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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18
NEW PURCHASING AGENT.
The Seaboard to Erect Another Warehouse
Wilmington N. c.

i Superintendent F. X. Huger, of the sec
ond division fthe Seaboard, has re-
turned from a trip, embracing all the
important points in the division, where
he inspected the company's properties.
At Wilmington a large new warehouse is
to be erected, which will make total OF
four warehouses operated by the company
at that point:
Mr.. Newton Hoster has been appointed
to the position of general purchasing
agent Of the Seaboard Air Line Railway,
with headquarters in Portsmouth, Va.
Mr. Hoster comes from New York city.
A party of stockholders of the Seaboard
Air Line from the north, passed through
here Sunday en- route to Southern Georgia
on a hunting trip. They occupied the
private cars of President Williams and
General Superintendent Maher. Mr.. j.
W. Middendorf, one of the party, who
will be Joined later this week by Presi-
dent John Shelton Williams and Mr..
Chas. E. Johnson, of this city. Mr..
Johnson's valuable dog "Jim," was taken
. aboard here Sunday.
The following order signed by Superin-
tendent Huger has been posted here:
ITO all concerned; Any employe in
the service of the Second division of this
company who frequents bar-rooms or in
dulges in intoxicating drinks will be dis
missed Immediately from the service
when such employe is found to be guilty
of such practice"
- F3-s
1t is said that Mr.. Ernest Stump. who
resigned the position of master mechanic
of the Seaboard Air Line at Portsmouth,
is to take a more important position with
the allied interests. Mr. Stump is a
brothern-law to Mr.. j. w. Middendorf,
one of the largest owners of the Seaboard
Air Line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18

The Civil serwvice Commission has de-
cided to restore the name of Mrs. Lola
Ida Bonine to the roll Of eligiblcs for ap-
pointment TO the Civil Service. Just
prior to the death of Ayros Mrs. Bonine
had successfully passed an examination
for skilled laborcr in tho Government
printing Office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18

AS announced in these columns few
DAYS ago. DR.. ]. Fl. Penpiman, Dean Of the
College OF the University OF Pennsylvania,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18
MOI folk Peanuts.
nv tbo Associatad press

(By the Associated Press.)
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 17.-Peanuts--dull;
fancy 2%; strictly prime 2k prime 2
to 2ts. Ncw--Fancy &c.. Spanish T2h
to "a.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18

The protest against the majority re-
port of the Schley court of inquiry will
DC filed with Secretary Long today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-18

intimacy with the President. / do not
believe the President would give his
friendship to man who would write
about me as this man from Kansas has"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
GUESSING CONTEST.

The Julius Lewis Hardware company
win give away $500 worth OF Hard
ware to persons guessing correctly the
names of the various articles SHOWN II
Illustration of Tools sold by TINS mouse
The amount is divided into SIX prizes
The first person guessing correctly the
names of all the articles being ehtltleo
to a choice of articles in the store &c
the amount of $1,000.
The second person $500, the third per
son $500, the fourth $500 the firth $500
and the sixth $1.0O wcrth Of goods.
Hardware dealers and hardware
clerks are barred from the contest
Each separate CASH purchase MADE
in the company's store of % cents aho
over, entities the customer to guess
and a guessing blank will De given 70
every such purchaser with ILLUSTRATORS
of tools to be correctly numeu.
Mr. Graham Haywood has the con
test in charge. and all guessing plailNS
are to be delivered or mailed 70 ora
ham Haywood, care Guessing JepalI
ment. Raleigh, n. c., p. o. l5oA no 70. o.
JULIUS LEWIS HARWARE 60.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
MUSICAL LECTURE LAST NIGHT.
Given by the Musical Faculty; at the Baptist
Female University.

A musical illustrated lecture was
given in the Baptist Female Uni
versity auditorium las evening. The
lecture was by Dr.. Carl Half
man, director of music, and the illus
trations by members of the faculty of
music. assisted by DR.. Arthur Ball, of
Raleigh, flute obligato. The program
was choice one and was listened to with
appreciative interest by a large number
of friends of the University and lovers
of good music. The following program
was rendered:
Lecture.
Music and Mood" DR.. Carl Hoffman.
Illustrations: Beethoven-Sonata, OPP
SIS first movemenD Corinne Bell
Allen.
Mozat-O dolce concento. from H.
Flcato Magieo'-Mrs Marie Eleanor
Hoffman. (Flute obligato, by Mr.. Ar
thur Ball.)
Chopin-Scherzo in c sharp minor-Mr
Marion Francis Dunwody.
Grieg-"Peer Gynt," Suite No Asses
Tod. Anitras Tanz. In der Halle des
| Bergkoenig-Mi Hilda Davis.
Observation-Disclosures in OPP. a. No l.
| Miss Julia Henderson Brewer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
welded AT MoRGANToN.
Union of Miss Mary W. Powe and Mr.. John NJ
starrett.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Morganton. n. c.. April 25.-MiSs
Mary w. Powe, of Morganton, and Mr.
John NJ Starrett, of Knoxville, were
married in Grace Episcopal Church yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock. 1T was
one of the most notable and brilliant
weddings that has occurred in our town
for many years. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Walter Hughes
rector of Grace church. The church
was beautifully decorated with flowers,
ferns and plants, the windows shaded
to give great brilliancy 20 the lights,
the whole a scene of beauty and splen-
dor Lohengrin's Wedding March was
played as the bridal party came in. Thu
ushers were Messrs. Elerbe PoWe and
NJ II. Flennikin; w. It. Powe and j. H
Henderson, who marched to the chan ?
Gel. separated and left spaces through
which came the Matrons of Honor
Mrs w. A. Leslie and Mrs. B. s.
Gather. Mrs. Leslie dressed in pink and
Mrs. Gather in blue urgandie, and
both wearing brides roses in their
hands. The groomsmen, AIessrs. w. ~
Leslie and B. S. Gather; j. H. Franz
and c e. Gore, came next, followed by
the bridesmaids, Misses Margaret
Smedes and Sadie Root. of Raleigh
both beautiful in their white organizes
and flowers. Then the maid or honor.
Miss Mary Lexten entered carrying a
large bouquet Of la France roses.
The bride entered with her father
MI. w E. Powe. They were met at
the chancel by the groom with his best
man, Mr.. l.. I. Hickman, of Knoxville
While the Sweetest Story Ever Told,
was softly played, among their relatives
and friends these two people were unit
ed in the holy bonds of matrimony The
bride and groom with their attendants
marched from the church in reverse or
der, when the bridal party were driven
to the residence of the brides par
ents, where a lunch was served
The bride was handsomely gowned
in white organdie, trimmed with lace
and ribbons. Beautiful pearls, which
have been in the family for generations
We're worn, with the bridal veil caught
by wreath of orange blossoms.
Many friends of both the bride and
groom We're here from a distance
among them being Misses Margaret
Smedes and Sadie Root from Raleigh
Mr.. W. &c. Powe, of Greensboro, ana
Ellerbe Powe, of Durham. who are
brothers of the bride Among the
Knoxville visitors were Mrs. Tillerr
sister of the groom, Messrs. A. p. Coop
err, j. Ed. Davies, e. H. DePue and II.
A. Boyd. Mr.. and Mrs. Starrett left
at O'Clock this afternoon for points
North. They will visit New York, Buff
falo, Niagara and Canada. BY May 9th
they will be at home to their friends in
Knoxville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
BOARD OF VISITORS
Assist in the Management of
A. and M. College.
Governor Aycock Names the Men Who Are 10
Act With the Board of
Agriculture.

The Legislature of 1901. by a bill in
troduced by Senator Aycock repealed sec
ton of chapter $40, Public Laws of 1899
and put the management and control OF
the College of Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts in the hands of the State Board OF
Agriculture, providing also for the APP
pointment of a Board of Visitors, con-
sisting of eleven members, with recon-
mandatory powers, to act with the Board
OF Agriculture.
Yesterday Governor Aycock announced
the members of this Board of Visitors,
dividing them into three classes four for
two years, four for four years and three
for six years, as follows:
For two years: Charles w. Gold of
Wilson; w. J. Peele, Of Raleigh; r. l..
Smith, of Stanly; ]. B. Stokes, of Wind
sor.
For four years: w. s. Primrose, of
Raleigh; d. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte;
Mat. Moore, of Kenansville:, w. II. Ragan,
OF High Point.
For six years: Frank Wood, of Eden
ton; David Clark of Charlotte; J. Frank
Ray, of Macon.
The full duties of this important board,
as set forth in the act creating it, is as
follows
1T shall be the duty of the Governor
20 appoint Board of Visitors to con-
sist of eleven members, besides the
Commissioner of Agriculture and the
president of the college, who shall be
ex-ofiieio members of the board. whose
duty it shall be to meet at least once in
each year and not more than twice, in
the city OF Raleigh, to visit and inspect
the College of Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts, and make such recommendations
to the Board of Agriculture for the con-
duct OF said college as they may deem
wise and beneficial. This Board of Visi-
tors shall elect chairman, and shall
meet at such time, within the limits
herein prescribed. as said chairman shall
designate. They shall serve without com
pensation, but their actual expenses of
travelling to and from home and their
board shall be paid. The terms of SER
vice OF four of these visitors shall be two
years. of four others four years, and OF
the remaining three six years, and sue
cessors of these visitors respectively shall
be appointed by the Governor, at the ex-
piration of their term, for a term of six
years
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
A Requistion Honored.

Yesterday Governor Aycock honored a
requisition from Governor McSweeny, Of
South Carolina for T. A. Philips, a white
man wanted in Spartanburg, S. c., for
obtaining money under false pretence,
Mr.. w. ]. White, of Spartanburg, being
named as the agent to take Philips back
to South Carolina.
On February 1st Philips sold to Mr.. j.
c. Thompson, of Spartanburg, a mule for
$75 which he said he had bought in Shell
by, n. G. Later it turned out that the
mule had been bought in Spartanburg and
that there was a mortgage for $115 on it..
thompson had to surrender the mule and
has been looking for Philips since. Learn
ing that he was under arrest in North
Carolina he has had the requisition made,
and If he gets Philips back in the State
will prosecute him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
FUNERAL AT FIVE O'CLOCK.
Service Over the Remains of Mrs Ealina Smith
Tabernacle Baptist Church

The funeral of Mrs. Salina Smith, who
died Wednesday night at Baltimore, will
take place at five o'clock this afternoon
at the Tabernacle Baptist church. and
the remains inferred in the City Gene
terry. The body will reach Raleigh this
morning and will be taken to Mr.. ]. p.
Mediums. on South Person street.
Mrs. Smith had been i'll for some time
and her death was not unexpected. She
is a sister of Messrs. N. b., J. NJ. z. T.
and CASTOR Broughton and Mrs. Louisa
Smith. Seven children survive her, these
being Mrs. j. p Medlin, of Raleigh; Mrs.
Thomas Cover. who lives near Auburn,
Wake county; Mr.. Lonnie Smith and sis
ters of Baltimore.
Mrs. Smith was an earnest member of
the Baptist church. She was noble
hearted mother and friend and to her
loved ones her death comes as a sad
affection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
State superintendent of Public Instruction Of
8. C. in Raleigh.

Hon. John j. McMahan, Superintendent
bile Instruction of South Carolina.
the city and vii lremain here till
ay, investigating the educational
employed IN Raleigh's schools
and colleges. and paying special atten-
ton to the public school work
He spent yesterday with his friend.
Prof. E, p. Moses, in looking over the
work of the Raleigh graded schools and
last night expressed himself as being
highly pleased with what he had seen
OF the work being done here.
In the aftrnoon he called to see Gen.
eral Toon. State Superintendent of North
Carolina, but General Toon had left the
city for Henrietta. where he speaks to-
day. Capt Duckett, clerk to the super
intendent, talked with him concerning
the educational progress in the State.
Mr. McMahan is one of the progressive
educators Of South Carolina, and is now
serving his second term as State Super
intendent. He is earnestly at work
striving to obtain expert professional
supervision OF schools in his State and
Is making great headway arousing in
terest by personal visitation to all sec
tions of the State. He attended the great
Educational Conference at Winston Salem
and was delighted with it.
In South Carolina he has succeeded in
having State and county summer schools
for four weeks each year. and last year
out of 5000 white teachers over 1000 at
tended these schools.
A practical and progressive educator
he is infusing new life into the school
system of South Carolina, and the result
of his administration promises great de-
veopment along educational lines for his
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27

The Work Of Noble Young Ladies to Aid Aged
Women.

Perhaps In the city OF Raleigh there
Is no more popular charitable organiza-
ton than the Young Ladies' Auxiliary
to st. I.uke's Home. which is composed
entirely of children from two years to
young ladies OF rs. Since this organiZa-
tion was affected, eighteen months ago,
they have placed In their treasury
$1,000
ON July 1e, 1900. a number of attract
i've contribution boxes We're bought
and placed in many of the leading bust
ness houses and hotels here and else
where in the State. One in Charlotte
two in Greensboro, one in Greenville.
one in Southern Pines. hese acts have
been the means of bringing into the
treasury $143.S1.
About month ago one of the boxes,
valued at about $3.50, was stolen from
the Carrollton Hotel. In it was about
$500 and no trace has ever been found
of the thief. who robbed from charity.
Yesterday Misses Marine Rogers and
Ellen King We're out collecting the con-
tributions dropped into the boxes during
the past month in Raleigh, and they
found these to amount to $1,000.
The collection boxes of the Young
Ladies Auxiliary are attractive rescep-
tacles for small change. A placard
tells that the money is to be used for
st. Lukes' Home for Aged Women, and
contributors can rest well assured that
the money they deposit will be used for
alternating the condition of some one
who needs help.
The noble work of the young ladies
Of the auxiliary deserves every assist
ance and when each month large col
lections are found they feel that their
labor of love has sympathizing friends
whose name is legion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
Speaks in Washington.

There is to be a celebration of Memo
rial Day in Washington, N. c., on May
10th and the speaker invited for that oc-
casion is Hon. Dan Hugh Mclean, OF
Harnett.
Last year the address was delivered
by Senator Ransom and this year the peo-
pie of Washington have also been fortu-
nate in securing the acceptance of the
eloquent orator from Harnett
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
CALLAHAN AN ABDUCTOR.
Young Cudahy Identifies Him as the DARK
Man" in the Case.
(By the Associated Press.)

Omaha, Neb., April 25.--In the trial
of James Callahan on the charge OF CON
nection with the kidnapping of Edward
Cudahy, Jr., December IS, 1900, the vic
tim took the stand and absolutely identi-
fed Callahan as the dark man" in the
case. After telling of his confinement in
a deserted house which he described
minutely, young Cudaby was addressed
by Attorney Gown as follows
you may state whether the dark man
who put pistol to your head and made
you a prisoner, and who guarded YOU
most of the time in the house, and who
walked down the street with you and
babe you good bye, when you were re-
leased. was one and the same person. +"
1T was the same man."
Who was that man."
Jim Callahan"
The defendant. here in this case?"
Yes, SIR
Callahan betrayed no emotion when the
boy declared he was one Of the abduc-
tors, but a cynical smile played family
over his features.
In answer to a direct question the boy
declared he was as certain of the iden-
tity of Callahan as he was of the identity
of his father or mother. He thought it
hardly possible for there to be another
voice like Callahaps He said Callahan
had sort of brogue and gave peculiar
turn to some words. and sort of talked
through his teeth. The boy admitted he
was not positive as to Galatians identity
at the close of the first interview in the
chiefs office. but after a second sitting
was positive in his Identification.
s3Nzs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
Beaten Almost to Death

A telephone message last night from
Willow Springs, about ten miles south OF
here on the Raleigh and Cape Fear Rail-
road, said that one Ben. Fish had been
found on the road badly beaten up. His
condition is considered serious 1t seems
that he was in an intoXicatd condition
when the trouble occurred and can give
no intelligent account of it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
a Child's Funeral.

The funeral services of little James
Mortimer, the two-year- son of Mr..
and Mrs. Mortimer Maxwell. who died
Wednesday OF meningitis were held yes
terday afternoon at four o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. G. F. Smith, at the resi-
dence. 119 South Blount street, the inter
ment being in lakewood cemetery. large
number of sympathizing friends of the
family were present, and there were
many floral tributes of remembrance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
Breakfasted With the Gar.
(By the Associated Press.J

St. Petersburg, April 25.-M Delcasse,
the French Minister of Foreign Affairs,
and Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs, went to the palace
at Tzarskoe Zelo this morning, where the
Car and Czarina entertained them at
breakfast,
At the conclusion of this meal NJ. Del
casse held a long conversation with the
Gear who presented the French Minister
with superb casket OF nephrite, on the
cover of which the Cars miniature was
set with brilliants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
NEWS FROM MITCHELL COUNTY.
Snow Killed the Peaches. The Docket Quickly
Disposed Of.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Elk Park, N. c., April 25-The SUI
perior court convened in Bakersvlle last
Monday, with Judge Undertake presid-
ing 1t was supposed that it wouil he
a two weeks term, hut the Judge Cts
posed of eighty-tive State cases III one
hour and a half, and fifty-five civil cases
in half day; and adjourned court Tues
day at noon, having been in session only
one day and half.
very deep snow fell here on last
Sunday, and in some places is drifted to
a depth of five feet. The cold snap has
killed the peaches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
Revival Going On.

The special services begun Sunday
night at the Fayetteville Baptist church
continue with great interest and will go
on all next week.
The pastor, Rev. A. A. Butler, is con-
Quoting the services which begin each
night at o'clock. There have been several
professions of religion, and the prospects
for a profitable meeting are excellent.
An invitation is extended to the public to
be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
a Young Girl

May be very old in suffering. She is
very apt to neglect the earlier symptoms
OF disease. Often when she takes treat
ment it is the wrong treatment for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27

Mrs. Maria G. saxton, aunt of Mrs. Nc
Kinley. died at Canton, Ohio. yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27

her case. Very
III a II y young
women write to
DR.. Pierce and
consult him by
letter free. All
sue h CORE
spondence is
strictly private,
and wonianly
III o d sty is
spared the
shock of indeli-
cate examina-
tons, unpleas-
ant question
ings and often
sive local treat
nIents.
II suffered with
female troubles
writes Miss Agnes
McGowne, of 1877
Bank ST., Wash.
ington, ID, g. TT
tried various rem
edies but none
seemed to do any
permanent good.
The doctors said il
was the worse cas>
of internal trouble
they ever had. I
decided to write TO
Doctor Pierce for
help. ] received
~NV,, AaAa1 4k
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
Southern Book and News Co.
RALEIGH, N. (

RALEIGH, ". =.
All kinds of books and typewriters
bought sold p ! exchanged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27
BARGAINS IN
l. a ri >.

have for sometime offered a large,
fine Farm. in Amelia County, Va, 20
miles from Petersburg and miles from
Ford's Station, at $500 per acre. 1t has
net been sold. l now offer it at 20 per
cent. less than it is assessed for taxes,
BARGAIN.
also offer acres of land adjoining
Tie Pumping Station of the Raleigh Water
Company, on Holleman Road at 20 rer
cent. less than taxed at.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-27

very encouraging reply and commenced treat
ment at once. 1 had not used the UFavorite
Prescription week before began to feel bet
ter and, as continued, my health gradually
improved 1t is improving every day and / still
continue to take the medicine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-10-17
For q Very Good Reason.


II told him I would make him eat bis
words" declared Mr.. Beechwood hotly
speaking of a quarrel he had had with
Mr.. Brushton. HE has been telling
things about me that are rank I'm.
truths"
''How foolishly men talk to one an.
othery' commented Mrs. Beechwood
placidly.
"What do you mean?' demanded her
husband. ''Do you intend to insinuate
that men talk to each other more fool
ishly than women chatter"
"Of course l do" the lady went on
imperturbably. "Now, women never
try to make each other eat their words,
no matter how angry they may be-"
certainly not" retorted Mr.. Beech
wood, land for very good reason too"
what reason? she demanded.
Because their digestive apparatus is
inferior to their vocabulary" - Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
j. /. +
Stepped Into Live Goals.
When child burned my foot frightfully,
writes w. H. Eads, of Jonesville, Va,
which caused horrible leg sores tor 80 years,
but Bucklen's A1nica Salve wholly cured me
after everything else failed. Infalible for
Buns, Scalds, Cuts, Sores, Bruises and Piles.
Sold by Fiesler & McNeice.
The city Of Portland, Me-, has in it's
streets 10000 shade trees, some Of
which were planted more than half
century ago.
Henry Braydon, Harris, N. c., saws: I
took medicine 20 years tor asthma but enc
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure did me
more good than any thing else during that
time. Best Cough Cure. Hansen &
Emerson.
4. + 4
The trade and wealth of Canada are
far more rapidly than its
population. With only one-afteenth Of
the population Canada has q trade Of
more than one-sixth oS that Of the
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