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WALKING JACKETS less than
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KEW GINGHAMS. .
NEW SAERSUCKERS.'. r.
vW PRINTS.-
"EUCTRIC" SCISSORS.
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Mood k lest or over dm butt
jciyan. Wholesale and Retail
lie Ton Going to Paint?
tftkave the best and cheapest
aif Hired Paint oa the market.
HWELL&DUNN.
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Blood and Liver PUk, art
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Sole Agent.
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VOLUME i.
f SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16. 1889.
NUMBER 60.
CRAYON PORTRAITS.
Call and see how Fine and Cheap
they can be had.
FRAMES.- H
1 I have the largest arid best assort
meat of Frame Mouldings in the
State. Canvas and Crayon Stretches
made to order. VAN NESS
zi N. Tryon SJ .
LOCAL. RIPPLES.
1 Aa) fa) crtrjtlJng fee
to ur lint nJ
v
i ro.ViVriici;S!
a 'Whooping cough In First Ward,
i keeping company with the measles.
It u said that Mrs. Hand has
old her property on the corner of
Filth and Tryon streets lor $4,500.
; Rumors that robins were plenti
ful is doubted by . one ol our local
sportsmen, who tramped for more
than five hours and bagged but one.
4 A male quartetu is expected to
stng at the Y. M. C A. meeting to-
morrow afternoon at 4.30. Young
men are cordially invited to attend.
Judging from the, boasting of
crrtatn men witn wnoin tnrrponer
came in contact today, the crop of
spring chickens this year will be
early and large.
A good work is being done by
Capt Strickland in the pint Ward,
lie is having gravel placed along the
sidewalks of a nrmber of streets that
have hitherto been sadly neglected.
Rev. Mr. McCork'e is to supply
the pulpit of Amity,; church, during
the absence ol ks pastor at the Semi
tury. Mr. McCorkle and family
wiQ board with Mr. Robert King.
'The polios last night picked up
young man who was walking about
the streets in the rtla. He had a
case of j'ua ms. , He was from Daa
ville, and has been sent back thcre
Dr. I. B. Shearer. Davidson
College, will finfth pulpit. of. the
First Presbyterian church tomorrow.
Dr. A-.W. IGOn'.-lhw pastor, wfll
CO Dr,'Shearera pulpit at Davidson
College.' ;7;vir J h';X-r
wThe recepdo by the Social
Clack at tharesideaoi of Mr. Walter
Brem, hut sight. anost pleas
sntaJSiir.' There waa quits a large
attendance, and the guests were most
charmingly entertained. 1
Mr. Henry Ford, who esUblish-
cd the New York jewelry store here,
a few ssooths ago, bat who recewdy
soU out to Messrs. Hales & Tolar,
has rone to Yorkvifl. S C. and
will go Into business there.
Ham km PaBaSatpfcU.
Hon. Robert P. . Waring., assayer
flhe Uaitsd States Mint at Char
lotte, arrived home today from Ptula
detnhia. . He west to that car as a
Bcrnber of the 'coamiiaioa to test
the samples of gold coinage, ' The
coesodttew began Its labors ta the
Philadelphia saint last Wtdwday
oorninf..and coQclnded its work st
I o'clock Friday eJurmoon. In an,
ia flno aamnlet of' fold coinage were
taML wciaWd and assayed, and sO
were lonerf to eoaae wilhiaj the legal
tolerance. " :
rn Warina' scent a fvw hotsrs is
WaatOagton cky, and had ten
minutes' talk with Sewator Vance.
He ssvs that Sat Vanot wears a
green blind over his eye. The Sena
tor a in good sptntt and ttcetient
health, and has eeaaed to brood over
rhtlosaofhiseTO. ' : .
0ss IM LnfcUtM.
Th' ntonle of ChaiUte are e-
Eghtedat tae action of theLtgWJa.
ran la pa the hill U favor ol the
State Guard 7 The Cuard k now
&svd b a way 'that W creditaUe to
ike Seaa and U psmanssg
campeaesst at WrigktsviUe is a as
suredfacC ThepeorMofWaaiftg'
ton donated fh site, kkh U on s
Whif Just north of the seacoaat sta
ba. at Wikhtavilk and ver'ek
leg WHfhtnTOe sou ad sad the
ocean. The t'ofced f tares Cover
mi. aceordinr Jo an net of Cc-
grras, wO ipvroprute j.mo far the
traction tat U eswaiapaaew
trgunda, and the the State &aard
wifl U heVaX ' Tk LVware Cd
a rd thif W
M aid thw Srsw Cwf A ' "o ' t -
a KalM 1
Rfv. K a MtJIaMwsy. pastof
Of rt Tfj tsr5s4 vth,
rvtnrad home Inm aW
thW sfrmooa, whvt It Is keen
a.t.las rJi5 u,r. M
kkk a msmWf of coattraios wvrs
ps.t. Mr. McMaaeyCtBah
r;'i'r appoctors to-arnw.
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f - CHARLES J. POX.'
Ssddta Ocatb of One of Cbariotta's Well
' Known Young Men. . , j: ,
Mr. Chas. J. Fox died at the resi
dence of his mother, on West Trade
street, shortly after $ o'clock this
afternoon, alter a brief illness. .- r. .
V The news of his death waa a great
shock to our people. It was so un
expected that it is hard to realixe
that the genial young man has gone
from smong us forever.
Mr. Fox went to his bed a' few
days ago with an attack ol .pneumo
nia, but until this morning no fears
had been entertained in regard to
his condition. . There was n decided
change for the worse before soon,
however, and despite the . eflorts 61
the physicians he continued to sink
rapidly and soon expired.
The deceased was 6 years of age,
and was the oldest son of the late
Dr. Chas. Fox. His mother, one
brother and a sister survive him.
Mr. Fox ss one of the promising
young business men of Charlotte,
and had built up a fine reputation.
He waa an energetic young man,
and had saade a splendid reputation
as a contractor in gaa, plumbing and
water works. He waa a clever young
man, genial and affable, and his un
timely death will be regretted by all
our people.
TTm Rtilraai Bill.
In the House of Representatives
yesterdsy the Speaker announce
the arrival of the hour for the special
order, the consideration of H B.
8i i, relating to the proposed railroad
commission. Mr. Hobnan moved to
pass it over, as Mr. Cooke, the chair-
in of the House branch of the
commusnon committee wsa aoaeni
wi his seat Mr. Bcddingfield
objected and said the chairman knew
the bin was s special order for today
nod should have been in hta seaL
Mr. Franks moved to pass it over
and make it a special order for to
morrow. Lost The Speaker or
deredthe clerk to read the bill
Chairman Cooke arrived. The clerk
continued until the reports, majority
and minonty, had been read. The
Speaker announced that the ques
tion was the adoption ol the minority
report. Tho question was put as to
th adoption of the minority report.
The report was not adopted.
The question was thee put upon
the adoption of the majority report,
which passed its second reading br
a vote of 5J to so and waa saade the
special order for today til o'clock.
Cat. Julian Allan In we City.
t CoL Julian Allen, ' who has been
considerably talked about in the
papers lately in consequence of his
recent, business-like interview with
James C Blaine, arrived at the Cen
tral this morning, and will leave on
the A. T. & O. train this, afternoon
for his home near Statesville. CoL
AJlenifjust home from a northern
trip in the interests of the State
exposition, he having been appointed
a member of the exposition commit
tee. CoL Allen is Very much en-
couraged over the result of his trip,
and from all reports, be did good
work for the State. He not only
interested northern cities in the
exposition, but did some work ' at
Washington that will probably result
in securing an appropriation from
Congress in aid of the exposition.
CoL Allen told a News reporter
that the commission had not yet de
cided a poo the place for holding the
exposition, but added that in his
opinio, k would be held either at
New York or Boston. He says that
the exposition, when it is made, will
be a credit to the whole United
Statesv
Mute la Baltobarf.
The fourth group of the soiree
recitals of the Neave Music School,
was given in Salisbury last night
The programme contained iO pieces,
that were selected and arranged with
ProL Neave's usual care and good
judgment Misses Mary Julian,
Rachel Wallace, Pattie Tuttle, Agnes
Neave. Mamie Gaskin, Edna Van
derford, Jeannie Brown, Blanche
Bernhardt, Mamie Hedrick, Ruth
Mauney, Bessie Trexler, Emma
Gowan, Mamie Buchaaan, Lillian
Foust, Maude Estclle. Smithdcal,
Maggie McNedy, Ethe Kilpatrick,
Jeannie Klutta, and Messrs. J. W.
Correll. W. 1L and E. B. Neave,
and Dr. E. Rose Dorset!, took part
in the concert 'The programme
was beaded bv one of Pre. Neavc'a
characteristic and sensible N. B'a.
Prof Neave'a music school is one of
the finest in the country, and the
people of Salisbury appreciate k..
as.
Cape Rrwla'a EaOar
Capt John R- Erwin, formerly
clerk of the Superior court of Meck
lenburg county, goes before "eh
Legislature with a strong, endorse
ment for Railroad Commissioner,
from the people of Mecklenburg.
Papers endorsing him for a member
of tbe Coram baton and recocnaaenS.
iae his appointment, have been for
warded to Mecklenburg's represen
tatives, from the board of county
commissioners, tbe county officers.
Starr Neeley, link son of Mr. (be mror Bnd board of akkrvwo of
T. W. Neeley. of Steel tree town-1 Charlotte, and a large eujority of
ship, waa shot in the face one day tbe magistrates. All the magistrate
this week, and painfully hurt Starr I j hror of Capt Erwin, but some
sad a colored boy had arranged to
kiO a rat, and the darkey waa to act
as tircuuooer. Starr crawled under
the house and routed the cat, which
took refuge oa a wood pile. The
negro raised his gaa, took aim and
fired. The cat bopred Into the aw
and scudded away unhurt, while
Sun fell. to the ground with n load
of shot in his boa. At the time the
boy fired, Starr was standing so fret
out of the range e4 the gun, but the
hot struck log In gWacing way,
and struck Starr U the face. Sev
ral shot entered his eye, one of h'n
ran was pierced, aad one side of his
tare was literal!" perforated.
SMftar Wsa.s las St la. . J
Mr. R.II.W. Barker, of Hunters.
rOk, who ran against Mr. L W.
Cobb, for ret deeds' of this
cowaty, wa la Charlotte yesterday
rirtaWtla a petition for signers te
evMMueeding his w M sa-
a.reroflheCharlotieMit lianas
(wa ta the westn cenke of this
district, and ssys he h. "now working
p i.k terriwrr.
PaAuta at Mtssae.
Mr. M. McNair, the artet
rtvaa4 at Mittpa, oniaetarw.na
Cewtral road, yerterday at
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as.gaw.rat NC, I- w. warier, w
W.HM. is the
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of them were not seen in time to sdd
ihrir oftcial endorsement to the
paper. These petitions wodoubtedty
express the sentiment of Mecklen
burg, and Thk Niws caa repeat
wht it has said on a prrvioua occa
sion, that Capt. Erwia would prove
an honor to the cooimhaioe.
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Mark's Caana.
The interior of St Mark's Lutheran
church is bring ' handsomely fitted
p. The fresco work is being done
by the naaae artist who, soaae years
ago, aeaooed the Firvt Preshyterisn
chorck, awd tU work is bring well
dooe. ; Capt. T, L Sge made a
generous donatio to this ihurrli (4
a set of fine plaah chairs, atvVh
building vUl be carpeted w'rth Brus
sels, by the ladies of Um congrega
tion. When completed, this chunk
will be one of the handwxnrM to he
found U the Suuth.
. The February term of t!ie Crni
at Court for Metkhttlwrg county
Silroufad yetrdr imwn, sad
Judge Mean left U night foe kin
home in WUiuingioa. Tie court
had Veer the docket be tag
filled wUH trirliag caw. There was
quite ta amy nf thieve sad JeV4-e
Mearet sent to men sad J woraee ta
(ks'n gang." and oae ran m tKe
fffMvafy. AS m tx I f
SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
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Is not a polite expression, but it is plain talk for those who blow about
prices which can't begin to compare with the prices we are making. '
' Just come and get our figures and you'll ',.'
OPEN rV
YOUR
EYES:
That's what we want, wide awake examination of our .
Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Which we have marked in our ahow case at unheard of prices. Lines
Collars, standing or turn-down, latest styles, at
One Dollar Per Dozen or 8 and l-3c. Apiece.
LINEN CUFFS, '4-PLY. AT tK CENTS PER PAIR, OR ONE
DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS PER DOZEN.
They'll bear inspection of eyes, spectacles or microscope. The chil
dren's game used to be "Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes, anu see ;
What fn Send You." We say keep your eyes open and see what
W. KAUFMAN & CO. .y
SELL YOU.
At a price that takes away the breath! That's our game, and we are
playing k lor all it is worth. ..
GOODS THAT BEAR EXAMINATION,
PRICES THAT BEAR COMPETITION. . ,ti. ' -
BARGAINS THAT CAN' T BE EQUALLED
" Anywhere, at
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lVla.tll lTlii.il V-- VVs,
LE ADING CLOTHIERS and GENTS' FURNISHERS, - I
Comer Central Hotel Charlotte, N. C
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GREAT LINEN SALE.
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a 3 we gave uem a stennoa last weex, out our srocx 01 tnese gooas
so lust and vwried llut we will have a great advertising sale this wees.
Those pure Linen Napkins at sj rents a dosen attracted many buyers ta
this oVpartntent. Our line, of Table Damask is tea times better than it
ever was before and w always thought it very good. We are ottering
many bargains Lf our Linen Department snd if you only give them a Mok
you can not fail to apprecia there. There are many patterns that are
entirely new and very beausifol The veriety of Doyliej and Napkiasraad
the low prices oa tlxjav, make tWera doubly attractive.
TOWKLS-Tae beat fine of them that we have ever had. Our tsc.
Towel is a beajrty. It would be hard to duplicate at anything leas than
XS cents. ' Kesscmbcf tnis great Linen sale only lasts tins week, dee Uat
Cnen Napkin at tt cents per dosen. . - t
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CHILDREN'S SIIOES-nl
For Beys' and Girts' school and vacation wear we recoas
saeud tbe celebrated
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SOLAR TIP SI O IS,
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Warranted the best in the world. One pair of these shoes
will wear as lone as two pair ot moat other aaaken. We
always lave a large stock of these shoes bh we sell very low, saade
either keeled or S)ring heels. ' Write for price or call and exsmine, Fee
aa'a at wholesale at ' saaauaKturm' orkrv Wc are dailv receiving our
stock of Spriee Shoes, which will comprfu- the brat nukes, latest styles
and lowest prices ever shows n tn saarsrt ,
4S. Tryon Street .Smxtwora to PegranCa Co.
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mm
to East Taaci .St
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ANOTHER LOT OF THOSE
J-GANT HAND-MADE
These are brairuful fitters, very stvlub,
aad sold unvasuAlly fow for the ,
grade of goods.
' Our Acnte last, for real dreaa. Is the
Boat perlret fittintr Shnee srtd fat this
tattri This saAhaowlwdged by every ,
e that has worn Uem. We krrp
rSa in the il.fVrrnt wnlths and a3 the
aiara fi(k I M fi. ' When in awed C4 a
aaadsoovs pair of walking shore k
yoe. to see ours.
. CRAY A CO.
fust Riceived
jo Dotr Choice
Florida
OrnnjTC3.
- SIRRING STOCK OF
WALLPAPI'R
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