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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
The settlement Of The Bonds.

The Council of State held an in
formal meeting yesterday afternoon
during which the matter of the Schaf-
er and South Dakota bonds was dis
cussed. Under the act as to the lat
ter the Legislature directed the issu-
ance Of bonds to the amount of some
1915, 900. payable in ten years and to
bear six per cent interest. In pursu-
ance of that direction Treasurer Lacy
will now proceed at once to have the
bonds prepared although there will
be a necessary delay in their issuance,
both to obtain the plates and, later. to
dispose of the securities to the best
advantage. The question of the South
Dakota bonds was left open, Governor
Glenn being merely directed to set
tie them as seems best to him. Just
what step will be taken to effect this
end has not yet been decided, there
being no particular haste as under
the stay granted by the Supreme court
the State has until June to settle the
judgment rendered aaginst it in the
South Dakota case.
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One who weighed questions wen:
Scales.
Good builder of legislation: sena-
tor Mason.
Men never short on the proper
bills: Senators Long.
Never quite satisfied Moore.
Could not be on the wrong side:
Wright
BRIGHT as a dollar, but his name
would not indicate it: Duls
Did not furnish much grist for Leg
islation: Miller,
Should have introduced some warm
bills: Somers.
An enemy to bad legislation:
Thorne
A leader in all progressive meas
ures: Vann:
trap for mischieYous bills: Webb.
Liable to break a vote under great
pressure: Crisp.
An artist in changing the style of
his vote on short notice: Taylor.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. A. B. Stron-
ach, chairman of the House commit
tee, by direction of the full commit
tee, called to see General r.. F. Hoke
and presented him with q copy of the
resolution of the General Assembly
rendering him a reception. General
Hoke has been too unWell to receive
the committee formally or accept the
honor conveyed. He showed deep
feeling in expressing his high appre-
citation of the compliment.
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PLEASANT AFTERNOON.
Mission Department Gave an Enjoy
able Tea Yesterday Afternoon.

The Foreign Mission department
of the Ladies Society for Christian
Work was held yesterday afternoon in
the Presbyterian Sunday school room.
The meeting was presided over by Mrs.
w. S. Primrose. The program was ar
ranged by Miss Bette Penick, whose
interest for Foreign Mission work con-
tinues undated as the years so by.
Interesting papers were read by
Mrs. Mary b. Sherwood, Mrs. Kate
Walker and Miss Willie Law, concern
ing Japan and her people, accompan~
led with map and Illustrations on the
blackboard.
After the close of exercises the aud
fence were requested to stay and par
take OF a cup of real Ceylon and In
dia tea. The doors were then thrown
open to the ladies' parlor, where a
scene of beauty was revealed. Upon
the walls were hung Japanese pictures
and on several tables were curios of
various kinds, consisting of specimens
of Choisonne ware, sake cups, rough
blue ware, carved wood, pagodas,
traps, mustache combs, shoes, stock
ings, fans, canes, vases. photographs,
and in fact, such q variety of curios has
seldom been seen in our city. These
were kindly loaned by Mrs. G. T..
johnson, Mrs. w w. Smith, and Rev.
Dr. A. M. Curtis, who owns a large coll
lection sent him by his missionary son
in Japan. One especial curio was an
idol of small sic, about four inches
high, that had been presented to the
missionary by one of his converts to
Christianity, as he had no further use
for it. This ugly little idol was worn
from use. 1t no doubt had been a
pocket companion.
After viewing the above collection
the tea table next claimed the atten-
ton of the visitors. In the centre Of
the room, presided over by Mrs. Leo.
Heartt and Mrs. Thackston, tea ana
waters were dispensed by the hands of
four young ladies, Miss Mary Duncan,
Miss Julia Moment, Miss May Monta-
que and Miss Steinmetz, dressed in
the costume of Japan, looking more
bewitching, if possible, than in Ameri-
can dress.
The evenin gclosed with a song from
the japanese by Mrs. Horace Dowell,
accompanied on the piano by Mrs.
Baumann. 1t was altogether a most
pleasant and profitable afternoon, the
readings, the illustrations, the music
and the social cup of tea, the inter-
change of pleasant cordiality that
passed between members of this
church serve to strengthen the tie that
binds and to encourage to renewed
interest in the womans work of this
organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
THE FUNERAL or REAGAN.
His Widow Refuses Request TO Per-
init the State to Conduct 1t.
(By the Associated Preas.l

Palestine, Tex. March Mrs.
John II. Reagan has refused the re-
quest of the legislature that the State
be permitted to conduct the funeral
Of her late husband and have the
body lie in state at Austin with inter-
ment in the State cemetery.
Mrs Reagan said her husband had
expressed q desire to be buried at
Palestine. The funeral Will be con-
Quoted Wednesday by the Masons the
officiating officer being Henry Bates
Stoddard, of BRYAN past eminent
grand commander of the Grand Com
mandery of the United States. The
funeral will be attended by Governor
Lanham, a majority of the members
Of the legislature and prominent
Texans from all portions of the State,
special trains having been announced
on several roads.
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Opinions Today.

The Supreme court failed to hand
down opinions on yesterday as it is
customary for it to do every Tuesday
while in session. The opinions will be
filed today, instead. Now that the Leg
islature has adjourned, it is expected
that the appointment of a Supreme
court reporter to succeed Zeb Vance
Walser Will be shortly announced. Mr..
Walser is now positively the last
rose of summer" on the Fusion bush.
The frosts have cut off all of his COM
patriots of both high and low degree,
he clinging still like a bunch of with
cred grapes to the vine Of office, far
past the SHOWS and storms of many
defeats. The court will, however, shake
the bush with little more delay--in
all probability.
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CRAWFORD AT PEACE.
A Most Enjoyable Entertainment Was
Given by The Young Ladies.

The ladies of Crawford met last
night in Miss Matte Jenkyn's parlor
for tea Miss Cole Miss Bette Bar
ker, and Miss Jessie Brown were
the first callers. Just before the COM
pany arrived Miss Matte told Miss
Mary Smith about her long lost broth
err, Peter, and limited at a love affair
of her youth in characteristic spinster
fashion. The maid, Martha, made a
decided hit
The second scene took up the So
cial life, of Crawford after the failure
of the bank. The beautiful spirit and
loving helpfulness of the sweet old
fashioned ladies were shown most de-
lightfully in their relations with Miss
Matte in her reduced circumstances
The two happy love affairs afforded
a most pleasant sub-current to the
every day life of Crawford.
One of the most affecting scenes was
the shock caused by Miss Mattie's
proclamation that Miss Jessie Browns
waist was the very place for the
majors arm
The play was most effectively staged
and well rendered The costumes
together the play was most charm
ing.
The success of the evenings en-
tertainment was largely due to the
training of Mrs. McLain, who has
charge of the Elocution Department
of Peace Institute.
The following was the cast
Miss Matilda Jenkyns, Miss Matty-
Mrs. MacLain.
Miss Mary Smith, her visitor---Lil-
liam Fields.
Miss Jessie Brown, new resident
Myrtle Conrad.
Miss Pole, a friend to Miss Jenkyns
Alice Quinlan.
Miss Forester, born a Tyrrell-
Beulah Dills.
The Honorable Miss Jamison, a
leader in society-Sadie Richardson.
Miss Barker, a retired milliner-
Gertrude DilIs.
Martha, Miss Matty's servant
Marie Long.
Peggy, Miss Barker's servant-Lu-
Gle Draughan.
Little Susan, Elizabeth
Duncan
Jennie, a customer-rAnnie Lee
Wynne.
Scenes
Scene Miss Matty's Parlor-Af-
ternoon Tea.
Scene 2.-The Same-'Iiss Matilda
Jenkyns licensed to sell tea"
Scene 3.-Miss Barker's Parlor-A
Card Party.
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ter. with Miss Ellen West; Mr.. j. W.
simpson, with Miss Annie Hinsdale;
Mr. Norman II. Johnson, with Miss
Lois Long, of Statesville; Mr.. Gordon
Harris, with Miss Marine Rogers; Mr.
c.. L. Jones. with Miss Louise Pitten-
ger: Mr. Emil c. Herr, with Miss Nell
Hinsdale;; NJ w. Colcock, Jr., with
Miss Margaret Mackey; Mr.. l.. NJ.
Smith, with Miss Emily Higgs; Mr.
VIII Hunter, with Miss Mary Lacy.
The stays were: MeSsrs. &. D..
Mackay, S. A. Stockard. G. f. Hin
kins, Charles u. Harris. James Me-
Kimmon, CT. NJ. MacNider and w. ~.
Darker
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Few Legislative Left-overs.

The dearth of legislators was fear
some yesterday, only a straggler here
and there remaining. The clerks
offices at the capitol were alight last
night and busy all day yesterday fin
ishing up the work of the session and
there was no let up in the work in
the Secretary Of States Offices. Among
those of the members who remained
over to attend to special business were
Senators Stephen G. Bragaw and
Charles Webb, of Asheville. Mr.. Bra
gaw leaves this morning for his home
in Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Mrs. II. X. Reid Dead.

News of the death of Mrs. H. Is.
Reid of Greensboro, came yesterday
to her niece, Mrs. Plat d. Walker
wife of Associate Justice Walker
They leave this morning to attend the
funeral.
Mrs. Reid was a sister Of the late
Judge Settle and of Col. David Settle
of Rockingham. and of Mrs. David S.
Reid, of Reidsville, the widow of the
late Governor Reid. She was about
seventy-five years old and had been i'll
for some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Davenport--King.

Kinston, N. c., March Especially
Mr.. Hazey Davenport, of this county,
and Miss Nora King, daughter of MIR.
Ivey King, of Jones county, were mar
ried Sunday evening at 7:15 o'clock at
the residence of Justice j. G.. Cox, in
this city, Mr. Cox performing the cere-
mony.
1t was said to have been a runaway
match, the parents of both parties OBJ
jecting.
The bride and groom gave their
ages on the marriage certificate as 10
and Fl respectively.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
HIS REVERANcE A BIGAMIsT.
Benjamin Ashley Had One Wife in
This State, Another in Tennessee.
(By the Associated Press.)

Knoxville, Tenn, March 7.-Rev.
Benjamin w. Ashley, minister of the
Christian church residing near New
port, Tenn, was given a sentence of
fifteen months in the penitentiary in
Federal court today for violating the
pension laws. In investigating his
case a pension examiner discovered
that he was a bigamist.
After Ashley had been placed on the
pension rolls, North Carolina woman
claiming to be his wife made applica-
ton for a division of the pension.
Ashley swore she was not his legal
wife, but that his wife was a Tennes-
see woman. Investigation proved that
Ashley married his first wife in 1865
and had never obtained a divorce but
had abandoned her thirty years ago,
marrying a second time after coming
to Tennessee to reside. He pleaded
guilty to perjury and may be prosecut-
ed for bigamy when he has served his
Federal sentence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
WOMAN and
SOCIETY.

Married in January's boar and rhine,
Widowed you'll be before your prime.
Married in February's sleety weather,
Life you'll Irvine in tune together.
Married when March winds shrill and
boar.
Your home win be on foreign shore.
Married meath Aprils changeable
skies.
A checkered path before you lies.
Married when bees DER May blossoms
fit,
Strangers around your board will sit.
Married in the month of roses-June
Life will be one long honeymoon.
Married in July, with flowers ablaZe,
Bitter-sweet memories in other days.
Married in Augustus heat and browse,
Lover and-friend in your chosen spouse
Married i'm golden September glow,
Smooth and serene your life will flow.
Married when leaves in October thin
Toll and hardship for you begin.
Married in wells of November mist,
Dame Fortune your wedding ring has
kissed.
Married in days of December's cheer,
Loves star burns brighter from year
to year.
Mrs L NJ Gordon who has been
i'll at the home of Mrs. w. G. Martin
is able &c be out again.
MISS CANINE Jones, OF ASneVllie,
is visiting the family of Col. Charles
f. Johnson.
Mrs. E. l.. Hassel of Altamahaw,
is a guest at the Marlborough.
Hon and Mrs. A. M. Scales left
yesterday for their home in Green's
boro.
Hon. and Mrs. Mark Morgan left
yesterday for their home at Laurel
Spring.
Miss Mary Harrison, a charming
young lady of Enfield. who has been
visiting Miss Louise Pittenger, left for
her home yesterday.
Miss Essie King left yesterday for
Selma.
Mrs Charles Horne, of Clayton.
after a visit to relatives here, left yes
terday.
Mr., and Mrs. E. x. Powe, of Dur
ham, were here yesterday on their way
to Jackson Springs.
Miss Birdie Dunn left today for
Wyatt
Mrs. w. II. Borden, of Goldsboro.
was here yesterday, the guest of Mrs.
e. c. Duncan.
Mrs. Annie Hunter left yesterday
for Neuse.
Mrs. r. C. Ellington is here from
Kittrell to visit her daughter, Mrs j.
Il. Williford.
Mrs. l.. p. Duncan left yester-
day for Cameron.
Mrs. James Watson after a visit
to Mrs. J. S. Price left yesterday for
her home in Abingdon, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Death by stryeInine.
lRv the Associated Press. }

Honolulu. March 6.-At an inquest
into the death Of Mrs James l.. Stan
ford today DR.. G. b. Wood, one Of
the autopsy physicians, testified that
the symptoms found by him and other
physicians indicated that strychnine
poisoning was the cause of Mrs. Stan
ford's death. The different organs.
he said. failed to show any sufficient
cause for death from disease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
A DELIGHTFUL DANCE.
To Miss Niese of Jersey City and Miss
Mary Harrison.

A delightful dance was given last
night in Raney Library Hall, this COM
to Miss Niese, of Jersey
City, a charming blonde, and Miss
Mary Harrison, of Weldon, lovely
brunette, who are visitors here.
The couples dancing We're: Mr.. p.
3. Fleming, with Miss Niese; Mr.. w.
T. Dixon. with Miss Mary Harrison;
Mr.. r. Y McAden, with Miss Mary
Barbee; Mr.. w. G. Briggs, with Miss
May Johnson; Mr.. Eugene Armbrus-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
APPOINTS No LEGISLATORS.
Governor Glenn Lays Down Rule as
to Officers.

Governor r.. b. Glenn. tired, but
much pleased with his trip to Wash
ington, was busy in his office yester-
day.
He desires that it be known that
in appointing to directors places and
offices in his gift that he viii mot APP
point members of the Legislature to
these places. He has many friends in
the present General Assembly whom
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Justice Walter clark selected.
CBv the Associated Press. )

(By the Associated Press)
New York, March 6.-The Senate
of the University of New York today
selected Walter Clark of North Caro-
lima, and Y j. Pope, of South Caro-
lima, to be judges to select the names
for the Hall of Fame of the Univer-
SitV
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Goes to Tvbee.

Levins Orchestra has obtained the
engagement to render music at Tybee
Island this summer and viii go to that
Georgia resort on the twentieth of
May, returning to Raleigh in the fall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
The Ola Podrida.

The Ola Podrida Club was charm
ingly entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Charlotte Williamson.
A series of instructive and interest
ing papers were read. Mrs. Hubert
Haywood presented one on italian
Literature and Miss Eliza Pool read
selections from Mrs. Humphrey
Wards Eleanor"
At the close of the literary meeting
delicious refreshments were served.
A number of guests were present in
addition TO the club membership.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08

Legislators by tens and hundreds
left for their homes yesterday, the un-
ion depot being crowded with those
homeward bound
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
With Miss Eliza simmons.

A delightful afternoon was spent
Yesterday by~the guests of Miss Eliza
Simmons, twelve in number.
The color decorations OF the parlor
was in red, and as the result of the
game of six handed euchre the prize.
a bunch of red carnations, was won
by Miss Hal Morson. Il
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
lawn. FIoMers. sldeMaIlss.

Prof. w. y. Massey. horticulturalist
at the A. & III College. has accepted
an invitation to deliver a lecture be-
fore the Woman's Club Of Raleigh OF.
Saturday afternoon He will discuss
the care of lawns and flowers, treating
incidentally the care of sidewalks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
4 Strike This Morning.
tEv the Associated Press. J

New York. March G-The Manhar-
tan Elevated and Subway employees
have decided to strike at 4 a. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08
Tuscarora Club.

The Tuscarora Club will meet with
Mrs. j. NJ. Fleming Thursday evening
at four o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-08

meeting yesterday afternoon held with
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain at her home
in West Raleigh. The hostess was
most gracious and her guest enjoyed
the occasion.
The subject discussed was Constan-
tinople and three interesting papers
were read, these being The Women
Of Constantinople," by Mrs. John =.
Kenney; The Legends of CONSTANT
nople," by Mrs Charles McKimmon,
and THE Streets of Constantinople,
ty Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.
The meeting was very largely at
tended, as it was the last before Lent.
The special guests We're Mrs. George
McGehee, Mrs. f. w. Brewer and Miss
Sallie Cotton, of Cottondale.
Mrs. Overman Favorite In Washing
ton Society.
In it's Sunday society column, the
Richmond Times-Dispatch contains a
beautiful picture of Mrs. Lee S. Over
man and in its society news from
Washington has the following:
Mrs. Overman, wife of Senator Lee
S. Overman, junior Senator from
North Carolina comes to Washington
with unusual prestige as she is not
only the wife of a Senator. but also
the daughter of Senator Merrimon, q
former Senator from North Carolina,
who at the time of his death, was
Chief Justice of his State. Mrs. Over
man was married to Senator Oyerman
in Raleigh, n. c. They have two
daughters, who are with them, and
are being educated in Washington.
Mrs Overman has been the recipient
of much attention since she came to
Washington, and returns civilties cour-
teously and with cordially. She is
very youthful in appearance, is tall,
graceful blonde with very easy, at
tractive manners, showing at a glance
that she was reared in Southern arls-
tocratic life. Senator Overman is also
distinguished looking, courteous and
cordial, occasionally dropping in and
joining his wife during the latter part
of the brilliant afternoon receptions
given by the wives of the Senators at
the Cochran Hotel during the season"
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The Associated Charities.
To the Ladies of the General Commit
tee of the Associated Charities:
Your superintendent begs leave to
submit the following report for the
month of February:
Applicants for aid during the month
SIS, help extended to Asa, turned down
GA.
We have had some very severe
weather during the month of Febru-
ary which accounts for the large
number of calls. We have found work
for four colored women; have sent one
man and his sick wife to their home in
Durham; clothing has been taken this
month from the office by some Of the
ladies of the general committee and
Col Olds for thirty families.
We have had to deal this month
with some very pitiful cases. The SUI
perintendent wishes in this report to
extend to all who have aided in car
rying on this God-given work his
thanks and appreciation.
Let us say. ladies, to you who are
so much interested in this work, that
to put one family beyond the need of
charity is more useful than to tide
twenty over into next weeks misery.
Respectfully submitted
r. S. STEPHENSON.
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Kenntness Book Cab.

The meeting of the Kenntness Book
Club was held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. II. M. Wilson and the after
noon was most agreeably spent by the
club members and the special guests.
The papers read had to do with ia
pan, and these were: '"fhe Japanese
Army by Miss Eleanor .Vass and Jap
anese Cities by Miss Susan Marshall.
The papers were interesting and val
liable. AT the close of this feature of
the melting refreshments were served.
In addition to the members of the
club the special guests were: Miss
Mary Almond Nash, of Charlotte. and
Miss Eliza X. Brown. of Minneapolis.
X y X
The Cantata Tonight.
No more appropriate cantata or
oratorio could have been chosen for
performance by the choir Of the
Church of the Good Shepherd for the
beginning of this lenten season than
that which will be given tonight,
Stainer's CFucifixion or "A Meditation
on the Sacred Passion of Our Holy
Redeemer."
The work is written for tenor and
baritone sclo voices, chorus and organ.
Several hymns are introduced
throughout the work to be sung by
choir and congregation.
The regular choir will be assisted
by Mr.. A. c. jackson. baritone and
Miss Elizabeth d. Burt. organist.
The Offering will be for the choir
fund. The service will begin at
o'clock.
Fortnightly Review.
Most pleasantly entertained was
the Fortnightly Review Club at its
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Fortnightly Review.

Most pleasantly entertained was
the Fortnightly Review Club at its
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-06-30
CHAPTER XIII,

Yolande was a strict and faithful
guardian; and Mr.. Romford, no doubt
finding it impossible to get speech Of her
mother alone, had probably left the place,
for they saw no mere of him. Indeed,
they were thinking of other matters. Yo-
1ande was anxious to get away to the
south, and yet afraid to risk the fatigue
of travelling on a system obviously so
frail as her mothers was. She kept lin
gering on and on in the hope of seeing
some improvement taking place, but her
mother, though much more cheerful in
spirits, did not seem to gain in strength !;
indeed, she seemed physically so weak
that again and again Yolande postponed
their departure. This also had it's draw
backs, for the weather was becoming
more and more wintry, and out-of-door
exercise was being restricted. 1t was
too cold for driving; Yolande had sent
back the pony carriage. Then she dared
not expose her mother to northerly or
easterly winds. Frequently now she had
to go out for her morning walk by her
self, brisk promenade once or twice up
4 and down the pier being enough to send
her home with pink cheeks. At last she
said to her mother, with some timidity:
Il have been thinking, mother, that
we might take some ones advice as to
whether you are strong enough to bear
the journey"
Il think 1 could CO." the mother said.
"Oh, yes, 1 should like to try, Yolande,
for you seem so anxious about it, and Of
course Worthing must be dull for you"
The girl went and stood by her moth
er's SIDE and put her hand gently on her
shoulder.
Mother, my father is fretting that he
can be of no service to u.s."
ooh, no, no, no, Yolande," the other