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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01

wedding was preceded by luncheon
complimentary to the visiting young
ladies' given at the home of Mrs. John A.
Green, who entertained most charmngly
The decoration were very beautiful, being
carried out in pink with profusion of
La France roses and potted plants. Those
present were Miss McGhee, of Franklinton
N c.; Misses Battle and Pierce, of Rocky
Mount: Misses Eliza Hodges. Daisy
Weaver. Sudie Wells. OF Wilson; Miss
Penick. of Virginia; Mrs L. F. Nadal, Mrs.
H. G. Conner, Jr., and Mrs. Jas. B. Roun-
tree. of Wilson No more delightful func-
tion has been given this season than this
affair.
Speaking of the wedding itself our cor
respondent writes as follows OF the SER
vices at the Baptist church, where the
ceremony was performed by Dr. Harold
grandfather of the groom, assisted by
Rev. Jno. Douglas, pastor OF the church:
Seldom has our city witnessed more
representative and distinguished gather
ing of its own people and visitors. Dur
ing the time allotted to the seating of in
vited guests, Miss Clee Winstead render
ed most beautifully on the violin two Sc
lections and Mesdames Herbert Rountree
and John Cutchen, two OF our faVorite con-
traltos, sang Memberships, Il would that
my love-, the melody soon melting away
into the triumphant strains or Mendel-
sohn's Wedding March, which announced
the arrival of the bridal party. After the
ceremony as the party turned to leave the
church, selected choir composed of
Mesdames Jno Cutcher, ohm Green, H.
Rountree and Messrs. Privett and Man
gum effectively sang the wedding anthem,
composed by DR.. Harold. The brides
maids wore white organdie and carried
stalks of white lilies. The bride was
gowned in white organdie trimmed in
rare and costly lace and carried lilies.
The flowers adopted by the bridal party
was singularly in harmony with the deli
cate beauty and purity OF the brides face
and held an especially significance for her
as the lily was Miss Worthington' S
mothers favorite flower. The bride is a
charming representative of one OF North
Cardinals most distinguished families,
her forefathers having contributed great
ly to the social and literary life of the
State. combining with this heritage a
gracious manner and charming personal
ity. she is necessarily a social favOrite
throughout the State.
DR.. Horne while native of North Caro-
lima is strongly identified with Dart
mouth College, N. r., filling the chair of
| Philosophy in that institution, distinc-
| tion which bespeaks great mental ability
and eminence in his profession.
A reception Immediately followed the
| The bridal party was assisted in receiving
| by bevy of charming young ladies,
Misses Penck, OF Virginia, and Hodges
| Weaver, Wells and Herring, of Wilson.
The decorations at the church were
greatly admired and were carried out in
ceremony at Col Worthington's residence.
| dence, these being the Dartmouth colors,
The presents were numerous and costly
| the wide popularity OF the couple being
attested by the many States represented.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01
TO THE GOLDEN GATE.

A large party of tourists from North
Carolina will leave Raleigh for San Fran
cisco on September 18th, going by one
route and returning by another, the itin-
erary having been prepared by Mr. II. S.
Leard. of the Seaboard Air Line, who
with Dr. l. Mex. Pittenger has arranged
the party. The party will leave in a
special Pullman of sixteen sections. The
rate for the trip is about $4,000 with $500
for the Pullman. The trip west will be
via Denver and Salt Lake City. putting
the party in San Francisco on October 1st.
The return trip win bc"over the Southern
Pacific route In the party are Rev. DR..
and Mrs |. Nick. Pittenger, Bishop and
Mrs. Watson, of Wilmington; Rev. DR.. Nj.
Nj. Marshall, of Christ church, Raleigh;
Mr.. w. w Turner, OF Wilmington; Rev.
Dr. DuBose, Of Asheville; Mrs Bishop
Lyman, Rev. DR.. and Mrs A, b. Hunter,
of Raleigh; Capt. and Mrs. Patton, OF
Asheville; Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. London,
of Pittsboro; Miss Ward and Miss jamie
Ward. of Raleigh: Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd
and Miss Shepherd. of Chapel Hill; Mrs.
Alicia Webb and Mrs. Hill, of Hillsboro;
Rev. j. E. Ingle, of Henderson, Rev. DR..
Drane, of Edenton, and Mr.. r. II. Huske,
of Fayetteville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01
wv oman ~ Society

so many improvements since she left
Raleigh.
Mrs. F. C. Potter left yesterday
for Norfolk.
Miss Kate Grey Allen left yesterday
for visit to Laurinburg
Mrs. A. Dughi who has been quite
ILL., is reported as improving.
Miss Jennie Powell has returned from
visit to Miss Lola Reid, in Greensboro.
Miss Ruth Worth Porter. of Green's
boro, is in the city visiting Mrs. E. E.
Mofftt.
Mrs. Coleman is in the city from
Swansboro Ca, the guest of Mrs. F. o.
Moring.
Capt. and Mrs. George NJ Lassiter,
and Mrs. Henry J. Young, have returned
from a visit to Merry Oaks.
Miss Bessie Lowrey, who has been Wis
ting her brother Mr.. H. S. Lowrey. left
yesterday for her home in Youngsville.
Mrs. Mary Mitchell and daughter.
Miss Mamie, who have been visiting
near Claytor/ have returned to the city.
Rev and Mrs. John E. White and
children, who have been visiting here dur
ing the summer, have returned to their
home in Atlanta.
sition in Prof McArthurs school at Lum-
Der Bridge. She is a musician of ability
and is a graduate of the Southern Con-
servatory Of Music.
Miss Emma Merritt of Mt Airy, who
has been the guest Of Mrs. Henry c.
Brown, on North Person street, left fol
her home yesterday.
Mrs. L. A. Carr, who has been visit.
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. o. j
Carroll, returned to her home in Dur.
ham yesterday, accompanied by her SIS
ter, Miss Pattie Carroll.
Miss Matte BEDFORD, daughter of Mr.
r. C. Redford, of Raleigh, has been elect
ed teacher in the graded schools Of
Thomasville, Ca, to which place she will
go about September 18th. Last year she
taught most satisfactorily in Monroe ant
was re-elected. Her success is very graf
flying TO her friends, who recognize in hel
young woman of much ability.
Mr. Irving Eldrdge entertained
number of his young friends at his moth
ers home on Edgeworth street last even
ing in honor CT Miss Lucy Smith, of Char.
lotte, and Miss Jennie Powell, of Raleigh
The evening was thoroughly enjoyed By
every one present. Games, social cha
and dancing occupied the time of The
young people until 1:30, when the merr.
party disrorsed Dainty refreshments
were served.-Greensboro Record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

paint themselves
It's short lane that has no levers in
it after it turns into the shadows
There are two tEings a woman cannot
be tempted to betray-the man she loves
and her age.
If 1T weren't for their wives some men
would have breach of promise suits on
their hands every week.
Some married women never seem to
think that men wouldn't be so anxious to
fiirt with them IL they didn't know there
was no danger OF their having to marry
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01
MISS CLARK ENTERTAINS.

On Thursday afternoon Miss Susan
Clark entertained a few OF her friends
very informally, but very charmingly in
honor OF Miss May Hull OF Georgia; Miss
Bessie Merrimon, of Greensboro, and Miss
Maud Merrimon, Of this city. The fea-
ture OF the afternoons pleasure was a
contest of skill in guessing books, events
and persons uniquely represented by
way. Later, delicious menu was served.
A RALEIGH DRAMATIC STAR.
A matter that will prove of great in
terest to Raleigh people generally and
local social circles particularly. is the re-
port OF the successful debut of Miss
Francis Cameron as 'Lygia" in Chas. w.
Chase's dramatisation OF Henry Sienkie-
VICES famous novel, "Quo Vadis.
Miss Cameron, whose stage name is
Francis Paul, made her initial appearance
about week ago at Asbury Park and
played to a large and enthusiastic house.
Lygia, difficult character, calling for a
high order Of dramatic ability for the
proper Interpretation of the role, was pre-
seIted by Miss Cameron in a style that
won her instant recognition and beautiful
woman that she is. she is said to have
captivated her audience no less by her
sympathetic appreciation of her part and
the 'verve" of her production of it than
by the strong charm of her personality.
The fact that Miss Cameron, after only
"a little more than a years preparation,
should have been chosen by so competent
a critic as Mr.. Chase to take the i'm
portant role of ''Lygia" is presage Of
brilliant stage career Her success will
be followed with the greatest interest by
Raleigh people, among who she is so we'll
known and liked and they will turn out
to greet her en- masse when she visits
the city later in the season.
Miss Cameron is accompanied on her
professional tours by her mother, Mrs. F.
c. Cameron, who is herself a most beau
tiful woman and who in past years con-
tributed no little to Raleighs social life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01

"Oh, what shall we do?" cried the
nurse; baby has swallowed bottle of
INK! Just tear up couple OF blotters
and let him eat Them replied the i'm
perturbable mother as she languidly
turned the pages of her novel.-Philadel-
phia Record
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-01
"LADYWEAR."
New York Press.)

One of the new corporations is the
- Ladywear Company. 1t is not adj
visable to advertise the full name; what
is interesting is the ''ladywear." l un-
derstand from large silk goods manu-
facturer that the chief article to be
handled by the company is a style of
silken tights for women. With not q
few ultra fashionables it is now the prac-
tice TO discard much OF the lingerie
which ''lovelifies" woman and wear in its
stead pair OF tights and a dress skirt.
This is not as bad as the Texas gentle
mans uniform OF spurs and a standing
collar but in the opinion of old fashion
ed folk it certainly unwomans woman.
u is iinr0 'lble to imagine the right sort
OF woman sans hose, sans petticoat, sans
chemise, sans -, WELL habited only in
tights and walking skirt. Not by long
sight. Tights off the stage may be lady
wear" but not womanwear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Iaugn, repIacIng the cover upon the
stove. "And how will you prove it, for
I shall say 1 didn't"
''They Will believe me-"
Perhaps, but as long as you can
prove nothing 1 can snap my fingers
at what they believe. So now you
must see it will be necessary for you
to find new lodgings very soon.' Then
he left the house, and Marie stood fr-
resolutely watching him pass down the
road out of sight.
Mechanically she approached the
stove and lifted the cover. There, as
though hooking her. lay the will in
ashes, but every word visible still, and
she read it through, great tears rolling
down her cheeks at the words, 81 give
and beQueath to my beloved daughter,
Marie Richards, the farm and every
thing upon IL"
Suddenly it occurred to her that if
she could preserve the ashes in as per-
feet state as they then were it would
be proof enough TO establish Duncan's
guilt and her own claim. For several
minutes she stood debating in her
mind the safest way to accomplish it
Presently, securing Il piece of tin plate
about the size of the will, she careful
ly slipped it under the ashes and lifted
it from the stove. So far so good. bus
it was not yet safe. for n breath of
wind or n sudden jar would turn it to
dust
Smearing a sheet of white paper
with mucilage. with the help OF a Ia
bic knife she gently pushed and lifted
the phantom will from the tin to the
paper and pressed it into place; then.
to protect it from injury, she fastened
over it a thin sheet Of tracing paper.
and, behold, the will was preserved.
somewhat wrinkled and ragged on the
edges, but every word visible! 1t was
accepted by the probate court as gen
uine will, and the property was dis
posed of as Farmer Winthrop wished
it to be, for no one was inclined to
prosecute Duncan for what he had
done. He received his thousand dollars
and was never seen in that neighbor-
hood again.
Marie married n neighboring farmer,
with whom she lived to ripe old age.
becoming the mother of many children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
The Festival of Good Cheer.

This is the merriest and best sea-
son of all the year. No festival of
the church has so impressed itself
upon the people of all times since
the birth of christianity as the sim
pie. beautiful Christmas story.
Many generations of men have
chased their favorite phantoms to
see them disappear, but the Joyous
day which commentaries the nativ-
ity of the Savior lives in closer COM
munion with the human heart than
ever.
It's lessons of peace and love and
good will will abide while
time shall be, and no mat
ter what the spirit of strife and ami
mostly that may affiict the children
of men throughout the year the kind
ly light of Christmas tide makes the
world akin. awakens the better inn
pulses of human nature and bright
ems this transitory existence with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
pelmont and His wonderfuI Collar.

Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, of
New York, has brought 81 celebrated
name and a wonderful collar 10 con-
gItss. Combined. they have served to
make him one nf she leading features
of the democratic side uf the house.
Soon after they have viewed the
leaders, visitors ask to see Belmont,
the RICH New Yoke thr man with
;Lc unsur:nOunts9"' neck bani. IL rs
a wonder u en- relies his necs Ere a
spotless fence Of iv.r.' Chastc and
white il CLEANS in the shadows of the
pit like n lighthouse in n storm.
Strong and steady in its radiance. il
shines like the fame of truth from
ont the gloom of doubt.
Esthetically it stands as an exam
pie of pristine beauty. Geograph-
icalIy. il indicates the precise location
of Belmont. Sartorially. it stands
for fashions highest ideal. CONNER
ciaIly, it's wide eXpanse suggests a
boom in the linen market and over.
time work at the laundries. Gener-
ally. it is the apex of the aPotheosis
the limit of our civilization, so far as
il relates TO collars
Two men have striven i'm the same
path of glory. Gen. Spinola and
senator Allison. in years gone by
both affected remarkable neckwear
Their collars were high as Il billboard
white as snow and firm as marble
slabs. Needless to say, however
neither of them approached the dizzy
heights attained by Belmont. He is
the undisputed collier champion OF
congress; of Washington-probably
of the United States and all her col
nnieS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

President Roosevelt has again de-
mOnstrated his shrewdness by call
ing a possible presidential rival into
a position where he will not be able
to stand for the next nomination
without compromising himself. Gov.
Leslie NJ. Shaw. of Iowa, has been in
vited to accept the secretaryship of
the treasury The wisdom of this
stroke of policy so impressed itself
upon the president that he did not
hesitate to execute it. despite the
fact that Iowa already has a member
of the cabinet in Secretary of Agri-
CULTURE Wilson. who has no thought
of retiring. This evidence of extreme
Partially the president has sought to
explain away by calling attention to
the fact that President Cleveland had
two members of his cabinet from the
same state in Whitney and Manning,
of New York. and that President Nc
Kinley likewise went to Pennsylvania
for two of his ministers, in Smith and
Knox. The president is evidently
looking for exceptions to prove the
rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY.
The Burned Will.

Marie Richards stood looking from
the kitchen window of the New Eng
land farmhouse that had sheltered her
and aunt. the Winthrops, Lad adopted
her when she was left an orphan two
years of age. and they had never re-
GREETED ii, for she had been n joy and
comfort to them in their homo. while
their only child. q son, had brought to
them nothing but sorrow.
Mr.. Winthrop had spent his life per
fecting his farm. of which he was
very proud, and the thought that after
his death his son Duncan would squan-
der it away in a very short time so
veXed him that after his wife's death
he made n will giving everything he
bad TO his adopted daughter. Marie,
excepting $1,000 bequeathed TO his son.
The whole neighborhood knew that
such n will had been made, but now
that the old man was dead and buried
it was not TO be found. and Duncan's
name was mentioned in whispers of
foul play.
Marie stood looking sadly upon the
fields of waving grain and watching
the birds flutter here and there. How
happy they were together! Watching
them made her realize her own loneli-
ness, so she turned her gaze upon the
highway and saw Duncan Winthrop
approaching the house. Presently he
stood before her-a young man that
can be described by the one word
profiigate.
II am going to sell the farm next
week and came to tell you. so you
can vacate these premises" said he,
while watching the effect his words
had uDon the face before him.
You are going to sell the farm:" re-
peated Maria in dazed way. trying 10
realize all that meant for her.
Yes. 1 need the money and must
have It,"
''But where can l go"
THAT you must decide for yourself.
You have had a good home here for
fifteen years, and it is about time you
began to get your own living"
But Father Winthrop never intend
ed to leave me destitute. He told me
that he had made a will providing for
me. and it will surely be found"
Duncan Winthrop smiled and pulled
from his pocket a paper which he OPEN
ed and held up for Marie to see. 1t was
not such an elaborate affair as wills
are nowadays. but a small sheet of
letter paper. on which were written In
as few words as possible John Win
throp's wishes in regard to the dis
posal of his estate after his death and
signed by three witnesses.
''Is that the will?" questioned Marie
in establishment.
'That is the WILL" was the curt reply.
"Where did you get it,"
81 stole it. Do you think would
let any one else get possession of It? 1t
makes all the difference in the world to
me who has it, and to make myself
wholly safe think III destroy it now"
So saying. lie walked to the kitchen
stove, where a small fire was burning,
and, placing the open paper upon the
Goals, stood and watched the flames de-
YOUR it. Marie, spellbound, watched it
also.
81 shall inform Lawyer Ferris imme-
diately what you have doner' she ex-
claimed as the last bit of flame flicker
ed out.
"yyin rou7" returned Duncan. with g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Secretary Hay. has accepted an in
vitatiOu TO deliver the u:l,.rrSs before
both houses If congress OH the occa-
sion of the Mckinley memorial SER
vice As the secretary is distinguish
ed as Htrrator and n admired and
loved Mckinley, a graceful and noble
tribute may ne confidently expected.
lie is to do for the frienI who made
him secretary what Baine Gid for
Garfield, and Anthony for Caeser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Ex-COngressman Thomas Il. Reed,
in a speech at the St. Nicholas So
ciety's banquet in New York asked
his hearers TO honor that handful Of
Dutehmen who are holding at bay
the warriors of the proudcst nation
Il the modern world This ~ the
nearest To an expression of opinion on
the Boer war that Mr.. Reed has ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

The people who come down to- see
the holiday sights should not over
look the city administration Christ
mas gifts to the city. They are now
in full running order on two sides of
Market square, and are guaranteed
to make an impression that may be
taken home TO think over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
SAYS He Was Tortured.

81 suffered such pain from corns
could hardly walk writes II. Robin
son, Hillsborough, Ills, =" but Buck
lens Arnica Salve completely cured
them" Acts like magic on sprains,
bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns,
boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin
diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed
by HaItz & Ullemeyer. csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
Health and Beauty.

Poor complexion is usually the re-
suit of torpid liver or irregularity of
the bowels. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers stimulate the liver. Promote
regular action of the bowels. Never
distress.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Wyomin, the smallest of the
states IT. population, except Nevada,
is growing in voting strength. In the
presidential election of 1900 the vote
for Bryan on the democratic ticket
was only seventy-one less than in
1896
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

The New York university has in
augurated a new fad by confrring the
. honorary degree of masters of law
Son n number of women, among them
Miss Helen Gould.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

The Yates plan of opposing a repub-
lican candidate for senator because
that candidate did not serve Yates
interests is not likely to be popular in
Illinois.-Springfie News (Rep.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Down in Jacksonville, from which
city young Dick Yates halls, the peo-
pele try To appease their feelings by
abiding to the Illinois executive as
Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Those who drew the larger num-
bers for the Illinois theatre opening
reservation will he obliged to go
away back and sit down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

of the Lowry One who
came upon earth to make it better.
1t IS, indeed, the festival of good
cheer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

\ movement is on foot to increase
the salaries of congressman. There
are men i'm both branches of that
body who ought rather to have their
salaries reduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
Merry Christmas to all.

Remember the poor at this joyous
season of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Ioc. CSC: II q Q. q IAN, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
THE ARGUS.

Puplhned Daily and Weekly 81 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock Island. III. Entered ~ the
Possonace a. Second-class matter.l
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27
LANSING.

LANSING, Ohio, January 2G.-Mrs.
Emma HUFF returned to st. Clairsville
to-day after several weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Harry Kidd.
Mr. William Gifin, Of Neff's Siding
was the guest Of his brother Mrs.
Chris. Giffin, Monday and Tuesday OF
this week.
Miss Helen Liston was a BeIlaire
visitor Tuesday.
MIS-. Edward He'll went to Wellsburg
W. Va, this week to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, of Martin S
Ferry, spent last Sunday with their
daughter Mrs. Frank Pyle.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Beck, Of Bridge
port, are visiting at the home Of Mr.
Beck's parents, Mr.. and MIS- James
Beck.
Mrs. Annie Stahl, who has been sick
the greater part of the winter, is now
recovering.
Mr. A. ]. lWorley, who has been quite
i'll, is said to be some better.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

1t is reported in industrial circles
that the PeWiky Railroad Company is
figuring on double tracks on the coun-
ty road along the river bank at the
Top mill in order to give more yarG
ri'~-Um u the plant and if this change is
made the road may be cut along the
hillside back Of the mill The rail
road company is filing wish Stag from
the upper end Of the passenger yard
above the station, directly under the
suspension bridge. to the foot Of Ninth
street, very likely with this object in
view. 1t may be stated in this CON
nectiOn that runlors were afoat some
time ago that the road would likely
make a double track so as to insure a
better service out of Pitts5urg to Gin
einnati, by way q Wheeling, Parkers-
burg aud Kenoya over what is known
as the Ohio Valley route.
This change would enable the Wheel
ing Steel and Iron Co. to secure more
tracks and switches at its top mill.
Officials OF the railroad company and
mill company were together inspect
ing the ground in the vicinity OF the
plant during the week.