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Morris tribune., 1901-07-20
Village Officers.

TOWN CLERKS.
N, Town. P. O.Address.
Iuo1a Raker Chokio
Vim. O'Brien, Darnen hoi iiS
n. A. Erdah1, Donnelly Donineiiy
]. McRoberts Eldoraoo
John frost Everglade Choklo
o. co1ea+h. Ir. Framnas Cyrus
- D por1-s Hodges Hancock
~ Hanrehan Horton MOTHS
". c. Huntley Moore han1oCA
Y " Eddy Morris MOTIFS
Wr7. Gausman Proportion Morris
~ 70 co4r,ar Reudsvi1le Donne11y
~ il xunerts S.0t A--si as'
~ No~+I,cott Stevens Medina
q Jesness Swan Lake Norris
Mat Pil1en Synnes Morr1s
r r Rnrnee village of Morris
r, r Wheeler Village of Hancock
r. E. Baldwin village OF Nhohlo
Morris tribune., 1901-07-20

Real estate titles examined. Correct alb
stracts of title prepared. Farm loans'
bearing interest at seven per cent per
annu1n, negotiated without additional
charge. Real estate bought and Sold
Ir1surance-either fire, life. accident
burglary, or plate glass-writen at low
est rates in the best Companies. F1del1-
ty, official and judicial bonds issued.
We also purchase for investment lnsur-
ance Policies that have surrender
cash value.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
A BANK SUSPENSION
One ofthe Oldest Banks OF Montgomery
Ala, Closes It's Doors.

Montgomery, Ala. January 26.-The
Josiah Morris bank. one of the Oldest
private banking institutions in Ala
bana, failed to open Its doors for busi-
ness today. The capital stock of the
bank is 100000 Deposits are believed
to be heavy. The assets and liabili-
ties are not yet known.
At the hour of opening the following
announcement was posted on the door:
Yesterday some or our checks in
New York, for which we had made
provision were temporarily refused by
our correspondents. though they were
afterwards paid. This information
came to US late after the close of bank
ing hours. Since then number of in
quiries have been made and the appre-
hension created convinces us that in
justice to creditors. we ought to sus-
pend payment. This condition Of af-
fairs has arisen from inability to make
quick relization on cash and the
shrinkage of assets. 1t is hoped that
the assets prudently arranged will pay
creditors in full
Large crowds assembled around the
bank and much excitement prevailed.
No legal steps have yet been taken.
This Montgomery county, has
about s20O,OOO deposited in the bank and
the city of Montgomery also was a
large depositor. The county is partial
ly secured by the bond of the county
treasurer, made with a Maryland COM
pany, for S12O. 900. The bank itself was
surety on the treasurer's bond The
bank was a depository for many of the
railroads entering Mont gomery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
The CONTRACTS SIGNED
For Building Two Cruisers Illinois
Goes Into Commission In July. &C.

Washington. January 26.-Contracts
for naval work aggregating $500. 900
were signed at the navy departmet to-
day by President Orcutt and Judge
Payson, representing the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Drydock Com
pany. The contracts were for one
sheathed armored cruiser of 14,500
tons to cost $S.ss5.000 and for a similar
cruiser unsheathed TO cost $3,775,0o0.
Captain Converse. now inspector OF
the Illinois and the future commander
Of the big battlestip which is building
at Newport News. reported at the navy
department today that the battleship
will be ready for her preliminary trial
about the middle of next month and
that she will be ready to go into COM
mission in July.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
AN EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
SUCH PROSPECT SERIOUSLY REGARDED
BY SENATORS
The Executive and Congressmen Dis
cussing the Wisdom OF Called Ses-
sion-They Admit the Urgency OF Sew
eral Questions Which Cannot be Set
tied at This Session-The Presiden {
Consulsing Senators on the Subject.

Washington, January 26-That sena-
tors regard seriously the prospect of
an extra session of congress in view of
the presidents urgent recommends
tion Of legislation concerning the Phil
ipIine islands was evidenced today by
the activity of those who desire to
avoid an extra session.
The speculation concerning the prob
ability of called session was rendered
more definite by the fact that senator's
known to be generally we'll Informed
concerning the presidents plans joined
in the discussion of the outlook.
Careful inquiry also developed the
fact that the president has canvassed
the subject with a few senator's. He
does not appear to have indicated any
fixeh determination of issuing a call,
but. rather to have consulted them as
to the advisability of such a proceed
ingt In all such instances he seems to
have had the necessity Of Philippine
legislation in view, and senator's gen,
orally express the opinion that in case
a meeting is called the Philippine ques-
tion will receive the lions share of at
tention. The urgency of the admins
tration on this point is due to the inn
portunity of the Taft commission.
Senators are divided upon the cues
ton of the necessity of congressional
action upon the Cuban constitution.
Some Of them contend that congress
will not be called upon to act in any
way upon the constitution. Others ad-
NIT the correctness of this view to the
extent Of saying that congressional ac-
ton will not be compulsory, but they
| advance the idea that the president
! will desire to have congress share the
| responsibility Of whatevery step may
| be taken with reference to the Cuban
government.
The senators who oppose the ship
| subsidy bill are especially opposed to an
| extro ordinary session and will do all
| they can to prevent the calling of one.
Upon the whole the most that can be
| said is that both the executive and the
congress are discussing the wisdom of
/ an extra session and that no conclusion
has been reached on the point. They
| admit the urgency of a number OF
| questions which they know cannot be
| same time they hesitate seriously be-
fore the responsibility of called ses-
sion, which, it is generally believed
would, if called at all, continue until
| we'll into the summer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
QUEEN VIGTORIA'S FUNERAL
TO BE THE GRaNOeST PAGEANT OF
THIS GENERATION
The Funeral Procession to Traverse
London The King and Emperor
william on Horse Sack to Ride at It's
Head = Many Troops and All state
De0nitaries and Omcials to Partici-
pate-The Funeral Train.

London, January 26.-The prepara-
tions for Queen Victorda's funeral are
gradually assuming definite form. 1t
promises to be the most tremendous
pageant of this generation. The influx
of members of the royal families and
Representatives of foreign countries
have been so wholly unprecedented
that the court officials are finding it
difficult to procure suitable accommo
daltions. the roval palaces being totally
Inadequate.
The procession is expected to occupy
two hours, traversing London from
Victoria station to Paddington station
whence the funeral train will depart
ait 11:15 o'clock a. m, reaching Wind
conveyed in the queens special car
rjage ATTACHED to the royal train, built
specially for the Diamond jubilee, by
which the king and the royal family
Will journey TO the royal borough.
The king, as chief mouner, accom-
on horse back. ait the head of the pro-
cession through London, with Field
Marshal Earl Roberts. the commander
in-chief of the forces, and staff in close
proximity. At least six battajlions of
infantry eight squadrons of cavalry
and number of batteries of artillery
will participate in the procession, be-
sides the multitudinous assemblage of
peers. members of the house of COM
mons and court Officials of strange
title and stranger garb. The streets
will be lined throughout with soldiers
butt the route has not been definitely
fixed.
The coffin-bearer,s will be non-com-
| missioned officers from the troops COM
| posing the household brigade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
A DULL DAY IN CONGRESS
Credentials of f5enators-Elect Present.
ed-Church Lands In the Philip
pines.
SENATE.


Washington, January 26.-The first
business in the senate today was the
presentation Of the credentials Of Fred
erick T. Dubois, as senator-elect of
Idaho. and of Shelby M. Cullom, as
senator elect from Illinois.
Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,, in
troduced, and the senate passed a reso-
luton, asking. for all information at
the command of the president or
any executive officer of the govern
ment as to the extent of lands in the
Philippine islands held for ecclesiasti-
cal purposes, the character and value
of such lands. and whether any Off
cial had on behalf Of ithe government
entered into any obligation as to the
titles ito such lands.
The rest of the day was given to the
Indian appropriation bill, the discus
sion on irrigation in the west, and little
progress was made
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The house devoted the day ito the
postoffice appropriation bill An
amendment restricting star route bidd-
ers to those along the ruoce was de-
6eated-3S to AZ. Messrs. Bartlett, of
Georgia and Talbert, of South Carolina.
were among those supporting the
amendment. An amendment re-classi-
flying railway clerks also was defeat
eds to 49. The rest of the day WIS
devoted to eulogdes to the memory OF
the late Senator Gear. of Iowa.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
in THE DEATH CHAMBER
Remains of Queen Victoria Awaiting
the Funeral Day---Beautiful
Floral Decorations.

dollars. This district issues more in
ternal revenue than any other in the
vaults contained nearly 81, ,000, 900 worth
of stamps.
Entrance to the revenue offices,
which occupy one side Of the second
floor Of the government building was
effected through an open transom. The
burglars bored through the vault door
into place. Then, by the use OF a ham,
mer and chisel they broke the bar. took
out the bricks at the side of the
safe and easily pried open the vault
doors
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
GOVERNMENT SAFE ROBBED
Internal Revenue SAT-, Broken Omen
and Large Amount Of Stamps Se-
cured.

Peroria. ILL.,. January 26.-The safe
in the Office Of the collector Of internal
revenue. in this city, which is head
quarters Of the Fifth Illinois district,
was broken into last night and a large
The authorities claim they will not
know the value OF the stamps taken
until the contents OF the safe have
been invoiced. 1t is possible the
amount may reach many thousand
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
Burned to Death I'm Their Homo

Lake City, Fla. January 26.-The res
idence Of George Fleming. agent Of the
Seaboard Air Line at Watertown. was
burned this morning at o'clock. Mr..
Fleming. his wife and oldest child
were badly burned, and the two young
er children burned to death.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29

Committees Appointed by
the President of tho Senate-Senator
MarshalPs Crumpacker Bill Tabled.
Bill Prohibiting Making Artificial
Islands in Myrtle Grove Sound Ratf-
hed-Bill to Pay Chairman or New
Hanover County Commissioners a
Fixed Salary Passes Both Houses.
Alimony Bill Special Order for We'd
nesday - House Discusses the Dog
Tax BflI.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
To Change Date OF tho Nesting Of Con.

Washington. January 26.-Represen-
tatfve Fitzgerald. OF Massachusetts,.
today introduced in the house a bEl to
change the date OF the assembling Of
congress from the first Monday in De-
cember to the first Monday In April.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-29
fostmasters Nominated

Washington, January 26.-The presi-
dent today sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations OF postmasters for
North Carolina-victoria L. Martin,
Tarboro; c. A. Reynolds. Winston-Sa-
lem; Julia A. Ritter, Carthage; A r.
Wilson, Dunn; j. q. Brown, Red
Pines; c. NJ. Hoover. Thomasyille.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
SOME PECULIAR RENTS.
EHtntcS Paid for With sno,.bnIIs
and Red Roses.

No doubt great many people would
like The privilege of being able to re-
side in palatial mansion for which it
is only necessary to present the reigning
sovereign with single flag every year
in lieu Of rent. But the Dukes OF MarI-
borough and Wellington actually enjoy
such distinction. and in return for a
French tricolor. demanded by the King
annually. are allowed to occupy Wood
stock and Strat thheldsaye unmolested. On
August > and June rs, the anniversaries
Of Blenheim and Waterloo, the dukes in
question send a standard to Windsor
Castle to be hung in the Guard Chamber,
sh!s being the only rent demanded OF
them.
The Crown Is ->et a very exactfng land
lord, for It is perfectly cantent to let the
extensive manor of Buckland. ia <@Rt
Tor tho curious rent of one red rose
year. But Banbury does not escape so
lightly. for in exchange for certain land
on the outskirts of the town it has TO paw
the Crown 1900 eggs and 14O hens annual
ly, which after ali is not very eXGrb-
tant ret
Herrings are not caught at Ncrwjch at
the present time. though before Yarmouth
came into existence these fish went up
the Yare as far as the historic town.
Three centuries back the King let the
tenancy OF the neighboring manor Of
Carleton TO the town of Norwich. demand
ing as rem, twcnty-four of the herring
pies for which the city was famed. Nor
wish still rents Carleton, though small
sum Of money is now paid in lieu OF the
herrings.
At least two estates are paid ior in
snow All the snow used in the Kings
household was formerly brought from his
estate at FOulii5. on the slope OF Zen Ne
Wis. till at length the land was given to
the Aonroes on condition that Ihey per-
mitted the King to have "a bucketful Of
Snow whenever he wanted it. This strange
rent was last demanded just before the
battle OF CullOden, when the Duke OF
Cumberland sent for and obtained buck
etful Of snow In the Kings name for the
purpose OF cooling his wine. The Brook
house estate in Yorkshire is also paid for
in snow. a SNOWFALL having to be sent to
the landlord at midusmmer, IN addition
to a red rose NJ Christmas. TIT Bits.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
pnn-.mrricnn Po,crt,.

1t is probable that the proposition
10 appropriate a million dollars 10
suecor the bankrupt Pan-American
Exposition management viii be urged
largely on sentimental grounds.
The enterprise had its inspiration
in All-American achievement as well
as in a desire for local and individual
profit Congress originally gave
half million TO aid the fair and the
National Government took a prom
inent part in the display. The mar
tyred President delivered his last
public speech there. and after being
fatally wounded expressed an earn
est desire for the success of the af-
fair. Numbers of Buffalonians in
moderate circumstances invested
their all in the stocks and bonds of
the managing corporation and lost.
All of these facts viii appeal to
the human side of those who contem-
plate the lamentable wreck OF Buff
falo's enthusiastic effort to exploit
the greatness of the Americas and
add to its own glory and wealth.
The decision as to whether it is
wise TO establish precedent for the
Government to share the indebted
ness OF disastrous ventures of this
kind, even though they happen 10 be
of national scope and character, lies
with the Congress.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
rhc LanguaEe Of stnmp..

The woman sutiragists of France
are ihoroughgoing lot. They have
taken exception 10 the Government
l,ostaec stamp. which shows female
figure holding open book inscribed,
"Drui;S de l'Hommc''-"Th Rights of
Man. - they have printed and cir
c,ahtcd private stamps showing a
piale figure holding open a book in
stTibed "Droits de Ia Femme The
Rights Of Woman All true belicv-
ers in The sacred cause paste this inn
proved and improving label beside the
necessary stamp on their letters
'rhe idea is susceptible Of infinite
variations. Why, for instance, should
not ihe Christian Scientists issue n
Mary T.. Eddy stamp TO circulate be-
side George Mashington's bland fea,
1nres on onr envelopes? Why should
not some society design a supplement
tary adhesive showing Carrie Nation
OF The Battle Ak destroying an army
canteens Why should not Sorosis in
scribe upon special stamp its own
badge. the bonnet. in all it's glory?
The possibilities are endless. IL Is
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
cnris,wa.,ide piclspocL.,,

One of the spots on the sun of holi-
day good-fellowship is the realization
of the fact that human deprasity is
not extinct. as eXemplfied by the
presence of the pickpocket in Wash
ington. The open-hearted spirit of
giving seems TO penetrate the carcass
of the sHeall-thief no further than
sunlight permeates rock. While he
generally selects as victim the indi-
IidBal who wears the evidence OF
purse worth the having. he does not
hesitate to take the Christmas saw
ingg Of The poorer man or woman il
he can get them
The man who boldly loots a bank
commands certain kind of admira-
iion for his daring. Just as did Robin
Hood. although "a notorious outlaw.
The road agent sometimes inspires a
feeling of respect. despite resent
ment. when he declines to take the
meagre hoard of the needy passen-
ger. But the pickpocket. an inveter-
ate sneak and hypoerite. eXcites only
disgust as the most despicable type
OF the petty criminal.
40 offender can be said to have an
actually rct5omiag trait when it is
considered that he has broken the
law deliberately. but even in the
higher civilization of today there is
something that distinguishes be-
tween the grades Of eriminality that
represeni some perverted good trait
and those that trpfy the absence OF
anything indicating possibility Of
redemption.
The picl.pockets, crawling through
the Christmas crowds, are the very
reptiles OF criminal degeneracy. II
thc Washington police happen TO get
any of them, it IS 10 be hoped thar
they will be given dose of the law
that win make them very III; il is
foily TO expect cure.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
WAHl D4PaaI .dbhl ii aln1S.
Western rRtrrrsts ciau 'as for
strtlsI ReccEuE..

Western iRturests ciau r,es for
srrtIsI BecoEu5.l
To Ws efu u.emtsrs ia gs euss are
taking ielG rfcrcsr IN tE tll iHtfo,
las-l lr SIR. Wadds af c-ufar.-a creating
tle Department ol mines and mining.
The dllarmut is to be on the same
footing s tho other Departments OF the
Government. having q Cabinst officer and
fgll cornicu-n,cf assistant secretaries.
ssas of bureaus and ch-r-s Of divisions.
sfrabiHg Of bis bill last evening. Mr.
IS 1cds a.t
The mining interests Of tire United
States have grown % such enormous pro-
PORTIONS wi.b premise TO expand Etill
further WIZ j se6geFies being made and
still TO hc made in Alaska and the newly
aaQuiFsd igsIiaT possessions, th9t to sub
serve these great interests properly sep
arafe department should be established.
ut the head a which shall be a secretary
thoroughly equipped with proper knowl-
edge 10 Tester aud expand these great IN
dusfries AMI l,1 IN the development OF
our immc1suTahle mineral resources.
"The subsection Of these great interests
10 department whose chief purpose is
the furthcr.ns Of other Industrial re.
sources VIII be Of no direct benefit to
them, for The Department OF the Interior
already has th Jurisdiction and super
vision. II the Administration has any de-
sire to make itself exceedingly popular
With the great West, With its mines val
ued at uncountsd milliens. & viii show it's
frcudiiness 30 this measure and aid in
lis passage"
Mr. Woods has received numerous let
ters from different sections Of the country
endorsing his measure.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
Fortune Made by Tnct

Il ONCE knew man vino appeared to me
Sn unessentiai nineompoop, but he became
mili'Unaire in two years. l will tell
YOU how ne did it, said Becrbohm Tree
''One day l net him in the street. How
well you're looking,' he said to me. I
VAS faiterad and asked him 10 dinner.
during which he confded to me how for
tune had come to him. lie wasn't LOOKING
at all we'll. With the familiarity which
S distilled from wine. l asked him nv
he, man OF utterly cCntemptibIe brains
as compared with the paUper who was on
tertainipg him at dinner. had managed u,
aniass so large a fortune. It is the sim.
Plest thing in the worid-aII tact. I;
went Up % everhG,!y mct in the stree.
and said. How we'll you're luokingir In
thct way I made hosts OF friends. Tho
pGt me into all their good things. and in
ivo years / retired from business. Thuas-
you for an excellent dinner Cood-hy.
How we'll yGu're locking -Pcnrs1n's
Weekly
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
AR. GAGo ON 00UEInafkIFlhG.
Facts Contained ia His Letter 10
Speaker Henderson,

Secretary Gaze. in his letter to the
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
regarding the passage Of Law providing
punishment for second conviction of
counterfeiting. said that on examlnati tion
OF the records OF the Secret Service Di-
vision it has been sscertained that OF the
COO cases handled annually nearly so per
cent are those OF persons previously con-
vicje1 OF similar offences.
Secretary Gage says that the enact
ment o. a law as submitted by him would
operate speedily to reduce crimes of
counterrcitiug to the minimum. The bill
which he has submitted provides, among
others things, as follows:
THAT upon a second conviction OF any OF
the offences defined by sections 5it4, 5ii5.
$3.50. 5i3l. 5iG2, 5433. 5i3i. 5i53, 5457, 5i5s.
$3.50 OF the Revised Statutes OF the United
States, edition OF 1878, and by sections. l..
2. 3, A. ; and OF the act OF May 16.
1881. relating to the counterfeiting OF
foreign securities. and by sections 1 and
OF the act OF February TO- 1891. relating
to the counterfeiting of coin dies. TIE
maximum penalty now provided by those
laws tespeCtively shall be imposed.
Upon a third conviction OF any of the
said offences the said maximum penalty
and an additional penalty Of five years
shall he imposed.
Upon fourth conviction of any Of the
said offences the offender shall be SEN
fenced to prison for twenty-five years.
For the purposes OF this act a prior
conviction of any of the offences defined
by the said sections of the Revised
Statutes and by the said acts shall be
held first. or second. or third eonvic-
tion, whether the offender has been con-
victed of the same or any other offence
relating to counterfeiting under the laws
OF the United States.
III 1t shall appear that the first or
other conviction Of the defendant was un-
der a provision OF the said sections or OF
the said acts other than the one under
which he is being tried, the maximum
penalty referred 10 in section l of this
act shall be taken to be the maximum
penalty OF the particular offence for
which the defendant Is being tried.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
nn,crnn,cnt ovner.ILi.,

A lead'r ial of one - ""I
greatest systems j. 'oted
nc saving IL. .,ithin the IA few
xears one ~ -..e things I'd
TO happen n the raliw'. a.
Either ii IL be 80 g as
to permi 'ha' ls' /
sion'of mltual 49,
or all tn, tant lines ,ne
within G. IN OWNERSHIP, the
Governm. ~ take them nd
operate t.
The tr nl0us undert.'a IN
volyed in a third al,r. is
scarcely within the bounds "a. pfac-
tical politics. though ii w. gor-
ously ADVOCATED by the Popn. AS at
the time when their party iose to
temporary Importance; but the state
ment is interesting as showing that
practical railrond men recognize The
general trend toward the extension
of Government ownership.
As we have said before, the ma
tionalization of the telegraph system
would be much easier and more de-
sirable step than the acquisition OF
the railroads. The management OF
the latter under private ownership
has been admirably progressive; the
existing telegraph companies have
not deserved the same praise Our
railway rates are the lowest in the
world: our telegraph charges are
comparatively high. Instead OF ne
cessitating the creation of vast new
Governmental department. the tele-
arsph would become a convenient
auxiliary to the postoiiice. as il is IN
almost all the other civilized coun-
tries