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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
FIRST COTTON GIN
1t is Now on Exhibit at the
State Museum.
The First Gin Ever Brought to This State, anC
it Was Used About Hundred
Years Ago.

The State Museum has this week re-
ceived several new accessions to its ex-
hibits that are of historical interest.
The most important of these is one
of the first Whitney cotton gins ever
made. 1t is said to be the first gin ever
brought to North Carolina and is now
over 100 years old. 1t is a small affair
and is run by hand, but it is built on
precisely the same principles as the
gins now in use. The machine is well
preserved and in good running order.
Al 1.-THE wheels and cogs are of wood, the
only iron about it being the saws and
ribs.
This gin is, from a historical stand
point, one of the most interesting and
valuable exhibits in the Museum. 1t is
the property of Mai. Benjamin May,
of Newbern. who lends it to the mus
cum.
Another exhibit received yesterday is
a six-pound brass she'll on which is en-
graved:
This six pound shell was taken from
the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes,
sunk in action by the American fleet
off Santiago, July g. 1898 Presented to
the State Museum. Raleigh, N. c., by
Hon. John H. Small, M. c.. April 25th,
1901
A large bald eagle killed at Clayton,
in Johnston county, has also been sent
to the Museum and is being mounted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18

the guests entered the brilliantly illumi-
mated hall they were greeted by Mr.. Van
WICK Hoke who conducted them in to the
handsomely decorated parlor on the left
where they were received by General and
Mrs Hoke and with them in the receiy-
ing line were the bride and groom, Mrs.
Fuller of Warrenton, sister of the groom,
little Miss Lizzie Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. A. Webb, Miss Frances Hoke and
Mr.. Theo. Webb. Mrs. Hoke, the mother
of the bride, was gowned in black peau
de sole, Duchess lace trimmings, with
pearl brooch.
From the parlor the guests were es-
corted to the dining room by Misses AIDE
laide Snow and Sallie Cotton. Here re-
freshments, consisting Of salads, punch,
cream. cake and other things, were
served. the room being decorated with
white carnations, palms and white roses.
In graceful winnings there fell from above
about the tables festoons of smilax with
white flowers, held in place with white
ribbon. and on the table was the brides
cake. containing the ring to be the pos
session of some one of the bridesmaids
LATER on. From this bower of flowers
tho entrance was into the Present Room"
some and valuable gifts showered upon
the bride By relatives and friends. Be
sides those already mentioned there was
silver in every form and fashion, gleam-
ing cut glass, handsome engravings, solid
silver. services and a list too long to men,
ton. Prominent among these was the
gift of Judge Augustus Van Wyck, of New
York. a large silver bowl with engraved
1,tf IN, oil
and Mrs. Hoke Smith, of Atlanta Mr..
and Mrs Hildreth Smith, of Atlanta, and
the handsome silver service. in five
pieces, repoussed in has relief, given by
the brides parents
In addition to the friends present from
the city there were many from a dis
tance, among these being Mr. and Mrs.
VIM Reynolds, of Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Weyman, Of Atlanta; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Webb and Master Bruce
Webb, of Asheville; Mrs. Susan Webb
Fuller, little Miss Lizzie Fuller, of War
renton; Mr.. and Mrs. George Edward
French, of Statesville; Mr.. Kimbrough
Davis, of Goldsboro; Mr.. Eugene Martin,
of Wilmington, and others.
The bride is a daughter of General and
Mrs. Robert r. Hoke, recognized as one
of the most beautiful and popular young
women of the State, gracious and charm
ing in manners. Certain it is that Raj
eigh has never seen more lovely bride
than she appeared last night.
The groom Mr.. Alexander Webb is the
President of the North Carolina
Home Insurance Company, and is one of
Raleighs most esteemed and progressive
young business men.
Amidst congratulations and good wishes
at half past twelve last night the happy
couple started on tour to Northern
points of interest. In their tour they will
visit New York, Old Point Comfort, New
Haven and other places, returning to Raj
eigh within the next two weeks, where
they will be AT home to their friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
ROSTER OF STATE TROOPS.
Confederate Veterans Are Asked to Assist in
Its Correction.

In his effort to secure correct roster
of North Carolina troops in the Civil War,
State Auditor Dixon has not only written
to the clerks of court of the various coun-
ties but he is now writing letters to
Confederate veterans in the different sec
tions asking them to interest themselves
in the matter to the extent of examining
the roster, which they will find on file
in the clerks office, and wherever an
error is discovered in name or rank of any
Confederate soldier from the county, to
make note of said errors on separate
sheet of paper and forward same to the
State Auditors office, in order that action
may be taken TO perfect the record. DR..
Dixon adds:
THE roster is full of errors, and we
owe it to the memory of the brave men
who gave their lives to the Lost Cause,
as we'll as those now living who took part
in that bloodiest of all wars, that his
tory should tell the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
The Supreme Court.

Cases from the Eleventh district we're
argued on yesterday as follows:
Sain VS.. Baker; by D. W. Robinson for
plaintiff, A. L. Quickel, Osborne Max
we'll & Keerans and Jones & TiHett
for defendant.
Keener VS.. Motz; by Quickel land L. B.
Wetmore by BRIEF for plaintiff, Robinson
for defendant.
Manufacturing Co VS.. Railroad; by Rob-
inson for the defendant and S. G. Finley
(by brief for plaintiff.
Roseman VS.. Hoke; by Quickel (and
Finley by brief, u. B. Wetmore by
brief for defendant.
Sewing Machine Co. VS.. Seago; by Aus
tin & Smith for plaintiff.
Moore VS.. Electric Railroad by Os-
borne, Maxwell & Keerans for plaintiff,
BurwelI, Walker G Cansler for defend
ant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
WHY CUTLER DIDN'T COME.
A Sheriff who Has Learned That Delays Are
nouuarnna

+ p
A criminal term of Pitt county SUI
perior court was held this week, and as
a result the sheriff was on the program
to bring a prisoner here to the peniten-
tiary. But he hasn't brought him yet
and the reason is thus set forth in the
GreenviHe Reflector of Tuesday after
noon:
This morning Sheriff Harrington
had one of the prisoners, Charles Cut
Ter, taken out of the cell and dressed
up, preparatory to leaving for the pen
ftentiary The negro was left in the
corridor of the Jail to await everything
being in readiness for going to the
depot In the meantime the sheriff had
to be about the early session OF the
court. and the court held so near up
to train time that he could not find the
chance to arrange all his other matters
He drove the Judge out to the depot and
then came back to the jail to look after
the prisoner. But Cutler had decided
that he would not wait for the sheriff
Finding that he had the freedom of the
corridor he began to saunter around to
see how he felt dressed W. He spied
an old piece Of shovel used around the
stove, and armed with the implement
he went to the northeast corner OF the
Jail where the wall had been cut
through several times before by escap-
ing prisoners. and in just eight minutes
he had told his fellow prisoners good
bye and was on the outside shaking
the dust off his feet He did not stop
to thank the sheriff for dressing him
up"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
Going to Florida on Fishing Trip.

Mr.. Ashby Baker, of this city, has ar
ranged for a ten-day's fishing trip to
Fort Myers, Florida, where tarpon fishing
is said to be now very fine He will be
accompanied by Messrs. Dempsey Wood
and William Kennedy, of Falling Creek.
Lenoir county, Mr. Thos Martin, of Dur
ham, and perhaps others They will
leave here next Friday week, April 26th,
arrive at Fort Myers on Sunday and
spend ten days or two weeks fishing in
the waters around Fort Myers and Punta
GordO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
Conference For Southern Students.

The Southern Student Conference of
the Young Mems Christian Association
of the colleges and other institutions
for young men in the South will be held
in Asheville N. c., June q to 80 in
elusive. The conference is under the
auspices of the Student Department of
the International Committee, and is
similar to the conferences at Mortified,
Mass, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Pa
cific Grove, Cal, for the students of
the different sections of this country
and Canada.
All Christian students and other
Christian young men are invited to at
tend these conferences. Correspond
ence should be addressed to H. p. An
dersen, Asheville, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
wHITE MAN TURNTD YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ A. Hogarty, of Lexington,
KY, when they saw he was turning yell
low. His skin slowly changed color, also
his eyes, and he suffered terribly. His
malady was yellow Jaundice. He was
treated by the best doctors, but without
benefit. Then he was advised to try
Electric Bitters, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver remedy, and he writes: after
taking two bottles / was wholly cured
A trial proves its matchless merit for all
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles.
Only csc. Sold by all druggists.
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MONEY IN THEM-oN RECEIPT OF 25
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cesses, embracing thorough information
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FOR sALE-FOUR HUNDRED BUSHELS
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18
Recital at st. Mary,s Tonight.

Miss Isabel Pixley, assisted by Miss
Florence Boylan and Miss Moring will
give a recital at st. Mary's School to-
night. at o'clock All friends invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-18

CHEAPENING N ARTICLE IMPLIES
reducing the quality RoYSTER'S
CANDY Is little higher but
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The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21

day afternoon for men, at the Pres
byterian church, took care Of his
chickens later in the evening and
ate a hearty supper, retiring at his
usual hour in his usual health.
Mr.. Kieffer was universally re.
spected an an earnest conscientious
christian and q devoted servant Of
the Master and will be much miss.
ed in church circles and by a host
Of friends as we'll. A wife, four
daughters and two sons survive.
The children are, Mechanics Alex
Long. Of S~hackelford, Will Waugh.
an, Of Grand Pass, Ollie Burns. Of
this city. William Hill, of Kansas,
John aud William Kiefer, Of Mi
ami.
The funeral was held Wednes.
day morning at eight o'clock at the
late residence on South English
avenue, conducted by Rev. ID. &.
Bolton. Burial at the Baptist Gem
etcry at Miami.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21

than when contributing to the
pleasure Of his children, lent dig.
nifty to the occasion and insured for
for the company a happy time.
A number Of old fashioned games,
many Of which are Of the best,
were INDUCED In. among which
was the fruit. basket and spin.
ning.plate."
After these a thrilling story was
begun by the hostess, and, when
she reached a very interesting point,
she stopped; another took it up
and carried II on in the same way
until each guest present had relat.
ed her portion Of the i%mpromptu
story.
The young people declare they
had a perfectly splendid time.
Refreshments Of cream and cake
were enjoyed by the following per.
sons: Misses Ethel Sharp, Belle
Langford. Flora and Frances Nc.
Clure. Edua Armentrout and Ada
Swisher and Messrs. Earl Sharp
and HALEY Lane.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21

Mr.. George Kieffer. a we'll known
and highly respected citizen OF this
city. died suddenly Of heart trouble
Tuesday morning about three
O'Clock at the age Of u years aud
"a days.
Deceased moved to Marshall from
Miami two years ago, having spent
the most of his life in Miami. He
attended the prayer meeting Mon.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21

Miss Zelma Rand entertained a
number Of young friends infor-
mally, but very delightfully."-, Tues
day evening, June 18th, at her
home on IVES, North street, the
occasion being the fifteenth birth.
day OF the young lady. She was
assisted by her sister, Miss Leila,
and the presence of her father, Mr..
{. N, Rand, who is never happier
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21
Married In New York.
Contributed,

On Tuesday. June nth. Edgar
Ewing Brandon. professor Of French
at Miami University. and Miss
Charlotte Taylor, daughter OF the
late DR.. Charles Fayette Taylor Of
New York, were married at the
home Of the brides mother in New
York city. The ceremony. which
was performed at noon by the Rev.
DR.. John p. Peters Of St. Michael's
church. was according to the i'm.
pressive Episcopal ritual.
The apartment was decorated
with a p~roiusion Of palms, pink
and white peonies and pink roses.
At ~ o'clock, to the strains of the
wedding march from Lohengrin,
played by the brides brother in.
law, Mr.. Harold p. Brown, the
two bridesmaids preceded the bride
and her mother into the room.
They were Miss Charlotte McCar-
thy and Miss Agness McCharthy.
the two little nicces of Miss Tay-
lor. They wore frocks OF pink silk
and carried punches Of mignonette.
The bride herself WAS attired in
white crepe de chine. made in prin.
cess style with II demi train. In
place OF the conventional wedding
veil she wore a few white roses
dropped IN her dark hair.
Mrs, Taylor, who gave her daugh.
ter away. wore black grenadine
trimmed with white chiffon and
point lace anu carried a bouquet Of
pansies.
AT the close Of the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served.
The gifts were displayed in the
drawing. room and included many
beautiful articles. Only relatives
and close friends OF the family were
present,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brandon will sail
June goth on the Vaderland for a
years stay abroad.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21
Major Lee Hughes.

Major Lee Hughes, died at his
home OF South English avenue.
Tuesday morning. June 18th. at
seven o'clock, after All illness of
weeks with enlargement Of the
liver.
He was born in Harrodsburg.
Kentucky, July a3d. 1889; mo we'd
to Jackson county. NO.. when quite
a young man, moving to Saline at
the close Of the civil war. He was
married in 1865 to Miss Marcslla
Ann Gillian, daughter Of +. II.
Gillian at Gillian. To this union
was born two children. Mrs. Charles
Potter and Miss Maude Hughes.
During all these years, Saline
county has been his home. He was
engaged ~ the commission bust
ness at Miami for q number of
years. In 1885 he was elected
treasurer OF Saline county, being
re- elected IN 1887, in which Office
he served the people faithfully and
we'll. lie was in the Confederate
army. a member OF Company 4, I'd
Missouri cavalry. Shelby's brigade.
Mr.. Hughes was a generous, genial.
kind hearted man. whose familiar
ity with historical events made
lin Of the most interesting
characters IN our city and by his
sociable style he made himself nm
object Of admiration and delight to
both old aud young. He was es.
pecially pleasant in his own home.
where his death has made a great
vacancy.
A wife aud two daughters and a
large number Of relatives and
friends are left to mourn for the
best Of husbands. the most indul.
gent Of fathers and the truest of
friends.
The funeral was held at the
Christian church Wednesday after.
noon at ago o'clock. conducted by
Rev, George Plattenburg Of Dover,
an old friend of deceased. The burr.
al at Ridge Park was in charge of
the A, o Y. w. The casket was
covered with many beautiful flowers
that were placed there by kind and
loving hands,
The REPUBLICAN extends the
warmest Of sympathy to the bereav-
! ed family.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21
Evening Musicale.

The musicale given by Miss Fan.
ME Wood Monday evening, June
18th, at her home On FAST North
street, was one Of the most enjoy.
able functions Of the summer sea-
son. Chairs were arranged on the
lawn, where the large audience
found il delightfully."- cool, and where
they had a fiue view Of the must.
clans, who occupied the long front
gallery.
The guests upon their arrival
were received in the west parlors
by Miss Frances Wood and Misses
frankie and Emma Buckner. Of
Paris, Nc. Mrs. c. Leon Smith
Of Kansas City, in whose honor the
entertainment was given. Mesdames
w. B. Mahan Of st Louis, Paul
b. Moore of Charleston and Wilbur
johnson Of Boonville were also Of
the receiving party.
After a formal greeting the guests
were served to punch in the recep.
ton hall by Mesdames James Col.
vert aud &. NJ. Buckner. After
this they were invited to the beau.
tiful lawn, which looked like q
small hamlet, with its many Japan.
csc lanterns of various sizes and
colors, the general effect Of which
was fine.
The musicians who occupied the
gallery gave the following program:
Observation-Disclosures %Imp-rinli.''
Haydn
Ariel Qunrtett". assisted by Warren Wiley
vocni ~soio-"iiow tan I Forget YOU
Miss Clara Irown
Piano soio-"Minu.t". .........., Pad.r-wskl
Mr.. Geo. L.. Mcmillan.
Vocal Soio-'O promi.. Me-"
Mis-, vir1iniN Young
Plane S~olo-"spring Song .... M-nd.lsohn
Mr.. G.o. L.. Mcmillan.
NocnI Solo-"Crndi. Song"
Miss Clara Brown
sci-ction-'Encor- Waltz" ...,...,.,. fnSy
Ariel Qunrt"tt". assisted by Warren Whey,
solos on pinnolo by Mr.. oxford Goodwin
and Mrs. Simco".
The stage, with its clematis and
decorations Of cut flowers, consti.
tuted a natural frame for a work oil
art, a fitting environment for a
program Of beautiful music. A
musical performance needs to be
presented, surrounded by conditions
which are consonant with its own
beauty and which enhance it and
render its effects appreciable.
Al the close of the excellen,
program refreshments Of fruits, ice.
and cake were served.
The Marshall republican., 1901-06-21

The seventeenth annual ON.
mencemcnt exercises Of st. Savior's
Academy we're held Tuesday even
ing, June 18th, 1901. The gradu.
ates were greeted with a large and
appreciative audience, who found
the time to slip away rapidly which
Is not usually the ase at such en-.
tertaiuments.
The Little Shaking Quakers'
by the juniors, was finely rendered.
Little Miss Anna Bell Gill as the
"brother quaker" met with hearty
applause and caused considerable
merriment.
Each number OF the program
demonstrated careful training and
q fine conception Of the subject in
hand.
The graduates were, Misses Min.
ME Gill, Angela Ordway, Mamie
Marcel, Coripne Crifis. Ocie aud
Ode Hurt, Mary Allenburg and
Lucille Buck and we felt proud Of
them all.
The valedictorian. Miss Angela
Ordway. took for her essay, Moth
er, Home and Heaven" in which
she graciously thanked her teach
ers for their care aud patience.
making a strong appeal to her class
mates to ever cherish the memory
Of happy days at their conven,
home, that would always prove q
pleasant subject for thought as the
years come aud 20.
rh. following program was
given:
Misses Angela Ordway. Corinn. Grinis.
lissi. sullivan. Frances Watson.
Aus1,,n h"''nh""' Minnie, No-.',
fin""isIi. Mis-. Mamie iF'.rr"ii. w"
Bestownl oi Laurel wrraihs aud tioid Med
mis- for Literary Merit ON
Misses Ang'in ordwny. Mamie Farrell,
Mimi. Gill and Corinne 4riiiis.
Essay" The S %,s. M ~ SsS G,i +. k'""s'''"''
Mis.r. xausIn orr xay; Gcis Hurt
,,,,. NM Mary A''"""crs. ,,,,..
a, ..ns shaking 'o .Tir p.au;,.. Of NS ",ur.
L.. Miss Corinne drinis..,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-03-08
Literary Notes.

We clip the following from a
lending journal devoted especially
to American Literature:
The five books greatest in de-
nani III the principal cities OF the
United States and Canada during
the month of January we're:
1. Eben Holdeu-Bacheller.
2. Alice Of Old vincennes.
3. E1eanor-Ward.
4. In the Palace IT the King.
s. Stringtown on the Pike.
You can read any OF the above
named books as we'll rs many
others OF equal interest by joining
Kennedy's Circulating Library at
the Post Office Book Store. 4o-4l