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Larskbt City Circulation.
Index (o New Adt ertlsementg.
A B Stronach For Rent.
W H & B 8 T acker & Co -Drees
Good.
In and Around the City.
COS has not found hU bat yet;
please leave the eame at this office.
See advertisement of a four room
cottage for rent by Mr A B Stronach.
Splendid music will be rendered by
the choirs of theEpiscopal and Catho
lic Churches tomorrow.
Mr J M Broughton had one of his
hands badly spurred by a Shanghai
rooster this morning. Nothing seri
ous but quite painful.
About f 3r0 worth of wood on the
place of Commissioner Robinson,
four miles north of tbe city, was
destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon. A parasol drill will be one of the
peculiar features given by the pupils
of the Graded Schools at the close of
the present session. It will no doubt
be funny and very interesting.
A most delightful literary entertain
meut was given st the Insane Asy
lum last night by Miss Louise Leslie
a distinguished elocutionist. It was
much enjoyed.
MrsJKBrney will speak ut the
Union Mission on Wilmington street
at 8 o'clock tonight on her depart
ment of work and the religious phase
of temperance.
In conversation with Capt B P Wil
liamson this morning, he said he wa
satisfied that his grape crop was dam
aged by the frost at least one half.
This is much to be regretted.
The Bright Jewels will render soifte
seleot Easter recitations and music,
at EdentonStreet M E Church.South,
on tomorrow, (Sunday) efternoou at
3 o'clock, to which the public are cor
dially invited.
GovFowlehas authorize 1 Judges
J C MacRae and Geo H Brown to ex
change courts. Judge MacRae will
hold the spring term of Richmond
County Court and Judge Brown will
hold that of Wayne.
Not the leat of the attractions of
the coining Teachers' Assembly at
Morehead City, will be the presence
of Rev J L Curry, who is one of the
foremost orators in the Southern
States. He has signified his inten
tion to be present.
Rev W M Clark, rector of the
Church 6f the Gocd Shepherd, has
been selected as Chaplain on Memo
rial day, in place of Rev WS Petti
grerw, who was compelled to decline
on account of unavoidable circum
stances Juite a number of Wake Forest
boys are in the city today. Among
them are Thos Pence, Jr, J H Newell,
J F Mitchell and quite a number of
others looking bright and haoDV. A
pleasant Easter to you all young gen
tlemen. j" The Inter-State Insurance Com
pany have paid Hon J ? (Scarborough
two thousand dollars, in settlement
of insurance policy on life of his
brother, M F Scarborough. The set
tlement was perfectly satisfactory to
all the parties.
W H Holloway, Esq, 'Superinten
dent of the North Carolina Wagon
Factory received a very painful in
jury on his hand yesterday evening
by coming in contact with some of
the machinery. The wound is not
' considered serious.
' ; Mr PH Johns is now at home box
ing and packing his mineral water,
mention of which was made in this pa
pers few days ago. The analyses
by eminent chemists pronounce it of
great medical value, viz: Iron .001;
magnesia .001; silicia 1.001; alum .0001;
cool spring water 98.9999. Orders by
the case left at the jail will receive
Men's meeting Sundav afternoon At
x it. . wwfuouu at i iiirs. Jsnrneys Appointments.
o o clock, at Union Mission on Wil
mington street. Services conducted
by Rev L L Nash. Younr men ar
specially Invited to at' end. Efforts
are being made at these meetings to
I revive the Y1I0A work in this city.
All who are interested in said work
will please attend.
MrH T Lyle, who has been in
charge of I he task of collecting th
indebtedness eatistics of the various
counties, reports that he has per
formed the work for all the counties
but twelve, and expects the work in
be completed before May 1st. There
are two counties for which sueci&l re.
ports will have to be made; Forsyth
and Halifax. Forsyth county makes
the best showing.
Needs Attention.
The ditch on Smithtield streef in
rear of Shaw University, is a nuis
ance to the citizens of that neighbor
hood. The standing water is very
offensive, so much so that the nennls
c r w
in the vicinity declare their intention
of emigrating to Kansas if a reine 'v
is not applied We call the special
attention of our street commissioner
to the matter, and urge that it re
ceive prompt attenlion.
Interesting Exercises at the A &
M College.
Notwithstanding the threatening
wtather, quite a good audience eah-
ered in the lining hall of the Agri
cultural and Mechanical College last
night, the occasion being declama
tions and a joint debate by the repre
sentatives of the Pullen and of the
Leazar literary societies.
i'The young gentlemen acquitted
themselves very well indeed, and fur
nished evidence of ability and good
training.
. Professors Kineally, Hill and J C
p Harris, Esq, acted as judges of the
debate and gav.j the victory to the
negative.
Personal Mention.
We regret to learn that Mrs James
D Royster continues critically ill.
Dr T D Hogg has returned from a
trip to Mexico.
U l A M McPheeters returned yes
terj;v afternoon from a trip to Bal
tiuiorj.
Prof J A Holmes, of the University
of North Carolina, was in the city
yesterday.
Mrs John L Stoce and daughter
Miss Lizzie, left the city today to
spend the Easter with relatives and
friends in Durham and Henderson.
E S Moore, Jr, of Wake Forest Col
lege, is in the city the guest of his
uncle, Hon J C Scarborough.
Rev J R Maynard, of Morrisville,
was in the city today on his vr.v tn
New Bethel church where he preach
es today and tomorrow.
CJ Betts, foreman of the State
Chronicle office, who was recently ac
cidentally shot, has sufficiently re
covered to be on the street today.
Mamie F Moore, a lovely
young lady, left yesterday evening
for Charlotte to spend several weeks
with Mrs Thos Moody.
J P Scott, of Elm Grove, Chatham
county, was in the city this morning
and reports business as good in his
neighborhood.
C B Edwards, Jr, and Edgar
Broughton are in the city on a visit
to their parents. We leai n they are
doing well at college. Their many
friends will be glad to see them.
Mr Albert Blanton, of Wake For
est College, is in the citv th d-hpo. nt
Mr Edgar Broughton.
Prof W J FerreU, of Wakefield, is
in the city today, bright and cheer
ful.
Rev C Durham went down to Wil-
Bon, tnis morning, where he will
preach tomorrow. The people of
Wilson are' fortunate io have him
preach for them for he is one of the
ablest minitters in the State.
Weather Renort.
For Raleigh -fair weather, colder."
Mrs. Harney's Appointments.
Tonight at the Union Mission on
Wilmington street at 8 o'clock
At the penitentiary tomorrow morn
ing at iq o'clock.
At Edenton Street M E Church to
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Mrs Barney is the general manager
of the prison reform department of
tne Women's Christian TemnernnrA
Union, and as such is known in Eu
rope and America as a fine speaker
ana noble lady,
Another Raleigh Boy Promoted
The Columbia, S C, Register of the
isr inst, has the following announc
ment concerning Mr D J Justice, one
of Raleigh's young men, who has gone
forth to make his mark in the world:
"Mr D J Justice, one of the most
competent and popular engineers on
tne Atlantic Coast Line, will todav
take charge as foreman of the ma
chine shops at Florence, a position to
which the management has promoted
him.
For more than two years Mr Jus
tice has been running on the line be
tween Florence, Columbia and Char
leston, and has been looked upon as
one of the most careful and efficient
in the coast Line's employ. Mr Jus
tice enjoys the distinction of having
a ade the fastest run between Colum
bia and Charleston that was ever
made over the Coast Line. All who
know Mr Justice will agree that the
Coast Line officials know a good man
when they see him. and that his
promotion is well earned and deserv
ed." The many friends of Mr Justice will
be delighted to hear of his promo
tion. Another laurel added to
Raleigh. ;
Board of Aldermen.
The regular monthly session of the
Doard took place last nisrht.
Amotion made by Alderman Ba?-
well, to have certain vacant lots in
the old city cemetery sold and the
proceeds devoted to improvements on
tne grounds, was after discussion
withdrawn for the present.
A recommendation that the rent of
fish stalls in the market be made the
same as other stalls of the same size,
was adopted. The rent of these stalls
has been for some years larger than
other stalls.
Alderman Womble, from the fire
committee, reported that there were
four fires during the month of March.
all of which caused a loss of about
ten dollars.
Alderman Robinson, from a SDecial
committee, submitted a'report, which
recommended that the Richmond &
Danville Railroad company be reauir
ed to build a foot and vehicle bridge
over their road on Cannon street,
which street is cut into by the rail
road. The report was ordered sent
to the railroad officials for confirma
tion.
A communication was resd from
I Maj R S Tucker, stating that in view
of the fact that he had offered to give
live thousand dollars for forty eight
thousand dollars (face value) worth
of Raleigh & Augusta Railroad bonds
now owned by the city, which amount
was to have gone to the building fund
or Trinity College, had that institu
tion been located here, and since that
institution had decided to eo else
where, he would like to be relieved
from the proposition he, had made
He further requested that the city
put a reasonable price on the bonds
and give him the refusal V Durchas
ing them. The communication was
referred to the finance commitfaa
Alderman Holding offered a resolu
tion, the effect of which was to reDeal
special license taxes on every busi
ness and profession in the city except
such as belong under special police
regulations.
After discussion, the resolution was
referred to the finance committee, to
pe reported at a tpeciaf meeting to be
held at some time prior to May 1st.
Kid Glove Bargains.
W H i R S Tucker & Co, opened
this morning the largest stock of kid
gloves ever seen in Raleigh. This is
not a job lot of odds and ends, but
regular line of the bestmakes.bought
directly from manufacturers, and are
shown in all the fashionable and sty-
iisn eiiades suited to the season. In a
complete list of sizes. These gloves
are not poor, but cheap in the best
sense of the word. Ooera S n flip
uioves 28 inches long $2.25, worth $3
fcight button length Suede Mouroii
taire Gloves at R!in mnvi-L 4.1 oe ti
yuttuu oueue urioves at ooc, iff orth 90c,
It 18 bv a Illfkv Ahnnoa thoDa i
ing drives can be offered the public.
Returned From
a Business
Trip.
We are glad to see our friend Mr
Charles A Goodwin on the streets
again today after a brief business
trip to his marble works! in Favette-
ville, also a trip into South Carolina.
He reports business fair. On a likn
trip a few days since he sold quite a
lot of work in his line, among which
was a handsome granite monument,
and we feel sure satisfaction will be
given. As an evidence of this, we
speak of the many fine crranite monu
ments he has erected in Oakwnnrl
Cemetery. Prominent araoDg them
are seen: The Tucker. Turner. Shot-
well, Reade and the twin monuments
or Messrs B F Montague and Ivan
Proctor besides a fine lot of marble
work of his can be seen in both Ceni.
eteriesof our city, which seem to
have given satisfaction in every re
spect. We are glad to see our voun?
fellow citizen so enthusiastic and
energetic in his business.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Local noti
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i - vcuio pci uue eauu insertion.
Advertisements.
notices, &c, to insure prompt inser-
i i " "D "ttuunu m ueiore ia:au
u uiock eacn aiternoon.
WANTK'i HihinHnn K,r
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uuvuicieieucB, Auaress,
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P 0 Box, 133, Raleigh, N C.
A 4 room rl wfillinrr fr un r.n a.,
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uers strfiflt; a ennri
, . "vi&uvui uvuu auu
"canuy iocauon. Apply to T T Hay.
I " J v .7 OWCI f3, CAllOl Do"
vat ana avtmo n
icuta.uuu I'erquarcatwierscb & Stone
Dandy Clothinsr.
We are sura that nam nnhU
clothing is interesting to young men.
Something ron.l rinnHv in nom
, ' . J ... T. OLUUJ
1 ill. ""'J luicresuiug OUI ae-
lierhtful. A voiinsr fll
a vivid imagination as to what will
maite mm appear dignified and ch aru -mer
in the even nf his nrtm-aViia u,.
ne soliloquizes in this manner. What
win Aume say wubu slie sees me diked
in this Hfi'hfc trrav nnfnuruti l,i l.'-ti
ierby, this tie of four in hand, these
yaieus leainer gaiters, this high col
lar, this white Kill? hfl.nrilroivthiaf
. .uuu.w pi V
truding from the breast pocket, these
ion iu gioves ana tnis wnite hjndle
cane? If she loves me she must ahow
ic i lainiy tomorrow evening whe:?
I call to take hor tr ntinmh f
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tell VOU this Rn.nket. SUi io
mf ... t v. . v. ic, a fiClCdb
blessing to us fellows. Ah this out-
ii b is men nnrf ir it h .,1 . 1
cheap I could not have spared the
money. And as he looked in the
ujirrwr ue coma not suppress the ex
clamation: Hnrruli f.. tU. u., i. j.
oiuiv. j; urtnermore, he says I wtilk
ed up the street this a m and saw the
same kind of suit n this i
marked out at $18, and I only cave
iU'u at ine Big Kacket St.jre.
More than that. T nan u:.
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JtvacRet DLOrfi IR kpAntmr tha 1
vvva. ciuiumg to De touna at Kal
eierh. Their childrftn'a inthin ta
perfectly lovely, and I do believe they
are selling child's suits for les than
half What Other Rt.nrnu ufa ooliin f
it. The Big Racket Store is doing-
Indispenslble.
Washington Gazette.
Thb Evhkixg Visitor, in its bean.
tif ul new dress, under the nianairn.
ment of Brown & Ferrell, looks hand
some Indeed, aud is one of our most
welcome visitors. This brhrht evn.
ing daily is indispensible in Ralelrh
and deserves the abundant patron
age it receives. '
Hardware, &c.
'J HEY ARE
HERE.
The Nicest Line of
CARRIAGES
Ever offered in this Market.
BEAUTIFPT. mr.amwa
Trimmed in Silk Goods, Satir
ivubbb, ureronnes and Plush.
PARASOLS IN COLORS
with Iaca odo-oo
We Offer On rrin ctao
Al y M2 WORTH m
s 50
10 1 '
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12 W
it 1;) tik
14 00
13 12
15 10
15 87
16 12
18 22
18 72
16 00
18 od
19 OC
20 0(
22 0(
23 00
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Call and get a Barirain.
rBOS. H. BRIGGS 4 SONS
Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
Special
Spring
Announcement I
-OF-
Gents' Furnishing Goods.
This NEW DHPAPTnop
down with the latest styles in
Collars an! Cuffs,
Neckties,
Dress Shirts,
Negligee Shirts,
Underwear and Hosiery.
! Hflt . We represent the cele-
vuiuau a nub
npnarf ?.nd al8 carry a fuii
WyUl' line of SILVERMAN'S
mpntHat8-
lllgllll WA want avra,,
come and examinn t.h ATT1 ani A rr4-
expect you to purchase, though our
goods speak for themselves and are
sure to please.
McKiimon, Moseley McGee.
W. H. SR. S. Tucker Ho.
THE NEW DRESS GOODS
are exceedinlvhAniififiii aA
doubt represent the finest conceptions
of the year, embracing as they do the
(iioaui oi an mat is desirable in
Dress Materials.
Some Extraordinary Bargains
a hollies.
A very fine cloth, beautifully print
ed in dainty floral designs, equal to
the Fre. ch, at 5c per yard.
COMBINATION JDRESSES
in verv' novel and haantsr,
each with a plate to show the man-
uo matting, fa oo eacn.
if th 18 lfl fl fit Q ff ) n f.Vl 11 m n n n 1 1
fault is not with the manufacturers,
because the arvlaa a '
yond description. Beautiful dress
Dijica auu apron cnecKs, etc.
Printed China Silks, 45c.
Printed Pongees, 45c.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
good materials
ship, 25o a garment up.
Beaded Capes,
at $1.25, would be cheap at $2.60.
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER & CO
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