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The age-herald., 1900-12-10
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Still Suffering from the Money Condi'
 tions-Causes Staenation.

London, December 9.-The stock exchange Is still suffering from the monetary condi- tions the prospect of continued borrowing by the government which is not conducive to activity and also the usual stagnation accompanying the close of the year. Changes last week were mostly small and irregular. Gilt-edge securities were gener- ally lower. Most foreign securities, how ever, including Chinese, went from 1h to ;;k points higher. The American depart ment is still the most active in the market, bat even here most descriptions went lower owing to realzations. Erie issues were a conspicuous exception as these have been largely bought and showed gain on the week for the common stock of IFS and for the first preferred of 4B. Wabash was also in request and Denver and Rio Grande pre- ferred New York Central and Hudson Riv- CT fell 1 point, B. and O., %; Chicago, Mill waukee and St. Paul, +; Illinois Central, Is; Norfolk and Western preferred, R; Union Pacific. F, and others from IS to as points
 Money was plentiful at the following rates: Until Monday per cent. and three months pills, SS 10 per cent
 
 e~:9. cI"ars! T exie cigars
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Wedding at Trinity.

Athens, December 9.-(Special)-At the residence of the parents of the bride, MT. and Mrs w. V. Neville, at Trinity, in Morgan County, yesterday in the presence of a few friends, MT. Ben. R. Nunn, one of the most prominent and popular planters of this county was happily united in mar riage to Miss Ida Neville. Rev. 8. L.. Davis officiating. A magnificent reception was rendered the groom on his return to his home in this county by number of his lady friends, who had assembled at his home to bid welcome to his brde MT. Nunn has just completed a term of eight years as one-of the county commissioners for this county, and is a man of great pop lllarity. His bride is an accomplished woman.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
JEFFRlES WILLING.
He Will Go Into Active Training After
 January 1.

New York December 9.-Herman J. VIII of Cincinnati today saw Jas. J. Jeffries in this city relative to the boxing contest which it is proposed to pull off at Cincin- nati between February 1 and II next in the big convention building. Jeffrles made an agreement to postpone all his theatrlcal engagements after January l and go into training He said he would fight either Fftzsimmons, Ruhlin or Snarkey, Fitzslm- mons preferred. If he cannot get a match with Fitzsimmons he will fight Ruhlin, providing the last named heats Maher in his Philadelphia flint. If Maher gets the best of the Philadelphia fight, Jeffries will not meet Fitzsimmons, but will then take on Sharkey.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
On ExhiifiOn in Louis Saks' Show
 WipdOW-ISf Ave. and I0fh St.

The Bound Volumes containing the In- struction and Question Papers of these Courses, the Drafting Outfits, Electrical Outfit, and Designing Outfit, to be given with the Courses, are on exhibition at Louis Saks', corner First avenue and Nineteenth street, and the public is cordially invited to come and see them.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Carneuie Helps Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 9.-Mr Andrew Carnegie today announced to a committee of Chattanoogans who waited on him in New York that he would give s5O,OOO for a free library dn this city, pro- vided the city authorities would also sub scribe s5OO0 annually to }-n@4ntain it. The city board of Mayor and Aldermen has all ready passed an ordinance making the ap- propriation required for the maintenance of the library, which assures MT. Carne- gie's gift.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
EIGHT PERSONS
 ARE LOST AT SEA Iron and Barge Goes to the Bot
 tom of Lake Erie DURING A FEARFUL STORM The Charles Foster Was in Tow 600 Feet Astern of the Iron Duke When She Struck a Heavy
 Sea and Sunk.
DURING A FEARFUL STORM

Cleveland, O., December 9.-A special to the Plain-Dealer from Erie, Pa. says:
 Tn the midst of one of the most bitter gales that ever swept Lake Erie the iron ore barge Charles Foster, in tow of the Iron Duke, went to the bottom at o'clock this morning, ten miles off Erie, and eight persons were drowned as follows:
 Captain John Brindge of Cleveland.
 First Mate Naunkin
 Second Mate Naunkin.
 Seaman Robert Wood.
 Seaman Wm. Kelly, both of Port Austin, Mich.
 Mrs May, cook, of Detroit
 Two unknown deck hands.
 Captain Ashley, of the Iron Duke, made Erie in safety.
 "The Foster was in tow 600 feet astern," he said. 'I was up all night and there were three men on watch with me. The seas were rolling tremendously from the north west and the gale carried with it binding snowstorm. We made the harbor light all right When we turned for the harbor sea much heavier than any other expe- rienced struck us. 1 ran to the stern. Just as 1 got there the Foster plunged in an awful sea and dove down nose first. There was not cry from soul or the crew of eight she carried. Just as she pitched down l saw a man on her forecastle with lan- tern. The towline parted when she went down. The storm was so heavy that l could not put about to hunt for any one. There would not have been a particle of use any how, because in such tremendous waters no one could have lived a minute even If they had not been icy cold. Had there been a cry for help I could have turned and risked my ship, but it was no use. had all I could do to make my port in safety myself
 Apparently everything was all right among the Fosters crew until she took that fatal dip There had not been single sign of distress from her up to that time. There are about 400 feet of water where she went down. The Foster was valued at S19.OOO and carried 15OO tons of iron ore.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over Flr"I FEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING, with PER FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem- edv for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, = and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
A Free Scholarship in M6Ghdnl- iCdI EnQin66rin0.

including instruction in arithmetic, formulas, geometrical drawing, me- chanical drawing, geometry and trigo- nometry, elementary mechanics, hy- dromechanics, algebra, logarithms, pneumatics, heat, steam and steam en- zines, strength of materials, applied mechanics, steam boilers, machine de- sign, and dynamos and motors.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10
ATHENS.
The Lights Are Out and the Town is in
 Darkness.

Athens, December 9.-(Special) - This place has been in darkness for the past three nights on account of the city having to overhaul its light plant. The stores and many residences have had to overhaul their old lamps and resurrect other lighting ap- paratus from their garrets, where they were relegated. Many have had to use the time tallow candle. The citizens have just learned the great good of the water and light plant, making good the old adage that the water is never appreciated until the well runs dry.
 An "Old Maids Convention" was given by the young ladies of the Athens Female College last night to a crowded house. Ii was one of the most unique and entertain ing events that Athens has had. The var ious parts were well carried out by young ladies who are members of the student body. The proceeds go to purchasing ap- paratus for the college.
The age-herald., 1900-12-10

including instruction in geometrical drawing, freehand drawing, historic ornament, composition, and applied design.
 This Scholarship includes a Com plete Designing Outfit, retail price, $9.00.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
TRAINS MUST CONNECT HERE.
The Corporation Commission at Last Moves in
This Matter.

At last the Corporation Commits
sion has about decided to put a stop
TO failure of the Seaboard and South
crn afternoon passenger trains to
make connection here. One of them
(the SeaboarD arrives at $40; the
other Che Southern) at $3.50. Neither
waits for the other unless specially
ordered so to do.
Now this is a condition of affairs
that has long existed but for which
there can be no valid excuse. as this
paper has Olten pointed ont To
the end that closer connection may
he secured the Commissioners have
ordered the uperintendents of the
two roads interested to appear before
them at the meeting of the Commits
sion next Thursday and show cause.
il any they have, why they should
not make the connection. If these two
officials cannot agree on a schedule,
then the commissioners OUGHT to
agree for them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
TO ATTEND REUNION |
About 800 Veterans From
This State.
The Raleigh Delegation win Leave on the
Aftern on Of the 28ih, Accompanied
by The Drum Corps.

1t is likely that about 800 Confederate
veterans from North Carolina will attend
the reunion at Louisville.
Fayetteville will send forty in uniform,
Concord will send the same number, Dur
ham will send thirty, and the other
towns and cities of the State will con-
tribute smaller numbers.
From Raleigh, so far as is now known
only some eight or ten veterans will
go, accompanied by drum corps of ten
Those who have definitely made arrange
ments to attend the reunion are Thos.
$. Kenan, A. b. Stronach. J. s. Allen, O..
T.. Smith, G. NJ Busbee, r. H. Brooks,
w. II. White and w. S. Barnes.
They will leave here on the $3.50 South
crn train on the afternoon of May 2Sth,
and go by way Of Knoxville.
The court house in Louisville has been
designated as headquarters for the North
Carolina delegation. On Friday the North
Carolina headquarters flag, the battle flag
Ct the 50th North Carolina regiment, the
III North Carolina regiment flag and the
flag of the Bethel regiment were sent to
Louisville to be used at the North Caro-
lima headquarters, in the hall decora-
lions and in the professions during the
reunion
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff
George Norman addresses a circular let
ter to all veterans in which he says:
MY Dear Comrades: The correspon-
dence at headquarters, and all indications
point to a very large attendance at the
Louisville Reunion on May 30th to June
2rd. probably the largest we have ever
Lad at any previous reunion. There is
everything to induce the old veterans
10 attend this great reunion as all of the
arrangements made by the different COM
mittees for the care and comfort of the
old Soldiers of the South are OF the most
satisfactory character. and are gotten
up upon an elaborate and magnificent
scale.
THE members of the Louisville Re-
union Committee, were splendid soldiers
during the war, and are of the highest
type of citizenship in peace. and their
( rst care has been for the comfort and
leasure of the old veterans. everything
! Use is to be made subsidiary to this.
In addition to this it has been their care
TO see that the sponsors, maids of honor
sons and daughters of veterans, mill
tary escorts accompanying veterans, and
al closes of visitors will be properly
Irovided for and looked after.
Board can be had at any price desired
Information of any character will be
gladly furnished by Colonel Bennett Fl
Young, Chairman of Reunion Committee
| or by any member of the Reunion COM
| nlittee.
| THE reduced railroad rate applies t,
! any member of your family, or to any
| che not a veteran. You are therefore
urged to attend this great reunion, and
take everyone you can with you"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
A Card.
To the Public.

To the Public:
Unwarranted rumor based upon wholly
unreliable sources has associated my
name with the marriage of Mr. Birdsong
and Miss Sims, on the occasion of the
First Baptist church Sunday school picnic,
at Occoneechee. / did attend the picnic
and paid my expenses as an outsider, but
| am not an associate of the young man
who was married or his friend who pro-
cured the license, but on this occasion
have the misfortune to be one of the very
numerous Upchurch family.
rarely ever take part in any event
other than such as require my experience,
professional abilities or accomplishments.
Those who have used my name in con-
nection with this affair charging me with
perjury in procuring the license have done
so recklessly, for | have been where they
could have seen me and ascertained the
truth.
| trust / will not be further ANNOYED by
repetition Of this rumor after this
statement
1t may be that an "Upchurch'' got this
license but was not
j. SHERWOOD UPCHURCH.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
G. F. G. Commencement.

The following is the commencement
programme for Greensboro Female Col
lcge, May Goth and Goth:
Annual Sermon-Tuesday, May 20. in
the College Chapel, at 1100 a. m, by
Rev. James Atkins, d. D., of Nashville
Tenn.
Address TO Alumnae-Tuesday May 90
in the college chapel, at $3.50 p. M, by
Colonel John +. Bruton, of Wilson, n. G.
Graduating EXercises-In the college
chapel. Wednesday, may 80. at 10000 a. m
Annual Concert-Wednesda May 30, in
the college chapel, at $50 p. m.
Art EXhibt-Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day.
The members of the graduating class
are Minnie Aurora Best. Name Clement
Martha Sarah DoZier, Lura Gibson, Marie
Elizabeth Hamer, Eugenia Adella Rowe
Gertrude Wagg
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
PLUMBING AND GAs-FITTING.
Mr. Harry A. Hart is Master of His T'ro-
fession.

Mr.. Harry A. Hart. the popular pro-
prietor Of the Southern Plumbing and
Heating Company, has recently been
awarded the following large contract:
gas and electric combination for the First
Presbyterian church and the gas and
electric fixtures for the State Museum
annex, also the plumbing and hot water
heating for a large building belonging
to Mr.. f. M. Fulton, Of Southern Pines.
n. c., beside many small contracts; the
aggregate of the first three mentioned
is something over s., 900.
Mr.. Hart is considered one of the most
wide-awake business men in our thriving
city, and is meeting with abundant sue
cess in his special lines of plumbing of
all kinds, gas fitting, steam and hot wa
ter heating, etc. Mr.. Hart will be picaeoT
TO make estimates on work in his line
anywhere. and we cannot commend his
service too highly to anyone whel the
we cannot commend MS service TOO
service too highly to anyone who may
want the best work at reasonable figures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Youngsville Academy Commencement

Youngsville, n. c., May 49,
The time of the commencement of
Youngsville Academy is near at hand.
The program is as follows:
1870 a. m.-Literary address by
Hon. Frank S. Spruill, of Louisburg.
Y. c.
Theme-"The Con titut ional
Amendment. Considered from an His
torical and Sociological Standpoint"
500 p. m.-Commencement EXer-
cises
The marsnals are James II. Timber
lake, chief. Of Youngsville: Lemmie
r. Winston, of Youngsville; Miss
Lillian Rose, of Warrenton; Miss Lii
lie Blanks, of Youngsville.
The managers are NJ. Eaton Win
ston, chief: Edward Il. Undertake,
Miss Allie Woodlief, Miss Lizzie Tim
berlake, all of Youngsville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
81 WORTH OLE PRESENTS.

For zoe worth of work. We are giving
away Watches, Bicycles. Sewing Ma
chimes, Guns, &c, &c, to introduce our
paper, Pastime, a high class illustrated
family paper of from 16 to 80 pages
GA to 12S columns of Choice Good Stories
Literature, Art, Humor, Letters Of Travel
in Foreign Lands. Etc, Etc. And all
you have to do to get 81 worth of pres
ents is to get 20 subscribers at Toe each.
Send Ice in stamps for full particulars,
long list of present and our paper, Pas
time, for months. If, after hearing
from us you find our statement untrue
we will return your money and continue
the paper free. Address without delay
THE PASTIME CO, Louisville, Ky.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
For SALE.

50 desirable building lots adjoining the
DeyereuX residence; 1-10 cash, balance in
"A monthly instruments; no interest
charged.
S-room. 2-stOry dwelling on same prem
Uses will sell for $500 cash remainder of
purchase price can be paid in $25 monthly
instruments, and in 40 months you will
have a home.
12-room residence, northern part of city,
will sell for $4,000 cash; make inquiries
of us Of this property. as it is a bargain.
Two 4room cottages will sell cheap, on
East street.
/ Lot. 60X105, East street. price $500
l Lot. G0x20 North Blount street, price
5000.
Number of other desirable pieces of
property we do not mention. but will be
glad to show to anyone who wishes 10
make an investment. See us before buy
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
In the Mayors Court.

Mayor Powell broke the record yes
terday and tried five eases. They were
as follows:
Lizzie Womack, charged with dis
orderly conduct, and fined 1928
Henderson Smith for the same Of
fence was fined 1925.
Mamie Mile, charged with assault
on Josie Henry. was fined $6,25.
James Hannah. for disorderly con-
duet, was fined 1925
And for assault upon Badly Man
gum with a deadly weapon was plac-
ed under a $25 bond to appear at the
next term of the Superior Court OF
this county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
THE PENITENTIARY BUILT FOR SUCH.
A Negro Man Who Has Ruined His Little
Orphan Niece.

There was very ugly case before
Magistrate Roberts yesterday for trial.
A middle aged negro Willard Sills, from
the southern part of the county, was
charged with incest with his nece-an
orphan girl of 13 years, who says she has
been living with her aunt, the wife of
Stills, ever since her infancy. The girl is
now in very bad condition because of her
relation with her uncle.
Stills plead guilty to the charge and
was bound over to the July term of court
in 800 bond. Being unable to give it,
he was sent to Jail.
The case has about it some very ugly
good term in the penitentary it will not
good tedm in the penitentiary it will not
be that he doesn't deserve it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Rowan Granite Company.

The Rowan Granite Company was
chartered yesterday. The incorpora-
tors are +. Il. c. Hambley, Geo. j..
Whitney and r. l.. Stevenson. The
company is organized for quarrying
granite and other rock. 1t is char
tered for sixty years, and the capital
stock is 100000. Its place of bust
ness is Salisbury.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
st. Luke's Home.

Below is a list Of those who have con-
tributed to this institution within the
last two weeks through the financial
agent, Mrs. Johnston, who is travelling in
the interest of the Home: Gen. Matt
Ransom, Judge w. +. Faircloth. Judge d.
". Furches, w. II. Worth W. II. Martin
w. e. Holt, Hon. Platt ID. Walker. j. s.
Spencer, r. A. Dunn, w. C. Maxwell Dr.
j. II. McAden, c. W, Gillett, p M. Thomp-
son, II. G. Springs, Il. b. Springs, Char
lotte Daily Observer, The Ladies' Me-
mortal Association. of Washington, n. c.;
J. G.. Maroon.
Mrs. Johnston will visit the eastern
rart of the State this week
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
St. Mary's Commencement.

This beautiful invitation has been
issued to friends:
The Faculty and Students
of
ST. Mary's School
request the pleasure of your presence
at the
Commencement Exercises,
May 30th & 3lst.
1900
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Revival at Christian Church.

There will be revival services at the
Hillsboro st. Christian church at II a. M.
m. and p. m, conducted by the pastor.
NJ. w. Butler. These special services will
be continued through the week as follows
Bible study every day at $50 p. m. and
preaching at p. m. The public are cor
daily invited. Sunday school today at
10 a. m, conducted by Superintendent j.
A. Mills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
WYNNE, ELLINGTON & co.
FOR RENT.

7-room dwelling. Mcdowell street, one
square from capitol.
Groom dwelling, Lane street.
4-rCom dwelling North Wilmington st.
Park place on North Blount street, ele-
giant place for q boarding house; nice
shade.
7-room dwelling Northern Blount st.
on Car line; will; will be ready June 1st.
Store on Fayetteville street fronting
Tucker building.
WYNNE. ELLINGTON & 60.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
SONG RECITAL TOMORROW EVENING
At the Mansion by Miss Robbins Assisted by
Miss Potwin and Prof Mack.

r .L;, ,,,oo1, viii ho
me huSlcal even N....l,,,,, Nto,,eio,, a.
the song recltaI d. "", ~ rS,,oI,,,
,14oi y" e''Nl"e 80, aesisted nv Miss
itop''iii' 'illeNNo iaIi,,ist, and Mr. Al
,'l. = W. " W
NJ pothine hoe q voica of rare sweet
- 90 ,o1,,r,o Che has studied under
~ % 'i a-a+ +oocbars in New York
MI. po+,,in and Mr. Mack are members
~ x,1. 80 O. Morv's school The
w ooi+ol fo11ove.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Has Been Postponed.

The meeting of the North Carolina So
ciety Daughters of the Revolution an
nounced for the 22nd has been indefinitely
postponed. MRS. T. K BRUNER.
Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
SEALED BIDS.

Proposals are solicited for the con-
struction OF a new Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, to be erected in Wilson,
~ g., according to plans and specifca-
lions in the hands of the Building Com
mittee, and will be opened at Wilson on
Saturday the 2nd day of June 1900. The
right to reject any and all bids is retained
Copies of plans and specifications may be
seen and inspected at the office of the
Chairman.
JNO. +. BRUTON,
Chairman Building Committee.
Wilson. n. c., May 18th, 1900
5-20--5t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 25 CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CLAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

GRAPHCPHONES AND
supplies going cheap at the Southern
Book Exchange. You can rent or buy
one on installment plan at 81 per month,
or you can sell or exchange yours for
a better one. Fayetteville Street, Raj
eigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

HANDS WANTED. Two HUNDRED
knitting mill hands wanted at once at
Excelsior Knitting Mills, Union, South
Carolina. Work nice and easy. Healthy
locality Latest improved machinery.
Experienced hands earn from S1.OO to
$1.75 per day. Excelsior Knitting Mills.
J. H. Gault, Treasurer and Manager.
4-28-1m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

1925 MONTHLY GUARANTEED RELIA-
ible Agents introducing Glass Bread
board. Sample free. Central Supply
Co., 10 GAINESVILLE, o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

Statesmen WANTED BY HIGH RATED
firm for best jewelry scheme ever Of
fered, highest commissions and best
inducements to first class men only Give
references. Box Three, Detroit, Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

FOR SALE ONE HUNDRED AND FOR
ty bales of cotton, price 9R cents, f. O.
b., here. y. p. Braswcll o Son. Battle
boro, N. C. 20ct
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

Statesmen FOR ALL LINES OF BUSI-
ness. (Splendid Side Line) TO sell our
Calendars, $50 different styles, newest,
latest patterns. just the things GUS
toners want; Is to 40 per cent. com
mission. Many of our men give their
entire time to our line and make from
$75 to $l25 every week; guaranteed host
side line ever offered. Write promptly
with reference. Commissions paid ON
acceptance of orders. American Novelty
Co.. Cincinnati @
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20

FOR SALE.-A NEW MUNSON TYPE
writer. No. 3, latest improved, has
never been used. The Munson No. 8, has
mere advantages and points of superior
ity than any writing machine oa TIE
marke.. 1t is especially adapted to man
folding, tabulating, billing, minneo-
graphing and can be locked when left
with unfinished writing. It's inter-
changeable type wheel adapts 1t to any
language. Will sell at a sacrifice. Ad-
dress. "F," care News and Observer.
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