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The News and Observer VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 46. TOE BJ&GSdEST ©DGSdtHJILMTON] ®E AOW WETTO @MI®ILIJIKIA\ IMOOf. GOODMAN NOT GUILTY THAT WAS VERDICT OF TIIE JURY IN THE PARSONS MURDER TRIAL. GREAT JOY AT HIS DELIVERANCE. Despite Warnings From the Sheriff There Was a General Outbreak of Applause—The Offenders Promptly Arrested and Fined—The Parsons Letter Played an Important Part In Bringing the Jury to its Favorable Verdict—Railroad Men Delighted. Richmond, Ya., March, 16 —A Char lotteville special to the Dispatch says: At nine o’clock this morning there was quite a good sized crowd in the court house, and soon afterwards the jury in the Goodraau-Parsons murder trial filed in and took their accustomed seats. The clerk was in his inclosure. A little later Judge White took his seat. The sheriff whispered that ancient opening formula, beginning. “O yes,” which, peculiarly, has lost its meaning as it has lost its Norman form. Clerk D. W. Burnley, in a more agres sive tone, read the proceedings of yes terday’s session. That done he asked the jury if it had agreed upon a verdict and the foreman nodded assent . He then passed up the papers. Sheriff Watts warned the spectators that demonstrations of applause in that court house could not be allowed, and if attempted would lie followed by the ar rest of such persons as he or his deputies saw engaged in it. “We, the jury,” read the clerk, ‘‘find the prisoner, Thomas A. Goodman, not guilty.” An attempt at applause —an involun tary one, was made, but checked —for a moment. During that brief interval the accused and his wife were clasped in each others arms. The 17 year old daughter threw her arms about her parents and the smaller children rested near. Mrs. Good man wept freely and finally Captain Goodman yielded to his feeliDgs, which had been hitherto under stern control, sinking in his chair, he gave way to tears quietly. # Friends and sympathizers pressed for ward, pressed his hand, and expressed their joy at his deliverance. In the meautime the applause broke through all restraint. People lost sight of the respect due to the court. The offenders, detected by the sheriff, were promptly arrested and taken to the bar of the court and fined, but it is believed that the fines will be remitted as the ap plause was given under the impression that the court had adjourned. The Dispatch reporter interviewed sev eral of the jurymen after the trial was concluded and found them unanimously of the opinion that Capt. Goodman shot in self defence. When they first began to deliberate upon the verdict they should return, one stood for conviction of voluntary manslaughter and eleven for acquittal. The Parsons letter played an impor tant part in bringing the jury to a ver dict favorable to the prisoner, but there were many points in the evidence that in the opinion of the jury went to establish the truthfulness of Capt. Goodman's statement. One of the strongest points i i the whole case, said several jurymen, was brought out by Mr. Crump in his speech, when he showed by the absence of two bullet holes ou the right side of Col. Parsons’ coat that it was reason able to suppose that Col. Parsons was holding his cofot by having bis right hand in his hip pocket, as sworn to by the prisoner. Every man on the jury averred that he had no idea what turn public senti ment had taken, but really expected their verdict to be disapproved by many, and especially those who did not hear the evidence. The jury was a unit disapproving Col. Craig’s method of cross examining the prisoner. At the conclusion of the trial the members of the jury were the recipient of hearty congratulations on all sides. One juryman said that the minds of ail had been fully made up, he thinks, before any speechees were made. With him Goodman’s evidence was fully be lieved, and rhere was nothing else to be done but acquit. When the Dispatch reporter called at the S. A. Parish hotel, to which Capt Goodman went with his family, after tie verdict, he found the man who had just been restorsd to liberty, surrounded by his happy family, his faithful wife still crying for joy. For several hours he held quite a reception, bands of friends calling to offer their congratulations. The jury called among others, and as Captain Goodmau thanked them for their verdict, and prayed God to bless them, he was greatly affected, and the tears rolled down his cheeks. I never saw a happier family circle than the lit tle group at the Parish Hotel this morn ing. Capt. Goodman protested after the verdict, his innocence of any wrong, and explained the charges contained in the letter. He insisted that he had simply done his duty in collecting fare when ever passes were not shown, and that he had never been disrespectful to any lady under his care. “I would,” he said, “have defended any lady that travelled on my train from insult at the risk cf my own life.” In speaking of the “Banker of Lynch burg,” to whom he had given offence, he said that the gentleman’s daughter had insisted upon taking her dog in a first class coach, which was against the rules, and finally went into the second-class car rather than trust her dog to Captain Goodman’s care, although assured by him that he would be responsible for its safe delivery. Captain Goodmau and family were driven over the city this afternoon. They will remain at the Parish Hotel until Monday afternoon, when they will leave for their homo in Richmond. Captain Goodman has been quite sick for the last two weeks and will, upon reaching Rich rnoud, undergo a course of medical treatment. He has not formed any plans, and will rest for several weeks be fore deciding as to his future move ments. There is general rejoicing among railroad men over the verdict. GROVER GETS R ACK HOME He Enjoyed His Eleven Days Trip and Bagged .Many Ducks. Washington, D. C., March 16.-Pres ident Cleveland came back to Washing ton this afternoon after his eleven days recreation on the water. As he stepped down the gang plank from the Violet to the wharf he looked hale and hearty and smiled broadly when somebody in the crowd shouted, “Bring out the ducks.” There was a glow of health upon his cheeks which was not there when he left Washington on March sth, the day after Congress had adjourned. It was just 4:15 o'clock when the Violet tied up to her whaif. About 50 people were there awaiting her arrival. Enough game was brought back to send hampers of game to all the Cabinet qftieers in town, to Mr. Thurber and to the homes of the President’s companions, not to speak of a plentiful supply for the White House table. Most of the sport was had in Pamlico Sound and the President bagged a fair share. Capt. Donald of the Violet says Mr. Cleveland is one of the best shots he hits ever seen. The party had much bad weather but did not suffer any inconven iences. The trip from Norfolk wa3 unevent ful. Last night the weather was very thick and Capt. Donald decided to lay off St, George’s Island in the Potomac, at the mouth of St. Mary’s river, about a hundred miles below Washington. At daybreak this morning the Violet re sumed her journey, reaching the Indian Head Proving Grounds at 1:20 this after noon. Here a brief stop was made to send a message by telephone to private Secretary Thurber, and then the Violet continued to Washington without stop ping again. WILL FIGHT THE DIVORCE. Aubrey Said to Have Received Several Oilers to Go on the Stage. Chicago, March 16- —J. Matt Aubrey, the son-in-law of Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, of the United States Supreme Court, has retained counsel to make a defense when the suit for divorce brought&y his wife comes to trial before Judge Horton. No cross bill will be filled, but the al legations of Mrs. Aubrey will not pass unchallenged. Manager Darling, of the American Dramitic Exchange, who is well acquainted with Aubrey said to day that the latter had received several offers from theatrical men tc go ou the srage, but could not say what the young m m would do. The statement was made by Mr. Dar ling that Mrs. Aubrey had sent loving letters to her husband within the last two months and that the present separa tion was not the work of the wife alone. Aubrey will claim the right to see his children whenever he chooses and to have charge of them part of each year. The prayer in the bill that the names of the children be changed to Fuller will be resisted to the last, TIIOS. E. WATSON NOMINATED. He Will Make Another Race lor Con gress on the Populist Ticket. Augusta, Ga., March 16.--The Popu list Congressional Convention of the Tenth district met at Thomson to-day, the home of Thos. E. Watson, and nomi nated him unanimously for Congress to make the race in the special election made necessary by the resignation of Congressman Black. Not more than half the counties in the district were represented. The convention adopted the Omaha platform in toto and declared for an im mediate election. Rising Three Inches a Minute. Gadsden, Ala., March 16.—News reached Gadsden of a water spout some thirty miles above here this morning, near* Coosa river. The facts are very meagre, but considerable damage was done and some lives lost. Coosa river at this point is rising now some three inches a minute, and river men predict that it will rise ten feet by morning. For three hours to day rain fell in tor rents, Hooding the streets and washing away small bridges. The damage to farms is heavy and the farmers will lose thousands of dollais if the Coosa river gets beyond her banks. Dr. John I. Wise Dead. Richmond, Va., March 16. —AnOnan- cock, Va., special to the Dispatch says Dr. John I. Wise, one of the most prom inent physicians on the eastern shore of Virginia, died of pneumonia at his hom<. Rebel Forces Again Defeated. Panama, March 16.— The Star and Herald learns from Buena Ventura to day that the government troops under General Mateus have defeated the rebel forces, 3,000 strong, near Soatao. RALEIGH, N. C., SUNDAY, MARCH 17. 1895. NO MERCY IS SHOWN THE LYNCHBURG DEFtULTING HANK TELLER GETS SEVEN YEARS. DONDEMNED TO HARD LABOR. His Counsel Pleads lor Mercy llut the Judge Declares that Bank Robberies By Officials Have Become Too Fre quent to Allow the Guilty to Escape --Hamner Will Be Taken to the Brooklyn Penitentiary—Will Not Be Allowed to Testify Against Panuill. Lynchburg, Va., March 16.—Walker G. Hamner, late teller of the First Na tional Bank of Lynchburg, who robbed the bank of $25,000, was sentenced by Judge Paul this morning in the United States Court to seven years at hard labor. Promptly at ten o’clock, the prisoner was brought into court, and in spite of the secrecy surrounding the proceedings, the room was packed. Every seat was filled and every available space was thronged with interested spectators. Mr. Hamner was seated just behind his coun sel, Mr. N. C. Manson, and between his wife and daughter. Two of his sons were seated near him. Judge Paul en tered the room, and the crier forthwith announced the opening of court. Mr. Manson, addressing the judge, said that the prisoner entered a plea of guilty to the offense as charged iu the indict ment, but that he deemed it advisable to have the jury enter their verdict of guilty, and that he would then brie fly state the excuses in behalf of Mr Hmi ner. Mr. Montague said that although he did not know the exact custom in such cases, he would not raise any abjection to such proceedings, leaving it to the de cision of the court. The Judge said that this formality could be dispensed with and that he would bear Mr. Manson’s plea without delay. There was a pause in tbe proceedings at this point in which the dropping of a pin might have been heard. Mr. Man son arose and facing the Judge, made a strong and touching plea for mercy. There was no emotional effusion about his language, but simply earnest and forcible words that burst their way to the heart of every observer. Judge Paul stated that it was a disa greeable duty for him to sentence the accused; but that offences of a like character had become too frequent to go without punishment. Therefore he would send the accused to the peniten tiary for seven years at hard labor. Mr. Hammer will be sent to the peni tentiary at Brooklyn. He will be re moved there very probably at the close of the criminal docket of the United States Court. He will not be permitted to testify in the trial of Robert H. Pannill, charged with beit.g in collusion with him to rob the bank. The statutes are explicit on that subject, and unless a felon has suf fered the penalty of his crime or been pardoned, ( ionot appear as a wit ness. ALL QUIET ALONG THE LEVEES. Private Subscription* Must be Made to Keep the Military ou Duty. New Orleans, La, March 16.- There is no change in the labor situation here. Everything is quiet. The Governor estimates that the cost of keeping out the militia to be between SI,OOO ami $1,200 per day. There being $5,000 appropriated by the State during a whole year for use of the military in actual service. This sum will be entirely exhausted within the next, day or two. It will then become necessary for the business men of New Orleans and all others interested in maintaining law’ and order to subscribe to a fund to con tinue the vigilance which has been so effective,at least temporarily, in restoring peace. A New Republican Morning Paper. New’ Orleans, La, March 16. A stock company composed of wealthy sugar planters and others interested in sugar, has been formed for the purpose of establishing a Republican morning newspaper in this city. Capital stock $150,000. The publication will begin about April 15. Another Club Coming South. Pittdburg, Pa., March 10.—The mem bers of the Pittsburg National League team left to-day, destined to Savannah, Ga., where they will go into training for the season’s work. Cross, Sugden and Kinslow will join the team at Washing ton. The club will remain in the South until the openiug of the season with the Louisville club. Wiman Now at Liberty. New York, March 16.—District Attor ney Fellows this afternoon, wffien seen about the decision in the Wiman case, stated that he had decided to take the case to the Court of Appeals. Mr. Wiman is now at liberty, he having furnished bail in the sum of $30,000. Fire Bugs at Work. Algona, lowa, March 16. —The sth at tempt to burn this town was made last night. Four business houses were burn ed. The militia is on guard and detec tives would be employed to ferret out the fire bugs. PLEVSED WITH THEIR VISIT. Tbe Massachusetts Legislative Com mittee Delighted W itli N. C. Special to t he News and Observer. Washington, I). C., March 16. The committee of the Massachusetts Legislature arrived here to day. In the party are Senator F. W. Darling, Chair man, Senator Isaac Hutchison, Repre sentatives Geo. M. Eddy, Chas. Bancroft, W J. Donovan, Moiiirty, Frank Chandler, R. T. Tramob and Wm. Whit ing, Sergeant-at-Arms. They seem very much pleased with their trip South, and say the object of the visit was carried out to the letter and is pronounced a great success. They speak highly of Charlotte and Raleigh, aud especially of the hospitality of the people. They were impressed with the State oflicers. They refuse, however, to give an opinion on the Legislature, as they understand it, but Senator Darling said enough in condemnation of the assembly in general. Tramoh, the colored representative said he was proud that the white Legislature had recog nized Douglass. They leave to-morrow night for Boston. Wm. H. Pearson is here on business. Charles L. Jones was commissioned postmaster at Lumberton to day, aud W. A. Thompson was appointed post master at Woodleaf, Rowan county, vice C. I). Van Cleve dead. Miss Claudia Erwin of Morganton, Mrs. Lawrence Holt, Lawrence Holt, Jr., and Erwin Allen Holt are at the Metro politan for a three weeks stay. It is expected that the President will act on Fayetteville and Greenville post masterships early next week. WAKE FOREST NOTES. President Taylor oft Again for the Pur pose ol Raising an Endowment Fund Special to the News and Observer. Wake Forest, N. C., March 16. President Taylor came home from his tour in the eastern portion of the State the middle of the week, but is again off on his endowment mission. He is greatly missed. His occasional brief addre.-ses at morning prayers are always helpful aud often inspiring. He says that the finest audience in North Carolina as semble»every morning in the Wake For est chapel; it is to him the most stimu lating. Earlier in his experience he dreaded to speak to a college audience, but he finds uow none so appreciative and responsive. The visit of State Secretary 1,. A. Coulter on Thursday last was spiritu ally helpful to the large number of the students who heard him in the aftei noon and again at night. Several young men will avail themselvts of his cordial invitation to attend the State Conven tion of Young Men’s Christian Associa tions iu Raleigh next week. There is no Association here, and no effort was made to organize one, and yet Mr. Coulter said that representatives of the student body would be welcomed iu the Conven tion. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Dunn are at home again from their bridal tour. The first session of the moot court on yesterday afternoon attracted much at tention and was the occasion of not a little amusement. \ NEW FURNITURE FACTORY. Phillips Didn’t Know That Fred Doug lass was a Negro. Special to the News and Observer. Asheboro, N. C., March 16. The “Douglass has hon ored our townsman, P. H. Morris, by appointing him as a trustee of the State University. The new furniture factory will soon be erected. Still another is contemplated. Judge and Mrs. Brown will be the guests of Mrs. Sam Bradshaw next week. Mrs. Cartiand, president of the W. C. T. U. made two interesting talks here Thursday to the ladies aud children. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dalton, of High Point, are visiting Mrs. G. S. Bradshaw. Miss Mary Kerr Bingham, the attrac tive daughter of Maj. Bingham, of Ashe ville, is visiting relatives in town. Mrs. W. C. Hamner has returned from a visit toSouth Carolina, accompanied by Miss Alice Thompson, a very charming young lady. Cue Republican Representative, E. O. Phillips, says he wouldn't have voted for the Legislature to ad j urn out of respect to Fred Douglass if he had known hew’as a negro. Capt. A. A. Iseley Resigns. Special to the News and Observer. Burlington, N. C., March 16. There is a great deal of indignation here over the Fred Douglass Legislature or, as it is now being called, the “Pos sum” Legislature. Capt. A. A. Iseley, of the Burlington Light Infantry has tendered his resigna tion to take effect April Ist, and in tils remarks to the company he told them that the “Douglass” Legislature, did not see the importance ot the State guard, hence he was forced to resign. Asheville Company will not Disband. Special to the News aud Observer. Asheville, N. C , March 16. Chauncey Depew and party arrived at. Kenilworth Inn this afternoon, and will remain until Monday. Asheville Light Infantry last night discussed the reduc tion in the State Guard’s appropriation, and finally decided that they would uot. disband. Washington, D. C , March 16.—A cablegram was received at the Navy De partment to-day statiDg that the Raleigh had left Colon for Carthagena. GRABBERS FOR PLACES THE SENATE DID NOT TAKE QUITE ALL THE OFFICES FOR ITSELF. $6,627.88 WORE THAN IN 1893. That’s the Balance on the Books Against the Fusionists—The Hollow Mockery ol“Relawm”--Uausual Re cord of Nepotism in Both Houses— Sons, Daughters. Brother and W ites all Provided lor in th« Distribution of the Union Offices. * It is to be doubted whether there has ever been a legislative body assembled in any State that appropriated a greater proportion of the offices and public pat ronage to themselves than has the Legis lature just adjourned. It is safe to say that at least 90 per cent,., and perhaps more of the positions at their disposal were filled by members of the General Assembly. As shown by the list pub lished in this paper Friday the Senate secured the lion’s share of the spoils, though it is the smaller body. Though most of the pie had been distributed be fore it reached the more popular branch of the General Assembly the members did not hesitate to gobble up what was left. Here is a partial statement of bow the members helped themselves, to the al most absolute exclusion of all outsiders: V. S. Lusk, Rep., of Buncombe, Trus tee and member of the Executive com mittee of the University. S. Huffman, Rep., of Burke, Trustee of the Morganton Deaf and Dumb Insti tution. E. C. Duncan, Rep., of Carteret, sla ted for Director of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad. A. F. Hileman, Pop , of Cabarrus, Di rector of the Morganton Hospital and slated for Director of the North Carolina railroad. Lee Whitener, Pop , of Catawba, Di rector ot the Morganton Hospital. J. E Bryan, Pop , of Chatham, Di rector of the Blind Institution at Ral eigh, Director of the Penitentiary’ and member of the Arrington Investigating Committee. A. A. Campbell, Republican, of Cherokee, member of the Arrington In vestigating Committee. J. A. Buchanan, Populist, of Clay, member of the Board of Agriculture. R. P. Williams, Republican, of Craven, slated for Director of the Atlantic A North Carolina Railroad. Z V. Walser, Republican, of David son, Speaker of the House and trustee of the University. H. G. Ewart, Republican, of Hender son, Judge of the new criminal circuit. Frank Brown, Republican, of Jones, slated for position at the Penitentiary. G. Z. French, Republican, of New Hanover, slated for Director of tbe North Carolina Railroad. J. A.-Cheek, Republican, of Orange, Director of the Penitentiary. D. H. Abbott, Republican, of Pamlico, slated for Director of Atlantic and North Carolina railroad. R. M. Groom, Republican, of Pender, slated for a position at the Penitentiary. J. T. Phillips, Populist, of Pitt, mem ber of Arrington Investigating Commit tee. C. H. Johnson, Populist, of Sampson, member of the Board of Agriculture. E. A. Aiken, Republican, of Transyl vania, member of the Board of Agricul ture. A. Alexander, Republican, of Tyrrell, Trustee of the University. J. W. Crumell, Republican, of Yadkiu, slated for Director of the North Carolina railroad In addition to this many of the mem bers were appointed Justices of the Peace iu their respective counties and many others were quietly canvassing for places at the penitentiary aud the various asy lums. The Record of Nepotism. The records show the following attaches whose relatives were members of the General Assembly: Ralph Fortune, son of Senator For tune; page, $1 a day. Frank Huffman, son of Senator Huff man; page, $1 a day. D. B. Starbuek, son of Senator Star buck ; page, $ L a day. R. B Dal by, sou of Senator Dal by; as sistant enrolling clerk, $5 a day and mileage. Fred Hamrick, sou of Senator Ham rick; page, $1 a day. J. E. Moody, son of Senator Moody; page, $1 a day. Miss M. II Hoover, daughter of Sena tor Hoover; copyist, ten cents a copy sheet. Miss S. M. Mewborne, daughter of Seuator Mewborne; clerk to the Com mittee ou Election of Justices of the Peace, $4 a day. Mrs. A. J. Dalby, wife of Senator Dal by; copyist, ten cents a copy sheet. Leslie E. Campbell, sou of Representa tiveCampbell; assistant engrossing clerk, $5 a day and mileage. H. G. Ewart, Jr., son of Representa tive H. G. Ewart; clerk to the Committee on Election of Justices of the Peace, $4 a day and mileage. John G. Walser, brother of Speaker Zeb Vance Walser; clerk to the Commit tee on Election of J ustices ot the Peace, $5 a day and mileage. T. B. Lindsay, brother of Senator W. R. Lindsay; assistant to principal clerk of the House, $5 a day aud mileage. H. C. Satterfield, brother of S. P. Satterfield, chief clerk of the House; page, $1 a day. J. C. Cheek, sou of Representative J nD, CE FIVE CENTS. ! A. Cheek; page, $1 a day. N. B. Wilson, son of S. Otho Wilson | page, $1 a day. M B. Self, son of Representative Self, of Chatham; page, $1 a day. What the General Assembly Cost. From the completed accounts in the office of the State Auditor, it is shown that the recent General Assembly cost the people of North Carolina $72,604.66. The Legislature of 1893 cost the State, as the cold, calm figures in the records show, just $65,976.78. The “Reform” Legislature of 1895 cost the tax-payers of North Carolina just $6,627.88 more than the Democratic ■ Legislature of 1893. The Arrington Resolution. Here is the full text of the resolution creating “The Great Triangle,” the Ar rington Commission ; it was ratified March 11th: “ Resolved , That A. M. Campbell, J. E. Bryan and J. T. Phillips, members of the House of Representatives from Cher okee, Chatham and Pitt, respectively, be and they are hereby appointed a com mittee of investigation to investigate all | the matters growing out of the litigation and all other troubles between Mrs. ! Pattie D. B Arrington and her hus band, and all other matters, persons : and things concerning ot in any way I appertaining to her matters in eon j nection with said iitigation. Said com j mittee shall have full and ample power and authority to send for persons and j papers, and examine the same, and to administer oaths and examine witnesses, and with full power to punish for eon- I tempt for disobedience to any lawful order, in as full a manner as is now vested in judges of the Superior Court of the State They shall find the facts from the evidence and report the said facts, and also set out the evidence in full in said report and make their report | to the legislature, if possible, before its : adjournment; and if not then to the | Supreme Court. That full authority to pay necessary expenses while acting ist given the State Treasurer, and the Audi j tor is hereby authorized to draw his warrant for the said amount.” Juggled With the Bill*. Harris of Hyde, (Fusionist), says he* knows positively that a bill which was tabled twice was presented for ratifica tot Whether it goes on the statute hooks or not remains to be seen. To Fence in u Town. A bill was passed requiring a fence to be built around the the town of Pol lceksville, which will hereafter be one of the “walled cities.” This bill is said to have been passed out of pure Nile green, spite. death of dr. broadus. A Severe Cold Which Developed into Pleurisy Caused his Death. Louisville, Ky., March 16 —Dr. John A. Broadus, the eminent theologian, died this morning at 3:45 o’clock, thus ending tie carter of one of the moat notable min in tbe South. It was ap parent for twenty-four hours that he could not loDg survive. During the past year his health had not been as good as usual and in Janu ary he spent three weeks in Florida and returned much improved. Just at this time the extreme cold weather reached this region and as a result of the change from the mild climate in which he had been sojourning, Dr. Broadus contract ed a severe cold. This developed into pleurisy and also affected his heart The remains will be interred to-mor row afternoon in Cave Hill cemetery. The services will be held at the Walnut Street Baptist church. DIME SAVINGS BANK. The Capital Stock Fixed at $15,000-- A Ready an Assured Success. The first meetiug of the incorporators of the Mechanics’ Dime Savings Bank, was held in the office of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics Friday afternoon.. There were present B R. Lacy, D. M. King, J. A. Mills, W. N. Jones, H. W. Jackson, Josephus Daniels, John B. Kenney and N. B. Broughton. Josephus Daniels presided aud B. R. Lacy acted as Secretary. The capital stock was fixed at $15,000, the amount taken by any one person being limited to SSOO. A large amount of stock w’as taken at i once. A committee of seven, John A. Mills, D. M. King, John B. Kenney, J. S. Wynne, Wesley N. Jones, B. R. Lacy and N. B. Broughton, was appointed to solicit subscriptions to the capital stock. This new bank is already an assured success. The incorporators are: Dr. D. E. Everett, B. M. Moore, D. M. King, B. li. Lacy, Johu Ward, J. B. Kenney, 11. W. Miller, N. B. Broughton, W. N„ Jones, J. S. Wynne, Josephus Daniels, J. A. Mills, Claude Barbee, James Ma glenn aud H. W. Jackson. New Superintendent of Motive Power, W. T. Read, the new superintendent of motive power of the Seaboard Air Line, has arrived and taken charge. He comes from Chicago, and was brought hereby Vice-President St. John. He has a fine reputation and will no doubt suc ceed here. Capt. MaglenD, the retiring superin tendent, has been one of the most faith ful and efficient officers of the Seaboard Air Line. His retirement is generally regretted by railroad men. 'l'he Trust stand* Firm. Richmond, Va., March 15 —The execu tive committee of the Southeastern Tar iff Association adjourned this afternoon after issuing a statement that in their opinion the public here had no reason to be dissatisfied with the schedule of in surance rates. There is some talk of ap pointing a compact manager for Rich mond.