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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Didn't Blame Him.


Dim bowld an willin' copper,
An OiIl do all that is proper
Fur the Entertainment av a nations guest
= But, although Orm far from lazy,
OF can't lift, and shtill be aisy
An the chair thot gives Chinaman is rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
Willow Ware.

200 Covered Market Baskets,
made extra strong and durable, at
4oc., SOC, 79c,, 9ec. ..-
100 Open Market Baskets. 25c., Sc.
so Extra Large Market Baskets,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04

Adjustable screens, re.
Screen doors, 75c.
Complete with hook and eye and handle.)
Window screen frames, Ioc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
CITY IN BRIEF.

President r. Curzon Huffman, Vice
President L. ST. John and Chief En-
gineer Gwathmey, Of the Seaboard Air
Line. passed through yesterday, on q
tour of inspection.
Mr.. Octayius Coke, son of the late
iamented Secretary of State, has
bought Upchurch and Carriers branch
store, and will hereafter conduct the
business. His many friends wish him
great success.
United States Marshal @. j. Carroll
yesterday received $4,000 to pay off
witnesses in the Federal courts. About
SO. 500 is due them from the last court.
Only 1900 worth of witnesses were
brought in Raleigh during the last
term.
Mr.. Josiah Turner, of Orange, who
is in the city on matters connected
with his suit, says he is engaged in
preparing il book he will publish enti-
tied: Joe Turner'S Reeollections of
His Own Times" 1T will contain his
tory Of the early settlement Of Orange
county together with sketches of the
great men Who have been citizens of
that famous county TT will be q very
original and interesting book, and the
public will hope that it may be issued
before a great while.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
RALElGH LIBRARY COMMITTEE.
Who They Are and When and Where
They Will Meet.

At citizens meeting held in the
Senate Chamber on February 26, 1896,
to consider the feasibility of establish
ing a Public Library for the city of
Raleigh, a motion prevailed directing
the chairman to appoint a committee
of thirty-fiye persons Go gentlemen
and IL LADIES' to take into considera-
tion plans for the establishment of
such an institution. Acting on such
authority and after careful advisement,
/ have appointed the following named
persons:
Gentlemen II Fl. Busbee, w. S.
Primrose, G. j. Parker, II. Z. Gray, il.
p. Deverenx, n. b. Broughton, Thomas
S. keenan,, a.. b. Andrews, Jr., A. b.
Forest, y. w. Bailey, Joseph Z. Pogue,
VIM. Nj. Russ, John G. Drewry, +. ID.
Howell, n. r. Smith, William Boylan,
John Calling. v G. Register, y. H. Hill,
Carey If. Hunter, Alex. Stronach, Hal
W Aver, G. Rosenthal
Ladies Misses Eliza Pool. Edith
Register, Maggie Ward, Mamie G. DIM
widdie, Emily McNea. Mabel Hall, Nam
ME Novel;, Maud Merrimon, Mrs. Chas.
Root, Mrs. VIM. III. Holleman, Mrs.
Julius Lewis, Mrs. George S. Terrell.
The above mentioned committee has
been selected with special reference to
their peculiar qualifications for and
anticipated interest in ths work. 1t
is therefore expected that each and
every one will be present and will work
zeaIously and assidionsly according to
such plans as may be adopted for the
successful contamination Of this great
lY needed public enterprise.
The committee will meet IN the State
Library on Friday afternoon, March
o, 1896, At p. m, for the purpose Of
considering plans for the establish
mn of Public Library in and for the
city Of Raleigh, n. q
b. T.. MONTAGUE,
Chairman Citizens Meeting.
March s, 1896.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06

A Patriotic Adn1irer of the States
Greatest Son Asks for q Big House
Next Tuesday Night.
One Of Raleigh's most accomplished
women writes:
sssAs has been announced, the inITn-
liable Polk Miller has been engaged by
the executive committee to give reci-
tails throughout the State in the inter-
est of the Vance Memorial Fund.
1.-THE nature Of these entertainments
is well known to the public. Polk
Miller gives us the humorous side Of
the darkey character, rs Thomas Mel
son Page thrills us with the pathetic
incidents of old plantation life.
ssyViil not Raleigh give this gifted
Southerner a rousing house next Mon
day night? May we not ask that q
large and enthusiastic audience greet
him and thus attest her pride in North
Cardinals distinguished son, Zebnlon
Il. Vance,
ut is true that our Old North State,
with a long list of illustrious men en-
obling her colonial and Revolutionary
history even to this day, has not erect
ed one stone to their honor As the
children visit her beautiful Capitol,
they see her tributes To the Father OF
our country, but they look in vain for
a single monument to a North Caro-
linian.
when we review the carer Of Vance,
twice her Governor, true to her in times
Of peace, true to her through the ter
rible years Of the war, and TO whose
fervid eIoquence and untiring zeal
throughout that splendid casvass of
1876, wrought her deliverance should
we not as people do him honor?
LET us hope that this memorial ac-
compIished, our State viii be stimu-
lated to do like honor to others Of
her gifted and patriotic dead"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
The Mechanics and inventors, Union

The Mechanics and Inventors Union
of Raleigh, N. G., State company, is
prepared to establish loaning branch
and to make loans within ninety days
III any place in North Carolina. IL
you desire to enjoy the benefits of a
first-class Building and Loan Associa-
ton, in your town, and one that will
guarantee not to carry money from
your place, write the Home Office.
Active Agents Wanted.
Address,
& INVESTORS UNION,
% pullen Building, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
Y Ne q. a.

The ladies Auxiliary held meeting
Yesterday and planned for the supper
to be given to the two teams II the
membership contest. 1t win be a very
pleasant affair for the young men,
even to those who eat bread and water
There were nineteen men in the
gymnasium class last evening and they
began to learn the system of body
building work, which they expect to
show to the contributors and fellow
members on the evening of the nth.
The only question asked of Secretary
0yerton these days is how far is the
other team ahead, but no answer
comes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
RUSIN ESS - Ems
TILE CAROLINA INSURANCE co.

The annual statement of the Carolina
Insurance Co, of Wilmington, appears
in this mornings issue. The showing
made is remarkably good, and speaks
well for the business management
The officers of the company are known
for their business ability and the con-
tinued success of the company is as
sured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
HOLSTEINS WANTED.

Tie North Carolina Insane Asylum
wishes to purchase four or five first
class Holsfein milk cows. Address,
stating price, MILKING qualities, etc.,
DIR. &. Il. KIRBY,
Superintendent, Raleigh, Y. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
THE VANCE MONUMENT.

A Patriotic Adn1irer of the States
Greatest Son Asks for a Big House
Next Tuesday Night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT

AT the residence of Mr.. N. B. Brough-
ton. last evening very pleasant enter
tainmeft was given for the benefit OF
the infant-cIass room of the Taberna-
Gle Baptist church.
The following programme was
rendered:
Selection by the quartette, Misses
Them and Novel;, Messrs. Young and
Cooper.
Recitation, Miss Lawrence
Vocal solo, Miss Barl<ley.
Instrumental selection, mandolin,
guitar and banjo, by Messrs, Smith.
Belts and Doweii.
Recitation, Miss Margaret Harris.
Vocal solo, Miss NOVEL;.
Recitation. Miss Lawrence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
VIII. &R. S. TUCKER & co.

For the week beginning Monday, March
End, we will show Early Spring Suits,
Tailor made SUIT innew fabrics and new
styles, correct as to design Also an
elegant line of Dress Skirts, or separate
skirts as They are termed, in all the mo-
hairs, SiCi|Iians, Armures, and theneWest
mixtures in the newest COIOrings.
The styles and shapes of the suits and
the skirts now offered are guaranteed to
be correct and We assure you that you
can buy them with confidence, otherwise
we would not offer them.
We are likewise exhibiting grand
collection of Jaunty Spring Capes, per-
fectIy beWitChing styles in black and
cOIors, with black and fancy silk Innings.
Moderate prices throughout the entire
exhibit of suits, skirts and Capes.
w. H. 4 R. S. TUCKER & GO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
FOR RENT.

House on South Mcdowell street; six
rooms, with modern conveniences. APP
plv to Mrs. Fl. " Watt 128 West Har-
gett street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-06
WANTED,

A purchaser for 10 shares Caraleigh
Cotton Mills stock.
JOHNSON e. JOHNSON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24
Sweet Silvery Sounds.

A Washington dispatch of the 18th
states that the silver sentiment OF the
country is finding expression in a man
ner which has aroused the greatest
enthusiasm and leaves but little doubt
but that the Chicago Convention will
have decided majority of uncompro.
missing silver men. A United States
Senator is reported as having dis.
closed the plan to be adopted. Every
convention is master OF itself and can
make its own rules. This is essentially
Democratic. 1t will be decreed that
the majority may rule in naming the
candidate as we'll as in making the
platform. 1t is glowingly predicted
that after the platform is satisfactorily
constructed perfect cyclone OF free
silver independence will surge through
the convention hall, and the tradi-
tional two-thirds rule will be swept
in to oblivion.
The dispatch says: 1t is to-day
within reasonable expectation that the
free-silver men may be in control Of
the destinies OF this country within a
twelvemonth. The situation may be
sumed up thus:
First-The free-silver men recognize
their opportunity, and will try to
seize it.
Second-Every effort will be made
from this hour forward to send ma
jority of free-silver delegates to Chi
cago.
Third-Conscious of power, il shown
by the first test vote, they will, at
Chicago, dictate the Committee on
Credentials and Resolutions, and have
q money plank in the platform to
suit them.
Fourth-Sure of the platform, a
formal resolution in writing will then
be introduced to abrogate the tradi
tional two-thirds rule that has held
in all recent Democratic National
Conventions. Such resolution will
naturally be reported back immedi-
ately to the assemblaSe, and the silver
men, thoroughly informed as to its
value and purport, will adopt it with
shout.
Fifth-This secured, everything else
is possible.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

WILL STEP Down AND OUT.-The
Bay Conference of Congregations
Ministers, which met Tuesday in San
Francisco, by vote OF AZ to 80 sus-
pended Rev. C. o. Brown, until he has
cleared himself from the grave sus-
picion entertained OF untruthfulness
and improper conduct. DR.. Mclean,
who had acted as moderator of the
council making the investigation, said
he went to the council with the
thought that DR.. Brown would be &C.
Quilted OF the charges made against
him; as the trial went on a sickening
feeling crept into his soul, and it grew,
until it seemed coiled about his heart
like some black and damning serpent.
The grosser charges were not sub.
stantiated, nor were they disproved
by the evidence. 1t was DIR. Browns
attitude before the council, and his
position since, which has intensified
this feeling. At the close of the con-
ference, Valentine Brown, a son of the
deposed preacher, created a sensation
by an attempted assault upon DR..
Mclean.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

THE custom of school children in
Austria and Hungary kissing the
hands of their teachers on their ar
rival or departure from the classroom
has been discontinued by direction of
the imperial board of education. This
action is based upon sanitary inves-
tigation which has shown that kissing
is unhealthful and should not be in
dulged in except when absolutely nec-
essary. The latter clause may open
the door wide enough for ordinary
needs, if everybody be allowed to de.
termine for herself or himself Just
when OSCILLATION is absolutely neces-
sary," but it should be borne in mind
that the microbe theory that was to
have put an end to all kissing has
been exploded by good old doctor
deserving Of canonization by all low
ers-who has declared, after ample in
vestigation, that the kind OF microbes
communicated by q kiss that is mu-
tually acceptable are not OF the destruc-
tive order, but highly beneficial to the
health and happiness of those by whom
they are brought into contact. Thus
it is that the new-fangled vagaries of
the would-be savants are swept away
by the sound common.sense OF the
oracle Of Experience.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

In THE WRONG PEw.-A crank with
a revolver held up" the preacher and
congregation of an Oakland, CAL,
Unitarian church Sunday evening. AS
Prof. Biggs, of Stanford, was about to
open service in the absence of the pas
tor, roughly dressed stranger walked
in front of the platform, drew a revolt
yer and announced his determination
of being heard. He denounced relig-
ion as fraud and stated that he would
prove by scientists that man had as
cended from the lower animals. Col.
Irish went forward to reason with the
intruder, but the latter leveled his re-
volver and put an end to any remon-
STRANGE. Meanwhile, two of the
brethren stole up behind the crank
and pinioned his arms before he could
shoot. The congregation fled in ter
ror, while the preacher skipped out a
back door. The stranger when taken
to police headquarters gave the name
Lewis Berger, and said he hailed from
Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

WILL REPRESENT THE WILL OF His
CONSTITUENTS. - John L. Sharpstein,
one of the delegates to the Chicago
Convent ton was lately interviewed re-
garding his proposed action on the
currency issue in the National Demo-
cratic Convention. He said: al am
in favor of the gold standard, and can
hardly endorse that part OF the reso-
luton relative to free coinage, yet l
will be guided in the Chicago Conven.
ton by the will of the Washington
delegation" As there was no mis-
take made in selection OF a majority Of
the delegation, Mr.. S. will doubtless
vote and act for reinstatement of the
white metal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

A STALwART SILVER STATE.-Bolh
Democrats and Republicans of Colo
RADIO are firm in their demand for a
silver plank in the National platform.
Senator Teller and Representative
Shofroth have decided definitely that
they will not serve as delegates in
the Republican National Convention,
from the hopelessness of securing a
platform which they can stand upon.
Mr.. Teller says that he promised the
people OF Colorado in 1894 that he
would not support gold.standard
man in the campaign of this year,
and that he will live up to it. The
Rocky Mountain News says that the
delegates to the national gathering of
the Democratic party will walk out OF
the hall, unless the platform contains
an unqualified declaration for free
coinage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24
A New Use for the a. P. A.

Darlington Booth has lately been
giving some Of the true inwardness"
that has led to the disruption of the
Salvation Army. He was compelled
to do this by the personal attacks
made upon himself and wife by Eng
lish Salvation Army officials.
Notwithstanding the Generals visit
to this country last year was marked
by an ovation, irrespective of creed, it
seems that he was by no means i'm
pressed by the cordiality OF his vel.
come. From first to last" says Bal
lington Booth, he impressed lis with
his displeasure and his dissatisfaction
with us personally and with our meth
cd of administering affairs. We loved
and understood this country. He ex-
hibited prejudice and misconception
OF it and its people. He objected TO
the display of the national flag upon
our badges and in our halls and in our
homes. He said that the time had
arrived to cease carrying the Stars and
Stripes at the head OF our parades. He
objected to the use of the eagle upon
our crests and insignias, and con-
stantly spoke deprecatingly of the
country, its people and its institutions.
During his last interview with us
in America the General stated that he
wished us to assist the struggling work
in Canada by giving up certain por-
ton OF the United States to be an
nexed to the Dominion. We expressed
our willingness to further assist our
comrades in Canada with money (hav-
ing already helped them financially,
but that the anne xation OF American
territory to Canada was quite imprac-
ticable and would damage the work.
"Our arguments carried no weight,
and the General considered them un-
reasonable. When he spoke of the
national feeling, he closed the contro-
versy by drawing his finger down the
map OF North America in three Sec
tions, declaring that ultimately he in
tended to cut the country in three,
joining each to section of Canada to
break down any national feeling exist.
ing. We said such division would
ruin the work in this country where
the unbroken union of the States
means so much"
The opposition OF the American
management to this unjust and I'M
christian-like attempt to check the
growth Of patriotic fervor in this part
of the Lords vineyard, very properly
led to a refusal to be bound by edicts
from foreign country.
1t may be we'll for the Amoreens, if
they are sincere in their professions OF
a conservation to an effort to promote
Americanism," to give this strug-
Cling organization support until it is
entirely secure from the constrsints of
its British origin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

PoTAToEs are selling in Columbia
county, Minnesota, for II cents .
bushel. Farther east the prices are
nearly az low. Some farmers in
Canandaigus county. New York, are
throwing their tubers away. At sew
eral auctions of farm property, lately
held, tubers sold for q cents bushel,
and in many instances no bids could
be secured. A farmer near Penn Yam
is using his potatoes for fuel. He
finds that they burn we'll after being
kiln-dried in a fire-hox attachment to
his stove. With coal at S. per ton he
saves money by this apparent sacrifice.
Do the people want any more striking
object lessons to indicate the fallacy OF
the gold.bug standard?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24
Trade is Good With Us. Quality and Price Do
The Work. You can Buy:
Mems Suits, Union Cashmere, s. IS.

Mems Suits, Union Cashmere, s. 55.
Mems Suits, all wool Cashmere SI95
Mems suits imported Cashmere, $3.50
Mems Suits, best Worstcd, black ~ iiur s.. 90
Boys suits, Union Cashmere. Il to SID,
Boys Suits. Atwood CHsSimcrc s. 80
Bows Combination suits, pants. coat and
cap, 81 70.
Youths Suits. "A to 10 years. at s. 80 $3.50, s..
Men, S good quality Hats, any style 4Ic.
Mems pure Felt Hats, any style. 81.
Men S best quality made Hats. any style, SIC
McES good ChcvIot Shirts. 21c.
Mems best Working Shirts, 20 styles iSr.
Mems fine Drrts Shirts y styles, 80.
Solid SHOES, SIS to $40, buckle, lace or con-
gress
Mems best Kangaroo or calf sewed, lace or
congress, Sl9N.
Mems SoX, seamless, lie pair.
Mems SOx. best wearerS, regular made, - a..
Ladies Shirt Waists, tine quality. 3Sc.
Ladies Shirt Waists, better grade, As, J1c, Ggc
Ladies best French Percale Waists, 95c.
All OF them latest cut with large sleeves
Belts in Canvas, all colOrs and stripes. &c.
Belts i'll Canvas plaid designs. all coors, DC.
Belts in solid black. fancy buckles. &c.
Belts i'll changeable effects, all Coors, SOC.
Buckles guaranteed not TO taruish AT &c, Zoe,
l5c, l9c, DC, ic and i0c. i'll all colOrs black.
Belts and Ties To match, wash effects, 40c set.
Best Chamols Gloves, glc; every pair guaran-
teed.
AL Kid. In black and colors, 92c; every pair
Best Kid Gloves, black and colors, S1.l7 every
pair guaranteed
Kid Gloves, soc pair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

these, was attended with large profits,
but in the course OF time it became
evident that there was an "inside" as
well as al outside to these transac-
tion>, and they lacked one essential
for the rapid acquisition Of fortune
stability; that dealer was Just as
likely to TIE ruined rs benefited hy
the combinations made in the wild
den Of animals on the stock board.
Then it was that the farm loan"
so seductive 10 the owner of a small
acreage near booming town or on
the line 81 some scheming railroad
company. presented the means where
10y he could double his holdings by the
ludicious investment OF money so
readily to be obtained on mortgage.
The interest rate is low enough, but
there is a wide margin left between
the value OF the land and the amount
loaned. to meet all possible costs, and
ii land values entirely disappear, the
law wisely provides that deficiency
judgment can be enforced to make
good the principal, interest and costs
OF the benevolent lender. Thus it has
happened that the country is plastered
with mortgages, and they are not con-
fined to farms but all classes of prop
erty. And now the discovery is made
that by legerdemain on the part OF the
capitalist he is able to exact just twice
the amount of property that was
pledged for the debt. All Wall street
contracts are made payable in gold,
and that metals appreciation couple
of hundred per cent. is manifested in
just that proportion of decrease in the
value of every species of property
measured by it.
A more devilish conspiracy never
entered the mind of man. Shylock is
saint compared with the originators
OF this device to squeeze the last drop
of blood from bankrupt people.
Is it any wonder that the people are
beginning to turn out at the primaries,
and that they watch the acts of their
representatives with jealous care?
Will it be at all surprieing if they hold
them to strict accountability here.
after for all acts in their behalf? Can
any punishment be too severe that
may be melted out to perfdious de.
stroyers of the peoples peace and well
fare?
That self-preservation is the first
law Of nature is being taught by the
sternest Of MISUNDERSTANDING
there is evidence that the lesson is be-
ing we'll learned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-24

Isle Gloves, ladies' and misses, Zoe. I5c and
l9c. tan or black
silk Mitts, ladies and misses, lOc, l5c and 1870.
tan or black. avg
silk Gloves, good quality pure silk, 10 to .,
cents " ~ ~
kayscr's Patent Finger Tips. iSc
Heavy Venetian Laces. ). Il, : and s inrbos
wide, in cream or butter color, 10 ~ and l5r
Naiencieune Laces, 4, !, and Inches wide.
IN white, cream or butter colOrs. Sc aud Zoe.
Wash Laces. Ne, p. 21sc, Sc, 10 and 5r.
Pillow tase iaccs. nc. Sc &c and De- all widths
Dainty alenclcnnc Laccs, all colors, Ike &c
~ &c. Be- and L..
Emhroidcries. all widths to s inches, lOc
Embroidcties, narrow, |, =, pa, g. 4 and cts
windsor Ties. 20, Sc Toe, lie. l5c l1c Igc, 9ic
Ladies' fine Dress Shoes. all STYLES needle
narrow. square or opera toe, patent tips 81 no.
Will wear equal To any shoe made
ChIldrens fine Kangaroo Shoes SSc
Ladies' best Kid shoes made all STYLES SOLE
shifting Prints, light, medium or dark Axe.
Fine Percales 80 inches wide, Sc.
Grlsmondie silks. all colOrs. Toe.
Frou Frou Crepons all colOrs, l0c.
"6lnch Henriettas, halt wool. all colors and
black l5c.
b. inch Plaid WOrsteds, all colors 15c
"6-nch Fancy Mohalrs, all colors and black,
10 cents.
5sinch Storm Serge, all colors, all wool, &c
i6-inch Shower Proof Serge, all colors, all
wool, 42c.
27-inch Plaid Silks. all colors, sec.
22 inch Plaid Silks. all colors BE
Figured Trimming Silks, Use and CSC.
Innings and Findings at half price