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iPRES S-VISITOR LU LI Li VOL XXXVI. -NO. 96. RALEIGH, jr.. C FEIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY $4.00 PEE YEAR. , ; r rg rr TT7 v A Bill Capturing the Agricul ' Tural Department. PASSES SENATE. Vol 34 to. 13 -Crews Awarded Seat Free Pass BUI Get a Black Eye Alexander Want to Prahlblf Member Ac oeptlng Any Privilege. The house met at 10 o'clock and Rev. J L Poster offered prayer. The following bills and resolu tions were introduced: By Harris, of Hyde, to provide for the taking of depositions, etc, In the contests for seats in the legislature, and that no member shall vote 'until the matter as to title to seat has been decided; by McBryde, to provide that in all cases of the marriage of women un der 21 years of age, the marriage shall have the same force and effect in law as1f the woman so marrying was Si years of age; by Aiken, to reduce the tunnage tax on fertilizers to 20 cents per ton. By Ward, to reduce the salaries and fees of all public offices, save those fixed by law, 25 per cent; by Alexander, of Tyrrell, to protect game in that county. By Babbitt, to so amend section 758 of the code that the oommis sionersnd not the board of justices of the counties shall elect the financo committee; by Pearson, creating a commission composed of Gov. Rus sell, Julian S Carr and W A Hoke to procure a suitable design, with all necessary specifications for a monu ment in Raleigh, upon a site chosen, in memory of Z B Vance; that pro posals shall be advertised for; that the commission named co-operate with the Vance monument associa tion; thai a report be made to the next legislature; that $1,000 bo ap propriated for necessary expenses; Sutton of Cumberland introduced the following resolution which was adopted: "That the Qcalendar from this time be in the speaker's hands, to be disposed of as he deems best and the speaker shall have power to limit or cut off discussion lor debate from any souroe when in his fudge-1 ment he shall think that the publio time is being unnecessarily con sumed or wasted;'. Duffy made the ' point that 61 votes were necessary to pass this resolution, claiming that it charged the house rules. The speaker ruled that Duffy was in error, and that a mere majority was - sufficient. Against this there -was a protest. The special order was taken up, being the election contest of Field vs Crews, from Granville. Majority and minority reports were submitted ' by the committee, the minority re port signed bv two democrats being In Field s favor. Each side waaH given an hour. Cook - opened for Crews. The minority report (seating Field) was voted on first, and Hart ness demanded the yeas and nays. The vote was ayes 31, noes 63. The majority report was then adopted without a roll call. Bill passed to protectfishlnNeuse river, and the house took up the re port of the committee on insane asylums, made by Sutton of Cumber land, the report being attached to a bill to provide for the maintenance of the three asylums. The report says at Morgahton cottages are needed but are not recommended just now; that there are 26 criminal insane; a department for the crimi nal insane is recommended at the penitentiary; it is , recommended that Durham and Robeson be trans- . ferred . to the Raleigh asylum; for . the Morganton asylum $100,000 is recommended; for the Raleigh asy- lum $63,450, and $4,000 for the pur " chase of $100 acres of land ; that $43,- 000 be allowed the Goldsboro asy lum; $1,250 for purchase of 100 acres of land and $2,600 for the electrio light plant; that at each asylum a '. person be given police power to ar . rests "tramps or persons who vto'ate .ya rules. The bill covers these 'recommendations. ...... ,The senate resolution providing for the visit of a special committee to Mecklenburg,' to see the roads, .. was adopted. "." -' . -rt.-.-v SENATE. '' J The Senate was called to order at deblock by Lieut. Governor Bey. fnolds, prayer by Senator McNeil. - Alexander presented a joint reso lution for the encouragement- of fine arts.. saying that the ladies of. Meek lenburg county proposed to havoa '. collection of the fine arts of the Car- olinas on exhibition in Charlotte ;also a museum of colonial and war relics, -On motion of McCaskey the rules were suspended. Bill to incorporate the Winston Salem Southbound railroad y was taken up. This is a continuation of the Norfolk and Western railroad south, passed; to prohibit the use of free passes -by publio officers. Anderson made the following amendment, "Provided that any person who shall' haul any member of the general assembly or any state officer in any wagon, buggy, cart, wheelbarrow or any conveyance of whatever kind, or any person who shall invite to dinner any such of fleer or member of the general as- sembly or give adrink, cigar or show any courtesy to any such officer or member of the General Assembly shall be deemed a suspicious char acter and guilty of a misdemeanor, and upqn cooviotion shall be fined and imprisoned at the discretion of the court, And any member of the General Asi&mbly or state officer who shall accept any such favor shall forfeit his office and shall be subject to indictment and upon con viction shall be fined and imprison ed in the discretion of the court" Moye favored the passage of the bill because if any person rode on a free pass the railroads certainly ex pected something in return, and he did not think any honest public of ficer would ride "on a free pass, be cause it would place him under obli gation to the railroad that issued the pass. Andersou favored the adoption of his amendment, saying he opposed the bill and if it was going to pass he wanted to tack onhisamendment. Smathers moved that the matter be deferred and made special order for Saturday Feb. 27. On this Clark demanded the roll call, woidh was ordered.. Carried, ayes 21, noes 19. Ray offered a resolution that a com mittee of 3 be appointed by the pres ident to investigate the free pass matter and asscertaln if it would be to the interest of railroads to pass such a bill or not Adopted. The following bills were disposed of on second reading: To amend chapter 320, acts 1891 to provide for the general supervision of rail roads, steamboat, express, tele graph and telephone companies in the-state This is Butler's bill and provides lor tne reduction or pas senger rates, as amended, to be 21 cents for first class and 2 cents for second class per mile. On motion of Butler, the above bill was made special order for Tuesday, Febru ary 16th; to amend chapter 520, laws 1891, that railroads, street railway and steamboat companies shall furnish free transportation over all their lines in this state to the members and clerks of the rail road commission when on business connected with the commission. Passed 2nd and 3rd readings. The bill to take the department of agri culture, and college of agricultural and mechanical arts out of the hands of the present trustees and officers and to constitute a new board of 16 commissioners was taken up. Ray opposed the bill, saying that he did not see why they wanted tqabolish the department of agriculture or of the A & M college. He said he wanted to have time to examine the bill. McCaskey stated that the bill was introduced several days ago and the Senator (Ray) should have examined it- Ray asked the Sen ator (McCaskey) why he wanted to abolish the department McCaskey replied so that the co-operation party could take charge of it. "So then it is only a political scheme, is it?" asked Ray. "Yes," answered McCaskey. Ray moved to make itthepeoial order next Wed nesday Feb. 17. McCaskey opposed this and asked the Senate to vote down the motion of Ray. The mo tion was lost ' The bill passed 2nd and Jrd readings, ayes 24 noes 13; bill to license foreign corporations, companies or associations was taken up; this bill requires thatall such cor porations, companies or associations shall nave ad attorney, upon whom all process of law ahall be served; such attorney shall reside in this State; .that he shall have a written contract or agreement from the cor poration he represents; that they will not remove or attempt to remove any suit or legal proceeding fur Atrial in the state courts of this State from said State courts. The bill wu passed over. At 2 o'clock p. m. the Senate adjourned. . The following members have been added to the telephone exchange: Democratic headquarters, No 64; F. Lj Bailey, No. 271, B; Hicks & Rogers, No. 37, B. BAD OFF IN CLAY COUNTY A Magistrate Wanted who Can Bead and Write Who la not Related all Around. A stale officer received the follow ing letter a few days since with the request that it be placed in the pro per legislative channels: "We the undersigned residents and land owners of Shooting Creek, Clay county, N C, respectfully ask the honorable, the legislature of North Carolipa to appointed. Chas. II Eaton, who has been a landowner and resident among us for the past two years, a justice of the peace for Shooting Creek township." This petition was signed by Chas. H.Eaton and' a number of others: A few-days later the same state officer received a very urgent letter setting forth the necessity of appoint iug the said Chas. H. Eaton. Anions' other things in the letter was the following: "We need a magistrate in this neighborhood who can read and write and who is not related to everybody else.'' The author of the let'.er was none other than the Hon. Chas. xi. Eaton. "Farmer Hopklna" Coming. The next attraction at Metropoli tan jOpera House will be "Farmer Hopkins," which will appear here February 18. Four full sets of scenery, all on a magnificent scale, are used in "Old Farmer Hopkins." Act first: An exterior of a millionaire's summer residence at Long Branch. Act second: An interior of a newsboys' lodging cellar, Mott stueet, N. Y. Act 3rd. In East River Dock, N. Y. ty, Brooklyn and her famous bridge illuminated in the distance Act fourth : Exterior of Farmer Hopkins' home inVermont. Two dif ferent sized sets are carried and the company guarantees the management of our Opera House that one or the other will positively be use!. Kcceptlon to Gov. Reynold. The Jr. O. U. A. M. will give a re ception tn honor of Lieutenant Gov ernor Reynolds. The following in vitations have been "issued for the occasion A reception at which the presence of your company is desired, will be given Friday evening, February 19, 1897, at eight o'clock by the Jr. O. U, A. M. at their hall in the Pullen building, in honor of Lieutenant Governor C. A. Reynolds. Governor Reynolds is the National representatives from North Caro lina. Th'e committe in charge is T P Sale, E S Cheek, W E Faison, M R Haynes. Cloudy and Threatening. The weather continues cloudy and threatening over the central valley and cast, with rain at many points. The largest amounts of rain were, 2.66 inches at Charleston, 1.22 at Augusta, 1.86 at Jacksonville and 1.16 at Mobile. In the north it is snowing, from Boston to Chicago. The barometer is quite low over the entire country, except New Eng laud and the Gulf of Mexico, with two centers of low pressure one over the east Lake region, the other in the extreme northwest. The weather is fair west of the Mississippi and south of Nebraska. A New Trial Denied. By lalefrraph to the Press-Visitor. Bosto.y, Mass,, Feb 12. A second motion for a new trial of Thomas Dram, mate of the quarantine ves- , Herbert Fuller, convicted of tne murder of Capt Nash, based upon alleged discovery of new evi dence of the case, was denied by Judges Holt, and Wasbie this morn ing.- Southern Offer Redooed Rates. The Southern railway offers the following reduced rates on account of the appearance of Mr. Nat Good win, at the Academy of Music, Feb 17. To Raleigh, and return, from Greensboro $4 05; Burlington, 300; Graham, 8.00; Haw River, 2. 75; Hills- boro, 2 00; Durham 1.50; Cary, 50c.; Oxford, 3.00. The Fog Lifting. By Telegraph to the Preaa-Visitor. Southampton, Feb. 12 The dense fog which prevailed in the channel about the needles 36 hours, is lift- ing this afternoooT Some delayed steamers are coming in. Fire Baas do Damage. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Ottawa, Ont, Feb. It The parlia ment buildings were ruined by fire this morning. The Toss is over $300,000. It is supposed to be -the work of firebugs. The Senator Arrives From Washington City, WHERE IS SWINSON ? l.ockcJ Ula Office and Left Bills Chang ing Management of Institutions to be Rushed Through Stio eessful Pio Chasers. Senator Butler arrived in the city today from Washington. He will be here several days. Has ex-enrolling clerk Swinson disappeared ? " ' That was the question that flitted through' the Capitol building this evening. Swinson V-aame was on every one's lips. A crowd of anxi ous clerks stood at the enrolling clerk's office seeking admission. Swinson bad the key and bad been absent all the evening. It has been determined by the Re publican managers to put through the legislature immediately, the bills which sweep the State's institutions clear of the present officials. There are many good Republicans and minority Populists who wish to partake of the pie recently appor tioned. The petition fiend is now keeping close on the members of the Assembly. As it has never been published, it will be interesting to know which party drove the better bargain in parcelling the pie, according to the standard of dollar'- and cents. The Republican offices yield the following amounts: Penitentiary, 2,500; railway commission, $2,000; Morganton asylum, $2,800; Golds boro asylum, $2,000; A and X C rail way, $1,200. Bills have already been intro duced to make the salary of the su perintendent of the Goldsboro asy- ura $2,800 and the president of the N C road $2,000. The Populist offices et. Agri cultural department', $1,800, judge of criminal court, about $1,800; Ral eigh asylum, $2,800; labor statistian, $1,500, librarian, $1,000; shell fish ommission, $840; keeper of capital,' $350. The Populists got $90 more than the republicans. The republican of fices give a total of $10,500, while the populist give $10,590. Of course the subordinate offices are divided alternately, the populists taking next best, where the 'republicans took first choke. ' Next best" is net an honorary term, but refers most es pecially to the financial measure ment. The following gentlemen seem to have the call for the offices before their names: Penitentiary .loh n R Smith, of Wayne . Atlantic and N. C. 'Road Robert Hancock, of Craven. Agricultural Department J N Mew borne, of Lenoir. Judge of the eastern court Wal R Henry, of Mecklenburg. Labor Statiscian .1 Y Hamrick, of Cleveland. Shell fish commission Theo White, Raleigh Asylnm Dr. Wood. Dr. Freeman, of Wilsou, has strong fol lowing. Senator Pritchard Worse. Advices received here today from Washington were to the effect that Senator Pritchard was worse. His condition, however, is not alarming, so Mr. H. A. Gudger informs us. The Senator is not allowed to see any telegrams or correspondence whatever. He is being kept entirely quiet and will not be able to take up his correspondence for some days. The Senator's numerous friends in Raleigh hope for his early recovery. Help for the Uungry. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Calcutta, Feb. 12. It is.off cially stated that two and three quarter millions of persons have been em ployed by the famine relief work association. Turkey Will not Assist. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Constantinople, Feb. 12. The Porte has given assurance to the powers that Turkey will not send reinforcements to Crete. Dughi filled an order of fancy ice cream, etc., for a reception at States- villa) last eveniac. Dujrhi says it was the finest order he ever filled. Capt day. W H Kitchen is here to- THE OLD LEASE The Row it Halted and the lluford Hud. The Greensboro Record of yester day contains the following interest ing bit of history : The fight now .going on in the legislature of this State recalls the tumult raised at the time of the lease of the same property in 1870. Committees of Investigation were appointed, and they investigated, but no fraud was ever discovered. But the greatest trouble came to Col. A. S. Buford, then president of the R. & D. His own, stockholders thought it was a bad move and threats were made to oust him from his position, the charge beiug that he was squandering the money of -the road, but at the first annual meeting Mr. Buford met the stock holders and explained to them the lease, why it was made,, etc. This put an end to the discussion so far as the lease was concerned, but' Col. Buford was far seeing official and after getting things run ning smoothly to Charlotte, which was the end of the line of the R. & D., he perceived thatit would never do to stop there that if hiscompaay did not build the road on to Atlanta some other company would, but the moment he made the proposition another howl, longer and louder than ever, was raised by his people Nothing daunted, however, he went to work to secure a line through to Atlanta. His company had no money and the ablest men in the directorate could not see how it was to be done. Col. Buford was a man of resources, however, and once possessed of the idea he soon evolved a plan to build it. Not a great many people now living know how he accomplished it and the difficulties he encountered in doing so, but build it he did, and it remains a lastingmonument to his wisdom. To accomplish his object he made a deal with the Pennsylvania rail road and that company furnished most if not all of th emoney, and built the road, the entire R. & D system being placed in the hands of the former road for many years, though this fact was not generally known. During all theso yoars Col. Buford was the subject of attack by his own stockholders, who charged that he was concerned in a deal to turn the R. & D. over to Pennsyl vania. It was a trying time for the president, but he (ought it through. Many a time it was thought he would beleposed from his position, but he always met his accusers face to face, explained his every move, showing to them his great earnest ness in the work and the vast benefit certain to accrue from the step. Yet there were many who thought he was visionary and were sure his plans would never mature, but a look back over the held now shows his foresight. Yet there arc people right here in North Carolina as short sighted as they were 30 years ago. The past furnishes them with no information for the future . "Is Marriage a Failure .'" The Flora Staniford Company will tonight present "Is marriage a fail ure" at Metropolitan Hall. This company is certainly one of the best and thoroughly up-to-date popular prico troupes that ever visited the city, and the Raleigh pub' ic has been highly pleased with their perfor mances. Messrs. McDonald and Harden did some particularly good comedy work last. night and Miss Myrkle was the life of the perfor mance as she has been throughout the week. The audience is always delighted when she makes her ap pearance. The company is a good one throughout and the perform ances they give are well worfh the time and money of all who desire to while away an evening pleasantly. Christians killed. ' By Telegraph to the Proas-Visitor. Athens, Feb. 12. Advices receiv ed here from Crete say that a fight occurred at Kastelli, in the province of-Kissamo, yesterday, in which thirty Christians and 100 Moslem s were killed. Crowds continue to sur round the Palace, cheering the King in commendation of bis Majesty action in sending warships to Crete. The royal yacht Sphakteria accom panics the Greek torpedo flotilla to Crete. Disastrous Fire in Chicago. By Telegraph to the Press Visitor. Chicago, Feb. 12. Early thi morning fire broke out in the four story brick building of George F Foster Sons & Co., 172 Madison st., dealers in regalia and uniforms. The loss was a hundred thousand dollars. MR. BRADLY RETAINED Supreme Court lcelares that Marshal's Office is voi Vacant. There were anumberof applicants for Mr. R. II. Bradley s position as Marshal of the Supreme Court These applications were formally presented to the court a few days sin;e and the justices held that no vacancy existed in the office of Mar shal. This action by the Supreme Court is indeed ahigh compliment to Mr. Bradley. The leading members of the bar, both Democarts and Re publicans had expressed the de sire that Mr. Bradley be not dis turbed. Mr. Bradley lias been uniformly courteous to the bar of the state and he is held in high esteem by the members. His acquaintance with the library is the result of years of work and experience and few men could successfully fill the position. EVENT OF THE SEASON. Mr Nui Goodwin's Appearance Uere WcdncsJay--Curtain Goes IpatHo'cloek. The curtain at the Academy of Music will go up at eight o'clock in stead of eight-thirty next Wednes day night on the appearance of Mr. Nat C. Goodwin in this city. It takes more than three hours to pre sent "An American Cituen, "and on account of the length of the play. Mr. Goodwin has been forced to ap poar half an hour earlier than usual in all the large cities. The advance representative was in the city yesterday and all ar rangements made for the appearance of the great comedian here. Mr. Goodwin travels in his own p-ivate car, which is a very handso:ne one An extra large car is required to carry the scenery, which is the handsomest that can be had. The Australian press seem to have gone in raptures over Mr. Nat. C. Goodwin's new play ''An American Citizen,1' of which he gave a few trial performances just before leav ing for this country at the conclu sion j, Ins tour ot the Antipodes But they were no more enthusiastic than were the theatre goers and press"of San Francisco when he pro duced it before the critical audience of that city. The play was credited with being-the bcs. of its order of comedies that haslxien brought out in thecityof theGoldenGate, and nottoo much could be said in praise of the work done by M r. Goodwin as Beres ford Gruger and Miss Maxine El liott as Beatrice Carew as well as the remainder of the excellent cast. In Chicago the play scored such a pronounecdsuceessthat Mr. Good win played it there for a number of weeks and could have continued with the comedy theiV indefinitely to crowded houses Mr. Goodwin conies to the Acad emy of Music Wednesday, February 17th, with "An American Citizen." Ir. lalinagc Coming. The C hicago Inter Ocean has said of Dr. Tiilmage in one of his lec tures' ''There was a tremendous audi ence at the auditorium last night. The galleries were packed. The parquet was full and gently over flowed around the edges. Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage is a drawing card of largo dimensions. Age does not seem toalTect him, nor his custom of addressing 10,000 people every week stale his infinite variety, lie is ap parcntly as virtile and as vigorous as ten years ago, and he still has that indefinable knack of putting the house in a roar. This same lecture, which set Chi cago in such a furor, will be deliv ered by the Doctor in thiscity on the 16th. Mr. Ed Card Pcad Mr. Ed Card, died this morning at 3:40 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. L V. Perry, on North Salisbury street. Mr. Card was an employee, of the S. A. L. , and has been suffer ing for a long time with consump tion. He was well known in rail road circles and had numerous friends who extend their heart felt sympathy to the bereaved wifeand lit tle child. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning atlO o clock from the residence. The remains will be taken to Franklinton tomorrow for interrment. Church F.ntertainmcnt. The ladies of Central M. E. church will give an entertainment for the benefit of their church at the resi dence of Mrs. J. D. Riggan's, 217 East Hargett street, next Monday night. Some of the best musical talent of the State has been secured and a pleasant evening is promised. After theentertainmentrefresbments will be served at a small cost. SHORT STATEMENTS, ' Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-Pourrl of the Mewe Pletured on fa per Points and People Pertinent If Picked and. Pithily Pn- In Print. Maj W A Guth, ie was among to days arrivals The Governor appoints K. K, Bryan," of Wilmington, a notary public. A reward of tl50 has been- offered for Henry Iiurgin, of Buncombe, who is wanted for murder. Special meeting of Wm. G. Hill Lodge No. 2)8 A. V. & A. M. to night at "o'clock sharp for work in the third degree. The council of State met for the first time yesterday since the pres ent administration took possession of the government. The concert which was to have occurred this evening at 8 o'clock at Peace Institute, has been" postponed until some future eveningon account of the bad weather. The Rev. E. C. Glenn, who has been quite sick for over two weeks, is still confined to bis bed. Hopes are entertained by his congregation and many friends of the city that Le may soon be restored to his usual health. The Democratic caucus ueets again Monday night. A meeting was called Wednesday night by the steering committee, but the attend ance was not very large. An effort was made to put the caucus on rec ord as to the revocation of the North Carolina lease. There was a strong sentiment in opposition to any move ment to bind the caucus Dick Giersch's attractive cafe, next door to the Oak City Steam Laundry is a popular resort for vis itors to the city and members of the legislature. He is prepared to serve an elegant meal and all the dainty and delicacies of the season at all hours. Those who enjoy a nice bird or oysters served in any manner should call on him. Hie Xcus at Washington. Special lo ihe Pivss-Visitor. Wasiiinoto.v, D. C, Feb. I'Z Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio, has alarmed those whoare interested in his welfare by stating on the lloor cf the house that he was not McKiuley s representative and could not speak for him. As modesty has never been a part of Grosvenor's make-up. it is feared that his mental faculties are getting disordered. Senators Fill and Turpie were the only Senators present who did not take part in the joint session to count the electoral vote. When the Senate, headed by vice-PresidentStevenson, marched over to the House chamber, those two gentlemen remained at their desks writing letters. They escaped a very dull three-quarters an hour thereby The latest estimate is that the number of gold democratic post masters, whose nominations will bo left unacted upon by the Senate will exceed 200 Some of these wen recess appointments and are now filling the offices to which they were nominated, but they will have to step out as soon as McKinley nomi nates their successors and the sen ate confirms them, and the silver senators wili do their part towards preventing delay in such cases. The governor of Arkansas evident" ly loses no opportunity to let the world know where that State stands on tho financial question. The ere dentials of Senator Jones for his new term beginning March 4th, this week presented to the Senate, have the name of the State conspicuously printed across the top in silver letters and the great seal of the state is also silver. And Senator Jones is proud of his connection with a state which is so thoroughly devot ed to silver, just as the state has shown its pride in keeping such a champion in the senate. Liverpool Cotton Market. Liverpool opened quiet, but steady, practically unchanged, became stead ier, but towards the close eased off again closing barely steady 2 to 3-64 lower than yesterday. The New York and Chicago markets are dos ed todav, owing to Lincoln's birth-dajr. V -J I? I '8 it- . K. if z . y - x