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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25
EAGLES, NATIONAL CONVENTION
Connecticut Delegation May Have in it The Balance of Power.

Connecticut Delegation May Have in it
 The Balance of Power.
 President Henry E. Norris of the New Haven aerie. No, 242. Order of Eagles. and State President Martin Gray have been elected delegates to the national convention Of the order to be held in New York September 1 to inclusive. The Connecticut delegation to the con- veniion will te entitled to thirty-seven delegates and as the New Haven aerie Is the eldest in the state and the larg- est in point of members, it's lead in the convention will be probably followed by delegates from the other aeries. This is important for the thtrty-seven Con- necticnt delegates may hold the bal ance Of power in the national conven- tion.>
 There are several delegates for na- tional president of the order, chief among them being Congressman Timo- thy D. Sullivan Of New York. He is now the past worthy president of the New York aerie. Other candidates are Del Cary Smith, the present national president: ex-Speaker Thomas Flynn of the New Jersey state assembly; lily Edwards of Columbus. O.. and Joseph F. Pelletier of Kansas City.
 The Connecticut delegation with hun dreds of other prominent Eagles. will meet ill this city Saturday. August 29, and will leave that evening for New York. The New Haven delegation has been invited to be the guests of the Lawrence F., Mulligan association dur ing their stay in New York. The Null ligan association is one of the principal political organization in New York which support Timothy D. Sullivan in all his aspirations.
 During the convention there will be a s10000 banquet in the Waldorf-Astoria at which 800 covers will be laid.
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YESTERDAYS STOCK MARKET.

New York, Aug. 24.-Stocks opened under pressure this morning, but by midday many parts of the list were slightly above Saturdays final prices. The early attack was under the lead of St. Paul and the raid stopped when the effort to dislodge long stocks in any quantity proved unsuccessful. Later the manipulation worked in the oppo- site direction with the traders inclined to bid up prices. Copper stocks in the foreign markets were strong and no lit- tie bull talk on the Amalgamated was circulated. Money continued fairly easy despite Saturdays disappointing bank statement. but foreign exchange showed a fresh but slight advance. Trading was quiet and the indications are that the nervous feeling that has pervaded the street for so long has subsided.
 Jacob Berry & Co.,, 730 Chapel St., rooms
 and 5. New Haven. Conn.
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THE<BERKELEY MEMS CLUB.

The first annual outing of the Mems club occurs Tuesday, September 1, at Mansfield's, going by special car, leav- ing the Green at ? o'clock sharp. All members oe the club are entitled to five tickets, which may be obtained from the chairman, MT. Baldwin, or the secretary.
 At the Mems club Wednesday even- ing a musical programme has been ar- ranged, as follows:
 Mrs. Margaret Kane-Soprano solo.
 Professor Charles Eager-Cornet solo. Paul Schorer-Tenor solo.
 Carl Noll-Piano solo.
 Miss Tessie Clement-Soprano.
 Miss Wilhemena Willardson--Violin- ist.
 All friends of the mission are cordial ly invited to attend.
 The social rooms for men are open every evening in the week
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Eftratrria1.
YESTERDAY'S STOCK MARKER
Dull aud SIu ugGish-Trading Falls Way
 Of in Last Hour.

Dull aud SIu IugEish-Trading Falls Way l
 oR in Last Hour.
 New York. Aug. 24.-To-day's dull !! and sluggish market accorded with ex- pectations. The volume of transactions !, fell to about a quarter of a million shares and this small business was on a rapidly diminishing scale during the latter part of the day. In the last hour of the market there were long intervals when no quotation was recorded. The tone was rather heavy throughout, but hardened slightly at the last on cover ing by the room shorts. Some inclina- ton to sell was carried over from Sat urday on account of the bank statement and the filing Of a petition in bank ruptcy by a stock exchange member, al- though it was shortly withdrawn, had a slightly depressing influence. The special weakness in New York Central at decline of points was not explain ed by specific developments, but the known necessity for the raising of addt- tional capital overhangs this stock and causes it to be depressed at intervals. l Only a few other stocks of the first im- portance got as much as a point away from last weeks close. Realty pfd. made a dip of .2A points. but after wards rallied and steadied. There was evidence Of support by market mana gers for various leading stocks, which served to reassure sentiment. It is the general conviction that the process of closing out the larger class of specula- : tive accounts has been about completed and the market left to revert to the smaller class oe spectators. It is ex- pected that the outcome os the corn crop will be awaited before the market etners upon another distinct phase. Sentiment in Wall street also continues doubtful as to whether the industrial and mercantile structure at large will be spared a process of contraction simt- lar to that which has been going on in Wall street. Money on call continues cheap and abundant, but this is because lenders continue to keep these resources in that shape so as to be readily avail able. Time loan and mercantile paper continue to reflect a fire tone in the in- terest rate and great circumspection is exercised in the matter of collateral on all loans. There is a considerable de- mand from the. mercantile community and bankers attribute last weeks loan expansion by the banks largely to this cause. It Is expected that the late corn and cotton crop may delay somewhat the sull interior requirements for cur rency. hut this demand is now daily awaited. Sterling exchange was strong again to-day and gold was advanced in London. Rains in the spring wheat belt and talk of large export engagement gave a firm tone to that cereal. while corn was easier on good weather. Sta tistics os railway traffic show that the grain movement continues small. but railway officials assert that the move- ment of general commodities is keeping the traffic at high level.
 The bond market was dull and heavy. Total sales par value $1,145.000
 United States bonds were all un- changed on the last call.
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RUBBER SHOP STRIKE.
No Change in Situation-Superintende

No Change in Situation--Superinten
 Pearce Not Yet Returned.
 The girls of the rubber shop who are on strike had a meeting yesterday morning in St. Patrick's hall and com pleted an organization of union. They stated that the return of MT. Pearce, the superintendent, would doubtless be fruitful of results looking to settle ment, but that if the company through MT. Pearce continued to insist on the new conditions which they have im- posed and by reason of which the strike was declared, there would be no settle nnent and it was quite certain that the number on strike would be increased within a few days.
 MT, Pearce had not returned last night from his vacation in Canada. He is expected to be here to-day, however, and after the matter has been carefully explained to him there will be an at- tempt to adjust the entire situation to the full satisfaction of all. Until his return all things remain in status quo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Opening. Highest. Lowest Quotation Following are the closing prices reported by Prince X Whiteiy. bankers and brokers 52 Broadway. New York, and 15 Center street street, New Haven:
 Open. High, Low. Close.
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GET THE BEST.

Get an Endowment Policy in the Proyi. dent Life and Trust Company, and you will Premium rates, Management expenses and death osses of that company have, for 37 years, been lower than those of any other company in the country. And these always MUST determine the real cost of insurance. II. D. DAVIES, Agent, SIS Chapel Street,
 New Haven. Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25
An yn viIatsnu.

The public are invited to see the gross violation of the city bylaws and the supreme indifference manifested by the city authorities in the erection of bill- board on Meadow street near the corner of George street Such disfgurement and encroachment on the sidewalk should not be permitted in the center Of the city. 4 Taxpayer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25

Boy Cured of COIie After Physieian's
 Treatment Had Failed.
 My boy when four years old was talk en with collie and cramps in his stom- ach. I sent for the doctor and he in- jected morphine. but the child kept get ting worse. I then gave him half teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and in hals an hour he was sleeping and soon recovered.-F. L. Wilkinson. Shell Lake, Wis. MT. Wilkinson is bookkeeper for the Shell Lake Lumber Co. For sale by
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25
HARMoNIE'CLUB OUTING.
Old Fashioned Clambake to be Held at
 Mansfield's Grove.

w w
 Mansfield's $ Grove.
 The annual outing of the members of the Harmonic club will be held to- day at Mansfield's grove. There will be a, special car leaving Savin Rock, where a large number of the members are spending their summer at o'clock, reaching the clubhouse on Elm street about half-past nine. The remaining members of the party will board the car at that point and the trip will be made to the grove through State street.
 The principal feature of the day will be an old fashioned clambake, which Landlord Bartlett will serve in his now famous style. The afternoon will be spent in an informal way and there will be dancing for those that enjoy it in the pavilion overlooking the harbor.
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sEx1pividend.

Govcrnnient Bonds
 rMEN ; Bid. Asked
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25

When you want physic that is mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to act, always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-25
ClosiHsg Prices.

The following are the closing prices re- ported by Prince & Whitely, Bankers and Brokers. 52 Broadway. New York; 15 Centea street, New Haven. Conn.,:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
THE W. w. MILLS COMPANY.
Is Fully Organized and Will Do An Extensive
Lumber Business

One of the strongest of the enterprises
Of this section, with headquarters in this
city, which was incorporated short time
ago has been fully organized.
This is the w. w. Mills Company,
Wholesale lumber dealers and manufac-
turers, whose authorized capital is $780,
coo with 500, 900 paid in. The offices are
in the Carolina Trust Company's handsome
building.
The officers of the company are Messrs
w. W. Mills, president and treasurer; j.
w. Woollett, vice-president, and r. d.
Goodwin, secretary. Mr.. Mills is thor
oughly we'll known as a successful busl-
ness man; Mr.. Woollett has been North
Carolina fine operator for the American
Lumber Manufacturing Company, OF
Pittsburg, Pa, with headquarters at Nor
folk, Va. and Mr.. Goodwin, who has been
the manager for Mr.. w. W. Mills since
June. comes from Norfolk.
The business of this company promises
to be a most extensive one. following
as it does the splendid business done
bv Mr.. Mills. The men in charge are
practical and energetic and will push 1t
On to a great success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
BETTER MESSENGER SERVICE.
American District Telegraph Messenger Ser
vice Established.

The messenger service of the American
District Telegraph Company has been es-
tablshed in this city, and Manager j. A.
Egerton desires to make it one OF the
most efficient services in the country.
Call bells will be put in any business
house for the asking. call for "a over
either telephone will also receive an i'm
mediate response and dispatch Will, he
says, be the motto Of the service.
Notes are delivered and answers OBJ
tanned by the messengers for 10 cents
Bills or monthly statements will be de-
livered and receipts obtained. For this
class of work special arrangements can
be made with Manager Egerton. Circu-
lars will be distributed and other service
of like nature will be performed upon
application. Manager Egerton says, Il
am particularly anxious to give Raleigh
an up-to- date service, but cannot do SO
without the proper patronage,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
FAILURES FOR THE YEAR.
Comparison With Previous Years is Markedly
in Favor of 1902
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Dec 31.-In spite of some
crop shortages, added to record breaking
strikes and reduced foreign trade, Brad
streets January 3 will report that the
failure record for the past year is on
the whole a favorable one. In only one
section, the South, was there an increase
Of casualties over the record of 1901 and
in only two, the South and Central West,
was there an increase of liabilities.
During the year there were reported
9,971 commercial failures, with liabilities
Of 1858, 623 and assets of $50,S70, 500, =
decrease in number of failures of So and
per cent. are shown, but comparisons
with prior years are markedly in favor
of 1902. In liabilities an even better
showing is made, those for l9Oz pelnS
the smallest reported for twenty years
While the proportion of assets TO lIanll1-
ties was As per cent. in 1902, as against
400 in 1901, and Az in 1900 it is lower
than in any preceding year since 1859.
With two exceptions the number OIL
failures was the smallest in fourteen
wears. despite the fact that the number
O concerns i'll business is growing
steadily, the increases since 1892 aggre-
eating 10 per cent. The annual death
rate" is shown to be only so in l9O2,
against .SS in 1901, and .S5, hitherto the
lowest records made. in 1900 and 1889.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
UNITE AGAINST UNION
League OF Independent Work.
men in Embryo.
It is Proposed 10 Put National Organizer in
the Field and Form National Fed
Grafton.
(By the Associated Press.)

Albany, N. Y. Dec. 31.--Rev. e. NJ.
Fairchild, of Albany, who has been called
into consultation by the workmen in
terested in the formation of the National
League of IndeL endent Workmen of
America, said tonight:
''The league will be organized in the
near future. 1t is proposed to put ma
tional organizer in the field and organize
local branches all over the country and
demand that employers run their shops
as open shops in which union and league
men can have an equal and fair chance
for employment.
THE league will be strictly a laboring
mans affair, but it will be incorporated,
SO as to command the confidence of en-
ployers and the general public and be in
position to defend the rights of it's
members through the courts. Only Amer
lean citizens will be eligible to mem
bership.
THE specific object for which the in
dependent workmen propose to organize
ere as follows
81. To protect independent workmen in
their independence.
'2 To sustain high wages by skilful
energetic cooperation with our employ
ers.
SO. To establish reasonable hours Of
labor according to the exigencics of the
trades.
"a. To promote intelligent understand
ing of our work.
SO. To furnish favorable conditions for
training apprentices in order that our
BOYS may become successful workmen.
sc. To maintain sanitary conditions of
employment by means of State laws
end inspectors.
Il To compel officers of the govern
ment to enforce the laws.
rs. To compel labor unions to observe
the laws.
80. To protect members against unjust
treatment from employers by due process
of law.
80. To provide a labor bureau for its
members
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
SALOONS GET LICENSES.
Twenty seven Applicants Pay Into the Treas
ury SO, 800.

Thirty-siX hundred dollars was paid
into the city treasury yesterday by sue
cessful applicants for liquor license. All
applicants received license, making
twenty-four saloons and two wholesale
establishments and one beer license-a
total of twenty seven. The saloons were
required to pay $3.50 for the next six
months, the wholesale houses $50 each
and the beer license 500.
Retail licenses We're granted j. r. Fer
rail- & Co., Fayetteville street; Benson
& Kelley, 125 e. Martin; r. w. Young,
Is Exchange street; c. w. Hoover, 213
Wilmington street; G. f. Sheek, 121
Martin; E. L. Joyner, 331 S. Wilmington;
A. l.. Bailey, 233 Wilmington; Z. i.
Griffis, il Exchange street; J. d. Car
roll, 225 Wilmington; S. T. Smith, Elk
change street; Ed Y. Denton, S11 Fay
etteville street: John u. Smith, IL EX-
chance street; A. G.. Denton, 305 >.
Blount; j. NJ. Dixon, II Exchange street;
w. H. Broughton, 30 Fayetteville; Mil
Ter & West, Marlborough House bar; j.
E. Hamlin & Co., 205 Wilmington; r. G.
Bachelor, 126 E. Martin; l.. n. White,
231 Wilmington; w. d. Bright g. Co,
215 Wilmington; w. II. Broughton, at
Capital Club A. O. Wadford 10 E. Har-
gett; Garrett & Pennington, 128 e. Mar
tin; NJ. w. Woodland, 81 w. CabarTus'
Wholesale license: M. Rosenthal q
Co., Fayetteville street, to sell not less
than one quart; c. f. Sheek 129 E. Mar
tin street, to sell not less than gallons.
Beer license Robert Portner Brewing
Co, per r. j. Fuqua, agent, rear of AZ
6 Dawson street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
A MUIINY QUELLED.
The Goodness of an officer of Marines.Prevents
Tragedy.
(By the Associated Pres)

(By the Associated Pres.)
Boston, Dec. 31-An officer of marines
,tuelled an incipient mutiny, in which
two naval prisoners were the chief ac-
tors, on hoard the Sound Line steamer
Plymouth, during last night. On board
were twelve general court martial
prisoners who were being taken from
the Brooklyn Navy Yard to the naval
prison here to serve out their terms. An
escort of marines accompanied the men.
Two Of the loEg-term prisoners were
unshackeled and sent below in charge OF
two marines. These prisoners disarmed
their guards of their revolvers and be-
gan a general fusilade The officer III
charge appeared, only to be confronted
by one of the men with drawn revolver.
The officer said Now, don't do anything
foolish" and his word had the effect OF
bringing the unruly men into submission.
The men were reshackeled. Ten shots IN
all were fired The prisoners were landed
at Fall River and brought here by train
today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
CHINA CANN OF PAY IN GOLD.
The United statas Will Accept Silver, But
Europe Bares Her Teeth.
(By the Associated Press.l

NDJ VIC <ASoOCldIeQ PrcSS.)
Pekin, Dec. 31.-The ministers here of
the foreign powers have teleeraphed
their governments the refusal of China
to pay the international Indemnity in
gold notes and have discussed the mat
ter among themselves. 1t is represented
TO the Chinese government that failure TO
fulfill the obligations provided in the
protocol will entail grave consequences.
Replying to inquiries from the lega
tions, the Foreign Office today admitted
that there was some truth in the re-
ports of warlike preparations on the part
of Tung Fl Slang, although it charac-
teniZes the stories of his movements as
exaggerated. The Foreign Office says
the viceroys of the northern provinces
have sufficient troops to subdue him.
This latter statement, however, is dis
believed. 1t is expected that government
troops will join Tung Fl Slang in the
event of his undertaking rebellion.
Washington, Dec. 31.-The State De-
partment has been officially advised
through it's fiscal agents in China that
the second installment of the Chinese
indemnity fund, which falls due tomor-
row, must be paid in silver, or rather
on silver basis. The department will
have placed to it's credit the sum of
$46,09S, for it has decided to accept the
payment on the basis proposed. The
Chinese tael which was the basis of the
calculation of the indemnity was worth
"A cents at the time the agreement was
signed in Pekin, is now worth only 81
cents The impression prevails here
among persons who have taken part in
these settlements that the indemnities
demanded by the powers are far beyond
China's ability.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
The OLD W ~ AND NEW
Ar1HE CArIrAL CLUB
One of the Most Notable Social Events Of the
Year Was The Dance Last
Night

One of the most notable and one of the
most enjoyable events of the year which
passed away on the stroke of twelve last
night, was the reception and dance given
by the Capital CLUB last evening from
nine to midnight.
This took place in their splendid club
rooms in the Capital Club building and
was attended by great throng of guests
over TWO hundred in number. 1t, was
brilliant scene when the dance was at
its height. the many handsome gowns of
the ladies, making more beautiful a
scene already lovely in its handsome sur
roundings and decorations.
The function last night was the annual
"Old Year Out and New Year In" re-
ception and dance. For the occasion the
reception room, reading rom, and dining
room were most charmingly decorated in
palms, American Beauty roses and car
nations, these making most beautiful
mis- en- scene for the assemblage which
made happy the hours.
The ball room was scene of bewilder
ing beauty when the dance went on. The
figures were led by Mr.. John Andrews,
and the music was rendered by Leyin's
orchestra During the evening there was
served most delightful supper, the
menu being one fit for the splendid So
cial function.
The costumes of the many ladies
present were most beautiful, and these
intensified beauty of face and grace of
form. 1t was a galaxy of beauty which
was assembled and most joyously passed
the hours till midnight came, leaving
1902 and it's joys as memory and well
coming in the New Year with all its
prospective pleasures. The Capital Club
has given no social FUNCTION which has
been more enjoyed.
Among those present on this happy oc
casion were: Misses Florence Boylan,
Mary Kinsey Boylan, Mary Johnson.
Florence Jones, Ellen Mordecai, Ethel
Bagley, Blanche Heartt, Mary Barbee.
Ada Ramsey, of Baltimore; Inge Lyon, of
Durham: NJ. A. Ward, Mile Treuwith
Elba Cotton, Chapman, Vivien Moncure,
Belle Mcncure. Whitaker. Undertake.
Knight Mary Lacy. Irene Lacy, Josephine
Ashe, Louise Bruce Wright, Margaret
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
Sale of Railway Property.
lRu thn saociated Pres.l

Natchez, Miss, Dec. &c. =. Rat
cliff. receiver, appointed by tho Federal
Court, tonight issued a statement giving
notice that the Natchez and Southern
Railroad had purchased from Edwin G.
Merriam, purchaser at foreclosure sale,
September 20, all the railroad property in
Mississippi lately owned by the New Or
leans and Northwestern Railway Com
pany. Possession of the property was
given today. The property consists OF
depot and several miles Of track me
purchase price is said to be $3.50, Oo0.
1t is generally believed that the Gouiu'
are interested in the deal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-02
FOUR FATALLY INJURED.
Bad Wreck at the Fort Smith Crossing In
Little Rock
(By the Associated Press.)

(E3y the Associated GTeSSNl
ST. Louis, Dec. 31.-A special to the
Post Dispatch from Little Rock, Ark
says:
Thirty railroad employees were injured
four passengers fatally, in wreck To-
day at the Fort Smith crossing in North
Little Rock. The "hoodlum train III
which the employees ride to work, ap-
preached the crossing at fair rate OF
speed the engine pushing the cars.
Suddenly the engineer saw light switch
engine emerge from behind a building
and start across the track ahead OF MIN.
He applied the emergency brakes, put
the four cars broke loose at the sudden
stop and rolled on, striking the swatch
engine broadside The two hundred men
on the cars jumped, but thirty were
caught and crushed.