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TWENTY-THREE YEARS OLD ! Our subscribers renaw 1HE LEADING 0 It CP 1 because thay aps.'Cci- al the paper. 0 jf ad vertisers rone-.v be cause i: PAYS them ! Pff?R CF W. fi. C. 4 VOLUME 23. HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1S93. NUMBER 13 GENERAL NEWS. FKAT1MC1DK IN BUKKE. CAPITOL CHIT-CHAT. M ORl.K CHAS. F. CEISP. STATE NEWS. fiitr nip ' fl!ff1ff ; w : r i si 1 ' i Last Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio., a fashionable apartment house was burned, and live women and a child perished in the flames. Thos. J. Allison, of Statesville, has been nominated to the Senate as Uni ted States Marshal for the western district of North Carolina. - Mrs. Jeanette Hammond, of Atlan ta, On., is in jail, charged witli having fciO.fXK) of th stolen cash of the Gate City Hank in her keeping, as an ac complice of young Redwine, the de faulting cashier. France and England have both raised their legations at Washington to the rank of embassies. This will result in our Minister to those powers having' the tit le of Aml)assador, and give them certain precedence at the courts of France and (ireat Hritain not hereto fore enjoyed. Albert Von Puttkamer, a son of Lieut, (icn. .Von Puttkamer, of the Prussian army, died at West Farms, N. Y., March '22ih. lie was the first Herman to bv baptized in the Baptist faith in the United States,; became a preacher, and left more than three hundred" nourishing (.Herman Baptist churches in the country. '.'., ' Another cyclone ei 1 tere 1 Tei 1 1 1 essee last Thursday, covered a width of twenty miles. roke the wires between Memphis and Nashville, and did great damage in western Tennessee. J Several persons, were killed.. The day before a severe storm passed over Bowling Green. K v., doing great injury toprop erty, but none.to persons." '(.'apt. FJiolT, of the Bed Star line steamer, Belgenland, reports that on March 21st. he saw the Allan line stea mer, Pomerania, disabled with a bro ken piston, and Hying- signals of dis tress, about TOO miles from New York. A heavy sea was running, and the coward lv sailor refused to assist the dist r Oil vess el. In the department of Cauca, State of Columbia, South America., the volca no. Satara", has been very active lately, and an erupt ion was followed by the sudden sinking of a mountain ridge 'called Cruz Lama. Three rivers were dammed up; at last accounts twelve -persons had lost their lives, many cat tle were killed and a wide-spread de struction of crops is feared to have ta ken place. 1 No More Gideonites. Raleigh. N. C, March ' 2'Xlt has been arranged with the prosecuting ofiice,-.- of the state and the counsel of S. Otho Wilson, chairman of"' the peo ple's party state committee, who stands indicted for 'belonging to a secret oat h -hound. political organization that WiJson shall, in the superior court, enter the-plea of nole contendere, that no judgment shall be pronounced, and. tnat Wilson shall pay the cost. Th'isj is a happy solution of this political prosecution, and is satisfactory to the peopla. The costs are over $100. Tins disposition has been made of the cast'. TUT CKASII HF rilK IJANKS. National llitnk Co Doxrii in the City of Last Saturday the Commercial Na tional Bank, of Nashville, failed; on Monday the Mechanics' Savings Bank and the Bank of Commerce closed their doors. Over three millions dollars are involved in these failures, and over a dozen small banks in adjoining towns have been seriously if not permanently crippled. (iranite "'Fall "March 17. Editor I'llKsS AMI I'AiiDU.MAX Prof. Fred Page, ..the blind minstrel, gave an entertainment at the academy last Friday night. The exercises were highly entertaining and ii'stnierive. and t he audience well pleaded. Kev. ti. A. Romoser preached a very - 1 acceptable sermon at the Lutheran church "here last Sunday. Mr. H. H. Warlick has taken charge of the sash and door factory at 'this place. A gentleman began reading a speech from a third party man the other day. ami before he was half through all his audience, had left except one who sat with her eyes, mouth, ami ears open and drank it all with great relish. They have a zeal, but without discretion. Hurrah! for Tom Watson, of Geor- May the Lord open the eyes of more. Sckiptor. Bartww Brittaiu Kills FIU Drotkcr, J alius HritViiiii. i A "zrrible tragedy occurred in Burke com: ty, three and a quarter miles from Morganton, last week. One brother killed another. Court was in session at Morganton. but the grand-jury had adjourned when the man died on Fri day. afternoon! at 4 o'clock. It appears that after the death of their .father, ex-Sheriff Brittain, about a year or more ago, his sons Julius and Bartow quarreled about the division of the property. Tuesday of last week Julius Brittain was in Morganton. It appeared that he had been drinking. He was going home late at night, be tween 8 and 9 o'clock, in his buggy,ac eompanied by a relative, Mr. E. F. It. Cline. When nearing his brother, Bar tow IMttaiifs house, they were star tled by a hail from the porch of his brother's house, where there was a lan tern in the hands of Mrs. Bartow Brit tain, and Mr. Wm. A. Ogle 'was with them. Julius Brittain drove on down the road. It turns at that point and passes through a cut. The, deceased stated that he drove to the bottom of the hill and his brother Bartow had walked out of his porch and followed around the house, accompanied ly his wife with the lantern and trying to Hash the light on him. He saw his brother pointing his hand toward him and he heard the lire. He fell over backwards out of the buggy, and got up and held on to the back part. His brother asked him up into the yard, and he replied he had no business up there. He felt the blood on his face and found he was hurt. He rode home. The deceased went to Morganton on Thursday and the wound, in the edge of the hair on one side of the forehead, 'was examined. Ilewent home:got up for breakfast Friday morning and drank some coffee,- began to feel worse, went back to bed and gradually grew worse until he died at 4 o'clock, Friday af ternoon. Another version of the affair is that of Mr. Bartow Brittain,' who went to the Solicitor, just after the affair, and told him that his brother had abused his wife and he struck him with a rock. Bartow Brittain 'was indicted for this. It appears he did not deny it. lie was on the petit jury and was in the box on a panel when the announcement was made in the court room of his brother's death. lie was at once ar rested by Sheriff Webb. Great ex citement prevailed in Morganton. The grand-jury had adjourned. The next day,-Saturday, an autopsy was held by the physicians of Morganton. The Coroner held an inquest. The verdict was that Julius Brittain came to his death from a blow from a rock in the hands" of Bartow Brittain. The latter had been in jail. Saturday af ternoon late, he was brought before Judge Mclver on a writ of Habeas Cor pus for bail. Messrs. S. J. Irwin, I. T. Avery and J. T. Perkins are the attor neys for the defendant. Mrs. Julius Brittain and friends em ployed Col. M. K. Thornton, Messrs. M. Silver and W. S. Pearson to assist the Solicitor-in the prosecution. Morganton court was to adjourn Saturday niht. We understand bail was allowed. WATsON AM) WINN. They RrimHUce Thinl 1'ariviMn and return totli" liwmocratic i'old. Atlanta, Ga.. March Co. In an in terview today, Hon. Thos. E. Winn, people's party ex-Congressman from the ninth Georgia di.-trict, announces that there is room. fo only two great parties in this eou'itry; and he further says t tiat n t he t in good faith noe rats' carry out e;: pi. it form the people's party, will give them full ered it- ai'u'ai't acordh; 4;! Hon. ' Thov. It. "Watson, the most notabV Ihiid par tv leader in Georgia. 'takes the :ame p-.-:;;oii. saying .that if liu- pledges made by the Democratic party in .their national platform, on which th party won. -are carried out the people t m-i t 1 o be .-at 1 la d. The announce; m o; these inter views is received wi-h considerable in terest lure, indicating, as they do. that the Third party in the South will rapidiy go to pie. '- if the Democratic party stands squarely ;n Irs plat form Hon. Joe. S. James, who has been appointed United States District At torney for the Northern District of Georgia, married a Miss Maxwell of 'Charlotte. He comes that near being a North Carolinian. ECONOfY IS TIIK AVATCnWOKIJ IN EVKKY DEPARTMLMV Reducing the Number of Employees The Extra Ses sion cf the Senate The Seating of Certain Senators Still Doubtful. Washington, March 27, Eeonomy is the watchword in every department' of the government and it will not be. changed as long as democrats are in control. One of the very first things that President Cleveland t impressed upon the minds of the members of his Cabinet was that each of them should be liberal in the use of the pruning knife in cutting off sinecures and useless employees under them. Some thing has already been done in the cutting off line, but what has been done is as nothing when cnpa.ed with what will be done. President Cleveland wishes the heads of the de partments to anticipate the iindings of the Congressional joint commission, which has already organized, for the purpose of investigating the work of the' go verm went departments, with a view to a reduction in the number of employees and an improvement in the J present slow and in many instances cumbersome methods of transacting business, wherever possible. To change the methods will in many cases require a change in the law, but to compel every employee of the government; to render an honest equivalent for the salary received, and to dismiss all the drones and shirks is within the power of the heads of the departments under present laws, unless somebody weak ens it is going to be done. I heard of a case the other day which indicates that there is one Secretary who will not weaken, no matter what influence may be behind the shirkers. By ac cident Secretary Carlisle learned that an $l,b00 clerk a woman had only been on dutv about half the time dur 1 ing the last twelve months. He ?ent 1 for he,r chief and asked why this had been, id lowed. " ' Because she is backed by Congressman (naming one of the most influential members of the House") "That is no excuse at all, said the Secretary; "dismiss her at once, and understand that all the clerks in this department have got to work for their salaries or get 'out. Mrs. Cleveland has not indicated whether she intends holding any pub lic receptions this spring, but all who desire to meet her can do so by writing and requesting that privilege, as she sets aside an hour twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays to receive those wiio have in this way obtained her permission to call on her. Almost s many misstatements have been made concerning the status of the extra session of the Senate as about the intentions of President Cleveland. Long stories have been written, and editors who knew no better have printed them, about the Senate re maining in session against .the wishes of the President, and about the an noyance, it was causing hin. As a matter of fact, the extra session only continues at the pleasure of the Presi dent, and as soon as he shall notify the Senate that he has no further com munication to make to it, adjourn ment will follow, unless precedents are all set aside. So powerful is pre cedent that at this writing it seems probable that the democratic officers of the Senate will not Le elected at the extra session, although they have been nominated by the caucus and a resolu tion adopted to proceed to e'e.-t thern. The 'republicans entered a protest against this proceeding, on the ground that it would be a violation of pre- cedent, and l til" "Hidlee i ). - !-t n tMf ! the democratic Senator v. id not act against tiiat piotest. 'ea.oe :.t v, la i!.r' lu re after office kindly tot he cr- f the m. :..?.. rs ale 1 K il.r eio-n, the oilfv of the Cabin-. ti:- tavs 1:; rid'i u.el oa nut it i- nail, give the le opp- runi, v, kh . h . n: app.'.utme the.; I-Uteres? n n. v.i'.l 's-. th" e.-tia't-Tmeiits an , ;o go over the papers tile-i and make .-election- for The n ior "i.u i ri'iiet t-ie se:itnir o! :lic a! ;) d S--i::;t- :r 1 rut ...on Wash::..:" -n :v.iA V. yo:.ur:g. were pre v. nud t. i-e .vc: ate today It i- exp a-d l hat the debate will begin at o.e. e and that the Senate will .hold daiiy eion until a vote i reach. 0. he tsidt i- Y. vdyiuiicli in doubt. On f Hie bot Sonce Henry Clay. So say Coaiprtut Critic. The following is taken from a long letter from Washington to the Courier Journal and is by "Savoyard."", a bril liant newspajMT man. and one of the most learned men in the business. As Sieaker of Congress, Mr. Crisp has added to his fame. He took it at a time when a strong hand, and a stronger mind, were required at the helm. As a presiding officer that chair has never known his superior since Clay lelt it. Not even Carlisle was more fair in his rulings. Reed, the leader of the minority, was more than once rebuked, without insolence and without brutality, but effectually rebuked. Even Sherman Hoar, -who refused to vote for him after the caucus decided for him. now says his chief re gret in leaving Congress is that be can not vote for Crisp for Speaker of the next Congress, Though a pronounced advocate of fr.eeT silver, the Speaker has steered his party clear of the silver whirlpool. He, had much to learn, and has learned much by experience. One thing he has demonstrated, and that is that he is every inch a Demo crat. He is a strong man; has the confidence of his party and his country' and when chosen Speaker at the next session of Congress ho will give the country a better administration than the one just closed. I do not believe he will have opposition, and, if he does, he will triumph oyer it. GOYERSOi:-MAIK SE.NATOKS. SMiutor Vane l'roseiit tli Democratic !idn in I lie C'e. The Covernors of the three States of Montana, Wyoming and Washington have appointed Senators to the United States Senate on account of vacancies and non-election by the Legislatures. The matter of seating them has been up in the Senate this week. The ma jority report, which is in favor of seating them, was made by Mr. Hoar and is advocated by the Republicans. It is a very able plea and trends in the traditions of the government, with precedents. The minority report was made yes terday by Mr. Vance, and is advo cated by the Democrats. It objects to the seating of the appointed Sena tors in these-cases. It must be very ably presented to overcome the ma jority report. Th V::lt5 ?!-.. Much has been said in the papers, recently, about a sect of peopie, the Waldenses. 2J0U in number, coining to this country from thv southern slope of the Italian Alps, and that they would come to .North Carolina. They are a peculiar religious sect, and have been much persecuted, it is said; hence their removal to a country where they can put their thrift and frugality into operation with benefit" to themselves, and pursue their religion in ptaee. About one year ago, their head preach er, who could speak English, visited Georgia, Tennessee, South and North Carolina and probably other States. He reported, it seems, to his people in favor of North Carolina. A committee of two of their number arrived -in Morganton, Burke county, N. C, last week; and took dinner with landlord Walton, at the Hunt House. They could not speak English, only French ?.nd Italian, and tlid not regis ter. But they were soon joined by M. Emile Frissard, a French gentleman of means, good taste and practical learn ing, who has built him a leautiful house behind the hill, hid from public view in Morganton and .made it his home. He took the committee ofWal ilenses gentlemen in charge and h;us 1k-:i entertaining them ever since. As M. Frissard has an abundance of line horse, he has carried them, almost daily, to various places aeceibl to t-r ... 1.1. .. ? - j Jiorgamon, aim uie nave iookcu at i the lands with much .. interest, i i.ev 1 I wish to i.un li.w irart or r:wi: of till U I tl 1 mijmiuil, t ill i : g 4 II" i I j whole UiiH of ij-irf). 1 hey wisli to Ih ! i ready for business next y-ar. They , ! are a farming im iple a:: weh a iiorti-; , cult uraksts and Wine vintner.-. 1 f eria;-The ( j!..initt- of Walilcn- s s e agU d to the pa:e;:M' tti sevt lal tract.' s Oi ::i.u an ai ioiiii:;" "alio h ft "! aggiegating ten lhoi:.-and aere. li gin !iii gr four miles east of Morganton on the Western North. Carolina railroad: - !xth sides. They have cabled tlieir ; President who is in the Northern part of Italv. Hurke inle are hiirhiv elated. So are we. Jim Milisand Will Ritehev. colored ' got drunk while playing cards Sun day last, near A heville. ami . Coroner McHrayer held an inquest over Mills while Ritehev was running away Mon day. It is rumored, but not generally be lieved,, that Judge Dick will resign his office if Judge Armlield could ?x cer tain to succeed him. Representative Henderson, who has been considered as certain of the Federal Judgeship af ter liek. is not bestirring himself at all to get. as he says, into the slices of a man who is not even sick yet. TJie Charlotte Observer's special says: "Mr. Walter E. Faison. of Dup lin, 'was promoted today (Monday) to chief of the Consular Bureau of the State Department, vice Dr. P. O. StClair removed. For years a corrup tion ring has existed there, composed of a number of officials who parcelled out consulships and consular clerk ships to favorit s, but this blow from am means its extinc; Secretarv (ires I tion, as it will H followed by othe re movals. St. Clair was appointed 105. JaroJx Fork Now.. Editor Pkkss and Cahoi.imax: Wheat is beginning to make some show in the fields. Oats are also c bow ing their front. Farmers are beginning to look at their rusty ploughs and are fixing them up for service. -The Rev. P. W. Whitener of the Baptist denomination made a living visit to his son-in-law here. He is u j native of this Township where he was raised .hut now residing' in Uurke county: He preached last Sunday at Wesley chapel. There .was a considerable crowd at the sale of Daniel Jarrett's on last Saturday. The property brought a pretty tail price. In the evening a snow storm came and there was. a gen eral scattering of the people hustling for their homes. The little viiiage of Plateau is said to be rising; it is located on theShelby road about 10 miles from Newton and about 2.") miles from Shelby. It is a beautiful town 011 a high elevation perhaps one of the highest places east of the notable Blue Ridge. Its loca tion makes it a very healthy place for invalids'.' It has schools twice a year spring and fall. There is an excellent"' and beautiful street car . line in pro-' gress. The company are working for the early . completion of the road. The cars aie ail tlnae icady .and fully equipped. Nothing is wanting only the cross ties to be laid and the rails fastened thereon. The company have secured the services of J. N. Casswell president and general sujM'r intendent and engineer of the whole concern; J. J. lvisf ler, C. P. Shuford, Kistler. Van Pagerhnrt, Pink Richie and W. P. Workman trustees, John Clay contractor and. Eli Clay machin ist. There are three stores,' two dry goods and a grocery and drug store. Those. who are seeking for pleasure better come to this notable and heal thy place, where the fresh 'mountain breeze, comes directly from those mountains booming up in the dis tance,, and go up on the high'; and steep v-blulTs of old notable Hoghill ami-from its top view the beautiful p!acesof Maiden.' Newton, Hickory, Linco'nton, Anecrsons. Linns; Pine and Baker's n untains. l hey have four mills and one wool factory'. Travellers who wish to visit the place can get lnard for p-r day in private familes. Anybody wi: kii g for a fuller description of tin- plac can gain all ! the information desh td bv c nftrrintr j wUh aUV xhe u .. J Th j debating ' chapel is -till il ; - y at Wesley 1U11' tiA om I'ist ! nrti.lV ti. . (!-,,,.e,: v!4 v.!il:r-r ; "Saturdov tu Unit:il Uj1 V:. 'itifi.b!e ill coloiii.ing the i: 'i l.e'f n mittee ? ".i....ai...i 5W. i .-, .-, r.. , , ; 1 111 1 don't know where. Jonathan Car ent r n !4 ytar-old n:an iivii.gnear the Cat; via tcunty hi:e at Jacobs Foik Towi.-hip is now ! pnstiatd v. it It lie I.uk jaigitne ! m hi tn i i.d-fs'in a ('ii uiu ecu- i 'Aii u. ile t at na v i.ui t e v ; s i.rt in L'l.cwii ; n ; wj .- ut j 1; ad town. '1 here is j: i.'l,...( ci ki.ip J i d wife ! w in J.'h i lo Fi k Ic v.i.sln'p work :ieg on J:cii.g !:.i th:ns j-nd putting ti t m in as j,u ti it 1 air as new. j ;n jrih itate-. It i- said tnat lanivl Jam-it aiu nimuy - aie mh: u iwhi' iu.u.tKwy. J. P. T.