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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

]. G. HORNER-Horner Military
School.
DARNELL & THOMAS Shoninger
Pianos.
S. s. MCCLURE & CO.-McClure's
Magazine.
DOBBIN & FERALL-Getting Ready
for Spring.
S. & D. BERWANGER-T on the
Searchlight.
BOYLAN, PEARCE & CO.-Six Large
Cloak Items.
BOBBITT-WYNNE DRUG COAL.
G. Field Say.
"A. B. STRONACH-The Fruits of
Early Buying.
j. d. BOUSHALL-Aetna Life Insur-
ance Company.
]. w. BARBER & SON-Wagons,
Runabouts, Els.
CROSS & notwithstanding to a
Generous Public.
REV. THOS. LAWRENCE-Nor
and Collegiate Institute.
j. STERLING JONES Provident Saw
ings Life Assurance Society.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Trium-
plant Double Continuation Sale
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.

Childrens and Infants wear. Fine
Needlework cmbroideries, LaceS, White
goods and Muslins.
The success Of this Muslin Underwear
Sale now depends on YOU. We've done
our part honestly and most thoroughly.
nothing left to chance-every selection
made is of the best mo slimped sizes
careless sewing or mean material, nor
at any other time would YOU find prices
so closely shaved--it is the stores concen
trated efforts of the year in muslin I'M
derwear selling and we we firmly believe
that our public will rise to the occasion
There is no strings tied to any of the
offering.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
An Argument by Eminent
UivineS Causes
The Senior
To Drop Out.

Reverends Atwater and Johnson have of
late been discussing the text on which
an 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 be summed up his final re-
ply: Fur fear NV any argument wild de
Postle Peter at de gate I'm er gwine
ter try ter stroy what little Ise got while
Ise here" The Senior hopes this sum
mer to drop his fish hook in ''The Stror-
ach Lochs" in Scotland; failing III
that, there are spots along the classic
waters of "Crabtree" which still re-
main unposted witt, Tadpolos, Terra
pins and Bullfrogs galore, in "Gera-
mum Valley" and much other game
wandering on "Wild Cat" which M an
ders through 1.-THE Goose Nest"
The Juniors will be in the saddle on
New Years Day; they will be glad to
greet Friends and Customers, old and
new, and will, as did the old concern,
guarantee that only the BEST stock
money can buy will 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 accessories. All other stock compare
lively good.
w. C. STRONACHS' SONS,
Successors to
W. c.. STRONACH & SONS,
215 Fayetteville st. No. IA on both
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Town Topics" Last Night,

Town Topics" was the attraction at
the Academy of Music last might. 1t is
a pretty good show-of the Weber and
Fields variety. There is good fun in it
and sometimes you will laugh n spite of
yourself. Of course there are things and
folks in it that might be improved ON,
but as a general proposition Town
Topics is worth your money and your
time The attendance at the matinee
was very small, but a fairly good house
witnessed the performance last night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Increasing cloudi-
ness Sunday; threatening weather Mon
day; light variable winds, becoming
nol'theasterly.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to s o'clock p. m: Fair, continued
warm; slight chance of rain today.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 5S; minimum
temperature. 40; mean temperature, 40;
total rainfall o inches for twenty-four
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

The Commercial University of Raleigh
must be a good school. 1t has not been
doomed" yet it has steady growth. 1t
prepares young people for lucrative and
honorable positions, and prepares them
well. Not a single one of its graduates
is idle, and every one is giving his en-
ployer entire satisfaction.
Such a school deserves the patron
age of the people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
To Male Academy Students.

To the Pupils of Raleigh Male Academy:
You are requested to meet this morning
at 10 o'clock at the Academy building
for the purpose of taking action in re-
gard to the sad death by drowning Of
your comrades.
HUGH MORRISON,
Principal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

]. J. Bevry, Loganton, Pa, writes, 81
am willing to take my DATA that l was
cured of pneunSonia e2tire!y by the use
of One Minute Cough Cure after doctors
failed. 1t also cured my children of
whooping cough" Quickly relieves and
cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe and
throat and lung troubles. Children all
like it. Mothers endorse it. Bobbitt Il
Wynne Drug Co., W. H. King, Adams
& Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
A POPULAR COMPANY.
1t Wrote Four Million Dollars of In
surance in One Year.

surance in One Year.
We publish on the eighth page of to-
days paper statement showing the
business of the Provident Savings Life
Assurance Society during the past year.
The figures there given will be inter
esting and instructive alike to all who
are looking for the best and safest in
Surance
Mr. j. Sterling Jones, of Greensboro,
manager of the North Carolina Depart
ment, published statement in last
Sundays News and Observer showing
that in one day in December the COM
pany secured applications for four million
dollars worth of business. 1t is a fine
popular company. Mr.. Jones is in a
position to make the most liberal con
tracts with agents to present the merits
of the company to the people of North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Claude Smith has been quite i'll
with the grip at the Carrollton, but is
now recovering.
Miss Meares, of Wilmington, and Miss
Bessie Underwood, of Fayetteville, are
visiting the Misses Cameron at Mrs.
Days.
William r. Kenan, Jr., Esq, who is
engaged in business with an Electric
Company at Niagara, n. Y. stopped over
in Raleigh yesterday, to visit Col. and
Mrs. Kenan. He has spent the holiday
season in North Carolina, and will return
to Niagara in a few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Stampede in Prices.

\ race to get rid of all WINTER
GOODS, we have started two months
early selling out SO you may be bene-
fitted both ways, in the buying and by the
wearing. Our most plausible excuse
for such cut rate proceedings rs that
customers are always plenty when prices
drop below the normal. This coupled
with the persistent and permanent
policy of the house, never to carry goods
from one season to another, is the I'M
failing evidence of quick clearance and
a guarantee of the newest of the NEW
at the commencement of each season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
GOES WITH BOYLAN, PEARCE
COMPANY.

Mr.. C. B. Passmore who has been
closely identified with the dry goods
trade for some time past, has accepted
a position with the large and we'll known
firm of Boylan, Pearce and Company OF
this city.
Mr.. PassmOre is a young man of sterl-
ing qualities and We bespeak for him
a large trade in his new quarters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies Night Robes.

Gowns made of best muslin; tucked
fronts, scalloped edge ruffles. Some
with embroidered insertions and others
square cut. V shape, and circular yokes,
feather stitching, &c.
Prices-25, so, SO, $1.OO, SIPS,
81 SO, up to $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies' White Petticoats.

Fine Muslin and Cambria tucked ruff
files, embroidered edges and Insertions
Torchon trimmings, ordinary and en-
ira lengths. Regular sizes SO, 40 and -.
Prices-25, 80, SO, SO, rs, and $500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies' Underskirts.

Fine Muslin, hem and tucks, ruffles
and hounces. Open embroideries and
Point De Paris trimmed. Reg
ular sizes IS. 40 and A.
Prices-$1 $1.25, $3.50, $1-75
up to $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies' Corset Covers.

High Neck, Low Neck, ' shape cir
cuIar and square cut medium and fine
grades. Tucks. embroidered edges. bead
ing and ribbons. Sizes 80, 81, Sc, SO.
20 and ~.
Prices-1o, Is, rs, 20, SO, SO, rs
and 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies Chemises.

Of fine cambria, Pride of the West and
Fruit of the Loom Muslins made with
corded bands. Embroidered ruffles. Lace
insertion and edges, every style for fash
ionable women
Prices-25, so and $1.0O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies' Drawers.

Best muslin and cambria, hens, tucks
and ruffes, embroidered and lace edges.
Regular and extra lengths, open and
closed. Sizes %. % and 81.
Prices-25. 20, so, rs, $1.OO, $1.25
and SITS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

"Rob Peter to pay Paul" That is
what they do who take stimulants for
weak nerves. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives
true nerve strength.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Childrens and Misses Underwear

skirts and drawers. Infants long SLIPS
skirts and wrappers. Sizes from infants
to II years of age
P1ice-25, 35, so up to $1.OO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Nurses Aprons,

Made from good quality apronette-
yard-yard and half and two yards
wide, full skirt length, hemmcd gather
ed ruffe top. Lace and fancy stripe
borders.
Prices-25. 80 and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
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Triumphant Double Continuation Sale

Ladies' Coats Capes Furs, EiderdoWn Sacques, Batf
Robes Blankets Quilts etc. at g per cent less thar
regular low prices, together with the Great January
Sale of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Muslin Underwear and Embroideries.

Snow White dainty pretty things attractive to every
woman in large quantities. right quatesan new patterns
intended for hard wear.
The big Clearance Sale serves tWo-fod purpose 1t
CIeas the decks for spring supplies, and gives the trad
ing public the great chance OF the year to stock up on
many needed things at prices in many cases less than the
bare cost of productiona
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
"a. .. Stronach.
BoyIan, Pearce & Co.
BoyIan, Pearce & Go.
5OyEaT redFCB U Oo' DUy'dn' TVdTCe o
Six Large Cloak Items.

An honest confession is good for the SOUL We have
too many Cloaks and Jackets Hence these prices And
as our cloak stock is the youngest in town. you will nat
uraly find the latest styles. Call early before sizes are
broken Ladies' Cloth Jackets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Ladies Tailor Made Coats.

Made from the most fashionable shades
of Broadcloth, Beaver, Kersey and
NIeltons. The new colors, Royal Blue,
Castor, French Grey, Fawn Tans, Navy
and Brown Grey Mix and Black.
J., Prices were $500, $50, 400, 500,
Reduced to $1.25, $50, 800, $50.
Misses Coats
For Il, 16 and Is years,
In Black Beaver, Navy, Brown and
Red Kerseys-
Prices were $500, $50, 4.5O, 500.
Choice now $500, $50, 800, $50
Children's Coats
For s, 10 and II years
Materials used: Golf Plaids, Kerseys,
Eiderdowns and Habit Cloths-Colors-
Royal Blue, Navy, Red Brown and Tri-
Color Plaids.
Prices were $1.25, 200, $50, 400.
Right now at $1.OO, $50, IT'S, 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

The nuptials Of Miss Katherine Boy
land Haywood and Mr.. Benjamin Whit
ley Baker, will be solemnized at Christ
church Wednesday morning at 1920
o'clock. This will be one of the notable
marriages of the winter and a social
event of unusual interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

1t is stated on the streets that Mr..
John G. Drewry viii be candidate for
the nomination for the Legislature be-
fore the next Democratic county con
was II per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

The penitentiary authorities have made
contracts to furnish 100 convicts to work
on the railroad to be built to Snow Hill
and so to work on the Aberdeen and
Rockfish railroad in Moore county. The
convicts will be supplied in abott a week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Services at the Church of the Good
Shepherd today at II a. m and 7:30 p.
m. In the absence of the rector Rev. DR..
Pittinger, Rev. Mr.. BrattOn of St.
Mary's will conduct the services and
preach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Rev g. T. Adams will occupy his
pulpit at the Central Methodist church
this morning and evening. At Edenton
Street Methodist church this morning
and tonight the pulpit will be occupied
by the pastor, Rev. c. B. Smith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

The pulpit of the First Baptist church
will be occupied today by Rev John E.
White. He will preach at II o'clock AT
night at 1880 a mass meeting of the
Baptists Of the city will be held to dis
cuss city missions. Addresses will. be
delivered by Rev. ]. o. Alderman and
Rev. J. E. White.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07
Misses Coats
Children's Coats
Ladies' Golf Canes.

Running short, on these Fashionable
goods, and the supply of Plaid bacl
cloths is about exhausted in this coun
try.
Beautiful blend Of colors-Green, RED
and Black, Blue and white, automobile
&c.
They were $3.50. $50, 1000, 1880
Yours for $3.50, 500, $50, $50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

Eighty-three shares of stock in the
Raleigh Savings Bank, par value SO.
was sold here last week for 5000 per
share The banks dividend last year
cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-07

There will be a subscription dance
Wednesday night in Henry Hall. This
is the last dance that will be given in
Henry Hall, as it is soon to be occupied
as an armory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
NRS. ctnIEPlN ZhzA."

IL may he fairly stated that Mrs.
leslie Carter has contributed chap
ter all her own TO the history Of the
American stage. Such art and such
skill and such temperament al she de-
monstrates I'm "Zaza" are elements all
too uncommon. Indeed, the entire
world has shown few women SO well
gifled by nature. and at the same time
possessed Of such energy and determi-
ration L. win as have characterized
her career from the Start While Mrs
Carriers first years on the stage show
ed crudNies, many now are most
eager To assert that even then the tri-
umphs that have at last rewarded her
were inevitable. Yet IL must not be
forgotten that while her natural quail
iications We're many. IL is chiefly by
working and struggling with one end
in View, that she has reached her pres-
ent eminence. No one can now fairly
deny her the reward. She has sac
Tlhced much for H. and every word ~
praise which has been spoken on srit-
ten OF her remarkable performance is
hers ana all Of her own earnings. \
more thrilling scene probably has not
been Witnessed in a Providence theatre
theSe many seasons than that which
occurred during the first night at the
Garrick when Mrs Carter demonstrnt-
cd her wcrthiness to stand comparison
with the best players of any stage aud
time.
1t is a ma,ter OF genuine regret that
her engagement IS for one week only
commencing next Monday, Yet the
management offers in eXtenuation of
The fact Mrs. Carriers early spring
engagement i'm London, which has ne
cesSltated curtailing bookings i'm every
city. All credit is due David Belasco
for his brilliant work FOR we do not
doubt that his well known skill and
Judgment have saved the play for
America. The cast will be one OF IN.
best ever seen here. Seats viii go on
sale Friday mCrairg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
N0.T0.Hkn sold and guaranteed By all drug
"u'to'nke gists 10 CUKE Tobacco HabiI.

senator Clark for many yearssand had
been one OF his active supporters IN his
campaign for the Senate. Mr. Camp
Dell subjected tho witness To "A search
ing examination. Mr. Pine said his f.
nancial condition prior go his election
10 the legislature was about the same
as IL was now,
Mr. Pine said has he had received
$1,000, which he had deposited in June
from the bank Of w. A. Clark a co. OF
Butte az the instance OF Mr.. Welcome.
This was part paymen, for services ANA
expenses I'm work for Senator Clark. on
an arrangement made with the SEM
tor soon after the Senatorial election
lie had ever since then been engaged
I'm working uD evidence for the dis
barmenJ OF State Senator W. \. Clark
or Madison county. He received about
$1,000 in ALL
On cross-eXanination, Mr.. Pine stat
Cd that he had been a supporter of
MIR Clark of Butte since 1885 when Mr.
Clark was q candidate for delegate TO
congress and was defeated. the witnca q
said. by the treachery OF Marcus
DAILY" He said he ha3 never received
any money from Mr. Clark or any of
his representatives for his vote for Mr.
Clark for United States senator nor
for any promise to vote for him
David G.. Brown, Democrat. who
has been collector of customs fOR Mon
tana and Idaho for the past seven
years. testified that ne Was a friend OF
Senator Clark, Dut had never spent any
money i'm the senator's behalf. He de-
MED that $50 600 had been placed TO his
credit In the hank at Fort Benton last
January Cor the benefit OF ]. l.. True
scatt member OF the legislature
The committee adjourned until Mon
11V
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
FRENCH GOVERNMENT PLACES
ORDER FOR STEEL CARS IN CHlC,GO

Chicago. Jan. 2t.-The Tribune says
The French government has given to
the Pressed Steel Car company ot
Pittsburg an order for 100 steel freight
cars for the Paris, Lyons and Medi-
tcrranean railroad. The war depart
ment Of France is planning To equip
the government roads with steel cars
that can be converted without diff
Guilty into armOrod oars FOR use I'm
tie transportation of troQps --a-re-
suits obtained in the use Of these cars
which viii be shipped to France i'm a
shOr, time will determine the Fren. Al
govcrnment's course uf action In equip
ping ell government lines with steel
cars. II is probable that orders for
thousands Will be placed dn this coun-
try.
Tho cars weigh l0000 pounds each
and will be shipped in sections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
PAPER TRUST DENOUNCED BY
AN EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION

Denver, Jan. 2i.-The Colorado Edi-
torial Association ct It's annual meet
ing here adopted resolutions declaring
the paper trust 10 be an enemy to
newspaper publishers and readers, and.
therefore. 10 society and good govern
ment."
Congress is asked Immediately to re-
peal all tariff duties on paper and it's
component partsr and the resolutions
declare that the hotass0ciation will con-
slider as its enemy any senator or con-
gresham who fails Co do his utmost 20
repeal such laws at tho present session
tion Of any such member. The rcsolu-
tions We're adopted With but two dis
scnting votes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
ENTIRE COMMUNITY WAITING TO
SEE TEACHER GO MAD FROM RABIES

Dauberville Pa. Jan. 24-W. X.
Loose. a teacher OF the public school
here, whose school was closed for fear
that he might be attacked with hydro
phobia and do injury 10 the pupils, is
taking long walks during the holidays
for exercise, and also because ne wants
to be seen daily by all the parents of
his pupils.
They must not think | ann in danger
OF rabies" he said Il am all right but
70 have people cycling me closely all the
time 10 see II ann going mad is an eX-
peHence that few people undergo. You
see l am STOUT. robust and have plenty
" good blood. l never felt better in ny
fife Yet rhp first Tning 7 think of when
| come downstairs i'm the morning Is
am going mad today. when any one
looks al me Il is like the question: Are
vOu going mad? If So when and
where Keep out OF my way They
closed my school 90 protect the pupils
| have no objection To that. | was Bit
ten ON the hand by strange dog un-
der the front porch of my school The
dog evidently had been chased and FIR
cd at. We tried 90 overtake the ami
NAL. To Kill il. but failed. The news
soon spread that 7 had been bitten by
q mad dog ON the ninth day | was
advised NOT To drink water I'm the school
as n | became mad 7 might scare the
children. The attendance dropped on
from tlfty 10 twenty. | inquired the
cause. aud was told that parents were
afraid to have their little ones about
me. Then the directors closed tho
school They viii keep II closed for
some time
II drink Water i'm public. move about
and let everybody see me cheerful and
contented. ! am trying tu have them
do less staring at me, ~ if | were go-
ing mad. II requires considerable ef-
fort To brace up over thi- matter. but
7 am sure ! am all right Dr. MstcIniss
cauteriZrd the wound promptly and
thoroughly and ! neNDr experienced
anything wrong 7 have read up all au-
th1r.ties on hydrophobia hut ! don't
think 10 necessary u take any special
treatment. " 7 get a tit ~ know what
10 do The only Inconvenience
there is in 't is 90 have whole neigh
borhood looking az mo as ~ tho neNt
minute ia go mad, But hope an this
VII Fo.n blow over or course. 10 "a
unt pleasant to think tha, YOU might
possibly go mad"