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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17

she recruits her ranks Of friends. In
Washington she was famous during the
Senator'S years Of office as one Of the
most talented hostesses that the Senate
could claim She seems TO have been
horn with q gift for entertaining II IS
a gift that has its origin IN an entire
absence of self-cdpsciOus1ess and an en-
tire cousc-oUsness oI tae needs OF otneF7-
II is the simple and old-fashioned virtue
of loving ones fellOw--na1. It ts freedom
from posing.
When she gave her regular Christmas
dinners 10 Washington ueWSbOys, sac
was the same hostess that she was to
Cabinet members. Her guests were the
center Of interest, not herself The boys
ate and ate again. firstly TO stop being
hungry and secondly 70 enjoy being fed
They were conducted from turkey 70
rnince pie with as careful detail as II it
really mattered after all They ate and
were merry, and said the best things Of
her that their vocabulary aforded-aud
they thought still better ones
The Washington life is over now. The
ca pital has lost one Of its best. From
now on her time viii be spent IN the big
place at California and PowelL-the great
drab house that stands At the top or the
steps that stand at the top Of the hill.
Here the doors are closed Just now ana
l stumbled against a bamboo roo that
stands guard across the steps, but there
is a gardener clipping weeds II the green
velvet and keeping it sprInkled as part
Of his religion tor Mrs Stanford IN
U-ah-ope. but l heard she may be BACK
next month mum" The lawn Will be
ready when sne comes
Probably she will spend even more time
in rhe MerIo Park home than in the city
These two houses have both been decided
TO the university, under the condition that
their Civer remain life tenant Of them.
There are many in that simple PaIo Alto
life who always welcome her-not only
STUDENTS and professors, but the employees
of the vast estate. During the life OF him
vhorn the ranch people call the Guvner'
an almost feudal system existed-a
feudal system in so far as the laborers
dpDended uUon this same ''Guvuec for
necessities and some luxuries OF every day
life: but the system was nineteenth cen
t1Irv republicanism IN every letter OF its
y,oli- vork-well-I l-I-pay-we law. The widow
~ t7e ''Guvner" has continued his sys-
fem and carried out his wishes toward
these people as well as toward the stu
dents Her executive power seems limit
less Every tenant on the estate continues
- have as Of old the use Of horse, a
COW and the gift of all fuel used In the
ears round. 1t was during his lifetime
tLat She instituted the custom Of sending
Sach family a Thanksgiving turkey and a
S@I9-is4rnas goose. Her Good1esses have
D-ade the men at the stock farm as loyal
as a company of wisely held soldiers. and
+ba economies that they were able TO prac-
&c during the estates dark days are
r-,at+ar of pride to every man OF them
Thev liked TO help the big school and
ter+ of all they liked TO help Mrs stan
FORD. And besides all these there are ht-
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17

tie stories that don't 60 abroad tell
ing themselves. but can be found for
the hunting There is a little old woman,
who lives BY herself down where the foot
hill road cuts across the barley fields.
This little old woman had husband Ol-ce
who worked for the Gunner" and then
the husband died one day. But somehow
the little old woman went on living IN the
same house, although she had no money
10 pay rent, and somehow fuel kept on
coming to her door, although she htd no
man any longer employed on the estate,
and her chickens remain hers ana
seem likely to, so long as she lives.
Mrs Stauford's charities also spread out
to adjacent towns. Mayheld. mile or so
beyond the campus rejoiced for several
years in a wee bit of a kindergarten
within q wee bt of house, where two
part Of Mayfield society, while Mayfield
mothers washed and scrubbed and bar
gained. The whole school was esta blish-
ed and supported by Mrs Stanford
bounty They were great days when the
beuefaCtress arrived a the kindergarten
door and descended from her carriage to
spend a forenoon with colored balls and
sand pictures and ptnafored happiness. A
proud mother sent Robbie TO the school,
and she tells me of one Of these visits
when Mrs Stanford laid her hand on
Robble's head and patted it, 1t was like
II used 10 be in England when great la
dies came from the great houses TO see
their tenants.
10 the famous BracChi, Italian driver Of
American buses. who has named the
Youngest Of a noble line Leland Stanford
T'nIversity Bracchi." / have never heard
what they call him for short.
Mrs. Stanford has Travelled widely and
studied what there was to learn where
She travelled She has brought from
Europe collections that adorn her homes.
But the best Of these have been turned
over 10 the university museum, where
they are within the reach Of ali. So
much as can be of her travels are brought
back to the stay-at-homes whom she
cares for.
1t is in the home at Meulo Park that
she likes best to be. She loves the quiet
stfuIneSs Of the house back behind the
trees and the pink geraniums. There are
more lawns and flowers there than on all
Mob Hill put together, and she likes them
There is a friendly green parrot hanging
on the porch that rasps the air cheer
fully. and there is a team of bounding
booming Great Dane dogs TO come to meet
one She likes the eucalyptus-sh
drives and the sight Of earnest young
faces on the campus. She likes the pleas
ant Sunday services in the chapel. 1t Will
be only a month or two now before thS
students will see the dignified, blaek-rohed
figure again. The freshmen of this year
have already centered within the stone
walls and have tasted the first bitter and
sweet OF college life, but the guiding spirit
of 1t all they have yet TO know. when the
gray mother Of our fostered youth" re-
turns. hAIHR1N n MARCH
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Il. II. King. city clerk and trea-
surer of Wilmington, who was called
to Raleigh by the death of his mother,
has returned home.
Mr. c. H. Lindsey and wife, of Chapel
Hill, were in Raleigh yesterday. Mr..
Lindsey, who is vice-president of the
new bank to be established at Chapel
Hill. says brick bank building will be
erected near Mr.. ID. McCauley's store. 1t
will be a strong financial institution.
The Harlowe correspondent Of the
Beaufort Herald, says: Mr.. Ashby
Baker. one of Raleighs most successful
manufacturers, and Mr. Ed II. Lee. Il
prominent cotton broker, are rusticatin :
mt Mr.. John s. Morton's who seems to
have gotten up reputation for keeping
a very pleasant place for the health and
pleasure seekers They seem to be en-
joying pond fishing and cunning. They
have made several trips of the kind ana
always go back pleased"
Miss Julia Gulck, youngest child of
the famous missionary family of Guiicks,
and born on the Sandwich Islands, is Wis
iting the family of DIR. Curtis on East
Lenoir street. She has been closely iden-
tilted in missionary work in japan with
their son. Rev W. Il. Curtis, for many
years. 1t is to be regretted that she
must leave Raleigh on the 1915 train
this morning, as all who are interested
in mission work would greatly enjoy
meeting this charming woman.
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SUPERIOR COURT.

The following cases were disposed OF
Superior court Yesterday:
Citizens Nantional Bank OF Raleigh vs..
ID. Hutchinson. order for service II pro-
cess on defendant under chapter 10,
Laws of 1891.
Ava NJ. Creel VS.. John Il. Creel, verdict
nd Judgment granting absolute divorce.
English American Loan and Trust
Company VS. John w. Hinsdale and
others. Order for service of summons
on Phillip w. Avirett and guardian.
w. +. Brewer VS.. L. y. c. Continued
by consent.
Mary Dry VS.. James Dry. Verdict and
Judgment granting absolute divorce.
S. j. Bennett VS.. }. A. Jones. admin
istrator j. =. Welsh. Judgment IN IA
vor Of plaintiff for $40.
J. J. Center VS. Matte Young. Or
der of restitution and Judgment dismiss
ing action.
w. Il. Quinn VS.. J. A. Sexton. 5udg-
ment of non-suit.
Elodia b. Yancey ct ais ex parte.
Order amending decree of sale.
Lederer q Block VS.. J. $. Hildebrand.
Non-suit
John Johnston VS.. w. u, Blake ct ais.
Judgment dismissing action at cost OF
plaintiff.
l.. III. Adams VS.. II. III. Battle and ].
\. Holding administrators Of w. II
Pace. Verdict in favor of plaintiff for
SS94.92.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
SPECIAL ITEMS FOR
MEMS WEAR

One item of unlaundered shirts, one
item of night shirts, one item of socks
and one item of neckwear. Each pick
ed for print because the prices are lower
than the regular run.
Mems Unlaundried Shirts, made
of Cast Iron Muslin and Linen
Bosom-all the new improve
ments-usual SOC, special. -. 35c.
Is for $1.0O)
Mems Fine Cambria Night Shirt
extra long, embroidered 'front.'
pearl buttons; a shirt that
usually retails at Toe, special. soc.
Mems Fine Seamless Pure Egyp
tan Cotton Half Hose; made
extra wide across the instep and
full sizes-colors, Black, Tan,
Red and Blue-four solid shades.
Special value. -. ....... 12 1-2c.
Mems Wash String Ties, made of
fast color Madras. .......... Sc.
(J0c. Il dozen.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
PROF. ID. III. HILLS LECTURE.

The Westminster League Of the Pres
byterian church is again to be congratu-
lated.
The audience which assembled last
evening to hear the lecture of Prof. Hill,
delivered upon invitation of the league,
was large and thoroughly capable of en-
joying the literary treat which the
league had provided. The lecture upon
'the Philosophy of Joke" swept the
audience delightfully."- along upon a cur
rent of instructive thought, whose sur
face sparkled with humorous ilustra-
tons of the truth presented. Any al
tempt to give an outline of the lecture
would be unsuccessful, and result only
in injustice to its author. 1t was one
Of those literary productions which, to
be appreciated. must be heard, or, a.
least, be read in full.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29

here; some we don't keep, but well get
them for You if desired. More corset
selling in April than other months.
Here are a few of our standard makes:
SUMMER CORSETS.
Our Special''-good quality net, .
hook, zone around waist. All
sizes, ....... csc.
Zero-Heavy Net, hook, long
waist, 3 zone strips, lace trim
med ......... ........ .'.''' oo''
The Babbie-4 hook, extra quality
netting, double stitched zone,
lace trimmed, long waist, short
hips. ....... ...'''..''' oo''
5-Hook Summer" Corset, wide
girdle shape zone, Silk Tossed,
wide bOned. ...... QUO
G.. Il. Summer Corset, extra fine
netting, Silk Tossed, ! wide zone
in back, double zones i'll front,
4-hook long waist, medium bust
and hips. 49,. ......... 49,. soc'
Thomson's Glove Fitting-Nen-
tilating, Paris Shape, Lace and
Ribbon trimmed-4-hOok, short
hins' ........ 800
No. 397 r. & G. Corset-the long,
short Corset-long waist, short
hips, hooks, extra quality,
coutil. Sateen Stripped Lace and
Ribbon trimmed. Each pair
made on iron form modelled after
the human figure-beautiful fit. 81. 90
c. r. Corset, Paris shape, fine
coutille Sateen stripped, Lace
trimmed hook, made of the
best material used in the manu-
facture of Corsets. Each pair
guaranteed to be perfect fit. y 90
Thompson's Glove Fitting
hook, short hip Corset, Paris
shape, lace trimmed-extra
quality coutille-noted for its
graceful curve. which fits the
figure perfectly. ....... ...... .OO
Special orders taken for ''The Dow
ager Corset especially adapted to
stout figues. For description see May
issue of Ladies Home journal.
= The first of the weeks sales are still
interesting. Our great values is where
advertising pays.
1.-ALL OF OUR FINEST MIL
LIVERY REDUCED
ESPECIAL SALE OF soc. MIN
COLORED DRESS GOODS AT 39c.
3.-SP ECIAL4 VALENCIENNE
LACE EDGINGS, I2c. AND Ice. A
DOZEN YARDS.
4.-THE BIG WASH WAIST
SHOW AT soc, Use. AND $1.OO.
5.-DO YOU RIDE a COLUMBIA?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
MORE CORRESPONDENCE WITH
Some of the incest People
IN THE WORLD.

We do not like men, if they knew how
to say nice things, no keeper of Il
Grocery Store would ever prove wit
ness.
We do like Women, they are sometimes
hard to please, but are always apprecia-
tive and generally fair.
Il have lived in Washington, ID. G.,
and New York, have paid 80 and 60
cents pound for Butter, your Holloway
Butter is just as good if not better"
HilSboro, y. c., April Is, 80.
"Your Roller Champion Flour is per-
feet. Since | commenced to use it,
have had no trouble with Rolls, Beaten
Biscuit, or Pastry"
You must pardon me for only giving
you orders for Coffee. My husband has
business connections which he thinks
require him to buy groceries from an
other store he, however, makes your
Coffee the exception"
Above are some extracts from letters
we have received from ladies, in a bust
ness experience of many, many years,
we have rarely had an acknowledge.
ment from a man.
We are sure the quality of our Flour,
Butter, Coffee and Tea cannot be eX-
celled. We are constantly receiving
finest Southampton. Va, and North Car
DINA Hams and Sides.
Pickles, Olives and Olive Oil, Capers,
Condiments, Salad Dressing, CatSup and
Sauces, and Pantry supplies of every
description.
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s9Neswau311Muy1s dagswuaaaGzwsyN, SMezuaoa7GMpyde
Advertising!

thing which expected by the public this age Of pGgrfs
life whou undue effort the utmost importance that we nouo
well established the guide posts and to the
traveller which particular abroad these
result that has the best advertisements
the bill
larger Hep us to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
PORTRAIT PRESENTATION

In the Supreme court chamber this
morning, at 10 o'clock, the Sons of the
Revolution will present to the court por-
traits of James Iredell and Alfred Moore,
who were distinguished patriots in this
State during the Revolution, and after
wards Associate Justices of the United
States Supreme court.
Mr.. Junius Davis, of Wilmington, a
member of the Society, will deliver the
address of presentation. The public is
invited to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29

ne season, the style ana tne prices are III
convincing proof is in comparison as to value.
strong, easy fitting; full satisfaction awaits you.
Ladies' Kid Ties and Opera Slippers-sizes
to8
Black Dongola and Tan Strap Ties and Oxford
Slippers, patent leather tips and facings-dollar
values,
Dongola Oxford Ties, plain patent tips and
tips of same; Adams nnersole, strong compe-
tition squecher,
Solid Service line; Cincinnati made; eight
styles, all new shapes; favorte line with the
people,
For the drawing-room, street wear or for
dancing; II different styles of Vci Kid await you;
the newest shapes, just opened,
Nearing perfection in Oxfords. Great display
of ingenuity by the shoe artist in getting out
this peerless line of fine grade low cut shoes,
newest lasts, black kid ard tans, Vestlng tops,
kid foxed, beaded and scalloped, heel and spring,
II different styles, none better,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
FIRST REGIMENT BAND TO
NIGHT

The Academy of Music should be
packed tonight to greet the First regi-
ment band. 1t is composed of excellent
musicians who shared with the volun-
teers of the First Regiment the priva-
tons of camp life and service in Cuba.
The Savannah Morning News of April
18th, said that the First North Caro-
lima band was the best band in Savannah
when there were more than dozen of
the regiment bands in camp there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
STREET. EXTENSION

At the board Of aldermen meeting last
night Mr.. Drewry stated that arrange
ments had about been completed with
the Seaboard Air Line for erection of an
iron bridge so as to allow the extension
of Peace street. Also a petition was
read from property owners, asking extern
sion of Hargett street westward and
offering to give the right of way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
KILLED BY A FALL.

Thursday night. near Hamlet R)bt.
Middleton, now of Laurinburg. but for
merly an employee in the Seaboard
shops here was killed. It is supposed he
fell from the train. His body was found
yesterday by the engineer IN one of the
troop trains. Middleton was about %
years old
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MALARIA.

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form. No
cure, no pay. Price soc.
wed Il sat m d Gin
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
CITY ITEMS.

Don't fail to hear the First regiment
band.
Go to hear the band tonight It's the
finest of all.
The registration books for the city
election closed yesterday
The First regiment band tonight at
the Academy of Music. OF course you'll
be there
Revenue officers yesterday seized
100 Jacobs cigars at Smithfeld. These
cigars have counterfeit revenue stamps
on them.
The train carrying the Fourth Nir-
ginia regiment. recently mustered out
passed here yesterday in four sections
over the Seaboard Air Line
The cost of the recent meeting of the
Board of Agriculture including the eN-
penses of the Committees on Fish and
OH immigration, was S1GS.55.
There is in show window ut the
store of Sherwood Higgs X CO.. n good
collection of Spanish relics brought from
Cuba by the Governors Guard. g
A Federal prisoner-John Fisher. a
negro-was yesterday brought here from
Craven county and put in ahe panltcn-
tiary. He gets fifteen months for per-
jury.
The funeral Of little Marion Love, will
be conducted from the residence of her
grandparents. DIR. and Mrs. w. l..
Hodge. 54S East Hargett street, at 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The Salisbury Telephone Company
was yesterday incorporated by the Secre-
tary of State. Its capital stock is Slo.-
600 and the incorporators ara ). III.
Wiley, J. A. Kelvin and l.. l.. Gaskill.
Mr.. III. s. Goodman, of Detroit, Michl-
gan, representing the Michigan Stove
Company, the largest manufacturers of
stoves i'm the world is in the city visiting
their agents. the julius Lewis Hard
ware Company.
1t was reported at the meeting of the
board of aldermen last night that the
Yates pond has been drained, as prom
ised by the Water Company, ant as
soon as it somewhat dries out the dam
will be cut entirely away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
THE, WEATHER TO-DAY.

North Carolina: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; fresh east to south winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vi
cinity to s o'clock tonight:
Saturday: Fair.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday;
Maximum temperature, 10; minimum
temperature, 70: mean temperature,
GO: rainfall. 90 inches (for ~ hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
MARRIAGE AT MARSHALLBERG.

The marriage is announced at Mar
shallburg of Miss Rosbel A. Royal,
daughter of Captain Morlin Royal, to
Mr.. John VIM. Bryon, of Onslow county
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
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A NIGHTGOWN OPPORTUNITY.

A NIGHTGOWN OPPORTUNITY
These lots at these prices should go
like wildfire. Not much profit for us,
but mighty good advertising all the
same.
MUSLIN GOWNS.
Tucked Yoke, ruffle in neck and
down front of yoke; extra wide IS
all sizes. a......... Seoe.
MUSLIN GOWNS.
Empire, Surplice and Square Yoke
effects-Embroidery and lace
trimmed. 49,. ..... .... soc.
EMPIRE GOWNS.
Lace and Embroidery Trimmed.
Some with Lawn Ruffles around
collar, edged with Val Lace;
others plain tucked yoke. ..... 75c.
OUR CORSET EQUIPMENT.
Many women have their favorite cor
sets. We keep many fayorlte makes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
Speaking About%s
CAPUDlN|I|:::,

We wish t. call especial attention to
its harmlessness.
A leader IN Raleigh's best Society,
said to us the other day: "Capudine is
the only strong Headache Remedy that
l can take without bad effects following.
l and my daughters like it very much"
Twenty-Five cents a bottle at all Drug
Stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-29
OXFORD SHOE SALE.

The season, the style and the prices are right. The
convincing proof is in comparison as to value. Stylish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
BOOKER T. WASHINGTONS ADDRESS.

SPEECH BEFORE THE PATRIA CLUB-oFFICERs
ELECTED.
The annual business meeting Of the Patria Club
was held last night at Delmonicos and officers for
the coming year were elected. There ad-
dress by Booker T. Washington on tine Solution
of the Negro Problem in the South"
William Ives Washburn the president of the
club. presided and after the election OF officers
he retired. His successor is Professor Francis M.
Burdick of Columbia College. The other officers
are: Vice-presidents. Jacob F. Miller. William
BrookAeld and Mrs. Charles II. Denison; secretary,
Dr. c. b Chaplin; treasurer. Frank Dudley Tans-
ley Executive Committee for three years, Adel-
bert H. Steele, Colonel F. c. Loveland and Mrs.
Ralph Z. Trautman. The reports of the various
committees show that the club has had an ex-
ceptionally prosperous winter. Mr. Washington,
In his speech, said in part as follows
white man into daily, visible, tangible contact with
the benefits Of negro education VIII go turther N
fhe mere abstract argument and theories that
can be evolved from the human brain; In proper,
or better than a white he will find his place
in our economic and political life and his place;
be that of a man. 1t is not our duty to set metes
and bounds upon the aspirations ana aIaDitioHs
see that the foundation Is wisely and nrmly iatd,
that plants ise IN the ss Of UI He
in Intelligence and religion and in the confidence
viii win, regardless OF all temporary makeshifts.
obstacles and discouragements. -,
foundation for those that are to come. l would
not advocate that the end OF every nesros eqg rca
erty. skill in agriculture. mec; anical and INDUS
trial arts. but would, with All the emphsass OF
my soul remind my race over ana over aealn ih.t
IL we OF this generation lay the foundation wen IN
these children and childTens charen W,
and success in letters. arts and statesmanship
Then VII the he aaod s9rg and the winds blew
and IL fell not for 1t was founded upon rock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
-'tk@l

"A-- -HkN
THIS AFTERNOON AT 3.
CONCLUDING SALE.
AMERICAN ART GALLERIESs
MADISON SQUARE SOUTH. NEW YORK.
A REMARKABLE COLLECTION
OF
SUPERB ORIENTAL
PORCELAINS.
Including many specimens OF
HIGH QUALITY
GREAT RARITY.
Fine Old Enamels, Carvings in Jade.
Agate and Crystal;
Selected during the past four by the wel-knovn
Connosseur,
r. O. ARBUTINOT,
SHANGHAI. CHINA.
THOMAS E. KIRBY. Auctioneer.
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. MANAGERs.
9 East 2sd ST.. Madison Square South New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN PARIS.

The United States Government Is to have It's own
building at the Paris Exposition of 1900 and in this
structure II is expected there will be restaurant
for the accommodation OF the thousands OF Ameri-
can citizens who will visit Paris next year.
Commissioner-General Peck. in announcing the
nlans Of the United States Government building in
Paris mentioned the fact that restaurant would
probably be established in the building. One OF the
officers Of the Commission said yesterday at the
New-York office that this announcement had
nlunged the Commissioned eneral into Of
trouble and added: "Mr Peck has been sorely
tried and overwhelmed by applications for places
with the Commission. but they have been az moth
ing compared with the applications for places as
walters in this prospective American restaurant
Walters from all parts Of the United states, re-
gardless OF color, nationality, nave deluged
Commissioner General Peck with applications for
places in the restaurant Judging from letters re-
ceived. would imagine that every waiter In
this country male female, white or colored, ex-
ment at the Paris Exposition Of 1907