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ii f 1 m it I FOR FIVE DOLLARS THE MORNING STAB GOES ONE YEAR. PROM $2.00. TO $3.00 CHEAPER II Tban Other Dailies ot its Class in North Carolina. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Morn MGf REDUCED TO 05.00. BUT NO REDUCTION IN SIZE OF PAPER, OR IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY OF READING MATTER. VOL. LIX.-NO; 76. WILMINGTON, N. C. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1896. WHOLE -NO, 9.067 easts (S " . " l ft B H IB DECEMBER 96 SUHMOjiTUE foil tunukDeeeufcw 20. Sun Rise. - - 7 07 A M Sjd Sets 4 49 PM Day's Length. ... 9 b 43 tn Hiijb WcratSouthport... 716JAM High Water at Wilmington 8.59 AM Tba WoaUmer. U. S. Dep"t of Agriculture. Weather Bureau. Wilmington, N. C. Dec 20. Meteorological data tor yesterday; x Temperature: 8 a. m89"; 8 p. m.,44a; 03Xima!n,4t0; minimum. 88s; mean. 44'; Kaiafall for the day. .01; rainfall since lit ot moatb ap to date. 813. , ' Fayettkville. N. C, Dac 18 At 8 a m thi stae of witer in the Cape Fear river was 13 S feet. FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. far North Carolina Generally fair; soitberly to easterly winds. OUTLINES. ' la an interview Secretary ofv State Oaey stated that in 'his opiaion the power to recagn z: the independence of Cuba rests solely with the President, god that the passage of the resolution recognizing the independence of tbat island by both Houses of Congress would be without t fleet and leave una' te elthe attitude of this Civernmect towards the two contending parties in Cuba. The House passed a bill appropriating $130 000 for a Govern ment exhibit at thcTencessee Centennial Exposition at N3hville next year. Sectary O.aey's statement seems to iortsb-.dov a co fl ct between the El ective a:d Legislative bracca of the Gj'.rornent. and it is thought that the House wiil sustain the President's views, the S-cretary's position is regarded .utarqwsng a fresh obstacle in the pith Ot Cjngreis to interpose ia the struggle between Spain and Cuba; Secretary Ol ney's positatioa is approved by many Dirco:ratic and Republican Representa tives, wbo maintain that the business of the country requires rest from agitation and excitement. The ultimatum of the Posers has been, placed in the Saltan's bands, or will be by Monday; Loidon evening papers evince an un friendly spirit towards the Uaited States and tbmk she will suffer severely in the event of war with Spain; responsible Spinia:dj in London dot not an ictpaie any tenous 'rouble, relying npou Mr. Ckvehod to prevent any unpleasantness and calculating .to wipe cut the rebels before Mr. McK n!ty is inaugurated. William L. Rjyall. of R cbmood, Vd. nukes an argument before the H Jtue Committee on Binding and Currency for i State binkicg law. A hearty recrp ion was given President Cleveland ' G:orgetown and be expressed himself higbi? p eased with the we. come. N.Y. miikeis: Money on call lj3 P" cent.; cotton quiet middling 7 3 16c; Southern flour dull, steady and un earnedcommon to fair extra 3 00 355. good to choice $3 65 &3 85; wheat -spot dull and HHC higher; ungraded red 80&87c; Corn spot dull and steady. No. 2 23ic at elevator and 29e afloa; rosin quiet strained common to good ll 1 80; spirits turpentine steady With the racket in Cuba and 100, 000 rebs in the Pnilippine I lands, Spain is not in a mood to eat a phtl Pena with anybody. k press head line in one of our contemporaries announces that Weylens in bad odor." Been eat- ln2 gailic, very likely. This is what the chemists call the latest alleged cure for Insomnia manotnchloracjthvledtmethvlohe ny'pyrazalon." Bat, for short, they W-l U bypnol. Congressman Boatner, of Louisl- ana has introduced a bill to Day Congressmen $7,500 -a.-year. The rge majority of Congressmen are Ver7 dear at their present salary, waicti very for of them earn, and Juld bs very lucky to make in any ier occupation. ' Mrs. Hstty Green, the richest oaurf in the Uaited States, has ms out against Mr. Jos. H.Choate Jr the Senate. She is not running "erself bat has made up her mind t Jos. H. shi'n't go there. Mr. -oate had better look into this and See if he can't placate Hetty. SaSpeDer8j cojg,, and Cugr4 at C W u'0Rt & Co V ... t keo evenings at C. V7. Pjlvogt& The largest line cf Hind kerchiefs can bef juad at Polvngt & Co.'s t u i- t n i ft' A. .S i m Win UW2J 22 23 IV 25 2EM Red J. H. Render & Co.'i ad. t IMPOETANT ANNJUSCEMENX Attention Is called to the follow ing Rkduced Rates of Subscription to The Morning Star i TO HAIL SUBSCRIBERS. Twelve Months. ...,...$5.00 Six ' , 1 2.50 1.25 Three Two " .............. 1.00 One " ......... '50 TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS. The Star will be delivered by carrier at any point in the city at 12 cents per week, or 45 cents per month. ; " ' - ' " The English statesmen thought they ; were doing a cute thing to help their own manufacturers when they passed a law requiring that the legend "Made in Germany" be marked . on all manufactured .im ports from tbat country. Instead of hurting the Germans it helps them, for the Englishmen have dis covered that many of these imports are superior to the home product and cheaper,- and now they look for the German '.brand. Nationality doesn't figure much when it comes to dollars and cents. -Provided a fellow can get a good and cheap article, he doesn't care if it was made in Timbuctoq; it goes. ' ' ' It seems that the Texas is a very much slandered ship. Secretary Herbert comes to her defence and on the authority of the Cramps, and others skilled in marine architec ture, and sea-faring men who have sailed on her and witnessed her action in smooth and rough sea?, pronounce her one of the best ships in the service. With such endorse ment as this she is expected to be have herself in the future and keep off the ground.- 5 "i ; The New York Times thinks if the Republicans presented a rational tariff measure they could secure Democratic votes enough to pass it. and that President Cleveland would sign it. He would be a queer Dem ocrat who would vote for a bill satis factory to th 3 Republicans, and it would be a sight, in view of his scor ing of the Wilson bill, - to see Mr. Cleveland patting his signature to it. While President C eveland is ont hunting ducks President elect Mc- Kiriley isin Chicago having his in cisors and molars put in shape to masticate ducks. HEW ADViiiiTitSiSalKSrTB. Taxes Take notice. Mercer & Evans S'loes. Sol. Bear Mattings. Rags. Masonic Concord Chapter. W. B. Cooper O der qack.y A Prempert Expert barbers. Notice Lascall for city taxes. N. B. Dawson Cabbage plants. N. Paul Mane? saving secrets. . Jas D. Nutt Free to everybody. J. H. Rehder & Co. Santa Clans. S. W. Sanders Saringfleld hams., Peterson Rulfs Holiday giftt. v J D Bellamy. Jr. Sale of stock. A. D. Brown Christmas offerings. C. W Yates & Co Holiday goods, i Andrew Mavronichols Candies. C. W. Polvogt & Co.-Holiday goods. Mills & Montgomery -Sale of bortcs Opera H us c-Woodward- Warren Co. Worth & Worth Seasonable goods G. R. French & SoN-Shoes for boys. F. H. Stedman Rial estate broker. Braddy & Gaylord Oar Christmas letter. " PERSONAL " PARAGRAPHS Pertinent PsrMwtas Fertalnisa Prlnol- cwllT to People mod Pointedly Printed. Col. D. S. Cowan was among yesterday's arrivals. , Mr. Harry. Latimer returned yesterday from college. Mr. W. B. Brice, of Raleigh, was in toe cityjresterday. t Mr. V.. V.Richardson, of White- ville, was in the city yesterday. Mr. EL. Henry, of Kelly's, called at the Star office yesterday. - Mr. Thomas Darby, formerly of this city, bat now of Florida, is in Wilmington. Mr. Harry Honnet has returned from Columbia College, New York city, lor the holidays. V S- v Messrs. S. F. Craig, Southport, and H. Carrie, N. C were among yes terday's arrivals. ' - 1 Mr. Harlee Bellamy has re turned from the Presbyterian High School at Mebane. N. C i Messrs. Arthur Belden 1 and Milton Elliott returned yesterday from Chapel Hill, where they, have been at tending the Uaiversity. Mr. W. L. Jacobs and family left tor New York city yesterday, on the steamer Croatan, to spend the holidays with Mrs Jacobs mother. Mr. Thomas A. Mclntyre and part v of New York.nnmbering seventeen. arrived in the city at 5 45 yesterday even ing and left at 7 80 on a special train for Jacksonville, where they were to tak Mr. Mcf ltyre's steam yacht, the Stru, for bis farm in O"slow The Best $1 00 Kid G oves in the city can be found at Polvogt & Co.'s Evty " ' ,' Specials for H iday Trade just re ceived at Polvogt at t,o s . . T Bareaa Sets at C. W. IV'OR Co.'s. r LOCAL, DOTS, Items of . Interest Gathered Here svnd There and. Briefly noted. See fourth page for other new advertisements. Wholesale prices of Southern eggs in New York are 20 to 21 cents. Concord Chapter No. 1, R. A. M will meet Monday-evening at 8 o'clock to elect officers. A handsome brick store is in coarse ot erection - on the corner of Fourth and Campbell streets. Sheriff Hewlett announces that costs will be added to all real estate, personal and poll taxes not paid before the 86th Instant. - - The Jacob S. Winslowt another b g four-mast schooner, 8S5 tons, arrived yesterday from Panta Gorda, Fla., with a cargo Of phosphate rock. ' ; In Justice McGowan's Court yesterday, Geo." Wright, colored, was required to give bond in the sum of fifty dollars to keep the peace six months.' j No bell will be rung at the First Baptist church to-day on account of s ckness in the immediate neighborhood, but all services will fie held at the usual hour. Schooner Abbie G. Cole cleared yesterday for Cape H vii. with 192,623 feet lumber, valued at $9 4883. Vessel by G;o. Harriss, Son & Co; cargo by Chadbiurn Lumber Co. Mr. John Haar, register of deeds, has received, the warrants for pxyments to Confederate pensioners, and they can be bad upon application at the office of the register in the court bouse. . -' -' ' ) The show window at Messrs. Mercer A Evans' shoe store presents an attractive appearance. It has been decorated to represent a snow scene, with a locomotive ploughing its way through the snow. ' CoL K. M. Murchison and Mr. F. S. Ellis are having fiae sport at Orion plantation a few miles oelow Wiiming ton on the river.' Yesterday on the lake there they bagged about fifty wild ducks, mostly mailard. The Star received through last night's mai s two handsome calen dars one issued by the Fayette ville Military Academy, the other by Messrs. Irwin N Megargee & Co.. 12 and 14 -S. Sixth St., Philadelphia. Among the different articles of freight on the Clyde line wharves yes terday lor shipment to Northsrn markets was a large box of cedar, holly, pine and other evergreens, consigned to Church E Gates & Co- New Yoik city. Thefmai' - and passenger train oa toe. Carouna Central, which lelt Maxton for Wilmington one hoar late yesterday, made op nearly forty minutes of the time, notwithstanding the fact that it had to stop at nearly every station between the two points. The distance is 88 miles. A meeting in the interest of temperance was held at Immanuel church Friday evening. Addresses were made by Mr. A. J. Howell, Jr., and the pastor, Rev. B. E Wallace. At the conclusion of the meeting seventeen came forward and signed a total ab stinence pledge. : The box which was found burled last Thursday in an alley on Seventh between Market and Dock - streets, containing toys, etc.. and now in tne possession of the police, remains a mystery. In the box was an envelope on which was written in lead pencil. Palmer, New Castle street, Bruns wick, Ga." ' - BY RIVER AND RAIL. , Beeeipts of Hvl Stores end Couoa Tesietday. Wilmington & Weldon R. R. 1 017 bales cotton, 7 Casts spirits turpen tine. 22 bbls rosin,9 bbis tar, 6 bols crude turpentine.' -' Wilmington, Columbia A Augusta R. R. 450 bales cotton. 11 casks spirits turpentine. 78 bbls rosin, 119 bbls tar. 4 bb s crude turpentine. Carolina Central R. R. 156 bales cot ton, 1 cask spirits turpentine, 93 tb s rosin, 64 bbls tar, 93 bbls crude turpen tioe. ':'r " Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley R. R. 12 bales cotton, 67. casks spirits tur pentine, 157 bbls rosin. 62 bbls tar. Schooner Minnie Watd 6 bales cot ton, 12 casks spirits turpentine, 60 bbls rosin, 4 bbls tar, 13 bbls crude turpen tine. ' ;" - ; Schooner William 4 bales cotton, 44 casks spirits turpentine, 131 bbls rosin, 6 bbls tar. . Raft 5 bbls tar. Total receipts Cotton, 1,615 bales; spirits turpentine, 132 casks; rosin, 631 bbls; tar, 269 bbls; crude turpentine. 118 bbls. y' " . mmm ' l:y Cape Huterae Batooo lilsht. ' Notice is hereby given that, on No vember 23, 1896, a fixed white lens lantern light was established on the point of Cape H ait eras, to Uie the place of the former light on the point of the cape, the sight of Which was washed away daring the recent storm. The light is shown from a brown post lo cated about 275 feet nearer Cape Hatteras light than the former, beacon, and about 25 feet to the westward of the line for merly joining the two lights. The focal plane of the new light is 85 feet above mean high water. Cmp Broken ana doom H.mt, - Tne sportsmen who have been hunt Ing deer and other game in the vicinity of Jacksonville, Onslow" county, have broken camp and started on their way home, going on Friday last by way of Newbern : and Elizabeth City. Their special car, however, with a cook and porter, was brought to Wilmington yes terday, whence it will be carried to Nor folk to meet the party. It will oav vou to visit T. H. Rehder & Co. this week. Special Xmas prices, t TRUCK FARMING. Xiatlnee and Othar Craps Qrown Under - Canvas Iitrg-e Ubiptnects to Nortb- -. am Maiketa. .. ' A few days ago the Star, gave a list of truck farmers who were actively en gaged in the raising of early vegetables for Northern markets. Through the kindness of Mr. Samuel Westbrook, the clever and popular travelling agent for Red field Si Sin, commission merchants of.PhiladelDhia, and Mr. Henry T. Baa- man, of the California Fruit Transporta tion ; Company, Mr. Walter Rutland, freight agent for the Atlantic Coast Line, and a Star reporter visited the farm of Mr. J no. F. Garrell and were shown, there sixty beds of lettuce from five days to three months old, the largest space of lettuce grounds under canvas in this county. The various varieties of this early vegetable in blocks, perfectly green.were a pretty ight. r- V ,v All the farmers in this county have planted largely in lettuce this year : Mr. Garreiland Mr. Westbrook should both bs congratulated; the former for fur nishing the first car-load shipment of lettuce which has ever left this State, and the latter for having the first solid car-loadsent to any one firm from this State. .The shipment went over the A. C L. road from here Friday night in C F. T. refrigerator car No. 13 813. " The Star is informed that from Mr. GarreH's farm there will be shipped this season about ten thousand barres'; ship ments to begin in earnest nextfeek. In connection with the farm Mr. Garrell runs the Ssns Souci Fertilizer Works, which are surrounded by fields of early cabbage, beets, &i Ia a few years Wil mington will be the centre of a network of early vegetable farms, owing to its ad vantageous situation and climate. FOOT BALL. Wilminston to Play ; Wilson To-morrow Altarnoon. The Wilmington foot bill team will leave for Wilson to-morrow morning. and they will battle there for supremacy on the gridiron with the Wilson eleven in the afternoon. List month the Wilmington boys de feated the brawny lads from Wilson and now they go to give them a chance to "get even." , The following will go from Wilming ton: Messrs. Do Bratz Cutlar, Jr. (man ager). Henry Peschau (captain). F. M. King, Tack Savage, Wm. Terry, Duncan Holland. Wm. Watson, Dawson La tham, Frank Sawyer, Lonnie Souther land, McRee Hatch, J. Wannamaker, Leon Sutherland and Parker. The team will probably line up as fol lows: King, center; Savage, right guard, Terrv. left guard; Holland, right tackle; Watson, left tackle; Latham, left end; (right end to be selectee), Peschau, qaarter-back and captain; Sawyer, left half-back; Hatcb. right, half-back, and Soatherland, fall-back. Substitutes, Parker, Sautberland and Wannamaker. The team held a very satisfactory practice last night and feel confident of victory. . - -' Tba CltyMirkai. Country prod ace was not altogether so plentiful as on the Saturday previous. Only a few of the best New River oys ters were to be had and there were fewer varieties of fish than usual. Eggs were slightly lower, ranging from 20 to 23c per djzso. Prices of other articles were as follows : Meats Poik, corned,. 8 to 10c; fresh. 8 to 10c; boghead cheese, 10c; steak, loin, 12c; round, 10c; chuck, 7 to 8c; ste. 6c, sausage, 10c. Vegetables Vegetable eggs, from 5 to 10c lapiecs; spinach 8c0pjr peck; Irish potatoes. SOc per peck; sweet potatoes, 60 to 60c per buihel; rutabagas and tur nips, 5c per bunch; celery, 20 to 25: pet banch; collards 5i per bead; lettuce, 2 to 5c-per head; rad shes, 5; per bunch, green onions, 5c per bunch. . Fish Mullets, 10 to 15c per bunch; dram, 20c-per pair. Poultry Chckens, live, 25 to 85c each; dressed, 50 to 75c pjr pair. Tur keys, Iive.,75c to $1.25; dressed, 10 to 15c per pound. v Oysters Best New River, $1 00 per gallon; Stump Sound, 60 to 80c; Myrtle Grove, 65c; Sound oysters. 40:; good oysters in the shell could be purchased for 60: per bushel; clams brought SOc per bushel. . . A Naw lodnatrj. Oar people are beginning to realize the benefits of diversified industry. There are numerous industries now, tar nishing lucrative employment to many people, which ten years ago were either unheard of or of tog little importance to be taken into account. Among these might be named the gathering and caring of dog tongue, an industry which has grown to con siderable proportions, particularly along the W. & W. R. R , and the growing of tube rose bulbs, largely engaged in at Magnolia and other points. And now several enterprising Individ nnls are turning an honest penny oy shipping to the North a 1 aortaof Christ mas evergreens. Information has been received that a car load was shipped from Wallace not long since, and a gen tleman who was at Crohly last week re ports shipments from that place. A num ber of boxes have been noticed here also in transit to Northern markets. One Cent 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 former rates and it is also a convenience to adver tisers wbo can calculate the exact cost of their advertisements, which must be paid for always in advance. ' Feather Boas 4 00 and npwards at C. W. Polvogt & Co. a. . A good Christ mas present... . Handkerchiefs, G oves and Neckwear for Xmas presents at C. W. Polvogt & CO.'s. t "THE GREAT DIAMOND MYSTERY." " The Wood wird .Warren Company Open . . ., To-Horrow Night. Monday night H. Guy Woodward, Miss Bessie Warren and an excellent companyef dramatic specialty artists will begin their week s engagement et the Opera House, presenting as their opening bill the metropolitans comedy success "The Great Diamond Mystery," changing the biH nightly: during the week and introducing numerous sing ing and dancing specialties at each per formance. .'.," The Woodward-Warren Company are new to Wilmington theatre-goers, but they are by no means strangers in the Sou;b, where they have been playing to the capacity of the theatres.. The en tire Southern press are unanimous .In thaHMraises of this excellent company, inc uding the Atlanta Constitution. Mo bile Herald and -New Orleans Times- Democrat. . . - ' The company Includes several artists of national reputation, among them 'Gay Woodward, Harry Arnold. Edwin Divis, Chas. McGratb, Harold Holmes, John Sullivan, Harry Siggins, Adrian Gregg.' Among the ladies we find Miss Bessie Warren, "The Alabama - Girl," Lulu Espey, Grace Bibee. Bessie Leach and others. The music is under the di rection of that accomplished young composer. Francis Winstein, formerly With Sonsa's Band. v Manager Woodward has taken no little paies to secure p'avs that have never been produced at popular prices before, which will be presented with every attention to detail, the stage let- tings and magnificent costumes biiog a feature of each performance. The very low prices of 10. 20 and 80 cents will prevail during the week, and on Monday night ladies will be admitted free ol charge and to a reserved seat if accompanied by a person holding one paid tickeL Secure seats at Gerken's. SUNDAY SERVICES. Services in St. John's chnrch to-day. 4 h Sunday in Advent, by the rector, Rev. Dr. Carmichael. at 7 45 and 11 a. m. and 4.30 p. m, Sunday school 8 80 p. m. . Usual services in Seamen's Bethel to day at 8 p. m., conducted by Rev. Dr. Carmichael, All are we'eome. St. Paul's church. Fourth and Oranae streets, R:v. F. N Skinner rector, ber vic:s to-day: Fourth Sunday in Advent. at II a m and 7 20 p. m. Sunday school at 8 SO p. m. All seats free. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, corner of Market and Sixth streets, R:y. K. B'dt oastor. ' Fourth bunday in Advent: E igltsh service at 11 J a. m.; uerman S'tv c: at 7 30 p. m. baa day ectiaol at 8.30 p. m. Meeting ot the Christian Association at 4 89 p m. All sea sfree. Im muel cbnrch (Pre sbyterlan). cor ner Front and Qjeen stree s Preach ing Sunday i morumg at 11 o'clock; Sun day evening at 8 o'clock: Sunday school at 8 80 p m.; Christian Endeavor meeting every Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Every body cordially invited. B. E. Wallace, pastor. , St. Matthew's English Lutheran church. Fourth street above Bladen. Rev. G. U. Bernheim. pastor. . Morning Service at 11 o'clock; evening setvee at 7.30, Sunday scaool at 8 33 p m. Ail seats free and every person cordially in vited. 4 v COLORED CHURCHES. There will oe Dreacamz io-dav at the First B-ptist churcn. corner Fifth and L-ampueii streets, at 11 a. ra., 8 p. m.and 8 p. m and at 1 p. m. tbers will be bap tising at the foot of y aeen strett Strangers anl friends are welcome. Jos. Speils, pstor. St Stephen's A. M. E. church, corner Fifth and Red Cross streets. Rev. E. J Gregg pastor. Preaching to da at 10 30 a. m. by Rev. Jas. W. Teifair. P. E ; 8 0(1 p. m.' Key. Joseph Wingate, and 7.80 Key. John JtL K cbardson. ASSOCIATtD CHARITIED.l Beport of tne T-rtatarer lor the Mon'Ii of November, 1896. 1 Receiots Nov. 1st, balancs. 149 19, New Hanover county, 125 00, Miss Mary McRefund, 100 00; cash, 80 00; Miss Annie Kdder. 5(0, cash, 8 00; Wm. Niestle. 8 00; Mrs. Jennie DeRosset, 1.00. Mrs. T. C. James, 100; Mrs. Samuel Northrop. 1 00; W. H, Northrop. Jr.. 1 03; Sam'l N jrthrop. 1.00; W. H. North rop. 1 00; R H. Northrop; 1.00; Miss Ka e C Nonb'o.-. 1.00; P. Pearsall and wile. 2 00. B F. Hall. 1 GO. Total. 1326 15. Expenses Sec etarv's salarv, 25 0D; Catharine Kennedy Home. 12 60; cash, help. 8 00; groceries. &c, 122.00; Penny Savings Bank, 25.95; janitor, 2 00; rent for persons in need. 4 75; railroad fares, 1.90; balance Nov. SOth, 183.95. Total. $326 15. . . Contributions in kind Dorcas So ciety .(jasoer Stone. 8 new garments; McNair & Pea sail, 10 pounds coffee; S & W.' H. Northrop, 107 wood tickets; Chesnntt & Barrantloe, 1 pair sbos; Messrs Hayes - and Rhodes, beef; Vi enoa Bakery, 5 loaves bread; Mis. H. L. Fennell. clothing; Mrs. C P. Bolles.l pair sneets; Mrs. Andrew Harriss, 1 pair sneets; Mrs. p.. b. Latimer, 4 curtains, Klrmesa M. tlDos). The Kirmess was presented for the last time yesterday at matinee. This wjs the fifth presentation, and yet in terest never wavered, for a good au dience greeted the performance. - Ths Kirmess has been the greatest and most magnificent sprcacalar enter tainment ever seen in this city. Too much praise cannot be give the ladies and gentlemen who have so faithfully worked to make the series of entertain ments succesifufand thereby add to the fond to build a monument to perpetuate the memory of that grand patriot,' Cor nelius Harnett. From the executive committee down to the little folks who scampered in the Jaoanese Dance and danced around the May pole, all deserve credit. If there is anything you want, ad vertise for it. Is there anything you don't - want? 'Advertise it in the Business Locals oftbe Star. One cent a word. BT"no ad. taken for less than 20 cents. .1 j H tf Notice C W. Polvogt & Co. will keep open evenings during this week. t Games. B iovs and Crockery at C. W. Poivoet & Co.'s t - C. W. Polvogt A Co. Open even tags. - t J THE MORNING STAR. Are you a subscriber to The Morning Star? If not, why not? Do you want a first class daily pa per at $5.00 per year, or $1.25 for three months ?. If so, subscribe to The Morning Star. Do you want a paper that prints the latest telegraphic news, the best local news, reliable market reports, excellent short t stories, - and the choicest miscellaneous matter ? If so, subscribe to The Morning Star. Do not forget that The Morning Star is the cheapest daily of its class in North Carolina. Its price is $5.00, while the published price of others ranges from $7.00 to $8 00. H rablo'a Condition. The condition of E i. Marable, the colored youth who was accidentally shot last Friday afternoon by Mr. Z. W. Pet teway, remains unchanged A Star representative saw Dr. Mask yesterday ajternoon and was. informed that Marabfe was critically ill, the bullet either having lodged in the left kidney or severed an artery leading to the kid neys. Dr. Reynolds was seen later and also questioned as to M arable's condi tion. The doctor laid he considered Marable ina critical condition, but it would take two or three days to learn anything definite. The ball as yet has not been located, v A brother of Marable last Christmas eve was shot in the jaw. Diess Goods. Silks, Curtains, Mattings and Carpets. Rags, Clothing. Shoes, Toys and Fancy Goods at special prices this week at Rehder's. t Render's is the ptac: to buy your Xmas Goods. f NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Concaril Ciiapter No. 1, B. A. I. COMPANIONS The regular Convocation and the e ection of officers will be held Monday evening, Dec. Slut, at 8 o'clock. A folia tendance is desrei. W. A. MARTIN. c SJ It Secretary. For Christmas Candies gEE ANDREW MAVRONICHOLS, 706 NORTH FOURTH STREET; 10 aad 15 centi a pound for choice grades. Dealer a'ao in all kioda of, Fruit and Nuts. ' dec 30 It t L. H. Fetersoii ant Htniy McLean, "pHE EXPERT BARBERS, CAN BE FOUND at No. II South F ont street, where ther wilLbe pleased to serve their nend. First class work guar anteed, shaving lu cents Give a; a cad. KespectiuIW, - - - 1 . A. PREMPERT, . decSOtf No 11 South Front street Money Saving Secrets. WHY THE NECESSITY OF PAYING fancy prices for fandy, when jron can set fine Fr nch Candy from N Hani's, AO. 20 Priacets street. ea- Sec d, for 10 cents per n-uud or tbiee pounds or a qoarter. I here is S.O0O pounds that must be said. lao a fia aortment of Candies of every descrip ion. Fiuit. fuis, etc. Remember th t a little money goes a ioag ways at dtcSO: ' . N. PAUL'S. Last Call for Cily taxes. JN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE COLLEC- rion of City Taxes for this year it will bt neces-ary for acti lerv on all property, person. 1 md real, un less immediate sctilcment is made by those in a rears. KkLERI.K B RICE, dec SO It . Treasurer and City Tax Collec or. I Taxes! Taxes!! COSTS WILL BE ADDED TO ALL Heal Estate. Personal and Poll Taxes ' Not Paid Before tne 261 Instant. E. HEWLETT, Sheriff. dec 20 It OrderQuick. fj Boxea Fireenieateia. J J Boxes mixed Nate. 2 C. O. If wta. PallaCassdy. Boxea Candy. - flarrele Candy. -J Q Barrels mots' Cider 2Q Cases Clterrlee. W. B- COOPER dec xX) I " ' Dw wnmlnetoa. H , r. OPERA HOUSE. ONE MERRY WEEK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21st, . T.e fooiiariI-faiTen'' Coi)aiy. 15 Comedians 15 MONDAY NIGHT THE GREAT DIAMOND MYSTERY." Holiday Prices, 10, SO aad 80 cen's. ' Ladi-t Free Mooda night if accanpaaled by a pers n holding oaa pa-.d SO cent ticket. , doc IS St . Sealed Proposals -tyiLL BE RECEIVED AT THE MAYOR'S ( fflce. City Hall, until noon December 13rd, 1896', Icr turn-shing material and for trading - nd plactug trie si me oa the following aara-d .treats: Thud tr t from Dock to Red Craas. Chestnut street from Fro .it to Se-nth, Casta street trum Front to Serrn'h. Fourth atrest from Market to Castle. Tba right is reserved to ritct aoy or all bids W. N. HARRISS, Mayor. declOSt 10 I5S0 Free to Everybody ! , A glass, (whenever you wish, till farther notice) of our "Bon Air Lithia Water. Those 35c-TOOTH BRUSHES, which we sell for 20 cents, are not here to stay, so if you want them come right away. . JAMES D. NUTT, dec 19 tf - The Druggist, OABBAQE PLANTS. - 00,000 Cabbace Plasita JJIROM PETER HENDERSON'S AND GEO. TATE SONS' SEEDS, for sale by N. 8. DAWSON, " or IS la s - Coaetoe, N. C WE ARE NOW WRITING Our Christmas Advertisement For the Star of the Old North State that stands bv us and fr cur interest the year round, carries our message in tne nomes ol many ot our best citizens of this country, and tells them of the many good things we have to tell. Christmas comes but once a vear; ' Let everv fellow have bis share. . Bay your Tov sand DrvGiods now. before the holiday season is past. Onr trade haa heta sn1n,it thi. son, but we are sorry to say the season is nearly over and we are anxious to un load lots of our goods. ' We have made quite a lot of preparations for Santa Claus. He has for the past eight tears made nis Headquarters, with ns, and we have found him to be a verv srenerons old fellow, and he is also welcome this Christmas. We respectfully invite the little ones that Smta loves to come and leave their orders for Santa. He will be sure to attend to them. We have at Santas disposal Dolls of all kinds dressed, from 6c to $i 50 each. China Dolls, Bisque . Iodes'ruct tie Cloth Dolls, Baby Dolls and Esauimo Dolls to please the eye and the pocket bath. Large ana small Bureaus. Chairs. Beds. Cradles. Horns. Horses. Carls. Wagons. Pistols. Gans. Stoves. Tool Chests, Boats. Rattlers and Toys of al Braddy & Gay ot Wilmington's Big Racket Store. dec so tf C. W. Polvogt & Co., 3STo. 0 ZEFo:irbL IFaroxib S-b. Timely truth-telling talk concerning tbe many lots of bright Christmas merchandise. The happy throngs of buy buyers grow larger day by day. Many are the comments of pleased surprise heard on evrry hand. Our public appreciate the enterprise which prompted all this holiday prepara tion and are showing their appreciation by their patronage. Hundreds of neipini nines nere to make your gift HANDKERCHIEFS. Hindreds of dczeoa of them ta fit vrmr ewrw w.K thelp in sUtcntlaiaCC so that 70a may be promptly HOLIDAY TOWELS. 1 O - - M.'-anuuw MMITT uauiaia n HUU Saik. a.k a"-.- 1 .l. - J TltlsTrir fVr m roialn TTaanw jlKaasiBatV t .1. www waan aautwi isi"gc, SSWiao UCUIS- ll'JUCU: SKTdC ab whiu; aomc with nch bordcrt, and aJ reasjnablT cheap. HOLIDAY FURNISHINGS. Thtsi for the men Calks. Amnle nrenararimi been mare for tbea a this progress ve store. Neat newNe. kwtar, 8t ins, Collars, Cuffs, suspenders. U1U Ul. UK, Books, Games, Pin Cushions and When looking for your Christmas C. W. Polvogt & Co. Sole Agents for Butterick's Patterns . JAHT1 CLAUS IN- BROOKLYN. . Read This List and See What You Want TOYS TOYS. Dolls of every description. Tea ets. Games. Do'l Furniture. urria es. Ki chen Sets.Crad.es. Stov s. Toot (.bests. Pianos trunks, Hobbv H.rsej. Wagons Urums; heelbamws. free Ornaments, or anyt insr el e to the Toy line. Ma teal Instruments uoitars and Maado'ias. UmbRlias and Can a ilk Umbrellas and Walkina Canes. ' ; HA'DKERCHIKFS Plaia Hem:t:tched. Em brdered, elilkwita Initials Pocket ti oks, Sc s-ors. Combs and Brahs. IEVBLRY Kreasc Pins. Cuff Buttons. Stick Pin, Watch Chains, Ksr Rinrs etc. USDERWfAK AND HOSItKY All k nds of Under we. r and Ho&iery. stiui-i A . u si irrtus reit M-ppers tor ladies Hon e Slippers, Plauand Imb oijertd. All -tyles of Sh-es FO FACY WORK-Zephyr. Embroidery S lk. Crocoet -silk and Cotton, Stamped Goods,. Wool soles, etc F--CY CROCKRRY Cup and cauce'S. Sha--ing Mhgs, Rsskctt, Vases, loutpick Ho.dcrs, Bisqu: iigurea, arc Our stock is very large, well selected, acd Prices Low enough to suit everybody at C.C. T Li I I tv r i Car fare paid on Purchsses of $3 00 and up. Cbristmas Another car-load of extra fine Mills & Montgomery's Horse Exchange, Nos. 10, 12 and 14 North Water s reet, and for sale at prices that will astonish the natives. Now don't sit down and croak about hard times, but come. and buy something for your wife or best girl to drive. They will tried it and know whereof we speak. Buggy Harness that will be sold below mi i e ft detr!93t :.- -. J. . NORWOOD, President! : w. J. TOOMER, CasHler. - : ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK, WILMINGTON, N. 0M ..- -. y' : ' We want your business, and will Make it to Your Interest to Deal with us. Promptness, Accuracy and Safety Guaranteed. NO INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. DeDoslts . . . . "....,,. Surplus and Net Profits Banking House, &c... . . ; Bills Payable and Re-ducounts... Dividends paid Lasflnstallment of Capital paid HOLIDAY GIFTS! Felt and Fur Trimmed. PETERSON dec 1$ tf most every kind. We are selling these' goods lower than ever before, and will try to do vou good it you will give the line a look. The trade in cur Millinery D?p-rt-tnent Is extra good. We ore selling lots of Hats of all kinds. Felt, new s:vle Sailors, nicely banded, at 60c each.. Trimmed Hats in the latest sty It a at 60c to $5 00 each. Ribbon of all trades and prices ' the largest and best stcck to select from. All tbe new shades of the season represented. Our Cloakes and Capes and Dress Skins is one of the best and brightest, lines. - t ... i Our nice, new stv'e seven gored Skirts in Crepon, at 1 00; in Briliian tine. Velvet bound, nicely lined, new ' and best style, at 12,00, finer, all wool, rough, new style Skirts, at $3.00. all Black and Dark Navy in fine Capes rea Plush, . at t00; longer and finer at $5 00; tbe newest style of Seal, worth $7 60,-now $6 05. A very fine line of ' long Fur Capes, Silk lined, large Far Collars, worth $18.00, we want to close at $11.00. , We want your trade, and to get it we will offer yon the best of bargains. We are at. 11 North Front street, op posite the Orton House. ' lord, Prop, buying easy. A PAIR OF KID GLOVES Maes a most acceptable Chrinmas gift. This de partment is now at Its best. HOLIDAY DRESS STUFFS. No more sersiMe git can be' made than a' nine dress pattern to mot hi r, sister or daughter. FANCY ARTICLES. To enumerate the great host of useful and or a mental hings would r quire col -tens of space. But thry'ie every where in evidence in the Wbdoaa -oa , he counter., in the fixtures ever whe-e are th- se heart eladdewrs, aad you are coroiailv invl ed come and tak- a peep at tbem. Many f yoa LI boy th-m, for they're juft what you'r- W-kln for anj here ihey .t cbst yon less than elsewhera. lots of other useful articles. Presents be sure to visit us. ftd W. B. Corsets. dec 13 tf SILVERWARE Inistandr, Jewelry Boxes, Pin Tr.ys, c , CELLULOID- ARTICLWP Dmring r,ses. Fancy Boxea.1 nff and Collar Cases, Inkstands, Wvk rjoxta, r taxes, sic. ,. PICTURES Beautiful Water -colored Pi tares. Mirror, and Eaie,a. CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ahum Clocks, Eight-day CIccks, Wnuhes, Ac. CLO K. C PSS AND SHAWLS Plain Black, Plush and Astrachan Capes. CARPETS AND RUG, Ac New M'tt'nn, Rugs,. Door Mats, Window Shades, Cut tam Pulea and Lace Curtains. - CLOTHING AND HATS Men's, Boys' and Child en's baits and Pjo'.s, Hats, Caps, CoJars. CuBs, Shirts, Sweaters, ftc DKES-i GOODS Frmn the Cheapest to the Best, new bilks. TABLCLOTH5 ANDDOYLIES Turkey Red White and Chanille. I nTHTSJOJ' m ij r i rv Z3 NEAR FOURTH STREET BRIDGE. Beautiful Pictures free suk f r Pun h Card, dec tf Presents. family - broke HORSES just arrived at think lots more of you. We have We also have a job lot of Fancy cost. mnniTnHSDV i.iwiv i MWiuui f. C.C0KER, Jr., AssistailCaSMer OcU'6tli, 94. OeU 6as, 9S. Ort Stfc, 6 xOrt etb, $66,000 .53. 00 10,000 None. 8573 000 $575,700 30,200 45,100 lo.ow , 1Z.&U0 None. None. 6 per cent pr annnm. in October, 1892. dec 8 tf SuppersI Gents' Toilet Slippers. k ROLFS.