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THE PRESS-VIS Jtlo VOL. XXXVI. NO. 159. RALEIGH, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 1897. $4.00 PER YEAR. In Favor of Greece, So a Pa ns Report Says, POPULAR OUTBREAK la Feared in AthenaPublic Excitement la Inoreasinf and Foreigner are Hoisting their National Flags Turkish Victories. Athens, April 28. Public excite ment is increasing every hour. Foreigners are hoisting their na tional flags over buildings inhabited by them. A popular outbreak is feared. Volo, April 28. It is announced that the Turkish advance forces at tacked the Greeks at Veltie eight miles west of Volo. The Turks' despatch says they were repulsed with heavy loss and driven back as far as Teherlis. General Smolensk! on hearing of the attack at Velestino made a sortie from Pbarsalos in order to support the Greeks at Vele tino. Paris, April 28. A report is oor rent here that the powers have about decided on intervention in favor of Greece. The conditions that will be imposed have not reach ed a stage of deSniteness that will permit making them public. London, April 23. The stock ex change markets are generally better today on continued progress of the Turkish campaign. St PrrsBSBtraa, April 28. The first detacthmeut of the Red Cross society of Russia, two doctors and twenty sisters of mercy with neces sities for establishing a hospital of fifty beds, has started for the seat of war. FAIR TONIGHT Thursday it Will be Fair With Increasing Clondness in the Evening. The weather prediction tonight is fair. Thursday will be fair with in creasing cloudness in the evening. The thermometer was 58 this morning and the barometer 30.10. The weather continues clear and cool throughout the eastern states The low area in the west extends ; s a trough of low barometer from north ern Texas to the lakes. It is causing cloudy weather with light rains on the Rocky Mountain slope; and cloudy weather in the entire Mis sissippi valley and lake region. In the central valley the weather continues quite warm, but the tem perature in the extreme northwest has fallen below freezing. THE CLUB BDILDING Mr H E Litchford Elected Trcaeurerof the Building Fund. At a meeting of the building com mittee of the capital club Monday evening in the club parlors. Mr. Henry E. Litchford was elected treasurer of the building fund. The committee discussed matters pertaining to the club building. The plans and designs which are now in the hands of the architect are expected daily. As goon as tbey arrive bids willbeadvertisedforand vork will begin on the new build 'ng. ,- The first payment of ten per cent, by members of the club who have subscribed to the building fund is due May first. "Prlneesa Bonnie" Tomorrw Night. "Prinoess Bonnie" that charming comic opera will be presented at the Academy of Music tomorrow night by the Norfolk Dramatic club. The box sheet is now on sale at King's drug store. No one can af ford to miss this opportunity of see ing "Princess Bonnie." It is a most charming opera, abounding in good - tnuslo, pleasing situations and beau tiful scenery. The personnel of the Norfolk company is excellent. Sev eral of them are professional singers engaged for the occasion. A fine orchestra of twelve pieoes accom panies them. "Veiled by a Babbitt. ' Br Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. fliiAHFiKLD. Pa.. April 25. An ' odd accident occurred Fr'day at the - stone quarry of Thomas Johnston, naar Falls Creek. The men at the -1 upper edge of the pit drove a rabbit out of Its lair, and the frightened an imal leaped over the edge Into the ? pit, falling sixty feet sod striking John Hanson, a laborer on the nock. c Ranain wan knocked down and BO -badly hurt that he had to be carried SPLENDID RECEPTION. Ten' -red by Gov. Kussell Comollmentary to the Capital Club. Last night the elegant and spaci ous Governor's Mansion was radiant with light and life, the occasion be ing the reception tendered by Gov, Russell complimentary to the Capi tal Club in acknowledgement of the reception tendered by that organiza tion in bis honor several weeks ago. There was never a larger, more re presentative and more brilliant gath ering in the grand old mansion and never an assemblage which entered with more zest and real enjoyment into the spirit of the occasion. The flower of Raleigh's choicest and fairest beauty, arrayed in loveliest costume, and the wealth and gal lantry of the city were fully repre sented in the gay throng. There were also delegations from Durham and other neighboringtowrs. There was a full attendance of the members of the Capital Club to whom the re ception was tendered and a gpneral outpouring of all of our people. Every one of the five hundred in vitations issued was used and the throng was very great from first to last. Fully one thouand people at tended. Muller's band of Wilming ton discoursed sweet music at in tervals. After the arrival of the guests tbey were ushered into the South parlor and presented to the receiv ing party who were as follows : Governor aid Mrs. Russell, Lieu tenant-Governor Reynolds, Treas urer and Mrs. Worth, Secretary of State Thompson, Mrs. Ayer, Audi tor Ayer, Attorney-General Waiser; assisted by Mrs. E W Sawyer, of Wilmington; Mrs. W S O B Robin son, of Goldsboro; the Misses Cook, of Warrenton; Private Secretary Alexander, Mf Dan Johnson, and the Governor's staff in full uniform, assisted by Maj E M Hayes, U S. A. Mrs Russell wore white brocade silk decorated with green flowers and her costume was most elegant. Delightful refreshments were served in the dinning room, which was beautifully decorated with ferns, crimson carnations and palms. The ball was elegantly draped in flags. Mr. Dughl wa the caterer which is sufficient evidence that the refresh ments were of the choicest. Whenthedinningroom wasthrown hpen to the guests an elaborate and tempting spread awaited them. Governor Russell escorting Mrs. Dr. James McKee, wife of the presi dent of the club, first entered and presided over this delightful and enjoyable feature of the evening. It was throughout a most brilliant and successful- occasion and many distinguished men and beautiful wo men weie present, among whom were Col. J. S. Carr of Durham, Col. Eugene Holtof Buulington, Maj and Mrs W A Guthrie of Durham, President E A Alderman of the Uni versity, Mrs. W S O'B Robinson of , Goldsboro, Prof Jerome Dowd of Trinity college, Col Chas A Cook of Warren; Mr and Mrs J H South -gate, of Durham; Judge Spencer B Adams, President Hancock of the A and N C Riilroad, Mrs B N Duke and Mrs W H Branson, of Durham; Mr. J. E. Stagg, of Durham; Mr Harry Reavey of the New York Mail and Express, members of the Supreme court, state officers and a large number of other prominent people. Among the members of the Cap ital Club present were: Dr James McKee, Capt. W H. Day, Dr D E Everltt, Cel.' T S Kenan, Hon F H Busbee, M T Leach, William Boylan, Jr., Dr. J M Ayer, H W Aver, J A Duncan, J R Ferrall, A M McPhee- ters, Jr., T S Stevenson, F P Hay wood, Jr, William Grimes, Thos F Bush, Herman Decker. W A Line han, Thomas PesCud, Fred Mahler, George Kuehne, H S Leard, B W Hunter, C M Pritchett, George Gat ling, Henry i Litchford, J O Litch ford, Frank Ward, Col. S S Bache lor, J W Harden, Thomas COenson, Greek O Andrews, J E Alexander, Maj E M Haves, Capt J 0 Gresbam, E M TJzzell, H T Jones, W H Wil liamson, O H Foster, Ed Chambers Smith, Dr N G Carroll, J B Timber lake, Jr., G E Leach. Sherwood Higgs. and others we failed to note in the large crowd. About 11 o'clock the orchestra played an inspiring waltz and a num ber of enthusiastic dancers enjoyed the pleasure of the "light fantastic" till midnight, when the.happy party dispersed. Queen Vis Returns. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. , Queen Victoria started at uoou to day on her journey from Clmies"to J England. A CHINAMAN'S BRIDE. Joe King, Who Had Been Associating with White Peoria, Creates a Sensation. By Telegraph to the Press Visitor. AMEaicus, Ga., April 25 Joe King, a Chinaman, has created a stir in this city. He is e member of the First Bap list church, and had been taken up by society people, who made a pet of him. Several days ago it was an nounced that he was about to wed a colored girl. Indignation broke forth. King was appealed to by his white friends, but it vain, and the marriage was set for today. Some ladies who wero interested in Joe consulted attorneys, and one of them, with a bill of injunction, started for Cordele last night to have it signed by Judge Littlej )hn. The ground of injunction was that the marriage woulddestroy the value of business done by King's partner. Love was not to be beaten, however, and the couple sought a colored preacher and were made one. A new development in the case has arisen in that the colored people who cater to while trade have cut King off their lists. They say that while the whites associated with the Chinaman he was treated accord ingly, but now that he has allied himself to the colored people they will rule him out as they do the re mainder of their race. ASYLUM DIRECTORS Contended That the Governor Uasn't the Right to Appoint. There was a great deal of interest id Raleigh in the Supreme Court decision in the Asylum cases and the news in yesterday 's paper was gladly received all over the city. It will be of interest to know how the decision affects the Asylum here The terms of four directors have al ready expired . They are R. R. Cot ton o Pitt, J. U. Smith of Wayne, B F. Boykin of Wilmington and Maj. J. B. Broadfoot of Fayetteville. Five directors still have terms to serve. Three of these are demo crats, one repulicaa and one popu list. As soon as Governor Russell fills the four vacancies in the board the republicans and populists will be largely in the majority. There is a movement on foot how ever, to prevent the governor from makirrg any appointments, It being contended that a1 1 the old directors are entitled to hold ove r, since the legislature failed to Ell the expiring vacancies. The matter may be test ed in court at once. In any event Dr. Kirby will con tinue in the capacity of superinten dent, since the supreme court has declared that an office is properly. Dr Kirby's term does not expire until 1900. He was elected in 1894 for a term of six years. Mr Crawford's term as steward and the terms of the other officers expired in March. Elections will be held for all these offices when the board meets. Civil Service Examination in the Post- office. The United States Civil Service Commission has ordered that an ex amination be held by its local board in this city on Saturday, June 5th, 1897, commencing at 9 o'clock a. m , for the grades of clerk and carrier in the classified postal service. Only citizens of the United States can be examined. The age limitations for this examination are as follows: For clerk 18, no limit, for carrier, 21 to 40. No application will be accepted for this examination unless filed with the undersigned, on the proper blank before the hour of closing on May 22, 1897. Applications should be filed promptly In order that time may remain for correction if neces sary. , Tin commission takes this oppor tunity of stating that the examina tions are open to all reputable citi zens of the United States who may desire to enter the service, without regard to race or to their political or religious affiliations. All such citi zens, are invited to apply. They shall be examined, graded, and cer tified with entire impartiality, and wholly without regard to any con sideration save their efficiency, as shown by the grades they obtain in the examination. For application blanks, full in structions, and information relative to the duties and salaries of the dif ferent positions, apply to E. R. Ellis. MoKInler Rsmanla In Mow York. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, April 28. President McKinley has changed his plans Instead of returning to Washington he has announced that he will re main in the city today. PUBLIC TO GET A KEUEF Kentucky at Last Chooses a D. S, Senator, WM J. DeBOETHE MAN The Kepublican Nominee Elsoted Today on the Sixteenth Ballot In a Joint Session of the Legislature. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Frankfort, Ky., April 28 The long and exciting special session of the legislature is over. A senator was elected today after weeks of wrangling. William J. DeBoe, the republican candidate for senator, was chosen in joint session today on the six teenth ballot. OIL FLOWING IN STREAMS Great Excitement at Anderson, Ind , Money Is Plentiful. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Anderson, Ind., April 28. The hotels cannot accommodate the throng of eastern oil experts agents and prospectors. One train brought ninety-seven m m. Oil is so plenti ful that it is running in great quan tities near by. Streams in some places are oozing from the ground. Lease3 are in demand. There are m iny contracts to dig wells. Money is plentiful and the greatest excite ment prevails. Leaving New York. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, April 28. Grant day visitors crowded the railway stations this morning, weary and sore. Near ly all out of town troops tjok part in the parade aod were allowed to day for visiting and sight seeing. TOMORROW NIGHT 'prinoess Bonnie" Will be Presented at tho Academy of Music. The comic opera, "Princess Bon nie, is going to nave a Dig house here tomorrow evening. Seats are selling fast and much interest is be ing manifested. Thursday evening, the 29th, is the time and the Acad emy of Music the place. Seats are on sale at King's drug store at 50 cents. Let Raleigh turn out en masse tomorrow night and see this tuneful opera. J im Anderson is the come dian, "Shrimps," and everybody in town knows that he is as good as a professional. There are several paid singers in the cast. In regard to this charming opera, the Norfolk Pi4ot savs: "The beautiful dances are all be ing taught by Prof. Bellezza, of Nor folk, who has so freely given his time t) make the affair a grand suc cess, and we believe it will be the greatest success, financially and so cially, ever held in Portsmouth. The stage management is under the able direction of Mr M Isaac. The Orpheus Orohestra, who so faith fully and willingly tender their ser vices free of all charge, and more than any one can tell to the charm ing ensemble of this riante opera The "troupe" have accepted an in vitation to go to Raleigh, and will play in that city Thursday the 29th, to a guaranteed full bouse. They will leave here Thursday, at 9:15 a. m. and return that night. The opera will be given in Raleigh for the joint benefit of Raleigh and Portsmouth hospitals. A New Imperial at Richmond. The Richmond State of a day or two ago says: For some time past extensive im provements of the Imperial Hotel have beon cortemplated by Mr. Pe louse, the proprietor, which now seem sooa to be realized. Several thousand dollars will be expended on the ground floor alone, and that part of the building which now con stitutes the bar will be lowered and in conjunction with the present of fice will be converted into a hand some lobby with either tessalated work or handsome hard wood floor. In a line with this change the management announce tb it they will shortly inaugurate a cafe system which, besides being the best that can be given, will also be reasonable in price. All the games, vegetables and fruits of the season's stock of edibles will be obtainable, and the best northern markets will be called upon to supply the table with the delicacies known to the best hotelsr THE INSURANCE MEN. Proceedings of tho Convention. Which Adjourned Today. A large number of insurance men, representing northern life and fire insurance companies and the repre sentatives of several southern insur ance companies, met at Southern Pines on Tuesday and held two ses sions. The meeting was called to order by President Bryan, who fully ex plained the object of the call, which he said was in order to obtain from the companies, or their representa tives, full information regarding the insurance business, as to the effect upon the financial condition of the south, stating that the Southern States Association expected to hold a convention in October next, and that in accordance with a resolution at the last conference, the officers were instructed to obta;n reliable information on the subject for use at the next meeting. Prof. W. P. Stewart.auditor of the Mutual Life Company read an elabor ate paper. Mr. John C. Drewry of Raleigh, State managerof the Mutual Benefit of Newark, made an inter esting address backed by quotations from insurance Records showing that the Northern Insurance Com panies held large investments in the bonds of Southern states, cities and railroads. Mr. J. Van Lindley, director of the Southern Stock Mutual Fire In surance Company of Greensboro read a valuable paper of interest re garding the management of home insurance companies. He stated that strict state legislation was necessary, in order to keep out and present the organizition.of irrespon sible companies, and that it has been fully demonstrated by the suc cess of a number of well managed Southern companies; that Southern men are capable of managing insur ance business - After a plesent trip to Pinehurst the convention again assembted and listened toan interesting discussion. D. L. Grone, representing the Ca rolina fire insurance company of Wilmington, N. C., said tuau there was no antagonism between home and western companies, and that there was room for all. J. R. Young.of Henderson, thought the convention would be of benefit to the insurance companies and to the State. Mr. Barman, of South Carolina, spoke in the iuterests of the Home Mutual Fire Protective Association or that State. Cary J, Hunter, of Raleigh, of the Union Central, of Cincinnati, Ohio. said the propel place in which to invest life insurance money is the place from which it is obtained, pro vided proper security is offered. He stated that his company had during the past fifteen years invested over four million dollars, secured by bond and mortgage on real estate in the South with safety and complete sat isfaction to the company, and with out loss or trouble in enforcing col lections. Mr. T. T. Hay, general insurance agent of Raleigh, said life insurance companies are willi g to make loans in such States as have satisfactory laws. Mr. J. D. Boushall said the people of the South do not have a proper appreciation of their property. It is not taxed bighenough to command loans. Theinsurancecompanies are managed Dy cold blooded yankees who want safety and profit. S. Wittkowsky of Charlotte said that the southern people are as a class honest, and that he had col lected from them many thousand dollars, and concluded by saying, the best way to get your insurance, is to create home companies on solid basis and managed by good men. Pe quoted a commercial maxim "The best market for the seller, is the market nearest his home, and the best market for the buyer is the market nearest home," and said the same rule holds oods with insur ance. W S Parker of Henderson made a strong sensible defence of the peo ple of North Carolina. The president closed the meeting by saying that he would prepare a circular letter and send to all the companies and ask for definite infor mation, why they did not consider it desirable to make investments in the south, and that he would give notice of the time and place of the general meeting. He invited the delegates present to attend the Centennial fix position in Nashville. A small book containing memoran da was found and left at this office yesterday afternoon. The owner can get It by applying here (or it BICYCLES RIDE FREE The Seaboard Air Line Issues an Order to Transport Uievclcs Free. The following order has been is sued from the transportation depart ment of the Seaboard Air Line : Portsmouth. Va., April 1, 1897. To Agents, Baggage Masters, Con ductors and Connecting Lines : Taking effect at once, this com pany will transport bicycles over its line free of charge, when accom panied by passengers presenting regular first-class tickets or passes. Owners must sign release from B. D. 42, and T. B. C. che:k form, agreeing to hold thiscompmy harm less aguiust loss or damage while bicycles are in transit. One bicycle only will bo checked and transported free for each pas senger holding proper transporta tion, and forwarded on the first train on which it can conveniently be carried. All employes of the baggage department are cautionec1 to baudle them withall possible care at all times. Agents will return to this office by first train all bicycle checks now on hand and should tag bicycles un til new bicycle checks reach you, which will be within a few days. T. J. Anderson, General Passenger Agent. II W. B. Glover, Traffic Manager. TODAY'S MARKETS. The Movements In New York and Liver pool Markets. New York, April 28, Marketquotationsfurnished by E B. Cuthbert & Co., 30 Broad street. New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh. N. C, over their special wire: The following are the opening highest, lowest and closing quota tions of the New York cotton market: MONTHS. OPES- HIUH- LOW- CLOS ING. EST. EST. INU 7 03 7 02 6 79 7 00- .... 7 0J 7 IW 7 1'3- 7 37 7 in 7 37 1 20 7 3S 7 20 7 3H- 7 US ; 4.1 7 t-i 7 41- 7 .',: 7 4i 7 35 7 (,- 7 38 7 -11 7 3'i 7 47- 7 IB 7 21 7 l.i 7 H- (i !H ti !)8 6 HO ( (tti- ti iH ti S'S ti 9il ti !- ti !)7 7 0.1 6 112 ti 1)0- January, February, March, April, Uay, f mm, luly, August, Sept'mb'r, October, Movemb'r, December, ClueuKo Ijraiii una riutwtuu Markvl. The folio wing were the closing quo tations on the Chicago Grain and Pro vision market today: Wheat May, 71; July 70S. Corn May, 214; July, 25J. Oats May 174 July 1SS; Pork May, H.3G; July 8.4? Lard May, 4.05; July 4,15 Clear Itib Sides May 4.57; July 4.62. Liverpool Cotton Market. The following were the closing quo tations of the Liverpool cotton market today: May-June 4.9 b June-July 4.8 b July-August 4.7.8 b August-September 4.4.5 September-Octobor 3.61 October-November 3.51 b November-December .... 3.52 b December-January 3.50 January-February 3.50-01 New York Stock Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange : Sugar 1135 American Tobacco G!i Burlington and Quincy 72J Chicago Gas 81 American Spirits 10i General Electric 31 Louisville and Nashville 431 Manhattan 84i Rock Island 62 Southern Preferred 254 St. Paul 72 Tennessee Coal snd I rot ... 22S Western Union 7sj Raleigh Market. The following are the quotations of the Raleigh cotton market today: Middling ... 78 Strict middling "J Good middling . . 7J Strict good middling 7f Secured Iff ice by a Guess. CmcAao, April 25. At last Tues day's election in North Harvey M N Oviatt and William Tegman each re ceived 43 votes for President of the village board. The election was de cided Saturday night by the candi dates guessing at a number secretly written on a slip of piper. The one guessing nearest the number was to be chosen, and the figures were to, be between 100 and 200. Tha num ber was 115, and Oviatt guessed 14d and Tegman 183. Oviatt was de clared elected in spite of several protests from trustees and other citizens. The Trinity College base ball team arrived this afternoon on the belated Chaianooga vestibule, which arrived here after two o'clock. The Wake Forest team came in at 3:30. Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-Pimm or the Mew? Picture! no f. per Points and People Pertinentl) Picked and Pithily Pu- In Ptlnt North Carolina contains a larger proportion of northern born citizens than any other southern state. Pat Stewart, of the fourth, an nounces that he has decided not to run as an independent candidate for alderman. Messrs. Sherwood Higgs&Co., have received notice of shipment of bicycles and expect their arrival in a day or so Wait and see them. "Princess Bonnie" tomorrow night is going to be the best thing of the season. You can't afford to :niss the catchy airs, the fire danc ing and the beautiful scenery. The Richmond Locomotive Works have been awarded by the Southern Railway company nr. order fortwe ve oeomotivoa in competition with most of the leading builders in this country. II. O. Tyson, who was nominated by the "Independent Democrats" for mayor of Salisbury, has with rawn, as he says the ticket is not non-partisan . Rev. Alvin Belts united in mar riage at the Caraleigh mills yester- lay evening at7 o'clock, Mr. Robert Lynch, of Brunswick county, Va , to Miss Anna Sto'.t, of this county. The Euchre Club will be the guests f Miss Nannie Branch Jones tonight at her home on Hillsboro street. The entertainment will be in honor of Miss Broadfoot, of Fayetteville. Last night some lady by mistake exchanged i uuu's veiling scarf with another lady and the latter Jady will be obliged to the former lady if she will leave it at this oflice and get the one which belongs to her Col. Chas. A. Cook denies emphat ically that he was in any way re sponsible for the asylum bills, whi h Judge Adams and the Sipreme court gave u black eye. Col. Cook says he never saw them and has never heard them real Tomorrow uight the Norfolk Portsmouth amateurs will present "Princess Bonnie,'' the most cham ing of comic opera-;, at the Academy. Benefit of Rex Hospital. Admiistun 50 and 23 cents, no extra charge for reserved seats. The revival services at Ed?nton Street Methodist t hurch, conducted by the pastor Rev. W. C. Norman, are growing in interest. Last night there was a number of peniteats and several professions of faith. Services every night at 8 o'clock and every morning a1. 10:30. The State Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction says he is receiving letters from negroes asking if they can have school committees under the new law. He replies no, but that they may have representation on committees. William Brown, a colored boy, has been arrested on the charge of "snatching" a pocketbook from Mrs Crabtree on Hillsboro street April lith. Brown will be tried this evening by Mayor Russ. Two years ago when the pocketboik snatching mania was at ils height Brown was caught aud imprisoned. Rev. E. C Glenn, pastor of Cen tral Methodist Church, was taken violently ill about 2 o'clock this morning and for a while his condi tion was quite critical. Rsv. Mr. Glenn attended the reception last evening and it is thought that ice cream, which he ate, produced a choleric attack Rev. Mr. Glpnn is resting easier today. Tho special commission created by the Legislature to inspect orchards and extirpate the San Jose fruit scale has returned from Southern Pines It found ihe scale in sever al orchards and has ordered the de struction of all infected trees. In tho great Van Lindley orchard the owner keeps an expertonthe watch, and all infected trees discovered have been but down and burned. The policy of destroying infected trees will be carried out all over the State, Owners or orchards should give the commission their heartiest aid in the matter of destroying trees which are condemned. ! ' ' " J - 1 t V t - "J V ' V ft 'pi- 1 I in '- i - v' -1 i is - 4 if '5 home. The rabbit was killed. - 7 ,