j ;-; --'V'--'1 ' "-"-;-'.-t - V, . V C THE VISITOR. VOL XXXV. NO. 170. RALEIGH, N. O, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25 ,'1S" $3.00 PER YEAR. T1X Si, WATSON CAME BACK. He Uu Returned From His Fusion Smashing Tour of th West. . . The Atlanta Constitution of yes terday says: "Tom Watson is at home.- His western trip came to an end last night, when, shortly after 7 o'clock, he reached Atlanta with National Committeeman H. W. Reed who has been his traveling com panion and advance agent. ( In the eyes of Mr. Watson and Mr. Reed the trip has been a suc cess. A series of speeches were delivered in Texas, Kansas, Nevada and Colorado. It was, the opinion of the nominee that the fusion in many of the western states between the Democrats and Populists was not on a fair basis. He wished to better the condition of affairs for the Popu lists. This is the. reason given by Mr. Reed for the trip. Effective work of dissolution has been accom plished, he declares, in Kansas and Colorado. Since the appearance of Mr Watson the Populists have an nounced that unless they are allow ed representation on the electoral tickets of these two states they will putout full Populist electoral tickets. Mr. Reed does not say that the sole object of the trip was to force the Bryanites of the west to de nounce Sewall and refuse him their support. He veils tthe purpose of the mission- under the statement that they wished to remedy what the Populists think is an unfair division. In State matters Mr. Watson says that he will be at home a week before entering the campaign. On October 1st he will take the stump again and will speak every clay until the elec tion. As to his letter of acceptance, it is Stated that the Populist nominee will wait until Mr. Bryan makes reply before answering the epistle of noti fication from Senator Butler. "We have had a most satisfactory trip," said Mr. Reid. "In every town in which Mr. Watson spoke he made a big crowd of couverts. I think that he had the largest crowd in Dallas. Here he made a stirring speech and all the people seemed aroused to the highest pitch of en- tnUSiasm. Ills most eloquent speouu, I believe, was delivered in Lincoln. The hall was packed and the Repub licans were out in full force. A peculiar feature of the evening was the presence of Mrs. Bryan, , who occupied astage box near where Mr. Watsen was speaking. I noticed her during the evening, and she seemed more interested in the dis cussion than any of the politicians present She frequently applauded. A Ralelf h Man Married in Greensboro. " The Greensboro Record of y ester day says: A quiet, pretty little wedding oc curred at the residence of Dr. W. W. Rowe, No. 122, Price street, atll o'clock this morning. The contract ing parties were Mr. Thos. D. Wat son, of Raleigh, and Miss Laura C. Boner, of this city. Rev. L. John son, pastor of the Baptist church, conducting the service, which was beautiful and impressive. The bride is well known and es teemed in this community where she has resided for a number of years, and has been an active worker in the church and especially in the Sunday school where she will be greatly missed. M. Watson isconnected with the freight depot of the Southern Rail way at Raleigh and was formerly in tho revenue service there. Many were the 'beautiful and sub stantial tokens of love and esteem 'from those who knew and loved the The happy pair left for Raleigh, their future borne, on the 12 m, train, attended by the best wishes of their numerous friends. ' -t Will Talk Tomorrow. The live and progressive firm of W. H. King Co.! will appear to morrow in their brand new fall an nouncement In these columns, and will have something interesting to say to our readers. They are better prepared and equipped than ever to serve their patrons with every thing In tbelr line at their popular store. They have a fresh and ' complete stock of Huvler's delicious fine can dies, and' this can always be had of them in any size package. Special care la always given to their pre- scr'mtion department under tne di rect supervision of Mr. :W H. King himself and Mr. Robert I. Williams, who has been connected with this wftll known establishment for many -years. Look out for king's new an nouncement tomorrow.- -A ' ... "Mrs. C. N. Parker and children left the city this morning for Nash county to spend several days visit ing relatives and friends. ANSWER TO POPULISTS "Has Otho Rented Rooms in the Moon?" JUDGE RUSSELL ASKS Bis Reply to Otho Wilson's Statement That He Would Come Down Judge Pleased With Ills Canvass - Is Here for Several Days. Judge Daniel L. Russell blew in the city this morning from Durham and has taken rooms at the Park Hotel where he will remain for several days. The Judge docs not look like a man ready for the hos pital, uor does he look to be an inva lid. The stories of his illness are directly attributable to a couple of boxes of cigars which he purchased at the suggestion of Bailey of North Carolina, while in Asheville. The cigar is none other than the amous Hoolaboom brand, which Col. Olds had the unkicdness to dub "Pride of the Sewer." At any rate Judge Russell smoked three of them and every time he smoked one lie became deathly sick. "They caused mo to leave curses in my trail over Western Carolina," the Judge remarked. It was suggested that the cigars be sontto Democratic poll-holders. Judge Russell, to all appearances is as well ana healthy as he was before he entered the campaign. He stated to the press that he was very much pleased with his canvass so far. ''I have just had an elegant time," he remarked, "and at every point have spoken to good au diences. I don't remember to have addressed a small crowd anywhere. Judge Russell had Tittle to say about the electoral fusion arrang ment in the State. He stated that the Democratic State Executive Com) mittee had bolted the convention and that the people would bolt the committee's action. When asked whether he had seen any democrats jn nisi canvass, tho Judge replied : "I have seen no Democrats, a lot of Popocrats and a few sound money Democrats. " He denied the statement attributed to him at Winston that Cy Watson was dodging him. "What about this statement of Otho Wilson's and the Populists in general to the effect that if- you do not retire from the gubernatorial race by October 15th, the Populist Executive Committee will meet and rescued their action in co-operating with republicans. Judge Russell was asked ? 'Has Otho rented any rooms in the moon?" was Judge Russell's in quisitive reply. 'But Otho is a good fellow, the Judge continued. "Otho is all right. He behaved like a hero yesterilay in the county convention." Judge Russell expressed the opin ion that McKinley would carry the State by a big majority. "I am not betting man," he said, "but there is plenty of money being offered all over the State that McKinley will carry the State and none of it is be ing taken. " Here the newspaper gang took leave of his royal fatness, as he was resting in a big arm chair with Bailey, of North Carolina, on his right and T. R. Purnell on the left. John R. Gentry Spaces a Mile in 2 1-2. By Telegraph to tho Press-Visitor. Portland. Me., Sept. 24. At Rein- hy track today the world's pacing record was broken by John R. Gen try, the magnificent horse pacing the fastest mile ever made in har ness, and placing the world's record at only half a second over two min utes, or 2:00i Andrews shouted encouragingly to his horse. The runner's driver also Urged his horse and used the whip- sparingly. All this nerved t.ha tuuaf in a sunreme effort, and it roan be seen how noble an effort he made, for with the wind in bis face, he made tne last quarter quicker than the third quarter, doing it in 301, and thus covering his mile in shnlu Bvnd Ipsa than his former record, which had never been sur passed - by any norse, ana oniy eqr-auea oy iiooert j. ?:vit) m f at Terre Haute. i Parkhurst Back Again. By Telegraph to the Pre-Visitor. - New York, Sept. 25. Dr.OPark hurst arrived from a three month's tour to Switzerland this morjking. He said the paramount question was the presidency and expressed faith In McKinley., " " REGISTER TOMORROW. a It Is the Prst Day The Places of Regis tration arc Designated. t Registration begins tomorrow. The registration books will be open for the first time and there are only three other Saturdays in which to register. Every Democrat in this city should have his name put on the books tomorrow. The Republican and Populist registrars control the books and Democrats should register early in order that there may be no difliculty in doing so later on. The books will remain open from nine to four. The places of regis tration are given below. First Ward First division, all north of Jones street and west of Halifax. Registration book at J. D. Turner's store, corner Halifax and Johnson streets. First Ward Second division, all south of Jones street, west of Hali fax and Fayetteville streets and north of Hargctt. Registration book at Kennett's store, corner Salisbury and Jones streets. Second Ward First division, all north of Jones and east of Halifax street. Resistration book at store house, corner Polk and Kim streuts. Second Ward Second division, all south of Jones street, north of Har- gett and east of of Halifax and Fay etteville streets. Registration book atHayne's shop, corner Blount and Fayetteville streets. Third Ward -First division, all south of Hargctt stcet. cast of Fay etteville and north of Cabarrus street. Registration book at Heine's auction house, on Hargctt street. Third Ward Second division, all south of Cabarrus and east of Fay. ettevillo street. Registration book at Roy all Knight's hall, Cabarrus street. Fourth Ward First division, all south of Hargctt, west of Fayette ville and North of Lenoir street- Registration book at eity lot. Fourth Ward Second division, all south of Lenoir and west of Fay etteville street. Registration book at Pat Stewart's store, Fayetteville street. Outside East Registration book at Beine's old store, near Soldiers' Home. Outside West Northern division, north of Hillsboro road. Registra tion book at Turner's store, Obcrlin. Outside West Southern division, south of Hillsboro road. Registra tion book at Revis' store, Hillsboro road. RALEIGH AND INDIANA. Kacc Between the Cutter Crews of the llattlc-Ships. By Tulegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, Sept. 25. -The race between the cutter crews of the cruiser Raleigh and tho battle-ship Indiana, was started at about 11:15 from below the Narrows. Tho course was straightway to Hie anchord squadron of TompKinsville. Passing Fort Wads worth the Raleigh's cut ter was four lengths in the lead and rapidly gaining. OlT the boarding station the Raleigh 's men led by six lengths, which they gradually in creased to 10, and then to 12 lengths. The crews seemed to be fairly well matched, but the Indiana's men were handicapped with a very inferior boat, bich buried itself at every stroke. Off Stapleton tho Raleigh crew led by 15 lengths, but an en ergetic spurt on the part of the In diana men reduced the lead to 12 lenglihs, which was held until the line was drossed. As the two crews passed between the lines of anchored warships the crews mounted the rigging and cheered lustily, while the syren of the Raleigh split the at mosphere with piercing shrieks. Judging from the enthusiasm the victory of the Raleigh crew was a popular one. First Presbyterian Church-- A Social Re union this Evening. Ihe Westminster League of the First Presbyterian Church will ten der a reception to the members of the church and congregation, and their friends, in the Sabbath school room, this evening, from 8 o'clock to 11 A pjeasant social re-union of the congregation and a happy time generally may bo confidently pre dieted . Killed His Brother. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Rochester, N. Ym Sept 25. Robt. Watt, a plumber, last night stabbed to death his brother Andrew Watt a liii. road li reman. Thcv quarrelled a'lou' a boar ! bill, and a tlghtensued Mr. Van iluko is in the city and his manly Rafeijfh frieuds are glad to sou him ugiiin. . OUR ROU Was Given a Grand Ovation Last Night by Admirers Such a Rasping as Was Given "I'ncle' Strowd J"' Heard Here Before--Tore all His Feathers off. URaleigh did herself fproud last night in extending to her favorite, the Hon. E. W. Pou, such a grand reception. Mr, Pod did himself proud by making one of the best speeches that has been heard iu this campaign. It was Democratic to the core, persuasive, forceful and strong. It was a speech that carried consternation to the enemy anda wak ened the greatest enthusiasm among all Democrats. There were Demo crats in that audience last night who were aroused for the first time in years. Mr. Strowd did not figure in the debate at all, and before Mr. Pou had finished plucking all his plumed feathers, the old man had the sympa thy of many in the audience. There probably never were two gentlemen so unevenly matched in joint debate. The courageous and dashing Pou at tacked successfully every point that uncle Strowd attempted to bring out. Such a scoringas was given Strowd s inconsistences in defending Repub licans and fusing with them was nothing less than humiliating. Mr. Pou put questions ftb Strowd which tho hitter was boun"d'toacknowled,'e, at the same time kntwinij that lliev would stultify him.j Mr. Pou is making a gentlemanly canvass. He referred to M r, Strowd personally as a clever gentleman, and he stooped to nothing low. Pop- iili.';'s and Republlcansopenly stated today that Pou completely vanquish ed !,:; i)i)')or.ent. " Mr. Rou s magnificent reception was nothing less than a popular ovation. The audience was the largest oi the year and filled Metro politan Hall. When he stepped out to speak tho first- time, the audience gave a great outburst of applause which lasted for w;vera' """utto. No resume of the speeches can do justice to the occasion. Mr- Pou just kept Uncle Strowd on the rag ged edge all the while. Mr. Pou expressed himself as highly pleased with the magnificent reception accorded him last night. He said he was grateful to the citizens of Raleigh for the interest manifest ed in the fight he is making. "I suppose it is not immodest, " said he to acknowledge that one should be proud of last night's greetings. '' ( all It Playfulness. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New Haven, Conn., Sept. 25. Dean White, of Yale, says no notice will likely be taken by the faculty regarding the students' demonstra tion at yesterday's Bryan meeting uuless complaint should be made. The local Yale graduate body does not look upon the incident seriously. The general sentiment is summed up in a statement thatit was only an act of playfulness common to Yale, tried on Blaine some years ago, and frequently tried on Depew Ncu Miners for Leadville. Hy Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Fort Scott, Kan., Sept. 25 -About one hundred miners from Southern Kansas have left iu special cars for Leadville to take the places of the strikng miners. They go under contract and are piloted by repre sentatives of the mine owners. Mr. George W. Thompson, Sr., Critically III. A telegram was received here to day announcing that Mr. Geo. W. Thompson, Sr., father of Mr. Alf. A. Thompson, Mr. Geo, W. Thompson, Jr., and Mr. James A. Thompson, was critically ill at his home at Pittsboro and not expected to live. Mr. Geo. W. Thompson, Jr., has been at Pittsboro with his father for some days. Average October Weather. The average mean or normal tem perature for thfe month of October during the past nine years-is 58. The warmest October was that of '94, with an average of 61 degrees. The coldest month was that of '88, with an eyerage of 56; the highest temperature-was 88 on the 5th, 1891; the lowest temperature was 31 on 3(Hh and 31st, 1891; average date on which. first killing frost occurred in autumn, October 20th; average pre cipitation for the month, 450 inches. Miss Lizxie Weddin, of Grey stone, J is visiting the Misses Linehan. WILL CELIr V.tATE. Sunday School Day" Jj' the First Baptist Church?-' .Sunday. V The school of the First Baptist Church of this city proposes cele brating next Sunday, Sept. 25th, as Sunday School Day." Some special exercises will take the place of the regular lesson at 9.30 a. m. To this occasion all former members of the school, the parents of the children, and all friends of the school and congregation are not only cordially invited, but earnestly requested to be present. Rev. B. W. Spillman, secretary of the State Sunday-school board, will, among others, niakea short address. At the regular morning service in the church Dr. Carter will, by re quest, preach the sermon he deliver ed at uie unautauqua neiu this year at Morehead City. This sermon, bearing especially upon Sunday schools, will be profitable to all in terested in this branch of work. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Sunday-school room there will be a union mass meeting of the schools of the citv short addresses will be made by several brethren of different schools. Appropriate music will bo rendered at all of the above occasions. Superintendents are requested to anuounee the mass meeting at the morning exercises of their schools and invite all to he present. TODAY'S MARKETS. Cotton Closed 3 to 4 Points Low er thun Yesterday. New Youk, Sept 2-1. Cotton quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co.. 5G Broadway, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, over their special wire: OPEN- HIGH-'LOW- CIJIS INU. KST. EST. INU 8 2!) H T, 14 KIT 8 28 8 28 H HI 8 21 8 29 8 ,11 8 2:) 8 2.'. 8 :ia 8 llo 8 2li 8 2il- !..,,..: i::.::... i i h';;' Tmi s iu-" 8 111 8 11) 8 07 8 0!t- January, rebruary, March, April, May, June, July, August, Sopt'mb'r. Novemb'r, December, New York futures opened at about even prices with yesterday, contin ued steady at quotations until the latter part of me session. The mar ket finally closed easy 3 to 4 points lower than yesterday's elosing prices. New York stock Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: Missouri I'acitie Union 1'acilie Bock Island St. I'aul 20 General Electric Tennessee Coal anil Iron 223 Manhattan 8HJ American Tobacco Ii41 Burlington and Quincy !M Western Union 84i Louisville and Nashville 41 i United States Leather W Southern Railroad 8 Southern Preferred 2.11 Chicago Gas 62 Sugar 1124 Reading Des. and t'f t. Feed Atchison D. L. f; W l-"2 Jersey Central 102J Erie Silver - Liverpool Cotton Market. September 4.. '14 s. September-October 4.29 b. October-November 4.2fi s. November-December 4.2(i s. December-January 4.2.'!ib. January-rebruary 4.2.1 s. February-March 4.22 b. Chicago Grain and Provision Market. I Thefollowing were the closingquo- tatlons on the ChicagoGrain and Pro vision market today: Wheat December, 67J; May, T(i Corn December, 22i; May, 25. Oats December 171; May 191. Pork January, 6.05; May, 7. 15. Lard December, 3.70; May, 4.07. Clear Rib Sides October, 3.25; Jan uary 3.57. The Poblle Library. Some inquiry having been made as to the status of the public library, we learn fromJTJharles J. Par ker, chairman of the Executive com mittee, that the committee de cided to postpone further effort till after the summer vacation had ended and the schools had opened. They are now making plans to take up the work in a few days and push it to complteion. All the subscrip tions are in good business form and have been given by men who will meet them . promptly when needed, ' ' . . " c . . . - , - T Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-Pourri of the News PielureJ on IM perPoints and People Pcnincnt! Picked and Pithily Put In Print. Senator Morgan is expected to reach th State in a few days. The Democratic county conven tion meets here tomorrow at noon. A full county ticket will be put out. Don't forget the fact that tomorrow is the lirst day of registration and that thereureonly four days in which to register. The big Republican McKinley and Hoburt banner was only temporarily knocked out. The Republican en sign was swung to the breezes again this afternoon. The ladies will be interested in Heller Bros.' specialty announced today. It is an artistic $2. 1)0 shoe which once seen there is an instant desire to put iton. The ladiesshould not fail to call and see it. The Indies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at the rooms. All who are interested are earnestly requested to attend, Southport, N- C, will be made a coaling station. As that point is closer to vessels passing up the coast, they will s;et their supply of coal there, which means a big loss to Norfolk and other points. Tonight at H o'clock the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will feive an entertainment consist ing of music, tableau's etc., at the Mansion house, opposite Union depot. No charge for admittance. Refreshments will be served at reasonable prices. , Mr. William Toft is lying at Rex Hospital suffering witn a afsiocaieu hip anda broken thigh. He had a fall day before yesterday near the Wilmington street drug store of Mr. John Y. MacRue with the above results, and while he is reported resting easy today his injuries, it is feared, are quite serious. Rev. Ca'sar Johnson, colored, 1ms returned from St. Louis, where he attended the National Baptist Con vention. A press report was sent out from St. Louis stating that the National Baptist Association had declared in favor of McKinley. Rev. Johnson says the report wasentirely false and that McKinley was not endorsed in any fashion. Mr. Will Wynne has placed in the window of Sherwood Higgs A Co., one of the new telegraph instru ments of his own invention, which is being used by the Seaboard Air Line. It is called the private tele graph and alarm call and it is the first one which has been shown here. It attracts much attention. A gentleman from Milton says the shortage of ex Cashier Luckc, of the Milton bank was S.(M(0, but that all has been adjusted so that the bank does not lose a cent. Luckes bonds men paid t;,000 and the other $2,000 is secured by the best collateral. Lueke is said to have overdrawn, having discounted paper without consulting the directors. A Raleigh Baptist, who was for many years an admirer of the Rev. Thos- Dixon, said yesterday: "I want you to state that Tom Dixon is not in the Baptist church, and for that matter he is not in fellowship with any church. He left the Baptists some time ago, and established an independent church of his own, which he calls the People's church. There is not a church similar to it in the United States. ' Fair and Warmci. Fair weather conditions still pre vail over the eastern half of the country. The present arrangement of pressure is favorable for warmer weather here; thatis, a "high over the Atlantic states and "low" over the lake region. It is still quite cool this morning, Charlotte reports light frost; the only other place re porting frost is North State. The' weather is generally clear this morning. Light rain occurred during the past 24 hours at a large number of stations west of the Mis sissippi, but none occurred in the eastern part of the country. The Indications are that Saturday will be fair and slightly warmer. . MANY EXHIBITORS. Twelve Hundred Feet of Space Let Today to Three Parties Fair News. The State Fair will soon be at hand. Secretary Nichols is a visi tor to the grounds nearly afternoon. He is making many improvements in the grounds and buildings, which will be a pleasant surprise to those familiar with the place. If demands for space in whick to make exhibits continue, additional buildings will have to be erected or a lot of people will be shut off en tirely. This morning Secretary Nichols received requests for 1,200 feet of space from throe firms, in ad dition to requests from numbers of people who desire smaller apart ments. Savers & Scoville, of Cincinnati, made application for 600 feet of spaco in which to exhibit a handsome dis play of wagons, buggies and hearses. The Mil bun-Bass Company took 300 feet of space and Fogle Bros., of Sa lem, the same amount in which they will make a display of native woods and furniture. Every mail brings many applications from persons de sirous of making exhibits. It is a noticeable fact that Raleigh people are not evincing the interest that, the v should. Every firm in the city that makes any pretentions at all should have an exhibit at the grounds. The fair is more of a Ral eigh enterprise than anything else. DEAL CONSUMMATED. Manly. Aycr and Keith Sign l'p the Occii ments for Fusion. The deal for electoral fusion has been fully consumated and the pa pers binding the three chairmen has been duly signed. The object of Mr. Keith's visit to Raleigh was to attach his signature to the document as chairman of the Silver party. The agreement says that for the purpose of uniting the votes of the said three parties for their mutual caudidate for President, the Hon. W. J. Bryan, and toad just the compli cations arising out of the nomination of two cand idates for Vice-President, it has been arranged that the three parties vote for the electoral ticket recently arranged, and composed of fiv Democrats, five PoDulist and one silverite. "And that all of the eleven elec tors, if elected, shall cast their votes in the electoral college for their mutual candidate for the Presidency, the Hon. Wm. J. Bryan; and for the candidates for Vice Presidents of their respective parties : The P0 pies Party, the National Silver party and the Democratic party." "If, for any reason, it shall be come necessary to make any change or changes in any of the electors be fore named, such changes shall be made with the consent of the Chair man of the respective parties to this agreement. " The agreement is signed by Cle ment Manly, Chairman Democratic State Executive Committee and B. F. Keith, Chairman National Silver Party, and Hal W. Ayer, Chairman Populist Executive committee. Chairman Ayer and Chairman Manly are iu doubt as to whether magistrates shall be voted for on the electoral or county ticket. It not generally known, but there can only be two tickets at the com ing election. Electors, State officers, congressmen, judges and solicitors will be voted for on one ticket. County and legislative officers will bo voted for on the other. Magis trates will be voted for by town ships and not by counties. No pro vision is made in the election law ' as to which ticket the names of can didates for magistrates shall ap pear. Chairman Ayer has issued from the Populist headquarters an ad dress to the voters of. the State, advising them how to vote. The Press Visitor Fair WItion. Mr.C. Beauregard Poland is busily engaged working up our State Fair Special Edition and will call upon all our business men as rapidly as possible. This edition will be de siged to piace Raleigh's business in terests and her facilities for supply ing the demands of the public, both - in and out of Raleigh, before the peo ple, and especially before the thou sands of visitors who will be in the city during the fair, from our neigh boring cities and from the country. It will be a fi e opportunity for our business people to place tbemselvtj v before the people of the entire State, The special edition will appear on Monday of fair week and will be distributed every day during the Jair. 7 l The streets were' full of coUdu aain today. There were net ween 300 and 400 bales here. - , . f n ! A r i . f ! v -