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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina-Fair Sunday
Monday probably snow; continued cold;
light to fresh west to north winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin-
iry to p. M: Fair, increasing cloudi-
ness Sunday afternoon. /.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, "a; minimum
temperature, ID; mean temperature, 1S;
total rainfall, 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31
Beautiful New Year Card.

The handsomest New Year card we
have seen has been received from The
Sterling Cotton Mills, of Franklinton,
n. G. 1t is as beautiful as the high
grade warps made by thai successful
mill which has from the first been sue
cessfully managed. Mr.. ). g. Vann is
president and treasurer. J. w. Daaiel
secretary and ID. NJ. Cook superintend-
ent--a trio Of as good m9n as North
Carolina is proud to claim. On the last
page of the card are these words:
I'VE make: Single and ply warps rs
to 22s. Put up N CHAINS aDJ balls.
Our mill is equipped with all new and
the most improved machinery. All our
warps are made or Dem Wrappers.
Quality guaranteed. Second to none"
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an Arg mant by tmi ent
Uivines Causes
The Senior
To Drop Out.

Reverends Atwater and johnson have Of
late been discussing the text on which
IN eminent colored divine preached on
Christmas Day at Gamers Station.
How Hardly Shall a Rich Man Enter
Into the Kingdom of Heaven"
The Senior arrived at the conclusion
that the Rev. Ransom Johnson was
right, when he summed up his final re-
ply. Fur fear Nv any argument wild de
Postle Peter at de gate Inc er gwine
ter try ter stroy what little Use got while
Use here The Senior hopes this sum-
mons to drop his fish hook in THE Stro-
mach Locher" in Scotland, failing in
that, there are spots along the classic
waters of "Crabtree" which still re-
mains unposted. with Tadpoles, Terra
pins and Bullfrogs galore, in "Gera-
MUM Valley and much other game
wandering on "Wild Cat which
Meanders through "The Gooses Nest"
The Juniors viii be in the saddle on
New Years Day; they will be glad to
greet Friends and Customers, old and
new, and win, as did the old concern,
guarantee that the best stock money
will buy, will only be sold.
No mistakes if there be such uncor-
rected. No complaint unheard. Our
stock is new and complete and we will
warrant everything to be as represented.
Roller Champion Flour, Holloway S
Butter, Seal" Brand, Java and Mocha
Coffees and "He-No-Tea" head the list
of necessaries. All other stock compare
lively good.
w. G. SDRONACHS' SONS,
Successors to
w. G. STRONACH & SONS,
215 Fayetteville ST No. ii on both
Phones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

Lewis Dennis, Salem, Ind, says,
"Kodol Dyspepsia Cure did me more
good than anything | ever took" 1t
digests what you eat and can not help
hut cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles.
Bobbitt & Wynne Drug CO., w. III. King
Adams s. Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31
A. 3. STRONACH-

On Wednesday morning of this week we will show
unusual bargains, all just purchased within the
past days, by Mr. A. Sronach whose special "trip
TO New York was to attend the great annual sales which
take place Just before their first of JlnUary inventory
They will arrive and be ready to show Wednesday,
and every shopper will snare in the benefit of low prices
which secured for us. The assortment consists of
useful articles that will be needed in every family and to
buy at will be many dollars saved in your favor
We advise our patrons to see these goods and you will
make selections at less than prices before the advance
in cotton goods
Beginning Monday morning, January Ist 1900 all Win
Dress Goods Capes Jackets Fur Coarees and Scas
Coat Suits Ladies' and Chdrens Underwear all are otter
ed at low clearngout prices.
We bought our Outings, TckngS, Bleached and Brown
DomescS, Fannes and Flannelettes, Sheetngs, Prints,
Peaes and Gnghams before the advance in cotton goods
and we share this advantage with our customers.
Buy your North Carolina Wool Blankets, Down and
Cotton Comforts of US.
Friday as usual, Remnant and Bargain day.
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stockholders' Meeting.

The stockholders of the Raleigh Saw
ings Bank viii meet at their banking
house ON oLlay, January 9Th, 1900, at
IL o'clock m.
JOHN T. PULLEN, Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

The new ice factory to be established
here by Mr.. Forbes. OF Richmond. and
managed by Mr.. Harris, will be in opera
ton before next summer. The incorrora-
ton papers have already been prepared,
and the promoters of the enterprise are
only awaiting the settlement of ques-
ton in regard to side track which they
have asked the Seaboard to build to the
factory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

Adversely fattereth no man." but
the pains of dyspepsia turn his atten-
ton to Hoods Sarsaparilla and in its
use he finds a cure.
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S9sesmOo9aG1vy6e, 59gesWo03aGsmvy&'
The backbone and starting point of January bushes
is the
MUSLIN Underwear SALE.

This announcement recalls great sale of ladies' Misses
md ChiienS Muslin Underwear, held January year age,
) fresh IN the minds OF MANY OF our customers
January of thu year will record even lArg9r
aIeS We have much more goods, bought b re the ad
vance in prices begao and know better hat YOU Want
This tot Of SNOW VIII OARME Y is at the famous
low prices Of year ao great deal OF the underwear
fere II this sale costs about the same as the mate
i4 would without the making and costs you less than we
soud Nv buy ii for today, prices going up SO fast
Fine rbroidereS, ValenclenneS, Torchon, Medici,
Point de pars Italian Laces used in the makeup OF
these popular priced garments
New tmbroiderieS for 1000 Our Import Order OF En-
broideres now ready, Tables full at fronte ntrance
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Barrett Thompson
ARCHITECTS,
IIs IL Fayetteville ST.,
RALEIGH, N. e.
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the National Bank of Raleigh will
be held in their banking house in Raj
eigh, n. c., January 9th, 1900, at II m.
II. II. BRIGGS, Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Christmas music will be repeated il
some of the churches today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

The register of deeds yesterday issued
marriage license to only one couple: MIR.
John Gotten, age SO, and Miss Partly
Ann Lowe, age IL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

Federal court meets Tuesday morn
ing and will probably be in session for
two weeks. In addition to very heavy
criminal and warrant dockets there are
big United States civil and libel dockets,
also in the Circuit court heavy equity
and law dockets, to be disposed Of, All
these dockets are this time unusually
large and will take up much time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

program that was rendered ON Christ
mas Day will be repeated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

Mr. Morson's school will open tomor-
row after the Christmas recess.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

The insane white man who has been
in Jail here for several days was yester
day afternoon taken to the insane asy-
lum. He is violently crazy, and his case
seems to be a hopeless one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31
Blankets --BIankets.

weather goods wealth prices
1888
awo4 IA Blankets G at. ~ and ~ % Goods reduced 800
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

night at seven o'clock. Mr. Adams is
one of the ablest young men in the con-
ference, a graduate of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, and well equipped for his work.
Presiding Elder Gibbs will preach at
the morning service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

A new firm, J. B. Green and Company,
has opened up a retail grocery store at
the stand formerly occupied by Mr.. G..
o. Ball, having bought Mr.. Ball out.
The firm is composed of young men.
Mr.. J. B. Green, the manager, has for
the past four years been with w. B.
Mann and has much experience in the
grocery business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

The annual meeting Of the Capital
Club will be held in the club rooms next
Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-31

At the IL O'Clock service at the Baptist
Tabernacle today, Rev. Mr.. Hall, pas
tor of Monroe Street Baptist church, OF
Richmond, Va, win preach. At the
evening service, the pastor, DR.. Simms,
will preach Friends are cordially invit-
ed. DR.. Simms, who recently resigned,
will remain as pastor until February 1st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
DEATH OF DR.. CHARTERS.
AFTER MONTHS OF SUFFERING
FIE ENTERS INTO REST.

The announcement OF the death of
DR.. &. l.. Charters ut his home. No. a.
College Place. ut noon yesterday, was
received with expressions of deep sor-
row by his many friends in Norfolk
He had been in falling health for
several months which confined him to
his bed for weeks prior 10 his demise
The deceased was born in the city of
Richmond, in 1865. and was the son OF
the late DR.. William Allen Charters.
who persisted in the fall Of the Cap
ltol building during a session of the
General Assembly, i'll 1870. and wac; n
brother of the Hon. w. y. Charters
one of the Supreme Judges of the State
OF Georgia, and of Mrs. Sykes. OF Roa-
noke, Va
DR. Charters graduated in medicine
at the Richmond Medical College some
ten years ago, and after obtaining his
diploma practiced medicine a shor;
while in Roanoke. Later he came to
Norfolk, and successfully followed his
profession until he was forced to deslst
by his rapid decline in health pr
Charters had held the office OF City
coroner for number Of years. and by
his uniform courtesy and kindness
made host of friends.
About seven years ago he married
Miss Fannie Elizabeth West. daughter
of the late VIM. NJ. West of this city
who survives him with two children
a son of five years and an infant
daughter fourteen months OF age.
For weeks he was conscious of his
approaching dissolution. and began to
set his house in order" ana as he
neared the death line he accepted of
salvation through Christ. When the
last hour came, that hour for which
earth has no comfort and philosophy
no hope, he gently reclined his dying
head on Jesus breast and brcathod his
life out swee,ly there.
y Very touching scene occurred at
his bedside short time before he
passed away. 1t was the last tender
and loving parental act he could per
form on earth. He had his two little
children brought before him. and in
his presence they were dedicated to
God in baptism by Rev. 4. $. Lloyd.
oil 81. Luke's Episcopal Church Ii was
solemn scene. and will never be for
gotten by those who witnessed il.
His remains Will be taken to Rich
mond this morning via the Chesapeake
ana Ohio railroad, and the funeral win
take place at the grave in Hollywood
Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
BUSINESS iMcui7lgs.
NON RESIDENTS ANXIOUS 10
START FACTORIES HERE.

NON RESIDENTS ANXIOUS TO
START FACTORIES HERE.
Mr. T. T. Dawes. statistician Of the
Board OF Trade ana business Mems
Association. has received three letters
lately OF considerable importance. Two
OF these are queries as to The oppor-
tunity for establishing new business
ventures here and the third shows
something of the distance from which
inquiries of Norfolk frequently come.
one of the inquiries is from a party
desiring to start a Furniture factory.
ana one from a gentleman Wishing to
start horse blanket mandatory.
ihcse two are open to any member OF
me association wishing to sec and au-
swer them. or able ia give Information
IN aid of the projects Tho third lot
Ter Is from party Of Johannesburg.
south Africa. asking for descriptive
matter regarding the city of Norfolk
All "iii he promptly answered. S7ve-
RAJ gentlemen are already Interested in
the two manufacturing inquiries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
LAWLER-

Mr.. Joseph j. LAWYER. Jr.. Of this
city, and Miss Marie y. Hickey, thc
bright and wusome daughter Of MIR.
and Mre. y. j. Hickey, OF No. Viz
gnia street. were married at st. Mary's
Catholic Church at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. in the presence Of a large
asscmblagc OF relatives and friends.
| was Il fun dress wedding.
The chancel ana altar OF the sacred
edilicc We're beautifully decorated with
palms, ferns. smilaN, etc. in honor OF
the event.
The bride was bscominsly attired in a
rich white liberty SILK over taffeta silk.
with bridal veil. caught With pearl or
naments. and carried brides roses and
Lilies of the Valley.
Miss Margaret Hickey. sister Of The
bride acted as maid OF honor. She wore
white orsandie over silk ana carried
pink carnations.
Mr.. T.. f. LawIer. brother of the
groom. was best man.
The bridal party entered tie church
and passed up the centre aisle. while
the organ. presided over by Professor
+. j. Doran. rendered THE wedding
march, the bride following on the arm
OF her father. Arriving in front OF the
altar and chancel. she was met by the
groom. where the beautiful marriage
rite of the church. which made them
man ana wife. was improssivoly sol
e't'ii"eu ny Key. tner JOnn DoheFty,
pastor OF the church. assisted by Rev.
Father Joseph E'rioli. assistant pastor,
ana kev. Father T. j. Wilson, Of the
church of the Sacred Heart
Alter the marriage brilliant rccep-
ton was held at the home OF the brides
parents. and was attended by large
company of invited guests.
Later on the BRIDE. adorned in a tan
cloth travelling suit. with hat and
gloves TO match. ana the groom cu-
barked on tbs WASHINGTON steamer for
4 two-weeks' bridal tour to Washing
ton. Baltimore and Philadelphia. on
their return they viii reside for short
while with the brides parents.
There was a magnificent display of
useful, ornamental and costly bridal
presents. the gifts OF the groom and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
"0RANGE BLOSSOMS"
-Four Couples United in the Bonds
of Wedlock.
voik johnson, Lou.hrnn Cruiser.
ana Lawicr-Iickcy NuptiaIs Soi-
imnizcd In This city, ana Frcuch~
Faikcustcin TN Lurny, Page Co.

A brilliant and Fashionable wedding
was celebrated at the First Presbyte-
ran Church at 8 o'clock yesterday ar
ing MIR. Adolphus Volk, formerly of
Washington, ID. c., and Miss Mamie X.
Johnson, the handsome and accomplish
ed daughter of Mr.. Christian johnson,
of Portsmouth.
The bride was attired in n handsome
blue cloth travelling dress, with hat
and gloves to match, and carried
brides roses.
Miss Matte Brock, n close friend of
the bride. was maid OF honor. She wore
white organdie over green silk and car
ried pink carnations.
The bridesmaid was Miss Annie
Blake. of Washington. D. c., who wore
costume similar to the maid of honor
and carried pink carnations.
The best man WAS Mr.. John Nolk. of
Newport News. n brother of the groom,
and the attendant was Mr.. John John
son. 4 brother of tho bride
The ushers We're Messrs. Lewis Smith
and John Fletcher of Norfolk, and j. ID.
Griffin and Dennis Michaes, of Ports
mouth.
conventional black and the ushcrs in
cutaway coats and light trousers and
buttonniers.
The auditorium of the church was
deliberately decorated with palms. and
ferns and other choice flowers. and was
filed with the friends of the happy
couple to witness the nuptials.
The wedding party entered the
church and proceeded up the main
aisle, the bride following on the arm of
her brother, while the organ. under
the skillful manipulation of Professor
j. Pollard i;ives. gave forth in sweet
est strains the wedding march from
Mcndclssohn. Arriving in front of the
pulpit. She was met by the groom ana
Rev. Edward Mack. the pastor, VINO
impressivcly performed the ceremony
that united them i'll the bonds of holy
wedlock.
At the close of the nup;ials Mr.. ana
Mrs. Nolk left on the Washington
steamer for bridal tour North They
Will be mt home ut the Atlantic Hotel
after May %.
There were n large number Of beau
tful. useful and costly bridal presents.
among them diamond earnings. the gift
of the groom. ana a 500 silver service.
from the employees of the navy-yard
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
RIVAL TEAMS OF El 5.
MATCH GAME OF BALL FOR CON
FlIDERATE MONUMENT.

Preparations for the baseball game
between crack team from Norfolk
Lodge No. IS. Il. p. q. Elks. and like
team from Portsmouth Lodge of clks
are going forward rapidly and the pre-
liminaries will soon be ready for pub
LEGATION. The game is to be for the ben
eiit of the Confederate monument fund.
and the ladies' of Pickctt-Buchanon
Camp and the Daughters of the Con
isderacy are taking lively interest.
me game undoubtedly will be "A lively
bGrlesquc. and the stars OF Elkdom will
participate. Two hundred- pound John
Grady VIII IL. pirc the game. and seve-
raj physicians of the city will act as n
stan of surgeons.
The game will be preceded by a IA
rade IN full uniform through the streets
led by Il band of music. ana the order.
mas gone forth that there will he abso-
W'ely no deadheads on the grounds
The cause and the clubs arc cxpectod
To draw big crowd. rs Portsmouth
l:lks have accepted the invitation ana
challenge and will heartily cooperate
for the occasion
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
first Baptist churcn Kcv,v,,.

The meetings at The First Bnptist
Church are Increasing in interest. Rev.
DR.. Thornhill. who is aiding the pas
tor. has made a very favorable impress
sion. He preache; twice daily. at 4 D.
m. and 7i5 p. m. and the congrcga-
tons are increasing at every service
His subject last night was Two
Worlds He used the parable Of Dives
and Lazarus as the basis of his dis
course.
Dr. Thornhill spoke with great earn
estness and power. and the sermon held
the close attention of the audience from
beginning 10 end.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
THE ART LEAGUE.
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT At
THE OLD NEWTON MANSION.

The entertainment to be given to-
night at the Newton House on Cranky
street, under the auspices of The Nor
folk Art League promises to be a sue
cess beyond the expectations of the
league itself The contributions to the
auction sale of pictures and other works
OF art. have been most liberal. Several
trusts from away have responded with
sketches. and Norfolks most talented
artists in water colors, oils and china
have responded We'll
Six Cups of Chocolate" the plov
given at the Confederate monument en-
tertainmeni, is also to he repeated with
the original cast, scenery and costumes
Dancing. music and refreshments viii
complete the evenings entertainment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS,
ALLECHANY COUNTY. VA.

This entire property has been purchased
by AIR CARTER BRANTON HU INTER-
of West virginia. who proposes making
many improvements and refurnishhing
the hotel and cottages throughout The
management Of the hotel will be cont.n-
ued under Nlr. H. T.. EAKLE. who has
Tor the past three years operated IL So
successfully.
These charming springs are situated in
lovely valley. crsconcrd in the back
hone OF tie AlleShanics. NJ an elevation
Herilu' al Virginia. and only nnc miles
from Alleshauy Station--thc highest point
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway nv
actual analysts tho best ,halybeata
water I'm this country: mono better in tho
world; elegant bath pools. Beef and NUT
ton supplied from tho @ncst bluegrass
sod. Vegetables in ahunda uca. grown in
the garden OF tn noted property. Rates
moderate. For further particulars write
Il. L. EAkLE. JR.
aui'lm Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
EoY'S GOSPEL ARMY.
MIR. AND MRS. PAGE ENTERTAIN
jE=As-tt.NIIE y. NJ. c. \.
MEMBERS

a very pleasant social event was en-
Joyed by the members of the Boys
Gospel Army, who gave the recent pub
lie entertainment under the auspices OF
the army a the home of Assistant Sec
rotary ambrose Page and wife, on Holt
street. last night. The event took the
form of a toothpick social. The house
was decorated With hundreds of yards
of toothpicks on colored cards. lastly
draped from the ceilings and walls. and
tooihpicks abounded in the fruit ana
other refreshments. Gross questions
with crooked answers" Joker in see
tionS. guessing games" and chiocc
selections from one OF Edson's best
monographs constituted the program
of the evening. Mrs. X. w. PAGE Of
Lynchburg, MIR. and Mrs. GemmeIl.
Miss Lydia McCourt and Miss Hazel
grove and General Secretary Mcacham
were among the invited guests. An OK
ceedinSly pleasant evening was passed
by all present Expressions of regret
were numerous when it was found that
the time for adjournment had arrived.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
Observation-Disclosures.

Maj. f. NJ. Colston. OF Wilson, Cols;on
* Co., bankers. of Baltimore, was here
yesterday on visit. and left for Rich
mond in the afternoon, going thence to
Petersburg, whore he will visit the old
battienelds. on which, as member Of
General Lees staff. he saw some active
duty during the Civil war He will re-
turn to Baltimore Saturday.
MI Carl Conrad. inventor Of the cell
ebrated Budweiser beer. and now hold
ing an important position with the An
heuser-Bussch Brewing Company. at St.
Louis. is in the city for a several days
stay. and with him i.s Mr.. Arthur
hlrsch of New York. auditor of the
same company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-27
THE DIRECTORS
a NEW iNpusrR
INFORMATION OF
THE IMPORTATION OF MAN
GANI.SE

The good ship Eambirn. Captain
Browncll, from Rio via Nassau. ar
rived Yesterday and both he and Cap
tain Salter, of the Kings County. were
receiving hearty handshakes all along
the wafer front AS was stated yes
terday. the manganese ore they bring
aggregates about 5000 tons ana fhls will
be shipped to the Carnegie steel Works
for use in manufacturing steel plates
for the navy.
CAPTAIN \. V. Munro states that the
ship Canada will bring some $500 tons
ana that this Will probably 90 the same
way but that shipments may he
brought later for the Virginia mills.
ihe shipment of manganese ore to
TINS port is II new industry for this
section. as this has formerly nearly all
come to ihiladelphia 1t is pronounced
oN the hospital surgeon of the Amnri-
can Legation at Rio rs the safest and
most sanitary cargo that can he
Drought from South America. AS vel
low fever Serms positively Will not de-
Nelop in II snip loaded with H. Thus a
snip loaded With mangancse practically
cHrr'es II clean bill of health in her
cargo ''>'
The captains feel that this trade
should hc given every erco,ir,l,-crnent
pN Norloik business men and authorj-
ties, and that as few impcdincuts MS
may be VIII be put in the way. II en-
couraSed thus they viii keep IN The
trace and encourage others To i5in
mem thus working for Norfolk while
also working for themselves.
compliment was paid the Nirrin-
."n- Plot by Captain Salter who. on his
arrival. predicated The order for n new
ioresail To salmalIer on tho la,!cr's
securing him the latest issue Of this
paper