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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25

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from their daily mail, show what men
think Of their generosity
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere
thanks for yours of recent date. have
given your treatment a thorough test
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A Resort of Which the Most Fastidious
May be Proud.

Morehead N c., June 24.-(Speclal)-
Brilliant indeed III every sense OF the
word were the formal ceremonies OF the
opening here, az already telegraphed your
readers in your issue of this morning OF
course the seekers after the live-giving
sea breezes, and esculents of the deep are
and have been aware that the hotel has
been open for guests, as advertised, since
the first day of June, but the completion
of the incredible (to those who have not
seem and varied Improvements made in
the hotel and it's surroundings since last
season. having required more time than
was estimated, the formal opening was
delayed until last night.
The patrons of the Atlantic some four
hundred, are booked to arrive in the next
eight days, will have to come and be in
stalled in their reserved apartments before
they can begin to realize the beauty, as
well as the substantial comforts which
have been added for their enjoyment.
The magnificent electric plant which, it
seems to one, has thrown its light every
where under the management of the fla
nous electrician, Mr.. James Hunter Smith,
who made Chicago and Buffalo the Won
der of the work, is a never ceaslng wonder
to the villagers here. and equally IN other
days delight to those who have wit
messed such dazzling displays elsewhere.
The flashing bulbs, like jeweled bouquets
of roses in red. white and blue, turned the
night into gala day in the splendid ball
room, diningrom and hall while windows
and doors stand wide open as the carefully
incased lights laugh defiance at the strong
est sea breeze that would extinguish the
strongest gas jets. The wide promenades
spanning the water hundred yards away,
arched too with electricity, with comfor-
table seats running on either hand as far
as the gangway past the pier are per-
petual delight. and at safe distance be-
yond, with only the moonlight, or failing
that the twinkling light OF the stars above
Is glorious pavilion, where weak eyes
may seek relief from the electric demonl
as the murmur of the waves drown the
murmur of love to every ear but one:
You pays your money and takes your
choice"
We cannot close this rambling sheet
without at least an attempt to render
honor where honor is due The new own
ers of this hotel, aided by their efficient
and courteous manager, are determined to
give to North Carolina a seaside resort
of which the most fastidious citizen may
be justly proud. The directors Of the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad having
the property in charge. with the meansI
to accomplish their design. have lnsuredI
the success Of the hotel MI James A.
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Beautiful Marriage at New Bern.

marriage ceremony was celebrated this af-
ternoon at o'clock at the Central Meth.
odist Chuch, which was deliberately deco
rated with palms, ferns and evergreens
The contracting parties were Mr.. A.
Byron Carroll, of New York, and Miss Es-
telle Roberts, the beautiful and charming
daughte rof Mr.. S. G.. Roberts. promi
nent wholesale dealer of this city. Miss
May Dixon, of Morehead City. was maid
of honor, Mr.. A. e. Hubbard, Of New
Bern, best man. Messrs. d. NJ. Roberts
II. NJ Roberts and Fl. /. Roberts were
the ushers. The bride and groom received
many and valuable presents. They left
on the steamer Neuse for their future
home in New York
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vXTOnAN -:
w :: Society.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.. Johnson, of Green's
boro, were here yesterday at the Yarbor-
ough. The bride was formerly Miss Davis,
of Merry Oaks, where the wedding took
place Tuesday.
DIR. and Mrs F. NJ. Jordan returned
yesterday from a visit to Jonesboro.
PROF. and Mrs. Wallace Riddick have
returned from a visit to Youngsyille.
Miss Jennie Proctor returned yester.
day from a visit to her grandmother at
Rocky Mount.
Mrs. C. H. Beckham has returned from
a visit to Middleburg and Littleton.
Miss Sarah Morris, of Atlanta, who
has been visiting Mrs. Clifford Carroll, in
Durham, was here yesterday on her way
home.
Miss Rose Bryan of Haywood, who
has been visiting in Durham, was mere
yesterday on her way home.
Miss Belle Myers, of Pittsboro, spent
yesterday here, the guest of Mrs. W. D.
Williams.
DIR. F. P. venable, president of the
State University, and his daughter, Miss
Louise Venable, were in the city yester-
day.
Miss Margaret Castex arrived yes err
day from Goldsboro to visit Miss Mary
Lacy.
Mrs. C. P. vanstory, of Greensboro,
arrived yesterday to visit Mrs. George
Harden.
Mrs. James Edwards, Miss Flo nee
Love and Miss Alice Love left for Jack
son Springs yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Riggsbee returned to the
city yesterday, from Eagle Rock, where
she has been for two weeks.
Miss Ethel Llewellyn Thackston, of
Virginia, is visiting the family OF her
uncle. Mr.. ]. N. Thackston, on Halifax
street.
st. Luke's Circle Of Kings Daugh-
tiers will meet this afternoon at O'Clock
with Mrs c. NJ Bernard.
Miss Roxie Carroll has returned to the
city. after spending some time with Miss
Bette Howcrton in Rocky Mount.
Miss Ethel Merritt. who has been here
visiting Miss Louise Sanders. left yester-
day for her home in Chapel Hill.
Mrs. c. B. Lashley left yesterday af
ternoon to spend a week in Richmond,
Va, on her return will spend few days
In Henderson. visiting relatives.
Mrs. ]. c. Hunter, the mother of Rev
A. b. Hunter, mas dfTlFeu from FHlldutj-
phia to visit her son. She is ninety years
old.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. K. Bruner have gone
to Washington and Atlantic City.
Misses Ella Simmons and Ella Mace
are visiting in Baltimore.
Mrs o. ]. Carroll has returned from
visit to Durham.
Mrs Edgar E. Ellington and children
have returned from visit to Goldsboro
Capt s. A. Ashe, Miss Hannah AISLE,
Mr.. George Ashe, Miss Cornelia Harris
and Mr. Rufus Boylan have gone to Way
nesville for the summer. Captain Ashes
family arc to occupy the handsome resi-
dcnce of ex-Conressman Crawford.
Owing to til inclement weather the
lawn party to be given at Edenton Street
Sunday School room this evening. will
he postponed until further notice.
Miss Nora Foy, of SCOTS Hin, N. c.,
on returning from Asheville, where she
has been in attendance as a delegate to
Southern Convention of the Y. NJ. C. A.,
is stopping with her uncle, Mr.. j. w.
Foy, No. 116 S. Harrington street.
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Marriage at Merry Oaks.

Merry Oaks. N. c.. June 24.-(Special)--
Mr.. Calvin c. Johnson. one Of Green's
boro's clever business men. led to the
marriage altar at o'clock a. m. today,
Miss Martha Una Davis the ACCOMPLISHED
daughter Of Mr.. J. C. Davis. Ushers on
the occasion were Messrs. Walter Davis
and Dewitt Marks. Flower girls Misses
Pearl Davis and Martha Drake. Walters.
Mr.. John Goodwin with Miss Minnie Holt.
Mr.. Moody Womble with Miss Renney Lee
Davis. The marriage Ger ,mony was rcr-
formed by Rev. j. W. Holt. OF Burlington.
\. G. Mr.. Johnson and his BRIDE took the
morning train for Greensboro. Where they
viii reside. Miss Davis graduated from
Elon College, N. =. class OF 1902. Nany
kind wishes were exprcssed for the vel
fare of the welded couple
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Morning Wedding at Kinston

Kinston, N. c., June 24-(Special)-
This morning at $50 O'Clock in the
Methodist Church occurred one of the most
beautiful weddings of the season. Mr..
Charles Loops, former Kinstonian, but
now a successful young business man OF
Richmond Va, was united in marriage to
Miss Eva Webb. the handsome and ac
complished daughter Of former Mayer
Webb of Kinston. The church was taste
fully and deliberately decorated for til
occasion. The color scheme was green
and white deity carried out by a skilful
arrangement OF palms, ferns. lilies and
magnolias behind a triple arch of cedar
and beneath beautiful festoons of ever
green The ushers for the occasion were
Messrs. F. c. Dunn, Felix M. Pittman,
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Edwards BeasIey.

MorrisvilIe, n. c.. June 24.-(Special)
Miss Matte Beasley, of Morrisville, and
Mr.. Frank A. Edwards. of Morrsyille,
were married at the home Of the brides
parents last evening. Rev. w. g. Clements
performing the ceremony which united
this happy couple N the holy bonds OF
matrimony 1t was very quiet home
wedding, only few of the most intimate
friends being present.
The bride is a most charming and at
tlactive young lady.
The groom is business and energetic
young man. an employee OF the Southern
Railway. Their many friends wish them
long an dhappy life.
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Health, Strength and Vigor for Mer-.

and the benefit has been extraordinary.
1t has completely braced me up. 1 am
just as vigorous as when a boy and you
cannot realize how happy l an."
Dear Sirs:-Your method worked
beautifully. Results were exactly what
I needed. Strength and vigor have COM
pletely returned and enlargement is en-
tirely satisfactory"
Dear Sirs:-Yours was received and
had no trouble in making use OF ahe re-
ceipt as directed, and can Faithfully say
it is a boom to weak men. ] am greatly
improved in size, strength and vigor.
All correspondence is strictly confidel-
tial, mailed in plain, sealed envelope.
The receipt is free for the asking and
they want every man to have it.
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Woman'j Missionary Society.

Shelby, N. c., June 24.-( Especial 1.-The
Woman's Missionary Society of the West
ern North Carolina Conference will con-
vene in Shelby Thursday afternoon. SEES
sions viii be held daily and the confer
ence will remain in session until next
Monday Mrs. Lucy H. Robertson, of
Greensboro. is President: Mrs. l.. w.
Crawford, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs.
p. N. Peacock. Treasurer; Mrs j. r.
Brooks, Secretary; Mrs j. H. Weaver,
Superintendent of the Juvenile Work
There are over 1870 delegates and they will
arrive Wednesday night and Thursday
Shelby viii give these people a hearty
welcome
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Mss Irma Johnston Entertains.

Littleton, N. G., June 24.-(Special)-
Last evening Miss Irma Johnston mos.
beautifully entertained a few of he.
friends The chief amusement being
Progressive Finch, during which time
Mrs f. A. Fetter sweetly rendered many
piano solos-this too, being greatly en-
joyed by all The parlors were nicely
decorated in roses, palms and ferns
Those present were Misses Eula CARING
ton Newsom. Carrie Helen Moore. Anne
Lee Land, Mary Elizabeth Perkins, Lula
Jackson, Lizzie Moore and Fannie Brodie
or Wilson; Messrs. j. w Worthington. w
B. Myrick, b. II. Browning. G. S. Stall
II - G. w Byrd NJ. E. Newsom. .!r.,
and Mr.. and Mrs r. A. Fetter.
At II O'Clock delicious refreshments were
served
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Marriages at Greenville.

Greenville, n. c., June 24.-(Spec all
Tuesday morning at II O'Clock at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. N. e
Anderson, Mr.. G.. " York and Miss Mabel
Anders or were married by aav. H. NJ.
Eure. This came near being a run away
marriage, because of objection by the
brides mother, but the latter learning OF
their intention, yielded and gave her con-
sent.
At s o'clock this morning at the home
of Mrs. Emily Harris, her daughter, Miss
Lille, and Mr.. George II. Wilkie, of San
ford, were married by Rev. H. M. Eure.
The couple left on the morning train for
a bridal tour and will reach their home
at Sanford about July 1st.
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ENJOYABLE Picnic Ahead

The Presbyterian Sunday School picnic
at Fuquay Springs next Friday. the 18th,
is going to be an enjoyable affair Train
leaves Union depot at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon and returns at S:45 p. m. Lem
onade will be ready for the crowd when
It arrives. Picture of the school will
be taken. a photograph will be on the
grounds. besides other attractions
Friends of the school are invited to 60
along supper will be eaten at the spring
at o'clock.
Prices for round trip: 25c. for all mem
bers of the school, Infant class free soc.
Tor grown people not members of school,
children under IL years old, not members
OF school. and nurses, &c.
Take this pleasant ride with the school
and have an enjoyable evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
In Honor of Miss Dewey.

The Charlotte News says that in few
days there will be placed in the Carnegie
Library, in Charlotte. a beautiful bronze
tablet to the memory Of Mrs. Bessie Lacy
Dewey. The tablet bears this inscription:
Erected by the Saturday Morning Bessie
Dewey Club, in loving memory of Bessie
Lacy Dewey. who inspired and kept alive
the First Public Library in Charlotte.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
Goes to Europe.

Miss Mamie Dinwiddie left yesterday
morning for New York city, where on
Saturday she will sail for an extended
European trip. The party which leaves
Saturday numbers among them some OF
the most noted educators of the country.
She goes with the Bureau of University
Travel, under the escort of professors of
the Cornell University at Utica, N. Y,
and will be gone over two months.
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Welded at Morrisville.

Morrisville, N. c.. June "a spec al.)-
Yesterday evening at O'Clock Miss Mat
tie Beasley and Mr.. F. A. Edwards we're
married by Rev. W. G.. Clements 1t was
a very quiet home marriage, and sur
prise to many. only few knowing of it.
Mrs. Edwards. the daughter of Mr.. w.
II. Beasley, is very popular lady, and
Mr.. Edwards is the respected agent Of
the Southern Railway at this place.
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In Honor of Mrs Atkinson.

Monroe, N. c., June 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
r. A. Morrow gave an elegant reception
at their beautiful home on Church street.
in honor of Miss Alice Atkinson, of Ashe-
boro The host and hostess, who in a
most charming manner received the guests
in the hall, were graciously assisted by
Mrs Ellie Mckenzie, Mrs. I. B. Bourne,
Mrs A. l.. Monroe, Mrs. G. r. Laney and
Mrs. Wilson Griffin. At the parlor Misses
Atkinson and Ramsey and Rev. G. H.
Atkinson received
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Will Meet at Elizabeth City.

The Raleigh ladies who attended the an
nual session of the Methodist Woman S
Missionary Society at Rockingham, report
delightful session. Rockingham ladies
entertained the delegates with elegant hos
pitality The next session will be held
at Elizabeth City, and all the old officers
We're, reelected. Raleigh was represented
by Miss Mary Pescud, Mrs. r. o. Burton
Miss Edith Royster, Mrs. R. H. Whitaker,
Mrs. B. F. Dixon and Miss Beulah Walker
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A Beautiful Present.

General Julian s. Carr has shipped his
friend, General Cullen A. Battle, of this
city, one OF the finest Jersey cows of his
famous registered nerd. 1t is indeed L
beautiful animal, presented to General
Battle by General Carr as a token of his
esteem for the distinguished Confederate
who now makes his home with his son.
Rev. DR.. Battle, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of this city Greensboro Tele-
gram.
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Guy webb and J. Frank Webb. all Of

Guy Webb and ]. Frank Webb. all OF
Kinston.
Mr.. e. v. Webb, cousin of the bride.
acted as best man. The ushers took their
position, followed by the maid of honor.
Miss Anna Pittman, carrying a beautiful
boquet of La France roses.
The bride-elect attired in going away
gown of dark blue silk and carrying white
carnations entered, leaning nthe arm
of her father At the altar they were
met by the groom and best man, clad in
the convention morning suit. Both OF
the contracting parties are well known
here and have a wide circle of frinds.
Many handsome and valuable presents
were received
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Social Notes in Tarboro.

Tarboro. n c., June 24.-(Special)
Mrs. w. H Morris gave delightful card
party yesterday morning at 1920 in honor
of her guest. Miss Eliza Drane, Of Eden
ton.
Miss Josephine Philips entertained at
cards yesterday afternoon in honor of her
guest. Miss Pike, of Washington d. c.
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German in Rockingham

Stokesdale. N. c., June 24.-tSpecial)--
A delightful dance was given in Sinps on
warehouse. near Madison, on the even
.ng of the 20tl complimentary to visiting
young ladies. The dance was led by Mr..
Howard Simpson and Miss Emma Will
liams. Quite number We're present iicn
Richmond. Winston, Greensboro and Madi-
son
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Presented a Loving Cup.

The New York Tribune Of Friday prints
long cabled account from London of the
Pilgrims annual dinner at Princes Res
taurant during the progress Of which a.
loving cup was presented to Lindsay Rus
sell formerly Of this city, and founder of
the Wilmington Star.
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To the Young Ladies.

A most enjoyable subscription dance
was given at the olivia Raney Library
Hall last night, complimentary to the
visiting young ladies now in Raleigh.
The german was led by Messrs Val Per-
kins and w. B. Jones. The chaperones
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st. Barnabas Guild,

The monthly meeting of the Guild will
be held on Friday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock in Christ church chapel.
DR.. NJ. NJ. MARSHALL. Chaplain.
MRS. T. A. OLDS. Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25

were Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Higgs Mrs.
C. g. Latta, Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Jones.
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When you find good thing stick to it,
and go on the Conductors Excursion. July
18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

question. What estimate do you place upon broom-making as an employment for the bllnd" Replies to all but one or two of these letters were received. A large majority of the estimates gave broom making very important place among the industries open to the blind. some of them ranked 1t among the first. l respectfully and earnestly ask your consideration of this matter again. and trust in the near future steps may be taken to add broom-making to the indus tries taught In this school.
 I also hope that we may soon add pipe organ work to thA tsaining given In the apartment of music.
 l reSpecuuIiy 1-.- upon your attention the necessity of enlarging our pup.is dining room, or of adding another room for that purpose, to tle main building We also need a kitchen and store room much larger than those now in use.
 You will remember that our school building Is heAted by coal and gas stoves. very much hope that we may sat an early date pipe the building for steam heat, and that connection may be made with the present heating plant.
 beg to say that the aoove mentioned items are not wants mercy. but pressing necessities. Very re&pectfpay youls.s
 r. H. Manning,
 Resident Superintendent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
Fo, Sale in Montgomery by E. c. owIer.

There Is but one person in this world who demand in eight hours. we are ruined. can save us-you. our patron, and to you We turn in our need"
 Without . word the Duchess sat down at her writing table and wrote out a check and handed 1t tos the banks agent. It was an order on the Bank of England for the payment of 70u,00o pounds GS oOO,- 0o0)
 Take this check to the Bank of Eng land. Tell them that if they hesitate for one single instant In paying 1t Il pro- claim them as defaulters. But you will see that they won't refuse. The $S0,000 may be useful as margin in case of necessity"
 The hour of noon saw the Bank of England's agent at Childs counter, bland- ly presenting the big bagful of receipts and deftly suggesting immediate pay ment. But even at that moment childs' clerk was in Threadneedle Street re- ceiving cash on the Duchess check
 Childs cashier displayed all the pre- monitory symptoms of blindness. for it took them fully a half hour to scrutinize even the first bach of the receipts. and they were at the end of their first hun- dred when their messenger returned Then they suddenly recovered their eye sight, and within ten minutes the Bank Cf England had been paid literally in its own coin. The net result Of the whole transaction was that Childs bank was many thousand pounds richer, since which time the Bank of England mas not looked for a fight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

building, is the school building, two stories high. with basement, containing class room, music rooms, library, etc.. also boys dormitories and sitting room. Immediately to the right of the main building, is a two story brick building with slate roof. containing shops, laundry room. bath room and boiler room. All three of these buildings are com fortably heated by steam, and lighted with gas. We are also supplied with wa ter from the city water works, and have an abundant supply for all purposes. The site Is q commanding one although new the grounds are tastefully laid on and are in good condition. Here, as at the School for the Deaf, the sanitary condt- lions are carefully looked after, the best evidence of which Is that we have had but little sickness.
 schoul for Negro Deaf and Biind.->At this school is handsome three story brick building, covered with slate and trimmed with stone, comfortably furnished throughout. The lot emb aces fifteen acres. and is a fine site for a public building. It will &C., commodate seventy-five pupils.
 Obisct of the Schools.-TheSe are schools, pure and simple. They were es- abolished and are supp 1rted by the State, in recognition of the fact that deaf and b ind children are as much entitled to an education as their hearing and seeing b. others and sisteIs and while they are in one sense charitable institutions, they are not to be considered charities in the ordinary acceptauon of the term, and in no ser SC asylums.
 Those who have lost simply hea'ing or ght and retain thsI mental facuih Un!mpaH ed, co not ask the State u pro- ylde for them bayond the necessary equipment for the st uggle Of life, and 1t Is for this purp SC that these are m i1- taintd. Idlotic or helpless d. af or bl nj children have no place in these schoo s.
 When, children a. received in these schools and 1t Is ascertained that they a.e incapable of TBS lying instruc- ton. they are at once sent home. in sim pie justice 10 the people who give their support to the institutions as schpols.
 IL is the obj sct of these schools to give intelligence plea sure and hapGinC ss t. cla. 8 which. withou@ aid, must necessa- ri!y live In darkness. To make useful, s.lf-supportirg contributing citizens of c.ass, which without help. would in most cases. be dependent upon charity.
 It is proposed to give the pupils in these schools a practical English educa- tloa, the course of study being very much the same as that in the common pubic schools of the State. including language. phy tphysfcal and politicaD mathematics. physiology. Nanatomy. natural philosophy and mental and moral science.
 With the deaf especial attention is paid to the English lapguage, as it presents