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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
We BUYIT."
Why Grant Waterworks New Con.
tract Three Years Before The
Present One Expires?

'Why is it that the Raleigh Waterworks
contract with the city when this has
three years yet to rum" was the question
which number of citizens have been ask
ing during the past week.
81 tell you," said one gentlemen, this
thing of the city entering into a new
contract with the water-works company
IS one that should be thought of, and the
terms proposed fully stated to the people
AS / understand the matter the city has
had the right for the past seven years to
purchase the plant and will have this
right until a new contract is entered
into. 1t seems TO me that the company
is in a hurry. and that the aldermen
should go slow in the matter until they
hear the expression of the people of the
city. 1t may be that we will think the
best thing to do is for the city to buy
the plant
Many people have been talking of the
request of the water Works Company for
conference with the Board of Aldermen
looking to the renewal of its contract
with the city. The expression that comes
from people who have talked of the mat
ter is that is not a transaction that
should be entered into by the present
board, but that future board should
handle the matter. and this after the
wishes of the people of the city in regard
to the matter are learned.
The city of Raleigh made a contract
on the eleventh of November. 1886 with
the direction of the National Waterworks
Construction Company, of Dayton, Ohio.
for the construction and operating of
water works plant in Raleigh. This was
accepted on the 30th of November and the
twenty years expires on the 30th of No
vember, 1906, which is three years in the
distance
The contract specified that after ten
years the city might at any time purchase
the plant, after it's value had been ascer-
tanned. 1t is held by many that with the
city as the owner of the plant the rates
could be lowered and the plant be made
source of revenue to the city.
There is no need to hurry up the
thing said prminent citizen yester-
day. 1.-THE water works plant is here and
.here should be an opportunity given to
The people to say what they wish to have
done before any new contract is made. !
do not think that the present board should
attempt to enter into any contract"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Tho Misses Whitley at Home.

williamson N. c., Dec 12.-(Speclal.)-
The Misses Whitley were At Home at
their beautiful country place, 'Oakhurst,
on the evening of the 10th. The house
was brilliantly lighted and adorned with
Christmas decorators of holly, palms, etc
Master Bruce Whitley welcomed the
guests at the entrance of the hall and
escorted them to the parlor where they
were received by Mrs. Whitley and her
daughter, Miss Marina, who presented
them to the Misses Emily, Laura and
Mary Delicious refreshments were served
by the Misses Mamie Biggs and Mary
Bonner Hatten.
The following cards were left. Mrs
Dennis Simmons Biggs, Miss Mamie
Bggs, Miss Louise Mayo Lamb. Miss Nora
j. Fowden, Miss Virginia Moore. Miss
Henrietta Peele, Miss Mary Bonner Hat
ten, Mr.. Wilson G. Lamb, Jr. Mr., 7. B.
Cowper Mr.. Dennis Simmons Biggs, Mr.
Harry Alexander Biggs, Mr. George Whit
ley and Mr. Kader Biggs Crawford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
The Colombian Warships
Land 400 Pioneers
so PANAMA DECLARES
General Franklin Bell is On His Way
to Washington Called There
for Consultation About
Probable Campaign
Against Colombia.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Panama, Dec. 12.-Advices received here
from Cartagena says that the Colombian
cruisers General Pinzon and Cartagena
have landed 400 men under Generals Bust
amente and Ortiz at Cape Tiburon. at
the mouth of the Atrato River. with the
object of cutting paths across the noun
tains to enable the Colombian troops to
invade Panama.
According to these advices there is in
Cartagena a standing army of 1000 men.
Washington, Dec. 12.-The Colombian
legation tonight received cablegram
from General De Castro. COMMANDMENTS
chief of the Colombian army, dated Port
Limon, Costa Rica, today, giving lnforma-
ton that the results of the election for
president held throughout Colombia on
December 8th, show a complete triumph
for General Reyes, when seen tonight,
General Reyes would make no statement
beyond saying that he expected to remain
in the United States for a fortnight
longer.
Leavenworth, Kas., Dec. 12.-General
j. Franklin Bell. commander at Fort
Leavenworth, has received a message
calling him to Washington. He started
East today Some of the local officers
profess to believe that General Bell is to
be called into conference over Isthmus of
Panama matters.
Washington, Dec. 12-The coming of
General Bell to Washington, while it has
more or less to do with matters connected
with the general staff college, is admitted
tonight by officers of the general staff
to be for the purpose of consulting with
the officials regarding probable cam
paign against Colombia, should that coun-
try continue the movement of troops to-
ward the isthmus. 1t was intimated that
matters had reached the point where
troops might be moved at any time, which
would seem to indicate that the depart
ment is in possession of information, the
tenor of which justifies actual prepara-
tons for the movement of United States
troops toward Panama Although the
fact would not be disclosed, the presump
ton is that in the event of troops being
sent General Bell will be put in com
mand.
Washington, Dec. 12.-The torpedo boats
Perry and Paul Jones have been ordered
to proceed from the Mare Island navy
yard to Panama, to augment Admiral
Glass fleet The Paul Jones will be
placed in commission at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
The Preparations for the Observance
of the Great Christian Feast.

Preparations are in active progress for
the celebration of the High Feast of the
Nativity in many of the city churches.
Christmas day, concentrating as it
does the Birthday of Christ, is always
marked with services of unusual dignity
and impressiveness, especially in the
Episcopal and Roman Catholic church.
The recurrence of the glad festival this
year will witness the usual ceremonies
of praise and Thanksgiving in these
places of worship.
The music to be rendered, which is now
being frequently rehearsed, will be partic-
ularly uplifting and beautiful and the
churches themselves will be robed in fes-
tai attire for the great anniversary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Mission Notice.

The following notice viii be given out
from the various churches this morning
and in response to the invitation there will
doubtless be large gathering of earnest
Christian women who are interested in the
great cause of missions:
THE Missionary Societies of the city are
invited to meet in the Sunday school
room of the First Baptist church next
Thursday afternoon at half past three
o'clock. The object of the meeting is to
consider the advisability of forming a
Missionary Union for mutual benefit and
encouragement. A cordial invitation is
extended all Missionary Societies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Sale of Valuable Sash and
Blind Factory.

BY order of the Superior Court of Dur
ham county, will sell at Court House
in Durham, N. c., IL o'clock, M, Satur-
day, December 10th, 1908, that planning
mill complete, lumber material and three
horses and wagons belonging to Sen La
Woodworking ompany.
This factory is thoroughly equipped for
making sash, doors, blinds, etc, is sit
uated on three leading railroads in the SUI
burbs of Durham and lease option for five
years will go with sale.
For terms and particulars write Win
ston G. Bryant, Attorneys, Durham, n. c.
PAUL c. GRAHAM,
Receiver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Seriously Cut. Lodge Elects Officers
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Dunn, N. c., Dec. 12.-J. w. Driver and
Fletcher Driver were seriously cut here
yesterday while attempting to eject Alex
Munroe, negro boy. who had gone into
their store and raised row.
At regular meeting of the Cape Fear
Lodge the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term: c. c., w. H. Roy
al: V. c., ]. A. Sossaman: Prelate, f..
Goldstein; M. at A, T. J. Jackson; K.
of r. and S. T. ". Smith; NJ. of F., j. II.
A. Edwards; NJ. of E., Rev. l.. Smith; M.
of W., l. T. Wallace; I. c., ]. T. Mclean;
0. c., w. G. Trunage.
w. A. Watson and r. L. Goodwin were
candidates for the rank of Knight and the
ceremony was duly performed. Imme-
diately after the lodge closed banquet
was given ~ Messrs w. H. Royal and
Ellis Goldstein in honor of the new off
GERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

DR.. and Mrs. Staley. In the handsomely
decorated dining room Mrs. Chaplin and
Mrs. H. A. London were in charge.
The color scheme of green and white
was most artistically and beautifully
effected, a large number of palms and
green Japanese lanterns being among the
decorations, The refreshments were
served by Dughi, of Raleigh.
The ladies of the Episcopal church have
had bazaar here this week. the proceeds
of which they will use for the purpose of
painting their church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
The Floating Docks Damaged.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pensacola. Fla, Dec. 12.-An accident.
which occurred at the Pensacola navy
ward yesterday afternoon badly damaged
beth the naval floating docks stationed
1T that plaee Work We're taking out
The smaller docF ~ ,arge one, brought
here recently ON Havana and repaired
at a cost of $4,000. when the blocks slip
red. the small dock falling through, break
ing the pontcons and otherwise badly
damaging the big dock. The accident oc-
CURED Just as the water was pumped
from the big dock. thus placing the weight
OF the smaller one on the blocks. An
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Mrs. Leak EntertainS.

Rockingham, N. c., Dec. 12.-(SpecialD
A most delightful card party was given
last evening by Mrs. j. p. Leak, at her
elegant home on Linden Avenue, compli-
mentary to Misses Mabel and Lottie
Tomlinson, of Durham, n c., who are
visiting Miss Annie Leak Wall, of this
place Six-handed euchre was the game,
Delicious refreshments, consisting of sal
ads, ices, fruits and punch, were served.
The prizes were of solid silver and were
won hv Miss Annie Wall, DR.. Robt. Cole,
and Dr. McPhail. All present had a
most charming time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
GAVE SPLENDID PERFORMANCES
The Harris-PaFkinson Company Has
Won Deserved Praise Here.

The Harris Parkinson Company gave
their final performance last night at the
Academy OF Music. the bill being Jesse
James" Ii was enjoyed by very large
audience and was capitally presented. At
the matinee RIP Van Wrinkle" was pro
duocd and most successfully so.
The company is clever one, and the
week il has slent in Raleigh has added
TO its reputation as a popular price com
pany. Mr.. Harris, and his leading lady,
Miss Latour are capable and clever, and
their supporting company fills the bill ad-
mirably. They will always find u wei
COKE and big houses in Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Total Head-0n Collision.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. 12.-The north
bound Kenova Flyer on the Panhauu
Railroad collided head on with a south
bound cattle train at Glenova a few miles
above this city at 10 o'clock tonight. The
dead are: Engineer Thomas Murray, OF
the passenger train, Steubenville; Fire
man James Lanahan, of the stock tram
Steubenyille.
The injured; Frank Mckay, baggage
master, Wheeling, leg broken; Detective
William johnson, Pittsburg, skull frac
.ured; Trainman Frank Cartwright
Wheeling, leg broken.
The passenger train was running fast
TO make up lost time and met the freight
when it was trying to make siding. Botil
trains were completely wrecked but the
passengers escaped with few minor cuts
and injuries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Welded on the Way.

Henderson, N. c., Dec. 12.-(Special)
A romantic marriage took place here last
night, Mr.. Jake Lehman and Miss Sarah
Louise Collins left home to attend re-
ception in town. On their way they called
at the home of Rev. j. H. Henderlite and
were united in the bonds OF matrimony.
They then attended the party.
Mrs Lehman is very pretty and at
tractve young woman and is cousin of
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confed-
eracv.
Mr.. Lehman is the popular clerk of the
Massenberg Hotel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Mrs. Wynne EntertainS.

A most pleasant entertainment was
given by Mrs Will Wynne Friday even
ing, at her home, and many friends were
present.
In the party were: Misses Sarah Burk
head Josie Brown, Kittle Wynne, Vlsht
Bond, Wallice Harris, Mary Wynne, Eliza
Wynne, Mr.. and Mrs. f. n. Davis, MI
and Mrs. G. F. Whitfield, Messrs. William
Holden, Miller Hughes, Rev. Marvin Cul
breth, Hubert Tomlinson, f. R. Ander
son, C. B. Hart, Chas. e. Efird, William
Fort,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
A Pittsboro Reception.

Pittsboro, n c., Dec. 12.-(Special) y
In honor of their guests, DR.. and Mrs.
Staley of Aurora. there was an elegant
and greatly enjoyed reception given on
Wednes iy night by DR.. and Mrs. H. 7.
Chaplin, at their beautiful home. DR.. and
Mrs. Staley have just returned from a
Norther bridal tour.
Misses Foushee and Brooks received in
the hall and ushered the guests into the
west pailor where they were most charm
ngly received by the guests of honor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
EpwOrth Chapel.

Epworth Chapel, which has been I'M
dergoing extensive improvements, will soon
be in handsome shape. 1t is expected
that by next Sunday it will be ready
Tor use.
A Sunday School annex has been built
and the seating capacity of the main
church building increased by 100 The
improvements have cost about S14O0. A
new roof and new tower have been
erected.
The pastor, Rev. J. NJ. Culbreth, s
young and enthusiastic. He has done a
splendid work and his congregation are
showing their appreciation of his en-
orgy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

effort was then made to pump the water
from the small dock. SO as to float it..
but the pumps and pipes were too badly
injured to accomplish this result. The
steamer fire engine and two naval tugs
were brought into use and the water
pumped out, the smaller dock being towed
into the basin. 1t is estimated that the
damage to the big dock will be about
$12, 600. while the injury to the smaller
one will reach several thousand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
a Union Fined.


Chicago, Dec. Zone thousand dol
lars fine for illegal acts as corporate
body was imposed upon Franklin Union
No. d. Press Feeders, by Judge Jesse
O.dom today. The court found the union
as a corporation guilty OF contempt OF
court for violating an injunction restrain
ing it as an organization from interior
ing with the business or employees OF
ten printing firms, members OF the Chi
c2go Typothetae.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator OF
Jane billiard late of Wake county, give
notice to the creditors OF her estate TO
pres sent their claims to me at my Once
in the Carolina Trust Company pulId-
ing by the 25th day of October lso4. or
this notice will be pleaded in bar OF their
recovery. and all persons indeoFed TO SAID
estate will please make immediate pay
rent. LEO. D. HEARTT.
Administrator.
Raleigh. N. c., Oct. 80, 1908.
la. Wk. Wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Attention. Printers!

A special meeting of Raleigh Typo
graphical Union, No. "a. will be held at
SOS o'clock tomorrow evening. A full
attendance 9th members is requested.
Business of Importance to be transacted.
w NJ. UTLEY. President
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Ten People Killed by Dynamite.


by the ASSOcldItu iSso')
Manila, Dec. 12-Three Americans and
seven natives were killed yesterday by a
blast of forty-six tons of dynamite in a
quarry of the Atlantic and Pacific Com
pany at MARBLES, near the entrance to
Manila Bay. Among those killed were
Joseph Law, superintendent. and Thomas
Strader engineer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
No Fire.

Shortly after eleven O'Clock last night
the fire alarm sounded from box IA The
companies responded promptly but the
alarm proved to be a false one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

Augusta. Ga, Dec. 12.-George Conway
famous Secret Service man of the Con-
federacy, and after the war for a short
time grand master of the Klu-Klux Khan
in this section. died here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

Mr.. Alex NJ. McPheeters of Baltimore
is in the city visiting his relatives. He
is completely restored to nealth after
three months sickness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

The Twin Edwards Corner Company,
it was stated yesterday, will begin de
veloping the rich copper veins near
Greensboro next spring.
Mr.. w. w Jones, of Raleigh, is secTe-
terry and treasurer of the company, ard
Nh. j. NJ Hendrix is president. The
mining property belongs to Mrs. ". w.
Jones, of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
King Kelley is Chosen.

(By the Associated Press.)
Jacksonville Fla. Dec. 12-The drec-
tors of the Jacksonville baseball team
have employed George Kelly, better
known as King Kelly as manager Of
the team for the coming season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
Russia's Reply Received.



Toxic, Dec 12-Russia's reply has been
received. The Russian minister informed
Premier Katzura yesterday that Russia
entertains Japan's proposals, probably
with notifications. The government is
aim and confident and apparently re-
solved to prosecute the negotiations ac-
cording to the original plan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
McGehee--Wi!son.

AT Kansas City, Mo, December g. 1903
Mr.. William p. McGehee, of North Caro-
lima. to, Mrs. Elizabeth d. Wilson, former
ly of Auth Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15

Take Piso's Cure 1t will cure your
cough. On market 40 years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
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It's reputation costs you notnlng'
Appeals to you on its merit.
To Taxpayers.

There remain only ten days more In
which to settle city taxes without pen
atty. By law, this penalty must be added
on December LIST. The books are open
daily in the office of the tax collector
from o'clock a. m. to o'clock p. m
Don't wait until the last day to settle,
but call at once and thus, avoid the
usual rush. Respectfully,
c. T.. LUMSDEN,
City Tax Collector.
11-20-30t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-15
$25 i'm Gold
Given Away
.......BY.......
Mrs. Joe Person.


I will give s25 IN, gold
to the person sending me
the best five-inch, or Jess,
single column ADVERTISE
ment, written or display
ed, of Mrs. Joe Person.
Remedy. All who try for
the award must send in
their papers to me by
the 31st day OF January,
1904, as the contest closes
on that date.
Captain S. A. Ashe.
Hon. Josephus Daniels
and DR.. T. M. Jordan. all
of Raleigh, N. c., will be
the committee to decide
who sends in the best ad-
vertisement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-28
RAHKE WILL AGAIN OPEN
UP A GAME AT 1.-THE FARM v
Promises Made to Gamblers by
Administration - Scanlon
Whipped Into Line.
SOME ARE THREATENED

]. Augustus Rahke, with his respondent
waistcoat, his diamonds and his engaging
smile, will shake the dust of Cumberland
from his feet and betake himself 10 his
former haunts at The Farm" near the
state fair grounds.
Such was the tip passed around town
among members of the sporting fraternity
yerterday and in explanation of the move
it was intimated that Ranke will be per-
mitted by the city administration to re-
sumo his gambling operations at The
Farm" on condition that he and Jim"
Seaman, who owns the roadhOuse, line up
for Wallace NJ Names, James L. Keach's
candidate for Democratic district chair
man. Reach, in his extremity, is said to
have offered to make terms with all the
gamblers and saloon keepers of the city.
Jim" Seaman, until a few days ago,
was an out-and-out anti-Keach man in the
district craftsmanship fight; was, in fact,
the chairman at an anti-Keach meeting
held in the Sixth ward one night last week.
Yesterday Seaman was out working for
Reach and Keach's candidate, Names.
Gamblers and saloon men whom he visited
reported his change of front in the chair
manship fight.
Since the resembling of Scanlan's license
Tor the par at 1ne Farm, ana Since
Rahke was compelled to move his gamb-
ling establishment from the place. the po-
lice have kept a close eye on the resort
but it is reported that there was a gath
ering of the faithful at the roadhouse
Saturday night with a return OF the "old
times when high carnival reigned.
Reach and his lieutenant, Charles Pol
ster, have been exceedingly active in their
efforts to line up the saloon keepers during
the past two three days and they kept
up their work with undated energy yes
terday. They visited or sent word to prac-
tically every liquor dealer in the city, and
the message in each instance was that the
saloon men must get right" on the dist
riot craftsmanship fight.
Reach is said to have visited Jim Nor
iarity, Ed Beizer and Yves Stout personally
yesterday, and to have notified the first
two named that he would give them until
10 clock last night to come out for Names.
1t could not be learned whether they de-
cided that discretion is the better part of
valOr and that they would line up for
Keachs candidate in order TO keep in good
standing with the city administration.