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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

very delightful entertainment was Civ
on last night at the Young Mems Christian
the Christian Endesyor society OF the Cen
trail Christian church over 200 people were
present and the association has seldom seen
so successful an entertainments The pro.
"r'r''ro "as "v""li0rt :. -. l.. .,,.o,..
meats and the variety and worth CT each
number called Forth sincere applause The
performers and their contributions were
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

Haskell Levy OF Levy Bros retail dry
goods The law ought to be repealed. be-
cause II has caused such distrust in New
York and other Eastern markets that many
Of the johbers there are declining to open
new accounts IN ,ToNas. and some Of them
ere actually witt drawing their men from
the state. This law benefits no one =
Injuries the credi, OF the Texas trade, 1t
causes other merchants TO sacrifice their
goods to meet dishonest competition. With
this law repealed the fictitious creditor
would be thing OF the past.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20
Below is given briefly the views obtained;

WI. Foley retail dry goods think that
It should be repealed, also the homestead
law and the garnishment to be In effect
in this STATE. so that merchant would
have some chance to collect a great many
debts Unless all are repealed / am not in
favor of any being repealed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

Mr. Joe Goldman. crockcry: The law
should hc repealed 1t is simply a loop
hole for dishonest debtors to practice fraud.
Just take The Houston Post OF today and
look n, the failures that show fraud on
their face.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

Isiaor Rosenberg Of Lewis & Rosenburg-
I am in favor Of repeating tina, law, very
much so 1t would tend % keep away men
with dishonest motives.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

George " neycr retail trugs Torn
the law would cCriaaly advance The f.s
Of the Texas Merchants ~ 10 b. -oe
Eastern i0bher has to speculaia very lars.
and take lons chances upon he chafae
Of HE Texas debtor lie can not deft
for protection ugrp the Law I hainsi
general and .qutiahis Assignment o.,
wherein all must take equal chance
q. A. Mistro, Of Mistrot Bros, YES
dry goods-There should DO a general BAN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

julius c. Bering OF Boring Cortes.
hardware--The deed OF trust law needs
something whether repeating or not, am
not prepared to say, not having inves,i-
gated 1t sufficiently bat q change OF some
kind is necessary to prevent the dishonest
proferement VI relatives t0r hcucious
amounts. while the legitimate merchant
cutters. | believe change will benefit the
commercial interests
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-20

a reporter of The Post started on, yes
terday with the view OF getting an express
sion from the mercantile and business ele.
ment OF the community upon the subject
of the preferred creditor law. an effort 10
repeal which viii In all likelihood be made
at the forthcoming session OF the lcgisla-
ture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
J. D. RIGGAN 1872 Fayetteville Street. Raleigh N. c.


of Hanna's money, the A. and N. c.
railroad and continued prospect of the
Sergeant-at-Arms' Office.
Oscar Spears, being wealthy, does not
need anything, but can have the position
as administration office broker il he seeks
honor.
The venerated Mr.. French is not seek
ing an office, but will be contented with
giving his countenance to the Governor
elect Cobb, an Elizabeth City banker,
wants to be Collector Of Internal Revenue
and he may get it If better man can
not be found. The big ex-beer bother
here who tried to- stampede the Republi-
can State convention with picture of
Russell is to be drum major OF the Tom
Tom troops with pay by tips. XII Xxi
Gudger has already got pie by being
quartered upon the State of Buncombe.
He could not wait.
The other Mr.. Cart Digger is to get a
soft snap at Yuma, Arizona, Several new
courts, both Superior and Inferior, are to
be established for the sake of economy
and for the special benefit of the late
Hon. G. A. Cook, of Warren.
Capt. W. Il. Terry, Of Charlotte, is to
be provided with some large financial
position, which carries with it a railroad
pass and where the mornings are greater
than the outgoiugs. Wiley Shook will
eschew the practice of law and get his
old place as missionary, but this time
among an educated and refined people.
Palemon John wall take anything that is
offered
In short all the Republican elite who
favored an inaugural ball are to be cared
for rs a recompense for foregoing the
gaieties of that: "frolic," always, how
ever, provided Col. William Fentress
Henderson has no persona non grata
among the gang The negroes are to
be corralled and turned over to Congress
man White, whip is to name and be re-
sponsible for them, take them into the
Second district and hush the mouths of
impertinent outsiders who get nothing
until next voting time-more promises.
Some Carpet Dagger is to be imported
set up at Raleigh and given the public
printing if the Populists can be induced
to consent.
But / weary: OF detailing this spoils'
hunt. Suffice It to say that everything
goes. If Republican doctors of any char
acter can be found the sacred State
, hospitals are to- be looted
/ hear that Hanna advises the use OF
money instead Of patronage in buying the
Senatorship. He is shrewd in this, as a
man can more easily hide money than
an Office. The Yankee method Of buy
ing Scholarships ought not to be allowed
to get foothold in the South and it
ought to be made so odious that even
those willing to accept money will fear
to do so-they must know the sin will
find them out, We want no repetition
of Carpet baggism in North Carolina.
The Democratic party would much better
give over everything to the Populists
| than to permat the degradation of our
institutions by Republican marplots. The
| Populists will: be held mainly to account
for the accomplishments of this Legisla-
ture, and it is best for both them and the
Democrats that Popuiists should have
full control and sway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
TOO MANY WIVES.
Carthage Blade.)

"Dr." ]. NJ. Wade, alias Becton, one
armed Federal pensioner, who has been
rather prominent in Republican politics
here for the last six months, was arrested
here last Monday morning on a warrant
from Robson county charging him with
bigamy. 1t is reported that he has three
living wives. The parties who brought
the warrant here say that as soon as they
get him down in Robson warrants will
be sworn out charging him with dispos-
ing of mortgaged property and assault
with a deadly weapon.
He is now in Jail awaiting the return
of Sheriff Jones, when he will be taken
to Robson county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
PROGRAMME THE GANG
A Spicy Christmas Mixture
For the ie-Eaters.
UR JAM-JAR GOVERNOR
The Famous Railroad Lawyers,
Pritchard, Price and Boyd.
JIM YOUNG FOR POSTMASTER
JIM YOUNG FOR POSTMASTER
RusseIis Southern Railroad "GaH'-
Prize Takers and Their Packages
--Hanna Fayors Money, Not Of
fees, to Buy Senatorship.

Wilmington, N. c., Dec. 22.-(Special.)
Feeling indifferently indisposed and
hearing much small talk Of the pilgrim
ages to the Chadbourn Mecca, alias Rus
sell pie counter, l jumped on the train
at Sanford, and, after safely skipping
through Warren Carver and Tom SUIT
tons settlement, landed on the other side
Of several rivers into Wilmington. Here
is where the patriots come to get relief
for their political principles. 1t is the
home Of the modern quietists who believe
the seat Of the soul to be in the region
Of the navel. / was bent upon learning
something of the composition of the pie
that was being prepared right at the
home OF our new jam-jar Governor, and
also who was likely to get to gulp down
the chunks he would chuck out. All
sorts and conditions of men had been
here in person or by postage stamps, ex-
peeting consolation from this rapidly
growing vast Governor and assuredly, IL
he keeps on filling, either the capitol will
have to be moved to him or else the
month Of January enlarged on his account
and at the expense of the committee.
This can easily be accomplished, how
ever, by saving the expense OF an inau-
gural "frolic," and at the same time
the inconvenience arising from any SEEM
ing unwillingness to slight Mr.. and Mrs.
Sambo by forgetting to invite them until
after the ball.
After very little plotting the first news
I got was that Ian Maclaren had left
the State without asking for any office
and also left much space to be filled in
by North Carolina daily with more
interesting material. This put me in good
humor. / was further favored with an
instalment OF good humor when learned
of the certainty that il Mark Hanna
should dare to turn Junius Misfortune
down for the marshals Office, his close
and dear friend, the Governor-elect
would put him in charge of his milk
walk as soon as he transplanted his cows
to Raleigh. This individual was so indig-
nant lie would not drive the government
mail wagon at Washington, but a milk
wagon is different, as one carries his
victuals along with him. Besides this
man needs something just as bad as the
Asheville graveyard needs care.
Being now fixed in such a good humoI
and being conyersant with the methods
and on intimate terms with the cooks
OF all the politicians, | set to work tC
learn what / could from each pie sports
man that would ensure to his own dis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Mercantile Trust and
Deposit Company
OE BALTIMORE

| Capital, $1,000. 600 90
| Surplus and undiv'd profits, SS7,139.10
| This company is legal depository fer
money paid into court, and is authorised
| to act as executor, administrator, guar
! dian or trustee.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS,
which may be made at any time and
Withdrawn after five days notice and
will be entitled to interest for the wneIe
time they may remain with the company.
Acts as trustee Of mortgages or corpor-
ations, and accepts the transfer agency
and registry of stocks.
Executors, administrators or trustees
of estates, religious and benevolent insti-
tutions, and individuals will find this
company q convenient depository for
money and for the safe-keeping of Sc
curities.
Safe deposit boxes for rent. Vaults
supplied for storage Of silver chests, etc.
OFFICERS:
JOHN GILL, President.
w. w. SPENCE, Vice President.
G.. r. SPENCE, Third Vice President.
L. G. FISHER, Secretary and Treas
urer.
JOHN MHENRY, Assistant Secre-
tary and Treasurer
LOUIS M'LANE, Chairman,
ANDREW REID,
JOHN A. HAMBLETON,
BERNARD CAIN,
ALEX. SHAW.
DIRECTORS:
w. w. Spence, G. Morton Stewart,
e. Austin Jenkins, Christian Devries,
Andrew Reid, William A. Whitradge,
John q. Hurst, VIM. II. Blackford, r. g.
Hoffman, Lawrason Riggs, Charles w.
Slagle, Gabriel d. Clark, Louis Mcane,
John A. Hambleton, Bernard Calm,
Charles D. Fisher, Wesley w. Tucker,
Thomas Deford, Stewart Brown, Alex
ander Frank, Alexander Shaw, WmA Fl.
Perkins, Charles E. Mayes, John Gin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
WOODEN AND IRON WAGONS

Our stock of these goods is more com
piete than ever before. We have furn-
ished ourselves with ever thing at can
possibly be called for in this section
We can sell you q toy wagon for 10c or
durable wagon that will do service at
SO. so, together with tho best class of IN
termediate grades.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Sale of Valuable Land.

Under and by virtue OF the power of sale
contained in n deed OF mortgage given by
rine Boylan. dated the 4th day OF January,
1897, and registered In the office of the Reg~
lister of Deeds for Wake county, North Car
day of January. 1897, at the court house door
in Raleigh, N. q at y o'clock M. sell to the
highest bidder for cash the following de-
scribed tract or parcel of land, situate,
lying and being in Marks Creek township'
Wake county, North Carolina, and bounded
as follows, 60 wit: On the north by the land
OF James Hood on the east by the land
land of u. I. William son and on the west
by the land of w. II. Richardson, contain
ing one hun bred acres more cor less, being
the same land purchased bv S. a Hood
from William II. Richardson, registered in
the Re&tster's offiee Of Wake county In book
-, page -, and purchased by w L Rich.
ardson from PrestlY MenguIn and his wife
w NJ. BOYLAN,
Executor OF Catharioe B0yIan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Wooden rains.

Among the wooden toys mentioned
above is our line of wooden trains.
These are excellent presents for very
small children. and viii prove durable
and satisfactory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Rocking Horses and SIeds.

IN. this departm Mt viii be found the
"Sh6ofy Rocker" made especially for
the smaller children and in which they
are perfectly safe. Hobby horses for
large children in all styles and sizes
Sleds for the boys in endless variety.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23

Every little girls heart beats in fond
anticipation of carriage for her doll
We are carrying something elegant in
this line this season as well as cheaper
grades.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Wooden Blocks

For the babies and the little ones,
Nothing is more appropriate than wood
en- blocks. They are indestructible and
outlast anything you can buy. We offer
them to you at the lowest prices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23

We can furnish everything necessary
to equip baseball team in first class
manner, and at prices that will insure
our securing the order if competition is
invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Candies, Cakes, Fruits, Nuts.

We are large dealers in the above
goods, and can furnish you at any time
with the freshest and choicest of any
thing you may order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Stationary.

We are carrying large and varied
assortment of stationary and school sup
plies. We buy these goods in large
quantities, and can make price on
them that defies competition
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Iron Stoves

Upon which real cooking can be done is
q rare present for every little girl. We
have them in all styles from 25c to 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Glassware and Crockery.

Tnis department of our store is espe-
cially attractive this season, and en-
braces complete line of these g obs
from a cheap vase to the handsome din
ner set. We invite your special atten-
ton to this department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Stockholders Meeting.

THE COMMERCIAL & FARMERS BANK.
RALEIGH, " -, Dec L. 1896.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of this bank will be held at sheir Ban mixing
House in the city of Raleis h on Tuesday,
January I2th 1897 at 2.a0 M
B. 9. JERMAN, Cashier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
veIoCipedes ! TriCyCles

We have everything You may wish in
this line We can furnish your wants
more satisfactorily in this line than any
one else, and we invite your inspection.
Prices are very low.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
INDIAN BASKETS

One of the most novel and beautiful
things in stock is our line of Indian
BASKETS. They are exceedingly hand
some and will make lovely Christmas
gift.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
TO CURE:A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bremo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t
fails to cure: 25e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Mechanical TOYS

We have made special study this
season of this department, and have
succeeded in getting together the most
unique and interesting assortments ever
brought to Raleigh. We have them in
every variety and at prices to suit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23

These toys are an endless source Of
employment to children, and are dura-
bic as well. We have them in every style
and variety from 25e to 81 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
GAMES, PUZZLES. &c.

Oar lines of games blocks and DUE
zles are the largest, handsomest most
varied and the cheapest ever brought to.
North Carolina; Porchesi, Chess India,
Nellie BY and Halma are each desira-
bic presents, and will be found in this
department
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Dolls.

Everything that can bs wished for in
this line is offered. ranging in price from
1c to $3.50, embracing the cheapest
china doll to the highest quality OF i'm
ported Bisque.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
Who'll ESALE DEPARTMENT.

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Wbwmo Jbd p
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23

possible Notwithstanding great
supplied The variety immense than
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-23
We Sell

Re 3eived to-day one thousand pounds OF
choice
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-12
FOR SALE.

$5Oo-5-room house. large lot, fronting 25o feet on street, rich land, large orchard, barn. etc., in front of Fair grounds. $900-Good home on Avenue b, between 22nd and 23rd streets. $1250-sSOO cash; beautiful Groom cottage, barn. well, stables, etc, on fine corner lot at Fulton Station, Woodlawn. If you are thinking of going there see this sure. $3000-125x3O0, with large 2-story house., on North Highlands, convenient to cars, right on top of the ridge; beautiful view. $2500-I1Xcellent 7-room cottage on 18th street, near First Methodist church; every convenience.
 $75O0-$25OO cash, will buy the handsomest home on 9th avenue: house alone cost $12, ,000 lot is 100X190; servants house, barn, fruit etc. Be sure and see it. $6500-2-story, alley corner, on Fist street, best location; renting for $50 per month. $3C00-50x190, with S-room house, on 9th ave- nue, near 22nd street; lot is worth the money.
 $4500-Elegant South Highland home, one block from 2Oth street; corner lot. A beauty.
 si0OO-66 acres, rich land, large house, four miles out
 Telephone 24.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-12
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.


 New York, July n.-(Special)- closes today at the lowest prices yet touch- ed during the present season. August show ed exceptional weakness, declining full 10 points, while the decline in other months was only about or points. August open ed at I'll, declined to cents and closed at 701, with the tone easy. After the close August was offered at 699. We are now satisfied that the drought in Texas, which has been the main stay of prices for several weeks, has been effectually broken. To- days reports of liberal and general rains in Texas were of very satisfactory character and contributed largely to the weakness of the market Yesterdays bureau report, af- ter making a generous allowance for what ever setback the want of rain may have given to crop prospects in Texas, still re- ports the average condition to be much bet ter than at the same time in 1894, the big crop year. With the existing prostration in business and financial uncertainty and with fine crop outlook we fail to see why any material advance should be expected. On - the contrary, it seems to us more likely that prices will gradually sag as the season ad- crop scare suddenly loom up. There is hardly any doubt that this is going to be the earliest crop on record, and we cannot see why under the pressure of impending deliveries August should not decline to the level of September, that kind of feeling was very noticeable in the market today, and may become more pronounced next week.
 RIORDAN & co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-12
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool July 11.-12:3O D. m.-Cotton was in moderate demand, and prices were 1-32d good middling, 41sd; middling, 3 11-32d; tow middling, Sgd; good ordinary, 3Ad; ordi- nary, s-l6d; sales, SOoO bales, of which 76oo 800 bales. Futures opened steady; demand moderate. July, 8 5S-64d; August and Sep tember, 3 54-64d; September and October. 4O-646l3 41-6ld october and November, No- vember and December, 3 S6-6iQ3 35-64d; De- cember and January, S6-64d January and February, 36-64d; February and March, 37-64d. futures were quiet at the decline.
 Liverpool July 11.-1 D. m.-Cotton futures closed quiet, but steady. July, 55-6id buy gust and September, 3 48-64d buyers; Sep tember and October, 4O-6id buyers Octo- Der and November, 36-64q3 S7-6id buyers; sellers December and January 35-6403 3G-64d sellers; January and February, 3 S5-64 37-6fd buyers; March and April, 37-6fQ3 3S-G4d buyers; April and May, 39-64d.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-12
Chicago ,Chanpe.

Chicago, H., July 1.-The promised re- vival in usiness today did not materialize, ut as this was Saturday that was probably an excuse for the inactivity. Prices, how ever, were more sensitive to legitimate in- formation than they have been, an easy tone ruling at the opening on a bearish in- depreciation of the government crop report and on lighter shipments from both coasts for the week, 2176,000 bushels. September wheat opened at 557sQ557sc, sold between 56b and 5515c, closing at 56$0t56Ac. Cash wheat was weak early in the session.
 Corn-Dullness continued to prevail in corn, but a steady to firm undertone mark ed the light trade. September corn opened at 26ssc, advanced to and closed at 27Ac, 1ac higher than yesterday. Cash corn ruled steady without any material change in prices.
 Oats-The moderate business transacted in oats showed sympathy with the action of corn. A few local orders were filled, but nothing of material importance trans pired. September oats closed 1sc higher than yesterday. Cash oats were quiet, ut steady, with prices unchanged.
 Provisions-The advance in the price of hog products was responsible for firm feeling this morning The popular complaint at the dullness of business was heard here as elsewhere on the floor. September pork and lard each closed 121ac higher than yes- tcrday and September ribs 10u12rac higher.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-12
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions,

 Bacon strips, S5.50. Bulk meats, s4.25; plates, $SS7is; clear EideB, $40.
 Hams, 14-pound average, 10 to 11c. Grits, per sack $1.10. Cheese, 7lA to 121sc. Flour-Best patent, s4.0O; straight grade, s3.50. Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight 65c per sack. Salt-150 pounds, Virginia, white sacks, 70c; jute sacks, Csc. .Syrup-Fancy, new crop, BOG; other grades, IS to 25c.
 Lard-Fancy leaf, 434c; refined tierces, ,4Ac; smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar Granulated, 4.95c; cut-loaf, 6Ac; fancy yellow clarified, 47sc. Green coffee, 1615 to 20c; Arbuckles, S19.60
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbages-Home grown 1lD1Ac. Lemons-S2 75Q3.50 per box. Onions-Per pound, 1l&c. Irish potatoes-NeW crop, $1.75Ql2 straight per barrel.
 Xinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon. Butter-Country, 12i2Q20c per pound; cholce creamery. 22lac. Eggs, 81ac. Poultry-Large friers, 15c; small to me- dum, 6Q910c; cocks, 15c; hens, 200. Peaehes-Per crate, S175. Grapes-Niagara, $1.75 per crate. Pears-Georgia LeConte, $3.50 per bar rel; kieffe s3.35 per barrel