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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
A Dinner at HARDWOOD Hall.

Durham, N c., Jan. 21.-(Special)-
A delightful dinner party was given at
Harwood Hall, the beautiful home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Watts. The
dinner was given complimentary to a
number of the young married friends of
their daughter, Mrs. John S. Hill, Of
New York, who is here on a visit. The
dinner was elaborate and served in the
best of style. The guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs John F. Wiley, Mr.. and
Mrs Julian s. Carr, Jr., DR.. and Mrs. w.
A. Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. c. a. Owens,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. c. Graham, and Mr. E.
p. Carr. The occasion vas one of the
most delightful Cf the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22

Advancing to the temporary altar Of
evergreen, they were met by Rev. w H.
Pickett, a brother Of the bride, who
pronounced the words, which bound their
young lives together for all time.
After the ceremony elegant refresh
ments were served, and at 1890 o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison left on the Coast
Line train for tour of the Northern
cities.
The popularity Of the young couple was
attosted by many beautiful presents, con-
sisting of slverware, cut glass, china
and other useful and handsome articles
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison will make
Smithfield their future home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
Celebration in Weldon.

Weldon, N. c., Jan. 21.-(Special)-
The James Daniel Chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy cele-
brated the birthday of General R. E. Lee
in beautiful style Interesting addresses
were delivered by Col. w. II. S. Bur-
gwyn, P. n. Stainback and Rev. w. w.
Rose. Major ]. l.. Emry who has the
distinction of being the first man of
North Cardinals 125, 600 troops to vol
unteer his services in the war Between
the States, was present, and attention
was called to the remarkable circum-
stance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
Concert by the Ladies.

Weldon, N. c., Jan. 21.-(Special.)-
The ladies interested in the good work
of raising a fund to buy a new organ
for the Methodist Episcopal church here,
gave a most delightful concert last night
at Emry's Hall to we'll filled house.
The programme was a splendid one, con-
Guiding with "Tennyson's Dream of Fair
Women in which the fair daughters of
Weldon shone with respondent beauty
The entertainment was so we'll received
that 'at the earnest solicitation of many
friends" as the candidates say, the con-
cert was repeated tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
Dance in Tarboro.

Tarboro, N. c., Jan. 21.-(Special)-
Another beautiful german was given by
the Wah Bee Club on Wednesday night
and, though considerably smaller than
the previous ones, it was very enjoyable.
The german was led by Mr.. George e
Pennington, with Miss Helen Rouse, or
Baltimore, ably assisted by Mr.. William
+. Fenner, with Miss Nan Clark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
Seaboard Conductor Ill.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial 70 News and ObserVer.J
Weldon, n. c., January 21,-Conduc-
tor S. H. Weldon, of the Seaboard
Air Line, is critically i'll here with
pneumonia and is not expected to live
He is somewhat improved today and is
making a gallant fight for Gife. His
mother and father, of Warren Plains,
are at his bedside and the people Of
Weldon are doing all they can for him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22
I. G.. Poler Passes away.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Sanford, c.. Jan. Eli. G. Poler, VINO
came here four or five years ago. VINO
has suffered continually with pulmonary
troubles died at the home of his wire
people, here. last night Mr.. Poler mar
ried Miss Maud Moffitt three years ago
The remains will be inferred at tne
family burying ground in Buffalo, N l.
His father arrived about ten days -
"a will accompany the remains North
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-22

One Bottle of Burnett's Vanilla EN-
tract is better than three of the douptiui
kind. Though costing a few cents more
per bottle, it's purity and great strengtn
make it the most economical brand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

The Hereditary Princess of Saxe-Mein- ingen has been among the royal visitors to Paris. She came with a suite of five persons. but avoided publicity. It ap- pears that the crown prince Is not on the sweetest terms with the German em- peror, and that the Duke of Saxe- Mein- ingen has taken offense at slight that the emperor offered to the Baroness Hellburg his Serene Highness's morgan atic wife. The resignation by the hered- itary prince of the Sixth Army corps contradicts a rumor that has been rife in Germany. The Hereditary Prince or Saxe-Meinngen is against military dls- cipline being carried to the extreme de- gree of inhumanity to private soldiers. He issued A service order not long ago in which he said that the emperor did not wish soldiers to keep silence abouo treatment that wounded their honor Many SO treated kept silence not to in- cur greater severity. Whenever sol- dier determined to complain, the prince directed that his complaint should be sent up to him at once, so that he might be able to shift him to another regl- ment where he would be sheltered from vengeance. Finally, the prince commando ed that his service order should be read at the parades of regiments of his army corps at least three times year.
 The news of this measure reached the emperor in Rome. He lost no time when he returned to Germany in directing his brother-ln-law to withdraw his order, which the officers everywhere re- sented Hence, the resignation But as the emperor likes to stand well in the eyes of the rank and file and to be thought humane, he raised the hereol- tary prince to the post he now holds. None the less the relations of the kaiser and the reiening family of Saxe-Meinin- gen are, and have for some time been' oyerclouded. He did not attend the eel ebration of the silver wedding Of the prince and princess, and you know what importance Germans attach to the keep ing of such anniversaries.
 
 The hereditary princess was not by any means the favorite daughter of the late Empress Frederick, who took it Into her head from her earliest childhood that she should be brought up on hard lines. The temper, perhaps. was wiltul. The princess, l am told, 50 leareu hei iho'n- or as to dread entering her presence, and hurried into an engagement with the Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, in order to live in another atmosphere than one of fear. She is called Charlotte, after the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, wife or Nicholas l. When she came out at Ber- lin she had a remarkably beautiful neck as seen from behind, and used to pose to photographers and painters with the chignon-a hair arrangement then fash ionable-turned towards them and the face in half profile I saw some years ago a very beautiful likeness in pastels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
CURRENT TOPICS IN PARIS
BY PIERRE RosIER.

of the princess in this pose, with a pre- sentation autograph in the corner. The person to whom she sent it spoke Of her as impulsiye and sudden in her resolu- tions, but with many natural gifts. Want of sympathy in her youth had not had happy effect on her disposition. But marked improvement followed release from the unsympathetic atmosphere in which her too-masterful mother kept her
 Has any one outside of very narrow court circle at Potsdam. been able to fathom the storm which burst there some years ago about different anony- nous letters? A chamberlain, Kotze, lady of honor, the Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe-M -Meiningen, and an- other distinguished individual were vaguely mentioned in connection with them. I heard them spoken of as vic- tins of anonymous traducers and then I heard that they had only been vic- timized owing to the emperors impet- uosity and proneness to hurry to con- clusions. Soon after the storm burst he named the hereditary prince Co the high military post he filled at Breslau until his appointment to that of inspector-gen- eral of the forces in Silesia. queer anecdote in connection with the name of the chamberlain Just mentioned was related to me by a Prussian officer dur ing the fiutter about the anonymous let- ters As it throws a curious light on the character of the Emperor Frederick, and on the kind of jokes for which he had a taste, I venture to repeat 1t.
 Kotze is not only the name of a wohle- gehoren clan. but slang word to express the state produced by sea-sicltness. Well,
 DP rtatT rnn m Ht found themselves called upon to pay their respects to Frederick. He received them with that good nature which en- deared him to the German people, and had something particular to say to each. When Kotze advanced to pay his re- spects a malicious spirit seemed to have taken possession of the future emperor, and. oheying it's promptings, he feigned to be seized with sea-sickness. The sud- den attack ended in a burst of laughter. Kotze, thin-skinned Prnssian, jealous of his personal honor, fiared up and re- minded the prince that his father and grandfather had nobly sustained the mill itary reputation of his family and that he himself had followed their example to the best of his ability. He could not put up with any joke. though the crown prince were it's author, which inflicted a wound on his dignity, and he claimed to be tried by court-martial for thus speak ing to military superior. Kotze was placed under arrest, went manfully be- fore the court-martial. which sentenced him to some penalty. Military discipline being thus observed. Frederick apolo- gized handsomely to Kotze, and used his influence in his favor
 One of the best means for a pretty ac- | tress to advertise her charms IS to set herself up with a stud that contains at least one hrst-rate horse. If, with the help of a doper she can win Grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
Tips for Travellers.

From "Vest Pocket Condolences" in Four Track News for July.
 Here are few tips that should be written on every travellers hat band: Get postedl It costs no more to enjoy your trip by being prepared.
 Get ready in timei By procrastinating you are apt to lose your head--and train Take as little baggage as possible.
 Take your manners with you.
 Don't demand Pullman service on a tourist ticket
 Make the best of things-it is a winning card.
 Use discrimination regarding tips.
 Don't pay for one seat and expect to occupy three
 Remember there are other passengers. Don't talk too much-remember the fate of the parrot.
 Remember n sleeping car Is not home. Don't snore-there are others who want to sleep,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
out. Victims of Roosevelt's selfshnesa are in every one of the states.

out. Victims of Roosevelt's selhshnesa are in every one of the states.
 There is a good deal of stubbornness in the Vanderbilt blood. in the women as well as the men. From time to time it crops out in various ways and the out burst creates more or less talk or gossip, not only in their own set. but elsewhere. Frederick W. Is the latest one of them to give an illustration of the family trait. Twenty years ago he came into posses sion of the old Vanderbilt mansion sit- uated on a part of Fifth avenue which was then the fashionable center. but is now nearly given over to business estab- lishments. Real estate investors have long been expecting an announcement from MT Vanderbilt that the mansion was for sale. It stands on a splendid commercial site, admirable for the erec- tion of some big structure. Reports got afloat that Fred would at last sell. His answer is the filing of plans for the im- provement and enlargement of the old house. By him the trade invaders will be met foot to foot. The traditional Wander bilt obstinacy will have its way no m at ter what it costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
JULY EXCURSION TO BALTIMORE

The seaboard Air Line railway has been selected as the official route for Bir- mingham Elks to the grand session to be held in Baltimore, Md, July 21-23 and an- no,inces remarkably low rate of s23.2S for inc round trip. The Birmingham lodge (Baltimore club will leave Birmingham July IS at 6:1O a. m. and go by way of Atlanta. Norfolk. Old Point Comfort. vir- g,nia Beach, thence by palatial steamer of The Bay Line up the Chesapeake Bay. Tickets good returning until August D.
 Parties contemplating the trip will please call on or address John T. Glover. presi- dent Baltimore club. Jefferson County Savings Bank building. or William B. Clements, T. P. A. or R. c. Hicks. Com mercial Agent. Seaboard Air Line rail- way. woodward building. city. 7-i-1st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

Prize. her fortune is made. Such thing has happened since American ways on the turf have come into fashion. The American trainer and jockey have none of that respect for the turf lords who employ them which fills the minds of English stablemen with awe. The Amer ican reduces everything to three clear issues; economy in training success in winning races. and his own personal profit. He relies on his doping drug and eleverness for all three, maKes bis pile and disappears. The Englishman barely gets along, and nobody thanks him for the care he takes of the horses He is not an angel No, but he has a few cells in his brain that generates honest thoughts. and the respect for the class that oppressed, time out of mind, his forebears Is as strong at Chantllly as at Newmarket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
Sudden Gush of Memory.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 "Of course, Phil" remarked MT. Up- john to his son just out of college. now that you're coming home again you will find me old-fashioned and peculiar in many ways. Doubtless you will think I'm an old crank I remember" continued MT. Upjohn, lapsing into a reverie, "when I thought my father was an old crank. And, by George, he was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists In every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for the,r CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTAES Inc CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL- LAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is twenty-five cents a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

For any affection of the blood take the only true purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12
The Main Deficiency.

From the Florida Times Union.
 Governor Terrell of Georgia is of the opinion that "every one should carry his share of the burden of taxation" But the trouble is that so many people carry 1t off where the assessor las trouble in finding 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon Wednes- day. July 15, 1903, for certain grading curbing and the construction of side walks and gutters. Specifications may be obtained at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 JULIAN KENDRICK. 7-s-st City Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

One of the best means for a pretty ac- tress to advertise her charms Is to set herself up with a stud that contains at least one first-rate horse. If, with the help of a doper, she can win Grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

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 Large stock typewriter supplies. Ex. pert repairing, Typewriters rented. Let us figure with you on anything in the typewriter line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-12

admirably combined the learning of a great jurist. wide knowledge of affairs, calmness, conservatism, executive ability and the dignity that rests on a man who can look every other man squarely in the eye. His has been a blameless life from every point of view. He can be put be- fore the country, and none need rise to explain or apologize for any act or deed of his. Such candidate, will necessar- fly, find that victory perches on his standard"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22

r. appear from the researches Of Paris
reporters that the remarkahle adven-
turs upoa which Il. Jacques Lsbandy h
~ engaged. in trying TO found . 0a-
hasan emDire:on thewsst coast Of Africa,
lssby no means 20 unique @ has been
onpposed. He has had three Of four
predecessors In the hard task q empire
foanding. Ill Of them French. and each
oethom destined to . gloomy, unsuccees-
ful and fatal end. q
AsComte Raousset Boulbon, the most h
mots Of these. was born In the late '10s
fast century. He was an adventurous
spirit from the start. Having lost his
fortune recklessly about the time he
ought to have been in school, he spent q
fewWild years in Algiers and then Get out
for California, not to discover gold, but
70 sather together Is many unsuccessful
French gold hunters % he could md,
make descent on Mexico and form On
independent kingdom for himself before
the United States should sweep down
upon that country and put an end to it,
political existence.
That WAS about 1Sl7. The big
province OF Sonora tempted him There
has been nothing small about the ideas
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22
JUDGE GEORGE GRAY.
Delaware J..ast Prominently Men
toned ~ . Democratic Candi.
date Tor the Presidenoy.

Judge George Gray, Of Maryland. has
several times Of late been mentioned as
Z presidential possibility on the demo-
cratic side Of the house. and the adoption
Of = resolution favoring his nomination
in one Of the coal counties Of Psnnsyl-
vania Il the latest phase Of concerted
movement in that state to push his can
didacy.
Judge Gray himself has given no
encouragement whatever to these pro-
posals, but has declared all along. as he
does now. that he does not wish to be con-
sidered as q candidate. and that there ID
nothing In the so-called boom started
by his friends. Judge Gray has had an
eminent career and an unimpeachable
record as jurist. He was United States
senator (1sS5-99) and in 1898 was ap-
pointed one of the Paris peace commits
sioners who negotiated the treaty Of
Paris, transferring the Philippine islands
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22
HON. FRANK HANLEY.
Lafayette Politicia. whe Il seeki,s
Republican Nomination for
Governor Of Indiana.

Candidates for governor in the good
old state Of Indiana are as thick, on both
sides Of the house, as flies around q
molasses barrel. One Of the latest addi-
lions to the list on the republican side Is
Hon. J. Frank Hanley. Of Lafayette, q
well-known lawyer and politician, noted
for his strong religious tendencies and
for his intense earnestness in everything
he undertakes. He II 40 years old, Q ma
tive Of Champaign county, ILL.,. and .
thoroughly self-made man. In 1890 he
was elected state senator. In 1895 he
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22

to ind . suitable composer to ret his
amusing lyrics to music.
That there are plenty Of good music
composers In London, but poor librettists,
has been made apparent the last few
seasons. in ''Florodora.' % THE Toreador''
and other English musical productions.
Therefore 1t seems quite possible that
with the appearance again Of Mr.. Gil
bert in the field. we may expect. in the
next few years, revival Of the charming
comic operas which for 20 many years
held the boards undisputed.
It IL Is years since Mr.. Gilbert's name
arst became familiar to playgoers. His
frst libretto to Sir Arthur sullivan's
music was produced In 1876. III. NJ. 8.
Pinafore." This was followed, in rapid
succession and in the order named, by
'aThe Pirates Of Penzance." Patience
and The Mikado." But since the pro-
duction Of ''The Grand Duke" his last
collaboration with Mr.. Sullivan. eight OF
nine years ago. Mr.. Gilbert has given the
stage nothing whatever.
Mr.. Gilbert, who resides at present II
Harrow Weald. near London. IL prac-
tically the last remaining member Of an
interesting trio Of theatrical men. Six
Arthur Sullivan. his collaboration. died
last year. and D'Oyly Carte, who built
the Savoy theater in London, expressly
to produce the works Of Gilbert and Sui
Ivan, has been dead several years.
Mr.. Gilbert's librettos were suggested
in ill sorts Of ways. The Mikado," one
Of his most popular, for example. came
into his mind one day as he examined
q japanese sword that hung on the wall
in his study. He wrote most Of his plays
laid them away for fortnight. and then
rewrote them without referring to hil
original copy. He then compared the
two. taking the best Of each. Sometimes
this process was repeated number Of
times. His work has left him an indie.
pendent fortune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22
MRS. CORA PoNrIrAx.
Indiana Woman Who Is Noted a. Train.
er Of Horses.)

not new to me; training and condition
ing horses is my business"
Fourteen years ago Mrs. Pontifax was
4 dressmaker, 90 broken down In health
that she could not work and without
money enough to stop work and re-
superate. Her physician advised .
change Of occupation - the only per-
manent remedy. In her dilemma she
bethought herself Of her girlhood days.
Back on her fathers farm she had been
fond Of horses and skillful in manag-
ing them. Colt breaking had been her
greatest delight, and she often rode
horseback in Indian fashion, bareback
and without saddle or bride. And 20.
to regain her health. she began colt
breaking a. . business.
Mrs. Pontifax's health steadily inn
proved and after three years Of break
Ing and eating saddle horses she bought
livery stable at Laporte. -Four years
later she moved to Chicago and re-
mained there four years in business.
She then returned to Laporte and has
owned training stable in that city for
the last two years.
At the barn Mrs. Pontifax does her
share of the work. helping to feed and
clean the horses. And everything is
scrupulously clean. The floors look like
those Of q house; the horses blankets
are spotless and the straw in the stalls
10 fresh and sweet. frequently Mrs.
Pontifax ID. left Unexpectedly without
help and is compelled to do all the work.
On one occasion when she was alone
she cared for 16 head Of horses. On
Saturdays and holidays. when large
numbers Of farmers come to town, she
has her barn full of teams, sometimes
feeding as many o. 230 horses q day.
Yet in spite of all this manual labor
Mrs. Pontifax is very feminine. Her
Office has dainty white curtains at the
windows, easy chairs about the room
and a small, rather womanish-lo looking
writing desk. Mrs. Pontffax does not
wear the dress of the new woman"
She ID fond of the little frills and tucks
and trimmings that women love. She
does not believe that jockeying is wom-
ans work. mo-" she said, "this horse
business is not woman's work. It is too
hard. Just drifted naturally into it
and now It is my business. like It
yes-and love q good horse, but there
are many disagreeable things about the
business. Still. suppose there are in
all kinds of work."
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-22
wMLLAM & GILBERT.
Ue0eus Lasrettisa, lt o saiA, Wall
Cone Cat u Ms Reeasensat
h Near Vuturo.

william 8. Gilbert. Of London. IL
greatest e comic opera ltbrsttists. 4
aboat to come out q his retirement and
- again TO take IN Interest In theatrical
a6airs. That such . writer, one whose
mere manner gave . new word to the
Language. and whose phrases are quoted
almost like those Of shakespeare. should
prefer to remain silent 90 long, has beeu
generally regretted.
The music Of the late Sir Arthur Sui.
Ivan. his collaboration. was most charm.
Ing. but equally refreshing and amusing
were the librettos written By Mr.. Gil.
bert. Sir Arthur Sullivan, without Mr.
Gilbert. was failure. It now remains
to be seen-whether the latter will be able