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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-04
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

The House met at 10, and Rev. DIR.
Simms offered the opening prayer.
Bills We're introduced as follows:
By Barrow, to allow Franklin county
to issue bonds to pay its debt, and to
appoint trustees of the Presbyterian
church at Louisburg.
BY Chapman, to incorporate Winter
vile, Pitt county.
BY Parker, of Perquimans, to prohibit
the sale of liquor IN Hartford town
ship, Pamheo county.
BY Rawls, to work Northampton's
roads by taxation.
BY Price, 10 amend the law as to elee-
ti0n of county superintendents of edN-
cation, so as to restore the same.
BY Price, to allow Monroes commas
s.Oners to elect a tax collector; to es-
tablish graded schools at Monroe: to
relieve tax payers Of Monroe.
BY Nelson, to establish a new polling
place i'm Little River Township, Cald-
well county.
BY Bryan, of Edgecombe, TO fix the
bond of the register of deeds of Edge
combe.
BY Pmnix, to allow ex-Sheriff Bailey
of Dare to collect arrears of taxes.
BY Hare, to prevent destruction of hive
trees by mmbermen.
BY Allen, to allow Randolph TO sell
the county home.
BY Hare to protect owners of almber
trees.
ny Wrenn, TO protect wild animals in
Chatham.
By Chapan to make the Cape Fear and
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Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that You have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laXatlves or
other remedies are then not needed IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slllllful
physicians, hut if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
,.sed and gives most general satisfaction.
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NIGHT SESSION.

NIGHT SESSION.
The House met at 7:30 p. m. Bills were
acted on rs follows
Bill to repeal the charter of Shelby was
tabled
Bills passed protecting pigeons in Lee
noir county; to protect birds in Curri-
tuck; to protect fish in Rockingham: to
amend the charter of the Toxaway Com
pany in Pennsylvania county; to prohibit
sale Of spurious liquors in two miles of
the Henderson Cotton Mills in Vance
county; resolution urging Senators
and Representatives i'm Congress to Sc
cure the repeal of the civil service law;
to repeal chapter 81, acts Of 1895, so far
as it applied to Stokes county.
BIZ to reduce the salary of the State
Librarian from $1,000 to $500 came up
with a favorable report. Lusk asked
who introduced it. He was informed Cur
RE was the author Currie did not at
tempt to explain it, but said he intro
duced it by request. Lusk moved to
table the bill. On this motion Mckenzie
demanded the yeas and nays and the call
was sustained. The vote was yeas 46:
nays A. There was considerable amuse-
ment during the vote. tTyhe bin was
drawn by Hall. one Of the House EN-
ployes.l
Bill to repeal chapter 400 of the public
laws of 1893 was supported by Chaplin,
who said it was the purpose to make a
land grant color of title was taken up.
Lusk said there was a pretty tolerably
hot discussion on this bill in the Judi
ciary committee, which reported it ia
vorably. He opposed the bill, saying it
was unfair. Sutton, of Cumberland, said
it was far-reaching. and moved to re-
commit the bin to the Judiciary commit
tee, which course was taken.
Bills passed to allow Randolph county
to sell the county home in order to buy
another site nearer Asheboro; to make
fee for impounding stock in stock law
Districts 10 cents instead of 80 cents.
in Bmcombe, Vance, Haywood, T'yrrell,
Surry, Dayie Cumberland, Halifax,
Wilkesb0ro, Madison counties Bills
passed Amending the Buncombe road
law, and providing graded schools at
Whiteville, Columbus county; to prohibit
the shooting of wild fowl in Dare county
from a boat battery.
McCraEy said that one OF the greatest
questions which would come before this
legislature was the matter of the am
nullment or ratification of the lease of the
North Carolina Railroad, and moved that
the public printer furnish copies of the
odd lease, and the new one, ten to each
member. Lusk said committee should
prepare TINS matter for the public prin-
ter. McCrary then said he would bring
up the matter regularly tomorrow.
At 9:05 the House adjourned until 10
a. N.
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THE News AND OBSERVER r. FEBRUARY A. 1897.

companies to purchase or operate any
other road in such a manner as TO lessen
competition, and giving power to annul
charter of any roads which attempt to
parallel roads owned by the State, came
up with favorable committee report.
the committee adding provision to pre-
vent pooling or any such plan to lessen
competition, the penalty being not less
than 5000 nor more than $4,000.
Pearson said he introduced the bill.
which was in the interest of the whole
people and aimed at no one road that in
Georgia there was such q law and that
Governor Russell had recommended the
passage of such an act. The bill passed
second reading. Young objected to
third reading but was overwhelmingly
voted down and the bill passed.
Bill passed chartering the Bank of
Greenvile.
Bill to exempt property owners of Muir
freesboro (who lost property by fre),
from tax was re-referred to the finance
committee, it being stated that it was
bad bill.
Bill to make the term of register of
deeds four years, after 1898, was also
tabled.
Bill passed providing for collection of
arrears of taxes in Jackson county.
Bin that when deed is filed without
witness the grantOr may be subpOenaed
to provide witness to such deed. passed
after explanation by Lusk that it provides
that i'll case a person who makes a deed
refuses to acknowledge the validity wit
nesses may be subpOenaed to prove the
grantor's handwriting.
Bill to protect deer in Hyde county
during seven months of the year passed.
BY leave Hancock introduced bill
TO abrOgate and report the charter of the
GOldsboro and Morehead Railway Com
Iany, to which letters patent were issued
ny the Secretary of State and filed in
Wayne county October 80, last.
At o'clock the House took recess
until 1870 p. m.
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NO GOLD CONTRACT
Thas Was the Decree CT the
Senate Yesterday.
COUNTY FIGHT A DRAW
HOUSE REFUSES TO VOTE FOR
FEMALE NoTARIES PUBLIC.
peARsoN's BILL PASSES HOUSE

Railroads Cannot Purchase Competing
I igns Or - as a POOL TO Lessen
sscfppsttion Cumberland
County in Criminal
Circuit.
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PETITIONS.

CaBe, to order at ten o'clock. Prayer
nv Senator Utley.
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MFR. Alexander, by request, petluAon
from employees IN Victor Cotton Mills
I'm relation 10 hours of labor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
YELLOW FEvER sirUArioS.
Many New Cases Are Reported in New Orr
leans.


NEW ORLEANS, oct. 9-The fever
situation o. practically unchanged and
new cases were numerous. coming from
all parts Of the city, the foci belng widely
distributed. There are thirty-three new
cases and four deaths.
EDWARDS. MISS, Oct s.-There has
been one death from yellow fever-that OF
Mrs. Burt Walton, and seventeen new
cases.
MOBILE. ALA, oct s.-Five cases
three deaths and two reeoveries Is the
yellow fever record for the twenty-Iour
hours ending at noon to-day
WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.-Surgeon-Gen-
oral Wyman's bulletin covering the yel-
low fever situation FOR yesterday, gives
the following results:
New Orleans, 40 new cases, deaths;
Mobile. new cases, no deaths; Alec, Ala
1 case, no deaths; Biloxi. Miss, IL cases.
one death; Ocean Springs, no cases, and
no deaths; Scranton, II cases, and no
deaths: Edwards Miss, i cases, and 4
deaths: Nitta Yuma. case, ana no
deaths. Reports from Clinton and Hen
derson's Point DELAYED
GALVESTON, TEN. Oct. o-Dr. Cute.
ras the expert reports that there are
eight cases of yellow fever in TINS CITY
but the local physicians insist that h'
Is mistaken. 1... C,,,f
bereon Tonight received a telegram from
state Health Officer Swearingen, who y
at Houston, stating that he IS Just II
roccipt of a telegram from Acting Mayor
Skinner Of Galveston, stating that CIl,ee
States Expert Guterds fad oiasnoseu
case Of yellow fever there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
TO BEA SPICY COURTMARTIAL
Mr. John H, Hartman to be Tried Upon
Charges Of InSubOrdlnatlOn.
ESCORTED LADIES TO The ARHORY
And when His Captain Ordered Him 10
Put on His Uniform and Appear for
Inspection He Positively Dsa
clined 10 DO So.

It leaked out last night that rather
unusual trial for alleged insubordination
will be heard this week before the gene
raj court-martial. of which Major w. y.
Simons, of the Howitzers, IS president.
The matter has been discussed in a quiet
way among a few military men for seve-
raj days. but there was certain secrecy
maintained in a rather rigid sort Of way,
and not until last night did the reports
about the affair reach a Times represen-
tatiye.
From all that could be learned It seems
that Mr.. John II. Hartman. who was
sergeant in Company c, Guard of the
Commonwealth, First Virginia Regiment.
is charged with INSTRUMENTATION, and VIII
be tried this week. probably Tuesday.
ESCORTED TWO LADIES.
Sergeant Hartman attended the regular
inspection OF the company on the evening
of Tuesday, September ed. He appeared
in civilian dress and acted as the escort
Of two young ladies.
After he reached the Armory, Captain
George z. Shackelford. OF Company G.,
cd him to put on his uniform and appear
with his company for regular inspection
by Colonel Stern. This Mr.. Hartman de-
clined 20 do. Captain Shackelford then
I'm his official capacity formally ordered
Mr.. Hartman TO appear in uniform, but
again he positively declined TO do so, and
then the Captain tried 10 force him.
There was some firm language, ana II
IS said a scufle took place at the Armory,
which attracted considerable commotion.
ORDERED UNDER ARREST.
Captain Shackelford then had Mr.. Hart
man ordered under arrest and preferred
charges against him for insubordination.
Mr. Hartman, however. did not appear
in his company at the inspection, but es-
cortcd the young ladies back TO their
homes later I'm the evening. The affair
created a good deal OF comment at the
time, and it was stated last night that
the trial would De more than ordinarily
interesting 1t was further stated that
one OF the ablest lawyers IN the city hAd
been retained by Mr.. Hartman as his
counsel I'm the trial, but when seen last
night this lawyer stated that he knew
nothing about the case.
Captain ShackclfOrd was seen last night
I'm regard to the affair but positively de-
cllnod 90 say anything for publication
further than that the charges had been
preferred against Mr. Hartman. lie
would not deny the rumors about the
case. Developments are watched with
interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10

The Curious and Distressing Case OF the
Burnine steamer MnyGeid.

NORFOLK. VA, oct. 9.-Special-The
term Of imprisonment OF Nathaniel Sykes
alias McCreary. I'm the city jail for the
theft of n bicycle expired to-day. He was
Immediately rearrestcd on charSe or
using the mails for fraudulent purposr~
on a warrant sworn out by a. A. Eskridge,
I'm Staunton, Va. II Is alleged that while
there he secured large amounts or goods
bv mail. for which he made no returns.
While I'm the valley city Sykes WOOed ana
won one of the prettiest girls IN the Town
running Off with her. and Afterwards
deserting her for another whom ne mar
ried. The charge Of blgamy he VIII also
have TO answer He was first arrested
on a train, and made a desperate resist
ance. Sykes comes or q good Virginia
family. c....
Club for the winter season took place to-
dav. and was n notable event. Ihree
hundred members participated.
The case Of the steamer Mayield which
nut into port ahre for relief on MONDAY,
is curious and distressing. Inc Mayheid
has a cargo Of nearly 1000 bales OF cotlon
bound for Bremen She has been unable
either 10 eXtinguish the IRE or unloau
the cargo, because the authorities pre-
vented H. This was attempted at the
wharf Of the Consolidated Compress COM
panv. Portsmouth. but was stopped Tor
fear Of fire The ship, with her smouideI-
ing cargo, lies off Pinner's Poinl aWaltlns
some concession from the Portsmouth au-
thoritics. 49,
A good deal Of overtime work has been
1ore in the uavv-vard I'm the past rev
dqvs on the cruiser BrOoklynS steam
rines. which are said 10 be in q pretty
bad way. The Nessel nepdLtulJ i ltoai'
TIampton Roads has been delayed since
Thursdav when she was expected 70 san
for tho southern proving ground Where
the fleet now s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
rnr oroRGr coADINATIoN.
4 Statement Explaining Its Union with
the Citizens Ticket.

NEW YORK, oct 9.--.After a meeting
of the Campaign Committee selected py
Henry George had been concluded at the
Union Square Hotel, after IL O'Clock 70
nieht. d statement explaining the coInDi-
nation of the George ticket in New I 19lA 1
county with that OF tho Citizens Union
was made public. IT says;
.The purnosc Of the me- ASSOCIATED un-
der the name Of the Democracy OF Ihonias
Jefferson is tw0fold; rr.,.,,.
primarily, they desire to elect liehry
George Mayor of Greater New YORK ana
10 this end they will insist that every
personal interest shall be- subordinatedi;.
Second. They propose 20 hSht VIZ WI
every weapon at their disposal the aoi aoihl-
nation Of the Democratic party OF Great
or New York by those un- Democrat,l q pc
forces Of which Richard croker rs lne
decentralization. and through the influence
Of which that party. which In its essen
fials should be a party OK the people,
has become. I'm New York city az any
rate. the political weapon OF the pflNi-
legged classes. A., .,,,
..,rhe defeat Of Tammany is the triumph
OF Democracy The defeat OF PlalusIn ls
the triumph Of that type Of isepuplicaillSiiI
which had its origin with the men VII
nominated Abraham Lincoln Tor inc
presidencv OF the United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
RrPuBnlcAN FOLITIcs.
CAPTAIN Lurty Charges Unfairness in the
Convention at Lynchburg

HARRIsONBURG, VA. Oct. 9-spe-
cial-The Republican County Convention
met here to-day to nominate candidates
for the Legislature. The organization OF
Republicans, led By County Chairman a.
c. Ker and 4. Z. Funkhouser' editor OK
the state Republican, were IN charge.
The Lambitcs were expected to affiliate
with the organization faction In the nomi-
nation Of these candidates. but the pro-
ceedlng5 proven that swords have not
been sheathcd on either side.
w. Harvey Zirkle and John i. Senger
were Nominated.
Mr.. Zrkle is one OF the present repre-
sentatives Mr.. Senger is an ex-member
Of the House.
After nominations were made, resolu-
tions were adopted, endorsing Mckin-
leys administration, favoring fair cleo
tions. and strongly endorsing the regular
organization OF the state.
Ii IS generally admitted that the dis
cord now prevailing in the Republican
ranks assures the election Of the Demo-
cratic candidates.
To-day's convention afforded Captain
Warren S. Lurty the first public opportu-
nitv Of expressing his sentiments I'm refer
ence 10 the Lynchburg convention. and
his defeat for the Gubcrnatorlal nomina-
tion. and he expressed himself very posi-.
lively in n speech before the convention
to-day.
He emphatically announced that he will
not support the nominees OF the Lynch
burg convention. and charges that there
was gross unfairness i'm the count OF votes
on ballot for candidate for Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
Petersburg News.

PETERSBURG VA. oct Especial
Mr.. Samuel Burwell left this morning for
PaWtuckett, II. l.. where on next Monday
of that city
He is book-keeper for w L. Zimnor &
Co. tobacconists.
The committee appointed from A. +.
Hin Camp 10 meet the Light Artillery OF
Massachusetts,. who will arrive here Mon
day night next, at G o'clock, held a meet
ing this afternoon and perfected all ar
rangements for the reception Of the Wis
itOrs. who viii stop at the Shirley Hotel.
The committee will escort them TO A. T..
HUI camp Hall where a collation. VIII be
spread. visitors Will spend Tuesday visit
ing he battlelields IN front Of Petersburg.
From hero they will go 30 Richmond.
Captain j. w. Sewers. who has been re-
moved IRON the Office OF Supervisor OF
Road. Departn cnt OF the Norfolk and
Western railroad. will remain in the SER
vice OF the company al Grove. either as
yard master or keeper of the coal wharf.
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the bar were his former pupils, OF this no
was especially proud and loved 10 speak
He was married when quite young 70
Miss Margaret +. Holt, OF Northampton
county. In lS$3 he was married TO MISS
Julia Waring, OF Essex county. or the
nine children by his first marriage, four
survive him: Mrs. Thos. T.. Bagby and
Mr.. ]. H. Scott. OF West Point, Va. and
Mrs. r. W. Eubank and Mr.. Geo. X.
Scott. OF Essex county. He also leaves
widow and four children by second mar
riagc.
He was born in Northampton county,
near the old Arlington estate.
Mrs. James Lipscomb has been stricken
with paralysis. She is speechless and help-
less. Mrs. Q. II. Hart, Of Farmvlne' w.
f.. Lipscomb. OF Urbanna, and W. ..
Lipscomb. OF Suffolk. have been called TO
her bedside.
Robert Hasklns, OF King and queen, mas
gone 10 Nashville, Tenn, 10 attend fea-
BODY Institute. for which he had won a
scholarship by competitive examination.
The White Squadron left yorktown
Monday. -,
quality and demand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
DR., JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM.
Death Of This Distinguished Educator in
ParmVille.
US ATTACKED WITH MENINGITIS.
Paralysis Follows and lie Survives only
Few Days-A CIassmate of Senator
DaoIeI--AFine Career-His Work
st the Normal School.

FARNfyILLE, VA, oct. Especial
Tonight at sos o'clock, DR.. John A
Cunnlngham, principal Of the State Fe-
male Normal School here, breathed his
last after a short but painful illness. He
had been sick since Monday with menin-
gifts. and last night he was stricken with
paralysis. The attending physicians had
no hope Of his recovery from the time
Of the diagnosis Of his case.
DR.. McIwaine. president Of Hampden-
Sidney College. to-day said that the fac
ultv Of Hampden-Sidney College enter
tained the highest opinion Of DIR. Cum
ningham, and deeply lament his death.
He said that his success in the
conduct OF the Normal School had been
wonderful and the impression he has
made on the young ladies' committed to
his charge will prove a lasting blessing.
DIR. CUNNINGHAM.
John A. Cunningham was born in the
cit7 Of Richmond, June a. lsl5. He was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10

Amelia Failed 70 send n Delegation-Three
Men in the Field,

BURKEVILLE. VA. oct. Especial
Tho Republicans legislative delegates,
named at Nouoway. met here to-day
but the Amelia delegation turned up MISS
ing. r. G.. Dyson was elected chairman,
and JOhn ". Ovcrton secretary. lhe com
Ncntion decided &c was not to The best in-
terest of the Republican party 10 place n
legislative candidate in the field. iniS
decision was caused by the failure or
Amelia 20 send her delegation ana from
the fact that there are three candidates
already in the race. james Mann, the
Democratic nominee, w q. Butter, or
Crew who announced himf NJ an inde-
pendent Democrat and r. NJ White. "a
colOred independent Republican, or Ame-
la.
The convention did not pledge its sup
port or give endorsement 10 either candi-
date. but endorsed the State ticket, as
nominated az Lynchburg. Interviews with
prominent white and cOlOred leaders es-
tablishcd the fact that large number
Of Republicans will not vote for legisia-
tive ticket. but confne themselves entire
~ 10 the State nominees.
w. G.. Butler was I'm tOeA during tho
convention. and it was thought by some
that ne would be endorsed, and we'll
authenticated rumOr has 10 that, having
failed Of such endorsement, he VIII re-
tire from the fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
Not Guiteau's Pistol.

WASHINGTON. October 9-The where
abouta OF the long-iost revolver used by
Guiteau in the assas nation OF President
Garfield which the police authorities
several DAYS AGO announced had been
found and turned over 10 them is appa-
rently still a mystery The weapon which
the police hold. and which is said to have
been I'm the possession Of the late Judge
Advocate General Swain. United States
army IS q wooden handled weapon. while
the newspaper records examined to-day
uniformly described the weapon as hay
ing a white bone or ivory handle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
Ihe MonetarH Commission.

WASHINGTON. oct. 9.-The Monetary
Commission will rec0nvone in tnls CITY
on Monday. During the recess the sub
committee on metallic currency consist
Ing OF G.. Stewart Pa-tis0n, Of Philadei-
phia: Professor Laughlin, OF chicago
and Mr.. Garnett. Of California, have
been in session and have embodied the
result OF their preliminary work In a re
port which Will bo submitted to the lull
commission.
The members have prepared a list Of
questions concerning an branches Of the
subject to be nyeat.gated under the
heads:
Metallic Currency, Demand Obligations
and Banking which are being sent broad
cast over the country to bankers, mer-
chants, students Of finance and all others
whose replies are likely 10 be Of service
TO the Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10
CnmmIng.Nontaeue Conte.t.

HAMPTON. VA, oct. 9-Spocial.-Dr.
J. w. Bowdair. chairman of The Demo-
cratic Committee of Accomac. has issued
a cal 10 the delegates of the Parksley
convention to meet on next Monday for
the purpose OF nominating a candidate
for the Legislature TO represent Elizabeth
City and AccOmac counties.
A large number Of the Hamptonians will
be present and doubtless the hardest fight
of the campaign will be made AT the con-
vention. The result OF the primary held
ia this county last week has been sent to
Chairman BOwdair. and also "a long list
OF names Of Democrats who took no part
IN the primary has been sent. Both the
friends Of Mr.. Montague and Mr.. Cum
ming are confident OF winning the favor
OF the Accomac Democrats and both par
ties VIII so over with the intention Of
winning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-10

NEW YORK. oct. 9-The Republican
municipal nominations We're ratified to-
night at q mass-moeuns at Cooper
Union.
Every scat in tho big hall was occu-
pied. General Tracy was enthusiast
caliy received. Tho principal address
was by Senator Foraker. OF Ohio, His
chief attention was given TO am analy-
sis OF the records Of the opposition ficS-
cts in the field, and included "A strong
arrairnmcnt OF Low as "a passive Re-
publican and acknowledged free trader
Henry Georges name was received with
mingled cheers and Kisses.