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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
LEES BIRTHDAY IN WILMINGTON.
obselv we'd With Fitting Ceremonies New Char
ter Meets With Opposition
(spocial 10 News and Observer)

tSDGCIaI 10 News anu ObStl Ntl'J
Wilmington, y. c., Jan. l9.--The ami
varsary OF General Lees birthday was
rather more generally celebrated in VIII
mington this year than usual. The banks,
produce exchange and a number OF offices
were closed during the day and at many
other places of business half holiday was
observed.
There we're elaborate celebrations by
the local camp of Confederate Veterans
ANA Daughters of the Confederacy.
The proposed new city charter which
will be submitted TO the Legislature for
enactment into law at the present ses-
sion is meeting with strenuous objection
from an unexpected quarter, because
Of the inclusion in it's provisions
of a section making possible Board OF
Equalization invested with the right to
conduct such critical examination of per
sonal property tax payers as to be
deemed unjustly inquisitorial into the af-
fairs Of individuals. 1t further provides
for the publication in a daily newspaper
for three days of an abstract Of all per-
sonal property listed in the city and by
whom listed. The tax provision, with
minor amendments, has been approved by
the board of aldermen, but will be re-
heard at its coming meeting, when all
those interested will be given an op-
portunity of being heard.
Pref. Woodraw Wilson, of the chair of
Jurisprudence of Princeton University, is
a distinguished visitor to the city and is
guest Of Mr.. James Sprunt. Prof. Will
son is here to visit his venerable father.
the Rev. Dr. Joseph r. Wilson who is
near the grave by reason of the infirmi
ties of old age.
The new James Walker Memorial Hos
ptal, which has been munificently donat
ed to the city at cost of $4,000 by Mr..
James Walker and for which Incorporation
privileges are now being asked at the
hands Of the Legislature, is practically
complet ted and is very imposing struc
ture.
Ex-Governor Russell entered upon his
professional duties as a member of the
firm of Russell and Gore yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
THE NEWS FROM DURHAM.
The Local Happenings of Yesterday in That
City.
Especial 10 News and Ohseryerl

Especial to News and ObseryerD
Durham, n. c.. Jan. 19.-The District
Stewards meeting of the Methodist
church, viii meet with Trinity church.
this city, next Thursday DR. ". II.
Moore, Z. E. will preside.
Maj. w. A. Guthrie left yesterday af-
ternoon for Northern trip. He will be
absent from the city several days.
Bishop j. B. Cheshire. y. d. OF the
North Carolina diocese, will hold confor-
nation services at St. Phillips church
tomorrow morning at II O'Clock. Bishop
Cheshire is one OF the most noted divines
OF the Episcopal church.
The Daughters of the Confederacy met
at the residence of Mrs. A. G. Carr this
afternoon at four O'Clock The object
of the meeting was to commemorate the
birthday of Gen. Robert e. Lee.
Mrs. Frank Ferguson, formerly of this
city, but now of kittrell, who has been
seriously sick for some time is better
Mr. and Mrs. II. c. Flower. two chill
dren and governess, arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon on a visit to Gen.
and Mrs J. 5. Carr. parents of Mrs. Flow
er. Mrs Lalla Ruth Carr Patton arriv-
ed this monng. Her brother, Mr.. Marvin
Carr, of the State University, arrived on
the same train as did Mrs. Patton The
entire family, will be together today and
tomorrow-a family reunion Mrs. Flow
er and Mrs. Patton will remain here for
seeral days
few days ago. Officer w G. Crab
tree, captured Jake Brown, a negro, who
escaped from the work house of this
county in 1897 Brown was sent TO the
roads for assault with deadly weapon and
escaped before his term had expired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
Kaiser Goes to England
(By the Associated Press.o

Berlin, Jan. 19.-Emperor William
and the Duke of Connaught, with their
suites, left Berlin by special train for
England at 8 o'clock this evening, by
way of Flushing.
The British second class cruiser Mi
nerva (having a speed of over 20 knots)
leaves Portsmouth at 90 clock tonight
to intercept the vessel bringing Em-
peror William and the Duke of Con-
naught from Flushing and take them to
Osborne. An urgent telegram has been
sen ito the Duke Of Cambridge recall
ing him from Paris
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
TOBACCO GROWERS HEARD.
Senate Finance Committee Hears Committee
Urging Reduction Of Tax
lBy the Associated Press }


Washington Jan. 1g.-The Senate COM
mittee on Finance today granted hear
ing TO q delegation from the tobacco
growing States. North Carolina, South
Carolina. Kentucky West Virginia and
Georgia granted the support of reduce
the tax on tobacco in connection with this
legislation on the war revenue. The
delegation was composed entirely OF mem
bers Of Congress, and was headed by
Senator'S Priichard, TilIman and Martin.
They said tha, The tax had been doubled
in the war revenue act and that over
So 600 600 of the revenue of the country
is raised upon tobacco and they asked
for a reduction from the present tax of ~
cents per pound to cents. The argu-
ment Tor a reduction was made upon the
theory that ii would be in the interest of
the consumer and also that it would ben
eft small manufacturers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
Weekly Bank Statement

New YORK, Jan 19.-The weekly state
ment OF averages OF the associated banks
shows: Loans $3.50. .873 400. increase $22,-
sal eco; deposits 1921, 7S7 200, increase
$36, 651, ,00O; circulation $50. .973 200, increase
$2,3o0; legal tenders SIC .050. 500, increase
$2.47C, coo; specie $1S4, G52, 500 increase
$11 ,i95, 800; total reserve $257 703, 400. in
crease $l3.97l 800; reserve required $780,
800, increase $9112, 750; surplus re-
serve $27 ,256. 600, increase s.. .S5S, $50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
EULoGIEs TO SENATOR GEAR.
The Time of the Senate Taken Up With This
Yesterday.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Jan. 19.-Under a special
order the Senate devoted most of it's
time TO eulogies upon the late Senator
John a. Grear OF Iowa, who died in this
city last july.
A concurrent resolution offered a few
days ago by Mr.. Lindsay, (Ky.l provid-
ing for the celebration on the 4th of
February next Of the one nundredth an
niversary of the assumption of the chief
justiceship of the United States by John
Marshall was called Up and passed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
WHO WILL ACT I?
Doubt in Congress as to Who Will Consider
Cuban Constitution
tBy the Associated Press

i
Washington Jan. 19-The reports from
Havana that the Cuban Constitution may
be completed in time to be considered at
this session of Congress has led TO the
discussion in Congressional circles as to
the procedure likely to be adopted on
document of this character. 1t is expect
ed that the Constitution will be forward
ed to the President and by him submitted
TO Congress, probably with recommenda-
lions.
In the House the understanding pre-
walls that action on the subject would be
framed hy the Insular Committee But
it IS not clear what action. if any, is
call for relative to the constitution of
what is held to be foreign territory, ex-
cept as it contains provisions regarding
the United States Chairman Cooper of
the lnsular Committee, says it would not
DO Tor Congress to pass upon or ratify the
constitution as it is for the Cuban3 are
10 DO this for themselves He thinks K
probable, however that a declaratorv
resolution could be framed, expressing the
views of Congress as to the sufficieney of
the Constitution insuring a stable and pa
ciiic government for Cuba and perhaps
laying down the plan of turning over the
island affairs TO the Cubans as soon as
their Constitutional system is put into
practice. In this, however, the purpose
would not be so much to pass on the Con-
stitution as 10 see that the Unitah States
pledges OF a pacific government We're car
ried out. In case the Constitution pro-
vides for an American IyOtectorate, or
gives other provisions relating to the
United States. special action might be re-
quired beyond the mere resolution APP
proving the system proposed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
President Mckinley Improving.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan l9.-The President
is reported to be steadily regaining the
ground lost during ms recent illness,
and is slowly assuming the full meas
ure of his official functions. Secretary
Root is stated to he improving, as is
also Admiral Dewey.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
Leads North Carolina DaiesinN andC Circulation

Mr.. Foushee, to regulate the holding of
primary elections.
MIR. James, to amend chapter 3737 of
The Code regarding fees for solicitors.
Mr.. Webb. to supply public documents
TO the college of Agricultural and Me-
chanic Arts at Raleigh.
Mr.. Miller. of Pamlico, to repeal chap
ter 30, Public Laws of 1891.
MIR. Ward. to pay J. S. Mann the ball
ance of salary due him as smell fish com
missioner
Mr.. Woodard, for the relief of r. X.
Kidder.
Mr. Mcintyre. joint resolution invit
ing Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry 10 address the
General Assembly Placed on the calen-
dar.
BIr. Crisp, the place Hannah Davenport
on the pension roll; to place j. II. Rog-
ers on the pension roll; to place Daniel
A. Taylor on the pension roll; to place
j. c. S. HYDE on the pension roll
THE CALENDAR
Senate bill, with house amendment 10
amend the Code relative to trustees and
mortgages. Senators Henderson and
Foushee appointed on conference commit
tee, the Senate not concurring.
Senate Resolution for indexing acts of
General Assembly postponed until Tues
day.
PASSED FINAL READING
The following passed third reading in
the Senate and were sent to the House
10" concurrence:
Senate bill for the relief of the clerk
Of the court of Robson county.
Senate bill to allow commissioners of
Wilson to levy special tax to improve
the court house.
Senate joint resolution inviting Hon.
j. l.. NJ. Curry to address the General
Assembly.
Senate bill to amend chapter 100. acts
of 1897 regarding trial of civil actions;
substitute by the Judiciary committee
was accepted and passed.
Senate bill to amend the charter of
the town of Concord. This imposed no
tax merely providing for five policemen
and chief and so passed both readings
on yesterday.
The Senate then adjourned in honor of
General Lee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS DULL.
About One Half of the Postal COdifcation Bill
Disposed OF.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 19.-The session of
the House today was devoted chiefly to
the Postal Codification Bill which was
about half completed. The discussion
turned mainly on the proposition to
compel star route contracts to be let to
persons living contiguous to the route,
but the proposition was defeated after
extended debate
Among the bills passed was the grant
ing fifteen days annual leave to EN-
plOyes of navy yards arsenals, etc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
Lees Birthday in Richmond.
Lny the AssocIated press.

BY the Associated PressD
Richmond, Va, Jan. 19.-Lee's birthday
was celebrated here today by a closing
OF The State and city public offices. q
parade OF the local companies OF the
Seventeen Virginia regiment, and the
firing of an artillery salute by the Rich
mond Howitzf rs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
TREATY MAY BE AMENDED.
The British May Make Amendments to Hay
Pauncefote Treaty.
CBy tho Associated Press. }

Washington. Jan. 19.-The expectation
here is that the British Government
will return the amended HayPaunce-
forte Treaty with amendments of its
own, and il is not expected that these
British amendments will be acceptable
to the United States Senate. Whether
or not this expectation is based on
advices frorl Mr.. Choate or communi-
cations from Lord Paunceforte, it is not
possible to determine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
PRACTICALLY AN ULTIMATUM.
Note Delivered by Minister Loomis to vsne-
zuelan Government.
lDy lhe Assoelated Preag.

London, Jan. IA dispatch from
Curacao, Dutch West indies, to Reuters
Telegram Company, says the relations be-
tween the United States and Venezuela
have not improved. and that the United
States Minister Mr.. Francis B. Loomis.
has sent strongly worded note which
is even described as being practically an
ultmatimum, to the Venezuelan Govern
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

Adam was probably created in the
afternoon-at least it was a little before
I've.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

A gosling never attempts to teach a
goose, yet there are children who imagine
they are wiser than their parents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

Affected indifference 10 everything Of
current interest is a fad With some peo-
rle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

The tongue of woman Ii her sword
and she never allows it to rust.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

Anectation springs from the desire of
mankind to appear better than it
really is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

A pesaimist is man who prefers arti-
fetal light TO genuine sunshine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20
THE SESSION.

The House WIS called TO ORDER at 10
o'clock by Speaker Moore, and opened
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

bin was introduced by Mr. Mauney,
of Graham, appropriatiEg $500 for mon
ument 10 be erected to the memory of
the famous Cherokee Indian Chief, Juna-
luska, who rendered valuable assistance
to General Jackson in his victory over the
Creek Nation in 1912. Junaluska. with
some Of his warriors. swan Tallapoosa
River and captured the canoes of the
Greeks. thereby cutting off their commun-
ications.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-20

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Bills and resolutions We're introduced
as follows and referred to committees
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
THE DUKE AND HIS DOGS.
Fails to Pay for Them and He II
Obliged to Sail without Thorn
Papa Zfmmerman FALL.

When the duke of Manchester sailed
for England he left behind two ter
riers that he had intended to take with
him, says the New York Times. They
were tagged with large labels, on
which were their names and that of
their III But complications arose
between the duke and the man from
whom he bought the dogs some
months ago, and as a result the noble
man had to leave the dogs behind.
"The reason he did not carry them
with him." said a friend of the dogs
former owner, was that he had not
paid for them. Mr.. Kelly, of Bos ton,
who is a friend of mine, sold the ter
riers to the duke last year. Mancf tester
promised to pay ST, 500 for the. pair.
He did not pay. So, when Kelly heard
the duke was to sail he came to New
York.
but when he went to the hotel the
duke was not at home However,
Kelly took his lawyer to the hotel and
lay in wait for the duke. He found
him in the lobby. The duke said he
had not the money. His father-in-
law, when asked to pay the bill, re-
fused to do so. So the duke had to let
Kelly take the dogs"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
A VOICE FROM TOMB.
Ancient Papyrus from Egypt That
Testifes of Christ.
Oldest Fragment of Gospels Of world
NOW In This Country Valuable
Trophy Found Among PaDyrf
thy Received

Rev. DIR. William c. Winslow, of Bos-
ton. vice president of the Egypt ex-
ploration fund, has just announced the
discovery of a most valuable trophy
among the large number of papyri re-
Gently received by DIR. Winslow for
distribution among several universe
ties. 29 of which went to the Uni
v%ersity of Pennsylvania. 1t is the old
est fragment of the gospels of the
world now in this country. DR.. Wins
low states that the papyrus contains
a large part of the first chapter of the
gospel of st. Matthew. 1t was found
at Oxyrhynchus, 140 miles south of
Cairo, near the famous "Logia" or
sayings of Jesus" and it's date is
placed by some experts at $50 a. d.,
and by the editors of the societies pub
locations at so or so years later.
This papyrus of St. Matthew be-
longs to the same class as the famous
Sinaitic and Vatican Goddess. and OF
course is a remarkable confederation
of those texts and the present accept
ed version. On an important doctrinal
point it declares in common the ex-
C language: Joseph, thou son of
David fear not to take unto thee
Mary. thy wife, for that which is con-
ceived in her is of the Holy Ghost"
This papyrus is the oldest fragment of
the gospels, or, indeed, OF the New
Testament.
DR.. Winslow states that valuable
papyri of Homer, Thucydides and
Euclid also are in the collection. The
papyrus of ~Thucydides includes no less
than chapters 36-41 of his fourth book,
eight dates from the first century.
Very fortunate, too. says DR..
Winslow, is the University of Pennsyl-
vania to possess a splendid papyrus
of a large part of the fifth book of
the Had in very good text. 1t dates a.
little later than 200 A. ID. The ac-
centuation is full and somewhat
unique.
All in all, these papyri form a won
derful collection for any library or
museum to possess. A Philadelphian
last season sent to the Egypt explora-
ton fund Office in Boston a check for
$3.50, and DR.. Winslow SAYS that is
why Philadelphia reaps so handsome
a return in papyri, as we'll as antiqui-
ties, as all subscriptions to the expDra-
lions govern pro rata the distribution
OF the antiquities among our museums.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Seventy-fve hundred words is the
average number uttered by public
speakers in an hour.
The guava tree bears fruit more
months in the year than any other
semitropical fruit.
Deaths of children under i've years
of age in Boston last year were 32.14
per cent. of the total mortality.
Four to ten pounds of the bark
from which quinine is extracted is
the average crop of the cinchona
tree.
The time of the passage of the
Suez canal, 90 miles long, has fallen
from AS hours in 1883 to about rs
at present.
The daily circulation of newspa-
pers in the United Kingdom rose
from 10000 copies in 1901 to 100000
in 1850, and now reaches s,500,0oO
In Verdi's will occurs this curious
clause: I'm the dining-room of my
villa, ST. Agata, will be found two
large wooden boxes of great antiqui-
ty. I desire that neither shall be
opened, but that both be burnt inn
mediately after my obsequies."
Hereafter the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad will not engage engineers
weighing 200 pounds or over, al
though those now in the employ of
the company will not be dismissed
for this cause. The reason for the
rule is said to be the narrowing Of
the space for the engineer caused
by the extension of the boiler
through the cab of the newer types
OF engine, and large engineers might
not be able to move rapidly enough
in emergencies.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
PAG0-PAGO cOALING STATION.
Doolased to BE Finest In yCo-lA h.
CoaAsessor CO.struotans the
Steel Pier Thsre.

Robert Tibbits. the cont ractor who
for the last seven months has been
building the United States govern
ment coaling station and pier il the
harbor of Pago-Pago, in the Samoan
Islands, has arrived at San Francisco.
He says the pier and other structures
costing 100000, will be turned over
TO the government in about three
months. The pier is 365 feet long
and 80 feet wide. 1t is made entirely
OF ste ell. All the piles are of steel.
They measure nine inches in dame
ter. and vary in length from 80 to 10
feet. On the shore just back of the
projecting pier is a large steel build
lrig $50 feet long by 100 feet wide.
This is to be a repository for 10000
tons Of coal. Another similar build
ing is to be erected. Mr.. Tbbrts de-
clares that there is no doubt that
Pago-Pago IL the finest coaling sta
tion in the world.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11

Many people who hold the shark in
fear and trembling hardly believe
hat its carcass is highly valued for
commercial purposes, but, as a mat
ter of fact, thousands of sharks are
annually cut up and the skins dried
and sold at from SO to Sc each, ac-
cording to size. The drying process
makes the skins as hard as adamant
and as smooth Is mother-of-pearl.
The material is known as "~shagreen,"
and is used mostly for making whip
handles and for covering instrument
cases. 1t is also used by cabinet max
ers for polishing fine woods. The
fins are made into a glue that is used
very extensively by silk manufac-
turePs.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
Il CHIPS EYES.
trivial Affection. which Maybe MAY
Lead TO Permanent
ment Of the Vision.

Nowhere is the comparison between
an ounce of prevention and a pound
IF cure more applicable than in the
care of the eyes; for the neglect of
seemingly trivial affections, perfectly
durable in their beginnings. may lead
in an incredibly short time to perma-
nent impairment of vision, or even to
total blindness.
The care of the eyes should begin
with the moment of birth. The new
baby's eyes should be the first part to
receive attention. They should be wiped
carefully with a piece of absorbent cot
ton wet with a warm solution of boric
acid. of a strength of about 60 grains
in four C of distilled water. After
the lids have been thus carefully
washed on the outside, they should be
gently separated and some of the So
luton dropped into the eyes, says
Youths Companion.
In washing the eyes one should be
careful never to dip again in the solu-
ton a piece of cotton which has once
been used; a fresh piece must be taken
each time the eyes are wiped
The baby's eyes must be protected
from the light; its crib must be placed
full light from a window, and the car
riage should have a shade raised only
about a foot above the baby's head.
Children often suffer from infam.
nation of the edges of the lids, which
are red and scaly, and the lashes fall
out and break off. This may betoken a
general scrofulous condition, or it may
depend upon some defect in the sight
which causes eye-strain, or il may be
only a local trouble. If it is only a 10
cal trouble, a few applications of borit
acid ointment at bedtime will general
ly effect a cure.
Conjunctivitis, or Inflammation OF
the membrane covering the globe OF
the eye, may be due to a cold, to the &C
ton of bright sunlight or reflection
from water or from snow, or to eye
strain from some visual imperfection
Usually the boric acid solution will Civ,
relief here, even when the trouble can
not be permanently cured, until prop
err glasses are worn
Another painful consequence of eye
strain is a succession of sites. Wher
a child suffers frequently from sites
from sore lids or from conjunctivitis
the sight should be tested.
Much harm is often done to the eyes
as well as to the general health, by to,
long application to books, either schoo
or story books. Three hours of look
ing at print by daylight and one houI
in the evening should not be exceeded
by any child under IA, for that is a
much as his eyes, even if their vision
is perfectly normal. will stand withou
injury.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11

Charleston, S. c., now sets up as
The metropolis of the southeast and
claims to be enjoying a boom f.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-05-11
MINIMC TAX.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ taxes Oh the proceeds of the mines Of
Eureks county for the quarter ending March
81, 1901. are now due and payable to me 81
my on ce in Eureka: and the law in regard to
the same will be strictly enforced.
W. J. HOOPER.
Assessor Of Eureka county Nevada.