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ISITQM EALEX3II,' N. EIOND.VY I. DECEMBER 7, 1896. A -"V 13.00 i'EIi YEAH. .'.iJ SAYS ..e to Ccr.-rrcc3. T;:iCUDAMQUZ3TIOr ' li Review tha Situatioa, and Kecom meads Interventioa by the United . State Cnleea tha Preaent Troa- . blea ara Settled. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. ' ' Warhtnoton, D. C, Deo. 7 Congress re-assembled today with bright sunshine and generally brae ing air, . the iemperature forty to fifty-five degrees. Both halls have been renovated, purified and venti - lated in a manner more nearly con forming to the hygienic requirements than ever before attempted. There ; was by no means a full attendance of Senators when. vice-President Ste venson rapped the Senate to order, though many of the grizzled veterans were on hand Central among them and recipient of many congratula tions in Ohio's success in the late election, was John Sherman, now entering on his forty-first year in congressional service. V, V!:- The House presented a bright, cheering appearance this morning when the galleries' were -thrown . open to visitors. ' The old carpets had been replaced .by brass furnish- - ings and the chamberscoured. ; The galleries were crowded to overflow ing long before Speaker Reed called tde House to order. The members of the house like the occupants of the galleries began to put in an ap pearance as early as ten o'clock ' although -the . hour of meeting was noon. Shortly after the Senate and House were called to order the Presi- dent's message was presented. Its reading consumed Beveral hours. The feature of the message was the passage referlng to the Cuban and Spanish imbroglio which is as fol lows! " 1 The insurrection inCubastill con tinues with all Its perplexities.. It isdifllcult to perceive that any pro gress has thus far been made to " war J Aha pacification of the Island or tt.it the situation of , affairs, as .. depicted in my lastannual message has in the least improved.- If Spain still holds Havana and the seaports and all the considerable towns, the - Insurgents still roam at will over at least two-thirdsof the inland country. : If the determination of Spain to put down the insurrection seems but to strengthen with the lapse of tlmet and is evinced by her unhesitating devotion of largely incresed military and naval forces to- the task, there is much reason to believe that the Insurgents have gained in point of cumbers and character and resources, and are none the less, in flexible in their resolve not to suc cumb, without practically securing the great objects for,, which they took up arms. If Spain has not yet re-established her authority, neith- ' er have the Insurgents yet made good their title to be regarded as an indepent state; Indeed, as the con- - test has gone on, the pretense that civil government exists on : the island, except so far -as Spain is able to maintain - it, has been practi cally abandoned. Spain does keep on foot such a government, more or less Imperfectly in the large towns and their Immediate suburbs. But that exception beingmade,the entire country is either given over" to Anarchy or is subject to the mil itary occupation of One or the other party. It is reported, indeed, on rcl'.ulle authority that, "at the de r rnd of the commander-in-chief of (' 3 Insurgent array the putative - Cu' 3 government has now given up " s. 1 c lainpt to exercise its functions, 1 virj; t'jat government confessedly ( '. -t there is the best reason for r-nsing it always to have beeh, ii f ,:t) a government merely on r. A,'.: e the Spanish armies able to r " their ar,t:"n;;,t3 in the open, cr la i 'ti l prompt and de- 'T3 rc J:T,;0Lt be looked for, 1 r . Lr.raen9 superiority of ; V h forces in numbers, ; ' 3 anl equipment could ; , j f ; to tell . groa'Jy to c!vs:t: "but . they are jn t -ueril e -3 and Co ;.' t from f.:"0 foe I' t r.'i, t" t i i ' 3 i'-? own the m.Ure of the L;e or "inv!. .'.i:3 fit rt I ;ht3 0i,lyfr-m Lri all the a,Iv!M.t- 1 ' r-rs are c .i -ei'lf .t ' 1' 3 v :y of fuoJ, cSotliing, and" shelteria so ( '.!y obtainable, especially by those born and bred on the soil, it is obvi ous that ' there is hardly a limit to the time during which hostilities of this sort may be prolonged. . Mean while, as in all cases of protracted civil strife, the passions of the combatants grow more and more inflamed and excesses on both sides. become more frequent and more de plorable ! " They are also partici pated in by bands of marauders, who now in the name of one party and now in the name of the other, as may best suit the occasion, harrass -the country at will and plunder . Its wretched inhabitants for their own advantage, Such a condition of things would Inevitably entail im mense destruction of property even If it were the policy of both parties to prevent it as far as practicable. But whi'e such seemed to be the original policy of the Spanish gov ernment, it has ; now apparently abandoned it and is acting upon the same theory aa, " the insurgents. namely, that the exigencies of the contest require the wholesale annl? hilation of property, that it may not prove of use and advantage to the enemy. It is to the same end that in pur suance of general orders ' Spanish garrispne are now being withdrawn from plantations, and the ruralpopu lation required to concentrate itself in the towns. The sure result would seem to be that the industrial value of the Island is fast diminishing, and that unless there la a speedy and radical change in existing conditions it will soon disappear . altogether. That Talus' consists yerr largely ,'oT course, in its capacity to produce sugar, a capacity already much re duced by the interruptions to tillage, nich have taken place during the last two years. It is reliably as serted that should these interrup tions continue during the current year and practically extend as now threantened to the entire iugar pro ducing territory; of the Island;, so much time and so much money will be required to restore the land to its normal productiveness that it is ex tremely doubtful If capital can be in duced, to even make the attempt. The spectacle of the utter ruin of an adjoining sountry, by nature one of the most fertile and charming on the globe would engage the serious at tention of the government and peo ple of the United States in any cir cumstance. In point of fact, they nave a concern with it which is by no nwans of t wholy sentimental or philanthropic characterlt lies so near to .us as to be hardly separated from puf territory,'' Our actual pe cuniary interest in U is second only to that - of the people and govern ment of Spain. . It is reasonably es timated that at least from 130,000,000 to $50,000,000 of American capital are invested on plantations and in rail-. I road, mining and other business en terprises on the island.. The volume of trade between the United States and Cuba, which in 1889 amounted to about $64,000,000, rose In 1893 t, about 1103,000,000, and jn 1894,; the year before the present insurrection' broksLout, amounted to nearly 96, 000, 006. Besides this large pecu niary stake In the fortunes of Cuba, the United States fikds itself in ex tricably involved in the present con test in other, ways both 'vexatious and costly. v , . i The result Is that this government is constantly called upon to protect American citizens, to claim damages for injuries to persons and property, now estimated at many millions of dollars, and to ask explanations and apologies for the acts of Spanish officials, whose zeal for the repress ion of rebellion sometimes blinds them to the immunities belonging to the unoffending citizens." The correctness of this forecast need be neither affirmed or denied. The United Strtes has, nevertheless, a character to maintain as a na tion which plainly dictates that right and not might should be the rule of its conduct Further, though the United States is not a nation to which peace is a necessity, it is In truth the most pacific of pow ers, and desires not hing so much as to live in amity with all the world. Its own ample and diversified do mains satisfy all possible longings for territory, preclude all dreams of conauestaoJ prevent any enstingof covetous eyes upon neighboring regions, however attractive. I.lr. W. P. t..h s, the sanitary in-s-"rtor of t' a c'-y v ;.3 riven leave f f r1 t.-nre y the I . -1 ( 'al.lermen 1 ,: v n; ht L. t. Mr." i .Vs will 1 ' a tdvaniHi 3 cf the hoh.h v riven 1 i tiv r-'riiijT a trip to Av.anta, ., f -r i 3 purree f infecting f rv s; n of t I city. ; 3 ( "8 : '- .-..ry c. .-er will ' 3 ? -I - ' -- 3 Of t S Ob- ! 1 cf the era- THE NEW EOARD Takca Hold Register and -??f ' :, ' Bonda aceepted.- Trvasarara' This afternoon the bonds of Treas urer Knight" and Register of Deeds Eogers, which are given by a Balti more tf ust company, were accepted by the Board of County Commission ers. - 'i-AU-i'k Sheriff Jonest bond . was turned over to ihe cou nty attorney for ex aminatfon and will be accepted tdh. morrow, if in proper form: Mrs. A. E. Carver, Mr, J. W. Jones and a Baltimore company are his sure ties. -Clerk Youns bond will not be accepted until tomorrow. The Board will not complete its labors before Wednesday or Thurs day. Mr. ; Chas. B. Kay,'- as the Prkss-Visitor first predicted, will be elected Superintendent .of the county institutions tomorrow in all probability. v V it The retiring Board -o1 County Commissioners, net atll o'clock in the Court House: , The minutes of the last meeting were read and with one or. two -exceptions approved. Mr. Stronach stated that the Board would transact no business, having met for the purpose of approying the minutes of the former meeting and to adjourn v. , . , -" -. At 11:40 on motion of commissioner Jones the new Board was notified that their presence was desired. Messrs; J. B.- Hill,' Bufus . Earbee and W. H. Chamblee, the gentle men who comprise the new Board soon made their appearance and the old Board retired ' ' -i - In putting the motion tor adjourn" ment Mr. - Stronach said .that; he tinned hla' BuenesRors would meet their, duties with promptness and pleasure to themselves. Ma j. Hill thanked Mr- Stronach for his kind words at : twelve- noon . the : new Board was administered the oath of office by Justice of the Peace, Harry Roberts, .., - . ;The organlzaiion of the Board be ing in order, Maj. J.-B. Hill was placed In nomination for . Chairman by Mr. Chamblee. , His election was unanimous.' Maj. Hill expressed his" thanks for the honor tendered him, which came unexpectedly. I , : The electbn of a county attorney was, made tne next oraer 01 dubi- ness,. Jonn ueburn Logan naa ine call and on. motion of Mr. Barber Mr, Harris was elected for a term of two years." the question of salary was postponed until a subsequent meeting. . , Commissioner Barbee created a general smile by objecting,,to the election of an attorney for two years; -Suppose the attorney failed to give satisfaction," he said.' He -did not iilsist upon bis objection, which amounted to nothing as Mr. Harris had already been elected for .two A committee of one was sent out to notify Mr,' Harris of his election. The ; future adjutant general was soon' present and made due ac knowledgement of theofBce tendered There were a number of magis trates present who desired to sub mit their bonds. " Chairman Hill stated upon Inquiry that , unless the commissioners wf csatisfied with the reliability of the bondsmen the board would make careful examination Into their responsibility.- . -i , . "Attorney , Harris" stated to the board that the code required them to fix their pay and he suggested that they make their, compensation three dollars per day in addition to mileage, the same allowed the old board. i'r- - ? ' a ' - Commissioner Barbee bids fair to become a second" Holman. He ob jected to Mr. " Harris' suggestion. "I think three dollars per day is too much," said the populist commis sioner. 'Prices have declined and I think our pay should be decreased in proportion.". The -matter was dropped untU some other day during the present session. The time for accepting the bonds of the newly elected magistrates was set for Wednesday morning... when they will be acted upon. - Sheriff Jones1 first official act was the appointment of a chief clerk. Mr. Rh C. Rivers, foreman of the Caucasian office recei ved the appoint ment Mr. Rivers Is an exceedingly clever gentlemen and every one will sav that the new Bherifi made a wise selection. Mr. Rivers ha9 been the foreman and business manager of the Tress-VisiTOK 'sad joiningnelgh bor. He is in every way a capable and efficient business man and throughly qualified for his new dut'es. Sheriff Jones will not an nounce Lis deputlesforseverclCays, ) DEAD This ; Distinguished Passed, Away A. iL!; 1 hrh,J..: - '-, i " 'pi.: K .1-- For Over f orty. Var Ha waa Treaaaref of Hi Seaboard ilr' liaa. IIolilliis.tKa :: 'y PoBltlon with Bondr aad Credit tii I' $$Wfhi 'Railroad mid' itaiaalf. f;' : r ? l i rrr1 1 rr 11 Yr3 . J - major mmui vvurreu v una pusscu away this morning, 'about 9 o'clock at his, residence on the corner' of Halifax and Edenton Streets, north of the Capitol. ' , . , 1 The news of the death of this emi nent citizen of 'Raleigh 'occasioned general surprise when it Was heard on the' streets. It was known that Major .Vass was suffering; from ill health; but the end came Unexpect edly and "was a great shock to the family and. Immediate friends. His Illness had hot confined tiin to bed, and only yesterday Major Vass was able to walk about the hdnse, and for a short while , went' out on the porct "This morning he hid arisen and was sitting in his rootnwhen he was seized with a severe attack of asthma, , which resulted 'in heart failure. . ..,', ' Major Vass was' one ot Rale'gh's best known r most respected And wealthy citizens. His familiar fig ure, which only a few weeks, ago was visible daily on our streets will be missed.r' A man of an always cheery Imposition, he had a kind word for every one with whom he came in eon tact.-. ': ' . i- , Major Vass- was a man of great in telligence and. business capacity. By Industry, careful attention to business and exact methods, he ac cumulated a fortune which is' esti mated at not less than $150,000. " He established a position in the railway world,' Which has s, been equaled by fevr men. Indeed, his continuous services' as Treasurer" of the Seaboard are without an equal. Two'yeara ago Maj, .Vass-.'ga te. up his position as Treasurer of the Sea board to devote his time more closely to his increasing personti lntereets. He however continued to serve In the capacity of Secretary 'K ' " ? . i -; During the . day ; numerous ; tele grams- nave been receivea : py ue family from Mr. Stf John, Mr. Hoff man and other leading railway men expressing their sympathy and also Inquiring as to the hour of funeral. It is very likely that Mr. St John and others, will be present - at the funeral, the hour of : which has not been decided upon. ,- -. ' t Skatahofa1aJ.TaBa.f',.v;.- Maj i Vass was born in Granville county, N. C, February, 19, 1821. He was given a good preliminary scholarship in the common schools of his native county.'? He began ac tive business life as a clerk in the store ot Mai. John S. Eaton, with whom he remained tor about eight years-,'the'-lMt.tw6;v;year$:e(iwWoh. time he was a partner in the con- eern. January 12, 1845, he was elected treasurer of the original Raleigh & Gaston railroad and held that office until 1848. ;? In the latter; year the State of North Carolina became the owner of the road, and it was man aged by a governor and a' board of commissioners. . They elected Maj. Vass piesident of the corporation, and ' he continued to discharge the duties of that responsible office until the State disposed of the road to a new compSny under a new organi zation.': This was consumated Sep tember, 1851, and the company re tained the same name. At the first meeting of the directors Maf. Vass was - elected treasurer and he con tinuously held that office, until two years ago when ho-, voluntarily re tired. In October," 1862, ; he. was made treasurer of the Chatham rail road company, known since 1872 as the Raleigh & Augusta Air-tine railroad company and held'that po sition until he retired to private life a few years since. . For more than fifty years Maj. Vass has been an earnest and con' sistent communicant of the First Baptist Church in this city and has ever carnea ms religion iuw oas every day business life. His name is held in the wannest esteem and confidence wherever known. His ability was RTeat, and his honesty crystal. ' . ' -. .., , -' .. Maj. Vass was twice married His first wife was Miss Freeman of Granville county, who died about a year afterwards without issue. In 1 h : J he married Miss Lillie McDaniel, Citizen daughter of Dr Jas McDaniel Eayetteville, a woman of most, beau tiful and lovelable character. Mrs. Vass' death occurred more than a year ago. j. r ..To iully appreciate the splendid services rendered by Maj. Vass to the Seaboard sir Line Railway as Treasurer of the system, the follow ing fitting tribute from the honored President of the Seaboard,' the late Moncure Robinson, is reproduced as it appeared in the State Chronicle at the time.';A.,'-.--.v-r.."::.?';i ';: President's Office 1 Seaboard Air .Line, Baltimore, Md.J Jan. 1&, M, Maj. W. W. Vass-rMy Dear Sir,: 'The Board of Directors of the Ral eigh and Gaston Railroad Company have commissioned Mr. Hoffman and myself to select a piece of silver ware to be presented to you on the part, of the company , as evidence of tne esteem wnicn tbey believe is en tertained foV yttu by every stock holder. It seems fitting that the op portunity of acknowledging in some way you ,lon period ; of 1. service should not be lost on the ending of its fortieth anniversary. "' In send ing you a silver pltoher' and stand I beg to express to you, on the part of the Board, their sincere and af fectionate regard. v : I am, yours very respectfully, , JOBS M. ROBIN80.N, - ; President. ; Maj; Vass made appropriate and beautiful acknowledgement of this very high honor and ' compliment He had the record of having served as treasurer of a railway organiza tion for a longer term than anyone else in the United States. North Carolina has produced few greater railroad mon than Major W. W. Vass". For nearly half a cen tury he has held the highest posi tions in the management of railroads and was one of the best known rail road financiers and managers in the South. Thos. Vass, the father of the dis tinguished subject,' was born in King and Queens county, Va., and was a descendant of the Huguenots who fled from France after the revocation of the edict of Nantes. Thomas was born in 1776 and came with hisfather to North Carolina when a boy. They settled in Granville county and there Thomas followed farming all his life. He died in 1849. and his wife In 1856. BAwaibe."sonh(d Thomaslsena Virginian. He was a pioneer Bap tist preacher and settled in North Carolina in 1790, when he died. CONDUCTORS MEET. Elacttoanf Offloara of tha Balatgh Dlvls- . . loa Yesterday. The Raleigh Division of the Order of Railway Conductors held an im portant meeting and election of offi cers . yesterday at tne rant Hotel. There , was a large attendance and an interesting meeting after which the Conductors enjoyed an elegant dinner in the elegant dining room of the Park The meeting had before it the regular election of officers, and the' election of a delegate to the National Order of Railway Conduc tors which meets In Los Angeles In May. -Capt. .T. H. Chavasse was elected delegate to the Los Angeles Convention and the following officers of the Raleigh Division were elected: ET Morris, C C.j J T. Alderman, A C C. : W W Ne wmaB,Sec aad Treas. ; G M Lasater, Sr 0.; OW Fowler, Jr C-4 W S Powell, I S.; J R Stephens, OS. - (';. "Mat. J. S. BUI to Ca Marshal. It. is understood on reliable au thority that Maj. J. B. Hill will be the appointee for United States Mar shal for this district under the new administration.- Maj. Hill's appoint ment ii Is heedless to say, will give universal pleasure to the people of Raleigh, who know and esteem him, and to all those who were thrown in official contact with him while he formerly held the office.. : : ' ' Stick Tola la J'oar Bat. . " ,. ' While the weather prophecies are considered guesses, -Hick's predic tions are strktlv in it thus far.'. He says: . - - "The month of December wilt be one of the most severe that we have exnerienced in years. It ts not nice W that the storm wilt be dangerous. because they do not come at the pe riods of the. year when dangerous storms are to beexpected. But you will pet all the old fashioned buz cards you want during the last part of that montn. xnings wiu grow Interesting about the mn ot tne month and will continue! until the 30th, We will have a good sprink ling of bad weather before that, for the winter will begin early and will J be a cold one, but the centre of the worst period begins December lain. During this time the influence of Mars will be added to others, pro ducing a commotion on the earth's atmosphere which will be felt by all its Inhabitants." . - HE IS VIJDICATED. ' -: , Mr, JulU U. Winder Accepts tha Offer ef 1 " , a Compromise. . " The Atlanta Constitution of y ester, day says ; , , , v . ' Mr. John H. Winder's suit against certain directors.aod .officials of the Seaboard ASr-Ll.ne for tlOO.OOO dam ages was aettled yesterday ; ou of cbu t't an the case was djsjnissed. l&at June the director ,he Sea- Doara passed a ee pP joluljon8 which left the infer 0. that Mr. Winder had mismarU the system while he . was tV al manager Viuestions weref, k Jd about bis ne gotiation-jo 6 site ot toe' new freight depoK' Atlanta, "which re flected on his honor. . . Mr.. Winder broughtsuit for dam ages-and had President Hoffman's private car attached and Chained; to the track here until bond was given Mr. Winder was represented by Mr. Burton Smith and Mr. Sbepard Bryan, Pending the hearing of the case, a proposition was made for a compromise. " An examination of the books showed that every cent had been properly expended and the canceled checks were produced' to prove it Every dollar' could : be traced and It was shown that the resolutions' were unjust to the former general manager. - He was not seeking pecuniary gain; and when the compromise was offered, he accepted it with th un derstanding that he was fully exon erated. His salary was paid up to October 1st, and his expenses and attorneys' fees were settled. Mr. Winder has been in Atlanta for several days. He was perfectly willing to accept a settlement when it was admitted that his manage ment was all right, as he stated at the time; He got 12,000 past due" salary and a liberal sum for ex penses. It was seen when the transactions were explained that a I grave injustiie had been done Mr. Winder. In one transaction the wrong entry was made on the re-j cords, but when this was explained, It was seen that the money was all properly accounted for, the only er ror having been made In recording, one item being counted twice. j. ; Mr. Winder has not connected himself with any read sine his re tirement from the Seaboard. He say4hat he took.no partin the Ryan . deal and has been waiting for times to improve. ';- v . TODAY'S MARKETS. Nsw York, Deo. 7. Market quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert A Co., 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N, C, over their special wire: MONTHS. OPKl- HtOB- LOW- CLOS- UtQ. EST. ESTt INQ 1 40 1 40 7 27 7 33- 7 47 7 48 7 36 7 40- 7 65 7 57 7 44 7 49- 7 61 .7 61 7 52 7 53- 7 66 7 66 7 55 7 69- 7 60 7 63 7 60 7 63- 7 71 7 71 7 65 7 65- ...... 7 67 i'35 i'35 7 24 Y27- January, veoruary, March, April, May. ;. June, r July, Auirugt, sept'mb'r, October, December, Closed quiet and steady; sales 209,200 bales. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: ' Haw York Stock Market. Sugar . 115i American Tobacco 741 Burlington and Quincj 78 Chicago Gas. 75 Del. and Git. Feed . - General Eleotrio....... 32i LoutovUls and Nashville. . i . .... 401 Manhattan......: 95v Rook Island 68 Southern Preferred...... 291 St, Paul... .......w ' 741 Tenneasee Coal rnd IrOL ..... 26 Western TJnion.. .... 86 Chlaaso Orala aad Wovtafam Market. Thefollowlng were the closingquo- tatlonsontheChicagoGrainand Pro vision market today: ; . Wheat December, 771; May, 801 Corn December, 23; May, 26t. Data Deoember 181; May 211- . Pork January, ."ir.57; May, 7.87. . Lard-January3.83j May, 4.07. Clear Bib ; 8 Wee January 3.R5J May 4.00.'.;:f- J ?.: i:- -''- Uraraoot Cottoa Market. -f Deoemherv. . ... . - i , Deoember-January .iv .09s " January-February . 4.08 v- February-March t 4.o7 b March-April. ... . 1. ... . Xi 4-ot ' I April-May . . . ...VT 4.o7 1 May-June ..y.T. 4.oJ ; C1 barely steady '- The University Record has made its appearance. Its ' object Is to more thoroughly keep the Univer sity before the alumni and people of the State. . . ,' J, ..- sufflff.mmiM Minor JfatterV Mampn'lh I for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pat-Poauri of the ev Plataiwll var-PDlala aael raosl !rtliunl ' PUke4 a ad eftfctly p- la . ' ' i,m- .' 7 y ', Justice Walter Clark contributes an - article -to the eurrent cumber of . the Wake Forest Student' on "The ' progress of the Law.?; ..- . ; I 31ia'vsalea';pf tobacoo Jastweek were the lightest of the season. This "K was to have been expected. The sales this week will In all probability be larger than usual.; ".' - - Col. Oliver H. Dockery has met with many. reverses daring his po litical career, but it remained for O. : Ed. Eesler's Vestibule to endorse his Senatorial boom. , ' ' Mr.. Robinson, the janitor in the t post-office building, had the mis fortune to fall from a chair a few days sincer while reaching to a chandalier. 'His injuries, which , were thought at first to be of a serious nature, are not so bad. -" t The negro . who assaulted j Mr. Frank O. Landis in Oxford election) day has been sentenced to tea years ; in the penitentiary. , Mr. ' Landia assailant began to serve his sen tence Saturday. ' : Durham has been withaut aa'' opera bouse for a, year .or more. . Stokes ball has beea refitted and a new stage and opera chairs put in. Several attractions have been booked for this seasons '''' : -w ' ' p- Miss Lollle Williams has taken "a position in the book store of Alfred Williams & Co., for the holiday sand her many friends - while on their-' Christmas shopping rounds will no doubt -be pleased to -call at this popular store, rendered doubly at tractive by her presence, ' 1 , Two Mormoos are in Wake county propogating the doctrine of their church.v'.Tbe. Mormons have not: been very active since last year, when a large number of thetri cam . to the State. - ;,:.. Read the new announcement of Messrs. Jobnson & Johnson, the -j low priced coal and wood dealers. They are prepared to furnish all orders in their line at the lowest figures.' ' " ? Delinquents should call on city tax collector W. B. Hutchings sad square up. It will be seen by his ' notice elsewhere that all taxes not : paid by December 1st are subject to a penalty of 1 per cent, and an addi tional 1 per cent, on the firet day of each month thereafter until paid. ; Mr. S. F. Green, formerly super Intendentof the Barnesville Manui facturing Company, of Baraersville, Ga, has declined the, super in ten dency of the Fayette ville mill to ac cept a position at the Pilot cotton -mills of this city. Mr. Green and family will continue to reside la . Raleigh. The President's message to Con- j gress today was transmitted over the Western Union wire - to the , Passs-VisnoK last night aad. this morning and we are enabled to pre' ' sent lis most important nature.' bearing upon the Cuban question, to bur readers this afternoon. The 1 entire messageoovered one hundred and fifty pages ot closely type-writ ten matter, and would cover several -pages of a newspaper if all the text " were printed. We make oar ao- knowledgments to Manager Edger ton of the Raleigh office for prompt and efficient service in deliverlog it v tons, ' -";' ;;: ..TEN MILLION; 8H0ET. Tha Statas Baal aad Varaoaal Pwpmtf - ValaattaaWUlSkawTaatFalllacOff. - State Auditor R M. Furman Is busily engaged preparing his bi ennial report for the legislature, The advanoe sheets of the auditor's H report show a, decrease of about " ten million dollars in the tax valua- , tlon of real and personal property in the state, the valuation being ' about 1247,000,000 against $257,000,. 000 last year. During the past two years there has been a decrease of about thirteen million. The very Interesting problem of raising suffi cient revenue to meet the deficiency caused by this depreciation will con front the fusion legislature. No other reason for the fallls j off Is as signed except a decline in values. ' ,)