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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
DEATH OF MR. ]. q. WRIGHT.
BE Was Formerly Noted Business Man Of
Wilmington.
Especial to News and obseryer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., Dee. S1.--Mr Joshua
g. Wright, one of the oldest and most
highly esteemed citizens of Wilmington,
died yesterday at his home on Market
street after a lingering illness of several
months with paralysis. His family con-
nection is quite large and in his day he
was one of he foremost of Wilmington S
business men. He founded and success
fully conducted for a number OF years
one of the leading real estate agencies in
this section. During more recent years
the style of the firm has been j. g. Wright
& Son. and the business is now being
conducted by his son, Mr.. T. II. Wright.
The funeral was held this afternoon at
O'Clock from st. James Episcopal church
and the interment was in Oakdale ceme-
terry. Cape Fear Camp of Veterans. OF
which he was a member. was called out to
attend the services in a body.
The remains of Capt. Jas. w. Taylor,
formerly of this city, but recently of
Hahira, Ga, reached here yesterday
afternoon and the funeral was held at
the cemetery by Rev. j. w. Potter, pastor
of Market Street Methodist church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
WATCH NIGHT EXERCISES.
Were Held at Three Raleigh Churches Last
Night

Watchnight exercises We're held in
three churches in the city last night.
These are the Church of the Good
Shepherd, the Church of the Sacred
Heart, and the Baptist Tabernacle.
At the Church of the Good Shepherd.
the exercises were very simple. and
were conducted by Rev. |. Mex. PITT
finger, ID. d.. the rector. They were
appropriate TO the occasion, which
had drawn forth a good sized congre-
CATION.
At the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
discussion was held as to the achieve
ments of the Nineteenth Century.
The exercises were conducted as fol-
lows:
achievements of the closing century.
/. Inventions-Prof. W. j. Brogden
,. Education-Prof. e. p. Moses.
Music.
3. Religion-Rev. b. W. Spilman.
Recess and refreshments.
Music.
The Tabernacle's Record During
1900. c. Birdsong.
The Tabernacle's Infuence-R. n.
Simms.
Music.
What shall the Tabernacle DO in the
the First Year of the New Century,
Pastor w. j.. Hubbard.
Prayer.
Closing exercises.
At the Catholic Church the music
was the feature The following pro-
gram was rendered:
PROFESSIONALISM Fideles.
Kyrie-Leonard-E Flat.
Gloria in Excelsis- Leonardo Flat.
Credo-Leonard--E Flat.
Sanctus -Loewald-E Flat.
Benedictus-Le Leonardo Flat.
Agnus Dei--Leonard-E Flat.
Glory to God
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
MR. M. A. ANGrER BURIED.
DR.. e A. Yates Conducted the Funeral Ser
vice. Resolutions of Respect.

Especial to the News and Observer
Durham, n. c.. Dec. 81 The funeral
services of the late M. A. Angler, who
died at late hour Saturday night, We're
held at Main Street church this after
noon at 2.30 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
Dr.. E. A. Yates. after which the remains
were carried to the city cemetery for
interment, followed by a concourse of our
people.
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers: w. w. Fuller, w. T. Darlington,
G. C. Farthing, F. l.. Fuller, w. A. Erwin,
G. B. Green, S. r. Perry and S. G. Ander-
son. The floral bearers were L. G. Jones,
w S. Newton, NJ. H. Jones, J. F. Wiley,
It. NJ. German, w H. McCabe, J. r. Black
nall and ID. c. Mangum.
The Board of Aldermen held meeting
this morning and passed resolutions of
respect in memory of Squire Angler.
They also attanded the funeral.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
THREE MORE FAILURES.
They Follow the Downfall of Globe Finance
Corporation.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 31.-The fears of further
failures in connection with the collapse
of the London and Globe Finance Cor
poration, limited, were not realized up to
| o'clock this afternoon. and the whole
tone of the Stock Exchange steadied in
consequence and Americans were marked
up one half.
Later three failures were announced,
those of Thomas s. Egan, jobber; G. W.
Barber, and Fitzgerald & Company, all
connected with the West Australian
market
The London and Globe Finance Cor
poration sent circular to its share
holders today calling a meeting for Janu-
airy 9th, for the purpose of passing reso-
luton to wind up the company. The cir
cular says the capital of the company is
locked up in securities on which, at press
ent, it is impossible to realize and the
corporation therefore. by reason of it's
liabilities is unable to carry on business
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
Tire Stimulus
of Pgys'e BgaDOes

That is what is required by every
organ Of the body. for the proper per-
formance of its functions.
1t prevents bilousness, dyspepsia
constipation. kidney complaint, rheu-
matism. catarrh. nervousness. weak
ness. faintness. pimples, bIotches. and
all cutaneous eruptions.
II perfects all the vital processes.
W.P. Keeton Woodstock. Ala, took Hoods
earsanarilIa to make his blood pure. He
writes that be had not felt well but tired for
some time. Before he had finished the first
bottle of this medicine he felt better and
when he had taken the second was IKE
another man : free from that tired feeling
and able to do bis work.
HO@asy3 Sas"gaSgas7SSEa
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Accept No substitute. but
get Hoods today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

State Treasurer Lack, who has been
quite sick for a week, was able to be
upon the street yesterday morning
He has now selected all the clerks in
the Treasury Department as follows:
Chief Clerk-W. F. Moody, of Meek
lenburg, salary $1,000.
Institution Clerk-,John p. AIRING
ton. of Nash, salary $4,000.
Teller-Chalmers Glenn, of Forsyth,
salary $4,000.
Stenographer-Miss May Jones, of
Buncombe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
Those Who Will Receive Today.

Among those who will receive today
are the following:
Mrs Frank Stronach will receive in
formally today in honor of friends.
Miss Mangum and Miss Vivienne
Strong will receive informally tonight,
at Mr.. John c. Drewry's, on North
Wilmington street. in honor of Mr..
and Mrs Henry Aslei, Culcs llours
From eight 10 twelve.
Miss Eva ! ehman, assisted by Miss
Goelet will receive today.
Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Blount Ches-
hire will also receive today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
SIMMONS, POU AND WARD DISSOLVE.
Simmons and Ward to Practice Here and in
Newbsrn, Mr.. Pou Here.

The firm Of Simmons, Pou and Ward.
composed of Standardized f. NJ. Sim
mons, James H. Pou, and A. ID. Ward,
was dissolocd yesterday. The old Of
fees of the firm, Nos. 210, 211, Tucker
Building, will be occupied by James
III. Pou, who will give his whole at
tention to the practice. A new firm,
composed of. Messrs. Simmons and
Ward, will have offices in Raleigh and
Newborn under the firm name Of Sim
mons and Ward Mr. Edward w. Pou,
Congressman-elect, will continue his
office in Smithfield.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
ATLANTA BOY LEADS THEM.
BObbie walthour Ahead in Six Days Bike
Race.
(By the Associated PIGS. J


Boston, Dec. 31.-Bobbie Walthour,
of Atlanta, the 73-hour champion, led
the field of fourteen riders at the end
of the first day of the siX-days' racing
at Park Square Garden tonight. Right
on his heels are seven other men rid
ing just as steady as he.
The 11-mile record in the six Gay
bicycle race here was broken by Kaiser.
in four hours. 81 minutes, p 3-5 sec
onds. The previous record was held
by Charles w. Miller, of four hours,
"A minutes Kaiser in the lead conn
pleted the 150th mile in hours, SO
minutes % 2-5 seconds.
The tenth hour score and days fin
ished figures were as follows:
Walthour 210.3; Stinson 210.3; Gou-
goltz 210.3; Kaiser 210.3; Mclean 210.3;
MIc1Iachern 210.3; Downey BOB;
Fischer 210.3; Fredericks 210.2; Bah
cock 209.6; Riser 200.2; Muller 200.2;
Accoutrier 1927: Dubois 1854.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
THE ARMY SITUATION.
Root Has an Important Private Conference
With Mckinley.
(By the Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 31.-Secretary of War
Root had a long conference with Presi-
dent Mckinley today at which they re-
viewed in detail the army situation. They
were together over an hour and half.
So important was the conference that the
President sent out word that he could not
be disturbed. and several Senators and
Representatives who had called grew tired
of waiting and left. When Secretary
Root departed he was very uncommuni-
cative. Beyond saying that the President
and he had gone over the entire situation,
not only in China and the Philippines, but
in Cuba and Porto Rico. he declined to
make any statement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
AUDITOR LAwsHE's REPORT.
Root Does EdF Think it Should be Submitted to
Senate Just Now.
lBy the Assoelated pressl

Washington Dec. 31.-There is likely to
he some DELAY on the part OF the Execu-
tive in complying with the terms of a
resolution introduced by Senator Bacon
and adopted on the 18th inst, directing
the Secretary of War to transmit to the
Senate the report of Abraham L. Lawshe.
auditor Of Cuba, giving in detail the re-
suit of his investigations. made under
direction of the War Department, into
the receipts and expenditures of the Gu
han funds. Secretary Root has trans
mitted the report to President Mckinley
with statement of his opinion that its
publication At this time would be incom-
patible with public interests. Several
criminal prosecutions are under way as a
result of the discoveries made by Auditor
Lawshe in connection with the admins
tration of cuban affairs and the Secretary
of war red ards it as inadvisable to pub
lish 10 the world the date upon which
these proceedings are based. pending their
judicial determination. The situation
raises an Extremely interesting question
which is Mt for settlement by the Presi-
dent. TheF Senate in unqualified terms,
directs. the Secretary of War to trans
nit the Iawshe report TO that body, anc
the Secretary has referred the matter to
the President with statement that he
does not think the resolution should be
complied with at the present time, on the
ground that such action would be preJudl-
cial TO tile public interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
SHOT HIMsELT By ACCIDENT.
Sad Fate of William Rowe. Two Ladies of
Louisburg DIE
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Lousburg. N. c., Dec. 31.-Mr. William
Rowe, aged about Is years, accidentally
shot himself Saturday while hunting. The
load of shot passed into his head under
the right jaw He lived only short
while.
Mrs. Columbia j. Crudup, reliet of the
late DR.. Edward A. Crudup, died quite
suddenly Saturday morning She was
buried Sunday afternoon in the cemetery
at Lcuisburg.
Mrs Isabella Smith also died Saturday
night. She formerly lived at oxford, but
for some years had resided with her
daughter. Mrs. Samuel J. Person. She
will be buried at Oxford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
no ACCOMMODATE those who are par

TO ACCOMMODATE those who are par
tial To the use of atomizers in applying
lionids into the nasal passages for ca
tarrhal troubles. the proprietors prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price lnclud-
ing the spraying tube is IS cents. Drug
gists or by mail The liquid embodles the
medicinal properties of the solid prepara-
ton. Cream Balm is quickly ABSORBED
by the membrane and does not dry up
the secretions but changes them 70 nat
ural and healthy character. ELY Brotn-
ers, Sc Warren St, n.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
Mrs. James Dead.

Mr.. NJ. S. Gregory, the manager OF
the Carrollton Hotel, received a tele-
gram from Mr.. w. E. James, annouhc-
ing the death of his mother, Mrs. NJ (, p.
james, at L. As a. M, in Norfolk. ohe
had been suffering from heart trouo'e
some time. Mrs. James had been pro-
prietor of the Carrollton Hotel, Dut
Mr.. Gregory has been conducting tne
business for her. The Hotel Will re-
main under his management
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
Shaping River and Harbor Bill.
(By The Associated Press. J

Washington, Dec. 31.--A sub committee
of the House Committee on Rivers and
Harbors, met today for the purpose of
putting in shape the River and Harbor
Bill for presentation to the full commit
tee which will meet next Wednesday to
take up the BILL Chairman Burton hopes
that one meeting of the committee viii
be sufficient and he expects to have the
bill prepared for presentation to the
House on Thursday. He will then ask to
have it considered Friday and Saturday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
CLAY ON THE SHIP SUBSIDY BILL.
Believes Vote on it Can be stavel Of This
Session.
lBy the Associated Press \

Atlanta, Dec. Ex-senator A. s. Clay,
who returns to Washington Wednesday,
said today that he did not think the
Ship Subsidy bill would pass at this ses-
sion of Congress. IF the bill is ever
brought to vote" said the Senator, 1T
will go through, but strong effort will
be made to keep the matter%off and we
hope to succeed. do not think there will
be an extra session."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
SUICIDE OF E. G. CorrMAN.
Alleged Ascending Treasurer Southern Agri-
cultural Company.
INV the Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 31.--A private dis
patch received in Atlanta today from
New York city contained the information
that Edward G. Coffman, the alleged alb
sconding Secretary and Treasurer of the
Southern Agricultural Company ana
Manager Of the Atlanta Handle Works,
committed suicide in New York last
night These companies were financed
largely by Milwaukee men and the presi-
dent Of the company, S. Landauer, killed
himself in Atlanta six months ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
Telegraphic Briefs.

The first dirt on the roadbed of the
Brunswick and Birmingham road was
broken at Brunswick, Ca, yesterday
At Wichita, Kas., yesterday, the
county Jail. in which Federal prison
ers are also kept, was quarantined for
smallpox.
Hanna, ASKED about Ceveland's ar
ticle on a longer term for the Presi-
dent, said he considered it a good bus
mess proposition.
Congressman j. Lentz. of Ohio, has
Emmett TomDkins that he will con-
test his seat in Congress.
Traffic was resumed on all the lines
Of the Scranton, Pa, Railway Com
pany yesterday in accordance with
the compromise agreement, giving the
employees an increase in wages.
1t was atnounced yesterday that
the Dover and Statesboro Railroad, of
Georgia, had been purchased by the
Central of Georgia Railroad. 1t will
today be adped to the central system.
Fire destroyed the Belliare Stamp
ing Company's plant at Harvey, lis,
a manufacturing suburb, early yester-
day, causing a loss of 100000 and
throwing 700 men, boys and girls out
of employment. Insurance $4,000.
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Southern Industrial Associa-
ton will take place in New Orleans
January 18th. at which time. the in
corporatio papers will be perfected
and arrana mentS made for an active
line of wds K as mapped out by the
recent conf antion.
The Riclhnk nd annual statement
shows iners Ia for 1900 over 1899 in
sales of nj nnfactures OF $7,494, 941,
the total s!Aes for 1900 being 4S,s61-
Sc. The iobbing trade increased
nearly three millions. the total for
1900 being t3s,634, 700. The bank
clearances Increased nearly $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

should always dress to suit her figure"
According to that, if lady is hump
shouldered she should wear camel
hair shawl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
sEABoARD AGENT RETIREs.
General Passenger Agent Allen Leaves Be-
cause of Ill Health.
lBy the Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 31.-A special dis
patch from Brunswick Ga, says on ac-
count of i'll health. General Passenger
Agent l.. S. Allen. of the Seaboard Air
Line with headquarters at Portsmouth,
Va, has retired from office. The resig-
nation will be announced tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
sTocKHoLnERs. MEETING.

The annual meeting of stockholders OF
The Commercial and Farmers Bank will
be held in their banking house in the
city of Raleigh, on Tuesday, January Sth,
1901, at IL o'clock m.
B. S. JERMAN,
Cashier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
WANTED.

100 travelling statesmen and collectors
to handle the Singer Sewing Machines, on
salary and commission. Machines sold on
easy monthly payments. Call on or al
dress,
SINGER MANUFACTURING CO,
r. L. GREEN, Manager. Raleigh, N. G.
Phone, 464.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
SAILS FOR VENEZUELA
Dispatch of Scorpion Due to Troubles Over
Asphalt Concessions There
BY the Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The Navy De-
partment has ordered the Scorpion to pro-
coed at once TO La Guayra, Venezuela,
to replace the Hartford at that post
The dispatch of the gunboat is due to
the troubles growing out of asphalt con-
cessions and the purpose to insure all
protection to American life and property
should either become endangered. At the
same time the relief of the Hartford will
permit that ship to go to Port of Spain
nearby and exchange crews with the
cruiser Buffalo, which arrived there en-
route to Manila. No serious significance
is attached by naval officials TO the dis
patch of the Scorpion. although it is adj
mitted that it is directly connected with
the troubles in Venezuela.
The trip from San Juan, where she is
now to LaGuayra will take about three
days, and in case she is able to leave at
once she should be due there about next
Friday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

The marriage of Queen Wilhelmina to
Duke Henry of Mecklenburg- Schwerin
has been officially fixed for February 7th,
1901
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

The factory hand may indulge in song.
but he prefers to knock off with whis-
tie.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

AT NO TIME IS MAN SECURE FROM
attacks of such disorders of the stomach
as cholera morbus, cramps and diarrhoea;
but these complaints are common during
the heated term, when it is dangerous
to neglect them. Pain Killer is a remedy
that has never failed and the severest
attacks have been cured by it. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain Kill
Ter, Perry Davis 25c. and Eae.-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
NOTICE OF ANNUAL. MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the National Bank of Raj
eigh will be held in their banking house
in Raleigh, N c., Tuesday January Sth,
1907, at IL m.
f. H. BRIGGS, Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

Digger Indians seldom smile, tbs said
They must be grave Diggers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

With the single exception of being una
BILE to decline marriage many girls
grammar Is absolutely faultless.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
A CRISIS APPROACHES.

Curacao, Island of Curacao, Dec. 81
(Via Haytien Cable)-The diplomatic con-
troversy over the rival asphalt interests
in Venezuela is approaching an acute
stage The Venezuelan Government ig-
nores the protests of Washington against
the semi-official conspiracy TO deprive the
New York and Bermudas Company lille
gally of the Bermudas asphalt lake.
Francis b. Loomis, United States Minister
at Caracas, is striving for peaceful So
luton of the difficulty.
The financial situation of the country is
excellent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

Many a fool gets through all right by
looking wise and keeping his mouth shut.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

The cause of Chic
cloths death was aug
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-01

The first dirt on the roadbed of the
Brunswick and Birmingham road was
broken at Brunswick, Ca, yesterday
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-05-08
Heaquarters for wall paper. Fulton's,
Beware Of 0intments for Catarah That Contain
MercuV.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. It
is taken internally, and made in Tole-
do, O., by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free. Sold by druggists, price
75c per bottle. Halls Family Pills are
the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-05-08
SHOT DESPERATE.
Bailiff j. q. Turner Forced to In
flict Wound While Making
an Arrest.

Bailiff ]. G. Turner shot Jack Jones,
a negro on whom he was trying to
serve warrant in Parrott yesterday
morning. Jones was wanted for wife
beating, and when Bailiff Turner went
to arrest him the negro pulled his pis-
tol and endeavored to shoot the officer,
but the weapon failed to FIRE. Mr..
Turner immediately drew his revolver
and fred upon the resister of the law,
the ball entering the Negroes left
breast. The prisoner was brought to
Dawson and lodged in Jail, and it has
not been ascertained as yet how badly
he is injured.
The negro has just returned from the
Changing and is desperate charac-
ter. He sent message to Sheriff
Christie short time ago stating that
if that officer attempted to arrest him
one or the other of them would be
killed. Bailiff Turner's action is of
course justified, and no blame is at
tached to him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-05-08
A Deep Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure
backache, headache, nervousness,
sleeplessness, melancholy, fainting
and dizzy spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will
quickly cure such troubles. II suffer
ed for years with kidney troubles"
writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Peter
son, Ia, "and lame back panied me
so I could not dress myself, but Elec-
trio Bitters wholly cured me, and, al
though 70 years old, I now am able to
do my homework. 1t overcomes con-
stipation, improves appetite, gives
perfect health. Only SOC at Dawson
Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-05-08
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes
feel easy; gives instant relief to corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Cures and pre-
vents swollen feet, blisters, callous and
sore Spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is GER
tain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25c in stamps; trial pack
ages free, Address Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.