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4 ES NUMBER 8577. RALEIGH, N. C, WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 18 i8r- JING, MAY 18,-iefli- ' $3.00 PER YEAR CENTRAL COMMITTEE Menbers are to Confer on Co-operation. ; THE BASIS OF FUSION Senator Marlon Butler's Victory Ove Skinner and Wilson Last NifihtNo . Break In Kanks but a Spbmlssion to Mnjority--Wben the Coromltec Meets. The Ponulists adjourned this morning nt :S0 o'clock after a hard fought all night battle between Butler and Skin ner In which the former was victori ous. The fight for co-operation of parties or factions of parties endorsing the same general principles was led by Senator Butler and was opposed by Congressman Skinner and S. Otho Wil- nnn. L - The complexion of the convention was much better than tnai oi any prevwus Populist party State Convention, and it is entirely proper to say the body of men was a great Improvement over the aggregation uent here two years ago when the batle was quite as hotly fought. The resolutions presented by Auditor Ayer providing for the appointment of fprpnne commttee to consider grounds of co-operation with any party enuorsuiK ie dwhc i. ............ t and the State Central Commute namea is to have charge of the matter. The committtee Is composed of the following members: Dr. Cyrus Thompson, of Onslow, chairman. Hal W. Ayer, Wake county. Jas. B. Lloyd, Edgecombe county. Zack Garrett, Vance county. J. B. Schulken, Columbus county. 1 M. H. H. Caldwell, Iredell county. 31 A H , . . 1)1 , ml ml V The meeting of this committee is at the call of the chairman, Secretary of State Thompson, and he stated to the Times-Visitor representative this morn ing that no definite time had been set for the meeting, though it is not un likely that they will be called together within a few days, possibly before 'uesday of next week. The nroDositions upon which co-op- ration is proposed are as stated in the following resolutions of Auditor Ayer: "Whereas. The People's party was organized to remove the causes that produce hard times in the midst of plenty by overthrowing the domination itt the eold ring and its allied trusts and jinonopolies, and by restoring our gov ernment on the great fundamental principles of good government advo cated by Jefferson. Jackson and Lin coln; and "Whereas, Today the rank and file of all parties (including a large majority i . t . ns tha TTnlfaH Sttnteal nn- c ine vuieio 1111 1 " equivocally agree with us on the great kirtdamental Questions involved and Ithe results for which we have constant ly striven; and ("Whereas, The only difference be tween this great majority of patriotic voters is as to questions of detail and method; now therefore "Resolved 1st, That we most earnestly endorse the three addresses recently ssued by the National chairmen of the People's party, the Democratic party. nd the Silver Republican party, re- lectlvely, urging an honorable and .rmonlous co-operation of all who op ise the domination of gold and mono- toly, and who ravor tne overtnrow ui (iV National Bank and railroad fnflu- hce in controlling legislation. "Resolved 2nd, That in the coming 'tate election, we invite the patriotic -operation of any party or .faction party who favors the above general knciples and who will co-operate with to secure the following results, viz: '(1.1 To elect nine free silver and ti-mononolv Congressmen. ilf To elect six Jidss of ability .4 '.Ad high character and free from parti ng bias. ' "(3.) To elect twelve solicitors, rear is and impartial. "(4.1 To elect an anti-monopoly Leg- !!atue pledged to the following, vis: r V TjirlHlatiire opposed to the !lmon4lzatlon of silver by private ijntract, ana wnicn win ennti ibb"" IJTn to. put a stop to the giving and . IVlno rrrxlA nntM Mill mOrtffatfeS. ,s u-i Bv..u ..w w Ctr3. A legislature uppuoeu m e . , 14,mntlnn which Will Pfl Uliuvill uj iujuimwui .. . It,, sufficient legislation, including a Lj' i i ii A 4V.A TtflaAnaln eune -jaw - miuucti v . . ktute"; to effectually prevent the re- bval to Federal courts all causes htch should be tried in our State lurts. t . . , . ,la ha' VV(C) A legislature uuku w wc V,, ienfle of the North Carolina Rall- , v, ., ' ,a arA nrhlnh will use all lawful and a means to set the same aside. r(D) A Legislature opposed to tree I Mmml and which will make the present 1 I nrohlbitlng the giving of free passes i V P1 equally to those receiving tne f(E) A LefTiBlature In favor of a free lot ana lair couni, cum wmvu a l..tatlnn aiio vflTltstll1fl' tO lLCll UlUcal party, Vm right oi Minf rep resented on all election boards by rep resentatives of Its own selection. "(FT A Legislature In favor of a sys tem of local self-government, and which will enact under proper safeguards sufficient legislation to guarantee to the counties the right to elect local officials. "(G) A Legislature In favor of a re duction of freight, passenger and ex press rates, and of telegraph and tele phone tariffs to the gold standard level. That will endorse the action of Com Mlssloner Pearson in taking a stand for such reduction, and which will favor upholding the Railroad Commission law, making the same effective accord ing to all of its intents, and purposes, and which will enact legislation provid ing for the election of Railroad Com missioners by the people. "(H) Resolved, That this convention elect a conference committee, which shall be authorized to confer with any party or faction of a party, that de clares its endorsement of the above principles and purposes, and that fa vors a co-operation with the People's party, to carry the same into effect upon such basis as will maintain Intact the Integrity of the People's party, and as will preserve to it not less than Its present representation in both State and National affairs." AT CAMP BRYAN GRIMES. The Second Regiment Filling up at Last. Out at Camp Bryan Grimes the Sec ond Regiment men are interested In their formation and wondering when it will be complete and the First Regi ment are anxiously awaiting the sig nal for their departure for Tampa. Though it has been the almost univer sal opinion at Camp that the men would be held here until fully equipped that idea seems to bel osing ground as the news from other states comes in. The bakery was busy working all night last night preparing a three days supply of bread and this Is taken as an indication that the time of moving is not far distant. The uniforms for ihe first regiment will not be here for some days and It is probable they will never bo sent here but direct to the regiment at Tampa. The Florida State Volunteers have already gone to Tampa. They did not await equipment even taking the guns of their State guard. The North Caro lina boys will be supplied with arms before they leave here as It Is expect ed the boxes with 900 muskets will reach here this afternoon. The new tents, in each of which from six to eight men are quartered are rapidly being erected, and the new men being more comfortably quartered. Colonel Harrell Is quoted as Baying he believed the first regiment would be ordered away from Raleigh within forty-eight hours. The cars are all ready for the men and within an hour after the railroads are notified the railroad authorities can move the troops away from here at a sixty mile an hour rate. While the trains are all accompaniea by railroad officials of authority the train can be sidetracked at any station by order of the officer in command. The boys will be well looked after on their trip but their quarter at Tampa will not be half so pleasant as those at Camp Bryan Grimes. The Asheville, Murphy and Waynes- ville companies are expected to arrive here by Friday afternoon and then it is thought the Second Regiment will be complete by Saturday and all men mustered in by Tuesday. HANDSOME STORE COMPLETE. Thomas and Campbell Moving in Their New Building. This morning the furniture estab lishment of Messrs. Thomas and Camp bell presented a scene of the greatest activity. This progressive firm, today began moving Into their elegant new building on Martin street, Just behind the Citizens' National Bank. This building Is four stories and occupies more front space than any building in the city. The display windows are magnificent. Messrs. Thomas ana Campbell, when they are established in their new quarters, will occupy nine floors and It will be the largest furni ture establishment in the State. Every thing In the furniture line will be classified and assigned space and the public, will be Invited to call and in spect. This progressive firm is to be congratulated on their enterprise and the people of Raleigh feel proud of this handsome new building. Attention Is called to the announce ment of Messrs. Thomas and Campbell pon the fourth page. THE SHRINER'S BANQUET. The Shriners are greatly enjoying their visit to Raleigh and have much praise for the good people of the town. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of their programme was the banquet last night at the Park Hotel. Everything on the menu was prepared by the Wo man's Exchange (composed of the la dies of the First Presbyterian church) and the spread has been highly prals ed by the mystic shriners. The board was covered with good things elegantly prepared and their organization never feasted on rarer delicacies. PREMIER GLADSTONE DYING. Hawarden, May 18. At 1:35 p. m. Mr. Gladstone was still 'in a comatose state. FLW38 SQUADRON aVkey UEST Schley and Sampson Ordered to Cut all Cables and then Move on Cuba. BATTLESHIP OREGON HAS JOINED SAMPSON NpwsnaDer CorresDondents Given last Warning about Reporting Expeditions French Milliners to be Boycotted in Philadelphia-Another American Fleet to be Formed. CORRESPONDENTS WARNED. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Tampa, May 18. Correspondents have been officially notified that in the future no mention must be made of small expeditions similar to that oi the Gussie until success has been as sured by a return of the Doat. Army fficers believe that publicity In ad- II.,- U vance IS wnoiiy responsible iui mc failure of the Gussie to land supplies. All correspondents have been warned that papers publishing such stories before permissible will be debarred from sending correspondents to Cuba. SPAIN'S NEW CABINET. Ry Cable to The Times-Visitor. Madrid, May 18. The new Spanish cabinet has been formed by President Sagasta. Minister of Foreign affairs, Leony Castillo. Minister of War, Lletenant General Corea. Minister of Marine, and Colonies, Romero Glron. Minister of Finance, Lopez Puigoer- Minister of the Interior, F. Capdepon Groizard. Minister of Tubllc Instruction R. Ga- mazo. Sagasta submits these names of min isters to the Queen today. The cab inet officers will be sworn In this even ing. The Premier acts as foreign min ister pending arrival of Castillo. HEAVY CANNONADING. By Cable to The Times-Visitor. Port Au Prince, May 18. The com mandant of the Island Tortuga off the northwest coast of Haytl reports fur ther heavy cannonading eastward of Tortima. But that a neavy ior pre vented sighting anything to Indicate the cause. TO DEWEY'S RELIEF. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. San Francisco, May 18. The cruiser Charleston took her departure rrom Mares Island early this morning pre paratory to sailing to the relief of Dewey. She was loaded down with coal and ammunition. TO INVADE CUBA. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington, May 18. The strength of the army for Cuban invasion now forming has been raised to one hundred thousand and It will move on to Cuba regardless of the Spanish fleet, which a semi-official report says the fleet is now off San Juan. ANOTHER SPANISH FAKE. By Cable to The Times-Visitor. London, May 18, A Havana special reporting a battle off Calbarlen where a landing party has' been beaten back is not given much credence. GEN. MERRITT WINS. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington, May 18. It is announc ed today that General Merrltt won the fight for a larger force for Philippines. His first Installment will be eleven thousand with fourteen thousand more following. GENERAL MILES DENIES. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington, May 18. General Miles today denies the report that President McKlnley intends to call for more vol untesrs. JERSKY TROOPS OFF. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. SoiiRii t, May IS. The First New Jer sey volunteers are expected to start fur Washington at five o'clock this nflenioim. Tliey have had many visi tors today. Washington, May 18. Lieutenant Colonel Astor was sworn in this morn ing.. SCHLEY AT KEY WEST. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Key West, May 18. Commodore Schley arrived this afternoon with the Flying Squadron. ADVOCATE ANGLO-SAXON ALLI ANCE. By Cable toThu Times-Visitor. Shanghai, May 18. Englishmen and Americans here strongly advocate an Anglo-American alliance and Cham berlain's speech was cheered. FILIBUSTER PARDONED. By "Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington, May 18. Captain Hart of the Laurada, convicted at Philadel phia for filibustering and sentenced to two years imprisonment has been par doned. The pardon will reach Presi dent McKinley today, for his signa ture. OFF FOR CHICAMAUGA. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Jersey City, May 18. The Second provisional New York volunteers left for Chickaniauga this morning. New York, May 18. Ohio, Michigan, Illinois naval reserves will man school ship St. Mary's commissioned this morning. GO CUT THE CABLES. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington. May 18. Orders from the Navy Department were sent to Rear Admiral Sampson to cut all Cu ban cables. PATRIOTIC LADIES. Philadelphia. May 18. A league is forming here of society women to boy cott all Paris milliners and dress makers In retaliation for French sym pathy with Spain. FROM WASHINGTON. . By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington. May 18. It is rumored that Roosevelt's rough riders will be ordered to Cuba today. The Pennsylvanians go to San Fran Cisco immediately for embarkation to Philippines. It is unofficially reported here that the Spanish fleet is heading for Clen fuegos. ANOTHER AMERICAN FLEET. Newport News. May 18. It Is unoffl daily reported that a fifth American squadron will be formed for the mid die Atlantic coast defence comprising Columbia. New Orleans, Yosemlte, Dixie, also mosquito fleet with Cap tain Sands commanding on the flagship Columbia. JAPAN DOES NOT OBJECT. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. Washington. May 18. Toru Hoshi the Jananese Minister visited Secretary Day this afternoon. He denied the statement that Japan would or had protested against the occupation of the Philippines by America Minister Hoshl says the published reports to that effect are based on nothing more than wild and unwarranted rumors. This morning the Concord Company received boxes of good things from home folks. The boys were made very happy by the treat and will tonight have a Dig reait. 7 FIT! K TO MAJOR HAYES. rendered Position With Rank of Colo nel on the General's Staff. This morning Major E. M. Hayes re ceived a letter from his friend General Fitzhugh Lee In which the General ten ders to Major Hayes either of the two most Important positions on his staff that he has the power to fill by his own appointment. The War Department by detail from the regular army has filled a number of the staff offices but there are yet open two positions with the rank of Colonel and these are offered Major Hayes. The positions are '"'liter Quartermas ter and Chief Commissary for both of which there have been thousands f applications from all over the coun try sent to General Lee. The General, however, UiouRh there had been no solicitation on the part of Major laves, tenders the position to him on lecnunt of his record and their close frienilship. Major Hayes as yet has neither de illnrd nr neoepted the offer of General Lee and will wait a short while before making his decision. It has been considered probable that Major Hayes would be sent to Manila with General Merrltt and today's tele graphic news stating that General Merrltt had won In his fight for larger forces for Dewey's reinforcement at Manila makes this assignment the more probable. The troops to be sent to Manila were t first numbered at Eleven Thousand and these will be sent at once, but General Merrltt's victory over the ther officials orders a second detach ment of fourteen thousand to follow. This will create more vacancies and necessitate the appointment of more Brigadier Generals and it Is yet thought that Major Hayes will be plac d in command with that rank and sent under General Merrltt to Manila o occupy the Philippines. The letter from General Lee Bug ested such necessities and the possl ility of Major Hayes yet receiving ap pointment as a Brigadier General. Major Hayes and General Lee have been great friends for many years and his letter as a voluntary offer shows the spirit of true friendship. Through out the letter the General's humor is plainly displayed and in a jolly way writes to the Major. VETERANS LEAVE TOM ARROW. Raleigh's Delegation to Attend Char lotte's Independence Declaration Celebration. The L. O'B. Branch Camp of Confed erate Veterans' delegation to the cele bration of the Mecklenburg declaration of ImlepenoVni e on the 20th inst. at Charlotte, will leave Raleigh tomorrow afternoon at :i:10 o'clock, and will reach Charlotte the came night at about 10 o'clock. Raleigh's delegation several weeks ago bid fair to be the largest and hand somest body of veterans to atend the Charlotte celebi ation. but the numerous asioiis recently participated in by he Camp has necessarily decreased the number to go to Charlotte. Commander A. B. Stronach said this morning that had the camp noi taKen part in the many ceremonies and cele brations of late there would have been fifty uniformed to go from this elty to epresent L. O'B. Branch Camp. How ever, there will De aDour twenty to go n uniforms, and others from the coun trv have signified their intention of joining the party here. Raleigh's Camp is not excelled by any In the tate, ana is always found at the front in every undertaking and celebration which deserves its sup port. The Veterans will all meet at the de pot, and it is expected that all will be able to obtain unforms. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO THE GOVERNOR'S GUARDS. Tonight at 8 o'clock Mr. Ed. V. Den ton accompanied by the vocal quintette Mr. Sherwood Upchurch, Mr. Charles Woodell, Mr. Will Nowell, Mr. Will Smith and Mr. Tom Nowell wil give a concert complimentary to the Govern or's Guard at Camp Grimes. A car load of friends of our soldier boys will go out to the camp at 7:30 tonight. PATRIOTIC GIRLS. The chapel of Greensboro Female College will be decorated for the com ing commencement occasion with Uni ted States flags. The flags, were pur chased several weks ago and prepara tion are now being made for decorat ing on a large scale. The commnece- ment will take place Wednesday and Thursday week. May 25th and 26th. ATENTION VETERANS! Uniformed members of L. O'B. Branch Camp who do not Intend going to Charlotte and who are willing to loan their niforms to others will please send uniforms to the Commander. Mr. A. B. Stronach, by 12 o'clock tomorrow, Thursday morning. It Is expected that a detachment of volunteer troops from the District of Columbia will pass through Raleigh Sunday night. Yesterday troops passed through Greensboro on two sections of a fast train. The member of the Lenoir company struck by lightning Sunday night has fully recovered. SHORT STATEMENTS Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. ABOUND IN THE CITY. Pot pourri of the News Pictured on Paper Points and People Pertinently Picked and Pithily pat In Print. Mr. Ruffin Roles who has been ill for some time is still. C. L. Lindsay, a popular cotton buyer from Chapel Hill, Is registered at the Yarborough. Ex-Congressman Thomas Settle ar rived In Raleigh last night and Is reg istered at the Yarborough. Col. Paul B. Means, of Concord, ar rived in Raleigh on the vestibule last night, and is here on legal business. All the Banks in the city will be closed on Friday, May 20th, which Is Mecklenburg Independence Day. Lydia Chamblee, the bowery belle will again appear In the Mayor's court this afternoon. The charge against her is drunk and down. Not In the "Wind" business says Messrs. Whiting Bros., but they "get there Just the same." Read their new attractive advertisement in this issue. Many visitors came in on the morn ing train. Some came from Durham and went at once to Camp Bryan Grimes to carry boxes of good things to the soldier boys. The Adjutant General continues to re ceive letters from the west offering companies of mountaineers. All claim to be fine looking fellows with hand some captains. In the Mayor's court thl morning John Thompson (colored) and C. Sw Pendergrast (white) were the only of fenders before Mayor Russ. They were charged with an affray and were each fined $3.25. The list of city tax delinquents con tinues to decrease as the date of sale draws near. It looks like business ana t Is possible that some good property vill be transferred at a low figure on the 30th when the property Is sold. This morning at the depot more than a hundred of the delegates to the Pop ulist convention talked over their night's procedings. There seems to be no break In their ranks and all sub mit to the majority. Lawn Social. Kindergarten grounds between express office and Woman s Exchange Friday night, May 20, 1898, under auspices of the Y. W. C. T. U.. assisted by the W's. Elegant refresh ments served. Music by string band. Public invited. The Appalachian Land Improvement and Lumber Company of Oherokee county was today incorporated by the Secretary of State. The capital stock is placed at $60,000, and the incorpora tors named are C. B. Ross, W. B. Gil- more, Louis Flinler, J. E. McCoy, W. R. Wells. Mr. Steinmetz furnished some beau tiful floral offerings for the funeral of Ensign Bagley. Among them were a sword of golden pansies given by Miss Johnston at Peace Institute, and an other conspicuous offering, an anchor made of roses and carnations and with a chain of pink peas, presented by the Daughters of the Revolution, another anchor of pink roses and carnations by the Raleigh Male Academy. Tomorrow night at the Blind Insti tute the church Improvement Society will give, what promises to be a de lightful entertainment. The ladies have arranged a splendid programme and for the admission of 25 cents dainty refreshments are served without extra charge. It is a good cause given by the society and all Interested in church Improvement or wishing to spend a pleasant evening should attend. SOLDIER STRUCK BY TRAIN. Private Wood, og Asheville, Narrowly Escaped Death This Afternoon. This afternoon about four o'clock Private Wood, of Co. K. Second Regi ment, from Asheville, was struck by a freight train near Pullen Park. Wood was seated on the cross tie and did not see the train coming. It is not known whether a warning blow was given or why the soldier did not hear the approaching tralii While seated on the cross-tie the freight ap proached at a rapid rate and struck the man a terrible blow knocking him many feet away. Wood was at once taken to the Fair Grounds and Dr. Rogers rendered all available medical skill. He was not killed, but it is not known how badly he is hurt or how long it will take him to recover. One memhftr of the Concord Company was struck by lightning and this is the second, accident at the camp. Senator Marion Butler returned to WasMngton this morning on the Sea board northbound train. Adjutant S. H. MacRae, of Fayette vllle, is now at Camp Bryan Grimes. He is a Btipular officer coming from I fighting Stock proper. If r .4 .... - '
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