THE GAZETTE.
RALEIGH,
N. C.
CITY, COUNTY AND GENERAL.
HENRY L. ALSTON, . . Local Editor
AND CITY COLLECTOR.
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RALEIGH, N. C, JANUARY 2, 1897.
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Rev. B. Young was in the city last
week.
Mr. G. H. Makepeace, of Sanford, was
here Monday of last week.
An account of the Old Ladies' dinner
will appear next week.
Mrs. Charles Caldwell favored us with
a renew il this week.
Rev. James IT. Dunston, of Morrisville,
was in the city Tuesday.
A good cook is wanted at St. Angus
tine's School. Apply to Rev. A. B. Hun
ter. If you want a good meal go to Rich
ardson's Restaurant on Wilmington
street.
Mr. George Taylor left the city to-day
for Kittrell, N. C., where he is attending
school.
Mr. W. II. Leigh and brother, of For
estville, called to see us this week, and
gave us a renewal.
Presiding Elder, Rev. F. K. Byrd, of
Wilson, passed through the city on his
way to Chatham county,.
Prcf. A. B. Vincent says his meetings
a few days ago at Selma and Savannah,
N. C, were eminently successful.
Rev. Robert Lucas left the city last
week for Clayton, N. C, to attend bis
pastoral duties. Rev. Lucas is a worthy
divine.
Miss Maud Young, who has been visit
ing friendsand relatives at Kittrell, N.C.,
during the Christmas holidays, has re
turned home. Miss Maud reports a nice
time.
Messrs. A. J. "West and Thos. H. Bul
lock, students of Shaw University, have
gone to their respective homes to begin
teaching id the early spring,
Prof. Wilson Caldwell, of Chapel Hill,
N. C, wss here last Monday and called
on us. Prof. Caldwell is a jolly good
fellow, and a hustler from a way back.'
Call again, my brother.
While returning home from Weldon a
few days ago we were pleased to meet
Mr. J. H. Shaw on his way to Louisburg
(his home) from Hester's, N. C, where
he has been engaged in blacksmirhing.
Mr. G. F.Smith, of Franklinton, spent
a day or so in our city last week looking
after his leather, sales. Mr. Smith is a
first class tanner. He informed us that
his family bad been sick for several days.
We publish in another column a notice
in regard to a Civil Service Examination
to be held to fill vacancies in the Internal
Revenue Service. Let those interested
take due notice, and govern themselves
accordingly.
Mrs. M. E.Miller, wife of Rev. S. A.J.
Miller, pastor of Cox Memorial Church,
arrived in the city a few days ago, and is
now domiciled with her husband at No.
609 South East Street, where they will
gladly welcome their friends.
The ladies who were soliciting aid for
the Oxford Orphan Asylum thank the
friends for their contributions toward the
box. Throuffh the efforts of the commit
tee fifteen cakes were received and enough
money was realized to purchase fifty
pounds of candy.
Rev. J. C. Love, of Webster. N. C,
who is now a student of Shaw University,
has won a great reputation as a pulpit
orator. His discourses are full of logic.
The students of Shaw University were
recently commissioned by Dr. N. F.
Roberts, D. D., to attend the First Bap
tist Church of this city to hear Rev. Love
preach.
Among the subscriptions and renewals
since our last issue mav be noted Messrs.
A. J. West, Thomas H. Bullock, D. J.
Emerson, J. T. Barber. Rufus E. Harris,
S. B. Thomas, Abb Mills, Allison Taboon,
C. F. Marriott, S. S. Powell, Joseph A.
Stewart, Robt. Holland, Wm. Whitaker,
James Carter, Rev. T. O. Fuller and Mrs.
Percy Carr.
We were pleased to meet while in Hen
derson Saturdav. December 11th. Messrs.
W. II. Reavis, W. II. Cook, A. Clark, A.
B. J. Wyche. Rev. R. Spruill, J. R.
Younsr, J R. Eaton, G. W. Claiborn, D.
H. Gill, James G. Gill, D. M. Hawkins,
Matthew Hinton, Hons. T. 8. Eaton,
Henry Perry, M. M. Peace, J. M. Wat
son, lawyer J. Y. Uaton and others.
Many thanks to lawyer Eaton for kind
ness shown.
Ruth Chapter, No. 2, Order "of the
Eastern Star, elected the following offi
cers for the ensuing year: W. P., James
H. Young; W. M., Mrs. Lucy M. Davis;
A. M., Mrs. Nancy Hayes; Treasurer,
Mrs. Frances Atkins; Secretary, Mis F.
E. Anderson; Conductress, Mrs. Rosa
Morgan; Associate Conductress, Miss
Sallie Upperman. The W. M. made the
following appointments : Adah, Miss
Elnora Mitchell; Ruth, Mrs. Eliza Worth
am; Esther, Miss Maggie Hayes; Martha,
Mrs. Eliza Dnnston; Electa, Miss Joanna
Thompson; Warden, Mrs. Hattie Christ
mas; Sentinel, Mrs. Bettie Perry. These
officers were duly installed by P. S. G. P.,
James H. Young.
The First Baptist Sunday School at its
session on December 20th, re-elected the
following officers to serve for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, James H. Young;
Assistant Superintendent, A. J. Rogers;
Secretary, C. L. Gary; Assistant Secre
tary, Miss L. V. Hunter; Treasurer, H.
J. Dunn; Chorister, Prof. G A.-Mial;
Librarians, Meesrs. Henry Maosey and
Otis Murray; Organist, Miss M. M. Card
well; Assistant Organist, Miss Lucy
Grant. Miss N. D. Rogers was elected
Assistant Chorister in place of Mr. E. J.
Overby, who is now residing in New
York. AH the present teachers (43 in
number) were reappointed by the Super
intendent. They had their Xmas feast
last Saturday afternoon.
Rev. J. C. Barker, the traveling agent
for the Old Folks' Home, was in the vil
lage on last Sunday visiting Sunday
schools and churches. In his earnest'
manner in setting forth the claims of the
aged and infirm, he made quite a favor
able impression, and the villagers seemed
aroused in behalf of the Old Folks' Home
and contributed freely to the cause, and
invited him to come again in behalf of
this worthy cause.
Willis M. Graves.
New Era Institute at Lumberton, Jan
uary 12-14, 1897. A very instructive
and interesting meeting is expected.
A. B. Vincent,
Missionary.
Mrs. James H. Young Dines the Gazett e
Stair An Excellent Dinner
Was Given.
On last Sunday afternoon Mrs. J. H.
Young very pleasantly surprised the edi
tor in chief of the Gazette and his staff
by presenting them with a very fine
Christmas dinner at her residence on East
Lenoir street. This dinner was given es
pecially for the Gazette staff.
The respective guests were all present,
and about 2:80 P. M. Miss Maud Young
brought a message from Mrs Young an
nouncing the readiness of dinner. The
guests who had been verypleasantly chat
ting in the parior repaired to the dining
room where we found the table laden
with many good things. Chief among
all was "that big, fat turkey" roosting
at the head of the table, of which Prof.
W. F. Debnain took charge, and after
prayer by Rev. Joseph Perry, proceeded
to carve in grand style.
At this juncture the interesting race for
eating began, and it was exceedingly
doubtful to tell who won this race, but
Rev. Perry, who has the reputation of
being the biggest ham eater in town,
came out first, with Mr. Alex. Jeffreys,
who was very hard on the dish of maca
roni, as the Rev.'s second. Editor Young,
who sat at the foot of the table, didn't
talk much, but oh my, and, by the way,
he was seen on the second or third help
with a bigger piece of turkey than any
other man.
Prof. Debnam did well, for he talked
much, carved and ate as much as any
man. Mr. Crudup, some how or other,
got tangled up with his glass of water
and upset it. This incident kinder em
barrassed Jordan and we were unable to
know how he came out. Little Rich.
Smith, who is given to chills, and this be
ing his chill day) would not allow the
chill to prevent him from eating, so Rich,
postponed the chill until he got through
and went home. The. last we heard of
Rich, he was home wrestling with that
' chill."
Mr. G. W. Taylor, with his fatness,
played his part fine and was equal to the
occasion. Mr. A. J. Rogers, who is very
modest and impresses one that he is a
preacher, laid off this modesty and proved
to be a good runner in the race. Mr.
Henry Alston, who is frequently called
"Parson," was a little late in arriving,
but was at once put to eating. We think
he was the lightest eater at dinner. Mr.
Edward Saulter, who had been ailing for
a day or two, was taken sick as soon as
he was seated at the table and had to
leave the dining room. As he made his
exit Mr. Saulter turned his head and gave
that turkey a wishful farewell. He was
too sick to eat. Dinner was over when
Rev. Braz. Johnson arrived. This was
serious news to the Rev. So much so
that he became frustrated and in walking
across the parlor floor collided with the
swinging lamp.
Mrs. Young assured Rev. Johnson that
there was enough left for him. This
changed the Rev.'s locks.
The Gazette staff present were Messrs.
James H. Young, editor in chief ; W. S.
Mitchell and A. J. Rogers, general trav
elingagents; Edward Saulter, office clerk;
Henry Alston, city local editor and col
lector; Rich. Smith and Alex. Jeffreys,
paper folders; G. W. Taylor, ex-office
clerk; J. D. Crudup, ex-city editor and
collector; Rev. Jos. Perry and Prof. W.
F. Debnam, honorary members.
While we were taking dinner we were
also charmed with sweet strains of music
from the parlor from the touch of Miss
Maud on the piano.
Mrs. Young's dinner was nicely pre
pared and every thing exquisitely ar
ranged. She is a real entertainer and
knows just how to make it pleasant for
her guests.
The writer of this made good time in
the " eating race," but could not keep up
with the rest on account of taking a little
time to catch items.
A vote of thanks was proposed by Prof.
Debnam to Mrs. Young for her most ex
cellent and much enjoyed Christmas din
ner. We wish that ChriBtmas would come
oftener. W. S. Mitchell.
Democratic Inconsistency.
The Democratic newspapers are very
much exercised over the report that Sen
ator Pritchard may announce before the
time for electing a Senator arrives that
he is as firmly and zealously in favor of
free coinage now as he has been in the
past, and that he may further agree to
represent the expressed sentiment of the
General Assembly which elects him dur
ing his six 3 ears term. They make all
manner of charges with a view of fright
ening somebody, but they seem to forget
a little history of only six years stand
ing. It will be remembered that the
Farmers Alliance adopted what was
called the sub treasury plan at its meet
ing in the early part of 1890. and that
Senator Vance, whose term was about to
expire, in the campaign of 1890 ridi
culed the plan all over the State and fi
nally denounced it as unconstitutional.
This was the most serious charge that
could be made against a measure, and
yet when the Legislature 1891 met
and was controlled almost entirely by
men who were members of the Farmers'
Alliance and passed a resolution "in
structing our Senators to vote for and
use all honorable means to secure " the
Sub-Treasury plan, Senator Vance, not
withstanding his opposition to the meas
ure, said: "Gentlemen, 1 will obey your
instructions." Upon that promise, he
was re-elected to the United States Sen
ate; and upon no other condition could
he have been elected. Now, if Senator
Pritchard in accordance with his own
viewB and in obedience to the instruc
tions of the General Assembly as ex
pressed by resolution on the siver ques
tion, should agree to carry out those in
structions and should be re-elected it will
not lie in the mouth of the remnant of
Democrats in this State to criticise or
find fault in the premises, for their great
leader set the example in 1891 under sim
ilar circumstances. Let the Populist and
Republican members of the General As
sembly pay no heed whatever to the
earnings of the Democratic newspapers
ana politicians, for with all of their villi
fication, misrepresentation and abuse of
the Legislature of 1895, the people of
this State ratified the actions of that
body by an increased majority. They
will do the same in 1898 if this Legisla
ture does ' its duty conscientiously and
fearlessly. x
SENATOR PRITCHARD RESENTS THE
-IMPUTATION.
Senator Pritchard requests the publica
tion of the following:
Washington, D. C, Dec. 17, 1896.
You will permit me through the col
umns of your paper to lefer to a state
ment contained in this week's Caucasian
to the effect that there is " a bold, brazen
and deep-laid scheme on the part of Mark
Hanna and his allies to capture the Leg
islature of North Carolina." The intima
tion contained in the article in question,
to the effect that Mr. Hanna and his com
mittee will attempt to buy the votes of
Populist members of the Legislature, is
entirely without foundation. No such
thing has ever been contemplated by the
Republican party, and the statement re
ferred to is made with a view of intimi
dating those Populist members who rec
ognize it to be their duty to comply with
the agreement entered into two years ago
between the two parties as well as to ob
serve the pledges made to their constitu
ents during the last campaign. The peo
ple of North Carolina are honest and con
servative and I resent the intimation that
any member of the North Carolina Leg
islature will sell his-vote for United States
Senator or on any other question.
Respectfully,
(Signed.) J. C. Pritchard.
Methodist Conference.
Wilson, N. C.
The North Carolina Conference of the
A. M. E. Zion Church met in this town
on Wednesday, the 2d inst., Bishop C. R.
Harris presiding. The weather was very
inclement, a large snow having fallen
Wednesday and Wednesday night. Not
withstanding this the opening sessions
were well attended.
Bishop Harris' address to the Confer
ence was one of his best efforts. It- was
scholarly and with the force of eloquence
and power; it stamped impressions for
good upon his hearers.
JBisnops J. VV. .Petty and J. W. Mood.
D. D. , were present assisting Bishop Har
ris. Mrs. Bishops Petty and Harris were
present.
lhe reports of presiding elders for the
past year were highly satisfactory, the
reports being received and adopted by
the Conference.
The Bishop made the following ap
pointments for the next Conference year:
Presiding Elders. Wilmington Dis
trict, Revs. D. T. Mitchell ; Cape Fear
District, o. a. Hunter: VV asbington Dis
trict, W. J. Moore; Newbern District,
John H. Hooper; Mission, Wm. Sutton.
Pastoral Avnointments. St. Luke
(Wilmington), Revs. P. L. Cuyler; Price's
Uhapel (Wilmington), E. B. Williams; St.
.Peter s (iNewbern), K. S. Reeves, D. D.;
Clinton's Chapel (Newbern). H. C.Phil
lips; Whiteville, S. M. Lloyd; Lake Wac
camaw, H. J. Blanks; Ale. " Pleasant, J.
W. Li. Council; Carver s Creek; S. H.
Lovett; Clarkton, E. A. Carroll ; Lum
berton, A. R. McKoy; Brown's Chapel
Circuit, T. H. Hicks; South Port, W. J.
F. Moore; Greenville Sound, E. S. Bur
ney; Summerville, D. L. Maultsby; Mag
nolia, W. H. Wilder; Garland Circuit,
W. II. Fulford; Mt. Olive, W. H. Farrar;
Kinston, E. D. Jones; White Oak, E. S.
W. Simmons; Goldsboro, H. Bell; Wil
son, N. D. King; Tarboro, H. P. Walker;
Greenville Station, L. B. Williams;
Washington, G. H. Mial; Elizabethtown,
H. H. Bingham, Jumping Rver Circuit,
N. W. McMillan; Aurora Circuit, A. F.
Moore; Morehead City, S. B. Gas.
kill; Harlowe Circuit, B. W. Morris"
Jamr s City, J. H. Moseley; Treaton, Jno.
E. Morris; Pollocksville, R. G. Smith;
Swansboro, T. D. Harrison; Jacks tnville,
W. M. Badger; Bayboro, L. B. Black
ledge: Kinston Circuit, J. Nelson; Golds
boro Circuit, J. E. Hustiey; Beaufort, A.
A. Crooke; Hookerton Circuit, W. A.
Keys; Dover Circuit, F. B. House; Stan
tonburg Circuit, O. F. W. Smith; Snow
Hill Circuit, P. W. Lawrence; LaGrange,
A. M. Martin; Rocky Mount, J. B. Smith;
Clinton, ; Rehoboth, T. H. Hall.
A number of churches sent up petitions
to the Bishop asking for the return of
their Presiding Elder and pastor.
United States Civil Service Examination.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission ha ordered that an examination
be held by its local board in this city on
Saturday, January 16, 1897, commencing
at 9 o'clock a. m., for the Internal Reve
nue service. Only citizens of the United
States can be examined. The age limi
tations for this exa i ination are as fol
lows: For clerk, not under 18 ; for all
other positions, not under 21 years. No
application will be accepted for this ex
amination unless filed with the under
signed, on the proper blank, before the
hour of closing business on January 12,
1897. Applications should be filed
promptly in order that time may remain
for correction if necessary.
The Commission takes this opportunity
of stating that the examinations are open
to all reputable citizens of the United
States who may desire to enter the ser
vice, without regard to race or to their
political or religious affiliations. All such
citizens are invited to apply. They shall
be examined, graded, and certified with
entire partiality, and wholly without re
gard to any considerations save their effi
ciency, as shown by the grades they ob
tain in the examination. .
For application blanks, full instructions,
and information relative to the duties
and salaries of the different positions,
apply to N. A. Brown,
Sec'y Board of Ex. Int. Rev. Service,
P. O. Address, Raleigh, N. C.
DEATHS.
From Earth to Heaven.
Mrs. Mattie Rhodes died Monday morn
ing at :30; aged about 22 years. She
was a member of the First Baptist church,
a lovely young woman, a devoted wife
and daughter. Scarcely had she ripened
into full womanhood before the fatal
breath of disease had blown upon her and
to-day we say, "Mattie is dead." Not
dead, only gone before to n wait the com
ing of loved ones, and where the bodily
sufferings are over. To the husband and
children, mother and all other relatives,
we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their
sad bereavement, and can only point
them for comfort to "Him who doeth
all things well."
The funeral was held at the Second
Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Worlds officiated, assisted by Rev.
Leak. A large concourse of people at
tended the funeral. The Household of
Ruth, of which she was a member, turned
out.
Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Mr. Alfred
Smith, died on the 14th instant at the
residence of Mrs. O. J. Carver, with
whom she had been living for many
years. Her husband "died just one year
previous, lacking one day.. Mrs. Smith
was the grandmother of Mrs. James H.
Baker, of this city. She was nearly one
hundred years of age.
Miss Alveretta B. Pulley, of Pilot, N.
C, the daughter of Mr. John Pulley and
adopted daughter of Mr. Allen Thomas,
departed this life on the 26th inst., at
the age of seventeen years. Her life was
that of a Christian. She was loved by
all who knew her, and her last words
were that she was willing and ready
to go.
Whereas, God has blessed and taken
from our midst the beloved one. There
fore be it.
She was a zealous worker of the Sun
day School, and leaves behind her many
friends to mourn her loss.
Laura E. IIeartsfield. .
Notes From Halifax.
On our visit to Halifax a few days ago
we were glad to meet Prof. C. C. Baker,
from Scotland Neck, who is an applicant
for the postoffice at his home. Prof. Ba
ker had the misfortune to lose a house by
fire a few days ago. Also Messrs. Esau
Tilery, Guilford Gee & Son, who are fine
men-and successful farmers, from Wel
don. F, B. Whitehead and Whit. Har
die, from Biinkleyville, and Thad Byrd,
Edward Cheek, Hon. J. H. Arrington.
Hon. J. H. Hannon and Edward Cheek
are conducting the grocery business to
gether. Mr. Caeek is also teaching school
at Brinkleyville township. Mr. J. H.
Hannon, Jr., is a leading young business
man in his town, and is doing a splendid
grocery and saloon business.
Halifax town is an old quiet place. Her
people are clever and kind. We noticed
many old rt sidences still standing to mark
her old age.
Hon. J. H. Hannon proved himself at
the last election to be a leader indeed,
He did valuable work for McKinley, Rus
sell and Hon. G. H. White. He also car
ried his county, with the assistance of
others, by a large majority, the largest
oi any otner county in tne State for the
Republicans. Mr. Hannon is an original
jviciviniey man, and well deserves a good
office from Mr. McKinley.
During our stay in Halifax we were
taken care of by Mrs. Cherry Cheek, Mr.
and Mrs. E. A. Cheek and Hon. J. H.
Hannon. for which we return many
tnanKs. w. . jurrcHkXL.
Resignation of Pastor Christmas.
The Rev. L. T. Christmas, pastor of the
Central Baptist Church, colored, has ten
dered his resignation, to take effect Jan
uary 10th, when he leaves for Charleston,
West Virginia, to become pastor of the
First Baptist Church, colored, of that
city. He came here eleven years ago as
pastor of the Central Baptist Church, and
has done a great work in that time. His
congregation numbered forty when he
first came, and did not own a lot, using
a little school-houpe near the corner of
Seventh and Red Cross streets as a place
of worship. The congregation now em
braces a membership of 300. They own
the lot on the southeast corner of Seventh
and Red Cross streets, and have erected
a handsome brick church that cost $15,
000. The members naturally regret to
see their faithful pastor go, and the fol
lowing resolutions show how he was es
teemed by them:
Whereas, The Rev. L. T. Christmas,
pastor of the Central Baptist Church, has
for more than eleven years rendered
faithful and most excellent service as
pastor in every possible way, having
taken charge on the 14th day of October,
1885, when we were only few in number
and scattered, without a house of wor
ship (excepting a very small tabernacle),
or even a lot; and
Whereas, He has honorably and ably
led, not only the church, but the com
munity, race and denomination, on a
high and aggressive plain, morally, re
ligiously and educationally, producing
great revolutions in our church circles in
the city and State, moving all to increased
activities in Christian works and opera
tions our church having purchased a
beautiful site on the corn or of Seventh
and Red Cross streets, upon which we
have erected a substantial and magnifi
cent brick church, with all the modern
improvements, at a cost, all told, of $16,
000, with a remainder of only $700 in
debtedness now owing on the property;
and
Whereas. The pastor did, on Decem
ber 8th, 1896. tender his resignation as
pastor of said church, to take effect Jan
uary 10th, 1897, which was unanimously
rejected by the Board and church, addi
tional inducements having been made
for the retention of the pastor, the same
being refused by him and insisting upon
his resignation, whereupon the church,
having no other alternative, did, on the
17th inst.', accept the resignation of her
beloved paetor; therefore, be it
Resolved, That while it is with deep
pain and sore regret to part with such a
leader and servant of God, still, as the
great head of the church has called him
to another field, in the far west, we hum
bly bow to the Divine edict, and do most
cordially and cheerfully commend him
to all saints, especially those of his pros
pective location as an earnest, persuasive
and uncompromising embassador and ad
vocate of the Gospel, and worthy of the
love and lull confidence of all; and be-
speaking for him and the " bride (the
First Baptist Church of Charleston, W.
Va.) a triumphant and glorious march
toward Zion.
Asking the prayer of all for the con
tinued success of our well-begun work,
we are, Yours fraternally,
A. J. Walker,
A. MlDDLETON,
H. J. Whitehead,
Jas. M. Whttted,
H. M. Myers,
Major Johkson,
A. S. Henderson,
Deacon Board.
Done by order of Central Bap. Church
December 17th, 1896. Wilmington Mes
senger.
Senator Thurston Interviewed.
Reports have been current of late in
North Carolina to the effect that the
National Republican Committee was seek
ing the re-election of Senator Pritchard,
whose term expires March 4th next, in.
order that his vote might be secured to
aid any Republican financial proposition
that might come before the next Con
gress, it has also oeen alleged in popu
list sources that Senator, Pritchard has
agreed to support any measure that the
gold monometallists of New York may
advocate. To these reports a vigorous
denial has been entered, particularly by
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, who,
knowing Mr. Pritchard quite intimately,
is, perhaps, better able than any other
member or the committee to speak with
some authority on the matter. With
these campaign stories in his mind, Sen
ator Thurston yesterday afternoon said:
" So far as 1 am advised of the views,
of which I am a member, concerning the
Republican National Committee of the
Senatorial situation in North Carolina,
they are these:
"The Republicans seem certain of
forty-two seats in the next Senate. If
Mr. Mantle, of Montana, should act with
us, as I hope he will, at least on tariff
matters, we will have forty-three. We
would then need at least two more votes
together with the vote of the Vice-President,
to secure the passage of a tariff act.
We hope to secure those two votes from
Kentucky and North Carolina.
" The members of the National Com
mittee, so far as I know their sentiments.
are very anxious that a Republican tariff
measure should become operative at the
beginning of the next fiscal year, July
1st. It seems almost evident that no
tariff legislation of a satisfactory char
acter can pass Congress and become a
law at this session. The expectation is
that such a law can be passed at the ex
traordinary session, to be called soon
after the 4th of March.
I' Senator Pritchard is the choice of the
Republicans of North Carolina. He came
into the Senate two years ago with views
very favorable to the use of silver as
money, w e understand that ne is sua a
frit nd of silver. For my own part I
thoroughly understand that Senator
Pritchard has been opposed and is op
posed to anything which tends toward
gold monometallism. His silver views,
however, furnish no good reason why
we should not desire his return to the
Senate. He is a strong protectionist; has
always been so. North Carolina has vast
interests that demand protection. I feel
certain, therefore, that in spite of his
silver views he would be willing to assist
us in passing a tariff act with reasonable
protective provisions, and I do not think
he would carry his friendship for silver
to the extent of trying to force a free sil
ver amendment on our tariff bill.
. " The National Committee, if I under
stand the feeling of its members, is not
particularly concerned about financial
legislation; it has no such legislation to
propose; it recognizes the fact that the
country has declared in favor of the Re
publican policy of protection; that the
unemployed people of this country have
the first right to demand relief, and Sen
ator Pritchard's re-election may be abso
lutely necessary to secure the passage of
a Republican tariff measure. If he is de
feated we are one vote more short in the
Senate; our ability to pass a revenue act
is doubtful, and as a result the country
may be left to suffer under the Wilson
bill without any chance of relief for the
next two or three years. In addition to
this. Senator Pritchard has won the good
will, esteem and friendship of the mem
bers of the Kepubiican .National Com
mittee by the honest and manly manner
in which he has carried on the canvass
of the Republican party in North Caro
lina. He has not sought to misrepresent
his position on the silver question, or to
mislead his own people or the Republi
cans of the country. If he comes back
into the Senate we know he will still be
a friend of silver.
" I understand it is claimed in some of
the Ponulist Darters in North Carolina
that the National Committee is anxious
(o secure Mr. Pritchard's re-election in
the interest of the so-called gold bugs of
New York. If any assurance were nec
essary that the Republican National Com
mittee is not dominated by the gold sen
timent, or subservient to the demands of
the gold men, it is found in the fact that
we are practically united for tariff legis
lation and shall assist in every possible
way in securing it." Washington Post.
Rocky Mount Grits.
Onward and upward should be the
watchword of our race for 1897.
The Gazette should be placed in every
colored family in North Carolina for 1897.'
Its record for the past year is second to
no colored paper in the United States. It
was the r.hamnion naner for co-oneration
by which one hundred and thirty thou
sand colored votes were cast and counted.
Let each friend get his friend or friends
to subscribe.
Mr. Pompey Home has moved his fam
ily to Wilson, where he will make his fu
ture home. We regret very much to see
Mr. Home leave our town, but our loss is
Wilson's gain. Mr. Horne is a strong
race man and believes in a thorough edu
cation among his people.
A good many of our young men and
ladies spent Christmas in Tarboro.
Miss Rosa Gray, to the delight of her
many friends, spent Christmas with them
in town.
Mr. Hugh Thorpe spent Christmas with
relatives. Some young lady was glad in
deed. We won't tell her name yet.
Miss Theodosia Horne went to Wilson
last Sunday. A certain young man looked
very sad at South Rocky Mount. Hush!
We hope the Representatives in the en
suing Legislature at Raleigh will not in
terfere with the Rocky Mount poetmaa
tership. It is said the fight will be car
ried there. But our people will object in
the highest to it.
We see that Dr. A. M. Moore, of Dur
ham, is being mentioned for the superin
tendency of the Insane Asylum at Golds
boro under the incoming administration.
Dr. Moore is one of the foremost colored
doctors in North Carolina and the admin
istration would do honor to the colored
race by giving him the appointment
without any controversy. We think we
will voice the sentiment of Eastern North
Carolina when we say, " let him be ap
pointed." He is being endorsed by the
leading Democratic and Republican news
papers of the State, also the leading white
doctors of the State.
The Masonic Lodge held its annual an
niversary last Sunday at the First Bap
tist church. Rev. J. V. C. Barnham, of
Weldon, preached the sermon for the fra
ternity. The lodge is in a flourishing con
dition and doing much good. -
W. S. Armstrong.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX.
Having qualified as Administratrix of
Anna P. Smith, deceased, I hereby give
notice to all persons having claims against
said estate to present them on or before
December 26th, 1897, or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery. And !
all persons indebted to said estate are
also notified to pay what is due by them
to me. Sarah Jane Pettiford,
Administratrix of Anna P. Smith.
Dec. 22, 1896. 6w.
This is
Convenient
ONLY ONE feLOCK FROM
THE STATE CAPITOL.
When you want first-class Board and
Lodging, call at 108 East Hargttt Street.
We keep warm meals at all hours. Polite
waiters, rooms well furnished. Every
thing will be pleasant for the guests at a
low price.
Mrs. ELIZABETH GRIFFITH, Prop.,
108 E. Hargett Street.
E3fGive us a trial.
NOTICE.
Latta Unsversity will be closed during
the Christmas holidays for all the session
for the purpose of rebuilding the build
ings that were consumed by fire last May,
and also additional buildings. The Uni
versity is located in the village of Ober
lin, N. C, one and one-half miles west of
the capitol building in the city. The lo
cation is the very best for a school, being
out of the busy city, but within easy
reach by means of the electric street cars.
It is enough to say, that there has not
been a single case of serious illness since
the establishment of the school. . Each
dormitory is heated by stoves and hearths,
so every necessary comfort is secured.
The terms are very reasonable $7.50 per
month. Those desiring to reduce their
expenses by work will be taken at the
lowest possible rates: young men $6.40
per month; young women $5.40 per
month; day students $1 per month. A
small incidental fee will be charged.
The school will reopen on the 7th day
of October, 1897. Our purpose is to make
it one of the largest schools in the South
for the race. Law and Medicine will be
added. The institution is wholly non
sectarian in its religious instruction or
influence. Yet earnest attention will be
given to Bible study, applying its truths
to uauy uie ana conduct, mat a tnorougn
Christian character may be obtained. It
is open to all students of either sex.
None but competent teachers will be em
ployed. For further information, address the
President, Rev. M. L. Latta, D. D.
I will leave for the North and Europe
the latter part of December or the first
of January, and will return time enough
to have buildings completed by the re
opening of the school. The University
will contain eight buildings.
dec. 5 6 m.
BELL & PICKENS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers
in and Shippers of
Fish, Shad,
Oysters, -
Spring Vegetables.
SALT FISH A SPECIALTY.
ALL GOODS GUARANTEED.
Front St. Market, Wilmington, N. C
SALE OF LAND TO MAKE ASSETS.
By virtue of a decree of the Superior
Court, rendered in tne special proceed
ings brought before the Clerk entitled.
"C. H. Williamson, Adm'r of Isaac Perry,
deceased, vs. Dilsy Adams, John Ivory
et als.,n I will sell at public auction at
1 f. . TT J I . I TT 1
toe iourt nouse uuor in r&aieiga, w axe
County, N. C, Saturday, January 16th,
1897. at 12 o'clock, to the highest bidder.
for cash, two lots of land in the town of
Wakefield. N. C, and known as the
"School House" lot and the "Richard
son" lot, belonging to the estate of Isaac
Perry, deceased.
C. H. WILLIAMSON, Com.
December 2. 1896. dec!2-4w
Notice.
In compliance with Article two, section
twelve of the Constitution pf North Car
olina, notice is hereby given that appli
cation will be made to the General As
sembly at the session to begin in January
next for 'a passage of a Taw amending
the charter of the City of Raleigh.
This November 26th, 1896.
Many Citizens.
LOOK!
IF YOU WANT
Fresh Groceries,
' GO TO
J. L. ALSTON'S,
Cor. South and McDowell
Street,
Who down competition and takes the
lead in IT . vy and Fancy Groceries. We
keep t.-p oest Flour, good Coffee, Sugar,
Lard, Butter, Sausage and all kinds of
Canned Goods, Horse and Cattle Food;
also Wood and Coal promptly delivered to
all parts of the city. Give me a call.
J. L. Alston.
Cor. South and McDowell Sts.
HOW IS THIS ?
JAMES BAKER.
THl WELL-INOWH
DEALER IN
HeavyFancy Groceries,
Cor. South and Dawion St.
We keep a first-class line of Family
Groceries, Flour, Lard, Coffee, Sugar,
Tea, Meat, Batter and Fresh Canned
Goods; also Horse and Cattle Food.
We sell at Bottom Prices. Give us a
trial.
Fresh Norfolk Oysters,
SERVED IN EVERY STYLE
TRY
A. BROWN,
113 . Hargett St
ALSO
SOUPS, STEWS, BOASTS,
And everything that can be
had in a First-class Restau
rant! GIVE ME A TRIAL.
A. BROWN.
Albion Academy
BTATE NORMAL
AND- " '
INDUSTRIAL. SCHOOL,
FRANKLINTON, H. C.
NEXT SESSION OPENS OCT. 5th, 1896.
LOCATION. This School Is located on an
elevation overlooking the city, healthful all
the year round.
DEPARTMENTS. Academic, Preparatory,
Primary and Industrial.
DORMITORIES. The dormitory for girls
Is under the supervision of the lady teachers.
and that for boys of the male teachers.
TERMS. Tuition, free. Board, lodging and
washing, $45 per session of eight months.
For catalogue and farther information,
address
Rev. JOHN A. SAVAGE, D. D., President,
FRANKLINTON, N. C.
JAMES S. LANIER,
Attorney at Law,
WINSTON, N. C.
WAITIHQFOE YOUI
MEN'S AND BOYS'
CLOTHING,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, HUTS. Etc.
have never been sold so cheap as you can
get them right now of
CROSS & LINEHAN,
- 210 Faetterills St., RALEIGH. N. C.
7M ember of the General Assembly will do
well to give us s call.
APEX NORMAL AND COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE,
APEX, NORTH CAROLINA.
Fall term begins October 1st. Beauti
ful and healthful location. About five
minutes' walk east of depot. Excellent
water. School of high grade for both
sexes. Good discipline, full courses of
study normal, theological and colle
giate. Special attention to instrumental
and vocal music. A corps of competent
teachers has been selected. Terms: Tui
tion $1.50 per month in advance. Good
board can be procured from $5 to $6 per
month. For further information address
the Principal,
W. II. Mokris, B. D.,
Apex, N. C.
A. J. BRANCH,
HENDERSON, N. C,
Contractor and Builder
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
REFERENCES? D. 6. Smith, J. T. Wlllism.
D. W. Hardy, Greenville, N. C
Furniture Repair Shop.
MATTRESS MAKING
AND
UPHOLSTERING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Makes Folding-beds and
Sideboards.
PERFECT WORK GUARANTEED.
R. S. JACKSON,
608 East First Street, Chalott, N. a
aaxl& Sm
THE PROPER
THING TO DO
Especially in buying Food is to deal
with a responsible concern, one that you
are sure will sell you nothing that is not
good; whose prices are reasonable, and
stock always f reeh and up to date.
The above description, with all due
modesty, we think fits our establishment.
We have food for the Epicure, for the
Dyspeptic, food for all classes and con
ditions. Polite and intelligent salesmen to show
and sell you; accommodating porters
and drivers to deliver to you.
All goods warranted and promptly de
li vert d.
The finest Flour, Butter, Coffee and
Tea our specialties.
W.C.STROIIACH&SOHS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS.
Sk
Telephone No. 15.
GLOBE CLOTHING BOOSE!
Cor. Wilmington and Market Streets (op
posite Market.)
The Globe Clothing House is Ital.
eigh's new enterprise, which is daily com
ing into prominence winning the favor
of the great economio purchasing public,
from the fact you can buy first-class goods
from there at prices to suit the times
clothing, hats, shoes, etc. and our people
appreciating this feature have begun to
give them their patronage. In stock will
be Ulster Storm-coats, Overcoats and
Suitings in the latest and most improved
styles, made from foreign and domestic
goods for Men, Youths and Children,
which are being offered at prices which
cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Take
advantage of the special inducements in
prices this week ; call and compare both
goods and price of this store with others
and convince yourself of the fact that
you can save fifty cents on the dollar by
buying from them.
J. M. KOIIN,
Manager.
fc.-fJ'tilL.-
FOB REPAIRING
Sewing Machines, Organs, Accordlons.&c,
wkitk oa CALL ON
J. D. CRUDUP,
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
St. Augustine's
School, RILEIGH, I. C.
Collegiate Department
under graduates of Oberlin, Mary
ville and Yale Colleges.
Normal and Preparatory DepartmBnls
under careful teachers.
TERMS : $7 per month (Incidental Fee $2
per year). .
Most students pay $b M L3Sll
and f 2 in work.
Students may work their way and go
to school at night.
Training School for Nurses. Board
and tuition free.
Trade School. Instruction in build
ing, plastering, cooking and dressmak
ing. Board and tuition free.
Rev. A. B. HUNTER,
Principal.
The Agricultural
Mechanical College,
Greensboro, N. C.t
Offers, a thoroughly practical course of
instruction snd industrial training to the
Colored Youth of the State.
Unsurpassed Facilities.
.... Low Terms.
Each County entitled to one or more
Free ' T tiit ion S tuden ts.
For further information or catalogue,
apply "to
Jas. B. Dudley,
President
Sept. 19, 4 mos.
DURHAM CITY DIKING HALL,
Is where you will find a commodious
dining-hall, No. 117 Peabody street,
where you can at all hours be serred with
a well-prepared meal and lodging at low
est prices. I can also furnish the publi
with fine and first-class oysters. Pil.
rate families can send in their orders aiid
they will be promptly attended to.
J. 8. McAllister,
6m. No. 1 19 Peabody St.
OLD RELIABLE HOUSE!
Those desiring Good Board and Lodg
ing at reasonable rates, will find the same
by calling at the "Dunston House," No.
804, corner Martin and Harrington Sts.,
near Union depot, Raleigh, N. C.
Mrs. A. E. Dunston, Proprietress.
BIRD Ell NiXOON.
When in need of a Hair Cut or a Share
call on IIartman & Counsel, the Bar
bers, of Wilmington, N. C. They are
first-class and polite in every particular.
You will find them at 821 N. 4th Street.
When in the city call on them. ,