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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
F OR SALE.
BrancFl's Genuine Rattle
Snake Watermelon Seed.

These seed are selected with the
greatest care and under a system Of
careful cultivation have been kept
PURE for the past thirty years. No
other variety of seed is permitted to
he planted on the plantation. Imp0ssi-
ble to have PURE SEED of any vari-
ETY. where two or more kinds are
grown on the same farm. Alexander.
OF Augusta, Ga, one of the largest
seedsmen of the south, visited my wa
termeIon crop while growing ana pro
nouncej it To lie the only one he mad
ever seen that did not have Hybrids in
1T. The following is taken from the
Atlanta Constitution: 1.-THE finest
watermelons ever seen here have Just
been sent here by the Hon. a. /.
Branch, the watermelon king of Col
umbia county. They are of the genu-
ine Georgia Rattlesnake variety, and
a more lucious fruit never grew on the
watermelon vine They are grown by
Mr.. Branch, who has long since es-
tabiished national reputation fer the
excellence of his melons. OF all the
watermelOns, the best are those of the
katllesnake variety. Others have
been tried in various experiments, bal
for standard excellence and every
year success, the RattIesnake is tie
king Of the melon warket, and those
grown by Mr. Branch are the bess
specimens of the type TO be found i'm
Georgia."
Price, ounce Toe; ounces 35c; ]
pound 65c; pound SIPS; delivered in
any part Of the United States a linn
tied quantity Of Bob Harris" cante-
loupc seed choice variety, at 81 per
pound, delivered. Remit by register
ed letter 10 Berzelia, Ga, or money
order on Harlem, Ga.
Address, NJ. I. BRANCH.
] llw Berzelia, Columbia, Co, Ga.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Mr.. l.. j. Haisley is now the presi-
dent and general manager of the Soft
enc company, of Cleveland, Ohio. In
letter of recent date to us he says
1--WE are looking for the promised
prosperity and expect to earn gold
dollars from softene, and by 1900 will
be ready for the campaign for silver
dollars, too" We wish the Softene
company and its splendid corps of of
ficials all the prosperity they deserve,
and they deserve a great deal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Soidby Druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
. bottle. BE sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing SYRUP and take
no other kind.
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Cure ror Headache.

AS a remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric BItteis has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects permanent
cure and tue most dreaded habitual
sick headaches yield to its influence
we urge all who are afflicted to pro-
cure bottle, and give this remedy a
fair trial. In cases of habitual consti-
patton Electric Bitters cures by give
ing the needed tone TO the bowels,
and few cases long resist the use OF
this medicine. Try it once. Large
bottles only Fifty cents ut +. G. Al
worth and Co.'S, Ocala, Fla. 2
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Don't forget that you can buy Bankers
horse and cattle powders at Is cents,
former price, % cents; castoria going
at % cents, former price 80 cents (;
Thedford's black draught, Is cents,
former price, Is cents; Carriers little
liver pills Is cents, sold all over the
city at 20 cents Also a large quantity
of toilet articles at one-half cost
These are prices TO suit the times. DIR.
I.oyd's drug store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Tom Harris, the eldest son of F. f..
Harris, editor Of the Ocala Banner, is
the business manager and local
hustler" Of that paper to succeed c..
l.. Bittinger who has removed to Ash
vile, n. G. The new officer Is one of
the brightest boys in Ocala and though
young in years has already had con-
siderable experience in newspaper
work. We welcome him to the fra.
ternity.-Free Press.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

There's no skimping of cloth in the
BUCKSKIN BREECHES. No bind
ing or ripping because they are not
cut right. Good Jeans was never used
in better working pants. They won't
wear forever, but they'll come nearer
to it than any pants that money can
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Mr.. n. A. Fort, one OF most pros
porous farmers and truck growers of
Lynne, was among the pleasant and
substantial callers at our Office Satur-
day, and not only requested the Ban
ner to keep him posted on the news Of
Marion for 1897, but also added pleas
ure to his brothers. home by having
the Banner make weekly visits to him
for the same period.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Watch Repairing AMI Err~ayinr.

Mir. J. y. Mills, the well-known
matchmaker and engraver, who was
in Ocala some years ago, is back with
rs again. Mr.. Mills is an expert on a
watch and his engravings are skillful
and unique. He will be found at the
jeweIry store Of w. w. Condor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

cred his body.
81 was in a hor-
rible fix" he
says, land the
III ore tire at
ment l receiv-
ed, the worse I
seemed to get.
a New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no good
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

w. A. Redding, ]. w. Lancaster
and Il. E. Jordan, officials, and J. A.
Rowell, s. r. Birdsey, G. w. Torrey,
and Geo. Mckay, directors Of the Mer-
chants National bank, were summon
ed to Tampa Tuesday to testify before
the United States grand jury concern
ing the bank affairs.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

The attention of the public is called
to the fact that am prepared to do
any and all kinds of reyaring, clean
ing and dyeing of cloths, including
silks and satins. Have had twenty
years experience. Call on New York
Steam Dye Works, Ocala. l % I'm
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Mr.. T.. l.. Wartmann, the merchant
prince Of Citra, and one of the largest
orange growers in the state, has just
returned from Fort Myers. where he
has been shipping oranges from his
grove at that place.
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]. A. PITTMAN & co.

Undertakes and Embalmers and
general funeral directors. Prompt
and efficient service and reasonable
prices. A full line of house furnish.
ings at cut rates. Give us a call and
compare prices.
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gtraYe5.

Strayed from our place, on the 9th
of January, one light sorrel mare
mule. She stands straight Oh front
feet and is foolish about putting the
bride on. About s years old. Any
information as to her whereabouts
will be rewarded by us.
J.. L. TAYLOR & Co,
Fellowship, Fla, Feb. ;. 1897.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

The Office is under obligations to
MIR. G. ]. Jewell, prosperous far
mer living two miles south of town,
for beautiful head of lettuce. He
has also head on exhibition In Mr..
Burnett's jewelry store,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

The ocala correspondent Of the Cit
zen says that Mr.. Il. T.: Harper and
ten children spent Sunday in ocala.
MIR. Harper Is yet young man and
there are still possibilities for him in
the fnfure
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
TO HORaE OWNERS

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con-
dltion try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or oyer-worked horse. Is
tents per package For sale by DRUGGISTS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Beware
OF Mercury!

Mr.. Henry Roth, of 184S South 9th
Street, st. Louis, was given the usual
mercurial treatment for contagious
blood poison. He was twice pronounc-
ed cured, but the disease returned each
time, he was seized with rheumatic
pains, and red humps and sores COW
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

agency. lines working to-
gether, with free samples, and cash
commissions from high rated factories !;
offered one salesman in each district
Income for pusher. Speciality, coal,
iron and mills. Syndicate, p. O. 1871,
New York.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Oolby's Art Studio.

Those In need of landscape, homes,
scenic or photo pictures, should not
forget Colby's Art Studio, where only
first class and artistic work will con-
tinue to be done by
w A. IRVINE, Prop,
OcsIa. Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

A complete line of drugs, roots,
herbs and chemicals, at the Anti
monopoly Drug Store. Com petent
help employed, accuracy is dispensing
thus secured.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Fer Rent.

Good S-room house with all modern
improvements, near centre of city.
Cheap TO good tenant. Apply to J. r.
Moorhead, Ocala, or III. T. Wartmann,
Citra. I2-25-9G-4t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Phosphate miners or saw mill oper-
ators requiring machinery or rolling
stock are invited to communicate
with A. Trubenbach, ocala, Fla.
21Q3t
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Last Call.

Captain Poser has gone to the limit
OF the law and those owing for per-
sonal taxes for 1895, must call at once
at his Office or suffer the consequences.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Black Draugbt, stock and poultry
medicines, prevents and cures cholera.
A liver medicine for cattle, hogs or
chicken. Sold at the Antinlonopoly
Drug State.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Mr.. Horance GoOdbar, well known
in ocala, having spent sever winters
here, il dead. He was an earnest, ac-
tive member of the Methodist church
and a gentleman of charming man
ners. He was u victim OF consump-
ffon
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Blood Is life and upon the purity
and vitality Of the blood depends the
health Of the whole system. Exper-
fence proves Hoods Sarsaparilla to be
the best blood purifier.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Beard Of E3uaiizers.

w. c. Jeffords, Chas. Rheinauer, T..
y. Weatbers, ". ]. McGrath and
Vim. Anderson compose the board of
eqalizers for Ocala for the ensuing
vaar
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
LOCAL ITEMS

For a good blood purifier do not fail
to use the mammoth extract Of sars-
saparilIa. One pint for seyenty-fve
cents, at the Anti-mOnopoly Drug
Store
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Household Goods for Sale.

Mrs. Eleanor Richardson, expecting
to leave Ocala soon, wishes to dispose
of her household goods and win sell
at sacrifice. Call early.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

charnberiain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappcd
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists ct % cents per box.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Much Of life's misery is due to indi-
gestion; for who can be happy with n
pain In his stomach? AS a corrective
and strengthened Of the alimentary
organs, Ayers pills are invaluable,
their use being always attended with
marked benefit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Mr.. J. w. Lancaster, gentleman
thoroughly up in the arts of war, has
the Cuban war fever, and will soon join
the insurgents and fight for Cuba libre
and glory galore.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Call on or write to Receiver of the
First National Bank, Ocala, Florida,
for list of real estate. improved and
unimproved, now offered for sale.
a.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

We saw a gentleman from Tampa
lately and he said there was nothing
the matter with our old friend, Joe
Wall, politically except he lacked a
a tombstone and bunch of faded
flowers. DIR. Gaskins is laid away in
the same political cemetery.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

The silk mill at Columbia, Pa, will
soen give employment to one thous-
and hands, and leading distilIeries of
Kentucky are TO keep closed all the
year. So the outlook is not altogether
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

A Tallahassee girl who refused an
offer of marriage has sent the young
man check for the amount she sup
posed he had spent on her for candy,
ice cream and carriage hire. If we
thought it would work that way here
in Ocala we whould propose to our girl
right awaY.=Local Hustler.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Bacteria do not occur in the blood
or In the tissues of healthy living
body, either of man or the lower ami
mails" So says the celebrated DIR.
Koch. Other doctors say that the
best medicine to render the blood per-
fectly pure and healthy is Ayers Sar-
sanarilIa.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
A NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM

Money in Sight For Investors.
Horace p. Eagleton, dealer in all
kinds of improved real estate in Mar
ion, Lake and the other counties Of
the state. Call on or write to
HORACE r. EAGLEToN,
Room Notes Block, Leesburg, Fla
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Wanted.

Live, wide awake men to sell sew
ing machines and collect. Honesty
bond required. Liberal inducements
to hustiers. Address, Jos. Becker,
Ocaia, Fla. 12-lI-9G.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

TuIula Lodge, No. - I. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening at s
o'clock p. IN. in Masonic Hall. All
visiting brothers invited.
ID. f. McIver, n. G.
w. II. Chaille, Sec'y.
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sall for Meeting Democratic County Ez-
ecutiye Committee.

y meeting of the Democratic
County Executive Committee is called
to meet in Ocala Monday, March list,
1897. +. +. HARRIS,
Attest; Chm.
W w CIYATT.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Real Estate! Real Estatal

Knee pants for boys from to Is at
Rheinauer's Dry Goods House.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
For Sale Or Rent.

The house known as the former resi-
dence of DIR. f. c. Hood. Terms ill
eral. Also the cottages of NJ. f. Hood.
Apply to T. D. Crawford.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

The Epworth League had very
pleasant valentine social at the resi-
dence of Mr.. f. f. Harris Tuesday
night. The genius displayed by Mrs.
M. NJ. Little made the hours pass most
delightfully."-. The entertainment con
sisted Of selections, recitations, music
and games. In piercing the arrow
blindfolded into Cupid's heart Mr..
Walter Munden scored the first prize
and the "bOoby prize" was won by
Rev. J. p. Hilburn. One of the young
est persons present was the gallant
Major K A. BurfOrd.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
Masoner7 Work.

For setting turpentine stills, or
doing other masonery, either in rock
or brick. Apply TO G. A. Hooks, Ok
ford. Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

I WILL BIZ AT THE FOLLOWING NAMED
4 places for the purpose Of taking returns of
persons and property subject to taxation in Ma
rion county, for state and county taxes for 1907
and agricultural reports ior 1896
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

At Less Than One Hall Their Value.
pair of large Iron Gray horses 6
to years cid, with Carriage and Har-
ness. One pair mules about lGl bands
high, wagon and harness at prices
that viii surprise you.
/ Is % Apply to II. u. Poser.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

Red Cross cough drops for cough.
At the Anti-monopoly drug store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19
MAagLE YARp.
Tomhstonasl Tomhs.nneaIl

IomostoAes! IoInnst0nes!!
Mr.. A. j. Leavengood having re-
turned from the east coast has opened
up his marble yard on north Maguo-
liza street, where those in need of tomb
stones or monuments to mark the last
resting place Of their dead can lind
suitable emhlems.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

pains, my left arm was useless SO
that I was unable to do even the
lightest work. This was my condition
when l began to take 5. S. s.. and
few bottles convinced me that was
being benefited. I continued the
medicine, and one dozen bottles cured
me sound and we'll Ny system was
under the effects of mercury, and
would soon have been a complete
wreck but for S. S. s."
5. 5. s., Guaranteed purely Uegetqble)
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

harm than good. Beware of mercury!
Books on. the disease and its treat
ment mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1897-02-19

is the only cure
for real blood dis
eases. The ner-
curial treatment
of the doctors al
yvavc 5Oor $1,000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
CITY IN BRIEF.

The American Chemical Society meets
in this city next Monday, instead OF TO-
day, as published.
Mrs. johnson, mother of Mr. Chas IL.
Johnson and gIr. James |. Johnson, con
tinues critically ILL., She is expected 10
die at any time.
The FIVE pardons published IN yestef-
days paper were not all issued on one
day. They were all the pardons that
have been issued since Gov. Russell came
into office.
We all know Frank Davidson and his
company-they are yearly visitors. They
always give us a good. clean, honest
comedy entertainment. We run no RISK
by securing a ticket for Farmer Hopkins;
they always give value received. Their
date is Thursday night.
One of the handsomest pieces OF paper
hanging and decorative work in this city
for long time is that just completed IL
the ladies' reception room at the 1arbor-
ough House. 1t is white and gold and an
exquisite achievement of the paper hang
er's art The work was done by Mr.. X.
s. White, formerly of this city, but now
with Baltimore firm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
These
Useful
Books

Mrs. Nella Dagett, of Boston, has re-
Gently written a book, Fancy Work and
Art Decorations" that gives practical in
struct.ons for making 6oilies, tahle-cov-
ers, scarfs, tray cloths, pin-cushions, etc,
etc, with fifty illustrations. This book
together with Successful Home Dye
ing" will be sent free to any reader who
will address Diamond Dyes" Burling-
ton, Vermont, inclosig n two-cent stamp.
The above liberal offer is made to adver-
tise the reliable Diamod Dyes, and to
get their book upon home dyeing into the
hands of women who want to dress well
by making their old clothing look like
new.
The fact that Diamond Dyes have been
the standard home dyes for nearly TWEEN
ty years, and that their sale increases
from year to year, is proof positive that
they have never had an equal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
ne News u Observer
WEDNESDAY, February II, 1897
THE WEATETE.... C..

Forecast for Wednesday.-Th United
Estates Weather Baceau issues the follow
xng forecast for the next twenty-foui
hours:
For North Carolina-t'air; warmer
winds shifting to southerly.
For Raleigh and Vicinity:-Cooler IN
the morning; fair, becoming much warm
.er in the afternoon, with fresh souther-
iy winds.
Weather Conditions slight baro-
metric depression central Monday over
the Ohio valley has moved to the north
Atlantic coast and has caused rains from
Jacksonville to Boston. Another consid-
arable storm has developed in the ex-
.tren,e northwest, with a pressure as low
as .29,3G at Bismarck. In consequence
the entire country from the Mississippi
river westward to the Rocky Mountain
slona is experiencing warm southerly
winds. The cold weather in the north
west has disappeared; rise of 81 de-
.grees occurred since Monday morning at
bismarck. The high barometer is central
over Texas and clear weather prevails
in the central and southern MISSISSIPPI
valley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
PERSONALS.

Mr.. w. w. Clark, of Newbern, is here
attending the Supreme court.
Miss Lizzie Briggs has returned from
visit to friends in Wake Forest.
Mr.. A. F. Page and his son, Mr.. Henry
Page, were here on business yesterday.
Mayor Wellington, of Charlotte, is
here looking after the charter of his
city.
Mrs. DR. Blacknall has returned from
a visit to friends in New York and Con-
necticut
Mr. w. S. Chadwick president Of the
A. Sc n. c. Railroad, is here on private
business.
Rev. l.. w. Grissom, of the North
Carolina Christian Advocate, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs B. f. Jefferson, of Dan
vile, Va. are in the city, the guests Of
Mrs j. NJ Barber.
Solicitor Seawall, of Carthage, arriy-
ed yesterday. He is trying to have some
changes made in the courts in his dis
srict.
Mr.. p NJ. Pearsall is here on his way
to his home in Newbern from trip to
the Western part of the State.
Mr.. w. Il. Rider, superintendent OF
the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line, was
in the city yesterday His road is a di-
vision of the Southern Railway.
President Alderman, Of the University,
is in the city, stopping at the Yarbor-
sough House He will remain here until
after the meeting of the University trus
tees tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
DIED.

At the residence Of his son-in-law,
Mr.. s. V. House, 427 North Halifax
street. last night at S;45 o'clock, Mr..
Payton z. Williams, in the S5th year Of
his age. He had been in failing health
for some time. but had been confined to
his bed only about ten days. He leaves
FIVE children. Mrs. s. V. House, Mrs. w.
r. King, Mrs. w. II. Cole, Mrs. Mary
Belts and one son, Mr.. p G. Williams.
The funeral will take place at $50
this afternoon from the residence of Mr..
s. V. House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT
Chairman Manly Effecting a Permanent
Organization of Ills Party

Chairman Manly was in the Office Of
the Democratic headquarters yesterday,
busy most of the day with correspond
~ence and discussing matters with Secre-
fary Thompson looking to the perman-
aent organization of the party in the va
rious' counties of the State.
He thinks the Office will be of great
value; records are kept which will be
certainly most useful in the future.
81 am thoroughly satisfied" said Mr..
Manly, with Mr.. Thompson's manage
ment of the office, and if we can go ahead
as we hope, the party in 1898 will be
ready and will then thoroughly appre-
ciate the great benefits of an active or.
.ganization.
NO." continued Mr.. Manly, eve have
nothing to give out; other parties are IN
the saddle, and upon them rests the
Legislation and government of North
Carolina"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-17
BIDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Bids for lighting the streets of Raleigh
with 10 are lights have been opened.
Their. Arege only two bidders--the Raleigh
Gas Company, which now furnishes
lights and the Raleigh Electric Company
The Gas Company proposed to furnish
the tights for So per Light for the year,
and the Electric Company offered them
for S74.75t 1t is understood that the
latter bid will be accepted.