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IR, A TiJUCyEC. SATnBDAY, J.JSr CT.AJE?f5r lO, 1891.
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MEWS NOTES ABODT THE CITY.
What Our Reporters See and
Hear Worth Giving to Oar
Headers News la Brief.
The Baptist Taberaacle has just
had pat In a large and perfectly work
lug furnace.
The Grand Jury has adjourned to
meet again on Tuesday morning the
13th at 10 o'clock.
Rev. F. L. Reid will fill the pulpit
at the First Presbyterian Church to
morrow morning. Rev. Dr. Watkiris
bei'.)g absent.
The cotton receipts in Raleigh.thus
far, this season, have been 29,804
bales, against 16,494, last' year, this is
a fine Bhowing.
A meeting of the directors of the
Oxford Orphan Asylum was held in
this city yesterday. It was called for
the purpose of making a settlement
of the administration of Dr. Dixon,
prior to the meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
A lecture will be delivered in the
House of Representatives next Mon
day night by Rev. Dr. R. L. Aber
nethy, on the "Mind and the Soul."
The public invited.
Dr. Abernethy will use an original
diagram showing all the powers and
faculties of the human mind, and their
operation in the production of
thought.
We learn that work will now be
pushed on the Electric Street Rail
way with all possible dispatch, and
unless a very bad spell of weather
should set in, the next few weeks wil
find the Hne in operation. We have
heard nothing definite as to what
course the route will take, but we
most sincerely hope that the present
lines will be extended so as to meet
the wants of those living in the
suburbs In fact, we believe that
npon this will mainly depend the snc
cess of. the enterprise.
Mary Jones, the successful south
em mocking bird singer will appear
at Metropolitan Hall Monday night
for the benefit of St. Johns Hospital
The body of the house will be for th
-white people. Come and enjdy your
selves and help St. John's Hospital
Members of. the Legislature are in
vited. Admission 25c; Reserved seats
85c; Gallery 15c. Doors open at
o'clock, performance at 7:30.
Alfred Williams & Co.
Have you examined their stock re
cently ? If not, it might pay you to
do so. They have on hand ave
extensive assortment in the book and
stationery line, and are constantly
. adding whatever comes out new.
Appointment.
i Mr. Van 6. Fleming, who for some
time has been in a railroad position
A Dl.ml.UA. A 1 n-A
v' cently married Miss Lizzie Allen, of
ihls city, has been, appointed private
secretary to Superintendent R. R
Bridgers. "Van" is a Raleigh "boy,"
and as such, we tender Mm porticular
congratulations.
Death of Rev. W. C. Cannon.
The Rev. W. C. Gannon, au honor
ed member of the Western North Car
- olina Conference.died at the residence
- " of his son in-law in Winston, N. C,
yesterday evening at 5 o'clock. He
was, we suppose, between 55 and 60
years of age. ' His last charge was the
m Pineville circuit. He was not well
r- enough to "take- work this y ear, and
' was at his jown request left without
an appointment. He has filled many
important pulpits in the State, being
pastor at New Berne, N. C, at one
time, y He was an alumnus of Trinity
- Oollege a .member of its Board of
. Trustees" and a warm friend of the
' college. He was buried atTrinity Col
. , lege this afternoon. The church of
his choice and the ' State of his
- '"' nativity lose one of its purest, best
'-f men in the- death of this excellent
i man of God, ;
Meeting of lite Grand Lodge.
For rates to the annual meeting of
the Grand Lodge of Masons, the Rich
mond & Danville Railroad Co. will
sell tickets to Raleigh and return at
the following rates from points named
Tickets on sale Jauuary 12, and 13,
good returning until and including
Jan. 22nd, 1891: From
Charlotte, $7.45
WinstauAalt in, 5 60
Greeneburo, 4.30
Durham, . 1.65
Oxford. 3.15
Salem, 1.65
Goldsboro, 2.75
Rates from intermedial points in
same proportiou.
Personal Mention.
Mr. M. Michaux, of Greensboro, is
in the city.
Dr. R. H. Stancill.of Northampton,
was unable to occupy his seat in the
General Assembly yesterday, on ac
count of sickness.
Rev. R. L Abernethy, D.D., of
Rutherford College, who has given
free tuition to 2,200 pupils, and whose
college building was burned last year.
called upon us this morning. We were
gla to see him looking so well and in
such good spirits
We are sorry to hear that Mr. Oscar
L. Bailey is quite sick at his mothers
Mrs. Julia A. Bailey's ree ideuce 213
North McDowell street,
Webster's Weekly says, Mr. Joseph
Broughton, of Raleigh, paid a visit
to his brother, Dr. Broughton, in this
place, during the holidays. He is a
genial young gentleman, and made
many friends while here.
Rev. Dr. Watkins is out of the city
He will spend tomorrow at Binning
ham, Ala.
SPECIAL, NOTICES.
Wanted.
An errand boy atW ollcott & Son's
14 East Martin street,
- Norris' Dry Goods Store.
We will make "special low prices"
on blankets, heavy sole shoes, chil
dren's wraps and all - winter dress
goods, cassimeres, kerseys, &c Of
all seasons of the year this is the best
for bargains. We are receiving gents,
ladies and children's shoes for spring
wear, an i they are beauties.
Norms' Dry Goods Storb.
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Rooms to rent at 110 West Martin
st. ja6 Henry Fkndt.
For Rent.
A six rofuu cottage, on West Jones
street, adjoining the residence of Dr.
W. S. Black. Apply to Rev. L. L
Nash, 730 North Blount street.
Dress Goods and Furs.
Now, don't say this is only an ad
vertisement end not finish it. This
advertisment is of as much import
ance to you as to me. If you need
these goods' it is your duty to see
what there is in this simple adver
tisement. We are now offering dur
dress goods in plaids and stripes at a
greatly reduced price, and we have a
very fine stock of plaids and stripes
in worsteds, suitings, serges, flannels,
tricots, and we will sell you these
goods much cheaper than will any
one else. Our nicer grade of furs and
muffs we are now offering at about
what the goods actually cost; and we
can show you as handsome a line of
fine capes and muffs as you ever saw
in this market. We have a big lot of
cheap 50c muffs and capes which are
not being sold at cost.
D. T. SWIJSDELL.
Argument in the case of the State
vs Hogue, commenced yesterday af
ternoon and continued during today.
The case went to the jury this after
noon. Special attention is directed to the
advertisement of the Oak City Steam
Laundry . The members of the Leg
islature and public are invited to call
next Wednesday morning to see the
operations of the plant.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
FOURTH DAY.
SENATE.
Met at 11 o'clock with Lieut. Gov.
Holt presiding.
Prayer by Rf v. Dr. J. J. Hall, of
the Baptist Tabernacle.
Journals read and approved.
Senator Turner made a report from
the committee on rules which were j
ordered to be printed.
The following standing committees
chairman; Finance. Morgan, chair
man; Education, Ardrey, chairman ;
Agricultural, Mechanical and Mining, I
wiinams, nairmau; xroposiuons anu j
Grievances, Aycock, chairman; In-
ternal Improvement, Butler, chair-
man; Insurance, Gilman, chairman ; ;
salaries and fees, Avery, chairman ; '
Banks end currency, Brooks, chair-1
man; Privileges and Elections, Reid,!
chairman; elaims, RoBe chairman; en
rolled bills, Grigsby, chairman ; en- j
grossed bills, Speight, chairman; cor
porations, Bellamy, chairman.
The following committees were an
nounced :
Justice of Peace, Lucas, chairman;
Public BuildiDgs, Mitchell, chairman;
Library, Bryan, chairman; Federal
Relations, Ardrey, chairman; Rules,
Turner, chairman.
INTRODUCED.
A bill, to regulate fees relating to
claims of personal property.
A bill to prevent giving or accept
ing free transportation.
A resolution Of instructions to the
members of Congress (to secure a ge
ological survey for N. C.)
A bill to ameud the Constitution of
North Carolina.
A bill to authorize the city of Wil
mington to purchase ground for a
public park.
A bill to regulate the registration
of chattel mortgages.
CALENDAR &G.
A message was received from the
House announcing the concurrence
of that body in the resolution propo.
sing to redistrict &c, with amend
ments; the Senate refused to concur,
and authorized a committee of con
ference. The resolution of instruction to
members of Congress, for the purpose
of securing a geological survey, was
referred to the committee on Federal
Relations.
A resolution proposing that the Sen
ate meet at 10 o'clock a. m., Saturday
and Monday at 3 p. m., caused a wide
discussion, and was finally tabled.
A bill to amend the charter of Hen
derson water works company was re
ferred. '
A resolution of instruction to the
members of Congress to vote for fi
nancial reform as demanded by the
recent farmers' meeting at Okala,
Fla., was taken up but as it required
a suspension of the rules to put it on
its passage, it was referred to the
committee on Federal relations. Ad
journed. HOUSE OF, REPRESENTATIVES.
After an opening prayer by Rev.
Dr. J. H. Cordon, the House began
its work.
Chairman Holman, of the finance
committee, reported favorably a bill
to empower Mecklenburg county to
refund bonded indebtedness. It
then passed.
Mr. Holman introduced a resolu
tion of instruction to our Senators
and Representatives in Congress.
Among bills introduced the folio w
ing Were the most important:
--Amend the Code relative to sher
iffs' fees and those of constables in
the service of roads, '
Regulate liabilities of employers to
make compensation for personal in
juries to employees in their service.
Increase the public school revenues.
, To regulate the sale of corn in cer
tain counties.
To regulate dower and in regard to
the probate of deeds.
I
rying farm laborers from this Stat"!
j To amend the charter of i nuity
. College.
I To incorporate the Bank of Cum
berland, at Fayetteilln
To compensate judges nn.l canvas
sere of elections.
To suppress gambling.
To tax incomes.
To regulate the sale of liquor in
North Carolina.
To amend the divorce laws.
Committees were ai nounced as fol
lows:
Agriculture and mining, Phillips, of
chairman; rules, Peebles, chairman;
propoeitionB and
grievances, Kay,
cnajrman
The flt debate of the sifsIou arose
oa Bnnn aa fr Hima,.' i ,n nt
iriBtraotion wa8 read. It covers the
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.2.1- Da)D. ut:3uivru, .ijitu uu: uuua-
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and they are hereby instructed atd
our representatives requested to vote
for and use all honorable ui'uns "o
secure the objects of the financial re
forms' as contemplated in the plat
form adopted at the Oeala meeting of
the National Farmers' Alliance held
in Decamber, 1890.
After nearly two hours' discussion
the resolution was adopted, 93 to 13.
A message from the Governor was
read Btating the urgent necessity for
immediate action to protect the
State's oyster interests.
W. H. & 11. S. Tucker A. Co.
Cloak Department. We oiler to
day, one rack of ladies long wraps, in
black and dark blue, at less than half
value. Each wrap is marked in plain
figures, and this special lot has been
separated from fhe regular lino. The
wraps included in this lot a: e worth
all the way from $10.00 to 23.C0, but
we now offer the line at from $5.00 to
$9.00. Be sure to see this line of gar
ments at once.
W. H. & R. S. Tucks a Si Go
Church Services Tomorrow.
Edenton Street- M. E Church
Sunday School 9:30 a in. Preaching
at 11 a m by Rev R L Abernethy, D
D., and at 7:30 p. m by Dr. J. II . Cor
don. Public invited.
Central M E Church, South Rev
L L Nash. D D pastor. SundaySchool
at 9:30 am. WN Snelling Saperir
tendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev
L L. Nash, D D. and at 7:30 p m by
Rev R L Abernethy, D. D. Strangers
in the city will find a cordial welcome,
and be seated by polite ushers. A
welcome to all.
Brooklyn M E Church Sunday
Scho ol at 3 p m., John Porter, Super
intendent. Services at 11 a m, 7:30
p m., by the pastor, Rev C O DuRant.
Prayer meeting evry Wednesday
night at 7.30 p m.
First Presbyterian Church Sunday
School 9:30 a m. Preaching at 11 a
m. by Rev F L Reid. No night service.
Services at Mission Chapel at 4 p m.
Polite ushers. Seats free. All cor
dially invited.
(Christian Church- Sunday School at
9:30. Preaching at 7:30 p m, by the
pastor, Rev J L Foster. All cordially
invited to attend these services.
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday school
opens at 9:15 a m., N B Broughton,
Supt. Preaching at 11 a m by pastor,
Rev Dr J J Hall. Subject-Our Young
People. At 7:30 p m the Trumpets'
Call. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock
there will be a ma88 meeting for the
young people of the city. J. W.Buer
of Boston, Mass., will speak.
First Baptist Church. Sunday
school 9:20 o'clock promptly, Thos 11
Briggs, Superintendent. Preaching
at 11 a m and 7:30 p in, by the pas
tor, Rev J W Carter. Strangers in
the city and the public cordially in
vited to attend all these services.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Rev I McK Pittinger, Rector. First
Sunday after Epiphany. Morning
Prayer, Sermon at 11 am. Sunday
School at 3:30 p m. Evening Prayer
and Sermon at 7:30 p m. Services du
ring the week Wednesday and Fri
day at 10 a m, All seats free. Polite
ushers. All cordially invited.
Christ Church First Sunday af
ter Epiphany. Divine Service and
Sermon at 11 a m. Sunday School at
4 pm. "Choral Evening" at vfive
p m. Services during the week
Wednesday at 5 p m, and Friday
at 10 am All invited.
To prohibit labor ageuta from car
Hardw ire, &c.
BEFORE
Cold weather com
mences coat your
walls and ceilings
with
ALABA.STINE !
.
Destroys all disease
germs and bright
ens up your hones.
Thousand of pounds
have been sold in this
market.
I t is no experiment but
has been proven to be
nil wo claim tor it.
Send for Circular
and sample card of twelve beautiful
tints.
IBOMS D, LHICGS 4 SONS,
RALEIGH, NO.
Dry Uool, Notions, &c.
McKimmou, Mssslej KcGee.
Christmas
AT
OUR STORE.
We have excelled all previous re
cords this season I a the beauty, ele
gance and splendor of our
HRISTMAS NOVELTIES,
HRISTMAS NECESSITIES,
HRISTMAS BARGAINS,
Articles of every day need, adapted
to every requirement of both
old and young, rich
and poor.
Christmas Presents for Everybody
f . H, & R. Tucker & Co.
JT A M XT iL R Y,
Many of our fall purchases were made
with expectation of cold weather
which did not come, and now
late in the season finds us
with lines of goods,
which rather than
carry, we have
MARKED DOWN.
Wholesale reductions have been made
in ladies and children's
WRAPS,
0 BLANKETS,
QUILTS,
FUR. CAPES,
- AND
FUR MUFFS.
These goods were bought this season.
The styles are the best, and
the prices unheard of
for this market. '
W. EL & B. S. Tucker & Co.
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