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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
JEwE1RY THIEVES CAPTURED.
Caught in the Act of Looting House
Ran INTO hetectlves.
(RY Associated Press

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Two men entered
the home of Mrs. Lucky Becker, on
Indiana street, early today and stole $500
worth of clothing and jewelry valued at
$780, While endeavoring to escape the
thieves ran into the arms of detectives
and most of the plumber concealed in a
pocket of cloak was recovered.
Several shots We're exchanged between
the detectives and robbers and Horace
Mccarthy, the man who carried the gar
ment containing the valuable jewelry,
was forced to surrender. His partner,
whose name is not known, escaped.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
SHIP BUILDING FALLING OFF.
England Is Not Turning Out Many
Vessels Now.

(By Associated Press.)
London, Dec. 26.-This has been a good
ship building year in Great Britain, but
there has been a noteworthy diminu-
ton in the number of warships built
for foreign powers.
The vessels included in this years re-
turn are principally for Japan and at the
present moment there are practically no
large foreign ships building for foreign
navies.
The falling off is attributed to political
conditions.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Man of Two Fortunes Dead.
(By Associated Pres

(By Associated Press)
New York, Dec 26.-Charles J. Burke,
who inherited one fortune, made another
as a haberdasher in Philadelphia and
rs: Hcth in stock speculation, is dead in
this city. Burke was born in Cincinnati,
"a years ago, was educated for the law,
and removing to Philadelphia became
prominently known in politics. He en-
tered trade and for nearly 20 years was
in the furnishing goods business in Phil
adelphia. After failing in business he
came to this city, but was unsuccessful.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Fight Is Declared Off.
(By Associated Press.)

Iby ASSUCIdItU FTtSS.J
New York, Dec. 26.-The proposed 90
round bout between Matty Matthews and
Dutch" Thurston, which was to take
place before the International Athletic
club of Fort Erie, Ontario, on New
Years eve, has been declared off. The
fighters were unable to reach an agree
ment over the division of the purse and
weights. An effort is now being made to
match Matthews and RUDE Ferns.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Injured by Automobile.
(By Associated Press

10y ASSUCISdteU TTeSS.J
New York, Dec. 26.--The condition of
Veryl Preston, vice president of the
American Steel Hoop company, who was
injured in an automobile accident in
Yonkers, remains serious. Miss Hikox
and Miss Estabrook of Worcester. Mass.
his companions. show every sign Of
speedy recovery. Us ,7*a -
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
CREDIT ASSOCIATION OPINION.
Merchants Desiring Credit Must Garry
Fire Insurance.
(By Associated Press. }

By Associated Press.)
New York, Dec. 26-Acting under
instructions of the annual convention
the business literature committee of the
National Association of Creditmen has
recently been collecting from leading
creditmen throughout the country their
views showing the necessity of mer-
chants, manufacturers and all interest
ed in mercantile pursuits carrying fire
insurance as an essential to credit. Quite
large amount of data on this subject
has been received which WILL in the
early part of the new year, be issued
as a pamphlet.
The opinion is almost universally ex-
pressed that credit should not be ex-
tended to business men who do not pro-
tect the;:' creditors IL sx:c:asg :nsnr-
ance.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

of Holland established his residence
there. and it has ever since remained
the Amsterdam abode of the sovereign
of the Netherlands.
Learning that the city was about to be
asked to provide at large cost new
town hall, the queen announced her in
tention of restoring the fine palace to the
use for which it was originally intended.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
W1EHELM7NA Is CONSIDERING.
She May Give Her Palace to the City

Amsterdam, Dec 26. - Queen Will
helmina is again considering her project
of restoring to the city of Amsterdam
the royal palace on the Dam, says a dis
patch from The Hague. This place
which has sometimes been described as
the eighth wonder of the world, was
built some 800 years ago, and until the
beginning of the nineteenth century was
the headquarters of the municipality of
Amsterdam.
Louis Bopaparte, however, when king
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Northern Pacific Shorten Route.
(By Associated Press. }

Noy ASSOOIdtcV IIcss'I
Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 26.-The North
ern Pacific is arranging to shorten its
main line in this state 80 miles by build
ing the Lind-Ellenburg cutoff across the
Yakima valley. The cutoff will be 11o
miles long and will save a wide detour
which the main line takes from Lind
to North Yakima and thence to Ellen
burg.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Theatrical Manager Dies.

San Francisco. Dec. 26.-Walter Moros-
co, the well-known theatrical manager
who recently disposed of his lease of the
Grand opera house in this city to a
syndicate. Is dead of heart disease at his
home in Fruitvale. He was a native
of Guilford, Conn.,. aged So years. His
family name was Bishop.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Tod Will Ride Again.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
New York, Dec. 26.-"Tod" Sloane will
be seen in the saddle again on the Metro
politan turf next spring. He has received
assurances that the English Jockey club
will restore him to good standing within
a few weeks. with the stipulation. how
ever, that he is to ride no more in Eng
land.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Favors Russian Claims.
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 26.-It is reported at
Pelkin that Sir Robert Hart, whose in
fluence with the Chinese is increasing
in Importance, favors the considera ton
of Russia's claims on Manchuria in re-
gard to mining and railway privileges,
railway defense being military neces-
si.y.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Explorers Mother Dead.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Mrs. +. w. Porter,
mother of II. w. Porter, member of
the Baldwin-Zeigler expedition, now
seeking the north pole, died of heart
disease in an elevated train in this city
last evening
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
Moving a Whole Town.

(By Associated Press)
Paris, Texas, Dec. 26-The Frisco
Railway company has begun transferring
the depot at Goodland, I. T., to the new
town of Hugo, six miles south of that
place. All of the business firms of
Goodland have moved or are making
preparations to move to Hugo.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

it is said. will be made more stringent,
and tourists arriving in this country will
be called upon in future to pay full duty
on all extra wearing apparel as well as
on everything else not on the free list.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
(By Associated Press,)

New York, Dec. 26.-ColOnel Thomas
Ochiltree, who has been i'll for some days
with a severe attack of pneumonia, has
SO far recovered that he expects to
leave in a week or two for Virginia Hot
Springs.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

NEW YORK.-Tt is understood. says a
London correspondent. that the govern
ment will send favorable reply to the
request from Chile that the British gov
eminent should speedily use it's influence
to bring about solution of the difficulty
with the Argentine republic.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

CHICAGO.-Arthur Egan, the 17-year-
old hero of 90 life-saving exploits in
Lake Michigan, has been decorated by
Edward VII, king Of England for his
herOism. -.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

PORTLAND. Ore.-Jack Wade and
William Dalton were Saturday sem
fenced to be hanged on January 81 for
the murder Of James b. Morrow on No
vember II last. Young Morrow was on
his way home about midnight when
Wade and Dalton held him up and shot
him dead, thinking he was another man.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26
NEWS STORIES BRIEFLY TOLD

LONDON.-William Waldorf Aston has
donated 10000 to civilian rifle clubs in
the United Kingdom.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

LONDON.-Queen Alexandra is maxi
ing excellent progress toward recovery,
but will not be able to be out for several
days.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

SHREVEPORT. La.-Christmas day
left it's trail of bloodshed and fire in
Shreveport. There were three killings,
all being negroes, and fire which de-
stroyed property valued at $4,000.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

SOUTH BEND. Ind.-The Indiana
Railway company of this city, which
operates lines in South Bend, Elkhart
and Goshen. besides 26 miles of inter-
urban railway. has posted an order CIV
ing an increase of wages to the motor
men, conductors and power station en-
ployes. The raise. the second within a
few years. will amount to about $4,000
a year.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

AKRON. Oho.-Andrew Carnegie has
offered the city of Akron $4,000 for a
free library. the city to guarantee $1,000
annually to keep it up. The offer will
probably be accepted. o.-,f
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

NEW YORK.-The exactions on tour
lists arriving at the port of New York.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

DENVER, Colo-C. c. Bangs friend
of Kit Carson. a veteran of the Mexican
war and a Colorado pioneer. guide and
Indian fighter, died at Altoona, Boulder
county, Colo, aged "A years.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

PINE BLUFF, Ark.-Mose Solmson
shot and killed George Stubblefied la st
night Stubblefield's father was killed
by a member of the Solmson family
several months ago. and yesterday
tragedy followed Stubblef1eld's appear
ance near the Solmson house with a gun
after he had made threats against the
SolmSOnS.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

FALL RIVER. Mass.-Notices were
posted in the iron works mills here yes.
terday by NJ. c. D. Borden, owner. an
nouncing that the operatives would re-
ceive as a Christmas gift an amount
equivalent to an increase of 10 per cent
in wages for six weeks.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

BUENOS AYRES.-The newspa pers
say the new protocol between Chile and
Argentina disposes of the immedia z
danger of war, but that the remedy is
not permanent The armies of the two
countries are, meanwhile. continuing
their warlike preparations.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

LONDON.-The Standard hears that
an important feature of the coronation
ceremonies will be a naval review. at
Spithead on an unprecedentedly large
scale. to which foreign warships will be
invited. Al
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-26

FOR RENT-4-ROOM HOUSE; CLOSE
in. Inquire Evans, this office.
FOR RENT-TFIREE 3-ROOM FLATS,
strictly modern. Apply at ]. e. Rick
ards. 40 E. Broadway.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
WADDELL THE CHOICE.
HE WAS AGAIN NOMINATED FOR MAYOR
YESTERDAY.
The Second Primary Gave Him a Ma
jorfty of 234-Mr. E. f. johnson Nom
ward-Two Committeeman Nomfn-
ated-City Election Next Thursday.

The scenes Of the democratic primary
election OF last Monday were reproduc-
ed at the second primary yesterday,
held for the purpose Of nominating a
mayor, an aldermen in the Third ward,
and a city executive committeeman in
the Fourth ward and one in the Fifth
ward, these having failed of a nomina-
ton at the first primary.
The polls opened yesterday at Z a. m.
and the interest was intense. The vot-
ers on both sides were very active, the
precinct carriages were kept busy, ana
the vote gotten out was larger than
that in the first primary. The friends
of the candidates worked h~eroicaIly,
and in the First and Fifth wards the
contention was so earnest that a half
dozen fisticuffs occurred. Nc one was
much injured. however, except, per-
haps, one nan in the Fifth ward who
got his nos badly skinned by q ring
on his opponents finger.
THE VOTE.
The polls closed at Z p. m. and the
city executive committee met at the
city hall at 8 p. m. to receive ..,,u can
vass the eturns. Ar immense crowd
gathered to hear the result. The vote
was tabulated and declared as follows:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
a story Abouu DeWet.

Bennett Burleigh, in a recent letter
to The London Telegraph from Cape
Town, tells the following story about
General deWet:
In the recent pursuit of deWet, as
Knox left an Orange River Colony
town, a certain colonial scout, busy
cleaning out certain articles, loitered
behind. He has since been court-mar-
tailed for that fault, but, in view of the
following incident, let off with a eau
tionary remark or two.
Leaving his horse in front of a
house, he walked toward the outskirts
of the little town, either to call on
somebody or see that all our people had
marched out. He saw a smart Cape
cart arrive in front of a door and some
one in it call out to the inmates. Go
ing toward the vehicle, he addressed
the occupant, CURLY saying, who are
your The man, who looked like the
ordinary type of Boer and seemed un-
armed, said, why should l tell your to
the colonia But there being some
thing about his dress and manner
which the scout could not quite under
stand, he repeated with more pertinac-
ity: Come, your name; l want it,
The other, little abashed, but apparent
ly uneasy, replied: I don't see that I
am bound in any way to tell you my
name or who 1 am
AT this the colonial whipped out,
cooked and presented his revolver at
the stranger in the Cape cart, shout
ing imperatively: Your name, and
who are you!' But, alack, at that mo-
ment there came a stroop of armed
Beers round the corner. The colonial
was too late and could not run, and SO
was instantly made prisoner. Seeing
that the man in the Cape cart seemed
to be a person in authority over the
Beers, the unabashed colonial remark
ed: Well, my games up, and as you
need have no hesitation now in telling
me who you are, sir, out of curiosity
I'd like to know your name still Very
WE'LL said the Boer, I'll tell you. I'm
Christian deWet.' And he smiled grim
ly and drove on into the town."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
SDariur of Her Remedy.

There is at least one woman in Ken
wood who believes thoroughly in the
efficiency of prayer. About a year ago
her husband engaged in a business
venture that Looked rather uncertain.
But his wife had strong faith that it
would turn out we'll.
Go ahead, john" she said, "and let
US put our trust in the Lord. l pray
every night that We may have no. rea-
son to regret the risk we are taking"
The affair seemed to turn out pretty
we'll right from the start. Handsome
dividends were paid all through the
summer and during the winter. and
great joy was in the home of this man
and the Sharer of his fortunes.
But there came a turn about a month
ago. The business ceased to pay, and
since then the losses have been ~increas-
ing every day. Nothing was said about
it at the ireSide around which 50 much
happiness had conferred during the last
year until h other day. when it was
suggested by the worried husband that
it would be well to cut down expenses.
Questions followed, as a matter of
course, and then it had to be confessed
that the business was not going we'll.
Dear mel" exclaimed the distressed
woman when all the truth had been re-
veaged to her. 81 must begin praying
again tonighti"-Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Big Store!
SPRING PRICES

One yard wide Bleaching at sc a
yard-no dressing in it. q inch wide
Organdie at &c a yard. Three-quarter
inch wide Percale, elegant spring
styles, at SC a yard. Yard wide Sea
Island Shifting at sc a yard. Nine
pieces French F1annels. worth Csc,
my price 39c a yard-in pink and new
blue and figured blue. New Albatross,
all wool. in spring shades. regular price
Coo, my special price 4Sc q yard. Wash
Silks for Shirtwaists. regular price is
SOC. my price is 39c a yard. We have
30 pieces sample Embroidery, slightly
soiled, goods that run for &c n sc
a yard wholesale, my price &c, &c and
&c a yard. We have another line of
very fine Embroidery that runs from
lie to 45c a yard wholesale: 1 will sell
it from 10c to 25c a yard. I have EN-
broidery, II inches wide. with 5 inches
open work, special price 35c a yard.
Twenty styles Lace Yoking from 19C
to 75c a yard. The Tuck Yoklng, with
Insertion finish. for 75c a yard. Eight
styles of All-over Yokings for 15c, S5c
and up to $1.25 a yard.
We have bought d few new styles
heavy Lace Collars at closing out
prices. Twenty styles to select from.
A Collar that others ask. S1.25 for ]
will be able to sell at 75c each.
We have a big line of white adm
light shades in Kid Gloves. every pair
guaranteed, at $1.e0 a pair. We have
three dozen pairs elegant Kid Gloves
just as god as the s1.00 ones. but not
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
DEATH OF MRS. SHEPHERD
Passes Away-The Fowier-Thomas
Contest-New Law Firm.

Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, N. c.. March 21-
The remains of Mrs. Catherine Shep-
herd, who died yesterday at Columbia,
S. c., were brought to this city this
morning, and the funeral services took
place from the Presbyterian church,
the pastor, Rev. H. T. Graham officiat-
ing. The deceased-a sister of the late
John NJ. Dobbin, who was lost at sea
or the steamer Central America, and
haf-sister of the late Tor James G.
Dobbin, secretary of the army in the
cabinet of President Franklin Pierce
vas the widow of the late Hon. Jesse
G.. Shepherd, Judge Of the superior
court n a lawyer of eminence, and
h leaves two sons and four daugh-
ters: DR.. Henry E.. Shepherd, ex-
president of Charleston college. and a
distinguished scholar; Mr.. George E.
Shepherd, of this city; Mrs. n. Z.
Smith, Of this county; Mrs. H. G.. Hill.
of Maxton; Mrs. George p. MCNEIL, of
Staunton. Va; Mrs. Pell, of Columbia.
s. G. Mrs. Shepherd exemplified her
profession of Christian faith by a noble
womanhood, and a life beautiful by
rare culture and refinement.
The contest of John E. Fowler for
the congressional seat of Ion G. r.
Thomas is still going on before Major
A. a, McKethan and Mr.. J. E. Garreth,
with nearly one hundred witnesses al
ready examined, and mere tina double
that number still to come. MIR. A. H.
Slocomb was on the stand eleven hours
altogether, and, to use his own express
sion, three minutes ought to have suf-
feed to gather all he could tell.
Messrs. D. 7. Oates and Q. y
Nimocks, both talented youn" ,aWyers
of this city, with a s1.ght professional
future before them. have formed a
partnership, and have offices in the
building OF the knights of Pythias on
Market sorare.
MT. -. 3. Lutterloh, a prominent bus
lrtss man of Tallahassee, Fla, is pay
ing a visit to his mother, Mrs. Frances
Lutterloh, on Haymount.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26

guaranteed. hat we viii SELF for coo
a pair. d
A new line Of Crinkled Mulls for
evening waists, the sportiest thing ever
shown. for Ice a yard.
A big drive in Black Crepons, ten
patterns, As inches wide. imported
goods (Arnold. Constable & Co's), price
was from $1.35 to s1.60 a ward U bought
1t at a closing out sale). my price is
CSC. We have ten patterns, ~ inches
wide imported Black Crepons hat I
will sell at CSC a yard.
We have twelve dozen Ladies Split
japan Straw Walking Hats. in white
and assorted colors. my price IL sec
each.
Thirty dozen Mems and Boys and
Children's Caps, regular 25c and soc
styles. my price 10c each. Mems and
Boys Straw Hats. wide brim, banded,
good goods, regular 25c hats. my price
10c each.
Fifty pieces fine Sea Island finish
-Percales, one yard wide. all colors. at
7hc a yard.
Miss Alma Brown has lust returned
from the northern markets. where n
has been for the past three weeks. and
helped to select all the newest and la
test styles in Dress Goods and Nil
linery, and we promise our customers
some good bargains in the latest gods
in all lines.
Come and bring your punch card
and get it punced with your las pur-
chases at
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26

terday to Look Over the situation.
Tavorably Impressed.

MI. G. H. Mebane. OF Newton. N. G..
secretary of and treasurer of the North
Carolina Teachers Assembly, arrived
in the city yesterday at 1905 p. m.
accompanied by Mr.. Harry S. Leori.
travelling passenger agent of the Sea-
board Air Line.
Mr.. Aebane was former state super
intendent OF public instruction and
takes a prominent part in the work of
the assembly. His visit to our city was
for the purpose of examining the ad-
vantages which Wrightsyiile Beach Of
fers for the session of the Teachers AS
sem oily to be held June I1th to 18th.
Messrs- Mebane n Leard were met
by a ommitte of the chamber of COM
merce and were escorted to the orion
where 1ney dlned. AT $50 D. M they
Beach over the Wilmington S-eacoast
railway by a committee representing
the chamber Of commerce. In the par
ty We're Mr.. NJ. w. jacob, president
OF the chamber OF merc Professor
Washington Catlett, county super
Of public instruction. Mr..
John j. Blair. superintendent Of city
schools; Mr.. James F.. Post, chairman
OF n committee of school district No.
- H., SkidAl IND u
Of the committee Of school district No.
2; Mr.. r. ]. Jones. of the committee
of school district No. 1; Mr.. A. A. Ma
than. OF the Ocean View Company.
owners of the Ocean View hotel
Wrightsville Beach, and Mr.. ]. H. Hin
ton. manager of the Seashore hotel.
Wrightsville Beach.
When the train reached the beach
Manage Hinton showed the visitors
through the Seashore hotel. and they
viewed the duplicate hotel building.
now under construction by Contractor
F. A. Applegate who is making gooG
progress with the work. The party
then went through the Ocean View ho-
tel with Mr.. Nathan, and after stroll
ing along the beach. they took the
train back to Wrightsville where they
enjoyed one of Mr.. w. H. Stokely's
finest oyster roasts. They got back to
the city at 6 d. m. Messrs. Meban and
Leard will cave this afternoon at 3:3u
o'clock for Charlotte.
Professor j. A. Holt. of Oak Ridge
institute. who is president of the each
ers' Assembly. DR.. F. P. VenabIe, presi-
dent of the North Carolina university,
and Mr.. Mebane as secretary OF the
assembly. have been APPOINTED a com
mlttee to select the meeting place for
tn assembly his ummer Mr.. Mebana
Informed a Messenger representative
last night hat he was favorably i'm
pressed with what he saw at Wrights-
vile Beach. and he is satisfied that with
the accommodations to be had there
and in the city. the assembly can be
located at Wrightsville Beach for its
next session. The hotels offer satisfac-
tory rates. n if the various railways
in the state offer reduced rates the as
sembly will come here. Nothing def
mite can be decided. however, until the
railroad authorities can be communl-
Gated with.
Mr.. Mebane says the assembly meet
ings are attended by from 500 to 1,2OC
teachers. besides others who are at
tracted by the vent. Last year the
attendance at Morehead was 1000, AMI
he expects more than that if the as
sembly comes to Wrightsville Beach