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KOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Reporters See and
Hear Worth Giving to Our
Readers News in Brief.
Nice whiter 'weather.
Oysters in their prime.
Don't forget your taxes.
Partridges Id abundance.
The street sweeper is a daisy.
Considerable ice this morning.
Cotton receipts today heavy. Prices
continue high.
Let us have the D- Q. I's. at Christ
mas. They never fail to create fun
See DOtice of W. G. Upchurch and
others, for charter.
A large crowd of country people in
town today. They seem to have plenty
of money and are spending it freely
It is a rule that Christmas comes
bat once a year but it is a good rule
to go buy.
The cotton receipts thus far, this
searon are 12,805 bales in excess of
last year. This is a fine showing.
g. Santa Claus left Iceland yesterday
and will travel as fast as his big bun
die will pei mit, arriving in Raleigh
by 7 p. m. Dec. 24th.
The oyster, fowle, confectionery
and other trade will be tremendous
during the next two weeks. The
business men are happy, and so seems
almost everybody else.
Many amusements are in store for
the Christmas holidays; among them
are a grand hunting excursion which
will be participated in by some of our
best sportsmen.
A pocket book containing a small
sum of money was found on the street
today. The owner can get it by call
ing at this office and describing the
money.
Would it not be well to have Met
ropo itan Hall furnished with opera
chairs and otherwise improved be
fore the Legislature meets. We ex
pect a great run in the amusement
line during the season.
The proposition made by the Vis
itob for closing the stores at 7 p. m
seems to be meeting with encourage
ment. and there is a prospect that
the plan will be carried out after th
1st of January next. It is a good
idea, and when well gotten into wi)
work beneficial all around.
The Charlotte News in conmemo
ration of its second anniversary has
been enlarged to sever: columns. This
is an evidence of prosperity for which
the proprietors are to be coogratula
ted. The News is a most excellent
paper.
The action of the Board of Alder
men in amending the charter of the
Raleigh Street Railway, and, thereby
ensuring a first class system, is surely
deserving of the highest commenda
tion. We cannot expect the expen
diture of any considerable amount of
capital among up, unless there be
something like mutual concessions
The Board of Aldermen have done
nobly in the premises.
Our Dead Heroes.
Mr Joseph O. Brown has received
and forwarded the sum of $113.60 to
Fredericksburg, Va , forthe purpose
Y of placing headstones over the graves
of North Carolina Soldier 8 buried in
the cemetery in that city.
; A Good, Sermon.
The sermon preached by Rev. E. C.
Edwards at .Wilson " on Wednesday
night was a grand effort indeed. It
showed the speaker not only to be a
man of much learning, bat a preacher
of righteousness in the highest and
best sense of that expression. The
people of Wilson and the Conference
, were charmed by him and were loud
in praises of the discourse. He is one
of the transferred men from the Vir
inia Conference.
, Select Norfolk oysters 45o. quart,
Morehead City oysters 25c. quart, to
day. Phone 28 Z. T. Johnson. ,
Extra Couches. !
To accommodate parties attending
the Southern Interstate Immigra
tion Convention, at Asbeville, N. C,
the Richmond and Danville R R will
provide extra coaches on regular
trains of Dec. loth and lGth, and will
also havo extra sleeping cars at
Greensboro to gu through to Ashe-
ville on those da) s, in addition to the
regular terrke. To reserve space in
these sleep ing curs, application should
be made io the ticket ogeut at Greens
boro, or to W. A. Turk, Division Pas
senger Agent, Raleigh, N. C.
Things that Ought to Be.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union should get Francis Mur
phy, the great temperance evaugeiist
here He only asks entertainment
for himself and wife: a place to hold
his meetings, and the privilege of col
lections.
The police should break up the
chalk marking of private fences
Make a fev arrests and put the fine
on them if necessary. It is a growing
outrage.
Low places in sidewalks tbat.be
come muddy in wet weather should
be filled up now while it is dry. Could
there net be some systematic police
inspection for this purpose?
Personal Mention.
Dr. Jacobs' little sonis quite 6ick at
his residence on North Blount street,
Mr. and Mrs. Josephus Daniels are
in Wilson, attending the Methodist
Conference.
Rev. Thos. E. Skinner is sick.
Gov. Fowle has decided to attend
the Immigration Convention at Ashe
ville next week.
Judge Woniack arrived in the city
yesterday.
Mr. B. C. Beck with is attending the
Methodist Conference at Wilson.
Rev. 1 McK. Petting-er, rector of the
church of the Good Shepherd with
his family have arrived, and are the
guests of Bishop Lyman.
Bad Manners at Concerts, &c.
Of course there are some people
that feel their importance; and of
course they seem afraid that every
body else may not recognize their
presence on all occasions. For this
re ison, we suppose it is that there
wer". those, at Metropolitan Hall last
night who felt it necessary that they
should talk while others were intent
ly listening to the sweet strains of
music made by the Boston Symphony
Club.
There are times when talking out
or even whispering at a musical con
cert is not only bad manners but is a
positive injury to those who engage
in it. And it were better that one
should keep away from the concert
than to thus expose and injure them
selves. A Course of Lectures, Readings,
&c.
Raleigh should have a first class
course of lectures and readings during
this winter. We know that it is gene-rally
understood that such will not
pay. But we believe if the proper ef
fort was made a sufficient number of
season tickets could be disposed of to
justify the undertaking.
Suppose the offer of a ticket to ten
lectures or readmgs should be made
for $5. In our opinion 200 of them
could be sold. This would guarantee
the expense or so nearly do so that
the engagements might be made.
Some of the finest enteitainments
known to the public in other cities are
furnished through lecture bureaus.
And their effect upon the community
is of the very best. They may em
brace a large range Historical, Bio
graphical, Humorous, Pictorial, &c.
We hope the matter will receive the
attention of those who are in the
habit of providing public entertain
ment.
S. X. Metzger & Sons' pork packing
house of Elmira, N. Y., was burned
last evening. Loss, $80,000; partly in
eured.
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Central M E Church, South Sun
day school at 9:15 a m. No other ser- j
vices
Christian Church Sunday School at
9:30 a. m. So services at 11 a. m. :
Preaching at 7:20 p m by the pastor
Rev J L Foster. All cordially invited
to attend.
First Baptist Church. Sunday
school 0:vsO o'clock promptly, Thos H
tirlggs, superintendent, .freachini:
at 11 a m and 7:80 p in, by the pas
tor, Rev J W Carter. Strangers iu
the- city and the public cordially in
vited to attend all these services.
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday school
opens at 9:15 a ni., Si is broughton,
Supt. breaching at 11 a ni.and 7:30 p
m by pastor, Rev JJr J J Hall. Morn
ing Sermon "God our Refuge." Eve
ning Sermon "Hiding Away." All
cordially invited.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Rev I McK Pittinger, Rector. Third
Sunday In Advent. Morning Prayer
and Sermon at 11 a m Sunday School
at 3:30 p m. .Evening Frayer and Her
mon at 7:30 p m. All seats free. Po
lite ushers. All cordially invited.
Christ Church Third Sunday in
Advent. Divine Service and Sermon
at 11 a in. Sunday School at 4 pm.
Evening Prayer at 5 pm. Services
during the week Wednesday 5 pm.
and Friday 1C a m. All invited.
First Presbyterian Church Sunday
School 9:30 am. Preaching at 11 a
m. and 7:3o p m by the pastor Rev Dr
John S Watkins. Servic.es at Mission
Chapel at 4 p m. Polite ushers. Seats
free. All cordially invited.
Edenton Street M. E Church
Sunday School 9:30 a in. No other
services.
She Failed to Attend.
"Papa," said little Freddy as he
came into the library where his father
was sitting, "Is it right for our new
minister to kiss mama?"
"No, my boy," the father replied,
while the angry blood made his face
for a moment as red as the tradition
al beet. "Btit why does my little
boy ask the question? Has he ever
seen the minister kiss mamma?"
"No, papa," replied little Freddy in
an earnest way, "but I saw him com
pretty near it this morning, just the
same. Mamma and he were in the
parlor and I was in the front hall
playing with my blocks, but I could
see mamma and the minister every
time 1 looked through the open door
at our big looking glass. But neither
mamma nor the minister could see
me. Pretty soon I saw the minister
put his arm around mamma's neck
and try to kiss her. But mamma
pushed him away as if she were
frightened, and she said: 'Charles,
please be careful ho v you act in this
house. If you wish so much to kiss
me, meet me in some lonely dell on
the day of the church picnic and you
can satisfy your desire.' "
P. S. Mamma failed to attend the
church picnic.
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.
From Yesterday's Dispatches.
The nomination of J. A. Dougherty
of Pennsylvania, to be Secretary of
Legation to Mexico, was Thursday
confirmed by the Senate.
The liabilities of the Chicago Safe
and Lock Company are estimated at
$500,000, chiefly money advanced by
the missing millionaire, B. H. Camp
bell. Spencer M. Clarke, who was the
first Chief of the National Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, died yester
day at his home in Washington,aged
80 years.
Judge Woods, in the United States
District Court at Indianapolis, Ind ,
has decided that an insolvent corpo
ration cannot prefer its directors or
officers as creditors.
One thousand employes of the Uni
ted States Rolling Stock Company,
Anniston, Ala., struck Wednesday
because the company has not paid
any of them for four weeks.
Horace Kelley, who died in Cleve
land, Ohio, one week ago, leaving an
estate of $750,000, donated $500,000
for a national gallery of arts, to be
established In Cleveland.
Church Services Tomorrow.
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SPECIAL NOTICCS.
Masonic.
Hiram Lodge Ko. 40, A. F. and A.
M. will meet in regular communica
tion Monday evening n-xt at 7 o'clock
Election of officers for the ensiling
Masonic year. By ordorof M.
E. B. Th mas,
8ecreiftry.
New Hoarding llt'usa.
A few gentlemen cau be acccuinio j.
dated with day board or room.
Mrs T P BISHOP,
No 11 West Scuth street.
de9 Ct Near St John's Hospital.
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IVorris' Dry Goods Store.
Merry Christmas is in the minds
of many, and what to bestow in way
of gifts is the perplexing problem. So
much money is uselessly invested iu
worthless presents. Why not consider
the serviceable articles cf real value
that conduce to comfort, pleasure and
genuine gratitnde, such as silks, vel
vets, plushes, dres3 goods, calicos,
ginghams, dress plaids, gloves, hos
iery, neckwear, corsets, col'ars, cuffs,
dress shirts, underwear, cassimeres,
kerseys, blankets, shawls, muffs,
handkerchiefs, towels, napkins, table
linens, 6hoes, hats, purses, shopping
bags and a great many serviceable
fancy articles at the lowest possible j
prices.
Norms' Dry Goods Stork.
Useful Gifts.
If you haven't much money to
spend, then make the amount you
have go as far as you can, 3nd Tuck
ers is the place. The hundreds and !
hundreds of useful articles you can
get at Tucker's for a small amount,
makes it to your interest to get your
Christmas things there. Prom now
until Christmas our store will keep
open at night. All are invited.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co.
Holiday Rates ou the Seaboard
Air Line.
The Seaboar.i Air Line will sell re
duced rate round trip tickets for the
Christmas holidays between all points
along its line. Tickets will be on sale
December 20 to 25 inclusive, good re
turning till January 2nd, also from
December 29 to 31 inclusive, good re
turning till January 5 inclusive.
Did You Ever Make a Mistake ?
If you never did you are fortunate.
We made one the other day. We may
have made others but this special one
we are anxious to allow some one to
profit by. We cut a handsome Brus
sels carpet for a room the other day
and by some means made an error in
the measurement, and the carpet did
not fit 'twas too small. We had to
cut another for the room and we now
have this misfit one on hand. It is
worth 90c per yard; it will fit a room
15x16 feet. If you can use it you can
have it for 70c per yard. It would fit
a larger room by using a border. It's
a big bargain. It's our mistake. We
are the losers you are the gainer if
you buy it. The pattern is the hand
somest we had. It's a beauty and
would please almost any one. We
have an elegant line of all kinds of
carpets and rugs. Our prices, as you
well know, are the lowest you will
find anywhere, at Swindell's.
Phone 113.
Three tramps were burned to death
in a barn which they set on fire by
smoking bt Brimfield, 111., Tuesday
night.
Notice for Charters.
The undersigned hereby give notice
that they will apply to the General
Assembly or jn ortn uaroiina for a I
charter or charters for a Phosphate
and Fertilizer Company, Cotton Fac
tory, and Land and Improvement
Company. . 1
W G UPCHURCH,
J J THOMAS,
JULIUS LEWIS,
AHORNE,
ED CHAMBERS SMITH, I
' Raleteh. Deo 13, 1890. SOd
Hardware, &c
BEFORE
Cold weath r com
i inences co:1 your
t walls and i ilings
with
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LABASTINE !
Destroys al' disease
germs and brig tit-
, ens up your homes.
;i Tboi oands of pounds
have been sold in this
mark ;t.
1 1 is no experiment bat
!.as been proven to be
.11 we claim tor It.
Send for Circular
and sample ara of twelve beautiful
tints.
THOMAS ;1. BRIGGS t SONS,
j R. .LEIGH, N C.
lry G ds, Notions, &c.
McKimmoi, Moseley $ McGee,
TO-DAY, :-: TO-MORROW
AND
EVERY
JAY THIS WEEK
7e will offer
DREES GOODS,
Silks, Cloak'-. Capes, Furs, Hoisery,
Gloves, U ) lerwear, ToweU, Table
Linens, Napkins, Quilts,
Blankets Comforts and Lap
Robes, t extremely low prices.
We do this to make room for the
XIAS GOODS
That are ( onstantly arriving and
beii'.gj opened by us.
FOR Tim HOLIDAYS
We can aire ;dy show a great variety
of NOVELTIES of every descrip
tion. We have an elegant
line of
ART MATERIALS
And new and artistic designs in
STAMPED GOODS.
Fancy Plufci es, Drapery Silks, Chair
Scarfs, Baskets, Dow Pillows and
Cushion", Head-Best, Pin
Cushions, and a host of
other Xmas goods now
rea 'y for inspection.
A cordial uvitation extended every
one to visit ur Store,
129 and ll:. I FAYETTEVILLE ST.
ff. H, ft R. S. Tucker ft Co.
OTTI3, STOBE
HOLIDAY FAIR !
OF
Dslightsd Patrons!!!
3VLo:r?3 Lovely
-WAILES AND MOBE
USEFUL THINGS
than our store
HAS EVER HELD
BEFORE.
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