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Supreme Court.

Supreme Court.
Third district appeals:
Harrell vs Railroad; argued by
Don Gillian for plaintiff and Jas.
E. Moore for defendant.
Elan VS.. Barnes; submitted on
brief by T. L. Hicks and A. j. Har-
ris for plaintiff.
Bank vs.. Burgwyn; argued by
Graham and Bachelor & Devereux
for plaintiff, and Battle & Mordecai
for defendant.
Fourth district appeals will be
called next Monday as follows:
Fort vs. Allen.
Manufacturing Co. vs.. Insur.
ance Co.
Nimocks VS.. Shingle Co.
Slocumb VS.. Shingle Co.
Cameron VS.. Grady.
Fifth district appeals will be
called on Monday the Goth, as fol
lows:
Roberts VS.. Dickey.
Ross VS.. Hendricks.
Wyatt VS.. Railroad.
Foundry Co. VS.. Rowland.
Ray VS.. Jenkins
Hall VS.. Turner.
Herndon VS.. Insurance Co.
hall vs. Tillman.
Farrabow VS.. Gre en-.
Lloyd VS.. Edwards.
Hillsboro VS.. Smith.
Turner vs.. Mebane.
Sheldon VS.. Kivett.
| White VS.. Railroad.
Tilley VS.. Blvins.
Greensboro VS.. McAdoo.
Mason VS.. Railroad.
Markham VS.. Markham.
Board Of Agriculture VS.. Ferti
: liz er Company.
Follett vs.. Insurance Co.
Farthing VS., Dark
: Durham VS.. Railroad Co.
Kelly VS.. Railroad Co.
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A telegram was sent from Will
mington last week to the pilots as
soc1ation at Southport, asking them
to meet the steam yacht Oneida
and pilot her over the bar. Some
of the knowing ones at Southport
Immediately jumped to the conclu.
sion that the yacht was owned oy
MIR. H. NJ. Flagler, that he was
coming TO Wilmington to meet her;
that Grover Cleveland would b.
with him aud that a large hunting
party and a big froli; would result.
The Oneida, the Review says, is
owned by Mr.. Benedict, and not by
MIR. Flagler, and MIR. Cleveland Is
not expected to be of the party.
hlr. Benedict is going South and
will board his yacht here.
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Highest of all in Leavening Power.-Latest U. { Cas-
. '0vt Rep epaI
g! BBssi3: BSx53!:;|
ABSOLUTELY paIpE

An attempt was made Friday
night to burn Mr.. H. L. FennelPs
carriage and harness stores at Will
min gton but, was unsuccessful, only
a small portion of the stock being
damaged by the fire, which. the Star
says, was apparently kindled with
he purpose Of destroying the whole
building if not the entire block.
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The State Ghrp11ir1e.
TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 1892.

Raleigh, Feb. 15.-Mar. temp,
&c; min. temp, 43.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vi-
cinity ON Tuesday: Fair s0eather;
decidedly colder.
Washington, Feb. 15.-Eor North
Carolina: Cooler, mortherly aoi,ds
and fair aUeather Tuesday, fair er-
cept possibly light rains along the
coast, Wednesday.
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A SOCIAL EVENT.
The Reception to Mr.. and Mrs. E. @.
Smith,

Inc Receptlon to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. U.
Smith.
There was a notable assemblage
of people prominent in political,
social and business life last evening
at the home of Mrs. w. NJ H
Smith, at the reception which she
gave in compliment to her talented
son, Ed. Chambers Smith, ESQ ,and
his beautiful bride. The attendance
was large and some very handsome
toilets were seen. Mrs. smith, no
is justly esteemed here, was most
gracious hostess. Miss Mildred Bad
ger assisted in receiving. The house
was tastefully decorated, ivy being
literally used. The dining room
was dainty and a collation. WAS
served in admirable style by Mrs.
w. w. Smith, Mrs. A. w. Hay
wood, Mrs. Minnie Bagley, Mrs.
Louis Thorpe, Misses Mabel Hale,
B. tile Harris, Mary Davis, Lily
Young, Janet Badger and
Kate Badger. The house
was crowded for two or three hours
and all the visitors were made
thoroughly at home. Mr.. Smith ii
very prominent in a social way al
well as politically, and his wife il
one of the most attractive ladies il
the State. Many of the attendant
at the reception afterwards went t,
the german at the assembly room
Of the Capital club.
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THE NEWS IN AND AROUND RALEIGH

There is a good stand Of wheat
and the plants looks well.
The railways are as yet hand
ling very small quantities of ferti-
lizers.
The matter is being discussed as
to whether there shall be one or two
Democratic state conventions this
year.
Mr.. William Russ, the veteran
drummer, known of all men, will
locate here as what may be termed
fixed fact. becoming general agent
for the Kentucky Mutual life in
surance company.
There are now ten patients in
St. Johns hospital. Money is
needed by the institution. 1t is
certainly very deplorable that the
hospital has to exist in what may
be termed such an uncertain
fashion.
An announcement OF the summer
course in Plane Trigonometry
shows that Mr.. James Lee Lorce,
A. NJ, formerly of the University
at Chapel Hill, is an instructor and
is the person to whom application
must be made for information.
Capt. Charles Nj. Roberts, keeper
Of the Capitol, yesterday packed
and shipped several large boxes to
the orphan asylums at Oxford and
Thomasvjlle, the boxes containing
many hundreds of yards of the
black and white calico used in
decorating the executive mansion
and capital after the deaths of Col.
Saunders and Gov. Fowle. The
cloth is all in good condition and
will be useful.
1t will be very little while be
fore Raleigh is on a great through
line North and South, and but few
people appear to realize it. Raleigt
has all these years been "off he
main line," and hence it is so few
know what the Seaboard AIRLINE
will do for them. With effort many
Northern people can be induced t.
stop here. Raleigh ought to have
and if i S people do what they shoul'
Do, will have great many suci
visitors.
Years ago family by the nam
F.: Of Puttick lived here. Thereb,
bangs tale. Years ago the Put
ticks, whose father came as one G
the stone cutters of the capitol, lef
and one of them, James, died in Pls
quemine, La There was a Mis-
Mary Pultick, and for her a Ra
eigh lawyer is now looking. fish
can be found she will get a lot {
d money, now in London. Usual
it is quite the other way; it is eas
n to find heirs but hard to find the vi
!, claimed fortune. There is in th
> present case quite a lot of none,
e 10000 pounds.
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A Leader


Since its first introduction; Elec-
trio Bitters has gained rapidly in
popular favor, until now it is clear
ly in the lead among pure ms dicinal
tonics and Notwithstanding
nothing which permits its use as a
beverage or intoxicant, it is recog-
nized as the best and purest medi-
cine for all ailments of Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys. 1t will cure
Sich Headache, Indigestion, Consti-
patton, and drive Malaria from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or the money will
be refunded. Price only soc. pei
bottle.
Sold by John Y. MacRae.
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Wanted.

Salssmfn on Salary or C0mri.,
to handle the NEW p-T-NF 4
&c l. MIXER - r rENCT /
greaFast selling navsIjy,rrr pro Ia,
EraseS ink thnro gh letT5 II a
no abrasion . ptpe ~ % -
cent. pr fl. One agen,-p e5 an
ed to 1920 III six d sHah-T !
two hours. We carr our eae Z
general agent fo. eacn ; a-esn
tory. For terms al 'ull paicl
address Il T. NONROE -8A>
MASTFACTt RING CONF
La Crosse. Wis. x2G5. T.
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Wanted to Sell.

Five good young Mules andfT- Z
Horses tor C sh or O. t.me VIZ :
paper. Also several full OK Pa
China Pigs, ten to fif e-n collar e
owing to age J.. K WlAli
No. ZIG FayetteVi'ie >iEt|
ia27. I'm Ralel.t, y
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WAN

Under this head, parties car Il
snort advertisements stat;n- y
wants at the rate of ten Gem.
This is a very low price. when !. I
membered that the tnEo<lr,v
the largest circulation Of snT j
paper in North Carolina and !;
goes into every section OF the S,s-.
sending, count six words 10 tie h.
Address
CHRONICLE PUB. Co
Raleigh. \ cl
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Local Happenings.

Tomatoes are now on sale.
Some of the naples are budding.
Raleigh greatly needs an audito-
rum.
Some of the new street cars were
tested yesterday.
The roof has been put on the
Plate ice factory.
Yesterdays weather would have
done credit to April.
Work on the new depot is going
ahead. The tower is rising rap
idly.
The Supreme court will this af-
ternoon file the first opinions during
the present term.
The last issue of the Sunny South
contains a portrait of Governor
Holt and large picture of the
capital, with Washington statue in
the foreground.
AT the old cemetery there is a
quaint old tombstone with these
words below the remainder of the
inscription: "Died a Flint" Can
any one tell what that means?
Three shoriffs yesterday complet
ed their tax settlements, these being
r. r. Ross, Randolph, $lO,6l8.O4;
II. o. Pitman, Robson, $ll, ,94l.O7;
j. j. Eggleston, CASTOR, $3,4l2.l3
Maj. Finger says he is receiving
many favorable responses to his
circular letter in regard to the ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair illu ,tra-
tive Of the public and other schools
in North Carolina.
1t is queer bit Of history which
might be written Of the Raleigh
firemen fifty years ago. Then
there was a company of them
drawn by lot, usually about thirty
for each year. They had an engine
which nowadays would adorn any
museum.
The old cemetery needs attention
Why cannot grass be grown there
1t is an untidy sort Of place. Very
few people 90 there. 1t would b.
far better, of course, if all the bcdie
were removed to Oakwood, but tha
is quite in the future. Meanwhil
the case might be kept with tende
care.
The removal of the North Sta
back to Greensboro necessitates tn
depart IRE of the clever busines
manager, Mr.. c.. F. Crutchfielt
from Raleigh. In his short stay i
our city he had made number I
friends who regret that he is not I
be permanent addition to OF
population.
Raleigh has many bicyclists, b,
it is claimed that Wilmington h,
more (l2S) than any place in IL
State. There are six lady membe
OF the league there. James L. Yof
is head Of the league of wheelme
in North Carolina. A race trat
will be built and the first meetir
of the North Carolina division wi
be held there during the summer.
The Chapel Hill Glee Club W
give another entertainment at Nj
ropolitan Hall on Saturday mig
for the benefit of St. Mary's Gui
ofthe Church of the Good Shepher
The gentlemen will be assisted
several young ladies of Raleigh
our best talent and the public 10
look out for something real GOO
The fill programme will be print
later.
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FOR SALE,.

A Bright Tobacco Farm Of ~
on the Ricamon 81 Danrllle IA
near B1rkevilIe. Va 'we-t IT
timber. Pric. $3.50 Apply TO
WYNNE Il ELLINGTON
o2Ot1
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The Eleotropoise.
Persons wishing information con-
erning the Electropoise may ad-
dress or call on Miss S. A. Tilling-
hast, the agent of the company, at
i25 N. Bloodworth street, Raleigh.
Call after 3 %. IN. dec17-3m
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Wan ed.

Clerk in general tore. ms -
recommended for stiicJ zone Wy
willingre-s to WORK bard il
rience pecess " S4iar9 p -.
Applications NUT be writ'e1 .
scns applying. u,,rrI.V
ANDREW L. v Lila
feb7 2g-d6w h-!9'-
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PURELY PERSONAL,

Mr.. Marion Butler goes to the
ST. Louis convention as a delegate
from the State at large.
Associate Justice Davis, was yes
terday upon the supreme court
bench for the first time this term.
DR.. Sumner McBee, who two
weeks ago was stricken by paralysis
here, will probably be taken to his
home at Lincolnton this week.
Rev. P. H. Massey, of Chatham,
is to be the representative of the
fifth district at the St. Louis con-
vention.
1t is authoritatively denied that
Hon. E. 6. Reade is to resign as
president of the National bank of
Raleigh, or that Chief Justice Mer-
rimon will resign to succeed him.
Maj. R. w. Harris, of Henderson,
died suddenly at Charleston, S. c.,
last Saturday. He was On his way
to Florida, accompanied by his
nephew, Mr.. George B. Harris.
Yesterday his remains were taken
back to Henderson.
The new chief of Durham's fire
department, Mr.. Walter Bradsher,
is working hard to secure, if posi-
bic, reduction in the rates Of in
surance at that place.
1t is probable that Rev. H. w.
Battle, Of Wilson, will visit the
mem bers of the First Baptist church
at Durham before rendering his de-
cision in regard t. the call extended
to him by that church.
A very pleasant reception was
given at the house Of General
James D. Glenn in Greensboro
Saturday evening, complimentary
to Rev. Mr.. Stickney, the new
pastor of St. Andrews church.
Maj. Walker Taylor of Whining
ton was here yesterday afternoon on
his way to Oxford to attend meet
ing Of the stock holders Of The Ok
, ford land and improvement compa-
ny. He represents number nfthe
Wilmington stockholders.
Among ye ,terday's arrivals at the
:, Yarboro We're John w. Graham,
Elillsboro; E. NJ. Parkinson, Char.
E lotte; D. w. G. Benbow, Greens.
: boro; r. l. Cheatham, Durham
Donnel Gillian, Tarboro; w. H s
: Burgwyn, Henderson; L. G. Ed
wards, Oxford; T. H. Best, N. c..
. r. S. Young, Concord.
If Inquiry was made yesterday af
y ternoon as to Mrs. Sanderlin's con
Y dition and it was learned that i
/ showed Improvement. She had rest
e ed better Sunnay night As yes
7; terday marked the critical period o
her disease, the outlook of her re
covery is now hopeful.
Mr.. Augustus Strouse, who's
, father was one of the original SET
- tiers Of Goldsboro and who cnnduc,
ed business in that Town for four
g teen years, was in Raleigh yester
- day. Mr.. Strouse is now a citize
= of the great metropolis, but regard
l himself a North Carolinian.
ID Miss Kate Stedman, daughter {
ID Hon. G. VI. Stedman, Of A,hevill,
&c assisted Miss Quay receive on tn
ne occasion Of her introduction inio $,
no ciety at Washington. 1t was bri
st liant affair and Senator Quay's eli
4. CANT residence was thronged fro
Sc 8 p. m. till p.
10 There will be meeting Of IL
III "Isabella" Circle of the King
as Daughters this afternoon at Il
0 usual place at 4:3O O'Clock a
y the members are urgently requestt
, . to he present as there are sever
10 subjects of great Importance to
y brought before the meeting.
,se The pleasant party Of visito
rs. from Wilmington, the guests Of c,
de and Mrs. Kenan, have enjoyed tn,
;s STAY here. Yesterday evening th
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w anted.

Position on SINE De@srap-l ~
preferred By a young man @. -
ence. References g en-. fCu' =
fab1atf Care Chra
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If you would rather use the pop
ular remedy for colds, Rock and
Rye, instead of our Cough Tablets,
bear in mind that we can furnish
you with rock candy Of approved
quality. RoYsrER.
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FOR REHF.

Two rooms fo- rep. within \
squares or Favet ev l- stree
at CHRON Gle FslC]
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KOdak,
The wonderful Tonic Headache Cure
Regulates the circulation, restores the
nervous system to its normal condi-
ton. The only scientific headache
remedy on the market. Relief prompt
and permanent. No bad after effect.
Price 10 cents an envelope (twO
doses. Sold by King & MCGEE.
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Stylish Dress Goods.

We have just opened beautiful
line of stylish dress goods in fancy
mixtures, plaids, stripes, &c, for
early spring wear. A special invita-
ton is given to all ladies to call
and examine these goods. They
are beautiful.
Norris Dry Goods Store.
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"QE q -A-HI< -ID y

"aE 0A-HI< - i
/ surance Company ~ Nv
Condensed : Hr-'"-'i'- N" :
Assets I'll 40 G3>.1s: Te'- 'e
icies. = Y. ta""ar ! pr CO.. e.
Liabilities, 11032 80 - *" r.;
anca, 1891 II '69 ~ porc,-
ers in 1891, A. or f..
holders since = y u 49,.
554 95: Income, 16il, 2tst -. q
informa.ipn rsgar,iins -. ~.
n ication for ageooie,, Lr557t.,f-
e.. % : DnrRaa, }.
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WANTED,

IN lssse or sell. three and .e = 2@- =
,31-a' iana. Bst Sick ~ )
DnrSsp. situated On . iL-s
and r. 4 =. <. x. : n y \ j. :
fe13 1W
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Golden Gate Packing Co., peaches
pears, cherries and apricotts.
Eberhardt g. Pescud.
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situatio:. = 4 Il

BY competent lew ?sPs, Ps.e'I n'ls. r..
wears expert nee 3 = o.3 -
ti,tht 1ears exger,en,r, ENl0ih II
Ad 'ress, r. r,ltO1- :
feb13-tf.
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Rave Eou Ash. D

E9Ve You Asthma
DR.. K. Schitfman,
MINI, will mail a trial ,~ 4
ocHlFFMASN's N ASTHMA c.. /
to any sufferer. H ADJ:
giving it away. N,1er f,....
instant relief in wors, o..
cures where others fail. VI
STATE CHRoNIcLE and s..s
address for a free trial -.
decl-3m '@'-
Our latest production !. i
Cream. 1t is soft. cream. "
wholesome, and the h,b;ss
to enjoy it. Pov.
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"Seed Potatoes"

Seed Potatoes"
Fifty barrels Early Rose potatoes
just received At
Eberhardt & Pescud's.
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White Goods and EmbJ Oideries.
White goods, laces and embrOid-
cries just opened at
Norris Dry Goods Store.
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Index to New Advertisements.
"X"-Jewelry Store for Sale.
Interstate Trust & Brokerage
Co.--NOn.Ta Taxable N. c.. Bonds.
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"Pitted Olives'' at
Eberhardt & Pescud's.

LUtTIIdTUI co CSCuU 4.
Kopf compressed pea soup, 10c.
per can,
.Eberhardt & Pescud.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
virginia Notes.

Southern watermelons are. retailing IN
Norfolk from Is 80 50 cents each.
Fx-Nayor Sullivan. OF Salem. is now a
drummer for q shoe store.
Cleveland and Stevenson clubs are TO be
speedily organized IN every voting precinct OF
tauquier Va
Mr.. Wendall c. Neavne, Of Norfolk a naval
cadet. has been made second lieutenant IN
the marine corps.
The trucking season Of 1892 in Virginia,
which has nearly come 10 a close, has been
rather a poor one.
seyenty-fve pef cent Of the teachers in a.
tendance at the Summer School OF Methods,
now in session at Bedford City, are women.
Hon. Joseph 3. Reid Of Prince William
county. has prepared for exhibition NJ tho
Worlds Fair d sample OF wheat grown on his
farm. on Kettle run. which Is over Six feet
tall.
Mr.. Edward Collins. Of Appomattox county,
had his tweive-y ear-old sou killed By falling
tree during the storm Fridny afternoon. The
boy had gotten under the tree for shelter
from tie storm.
A party of Washington aud Lee and Rich
mond College students attracted much atten-
tion in Salem Thursday by giving their re-
spectiye yeiis when the train stopped at the
station. They had been TO Knoxville attend
ing Especial summer school.
The schooner Mary v Duncan capsized
during Thursdays storm in Black Walnut
cove. at the mouth Of Great ChOptank river.
She was Ut anchor, with no sail set and loaded
with 900 empty barrels. bound from baltl-
more Tor Norfolk, when the 9orm struck her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

MARION. Va, July Especial. Mrs. Kate
BGhrock wife OF Mr.. +. Q. Schrock, who re-
sides two miles east of this town. died lew
days ago. Mrs. Sohrock was a sister of George
4. Cassell. prominent attOrney-at-law at
Radford. belonged TO an influential family
aud was held in high esteem.
Charles ID. Carter. Esq, a leading citizen of
Rich Valley, was IN the early part OF last wee k
dangerously hurt by one of his large bulls.
MIR Carter entered the enclosure where the
animal was kept and was at once attacked
knocked against tho fenco aud severely g0red
before heip could reach him. Some men
fortunately being near enough 10 hear ms
cries Tor help ran 10 his relief. but 50 infuri-
ated was the bull that they feard TO risk en-
tering the lot and only succeeded in saving
Dir. Carter from certain death by knocking
of the bottom planks OF the fence and pulling
him through. Mr. Carter Is to-day reported
90 be IN a critical condition.
The new town council elected in May last
for two years under the new charter assumed
c0Dtrol of tho affairs Of the town on yester-
day. They met aud organized. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing two
years. and gave bond tO-wit Recorder, A.
Il. Lincoln; Sergeant and Collector, ". T..
Dickey; Treasurer. John W. Richardson;
Oyerseer Of the Poor. ". 2. Francis. after
which the mayor appointed the street, water,
sanitary. lights. and other committees
The wheat crop OF this section is now about
harvested and Is reported the best in some
years. The corn crop promises well but IN
some parts OF the county has been injured
by heavy wind and rain -storms.
hofTlsons new public school building is
nearing completion, aud when finished will
add much to the architectural beauty of the
town. Il being an unusually handsome struc-
turo. MesSrs. Seayer d Sons are the COZ
tractors and builders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

The general belief in Savannah now is that
the Central railroad system must pass through
a mild form of reorganization. Il will he
necessary 10 DO this 1t is thought. before its
credit can be re-estahlished. Part OF the re-
organization plan 1t is believed will be II re-
ductiOn IN interest paid 10 leased roads. such
as the Southwestern. The present interest
is regarded as too high 10 be carried BY
reducing fixed charges in this way and max
ing other necessary changes the Central
can be placed on It's feet again. The con-
fdence 81 the directors and others remain
unahated aud they express themselves as sat
ished that the salvntion of the system will
not he ~ difficult or "a prolonged job a.
some arc inclined 10 believe. An urgent call
has been issued for q meeting OF tho directors
on Monday morning ~ tho Central railroad
bank in Savannah. President Conner viii not
be there The directors will have full inlor-
nation from him then. il is supposed. with
some suggestions which they will discuss.
Tie meeting IS most lmpoftant one, aud an
effort Will DO made 70 get the entire board to-
POI ner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05
SUNDAY TIMES ART IMPLEMENT.

TIE TIMES HAS JUST MADE ARRANGE
MENTs WITH SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED
ARTISTS 81 WHICH 1T CAN PRESENT IT'S
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SUNDAY TIMES
WITH A SERIES OF HANDSOME PICTURES
IN COLORS. THE ARTISTS ARE NOW AT
WORK on THE DESIGNS, EACH OF WHICH
ALONE COSTS sso0. THE FIRST. NOW IN
HAND. Is A REPRODUCTION FROM THE
FAMOUS PAINTING. THE STORM" AND
WILL DE READY FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION
TO SUBSCRIBERS 10 THE SUNDAY TIMES
JULY l7rn ALL THESE PICTURES WILL
BE WELL WORTHY OF FRAME AND A
PLACE on THE HOUSEHOLD WALL.
EVERY SUBSCRIBER IN THE CITY AND
COUNTRY WILL GET THESE FINE WORKS
OF ART WITHOUT COST.
If YOU DO NOT SUBSCRIBE SEND IN
YOUR NAME AT ONCE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Soon after his resignation from Arthur's
cabinet Mr. Blaine was seen III the con-
gressional library rummagiDg about in re-
mote alcoves and pouring over dusty vol
umes and newspaper files lie was then
getting the data for his work. and he told
his friends that he had no idea that even
the preliminary work entailed by proposed
literary composition could be so delight
full. The calm and yet gently stimulating
atmosphere in which he lived in his
library, and which was due to his recollec-
ton Of stirring events and the information
regarding them which he obtained from
the Libraries, delighted him so that he said
that it seemed TO him that he would not
care again to become a man OF public
action,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-05

Extensive preparations are on foot in
Costa Rica to make very considerable
display at the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. "Our exhibit" says the commits
sioner, "is rapidly reaching completion. |
have already received several thousands OF
interesting articles, both natural and man
ufactured. and just now l am receiving
the living plants and the ornamental ones.
which collected at Colo Dulce and San
Carlos. have also a collection Of more
than 5000 beautiful birds, which ] shall
place in the galleries adjoining the gar
dens. The government has already sent to
me fine plans for the Costa Rican pavilion.
NV idea is TO place the ornamental plants
in the gardens surrounding the pavilion.
and also the living fishes and the birds
and other animals Of this zone, and to
build two pretty kiosks, where our excel
lent coffee and cocoa Will be especially ex-
limited