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The news & observer., 1901-12-08
Beware Of Celluloid Collars.

While sitting near a stove in church,
in Charlotte, one day last week, the
celluloid collar which Mrs. John Nc
Kinney was wearing suddenly became
ignited and but for the presence of
mind of the pastor, who quickly smoth-
cred the flames, she would have been
seriously, if not fatally burned. AS it
was, the womans injuries were quite
painful
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
The Little Children Do
Some Deeds Of Love

The d. H. Hill Chapter of the Chill
dren OF the Confederacy, is doing noble
work. 1t was recently organized ard
with its membership Of thrty-six has
cheered the hearts of the dear old SOL
diers and made them feel they are not
forgotten, but are dear to all.
These little ones go to the Home on
Sunday afternoons, with their little
hearts full Of good cheer, and their lit
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
Miss Busbee Entertains

Last Tuesday afternoon there was a
msot delightful gathering at the home
of Miss Eliza Busbee, in honor of her
guest, Miss Mary Pruden. of Edenton
She entertained the Euchre Club, and the
afternoon was one filled with the best of
social pleasures, Miss Busbee proving a
most charming hostess and her guest
one of the most pleasant of the young
lady visitors to Raleigh.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
Holbrook. Winston.

This wedding invitation has been sent
to friends: Mrs. Marion Long Win
ston requests your presence at the mar
riage of her daughter. Annie Lurtine, 20
Mr. William E. Holbrook, Thursday af-
ternoon, December II, at 2 o'clock, 1901.
Red House Church, Caswell county.
N. c.. At home, January 1st, Hickory.
North Carolina
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

LADIES WANTED TO WORK ON SOFA
pillows. Materials furnished. Steady
work guaranteed; experience unneces-
sary. Send stamped envelope to Miss
McGee, Needlework Department, ideal
Co., Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED TWO ASSISTANTS-WA WANTED
two reliable young men during leisure
hours TO assist detective in North
Carolina experience unnecessary. Ad-
dress, Detective, 217 N. Eutaw street.
Baltimore, Md.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

GET OUR PRICES ON BILLIARD AND
Pool Tables before buying elsewhere;
are guaranteed for twenty years, and
are made by new vulcanizing process.
Old tables fitted with our cushions are
as good as new. satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. See our ad-
vertisement Of Manager Wanted" for
lawful slot machines. Palmer Billiard
Table Works, Chicago. Ill.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

PERSONAL A NJ e d A DIAMONDS.
something new beautiful and inexpen
sive. Nearest approach to genuine.
Magnificent settings. Brilliant effects.
Everybody delighted. See catalogue.
Columbia Jewelry Co.. Indianapolis, Ind.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

SALESMAN PAID A
man S1440 in one week for selling my
white lead; many get $100. Any man
can make $50 if he hustles. i give the
inducement to dealers, pay big COM
missions to get the best statesmen. No
experience necessary. Full informa
nation on application. d. T.. Weir, St.
Louis, Mo.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

RELIABLE CLEVELAND H o US e
wants bright man as travelling sales
man. general mercantile trade; energy,
business ability and salesmanship will
make position permanent. Box 81,
Cleveland, o.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED TWO LADIES--WANTED TWO
females living in or near this county
during leisure hours to assist female
detective. Address, PIT N. Eutaw street,
Baltimore, Md.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-GOOD, II e A l. T FL
white woman with plenty milk to
nurse and assist in caring for twin
boys eight and half months old. VIII
pay $4,000 per month and board. Ad-
dress J. ID. Bardin, Wilson. N. G.
11-28 ct. tues thurs. sun.
1I-2S ct.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

LADIES TO DO NEEDLEWORK FOR US
at home. We furnish materials and pay
81 to so per week. No canvassing.
Send stamped envelope to Standard Co.,
Indiana avenue, Chicago. Ill.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANT WIFE-YOUNG, PRETTY, AND
stylish and money, one who wants 20 on
stage with young actor; must nave
first class character; letters treated
gentlemanly and returned if so desired
Address, Charley Saxaphone. Weldon, n.
G
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

INVESTORS SAVINGS CAN EARN A
minimum of IL per cent. per annum,
payable quarterly; guaranteed from
loss; particulars on application. Ad-
dress Investment Department, 66
Broadway, New York.
11-2S Tues, Thurs. & Sun. Ct.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

AGENTS-BIG MONEY SELLING La
test article out; wonderful double faced
mirror with transparent picture re-
vealed held to light; good side line ;
sample mirror (pocket slze) 10c.; cata-
logue free. Transparent Mirror Co.,
81 5th avenue, Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

BIG RETURNS, SMALL INVESTMENT
$3.50 to $500 month made selling the
wonderful Doren System Light; more
brilliant than electric arc. Can be
turned up or down at will. Write for
terms to agents. Acorn Brass Works,
Department Y, Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-SALESME BY RELIABLE
iobbing house, five travelling statesmen
to place high grade specially line with
merchandise trade. High commissions
and permanent positions 10 good men.
Full time required. r., IS i5s Fifth
avenue, Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

4 Messrs c. w. and E. V. Garnett, of
Kansas City, have opened sales stable
on the corner of Martin and Blount
streets. and will handle mules and
horses. Messrs. Garnett Bros. have
located here permanently and will re-
ceive cordial welcome from the busi-
ness men of the city.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
Coupon Certificate Notice

on month
residences
S
Bank Raleigh
be
and 10 aid
which
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WE ARE PREPARED TO DO ALL
kinds of shoemaking and repairing at
the lowest reasonable prices. Best
stock and workmanship on all work,
Work called for and delivered free of
charge Raleigh Shoe Repairing Co.,
under Home Insurance Building.
Sat.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

OH, HO, WEAK MEN, OUR IMPROVED
Vacuum Developer guaranteed cheapest
and best earth for sexual weakness,
structure, losses, varicocele; enlarges
shrunken organs; particulars sealed
The Worlds Cure Co., Denver, Colo.
12-S-7t- sundays.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

MANAGER WANTED IN EVERY LARGE
county TO appoint agents for the Fa-
nous Game O5Skill" nickel slot ma
chine for drinks or cigars; lawful
everywhere; takes place of all forbid
den slot machines. Rented or sold on
easy payments. Secure territory quick
Palmer Billiard Table Works. Chicago,
Ills.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

$4,000 PER MONTH TO LADIES FOR
work at home. Can get work at once.
Address BOX 200, Goldsboro, N. c.
11-27-sun e wed wks.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-PARTNER IN FINE OPERA
house show; can clear over three hun
dred dollars month. Address, G. j. Sim
mons, Weldon, n. c.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WOMEN TO DO PLAIN SEWING, 81. 80
per day. Four months work guaranteed
All work sent prepaid. Send stamped
addressed envelope for particulars. r..
w. Hutton & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-BY A SOBER AND RE
liable young man, the books of some
reliable firms in the city to work at
night. Guarantee satisfaction and a
practical book-keeper with experience.
Address 'Book-keeper," care News
and Observer.
12-Stf
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

wANTED-MAN IN EACH COUNTY
to represent old established house,
solid financial standing; straight, bona
fide weekly cash salary of $500, paid
by check each Wednesday with all ex-
penses direct from headquarters: ::
money advanced for expenses. Mana
ger, SS7 Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
11-16-St., Sat. & Sun.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

LADY TO TRAVEL AND COLLECT IN
North Carolina for manufacturer; sal
ary $50 monthly to begin. Send refer
ence and addressed envelope at once.
Treasurer, 702, Star building, Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

Peele's College, of busiess and short
hand, OF Greensboro, N. c., has The pret-
tlest and most comfortable school rooms
in North Carolina. 1t is a pleasure to be
a member OF such a school.
12-7-3t w-2w
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

FREE-A LARGE ICED FRUIT CAKE
to be given away at Bretsch's. One
chance with every ten cent cash pur-
chase of cakes.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

FOR SALE-FARM NEAR WAUGH
ans. N. c., 701 acres, large dwelling,
five hundred acres well timbered with
pine. A bargain. Apply Box 67, Lit
tleton, N. c.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED EVERYWHERE-HUS HUSTI.ERS
to tack signs, distribute circulars, sam-
pies, etc.: no canvassing; good pay.
Sun Advertising Bureau, Chicago.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-TO RENT HOTEL IN
good town Of from three to five thous-
and inhabitants: several years exper
fence in hotel business. Address j.,
care News and Observer. 1w
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

YOUNG MEN FOR RAILWAY MAIL
Clerks. Interstate Cores. Inst.
Cedar Rapids, la.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
Kentniss Club,

The Kentniss Club will meet with Miss
Isabel B. Busbee on Monday afternoon
at O'Clock
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-POSITO AS HOTEL
Clerk; can furnish references as to
character and ability as hotel man.
Address T.. care News and Observer.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

FREES RUG FOR FIVE MINUTES
work ladies only, no soliciting. Loeb
Block & Co.. Pike building. Cincinnati
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-POSITION BY A REGISTER
ed druggist six years experience. Ad-
dress, '.Salol," care News and Observer.
12-S-3t
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

Dorsett serves the best 35c meal in
the world: also the incest rooms in the
city.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-MANAGER IN EVERY CITY,
county to handle best-paying business
known; legitimate; new; exclusive con-
troll. Phoenix Co., 13 W. 28th street,
N W
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-A MAN WE'LL QUAIL
fed to fill position as Shipping Clerk
for large cotton mill. Address tx"
care News and Observer.
1923 2wks.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-To RENT TWO OR THREE
rooms for light housekeeping. Apply
at Darnell & Thomas store.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
MINERAL

JACKSON SPRINGS MINERAL
Water cures dyspepsia, indigestion,
Rheumatism and all diseases of kid
neys and Bladder. If it does not, your
money back. For particulars, call on
Henry I. Hicks Company, local
agents. Raleigh. N. C.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
One Cent a Word.
NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. spE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.

MISS EVA PALMER HAVING RETURN
ed to the city, wishes TO resume her
duties as professional nurse and may
be found at Mansion House, No. 100
South Blount street. Raleigh, N. c.
12-7-3t
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED-A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD
habits with some experience as assist
ant in drug store. Business located in
small town. Address, ''Pharmacy,"
care News and Observer
12-7-4t
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

WANTED--LADIES AND BOYS TO DO
writing at home for reliable North
Carolina firm; $40 per month; prompt
payment. Address, with STAMPED en-
velope. Mrs. p. F. Macmillan, Red
Springs, n. c.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

FOR FINE CUTTING AND PLATED
goods go to Hughes.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

Armour's Tenderloin and Sirloin receiv-
ed daily at Hotel Dorsett.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

IF. YOU WANT THE BEST TO BE HAD
in practical business education, attend
Kings Business College, Raleigh. N. C.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

EXAMINE H u G HE s. CHRISTMAS
tricks before you buy.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08
WHITING BROS.
For LaGrippe and InhuenZa
use CHENEY'S EXPFCTO-
RANT, ohh,tt.wvnne Drug CO.

re3RA Cooks Duchess IA oets are g;accoss.uii,
SA used monthly ny oSer 10000 ladies' PRICE
& x ST. By nan, $l.GS. send cents fof
~ = sample and particulars. The Cook Co.
s53 Woodward ave, Detroit MicE.
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

DINNER, TEA AND TOILET SETS, AT
lowest prices at Hughes
The news & observer., 1901-12-08

"How can dress well and do it
cheaply?" This is a constant query with
men in every walk of life. II do not want
TO be a ready made man, and l hate to
pay the prices asked by the merchant
tailor This is where Whiting Bros. an
swer the question for you. We carry for
your inspection complete line of the
seasons newest samples. and enable you
. to get the city style and workmanship at
the same cost that is often charged for
ill-fitting ready made garments.
firm Of our extent can afford to make
s''snade- to- order" clothing at a moderate
price. We buy our material in enormous
. quantities. and everything is worked on
scientific and an economic basis.
We offer, too, a wider range of patterns
to select from, which. together with su-
periority of workmanship and style, is a
good argument in our favor. See our sam
pies and judge for Yourself.
WHITING BROS.
The times., 1901-03-31
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
street Railway Employees Acquitted
of Assembling u Passenger.

John Bean and Thomas Bell conductor
and motorman, respectively, on Seventh
Street car were charged in the Police
Court yesterday with having committed
an assault upon Rev. Frederick Lomack,
a colored missionary, who believes that
Washington offers an unusual opening
for one of his calling Mr. Lomack tes-
titled that he boarded a car that was in
charge of the defendants. in the upper
part of the city, and on paying his fare
asked to be put of at . Street He was
carried past his destination, and had
reached II Street before the conductor
thought of him again
As it was the conductors mistake he
thought that he should be carried back
to the street where he wished to alight.
On the return trip from the pOwerhouee,
at the foot of Seventh Street. another
fare was demanded, and on being re-
fused, he was elected from the car. Sev-
eral witnesses for the defence were heard,
who testified To the minister having mis-
behaved ON the car and To the fact that
no more force was used than was ueces-
Sary i'm putting him off. Prosecuting At
tornny MulloWney thereupon abandoned
the case and the defendants were dis
charged from custody.
The times., 1901-03-31
TWO WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE
james Il. BnrroSys Gets His Hother's
Estate for Life.

Two wills were filed yesterday for pro-
bate in the Office of the Register Of Wills
for the District of Columbia. That of
Mary Virginia Barrows, dated February
) last, directs the following disposition
TO be made Of her estate:
To her son, James Thomas Barrows, all
her real property for life. Upon his death
the estate is to revert to the testatrixs $
daughter. Elizabeth Miller, and at her
death TO the latters daughter.
Provision is also made for the following
bequests: To St. Aloysius Church, 5000; to
her granddaughter, Alice Amelia Gibson
81 900; to A. +. Mclaughlin, executor. is
left $1,000 to be invested for the benefit
of the testatriX's grdndsons, Archie and
De Witt Gibson.
The remainder of the estate Is left in
equal shares TO Joseph Alexander Bar
rows, Elizabeth Bebecca Miller, and
James Thomas BarroWs.
BY the terms of the win of Mary Ellen
Scott dated October l3, 1897. she leaves
premises rs Eleventh Street southeast to
Ferdinand Schmidt, in trust. for the bene-
lit Of Mary G.. George, Frank Scott and
Virginia America Scott
The times., 1901-03-31

egg with new significance. namely,
that OF the resurrection Of Christ, and ii
was colored red in allusion to his blood
shed for sinners on the cross.
The custom of Easter egg-rolling is
probably derived from the practice in
churches. during the Middle Ages. for
priests and choTisters to join in a game
Of catching the eggs, which were thrown
from one TO another, each player being
expected 10 catch
Children first assembled in the Presi-
dents grounds FOR the purpose Of rolling
their Easter eggs down the Verdant slopes
on Easter Monday, 1901. shortly after the
garden OF the Executive Mansion was
laid out. The only other place where
the custom is sin perpetuated, so far
as can DE aScertaIneG, Is at the estate Of
the Marquis OF HertfoTdshire, ia Eng
land
Nowhere is the Easter egg more i'm evil
dauce al the present day than in Russia.
Here people carry number of eggs with
them when they stir out on Easter sun
day These they present to their friends,
saying, christ is risen. The recipient
replying. "iIe is risen, indeed. Ina the
churcraS. after The service is over priests
ANA lH5nen click eggs together In the
same Way that We touch glasses, as a
ceremonial indicative Of kindly feelings.
Every boy. doubtless. can recall his OK
Uloits in picking eggs at this season of
the year and can discourse Iearnedly on
tne relative merits Of Il guinea and leg
horn. The game Of picking eggs which
is AS popular iu England as in this coun-
Try. consists in each boy holding iu his
hand his egg, and rapplug them together
rather gently. uItll one breaks. This is
The loser. and becomes spoil of victory to
the owner Of the stronger egg. Nothing
Is more clating 20 one thoroughly imbuCd
with the spirit Of the sport than a vic
tory Of this kind. The learned Hyde. in
his Oriental Sports, speaks Of this prac-
The times., 1901-03-31
J.H. MULHoLLAND's DEATH.
Remains VIII He Brought to This
Cfty for RuriuI

J. H BIuIholland, of 1l09 Harvard
Street. Mount Pleasant. solicitor in the
employ OF the Bureau of National Liter
ature and Art of this city, was accidental
ly drowned Friday afternoon. while cross
ing the creek from Turner's Landing to
Lodge, Va. in a small skif. When half
way between the two points the skiff
filled with water and sank. Mr. Null
holland swan about forty yards and was
within ten yards of the shore when he
went down His body was quickly re-
covered and every effort made TO revive
him, but it was too late.
g. *. Porter, chief clerk OF the Bureau
of National Literature and Art. received
a telegram from NJ. G. Weaver. justice
of the peace at Lodge, telling Of the
drowning of Muiholand and asking what
should be done with the body. Mr.. Porter
replied requesting that it be prepared for
burial and shipped to the home OF the de-
ceased in this city.
Mr. Porter notified Mr. AIulhoNand :
widow of the sad fate of her husband
Speaking uf the deceased Mr.. Porter
said yesterday that he was man of eN-
celent character, honest. faithful. and
true and a most successful solicitor. He
succeeded when others failed. MIR. Porter
declared. In the morning mail was an
order from MulhOliaud, probably the last
one he took. MuihOlland was nifty years
old.
The funeral arrangements viii be an
uounccd later
The times., 1901-03-31
ANOTHER ARREST MADE.
Philip T. Graves Charged With Com
pIicTtN in MARYLAND Census Ermuds.

The Director of the Census yesterday
was informed of the arrest of Philip T.
Graves, an ex-enumcrator of the Census
in St Mary County on warrant sworn
out by Charles S. Sloane, Chief of the
Geographic Division of the Census Office.
Graves was charged with making false
returns of the enumeration of the inhab-
itants of St. Mary County He was ar
rested by a United States deputy marshal
at OakviIle. St. Mary County. and taken
to Baltimore, where he was released on
81. 500 bail.
The arrest Of Graves is the fifth by the
Federal authorities on information of
Census officials in connection with the
census returns from st. Mary County. 1t
is not improbable. it was said last night
that a recount viii be ordered in the
counties of Anne Arundel and Prince
George. The recount In Charles County
viii be concluded the latter part OF this
week So far no frauds have been dis
covered in Charles County.
The times., 1901-03-31
GREER IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
sent to BIackweII's Island by the
New York Authorities

Frederick w Greer who was recently
released from the District wOrkhouse,
where he served term upon being con-
victed on a charge of vagrancy, was ar
raigned before Magistrate Meade in the
West Side Police Court. New York. Fri
day. on charge of having failed to set
tie his board bill and under SUSPICION OF
being connected with the disappearance
Of a SealsGiu coat.
When arrested he gave the name Of
Frank Green, as he did when arrested in
this city last January by Detectives Horne
and Weedon. but he was too Wen known
to the police to pass under that name He
was unable To give $500 bond for his ap-
pearauce when wanted and was sent 10
BlaCkwelIs $ Island. Greer has been ar
rested i'm this city a number of times and
has always represented himself as "A
journalist. He claims 10 have been one
of Mark Twain ''innOcents'' i'm the trip
abroad He is an entertaining and con-
viuCiug talller and is said 10 have greatly
annoyed prominent men in this city in his
eudeav0r to travel in good company and
make iC pay.
The times., 1901-03-31
Lead Pipe Awaits Its Owner.

The police of the First precinct are try
ing to find an owner for about 500 pounds
of lead pipe held ut the Twelfth Street po-
lice station. The material was found i'm
the possession of Frank Campbell and
William Smith, brh colored, who were
trying TO sell it when arrested by Precinct
Detective Herndon ana Policeman San
ford. The negroes are said Ia have tod
several different stories regarding how
they came into the possession of the prop
erty. none Of which have proved To be
true They We're arraigned IN the Police
Court yesterday on a chaFSe OF va
crancv and were committed to the work
houae 10 await 4 hearing next Friday.
The times., 1901-03-31
UNABLE TO LOCATE WILBUR.
Reports From Persons Who Have
Seen the Young Inn.

Reports from persons who claim to have
81 en- Harry 6. Wilbur the missing private
secretary to Health Officer Woodward. in
and about the city during the past few
days. continue to be made TO the police
from time to time, but as yet the police
have been unable TO lay their hands upon
him.
Yesterday afternoon, Miss Dodge. Of 2l5
Ninth Street southeast, notified DR.
Woodward that she had seen and spoken
IN Wilbur at 920 Louisiana Avenue about
80 o'clock The police We're notified and
made an investigation, but failed to find
the young man. Another friend of the
yo11np man is said to have seen him in
Iecl-fneton about lis o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, the day lie disappeared
The times., 1901-03-31
EXECUTION DATE POSTPONED.
Boyd Wallace. CoIOred. Granted 81
Respite Until May -.

Justice Barnard yesterday signed an or
der postponing the date of the execution
of Boyd Wallace, coiored, to May q.
Wallace was under Sentence to be hanged
April p The respite was necessitated by
the fact that the Court of Appeals for
the District. to which ths prisoner has ap-
pealed for a reversal of-the judgment of
the lower court, has moi yet acted on his
petition.
Wallace was convicted in Criminal
Court No. ! in January last of the murder
OF his half-brother Rob4rt Stafford. The
named Jackson and Wallace it was al
legged, stabbed Stafford TO death with
knife.
1t is expected that his appeal To the
higher court will be passed upon during
the coming week or the second week in
April.
The times., 1901-03-31
BANKER RoUTs RoBBER.

J. 7 Garrison Cashier OF the bank OF Thorn
vile Ohio. had been robbed of health by a
serious lung trouble until he tried DR.. King 3
New Discovery for Consumption. Then ne wrote:
.sIt j. the best medicine | ever used for severe
cold or bad case OF Jung trouble l Al
WAYS keep q bottle on hand" Don't suffer with
Coughs Colds. any Throat. Chest, Lung
trouble when You can be cured 50 easily Only
SOC and 81 Trial bottles free at Henry Evans
Drug store. 9z2 + st. NV.