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BerGahan Cameron KmukkkkuukkkuAkkk^kkkkkku^^ I —EVERYBODY— | Breads your ad in the g 4 PRESS-VISITOR. 1 ^wvYwnmYTmmvwnmmmw § THE PRESS -VISITOR. temumumuiju umaumauss I—ALL THE NE?^ - g 4 • EVERY DAY. IS t 3 ’OUR MOTTO. E Jemrnnffnnnmnnw: • inn^ VOL. XXXV.—NO. 85. RALEIGH, N. C., TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 2, 1896. WO PEL YEAR. THE YETO DON’T GO River and Harbor Bill Passed Again in the Honse. BUTLER’S BOND BILL Will be Taken up at Three O’clock and Will Pass—Morrill Speaks Be fore a Large Crowd on Finance. WASHINGTON, D. C. June 2—There was a large attendance in the Senate today to hear Morrill speak on the tariff and currency questions, and an agreement for a vote on Senator Butler’s bond prohibition bill. Mor rill’s speech was largely devoted to his ideal, that “Free coinage agita tion was a menace to the prosperity of the south and west. He said there should be no tariff legislation. Continuing, he said: “The 1 recent obstructive tactics brought forth in the Senate to de feat the coin redemption fund bill as well as to defeat the emergency tariff bill in the house with a silver coin age substitute, is wholly irrelevant, having no possibility of becoming a law, but contemptuously obtruded solely to defeat measures in the house. It can hardly be regarded as standard Senatorial Statesman ship, and not as legitimate opposi tion by regular opponents.” Senator Hawley of the Committee on Military affairs, has reported to the Senate his bill for the re-organi zation of the Militia. The Bill is a recodification of laws relating to Militia with such changes as is necessary to adapt them to existing conditions. It provides for two classes of Militia organized and un organized, the former to be known as the National guard, and the lat ter as reserve Militia. The Senate has taken up the con ference repoat or the Indian appro priation bill. There will be no vote on the bond bill until after 3o’clock. It will pass. The River and Harbor bill was passed in the house over the Presi dent’s veto this afternoon. DAVIS’ MILITARY SCHOOL The Sixteenth Annual Commencement in Progress at Winston. [ Special to the Press-Visitor. ] Winston, N. C., June 2. The sixteenth annual commence ment of North Carolina’s popular military college (Davis’ school) opened here last night with a credi table celebration by the Washington Literary Society. The oration and declamations were well received. A sham battle will be the attraction at5o’clock this afternoon. Tonight’s exercises will consist of a celebra tion by the Jefferson Literary So ciety. Auxiliary Horse Drivers Strike. New York, June 2.—About one hundred young men who drive aux iliary horses to help the street cars up the hills, struck today because of a reduction of wages of 25 cents a day. There is talk of the strike spreading. A Big Force After Maceo. Havana, June 2.—It is reported that a force of 25,000 men will be sent after Maceo. A .Macon Dry Goods House Fails. Macon, Ga., June 2.—The whole sale dry goods house of Wolff & Hass has failed. The liabilities are a quarter of a million and the assets are the same. Murdered his Wife and her Family. San Jose, Cal., June 2.—Ten thous and dollars reward is offered for the arrest of James C. Dunham, who murdered his wife and her family this morning. Officers are close on his track. Will Nominate Allison. Des Moines, Iowa, June 2.—Sena- ton Allison has chosen J. N. Bald win, of Council Bluffs, to present his name at St. Louis to the conven tion. Professor .Mims- All who enjoy a line literary ad dress are invited to hear Prof. Mims tomorrow night at 8:30 o'clock, in the Edenton St. Methodist Sunday School room. The reputation of Prof. Mims is State wide, and our people will be glad of this opportunity to hear him. Seats free. The public invited. WARE’S PRIMARIES. They will all be for Silver Only One Doubtful Precinct in Raleigh. Much interest is centering in the primaries which will be held in Ral eigh and the entire county, Satur day next. Very little doubt exists as to the result on the financial ques tion. The advocates of the yellow metal are not at all numerous in this section, and the result of Wake's convention on the financial question is almost a foregone conclusion. There is no effort on the part of the gold men so far as is known, to capture the primaries. In most all other places the fight for the suprem acy in the paimariev has been very warm. It is said that there arc more gold men in the second division of the second ward than in any of the other precincts. It is not likely that'Dem- ocrats will voteby ard wdivisions as they are now constituted. The old method of voting by wards will like ly be observed. This course is found to be almost necessary, so it is stated, because it is impossible to learn the representation that each division is entitled to. The silver men are lining them selves up for a fight, if necessary. If Wake county has a preference for a gubernatorial candidate it is not known. Nearly all the candidates have warm advocates in the city. Col. Jule S. Carr has a decidedly strong following, though he is mak ing no effort to get the nomination, and on the other hand has stated that he was not a candidate. Col. Carr is considered a champ ion of silver, though a leading Dem ocrat said today that his declaration several months ago, was not sufficient. Mr. Carr stated that he was for sil ver as long as a parity between gold and silver can be maintained. The gentleman referred to above has taken a leading part in the fight for silver, and he declared that the nominee of the party would be re quired to declare himself for the free and unlimited coinage of silver, 16 to 1, regardless of the balance of the world. TODAY’S MARKETS. Cotton Closed 12 to 15 Points Lower than Yesterday’s Prices in New Y ork. New York, June 2. Cotton quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 56 Broadway, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, over their special wire: months. OPEN- HIGH- LOW ¬ ING. EST. EST. CLOS ING. January, May, June, July, August, Sept’mb’r, October, Novemb’r, December, 6 99 6 86 6 86-7 7 76 757 7 73 7 55 7 74 756 7 08 6 93 7 03 6 87 696 682 6 96 6 82 7 58-9 7 55-6 7 56-7 6 94-5 6 88-9 6 82-3 6 83- Barely steady. Sales, 195,100 bales. Futures were considerable lower today. The market opened steady at an advance of 4 to 5 points, then steadily declined 14 to 18 points, closing barely steady at from 12 to 15 points lower than yesterday’s closing prices. New Y ork Stock .Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: Missouri Pacific General Electric St. Paul Tennessee Coal and Iron .. Manhattan American Tobacco Burlington and Quincy .... Western Union Louisville and Nashville.. Chicago Gas Sugar United States Leather Southern Railroad Southern Preferred Atchison Whiskey Jersey Central Erie Reading . 334 . 764 254 . 1021 . 654 . 77 . 844 . 494 . 674 . 1224 . 634 . 84 . 281 . 144 . 174 Liverpool Cotton .Market. Liverpool recorded another break today, declining 4 to 1 point, and closing at the lowest point touched. June 3.63-b. June-July 3.63- s. July-August 3.624 b. August-September 3.61-b. September-October 3.55-b. October-November 3.52- s. November-December 3.50- s. Chicago Grain and Provision Market. The following were the closing quo tations on the Chicago Grain and Pro vision market today: Wheat—July, 564; September, 574. Corn—July, 274; September, 28. Oats—July, 174; September, 184. Pork—July, 7.02; September, 7.17. Lard—July, 4.17; September, 4.30. Clear Rib Sides—July, 3.72; Septem ber, 3.87. Buluwayo, June 2.—Cecil Rhodes has arrived. He met with a cordial reception, and will be entertained by a banquet June 4th. PROPERTY LISTERS Arc at Work—Those who Fail to List Will be Reported to the Solicitor. Maj. Win. Grimes and Mr. Chas. S. Lambeth are the list-takers for Raleigh township. They have es tablished an office in the court house, opposite Sheriff Page’s bou doir, where they will be pleased to see every tax paying man in the, township. The gentlemen will remain in the office during the month of June and during that period all property own er and tax payers are required to report for taxation, for the year ’96, all real estate, personal property," etc. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 50 are required to list their polls. This year there" is a penalty for failure to perforin this duty. Every one who fails will be reported to the solicitor for prosecution. The County Commissioners have had printed circulars, giving infor mation on the subject. Here is what the circular says: “All persons who are liable for a poll-tax, and fail to give themselves in, and all who own property and fail to list it, will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on convic tion, fined or imprisoned. By order of the Board of County Commission ers, all who fail to list will be re ported to the Solicitor for prose cution. Mr. Charles. C. Holden. The Baltimore Sun of a recent date says: “At a meeting of the trustees of the Elkton Academy held on Thursday last, Mr. Charles C. Holden was elected principal for the coming year. Mr. Holden is a native of North Carolina, being a son of the late Governor Holden, of that State. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and has taken post graduate courses at Johns Hopkins and Yale. Mr. Holden is a scholar of unusual fitness for the position. He will be in Elkton in a short time and will call on the patrons of the school, to make arrangements for the coming year. Suns of Ex-Confederates. The Sons of Ex-Confederate Sol diers are requested to attend an ad journed meeting at the Mayor's of fice this evening at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of organizing a Camp of the Sons of Ex-Confederate Soldiers, and making arrangements to attend the sixth Annual Reunion of Con federate Soldiers and Sailors in Richmond, Va., June 30, July 1, 2. Let there be a full turnout. Farina Mills Declare a Dividend. A meeting of the stockholders of the Farina Roller Mills Co., was held yesterday, and the following directors elected: J. A. Jones, W. B. Mann, J. W. Barber, Dr. J. M. Ayer, F. A. Whitaker, C. S. Hunter, J. A. Mills. J. C. Drewry and AV. B. Wilder. J. A. Mills was elected president and S. A. Johnson secre tary and treasurer. The directors declared a three per cent, annual dividend, payable July 1. Mr. St. John to Consult President Hoff man. As stated in yesterday’s Press- Visitor, something definite about the Seaboard Air Line shops will be given out by the officials this week. It was learned today that Mr. St. John would go to Baltimore tonight for the purpose of consulting with Mr. Hoffman, president of the road. The officials will likely reach an agreement on a location by tomor row. Lions Guard the Harems. The sultan of Morocco keeps a large number of live lions about his premises, and in the evening these animals are set loose in the court- yards of the palace to act as guards of the royal harems. Spanish Gunboats Watching Us. Atlantic City, N. J., June 2.— The report is circulated today that Spanish gunboats arc patrolling this coast. Two search lights were seen last night. They have been seen recently several times and arc evi dently watching for filibusters. Col. Johnson’s Will. The Charlotte News of Yesterday, says: The will of the late Col. Wm. Johnston was probated at the court house this morning. He left his estate to his foui- children, Mrs. A. B. Andrews, Mrs. T. R. Robertson, Mr. W. R. Johnson and Mr. Frank Johnson, to be equally divided between the four. Mr. Will Johnston is the exe cutor of the estate. The estimated value of Col. Johnson’s estate is $217,000. WHITE RIBBONERS Will Meet in this, City on Eriday Next. OFFICIAL PROGRAM. Mrs. Carter, Dr. Norman and Mayor Russ to Welcome Delegates- Miss Kearney to Deliver anAddress Before the W. C. T. U Convention. .Fourteenth Annual Convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will convene in Central Meth odist Church, June,^^ 6th 7th and Sth. The State Executive Committee will meet in the parlor _of Mrs. W. H. Worth, on Thursday, June 4th, at 4:30 p. m. Lhe convention will assemble promptly at 9:30 o’clock, on Friday morning. Each delegate is request ed to bring her Bible to the church and participate in the Bible read ings which will be given each day at the noon hour. After organization and the reports of Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, Promise service will be conducted by Rev. D. H. Tuttle on Friday morning. The afternoon session opens at 2:30 o’clock and will be given to Depart ment reports. In the evening at 8:30, addresses of welcome on be half of the W. C. T. U., the church es and the city will be given by Mrs. J. W. Carter, Rev. W. C. Nor man, and Hon. AV. M. Russ, and re- sponed to by Mrs. A. AV. Cadwal- lader, of Whittier ; after which Rev. T. M. Johnson, of Henderson and Miss Belle Kearney, of Mississippi, will speak. Saturday morning will be given to routine work, followed by a Bible reading and a Birthday thank-offer ing service at the noon hour. Saturday afternoon routine work will give place for address by Rev. D. H. Tuttle, and a Symposium. “What has the AV. C. T. U. Done for Me,” by the delegates. Saturday evening is young wo man’s evening and will have the beauty, life and enthusisam, which college girls put into their lives and work. Four original orations will be delivered by young women rep resenting the organizations in foul- prominent colleges. Prizes for the best oration will be presented by Miss Kearney. Mrs. Mary Woody will deliver an address and Mrs. Cadwallader will give a “Prescrip tion for the Gold Fever.” Sunday afternoon at Metropolitan Hall, a mass meeting will be held; addresses by Mrs. Mary AVoody, Rev. J. W. Carter, D. D., and Miss Belle Kearney. Monday morning the business of the convention will close with the election of delegates to the National Convention to be held in St. Louis in October. Dowden Returned to Halifax—No Fake. The announcement that Henry Dowden had been returned to Hali fax for execution is made today the second time. About two weeks ago the same statement was made by the newspapers of the city, but in that instance the papers were wrong. The statement was given out from an official source and accepted as true. Probably the authorities' were justifiable in doing so. AVe will take it for granted that they wea^ at any rate. Some apprehension was feared on the part of authorities lest Dowden's friends should make an attempt to liberate him. The statement went out that he was gone. He was not. The people thought so. There was no more apprehensian on the part of the officials. No damage was done. Dowden is now in Halifax. Clever work all round. Eight Missionaries to Sell Books- Since the Baptist Sunday School Supply Store began to enlarge its sphere, it has kept moving forward. AVithin the past few days seven mis sionaries have been put in the field. The missionaries will sell Bibles and books in this State, and they will also invade South Carolina. Secretary Spillman has obtained the State agency for some splendid works, and he will make a strong- effort to spread them over this State. The Supply Store is doing a very large business. □ A decision will likely be rendered in Murphy’s case tonight. BOOKS THEIR TOPIC. Various Representatives of the Book Con cerns Speck for County Adoption. Nothing is more interesting than a battle between book boomers. This morning the representatives of the leading book concerns in the country arrayed themselves around the County Commissioners of AVake, in their chamber on the second floor of the CourtHouse. There they scrap ped and cut at each other to the de light of the Board and the interest ed spectator's. The charges of book men against each other are marked by a splendid display of self possession, repartee and an evenness of temper. Like lawyers they never get mad. Once and a while they seem to be unruffl ed, but then they are battling for their books, and everything goes. Mr. R. T. Gray, who represents Johnson and Company of Richmond was the first speaker to address the Board. Mr. Gray made a short speech presenting the superior points that the books of Johnson & Co. possess. Mr. Gray emphasized the fact that his books were endors ed by leading men in the South and in some instances by Confederate Veterans Associations. He stated that Johnson's histories were en tirely free from prejudice and did the South justice. Mr. Gray pre sented Lee’s histories, Southern States by Dr. J..L. M. Curry and Southern Literature by Miss Manly, for the Boards consideration. Unlike the other representatives of the book companies, Mr. Gray had no counsel at his side. The gentleman is well enabled to take care of him self on that score, however. When Mr. Gray concluded his re- marks, Mr. Fab. H. Busbee, counsel for the American Book Company, made.a motion that speeches be re stricted to a certain time. Mr. Gray seconded Mr. Busbee's motion. Capt. Kendrick, who continually sallied forth with bright and clever remarks when his books were mis represented, arose to object to the motion. He stated that his books were being attacked by all the other representatives because they were the adopted books of the board. He said that he wanted three hours of the board’s time and he would make it interesting. “Mr. Busbee wants to restrict me,” spoke the Captain, with em phasis on the pronoun. “You and Col. Harrell are the ones I desire to restrict,” retorted Mr. Busbee. “Gentlemen, there is but two dol lars in this meeting for us, if we stay here six months,’’echoed Chair man Stronach, “and we are not anxious to remain here in a pro longed session.” It was decided not to restrict the speakers. Capt. Kendrick, of the University Publishing Company, had Mr. C. M. Busbee and Mr. S. F. Mordecai as his counsel. Col. Eu gene Harrell, who is the representa tive of Ginn & Co., had Mr. W. N. Jones associated with him. Col. Harrell spoke next in support of the books of Ginn, the firm which has instigated the fight. Col. Har rell made a splendid speech, 'which was interesting at all times. The Board gave him careful attention. He was followed by Capt. Ken drick, who looks every inch a sage, and that is what his opponents say he is. Capt. Kendrick was speak ing as we went to press. The Captain is making a critical comparison of all the books offered for adoption including those of the University Publishing Company. Capt. Kendrick always sparkles with bright witticisms. His speech today was full of in terest. Mr. F. H. Busbee will conclude with an argument for the American Company’s books. Morehead Gets the Chautauqua. The North Carolina Baptist Sun day school Chautauqua will be held at Morehead City this summer, com mencing August 4th and continuing one week. The committee decided upon Morehead last night. Thursday Mr. N. B. Broughton, the President, Rev. B. AV. Spilman, Sunday-school Secretary, and Mr. J. C. Birdsong, Secretary of the Chautauqua, will begin on the pro gramme which they intend to make the most elaborate and complete the Chautauqua has yet had. The pro gram will be complete at an early date. Railroads will give reduced rates and the hotels will -offer a lowar rate than usual to those at tending the Chautauqua. The indica tions are that this will be a very successful meeting of the Chautau qua. TRINITY COLLEGE. Programme of the Commencement Exer cises Next Week. Trinity College commencement will take place next week. It has been decided by the fucuitj to hold the commencement at the college. The,exercises will be held in the dining hall of the College Inn. The sermon will be preached at 11 a. m., June 9t.li, by Dr. A. Coke Smith, of Lynchburg, A’a. The lit erary address will be delivered at 8 p. m., by D • Jas. H. Kirkland, of Nashville Ce The gra luc a ; cises will be gin at 10 a. ■ aesday, June 10th. The Alumni addyoss will be de livered Wednesday by Rev. J. B. Hurley, of Oxford, N. C. The music will be furnished by fne 5th regiment band of Rich mond. Hon. Clem. Manly, of Winston, will deliver the Wiley Gray medal- The prospects are that there will be the largest attendance in the history of the institution. PEACE INSTITUTE. The Graduating Exercises last Evening— This Evening the Annual Concert will be Given. A very large and appreciative au dience was at Peace Institute last evening to witness the graduating exercises of the class of ’96. The diplomas were awarded by Rev. C. G. Vardell, of New Berne. Mr. Vardell’s remarks were well chosen and uniquely put. Those receiving degrees were: In Literature and Science, (Degree, B. S.): Misses M. Mangum, Cora Richardson, M. Rankin, Mabel Ram say, M. Simmons, B. Witherspoon, M. Yancey. In Literature and Language (De- greet B. L.): Miss Kate Lewis. Diplomas in Music : Misses Bet tie Dinwiddie, Lovie Jones, Minnie Mangum, M. Knox, Mabel Ramsay, Estelle Timberlake, B. Wither spoon.. Diplomas in Art: Misses Carrie Polk, Mary Pescud, Cora Richard son. Full Diplomas (Degree, B. A.): Misses Edith Butler and M. Knox Johnston. President Dinwiddie read the roll of honor and the long list of distinc tions. Certificates of proficiency were awarded also. President Dinwiddie stated that he had never had a more pleasant and successful year than the past one. Tonight the annual concert will be given. The concert on Com mencement occassions at this hon ored institution has become famous all over the State. The commence ment exercises close with the concert tonight. Davis Military School. The sixteenth annual commence ment exercises of Davis Military College opened at Winston last night with a celebration by the Washing ton Literary Society. Quartermas ter Dameron, of North Carolina, de livered a fine oration, his subject being: “The United States, its Past, Present and Future.” The declimers were: Cadet R. L. per rick, of Arkansas; Adjutant E. P. Moore and Corporal G. W. Face, of Virginia. Their subjects were, re spectively as follows: “The Black smith’s Story,” The March of the Mind,” and “The Last Speech of Robert Emmet.” The debators were Cadet C. H. Thompson, of Georgia, and Cadet F. B. McLean, of Minnesota. Their subject: “Re solved, that a lawyer is justifiable in defending a client when he knows him to be guilty.” Sons of Confederate Veterans to .Meet. Owing to the storm on last Thurs day evening, the meeting called to organize a camp of Sons of Ex-Con federate soldiers and sailors was adjourned until this evening at 8 o’clock at which time the Sons are requested to attend. The organiza tion of a camp and arrangements to attend the sixth annual Reuniou of the Veterans on June 30 at Rich mond, Va., will be made. It is earnestly desired that a full -turn out of the young men shall be present tonight. United States Court. United States Court will likely come to a close this afternoon. A number of minor cases were dispos ed of. The case of A. W. Shaffer vs. the city, for infringement of copy right was compromised. A verdict for $50 was given in favor of Shaffer; he to pay the costs. WELL, HERE’S AT YOU Everybody Can Partake of these Facts. MORE CONVICTS To be Sent to Ashboro-Post Office Inspee tor Gregory Here—The Change on the Southern—Other News Today. Subscribers to the telephone will please add ib their list: W. C. Stronachs residence, No. 227—2 rings. St. Luke’s Circle will meet AVed- nesday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the residence of Mrs. teard, 123 South McDowell street. Messrs. Royall & Borden are using - periodical tickets, and thereby save their customers ten per cent on the purchases made. Notice their ad in this issue. Jane Walker, colored, died yes terday afternoon at the age of 67 years. Her funeral was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the Second Baptist Church. The lady in charge of the fund for marking the graves in the Confeder ate cemetery at Winchester has col lected $25 at Kittrell, and expects to incrcease it to $50. Porf. Mims, of Trinity College, will deliver a lecture in the Edenton street Sunday school room under the auspices of the Epworth League to morrow night at 8:30 o’clock. Ad mission free, and all are cordially invited. The members of Junius Daniel Camp 515, are requested to call at MacRae’a drug store on Fayette ville street, and leave their orders for the badges adopted by the Camp and which will be worn on the trip to Richmond, Va. The Seaboard Air Line has just made a contract with the govern ment to transport all sailors across the country, thus saving about 23 days in time, the transporation hav ing heretofore been by steamer around Panama. In the change of schedule of the Southern Sunday week, the two trains from Greensboro will continue as heretofore. It was thought at one time that the morning train would be taken off and the evening train would arrive here about 1 p. m. The ladies of the Epworth Metho dist chapel will give a lawn party under the “Big Oak” next Tuesday evening at eight o’clock, for the benefit of the church. Ice cream, cake, milk-shakes, etc., will be served. The “Big Oak” will be illuminated. Mr. J. AV. Thackston is well pleased with the result of the county commissioners in adopting text books yesterday. Mr. Thackston says he has heard from over seventy counties and in every instance the books of the American Book Com pany have been adopted. Invitations to attend the 25th an nual commencement of the law de partment of Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., on Monday even ing, June 8th are out. In the list of graduates, with the degree of Bache lor of Laws, 93 in number, appears the name of Mr. Geo. P. Pell, former ly of this city. Mr. AV. C. Ledbetter left today for Asheboro to make arrangements there for the arrival of sixty con victs, who were sent from the State farm at Wsdesboro this morning. They will work upon the Ashboro and Montgomery railroad, which is now being constructed by Mr. A. F. Page. Seventy-five convicts are already there. Mr. A. J. Peterson, of this city, has been appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the National Railway Building and Loan Association for this city. Mr. Peterson is a com petent and efficient man and will represent his company with ability. The company is to be congratulated upon securing the services of so popular a gentleman. The receiving vault in Oakwood Cemetery is nearing completion. The vault is a very handsome job of work and reflects credit on the con tractors, Messrs. Cooper Bros. The vault is located in the western part of the cemetery. It is built of brown-stone and granite. The door is of iron. The vault will soon be completed.
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