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t? AT.TnTn.TTr kJ M-n-NnnR-nA-y. FEBB CT A HY 11, 1891. JSTO. 112
SEWS ROTES ABODT THE CITY.
What Our Reporter See and!
Ilear Worth Giving to Our
Headers News In Brlefc
First day of Lent.
The County Commissioners are in
session today. ,
G. G. Mldyett has been appointed
commissioner of Wrecks, at Rodanc,
Dare county, N. C.
The Governor appointed this morn
ing, H. M. Baccill, of Macon county,
and S. J. Green, of Cleaveland county
Notaries Public
.E. S. Rochelle, of New Lij?ht Town
ship was before commissioner Purnell
this morning charged with illicit dis
tilling. Theie were five witnesses and
neither knew anything about it; con
sequently he was discharged.
Squire Barbee had several colored
boys np this morning for putting a
new comer among them, through the
bucking process. They put him
through all the degrees at one time
which was more than he bargained
for. They paid for their fun.
The Mayor sent Jim Goode to jail
yesterday for ten day 8 for noticing
as good as he might have been. Four
u , w
other couples were made to pay the
usual amount for taking on too much
.mountain dew.
Dont you think it would be a good
idea for the Legislature to appoint a
eDecial committee to confer with
m
the capitol well, and try and per
suade it not to screech to such an ex
tent. It might be bribed with a box
of axle grease.
Attention 1b directs l'to the adver
tisement of Mr. J. C. 8. Lumsden.and
especially what he h is to Bay about
the "Old Horth State Stove." In fact,
Mr. Lumsden has one of the most com
. plete stocks of hardware &c , to be
found in any similar establishment
in Raleigh, and he sells at such prices
as cannot fail to please; call and see
him. His variety will be sure to please
you.
Go slow, gentlemen, of the General
Assembly, on the financial line. Re
member your State Treasurer says
that unlesB you pass additional ap.
propriations, the present tax rate
will be sufficient to run the State
government. No doubt, however,
that the increased value of property
may give you a little margin for rea
Bonable aDDroDriations ; but, as we
said, bo slow the people expect it.
especially of the farmers general as
sembly.
A trip to London is out of the ques
tion if you have only 25 cents, but for
that email sum you may near a popu
lar lecture about the great 'city by
the Rev. Dr. Hall, at Tabernacle JBap
tist church tomorrow night.
Raise the street crossings, and put
incline plains of stone so that vera-
cles will not be injured. That is the
only f fl ectua) guard against get
ting mired. Suppose it be tried.
I. O. O. F.
Seaton ,G ales Lodge, will hold its
regular meeting tomorrow night.
First degree will be conferred and
other business' of importance trans
acted. Candidates will be on band at
,7:S0 o'clock sharp. Every Odd Fellow
fraternally invnea; memuers oi sue
lodce earnestly requested to be on
: hand. ':'
Decided Today at Half
Eleven O'clock
Past
"to sell misses rubber shoeB at 20 cents
t per pair. We have just received by
an underground railroad, 27 boxes of
s misses rubber shoes just as pretty as
you ever saw, and we have decided to
give bur patrons a trial. Misses rub
ber shoes for 20 cents - any size.Men's
i seamless "box" 8 cents; meu'B nice
i elastic suspenders 10 cents; men's nice
f white laundried shirts at 60 cts.boy's
- size 60 cents; and , to cap the climax,
- we are showing a ladies corset for 50
"cents; this is so fay ahead of anything
.von have seen for 60 cents that you
will wonder where we. could have got
ten such a nice corset for 50 cents.
VNftt do not fail to visit Swindell. A
visit there 1b bound to pay you
and
you are willing to do anything that
OUR CITY CHARIER,
As
it is to be if Passed by the
General Assembly.
The act to amend the charter of the
city of Raleigh, has been printed and
is cow in the hands of the members
of the two houses. There have been
many enquiries as to how the charter
is to be amended and as it is not
probable that the printed (.ill will be
in the hands of any considerable por
tion of our people we give some of
the main features..
BOUNDARIES.
Section 2, of the bill gives the pro
posed boundaries of the city as fol
lows:
The boundary line of the northern
limits shall be at its nearest point to
the centre of Union Square, three
thousand feet north therefrom, and
shall run east and west4 parallel with
the northern boundary of said square
until it intersects the boundary lines
of the eastern and western limits.
The boundary line of the eastern
limits shall be at its nearest point to
the centre of said Union Square, three
thousand four hundred feet east
therefrom, and shall run north and
south,parallel with the eastern boun
dary of said square, until it intersects
the boundary lines of the northern
and southern limits.
The boundary line of the southern
limits shall be, at its nearest point to
the centre of said Union Square, four
thousand three hundred feet south
therefrom, and shall run east and
west, parallel with the southern
boundary of said square, until it in
tersects the boundary lines of the
eastern and western limits.
The boundary line of the western
limits shall be, at its nearest point to
the centre of Union Square three
thousand four hundred feet west
therefrom, and shall run north and
south, parallel with the western boun
dary of said square, until it intersects
the boundary lines of the northern
and southern limits.
PULLEN PARK.
For . good and sufficient reasons,
looking mainly to the future embel
lishment and general improvement
of the grounds now owned, or shall
hereafter be obtained for park pur-
posec, tin- emitter proposes 10 inciuue
within the corporate limits of the
city what is knon as "Mullen rarfc"
donated to Raleigh by our fellow citi
zen R. S. Pullen, Esq. All ordinances
now applicable within the city proper
shall apply with equal force to this
park. 1
We will have something more to
say on the subject tomorrow.
Board of Aldermen.
At a meeting of the 'Board held last
nigh.the following business was trans
acted: Messrs. T. B. Alderson and
Geo. C. Upchurch were elected to fill
the vacances on the city police force
caused by the resignations of Messrs.
Jones and Hogue.
Twenty-five more of the sun vapor
lamps were oidered to be put up at
once.
Full pay was allowed officer Hogue
from the time of arrest to the day of
acquittal.
A pump was ordered sunK. at tne
corner of North and Saunders street.
A proposition to purchase the water
works, was referred to the committee
on water and finance.
The State University.
The trustees of the StateUniversity
met today, Gov. Fowle presiding. Dr
Kemp P. Battle tendered his resigna
tion as president. It was accepted
and he was eleoted Professor of His
tory, to fill the chair recently estab
lished. Many remarks complimen
tary to Dr. Battle's able management
of the University were made and a
committee was appointed'to prepare
suitable resolutions expressive of the
board's appreciation' of his services,
His resignation takes effect at the
commencement next June, at which
I time the trustees willelect
a new
TO HAVE IT OR NOT TO HiVE IT?
The Albemarle and Raleigh R.
R.-Will It Be Extended to
this Clty.and If soWhen?
The readers of the Visitor will
bear witness to the assertion that we
have been for several yean, a moat
earnest and persistent advocate of
the extension of the Albemarle and
Raleigh Railroad from its present
terminus to this city. We have urged
it because we believe it to be a
scheme, that, if consummated, would
be productive of the best results to
the commercial importance of this
community, and a source of the great
est convenience to our people and
those in the section of country
through which it would pass. We
have thought,' and still think, that
the main obstacle to the extension of
the road in this direction, has been
owing to the inertness of our mercan
tile and business element generally,
accompanied by what may be term
ed almost total indifference. This
status has remained for several years,
the road in the meantime, remaining
"in the woods," seemingly awaiting
some encouraging hand to beckon it
forward.
N w, the Visitor is not in the role
of an alarmist. It lather usually
"puts the best foot forward" when it
has the least reason for encourage
ment. There are, unfortunately,
some who take it for granted that
the natural outlet for the road would
be through Raleigh, and that whether
any inducements were offered or not,
it would take this course, if it emerg
ed from its hiding place af all. We
must think, however, that this is a
delusion which it would be well for
the interests of Raleigh we should
shake off, and do so at once. We
confidently believe that if our people
remain in the state of inactivity that
has so long hung as a heavy incubus
over the success of this important en
terprise, the Albemarle and Raleigh
railroad will give us the "dodge,"
and the time will not be very distant
neither.
We are not alarmists from choice.
We do not desire either to be looked
upon (to use a common phrase) as
"crossing the bridge before we reach
it,' but there are signs, and, to our
mind, unmistakable evidences that
unless our Chamber of Commerce and
our business community put their
wits to work, seconded by energetic
action, the prize wil slip through our
hands. Why do we say this? The
answer is plain.
In our issue of yesterday, under the
head of ''Legislative Notes," we made
the statement that "an application
has been made for a- charter to build
lug vsaivau auu uvuou n up Anuivau)
and it will run from Oxford to Spring
hope. Exactly. Cannot it be read'
lly seen where the milk in, the cocoa
nut is located? Is it not apparent
that the proposed incorporators,
(we do not know) have in their mind's
eye the intention of giving Raleigh
the go by to the benefit of Oxford
and Durham. It cannot be other
wise, for it is preposterous to suppose
that a road from Oxford to Stanhope
would be contemplated, except for
the purpose of forming a connection
and becoming, as it were, a connect
ing link for the extension' of the AN
bemarle and Raleigh railroad leaving
this city out in the cold.
Once for all, we most earnestly ap
peal to our Chamber of Commerce
and the business men of Raleigh gen
erally, to look this matter fairly and
squarely in the face. The interests
of our city are in jeopardy, and to
disguise it longer would almost
amount to a crime. The lethargy
that has attended us on this im por
tant question for several years past,
must be thrown off. Let us be up
and doing while there is yet a chance.
We call upon the people of the east'
em section of Wake county to arouse
up to the emergency. They are, In
common with the people of Raleigh,
most deeply Interested- Let meet-
ings be called and the sabject fairly
discussed. If, for no other reason, let
It be eonsidered that the greatest ad
vantafli would accrue to them In
the matted of moving their crops to
market, a process now conducted
through the slow and uncertain chan
nels of dirt road transportation amid
the most discouraging difficulties.
Once for all, let us act, and do so
promptly and in earnest. " -v
Death ot It. F. Bierue
The sad intelligence of the death
of this gentleman is announced. Mr.
Bierne was the editor of the Rich
mond State until a few months since
when his mind became impaired aud
he was compelled to become an in
mate of an Asylum. He was a bril
liant man and his loss will be deeply
regretted.
Personal Mention.
Rev. Dr. Black, superintendent of
the Oxford Orphan Asylum, is in the
city.
Mr. D. H. Browder proposes to
make Winston his future home. We
regret to give up so valuable a citi
zen and congratulate Winston upon
her gain.
Prof.O.D.McIver is at the Yarboro.
Col. Wm. H. S. Burgwyn and Mr.
W. Henry, of Henderson, are in the
city.
Messrs. Peyton and Bailey Ellis
and C. L. Blaoknall, of Kittrell, are
registered at the Yarboro.
Judge John A. Gilmer is taking a
peep at the Legislature.
We are glad to see Rev. R. F. Bum-
pass in the city:
Mr. H. A. Latham the very efficient
reading clerk of the House and editor
of the Washington Gazette has just
returned from a trip to Columbia,
S. C.
Mr. Geo. H. Gorman, of Idaho, a
born and bred Raleigh boy, now at
torney for the Union Faciuc Kailroaa
will be here today. He will, as his
brother says, note many changes
since he left ten years ago.
Judge John A. Gilmer, of Greens
boro, is here.
Hon. H. A. Gudger, of Asheville, is
looking over the city.
We are glad to see Rev, Dr. J. J.
Hall on the streets. He has been sick
a few days, and it was feared that he
might not be well enougn tor tne lec
ture on "London" at the BaptistTab
ernacle on tomorrow evening at 7:30,
but he is out and will be on hand.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Auction Sale. C. D. Upchurch's
furniture, at residence Saturday,
Feb. 14th, 10 a. m. A. W. Shaffer.
Lost.
Small Italian Gray hound puppy,
white stripe in face and on neck, an
swers to name of "Skip." Reward will
be paid for return to T. H. Murray.
febll 3t.
Morris' Dry Goods Store.
Our $8 genfs Pearl shoes are the
best to be had for that price, you can
"stand up and swear by them," as the
best fitting, and giving better service
than any advertised $3 shoes in the
market. So pronounced is our judg
ment that we are endeavoring to get
control of them for our b st city trade,
We warrant every pair perfect.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker A Co.
Did you know that the curtains,
chairs and tables that we are now
making a special sale of, Is a most de
sirable line of goods that we intend
to sell before the new stock arrives,
Of course some of the curtains are
better styles than others, but no mat
ter which pair you buy, they will be
much below value. A few of the
chairs, and very few at that, are
slightly store worn, but you would
scarcely notice that except from the
low prices they are offered at.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co.
Buy the New Home Sewing ;Ma
chines; old machines taken in ex
change. W. S. Uzzle 12 E. Hargett
An entertainment complimentary
to the members of the General As
sembly will be given at the Institu
tion for the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind next Thursday night.
I Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
Hardware, &c.
Matchless
The neatest, best Air Rifle . made.
A u.ag&zine Ride holding 65 hot.
HUNTING COATS,
L.EUG1NS,
CARTRIDGE B.GS,
CLUB LOADED SHELLS,
WADS AXD CUTTERS,
GUtf IMPLEMENTS.
WOOD POWDER, '
BLACK POWDER,
SHOT.
Best goods, lowest prices. , Square
dealing.
THOMAS H. BRIGGS 1S0NS,
RALEIGH, NO. '
T W ll'l ill1""-" " ' ""
Dry Goods, Notions, &C.
McKimmon, Moselej f McGee.
O tori sit ratas
-AT
OUR STORE.
We have excelled all prerious re
cords this sf asou in the beauty, el
eance and splendor of our' ' '
HOLIDAY :EEE DISPLAY
HRISTMAS NOVELTIES.q
HRISTMAH NECESSITIES,
HRISTMAS BARGAINS,
Articles of every day need, adapted
to every' requirement of both
old and young, rich
and poor.
Christmas Presents for Everybod?
t H, O S. Wer l Co.
ORNITURE
URNlTURE'
UBNITURE -
AND ;
URTAINS.
URTAINS.
URTAINS.
We are just through taking our in
ventory and find in the furniture and
curtain department several lines of
goods that we wish sold. , .; r .
These we have taken from the us
ual place, (upstairs) and now show
them on our first floor, near Fayette
ville street entrance. In the lot will
be found Turcoman and Chenille
Curtains, odd pieces of Furniture for
parlor, hall and sitting rooms.1
FURNITURE
URNXTUR
UITURE
AND.,,..-.
URTAINS.
URTAINS.
URTAINS,
These are all marked in plain fig
ures, and the situation bo convenient
our patrons can, if they like, wait on
themselveB.
This is a tempting opportunity t6
secure fine goods, at very low prices,
and those who come first will get the
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co.
123 and 125 Fayetteville street'
will pay yon in an nonorapie way. - prcoiueuu.