TlflES
I TOR
NO. ,92i.
RALEIGH, N. C, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1899.
25 CENTS A MONTH.
VIS
a,.
("' ' BRUSH WITH REBELS
The Gunboat Napidan Shelled
the Filipinos.
AMERICAN TROOPS LAND
The Filipinos Were Poshed to the Hills
After t Runniof Fight Two
Haa4rc4 Strongly In
trenched. Manila, July 13. Laguna de Bay will
be putrolM Vy three troops of the
Fourth Qvalrj and the army gunboat
Napidan. --o force makes its head
quarters t the iwhiud, living on cascoes,
which tha men towed about to make
unexpected visits to towns, where there
were email force of insurgents for the
purpose of keeping the rebels moving.
There was an engagement at Mantiln
pa Tuesday. Vire hundred insurgents
were found entrenched. The Napidan
shelled them. Tart of the American
troops landed and had a sharp running
tight to the hills, where the insurgents
were too strongly entrenched for a
small force to attack them. Two .cav
alrymen were wounded, and the bodies
of ten insurgents were found. It is stip
liosed that the enemy's loss was about
thirty-five.
TRAINS COLLIDE.
New York, July 13. A gravel train
on the New Jersey Central with a long
line of empty cars reached the junction
of the main line at the same time as
the local express. The signals gave the
gravel train the right of way. The en
gineers of both the trains applied the
air brakes. The passenger engineer ex
pected the right of way. There was a
panic among the train load of com
muters who were bound for this city.
Some of them jumped from the cars.
The engineer of the gravel train delib
erately derailed it. thus saving ninny
lives. The locomotive met, but the
shock was so slight that none were
hurt.
GORMAN'S ILLNESS.
Magnolia, Mass., July 13 Gorman's
illness Is not considered serious, thus
far his family is taking entire care or
him.
J TO OFFER AMENDMENTS.
The Hague, July 13. Several govern
ments represented in the Peace Confer
ence will send amendments to the arbi
tration scheme. These amendments
will chiefly relate to the form drafting
exception to those concerning the Putch
proposals. The drafting committee will
assemble and prepare drafts for sub
mission to the plenary commission on
Monday.
"DRY DOCK DAMAGED.
Brooklyn, July 13. A heavy rain last
night badly damaged dry dock No. 2 at
the navy yard, and in all probability
the dock will not be available for nse
inside of two years. The bulge is
nearly sixty feet long and In width one
to four feet.
TAYLOR NOMINATED.
Lexington, Ky.. Jnly 13. General
Taylor was nominated by the Republi
cans by acclamation.
PARALYZED.
London. July 13. Lady Salisbnry
suffered a slight stroke of paralysis to
day. PAY POSTAGE
No More Bulletins Sent Free by the
Oovernnent.
The State Agricultural Department
must pay postage on the monthly bul
letins Issued by the Agricultural De
partment. It will lie remembered that the gov
ernment transmitted this matter free
f charge when the Agricultural De
partment and Experiment Station were
consolidated, but the last Legislature
iTorced these departments, .hence the
rovernroent rescinds Ms "free transpor
tlon" order. '
This Is quite ait kern for the number
of Bulletins issued is enormous. It
was through the efforts of Col. J. O. L.
Harris that the Bulletin was placed
n the free list before.
DR. SOHBNCK KES DENIAL.
Viena, July 13. Dr. Schenck denied
today that he had been consulted as to
the treatment of the Ciarine, who re
cently 'presented the Czar with a girl
baby, their third daughter. "I never
asked or attempted to practice my
theory on the Caarlna," he said "or any
other royal personage in Europe."
PAIR TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.
For Raleigh and vicinity: Fair tonight
and Friday. -:..
The weather Is clear - and warm
throughout the South, with the pres
sure somewhat above the normal. A
moderate depression is evident in the
upper Mississippi valley, with cloudy
weather in tha northwest, and eastward
over the Lake region to the north At
lantic coast. A focal heavy rainfall of
1.0ft Inches occurred at Philadelphia.
The changes in temperature have been
alight.
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MORE BAD BEEF
Another v Bad Case Detected
Today.
CONDEMNED AND BURIED
Negro from Country Brings In Bad Beef
Which is Attempted to be Sold by
L. A. Bailey Seixed by
Inspector McRary.
The importance of a thorough inspec
tion of all the meat brought to the city
for sale was again demonstrated this
morning.
A negro by the name of Cornelius
Chavers, from House's Creek township,
brought a Whole beef to town which
was thoroughly unfit for use, and yet
it was offered for sale, but unsuccess
fully, owing to the vigilance of inspector
McRary.
The beef was brought to town and
left in the wagon at the stall of I. A.
Bailey, who runs a beef stall on Har
gett street, managed by J. W. Weath
ers, of recent bad beef fame. Bailey,
it is said, offered to sell this bad beef
to butcher Dnucy for 2 cents per
pound. Inspector McRary overheard
the cinmrersation. Dnncy went with
Bailey to inspect the meat and after
seeing its condition refused to purchase
it. Inspector McRary followed soon
after them and also inspected the meat.
He promptly condemned it. He also
sent for Dr. James McKee, superinten
dent of health, who also immediately
condemned it and ordered it buried.
Tills was done by Inspector McRary
immediately. . The negro did not want
to give up the Iteef and asked to be
permitted to carry it Itnck to the coun
try and sell it. This was of course re
fused. He then asked to be permitted
to carry it home for his own use.
The negro says the cow broke her
neck while grazing. It was Improperly
dressed and in a bad sftate.
Mr. Xowell, of the meat market of
Mr. V. R. Crawford, says that Bailey
came to him and tried to sell a part
of the beet. He told me, said Mr. Now
ell, "that he hud a fat beef, badly
butchered, and wanted to know if I
could not use half of it for sausage. I
told htm no, we were not buying any
dressed beef or making any sausage
anyway. He did not name any price
to me."
It is also stated that Bailey telephon
ed Sam Woods, in the market, trying to
sell to mm or get him, to sell it.
Bailey was seen and said that he was
selling the beef for the negro on com
mission. Inspector McRary is certainly to be
commended for his vigilance over the
city's meat supply, and steps should be
taken to see that beef is not sold until
it is inspected.
Men who offer such beef as that of
fered today should be severely dealt
with.
SUPERIOR COURT.
John Donaldson Sent to the Roads for
Five Years.
Court met this morning at 9:30
o'clock. Judge Fred Moore presiding.
I lie following cases were disposed of:
State vs. Walter Daniel, injury to
personal property; plead guilty; judg
ment sus)ended on payment of costs.
Mate vs. Maggie Day, assault with
deadly weapon; plead guilty; three
months county work house.
State vs. T. S. Sears and Willie Oau-
dell. F. and A. Sears plead euiktv.
Judgment snuspended on payment of
costs. Defendant recognir-ed until Jan
uary term of court, 1900, for his good
behavior. Nol pros. to. Cnudell.
State vs. John Donnalson, larceny
'two cases); five years at hard labor on
the public roads.
State vs. Rufus Yates assault with
deadly weapon; guilty.
Court takes a recess until 3 o'clock.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS OFFERED.
Amongi the articles donated to be
offered as special premiums at the State
Fair October 16-21 next, are the fol
lowing from J. X. Riggan:
For the best hat for a doll, of original
design -and make, by a girl under .12
years of age (limited to North Caro
lina), one jointed Kerner doll, of the
value of $10. This doll has natural
hair and eye-lashes and Is more costly
and elegant than any ' heretofore
brought to Raleigh.
For. the best boat or vessel of any
kind, designed and made by a boy under
15 years (Hmited to North Carolina),
one chest of carpenter's tools, of good
material and variety, fit for practical
use, value, $10.
MARRIED LAST NIGHT.
Mr. Henry Cross and Miss Minnie E.
Jones .were united in marriage last night
at 9:30 o'clock at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Forsythe. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. B. C. Glenn.
Many of the frieada of the happy cou
ple were present and showered congrat
ulations upon them.
ATTENTION! DEGREE STAFF.
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' Degree staff of Centre Lodge. K. of
P., will please be on hand tonight for
practice. ..." .. ..
The depot at Wades boro was burned
this morning about 1 o'clock. The fir
started in the baggage room of the At
lantic Coast Lino.
HONOR THEIR RECTOR
The 25th Anniversary of Dr.
Marshall's Rectorship.
SERVICES AT CHRIST CHURCH
Beautiful Tributes to a Pastor Who has
Won the Esteem of His Con
gregation and the People
Generally.
Raleigh has certainly been fortunate
In having many able and lovable minis
ters within her gates during her his
tory. Among these is Dr. M. M. Mar
shall, the beloved rector of Christ
Church. For twenty-rive years he has
ministered to his large and cultured peo
ple and during all these years he has en
joyed their esteem and love In a wonder
fid degree, and today his many ex"vl
lent and lovable traits holds their de
votion. This est win and love is not confined
to his congregation, nor to the citizens
of Raleigh, but extends throughout the
State.
These expressions of love by his con
gregation were outwardly manifested
last evening when special services were
held nt Christ Church to celebrate the
quarter century rectorship of Dr. Mar
shall. The grand old church in which
si wauy distinguished North Caro
linians have worxhipitcd was filled to
overflowing, ami most npropriate serv
ices were held.
In addition to the many warm words
of love and friendship the congregation
presented a tangible expression to the
Lbelovcd rector in the shape of an ele
gant sterling silver bowl and pitcher
made in Japanese design. It was indeed
Jin exquisite vessel, and will bear the
following inscription:
Presented to
Rev. M. M. Marshall, D. D.,
By Members of Christ Church Parish,
Raleigh, N. C,
In grateful commemoration of twenty
live years of. faithful ministra
tion among them as
Priest, Pastor and i
Friend.
July 12th .
18741899.
July 12th being also Dr. and Mrs.
Marshall's wedding anniversary, the
waiter win Dear tne roiiowing inscrip
tions! inscription:
M. M. M.
M. S. M.
July 12th,
186(1-1899.
CONGRATULATIONS OF THE
VESTRY.
The following address was prepared
by the vestry of Christ Church and
read, viz.:
"Rev. M. M. Marshall, D. D., Rector
of Christ Church:
Reverend and Dear Doctor: The war
dens and vestry beg to offer you their
heart-felt congratulations uixin the oc
currence of the twenty-fifth anniversary
of your assumption of fhe rectorship of
Christ church Parish and to express the
hope that there lie befor.' us many more
years cf the same cordial relations be
tween yourself and your people that,
have existed for the past quarter of a
century.
It .must be a comfort and gratification
to you to fee. that in aH these years the
life of :hc parish has been undisturbed uy
strife and bickerings and that peace and
good will with mutual affection on boHi
sides have chiefly characterized it.
In the sickness and sorrows whien iu
the course of nature have befallen y,m
since you made your home with us oui
hearts have gone out in loving sympa
thy to you and to her who in holy matri
niony made this same day the red-lec'.er
day of your life's calendar, and now we
rejoice with you liotti in your restoic.l
health end in the happy conditions which
mark this auspicious occasion.
That God's choicest blessings may ever
rest upon you and yours is the sincere
prayer of
Your affectionate frieudi.
RICH. H. LEWIS, Senior Warden.
V. E. TURNER. Junior Warden.
CHARLES MKIMMON,
P. E. HI NIBS,
J. I. JOHNSON,
C. M. BUSBEE,
JOHN WARD, !
JOHN C. DTtBWRY,
C. M. HAWKINS,
CHARLES ROOT,
WILLIAM B. GRIMES,
F. P.- HAYWOOD, JR.
After the formal services were over
Dr. Marshall gave expressions to his
feelings eloquently and affectionately.
He spoke of the surprise it was to him
as it had all been arranged without his
knowledge, but that it came with the
greatest pleasure and comfort.
He referred to the kindly and affec
tionate feelings which have always ex
isted between the congregation and him
self. He alluded beautifully to the sun
shine and shadow of life.
"It was on the sixth Sunday rfter
Trinity that I preached my first sermon
here twenty-five years ago," he said.
' "and my friends, I tell you, from my
heart, that I appreciate and treasure
this manifestation of your regard and
love more than my feeble tongue can
tell.
He referred to the presence 6T Dr.
Daniels, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, and many of that congregation
who were present, and who had omit
ted their regular prayer meeting in or
der that they might participate in the
services. Dr. Marshall was evidently
much touched by this great mark or
, esteem.
' He sketched briefly the changes which
had taken place and the growth of the
Episcopal Church. .
I During my -pastorate, : continued he,
, there have been 664 baptisms, 413 con
firmations, lit marriage and 436
deaths.
Since t have been occupying this sa
cred desk more than an average congre-
gution of communicants have passed
away to the next world.
Within the ti.me encompassed hy the
length of my service to this church
nineteen, ministers of the Gospel who
have filled the pulpits of the various
churches of Raleigh have been call.'d to
their reward.
And I am so grateful to Almighty
God that I havo been spa red ami live
to speak here tonight in 'Ins capacity
of such ithings!
I'r. Marshall added oilier beautiful
thoughts and gave out Unit grand old i
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rendered with deep spirit hy ImiIIi choir
and congregation.
I lie Times-Visitor joins in the high
e-lecm and love whh which Ir. Mar
shall is held liy all classes and all de
nominations. OFF TO THE CONFERENCE.
A nuiulier of prominent Methodists
left this morning lor loiiis-hurg to at
tend the Raleigh District Conference.
Among these were l!ev. E. C. Glenn,
Mr. W. J. Young, Miss Daisy Young.
Mr. Samuel Walker. Mr. L. II. Wood
all, Mr. D. A. Pierce. Mr. K. B.
Thomas. Mr. K. II. Whitaker. Mr, A
II. Green, Mr. W. W. Cooper. Mr. .1.
F. Rrouglitoii. Mr. ('. K. McCullers
and Mr. Joe Riddle.
Presiding Elder Gilibs has gone also.
Mr. Josephns Daniels and Mr. .T. A.
Jones also went.
JAIL BIRD CAUGH
Louis Foster, who broke jail at Louis
lung five weeks ago. was captured by
the police here this morning. Foster
admits that he broke jail and further
states that lie was the only occupant at
the time. He was committed to jail
in default of payment of n $4..0 Hue
for fighting.
THE NOONDAY DELIVERY
Mail of Parties Living Near Corporate
Limits Delayed Postmaster
Bailey's Efforts to Remedy
the Trouble.
Beginning with today Postmaster C
T. Bailey has resumed tlie three times
a day delivery of letters throughout
the business portion of the city by the
letter carriers.
Several weeks since this service had
to lie discontinued, lint Postmaster
Bailey has now resumed It and there
will lie a noon delivery again in addi
tion to 4 lie one in the morning ami
afternoon. This excellent plan was in
augurated by Postmaster Bailey, and
since the public enjoyed it for awhile it
became a necessity. Indeed the liusi
uess men of the city complained griev
ously when it was discomtiniied. Let
ters would come in the forenoon order
ing goods to lie mailed on the afternoon
trains audi the letters would not lie de
livered until after the afternoon trains
had gone.
However, Mr. Bailey was abundantly
justified in discontinuing the service be
cause three deliveries a day prevents
the carriers from, reaching every part
of the city twice a day. Mr. Bailey-is
seriously crippled in giving a satisfac
tory service here on account of a lack
of a sufficiency in the number of car
riers. It is true that they try to reach
every part of the city early each morn
ing and late in the afternoon, but with
three deliveries this seems impossible,
and many people on the outskirts of the
city, but inside the corporate limits, do
not get but one delivery a day, and that
in the morning. This has made special
delivery stamps a necessity. In fact a
letter mailed at the postoffice to some
parts of Raleigh at 10 a. m. will not
reach the party until the next morning,
without a special delivery samp. The
lieople of Raleigh are entitled to more
than this for they can send a letter
to Portsmouth nnd Richmond sooner
than they can have one delivered in
Raleigh.
However, Mr. Bailey is ever alert to
the interests of the public, and the ne
cessity of more carriers is realized by
hiniv The government, inspector will be
here in a few weeks, and when he sees
the situation it is confidently anticipat
ed that his recommendation will em
body this necesKity. The present force
of carriers have more than thev can
do.
CORPORATION COMMISSION
The Corporation Commission met this
morning at 10 o'clock. All the com
missioners were present.
The exceptions to the raise in valua
tion of railroad property was argued by
representatives of the various railroads.
As wo go to press the following have
made arguments: For the S. A. 1...
Capt. J. B. Shaw; for the Atlantic
Coast Line, President Warren G. El
liott and R. O. Burton; for the Atlantic
and Danville, Alfred P. Thorn; for the
Southern Railway, Col. W. A. Hender
son and Charles Price.
Among the prominent railway men
present, besides those who spoke, were
Alexander Hamilton, of Petersburg; J.
R. Keulcy, George Rountree, Col. A.
B. Andrews, F. H. Busbeo, S. L. Dill
and Henry W. Miller.
STOLE A BICYCLE.
Caswell Wright, a young white man,
was arraigned before Mayor Powell
this morning for the larceny of a bicy
cle belonging to Mr. E. J. Wicker.
The bicycle was stolen at Pullen Park
last night, and Wright was caught be
fore he conM make away with it. The
mayor sent him to jail in default of a
$50 bond. He will no doubt be tried at
the present term of court. Wright does
not appear to foe sound of mind.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Mr. C. P. Watson, who is
noted for his high-cJase photographic
work. He has inaugurated his dull
month prices. You can now get a
handsome picture at a moderate figure.
AROUND AND ABOUT
Items of Interest Gleaned by
the Wayside
SHORT STATEMENTS
Familiar Pace Prom (he Passing
Throng Movements of People
Vou know Snatches of
Street Gossip Today.
Grand Secretary B. II. Woodell slates
that a lodge of Odd Fellows will be in
stituted f Reidsvillo. The lodge will
start with a membership of 2o, Tins
Greenslioro lodge will confer the de
grees when the lodge is instituted.
('apt. ('. B. Dcuwiii. treasurer nnd
assistant secretary of the North Caro
lina Agricultural Society, is very busy
these days willi his correspondence rela
tive to the coining State fair.
The work of macadamizing Eden tun
street lietweeii Wilmington nnd Blount
is being pushed rapidly and will be com
pleted iu a few days.
The trustees of the Methodist Or
phanage and Home will meet in a few
days and select the sites for the various
buildings lo lie erected on their grounds.
This is a live board, and they will lose
no lime ill pushing the work.
Mr. John Hinsdale returned to the
city this morning.
Capl. W. .1. F.lgio. siipcrintcinleiil of
the Federal 'eun-lery, has lieen trans
ferred to Salisbury. lie will lie suc
ceeded by Capt. .lames II. Smith, who
will arrive about 1he middle of August,
('apt. Smith is the lather of Lieut.
'.. P. Smith, of this city.
Mr. W. II. Carter, of Danville, Ky..
who has been visiting his sisters. Mrs.
Bay and Mrs. Brinsoti. left this morn
ing for Wake Forest.
The Slate Horticultural Society will
meet iu Greensboro, X. C, August 1.
Mrs. X. (!. Egerton is In the city.
Mrs. Josephns Daniels nnd children
and Mr. David Bagley returned this
morning from Morehead City.
Miss Snkie Moses left this morning
for Chapel Hill.
Mr. I.. A. Myers left this morning for
Winston.
Mr. John Broughton. from tinnier,
said lliis morning that lie bad lost an
other cow from his herd with splenetic
fever. He fears that none of his cattle
will be saved.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Blacknall left
this morning.
Prof. Massey returned this morning.
Mr. John West returned Ihis morn
ing. Dr. and Mrs. A. B. nawkins. Miss
Mattie Bailey and Miss Lizzie Taylor
left yesterday for Richmond, from
whence they will go to White Sulphur
Spring to send several weeks. Judge
F. C. Fuller and his sons are now
spending a while at this resort.
Miss Parker, of Warrenton. who lias
been visiting Miss Lucy Battle, return
ed to her home this morning.
Senator Whitaker remarked this
morning: "Crops are looking very well
in my section and if prices are all right
the farmers will be all right."
Miss Kose Jordan, of Hninlel. is the
guest of Mrs. .1. II. Weathers.
Mrs. J. W. Thai'kston and children
left today for Virginia Beach.
Miss Xola 1'zzi'll left this morning for
Richmond.
The north bound S. A. L. mail this
morning was an hour and a half late.
The delay was caused below Monroe.
Prof. William Hickman Carter, one
of the leading educators of the deaf, of
the Kentucky School for the Deaf, at
Danville, Ky.. arrived yesterday to
visit his sister, Mrs. John F,. Ray.
Prof. Carter went out to Wake Forest
this morning for a brief visit to his
mother.
('apt. W. B. Kendrick lias returned
front Chapel Hill.
Mr. Tom Simpson left today for
Itichmond.
.Miss I,oula Briggs has gone to Wake
Forest on n visit.
The executive committee of the State
Hospital at Raleigh held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at
the institution and this morning at the
State Treasurer's office. Only routine
business was transacted.
Mr. .1. C. S. Liimsdcn continues unite
sick. He was reported slightly im
proved today.
Chief MnHiiiN is ready to receive your
dog tax. Afler August 1 Ihere will lie
imKised a xmilty on all owners of
dogs who have failed to pay their tax.
There will be no prayer meeting serv
ices at the Christian Church tonight in
the absence of the pastor. Rev. J. L.
Foster.
Mr. .1. D. Boushall took his family
out on a fishing and outing trip today.
Rev. nnd Mrs. J. L. Foster went
down to Auburn to attend the Sunday
School Chautauqua there.
Chief of Police Mullins calls atten
tion to the order directing that the
weeds and grass be cleaned from the
sidewalks, also to owners putting down
pavement on the sidewalks which have
been curbed. Unless these matters are
attended to at once, it will be necessary
to enforce them.
Mrs. H. S. Leard left today for South
Carolina.
STREET CHATS.
"The management at the Atlantic
Hotel at Morehead City is the best in
its history," said .Mr. B. C. Smith yes
terday, who with his family have been
spendiing sometime there. "The crowd
there is great, but the management is
handling it admirably. Everyone is
thoroughly pleased and speak in high
est terms of the accommodations," He
said there were many wealthy jiersons
there who had spent summers at fhe
leading northern resorts and they stated
"that under the present management
they considered Morehead equal or su
perior to them."
A prominent citizen said today:
"Your article in a recent issue of your
paper utiont the city having a common
slaughter house for beef supplied to this
market was a revelation and an idea
wbic'i should be put into operation, and
that, too, as early as possible. There
is no doubt that Raleigh has a live
Isinrd of aldermen now and arc going to
run business 011 business principles, and
I do hope they will take hold of this
beef matter at their next meeting. Ral
eigh i.s not a village now. but a cily
of thousands, and as beef is one of the
principle food supplies it is essentially
necessary that none but cletiu and
healthy beef should be sold, and noth
ing short of the way outlined In your
article will insure this. Let us have
the common slaughter house and the
govenimcnl insieetor by all means."
"There is on,, thing that you certainly
ought to call attention to." said .1 pro
gressive citizen. "It is the manner in
which the keeis-r of the cnplfol. or the
State authorities are neglecting the side
walk around the capitol square and the
condition of the turfing. The city with
out any cost to the State paved the
sidewalks around the square, leaving a
margin nt the curbing for a RrHss plot.
Instead of going ahead and having a
beautiful plot of grass all around the
walks, it has hecn ,.fi alone and pre
sents a rough, bare and disgraceful ap
pearance. .Neither has anything been
done to turf or sow the terracing which
remains bare. I do hoe that the State
authorities will get a move on them
selves ami put these things in shape.
"A prophet is not without honor save
in his own country." This is not always
true said a gentleman today. "I wiis
reminded of this," said he. "by an edi
torial in the Roxhoro Courier, the paper
published at the homo of Col. John S.
Cunningham, the splendid president of
the Slate Fair Association and presi
dent of the State Board of Agriculture.
In that pnjier. and the particular edi
torial to wl-ieh I refer, the many excel
'"" qualities of Col. Cunningham are
sl forth, and he is advocated for the
next Governor of North Carolina. I am
a warm friend of this distinguished son
of North Carolina, and I know that he
would make one of the best Governors
the State has ever had."
"Do you know," said a prominent
business man, "that the board of alder
man has one of the lM.stt finance com
mittees it ha ever had in its history.
I believe I will go farther and say that
it is the best we have ever had. The
committee is running the city's business
oil business principles just the proper
thing. They are not simply antomitans
scribbling their names on every bill
shoved under .their nose, but they are
looking into items and are knowing the
whys and the wherefores the very
course that should have been pursued
years ago, and the city would have Ix-on
thousands of dollars liettcr off. Miller
Jones and Wilder are a trio after niv
own heart, and I hope they will keep
up the good work."
Aldernuin Crocker in speaking of the
r-cent valuations put on property by
the assessors, says: "I have two lot's
with houses valued for taxation within
$MH of their actual cost. Is this
right?"
1 That is certainly a good recommenda
tion of Alderman Carrell, chairman or
the Fire committee, that each of the
companies be given an aproprlatlon or
$KH iK-r year. If there is any set of
men thai deserve consideration at the
. hands of the oity ami the citizens it Is
the lire department. Raleigh has cer
tainly one of the lest volunteer depart
ments in the United States, or any
where for that matter, and the men
certainly deserve to have their efforts
appreciated. I am glad to see that the
department is tint going to take anv
sf,'l,s "'"kr the management of
Mr. Corrcll. This is one of the most
important departments of the city and
the recommendations of tbe able chair
man should receive the full considera
tion, of the board."
' "The wisdom of the board in selecting
, Chief Mullins. is growing daily," said
I Mr. W this morning. "He is
1 making a capital officer and one that
the cily is proud of. I know, as I
have been a close observer."
Mr. Will Dickson, of Wake Forest,
was in the city today.
Dr. Skinner returned today from
Wake Forest.
Mr. William Cniroll returned today
from Benninger, Pa.
Miss Bertie Dunn returned today from
Forestville.
Miss Kate Durham and sister, who
have lieen visiting Mrs. C. Durham
left toe'ay for Shelny.
Mr. Sam Hanff is quite sick with ty
phoid fever at his home on Saunders
street.
Miss Adelaide Snow left this morning
for Wrightsville, N. C
Mr. Ceburn Harris is quite sick.
Miss Emily Belvin, of Durham, is
visiting the family of Mr. A. E. Glenn, -on
North Blount street.