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THE GAZETTE. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. JAKX3 H. TOU2Ta,....Xdltor and Proprietor, j" d pinf28' OoiieTlTraTolliif Agento. SUBSCRIPTION RATES! One year, - - - - $M Six months, - - 75 Three months - ' ' - - 5Q Entered at the Post-office for transmission through the United States mails as matter coming ander second-class rates. 3yAll communications intended for pub lication must reach the office by Tuesday morning. Anonymous letters will receive no attention. rjf Address all communications to THE Gazette, Raleigh. N. C. RALEIGH, N. C, MAY 1, 1897. EMANCIPATION ADDRESS DELIV ERED BY RET. C. D1LLARD, AT KINSTON, N. C. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: Among the many invitations extended to us to speak, yours proTed the most difficult to refuse, because we are re minded of the fact that this historic town contains more successful busioeas men to its population than any other in North Carolina. , . In speaking to you upon this our B4tn anniversary as free American citizens, I know of no cause more worthy and pa triotic. It is but proper that we, the con stituency of a great and progressive peo ple, should come together en-masse with and enthusiasm, to attest our V. approval of this greatvent in American This demonstration to-day of social life and merriment, this marshalling of the yeomanry of Lenoir, marks but the on ward tread of the race. Thirty-one years ago, American slave - ry the curse of the Nation received its fatal blow, and the iron heel of oppres sion was removed from the necks of three and a-half million of Afro-Americans. At the time of the Roman invasion the inhabitants of Britain lived as savages and appeared in painted skins. After the Norman conquest, one part of the natives were placed in the condition of serfs and condemned to labor like beasts of burden, while others devoted themselves to war. They fought battles during the day, and dreamed of bloodshed and broils at night. Next came the age of chivalry. In like manner the Negro played a prominent figure in the great struggle between the States. To maintain her institutions and the perpetuity of the government, the black man contributed leo.uw uiuk. whose bravery and daring ability are conceded by every Union and many Con federate Generals, who saw them face death with as much manhood as did the whit soldiers In the pending conflict between heart less Spain on the one hand, and the Cu ban patriots on the other, the central fig ure has been the plumed knight of the Island, General Antonio Maceo, who baf fled the skill of all Spain by his remark able and almost phenomenal ability in chasing 20,000 well armed and well fed Spaniards with only 6,000 men. The Negro, however, is not a blood thirsty race. He is the aggressor in no conflict; notwithstanding theflcruel and, in many instances, unjust treatment at the hands of his master he appeared de voted to him and his family. All over the South, while his master was fighting to bind the chains faster upon him, and make slavery a certainty for at least another century, the Negro men and wo men were at home, engaged in support ing in a very large measure the Southern army. The opportunity for outrage and plunder was open on every side, and yet not a hurtful hand was laid on the thou sands of white widows, orphans, their masters' wives or daughters, who lay defenceless in the Negro's power. This act of human greatness is with out a parallel in all history! At the close of the war the Negro was without home, money or learning; and yet with the responsibility of feeding, clothing and protecting himself, and, as free citizens, were required to support the government and obey its laws, which laws they could not read. Homeless, almost friendless and entire ly penniless, was the state and condition of the Negro at the close of the rebellion. Both onr friends and foes indulged in the speculative futurity as to what would finally become of us. A company ot gentlemen waited upon President Lin coln and advised him not to sign the Emancipation Proclamation on the ground that the Negro would starve. Mr. Lincoln related a story "root, hog, or die." Mr. Davis, the President of the South ern Confederacy, was having designs made representing the South one man brought in a design with a Negro asleep upon a bale of cotton. Mr. Davis prompt ly refused the design, saying, " that Negro will wake up from there eome of these days." And this the Negro has . done, though virtually ostracised and de barred from the flfvenues of trade and speculation; his admission to trade-unions is the exception rather than the rule in America. The Negro's position has been that of a menial. In looking for clerks and part- ners he was not thought of by the white businessmen.. Excluded by the rigid laws of custom he has lost many opportunities to forge his fortune. v Yet it is an admitted fact, that no race has made the progress in bo limited a time as we. Thirty years ago there was not a college in the country that would admit a Negro; to-day nearly every col lege and University in the land will gladly receive our sons and daughters. Mighty has been the progress of the race in the acquisition of wealth. Thirty years. ago we owned literally nothing! To-day, in every village; town and city, yea, in the rural districts of the States, - the Negro's ' possessions are wonderful. Within the last three decades the South has undergone marvelous changes. The Old South, with all its objections, has given way to the New South to the new order of things. Mr. President, to be a great and potential factor in the body politic, to rise to that eminence and power as a race that the age demands, we must become more self-reliant. Man is a free agent, and the events of his life are largely the products of his own will in connection with his own environments. This view is sufficiently supported by the proverb which Shakespeare puts into the mouth of Cassius: ''Men at some time are masters of their fate; the fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in our selves, that we are underlings." Lord Bacon says: " Chiefly the mould ing of a man's fortune is within his own hands." It is historically true that we inherit much of the weakness of our ancestors. Life means more than the utilization and development of our agricultural resources. The mystery of our being, the relation of cause and effect, the mutual influence and affinity of all things, assure us that there are heights yet unattained. Those men of whom the nation is most proud and seek to honor arose to greatness and renown by their own exertion and self reliance, by application to business, stead iness of purpose and fidelity to duty. It is argued that the rich have the ad vantage over the poor in making life what it should be. I doubt that this is true, for in the race of life the rich and poor are on equal footing, alike to both peer and peasant; each must climb to her abode. He that floats down the stream of life in pursuit of wealth, learning and human greatness, borne along upon its bosom by the same current, unless he ap ply the oar and increase his speed by his own effort, must, according to natural law, always be at the same distance from that which he is following. The Negro must not drift, but steer, and row up stream if necessary. " Live for something, have a purpose, And that purpose keep in view; Drifting like a helmless vessel Thou canst ne'er to self be true." "Half the wrecks that strew life's ocean If some star had been their guide, Might have now been riding safely, But they drifted with the tide." The time has come, when we must lay an important part in life's great con- ict, or bear (and justly so) tne suoorcu- nate position in life. To act well our part, to fill our rightful station, to become great and powerful, we must educate and agitate educate the head, the heart and tne hand. Agitate large business measures, grap ple with the weighty, the profound living issues; be a hero in the strife. Our circumstances and conditions are of such nature, that it is impossible to sustain neutral position on state, church, nation or race issues. The man who teaches the youth of to day is one of the greatest benefactors of the age. Many parents keep their child ren lrom school for the most frivolous reasons; let the parent preserve his child from the "confinement'' of BChool and the "drudgery" of study; let him abjure all books and gather his knowledge and glean his morals in careless freedom on our streets, excursion trains, gambling alleys of dissipation and vice of all kind; no buying of school books, no school bills would meet you every month and year, no austere teacher would intimidate and impel your child with harshness of look and lessons tedious and difficult! He would seem pale and watchful as he bent over the midnight lamp. But gratiutously by, and almost imper ceptibly, without concern or care on your part, you would find your child thorough ly educated wreck, educated in vice, pro fanity filthine&s and in all dishonesty and a perfect, he will return to your home, an "apt scholar," a gritf to your eye and a burden your heart. If parents do not edu cate and train their children give them trades and professions, the worla will. A well developed hand and heart is the best legacy we can leave those who are to be the future leaders of the race. In our beloved Southland with the hum of bubiness, the noise of anvil and shaft, the great agricultural, mechanical and mineral pursuits; our colleges and academies, our public schools and general business relations with the nation of the earth: these signs :t progress, together with the delightsome beauties oi nature, mark the mighty triumph of the negro amid Southern interests. In North Carolina a system of educa tion, politics and civil equality has been established, on the broad patriotic princi ple of truth, liberty and justice. Racial Droerress can further be seen in the eradual decav of prejudice, lynch law, in the rise of truth and great leaders among all the races. The South will eventually became the paradise of America, when rolling years shall have removed all strife, hatred and bitterness from our shores. When every man shall be resDected as a man and is accorded life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. To witness this auspicious morn, the dawn of the millennium, the negro must become afreeholder. Own your land, get good deeds for it, build houses, church es, keep stores, nave Dansing account. Raise vour own meat and brtad. Con form your lives to the most rigid econ nmv. The South is the home of the negro, he has contributed very largely to every bu siness enterprise ihe building of cities and towns, the construction oi rauroaas, and now the negro has become indispen sable in development of Houtnern re sources. In the grtat World's Fair at Chicago and the Southern Exposition held in Atlanta, the negro department was one of the finest displays of the in ventive srenius and progress of the race. We should encourage a friendly rela tion with our white brethren; each race should conspire to the interest and wel fare of the other, for it is here we are to live, die and be buried. . L-t race conflict cease, social ostracism, caste proclivities, must and will give away befere the on ward tread of civilization, Let us not De imnatient. Wait, race impulsiveness gen erates race friction. Learn to labor and to wait, for all things come to him who waits. In 1861 we went to arms to free our bodies from American slavery. To day the battle is against ignorance, supersti tion, vice and crimes of all kind. The demand of the hour is for an intelligent leadership. Educated pulpit, good system of public instruction: leaders of brain, grit, grace and greenback. The faithful historian who shall, with facile pen, record the names and mighty deeds of those illustrious sons of America, the champions of human right and liberty, cannot fail to give to the man cut in ebony a prominent place in history. If we have made such splendid progress in so limited a time, with so many barriers in the way, what may we not yet expect, as a race to be and have within the next century. The animus and tendency of the race is to develop all of our powers, to exei cise our gifts and manhood, to get all out of life there is in it for us, to be burden bearers as well as beneficiaries. I do not favor any scheme contrived for the purpoee of disintegrating the ne- fjro of the South. It is here we have ived for three centuries, and by our la bor we have done our full part in making the South what it is to day. We have spent time, talent, labor and blood to pur chase our rights and privileges, and we are here to stay. We have stocks in railroads, own gov ernment bonds, have steamboats and magnificent palacial residences, millions, of acres of land, keep stores, banking ac counts, and we intend to labor, wait, pray and remain, for it is as truly ours as it is that of anyone else. The learned and scholarly, Dr. Blyden, the ablest living negro and one of the best posted men of the age, discourages the idea of exporting negroes to Africa as planned by Bishop Turner, of Ga. It is argued that we cannot live peaceably here together, unless wea malgamate. The utter absurdity and erroneous ness of the untenable position has been clearly demonstrated; as we advance intellectually, morally, religiously, mate rially and socially; as we change our con dition from the civilized to the enlight ened, we are no longer treated as a peasant out a peer. Ours is one of condition not color. We are making history, and in order that we might better succeed there needs to be more race unanimity. In Union there is strength. We need to study the peace and unity of the race; unite upon essentials, eschew factions and petty differences among us. One of our great curses is that we are too far apart and the chasm to a very great extent re mains. A negro woman or man who attempts to rise above the dead level, who strives to have and be something it is not the white man that taunts and worries him, it is the non- progressive, fault-finding ele ment in our own race., A want to confidence in each other, jealousy and prejudice, have all worked great injury to us as a race. I favor the organization of building and loan asso ciations, investment companies, joint stock, and the like. More living societies and less burying societies. Let the dead past bury its dead. We are laboring to solve the problem of answering the .various allegations brought by other races. 1 am satisfied that we cannot meet them successfully by argument and pro found reasoning. Let me repeat, the true logic of our course lies in the acquisition of property, ownership and possession, together with the other things mentioned. I ve said we need to practice more rigid economy. We have wasted enough time and money since the war to build and endow every negro institution in the country, to construct a "Great Eastern" to build a railroad. Let us remember that we are American citizens. To be a typical American we must inform ourselves, not only along constitutional lines, but upon all the great issues of the day. A free people must be a thoughtful people. xou will observe that l use the word Negro extensively, I like the word. I like it when it is spelled with a capital ' "M" " rtna fr," onH nn i " This is the time and season to make new resolves, to turn a new leaf. Let us figure less conspicuously ia our courts, on criminal dockets and more in business. more in the development and attainment of the substantials and real benefits this year than in all the years before. We close with the appropriate language of Elijah W. Smith: Come forth, historian of our race! And with the pen of truth, Bring to our claim to manhood rights The strength of written proof; Draw back the curtain of the past And let the ages pall, That we may view the portraits grand That hang on History s wall. Tell of a race whose onward tide Was often swelled with tears; In whose hearts bondage has not quench'd The fire of former years When Hannibal's resistless hosts Wrought his imperial will, And brave Toussaint to freedom called From Hayti's vine-clad hill. The battle's din hath passed away, And o'er the furrowed plain Spring, fresh and green; the tender blades Of freedom's golden grain, But eagle eyes must watch the field, Lest the fell foe should dare To scatter, while the sower sleep, Proscription's noxious snare. Go forth, the harbinger of days More glorious than the past; Hushed in the clash of hostile steel, The bugle's battle-blast; Go, herald of the promised time When men of every land Shall hasten joyfully to grasp The Ethiope's outstretched hand. FRANK STRONACH ENDORSED BY THE REPUBLICAN CITY CONVEN TION. Chairman J. C. L. Harris called the convention to order. A list of the dele gates was read and they responded to their names. On motion, the temporary chairman was made permanent. W. F. Debnam and W. O. O'Neil were made secretaries. J. H. Young introduced the following resolution, which was adopted unani mously: "Whereas, The independent Democrats of the city have nominated Mr. Frank Stronach for Mayor; and, "Whereas, It is for the best interest of the people that the control of the city government should be taken out of par tisan politics; therefore, be it "Resolved, That we, the Republicans of the city of Raleigh, in convention as sembled, endorse the candidacy of Mr. Frank Stronach for Mayor of the city of Raleigh, and pledge him our united and htarty support." After the adoption of these resolutions the nomination of a candidate for city clerk was declared in order. Phil. Thiem and WI H. Rogers were placed in nomination. The vote resulted: Rogers 28, Thiem 16. The nomina tion of Rogers was made unanimous. P. M. Stewart moved that the Populists be conceded the nomination of a candi date for Tax Collector. Some opposition was manifested to this, and Stewart spoke in support of his motion. Caajar Johnson wanted to know who the Populists pro posed to nominate. A. C. Lehman said that he was opposed to adjourning with out nominating some candidate, a Popu 1st, for this office. K. P. Merritt opposed nominating a candidate; leave it open and let the Populists name their man. George Tonnoffoski said that Robert N. Wynne was the candidate of the Popu lists. After some discussion it was moved to endorse Wynne. Wjnne was then unanimously endorsed. Upou invitation 1). U. button addressed the convention. He said that he had never voted the Republican ticket but twice, because he was not old enough. He then addressed himself to municipal issues. He advised the people to support Stronach. This was a time when the Re publicans had an opportunity and they should avail themselves of it. I am glad to see that you have endorsed a Populist on your ticket. Mr. Sutton spoke at length. At this point Sheriff Jones, A. C. Leh man and Caesar Johnson escorted Mr. F. Stronach into the hall amid great ap- Elause. When Sutton finished his speech r. Stronach addressed the convention. Mr. Stronach said that it gave him great pleasure to know that he was not only the choice of the people here but also of some of the best Democratic business men of the city. I beloog to no corpora tion or ring. I was rocked in the cradle of independence. It is not that I have gone into this solely for my friends; I am also looking out for Stronach. If the people elect me Mayor I'll never give them cause to regret it. I shall conduct the affairs of the city in a bcsinesa-like manner, as I do my own. I shall treat all alike. If you do your duty I'll be elected by a majority of from 200 to 400. The chairman was called on for a speech. He said that two years ago the Republicans could have changed the city boundaries and made .the city Republi can, but this would have been a betrayal of the principle of local self-government. The party was not willing to do this, even for the control of the city. It is no more a surrender of principle to vote for Mr. Stronach than it was to vote for the Populists on the ticket last fall. He ad vised the hearty support of the ticket nominated by the primaries and the con vention. It will help all over the State if we carry this, the Capital city. He re ferred to the fact that two Republican members of the Board of Aldermen were turned out by the Democrats on a techni cality because they were aware of Stron ach's independence, and were afraid that he would not stand by them, and they would lose control of the board. After the chairman finished his speech, A. C. Lehman announced that there would be a grand rally of the independent Demo crats. Republicans and Populists next Tuesday night. The hour and place will be announced later. Representative Young then spoke, im- pressing the importance of the municipal campaign, and advising the Republicans to support Stronach and the other tickets nominated. After the convention adjourned a meet ing of the executive committee was held. J. C. L. Harris was elected chairman, and W. H. Dowd secretary for the next two years. The Slater Industrial Academy and State Normal School will hold its Com mencement exercises April 80th to May 4th, inclusive. Lt. Gov. C. A. Reynolds will deliver the Commencement address. We have been invited to be present, but regret that we cannot accept. Eastern Snap Shots. Easter bells rang merrily in this "boro" last Sabbath. At St. Luke's P. E. Church Rev. J. W. Perry preached an excellent sermon, and to Mrs. J. W. Perry much credit is due foe the musical success of the exercises. At the A. M. E. Zion church Rev. H. P.. Walker was at his best; the floral decorations were superb. Mr. Logan Jackson's address, the duet by Misses Matthewson and Tanner, the solos by the Baskerville sisters, and the address of Hon. J. H. Dancey, were received with expressions of the highest satisfaction, to say the least. It was the most successful Easter service held in the "boro" for ten years. Easter Monday was generally observed by fishing and picnicing parties. At the residence of Miss Sarah E. Pey ton, assistant instructor to Mrs. J. W. Perry, a large party enjoyed themselves from morn till eve in an Easter egg bunt. The happieBt man in these parts is Hon. J. J. Martin. He has a beautiful silk beaver, which was given him by his "eon." He ''tuck" good pains not to wear it much until he saw Senator Pritch ard, Congressman White, and the Post master General. Do you catch on? C. W. Battle, Esq., is preparing to buy him a new suit for a jaunt. Prof. I. D. Hargett will, if we are to judge him by the ast, reflect credit on nimself, his race, and the Congressman. The recent smashing of Raleigh-made slates is simply wonderful. Washington slates are more potent than supper slates at the Tar-heel capital. But J. H. Young s on a winning Raleigh slate. D'ye hear, my learned sol ns? Dr. E. E. Smith was in attendance on the Brooks-Wassom banquet, looking "twenty years younger." Ou! where was the junior Smith? Miss Ada Baker, Miss P. P. Newton, Geo. H. White, Jr., Mrs. E. B. Cherry, Mr. Logan Jackson, and others, came down Main street with a beautifully dtcorated wagon. It was the street at traction. Our ladies can get there when they wilL The men of reason and common sense are at the heim in Washington. We are not surprised at the surprises coming from the Nation's capital. We were glad to see Miss Claudine Dancey on the street last Saturday. The mother who tutors her child along the paths of offensive manners is its murderer. Well ! it's to be, 'Recorder Cheatham." How disappointed is "Snap Shots" and and some others. But "Snap" was on the band-wagon when this new passenger got aboard. Here's three cheers for Frank Stronach as mayor. The circular letter of State Superin tendent C. H. Mebane on the appoint ment of County Boards cf Education, was terse and to the point, and reflects great credit on the State, and himself as well. Hon. J. H. Hannon spent a few days in the State this week. The last issue of the Star of Zion con tains an article from the pen of Rev. W. II. Davenport, stationed at Asbury Park, N. J., that deserves to be read by every negro who honors truth and the leader ship of the late J-.seph" Charles Price. He was a "gem of purest ray serene," and this writer rejoices that there is at least one man who dares repel this mischievous onslaught on the great est and mo&t self-sacrificing negro yet produced in this country. Rev. Daven port does himself honor as well as the race in denouncing the infamous black mail, in insinuating that he had lobbyists in Pittsburg in his interest. Price, though sleeping in the embrace of death, leaves an undying name that will outlive the mushrooms cf the present day. Coach your men, Bro. Smith. Price was, and Hawkins is, the ideal. of the North Caro lina Negro. Esse Quam Videri. Our Trip Last Week t (JreeaTille, N. C The enterprising and bright little town of Greenville, situated on the Kinston branch of the W. & W. Railroad, is a coming tobacco centre. It is the county seat of Pitt county, which is one of the largest cotton producing counties in the State, Of late tobacco has been exten sively grown in the county, and Green ville has become one of the leading towns in the east for the sale of leaf to bacco. This little town, of late, has un dergone serious damage by fire, but she still prospers. Among the leading Republicans and Populists there are Dr. J. W. Perkins, J. J. Perkins, Hon. C. M. Bernard, C. C. Forbes, W. H. Cox, E. A. Moye, W. M. King, J. R. Russell, Olva Forbes, W. H. Harrington, Dempsey Ruffin, B. J. Wil son, F. J. Johnson; also this is the home of Congressman Harry Skinner. This has been a strong fusion county and the fusion move is still alive. The Demo crats have been turned out, because of their misdoings, for all eternity. We must have fair and honest government, and not all promises. PERSONAL NOTES. Messrs. Willey Norcott & Sons are erecting a nice two-story store on Front street. Mr. F. J. Johnson, the real estate dealer and pension agent, is one of the cleverest men we met. He is doing a good business in his line. Miss Lizzie P. Henrahamb is teaching school in Windsor. Bishop C. R. Harris preached one of his elegant sermons at the A. M. E. Zion church last Wednesday night, the 21st. Mr C. C. Forbes left last week for Washington City, where he will take a position under the administration. Mr. Willey Norcott. Jr., has an excel lent private school, with a good attend ance. This is a bnsy season with the farmers in this county, and the town, with the exception of Saturdays, are scarce of country people. Among our subscribers . that we met and received renewals from were: Mr. J. T. Moye, the polite and courteous liv ery stableman; Mr: W. P. Norcott and sons, also Mrs. Norcott, Mr. Boston Boyd, Mrs. Catherine Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson, merchant; Mr. Dempsey Ruffin, the leading blacksmith; Mr. Her bert Edmonds and Mr. J. A. Smith, bar bers; Messrs. Nelson Hopkins, Amos Williams, N. H. Hemahamb, merchants; Mr. Moses King, butcher; J. W. Eaton, Willie Edwards, T. W. Williams, mail carrier; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Johnson, and Mr. Cherry. It was our pleasure to drop into the office of Register of Deeds J. J. Perkins. He is a Republican of the true type, and a gentleman that has the confidence and respect of the people. We enjoyed meet ing Mr. Perkins. We kindly thank our many subscribers for their prompt payment when called upon. A. J. R. Poll Holders Appointed. The following resolution was offered by Alderman Boushall and adopted by the Board: "Be it resolved by the Board of Alder men 1. That the following named persons be and the same are hereby appointed, concurrently with the appointment of the same persons by the City Clerk, as poll holders or judges of election for the city election, to be held on Monday, 3d day of May, 1897, namely: For First Ward W. H. Bain, A. L. Moore and J. L. Ramsey. For Second Ward James F. Jordan, C. T. Bailey and Guy V. Barnes. For Third Ward S. W. Holloway, A. J. Rogers and George L. TonnoffskL For Fourth Ward N. A. Blake, C. L. Gary and A. D. Hulin. Tribute of Respect. The Committee appointed at the last meeting of Lady Knights of King David to prepare a tribute of condolence to Mrs. London Richardson, on the recent death of her husband, which occurred on April 5th, 1897, submit the following: Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to take from our midst our be loved brother and friend; and, Whereas, his loss is keenly felt by the members ot this organization; therefore. Resolved 1. That while we regret his death, we humbly bow to the will of our Maker, who doeth all things well. Resolved 2. That we extend our sym pathy to his bereaved family and broth ers of the R. K. of K. D. in this hour of their sad bereavement, and commend them to God for consolation. Resolved 8. That a copy of these reso lutions be sent to the family, and that the same be placed upon the records of our Order. Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days: None knew thee but to love thee, None name thee but to praise. Tears fell when thou wert dying, From eyes unused to weep; And long, where thou art lying, Will tears the cold turf steep. Respectfully submitted, Geneva Killian. W. H. Holder. Carrie L. Burton. AGAIN. A woman said it. She was from Washington City, D. C, and people in Washington, who want the best, can usually get it. This lady, who was stopping over in Raleigh with a friend, alter taking breakfast with her, asked the question, "Where do you get such delicious coffee? I have never tasted anything like it." The prompt reply, "I buy from Stronach's," is no fairy tale. We could name the parties. That, of course, would be unpardonable. We can say that the lady from Washington car ried home a good big package of it. We would not give a penny for the opinion of a man. He sits down to a table and eats goat for lamb, sausage made from the overflowing population of East Raleigh for pure corn-fed hog product, and his opinion of something good to eat is the reflex of some blanker fool than himself that is, unless he has a wife to guide him We once asked a Jewish butcher, who was trying to sell us some pork, how he reconciled his conscience to selling it, he being an orthodox Jew, and Moses hav ing in a very decided manner denounced the eating of pork. He replied, "You Gentiles do not understand this th.ng. At the time Moses forbade the Jews to eat hog meat he had a large flock of goats with him." We are not autocrats; we simply ad vertise the goods that we know are first class. We would like to sell them to people who appreciate such stock. We are especially particular in the mat ter of Flour, Butter, Coffee and Tea, and our large sales attest our knowledge of these most important at tides of food. W.C. STRONACH & SOUS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS. 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 laaft 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 daily life and conduct, that a thorough 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. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals for the erection of an annex to the northern exposure of the Colored Department of the North Caro lina Institution for the Education of ihe Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, in the city of Raleigh, will be received at the office of the Principal until noon of May 10, 1897. Plans and specifications can be peen by applying to the Principal. The Institution will furnish brick, and the contractors all other materials. The Board of Trustees will require bond for the faithful performance of the contract, and will reserve the right to reject any bid or bids. John E. Rat, Principal. A. J. BRANCH, HENDERSON, N. C, Contractor and Builder ALL WORK GUARANTEED. REFERENCES. D. S. Smith, J. T. William, D. W. Hardy, Greenville. N. C MORTGAGE SALE. Ry virtue of authority conferred in a certain mortgage executed by Jerry Row land and wife Hattie, duly recorded in Book No. 185, atpage 328, in Register of Deed's office of Wake County, N. C, we will, on Monday, the 26th day of April, 1897, at the court-house door, in the city of Raleigh, at 12 o'clock, M., expose for sale and sell to the highest bidder, for cash, a very desirable lot of land lying and situate in the village of Oberlin, Wake County, N. C, on the west side of the old Hillsboro road, near the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, adjoining the lands of Wm. Hardie, Lucinda Durham, said church lot and others. Said lot fronts east on Hillsboro road, 52J feit, more or lees, and runs back westwardly in depth, 250 feet, more or less. PEELE & MAYNARD, Attorneys for Mortgagee. This March 23, 1897. BARBER SAL005. When in need of a Hair Cut or a Shave call on Hartman & 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, ' JAMES S. LANIER, Attorney at Law, WTN8TON, N. C. WAITINGTFOE YCU1 HEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, GEMTS' FURNISHING GOODS. HATS. Eto. have never been sold so cheap as you caa get them right now of CROSS & LINEHAN, 210 Faytttevillt St.. RALEIGH. M. C. -Members ot the General Assembly will do well to aive us a call. NORTH CAROLINA Wake County. In the Superior Court, April Term, 1897. Annie E. Dunivant vs. John W. Dunivant. To John W. Dunivant: You are hereby notified that your wife, Annie E. Dunivant, has brought suit against you to April Term, 1897, which will be the 19ih day of that month, for divorce from the bonds of matrimony because of abandonment for more than two years. You will, therefore appear at said term of Court and plead, answer or demur to the complaint which will be filed during the first three days of the term; that the summons in this case against you has been returned by. the sheriff of 'Wake county, with this en dorsement: "After exercising due dili gence the defendant is not to be found in Wake county, because he resides in Pe tersburg, Virginia. You will take no tice that if you fail to answer, plead or demur, as herein required, that your wife will apply to the court to be allowed to Erove the truth of the facts set forth in er complaint, and have a decree dis solving the bonds of matrimony. D H. Young, Clerk Wake Superior Court. March27-t French Fried Potatoes, 9 TRY A. BROWN, 113 E. Hargett St ALSO SOUPS, STEWS, BOASTS, And everything that can be had in a First-class Restau rant! GIVE ME A TRIAL. A. BROWN. 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. Siecfr.i attention to instrumental and vocm r -sic. A corps of competent teacher., h oeen 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. H. Morris, B. D., Apex, N. C CARAILWAYAND YADKIN VALLEY JOHN GILL, Receiver. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. Ik Effect April 4. 1887. B'tbb'nd Dally No. N'thb'nd Dally No. MAIN LINE. 7.30 p. 4.22 868 85 2.40 1X43 12.15 11.55 a. 11.07 10.32 10.04 8.40 m. Ar Lv ...... Wllmlngtoo....Lvl 8.00 a. m. m ......Fayetteville Ar .....Fayetteville ....Lv .Fayetteville Jane.Lv ..-.fsanford .Lv 11.10 a. 11.21 11.27 Ar, Ar. Lv 1.00 p. IM 8.25 8.36 4.2S 4.55 6.20 6.50 Lv Lv, Ar. - - -Cllmax. Lv m. Oreengboro... Ar Greensboro... Lv in. Lv. Lv. Uedjile Lv -Walnut Cove. Lv Lv. Lv -Kural HalL...Lv .mi. Airy Ar B'tbb'nd Dally No. 8. N'thb'nd Daily No. 4. 7.30 p. m. 6.18 " 8.10 5.85 . 4.48 " 4.25 " Ar .Ben netta ville. Lv 8.10i 9.23 9.33 10.04 10.62 1.18 l-v Max ton Ar m. at... . ni ax ton i . Lv...Red Bprlng.L Lv Hope Mills Lv l.w ray cite vine a 8'thb'nd Dally Ex N'thb'nd Dally Ex cept 8un- cept 8nn- cry m'x'ct Jd'y m'x'd No. 15. N 6.05 p. m, 4.20 " 8.25 " 2.40 -1.28 " 1Z30 " Ar......Bameur..i...Lv A.45 8.85 LV.... Climax I.v va. L'V Greensboro Ar 9.20 9.35 " at ureensboro Lv Lv...8tokesditla I.v 11.07 " L,v MadUon Ar 1L55 " "tMeala NORTH BOUND CONNECTIONS. At Fayetteville with the Atlantle CJoant Line tor all point North and East; at Ban ford with the Beaboard Alr-Llne; at Greensboro with the Southern Railway Company: at Wa nut Cove with the Norfolk and Western Railroad for WiMton-Balem. SOUTH BOUND CONNECTIONS. At Walnut Cove with the Norfolk & West ern. R"roi tor Roanoke and polnU North and West : at Greensboro with the Hootbern Hallway Company for Raleigh, Richmond and all polnu North and East; at Fayette ville with the Atlantle Coast Line for all polnU Boath- at Max ton with the Beaboard Air Line for Charlotte, Atlanta and all polnu South and Southwest. J.W.FRY (paX5nt General Manager. TXTILMINQTON, NEWBERN & NOB XX FOLK RAILWAY COMPANY. IN EFFECT SUNDAY, OCT. 27. 1895. DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. I North-Bound. STATIONS. ' 1 8 Lv. WlIm'Kton Mulberry 8t.. - W Leave Jacksonville g 53 Leave Maysvllle . a oq Leave Pol locks vllle . 4 44 Arrive Newbern 5 jq South-Bound STATIONS. 7 A V Leave Newbern . a y Leave Pollock sviUe 9 S Leave Maysvllle . o op Leave Jacksonville............. 10 42 Ar. Wilmington Mulberry 8U, 12 40 irains7ana a makes connection with Atlantle and North Carolina Railroad for Morebead City and Beaufort. Connection at Newbern with steamers to and from Elisabeth City and Norrolk Mon day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Steamer Geo. D. Purdy makes dally trlns between Jacksonville and New River points. J. W. MARTEN 13, ffi Trafflo Managsr. mm limited DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE ATLANTA, CHARLOTTE, AUGUSTA, ATHENS, ' WILMINGTON. NEW ORLEANS. CHATTANOOGA, NASHNILLE, AND NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, NORFOLK, RICHMOND. Schedule in Effect fib. 7. 1807. SOUTHBOUND. No. 403. No. 41. Lv New York, via Pa. R.R. 11 00 am 9 00 pm -Philadelphia, " 112 pm 12 05 am ' " Baltimore, " 8 15 " 2 50 Washington, " 4 40 " 4 80 " Richmond, via A. C. L. 8 66 " 9 06 " Lv Norfolk, via S. A. L 8 86 pm uf aiu " Portsmouth, " 8 46 pm 9 20 Ev Weldon, via S. A. L 11 28 pm 11 65 am Ar Henderson, " 12 66 am 1 Sl pm Ar Durham, via B. A. L t 7 82 am f 4 09 pin Lv Durham. " f 6 20 pm fll 10 am Ar Raleigh, via S. A. L 2 16 am d M put " Han ford, " 8 S5 " 6 03 ' " Bout hern Pines. " . 4 22 6 66 " Hamlet, " 6 10 " 6 68 Wadesboro, " 5 64 ' 8 11 " " Monroe, " - 6 43 " 9 12 " Ar Charlotte, via S. A. L.. 830 Am 10 25 pm Ar Chester, via a. A. I . 8 10 am J0 47 pm Lv Columbia N.AL.K.U. f 00 pm Ar Clinton, via B. A. L. W n am 12 10 am Greenwood, " 10 86 " 1 07 'Abbeville, ' 1105 " 1 40 " Elberton, " 12 07 pm 2 41 " Athens, " 1 15 " 8 45 Winder, 1 69 " 4 80 " " Atlanta, (Central Time) 2 60 " ft 20 " NORTHBOUND. No. 402. No. 88. Lv A tlan ta,(Cen.Ti'e)S. A. L 12 00 n'n 7 60 pm " Winder, via B. A. L 2 40 pm 10 42 " Athens, " 8 18 " 11 26 " "Elberton, " 4 16 12 33am M Abbeville, " 6 15 " 1 40 " " Greenwood, " . 6 41" 2 09 " ' llnton, " 6 84 " 8 05 " ArUolufn"blH,C.N.A-L.K.K. r J 00 am Lv Chenter, H. A. L.. 8 18 pm 4 83 ani ArCharlotte, via 8. A. L 10 25 pm 8 HQ am tv Monroe, via B. A7L 9 0 pm 0 Ou am "' Hamlet, " 11 23 " 3 16 " Ar Wilmington, t 6 30jim l2 30pm Lv Southern Pines, 1214 " 9 2Uam " Raleigh, " 2 16 am 11 35 " Ar Henderson, " 828 " 100 Ar Durham, via B. A. L f 7 82 am f4 1 09 pm Lv Durham, ' t'A)im fll 10 am Ar Weidon, via . A. L 4 5i am 8 00 pm " Richmond. 816 6 60 " " Washlog'n, via Pa. ICR. 1121pm 1110 " " Baltimore, 1 43 pm 12 4H am "Philadelphia, " 8 60pm 8 45 " New York, " 6 23 ' 6 63 Ar Portsmouth, via U.A.L. 7 bO am & wTTia " Norfolk, " 7 60 " 6 06 " Dally. fDally Ex.Sund'y. JDally Ex. Mon'y Nos. 403 and 402, " The Atlanta Special," sol id Vestlbuled Train of Pullman Sleepers and Coaches between Washington and Atlanta, also Pullman Sleepers between Portsmouth and Chester. B. C. Nos. 41 and 88, "The 8. A. L, Express." Solid Train, Coaches and Pullman Sleepers between Portsmouth and Atlanta. Company Sleepers between Columbia and Atlanta. Both trains make Immediate connection at Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Texas. California. Mexico, Chattanooga, Nash ville, Memphis, Macon, Florida. For tickets, sleepers and Information, apply to Ticket Agents, or to rr H. S. LEARD, 60L Pass. Agt., E. ST. JOH NT, Vlce-Pres. and Gen. Mail. ' V. E. McBEE, Gen. Superintendent. H. W. B. GLOVEU, Trafflo Manager. T. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agent. General Offices ; PORTSMOUTH, VA. W ILMINQTON AND WKl.DON RAIL ROAD AND BRANCHES. AND FLORENCE RAILROAD. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. TKAlNS GOING iUTTl Ap?tfT5K?87. J J K tOorrected.) fe Leave Weldon.... ft " Ar. Rocky Mount 12 62 10 35 .""T. Leave Tarpore... t 12 Lv.Rocky Mount 12 62 10 85 ......... 6 45 12 45 Leave Wilson.... 2 06 11 le ......... ao 2 12 Leave Selma....... 2 00 Lv. Fayetteville.. 4 15 i 10 "ZZ. '. Arrive Florence.. 6 65 8 15 P. M. A. M. Leave Goldsboro ..... 7 m 8 10 v Magnolia ..1 8 07 4 16 Ar. Wilmington.... .J g 40 645 IA. M. P. M TkaTKs GOlKG NOKi H." a jl jiii. , 4. M. p. Bf. Lv. Florence....... 8 4 ... & 15 Lv. Fayetteville. 11 20 . 10 AV'f?-! !i Arrive Wilson.... l 42 12 10 P. M. Lv. Wilmington '7 A,9 j 1 1 S."?11 N 10 0 Lv. Golds boro 10 10 11 66 r ..... Pa M- A. M.P. M. P, M. TZ?ll1Sa-: i ti 2 l' 11 12 48 Ar.Rocky Mount 2 83 12 63 11 65 1 20 Leave Tarboro... 12 L Lv.Rocky Mount 2 83 ......... 12 63 Arrive Weldon.. 8 aw! 1 4T1 ! r. u a. st 'rTu """" dav u J ' iuawy except sun- 1 Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Road leaves Weldon at 4; lv p. m.. Halifax 4:28 p. m. : ZrVJ BUJ,.a Nec l P- OrieuVuiV 1 PJ?-' Kln,M)B P. nr. Returning, leaves Kinston 7:50 a m.,Greenville8:62a. m7: arriving Halifax at 1L-20 a. m., Weldon 11:40 dally except Sunday. Trains on Washington Branch leave Wash u if.n!'iUISn2,.Rnd J4:00p- m- Tlve Parmele -i,nw.nd w h m ' returning leave Par. '.iV,0. m-P. m., arrive Wash Sunday. W 1:M P' m" dl,T xcPt Tji" ,(?tve Trboro. N. C, dally except Bunday, 6.-80P. m.; Sunday, 4rtl6 p. m ; arrives p JEJk V ,?!u p- m- burning, leaves Plymouth dally except Bunday, 7) a. m.. w t nj. m- rrl ve Tarujr ' niirt,n.,M?1,and' N- - Brsnch leaves Si viEfSSX "Wf Bunday. at 7:10 a. m. ; Tllil J B,7l'ib?f1(1 " 8:30 m- Iteturnlng. bHffi!iaflmUatlfc0U,t-m-; rrttGolds- J??!.00?1119 Branch leaves Rocky Mount at 4:30 p. m.; arrives Nashville at 6:06 L,5i: rng Hope &30 p. m. Returning, iprlDK.Hop,.t 8:00 m- NashvllF; 8:35a. m.; arrive at Rocky Mount at 9:06 a.m. dally, except Bunday. ... Train on Clinton Branch leaves Warsaw for daUjr xcPt Sunday, at 11:13 a. m. 7f a m.?!rf oKlurn,D' ,eHVM Clinton at 7.uu a. m. and 8:00 p. m. rf1 -n close connection at Wel- m?h.ai' P101" .N?.rth AH rail via. J?5Vd' M0 IU,ck? Mount with Nor. to! Carolina Railroad for Norfolk, and all polnu Norih vis. Nortolk. w"0, na J. R. iKsEEliiiOS' n'1 rR"- Aent .General Manager. T. M. EM ERHON, Trafffe Manager ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD TIME TABLE. Iw Effect Btjudat. Novembeh 18, 1894. GOING EAST. P"'D I" Pas'nr'r Dally Ex. Sunday. Ex. Sunday. STATIONS. 7' Arrive Leave., Arrive Leave. 8 20 Goldsboro MOO 5 2 Newbern 8 07 8 20 7 28 7 83 Morebead City 8 82 6 87 -" - ' M- a. m. I A. M. ri?Ar"i? bound North, leaving Goldsboro at ;ii?um,,.?d T,1"1 Richmond and Danville viKWiImln?' Newbern and Norfolk at points Wilmington and Intermedials T1? conn ecu with Richmond and Dan IrVtH wuL: .arr?Tln at ''! boro 8 p. m.. and NoVhthWaV874nrmi&d We,dOB tralQfromUl vd)Xaln 5 nnecU with Wilmington. ntlIE nd Norfolk for WllmlDf ton anti ntermedl ate points. B. U DILL, SupertnUndsnV.