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The Washington times., 1903-03-29
Harp Recital.

The Aptommas Harp recital az the
Halls OF the Ancients tomorrow after
noon promises TO Sc unusually interest
ing
Her late majesty Queen Victoria. IN
recognition of the delight afforded
by Mr. Aptommas harp rccitals al;
Windsor and BalmoraI Castle. siEnifcd
her royal approval by singular marks o.
favor. Not only were his performances
rewarded by handsome honorary fees.
bur he was presented with a magnificent
diamond stud and pin Gin the center is
a very fine opal. and surrounding it arc
ten beautiful diamondst. Upon the last
occasion the Queen honored her Iav-
orite harpist with a tetC-a-tete. al -hc
end OF which the fortunate musician
was commanded 10 insert his name in
the private birthday book OF his royal
patron. j. should be added that AIr
Aptommas' jubilee harp recital at the
Queens Han, London. June ?, 1897, was
under tho immediate patronage OF ner
majesty the Queen.
Following is the program:
Part I-Iutroductory preludes. misceI-
laneous; songs without words. Men
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
Palm Sunday Program.

The choir Of he Church OF Our Father
is busilv rehcarsing a special musical
program for Palm Sunday. The music
this morning will include The following
numbers, Anthem. Praise Ye. the
Father" Gounod; duet. Il VIII Magnify
Thee, Marsh. by Mrs j. Kendall Wal
lace and VIII a. Hopkins. In the even
ing the choir viii sing for an anthem
God is Love" Shelley. quartet. con
aistius Of Niss Louise Lumsdeu. Mrs
Charlotta Marshall, H. A Harding. and
w. G. DicLson. viii sing. Lead Us
Heavenly Father" by Wiegand. male
octet viii be one Of the features Of
the ererioS service The members are
II. a. Harding. George Lawrence. Dr.
". Grant Anderson, John r. HaIback
Randall Cox W. G. Dickson. John j.
Kidd. and Charles Kelly. They will give
Love Divine All Love Excclling' By
Emerson
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
In Local Music Circles.
Matters of Interest to Washington Per
formers and Students.

The song recital given Friday after
noon in the ballroom OF the New VIII
lard by Miss Leila Livingston Morse
was attended by a fashionable audience.
Miss Morse is well-known in Washing
ton. having appeared here several times
in public and private recitals. Her voice
is a pleasing mezzo of pure quality and
good range. She has been an industrious
student and sings with much Intelligence
and ease.
The program which she selected Tor
her recital was varied and trying. but
Miss Morse read her songs in a manner
10 win The hearty approval OF her hear
ers. The numbers included a Group each
Of French, German Italian and Eng
lish compositions which were given with
delightful precision. both as regards
eDunciation and artistic conception.
Miss Morse was presented in recital
by Miss Mary A. Cryder. who has done
much 70 enliven things musical by
bringing notable artists here for re-
citals. A few months ago Miss
Cryder brough; down portion
OF the Metropolitan Opera Com
Dany for a production of Gounod's
opera. philemon and Baucis" at the
Lafayette Opera House. which was given
before Mrs. Roosevelt and one OF the
most distinguished audiences Of the sea-
son. Miss Cryder is one OF The most
energetic and successful members OF the
local musical colony The entertain
ments given under her direction have
proved highly successful and entertain
I'M
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Gargiulo Lutte Solos.

Chevalier EnricO GargiuIo again
charmed his hearers last Wednesday
evening when he played several lutte
solos before the regular church service
at the Church Of the Ascension Sig
nor Gargiulo is court player to the
Queen Of Italy. and is spending few
months in Washington. where he has
established large class among the
young society people. He has an in
teresting studio. and many strange
musical instruments upon which he is
an apt performer.
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
MT. Blossoms Tight Trousers.
They Had a Sad Eject on a Most Pa
thetic Scene.

Robert Edeson. the successful star OF
Soldiers OF Fortune" made his FIRST ap-
pearance with Charles Frohman's forces
in Chicago during the Worlds Fair. He
had been sent there TO replace Cyril
Scott in The Girl 7 Left Behind Me
shortly after his arrival Thomas Obcrle.
who was playing the Irish sergeant. was
summoned 10 New York city because OF
the dangerous illness Of his brother. The
stage manager asked Mr.. Edeson If he
vould jump in anG heIp them out OF the
hole.
II was only q 'bit" and Edeson con-
sented readily. Lines. business" dia-
Iect were easily acquired. but the cos
tunes proved TO be an almost insur-
mountable difficulty. Oberle was thin
not 10 say attenuated-wbiIe Edeson
was then more 'stockily built than
now. He struggled into them, and aside
from the fact har he was altogether
too trig and too natty for comfort
everything progressed satisfactorily. un-
III the third act. whore he was supposed
to carry tt dying Indian girl. played by
Katherine Florence. from the stage
EdesoD is particularly proud OF his
athletic prowess and when the stage
manager asked him IL he was equal TO
the task OF lifting Miss Florence. ne re-
piled. Easy; Ia like TO do it with one
hand.
When tie moment arrived Frank Nor
daunt. who was playing the General, cx-
claimed. My God. she's dead,' then
turning to Edeson. said. Lift her up.
sergeant" WITH chest thrown out Ede-
son stalked across the stage and prepared
20 beud over gracefully. He was held as
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
HANDLED MANY MILLIONS.
But Robert Mahaffey Was Not Required
to Give Bond.

Robert MahaFey, who died at his home,
'062 Maple Avenue. Tuesday night OF
pneumonia, had a business record that
was not equaled. perhaps. by another
man in St Louis
He was employed by the American Ex-
press Company for forty seven consecu-
tive years. during which time ne handled
millions of dollars, anu .. no time was
he ever required 90 give e bond. The
officers Of the express company had the
most implicit confidence in Mr. Mahaf-
fey's capability and integrity.
In these days when every man who
holds a position Of trust is required TO
give bond for the faithful performance OF
his duty. the case CT Mr. Mahaffey is
unique.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
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Recital BY Margaret I. Linton.

The dramatic recital given last night
by Margaret Theresa Linton. principal
OF the Liuton-Orum Dramatic school
1929 F Street. proved highly successful
Miss Linton manifested control OF all
the emotions embodied in the selections
on the program. Her voice is strong.
musical. and well trained. and she
demonstrated careful study OF DeIsarte
in the Poses PIastiques.
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
4 900 centenarians Among Us.

Joseph u. Perkins the veteran coin collector
and relic hunter, viii publish a work of eight
volumes, containing the biographies Of nearly
10000 ceutenarians. and photographs Of GOO
iic has been collecting them all his life lie
saNs That there are az present 1000 eentena-
rians in the United States. The oldest man
in the world, he Says, is Manuel del Vale.
Mexican living near San Francisco, who is
ljI. All parts Of the world are included in
this collection. Syracuse Telegram to New York
sun.
The Washington times., 1903-03-29

delssohn; Eisteddfod fantasia Owelsh
melodies). Dawn of Day" Rising os
the sun" Men OF Harlech.' - '.Ap Shen-
ken" Aptommas.
Part H-"Home. Sweet Home An
tommas, American airs, introducing
"Old Folks at Home. " Nelly BLY," In
itation Of the Banjo, Yankee Doodle. '
Aptommas, The Harmonious Black
smith" Handel
Part III-Etude. "Ta~auteIIe." Ap-
tommas; Britannia" English airs).
Aptommas; "Bailin's Daughter of Is
H0gton." Come Lasses and Lads.
Sailors HornpiPe." Jacks the Lad"
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
"stabat Mater" to Be Heard Here

Rossini's Stabat Mater" is 10 be pre-
~onted with professional soloists early
in May under the direction of George
Lawrence. Rehearsals viii be held
Mon day evenings at 1927 Tenth Street
north Invest. Applications IN person from
singers who care 10 assist in the chorus
viii be received at the foregoing ad-
dress tomorrow evening at 80
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Complimentary Musicale.

A complimentary musicale is TO be-
given next Thursday afternoon at
4 O'Clock at the New Willard by Fran
oesco Guardabassi. assisted by Miss
Martina Johnston and Miss Leila Living
ston Morse.
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
Choir Entertained.

Mrs. G. f. Dessez and Nellie Corrigan
entertained the numbers OF the Carroll
Institute Choir last Wednesday evening
at the weekly rehearsal of the choir
The organization is busy rehearsing for
its first musicale which is to be given
at Carroll Institute on the evening OF
April -.
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
Pointers

Joseph jefferson begins his annual
fve weeks spring tour April I3 in Nash
vile. reaching this city May at Tho
Harlem Opera House, where he is to
play a two weeks engagement. present
ing his usual repertoire. on the same
date Thomas Jefferson. his son. begins
a four weeks spring tour i'm RIP Van
Wrinkle" appearing in the importau.
cities of this State.
Wagenhals n Kempor toll me that
tho present tour of Louis James anG
Frederick Warde is ,he most success
ful that the tragediaus have ever known.
and thc profits much larger than they
anticipated. The season began Septem-
Der i with "a spectacular revival Of The
Tempest" and although the expense Of
the production was very great. and
forty-seven people We're required in the
performance. ther, has been a hand
some profit each week. Messrs. Wagon
halls and Kemper are so well satisfied
with the showing that they have re-
newed their contract with James and
Wsrde FOR another term OF years.
NANCY SYKES
The Washington times., 1903-03-29
EduOard De Reszke to Sing Here.

An interesting announcement is that
Of the appearance here in recital OF
Eduosrd De Reszke on the afternoon o.
MAY I at Chase's Theater. when he will
The Washington times., 1903-03-29

The
Most Popular Theater
of the City.
The House for
Ladies and Children
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Rev. T. A. Smoot Appointed as Mr.
Halls Successor-Other News.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, n. c.. March 4-The
visit to this city yesterday OF Bishop
Coke Smith, head of the North Caro-
INA Methodist Conference, was for the
purpose OF filling the a made by
the death of Rev. B. r. Hall. late
presiding elder of the Fayetteville dis
trlct. No permanent selection was
made, Rev. 7. a. Smoot being appoint
ed to fill the position temporarily.
While no one denies that he would
make an excellent presiding elder,
many friends and admirers. not only
in his own congregation but in other
denominations, would regret to see
him taken permanently out of the pull
pit of the Hay Street Methodist church.
which he fills with signal ability.
Andrew Macarthur. the negro shot by
Warren Carver, as given in todav's
Messenger, is still in a critical condi-
ton. 1t is said that Carver is off deer
hunting in he swamps and has sent
word to the sheriff that he will come
in and surrender.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones arrived
here at noon today, in their private car
from Wilmington. and are guests Of
Hon. and Mrs. W. J.. Green at their
country place, "Tokay,' four miles
north of town.
Deep regret is expressed IN this city
over last nights tragedy on the Sea-
board Air Line Railroad near Will
mington. Both the parties are natives
of his city, where they A many
relatives and friends.
News has been received here of the
death in Florida of Mrs. McLaurin,
relict of the late Duncan McLaurin,
once a prominent merchant OF this
city.
Rev. Craig Gamble. rector of st.
Timothy's church, Wilson. breaches to
the congregation of St. Johns church
this evening.
Mr.. Josephus Hollingsworth. unmar-
ried. died at the residence of his BROTH
er, Mr.. Jonathan Hollingsworth last
night, after q long period of feeble
health.
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his valedictory. For half d minute he
paused to control his emotions before
beginning. Then in a voice that trem-
bled at first but grew gradually strong
er as he proceeded until his words rang
out. he delivered what was perhaps the
most t~ouchingly human farewell ad-
dress ever delivered from the speakers
chair.
Toward the close he laid dow the
gavel and reached out his arms to his
colleagues as he spoke of his love anc
affection with which he would treasure
the Friendships and memories Of his
career in the house. When he conclud-
ed the cheers from floor and galleries
echoed and re-echoad through the hall
The members with a very few excep-
tons on the democratic side were on
their feet. Suddenly there blossomed
out on the republican side as II by
magic a forest of American flags. Wav-
ing these alOft the members sang.
America" the galleries rising ei-
masse to Join in the chorus. 1t was a
stirring scene. as the notes of the
hymn died away the speaker VINO seenr-
tngly had forgotten to make the final
announcement turned as if to leave
the chair when he was reminded by
the clerk at his side. He turned n
in a clear voice declared the house ad-
iOurned sine die. Then the demonstra-
H'As - "HDA*OSC 90 III NhN
midst of Il Mr.. Kyle, Of Ohio, in his
sweet tenor voice began singing Sweet
Land of Liberty"
The house took it UP as the members
surged forward to bid the speaker fare
well. He had descended from the rOs-
u and standing at the door they
fled by and each received from him
some pleasant word and a cordial
shake of the hand.
a dozen republican members gath
cred on the marble steps behind him
and the some changed to For He's a
jolly Good Fellow" and later to Coo
be With You Till We Meet Again.
This hymn so touched the speaker
that he turned to Mr.. TaWney, of Min
nesota, while the procession was still
passing NJ asked him to later write
out the words and sem them to him.
Before all the members had passed the
visitors from the galleries began surg
ing out on to the floor ais eager to
grasp his hand. For over half an hour
the reception was continued II finally
broke IN with the singing of the dOX-
OlOgy. Many ladies had thrust bOQuets
of flowers into his hands and when ex-
Speaker Henderson finally retired to
his room his arms were filled with Vio-
lets. roses and other choice flowers
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
Encounters Between RevOlutiOnists
and Turkish Troops.

Constantiuople, March 4-Increasing
numbers OF bulgarian evolutionary
bands are operating in Macedonia and
the frequency of stiff encounters be-
tween them and Turkish forces is re-
garded here as indicating that & gen.
eral rising has already begun. The in
habitants appear not only to be shelf
ering these bands. but 70 be informing
them of the movements of the troops,
thuS enabling the reVolutionists to
evade pursuit. The telephone wires are
being cut by the ravOlutionists. who
are de~terminedly opposing the troops
whenever they encounter them. The
aggregate losses on both sides have
been heavy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Board of County Commissioners
Adopts Resolutions Of Respect.
Especial to The Messenger.)

toBONloi " AS
Goldsboro, n. c., March 4.-The death
of Mr.. Joe Pete Smith occurred this
morning shortly after 10 o'clock at his
home in Pikesville. He was one of the
best known men in the county and was
held in universal esteem. He was a
native of Wayne count and had de-
voted his life to the advancement of
her interests. He was a brave Con-
federate soldier and volunteered at the
first call for troops. He was a MEM
Der of Cooks brigade and was severely
wounded in the fierce battle of Bristol
Station.
Mr.. Smith was a member of the
board of commissioners last year and
the board while in special session in
this city today adopted the following
resolutions
Whereas, This Board has learned
with deep regret, the death Of Joseph
P. Smith, late a member thereof. and
desiring to place upon record proper
| recognition of his public services and
their personal esteem.
'.Resolved, That he was q faithful
and efficient member of this body, serv-
ing the public with all the zeal, judg-
| ment and experience of a long and sue
| cesSful business life; and that in his
death Wayne county has lost a faithful
public servant, his community q useful
citizen, his family it's hOnored head,
and to them we tender our earnest
sympathy.
Resolved further, that this testi-
nlonial be spread upon the minutes Of
this body and q copy thereof be sent
to his family.
&C. F. HERRING,
wv. G.. Britt, Clerk"
| March 4, 1909.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
NAVAL

New York. March fTurDcntIne duU
Rosin steady.
Savannah, March 4.-Turpentine .1rm
Go; receipts Il casks: SAILS 80 casks:
exports 10 casks. Rosin firm: receipts
14S3 barrels; sales 2,01S barrels, ex-
ports 1,347 barrels. Quote: A B c u E
F $500; G s2.10: II $40: I s2.S5: K
1926; NJ $40; - $3.50; w G 1885; w
W 4.25.
Charleston. March 4.-Turoerline
firm g., sales hone. Rosin firm: a B
c D E F s1.95; c s2.05: H 1926; 1 $3.50:
K s3.15: NJ 1885; N 1856; w G $3.50:
w w s4.2o.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
FIFTH VICTIM OF KNAPP's.
The Reason He Confessed Was to
Spite His Sister and Her Husband.

Hamilton, o., March 4-The body of
Hannah Goddard Knapp, the fifth of
Murderer Knapp's victims, was placed
in the mOrgue here today. Knapp saio
today the reason he confessed under
What is considered comparatively slight
pressure was to spite his sister May
King, and her husband.
They told on me-" said Knapp, "and
as they seemed to be looking for dis
grace, I thought I'd let 'em nave all
they wanted, and a little more, to show
good will"
About noon today the fourth wife OF
Knapp, Annie GambZ:e, arrived mere
from Indianapolis and was driven to
the Jail. She cried bitterly and asked
Knapp if his confession of the hor-
rible murders was true. He answered
in the affirmative. Because of his weak
eled condition it has been decided no,
TO confront the prisoner with the body
of Hannah Goddard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
4 Telephone Operator Awarded Biz
amaEes

Kansas City, No, March A jury
in the circuit our here today awarded
Miss Eva Cook. a telephone operator
ST.. 600 damages against the Missouri
and Kansas Telephone Company for in
juries inflicted by Perchel Graves. a
manager in the central office. Miss
Cook testified that while she was seated
on q high stool at work. Manager
Graves. angered because she had not
carried out some trivial order, roughly
vhirled her about. causing her to strike
and iniure her shoulder and knee. Judge
Slower in instructing the jury said that
il might be we'll TO have employers of
corporations treat their employees with
consideration.
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low middling 5.22: good ordinary 81,

low middling 5.22: good ordinary $40:
ordinary 4.SS. The sales o. the day
were IL, 900 bales, of which 500 wer, for
speculation and export AMI included
10. 800 American. Receipts 1900 bales
including $500 American.
/ Futures opened easy and closed un-
settled. American midGling G.. >. G:
March SIS; March and April Els:
April and May 5.20@5.21; Nav and June
5.23; June n July 5.23; July and Nu-
gust 5.22d5.23: August and September
5.l345.14; September and OltCb5r 1860
49,; October and November 4.64; Nov
ember and December 459.
PORT RECEIPTS.
Galveston easy at 1913: net receipts
1890 bales.
Norfolk steady at 1Oc; ret receipts
1850 bales.
Baltimore nominal at 10A.
Boston quiet at 1O.45; net receipts
1915 bales.
Wilmington firm at CSC; net receipts
S95 bales.
Philadelphia quiet at 1880; net re-
ceipts 1850 bales.
Savannah quiet at 9&c; net receipts
3.547 bales.
New Orleans easy at sac; net re-
ceipts 10. 70S bales.
Mobile quiet at Csc; net receipts
leg bales.
Memphis quiet at Csc; net receipts
1892 bales.
Augusta quiet at 1Oc; net receipts
1,O49 bales.
Charleston firm at 9Ac; ret receipts
35 bales.
Cincinnati steady at 1OBc; net re-
ceipts go bales.
Louisville firm at 10kc.
st. Louis quiet at csc; net receipts
5.214 bales.
Houston steady at 10 Lie; net re-
ceipts 5.214 bales.
New York, March 4.-Cotton quiet at
OBS; net receipts 81 bales; gross 1e-
ceipts 6,992 bales; sales 800 baIes;
stock 1O9. $50 bales.
Total today at all seaports-Net re-
ceipts 29.O1S bales; exports to Great
Britain 6,013 bales; to France 2.0S4
bales; to the continent S.271 bales:
stock SOC. 49S bales.
Consolidated at all seaDorts-Net re-
ceipts 108, 438 bales; exports to Great
Britain 81, 500 bales; to France o,2S4
bales; to the continent 4S,031 bales.
Total since September lst, at all sea-
ports-Net receipts 6,674,573 bales: ex-
ports to Great Britain 2,1S7,179 bales;
to France 631, $50 bales; to the continent
1904. 246 bales.
Spot cotton closed 20 points lower.
middling uplands 1925; middling gulf
0.50; sales 300 bales.
Futures opened easy and closed weak.
March 9.S6; April 9.77; May 9.76; June
9.55; July 9.54; August 9.25; September
$50: October ,S.55; November SAB; De-
cember S.39.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
Collision Between Two Rock Island
Trains.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 4.-The out
going Rock Island train which left the
Union station at 1920 O'Clock tonight
over the Union Pacific tracks, which
the Rock Island uses. out of here.
crashed into the smoker of two Rock
Island trains which had been made into
one. The smoker was thrown from the
track. turned over and smashed INTO
kindling wood and the dozen or more
persons inside all sustained iniu:ies
but no one was killed. Two other cars
Immediately after the smoker were de-
rallied. but the sleepeTs stayed on the
track The Texas train was on t me
and running rapidly and the collision
came with terrific force.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
many Collisions Caused by the Fog

New York. March I'm a heavy fog
which prevailed today two trains on
the Fifth avenue elevated line. Brook
Iyn. coIlided at the oath street. Brook
lyn station. Six persons were hurt.
two of them seriously. No one was
killed. Within a few minutes there
was another collision on the same line
at goth street. The passengers were
badly frightened, but nobody was hurt.
The fog enveloped the city and over
ed the rivers and bay. ~disrupting the
schedules of the ferry lines n causing
collisions both ashore and afioat. The
collisions We're not serious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
Keep Up Brisk Attack

upon that bad cold, and do not wait
for it to wear itself out" Perry
Davis Painkiller is d powerful ally.
Use it internally, with warm, sreeten-
ed water. Rub it we'll mo- the lniamed
throat and sore chest. aid when the foe
has taken flight you will understand
why time and spasmodic competition
make no difference in the popularity of
the one PaiukiIler-PeIry Davis.