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VOL. XXVI. RALEIGH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1891. NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY. What Our Reporters See and Hear Worth Giving to Our tteators News In Brief. Ap HTA new safe (or sale cheap. ply at this office. The regular call of districts in the Supreme court will end next week. A large number of Durham people are expected here tomorrow, to at tend the Juch Opera entertainment. Considerable cotton is still stand ing in the fields, but it 1b said to be of inferior quality. The cold wave reached here last night on time. Today it is all that could be desired for invigorating weather. Don't forget that the King's Daugh ters Bazar will open on next Thurs day the 10th inst, at the State Na tional Bank building. When yoe get up in the morning with a swell-head, bring it to natural dimensions by taking Bradycrotine. dec 2 ft Children have already begun to write to Santa Clans, asking him to bring them tojs. They generally name the articles they want, and Old Santa usually pleases them if he can. The Mayor this morning discharged with good advice, a inin arrested for being drunk on the streets. He was a new comer to theci'y. A case of drunk and disorderly conduct was fined f 8 and csts. There will be an important meet ing of the Board of Health at the Mayor's office tonight at 7 30 o'clock. It is earnestly requested that all the inAmhAra be nreseut. By order of Dr. James McKee, President of the Board of Health. Beautifully dressed dol's, pretty toys, nsetul and ornamental articles nf kinds can be found at the King's Daughter s Bazar. It will be opened on the 10th at the State Wf tional Bank building. Be sure to call before purchasing your presents. Three wills were admitted to pro bate yesterday by the Clerk of tut Superior Court. T. J. Harrison qua! ified as administrator of Mrs. Luc. Pope, of Swift Creek Township, Martha L. Hrrton, as administratrix of Henry H. Harris, of Mark's Creek township. We are glad to know that our ideas about the establishment of a wood yard for the city is meeting with the general approbation of the people. The correspondence on the subject in our issue today, is from one of our most practical and observing citizens. Others will follow. Let the Board of Aldermen attend to the matter at onoe. Vox populi, etc. Attention is invited to the adver tisement of Mr. J. W. Walker, man ager of the Oak City Manufacturing Company. At this establishment are Offered splendid inducements for those who desire good suits of clothes at, most reasonable prices. First rate casimere is used and fits are guaran. teed. Remember the place is at 11 J, east Hargett street. Personal Mention. Mr. 0. Dewey of Goldsborn, is here The coudition of Mr. W. T. Mabry today is improved. Prof. B. A. Alderman, of Greens boro, is in the city. Hon. Qeo. Davis, is at the Yarboro bouse. Mr. M. B. Barbee is rapidly improv ing. Oapt. and Mrs. John W. Cross have returned to the city from their nup tial tour. Mr. Lee A. Denson, of the Weather Bureau Service, of Albany, N. Y., and Bon of our esteemed fellow citizen, CaDt. C. B. Denson. is ip the city, vis itinK his parents and other relatives He will remain until after the Christ mas holidays. Big frost tonight no doubt. Hecure seats for .the Great Opera They are fast being taken. The stores were crowded today with i ladies looking out for Christmas presents. Market well mi .plied with birds, squirrels, rabbits, etc. Turkeys are also coming in freely. King's Daughters. The entertainment of the Kiug's Daughters at the building of the old State Bank on the 10th inst., is going to be a first class one. If jou want to procure something good for Christ mas you will find it there in profusion. For toys, fancy art icles, confections, etc , this is the place. Bazar. Have you heard about the bazar? It will be opened on the 10th at the State National Bank building The ladies have all sorts of pretty things for Christmas, good candies a spe Aist.lt.vr mines reasonable. Be sure to call before you get your Christmas presents. Railroad Commission. The members of the commission have gone to Wilmington, accom panied by theirclerk Mr. H. C. Brown. While absent they will make an ex amination of the Cape Fear and Yad kin Valley, the W. & W. and the Wil mington, Ous'.ow and East Carolina Railroad. Among other business the commission has recently ordered that the waiting room at Vaughan on the R. & G Railroad be made more com fortable. Tbe Cuba Trip. The proposed trip to Cuba of the North Carolina Teachers under the Supervisor of our friend Major E. G. Harrell will no doubt prove a most delightful one. The total expenses will not be over $75, which will in clude railroad fare, board, etc. Major Harrell desires ell persons who wish to make the trip to correspond with him at once so that he may be able to carry out the proper arrangements The tour Legins at Goldsboro on Wednesday, December 30th, at 3:15 p. m , and all members of the party must leave home in time to make this train, as it is tbe only one that will make connection with our steam er at Port Tampa, Florida. Circuit Courl. The entire session of this court yes terday was taken up with case of A. W. Shaffer vs. Edwards & Broughton for an alleged infringement of a copy right. It seems that Messrs. Edwards & Broughton inserted in a city direc tory a map of Raleigh on which Shaf fer claims the copyright. The amount involved is $1,500. It is probable that court will ad journ tomorrow. TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS. In the TJ S. Circuit Court today in the case of A W. Shaff r vs Ed wards & Broughton for infringement of copyright of Shaffer's map of the city of Raleigh, the jur brought in a verdict for the defendants; motion by the plaintiff to set aside the verdict; motion set for hearing at 3 p m today. In the case of the State of North Carolina ex rtl D W Bain, Public Treasurer &.j , vs the Viimiagton & Weldou Riilroad Oo . reunvel from the Superior Court of Wake oouuty, the removal was argued by S. G Ry an for tbe plaintiff, and Hoa George Davis of Wilmington, an 1 A W Hay wood for defendant, and in the case of same plaintiff, against the Sea board & Roanake Railroad Company, the plea in abatement to the jurisdic tion was argued by Arinistead Jones and F. H Busbee, Esq's for plaintiff and John. Devereiix Jr., Esq.. for de fendant Decision of the court not announced in either case when our report closed. In the case of Hinted States vs J Peace and Simeon Tippett. of Gran ville county, tuft on warehouse bond, Jury empannelled and court took a recess for dinner. In Memorlam The following resolutions havnj been adopted by the Committee of the Board of Aldermen on Fire De part men t. Whkrkas, This co umittee has learned ot tho death of Walter R Womble, which occured on Novem ber 33rd, 1891, who since May 1889 has been its untiring, zealous chair man; therefore be it Rbsoltbd, That in the death of Walter R. Womble the city of Raleigh has lost an upright, energetic, honest citizen vhose taking away in the prime of manhood is a loss whic'a will be felt by all. Rksolvkd, lhat in the death of Walter R. Womble the Board of Al dermen has lost a faithful, zealous and earnest member whose pl-.ee can nt be easily filled. Resolved, That in the death of Walter R. Womble this Committee and the Fire Department has lost a true and faithful friend, one who never lost an opportunity j'o give aid when aid was needed, so to encourage our volunteer firemen in their efforts to make the Fire Department a success. Rhsolvbd, That to the family of the deceased we extend our heartfolt sympathy in the death of him whose life in all things has been so marked with unselfish acts; so noble in the love of friends. Thomas Badger, Joseph E. Pogub, M. A Parker, Committee. At a meeting of the Chief and As sistant Chief of the Fire Department, and the foreman and assistant fore man of each of the fire companies, suitable resolutions were also adop ted. After a beautiful preamble, the resolutions adopted, are as follows: Resolved, That the officers and members of the fire department ex tended their sympathy and sorrow to the bereaved family of the deceased, and to assure them that they will long hold in memory the name and true worth of their departed friend Resolved, That the houses and apparatus of the department be draped in mourning for thirty days as a small token of our respect and love for him who, during his life gave time, energy and talent to the work of upbuilding the fire department. Resolved, That the committee on the Fire Department be requested to incorporate these resolutions with their proceedings that the same may be recorded on the minutes of the Board of Aldermen and the commit tee, and that a copy be sent to the family. E. B Engelhard, Chief; J R Fer rail, Ass't Chief: R E. Lumsden, Fore man Rescue Co.; Walter Wollcott Foreman Capital Co.; W. A. Wynne, Foreman H. and L. Co. ; S. S, Hawj Kins, Jr., Foreman Victor (Jo.; W Snow, Foreman B. and L. Co The i mi in, i Juch Company. No event in amusemMjt circles has ever created more interest than the appearance of the Einina Juch Opera Company at Matropoliton Hall to morrow night. It will be such an event as will draw forth the largest and most select assemblage ever seen on a similaa occasion i.i Raleigh. It will demonstrate that th people of our city appreciate to the fullest ex tent a higher order of amusements We would ixdvis'-all who wish to wit ue the performance of one of the fi nest cperae to secure sea s early. A special traiu will be run from Wake Forest tomorrow to enable the the teachers aud students of the Col lege to attend the Emma Juch Opera performance. "It is now stated that the decision in the merchants' purchase tax oases will not be rendered until after Christ mas holidays. A much appreciated Christmas present will be one of Hughes' Grand Rapids or Crown Jewell carpet sweep ers, 3t The Most Lasting Present After all is a handsome Picture, which is a lifetime reminder of its giver. I have in stock the finest line of artist, Proof Etchings'and steel en gravings it has ever been my pleasure to offer for sale. Frbd, A. Watson, 112 Fayette vi lie Street Lost. A Buggy Robe, large and very handsome. Lost on the streets of the city last night. Suitable reward will be paid for itB return to No 515 North Person street. Every One Rich or Poor Can Buy Christmas Things at "Tuckers." It does not matter whether you have much or little money to spend for Christmas things, you can find al most every article you want at "Tuckers." Handkerchiefs, gloves, shoes, stockings, infants cloaks, in fauts caps, uen,8 Scarfs, jewelry, pocket books, hand bags, fur muffs, work boxes, work baskets, dolls, ohil dren's chairs, tidies, and a thousand other useful articles, and no matter how little you wish to spend, you will be able to find something nice at "Tucker's" for the price you want to pay. W. H. & R S. Tucker & Co. For Rent. I arge house, two blocks from the oapitol. Neighborhood the best. Julius Lkwi. & Co. P. If You Did You Would. If you realised how much money could be saved by trading at Swin dell's in one year, you would not spend any money at any other store but Swindell's We sell heavy winter underwear for a little more than half of what you pay at other stores for the same qualitjof goods, and nice clothing for men and boys Yu can save at least onef.hird of your money and get the s viae class of goods. La dies and mens fine shoes are sold for a great deal less money than other stores ask for them, and in dress goods, we are away down under anything you can possibly find in price while the quality is the same. Wo have a I t of men's very heavy bleached can ton flannel drawers at 31c, as good as you oan buy at 50c, a lot of mens fine heavy red wool drawers at $1, the same as you pay $1 75 for anywhere, a lot of children's shoes, heavy leath er tips at 35 cents, regular S5o goods, and we oould go on and fill these p& ges full of articles. We are selling away under any one else. - SwiapxWs, SPECIAL NOTICES. Our stock of Christmas and holiday goods is complete. It will pay every one who thinks of buying a present of any kind to come and buy of us. The largest aud best selected and cheapest we have ever put on sale. For the accommodation of our custo mers we will from now till Christmas keeep our store open till 9 p. m. no28 1( Woolcott Si 8c N. Norris' Dry Goods Store Stylish Dress Goods. Just received a large invoice of new and sty li h dress goods, among them may be seen some of the latest and richest productions of the European markets. High class novelties in woolen effects, fancy silks, velvets, &c, with a magnificent line of dress trimmings to match. Narrow silks and jet gimps, &o., at lower prices than ever quoted ou same quality of goods. Norris' Dry Goods 8torb. NO. 42 Hardware, &e. NO MAN can be happy with his face all scraped and sore from 8HAVING No man can shave well with a sor ry razor, The moral is to call and buy A GOOD RAZOR. We offer razors that are Rood; we have just received a large stock. Our name is stamped on the razor, and every one is WARRANTED. AZORS very light weight. AZ"R8 mfdium weight, AZORS heavy weight. ypOur razor with name RALEIGH etched on it, is finest can be manufactured. thomas a. mm sons. RALEIGH, N. C. 1891. 1892. Millinery. Fall and Winter. The latest novelties and best styles in HATS ANT BONNETS now readv FOR THE TRADE Hair Goods, Stamped Linens, Em broidery materials, Wools, Zephyrs and Yarns of all hinds. Orders from a distance will receive prompt attention. ns UB REESE 209 FAYETTEVILLE ST. ap9 tt Dry Goods, Notions, &c. W.HiRUUCIllBfCO. F OR THE HOLIDAYS Ice Fish Oysters, in any quart it y, also fresh fish at my cellar No 823, S. Wil mington Street, Fresh Norfolk Oys ters received daily. Orders filled promptly. T, K. SQRRKU.. Je tt Ice daily, Every season we make special preparations for the Holiday Trade, and this year will be no exception to our custom, except our pres ent display will be on a grander scale than we have ever before attempted. We are now making a magnificent exhibit tion of dry goods and fancy ware of all kin is for the holidays, and the variety is so grea that every one rich or poor can buy. FINE FURNITURE, RBNCH CHINA., ART POTTERY, BRIO A-BRAC, DOLLS AND SMALL WARES E OF VERY DESCRIPTION. WE would recommend that our patrons make their selections early before the lines are picked over, thereby securing the choicest things. If- ME i fttortcfc 1
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