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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-07
LOCAL STOCK MARKET.
GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chiacgo, ILL.,, Nov. esterday's de-
clined of 2as cent per bushel in wheat
was all recovered to-day and about 2
cents besides. The net gain to-day was
A cents, December being 7S01s at the
close. Corn and oats advanced MG05s
respectively. Pork and ribs advanced
5 cents and 212; lard unchanged. There
initial trades were at 7sA11s cent adj
ket in wheat to-day, prices being sub
ject to frequent changes within the es-
tablished range of $685.. The feeling
developed was stronger at the start and
initial trader were at 7sd11s cent adj
vance and under good general demand
sold up gradually III cent, eased off
3sd1a cent, advanced 25s cents ruled
steady and closed with 1915 cents gain.
The strength was due to a great extent
to the sharp falling off in the Northwest
ern movement.
New York, Nov. 6.-The wheat market
was Unexpectedly strong to-day. English
cables this morning started stampede
Of the shorts which was renewed at in
teryals all day. The December option
opened 1Ac. higher and gained &c. more
from the close. The speculation eclipsed
anything seen in over a week, Sales en-
bracing $685. 900 bushels,
CHTcAGo November e.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

New York, Nov. 6.-The stock market
to-day displayed great strength and the
volume Of business which was better dis
tributed, did not fall far short Of that
days record Heavy covering Of shorts
all along the line was decided feature
The buoyancy Of the market was evil
dence that the low prices as well as the
guiltedged stocks also participated III the
improvements. This condition Of the
speculative temper was due variously to
the dissipation of yesterdays disturbing
rumors and to the frequent reports of
reyiying industrial activity in nearly all
branches Of business.
The closing was active at the best
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Az THE rIRCUIT COURT or THE UNITED SrETEs,
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
VIM. p. Henszey and others vs. The Lang
don Heuszey Coal Mining Company and
In the above entitled cause the under
signed EaY4ng been appointed 2 master ito
take an account OF a!4 the mdeDtedness OF
said company and the nature of said in-
debtedness and the order and priority. of
all liens against said company, and any
other special matter which he shall b. re
quired to report by any party to these pro
Ceedings Ard he shall further give notice
by publication once week for four weeks
IN some newspaper puDushed In the city OF
Raleigh, and In some newspaper Published
in the county OF Chatham, if any, 20 all per
sons having claims OF any kind or deserip
ton whatsoever against said company to
file the particulars OF said claim before the
said Ed Chambers Smith, and giving fuTtn.
or notice OF the times and places where he
viii receive proof OF said claims. or evil
denee against SAID claims now, In pursu
ance of said orc er notice is hereby given TO
all creditors of the said defendant. The
Lang don HensZey Coal Mining Company, to
present their claims to me nrOp. rly Verifi ed
~ my office in the Pullen bulldog, Raleigh
N. c.. on or before Saturday, November 81,
1885, or Uhey viii be barred from participa-
tioa In funds under the control OF the
court in this cause,
Those holding bonds of the defendant
Company will fle verified statements set
ting forth the class, denomination. number
and amount of such bonds, whether they
are owned absolutely by the claimant or
have been hypothecated or are held in
trust &C.
And all parties claiming any interest in
any Of the bonds or other indebtedness OF
the said LangdOn-Henszey Coal Mining
Company viii file verified statements set.
ting forth the nature of such interest, how
acquired, &C, &C
And ali persons claiming lien Of any de-
scrfprion ON any of the property of said
Langdon Henszey Coal Mining Company
will file verified statements specifying the
amount of such lien and the property on
which &c is claimed
Notice is further given that at my said of
fee IN the Pullen building in Raleigh, n. c.,
at 10 O'Clock m. ON said 2lst ay Novem-
Der, I shall proceed to pass upon said
claims, and oppoT tunity will be given to all
parties claiming any int. rest in disputed
claims TO present proofs of their interest.
ED. CHAMB ERS SMITH,
Special Master
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figures of the day. Transactions in
bonds were on a large scale and extensive
fractions were scored in many issues.
Large blocks of more prominent bonds
were taken for foreign account, number
of the highest grades of the securities
figuring in the dealings. In the bonds Of
recognized companies showed activity
and broadening market was noted. The
sales were $3,S9S 900.
Governments moved up slightly on
sales of $S0,500 In State issues 100000
Virginia Centuries and deferred certif-
Gates were traded in at slight gains.
Silver certificates were Of good de
mand.
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CHE STER AND LEROlR R. r. co
PASSENGES DEPARTMENT

Schedule condensed, showing conne@-
tions between Raleigh, N. c., and
Lenoir, N. c., for Blowing Rock
Season 1896.
Leave Raleigh, via Seaboard Air Lima
900 a. IN.
Leave Lincolnton, N. c., via ChesteR
and Lenoir, 1886 p. m.
Arrive Lenoir, N. c., via Chester and
Lenoir, 3.15 p. m.
Arrive Blowing Rock, N. c., via stage
line, 10 p. m.
Leave Raleigh, N. c., via southsr1s
Railway, 2 p. m.
Leave Salisbury, N. c., via Southern
Railway, 1925 a. m.
Leave Hickory, N. c., via Chester and
Lenoir 2:10 p. 10.
Arrive Lenoir, N. c., via Chester ana
Lenoir 3:15 D. m.
Arrive Blowing Rock, n. c., stage
line, 10 p. m.
G. w. f. HARPER, Receiver,
Lenoir. N. O.
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IMPORTANT
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

The undersigned commissions, ar
pointed by decree OF the Bup@E8&,
Court Of Dare county, North Carolina
In an action wherein Janes r.. ChaRA
rustee, is plaintiff, and M. F. W@rreR
trustee, and John Fox are defendants.
viii, under and by virtue of the terzas
of said decree expose to public sale nj
the Courthouse Of Dare county, In
Manteo, North Carolina, on
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RALEIGH TOBACCO MARKET.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

NEW York, November 6.-Money on call
easy at 3ka5 per cent; last loan 4 per cent
closed at 3A604 per cent. Prime mercantile
paper Gar per cent. Sterling exchange firm,
with actual business in bankers bills at $4S4A
4S5 for demand and M.6lAdl48l& for sixty
DAVIS, Posted rates $4.S204.S2k and $4.85AD
4SB Commercial bills. $480k Bar silver 64H
Mexican dollars -. Silver certificates 65A
0165K. Government bonds strong. state bonds
inactive. Railroad bonds strong.
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CHICAGO, November 6.
Opening. Closing


Flour firm. Wheat, No. 2 spring, 76&G77;
No 3 spring 73(as74; No. 2 red S}a8i. Corn, No.
2, IAN 0D24%. Oats, No. 2, is; No. white 0
b 2lka21 y; No. 3 white o b17al9k. Rye, No.
2, 34ka36h. Barley nominal; No. 3, o b rs;
No. 23a26 Flax seed, No. l, 7lka72. Prime
Timothy seed $3.50. Mess pork per Dbl, $6.95a
Z GO. Lard per 100 lbs. S4.07H Short rib sides
loose) S360GD3.60; dry-salteds houlders (b0xeD
4(a4 short clear sides(boxed) 1908 Whis-
key, distillers finished goods per gallon Sl.ls.
NEW YORK.
NEW YoRK, Nov G.-Flour higher; city
mill patents S5.101535 do. clears $4.4GD
$50; winter patents S4.50D4 50: do. straights
S.; do. winter extras $275603 rs; Minnesota
patents S4.40d4.70; Minnesota bakers $1,000
90; winter low grades
Southern flour tirmer: packages &.2ba4.3 30
Rye -four firm; superfne $3.50; fancy $50
693.20
Ruckwheat flour firm at Sl.50.
Buckwheat quiet; prime traek37.
Corn meal dulk yellow western az; city
IS; Brandywine S225.
Rye dun: No. western HOB: ear lots -,
Barley dull western feeding 1sa
2s4; Buffalo. six rowed State mailing, 36(a3s;
barley malt duh: western 50@55
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LIVERPOOL, November 6.-4;l5 P. Cot
ton-Closing-spot steady; American midling
fair n 32d: good middling l6d; Amerl-
can middling -; low middling =; good or
binary 5 16d ordinary AID.
Sales of the day were l2,000 bales, OF " hich
LOCO were for speculation and export, and in
cluded I0T00 American: receipts, -. bales,
Futures opened quiet and closed steady at
the decline
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NEW ORLEANS.
PORT RECEIPTS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-The following are
the total net receipts of cotton at all ports
since September l. 1896: Galveston, 603,275;
New Orleans, 797, $685. Mobile, 102, 557; Savannah,
1856 GA Charleston 1913, 177 Wilmington, ia, Dol;
Norfolk, 28S, 1863; Baltimore. 1924; New York,
90. 679; Boston, 1885,; Newport News, 2,792;
Philadelphia 8,4H; West Point, so; Bruins
wick 25,766; Pensacola, 1876; Port Royal,
20, 538; Texas City ....... Total, 2,6l5,36?.
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The Bond Traders and Specula-
tors Are Buoyant.
STOCKS AND BONDS GO UP
With a Large Volume OF Buy
ing and Selling,
AND WHEAT CLIMBS UP ALSO
But Cotton Fingers Abo.t Former
Campaign Prices--The Day
With the Brokers.

New York, Nov. 6.-The first call on
the cotton market showed a decline of
1013 points as the cotton cables were I'M
satisfactory. Later cables were more
favorable and there were a good many
frost reports. on which the market adj
yanced 4C111 points, but was finally only
ouiet and steady at a net improvement
of 2Cd3 points. The movement of cotton
is large and checked buying. Reports
from New England show that spinners
are inclined to hold off, in view of the
heavy receipts The outward movement
of cotton, however, promises to be
heavy.
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RALEIGH COTTON MARKET.

Il RALEIGH, N. C., November 6.
Cotton selling to-day at 10TH.
Receipts liz bales.
Market firm.
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HUBBARD BROS. & CO.'S. LETTER.

New York, Nov 6.-(SpeciaD-The
weight of the movement, the decline in
our market yesterday failed to cause the
expected decline abroad although the
Liverpool market was lower, it did not
show the anticipated weakness. Our mar
ket is slowly recovering from the avail
anehe of cotton thrown upon it during
the past three days for European and
Southern account, but with a crop less
than the actual consumption last sea-
son we look for higher prices Through
out the Southwest the cold wave is
rapidly destroying prospects of a top
crop, following rainy week and
if the temperature falls further tonight
as predicted the top crop theory must be
abandoned. Above all it is now appar-
ent that this country is entering a per
iod of prosperity with the smallest stock
of merchandise for years. What the
result of these conditions will be our
friends can Judge The market during
the afternoon showed slight recession
from the best prices of the day, but clos
ed steady with an increasing belief in the
future courseof prices.
HUBBARD BROS. & co.
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OTHER MARKETS.

Norfolk. steady. 7-16, 4,4A bales.
Baltimore, steady, s; 2s21 bales,
Boston, dull, sjs. ], rs bales.
Wilmington, firm, ~, 90 bales,
Philadelphia, firm, so, $40 bales.
New Orleans, steady, TX, 1884 bales.
Savannah, quiet 3-l6, 261bales.
Augusta, quiet, 16, Ala bales
Charleston, >, -, -, bales.
New York. quiet, So, 753 bales.
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NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, November cultures opened
steady; sales 5000 bales.
Futures closed quiet and steady; sales Ill.,
hal
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LIVERPOOL.

Spot cotton closed quiet; mlddI1ng upIands
81: middling gulf SIS; sales 26S bales.
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THE RALEIGH
Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 18th stree
WASHINGTON, D. O.
EurOpean Plan

AbsointeAy FIFepFOOIs
An elegant restaurant for gentlemen and
Iadies Also luxurious cafe for gentlemen.
Private dining rooms and banquet hall.
Prompts service and hrst-class cuisine.
LATTYs Manager.
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JOHN GILL. ReCotxsr.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE
NORTH BOUND.

IN Effect August 30, 1895.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

the delicious perfume of the ripe 1aven- der, awaiting the harvest. Women and children tend the fields, but men do the principal part of the dfstilling, while Miss Sprules herself undertakes the Iay4 ender water, boiling, labelling, tying with pretty lavender colored ribbon and pack ing. The refuse stalks are used for stabling purposes, and the people em- ployed are allowed a certain amount of the peppermint essence, which is to be sick rooms; and SachetS of the dried Iav- found in every cottage around, prized as a specific for all ills. A certain quanti- of the dried stalks are tied up in small fagots for seenting linen or burning in sick rooms; sachets of the dried laven- ender flowers can be had. The lavender salts are particularly strong and good, and the essences cannot be too highly spoken of. Miss Sprules supplies several London firms with her products, or senGs direct from the distillery. She has late ly been fortunate in sending considerable supplies to India and the colonies, and re- eeiving most favorable certificates from Jamaica and the Chicago exhibition. By her own personal energy, unaided, she has reveived an almost extinct business, and earned an honest recognition of the merits of an industry which not only is truly British, but employs labor, which the poor around her are most willing to give. Miss Sprules lives close by the dis tllery (and close to the station). and is always willing to show those who are in- terested in the work over the premists, though her business transactionS-prin- cipally in London-frequently take her away from home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

Francisco to whom I referred not long ago. The play has for it's back ground the court of Queen Anne, of England. The leading characters are Lord Bolin- brook, who is a member of parliament, and famous wit as well, and the Duchess of Marlboro, who is never as happy as when through intrigue she has ruined his lordship's favor with the. queen. Lord Bolinbrook is a little bit more clever than the duchess. who is also very clever in her way. A roman- tic story runs through the play.
 The marriage of Miss Virginia Harmed to Mr. Sothern is announced to take place early next summer Miss Harmed and I have been engaged for several years" MT. Sothern informs the public Tt was matter, however, which con- cerned us alone, and so neither of us saw any use in making it public"
 MT. Sothern is the son of a famous ac- tor. He and Miss Harmed are well known in the theatrical Armament. Miss Harmed became the leading lady of his company a few years ago, and remained in that position until two seasons ago, when MT Palmer engaged her for the role of Trilby At the beginning of this season Grace Kimball, who was in the cast for "An Enemy to the King" was forced to retire for the present on &C., count of illness. And Virginia Harmed resumed her place among MT. Sothern's forces. She will retire from that cast Tn about a week. Mary Hampton will join MT. Sothern's company. The engage ment of MT. Sothern and Miss Harmed has been rumored so long that their appear ance at the Lyceum this season was fraught with unusual interest to the pub lie.
 Hoyts "A Milk White Flag" will be un- furled at O'Brien's next Thursday night. It is one of the best attractions on the road and deserves a large house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

Chief Naval Constructor Philip Hich- born, United States navy, was born in Charlestown, Mass. on the 4th day of March, 1889. In 1855 he was graduated from the Boston High school, the now Hon. Samuel Pasco, senator from Florida, and Mr. Hichborn, being the only boys in the class.
 From the Boston High school MT. Hlch- born was indentured to the government under the tuition of the late Melvin Simmons, United States navy, then mas ter Shipwright of the Boston navy yard. While under instruction and in recognl- ton of his merit, Secretary Toucy, then secretary of the navy, ordered that Htch- born receive a course of theoretical training. This two years course was fruitful in remarkable progress In ship designing and calculations. Through this steady applicat ton of the theoretical and practical phases of his profession, MT. Hichborn reached at an unusually, early age a degree of proficiency rarely at- tained.
 In July, 1860, Melvin Simmons was ap- pointed naval constructor, and immedi- ately ordered to the navy yard, Mare Island, California. A little over month later MT. Hichborn, then 21 years old left Boston in the clipper ship Dashlng Wave for California, serving in the ca pacity of one of the ships officers. From work in connection with the Pacific Mai company MT. Hichborn soon entered the endowment of the government at the navy yard. Mare Island, and rose in two years to the position of master snip wright a position that often involved the direction of large numbers or men and the complete control of the construc- ton department of the yard during the absence of the naval constructor. Ir 1864 he was rendered the appointment as
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
hief Naval Constructor Philip Richborn, U. s. N

assistant naval constructor, but declined.
 the honor, as the salary allowed was
 much less than the salary he received
 as master of shipwright. In 1869, how
 ever, he made application for an ap-
 pointment, and in May of the same year
 duly appointed on Junet 26 as an assist
 ant naval constructor, United States
 navy, with the relative rank of lieuten-
 ant. MT. Hichborn's California days are full of bright and picturesque reminis-
 cences of those early times in the history
 of that golden state, and to those old
 Californians who knew him and who is dearer than his, and no affection warm CT than the lasting regard with which he is remembered.
 From California he was ordered to the navy yard, Portsmouth. N. H., in 1870. The five years spent at that station were full of hard work, and many were the r. trying demands upon his ability In 1S75 after an unusual competitive exami- nation, he received his commission as a naval constructor, marked Mo- 1. In the latter part of '76, MT. Hichborn was de- tached from the navy yard, Portsmouth, and ordered to League Island, Pa. At | that time the old yard was being aban- doned and the machinery, stores. ship | houses, etc., were being transported to | the new yard, League Island. The larg- CT part of this important work devolved | upon the naval constructor as the repre- sentative of the construction plant of | the yard. In '76 he also took promi- nent and important part in the Centen- | nial Exhibition. In June, 1884, he was se- | lected by the secretary of the navy for | special duty in Europe. His report upon l European dockyards eJnbodies the re- | suit of his investigation. Upon it's first | appearance much concern was manifest
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08

ed by foreign powers, for nothing so ex- haustive or conclusive had been publish- ed or obtained before
 For six years MT. Hichborn was a mem- Der of the Board of Inspection of Survey. of which the late Admiral D. D. Porter. was president. In '81 he was made d member of the first naval advisory board i, and was prominently associated with all matters affecting the designing and con- struction of the new naval vessels. He was for many years a member of the institution of naval architects in Eng land. In 1884 he was ordered to the navy department as assistant chief of bureau
 While MT. Hichborn's lines have some times fallen into pleasant places, his du- ties have ever been arduous. Through his recognized and acknowledged ability he has been selected for multifarious du- ties.
 MT. Hiehborn has devoted a deal of time to literary work, chiefly upon sub jects of a professional nature. His ar ticle upon "Sheathed or Unsheathed Ships" published in the proceedings of the Naval Institute, April, 1890, provoked editorial discussion in the leading and representative papers of this country. His advocacy of sheathing ships is rap- idly gaining favor among the thinking men of the navy.
 Besides his professional and executive ability, MT. Hichborn has strong in ventive turn of mind.
 A life of valuable usefulness has in- variably characterized MT. Hichborns S career. Truly may it be said that he is a self-made man, and has risen by his own exertions to the position of chief naval constructor of the United States navy, and in so far as we can learn, has pushed no one aside to reach his present. high and responsible position
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
Full line ladies' and misses corset waists (Featherbone).
 Caheen Bros.
cHRYsANTHEMUM SHOW.

 The Fourth Annual Exhibition to Take
 Place Next Tuesday. Birminghams fourth annual chrysan- themum show will take place this coming Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2OO3 Second avenue. All are cordially invited to attend and send what chrysan- themums, roses, ferns and palms they have to compete for prizes.
 The following premiums are offered;
 FOR FLORISTS.
 For the finest collection of chrysan- themums, $10.
 For the finest collection of potted plants. $10
 The above prizes will not be awarded unless there are two or more competitors.
 FOR AMATEURS.
 For the best collection of chrysanthe- mums growing and cut-One venetian glass vase, rose colored, gold inlaid, of fered by H. c. Abbott & Bro.
 Best Collection of Chrysanthemums in pots-One cut glass vase, offered by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 Finest Display Cut Chrysanthemums Grown Out of Doors-One Venetian glass vase offered by l.. Rogan & Co.
 Finest Cut Chrysanthemum-F prize. two pounds fine candy, offered by M. B. Stone; second prize, one hand painted cake plate.
 Finest Cut Rose-One handsome book offered by Smith &s Montgomery.
 Best Collection of Ferns-One Vinai- grette, offered by Malone Shoe company. Best Collection of Palms-One palm offered by c. H. Reed, florist.
 Largest Bowl of Violets-100 tulip bulbs offered by Nabers, Morrow & Sinniger. The space committee will be at 2005 Second avenue on Monday, 10 a. m., to alot space to those who wish to exhibit First come, first served. All are well come. tb n
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-08
Mantel and tile, Sl2.5O-Mayperry & VI
Long cloaks for school child ren, l.75 to 200.
 Caheen Bros.
JACKS SAD VOYAGE

New York Times.
 The West Indian steamship Jason sailed out of this port Oct. Il with two cats aboard. They were Jack and Jack s sister. The Jason returned Tuesday with Jacks sister and Jack, but Jack was mi- nus half of his tail and one eye, and va riously injured about port and starboard legs. The Jason's cook was glad that any of Jack was left
 The Jason ran Into terrific gale which prevailed Oct. 12 and thereabout and Jack was among the chattels that the high seas swept overheard. He was mourned as lost for two days thereafter, and his sister was on the point Of going into decline, when stoker discovered. on the 14th, what he supposed was rat in the coal bunker.
 "The rats are raiding the ship, quoth he, "Since Jack, the cat, blowed out to sea.
 And the shovel, with mighty swing.
 He ups and smites the dreadful thing,
 That seemed to him just like a rat. Alas Alack! It was the cat. Twas turned from white to jetty black And minus the shape possessed by Jack It was Jack however, but the shoVel had done it's work.
 The cook nursed Jack tenderly, and he was brought back alive. and he and his sister were purring gratefully when the Jason came in by the Hook.