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Evening journal., 1900-11-23

Decidedly the best burlesque per-
formance ever presented in this city
was that given by Waldron & Bryant S
"Trocadero" Company at the Academy
Of Music last night to a crowded
house. The company is large one,
and the costuming was the richest and
handsomest ever seen on the local
stage The performance opened with a
bright and merry interlude entitled,
"A Fifth Avenue Reception" which
was replete with fine singing, dancing
and attractive specialties. This was
followed by a strong olio. the features
.of which were Blanche Washburn and
Jack Crawford, Larry Smith and
Mamie Champion, a magnificent rep
.resentation Of living pictures; Nelson.
.Glinserette and Demonio, Lew Palmer
and Minnie Bell. The performance
concluded with the burlesque, might
at the Paris Exposition" The same
bill will be given again this afternoon
and evening.
Evening journal., 1900-11-23
remneranco FoIk Give Entertainmen!

Members of the Y. W. c. T. u. OF ST
Paul's Church gave a pleasantaenter-
tainment in the church last evening.
Evening journal., 1900-11-23

The Popular Science Monthly for
December has as frontispiece a uic-
ture OF the Lavoisier monument just
erected at Paris by international SUBJ
scription and gives n translation of
Lavoisier's most interesting contribu-
tions to chemistry communicated to
the Paris Academy of Sciences. with
Priestley's own account OF the discov-
cry OF oxygen. Professor Bradley con-
tribntes an article on submarine naiv-
cation with numerous Illustrations; I;
Mr.. Whipple one on municipal water
Works laboratories. which have recent
~ become so important for the public
health. William Barclay Parsons gives
an account of his recent experiences IN
China while surveying the route fOr q
railway from Hankow to Canton. The
number also contains the history OF
Autonous by Professor Hudson OF Le-
land Stanford University. describing
how g boy would develop if separated
from the rest of the world
Evening journal., 1900-11-23
Minquadale Directors win Meet

Directors Of the Minquadale Home
will meet in annual session in the
New-Century Club at O'Clock to-mor-
row afternoon. 's'
Evening journal., 1900-11-23
AMONG THE PLA YERS.

In the Opera House last eveninl
Thomas Shea and his company pre-
sented the Slaves of Sin" an adapta
tion from Marie Correllis Vendetta.
to a large audience. This evening Mr.
Shea will present Sydney"
Evening journal., 1900-11-23

Replete with information 10 the hOr-
ticulturist is the annual report of the
Maryland State Horticultural Society.
just out Of press. Il Is a neatly bound
book containing l31 pages. and beau
tifully illustrated. The papers were
all prepared by men who are authori-
ties OF them for example. Mark o.
Shriver. one Of the largest and best
known Gamers Of Baltimore, has an
able paper on "How Can the Producer
Best Ship His Products to the Market
With a View Of Getting Best Results
for Both Gamer and Grocer" Walter
Snyder. an experienced and we'll
known commission merchant. of Balti-
more. discusses the Commission Mer-
chant and the Producer Of Fruits and
Vegetables" while the Hon. Charles G.
Biggs. OF Washington county, a sue
cessful and careful grower, presents a
valuable paper on Packing Peaches
for Shipment" The discussions that
follow each paper are printed in fun
making the report one Of great value
and should be In the hands of every
grower of fruits and vegetables in
Maryland The report can be had 10y
addressing a card to Professor W. G.
johnson. secretary, College Park, sid.
requesting copy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
Business is All Right.

Mr.. J. j. fowler of ]. w. Barber e Son,
says, Notwithstanding all the talk about
hard times last Saturdays business was
the best OF any day in the history of his
firm.
Monday. although holiday, was anoth-
er good day. Thirteen new buggies and
carriages being one item of the sales on
the days mentioned. In this connection he
wishes to remind those in need of vehicles
of any kind that j. w. Barber e Son is
headquarters for the best and cheapest
of every thing in that line, and that old
vehicles will be taken in trade at a fair
valuation.
In strictly high class work they are
acknowledged leaders, both as to quality
and price.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

North Carolina: Rain followed by clear
ing Saturday; Sunday fair; brisk to south
east winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p. M: Saturday, rain.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
iInum temperature, 65; minimum temper
ature, Sc; mean temperature, 60; total
rainfall, II.
In consequence of the present very full
stages of the rivers and the probabilities
for continuous, if not heavy, rains the
Weather Bureau Office at Raleigh has is
sued warnings of dangerous rise in the
rivers of Eastern North Carolina, and the
flooding of low-lands. The streams will
not subside until Monday.
The stage of the Cape Fear river at
Fayetteville has already been reported
to be SO feet, or just the danger line; and
the Roanoke at Weldon is "a feet, or
within six feet of tn danger line. The
heavy rains are caused by barometric de-
pressions over the Southern States and
the inflow of moist air from the ocean
Clearing conditions will prevail Sunday.
c. f. Won HERMAN,
Section Director.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
DuylllSS

TAILOR MADE READY TO WEAR
suits for ladies go on the list--Startilg
at $1,000 for Suits on the Special Rack
and all the rest of them just as low in
proportion. Prices will be made so low
that at once the entire lines will be sold
out. Come early and be fitted
SKIRT LENGTHS IN COLORED AND
Black Dress Goods are to be sold, and a
special counter has been arranged for
easy selling, giving great money saving
opportunity to all buyers.
WAIST SILKS. SPLENDID FOR LAT
err summer at AZ and 60 c., represent the
silk bargains of the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

1000 YARDS, GERMAN IMPORTED
Printed Wool Challies, with Satin stripe,
bought to sell for Easter, and it has
been really too cold to open them. Now
priced at 32c, really should sell for Soc,
giving the chance to everyone to get at
a special bargain, the daintiest of all
summer dresses.
ALL THROUGH THE STORE IN EV
cry department, clearing bargains are Of
fered on all goods that should have been
already sold They are yours for the
seeking at prices that will pay you to
look for them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
At JONES'
Specials For To-day.

We have always said we sold goods for
less prices than any other store-we prove
it today-here is what We'll do
1000 spools of the highest grade
spool Silks, in colors, no black or
white, it's Corticella and Brainard
& Armstrong Silks. It's cheaper
for basting than the cheapest
spool cotton. The price, a spool. 1c.
200 Children's Cloth Tam O'Shan-
ters, with feather in side. Value
CSC, 35c. and 40c. Today the
lot is offered at, each. ... Sc.
300 yards, yard wide Sc. bleach
ings-soft finish-yard. 49,. 49,. &c.
300 yards new spring Percales-
yard wide--value 15c., at..9 l-2c
121ac. White Lawn, 40 inches wide,
special today. ....... ........ &c.
Remnants of new spring Silks, from
the 40, 90 65, 75c. and 90c. lines,
all to go today at the Yard. 20c.
25c. Straw Sailors for children,
Polka dot bands and streamers,
brown or tan, extra special, to-
day.. $50. . . 12c.
Women's Straw Sailors, in white
or black, banded good straw, per-
feet goods extra for the day
each. 80. ....... ...... Zoe.
loc Violet Ammonia, an exquisite
toilet article ............. ....... &c
Wcodards Woodland Violet Per-
fumes-finest on the market at
any price, especially for today
only, or ................'.''. ooc'
wy ~ rnKYrN
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DIR. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power of brain and body
Only 25c. at all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
AFTER EASTER SELLING

The has but fairly begun, yet deem it wise to
sell some things that should and would have sold prior to
Easter but for the cold weather and make such in
ereSng prices that customers will be fully repaid by
buying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

The opera ''Powhatan," which has
been so successfully given on Thurs
day and Friday nights of this week,
will be repeated on tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 o'clock, as a matinee. 1t
is one of the most meritorious pro-
ductions that has been given in Raj
eigh in some time, and every one who
attended, warmly commends It. 1t
Will be repeated on account of the
fact that some were kept from attend
ing on account of the Indictment
weather last night. Admission 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

DR.. Jno. F. Crowell, at one time
President of Trinity College, is Ex-
pert Agent to the Industrial Commits
sion, which has been for some time
past collecting evidence on the indus
trial, and economic condition Of the
country. DR.. Crowell is deeply versed
in social economy, and is well quail
fled to assist the Commission in its
investigation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

The Raleigh correspondent of the
Henderson herald says: "Ex-Judge
Spier Whitaker, of this city, is now
a Republican and desires to be one of
the degelates from the Raleigh dis
trict to the National Republican con
vention. He will probably have the
influence of Senator Pritchard for
his preferment.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
Normal and Collegiate Institute.
Asheville, N. G..

Under care of Northern Presbyterian
Church. Second Term opening February
LIST, 1900. Offers to young women four
thorough courses Of study. Under fifteen
teachers and officers who are experts
Site unrivaled for healthfuness and
beauty. State eXempts graduates from
Teachers Examinations Board and TUT
ton 500 per year. For catalogue, address
Rev. Thos. Lawrence, D. D
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

fertilizer sold i'm this. State. from the
beginning of the fiscal year to April
Z, 1900, Ca little more than three
months), amounts to 193,714.45 IONS.
The amount sold for the correspond
ing time last year was 154,345.44, an
increase this year of about 10000
tons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Col. J. S. Cunningham. who passed
through Raleigh yesterday says that
the New Bern fair is success, and
that the people of the East are in
line for the Amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Capt. c. b. benson left yesterday on
a trip East, in connection with the
fair TO be held here next fail. Capt.
benson says that he is meeting with
great encouragement in his WORK for
the fair. and that numbers of parties
have made application for space for
exhibit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Sheriff Grady, of Wayne. brought
one negro convict to the penitentlary
yesterday to serve a sentence OF hVe
years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

The Magazine Club will meet this
afternoon at o'clock at the residence
of Mr.. McAden, on North Blount
street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

G. w. Britt got his furniture, but
his promised bride kept the watch
Britt will learn better next time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Manager Crews, of the Postal Tele-
graphic Cable Company. states that
new postal offices were open yester-
day at Reidsvile, n. G., and Athens,
Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Superintendent John f. Ray, OF the
Blind Institution, says that 1T VIII
close May 23d. Commencement eXer-
cises will be held.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

The Oak Ridge base bail team was
in Raleigh a short while yesterday,
on tn. II way to Wake Forest, with
which team they played ball ycster-
day. They will come to Raleigh today
and play ball with the A. and NJ. boys.
Those who go may expect fine game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

p NJ. Pearsall, Secretary of State
Democratic Executive Committee
reached the city yesterday afternoon
and will be at Democratic headquar-
ters during the rest of the campaign.
The headquarters will be moved to the
Carrolton Hotel today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21
Boy|an, Pearce & Go.
TO BE CLOSED OUT AT ONCE
~ENTIRE STOCK OF
+ IN WARE.

Commencing Tuesday, April 1h and for the week following
following prices to close out the stock
not carry stock this present stock closed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-21

Hoop Cyprus Buckets life
Hoop Cyprus Buckets ..20c
Also entire stock of Greystone
Enamel Ware will be offered during
the week at tremendous reductions.
the Tin Ware business and the above
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
Sale of Land.

By virtue of an order of the Clerk of
the Superior Court of Burke county
made in the special proceeding entitled
Clarence Carswell ct. al. VS.. Sarah
Smith, will sell at public auction at
the Court House door in the town of
Morganton, N. c., on Monday, the 18th
day of June A. D., 1900, the following
described tract or parcel of land, towit:
Situate in Upper Fork township.
county of Burke, State of North Caro-
lima, adjourning the lands of the Spec
ulation, F. Huffman and others. Be
ginning on a dead spanish-oak and
pointers, one of the original corners of
Tate and Berry $500 acre survey,
and runs north 20 degrees E. 80 poles
to a stake; thence north 80 degrees east
100 poles to a stake; thence sonth 20
degrees west 80 poles to stake in the
old speculation line; thence south so
degrees west with said line l2O poles
to the beginning, containing 50 acres,
more or less. The sale of said land to
be made in the manner and form fol-
lowing to-wit: The same will be sold
freed and discharged of all encum-
brance, first in two equal lots, desg-
mated as the north and south end res
pectively, upon confirmation, thereaf-
ter, to be run out and surveyed, and
then as whole, the sale to be reported
at the highest price bid, upon the fol-
lowing terms, viz: 20 per cent. cash,
balance in six months, note with ap-
proved security to be required; title re-
tanned till purchase money is paid.
This the 18th day of May 1900.
J. P. BUMGARNER,
Commissioner.
AVERY & Erwin, Attorneys.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHF.p,

A cheap remedy for coughs and cold.
is all right, but you want some,b;n.
that will relieve and cure the MOI
severe and dangerous results Of ,broa.
and lung trouble. What shall YOU do.
Go to q warmer and more reypl.,
climate? Yes. if possible if no, nos.
sible for you, then in either case ,aks
the ONLY remedy that has been intro.
duced in all civilized countries with
success in severe throat and lung ton.
bles, "Boschee's German Syrup" Il
not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease
but allays inflammation, causes easv
expectoration, gives a good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years bv
all druggist in the world. For sale by
John Tull.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
A WEALTH OF BEAUTY

Is often hidden by unsightly
Pimples, Eczema. letter, Ery
sipelas. Salt Rheum, etc. Buck
lens Arnica Salve will glorify
the face by curing all Skin
Eruptions, also Cuts, Bruises
Burns, Boils, Felons, Ulcers,
and worst forms of Piles. Only
% cts a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by John Tull, druggist.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
Administrator Notice.

Having qualified as administrator Of
the estate of Z. w. Haynes, deceased,
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
them to the undersigned on or before
may 18th, 1901, or this notice will be
plead in bar of recovery, and all per
sons owing said estate are requested
to make Immediate payment.
This May 18th, 1900.
G.. L. HAYNES.
AdminiStr ator.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
Announcement.

At the solicitation of many friends,
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds of
Burke county. AS is we'll known,
have only one arm and an therefore
unable to do manual labor. l served
the people in the capacity of Register
for several years and have heard 70
complaint of the service rendered.. I
will be profoundly grateful for any
support given me. Thanking nv
friends for gast favors and hoping they
will remember me in the county election.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN II. COOPER.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Carglie.
of Washita, /. T. He writes:
Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer Of scrofula, which
had caused her great suffering
for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face
and the best doctors could give
no help; but now her health is
excellent" Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known
It's the supreme remedy for
eczema. letter, salt rheum. ulc-
ers, boils and running sores.
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, expels poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the
strength. Only Scots. Sold by
John Tull, Druggist. Guaran :
teed.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
WANTED!

ONE HUNDRED TONS Of
OLD IRON of every descrip-
ton. including Steel, Wrought
Iron and Castlngs-such as
plow shares, etc.
DRY BONES of all descrip-
tlons; also old RUBBER
SHOES.
l pay $3.50 per ton for Old
Scrap Iron, $500 for Heavy
Iron. $500 per ton for Dry
Bones. $1,000 per ton for old
Rubber Shoes.
l also buy FURS of all kinds
bear, Deer. Coon, Otter,
Rabbit and 'Possum Skins:
h bEEF HIDES. green or flint.
highest market prices.
wv. MCGalliard,
MORGANTON, n. C.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08

STATE HOSPITAL NOTES.
Personal Mention and Items Of News
by Our Regular Reporter.

personal 1euL1O0 aUU Atemo VI N0Wo
by Our Regular Reporter.
The Hospital board of di-
rectors are in session here
this week.
DR.. l. NJ. Taylor went to
Chapel Hill Saturday to visit
his mother.
Mrs. Frank Smith, of Char
lotte, was visitor at the
Hospital Wednesday.
Mrs. DR.. Murphy and son
Robt. are expected to return
from Virginia in a few days.
Miss Minnie Boone has re-
turned to the Hospital from
visit to her home, Table
Rock.
Miss Kate Pearsall re-
turned Monday from the
Confederate reunion at Louis
vile, KY.
Miss Sallie Warlick spent a
few days with her sister Mrs.
R. F. Goodson, in Morganton,
last week.
Little Miss Susanna Tay-
lor arrived home Wednesday
from a two months visit in
New Bern.
Mr.. James Murphy came
home Sunday from Horner
school, Oxford to remain dur
ing vacation.
Charlie Ferree returned
from Louisville Saturday.
Some one had married the
girl he went there to see.
Miss Kate Wurreschke, Of
Salem. spent day or two
here last week, and was the
guest of her friend Miss Mae
Murphy.
Rev. w. x. Houk and fam
ilv returned to their home
Monday from visit of several
days among relatives at Lee
noir and Patterson.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08

Messrs. F. II. Fowler, of
Maryland, Grassland, of Rock
ingham, and Gus Williams, of
Texas, are visiting at the
Hospital, and are the guests
of DR.. Murphy.
A large number of the
Junior Order of Z. A. NJ.
came over to the Hospital
Tuesday and were conducted
through by Rev. w. K. Houk,
also a member of the order.
Many from the Hospital at
tended the entertainment at
the D. & D. School on Tues
day evening and were much
delighted with what they saw
and speak of it in high terms.
The inhabitants of the sur
rounding country now are
busily engaged in hauling
wood to the Hospital-all that
can at least. The yard was
opened to the public Monday
last.
The census enumerator is
on his rounds throughout the
land and is taking notes.
Some fair Misses were heard
to exclaim when the question
of their ages came up: 'That
is just really too awful, I do
declare" Though, they
should not be so bashfu1 or
timid, but should trust Uncle
Sam, for he pledges that he
will not make any disclosures.
The White Supremacy Club
No. l, of Oak Forest, are very
anxious for Gov. Aycock to
talk some for them on Mon
day night. They want a torch
light parade to show him how
we'll they will respond at gen
eral roll call; though, should
they not succeed in the above,
thev will form in line at their
headquarters near here and
march over to the daytime
speaking Monday with mottos
and flags and banners to the
breeze. SCRIBO.
June 9th, 1900.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-08
GLEN ALPINE NOTES.

tXGN AAxxN6 NVAA0'
Death of Miss Sallie Hunter Sickness
Listing Taxes Political Speaking
Visiting = Preaching = League
Prayer Meeting and Other News.
Correspondence of the News.
Miss Maude Holler is visiting
in Tennessee.
Mr.. j. NJ. Brinkley is listing
taxes for silver creek.
Rev. Mr.. Shell filled his pull
pit at Hopewell last Sunday.
Mr.. James I. Beach and lady
spent Sunday with Rev. and
Mrs. R. L. Patton, in Morgan
ton.
Subjectfor the League prayer
meeting next Sunday night
Lives that Lift" Luke xiii,
20-21.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrison Clontz
and Ellen have returned from
a very pleasant visit among
friends in Henrietta.
Miss Annie Mae Pitts has
accepted a position with her
father as typewriter, clerk and
assistant book keeper.
Messrs. Luck, Jas. Beach,
Jake Null and J. J. Sigmon
and Mrs. McElrath have been
on the sick list this week.
Died, at the home of Mr..
Vance Butler, Wednesday,
Miss Sallie Hunter, consump-
tive. The burial will take
place today { Thursday } in the
Glen Alpine grave yard.
Rev. j. w. Jones will fill his
pulpit here next Sunday even
ing at $3.50. Mr.. Jones has
been appointed financial agent
for Rutherford College. Rev.
Bennett, of Weaverville COL
lege, will take his place, tempo :
rarily, on Morganton circuit.
Quite a representative crowd
heard Messrs. John Perkins
and J. F. Spainhour in the
Academy last Saturday night.
Both speeches were very good.
A good working club was
organized, with Mr.. Greene
Stacy, president, Mr.. C. E..
Tate, vice president, and j.
M. Brinkley, secretary. We
hope to have the pleasure of
listening to Messrs. Spainhour
and Perkins again.
Z No Hoo.
June 6, 1900.
GIORIOI1S NEWS
The Dickinson press., 1900-12-15

If you want the Ladies Home Journal
or the Saturday Evening Post, call on
Milt Linsley. I2-I5-lt
Speaking of old-timers, there is N. C.
Lawrcnce-well known to all of the men
OF early state and territorial fame-the
first senator from the 3lst district-who
is interested in a peach orchard of 236,-
600 trees in Georgia. MIR. Lawrence tells
us that last year the orchard yielded I48
car loads of delicious peaches, to say
nothing Of large quantities that we're
dried at the orchard. The peaches have
a great sale in New York-a 52-hour run
from the orchard-where they are known
as "Hale's Fruit, and command the high
est market price. MI. Lawrence divides
his time between Dickinson, New York
and the fruit farm.
Yee Sing and Tom Thomas, who
opened a restaurant in Jack Leonbcrger's
place about " weeks ago, have had a
misunderstanding. The Chinaman claims
that he put Sr2 into the business besides
his work for upwards of a week and that
n night the colored gentleman kicked
him out Of the place without refunding
any money or paying him any wages.
The other side is quite a different story
and in order to find out who is the best
fellow the case has been brought into
justice court. L. A. Simpson represents
Yee and c. E. Gregory Tom. In the
meantime the butcher, the grocer, the
hardware dealer and others are more or
less interested to know who is who.