The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-05
CAPTAIN COKE APPOINTED.
4 Son Of Virginia Chosen as Secretary Of
State Of North Carolina.
INTERESTING SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
Discovered I'm Granville County-Fish
Commission-North State News.

RALEIGH. n c.. April. Especial Gov
ernor Fowle this morning appointed Captain
Octayius Coke. of this city 70 succeed the
late Colonel W. L. Saunders, Secretary Of
State lie is Nrginian by birth. and has
distinguished connections in that State.
He il a brother Of Senator Coke. of Texas,
and of Captains John A. and Alexander Coke.
of Richmond, Virginia Since the war he has
made his home in this State, and has been
one Of the most prominent snd influential
Democrats in the State. and has enjoyed
great personal popularity.
He graduated at William and Mary College
of Virginia. and was Just entering upon life,
young brilliant and well equipped at all
points when the war broke out. He volun-
tered and made a fine war record. He
entered the Thirty second Virginia regiment
as private, and was promoted % captain
in 1862. At Sharpsburg ne was severely
wounded. and also at Five Forks he received
a dangerous wound In 1868 he removed 10
this State, and entered upon the practice Of
law. His brilllaucy rs an orator quickly made
an enyiable reputation for him, and he was
soon in the political arena and from that time
on has done fine service IN campaigns.
in 1872 he was chosen Presidential elector
for his district and in 1876 he was elected
Senator from the First district. In the Sen
ate his elOquence made reputation Tor HIM
self. and soon afterwards he located IN
Raleigh, and in 1850 was made chairman of
the State Democratic Executive Committee
and conducted the campaign that year with
marked vigOr and ability.
Four years later he doomed up as a candi-
date for Governor, and received handsome
vote in the Democratic convention, beng de-
feated by Alfred NJ. Scales. Captain Coke IS
a man of most charming address. and Is popu
lar among those who know him He goes into
office immeJ lately. and will serve until jan
uary l. 1898, when the terms of all the State
officers expire.
THE DIRECT TAXES.
Mr. +. H. Busbee. of this city, who is act
ing as agent Of the State. secured North Caro-
linas direct tax fund from Washington and
conveyed it 10 Governor Fowle for dstrlbu-
ton among those entitled 10 il to-day. lie
made a formal report 10 the Governor, III
which he saws there are at Washington
about one hundred and fifty books, contain
ing the stubs of the receipts which
form the record which will be used
a. a basis If paying out the taxes TO individual
claimants throughout the State. Properly
accredited agents Of the State will have TO
copy this record.
These books have not yet been examined by
any State representative.
lt is estimated that IL will be at least sixty
days before these records can be copied and
placed in the hands Of the Governor.
Until copy Of the record is received
here. there is no information IN the Gov
ernOrs office concerning the names or the
persons who paid taxes or the amounts due
them. No interest was included in the amount
which has been turned over % the Governor.
Mr. Busbee SAYS that if the taxpayer has
lost or mislaid his receipt it will not prevent
bis collecting the amount due him, provided
his name and amount claimed appear on the
stub of the tax-receipt book. If person who
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funded only 10 a legal representative IN person
of the executor or administrator.
No widow or heir can collect without letters
Of administration. Steps will be taken 10 re-
fund the money as promptly rs possible.
check for the amount 1871 1876: was deposited
in the Citizens National Bank here to-day,
Governor Fowle to-day authorized Judge
Graves to hold special term Of the Mont
gomery county Superior Court which has
been set for June q.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
After the address Of welcome by Mayor
Vans. Professor r. A. Mari. OF the Virginia
Military Institute was elected temporary
chairman. and James Il. Schlck, assistant
chief engineer Of the Norfolk and West
ern railroad. temporary secretary. Ninety
eight members We're enrolled, and the follow
ing committee on permanent organization
appointed. W. L. Anderson, j. A. Wingate.
man. W. b. Hotzclaw, c. K. Boyd. W. J.
Kerr f. I. Lynch. VI. b. Corse James A.
Fits and q. K. Henderson. The meeting adj
journed till $ o'clock tonight The visiting
delegates visited the various manufacturing
establishments Of the city and brewery this
afternoon.
COPPER ORR DISCOVERED.
News is received here that a syndicate Of
PENNSYLVANIA capitalists have made large
investment in the blue wing copper Of Gram
vile county. and have already discovered I'M
mense deposits Of copper ore which will be
worked on an extensive scale Large elders
have been given for machinery 70 operate the
deposits. and great excitement IS said 70 pre-
vail IN that section.
Governor Fowle to-day appointed blr.
Adam Warren 10 be Assistant Shell Fish Com
missioner Of the State under the act OF the
recent General Assembly
Rev f. VI. y. George, rector Of the Episco-
pal church OF New Berne, has accepted
call 10 the pastorate of the Church Of the Good
shepherd of this city, and will assume his
new barge IN June.
DESTRUCTITE FIRE