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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
STORY ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by The chains OF disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: My
wife had been so helpless for five years
that che could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
tiers, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work" This SUI
preme remedy for female diseases quick
cures nervousness, sleeplessness, mel
ancholy, headache, backache, faintins
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is godsend to weak, run
dow n people. Every bottle guaranteed
Only so cents. Sold by E. S. Leadheat-
er s. Sons, Druggista.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
Dry GOODS.
LAST OF
Summer Reductions.
pay GOODS.
Our final list for inspection. Special low
prices male on all summer goods remaining
in stock after the LIST cf september.

II Mems Silk Front Shirts, AS. 7.161a
Price 81. Now 75c.
8 Mems Fancy Front Shirts, size Ii. Now
Soc.
Mems Silk Front Shirts, size 141a. Price
so: Now Soc.
9 Mems Madras Light Weight Shirts. size
15ln. Price Coo Now 35c.
Mems Hcd Striped Percal Shirts. SIZE
14n. Now 35c.
IS pair Ladies Assorted Corsots, size 25.
Now 45c.
: Young Mems Sweaters. Price Csc. Now
25c.
p Mems White GUNNER Wool Undcrshirts,
size 40 Price 81 so Now 81.
16 Mems Balbrigg4n Undershirts, half
sic, V, 5, siz, So Now 35c.
8 Mems summer Mooi Gray Drawers, size
81 Now Soc
/ lot Laci 8 Ribbed Vests assorted. Prices
10c 15c and Doc. Now Zoe
lot L4des' Ribbed Vests small Sizes as.
sorted. Now for 25c A fine grade OF
goods
Odds and ends in Ladies Belts. Prices 25c
and 40c Now 15c.
81 Chid.en's Ribbed Vests, z, "a. Price
10c Now &c
1S CbiIdrcn's hibbcd Vests size 26. Price
Infants Plain Vests. siz, 90 Now Sc
5 pair Boys 4 co Drawers, size pa. Price
25c Now sc.
10 pair Children's Ribbed Hose, size 26.
Prco Doe. Now 1Oa.
2l pair Children's Lace Hose size 5. Price
25c Now 15c
80 pair Infants Ribbed Hose, assorted,
szs 4. Now TO-.
pair Ladies' Tan Hose, s'zo s. PricO
sc. Now 25c
II pair Ladies Opera Black Hose, size
Sll Price 40c. Now 25c.
7 psir Lad cs Opera Hoee in bright colors,
szs s Price 75c. Now 25r.
5 pair Ladies' Lsle Thread Fancy Hose
size s. Pri,e Csc. Now 33c.
= p,ir Ladies' Scarlet Silk Hose, size g.
Price $1.25. Now 75c.
{ pair Ladies White Silk Hose, s'z, S12.
Price 81. Now soc.
2 pair Ladies' Gray Silk Hose, size s. Price
81. Now soc.
IA pair Mems Unblcacbcd Lace Half Hose
size II. Price G5c. Now Soc.
pair Mems Cadet Blue Half Hose, sizo g..
Price 25c. Now 15c
5 pair Mems Openwork Half Hose, assorted
coors size 8 Price Soc. Now 25c
s pair Mems Fancy Lislc Thread Half
Hose, sizs Price 81. Now soc.
10 pair Youths Striped Half Hose, size 8.
Price soc Now 25c.
% pair Infants Half and Three quarter
Hose, sizes and Gu. Price soc Now
15c
IS Mems Flowing Four-in. Hsnd scarfs
Price 25c Now loo.
Mems Lace Teck scarfs. Price soc.
Now 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

What the Chicago police say was d
very successful training school for
thieves has been broken up by the ar
rest of Mrs. Teresa Goltz. her 13year-
old boy BERTHE and three other boys.
Following the robbery of saloon,
Dennis McCutcheon, 16-year-old boy,
was arrested. he confessed and said
that Mrs. Golz directed the operations
of gang of thieves, who met at her
house and took to her the proceeds OF
their trips. McCutcheon said the gang
even took carpets from the floors oil
houses. More arrests Will follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

PFR9 NAL.-Hon. Joseph z. Willard
II f-"ri X, Hrs iu Warrenton Wednes.
Gay. Miss Lucy Douglass, Of Alexan-
dria, Is visiting at the home of Mr.. Jno
Il. Turner.-Warrenton Vireinian.
MISS Edna Kelly is visiting Mrs
Mollie Kelly, aid Miss Mary Davidson
Suter, of Washington, is visiting her
brother, Mr.. Alexander Suffer-
Lynchburg News.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Smoot have
gone to Atlantic City to spend few
days.
Mr.. E. B. Taylor has returned from Raw
ley, where he spent the past few months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

giilAs
.o,x. N BaRRyvILLE. = Dr..
NSlDl Cx # rh- United States
N''e' YH-- Aauie Broun McCor-
amy aDa mai, eli At : o'clock yester-
nj e5'l a, Rs Hill" BerryvillP,
diy e' '5arce OF the bride. Miss Ross.
tie y i'' T.DCormicb, a sister of the bride,
lie L. - ,ai Of honor, and DR.. Thomas
IS l'',' NJ New York, best man.
's..'13i..maides were Misses Edith R.
I'5 g T"rr B Cox, of Charles county,
s7l L ...'+r. o. the groom; Mary Pow
W ,': ..i civ. and Lescy Mcdonald,
q" u Moore land Esther NJ. Lewis, Of
NJ, ~. Couuty. The mouy was
l',,s ,sJ 5y Rev Z iward Wall, of
l''''. ' rn'.copsl Church, and the music
0''' sr Ill. N4uula W. Mcclure. Tn
w. ~ daughter of Mr.. Marshall Nc
'..;,s o. Berryvil!e, and q grand
,'.'- ofthe late Lawrence B. Tav-
a''- +5Ii.cly The groom is native
-3' ,.,.I.. county, Md, and is now sta
q. s.I a., San Juan, Porto Rico, where,
. ..-,, northern tour, the couple will
' ~, Following the ceremony a recep'
~, vi. given By the parents OF the
b.ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Ueoo,yq 10 the little Methodist
r..oon.l Chap4l in D-l Ray, Alexau'
= =, ooYnty. AT $50 o'clock yesterday
1.- .,SI Mis- f. mel Narney became
a ,.'D,ij4 Of Mr.. Archibald J Nails, Il
G-n,r AlezanirIan. The ceremony
va. reformed by Rev. +. l.. Day, The
c,.,- vas pretuly decorated for the
ocs.on The bride, attired in q trav-
s,ns.u., Of brown, entered the church
, ',,onpsnied by her father. Mr.. John
y.,sry. aad Miss Bessie Nails, sister
n the groom, as maid of honor. Mr..
linn Ci4ry ac ed as best man. TIE
. .. were Me-srs. William and Wal
,.- Vsrney. brothers of the bride. Mr..
,~j Mr.. Nails left for the North on
rse O'Clock train. They will reside
In p.l R4y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

PcgucrY FOR THE MERCHANT
Tia merchant who makes constant use
o me advertising colums Of news
n2-r naturally engages the constant
lrsar,n Of the reading public. His
announcements are read and comment.
eiupon. and the quality aud price of
h- articles be adyertises are discussed.
IA fac. be is the autocrat of the latter
a4y brtaStss table. The interest
sol.ed by his newsy bulletins invali'
sole results 10 "a steady increase of
patronage Publicity Is what the me =
clsut needs, and the speaking columns
olsmegaphone newspaper provide it
for aim 10 sbundance.-L Philadelphia
Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
Good Enough 10 Take

The finest quality of leaf sugar is
used in the manufacture OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and the roots
used in its preparation give it a favor
similar to that of maple syrup. making
it very pleasant to take. As medi-
cine for the cure Of coughs, colds, la
grippe, Group and whooping cough ii
is unt 1ualed by any other. 1t always
cures, and cures quickly. For sale by
all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

c;,,. .aVoL PERMITS.-The clerk of the
m: my school board this morning com.
or s5'su the Issuing CT permits to col
IA .v Va.l'lFen, and during the day issued
to,i ,I'u Permlts-l92 to boys and 254
vss S.''S On the corresponding day last
bor i'V permits were issued-lS1 TO
i.. ~, aul 2iy to girls. Permits will be
go, ro 10 coIoTed children again TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

JR . I. a. Nat a meeting last
S,sat OF jackson Council, Jr. O. U. a.
H. Two members were initiated and
,a Invitation 10 take part in the pro
to'el se'qul-centepniai celebration YVES
lyCspjei. An invitation from Alexan-
1'' Souucu 10 attend services at the
W. w. I. list Presbyterian Church on the
!; i.'4 ol0'i' 90 which occasion Rev. L
A'sesier will address the order,
vas also accepted, as was one from
A'y3SndTls Council to attend theil
,, anniversary entertainment on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

p f,g;NERAls.-The remains ofthe late
- = Il. Geueny. whose death in Wash
,a, was mentioned yesterday, have
yr5l brought to this city and will be
, p tol' evening at $50 o'clock
"; ~. l.. /. R-yelle will officiate.
NJ aAe remains OF the little son of Mr..
' "m' hudd, who died IN Culpeper
S5, .y Yesterday evening, were brought
, ,v1e lAsi night and will be buried to-
m o,', ,' from the residence of his father
VI upper Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

h. MOVE ARoUND.-Msyor Simpson
~, ~ ordered that the police squad in
JSs : 'ond ward be transferred 10 the
- -"i' ward that the First ward sou, d
an. .Ht-ause beats with the uptown squad
r l1l We lSlIer SQUAD he transferred 10
,@' >scoad ward He states that the
G @yI aFe not sufficiently active in their
c, ,.,'S aud makes this change to in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Feions, Corns, Warts
Cuts, Bruises, Scalds, Cbapped Hands
Chilblains. Best File cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only q
eta. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold By
E s. Leadheater Il Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Council MEETING "A special meet
ilgot lhr City Council will DE calltd
hriomorrow i5ht. 1t is understood
that committee of the Busine. q
Meas League, who recently approved
t1e pan for street improvements pre-.
pared by Engineer Corse, will appear
before the Council and urge that imme-
ti4ie steps he taken by that body for
:lTeetmproyements The commi' e, it
said. will not 20 into Tie question OF
est. Mayor simpson, it is under
stood, BIAS prepared special message
70 be presented at Inc first meeting OF
Council calling attention 10 the high
price, being paid for sand aud gravel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

"DeWit.'s Little Early Risers permanently
cure chronic constipation. blioueness ner.
vouspess and WORKOUT feeling; cleanse and
racnlste tho entire system Small, pleasant.
never pripe or sicken-"fsmous little pills"
Edgar Wsrfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Immense forest fires arc raging in the vi
cnity of South Harwch aud South Chatham.
Mass. There has been no rain in that section
for two months and everything Is as dry as
tinder The male population is out fighting
the flames which last hight thr atened to de-
stroy South Harwich. The residents OF both
towns are terror stricken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

B'a @sSFEETi SALES The Baltimore
10 II .'q W aud Loan Association has sold
w., =; Mason house and lot on the
Q9esaSu sue OF Fayette street, between
NJ Ieu ana Princess, for $500.
Ncrn1" A. Strauss has sold to Mr.. John
sda *, house and lot on the north
Wan " Alng street, near Fayette. for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
NO CURE---NO PAY.

Thst is the way all druggists sell GROVES
1'tSTELESS CHILL TONIC for Cnlils snc
Malsria Il is simply Iron and Quln'ne IN
tnSteless form. Child,on love it Adult,
nrofcr il 70 bitter nauseating Tones Price
bOc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

e1sa nd a. l. Capt. King, OF the AL
dci.nr light lufantry, has been OF
DIV ~ 51puhed that Lieutenants Muir
suiin sIG 1"yne have passed their eX-
tie c"su and that the muster role of
wsrdaS pauy must be made up and for
to,or asu ~ 10 Richmond at once. As here,
uu.,sr stated, tue company will soor he
aud s1 'va INTO service and be uniformed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

We have just placed sale carpets and are show
ing by far the largest and best styles offered
to the trade in this market
These carpets all purchased for cash the lowest
prices and cannot be duplicated within per today We
give all the advantages of this saving and
rant all our goods to be strictly up representation We
carry three grades of reliable tapestry Brussels-one Sc
excellent value for cheap floor covering next grade
at SOC is fully reliable carpet WE'LL good patterns and
coorngs and best grade good tapestry
pet you buy both coorng and wearing qualities
and fully equal in wear to SI25 body Brussels.
We have also fine line of velvet carpets SSc rich hand
some patterns desirable colongs excellent wearers and
make handsome parlor hall and stairs In addition these
goods Weton vevets extra Administers and
Savoneries Carpets that will look we'll with richest fin
ishings.
We showing special values in Moquete mats at
&c. generally sold at ST. Moquette rugs $3.50 and $75
that sold $3.50 Moquettes rug So regularly sold at
$o7 special line of plus ultra rugs S. worth really
$3.50. Carpet sizes in Administer rugs SIS and $40
We feel assured that intending purchasers of carpets viii
from per cent by placing their orders with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
Tomorrow, Friday, is Remnant Day

DUB SPECIAL BARGAIN DAY.
Articles of use, comfort convenience, and
ornament for home and the person are in the
list, and everything is plainly marked
and So arranged that you may know at
glance whether it will or will not meet your
need
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

BEST on the market for coughs and colds
and all bronchial troubles; for Group it has no
ronsi," writes Henry +. Whitford, South GA
naau. Conn. OF One Minute Cough Cure:
Eigar Warfeld, jr, corner King and PITT
tsrocts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

BAsEBALL-The following is the result OF
the National League games played yesterday :;
Baltimore 5. Boston 81 Brook yn 3, New
York 4 Pittsburg ., Chicago 4. The fol-
lowing is the standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Senator Stewart, OF Nevada, has sold his
property on Dupont Circle, known as Stewart
Castle. in Washington, to Senator Clark, OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. Sept 7.-At the opening of tho
Stock Exchange this morning prces were
generally lower and the room sentiment was
bearish. The general railway list was heavy,
but losses were confined to fractions Us rule.
The speculation was highly professional and
fear of an advance in money rates was 70.
stralnng factor after the first half hours
trading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

Todsy's Schedule :-BatimoTe at New
York; Boston st Brooklyn Philadelphia st
Washington; Cincinnati at St. Louis; Louise
vile at Plt.sburg Cleveland at Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
local MATTERS.

-. tomorrow st . As a. m. and
20 Tis s5s Hugh wster at 9:47 a. N.
81 t012 p. No
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
WANTEIt.

VHTANTED.- Two or three UNFURNlsh'
w ED ROOMS, between Pitt and Co..
umbus street. Meals outside. Address
lis K, Gazette Office
vvANTED-A RELIABLE AGENT Oh
w SALESMAN 20 represent us IN Alex
andris. Va. snd surrounding territory to
apnoint agents. We psy salary sud commits
sion. A good contract TO the right man. ouT
goods arc istely patented They are tried
aud sell successfully. Without asking cues
ii m You can tell who needs them and h.w
badly they need them. One half profit we
give exclusive territory. Address l. box
81, Little Rock, Ark, SEPT ivy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
MARRIED.
DIED.
LOST.

Y OsT.-A SOLDIERS PICTURE on the
- street between Armstrong; office on
King street and rogan's store on Boyal street.
or thence to Mr.. Collinsworth's, 1877 south
Fairfax street. The finder will bring it to
Mr.. IOLLINSWORTH and receive reward.
sep6 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07

-vsR PRoBABILITIEs.--For this
"a -. ~ ,opieht aud Friday; somewhat
,c;ioa isI ~. .S+ fresh essterly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-07
DIR GOODS.
v OOdWard & LOthroD
10th, 18th and F StS., N. ".
-:o-
Our business hours are 8a. m. to o. 10.
DRS GOODS.
OUR HALF-YEARLY
UnlaundereI Shirt Sale
Was Begun Wednesday.

We are fully justified in al claims we mako
IS to sa'i.f4ctoriness of fit, quality of ma.
ter ais and workmanship of the Shirts repre-
sento at this sale. improvements are no.
ticeabe in every line, details have hesn oar,-
fully looked after, and We consider the pres.
ent stock superior to any we have heretofore
offered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-29
ROXBOR0 WAKING UF
VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO ISSUE BONDS
FOR WATER WORKS.
The New Cotton Mill Assured Northern Capt.
tai Takes an Option on Mines.
Panks Consolidate

Roxboro, ~ c., March 2S.-(Special.) -
Roxboro yesterday voted on the question
of issuing bonds not to exceed $4,000
to be expended in a system Of water
works and other municipal improve
ments.
The proposition tissue" was carried
almost unanimously, only votes being
east against it.
Our cotton Mill is now an assured
fact and ere 1900 dawns upon us we will
hear the music of many spindles. Our
mines in the Eastern part of the county
are being looked after by men of means,
II. p McKenny, a capitalist from Bing-
hampton, New York, is i'll our town now,
he being one of those who propose buying
and developing the mines and already
options have been taken which, if car
ried out, will bring into our little county
the much needed stuff called money. Our
people are not greatly pleased with the
action of the Legislature as regards the
Wilson's. Some speak things that would
not sound well in prayer meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-29
TO STAMP OUT SMALLPOX.
An Embezzling Fusionist Brought to
Head Taw.

kinston, \. c., March 2S.-(Special.)-
There are eleven cases of smallpox
On kinston and one case at George
town, a nearby negro settlement. All
are quarantined and closely guarded. An
hospital has been hastily erected just
ont of town, and most of the cases
will be removed there to-day.
Sunday was busy day here with
the doctors, at least 1,200 people being
vaccinated. Schools were visited to-day
and the pupils vaccinated.
Our town and county authorities have
taken prompt measures to stamp out
the disease and the danger of its spread
is small.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Wootcn came
back from Rocky Mount this morning
with Charley Haynes, who he captured
at that place. Haynes ran away some
months ago TO escape punishment from
embezzling about $50 from the Kinston
Lodge Order of Columbus. He was
bound over to court this morning in de-
fault of 5000 bond was sent to jail
Haynes was great leader of the Flu
sionists here during the last campaign,
even going TO the extent of making
speeches at secret negro meetings.
Kinston continues to build up. New
buildings are going up in nearly every
part OF the town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-29
Ills FOOT AMPUTATED.
Meningitis Observation-Disclosures i'll the
Three C's-For the Amendment.

Meningitis observation-disclosures in the
Three C's-For the Amendment
Marion, n. c., March 2S.-(Special.l-
j. G. Brown, eN-Itegister of Deeds, and
Il well known citizen of Mcdowell. fell
from the roof of his dwelling this afte-.
noon and sustained serious injuries. Ills
left foot has been amputated, and h.
is in a critical condition.
Meningitis is prevalent here. Fom
deaths have occurred i'll the past week
The Three C's Railroad, terminus Of
which is Marion, was recently sold. The
purchasers obtained Il new charter from
the Legislature and the road is now
called the South Carolina, Georgia and
North Carolina Railroad Rumor says
the incorporators have the financial abili-
ty TO complete the road to the Ohio river
and THAT they mean to commence work
at an early day and push it vigorously.
No Legislature for years has interested
our people more than the proposed Con-
stitutional amendments. They under
stand the object, and are gratified at the
prospect of eliminating the negro from
politics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-29
WANT MOTT TO CONTEST
INTEREST IN THE MEETING OF AMERICAN
TOBACCO COMPANY DIRECTORS.
The Wilkes Bond Case TO be Heard Before
PurneII Furniture Co. Increases lis Cap
ITALIA Pretty Home Wedding.

Winston, \. c., March Special
The Republican County Executive Conn
mittee has adopted a resolution insist
ing upon Solicitor Mott, Clerk of the
Superior Court. Wilson, and the Repub-
lican Board of Education standing upon
their legal rights and to contest the
constitutionality of the acts of the re-
cent Democratic Legislature abridging
their rights in power. The committee
Also commends the action of the Repub-
lican County Commissioners for resign
ing
pretty home wedding was celebrated
at , o'clock this afternoon at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs T..
l.. Rawley, on West Fifth street, the
contracting parties being Mr.. w. NJ.
Hendren, prominent young lawyer, and
president of the Young Mems Christian
Association, and Miss Annie Rawley,
charming and popular young lady.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
W. s. Greasy, ID. D., of Centenary NJ. IL
church. \ reception followed the marfI-
age, delightful refreshments being serv-
ed. Mr. and Mrs Hendren were the re-
cipients of quite of number of handsome
and valuable presents. They left on this
evenings train for bridal trip.
Sunday was Il notable day for the
three Moravian churches here. At 8
o. clock a. m, the trombone choir played
the usual feStal choralS, announcing The
solemn day of Palm Sunday. The Home
church was beautifully decorated with
palms and large congregation heard
an earnest sermon on the Willingness
Of Christ" by Bishop Rondthller.
Eighteen members We're received nto the
church, while five were received 1t Cal
vary church. and sixteen to the member
ship of Christ church
a private letter received here from Il
gentleman in the tobacco business III
New York, says that 'Nall eyes are being
turned on the meeting of the American
Tobicco Company board of directors to
be held in this city Tuesday, the 2Sth
instant. 1t is thought that some sur
priSes will be sprung on the public.
Much comment is INDUCED in as 70
where the Liggett & Myers Company
of st. Louis. is in the present muddle.
Winston FuITitura Company has de-
cided to increase its capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000. The company is ar
ranging to begin operations about April
10th.
Rev. Il. e. Caldwell Will he assisted
in a series of meetings at the First Pres
byterian church, beginning April %, by
Rev. Russell Cecil, ID. D., pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, Selma, Ala.
y telegram received here yesterday af-
ternoOn states that the Wilkes county
bond case will be heard before Judge
Purnell, of the Federal co lr5. at
Greensboro next week. \ lawyer who
Us to appear i'm the ease thinks it is
highly probable that an appeal will re
taken from Judge Purnell's decision To
the Circuit Court of Appeals and then
TO the United States Supreme Court.