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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17
DEATH OF ]. SID MANGUM.
l)sath Claimed Him Sunday Morning
The Funeral Monday.

Durham has been called upon
TO mourn the death Of another
landmark in the person Of J. Sid
Mangum. whose has made Dur
ham his home since the time
when it was known as a small
station. Mr.. Mangum was about
56 years of age and left a wife
and daughter. and many rela-
tives to mourn his death.
For some time he has been in
feeble health. but the end was
was not expected when it came.
For several days he has been suf-
fering from a deep"cold, and this
with other complications, hasten
ed the end. He died as he lived,
quietly, without a struggle.
Deceased was well known in
Durham. where he has been
identified with the business inter.
ests of the during the life Of the
town. He came here with his
father, the late William Mangum,
when he was a mere boy and has
made his home and fortune with
Durham ever since. During that
time he has won the respect Of
Durham people generally by his
honest straightforward dealings
and has been honored by being
elected rs a city alderman on
several occasions.
The funeral and burial took
place Monday afternoon. being
conducted by Elder P. d. Gold.
assisted by Rev. G. T. Adams.
A large number Of relatives and
friends attended the funeral and
burial.
The only members of the fam
lily are Mrs. Mangum, wife, and
Mrs. W. NJ. Yearly. daughter.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17
Died al County Home.

Last Friday night at 1890
O'Clock. Tom Foust. who has
been an inmate of the county
heme for several months. died.
He had been close to death for
several days. Foust was about
so or SIS years of age and from
Superintendent Thompson it was
learned that he had been at the
home for some four or five
months. IF the man has any
t.usc relatives IS 80. hG0wn.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17
Dealh Of VIII Pool.

Win d. Pool, 26 years of age,
died at the home Of his aunt,
Mrs.. Liza Pool. on the Guess
road. Friday afternoon at 1910
o'clock. The funeral and burial
took place Saturday afternoon at
230 o'clock. The burial was
in the family burial place near
the home.
Mr.. Pool was the son Of the
late Jack Pool and he had been
IN declining health for some
months. About a month ago he
Sas taken down with a compli-
cation Of diseases. Soon he was
IN bed and then came the begin.
ming Of the end. For several
days his friends had feared tina,
he could not long survive. When
the end came Il was no great sur
prise. In addition to a sister he
left & number Of other relatives.
ls"'s haiag sc1.terri through.
Va a<.v ~. o.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17

Well Known Baptist Minister Answers
the Last Call. /

## tuG LuOt U0his
Hickory, Dec. 15-The people
throughout the city of all denomi-
nations, as we'll as his own
church followers, mourn the
death of Rev. DR.. W. R. Gwalt-
ney, the much beloved, sanity
and able minister, in his list
year, who answered deaths call
at | o'clock this morning at his
home on Eleventh avenue, after
several days of intense suffer-
ing. DIR. Gwaltney's death will
bring sadness to many of his old
comrades as well as to the Bap-
fists throughout the State. among
whom he had so long and earnest
ly labored in behalf of the Mas
ter's cause.
Mr.. Gwaltney, being a. North
Carolina subject, volunteered at
the beginning of the war and
spent four years of the early part
of his fifty years of ministerial
life as chaplain in the Confeder-
ate Army, ministering to his
comrades by whom he was SO
much beloved. The aged clergy
man was recognized as one of the
ablest men among the Baptist
of North Carolina, having served
for a number of years as trustee
both of the Baptist University
for Women and of Wake Forest
College as well as in other Offices.
where his wise judgment and
foresight were sought after.
DR.. Gwaltney located in Hick.
ory in the early COS and under
his leadership his church has con-
tinued to grow, and within the
last few years has erected one of.
the finest Baptist church edifces
in the State.
He leaves a widow and a. large
family of children to mourn his
death-five daughters and four
sons-all of whom were by his
bedside in his last hour. They
are Mrs. F. L. Crutchfield, of
Spartanburg. S. c.; Miss Minnie
Gwaltney, Of Wake Forest; Mrs.
K. c. Menzies, Miss Pauline and
Katherine Gwaltney of Hickory;
Mr.. WillGwaltney, ofWilmington;
E. c. and Phillip Gwaltney; of
Winnsboro, S. c. The funeral
will take place tomorrow at 9
o'clock from the church here
where he has been pastor since
its erection, and the remains will
be laid to rest in the family plot
in 0akwood Cemetery. Much
sympathy is felt here for the be-
reayed family.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.
Judge ]. C. Biggs is here :,
spend the holidays. e.

spehu Cne nolluayS.
Seven Sunday drunks were
tried by the mayor Sunday and
they were all given the usual fine
of $40 and the costs. "
The city aldermen were in ses-
sion Monday night discussing
matters pertaining to the best in
terests Of the city about which
there will be future action OF
laws passed.
Soloman Webb, a negro from
this county, was given eighteen
months il the Federal prison at
the present term of court which
is now on in Raleigh. Webb was
charged with the illegal sale of
whiskey.
Be sure to look up the adver-
vertisements of C. E. King &
Sons and W. M. Yearly in this
issue and read what they have to
say about Christmas goods, and
when you want to buy go to their
stores and see what they have
their prices.
The spirit of Christmas is TAX
ing hold of many of our young
men. Some were before the
mayor Monday and in future pos
sibly others will be more particu-
lar. Two Of them were fined $40
and the costs, but half the fine
was remitted.
w. H. Lawrence was carried
to Watts hospital Monday for an
operation for appendicitis, it was
found that the disease had gone
too far and an operation would
do no good. At last accounts he
was resting well and friends and
relatives are hopeful Of his re-
covery.
H. 7. Allen, who was carried
to Raleigh the first of last week
to answer Che charge of hand
ling green goods, is back home
again. His case was not dis
posed ofby the Federalauthorities
but was continued until another
term. He was released on his
own recognizance.
Jim Stanley, whose home is
near Lakewood park, attempted
to end his life Monday night by
taking carbolic acid. 1t is not
definitely known whether he
took the carbolic acid with sui
cidal intentions or by mistake.
He suffered little inconvenience
as physicians soon arrived.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17

The Turner-Enniss n. c. Al
manac for 1908 has been receiy-
ed 1t is a most useful guide to
the people of North Carolina and
every farmer, merchant and pro-
fessional man should have one at
his desk. 1t is a valuable publi-
cation and grows better and
more complete with the passing
of the years. Enniss Publishing
e.. Rtieigh. y. =.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-12-17
BRIEF and BREEZY.


Congress slept quietly through
the presidential sermon. -
Angel cake was never known
to better any mans disposition.
The Republican politians are
also disturbed by the ''man who
is bigger than his party"
There is just as much of a
fresh egg stringency in this coun-
try. as money stringency.
The report that money is easier
may mean that Christmas shop
pers find it is going easier.
When Washington votes on
prohibition. will each Senator be
allowed to put in a quart or SO Of
ballots?.
|
If currency was as plentiful az
currency bills, in congress there
would be no complaint about the
shortage of money.
Mr.. Hartman sees the dawn
Of a new prosperity. He must
have been successful In gather.
ing Illinois Central proxies.
Speaking Of anelastic currency:
one way to make it elastic is To
cease employing gambling bank.
ers with an elastic conscience.
Presidential bcoms are pretty
thick around the country, just
now; q year hence, everything
will be over but the Inauguration.
Some of these times. the fresh
mans class in the U. S. Senate
is going to outnumber the SEN
iors and then it will pass some
rules Of its own.
Perhaps one reason the Presi-
dent repeated a part ::of his for
mer message. isthat he wanted
to see how it would look without
the simplifed spelling.
A woman whose husband is
rich. disagreeable and in bad
health, must find it hard to de-
eide whether she would get more
for alimony or insurance.
Another one Of jefferson Davis,
captors has just passed away in
Minnesota. II is evident that
practically an entire army corps
was in at Mr.. Davis round up.
The Massachusetts, woman
who tied her husband to the
kitchen door while she did her
housework, has the right idea of
how to dispose Of molly-coddles.
1t is said that a gentleman who
has been a great sufferer from
insomonia. began to read the
Presidents message the other
night. and that he is sleeping
yet.
Is ii to be understood hereafter
that when a man wants to make
the race for President. he must
take a running start clear around
the earth? Bryan and Taft are
of that opinion.
bad company is responsible
for the fix | am in." remarked a
Calf highwaymen after his cap
ture. 1t seems the police out
there are just as bad company
as elsewhere in the co intry.
Nevertheless it is probable that
a considerable section of the
rank and file Of the Republican
party wishes it were as sure who
its nominee would be as the Dem
ocrats are sure their nominee
will be.
The Houston Post estimates
that there are 153, 76G punches of
mistletoe available for the Christ
mas festivities and there are
enough dimpled checked red
headed widows to stand under
.anh nnp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
LOCAL BREvITIES.

A msrisge license wss Issued 10 Wash
ioeton Yesterday To Charles w. Padgett
and Roaie Il. Mooney, OF Fast fsll'
Church.
Abont 1000 herring arrived at Fish
town Yesterday. Prices for shsd and
herriug we're practically unchanged this
morning.
The Alexandra county school exhibit
at the Mount Vernon Avenue school 10
Del Rs, ha. been postponed from April
II to April 24,h.
The Thornton Carnival Company oper
ed ON the old fair grounds yesterday
afternoon for the benefit Of the Alex
sndria Athletic Association.
The Virginias baseball club Of this
city. desire to challenge any team In
Alexandria or Washington averaging ID
years. Address l.. Nails, manager, PIE
Wolfe street.
james X. Williams, a we'll known
and respected cOlored man of lower
Fairfax county, and who for many years
had been mployed by Mr. y. LukinI
died yesterday.
Albert, the twolve-year-old soU Of
Mr.. George W. Laycock. died at the
home OF his parents, No. ITO Wolfe
street, yesterday. The deceased bad re-
Gently been parnlsz:d.
The bugSye Irene, belonging 10 Cogs'
we'll & Bro, Of Washington, has beer
sid t.. Nj. John Hsmersley, of thi'
city. The papers transferring the vessel
have been filed at The custom house ir
this city. The price paid WAS $3.50.
Had Crabs. CLANS and Oysters at Operf
House Cafe today.
Cys.ers frieJ, stewed or raw. Fried clans
Dining ionm open on Sunday during oyster
season. Clsi: Soup three times n week. G.
n Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Miss Miriam Lee Early.

A rare treat ia 10 store for those who
will hear Miss Miriam Les Early, OF
Philadelphia, the noted elocutionist
and one Of the most gifted young women
before the public, on her approaching
visit to Alexandria, when she will give
a recital at Christ Church Parish Hall
on the night of the 2Srd, for the bene'
fit of the Chlldren's Home, Miss Early
is not only woman Of rare gifts Ia he'
profession, but her youth and beauty
a. we'll as her culture charm sill who
come In touch with her. At recent
recital given by her At the New Willard
the Washington press wss most CON-
plimentary TO her. Miss Early WILL be
the guest of Mrs. Barrett during her
visit 10 Alexandra, and she will be the
recipient of many social courtesies dur.
ing her stay among us. A reception Il
being arranged, in order that abe msy
meet her friends after her recital On the
night Of the 23rd. She has very fine
literary taste, and her repertoire, while
varied with something to please ell, Ia
highly eley sting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
New Pier

The addition TO the pier at the Firth
Sterling atasl plant at GeisbOro, a ehort
distance north OF this city. will be com.
plsted within the next day or two, and
before the end of the week 1t will be
ready for the landing of vessela to load
and unload cargoes. 1t Is understood
that the steamer Lackswsnna, which
Is to take the place Of the boats now In
seSyice on the ferry route between this
city snd Washington, will sake stops
at the pier at certain hours Of tue day
In order 10 accommodate the workmen
at the plant who live in Washington OF
Alexandria. TO fscilitats the handling
of passengers, 8 chute has bsen placed
In the centrr of the channel face OF tue
pia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

subsequent
election. In 1901 he was chosen pTesl-
dent of the Aldermen. n position he had
held ever since. In 1886 the deceased
was elected member Of the School
Board from The Fourth ward and
held the position until the adoption
Of the present Stste constitution
which makes it unlawful for Council
men to be members of that body.
While an active and representative citi-
zen, devotIng much Of his time to
the duties incumbent upon those I'LL
Ing complimentary positions In a city
government, Mr.. Sweeney found time to
| minVle In other walks Of life. He was q
| member of the YouDg Mems Sodality
Lyceum, Alexandra Division of Hiber-
mans, Knights of Columbus, Alexandria
| Council, Royal Arcsnum, and the Bach.
elor Club. The decesst had host of
friends and acquaintance, and the an
nouncement of bis death will be read
with regret by all. He had been a pub
lie man almost from the time he reached
his msiori,y. Throughout bis life be
had always enjoyed the confidence OF his
constituents and itcsn be truthfully said
that his record was unsullied. Firm In
his convictions, be was considerable TO-
wards those who disagreed With him. and
whatever course he adopted be pursued
the same 10 the belief that it was IN the
line of the city's interests, although at
times be stood almost ss lone star. In
social intercourse be was always found
| to be a pleasant companion, and his
many friends and acquaintance sincere
ly regret bis death,
AS has been stated above, the positions
held by Or. Sweeney have been of a
complimentary nature, but such as re-
guire time and labor. The offices gen.
orally sought him, aud when the re-
probabilities were placed upon his
shoulders he performed bis duties faith
fully and conscientiously. There we're
times when as President Of the Board OF
Aldermen or Common Council he was
called upon TO perform the duties Of
Mayor. Careful and considerste In his &C
ton, he made no mistakes and bis course In
ell emergencies was generally approved.
During his long career as city
father there we're periods in which
the city had been divided on certain
issues, at which times the position taken
by Mr.. Sweeney had always been ID
the interests of conservatism and safety,
though on more than one occasion he
bad been found IN the minority, but biz
Opponents always respected his opinions,
knowing they we're formed after careful
study and on lines no believed 10 tbs
city's interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Marriage Declared Valid.

10 deciding the case OF Amelia u
Trayers Va. The Sisters of the Visitation,
involving title TO property In the District
of Columbia, the Supreme Court OF the
United States yesterday, as stated 10 the
Gazette of that day, dealt with the irreg'
ular marriage of JsDes Trsvers to Sophia
Csrsysou, which occurred in this city, 10
1855, holding that Notwithstanding the
defects the two we're husband aud wife.
The opinion was by Justice Harlan, who
held that 10 view Of the fact that the
couple had lived together az man and
wife for Is years they we're such In Law.
10 reaching this conclusion he consid-
cred the effect of the laws of Virginia,
where the two we're supposed to have
been married; those Of Maryland, where
they lived the greater portion Of the Is
years, and Of New jersey, where Tfav-
era will was made 10 his wiie's favor.
In Virginia there is requirement that
thers shall be marriage license aud in
Maryland that there shall be a religious
ceremony, but both Of these exemptions
were disregsrded and the New Jersey
practice, recognizing the union as legal,
was allowed to control.
Justice Holmes, as stated yesterday,
delivered dissenting opinion, saying
shat there had been no contract In the
case, and intimatlng that the court had
permitted sentiment 10 direct its course.
Ito live 10 New Jersey and think you
aiA married does not constitute a mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Times Up.

Tomorrow will DO the last day on
which candidates for the democratic nom
iuation for Congress from the Eighth
district of vi rginia may file notice Of
their candidacy with District Chairman
George S. Shacke lord, at Orange. The
candidates are allowed until May ] 10
which to pay 10 tho committee the
amount of their assessments TO defrsy
the expense of the primary. which will
be held June 10.
1t Is understood that Col. James c.
Hooe, of Loudoun, will withdraw from
the contest. Should Col. HOoe fail Ia
file notice OF his candidacy, ii would
leave bnt four candidates In the field =
O. O. Carlin, OF Alexandria; Judge @.
E. Eicol, of Prince William, John F,
Ryan, of Loudoun, and r. Lindsay Cor
don, OF Louisa county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Mems Meeting Last Night.

The public meeting for men held 1885,
evening in the First Baptis' Church un-
der the auspices Of the Meme League OF
that church, vas decided success. a
very large gathering was present st this,
ths first public meeting Of the league,
ard all the visitors we're greeted aud fsit
at home. The meeting was presided
over By Mr.. James r. Mansfield, presi-
dent Of the Mems League. and opened
by singing "The Banner Of The Cross,
which was fOllosed By prayer BY keV.
z. f. Dudley, pastor of Central Baptist
Church OF Norfolk, Va; singing, "Ioe
Wondrous Name" followed. The
president Of the lesgue then spoke oil tho
organization of the Mems I.esgne and It's
objects which sre 10 develop and belp
those who are Christians aud to lead
those who Sfe not 10 10 Christians, to
promote harmony, iellowship and co.
operation among men; 10 get men 10
Iealiz, tina Joy Of Christian living. and.
briefly, to help The fellow that needs help.
He tod OF the work Of The lessne and 81
the cooperation with the other brother
hood and lesgues Of our city, aud point
ed ont the fact that there Wss no
competition, but that each organization
wished the olhtr G., d.peed In their
work. The audience then sang, "Be-
loved Are We" after which Msjor
Richard Sylvester, OF Washington
President OF the international Ass icis.
ton of Police Chiefs, wss introduced
end spoke on the subject 1.-The Study Of
Men From My Point OF View" The
address was q most interesting one aud
highly instructive and the audience Was
much pleased. Rev. G. i Dudley, OF
Norfolk, subsequently made some happy
and interesting references TO the James,
town Exposition and be incadenuy
referred to the church being built at
Jamestown by the Baptisis Of Virginia.
In the few minutes allotted him be kept
the audience 10 laughter. After sing'
ing ~ am Thine, Oh Lord" the audi
ence was dismissed with prayer BY Rev.
@. ID. Bnlla, of the Nj. +. Church South.
An opportunity was then given those
present to come forward and be intro
duced to Major Sylvester, and he was
given quite an ovation. Mr. J. I. Pres
ton, chairman OF the music committee,
presided at the organ, aud was assisted
In the choir by Mr.. William Ovens.
The choir composed Of young men
members Of the lsague-reudered strong
and sweet music which showed that the
development along these lines By the
leader was having its effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Police Court

{JusiSce II. 3. Cation presiding.l
Two cases occupied the attention OF
the court this morning.
james Wood wss arrested By Officers
Fell and Gsrvey on complaint Of man
named Cornelius WEIGH, who charged
Wood with robbIng him of $95 In 9
house on north Lee street. The com.
plalnsnt failed to prove his charge and
the accused Was dismissed.
The owner Of a housebost which ID
moored at the foot Of Prince street was
cited to appear snd answer the chsrge o.
selling liquor without s license. Theirs
was no evidence to subsisntiste tof
chsrge and the accused mas dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
DR.. Vance's New Book.

Rev. J. /. Vance, formerly pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, In this
city, has written smother practical, To-
terestiug, instructive and spiritusl book,
entitled "The Internal in Man" pnr-
ing recent years Rev. DR.. Vance has
contributed considerably to the religious
literature Of the world, and his produc.
lions have been extensively circulated.
read ard enjoyed. His last effort viii
be equally appreciated BY all who read
for the nourishment Of tbs immortal pari
OF their nature. The book has beer
published BY the Fleming n. Reyell
Company, Of Chicsgo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Called Meeting of Council.

The Board OF Aldermen and the Com
mon Council will be convened in specia
session tonight 10 take appropriate &C
ton regarding the death Of Mr.. John T.
Sweeney, who has presided at times IL
both branches Of the City Council.
No less than four committee, those OF
finance, streets, light and public proper
ty, had been called to consider matters
nov before them. The membership O.
these committees is almost sufficient L
make a quorum 10 each branch, and
upon the adjournment of Council tn,
committees can meet and consider Tia,
matters for which they were called.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Fair and BAZAAR.

Thecolored Masonic lodges of this city
will open their fair and bazaar at Odd
FelIows' Hall, on south Columbus street,
on next Thursday night. Prof. Peter
Barnes and bis company Of professional
cake walkers will bs the attraction for
the opening night, The fair committee
has published an attractive souvenir pro-
gramms aud business directory which
has been llberslly pstronized BY business
men, many Of whom have made hand
some donations 10 the fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

eers ago, WINS bSguu UusV.N 80
let 0rinnau, Ia the ChRncery Court In
Richmond yesterday. After long In
ternecIne war the Virginia branch ct the
Junior Order declared its independence
and organized 90 separate body under
a charter granted by the State corpo-
ration commission. The national council
nj the order demanded the surrender OF
The records and contested the right OF
the State body to secede. The case was
carried to The Court Of Appeals OF Viz
eiais, and resulted in victory for the
Virginia councils. An Injunction pro-
lnbiting the national council from Inter
fsring with the new order in its work
and enjoining it from further employing
the title by which the State organization
was distinguished vas granted.
In the face of this injunction the ma
sioual counsel of the "regulsrs" author.
lied the organization Of State council
at Alex&ndris, known as the Virginia
branch of the Junior Order OF United
Americans. When the announcement OF
the creation of this organization was
made known a rnle-for contempt was is'
sued against the officers Of the order
The defendants disclsim contempt OF
court. The officers are called upon to
answer the contempt rule, and we're re-
quired to answer In person.