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The morning times., 1897-03-02

vited her near relative, the beautiful Miss
Singleton, of Philadelphia, to make her an
extended visit, and In consequence this fas-
cinating young lady spent the winter of
1887 in the Capital City, and was pre-
sented by her aunt to President Van Buren,,
who admired her greatly, and as did also
his son, and the next season Miss Single
ton became Mrs. Van Buren,, jr., and made
her debut as lady of the White House on
New Years day. 1t is saying good deal
for her, since the President was as much q
connoisseur in womanly graces as his taste
was fastidious in other matters, that she
pleased his critical eye-a circumstance
which places her high among successful so-
cial leaders.
Mrs. James X. Polk was one or the most
popular White House danes. She was a
dark-eyed beauty Of the Southern type,
distinguished for her conversational accom-
plishmentS. Her views on many subjects
wouldbe considered, from the modern stand
point, very conservative. She was sue
ceeded by Mrs. Fillmore, lady from the
North, and somewhat typical, also. She
was an intensely practical person: one who
believed in her husbands destiny with all
The morning times., 1897-03-02

mother-in-law, Mrs Abigail Adams. have
attracted more interest from the his
torlans of those early days of the re-
public, when patriotism counted for more
than accomplishments.
Andrew Jackson had an invalid wife,
whom he adored, but She unfortunately died
before he reached the Presidential chair.
There was merry social war in Jackson's
Cahnctoverthew wife ofhis Secretary OF War.
MIS- Eaton, whose "antecedents'' caused
the greatest opposition TO her presence
as social figure. But the old hero stood
up valiantly for his friend, Gen Eaton,
and would not remove him from the Cabinet
to please popular clamor about beautiful
woman who had been more unfortunate
than some Others, but whose personal char
The morning times., 1897-03-02

or even for the passing guest. The Harrison
1afniiy crowded it to its utmost, with
drandpa Scott, the family OF Mrs Mckee,
and or Russell Harrison, and of Mrs DIM
mick, now the second Mrs. Harrison
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

The Euchre Club meets this evening
with Miss Lizzie Ashe.
The annual meeting of the board Of
trustees of the University viii he held
to-day in the Governors office at l. M
st. Isuke's Circle of Kings Daugh-
ter's viii meet at the home Thursday
Feh. is at O'Clock. All members are
cordially invited to be present.
The trustees Of the University OF
North Carolina Will meet to-day, at l.
o'clork. in the Governors office. Busi-
ness of importance is to be transacted
and full attendance Is desired.
News was received here yesterday from
Morrisyille. of the death OF Mrs.
Martha Dupree, in her 62nd year. She
has been III with pneumonia for several
DAYS. She leaves three children, son
and two daughters. The interment will
take place to-day in the family buIying
ground near Nelson.
A letter from Chapel Hill says, "a
young student from Wilmington tells me
he intends going to Raleigh In the spring
to be an attendant at the wedding OF
one of Raleigh's most popular women
to his brother. There is no more popular
young woman in Raleigh, and society
will gerat miss her presence.
Mr.. Nat c. Goodwin. the eminent come
dian, and his company arrived via the
Southern Railway yesterday at $40 and
are is uuartered at the Park Hotel. Mr..
Goodwin, Miss Maxine Elliott, Mr.. J.
r, Buxton. and Miss Gertrude Elliott
spent the tfternoon on their wheels, rid
ing ND to Cary and return, distance of
about seven miles.
Capt. II. p. Faucette, of Durham, and
Mr.. c. II. Morrow, of Burlington, pass
ed through Raleigh yesterday on their
way home from Lumberton, where they
have been engaged in the tobacco busi-
ness. Mr.. Faucette has been manager
of the largest warehouse there and Mr.
Morrow auctioneer. Nearly half a million
pounds of good tobacco was sold on that
market last year.
The members of the Young Ladies
Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian
church will delightfully."- entertain their
friends at the manse, 204 S. Dawson
street Friday evening, February 19, with
recitations, vocal and instrumental music
and general social enjoyment. No admis-
sion will be charged. Any voluntary offer
ings will be received and applied to the
organ fund.
Mrs Franklin T. Bush entertained a
number of her friends in a novel and
charming way Tuesday evening at her
home on North Blount street. The guests
were invited to look over some original
drawings, and these proved TO be living
representations of some of Charles Dana
Gibson's most attractive illustrations.
Among those who took part were some
excellent examples of that most attractive
type of American girl and man which
Gibson has made so famous. Among
them were Mrs. Slade, Of Providence, r.
L.; Misses Lizzie Taylor Mary Turner,
Gertrude Bush, Jane Andrews, Annie
Bush, Badger, Smith and benson, and
Messrs. Miller, Decker, Boyden, Bush,
Games Busbee and Watkins Robards.
After delightful dozen Of these charm
ing living pictures, refreshments were
served and the guests were entertained
wvith music and recitations.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
THE NEEDS or THE NORMAL
What The State aud the City OF Green's
horo Should do for the Institution

What the State aud the City OF Green's
horo should do for the Institution
Sneaking of the recent visit Of the ed
ucational committee to Chapel I'LL and
Greensboro. Chaarman nocsery of: tho
committee on his return 30 Raleigh said
I'VE had a very pleasant trip Though
we were on the go oil the time and GENIE
hack al title fatigued.
1--WE visited the University, the Nnr
mal and Industrial, and the t0lerod y.
and NJ. College mt Ctrecenshefo We |h
slccted all these institutions tboNWwtN
and are well pleased as our teN'tt wall
>how. The entertainment Hiren us by
he Young hdies at the Normal was q
uaioue a AFFAIR, both pleasant nNd thantg
f5ytt The mocl General Assembly c,Nle
,luetei hy them as part of tltc evening
entertainment was very g,>od nderd, amt
wish all our members could have les'NE
t).y debate on the hAl Ia appropriate Si,M,
OoN 10 tls,8r achool The arguments we're
stronu and we'll preSents~i. The hill, of
s,aur~p. passed. and | wish Il could be oh~
rolk~ and ratified mto a law. II we
had the money uc could not make a bet
ter Investment.
at In needless Ia say eur committee
seM III love with the young ladies.
"GreenSlNoro has done much for The
schools located there. hut ! WAS surpris-
ed 10 find chat the town had sadly neg
lectvNi the streets that led 10 them, These
arc serely IN need Of repair
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
The Duties Of the Board to be Imposed on
the Railroad Commission.

A bill will he introduced providing foI
a State Board OF Equalization. 1t is
intended by the bin to impose the duties
of this board on the Railroad Commits
sion. The duty OF the board will be t0
examine the reports OF listed property
from the various counties, and in cases
where it appears that the valuation of
property is not what 1t should he, or
shows a wide difference in value as re-
ported by other counties of similar con-
iitions, TO make examinations and adj
lust the values to, as near as may be,
an equal basis. The bIll does not increase
the compensat ton OF the Railroad Com
mission for this additional work.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
THE WEATEIE. j.

Forecast for Thursday. The United
Etates Weather Bureau issues the follow
ing forecast for the next twenty-f9ui
heurs:
For North Carolina; Fair; southeaster-
ly winds.
For Raleigh and Vicinity Fair ana
warmer.
Weather Conditions. storm IN the
Northwest has moved TO the lake region,
while the pressure is now high on the
South Atlantic coast. The temperature
has fallen again in the Northwest. The
weather il general cleudy in the East
lake region and central Missouri valley,
hut i'm the, South is generally clear and
warm. Small amounts Of rain occurred
at scattered stations IN the past - hours,
and IL is showing at Marquette and ST.
Paul
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
STATE NEWS.

We understand that the directors of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
at their recent meeting in Goldsboro, dc
clared a dividend of 1 per cent, which
makes 3 per cent. this year The treas
ary of Lenoir county will be helped oul
$500 by this NATURALIZATION Free
Press
We learn that plans have been made
and that the contract is ready to be lei
to build a waiting room and ticket Office
for the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road on the opposite side of Queen street
from the depot, 18x40 feet.-Kinstor
.Free Press.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
"A FTERNoON RECEPTION.

AT st. Luke's Home for the aged and
incurable, at IL West South street, n
reception will be given on the 22nd from
A to 6,30 p. M, TO all who feel an inter-
est in this noble charity. Both ladies, gen
tlemen and children, are cordially invited.
Contributions, however small, will aid in
this work.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
MISSION IN ST. AMBROSE.

Beginning tonight at 7:30. Services
during the mission daily.
t1oly Communion with the church at
a. IN.
Children's service at the school house
at 10 a. m.
Bible class at the church at 4 p. IN
Mission service 7:30 p. N.
The missioner is Father Field, s. S.
II, E
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Business Items.

On February Goth to 25th, inclusive the
Southern Railway will place on sale tick
ct from Raleigh TO Newbern and return
ON account of Eastern Carolina Fish,
Oyster, Game and Industrial Fair, good
to return until March 2nd, at 81 for
round-trip. This Includes one admission
to the Fair.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

BY experienced book-keeper and steno-
grapher. Good typewriter and cores
pondent and familiar with Office work
generally. Wen educated, good worker.
and positively no bad habits. Cores
pondence invited. Address Box 176,
Henderson, n. G.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Try RoYsTER's Cough Tablets.
NOTICE.

Application viii be made to the present
session of the General Assembly to pass
law incorporating the Southern Co
operative Life Insurance Society.
Jan. 10, 1897.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

a0oD's PILLS cure liver Ills, Rn
BUSINESS, Indigestion headache
sasy TO take. easy 70 operate. 25c
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

carr~ a full line of DIR. Earl 8. Slosn's
great Pamedies.
SloaI Liniment cures Rheumatism.
WM. SIMPSON, Druggist.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
WILL NOT BECOME A CATHOLIC

Rev. A. X. Pool, OF Concord, So An
nounces his Decision.
To the editor of the Observer:
Please say for me through the Obser-
yer that have decided not to connect
myseif with the Roman Catholic church.
Sincerely yours,
A. &. POOL.
Concord, n. O.. Feb. Is, 1907.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

Buy ROYsTER's Chocolates and Bon
bons.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

Buttercups, made daily, at ROY
STEERS.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
BoARDERs WANTED.

Persons desiring good table board can
be accommodated at Mrs. t. A. Bowens,
Newbern Avenue, two blocks from capi-
tol. Furnished rooms can also be had.
Best of everything.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL II
fails to cure. 2oe.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

RoYsTER's Chips are delicious.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Term Policy Just issued

Can be car led Indefinitely on same plan or
may be changed to any other form at any
time without Te-examination. Note the ex-
naadfnuIy
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

w. Il. Jones-White Spreads.
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.
North British and Mercantile lns. 60
Statement.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Low Rates Per $1,000.

ana so on up 10 age %.
Policies made payable TO benehciaries in
annual instalments, If desired. and at lowest
annual instalments, if desired, and at lower
rates.
All kinds of safe policies issued.
AGENTS WANTED.
Address,
r. &. RANEY, oonl As't for N. c.I
RALEIGH. N. @.
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Everybody Needs an Umbrella,

We have MORE than we NEED tepos
these prices: '0HO0
% Ungrelas, ysn
$50 nd ~ 50 Um mbrelIaF ei ~
500 Umbrellas sim
The news & observer., 1897-02-18

H narIlns W w "na1 U.neI
The news & observer., 1897-02-18
Mems Fine Shoes.

$50 Pairs Mens Fine Shoes at Manufae.
turprs Prices.
II we, can fit your foot, we can ht your
pOck et bOok.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

We had Il pleasant call this morn
ing from Mr., Geo, p, Crandall tray-
cling representative Of the Kansas
City Times, He Is here in the In
terest Of his paper andhe tells us his
Grst experience in TeXarkana, was
to get arrested by an East Side
"cop" who charged him with stick.
Ing up advertising matter without
0rst procuring a bill board lIseense,
Mr. Crandall said he appeared be-
fore the Judge and after a parley
and explanation as to the kind Of
advertising he was doing, the Judge
said "you may co." Mr., Crandall
represents o good paper and our
people could do no better than to
take II, If they want a Kansas City
paper
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

We mtruded some OF our advice
yesterday by saying another good
rain would cause Spring Lake at
the park to wash the dam away
Well the rain poured down last
night aud one end Of the dam sut-
eumbed aud the water made a yeri'
table ereyaise and poured down and
out across to the railroad cuIyert
to the branch that skirts the park,
Manager whitley was out soon az.
ter the break occurred and by the
aid Of sand bags succeeded In hold
lnp some of the water In the basin,
Some ten feet Of the earth was
carried away from the dam, We
still contend that good sized waste
way will be required to take of the
surplus of water from the lake,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

nG llciplp ot the STATE lJuc
Methodist church hns been invited
b, thr West Side school 10 deliver
bu battdIduWle srmun W sun
My 10 the graduating tIaas OF
uuop ladies' who WI ylbDlrmrJ
we'll lo buuta 40 lUu q mm. .ut.Wu
uest Phuldt, night lho ,bwt
wll be tfewtdpd with lby uNtds pl
bese young ladies' and Vr Itoy
they viii bg rewarded ty d putt
DISCOURSE
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14
There is Nothing Half as GOOdl

A gang of wire stretchers left
here this morning to string wire
from Horatio to Many Louisiana,
the company finding that one WIRE
is not sufficient to do all the work
presented to the company over this
line, From Horatlo to Kansas City
there Is already two wires and the
business Is handled easily.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

We learn that several parties
have rcpIcylcd their stock aold by
the powdmaalcr and these pro-
tttdIngs have dampeuod the ardor
OF the hog catcher TO such an exc
tent that he has not been up Of
late to leave his list of stool, taken
up aud we suppose he Is awaiting
Il dctlealon ON the rcplcyy Issue,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The sony recital Of Mrs SInnIgc
at the opera house on thl lllh,
promises to br one ~ the fartst
treats our city has ever enjoyed,
SHE assisted at d concert at Birm
Inphdm d few weeks sluct, aud
took one ot the btst PARTS In
epeakag Of he part she took ia H.,
the Daily News Of that city said.
pMm, sihBige needs no e0mmehdas
ilun AZ the hands of any critic
her magnificent voice, as grand In
quality as Ia power speabs for H.
self"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Every one Ia talkng OF the treat
In store Tor them on the occasion
Of the musical aud rlotulion enter
tammrhl Of Mr. and Mrs Y 10
MtCanu tud Mlus Dyer aud their
pupils The concert will be We'd
upsily night aud a small admission
will be charged 10 defray the ca.
pehspsi
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mr. Joe Winter aud wife will leave
for ST. Louis today Mrs. Winter
is going up toput herself under an
eminent physician lorsome trouble,
We hope the lady will be cured be-
fore she returns,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The habit our people have Of see
ing things flying in the air instead
OF crawling on the ground, shows
the dIstillcrs are using a dillent kind
Of mixture In placing a bead on
their green booze
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Jim Green the husband Of the
woman who lost her life in the fight
with Lizzie Jackson, has been ar
restsd as ab aceompliee of the mur,
deress and Is now iu JAIL The Mul.
drow woman was turned out ON her
own recognizancc,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The Kramer brothers have again
opened their cigar factory here aud
we expect to see them sell many Of
their celebrated "Stand By cigars,
as they did when running here be-
fnrp
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The fixtures and furniture Of the
Maud Restaurant was sold today to
a gentleman who will open an eat
Ing house at DeQueen
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The President appointed several
Arkansas postmasters Yesterday
but we failed to see Bens name in
the list.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

We return thanks to Manager
McColm for season tickets to the
park on occasions Of ball games dur
ing the 1897 season.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The Bowie Hose company had a
meeting last night aud heard the
report read Of the late entertain
mcnt Of the dremen's picnic at
Pleasant Lake, A bill OF $500 was
allowdcd Bus Jones for painting the
fire wagon, After which the com'
pany adjourned
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mrs, Witherspoon's morning
school opens Monday, May H.
Terms reasonable. Corner Wood
aud Twelfth street. 5-l4-2t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Try 30, f, c." (make Of Spring
1890 whisky ifyou want something
extra good, For sale at the Owl
Saloon, 40
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mrs Tom Brewer lett yesterday
for Magnolia, to be- absent u couple
OF weeks ylNtlng relatives and
friends, Alderman Brewer will be
left a lone widower' during this
time aud we have promised watch
over Thomas aud keep him from re.
pIulog We have prescribed that
he take an evening airing At the
Park, which he has promised to do,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14
A System Builder

Is needed by everyone at this
season of the year, The lack
OF energy, and depressed, list
less feeling which takes pos
session of the system every
Spring is caused by a slug
gish, impure condition of the
blood. The blood nee d S
cleansing and purifying so
that the unpleasant effects Of
Spring will be obviatcd, A
few bottles of S. S. S.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The track at the park will be
placed in apple pie order tomorrow,
for Sunday wheelers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Rogers wagon, with fresh bread,
viii make two rounds day, morhs
Ing aud afternoon, Make your
wants known and you will be sup
piled, 2s2l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

A nice party was had at the
llelIbfon home last night, twas d
good bye pndlr TO Mha Fannie
Aslbeen yAo goes to New York TO
enter a music school
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

An Auxiuary Society Of ladies to
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Fircmcn, was organized here a few
nights ago with 10 charter meme
bem and the following olleers|
President, Mrs, j l., Browni Seere'
tarN Mrs, W. A, Rae Treasurer
Mrs W. A, Simmons,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mrs, win Hannah, Of Shreveport,
Is visiting relatives ana friends In
the city
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Take ia the musical recital to-
night at the opera house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Col, M, y, Lester Of New Lewis.
vile, was a visitor to our city yes-
terday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Manager w. o, Meoom Of the
baseball laterest here, received a
telegram today stating that the
Mexican nine would be here aud
ready TO play two games Tuesday
and Wednesday We hope a big
crowd will be out to see the games,
Let US encourage our home boys
aud get up an interest In baseball
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Everybody N talking Of going to
the Park tonight to help out the
base ball nine,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The floor has been pllnrd Of at
the Park aud dancing will be a
pleasure tonight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

MrE Hebron and daughter Fan.
ME, leave Zoe Tew York on Sunday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

j, J, Kress left for Fort Worth
last night on Cotton Belt business,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Premier Rail- was the right man
but he could not get the Greeks to
rally a little Bit
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mrs, j, J. Kress has gone TO mag.
nolia to spend several days,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The Dixie Lodge initiated six new
members on Wednesday night
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

II you have one coming a check
on the Iron Mou0lain railroad be-
At the depot on the 18th and pet IL,
The pay car viii certainly be here
on this date,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

For ladies' aud gents green shoes,
call at c. N, Stocks, 5-2'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

II you want a 0ne steak hunt mp
Nick BraumiIers shop West Side,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Don't forget the music recital at
the opera house tonight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Capt, Geo HUDSON, Of Jefferson
Texas, was In the city yesterday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Red River Is again on the rise
aud We learn an overflow IN feared
by some Of the farmers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

District Attorney Barnes and his
asslptaut Attorney Smith, left yes.
terday for Fort Smith
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Prof McCauns orchestra will be
at the Park tonight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Clothing made TO order agents
for NIeoll the Tailor
h.i2 SHARPE a. llRtwtU,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14
Quality High
Prices Low,

Nu brownies of after little fipbs
around uUt store. We give tnU iull
Mgltbl , and lhg potgsl .l,, sged, Oae oNg,l
lpas aud lipps All say lhpf afp Hfp
htst IN the town, and s0 viii YOU ilp-
sdrs tNu Mil save, hs our niieps are even
luWtt than those charged f1f inferior
sihdus You viii llud II Just the samp M
IVORY s.nuW lhlnH Ia the uutpN lhn
md Tint Won vhn always have The Very
iWsl Nud sNIU considerable muppy, ,hs Welt
n i0u trade 40
OSCAR TURNER,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

The reporter had strawberries
for dinner today thauks to his
friend win tluddIeston,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Greece was caught blu0lng with
only a king high,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Marshal Crump returned to Fort
Smith yesterday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

80 H. o." the finest liquor to be
had In feSartana, tor sale at the
owl Saloon. 40
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Mr. Alongo Carver of Poplar bWn,
Mo- Ia a visitor In the city, a guest
Of Mrs, A, NJ, Cundln,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14
SWift'S
Specific

will prove the best system,
builder to be found, 1t will
purify the blood, give tone to
the stomach, renew the appe-
tite, and add strength and
vigor to the entire body. Be
ing purely vegetable it is the
best tonic on the market, as it
Is the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no ar
senic, potash, mercury or other
mineral ingredient, Every
body knows how injurious
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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

Ice cream and a dance N what
the Kids give you fora quarter on
Friday night at the Park
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14

If you belong to the Forum be on
hand tonight,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-05-14
THE TEXARKANIAN
FIG. WOOTTEN, City Editor.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Judge Bates, Of Ogden, is in the
cilV.