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I The Atlanta Journal, gold stand ard, rises to remark that- "Horace Boies, of Iowa, who Is being boomed by the silverites for the Democratic Presidential nomination says wages are too high In this country, and that free silver coinage is the way to reduce them." We haven't the slightest hesitation in pronouncing this an unmitigated fabrication. Nobody ever suspected Horace Boies of being a fool. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. REDUCED TO 85.00. BUT NO REDUCTION IN SIZE OF PAPER, OR IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY OF READING MATTER. U.S. f The Weatber. Dep't of Agriculture, Weather Bureau. Wilmington, N. C. May 16. Meteorological data tor yesterday: Temperature: 8 a. m., 74; 8 p. m 76"; maximum, 89; minimum, 70"; mean,80; Rainfall for the day, 00; rainfall lor the month up to date, 1.97. - COTTON REGION BULLETIN. Rain was reported in the Memphis, Mobile, Montgomery and New Orleans' districts for the 24 hours ended at 8 a. m. yesterday. No rain. In other dis tricts of the cotton belt. The average j m.ximum temperature ranged from 80 to 94 degrees. : FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. For North Carolina: Generally fair light, variable winds. The birometer has risen over the Northern States eac of the Rocky Mountains and over the Southern ( States east cf the Mississippi. It has fallen to the westward of the Rocky Mountains and in the Southwest, The weather is generally clear to-night in all districts east of the Mississippi. j Generally fair weather will continue in the districts oa the Atlantic coast and from the Lake regions southward to the East Gulf States. i Mrs. Emmet Drew, known on the stage as Hattie Richardson, during a rehearsal in New York the other day yelled In the ear of a big St. Bernard dog. The dog resented this familiarity by fastening his teeth in Hattie's cheek and holding on till beaten off by her husband. Her face was terribly lacerated and disfigured. An English syndicate has just bought for $2,500,000 in gold a silver mine in Mexico. This indi cates that the gold men are not much afraid of Mexico nor of silver. When they get control of a sufficient number .of silver mines, they may possibly give their consent to the remonetization of silver. Mr. Hesing, Postmaster at' Chi cago, now rises to remark that the conversation he had with the Presi dent in reference to his candidacy for a renomination, as told to a staff correspondent the World, oc curred a year ago,xand that he told the World man so distinctly; so that conversation is a back numberJ - OUTLINES. A cablegram from Truxillo to the Spanish Minister at Washington con firms the failure of the B;rmada to. land her men and arms in Cuba on her last trip. Captain General Weyler has issued a proclamation ordering farm ers in certain provinces to transport all grain stored upon their farms to the towns in their vicinities; a rebel leader was shot at Cienfuegoes yesterday morn ing, Gea. Fitzhugh Lse, the newly appointed Consul General to Havana, is in Washington to receive final instruc tions before his departure for Havana. - Secretary Carlisle has called on the depository- banks in New York to pay info' the Treasury $4 000,000 held by them of the recent bond issue money. A dispatch from Madrid states that the Cabinet has authorizsd the drafting of a formal remonstrance against the attitude ol the United States towards Cuba; the Spanish Min ister at Washington doubts the authen ticity of the statement. A cyclone struck Sherman. Texas, yesterday after noon, doing great damage and causing a fearful loss of life; the number jof killed will probably reach one hundred. x. New York markets: Money on call was easy at 2JQ3,per , cent.; last loan at 2 and closing offered at 2 per cent; Cotton dull; middling gulf 8c; middling uplands 8&C; Southern flour was unchanged; common to extra fair $2.302.90; good to choice $2.903.20; wheat spot dull and easier; corn spot dull and easier; No. 2 at elevator 35 c; afloat 38c; spirits turpentine dull and easy at 26262c; rosin qulet aind weak; strained common to good $1.80 1.81- j - " " - - ', It is said that the sugar cropfof Cuba will not reach 200,000 tons this ill be a shortage i of 1,000,000 tons. The richest man in the world, John B. Robinson, of South Africa,- was a tramp eighteen years ago. He is now worth over $340,000,000. We mention this by way of encourage ment to the American tramp. He may drift down to the North Caro lina gold fields some time and strike it rich. . . Mr. Moore, of Newark, N. J., has solved the problem of producing light from electricity without heat. The cost at present is the same as the in candescent light, but he expects to so improve his Invention as to make the cost less. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Pertinent FanKnuana Pertaining Princi pally to People and Pointedly Printed. Miss Sallie Burgwiti.is quite sick at her residence. x- Mr. M. V. Hardin, of Fayette vtlle, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Jesse Hawes, of Richmond, Va is in the city visiting friends. . K Mr. R. L. Hay, of Baltimore, was stopping at The Purcell yesterday. Mr. Louis H. Hancock has a position in Hardin's Palace Pharmacy. Mr. J. W. Ragsdale, of Tim monsville, S. C, is in the city on busi ness. ;; x . ' Mr. Oscar Lewis, of Atlanta, was in the city yesterday, a guest of The Pdrcell. Mr. J. I. Fowlkes, of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city, registered at The Purcell. .y Mr. T. R. Robertson and Miss Robertson, of Charlotte, are visitors in the city. ' Col. F. W. Foster and Mr. Wm. Struthers returned yesterday from Raleigh. The Star had a pleasant visit yesterday from Mr. R. I. Durham, of Burgaw. Mr. Hill Burgwin, of Pitts burg, Pa., formerly of this city, arrived here last night. Mrs. Lizzie Newton, of South Washington, is visiting friends and rela tives in the city X Capt.T. S. Franklin, of Char lotte, lad Miss Helen Liddell are visit? ing Mrs. W. E. Pickard. Mr. R. A. Brand, of Augusta, Ga., soliciting agent for the Atlantic Coast Line, was in the city yesterday on business. ' -v. Messrs. A. T. Bowen, Raleigh; Jno. Bullock, Bullock; T. H. Newkirk, Yineland; W. W. Miller, Rocky Point, were among the arrivals in the city yes terday. ,. BY RIVER AND RAIL. Beaeipta of Nt1 Store and Cotton Yesterday. Wilminzton & Weldon R- R 17 bales cotton, 3 casks spirits turpentine, 21 bbls tar, 9 bbls crude turpsntine. Wilmington, Columbia & Augusta R. R. 2 bales cotton, 27 casks spirits tur pentine, 49 bbls rosin, 72 bbls tar; 16 bbls crude turpentine. Carolina Central R. R. 58 casks spirits turpentine, 46 bbls rosin, 3 bbls tar, 5 bbls crude turpentine. V Cape. Fear & Yadkin Valley R. R.- 15 casks spirits turpentine, 99 bbls rosin, 66 bb's tar. '' - , ' Wilmineton. Newbern & Norfolk R. o - R 6 bales cotton, 19 casks spirits tur pentine, 8 bbls crude turpentine. Steamer Frank Sessom3 5 casks spirits turpentins. 172 bbls ro3in, 35 bbls tar. r ' ; . Total receipts Cotton, 25 bales; spirits turpentine. 127 casks: rosin, 368 bbls; tar, 197 bbls; crudr turpentine, 85 bbls. RUSSELL NOMINATED AS THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR i By a Bate H&dmyf on the Beyenth Ballot After a Fiercs FiKbt and Cloie Contest With Doekery Marshall Mot Perma- eent CtaaUman of the conventton Priteh- . ard Endorsed for United States Senator ' Bsport of the Fusion Committee on Con ference viih Populists Besolatlons Ei ' dorsinx McKualey Adopted-Z ah Vance Walser Nominated For Attorney Qeaeral - Delegates at Iisrge to the St. Lous Con- ' vention XUeoted. Special Star Correspondence . Raleigh, N, C, May 15. The Committee on Credentials was in session until 2.30 this morning and de cided all of the contests except Per auimans.i The decisions were, of course, f avorab'e to Dcckery, and they have to go before the convention for endorse ment. The decision rendered in the counties are given, viz: Craven, dele gation divided; Cumberland, delegation divided; Edgecombe, Doekery delegates seated; Franklin, John Williamson, who is for Dockeryt is seated; Halifax, con test withdrawn; Mecklenburg, delegation divided; TJnion Doekery delegates seat ed; Wake, Jim Young s crowd downed and the Dockerv delegation seated; Wil son, Sharp's crowd turned down; in Wilkes, Mott's ; crowd sjated. A great deal of caucussing - went on last night. It is generally thought this morning that Doekery will get the nomi nation en the first ballot, though it he fails watch, Jim Boyd. Boyd has a won derful hold on the convention. The fact became generally known this morning that the Committee on Cre dentials was ready to report, and by 10 o'clock the hall Was well filled. There was a great kick by local Republicans and others without tickets when per sons were refused admission to the gallery this morning. It became neces sary to exclude the' hangers on, who went early and monopouzsa seats. It only takes the mention of the name of some local Republican by loving con stituents in the convention to bring a patriotic speech from the man men tioned. These speeches are not so ac ceptably received unless preceded by a ioke. A. u. Bowies Dr. Salmon, said to be the oldest Free Mason in the world, died a few days ago in London, aged 105 years. HEW AD VEBTISEl-JEJS TS. : S W Sanders Best butter. Johnson & Fore Summer goods. C W Polvogt & Co Lowest prices. Mr. J. H. Burgwin, of Pittsburg, is seven feet fiye inches in height, but isn't half as proud as-Mark Hanna since he "fixed" Indiana. Kaiser William indulges in some queer freaks at times, but hV should not be judged too harshly, for N he, like the Sultan of Turkev. is a hard cigarette smoker. . I . Senator Tillman says he will hot join the Populist party, but there are pretty strong indications that the Populist party would not object to 'joining Senator Tillman. The gold fellows m the iast are trying very hard to get Mr. McKin ley to arise and say something about the gold standard. But the man who has a pretty sure grip on .506 delegates when he needs only ;460 may not see the necessity for making any side remarks. . ; Thejnan who discovers a sure cure for consumption will receive a life annuity of $5,000 from a fund left by Mme. Audified, of Paris, for that nurbose. The award is to be LOCAL DOTS. Itema of Interest Gathered Here and There and Briefly Noted. In the City Court yesterday Ara Evans, colored, charged with dis orderly conduct, was fided five dollars and costs. . "' The fire this morning at 2 a. m. was in a small frame dwelling on Seventh between Ann and Nun streets. The building was insured for $100. y " The steamer A. P. Hurt ar rived from Fayetieville yesterday after- noon witn a gooa ireigui ui stores, and left at 8 p. m. on her return trip. x : y i The opening of the :Claiendon Yacht Club's new club-house at Ocean View last night waV attended by a num ber of ladies and gentlemsn from the city. - . . - r The Raleigh News and Observer says Dave Sutton, Judge. Russell's sword-bearer, struck a snag when be ran up against Settle Doekery, son of H. C. Doekery. Young Doekery mauled Sut ton on the nose and then they were sep arated. f " Xalrendon Yacht Club. The opening of the new and spacious club house and large bath rooms of the Clarendon Yacht Club last night was a brilliant affair. SThe large veranaa mat. completely encircles the club house was crowded with visitorsxwhile the large dancingi.hall was well . filled by those who came to enioy themselvesdancing to sweet strains of music made bythe Italian string band. After dancing until ten o'clock the members of the club were generous enough, to invite all present to refreshments, which were neartuv en joyed. . The last train left the Beach after eleven o'clock, bringing the many vis itors back to the city. The opening was only a grand success, dui a mui affair. The club nouse win Children' Dy. To-morrow will be "Children's Day in the M. E. Church South, and at Grace church of this city it will "be appro priately celebrated by a sermon to the children and suitable services at 11 o'clock a. m. At 8 p. m., a sermon will be preached to parents. Grace M. E Sunday school has changed its hour of assemblage from half-past 3 to half-past o'clock. One Cent a Word, " Hereafter advertisements to go in our 'Business Locals' department will be charged one cent per word for each in sertion ; but no advertisement, however short, will be taken for less than 20 cents, This is a reduction from formerates and it is also a convenience to adver tisers, who can calculate the exact cost of their advertisements, which must be paid for always in advance. Poor Proipaot for Bain. The bureau report issued yesterday from the Wilmington station stated that conditions indicated no decided change in the weather for this locality; it would be cooler last night and possibly Satur day, and then we will experience a re turn to warmer conditions. The pros pect for good, rains is very small," and the weather will continue generally lair for some time. , - Ha-d Iiuck. The Pender Star, of Burgaw, says: Last week a refrigerator car of straw berries, containing 450 crates, was made up at Burgaw and along the line for Montreal, Canada. We are informed the freight was $2 25 per crate. On the arrival of the car at Niagara, a duty of $700 was demanded before it could enter the Canadian territory. The duty, we learn, was not paid, and the supposition is that the berries will either be dumped into the Niagara, or run to uunaio ana sold for what can be gotten for them. made by the Paris Academy Medicine, which is In charge of fund. of the Special programme for the little ones at Dr. Blue Mountain foe's matinee to day at 8 p.m. It not nlpsmant anrelv be a great attraction at Ocean v,a this Summer. The buildings were A.;A h and erected under the su H. E. Bonitz, of pervisiuu ui , this cltyast fall, but were not opened until last night for use of the members of the club. . . ; V Special programme for the little i ones r. nr.,. Mnnntain loes matinee to-day at 3 p.m. T WnnsekeeDers who want servants are in the habit of supplying their needs from the Star's want column. Are you looking for a situation? The Star's want column will bring you the best results. One cent a word. But no ad. taken for less than 20 cents ' tf Those needing the Automatic Burglar Proof Window Locks, which are cheap, strong and secure, or the latest "Diamond" Knife and Scissor sharpener, which are the best, will do well towrite or call on Mr, J. D. Sidbory, 511 Queen street. A large number has already been sold. ' Take your children to the matinee at Dr. Blue Mountain Joe's to-day at 3 p. m. Grand ladies' and children's matinee at Dr. Blue Mountain Joe's to-day at 8 P- m- - mmm - - Grand ladies' and children's matinee at Dr. Blue Mountain Joe's to-day at 3 p. m. t was called for and made c brief address. Secretary Harris announced at half past ten that the Committee on Creden tials would not be ready to report until eleven o'clock and certainly not later than ; twelva. Chairman Holton later adjourned the committee until twelve noon, when, he stated, the committee would be ready to report. It seems that the committee is hurrying up on the Perquimans delegation. H. O. Gudger will undoubtedly be one of the delegates at large, and it seems that Oscar Soears will be the other, in stead of Mr. Meekins. Lusk stands the best chance of being permanent chair man. ' Judge Russell is in the fight to stay, so his friedds say. bmiling Fred. Rice is here, but he will make no contest. - Special Star Telegram The Republican State Convention met to-day at noon for the fifth time after assembling yesterday morning.: The Committee on Credentials was the cause of the delay, and its report was finally repudiated by a pool of the Russell, Boyd and Moody forces. The commit tee's majority report favored seat ing the Doekery delegation in six counties, gave Russell one county, and divided threeThs minority report, which 'gave the counties of Union, Wilson and Perquimans j. to Doekery; and Wilkes, Meckleaburg.Wake, Craven, Cumberland, Edgecombe and Franklin counties . to Russell, was adopted, after each county was taken np separately and the contestees and con testants given ten minutes speeches. Senator Cook was opposed in his ma-' tion to have the contests considered separately by Congressman Settle. The convention became ven disor derly while the minority report was be ing adopted, and Chalrmin Holton had to call on Senator Pritchard to quiet the delegates. There was a heated 'discus sion when Cumberland and .Franklin counties were reached, but the combine made by Bsyd, Moody and Russell to. defeat the Doekery delegates who we're ahead could not be overcome. Chair man Holton even went so far as to speak, in behalf of John Williamson while presiding over the convention. John Dancy nominated Senator Pritchard for permanent chairm in of the convention, but the latter declined. G. Z. French nominated Marshall Mott; V. S. Lusk was also nominated. Mott received 141 votes and Lusk 97. Mott's election was made: unanimous. ' Delegates French and Pearson were appointed to escort Mott to the chair. Mott made a short speech, saying some thing friendly of all the Candidates. Judge Ewart offered a resolution nomination Jeter C. Pritchard as the choice of the Republican party in the State for United States Senator, and pledging the de-egates toj: secure his election b all honorable means. The rMiiln tion 'was wildlv endorsed by a unanimous vote. Senator Pritchard was loudly called uoon to make a soeecV He stated that after March 4ih there would be a Re publican United States Senate. He stated that he was a friend of silver, and said soms oeoole claim to be the exclu sive friends of silver, .but the Republi cans are the only true friends of silver, Said itwnaM suit the Democrats tc voice the silver is me and befog the tar iff. The Democrats will give us the hardest fizht of our life. We are under lasting obligations to the Pofpulists and I am fin favor of taking them b the hand. November they will be with us to a man. Resolutions were introduced by Sen ator Pritchard, instructing the delegates to St, Louis for Wm. McKinley. The motion was carried by a rising vote, though it was noticed that quite a num ber of delegates kept their seats A committee on the order of business was appointed, with Richmond Pear son. H. L. Grant and Jas. Young as members. judge Ewart moved that a committee on resolutions and platform be ap oointed.and the motion was carried Adinarnment was then. taken until 8 p. tn, The combination against Doekery was a Boyd move. He increased Rus set's delegates twenty-seven, and now Russell and Doekery ' both have about the same number. Brjyd expects to capture the nomination. Some of the Doekery delegates are furious with Boyd and may vote for Russell id spite. 11.20 p. m. The convention was con vened again to-night at 8 15. A motion to limit speeches to five minutes was carried. Congressman Pearson was ap pointed chairman of the Committee on Platform and Resolutions. H. A. Gulger was nominated for elector at large by J. M. Moody.. His election was unani mous. Oscar Spears was selected as the other elector. . j When Chairman Mott announced that nominations for Governor were in order, pandemonium broke loose in the con vention - and candidates' names were on the lips of every delegate. j The resolution declaring for 'fusion with the Populists was adopted. G. Z. French first put in nomination D. L. Russell, in a strong and pleasant speech which was enthusiastically re ceived. Boyd, Doekery, Moody and Lusk were named in the order, mentioned- .... ' . ' ';:'.' f; : The .first ballot was taken at 10.30 o'clock and resulted as follows : Doe kery, 95 and. 4 7; Moody, 18; Russell, 97 and 3 7; Lusk, 4; Bayd. 20. (Total, 232; necessary to a choice, 117. j Result of second ballot: Russell, 101 3 7; Doekery, 90 4 7; Boyd, 22; Moody, 23. 11.50 p. m The third ballot resulted. Boyd, 20; Doekery, 90; Russell, 107; Moody, 18. Great shouting for Russell following. V . . " " There is a great demonstration for Judge Russell. Young Doekery hol lered, "Doekery men, stand to your guns;" but his cry was drowned by shouts for Russell. At this minute a Russell banner was brought Into the hall with a picture of Dan Russell and the words inscribed on it, "D. L. Rus sell, our choice." The scene that fol lowed was one of wild enthusiasm for Russell. . 12.25 p. m. The fouith ballot re sulted: Russell, 111; Doekery, 101, Boyd, 19. - - Senator Moody came forward after the fourth ballot and announced that he would withdraw from the race as a can didate for Gavernor. He stated that he took the move for the best interests of the party. "Ever since I have been in KNIGHTS TEMPLAR X . The officers of the Grand Comman dery elected and Installed at Newbern are: Right Eminent Grand Commander, W. A. Withers, Raleigh. Very Eminent Deputy Grand Com mander, J. H. Hackburn, Newbern. Eminent Grand Generalissimo, M. D. Bailey, Winston. Eminent Grand Captain General, W. E. Storm, Wilmington. Eminent Grand Prelate, Rev. C. L. Hoffman, Charlotte. Eminent Grand Treasurer, Wm. Simp son. Raleigh. Grand Recorder, H. H. Munson, Wil mington. Grand Senior Warden, W. F. Ran dolph, Asheville, Grand Junior Warden, J. D. Bullock, Winston. Grand Standard Bearer, DeWitt Allen," Charlotte. Grand Sword Bearer, J. C. Drewry, Raleigh. Grand Warden, Edward P. Bailey, Wilmington. Grand Sentinel, Robert H, Bradley, Raleigh. The Newbern Journal says the grand parade of Knights was a magnificent af fair. The procession was led by a platoon of Newbern police. Thsn came the New bern Silver Cornet band and then the grand officers of the Grand Comman dery of North Carolina. Next came the Second Regiment band of Wilmington and then a long line ol Knights Templar from all over the State, and lastly came carriages, the leading one containing the banner of the Commandery. SOUTHERN BAPHS CONVENTION. J. . -NORWOOD, Present. f . c.COKER, Jr., Assistant CasHler. W. J. TOOMER, Cashier. ATLANTIC'NATIOHAL BAl, ' WILMINGTON, N. C. NO INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. We want your business, and will make it to your interest to deal with us. Promptness, Accuracy and Safety Guaranteed. May 7th, '94. May Ttn, 95. Surplus and Net Profits. . , $30,500 $40,300 Premiums on U, S. Bonds. 1,676 None. Banking House, &c 15,600 13,500 Bills Payable and Re-discounts... None. None. Dividends paid 6 per cent, per annum. Last Installment of Capital paid in October, 1892. nay 7th, '96 $57,900 None. 10,000 None. myl5'tf LOWEST PRICES FOR HIGH GRADE GOODS. the , party," he said. " I have heard the name of Oliver H. Doekery, and I with draw in his favor." . 12.40 p. m. The fifth ballot resulted: Rassell 115 3 7; Doekery, 105 4 7; Boyd, 15. ' 1 .,' :j..V'" ' 1 a. m. The sixth ballot resulted.: Doekery. 114; Russell, 116; Boyd, 5; 1.15 a. m. The seventh ballot re sulted: Doekery, 103 j4 7; Rassell, 119 3-7; Boyd, 13. Russell is nominated, 119 votes being necessary f or a choice. 1.45 a. ra. The convention went wild when the chairman announced that Daniel L. Russell was the nominee. Senator Moody objected to 'the vote,, because he claimed that Graham's vote was cast for Russell when the delegates were not in the hall. Oscar Spiers got up and moved that Russell's nomination be made unani mous. There were leud cries of "No." Boyd was called for. He thanked the friends who supported him, and said it was the duty of every Republican to support Judge Russell, who was the ac knowledged nominee. Moody moved that the nomination be made unanimous. j Spiers, Boyd and Moody were ap pointed a committee T"to escort Judge Russell to the hall. - S 2.10 a. m. Judge Russell addresed the convention. He said. "Well, my friends, you are tired, but if you had been kept on the ragged5 edge, like I have, you would know that vou were tired. . t desire to express my appreciation and gratitude for the honor .conferred upon me." The Judge spoke of his friendli ness to the negroes at all times, and de clared that fusion with the -Populists would yet result. 2.45 a. m.Zib Vance Walser was nominated for Attorney General by ac clamation, on motion . of Senator Pritchard. . . y--. 3 a. m. At 2.30 this a. m., J. E. Boyd CM. Bernard, H. C. Denny and 5. H. White were elected delegates at large to the St. Louis Convention. v LBy Unitei Press t o the Star.l Raleigh. N. C, May 15. The second day's session of the Republican state Convention began at noon, State Chair man Holton presiding., four nours were devoted to passing upon the report of the Credentials Committee,; and in each case when a vote was taken the delegates favorable to Russell for jov ernor were seated by an overwhelming maioritv. This was done evidently as a Cat at Chairman Holton, as the Russell men charged that be had pacnea tne Credentials Committee with Doekery men. There was a great deal 01 dis order, and some delegates said harsn words about Holton. Senator Pritchaid was nominatea as permanent chairman of the convention but declared ne wouia noi accept. uc mutest for that Dosition was then be tween V. I. Lusk and Marshall L. Mott and the latter, who 4S the son ot ur. Mott, chairman of the National Silver party, was the winner. tJiUOtina;. lor governor ucuau ai n o'clock. Three ballots were tanen up to midnight, D. L. Russell leading wnn O. H. Djckery second, J. B. Boyd third and J. M. Moody fourth. I . Senator fritcnarja suomuwa iac ic port of the conference committee, of which he was chairman, to arrange terms of fusion with Populists. ! The State Committee of the latter party rejected the Republican proposition,! which was for division of the State officers and co operation on State, Congressional and local affairs. The report made by ; Sena tor Pritchard was adopted, j It goes on to say that if the Populist ' State Con vention fails or refuses to nominate its part of the candidates on the atate ticket, the Republican State Committee, is given power to complete the State ticket. : - ' ' r ' ! The Populists who met here yester day to arrange with the Republicans for this fusion are said by Senator Butler's State Committee ot Populists to; in no wis: reoreseat their party and to have no authority to speak pledge it. The special correspondent of the Raleiph News and Observer at Chatta nooga, Tenn., writes that paper The delegates from Wilmington, Revs. Oliver and Kramer, went to the Conven tion determined, if possible, to secure the meeting next year for their city. They were backed up by the Board ot Trade as well as by the Christian peo ple of all denominations, and citizens generally. From "start to finish" they worked every delegate that could be stopped long enough to listen to them, and although Little Rock, Ark., was anxious for the Convention to meet there, and Louisville, Ky., stood ready to invite the body, Wilmington was chosen. Mr. Oliver said, if necessary, they would entertain 1,600 delegates, and that the compress warehouse would be fitted up as an auditorium capable of seating 4,000 people. This last statement was especially comforting to many of the delegates who had been frequently crowded out of the meet'ng in Chatta nooga, the auditorium room of the Frst Baptist church there being always quickly filled by 1,200 people, the limit of Its accommodation. The meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention is a great event to any city acd to the State as well, and we trust all our people will feel interested in join ing hands with Wilmington in giving the Convention every needed comfort and attention for its session in 1897. We claim the best assortment suited to the needs of our patrons, the very best quality, the latest style and the Lowest Price, everything con sidered, to be found anywhere. Our stock and prices at all times will veiify this assertion. We now offer a complete line of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, Dress Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions, Etc., And re?pectfully Invite you to investigate our claims. See for yourself if " the quality is right. See if the assortment is right. See if the style' is right. See if the price is right. ' We know it is and the same knowledge will be yours. Visit us this week and note the reductions we have made in our DRESS GOODS Stock. 20 per cent, discount on all Woollen Dress Goods, (Black excepted). - For Summer Wear we have the most complete stock of Linens, Lawns, Dimities, Ducks, &c, in white and colored figured ever shown in this city. Visit our Second Floor for Matting, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Mosquito Nets, Trunks, Grips and Ladies' Summer Muslin Underwear. We are sole Agents for the W. B. Corset and Butterick Patterns. Samples on application. . ' oT "W. POLVOG-T & CO,, my 10 tf Successors to Katz & Polvogt. . No. 9 North Front Street, Wilmington, N. C. JOHNSON & FORE. The Churcnea. Grace Methodist E. Church, South, northeast corner of Grace and Fourth streets. Rev. R. A. Willis, Pastor. Services to-morrow at 11 a m and 8.C0 p m. Experience meeting at 10 a m in the lec ture room. Sunday school at 4.30 p m. Weekly prayer meeting and lecture Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. Strangers and visitors are cordially invited to attend the services. . ... Fifth Street M. E. Church South, situated on Fifth street, between Nun and Church, Rev. W. L. Cunainggim, Pastor. Services to-morrow at 11 a. m and 8.00 p. m. by the pastor. Class meeting will be held at 8.30 p m. Sunday Sch ol at 4 p m. The public cordially invited to all services. Chapel of the Good Sbepard, Sixth and Queen streets. There will be the usual services on Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm. South Side Baptist Church, corner Fifth and Woos ter streets: Rev. J. B. Harrell, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11 a. m. 8.00 p. m. Sunday School at 9.45 a m. Church Prayer Meeting Wednesday night al 8.00. If there is anything you want, ad vertise for it. Is there anything you don't want? Advertise it in the Business Locals of the Star. One cent a word. But no ad. taken for ess than 20 cents. tf i -- Don't Be Buncoed ! ! Why pay 5 cents for a New York news paper when you can buy the great New York Daily Journal, which contains more cable news than the Herald, more general news than the World and more interesting and special features than both combined, for one cent daily or 11c per week, including aunday. order from C, M. Harris, news dealer, Front street. t SALE OF SUMMER GOODS. We are showing an elegant stock of Wash Fabrics, all new ol this sea son's production, and just the thing tor the approaching warm weather, such as - Dimities, Organdies. Batiste. Spiral Cloths. Ducks, Ginghams, Plisse and Taney Swiss Muslins wouid call special attention to the beautiful selection of White Goods, Laces and Embroideries we have on hand, and still we are adding something'new every few days. White, Fancy and Black PARASOLS to suit everybody. . Ladies' UMBRELLAS from $1.00 to $6.50. Mail orders promptly rilled. j Join -n son Ss ZEToice, s Ho. Ill Market St. Take vour children at Dr. Blue Mountain 8 o. m. X to the matinee Joe's to-day at " t NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Hardin's Sarsaparilla, THE GREAT SPRING TONIC, Seventy-five cents per bottle or three for $2.00. Same size as Hood's. For sale at HARDIN'S PALACE PHARMACY 126 So. Front St. Phone 55. ap SUB tf Berry Crates and Baskets Send in and get them. Orders solicited for N, c. Bacon, Floor, Molasses k.&c. Snuff and Tobaccos ot the leading brands. riHK VERY BEST X of 1 BUTTER IS MONARCH thr fahv Tt'a rip-htto first D'ace there a none to dispute, and in Wilmington none cn dispute that oar FOX R1VBR BUTTER is the best Agent for Glenoe Dairy Butter. Extra prxe and extra quahiy. -x S. W, SANDERS. my 17 tf HALL & PEARSALL, Nutt and Mulberry streets. my 3 nW tf ARE m IN NEED OF Morality and Refinement with health and happiness at DR. BLUE MOUNTAIN JOE'S Pavilion Palace of Amusement. FRONT, NEAR CHURCH ST. Just Received A HANDSOME LOT OF Ladies' Black Jersey LEGrGrlHSTGrS FOR SUMMER WEAR, Special Sale at $1.00. Goo. R. French & Sons. my 10 tf SOUTHPORT AHD WILMINGTON. 8TEA1TIER WlXRIINGTOir. for H and Summer Foot Wear? If so come and see us, we have them to please you in quality, . styles and sizes, at prices as low as the lowest ASK TO SEE OUR SPECIAL TIES IN Ladies' and Gents' Bicycltr Shoes anil Summer Legginsrs. They are up to date. Respectfully, Mercer & Evans. H. C. Evan's Old Stand, my 9 tf 115 Princess street. Indian Hut Remedies for all ailments, tions free. Office open daily from 9 a. m Consulta to 4 p. m. The Biggest Free Show on Earth. Mondays. .Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, admission free: Sets, 10c, Wednesdays and Satnt days. Matinee at 2 30. Admission free. Stats, 10c. Wednesday and Saturday Nights, admission 10c. ma 13 tf CombinatibiiBicycle FOR SALE. . A Combination "Crusader" Bicycle, for either lady or gentleman. Cush ion Tires. Brand new. Will be sold cheap. Call in person, or address . M., at ap 7 tf : Star Office. Wanted. pVERVBODY TO CA1L AND TRY THE best Whiskey. Wine and Beer in the city. Mixed drinki a specialty. Fine Cigars, & c. French Cafe, A. P. LEVY, Manager, my 8 tf IK Princess street . Leave Leave yy Wilmington. Southport. A. M.IP. M. A. M. P. M. MONDAY 9 30 6 00 2 30 TUESDAY 80 8 N WEDNESDAY 9 80 8 30 THURSDAY 9 8)... 8 80 FRIDAY 9 .0 5 CO 8 30 SATURDAY 2 80 8 00 ap 19 tf J. W. HARPER. n. rosmve rreveiiuve and Cure." That's what others say. Why not you? Have you tried It? If not, do so at once. "Corneus' Bed Bug lnterceptic" Is a Household Remedy for these pests. Most druggists sell it. TAMES D. NUTT, ap 8 tf Manufacturer. Partnership Notice. O" UR FRIENDS AND PATRONS WILL take notice that we have this day con solids ted our business, which will hereaf er be conducted by us t Nos 106 and ICS North Water stre t. 1 he public are cordially invited to call and inspect our stock. The style of the firm name will be R. M. & J. L. Groom. ThUKthdaylofMay.l ckoom my 15 It J. L. CROOta & CO. S f r I m 1 H. j.. r h t :i 1 - ! I' i, 1 ) If 'i Ft: ti ll- 3 ' I 'A 1' F. :'A X