North Carolina Newspapers

it . It - VOL. IR-AJL-EXCVO:, STTTRnD-A-TT, MABOH 14. 1891. JSTO. 139 NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY. What Our Reporters See and Hear Worth Giving to Our Readers News in Brief. Beautiful weather at last. Large number of country people in the city today. The stree8'are beinr lined with empty goods boxes. Spring' goods. Did you ever see such changeable weather T There was plenty of wood in town today, one horse load with eight small sticks for 90 cents. Andrew S me has qualified as ad ministrator. d bonis non of Mary Ann Yeates deceased. Wilmington street, today has the appearance of circus day, from the crowded appearance of things. The receipts of cotton to date this year in this city are 83,548; to same date last year 19,070. The street force have been engaged in clearing off the mud from the paved streets today. Sheriff Webb, of Burke county, de livered five convicts to the peniten tiary yesterday. Parties are in the city for the pur pose of furnishing lithographs etc., for the Southern Exposition which will be held in this city next fall. We saw two mules this morning pulling eleven horses; they were hob by horses to be put np at the corner of Hargett and Blount Streets. That sterling gentleman of the old school, Col. Wni. Johnston, of Char lotte, is in the city visiting the family of his son iu law, Col. A. B. Andrews. A muskrat is lying in 6tate, in front of the city hall; he was captured by a crowd of boys and dogs yesterday near the residence of Maj. C. 1). Heartt. A white gentleman named Blake and a negro named McCullers were arrested to-day and brought before the Mayor for an affray on Wilmitg" ton street, 'J hey were bound over to court on their own recognizance. Invitations are out for i he marriage of Mies Hattie L. Lilly, a lady weii known in this city, to Dr. Charles 0 Walker, at Williamsport, Pa., bi Thursday, March 19th. Zeb Vance saj s the main difference between him and George Washing ton was, that George could not tell a lie, and sometimes bordered on a little story, while he (Vancr) could tell a lie and never did 'here are several folks very unlike Vance Advertising is the electric light, whose rays illuminate the fields of human industry. It is the motive power which puts in operation the wheels of trade; it is the lubricating oil of the machinery of business which removes friction from the journals of commerce; it proves profi table when ever intelligently applied through the columns of the Visitor. TheFayettevillelndependent Light Infantry, are making preparation to attend the World's Pair at Chicago next year; they propose chartering a car and going in style. The Gover nor's G uard should be getting a move on them. If Capt. Batchelor can get forty men to go, together with his drum corps, Raleigh .will be satisfied with her military representation. The boys gave Mrs. Tom Thumb a rcyal reception yesterday; her coach could scarcely get through the streets for them. They fairly swarmed around the good little sister; there were two thousand more or less of them, and you know that n.any fial eigh boys is a pretty strong team Mrs. Tom Thumb seemed to enjoy the fun as much as the boys; she would how and smile to them. "Pemp"ey Webb" seemed to think she was smiling at him, from all re ports. Depipsey is not himself any more, he has lost his heart. "Poor Pempsey. Accident at Wagon Factory. Mr. Charlie Holloway, son of Mr. W H. Holloway, superintendent of the Wgon Factory had thre" HDpprs cut off while at work in the factory this afternoon. 51r. Gen Tom Thumb. Mrs Tom Thumb and troupe play ed to a pood audience both yesterday afternoon and evening. The Japan ese jugglers were hs good as generally seen in Kaleitrh. The audience seem ed well pleased with ihe play. Accident at Vnion Depot This morning a man by the name ie of I West, from Clayton, attempted to board a nioming train at the Union depot. He fell and had bis hand considerably brui-d. It was a car row escape from death, as he scarce ly missed the wheels. Dr. McKee dressed his wounds W. C. T. U. Notes. On account of the severe rain storm last Thursday the regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was not held. Busi ness of importance makes it necessary to hold a special meeting on Monday the 15th inst. at their room over Brigg's Hardware Store at 4 o'clock. Prompt and full attendance is desired. Entrance from Salisbury street. Cheap Sugar. The new tariff law places sugar on the free list after April first. This will take off about two and a quarter cents a pound on the imported article and we may look for about that de duction cn all sugars. Well, we are glad of it. We can have sweetening in our coffee then well, that is if we can stand the coffee. Peace Institute. The soiree given at this far famed institution last night was attended by large and appreciative audience, and the programme was carried out with the highest credit to all who participated. We are much gratified to know that this institute is rapidly, gaining in public estimation and now ranks among the foremost female schools in tin south. Personal Mention. Mr D. S. Waitt is better to3ay. We are glad to see our young friend Oscar L. Bailey out again. Mrs. J. A. Jones remains about the same except some decline of fever. Mr. Jno. W. Moore is not any bet ter, but weaker. Mr. K. B. Perkinson has tnree chil dren quite sick with measles. Mr. Leo. Froman, of Wilmington, is in the city. Mr. T. W. Blake is improving very fast. Mr. R. I. Cheatham, of Durham, is in the city. W. E. McElroy, E q , of Charlotte, is in the city. Mr. 8. W Coats, reports his family as much improved. They have been sick with measles. Mr. Gaston Battle and wife, of Rocky Mount, are registered at the Yarboro. - Rev. L. L. Nash, D. D., who, with his -daughter Miss Rosa, has been at Fremont for several days returns to be with his congregation tomorrow. At the Yarboro: H. M, Donohoe, St. Louis; N. Hartsfield, Cincinnati; J, B. Kennady, Philadelphia; B. C. harpe, and Hal. M. Worth.of Greens boro. ( Mr. Meirimon Upchurch, who has been with Messrs. Moseley & McGee, has left the city and accepted a posi tion in Knoxville, Tenn. We do not like to see our young men leaving us, but if they will go, we can only wish them great success in tneir new homes. This is especially the case of Mr. Upchurch. It a ay be well enough to know and appreciate yourself, but' keep it to yourself. Other folks will be sure to find you out if there is anything in yon worth knowing. ATTEMPTED ESCAPE. I Penitentiary Convicts Make a llreak for Freedom but are Unsuccessful. About noon today rumors were Uy ing thick and fast about the city that a serious outbreak had occurred among the convicts at work in the , . . i walnut creek brick yard near the I- brlcge over tee jortn Carolina Kan road, south t f he city. We used our . best efforts to ferret ( out the matter and succeeded statin? that a on. y to the extent of i , . . nreaK was made, Dot i w t impiv nrecauti on of the troard it iii ... . i , ,,, ; wasnnbdued without loss of life or I any serious Injury. The reports first were, as usual in such cases, much exaggerated, and to the effect that nine prisoners had been killed. The minor particulars of the affair are not known at this writing, but we give the above noted on the authority of an official of the institution. ADDITIONAL. Since writing the above we learn that two of the prisoners were wound ed At latest accounts perfect order reigned. Managers Elected. The ball managers for the next commencement at Chapel Hill have been selected as follows: Chief Manager Michael Hoke.of Raleigh. Dialetic Society J. F. Gaither, of Salisbury; M. J. Pearsall, of War saw; George Peschau, of Wilmington. PhilanthropicSociett Howard Alston, of Warrenton; W. R. Kenan, Jr., of Wilmington; W. B. Snow, of Raleigh. The selection of an orator for Com mencement Day has been placed in the hands of a committee. , Dr. Walter W. Moore, of Hampden Sidney College, Virginia, vtill preach the Baccalaureate sermon. Street Cars. Negotiations are now in progress between the bond holders of Balti more, and the Edison General Elec tric Company, of New York. These parties have the most money involved in the plant and can doubtless best subserve their own interests by com pleting and running the lines, which is just what we are after. Our people, we think, may rest assured that the Raleigh street cars will be run by lightning before very long. Our own citizens have very little control of the matter now, but the lose to the bond holders and the Electric Com pany would be too heavy to stop. We'll have electric street cars yet Election of Officers. At a meeting of the Wake County Sunday School Association, held in this city to day, che following officers were elected: Rev. J. L. Foster, President, Rals eigh. C. H. Clark, Vice President, Cary. L. D. Dowd, Vice President, House's Creek. R. E. L. Yates, Vice President, Swift Creek. J. E. Ballentine, Vice President, Middle Creek. S. M Parish, Privafe Secretary. W. H. Worth, Treasurer. Executive Committee: N. B Brough ton, W. J. Young and A. M. McPhee ters. Delegates to State Sunday School Association: S. M. Parish, A. M. Mc Pheeters, W. M. Brown, W H. Worth and J. M. Broughton. W. H. & R. S. Tucker k Co. The Jeuxsess Miller Bodice. This garment has been designed by Mrs. Annie Jenness Miller to meet the wants of those who desire something in a boned waist to take the place of a corset. We cow offer these for sale and invite our patrons to call and ex amice them. W. H. & R. 8. Tucker & Co. Tomorrow at the Churches. MUST PBEHBVTEKIAX IiKV. DR. J. 8. WATKINX, I'AKTOK. Sunday school 8:30 a. m. I'reai'hinx ut 11 a. in. and 7:30 n. m. A ' cordial invitation is extended to all. KDENTON ST. M. . REV. DR. J. It. loltltflN, PASTOR. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. 'W.J.Yowng.Siipt. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:) j. in. CENTRAL M. 7.. REV. DR. I.. L. NAHII. PASTOR. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. W.N.Snelling.Sunt. lV-acliini; at 11 a. m. bv Hev. C. O. l)u Kant and 7:30 p. m., bv the pastor, All in- viti iiuooki.yx r. e. Rnv. c. o. nrnNT, tastoh. Sundtiy school 3 p. m. John Porter. Supt. l'reacliinp at 7:30 p. ni. Pnivermectineeverv Wednesday niL'lit7:.'i0. PIRST lUrTIST REV. 1R. J. W. CARTER, PASTOR. simdnv school i-:io Tim h it riirira Sunt. 11 lit,. Preaching at 11 a. m. and ": n. m. All cordially invited, TA1IERNACLE BAPTIST REV. 1R. J. J. HALL, PASTOR. Sunday school 9:15. X.B.Brougliton, Supt. Preaching at 11 a. in. and 7:30 p. m. Pub lic invited. CHRIST CHURCTI REV. DR. MARSHA LI . RECTOR. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Early communion at 8 a. m. Divine service 11 a. m. Sunday school 4:30 p. m. Chloral even song 5:30 p. m. Services during the week: Monday 5:30 p. m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:30 a. m.; Wednesday and Friday 12 in. and 5:30 p. m. All invited. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD REV. I. MCK. PITTING ER, RECTOR. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Holy communion at 8 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 3:30 p. m. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p. m. Services during the week: Monday, Wed nesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at o:30 p.m. Wednesday, evening praver and ad dress at 8 p. m. Seats free, A 11 cordially invited. CHRISTIAN J. L. FOSTER, PASTOR. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. All invited. A special invitation to the young people of the city at night. speciaiTnotices. Piano. A fine rosewood Piano for sale at low figures. Apply at this office. Mar 7 lw CABBAGE TLANTS and GRAPE VINES For sale. Apply to March-U-lmpd, GEORGE SHELLEM, Phonography. A night class for the study of Pit man's Phonography will be organized next Monday, March 16th, at 8 p. m , at Morson & Denson's Academy. Come out. E. J. Forney, 111 North Bloodworth St. Shoes for the Millions. A progressive a successful retailer is one who believes in carrying in stock such lines of footwear as give satisfaction anl comfort, and secure continued patronage. We handle the lines used by the best retailers in this country, and it is a rare excep tion when we fail to please. Compare ours with those bought elsewhere; put them side by side and judge for yourself. We do not fear the results. We sell Hathaway's Hanan's, Keith's and Dorsch's fine footwear for gentle men. We sell Miles,' Wright and Peters,' Smith's, Faunce & Spinney s, Allen & Marvin's, Blaucbard's, Hough & Ford's and others for ladies, misses, children and infants clean, fresh, new goods direct from the factories of every style and quality. Norris' Drt Goods Stork. Hear Says That you can get a better shoe at Swindell's for less money than any where else in the city. That those large white handkerchiefs at Swindell's. 18 inches wide, 3 for 5 cents, are the biggest bargain ever offered in this market. That those linen collars, any size that you want only 5 cents each at Swindell's Great Emporinm are the cheapest you ever saw. That those slightly wet undersb irts 21 cents each at Swindell's would be cheap at 40 cents each. That any one wanting a good shoe for a small amount of money should buy them at Swindell's Great Bargain Store. That a visit to Swindell's Great Bargain Store will convince you that t he above is not only hearsay, but . true. Au Urgeut Appeal. To the Officers and Membkbb of Manteo Lodge, No. 8. I. O. O. F.: Brethren: At the next regular meeting of your Lodge, which takes place on Tuesday night, March 17, at 7:39 o'clock, there will be matters of vital importance brought to the at tention of the Lodge in which every brother is equally interested ; conse quently you are most earnestly re quested to let nothing debar you from attending this meeting. To en courage a good movement or defeat a bad one youc nnot do so successfully unless you are present in person and by givingr expression to your own views. The Grand Lodge wiil soon be in session and there are some matters of material interest to the order that will have to be decided by this body, and to enable the brother who shall represent us there to do so in accord ance with our wishes and intelligent ly, there should be a full expression of our views made in his hearing. I have in my possession a communica tion upon a subject that merits an honest consideration from each one of us. I again most earnestly request that every brother will be present. Yours fraternally, C. H. Lewellkn, Noble Grand. Hardware, &c. Matchless The neatest, best Air Rifle made. A magazine Rifle holding 65 shot. HUNTING COATS, LEGGINS, CARTRIDGE BAGS, CLUB LOADED SHELLS, WADS AND CUTTERS, GUN IMPLEMENTS. WOOD POWDER, BLACK POWDER, SHOT. Best goods, lowest prices. Square aeaung. THOMAS H. BRIGGS SONS, RALEIGH, N C. Dry Goods, Notions, &c. l H, & R S. Tucker $ Go. MESS GOODS OF EVtRY :-: DESGRIPTI0I1 ! It has been a source of great satisfaction to us to feel that our efforts in providing choice Dess Goods so early this season has been so penerally appreciated,, and constitutes the greatest evidence of the faith which our cus tomers place in our selections. There has never been a season when such a variety of textures could be seen, and no matter whether you are inclined to a rough or a smooth surface, you can find upon our coi inters the greatest profusion of either. Now for your EASTER DRESS. We are sure that among such an assort ment of 1 LADIES' CLOTHS, CAMEL'S HAIR, SCOTCH MIXTURES. ENGLISH HOMESPUNS, HENRIETTAS, TWEEDS, SERGES, &c, &c, that you will experience no difficulty iri choosing cither ou account of kind or price. W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co, 123 and 125 Fayettoville St 3f !