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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
I L4NNEY. 7O1 Nag STREET.
Eor Over Efv Years

Az OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY Mr.
Tms.ows Soothing Syrup has been used foI
37er afty years hy millions Of mothers foi
;.ar children while teething, with perfect
rccess 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
,lsys all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
is; emcdy for Diarrhes. Ia pleasant to the
N;e. Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
void. Twenty-Five cents 8 bottle. Its value
Iinalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. WINS
ov, Soothing Syrup and tsko no othar eind
isn17 20 dEv1v-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

Reduced hates TO Fredericksburg.
Ga accou nt of the fair to be he'd st Fred
,,icksburg Va. September 27, 2S and ~
the Pennsylvania Hairoad Company Will sell
xcurson tickets to Fredericksburg on sep
tenn er 26 to 20, good TO return until Sep
tember 80 at the rate of $16 from WASH
nston. LAS from Alexsndris. LOB from
Iorton. and csc from Woo 7bridge, VS..
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A1e*amaris 8azette,
PUsLIsHED DAILY AND TR1-wERRLY AT
Gazette Building. $40 4 s12 Prince ct
TERMS

in advance
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex.
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
ct transient rates and uuder NO circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate buEiness in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Tho GAZETTE office in connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, Or
ders for the paper, news or any infol mation
or business csp be sent by telephone.
tEntered st the Posto dice Alexandria, Virgin.
ia. as Eecond-class matter.
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So institute Of Buffalo. n. Y, who
us. .a- best professional advice free
~. .ei,.. w.;h suEgessionS toT inexpensive
f.-,. .--s,-1eu, whereby any OF the family
.s. -.U.lk and i'll may be put on their
T., sgar Ne.. and strong and hearty.
g5- .a.,y wears Dr. Pierce has success
a treated many Of the most obstinate
o., l.r.-cnt.v hopeless cases OF severe
-..r .,,s-e. His medicines are known
.,-.e.,.et the whole world for their as
,.r.,.:a. ctaoacy His Golden Medical
I., ,r:v is The most perfect ternedy for
a-as aui debiliiated conditions of the
.7,.rm :. gives power to the digestive
...lr.-rt g. :rsnSmute the food into mus
c3. .-alud active energy His Fa-
,.te RECEPTION " is the most successful
.-.....ares devised for the delicate all
.r,r.- -t...,.I 80 women.
81. I.4-aul Pellets" are the best mild
s.l natural laxative for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

No question about the
above goods pleasing. None
made better. No question
about prices being satisfactory.
None can sell cheaper, Be
wide awake and early in the
field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

We enter our 23rd year of business ma,
nipulation with grester prospect OF continual
successful bus ness expansion. No auction
No secords No shopworn goods sold in our
establishment. In this way we retain the
support OF all buyers of ev ry shade and TASTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

A CCTION SALE OF VALUABLE M
IA PROVED REAL ESTATE IN ALEX-
A>DRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The undersigned, Specia conmlssl Jners o.
sale, by virtue of the decree entered in th,
ch4ntery cause of J. Ford Thompson. guard
ian, etc, ys. Charles Thompson ct ais
lending in the Circuit Court of Alexandra
county Virginia, on the 14th day IF Febru'
ary, 1898, will sell at public auction. on the
premises, IN Alexandria county, Virginia, on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1898,
at 3 p. M,
the following described REAL ESTATE, I'M
proved by TEN-ROOM DWELLING and
OUT about two miles west oil
the Aqueduct Bridge, between Cherry dale
p. o. and Bsllston, aud near the residence OF
DR.. ]. Tabor Johnston, stuqte IN The county
OF Alexandria, Virginia, being all that tract
of land with the buildings and Improvements
thel con, in his life time occupied by Charles
thompson, deceased. containing four acres,
three roods and thiity-four poles II acres, .
+ ods and "a prles), as will appear by deeds
of record " liner NJ, No. 4, p 494, ana noer
o, No 4, .145 of the land records OF Alex
andIia county, Virginia.
Terms of Sale One third OF the purchase
money cash, and the residue Ii two equal Il :
stalments, payable IN one and two years, evi'
ddnced by the no es of the purchase WIN
interest from date of sale, the title to said
land being reserved until final payment. AL
costs of transfer TO be borne by the purchaser.
JAMES F CLEMENT, Commrs
E. B TAYLOR, OF sale.
hereby certify that the bond requl.e ed by
tho 6ocraa randered m the Il h day I Feb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

We have opened the season
with a stock of goods that
beats the record for beauty
and low prices. We will close
it with a big stock disposed of
and the best pleased lot of
customers you ever saw. Be
fair with yourself and come
and see our stock Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

WILTON'S,
'AICS.
ADMINISTERS,
WILTON VEL VETS,
BODY BRUSSELS.
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS.
INGRAINS, ETC.,
ALSO A FULL LINE OF
Art SQUARES,
RUGS.
OIL CLOTHS.
NAPIER MATING,
COCOA MATING,
RATTAN MATING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
VIG0RE o. o. men
Easily, Quickly, Permanently Restored
MAGNETIC NERVINE S1i'!so i; iSIa I'9 sas,, =

V.-.,U, Ii a..itv. Lost Viialiiy Seminal Losses
N-mury-the result OF Over-woTk. Worn
sn-,= rrrors ot Youth or Over-indulgeucv
?,e SOC and 81; 6 boxes So.
F.- la s. positive and lasting results in SeNua
W-u SIS lmroteucy, Nervous Debility and Lost
NatF. USE BLUE LABEL SPEClAL-doub.e
g--a.,a-A.l giyc strength and tone 10 every part
.al-t.t q permanent cure. Cheapest and best
To- Pills So; by mail.
FREe-A bottle Of the famous Japanese Liver
?-n-.sW he given with s. box or more OF Mag
seac N-sr- ircc. sold only by
1T T4VVFy 7O1 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
2yERY opnT TELLS.

81 LAl SHOT TELLS.
FALL SUITS TO ORDER Sl5
NHSei Sui'iugs medium aud heavy
'esh' Newest and nattiest styles. Ine
et'Naus Triumph Of our tai oring experience
-'~iy one of thes' suits shows four great
&nis OF tstership-Ms,erial : Date
s,''ua for Var aud Looks; Work manshiP'
s'e'y Garment Keeps its Shape, Fit Such as
We The most Critical is delighted with; Prices
matched in Alexandria, style aud value
--a'ed. Remember We are not ccnnec'eo
VIA sTest shops All these suits are made
: 'ae premises by first class workman.
ROBERT T. GRIM E S,
MERCHANT TAILOR
AND
DS' FURNIS E E.
- Alug Street. Alavandris. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
FILLING A BIN WITH coal.

for winte' use with a supc or quality that
will give full satisfaction is what we do AL
ways when your c1al is dered from our high
grade Lee ccal Coed, clean coal fair prices
and pr mrt delivery is always a prcciatci by
the pub ic, aud they get it every time from
our yards. J. Z ZlMM BMAN.
Eoot of Oman straet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
800 Dozen Hosiery.

Now opening our Fall and Winter Assert
ment of Hosiery This large stock of new
Hosiery will repreient nearly all patterns,
qualities and prices Look for an tented
half column card about Hosiery in other
issues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

Han lkerchefs, Gloves, shirts Collars,
Cuffs. suspenders, Towels, Hair Brushes, Per-
fumery, Ne'kwear, sweaters. Pocketbooks
Worsteds and almost an entirely new STOCK Oh
goods opening for inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. &c.
Season ; 5 Introduction.

We make our first fall announcement
with feelings of deep gratitude to onr
frer ds for their liberal patronage during
the past ason.
We oIca the Il season W tn the
choicest stock of NETS. B Yo' and
CHILDREN'S CLOTHI' q ana FUR
NISHINGS ever brought into this city.
We now extend to you, reader g hearty
inv vitation and a warm welcome TO our
store. Como in and examine our stock,
snd by your verdict We stand or fall.
Our goods merit the highest praise, while
our prices remain within easy reach.
II you have money to spend for clothing
this fall, we want it and will make stiff
bid to get it, il you can be influenced by
style, workmanship or price. We accord
to each and every customer the ssma
courteous treatment and the same low
price Our invitation is. Come in and
look Our clothing and prices Will talk
for themselves when you get acq tainted
with them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

I hereby certify that the bond requi ed by
the decree rendered on the 4th day Il Feb
rusry. 1898, in the above entitled cause. mas
been given by James E. Clements and Z. B.
Taylor commissioners OF sale: 49,. ~,
sep13 w4@ II. d. UNG, CietN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
COPSetS.

The American Lady Corsets are still max
ing inroads on ali inferior makes OF Corsets
now presented for inspection in this city.
Comfort is the main fes ure OF there Corsets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
TOR RENT.
MEETINGS.

DILLOW INHALERS cure while you
L sleep by applying curative air to the pas.
sages of the nose, throat and lungs all nigh
For cstsrrh, bronchitis, asthma. consumption
etc. SIX for descriptive pam: hlets
E. S LEADBEATER & SONS,
Sole Agents for Altxsndris and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

KIDNEOIDS. KIDNEOIDS
IN For the cure Of all Kidney Diseases
battered Nerves and all diseases arising
from thin, wstery and impoverished blood.
Price soc. For sale only by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
ro-,,r D-;,oo o,d E,:-S-- 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

TFAnRp4TFp = eONG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18

A Large Turn Out Of His Friends at
St. PauPs.
REMAINS PLACED IN A VAULT,
4 Salute Fired by the Howitzers and
Capt. Mausurier's Company-Ac-
ton of the Bar Association.
Handsome Floral Designs

The funeral Of Lieutenant Frank NJ.
Woon took place from ST. Paurs church
at O'Clock yesterday Afternoon ana was
attended by very large number Of peo-
ole. Rev. Hartley Carmichael the former
chaplain Of the young soldier. conducted
the service.
The floral designs were numerous and
some OF them Of exceedingly handsome
design. one Of the most elegant was sent
bv the British-American Association.
on the casket were the cap and sword
worn by the lieutenant The casket was
wrapped I'm the splendid United States
aag presented to Captain Masurier by the
Hibernians
REMAINS IN a VAULT.
The remains We're placed in Laube's
vault i'm Hollywood 10 await the orders
OF the relatives OF the lieutenant WHO re-
side I'm England.
There was a large number OF people at
the cemetery Rev. Or. Carmichael read
the Episcopal service and the Masons
then conducted their service. detach-
ment of Howitzers nred salute as ana
oieo Capfain Alasurier's company, which
t,,rred out AS a guard Of honor 70 the re-
mains Taps were sounded oy busief
ACTION OF THE BAR.
A largely-attended meeting OF the klch-
nond CITY Bar Association was held yes
terday morning az II o'clock az their
room i'm the City Hall, 20 pass resolutions
of respect 10 the memory Of Lieutenant
Frank NJ. Woon.
THE meeting was called 10 order by
Mr.. James Lewis Anderson, the hrst Vice
president. Judge T.. c. Minor was elected
chairman. and Mr. James w. Gordon
secretary.
ON motion of Mr.. W. A. Moncure, the
folloWing committee was appointed 10
nrensra resolutions In honor Of Lieuten-
ant Woon's memory.
Aessrs. ". H. Reddy J. r. V. Daniel,
Jackson Guy Sol Cutchins, 10 Lane
stern. W. A. MOncure. John \. Lamb, ).
$ T. Patteson. Edgar Allan, Jr., and
Harvey Wilson.
THE resolutions prepared by this com
mittee. paying an eloquent tribute to
the worth OF the deceased. were
adopted. -
EULOGIES PRONOUNCED.
Messrs ". T. Roddy and Harvey VIII
SON delivered brief addresses, eulogistic
OF Lieutenant Woon.
THE chair appointed the following gen.
tlemen 10 present the resolutions 10 the
City Circuit Court-General Edgar AL
Ian.
Hastings Court-H. VI. Smith.
Chancery COurt-H r. Pollard.
Law and Equity Court-James Lewis
Anderson.
The funeral services over the remains
OF Sergeant Henry +. Brooks will be
held IN Sacred Iteart church at o'clock
this afternoon. Rev. Father j. b. OReilly
conducting. The interment will be MADE
In Mt. Calvary.
The following will act - pall-bearers:
Honorary. d. Briggs. Dorsey Mount
castle. Or. William MCGOWAN, James
Henney. Frank Perkins. William Nc
Geary. T.. r. Donnan, @. w. Thurman.
From the Blues Association-Major Sol
Cutchins. Captain Henry +. Vaughan,
Lieutenant Frank r. Steel and Sergeant
Alvin l. Davis
The active pall-bearers will be the men,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
Ipde,endent Candidate.

WINSTON, n. c.. Sept. n.-speeial-
Encouragement John Nj. Brewer OF MI
Airy. has announced himself an hdepeh-
dent Candidate for Congress from tiAs
(tho Eighth DISTRICT against r. q. LIN
ney. the Republican nominee. Dr. Rim
brough. OF Dayie county. chairman or the
'Insurgcnt" Republican Committee, mas
called convention TO be held at Wilkes
boro on September 10Th to nominate a
candidate for Congress IN place OF Or. j.
O. Wilcox. deceased 1t is highly proba-
bile that the convention viii nominate or
endorse Mr.. Brewer. OF Mt. Airy.
The Tobacco Fair Executive Committee
has appointed committees 10 get UP the
bicycle parade secure bands. arrange for
a parade OF the graded school children.
select Judges Tor the leaf tobacco exhibits
and arrange tho entire programme for
the fair week. Mr.. John Mccreary has
been elected 20 superintend the live stock
exhibit and parade
The Winston Calf Club has decided to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
Y. NJ. C. A, COLLEGE
Opens Monday, October 3d-A Number
of New Studies To BE Taught.

That the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation IS rapidly becoming one OF the
leading educational institutions Of the
country Is apparent 10 every thoughtful
mind. The annual report, just issued by
the International Committee. show that
during the past year $50 associations cen
Quoted 1888 classes In which 25.loO oli-
ferent students We're enrolled. or these
students 3.720 were office men, ,1l5 stu
dents 1881 clerks 4.0oj mechanics ana
1851 general tradesmen.
From these facts it can readily be
seen that the Associations night schools
are being largely patronized by the me-
chanics as we'll as the clerks. Last
year the Richmond Association conducted
ten senior classes and four junior class
Is.
Membership in the Association en-
titles TO the privileges Of the evening
college as we'll as many other most val
liable features Students entering the
different classes will be required TO pay
a small matriculatlon fee. Last yer
the enrolment at this school was al
most 800. and many young men were un-
able to get In having delayed entrance
until the last moment. The secretaries
will be at the Association every day and
night Of this week 70 give information
concerning these classes.
-Four classes Will be conducted for boys
under sixteen years OF age who are
working during the day.
None but the very best instructors viii
be engaged for these classes and the
instruction will be most thorough. The
classes will continue from Monday. Oc-
tober 3D. until the third week In April.
with the exception OF two weeks the
Christmas season.
The educational work Of this worthy
institution presents 10 hundreds Of young
men a rare opportunity for self-improve-
ment amid most congenial surroundings.
and for the formation Of friendship that
will be helpful and life long. one OF
the advantages the Y. NJ. c. A. school
is this. that with the closing Of the
educational work IN May the members
who Joined the Association for the even
ing college have the privilege OF the
reading room. library and amusement
room. as well as social features during
the remainder of the year The AssO-
citation is open every week day from 3
A. NJ. 20 1890 p. NJ and on the Sab
bath from go to $50 +. II. and extend
q cordial welcome 10 all self-respecting
young men. regardless OF class or creed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
No CAPITAL Cases.

RALEIGH. n. c., Sept 17-Special.-
Criminal court for this county meets here
on the 18th. with Judge Henry r. Bryan
on the bench. There are no capital cases
on the docket, and unless there is some
hanging crime committed before the 26th
IL will be the first criminal court in sew
eral years that some one does not stand
trial for HE
The North Carolina delegation OF odd
Fellows left yesterday for Boston 10 at
tend the Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Odd
Fellows of the world. which meets on
Monday
The Second Regiment paraded the city
Yesterday The men are a splendid look
Ing lot and the regiment made a fine ap-
pearance and received quite an ovation
from the people
HOSPITAL TENT.
Colonel Burgwyne promises to investi-
gate the charges against Chief Surgeon
Stockard. Stockard has authorized Drs.
Brevard and Brooks to purchase anything
necessary for the sick. and a hospital
tent has been arranged and properly
equipped.
President Cunningham of the State Fair
has gone home. after spending several
days here making arrangements. Moth
ing that can be done for the success OF
Cunningham. and his able corps Of assist
ints. and the outlook is for a splendid
exhibit
Adjutant General Cowles has presented
Governor Russell with a very handsome
gold watch IN appreciation Of the high
esteem In which ne holds the governor.
MUSTER THEM OUT
orders have come that the Second Reg
iment can be mustered out Immediately
n II Is so desired. This was asked OF the
War Department. as II will cost in many
instances quite a sum for them 90 go
home and return here in thirty days. so
the chances are that within the next
week the Second Regiment will be
thing Of the past.
The sabre and camp baggage or Lieut..
Shipp have been sent TO his widow.
state Democratic Chairman Simmons
hiss returned from the western part Of
the state and Is well satisfied with the
outlook there. This Is the State Of affairs
all over the State. so say prominent
Democrats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
STATE ". {. T. /.
TO MEET HERE.
Annual Session to Begin on October
9TH at the Second Baptist Church
A BRIEF PROGRAMME OF SESSION
Miss Belle Kearney, Mississippfs Well
Known Lady Orator, to Make Two
Addresses - The Governor TO
Welcome the Delegates,

The annua | sessions OF the Stata
Women's Christian Temperance Unicn
will be held In this city the first week III
October.
Tho meetings viii oegin on october AIN
and last until Friday evening, tho iths
and the delegates will have their heads
quarters at the Second Baptist churchs
corner of Main and Sixth streets.
For the past sevc-il lays the COMMITS
tee on Entertainment, OF "iIch MIS-, %
Il. Jobson, Is the chairman, mas been deep
In the business Of finding logging places
for the one hundred and nfiy delegates
which have promised attcniluee.
The committee when. besides Mrs. JoD-
son. consists OF Mrs. ;. r.. Bates. Mrs.
C.. w. Bowden. Mrs. J.. NJ. Omer' MIS- -
W Iumplxin. OF Manchester. Miss Helen
Cardoza and Miss Florence White heid "
meeting Thursday and investigated ways
and means Of entertaining the Flsilihs
ladies'. They decided to provide Il lun-
cheon each day OF the session at the
church. In order that iher guests may
not be Inconvenience.
THE PROGRAMME IN BRIEF.
The programme Of exercises OF the ses"
sion I'm brief will be as follows:
Tuesday afternoon will be devoted 70
the young womens branch OF tha
Women's Christian Temperance Jnions
and will be taken up with the annual
conference OF young women.
on Wednesday and Friday evening WIN
take place the pieces de reslstacce or tns
session in the addresses by MISS Benz
Kearney Mississippi, gifted lazy orator.
The night Session or Tuesday will Dc
given 10 welcoming addresses by Covers
nor J. Hoge Tyler and the eminent paSS
tors OF the city.
on Thursday afternoon Mrs. L. A. ID.
Blair, OF Battle Creek. Michigan, Will en>
gage the attention OF the children with
one OF her instructive chalk talks,
branch OF endeavor in which Mrs. Blair
has made much Of a name wherever shd
has appeared
A MEDAL CONTEST.
On Thursday night will be held a medal
contest IN Rotations. and the greater
part OF the youthful platform eloquenes
OF the State will be called into play. Ihs
award to the winners will be several very
beautiful products OF the jewelr's art.
wednesday afternoon and Friday after<
noon will be employed with the transac<
ton Of the business Of the Union.
On Friday night the conclusion OF the
session will be marked by another con-
ference OF the young ladies who. II Is SAID
have prepared interesting programmes
for the occasion devoted 10 them.
To assist the Entertainment Committee,
finding homes for the delegates, notices
will be read IN the various churches on
Sabbath asking for Christian households
TO volunteer their hospitality.
The annual session OF the Womans
Christian Temperance Union has not been
held in Richmond for seven years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
P0PULISTS OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
They Decide to Fuse With the
Republicans.
A SPLIT IN THE PARTY RESULTS.
They Nominate Only One Candidate
Senator AtWatcr Leaves in Disgust.
An Independent i'm the Field
Against Linney.

DURHAM. n. c., Sept I.-Special.-
The Populist judicial Convention Tor TINS
the Fifth Judicial District met IN thlS
city yesterday. The convention remained
IN secret caucus all morning discussing
the question of fusing with the Re
publican.
1t was not all serene inside. The ma
tority. composed Of Office holders and
Office seekers, were for fusioA Of course,
as this was their only salvation, and
hence there was a resolution adopted
70 fuse. This however, met with Vlsor-
Gus opposition on the part OF several
delegates lead by-State Senator Atwater'
OF Chatham.
Immediately on the passage OF the
fusion resolution Senator Atwater arose
and said.
action you have just taken being so much
Of variance with the principles OF the
Popuhst party. for which / have so long
fought and endeavored 10 MAINTAIN, mat
! must beg 10 be excused from further
participation in the proceedings OF TINS
convention"
The senator then left the hall followed
by several other delegates.
ONLY ONE CANDIDATE.
After the secret session. the convention
assembled In open session and after much
discussion as 10 whether a fun ticket
should be named Qor trading purposes)
decided that It would be best TO nomi.
nate only a candidate for judge as the
Republicans had left that place vacant
by nominating their former candidate.
Judge Adams, for Congress.
Three candidates were put IN nominal
ton for judge. W. b. Guthrie, of Dur
ham. who received twenty-five votes:
Captain T. l. Peace. Of Groenvillc. who
received eighteen votes; and W. ID. Mer-
ritt OF Person. who received eiehty-hve
votes. the latter being declared the nom
iuee OF the convention.
The Vance Literary Club gave public
debate and oratorical contest last night
al the courthouse. The question for de-
bate was:
"Resolved. That the negro should be
disfranchised. which was decided in the
negative.
THE Martin prize offered by T. II. Mar
Tin TO the best debator and consisting OF
so IN money was awarded 10 Maynard
Hobgooa.
The Durham bar met yesterday TO ar
range the court calendar for the Octo-
Der term OF Durham County Superior
Court which A for two weeks ana Tor
the trial Of ciyil cases only,