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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04
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EXTRAORDINARY SALE OF
LADIES' TRIMMED HATS FOR EASTER.

Our ability to cope with the present and
grasp the future is born of experience. Prof
iting by this dearly bought wisdom we are in
ample readiness with an Easter air pervading
and dominating the Store. Over 800 ladies'
Newest, Spring Style. Trimmed Hats for Eas-
ter at So, 81 and So, and more than hun
dred at So, ST. $40, and up. Hundreds OF
Walking Hats, fine French Felts, Split Straw
and Palmetto, in the nobbiest and most fash
ionabIe shapes. Any attempt to specialize
when there are so many, is made more diff
ficult when they are all SO pretty.
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NEW SILK WAISTS AND SKIRTS.

Those who enjoy selecting while the
stock is fresh and crisp should see these
before they are picked over.
Taffeta Silk Waists in the New Spring
Colors, with Velvet Collars and Cuffs
-. =. e.. =. "a. rs.
Silk Taffeta Waists Tucked all over
trimmed with Ribbon Velvet -. So. so
Taffeta Waists in Black and Colors
Hemstitched and Tucked .......... $6.37
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

Centre Lodge, K. of p, will meet to-
night at o'clock and on every Thursday
night thereafter, at their hall on Fay
etteville street. Visiting Pythians are
gladly welcomed. The hall will be bril-
liantly lighted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The trial of Will Woods and Tim
Holderfeld, charged with robbing prin
ter of $500, was postponed until today
Woods and Holderfield are still in jail
The case will be heard by Justice or the
Peace Nichols.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

Dr. G. T. Winston, president of the
A. and M. College, has accepted an in
vtation to deliver the commencement
address before the students of the Mon
roe Graded School
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

There will be a meeting of the Capital
Club this evening at 6 O'Clock at the
club rooms. Important business. All
members are requested to be present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The funeral services of Miss Henrietta
Smedes McVea will take place from the
Church of the Good Shepherd this after
noon Thursday at 4:30 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The funeral services of little Linda
Spence will take place at the Baptist Teb-
ernacle church this morning. Rev. w.
d. Hubbard will conduct the services.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

officer Pitts, of Charlotte, yesterday
took negro named Robert Hall, who
was wanted in Charlotte'for cutting John
Robertson and his wife. Hall was ar
rested in Apex Tuesday. The crime was
committed last October
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The early nQrthbound Seaboard Air
Line passenger and mail train was de-
lavee two hours and half yesterday just
beyond Apex by a derailed freight car.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The rainfall accompanying the recent
storm was the most severe experienced
here in several years. The largest amount
of precipitation was at this place, and
was 318 inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

Chairman Russ yesterday posted no.
tice, in front of the mayors office. stat
ing the result of the primary election
held Tuesday. This was done in accord
ance with the law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04
A PARAsoL SALE.

An extra showing of fine parasols-no
two alike-you pay for one, just what the
wholesale price was for, in large quanti-
ties-they are sample and beautiful
line to select from-colors only.
Children's Silk Parasols. soc to i$1OO
Misses Silk Parasols. .$1.25 to $2.5O
Ladies Silk Parasols. 81 SO to I$14.00
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

DR.. F. p Venable, president of the
University, has accepted an invitation to
deliver the address at Whittsett Insti-
tute this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

st. Lukes Circle will meet this evening
at 4 o'clock with Miss Lagergreen at the
Blind Institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The members of the First Baptist
Sunday School, colored, contributed during
the first quarter of 1901, STA. James H.
Young is superintendent of this school.
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DRESS SKIRTS.

Black Taffeta Silk Dress Skirts with
Circular Flounce ........... Us. 90
Silk Taffeta Skirts in Black with Appli-
oued Flounce ......................$7. so
Corded Silk and Anpliqued Skirts with
ACCORDION Pleating O............$1 1. %
Tucked Taffeta Skirts with Plain
Flounce, very swell ............$ IL 3. 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The best way for woman to make
her husband believe in her religion
isn't always to pray out loud for other
women's husbands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04
LADIES' NEcKWEAR.

Persian, Gilt and Liberty Silk with
full stock collar and fluffy jabots $50
to Observation-Disclosures. $3 GO
Ladies' Ties twice around the neck, of
Silk and Mouseline with gilt braid and
Battenberg Ends ......iS4. SO to $500
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EASTER GLOVES.
NEW THINGS IN BELTS.

Here are some of the novelties in
Ladies' Fine Belts, the latest fashions
fad.
Fedora Belts, made of Satin and Taf
feta folds, with cut steels, Roman gold,
and Oxidized Silver Buckles. with ribbon
ends ...................... 5Uc to $1.2S
Persian Belts with novelty buckles.
at ...................... soc to So 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

A called meeting of Rescue Circle of
Kings Daughters will be held this after
noon at 4:30 o'clock at Mrs. Chas. c. Nc
Donald's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The Raleigh and Cape Fear Railroad
will run a special train Easter Monday
from Raleigh to Fuquay Springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The Lenoir cotton mills were chartered
yesterday. The headquarters are at Lee
noir in Caldwell county. The capital
stock is $4,000. There are fourteen in
corporators, among whom are NJ M.
Courtney, j. B. Moore, G.. w. F. Harper
and others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

The members of the text book sub
commission took tea at the Governor s
Mansion last night
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

Mayor Powell yesterday sent William
Hinton to jail without bail. Hinton shot
and wounded his father-in-law, Andrew
Lewis, who is in a critical condition, hav-
ing been wounded near the heart. Mr.. r.
L. Gray appe AIRED in court as attorney
for Hinton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

Mr.. Henry Blount, North Cardinals
celebrated lecturer, will deliver his hui
moroTis lecture on Chow Chow IN the
Academy of Music next Tuesday night.
the 9th instant. Mr.. Blount has been
secured for this lecture by the Ladies
Aid Society of Central Methodist church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04

President Vann of the Baptist Female
University. has accepted an invitation to
preach the annual sermon at the COM
mencement exercises of Marshall Acad-
envy in Union county, and Rev. p. t.
Durham, of Trinity College, will deliver
the lite, AIRY address
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FOR MEN.

A complete line of Kid Gloves, Neck
wear, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs.
The new Spring Style Felt Hats in the
latest blocks are ready.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-04
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Mr.. A. G. Smith and family have moved
to Kinston and will make it their future
home.
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WHAT CHINA WISHES
Military Measure Stopped,
Public Buildings Returned.
Note Accompanying Agreement Delivered by
Her ENJOYS Also Asks Removal Of Troops
at EARLY Date.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pekin, Jan. 16.-(Delayed in Transmits
sion)-The note which accompanied the
agreement delivered b. the Chinese
plenipotentiaries yesterday reiterated the
Chinese objections already published, adj
ding thereto a request for the immediate
return of the public buildings aud the
total cessation of military expeditions
the desire for a definition of The limits
of the legations, and desire for :he re-
moval of the troops as early as possible.
The German and French officials seem
to think it would be unwise for the troops
10 leave Pekin for severai months. The
French especially object to what they call
'the cowardly behavior of other nations
in not protecting the Chinese Christians.
For that reason they believe II viii be
necessary to keen the troops at least
another year. The English. Americans
and Russians apparently believe graddal
withdrawal can be made as soOl as the
river opens, about the beginning of
March
The Chinese are anxious to have the in
IDENTITIES PAYABLE to the different na-
tions adiudged before IN international
committee.
A majority of the ministers here seem
to think that their Governments may make
separate arrangements with China. The
ministers will shortly hold a meeting TO
consider the next step to be taken. 80
formal reply will be sent to the Chinese
objections, but they will be considered.
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THE BODY OF THE DEAD QUEEN.
It May Not be Removed From Osborne House
Under Ten Days.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cowes. Isle of Wight. Jan. 24.-(Thurs-
day, a. m.)--At II O'clock this morning
the members of the royal family will
gather around the body of the late Queen,
which lies in a simple coffin in the
chapelle ardente, festooned with red and
white hangings. The Bishop of Win
chester. standing before an altar removed
for the occasion from the private chapel,
will read a portion of the service for the
dead.
The coffin rests upon a specially erected
platform draped with royal purple, the
feet lying to the east. The head faces the
simple altar. Over the features is a thin
veil
The body is attired in black. The face
is perfectly peaceful and the remains have
been placed with the arms folded. On
the breast rests a beautiful gold cross.
The head is inclined slightly to the right.
All about, repose quantities of beautiful
flowers.
The honor of first seeing the body of
the Queen was conferred on her personal
retinue. All the servants and tenants
were admitted.
At the conclusion this morning of the
service by the Bishop of Winchester the
public will be admitted to the room and
allowed to view the remains of the soyer-
eign who. so long regned over them. The
body will rest there until Sunday. and it
IS probable that no removal will occur for
ten days.
The CORRESPONDENT of the Associated
Press learns that the cause of the Queens
death as officially given was "senile de-
cay" The doctors attribute the paralysis
which attacked her as secondary to the
general weakness of her condition, nor is
it considered advisable for reasons of
state to intimate that her intellect was
dimmed by this particular form of dis
ease
The arrangements for the funeral were
discussed at a meeting of the authori-
ties of the roval household at Bucking-
ham Palace, London, last evening. At the
College of Arms. It was said that the
date Of the funeral could not be settled
until il was known when the European
royalties or their representatives could
arrive, but that the function would be
held at the earliest possible date for the
convenience of Emperor William. whose
stay in England might be unavodably
limited.
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for they are epochs of far reaching in
auence and meaning in any life
The c~st OF these was on Whit Sun
day. May goth. 1877 (the festival OF an
others most in accord in its teachings
with that sacred ordinance) when Ollyla
Cowper stood before the altar OF Christ
church to receive at the hands of the late.
Bishop Lyman the apostolic rite OF con-
firmation The brightness OF the May
morning, he peculiar appropriateness OF
the Immediately preceding service, and
the fact that that very week marked the
close of her sixteenth year combined to
render the occasion one of more than or
binary impressiveness.
But above all as she stood there in all
the lovliness of her young womanhood 10
ratify and confirm her baDtismal VOWS.
there was apparent in her earnest and
humble demeanor a consecrated purpose
and high resolve which indicated how
thoroughly she realized the full import
of the solemn obligations that with her
"own mouth and consent openly before
the church" she was then assuming
And how constantly these obligations
were ever afterwards remembered and
faithfully discharged few were in po-
sition TO know better than him who ad-
dresses you. HithertoNactive in all good
works and loving ministrations she now
became, if possible. even more so; and
to the church of her childhood and OF
her love she gave in unstinted measure
he best of her sweet services. With rare
musical gifts enhanced by constant cul-
ture she became-and so long as her
health allowed-cont tinued to be the or
ganist and choir director of Christ church;
and never did exquisite taste, skill, tact,
uniform kindness and courtesy-and yet
not without firmness and decision-com-
bine to better qualify one for the trying
duties OF that difficult position.
So for years in this exacting capacity
and in innumerable other ways were her
elf-sacrificing and efficient services of
incalculable value to the congregation and
church of her intelligent appreciation and
lifelong devotion.
How gratefully and tenderly does their
memory linger with us today and will.
Nor were they confined to her own church
and people, but in every social function
or public gathering for benevolent pur-
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felicitous and fitting and is SO good that
we nrint it in full as follows:
Mr.. President and Fellow Trustees,
Brethren and Fellow Pastors, Mr..
Mayor and Gentlemen OF the Board of
Aldermen. Ladies' and Gentlemen:
True merit it has been well said.
was ever modest Known" but when
q fellow citi.en-one of our very own
and Ito the manner generously
conceives anG entirely with his own
means and unaided efforts successfully
completes anG starts on it's beneficent
mission. so noble work Of philan-
thropy as that represented by this
beautiful memorial building in which
we are assembled | submit that the
occasion suggests, and simple justice
demands, that there should be plain
statement Of certain facts about this
work even at the risk of offending the
well known modesty of him who has
so generously projected and executed
it.
My friends. this occasion is absolute
ly unique. Raleigh has never known
anything like it. 1t is without a pre-
cedent in the State or in the South;
and | believe you will presently agree
with me when / say it is without a
parallel in the country. | have not for
gotten that this is prominently the
day of large gifts and endownments for
the public good. l rejoice to believe
that there are more millions of money
invested today in libraries, universities,
colleges, schools, homes hospitals, asy-
lums. infirmities, orphanaoes and char
liable institutions than at any other
period in our history 1t is one of the
encouraging signs of the times.
have not forgotten that there have
been such men in our country as Amos
and Abbott Lawrence and Stephen
Grad, and Astor and Enoch Prat and
George Peabody and Corcoran and many
others hke-ninded, but less we'll known.
They We're public benefactors. All
honor to their memory. Nor have /
forgotten that there are living today
such men as Rockefeller and Carnegie.
and certain of our own State and city.
of less means whose gifts for the pub
lie good we have pcNd reason to be
proud of. aud grateful for.s
God forbid that | should utter a syl-
able in disparagemcrt of such benefac-
tions; but as a matter Of fact we know
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THE OLIVIA RANEY LIBRARY.
Which Was Donated TO the City Of Raleigh Yesterday by
Mr.. r. B Raney.

for the good examples of His servants
who have done good in their genera
tion-for the inspiration of this noble
work has been the precious memory
of the lovely life and character of that
one OF His servants and saints whose
name it bears.
AS her old friend and pastor. who knew
her we'll during nearly the whole of her
beautifully blameless life l shall claim
the sacred privilege of paying a brief but
necessarily inadequate tribute to her hal
lowed memory.
When now some months more than
twenty-six years ago | entered upon my
duties as rector of Christ church in this
city, | found among my parishioners in
the cultured household of Mr. and Mrs.
Pulaski Cowper, a daughter, Give
Blount, who, though but thirteen years of
age already abundantly manifested those
singularly lovable characteristics for
which she was ever afterwards so Justly
distinguished Hers was not only that
sweet innocence and trustfulness of child
hood which are always so attractive, but
combined with a keen sense of humor
which | have rarely seen ecualled there
was an ever Joyous, sparkling vivacity
which share rs sunbeam in the house
hold and lighted up all in the circle OF
her friends upon whom it fell. And
underneath this winning exterior there
was thoughtfulness and strength of
character beyond her years. An adep;
even thus early, in all the sweet ameni-
Ties OF life she was intolerant only of in
sincerity and affectation.
But what | most distinctly recall i'm
this favored child so richly endowed by
nature and Gods grace, was her tender
sympathy for all sorrow and suffering and
her ready willingness to minister in every
way in her power to their allevition. Her
tender heart and high sense of duty were
the we'll spring from which flowed innum-
erable acts of thoughtful kindness so
delicately 6One as to be unobserved aud
unknown to the world. And these noble
traits, which made for her discerning and
tond friends in every quarter, each sue
ceedng year seemed only to develope and
strengthen.
Among The many events associated with
this beautiful life so unobtrusively and
lnostentatiously passed in our midst, that
with loving memories | distinctly recall.
three stand out with special prominence
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THE OLIVIA RANEY LIBRARY
The City Accepts the Splendid Gift of the
$4,000 Library.

that in the case of these multi million
aires while their gifts and endowments
were absolutely large, they were rela-
lively small. They were but small
fractions of what remained to the don
ors Whether or not any of these colos-
sal fortunes was the product of oppres-
sive trusts and combines or accumu
lated by questionable business methods
or whether they We're largely only in
herited, or whether the gifts and bene-
factions which came of them were to
be effective only at the death of their
possessors--lt We're ungracious to sug-
gest or inquire. OF these things / know
nothing /. But what ! do know
is that a citizen of Raleigh has put into
the Olivia Raney Library not merely
certain portion. however large Of his
handsome estate, but every available
dollar of It. that not one of these
SAC, 900 and more came to him by in
heritance, but that they every one repre-
sent the legitimate fruit of his untiring
industry and energy, his answering
Straightforwardness and honesty and
his general high character and business
qualifications; and that this most ex-
traordinary and munificent provision
for the public good was not deferred
till it's author was on the confines of
that land where a man can carry moth
ing away with him when he dieth: but
is made now while in the prime of life
with the reasonable prospectus we
earnestly pray-of many long years of
continued usefulness and happiness be-
fore him.
1t may be true that under certain
circumstances praise of the living is
unseemly: but how is it possible on an
occasion like this, for him who speaks
as the representative of your Trustees
to withhold emphatic expression of our
grateful appreciation of such unwont-
ed public spirit and self f-sacrificing gem
erosity?
1t was pre- eminently proper think,
that the exercises this evening should
have begun with prayer to our Father
| in heaven for His guidance and bless
| ing, and with praise and thanksgiving
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sketch and 10 the editor of the work,
in addition tc those authorized to be
distributed by the said act of 1899.
Sec. 3. That the said committee shall
require the work to be stereotyped, in
order that additional copies may be
printed as IT required without extra cost
for typesetting, the stereotyped process
to be purchased and owned by the State
and the plates when made to remain
the property Of the State.
Sec. A. That the work of completing
the state records" shall be let by the
same committee in the same manner,
at price not exceeding that paid the
public printer.
Sec. 5. This act shall be in force from
and after it's ratification.
DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate conveLed at II o'clock
Lieut.. Gov. Turner II. the chair. Rev.
Levi Branson offered prayer. The Jour
nal was partially read and approved.
The standing committees made their
reports and the judiciary committee
sent up a substitute Tor the libel bill.
Senator Arlington. from committee
on rules, recommended that a commit
tee be appointed on apportionment OF
representatives.
Senator Woodland, for judiciary COM
mittee submitted two reports on Mr..
Henderson's Nill to allow alimony in di-
vorce vincElo matrimonii, one ma
jority favorable to tht bill and a minor
ity against it, Placed on the calendar.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
Mr.. Warren: From citizens of New
bern against the sale of cigarettes.
Mr.. Arlington: Against stock law in
Nash county,
Mr.. Alexander: From citizens of
Mecklenburg for a tax on dogs.
Mr.. Wood A resolution passed by
the Board of Education of Randolph
county.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. Justice To pay N c. Elliott
a school claim.
BY Mr.. Speight: To amend Chapter
40, Law 1891, regarding Swift Greek in
Edgecombe county.
by Mr.. McAlester: For the relief of
Continued on Fourth. Page)
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NEM BILLS INTRODUCED.

Stewart, OF Harnett. to place the name
of Jno. w Leslie on the pension roll.
Spainhour, of Burke, to incorporate the
New River Development Company OF
North Carolina by request.
Reinhardt, Of Lincoln, to prohibit the
sale and manufacture OF liquor within
two miles OF certain churches in Lincoln
and CASTOR counties.
Carson, of Alexander. to appoint John
A. Cline a justice of the peace for Ellen
dale township
Burnett, OF Swain, to place certain
Confederate soldiers of Swain on the
pension roll.
Petree, of Stokes. to incorporate the
town of Pinnacle, in Stokes county.
Robinson, of Anson, to amend chapter
123, Private Laws of 1897.
Lawrence of Hertford, to amend chap-
ter So, Laws of 1871
Lawrence to appoint additional COM
missioners and re-establish the office of
county treasurer in Hertford county.
Hayes of Chatham for relief of Mrs.
Addie Elmore
Morphew, of Mcdowell, to authorize
the town of Marion N. c., TO incorporate
water-w works and sewerage and issue
bonds therefor.
TdyHe, OF CneFokee, TO allOW secretary
of State to issue grant No. So
Lane, OF Rockingham, to place the
names of f. ID. Sledd and Peter Wade
on the pension roll.
Weaver of Ashe. for the relief OF A.
S. Ellen, clerk of Superior court of Ashe
county.
Allen, of Wayne. conferring upon the
Governor power to fill vacancies on the
Cooperation Commission.
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