S1)C B VOL. XXX. Bee second page for other locals. Oyster Iroasts are all the rage in Wilmington and vicinity. - Congress is simply killing time un til after Christmas ' Col A M McPheeters left for Win. ton this afternoon on business. 8wlndell' windows are things of "joy and beauty," especially in the doll line. The weather prophets predict un usual stormy weather between the 83d and 86th inst. No doubt much country produce is being held back until Just before Christmas. The appointments of the Metho dist conference in Wilmington, will probably be made known tonight. It would be a correct thing to get op a nice dinner for the old soldiers ' on Christmas day. Now is a good time for the chain ber of commerce to present their scheme for good sidewalks. New Berne Is shipping dressed bear meat to New York. It is said to pay well. Mr John 0 Lewis, of Baltimore, is in the city. He will, remain until the Christmas holidays with his fa rents, Mr and Mrs A M Lewis. Mr W C Richardson, of the 'Vest era Union office, left this afternoon for Winston on business for the com- P ny- The men bers of the Missionary 8o ciety of Central M E Church are re quested to meet Tuesday afternoon at 8.80 o'clock. Mr D W C Harris, Lawrence Wor ring and Master Chas Blalock cap tured a lid duck with a bean shooter while roaming in the woods near th1 cicy yesterday. The attention of the Street Com missioner is earnestly called to the condition of the sidewalk on the north side of HUlsboro street just be yond the railroad brllge As a nit ter of necessity iu wet weather pedes trians have to take to the street. It should be attended to. Especial attention is called to the announcement that the version that excellent comic opera, Ifl 111 0 RALEIGH,. MONDAY, DECEMBER li. 1893. Its Common Seuse. Each day yoa wait to buy Christ mas goods leave a smaller assort ment Every day some desirable f ticles are indirectly sold oat a tfoit desirable goods sell first; you kno this. D T SWIBDrfUt. Mney, money, Money. To loan, from 60c to $50 upon household goods, matches jewelry or o: her security. Easy payment and confl lential. Ihk Pkarl Loas and DkpobitGo. 128 Wilmington Street. Tooth Brushes. We have a choice line of tooth brushes at prices from 10c to 50c Bnelling & Hick's Drug Store. Nutritive Tonic. Hick's Beef lion and Wine is the best restorative to do.' Only 60c pint bottle. Snelllng & Hick's Drug Store. Nice Yellow Bananas Cheap by the bunch or dozen at D T Johnson's. Bicycles at cost. boys sizes at Hughes. The rush t Thomas & Maxwell's from now out will be great. This Is noticed because there has never been a time in Raleigh when such bar gains are offered in the furniture line Just thin of It. You can fur nish your parlor aud bed room at 6 per cant above cost You cannot af ford to lose such an opportunity, so call and see. Small Wares For Xnias. Hunareds of dolls at prices lower than they have ever been offered In Raleigh One hundred satteen cov ered down cushions at only 75o each. One case of Japanese screens at $3.99, would be cheap at $5.00. Silk cov ered down head rests at ha'f the usual prices. A miscellaneous line of stamped linens, many of them at one fourth their regular prices. Hundreds and hundreds of small and inexpen sive articles suited for gifts for either a lady or gentium a Our b'g store Is now iu full holitay re s and every body has ou provided for. rucKsa & Co. - To Couuiry Merchants. If you are needing dolls and toys for Christmas trade, you come to Swindell's and we will make you New York pr'c-is as we are largely stockT in thest gno is especially UP- o get tueui ,tJJ3& too insuy up with La f -i t r 1 - Th Vew York Dry Goods and Millinery Bazaar hai lust r'ceiv'd au eleeant Una of goods, suitable for holidny present, consist, lug of furs dress pattern's, gloves U en and silk handkerchiefs, mnlfl-rs. stantiDed linens. R. & Q. corsets, underwear. tia. fcc. dc8 Dog Lost. Black and white setter James Moore. Corner Martin and Dawson streets de5 lw pd Lad es felt hats at 25c, worth fiom 50 to 75c, at the New York Millinery Bazaar. dec8 Fries and stews 25 cents each at A. Dugbi's Telephone 123. Wood. Coal. All kinds hard and soft coal. Also wood, cut or long, constantly on hand at lowest prices. Sep ltf. T. L. Eberhardt. ' For the Holiday Trade. A beautiful line of silk and linen handkerchiefs Initial, plain, hem stitched and embroidered in su'ab, satin and Ihina. Latest oriental de signs in tecke. scarfs, puffs, four in hands and Windsor ties. French novelty dress patterns suitable for presents. Kid gloves and dress shoes and hosiery in packages Is suggested as gifts of the substantial kind. C A 8herwood St Co. Fresh oysters woeninq. at A Dughl's 9teU Desirable Dwelling tor Bent. Six room house, No 111 Blood worth street. Apply to John M Womble, with Tucker St Co del We have made a large redaction in prices of our ladies and misses hats. Woollcctt St Sons. We will keep our store open from the 4th to 23d December till 9pm., Woolloott Ss Sons. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for.cl bruises, sores, ulcers, salt -s ver sores, tetter, chapxad' blains, corns and " , and positiy'T" required 1 ,l , perfect sa , - , ed. PricJ- , .'.,' by John, " 7 1 . . GHRISTHIAS! Much Money. Littln Tilonev. This means that if you have plenty of money to devote jto Christmas presents we nave lust the thintts you want; If you have only a little amount to spend for gifts a dol lar will do more for you at the bookstore than t any other place. We have everything that is new and at tractive in our.hne and will take pleasure in helping yoi select the pf 'S most appropriate for your kindred and friends. ALFRED III-1 ill 4 CO. DON'T "PUT-OFF todav what can be done tomorrow. 8end THE VI8I TOR to a friend or relative. Take It your self. It Is only 25 cents a month. Winter Millinery, Xmas Goods. We are offering special bargains in all tnmmel Millinery for Ladies, Misses and Children. A full line of EEEEEREEEEE l?P,Ii,l?t?'E,iri?l7T? IINF: " I. '".II l US HUE REESE. Hardware '4 i ; ' K ,- PISTOLS, SHELLS AND o-crjsr goods. BZAMINI THI NEW 8TYLI STAR OIL STOVE HEATSR, -SEND FOR CIECULAR.1 I Ul lip RALEIGH, N. C. Are you laterested in Low Prices? THE QRA.NDEST OPPORTUNITY, . AWAITS YOU. Tremontf un MARK-DOWN on Kj srtaiu Lines. Gladdens the Hearts in TiHigjara Thos HRrinfTQ2?nnQ 4 ii If-: : v tie Tycoon," which is 1 4 V I Mar '.