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VOL. XXVII.
RALEIGH, Fill DAY, SEPTEMBER !. 181)2.
NO. 118
The Weather Today.
For North Carolina: Showers.
Loeal forecast for this vicinity:
On Saturday, fair, slightly warmer.
Local data for H hoars ending 8 a.
m. today:
Maximum temperature, 80; mini
main temperature 66; rainfall 0 00.
CITY IS BRIEF.
The switchback at the fair grounds
has been suspended until October.
FaJl.tmslness is looming op cons Id
erably. New goods are coming in
freely.
The election laws have all been
sent out to the different counties of
the state.
Messrs. voollcott & Son have on
sale the official badges of the Cleve
land Carr Club.
All members should attend the
monthly business meeting of the Y.
M. 0. A. tonight.
Commissioner John Robinson is in
attendance at the Cabarrus fair in
Concord, by special invitation.
Epworth League, No. 24, will meet
tonight at 8 o'clock in the Sunday
school room of Edenton street church.
Our friend Doghi has a queer look
ing "varm nt" which was caught in a
rat trap. The question is, "what is
nr
The regular monthly meeting of
th Y. M. 0. A. will be held tonight
at 8 o'clock. Fall attendance te
quested.
Students are still coming in to the
Agricultural and Mechanical college,
and the attendance is expected soon
to ran up over a hundred.
When weak, weary and worn oat,
Hood's Sarsaparlllia is just the med
icine to restore your strength and
give you a good appetite.
The board of managers of the Ral
eigh centennial met this afternoon at
5 80 o'clock at the mayor's office. The
work of preparation goes bravely on.
The new officials of the Chamber of
Commerce all express a determina
tlon to push matters in relation to
the progress of Raleigh during the
ensuing year.
Don't fail to attend th concert to
night at Metropclitan Hll. Mr
Cunningham arrived i;. he city' from
Richmond Va this morning au 1 ' will
be in attendance.
The committee for the arrangement
of the mass meeting proposed to be
held next Monday night, held a meet
ing at the office of Mr. Geo. O. Heck
this morning at 10 o'clock.
A few delegates to the Republican
State Convention lingered in the city
yesterdav. They took in all the
points of interest and seemed to en
joy the electric street cars hugely.
Next Tuesday night has been set
apart for the meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce. President Johnson
has appointed the regular committees
and much work has been mapped out
for the ensuing yeaV.
The work of decorating for the re
ception of Mr. StPvenBon and others
will commence early next week. Any
suggestions or contributions of flags,
bunting, &c , will be cheerfully re
ceived and appreciated by the com
mittees in charge.
A fine lot of beef cattle and sheep
were brought to market today. On
arriving at Exchange place, near the
market, the sheep made a break from
the drove running at a rapid rate up
Fayettevllle street. The small boy
was delighted and aided the owners
to recover the flock. - f
There will be a love feast service
held at Central Methodist Church
tonight, beginning at 8 o'clock. The
fourth quarterly conference for this
charge will be held Monday night aN
ter the olosejof the services. Dr. J. A.
fjunningglm tht presiding elder will
occupy the pulpit Sunday morning
at 11 o'clock. Services will be contin
ued each night during the next week.
The public are xordially Invited to
MASS MEETING.
The Citizens of RaIHgu Called
la Council.
It has been determined in view of
the visit of Gen. 8tevenson and other
distinguished gentlemen to our city
on the 16th Inst, to call a mass meet
ing of the people of Raleigh at Metro
politan Hall ou Monday evening next
at 8 o'clock.
We predict a rousing crowd on the
occasion to pledge the hospitality of
our city in carrying out the grand
program laid down.
Let it be one of the most enthusN
astto assemblages that ever met in
oar city, eo that it will be heralded
forth to the world that the capital of
the "Old North State" knows bow to
receive the strangers within her gates.
We suggest to the committee in
hargeto 8rt aside the galleries for
the ladies. Hundreds of them would,
in all probability, lend their presence
and encouragement to the occasion.
Let every business be represented.
We want the active co operoflon of
all so that the welcoming hand may
not be confined to any particular ele
ment. Make the meeting the preparatory
note to the grandest ovat ion ever
see a here.
The reputation of our city is at
stake
We must sustain the fair reputa
tlon of the "Old North State" for un
bounded hospitality
Let the distinguished gentlemen
leave our borders with a full appreci.
ation of the people of our glorious
Southland.
Close up the places of business
early Monday night, so that the
young men can turn out in force.
Personal.
Mr. Claude Sherwood who recently
went North to purchase a fall and
winter stock of goods returned Wed
nesday afternoon. His new stock
will be opened in about a week when
the patrons of the Visitor will be
duly informed.
Col. F. A. Olds is enjoying a short
vacation at the Littleton Panacea
Springs
Mr J. N. Hubbard who has been
quite lick, is somewhat improved.
Mr. Nicholas John, formerlly of
Raleigh, but now of Norfolk Va , is
in the city.
Ex. Judge Womack, of Chatham
county, is at the Yarboro House.
Mr. H M. Farns worth hps return
ed to the city from a trip to Groton
Massachusetts. Mrs. Farns worth will
remain in Grjton for awhile. We
Are pleased to see him looking so
well.
Mr. W. S. Stalllngs former clerk in
the office of the State Auditor has
gone to his home, from where he will
go North to engage in business.
Rev Dr. Wm. M. McPheeters, pro
feasor of Greek at the Theoligical
Seminary of Columbia S. 0. is In the
city. He is the youngest son of the
late Rev. Saml. B. McPheeters and
nephew of Col A. M. McPheeters
whose guests he is.
Gov. Holt, accompanied by the
Board of Internal Improvement haB
gone on a tour of inspection of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road.
Mrs. W. J Ramsey and Miss Etta
returned to the city yesterday after
noon after a pleasant visit to rela
tives and friends in Beaufort and
New Berne. '".
We were glad to learn that the
symptoms in the case of Mrs. N. M.
Rand who has been ill for some time
was thought to be more hopeful this
a. m.
We met up this morning with sev
eral blue looking gentlemen who
backed their judgment in the way of
betting on Sullivan. They say the
uncertainty of things in this world of
ours sometimes is past finding oat.
Most of them declare that they are
' off" from such business in the f u
tare,
Tled
At his home near Durham yester
day at 12 o'clock, Mr John W. Gatlis
ag d 67 He wna orotber of Mr. W.
A Uatt's, of this city.
A her re3iaence on East Hargett
corner of Person street, this morning
at 2 o'clock, of typhoid fever, Miaa
Lula Bttile.v, daughter of Mr. F. L.
Bailey aged 16
The funeral wi'l take place from
the Baptist Tabernacle tomorrow
niorniiig at 10 o'clock.
Mrs Catharine Hoghlan died at
St. John's Hospital yesterday af
ter a lingering i'lnens.
1'h funeral took place this mornHg
at 10 o'clock from the Church of the
Good Shepherd.
Best fresh table butter at D T.
Johnson's.
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Another lot of that fine N. 0. flour
made from new wheat, $3.50 per half
bbl sask at D. T. Johnson's.
Sullivan and (Jorbott
The Sullivan and Corbett fight is
over and several people lost money.
That was their own fault. So it will
be your f luit and also your loss of
money if you do nt t take advantage
of the values we will offer you from
now on. In styles we can suit the
rxost fastidious in any department
In price we are confident we will have
no trouble. Every department will
be solid and complete stock noth
ing left out. So if yon do not come
ana see and be convinced you, like
the backers of Sullivan, will loose.
D. T. Swindell.
Another lot of fine N. O. hams at
D. T. Johnson's.
One thousand gent's Waterproof col
lars 10c each; 1,000 pairs children's
and misses nose at loo a pair, the
greatest bargain in hosiery ever shown
in this city. Our stock of dress goods,
trimmings and velvets for the fall and
winter is complete. Our goods are all
marked in plain figures and one price.
W oollcott a Hons.
Sep7tf
New river mullets by the bbl at D.
T. Johnson's.
House tor Rent
On corner North Dawson and Lane
streets with 8 rooms. D C Murray.
Best pure cider vinegar at D. T
Johnson's.
Imported Clothes.
The following letter speaks for it
self and needs no comment. The
goods referred to will arrive and be
placed on sale by the end of this week:
Haddbrsfisld, Eng Aug. 1, '92.
Mr. Geo. N. Walters, Raleigh, N. 0.:
The fall selections of woolens tfhich
wo have made for you this season are
of the finest qutvlity . that our looms
have produced. They have all been
made from specially selected Austra
lian wool. You can highly recom
mend them for their colors and dura
bility. In designs the quiet and sub
dued appear to be those demanded
by the ultra fashionable merchant
tailors. You will find your patterns
in styles far superior to any we have
made for the English market
Fish Kit & Jo ,
sep8 tf Manufacturers.
Photographs. .
Go to B. S. Mattock's for your pho
tograph3 1131 Fayettevllle st. al tf
For Reut.
Store No. li. Favetteville Street.
Apply to Dr. J H. Crawford.
sepl tf
Fresh Fish and Oysters.
I will have fresh flth and ovotern
daily at Sorrell's old stand, Wilmiug
ton street, Ed Stephens.
I'rvt fVr Sl'veuson
We are m. w iioriii i very full lite
of turning and fl rn for decoratiDg
purposes Decorate your houi'8.nd
places of bu lars ia honor of Gen.
Stevenson's vUit Theee goods we
can supply la lar-J quantities and t
the very lowtst priws
W. H & R 8 Tucker & Co.
THE GREATEST
BARGAIN !
OP THE
FALL SEASON
We have placed on sale fiom to-day until
the first of October, best quality of BERLIN
ZEPHYR at the uniform pric of
5c. Per Oz.
Usually sold at 10c,
New York Milline-y & Dry Goods
Baziar.
211 FAYETTE VILLE STREET.
MY W STORE!
OUR ENTIRE STOCK FINE
AT GREATLY
REDUCED PRICE:
From Now Until the First of
September.
NCRRIS' DRY GOODS STORE,
213 Fayetteville striet.
Dress Oiols and Trimmings,
Table Linens and Napkins, To vela.
Boys, co ie one, come all, to
THE LYON
RACKET STORE
and get you a campaign cap.
Children's shoes, ladies' shoe3 and men's
shoes.
Ladies' rubber shoes 20 to 29c.
Men's " " 38 to 49c.
A sheeting, yd wide, 5c; plaids 4c.
Express wagons, shoo rly hordes and dol.s
and toys.
Lvon Racket Store,
HERE WE ARE!
IN FULL MOTION.
gJAll the newest and latest novelties in the
furniture line at unheard of low prices.
Too much to enumerate.
Splendid suits furniture on the route from
$12 50.
up in to the hundreds. Choice for
everybody. Call early.
Odds and ends of every description all at
the very lowest prices.
THOMAS & MAXWELL
Exchange Place."
Hardware, &c.
$5.85
$685
58.10
S9.25
-LOOK-
AT TUE3E PRICES
AND
DO NOT FORGET
TO CALL
AND
$12.63
$14.60 L0 K AT THIS LINE
1K Cil VJJ!
$1810
FRESH, NEW
BABY
CARRAIGES.
Every one marked at cost with freight
added. We offer these goods at cost so as
to clear our floor for another line of goods.
Now is the time for a bargain.
THOMAS H. BR1GGS SONS,
RALEIGH, N. O.
AUGUST
CLEARANCE
SALE!
Until Septembar we will close out, regard
less of cost, all trimmed and untrimmcd
Millinery, all Fancy Ribbons, Flow
ers, and everything in
AT PRESENT fN STOCK.
A NICE LINK OP
STAMPED LINEN
VERY CHEAP.
A full assortment of Embroidery, Silks and
Cottons.
WRMUNTOWN WOOL
AND ZYPHEBS
NOW IN STOCK.
MISS MAGGIE REESE,
209 Fayetteville Street.
Dry Gootlii. TVottttiit, &,
r.HiHWCfl.
Attention is directed to our
present new lines of Carpats,
being the largest and hand
somest ccllectiofi ever shown
by us. Th s assortment em
braces evry grade from the
most inexpensive Ingrains to
the Royal Wiltons.
We urge our i'atrons to make
early selections and nut wait
until the Fall rush begins be
fore buylrg.
(S. H. R. Under Mi
123 and 12? Fayetteville Streft ' .
MILLINERY
CARPETS.
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