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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
THE HtYW ARD TRIAL.
Increased Crowds Hear Adry's Sem
National TeStimOnN.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. February IL
Increased crowds and many police officers
appeared at the Hayward trial this morn
ing. Adry Hayward was on the stand
for continued cross-examination. He was
asked in regard to his conversation with
Harry IN the jail relative to their pressing
BlSt rather closely
Don't you know there was nothing in
the paper that day about BliXt!' asked
Mr.. Erwin.
mo, | don't. l know he was reading
the paper: | was not"
ON October 7. 1891. were you not out
Of your mind?'
II can't say as TO that"
Did you not curse and swear and
threaten to kill your father and mother
Was that on Sunday?
Yes"
We'll. had some trouble over money
Harry came in dragging father, ana ne
lay down on the lounge There was a
shortage. but I explained it. Harry was
trying to make the trouble"
Harry smiled broadly at this point.
Yes. you smile" said the witness
but you know its so. | accused Harry
of stealing the money from my Hat. Mind
| do not say he did IL. but accused MIN
told her that II she could not trust her
sons, why did she raise such litter "i
puppies? Then | got mad. and when
Harry threatened TO rip me up with A
knife ] went TO get my revolver ana
said would let Harry wound me. put
that II ne did I would blow his brains
out. My wife can swear 10 that You need
not shake your head mother cried the
witness. noting his mother. That was
the first trouble | had with my mother,
and II II had not been for Harry l wou!i
never have had that trouble.
During the examination the witness
said he did not blame Harry for trying
TO defend himself in the suit, but he ala
blame the family for letting itself be
brought into disgrace by helping him out
He thought the family owed something
to itself. He hated TO testify against HI
brother. but he had some rights. and did
not think he had to be dragged down on
his brothers account.
Weren't you always jealous OF your
brother"
mo. sir
Did you ever threaten your brother
with violencey
once. when my brother said he could
get men for SIS 10 send me 10 saltwater
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
EEBEI<AH PETERkiN MEMORIAL.
Less Than 500 Needed to Complete
the Endowment Of u Room.

Notwithstanding the Indictment weather.
there was a large attendance Of ladies and
gentlemen AZ the reception OF the Re
bekah Peterkln Memorial Association last
evening at the Young Mems Christian As
soc;atiOn.
Delicious refreshments were served from
TO o'clock. At the latter hour Rev.
Preston Nash, al the request Of the prcsi-
dent. read the financial report Of tho assoc
citation, and made the gratifying ANNOUNCE
ment that there was in bank TO
the credit of tn" association the sum Of
3, COS There t. lacking now only soJ2 to
complete the endowment Of a room in
thu Shcltering Arms Hospital in the name
md memory Of Miss Rebekah Peterkin
The members OF the association and their
friends will make an earnest effort TO
raise this sum and begin their beautiful
and helpful charity.
The following ladies ard gentle
men compose the various boards.
Executive Hoar1-Mrs. :. T. La
throp. president: Mrs. T.. Il. Addison. vice
president. Mrs. w l.. Shepherd. treasurer:
Mrs II O. Cannon. secretary: Mrs. Fred.
" Scott. assistant secretary Roard Of
Managers Mrs V. O. English. Mrs &. Il.
Meredith Mrs. Dr Trent Miss Belle
Naury. Miss Leila Dimmock. Miss Annie
Blanhcnship. Mrs ". B. Isaacs. Mrs. Bet
tie Abbott. Mrs. II. II. Wallace. Board
Of pireciors-T W. Pemborton. \. :. Blu
ford. Rev. br. Cooper. DIR. g. Ben. John
,ton. judge James &. Lamb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
NEXICO AND GUATEMALA.
boundary Correspondence Between
Them Being Published.

81. Louis. MO, February IA spe-
cial t. the Globe Democrat from the City
OF Mexico says that the piario Otictl
the Mexican official daily. this week be
gins the publication OF the official cor
reSpondcnce between Mexico and Guate-
mala over the threatened International
boundary dispute The correspondence IS
very yomminous, extending over mum
Der Of years. and is given publication by
the government for the purpose of al
lowing the Mexican people To judge Of
the merits of the case, according 10 their
individual tastes
Don Manuel Romero Rubio. Secretary Of
State, leaves this week for Vera cruz.
The late presence on the Gulf coast Of
General Petoro iIinoi0sa. Secretary Of
War. and Of General Felipe Berrioza-
bal. senior commander Of the Mexican
army. added TO the impending visit OF
Minister Romero Rublo has given rise
10 the report that there Is something Of
exceptional importance brewing The
MeNican gunboats lndependcia and Iii
bertad are earnestly coasting up and
down the east coast and ii is held that
the government has its hands on two
good merchant vessels. which VIII be
armed and equipped for the Transports
ton OF troops and supplies to the south
when occasion demands. The armed cor
vette Saragosa Is lying conveniently at
nand In the harbor Of Acapulco for a SINH
lar purpose.
The boats will all operate in common
in the event of war. The Gulf vessels Will
carry troops from Tampico and Vera
cruz 10 CoatZaooalcos. the eastern ter
minus OF the Tehuantepec government,
railway, whence they can he rushed
across the isthmus IN a few hours 10 Sa-
lima Cruz, the Pacific terminal Of the
road. where they VIII be picked up by the
Sarasosa and Oaxaca, plying at present
in Pacific waters.
These additional forces, with those al
ready on the southern frontier. operating
together. can easily execute quick
movement upon Guatemala, which will
make things interesting. 10 say the least
around the southern capital. The vOlun-
teers from Guatemala are gaining steadily
In numbers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13

Cullingworth. 1921 Grove avenue, MISS
Bette Ragland. slt Harrison street
:. North Side OF Marshall. Mrs. d. r.
Richardson. Valentine House: Miss fatty
Russell, corner Grace and Harrison
:. Between Marshall and cay ",s
y. -. salmon az west Clay MIS-. a. NJ
Common. 1901 east Main. ,.
2 South side OF clay: MISS I.st.ie
Crutchneld. soa west clay; Miss NOME
Klmbrough. ara west clay
10 North side OF Clay: Mrs. AUce
Rowe. ,oa west Marshall. Miss LILY DEM
Ter. ai5 east clay ,,.
Of cilper. Miss Lula Carney, ~" west
Marshall Mis-. r.. r. Seal. '25 west cay.
n south side Of Leigh: B. f. Cosby.
100 west Clay: II. $. Monds' Richmond
College 81, ,
r,,rhv eg7 west Clay: Miss Myrtle DAVIS.
- west Gay.
Il Between Leigh and Duval. from
r.rs, 10 Brook Avenue: W. T. Tyrer. 5o'
north First; Felix w Tiller. 4oS north
Second
10 Duval: u. W Raglsnd. ?o5 Floyd
avenue. T. j. Smi'her.
L. Duval 10 Baker. including Baker.
Luther Martin. corner Marshall and
Adams: Dr. r. Scott Harker, No. lol7 west
Main
j.. West side Of First from Baker
north: Mrs T.. r Smith. llj west Main,
Mrs. a y. Jenkins. 4ts west clay
10 From First 60 Centre Of 81. James.
North Of Baker: W II. Jones. Barton
Heights. r. f. Nash. 3O6 cast clay.
. Centre Of 81. James to Centre Of
-. John. North OF Baker: J. A. Purdi, .
'l6 west Marshall; Joel cook, south
Fourth street
q Centre Of st John TO Centre Of st.
Paul. North OF Baker. Ernst Wilson.
so west Grace: j. Il. Flovd. Brook turn
pix.
p Centre of 81 Paul 10 Centre Of 81.
peter. North Of Baker: Mrs. J.. j..
Crutchheid 10 south Pine. Mrs. NJ. j..
COOK south Fourth
g. centre of 81 Peters TO Centre OF
calhoun. North OF Baker: q. NJ. Rawson.
81 vest Clay: Isaac Seymour, corner
Fourth and Clay
a Centre of Calhoun. North Between
81 Peter and Brook Avenue: ! ". I'i2er ,
lla west Clay. Ed Hsgcrmcyor. 206 east
clay.
p. Brook Avenue from Broad 10 Baker.
Mrs. Laura Collins corner Second and
clay. Mrs j. H. Pond. ! east clay.
20 Brook Avenue from Baker To sum
mt Of lin beyond Er.lse: Mrs. Aden
Christian. 1917 Brook Turnpike; Mrs
Sarah + Tillcr.
= Northeast Of Erook Turnpike: Hez
Harris. F. X. Tairlamb lil} Brook Turn
pike.
* North Of Leigh Street from Brook
70 OAK: r. NJ. Foster, Thomas Traylor
lcf north First
q North of Leigh from oak 20 Hound
AIRY. V. Mckennon; W. f. Nash. Jot north
second.
These committees will meet i'm the Ice
turc-roOm o.. the First Presbyterian
church Monday afternoon. February 18th
at O'Clock TO give in their reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
Is 4 KNOCKOUT BLOW.
Complainant FiIcs n Supplemental
BiIl Against Cigarette Trust.
tNew York world)


The Cigarette Trust which does bust
ness under the high-soundlng title Of the
American Tobacco Company. received
a Knockout blow at the hands OF Chan
cellor McGill. in the Chancery Court.
Jersey city. on Monday.
Chancellor McGll handed down a
written decision allowing the At
torney-General Of the State, as complain
ant for Miller & Sons. OF Newark. TO hle
supplemental bill 10 the original com
paint This question was argued at
lergth on Monday OF last week, wheD
II. V. Iindsbury, OF the trusts counsel
made an unprovoked assault upon the
World for daring to publish the sensa-
tional admissions Of employees OF the
trust as to the crushing methods used
with dealers to control the trade.
The counsel for the American To-
hacco Company made every possible
effort to thwart the complainants from
securing the right to file supplemental
bill. as IL meant legal investigation
In detail OF all the trusts business
methods According TO Chancellor Nc
Gilrs decision. the Attorney-General must
file the supplemental bill on or before
February 10Th The American Tobacco
Company will then be given an oppor-
tunity 10 file an amended answer.
The effect OF the decision will be far
reaching II gives TO the compliments
the right 10 take the testimony or the
growers OF Virginia and Norh Carolina
and other Southern States. where the
tobacco-growng industry has been prac-
ticallv ruined by the trust. The conf
plafnants contend that they Will show ny
these witnesses that by reason OF the
manufacturers combining. not only have
the growers been injured. hut brokers and
dealers have been forced ont of business.
The testimony will be taken in the south
as soon as an amended answer Is filed
and the issues thus Joined.
The testimony will be Of a similar ma
ture as District Attorney Glenn, OF North
Carolina. contemplated when he present
ed his bill 81 complaint against the
American Tobacco Company 10 the at
tention OF Mr.. Olney. Attorney-tieneral
Of ihe United states This bill % iniictA
men, will b. brought before the grand
Jury in the Federal Court at Greensboro,
y. g.. at It's next session. which begins
April list The same cause In the indict-
ment is embodied In the supplemental bill,
which will now be- fled by the Attorney
General Of New Jersey, under Chancellor
McGllls decision.
The testimony, II Is cOntended VIII
show that the trust has the producers OF
tobacco by the throat. and that to all pur-
poses the huying-price OF the raw ma
terial shall be-" rs the contract with
retail dealers reads. at all times such
as we tthr trusU may fix ON our buying
list. AMI mere shall be no sales at higher
prices than these fixed by US"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
HAD HtSY MONTHS WOWk.
Agent TnHIor's Report to the :. \.
4. Abr. Wood. Review.

The ardOr q the Board Of Directors Of
The Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
Animals was manifested last night. when
there was q very fun attendance Of the
members at the regular ting. Those
IN attendance were the president. Dr..
Jud. y. Wood Secretary William c.
Owens. Treasurer W Ben. Palmer. Mrs
W Ben Palmer. anl Mossrs. j. r. V.
Daniel. {. X kcnnon. William Kehling
T. ". peple. John Chamblin. T.. 9. Mayo.
and W T. Townes
The report of Agent =. e. TAYLOR was
received and filed. II showed hat
nfty-two cases were investigated during
tnc month Of January. As follows: over
loaded teams. T. tea ms ordered of the
street -. horses and mules destroyed.
: dogs destroyed - complaint made TO
owners about drivers. 3, cats destroyed.
=. cared for by agent. :; afmon,ion
given !. cruelty 10 goat. !; lame horses
and mules. .. drivers whipping mules >;
horses with sore back. !. lame horses. ];
complaint made 10 parents about chill
dren being cruel to cats. .. Five cases
were found 10 be Of trihing nature. and
NJ action taken
Dr Wood made A verbal statement in
which he said th3' the officers OF the so
cietv had accomplished great deal Of
good during the present cold snap.
Horses had been blanketed and rough
shod. toamsters had refrained from load
ing 80 heavily. and at the instance of the
society cary street had been placed IN
much better condition.
letter was read from President
Haines Of the New York Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty TO Animals, In
which that gentleman explained that by
An act - The Legislature the matter of
taxing dogs and issuing medals was turned
over 10 his society Enclosed in Mr.
Hain"s's communication were number
Of pictures showing how the dogs were
caught ami cared for until claimed by the
owner OF destroyed.
Dr. Wood and NJ. owens were appoint
ID a committee 20 have suitable
s.gns painted. making requests relative 10
the care and comfort OF animals. This
WAS brought about by a statement made
hy Mr. owens hat while in Washington
last week h. noticed men carrying signs
on which Were painted tn words. please
Blanket Your Horse Humane Society"
The following new memb rs We're elected.
Nj and Mrs T. D. Addison, Mrs. T.. \.
Saunders. DR.. Fred. W. scott, Julius y.
HObson. Rev Dr. George l.. CLANCY.
Thomas f. Jeffrrss. John J. Boyle. and
Bennett Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
Gathered In Police Circles.

4 negro woman was caught stealing
coal Yesterday in the Chesapeake ana
ohio wards She was taken TO the police
station and there gave the name OF
.Nian.O-War" Nothing else could be
gotten from the woman. who VIII be III
The. Police Court this morning.
Louis Mitchell tcoiored) Will have 10
answer before Justice John this morning
the charge OF stealing bag OF potatoes
from Simon Thistle.
Joseph Bergen and Fred. Walters were
arrested Yesterday on the charge OF
lighting in the street.
The residence Of Mr. Charles Straus,
No go Grove avenue. was entered Mon
day night 10y thief. who carried OF
three overcoa,s and n lambreQuin. An
entrance was effected by breaking a
pane Of glass over the bolt TO the win
dow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
A RICHMOND NAV MANN,
"'' "'''"n C"yce Captures -. ,o
Charlotte Couu,, p.,

LII NcHBcRG' VA. February :. -,so..
cial)-one u the prettlos, homo v-.,.,.le-
OF me winter took place al noon today =,
.ne residence OF Mr. ". " Franklin q,
Madison street. Tho contracting part,e,
being Mrs. Elizabeth Agnes nan -.
ioVe county. and Mr.. Milton 80.
richmond. The ceremony Was per,,-,,,,,.,
by Rev Mr., Atwcll. OF Certen.r. -.
and the following couples ao,.l '''''. 20
t"ndsnts: Miss Lola VI. Jsnni,s. 49,,
Robert = Franklin. ana M.. l. pr.
FRANKLIN. az Pampln's. ana AZ ~
watkins. OF Richmonl =
Inc ribbon bearers We're Master, t,.,...
heckey' Eddie Baker. Hcrber Hsml,, 49,, ~
Harry Franklin. Tho bride D.. ~.
charming ptesence AMI varied aeon.
rhshmen,s. ani is widely known .n,
esteemed both hero and olseetero -
me state The groom Is resiier, =,
richmond and has long been conne,,e,
with the American Tobacco ro,,,.,..'
the happy couple left on the north .i@.c 4,
IRAN for an extended trip north
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
Personals and Briefs.


Hon. T.. G. Nenable. Of Petersburg WIS
at the Capitol yesterday.
The smallpox quarantine at the Indian
reservation has been raised.
W. W. Dickinson Sheriff Of Charlotte
was at the Capitol yesterday.
Mrs. Carrie Mitchell is very i'll ut her
home. ia south First street
Commonweal,h's-Atto Herbert l.
Lewis. of King William. was in the city
yesterday.
Miss Grace Boswell. Of Washington, is
visiting Miss jamie Grigg. Of No. 9S
east Main street.
Mr.. George \ Noting. who tainted in
tho Circuii-Ccurt room Monday. was
all right Yesterday
Miss Kate Wallace. of 81 west Grace,
Is in New Orleans. visiting her uncle
Major Walter Crouch
Mr. II. H. Denoon 81 the real-estate firm
of DenOon. Topper q CO., - out, after
a brief spell OF sickness.
In the Chancery Court yesterday r. r..
Roberts qualified as executor Of the
estate Of Mary \. Roberts.
Mr.. Nicholas Neurohr. who had relatives
in this city. died in Baltimore Monday,
after short illness. from apoplexy.
Miss Clara He'll Davis. Of the Uni
versity Of Virginia, is the guest of Mrs
Mai Patterson. 81 south Third street
Mr.. Sidney p. Eppcs Register of the
Land Ofiice. has rented the house AT NO
2lS south Third street. and is moving his
furniture in.
CAPTAIN r. G. Morton. Of stanton. who
IS almost as well known here as at his
own home. Is in the city for the first
time for some time.
The funeral OF Mrs Charles f.. Ellison.
whose death was announced in ycSter-
days Dispatch. Will take place from
Groye-Avenue Baptist church this after
noon at o'clock.
Mr. W. G. Adams. Superintendent Of
the Gas-Works. who has been confined 10
his house hy sickness for the past ten
DAYS, was out on the street yesterday,
very much improved
\ meeting Of the Board Of Governors
of the Masonic Home was held in the
Office of Major \. X. Courtney Yesterday
afternoon. and considerable business Of
routine nature was transacted.
Mr.. James +. Scott. the owner Of John
Henry. Of Graham, y g, are stopping
at The Imperial Hotel John K. Gentry is
said to be one Of the fastest PAGERS.
record OF 2.B S..
Mrs. J. A Cosby Was summoned yester-
day 10 her sisters. Mrs. &. L. Marablo's.
coax Tree" York county. By telegram
announcing the death OF her mother. Mrs.
Mary \. Davis. which occurred suddenly
yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Hlrrisop Donnan.
Of Nashville. Tenn. Mrs. Maxwell kevan
DOnnaD. of Crewe Va. and AIRS. Chap
man. Of Petersburg. returned home yes
terday. after short but pleasant visit
To their sister. Mrs. NJ. r.. Wilson, of the
Madison Flats south Fifth street.
At meeting of American Lodge Build
ing Association Monday night the follow
ing Board Of Directors Was elected for the
ensuing year: William Spain. oscar y.
Grown. Aaron DOdson. \. Myers, Gran
Vile Marks. Samuel Lemus, Jr., James
Gray. Paul Ballou. Freeman Harris,
Nathan Moore William Turpin. John ii.
Cooper. and John H. Walker. The Board
Of Directors then elected the following
officers: President. William Spain: Vice
President, oscar y. Brown. Secretary
Aaron DodsOn Lot Committee. H.
Cooper. O. y. Brown, and \. Dodson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
DIED Ex ROUTE TO THE HOME.


Mr.. w A. Woodward. an inmate OF
the Lee Camp Soldiers Home. while re-
turning 10 that institution late Monday
night. fell on Cary street between Elm
and Cedar and expired almost imme-
diately.
Mr.. Woodward was accompanied by an
other veteran. and both had been to the
city. where they had drunk too much.
When found the dead man was lying on
the ground with his head pillowed I'm the
lap of his companion, who was quietly
sleeping under the influence OF the IN
toaicants which he had drunk.
The authorities Of the home were COM
municatod with and the body was moved
there and prepared for burial. Magistrate
Tyler Of the county, was notified yes
T. r,lay OF the death. and went to the
home where he viewed the body and de-
cided an inquest unnecessary, as death
evidently resulted from exposure.
The deceased came TO the home from
AIbemarle county. He was 81 years of
age. and was a member OF Company G..
Nineteenth Virginia Infantry. Nothing Is
known as 20 his relatives, If he had any
living. The funeral will take place at
HOLLYWOOD Cemetery to-day at noon. Rev.
Or NJ -. Hoge will cf'icia'e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
A PRETTY WINSTON WEDDING.
Miss Carrie shelton Becomes the
Bride OF Nr. 4. ID. Ogburn.

WINSTON. y. C.. February l2-(Spe-
cial)-A bright and happy marriage took
place at The Moravian church in Salem.
At o'clock this afternoon. the contract
ing parties being Miss Carrie Shelton. one
of Wnstons accomplished daughters. and
Mr.. Charles - Ogburn. member OF the
tobacco manufacturing firm Of Ogburn.
I'm q 60. Bishop Ronlih1ler ofciated.
The bride and groom were the recipients
OF many handsome AMI cosby presents.
Mr. and Mrs Ogburn ,eft on the eye
ming train for an extended bridal trip.
They will visit New orleans. Tayas. cali
cornia. and return through the North
west
Severe weather continues here. II Is
showing tonight. Wiuston-Salen are
helping their poor. The cold snap Il
having a bad effect on an business.
The Rubenstein Concert CLUB OF Salem
gave highly pleasing and creditable en-
tertainment tonight Miss Emma Line
back. late Of New York. and DR.. Charles
Turner. Of Statesyille. took prominent
parts in the rendition Of the splendid pro-
gramme The proceeds % the entertain
ment 10 10 the Twin-City Hospital AS
sDciatiOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-13
BATCH OF NEW BILLS.
AMONG THEM 4 MEASURE TO RE-
PEAL THE ELECTION LAW.
Making Trusts ana Combination s
InlRw ful-BilI to Sell iOO.OOO Acres
of CurrItuck-Soumd Land Tabled
Six Per Cent.

RALEIGH, n. c.. February i2.-(Spe-
claI. The principal new bills introduced
I'm the Legislature to-day were 10 give
school districts power to vote special
taxes for schools: 20 charter the Tennes-
see and Ohio railway. 10 provide FOR
sessions OF the Legislature every four
years: TO repeal the act Incorporating
the Eastern band OF Cherokee Indians.
to repeal the present election law. The
last is the much-tslked-ot bill which has
been SO long in preparation.
DEFINE TRUSTS
Other new bills were TO define trusts
and combinations and make them unlaw-
full: 10 abolish the Office OF superintendent
OF public buildings; TO incorporate the
Farmers Life Association OF North Caro-
lima, and TO increase the number Of
directors OF the Western Hospital at
Morganton.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill to lend $1,000 to the Confederate
Monument Association was made special
order for February I'D. The bill to sell
10000 acres OF currituck sound land TO
shooting clubs was tabled. after long
county commissioners 10 accept bonds of
guarantee companies.
The per cent. interest hill was dis
cussed. but was referred TO the Judiciary
Committee. An effort will be made TO
make IL conform to the New York law
and its supporters will take IL ny to-
morrow and press IL through
A SILVER TICKET
IL IL the plan OF some Of the North
Carolina silvcr-men 70 nominate rs Pres,-
dent Teller and as Nice-Presdent crisp.
They claim that this ticket viii sweep
North Carolina by 5000 votes.
John G. Scarborough. state Superintend-
ent of Public instruction. has received
$3.50 from Dr. Curry, from the Peabody
fund. for the State Normal and Indus
trial School making $3.50 from him for
that school this year.
\ bill was introduced In the Legislature
to-day TO abolish the present BOARD OF
Trustees OF the Institution for the Blind.
here and provide for the election of a
Board OF Directors. the purpose being
TO put In F'usionlSts The bill provides for
what il terms non-partisan board. The
plan is TO get rid Of the Democratic oiti-
GERS, etc.
FUSIONISTS SEATED.
Two Fusionists Norment and Smith
from Robeson. were today seated N the
Legislature in place o. Payne and car
lisle payne is ne author Of the present
elcction-law. against which the wrath OF
the Fusionists was so directed IN the
last campaign He and Carlisle made no
contest
Hon II. q. Ewart. who introduced the
first bill to change the present system OF
county government. tells me he viii press
that measure. no matter what the caucus
does His bin provides for direct election
~ county commissioners and magistrates
By the people.
The House Elections Committee is now
at work on the contested election case Of
Person OFusionisU against Tomllnson
Democrat. from wilson