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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
Hospital Aid Association.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Hospital Aid Association will be held
In Col. Kenan's office Tuesday at
o'clock. If any member has the "sur-
geons gown pattern please bring 1t.
MRS. w. A. MONTGOMERY,
President.
MRS. F. A. OLDS. Secretary
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
President Fish at "Airl,e. !"

Wilmington, N. c., Feb. 22.--(Special)-
President Stuyyesant Fish, of the Illinois
Central Railroad, arrived yesterday in his
private car Marion and is a guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones at 'Airlie."
Other prominent guests who arrived with
Mr.. Fish are Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lehr
and Mr.. Herman Oelrichs, of New York,
and Mr.. Henry Walters, CT Baltimore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
four Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day to the following parties:
Mr.. James l.. Watkins and Miss Annie
NJ. Keith. of Rolesville.
Mr.. Wait w. Howard, of Granville, and
Miss Alta NJ. Smith, of Wake.
Mr. J. Seaton WEIGH and Miss Fora Up
church, of Wake
Mr.. Yfnton Eatman and Miss Bette
Crowden. of Method.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
B z. q. Faculty Concert,

Monday evening, the oath, at o'clock,
the musical faculty of the i. f. II.
will give concert at the University in
which all the members of the musical
faculty will participate. This promises
to be very interesting concert. The
public is invited to attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
Colonial Danes.

There will be business meeting of
the Raleigh Circle of the Colonial
Danes with Mrs. Winston, at the Var
borough House next Thursday after
noon at 5 O'Clock. Ladies interested in
forming a circle are invited to be pres
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23

public will give its aid and countenance
to it, the ladies who are working for 1t
will see their wishes accomplished and
these despairing handicapped women will
call down Gods blessing on all who In
any way helped to make a Day Nursery
here reality not dream.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
Mai. Robbins Opinion Of Predestina-
ton and Card Playing.
Ccor. statesville Landmark

CCor. Statesville Landmark.)
In response to the lady who last week
said Major Robbins did not believe in
the major begs to assure
her that he does believe that boys who
are taught to play euchre and other
games of cards around the family fire.
side are almost certainly predestinated
to become gamblers when they grow up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23

GRIPPE KNOCKERS CURE ANY COLD
OR ANY CASE OF LA GRIPPE IN 10
HOURS rs CTS. AT YOUR DRUGGIST.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-23
Rand.Rudin.

Cards have been received announcing
the approaching marriage of Mr. Parker
Rayard Rand, formerly of this city, to
Miss Ella Augusta Rubin, of Atlanta,
which will occur on next Thursday even
ing at Hotel Aragon. Miss Rubin is quite
an attractive and we'll beloved young
lady, while the groom elect, although now
enjoying prosperous and lucrative
business in Atlanta is still one Of Rail
eigh's most popular young men. Imme-
diately after the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rand will leave on the eight o'clock train
TO visit the groom's parents, Capt. and
Mrs. W. II. Rand. of this city.
Delightful Entertainment at Oxford.
Oxford, n. c., Feb. 22.--(Special.)-
One of the most delightful entertain
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
Warded Or.

"ar0e0 OF,
MIR. Phoxy-Did you send the Borems
card for our musicale?
Mrs PhoXy--Yes. How could 7 pet
out Of it? e''
MIR. Phoxy--IlI tell Rorem that 1on,,,
~ coming. Borem owes him money.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
MEMS UNDERWEAR

| LOT 3l-6 dozen Men s Fleece Lin
ed Shirts and Drawers, 80 cent kind
at 20 cents each
LOT 32-l2 dozen Mems Fleeced
Shirts AMI Drawers, former price so
and soc. Sale price 800 each
LOT 33-5 dozen Mems Fleeced
Shirts and Drawers, former price 81
and rs Sale price 79c each
LOT 34-3 dozen Mems Camels Hair
Shirts and Drawers, former price Csc
each Sale price 800 each
LOT 35-4 d. zen. Men s G Guaranteed
all wool Shirts asd Drawers, former
price 100 and rs each. Sale price
IS ceotS each |
LOT 36-6 dozen Mems all wool
double breasted Shirts, double back
and front, former price 81 25 and l.:O.
Sale price 95c each. Drawers to
match.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10

IFS dozen Men all wool Hose Q >.
1Sc pair.
y dozen Mems Suspenders at ,t4
pair.
Is dozen Men S 25c Suspenders at 10,
a pair.
5 dozen Bows Supenders, SC pa
80 dozen soc Overalls, SOC a PAL
/ so d. zen Children's Underwear, Il -ecai
lined. former price Csc and Csc. >44
price 49, each.
10 dozen Boys heavy fleeced lined
Shirts and Drawers, former price re
Sale price 22c each.
dozen Ladies heeced lined Vests mi
Pants. Sale price $50 each.
5 dozen Ladies fleece lined II ,e
former price 10 cents. Sale pr,ea
10 cents pair
6 dozen Ladie, heavy heeced l.. ed
Hose, former price rs cents ,a,,
price 19casa pair.
5 dozen Mems Gloves, former PIC.
24c. Sale price 10 cents pair.
dozen MittS Ct same l 8 cents a pr
dozen Mems Heavy Wool Mltteu;
L cents pair.
dozen Mems Gloves, lined, fortue-
'rice SOC. Sale price 80 cents a D
dozen Mems Caps at 19cents each
0 dozen Mems Caps, 50 and zoe kim
'ale price 80 cents each.
. dozen Boys Caps at 19c each
! 1ull line of Mems and Boys Leggins
'ubberS, Rubber Boots. at very Inw
Iices
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
FANCY LAUNDRED
SHIRTS

LOT4l-5 dozen Men S Dress Shirts
Nice patterns. Foymer price IS cents
Sale price As cents each
LOT 42-3 dozens Mems Dress
Shirts. Former price ST. 25
Sale price IS cents each
LOT 43-5 dozen Mems White
Laundred Shirts. Former price IS
cents each Sale price AZ cents each
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
MEMS SUITS

LOT No. $50 Mems Suits, form
CT price 5000. Sale price $3 "a
LOT 2-35 Mems Suits, former
price $500. Sale price 50 90
LOT $40 Mems Suits, former
price $3.50. Sale price - SO
LOT $50 Mems Suits, former
price $500. Sale price SO 90
LOT $40 Mems Suits, former
price 5000 Sale price 81 90
LOT 6-75 Mems Suits, former
price $3.50 and SIS 90.
Sale price $500 and $1,000
MEMS OVERCOATS
LOT LIZ Mems Overcoats, form.
CT price S'.oo. Sale price 81. 80
LoI S-l5 Mems Overcoats, form.
CT price w %. Sale price 90
LOT 80 Mems Overcoats form. !
CT price s'o.oo. Sale price $50
LOT lo-S Mems Yoke Overcoats
Raglan style, nice patterns, former
price Sll.oo. Sale price So. so
MEMS listers
LOT lis Mems listers, former
rice 70 90. Sale price 50 20
LoI i2-l0 Mems listers, former
'ilce % 90. Sale price IS 90
LOT l3-l5 Men S. listers, former
rice 80 80. Sale price AR m
LOT l4--lo Mems listers, former
rice Sl2 so. Sic price AZ m
LOT lo--25 Mems Refers. former 6
rice 81 SO and $3.50
saAe price s2.75 and SO so n
#"@ MEMS PANTS F. y
LOT 1876 pair Mems Working
4Its, 1ul mrr price 5l.OO .. n
Sale price 65 cents p
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
GENTS FURNISHIN s.

LOT as
30 dozen Men Collars, latest style, at
1Oc each.
Is dozen Mems Celluloid Collars. SC
each.
10 dozen Linen Cuffs at 100 a pair,
6 dozen Celluloid Cuffs at 15c a nair
2 pair for 25c.
10 dozen Men S 25c Ties at 100 each
20 dozen Handkerchief at Sc each.
10 dozen Men S half wool Hose at Or
3 pair for 25c
10 dCzen Mems all wool Hose, former
price SOC and SOC. Sale price 25c
and 35c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
Two Faults.

lou hunt too much" said Louis XIV
10 the archbishop Of Narbonne. "IIow
can you prohibit your curates from
hunting If you pass your life in setting
them such an eXampleY
Sire said Dillon, "for my curates
tAe chase Is a fault; for myself it is the
fault Of my ancestors"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
MEMS OVERSHIRTS

LOT 37--5 dozen Mems Back and
White Striped Overshirts, former
price 80 cents. Sale price 38 cents
LOT $50 dozen Mems Heavy
Fleece Lined Shirts, former price
S1.9O. S,le price 81 On o,cb
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
MEMS SWEATERS

LOT 39-3 dozen Mems AMI Bows
sweaters, former price so and 6Oc.
t'# Sale price 49, each
LOT 40-3 dozen Mems and Bow s
sweaters. All Wool guaranteed,
Former price sl.o0, l.25, $50, LIS
ana zoo. Sale price 75c, 95c,
500, 1.16 and 81
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
MEMS SOFT AND
STIFF HATS

LOT 44-3 dozen Mems Stiff Hats
togo at95c, S1.15, 1 35 and ST.. so
LOT 45-6 dozen Soft Hats to 20
at 25c, 49,, 45c, Csc, 75c, 95c,
S1.OO and 1925.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
# Mems Boys Children's Clothing Gents Furnish

Nk1es Trunks Boots lggns
rgodST
a
on a ous ~
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10

Warm hearted persons are NOT tho
ones VINO complain that this Is a cold.
cold world. National Magazine.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10

Young folks grow most when tbou
are IN love. 1t increases their signs
wonderfully.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10

LOT l7-30 pair Mems Pants, for.
mer price 81 so Sale price 90 cents
LOT 1870 pair Mems Pants. for.
mer price 50 90. Sale price Al Ok
LOT l9-l5 pair Mems Pants, for.
"ef price W %. Sale price 81 so
LOT 2o-ls pair Mems Pants +, +.
mer price $500. Sale price So 90
LOT 2l-25 pair Mems Pants, for.
mer price S3 80. Sale price SO so
LoF 22-75 pair Mems Pants, good
patterns, all siz- S, former price So so.
$500 and S. 90.
Sale price $3.50, $500 s3I SO
BOYS CL0ThING
LOT 80 100 Boys Piece Suits.
former Price $500, $3.50, ooA 4.5o
and ) 90. Sale price 4
LOT 24-soo Children's srtk, for.
mer price $3.50, 200. 2 50, 3 OK $50,
4 90 and 30. M
Sale orice Is cents. S1.OOk1 20
1.bO, 200, 26S, 2,75
LOT % 10 d zen Knee Pthts. Tor.
mer lie 25;. ~
s'le price Is CEN per pair
LOT 26-l2 dozen kuee Pants. for
ner ice SOC and 65c. T..
Sale price 80, cents per pa&
MEMS SHOES y
LOT p p pair Mems Shoes, to
. aC 80 cents pair
LOT IS 20 pair Mems Shoes. for
Ter price 81 So ale price slI5
LOT 20 is pair Mems Shoes. tta-
Ter price %. 90, Sale price $3.50
10 3o-75 pair Mems Shoes, for.
Ter price 81 25. $50 and 800. Sale
rice s1.75.' 200, 1928
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10
A PhilOsOpher,

ia. what is philos phcr"
"A philosopher. Jimmy, is man
VINO thinks he has got through being a
fool."-Motherhood.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-10

Hnd Small Hone.
FIRST Phys!cian-I understand the
measles have broken out in your neiobl
borhood? ' "e'sY
second Physician-Yes, but the famI.
l'es are SO scattered I'm afraid tiev
won't catch.-- Boston Post.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
But FEW PRISONERS
BEFORE THE CITY COURT

In Municipal Court this morning Judge
Churchman had but FIVE prisoners in the
pen, and the session was devoid of in-
terest
John Keough was the first prisoner ar
raigned, and it was a ptiful tale of woe
that he poured forth. He made several
resolutions to Judge Churchman. but his
talk counted for naugnt and he was ais
sessed $40 and costs.
James Mcclure also was arraignod ON
charge of drunkenness and his tale 10
the court was a heartrendng one. As
Mcclure had not been before the court
since the first of last July he was allow
ed To go free aud he hastily quilted the
pen with thanks galore for Judge
Churchman.
james Duncan and Leonard Fisher.
colored two small boys whose heads
barely reached the railing of the pen were
arraigned on a charge of disorderly con
duct. They were arrested 10y Special o.
hcer John Collins for creating "A disturb
ance in the Grand Opera House last
night.
Officer Stout testified To the good record
of the boys of late. and the charge
against them was held up.
The case Of Charles Anderson. who
was arrested for being drunk and dis
orderly was continued FOR one week
Evening journal., 1902-01-04

know where he stood in the matter.
Il told them. said Mr.. Chandler
that when this situation first arose
that | felt as though ! would prefer to
remain on the floor. but after talking
with my friends I have decided to be-
come a candidate for the chairman
shin. | am the oldest member I'm the
court and was elected to the position. %
If YOU hold a caucus and the new
member is admitted TO that caucus.
and Is In favor of Mr. Willis. giving
him a majority in caucus, that will
Settle the question, will il not?"
II don't think that the new member
will be In the caucus for this Is not a
new body, and we must organize by
electing a president before we can re-
ceive the new members certificate"
MIR Willis was seen after the meet
ing. lie said no caucus was held.
AS | told YOU before" said he. Il
am not soliciting for the position. [
know what il calls for lt means to be
an eN-olficio member of every commit
toe and TO do it properly is big un-
dertaking If ! am elected. though.
VIII try to do il right also will be
courteous to the minority"
Mr. Megginson said when asked If
he was candidate for president:
! am not prepared TO say just now"
According to the corridor chat in the
County Court House today. there Is
plan on foot to freezo out Messrs. Meg
oinson and Chandler and it Is report
ed that Messrs. Moaley and Arm
strong. the two Democratic members.
are ready TO vote for either Mr.. Meg
ginson or Mr. Chandler. This being
the CASE. and Mr. Chandler having
signiiied that he is a candidate. Il looks
as If no would be the next president of
the Levy Court.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
WEST WILL FURNISH
OUR TOMATO SUPPLY

Within week or SO many Wilmington
families will be eating California canned
tomatoes. According 10 canned fruit
dealer this Will lac the first time In the
history of the local trade that California
canned tomatoes ever came here Al
most complete exhaustion of the supply
in the East has produced this condition
What is lefi is held nt such high figures
that it Is cheaper 90 buy the goods IN
California and pay freight OF 20 cents per
dozen cans 20 ship them East Ever since
the close of the packing season in Sep
tembcr all canned goods, notably toma-
toes gooscherrics. raspberries and small
fruits, have gradually and steadily M
creased In price. Tomatoes now are at
the highest point recorded IN nine years.
Ia september last 3-pound cans per dozen
sold at 75 ccnis' the quotation today Is
Sl.25; igallon cans sold for $3.50 per
dozen to-day They nre $40 To $3.50.
Apples IN gallon cans per dozen last
year were Sl65; now they are $3.50. one
year ago pumpkins pat mp iu 3-pound
cans were. per dozen 30 cents. today
they command Sll5. While an canned
fruits show great advances in prices over
last year and a steady advance of
nearly 100 per cent. since the close of the
packing season, tomatoes have surpassed
all. Brokers deny that anyone has sr-
cured corner They ascribe the hish
prices 90 scarcity produced by drought in
the Middle West All the tomatoes were
burned. they claim. and whereas hcrel ,.
fore the East drew forced supplies from
that section. ID now must send its own
product westward.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
RIVERMEN LOOK
FOR FREEZE-UP
Cold Snap ImpedcS Traffic
and Outside Work
MARKETS SLIMLT ATTENDED
ChriStiana Almost Coated Over and
Continues 10 Freeze Coolest
Day Of Winter

With keen, northeast wind. which
attained the velocity of gale. whisking
away hats, tugging at skirts and pcnc.
trating even the thickest coats. il was
by no means agreeable to be- outdoors
last evening Those who were compelled
To brace the weather hurried along as
briskly as they could, and coat collars
went up in proportion as the temperature
went down. II had descended to Is att
o'clock this morning, but as soon as old
Sol got mp. asccnded again TO the 2S de-
gree mark, around which it fingered until
the noon hour. The cold snap has
brought joy, however for all the fords
about the city are frozen again.
The forecast for today and tomorrow
is fair and continued cold, with north
west wind, slowly diminishing in force
this afternoon
Although the weather man thinks we
will not have snow before Monday. he
says there is snow in the air and that
there are indications of a blizzard in the
near future
The cold spell has affected railroad
work to no Little extent, and work
both at Farnhurst and Edge Moor has
been abandoned temporarily. The
freeze has made it impossible to work
the grave, beds. and the steam shovel
at Farnhurst being Idle, work trains
did not so out this morning.
Rivermen are prOphesying a freeze
up of tho Christiana and believe that
river traffic will be tied up. The
stream is almost covered with "a coat
ing OF ice today. and while It is not
very thick. it continues to freeze rap
idly
Rivermen say they never saw ice
make SO fast as II did last night At
dusk tho Christiaua was free from Ice.
and before midnight 10 was coated
over.
Traffic was not interfcrcd with to-
day. though the progress of tugboats
and other small craft was impeded.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
NEEDS OF
THE HARBOR
Trade Board to Meet Con.
gTeSSiOnaI Committee
and MAKE OUR WANTS KNOWN
Nc. Warner Chairman Of The Commit
tOe-COngreSSman Bali Takes
Great Interest in Work

For the purpose OF asceriaining the
needs Of Wilmingtons river and harbor.
Congressman Ball held a conference with
the Board of Trade last night. As a re-
suit of the meeting Il. r. Warner. A. Il.
Morrison, Samuel Is. Smith. Charles w.
Pusey and George j. Moore were ap-
pointed a committee TO confer with Gen.
eral Smith, of the Philadelphia engineer S
Office to ascertain the actual amount
needed for maintaining the Wilmington
rivers and harbOr. Congressman Ball has
made partial arrangements for a hearing
of the Wilmingtonians before the Com
mittee ON Rivers and Harbors in Wash
mgton. The date may be next Friday.
The committee after visiting General
Smith probably will be sent TO Washing
ton to appear before the National Com
mittee ON Rivers and Harbors
Alvin II. Morrison advised making a
new project for hulkheading the CHRIS.
tiana and installing flushing basin. as
well as asking for the appropriation nee
essary for maintaining the improvements
already made
j. T. Warner said he thought il would
be advisable before making any definite
plans To hold conference with General
Smith. This suggestion was acted upon
by the appointment of the committee be
fore named.
William Lawion explained to the mem
Der of Congress that bill was passed by
the last Legislature whereby the city
must give 10 per cent. Of what the ma
tional Government gives for harbor i'm
provements He said this was an argu-
ment the city never before had in favor
OF getting an appropriation.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
WAS ROBBED OH
His FORTUNE
Young Pole Had Planned
Marriage But Thieves
Prevented

Loyalty to a far distant sweetheart
has brought sorry misadventure 90
Michael Iolsh, a young Pole. Three
years ago he slowed away on a ship
and came TO this country to make his
fortune. Then he meant 10 send for
the young woman and make her his
bride.
While working as a stevedOre on the
East river wharves in New York he
met George Green, a truck farmer Of
High-andtown, Md, who offered him
employment on his farm ZOlski ac-
ceDted and worked hard and earnestly
for Green, never for a moment forget
ting the girl he left behind and hoard
ing his earnings for the happy day Of
their reunion.
About a month ago he received worG
that she was coming to America in the
early part of January. Saying nothing
TO his employer he set about eight days
ago to reach New York and welcome
her. Although he had saved 5000. he
knew nothing of railroads beyond his
one experience in going to the Mary
land town. and he started TO walk to
the metropolis.
At Bayview. Md. near Baltimore. he
was attacked by tramps and robbed Of
all his money. Disheartened as this
incident left him. he still continued on
his journey of love He was at the F.,
w. & b. depot here yesterday. but he
continued his journey. and last night
weary, ragged and hungry. he reached
Philadelphia. found his way to the po-
lice station at Fifteenth street and
Snyder avenue and told his story.
Turnkey McKenna promptly sent out
and bought food for Zolslli. and all the
men of the station contributed to q
collection which was iarge enough 20
pay his fare TO New York this morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
NINE WITNESSES CALLED
Policemen CfVe Evidence at Chief Massey
Hearing

Nine witnesses were called before the
Police Commissioners last night in de
fense of Chief of Police Eugene Massey.
who Us charged with conduct unbecomng
an officer. All of the witnesses summoned
were policemen and the hearing CON
tinued until l1.30, but was not finished
Tho Investigation was conducted behind
clnsed door.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
MORE CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Rather Late, But Demand Is Made Of
EpWOrih Choir

Epwortlh NJ. e. Church choir will
give a splendid program of Christmas
music at the service in Epworth
Church tomorrow night. The music
was to have been sung last SUNDAY.
but the storm interfered Disappoint-
ment was felt by those present
and upon request the music is
to be repeated tomorrow night. The
choir has prepared one OF the finest
programs ever given in Epworth
Church The large chorus of thirty
five voices has been exceedingly well
trained. George Edwin King will be di-
rector and Mrs. Emma Saxton organist
The following are the numbers to be
sung:
Gloria Patria.
To Bethlehem" m".......... Ashford
Arise. Shine, for Thy Light Has
Come" ...............D Dudley Rucl,
There We're Shepherds. ....... .Sudds
Scripture reading.
''AE Glory BE to God. ........ Herbert
Behold, l Bring You Glad Tidings,"
Parks
"Harkl the Herald Angels Sing"
Schneider
Daughter of Zion" Woodbridge
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
WANT SOLDIERS
TO DESERT
TrOaSOHabIe Document Cir
CuIateS in Philippines
BEARS NAMES OF AMERICANS
General Chaffee IntimatCS That U. \.
Soldiers We're Forced to Sign
Proclamation

Washington, Jan. 4.-The War De-
partment has received from the Phil
ippines copies of a remarkable procla-
nation, signed with the names of nine
Americans-seven of them stated as
being in the United States military
service-inviting American soldiers to
desert and join the ranks of the Fill
pino sOldiery.
1t is signed by:
Harry Horal Altman, Company X.
John Blake, Trumpeter Company
B, Twenty-eighth U. S. Infantry.
Frank J.. Clark. Company f,
Twenty-first U. S. Infantry.
j. Thomas Kreider, corporal,
Thirty-eighth U. S. Volunteers In
fantry.
Charles Buchanan. Company b,
Twenty y-eighth Infantry Volunteers.
Harry Ritcher. Sixth U. S. Artil-
lery.
Charles Wright Hospital Corps.
"Fitzhugh Smith.
John Ryan Fourth Regiment"
John T. Kreider, one of the signers
OF this proclamation, was tried recent
ly by military commission in the Phil
ippines on a charge of treason, and the
records of the court-martial have just
been received at the War Department.
The prepOnderanco Of proof, said Gen
eral Chaffee. in reviewing the case. was
in favor of the contention of the ac-
cused that he was held by the insur-
gents as prisoner and took no part in
the operations against the United
States gave no aid and comfort TO the
enemy, made reasonable effort to es-
cape. and was compelled by his captors
under legal duress to sign the above
proclamation bv threats Of violence in
case he refused.
Evening journal., 1902-01-04
INSPECTED SMYRNA CANAL ROUTE
Congressman Ball viii Urge $4,000 Ap-
preparation for That Waterway

Congressman Ball yesterday in com
pany with A. Il. Jardine, Harry Il
Grieves. George II. Dick and j. T.. Car
ter, q committee of the Smyrna Board of
Trade. took q trip down Smyrna river.
An appropriation Of $4,000 is asked for
from Congress TO cut a series of canals
which will shorten the time between
Smyrna and Philadelphia 10y steamer at
least two hours. The distance from
Smyrna To- the mouth of the river is
eleven miles. BY the proposed improve
ment il will only be six miles. Congress
man Ball will do all in his power to Sc
cure the appropriation.