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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08
cHARLorrE's STRONG TEAM.
Ashenback Has Gathered in Strong Diamond
Aggregation.

The Charlotte News hands out the fol-
lowing item concerning the hump that
Herr Ashenback" has hitched on to
himself
Manager E. NJ. Ashenback, of the
Charlotte baseball team, landed on the
home plate this morning, after running
bases in the vicinity of Quakerdom, and
brings with him the tidings of team
that will sustain the most sanguine
hopes of the Queen City fans on the dia-
mond.
"Ash arrived in Philadelphia in time
to get ahead of several other managers
in the signing of stars. The personnel
Of the team that has so far been signed
will be- III
tom O'Brien, the south paw pitcher,
who is said to be the equal Of High, the
star twirler of the North Carolina
league last year, whom Manager Ashen-
back sold for $500 to the New Orleans
team, from which he jumped to Detroit
Frank Queen, a right hand dispenser of
curves, who stands nearly six feet in
height, and another pitcher whose name
will be given in a few days. Lehman,
who is probably the best known of the
North Carolina catchers, will do the
work on the receiving end. Ashenback
will hold down the initial bag himself.
Hempleman will guard second, while
Brouthers will look out fr the third bag
and O'Steen will preside over the short
field. The outer guardens will be watch
ed by Buck Weaver, in left, Archie Gra-
ham, in center, and Cooper in right.
Manager ,Ashenback is sorry to an
nounce that Weddige, whose signature he
had hoped to get to Charlotte contract,
has signed with the Dover, N. H., team
of the New England League after wait
ing as long as he could on Charlotte
contract" ..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08
WAKE COUNTY ROADS
wv. C. McMackin Vice Pres
dent of Association,
Active Adjunct TO the State Good Roads Asso-
citation. Plans for Vigorous
Campaign Are Laid.

At the last meeting of the executive
committee of the North Carolina Good
RAIDS Association w. C. McMackin was
unanimously chosen as the vice presi-
dent of the association for Wake county.
He will at once form County Good
Roads Association, which shall have for
its object the upbuilding of the move
ment in the county as an adjunct to the
State association. ..
1t is his determination to interest all
the influential forces of the county in
this movement, and accomplish what
has heretofore seemed impossible, name
lv:
~. An active association with head
quarters at Raleigh.
(2). a vigorous campaign which shall
enlighten the people on the great indus
trial and commercial question:
81. The distribution of literature
treating of every phase of road building
and
(4). The building up of a healthy SEN
timent in the county which shall demand
enactments suited to our needs.
His greatest desire is to organize u
county association, the members of which
will receive from time to time printed
literature and bulletins from the Gov
eminent.
h He will at nee begin making list for
membership and ask their acceptance,
and after a sufficient number accepts a
meeting will be held to organize and
elect officers.
He will also be pleased to have volun-
tary offers for membership.
This is movement that Wake county
should endorse and make it like The
county, the banner association OF the
State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

that there is great power in successful
organization of teachers, and that there
is power of leadership in the profession.
This meeting was planned and conducted
with the same sort Of wisdom and sys-
TEN. and in accordance with the same
sort of business principles as those with
which political meetings and religious
meetings are conducted. Our teachers
are learning the power of organization
and leadership that is in them, and
through which they are going to win in
this educational campaign, the same
sort of success that religious bodies and
political parties have attained through
concerted action and wisely directed
efforts"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

He Was a Son of the Late Gen Rober'
Ransom

News was. received here yesterday OF
the death of Mr.. James Ransom at Ashe-
Vile. He was a son of the late Gen.
Robert Ransom and a nephew of. eX-Sen-
ator Ransom. He was about thirty eight
years of age. He had a bright mind and
his death is to be deplored. His wife,
who with their children survive him, 5was
Miss Julia Creech, daughter of the date
Mr.. A. Creech. of Raleigh. She is held
in the highest esteem in Raleigh and will
have the sympathy of a large circle OF
friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08
Advance Premium Lists.

The premium committee. Prof w. A.
Withers, chairman. of the North Caro-
lima Agricultural Society, met yester-
day and decided to issue the advance
premium list to farmers Immediately.
Assistant Secretary benson expects to
get it out next week.
1t will also include the silk growing
industry.
It will be gotten out next week a. -
persons desiring copies are asked to COM
municate with the officers of the So
ciety at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

ACCOMMODATION AT CHARLESTON.
Visitors to Charleston during the Ex-
position period can arrange for comfort
able accommodations in private family
at reasonable rates one block from Elk
position car lines. Address
MRS. T. H. REYNOLDS.
IF So Smith Street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08
A and NJ, and Trinity.

There will be a baseball game tomOr
row afternoon etween the A. and NJ. team
and Trinity College. Game called at 1886
p. M, at the Fair Grounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

Burnett's Vanilla Extract is the finest
standard of excellence. 1t has outlived
criticism. 1t is the finest and purest
vanilla extract that can be bought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

Mr.. w. D. P. Sharp, of Wilson is g
visitor in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

Mr. Will L. Ellington will play the
trombone next week at Charleston in
Websters Military Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Senate Acts Favorably on the Selection
of Ashley M Gould

The Senate confirmed number Of nomi-
nations late yesterday afternoon. among
them being the nomination of Ashley M.
Gould Of the District of Columbia to be as
sociate justice of the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia. Other confirma tons
follow:
James F. Smith, member of the Philip
pine commission and secretary of pubic
instruction in the government of the Phil
ippines; VIM r. Merriam, director of the
census; Albert B. Anderson, United States
judge, district of Indiana: Daniel R. Col
lier, pension agent at Louisville, KY.
Ministers Of the United States-Arthur 8.
Hardy, to Spain: Charles P. Bryan, to
Switzerland; Leslie Combs, to Guatemala
Roumania and Servia; VIM. B. Sorsby, to
Bolivia; David E. Thompson. to Brazil
observation-disclosures Tower to
Germany; Robert s. Mccormick. to Rus
STA; Bellamy Storer, to Austria-Hungary.
Secretary Of legation-Peter A. Jay, third
secretary at Paris; r. S. r. Hit, second
secretary at Berlin; H Percival Dodge,
secretary at Berlin.
Consul generals-Edward s. Bragg, at
Hong Kong; Alfred A. Winslow, Guatemala
City; VIM A. Rubles. at Havana. Cuba
Consuls-J. B. Richardson, at Utilla, Hon.
duras; Albert r. Morawetz, at Nogales
Mex; VIM. A. McKillip. at Magdeburg,
Germany; James c. Mentally. at Liege, Bel
GUM; E. S. Hotchkiss, at Brockvile Ont :;
F. D. Hale, at Coaticook, Quebec
Thomas R.. Roulhac, attorney for the
northern district OF Alabama; Ashley M
Gould, associate justice Supreme Court
District of Columbia; Geo. w. Ray district
Judge, northern district Of New York; s.
Freeman. Indian agent, Green Bay agency,
in Wisconsin; J. W. Hunt, postmaster at
Worcester, Mass: H. c. Whiteman, post
master at Sanford, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
The District Commissioners Propose
Amendment to the Law.

The Commissioners have decided to favor
ably recommend to Congress the passage
of an amendment to the law on the subject
OF the testing and sealing of weights ard
measures In the District of Columbia The
proposed amendment was prepared by MIR.
Haskell. the District sealer. and was re-
Gently submitted to the corporation counsel
and its form approved by him. There are
no radical changes in the amendment. The
law is made more specific regarding
the sealing OF bottles and jars used
Tor milk and cream, and provides that
vessels In which oils are sold. baskets
Tor the vending OF fruits and measures for
the weighing of coal in quantities under 100
pounds shall be included within the scope
and meaning Of the law. There is a specific
provision for the punishment of dealers fail
ing TO present jars and measures for test
ana sealing and penalties are prescribed for
uslng condemned weights and measures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
THE ANNIVERSARY STAR.

There will be no advance in the
price Of the flftieth anniversary
Star, which will be issued Deem
Der 16.
A notable feature Of this issue will
be a Magazine Supplement with
beautiful cover in color. containing
forty pages profusely illustrated,
and describing Washington and The
Star. past and present
The regular paper will contain
about sixty pages. The illustrated
sections will show beautiful Wash
ington Of today, and will include a
facsimile Of the first copy Of The
Evening Star. printed fifty years ago.
The Industrial section will give a de-
scription of Washington's foremost
enterprises, illustrated. The news
and editorial section will contain all
the news Of the day. In all the an
niversary edition Of The Star will
consist or about 100 interesting
pages. giving the history and devel-
opment of Washington for the past
fifty years, and Of its Oldest and
best newspaper.
The regular price of cents at The
Star Office will obtain for this issue.
Copies will be mailed for cents
each, postage prepaid. AS each copy
will weigh a pound and a half those
interested in having papers sent out
Of the city by mail should place
their orders at once, and file list of
addresses to whom the papers are
to be sent
News agents and news dealers wiz
be supplied at their regular rates,
and should send a written order to
the office at once for the number OF
papers they will want on that day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

Miss Ida M. Jones. who has been visiting
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
A Corpse as Electrician.
From the Engineer.

An electric plant recently ran all night
with only corpse in charge. The night
electrician at the water-power plant of the
Missoula Light and Power Company at
Bonner, Mont, was killed while oiling the
engine. The machinery continued to run
with only the dead electrician in charge
until the day men came to work the next
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

Miss Eugenia D.. Borden will be at home
@ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09
DESTROYED BY FIRE
MR.. GEORGE WALKERS SoMER-
SET HEIGHTS HOME BURNED.
Capt. c. Fred Cooks Residence Badly
Damaged-Blaze Probably Of
Incendiary Origin.

Intense excitement prevailed at an early
hour this morning at Somerset Heights,
caused by an alarm of fire. The handsome
new house of Mr.. George Walker was COM
pletely destroyed by fire, and the costly res
idence of Capt. c. Fred Cook, adjoining,
was badly damaged. Almost all the houses
of the community were threatened with de-
struction, and only the direction in which
the wind was blowing, 1t is believed, saved
from twenty-five to thirty of them from
burning. The Tenleytown chemical engine
company of the District fire department
rendered most valuable assistance.
Mr. Walkers house was located on Cum
berland avenue near Warwick place, on
very high ground. The owner was there
alone last evening. his wife being on visit
to relatives in this city. Mr.. Walker awoke
the house was filled with smoke. He has
THY donned some clothing and began an in
vestigation. Going out the front door, he
walked around to the rear of the house,
discovering that the kitchen door was
standing wide open and that flames were
breaking through the floor He raised
cry of "Fire!' and. with the assistance of
neighbors endeavored to rescue his posses
sions. The fire burned so fiercely, how
ever, that only few articles Of furniture
were removed.
Practically all the residents of Somerset
Heights fastened to the rescue of the en-
dangered property. Soon after the fire was
discovered telephone message was sent to
the Tenleytown company. The chemical
engine had run of about two miles, over
rough, frozen roads part of the way In the
dark When the company reached the scene
Mr. Walkers house was far beyond hope of
being saved, while Capt. Cooks residence
was just beginning to burn in earnest.
Work Of the Firemen.
Drawing the intense heat, for the two
houses were not more than thirty feet
apart, the firemen promptly went to work,
and after long and untiring effort succeed
ed in extnguishing the flames, but not be-
fore the entire east side was badly burned.
The citizens ably assisted in fighting the
fire.
Although the fire occupied attention chief
ly, the occupants of many of the nearby
houses found it wise to take post on the
roof of each They had their hands full
looking after falling embers.
Before daylight the fire was out. All
that remained of Mr.. Walkers residence
was a bed of glowing embers, while Capt.
Cooks home presented anything but an
attractive appearance
Mr.. Walkers house was completed only
last summer and Capt. Cooks residence
but little more than a year ago. Both
structures were partially insured. Mr..
Walker EXPRESSED the opinion that the fire
was started by an incendiary, or possibly
the work of burglars, who took that means
of covering a theft.
The last preceding fire in the West Chevy
Chase section occurred about a year and a
half ago. when the residence of Gen. r. c.
Drum formerly adjutant general of the
army. located about 600 yards from the
site of Mr.. Walkers house, was totally de-
stroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

colored man named David Brown sixty
years old, living at 32l6 Brightwood ave
nue., called at the eighth precinct police
station last night and complained that he
was sick. The police had him removed 20
the Washington Asylum Hospital for treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

It was stated yesterday, In the announce
ments of the Russian embassy. that the
marriage of Mr.. Pierre Rogestvensky and
Miss Martha Hoy was likely to take place
this winter, according to the first statement
when their engagement was made public
some time ago. this having been arranged.
The young lady, who was really very Ill,
has quite recovered lately, and congratula-
tons are again in order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-09

Friends of Mrs. Boyd Taylor will regret
to hear that she Is at Garfield Hospital
i'll with scarlet fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
"a Bunch Of Keys.n

"a Bunch of Keys" which Gus
Bothner will present at the opera
house on Monday, Nov. 3, brings be-
fore our minds eye the Keys family,
the Hoydenish Teddy" the captivat-
ing Dolly. their vivacious sisters,
"Snaggs," the country landlord, the
agile Grimes and all the rest, the
swell inn, where gentlemen's shirt
waists are not barred, and where
everybody from the corset drummers
to the festive granger can secure
square meals, front room with south
ern exposure and all modern conven
ience at your own figures. Everything
this season is grand new and up-to
date, and a Jolly night with more fur
than you can shake stick at is as
sured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
"Aunt LuoindY.v

Several months ago Aunt Lucindy"
entertained in Gainesville. Speaking
of the same the Harmonique Magazine,
Elise Floridini, editor, says:
"Mrs. Mary winn Smoots better
known as AUNT Lucindy" gave a
most enjoyable program last evening.
She had a large audience. composed
Of the wealth intelligence and culture
of the city. The coming of Aunt Luz
cindy" was advertised several weeks
ahead, and consequently everybody
looked forward to the coming event
with much pleasure Therefore her
appearance in Gainesville last even
ing was the signal for the turning out
of Gainesville's cultured and refined
men and women. and the house was
filed with a class of people who paid
this most deserving of ladies the hon
ors which she so richly merits The
entire program was richly enjoyed and
each reading literally applauded and
highly complimented. She moved her
audience to laughter and tears by the
rendition of her own excellent compo.
sitions In rejecting with her eyes
and face the hearts emotion as stirred
by rapidly changing influences she
conpels her audience t. feel the depth
and true meaning of every word she
utters. She is natural and graceful.
Her Interpretation is consistent with
her adaptation Of her own stories. The
unfolding of the dramatic situations
in which her characters in her stories
are portrayed was we'll done Her
enunciation is good and her voice is
well modulated and falls pleasingly
upon the ear. It is hoped that "Aunt
Lucindy" will give the Gainesville
people the pleasure of hearing her
again in the near future"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
The Voting Contest.

See notice of the voting contest in
another column of today's Ardmoreite.
You are offered your opportunity of
helping your favorite among the la
dies of the city to a private box at the
opera house to see the talented act
ress, Helen Grantly, in "Her Lord
and Master" It will cost You nothing
but small amount of time to cut out
and mail to this Office the coupon with
the name of the lady you desire to
have the tickets written thereon.
The Ardmoreite stands the expense
and only asks the public to designate
its choice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
The EIks Entertain.

Last Tuesday evening the Elks gave
most delightful dance in their hand
some club rooms and was one of the
most enjoyable occasions recently,
having as guests many members Of
the Dawes commission. Among those
present were Misses Stuart, Garden
hire. Mullen, Ledbetter, Hobson, Mes
bitt. Gibson, Butt, Williams. Camp
bell Pulliam, Green, Plank, Whiteman,
Ledbetter. Wilmington. Southern.
Mesdames Poland, Simpson, Ringer,
Frame Scott and Potter Messrs.
Byrd. Adams. Jones, Adams. Ringer,
Rogers. Beall. Sanders. Berkshire,
Bradford, Hinkle Boles, Holloman,
Bruce, Scott, Potter, Whiteman and
Simpson
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02

ing in such rich profusion, we feel that
we have stored away in our hearts
some Of their radiant beauty and dell
ccate perfume to brighten the dark
sad-faced winter days that all too
quickly will announce their coming
with shrill ice-laden breath.
Mrs. d .E. Allen was missed from
the Orio club at its last meeting, she
having been called to see a sister who
is very seriousl yill in Illinois.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
Ardmore Coal In Demand.

The Ardmore Coal and Power com.
pany are mining a great deal of coal
and the product finds ready market
1t Is now being sold by the Laidlaw
Lumber Co, and Ardmore Ice Co
AS the mine grows deeper the quality
of the coal becomes better. BY far
the greater number of orders for coal
so far have specified Ardmore coal
and a season of heavy selling is ex
Ipected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
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Halloween Party.

fa;le celebration of Halloween by the
hunIrican people is but the study of
ltmt customs, a revision, relic of one
ID romantic usage of an ever Inn
npe]ative and poetic people-the peo-
Mrsbf Scotland.
the study of nature in its crude
oarfl llicity will be ever interesting.
houl lalloween was thought to be a night
70 witches, hob-gobblins and other
pri1 1hief-making beings are all
ex1ad on their baneful midnight err
n@s, particularly those aerial people,
Mi fairies, are said on that night to
o ID a grand anniversary.
bis night is generally associated
nesd incidents of supernatural charac-
,.4 and in Scotland Halloween Is
, foabrated by all the people in some
Iow
am he passion of prying into futurity
les a striking part in the history
nature and some OF this
mem hing to uncover the mysteries still
aims in these enlightened days.
- asst night found "merry crew. at
- hospitable home of MIR. and Mrs
Nv. Randol.
lOhe rooms were decorated with au'
] w. leaves and lighted throughout
- jack-o'lantern and hob-gobblin
making a scene to be completed
the witches themselves, mixing
lr viands and chanting their ghost
s.
merry sangs. and friendly cracks
I'M wat they did ma weary;
/ unco' tales, an funnie jokes,
lheir sport were cheap and cheerie
butter'd Sons. wi fragrant lunt
let a. their CABS a-sterrin,
be, wi social glass O. strunt,
they parted aft careerin'
Flu, blythe that night"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
Fruits.
(By e. d. Pugh.)
The Cotton Market.

The cotton market opened yesterday
easy and soon declined several points.
The market closed with a downward
tendency. Lint cotton sold for 7.75.
while seed cotton brought from 2.65
to 2.90. There were about 200 bales
received during the day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02

The ARDMOREITE has been alive to the interests Of
education and has always endeavoed extend the the
qurement of knowledge whenever opportu presents itself With
this end this purchased six choice seats for the
formance Her Lord and Master which the talented young
will present the Opera House Monday Nov 10th The ARD
MORETE will present these the lady receiving the largest
number of votes
The plan of voting is simple All that is required for the
ing of fill and the coupon printed below and
it to this office
nasmuch there six seats the lady for whom the largest
number of ballots invite five her friends be her
on the evening of November 10th.
The Lord and Master is amusing we'll
instructive of Martha Moron comedies and the production given by
Miss rany and her said be adequate
The ARDMOREITE will the of the baloing
by publishing the list with
their votes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church will meet Tues
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock with
Mrs. n II. Mccoy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of The Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame back, rheuma-
tism and all Irregularities of the kid
neys and bladder in both women and
men. Regulates bladder trouble in
children. If not sold by your druggist
will be ser,t by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and will cure any case above
mentioned. DIR. Z. w. HALL.
Sole manufacturer, st. Louis, Mo
Sold by all druggists and w. B.
Frame, Ardmore, /. t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
90
Laval Temperance Leuion.

The Loyal Temperance Legioners
are requested to meet in the annex
of the First Presbyterian church Sun
day at 3 o'clock p. m. Let all men,
bers be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-11-02
Daughters Of cOnfederacy.

Chickasaw Chapter U. d. c. will
meet wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. T. Y. Morgan. This will
be the first meeting the chapter has
had since the reunion. and the off,
GERS are very anxious that a full at
tendance be had.