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VOL. XTI.
IR A T.JHIG-IH:. TBITinRSID.A.", 2&JT5T 1, 1890.
The Daily Evening f isitor
Local notices in this paper will be
Five Cects per line each insertion.
LAR8BST ClTT CIRCULATION.
In and Around the City.
The merry month of May.
Strawberries soon be plentiful and
cheap.
Board of Directors of the Agricul
tural and Mechanical College meets
tomorrow.
Revenue collections in this, the 4th
District of North Carolina daring the
month of April were $99,81B.53.
At State Auditor Sanderlin's office
today, business was lively, being the
first day of the month. The clerks in
all the Departments were paid off.
We hope our vigilant police will
look out for pools of stagnant water
in the drains and ditches of the city,
and have it promptly removed
Raleigh Commandery.No 4, Knights
Templar, will hold regular conclave
tonight at 8 o'clock. Important busi
ness. Full attendance desired,
The Treasurer issued a privilege
license today to the Singer Maim
facturing Co, to sell the Singer Sew
ing Machine in North Carolina.
Sheriff Stephen Venerable, of Sur
rv county, settled in full the State
taxes of said county today paying
over to Treasurer Bain $5,664 62. Sur
ry is one of the May counties.
We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to attend Memorial Day,
(June 19th) of the Picket Buchanan
Camp of Confederate Veterans, of
Norfolk, Va.
Rev Dr Thomas E Skinner, the
Financial Agent of the Baptist Fe
male College is busy collecting the
' "subscriptions to that Institution. It
is generally believed the College will
open for the fall term.
The Register of Deeds, of Wake
county has been unable to do much
business in assisting couples to the
hymehial altar during the past month
OnlvlO marriage licenses to white
couples and 12 to colored.
T B Crowder, Esq, of this city, bad
fine Irish potatoes as large as hen
eggs, for dinner today. It seems Tom
is as successful in gardening as he
has been in the mercantile business.
Who can beat him? Let us hear from
you thi3 year's crop.
We forgot to mention yesterday,
that this is the day on which young
ladies shold look in a well at noon
and see the likeness of their future
husband. We take it for granted,
however, that our young folks were
well posted.
The success the Guard's fair, is
meeting with is very encouraging to
the "soldier boys" and managers.
Let everybody help make the fair a
success. Tomorrow afternoon from
4 to 6 o'clock is set aside as children's
evening.
We do not believe in all the history
of our beautiful city, that there has
been such a scarcity of br'.okfor sale.
This speaks volumes for Raleigh; she
is building up the waste places and is
on the road to prosperity. There is a
splendid opening for some one to
make money by going into the man
ufacturing of brick. There is quite a
demand for them every day.
Gov Fowle on yesterday sent to the
Hon James G Blaine, the investiga
tion made by Solicitor Long of 8th
Judicial District in regard to the
Joiner case. Joiner will be remem
bered as the Englishman who passed
as a preacher of social equality pro
clivities and was forced to leave Ran
dolph county some time since. He
figured for a short while also in Ober
lin village in the suburbs of Raleigh,
but finally left at the instance of
members of the colored church in
that localit).
Nursery and Mexican hammocks
rwiebyWH Hughe, ,
Bids Opened.
Bids for the building of the Mechan
ical Department of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College were opened
on yesterday, and it was found, our
well known and successful builders
and contractors, Messrs Ellington,
Royster & Co, were tlje lowest bidders
and received the contract. We are
proud to know that our own people
can do work as well and cheap as any
others.
A Valuable Book.
Ex Mayor W H Dodd, has written
a most valuable book for Sunday
school work, entitled, "How to Man
age an Infant Class." It will contain
considerable information of impor
tance to Sunday school teachers, and,
will doubtless be in great demand.
Mr Dodd ha? had much experience in
the line of which he treats, having
been for many years superintendent
of the First Baptist Sunday school, iu
this cif y.
The Lee Monument.
We briefly acknowledged, yester
day, the receipt of an invitation to
attend the ceremonies nf unveiling
the statute of Gen R E Lee, at Rich
mond, Va, on the 29th inst. The soc
retary of the Lee Monument Associa
tion, Mr Thomas Ellett, desires it to
be made known that every ex-Con
federate soldier is cordially invited to
attend, and he asks that the press
make the announcement.
Sergeant W. II. Hamilton.
An appeal is being made to our peo
in aid of this most worthy gentleman
who recently lost nis only horse, the
main dependence in running his small
farm on which he makes his living,
The Visitor most cordially joins in
the hope that jur charitable citizens
will aid in this movement. Mr Ham
ilton is terribly afflicted, having lost
both eyes during the war between the
Stat es. He was, at the time, of the
breaking out of the war in comforta
ble circumstances, holding, as well
as we can remember, a position under
the keeper of the capitol, his duty
being to direct the laying off and
keepiug in repair the square. He
gave up his business and responded
to the call of the State for troops,
marching promptly to the front. Al
though entirely blind and in needy
circumstances, he has since the
war worked hard for a living, and
now misfortune has again crossed his
path. Let all who can, aid this noble
man. Contributions can be left with
Mr J C S Lumsden.
Freak of Nature.
One of the most remarkable frt aks
of nature that has probably ever been
seen in this city is now on exhibition
at the clothing store of Messrs Whit
ing Bros, and, is attracting great at
tention. As near as we can designate
the creature, it may be termed a twin
turtle. It came from Granite Falls,
Caldwell county, and is of the mud
turtle species. It has six well devel
oped legs, two well formed heads and
necks, two pair of good eyes but only
one tail. It can crawl one way as well
as another. The heads are kept al
most constantly out as if the crea
ture is proud of them. The creature
is the subject of much comment by
our resident naturalists,and a general
surprise to all who have seen it. It
is indeed worth a visit to th store of
Messrs WhitingBros,see to this remark
able freak of nature, and the gentle
menly proprietors will take pleasure
in giving a full history of its capture,
etc.
The Whiting Bros are always ready
and willing to cater to the public by
all means in their power, and, in this
case they present a feature which
will afford much interesting study.
Call at their establishment. You will
be wonder struck at the sight that
awaits you "Wonders never cease,"
and this is one of the greatest ever
seen in Raleigh, even by the "oldest
Inhabitant."
Endorsed.
At a meetiog of the State Board of
Agriculture, held yesterday the fol
lowing resolution endorsing Com
missioner Robinson was passed:
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this State Board of Agriculture, now
assembled, that the Commissioner
acted with the proper discretion in
refusing to issue license under pro
test to the parties offering such pay
ment for tbe purpose of doing a fer
tilizer business 'n North Carolina.
Organization of a Lodge of
Tonti.
A few evenings ago twenty-live of
the citizens of Raleigh met and or
ganized Oak City kLodge, No. 444, of
the order of Tonti, with the following
off cers:
W B Hutchings, President; Geo L
Tonnoffski, Vice President; W G Se
paik; Past President; Rev Dr W S
Black, Chaplain; S W Whitirg, Sec
retary; G M Allen, Treasurer; F M
Lampkin, Marshall; W G Thomas.
Guard; Dr R M Patterson. Medical
Examiner. Trustees C G Whiting,
John E Bridgers and S H Crocker.
Tonti was organized in the city of
Philadelphia five years ago, with fifty
members and today there are upwards
of twenty thousand members upon its
rolls. The order extends in many
States of the Union and increasing at
the rate of one thousand per month.
More than one half million of dollars
have already been paid out for sick
and disa' led benefits and a half mil
lion dollars now remain in the treas
ury. Tonti pays you tweaty-five dol
lars per week, sick and disabled bene
fits; five hundred dollars if you are per
manently disabled, and one thousand
dollars at the end of seven years. All
white male persons, between the ages
of 18 and 60 years, can become mem
bers, by passing a medical examina
tion and paying a small entrance fee,
What a blessing to humanity to have
such an organization.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. and MissCapehart returned to
Kittrells today.
Miss Josie Wingfield, who has
been visiting the family of the Rev
Dr Marshall, returned to her home
yesterday morning, leaving behind
many warm friends she had made
during her stay in the city.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Williams are
both confined to their home with
sickness. Mrs Williams has been
quite sick for some time and so far as
we can learn is no better. Mr Williams
is simply indisposed, not ab'e to be
out.
Mr B W Ballard, of Franklinton, is
in the city today.
Mr R S White has returned from a
business trip in the eastern part of the
State.
Miss Lillie Morehead, from Leaks
ville, N C, arrived in the city this
afternoon on a visit to Mrs Herbert
Battle.
Mrs E M Nadal, of Wilson, has been
called to the bed-side of her mother,
Mrs T R Fentress, who is quite sick.
We regret to learn that Mrs T R
Fentress is quite sick.
We are pleased to see in the city
ColLL Polk, of Washington City,
President of the National Farmers'
Alliance. The Colonel is looking re
markably well and is in the best of
spirits. He will leave next Monday
to attend the Southern Baptist Con
vention, at Fort Worth, Texas He
says he was most cordially received
by the Senate Committee, before
whom he recently delivered an ad
dress on what may be termed the
Sub Treasury Agricultural bill. The
Colonel does not think the prospect
very good for any relief in the present
Congress. He thinks a new set must
be elected before anything of a sub
stantial nature can be accomplished
in the interest of the people.
Go to Nicholas John's for live crabs,
devilled crabs and picked crab mit
for salid.
Fish Obstructions.
It is reported that Neuse river it
obstruct -d in three different places
between Milburuie and Selma, eo that
shad cannot pass. Only three shad
have been caught at ftMlburnie this
season.
The attention of the Commissioner
of Agriculture is called to the matter.
The committee appointed to investi
gate the matter of a fish way nt Mil-
burnie reported, that they fou::.' one
there; that in ordinary water, ti-.li can
pass and go as high up the rivor as
the falls without trouble.
speciainotices.
Ice crushers at Hughes'.
Straw Hats.
The first day of May, and straw
hats are now in order. Our great
collection of new and nobby styles
for this spring are in full view, and
with due regard to our past exhibits
we can truly say that our present
showing is the best we have ever
made.
W H & R S Tucker & Co.
Four thousand poun Is Vanilla grey
paper, just received from the old
Askew mills. Patronize home indus
try. Special prices made to dealers
on such goods. Prices can't be beat.
E. V. Dbhton,
Wolesale dealer in paper, paper bags
and lard and butter dishes, No 13
Xchange.
Smoke Kramer's choice gems cigars
also the LaElita cigars and other pop
ular brands on sale at E V Denton's.
Another fine lot of small hams,
strips and shoulders just received at
E V Denton's. Prices can't be beat.
Leave your orders for anything in
the bkery line at E V Denton's.
Go to Nicholas John's 'or live crabs,
devilled crabs and picked crab mit
lor salid.
We call special attention to our nice
lot of fresh country chickens. Call
and examine. Also just received five
boxes nice Florida oranges and five
boxes of lemons.
Rogers & Carri ll,
These warm days suggest parasols.
Our stock is unusually complete
and nearly all new and of best styles,
but they must go. We can save you
from 10 to 25 per cent on all kinds of
goods. In dress goods the cost is not
considered but the time in which we
have to close them out is considered.
The entire stock must be closad out.
If you want goods now is the time to
make your purchase s. Shoes at man
ufacturers cost, and best makes of
ladies cambric under ear at less than
the cost to make, at Norris St Carter's.
Strange But True !
Don't you think it is a little strange
that in just a little more than 12
months we have more than doubled
our dress goods and millinery busi
ness. Of course we expected and in
tended to greatly increase our sales,
not only in these two lines, but in all
lines which we carry; but we could not
have reasonably expected to more
than double the business in one year.
We are glad to say that such is the
truth. Now, we have always men
tioned that true merit will meet its
reward, and we believe that because
the people have found true merit in
our goods and prices, we have at
tained to such unlooked for success in
the short time we have been at work
here. That our prices are lower and
that our stock compares favorably
with any house in Raleigh can not be
denied by even our enemies, if we
have any; and we expect that there
1 are some people that do not feel much
' brotherly love for us. We intend to
repeat our past year's success, and to
again doub'e our business in the
present year. Our prices on the high
class goods we keep are bound to win
the patronage of most people and we
await with confidence the close of the
year to see this realized.
Hardware, &c.
T11EY ARE
HERE.
The Nicest Line of
CARRIAGES
Ever offered in this Market.
BEAUTIFDL DESIGNS.
Trimmed in Silk Goods, Satin
Kui8e, cretonnes and Plush.
PARASOLS IN COLORS
with lace edges.
We offer Carriages
AT 7 82 WORTH 10 00
8 50 " H 60
" 9 62 " 12 00
" 10 10 " 12 60
" 12 20 " 14 00
13 12 " 16 00
" 15 10 " 18 00
" 15 87 " 19 00
" 16 12 " 20 00
" 18 22 22 00
" 18 72 " 23 00
" 19 62 " 21 001
" 20 42 " 25 00
21 48 " 28 001
Call and get a Bargain.
THOS. B, BRIG6S ft SONS,
Dry Goods, Notidng, &c.
McKimmon, Moseley $ McGee.
MANY NEW THINGS
JUST OPENED.
Dress Goods.
New Mohairs.new Checks
New Plaids, new Stripes.
Dress Trimmings.
The gi
ever she
French Satteens.
The grandest collectiou
ever shown in Raleigh.
It is a pleasure to have
these exquisite goods for
your inspection.
Oar dallies
Are simply'elegant, popu
lar and very cheap.
Special Mention
Our SPRING WRAPS are
handsomer, more stylish
and by far cheaper than
anything you have seen.
Embi oideries
Await your verdict. We
t)ride ourselves on our se
ections. White Goods.
We do not believe you can
serve yourself have as well
elsewhere as at
129 and 131 Fayettevllle St
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHINGS.
Our line
of these goods,
has never been bet
ter than this season.
In connection with this statement,
we only mention a few prices.
50 cents Gent's Negligee Shirts,
worth 75 cents.
64 cents Gent's Laundried Shirts,
worth $1.00.
49 cents Gent's Unlaundried
Shirts, worth 75 cents.
25 cents Gent's Gauze Shirts,
worth 35 cents.
15 cents Gent's Linen Cuffs,
worth 25 cents.
-
10 cents Gent's Linen Collars,
worth 15 cents.
Where one's expenditures are limited,
it is very well to consider such
prices as above. However
these few goods spoken
of here convey only a
faint idea of our
stock.
W. H.& B. S. TUCKEB&C0,