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Evening capital., 1899-12-27
ORER1AsH0sUSE
WIN. SIMS, MANAGER
Monday. January lst.
SPECIAL MATINEE AT 80.
THE EMINENT MAGICIAN
A. S. L. HEWES,
In HIS
MARVELLOUS Entertainment

.' 'Tis true; there is magic in the web of it,
Shakespeare.
PART THE Chamber OF Marvels,
containing Succession OF Surprises. A
series OF beautiful and mystifying expert
ments OF Sleight-of-Hand and Natural
Magic, many Of which are new and
original. ending with the astonishing act
-"The Volatile Chronometer.
PART 1.-THE Consummation OF
Wonders. Mephistophles Outdone. The
perplexing and battling experiment. The
Haunted Clock of Bagdad. and the beau
,itul feat to be known as, "The Mystery
of the Fairy of Rcsan.'
PART lII-The new original and SEN
sational illusion founded upon a histor-
ical event. entitled: loan OF Arc"
MITINEE PRICES-ChiIdren, lOc.
Adults. 30c.
NIGHT PRICES-Ga.lery. 15c.-
Admission, 25c. Reserved Seats, 35c.
Reserved Seats on sale at City Drug store
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

7 OsT.--A HAND SATCHEL. CONTAINING
- 50 90 and some SIN all change, also some
receipts. Lost somewhere on Main street, prob
ably betweenlM and Hollid ay oke' stores.
A liberal reward II returned to 90 Hanover
street
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

NOTICE ROYSTONl e. MARTIN WILL
IN G. can that Chimney of yours at q reason
able cost. Give me call. All orders left at
Feldmeyer's Book Store, Maryland ave. will
receive prompt attention. 119w.
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

r Osr.-oN SATURDAY NIGHT. DECEMB-
II er 23rd, at Naval Academy Gymnasium.
MADEIRA SHAWL, wish initials n. N. X t,
In corner Finder piea,e leave at litut. Kim
melrs, 40 Upshur Row. d27-1w
Evening capital., 1899-12-27

R FOR SALE -BATTBAU FOR SALE
- cheap. Complete. Apply TO CAPITAL
Office. dl2w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

er's corner, and runs S. 43 w. 112 poles,
with Dixon's line, then to a gum, then
n. 60 w. so poles to a pine, then \.
81 II. 90 poles to Bell and Kirkman's
corner, then n. : w. 225 poles to Il
lghtwood post ON the old Canny patent
line, then n $50 Il. 2T9 poles to JEFF
Pugh's corner, then s. 20 Il. so poles
to Canny's patent line, then S. II W.
162 poles to a lghtwood knot, then S.
AZ Il. 100 poles, then $. 20 w. 81 poles
to C0oper's, now Joe DiXon's line, then
with his line to the beginning.
On land of A. S. Powell and wife and
Armand Oglesby, in Craven county,
bounded as follows: Adjoining lands of
Charles NJ Griffin VIII A. West and
others-on the north 10y Mosely Greek
on the e. by Cartridge branch, and \.
s. Powell's home place. ON the 5. by \.
S. Powell's home place and w. III.
Vests land, known as X. Il. Vests
home place and on the west by w. II.
Vests land and Mosely Greek, CON
tanning % acres more or less.
On land of o. Ii. Perry, in Craven
county no size of timber mentioned,
bounded as follows: Beginning at
Washington bridge over Bachelors
creek to the thoroughfare, then up
courses of thoroughfare to Neuse river,
then up said River to Streets line, then
with Streets line to Washington road,
and then down said road to the begin
ming.
On land of ]. Ii. Lee. in Jones county,
bounded as follows: Beginning at w.
w. Smiths line S. Il. corner on Ire main
IL 70.
SwansborO on the west side--then run
ming with said w. w. Smiths line y.
761b w. 122 poles to the corner of said
w. W. Smiths land, thence ). w.
105 poles to John Simmons line, thence
with John Simmons lines SS12 II. 127
poles to the main road, thence with said
main road n. ~ t. Is l6-100 poles to
the beginning, containing 20 acres more
or less.
On land of j. C. Fitzpatrick and wife,
in Lenoir county, bounded as follows:
Adjoining the lands of Abram Harget,
j. l.. West and others, beginning ut n
black gum on the new road, j. Il. West,
Abram Harget and j. G. Fitzpatrick cor.
ner and runs with J. l.. Vests line
nearly north course to Caty
Moore's line thence with heT line
nearly west to her and Fitzpatrick cor
ner. thence with their lines southwest to
Caty Moores and ]. G. Kilpatricks cor
ner, near Kilpatrick's field, then with
the north side of the field going east,
to the cart road, thence with said cart
road to the new road, then down the
new road to the beginning, containing
80 acres
Also the following personal property:
One 250-horse engine, and one naptha
launch.
ENOCH WADSWORTH,
$. G.. ROBERTS,
Receivers.
Newborn, April %, 1899.
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OFFICERS FOR DURHAM
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN ALL
REN0MiNATED.
Lawyers and rtc.ors to Play Ball. Vance
Literary Club to Give Its Third Annual
Debate. Other Notes.

| Durham. y. c., April 26.-(Speclal.1-
A mass meeting of the citizens OF Dur-
ham was held last night, and treme1i-
dous crowd was present. Il he opJeC.
of the meeting was to discuss the Schooi
bond question and to nominate board
OF aldermen and mayor. +. l.. ruler
was made chairman, and j. Frank Mar
dry acted as secretary, assisted by rep
| resentatives of the press Speeches were
made on the bond matter by Chairman
Fuller, Major w. \. Guthrie and \. >.
| Bryant After this nominations were
in order. The present mayor, NJ. Il. Nc
Gown, was nominated by aclamation for
reelection. The nominations OF candl-
dates for aldermen were then gone into
and resulted in the nomination of the
entire present board as follows: c. n.
Jordan. w. A. Guthrie, ~ NJ. Johnson,
-. W. Pope. J Il. Norris c. G.. Taylor,
NJ. G.. Markham.
Mrs. G. b. Green and little daughter,
Rosa, left this morning for Newbern, the
former to attend the annual meeting or
the Woman's Missionary Society of the
North Carolina Conference, and the lat
ter to attend the annual meeting of the
Bright Jewels Society. Both go as
delegates from Trinity church.
The lawyers and doctors of this city
are to play game of baseball to-mor-
row afternoon at the park. The proceeds
are to go to the Watts hospital.
Rev. j. w. Wellons returned this morn
ing From Elon College, where he attended
IL meeting of the executive committee
of the college. Nothing except regular
routine business was transacted Mt this
meeting.
The Vance Literary Club of this city.
viii have public debate on Friday night
| at eight o'clock in the court house. This
will be the third annual debate given 10y
the club since its organization three
or four years ago. The query for dis
| cussion is, Resolved, That the City OF
Durham should either extend its corpo-
rate limits, or restrict its municipal priv
leises and advantages to the sole use
of its own citizens" The speakers are
as follows: Affirmative. CIyde Iatter-
son, Il. NJ. Hobgood and j. L. Con
rad; negative. Raleigh Floyd S. r.
Patterson and j. Nj. Umstead. Prof. ].
\. Matheson. Rev. II. l.. Wharton and
Rev. 5. s. Bost are to act as Judges
The officers selected for the occasion
are: President, c.. w Barbee: Secre-
tary, Joe Horton; Chief Marshal, Lenox
Tprnbull; Marshals, Highsmth, Stephen
son, Tillett and Hicks. This debate is
probably the only one ever had in Dur
ham in which blind man is upon the
program.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum choir.
under the management of Will X. Cooley
and Miss Eva Minor. gave concert
in West Durham, tonight Tomorrow
! night they will be at the Durham Opera
House.
Ill. 4. Latham, former well known
newspaper man of this State, was a Dur
han visitor today. He is now located al
Tate Springs. Tenn
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COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT,

Guilford. Y. c., April 26.-(Special. -
The college has just received, through
the Kindness of Mr.. Joseph NJ. Dixon. of
the class of 50 fine specimen for the
Museum of Natural History. viz. Il
mounted mountain lion. or puma. The
animal is more than seven feet long: its
head stands high-about four feet-wtl
mouth open. showing powerful teeth
It's tail is large, about 3 feet long and
nearly straight. One hind foot stands
well forward, and its appearance is. III
every way, a striking one. The college
greatly appreciates being remembered by
her sons in this way.
Mr.. Dixon is prosperous lawyer al
Missorla. Montana. is son Of Mr.. III
W. Dixon of Snow Camp, n. c., and
although, like many other of her distin-
glished sons, he has left his native
State, he still cherishes for her the kind.
est interest.
The following is programme of the
various exercises of commencement
week, to all or any of which the public
will be cordially welcomed:
Websterian Oratorical Contest-April
2Sth, at s p. m.
Henry Clay Oratorical Contest-April
10Th, at s p. m.
Public Lecture by Prof. Ormand Stone
Virginia University, May
9th, at p. m.
Baccalaureate Sermon May 18th. at II
p. IN. John w. Stagg. Charlotte.
Baseball Game Between the Alumni and
the College-May Sth, at 3 p. m.
Alumni Address-May Sth, at s p M
Frank B. Benbow. Glass Of 81.
Commencement Day.-May 9th, 10 a. m
Oratons by Graduating Glass.
BaccaIaureate Address.--Rufus Nj
Jones, Hayerford College.
Alumni Reception.-9 p. M.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
ATLANTIC HOTEL GOSSIP
THE MANAGER AND A GUEST DO
BATTLE.
AND IT WAS ABOUT THE GUESTS WIFE
A Cuspidore Said to Have Been the Weapon
Used by the Husband. Divorce Pro-
ceedings 10 Follow. A Charge
in the Management.

Morehead City, April 26.-(Special.J
Quite sensation has been created
here by an incident that occurred in
the Atlantic Hotel some nights ago.
During the past winter Mr.. and Mrs.
Pau ntunpnios, OF ooluSDol il.., .-4e
management OF the notel. About d
month ago MIR. Omega roster came
from Raleigh to take charge OF the
Atlantic Iof the summer. 1t took
some time 10 make nectssary ~ rdrs
ments lor turning, over ana repairing
ne properly .,nu OTHERWISE Se,ung A.
III svoa shape Ior the suninui.
-,lr. ana ,4rs. l1uAapnley aiAdl soIne
days ago have been stopping at the
MOTEL.
NOW the story goes, and it comes
from Humphrey : Irlends, tnat Mr.
humphrey Il rev nights ago came III
unexpectedly upon Mr.. Omega roster
and MIS-. Humphrey III the latter $
room. y night ensued, IN which Mr..
Foster was knocked senseiess, re-
ceiving injuries by being hit across
the mead with a CHINA cuspldore. his
wounds were such as to make it neces-
sary for doctor to be sent for
Mr.. Humphrey is now in Goldsboro.
Mrs. Humphrey left Immediately BY
boat for Stella and took the train at
Maysyille. 1t is stated that She Is in
Wilmington at present.
Several gentlemen from Raleigh,
who are interested in the hotel, ar
rived here last night. 1t is under
stood that there will be a change in
the management.
Mr.. Foster denies the above story.
He claims that he and Mr.. Humphrey
had difficulty about business mat
ter, and that Mr.. Humphrey attacked
him in his (Foster's) room.
1t is learned here that Humphrey
will begin divorce proceedings at once.
A prominent lawyer from Goldsboro
came here in response to request
from Mr.. Humphrey Immediately
after the affair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
MURDER NEAR WILSON
THEODORE FURNACE KILLED AT HIS UN-
CLE's STORE.
Murderer Tried 10 Eide the Crime by Setting
The Building on Fire. Blood Hounds
on the Trail,

Wilson, y. c., April 26.-(Special.)-
Last night some fiend went to the store
of Theodore Turnage, about eighteen
miles from this place, and killed Mr.
Bob Turnage, who was clerking for his
uncle, Theodore Turnage About mid
night some one discovered that the store
was on fire, and upon rushing to the
scene CHASTITY spectacle was presented.
for in the store room. stretched upon the
floor. was seen the limp and lifeless
body of young Bob Turnage weltering in
blood and with his throat cut from ear
to ear. 1t is thought that he was
aroused and induced to open the store
door, when his assailant cut his throat.
robbed the store and then set the build
ing on fire with the hope that the body
would be destroyed with it. No clue,
but bloodhounds are on the trail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. II. p. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. c. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric
BItters. Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left him.
lie says this grand medicine is what
his country needs. All America knows
that it cures liver and kidney trouble,
purifies the blood, tones up The stomach.
strengthens the nerves. puts vim. vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. If weak, tired
or ailing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only 30 cents. Sold by all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
4 DEAD MAN BROUGHT TO LIFE.

In Paris recently a man was revived
whose heart actually stopped beating. A
daring surgeon through the dead mans
ribs. grasped his heart, set the blood IN
circulation. and the man breathed,
opened his eyes and lived. 1t is proba
bic, however, that the rally will be of
short duration, although this detracts
not at all from the miraculous nature
of the deed If he had kept his bowels
regular the disease could not aaye at
tackled him. Hostetter's Stomach lit-
ters is natures strongest ally When
her laws have been repeatedly disroga ID
ed, when a tired stomach has been
abused until Indigestion. constipation and
bilioHsness are the result, then the Bit
tiers proves its efficacy. 1t will help ia-
ture restore the brightness TO the brain,
and health and vigor to the body. For
nervousness, weakness of all sorts. fea.
laria. fever and ague, liver and kidney
troubles-all of which arise from weak
stomach-it cannot be egualled Your
doctor would be the first to recommend
it.
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N. c. State Bonds
FOR SALE.

Under "An act to authorize and direct
the issuing of State Bonds to pay off
the debts of the States Prison and for
other purposes" bids will be received by
the State Treasurer, at Raleigh. y. G. for
$4,000 of North Carolina per cent
bonds, running ten years from January
LIST, 1899, interest payable July and jan
nary. These bonds are exempt from all
taxation. Bids under 1.04 not consid-
cred.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. Bids will be received until May
I'D, II m. w. Fl. WORTH,
State Treasurer.
Raleigh, n. c., April 16, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
NEW YORK TRUCK QUOTATIONS
BY Messrs. ]. 4 G.lLippman. Wholesale
Commission eMrchants.
(Snecial Star Telegram.

New York, April %. Strawberries are
IN good demand; fancy, twenty-five to
thirty cents: common. fifteen to eighteen
cents per quart. North Carolina lettuce
two to tire dollars per basket; barrels
hive to six dollars. Asparagus is bring
ing from three to four dollars per dozen
lunches: cabbage, five to six dollars per
barrel crate. The weather is fine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Our delivery wagons deliver ice each
morning and evening to all regular GUS
toners who will get tickets and let us
know their names and places half a day
in advance.
Drivers will sell tickets and ice for
cash at same old low prices. We cannot
fill orders for small lots promptly unless
such orders are given before wagons
leave Factory. Those wanting small
lots quickly, can get them at cellar,
under our office 107 Fayetteville street.
Tickets for sale at from 60 cents per
100 pounds down.
Ice well packed for shipment at 80
cents per 100 pounds per Express.
Raleigh. n. c., April II, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Pneumonia, la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping-cough readily yield
TO One Minute Cough Cure. Use this
remedy in time and save doctors bill
or the undertaker's. j. Hal Bobbitt and
Henry Il. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
NINETY PER CENT.

OF. the people are afflicted with some
form OF humor. and this causes a variety
OF diseases. The reason why Hood 5
Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail is
found in the fact that it effectually ex-
pels the humor. Scrofula salt rheum.
boils and all eruptions are permanently
cured by this great medicine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
MAJORITY AND MINORITY.
An Incident of Bryan's Visit to the
Cruiser Raleigh

tNew York Journal.)
" liam Jennings Bryan visited the
cruiser Raleigh yesterday Accompany
ing him We're Jerome O'Neill. George
". Thompson, and &. w Everett.
Men in the small boats on the river
cheered. sailors in the huneh tools.sofI
their caps. Women clapped their dain-
tlly gloyed hands. Colonel Bryan bowed
You are right on nine points. but
you are wrong on one" said a sailor
to him timidly.
That's big majority" Colonel Bry-
an replied. smiling
The sailor made his cap roll under
ms fingers. He was embarrassed and
deferential. He had the air of fearing
that ms compliment was misunderstood
Mckinley is wrong on nine points
If be is right on one" the sailor said.
That's big minority" Colonel Bry.
an replied, laughing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Little neglected scratches and wounds
frequently result in blood poisoning.
Better heal them quickly with De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, thoroughly
anti-septic application with a record of
always curing piles, old ulcers, sores,
cuts, wounds and skin diseases. j. Hal
Bobbitt and Henry L. hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
ITCHING RUMORS
Iorturing Disiguring
EcZemaS

and every form of itching, burning, bleeding,
Scaiy, pimply, and blotchy skin, scalp, and
piood humors, with loss of hair, instantly TO-
ueVed and speedily cured by warm baths with
CoTIcURA SOAP, gentle anointings with CUTI.
cURA' the great skin cure, and full doses of
CeTIcURA REsoLvENT, greatest of blood puri-
hers and humor cures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

1t has been many years since the wa
tiers of Eastern North Carolina have
been so full of behring's. The first part
Of the season was poor but latterly the
catch has been immense
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
INCREASE IN STRAWBERRY
SHIPMENTS.
The First c. +. L. Car Load Shipped
Via the w Il w. Yesterday.


Wilmington starr
There is daily increase of the straw
berry shipments from Wilmington and
all shipping points throughout this sec
ton. Yesterday there were 1900 crates
shipped by express over the w. and w
road between Wilmington and Colds
boro, and there was in addition solid
{. +. Il. car of berries in which various
Wilmington truckers and others all along
the railroad were interested. The &. f..
Il. ca" was the first of the season.
OF the express shipments yesterday
OH the w. and w. 215 crates were from
Wilmington and $50 from Rocky Point,
Wallace shipped about 500 crates and
Burgaw about 800, so a Star reporter
was informed by Mr. w. b. Brice. of
Wallace, who arrived in the city last
night.
1t Is expected that there will be a de.
cided Increase in shipments today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Col W. s. Cook has been renominted
for mayor after hot campaign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, re-
liable, sure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27
BANKS AFTER SWINDLERs

Secretary j. NJ. Miller, Jr.. Notified nv
Several North Carolina Banks az
Swindlers Who are Operating in the
State.
Charlotte Observer.)
Mr. John NJ. Miller, secretary of the
State Bank Association. is in recent Of
letters warming the banks of Charlotte.
through him of several parties, Burt and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-27

Ford alias John Peck. Samuel Miller
and John Scott. swindlers, who are OPP
Grating in North Carolina. Mr.. Miller
received the following letter from Lau-
rinburg in reference to their operations:
There were two parties here on the
10th instant. calling themselves John
Burt and Samuel Ford. They rented
two houses, preparatory to moving their
families here week later. They then
went to furniture store. bought, S105
worth of furniture. drew check on
the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Staunton, Va. for S135. and asked the
furniture dealer to pay them the differ
ence in cash, and keep the furniture
until they returned. OF course we adj
vised our dealer not to cash check but
hold it until we could wire. This occurred
after the bank closed The parties be-
came alarmed and left here on the
evening train, on the 10Th, going in the
direction of your city
TAXING THE FARMERS.
Mr.. Miller also received Il letter from
RoXboro. in reference to n man who had
been going through the country, fax
ing the farmers He got nearly $1,000
in the Roxboro section. He gave his
name as w. T. Niece, of the firm of
w. /. MCGEE 4 Go. "IIe operates
among the best farmers" the letter
states, taking such notes us no bank
would refuse to discount
From Burlington, Mr. Miller received
he following:
On March Bird man called at this
bank and offered to sell me two notes
for 500 each ON good farmers that |
knew. he said his name was X. c. Adj
ans. and that he was from Charlotte,
\. {. | asked him what the notes were
worth and he asked me to make him an
offer for them. | then bought the notes.
paying $50 apiece for them. | saw the
parties a few days ago, and they say
he told them he was from Danville They
had Il contract with him to furnish some
goods in ten days, and it has now been
thirty days, and no goods. They are
satisfied that he is Il swindler."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-28
"DRI1v INTO DECENCY."

stood at Seven Dials and heard the policemans account of what it used to be: Seven Dials is no more like the slum of old than is the Five Points to- day. The policeman's story ram bled among the days when things were different. Then it was dangerous for an officer to go alone there at night.
 Around the corner there came from one of the side streets a procession with banners, parading in honor and aid of some church charity. In it marched young men and boys with swords and batle-axes, and upon it's outskirts skipped host of young roughs-so one would have called them, but for the evil dence of their honest employment-who rattling collection boxes, reaping har- vest of pennies from far and near. I looked at the battle-axes and the collec- tion-boxes and thought of forty years ago. Where were the Seven Dials of that day. and the men who gave it it's bad name? asked the policeman.
 "They were druv into decency, sor!" he said, and answered from his own ex- perience the, question ever asked by fainthearted philanthropists. My father, he done duty here afore me in '45. The worst, dive was where that church stands. It was always full of thieves, ,"-whose sons, added mental ly, have become collectors for the church. The one fact was whole chapter on the slum.
 T,op5nptc yxJau with tho topop+S ,,,, adopted at last in New York with the slum landlord. He was "druv into de- cency." We had to. Moral suasion had been stretched to the limit The point had been reached where one knock-down blow outweighed bushel of arguments. :. The rear tenements were chosen for this purpose.
 They were the worst as they were the first, of New York's tenements. The double-deckers had, with all their evils, at least this to their credit, that their deathrate was not nearly as high as that of the old houses. That was not because of any virtue inherent in the double-deckers, but because the earlier tenants were old, and built in a day that knew nothing of sanitary re- strictions and cared less. The mortal ity of the rear tenement had long been a scandal They are built in the back yard, generally back-to- back with the rear buildings on the adjoining lots. If there is an open space between them,it is never more than 9 slit foot or so wide. that gets to be the receptacle of gar bage and filth of every kind, so that the windows in these walls become a sources none.-Atantic.
 were nOne.--Atlanti