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Washington, N. c., Sept. IA, 1903
The Eastern Life Insurance Co.,
Washington, N. c.,

The Eastern Lie insurance Co.,
Washington, N c.,
Gentlemen: [ desire to express to you
my deep appreciation of your immediate
payment in full of the policy which my
late husband, Andra O'Neal, had in your
company for $4,000.
My husband took out this policy in your
company on July 1st of this year He
had paid only $3.50, that being the amount
for the first quarter of the year My hus
band died on Sept. 18th, of typhoid fever
having been insured two months and elev
EN- days; and l have today received check
for $4,000 in full settlement of the policy
just three days after his death. No com
pany could be more prompt or courteous
in the settlement of claim than you have
been.
Again thanking you most heartily, and
wishing you unbounded success, l am very
gratefully
Yours,
MRS. FLORENCE O'NEAL.
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More Rural Libraries.

Warrants were issued yesterday for nine
new rural Libraries, one in Catawba, one
IL Richmond, two in Graham, three in
Buncombe, one III Mitchell, and one in
Nash,
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A fine Shoninger Piano has just been
furnished to the Academy OF Music in this
city bv Darnell & Thomas This fine is
having great success in placing this popu-
lar instrument in the homes of our most
prominent citizens.
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BURNETT'S VANILLA EXTRACT has
outlived criticism. 1t is the finest and
purest vanilla extract that can be bought
0nCe tried, always used.
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Cneck IN FAVOR OF ErneSt AtWater.. $50
All banks and merchants are requested
to look out for the said checks and to re-
fuse payment if presented.
A liberal reward viii be paid for the
| arrest of the parties who stole amount
9-24-1w
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mltted to register unless he can comply
with the educational test required by the
Constitution.
Very truly yours,
"JOSEPHUS DANIELS
The following answer was received yes
terday afternoon from Mr.. Scott:
Mr. tor:-Allow me TO thank you for
your kindness Tor sending me the copy
OF the Constitution OF. our State, when
L have read, and l assure you it is has
been today a curiosity in my neigh
borhood for there are voters eighty years
old that never saw 1t before and served
three and a half to four years in the
war and swore they would support it, but
never saw it. Allow me also to say IN
vindication of the colored voters of the
Second Division of the Third Ward that
we have more intelligent colored people
In our division than there are IN the
whole city of Raleigh, including doctors,
lawyers, preachers, teachers and college
students and l think they should have
credit for it among the colored race and
not be abused for trying to vote on any
local question. | say this without fear
of contradiction and | can say also that
we have more colored Democrats than any
division in the city.
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September %, 1908.
LADIES TAKING A HAND.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the
Presbyterian church, sixty ladies', repre-
senting every church in Raleigh, met to
discuss what the ladies of the city could
do OF aid the anti-saloon cause. 1t was
the sense of the meeting that one lady
be appointed from each church to inter
view her pastor and have him call meet
ing of the ladies of his, congregation for
the purpose of seeing how they stand on
the great question, to feel the pulse, as it
were, of the good women of the city on
this vital matter. Accordingly represen-
tative was named for each church.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian church
vii Inject Monday afternoon at o'clock.
later
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FOR Asthma use CHE
News ExPECTORANT.
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A Liberal Reward.

The store OF o. T. Craig and Postoffice,
at University, N. c., was entered on the
night of September 21st, and the follow
ing checks on Southern Railway were
stolen ana $40 90 In cash
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MEETING TONIGHT.

at Fann's store, corner Cannon and
West street, tonight at o'clock, Mr. r.
H Battle and Mr. Alf A. Thompson and
w. G. Douglass will address the people
on the question Of dispensary
These gentlemen should have a good
audience, Mr., Battle is one of the best
lawyers in the State and a man of prac-
teal judgment and has the best interest
OF the city at heart. Mr.. Thompson is
one Of the foremost business men of Raj
eigh, having been at one time its Chief
Executive, and what he viii say can be
reliedaon as coming from a man of mature
ideas in business and should be heard.
Mr.. Douglass has already expressed him
self on several occasions during this cam
paign and the people in the Fourth Ward
should hear him.
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with the educational test required by the
Constitution.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
MOTHER PLEA
IS OF NO AVAIL
Children of FloFinda Faecini
Tell Her They Prefer to Re-
main in Custody of Father
PARENTS ARE DIVORCED
Affecting Scene in Court of
Judge Graham at Hearing of
Petition to Modify Decree

Clorinda Faccini begged for a word
four little children in Judge Grahan's
court yesterday. She was anxious to
show the court that the little ones loved
her and would be happy with her-if
divorce in which they were awarded to
the custody OF their father, David
Faccini. But she begged in vain. The
little ones turned their big brown eyes
toward her. but vouchsafed not word
nor look that would satisfy the long
ing in their mothers heart. Even
Judge Graham. try as he would. could
not get the little ones TO express any
love for their mother.
DO you love your mother" he asked
repeatedly.
NO. was the answer invariably re-
turned by the children, the eldest Of
whom is boy Of about eleven and the
youngest girr whose head reached but
little above the Judges knee.
ThereupOn Judge Graham ordered
the petition dismissed and consigned
the little ones to the care Of their
father, who. since ne secured divorce
last December. has kept the children
in charitable institution
Police Officer Charles B. Wedekind,
who is the defendant in a suit for di
vorce brought by Elizabeth Wedekind.
did not contest the suit. His default
was entered and Judge Murasky grant
ed Mrs. Wedekind a decree. She tes-
titled that Wedekind wanted<sher to
live on Third street in room not 1T
for habitatiOn.
Helene Erickson is the lawfully
welded wife of Hans Petersen It was
so decided yesterday by Judge Gra-
ham, who refused to grant the woman's
suit for the annulment of her mar
riage on the ground that whe1 it took
place in Sweden several years ago she
was under eighteen years Of age. The
records offered in evidence in the case
showed that she had reached her ma
jority when she became Pettersen's
bride
Judge Hebbard annulled the marriage
of Elizabeth Kuenzel TO H E Floyd
because at the time it was solemnized
at AdENSFlIle d rev uuuLHo dSO SilS
was not divorced from William KuenzeI
the year the law requires.
InterIocutory DEGREES or divorce were
granted to Edward L. Preston from
Mary L. Preston for desertion, Harriet
G. Meyer from Nose Meyer for neglect,
Mary Marum from Thomas Marum for
neglect, Andrew TideIl Jr. from Effie
Tideu for desertions Isabella Williams
from Richard S. Williams for desertion
and Helen E. Davenport from w. A.
Davenport for intemperance.
Desertion is alleged in the &C nplaint
for divorce filed by Chella D. Garratt
against Milton D. Garratt OF the firm
of w T. Garratt & Co. They were
married at Chicago in May of last year.
In November Of last year Mrs. Garratt
sued her husband for support. claim
ing that he had abandoned her
Desertion is also charged in the di-
vorce action commenced by Frank J.
Kreamer against Annie Kreamer. They
were married at Albuquerque in 1890.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
FIEST STEALS
HIS OWN BABY
Warrant Secured From Police
Judge Cabaniss for the Ar
rest of Oakland MotOrman
RECALLS SENSATIONALCASE
Child, for Alleged Selling of
Which Doctor and a Mid
wife Were Arrested, Kidnapped

A warrant was issued yesterday by
Police Judge Cabaniss for the arrest
of Clay H. Fiest. a motorman with the
Oakland Transit Company, on a charge
of child stealing. The complaining wit
ness is Mrs. Laura Stoermer, 527 IL
Birch avenue, sister of Ffest's divorced
wife. Fiest is accused of stealing his
own child on Tuesday while the little
one was in the care of Mrs. Stoermer.
The issuance of the warrants recalls a
sensational case that occupied the at
tention of the courts about seven
been living apart and she, not being
able to take proper care of the child,
gave it into the keeping of Mrs. Eme-
line Funke, a midwife in Alameda. on
June 25. 1902. She promised to procure
d home for it.
Fiest and his wife became reconeiled
and she wanted to regain possession
of the child. She diseoYered that it had
been sold to a Mrs. BeagEehoIe, a mil
liner. in Reno, New, the consideration
being SIS. The sale was effected by Mrs.
Funke through DR.. Marion Thrasher
of the Donohoe building Owing to
Mrs. BeaglehoIe's mistreatment Of the
child, 1t was taken from her and given
to family in Watsonville. where it was
recovered through the efforts of NJ. ].
White, secretary Of the California So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children.
Warrants were secured from Judge
Cabaniss on April 20 last and Dr.
Thrasher and Mrs. Funke were arrest
ed on the charge of selling a human
being. The cases were dismissed on
May on the ground that the corpus
deficit had not been proved. The prose-
cution could not obtain the attendance
of Mrs. BeaglehoIe to give her testi-
mony.
Since then Mrs. Fiest has obtained
divorce from her husband and was
given the custody Of the child. girl
now two years and two months old.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

the pending of the divorce proceed
ings and although he had letter
from her inviting him to call. he was
refused admittance. This refusal
continued until he threatened to take
legal proceedings to see his client. He
demanded that he be allowed TO see
Mrs. Anthony alone and this permis-
sion was reluctantly given him. Car
penter's testimony was introduced TO
show that Mrs Anthony was unduly
Influenced by the husband.
The plaintiff rested and an adjourn
mAnt was taken until Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24

he did not use violence on the street,
but did use persuasion. She, said the
doctor walked with her ten blocks in
order to persuade her not to visit the
home Of her counsel
The witness left the stand in order
that Dr. Frederick ". Lux might be in
terrogated in behalf Of the plaintiff.
The witness said he visited Mrs. An
thony in the st. Helena sanitarium
in response to a letter from her. He
said he found the patient much
wrought up and suffering from low
cred will power. He suggested light
diet and DR.. Anthony, who was pres
ent. talked cuttingly about the ethics
OF the medical profession Witness
said he then informed the husband
that he appreciated the ethics of the
profession and had not intruded by
his own desire, but in response to a
letter from Mrs. Anthony.
DIR. LUX TESTIFIES.
while talking with him." said Dr.
Lux. DIR. Anthony said the woman
was non compos mentis. Mrs. An
thony evidently understood what he
said. as she turned to me and said:
'Dr. Lux, do you think I am insane p
and I replied: I don't think So
Whereupon she said: would like
you 10 give me a certificate TO that
effect Upon leaving the room ask
ed DR.. Anthony whether he could
classify her form Of insanity and he
said he could not"
Upon being recalled to the stand
Mrs. Anthony testified that she was
made TO believe by her husband that
he could obtain a divorce from her on
the evidence that she was in a mans
room in Chicago. She said she was
unfamiliar with the laws of this coun-
try and relied on the statements.
The witness swore that some of the
statements in the affidavit, signed at
the request of her husband, were un-
true. Attorney Savage made her ad-
nit that she knew what she was sign
ing and that she was not coerced. He
proved that no pressure was brought
to bear upon her and that she signed
the affidavit asking Judge Hebbard TO
grant the divorce.
The question as to her conduct as
pointedIy by Mr.. Carpenter. "As a
matter Of fact, Mrs. Anthony. were
you guilty Of infidelity?"
mo, sir; never" replied the witness
with vehemence.
Attorney Carpenter then took the
stand and testified that he had at
tempted 70 see Mrs. Anthony during
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
To SING CHRISTMAS SONGS.
Choir of Cathedral Mission VIII Rem
der Carols at Hotels Tonight.

der Carols at Hotels Tonight.
The choir Of the Cathedral Mission of
the Good Samaritan, consisting of thir-
ty men and boys, vested in purple and
white, will sing a collection Of ancient
and modern Christmas carols at
several downtown hotels tonight.
The great Christmas tree in
the court of the Palace Hotel
will be lighted as the boys march in at
1880 o'clock. The St. Nicholas will be
visited at $50, the PIeasanton at 9, the
Nordhoff at $3.50, the California Hotel
at 10. the Russ at 1920, the Lick at
10:40 and the Occidental at II o'clock.
Miss Brown, organist Of the mission,
viii conduct the choir. The programme
viii be as follows:
Professional ''Adeste FideIes'': From Far
Away Dykes: Sweet Christmas Bells
CStainer); Hymn Of the Angels (Garrett); !;
"All Ny Heart This Night Cow; The
First Noel'' (traditionaD: ''Shepher1s' Nativity
Hymn tGounodl; Carol Brothers, Carol. -
duet. See Now the Altar (Taure) arranged
by Dudley Buck: Good King WencesIas''
(traditiouaD solos by boys; recessioHal 20.
Little Town Of Bethlehem words by Phillips
Brooks
Korea is the granary Of Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
CHINESE TOTS
SPEAK PIECES
Oriental Schools of the City
Hold Christmas Exercises at
the Presbyterian Church

The Chinese Presbyterian schools
held their Christmas exercises and
Christmas tree festival last night at
the First Presbyterian Chinese Church
at Gil Stockton street. The edifce was
crowded to the doors with curious and
intensely interested Chinese men,
women and children
The following schools took part in the
exercises: The First Presbyterian
Church School. Evening School for
Men, Sunday-school Infant DepaIt-
ment. Mission Home Of 92O Sacramento
street. Occidental School and the Clay
street Chinese kindergarten An ex-
ceIlent programme was arranged and
its execution by the Chinese young and
old folks was extremely fascinating.
The audience enjoyed every number
and applauded in true American fash
ion. The church was prettily decorated
and next 10 the altar stood beautiful
Christmas tree, laden down with gifts
for the women and children. The even
ing passed merrily away. Little Chi
nese tots got upon the stage and re-
cited pieces in the English language III
a manner that was surprising and re-
fected great credit on their educators.
The feature Of the entertainment was
the choir composed wholly Of Chinese
men and women. who sang so well that
one was compelled, out Of sheer Gu
riosity, 70 look again to see if the sing
ers were really Of the Chinese race.
After the programme was completed
the presents we're distributed. Not only
did the little ones and the children of
the schools receive some of Santa
Claus goodness, but a vast number of
presents were distributed among many
heather women, who were largely rep
resented there. The gifts were the do
nations OF the Presbyterian churches Of
the State.
The entertainment was given under
the direction Of Rev. DR.. I. NJ Condit
and wife. who control the Chinese
Presbyterian church.
The programme was as follows:
Singing. Happy Christmas Day Has Come
5y the Home School: prayer recitation, When
Bedtime Comes Frankie Chu: song, Christ
Was Once a Little Baby. and Sweet Christ
mas Bells" Cheen Fab and Foong Seem dia-
logue. What III Be five little boys Of Occi-
dental School, kindergarten exercises by Miss
Anes' school; recitation. The Pony and the
Cart Edward Chew; singing. three songs by
little girls Of Occidental Schools song, Our Gifts
We BRING" Keen Ying. Yute Ying, All Fab,
Qui Mooie; song by the church choir; recitation;
Nellie and the Star All Lon: recitation
Chew; recitation, The Chimney Drummer
Boy" Timmie Chu; singing by the church
choir; address Wong Dan Wan; solo, Holy
Night, Suey Leen; recitation, "A Visit 70 ST
Nicholas, All Ching; song. Christmas all the
Year, All Lon. An Ching and Margaret; dis
tribution Of presents
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
BONDS CRUSH
WOMAN'S WILL
Evidence in Anthony Divorce
Case Hints Of Coercion. Per
jury and General Depravity
WIFE TELLS ODD STORY
She Says Husbands Promise to
Remarry Her Causes Her
10 Make False Affidavits

Mrs Christina Anthony saws she was
actlated by four motives in signing the
arldavit prepared by her husbands at
lcrney requesting Judge Hebbard TO
grant her husband a divorce from her
On the ground OF desertion. These mo-
uFes, she says, were. first. 10 prevent
her husband from bringing an action
against her on the ground Of infdeIity;
second. 70 save him from being prose
cuted for perjury third. 10 prevent her
children from being taken from her.
and because her husband promised 70
re-narry her ar the end Of six months
y she would live a chaste life.
The witness asserted that the doctor
promised 70 remarry her. and especially
after her frSnds came 10 her assist
ance GO save her from the harsh treat
meut she alleges she received at the
hands OF her husband. The promises
were made both before and after the
divorce
N hen ny friends came 10 my as
sistauce, she swore yesterday. L was
more anxious TO stand by him than at
any other time
Did he promise 20 marry you after
De obtained the decree Of divorce"
asked Attorney L G. Carpenter.
since the divorce was granted he
has asked me q number Of times. He
said once that after we left for South
africa there would be no need OF re-
marriage. as we would live together as
husband and Wife-that there was no
such thing as divorce"
PROMISED To REBLARRY HER.
Did he make such promise TO you
during the pending Of the action for di-
vOrce % asked Attorney Savage fer the
defense
Yes, sir. when I fell on my knees
and appealed 20 him I was a proud
woman and did not want 10 be sepa-
rated from my children"
Nov, Mrs. Anthony. did you rely On
that PROMISE
To some extent I did
Why was II necessary for a divorce
70 be granted If you were 10 remarry2''
My impression was that DR.. An
thony had so much trouble tFet he was
unbalanced I thought IL best 10 dc
anything he wished 70 please MIN
AT this 5uncture the witness turned
tC Judge Hebbard and whispered. Is
ir right for ladies 70 laugh in the court
ROOM She asked this question be-
cause friends Of DR.. Anthony seated in
the courtroom repeatedly smiled and
laughed al her replies.
Judge Hebbard said IL was noc verv
proper. and turning % the ladies sug-
e==-=d that they retain their smiles un-
IL The evidence was all in, for they an
r1yed the witness
WOMAN REPRIlIANDED.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
Prominent Soc

Prominent Society People Engaged.
Mrs. Isaac Reiss announces the en-
Of her daughter Nanette to
Mr.. Henry Morgenthau
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-24
WOMAN REPRBLANDED.

There have been a great many re-
marks that have not only annoyed the
witness. but counsel as weH,' said MI
Carpenter
Attorney Savage was quick 70 inform
the court that be was not aware Of
the laughter. and the court softly asked
counsel % proceed. as he did not think
Il would occur again
IT is not right for them to do so"
said Ms Anthony. with a sob in her
voice. They are among friends. and 7
an alone and have 70 defend myself
The witness testified that the doctor
had eurreared her 10 pursue the
course she had relative TO the divorce
proceedings. She said that DR.. An
rhouy prevented her from leaving the
house; that her wrists were blue from
struggling with him. and that her
children and 1Ir. Siverson had watch
ed the struggles. Mrs. Anthony said
The Yale expositor., 1903-08-21
ono hundred lr.i,nrd.

E.shty four hai.irs have been rccov.
cred AMI tire Gratd lt5r probably viii
exceed loo Goo ;lr underground dis istcT
which occurred uu tie Metropolitan
c'eriric railway - Paris Monday night
Allh1uch the accident occurred at :
o'clock Monday evening The officials
aud iircmcn were unab,r. until early
Tuesday morning to descend into IA,
tunnel owing io The hlinGing clouds oi
smoke from thr burning train. Ere
qurnt attempts 90 enter the tUnnr.
wore made hy heroic volunteers. whom
u was necessary 90 rescue. half suiTo.
Gated. ana carry away iu The hospitals.
The scenes ~ the mouth ot the tunnel
whore the victim, we're brought forth
were hcarl.rcudtus. crowds Of weep.
ing men. women ANA children srug
CLING Ina an effort 90 recognize their
missing relatives and friends Most of
the victims arr from ihr middle and
working cla~sCs a~ ihr trtiu~ were
carrying them home from their work.
The Yale expositor., 1903-08-21
The In,nrra rntrlr.hln.

The Injuries t. the hlttlcship MassI
chusrtts caused hy striking on Eg.
Rock shoal. on the coast of Maine. arr
more serious than III first rxumina
tinn indicated Not only are thc FOR
ward compartments fail Of water hu
the chip Is leaking farther AT. Sac
floats la natural position. hut Il
drawing about ten inches mere watel
than usual. Considering the grea'
weight that WAS taken from her 10y IN,
collier aud tux. IL Is very evident thai
an enormous quantity of water mus
he Inside la order 10 pui ship or hei
size down. ten inches The uuch0rig,
was changed 80 that The ship might u,
in shallow water in ease she leaked
wGrs" ana sunk. Orders have Eccn sent
to The Brooklyn navy yard tu get tn,
dock there in readiness fur tile Mhssa
chusrtis which Is % 20 taCrr Z r re-
pairs. one hundred thousand dll.ur.
WIS spent nn MHssichusrt's when sh,
grounded 100 Nm IrrS hnrh,r iu 1874
The PILOT ur the vessel T,H suspended
for l,iis accident.