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VOL. XXVI.
RALEIGH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1892.
NO. 62
tyA uew safe for sale cheap,
ply at this office.
Ap-
For Sale.
We have two Fete of twenty five
volumes each, of the Cth Edinburg
edition of the great Encyclopedia
Brittannica which we will sell at two
third the publisher's price for the
next ten jay"- This is an opportu
nityof a life time. See advertise
ment and description in this issue.
Call at the Visitor office and exam
ine them.
NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Reporters S e and
Hear otta Giving to Our
Headers-News in Brief.
The present damp weather is rather
bad on the grippe folks
. The cold wave passed off yesterday
leaving damp, murky weather.
Winston shipped 260,000 pounds of
tobacco last week.
Judicious advertising is said to be
the highway to prosperity. Try it.
There are eighteen persons in the
county jail awaiting trial mostly for
minor offenses.
Samples of Spring goods are already
being displayed by some of the com
mercial travelers.
Birds are unusually plentiful in our
market. They are generally large
and fat.
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholder of the Raleigh Cotton
Mills will be held at the Mayor's of
flee on Wednesday, January 13th.
The death is announced, in Lamar
county, Ala , of Mrs. Pdllie Strick
land, in her 88th year. She was a na
tive of Wake county
The sale of fertilizers, it is thought,
will be about as large as usual this
year. The demand for tags is very
large. The new silvtr half dollars and
quarters are being fast, coined at the
mint, and il! soon be in circulation.
They are said to be beauties.
The Agricultural and Mechunica
College opened for the spring and,
summer session today. It is though
that -the attendance will be must
larger than heretofore.
We have not heard much of late
about a chape) at Oak wood Cemetery.
Such a building would be of great
convenience and in keeping with
most citi s the size of Raleigh
The outlook for J muary in the
weatherliueis anything but pleasant
Most of the month it is predicted,
will be bad.
The editor of the Atlanta Journal
made C. P. King, its main correspon
dent a present of a fine geld watob as
a Christmas gift in appreciation of
his services in North Carolina.
The pupils of the different schools
in the city have been returning from
their holiday vacation during the
past few days. There are many new
additions.
Commissioner Jno. Robinson will
leave for Memphis tomorrow, to at
tend the meeting of the Commission
ers of the Southern States. One of
the main subjects proposed to be dis
cussed is some plan looking to a re
duction of the acreage in cotton.
There will be a large increase in the
acreage of grapes in this section this
year. Although the shipping last
season did not turn out as well as de -sired,
yet much 'of the fruit this sea
son will be utiliz :i for wine making,
a process which it is thought, will
bring better returns.
We most sincerely hope that the
street car company will see to it that
their matters at the power house are
in permanent good trim before com
mencing to run asraln. This thing ot
running by "fits aud jerks" is any
thing but creditable to the company
and surely it is not relished much by
the public
The attendance at the graded
schools is about as large as ever this
season.
A large number of convicts were
sent today to work on the State farm
on the Roanoke river.
Mayor Badger had another quiet
time today. The go d order prevail
ing in the city is commendable.
CoJ. Faison desires the report cor
rected that eight convicts have died
from grippe on the Roanoke farms.
Only two have recently died, and one
of these from consumption.
The auditorium question seems to
have about died ont. It is a much
needed institution in our city, and
we hope that the present year will
not pass without some step in that
direction.
Misses Clara and Lilla Morris, of
Kinston, are in the city soliciting sub
scriptious to the Herald of Health.
It is published at Kinston by Dr. Hy
att, and is said to be an instructive
paper.
We are glad to heas that a new and
powerful engine has been ordered fot
the power house of the Electric Rail
way Company of this city. It is now
in course of construction and the
company hope to have it in place at
an early day. t
Heavy Loss.
Nashville, Tenn , sustained a very
heavy loss by fire on Sunday night
last, estimatad at $6J0,0)0. Among
the sufferers are Messrs. A. G. Rhodes
& Co., a br inch of the same firm in
Raleigh. Their loss is placed at about
$3 ,000, which wili be deeply regretted
by their many friends here.
Y. M. C. A.
A meeting for the purpose of effecting
a re organization of the Young Men's
Christian Association will be held at
the Sunday Sehool room of the First
Presbyterian Church tonight at 7
o'clock. All p rsons interested are
cordially invited to be present.
Our Bonds.
We recently bad a talk with our es
teemed State Treasurer, and he in
formed us that there was still a very
large amount of what are known as
old North Caroline six percent bonds
in the hands of holders on which
uo interest was being paid, and which
provision is mde for funding at four
per cent under what is known as the
''act to compromise and settle the
State da..,t " It is almost impossible
to conjecture who holds these bonds,
or why they are bought in. The
funding act has now been in exist
ence for several years, and has sev
eral times been extended in the hope
that the holders would conclude it to
their advantage to accept what is ap
parent must be the liberal terms of
fered by the State. The act will again
expire in July next, and thos ; who
do not take advantage of the propo
sals made will have at least to await
the action of the next General Assem
bly for extension. It may be that the
holders, whoever tbey are, hug the
"flattering unction" that the State
will offer better terms, but this illu
sion may be as well dispelled. North
Carolina has acted as fairly as could
have been expected of auy people
who had recently gone through the
throes of a tremendous civil conflict.
We feel reasonably certain in saying
that no better terms can now be of
fered, Even if there were a disposi
tion to do so, it would be unjust to
those parties who have already ac
cepted tha torins and are drawing in
terest at 4 per cent on their new con
sols. A few days since a batch of
about $100,000 bonds were surrender
ed, but they are not coming in to
such an extent as is desired'. Remem
ber, the time will soon be here for the
act to expire, and it would seem that
a word to the wise in this respect
would be sufficient at least to cause
holders to think seriously about the
matter.
A. Social Session.
We are going to have a funny play
at Metropolitan Hall on the 18th.
Sprague's famous comedians will ren
der "A Social Session," whieh is said
to be really a side splitt.ng perform
ance. The Atlanta Constitution says:
It abounds in unusually funny sit
uations, bright dialogue and catchy
music, and goes along with a dash
and vim from the opening overture
until the finale. Th musical n;im
bers are strong and catchy and of
sufficient variety to suit any music.vl
taste.
Harry F. Hall, a8 the Yankee far
mer, is very clever, and gives an ex
cellent portrayal of the New England
hayseed on his n itive heath. James
Hennessy, as the gentleman of color,
is funny and gives the part a smack
of naturalness without burleequeing
Harry B. Roche, as the actor, and
Charles Whiting, as the dude, were
very favorably received. Miss Kate
Sprague made a capital Daisy Field,
and all her vocal selections were
heartily encored. Altogether 'A So
cial Session" is a very clever comedy,
and is in the hands of a competent
company.
W hat is Swindell Doing ?
Well, this is an impertinent ques
tion, but the answer is simple and
here is the, answer: Swindell is at
tending to his own businers. He is
letting other people's business severe
ly alone. Swindell is selling right
many more goods than he did last
year. Swindell knows that prices
low enough will make people find
money that has teen hid away in the
old green chest for years. All these
things taken together make a combi
nation that will unlock any man's
purse. Swindell is not responsible for
the dull times and cannot afford to
suffer by them, All carpets at Swin
dell's are being sold at actual cost.
On next Saturday all our millinery
stock will be offered at special sale.
All hats at 2"o, French felt, &c. Also
plumes, feathers, ornaments: jets tnd
ribbons. All our chenille curtain
portiers are on sale this week at $5 75
eacii regard less the cost of same.
Visit Swindell's, if you would save
money.
A Queer Day.
This has been a queer day in many
respects. There was absolutely no
news stirring, and nobody seemed to
care which side went foremost. To
the enquiry :
"What's the news ?" Came the in .
variable reply.
'Nothing."
"What is your opinion as to so and
so." "Well" comes the answer.
"I don't know,"
"Have yon heard anything from
Ohio ?"
"Well,
either."
that
Save money by trading with 0. 0.
Ball & Co.
I don't care about
Let them light it out.
"How is business ?'r
"Well, not so good as might be,
but hoping for better."
"How about the street cars ?"
"Well, if they run, all right, if not
we c n walk."
We met up with a strictly candid
man after awhile. "What are the
prospects for Raleigh during 1802?"
"Neter better" was the quick re
spouse. We are going to have a pros
perous year, because we have lately
gone through the test of bad crops
and our folks are determined to econ
omize and make renewed exertions.
Reflections of a sound character aL
ways bring, success, if viewed in its
proper light. Our folks are determine
ed to stare old fate in the face, and
you will see that the end of 1892 will
And Raleigh on a higher plain of suc
cess than ever b fore." "See here,"
continued oar candid friend, "tel!
you readers that the merchants are
going to buy more cautiously this
year than for some time past. They
are going to purchase just about
what they can conveniently sell, and
the riDg of the auction bell will be
heard less frequent in the land; there
is no cause for despondency. Tell
your readers so.
We left with the impression that
there is Ufa- in the old laud yet, at
least for all who have the push and
energy to work for it.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cloverdale Dairy.
In consequence of the lamented
death of Mr J. Horace Davis, the
Firm of Davis & Bradshaw is dis
solved from this date.
John Bradshaw.
December 31st, 1891.
Hardware, &c.
Having taken into partnership Mr.
Nathan Tyson, an experienced dairy
man from Wisconsin, tbe business of
the late firm will bo carried on as
heretofore in the name of Bradshaw
& Tyson, who will continue to sup
ply their patrons with their cele
brated gilt edge buHer and separated
creara.eithor direct or through Messrs
Eberhardt & Pescud.
I take this opportunity of thank
ing the public for their liberal sup
port of th late firm and to request
the continuance of the same. Tele
phone 118.
ja2 St Jons Bradshaw.
Buy your lamp oil of C. O. Ball &
Co.
Honest School Shoes.
The holidays are now over and
children are about to begin school
again, and to provide one's children
with school shoes that will wear well
and not cost too much is a matter
worth considering. We can supply
an honest shoe for children's school
wart-t very reasonable prices $1.
$1 25 and $1 50. We have of course
finer shoes than these, but we do not
hesitate to sty that better shoes than
these were never shown in Raleigh at
the prices.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co
You can save money by buying
flour of C. O. Ball & Co. r
J. P. Dahlborn, the sign painter,
can be called on or addressed at his
office, 109i Fayetteville st. He guar
an tees the finest sign work in the
State. dfSl
Pigs feet and tripe for sale by C. O.
Ball Sc Co.
Boarders wanted at the Moseley
House.
Sugar cured hams l?c pound at C.
G. Ball & Go's,
Nice y. llotv bananas at A. Dughi's.
Phone '.23. ja4 6t
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For Sale.
The lease of two lots on the Sauu.
ders' property, corner Boylan and
Tucter streets.
Terms easy. Apply to
Wm. J Saunders,
Real Estate & Gen. Agt
dec 18 lOt 426, Saunders St.
The Moseley House is central, neat,
convenient and pleas int. de30 6t
Rooms furnished at the Moseley
House.
Another fine lot of Oranges from
Mr J. S. Carr's grove in Florida just
received at A. Dughi's
Ice Fish Oysters.
Ice in any quantity, also fresh fish
daily, at my cellar No 228, S. Wil
mington Street, Fresh Norfolk Oys
ters received daily. Orders filled
promptly. T. E. 8orrelTi. 1e8 tf.
NO MAN
can be happy with 'his face all
scraped and sore from
SHAVING
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 good; we
have just received a large stock.
Our name is stamped on the razor,
and every one is
WARRANTED.
AZORS very light weight,
4ZOR8 medium weight,
AZORS heavy weight.
J3?0ur razor with name
RALEIGH
etched on it, is finest can be manufactured.
mm i mm sons,
RALEIGH, X. C.
1891
1892.
tilery
Fall add Winter.
The latest novelties and best styles
in HATS AN i - BONNETS now readv
FOR THE TRADE
Hair Goods, Stamped Linens, Em
broidery materials, Wools, ..Zephyrs
and Yarns of all kinds.
Orders from a distance will receive
prompt attention.
NORMS'
Dry Goods Store.
Stylish Drags Goods.
Just received a large invoice of new
and styli 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, &c, at lower prices
than ever quoted on same quality of
goods.
Nomas' Dry. Goods Stork.
KISS MAGGIE REESE
ap9tf
209 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
Dry Goods, Notions, &e.
W.I.7.B SJOCUBsCO.
Shoe Department.
RELIABLE FOOT WE AB
AT
MODERATE PRICES.
In our Shoe Department we do not cater
to s 11 any special class of shoes, except we
will not sell shoddy shoes we keep only re
liable ones. We carry a general line to fit
and suit every oue.
TOADIES! SHOES.
For f 1 50 we have Ladies' Kid Button
Shoes, the best for the price ever shown in
Raleigh.
For $2 Ladies' Kid Button, Common Sense
and Opera lasts.
For 2 50 Ladies' Kid and Grain Button,
Common Sense nd Opera lasts, plain toes
and patent leather tips.
In addition to these, our lines are com
plete in all the better grades to the best hand
work.
Gr
ENTS' SHOES.
For $2 50 wa have the best shoe for men in
ihe city.
Foi 3 we show a shoe that is not excelled
in any respect i,y any other f3 shoe.
In the liner qualities of Gents Shoes, w
have all that our experience can smmpst a.
4 full Une of widuhs B, C, D and E.
QHILDREN 3 SCHOOL SHOES.
Children's st.-. ng shoes for tchool wear at
$1, 1 25 and 11 50 per .pair.
I . H. & l H. Tacker & Co.
123 and 125 Fav ette ville street,