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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05
Reception at Enfield.

Enfield, N c., May Especial Prof
and Mrs E. S. Sheppe gave an elegant
reception Friday evening complimentary
to their friend Miss Minnie Chandler, of
Richmond, Va. Their home on Whitaker
street was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed during the evening.
In the guessing contest Miss Mary Col
Inns won the ladies' prize and DR. A. S.
Harrison the gentlemans prize, Mr.. John
Kicks getting the BOBBY.
Those present We're: DR.. and Mrs A.
5, Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Whita-
ker, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Matthews
Misses Mary Collins, Bessie Whitaker
Lena Robertson, Ruby Whitaker, Messrs
Frank Whitaker, John Benton, w. T.
Count and Jack Kicks.
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A BRILLIANT RECEPTION
TO MR. AND MRS. Wm. r. JOsE,
Given Last Evening at the Home of Bon. and
Mrs Armistead Jones in Honor of the
Recent Happy Wedding

Beautiful was the scene at the home
OF Hon. and Mrs. Armistead Jones on
Hillsboro street last evening when from
four to seven friends were received.
The event was in honor OF Mr. and
Mrs. William Branch Jones, whose re-
cent brilliant wedding in Christ church
was the center for so much pleasure
and hospitality to their many friends.
And the reception last evening con
tinued this enjoyment and there were
present during the many friends who
came to extend best wishes and happi-
ness to the bride and groom, who have
been absent from the city on a bridal
tour North.
The arriving guests were met at the
hall door by little Misses Mamie Hay
and Eliza Branch who received cards In
the hall the receiving PARTY was Miss
Janet Badger, Miss Kate Badger Miss
Sallie Dortch, Miss Marguerite Grow.
Miss Frances Hoke and Miss Susan Nc
Fhecters. The hall was handsomely dec
Grated in white and red the effect be-
ing carried out in American Beauty
roses and carnations, while for these
the background was palms, red toned
electric lights revealing the scene of
beauty.
In the parlor to the left the color
scheme was in pink this being en-
phasized in brides roses, masses of these
being banked about the mantel and its
embellishments. Here the guests We're
welcomed by Mrs. Armistead Jones. Mr..
and Mrs. William Branch Jones, these
being assisted in receiving by Miss Mary
Armstead Jones, Miss Belle Hay, Mrs.
William Branch of Washington Miss
Daisy Smith, of Goldsboro, Miss May
Jones. Mrs. B. G.. Cowper, and Mrs
Charles Miller, of Goldsboro
From this room the guests were ushered
into the dining room where ices, cake
and dainty bonbons were served Here
they were graciously entertained by Mrs
Joe F. Ferrall, Mrs. James /. Johnson
and Miss Lizzie Leo. The room was q
picture of crimson beauty, masses OF
red poppy predominating on the table
covered with Mexican drawn lace, while
buffet and mantel and sdeboard were
brilliant with American Beauty roses
On the table dainty waxen tapers H.
ornamental candelabrae lent their soft
were in pink and white. with pink bon
DOuS, WHtie IHeTe were bouquets OF pink
roses for the ladies in attendance.
In the drawing room punch was
served and as the ladies gathered in
happy converse the effect was inspiring
The color motif was in pink, this being
deliberately carried out in bridesmaids
roses, La France roses and pink carna-
tions. all blending in one happy effect. AT
the punch bowl were Mrs charles M
Busbee Mrs. S. r. Telfair and Mrs. S
Brown Shepherd, who presided most
Charmingly.
The pleasure of the evening was
added to by the music furnished by
Levin's orchestra, which set to throb-
bling strains the happy emotions OF the
guests, who most thoroughly enjoyed the
gracious courtesies Of the most enjoyable
reception which came as the result of the
wedding of Miss Mary Seaton Hay and
Mr.. William Branch Jones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05

w. Gregory, Joseph p. Gulley, w. T.
Knight.
LEAZAR LITERARY SOCIETY.
1.-The Leazar Literary Society Of the
North Carolina College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts, eleventh annual I'M
dergraduate contest Monday evening, May
eleventh, nineteen hundred and three,
at eight o'clock. Raleigh, n. G. Olivia
Raney Library Hall"
The president is Mr.. M. l.. Darden, O3.
end the secretary is Mr.. VIM. Richard
son. O4.
The query of the debate is Resolved:
That at the present juncture of affairs
in n. C. a State Dispensary System is
the Best Solution of the Liquor Problem
The debaters for the evening are:
Affirmative, Messrs. NJ. e, Meeks, '04;
7. NJ Martin, '05 E. p. Bailey, Jr., 04-
Negative, Messrs. NJ. NJ. Finley, "a; P. S.
Greirson, '04 r. p. Reece, 04.
The marsEals are Messrs. j. b. Fer
guson, %, chief; NJ NJ Barber, O4:
L. NJ Parker, '05; S. T. Clarke, '05; j.
T. Barber, 'O4, J. F. Reinhardt, Jr., 'O5;
NJ. T. Brock, O5.
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Mrs Battle Entertained

Rocky Mount. n. c., May A. (Special)
Mrs. Jacob Battle entertained number
of her lady friends last night at a card
party given by her at her residence on
North Church street. After cards they
were ushered into her spacious dining
room, where delightful menu was serv-
ed. Those who are indebted to Mrs. Bat
tie for such an enjoyable occasion are
Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Daughtridge, Mrs
Chevasse, Mrs. Henry Chartz, Mrs
Charlie Smithfin, Mrs. Geiger, and Mrs
CASTOR Battle.
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Thursday Afternoon Club.

oxford, N. c., May 4-(Special) The
Thursday Afternoon Club was charming
ly entertained on Thursday last by Mrs.
E. T. White in her very attractive home,
assisted by Mrs. Kate White. The house
was beautifully decorated with palms.
svergreens and roses. Finch was highly
enjoyed and the refreshments were choice
md elegant.
The guests were Mrs. VIM. Devin, Mrs
5. H. Cannady, Miss Hall, Mrs. Massen-
burg, Miss Horner, Mrs. A. A Hicks,
Mrs. Daily. Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Emmett,
Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Roller, Mrs. Chewing,
Mrs C. II. Easton. Mrs. Henry Hunt,
Miss Mary Outlaw, Mrs. Rawl;ns.
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A Golden Wedding.

Kenansville, N, c., May Especially y
The golden wedding of Mrs. Durant Will
Jams. parents of MIR. II. ID. Williams, of
KenansVille, was celebrated a few days
age at their home near here and was q
most enjoyable occasion
The cares of life sit lightly upon this
venerable and happy couple. who though
past the age allotted to man. are in fine
health, with the prospect of many useful
and happy years before them. A sump-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05

THE Pullen Literary Society of the
North Carolina College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts announces its annual
entertainment to be held in Olivia Raney
Library. Friday evening. May the eighth,
nineteen hundred and three.
The president Of the society is Mr.
O. Max Gardner and the secretary is
Mr.. H. NJ. Foy.
The cebators of the evening will be
Messrs Julian NJ. Howard! Arthur NJ
Dixon, W. NJ Chambers, j. Houston
Sdurcs.
The raarshals are Mpssrs. Edward T.
Etheridge. Jr., chief; Foy Robertson, A.
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To Wed Wednesday.

Invitations have been issued to friends
to attend the marriage of Miss Julia
Stevenson, of McCullers, and Mr.. Jcre-
miah Quinn, of Klnston Miss Stevenson
is the youngest daughter of the late Col.
l.. d. Stevenson. of this county. and is
charming young lady.
The marriage will ak - % -. he
home of the bride-clect's brother. on
Wednesday OF this week
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Ola Podrida

The Ola Podrida viii meet at Mrs.
Montgomerys this afternoon. All mem
bers will please be at the capital at four
o'clock Conveyances will take them
from the end of car line to, Mrs. Mont
gomery's home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05
Sponsor and Maid of Honor.

DIR. John c. Rodman, Commander of
n. C. Division, United Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans, has appointed for the
annual reunion at New Orleans: Miss
Mary Armistead Jones. Raleigh. sponsor
for the division; Miss Nettie Lou Blum
Winston Salem, maid of honor.
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gzzD PULLEE AND LEAZAR.
Debates to be Held by A. & NJ. College Liter
airy Societies.

The two societies of the A. and NJ. Col
lege have issued invitations to the en-
tertainments which they will give prior
TO commencement.
Both the PuIlen and the Leazar Liter
airy Society will have debates, and the
occasions will, as heretofore, be full OF
interest The invitations issued yester-
day read as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05

DR. Mcknight, the osteopathist of
Southern Pines who made himself some
what famous by arguing his own case be-
fore the Supreme Court here some time
age, was in the city yesterday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05
Improperly

Improperly
digested food
II p s e t s the
whole system
and makes the
blood impure.
The stomach is
weak and needs
a tonic. Try
the Bittcrs. 1t
p o itiv ely
cures
Sick Headache,
Sour Stomach.
constipation,
Blliousncss,
Indigestion.
Dyspepsia or
Kidney Trouble
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HAPPY WEDDING AND RECEPTION.
Mr.. James q Kirkmsn and Miss ssllle May
shaw arc Wed

Smithfield, n. c, May 3-(Special)-
The wedding followed by the reception
given the bride and groom. Miss Sallie
May Shaw of Scotland county and Mr..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05

tuous dinner was served, at which more
than one hundred relatives of the family
partoOk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-05
LEAzAR LITERARY SOCIETY.

w Gregory, Joseph p. Gulley, w. T.
Knight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
LODGES FRATERNIZE.
Good Templar Ceremony, Addresses,
Music and Feasting.

Minnehaha Lodge, No. /, at its home in
Society Temple, 9Th and G streets north
west, received fraternal visit last even
ing from Pioneer Lodge, No. l. of Falls
Church, Va. There were visitors also from
Perseverance and Silver Star Lodges. The
visiting lodge was received with the honors
of the order and an impromptu address OF
welcome by Miss Agnes Pollock, chief
templar. In initiatory ceremonial, three
fold in form. several new members were
added to the roll. Among the applicants
was Mr.. Samuel Bedford, just returned
from three years Of army life in southern
Luzon.
The program was arranged by Miss Ethel
Skeen. Piano solos were rendered by the
Misses Agnes Kaiser and Genevieve Hill
lery. The principal address of the evening
tary of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, in
which he accredited the order of Good
Templars-then numbering many more
thousands than nOw-with having exerted
large influence in the election of the legisla-
ture of 1884, which passed the first local
option law in the old dominion Brief ad-
dresses were made by Mrs. Hawxhurst.
grand superintendent. who spoke of the
work being done by the Good Templars of
Virginia In behalf of the children, and by
Grand Chief Templar s. W. Russell of the
District of Columbia. Mrs. Bena Westdall,
pianist, led in the service of song.
The closing half hour of the meeting was
devoted to social session, during which
committee of the home lodge, Miss Nellie
Smith, chairman, served refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
Funeral of Miss Alice De Riemer

Funeral services were held SATURDAY.
afternoon last at 2 o'clock in the Gurley
Memorial Presbyterian Church over the
remains of Miss Alice De Riemer who
died at her home in this city Wednesday,
April 8, Rev. M. Ross Fishburn pastor
of the Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church,
assisted by Rev. DR.. s. N. Newman. pas
tor of the First Congregational Church, and
Rev. J. Russell Verbrycke, pastor of the
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church.
officiating. Intcrment was made at Glen.
wood cemetery.
The pallbearers were Mr.. J. H. Aubere,
Mr.. w. H. Bowman, Mr.. Hermon Metcalf,
Mr.. Paul Sleman. Mr. Norman Little and
DR.. Elliott Prentiss
Miss De Riemer was the daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. w. E. DE Riemer who,
with three brothers, Messrs. Louis H Do
Riemer Arthur H. De Remer, both Of
this city; Albert E. De Riemer of Sand
witch. ILL.,, and one sister, Miss Grace H.
De Riemer, also of this city. survive her
The services were largely attended, and
many floral pieces were received from
friends here and acQuaintanceS and schools
of which the deceased was a graduate
and teacher over a large section of the
country and from associations with which
she was connected.
to the beautiful life of the deceased and
spoke of her great work along Christian
lines. Miss De Riemer was a member of
the National Geographic Society and Of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
DECLINE OF THIRTY PER CENT
Decrease in District Death Rate the
Past Week

There was decline of over 80 per cent in
the number Of deaths in the District during
the last week. as compared with the pre-
ceding week. The mortality was IS from
all causes. In the former week it was 123.
and for several weeks averaged about that
number. OF the late decedents so were
white, causing a death rate of 1875 per
thousand. and IS were colored. the death
rate being ii. For all the deaths the rate
was 14.S as compared with PA last week
and 22.2 in the corresponding period of last
year. The improvement in the health con-
ditions. as shown by the mortality. was
creased from 81 to Is: pneumonia. . to q:
affections Of the heart. from 16 to .; dis
eases of the kidneys. from 8 to T. There
was one fatal case Of typhoid fever, OF
deaths occurred. being suicidal. 1 Of
which was by gunshot and by inhalation
Of Illuminating gas. OF the 4 remaining
deaths were by falls. 1 by inhalation OF
Illuminating gas and l by shock from
burns of the body.
There were SO births reported, "a being
white and % colored; males. Al, and
females. As.
from the former week amounted to IS. New
cases numbering IA were reported and q
discharged leaving SO cases under treat
ment at the close Of Saturday last.
Or scarlet fever u cases were in Quaran-
tine at the beginning Of the week. There
were reported new cases and discharges,
leaving 6 still remaining with warning
cards in 6 premises.
At the same time the single case OF
diphtheria left over from the preceding
week was augmented by New cases and
there having been no discharges, cases
remained in quarantine at the close of the
last report.
There were cases Of smallpox under
treatment at the close of the former weak
No new case developed and having beeh
discharged. left 2 patients in quarantine at
the end of Saturday last
The meteorological conditions prevalent
during the current week were: Temperature
Of the atmosphere. 81 degrees; relative hui
midity. 81. and barometer. 5000 The rain
fall was 104 of an inch, with southerly
winds averaging miles an hour. The
maximum temperature was 70 degrees on
the 9th. and minimum. e degrees, on
the 9Th.
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give an excursion to River View in May.
Reports received by Chairman Maxwell
from Baltimore state that plans are now
complete for the great ecrab feast that will
be one of the unique features of the enter
tainment of the $1,000 to 2o.CO0 Elks ex-
pected at the national convention. The
feast will be held at Love Point, on the
Chesapeake bay. July %. The Chesapeake
crab will be served stewed deviled,
steamed. fried, in sandwiches. in soup and
in salad. More than 10000 crabs will be
prepared.
The scene is to be picturesque in the ex-
IRENE. The committee will engage 200 ne
gro "mammies," with bandanas and aprons.
to- prepare the crabs, and they will be
strung along the shore with tripods for the
preparation Of soup and other forms of
cooked crab. Each NANNY will be as
sisted by two little black pickaninnies. and
the scene will be typical Of the sunny
SOUTH" The committee has ordered 100
tripods of capacity Of twenty gallons
each for the preparation of soup, and this
shows on what a gigantic scale the affair
is being planned. A prize will be given to
the cook making the best soup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
ODD FELLOWS FAIR.
The Order to Greet Other Fraternities
Each Evening.

The fair in progress. under the auspices
Of Canton Washington. No. 1. Patriarchs
Militant. I. o. o. F., in Odd Fellows Hall
on 9TH street, had a reasonably good at
tendance last evening. The hall has been
rendered even more attractive than 1t
was at the beginning by increased decora-
ton and other additional features. The
forbidding weather has thus far prevented
many visitors from attending, but the fair
has done good business. and the man
ayers are confident Of successful session.
Arrangements have been made for the
formal reception of a number of fraternal
organizations during the continuance Of the
fair. The board Of control. escorted by the
Uniform Rank. will visit the fair April %
and the Masonic fraternity April "A.
Tomorrow night Amity. Golden Rule and
Washington lodges and Fred D. Stuart
Encampment will pay visit. The Macca-
bees will attend Friday night next.
An amusing new feature has been adj
ded by Dorcas Rebekah lodge-a combina-
ton of goat and grab bag. by which the
visitor gets a grab and bleat both for
dime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
Mr.. Macfarland's Address,

Commissioner Mcfarland was then in
troduced by Mr.. Townsend and welcomed
with loud applause. Before entering upon
the serious discussion Of the suffrage cues
ton Mr.. mcfarland INDUCED In many
pleasant personalities. declaring It was a
wonder the citizens would allow such terri
BILE despots as the Commissioners to walk
freely among them.
II am opposed to the introduction of par
tisan politics in any form in the govern
ment of the District OF Columbia. It is not
possible, as a practical matter. to have
limited suffrage at the national capital.
Congress would. am sure. never adopt the
Mississippi plan for the District of Colum-
bia. But, II 1t did-if It provided for a
small body Of educated and taxpayine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
REUNION OF ELKs.
Washington Lodge to Be Largely Rep
resented in Baltimore.

resented in Baltimore.
Washington Lodge. No. Is. B. P. O. Elks.
is arranging to make strong showing at
the Baltimore reunion of this order July
22-23 It is proposed to take about 200 uni
formed members to the reunion. under the
escort Of the United States Marine Band.
The committee In charge Of the excursion
has issued a circular on the subject, in
which it says: Perhaps We will never
again have such an excellent opportunity
to uphold and maintain the dignity of
Washington Lodge. Let US excel all former
efforts and show to the order at large that
we are still progressive. The committee
on uniforms solicits suggestions from the
members on the subject. Several have been
made concerning the kind Of uniform that
should be worn. One OF these. which at
present seems to be very popular. Is the
Uncle Sam or Brother Jonathan suit. AS
we viii probably march behind Uncle Sans
band Omitted States Marine Band), 1t Is
thought that it would be very appropriate
to appear in the typical Uncle Sam uni
form"
In aid Of the enterprise the committee win
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15

they discovered the leaking gas in the hosD.
they found it turned on in Overs room.
and he was on the bed dead
The Commissioners referred the matter
to the inspector of gas and meters, Mr. f.
e. Runyan. who submitted report stating
that from the facts presented the death Of
samuel Taylor would seem to have been
the result of an accident the failure of
the unfortunate man to turn off the key
when he found that there was no gas in
the pipe. Such an accident is liable to
happen at any time when for some cause
the gas supply is temporarily shut off.
Commissioner Mcfarland has moved that
the Washington Gas Light Company be re-
quested to caution all consumers where
such meters are in service now or in the
future against the danger which led to
the death Of Samuel Dyer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Report on the Recent Death Of
Samuel Dyer.

The death of Samuel Dyer from asphyxia
ton recently at 2044 L street, has been
made the subject Of an Investigation and
report to the Commissioners by the In
spector Of gas and meters. as the accident
occurred in premises where coin-controlled
or prepayment meter was In: use. Lieut.
Boyle, in reporting the affair. stated. in his
judgment. that when Dyer went upstairs to
go to bed he tried to light the gas, but the
supply was exhausted and withuot revers-
ing the key he went to bed.
A little later, he suggests. those living
downstairs. having some work to do.
wanted light. They put quarter in the
slot and started the flow Of gas. When
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
The Graves and cilley Duel.

10 inc EuItut Oh Tug EveulLK 6t9r.
In The Star Tuesday. the 7th instant, I
read a very interesting communication by
IAN Old Washingtonian'' under the head
lines-"Power Behind Tyler" Brilliant
and Erratic Henry A. Wise Of Virginia, :"
Some Recollections." etc. But in the
interest OF your numerous readers I feel
called upon to correct some Of the errors
that invariably appear whenever the said
duel is referred to- OF course, II did not
know the facts my criticism would DO
mere presumption.
Nearly ten years ago. in the fall of 1905,
Col. William G. Terrell came to mo with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15
Policeman Hurt.

Policeman George p. r. Mancoeos Of tho
fifth precinct sustained a fracture of his
right leg last night about IL o'clock while
pursuing a colored man through the New
Jersey avenue freight yard He was after
a man whom he believed he wanted for the
assault on the boy Benson Allen a day or
two ago. The policeman fell while attempt
ing to follow the colored man through the
freight yard and received the injury stated.
He was removed to Providence Hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-15

blamed Henry Clay for 1t. There was
point in General Wise's relation bearing
strongly upon Henry Clay's action in the
matter, but 1 cannot now recall it.
Fiat justitia ruat caelum
GEO. c. HENNING.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-07-10
STATE LAND NOTICE.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

Salt Lake City, Utah, April a, 1909
To Klaom u NAY Conce,s.
Notice Is hereby given that tile State o, Utah
has + led In this Office ligt No, 49, of lands Sc.
lected by the said State for the establishment
and mautuanee Of an Insane Asylum nndcr
under sec. II, of the Act OF Congress
approved July 10, 1874. The following tracts
embraced ia said list, are In township contain.
ing mineral claims Of record, viz;
The EN NWI{ Sec. %, r. 80 s., r, Q W., S. l.,
Mer.
A copy OF said list, so far as Il relates TO said
tracts, by descriptive subdivisions. has been
conspi cuously posted Ia this office, for inspec.
ton by any person interested, and by the pub
lie generally
Within the next sixty days following the date
of this notice, under departmental Instructions
of November n, 1896, Us l.. u. 4s9l, profesta OF
contests against the claim of the State to any
of the tracts or subdivisions hereinbefore dc.
scribed, on the 'grouhd that the same is more
valuable for mineral than for agricultural pnr.
poses, will be received and noted for report TO the
General Land Office, at Washington. u. c,
Failure so to protest or contest within the time
specified Will be considered sufficient evidence
OF The non mineral chatacter OF the tracts, and
the selection thereof, being otherwise free from
objection, viii be recommended for approval.
FRANK ID. HoBBs,
Register.
GRO. 4 SMITH,
Receiver.
First May s,-Last July io.l