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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
FREIGHT TRAIN COLLISION.
Serious Wreck Near StateSviIIc SUN
day NOrning-FreiSht Trains Crash
Together-CarS Smashed, but No
body Killed.

Sunday morning about $50 o'clock
~eastbound freight train NO. "A, a double
header (two engines). in the charge of
Engineer r. z. Cline and Fireman
I.ogan (the latter colored) on the first
engine, Engineer R. S. Lollar and Fire
man Wetmore on the second engine, and
Conductor r. J. Simpson, collfded head
on a mile and a half east of S~tatesville,
on the Western road, with an extra
w~estbOund freight in charge OF Engi-
neer D. n. Sigman. Fireman Taylor
and Conductor Claude Demar-
Fortunately the trains met on a
straight piece of track, the engines
were reversed and engineers and fire
men. except Fireman Wetmore on the
second engine of "A, jumped for their
lives. Wetmor stayed on the engine
and escaped unhurt. Indeed the most
remarkable part of the wreck is that
nobody received injuries of consequence.
Engineers Cline and Lola and Fire
man Taylor suffered slight sprains from
jumping but all Of them were able to
walk around and their hurts were not
considered at all serious.
The first engine of "A and the en-
CINE of the westbound train damned
into each other. these and the second
engine of "A being considerably dam
aged, but strange to say none of the en-
glIes left the track and the track was
little damaged. The smashed cars were
IN rear of the engines ON each train.
There were a0oIt eight Of these, four
on each train. The tenders were hoist
ed from the rear by tae force of the
collision and badly crushed. In rear
of these on each train cars were rush
ed, some OF them almost in splinters,
thrown from the track. and one car
was thrown on top OF the others. A
refrigerator car on No. a was knock
ed TO pieces, and dressed turkeys. rab-
bits, etc, strewed the ground. Anoth-
er broken car was loaded with apples.
A ank car. a couple Of coal cars n a
car loaded with barreled extracts were
also among the wrecked.-Statesville
Landmark.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
George Ade'S Easy Boss.

Judge Saunders, who is practicing
law in Everett, Washington, formerly
ived in Kentland, Ind, the boyhood
home of George AIDE, the humorist, says
Success.
"Ade was a peculiar character, in his
younger years." says the judge. He
made my office a sort of loaing place
during the little time he spent in loaf
ing. He was employed on a farm own
ed by a banker. One day he walked
into the office and said to me.
That ma is the best 1 ever worked
for
"fWhy?' l asked, for l knew that
something funny was coming from AIDE
well he replied, he doesn't ask
q man to do a days work in ten hours
he gives him sixteen"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
MISSIONARY BISHOP OF cups.
Important Ceremony I'm Whlch Rev.
Albion W.. knight is Elevated TO n
High Church Office.

Atlanta. Ga. December 2l.-Rev- Al
Ebion ". knight. rector for the past ten
years of ST. Philips Episcopal cathe-
idral in this city was c~onsec-ated today
ias missionary bishop OF Cuba. to which
loffice he was chosen by n recent gea-
,eral convention of the protestant Epis-
lcopal church in the United States. held
liz Boston.
The bishops Of the church In atten-
dance Brought up the n o. an impos-
iing procession a. II fled into the church,
the last one being the venerable bishop
David S. Tuttle. OF Missouri. presiding
bishop OF the church. Those taking part
liz the service were the following:
C~onsecrators. Right Rev. d. S. futile,
bishop o. Missouri; Right Rev Edwin
&c. Weed, bishop of Florida: and Right
REV. Cleland K. Nelson, bishop OF Geor-
Igia.
Preach-r Right Rev. Davis Sessums,
bishop OF Louisiana.
P~resenters, Right Rev. Reginald II.
Weller. coadjutor bishop OF Wisconsin.
land Right Rev. Theodore D. Bratton,
bishop OF Mississippi.
Attending Presbyters. Rev. c. T. A.
Pise, Marietta, Ga; n Rev. c.. 2.
wilmer, Atlanta.
Deputy Register, Rev. John y. Nc
iCormick, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Master Of Ceremonies, Rev. Frederick
f. Reese, Nashville, Tenn.
Bishop knight left for Cuba tonight
with his family where he expects TO take
up his new duties about the first of the
new year. after a brief visit at Jackson
willie, Fla, with his near friends and
RELATIVES.
The bishops of the church in atten-
dance beside those mentioned were W
&c. Gray, South Florida; W. II. More
Hand, california; c.. NJ. Beckwith. Ala
bama; j. B. Cheshire, North Carolina
and Ellison Capers, South Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
a DrOli Kentuckiar.

Congressman Dick" wintcrsmith
of Kentucky and his wife were walk
ling in Pennsylvania venue one after
moon. when a dandy little Frenchman
iwhO was directly in front or them
slipped and fell. The tumble was a
Iludicrous one and Mrs. Wintersmith
laughed heartily. The little French
picked himself up daintily and
with a flourish handed the congress-
n ard Dick" looked at IL
Ithoughtfullv and asked.
What's this for?"
Your ladee, scare" snorted the
she laughed al me. 7 de
.mand ze sateesfaczione."
Mr.. Wintersmith handed back the
card. saying: The lady is no blood
relation Of mine. Tell you what yuu
do. You hunt up her brother and Kill
him. Good day"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
No More suffering

If you are troubled with indigest on
get a bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly it will cure you.
Geo. A. Thompson, Of Spencer. Ia.
says: Have had DYSPEPSIA for twenty
y+ars. Ny case was almost hopeless
NCdol dyspepsia cure was recommend
ed end / used n few bottles OF IL AID
l. IS the only thing that has relieved
ne Would not be without II. Hav-
fcctored with local physicians and at
Chicago and even went to Norway
with hopes Of getting some relief, but
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the only rene
dy that has done me any good and /
heartily recommend il. Every person
suffering 18th dyspepsia or indigestion
should use IL" Sold ~ r. r. Bellary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Federal Charters for Corporations
Doing Interstate Business.

Washington, December Ex-senator
Heyourn of Idaho had an extended talk
with the President today on the sub
ject of Federal charters for corpora
tons doing an Interstate commerce
business. The senator will introduce a
providing for the Incorporation
under United States laws. of all corpo-
rations doing interstate business. The
bill viii provide that corporations aov
IN existence must take out Federal
charters and that such corporations as
may thereafter be organized also shall
incorporate undeI Federal laws. All
such corporations will be under the SUI
pervlsion OF the bureau of corporations
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Japs Hold Five OF Seven Protecting
Ports.

Headquarters of the japanese third
army, before Port Arthur, December
q. via Fusan.-The capture of the
North Fort of East Kekwanmountain
December Is by the Japanese IS Of
much Importance because it opens a
way UP the gorge to the highest hills
and will render easier the capture of
the mountain. 1t gives u afdi-
tional foOthold for u generaI assault
on the western half of the eastern
fortified ridges. The Japanese now
hold five of the seven protecting forts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Washington. December 2I-Presi-
dent Roosevelt discussed today with
several callers proposed legislation
the question Of railroad
freight rebates and the question of
empowering the interstate
commission with authority TO adjust
rates. II was stated today by
one Of the Presidents callers that At
Itorney General Moody now was en-
gagged in the preparation OF a bill
which would embody the views OF the
administration On the question, and
that the would be presented
10 congress soon after the holiday
The President has announced
that the bill he IS willing TO support
must be fair 10 both the railroads and
the people.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
WANT CLAIMS SET ASIDE.
Application in tine SuIly Case Made by
Several Creditors

New York, December 2.-Applfcatfon
was made today by small editors reid
forced by edward Hawley and Frank
H. Ray to have nearly three million
dollars worth Of claims against Dan'ei
J. Sully and company set aside. This
would permit Mr.. Sully to pay nearly
100 cents on the dollar.
In his latest phase of the Sully It'll
CATION. MagTane Cox, referee in bank
ruptcy. is asked to direct the trustee
of the property, David H Miller, to
have the cotton exchange claims eX-
plunged and dissolved. There are IS OF
these attached to the petitions which
represent sums due to various FIRMS as
a result Of transactions in cotton.
The total amounts 81, 1858, 1852. The
petition says these claims are not bds-
ed ON actual sales
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

\ good many IF the fellows who
float into a prison have no ccupa
Ition. They have worked when they
were compelled TO at anything and
Everything. and are competent at
nothing. And that is true Of thou
sands who are no. prison inmates.
more IS the pity 4 prisoner should
be made 10 work AMI work har.i. but
Ihe should be given competent instruc-
lions and an opportunity TO learn, X
|he will He could learn farming,
Ihlacksmithing. st~51e-cutting, carpen-
|tering while paying the penalty for his
|misdeeds. The prisoner SHOULD not be-
Every n of them should be
Every one OF them should be
to realize hat he Is IN offender
and in prison. but give MIN Il Chance.
III should not he forgotten that he Is
human being. AM that IL IS wise. IL
possible. &c MAKE II hinl a reliant.
man. \ isoC<e ~ correction.
with the right kind OF i~5:sru::ion and
discipline. Is civic Improvement = h
sort-wIns-on JcbrnaL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Fire Does Great Damage 10 NictropOI-
itan Club House.

Washington. December 21.-The
metropolitan Club house. the home OF
the most fashionable club in Wash
ing. was quilted by fire today, invoIv-
ing an estimated loss of from $4,000
to $100,O OC. partially covered by IN
surance. The fire was caused by a
spark from an electric wire near the
elevator shaft. \ library estimated to
be worth upwards of $4,000 and
containing some volumes that cannot
be replaced. escaped practically I'M
injured and the flames did not reach
the wine cellar.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Manufacturers Reject Proposition for
Arbitration.

Fall River. Mass, December 21.-
The Fall River Cotton Manufacturers
have rejected the proposition for ar
FILTRATION by the National Civic Fed
ieration submitted by the Textile
jCouncil and ratified yesterday by
mass meetings of five unions. Score
ltary Taylor of the Textile Council. re-
,ceived the reply of the day. The COM
m~unicatior is brief and in addition
ito the refusal, adds that the anu
i%facturers can offer no plan that will
Involve any change in the IL - per
cent. reduction in g
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
GA
Bears the q The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at &HAzZm

Miss ~Flyrty-"Jack Hanson was tel
ling me about a romantic adventure he
had at the party last night. 1t seems
he bumped into a girl in a dark hall
way and kissed her; AND he doesn't
know yet Miss Elders-"Oh!-tee-he-!
That was T." Miss F1yrty- WHAT
Oh! for goodness sake, on tell him
now. Let him love his romance'"-Phil-
adclphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
A Frightened Horse,

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants: or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
1t behooves everybody to have
reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Saive.
Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles,
disappear quickly under it's soothing
effect. 25c, at r. r. Bellamy's Drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Russians Admit Damage 10 Their Port
Arthur Fleet.

st. Petersburg. December IL
While declining to give details, he
admiralty admits tina Russian advices
from Port Arthur sent by General
Stoessei substantially confirmed he
he ~Japanese advices OF the partial
wrecking of the Russian ships in the
barhor. and the censor has been in
structed to permit the publication of
the dispatches. 1t is claimed mat
several of the larger ships ana a re-
spectacle number of torpedo poat
d~estroyers are still seaworthF' out
they are not being considered as d
factor in the coming hight et"eeH
Admiral Togo's ships and the RUSSIAN
second Pacific squadron. II the tort
ress is relieved it is believed that h1os'
of the ships will be raised ana saved
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
To Change Date of Presidential Eiec-
tons

Washington, December 2~1.-Represen-
tative Livingston (Georgia) introduced
a joint resolution today providing that
hereafter electors for President and
Vice President and Representatives in
Congress shall be voted for in each state
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in september. and that the
f%ifty-ninth Congress shall assemble and
hold it's regular session on the first Mon
day In October 1906.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Trophies Captured by the Japanese

Toxic. December 21.-The Japanese
army bcsieginS Port Arthur reported
toady as follows regarding the tro-
phies captured by h Japanese in the
north fort Of Kekwan mountain:
Further investigation shows that
we captured five 81 fiuick firing field
guns. two Al milimetrc quickfrinS
guns. one of them being sc~rviceable:
four machine guns all serviceable,'
and a quantity of small arms and
ammunition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
The Sevastopol Disabled.

Toxic. December 21.-Admiral To-
go who has personally made n series
Of observations of the Russian battle
ship Sevastopol telegraphs to the navy
department expressing the opinion
that the Sevastopol is disabled. Com
mander YezOe who was killed while
~tOrpedOing the Sevastopol a been
promoted and has been given other
pOsthumous hOnOrs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

There is a crusade now against the
use Of Xmas for Christmas. We agree
THAT its use should be discontinued.
III il is right tben we nay write X for
or Khan for Christian. II Is
time to cut out such silly and sense
|less arrangement Of ietters--Raieigh
Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

The row going on at Chicago among
the leaders OF the prohibition party
that il would be a good idea for
the party leaders TO be temperate in
as wei as in drink.-Atlanta
journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
VIII be Invited to Chariot.

Charlotte, N. c.. December 21.-Tte
Southern Manufacturers Club of Char
liotte today adopted resolutions prov:d-
ing for an invitation to the President
Ito visit this city when he south,
las the guest of the club. A committee
OF prominent business men was named
Ito bear the invitation to Washington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
THE l.. AND \. DoMEsTTCATED.
Its Only AfiIiation With North Carroll
ma Is rs u Part OF the 4. c. T.. Sys-
tenn.

Raleigh, N. c.. December zl-The
Louisville and Nashville railroad ON
pany, control of which was bought
some time ago by the Atlantic CoasS
Line was today d~omeSucated as a
North Carolina corporation under the
Craig Act" The Louisville and Nash
ville's only affTliatlon with North Caro-
Ina Is as a part OF the Coast line sys-
tenn. as the corporation proper owos
no line IN the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Citizens of Cleveland are now indulg-
ing in the pleasant pastime of telling
each other how much they made by not
indorsing any Of Mrs. Chadwick's notes.
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at &WAzzM

In New York Friday evening a prom
nent banker, worth $1,000, 900 was ar
rested and put in prison for several
hours before a bond of $1,000 could be
raised for his release.-Exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Hugh Mclaughlin left a s2,000,0 900 es-
state, but no Will. His will was never
broken during his life time, and he
probably preferred not to have it brok-
en after d~eath.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Mothers, Be Careful.

of the i.e-tth of ycu- children. LOOK
out for f'eughs, Co'ds Group AID
IWhoopInS ssH:ie. top tf en- in time
lone Min - cough CI:Te is the bcsr
remedy. Harmless AMI pleasant Sold
r r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Dekalb Cotton Mills Sold for $4,000

Charleston, S. c.. December 21.-
At Camden today the Dekalb Cotton
Mills were sold at auction under Or
der of the United States Our for
$4,000 to George H. Wright, a mill
owner of Union. This is the third
time the mills have been or the block
Alleged irregularities set aside the
first sale and there were no bidders
when offered the second time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Eczema, said hea :. hives, itchiress
of the skin of any sort Instantly reliev-
ed, permanent cured. roan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Bodily psin loses its terror if you've
a bottle Of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil n
the mouse. Instsnt relief in cases of
burns cuts. sprains. accidents of any
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Women love a clear, healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes 1t. Bur-
docks Blood BIT. rs makes pure blo1G.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Putting 'l- New Tunes.

Futttns IN Ner Tup~s
ItS j. the
mani ar I;,u "a ~ ~
hit ;A organ grinder IN
q" the place where ne
TIE DeNv tunes in = r.x.-
u mn. yv-o-Esna,s IN
NRasc sNa. business e re-
PiHs 'eaTtr< NJ .sarro,s., r.
~ aSaa'N. cal shcr Txvo
I"f 'hf'e n IA pow 7, .hss
Guy Paia % IN, -rlrdsrw seen,
~ n'esN p,,ufar a.rs
'hs "-0asN,4,h MS organ
on MS UacSN Ire "a .,, e.
the sDdh ne IA g ,,,c
Iana tue opeN - ,atf , 3a~.
ii the S~s1dpi'S ~ ,sr,f~utariv
rusned- IsuaIy F" ~ So. re.
rs Tar more n r.-ro,
Irepu'c Wouio "a IL ,n.at n,ch
n grinder came ''" -. PL
IRow estaoiishrc -plsas.
90 meand RAY a. ana
Fit OF b'arney ~xt,pa.r
in place OF iiH ~-,anpc.v
iOcott' and "Hia"a oar-
Iticular man was whoss
headquarters were rcuor,
Conn. He came TO wing
his own way through ~rron
The piece Is transcrtf from
lpiano music. the chie' d, I'm
the shop being muSiciaFt ,.nv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
rheumatism

Is one Ct TIE constitutional
diseases. It u1anises4s itself
In local acSes and palms,
infamed joints and still
muscles,-but It cannot be
cured by local applications:
Il requires constitutional
treatment acting through
TIE blood, and che best IS a
course Of the great medicine
Hoods Sarsapaina
which has permanently
cured thousands Of cases.
For testimonials Of remarkable cures
send for Book on Rheumatism. No. z.
G. Hood Co, Lowell. Mass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23
Senate Adjourns Until January 4th

session of our minute duration the
Senate adjourned today until January
4th next, only routine business was
transacted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

DIR. c. T. johnson. OF yineland, was
a Wilmington visitor yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

Mr.. H. C. McNair, of Maxton, spent
-5terday in Wilmington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-23

August Belmont succeeds Mark Ham
ma as president Of the civic federation.
But he will neve succeed Mark Hanna
as a general political ieader.-Atlanta
Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
May Live Inside the Grounds
Worlds Fair Visitors Have Privilege That Has Never Been Given Before.
High Grade Accommodation at Less
 Than Downtown Rates.

Many people will visit the Worlds Fair with only brief period for enjoyment, and will naturally desire to see as many of the wonderful sights as they can In as short a time as possible. This class of visitors especially will appreciate the de- parture which the management has made in providing a great hotel within the ex- position grounds, "The Inside fnn." The hotel Is managed under the official direc- ton of the exposition authorities. This is a sufficient guarantee that the guests at this hotel will be treated fairly and considerably in the matter of rates.
 This hotel has a most advantageous To- cation in the southeast corner of the grounds near the Plateau of States and not far from the Festival Hall, Art Pal ace, Cascade Gardens and other parts of the main picture of the Exposition. The lntramural railroad runs by its doors and
 Il carry visitors to all the main points 1s interest in the exposition. The hotel is also of easy access to street car lines, that run direct to and from the Union Station, downtown.
 The Inside Inn has 2.257 sleeping rooms, a dining room and cafe that seat 2,5O0 per sons, and is well appointed in the way of elegant parlors waiting rooms. baths, and nll the features of an up-to-date, metropli- tan hostelry. It is three stories high. and Is 400 feet wide by 800 feet long
 The visitor stopping at this hotel can obtain rooms at $l.50, $20O S2.50 and up to E5.00 per day per person. The accommoda- tions are equal to those of any outside hotel with the added privilege that the hotel rates cover the daily admission to the grounds When a visitor becomes a registered guest al the Inside Inn he can remain as long as he wishes and Is not bothered with the payment of a daily ad- mission fee to the exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
SIGMA NU DANCE.
Festivities of Commencement at Uni.
 versity Are in Full Blast.

Tuscaloosa, May 29.-(Special)-Th fes- tivities of the commencement of the Uni versity of Alabama are now in full blast and no event was ever more brilliant than the Sigma Nu dance which took place last evening. The hall was artisti-, eally decorated in the fraternity colors, black, white and yellow and with the scores of elegantly gowned young women the scene presented was a most beautiful one. Music was furnished by Claimants band from Birmingham and during the evening delicious refreshments were served The german was led by Fred Winkler of Greenvile a popular member of the senior law class. who was grace fully assisted by Miss Sadie Hester, who was attired in gown of white silk null
 with trimmings of real lace.
 The following were those present: Fred Winkler and Miss Sadie Hester, Sam Friedman and Miss Ethel Clifford of Bir- mingham, E. E. Cox and Miss Bertha Prowell of Birmingham, Henry A. Snow and Miss Susie Phillips of Birmingham, John Denson and Miss Abbie Fitch Searchy Ben Catmings and Miss Pauline | Welch of Selma, J. R. Bell and Miss Flor ence Ballard of Birmingham, S. P. Hem nagan and Miss Elizabeth Hill Tom
 Catchings and Miss Mary Ruth McLester | of Birmingham. w. J. Hester and Miss
 Elizabeth Jemison of Birmingham. Frank
 Fitts and Miss Mary Kirkpatrick of Mont
 gomery, C. A. Cunningham and Miss Bes- 1 sic Donoho. Edward Watts and Miss Lucia
 Van Hoose, Reginald Barnes and Miss
 Lizzie Snow Williamson, Mack Richard
 son and Miss Bessie Leach A. B. Hobson
 and Miss Annabelle Pearson, Winston Me-
 Mahon and Miss Lucy Knox of Troy. I. w. Vardaman and Miss Edith Lodge, Trt-
 man Smith and Miss Mary Parker. D. H Ellington and Miss Allep of Macon. Ga,