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f I il THE ITOR i .Ml VOL. XXXVI. NO. HO. RALEIGH, N. C, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 5, 1897. $4.00 PER YEAR. TV'S STEADY GROWTH jrtdenced by Increase Postoffice Receipts. EMAIL MORE PAPERS an Any Other Postoffice of the Second pass In the I'nltcd States An Aver erage Increase in Receipts of $2,000 Per Year for 4 Years. t Is a recognized fact and pri net among the business people of entire county 1 hat the condition the business of a town is based bnthe receipts of its postoffice is is the surest index of the bwth and prosperity of any town eat papers of the country dwell pp. this fact at the end of each fis- year when the postoffice depart nt makes public the hgures giv- the receipts of the various post- fces. twill be gratifying to the citizens Raleigh to know that the receipts he postoffice of this city during paotyear record a substantial healthy increase over the re- mts c' the preceding year. 'hrough the courtesy of Mr. C M sbee, the efficient and business- h head of Raleigh's post office, we able to present some very in- bsting figures, which show that li city has experienced a steady constant growth for the past years. he receipts, which include all enue from the sale of postage from box rents for the fiscal Ir beginning April Oth, '96 and ing April 6th, 1897, were $32, 19. For the years '95-9(1 the re- bts at the Raleigh office were $30,- and for the two preceding years receipts were $28,414 and $25,510 pectively. These are years in vpch Mr. Busbce has been post- bter. t will be observed that there has n a steady growth in the receipts 'the office, averaging $2,000 per r for the past four years. Such ndition of facts must be appre- ed by every citizen of Raleigh. cities have made more sub- ntial growth than Raleigh and progress has been devoid of all blance of a boom. t is a fact that the Raleigh office dies more second-class matter n any office in the United States ts rank, and for that matter more n a majority of the first-class ices. The amount of second class tter handled during the past year Is over 308,000 pounds. Newspapers and periodicals are ssed as second class matter and inference is thut Raleigh is issed with more newspapers than Lr other town of its size m the itcd Slates. The Raleigh postoffice is ruled as Sond class, but it is a very large ' :ond-class office. No postoffice in s state enjoys the distinction of Ing in the first-class- An oilice Iters the first-class when its re- pts reach $40,000 and over. A ixmd-class office mustderive $8,000 revenue aud not over $10,000. It 11 be seen that the receipts of the leigh postoffice will have to be reased only about $7,000 before enters the first-class. jFew postoffices have a service ual to that of the Raleigh office. lis is a fact greatly appreciated by e people here. The credit for the cellent postal service which pre- ils is due the gentlemanly and ef ient set of clerks who handle the Ml. It is a most capable force and e that the government should be oud of. We do not know of any Lrks in the city who work so hard those in the postoffice department. be majority of them are busily en- Lged fourteen hours a day. The government should increase e force and the pay of the employ s of the Raleigh office. BANK GOES UNDER. - jba Glob of Chicago Failed to Open Its Doors this Morning. y Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Chicago, April 5. The Globe Savings Bank failed to open its doors lis morning. The Chicago title nd trust company is appointed re- The camtalof the bank was f" wo hundred thousand dollars. The lobe announced a fifty per cent os sssment several days ago and the ardv response of stockholders aused tbe collapse. There never has been so much building going on in Raleigh as here is now. NO FLOATING DEBT. On the Southern System-President Spen cer's Abatement. President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Rail-ay Co., says the Manufacturers' Record, has applied to the Npw York stock exchange to list $1,52.'1,000 first consol 5 per cent bonds of the system. The bonds are divided as follows: The sum of $29,000 takes the place of divisional bonds redeemed, and $1,000,000 the remainder 01 the amount issu able in 1800, under the followin provision of article 1, section 7, viz "Upon Jan. 1, 1800, or upon any day thereafter, butpriorto Dec. 31, 8!)i! upon such resolutions of the board ofdircctors of the rail waycompany S2.000.000 bonds at par shall be so certified and delivered." Certificates have been filed with the trustee of the mortgage as to the purposes for which the proceeds of $1,000,000 previously drawn under said section were expended. The two principal items among these ex penditures were: Additionsto shops at Knoxvillc and Atlanta, and shops atSalisbury ($257,829.80), new equip ment ($347,349.84), all of v. hich pro perty is subject to the mortgage. Tn connection with the proposed isting, President Spencer makes the assertion that the Southern has no floating debt. This statement is very encouraging toall interested in the welfare of the south. The South ern lias been operated under the po- icy of the present administration since June, 18, 1894, or nearly three years. When President Spencer as sumed charge of the property it was 11 such a coudition as to necessitate the expenditure of several million dollars for betterments of different kinds. In fact, the principal lines have been practically rebuilt since ts organization. While provision was made in the reorganiziiion plan for $5,000,000 for this purpose, many improvements were required which were not estimated in the calcula tion, as is the case in the rehabilita tion of all railroads. In spite of these extra items of expense, Presi- ent Spencer, as already stated, re ports that the company owes no floating debt whatever. MISS DORA DUTY JONES To Lecture Here Tuesday Evening -One of the Speakers at Nashville. Miss Dora Duty Jones, a most cultured young North Carolina wo man, who has attained d'stinction abroad, will lectureon "The Madonna Art," at Metropolitan Opera House Tuesday evening. Miss Jones, now a resident of Washington, has been invited lode ver her now noted lecture on ' The ibyls in Art and Literature at the Art Congress to be held in the Wo mans building at inn ;asnvuie Centennial. This is a high compli ment to one of North Carolina's most brilliant women. Miss Jones studied abroad for years and is oneofthe best iuformed and most entertaining women in the country. Thomas Nelson Page, F Hopkinson Smith, Bishop McCabe and Dean Griffin, of John Hopkins University, all speak in the highest terms of her lectureon art, delivered recently in Baltimore. DR, MATTHEZ'S STAY In Raleigh to he Brought to a Clone Next Saturday . How many persons wear glasses nsuited to their necessity, needs but the trial of determine. Those who are particular in every other feature of suitability to their wants, are heedless in tbe matter of exact adjustment of glasses. If you use spectacles or eye glasses try them and determine for yourself whether you see equally well with either eye. If your eyes ache or pain by usiug them there is trouble. During Dr. Matthez's stay in Raleigh he has successfully fitted glasses to the eyes of many persons. Do not lose the opportunity of consulting him concerning your eyes and glasses before it is too late, as his stay at the Yarboro will be brought to a close Saturday next, April 10th, and can be consulted only until 5 p. m., of that day. Boats I'sed in Shan . By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Siiaw, Miss., April 5. Ploughs were running through the fields ad jacent to Shaw Saturday. Twenty four hours later boats were running through the main business streets. The fields are now from 4 to G feet under water. The water is still rising slowly. The board of county commission ers are in session todav. CUBAN KEFORMSATLAST Weyler is Instructed From Madrid to Introduce Thm PEACE FOR CUBA It is Scmi-Officlally From Madrid - Sen tor Allen Speaking Today on His Resolution Against the Summary Execution of Kivera By Telegraph to the Press Visitor. Washington, April 5. Senator Allen called up the resolutions pro testing against the summary execu tion of Rivera the captured Cuban leader and he is speaking upon it. Madrid, April 5. The govern ment has sent a dispatch to General Weyler instructing him to intro duce into theadministrationof affairs in Cuba the reforms which the cabi net recently agreed to institute on that island. Epoca, tbe semi official organ says that negotiations for re storation of peace in Cuba are in progress with every prospect of successful conclusion. NEW Chilli BUILDING .Mr Fisher, the Designer Hcre---VVork to Commence by May 1 5th. The building committee of the Capital Club met this morning and completed all arrangements for the early construction of the new club house, which is to be erected on the property of the club on the corner of Salisbury and Martin streets Mr C W Fisher, of the linn of Earle & Fisher, architects of Wor cester. Mass., arrived here yester day to consult especially wiih the committee about the p'ans s'ih nit ted by the above firm. Mr. lYher was present at the meeting this morning. A tew alterations were made in the plans as previously submitted and it was the verdict of Mr. Fisher and t he members of the committee that theul terations would enhance the value of and improve the building. Among other things a gallery to the ball room was provided for, so that none but dancers can occupy the ball room floor. The design of Messrs. Fisher and Earle was finally accepted after all the alterations had been made. Mr. Fisher guaranteed to have all the plans and specifications ready within three week, when bids will be advertised for. It is confidently expected that work will commence on the building by May 15th and the m miliers anti cipate celebratingChristitias in their new home. The building committee decided this morning to construct tho club building willr brick and brown- stone linivhings. PRIMA RI ES TON I .' HT Democrats Will Select Their Candidates for the Difrcicnt Offices. The primaries oe'eur this evening at 8 o'clock. The weather promises to be clear and every Democrat should turn out. The following art the places ap pointed for holding the primaries: First Ward Metropolitan Hall. Second Ward Court House. Third Ward Academy of Music. Fourth Ward Mayor's Office. Great interest centers in the re sult of the nomi nations. Candidates for mayor, tax collector, city clerk and three aldermen will be voted for n each of the wards. In the primary each elector will vote directly for hfs choice for may or, city slerk jtl tax collector, and for every 10 votes or fraction over ten votes that a candidate re ceives, he has the right to name one delegate to the city nominating con vention. Each primary will also mime three men to represent the ward in the city Democratic executive commit tee. I.icut. Shipp Will Go to Montana. Lieutenant Shipp's term us in structor of tactics in the Davis Military school atWinston, will ex pire with this s.-ssion and soon thereafter, he will return to his reg iment, which is located in Montana. Onr ChauncT III By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New. Youk, April 5. Chauocy Depew Is still confined to his room by the physicians orders. He is allowed to Bee no one bit niemoers of his family. CLEARING TONIGHT. I u 1 r Weather is Predicted for Tuesday by the Weather llureaii. The weather prediction for Ral eigh and vicinity isclearingtonight. Fair weather is predicted for Tues day. The thermometer registered 00 this morning. The barometer re corded 29.92. The barometer has fallen consider ably throughout the eastern with the center of the low area over the Lake region. The storm has been accompanied by copious rains as far south as Florida .some large amounts were recorded in ihoeast, viz: 2.18 inches at Charlotte, 1.03 at Raleigh 1.34 at Washington. Thebarometer is high in tho weather has cleared over the middle and southern Rocky Mountain slopes and eastward to the lower Mississippi valley. The tenperature has fallen in the west with freezing weather in western Nebraska. The rivers of eastern Noilh Caro lina will rise considerably within the next .'il! hours, but probably not reach the danger line. TODAY'S MARKETS. The Movements in New Vork nnd Liver. pool Markets Nkw Yohk, April 5, Marlielquotationsfurnished by E. B. Cuthbert & Co., 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Uuleigh, N. C, over their special wire: The following are the opening, highest, lowest aud closing quota tions of the New York cotton market today : MONTHS. OPliN INli. jllKHI- IAW- CLOS- KST. KST ING !(!'! fl HO 6 88- ti 91- .... .... ;'6i- 7 12 7 Uii 7 07- 7 15 7 U 7 11- I 7 21 7 In 7 15- 7 :u 7 17 7 17- 7 20 6 94 6 9fi- .... 6 II 6 85- ! li 72 ti ',7 6 86- 10 71 ti 75 6 811- January, February. Mareli, April. "lay, luue. July, August, Sept'mb'r, October, Novemb'r, rhvember, li !'," 1 11 i Pi 7 20 7 21 ti M (i HI) ti Bti Cotton .Movement. The following shows the semi weekly movement of e tton at 13 leading interier towns ibis week compared with that of last week, last year and 1895: KEIM'TS. Sllll'.MKXTS STOCK S. This week.. H,:t51 !l,95:i 15,516 Last week. .20,1.(5 20.5 :o 2'i,"7y Last year. .2:11, Ml 2-l5.47 2i".i):!U Maw- Vork Sn,ck Vl.ii ke. The following were the closing ijuotations on the New York Slck Exchange today: Sugar HOg American Tobacco 7iii Liurlington ami Quiiicy 70i Chicago Gas...i 78 American Spirits 121 General Kleutric ;!U Louisville ami N'aalmllc 458 Manhattan 83 Rock Island 613 Southern Preferred 25J St. Paul 72 Tennessee Coal m lror. " 251 Western Union 80 Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Thefollowing were the closi ngquo tationsontheChicagoGrain and Pro vision market todav: Wheat May, 705; July 60 Corn May, 215; July, 25? Oats May 171. July 18. Pork May, 8,:!2; July 8.47 Lard May, 4.17; July 4.27 Clear Rib Sides May 4 55; July 4.57. Liverpool Cotton Market The following were the closing quo tations of the Liverpool cotton market today:' April - .!. (il b May-June - June-July :t.ti l s July-August M.li.'l s August-September :).6:; s September-October '!.! s October-Novemlx!!- .1.55-56 November-December .... :l 50-51 Deeemher-.Ianuary t.48-49 January-February .'!.40 Closed steady; sales 12,00(1 bales. Jiidge.Slicphcrd lictaincd in the Southern Railway l.eose Case. Ex -Chief Justice Shepherd has today been retained by the Attorney General to appear for him as special counsel in the suit of the Southern railroad company in relation to the lease of the N C It R Co. Theanswer of the Attorney General has already beeu prepared by counsel employed by the governor. It is the object of the Attorney General, while vindicating his right to bring cer tain suits in his discretion, as rep resenting the sovereignly of the State, to also alio the governor to present through him all questions relating to tho valility of the lease, except the charge of actual fraud on ; tbe part of the directors. Aldermen Ferrall Has Ii:au Sfurated Improvements. A BIG FLAG POLE UP The Sturs and Stripes to Flout F.vcry Iuy Pullcn Park (ireatly Beautified With out Cost to the CltvAldermun Ferrall's Splendid Work. Pullen Park has lost none ot its old time popularity as was demon strated by the large number of visi tors who were out yesterday after noon despite the threatening condi tion of the weather. Forrnonths Superintendent Howell, and occassionully a force of hands, have been at work improving and beautifying the park, which has proved to be the most popular resort of the people of Raleigh during the summer months. (V PitE.ss-VisiTOii reporter made a visit to the Park yesterday anj at every turn there were evidences of some changes madesince last season which add .to the beauty of the picturesque and delightful resort. New driveways, winding through ill parts of the retreat were noticable. le old drives have been widened. Trees have been planted out and grass sown. The pavilion, the bath house, fences and in fact all the wood work has been touched up with a fresh coat of paint. The appearance of the park is pleasing to the eye and shows that t has been well attended and kept. Everything had the touch of spring. One of the most noticeable im provements and one that will attract most attention is the erection of a massive Hag pole seventy feet high. The Hag pole is situated on the highest elevation in the park and has commanding position. A large nited States Hag will float from the masthead in a few days. A dozjn iron rustics, which it will be impossible to break down, have been ordered and will be placed n the park at an early date. Every one of these improvements have been made without any cost to the city. The money derived from the bath house last season, and it was a snug little sum, has been util ized in making these additions and improvements to the park. For the past two years, since Alderman 'errell has been chairman of the park committee, the bathing pool has been made to yield a handsome little revenue. Alderman Fcrrell has taken great nterest in the park and tbe many improvements and additions have been made at his direction and through his untiring energy. The very remarkable fact that it has been done without cost to the city speaks tself for Mr. Ferrall's able manage ment. J0ST0NS MAY FLAY HERE hiladelphia Cancels the Uame With Wake Forcst"-Xcvs for the Cranks. The Philadelphia League team cancels its game with Wake Forest, which was scheduled here Wednes day. The Boston League team want's to play Wake Forest here next Thursday. The college team will accept the offer if the faculty will permit them. The Brooklyns play Trinty col lege in Durham Tuesday. If Raleigh had had a ball team this season games could have been had with the Brooklyn Baltimore, Bos ton, Philadelphia and perhaps other National League teams. The Puess Visitor will be able to give some interesting base ball news to the cranks soon. NO HEARING TOMORROW Judge Slmonton Allows the Governor '20 More Dnvs in the A. & N. C. Injunction Case. Messrs. Jones and Boykin, so licitors for the complianant in the injunction case brohght by Mr. W. R. Tucker of this city against Gov. Russell and others, in which Judge Simonton issued a restraining order returnable before him at Greensboro tomorrow, have received a letter from the Judge informing them that he has allowed the defendants 20 days time to file their answer. The case, therefore, will not be heard at Greensboro tomorrow. Judge Simonton will hereafter name a time and place for the hear ing of the case. A revival service will be inaugu rated at the Tabernacle church next week. CRIMINAL INSANE To be Moved to the Penitentiary Annex to he llnilt 19 Convicts Sent toCastla llaync. Thirty-nine convicts were taken to Castle Hayne this morning, where Sup'. Smith has let them out under a six month's contract to work in tbe phosphate mines. The me taken are largely from eastern coun ties. The Pbkss-Visitok learns from Superintendent Smith that an an nex will soon be constructed for the accomodation of the criminal insane it win De remembered that tnelegis lature passed an act providing for me transter oi tne criminal insane fiom the state hospitals to the peni tentiary and annual appropriation of $.'5,000 for their care was made, vvorK on t tie annex win commence at an early date The number of criminal insane in the State is twenty-six. The oldest convict in the peniten tiary died a few days since at the ad vanced age of 80 years. He was a life prisoner and had served more than thirty years. In a few days a white woman will have linished a twenty years sen tence, but by virtueof good behavior she has gained nearly three years time. She will have coming to her about $95, which is the largest amount any convict has ever received for good hehavior. EXPERIMENT STATION. Kamle, a N'ew Plant, und Sugar Corn to be Cultivated. The Experiment Station has on hand and will distribute during April o:ie barrel of ramie roots among fanners anc1 truckers of the eastern district of tbe State who de sire to make a practical test of this crop. Those who accept this oiTer must agree to plant and cultivate the oots according to the directions furnisned by the Station and report results iu the fall. It is especially promising for the river lands and ice fields of the coast counties. It furnishes a very strong and beautiful fiber and makes a fabric resembling silk. The Experiment Station of this ty for a number of years past has been developing a sugar corn that would have the properties of field corn adapted to this latitude, com- ined with the table qualities of or- mary sugar corn, it is believed that characteristics of such a cress are now permanently nxea. ine Station desires to place a small pack age of corn in the hands of careful parties who will give it a trial, and who will promise to report results next fall. Neu Fra Institute. A New Era Institute will be held n this city tomorrow, Wednesday and Friday. This is the third of a series of institutes which have been held annually. These institutes are held for the elevation xnd enlighten ment of colored ministers. The progamme of exercises, which will be observed tomorrow is as fol lows : 9:30 a. in Praise and song ser ice, Revs B P Peterson and D J Avera, 10 00 to 10:40 Redemption, com ing of a Redeemer, Rev J H Scott, discussion by the brethren. 11 :40 Redemption, Christ as the light of the world. Rev B W Spil man. Discussion by the brethren. 2:30 to 3:00 Praise and song Ser vice, Rev W A Jones and Bro John Christmas. 3:00 Church history, great re formation, Editor J W Bailey and Prof N C Bruce. 7:30 to 8:00 Praise and song ser. vice. R2v T B Edwards and Bro Loveof Shaw University. 8:00 Gospel ministry,' Dr A W Pegues . Wednesday this will be the pro gramme: 9:30 Praise and songs, Rev H Pair and Rev William Ellerbee. 10 to 11 Reception of members by the the church, Rev G W Perry nnd Rev J J Worlds. 10 Church history, Judge W A Monugomery, Discussion, Dr J W Carter. 2:30 to 3 Praise and song, Rev E B Blake. 3 Redemption, Death of Christ, Dr A M Simms. 7:30 to 8 Praise and song, Dr. Bowen, of Shaw University. 8 to 8:30 Foreign missions of col ored baptists, Rev Joseph Perry. 8:40 Foreign missions northern and southern baptists, white, Rev John E White- The appointment of Mrs. Darby as Executive Clerk to tbe Governor has been made permanent. rn Minor Matters for the Miiiiipulittt'il MdllV. AROUND THE CITY. Pu Pourri of the News 1'lctnrc.l ..u ' . per Points and People Pertinent i Picked and Pithily Pu- In Print Easter is two weeks off. The projectoscope, one of Edison 's greatest inventions will soon be seen in this city. Rev. E. F. Tatum, Baptist mis sionary to Cbangbi, China, with his wife and child are in the state. Prof. J. A. Atkinson of Elon Col lege preached a most excellent sal mon at the Christian church last evening. Wake Forest and the University may meetagain in base ball contest, in Raleigh, under more favorable weather conditions. There will be a meeting of the Isabella circle of Kings's Jaugh- ters tomorrow eveningat4:30o'clock at the residence of Mrs Clee Lee. Hon J C L Harris has gone to Washington on business. He will return by Morganton, where he will officiate at an importaut meeting The railroad appeals from the de cision of the jury in the Norton case, which was tried in Durham court last week. The ease now goes to the supreme court. It is stated that the Southern will make a change in the present sched ule on the main and branch lines about the 15th inst. Young men's prayer ineeli ug every Monday night at 7:30 p. m. at the Baptist Tabernacle Sunday-school rooms All men are respectfully in vited. Mr. J L Kelly, who was recently elected fertilizer iuspector by the agricultural board will move to Ral eigh in a few days. He has reuti d the Devereux place. C C Fagan of Martin county, who was recently elected clerk to the equilization board by the railway commission will take hold of the office May first. The clerkship pays $1,000. Miss Preston, international secre tary of the Young Woman's Chris tian association, who is visiting the schools and colleges in the state, preparatory to the annual summer school to be held at Asheville in une. is in the city. There is a great revival meeting n progress atSt. Paul's M Echurch. Rev. R. H. W, Leak, the pastor, re ports forty-two conversions and thirty-five accessions to the church. The meeting will continue until Eas ter. The white guards at the state fa-m, on Roanoke river near Tilley, have this week been replaced by colored men. Several of the white men who could have remained, left of their own accord when the ne groes were put on as guards. The Seaboard Air Line is plant ing flower gardens at each station along the main line and the agents are at work on these improvements at every place along the line. Im migration Agent John T. Patrick, has general charge of this work. When the scheme is carried out the Seaboard will have the most attrac tive stations in the South. The Epworth League of Central Methodist church will give aliterary and 'social entertainment Thursday evening at the church. All members of the league, both active and honor ary, and all persons interested in Epworth League work are cordiairy invited to be present. A very in teresting program has been prepared , consisting of musical selections, both vocal and instrumental laughable recitations and readings. There will be short speeches by prominent league workers, after which an hour will be 'informally spent. A. pleasant evening is promised toall. The hour is 8 o'clock. No admission will be charged. Fire at Newark. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Niw Yoek, April 5. A fire this morning destroyed buildings iu Caledonian- Park and Sprlnfield Avenue at Newark. Tbe damage is fifty thousand.
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