
the State.
Our subject is by birth, North Car
Gilman, who first saw the CLEAN Of dawn
in Sampson county, ten miles west of
Clinton, September LIST, 1868. His youth
was passed in securing an education,
which was obtained at the old Salem
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Il. X. ROSE.

Real Estate and Fire Insurance Agent,
Fayetteville, North Carolina.
This, we'll known and highly esteemed
gentleman is the active Secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce and enjoys the
confidence of the community. Any and
all business entrusted to his care will
receive prompt attention. He is also a
Notary Public Business and .corre--
spondence solicited. Mr.. Rose is one of
Fayetteville's Invest and most energetic
citizens. who is doing all in his power to
aid in the development of Fayetteville.
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JAS. II. M'NEILL & SON.
IJndertakers and EmbaImers.

~ UndertakefS ana EmDalmers.
This business was originally founded
some three-quarters of century ago,
and is perhaps the oldest in the State.
A general undertaking and embalming
business is conducted. The firm are
graduates Of the Oriental School OF En-
balming, 1892, and also of the United
States College OF Embalming, at New
York. 1893.
They carry a full line Of undertakers'
goods, from the cheapest to the best,
and take entire charge of funerals, fur
nishing hearses, hacks etc. Their long
experience renders them peculiarly
adapted for their business. They are
wide-awake men. keep thoroughly
abreast with their profession, and are al
ways ready to respond at any time TO
any call made upon them for services.
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JAMES WILLIAM MCNEI1L, NJ. d

Christian
JAMES WILLIAM MCNEIIL, NJ. D..
A Prominent Physician and a Leading
Citizen of Fayetteville.
The subject of this ketch is a North
Carolinian by birth and first saw the
light of day in Cumberland county,
June %, 1919 His ancestors are among
the old and distinguished families of the
State, and his father, Sheriff Hector
Mcneil, q well-known citizen of this
section is now living at the advanced
age of ninety-one. He is active ana
gives evidence of years of usefulness.
Doctor Mcneil received an excellent
education at the schools of Fayetteville
and in December of 1870, turned his at
tention to the study of medicine, under
DIR. Graham, of Duplin county.
Subsequently he attended the Bellvue
Medical Hospital College of New York,
and graduated from that institution in
1876. beginning active practice at Fay
etteylle, where he has since resided.
Aside from the active practice of his
profession, DIR. Mcneil has found time
to devote to other matters. He has
been Il member of the State Medical So
ciety since 1876 and has been President
of that organization. He is Examiner
for the New York Life and other Insur-
ance Companies.
For period of ten years he has held
the position of President of the Cumber-
land county Board of Health and has
made an able record in that position In
politics he is a Democrat of the true
blue" cast and has always done all in
his power TO advance his party's Inter
ests He is a member of the knights
of Pythias and an Elder in the Presby-
terrain church. DIR. Mcneil mas also been
active in affairs military, having former
ly been surgeon of the Second North
Carolina Regiment. As a town builder
he has been active and is now a member
of the Chamber of Commerce and IA
member of the important committee to
built the local tobacco warehouse. He IS
also director in the Fayetteville Wood
enware Company. In conclusion it may
be said that Doctor Mcneil is man of
fine manners and address, and strong
will. Loyal to his convictions he has
never yet failed friend or quailed before
an opponent.
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w. q. CLARK.

Dealer in fresh family groceries, corn,
bacon -four, etc. Handles fruits and
vegetables. Mr. Clark does fine bust
ness and handles the best or goods and
sells at reasonable prices. Place OF bust
ness 80 Hay street.
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gentleman that he is patriot, a lover of
mankind. true friend and sincere
Christian.
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J. S. BELTS, d. D. S.

DR.. Belts, the junior member of the
firm. was born in SCOTS Hill, North
Carolina, in 1867, and was educated at
Trinity College. He attended the Dental
Department Of Vanderbilt University,
and after graduating therefrom served
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
NOT A MERRY CHRISTIANS.
Son Kills "a Drunken Father in Broo k-
lyn.

New York. Dsoemner 25.-while his
family was gathered around the Christ
mss dinner In Brooklyn today. Charles
Haffner entered his home and caused a
family quarrel, which ended in the muir
der.of the father by his son Harry.
The family's story is that Hatfner came
home from saloon and entered the din
ing Ioom just IS the wife and her two
sans were starting dinner. Mrs. Haffnor
called his attep ton to took and writing
desk which she had given to her son
Harry for a Christmas gift. This seemed
to nettle the father and he terra the book
and tried to throw it in the tire. Harry
prevented him and resumed his seat at
the table. IL is said that Haffper then
broke this writing desk, uhrsAtentd TO kill
his son and wife hni sir1ck harry. In
tit of anger Harry graspei large knife
and severed his fathers jugulgr vein and
the elder Haffner died before the arrival
OF the am buiance. harry was arrss ted.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
TINGED WITH SORROW.
How Christmas Was Observed at Wind
sor Castle.

London, December 25.-For the first
time In thirteen years, Queen Victoria
and the royal family passed Christmas
day at Windsor. The Duke and Duohefs $
Of Connaught and the children Of Prin-
csss Henry OF Battenburg were Of the
party. Not only was there baron OF
beef arranged, but there was also mag
nificent Christmas tree, with many
colored candles. for the childrsn, In
which the Queen evinced the gre eatest
interest.
10 was In fact her express desire that
the grandchildren who assem- blsd about
her today should not have their Christ
mas marrsd BY the events which have
saddened her own heart; and the festivi :.
ties at Windsor Castle. although tingsd
with sadness such as fills ell English
hearts, carried no suggestion OF sorroU to
the children.
The keynote OF the festivities at Wind
sor today was the Queens unal terab 10
devotion to and faith In that empire
which she believes will ultimatsly
achieve the highest alma and ambition
Of her unselflsh reign.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
Families of Doomed Men
Destitute.
Men Working to Recover Bodies
Almost Exhausted.

Brownsville, Pa, December s5 Work
at the Brsznell mines Is progressing very
slowly. -Four more bodies have been re-
covered, but not Identified. Some Of the
fami OF the doomed men are In q
suffering condition and provlsions are
being sent out by the Brownville mer
chants as well asl from Uniontown.
The men who have been working sincs
Saturday to recover the bodies are almost
sxharssed. yet they refuse to give up,
The fact that last Saturday was pay day
at the mine and that there were nc
empty wagons TO load accounts for
many not going into the mine tha. morn
ing. Had the accident occurred any 9th.
er day there would have bsen mors than
hundred men in the mine and the re-
suit would have been even..more appalling
than it was A pathetic story is told of
little Albert Merz who died after telng
rescued. He lived only a few steps from
the shaft. He went to the window Sat-
urday morning and lookel out saying to
his father: "Para, / guess there is nc
use Of me going to work this morning as
there is no loading"
The father said he had b,tt,r go o nd
heip him feed the mules. They both
started out together and never returned
to their home alive.
Tas miue officials admit that two or
more bodies are still In ths min. but
rspI Iesen tatives of the Slavonic society
have made q house to house canvas and
report that eight OF the,,numberlare known
to be in the wreck and how many others
they do not know.
That naked lights and unlocked safety
lamps usrs used in dangerous mine
was officially confirmed to-day b. PIT bose
1homas Jones
In reply to questions. MIR Jones stated
that on last Tuesday morning he issued
general ordsr that the miners could
dispense with safety lamps.
lie said ne considered that the mine
VAS safe, as the "hreak through" had
been fixed up. Safety lamps were In use
before Tuesday. Some safety lamps In
use In the mine were not locked. be-
cause, MIR. Jones said, he thought the
men who used them were co npstsnt to
carry them unlocked
"W.s that not contrary to the resula-
tions"
"Oh, there may be regulation" re.
piled Mr.. Jones, "but men sometimes
carry unlocked lamps where 1t IL known
that they are experienced miners.
Mins Superintendent Dyer, when In
forme1 OF NJ. Jones's statement, said:
Il know nothing of the order Issued
Tuesday, but consider Mr., Jones capa-
Bile man who knows bis business and
suppose he used his Judgment"
A. 5. Braznell, manager OF the mines,
faid:
81 know nothing Of such an order. /
have no part in the direct management OF
the mine, as our pit officials ore the re-
sponsibls parties. The company has no
statement to make"
The corrected list shows that tbs recoy-
cred dead number fifteen and that the
N miss,ng-almost absolutely certain to be
In the mine--nuniber twelve.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
TRACKS TORN UP.
Trouble Between Railroads Over
Building n Bridge,

Rouses Point. N. Y, December s5.-As
q result Of clash between about so en.
ployes of the Rutland railroad, hsaued by
Superintendent Pierce, aud about rs EN-
ployss Of the Central Vermont railroad,
by Superintendent Of Bridges Foohey.
Roadmaster Eirod and Chief Engineer
Robert Ford yesterday ut this plaoe. sew
sral rods of the Central Vermont track
were torn up, the telegraph wires of thu
Rutland road wers out, rendering com
humiliation with the head Office ut Rut-
land impossible and big new engine
belonging to the Csntral Vermont road,
valued at $1,000. was seizsd by the Rut-
land road employes and Is now stored IN
the roundhoase Of the Rutland road at
this place.
The trouble arose over the building Of a
now spils bridge across Lake Champlain
to connsct the Ogdsnsburg and Lake
Uhamplain division OF the Rutland
road with the new railroad whioh the
latter road Is building through Grand
Isle for Albough on the Vermont shore
to Burlington, VT. 10 prevent this the
Central Vermont officials started TO build
q spur from the present bridge which is
ownsd jointly by the two roads to a
point ID the New York shore which
would intercept the new bridge which
the Rutland road was building.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
Will Be Transferred by Train to
Washington.
Will Arrive at Midnight
Tonight.
The Exercises at Arlington
Thursday.

Newport Nsws, Va. DeeeIn Der 49,
The battlsship Texas In command OF
Captain Sigsbss, arrived here today with
the remains of the men who lost their
lives by the destruction of the battleship
Maine In Havana harhor. The bodies Of
the Maine heroes W loh wers brought
upon the Texas wilisbe transferred to .
Chesapeake and Ohio train tomo rrow
and Will be taken to Washington for In
terment In Arlington cemetery next
Thursday.
The Texas left Havana last Thursday.
She encountered a gale OF Hatteras, b ut
had good weather until she reached that
point. SIZE anchored In Lynn Haven
bay last night and came mp to Old Point
this morning. After tho quarantine reg
ulations had been complied with she
proceeded to this city. The Rev. Fr
Cnidwick, who was chaplain OF the
Maine, is in charge Of the rsmAius Of the
dead heroes and will accompany them to
Washington. Not bore than score Of
the bodies on the Texas were identified.
The names Of these are inscribed on the
ooffins which inclose their remains. There
were no ceremonies here today In honor
Of the arrival Of the Maine's dead, but
impressive exsrolses will take place to.
morrow when the bodies ara transferrs d
from the ship to the train.
The funeral train will arrive In WASH
ington tomorrow at midnight.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
THREE WE'RE KILLED.

Pomona. Cal, December a5.-A broken
from Los Angeles last night caused bad
wreck. One person was killed, folr par
sons were badly injured aud six or eight
ara suffering from serious wounds. 1he
engine lsft the track, followed by thu
combination baggage and smoking car.
The coach was overturned and caught
from the wreck dead.
Later The list of casualties In the rail.
road sccident ut Pomona. has grown
since 6rst reI ortes nd new num- beis three
dead and twsnty-one injured. All Of
the people killed and injured reside In
this fection. The killed are; Monroe
Thurman, Mrs. Ross o'Connor. MiltS n
Munroe.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
GEN. YOUNG A GOVERNOR.
Appointed Military Ruler of Norfh-
western Luzon.

Manila, December 25. o a. m.--Gen.
Young has been appointed military gov
ernor of the provinces of northwestern
Luzon, with headquarters at Vigan. His
command includes the thirty-third infan-
try under Col. Luther X. Hare, and the
third cavalry. He will establish perman-
ent stations at San Francisco and Laoag,
with outposts wherever needed.
The sixteenth cavalry will proceed to
Apart, garrisoning such towns as may be
deemed necessary in the provinces Of
Cagayan, Isabella and Nuevo Vizcaya. of
which Col. Hood has been appointed
military governor.
Gen. Young and Col. Hood are estab-
fishing civil municipal governments, and
the ports In northern Luzon will be
opened for trade about Jan. /.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
EXERCISES AT ARLINGTON.

Ceremonies at Interment OF the Bodies
of she Ma,ae Men.
Washington, Dscs mbsr 2b The re-
mains OF the dead of the battleship Maine
will arrive here tomorrow and be Inferred
at Arlington cemetery Thursday 1T
eleven O'Clock In the presence Of Presi-
dent Mckinley, most Of the members of
his cabinet and large contigent OF army
and navy officers aud others. The funer-
oil rites over tha dead will b performed
by Chaplain Chadwick, who was attached
to the battlsship when she was blow up
in Havana bay. The chaplain OF this
Naval Academy will assist him. A
pretty grassy knoll, near where the
Santiago dead rest, has hesn selsotsd as
the final abiding place Of the remains OF
the dead seamen. Relatives and friends
have claimed twenty-five Of the bodies
and will give them private intsrmsnt
under an arrangem ent with the navy
department., which has taken charge Of
the burial Of all the. bodies either un-
identified or unola lined.
Assistant Secret AIRY Allen today sx-
planning the course Of the department,
said: "It is the desire OF Secretary Long
that the wishes Of all the relatives OF
those who died on the Maine to give them
a privats burial bs complied with and
Chaplin Chidwick, who superintendsd
the disinterment OF the bsdiss was In
structed to prepare lists Of the identified
remains In order that this might be done.
There are 166 baskets and many OF them
contain bodies which have bean identified
and will be sent to those claiming them.
The unidentified and unclaimed bodies
will be buried at Arlington and the
graves Of those identified will DC marked
by headstoues."
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
BosToN's TROUBLED BANKS.

Boston, December 2I-There were but
few developments In the banking situ-
alton today. Receiver Wing. late In the
day received word from Comptrol Ter
Dawes in Washington that the time limit
for tho reopening Of the Broadway bank,
which expires tomorrow night, be extend
ed for one week. This was good news to
those who have been working asslduous-
ly toward getting the institution on its
feet.
Further information regarding the
Globs bank is looked for when ex-Presi-
dent Cole arrives from California and
tells his side OF the story.
In the meantime dealing In copper
stocks on the exchange will be watched
with interest,
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN HAVANA.

Havana. December 25.-All the store
in Havana CLOSED at ten O'Clock this
morning and this rest OF tbs day was d s-
voted to oonvivlality. Only two usws-
papers appeared with the usual editions.
Bands played on the prado. Americans
generally visited friends, most of those
having families here giving dinners an
inviting others of tneir acquain tn noe.
Gea. Lsonard Wood dined with Captain
Luscisn Young, commander of the port.
and Mrs. Young.
1t was remarked that ssven Of the party
dined together on Christmas day last year
in Santiago.
Gen. Weod says he intends to begin
work at onos upon tns highways, which
are greatly In need Of repair.
The Judiciary will form the subject of
early attention, particularly the jails and
the existing system Of keeping prisoners
for months without trial An order will
issue directing that q complsts.list Of
prisoners held for trial bs Furnished
monthly.