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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
TO CHANGE TIE NAME.
Would the Ananias Club, by ANY Other Name
do as Well?

The Ananias Club held a meeting yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. The matter
of changing the clubs name was consid-
cred and discussed. Notice was given that
at the next meeting application will be
made to amend section / of the constitu-
ton so as to change the name of the
club.
The following names were suggested:
Amen Corner Club
''Invincibles."
"Old Nick Club
Magnolia.
1.-The Good Club.
'tPine Straw Club"
Tar, Pitch and Turpentine Club"
Tar Heel Pen Artist Club"
Rosemary Club"
Scissors and Paste Club"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
THE sp1NNERs SECURE AGENTS.
They Announce That They Will Neither Ask
Nor Give Quarter.

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 13.-The Board of
Governors of the Southern Cotton Spin
ners' Association met in secret session
here tonight to receive the report of the
special comJoittee appointed to secure
selling agencies in the Eastern markets,
after the concentration plan recently
adopted 1t was announced the associa-
ton had secured all the money it needed
and secured reliable agents. All the
members state that they will neither give
nor ask quarters. 1t is understood the
Southern spinners have arranged to open
their selling houses in Philadelphia, New
York, Boston and Chicago or st. Louis
some time next January.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
James Deblois Dead.

Newport. r. l.. Dec. 13-James Deblois.
senior member of the real estate firm of
Deblois and Eldridge, died in this city
this morning of consumption. He was
born in Columbus, Ga, in 1858, and was
member of a prominent family OF the
South He was in business in Boston
and Mobile, Ala. before 1879, when he
returned to Newport In the last fifteen
years he has negotiated all the important
real estate sales which have been made
in the summer residence section of New
port.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
SAT- Rhessy11

! 1t may become chronic.
Ii may cover the body with large,
inflamed. burning. itching. scaling
patches and cause intense suffering.
1t has been known to do so.
Do not delay treatment.
Thoroughly cleanse the system of
the humors on which this ailrnent de-
pends and prevent their return.
The medicine taken by Mrs. Ida E. Ward.
Cove Point, Md. was Hoods Sarsaparilla.
She writes: :" had disagreeable itching on
my arms which concluded was salt rheum.
| began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and in
two days felt better. 1t was not long before
| was cured. and have never had any skin
disease since"
ERC0ne'S Sa7.Sapag.iEka
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. 1t is positively unecualed
for all cutaneous eruptlons. Take Il
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

"There is but one small chance TO save
your life and that is through an opera
tion," was the awful prospect set before
Mrs l. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis,
by her doctor after vainly trying to cure
her of a frightful case of stomach trou-
Bile and yellow aundice. He didn't count
on the marvellous power of Electric Bit
tiers to cure stomach and liver troubles,
but she heard of it, took seven bottles,
was wholly cured, avoided surgeons knife,
now weighs more and feels better than
ever It's positively guaranteed to cure
stomach, liver and kidney troubles and
never disapponts. Price soc at all drug
stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Rumored British Disaster.

London, Dec. 14.-Friday)- Daily
Express publishes rumor of a serious
disaster to the British arms. According
to this report the Beers attacked the
camp of General Clements in the Bar
berton district capturing the camp, kill
ing number of British officers and
taking prisoners all the British troops,
including four companies of the Northum-
berland Fusiliers.
The story is not confirmed in any quart
er and IS not generally believed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Mr.. Linke Injured.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Nashville, Dec 13.-Mr. Paul Linke
of Nashville, was seriously hurt last
week by being struck by a falling door
to a revolving press. He was confined
to his bed for several days, being al
most helpless, but his condition is i'm
proving and he is rapidly recovering.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
ELKEs AND PIERCE LEAD.
Six Strained and Battered Riders Still in the
Race.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated PreSS.J
New York, Dec. 13.-Narrowed down to
six sore, battered and strained riders,
the six day bike racing at Madison Square
Garden has now become contest af the
nations At midnight tonight, only one
United States team is left in the race,
Elkes and Mcfarland. Elkes and Pierce
are the freshest men of the six, but
showing weakening signs.
Babcock and Aaronson and Turville and
Cimm have withdrawn. The scores at
one o'clock follows:
Elkes and Mcfarland. 1S47S; Pierce
and McEachern, 1913; Simar and Gou-
goltz, 1S47.2; Fisher and Frederic, 1,S46.7;
Kaiser and Ryser. 1.S46.7; Waller an"
Stinson, 1,846.5; Babcock and Aaronson,
1865; Turville and Gimm, 1,456.S.
The leaders were 50 miles and one lap
behind the record at one this morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
DEATH OF G. h. HOPKINS.
Born in Mobile. An Ex- President of New York
Cotton Exchange.

New York. Dec. 13.-Gustavus Clark
Hopkins, an ex-president of the Cotton
Exchange, is dead. He was born on Feb
ruary 29th, 1874, in Mobile, Ala, but re-
moved to Guilford, Conn, and in 1876 be-
came a partner in the firm of Hopkins,
Dwight & Company, cotton merchants. He
served for a number of years on the
Board of Managers, was vice president
from 1894 to 1896. and then served two
terms as president from 1896 to 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Felon Hanged For Killing Another
lBy the Associated I

(By the Associated Press)
Richmond, Va, Dec. 13.-In the State
penitentiary this morning, William Wood
son, negro convict, was hanged for the
murder of another negro convict The
execution was very quiet and there was
nothing unusual about it. The other pris-
oners were locked in their cells while it
was being conducted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

WANTS A PARTNER TO INVEST 800
to manufacture and sell on royalty
patented Biscuit, Cake and Pie Gutter.
useful, labor saving kitchen article of
merit and utility. Can be cheaply man
ufactured and can be sold at a large
profit for the same price of the ordinary
ones Millions could be sold. Sells
wherever shown. $50 order on hand to
be filled. Large fortune in it. Address.
w. A. Hooks, Vineville Branch, Macon,
Ca.
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makers to Zion, Ills. for work in an
established industry.
Protesting against the further placing
of army hat orders with any non union
concern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
A Severe fiji .tion.

Especial to News and Observer
Wallace n. C. Dec. 13.-Rev. w. A..
Forbes of Dunn has sustained very
severe affiction in the loss of his little
granddaughter and his wife at Wal
lace. They were buried on Wednes-
day near Wallace. Mr.. Dunn is now
here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

WANTED-TWO RELIABLE TRAVEL
ing Statesmen in each State; permanent
position salary and expenses; experi-
ence not abs. utely essential. Address
Piedmont To acco Works, Greensboro
n. G..
9-20-6m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

CHEApNEss is A QUALITY TO BE
avoided in buying Candy. What we
eat should be of the best. ROYSTERS
CANDY is pure and wholesome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Contract For State House Let.
lBy the Associated press.D

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 1S.-The Mississip-
pi Capitol Commission this afternoon lei
the contract for the new State house to
Messrs. Wells and Wells, of Chicago, for
1881 900. The next bid was that of George
Dugan, of Kansas City. who bid eight
hundred and thirty three thousand dol
lars. The successful contractors agree to
commence work on January 1st and COM
plete the work within twenty eight
months
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Bold Robbery by Masked Bandits
(By the Associated Press

IBy the ASSOcIaIeu PTesSJ
Shanesville, Ohio, Dec. 19.-Four masked
men, discovered in the act of dynamiting
the vaults of John Doerschuck's private
bank early today, drove off all who at
tempted to interfere and got away with
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Bloodhounds have been secured and
large party started on the trail,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
Wax Eflgy of Mckinley Burned.
AN the Assoeiated Press

London, Dec. 14.-(Friday)-Th Daily
Express publishes the following:
IAN Italian from Soho, burned a wax
'effigy of President Mckinley on the door
step of the United States Embassy last
evening. He said he was a brother of
Guido Mazaro who was lynched in
Louisiana, and was avenging the death
of his kinsman."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

FRESH TRIPLE, MIXED SAUSAGE, ALL
Pork Sausage. Hogs Head Cheese,
Corned Meats Spare Ribs, Back Bone,
Framforts Sausage. All the above can
be found at c. O. Balls meat market
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

WANTED-MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade; only eight weeks required. Con-
slant practice, expert instructions, lee
lures. diplomas, etc. Free transporta-
tion to our Colleges at Chicago or New
York. Can earn all expenses if desired
Positions guaranteed. Apply by mail,
Holer College Representative, va
Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburg.
12-8-6t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
The Bill Carrying s145, 900 Completed
Yesterday.
LRv Ihe Associated Press.

Washington, Dee. 13.-The Pension APP
preparation Bill was completed today by
the House sub committee on appropria-
tions. 1t carries about S145 ESQ 900, of
which about S144, 900, 600 is for pensions and
the balance for administration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

YOU CAN'T BUY SILK AT THE PRICE
of Calico: neither can you buy ROY
STEERS CANDY at the same price as
the ordinary brands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
WRECKED BY A BROKEN TRUCK.
Four Passengers Were Killed and Many More
Injured.
(By The Associated Press. J

Butte, Mont, Dec. ia Great Falls,
Mont, special says
Passenger train No. westbound,
Great Northern railroad, was wrecked by
a broken truck near Broekton, 81 miles
east of Glasgow. Four passengers twere
killed and many slightly injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

ANYONE HAVING A COPY OF THE
News and Observer of February ISL
1900, can get a good price for II by
sending it to this office
2-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
ARCHBISHOP FOR THE cANrEEN.
Ireland Thinks 1t in the Interest of Temper
ance and Good Morals.

Washington, Dec. BIN the Sen
ate Committee on Military Affairs to-
day, the hearing of the Army Reorgan-
ization Bill was continued and in addi-
ton to a number of army officers,
Archbishop ireland and Bishop Nc
Goldrick were heard. The two pre-
lates spoke only on the provision of
the bill prohibiting the establishment
of canteens or post exchanges. Both
of them pronounced the provision UNI
wise and expressed the opinion that
the canteen is in the interest of tenn
perance and good morals in the army.
The best that money can buy should be
your aim in choosing medicine, and this
is Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t cures when
others fail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DICOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

WHEN YOU BUY RoYsTER's CANDY
you get full value, made at home by
people who have spent 25 years in de-
veloping the BEST.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

The Buena Vista Fire Clay Brick plant,
at Lexington, Va, was destroyed by fire
yesterday. The machinery works, the
valuable part of the plant, were total
loss. Loss $50 1000, insurance $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

STOP AT CAROLINA INN, BROAD ST,
Newborn, N. c. Opened to the public,
with latest modern improvements, table
frst-class. Hot and cold baths. Mrs.
S. R. Street, Proprietress.
lie diff
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
SPECIAL FOR MONDAY
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The annual meeting of stockholders OF
The Commercial and Farmers Bank VIII
be held in their banking house Fin the
city of Raleigh. on Tuesday, January Sth,
1901, at II O'Clock m.
B. S. JERMAN,
Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14
A $3.50, 900 Fire in Cincinnati.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, Dec. 13.-The building
foundry and machinery of the Lane ant
Bodley works were burned tonight. tn;
total loss being from 5000. 900 to s250,oOO
partly insured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

CHEAPENING AN ARTICLE IMPLIES
reducing the quality. ROYSFEkS
CANDY is little higher, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-14

A divorce suit makes an appropriate
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.a,,Xe,,,l,iI,ng dress
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PENSION APPROPRIATION.

$40 p. M, the House adjourned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
GREEN RIDGE,

The Green Ridge Woman's Christian
Temperance union will NEE. with the
Central union this afternoon at 8
O'clock in Guernsey's hall. All inter-
ested in the effort to have a series OF
gospel temperance lectures in our city
are urged tn attend to make arrange
mants for the same.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
WOman's Foreign and Home Mission
ary society Of the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church will be held at the
home Of Mrs. VonStorch on Washing
ton avenue next Thursday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
Miss Grace Burns. of Capouse ave.
nue.. has returned from visit to the
state Normal school. at Stroudsburg.
where she was the guest Of the Misses
Jenkins.
There will he a meeting of the lit
erature section OF the Green Ridge
Woman's club at the home of Mrs. I.
]. Lansing. Sunset avenue. this even
ing at 7.S0 o'clock. Shakespeare's
Merchant of Venice" will be read.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ward, of Mar
ket street, have returned from a visit
with friends at Lackawanna.
The pupils Of Miss Salome Becker
gave a very delightful piano recital in
the parlors of the Green Ridge Pres
byterian church Saturday afternoon.
The scholars who took part We're:
Misses Stella Tropp, Maud Fuller, Car
rie Hitchcock. Nav Hackett, May I.o-
gan, Helen Chamberlain, Grace Shirer,
Sue Ripple. Retto Church, Hazel st.
Armand, sadie ForekowslSy and Mas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
TOLD IN BRIEF.

Last evening, at 6 O'Clock, ProVi-
lence car No. $40 ran off the track
at Oak street and broke the axle of the
and about twenty-five passengers We're
in it at the time, and all We're quite
badly shaken up by the sudden stop.
Miss Anna Lynn, of Pittston, has
returned home, after spending the
week with her cousin, Miss b. Lynn. Of
Lincoln street.
Cariadlawn lodge, No g. American
True Ivorites, will conduct their
grand entertainment in the Welsh
CONGREGATIONAL church next Tuesday
evening
Rev. James Hughes, returned mis-
sionary from Kimberley, Africa, will
deliver his eloquent lecture on tbs
War in South Africa" next Monday
evening, March ,, in the First Prim-
itive Methodist church, East Malkc.
street.
Mrs. William Bright, of Breaker
street, is i'll.
Misses Mary ]. Williams. of Marvine
avenue, and Margaret Jones. of Reese
street, have returned from Archibald.
Mrs. James smith. of Sunbury, and
Mrs. Margaret Hummel and son Maur-
ice, OF Northumberland. have returned
/ home after spending the past few days
with relatives on Church avenue.
Announcement is made of the ap-
| proaching marriage of Michael j.
| Ruddy. the we'll known hotel keeper
to Miss Anna F. Reilly, of 1i2s Pitts
| ton avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The Womans' Guild Of st. Mark $
Lutheran church will hold an old
fashioned social this evening at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tcitze, on South
Lincoln avenue.
4 sale of homemade candy will be
held at the Young Women's Christian
association rooms Friday evening.
The Cleaners Of the Simpson Metho-
dist Episcopal church will serve an
other supper Friday evening to accom-
modate those who purchased tickets
and failed to secure supper.
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the annual banquet and en-
tertainment at the Tabernacle Con-
gregational church Thursday evening.
DR.. Taliesen Phillips. OF Academy
street, will respond to the toast mot
Seriously" at the banquet OF the Sus-
quehanna Dental society in Hotel
Sterling, Wilkes Barre. on May 2.
St. Cecelia's Irish Catholic Benevo-
lent union will meet this evening and
hold a social after the business ses-
sion.
John Joyce. Of Pettebone street. a
pump runner in the Pine Brook shaft
was scalded by escaping steam while
at work yesterday morning. He is
not seriously injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
CELEBRATION POSTPONED.

Enterprise lodge. No. Il. Loyal
knights of America. had arranged a
fitting programme for the celebration
of their twenty.sixth anniversary and
housewarming in their new quarters
in 1vorite hall, last evening. but owing
to two Of their members suffering
death in the Mt. Pleasant calamity
yesterday morning, the lodge, out CT
respect, abandoned the festivities. and
expressed much sympathy for the be-
reaved families of their deceased mem-
bers.
Arrangements were made for at
tending the funeral services tomor-
row afternoon, and all members are
requested to assemble at their hall at
o'clock from which place they will
proceed to the homes Of Williams and
Gilbert, and attend the services.
At the close of the business session
the members partook Of light lunch
con, which had been prepared. and
cigars were passed. A large number
were present. and all felt keenly the
loss of their brothers, who had been
faithful members of the order for
| many years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.


A requiem mass was celebrated at
Holy Cross church at 8 o'clock yester-
day morning over the remains Of the
late Mrs. Nora Flannery, who died at
her home on Railroad avenue. The
services were in charge Of Rev. ]. D.
Dunn. The body was taken to Moscow
for interment
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Thomas child. will be conducted
from the house on Keyser avenue. this
afternoon. lnterment will be made in
the Washburn street cemetery.
Annie the S-mOnths-old chNd Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Nolan. of 912 West
Lackawanna avenue, who died yester-
day. will be buried in Washburn street
cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Anthony
Fialo will be conducted this afternoon
from the house. 364 North Garfield ave-
nue.. Services will be held at 3 o'clock
in st. Johns German Catholic church.
and interment will be made in the
German Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of Mabel Manton, aged
s years. will take place at o'clock
this afternoon from 3l4 North Fillmore
avenue. Interment will be privately
made in the Washburn street ceme-
terry.
The funerals of Thomas Williams
and William Gilbert, who were killed
in the Mt. Pleasant mine yesterday.
will be conducted tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock. Burial will De made in
the Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
SCHOOL. DEpOSITS

No. SO. Fl. l.. Morgan. principal-Miss
Mullen, 31c.; Miss Ruddy. &c.: Miss
Knapp. 60c.: Miss Vaughan. $l.13: Miss
OConnor, 15c.; Miss Carpenter. $l.45;
Miss Freeman, S1.13: total, $5.04.
No. 13-David Owens, 50c.: Martha
Watkins, 40c.; Elizabeth Lewis, 12c. j;
Alice Evans, 55c.; Edna d. Evans, 20c. /;
Nellie Richards, S5c.; Catherine Phil
lips. 3Sc. Eliza Price. $3.50: Nellie
Kelly, 47c.: Sarah Mcdonald, 10c.:
Mary Harris, 17c.; total. $3.50.
No. 19-Josephine d. Lees. $50; Miss
Murray, $3.50; Miss Nichols. $1.SO:
Miss Beamish. $40; Miss Morgan.
sl.39: Miss Leader, 26c.; Miss Flynn.
$l.s2; Miss Evans. 1Oc.; Miss Kellow.
Soc; Miss Yost. 50c.: Miss Wade, soc. !;
Miss Murphy. &c.; Mrs. Ferber, $l.65;
Miss Peck. 6sc.: total. $22u.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27
TWO FUNERALS.

From the family residence, 1916
Stone avenue, the funeral of the late
William Dolan took place yesterday
morning. The house was thronged
with the numerous friends Of the de-
ceased. which showed the high esteem
in which the departed young man was
held by all who knew him. AT
oclock the casket was closed and the
funeral cortege moved to St. Johns
church, where a requiem mass was
celebrated by Rev. Fleming. AT the
conclusion of the church services, the
funeral procession moved to the Cathe-
dral cemetery, where the remains
were lowered to their last resting
place.
The funeral of Mrs. George Kiesling
took place yesterday afternoon, from
the family residence on Meadow ave-
nue., and was very largely attended.
The numerous relatives and friends of
the deceased gathered at the house
early in the afternoon to take a last
sad look at the face of the departed
young woman. Services were con-
quoted at the house by Rev. Zizelman
and intermen, was made in the Forest
Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

street: baby carriage robe, Miss Wini.
fred Haggerty, jackson street; lady's
hat, Miss Elizabeth Stanton, Chestnut
street; rocking chair. John Reap, Six.
teenth street.
The fair will close this evening
and re-open after Easter in the base
ment of the parochial school on South
Sumner avenue, when the contests will
be decided. which are now going on
among the various temperance soci-
cites. The remaining articles will also
be disposed Of at that time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-27

Contractor Benjamin $. Phillips. OF
Elm street, who has received the con-
tract for opening two coal mines In
Henry. West Virginia. was rendered a
farewell banquet by number OF
friends at Hotel Rudolph last evening.
prior TO his departure. The affair was
OF an impromptu nature, but was en-
joyable in every respect Aaron James
acted as toastmaster and delivered Il
short address. Others who spoke were
John Van Bergen. william Allen. OF
Peckville; John Morris and James
Twiss.
The speeches We're intermingled with
solos by David Reese, John R Davis,
Prof. Evans. George Bushcll. John W.
Jones and Benjamin Phillips. The ac-
compartments were played by Prof.
Tcets. An excellent menu was served
and all congratulated Mr.. Phillips on
his success. The contract will involve
an expenditure Of 100000
Those present We're: John Van Bur.
gen. William Allen. David Davis. iona :
than Hughes. Daniel Young. Drummer
Thomas. David Reese. Charles Thomas,
John Murphy, Of Olyphani: John b.
Davis. James Twiss. Benson Davis
Frank Williams Michael Fadden. John
W. Jones. George Bushell. Corey Jones
Prof. Joshua Johns. Prof. John Evans
Ulysses Brooks, james Golfer, John
Morris. ID. VI. Jones. DR.. George r.
Reynolds, Edward James jr.. Aaron
James and Benjamin :. Phillips.