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"NO. 9,22!., RALEIGH N, C, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 7, 1900. 25 Cents a Month HORRIBLE MASSA-. CRE IS NOW FULLY . - CONFIRMED British Foreign Office Officially ' Notified of Chinese Outrage SECY OF WAR ROOT WILL HURRY TROOPS Chinese Forces Now Pashlng Towards - Caeten with the lateatloa of Ex 5 teralnatlng Foreigners There Uprising Spreads, London, July .A Shanghai despatch re - celved today confirms the news of the 'massacre ot the foreign ministers, the women, the children and the European guards at Pekln after eighteen days ot helpless resistance. AWFUL BUTCHERY. Shanghai, July 7. An immense Chinese army, 18,000 strong, Is marching to at tack the foreigners In . Canton, The trouble la spreading. Chinese troops are on the move on all aides. The Chinese have received absolutely reliable infor mation to this effect. The Methodist mission and settlement at Taunhua has been destroyed. The Box were slow, however, so that the preacher In charge carried the girl converts away. When the foreigners' ammunition at Pekln was exhausted .. the Chinese rushed In and butchered all who remained alive. They afterwards set fire to' the legation buildings and the bodies of the victims : were consumed in one horrible holocaust. OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED. Shanghai, July 7. The British consul confirms officially the news of the massa cre at Pekin. , ', - GOONEW'S DESPATCH. Washington, D. C, July 7. The follow ing bulletin was posted this morning by the Department of State: A despatch was received this morning from Goonew, con sul general at Shanghai, saying that the legations were still there upon the third instant, and that the recent attack of the Boxers have been slight.. They seem dis posed to adopt starvation methods. -. I ' .. OUR TROOPS. Washington, D. C, July 7th. Secretary of, War Hoot eoaferrod last night with General Otis on the question of sending more troops to China, This government rears a general rising throughout the Empire. General Mac Arthur has 'pro tested against withdrawing troops from the Philippines and General Otis sustains General MacArtbur, . , His position ls""de cided that MacArthur's force should not be further drawn upon, He also 'desired to establish a base of supplies at Manila. J Complete hospital equipment will be sent to China from Manila. Preparations to send live thousand troops from the United States will continue., . '"V -.'' ''; SOME ESCAPE. ; ' ' London, July 7. A despatch from Che Foo, dated June 30th says: Reports froqi New Chang are that the foreign women and children got away safely. The Bible Society's mission at Loayang, near Moukden, was burned Seventy three misslharies from Yellow river arrived at Che Foo on a steamboat - chartered ly j"owier, ins American consul ut iiiiu place."; ' CONGER'S LAST MESSAGE. London, Jul ,7. A dispatch JtTom Tuka' says that the last message from ' rnnnp At. Pokin waa hrmicht hv rnn- . - nors and reads: "We are besieged. Tro . visions are becoming exhausted and the situation is desperate. .The relief force should advance and ..give us notice by , signals. t . . . 1 The' date of the message was not given. Runners also confirm the report of the burning of the native city of Pekln. V '"' SHANGHAI LEGATION. " - London, July 7. Jardine Matheson and Company, of Shanghai, have telegraphed their London house as follows: The Shanghai British legation was standing i July 2nd. There are reassuring reports regal-ding tho lives of Europeans. ANOTHER CONFIRMATION. . Shanghai, July 7. The Russian Chinese banker has received a telegram .. from Che Foo confirming the report of the burning of the British legation with all Us occupants.. . : . j -jjjjj ICE SCARCE Raleigh Narrowly Averted Being Short ' of Ice Today. - . The ice supply was Insufficient to meet v the demands this morning and for awhile ; It looked as it the city might suffer seri ous Inconvenience today and tomorrow. " The situation was irelieved, however, by . receiving car load front Hamlet today. ' The factory of Messrs. Jones and Powell . turns out 25- tons of Ice daily, but the . demand" is so heavy Just now that this whs not enough and some of the people . here had to do. without Ice this morning. v . The factory Is now catching up. .The other factory, which has been built f on Hargett street. Is ready for work and V will probably bo turning out ice next . week. .'.:" iv . . .;'. OUR COLLECTORS. For the Information of the public The Times-Visitor announces that there are : now two subscription collectors working - for this paper, Ernest. Broughton and . 'John Moore. Louts Oattis is not a collector for; this - paper now. He left for parts unknown . ' ' Monday or Tuesday night last, " without giving notice of his departure for obvious . reasons. . . . CHURCH SERVICES Where Yob caa Attend aod Wortblp Tomorrow. BROOKLYN CHURCH. Preaching at 11 a. m. by Rev. J. R. Johnson. At 8:15 the pastor will preach. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., J. D. Riddle, superintendent. , ' ' EPWORTH CHAPEL. Preaching at 11 a. m. by Rev. M. M. McFarland; at 8:15 p. m. by Kov. !. A. White. Sunday school at 3.30 a, m., Wm. Brown, superintendent. ST. SAVIOUR CHAPEU - Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning ser vice 11 a. m. Night service 8:15 p. in. Seats all free. ' Public invited. CHRIST CHURCH. : Rev. M. M. Marshall, D. D., Rector. Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning service 11 a. ra. Evening service 6 p. m. Free seats. All cordially Invited. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Mr. J. 1). Boushall, superintendent.. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. by the pastor. Subject of morning sermon, "Why they crucified Jesus." A cordial welcome to all. ; . EDENTON STREET CHURCH. Rev. H. B. Anderson will preach at il a. m. tomorrow in the Edenton Street Street Methodist church, and Kov. J. 0. Guthrie at 8:15 p. m. Public invited. . ' PILOT BAPTIST CHURCH. Services at 11:30 a. m. and 7:39 p. m. Sunday school a 3 p. m. At the morning service tomorrow tho pastor. Rev. J. O. Alderman, will speak on the subject "Future Rewards or De grees In Heaven." All are cordially Invited to attend these services. TABERNACLE. Services at the Baptist Tabernacle to morrow by Rev. W. D. Hubbard, the pas tor. The morning subject will be "The beauty of First Love," and at night "More about the family." All are in vited. . v . NO BREAK YET Weather Bureau Says Thunder Storm Way Come Sunday or Monday Evening. The forecast of the Weathor Bureau for Raleigh and vicinity says: Fair, con tinued warm tonight and Sunday; slight chance for thunderstorms Sunday or Monday evening. The barometer Is highest over the east Gulf States and low over the Lake re gion and St. Lawrence valley, where the pressure Is below 29.50. Intensely warm, dry weather prevails -in. the. South, with high maximum temperafures'o'verrNbrtb. Carolina and Virginia, Raleigh and Nor olk. reporftlng 100 degreos.;, Showers have occurred in the Lake region and upper Mississippi, and the weather IsxconBid erably cooler . In . the extreme northwest, but : there is very small prospect or a break in the hot spell in the east. -iy y- : j, STREET CHAT Some Comments and ObseryV'oos by the Wayside. . District Attorney Bernard has received a ruling from the Department saying that when the clerk or register of deeds fails to state In his book that an instru ment had the proper amount of revenue stamps thereon its registration is in valid. But this does not Invalidate the Instrument, only the registration of the same, making 1J Inadmissible as evi dence. :j ..'.- .''.-.1: ' Mr. William Irwin today brought the Episcopal Sunday school of West Durham here for a picnic In Pullen Park. They had an extra coach attached . to the Southern Railway train, which reached here at 11 a. m. Mr. Irwin is superin tendent fit the school. He had about. 70 In the party, -and they seemed to enjoy the day.- ' '' : , i Mr. Irwin ran. the excursion himself and brought the school and its members free. ' The folks are talking It. the bees are humming It, and everybody knows that the way to go to Norfolk Is over the Southern on next Wednesday, July 11th, Weathers and Christian, managers. CAMPAIGN 1NQ a" H .'.'I:'. 3 Mr. Beckwltb In Stanly Record Break. ' la Crowd at Newton ' Mr. B. C. Beckwlth has returned from a speaking tour of the west. He said to day: "On July .Fourth, Congressman Klutts and I spoke to a tremendous crowd at Rook River Springs. Fully 3,000 peo ple were present and I never saw greater interest and enthusiasm over the amend ment. Mr. Klutts offered to pay $25 for the name of any white man In Stanly county who would be disfranchised by the amendment and no 'one" could take him up." ; : - "On the way back I met Mr. Aycock," said Mr, Beckwlth, "and he said that he spoke to the biggest crowd he had ever seen at a political speaking In Newton on the Fourth. It was second ooly to the. crowds which .greeted Bryan when excursions were run to different points. For a county speaking the crowd at New ton broke the record- In, North Carolina." Hon. C. B. Aycock and Hon. E. W, Pou will speak at' Fuquay Springs on Friday, July 13th. ?. Arrangements have been made with the Raleigh, and Cape Fear Railroad to run two trains on the 13th of July to Fuquay Springs to hear Mr. Aycock and Mr. Pou speak. .I..'. '-:.' i" . , The trains will, leave Raleigh at 9:30 o'clock In the morning and return about 6 o'clock that evening. .. ' The price for the round trip will be fifty cents. :;.'! ; All white men, regardless of former party affiliations, are Invited to attend by Mr. W. H. H. Jones, who Is chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Middle Creek Township. POPULISTS IN SESSION ALL DAY Caucusing and Shaking Kills Many Hours BUTLER SPOKE FOR OVER TWO HOURS Caucus Held This Morning Thon Ad jaurned to Hear Butler, Then Met , Again Star Chamber Affair The Populists held their county con-, vontlon here today. ' It was a star cham ber affair. By ten o'clock this morning negroes were flocking around the Aca demy of Music building blocking up the sidewalks. Populists from the country were also In evidence by the .score. They hung around until about eleven o'clock when they went into caucus. No one but Populists were admitted. This was strict ly a star chamber affair. After the cau cus adjourned the doors were thrown open and Senator Butler began his ad dres. Much speaking was done In the caucus in fact nearly every one had views to expound. The caucus was in session two hours yet only two nominations were agreed upon. These were : For Sheriff, Major Joshua B. Hill, of Raleigh. For Treasurer, Haywood H. Knight. The name of J. A. Reynolds was .also presented for sheriff, but all seemed anx ious for Major Hill, who is undeniably very popular with all classes, and the strongest Republican in the county. Some of his friends do not believe that he will run. . . Major Hill said this morning he would not accept and the Republicans then set tled on J. A. Reynolds, but the Populists insist on Major Hill. Mr. Ceburn Harris, father of Cot. J. C. L. Harris, presided while Butler spoke. Senator Butler began his speech at about 1:30 afternoon. He declared that the suffrage amendments were greater than si) other issues, "Because," said he, "If you do not defend your liberties you may never have a chance to express your convictions on great public questions again." The Senator spoke in the Academy of Music". The hall was about two-thirdB full down stairs, most of those present being from the country. Tho left gallery was crowded wtjinegroes, while white men fillpd the r.6t. gallery. , - , Senator Butler charged that the Demo cratic party had avAkled Joint discussions; that they had belSil challenged in vain to appear before "the 'people and discuss the pending Issues. ' " ' r .; Butler spoke with great- deliberation and tried hard to emphasize his, points, but1 with little effect so far as arousing enthusiasm was concerned. ., ' In speaking of Mr. Aycock he said he was as good a man as there was in the Democratic party, be was an able man and . an orator, and If .his case was not weak the Senator alleged' that ho would meet him in joint discussion. They had canvassed the State 'together when Ay cockk was a Cleveland elector and Butler was a Weaver elector. The Senator spoke at great length. He took a little boy 9, years old on the plat, form and said that if misfortune over took his father he would be disfranchis ed. He quoted from Teller, Stewart. Pettlgrew and others declaring that the grandfather clause was unconstitutional and would fall, while the educational test would stand. At the conclusion of Senator Butler's speech, which was nearly two hours long, the caucus again met. Senator Butler concluded his speech af ter ,4 o'clock, winding up with a denun ciation of the election law. He held close attention throughout his speech and was presented with a bouquet of flowers when he concluded. . The caucus then reconvened. At 5.80 thh it eeras will be the cket Sheriff J. B. Hill, (Rep.) Treasurer H. H. Knight (Pop.) Register of Deed W. H Heste-. Representatives W. A. Standi and J. P. 'Mangum, (Reps.) . County Commissioners W W Wynne, L. M. Green (Reps.) . IO VICTIS. I sing the hymn of the conqueror, who fell in the battlo of life The hymn of the wounded, the beaten, who died overwhelmed in the strife; Not the jubilant song of the victors, for whom the resounding acclaim Of nations was lifted in chorus, whose .-, v brows were the chaplet of fame But the hymn of the low and the bumble, the weary, the, broken in heart. Who strove and who failed, acting brave- ly a silent and desperate part; Whose youth bore no; flower , on Its branches, whose hopes ;' burned In ashes away. From whose hands slipped the pipe they . had grasped at, who stood at the dy ing of day, With the work of their life all around them, unpltied, unheeded, alone, With death swooping down o'er their fail ure, and all but their faith over 1 thrown. - Don't forgot to send your order today to Dugnl for Sunday ice ere urn. Don't ask what kind of cream Ought has but order the kln.l you want. "Get a divorce if you want it." ex I'laimed the angy husband. " I can easily fret another wife; and I've lived lone; enough to learn that one woman is 1imt as good as another If not bet ter." , , CONFERRING OVER VICE PRESIDENCY Silver Republicans and Popu lists to Endorse Stevenson LEADERS SAID TO HAVE REACHED SUCH AGREEMENT Johaaoa Saya no Attempt Will be Made to Carry any State East of Ohio Headquarters in Chicago Kansas City, July 7. The leading mem bers of the Democratic committee re mained in town to confer with the silver Republicans and Populists. The former have put Stevenson on their ticket for vice president and the Populists will do the same. National Committeeman Johnson, who will be at the head of the Executive Committee, said today that headquarters will be in Chicago and the chief campaign work will be done In the west. No branch headquarters will be opened In New York or any other eastern city, and no effort will be made to carry any State east of Ohio. ' THE TICKET. A Times-Visitor reporter asked a num ber of business men in Raleigh their opinion of the ticket, Bryan and Steven sen, today and they all seemed well pleased. Stevenson's nomination was un expected, but he is a native North Caro linian and they consider him a repre sentative of the great conservative ele ment of the party. The Populists, of course, pretend dis satisfaction and declare It should have been Bryan and Towne. One far-seeing(?) gentleman declared the purpose of the octopus (?) waB to elect Bryan and Ste venson then assassinate Bryan. Of course, that sounds mighty wild for a sensible man. The Republicans declare that It Is a weak ticket and the platform Is negative and assert that McKlnley will be easily re-elected. The. Democrats were nominating a ticket for Democrats and the Democrats seem more than pleased with Bryan and Stevenson. . HOW BRYAN RECEIVED THE NEWS. (Lincoln Special to New York Sun.) Mr. Bryan was lying flat on his back on a sofa In the front parlor reading an evening paper when tho news of his nomination was sent in. Mrs. Bryan was sitting., near, little- Miss Ruth was plav ln oroquet with a newspaper man, and William Jennings Bryan, Jr., Was enter taining the remainder of the correspond ents ' on the ' front porch with the antics of a'pet cat, to1 the tall of which he had tied a rose. The cat was executing wide circles , In a vain effort to grasp the of fending object in its mouth. , i State ' Senator Talbot, Mr. Bryan's former law partner, was In the room above receiving the messages from the operators. Suddenly he came tearing down (he stairs two, steps at a time, shouting: . '(You're nominated, old man; you re nominated!" .; ; . Mr, Bryan straightened up, reached out his hand and asked to see the mes sage. He read it over and smiled, but said nothing. An Importunate photo grapher -had been insisting for some time that it was getting dark and he wanted a picture of Mr. Bryan when re ceiving the nomination, so the candidate at last yielded. After the ordeal and the picture man had announced that he would not appear again, Mr. Bryan shook his hand heartily and said In that event he could bid him an affectionate farewell. SHORT AND SHARP. Nashville American: Vifh is Letter eff, Europe with her tilled monaivhs, or the United States with untitled political bosses ? Philadelphia Times: !n !eins: the first to hold their convention the Populists ir-ight be said o have tal eu Tin).; ly th.' whr&Kers. , Chicago Chronicle: ;Ye pilher from numerous Republica:i utterances that the fiiSlure of 'he i'hli 'eit'.ila fhutorni to tusntion sot-erxl rracr''it .Hne. simp ly obliterates those issues from the campaign, and, of course, that is true. Do we not all know that the burying of the ostrich's head in the sand renders the entire bird Invisible? ' Philadelphia Ledger: Formerly the weight of gold was reckoned in ounces. Now It Is coming from Alaska by the tou, and by the time the first railroad reaches Nome, the washers of those golden sands, will probably be ready tc ship their product in carload.-lots Boston Herald; The only man who had the nerve to Introduce in the Philadelphia convention a proposition of business with out Hanna's consent was . Boss - Quay. Nothing else in the convention's proceed ings was done without Hanna's permis sion first obtained. Birmingham Age-Herald: LI Hung Chang knows the western people ns no one else does, especially the size of fortunes In this part of the world. He knows both sides In this crisis. New York World: The general verdict Is that the Republican platform might have said a great deal less and a great deal more at the same 'time. Length if not strength. New York Herald: Ladles with trail ing skirts may serve a purpose as street cleaners, but we don't need them, Wr are taxed for the street 'department, and It , is doing Its work very well. Ladv volunteers as auxiliaries to this task have not been called for, and so short skirts are better than long one at the present moment. We don't want to be ungallant. but, really. trailing skirt on a dirty sidewalk well, we have no lan guage at command which -; covers the case. ,: , ' .' Bead your order today to Dughl for your Sunday Ice cream. - ; PERSONALS Familiar Pacea Among the Patio Throng. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lupton arrived In the city today with a party of young la dles to sell and demonstrate Ivory starch. Rev. G. F. Smith left today for Lonls burg, where be will preach the first ser mon, in the new Methodist church In that place. Miss Loula Briggs left yesterday tor Waynesvllle where she Will visit MIes Emma Norwood. Mrs. Water Clark and MM Susan Clark have returned to Raleigh. Mr. B. S. Liles is quite sick at the home of Mr. H. E. King, on Edcnton street. Miss Emma Clifton, of Faison, N. C, arrived yesterday and is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Van Miller on Saunders street. Th friends of Mr. Thomas Ashe will be delighted to learn that he is better today. The attending physician thinks he has taken a change for the better and ex pects steady improvement. Mr. Thomas Denson is confined to his home on Newbern Avenue with sickness. Little Herman Briggs, who was injur ed on the Fourth, is better. Dr. Lewis considers one eye entirely safe and he hopes that the sight of the other eye is not permanently or totally impaired. The Baptist Book Store has been mov ed back Into its former quarters, the building having been thoroughly repaired and renovated. Mrs. James F. Jordan returned today from a visit to Charlotte. Miss Besie Powell lef this morning for Wilmington to vlsf'Hlss Amy Mer rltt. ! Mrs. Thomas McGee and Mrs. Blzzell, who havo been visiting relatives here, went to Goldsboro today. Mrs. Vann returned to Wake Forest this morning. Mr. C. F. Warren left for Washington, N. C, today. Mr. George W. Thompson returned this morning. Hon. Dan Hugh McLean spent today in the city., Mr. H. B. Varner, Democratic candidate for Labor Statistician, spent today in the city. Mr. J. T. Sharp returned to the city today. Mr. J. D. Riggan left the city this morning for a trip north. Mr. Oscar Spears is in the city. Mrs. Nat Dunn and children went to Wake Forest today. DONATIONS RECEIVED St.' Luke's Circle of Kings Daugh'er, " Returns Thanks The ladies of Su Luke's Circle or King's Daughters wish to convey their thanks for the folowlng donations received at the Home: "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.", ; ' ..: . ' ' MAY. -.'-.. From the Ministering Circle of Kings Daughters, strawberry cream. - From Mrs. Moffitt, vegetables and flowers. From Mrs. Mahler, coffee, sugar, rice, crackers, strawberrie. Mrs. Foy, dried fruit, on ions, lettuce, From Mrs. W. N. Jones, fruit and vegetables From Mrs. J. R. Johnston, strawberries and 'preserves. From Mrs. Boushall. strawberries. From Mrs. Moffitt, vegetables.. . From . Mrs. Blake, beet plants. - , ' .'.- '; JUNK. ' From Mrs. J. R. Johnston, cakes. From Mrs. Z. Leach, carpet. From. Mrs. Gray, flour, meal, lard, beans, sugar, peas, canned vegetables. From Mrs.. Jackson, herrings. From Mrs. J. R. Johnston, to matoes, berries, cakes. From Mrs. W. N. Jones, vegetables. From Mrs. Mary Bled soe, butter. From Mrs. Moffitt, sherbcrt. A box from Soldiers' Aid Society. From Mr. Pullen, fish. JUNE 29TH. DONATION DAY. From Mrs. J. W. Jones, bread. From Mrs. Charles Johnscti, 60 cents. From Mrs. G. Rosenthal, 3 pairs sheets and 3 pairs pillow cases. From Mrs. Moffitt, vegetables and peaches. From. Mrs. Jackson, herrings. : From Mrs. Mahler, a basket ot plums. HO! FOR NORFOLK! The Conductors big excursion to Nor folk leaves Raleigh next Tuesday, July 10th. It will be one of the biggest and best excursions of the seasons- The managers have arranged everything for the convenience and comfort of those who go. Quick schedule, unexcelled train, and the best route. Parties who go can take boat for Washington, Baltimore and Richmond. Train leaves Raleigh at t a. m. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. On next Wednesday, July 11th. at 8:3' a. ni., you will have, a chance to go tc Norfolk with this famous line. Only 12' miles further than Id way, and through a beautiful country. Train arrives in Norfolk by 1 p. m. All the afternoon at Virginia Beach or Oceai View. ' Then you can leave for Washing ton or Baltimore at 6 p. m. All night on Potomac or Chesapeake Bay. All day In either city. 1 . ' .Returning leave Norfolk Friday 9:3f a. m. Round trip Norfolk, $2.25. Wash ington or Baltimore. $3.00 from Norfolk Baggage checked free. v ' COTTON. . v . New York, July 7. July. 0.trt: August 9.70: September. 8.71: October, St: No vember, December and Janiuinr, KS' February, 8.S8; March, 8.38; Mi, ? (4, Dr. M. L. Latta, president of Lattr University, will leave Monday morninr tor New York and the West. He will lecture In the interest of . Latta Uni versity on the twenty-fifth. RALEIGH TEAM IMPROVING Bass Pitching Against Wil mington This Afternoon EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TONIGHT Controversy Over a Man on tho Char lotte Team Caunts a Stir In Baseball Circles, The game of baseball this afternoon be tween Wilmington aud Raleigh promises to be an exciting game. Bass pitches for Raleigh and Hooker for Wilmington. The line-up of the loams today is us follows: Raleigh. Position. Wilmington. O'Brien. S. i McBt Ide. Manners ". Cwaltnev Kelly .Jnd B. Jones McCafTery 3rd IS. Sterns Harris 1st B. Fenner Persons L. F. Wilcox Wynne C. F. Battlo Murray 11. F. Ward Bass P. Hooker The game yesterday was won by Ral efsh. Score. 4 to 1. Our boys played fine ball and deserve praise. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. Won. Lost. P. C. Tarboro 5 3 . 625 Durham 5 3 .(i2" Charlotte 4 4 .500 Raleigh 4 4 .500 Statesvlle 2 3 .400 Wilmington 2 5 .295 MR. S. B. ALEXANDER, JR., ELECTED. The Charlotte Observer today says: "It Is a pleasurable announcement that Mr. S. B. Alexander. Jr., of this city, has received notice of his election as presi dent of the North Carolina Baseball As sociation and has signified his acceptance of that position. He will make an ex cellent official. "The Durham-Charlotte-DIckson con troversy again cauie up yesterday when Manager Miller received a telegram from Mr. N. N.. Davis, of Wilmington, the act ing president, stating that be had in structed the secretary to call an cxecu-'-tive committee meeting in Wilmington tonight, when, it was expected, the point at issue would be settled-. "The notice of Mr. Alexander's election to the presidency of the association pre ceded the telegram by several hours, however, and before the receipt of Mr. Davis' wire President Alexander had de cided to call a meeting of the executive committee to be held in Charlotte next Wednesday at noon, when the Dickson matter will be settled. In the meantime Dlckidn continues to make Charlotte. hl dwelling place." THE SCHEDULE. : The schedule for next week is as fol lows: ,, , '...,- . July 0th, Monday Tarboro at States vllle, Raleigh at Durham. July 10th. Tuesday Tarboro at States ville, Durham at Raleigh. . ' Jyly lltb, Wednesday Tarboro at Dur ham, Statesville at Charlotte. July 12, Thursday Tarboro at Durham, Charlotte at Wilmington. July 13th. Friday Tarboro at Raleigh, Charlotte at Wilmington. July 14th, Saturday Tarboro at Ral eigh Charlotte at Wilmington. BOARD OF ALDERMEN WEM W t i.o V" Monthly Session of the City Fathers Held Last Nigh?. The most important matter before the Aldermen last night was the water ques tion. At the June meeting of the Board of Aldermen, the property of the water company was placed upon the tax books for taxation. Until that time the com pany haw enjoyed an immunity from taxes. At the meeting last night it was stated by several of the Aldermen that com plaints had been made that the rates for water from twenty-five to three hundred per cent higher than before. The matter was referred to the Wa ter Committee, who were instructed to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting f the Board. The report showed the following col lections for June: By J. H. Mullins, Chief ...... .$4,12-00 By Lumsden, Tax Collector ... 1,027.50 Accounts approved amount to $13,517.26. Keeper of the Marker McRary reports that 1,000 pounds of meat, 598 bunches of fish and 23 fwls have been condemned during the past month, and that 15 arrests have been made in the market. A request from certain citizens on Lane street, between Harrington and Dawson, that a sewer pipe be placed there was fa vorably reported by the Sewer commit tee..' Alderman Parrlsh presented a petition from Mr. E. G. Richardson to sell liquor, and request for time to consider was granted. The Street Committee's report shows that much work was done on the street during the past week; that the Seaboard Air Line has commenced work on the bridge at Peace street crossing, and oth er improvements are being made. The illumination of the face of the town clock was referred to a committee. The Rescue Company's petition men tioned yesterday was referred to the Fire Committee. . . . , . - ' ' ' 4ii.ti- J HILL'S OPINION. Convention Hall. Kansas City. July 6. David Bennett Hill, of New York, gave The Journal the following this afternoon: "I am gratified at the ticket nominated, declined the suggested nomination for personal reasons and for what I conceiv ed to be the best Interests of the party. Stevenson Is strong In the east: be Is conservative, and I believe Bryan and Stevenson on the Kansas City platform will win." D. B. HILL.