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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-06
Balfour's Closure Proposal.
OBv the Associated Press J

IDy IIG ASsUCIdIEU TTFSS.
London, July 4.-The government
tonight carried through Premier Bal
tours closure proposal. under which
business will be transacted for the
remainder of the session of the House
of Commons, by majority of eighty,
despite the heated denunciation of
members of the opposition. Disorderly
scenes without precedent took place
in Hobbies which were invaded by the
public by the Populations seeking to
influence members to vote against the
government. The police which were
reinforced finally forced the crowd
into the open air court yard adjoin-
ing the House.
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OFF to St. Louis.

Knoxville, Tenn, july 4.-The South
Carolina delegation to the Democrat
is convention at st. Louis passed
through Knoxville late tonight The
delegation is for Parker, as long as
he has chance, while Cleveland is
the second majority of the delegates.
The delegation was a candidate for
president.
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TWO GIRLS DROWNED.
A Man Loses His Life i'm Trying to
Rescue their Bodies.
CIV the Associated Press.

Lawrence, Mass, July A canoe
containing Evelyn Bliss AIDED IA years,
and Nellie Kane, aged Is years, was
caught i'm the swift current above the
falls above the Merrimao river here
today, carried over the falls and cap
sized. Both girls were drowned and
Seymour j. Leighton, fireman, later
lost his life in attempting to recover
the bodies of the girls.
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man; Mrs. t. II. Crudup, sister of the
groom, dame of honor; Master Thos.
Hunt, ring bearer; Misses Susan
Purvis, flower girl. The ushers being
Messrs. r. G.. Kittrell, c. H. Welbrin,
Jr., j. Leigh Hunt and Thomas Scott.
The couple left on the 1920 train
for stay at Virginia Beach. After
that they will make KittreIl their
home
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Heath--Gcorge Wedding.


Jonesville, N. c.. July 5.-Ip the
Methodist Episcopal church at Har-
mony, Iredell county, Miss Cora
Heath, Of Harmony, was married to
Rev DIR. David Saunders George, of
Marshallberg, n. c.. Rev. G.. M War
den officiated. using the impressive
service of the Methodist church.
The church was decorated in the
most artistic manner. The windows
were darkened and the edifice light
ed. To the strains of bridal march,
rendered by Miss Edmonia Butler. the
bridal party marched up the aisleS:
DR. II. G.. SalmonS and Miss Claudia
Tharpe first; following them came the
flower girls Misses Hayes and MyreS,
then the maid of honor, Miss Leila
Mitchell followed by the bride upon
the arm of her brother. Mr.. Lillard
Heath. Meanwhile the groom enter
ed. accompanied by his best man,
Prof. A. w. George. The bride was
handsomely gowned in white silk.
Immediately after the ceremony
the party repaired to the home of Mr..
r. c. Moorfield. where an elegant feast
had been prepared by Mrs. r. G.
Moorfield, sister Of the bride, in hon
or of the occasion.
After the reception DR.. and Mrs.
George drove to the home of his
sister, Mrs. e. c.. Myers, where anoth-
er feast awaited them.
Next morning they drove to Elkin,
taking dinner at the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henry Thorpe.
They boarded the train for Marshall
berg, their future home, at 2:46 D. m.
Mrs. George is one of Iredell coun-
tvs most popular young ladies and
has won for herself a host of friends
at home and elsewhere, owing to her
accomplishments.
DR.. George, originally of Yadkin
county. is a prominent minister of the
NJ T.. church; also a rising physician.
having built up a large and lucrative
practice in Eastern North Carolina.
AS evidence OF the popularity of
these two young people, they were
the recipients of many beautiful and
valuable presents.
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r - -
SECRETLY Welded SUNDAY.
Yesterday the Driver Betrayed tho
Romance and the Sweet Secret
Is Dead.

Oxford, NJ c., July ESPECIALLY
Mr.. Alex Williams, of Oxford. eldest
son of the late Hon. A. II. A. Will
liams, was married in Henderson Sun
day afternoon to Miss Pattie Crews,
of Durham. This youthful couple
had arranged to keen the marriage
secret until October LIST, and after
the ceremony the bride went to her
home and Mr.. Williams returned to
oxford. Today the secret was made
known by the driver of the carriage,
and this afternoon Mr.. Williams left
for Durham to bring his bride to OK
ford
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Southern Female College
Petersburg, Virginia.

$500 per year A beautiful school
for girls, after the highest Virginia
standards. Mild climate and perfect
health record. 42d session opens Sept
IA, 1904. Preparatory and advanced
courses. Special advantages in music
illustrated catalOeug i11cla ..... 6
illustrated catalogue free.
RTHCR KYLE DAVIS. A. NJ,
President.
e-O-d.
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GEORGIA scnooL OF TECHNOLOGY,
ATLANTA, GA.


ing Chem istry.
of in the of
omtories Wholesome
unsurpassed
Address, HAIL. President Atlanta Ga
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Beautiful Marriage at Kittrem.

>Kittrell N. c.. July Especial. >
The event of the season came off at
11:45 this forenoon in the marriage
of Mrs. Ruth Scott Morton to Mr..
Albert Sydney Coffield. The marriage
was solemnized in st. James Episco-
pal church, the Rev. Mr.. London, of
Louisburg, officiating.
Mr.. George A. Kittrell was best
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The remodeling ofthe church basement
has been competed and the first service
" as held there Sunday morning. The
room has been neatly furnished in light
color of paint and has all the modem i'm.
provements. The repairing of the up
stairs is fairly underway and when done
the church will be returnished.
Elder Clemins is improving slowly.
He was able to take short drive Sunday
afternoon, stopping at the church during
the trip to note the progress of repairs.
At a reception Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. Mrs w. II. Lavell, the j.
s. Y. club entertained their husbands and
friends who so kindly assisted in enter
tanning the State Federation. The rooms
were tastefully decorated with oak and
fern leaves After the program refresh.
ments were served In two courses. All
report good time as they always have at
the club entertainments.
Mrs Fred Morris will leave this week
for visit with her parents at her old
in Kssauqua.
Mr.. W. B. Lowery will represent the
Stewards and s. S. at the district confer
ence and 8. s. convention at Mt Pleasant
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
DUBUQUE ITEMS.

Mrs. Anna Green and little son Joseph
are on the sick list.
Mr.. John Walker of St. Louis rousta-
bout on the steamer st, Paul, was struck
on the back Of the head with club by a
fellow workman. He was taken to the
Mercy hospital in an unconscious condi'
dition and died lait Thursday. His muir
derer is still at large. .as ..s Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford McGregor at.
tended the Miners Carnival in Galena last
Thursday and Friday week and while
there was the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Johnson.
Mr.. John Logan attended the carniva
in Galena and was the guest of Mis-:
Esther Lester. John reported fine
time.
DR.. Hudson, professional chiropodis
OF Chicago, is in the city looking over The
field for permanent location. The pros
poets was not very favorable SO he let:
last Tuesday for the far West.
Mr.. Waiter Posey VIII make dubuque
his home for time and is employed al
the Merchants barber shop.
Mi. George Green left "Wednesday fol-
81. Paul.
Nj. Algie Williams left last week for
St. Paul.
Childrens Day Program: Lords prsy.
4 il concert; singing, "Whsre are the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17

reapersp" by school; responsive reading
song, Herbert Green; recitation, Ida
Green; singing, Pardon Peace and
Power" by school; recitation, Frona
Ward; song, "Jesus wants me for q
sunbeam" Harry Jones; recitation, Guy
Green; song, Flowers for the brave
Mable Green; address, superintendent
collection; Closing song, "Ring the Bells
OF Heaven" by school. Souvenirs given.
Meet us at the Missionary Sunday
School picnic June Fl at Stewards picnic.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MIR. Leonard Lewis took advantage OF
the excursion to Davenport last Sunday
and was guest of his sister, Mrs. Shep
pard
Mrs. Wyatt Hayes of Chicago arrived
in our city Sunday night and Joined her
husband. They aae rooming with sMr
and Mrs. Isaac Jones but will 60 to house.
keeping as soon as they find suitable
quarters. "..#
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
KEOKUK.

The Hiawatha club gave a social last
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Thos. Rush. Strawberries and ice
cream were served.
Mrs. Susan Doolin has returned to
her home in Hannibal, Mo-, after
spending a few days with Mrs. Geo.
C. Banister.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
gave a social last week at the home
of Mrs Shortridge. Miss Garnet
Teabau and Miss F.. Jackson made the
evening cheerful by playing and sing
ing.
Mr. Logan Brooks is home again
after spending the winter in New Or
leans.
On June 18th Mr.. and Mrs. James
Johnson gave a delightful reception
to their many friends IN honor of their
daughter Litha May. Green and vel
low was the color scheme in the dec
Grafton. Miss Nellie Opal Kelles, Miss
Florence Jackson, Miss Corrine Hen
derson of Montgomery City and Miss
Chapel of Quincy, Ill.,, "assisted Miss
johnson to receive, while the Misses
BANDS and Alexander served lunch.
Mrs. G. G. Banister Mrs. o. Gross
Mr.. A. Bland, Mrs. P. A. Jones and
Mrs. Teabau are the delegates to the
Grand court
There have been no entertainments
given this year which has afforded
more pleasure and instruction than the
one given last evening at the Seventh
Street Baptist church, the contest be-
ing the names of American eBauties.
We are proud to have two more
graduates this year Of the high school
Miss Litha May Johnson and Miss
Georgia Williams.
Mrs. Jane Dove has returned home
after spending thirty days with her
son in Chicago.
Miss Clara Lowe has returned home
from Lincoln institute in Jefferson
City, Mo.
Mr.. Lester Fry, one of our smart
young men who is several years less
than twenty-one, has bought a beau
tiful home on Main street. We are
very proud of such a smart and say
ing young man and hope others will
soon follow his example.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The A. M. E. Sunday School will hold
its picnic at Riverside Park next Thurs
dar
The Tom Thumb wedding and dill
which was given at the Mt. ZION Baptist
church last Thurrday evening was sue
cess and was well attended.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Watkins who has been seriously i'll
with the pneumonia is able to be up and
around.
Mrs. N. E. Cage left Sunday for Ken.
lucky to visit her mo- her, whom she has
not seen for twelve years.
MI. Addison Lee has been quite sick
with the pneumonia but is much better at
this time of writing.
Rev. M, j. Burton left Monday to at
tend the Baptist Association.
Rev. E, &. jackson left Monday for Mt
Pleasant to attend the A. M. E. district
conference agd Sunday School convention
which convenes in that place.
The ladies of the Silver Leaf club will
give a masque social at the parsonage OF
the Mt. Zion Baptist church.
Mr.. George Washington gave recep-
tim at his rooms last Tuesday evening in
honor of his daughter, Mrs Miller, whom
be had not seen for thirty years. She left
for her home in Chicago Wednesday.
Mrs. A. L. Mhrgan gave a reception to
few friends last Friday evening al her
home an West Ninte streer, in honor OF
her mother, Mrs. Gordon, who left Satur.
day for Bonesteel, 5. D.
Sunday was Children's Day and was
observed by most all of the churches.
The Watkins Cornet Band has bsen
engaged for the season to play tor the
races.
The Willing WORKER club will give a
straw berry SOCIAL a, the A. M. E. church
Thursday evening.
The Young Mems meetings have ad-
iourned for the summer season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17

ing onward through the picturesque
and semi-severe Dlrectoire phase,
marked by broad collars, bretelles,
waistcoats and gauntlets, into the CO.
quettish femininity OF the Second EN-
pire. The preference for gowns OF
net, silk, chiffon and silky voile is be-
coming more evident. Quantities OF
lace and frillings are used in trimming
them. Very pretty Summer gowns
show round or " necked waist oyer
q lace tucker, with under.sleeves to
match. ..s.....
In some of the newest sleeves, the
droop at the elbow is gone, and the
greatest fullness appears just below
the shoulder; thence it tapers down.
ward into the frills that fall from the
elbow, or into q mousquetaire, wrinkled
and closely fitted. Many of the sleeves
are elbow length and call for long
gloves.
The newest shoulder wrap is like a
low-necked mantilla in the back, and
has long stole ends that fall gracefully
over the arm almost to the floor.
Petticoats of silk and Of lingerie are
Aounced and frilled to an enormous
degree in order to support the fullness
of the modish skirt. A clever idea is
the use of adjustable founces which
button into place upon washable
petticoat that fits the hips like a
sheath.-Brom The Delineator for
July.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
MT PLEASANT,

Mr. H. C. Tansil and family left on
Friday morning for Larned, Kan.
where they will make their future
home.
Miss Hattie Taylor has been suffer
ing for some time with lung fever, but
is slightly improved at this writing.
Childrens day was observed at the
A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon
An excellent program was rendered by
the primary scholars. The vocal sole
rendered by Miss Ruth Grandson is
worthy of special mention. Miss Ruth
has an uncommonly fine voice for one
SO young.
The district conference was convened
at st. Johns A. M. E. church Tuesday
morning, Rev. Williams of Burlington
conducting prayer and son gservice
Owing to the absence of the pastor tn,
| regular business was postponed unit
the afternoon session, which opened b.
Elder J. w. Malone. Rev. E. G. Jack
son was elected convention secretary.
| A letter from Rev. Joplin of Yank
| ton, S. D., was read by the secretary
A paper on "The Attributes of co.
and Their Scriptural Proof was rea
| by Mr.. Henderson of Burlington. /
was followed by discussion from tn
members of the convention.
Those present at the conference a
this time are: Rev. J. w. Malone an
wife, Rev. H. S. Graves, Des Moines
Rev. E. G. Jackson, Sioux City; Rev
Williams, Burlington; Rev. Wharton
Clarinda; Rev. NJ. I. Gordon, Ottumwa
Rev. Peyton, Washington; Rev. R. H
Vincent, Buxton.
Laymen: Mr.. Reed, Burlington, MI
Henderson Of Burlington and MI
Foberts. ... .....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
BRILLIANT RECORD OF A NEWS
PAPER MAN.

The success which has attended
William e. Curtis, the famous cores
pondent Of The Chicago Record Herald,
is rarely attained by newspaper writers
Beginning his career in Chicago in 1879
as reporter, he rapidly rose to the po-
sition of managing editor. He resign
ed that position otrreceiving govern
ment appointment as secretary of the
South American commission. Mr.. Cur
tie travelled extensively In Central and
South America, while in this position,
producing several popular volumes as
the result of his literary labors. At
terwara cooperating with Secretary
of States James G. Blaine, Mr.. Curtis
organized tho work of the bureau of
American republics, with the result
that he was placed in charge of that
organization, and at the Worlds Co.
lumbar Exposition he distinguished
himself BY his labors as the executive
head of the Latin.American depart.
ment. As correspondent of The Chi.
cago Record H erald, Mr.. Curtis trav.
els have carried him into every section
of the United States as we'll as into all
quarters of the globe. His China and
Japan letters were published in book
form; likewise his letters from Eng
land, Germany and France, as we'll as
those written during his travels in
Mexico and South America.
No newspaper correspondent posses
ses the facility shown by Mr.. Curtis in
writing on any of the diversified sub
jects ENLARGED in his correspondence
aud making it luminous. Nor is any
correspondent followed SO closely yea1
after year by the thousands of reader!
of The Chicago Record Herald. On hi:
recent trip to the Holy Land Mr.. Cur
It's letters have been read more closely
than ever, and his descriptions of that
interesting section of the globe as il
appears to-day have been quoted every
where.
A daily letter from Mr., Curtis ap.
pears in The Chicago Record-Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
SUPERIOR. WIS.

The drama Forty Years of Free
dom" rendered at the German hall Fri
day evening June 10th was success
in every way. Each character was
we'll represented and those who saw
it said it was the best ever given at
the head of the lakes. AS there are
so many requests, the drama will be
repeated in the Grand opera house in
July. 1t was under the direction OF
Mrs. Geo. Wade and was given for the
benefit of the A. M. E, church.
Walter Jones. Cedar Rapids young
man, was in Superior with Mahara's
MINISTRIES on the 10th.
Rev. and Mrs. Wade attended the
reception in Duluth Monday evening
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Johnson
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Rich
ardson, who were married on the 9Th
inst.
Mr.. c. H. Dickson, one of Superior's
oldest and most respected citizens
passed away Sunday evening at his
home on Butler avenue. He was sick
over year. His funeral occurred
Tuesday afternoon.
The Bystander made beautiful ap,
pearance in her new costume last
week.
Boat excursions are all the rage here
now. This is an ideal summer resort
Miss eBatrice and Master Carl Wade
helped receive at the reception of Mr.
and Mrs. Richardson of Duluth on the
10th
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND.

The Big Four Pleasure Club has is
sued invitations for dancing party
July 9th at Watch Tower Inn. Every
one is looking forward to the event
with great expectations as this club
has won quite a reputation on giving
swell social functions.
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson will leave this
week for Kansas City, where she will
remain indefinitely. We are indeed
sorry to lose her as she has proven
herself to be one of the most amiable
women and an ever ready and gracious
HOSTESS. May she return again soon is
the wish of all her friends.
Mrs. G. j. Toliver returned Friday
evening from a two weeks stay in New
ton, with her mother. She reports
her mother now out of danger and
though still very weak is improving
greatly.
Mr.. A. E. Joplin went up to Chicago
Saturday escorting his two charming
little daughters, Miss Lillian and Ma.
gatha who will remain there during
their summer vacation. He returned
Sunday night.
The c. r. I. & P. R r. has seen fit
to dispense with the services of all
train porters on the Iowa division ex.
cept three, i. t. Messrs. Hoskins, Shep,
herd and Martin; aud all on the Hi.
nois division excepting three. This
method of retrencbment inaugurated
by the Syitem has affected the fnan.
cial condition of the men running on
the division to the extent of about two
thousand dollars per month. BY their
letters of recommendation from the
company for their long and faithful
services they are rapidly securing 9TH
er and more lucrative positions.
A fishing party composed of the fol.
lowing men, Messrs. A. Z. Joplin, c.
j. Tolliver, Sam Rays. Sam Rucker,
Geo. Kays and MIR. Barnes Of Chicago
enjoyed Friday out on the Rock river
1t kept Sam Hays busy furnishing bait
while MIR. Barnes carriee off the honor
of catching twenty large fish. The
lengthy walks taken to the river, but
DO object to having to secure hanson
for s. X. who constantly refuses to
walk. '&.
Mr.. Frank Stewart and family have
moved into very desirable cottage on
39th street.
We regret to report the sad fact that
Henry Carriers Twin City base ball
team composed of the very best talen,
was defeated by the Davenport team
known as "Speedys Pets with score
of II to at Dublin's park in Moline
Sunday, June 5th. During the game
4 Tom Turke was seriously hurt by a
4 pitched ball.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.
Last Week.

The social given at the A. M. E church
Tuesday Eight by the ladies OF the
Stewardess Board was success IN every
paot1cuar. Quite uioe sum was raised
for the benefit of the church.
Mr., ]. W. Fiddler left for Chicago las,
Sunday.
Misses Mary Skies and Eftioe Prentice
of of Fairfield were in the city Saturday
and Sunday, the guests of Miss Myrtle
Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson OF Keosauqua
are in the city visiting with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Reed.
Mrs. Martha Burnaugh entertained a
few friends at five u'clock tea Sunday. in
honor of the Misses Sykes and Prentice,
of Fairfield.
Mrs Clay Reed and Mrs. Sarah Trim
bal entertasned Tuesday evening in honor
of Mr.. and Mis-. Johnson of Keosauqua.
Daintp refreshments were served to the
quests by Misses Elizabeth Reed, Erma
Log an and Maudelen Burnaugh. A very
enjoyable time was bad by all present.
The following officers were elected st
the Baptist Sunday Sehoo! Sunday morn
ing: Superintendent, Mrs. Harriet Pos
ton; Secretary, Miss Mettie Brown ASST
tant Secretary, Ellen Robinson; Treasurer
Mrs. Hedge; Librarian, Miss Wilmer
Brooks. Teachers, Rev. Bollln, Miss
Myrtle Arbuckle, and Miss Cora Howard.
Mir. Clay Reed went to Burlington last
Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Fate
Martin.
Mr.. John Phillips went to kewaunee
Monday.
Mrs, Nina Scott and Mr.. Arthur White
Of Minneapolis. Mimi, were united IN
marriage Tuesday May 81, at the home
of the brides sister, Mrs. Gertrude Steps.
Mrs. Sco,tis daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
s. H. McClacken OF this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-06-17
BURLINGTON NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. Fate Martin are the
proud parents of nine pound boy. Fate
is an ardent admirer Of President Roose-
welt. even to the race suicide policy.
Mrs. Julia Folks visited in Keokuk last
Thursday. ss...s E..
A number of Burlingtonans are con-
templating on visiting Mt Pleasant dur.
ing the Sunday School convention.
A Mr. Harper, one of Fl. Madison's
young men. visited Burlinpton last Sum
day and during his short stay captured
several OF our little misses hearts. If IT.
Madison haa any more like this young
man, why all come up and l am sure the
ladies will attempt to show You as good a
time as they did Mr.. Harper. Come
again soon.
Miss Mary Drake. formerly of this city
but now of Dixon, H., is in the city visit
ing her sister for an indefinite period.
We all hope that Mary will stay all the
time
Mr.. j. Haley is now head tonsorialist
Of the Equal Right Barber Shop.
Miss Elsie Wilson and Mr.. Roscoe
Henderson are the deli gates from Bur.
lington to the S. S. convention in Mt.
Pleasant.
Sumner Lodge No. 5, A. T. & A, NJ.
held their annual election of officers last
Tuesday. The following are the elective
officers for the coming year: ). /. Tigg,
w. NJ; Chas. McGinnis, s. W.; Jno.
Williams. j. W.; Sam Mitchell, Treas
urer; 0, Q. Folks. Secretary. 4.
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