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The news & observer., 1905-12-28
A Friends Advice
win Often Help You Greatly. Read
What n Raleigh Citizen Says.

You may hesitate to listen to the
advice of strangers, but the testimony
Of friends or residents Of Raleigh is
worth your most careful attention.
1t is an easy matter TO investigate
such proof as this The evidence
must be conclusive. Read the follow
ng:
y. A. Bragassa, baker and confec-
toner, Of 500 South Salisbury ST..
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills certainly
gave me relief. ] have suffered from
my back for quite a while, and from
the benefit Doan's Kidney Pills
brought l can certainly recommend
them. My little boy had sore on his
leg, and having used Doan's Ointment
myself with good results we applied (
on the sore and it was cured right
away These two results are worthy
of the highest praise"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name --Doan's-
Ind take no other.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SORT OF HYMENAL BANQUET.
More Marriages Than You Can Shake
u Stick AT.

Kinston, n. c., Dec. 27.-In Wood
ington,- on Wednesday afternoon at 5
o'clock, at the home of the brides
parents, Miss Viola Waller will become
the bride of Mr. Amos Hall. The we'd
ding will be very quiet affair, and
Only the relatives and intimate friends
of the couple will be present.
Sunday evening at Z o'clock, at the
home OF the bride on East Lenoir
street, in this city, Mr.. Robert J.
Eure. of Elizabeth City, and Miss Mary
Ham were married, Elder w. j. Moore
officiating.
At the home of Mr.. Amos Jenkins,
father of the bride, in East Kinston,
Miss Bette Jenkins and Mr. Elijah
Sykes, of this county, were married.
Mr.. W. T. Harper and Miss Matte
S. Taylor. daughter of Mr. Lemuel
Taylor, were married at Lousin
Swamp church, Sunday afternoon at
4:30 O'Clock. in the presence of large
number Of invited guests. DR.. H. ID.
Harper, Sr.. performed the ceremony.
At the residence of Elder w. }.
Moore COZ Chestnut street, this city,
Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, MIR.
|G T. Holloman and Miss Nova Grif-
fin were married by Elder Moore.
MI Walter Phillips and Miss Mag
gle Price were married Sunday after
moon at $50 o'clock, at the residence
of Mrs Beaman, on Taffany avenue,
this city, Elder w. J. Moore officiat-
linC.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
TWO WEDDINGS CELEBRATED
One Was u Runaway Match, fhC
Couple Coming From Virginia.

Winston-Salem. N. c.. Dec. 81
A very pretty church wedding was
celebrated this afternoon at one
o'clock at the Broad Street Baptist
church, the contracting parties being
Rev. b. X. Mason, pastor of the
church and Miss Lillian Davis. a pop
ular and accomplished young lady
The church decorations were very
pretty and artistic.
Mrs. T. S. Sprinkle sand before t?"
ceremony. most beautifully Because
Of Thee Sweet heart DR.. II. A.
Brown, pastor of the First Baptist
church, of1iciated.
Mr.. l.. p. Payne. of Roanoke, ana
Miss Mabel Lockard. of Bedford City,
Va, arrived in the city this after
noon on the n. e w. train and were
united in marriage about 4:30 O'Clock.
The bride is strikingly handsome. =.
The couple admit that it was a rum
away match, there being objections
on the part of Miss Lockhart's par
ents. The bride escaped from her
home at three o'clock this morning,
catching the train for Roanoke. where
she was met by her lover. The couple
will go to Roanoke tomorrow. WherG
they will reside.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SLAIN AS SHE HUNG DOLL.
Child Beside Christmas Tree Killed by
Bullet Crashing Through Door.
Especial to Richmond Dispatch.)

Especial to Richmond DlSpatCn.)
Washington, Pa, Dec. 25.-Just as
she was hanging d doll for her baby
suster on Christmas tree at her home
in Hazel Kirk Pa, last night, Mary
the inne-ycar-old daughter OF James
Kennedy. received a bullet through her
brain. She died from her wound at
eight O'Clock this morning.
Mr.. Kennedy, who is foreman at the
Hazel Kirk Mines, had brought the
Christmas tree home. and he and his
wife and little daughter had spent the
evening decorating it, and were hang
ing the baby's presents on it, Mary
had picked up the doll, her gift to her
sister.
won't she be happy when she sees
this she exclaimed; then She reached
up to fasten it on the tree.
At this instant a shot, fired from out
side, crashed through the door and
with unerring accuracy struck the lit
tie girl squarely in the forehead.
Without uttering a sound she dropped
to the floor unconscious
Mr.. Kennedy rushed to the door, and
threw it open. Disappearing in the
darkness he saw a fleeing negro.
Though his wife had also dropped un-
conscious beside the little victim of
the tragedy, Kennedy ran from the
house and notified the police. A posse
set out Immediately In two hours
four negroes had been rounded up, and
are now held on suspicion. Identified
ton of the murderer, however, is next
to impossible.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
INFRACuoN Or POSTAL LAWS
Complaint Aladc-in Relation to Dc
livery of Mail at Certain Places iii
Frankfort.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Dec. 26-Complaint,
which is regarded as Involving infrac-
tons of the post office laws of a most
serious nature has been discovered
and is being investigated by the Post
office Department in relation TO the
delivery of mail to certain places at
Frankfort, Ky. The complaint which
does not contain any specifico charge
against any particular person, alleges
that the mail from Washington ad-
dressed to Frankfort has been divert
ed from its proper channel, and that
other mail has borne evidence of hav-
ing been tampered with. The postal
authorities here are reticent about the
complaint, but admit that it has been
filed and that it was made the subject
of Immediate investigation. which has
not been completed
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

mony was performed was tastefully
decorated in holly and potted plants,
an arch being formed of holly, under
which the young couple stood to be
made man and wife. 1t was a very
quiet affair, only the relatives and inti-
mate friends of the contracting parties
being present. Mrs. j. B. EXdIn rem
dered Mcndelssohn's wedding march,
and as the beautiful strains pealcd
forth, the bride and groom, preceded
by their attendants, Miss Ollie
Earnhardt, sister of the bride. and
Miss Louise Troy, of Durham, entered.
While the ceremony was being per-
formed Mrs. Exum rendered the beau
tiful selection, Call me thine own.
Many useful and ornamental presents
were received by the young couple
which were very handsome.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
X
Sayage-Iiighsnlith.

Tarboro. y. c., Dec. 2T.-Dr. r. t.
Savage and Miss Lizzie Whitley High
smith were married at the home of
the brides mother near Conetoe
Elder Sylvester Hassell, of the Print
tive Baptist church, pronouncing the
words that linked these two young
lives in hallowed union.
Loving hands had gathered ever
greens and flowers and the home was
full of the witchery of the wild
wrought into exquisite decorations for
the occasion.
The lady attendants daintily appar-
eled and carrying carnations, preceded
the bride to the parlor where the
ceremony took place. They were
Misses Beulah Lawrence, of Tai boro;
Bennie Highsmith, sister of the bride,
of Conetoe, and Ivey Pridgen. of Elm
City. The gentlemen attendants We're
Henry Brown and G.. e. Cobb. Conetoe,
and George Willard. of Kinston. stand
ing near the mantel which was a
bower of green and roses. and facing
the contracting parties as they en-
tered was Elder Hassell who. in a
brief but solemn ceremony pronounced
them man and wife. They then re-
tired to the library to receive the con-
gratulations and hearty good wishes
of friends. Soon thereafter. accom-
panied by the bridal party. they drove
to the home of the groom's father, T..
J. Savage, near Hobgood, where an
elegant wedding supper awaited them.
A. large number of wedding pres
ents were received. eloquent testimon-
ials Of the high regard in which both
are held by numerous friends.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mrs. Fannie Highsmith and is a young
woman Of many graces of character.
The groom, native of Halifax
county has been a successful prac-
ticing physician of Edgecombe coun-
ty, at Conetoe, for the past seven
years The future has in store for
him an even greater measure of sue
cess. and he is to be congratulated
upon. winning such bonny bride to
share this with him.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
NOT SHOT BY THE MOB.
Though Mortally Wounded, Killed
His Slayer.
(By The Associated Press. }

Tampa, Fla, Dec 26.-A special
to the Tribune from st. Petersburg,
Fla, says the coroner's jury investi-
gazing the killing of Capt. j. j. Mitch
ell and his slayer John Thomas, col
ored, today rendered a verdict that
Captain Mitchell came to his death at
the hands of the negro while in the
discharge of his duty and that the
negro met his death from a pistol shot
fred by Captain Mitchell The latter
feature of the verdict caused surprise
as it was generally believed that the
negro had been slain by a mob. The
jury however, claims to have had
proof that Captain Mitchell shot the
negro fatally after he had received q
mortal knife wound from him and
that the negro was in q dying condi-
ton when taken to Jail and actually
dead before the mob got possession Of
him.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SHOT HIS SISTER IN HER BED.
Having Killed Her He Attempted
Suicide. All Because of OBJ
lection to Her Marriage.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, Dec 26.-To prevent his
sister from marrying a man to whom
her parents were opposed, Caesar
Torcginni shot the girl dead as she
was lying asleep in her bed in her
room at 308 East 126th street early
this morning, Caesar then leaped from
the third story window with the in
tention of ending his own life He
is in the Harlem Hospital dying from
q fractured skull and internal in
juries. At the direction Of the par
ents. Caesar came here from Genoa,
Italy, to break off the intended nup-
tiaIs of his sister and an Italian to
whom the parents objected Failing
in this the brother killed his sister and
attempted to end his own life
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
REPORTER misunderstood.
Governor Did Not Mention Marriage
In His Sund~ Talk.

In the report of Governor Glenn's
talk in the Presbyterian Sunday
School last Sunday morning, it was
stated in The News and Observer yes
terday that Governor Glenn advised
young men to get married The Gov
ernor was quoted as saying:
81 would advise all the unmarried
men who are in love to get married
before the tenth day of January"
The reporter did not attend the
speaking, and, regrets the incorrect
publication He is informed by a
gentleman present that the Governor
made an earnest and interesting and
appropriate address. and made no ref
erence to marriage.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

1910 0-sun-5t.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
GIFTS TO MISS ROOSEVELT.
The Pcpc OF Rome VIII Send Hand
some Presents to the Happy Bride.

''All the world loves lover" and
when Nick Longworth wedS Miss
Alice Roosevelt there will be presents
galore but no duty will have to be
paid on them by Miss "Swcet Alice" :"
A special from Rome says:
Plus X has just declared his inten-
ton to send a wedding present to
Miss Alice Roosevelt on the occasion
of her wedding in February. The gift
probably will be d beautiful piece of
mosaic work from the vatican factory
probably copy of one Of the most
valuable paintings from the vatican
1t has not been determined whether
Monsignor Falconier, the apostolic DEL
egate in the United States, shall pre-
sent the gift on behalf of the Pope or
a special messenger shall be sent from
the vatican for the purpose. The lat
ter course will probably be followed
if the Pope is given assurance that a
papal representative would be accep-
table to the American Presidents
family.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
Greek letter Eratcrnities.
(Bv thc Associated Press.l

gates from Epsilon province of the
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity which
includes Georgia, Florida, and Ala
bama began two days meeting here
today. The principal matters discussed
were the building of the Devote mem
orial Hall at the University of Ala
bama, in honor of Noble l.. Devote,
founder Of The fraternity. and the pro
posed melting of four provinces at
Asheville, ~ c., in June next. A BAN
quet was held tonight. The meeting
will close tomorrow.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
A NEGRO WELL NIGH LYNcHED,
Struck White Driver Over the Head
With an Iron Rod.
(By the Associated Press.l J

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 26.-AleX Sparks,
negro hackman. narrowly escapes
lynching at the hands of a party of
infuriated white men on Florida
Avenue here late this afternoon. The
negro struck James Gaggord, q white
driver Of a furniture wagon over the
head with q heavy iron rod. inflicting
what may prove a fatal wound. The
negro ran but was overtaken by half
a dozen white men, who dragged him
into an alley. threatening to kill him
A crowd gathered and the men finally
delivered the prisoner to the police.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SEEKS NO SOUTHERN OUTLET.
B. 4. Yoakum Thus Declares of the
Frisco System.
(By the Associated Press }

st. Louis, Dec 26.-B. f.. Yoakum,
the executive head of the Rock Island
and Frisco systems. arrived from Chi
cago last night. He denied the recent
report that the Frisco is seeking an
outlet to the south Atlantic seaboard.
"The Frisco has not purchased or
contemplated purchasing any line
from Birmingham to the gulf he
said "You may say that the Frisco
will not be extended in that direction
Mr. Yoakum also characterized as
baseless the reports that the Frisco
System would attempt to acquire the
N Missouri, Kansas and Texas road.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
Marriage Licenses.

Ninety-nine marriage licenses have
been issued for Christmas weddings in
Wake county. and an unusually large
number were issued yesterday for
white couples, these being TO: Jacob
w. Adams, of Neuse. and Miss Orc
Reddish of Raleigh; Mr.. Wayne M.
Rowland, of Raleigh, and Miss Lucy
OVERLY, of McCullers: Mr.. J. +. Willis
of Richmond, Va. and Miss Armenia
Nina Penny. of Raleigh; Mr.. Albert H.
Ivey and Miss Eva Pearl Penny. of
Cary; Mr.. J. r. Pulley and Miss Stella
Eatman, of Raleigh; Mr.. Olin l. Floyd
of Ashpole, and Miss lydia Ann Pas
more, of Cary; Mr.. A. b. Austin. of
Sanford, and Miss Adelaide Pasmore,
of Cary Mr.. Troy r. Stevens and Miss
Lula Barker. of Garner; Mr.. John Fos-
ter Keith and Miss Glovenia O'Neal.
of Wake Forest.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
DEADLY GAME or CARDS.
After 1t One Man Lies "a Corpse and
Two Other People Receive Fatal
Wounds.

Owinsville, Ky, Dec 26.-As the
result of a dispute during card game
in Wise county, Va, near the Ken
lucky line, today, George Mead was
shot and instantly killed and viii
Ferguson, by-stander, and Mary
Rainey, a servant, were fatally
wounded. Ralph Snyder and John
Leslie. were paying cards with Mead
and participated in the fight.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
FIRED FIRST GUNS Ar SUMTER
Confederate Veteran Dies at the Age
OF SiXty-eight i'm Birmingham.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 26.-Major
James G. LaCoster, "a Confederate
veteran who took a prominent part III
the first guns at Forst Sumter, died
here today at the age of 68. He came
to this city from Charleston. s. c., and
is we'll known throughout Alabama.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
NINE PERSONS POISONED.
Victims, it is Claimed Of Political
Plot.
(By the Associated Press.)

Ell Paso. Tex, Dec 26.-At Torreon,
Mex, nine persons who were poisoned
at q banquet Saturday night have died
and many others are i'll. 1t is alleged
that the poisoncring was part OF Il
political plot. Strichyninc was put
into a bowl of punch. All the deal
are said to have been of one political
faction. The members of the oppos-
ing faction were attended the banquet
were not affected by the punch they
drank.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
Sale by Public Auction of all the
Tangible Property, both Real and
Personal of the Virginia Furniture
Company, Chase City, Va.

In the District Court Of the United
States for the Eastern District Of
Virginia--In the matter of the Nir-
ginia Furniture Company, Bank
rupt-In Bankruptcy.
In pursuance of decree OF the
above court, entered on the first day
Of December, 1905, at Richmond, Vir-
ginia, in the matter of the Virginia
Furniture Company, bankrupt, the
undersigned receivers therein, will
offer for sale by public auction. on
the 18th day of January, 1905, at
Chase City, Virginia, on the premises,
commencing at IL o'clock a. M, all
the tangible property, both real and
personal of the said bankrupt. the
Virginia Furniture Company, which
said property consists of q certain lot
of land situated at Chase City, Vlr-
gina, with certain factories thereon,
with all fixtures, appliances, ma
chinery and materials for the manu-
facturer of furniture, and also a lot
of completed furniture, consisting Of
bedsteads, bureaus, wasl1-stands and
such like
The above mentioned plant for the
manufacturer of furniture was erect
cd in the year 1903, and is supplied
with the very best and most modern
machinery and appliances, such as
No. ! Hardie-Tyner Corliss Engine:
one 100 horse power high pressure
boiler, dry kiln and water tank, with
railroad siding and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Private bids on the above property
will be received at any time before
the day Of the above sale.
Terms as follows: The furniture
and materials on hand for the manu-
facture OF furniture will be sold for
cash; the lot of land and the factories
thereon. together with the fixtures.
appliances and machinery will be sold
for one-third cash and the balance OIL
six and twelve months time for which
purchaser will give his negotiable
note with interest added for equal in
atallments of the deferred payments,
and title retained until the whole OF
the purchase money is paid, and the
said sale, whether private or public
shall be subject to the confirmation
of the court
T. e. ROBERTS.
G. j. FAULKNER.
Receivers.
12-10-sun-5t.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
FATAL FIRE IN HIS WHISPERS.
Santa Clans set t',c Cotton BEARD Aiire
and VIII Die.
(Ry the Associated Press. J

Coshocton, O.. Dec. 2G.-After play
ing Santa Claus FOR a number OF
ncighbors last evening. George Reed
aged %, was fatally burned at his
home near Tunnel Hill, 10 miles from
here. Following the celebration Reed
went 10 his room and in lighting q
lamp ignited the long cotton Whiskers
he wore fo~ tho disguise He was SC
badly burned that recovery is hope
less
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

Wyman, of the United States Marine
Hospital Service, announces that the
prohibition against passengers from
ports of Florida have been removed
the Florida health authorities haV@
given their consent to such action. As
a consequence there are now no res
trictionS anywhere on passenger;
from Cuban ports.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
ASKS wYMAN's ASSISTANCE.
In Doing Sanitary Work in Louisiana
and Mississippi.
(By the Associated Press. }

Austin Tex, Dec. 26.-State Healtn
officer Tabor has written to Surgeon
General Wyman of the United states
Public Health Marine Hospital asking
him to do sanitary work in Louisiana
and Mississippi this winter that the
Marine Hospital Service take charge
Of the work in those States outside of
New Orleans, with view of prevent
ing a recurrence of yellow fever ncxt
summer from any infection remaining
from the recent epidemic.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
WALTER SCOTT NOT DEAD.
The Cowboy Mine Ownc" Was Shot.
But Not Seriously Hurt.
(By the Associated Press. J

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. ga letter
from Walter Scott, tho cowboy mine
owner, who was reported murdered in
Death Valley some days ago, was re-
ceived by friends in this city yester-
day stating that Scott had been shot,
but was not seriously hurt.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
A Railroad Sold.
(By the Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 26.-The dis
patch to the Chronicle from Swains-
boro, Ga, says:
"a report has reached here that
President Geo. NJ. Bronson, of the
Stillmore Air Line Railroad, in which
he owns the controlling interest, has
sold the road, the transfer to be made
January 1, to the Central of Georgia.
The price paid is said to be 100000 -
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
BET HIS lIEARsE ON CLEVELAND
And Was a Warm supporter of Bryan
Also His Personal Friend.
(By the Aesociatod Prcss. }

Syracuse. N. Y, Dee. 26.-John Nc
Carthy, undertaken, died at his home
here today, aged So years. He was
known throughout the country as an
enthusiastic Democrat In 1884 he
bet everything he possessed, even his
hearse, on Grover Cleveland. He was
q warm supporter and personal friend
of VIM. j. BRYAN.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SMOKED OUT HIS LIFE.
Went to Bed With Cigarette and Died
of Suffocation in the Resulting Fire.
CRv the associated Press. J

Marin. Ala, Dec. 26.-W. O. John
son, well known attorney was suffo-
Gated by fire at his residence last
night, and died later from the effects
OF the smoke and flames. 1t it stated
that Mr.. Johnson was smoking 9
cigarette in bed and fell aslep, the fire
being communicated to the bed cloth
ing
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
Reduced Rates va Seaboarti, Account
Meeting Ancient Free and Ac-
ccptcd Masons.

The Seaboard announces account OF
meeting of the Ancient and Accepted
Masons at Raleigh, January 9th-12th,
they will make rate Of one and one
third fares plus 25 cents for round
trip, on certificate plan basis. All del
egatcs attending should provide them
selves with certificates furnished by
Agents. c. II. Gattis. T. p. A.. Raj
eigh, n. c.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
SIX CASES UNDER TREATMENr
During the Past Two Days Havana
Has Found No New Ones
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Havana, Dec. 26.-During the past
two days there have been no cases
of yellow fever or of suspicious symp-
toms. either in the hospitals or else.
where. Six cases of yellow fever re-
main under treatment.
A cablegram from Surgeon General
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
For This Seat $4,000.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. ga new high
record of a price for a seat on the
stock exchange was reached today
when $95,000 was paid. This with
the $4,000 initiation fee brings it up
to $4,000
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

rare enjoyment. The party con-
sisted of Misses Posie Tillie, Kate
Maynard, Matte Mills, Bertha Gotten,
Maye Suggs, Minnie and Sallie Gill,
Elsie Jones, Mrs. e. r. Maynard,
Messrs. Charles Maynard, Charles and
Carl Horton. PyrOr Sugggs, Howard
Williams, Charles Rallentinc, Bruce
Gunter, Jim Norris.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
A Schooner Grounds.
Gu tho Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Atlantic City, n. j., Dec. 26-Thc
four masted schooner G. II. Werner
from Wiscaset for Philadelphia
grounded off Townsend inlet last
night The vessel was loated undam-
aged.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

The following card has been issued:
Mr.. and Mrs.W. w. Robinson have is
sued invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter,
Pearl Lyons
to
Arthur Dixon Cashwell
on Wednesday, January 8, 1905,
at 6:15 o'clock .. m.
The groom is a popular citizen Of
Bladen county. The bride is lovely
young lady of Raleigh who is highly
esteemed by a large circle of friends.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
Informal Card Party.

Mr. Albert Root entertained infor-
mally at a, card party at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Root. Miss Eliza Simmons won the
prize. Refreshments were served in
the dining-room.
Those present were: Misses Eliza
Simmons Mary Thompson. Sadie Root,
Sophie Busbee, Elizabeth Cheshire,
Christine Rusbee. and Annie Root. and
Messrs. Albert Root. Charles Root.
Ivey Lewis. Henry Turner. Kemp
Lewis. and DR.. Charles Turner.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28

Philadelphia. Dec. 26.-Louis N.
well-knoWn newspaper
man and writer died today at his
home in Narberth. near here. of pneu-
mOnia.
The news & observer., 1905-12-28
A Happy Holiday Hay Ride.

Cardenas, n. c., Dec. 27.-Last
evening hay ride was given near
here in honor of Miss Posie Tillie, of
Bahama. The occasion was one of