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at V; 1 MM WATERWORKS Citv Looking tovthe Purchase l -;of thePIaJjt. DEFORE THE BOARD. A Keaolntlua tMd Plant Valued at $35,0O0-Regnlar Meeting oSle . Board Held Laat Night. -v The regular monthly meeting: of the Board of Aldermen washeld-last evening- and was attended by all the members. . The report of the Finance Com . mittee for tbe month of July, was submitted by Alderman Boushall 1 i .' ana adopted, snowing expenditures J of $6,900. . The . report of the committee on streets was adopted with the ex ception of the proposition to- pur chase ad engine for the rook crusher to cost 8,000, which , was referred to the Finance Committee. It was ordered that the lines of the old city oemetery be run by the Street. Commissioner. Alderman Ferrall, of the Park Coramitteo, recommended -an appro- , priation of $400 to build a mansion house in Pullen Park. The matter was referred to the Finance Com mittee. ' A report was made against the application for exclusive privi- ' lege of selling refreshments in Pul- . len Park, ' ' The office of Keeper of the Market ,. , was declared vacant and Mr. Thomas ; Pence, 'elected to fill the vacancy. : The report of city physicians, Drs. "Benn and McGee, was made. -; A 'petition of J. W." Winslow for - fhe rent of tlje basement of the east ' end of market for a restaurant was Referred to tbe Market Committee. J. ' R. Chisenhall was granted license to sell liquor, also to JE. Potter and Messrs. Adams and Har ris. - , , A communication from James - Bovlan in regard to extension of Morgan street, west, was referred X, to the btreet Uommittee. Y; The following resolution was in troduced before the Board of germoj49y; Alderman Drewry . lOOKing hi - luo . purcimsu vi mo . Raleigh water works plant by the "-city-" ' , "It is the sense of this Board that . our contract with the Raleigh water v company ought to be revised at ex piration or the city should possess its own water ''works plant, and therefore in 'view of the fact that : ' : under our present contract with the water company, the city will have ' the right after next- December to purchase said water works after due ' notice, or build one of our own; therefore be it ' . ! "Resolved, That the' city attor- ' ney is hereby instructed to give such notice as is required under the. J contract to the water company. , "Resolved further, That It is the IcfiTiKft of this Board that the citv has a right, under its present contract with the water, company, to use a i sufficient amount of water with which to operate their automatic flush tanks , that are now in good repair In such J a manner us u avoiu w uuumii oniiirmnt, nf thn flush! of these tanks by means of hose. ' The Water Works plant is valued at $35,000, at least that is its tax valuation as. given In at the court house. The plant was established nine year ago, so it is stated.' V Section 10 of tbe city Jaws and or dinances says; At tne expiration oi 1 ton years after the. completion of. said water works, or at the expire" I tion Of each succeeding year, to the end of the franchise period, said city of Raleigh shall have the right to purchase said water works, with its privileges and property free and discharged from all liens of allkinds, at a fair valuation as follows ; 1 Whenever the said city shall de- tcrmine to purchase said water works at- either of the above men tioned periods, . the Mayor thereof shall give written notce to, said i Water Compay, or their legal repre- sentative of the intention of the city i to purchase, at least one year previ ous to the expiration of such period. Within 60 days after the date of the said notice the said water Works Company, or their legal representa tive, and the said city shall each ap point 2 disinterested ' persons", as appraisers, who shall not be resi dents of Wake county or of Mont gomery county, 0hlo. The State Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction has in hand reports of the public schools from CO coun " ties. ' " - -, TURNED DOWN BY HENRY Mr., Hunter, of Mecklenburg, Lacks l'o- .', litlcal Prestige. . !' Mr, R, B. Hunter, of Mecklenburg challenged Mr, Walter R. Henry for a joint debate. Mr. Hunter is well known in his section, and for failure to thrust himself upon a long forbearing public on all occassion, he has. been placed beyond the pole of political prestige. ' ,' Below is given Mr. Henry's card in reply to Mr. Hunter's challenge, as furnished Charlotte papers: "As to Mr. Hunter, I have no doubt ho is a gentleman and a good man, but I do' not know him, and doubt if he has a reputation beyond his immediate section. ' '5 1 would have nothing to gain in iolnt debate with any Opponent who did not pis- seas political prestige, at least equal to my own. "In the political battles of the past, I have stood the equal of the best "known fighters in the Demo cratic ranks. If the Democracy of Mecklenburg desire a joint debate, I will meet either Attorney -General Osborne, Hon. J. P. Caldwell, Ex Senator T,- J. Jarvis, Hon. Cy Wat son or Mr. James A. Lock hart, their candidate for Congress. I will not divide time with any man of less po litical ability than $he gentlemen named. " PROFESSIONAL BOOKS For Colored Teachers A Library Estab lished at tbe Washington School. A library of professional books for the use of the colored teachers in the city schools has been established at the Washington school building, and will be open once a week during the rest of this vacation to give the teachers an opportunity to borrow the books. The hours will be frra 4 to 6 every Wednesday evening. " The books have been carefully chosen by the Superintendent, and are the latest and best of pedagogical works. They fire as follows: Jos. Payne's Lecture on Educa tion, Jackman'sNature Study, Phys ics by Experiment, How to Teach Manners in the School Room, Hayes' Mistakes in Teaching(3copies), Gru be's Method of Teaching Arithmetic, WoodhuH's Simple Experiments (three copies), Woodhull's Home- Made Apparatus, Howe's Systematic Science Teaching (three copies), Parker's How to Study Geograohy, King's Methods and Aids in Goo: graphy (three copies) Topics in Geo graphy, Teacher's Manual of Geo graphy," Trotter's Lessons in the New Geography, Shaler s Story of Our Continent, Shafer's First Book in Geology (three copies), -Frye's Child and Nature, Geikie's Geology (three copies), Geikie's Physical Geography', Astronomy b.Observa tion (three copies), Apga 's Trees of the United States, Quick's Educa tional Reformers, Spencer's Educa tion, McMurry's General Method, McMurry's Method in Reading, McMurry's Method in Literature and History, McMurry's Method in Geography, Classic Stories, teach er's edition,Robinson Crusoe, teach er's edition, Tales of Tray, teacher's edition, Pioneer History Stories, teacher's edition, Course of Study for Eight Grades, Report on Correla tion of Studies, If. Is gratifying to know that many of the colored teachers have been pursuing a course of professional study during the summer. ' This li brary will make it possible for them to do some really effective work in this direction. Improved Weather Service for Worth Carolina. . The North Carolina Experiment Station has been informed that the bo-operation heretofore existing be tween the Experiment Station and the United States Weather Bureau has been discontinued, as the policy of the latter Inaugurates a more per fect unification of the climate and crop services in tbe different States under a direct contract of tbe central Bureau ; at Washington.' At more important - points throughout i the United State a complete equipment for printing .- the reports issued by the Weather Bureau will be in stituted and donbtless the- work generally will be improved in other whys. An equipment of this kind is planned for NoYth Carolina. The. State Weather Service remains "' a part of l"he Experiment Station, and will have 'no' connection' with the Weather Bureau, although the work formerly done by, the State Weather Service will be continued by , the climate and crop service of the.U. S. Weather Bureau. Miss Jennie Barner, left for Hen derson, this morningto spend several days. ' . TODAY'S MARKETS. 7 - Niw York, August 8r Cotton quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 66 Broadway, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, over their special wire: . MONTHS OP3'" HIGH- LOW- CLOS- ' INQ. EST. EST.' XNQ. January, 7 58 7 08 7 43 7 54- Febrnary, 7 01 7 01 7 48 7 58- March, v April, May, June, July, August, 7 05 7 5 7 53 7 02- Sept'mb'r, 7 74 7 78 7 71 7 78- Ootober, 7 49 7 50 7 38 7 49- Novemb'r, 7 58 I 60 7 40 7 52- December, 7 60 7 66 7 46 , 7 47- New York Stock Market. The following were the closing quotations on tne JNew York Stock Exchange today: Missouri Pacific 151 Union Pacific 41 Rock Island 49 Bt. .Paul 801 General Electric 211 Tennessee Coal and Iron 141 Manhattan 70 American Tobacco 541 Burline-ton and Quincv 541 Western Union 731 Louisville and Nashville. , -381 United States Leather 43 Southern Railroad 61 Southern Preferred 161 Chicago Gas 45 Sugar 951 Reading: . , 8 Des. and Cat. Feed Atchison 8 D. L. & W 139 Jersey Central 88 jo-ie 101 Silver 681 Liverpool Cotton Market. August 4.131 s. August-September 4.111s. septembeiMJctober 4.071 e. October-November 4.051 s. November-December. 4.041s. Deoember-January . . . 4.041s. January-February 4.041 s. February-March 4.051 s. Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Thefollowintr were the closinsrauo- tations on the Chicago Grai n and Pro vision market today: Wheat September, 57: December. 59i. Corn September, 244; December, 254, Oats September, 171; December 171 Pork September, 0.40; December6.88 Lard September, 3. 12; Dec.3.32. Clear Rib Sides-September, 3.25. New York Cotton Letter. By private wire to G.' E. Leach. New York, Aug. 8, 1896. TheChronicle weekly report today was bullish and prices advanced here at the opening 4 to 15 points on local buying. Subsequently the improvement wa lost and a decline of 1 to 3 points on most months fol lowed, but still later prices rallied and again advanced, closing at a net improvement of 4 fyi 11 points with the tone steady. Tbe weather bu reau reported a rainfall of 0.90 of an inch at Beeviile, Texas, 0.26 at Col umbia, Tex.", and a trace at Long view, Tex., but elsewerhe in the drought struck region no rainfall was re ported. The signal service predicts , continued, fair weather in the south west during the next thirtv-six hours. Spot cotton here declined Jc with sales of 158 bales for spinning. Middling uplands 8c. Liverpool ad vanced 1 1-6 on the spot, with sales of 7,00 0 bales. Futures there de clined 3 to 4J points, closing barely steady. New Orleans advanced 11 to 12 points, but lost 6 to 7 points of the improvement. . A bullish bu reau report is expected on Monday. For the moment we advise pur Chasers on the weak spots for quick profits. The Chronicle states that in the South the temperature has been very high during the week, that where rain has fallen the preci pitation has been very light and in a large portion or the soutbwest there has been no rain. That it is claimed that the crop has been dam aged by drought and hot winds in sections of Texas, Arkansasand Ten nessee. That picking is making good progress came into sight during'the week, 16,818 bales vs 9,026 last year, making. the total in sight 6,976,211 bales 'vs 9,740,177 at this time last season.'' Northern spinners have taken thus far this season 1,619,342 bales vs 2,085,976 at this time last season. The total worlds visible supply Is now -1,472,634 bales in cluding 1,146,434 American vs 2, 686,656 at this . time last season, of. which 2,371,456 were ' American, The exports from the ports thus far this season .aggregate 4,570,465 vs 6,698,367 in the same time last sea son. , t Big Fire at Niagara Falla. - ' J By Telegraph to the Press-Vkilior. ; Niauara Falls, a- Aug. 8, The ParH theatre; Tugby's museum, and other buildings in the neighborhood Were burned shortly after 1 'o'clock this ' morning. . The International hotel was afire several times. ' The guests fled. The loss is a quarter of a million. ' , , . Popullst County: Convention Met Today. HAL AYER ENDORSED C. B. Ray Put on Record by Delegate Las. alter Ex-Judge Wbitaker Temporary Chairman and Otho Wilson Per manent Chairman. While the nomination of delegates at large from the county was going in the Populist Convention today, Mr. J. H. Lassiter of Wake Forest precipitated arather dramatic scene. Mr. C. B. Ray had been placed in nomination as a delegate to the State Convention and Mr. Lassiter was trying to get possession of the floor. He caught tbe chairman's eye and hesitated for a full minute before speaking. "I understand that one delegate who has been placed in nomination as a delegate to the State Convention has said that he would support McKinly and Hobart, in order to bring about fusion with Democrat and Republicans in this State." Mr. Lassiter spoke slowly and de liberately . The delegates yelled ''name your man." "I learn that Mr. C. B. Ray made the statement," said Mr. Lassiter. "What did you say," spoke the gentleman against whom the accusa tion was made. Mr. Lassiter repeated the state ment. "Produce the man who made the statement and I'll answer it" said Mr. Ray. Several delegates spoke out that they had heard it. "I ask that you name your man. " Ray insisted. "I believe I'll give $5 to learn who he is. I want to say however that the statement is a falsehood. I wan't to say that I shall abide by tbe action of the State Convention." This closed the incident, but a n umber of delegates said that they had heard the statement and that they should have voted against him, had he not declared himself. The Populist County Convention was called to order at-noaft toiin the Court House by Mr. S. Otho Wilson, Chairman of the Executive Committee. There were about 225 Populists present. Ex-Judge Spier Whitaker was ap pointed temporary chairman. Judge Whitaker thanked the convention for the honor. He said among other things: "One of the great parties has ac knowledged its error and nominated the man whom the Populists intend ed to make their standard bearer. That party has taken up the princi ple which the Populists have been proclaiming from . the house tops since its inception. Though the Democratic party has declared for Wm Jennings Bryan, that young and noble leader stands square on the People's party platform, and we shall lead him to a greatand decisive victory in November. "I am saying nothing about the Vice-President. I am for Watson as you all know. (Loud applause and yells.) , ,'.- A call of the roll showed that all the townships were represented ex cept White Oak township, and that there were no contests. ' " The temporary chairman appoint ed Messrs. W. A Chamblee, C. B. Ray and R. M. Wynne a committee on permanent organization. The com mittee recommended Mr. S. Otho Wilson for permanent chairman, and Mr. Guy V. Barnes for permanent secretary. ' Mr. Wilson said in 'taking the chair: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome here this large body of representative me'tt, upon ...whose faces I see great determination, is not our purpose to declare upon a policy for the Populists of this State, out simply to elect dejegatea to the State convention to speak for us. ' It was decided to elect delegates to the State convention by .town ships. Chairman Wilson appointed Judge Whitaker and ' Hal Ayef a cooinutiec to compute the represen tation each township is entitled to. Mr. J. Am' Banks, of Panther Branch Introduced.' the following resolution; ;.-,", '"; ,;. t,; Whereas, In the -year 1895, the peoples" party by fusion with the Republican party to secure, and by reason of said fusion did secure a free vote ana fair count to make the voters of North Carolina and where as by said fusion the Peoples party obtained representatives in the Na tional Halls of Legislature, who by their votes and voices have sUod for, with and by the people and es pecially the effort made by the Hon. Marion Butler to check the sale or further issue of bonds : lie it Resolved, We the Peoples party of Wake county extend our thanks, and as an appreciation of their labors we even stand ready to hold them in high esteem and give to them our best efforts to maintain the right. Emperor Green sprung to his feet as soon as Mr. Banks concluded read ing it "I like a part of the resolu tion" he said, "but we did not care to endorse Republicans. I can afford to endorse all Populists elect ed to Congress, but I cannotendorse the Republicans. " Mr. J. W, Denmark, .said that the resolution was an endorsement of the Republican party out and out. The convention showed its sym pathy was with the Republican party for it endorsed the resolution by an overwhelming vote. Rev. H. W. Norris introduced a resolution recommending Mr. Hal W. Ayer for the nomination of Sec retary of State and requesting Wake's delegates to secure his utm- ination. Emperor Green opposed the reso lution because he said it was too Democratic. "I like Mr. Ayer, "he said, "but I am opposed to tying Wake's delegation. " The resolution was passed with one or two dissenting votes. Mr. C. C. King introduced a reso lution instructing the delegates from Wake to vote and use all honorable means to secure the nomination of W. A. Guthrie for Governor, Hal W. Ayer for Secretary of State and W. F. Strowd for Congress. There was a lengthy discussion. but the resolution was final fy de feated by a vote of 83 to 61. At a meeting of the Populist Exe cutive Committee this morning, Mr. S. Otho WiiSon was re-elected chair man and Mr. Guv V. Barnes was made secretary. Logue Harris was present and a fatherly smile of satisfaction spread over his countenance. Jim Young looked like he had recently cut a wa termelon. Capt. John Smith, of Eagle Rock, said his people were strong for Bryan and Watson, and were wil ling to fuse with the I)ein6cruts on electors, provided they were accord ed an equitable division . The convention was noticeable by the presence of several colored del egates. Representative J. Hazy Bagwell is a "middle-of-the-roader" from "way back. " "We don 't want to fuse with the Democrats; we are going to put out a straight ticket," he said. Raleigh's Representation. The following delegates from Ral eigh were elected to the Cenvention at the primary meetings held by local Populists last evening: First Ward E. S. Cheek, Henry Butler, Hal. Ayer, W. H. Worth. Second Ward R. C. Rivers, J. W. Denmark, J. L. Ramsey, Dr. R. B. Ellis, Guy V. Barnes, Ralph Barnes, J. E. Braswell. Third Ward C. E. King, T. J. Grady, A. J. Scarboro, Geo. L. Tor noffski, Byrd Crudup. Fourth Ward W. H. Strother, A. D. Hulin, John Collier, B. T. Bridgeford. Outside East Will O'Neill. Outside West W. J. Reave?. Delegates Elected. Barton's Creak, Hutchinson's Store State, R L Thompson, E G Penny, A. J. Thompson; Congres sional, J J Penny, A J Thompson, E G Penny. Rogers' Store State, J A Ar nold. Congressional, C B Ray. Buckhorn State, W H Holleman, Thos Bland; Congressional, E F. Holt, G H Womble. Cary State and Congressional, J Q Williams, GH Broughton. Cedar ForkState, M L Carlton, J E Marcum; Congressional, W G Sears, A L Niper. Holly Springs-State, D H Fuq uay , C H Collins; B S Utley; Congres sional, W H Hurt, J MHare, GW Sloan. House Creek Edwards, J N Car penter, H W House, R H Sanders, State and Congressional. Harris State, I'll Medlin, II U Thomas; Congressional, R II Blake, RH Chapel. - - s . j 1 Little River, Mitehells-State and Congressional, JTHagwood. Wake field State, A S Jones, W H Cham blee, W H Hester. .Congressional, B B Brantly, J M Eddins.-LWRo-bertson. , ',-', Mark's Creek State an jeongres- sionaUS- '.Smith, J Jy 1 errctl. IS T Hon ' .It. ile Creek State, C W Sujjl's, Alfred Powell, J P Bridgevs.' Con gressional. S M Rowland, R HUtley, RR Sexton. Neuse River State. L M Green. Cougressioual, W R Braswell. New Light State, J S Bailey, W D Ray. Congressional H B Emery, WTSuit. Oak Grove State. J S B Penny. Congressional. A D Ross. Panther Branch - State, C E Mt -Cullei s. Congressional, J L Banks. St. Mary's State. J J IJagwell. Brian Toocl. S R Pool, J P Goodwin, A D Honeycutt. Congressional, I) P Meacbam, N B Bagwell, J S Hol der, W LMoring, WJBeasley. St. Matthew's Milburnie, Wil der 's, State, A C Green. Congres sional, H H Knight. Swift Creek State, W P Powell, A F Taylor, W H J Goodwin, J J Wilson. Congressional, W P Powell, A F Taylor, C E J Goodwin, W H Utley. Wake Forest State, J W Lassiter, L N Raines, D M Disor, J D Peebles. Congressional, A C Dunn, J C Fort, G A Raines, J M Jones. White Oak State and Congres sional; W B Unchurch, Rufus Bar bee, B E Webster, S S Rogers. Raleigh State, H W Ayer, C E King, J E Braswell. Congressional, W J Reavis, J W Denmark, G L Tonnoffski. WHY WAS IT CHANGED ? S iine Republicans Kicking About Chang ing tbe Hate of the Ex. Com. Meeting. There are a lot of mad Republi cans just now. They can't under stand why Chairman Hcrlton changed the day of meetingof the Republican Executive Committee from the 11th until the 15th, after the Populist State Convention will have adjourn ed. The meeting was called on the 11th for the distinct purpose of assembl ing here at the time of the Populist Convention so that an effort could bo made for fusion. Some Republicans allege that it is the work of Holton and those Repub licans who are opposed to fusion. Loge Harris stated today that he could not imagine why the date had been changed. "It is too much for rne ? he eaid, "I can't understand it. Other motives are attributed for changing the date. Jim Young does not like it at all. He is a mem ber of the committee. Morson & Denson's School. This institution, the Raleigh Male Academy, makes its annual an nouncement of opening (Monday, August 111) in our columns today. We feel that it is unnecessary to commend to our own people an in stitution whose work is so well known, one of whose students was the only president of the class of the class of the University of Pennsyl vania from the South since the war, and another entered Annapolis with the highest record, on examination of cadets from every State in the Union, while hundreds of success ful men in every walk have honored its record. The principals ask that parents will have their sons present promptly at the opening. The Racket at the Atlantic Hotel. A telegram fromMorohead City to the Press-Visitor, desires us to sthte that the fight reported there a few days ago did not occur in the dinning room and that it was only participated in by two waiters, be ing the result of personal grievances of their own, and not on account of any partiality of Alonzo Holt, the head-waiter. It is declared that Alonzo Holt maintains the strictest discipline among his men, and that there is perfect harmony among them. The special describing the inci dent was wired to the Press-Visitor by a gentleman who is unquestion ably reliablo and we wouM not hesi tate give to publication at any time to any statement he might make. We do not suppose that Alonzo Holt was in any way responsible for the trouble, as we know him to be a careful and courteous head waiter. In tVe, New Rooms. The Y. M. C. A. men's meeting will be held tomorrow in the new rooms at 131 Fayettevillo street to whi",h all. men are invited. Mr. li. H. Battle will be the speaker, and his topicwill be "co-oporative sym pathy." - AtT members and 'Contributors "to the Association; work will be especi ally urged to be present, at 5 o'clock. i The new .reading -rooin Is well lighted and ventilated, and supplied with all tbe leading literature. . MIS BRYAN IS MY HAPPY Over the Demonstrations in His Honor En Route.' " CHICAGO TONIGHT. The Train Slops at tvery station and a Speech Is Called For, But the Candidate Seems to Enjoy It. l'.y Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Dks Moines, la., August8. After a brief resr, hardly sufficient to re cover from the fatigues of yesterday, Mr. Bryan arose at 5:30 this morn ing. At G he departed over the Rock Island for Chicago with a jour ney of thirteen hours ahead of him and the prospects of havingto deliver a speech after reaching Chicago. The day's program calls for the hardest work laid out by Mr. Bryan in con nection with the journev east. The train on which he travels calls for a stop at every station. Bryan was very happy over last night's demon stration in his honor. The party will reach New York Tuesday even ing at 0:30 p. m. A THIRD TICKET Will be Nominated by the Sound Money Men at Indianapolis. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Indianapolis, Aug. 8. Most of the delegates to the third ticket conference hurried away to their homes this morning. They were in a pretty cheerful mind having done what they came to accomplish with out fuss. There were delegates from every state except Arkansas Colo rado, Delaware, Idahoand Lousiana, Neveda, New Jersey, Utah and Wyoming. It is thought these will send delegates to the convention. Senator Palmer says he will accept the nomination. It has been decided to hold a National Sound Mouey con vention at Indianapolis, Sept. 2nd, when a third ticket will be nomi nated. CITY IN BRIEF. Electric lights are being put in the Supreme Courtand State library buildings. The corrected pension lists from about half the counties have been re ceived at the State" Auditor's office. Read the new -announcement of Sherwood Higgs & Co., and note the bargains tliey are offering. You will want to purchase at once. The Bright Jewels of Edention street Methodist church, will have a lawn party Tuesday night, on the Sunday School lawn. Refreshments will be served from half past seven until ten o'clock. News was received here today of a fire at Cumnock Mines yesterday which destroyed the fan house which supplied the air for the mine. The amount of damage is not yet known. Cards has been received here an nouncing the marriageof Miss Mary Kerr, daughter of Major and Mrs. Robert Bingham to Mr. Solomon Reed McKee, on Tuesday evening, August the twenty-fifth, at half after eight o'clock at the First Presby terian Church, Asbeville, N. C. Subscribers to Raleigh Telephone Exchange will please add to their lists the following new telephones viz : No. 238, B. W. Upchurch cer; No. 23", Head Quarte Democratic Executive vJoii. No. 239, Dr. D. E. Everett, II No. 240, O. G. King, Druggisl Mr. Penny, of Garner, whA here today has discoverei a rei able change in the moon in the I that the cusps or points of the moon used to point always to the north and that they now point southward. The question was raised today as to whether this had anything to do with the present political and other agitations. Bailey, of North Carolina, return ed this morning from a trip to south west Virginia with a screaming pair of trousers and accompanied by a smile which seemed to impart that he knew the Old Dominion would line up for McKinley in No vember next. He was in Wythe ville when the Democratic convention of that district was in session and re ports that he never saw the personel of a political body so fine in his life. Tho district in question is repre sented by General Walker, the only Republican in Congress from Vir ginia and tuis convention nominated Judge Williams, of Wytheville, to oppose him. , r