VOL. BALBiaH, TUBSDAT, MAECH 31, 1891. MEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY. What Our Reporters See and Hear Worth GiTlng to Our Headers News in Brief. Yesterday was a bad day for the race. What race? The colored race. A Raleigh picnic party enjoyed Easter at Auburn. A few of Raleigh's young people enjoyed a basket picnic at Maj Tucker's-pond yesterday. See advertisement of toperatives wanted in the Pittsboro, knitting wills. Tup progressive Endowment Guild have opened an office over the North State Music Store. It is said that the picnic given by Miss Octavia Winder at Millbrook yesterday was a very enjoyable af fair. ' It seems that the colored popula tion tried to put an end to their race yesterday. Strange there was no razors in the air. Rev. Dr. T. H. Pritchard, of Wil mington, will deliver .an address to night before the graduating class of Leonard Medical College. Don't forget the ;01d Folks Concert tonight at Metropolitan Hall, by the Kings' Daughters', Seats on sale at MacRae'a. Every one that we have heard from seems to have spent a pleasant Easter, eict pt the young ladies that fell from the log in t he crt-ek. Attention is called to the advertise meut of Messrs. Jones & Powell who have In stock a large supply of lime and cement. All in want should give them a call. When finished the new round honse of 1 he Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company, in this city, will be the finest in the South, it is a pplendid system, with splendid men to run it Just as we expected. The road hands turned up theloose red mud on Hillsboro road yesterday and left it unpacked or rolled. The consequence is ttte road is worse today than be fore. It was reported on the streets yes terday that Mr. S. C. Pool's little boy had sustained serious injury from falling from his bicycle.On investiga tion it was found that the only damage done was the breaking of the bicycle and tearing of his pants, If the theory holds good that the same quantity of rain fallsjevery year, we may expect a long dry spell the coming summer. However, the gen eral impression is that a dry June bribgs good crops. We must not complain too soon. ' Raleigh, city and Wake County Di rectory and Gazetteer is now in pro cess of compilation by Levi Branson, who designs to make it the most thor ough and exhaustive book of the kind ever published in this State. It will be a large book and will show up the wonderful progress of the city and county. Burglars broke into the Buford House in Charlotte night before last, and robbed a Pittsburg jewelry drum mer of $275 in cash, besides watch, chain and clothing. His sample cases with $30,000 worth of jewelry were not disturbed. Chicken thieves are plying their business quite actively on the 'su burbs. A few nights since a gentle man living in the vicinity of the Agri cultural and Mechanical College had his roost robbed of four hens of the finest breed. The tracks were seen and certain ear marks of the thief dis covered. We hear that the citizens of that locality are preparing a surprise for some ol these marauders in the way of steel traps &c, which may break up the gang at a time when they least expect it. W a are sorrv to state that Miss Annie Stronach, the devoted daugh ter of Mrs. Geo. Stronach is quite 111. A srav party of Vx. uujr people from this city went down to Wilder mills yesterday to spend Easter. They spent a pleasant day dancing, boat ridinz and flshincr. On account of the accident o a the N. C, road they did i not arrive in the city uatil 1:30 this morning. The grippe Is raging with especial violence in fie York, Chicago and Pittsburg and Baltimore is getting its share. In the ineantine the wise man lives abstemiously, keeps his feet warm and avoids the night air. Mayor's Court. A couple of white men were before His Honor for engaging in an affray last night. One of them paid $7.25 the other $2.23. Several drunks were disposed of. Manteo Lodge, No. 8. 1. CO.. Will meet on Tuesday evening for special work of committees. Matters pertaining to the best interest of the order will be discussed. It is there fore important that every member should be p-esent. Gbo. L. Tostnoffski. Rec. Sec. Accidents Yesterday. A crowd of colored boys were in a wagon beyond the Insane Asylum. One of the boys in taking the cap from the gun caused it to explode, killing a boy by the name of Tom Jones, 18 years of age. There was no inquest as it was purely an accident. Another party of colored people with guns, on the Rhamkatte road, near the city, were riding along hap py as larks in a two horse wagon, when all of a sudden a gun held in the lap of one of the party exploded killing a man sitting in front of him. No names. Justice Barbee's Court. The case of Stewart Iredell for at tempting to shoot James Blalock with a shot gun yesterday while out hunt ing, came up for a hearing today be fore Squire Barbee. Iredell fined $5 and cost. Another squad of Road hands pass ed iu review before this court. They reported that the red mud was being put. on top as fust as possible for which supervisor McMackin and his large force of hands will receive the thanks of an appreciative public. Married. This afternoon, at 8:30 o'clock, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Mr. Robert E. L. Bunch, a most pop ular young gentleman of this city led to the hy menial altar Miss Nora M. Primrose, the accomplished step daughter of our well known citizen, Col. Fred. A. Olds. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. M. Mar shall, D. D., rector of Christ church, and witnessed by a large number of the friends of the contracting par ties. . The VisiiOR.in common with many friends, extend to the young couple the heartiest congratulations, and hopes they may realize the richest blessings of life. Vestrymen. The following gentlemen have been chosen Vestrymen of Christ Church for the ensuing year : Dr. R. H. Lewis, Dr. V. E. Turner, Maj. R. S. Tucker, Capt. S. A. Ashe, J. I. Johnson, Charles Root, John Ward and F. P. Haywood, Jr. . , , The following gentlemen are the Vestrymen for the Church of the Good Shepherd: R. H. Battle, J. B. Batchelor; F. T. Ward, W. T. Tuck er, D. Andrews, H. Morson, T. S. Skinner. A. W. Knox, S. P. Child, Wm. Woollcott, Dr. K. P. Battle, C. G: Latta. What has gone with all the parties that promised us a string of fish on yesterday f Guess they have gone the way of the street car mules and the electric cars. ' Died. i ;At Oiford, N. C, Monday, 'March, 80th, Gay, son of Mr. Gaston Smith, of this city. The funeral will be held at the residence of Mr. I. D. Smith at the corner of Swain and Davie Sts , tomorrow at 12 m. This was a bright little boy In his 9th year. He has gone to join that Innumerable throng that have gathered around his Father's throne, in heaven. City papers please copy. .v v Many of our readers will be palued to learn of the death of Mr. Barnes Whitaker, which occurred in Dur ham at 3 p. ui., Sunday afternoon. Mr, Whitaker was a former resident of Raleigh, and had numerous rela tions in Wake. InJ31rmingham,ala., this morning, Mr. A. J Riggsbee. He was a bro ther' to our townsman, Mr. W. H. Riggsbee. Mr. Riggsbee was an en gineer . on the B. and E. road, and was hurt by an accident last Sunday. His remains will be interred tomor row at Chapel Hill. ; Personal Mention. Col. L L. Polk is in the city. Mrs. W. T. Faircloth, of Goldsboro, is visiting at Dr. Sanderlins. Mr. William Grimes has gone to New York. Mr. J. B. Reed, of Greensboro, is in the city. Hon. W. W. Barber of Wilkesboro, is in the city. Rev, I. Mc E. Pittinger left yester day for Long Island. Gen W. R. Cox spent yesterday in the ctty. Mrs." T. G. Lee is quite sick at her home at 109, S. Wilmington St. Messrs E. P. Dennis and John Cuth bertson, of Lowell, Mass., are at the Yarboro. Miss Claude Holt, of Charlotte, N. 0., is visiting Raleigh, and is stop ping at the residence of Mr. A. W. Haywood, Esq., on Newerne Avenue. Impatient. There seems to be some degree of impatience on the part of those en titled to receive reimbursement un der the direct land tax law, at the delay. This is somewhat unreason able in view of the circumstances. Gov. Fowle has been as prompt as possible, and has done all in his pow er to facilitate the matter. It is true that the General Assembly has pass ed a law by which the money should be returned to the Governor for the benefit of those entitled to receive it, but there is nevertheless a great deal to do in the way of details. It ap pears that the authorities in Wash ington are somewhat puzzled to map out the proper plan, or the one that will work to the best advantage. There is necessarily much work to do in order to find out precisely the per sons who are entitled to the benefits of the act. There are thousands of names to be copied off from the stubs of receipts given. It has been sug gested that a good plan would be for the Governor to appoint certain agents to copy these stubs. This will, of course, involve a little trouble and some expense, but then the act of assembly provides for this. We do not hnow what steps the Governor may deem best, but we do know that he will take the earliest opportunity to give the beneficiaries of the law the full benefit of its provisions. A Father's Kiss. A father was seeing his son off on the cars for some.distant point There was a moment of quiet conversation between the two, perMaps a few words of such advice as a father should give a son, and then the train came thun, dering into the station. As the latter, a tall fellow, well along in his 'teens," stepped on the platform, he extended his hand and his lips to his father. There was a gentle kiss of farewell, aud the two separated. There was no gush, no nonsense, no affectation; just the ex pression of fatherly tenderness that had followed that son tlnce he lay In the cradle. Is there uuy danger of that boy straying from the path affectionately pointed out by his father T Or is there any danger of that fa ther ever having to excise that son because he is "sowing wild oats ?" We think not. The gentle power of a mother's kiss has been sung by poets, but is there not also a wealth of ten derness and a lasting memory for good in the kiss of a father ? ITartv f ;rd Post. History Repeated. In olden times the great STebuchad nezzir, royal founder of the seventh wonder of the world and kiog of the Bnbylouio Chaldean Empire for un due pride of power, was driven to grass, that he might learn the source of power. Now the noble Victoria. Queen of Grjat Britain and Empress of the Indies, of her own royal voli tion, has gone to Grasse that she may learn the wise use of power. SPECIAL NOTICES. W. H. & K. S. Tucker & Co. Rubber Garments We have now in stock a splendid line of rubber gar ments for ladies, gents and children. We are offering Some special values in men's McTntcsh coats. Every gen tleman should possess one of these useful garments. We are showing some entirely new styles in ladies' rubber garments. We have quite a variety for the ladies to choose from. We have not forgotten the little boys either. We can fit them in nice light weight rubber coats and do not charge much for them. W. H. & R. S. Tuckkr & Co. A Real Treat to Those who En joy a Grand Show. Every one should attend this en tertainment. It is very unlike most others.;lnstead of costing you money it will save you many of your hard earned dollars. This grand display is given at D. T. Swindell's large em porium every day. Doors open at 7 o'clock a. m. and closes at 7 o'clock p. m. This grand show is free to all. N- charge for reserve seats. All who favor us with a call we will take great pleasure in showing them through our immense and handsome stock of new spring goods, which far surpasses any of our former efforts in its style and beauty; and the most important part is, we have more big bargains to offer this sason than ever before. In onr shoe department we have an endless variety in men's, wo men's and children's shoes. We can give you any style or quality that you may want from the very cheap est old fashion brogan up to the very best hand sewed shoe; and we guar antee they will suit you in quality and price. Any lady wishing a styl ish new spring hat should examine, our large, stock before making a se lection. Onr large emporium is pack ed from floor to ceiling with pretty new goods and each article is a real bargain, yt will be to your interest to examine o stock, before buying. Yours 'truly, D. T. Swindell. Four Good Things. Dr. King's Royal Germetuer differs from ordinary medicines in four very important inings: 1. It does not taste like medicine. It is makes a most refreshing drink. Persons who object to all other medicines take this with real pleasure, because it is good. 2. It never nauseates. The most delicate stomach finds in this a perfect remedy with out a single objection. 3. It never swaps off one disease for another. It does not set up one form of dis ease in order to relieve another, as is the case witn so many aeaaiy arags. 4. It does not patch simply. It cures. It reaches, as nothing else does, to the hid den sources of disease in the blood, and re moves the cause. It does this with an ease and power that have never been equaled. Nature, in her secret laboratories, has never produced a finer chemical compound, nor imparted to one such matchless gifts of healing. It is absolutely without a rival or a peer in its superb mastery of disease. It is truly, as Henry W. Grady said of it, "the ultima thule of medicines." Price 11.00 per bottle. Factory prices to dealers. A. E. JORDAN, A,gt., No. 12 South Side of Market, Raleigh, N. C. Hardware, c. SOLID STEEL!! Nickel Plated, will not rust, Keen Cutters, Best make, See that the stamp, IR. S. T, is on them. SOLD ONLY BY US. Sent by Mail or Express. THOMAS H. BRI66S k SONS, RALEIGH, N C. Broken Looking Glass 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. tf THOMAS A. MONTGOMERY. WALTER H. GRIMES, MONTGOMERY & GRIMES, REAL ESTATE, LIFE, FIRE AND ACCIDENT INS. None but the very best 'Companies represented. Office: Holleman Building, Fayetteville St. ftfitf RALEIGH, N C. Dry Goods, Notions, &c. ff. H. & R S. Tucker 4 Co, It is a very difficult matter for ns to ' tell our customers of all the new and pretty kinds and styles we have in DRESS GOODS X We will here quote a few prices, and we will be glad to have you call when you can see these and a great many others besides. 4 Apa Henriettas in the many new and fashionable spring shades, at only 10c per yard. Henriettas, abetter quality and double width. This is a lovely line of dress goods for 15c per yard. BriUiantines, a popular and very stylish double width figured dress goods and very cheap at 20c, ORp-J5"83 Plaids,' a 'beautiful b'neof vv Wool Dress Plaids, in colors and patterns quite similar to the higher priced ones. To go with any and all oi these goods ww have -.got just the prettiest line of Dresa Trimmings, in all the new styles and no one can show such an assortment, and our prices are the lowest. W. P. & R. S. Tucker U Co . 123 anil25 Fayetteville St. Scissors and Sbears. PICTil & MT

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