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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
To Celebrate Lees Birth Day
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Wilmington, N. c., Dec 20-Cape Fear
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy
and Cape Fear Camp, United Confederate
Veterans, at enthusiastic meetings yes
terday and last night, set on foot a move
ment for an elaborate celebration of
General Robert E. Lees birthday.
The board of aldermen have granted Ii
censes to 81 saloons to continue business
after January 1st, when the present Ii
censes expire. The number of licenses
in Wilmington exceeds that of any city
in the State.
Miss Mamie Waters, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. H. Waters, of
this city, lost control of bicycle, which
she was riding in the residence section
of the city one day this week, and was
thrown so violently against stone side
walk that she was unconscious for more
than "a hours after the accident.
James Thomas, colored, was arrested
here upon the arrival of the Carolina
Central train yesterday, on telegram
from Clarkton, N. c., charging that he
stole a large amount of money from a
citizen of that town.
A system Of reservoirs for protection
against hrc is being built at the army
post at Fort Caswell by Shreve & Co.,
of Baltimore.
Captains S. B. Johnson, of Montgomery
Ala Jules Bacot, of Savannah Ga, and
w. 7. Hubbard. of Jacksonville, Fa., COM
pose delegation of Atlantic Coast Line
conductors of the second division, who
are here for the purpose of calling upon
the officials Of the A. c. L. company in
regard to a matter of business which they
will announce after the result of the
conference is accomplished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Stock for a New Bank
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Reidsville, N. c., Dec. 20.-Stock is be-
ing subscribed quite literally for the
new bank to be opened at Stoneville
the first of the year. The next Legsla-
ture will be asked to charter it carly in
the session so that it may begin work
as soon as possible.
Bob Carpenter was arrested near the
Edna Cotton Mills for raising distur-
hancc. He was sent to Haw River, as it
was learned that he was the party who
shot Ingram Ward some time ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Rough on the Travelling Public.
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Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. 20.-There were
by 9ual count AZ young ladies that came
in on the Southern train this morning
and missed connection with the early
trains. The delay on the part of the
Southern caused the young ladies to wait
over here for several hours, during which
they had to buy breakfast and dinner at
the hotel at a cost of $1.5C each. These
young ladies were going home from
school to spend the vacation and had sat
up all night in order to get home this
morning, which they could have done had
they not missed connection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
MADAME ELRODA's PLAN.
Will Retire From Her Profession and Est alb
llsh an Orphanage.
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Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. 20.-Madame Ell
rado, the palmist, widely known in this
State, will soon retire from her pro-
fession and establish an orphanage at her
home in Durham, N. c. She says her
object is to provide in an humble way
comfortable home for limited number
of poor parentless little ones. On her
property she will undertake the cultiva-
tion of fruits and vegetables and from
the receipts from these crops she hopes
to be aided in her undertaking. The
Madame is widow and has one child a
boy in the teens, whom she has comfort
ably provided for and who is doing we'll
in New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21

that the punitive measures about to be
instituted. and, in fact, now in force in
some degree, will not be suspended by
the allies until a definite agreement is
reached as to arbitration.
Venezuela also has been told through
Minister Bowen that the President
would welcome reference of the dis
pute to The Hague Tribunal. While no
direct reply has been received it is not
doubted that the reply would be favor
able if the other parties consented to
such an agreement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Report Was Incorrect,

We are requested by Judge Brown to
state that the report sent out by our
Washington, N. c., correspondent that he
had been rendered a position as general
counsel to the Atlantic Coast Line at
large salary and declined, is mistake
and without foundation in fact. The re-
port was sent out without the knowledge
of Judge Brown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Weekly Bank Statement.
(By the Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 20.-The statement of
averages of the Clearing House banks
of this city for the week, shows:
Loans $S75, ,S61, 800, decrease $3.50. 200; /;
deposits 1857 1856, 900, decrease $5,S75. 200;
circulation $45, SIS, TOO, increase $50, 900; ;
legal tenders s6S,O7. coo. increase Sis, 600;
specie S156 rs, 600, decrease 1880, 700: re-
serve s225, ,057 800, decrease s1,762 100; re-
serve required s21664 900, decrease ST.
46S,S0O; surplus sS03, 900. decrease $685.
300; Ex. United States Dep, $1S 1f3, 100
decrease s2S4,975.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Two Christmas Stories.

In the second section of today's paper
we publish the secord installment of
Child of Christmas" by Joel Chandler
Harris, the foremost writer of the South,
and a story, "Lela's Briday Morn-A
Christmas Story" by Mr.. Walter F.
Jackson. of the News and Observer edi-
torial staff They furnish as good Christ
mas literature as will be found in the
best magazines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
A Vast Irrigation Scheme,
(By the Associated Press }

Laredo, Mexico, Dec. 20.--A company.
headed by Governor Caesdenas, of the
state OF Cohuita, has concluded arrange
ments for the Inauguration of one of the
greatest irrigation schemes ever pro-
1ected in Mexico. The company has pur-
chased a semi-arid body Of land COM
prising $4,000 acres, surrounding the
mining town of Viezce and proposes to
put the entire tract under cultivation.
Water for this purpose will be secured
from natural springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21

Greensboro, N c., Dec. 20.-At the an
nual business session of the Immigra-
ton and Industrial Association. held in
Benbow Assembly Hall last night, officers
were elected for the ensuing year a. fol-
lows: c. G.. Wright, president J. w.
Fry, first yice-p president; j. S. Hunter,
second vice president; G. "A. Grimsley,
secretary treasurer. Executive Commit
tee. Caesar Cone. E. P. Wharton, z. V.
Taylor C. E. Holton. J. Normal Wills.
Neil Ellington, C. D. Mc1ver, W. E.
Beyill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
The Wadeshoro Messenger and Intelli

The Wadesboro Messenger and Intelli-
gencer says that the liquor sellers, who
usually apoly for license in December,
have not made application this year, and
it adds: There has been a good deal
of street talk and surmise about the mat
ter. Among other things it is said that
three of the town commissioners VIII
vote against granting license to any OF
the liquor dealers whose licenses expire
January 1st, and two of them will vote
against granting license to any one. =
Politics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Mrs P. A. Wiley Dead.
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Especial 70 NeWs anu UDstIFeIJ
Durham N. c.. Dec. 20.-Mrs. P. A.
Wiley. wife of Major P A. Wiley, died
at the home of her daughter. Mrs. G. NJ
Hutchinson. on South street, at late
hour last night She was II years of age
and had been in declining health for
some time. although her death was quite
sudden. Acute bronchitis was the cause
of her death. She left husband, one
son and two daughters. Her husband is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Former Governor of Georgia Dead.
fBv the Associated Press-l !

Griffin, Ca, Dec. 20.-Former Governor
James S. Boynton is critically i'll at his
home here and is not expected to recover
Judge Boynton is SO years of age. He was
president of the State Senate when Gov
ernor Alexander H. stephens died in
1888 and served as Governor during the
remainder of the term.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
An Address by Shaw,

(By the Associated Press)
Chicago, Dec. 20-Two hundred of
Chicagc's prominent business men were
at banquet o fthe Chicago Bankers
Club tonight The chief speaer of the
evening was Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw, who addressed the club on Pos
sible Financial Legislation"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Brief Session in the House.
(Bv the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 20.-The last session
of the House before the holiday recess
was very brief 1t lasted only long
enough to permit final action upon the
bill to defray the expenses of the Coal
Strike Commission. No other business
was tranacted. The adjournment today
was until Monday, January 5, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
A Mysterious Shot.
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Scotland Neck, Dec. 20.-Wednesday
night as Mr.. X. White was walking along
one of the principal streets of the town,
some one shot him, the ball entering the
left side and coming out a few inches
around toward the back. He could not
tell who shot him and was not certain
that he saw any one. His wound was
not serious but the shooting is still
mystery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
IS NAMED.
Collector of Customs District
of PamIico. Steele Ap-
pointed Postmaster.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, D. c., Dec. 20.-The Presi-
dent, today sent the following nomina-
tions to the Senate:
Treasury-Collector of Customs: Dan
iel w. Patrick, District of Pamlico ~ c.
Postmasters-North Carolina: Walter
B. Steele, High Point; Columbus F. Bla-
lock- Hickory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Tha Tammany Leadership.
(Bv the ssociated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
New York, Dec 20-John F. Carroll
resigned the Tammany leadership of the
Twenty ninth Assembly district today.
Private business was stated as his rea-
son. Joseph F. Mulqueen was elected
to succeed Mr.. Carroll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Tar Heel Postmasters.
CBv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, d. c., Dec 20-The Sen
ate today confirmed the following nomi-
nation:
Postmasters-North Carolina: w. A..
Mace, Beaufort; E. c. Shearing, Enfield.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
The Albany at La Guaira.
(Bv the Associated Press J

IbN IIIt LAooUCIdIb 7 IGSo.D
La Guaira, Venezuela, Dec. 20.-9 a. m
The United States cruiser Albany, the
French cruiser Troude, and the British
cruiser Retribution have just arrived.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-21
Brand New British Princsles.

(By the Associated Press)
London, Dec 20.-The Princess of
Waes gave birth to a son tonight. Both
mother and child are doing we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
FOREIGN NEWS.

The French Foreign Office denies the
report that NJ Cambon, Fren oh ambas
sador at Washington, has been recalled.
King Edward held a privy council to-
day at Buckingham Palace, at which the
newly appointed ministers were sworn in.
The Vatican is informed that during
the coming autumn and winter four
more American pilgrimages will come to
Rome for the closing of the Popes jubi-
lee.
The chamber of commerce at BARGE
Iona, Spain, has petitioned the govern
ment to conclude q commercial treaty
with Cuba, and as result the govern
ment will shortly send a high state
official to Havana to open negotiations
looking to the arrangement of such
treaty.
In the international chess champion
ship tourney, at Hanover the final round
of which was played off today and was
won by Janowski of Paris. Pillsbury,
the American, secured second prize. In
the final round Janowski beat Popiel
and Pillsburg beat Surderski.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
KING PRESIDES AT COUNCIL
MEETING.

London, Aug ll.-All London is still
occupied with the celebration of the
coronation. The feeling of thanksgiving
that King Edward has survived his i'll
ness and has been crowned is paramount
in all districts, and the population seem
loath to get back to business. AT 1890
the King will hold a privy council meet
ing, and swear in the new members of
the cabinet. At the meeting he will
declare an Irish viceroy. Later he will
hold a further investiture of honors.
Large crowds witnessed the arrival of the
old and new members of the Cabinet and
the Recipients of the orders. All those
to be hOnored with the Victorian order
were invested, as well as several others.
The King is reported to have improved
much since the coronation ceremonies.
The King will review the Indian troops
on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
BURNING OLE 4 HOTEL.

Fire at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning
destroyed the Landon Hotel, at San
Angelo, Tex. Ten persons were burn
ed to death, three of whom have not yet
been identified. The building was Il
large frame structure and burned like
finder. The victims occupied the upper
stories Of the house. Citizens tried to
effect rescues by holding blankets for the
inmates to jump into, but the ten could
not do so. Other guests were saved,
many Of them, by jumping into blankets.
Nearly all the occupants lost their cloth
ing and other effects. The fire was
started by the turning over of a gasoline
stove in the cafe of the hotel. The guests
were all in bed and only few of the en-
ployes were up. A stiff breeze was blow
ing, and in an instant almost the flames
were roaring in every section of the
house. There were many thrilling scenes
during the progress of the fire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is alright, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe and
dangerous results of throat and lung
troubles. What shall you do? Go to a
warmer and more regular climate? Yes.
if possible; if not possible for you, then
in either case take the ONLY remedy that
has been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and lung
troubles, "BOschee's German Syrup"
It not only heals and stimulates the It's
sues to destroy the germ disease, but al
lays inflammation, causes easy expectora-
ton, gives good nights rest, and cures
the patient. Try ONE bottle. Recon-
mended many years by all druggists in
the world. You can get DR.. G. G.
Green's reliable remedies at E. S. Lead
heater & Sons, Alexandria, Va. Get
Green's Special Almanac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
TO DEVELOP CUBAN LANDS.

Havana, Aug. ll.-New York, Penn.
sylvania, and Ohio capitalist, have
purchased a tract of $50, 600 acres of the
most desirable land in Cuba. 1t has
been discovered that the territory be-
tween Santiago de Cuba and Mananillo,
on the south coast of the island, is capable
of producing the finest grade of sea
island cotton and it is the purpose of the
new company to begin the culture of
cotton in greatquantities at once. Four
million dollars will bespent in improving
the property and instead of shipping the
cotton to the United States for manufac-
ture it will be ginned and manufactured
in the island plantation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

Northern mails, week days, close at 7 60
and 10 A. a. M, and 10, 2 40, 40 and So d.
m. Open mt s 90 n. M, II 90 m. and 30 d.
m. On Sundays Northern mails close at | 80
p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
Z 80 and 10 45 a. m, and 245 and 7 So D. m.
Open at s 90 a. m. and 80 and 4 80 D. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 40 a. m, and 40 and 755 p. m. Open at
8 q. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 75Oa. m.
and 40 p. m. Open at 1200m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
30 a. m. and 4 p. IN. Open at 9 100 a. IN. and
coop. IN.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 245p.
m. and 80 =. m. open at 500 a. m. and
430 p. m.
Washington mails close at 30 and I045a
m, and 49, 240, 6 40 and 7 So D. M. Omen
at 500 a. m, 1900 IN. and 400 p. IN. and 4 30
p. m.
Office HOurs-open atsOO a. m. Close at
8 90 p. m.
Sunday HOurs-Open at sOOa. m. Close
at 1000 a. m. wv"
Carriers Schedule-Collection made on ,p-
SIDE routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and 5 90 and
80 p. m. Full route-6 30 a. m. and 530n
m: Sunday collection 500 D. M. carriere;
window open Sunday 900 a. m. and close
10 90 a. m. wv
Deliveries made 90 a. m, p. m. and Ale
,. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minnie
'efore our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

About one hundred corpses were wash
ed from cemetery at Madison, n. j.
yesterday during a severe storm.
The New York Bank building at thu
corner of Wall and William streets, wa:
damaged by fire to the extent of $50, 00C
today.
The failures for the week numbered
1876 in the United States against l73 last
year, and II in Canada against 81 a
year ago.
Miss Susie Clark, who lives near Van
cluse, Ga, was knocked down by an
unknown negro this morning while alone
in the house. The whole town is scOur-
ing the country for the negro who will
be lynched.
A head-end collision between two
freight trains on the n. and w.
Railway occurred at Genoa, 80 miles
south of Huntington, w. Va, this
morning. Both engines and twenty cars
were demolished. All traffic will be
suspended ~ hours. Two trainmen
were killed and three badly injured.
A sensation occurred at the National
Theatre at Havana last night by the unex-
pected appearance on the stage of Carmelite
Friar GOnzal0, who spoke at length on the
financial situation in Cuba. He advised
strongly against the contemplated loan of
$50, 100000, citing the downfall of nations
that had suffered from financial mismanage-
ment.
John Pearson, who two days ago was a
homestead near Massachusetts, City, Mich, is
today rated a millionaire. An oil well was
accidentally opened on his property Friday |
and ever since has been flowing at a rate that |
seems to indicate the existence Of petroleum |
in inexhaustible quantities.
A passenger train composed of ten Pullman /
sleepers on the Pennsylvania Railroad, ran /
into the rear end of freight train at 2:l7
o'clock this morning, in Harrisburg, Pa. No
passengers were injured. Seven grain ears of
freight, piled on top of the engine were
wrecked and caught fire.
The glazing department of Laflan and
Rand's powder mill at Wanaque, near Pater-
son, n. j., blew up at o'clock this morning.
About two tons of powder exploded from some
unknown cause. Three wOrkmen were in
ured but not seriously. No one was in the
building at the time.
An attempt is to be made at Chicago, to call
,ut all the employees Of the Union Traction,
he Consolidated Traction and the Chicago 4
'ity Railway Companies, 5000 men in all.
Tonight, at a joint meeting, strike pro- I
,ramme will be presented for ratification. a
The grievence committees of the Manhat- !
an l. fremen, engineers and motormen,
eaded by Messrs. Youngston and Wilson, 0
ational representatives, went into confer
nee with Vice-President Skitt the J. Com
any in New York, at 1870 p. nj. today.
The North Adams Express train, No IA, ran <
lto a washout between Pawling and South n
lover, n. Y, this morning and was derailed. "
is reported that number of passengers Il
ere injured.
Dispatches from different parts Of New p
ersey give additional particulars Of the Sc
ere storm of yesterday, Much damage was b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
MEXICAN RAIDERS REFUSED.

Battle, Wyo., Aug. ia crowd of
Mexican sheep herders attempted to
take the town of Battle, Saturday night,
with the result that two members were
killed. Several made their escape into
the woods, one man being shot in the
leg. One person was hit on the heel
and Miss Estelle Sanders, a resident, was
severely cut in the face by window
pane broken by a stray shot. Every
man in town is armed. 1t is feared the
Mexicans will swoop down on the town
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
THE TREACHERoUs MISSOURI.

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 1.-THE United
States is about to abandon the Missouri
river to its fate and give it up as a means
of transportation. Railroads have grab
bed the freight and steamboat business
has dwindled. Captain Chittenden,
chief of L. 5. engineers for the Missouri
river, believes the career of the Missouri
as means of transportation i at an end.
The millions spent in an effort to make
the Missouri permanent canal for COM
merce have been washed away like the
fertile acres along the tracherous stream.
1t is of no use, he says, and the govern
ment evidently wants togive it up. The
Missouri has eaten up millions of acres
along its banks. 1t is not at all uncom
mon for entire farms to be carried away
in single day. River men suggest that
the river is losing its volume, either be-
cause of some subterranean waste, or be-
cause the thousands Of artesian wells in
South Dakota are draining it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT.

Oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. 1.-THE
Sylph with Prince Chen and his suite,
Minister WI and third assistant Secro-
tary of State Pierce arrived few minutes
after noon. A launch conveyed the
visitors to the landing, where con-
veyance was waiting for them. The
President received them on the porch.
The Chinese Emperors cousin and the
other visitors lunched with the Presi-
dent. They will leave Sycamore Hill
bout 3 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11


DISPATCHES FROM Oyster Bay state
that President Roosevelt, accompanied
by his two sons, left Sycamore Hill late
Friday afternoon in a boat and rowed
a,ross to Cold Spring Harbor, where they
cooked their own supper and then rolled
themselves in their blankets and slept all
night, no one knowing where they were.
Mr.. Roosevelt is known to be fond OF
adventure and notOriety. but his most
ardent admirers must admit that such ex-
plots are rather undigniied for the
President of the United States. Then,
too, during his hiding, something might
have occurred which would have caused
embarrassment could the President not
have been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-11
ORDERED TO RESIGN.

Windsor, Eng, Aug. lit is re-
ported that two officers of the Second
Life Guards have been ordered to resign
because they were concerned in the
hazing of a more studious fellow officer
recently. AristOcratic connections of
the two officers have pettioned the king
10 pardon the offenders, but his majesty
has emphatically refused to do 50.