The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-11
CITY IN BRElF.

RAILROAD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dan
lei, of Virginia will be here again on the
10th instant to make argument before
the Railway Commission against the
reduction of railway rates which the
Commission lately ordered. AS yet there
Is no int;mation copy of this matter.
The disposition appears to be to fight 1t
out before the Commission.
WILL WYNNE COMING.-Mr. VIII
Wynne, of Raleigh. the celebrated BIZ
cycle rider. will visit Greenyille next
week and give an exhibition ride here
on Tuesday night. November 10th. The
exhibition will be in the Planters ware
house and given under the management
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church Greenyille Reflector.
ACTIVELY AT WORK.-The COM
mittee on Insurance held meeting yes
terday and decided TO go actively to
work to carry out the resolutions of the
Chamber of Commerce to secure the
same insurance rates that are in vogue
in Greensboro. Mr.. Robert G. Strong,
chairman of the committee, invites sug-
gestions from any citizen.
Observation-Disclosures after
noon Mr.. Clifford Carroll and Deputy
Marshal Hanna left for Columbus.
Ohio. with three prisoners. They were
moonshiners and other offenders from
the Eastern part of the State and will
each reside near the capitol of Ohio for
twelve months. The railroad fare
amounted to Sf26 to carry them there.
MISSIONARY RALLY.-The exer-
cises of the all-day missionary rally to
be held today ut the First Baptist church
will begin at 1890 O'Clock this morning.
A large attendance is expected and ey-
cry preparation has been made to make
the occasion memorable one. The
night session to be presided over by
DIR. Simms and addressed by DIR. Carter,
Rev. J. e. White and Mr.. J. w. Bailey
viii begin at T:30.
BIG SUCCESSIVE ladies of the
Church of the Good Shepherd have sur
passed all former efforts in their ex-
hibit Of chysanthemnms this year, and
the show has been a great success in
every respect, although it suffered some
what from lack of room. The exhibit
tors have all promised their contribu-
tions to the ladies for their show next
year, and say they will try to excel the
display this year II possible.
TWO NOTED CASES.-Two cases
which have attracted much attention
will come up before Judge Robinson
this week in the Superior Court now in
session. The first is the suit brought
by the State against Stewart Bros, ex-
State printers, for about $4,000, which
the State claims was overpaid Stewart.
The second is A. l.. Sw:nson's suit for
full pay for sixty days as enrolling clerk
in the last Legislature. 1t will be re-
membered that he was deprived Of his
place during the session.
CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA.-A treat
Is in store for the Raleigh public on
Friday afternoon, November 10Th, when
chrysanthemum tea (the latest fad)
will be given at the home of Mrs. Fab.
H. Busbee. Some of the handsomest
chrysanthemums of the season will be
for sale and while the guests enjoy n
delightful musical programme dainty
refreshments will be served in the most
: artistic manner. The admission is 10
cents. The proceeds will be devoted to
q worthy cause. Let everybody take adj
vantage of this unusual and pleasant
occasion.
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.-All
day long yesterday crowds poured into
the store opposite the postoffice where
the beautiful chrysanthemums were ex-
Inhibited by the ladies of the Church of
the Good Shepherd. The specimens were
the finest ever exhibited in Raleigh.
None We're admired more than those dis
played by Messrs. John ii. Small q
Son, florists, of Washington, ID. C..
Their pecimens were simply magnif-
cent. The citizens of Raleigh as well
as the ladies who had the show in
charge, highly appreciate the kindness
of these gentlemen giving the chrysan-
themum admirers of this city such a
treat.
THE ART LEAGUE.-The Art
League recently organized with a men,
bership of 16 or IS OF Raleigh's clever
and brightest talent in sketching, paint
ing and rawing, held its first meeting
at the residence of Mrs. A. w. Curtis
Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was
full one and each member was very
enthusiastic in their work. Mrs. Curtis
is connoisseur in this line, having
travelled abroad extensively, she had
many specimens and curios to exhibit
especially from Japan. Applications for
membership are constantly being re-
ceived. Miss Roberta w. Harriss was
elected president and Miss Bertha
Hicks secretary-treasurer.