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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
NOTICE.

To the stockholders of the Durham
and Northern Railway Company:
A general meeting Of the stockholders
of the Durham and Northern Railway
Company has been duly called and viii
be held at the office of the company
in Raleigh, n. c., on Thursday, De
cember 14th, A. D., 1899, at o'clock
D. m. The objects and purposes of said
meeting are as follows:
LIST. For the purpose of considering
the consolidation of the Durham ana
Northern Railway Company with The
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company
and also to consider and agree upon
the terms and conditions upon which
the consolidation with such The raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad Company shall be
made.
End. And also to consider the sale to
The Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Com
pany of the property and franchises Of
the Durham and Northern Railway
Company, and the terms and conditions
of such sale.
J. M. SHERWOOD,
Secretary.
November Nth, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
The Monday Evening Club.

The Monday Evening Club will meet
at the Governors Mansion Tuesday, the
Dist inst, at 8 o'clock. The programme
is as follows:
The Light of Asia-President G. 1
Winston.
Mrs Browning-Mr. J. w. Bailey.
Keats-Mr TIheo. Hill.
Shelley-Miss Emnie McVea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
Coat Suits, Cloaks Capes and Furs.

Our purpose is to keep stock fresh
and full up all this year. About one
hundred Coat Suits, Capes and Jackets
came in by express and will be ready
for you tomorrow morning at o'clock.
This gathering is the greatest in the
city and will tell women at a glance
that this store stands pre-eminent and
alone in this matchless display as well
as in the making of little prices.
Womems Suits.-Made of Cheyiots,
yenetians and Serges-black, colors and
Oxfords Jackets lined with heavy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

A BARGAIN EVENT

This store asserts its supremacy giving great values
Our Method of spot cash buying makes possible gather
stock of goods that for Variety utility style and price
are really hard to equal by any house, not here aone but
in The larger cities
Thousands of dollars worth of new goods have just been
received and placed sale. Right now our Buyer is in
New York securing the market cung the best for your
pleasure and delight, during the holiday season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
SALE OF NOTES. ACCOUNTS, &c.

Under and by virtue OF authority con-
tanned in a Deed Of Trust from l.. Wood
lief to A. i. Davis and j. ID. Davis,
trustees, we will expose for sale, on
Monday, December 4th, 1899, at II M
o'clock, at the Court House door in the
city of Raleigh, to the highest bidder
for cash at public auction, all the notes,
mortgages, judgments, accounts and all
other evidence Of Indebtedness, formerly
owned by L. Woodlief, and now in our
hands as such Trustees under said Deed
of Trust, list of which can be seen
upon application to the undersigned OF
their attorneys.
A. L. AND ]. d. DAVIS,
Trustees of l.. Woodlief.
ARGO & SNOW,
Attorneys.
This November It'll, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

JENTNiESS NIIIiIEn Shoes.
HENRY II. HICKS.-Capudine
DOBBIN & FfERRAIL.-Pure Silks.
A. b. STRONACH.- Winter Comforts
S. & d. BERWANGER. Melting
Price.
A. WILLIAMS & CO.-Standard
Diaries.
BOYLAN, PEARCE & CO.-Wintel
Waists.
]. w. BARBER & SON-Thanksgi
Pleasures.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & Goa Bar
gain Event.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
New Rock Quarry Machinery.

The new machinery at the city rock
quarry is all now in place and it is ex-
pected that it VIII be put in operation
during the coming week. In fact il
might have been started up last week. but
the iron for the car track to be built
up the bins, that the cars may be auto
matically loaded, has not yet arrived. As
soon as this iron comes and is put down
the machinery will be used regularly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The State Board of Agriculture is call
ed to meet December 9th.
The Southern Railway has issued new
book of rules for employees.
There will be a meeting of the trustees
m, Monday, the Goth instant, in rooms
101 and 102 Marlborough House.
The Golf club has just finished laying
out its links anew and all nj 'mbers
are requested to meet at the links at
4 p. IN. tomorrow for the christening"
game.
A special service for young people will
be held today at Brooklyn Methodist
church. Rev. Mr.. Bain's sermon at IL
O'clock will be especially TO The young
people.
AT Forsyth court this week Tom Reed
was sentenced to eight years and Bob
Cobler six in the penitentiary for the
murder of ID. Rinkley from Yadkin
county.
Rev M. w. Butler, the new pastor of
the Christian church, will conduct his
first regular service here at II O'clock
this morning He will also preach to-
night at 1880 o'clock.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Corps of l..
OBJ. Branch Camp is requested to meet
with the officers of the camp at Met
ropolitan Hall Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock. Full attendance is requested;
important business.
A negro child was burned to death
near here Monday. When first seen her
clothes were in blaze, and before the
flames could be extinguished she was
so badly burned she died in few hours.
Holly Springs Enterprise.
Hiram Lodge No. 40, A. II. and A. Nj.
will meet in regular communication
Monday evening, Nov. Goth, at TO
o'clock. A fun meeting of the members
is desired. Brethren Of sister lodges
are cordially invited to be present.
Freight traffic on the railroads is now
very heavy. In the main line of the
Southern the volume of business is so
great that crews from the Western
North Carolina division have been
transferred temporarily to the main line
to help handle the trains.
Work has been begun ON the First
Baptist church, colored corner of Nor
gan and Wilmington streets, opposite the
Capital Square. The coiored people
bought this lot from the Catholic church,
and they will build there Immediately.
The Catholics bought it from the Bap-
fists. The First Baptist church stood
there once.
Not being readers of the News and
Observer, Mr.. and Mrs. K. Hibbard,
of Durham, were mot aware of the
change in program by which no services
were to be held at the Baptist Taberna-
Gle last night, so they came down and
were greatly disappointed in not being
able to hear DIR. Nelson preach. They
spent the day here, going back on
the afternoon train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

j. D. Bridgers, Editor democrat"
Lancaster, n. H., says, zone Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
croupI ever used" Immediately relieves
and cures coughs, colds, Group, asthma,
pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption. Bobbitt-W ynne Drug Co.,
w. FL. King, Adams & Moye, VIM.
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
THE WEATHER TODAY.

North Carolina: Fair Sunday; rain
Monday: light easterly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. m. Sunday: Fair, warmer,
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 60; minimum
temperature, A; mean temperature, SO;
total rainfall, @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
The Mayors Court.

The mayor had two cases on his docket
when he opened court yesterday morning:
James Hanna (white) for assault
on Willis Dunn (colored.) Fined So,2o.
w. H. Baker (white) drunk and dis
orderly Fined 1925.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
A Card Party.

Mrs. Alex. J. Field entertained party
of friends at cards ON Tuesday after
noon from four to six o'clock. Refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Field is al
ways a charming hostess and the after
moon passed most pleasantly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
Fresh Arrivals for the China Sale.

1t IS the singuIarity of this business
to sell goods economically right in the
height of the season. The principle is
correct and you like It. Tables full of
China and Glass fill the aisles. Odd
pieces you will want. Sets if desired.
Pick at random; you'll take a piece
worth half as much again. Pretty
decorated pieces at 25c and 80. - SOC
Separate pieces of real French
China from Barnie, Begoni &
Langle; Bavarian China from
Monbijou, Cope hage en-.
Royal SAKE and Vantines
Specialties in Victorienne &
Czarina at prices from Toe.
all the way up to .......... 100
The readiest sellers yet shown of that
class of goods indicating the approach
of the gift season are the famous sub
jects of art all framed in gilt with brass
trimmings, ready for wall or mantel
decorations.
Scarlet Letter, Madonna and To
the shade of the Willows att. 75c.
Sweet Memories, Ruth, the Clean
err and st. Cecilia at. LOO
DIllu Mill Dun, Sy CIlt Sib
lures Mirror and Christ at
Gethsemane at ........,...$1 .75
Harvest Morn, Merry Moments
and Amen at ................$ 2.OO
Thanksgiving Table Damasks.
Lots of look-ahead housekepers will
be glad of this chance to buy table
cloth or two from these lots. It's a
clear case of money saved
- inch Patent Irish Linen Da-
mask, value Toe, for ........ 59c.
: - inch Patent Irish Linen Dam
ask, value S5c, for. ........... 69c.
- inch Patent Irish Linen Dam
ask, value 81, for ........... 79c.
- inch Patent Irish Linen Dam
ask, value $1.25 for .......... soc.
Special Leader.
Dinner Napkins large size, all
linen. extra value per doz.. s 90
Linen Doilies, pure linen, full
fringe at per dozen 80 %, $100, S1.25
and S1.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
We are
Now
New
KidGloves
In all
Of the
Fall
Colors
And
furnishings
Popular Price Millinery.

With the additional employment OF
two expert milliners, we have been en-
abled in Il measure to catch up ana
take "a breath. A quantity of popular
priced trimmed hats have been made
up, high grade materials used and de-
signed by the best milliners, SWING
style the precedence over showlness
and will be sold at. .$3, 81 and SO.
The French designs and Model Hats
that were priced $40 and SO and cost
us as much about a dozen left, to be
sold at % per cent discount tomorrow.
Louis XIV Poke, the leading style
of the day-made of black Salin
Soleil, facing white shirred
Liberty Silk, white double-faced
satin ribbon bow and strings
caught with rhinestone buckle
long black plume and white
sweeping aigretts-worth $500
for ......... Id oU
Castor or Biscuit Gainesborough
Louis XIV style, silk and velvet
bows, brim with folds of same;
magnificent plumes 30 inches
long, price $40 for ........ o.OO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
| Directoire.

Black Velvet, Mousline shirred
velvet bow. pastel buckles, 5
large French plumes, worth $50,
for 1900. .............$1 S.75
Their is a stylish showing of English
round hats-swagger shapes and Span
ish Turbans that give the correct finish
to Tailor-made Suits
75c To 81 M
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

Taffetas. Tight-ftting, fly and box
fronts: panier straight and fiounce
skirts. Tapped and strapped seams.
$3.50 to $25 90
Women's Winter Coats.-Made of fine
Kerseys in Black, Navy, Royal, Soldier
Blue, Browns, Tans, Modes and Ok
fords. Styles are six and four button
box, cutaway and fly front Choice
Of the newest dart or Herman sleeve.
Lined throughout vith best Taffeta and
SINNERS Satins. Prices $3.50 to $40
Ladies' Golf Capes, the newest
double-faced Golf Plaids, circu-
lar founce, fringed, straight
cut. plaid backs. with and
without hoods, from $500 to $3.50
Electric Seal Astrachan yoke,
Brook Mink and Marten with
full tails, the new sweep.
Prices ... ..$3.5O to $500
See the Window and Come In.
You take no chances when buying your
underwear here-you know by past ex-
perience what values we give, what
stocks we keep. Prices rapidly advanc-
ing. but we sell our well known brands
at the old prices.
Mems Mixed Ribbed Shirts and
Drawers heavy weight $3.50. 25c.
Heavy ribbed cotton Shirts and
Drawers, German yoke, white
and mixed colors, stylish and
serviceable extra good ....... 39c.
Mems feece-lined Shirts and
Drawers, white, blue-miXed
solid blue and pink-ribbed,
feece-lined, extra heavy weight soc.
Wright's genuine Health Under
wear for warmth, comfort and
sanitary qualities, unsurpassed.
Shirts and Drawers ........ $1.OO
Ladies' Flece-lined Pants and
Vtst, heavy ribbed and perfect
fitting at Zoe.
Norfolk and Newbrunswick nib
bed Pants and Eest-half wool
should be Toe. each at 1890. soc.
Ladies Natural Scarlet and i
white wool Vest, flat woven
and shrunk at 81. OO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

Freight traffic on the railroads is now
very heavy. In the main line of the
Southern the volume of business is so
great that crews from the Western
North Carolina division have been
transferred temporarily to the main line
to help handle the trains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
Wraps and Coat Suits,

Don't wait. We are making prices 10
fill in the gaps made by those that have
gone before" We can save you %
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

Hiram Lodge No. 40 A. Il. and A. NJ
will meet in regular communication
Monday evening Nov. Goth, at 7:1j
o'clock. A fun meeting of the members
is desired. Brethren Of sister lodges
are cordially invited to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

A negro child was burned to death
near here Monday. When first seen her
clothes were in blaze, and before the
flames could be extinguished she was
so badly burned she died in a few hours
Holly Springs Enterprise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary Corps of L.
OBJ. Branch Camp is requested to meet
with the officers of the camp at Met
ropohtan Hall Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock. Full attendance is requested;
important business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

The State Board of Agriculture is call
ed to meet December 9th.
The Southern Railway has issued a new
book of rules for employees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

Rev. M. W. Butler, the new pastor OF
the Christian church, will conduct his
first regular service here at II o'clock
this morning He will also preach to-
night at 7:30 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
Thanksgiving Table Damasks.

Dinner Napkins, large size, all
linen. extra value per doz. 5 i 90
Linen Doilies, pure linen, full
fringe at per dozen 80 %, $1.00, S125
and 81 80.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19

At Forsyth court this week Tom Reed
was sentenced to eight years and Bob
Cobler six in the penitentiary for the
murder of ID. Rinkley from Yadkin
county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
a. 3. STRONACH-

per cent. on Jackets, Capes and Coat
Suits.
Our fine all-wool Family Blankets,
10-4, $2.25 per pair.
Our fine as silk and soft as down
pure white all-wool Blankets, 1914, $3.50
per pair.
Blankets 50c per pair up. Comforts
zoe. and up each.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-19
Ore SIS Goods.

Two bargain tables of Dress Goods,
Plaids, Plain and Novelty Weaves.
Prices less than the manufacturers ask
for same goods,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
A Millionaire Jockey.

Ancient Rome had its racing and its
popular and well paid jockeys. Betting
ran high. and tie excitement of the
people over the races and their favorite
color frequently led to bloodshed. Ca
igu1a--he who made a consul Of his
horse-passed most of his time rioting
with the characters
The circus was the place for the rae
ing. The largest of them, the Circus
Maximus, about 21 600 feet long, could
accommodate $50, 600 spectators. Seven
times was it necessary to race round
the spina, low stone wall running
down the center of the circus. The
jockeys drove in light chariot-usual-
ly four in each race-and Wore close
fitting tunics and leather caps of dis
tinguishing colors.
That the profession was paying one
we learn from ancient writers, money
prizes and wages being paid. The jockey
Crescens, at the age of %, had amassed
fortune, and Diocles, king of jockeys,
left to his son more than 1000, 000.-
San Francisco Argonaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
He Rerrsea 2. Cent cigar.

Some one tells a good cigar story on the
late Dick Oglesby which runs something
like this: 1t was during the Cleveland
Blaine campaign, ann Mr. Oglesby was
making his first visit of any length in
New York. For the first time Delmon-
ico's attracted his attention.
what kind of a place is that ?'' he
asked.
''Come in and see. responded his
companion. Uncle Dick went in, and
the friend ordered luncheon, on which
the two dined right royalty. Luncheon
finished, he asked the governor to ''join
him in a smoke. The clerk at the
Havanas. Uncle Dick was in the act of
taking one when suddenly he drew back
and said:
whats the price Of these p
twenty-five cents. said the clerk.
''Holy smokel' exclaimed Uncle
Dick. "Put 'em back; put 'em back.
quicki''
'*But, governor. this is my treat"
argued the friend.
''Daren't do it; daren't do it'll Put
'enl backr'
''But, governor
''See here, young man, - returned Un-
Die Dick, 81 daren't do it. Why, man
alive, if they ever found out in Illinois
that smoked % cent cigars. whether
paid for 'em or not, they'd turn me
cut of the church, and it would ruin
me politically forever. No. sir. Five
cent cigars at home and l o centers in
New York are good enough for me. -
Chicago Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
THE FIGHTING GURKHAS.
somst,sing About the Men Who Win Some
of England-s Battles.

Somstssing About the Men Who Win Some
of England's Battles.
The Gurkhas, to whose valor we owe
so much on the Indian frontier, are not
afraid of death in any shape or form,
have the instinct of instant and unques-
tioning obedience to orders from supe-
riors and take an actual and physical
delight in fighting. 1t is popular error
to suppose that they are without caste.
There are about 10 different castles
among them and several subdivisions in
each caste, but when serving in British
regiments and while on campaign
Gurkhas do not allow their caste sys-
tenn to interfere with their comforts and
will eat and drink freely with Euro
peans and among themselves. They have
no objection to taking pail at Brit
ish soldiers flask and will share a
"chapati' with the most mental camp
follower. They will gladly take cigar
or tobacco from European. but on no
account must a man of one caste smoke
in the company Of another.
All Gurkhas trace their descent from
the Rajpnts Of central India, the Thap-
pas and Gurungs especially claiming tic
have the biuest Hindoo blood in India
running in their veins. They have,
however. inteYmarried for generations
with Mongolian women. One would
imagine therefore that in process OF
time a distinctly new type combining
the leading characteristics of both races,
would have been evolved, but as u mat
ter of fact the vast majority of Gurkhas
are either Aryan or Chinese III their
cast of countenance Europeans general.
~ suppose that all Gurkhas are squat
men, with broad nostrils, high cheek
bones and deep SET narrow eyes. This
is not the case. The Second Gurkhas
regiment has large numbers of Gurungs
and Thappas in its ranks who are of
slight build, with beautifully chiseled
and sharp features, Aryans every inch.
Gurkhas have one physical peculiar
ity-their stature is below the aver
age. AS they do not wear boards and
their mustaches, iii spite of much care
never attain "a luxuriant growth, TO
a casual observer Gurkha regiment
appears to consist of boys, not men. It
is on record that when Lord Roberts
was marching through the Kurram the
Pathan women and children came out
to jeer at the striplings whom he was
leading, as it seemed, to their certain
death, and they only changed their
opinion when, largely owing to the
heroism of these same Gurkhas, the At
CHAN army was driven headlong from
the Peiyar Kotal.
The colonel of distinguished regi-
ment used to tell a story of Pathan
who had travelled long distance to get
a glimpse of the terrible soldiers that
had defeated his countrymen. When he
saw the little boyish looking Gurkhas
standing guard at the Bala Hissar. he
committed suicide ''for very shame"
at least-and this is the best part of the
story-so the guard declared when asked
to explain the presence of the dead
body.-London News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
A Mean subterfuge.

Sharp Dame-I must frankly tell you,
Mr.. Ginx, that my consent to your
marrying my daughter has been wrung
from me under protest.
Mr.. Ginx-Eh? Protest?
Sharp Dame-Yes, sir. 1 knew that
if did not consent she would disgrace
the family by an elopement. When she
wants anything, we all have to give in
to her or take the consequences, and
long experience has taught me that
might as well try to fan off cyclone as
reason with her when she gets angry,
especially if there is fiatiron or a roll
ing pin handy, and so 1 just give up at
once. Has the wedding day been fixed
ON yet, Mr.. Ginx?
Mr.. Ginx-Um-er-noty yet, and, in
fact, madam, I'm-I'm little afraid /
can't afford to marry. Goo-good day.
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
Carpenter shop Persiaage.

The Carpenter had put down his tools
and gone for his luncheon.
Life with me is a perfect bore,
said the Anger
''Tm little board myself. - said the
Small Plank.
There's no art in this country"
observed the Screwdriver. Every
things screwed in my eyes.
"You don't stick at anything long
enough to know what you're driving
at, interjected the Glue.
That's just it," said the Screw.
''He never goes beneath the surface the
way the Jack Plane and do
Tut" cried the Saw Il go through
things just as much as you do. Life's
stuffed with sawdust.
Regular grind said the Grind
stone.
81 agree with you." observed the
Bench. at doesn't make any difference
how well do my work, I'm always sat
on"
Lets strike" said the Hammer.
''That's itl'' cried the Anger. "You
hit the nail on the head that time.
"I'll hit it again, retorted the Ham,
mer, and he kept his word, but he hit
the wrong nail. That is why the Car
penter now wears his thumb in BAN
dage. 1t was his thumb nail the Ham
mer struck-Harper' Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
EnnaI to the Occasion.

They tell this story in London about
the Countess Waldegrave, who was
married four times: One evening she
appeared at the opera in Dublin during
her fourth husbands occupancy of the
post of chief secretary for Ireland. An
audacious Celt, catching sight of her
ladyship in one of the boxes, shouted
out with real Irish temerity, Lady
Waldegrave, which of the four did you
like best?''
The countess was equal to the occa-
sion. Without moments hesitation
she rose from her seat and exclaimed
enthusiastically, "Why, the Irishman,
Of course''-a remark which naturally
brought down the house"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-15
Dangerous Fluids.

Benzine and gasoline should never be
allowed to stand in bottle or in any
thing else where the hot sun shines on
it. Not long ago house was set on fire
in that manner. Never use either of
these infiammable fluids in a room
where there is ever so little fire. A
match viii ignite the volatile fumes ex-
actly as quick as base burner in full
blast. We make no apology for this
caution, for hardly week passes that
some one, somewhere. is not seriously
burned by careless use of one or the
other