The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-12
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
ELtCTORdL COLLEG err BRYAN
III VOTLs. SEWdLL z. WATSON 8.
Claim of Defeating Priichard- Came
ron and Mnddill on the Scene.

RALEIGH. ". c.. Jan. n.-Special.-To-
day the eleven electors. composing the
electoral college. met in the senate cham
Der az the adjournment of the Senate.
and cast their votes for the president. of
the United states. There were present
many ladies' to see the casting Of the
votes The votes are by the fusion Of the
Populists. National Silver Party. and
Democrats. K. u. DIyis presided 1t the
meeting.
Sir. Klutz. Of salisbury. made the fin
est address. Mr.. Thomas. Of Newberne.
nominated Mr. Bryan for President. Mr..
Kiu.z seconded the nomination. All cleo
tors voted for Mr. Bryan for President.
Seven voted Tor Sewall md siX for Wat
son Tor Vice President. Mr.. Locke Craige
l. the messenger to carry the vote 10
Washington.
FOPCLISTS WEAKEN.
The Populists are weakening in their
claims Of defeating Prtchard. II Is said
tonight that tie boilers from the Popu-
list caucus Friday night have to-day
pledged themselves TO Pritchard. There
were short sessions OF the Senate and
House. To attend the electoral college.
The Republican Daily Tribune made It's
first appearance yesterday II is Il neat
paper. fun of rows.
DIR. MARSHALL ILL.
Rev. Dr. NJ NJ Marshall. the beloved
rector of Christ church. suffered yester-
day from an attack of vertigo. and had
10 be assisted from the pulpit before he
had finished his sermon This will be
heard with sorrow by the many riends
OF pr Marshall
The Grand Lodge Of Masons meet h%-c
tomorrow The lack OF hotel accommo-
datious will Doe felt more than ever.
A bin was introduced i'm the House on Sat
OF the Railroad Commission.
The bill 10 repeal the assignment act
OF 1875 passed AN its readings.
Housor introduced bill TO limit clerks
of legislature 20 salary of 50 per day.
Sutton introduced bill 10 allow judges
10 limit lawyers speeches except IN CAPT
tai cases.
In the Senate Senator Atwater intro
duced a resolution looking into the
charges made by the News and Observer.
OF this city. that Hanna money was being
freely used 10 luy senator's votes for
PritcharG. Those making tho charge will
have 10 bring proof.
This morning Senator Cannon. OF CALI
foruil. and Wardell. of the National
Porulist Committee reached here 10 lend
"a hand 10 Butler in the senatorial fight.
Butler is still sure of Pritchard's de-
feat and Congressman skinner is sull
sure OF his election.
skinner declares the majority Of the
populist National Committee are with
him and no says no will win for Pitch
ard without outside help.
TAXABLE VALUES
An abstract OF the listed taxables for
1896 has been furnished by Auditor Fur
man. 20 State Treasurer Worth for the
use Of tho Legislative Finance Commit
tee. on this the lS97-s levy will be based
The valuation II real estate and personal
property In 1895 was 500 >6l. 49, ana FOR
1896. 500 93io9f a shortage Of Nl2Ll35.
Tho railway taxes for 1896 are s265lC. 096.
one cent on the 500 valuation would raise
So. 63l CO. less the cost of collection. and
S2j coo yearly may be expected from
schedule b AMI g. taxes. and other privi-
loge taxes. leaving s6-50c 10 Doe raised.
The Auditor says "a levy of . cents on the
500 dollars will raise this amount.