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$4.00 PER YEAR. OUR SCHOOL FUND.; . n, lojostlee Done te'SaUfeh Township " In Apponlonjnanty ' ' V' . ' - It Is unfortunate for Raleigh town V ship that the county, commissioners , failed to bear Mayor Rubs aad Su- perlntendent Howell when tfeCsV" gentlemen wished to appear, oefore the board at its last meeting to point out the injustice that has been dene tfalelgb townsmp pi recent years in the apportionment of school funds. ' The boards of apportionment hare been violating the Jaw In . refusing r Raleigh township its trne per capita of the school funds. The board of county commissioners i this year has not only .followed the ' recent illegal precedents, but has , violated the law vstill' further in creating three pew school districts, wnlcn nave less tnan ine numoer 01 " pupils allowed bylaw. The laws of Worth Carolina lor isao, cnapter i , . section 28 says: '''.:y :? v'TJaless for extraordinary geo - graphical reasons, no change of dls- triot lines shall be made that .'-will a : constitute any ,: district with Clestfl than ? sixty-five , chil- ' county board shall provide as far as ttpantlAaVhla ' 4.hnf tin dlfitrint ahA.11 . contain - less than - that number of , ;.The newly created distriots are ; Holly JSpriogs, o..o, .oicmiaren. House's Creek, No. 0, 41 children. Middle Creek, No. 6, 42 children. ?of Raleigh township 162 school dis tricts, 87 white, 65 colored. Of these distriots, 68 have less than 65 chil dren each; and 23 have less than 50 children. " There are districts with onlv 35. 32. 27 and one with only 21 . children '' Jl " '. ' These figures represent the total ao&ooi population or tne aisincis, " all the children between the ages of 6 and 21.r Only about 62 per cent of -the ,. school . population attends 1 .TIL-. given these small Illegal districts is two dollars and oyer. Raleigh township, wiach pays half the v school fnndsof , the country districts, $1.40 per capita:;; ; The. Commlssionrs have no right to refuse u- our per capita of the aohnnl fnnda Thotr onlv ArcuBA I J that portion of the law which says : ? "Apportion two-thirds of the funds to the several districts in pro , portion to the whole number of chil- area petweeu, tne ages w sis sou , twenty-one years, ana as we tamn . ii . . i a t n hum vne remaining one-iuiru suau be apportioned In such manner as to equalise the average length of school terms for the two races as Jar as - may be . practicable, without dis- . a a a. ii " ' crimination in laypr www me pre judice ot either race." ' (Code, sec 2,BM,aa amended by laws of 1889.) ' ' Last year the white schools' of Wake county outside ot - Kaieign township were taught on an average - ot 18 weeks; the colored schools 14 weeks..? Id Raleigh township both races bad the same length of school term, Hi weeks. The county com- mlaainnAin art not trniDO'tn maka tha average term of the colored schools longer, and "equalize the average length of school, terms for the, two "races" by creating new white dis tricts contrary to law. - , ' t A - ' Mnrdar Caa t Durham. ' ' The ease ot state -va Vfl R. Bar- bee for the murder of William Cole " mi tlia With Aav nf Tuna ffl wftu V called in Durham Superior court 'yesterday. ' - j . - . u After some delay, . the calling of names or the special venire of men seventy-five were summoned by the officers, twenty-four more than was ordered.' I - " , On Saturday, June 27th, between 12 and 1 o'clock p. m., considerable excitement was createa oy tne mur der of Cole by Barbee, ' wbloh oc curred in T 4 , Mangum s saloon, '- corner Mangum and Feabody streets. Both of the men were drinking at the timer Barbee puljed a pistol and fired three or four times, shoot ing Cole through the heart,, killing him Instantly, Barbee was imme- . dlately arrested ; and : locked .- up,' where he has remained ever since, Maonl. HlramLodgeNo.40A P & A M will meet la regular cammunication Mon day evening January - 18th, 1897, at 7 o'clock A full attendance of .the membership is requested, as It is the regular , time for the election of offiers. Brethren of other lodges cordially invited. By order of "'-8. W.Walker, E B Thomas, Sec. JY Declare in . Farbr of ' Cy. '' ' ' Thompson. ' OUT FOR PRITCHARD. Odoai th Atuon.PoPdtM Writ Latter Prttsaard Frlmtd! say rhay are ' not Alanaad Bntlar Vary Chip ' parMa,- Qraat Talka- - Early this mornlhgjSon.Cy Thomp son was nominated for United States Senator by the Populist caucus. Mr. Thompson was named oa the second ballot. He appeared before the cau cus and accepted the nomination on a short speech: " : r ' - ;.--',' '.'''. For two weeks the republicans, together with Barry Skinner have been using their best efforts to make Senator Butler show his hand in the Senatorial fight, They were signal ly unsuccessful in this and Senator Butler voluntarily displayed his trump last night. That Cy Thomp son is the strongest 'man who could have been selected to make the raoe against Senator Pritchard is con ceded by all. Senator Pritcbard aod his friends are as confident as ever. They say that the Senatorshlp was virtually settled when the break occurred in the Populist ranks and that it is not possible to defeat ' Mr. Pritchard. Congressman Skinner, that hope ful soul, said this morning that the nomination of Thompson strength ened Senator Pritchard . Some people may laugh at this. Skinner said It Senator Butler was not grieving when seen in his room this morning. In fact he was a trifle chipper and more sprightly than at any previous time during the pastten days, When asked to express an opinion as to the situation, the Senator said: "I can apt amend the statement that I have made dally since my arrival here. I sUnd by what I have said, T have nothing to add or detract. " ' As every one is aware that state ment has been to the effect that Sena-tor-Prltchard could not be re-elected. .' '" ' . Auditor Ayer, chairman Fountain committeeman Lloyd and others of the populist persuasion were all smiles today. They expressed them selves as being Intensely pleased. Senator McCaskey," chairman of the minority, populist caucus said this evening : "The nomination of Cy Thompson is the strongest that could have been made. I expect to vote for him. As is known this has been my position all along. ' ' Representative Fagan of Martin, another member of the. minority stated tq a Pribs-Visitor reporter that he intended to vote for Cy Thompson Representative Harris of Hyde another member of the minority said today : "The life of the Populist party depends on sending Senator Pritchard back to the . Senate. 1 don't want the party killed. This is what I said in the caucus last night. " It is understood that Mr. Harris will vote for Senator Pritchard.-. :i;-: Senator -Hardison and D. Reed Parker have deserted the minority and will support "Senator Pritchard. It seems -assured that fifteen of the nineteen Populists who walked out of the regular caucus wilt vote for Senator Pritchard. The four, who will not vote for him are Senators McCasky Parker, Hardison,' and Rep-resentative Fagan. The antl-Pritchard forces were somewhat-set back ( this morning by Senator Odom declaring id favor of Mr. Pritchard,1 Senator' Odom has not been identified with either cauous faction of the Populists. -On the night of the break in the ranks, Senator Odom was ,slck.' ' Since then he has not been but v ' '' ;' Below is a cod v oi tne letter : - HoK.HARaTSKWEK.Ralelgh.N.O: :i Mr -Dxab '--si ! it; attorns ; me. great pleasure to. say to yon -that I admire the course ; thaty you have pursued in the Senatorial contest. I have decided to . cast my, vote for Senator Pritchard for re-election, be lieving that honesty and fair dealing on the part of the Populist party re quires i me and all other populist members -and . Senators to observe the agreement entered intotwo years ago with our republican friends that we should vote for the caucus nomi nee of the republican party, -. -.; Very respectfully, c- , - W.H. Odom. - Senator Butler's friends claim that' Pritchard will not bo able to command more than half of the nine teen bolters . , They say that the Re publican Senator baa trouble la the Republican ranks and that several members 4fJl not vote for hint." i '" ', Thai, pemocratio members of ' the Legislature are non-committal as to what policy they will pursue-v They will caucus Monday night and it is very likely the? will decide whom they willsupport . Several members are said to be opposed to supporting any one save a Democrat. Ex-Senator Moody said today: '"Butler Is -seeking to destroy Cy Thompson. He would not , permit him to be elected. Thompson is the brainiest man in the populist party, aad Butler knows It . - He has put him up to be slaughtered.' ' Senator Grant said; The nomina tion, of Thompson does not effect Senator t ' Pritchard 's re-election. There is no chance of defeating him. -Whatever coalition electa Sena tor Pritchard will form bp admin istration party. Russell will be at the head of it Of course everybody will understand what -that means, so far as offices are concerned. " There is more in that statement than. meets the eye Pritchard populists to be rewarded and to be known as administration populists! Thats'it : r . Flagaa Faqato Minatrala, : Flagg's Female Ministrels have been booked for Metropolitan Hall next Wednesday night. An Atlan ta exchange seysof them : . . Saturday night closed a week s engagement of Flagg's Female Min strels and too much- cannot be ld in praise of the efforts of the manage ment in affordlngjtha variety-loving public an opportunity i to witness such a show as held the boards at the Imperial for the past week. The attendance steadily Increased dur ing the week, until ."standing room only" was the password. Special mention should be made of Miss Madge ; Mason, the pretty and vivacious little jocalst. Miss Ma son has an exceedingly sweet voice, sweet face, and sweet manners. In her sonjr she "literally "caught the house," a, fter starting her song, she really . had nothing to do but carry yhe rlui',81Yia.pe&t time, while the audience, to a man, joined in the air. .; V" "'' ' ' ' Mr. Ben Fox, as character and de scriptive vocalist, is good, He has a fine tenor voice and knows how, to use it Queen and Rapier also come in for their ' share of applause in their respective roles. Miss Minnie Summers Is probobly one of the best female clog dancers on the stage, while Miss Dorothy Clayton, in her topical songs, was well up to the times. ,r 63 APPLICANTS. Stood the Ctvtl Service Examination To day 3 Were Ladlee. A feV weeks ago the Civil Service Board of the Internal Revenue De partment In this district made an urgent appeal to induce applicants to stand the competitive examination for - positions in the department, which was held today. This morning sixty-three appli cants for positions appeared in the Federal bourt room and stood the examination. -For the first time In the history of the Civil Service there were three lady appli cants. Seven of the applicants were colored. ' ' The examination was held for the grades of deputy-collector, ganger, store-keeper, clerk and messenger; There were applicants from nearly every county In the district. Ral eigh furnished the largest number. .Those from" Raleigh v,who stood the t examination - were Mrs P 0 Patterson, Miss -Lucy W . Clark,. E M Wamble, H S Christmas, A C Dixon, O M Prltchett, H,N C?ark, T J .Stephenson, f I Foster, J A Creech, f O Bevers M. A.Moser, C H Holloway, E M Woodell J T An dersonf A W Moye, H 6-Grifiin, J J MacKoy, A 3 Grifflo,.D Allen, G M Spence, E A Adams, 1 R O'Neill, S F Gardner, . W E F Kin, X D Ter rell, R R Seawell, Tr. T M Ashe, C G StoneTnNinx ( ri i-T '" '" ' 1 '" 1 '" ' "'' '-i-C-' ,"l - Hv Boy Btfrnad llv. By Telegraph to the Preas-V isitor. - . ; ; Dallas ' Txtf Jan7 " 16AV mid night the boys wing of tiie dorml- tory ot the Buckners Orphan Home, five miles from this city was burned. Five boys perished. ' vv.,k" . s ,"-.,.,, ,.., v. , 1 Joel Thaadley Daae ' , - - A By Telegraph to thPreVUitor. Niwbcroi, N.' Y. Ian; 16 Joel Theadley, ex-Secretary ofNew York State, and a historian . of some note, died this morning, , , u - ' ' WILLUGHTUP ..ONDAY: The Balelsa - Elaatrla (Toil pany Nearly :. Baady tp Tara ea I 't:5it. U The stockholders of '.e Raleigh Elefltrlo Company at t . eir recent meeting adopted the ol lowing rese? Iutipns whlchshouldcoa, mend them selves to the cititons of I sleigh; Whereas This company hassus tained a heavy loss by the burning of Its power house and equipments, to replace which will entail large ex penditures; and Whereas, The. Street railway can not be operated without loss to the company, unjesa Itsf earnings shall be supplemented bj receipts 'from the incandescent lightinf; and 01 Whereas, The stockliolders ere anxious to resume the Operation of the railway, provided tbp citizens of Rnlaltrh will llhai-nltir inlM -tlin - .,.v, ...- liehtin deoartmentTthorefore: Rcsolved, That the resumption of the operation of the street railway Is Impossible without a largo increase in the patronage of the incandescent lighting departmentof this company. Resolved 2. That the directors of the company be and they are hereby authorized to rebuild and requip the street railway power plant and re sume its operation, when, in their opinion, a sufficient number of addi tional contracts for incandescent lighting hae been secured to justify them in so doing. Resolved 3. That the citizens of Balelgh are earnestly requested to co-operate with the company to en sure the re-establishment and oper ation of the street railway by giving orders to this company for the light ing of the residences and places of business, and in order to give them an opportunity of so doing and to which they are willing to patronize the lighting department of the com pany, thorough canvass of the city is hereby ordered to bo made by agents to solicit contracts for lights. Unless some accident occurs the lights will be turned on Monday. Since the fire of December 31st the company has builta bouse 42x36, or dered new machinery from Boston which has arrived, and is now in place, and will complete by Monday all repairs to the engine, boiler and smoke stack. As the insurance ad justers - dldJ not- turn he property over until the 9th, it has taken rapid work to accomplish this in eignt days. TODAY'S MARKETS. Niw Yoek, Jan. 1(1. Market quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N. C, over their speoial wire: MONTHS. OFIH- HIGH LOW 0L08 INQ INO. EST. EST, January, 6 96 6 98 6 91 6 95 - 95- 6 5- 7 00 7 07 7 14 7 19 7 25 7 23- 6 94-' D'eDruary, o v o w March, 7 04 7 Oi April, 7 09 7 01) May, 7 18 7 18 June, 7 20 7 22 July, 7 25 7 25 August, 7 25 7 27 Sept'mb'r, October, Novemb'r, Deoember, Sales 62,200 bales, The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: New York Stock Market. Sugar 1161 American Tobacco ; 77t Burlington and Quincy "M Chicago Gas ... 7i Des. and Ct. Feed General Electric 34 Louisville and Nashville 50 Manhattan 92i Rock Island 70 Southern Preferred 20 St. Paul 76t Tennessee Coal sad I rot 301 Western Unions 5i CMoago Grain aad Provision Market. Thefollowing were the closing quo tations on the Chicago Grain and Pro vision market today:. Wheat-May, 801; , fuly 768. Corn May ,241; July, 25. Oats-May 181. July 181; Pork January, 7.80; May, 6.05. Lard-January ;May, 4.10 ). Cloar' Rib Sides January 4.07 May 4.12. Liverpool Cotton Market. January-February . . S.58 February -March . . . . . , 8.68 March-April. sg 8.68 s AprltMax-w.- .V.Wi. 8-68 s May-June ... , . S.69 s June-July 8.69 - Closed quiet; sales 8,000 bales. 7 Mr. Moody Says It Will ea Pritehard. Mr) Moody, of Haywood, who is one of the leaderi of the Pritchard forces, today authorized the Paxss Visitoe to quote him as saying that Mr. Pritchard would undoubtedly be elected United States Senator. He says that Mr. Pritchard 's friends are not at all disconcerted by the endorsement of Dr.. .Cy. Thompson. ODD FELLOWS COLUMN Dotage Amonc the Chela Qaaf in Nurta Carolina. We were glad to meet so tnaoy Odd Fellows among the members of the Mascnic Grand Lodge. TbaC venerable, but witty brother Maj. Jas H Foote from "the state of Wilkes, " mado us a pleasant call. Bro. Woodlief of Youngs vllle gives us encouragement from his quarter of the vineyard. Orand Marshal J M Davis gave us a cordial shake of the hand, as did Bro. E. Wallace of the state of Wilkes, and the Grand Herald, Dick Hackett. The new rituals have arrived at last, but our Grand Secretary has about rendered himself bald headed I ... . Wf5 It is currently rumored on the streets here that the ladies of Cary are thinking very seriously of asking the Grand Master for a charter to institute aRebekah lodge. Do not forget the joint meeting of the three Lodges with Seaton Gales Lodge on Thursday evening next. Let there be a full attendance. A young brother suggests that if we want to see the order boom in Raleigh we should organize and uni form a Canton of Patriarchs Militant: we are inclined to agree with him and will be "one of the boys'' In the crowd if the Canton is formed. What do you say young men? There is a lodge in Tennessee which holds its meetings in a cave. There must be a cave somewhere in Raleigh where a great many of our members meet, for they are seldom seen in their lodcfl room An exchange suggests that the man wno quits me oraer oecause some bad men get into it, should quit the world. There is a good point in the suggestion. Probably these backsliding Odd Fellows will quit the world sometime; then what will become of them. The cool evenings have come; the lodge rooms have taken on their winter comforts; the prospects for renewed manufacturing and com mercial activity and confidence sur round us, Wby should . not the lodges feel the beneficial effects of prevailing conditions. They, should, and it depends upon the members whether a lodge grows and pros pers, or whether it shows the effects of mildew and rot. Let every mem ber who loves the order lxk about him and select at least one good man who would benefit the lodge aad see that his name is enrolled In the great fraternal army. If this "were done, what wonderful results the crowning years of the century would show! Companion. How do we make it known that we are Odd Fellows ? Ifyouweretouvke that question in one sense it might not be a proper one to ask, but we ask it in all candor as the whole world has a right to ask it. There is only one true way by which Odd Fellows are known and that is by their deeds. Words fitly spoken are of much Importance sometimes, but words do not count always. Some of the most fluent speakers we have in the Order are far from ex emplifying in their lives the pure spirit of the order. A true Odd Fellow is a "good Samaritan" wherever opportunity offers, a "Jonathan," whose friendship is ever on the alert for his friend, A man whose word stands for truth at all times and whose actions speak louder than his words. He shares with his brothers every part of their duties. His Lodge is a sacred place, second only to his church or home; he is always present in mu tural counsel, ready to help in the relief of distress, warring against vicetin all its forms, and using his utmost energies to elevate and build up the character of the family of man. He is a builder, not a tear down. Do you know any such ? Ob yes, many, but not all whose names appear upon the roll. Where do you generally find themonLodgenights? Go to the Lodge and see Six Hnndred Thrown Oat. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. . Pattebbok, N. J. Jan. 16-Slx hundred employees of the Golden Rod Silk works are idle. ' To Stop the Spread of the Plaint. By Telegraph to the Press Visitor. Rome, Jan. 16 It Is officially an nounced that England, France, Germany,4 Austria, Russia and Tur key have agreed to' hold aa interna tional conference In this eity to con sider'precautlonary measure against the spread In Europe of the plague raging la India. , SHORT Mils. Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-pourri of the Metre fletorej oa l a per Points and People Pertinently Pteked and Pithily Pa- la Print. The advance sale of seats to the Rmenyl concert Monday night has been very large and thre will un doubtedly be a full house. Next Tuesday, Jan. 19th, being the anniversary of General Lee's birthday and a state holiday the banks of the city will be closed. Watch the advertisement of the progressive furniture house of Thomas & Campbell, and take ad vantage of the attractive bargains thev offer. All men are cordially invited to the meeting for men at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow at 4 p. ra One of the visiting statesmen is expected to make the address. At the Tabernacle Church in the morning pastor Simms will preach on, "Rich Fools of the Bible and Other Fools, ' ' and At night the subject will be "A Restatement of some Old Truths." Visitors to the city are cordially invited. Call at the Hospital Monday and lend your aid to the ladies, who will give an entertainment to raise funds toequipptbe new operating room. Cash donations will be especially ac ceptable from any who choose to contribute. All who assisted in ihe Lutheran Reformation, and others who have been asked, will please meet Mrs. Mayers at Metropolitan Hall at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, and 7:30 Tuesday evening. Bishop Cheshire has boon desig nated by Bishop Williams, of Con necticut, the presiding bishop, to take part in the consecration cere monies of Rev . JD Morrison, D D Bishop-elect of Duluth, Minn., on February 2. The services will be held in All Saint's Cathedral, Albany, n. y. Eden ton Street Methodist church, corner of Edenton and Dawson streets, Rev W C Norman, pastor. Services every Sabbath at 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9.30 a. m., W J Young, superintendent. Prayer-meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30. All are cordially invited to attend any and all of the services. Rev. F. D. Swindell, D. D., mis sionary secretary for the North Carolina Conference, will preach in Central M. E. Church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Dr. Swindell is an eloquent and fluent speaker and you will enjoy hearing him. Rev. Mr. Glenn, the pastor, will preach at the usual hour In theevenlng. All are Invited to attend these services and strangers will receive special at tention. Drake His Fathers Skull. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. New York, Jan. 16 John Mc- Cormack was held at Myrtle Avenue police court this morning to await the result of injuries inflicted on his aged father. The latter came home drunk at three In the morning, awoke everybody in the family and was ugly. The son ordered him from the house. A quarrel ensued; the son breaking the fathers skull with a cuspidore. A Mnob Married Man- By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Denison, Texas, Jan. 16. Deputy United States Marsha B. C. Birch field, of Durant, Indian Territory, arrived In the o,ty last night, having in charge Tom Lowe, twenty-six years of age, who is wanted in this county under indictment in two cases for disposing of mortgaged property. Lowe, in the presenoe of officer Birchfield and policeman James, confessed to being the hus band to sixteen wives, all of whom he baa married within the last eight years. The confession was made in writing.' V, ..." . All tne wives are alive, and eo far as he knows, Lowe says, tbey are uudlvorced. He says that occa sionally he has heard from the first of hie wives, and that, so far as he ksows nineteen children have been born to them within the last eight years - AFTER THE GERMS. The Lecislatare did Little Work Todaf- Ta fl i n. m tm IflHHM. The House met at 9:stt and repre sentative Lawborn prayed. Only ' ' bills were introduced, those being of no importance. The session last ed barely 10 minuts and there was' an adjournment until 4 p. m. Monday in order thai the ball might be cleared of microbes. Speaker Hileman announced the following committees : Insurance : White of Randolph , Fagan, Price, Pool, Allen, Harris of Halifax, Cunningham, Lawborn, Eddlns. Fish interests : Hancock, Dun can, Babbitt, Pool, Hodges, Alex -ander, Parker of Perquimans, Har rington of Hyde, Elliott, Cox, Dan iels, Fagan, Rountree, Chapman, Sprulll, Drew, Hare, Burgess, Gal lop and Howe. To investigate charges of fraud iu national election : Scbulken, Lusk and Nelson. Additions to committees : McPhe ters, to agriculture, Hart n ess to judiciary, Duffy to privileges and elections, Hartness and Young to Insane Asylums. The testimony in the two contested election cases from Mecklenburg county has been filed. Senate. The Senate was called to order at 9:30 o'clock by Lieut-Gov. Rey nolds and after prayer by Rev. Mr. McNeil of the Senate the journal of yesterday was read and approved. Leaves of absense were granted Mr. Scales and Mr. Justice. No bills or resolutions were introduced. Senators were evidently too deeply engrossed ou the subject of grippe germs to draw up biils. The calendar was taken up and the following bills were disposed of. Bill for relief of A. M. Venoy, ex sheriff of of Wilkes county, passed 2 and 3 readings. Resolution to poy postoffice box rnt adopted. By unamious consent tbe Senate took up House bill repealing chap ter 566 laws of 1895, known as the ''Assignment Act" and It psssed its several readings and was ordered to be enrolled for ratification. The Senate then adjourned until 4 o clock Monday afternoon. The committee on gripp and grippe germs composed of all the doctors of the Senate and several from the House of Representatives made no report, though they hud a meeting and decided that it was not neces sary to take up the carpet, but would urge the war on microbes by sprinkling the carpet with a salution of bi-chlorlde of mercury , and looking after tbe ventilation of the Senate Chamber. The Public Printing Editor Press-Vistor:, The best and most ecouohTfcst way to dispose of and forever settle this vexed question and put an end to the wrangle and squabble over it, would be for the State to establish and equip an office of its own at the State Capitol, sufficient to do all the State printing. Then appoint or elect an efficient and capablu manager or superintendent at a fair salary to carry on the work on Un ion principles. The cost of the printing would then be reduced to the actual cost of the material and the wages of the printers and bind ers, which would be a big deduc tion over the present plan of letting it out to the lowest bidder, and the work would all be done in the State. There would be a saving enough in two or three years to pay for the plant. Let our Senators and Representatives think about this plan and put a stop to so much squabble over the printing ques tion. A Citizen . The C. F- V. V. Case- Judc Simonton, of the United States circuit court,now i session at Wilmington is bearing the foreclo sure proceedings in the case of the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company, of Baltimore, against the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Com pany. The Baltimore Sun says of tbe case : Jan. 14. It is expected that the pro longed litigation will be terminated by this decision, as well as the eon- . .f I . .1 T lenuon Between tue iqw ior syn dicate, which desires to secure the sale of the property by divisions,' and the Baltimore reoganiatlon committee, who desire Its sale as a whole. The New York syndicate represents a proposition from the Southern railway to take division A. Aa offer was made by tbe 8eaboard Air tine, through . the Baltimore committee, to operate the entire perty. There is also sentiment among seme Interests to maintain the road as an independent system