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The sun., 1896-01-26

Surplus ssa345,55o s37.e7s.5oo 1no. so.sae 900
two years ago S1O0. .043,OO
Tho imports Of general merchandise. includ-
Ing dry goods. at the port OF New YORK Inst
wssk mere "x isp tho .ne
:pssis fer the A week ss were sisl 40. af which
snss was s sGa mkCs ,a Rspors ssss %
a total of s3,o4o,a4o. against sa,3l6.eoo the
| have been: Gold, sidS77. .is6. and silver. ST..
9l2.24s total of S14.4so.3s4.
The Columbus, Hooking Valley and Toledo
Dec. 81:
sss:s ss Ssi
ois:. s: iasss 1850 'tssSS 1865
,sss . Dec
D'aa: HsHss p ''SSSSs 'SSsSS Sss5s
Denoi. ......... s4sios sur.ss,o7a Inc. .s5i.74o
The Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton Rail-
road Company reports for the year ending June
SSs@ :sssss. :sssss 's5s R:s ss $s
.ss sss1ss ssss 'st9: 1ss Rs ssss
Surplus. ssao,sse s4aeSas Dec sps,74s
reports gross earnings for December OF Sb2. .823.
an incrense Of s35ol Ms compared with The same
month OF the previous year. and net S5Tu3,
decrease of ls44. For the year ending Dec.
~ the gross earnings were s44s.752. decrease
of Sl:!.9nA as compared with the corresponding
period of the previous year, and net Sl6O.l7s.
decrease of S32.l
National bank note circulation outstanding.
So13,55i. lao, an increase for the week OF SS2,-
s4s: received during the week for resumption;
S3.0S4.71s; amount reissued. S2.21O.5lT, and
destroyed S"35. .642. Balance Of deposits In the
Treasury to redeem national bank notes. S22,-
32S306. a decrease for the week OF S2l4.O02
The receipts from customs for the week were
145, n total Of S5.S4l 1928. against S6.3l4.6I5
last week. The receipts OF the Government for
the month to date were S23,4 ,41O.2l9 and ex-
penditures s2o;oe3ooo. For The fiscal fig l year 70
the disbursements S2l2 .025, ,760.
The receipts of the Government to-day were:
Customs. S402.39l; internal revenue. S41S l54.
and miscellaneous. 700; total OF 81 034.-
pensions were s57s,O 900. being an excess Of re-
ceipts over expenditures of S4o6.244.
The net assets OF the Treasury ut the close Of
business to-day, as officially computed compare
with those Of last Saturday as follows:
sHs s.s sS? Sas ss Sa,ioH
United States notes fS,OOl,OS TeOOS, 12I
Other assets in excess OF
demand liabilities. 28,se2,s7A sle70.2e2
Avail bile cash balance, in
cludns gold balance. sl77.0ss, $50 el7s.lle.o52
Money in London. A@'s cent Rate OF
three months bills. p cent Amount OF bull
lion gone into the Bank Of England on balance
to-day $1,000. Paris advices quote y cents
at lO2 francs 30 centimes. Exchange on Lon
don "5 francs % centimes
The sales of mining stocks at the Consolidated
The sun., 1896-01-26
2ublir Notires.

posT OFFICE NOTICE
i ss TIM snsas e.: close
TRANSATLANTIC MAILS.
s6KMa4 fe5 GnkmASY snS kTss
per steamship saale. via Bremen detters for othet
:hlp r Bismarck iet,ers de must be directed per >.
wEpNEsbXY,.A. 'sfsfs, M for IRELAND, per steam.
s ~ hSISIs Se for ss ss
SSSsH Il sssS:%S T.
per is@fh Tor EUROPE per steamship
III tay nSs% spain % Esyps
hsh at na' 81 for us! hf
sq 81 5si
he s;,i;ss '$PtfA 44TFSRS
&
o, Up!
hnfs man nn n 1a Ten &uutss
sailing of steamer. -
NAILS FOR SOUTH HSP iSP,rs fssfhAh fa AMERICA "h'r
sn4 per per ] s'aans $sm @Sssa:i
"E saS AHA r. s'%s{ ''%% sS:ss
Issn .ss".~ o.i Wa ? "% S.tfss
sSp fI,d a, 'aF hNHA tar
;'ss%s@H e = os; 4" z Il 7" "r %R %IsS. 4 S
s,sa4snSa na q ea dyaHa %F '"a R'F ER"f jSS1
"S'jf%$%ff'{Y 81 sSHs
HHGhAlppf ana a y, Nl,di%"M pr s,;s%sSiS
4 r. : al and a'H HSXSIi1Ga A bk $UhA, per steamship
prsmsp'eHas, eoy,. .s a a. ana no"
via Gol9m riu,rs Tor Guatemala must be directed
sArRbNW9' * '"'S' st 7ao 4 NJ for IA PLATA coES, Id
ThtS Mrr nlnIy prr si,n@sp ~ M t"9 r6hrJN
'}x%SSA a and Ts!;s%i %SI
%H;; @c rsc:4 m >rF As1 TX
r4H s,s d4 %"s s'arr ayT?aas ST.
%enary ne a'f sexN xfNEz,f'A ana G1kA;
cara Csracas e,,sr a 'h"r @ paris must
be dir, cted per Caracas w.
Mails for Newfoundland by ra!l t" Iialifss Ss "nd
thence Nv -,Gnm,r cnnr ,,u q. '"is y rnI to "ston
md hcncc S sranrr s"sr n, M %ncs s, HaS ,t f.,
40 MI inr Tor t"F1"rns ""i GD Is "an!: ss
NH. MosSr 9sr II, na 1,@4X dSdrani '' ans %' sr"a
dressed !or',rsrH'ch by steamer close at ms '''
| daily Ut : 90 A. NJ.
| TRANS.PACIIIC MAILS.
| Nus Tor china and Jnuan prr steamship Hankow
iron TncDiin clos" her" dalt; ~ 'n jan oIy
Nr:,i l. Al Mails for I,linl and Japan sr"tlh.a
addressed only 4, Inr steamship EWur",H az .aI"e
| iron Vauc0uSur n. cloSr here dnhy Hpi"dnh -,
M Il 40 i. ". Malls for chlnt aud dhlhi' l'
stcnmsn,p CITY "t r." lanciro ir"m l H"h !, in@G'
| ci,cui, close here iNilS M To jan ~ N -. W,
| Mails for Hawaii per ,uanl.n.i NTSyy ",t
from San francisc"r MN"Scv mr." nr 4l.,iar'
| liza t1xcr,h those Tor Nest Austrian ia.
| aTc Forwarded VIA furnp', N"w /"alhhh, W,
| wall. Tin. and samoan islands per siam, y
| MnriIOsl fron Snn lranri'r"I 'l'" hi'' - 81
m I" Frb i al "a 4, NJ ii \. VI, aud Il - i ".
| ,or ON ARRIVAL Al *ew Y"rk oI s." mlNn.p,, H., .
| with british mats lor Australia MllN fT NJ,
| traiia Dcxc 'p West AuSrnl a. TIA" ~ NM = ~
| Islanis per am-hip MIuw"rR from Van 'niN.
clos" mere d,lIy after Eco, aud ny tn i"h. " AZ
| 8.:O Il. NJ Nal \ tr the society Islands per s.p
| Galilcc from san frIncisru', vlpHe mere hh'N ~
| to Feb. ~ NJ u 30 T. NJ. NO.,
| Trans Pacific mails forwarded 10 port OF shl us
dniiy nnd the schodu,a OF closing IL ARRANGED on
presumption OF their UNINTERRUPTED overland trahN
| sReplste red mall close. at Is Y. M preNlou dAr'
| CHARLES ". DAYTON, PostinhsicG
Post once. New York, N. y. January 70. 1870
The sun., 1896-01-26
Electric Stock Quotations.
COMMERCIAL COMPEND.

Wheat StronGcr-LNrge Exports-RiG For.
eign Demand-Cold Wenther mt the
Northwest Armour d Co. Buying
Chicago BuIlish = Favorable Reports
from the Pacific Const-COtton Irregular
Next Cror Lower.
The sun., 1896-01-26

TODAS'S FEATuREs- Tho stock mt New York and
brazilian markets amounts to very nearly l.20OOQO
bags, and most OF THIS Is unhcdged coffee. In tho
mean te the foreign markets are declining RIO has
this fact naturally has depressing effect especially
on nearby deltvcrics. Nobody buys except q fcw
shorts. who trade In and out for quick turns Weary
bulls are the sellers The rains In Brazil have cut
down the receipts hut they do not cut down existing
stocks and with clearer receipts are expected
and demand an immense supply. present and pros.
pect and very poor demand certainly at the present
tme-the tendency OF the market Ia believed TO be
towards decidedly lower prices The present Brazil.
ian crop seems to he OUOO0 900 bags MORE and tho
next crop may turn out to be oUOO.OO0 bags II not
moro than this.
FLouR-Trnde was dull owing to nrmer prices.
Sales Ta 900 bbls Exports s,2a4 hbis and i.2lo
sacks. Receipts 8S05 bbls. and ~ 700 sacks. Winter
grade. s2as2 10; nne, s2 k2,p5 superfne. q 900
$500; No. extra $2,6O1s2. 20: No extra, e2 700
S3; clenr s3ds3y5 sraishs. 81 500 So 90; patents,
Sa5o@s3!5 Michigan straghts S3.3O8 $34o city
s255; corn meal, Western 81. l5I .20 brandywne.
GRAS-Wheat declined tsdssc. hut recovered this
and advanced Nc. New York received 500 bush. {:
Chicago 800 against q 43l last years Toledo &. .5l2.
against pa1 St Louis 10000, against 5000; Detroit
8n3i, against .h29, Duluth 65.2oi against SO 300;
Minneapois st2 $40, against iOa4i0; milwaukee,
year; Duluth i9 cars. against 40! Minneapolis 382
cars against Il last ycar Export sales 10000 bush
Rumorrd salcs OF as high rs 50OuO bush for Lisbon
and 800 900 at the West. These not fully con
nrmcd No cred. f9c store: do. (, o. b; nfoat, &c;
Manitoba, 2Lsc. over. and No. l frosted. PC. under.
Future sales g 81 300 bush. follows;
The sun., 1896-01-26

---.RECEPTS- ~-sHIPMEyrs.-
Grand totals sssSa WASS ssssi scs sS6ss MStG assgS
Totals last year. .2o'.l2o 272,442 l54.oO2 s78s2
To.pAYs FEArrREs-wheat opened a little weaker
because the political situation proved TO be little
there was accordingly little nouitation. But this
state OF things soon changed to decidedly bullish
market and prices ran upward quickly both here and
Chicago. The expors for the week were 3s48 900.
Ing were the shorts the weather ut the West was
cold. the stock here is small. Liverpool and Berlin
were slightly higher. and finally there was very
tsee news columns Corn also advanccd The ex:
a,ssSol7 last week md 6e5,5oo last year. Chicago
the commission houses. outsiders showed more dis
position to buy. Liverpool was quiet and unchanged.
Since July ! the exports from this country have
reached 4s,2so.5e6, against aolo55s for the same
follow wheat In decided rise oats were stronger
also. The Chicago receipts were 4l2 cars.
NAVAL SroREs--Quiet and unchanged.
City. Refined UNCHANGED.
PnovlsIoNs- Lard dull and hrm City. 5.5oc.: West
ern. 9c.: January. &c. Pork higher and dun.
sSssas sss Tsiiaw IS s,e"rse SsS@sss 6issS ss
against IS o73 last week and 2s63s last year. Cream
sg sn.S sn1, ;s to hest wfs Rs
ceipts Tor the week. io,soa boxes. against
1850 last week and l2.siI last year: state.
in cream. large September c9lored and White fancy
choice TAG ioc small do" SsGs Iossc Eggs Receipts
for the week 2s3o8 cases aIa.nst l76Js last week.
state Prnrsvlvnnia. and Nary!and country marks
and southern fair to frsts loo i7Sec other grades,
syoaa, Raw quiet and unchanged. Refined quiet
asuI1.." Ian eb-Tbese were today's prces.
The sun., 1896-01-26

Corn declined lGc but recovered this and advanced
&c. to &c. spot higher. Receipts hero to day 84. l25
Gush... at Chicago sls.e57. Spot sales 5000 hush;
None None for export. steamer yellow. &c ah3at NO;
&c May. Future sales 100000 BUSH. follows
Last
openfno. Lo,rest Highest. cio.ino. Night.
saiy $$SS} 81 ss sssss So ss sS,s
Oats advanced he. Spot higher. Receipts hero today
0330o bush, at Chicago 2206l5. spot sales $4,000
bush. No. 2 white. 266t26tc: January do 26c.: May
Do. 2e4c Nc: do. 25@25ac; No g mix cd: : 25c:;
and 25&26c. for mixed. Future sales 5000 BUSH.
as follows
Last
OPENING Lot,est Highest Closing. NIGHT.
May........ ...p5H p6X a5A a5H ESQ
Tho crop movement Is as follows:
The sun., 1896-01-26

Mails for Newfoundland by rail to lialfes arc
thcnro ty steamer close nj this onlcc Hhl! h'
$40 r. NJ. bats for Nllu"nn, hf raj TO @ h"s, ~; a.
Ird thence hy Steamer. cusr nj TINS once hhte ~
KIN = Mails Tor cuba clr,r al this ONE" dhly
a. 90 4, NJ for forwarding by ,,rnnr r, sa'jsns
|Mouluys MI Thur r>dnysI from Fort lhnih iat'
Mails for Mexico overland, unless sp"rihE .. ~ !.
dressed for despatch by steamer. close NJ ms o''e'
daily nj . 90 4 NJ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
EVIDENCE:

Rheumacide, the great blood puri-
fer and rheumatic cure, has been tried
by the greatest of all courts, the pub
lie, and found guilty of curing rheu-
matism. We can't find room for the
testimony of but a small number of the
witnesses, but enough to convict.
Mr.. Ell. S. Lipscomb, merchant, Paco-
let, S. c., says: Il am cured, and,
knowing it as / do, would pay 500
per bottle if | could not secure it for
less"
Mr.. NJ. f. Barnett, travelling sales
man, Hendersonyille, N. c., says: Zone
bottle cured me of rheumatism, which
I suffered with for Is years, after all
other remedies failed"
Mr.. w. r. Hughes, capitalist, Atkins,
Va, says: s'Three bottles of Rheuma-
eide cured me. Had rheumatism for
20 years, was treated by New York
specialists, but found no permanent
cure until I used Rheumacide.'
Mr.. j. C. Perry, Elizabeth City, n. c.,
writes: my wife has used two bot
ties of Rheumacide and is nearly well.
She had bad attack of rheuma-
tism, could not dress herself without
assistance, and could scarcely walk.
think one more DottIe Will cure nef.
Mr.. j. w. Shinholser, representing
the Nunnally Candy Co., Atlanta, Ga,
writes: "Have used one bottle of
Rheumacide. Tt did great deal of
good, send another bottle"
Mr.. N. B. Broughton, of the firm of
Edwards and Broughton, Raleigh, N.
c., says: MY sister has been a suf-
ferer from rheumatism for some time.
| Got SO she could scarcely walk. After
using one bottle of Rheumacide she
has almost entirely recovered. / con-
graduate you on your great remedy"
Many others are equally enthusiast
tic in their praise of Rheumacide.
If your nearest druggist cannot sup
| ply it, order from the Bobbitt Drug
Company, Raleigh, n. C. Price 81 per
| bottle. six for SIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
PRETTY MARGUERITE WEDDING.
NJ. James r. Thomas of Waynesville.
Married to Miss Roberta Smith.

At Christ church yesterday after
noon occurred one of the most unique
ard beautiful weddings of the year.
MIR. James r. Thomas, of Waynesville,
was married to Miss Josephine Smith,
Of this city.
The church was tastefully decorated
IN smiIax and marguerites, and waxen
candles cast soft glow over the altar.
1t was a Marguerite wedding, and
the prevailing colors were white and
gold.
When the notes of the wedding march
came from the organ, two pretty lit
tie bridesmaids dressed in pure
white, came down the aisle.
The bride entered the church with
her father, Capt. William Smith. She
wore handsome going-away gown of
mingled blue and white cheyiot, and
carried beautiful boquet of Bride
roses.
Tie bride and groom met at the
altar, where Rev. DIR. Marshall in the
beautiful and impressive service of the
Episcopal church, joined them to-
gether in holy wedlock.
The bride was given away by her
father.
Mendelsohn's wedding march was
pid Scu DIS bitt DI1udi party IIAC tiit
church
Miss Roberta Atkinson Smith, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor. She
wore white organdie, with white satin
ribbons and carried a boguet of '.Kai-
serin Augusta Victoria roses.
Mr.. Julian WEIGH, of Waynesville,
was best man.
The bridesmaids were: Miss Nettie
Baldwin, of Winston; Miss Annie Bus
bee, Miss Margaret Stith, Miss Kate
Badger, Miss Kate Whiting benson
and Miss Mary Hinton. They all wore
white organizes, with yellow taffeta
ribbon with sMarie Antoinette" fichus,
and white Leghorn hats, trimmed in
white chiffon. They carried boquets
of ruarguerites.
The .'iittle bridesmaids" were Mary
Seaton Gales and Oracle Switzerland.
The ushers were: Messrs. Alphoso
Avery, of Morganton; John White
WEIGH, of Athens, Ga; Andrew Syme
and w. G.. NJ Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas left on the A.: 80
train for Morganton, where they will
visit Justice and Mrs. Avery a few
days. The honeymoon will be spent in
the western part of the State.
A large crowd of friends were at the
depot to bid them 'bon voyage
through life, and the rice of good will
was thrown on them in showers.
The hearty best wishes of scores OF
friends are rendered them for all the
happiness that life can bring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
CITY IN BRIEF.

MIR. William b. Appel, of the Six Lit
tle Tailors of New York, has establish
ed a branch here with Whiting Bros.
A called meeting of the Rescue Circle
will be held this Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock at Mrs. Worth's. The
members are requested to attend.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Matte Anderson, of
Johnston county, to Mr.. Eugene Rich
ardson, of Raleigh, on July 18th.
The 7. w. C. Z. u. will hold meet
ing at $3.50 tomorrow (Thursday) al
ternoon, at the home of the President,
Miss Daisy Young. All new members
are earnestly requested to be present.
Miss Annie Mitchell, Recording Secre-
Aary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
PERSONALS.


Mir. J. A. Hardness, of the States
.{lle Mascot, is taking in the conyen-
f&3p.
s.R. B. Richardson, who has been
II at some days to the Springs with
IL baby. has returned.
n. X. 3. Becl1with, who is attending
she State convention from Anson
eounty, is stopping with his sister
Mrs r. 81. Thackston.
Mrs. S. ID. Twitty, Mr.. b. Shelton
Mr.. Elias Carr, Jr., Col. n. F. Als-on
Mr.. x. k. Williams, are the guests OF
Governor and Mrs. Carr at the execu-
tive mansion.
Mr.. Thomas J. Hickman, a promi-
nent citizen of Hendersonyille. says
that the people of his county are
more thoroughly aroused and en-
Unused than he ever knew them. and
the indications for the success of the
Democratic ticket are brighter than
FOR years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25

On account OF the Confederate Veter-
ans Reunion at Richmond, Va, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
Richmond at 1915 for the round trip.
All those going by the Southern Rail
way will be given an opportunity for
visiting Norfolk, Va, Old Point Com
fort, Virginia Beach, Ocean View and
all other places of interest in and
around Norfolk, as the return portion
of their tickets are by this route,
thereby giving the benefit of this lovely
trip, by the small additional cost OF
one dollar, the fare from Richmond
to Norfolk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25

The Seaboard Veterans Special runs
from Raleigh for the benefit of the
members of Junius Daniel Camp and
their friends. The S. A. L. viii operate
Veteran Special to Richmond on the
morning of the 30th. The Governors
Guards are going and they both invite
all their friends to use this train.
Leaves Raleigh at s a. m, arriving at
Richmond about p. m, only five hours
ride. Tickets on sale June 81, % and
90, good until July 10. The S. A. l.. is
the most direct and the quickest route
to Richmond. Remember we will sell
every one an individual ticket for this
train. Cone and GO with us. Fare,
1875 for round trip. ANY other infor-
nation gladly given.
III. S. LIZARD.
s. p. A., Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
DID YOU EVER.

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of ell female complaints,
exerting wonderful direct influence
in giving strength and tone to the or
gans. If you have loss u appetite. con-
stipation, headache, fainting spells, or
are nervous, sleepless, excitable, mel
aneholy or troubled with dizzy spells
Electric Bitters is the. medicine you
need. Health and strength are guaran-
iced by its use. Fifty cents and $10C
at John Y. MacRae's drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25

The S. A. i. has made arrangements
TO handle the teachers to Buffalo, n
y, July Bird to 5th, by several differ
ent routes. Mr.. i. d. Howell. State
Manager for North Carolina, will have
charge of the party, and will do all in
his power to nike the trip delightful
one. Send him your name and he will
see that you get all information neces-
sary. Remember the S. A. l.. will
give choice of routes, SO you had bet
ter find out what we have before buy
ing your ticket. Apply TO
H S. LEARD. S. 7. 4.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
EVERYTHING

Hosiery 'i o4
Special Values and Extra Qualities at l5e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
c. A. Sherwood & Rebuilding
Sale
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
TO THE DELEGATES TO CHICAGO
CONVENTION.

The Seaboard Airline will sell
round trip tickets from all points in
North Carolina to the Democratic con.
vention at one fare for round trip
Tickets on sale July 3rd to 9Th; good
until July 18th. with the understand
ing that if the convention does not
finish its work by that time, they viii
be extended until the date following
ad iournment. Remember the S. A. T.
cane.giye you choice of routes. either
by Atlanta, Washington, or Richmond
also via boat. Call at Office or write.
III. S. LIZARD. S. y. A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The name of Judge b. B. Winborne
is being favorably spoken of as the
nominee for Observation-Disclosures The
sentiment in his favor is rapidly
growing.
Judge Winborne, il nominated, would
make bold and aggressive campaign,
and if elected would fill the office of
Lieutenant-Governor with marked
ability. w. p. SHAW.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
SPECIAL TRAIN TO OXFORD ON ST.
,JOHN'S DAY. HUME OATH.

On account of the above occasion
the Southern Railway Company will
operate special train Raleigh to Ok
ford and return, train leaving Raleigh
7:3o a. M, and return to Raleigh same
night, Rate from Raleigh for the
round trip will be $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Thursday-The United
States Weather Bureau issues the fol-
lowing forecast for the next twenty
four hours:
For North Carolina-Showers east
erly winds.
Yesterday Maximum temperature,
Sc; minimum temperature, 20; rain
fall, 0.03.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
Esg SIN EssS Ut FNES
$500 REWARD.

Offered by ''The Southern Law Book
Exchange" of Raleigh, n. c., for all
kinds of Law Books. We offer $3.50 to
$500 for North Carolina Reports,
Digests and Histories. VIII 'fill in
your set Reports $3.50 to $500. Send
a list of what you wish to buy, sell or
exchange to
W. M. SMITH, Manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
FOR RENT.

A brownstone residence, corner
Johnston and Halifax streets. Posses
sion given at once. For terms, apply
to M. w. Tighe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-25
LOST.

A gold stag pin near postoffice.
suitable reward for return of same to
204 S. Dawson street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07

Hundreds III dclcgatrs to IN" State
Christian EndeaNor convention rcarhtu
Scranton Yesterday. They began arriN-
inG early in h" day. and after the early
morning trains had pulled into the dill
f"rrni stations this morning il was eS-
timai"d that AT least 800 of them We're
sheltered beneath Scranton roofs. Be
tore. noon tul"N at least | 0oo aud pos
Slhlh ..vo uIur" will arrive. 50 tina, Il
i"t;l ol $500 or niu'- stranger dele
fatt,S will hr within the confines at
the city.
Yesterday was given over especially
lu tht. rrr"iN ing al the visiting ihr"nss
and the guiding oI them /" tn"
churches where their hrauuari-rS will
hu located and al the homes and hotels
" her" they will he entertained during
their stay in Scranton. There was II
meet ing OF the state officers and eXeCu
tiv,s in the afternoon when Easton
was decided upon as The convention
city next year.
In the evening the opening sessions
We're held in Elm Park church. the
Frut bingham theatcr and the Academy
of Music In each of these places Pres
id"ni McCrory delivered his annual ad
dress. Secretary Mcdonald and Treas
urcr Raymore read their reports, and
an address was delivered on The Pres
"ncc of Christ in this Convention" An
address of Welcome was also made and
responded to at each meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
ACADEMY OF MUSIC MEETING.

AT the Academy of Music meeting ths
attendance was somewhat meagre at
the outset. but as the evening wore on
delegates kept coming III IN twoS and
threes and oftimes large squads and
before adjournment the parluet was
comfortably filled. The vacant seats
had tendency to dainpen the wonted
Christian Endeavur enthusiasm. but
the ardor and energy Of the presiding
officer Rev. Charles Roads. of Philadel-
phia checked this tendency and before
the meeting had proceeded far. the con-
vention was thoroughly warmed up and
not d trac. Of the earlier chiliiness was
deScernabe.
The decorations We're quite as pretty
and more elaborate than al any vi the
other meeting places. Radiating in all
directions from the center vi the cell
ing to the upper balcony and top of the
proscenum We're large streams Of the
convention colOls. red and white. A
gold fringed cloth of crimson, relieved
at intervals with bannerets and &c. E.
monograms. hid the railing of the gal.
lery and draped along the entire length
of the balcony was u rich and beautiful
cloth of scarlet and gold. caught up
with the monograms of blue and white.
and red and white. The box spaces
were draped with flags. red. white and
blue bunting and streams of red and
white, whi1' the stage was fringed all
about with tropical plants.
The West Side choir, of which Louis
Davis is leader, and Daisy
Poole accompanist, occupied grad.
ually rising tiers Of seats o.
the rear half Of the stage. The chaiR.