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The news & observer., 1905-12-19

THE FALL TERM FINE.
Durham County Schools doing Re
marlSably Well-ClOse Friday
for Holidays.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and observer
Durham. N. c.. Dec. 18-The schools
of Durham county viii close on Frida?
of this week and remain closed until
Monday, January lst. The fall term
of the county schools. now nearing a
close. has been very successful. Su-
perintendent Massey told the cores
pondent today that the reports handed
him during the last few days. show
that the enrolment of the white
schools is about $500 and the coloreG
900, making a total of 2.700. This
shows a small increase over the en-
rollment of last fall. The attendance
has been very fine. Since the opening
of the schools in September the pupils
have taken out n total of $500 vol
umes from the rural Libraries of the
schools.
on the first Monday in January the
county board of education will meet
for the purpose of apportionine the
school funds for the vear. AT the
meeting in August sufficient funds were
apportioned for the fall tArm and at
the nett meeting of the board the per
capita apportionment for the year Will
be made. 1t IS thought that the APP
port.onment win be $500 a head.
In the police court this morning
there were a goodlly number Of cases
to claim the attention of the mayor.
There were . number of small! larceny
cases and other cases for violating the
city laws. None Of tho cases were oI
special Importance.
sad Death Of Il Child.
The tWo-year-old son Of Rev. j. B.
Thompson, who has been pastor OF
the Durham circuit but was trans
ferred to the Roxboro circuit at the
last conference, died here Saturday
night The child had been i'll for
sometime. The family had packed up
ard were ready to move when the sick
ness of the child prevented. The re-
mains Of the little one were Inferred
today.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19

of jewelry to sell at Csc piece, and
when you sell them and send us the
money we will send you beautiful i'm
ported French Bisque Doll, beautifully
dressed, standing II inches high. Re-
member, you do not send any money
until you've sold the jewelry. We've
such confidence in the childrenof North
Carolina. we send the jewelry on re-
ceipt of vour name. If your parents
come to Greensboro, get them to
bring you to Meyers Store. where
Santa Claus makes his headquarters
with the largest and prettiest collec-
ton of Xmas gifts ever in the South.
Address
The news & observer., 1905-12-19

ingly pathetic through its ingenious
construction.
very capable company of players
has been organized by Manager AL. s.
Roth to support the charming actress.
Miss Suzanne Santie, chief among
whom may be mentioned Edward r.
Mawson. who is well known through
out the country as an exceedingly
capable leading man. The production
will i'm every way be identical with the
original at the Empire Theatrel New
York. both as to staging and dress.
The play which is in four acts Will be
staged by Edward f.. Rose. The first
act represents the Beaches. Barches-
ter; the second act. Ned Annesley' 8
chambers in London. and Acts III and
lIV, Rosamonds cottage in Fullham.
X X 4
Durham Social News.
| Durham. N. c.. Dec. 18.-There was
quiet marriage on Alston avenue last
| evening at G:30 o'clock. The con-
| tracing parties were Mr.. Samuel j.
| Robertson and Miss Lula Belle Good
win. The lows were said at the home
of the bride.
A sacred concert was given at Trim
| ity Methodist church last night. the
concert being given by Miss Alice
| Hundley the organst! This took the
place of the regular preaching service
| The programme rendered was elabor-
ate and there was a large crowd in
| a
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sal neath of ~ (hjld.
The Teachers Club.

The Teachers Club Of Raleigh met
last night in the Art Building at n.
Mary's, a pleasant and Profitable even
ing being spent.
Mr. r. IT. Ellington, of Richmond
is here to attend the marriage this
evening of his sister. Miss Lalla
Rookh. and Nh. Ellsworth II. Hanks.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
Durham Social News.


The following invitations have been
received by friends:
"Dr. and Mrs. Robert Joseph Grimes
request the honor of
your presence
at the marriage of their daughter.
Matte.
Mr.. Exum Lafayette Mayo
on the morning of Tuesday.
the twenty sixth of December,
at eight o'clock.
A. Home
Bethel, North Carolina,
At Home. Norfolk, Virginia"
:. \ X
Emerson -SlOcomb
The engagement of Miss Lillian
Slocomb, of Fayetteville. ~ c.. and
Mr.. Neil Emerson, of Wilmington. N.
c., was formally announced last
week. Mr.. Emerson is the son of
II. M. Emerson, president of the At
lantic Coast Line railroad, and Miss
Slocomb is a young lady of many
charms. being favorite in the social
circles of the State.
4 j. !.
MFR. and Mrs. II. G. Guthrie.
Charlotte, n. c., Dec. 18.-A most
delightful event in social circles here
was the crystal wedding reception this
evening Of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Guthrie
at their home in Dilworth.
The reception was brilliant and was
attended by large number of
friends. the residence being artisti-
cally decorated and many gifts in cut
glass and crystal being received by
the popular couple.
Receiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Guthrie were Mesdames f. P.
Guthrie. of Rockingham; r. M.
Brannon, NJ. p. Pegram, Jr.. E. c.
Register T. S. Franklin, r. c. Moore,
F. NJ. Osborne, j. F.. Yorke, H. A.
Murrill. w. HI. Harris, r. A. Mayer,
w. L. Butt, j. w. Zimmerman, f. T.
Cansler, f. d. Samp<n, j. F. Wilkes,
Walter Brem. j. L. Kolner, E. r..
Russell, F. d. Glover, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Wilson, of Greensboro; Misses
Pat LaGrand. of Rockingham; Norma
Van. Landingha,m, Octavus Hughes.
of New Bern Helen Brem. Lizzie
Lawrence, Linda Hoskins, Mary Ar
niard Nash, Daisy Collettt Nan Dowd
and Charles Hutchison.
X 4 ].
A Shower Party.
Wilson, N. c.. Dec. 18.-A most
pleasant social function was given in
lnlS CITY SATURDAY dIlcIHOOH NHCii
Miss Catharine Pace entertained with
q Shower Party in honor of Miss
Lila Harper who is to be married
tomorrow evening to DR.. w. H. An
derson. of this city. The occasion was
in all respects most delightful. and
many useful and beautiful souvenirs
were rained at the bride which she
most highly priced. All the guests.
which were many, as they partook OF
the delicious punch, toasted the bride,
and afterwards wrote the same in a
book to be presented by her. During
the afternoon elegant refreshments
were served by Miss Pace.
This evening Miss Pauline WOodard
entertained the bridal party of the An
derson- Harper wedding. which occurs
tomorrow evening. The affair was a
most elegant one, and will long be
most pleasantly remembered by ali
'esent. An elaborate spread was OF
course hugely enjoyed during the
evening.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
A Beautiful
Dressed Doll Free
for Christmas
for Every Child

The big, new, beautiful
department store In
Greensboro, N. c., wants
to become a household
word in every North Car
olina home. To start with
they will send any child
urba uyritoS thaY,o IN ,1iaoac
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
Entertainment 1T Raeford.

Raeford NJ c., Dec. 1S.-The regu,
lar entertainment preceding the
Christmas examinations was given by
the Music and Primary pupils before
large audience here last night in the
institute auditorium. A good part of
the program was taken up with we'll
rendered pieces by the. vocal class un-
der Miss Murphy and by the class, in
instrumental music under Miss
Harriss. There were several Quartets.
many solos. and other pieces too num>
erous to mention. Perhaps nothing
however, was more enjoyed thar.
"Tom Thumbs Wedding" by the Pri-
mary pupils. trained by Miss Sallie
MacBryde.
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To Wed This Evening.

This evening at six o'clock - 304
North Person street the home of the
brides father. Mr.. Frank f. w 4ath-
ers, there will take place the wedding
Of Miss Lucylle Ethel Weathers AID
Mr.. Edwin Walker Yates.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
this angle North Carolina take rank

this angle North Carolina take rank
of seventh.
The government pays the railroads
for annual transportation of the mail
service in North Carolina $S7S.652 and
$l19,797 for railway postoffice cars
The mileage of the railway postal
routes is 4,493. Steamboat service -
North Carolina costs S22,745 and the
length Of the routes tota-~ 495 miles
ADD PENCE REGULAR STORY
Gudger Makes No Comment.
Representative Gudger declined to-
day TO comment on l.. l.. Shipman' S
letter published in the News and OBJ
server reiterating the charge that he
promised not to be candidate for re-
nomination. He may reply later.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
J. L.O'QUINN & CO
Florist
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA

We Give Southern Trading Stamps
Carnations, Roses and VioIets, our
speciality. bouquets and floral decor
ations arranged in the best style al
short notice. Palms, Ferns and win
ter blooming plants for the house.
Fall Bulbs. Hyacinths. Narcissus
Tulips, etc. Rose bushes, snrubbery
evergreens and shade trees. veget.
able plants In season.
The news & observer., 1905-12-19
A STRONG ENDORSEMENT.
A lady who slept only one night on one
OF OUR
ROya| |astiC | cit
MATTRESSES
Writes as follows:

Chcraw, S. c., Sept. %, 1905.
Messrs. Royal & Borden,
GOldsbOPO, u. g.
GentIemen:-
On passing through Salisbury this
summer I had occasion to- spend the
night at tile Central Hotel and was
charmed With the delightful mattress
with Which the bed was provided.
Upon investigation found it TO be one
OF your ROYAL ELASTIC FELTS,
and now write 90 ask the price OF
same. both for double and single beds.
You will favor me with early reply.
Respectfully,
Miss
This young lady is now the happy
possessor of one of our mattresses
Could any recommendation be
stronger?
# your local dealer does not handle
our Mattresses. writ to US direct
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
HARPER.
WILL VISIT RocKEFELLER's.
HON ES AT P ocANTlco HILLS
n BEFORE RETURNING TO
CHICAGO.
(By Publishers press.)

NEW YORK, March 2o-Professor
R. Harper. before he returns
TO Chicago will visit John D. Rookie.
feller's pocantico estate in Westches'
ter county.
Il Mr.. Rockefeller has a rare collec1
ton of flowers and plants, in Which, 1t
is said, Professor Harper takes great
interest Besides he has a fine sun
parlor in the front OF his Louise and
overlooking the American Rhine
where the head OF the Chicago Uni
verSlty can sit and enjoy himself tc
his hearts content.
Mr.. Rockefeller and the Harpers in
tend to stay at Lakewood, it is re
ported, for about four weeks, whel
they will so to Pocantico Hills.
Or. Harper was reported much bel
ter yesterday. (,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
FRENCH LOSE FAITH stS5s. Y
IN RUSSIAN ALLIES,
Russians Not Prepared Vet to Sue
For Peace-War Will Be Pro i.'
c. longed.

x PARIS, March 20.-The Russian de.
feats eliminating with Gen. Kuropat,
lsin's recall have completely shaken
French officials and public opinion
concerning Iaussia's ability to sue,
cessfully make head against the com:
plications. The first view that the
Russian reverses were part of a STRAIT.
egic plan, is now entirely abandoned
ana all comments turns upon 3Rnssia's
accommodating misfortunes. The rec,
lognized Russian organ, the Echo de
Paris" says Kuropatliin follows the
path Of Alexief, stoessel, Orloff;; stark,
y Grippenherg. and long list Of others
in various stages of investigation and
! disgrace and a dispatch announcing
that Captain Clado has been relieved
Of all functions appears to empha
size the condition Of Russias military
decentralization. The caro- says kuro,
patkin was the victim Of over'pru'
dence and lack Of audacity.
Military critics point out that Gen
4 Lineyitch did not graduate from the
e school of cadets OF the military acad
I, envy, but began his service as vol
unteer and private. While a sub
~ ordinate officer during the Russo
y Turkish war Linevitch rst.met kuro
patkin, then a captain. The latte
: represents the student soldier Will
= Linevitch represents the man from
: the ranks. The peace prospects, a
7 though recently considered bright
e now seem 10 have disappeared. TIL
~ officials say this is due mainly to il
-. pans insistence that Russia shall su
=. for peace, whereas Russian pride pr
a vents her from taking the initiativ
- Therefore It is believed that the We
" will be indefinitely prolonged with ii
prospect of a steady series OF Japa
't ese successes above Nlukden. Japan
~ approach to Siberia is considered OF
- Of the momentous epochs Of the wa
- and as marking the first Japane
-, possession OF Asiatic territory hithe
- to held by European power.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
RECElVERSHlPs
For the Kansas Branch Of Standard
5 y VIII Be Demanded. 80 - ~

INDEPENDENCE ,ttS Kas, March 90
application will be made next
week to the district court of Neodo-
sha county for a receiver. for all the
Of the Prairie OIL Tand Gas
Company in that county. The suit
viii sbe brought BY ind pendent soll
producers. u The scourt will Fbe asked
toFe Join the comp from sremoyins
ITS pipes conn citing the wells ownl,i
eddy the petit toners. The receiver
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
Police BUSINESS
SHOWS SEV ~ OF AlLRoA M
Work. Bel q 10 ON Es q I'll 80
sWlTc H \

49,
( The police business during the past;
week end was better thansI for many
moons. yiolators5 in all was the
cTryopsand ofIthat number but two baps
ipeared before the throne Whichg@as:
presided over BY City Clerk. Engle, in
the absence; OF the mayor
Mike AIcMann was charged with be-
ing drunk, fighting and using pro
family on the streets Of the city. JIG he
guessed he vas drunk, but didn't re-:
member anything about the other3tw!o
charges officer Mlnnear did. Sgf He
said that the prisoner and one Frank
|Mulllgan started fighting near the old
watering trough on Water street,
First ward, but before they did any.
damage to each other he arrested
i them with tho assistance Of Bud
Jackson. & I. isEi E 4 +. & AZ i5
These two men are typical turkeys,
4 being employed on the steel works
switch. When this class .of men is
around q town police business is nj
1 ways brisk, and while there is q com
paratiyely small class here now, they
Z will doftheir& humble best to heln
"A things along TO Keep the officers re
|. minded that thereiis a new swltchElr
the First ward, or thereabouts. Mul
y llgan was fortunate enough to have
! $1,000 to Sforfeittand he was releaset
r Sunday, while McMann laid in jai
I lover the Sabbath and as; he had nj
& money will likely remain there 70
J. several days. .s.i}
e Just after the saloons close LIS u!
o busiest time for the coppers, and the
e reapedl a rich harvest along abou
i'll that time Saturday night. Jim Mul
j; ply was The other unfortunate t
i, spend the interval lin dnrance Wilt
II Officer Fleming had to have assis
IS ance In the person OF Gilbert Parke
Il in order to getsMurphy and his jag I
e the lookup. $500, and he didn't hay
ID a cent 5a3
il. Officers Minnear and Fleming SEQ
IS ed from the B. and Q. station at S:s
n, Sunday morning. David Cowan W.
lg his name, and booze his falling. f
IN edged 5000 and was allowed to dra
,e hisGfreight. Q S 4 Il f,5T.
Fl. A man giving his name as W.:
II. Leonard actually got drunk on Il
Of Sabbath, and selected the conl
no house as the best place to show t
1T neighbors that he was there with Il
-s54 goods. Officer Morris grabbed hi
and he did not appear this morni
to get rebate on his six samoleol
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
SHARP LIGHTNING
ACCOMPANIED STORM I'm BALTl,
y -MoRE-vERY HIGH TEMPERA-
TuRE RECORDED.
tBy Publishers, Press

BALTIMORE, Nd, March .2O.-A
temperature of 70 to rs degrees for
twenty.four hours, the highest ever
recorded in March at the local wealth.
er station, melted the ice remaining
in Baltimore's back streets, and last
evening two severe electric and rain
storms completed the breaking up Of
winter. The atmosphere for several
hours was as heavily charged with
electricity as in a midsummer cleo
trio disturbance.
The heavy rain flooded the streets
and choked the sewers. Women and
children, caught in the storm return,
ing from church, were terror.stricsen
by the sharp lightning and ran into
strangers houses for shelter. The
superstitious negroes saw in the I'M
lseasonable electrical disturbance al
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20


voted ~ against tn g consol datton
thought act ION 81. Sat It's tine was iilas
too premature. since no one could sgetil
10 see bill pass NOR IT'S fproyi
sions either could they In the short:
time get an ofticiar statement as ito
tie financial condi tion and possibilities
;ofthei two, districts, and SO decided 4 It
best by their vote to defer the comb.
nation until they could getstlia desired
lknowledge.s SBy reason ~ the above
'perplexlty and douiSts as 70 what was,
best IT. about 5one.haif the voters stayed
away from the poles and those out.
side TIE borough voted almost solidly
agalnstSit, for which We are sorry.
Cleared the Board. 355 4 2 @
1t seems pretty evident to some
candidates, as well gas$ 70 the combina-
tons formed for thelr support against
the Republicans, that we had mut.
nicipal election IN the city on Satur.
day. The day brought forth many
| surprises, very materially changing
4 the complexion OF our city officials
! even to the clearing Of the board from
the last vestlge Of Democracy: Whils
Harry Shaw got in by a safe majority
in the First ward, Boydston and Nus
!, grave from the Second and TlAr'
) wards by enough 70 preclude
!, contest, all the rest sailed in nnde
Z flying colors. We feel sorry 70
Councilman Haymond,fa good slawy'e
7 and ardent worker for; his party a
n ways and in all, things, and sympathiz
IA with George Lilly In the loss SUI
Y tanned by him In trying TO hold til
4 position which he failed in ability
1. do. What makes his defeat all u
Il harder for lin to- bear how8is, thi
n hefwas quite vociferous in his exnlt
4 lions on Friday in having, as he, sal
put IFS competitor, Jollif, Gle;
Z out OF the field OF contest two da!
AZ before the decision was rendered TIL
4. was to record his defeat. But oh, Il
as horrible shock Of dismay that seizt
vs. upon his vltals, when another cant
al date, IN the person Of Boydston W
ic. substituted on the eve Of the electio
" who, like, Jonah's gourd that spral
Is Iup In a night, yet entered the race
q time TO snatch from his grasp t
spells Of victory, and leave his con
8 dent antagonist writing in disco
&c future over the enormous amount,
IL labor, time and money lost, and
q, possible hope Of restitution now Il
i, open for him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
MANIFESTATIONS IsEE.eloRDI

~ idigeStion, madam, Is Green's august tlowet.i
/; Z Know Of several other physicians who pre-;
4 r scribe 1t regularly. "; 3 s5,e Il 4
QIndigestion Is making AN awful record
as a cause Of sudden deaths. It 10 beat
ing heart-failnre in its CHASTITY harvest.
QYou read in the papers daily Of Sappar--
emily healthy and even robustmen being
suddenly attacked with acute indigestion
after enjoying a hearty meal, and Of their
dying in many cases before q physician
could be called in. q G. Il 'S I, \
QThis should be a warning to you who
suffer with regular or periodical attacks
Of indigestion. 5 If these unfortunate vic
tins Of acute indigestion had taken q
small dose OF Green S August Flower be
fore or after their meals they would not
have fallen prey to such sudden seizures.
CAugust Flower prevents indigestion BY
creating good digestion. It also regulates
the liver, purifies the blood and tones up
the entire system in a natural way. ~
QTwo sizes, a5c and 7sc. All drugeists
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
MA sehao,oI$yote.

The vote SIon s,the consolidation Of
the Palaane ind dependent school dis.
strfct with that of the Fairmont dis
trict went dry by majority Of four
votes. Many claimed that they could
4 md and 4 the ticket land it3@as'ii
+ afterwards found that they had voted.
the very opposite from s@hat they IN;
tendeds aIars number 81 those who
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
j psWith the cess c,essas,ion.

The Syringe Brothers do not like
Stosp play second fiddle and 50 are re.
ported to have eceived on the track
three cars 81 iced yesterday, one Of
hay and t%e ofsbranf and mixed feeds.
Don't get mixed on the location,
please, but call for them on Mill
street. lfSyolSd not see them around
Just press the button and pass inside.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20

ship case will be based on the refusal
oflthe company to accept oil for trans
portation under the common carrier
law: Upon the advice of their attor-2
neys, several producers in the Cha
mute field this week offered the COM
pany oil for shipment, which was de-
clined. II z 4 Il,
Some nice lots on Hamilton Hill for
sale. at a good bargain. q. Il. Ian
ham. 35.. 5S NJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
3 espvo,nd Explained. /

49, -. il;TTl '1i ~
ri d Layman; It is learned, has
gone Fiji 'kahoot with Uncle Pete
Barnes Of late hut owns up that II
has gone little tough with him
since Upon being asked in what
way he replied in building fence
Noticing the spirit of Sdespondency
that mad settled over him many WON
derea 1T 1T but when informed Of his
ehange in occupation, the cause be.
came plain: rs B;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-03-20
sIIs tfo ID 5 l'.l \
east SID |. ) q ! the
Alono'ngaibl:,.!g|'.l I: bE|y
uul gs!gU !. AZ ! \ I. !. I O1'1 I
resp g!:|;n'!.1tt,,...

- y w u 49, stssiigg da & y ri IN
Riley ackelford, stof NIonongah,,
lot tits morning \ for oklahoma: Tie
beat wishes sof ibis friends 50 with
him Tor d pleasant and q, n !. successful 81
tin q v, y
Greed, the young son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 81: Hend erson, of Ferry
street, has been sick Tor few days
ptoms nellm 9 z Il!
LowryS ;Coosl e, 81. * aIorgantowS1n;;
avenue, Who has zen absent onEa few by
days syisttSwitt friend 5at Huntington.
returned home Saturday .s5,
Mrs Hi eonard ", Of Pit tts'l,l. : 6;
avenue. has returned home from Pitts,
pprg where she has been visiting
among relatives and friends for the
past few els. e are glad TO- have
iierbRak With us, tsand Harvey, too
seems Ore 81 lin spirit. a \ !
New Invention. Z
MI Hum our fellow tow V Is an 9 9
Virginia venue has invented "a ln y F's
device for loading ears with 8pealn1ul
coal and slack. He already has It in Of
Grafton at lew ngland (which ~ !
pronoance 3practt icalSS coal 4 ma l1
TO work very spcce ssfully
4 Laid OFF DUTY. N
Robert Boyd teaching school I
Midi Teton, and boarding with Syly;'
nus May. Of Raymond street, he
been sick and 5oft duty for some do,
past with las grippe and threatene
with fever This siss q double Il a ''t I
ton causing him to suffer physical
and Ills pupils mentally during h
absen from school. q