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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

A pretty marriage was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. A. Dill Delashmutt, on Tuesday
evening, near Morgan. The contracting par
and ed MRS. rss a. D. peas5 5 u anS a. Russell
Silence, of Daisy, Howard county. Miss Jes-
sic Silence acted as bridesmaid, and Mr..
Hamilton Davis as groomsman. Rev. A. 5.
Hoblitzel performed the ceremony.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
COURSEY-CRUM.

A large crowd assembled at Calvary Luth-
eran Church, near Woodbine, Tuesday even
ing 10 witness the marriage of Miss Carrie v.
Crum, daughter of the late Hanson Crum, of
Woodbne, and John E. Coursey, of Lisbon.
The bride was attired in white silk, and car
ried "a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. P.
Shriver, pastor of the church. The couple
will reside at Lisbon, on the property recently
purchased by Mr.. Coursey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
TWO sIsrERs MARRIED..

The home of Mr.. George w. Landon, at
Glyndon, Md, was the scene of double we'd
ding at noon on October 81, when Miss Ger
trude Landon became the bride of Mr.. Leon
ard Guy Long, of Charleston, w. Va. and
Miss Hattie Landon was married to Mr.. George
Gordon Long, of the same place. Rev. W.
Mex. Hammock, of GIyndon, performed both
ceremonies, which were distinct for each
couple, one of the latter acting as attandant
for the other.
Miss Gertrude Landon was attired in navy
blue broadcloth and Miss Hattie Landon wore
gown of tan hopsacking. They carried
shower bouquets of bride roses. Miss Lydia
Akehurst, the flower girl, wore white organdy
and carried basket of white chrysanthe-
NUNS.
The old English custom of using two rings
was observed, the brides as well as the grooms
plighting their troth. Miss Annie Long
necker played the wedding marches.
After the ceremony luncheon was served,
and the bridal party left at 2 o'clock on a
trip to Norfolk, Newport News and other
points in Virginia. They will reside in Charles.
ton, W. Va, where the grooms are engaged
in business
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
Fountain Valley Items.

Mrs. E. Taylor, who resided with Harris
Heagy, has removed to Baltimore.
U. ]. Babylon is confined to his bed with
lumbago.
Emory Baust, wife and son Tavern were
guests of Mrs. W. Fl. Heagy last Saturday.
Morris Heagy, wife and children are the
guests of Harris Heagy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
REGISTERED VOTE IN CARROLL.
Number OF White and ColOred Registered
and Erased This Year.

During the sittings of the registrars ofvoters,
this year, GAO names were added and 938
erased The total vote of the county is now
1901 The following table shows the result
in each district
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-25
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Drought in Texas Relieved.
(By the Associated Press.)


Dallas Tex, June GA long draught
prevailing in Texas was quite generally
relieved today. Heavy rains are report
ed from Dallas South to the gulf and
many sections North. East and West
have received portions of the Gownpour.
The corn crop is said to be beyond re-
demption, but cotton will be saved.
There was considerable alarm for the
safety of Galveston throughout the day
as a severe gale was reported raging
there early this morning and Geographic
communication has been entirely inter
rupted during the day.
1t was later learned, however, that no
damage had been sustained and the
water was but slightly above normal
At Houston high wind and heavy
rainfall throughout the day. Trees were
uprooted and car traffice suspended in
portion of the city, but no serious
damage is reported.
At Grand Salin the gale was very
strong and the water broke over the
river banks. No great damage is re-
ported from there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Teachers at Chapel Hill.

Superintendent Joyner returned yes
terday morning from the Summer school
at Chapel Hill, where he delivered an ad-
dress Wednesday night. He said there
are about one hundred teachers there
now, who seem very much in earnest
about the work. and very enthusiastic
over it. at is a very representative
body of teachers" said he, land evil
IDENTIFY very intelligent and progressive
body. They were all out last night, and
a large number of citizens of the town,
comfortably filling the old chapel. I en-
joyed my short stay there very much,
recalling old memories. / spoke to
the teachers from the same platform
from which l delivered my graduating
address, just twenty years ago. The
platform was about four feet higher
then than it is now. and l expect I felt
about four feet higher than l did last
night"
Prof. Joyner went to Wilson yesterday
afternoon, where he speaks today at the
Teachers Institute there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
PRE-. LONG ON THE STATE FAIR
Great Industrial Parade Feature, COMMITTEES
For Rural Attendance

President j. A. Long, of the North
Carolina Agricultural Society, was in
town from Roxboro yesterday on bust
ness. When asked about the prospects
for the State Fair of 1902, he said it
was to be a big Fair, that the organiza-
ton was being perfected very fast, and
that great improvements would be made
at the grounds. feature this year, he
said, would be big industrial parade.
Mr. Sherwood Higgs is at the head of
that part of the program, and he is
much enthused over it,
Mr.. Long said that there would be a
meeting of the executive committee here
some time next month, when the pre-
MUM list, which is being prepared now,
will be submitted The special work of
the committee this year, Mr.. Long said,
would be to get a larger attendance from
the rural districts. The farmers arc
going to make good crops, and there is
10 reason why they should not be here
in very large numbers this year This is
the educational phase of the Fair, and
the one that makes it really a State In
stitution To this end the energies OF
the committee are being directed.
Mr.. Long held conference with Sec
rotary Joseph E. Pogue before he left for
home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Five Men Meet Death in a Mine.
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York, June ga special to the
Herald from Dover, N. J. says:
Two accidents in No. shaft on the
Richard mine, about two miles north OF
Dover this afternoon, resulted in the
death of five men and the probable fatal
injury of a sixth.
1t was the Richard mine in which FIRE. J.
erick Nichols, an experienced miner
was buried under thousands of tons OF
earth and rock on Tuesday. -Four of the
men who were killed were only about
half an hour before they met their death
working with others, trying to recover
Nichols body. The first of the accidents
today occurred when John Morich, Al
bert Davis, and two other miners were
loading cars in a level no feet below
ground. A slab from a sloping pillar
fell on two of the men. One was res
cued, badly injured. Then another res
cue party went into the shaft. A few
minutes later one of them, badly bruised
and cut, reached the mouth of the mine
While they were trying to reach the
body of the victim of the first accident
another body of ore had fallen from the
same pillar, burying four of the men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
CHI MINAL NEGLIGENCE.
Coroner's Jury Blames Kirby for the Death Of
His Friend: John Diggs.

John Diggs, the colored section hand
who was shot Wednesday by his friend
Ocman Kirby in box car at Millbrook,
died yesterday morning, and the coroner s
jury, summoned by DR.. T. M. Jordan,
found that deceased came to his death
by criminal negligence in the use of fire
arms in the hands of one Ocman Kirby.
The jury was composed of the following
gentlemen: Jacob S. Allen, F. w.
Royster. H. A. Brown, NJ. w. Hatch, o.
w. Terrell and w. H. Beam.
Kirby, who is now in Jail here, will
have to await trial in the Superior
court. He is deeply grieved over the
affair.
Diggs and Kirby were sleeping in a
box car. Some one tried to brighten
them, and Kirby fired his revolver in
fun. At that moment Diggs arose and
the ball entered his head.
Diggs fingered until five o'clock yes
terday morning. DR.. Jordan, the county
coroner, .cf. here at eleven o'clock. and
held the inquest over the remains at one
o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
TRAP SHOOTING OVER|
The Shooting Good, But the
Attendance Small.
II Is Believed That Local Interest in The Sp ,rt
Will BE- Increased by The
Tournament.

The two days shoot of the Inter State
Association was concluded yesterday
The shoot itself was successfully car
ried out under the able management of
Mr.. Elmer e. Shaner, but the attendance
was very small, a mere handful of peo-
pie being out in addition to those en-
gagged in the shoot, even a great many
of the Gun Club members failing to show
their appreciation of the shoot by attend
ing.
The visitors to Raleigh have been very
much pleased with their stay in the city
and have many kind things to say of the
hospitality shown them. The visit of
the experts has stimulated the interest
of the local trap shooters and the club
is apt to feel its influence
At the conclusion of the regular pro-
gramme. the Raleigh Gun Club offered 4
purses of $3.50 each, Is targets each,
free for ALL The experts were handicap
ped by six yards and the money was
divided in the Z, 5, 3, proportion.
For the visitors the highest average
was made yesterday by Mr.. B. Eick, while
for the Raleigh Gun Club the highest
average was made by Mr.. ]. S. Gray,
closely followed by Mr.. James l. Johnson
and Mr.. b. Stark
The next shoot of the Interstate AS
ISOLATION will be held the middle of July
at Titusville, Pa. There are six more
of these shoots scheduled for this year,
five already having taken place, and the
one at Titusville will close the season.
The results of the shoot of yesterday
iS follows.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
KIRBY HELD FoR MURDLR.
Preliminary Hearing Yesterday Before Justice
Maroon.

The preliminary hearing of Ocman
Kirby. the colored section hand who
killed his friend, John Diggs at Mill
brook, was held yesterday at noon IN the
office of Justice ]. c. Maroon. Kirby
was found guilty of pointing loaded
pistol at Diggs, and as this in law con-
stitutes an assault he was sent on to
court under a $25 justified bond. This
he could not give. He was, moreover
held for murder under a warrant based
on the action of the coroner's jury and
committed without bail. He was prose-
cuted by Solicitor Armistead Jones, and
defended by Col. J. C. L. Harris and Mr.
S. G. Ryan.
1t is reported that complaints have
been made by residents of the section
that the negroes working about the rail
road have been firing pistols with annoy
ing and dangerous frequency.
Diggs has been buried at the county
home, as no one made claim to his body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
A DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.
Mrs s. A Harrison HANDSOMELY Entertalns a
Number of Her Friends

One of the most pleasant and enjoy
able of receptions was given last night
at Mrs. S. A. Harrisons, at III Fay
etteville street.
This was both a reception and a sup
per, given complimentary to her board
ers and invited guests.
The reception lasted from nine 10
eleven and the evening was most de-
lightfully spent. In the dining room'
where delicious refreshments were
served. the tables were handsomely dec
Grated in red and white flowers with
fruits and other delicacies on them.
The menu was a splendid one, salads,
sandwiches, pickles, olives, iced tea,
pIanqued bananas, ambrosia, ice cream,
six varieties of cake, sherbert, oranges
grapes, sailed peanuts being some OF the
items of the dainties served. Inc
guests could not fail to be delighted, SO
enjoyable was the repast.
The guests were received by Mrs. M.
i. White and Mrs. j. H. Holloway, those
present being Miss Sadie Haynes. Miss
Bessie Haynes, Miss Bernice Ellington,
Miss Rosa Broughton, Miss Pearl Hor-
ton, Miss Hattie Ray, Mrs. ]. H. Elem
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Holloway, Mrs.
j. A. Robertson, Messrs. Luther Rober-
son, Hollie Glenn, Marvin Harris, Frank
Ellington, Geo. Nottingham, Ramsey,
Walker Williams, Jno. Davis, Marcus
Croker, June Turner, M. w. Page, j. H
Pollard, Leach, Albright, Robt. Robert
son. Nat Brandon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Civil Service Examination.

On August II, 1902, an examination will
be held at Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville
and Wilmington for the position OF
teacher in the Indian service. Persons
who desire to enter this examination
should at once apply either to the United
States Civil Service Commission, Wash
ington, D. c., or to the secretary of the
local board of examiners at the places
mentioned for application forms 304 and
375, and a copy of the Manual of Ex-
aminations. The application should be
filed with the Commission at Washington
prior to August /.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
EXCURSION TO CALIFORNIA.

Special opportunity for an economical
trip with special party. On account of
the convention of Knights of Pythias
in San Francisco, on the 18th of August
next, the lines interested have named a
round trip rate to that point and Los
Angeles of $6525, being less than one
straight fare, from North Carolina
points. Tickets will be on sale from
August 1st to August 7th, and will be
good for return until September Goth.
The convention of the B. P. O.. E.
meets in Salt Lake City on the same
date, and a rate of $50 for the round trip
will apply, and in order to accommodate
the members of both bodies. their friends
and others who may wish to avail them
selves of this exceptional opportunity to
visit the Pacific coast, the Seaboard Air
Line will run special Pullman sleepers
through to San Francisco, leaving Will
mington and Raleigh on the evening OF
August End, and making stops at all i'm
portant points Of interest on the route
including Denver, Colorado Springs
Manitou. Pixies Peak, Garden of the
Gods, Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake
City, passing through the Royal Gorge
and other magnificent mountain scenery
by daylight. Tickets can be arranged
to return out by other routes, enabling
visits to all parts of the great West
Parties desiring to utilize this splendid
opportunity for a comfortable, enjoy
able and economical trip, are invited tC
correspond with the undersigned, who
will be glad to furnish itineraries or any
information as to details.
II. S. LIZARD, c. II. GATTIS,
r. P. A. G. P. & T. A,
Raleigh, N. c. Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Bliss Renomiuated for Governor.
CBy the Associated Press.)

TDy IUC 7 Uoo'J
Detroit, June Pho surprise de-
veloped in today's State convention and
as was expected Governor Aaron T. Bliss,
of Saginaw, was renominated for sec
ond term on the first ballot. A motion
to make his nomination unanimous was
defeated however, by the objection of
Editor NJ. L. Cook, of Hastings, who
waged a bitter fight against Governor
Bliss throughout the campaign. The
platform pledges support of the admins
tration and approves the course of
Michigans Senators and Representatives
in Congress in behalf of Michigan's i'm
portant industries. The platform de-
nounces all efforts to weaken the pro-
tective tariff and favors no plan that
would Interfere with the industries of
the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
DROWNED IN THE SURF.
Mary ]. Foster, Niece Of Madame Elradois
Lost

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., June 27.-Mary j.
Foster, II years Old a native of Roscoe,
New York, and an assistant and niece of
Madame Elrado, the palmist, who is
spending the summer at Wrightsville
Beach, was drowned off Ocean View Hotel
while III surf bathing there this after
noon. 1t is presumed she was caught by
the undertow and swept out beyond her
depth.
The body floated up the beach and was
recovered half an hour later by w. G. L.
Keen, q member of the Carolina Yacht
Club, Who swan out some distance and
brought the lifeless form ashore. The
unfortunate young girl was in bathing
with a number of eXcursionists from
Goldsboro. The body was brought up to
the city tonight and will probably be
buried by the county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Mr.. Jas. F. RoYster Here.

Mr.. James F. Register, son of DR.. and
Mrs w l. Register, is back from the
University of Chicago, where he has been
taking an English course. Mr.. Register
was also librarian there. In September
he will go to Europe, and while on the
continent study the library methods of
the famous colleges and universities of
the "old world" He has made a most
enviable reputation at the University OF
Chicago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Cotton Manufacturer Association
(By the Associated Press.)

10y the Associated ITeSS'J
Birmingham, Ala, June 26.-The
Southeastern Cotton Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION, representing 246,O 900 spindles
and about 10000 looms met here today
This is the second meeting of the or
ganization which was formed at Mont
gomery last February. The feature of
the days session was the speech of Pres
ident r. L. Wainwright. There was
considerable discussion over the so-called
tramp labor, the delegates agreeing that
some steps should be taken to prevent
the migration of spinners and weavers
from one mill to another.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Marches Stopped by IDjunCtiOns.
Az the Associated Press.l

Bluefeld, w. Va, June 26.-Since the
serving of injunctions' notices to strikers
restraining them from interfering with
those at work or intimidating such
miners as wished to return to work. the
strikers have not gained the Roadway
they expected. The marching that was
scheduled for today was postponed on
account of the injunction restraining
them from obstructing the highway.
There was a considerable increase in the
loading today. While taking possession
of a company house on North Fork
branch this afternoon Sheriff Stafford
came near being shot. The striking
miner resisted and drawing his gun at
tempted to shoot the sheriff but Sheriff
Stafford was on the lookout and very
quickly relieved the miner of his gun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28

Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. All correspondence
held as strictly private and sacredly
confidential. Address DIR. r. " Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
UI have taken six bottles of DR.. Pierces Favor
tie Prescription" writes Miss NJ. Fyfe of Orilla,
Sirncoe Co. Ontario, Uand two bottles of the
Pleasant Pellets as you advised for congestion
of uterus, ovaries, and weakness, and can safely
say that your medicine has been the means of
restoring me to good health again, which had
not had for over three years, until taking your
medicine. thank you very much for your kind
and prompt attention to my letter asking advice"
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mony of thousands of women to its COM
plete cure of womanly diseases. Do not
accept an unknown and improved substi-
tute in its place.
Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets clear the
complexion and sweeten the breath.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Senator Simmons Here.

Senator F. NJ. Simmons is in the city
for a short stay. He said last night that
there was nothing new in the political
situation other than what has been pub
lished in the News and Observer. He
expects to leave for Washington tonight
Mrs. Simmons returned home with him
She has been spending some time in
Harrisburg for treatment, and is much
improved in health. Mrs. Simmons viii
not return to Washington with the Sen
ator, but will remain here with the chill
dren for the summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
New Clerk for Postoffice.

The Raleigh postoffice will by July the
first have another clerk. After that, al
no time, day or night, will the work
stop The new clerk will be Mr.. Louis
H. Marlborough, who has been sub-clerk
for some time. He starts with salary
of $500 Postmaster Bailey has now sc
arranged the time of the clerks that al
mails can be worked with convenience
end dispatch and he expects to give Raj
eigh a service surpassed by no city after
July first.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
The Calendar Set.

The Wake county BAR met yesterday af-
ternoon in the office of the clerk of the
court, and arranged the calendar of civil
cases for the special term of court to
begin on July 2Sth. They set 80 on the
trial calendar and 26 on the motion
docket. There are 200 cases in all on
the docket. Seven suits against rail-
roads were set. Among these is the case
of r. o. King against the Seaboard Air
Line.
There are 112 criminal cases on the
docket for the term beginning July 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Greatest Gathering of the Kind Ever Held in
the County,
(Snecial to News and Obseryer.l

Wilson, ~ c., June 27.-The teachers
institute adjourned today. Superinten-
dent Hays says it was the largest at
tended educational meeting of the kind
ever held in the county. There were
sixty-five teachers and one hundred COM
mitteemen present today. Judge Conner
explained the penny plan to raise funds
for the erection of the Sir Walter Raleigh
monument
Col. John F. Bruton introduced State
Superintendent Joyner. He spoke over
one hour to large and appreciative au-
dience, who were delighted with Ids
speech. The institute has been edifying
and enjoyable to all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Another She Who Wears Trousers.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June PA woman who
gave her name as Frances Harris, 80
years old, of Danville, Va, is locked up
at the first precinct station on the
charge of masquerading in male attire.
With her is a woman several years
younger, who gave her name as Cora
Douglass. The pair came here from
Norfolk yesterday and were arrested
early today in the disreputable district.
The Harris woman says she has been in
the saloon business in Danville, where
she always dressed as a man and is
known as Frank Gilbert. The chief OF
police of Norfolk has been wired for
information
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
DOCTORS FAILED,

E. N. Green of Canandaigua, n. Y,
says Some years ago l commenced to
bleed from the kidneys, passed quanti-
ties of blood, and was badly scared. Doc
flow, until tried DR.. David Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy. That cured me.
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorte Remedy gives
energy, life and power to the kidneys It causes
the kidneys to purify the blood to make It redder
and healthier and more nourshing. Puts new life
into your body, new strength into your muscles.
All druggists sell it in the NEW 90 CENT SIZE
and the regular s 90 size bottles.
Sample 6oStle-eaOnPh for trial. free BY mail
Or. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, N. Y.
DIR. David Kennedy's Magic Eye Salve for all
diseases or infiHmmatiOns Of the Eye. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-28
Governor at Statesville.
Especial to News and Observer)

Statesville, N. c., June Ex-Governor
Charles B. Aycock spent last night
here on his way to Harmony to the ed
ucational meeting. His carriage stopped
on the square last night and he made a
brief stirring speech to an admiring
crowd A big enthusiastic meeting is
expected at Harmony. The band and
quite a number of people left here this
morning to attend. We have a great
Governor and he is doing great work
for his State.