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Evening journal., 1902-04-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Rents collected. A. B. Stayton, 1OS
West Eighth street.
welcome Lodge. No. 8, o. S. b.
will be instituted by the supreme Off
GERS on Friday evening, April is, in
Star OF Delaware Lodge room, Masonic
Hall.
Windsor Lodge. No. 80, Order Of
the Sons of st. George, will give a voca
and instrumental entertainment in odd
Fellows Hall. Third and King streets
tonight at s o'clock.
Feather Boas recurled. 613 Orange St
"A. J. Kooch. the real estate dealer
has sold for former Magistrate John A
Kelley. the house No. 1908 Howlan,
street. to c. l.. Fritz, for $1,000.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Floor of Station Fell

Workmen who are employed to tear
down The old Philadelphia and Read
ing station. at Water and French
streets, were saved much work yester-
day. The back part of the building
suddenly came down with a crash,
without the least warning. A cloud
Of dust arose, and bricks were scatter
ed in all directions. but no one was
injured. A platform from the second
floor to the street has been built, and
it is now used to carry off the debris
instead of the elevator.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
DEFRAUDING CHARITABLE PEOPLE
ImpOStOr Collecting Money for st.
Andrews ?. +. Church

Complaint has been made to the po-
lice about impostors who have been
collecting money, saying it was for St
Andrews p. e. Church. The church
has never authorized anyone to solicit
subscriptions. and the people of Will
mington are warned against the bogus
collectors
Some time ago impostors tried the
same scheme and collected consider
able money.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
NEW METHODS
thoughtful Facts Are the Best Sales
men on Earth

men on Earth
We are mighty in the clothing
world, because right makes might; and
we are right in everything that per-
tains to shoes, hats. furnishings and
clothing merchandise. Right in buy
ing from the foremost makers. Right
because what we buy must be of the
best for the money to justify us in buy
ing it. Right because every dollars
worth of goods we exhibit is critically
.scrutinized before it is placed in oul
store. and last, but not least, our prices
are right. If they are not lower thar
elsewhere, your money back for the
asking.
Quality is the guiding spirit In this
department. Quality first, quality last
quality all the time Where quality i:
is satisfaction, and that is the place r.
spend your money.
When in need of shoes give us 70
patronage. We will fit and please yo
We have all qualities. from the cheap
est to the best. Surprise Store, 80.
Market street and East Third street
The Qthello Range. Johnson's. 9th & King
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

There is ample evidence that Attor-
ney-G General Knox proposes to enforce
whatever remedies he has to compel
the trusts to conform to the law.
Through the various district attorneys
he is now investigating the eombina-
ton which controls the price of meats
and if sufficient evidence Of the viola
ton of existing statutes can be obtain
ed. he promises vigorous prosecutions
There is reason for an advance in The
price of meats, perhaps, but no one is
able to justify the outrageous prizes
charged. and they are yet advancing.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT LYNCHs.

NrREAI ENLIGHTENMENT Al LIZ NC1 =.
The interest and demand for trading
stamps is such that we will for a short
time give extra stamps with the fol-
lowing goods: 1 lb our Boston Blend
Coffee. 25c.. 10 stamps; "A lb our
Blended Tea. 15c.. 10 stamps;1 lb Clean
Currants. Sc. stamps; 2 lbs Califor-
mia Apricots, Csc, 10 stamps; one pack
age Wheat Germea. 15c., 10 stamps;
one can Sunny Side Corn. 10c., 10
stamps; 1 lb Pitted Cherries, 1Sc.,
stamps; / 10 package Meadow Corn
Starch. Sc. stamps; 1 bottle Am
monia. 1Oc., 10 stamps; 1 package Pan
Cake Flour. Jemima OF Cornola, 10c.,
stamps; 1 package Keystone Gelatine,
15c.. 10 stamps; one good Broom, 2Oc.,
stamps. This applies to goods men
toned above only. and will continue
until this notice is changed-count ii
up. S1.SO worth of useful groceries and
$40 worth of stamps. d. W. Lynch
Co.'s stores. Fourth and Madison and
Eighth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Wil Manufacture Rrick

Several well-knOwn people of this
city are among the incorpOrators of the
Acorn Brick Company, the certificate
of which was filed at Dover yesterday
by Leonard E. Wales. The principal
Office of the company will be in Phila'
delphia. but the works may be located
here if a suitable clay field can be pur
chased. The company will manufac
tme all kinds of brick, and perhaps
pottery.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

Judge McMichael, of Philadelphia,
yesterday delivered an opinion in
which he suggested the wisdom shown
by Solomon in his decrees. Here is
the opinion (per curiam): IF you kick
up a rumpus with your mother-in-law
it is safe to say THAT you Will come out
second best" In this terse utterancC
the judge has condensed the wisdom
Of the ages.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
HORSES LEG BROKEN
George B, SteWart'S Runaway Team Docs
Damage

A team belonging to George b. Stew
art, of No. 119 Tatnall street, ran away
from Front street, between Jefferson
and Madison. this morning and did
considerable damage. The horse ran
to Second and Jackson streets. where
il collided with a horse belonging to
]. A. Sentman.
The animal owned by Mr.. Sentman
had its hind leg broken. 1t was shot
by Policeman Sherry in Jester & Nc
Daniels stable
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

and will probably result in setting to
rest all the wild charges or Wholesale
barbarities II In rare instances our
Officers lave forgotten the rules Of
civilized warfare. they must be punish
ed. but the conduct Of the whole army
must no- be- questioned.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

Secretary Root has cabled to General
Chaffee directing him to ascertain
whether Major Waller really testified
that he had been ordered by General
Smith ito kill and burn. and that the
more he killed and burned the more
delighted he would be-" If such testi-
mony was given. then General chaffe'
Is directed to try General Smith b,
court-maItial. This course is proper
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
slck ln King street Market

Mrs. Grammar, of No. 9O2 Orange
street, was taken i'll in King street
market about 10 o'clock this morning
Sergeant Tucker assisted the woman
to the store. No. 313 King street, where
she was revived. after which she was
sent to her home in a cab.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Charge Against Janitor

Charles H. Thomas. ianitor of the
police station. was adjudged guilty of
neglect of duty last night by the PO-
lice Commission. Judgment was re-
served. There is some question as to
who has the appointing of the janitor,
the Police Commission or the mayor
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Hot Air Team Wins

An interesting bowling game was
rolled last night on the alleys Of the
Young Mems Republican Club between
two teams known as the Hot Air"
team and the Cold Steam" five. They
are composed of players chosen from
the Wilmington Bowling League. The
game was fast and exciting. and ended
in a victory for the Hot Air" players.
The score was 2.262 to 2.24S.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

A record-breaking trip on the Bur
lington road is reported. According to
an official statement. fourteen miles
were covered at the rate OF a little
over ninety-six miles per hour. This
beats flying, and makes the man in the
automobile appear like one standing
still. We shall continue to travel by
rail until transportation by wireless.
telegraphy is assured.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
DIED IN A STABLE
Jefferson Cooper, Colored Hostler
Found Dead Early This Morning

Jefferson Cooper. colored, of No. $50
East Twelfth street, who for a number
Of years has been employed by Jester
4 Mcdaniel. was found dead in the
stable in Front street this morning.
The lfeless body was discovered by
Howard Brown at O'Clock. A post
mortem examination was held this
morning. Death was due to natura
causes.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Ruby Lips

Ruby Lips and a clear complex
ion. the pride of woman. Have yOu
lost these charms through torpid Liver,
constipation. biliousness, or nervous
ness? DR.. Agnew's Liver Pills viii re-
store them TO you-40 little "Rubies'
in a vial, 10 cents. Act like a charm.
Never gripe. Large size, 25 cents.-15.
Sold by Miller Drug Company and n.
B. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

The struggle in Belgium, which has
resulted in rioting, and even threatens
the Government is over the question
of the ballot. A system Of plural vot-
ing has been in practice, under which
the conservatives are kept in power.
The cry is. lone man, one vote" anC
the Liberals and Socialists are joining
in the demand. 1t is reported that the
King fayors certain concessions which
viii give the masses greater power il
elections, but the situation is yet men
acing. Al. L.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Cavalry Troop Passed Through

The Second United States Cavalry
Troop passed through the city today
at noon on its way to Fort Meyer, Vir
ginia. The horses passed through ON
special train little earlier. The Of
ficers were on board a special Pullman
train. which was run as the second sec
ton Of No. 80. They stopped at the
French street station about fifteen min
utce
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Condition little Changed

There was little change today in the
condition of the Rev. Walter e. Avery
who was stricken with paralysis while
preaching in Scott M. r. Church on
Sunday morning. The physicians in
attendance have hopes Of his recovery.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
TRANSFERS AND BUILDING PERMITS
Large Barn to Be ErCcted-TwO Proper
Ties Sold

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning granted a permit to A. s.
Reed and Brother Company, to build a
barn for Mrs J. Danforth Bush, at
Ninth and Rodney streets. It will cost
$1,000. The same company was grant
ed a permit to make alterations in the
cellar of the Consumers Ice Company,
northeast corner of Second and King
streets. They will cost 5000.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Fell From a Step

Walter Hobb, 40 years old, of No.
1914 West Second street. fell from a
step at Second and Franklin streets
this morning. He was taken home by
Sergeant Lyons. Mr.. Hobb cut a cash
over his left eye.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

Paris is raising a fund for Nc
Kinley monument, and at an entertain
ment in furtherance of that plan, the
most famous artists of France volun-
teered their services. There is some-
thing significant in this for certain
Americans.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Mill-Hnln cake Sale

The ladies of ST. Johns Guild will
hold a sale of cakes. candy and ice
cream on Friday afternoon, April Is.
after 2 O'Clock, at the residence Of
Mrs. Robert w. Smith, No. go King
street.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
situation in Painters strike

The situation in the painters strike
is unchanged. Many of the union men
are working, and this accounts for the
few men at the meetings each day.
Now that fair weather prevails, the
men expect developments soon.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
To Cure Grip in Two Days

Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes
the cause. e. W. Groves signature on
every box. Price 25 cents.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

Cunning presentation OF the Princess
Rosebud" under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, in the Opera
House on Friday and Saturday nights.
Following is the cast of the principals:
Princess Rosebud,
Margaret Braunstein
Prince Curly .......... La Mert Guyr
FAIRY Whitewand .....Julia Baynard
King Graball ...... .l1arl S. McCurdy
Queen Sarah ... Ethel Anderson
Countess Gruffenough Ethel McVey
Patrick Gruffenough,
Charles e. Scott
Acphyrlove ..............M Maud Moody
Prince Ponderous. Walter Wilkins
Gold Gau2e ........... MadelOn Heck
oiNW wings .....,.......lYa Appleby
Herr Biff-Kangaroo,
Harold Jefferson
hedHnon. n............ Henry White
Following are the members of the
Hey Ho Hey chorus: Ethel Mullin.
Edith Jones. Florence Hare, Marguerite
Robinson. Verna Turner, Katharine
Hender. Ella McCaulley, Bertha Dar-
lington. Carrie Tadman, Phoebe Ward,
Anna SEWER Viola Sleiger, Edith
Whitehead. Blanche Mckay, Bessie
Toppin, Ethel Todd, Ethel Graves.
Elizabeth Spear. Retta Sparks and Mil
dred Davis
-, a synopsis Of the production follows:
fart Introduction Of twenty wood
hyhiphs IN costumes representing all the
shades of the rainbow; chorus and drill
nf h..
Part II-Morning in King Grabalrs
palace; fifty tots in chorus and limitations
OF the Kangaroo dance; Christmas tree
scene; solo, Magic Rose" by fairy
queen; Pricess Iephyr's grief: Rosebud s
farewell TO tots; song, Good bye. Little
sweetheart" This is one of the best
songs ever written by Percy Grant and
mas received ovations everywhere Meet
ing o. Prince PonderOus and the royal
family; grand finale. bicycle chorus.
Part Ill-Prince Curlys military
army, grand march of 100 children:
gunpoWder chorus; surrender Of Graball:
frlncess ROsebuds return; WEDDING
scene statue returns to life; grand
march and finale; military scene.
Ihere viii be tableauX by twenty-four
young women between acts two and
three and the Brownie Band will be i'm
lroduced. All the costumes are from
New York and the entire production is
under the management of IL. Il. Bruyerc.
of that city.
These selections have been made ia
nave charge of the entertainment:
Chaperones OF Fairies-Mrs. Applebv
Mrs. Heck, Mrs w. II. Williams. Mrs
q E Grew, Mrs. W. =. Nnite. Mrs. ].
y. Rates, Miss Elizabeth Gregg.
Chaperones Of Army and brownies
rie.
=, Ch191perones Of Wood Nymphs-M J.
+. Higgins, Miss Dickey. Mrs. Harr,
Lowe
Chaperones Of Hey. Ho. Hey-NIrs. s
Is. Cooling, Mrs. f. b. Short, Mrs. j. b
Jones -
Chaperones OF Tots-Mrs. NJ. +. Cock
ran, Miss Elizabeth johnson, Mrs. Over
C.. Spear.
+ Committee-Mrs Walter d. Bush
chairman; Mrs. Severson b. Cooling
vice-chairman; Mrs. Charles e. King
ston, Mrs. -lmorah Lewis. .ars. Ella nj
Lloyd. Mrs. Lambert Foulk. Mrs. Alfre,
| GaWthrop
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
Eagles Will Smoke

The Eagles will hold a smoker in
German Hall tomorrow evening. A
musical program has been arranged.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16
TO PRESENT PRINCESS ROSEBUD
Cast Of Characters and Some Of Those Who
COMPRISE ChOrnS

Great interest is manifested in the
coming presentation Of the Princess
Rosebud" under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, in the Opera
House on Friday and Saturday nights.
Following is the cast of the principals:
Princess Rosebud,
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

Only radical cure for Asthma, Ca
tarrh, Bronchitis, is Brazilian Balm.
Evening journal., 1902-04-16

The 0thello Range Johnson'a, 6th & King
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
II. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

Especial to the News and Observer
New Orleans. La, June 4.-Lverpool
advices were about as expected. but our
market, nevertheless opened / to lower,
subsequently advanced IL to IL on old
crop months and to ON new. Realiz-
ing later. however. occasioned a break
of on near positions and 4 to on
late Near the close some buying to
even up caused Sadness, making the
net gain of IA points on July, z on Au-
gust and to on the new crop options.
After such a sharp decline it was only
natural that reaction should be estab-
lished. The situation, though has not
changed, spinners exhibited the same
apathy and certainly are not anxious to
pay current rates for spots. when fall
months can be purchased at such heavy
discounts. The weather was generally
fair throughout the cotton belt. except
that scattered thunder showers were re-
ported from the northern portion of
Oklahoma and A rkansas. The move
ment continues light, accentuating the
strength of the statistical position; still
the existing level of prices is predicted
on the same. and fails to attract out
siders to the summer months. The in
terest is principally in the new crop
options which will be ruled by daily
weather conditions.
H. & B. BEER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
Water and the Rocky Mount Fire.

To the Editor:-I desire to correct a
statement published in your paper to-
day, and sent from this place-a state
ment which, doubtless, was thoughtlessly
made. In reporting the fire. which oc-
Cured here Monday night, your CORE
spondent says Scarcity of water and a
disorganized fire company allowed the
ames to spread" etc. There was a
scarcity of water. the cause of which
is being investigated, but it is unjust to
say that the fire company is, or was,
disorganized-it is, ard has long been, in
fine shape and very effcient-no town
in the State has a better volunteer fire
company. Our people are proud of it's
record at home and the premiums taken
at State contests attest it's standing as
member of the States Firemens' Associa-
ton.
Your correspondent doubtless stood afar
off, was dry and out OF danger, while
the fire was in progress, and in COM
Portable bed long before the boys got
back to the engine house with blistered
faces, bodies drenched with water, chat
tering teeth and in many instances best
clothes ruined, having no reward except
a sense of duty performed and the thanks
and appreciation of their townsmen whose
property they stand ready to save.
W. L. THORP.
Rocky Mount, N. c., June 4.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
THREE DAYS.
Then Postum Saved Him.

1t makes rather solid friends of people
when they discover a liquid food that
will save life in extreme cases of need.
Speaking of Postum Food Coffee, a
lady of Toledo, o., says, For over FIVE
years now 1 have used Postum Coffee en-
tirely in place of the ordinary coffee or
tea. stH
/ used to have stomach trouble and
every time ! drank a cup of ordinary
coffee suffered the greatest distress. My
troubles left when 1 left off coffee and
began using Postum
The most severe test l know of was
when my husband was down with gas
trio typhoid fever. His stomach would
retain nothing: we tried milk and various
other drinks. Everything we put into
his stomach would come up in less than
three minutes. After the third day Of
this kind of work concluded to give him
some Postum Coffee. He drank it and
relished it and retained it. and for four
weeks he lived on Postum and nothing
else to speak of. You can depend upon
it that Postum gained some good friends.
for Husband would have died il it had
not been for the nourishment afforded
by Postum Coffee" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
Bill Against Anarchy Discussed.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, June 4.-The debate upon
the Anti Anarchy Bill continued all day
in the House. 1t was without sensational
features, being confined almost entirely
to the legal and constitutional phases or
the question. Mr.. jenkins. of Wiscon-
sin, and Mr.. Parker, Of New Jersey, con-
tended that the bill did not go far
enough; that the killing of the Presi-
dent should be made punishable by death
without any Limitation whatever.
Mr. Powers, of Massachusetts and Mr..
Nevin, of New York, the other speakers,
suppoted the measure as it came from
the committee.
Mr. Hull. of Iowa, chairman of the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported
back the resolution calling upon the
Secretary of War for a detailed state
ment of expenditures made under the
direction of General Leonard Wood dur
ing his administration as Governor Gen.
eral of Cuba. with the recommendation
that it lie upon the table, and moved
the adoption of the report. Upon that
question, Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, demanded
the ayes and noes, and the roll was call
ed. The report was adopted-110 to Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
For Clark, Conner and Beddingfsld.

The publication about the county con-
vention in Harnett seems to have been
misconstrued, 'said Representative
Stewart. who was in town yesterday"
We proceeded exactly as we have done
for twenty years. The county is for
Clark, with possibly one delegate against
him. The county is solid for Conner for
Associate Justice. All the candidates
for Congress have friends on the dele
cations. Beddingfield will get 80 per
cent Of the vote for Corporation Com
mission. Harnett is in fine shape for
Democracy and when the amendment
goes into effect it will be practically SOL
idly Democratic. Our county convention
to nominate candidates for county off,
GERS will be held July 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
rERou1mANs FOB SMALL AND BROWN.
If Brown Is Nominated, It Wants Pruden For
Superior Court Judge.
Especial to News and Observer

(SpecldI 10 NEWS anu ODSoFV6TsJ
Hartford. N. c.. June 4.-The Demo-
cratic county convention for Perquimans
county elected delegates to the State,
Congressional, Judicial and Senatorial
conventions. After patriotic and eloquent
speeches by the chairman, Hon. Thomas
C. Skinner. and Solicitor G.. w. Ward, of
Elizabeth City, the following resolutions
were passed:
Resolved that the course of Hon. John
H. Small, our present efficient member
OF Congress, meets the hearty endorse
ment of the Democrats of this county
and that they hope he will be renomi-
mated by the unanimous voice of the
Democrats of the First Congressional
district.
Resolved that the delegates to the
State convention to be held in the city
of Greensboro, from this county are here
by instructed to cast the entire vote of
Perquimans county for Hon. George H.
Brown for Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court and that upon his nomi-
nation His Excellency, Governor C. B..
Aycock, be requested to appoint Hon. w.
d. Pruden to fill the vacancy.
1t was ordered that the proceedings of
this convention be sent to the News and
Observer for publication. 1t was also or
dered that the county convention for the
nomination of county officers be called
Saturday July -. 1902.
The convention was largely attended
and most harmonious one.
w. G. cox, Secretary.
T. G. SKINNER, Chairman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
A DAYS OUTING.

The most pleasant outing of the sea-
son will be that to Occoneechee today
june 5th, under the management of Ed
enton Street M. E. Sunday school, which
is guarantee of day free of pleasure.
The place selected is an ideal one for a
picnic occasion. and it's not long dis.
lance from home either. There is shade
everywhere, plenty of cool, sparkling
water from the spring, and an abund-
ance of shelter should it rain. If you
are an angler, the beautiful Emo river
is near at hand, where You may try
your luck with rod and line The rates
are low. For members of the school and
church, 25cs., Soc. and 75c. Friends of
the school, Soc, and $1.OO. Special rates
for servants. Train leaves Union Depot
at 500 a. m, Thursday, June 5th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05
HOW 1T is DONE.

The first object in life with the Ameri-
can people is to "get rich;" the second,
how to regain good health. The first can
be obtained by energy, honesty and saw
ing; the second, good health) by using
Green's August Flower. Should you be a
respondent sufferer from any of the eff
fects of Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint, APP
pendicitis, Indigestion. ETC., such as Sick
Headache, Palpitation of the Heart, Sour
Stomach, Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness
OF the Head, Nervous Prostitution, Low
Spirits, etc., you need not suffer another
day. Two doses of the well known August
Flower will relieve you at once. Go to
w. H. King & Co.'s three stores.
tues. thurs. sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-05

Raleigh musicians will furnish the
music for both Morehead City and
Wr'ghtsville Beach the present season.
Messrs. W. E. Ellington, w. A. Parker,
Henry Safer. Haywood Aston and Capt
w. B. Wright will furnish the music at
the Atlantic Hotel. All except the latter
left yesterday for Kinston, where they
stopped over last night to play for
german.
The Carolina Orchestra leaves today
for Goidsboro. where they play tonight.
Tomorrow night they play at Kinston and
from there they go to Wrightsvine.