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THE C ABLOTTF. MEWBo VOL. XXIX NO. 4646 ffiOUSSlAH. BLACK E Negotiations Looking to This End are Now in Progress. Will the Powers Raise Any Objections? RUSSIA IS HOPEFUL OF RELEASING THIS FLEET Such Egress From the Black Sea Would Release Several Large Armed Cruisers; War Boats (By Associated Press) Berlin, Feb. 23. The Lokal Anze oger today received a dispatch from Tokio which says: , ; . "A fre?h engagement took place at Port Arthur Thursday last. The de tails have not been announced by the government." New York, Feb. 23. Negotiations are progressing, says the Herald's corres pondent at St. Petersburg, for the pas sage through the Dardanelles of the Russian Black Sea fleet. Russia is de termined to get her ships through, even if it is necessary to alter their appear ance, disguising them as merchantmen. The Pcrte is almost willing and if Eng land makes any objection, it will be a signal for the immediate advance to ward India. Alexieff's retirement to Harbin with his staff is interpreted to mean that he is convinced that Cae Japanese will: be siege Port Arthur. The fleet has re ceived instructions not to engage in .a fight at present but remain on the de fensivve until July when half of the whole Baltic fleet will be dispatched to the Far East. It is also hoped that the Black Sea Fleet will also be on the v. ay. .' ' x Such egress from the Black sea would release the big armored ships Knias potemkin and Tavriceski, 12,500. tons each: the Ekateiina and vthe Cisma. 11,000 tons each; the Sinope,- 10,000 tons: the Trisviatitelia, 13,318 tons; theGeorgi Pebliednoso, 12.000 tons; the Dvienadzat Apostoloy and the Bostis-" lav, about 9,000 tons each; ten torpedo TO fflD catchers and about twenty-five torpedo (Special The News) beats a force which would turn the Winston-Salem;! Feb. 23.4-The coro vital question of the command of the r.ers investigation of the 'murder of sea in the Far East in favor of Rus- j sia. 1 An Authorative Statement. Si.Petersburg, Feb. 23. An author ity in touch with the Russian war plans whose opinion reflects belief in- the highest quarters, said to the Associ ated Press today: . ' . "This war will end in August or Sep tember in the complete defeat of the Japanese. How the Japanese can hope to succeed when our army in the Far' East is strengthened to a .point" equal or superior to theirs, we honestly are unable to comprehend. , "It will not be difficult to 'place 200, 000 to 600,000 additional men in the field if necessary. When our forces are concentrated and ready we will finish by driving the Japanese into the sea. Frankly, it seems that the Japanese have utterly failed to precipitate Rus sia's resources or else have counted on the aid of Great Britain or the United States, neither of which ever contem plated being involved. "We think the British statesmen who did so much to push Japan into the war realized it would accomplish two things for Great Britain. . "First: To give Russia- a check, for war must impede our progress tempor arily. "Second: To cripple Japan's power, which is beginning to be felt greatly i" the Pacific' . "Russia will bide her time. She will act on the defensive until the feels her height and numbers will leave no doubt as to the result. "Reinforcements are going forward .000 a day and some lime will elapse before Russia is fully prepared to as sume the offensive." The conviction is growing here in of ficial circles, despite Japanese denials, that her fleet was severely crippled in the engagement at Port Arthur Febru ary 8th. It is pointed out at the ad miralty that two weeks nave , passed without the whereabouts of the Japa nese fleet being definitely reported and the opinion is gaining ground that it has gone to a Japanese port for repairs. Gen. Kuropatkin will not go to the front for two weeks. His status has wen fully settled. Will have command ! the Manchurian army " subject to viceroy Alexieff. The official view is 'hat Alexieff will remain in supreme command, but Viceroy being a sailor, f-uropatkin was appointed his lieuten ant for the army as was Admiral Makaroff for the navy. Russian Scouts at Anjou. ' aeoul, Feb. 23. A telegram from, a wner at PinS Yang says the report "at Russian scouts are at Anjou is au ntie. The natives of Ping Yang are mic-stneken but . the foreigners are fiot threatened. . . t0 Remove Court Abandoned.' Tokin inPeror and Tmnorfi rv.. t u. 4a. ino n an -mr . me to tt-yOlO has 'hpftn nHan c rm orl torn W w Viy and " is nw thought bet-conv,- mve imtil April. The in" mZTcl of remving the seat of vernment is given as the cause. cominp6 '? S??aU Merest in the forth ing Jn el?.cJ.t.lon' the war overshadow. s an political questions. The coun- SEA FLEE THE try is united politically and -it is under stood the Diet will .fully support '. the government and pass all measures concerning tjie war. Are Supplies Contraband? Washington, Feb. 23. Officials here are apprehensive that friction may follow the efforts of the belligerents in Asia to uefine 'contraband of war in a manner injurious to American trade. , While the' matter has not yet been treated in the negotiations with Russia and Japan on the one side and the United States on the other, there is reason to believe that some of the European , powers already have been confronted with the . threatened re strictions upon their trade which they are disposed to resist. A vast quantity of American food stuffs is now afloat destined both for Russia and Japan, and it is probable that the question will be very speedily raised as to whether or not these sup plies are contraband of war. The Unit ed States has in recent years insisted that food stuffs were not contraband, and could not be seized by a belliger ent , unless it were shown the goods were consigned, to or clearly intended for a belligerent. This principle was recognized by the British government during the Trans vaal war, and British courts awarded considerable sums'of money to Ameri can shippers on account of fqod seized by Eritish warships. TRAIN ROBBER HANGED. James Martin, Who Murdered Fire man Williams, Hanged. (By Associated Press) Butte," Mont., Feb. 23. James Mar tin was hanged at 4 o'clock this morn ing for the murder of J. H. Williams, a railroad fireman in an attempted hold up at Silbarbow Junction May 1902. ' -.". . Sidney Disher, continued' since Satur- dav afternoon, was suddenlv closed at noon today by the appearance of offi cers wfth Crawford Boyd, a negro aged 50 years, living near Kernersville, con fessing 'the crime. Three white boys aged seventeen to twenty years were testifying having been jailed , since Sunday. Their names are" Tom Monday, Milton BTewer,. Ed. Bryant, Ralph Saunders. ; The' " latter while on stand said he was with the victim when he shot and. he ha"d a pis tol. He left the scene after the killing for home where the pistol was left. The crowded court room stood aghast and it was whispered- "That's the one," despite the testimony that the boys were close friends and a possible de nial. ; In the midst of the testimony, the news spread that a negro had confess ed. Tlie crowd rushed from the. room to see the murderer as hie entered the court house, where he made the follow ing statement: - "If the boy is dead I did it. I shot him." ,The boys were immediately released on a bond of $50 as witnesses. The negro pleads self defense. All the boys are of good families but were drunk. COCHRAN'S ELECTION CONCEDED He Will Succeed New York's Present Mayor in Congress. - (By Associated Press) New York, Feb. 23.-A special elec tion "is being held in the twelfth dis trict today to fill the place in Congress made vacant by the resignation of Mayor McClellan The Democratic nominee will be elected, his election being conceded. DEATH OF MR. WILCOX. The End Came Yesterday at Santa Fer New Mexico. ' " ; ;--News was received in the city last night of the death of Mr. Hugh N. Willcox, the brother of Messrs. Harris R. and Cypria P. Willcox, - of this city. The funeral will be held in Athens, Ga., and, Messrs. Willcox will leave for that point to attend the same. Trial of Kratz Begins. (By Associated Press) ' St. Louis, Feb. - 23.--The trial of Charles - Kratz, charged with bribery in connection with the suburban rail road franchise, began today. Kratz's attorneys at once began a fight for a change of venue. , - - (By Associated Press) - . , Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 23.Early this morning Jerry Dugan, a section hand murdered Mrs: Ramsay, her daughter Myrtle four years "old and son "Albert, ERRAHEAH Sensational Termination Mortfer Jrra! ..J . . . -. ... V O i. : ' CHARLOTTE. N. - - '- ' - - ' ' " " '' " ' ' ' WRECK OF NO. 35. Southern Train Ditched at Bridgeport, ' : Tenn. - (By Associated Press) , Knoxville, Feb. 23. The Southern's through passenger No. 35, wai wrecked this morning at 2 o'clock at Bridgeport, Tenn., 68, miles east of Knoxville. The fftire train, excepting one sleeper, is said to, have gone into the French Broad river. - . ' .. V Engineer .Clark lost' both legs and - a negro fireman is fatally injured. Four trainmen were hurt and several passengers injured, none of the latter seriously., The wreck was caused by a huge boulder rolling down on the track at the edge of, Pigeori river. The train was 40 minutes late and was running 30 miles an-hour. It was rounding the curve, almost at the edge of the river when the pilot struck the boulder which threw he entire train, excepting the Pullman from the tracK The wreck occurred before daylight. V Asheville Account. " (Special The News) v Asheville, Feb. 23. The fast train,' No. 35, leaving here about 2 o'clock this morning is reported wrecked at Bridge port, Tenn. :The wreck derailed the en gine 'and all coaches except the sleeping car turned Completely over and into the river. Engineer Clark is probably fatally injured and many others are in jured. None were killed. The engine and coaches were badly smashed. INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. Adjourns to Meet Next Time in New York. (By Associated Press) Indianapolis,- Feb. 23. Industrial Association of America adopted the re port cf the committee on constitution after several changes had been made, the most important being the one mak ing the executive committee elective and another providing for contributing class membership of individuals and corporations.1 A resolution was adopt ed that the 1 next convention to ne held in New York. A resolution was adopted condemning the use of the union label on all public printing and the product of union labor and pledg ing the influence of the association against it. A telegram of congratula tion was sent to Governor Peabody of Colorado, commending his course dur ing the miners strike. The convention then adjourned. HOME OF SEC. CORTELYOU. Is Submerged ' by the Heavy Freshet. (By Associated Press) . Jew York,Sebw-23r-Af resliet caused, by the heavy rains suddenly melting the snow," deluged Hempstead, If. "i., the home town of Secretary Cortelyouj Tha mansions of many New York mil lionaires have been isolated through the destruction of the roads and bridges, while the homes of many of. smaller means have been invaded by the rush of water and the residents have been - compelled to leave in row boats. . The water suddenly rose nearly three feet and the residents of Fronts Lower- Main and Little Main "streets were compelled to move their house hold goo.ds to the upper stories. The foundations were badly damaged, water filled the basement of the town., hall and covering the trolley tracks, stop ped o.ll traffic. 4 SUPREME COURT DECISION. In Favor of Alabama's- New Suffrage Clause. (By Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 23. The Supreme Court today handed down an opinion in the case of Jackson Giles against the registration board J of Montgomery county, Alabama, dismissing the case for want of jurisdiction, no Federal question being involved. The case in volved the suffrage clause of the new constitution.' . This provision was attacked because of its alleged discrimination 1 against the colored race ,of which Giles is a m aber . . . The effect of , the decision is against Giles. - ; - . ' GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS. AM Baltimore Banks Resumed Busi . f ness Today. (By Associated Press) Baltimore, Feb. 23.--.The banks of this city resumed business this morn ing in all of their branches for the first time since the fire': Under Governor Warfield's - proc lamation the legate holidays .expired today, and all protectable paper be came due. ' 1 ; ' . ; The. Baltimore Stock Exchange will resume tomorrow. . NOTED MATHEMATICIAN Seeks Death by Inhaling Gass Poor . Health the Cause. (By Associated Press) New York, Feb. 23. William Thorn bury, chief plan examiner of -the Brooklyn Building Department, and one. of the-most accomplished mathe maticians in the country, killed him self by inhaling gas. He hadvbeen in poor, health for. a year. He was a na tive, of Kentucky. two years by cutting their throats with a razor. Dugan sought. a police man immediately, confessed and sur rendered. He was a boarder and com mitted the cime while' in a " jealous rage." , . C, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1 904. CLOSING SCENES III SENATE DEBATE ON THE TREATY Senator Bacon of Georgia Ad dresses the Senate in Ex- - 'planation of His Vote in Favor of the ; Proposed Treaty. Senator, Simmons Again De fines HisY Position 7. and Makes Another Plea for - Ratification of the Treaty. He Defends President, (By Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 23. The Panama Canal treaty was ratified by a vote of 66 to 14. . Washington, Feb. 23. The closing days of tho debate in the Senate on the Panama canal treaty opened at 11 o'clock this nfcrning. ' Senator Bacon, of Georgia, ' took the floor to explain his vote. He said there had been, a serious question as to whether a Senator should , be guided by the wishes of his constitu ents or; by his Own judgment in vot ing on all important matters. After giving due- deliberation he said he believed a Senator should listen to the wishes of. his 'State; and therefore he would vote for the treaty. At the the same time he said that notwith standing the interests of Georgia de manded the ratification of the treaty, the people of his Sate did not ap prove of the recent occurrences cn the Isthmus.. . " Jlr. Bacon spoke of his amendment to the treaty looking to the peaceful settlement cf; all differences, between the Tjnited States and Colombia by paying a, sum cf, money , to Colombia, in full compensation for . the surren der and. a quit .claim ;f or all rights of sovereigntyever the territory of Pan a'na. ... . -'-" - ;-: sing -the attitude of the administra tion, said . he believed the navy sup ported the revolution, and : that thi3 government was now responsiuie for the republic. But it had been proved that the President would not" build a canal on the Nicaragua route.- The people of the South wanted a canal and he would vote for a treaty. Senator Teller, cf , Colorado, spoke of the conditio ; of the finances of this' government, which- he said, "would not permit the taking money from the treasury to build a canal, and it would be necessary to borrow no one knows now . mucn.. t rance spent ,$250,000,000 to ' build a quarter of- the canal. Of the forty miuion which this government is nominally to pay - for the property he said he believed that twenty million was for' the canal and twenty million for the II FIGHT Corporation Commission Grants Reduction on Hogs-, heads- Secretary of State Charters Several New En terprises Today. - (Special The News) Raleigh, N. C, Feb. 23 The Cor poration Commission heard the argu ment today by the warehousemen and railroad officials on the question of lowering the freight classification on empty hogsheads from a double first class as was inaugurated a few weeks ago. After the argument an order was issued for a reduction to the second class. It is equivolent to .over 60 per cent. It will be effective March 4th. The delegation of warehousemen were headed by Jas. K. Norfleet, of Win ston; J. R. Hutchins, of .Wilson. Traf fic Managers Geo. G. Thompson, of the Southern, and V. C. Tompkins, of the Seaboard Air Line, argued for the re tention of the double first-class .rate. The Secretary -of State charters" the Creedmore Supply Company, pf Hen derson, to do; a general mercantile business, capital $20,000, authorized, $6,000 subscribed by S. P. Cooper and others." , :" The Durham .Iron Works was char tered with $50,000 capital, authorized $9,500, subscribed by A: P. Gilbert, W. R. Kuker and others, to conduct a general engine and boiler repair shop. The building committee of the State Board, of Agriculture is in session, go ing over the situation and arranging to commence work on the $50,000' agri cultural building at the A. &. M. College during the coming spring and summer. Governor. Aycock returned - from Southern Pines today, where he was the guest of honor last night at - the Piney Wiids. Inn At .a banquet given by the firerhem of Southern Pines. WAREHOUSE MEN who have' put the deal Senatpr " Simmons,- :of ' North t Caro lina, said, he believed the people of Panama were ready for a revdlution, and he did not believe the" United Stated officials connived at it. He re futed the -charges that s government- could be held to I account for what has taken place on the Isthmus. "I think the worst thing the United States has done has been ; to maintain the Colombian tyranny on tho- Isth mus for fifty years. The question as to wh ether the President did right or wrong is not now before us. The on ly question ;, is . whether the treaty is meritorious.'! v .. .. . - ; , -The "Senate Went into executive session at 12.30 o'clock.;? Gov., Aycock artno'inces that he will not interfere with the execution of the death sentence of Jabel Register, who is to be hanged Thursday of this week for the murder of Jessie Soles and Jim Staley. Solicitor Lyon of the Fourth District wrote the Governor that he did not desire, a respite in order that Reg- ister might be used - as a witness against Smith whom he had implicated ia what he declared was a full confes sion of the murder. Lyon wrote 1 the Governor that the opinion is. that Reg ister only concocted the "Confession" in the hope of getting another respite. J. 'D. Johnson, a Virginia" Life In surance Co. agent, was seriously in jured yesterday morning early by the falling of the ever-head plaster in his Tbedrcom. The plaster came crashing down on the bed before he had gotten up. ' .. .; . v ' :. DEATH OF MISS EDNEY. Sudden , Summons This Morning Niece of Gen. Baylis Edney. Miss A. M. Edney died suddenly this morning shortly after 5 o'clock of heart failure, at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. EL Benson, No. 208 ' North Tryon street. The death of Miss -Edney was altogether unexpected and was a severe shock to her relatives and friends who were greatly shocked by the announce ment of her; demise, v r' I sThe funeral exercises "will take place tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the home, 208 North Tryon street, and the following named will act as pall-bearers: " Messrs. S. WittkowskV, W. R. LJoncs, Frank Gilreath, Col. D. G. Max well, Heriot, Clarkson and B. A. Suth erland, v ' - The deceased was a niece of the late General Baylis Edney and was. reared in the city of Asheville. Miss Edney leaves two sisters, Mrs. L. B. Benson, of this city, and. Mrs. Myra Hurt, of Knoxville. Miss Idney had endeared herself to quite a number of friends here and the hews of her death will be a source of much sorrow. The inter ment will take place in Elmwqgd Cem etery. : ' ... x , - . Mr. Walter F. Henry is Not at All -Moved by a Negro Boy and a Bicycle and a Dozen, Eggs. Negro boys . on bicycles should be careful whom they try to run over. This morning as the Hon. Walter R. Henry was descending" from a street car ' somewhat leisurely, a negro boy gazing across the street and not at all aprehensive of the fate that awaited him approached upon a bicycle carry ing a box of eggs. There can be no possible reason why he did not see Mr. Henry but it is certain that he did not for if he had he would not have run full against Mr. Henry's side as he did. When the bicycle hit Mr. Henry it stopped to quote a drug clerk (who thinks there is nothing more stable and reliable than his desk) "It stopped as if it had hit this desk." The negro boy in the mean time found himself lying out in the road on top of two dozen eggs which are by the way rather high at present. Mr. Henry stood where he had been when he was run into and it is probable that he never thought of his rights for he merely said "I wonder if I ought to pay him for those eggs." TRAIN CRUSHES LIMB. Mr. J. H. Caldwell, Night Yardmaster i: at Monroe, Crushed Between Cars. Mr. J. H. Caldwell, night yardmaster of the Seaboard Railway at Monroe, lost one leg last night by being caught between two cars that he was endeav oring to couple. It is not known just how the accident happened. The limb was crushed to a. pulp above the knee and was amputated Tiy Drs. Blair and Stevens. The wounded man was getting along very nicely this morn ing and his recovery is hoped for. - Mr. Woodali to- be Married. Mr. J." Ryal W)oodall will be mar ried in Richmond, Va., tomorrow. Mr. Woodali is a brother of Mr. J. P. Woodali, of the- firm of Woodali & Sheppard. This announcement will come as a pleasant surprise to Mr. Woodall's many, friends here. Mr. Woodali left tnis 'morning for Richmond. He is at present traveling, making Char: lotte his headquarters. ' The bride elect is Miss Lena Rob bertson. Miss Rdbertson formerly lived in Charlotte., and later moved to Richmond with her uncle. She is a young lady of culture and refinement, and is known to4 quite a large circle nere. (By Associated Press) r Washington, Feb-' 23. The War Department today issued orders for a regiment of infantry, to proceed to the Isthmus of Panama." The ; regi ment will Jeave at the earliest possi ble time on the transports Sumner and McClelland from New York. The lOtjyists throuerh. - . . 1 . . - . : mg THE THIRTEENTH U OH THE Y.-M. C. A. Preparing to Move Is No Longer an Experiment. ' The removal of the headquarters of the Young Woman's Christian As sociation from Fifth street has " be come a necessity, and marks the change in the character of the insti tution itself from an experiment to that of an assured success. There is no other institution of our city that in as limited a, sphere has accomplished- so much good. , . - V ; " It is not a, charity any more than the Y. M. C. A: is a charity. It fur nishes all the comforts and the safe guards of a home to the young women of Charlotte who are living away from their own homes and making a living fcfr- themselves. This, their board and lodging is paid for by the girls. .. At the same time., through the efforts of the good women of the com munity, the Association rooms have been fitted up with all the comforts and conveniences -possible, so that the girls really have a home of their own. " , ' It " was just what was needed in the present development of our city, with more and more girls entering the life of unprotected wage-earners, and needing something better than the ordinary boarding house. " But the rooms are now crowded, thirteen young women lodging there, and three or four more taking their meals at the "Association . rooms. The - in stitution is almost ' self-supporting, and in better quarters, wu ; more rooms to rent, would : probably be come sq at once. It is the purpose of, the manage ment to introduce other features in time, such as night classes of sten ograhpy and type-writing. ;But just at present the need is for larger quarters. The institution is one that should commend itself to all who like to see a good work successfully done. , (By Associated Press) ' New Ycrki Feb. 23. The cotton mar- rket oDened steady at a decline-of 8 points to an advance of 1 point under moderate liquidation, in' the absence of bull support. - j It ralied almost immediately on ag- ' gredve buying by the bulls,-firmness of Liverpool and the strength of "New Or leans. Trading was only moderate and after an advance of 16 to 25 points over Saturday, the market ruled irregular with the report of a bull leader selling through brokers. ' - New Orleans, Feb. 23 The cotton market was active from, the opening with the bulls and bears more aggres sive than ever. Statistics of sensation ally bullish played into the hands of the bulls. A big wave of buying orders struck the market in the middle: of the morning and prices rose 65 to 74 points above Saturday's close. The- leading bulls were heavy bidders for March, one bidding 13.70 for 400,000 bales. ; THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING. - ' , Large Number Attend Dinner at W. Bryce Cochrane's in Mallard Creek. There is the sound of feasting and merriment at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bryce Cochrane in Mallard Creek township today, the oc casion being their golden wedding an niversary, Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane hav ing safely reached the half century mile post together. The dining today in honor of the occasion was attended Dy about twen ty, guests including the children of Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane, some coming as far as from Kentucky to attend the gathering. County Supt. of Education Cochrane, a sor of Mr. and Mrs., W. B. Cochrane, is at the gathering today, also ' Sheriff , Wallace, Register of Deeds McDonald and others. Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane have one of the oldest and most beautiful home in the county and are among Mecklen burg's test known people. They were the recipients of many 'congratulations today upon - the ad vent of their golden w;edding anni versary.. . - .. s. , . j ' . , Personals. ' - Mr. Walter Phillips, manager, of the Goldsboro Argus, is attending the J. O. U. 'A. M Convention here. Miss Inez Flow, of Monroe,1 is the guest of P.ev. T. A. Sikes at -is home on South College- street. regiment is going to relieve' the ma rines there. - " The - headquarters of the regiment are "now at Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and Fort 'Sheridan-, Chicago. It will be commandfed by Lieut. Col. Fant. Col. Woodbury.the present colonel, is about to retire with the advanced rank. . - ' The Cotton Market Again Very Active to Psmnainnisi PRICE: 3 CENTS ANNUAL MEETING ORDER AMERICAN MECHANICS First Session was Held in the Pythian Castle This Morning at 10 0'Clock. ManyJuniors Present PUBLIC SESSION TO , ; BE HELD TONIGHT Mr. Frank R. McNinch .to Deliver Address of Wel vco m e--Th e Response by Mr- Hood of Goldsboro ,The thirteenth annual meeting- of the State Council, Junior Order, United American Mechanics, was called to or der at 10 o'clock this morning in Pythi an Castle, on South Tryon street, with State Councilor T George E. Hood pre siding. After the opening ' exercises "the meeting went at once into business ses sion and the following reports were rendered: - -' :- - - Credential Committee, Chas. G. Lee, of Ashe vile,, chm.' ' Report of State Councilor, Geo. E. ; Hood,; of -Goldsboro.' : Report of State Secretary, Sam . F. Vance. . . . . Report of State Treasurer, Geo.- B. Fulp, chm. - " " " Report of Finance Committee, JF. Reynolds, of Winston, chm. -v: Report of Law Committee, - S.' L. Rhyne, of Newton. .:'V . ". .: Report of Judiciary Committee. ' ' In the absence ot Chm. ' Allan' Browning, chm. of the Supreme Judiciary, who Is ill. the report was read by Geo. O. Hege. These reports were all referred, GEO. E. HOOD. State Councillor, Whb Will Respond to ; Address of Welcome. r ; after, reading, to the special commit-: tee on reports, composed of C. B.-Wells, : Statesville,- W. D. Gaster, Fayette vllle, -and T. D. Brown, Salisbury. -The above reports were all of a most ' interesting character and showed the organization to be in a most flourish ; ing condition. Each report was care- -fully prepared 'and ' showed in detail the work of the various departments.' .'; The State Councilor in hi3 repott ' said in, part: ; : x .'-'' "I greet yon brethren In tie name of -this great fraternal l brotherhood. ... :l . felicitate you in the great work which we jire doing. During, its existence in this State, no"pen can vrite; nq tongue can .wii; of the hearts lisrateTior'j of the gloom dispelled; of the suffering relieved: of the joy planted around the hearth-stone; and the children educat ed; of the characters that have -been made more manly; of the doctrines in culcated in the ndividual life that has been operative toward preserving: .our system of American ' government. Tbe principles for which we stand are knitted in every move of our being; we demand a man; we demand liberty for that man; we demand that this man lpve his country. I am glad that as 'an organization teaching patriotism - that we can assemble in this beau tifuj and progressive city, on : soif made saCred by our heroic forefathers. It was here, over a century and, a quarter ago, that th? first declaration -of independence was made against the tyranny and op pression of the mother country. ' We as an organization are "endeavoring to teach that the principles declared by this heroic band, shall be preserved unchanged to generations yet unborn. We believe in. casting a glance for ward ana pentrate the dim vista of. the future and with all. our-powers and" ' might prevent such actions and dan gers ag may'some day rob us, of these previous liberties. Gatheredhere as we are; sturdy, loyal, ; patriotic, devoted ' sons of such noble sires, representing' the great principles of virtue, liberty and patriotism 1 beseech ybu, there fore, that as we listen to, and examine the -."reports ".of yoyy servants for.' the past year, and , plan the work of our great brotherhood for the coming year, that all our actions be done in " the spirit of our organization,' in Traternal kindness, mutual help), harmoniously and- beau tifully.-n: giving raccount of" (Continued on Second Page.) V i fl ( Y-smL. ' , ''' I toawMifran mi n i ran i . . i , V