North Carolina Newspapers

(PSTREICHER'S.. First January Sale of.... ooo t ' Having' this sale in view we placed large orders with the manufacturers of the EAGLE BRAND of under muslins, tihe best mae in the market. Though at the time we bought these goods the enormous advance to cotton fabrics was not anticipated. "We are therefore able to place before you much better value than recent purchases would permit us to do. In Gowns we offer a line from 50c. to $5.00 each. This gown is made of fine cambrie trimmed in lace, worth $1.25, special 98c. Our line of Skirts (ranges from, 48c.to $5.00, though in a few days will be able to show them up to $10.00 each. This cut represents" a Skirt , made of fine Nainsook with ttawn dust ruffles arid three clusters of four tucks each. Price $1.69 All of our skints axe full widitlhs, he cheapest we show axe as wide , as the besit. We are also showing the Bhort skirts for walking -and golf purposes at 50 and 75 cents each. " . Drawers, we have a line from 23c. for a plain muslin Drawers t the finest nainsooks some embroidered, othem trimmed with lace, others again, (hem stitched and tucked. This cult represents as good quality cambric umbrella drawers, embroidered and tucked am article worth frm 69c. to 75c, our special price for this eale, 50c. Our No. 1524, made otf fine nainsook trimmed with inserting and ruffled with deep embroidery. Umbrella shape. Made to eell at $1.98. Our price fdr -wois sale.. . . ........ ....$1.50 e are AowSng coreet?. covers i all anues and, stylea-from ft Jo. ijuua f0 to the finest nainsook, f rom the plaU the latest, short Parisian covers. . - MUSLIN TURWiiS. ON MINISTRY ish PapBrs n i , blame 'the Government for Condi '. tion of Affairs. MSWPliters of Offi cials now Against Them, Balfour Replies in Vindica tion of Government In Spite o : Hia Popularity Criticism is Directed at Him. , COLONEL TUCKER WILL SUC CEED METHUEN AND GATACRE WILL BE RECALLED GENERAL ADVANCE ON BLOMFONTEIN, IP BULLER IS SUCCESSFUL AT TU GELA RIVER COLONEL PILCH ER MAKES ADVANCE INTO FREE STATE AND BOERS FLED. London, Jan. 13. When for a mo ment at the beginning of the week, the curtain over South African affairs was raised the scene presented to the anxious; gaze of the British people caused something resembling stupe faction, and scarcely any one hoped that Lad ysmith would survive another twenty-four hours. But at ' the last moment, bayonets wielded with the courage of desperation, saved ihe sit uation. The political .effect on England was visible . Instantly. The regular gov ernment supporters, the Times, Stand ard, Post and Telegraph, turned an grily on the ministry, In. three pniblie speeches Balfour replied briefiyv -'HJe qatlotf of the - War onfoe he made the assertion that it was utterly impossi Ble for- the government" to act sooner than it did, as public opinion 'had not been unanimous in the support of war like preparations. Tt was fortunate for Chamberlain that he kept quiet on this occasion, for even Balfour, the most popular statesman in Great Brit ain, was accused of cynicism, frivolity and of an open confession that the gov ernment was afraid to take the lead.. As regards actual war, meanwhile, the fact that Buller is at Springfield, is the only news from the front. There is no news of the other columns. ADVANCE AT RENSBERG. Rensberg, Cape Colony, Jan. 13. A strong force of British troops advanced this morning under cover of a brisk artillery Are and encaimpe at Slingers- fontein; on the Boers' eastern flank. The Boer patrols retired, but subse quently a body of Boers attempted to seize the position, threatening the com munication between the British en campment and Rensberg. The New ZeaJianid'ers with a brilliant dash frustrated the attempt, raced and seized the position first and fired vol leys at the enemy who retired in the direction of Colesberg. TUCKER TO SUCCEED METHUEN. London, Jan. 13. The Observer states that it understands that Colonel Tucker will succeed Methuen, that Gat acre will be recalled and that a well known colonel of cavalry will be cash iered. The paper says if Buller is suc cessful at Tugela river there will "be a general advance on Bloemfonteln. It is said that General Roberts', plan In cludes a general withdrawal of portions of the Modder River force to Orange River. ADVANCE INTO ,FREE STATIC. London, Jan. 13. A despatch to Lloyd's Weekly, dated Belmont, Janu ary 10, says: "Colonel Pitcher with 40o Canadians ami queerislanders, ar i the Ratterv royal horse artillery,- made a reeonnoissance yesterday and advanced. I i naa nin, Vip Free State.' ICll iiiw " "They lighted the patrol of the enemy rat Karrieltagte. The Boers, neovaoau- doning thir rifles ana ammuiuium. TRY TO STIR-UP INDIANS. nttrw. Jan. 13. A report has been. received) -here which indioatefc4hat the I For Safe. A ireU estabUedTpayLn ..',- - 1 :Apply to VJ1UHE LkCAnBEu 'Rezi Estate Agents; 1 n ft J zJ.Patton Avenue defense amounted ; to tdgnial tht , he mishaps W-tkAjttttfHaSek' Inv 9ndi- Boer sympathizers'thave heen. attempt ing to stir up trouble a)mong" the Cree sdians- inf the northwest by telling W'iSSSPJs - were masing war ake from them their lands in the s&fhe way" the English en deavored to deprive the Indians of their land-a in,-1885, at the time Of theRfel rebellion. As soon as the report reacb- ivi mc Imuran ueirareaent an oraer was issued to agents to counteract the ef fects of the efforts of the Boer sym pathizers. MORE CANADIANS. . Halifax, Jan. 13. --The second; Canad ian' contingent for service ill South Africa is being concentrated here. It will be generally iHvided between the artillery and cavalry. The embarka tion takes place January 20. The sol diers arriving look superior in appear ance to the regular vBritish soldiers. BOER SYMPATHY. Philadelphia, Jan. 13. Over throe thousand people assembled at the Academy of Music tonight, to listen to speeches, and express their sympathy fcr the Boers. The audience displayed much enthusiasm. Cecil RhoiUs, ariA Chamberlain we're nmndly denounce'?. The meeting was held, under the aus pices of the United Trish sob'etiea. The speakers characterized) the . war as grossly iniquitous. Michael Ryan, the president of the Irish societies express e? the hope that the influence of the meeting would be felt at the White House, and that McKiaHy wouU have the courage to act in conformity with the wishes of the bulk of the r ople, an? declare in a3 ance r.f the sitting of the British court of admiralty, that our goods shall not be interC4e.ee! with. Rerolutions were adopted, reiiiestfng from congress the same symoathy that the previous congresses had extended to other countries when struggling for liberty. PURCHASE OF MULES STOPPED. New Orleans, Jan. 13. Orders were received1 tonight by the British consul to cease immediately all purchases or shipment of mules. There are 2,500 mules here awaiting shipment. No ex planation accompanies the order. WOOD UPHELD IN REMOVAL OF MORA Only One Paper is sot Supporting tho Governor. Havana, Jan. 13. The Cubans gen erally unhoMI General- Wood in 'his re-? movalof ,CaieJEscat! cltli(pltife 'onirtfi;i'edrfooMdra,;. p All atttempts to create sympathy for the deposed official have failed. All the papers, except La Discussion, sup port General Wood. The newspaper, El Cubamo, advises General Wood to continue his policy, which it says, though harsh, is necessary. TO REVIVE JUDICIAL. SYSTEM. Washington, Jan. 13. Horatio Ru bens, who, during the Cuban revolu tion, represented the Cuban junta in the United States, consulted with Sec retary Root today regarding the pro posed amendment of a commission, composed of Americans and Cubans to revise the judicial sys'tem of Cuba and amend their civil code. ITALIAN GOVERNMENT STILL WANTS REDRESS Regards Panishment of Lynchers of Italians in Louisiana Accessary. Washington, Jan. 13. The Italian government, through its ambassador, has intimated strongly to the state de partment that it regards the punish ment of the persons engaged in the lynching of 'the five Italians at TaJulaih, La., as necessary to make full the re dress which Italy asked for owing to the fact that the crime was committed within the jurisdiction of the Louisiana, courts, and the federal government Was obliged to await 'the action of these tribunals. Several international incidents, caused by lynching, have Iheretofore been adjusted1 by the pay ment of an indemnity. On account of the intimation from Italy efforts will be renewed to secure the passage of a bill authorizing the federal courts to try 'all cases involv ing injury to foreigners. . FOR VICE-PRESIDENT LaPorte, Ind., Jan;. 13. It is' currently- reported that Indiana -; democrats will present the name of ex-Congressman Shively. as a candidate for nomin ation for the; vice presidency , Bryan's friends say Shively's .nlrifltfon- will be acceptable to Uve ftHroer;. , We appreciate the kind patronage giv en us, and Bolieia coTidaiUaHe of the lwunr And will 5 eiideavoraa teore r a make, every article purcnasea irom us gjlve berfeiatlafactioitrr: r; I; raaVrlpteeetrvje , Corral for :DjTsi, 1 pepsia, : tmugestton anat consupauon. -rice 50c at CjrtJitf . V'l v , . jBlotuing.. i- the Ashevttle " PresBmsr iClubta be cleaned, pressed and " repaired. Our workmen are a experienced. '? our wm first tJla'ss, our prices reasonable. ONLY ONE DOLLAR a month. -to ..regular members. Xadie'. work recaviea espe cial attention.-. . Afll clothing Is sent for TelepWe 389. i '" A v North Court Sq. :bver Gazette Office; Send Your FOR v. i. ? BOND SUIT LOOKING UP LEGISLATIVE REC ORDS RELATIVE TO RAIL- . U ROAD -CHARTERS . Plan Accepted for the Methodist Or- phanage Cotta&res. Surry County Court Put Ovar Because of Smallpox Srenuous Efforts to se cure Pardon for a Man Sentenced to Hang. Jrazette Bureau, Yarborough House, Raleigh, Jan. 13. Insurance CUwrnnissioner Young is npwr examining the annual statement of the insunance companies being filed with his depairtment. He is anxi ous; to t have a list of all unpaid insur ance claims im the state and asks that parties holding- them will notify him of them dturlng this month. .- The committee in charge of the mat ter of erecting the first of the cottages or tne cottage system which is to be the nucleus of the Methodist orohan- age in this city, have accepted the plan of Messrs. Pearson & Ashe, architects. amd within a week the working plans will have been completed and ready for the contractors. The plans as ac cepted call for a two-storyi buildiner. with eight rooms, two of those dormi tories fitted for the accommodation of fifteen children each, and! the others class rooms, day rooms, storage rooms, teachers rooms and bath rooms. All modern improements are to be placed in the building, which is to be erected at a cost of about $4,000, and is to be completed) about the middle of summer. Rev. John W. Jenkins, of the Meth odist church at Smithfield, will assume charge of the orphanage. The meeting of the executive com mittee, of the Young Men's Republican League of North Carolina, which had been called to meet in Raleigh tonight, has -been postponed subject to the call of, President . Hall . Mr. Hall informed your ? porresponaenx a iew - ways ago that thestatfcconvention of the league w$fi -to meet in E5ieigrft a'few days after the meet ing of the republican state convention, which? has been called for May 2. - . - ' Mr. D. H. Senter, clerk in the office of the secretary of state, has been busy for the past week lookinig up the original journals of tihe legislature relating to the charter of the ' Greenville and French Broad railroad and also the amendments to -the charter, to be used, by the a!t- tonney for Buncombe county, Mr. J. D. Murphy, in the case whidh will come up in Ashevaile on the 18th of 'this month. Secretary of State Thompson today is sued a charter 'to "The Show Lumber Company," a corporation doing business in High Point county, N. C. The capital stock of the corporation wfll be $100,000. A short while ago Governor Russell designated Judge Shaw to ho a special term of court for Surrey countv begin ning on January 15, but today the Gov ernor revoked 'tne order for this special term om account of petitions which he had received from the citizens of the county, asking that the court not be helu on account of the small-pox epidemiie In that counlty. The petition was also signed by Judge Shaw. Strenuous efforts will be made, it im learned ,to induce Governor Russell to commute the sewtemce of a man to De hanged at Reidsville January Z6tn. c O. McMichael.so.. attorney ror tne con- demmed man, ia now preparing a petition and evidence to present to the governor, in the case. Websers Weekly, speaking of tne case says: "If Millard Bousmao', who is unaer sentence of death for rape, Is executed the -26th instant, ft Will toe the nrst aegai hanging that lhas taken place ion Rock ingham county in eighteen years. xwo men and a woman, all colored, were hanged for murder January 13th. 1882. The hanging took place near tne pw house and was witnessed Dy a iorg crowd. Sam Scales, an old negro, waa convicted of arson several years ago an seintenced to pay the death penalty, out was respited by Governor soaies, anu died in jail -before the sentence of the nnnrt could be executed. It is only two Weeks from tomorrow till the day set for Bouemaa's execution will arrive. IT SAVES YOU'f.lDHEY AND TIME when you come to us'to get treatomt for your eyes. We're exceedingly caret f ul in :exainfa!tog and prescribing. ; Our glasses will relieve .that aching .senea tton to your ortica& nerves , A few dol lars spent with us 'will f- gpermanentlFj cure pour trouble' . Repair woric a spe cialty. , - u v , . BAKER &rCQ V SQENTIPIC OPTICTANSS, if AS Patton 'Avenue. . EXAMINATION FREEL - t .mam- WRECK III ST. MARY'S BAY STILL UIIKIiOYN If How Submerged Gale Abating and Eescue May be Hear. St. Johns, N. T. Jan. 13. The iden tity of the.tseamship wrecked! in St. Mary's bay ha not been established at dark tonight, but the gale is. abating and it may be possible to get a boat to the wreck tonight or in the morning. Parties on shore are constantly watch ing the wreck and large fires are kept lighted to attract any possible cast awavs. Men and boats are in readiness to proceed to the wreck when the sea per mits. Tackles have been erected on the cliff over Sculpin cove to recover any dead bodies washed ashore there: The whole coast for miles around is covered with wreckage. The vessel evidently carried a large consignment of kerosene,' as oil is float ing about for miles. The wreck Is now submerged and: doubtless in pieces. There are some fears that the ship will slide off the shelving rock on which It struck and Kffisappear. In that event divers win have to be sent down to as certain the name. The present disas ter is the worst within the memory of the Inhabitants, and now the vessel got into the posftlon she did puzzles all. Wednesday night, the time she struck, was clear except for occasional squalls. It was - thought that the steamer was the cable ship Francois Arago, but that vessel arrive!) today. GIRL SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTED POISONING Young Negro Servant Will Work on County Eoads Two Years. Special to the Gazette. Raleigh, N. C, Jan. 13. Agnes Ut ley, colored, aged 18 years, was con victed in the superior court here to day of the charge of an attempt to poison the family of R. C. Batchelor, with intent to kill. Judge Hoke sen tenced! her to the county roads for two years. The case was prosecuted by Solicitor Pou assisted! by J. - C. L. Harris, and Moses Bledsoe defended the colored girl. PROPRIETORS OF PAPER WOUNDED Trouble Grew Out of Statement About a Lawyer. Denver, Jan. 13. F. G. 'Bonflels and H. H. Tamtmen, proprietors of the Evening Post, were shot and severely wounded today by W. W. Anderson, 'a well known) attorney. The shooting took place in the office of the wounded men. .Each or tnem was nit twice. Bonfiels has a dangerous wound in the lung. The shooting is a result of a criminal case in which Anderson was interested, the Post having charged him with obtaining money from his client on false pretense. INCOME TAX REPEALED. i Columbia, S. C, Jan. 13. The law imposing a tax on incomes was today repealed by the legislature. It proved! farcial. LA GRIPPE EPIDEMIC IN FRANCE. Paris, Jan. 13. There is an epidem ic of la grippe throughout France. At Rennes 200 soldiiers are down and at the seminary over forty young women are prostrated. The school had to be closed. "In winter's cold and summer's parch ing heat," use CamphorMine, ftr chapped hands and face, tan, sun burn, etc. 25c. all druggists. Good night! Use Oamphorline; nave soft white hands In the morning. 25c. All druggists. A good second hand Side Board Mrs. L. A. Johnson's, 43 Baton Ave. at 'ON THE SQUARE." Agency "R0CKBR00K FARM CREAMERY BUTTER. g A BEAUTIFUL QUADRUPLE fl PLATE SilYer PMer Free to rjurcbasers of our ' PURE i I 5 GUARANTEE 2S vf'We Witt give GOLD DOLLARS J for every drop vof aduStaratkm 2 fVumrl in fhlji RVTun" '. 22. 4 - ltG, TOE &rCO. t5 ife GIVE THIS .- PURE SYJtUPt K"r TRIAL. 5 . CLAREUCE SAVJYER V-Buccesaor toW; T, Snider, 6.NOR.TH COURT SQUARE. , IWJWIWl rllW fIilII riPLE SYRUP RECEPTION TO BRYAN New York Democrats Prepar ing for a Demonstration in His Honor. Plans of Tammany Leaders for the Event To Conciliate the Free Silver Wing of the Party. N Democratic Club Will Entertain the Candidate. OCCASION INTENDED TO DEMON STRATE THAT DEMOCRATS OF NEW YORK ARE IN HEARTY AC CORD WITH CROKBR IN SUP PORTING THE NEBRASKAN. New York, Jan. ' 13. From what could be learned' tonight the plans of the leaders of Tammany hall for the reception of Bryan, when he arrives the latter part of this month, are such that they will make it plain that the democrats of New York are heartily in accord with Croker in his advocacy of the renomination of Bryan. This will be demonstrated by giving a din ner in Bryan's honor. It has, not been deeded whether the dinner wtH.be giv en at a hotel or at the democratic club. Many democrats say if the dinner I given at a hotel it will lbse half its significance. Whether the dinner is given at the club or a hotel Bryan will Undoubtedly be entertained at the club during his stay. . In the ; entertainment to be given In Bry'sV'cjOjWrH Jfftee silver; democrats who' rareatehedr .to ireaE away from the regular organization unless it ecr cepted Bryan and the' Chicago, platform will be Invited to participate. AT LEAST $1,250,000 SPENT IN CLARK'S ELECTION Most of It in Direct Bribery, One Man. Claims Washington, Jan. 13. The examina tion of witnesses in the Senator Clark bribery investigation . was continued today, and further evidence was ad duced in regard' to the use of money in connection with Clark's election. The investigation will be resumed on Wed nesday. The most dramatic incident of the investigation thus far revealed came yesterday, when it was shown that $30,000 in cash, was wandering about for several months wfth no one to claim the ownership. Persons who have full knowledge of the situation In Montana, assert that there are on the way' to Washington witnesses whose 'testimony is so con vincing that large sums of money were used In Clark's' election, as to leave no doubt as to Clark's guilt. It is declared by one personally Interested, that it will be -shown that at least a million and a quarter was expended) in securing Clark's election, and a large sum of this was expended in the direct bribery of members of the legislature". It is predicted that in the face of this evidence not' a member of the committee (hearing it will vote for seating Clark. FIGHTING INSURCENTS IN THE MOUNTAINS Nineteenth Infantry Bout Enemy in a Sharp Engagement. Manila, Jan. 13. Advices from Cebu report a sharp fight January 8 between a hattallon or tne JNineteenin iiu.ani.ry and a body of insurgents occupying a strong position In the Sudleon moun tains. The enemy was routed, the Americans capturing a smoothbore, cannon and some rifles and destroying- tne ioruncaiions. rour 'ajuciiwhb were -wounded. ' Insurgent General Flores having es tablished ., a rendezvous with 100 men at Humlngan, province of Nueva'.viz caya. Captain Benson, witfc tvovtroops of the Fourth cyadry, waa jBentto dis lodge hlra. The4lnsurgen.ts "scattered, their. norses were'eaptured' and the po sition burned, tAmerfcane sustain ing no losses. ? ' ' An American force yesterday occu pied MagIese,. province, of Cavite, capiurin-g' ' twenty) -insurgents :ihr hading the colonel. ' SAN D0U1HG ATI TROUBli, SETTLED,,: governmenfe cJaini. of 2800O.;france indemnity tot;one,of Its attbjects;nas been paid,- aaio5 thematter has-been . set tled, to the saiisfactiou . ' the .French . and Domingan governments. ; . - v nfr vJn Tarhv sava : 'Camphorltoe. is not only good for chapped hands but . 21. for. burns' ana clam amea sunaces 22 My nnsband would " have been badly,' . burned the other: aay naa r not, Camriorline quiekly and" freely,