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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
TO PAY FOR FEDERAL SEIZURES
Atwater May Name Man For Ap-
pointment to Census Office.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Washington, d. c.. March. 19.-Repre-
sentative Bellamy today introduced bill
to pay Eli Smith, of Richmond county,
five thousand dollars, the value of sup
plies taken by the Federal army during
the war between the States A bill was
also introduced to pay Jesse Flythe, OF
Northampton county 1888 for stores and
supplies taken by the army during the
wan between the States.
Representative Atwater was informed
today by the Director of the Census, that
he could name any one in his district for
appointment in the Census Office, to take
effect by the 1st of April. An examina-
ton, however, will be required before
the appointments is made.
VIM. T. Babbitt has been appointed
postmaster at Chapman, Alexander coun-
ty. This is new office.
Representative Lewis, of Georgia, to-
day made a powerful speech against the
adoption of the conference report on the
gold standard Currency Bill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY.
A Delightful Social Drama Event by
the Calliopean Society.
Especial to News and Observer

Oxford, n. c., March 13.-An Oxford
Affair, social drama given at the Oxford
Seminary, by the members of the Gallo
pean Society, on last evening was quite a
success. The parts were well assigned
and well acted-far beyond what one
would expect of school girls. The purpose
Of this entertainment was to furnish the
Calliopean Society Hall. The results
from financial point of view were very
satisfactory.
The alumnae who shall return to their
Nina Mater, at the next commencement
to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the
foundation of the school, will find many
Improvements made, notably in the re-
furnishing Of the beautiful society halls.
We are glad to note improvements in
every direction in this school. 1t is the
opinion of those thoroughly acquainted
with the Oxford Seminary that it is doing
the best work in it's history.
Miss Lulie Biggs, of Raleigh, is visit
ing Miss Bell Cooper.
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INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Mr.. B. N. Duke, of Tobacco Trust, the
ONLY Tobacco Man Summoned.
Especial to News and Observer

Charlotte, n c., March 13.-At the in
vestigatiou by the Industrial Commission
in session here, several leading men
from both North and South Carolina will
be examined. Among them are Messrs.
B. n. Duke, of Durham; ]. M. Odell, of
Concord; Geo. T. Winston and B. r. Lacy,
of Raleigh; Dr. j. H. McAden, S. B. Alex
ander and D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte.
and W. G.. Coleman, proprietor of the
negro cotton mill at Concord.
The object of the commission is thus
defined:
To ascertain the regulations of the several
trades unions and other labor organizations; mi
tiation fees and dues; funds and benefit features;
growth of trades unionism; proportion of total
employees embraced III membership in the sew
eral industries and the several States; allied
trades.
Incorporation of trades unions; feasibility and
legal effect.
Relations to non-union labor and the right
liberty of contract.
Unsklled labor, organized or unorganzed
As to the present conditions of manufacturing
the commission will inquire about
Concentration and consolidation; its effects
on prices and profits; on wages ard employment
smaller enterprises; on business competition
production.
The legal regulation OF trusts and other forms
of monopoly; operations OF existing anti trust
laws suggestions for modification or extension
Combination of manufacturers; causes inducing
them; objects sought by them; results secured
rules regulations and constitutions; manner and
extent of enforcing authority.
Other subjects the commission touch upon are !:
Tn6u lnois latio 10
ital in the several industries; convict labor en-
ployed; producing capacity of modern machinery;
wages paid labor and the hours of labor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
WHAT INVESTORS SAY
WILL INVEST IN THE EAST IF AMEND
MENT CARRIES,
DR.. Barron Conducting Revival at Scotland
Neck--Prof. Carlyle's Address--Farmers
at Work.
Especial to The News and Observer

Especial to The News and Observer
Scotland Neck, n. c., March 13.-The
proposed Constitutional Amendment is
perhaps the most vital question to East
ern Carolina that our people have had to
consider since 1869. A Northern man who
has had much experience with the COL
Ored people, said to your correspondent
recently that he is looking forward to
making investments in and around Scot
land Neck. but his course will depend
upon the passing of the amendment If
the colCred people are to have any hand
with managing the affairs of State or
county, he does not wish to make his in
vestments here. He knows from ex-
perience with them that they are incom-
petent even to govern themselves.
DR.. A. G. Barron, of Charlotte, is here
conducting a series of meeting in the
Baptist church He preached his first
sermon last night and made a great i'm
preston on the congregation. There are
hopes and indications that he will have a
good meeting.
Prof ]. b. Carlyle, of Wake Forest adj
dressed the Baptist Young Peoples Union
here Friday night. His reputation as
fine speaker had preceded him, and he
fully met the expectation of his audience.
The buildings which were promised in
q meeting here a few weeks ago are
beginning to go up. Mr.. j. P. Tutrell is
placing material for the handsome brick
stores he will build on Main street.
The promoters of the cotton factory are
still pushing ahead and say that they
confidently expect to have all the stock
in a short while. They already have
stock enough for a pretty good mill, but
they propose to have a large mill.
Farmers have gone to work in good
earnest and there are indications that the
cotton acreage will be increased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
FOURTEEN NEW STORES.
Lumber Plants Running Night and
Day---Roller Mills Flourishing.
Especial to The News and Observer

Especial TO Inc news ana observer
Lenoir, n. c., March 13.-Superior court
opened this morning, with Judge Shaw
presiding Only civil cases will be tried
none of Importance and court will not last
many days.
During the last five years, fourteen
large business houses have been erected
in Lenoir, twelve of brick and two of
wood, while additions and improvements
have been added to several others.
The three large lumber plants are run
ming night and day to supply the demand.
Three roller mills, one in town and two
in the county, have been erected during
the last three years. Many residences
have been erected, some of them very
handsome, while many others will be built
during the summer
We have more eligible widows and
handsome old maids, and fewer wdowers
and bachelors than any town of its size
in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
Sad Death of a Lovely Lady.
Special to The News and Observer

Especial to The News and Observer
Newton, n. c., March 13.-The whole
town was shocked yesterday to hear the
sad news that Mrs. n. C. Brandon was
dead. She, together with her husband
had gone for a visit to his parents at
Yanceyville, n. c., and it was there tnat
she died Her body was brought here last
night and will be buried here today.
Mrs. Brandon was the daughter of DR..
j. R. Campbell, of this place. and " aa
known to everyone as Miss Lizzie. y
She was pleasant and frienly to ever one
and leaves hosts of friends 10 mourn her
loss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
ABOUT FREE OF SMALL POX.
To Establish a Hospital. Address by
Bishop Galloway.
Especial to The News and Observer J

especial TO Inc News ana ODSerNef.)
Greensboro, n. c., March 13.--Gi eenS-
boro is about free of smallpox again, d =
ter a royal battle of several weeks. The
last report of the health officer was three
cases in the city. At one time there
were fully thirty cases.
DR.. Edward Baum, of Philadelphia, is
here with view to establishing a hos
pital.
Mr.. Cobb of the Carolina, who has
leased the Benbow Hotel, exports 20 Re
able to have the hotel running by Apt
1st.
A very large crowd heard the spisrdid
address of Bishop Galloway at the West
Market Methodist church last might He
spoke in Winston yesterday and q con-
mittee of gentlemen of the Methoi 5.
church went up and escorted him to
Greensboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

We have saved many doctor bills since we
began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in ouI
home We keep a bottle open all the time and
whenever any of my family myself begin to
catch cold or begin to use the Cough Remedy,
and rs a result never have to send away
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never fails to
cure. 1t is certainly medicine of great merit
and worthD. S. Mearkle, General Merchant,
sale everywhere. BobbittWynne Drug Co.. and
IL. T. Hicks, Raleigh n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
Debate on Tuesday Night.
Especial to News and Observer.

TNEttIdI OJstTVtT.J
Cary, n c., March 13.-On Friday night,
at Cary High School, an inter-high school
debate will take place between the stu
dents of Cary High School and Caldwell
Institute. The judges will be Rev. Dr..
Tyree, Prof. Jerome Dowd and V. s.
Bryant, Esq, of Durham. The query is
Resolved That it is for the best interest,"
of our people for North Carolina to be-
come a manufacturing State" Caldwell
Institute debaters will take the affrma-
tive and the Cary High School debaters
the negative.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14
Temperance Lectures and Base Ball.
Especial to The News and observer.)

Newton n. c.. March 13.-Rev. David
Tatum, a Quaker evangelist of Denver
Colorado, gave a very interesting and in
structive lecture on Temperance" in the
court house last night.
The Newton baseball team is getting
ready for work, so that they will be able
to help to pay the expenses OF visiting
teams We have a splendid ground and
there will be some lively games played
here this season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-14

in any family. Among these, the experience
of years assures us. should be recorded Pain
Killer. For both internal and external applica-
lions we have found it of great value; especially
can we recommend it for colds, rheumatism, or
fresh wounds and bruises-Christian Fra. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one PainKiller, Perry
Davis. Price 25c. and SOC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
PERSONALS.

Rev. X. H. Whitaker went to Louis
burg yesterday.
Mr.. b. c. Glover, of Durham, spent
yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. a. b. Hunter, of Apex, was here
on business yesterday.
Mr.. A. W. Haywood, of Haw River,
was in Raleigh yesterday
Mr.. j. Crawford Biggs was here
yesterday on professional business.
Mr.. CASTOR Reeves, Of Louisburg.
is visiting his sister at Mrs. Proctor's.
Miss Mamie Bays. of Charlotte, who
has been here several days left yes
terday.
Col. A. =. Andrews, first vice presi-
dent of the Southern Railway, is in
New York.
Judge T. c. Fuller. of the United
States Court of Claims, of Arizona, is
in the city.
Miss F., b. Telfair is quite i'll at the
home of Mr.. Alfred Williams, on Fay
etteville street.
Rev. John e. White went to Louis
burg yesterday and delivered an adj
dress on Missions.
Miss Pauline Holland. of Apex, who
visited Mrs. f. n. Parker, of this place,
went home yesterday.
Mai. +. j. Hale. who came here to
the State convention, left yesterday
for his home in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Geo. Allen, of this place, left
yesterday for Newbern, where she will
spend some time on visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Mary Arlington returned from
a visit to Louisburg today. She is ac-
companied by Miss Cheeky, of that
place.
Mr.. II. r. Bland and wife, who live
on East Morgan street, left yesterday
for Elon College, where they VIII Wis
it friends.
Mr.. W. C. Stronach who is at Rex
Hospital will be able to be out in a
few days He went there to have an
operation performed.
Mr.. w. J. Young, of this city. re-
turned yesterday from Chapel Hill,
where he has been engaged in doing
the plumbing work on the new Carr
building.
Dr. Blasingame, of the Baptist Fe-
male University, went TO New York
yesterday. While there he will con-
slider an offer recently made him by a
New York firm.
Mr. W. j. Rogers and Mr.. j. II.
Griffin, of Valdosta, Ga, spent yester-
day in Raleigh. They visited the
Caraleigh cotton mills here with a
view to erecting a mill similar to il
| in Valdosta.
| Mr.. p. H. Winston. Jr.. of Chapel
| HILL who is in the Sophomore year al
| the University, and Mr.. Louis Y. Win
ston, cadet at Horncr School, came
to Raleigh yesterday morning. and
| will spend Easter here on a visit to
| their rather, Dr.. Geo T. Winston,
president of the A. and NJ. College.
Mr.. l.. c. Caldwell, of Iredell, who
| was here as a delegate to the State
| convention, returned home yesterday
Mr.. Caldwell joined the Populist par
| ty a few years ago and was one of its
aplest men. He realizes that if he
wants to accomplish anything for
| practical reforms he must come back
into the Democratic party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
THE WEATHER TODAY.

North Carolina: Fair, warmer Satur-
day; Sunday fair; fresh west to south
winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to d. M: Fair Saturday and Sunday.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, So; minimum temper
ature, Al; mean temperature, 50; total
rainfall, 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MRS. JOE PERSONS REMEDY.
]. r. FERRALL & CO.-Fresh Cakes and
Crackers.
EDWARDS & BRoUGHTON-Very I'm
portant to Colleges and Schools.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

In its account of the recent
meeting of the Albemarle Presbytery,
the Washington Progress. says: Last
night DIR. Eugene Daniel, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church at Raj
eigh, n. c., preached a very fine SER
mon to a good congregation upon the
first parable in the Bible; Judges
9:7i15. xa gqb3
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES

Populist county convention, Saturday,
April 14th.
Primaries, Friday, April 18th.
Republican county convention not yet
called.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

News has been received here of the
sudden death of Col. John D. Thorne,
of Littleton. He dropped dead We'd
nesday night while sitting at the sup
per table. Col. Thorne was a man of
extensive acquaintance in North Car
Dina. He was one of this papers
most valued correspondents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

A bunch of keys was lost yesterday
on Morgan or Fayetteville streets or
possibly Capitol Square. Finder will
kindly leave at this office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

Baseball this afternoon. Lehigh vs..
A. and NJ. College, at the Fair
urOunds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

There was filed in the office of the
United States Circuit cuort yesterday
the application of George Avents and
others of the American Tobacco Com
pany, in the case against W. a. Guth-
RE, asking the appointment of a re-
ceiver for Blackwell's Durham Tobac-
co Company. The paper is simply the
formal one, prescribed in the form
books.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

Col Odds writes the Wilmington
Messenger that S. Otho Wilson de-
MES that he has made friends with
Butler and says he will bolt the ticket
if Butler is nominated on it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

The Seaboard engine No. p. a report
of the overturning of which near Col
umbia, S. c.. appeared few days ago
in the columns of this paper, reached
Raleigh yesterday. 1t was reported
at one time that Mr.. Gill, the en-
gineer had been badly hurt, but his
friends are glad to know that he has
entirely recovered from the shock of
the accident, and is in Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

placed in his room. His death occur
red at $50 o'clock. Mr.. Sugg\ was
genial man, with kind heart, that
made for him numerous friends all
over the county. He leaves wife
and five children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

Sheriff W. ID. Jones. of Warren coun-
ty, was in Raleigh yesterday with
two crazy men-one a white man VINO
was placed in the asylum here. and
the other a negro. who was taken to
Goldsboro. Two insane women were
also brought to the asylum here, yes
terday,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

President Alderman. Of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina. says he will
go to Louisiana in about ten days. TO
visit Tulane University. Until he does
this he will not decide whether or not
he will accept the call to the presi-
dency of this institution, recently eX-
tended to him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

At the beginning of the convention
some delegates expressed themselves
as doubtful of Mr.. Bryan Grimes
chances for securing the nomination
for Secretary of State. If they could
have seen the egg that was brought
the News and Observer office yes
terday they would never have doubted
his success. The egg has on :, the
letters, u. i. G." S. s., which are
interpreted to mean j. Bryan Grimes.
Secretary of State. The egg was sent
to Mr.. Grimes by Mr.. Thad X. Hodges
one of the largest farmers and most
enthusiastic Democrats in the county
of Beaufort. and who is a good Dem
ocrat. and keeps none but straight
Democratic to / free snver chickens.
The Tarporo Southerner, speaking
of the death of Mr.. w. +. Sugg. an
account of which was in yesterdays
News and Observer, says: w. E. Sugg
died early this morning, at his home
near Sparta. As was his usual Gus
tom, he arose early and went out to
his stables to look after his stock. His
long absence from the house aroused
the suspicious of his people. When
found he was lying near the stables
on the ground in a dying condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

The Capital Club will give its East
er german on Monday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

The Populist county convention is
called, to meet here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

The ST. Augustine and Durham High
School baseball teams will play a
game of baseball at the Fair Grounds
Easter Monday morning. Game call
ed at 1880. General admission, %
cents; ladies, Is cents: children 10
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

Messrs. Watkins Richards, Fred
Mailer, w. j. Andrews and j. d..
Grimesley have been chosen by the
Good Shepherd Chapter No. 50 of the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew. as dele
gates to the Brotherhood convention
which meets in Washington in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

The campaign of the State by the
nominees on the Democratic ticket
will begin Monday at Burlington. ~
the candidates will be present and
make the itinerary arranged for them
by Chairman Simmons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

Mr.. Z. p Milburn, the architect for
the Southern Railway, has been
awarded the contract for the building
of the new capital building at Column
bia, S. c. He won over many com
petitors..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
Every department has it's Easter assert
ments, the newest the choicest, and at nota-
bly, attractive prices All ready for your
choosing. Quick and efficient store service
and prompt deliveries this week.

ZIEGLER BROS. OXFORDS AND
Southern Ties for Ladies, Misses and
Children. This springs most correct
shapes.
PULLEY BELTS-DOG COLLAR BELTS
Initial purses, Soft Liberty Ribbons and
Satin Faced Taffeta Ribbons in all the
newest Pastel Shades, Blacks, Whites
and Creams for stocks, Ties and Belts.
LACES, LACE NOVELTIES, HAND
kerchiefs, Collars, &c.
EXQUISITE HAND LOOM BLEACH
ed Linen Damasks in Matched Sets
Table Cloths and Napkins to match-for
your Easter dinner Sizes, 2x2B yards.
2x3 yards, 215x3 yards, 21ax31s yards and
215x4 yards running from $1,000 to $zo'Oo
a set. The best of all Easter presents
one every woman will truly appreciate.
EASTER OFFERING FROM OUR COR
set Department The dainty &c. p" the
hest Of all the French Corsets; the w. B.
g. r G.. the best of all the American
Corsets. We can sell you c. p. at only
81 80. and a w. B. or an r. G. at $1.00.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14

A meeting of the Raleigh Bar was
held in the clerks office yesterday at
ternoon and the calendar for the April
term of court here fixed. This court
begins next Monday week, Judge
Holle presiding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-14
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The Populist county convention is
called to meet here today.
The Capital Club will give its East
er german on Monday night.
Baseball this afternoon. Lehigh vs.
A. and NJ. College, at the Fair
grounds.
A bunch of keys was lost yesterday
on Morgan or Fayetteville streets or
possibly Capitol Square. Finder Will
kindly leave at this office.
Col. Odds writes the Wilmington
Messenger that S. Ohio Wilson de-
MES that he has made friends with
Butler and says he will bolt the ticket
if Butler is nominated on it.
Mr.. z. p. Milburn, the architect for
the Southern Railway, has been
awarded the contract for the building
of the new capital building at Column
bia, S. c. He won over many com
petitors.. .s@
A meeting of the Raleigh Bar was
held in the clerks office yesterday af-
ternoon and the calendar for the April
term of court here fixed This court
begins next Monday week, Judge
Hoke presiding.
The campaign of the State by the
nominees on the Democratic ticket
will begin Monday at Burlington. ~
the candidates will be present and
make the itinerary arranged for them
by Chairman Simmons.
Messrs. Watkins Richards, Fred
Mailer, w. j. Andrews and j. D..
Grimesley have been chosen by the
Good Shepherd Chapter No. SO of the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew, as dele
gates to the Brotherhood convention
which meets in Washington in May.
The ST. Augustine and Durham High
School baseball teams will play a
game of baseball at the Fair Grounds
Easter Monday morning. Game call
ed at 1880. General admission. %
cents; ladies, Is cents; children 10
cents.
President Alderman, of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina. says he will
go to Louisiana in about ten days. TO
visit Tulane University. Until he does
this he will not decide whether or not
he will accept the call to the presi-
dency of this institution, recently ex-
tended to him.
News has been received here of the
sudden death of Col. John D. Thorne,
of Littleton. He dropped dead We'd
nesday night while sitting at the sup
per table. Col. Thorne was a man of
extensive acquaintance in North Car
DINA. He was one of this papers
most valued correspondents.
In its account of the recent
meeting of the Albemarle Presbytery,
the Washington Progress. says: Last
night DR.. Eugene Daniel pastor of
the First Presbyterian church at Raj
eigh, n. c., preached a very fine SER
mon to a good congregation upon the
first parable in the Bible; Judges
9:7i15. 4 MI
There was filed in the office of the
United States Circuit cuort yesterday
the application of George Avents and
others of the American Tobacco Com
pany, in the case against W. a. Guth-
RE, asking the appointment of re-
ceiver for Blackwell's Durham Tobac-
co Company. The paper is simply the
formal one, prescribed in the form
books.
The Seaboard engine No. ~, a report
of the overturning of which near Col
umbia, S. c., appeared few days ago
in the columns of this paper, reached
Raleigh yesterday. 1t was reported
at one time that Mr.. Gill, the en-
gineer had been badly hurt, but his