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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
CITY In BRIEF.

Mrs. John s. Cunningham, who has
been quite sick at the Park Hotel, was
resting easier last night
declining days.
The Governors Guard. thirty strong,
left yesterday morning over the Seaboard
AIRLINE, for Washington. They will
probably return Friday.
II came out in the House yesterday
that the negroes in Raleigh, at recent
meeting passed resolutions endorsing the
course of all the negro members OF the
Legislature except Jim Young.
Mr.. David Walker, an inmate of the
Soldiers Home, died Sunday might. The
body was carried TO his home near
RaidsviIle for burial He was a brave
soldier and was tenderly nursed IN his
A letter from Mr.. Norman Il. bennett,
formerly of the News and Observer, but
now attending an art school IN New
York. announces that he is comfortably
located and pleased with his school and
the progress he is making in his chosen
profession
Among the Colonies who yesterday
went TO Washington to attend the tnau-
guration were Col. john Hey Williams,
of Asheville; Col Eugene Holt, of Bur
Ungton: Col. p. II. Lybrook, of Winston,
and Col. Starke Bachelor, of Raleigh.
Gen. Cowles and Col. Eugene Harrell
will go to-day
A private letter from New York an
uounces that Mr.. Octavius Coke has ac-
cepted a position as salesman with the
American Tobacco Company. His head
quarters will be at Cincinnati, and he
will travel through Ohio. Mr.. Coke has
many friends in Raleigh who will hear
with pleasure of his success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Business Items.
NEW HOTEL WALDORF.

Hall Brothers have recently become
mana gers of the new Hotel Waldorf, al
Halifax. 1t has been newly furnished
from cellar to garnet, the table is supplied
with only the best of the market, and
makes comfortable home for commercial
ira vellers. judges, lawyers and Others
having business in Halifax. The Hote
Waldorf is one OF the handsomest hote
buildings in the State. 1t is large
three-story brick building, and was built
few years ago by Justice Walter Clark
1t is situated within forty yards of the
court house PorterS meet all trains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Hicks Il Rogers, druggists, has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
H. 4. Hicks and VIII j. Rogers will continue
the business of druggists at the old store,
corner of Fayetteville and Morgan streets,
and b. G. Rogers formerly of the firm OF
Hicks Il Rogers, will continue the drug bush
ness at the corner of Wilmington and Mar
tin streets, John Y. MacRae's old stand, un-
der the firm name of b. q. Rogers 4 Co. All
accounts due the firm of Hicks & Rogers UP
to February 18th, 1897, will be paid to ii. L.
Hicks. HEN Ky i. HUNS
Feb. q. 1897 b G. ROGERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
A CRIMSON TEA.

Yesterday evening from 4 to = O'Clock
Miss Lille Hoke gave ii most charming
tea, complimentary to Miss Mary McAlhs-
ter. of Asheboro, and Miss May hull
of Athens, Ga. They were assisted IN re-
ceiving by Mrs. Hoke, Miss Dortch, MISS
Florrie Jones. Miss Hinsdale and Miss
Merrimon. The floral decorations were
smilax and American beauties. 1t was
one of the most delightful social events
OF the season.
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PERSONALS.

president Alderman, of the University,
is tn the city.
AIR. Thee. Kmttz, of Salisbury, was
here yesterday.
Mayor Thomas r. Cooke, OF Asheville,
is at the Marlborough.
DIR. r. H. Whitehead, OF the State
University, is i'm the city.
MIR. w. G. Douglass yesterday return
ed from a business trip to Carthage.
Mr.. X. n. Page, of Aberdeen, was
here yesterday on business mission.
Judge Timberlake is here in the interest
of the proposed dispensary for his town.
Mr.. w. O. Petty, president of the Car
thage railroad, was here ON business yes
terday.
Mr.. w. e. Christian, of the News and
Observer, has gone to Washington TO the
Inauguration.
Mai. E. NJ Hayes, Mrs. Hayes and
Miss Iyey Hayes have gone to Wash
ingbon to attend the inauguration.
Solicitor w. e. Daniel, OF Weldon, re
turned home yesterday He has been here
looking after some local legislation.
Mr.. ID. Y. Webb, a prominent young
attoreny of Shelby, is in the city. He
came here in the interest of some local
ieglSlatiOn.
Mr.. William NJ. Cunningham, prom
inent young t0bacconist of South Bos-
ton. Va. is in the city visiting his BROTH
err, Col Jno. s. Cunningham at the Park
Hotel.
Messrs NJ Rosenthal, ID. Berwanger
and Logan Harris yesterday went to
Washington to see Mckinley inaugural
ed. Mr.. Berwanger says he has missed
only one inauguration in the last 70
years.
Editor W. C. Dowd, Of the Charlotte
News, who came here TO fight Henry 8
ubiquitous charter BILL went home yes
terday, happy that Walters infamous
measure had been killed and nailed up IN
ats coffin.
Solicitor g. M. Bernard of Greenyille,
was among those who went from Aere
10 Washington yesterday to attend the
inaugural ceremonies. Mr.. Bernard was
a member of the committee appointed TO
notify Mckinley and Hobart OF their
nomination by the st. Louis convention.
Misses Della and Bessie Simms,
daughters of Chief Clerk Simms, of the
Auditors office, are in the city, the
guests of Mrs. V. G. Aver. Miss Della
is ON her way north and Miss Bessie is
a student at the State Normal School al
Greensboro. Mr.. Sinms contemplates
moving his family here at an early day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
THE WEATHE2.

Forecast for Wednesday, The United
States " Gather Bureau issues the follow
Ing forecast Zoe the next twenty-four
keurs:
For North Carolina. preceded
by showers IN northern and northwestern
portions; southerly winds, becoming
northhwesterIy; cooler Thursday.
For Raleigh and Vicinity: Threaten
ing weather, with occasional light show
eTs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Notice of Seizure.

The following articles of personal property
having been seized for violations of the In
ternal Revenue Laws, viz: w S Davis, ]
cask of corn whisky seized at Selma, N. c.: 2
casks seized from Faison & Eaison, at elm
ton, N. C.; 2 casks seized from w II. Russell,
at linton, N. G: casks seized from A. lie
ham. Goldsboro, N. q; i cask seized from j.
L. Farmer, Elm City, N. c.: casks seized
from Bats & Williams, Elm City, N. c.; ! cask
seized from ID G.. Lilies, Wison, y. c.; ] cask
seized from j. T. Broswell & Co, Rocky
Mount. N. O.; cask seized from w {. Gro
mer s. Bro, Montague, \. c. notice is hereby
given to all persons having any interest OF
claim in the above named property, to make
claim and bond as provided under section
1897. or the same viii be forfeited to the gov
f. NJ, SIMMONS,
Collector Internal Revenue, 4th Dist. N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03

Fancy Silk mixed Novelties, fashions hand
soonest b|cndtngs, 40 Inches wide ana sun
born wearers at the popular price. soc
Black Novelty Weaves, figured, striped, dag
onal and smooth, in fashions varied fRncles
o5c quality, sold here at. DC
Bl4ck Figured Mobairs for suits, waists and
skirts in most select and elegant designs,
dozens OF styles to select FROM. ..... SOC
Atwood. double width, Check Suitings, in
icolored combinations for immediate
use, out-classing all city competition. 21c
Fine full yard wide Percales. beautiful tex
ture soft finish, manufactured to compete
with the finest imported, 90 this week
Full yard wide fast color Percales, new de-
signs, y al figures, fresh patterns, best
styles; jusi to start the season.....7 I re
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SITUATION WANTED.

BY sober, all-round printer. Good ref
erenee. Address.
TYPO.
Carthage, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Try RoYsTBR's Cough Tablets.

I carry full line of Dr. Earl 8. Sloa n o
great p~medies.
SloaI Liniment cures Rheumatism.
WIN. SIMPSON. Druggist
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
SUPREME COURT.

Opinions were handed down as fol-
lows on Tuesday afternoon:
Beach vs. w. and w. Railroad, from
Pitt, affirmed.
Sherrod VS.. Dixon, from Edgecmobe,
error.
Mckay VS. Chaplin, from Harnett at
frmed.
State VS.. Moore, from Franklin, af-
frmed.
State VS.. Journigan, from Franklin, af-
frmed.
Warren VS.. Boyd, from Edgecombe,
error.
Pipkin VS.. Pipkin, from Harnett, err
ror.
Cutchin VS.. Johnston, from Edgecombe,
affirmed.
State VS.. Holmes. from Wake, no err
ror.
In re Young, from Wilson, error.
Jeffries VS.. Aaron, from Wayne, err
ror.
MCGOWAN VS.. Harris, from Pitt, new
trial.
Barrett vs. Barrett, from Pitt, error.
Sp.vey VS.. Rose, from Johnston, new
trial.
Gases from the Fifth district were ar
gued yesterday as follows:
State vs., Harris; argued by Attorney
General and Winston, Fuller and Bggs
for The State; j. b. Batchelor for defend
ant. -
Hollowell VS. Building and Loan Asso
citation; argued by ]. T. Morehead for de
PENDANT, appellant.
Willis VS.. Railroad; argued by i w
Graham and Long for plaintiff; T.. B
Withers. w A. Fentress and Alfred ?
Thorn for defendant.
Cranshaw vs. Johnson; argued by Ed
wards, Royster and Person for plaintiff
Winston, Fuller and Biggs for defendant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03

Buy ROYSTER'S Chocolates and Bon
bons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
RoYsTER's Chips are delicious.
WANTED.

Experienced, Road Statesmen. Goo
commissions; references required. Col
umbia Jewelry Co., Iowa City, Iowa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03

To rent the best located brick store in
Henderson, recently occupied by Cooper
and Mitchell. Apply to w. S. Parker,
Henderson, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Term Policy Just issued

Can be carried indefinitely on same plan OF
may be changed to any other form at any
time without denomination. Note the ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
WANTED.

Peanut Brittle, fresh, at ROYsTER'S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03
Abra hi am
AND HIS
WeIve Sons

We once knew an old colored man named
Abraham who had twelve sons Only one of
them, Isaac by name, was said TO have taken
after him, and he took after him with big
stick. We are not given to writing sermons,
though some of our customers do sometimes
quote Scripture TO us The Shorter atechism
is an open book to US, and we are just as fair
to our Heighbor as circumstances will permit.
Smithfeld and Southampton Hams are now
sufficiently ured TO be good, and we are pre-
pared TO supply the best cures of each. Best
brands of other Hams aud Breakfast Strips,
Virginia Sides, Hog Jowls (Turnip Salad to
matehl New Potatoes for the Table. Seed
Potatoes 10 plant Fruits and Vegetables,
both Foreign and Domestic. Picked Olives,
Spanish Queen Olives, Manzanilla Olives in
glass or by measure. Stuffed Mangoes, the
finest Pickle made. Other Pickles Sweet and
Plain, best of each Marshalls Potato Chips,
Brown and risp Sailed Waters, Graham
WGfet S, fresh from the oven. Edam heese,
Pine Apple bees, Finest Cream Cheese by
the pound more or les&) Sliced Broiling
Beef, W hole UX Tongues, Lunch Tongues,
Smoked Sardines in Oil, Russian Sardines,
French Sardines Finest Eucca ana French
Olive Oil AIMED Fruits Vegetables Fish,
Flesh and Fowl. The best, the very best pack
ings in the world are represented in our
stock. We guarantee the quality of every
article we advertise We are especially par
tieular in the Staples, Flour, Butter, Office
and Tea, and we are vain enough to think
that we nave attained perfection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03

There's just things which may unalngy predicted
propose blowing will do the ceiling
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-03

AnlIine Black Satines, fine beetled, wal not
crock, Henrietta finish, from Zoe d"wn
10. q e
Black and Navy Ducks, "A sOluteiy last color
and imperiNLable, regular lZ%kind "r.1Oc
Curtain Scrims. bleached md uuhlTa ched,
Examines IN ain ana c, ] red stripes, from
20c all the way down - ....'.'.'...''..''. DC
nottingham Curtain Laces. tape b0rdered
enamel and floral designs, any length by
the ward, and running the whole ganiut ~
prices from 4Uc down to............. loo
Lace Curtains dob lott bought at under price
and sold the same way, commencing at $50
pair. prices scaled ali the way -wn
to-, ............ ....-....... ...''' 800 0Oc
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

Today the legislature will take up the question of constitutional convention. During the past few days the citizens from all parts of Alabama have been urging the call of the convention, and the capital today will no doubt be visited by large number favoring the bill. All the people ask at the hands of the as- sembly is an opportunity to test the ques- tion themselves. If it develops that a. majority of the people are not in favor of a change and are willing to remain in the background while sister states are spering-increasing their citizenship and keeping pace with the general ad- Rancement of the age, it will be accepted without murmur. That they want a chance to pass on this question has al- ready been clearly proven. The State Herald again insists that the legislature cannot do less than give the people a chance to settle this question for them- selves by ordering the convention. The eye of the entire country, as well as that of the state, will watch with interest the proceedings of Alabama s law makers to- day on passing on this vital question. The arguments have been offered, the vote called and the country await with in- terest your decision.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.

The Pensacola News has been unre- lenting in it's efforts to reclaim for that port the reputation the health officers in their personal greed attempted to de- stroy. For more than a month a vessel which was to be loaded with Birmingham pig iron for exportaton has been kept from the wharf pending a trumped up investigation by these health officers.
 The governor of Florida has become interested in the matter, and has issued the following order:
 Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. 8, 1897. Dr. W. E. Anderson, Pensacola, Fla:
 Governor requests investigation Pen sacola. Dr. Porter sick. I will arrive to- tonight. J. $. HORSEY.
 Assistant State Health Officer.
 The following is some of the hot shot the News has been firing into the health officers:
 Local merchants have quit advertising rock bottom prices. They can't get the rock, the federal government paying more for 1t than they can afford to give.
 The man-o'war Brooklyn ran on a rock in Delaware river the other day and was seriously damaged. Such an accident could not have occurred in Pensacola bay. If there is rock on the bottom of this harbor the local board of health knows nothing of the fact.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
THE VILLAGE POLITICIAN.

Sittin' on a cracker box, a barrel or keg, Chawin' on terbacker he has been obliged Whittiin' on a splinter while workin' of Sayin' what pity his opinion ain't the law; Runnin' the whole country as twas never
 run before, Turnin' out the rascals while he spits upon
 the ffoor Keepin' things in general from gettin' in Grunbling over Wall street, monopoly, and Wife at home a holn' in the cornfeld like
 Turk, Fig'rin' on the comin' nominations purity
 close, Givin' to the other side mighty sicknin'
 dose; Talkin' tariff and reform, Mckinley and
 protection, Swearin' that the earth won't move peg
 before election, Givin' lazy congressman a needed rakin'
 over sittin', there in Washington like well-fed Givin Gould and Vanderbilt pointer here
 and there, Payin off. the nations debts as easy as
 a wink, Borrowin' dime to get himself another
 drink. spankin little Chile jest to show her how sassin back Great Britain for pesterin'
 our seals Tellin, of the czar to let them Nihilisrs
 alone, Helpin' Kaiser William to prop up his
 shaky throne, Buildin' a great navy with an hour or two
 of gulf, Lettin' the hull world know that we're
 rabid, rude and rough; Gettin' off his high horse, though, when
 home he goes to dinner, Dodgin creditors like an ordinary sinner; Jumps to hear his t,born yell: you'd
 better watch out, dad! Flour nd coffee's plum give out, md moth-
 CTS mighty mad"
 --RrnMn Perriman.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
GEN. THOMAS, OF ATLANTA,

Reported to Have Been Killed By Ban-
 dits at An Indian Agency.
 Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 1.-The report was received here this afternoon that about dark last night a gang of six or eight bandits attempted to rob the government offices and general stores at the Sac and Fox agency, and in the battle which fol- lowed one outlaw and three other msn were killed, among the dead being Gen. Thomas, the Indian agent, formerly of Atlanta, Ga. At Shawnee, which is the nearest telegraph station to the agency. the same report is current. but no partic- ulars can be, obuained and the reports can not be verified.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
cHARLpsToN's GREAT FErE.
Great Preparations for a Grand Time
 When the Fleet Arrives.

Charleston, s. C., Feb. 4.--Admiral Bunce set sail from Hampton Roads to- day with his fleet of warships for Charles ton. It is not known definitely how long it will take him to run down, as it is a psrt of his plan to engage in deep sea maEeuvers and conduct all kinds of evo- lutt0ns. It is certain that the fleet will be off Charleston liarbor by the middle of next week and probably before that time.
 The contract for coaling the fleet has been awarded to William Johnson & Co.,, of this cit2. and in the contact it is stat ed that the coaiing is to begin lin Charleston harbor" on the 15th instant.
 Popular interest Is growing in the work of the warships at Charleston, and it is expected !bat ..sere will be thousands of visitors nuring bIoclSade week. The geveruor, heutenant- governor and speak CT of the house have been notified that invitations -ssss ssa Sepf to them to aIresssY the ann t,aa narqa.t Of tt. C-hamher of lycomnaerce rn the 18th. the day of the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05

women who had volunteered to wait upon the sick and sorely wounded patri- ots of an island doubly accursed by the tyranical rule of a man utterly devoid of the least spark of humanity and with out one iota of principle, whose words of determination to "exterminate every liv- ing thing in his path, even to the very sucking babes at the breasts of their mothers" not only sought and shot to death, but some of them, whose charms attracted the attention of the fiend inear- nate, were spared to await a still more horrible fate.
 Then, too, those men and women far worse accursed than the women perse- cuted, those who are afflicted with dis ease which make them summed by even the beasts of the field-the lepers, are hunted out and the very shelter over their heads are burned to the ground and they cremated in, the flames.
 Yet, withal these tales of crime un- avenged Spain has the hardihood to speak of autonomy to the Cubans. How could any people under the sun for moment think of countenancing any proffers of autonomy other than absolute freedom? How could they for moment offer to barley with men whose hands are reeking with the blood of innocent women and children?
 Awaken ye who have the power to cry out 'cease this persecution, this unholy war;" and give to the Cubans. at least, an opportunity to defend their women and children, their sick and wounded, or else the very wrath of heaven may come upon you unawares and then you, too, may feel the need of succor from those afar off.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
BOBBY BURNS.

The State Herald's admirable com ments last week on the worldwide cele- bration of Robert Burns birthday re- calls the fact that the great historians tell us that poetry is always the first of the fine arts to flourish in civilized coun- tries, and, sad to relate, the first to de- cay This has been only too true of our present era The world has not produced a really great poet since Poe died, or, if you are unwilling to accord him that honor since "The Thunderer Gord By rom sunk to night in Missolonghi's Marsh. ."-Talladega Mountain Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
PLANTING THIS YEARS CROPS.

Preparations for planting this years crop have begun--in some places prepar- ations are well advanced. Of course. the staple crop will be cotton. This is g. cotton country, the farmers all know more about how to cultivate cotton than any other crop; it is always saleable. and we suppose the net yield per acre in money for the marketed crop is about aG good as that of the average staples of agriculture. However, we believe that viewing the conditions which now con front us, we believe that a greater acre age will be placed in corn and feed crops this year. than heretofore. Also, that more attention will be paid to raising of meat.
 The man who has sufficient corn, feed, and meat of his own raising will not be injured nearly so much by the low price or short crop of cotton, as will the person who has not these.-Canebrake Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05

If the Ledger interprets it's morning contemporary correctly, we need that canal 10 carry off the water.-Evening Ledger.
 For a better interpretation, our con- temporary is respectfully referred to MT VanHoose. It is true, we have many rivers and rivulets, and the canal would no doubt prove of much value, both as to commerce and the concentration and carrying off of the water. By the way, the word creek" must become obsolete, neighbor. and streams of magnitude be- come rivers, and instead of 'canal," we must say "slack-water navigation" Get right in the procession.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05
AN IMPORTANT DAY.

Friday will be very important one for the state of Alabama. It is possible that the question of calling a constitutional convention will be decided in Nontgom- cry. There ought to be no difficulty found by the assembly in eonsenting to let the people of Alabama vote upon the proposi- ton as to whether they want 2 new con stitution Or not If the people do not want it, they will vote against it. If they do want it, we do not see what right the legislators have to refuse to let them have It. Nevertheless, simple as is the propo- stion and clear ais seems to be the duty of the legisia sors. thers is grave doubt if they will respond favorably to the unani- nous demand of the people. Should fail- ure meet the present effort for reform, we shall not be dishsartened. The move ment has gained strength since we took it up last spring, in renewal of the effort that has been going on, and which we have aided, for. the past ten years. We shall win, evsn though. the victory be de- layed. We 5hau rlck, our fiints and try Q saip.--MobfIe Register. sA
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-05

Huntsville seems to have gotten out of gear recently. Petitions against putting Marion county in the Birmingham di- vision of the federal court district have been circulated and this followed by an effort to regulate the solicitors office and now the Msrcury prints the follow ing:
 A petition was being circulated for s1gnat atnres yesterday memorializing the egislature to relieve the citizens of Mad ison county of the operation of the new assessment law for thirty days. The truth is that the citizens were not in- formed as to the effect of the new law. and we are confident the tax assessor will join in the request This suspension is but simple justice. pt
 Sena tor Hundley and Representative Hunt will have to go home occasionally to keep things straight. -