SB iVlS- t YQL. XXXYL NO. 91. BA1EIGH, N. SATUBDAY EVENINGf FEBEUARY 6, 1897. $00 PER YEAB. ..TO A Resolution Introduced ,, . Abolish His Office, ' to ABOUT STATE BANKS DIU io Make Stockholders Individually . Liable Also to Pay Joelah Tnr r for Pnblle Printing Wltn Interest. The house met at 10 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Branson offered prayer. Among the bills and resolutions introduced were' the following: ' By Murphy, to amend section 1256 of the Code, so that materials fur nished ' corporation to keep It going 8haU not have priority over a previ ously .recorded mortgage, although they do not add to the plant nor en hance its value. By Hancock, res olution, to abolish the office of en rolling clerk and provide for the di rect eleotion of clerks in the enrol ling clerks office. ,By Ormesly, to give county commissioners more time for meetings. By Murphy, to make bastardy a misdemeanor. By Chapin, to incorporate the Harnet central rail way company from Sprout Springs t) a point on the Fayetteville and Wilson short cut of the Atlantic Coast Line. By Sutton, of Cumber land, to amend the charter of Fay etteville by creating a public board composed of E. P. Powers, A. . Dixon, W. P. Wemyss,G.A. P. Wit keraon and W. F. Radford, to take office the first Monday In May and serve two years and all officials shall be elected by this board. By Parker, of Person, to make it a misdemeanor to practice law before passing an ex amination and receiving license. By Holmes, resolution, to pay Josiah Turnar balance due him for public printing and interest due. By Wal ters, to pay D. E. Patrick balance of his salary as professor of Latin at the University, amounting to $1,700. Hancock asked that resolution to oust enrolling clerk SwinsOn be placed on the calendar. McEenzle and others objected. Adopted. Bill to pay special veniremen in capital cases $1 per day, came over, from the senate, the latter body having added several counties which was objectionable to the house, McEenzle made a motion that the bouse refuse to concur in the amend ments, and that a conference com mittee of 3 be appointed. The speaker turned MoEenzie, Cook and Parker of Perquimans as the com mittee of conference. By leave Johnson introduced the following bills: To require all bank ers or officers and directors of rail ways and state banks or other cor porations created or chartered by the legislature to take an official action, Hb state treasurer to prepare the form of Oath, and send the blank forms to each officer on or before tta.'l of each ynr; bill to make chapter 494, acts 1893, discretionary with the state treasurer, instead of .' mandatory., This is the act which ' creates banks of deposit for thepub Ilo moseys, by providing that he .11 distribute tne deposits oi tne public moneys in proportion to the capital stock of the banks. Also bill to regulate the liability of stock holders in banks chartered by the , state, thus providing that "the stockholders of every bank now .operating or which may operate under state laws shall be held indi vidually responsible' equally and , ratably and not one for another for all contracts, debts and agreements of such association to the extent of the amount of their stock therein at the pa value thereof in addition to the amount invested in such share; and any provision in any charter ' giving exemption for such liability is hereby, repealed. The total lia- 1 bilities to any bank of any person or corporation for money borrowed -.shall not be ote tenth - part of the .actually paid In capital stock. But the discount of bills of exchange " drawn in good faith against actually existing values, and the discount of commercial or business paper ac tually owned by the person negotl . atlng the same shall not be con sidered as money borrowed. ;: ' Young Introduced a bill providing that the superintendent of public instruction shall ascertain the entire amount of mode now appropriated ;' in aid of the colored state normal Tachools and he shall divide this sum equally among the several schools ' and the state treasurer shall pay 4 this proportionate amount, v s r- Grubbs introduced a bill amending ' the Code In regard to restoration to citizenship by providing that "the petitioner may elect to file his peti tion in the superior court of the county where the indictment was found upon which the connection took place, or in the county wherein he Is an actual and bona fide resi dent at the time of filing his petition, which application shall be heard by the judge at term. " Brower introduced a resolution raising a special committee to which shall be referred all bills relative to congressional districts. COOLER TOMORROW; Fair Weather Predicted Tonight and Sun- day Klvers Rising. The weather prediction for Ral- ieigh is fair tonight, and tomorrow cooler. There will be severe gales on the coast today and tonight. The temperature this morning was 64. The storm has advanced rapidly from the Mississippi valley to North Carolina, causing heavy rain in the east from Florida to Virginia. The largest amounts were 3.10 inches at Tampa, 3.24 at Augusta and 2.10 at Charlotte. The storm spreads out northwestward towards the Lake region, and is advancing into the high area over New England. The barometer is low also in the extreme west. Clearing weather prevails in the South. NEW PHARMACISTS. Eight Applicants Stood a Suoocssful Ex amination. Of the twelve applicants who stood the examination before the State Board of Pharmacy to practice pharmcy in the State, only eight were successful. Below are the names of the eight young men who have been licensed to practice pharmacy la the State : John A Mitchone,r of Raleigh; Robert P Hackney of Durham; A Brantley York of Mebane; Alexander MoGeachy of Fayetteville; William EGwaltneyof Wake Forest; J A Maolceithan of Fayetteville; Caleb H Richmond of Reidsville; &".Fulton Cole of Carthage . f ItsX r WAY'S MARK V v N$w Yoex, Feb. 6. Market quotations furnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N. C, over their special wire: MONTHS. OPEN HIGH LOW CLOS ING ING. EST. EST. January. February. .... o March. .... I 7 01 I 8 99 I 6 99- Aorll. I .... 7 10 7 08 7 05- May, in in iu- 1 I - I .n I .a June, ... 7 22 7 17 7 18- July, .... 7 26 7 22 7 21 August, I 20 I 52 I i ai- Sepfmb'r, .... .... .... 89- Ootober, .... 6 77 6 77 8 76- Novemb'r, i - December,! .... I fl 88 6 88 8 82 Closed barely steady; sales 48, 400 bales. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange today: Saw York Stook Market. Sugar lt American Tobaooo 73 Burlington and Qulncy 741 Chicago Gat... 77 Americas Spirits 131 General Electric 36t Louisville and Nashville 5H Manhattan 89 Rook Island 89 Southern Preferred 281 St. Paul..... 78 Tennessee Coal nd I roc Western Union Chleago Grata and Provision Markat. Thefollowlngwerethe closingquo- tatlonsontheChicagoGrainand Pro vision market today: v. Wheat May, 1: July 72. Corn May, 241; July, 251 . Oats May 17. July 18; Pork May, 7,62; July 7.77. Lard May, 3.60; July 3,87 Clear Rib Sides May 3.80; July 8.97. Urerpool Cotton Markat. February - 3.58 February-March .. 3.68 March-April.. 3.68 April-May 3.69 May-June 3.60 June-July...... . Jubr-Aturust.. ........ 3.61 Closed quiet but steady; 6,000 bales. ' sales This afternoon the committee that has in charge the bill to annul the North Carolina Railroad lease,, will meet and hear argument. Judge Avery, who drew theblll, will make an argument in favor of It, CapV S. B . Alexander, president of the road, and attorney of the Southern Railway, will aim appear before the oommlttee. 7 J.L; Supt. Mfebane's Chief Clerk Charged With HOUSE BURNING Stoutly Denlss he Allegation and Says it Is Political Perseontlon So Says Sapt. Msbane Graham Taken to Newton. J L Graham, chief clerk in the office of C M Mebane, superinten dent of public instruction of the state of North Carolina was placed under arrest at the superintendent's office on the second floor of the su preme court building this morning at ten o'clock. The arrest was made by Sheriff Jones of Wake on a warrant sworn out in Cabarrus county charging Mr Graham with willfully and ma liciously burning the dwelling In which he lived In Newton in March of last year. The young mau was uon-plussed when the papers were first served upon him. He however attributed the action to political persecution and has since conducted himself in a creditable manner, answering freely all questions put him and explain ing the matter to the satisfaction of his friends. The action is brought by a Wil mington insurance company, which refuses to pay a claim of MrGra ham's for the destruction of his pro perty during the fire. Mr. Graham was placed in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Rivers, who remained with him during the morning at tne superintendent s office. Mr. Graham was Been by a I'kkhh- Visitor reporter and he talked freely and franklv of the affair. Starting back to its inception, Mr Graham said. "On the fifth of March of last year my wife and myself went to Rowan county on a visit to my mother. We left our house, which is situated in the town of Newton, about 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Two hours after wards the house took fire and was burned. I was notified next morn ing by a telegram and returned home at once, reaching Newton the night of the sixth. Very littleof my prop erty was saved and the dwelling, which was the Presbyterian parson age, was destroyed. "The house was valued at about $600. I carried insurance on my personal and house bold effects, which was valued at over $800, in two companies. I had a policy in the Phoenix, of Hartford for $200, and another In the Carolina, of Wilming ton, for $500. " "I took out the policy in the Carolina September, a year ago, when I went to house keeping and in the Phoenix a month later. The Phoenix has paid me $131, the amount that I claimed. But the Carolina company has refused to make settlement. The only . excuse made was that my claim was not properly made out. My claim, which was for $338, was returned to me. I had a complete list of the property de stroyed. In alleging that my claim was not properly made out the com pany said that the affidavit was not prepared by the magistrate who liyed nearest me and that It was not dated. -The magistrate who madeout the affidavit was mayor of the town and testified to my good character. Mr. Kenyon, the nearest notary who is president of the Catawba bank testified to my good character. The claim was returned to the com pany, but I have never received a reply.,. I have been pressing the claim in court and it is to be heard the 15th of this month. " . "All I have to say is that this is a malicious, political prosecution. have no fears as to the outcome when the case is heard. This action is taken to bring prejudice to bear on my case for damages. Noth ing was said of this until I changed my politics about the time of the fire Certain democrats are the instiga tors of it. I want a speady hearing and desire that the case be settled at once. If it is not I shall have it brought before a justice of the su preme court." That was the youctf man's state ment of his case. Mr Graham is a good looking young man, 24 years of age. Of course he is annoyed but displayed no unusual concern. He Is an Odd Fellow . and Mason and comes of one of the best families in Rowan. He married into the family of Mr Jas Brown, a prominent cot- ton manufacturer. Superintendent Mebane endorsed what Mr. Graham said. He is sure that it is political persecution. Mr Mebane says that Mr Graham had the highest endorsements of all the people in his section for the clerk ship." He lived next door to Mr Graham and fought the fire which destroyed his home. Mr Graham was carried to Newton this evening in oustody of Sheriff Rivera. He will stop at the hotel there. Mr Graham will try and get a hearing of the cafe tonight. A special to the Charlotte Obser ver says Charlotte detectives worked up the case. THE EUCHRE CLUB. Charmingly Entertained Last Evening by - MissLltfa qloka. The Raleigh 'duohre Club was most delightfully entertained last evening by Miss LillieHkisat Park r, . . . . I nace on tuouni street, Tbe Jtuciire Club has enlivened the winter In Raleigh social circles with a series of most enjoyable entertainments and it was the universal verdict of all the guests last ' evening that the occasion was one of the most brilli ant, successful and thoroughly de lightful of the season. The atten- ance was large, ' the Dlavinar was spirited, and interest was at the highest tension throughout. The game of progressive euchre was played with approved method and ne skill was evinced by many of the players, the contest growing very animated toward the close. To liss Hicks, the charming and accomplished hostess, will belong the distinction of havinar surprised her guests with a most unique and pleasing innovation. When the players seated themselves at their respective tables they found their score cards before them decorated with beautiful hand-painted carna tions, whioh wore so true to life that at first glance they gave one the impression of the real living fra grant flower. This was the handi work of the fair hostess beTself and was executed with such dainty skill and artistic taste. as to command the admiration of ajl the guests, who eagerly preserved them as valued souvenirs of the happy accasion. The lady's prize was won by Miss Janie Andrews and the gentlman's by Mr: Perrin Busbee. The former was a superb clusterof rich crimson carnations and the latter a pretty silver hat mark. The priaes were presented to the winners by Mr. Greek O. Andrews. One of the most pleasant features of the evening was the delightful refreshments which were tempting and delicious and which were highly enjoyed by the party. It was near the midnight hour before the guests said reluctant adieux. Rarely has a more brilliant and happy party ever assembled in a Raleigh drawing room, and the de parting guests were profuse in their expressions of congratulation and pleasure tothe fair hostess who had afforded them an evening of such perfect enjoyment. The following were those present: Misses Lillie Hicks, Janie Andrews, Florrie Jones, Sophie Busbee, Myra Pearce, L. McAden, L. Busbee, Lil lie Hoke, Tempe Hamilton, Crudup, Dortch. Grimes, Nannie Jones, Kate Haywood, Mary Turner, Snow, Hol- laday, and Messrs A B Andrews, Jr., George Kuehne, Perrin Busbee, J M Ayer, Irwin Jones, Watkins Robards, Greek O Andrews, F P Haywood, Robert Gatllng, T Palmer Jerman, Ed Battle, Sam Hinsdale, Thos Ashe, James Busbee, W H Kintr. Thos Bush, Alt Thompson, R LGray, Armistead Co wand, Henry McKee, James O Litchford and Howell. Oratorleal Contest East Evening. The Leazer literary society held its oratorical contest at the A. and M. College last evening. A large au ienfe was present, including many legislators : The subjects and speakers were as follows: Opening Address W. J. McLen- don, of Anson. Representative of Charter Class S. M(. Young, of Wake. Free Cuba Clyde Kendal, of An on. Influence of the Past W. A. G. Clark, of Wake. Carlyle's Message to Mankind S. G. Kennedy, of Lenoir. The Modern Engineer N. G. StauselL. of Robeson. . The four last speakers were the contestants for the medal. The judges were Hon. B. F. Dixon, Mr Walser and Senator S. F. Shaw. Mr. S, G, Kennedy was awarded the medal. 'ft-, .;-:?'"'-' ',.' ' THE "JUMPERS" J0IH Hileman and the Others the Minority, it!i THE COLLECTOR Of the Eastern District Will be E. C. Dun-can.-Demoorats Open Permanent Headquarters Here- Prlich ard Not Coming. The "jumpers," Speaker Hileman, Person and Whitaker, formal'y join ed the minority caucus last night, which was held in Hileman 's room. Permanent Democratic headquar ters haye been opened in the Law building. Secretary John Thomp- son is holding the fort M IT A n,w1r.a. !o Mr. H. A. Gudger is authority for the statement that Senator Pritcburd has no intention of coming to Ral eigh at present. Mr. E. C. Duncan, the represen tative from Beaufort, will be the col lector of the eastern district to suc ceed Mr. F. M.Simmons. Mr. Dun can has never spoken of the matter, but the fact has leaked out. Mr. h Duncan is one of the strongest re publicans in the east and one of Sen ator Pritchard's closest friends. We are glad to record the announcement that Mr Duncan will become a citi zen of Raleigh. He is a splendid fellow. J. M. Mewborne will bo the com missioner of agriculture unless all signs fail and the will of the minor ity populists is perverted. Senators Barker and Wakefield enter a flat denial to the statement that Reinhardt delivered their votes to Pritchard in order to secure the penitentiary for himself. Both gen tlemen declare that they agreed to vote for Pritchard during the cam paign. . ALDERMEN MEET- Street Car Company Most Act To Collect Back Taxes. The Board of Aldermen met last night in regular monthly session. The meeting was a most important one and many matters of public in terest were acted upon. The admirable report of the street committee which was printed in yes terday's Press-Visitor was adopt ed. The street car company will have to rebuild in 60 days or their fran chise be forfeited. It is stated that number of prrties outside the city have made inquiries about the possi bility of securing the street car fran chise. Alderman Boushall submitted the report of the light committee, stat ing that since the city is not prop erly lighted, and as the contract for street lights expires in May, sealed bids had been advertised for, to be received on or before February 5, 1897, to provide seventy arc electric lights of 1,200 candle power to burn all night, and only two replies have been received, therefore the com mittee recommend that the mayor appoint a committee of five, who, with the aid of the city attorney, shall give out a contract by Febru ary 12, 1897, for the lights above mentioned. This recommendation was adopted . There has been a great laxity among many of our cituens in tne payment of taxes for many years. There is at least $25,000 in back tax due the city. It is stated that sever ai persons owe more than a thou sand dollars in back taxes and that they are able to pay. Mayor Russ was authorized to prepare a bill and have it passed by the Leg islature enabling the city to collect back taxes for the ten years from 1885 to 1895. If the bill passes a special tax collector will be appoint ed to make collectionof all arrear ages- An ordinance was passed rcquir the city tax collector to settle with tne city in tne same manner as a sheriff or tax collector settles with a board of county commissioners. The tax collector will in the future be held responsible for the tax list and must settle accordingly. Senate to Vote on Free Sliver Dall . Maj. Grant Is a student of politics, if anything. A great deal of time is killed in the Senate daily and the Major has been reflecting on the sub ject. The Wayne Senator thinks he has found a solution for the evil and his friends tell him he has. It is proposed that a set of free silver resolutions be introduced in the Senate every morning immediately after prayer and let them be acted upon The Major sees light ahead of that motion. Li)D FELLOWS' COLUMN. Thev i-ontinna to Thrive Membership Increasing Rapidly. The -'grip" seems to catch on to themthese days, and "grippi ' it is. Two applications for intiation were placed on file in No 64 Thurs day night. The lily has been chosen as the flower of the Rebekah Lodge. We are sorry to chronicle the ill ness of Grand Treasurer Jones and hope it is only of short duration. We are glad to know that nearly all the sick here are much better and most of them are well. To know one person who is posi tively to be trusted will do more for a man's moral nature yes, for his spiritual nature than all the ser mons he has ever heard or ever can hear. If a brother injures you and OU pursue him, where is your Odd Fel lowship? If a brother committs an error or has a fault and you proclaim it from the housetops, where is your Odd Fellowship. Every man should belong to some fraternal order, for in this fast age fraternal co-operation has become a necessity. 'You cannot afford to live alone. There is none larger, better nor stronger than the Odd Fellows. Two new members were initiated into Ruth Lodge at their meeting last night and four applications were presented. A movement was put on foot to organize a degree staff and Bro. E. S. Cheek was elected chap tain of the team. The grand secretary instituted Deep River Lodge No, 189, at Ran dleman on Janffary 28th with 25 charter members. J W Allen was made N G; Dr L L Sapp, V G. ; E A Wiles, Rec. Sec. ; Ferd IngoW, Fin Secy; N N Newlin, Treasurer. Grand Representative Lumsdeu instituted Deborah, No. 18 Rebekah lodge at Henrietta, on January 30th with a large charter list of both brothers and sisters . Maggie Smith is N G ; Miss Hattie Henson, V G. ; Miss Susie Wallace, Secretary and Miss I)u Fortune, Treasurer. It is the Wish of Seaton Gales Lodge, No. 04, that every member of that lodge, as well as every mem ber of the other two lodges, who feel an interest in staff work, will meet with them on Thursday even ing next. Mother, where isyour boy tonight? Are there any mothers in the city whose tearful eye and anxious look betray their anxiety to answer the above question? We fear there are many. Once a good mother was talking to this writer and remarked, 'I am never uneasy about my boy if I know he is at the lodge. " No motuer need be the least anx ious about her boy when she feels sure that he is learning lessons of wisdom, of morality and sobriety, and is associating with men who are trying to build up, not tear down his moral character. How many mothers overlook these facts and discourage their boys from connecting them selves with our order. The outlook for the order in this State, we are glad to say, is daily brightening. A few months ago it was gloomy indeed. To have look ed over the field at that time and formed a conclusion from appear ances would have caused the strong est faith to waver. It seemed at that time that work us we might nothing in the way of advancement could be accomplished. It looked frequently that only a few of the old faithful ones would soon be left and they ' Feel like one who treads alone some banquet hall deserted.'' But since the murky clouds of politi cal excitement are being dissipated, the ray of sunshine be gins to break through and we can almost feel the warmth of fraternity again. The correspondence of the Grand Secretarys office is a wonder ful barometer in this line; only a few months ago no enquiries were made in regard to t' e order. It was seldom that any one could be induced to say anything of an en couraging nature, but now the baro meter indicates a decided change, and the old veteran who takes daily observations smiles his approval and steps out with greater boerancy in the performance of his arduous duties. May the prospect continue to brighten. A Collector Wanted. The Press-Visitor wants a first class subscription collector at once. A grown man preferred with ex Derienceand references. AddIv at this office Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Manipulated Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pjt Pourrl of tbs News Meturad on fm per Points and Psopla Pertlnrntl Pleked and Pithily Pn- la Print. Bishop Cheshire will officiate at Christ church tomorrow . - Wm. G Hill Lodge, No. 218, A. F. and A. M., will have their regular meeting Menday night. Gen. Ray Stone lectured before a lagre audience in the Hall of the House of Representatives last even ing Read Woollcott and Son's new ad. and go and see bargains they are offering. They ure always In the lead in attractive bargains at best prices. Marshal Mott ard some other re publicans are red hot because of the tardiness of the conference commit tees in reaching an agreement as to the division of offices. A book of steam boiler inspection report blanks was found this morn ing between the city and the Insane Asylum and left at the Paxss-Visi-tor office. The owner can get it by calling. Rev. P. H. Fleming, of Burling ton, will preach at the Christian church tomorrow night7:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to hear him ' . We are glad to announce that Rev. E. C. Glenn, pastor of Central M. E. church, has so far recovered from his sickness as to be able to 011 his pulpit tomorrow morning at 11 ; 'clock and 7:30 p. m. His subject for the morning hour will be, "Life through death.'' Monroe Johnson, the Mecklenburg burglar, will be hanged in Charlotte Monday. Mr. Walter R. Henry ap peared before the governor today and made a final appeal in behalf of the condemned man, but the gover emor refused to commute the death sentence and tbe law must take its course. The Kuoxville Tribune remarks: "The end of all building and loan as sociations appears to be in sight. The original purpose of institutions of this character was sound and com mendable, but so many of them have departed from it to such on extent they have grown unpopular." SEABOARDS SCHEDFJ VestlbnlcJ Trains to Meet in Kslelgh at J: 16 In the Morning. The change of schedule on tbe Seaboard goes into effect tomorrow. No. 38, northbound local, will ar rive at 11:30 a. m. and leave at 11.35 a. in.: No. 41, southbound local will arrive at 3.34 p. m and leave at 3.40 p. m.; No. 402, northbound vestibule will arrive at 2.11 a. m. and leave at 2.1G a. m. ; No. 403, southbound ves tibule will arrive at 2.1C a. m. aud leave at 2 21 a.'m, The southbound vestibule has beeu changed from G a. m. to 2.21 a. m., arriving in At lanta at 3.50 p. m , making all south bound and westtjound connections out of Atlanta. All persons going south or west bad belter consult this schedule be fore buying tickets, as it is now the quickest time that can be made to all southern and western points. Further information can be ob taincd of Mr. H. S. Ieard, soliciting passenger agent, 238 Fayetteville street. THE HELENIAN The I niversit) Boys Dedicate their An' anal to Col. J. S. Cunnlashsra. The boys of the University have paid Col. John S Cunningham, Per son county s popular representative in tbe house, a handsome and well bestowed compliment. The students , decided unanimously to dedicate the Helenian to Col. Cunningham. The University Helenian, an always handsome publication will be more attractive and larger than ever this . year. The publication will be orna mented with handsome cuts. " We congratulate CoL Cunning- ham and the University. It Us difficult matter to get 400 boys to agree on anything, but we can see very readily why it was possible for them to center upon Col. Cunning- Minor Matters for the ( - r . I 7 - 1- C I Y