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NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Reporters See and
Hear Worth Giving to Our
Readers News la Brief.
All the churches were well attended
yesterday.
Sheriff Taylor.of Chathaui,brought
in two convicts this morning.
Hundreds of people visited the
park and cemeteries yesterday. The
balmy son bronght them out in large
numbers.
Several good theatres are booked
to play in the Town HaH within the
next few days. Alas we have no
opera house.
The sunshine of Saturday brought
out the people in full force. The
merchants seemed to do a thriving
business.
No stranger should visit Raleigh
without paying a visit to our State
Museum and Library. There is much
of interest to be seen at both places,
Several towns of the State are al
ready moving for the Normal and In
dustrial School for white girls. Let
Raleigh be on the alert.
Are you aware of the fact, that if
the corporate limits of Raleigh were
extended ' bo as to Include all the
suburbs, that the city's population
would be over 20,000?
Who are to Le the Railroad Com
missioners is now the mooted question
on all sides, and it is said that there
are scores of gentlemen who are will
ing to devote their time and energy
to the business
The Railroad Commission bill will
be finally disposed of this week, as
the Senate will in all probability con
cur in the amendments of the House
of Representatives. Then, cornea th
"tug of war," aB to who shall com
pose the commissioners.
The walk from St. Marys to near
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege is now about as good as many of
the sidewalks in the corporate limits
for which the residents, in that Bee
tion, are mainly indebted to the lib
erality and energy of our fellow citi
zen, R. S. Pullen, Esq.
Saturday, February Uth.St. Valen
tine's day, was the anniversary birth
day of three of our esteemed citizens,
namely, Messrs. W. C. Upchnrch, 78
years old; E. D. Haynes, 77; and T. R
Fentress, 73. We unite with the mass
of our citizens in wishing them many
happy returns of the day.
Nearly all the locomotives damaged
at the late fire at the round house of
the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, in
this city, have been put in repair and
ready for use. The work was done
in quick time and at an expense much
less than had been anticipated. The
repairs on the house are progressing
rapidly, and under the new arrange
ments the building will be of larger
proportions than heretofore.
Attention, Governors Guard.
A call meeting will be held at the
armory this evening, February 16th,
at 8 o'clock to decide as to whether
tbe company shall go to New Berne.
Alt the members are ordered to be
resent; come prepared to say if you
can go or not. Order of the Captain.
. S. W. Hkwiw,
1st Sergt.
Things
That yon
Ought to
Know.
Did you know that Raleigh was one
of the best inland cotton markets in
the world?
Did yon know that Raleigh was
selling about as mnch tobacco as the
oldest tobacco towns ?
Did you know that Raleigh had
more churches and school houses than
any place to be found to its popula
tion? :;tr-'.'::V:w:'';-:::
'.Did you know that other towns
take pattern from Raleigh and that
we Bhould set a good example 1
Died.
George Btronach, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. A. B. Stronach, this morn-
ng at 0 o'clock. The funeral will be
held from the residence, on Aortn
Blood worth St, at 11 a. m. tomorrow.
Little George has been puny for
several days, but nothing serious was
apprehended, until this morning,
when he was taken ill and died sud
denly. We extend our most hearty
sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Death of Mr. U. Heller.
We regret to announce tbe death of
the above named gentleman, which
took place at bis home in Richmond,
Va., this morning. Mr. Heller had
for some time been afflicted with rheu
matism, that seemingly impaired his
general health. For several years,
he was a resident of Kalelgn, as one
of the well known firm of Heller Bros,
shoe dealers, and a large circle of
friends here deplore his decease. He
leaves a widow apd nine children to
mourn their sad loss, with whom we
most deeply sympathise.
WestwardfJIIo !
We can chronicle the glad tidings
that; work on the extension of the
proposed street car line to the
western suburbs has commenced
Poles have been laid on the Hillsboro
road, preparatory to being put in
place. How far the extension will be
made, we cannot definitely ascertain
but rumor has it, that the Agrlcultu
ral and Mechanical College is the
point at present. We suppose in
few days the public will know all
about it. The prospect seems good
that the cars will be running in about
two weeks.
Magazines and Newspapers.
A visit to the State Library will dis
close numbers of magazines and news
papers, some of which are very inr
portant. These should, by all means
be bound and carefully preserved for
ready reference. Itf seems to be
matter of doubt whether the librarian
has the power to have this work done
out of the small sum of $500, annually
appropriated by the legislature for use
of the library. Such being tbe case
we think a small sum should be set
apart for the purpose.
It, is a cad reflection that North
Carolina does not bestow that care
upon its library that many of our
States do, notably, Virginia, whose
library receives the most liberal en
couragement. The North Carolina
library, at no distant day, is destined
to become a historical depository of
much that may be of special ben
efit to the generations to come after
us, and the fostering care of the State
should be given without too much
stint.
Muddy, Muddier, Muddiest.
Durham, Asheville, Oxford, Greens
boro and Winston are invited to meet
Raleigh next Friday in the lobby of
the House of Representatives at 12
o'clock sharp, for the purpose of in
ducing that body to take such action
as will relieve the cities named, and
such other cities as may feel the need
of relief from the curse of mud. It is
just the thing now to ask the General
Assembly to remove by legislation,
such ills as cannot be removed by
weaker bodies. The mud over which
such bitter lamentations have been
heard in the columns of the papers in
the aforesaid towns, is too wide and
too deep and too ubiquitous to be so
lidified, controlled or removed by any
less powerful body; and we are not so
sure that relief can be guaranteed
even by an act of the General Assem
bly. We can try, however, and if in
their wisdom and muscle they can do
the work, then we are happy; but if
they cant, we shall have to give up
in despair, and continue our appeals
to the city fathers to haul sand, and
crushed rock and cover the mud up.
We expect by the way, this is about
the best thing to be done after all,
unless we can get Belgian block which
is a little expensive.
Personal Mention. 3
Mr. J. D. Crudup and wife, of Kit
trells, are at the Tarboro.
Mr. A. O. Gaylord, of Plymouth, N.
C, is in the city.
W. H. Branson, of the Durham cot
ton mills, is in the city.
Mr. James E. Moore, of William-
ston, is stopping at the Tarboro.
Mayor Chas. D. Blanton, of Ashe-
ville, is in the city.
Hon. C. M. Stedman, of Wilming
ton, is taking a peep at the Assembly.
Messrs. J. M. Campbell and J. B.
Bostic, of Asheville, are registered at
the Tarboro.
Hon. Theo. F. Davidson, is in the
city.
Hon. Kope Elian, is at the Tarboro.
Judge E. T. Boykin is in the city.
Mr. H. J. Dowell, is confined with
rheumatism.
Mrs. W. W. Fuller, of Durham, is
visiting in the city.
Ex-Gov. T. J. Jarvis, is looking in
on the Legislature.
Hon. John Manning, is in the city.
Mr. W. E. Borden, of the Oxford
Land. and Improvement Company. is
in the city.
Hon. C. A. Cook, of Warrenton, is
looking over the city.
Mr. N. G. Williams.of Yadkin coun
ty, is at the Tarboro.
Dr. G. A. Foote, of Warrenton, is
in the city, in the interest of the In
sane Asylum.
Hon. A. M. Waddell, is in the city.
We regret to learn that Mr. J. G,
Habel continues quite sick at the
residence of b is son 519 North Person
street.
The Weather.
Of late the weather has played the
coquette to perfection. One day we
have it cold, and perhaps the next it
can claim all the congeniality of
spring. On Saturday night the ru
mor was floating around that a cy
clone which originated in the gulf
was making its way hither, but, like
many other apprehensions in life
many of us "crossed the bridge before
we got to it," and the cyclone, up to
now has not put in its appearance
at. least in our vicinity. And just
here we can remark that the Raleigh
folks are lucky in many respects, if
they did but appreciate it. The great
dailies of the country are filled al
most continuously with items of un
usually severe weather in many parts
of the world, most especially in the
great northwest section of our own
land. Around about Raleigh, how
ever there has been but little suffer
ing this winter, and it can now be
safely estimated that we have crossed
the "Rubicon" so far as the winter is
concerned We are indeed a wonder
ful people in Old North Carolina, with
wonderful resources, and a wonderful
future. Just give us a chance to keep
ourselves prominently
before the
world and we will yet
natives."
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A Meritorious Case.
The State Librarian, after much ef
fort, and considerable trouble in 1889,
secured a photograph of Henry Law-
son Wyatt.who was killed at the bat
tle of "Big Bethel," Va.,and L claim
ed to have been the first North Caro
linian killed in the war between the
States. It is desired that an oil por
trait of this gallant soldier shall be
obtained, and, for this purpose, Libra
rian Birdsong has asked the General
Assembly for the small sum of $50 for
the purpose in view. We hope the
request will be readily granted. In
this connection we take occasion to
say that North Carolina has been
much behind in commemorating the
deeds of her soldiers and statesmen.
It is a species of State pride, which,
in our opinion, should be fostered.
Masonic.
Thnra will be a recnl&r p.6mmnni-
cation of Hiram Lodge,, No. 40, to -
night at 7 o'clock. A full meeting of
the membership is desired. Brethren
of sister lodges cordially invited.
E. B. Thomas,
Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
New Home 8ewing Machines old
price $15 cash, now $35 eash, with all
attachments; warranted seven jears,
in oak, walnut and ashe.
W. S. Uzzlb, 13 E. Hargett St
W. H. Riggsbee has removed his
photograph gallery to 1131, Fayette
ville street, second floor, five doors
above Tucker &Co. If you want to
get your picture taken where you can
get a pretty ohe, this is the place.
The finest light in the city, newly
fitted up, and every facility for doing
first class work. Call. 2t.
"Kings Royal Germeteure" is what
you need for measles, LaGrippe and
other troubles. Try it.
A. E. Jordan, Agt.
Cabbage Plants and Grape Vines
for sale. Apply to Gbo. Shellbm.
FebU lm.p.
The measles seem to be raging in
our) city now and if you want a rem
edy that is pleasant to take, use "Roy
al Germeteure." It has been tried
and 1b highly recommended as a pre
ventive and cure.
v A. E. Jordan, Agt.
No. 12, South side Market.
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All wool and a yard wide, 16 ozs to
the pound, best goods and cheapest
grocery in Raleigh.
f or Rent.
A comfortable Room. Apply to Mrs
M. A. Bledsoe, No. 11 West South St
Feb 13 lw.
Uzzles cheap grocery, 12 E. Hargett
street you pay for what you get
and get prices cheaper than any
where else.
Foster's Kid Gloves.
Having just received a new supply
we protect our trade by guaranteeing
these gloves, which, on account of
Skin or Manufacturing imperfections
rip or tear when put on, but no allow
ance will be made upon gloves which
have been worn or damaged by care
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lessness. 11 xouna detective, upon
examination we will give new pairs in
exchange. Full line of Wertheimer's
and Harris Bro's kid gloves, prices.
$1, $1.25 and $1.50, in button, hooks
and mosquitaires. All desirable
shades.
Norris' Dry Goods Storb
W. H. & R. S. Tucker &, Co.
Lack Curtains. We have found
that we are able to offer another big
trade in curtains; this time however
it will be lace' curtains, just like the
cheneille curtains. We have selected
all the odd pairs of lace curtains, and
put the prices way below what they
are worth, marked them in plain
figures, and placed them upon tables
near front door. If you are thinking
of buying any kind of curtains, do
not purchase until you see this lot,
because in it, you will find them at
prices lower than you think.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co.
So (Many, Many Good Things
We are getting so many good things
in now that it is utterly impossible
to tell you of all the different things
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we nave, nowever we wiu come as
near telling you of all as we can, but it
might become a chestnut. This morn
ing we received a line of nice steel
shears and scissors, and the goods are
first quality, and we are offering them
this day at 25 cents, are worth much
more, probably 60 or 75 cents. These
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snares are exnimcea in an easai case
just as you enter our st re at the east
Martin street door and labled 25 cts
Also this morning a big lot of shoe pol
ish, such as you never saw before, and
is the best we ever saw, will give you
a patent leather shine and water will
not wash off the shine. Two kinds
1 Also a big lot of sewing cotton
on
spools, 500 yards on each spool, good
and strong, sells for five cents. This
is the best five cent article on the
market. See them at
. J.T. Swindell's,
Hardware, &c
Matchless
The neatest, best Air Rifle made.
A magazine Rifle holding 65 shot.
HUNTING COATS.
LEGGINS,
CARTRIDGE It AG 3,
CLUB LOADED SHELLS,
WADS AXD CUTTERS,
GUtf IMPLEMENTS.
WOOD POWDER,
RI.ACK POWDER,
SHOT.
Best goods, lowest prices. Square
dealing.
THOMAS H. BRIGGS t SONS,
RALEIGH, NO.
Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
f. H. & R S. Mil Co.
AN ADDITION- f.
LACE CURTAM
We have added to our special sale of
Cheneille Curtains, Chairs, and
Tables,a line of Lace Curtains.
This is also a line that we .
wish closed out before1
the new stock
arrives.
The success of our special sale of Cur
tains and Furniture during the
past week, was even greater than
we expected, and the lot being
now replenished with better val
ues in LACE CURTAINS makes
this sale doubly interesting.
These
Curtains have
been taken from the
regular department, 2nd .
floor and are displayed near
Fayette ville street entrance.and
the prices all marked in plain figures.
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To secure the best values from this
sale. purchases should be made atonce
as the space these goods now occupy
belongs to another department, from
wnich new spring stock will soon be
shown.
V. H. & R. S. Tucker &Co.
123 and 125 Fayetteville street.
BROKEN LOOKING GLASSES,
AND PLATES
Can be replaced with new ones at
WATSON'S
112 Fayetteville St.,
Picture Frames & Window Shades
Made to Order Promptly.
Raleigh, N. C, Feb. 13, 1891.
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JOHN D.BRICCS,
Bnildlng Contractor and Dealer in
Rough and dressed Lumber;
RALEIGH, N. C. .'V
Is prepared to do work in a most
faithful and workmanlike manner.
Patronage solicited. Orders may be
left with hardware house of T. H.
BriggB&Song. 1612504
PIGTiJRE Sr ART STORB