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Bad fOP.
RPODChItIS

but extremely good for the sufferer
from that harassing disease is DR..
Ayers Cherry Pectoral- No medi-
cine can compare with this great
remedy in the prompt and perma-
nent aid it gives in all bronchial
affections. 1t stops the cough,
soothes the irritated throat, and IN
duces refreshing sleep.
II had bronchial trouble Of such per-
sistent and stubborn character that the doc
tor pronounced it incurable with ordinary
remedies, but recommended me to try Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. One bottle cured me-.
]. C. Wo0DSON, P. NJ,
Forest Hill, W. Va
"a short time ago was taken with a
severe attack of bronchitis. and neither pny-
sicians nor ordinary remedies gave me relief.
In despair of finding anything to cure me,
bought bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectorai-
Less than one bottle entirely cured me-"
GEO. B. HUNTER, Altoona, Pa
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o C-THE BOSTON SHOE SHOP
This is where you can get your shoes
half soled while you wait fifteen min
: utes. Gents shoes half soled, soc; la
dies shoes half soled, Csc. New shoes
also made to order. G. C. JOEHNK, SOB
K street
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YOU CAN MAKE MONEY QUICK with
small risk in wheat, stocks and cotton.
We have never lost a cent for GUS
toner, nor called for. additional mar
gin; profits paid on demand; open an
account with us now, and double your
money in week. Write for free adj
vice. c. E. MACKEY & CO., 8 Wall
street, Newt York 1t
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DENTISTRY.

REMOvED-DR. B. B. STOLL, Dentist.
has removed his Office to the new Ruh-
staller bid g., So E. cor. Ninth and ] sts
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TO LET OR RENT.

HOUSE, 315 K STREET
Quiet, and nicely furnished housekeep-
ing rooms at Sc to s. per month
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A LADY's NEW BICYCLE FOR CAR
riage or wagon painting. 1924 K. MOTT
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ROOMS TO LET-1117 FOURTH Street
Also furnished housekeeping rooms;
good cheap rooms.
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AGENTS WANTED AT ONCE, BIG
commission. Apply at ia street.
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JAPANESE METHODIST MISSION, $40
M street Good boys for moral places.
Working students. Tel. Sun. black $50.
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MEN TO BUY MISFIT CLOTHING AND
new furnishing goods at aoo cut Ut rates.
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TO LET HOUSE NO. 2s17. o STREET.
rent $11; house No. 1870 Sixth, rent $40;
house No 1424 Sixth rent So. Inquire of
A. ]. POMMER, 831 street.
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THREE FURNISHED HOUSEKEEP-
ing rooms at I'll II street

90l EIGHTH-NICELY furnished rooms
Tor housekeeping and otherwise; sunny
convenient and location central
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CARPET CLEANING. TEX T,Estt
for first-class job of cleaning, laying or
renting. We seem to please every one
else. why not you? Telephone, Cap 2e2:
| Sunset white 721 Southwest corner
Twelfth and o streets
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MRS. j. H. CoPPERSMITH, SOPRANO
Of the Cathedral choir; teacher Of vocal
music. 624 Seventh street
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE SUM-
day at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m., POM
mer's Hail, sos street Meeting We'd
nesday evening, 8061a street. 1t (
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". A. ROOT. DENTIsT-oFFIcE, n4 K
street. opposite Hale Bros. Phones,
Sunset black 116. Capital 297
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VAULTS AND CESsPOOLsi GET yours
cleaned by E. HALVES, 1121 c. street
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HORSES WANTED TO BREAK IN.
BILE at Agricultural Park.
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DIR. w. O. GIRARDY, DENTIST-OF-
flee and residence, 922 Fifth street. Capt.
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DR.. H L. WELLS-RUPTURE, PILES
and bladder troubles a specially Not 4
dollar need be paid for rupture till cure
blue
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HELEN F. DUNN, b. NJ. TEACHER or
pianoforte and harmony. Res. 1903 H.
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WOOD AND COAL YARD
UNION LAUNDRY. {

Is advertised by our customers. They in
form their friends that it is superior.
LEI mentn a1o and Q streets: Phones. Cap. 721s
- '''' " a. MAN Ni-S1' Prop.
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1926 EIGHTH sTREET-vERY NICELY
furnished rooms
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CHURCH NOTICES.

enth Street, ] and K-Rev. W. e.
Vaughan, pastor. Residence 1917 Ninth
street. It
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Go TO wINGARDs FOR YOUR
THANKSGIVING turkey and cranberries at
lac per at. Twenty-fifth and o streets.
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PIANO-TUNING-Iea Orders with
Grafmiller & Heath, SIS J. Paul Schoen.
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

DIR. CARL MURRAY, SURGERY AND
general practice, day and night. Spe-
cialties, all catarrh diseases; nose, ear
and throat; diseases of women and chill
dren. Rooms IL and is, Breuner Bldg
K st. Res. 1o16 st. Phone. red 539.
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PEERLESS POTATOES, soc: CORN and
Tomatoes, new pack. for 25c: large
box Of Macaroni; 45c: 10 bars of Soap,
25c,. box Of Backing &c: q good
cheap. Pacific Cash Store, Tenth and e
streets. JOHN RILEY.
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DIR. H. H. LOOK, N. E. COR FOURTH
and K. Eye, ear, nose and throat.
DR.. J. ]. PEARCE, OSTEOPATH. Stoll
Building, Rooms and 9. Res. 1920 O.
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PERSONALS.

Capt. w. b. Kendrick is quite sick
and is threatened with bronchial pneu-
monia.
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Williamson re-
turned yesterday from visit to Ora
ham.
Rev. T. III. Balm left yesterday for
Elizabeth City to attend the NJ. e. Con
ference.
Mrs. ID. NJ Furches yesterday after
noon returned to her home in States
vile.
Mrs. Charles Baskerville left for hel
home on the afternoon train. She has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Snow.
Mr.. j. J.. Ramsey, secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture. is in the
eastern part Of the State on bear hunt.
Rev. J. y. Cole. Of Durham. passed
here yesterday on his way to Elizabeth
City, to attend the Methodist Confer
ence.
Rev. DR.. John r. Brown, who has beerl
visiting in the city, left yesterday for
the Methodist Conference in Elizabeth
City.
Mr.. James II. Pou has gone to Har-
nett county TO attend court which Is
in session there this week. He is one OF
the counsel for the prOpounder in the
Carroll Avery will case, involving some
$4,000 of property.
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HOT OR COLD
Wet OR DRY.....
Our Business Goes on
Just. the Same.

The buying public have long since
found that we keep the best of every
thing and sell at reasonable prices.
Our "ROLLER CHAMPION"
FLOUR made from winter wheat is
whitest, sweetest and strongest.
Our BUTTER FROM THE "HOL-
LOWAY" DAIRY cannot be surpassed
for richness and delicacy of flavor.
We have State reputation for fine
/ Coffee. Our best roast is composed of
Private Growth, Fancy Padang Java
and Finest Mocha.
The immense sale of "HE-NO-TEA'
attests its merits; as hot drink it is UNI
surpassed, as an iced drink it has no
rival.
The most celebrated cures of Hams,
including Smithfeld, Southampton, Fer
ris, Westphalia and other brands. We
have few cases large and small Hams
we are retailing for Zoe. pound.
All kinds of foreign and domestic fruits
and vegetables in their season.
Special packing of Bahama grated
Pineapple and Burnett's Extracts for
tlavOring ice cream.
Van Houten's, Bakers and Huyler's
Cocoa and Chocolate. These are the
best goods manufactured.
Our four-year-old pure Apple Vinegar
will keep pickles in any climate.
Best imported Olive Oil in half-gallon
tins, cost only half the price of that in
glass.
Salad Dressing, Sauces, Catsups and
Pure Spices.
Whole Ok Tongues, Lunch Tongues.
Salmon Steaks, Lobster Scouse, Devilled
Crabs, Barataria Shrimp, French Sar-
dimes and all kinds of canned and pOtted
meats; will compare favOrably with
butcher prices for raw meats.
"Franco-American" Soups, Cons0mme,
Chicken GumbO, Ok Tail, Mock Turtle,
Julienne and half dozen others. So
prepared as to be most appetizing to an
invalid, and thoroughly harmless to a
dyspeptic.
We have only mentioned a few things
we have for sale. We have hundreds of
other articles. Fish, Flesh and Fowl
All goods promptly delivered, and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
w. G.. STRONACH & SONS,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.
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STAMPED GOODS FOR EN-
RROIDERY.-It takes time to work a
DOYLE or center piece for a Christmas
gift; that's why this stock is. now ut its
i best. Special prices prevail on these lots.
STAMPED LINENS.-5-inch Doyle
stamped III several designs. ....... Sc
/ 6l5-inch Doyle, assorted stamped de-
signs, price ........... ........ &c
9-inch Doyle, assorted stamped de-
designs, price ...... .......... 11ac
12-inch centre piece, assorted designs,
price .......- ....... ..&.... .lUc
1S-inch centre piece, assorted, price. zoe
1S-inch centre piece, lovely quality
quality linen, beautiful designs. :. 25c
20-inch centre piece, lovely stamped
designs, price $500. ....... 35c
24-inch centre piece. assorted designs soc
Hemstitched Dresser Scarfs, 1S-inch
by liz yards, designs Roses, Car
nations and Water Lilies. price 81 90
Duck Tray Cloths. stamped 27-inch
by IS inch, beautiful designs. .... 15c
Splashers in Duck, stamped assorted
- by Is inches observation-disclosures. loc
Laundry Bags, in Duck, stamped, IS
by 16 inches. assorted. ......... 15c
Brown Linen Brush and Comb Bags.
bound with red tape, IL by s inch
cs, stamped, assorted ........,... 10c
Shoe Bag. Is by 10 inches, stamped,
assorted .......... ......... l0c
Darning Bag, II by 8 inches, stamp
ed, assorted. ............. l5c
Catch All, 4 separate apartments, 10
by IA inches, stamped, assorted. 20c
Umbrella and Walking Cane Case, 81
by il inches, assorted, stamped. 25c
Travelling Case, % by II inches,
place for hair brush, cologne, soap,
tooth brush, nail brush and comb,
stamped zoe
Selling place at Ribbon Counter, near
Millinery Department
ROMAN EMBROIDERY. Is
very much in demand on account of
its beauty and durability. Quite an
assortment in Bureau Buffet Scarfs
etc. Just few items. 12-inch
square Doyle, Irish Point Edge,
plain center ...... ............. 2Oc
9-inch Round Doyle, Irish point,
price ...... ........ .......... zoe
9-inch square Doyle. Irish point, 25c each
9-inch square and round Cushion Gov
or, in Irish point on net, price. 80. Zoe
12-inch round Doyle, Irish point,
price .......... ooe
16-inch centre piece, Irish point,
price .... ...... ....., oOc
f6-inch Tide and Sofa Pillow Gov
ers. Irish point on net, price. 49,. Toe
Dresser Scarfs, Irish point edge and
center, 1la yards long, price. 90c
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| Dresser Scarfs, ~ yards long, Irish
point edge 500. 81. W
Dresser Scarfs, ~ yards long by IS
inches, Irish point ends and border,
price ....... .......... ...... Ia
Dresser Scarfs in Irish point and
Point de Esprit, liz yards long by
Is inches, price ..... ....... 81 90
Dresser Scarfs, all-over Irish point,
~ yards by Is inches ... SITE
Dresser Scarfs. Irish point, plain bor-
der center, IL yards by is inch.
price 1852. .......... ....... 81. 0U
SidebOard Scarfs, assorted designs.
Irish point on net, l yard long. 50. %
Dresser Scarfs, ~ yards by Is inch
es, Irish point, Applique design,
very handsome, price ....... $500
Dresser Scarfs, ~ yards by is
inches, Irish point on net. $500
EMBROIDERY SILKS.
Complete line of Belongs Wash
Twist and Flo Silks, also line
of the new Dresden Floss" shad-
ing from light to dark. ...... &c
Rope Silks. all colors, skeins $500. &c
Belongs Embroidery Silk, yards to
spool, each .............. 1c
Crochet Silks, all colors, spool ;, 10
ana Observation-Disclosures. 2oc
Hello Embroidered Cotton, all col
ors, 2 skeins for .......... &c
Orion Embroidered Cotton, al col
ors, j skein for ..... ..... &c
These are to embrodcr ducks and eth
er cotton fabrics.
Germantown Wool, all colors,
skem, 1910. ............ Zoe
Saxony Yarn, / skein .. Zoe
Zephyrs. all colors -. &c lap. zoe ounce
Complete line.
HOLIDAY RIBBONS.
No. /, all colors in gros grain, soc
spool, ..... lc yard
No. /, satin, all colors, 75c SPOOL
&c yard.
No. ?, all colors, satin. &c and &c yard
Also complete line of satin ribbons in
black, white and colors, No. ) to No 80.
FRENCH AND AUSTRIAN FANS.
Our special importation of Holiday
Fans are now ready. and includes sew
eral new novelties, some with sterling
silver mountings for your name to be
engraved, a great many, only one of Il
kind, and no duplicates.
Fans in all colors, with dainty de-
signs, satin ~ - 25c
Silk Gauze Fans, all colors, plain
ana fancy.. .......... ....... 5Uc
Beautiful floral designs in all colors,
with lace edge, also plain, at. $50. 75c
Partisan novelties with ivory sticks,
large assortment in all shades 81 90
Still prettier ones with ivory sticks,
lace edge covered with spangled
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steel, variety of colors and
Beauties in exclusive styles, the very
thing for evening use, finest silk
gauze ...... ......... .... 30
Exquisite novelties with silver and
gilt engraved ivory sticks, spangled
steel dots, dainty floral designs in
white and colors. -. $500 and So
Very swell French designs with
heavy sterling silver mOuntings for
engraving, no two alike ...... 49, 90
LADIES NECKWEAK.
New Novelties bought on our recent
trip to New York Did you ever stop
to think that we are the only people in
Raleigh that carry an up-to-datc line or
Ladies Neckwear?
SPECIAL-Ladies' Velvet Stock
Collars, all colors. .... 1jc
Stock Collars made of 2 shades of
satin in bands, very stylish. 25c
Taffeta Silk Collars with 3 rows of
double-ruffled liberty silk around
collar. all colors .... . zoe
Stock Collars of China Silk edged
with double rutfle of liberty silk
and butterfly bow in front, all col
ors '...... 1919. ........... .Sl.UO
Stock Collars Of Taffeta Silk with
four-in-hand bow in front. trimmed
with ribbon velvet all colOrs 81 90
Beautiful Fischues in White Mouse
line De Sole, edged with white
satin, ribbon and chenille cord,
and also in black mouseline de
Sole, edged with red ribbon and
oh -
WHITE SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. :
Some very pretty silk Handkerchiefs
have arrived. The quality is attractive,
the hem-stitching is exceptionally neat;
but handsOmest of all are the elaborate
ly embroidered initials, beautiful in de-
sign and workmanship. We have mark
ed them at
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH,
though they would be fairly priced at IL
half more
SOUND ADVICE-Buy your Christ
mas goods early. If you come in person
you will find less irritation from crowds.
fuller stocks of goods, quicker service,
and so you will have greater peace.
If you order by mail you will secure
Seasonabe delivery, which is always
doubtful when the Christmas Day APP
proaches. Then mails are overloaded,
express companies overtaxed How much
regret and disappointment is saved at
Christmas by the prudent, who order
early!
DURING DECEMBER MERCHAN-
Disc WILL NOT BE SENT OUT
TO SEE.
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PARKER-FORT.

A Brilliant Marriage TO be Solemnized al
Pikeville on Wednesday
Cards have been issued by Mr.. w. Il.
Fort, of Wayne county, to the marriage
Of his daughter, Miss Matilda, to Mr..
Frederick Pope Parker, of Goldsboro,
on November Both. The marriage will
be solemnized ut Fremont, and a special
train has been chartered to leave Colds
boro at 1918 Il. m, returning leaves
Fremont at 1 p. m, for the convenience
and pleasure of the invited guests. The
bride-elect is most charming and ac-
complished young lady, and having spent
four years of her school days at Peace
Institute. is very pleasantly remembered
in TINS city. Her father is large land
owner and cultivator, and has large rail.
road interests. The groom is prosper
Gus young business man of Goldsb0ro.
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hail last night from to 8 O'Clock.
Hawaii has sent a complete set of laws
and Supreme .cagrt reports to the NORTH
Carolina Supreme court, which will re
ciprocate by sending sets of the North
Carolina reports and laws to our new
territory.
The wedding services of Miss Mamie
Branch Jones and Mr. Thomas Martin
Ashe will take place at Christ Church
tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock. No
cards in the city.
William Adams, Peter Adams and Anna
Adams, all colored, were bound over TO
court yesterday by the mayor, on a
charge of stealing beef.
Thomas Harris. a negro, about u years
Of age was recently taken with crazy
spell and has left for parts unknown.
Every effort of his father. John Harris.
to find his whereabouts have been un-
successful.
Seventeen volumes of the reports of the
laws of Hawaii were received yesterday
by Secretary of State Thompson. These
reports date from 1916. DR.. Thompson
made request for these reports, as it is
customary for States and Territories to
make these exchanges. They are in
English.
The G.. j. Brown Real Estate Com
pany, of Southern Pines, was yesterday
incorporated by the Secretary of State.
Its capital stock is $4,000, and the in
corporators are Clark J. Brown, W., b.
Woodruff and r. l.. Burns.
roo. oflzwmaWa1foc cmfwyp shrdul taoin
1t is suggested by some Democratic
leaders that the Legislature complete its
work some ten or fifteen days before its
sixty days expire and take a recess till
August, 1900. This will make it posi-
bic for the Legislature TO meet again
if it is found necessary, without being
called by the Governor.
Members of aianteo Lodge. Nc. s !.
o. o. t., are requested to Iaaet at thei!
Lodge room at = O'clock this afternoon
TO attend the funeral of their deceased
brother, Mills III. Brown, p. u. Mem
bers of sister Lodges are requested to
meet with us.
BY order of the Noble Grand.
GEO. T.. TONNOFftKl.
Recording Secretary.
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SHOE STORE
80 Fayetteville Street.

The incest, best and most stylish
things in Mems Shoes are made by
Stacy, Adams & Co.
Owing to the constant demand on us
for Mems Footwear, we have decided
TO handle this exceptionally fine line of
goods, and invite your inspection and
patronage.
Every pair guaranteed. We want to
fit You. Give us call.
The stock will arrive in about two
weeks.
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Synopsis Of the Weather.-The condi-
tons throughout the South and East be
came cloudy and threatening very rapid
ly yesterday. Although the main storm
center is near st. Paul, Mimi. n second
airy depression exists in the East Gulf.
which caused rain in small amounts over
all the Southern States. In the vicinity
of the main storm considerable snow is
falling, namely. throughout almost the
whole of the Lake region and as far
East as Cincinnati, Ohio.
Fair weather prevail in the extreme
West and on the north Atlantic coast.
The temperature is little higher every
where put is likely TO fall again before
tomorrow night.
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MISS MAGGIE REESE.
200 Fayetteville St.

DAG CHM NATURES LOVE FLOWER
1 n y CIOV used by the ancients in the
FLOWER cure gafsn Of M Nervous Diseases,
ThDI ETC Loss of Vigor and Vitality.
1 ~ . e - Restores you quickly to Sex
ual Strength. Price so cents or bottles for
$3.50, or mailed. Marshall Remedy Co., Dept.
NJ. Rialto Building, Chicago, U. S. A. Sold by
all tirst-class Druggists
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&921hvupS21 { Y6a
OverCoats for Everybody

III eweahn thu thrwd has m heavier ~ not arad sup
thu eth stand ho
requires nearly TIL f tt nj garments have
for a o K t
f young are b p in and nl m a
h hI sand hnN6 Ii others lined thruIn All urulb
m ' ON s. % ell
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Chrtmass will be
weeks The intangible month definite Chade
looms with all its trade possibilities We're the ggvng
before Already
engaged
great Christmas business but
another n
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THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

For North Carolina: Rain; warmer;
brisk east to southeast winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 8 o'clock tonight Tuesday-Show-
ers, warmer; clearing at night.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, IL; minimum
temperature, 2S; mean, So; rainfall, .01
inches (for 24 hours.)
The following table gives data for Sc
lected stations ut p. IN. yesterday:
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CITY ITEMS.

The city is putting down brick paving
around Moore square.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-29

There was a light fall of snow and
hail last night from s to 8 O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-29

William Adams, Peter Adams and Anna
Adams, all colored, were bound over to
court yesterday by the mayor, on a
charge of stealing beef
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-29

Hawaii has sent complete set of laws
and Supreme .caGrt reports to the North
Carolina Supreme court, which will re-
ciprocate hEs sending sets of the North
Carolina reports and laws to our new
territory.
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The wedding services of Miss Mamie
Branch Jones and Mr.. Thomas Martin
Ashe viii take place at Christ Church
tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock. No
cards in the city.
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Thomas Harris. negro, about 81 years
of age was recently taken with crazy
spell and has left for parts unknown.
Every effort of his father. John Harris.
to find his whereabouts have been un-
successful.
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Have worked wonders-set pc
OURS are. Suits for men at
our prices, nor are others mS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
REV ARD FOR DEWEY
The Victorious Commodore to Be
Made an Admiral.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO HIS PROMOTION.
Soldiers to he Sent from tho Pacific
Coast to Occupy and Hold the Phil
1Dpine Islands-Action Taken
by the Cabinet.

Washington, May 4.-Representativ
CIRCUIT, of Vermont, Tuesday introduced
In the house the following resolution:
Whereas. The intrepidity and skill dis
played by Commodore George Dewey in
his daring attack upon the Spanish fleet
In Manila harbor and Its total destruction,
covered as it was by the protecting guns
Of surrounding forts. marks him as the
possessor of high qualities as a naval com
mander: therefore,
Resolved, That he ought to be promoted
to the rank Of admiral, and the president
Is hereby authorized to nominate him for
that rank to the senate which body is
hereby authorized to confirm him, the gem
eraa laws regulating promotions in the
navy to the contrary Notwithstanding"
Washington, May 4.-Secretary Long
announced Tuesday that as soon as
the department received any official re-
port from Commodore Dewey, confirm
Ing the press accounts of his victory in
the battle of Manila, a cablegram would
be. sent to the officer congratulating him
upon the splendid performance of the
American feet under his direction.
Moreover, said the secretary, as soon
as the necessary confirmation is at
hand Commodore Dewey will be made
admiral in recognition of his valor.
This will be accomplished Immediately
by an executive order designating him
acting admiral, just as was done in
the case OF Capt. Sampson. Later on
he probably will be nominated to the
senate in the usual course for promotion
to the rank of admiral.
Cabinet Meeting.
Washington, May 4. The cabinet