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VOL. XXJX.
RALEIGH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24. 1893.
NO. 103
I -m T . lit
curumtr,
Locals picked "Up Hani 'and Tereand
. " BeOtt D. ;
Flee weather again.
Tbe festive oyster Is beginning to
loom op considerably.
Several marriages are in prospec
tivs the e mlng fall.
There is perfect reign of quiet at
the court house today.
Watermelons and cantaloupes get
ting comparatively scarce.
The Jockeys are all happy over
their respective steeds. . ! ' )
Several of the business houses are
closed this evening fo the races.
The streets are reedy for the sprink
ler again, notwithstanding the recent
rain
Tbe different trains today brought
in large numbers of persons for the
races.
Cheap ear rates will prevail for
Brookslde park tonight 8 for 5; open
air concert. v, $
At Brookslde park tooighfyou'can
seethe "human snake "the bone
less wonder.'? ; ' , - . 4 - I '
The track is in fine trim and the
horses in admirable order. The
sport is excellent.
A considerable number of persons
from a ditauoe are in the city at
tending the races.
We learn that the outlook is for an
increased attendance. In the Graded
schools next session. : 1 .
The health officers inform us that
the condition of the city was never
better at this season.
. - , 1 ... f i
North Carolina day passed at the
world's fair without any demonstra
tlon. This is to be regretted.
The contortionist who performs at
Brookslde park tonight actually dis
looaifthis neck, and still he lives.
And now it is suggested to use pos
tal notes for currency .Why not, and
postage stamps too, for that matter.
A considerable number of ladies
attended tbe races this afternoon and
seemed to enjoy the sport immensely
It is understood that next Monday
CongVtss will vote ton. tbe repeal pbi
ositlon. ' In the meantime the coun
try is in the throes of expectation.
Several very large and powerful
locomotives are in course of con
structlon for the Beaboard Air Line
and will soon be ready for operation.
Sales at the tobacco warehouses in
Durham have been suspended tern
porarily. Doubtless this gave rise to
the recent rumor that the factories
had shut down.
A wag was asked by a friend on the
street today, if he met his bills
DromDtly these hard tlmas He re1
plied that certainly he did.Jas he met
one on nearly every corner.
Amid all the crush of 'matter and
wreckage in other parts of the land,
we can say with pride that our banks
are as solid as the rook of Gibralter
and our people are stemming the tide
like heroes. Raleigh is always con
ervative and safe 1 '
Oo to Brookslde Park tonight and
enjoy yourself. When it is considered
that two persons an ride on the
treat oars for five cents it would seem
the occasion. Fine music and other
amusements.
Relics are coming in at intervals for
the North Carolln Antiquary Society
but not as fast as they, should.
There are thousands of curlosties dis
tributed throughout the State, of no
nse to the owners, but might be of
valuable service to the public in the
way of exhibits.
The, lwn party tq -be given Jj y this
19.1Iks oVtbeTlrst Faptigr cfiurch tiaS
bnen postponed until torn irrow eve
iilog It will be held in rear of tbe
postofQee from 5 to 11 o'clock p m.
Tbe young ladles of the Sunday
chool and elureh are requested to
assist lQ distributing refresnwenU
Entertainment
The King's Daughters of Brooklyn
eburoh will hold a festival in front of
tbe ehurcb on Thursday evening
August 24th, 1803, for the benefit of
the King's Daughters. Everybody is
cordially invited. Let everbody turn
out and help this noble society in
their good work.
The Sunday School Association.
The 17th annual convention of the
8nnday School Association of North
Carolina convened in the First Pres
byterian church, at Greensboro, last
night . President Burkhead was ab
sent and the meeting was called
to order by vice President Ramsey.of
Salisbury. The attendance is very
airge, and It is' expected that the ses
sion will be productive of great good
to the Sunday school interest of the
State.
A committee was appointed to con
sider the matter of a normal training
Sunday school.
It mav be a matter of interest to
thnsa mhn Lrn to tha races todav and
tomorrow to knoW tUtt there will be
a plenty of ..arbecue and other good
things on tbe grounds.
Mnat I0.i1rht.rnl weather for the
races and a large crowd in attendance.
j Arrived Today.
A laree lo-id of stone jars-ne, two
and three gallon size'. I also have a
large lot of .'telly glasses, glass fruit
jt.rs.tid fruit cans, jar rubbers, pre
serve Kettles, yo. Kespecuuny,
au24 8t J C S Lumsden.
. Anguat Discount. ...
90c buys tl worth of anything we
have. Take advantage of our Aun
gust cash discount of 10 per cent off
and save money.
tj A onerwooa s uo.
For Rent.
Two small houses, located in cen
tral Dart of citv. for rent cheap. For
terms, &c, apply to
BUSS ' . " ; v w "
An excellent family
cow for sale.
au23 8t
Apply to W H Hughes.
Nickel alarm clocks. , 97o
Nickel day clocks, - , 81c
Toilet naner. Der Dackaee. 7o
Note paper, per quire, 4 and 5c
Good white envelopes, per pkge, 6c
m ii hi.
' ' w OOUCOII B."
We have received our fall stock of
children's and boys' school shoes and
do not hesitate to say tnat tney are
good ones, especially ? the boys, at
$125, $150 and $2 "
wooucott s oons.
Wanted at Once
To buv three 'or four nice show.
cases. 'Address,
Williams
& King,
Raleigh, N C.
Agency.; -':
We have secured the agency for the
celebrated Butteriok patterns and
havef a complete line on hand.' ; Also
monthly fashion sheeta. ire a to every
one. Delineator ana large counter
booksxat usual price.. . Swindell.
I
For Rent.
Four room cottage.-' Apply to P H
Hushes. Postal Telegraph Co. aulD
... - .
". .-. For Bent.
A brand new 5 room house on East
Lenoir st. Terms easy. Address or
call on R E Parham, Raleigh, N C. a5
For Bent.
' A nARt nix room cottaire with
kitchen and servants, room on Hali
fax street,-next to capitoL Possession
given at once. Appij to
B. F. Montagub,' Guardian.
Office over Com'l and Farm's Bank.
Befirlfarerated Water "velona.
I WatenueloPB are very . abundant
and cheap but most of them inferior
in quality, but ' we can now offer, at
moderate prices, the famous Florida
Grays, blood red, sugar sweet and ice
cold at theurystai ice factory, : "
i . Jones & Powell.
Closing Out Shirt Waist and
.niton suits. . : . .
We wish to' make a clear sweep' of
our Washable Eton Salts and Shirt
Waists and to do this we have mark
ed the Canvas Eton8nits down to
2 9 marked the Duck Eton Suits
down to $3 93.
Our silk shirt waists worth from
$J.0Q;to$7.60;nojw.m rked down to
$3 00 each. , Our, striped .Zephyr and
and Batiste' waists worth from $1.50
to $3.Wnofaire.rked dowd to $1.00 A1'
HAtAR x noser wo.
. m rs in fs. nk (stasis .
SOMETHING NEW.
You Need an Asrneable Tonic
to Overcome tbe eltect of
the summer and malaria,
and build up your aystem
for the fall work.
WE HAVE IT!
Bf, Winn and Iron haa
lone; beeu considered the
. BFT NUTRITIVE TONIC.
Hut It ban beon too expensive
aud It was offensive to delit
: cato stoninchs.' We have
overcome all those dlfflcui
lies and offrr you Ileef.Wlne
; and Iron for 50c per PINT
bottle, FUL.L measure. We
guaraatee It to be the most
palatable and In rig rating
Tunic ever made tiemeni
ber th price, 50c per ptut.
Soecial attenttou to fine pre
scription w ork at reasonable
price.
SHELLING & HICKS,
Cor Payetteville and Morgar Sta.
IVIcKimmon & Co.,
133 Fayetteville Street,
Our stock of
DRUGGISTS
suhdrie:
is select and full An elegant line of French
Briar Pipes and Smokers Goods generally.
Call -and'-Sp,3 -Them.
aul5
DO'
. NOT BUY YOUR STA
tionery until you see our
stock.
RALEIGH STATIONERY CO.
A SHEETS WRITING
TV n Paper and 25 Envelopes for
Scents.
RALEIGH STATIONERY 00.
PRICES I :UI AM-
mocks.. Call early
.before . they are all
gone. RALEIGH STATIONERY CO.
1
FOR
STYLISH STA
tionery visit the
RALEIGH STATIONERY CO.
BBC
BARGAINS IN
Croquet Sets and Lawn
' ennls i5aus.
au94 RALEIGH STATIONERY CO
. Assignment.
Oar buyer has been In New York
some time and while there was able
to attend several large assignment
sales and bought a large lot of goods
at about one half price. These have
been received and we are 'offering
them to you at about half price. Oth
ers try to imitate but our prices are
positively the lowest. One dollar will
buy more goods from our store than
frbm any other store lq the state.
. Swindell
! r The Sllyer Bill.
.We drn't? know what congress will
do about tbe sll ver aouar or tne gold
dollar, but we know that you can
buy more goods with either one from
our store than you can buy from tiny
other store in this state. .
' Money Is scarce and times are hard
and for that reason we have made
special efforts to place goods before
you at hard time prices
Remember we have a large stock
and you can buy anything in our
store for about half price. .
r ' 4 ' Bwmdell.
' Cut Flowers. Bouquets.
Floral designs, roses,, ooleus, palmri
end other plants for bedding culture.'
Celery. . late oabbage and collard
ulants. - .. . H. STBINMBTZ, Florist.
i Telephone 118. jel2
I ;, For Bent.
I -Two 1-room cottages on North East
a a a.
street, addiv 10 -
I"
. i - . " " A H Bl 1- .
1 ' a J9 Bkruuaon.
Ugl6
W SHOE SALE. jl
Great reduction in
FINESHOES
FOB THE
hext - 30 - daysJBMY B4BYCABRIA&B
Everythirg at
FACTORY PRICES
E30 o 40 percent saved.
KTOHEIS'
DRY GOODS STORE
213 Fayotteville street.
We invite special attention to our
IDSUMMER CLEARANCE CJALE
IDSUMMER JLEARANCE kJALE
OB
Trimmed Millinery
AND ALL
Straw Goods, Mnslifi Hats & Saps
for children,
Fancy Ribbon at a hi? redaction.
Stamped Linnn. Hair Gods. Jewelry and
Fancy Notions .
As we are to nue aeain ia the fall we
want to reduce the stock as much as possible-
MIS? MAGGIE REESE,
my2 114 PAYETTEVILLE 8T.
Next fa Fred A Watson's.
Making Ready
For Fall
Having completed our annual inventory
we have maked down very many articles of
. . . . .. .. i
a summer character to the wholesale prices
to close them out. . . , .
Bargain prices have been made which
judges of value will recognize at once. Great
cuts have ben mide on all low cut shoes.
Blacks and colors.
Bpncial prices on underwear. Broken
lines of ladies fine shoes at about cost. Fold
ing fans from 5c up. ,
Just received new line of white eoods.
laces, towels, handkerchiefs, &c. ,
We snow the best at prioes unparaileiled
in this market . The convincing proof is
mine goo stnemseives
A n early inspection is requested.
in
This morning at the Lyon Racket
Store a bad accident happened. As
yon all know the knife, is a bad wea
pon, but. we ' use It of en.' The price
ib cut in two on all lines of slipper?.
Don't fljlbs this big reduction sale.
TUE ITQU RACKET STORE.
IS
JIIAU&IE
fi
Business
G. A. Suerwooa & Co,
Stuck His Enife
Them
Hardware, &c.
We want
The Floor
Space and
Now Marked
At Costfor
Cash Only.
$ (1.99 $ 6.05 $ 6.45 . $ 6.64
6 75 8.25 9.39 : 12.fc5
13 75 21 15'
Thos.fl.Briggs&Sons.
RALEIG1H, N.C.
If you are a citizen dt -your
interest to h ive
furnishei. Nothin?
to the beauty oi7
inerer it will he in
t 0
rrooim neatly
Jds so uiuch
Jesiiience as
good, moe, s'
ntil fur-
niture,
this
cannot be beaten in this or anv othetLcon-
!L ml l .1 1, . . . . .
uiuiuiy. Auey nave an tne noveiues in i
. the business, such as Bureaus,
French Beveled Looking Glass
es, Willow and . I? at tan
aaKSiChairs, Wardrobes, Mat
tresses, Ac. They nave
the finest," fcret ,
tiest and nob-
biest .
BABY CARRIAGES
ever seen here. The NEW HOME Sewing
jsacumea ppeciiicy. aiso jm aumlli
Needles rnd Oil. Besides, the firm
will keep you cool by nice gifts
of Fans and Caps. .
REMEMBER THE PLACE
Exchange Pias Southside M'rk't
Dry Ooodm. Notfona. r.
fir
it
101s
mm
1 TUCKER'S
GREAT SHIRT SALE
FOR IV1EN.
An TTnlaundried Shirt, genuine N Y Mills
Muslin, 2100 linen, reinforced back and
front, custom made; 100 hundred dozen
bought at a price from our regulai manu
facturer on account of a c'antelecl order of a
wes era house. . These shirts are perfect fit
ting and full regular . in . every particular;
nd will be sold at on' PO cents, and they
are good enough for anybody.
' ' ''..-
We are closing out our entire lines of Neg-, .
1 1 T J fll. i . "J"'"f ' ' - .
Jigee ana run uosom onirvs.
We give you your choice of our Negligee
Shirts for tl and 91 50; former prices 12,
$2 50 and 92 75. , i L: ' . ; ,
We give you your choice of our Puff Bo
som Sh'rts for 91, worth from 91 50 to 92 25. '
; Besides thesa, we have a job lot of 91 and
91 50 Dress Shirts we wiL" sell you for 50 eta ,
and 75 cents. . , . , t
vl n.i r;s: tucker t ea