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- best oaxbrsKpD 50 LOAVES F0R:Si:,Aii AT ... . T. L. SWINK'S. A. Parkers Christmas Goods are now open for in spection. For CAKES of all kind, Fresh Baked, call on - ... T. L,. SWINK. Main Street, Opposite Court Hovse. WEATHIR FORECAST ! Showers and colder to-night; Wednesday fair. vol; vi. SALISBURY, N. C, TUESDAY EVENING; DECEMBER 19, 1899. NO. 94. AT THE MILLS.. Vane Mill to Work at Night The Xesler's New Superintendent. The director's of the Vance cot- ton mill held a meeting yesterday morning and decided to put on a double force of hands for night - - work. The mill will begin night work during this or next week. The new superintendent of the Kesler mill. Mr, F. L. Kobbins, I has arrived and taken charge of his work. Several car loads of new ma chinery for the Salisbury cotton mill have been received and will soon be placed. " Struck the Wrong Man- The other night as Henry Morri son, the colored watchman at the Main street railroad crossing, was groins home, some one threw a rock which struck him on the head and paralyzed him for a while. This - happened on the railroad near the Fisher street bridge. There were two men standing on the side of the track and as Henry approached one of them threw the rock. As soon as this occurred the men saw they had struck the wrong man and saying something n frrrt thar ninrln rkTT I to that effect they made off. Change of Superintendents. Mr. K. J. Davis, who resigned as superintendent of the Wiscas- sett mill at Albemarle, was here yesterday on his way to Goldsbo- ro where he will superintend a mill. His successor, Mr. H. H. . m. ---- - - ar 1 iioyd, ot JNew liediord, Mass., ar- rived at Albemarle yesterday. Superintendent Farrell, of the Lhrd Cotton Mill, Albemarle, nas resigned. Mr. Newsom's Brother Dead. Mr. A. II. Neweom received a telegram from a brother, E. P. Newsom, dated Huntsville, Texas, Dec. 17, which reads: "Jeff died in San Antonio today; will be buried in McKinney, Texas." t cr l ii nr. ti en is anuiuer uruiuer ui in. Newsom, and was chief of police of McKinney. Holiday Rates for Students Tickets will be sold by the Southern to students and teachers upon presentation of certificates signed by the superintendent, principal or. president of schools and colleges, on December 15th to 21st, inclusive, with final limit to January 4th, 1900. Mr. Kluttz on Committeee. . The Speaker of the House has announced the committees for the session. We notice the name of Congressman Kluttz, of this dis trict, on the committees on Census and Manufactures. Holiday Railroad Rates- y On account of the holidays the Southern will sell round trip tick ets for one and one third fare. Tickets will be on sale Dec. 22 25j 30-31, and Jan. 1st, continuous no.usA.orA with limit, tn .Tan ' 4-th. Goto Wallace's clothing store for the choicest selection of new, nobby neckwear, men's fancy hose, dress and fancy strirts, silk and linen handkerchiefs, white and colored mufflers, nobby kid gloves and suspenders, gent's cuff but tons and nobby scarf pins, choice, up-to-date iurnisnmgs ot every kind nothinsr more suitable for Xmas presents. . .. Headquarters for- Christmas oysters, when the demand is the greatest. Place your orders with us to-day. When the rush comes we will take care of you. Yours to serve, Brown & Sou. r Phone 111 Fob Rent. The Lutheran par sonage to suitable party. Apply to A. . .vi mecou. Fr your own benefit read Cohen Bros. -ad. - - . - ' c Wood Any kind, delivered at nncfl. We are up delivering: ful cords for $1 .75 and $2. 00. Geo. Fink. New Department store MqNEELY-BUTLER. I Lieut. Robert McNeely to Marry GenL Butler's Daughter. . The engagement is announced of - - I Lieut. Robert W. McNeely, U. S. N., to Miss Marie Cuthbert But- i i Ier, daughter of Gen. and Mrs. M. jC. Butler of South Carolina. The marriage will take place in February ' Lieut. McNeely is a Salisbury boy, and Is now stationed at In dian Head Droving grounds, near Washington City. v I ! - - - ' , ROWAN RIFLES Will Have Target Practice Christmas, Weather Permitting. It is the intention of the Rowan Rifles to I have a march to Rock Bridge Christmas day. weather permitting, and a target, practice at that place. This practice was to have been held Thanksgiving day but was postponed I on account of the weather. - The Rifles will not meet tonight. Robert Coon Bead. Prnf i "T . ( Vinn has rfnrnrl from Lin JontoD to wMch place he i was call eel last Thursday night by the announcement of the serious 1 i - if, . W illness of! his brother, Robert. When he J reached home Robert was dead J lne interment was j made Friday. The deceased was 17 years of age. lie was one of a taraily ot nine child :en. His father is one Gf Lincoln's best and most promi- I nent citizens. Robert was taken witn pneumonia week before last. tje was iot alarmingly ill until Thursday morning. A. change lor the worwe came on suddenly, and he sank rd pid'y, passing away that night. - I.' t Rev.-W. L. Lingle Called. ! I I A congregational meeting was held at the First Presbyterian church inJConcprd after last Sun day morning's service, for the purpose oi extendms: a call tor a pastor. The congregation unani mously extended a call to Rev. W. , Lingle t of Dal ton, Ga. gle is a Rowan county Mr. Lid boy. ne ' TV is to Marry Miss . Merle Dupuy the 2nd of next month. i To Attend Synod. Rev. CJL. Miller, of Ilex, came over this I morning to attend the special meeting of Synod, he not Knowing that the meeting; had been postl: ironed. Mr. Miller went pn to Rockwell his old hdme,to spend several days hunting. Big Hogs Mr. Jli J. Miller, who was in I i he city today, tells us that Mr. Martin Miller, of Gold Hill town ship, killed four hogs yesterday which weighed 1,200 pounds one weighing 540. Get your Oysters for Xmas at Jackson s. Do not wait until Monday, but have your tonsorial work done at once at the Climax Barber Shops. The biggest bargains tver been sold in Salisbury. You can get them now at Cohen Bros. Wanted: Experienced male or female book canvassers can secure contracts on very liberal terms for best bosks on the market. Old Nohth State Publishing Co. S. 11. Swicegood, Manager, North Main Street. Read larry Bros.' change of ad in to-day 's paper. Christmas sug- erections r- Wood fori Sale. Full cbrds $1.75 and $2.00. De- livered at once to your door. . , : Geo. Jb ink. Mrs. felXhuf chill, Berlin, Vt., says, running sores. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured her." skin A. spe- cific f oi j piles and diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. James plummer. SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS. Will Be the Attraction for Theatre- Goers Thursday Night. The celebrated San Francisco Minstrel Company, said to be one of the oldest minstrel organizations in the country, will afford the next entertainment at the Salisbury or era house, next Thursday evening, December 21st. Of the perform- ance of the San 1 rancisco people at Pittston, Pa, the Post of that jity saysrs ;, . James H. Whitney's San Fran- Cisco jyiinstreis, wmcn appearea l-l II at the opera house last night made a decided hit and- each individual performer will "be remembered for some of the most clever work' ever caboose and three cars of the third passed along the railroad and de seen unon our stace. The music section were smashed like kind- tected them. He took them off of was an especially fine feature and to indiyidualize would be to say of one of these really fine vocalists what applies to all. Beuvias,.the contortionist, was a show m him-t self." James Carroll and Cook and Hall, each in' his line, would be hard to surpass, and the audience showed its appreciation of their clever work. George L. Piatt, the phenomenal male- alto, was crrpnf not nnl v ns n niHlo filto. hut, also as a female impersonator. . , w , . lugh McVey, the club juggler, probably surpassed anything in his line ever seen on our stage, Mons. Louif, the Japanese wire" artist, and John Goss, commedian and novelty artist, pleased the au dience immensely. Granite Mounment- Mr. James Horah has had pretty granite monument erected at the gravo of his father, Mr. John M. Horah, in Chestnut Hill cemetery in memory of him. Plac ing the shaft being completed Fri day. Mr. James Sprinkle did the work. I . Resolutions of Respect. hereas, it has pleased our : heavenly Father in His' allwise providence to call from oiir midst faithful and devoted member of Church Street Missionary Society, Mrs. Mary J. Eagle, who depart- ed this life Dec. 5th, 1899. There- ore, be it ' Resolved, -That the removal of one who was so devoted to the i work leaves a vacancy that will be deeply felt, yet we bow in humble submission to our heavenly Fath er's will knowing that He doeth all thmsrs well, and that our loss is her eternal gain. 2. We extend to the bereaved amily our heartfelt sympathy and pray that tjrod may comiort and sustain them in this sad affliction; and that we all may so live in this ife as to meet her in that beautiful and to which she has gone.1" . 3. That a page of our minutes be dedicated to her memory, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and a copy sent to tne .worth uaroiina Christian Advocate and the Daily Sun for publication. Mrs. A. W. Northern, Mrs.M. C. Rufty, Mrs. T. R. Garner. ' ' Committee. The best shave in the city; at the Clin.ax Barber Shops FOR SALE. Distillery and E remises complete, known as the ug Roseman place, about six miles from Salisbury, in Provi dence township. Every thirig ready to begin work, lor particulars apply to H. C. Trott, '. Salisbury, or J. B. Baily, Sapona, N. C. If you want a lamp of any de scription go to Harry Bros, and will find a full assortment. .ton Rent 4-room cottage near passenger depot. A. W. Winecoff. : . 4Le Triomphe" the best $1 kid glove made. You gef them" at J. 11. Reid s. X . . . -f "I was nearly dead with dys pepsia, tried doctors, visited min eral springs, and grew worse. I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. That cured .me." It digests what you eat. Cures indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn and all . fprms of dyspepsia. James 11 nmmer. TWO FREIGHTS COLLIDE. Three Men Hurt in a Wreck On the Southern. The delay of the tram from At- j lanta yesterday was caused (by a J freight wreck near W elf ord, S. C. We understand that the third section of No. 74 had stopped when the fourth section ran . into the rear. " A dispatch from Spartanburg to Charlotte gives thedetaifcj of the laccident as follows: : . j - "The fourth section ! of No. 74 crasnea mio inerear ena oi jno. - i 1 i j. - r 74 at Fair Forest, a small station five miles from this 'diy, at an early hour this morning. The fling wood. V f "Conductor John Nash, of the third section. Engineer A. C. Orr and Fireman Joe Austell of the fourth "section, were painfully in- jured. !' j "The cars were loaded with cot- ton, whirh was snatr ered about, the track. ' J ; "The .rahoose of the third sec- tion landed squarely on top of the Ifnnrth Siflr-tinivs Anorin . - ,. The iniured men were taken to Spartanburg, where theySouth jerns surgeon . attended- their track wtis not wounds. The cleared until last night. To Hunt Duck. Messrs. W. C. Lindsay, R. Lee Crawford and D. L. Gaskill left this morning for Morehead City near which place they will spend a weet dues hunting, r Air. i a. Beard preceded them a day or two. The party anticipate a big time. During their absence 'from the city they will be T kept posted by the Sun. Death of a Bright Boy. Linzie, the 16-year old son of Mr. Chas. White, of Barbers Junc tion, while running at school last week broke two of his ribs from the effects of which he died this morning at 5 o'clock. He was an exception of a boy, kind, friendly and obedient to his parents, and j was liked by all of his associates j and neighbors. Mis familiar tace will be missed by quite a number of people. E. A. B. Horrible Crime- Parmele, N. C, Dec. 18. Rob bers entered the house of Mr. Sam uel Taylor, near Oakley, Pitt county, Saturday night, and plun dered it. After going to Mr. Samuel-Taylor' house they went to the house of his sn, Mr. G. O, rr l . iiii.ii ii : 1 . I xayior, Kiueu mm ana Durnea nis house and him in it. bunday afternoon Henry lay lor and Mack Taylor, colored, were arrested, and Jthe evidence indi cated that they were guilty. It is eared that they will be lynched; but it is tto be hoped if they are guilty that the law will be allowed to take its course. Fresh Saratoga chips, pin mon- " les, picKies, cranberries, .oranges, apples, candes, , etc., . at T. F. Young's. Go to the Excelsior Studio for fine photographs. . Capes and Dresses almost given away at Cohen Bros. sale. . Santa Clans is Here. - 1 As usual he has made Buerbaum his headquarters. Owing to the "Expansion" mania, at present so strongly prevailing, he had to expand" to keep up "with; the march of events. He is. display ing at Buerbaum's Store the most "expanded" and largest stock, of beautiful Christmas gifts to., be found in Santa's Arctic home. 'As is his custom he takes good care bf the children, he does not forget the old folks, but he slyly add tastefully has . brought the most beautiful things for the young la dies. Young men don't forget that ! Besure to inspect the tre mehdous-'fetock at Buerbaum's. Thee is only one Santa Claus and he makes his headquarters at , BUERBAUM'. ATTEMPT TO WRECK. Two Dynamite Joints Placed on the Track at Concord- The Concord btandard reports an attempt to' dynamite the Flori- da special near Concord: No graver offence has been per- petrated in the mstory or our county than that on last Saturday morning when some one placed two joints of dynamite, with the caps inside of them, on the railroad track just a short distance above the Buffalo mills. They were fas- I. 1 i -1 1 reneu w me ran securely. By some good fortune Mr. Jbhn Moore, who is a straight-forward and trustworthy old gentleman the rails and started to the depot to report the matter to the agent, and had walked only a short dis tance when No. 337 the southbound New York and Florida tram blew. It is enough to mak one shud- der with fright to think of the re- suit had Mr. Moore not detected the dynamite. A wrecked train and losses of life would have re sulted The news was quickly heralded to headquarters and detectives are at work on the case. It is hoped that the 'search for the miscreant will be fruitful and that he will meet the punishment deserved for his intention to kill not only one but many.. - . . COMING AND GOING. Brief Items About Salisburiani and Their Friends. Col. Paul Means of Concord, is in the city. Mr. Walter Peacock has gone to Gold Hill to spend Christmas, Col. A. B. Andrews, of the 1 Southern, was in the city this morning. Mr. M. V. Richards, land and emigration agent of the Southern, was in the city this morning. Miss Marion Hsilig came home last night from Elizabeth College to spend the Christmas vacation. Dr. Sea well Webb and family were here returning to New York from Biltmore where they had been with Mr. George Vanderbilt for a few days. Mrs. G. W. Howson and child are visiting at Knoxville, Tenn., and will goto Morristown, Tenn., to-day or to-morrow to spend a while. South Rowan Items. The people are through seeding. Some have been turning stubble . for, next year's crop. Some are p.nttincr wood for market durin? the cold weather. Last week the people in South Rowan killed some good hogs. Mr. David L. Correll killed one that weighed 426; Mr. Wm. D. Bos- tian killed one that weighed 470; Mr. Ed L. Pethel killed two that weighed 330 and 400; Mr. Henry Pethel killed three that weighed 300 apiece; Jilr. Leone Patterson killed one that weighed 320. This is,a list of some of the big hogs killed in South Rowan. There .will be a Christmas tree in old Lutheran chapel Christmas day. There was communion ser vices in Mt. Zion Reform church oA last Sunday. , We haye the best prospect for a goojl wheat crop-1 have ever seen in South Rowan this time of the year.;,.1'' - " Much success to the Sun. ' Yah. Get your Xmas meats at J ack Eon's market. He keeps the best. Avoid the rush; have your hair Lcfut to-day at the Climax. Moose's car is the place . to" get your photos taken. The best cab inets in the city only $1.50 per dozen. Call at once. You will find warmth and com fort in a pair of our" house' slip pers. They make a Very accept able Xmas present. Harry Bros. ABOUT THE CITY. General Summary of Local Happen lugs in and About Salisbury. See Old Santa Claus at the ba zaar to-night. bee the beautiful decorations at the bazaar tonight. The small boy with the tin horn has already begun to celebrate. For 25 cents you can get an elegant supper at the bazaar to- night. Mr. Jim Sloan has had a phone placed at his wood yard. It is number 172. Master Cleveland Robertson, of High Point, is staying at D. M. Miller's store. ivir. yv. ii. uverman sold one r TTT "" . r-v v of his fine buggies to J. T. Wyatt, of Faith, yesterday. J. Allen Brown has just received a supply of the best grades of lime and coal. See ad. Another narrow guage engine has been received at the Spencer shops to be overhauled. Mr. T. R. Powlass is off from work at the Southern shops, on ac count of vaccination. There is a material increase in he number of Christmas shop pers on the streets to-day. The hour for the Christmas tree service at Union church will be 1 instead of 2 o'clock as previously announced. The Salisbury High School is closed, to , re-open on Thursday, January 4th. Josephine Coit. The bazaar will be opened to the public at the Catholic rectory and school room this evening at 6 o'clock. Mrs. W. L. James has rented Mrs. Kliffmuller's new house on North Main street and will let it out by rooms and sets of rooms. The just as good are not as cheap as Queen Quality. The just as cheap are not as good as Queen Quality $3 shoes. Burt Shoe Co. Don't fail to visit the bazaar to night and see the many beautiful things that will be on exhibition, j You will miss a rare treat if you ail to go. Of course you expect to have the best meats for your holiday easts. Read. A. L. Shaver's ad. and learn where to secure the best. How the gift suggestions come crowding in as you glance into our show windows. Shoes and slip pers galore. Burt Shoe Co. The Christian Reid Book Club will theet with Mrs. Richard. Hen derson at 3 o'clock Wednesday af ernoon. Author for the evening, Charles Dudley Warner. The Brown Clothing Company propose to make this their banner week in the clothing department of their store. Watch out for their mammoth advertisement which will appear in" the Sun to morrow. Mr. C. E. Mostellere, a profes sional meat cutter and sausage maker, arrived in the city yester day morning from Charlotte, to accept a position at Mr. A. L. Shaver's meat market, corner Main and Council streets. Wobdside is on -a 'boom. Two new comers arrived there last night, one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Peeler, and one at Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wiley's. Woodside will soon be quite a arge place and may beat Faith. Place your order for ybur Xmas Turkey with Jackson at once. He has some very fane ones. At Wallace's .clothing store- rare bargains in all1 our suits and overcoats reef er and vester over coats for boys. Special bargains in boys 3,4 and 5 years old, reefer and vester suits. . Shave at the Climax'. Shave at the Klondike. Hair cut 15 cents. NEW P0ST0FFICE BTJIDING. Will he Ready for Occupancy Next Month. Work on the exterior of the new postoffice building is nearing com pletion. The room to be occupied by the postoffice will be. ready for the office to be opened about the 5th of next month. We understand the moving of the furnishings of the office will be begun on the 1st. It was hoped to have the office in its new quarters by the .first of the year. Messrs. Bean and Isenhour will open their drug store in the other room on the. J0th or January. They have already ordered their stock. NEWS OF THE STATE. Condensed FromExchanges Tar Heel Happenings. The receipts of the Masonic fair at Wilmington netted $6,000 or $7,000. The first Masonic temple in the State has been built at Wil mington at a cost of $50,000 and the fair was-held to accumulate unds to liquidate the floating debt on this temple. The North Carolina ducking grounds are much frequented by parties from the North. A yacht containing a number of Philadel phia gunners reached Norfolk last Sunday, bringing with them 400 geese and ducks, 300 diamond backs and three deer. It is said that the Mocksville- Mooresville division of the South ern will be put under the manage ment of Supt. O'Brien the first of January. It is now under the management of Supt. W. B. Ry der, of Charlotte. Winston Ssn- tinel. To Educate Croatan Indians. Hon. Jno. D. Bellamy is em ploying his spare time in getting " t'jt ! I in some good worK ior nis dis trictwhich is most commendable. The last measure -introduced by Congressman Bellamy was en- itled: "A bill to provide for the edu cation and support of the children of the Croatan and Hatteras In dians in the southern part of North Carolina." The bill provides that the sum of $50,000 be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not other wise appropriated for the purchase and equipment of suitable build ings in the counties, of Robeson, Scotland, Richmond and Colum- s, for schools for said children. The'bill directs that the fund 'shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Raleigh Post. , Mrs. Lottie Mauney returned to Gold Hill this morning. Mr. J. L. Griffin, of Salisbury, and Miss Clara Swain, of Gold lili, . spent Sunday here. Con cord Standard; A Bank for the People. . 1.1" The Salisbury Savings . Bank will commence business during January, 1900. In connection with a general banking business we will make the Savings Department a prominent eature. Small as well as largo deposits solicited. Prompt and careful attention given to all business entrusted to us. We will occupy the ofhee of J. Sam'l McCubbins until our new building is completed. Lee b. Overman, W. F. Snider, President; Cashier. C. P. McNeely, Ass't Cashier. Be sure not to fail to call at Co hen Bros. sale. New Orleans, molasses, maple syrup and mountain buckwheat flour at T. F. Young's. For good firm meats go tb ver's market. Sha- We have a few nice fur collar ettes which are going very 'cheap. Victor Wallace.
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