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The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

committee Ia ianoIInH IIuru tU PIuUiu 'e a financial bill, but it is only another ease of "Much ado about nothing" as there are about as many different opinions in the committee as there are members, and each opinion is represented by bill framed by it's owner. It has been said that Czar Reed, in selecting this com mittee, chose men whom he knew would never agree on bill, and it looks that way.
 Representative Sullivan, of Mississip- pi, in his speech against the payment ot pensions to wealthy men, quoted exten- sively from General H V. BoyntOn's recent arraignment of the injustice of the pension laws as now administered. because he endorsed what that gentle man had sad and knew that nobody could ralse any question ot General Boyntou's right to criticize. Although the pension bill passed by the house carrie an appropriation of more than $141 ,0OO, ,OO0-something like g for each man, woman and child in the United States-it was rushed through the house in an hour or two and every amendment proposed hy democs ats Was voted down. Representative Dingley's remark that oi every $5 paid ont 1y the government 2 went to pay pensions and fifty cents to p.v interest on the public debt, all ,homs.r not made for such d Pnrpo~e, oust.t, in view uf the p ohahlr pension d.;i.i' oi $lJ.4Jj,jjG 'n the 'rx fs';l a3i n aln m ed 'i~@i e nj the :. fa.n.-t- -ltiuu |" lncrrase '"n. h"ndr" i etna+- f, cdssr many De Son~ ''
 g.tukup caps
 : 20 ar:i-a.. .s:ia.n f.at at 'ht Ic.a.us af tGe d-mocIa,e oi ..-. house ,a a. Di5 this werk II will be decided i ..Ga it pa x our-fia". 4"1 '' t-,- .," olpo ,untt. i.- ,"tr'"t' '' to'
 -,-.n,c rc-.luItn decia'i"g i'' tie
 a,...uiii"n oi unun n''fi'I' amy .iout,d by ,Fr house; To that the calcre w,il declare the party "pposed 'o ear!, <. d every financial necommth"a- t,,, m ,.ls. .,l the administration. u IS D.. ..k.lv tHai the caucns will say any thin. ahn.t the silver question. Ihe position of the party is too w''il known to need any new declaI ation Tn favor ol silver. The caucus will probably de- clare against tfIe annexation of Hawaii either by treaty or legislation, and It may also declare against the enactment of lire bankruptcy law, but there IS doubt about the latter action. as there are some strong advocates of the bank rupt law among the democrats. and oth ers who doubt the wisdom of trying tc make it party question.
 The report that gar Reed is in sym patl,v with the fight on civil service re form. because he recognizes in 1t ; means of lessening Mr. Mckinley chances for a renomination was partial Iy confirmed by the attendance at eau GUS of republican representatives called to consider ways and means of fightln
 the present civil service law, and brin
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Hoods Pills act harmoniously with Hoods Sarsaparilla, gentle, efficient.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Durrant will be hanged at San Quen- tin Friday, JanasryT.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Threatened Disruption of the
 Republican Party.

Threatened Disruption of the
 Republican Party.
 From Our Regulsr Correspondent
 WASHINGTON, December 21, 1897
 The man who would have predicted the present condition of the Washington end of the republican party little more than year ago when it had just elected preside mt and majority of the house, would not have been given credit for sonnd judgment. even hy the hiitrrest enemy of that party hi fact, ii k now difficult for one not in Washingt n, to believe the extent of the disruption of the party. Nothing can better illustrate this than the attitude nf tine republicans i'. conyrpss towards the recommenda- 'i1t~ made ny NJ. Nick nley's message. oi anywhere near the solid republican vote in either h anrh of congress M'. Mckinley asked indirectly, Secretary ! uage directly, for the retirement 0f the gleenhacks. but if the democrats and popuists refrain from vo. ing, 1t is doubt fni whether a bill providing therefor could pass either branch of congress i; Nr. McKinley's Cuban Hey is con 7'ail'iy and openly assaulted by repuhli- cans; he asked for the immediate ratiti- cation of the treaty for the annexation cf Hawaii. but not a move has been made in that direction in the senate and abandonment of the treaty is looked for: he defended the civil service law, and one-half of the republican, members of the hnnse are openly engaged in an effort 10 break down that law. In fact, everything is tending towards a restora- ton of the democratic party 10 power, and the once boasted soldity of the re- publican party, which was for years it's most noted trait, has gone, apparently favey6r.
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The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

nea1,,iy undorsiug the objects .! me gathering and stating that they would appoint delegates at large. Similar in- terest is manifested among the breed CTS of fine horses, sheep, swine and cattle, and as result of this there will be an assemblage of men III that city in
 January not. only representing the range, but every other branch and con- dition of this greatindu>try. No meet ing of this character has ever been held in this country, and it's results can
 not be other than great benefit to all. Of such importance is this subject that the ambassadors of half dozen foreign
 governments at Washington have re- quested that their legations be sent a number of books which will be printed containing full report of proceedings and verbatim copies of all papers read.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
All He Asked 2.

The lawyers had badge-ed the juror neaTiy Co death with questions when
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

The interest in the National Stock growers convention. to be held in Den- yer, January 9. 26 and 2, is growing to such proportions as to surpass the ex- pectarions of the most enthusiastic of it's promoters. Invitations to attend the convention have been accepted by over half the governors west of the Mlssls
 sippI river, while 8 number oT the exec utiyes of the extreme eastern states have expressed a desire to attend the meeting If events wilt permit, The gov errors oAo oou5J the possibility v. their attending have written letters
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

VI -FfrNC4Fog LETTEB.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

They pisee .a2lc k.Its 0 loe
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

The ioiiowing is enc fuii text or the Home Rule bill recently introduced in congress by Delegate Mark Smith, of this territory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
TIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
LAST NIGHT.
The Reports of Various COMMITTEES
Stree; Committees Excellent
Record.

The Board of Alderman met last night
in regular monthly session. The reports
of the regular committees were received
and several matters of Importance at
tended to.
The following members of the Board
were present: Boushall, Baker, Drewry,
Ferrall, Robinson, Simpson and White.
Immediately after calling the Board to
order Mayor Russ asked to be excused in
order that he might attend the reception
at the Governors Mansion to the New
Jersey editors. Alderman Ferrall was
called to the chair and presided in a
most admirable manner.
Messrs. J. G. l.. Harris and J. w.
Harden, on the part of the directors of
the A. and NJ. College, came before the
Board and asked the permission of the
city to locate the proposed A. and NJ. Col
lege hospital, established by the last Leg
islature, on the edge of Pullen Park and
give the college control of the ground.
They asked that these privileges be either
given or the site be leased at nominal
term for long term of years.
Mr.. Drewry thought the deed to the
property made it impossible to grant this
privilege and therefore he suggested that
the matter be referred to the city attor-
ney, Mr.. Holding.
Mr.. Holding said he had just read the
deed made by Mr.. Pullen, who gave the
property to the city, and he did not think
the hospital could be located on the park
or the control of the park be turned over.
to any one other than the city authOri-
ties.
On motion of Mr.. Drewry the request
of Messrs. Harris and Harden was re-
ferred to the Park committee and the
city attorney.
The monthly report of the Finance
committee was presented by Mr.. Boush-
all. 1t showed the citys expenditures
for the month Of March TO have been
$6,602.
The report of the Street committee was
presented by Mr.. Drewry, its chairman.
1t was very full report, and reviewed
the work done by the committee, in the
way of street improvement during the
past two years. In addition to facts pub
lished in this paper last Sunday touching
these improvements, the report goes ON
to say:
After an experience OF two years.
during which time the system of street
improvements inaugurated by us when
we first came into Office has passed
through the severest tests of public and
private criticism, we are now firmly con-
vinced that we have pursued the right
course in directing the work done upon
our streets. We now believe, as stated in
our first report two years ago, that in
using the funds appropriated to the street
department, it should be the purpose of
the committee to see that the smallest
amount possible. consistent with the pub-
lie good, be used in making repairs of
a temporary nature, and that the bulk of
the appropriation be used in making inn
proyements which will be permanent.
CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
HEsTER's COTTON STATEMENT

New Orleans, La, April 2.-Secretary
Hester's New Orleans Cotton Exchange
statement shows a decrease in the move
ment compared with last year of 5000
bales, q decrease under year before last
of 10000 and an increase over 1894 of
1900.
For the two days Of April the total
shows decrease under last year Of 1000;
gain over year before last of 1000, and
gain over 1894 Of 1000. For the sew
en- months and two days OF the season,
the aggregate is ahead of last year L.
447,9S1 bales; behind year before last
1,2S9,618, and ahead of 1894 by 991 ,255.
Stocks at the seaboard and the twen-
ty-nine leading interior centres have de-
creased during the week 1888 bales,
against a decrease during last season of
93,424, and are 1856 larger than at
this date year before last.
Including stocks left over at ports and
interior towns from the last crop and the
number of bales brought into sight thus
far for the new crop, the supply to date
is $3.50, ,547, against 6,7SO,971 for the
same period last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION ANY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY PAPER
THE PASSENGER BUREAU" !"

The Western Roads Complete Their Sus-
titute Subterfuge Association"
Which is the Same Combine for Main
tenance of Rates.
Chicago, April 2.-The general pas
senger agents of the Western roads met
to-day to formulate an agreement under
which the Western Passenger Associa-
ton will be conducted hereafter. The
new agreement will be similar to the old
one with the exception that it will omit
all reference to rates or the mainten-
once of rates. The department work
that has fallen upon the association will
be continued and the clergy bureau and
the mileage bureau will be kept in effect
as heretofore. The entire agreement will
be in line with the recommendations
made some days since by the passenger
agents to the executive officers and which
the latter approved yesterday. TIE a
greement will not be put into effece dntil
after the legal department of the roads
have been given an opportunity to pass
upon it and look for flaws that may be
likely to bring the roads into conflict
with the recent Supreme court decision.
This viii not take long, however, as the
passenger agents have been deluged with
legal advice of late and they will find it
hard TO make an error in forming the
new agreement The chances are that
the new compact will be in force early
next week.
The board of managers Of the Joint
Traffic Association has given permis-
sion to the Grand Trunk and the Cana
dian Pacific roads to make the same
rates on import traffic, all rail, west
from Montreal as are in effect on the
American roads, subject to thirty days
notice and expiring at the close of navi-
CATION on the st. Lawrence river. The
roads are required to make monthly re-
ports to the association of the amount OF
traffic handled. The Western roads have
determined TO make it as warm as possi-
BILE for any Of their fellows caught de-
moralizing rates. They are prohibited
from having in their agreements any
provision calling for a penalty for the
cutting of rates, but hereafter if any
road is caught violating the code of
good morals, which in this particular in
stance is construed to mean the keeping
| of rates, the other roads will ''tell on
them.
The terrors of the interstate commerce
commission are to be held over the heads
of possible offenders and when a road
| is caught, the others will make it as in
| teresting before the commission for the
| delinquent. 1t is thought that in this
| way rates can be better maintained than
| by the enforcement of a penalty clause
| in the agreement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
CHARGES AGAINST RAILROADS

Interstate Commerce Commission Will
Look Into Matter of Discriminating
Rates.
Washington,$D. c., April 2.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission will
leave here tomorrow to begin an investi-
CATION of charges of discrimination made
against Il number of railroads. They
will go first over the Southern Railway
to Savannah and then to Jacksonville,
Florida, and Austin, Texas. The Com
mission will be away several weeks and
on the way back will take up an investi-
CATION of discrimination at Memphis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
TWO TREASURERS SHORT.

Columbia, s. c., April 2.-W. H. Law
renee, an expert bookkeeper was en-
ployed by Governor Ellerbe about n
month ago to examine the books of the
Treasurer and Auditor af Richland
county. He reported to-day that two
men who have been Treasurer since 1889
j. s, Campbell and l.. b. Folk. are short
$1,000. Treasurer Folk is liable for $6Sl
Of it. while Treasurer Campbell has to
explain where the rest went. The Gov
ernor has ordered proceedings to be tax
en- against both.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
HUNTER GETTING RILED.
His Opponents Broke a Quorum, and
May Continue to do so-No Senator
May be Elected From Kentucky.

May be Elected From Kentucky.
Frankfort, Ky, April mo quorum
voted to-day and the twenty-second bal
lot deY elopcd only Hunters usual
strength, which would have been within
three votes of election had the Black
burn people and anti-Hunter Republicans
voted.
The Democrats and anti-Hunter Re-
publicans feared that the Hunterites
were about to put up some job on them
when the joint Assembly was called TO
order. and declined to answer to their
names ut roll call. Sixty-fve answered
but siXty-nine were necessary to n quo
rum. However. President WorthingtoD
who has ruled very literally on this point,
ordered the twenty-second ballot, which
resulted: Hunter 55: Davie, Z: Boyle, l..
No election. and the joint assembly ad-
journed.
The iiunterites were very much chag-
rined after the joint assembly adjourned
because Of the fact that the opposition
could break quorum when it pleased.
1T may be able to break a quorum,
said DIR. Hunter. III answer to question,
"but il never can consolidate on any one
man and elect him. | shall not with
draw until new caucus regularly call
ed and constituted. shall have removed
me- If no Senator is elected and the
State impoverished to the extent of
| $4,000 or $4,000. let the blame rest
where it belongs, on the traitors to the
| Republican party who have betrayed it
| into the hands of an implicable enemy"
| A PERMANENT DEADLOCK.
| The Republican and Democratic steer
| ing committee this afternoon reached an
| agreement by which only a formal ballot
| is to he taken for Senator tomorrow, and
no effort will be made to elect. No in
teresting developments are therefore ex-
pected in the contest before next week.
| The situation now looks more like a
! permanent deadlock, ending in no cleo
| ton than it has at any time during the
/ session
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
THE WILMINGTON BOARDS
The Democratic Contention to be Heard
in Raleigh, April 18th.

Wilmington, N. c., April 2.-The two
Democratic boards of aldermen to-day en-
tered suit for control against the new
Republican board. The hearing will
before the Supreme court which meets
here April II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
SUICIDE STEGER IDENTIFIED.
His Brother Claims the Remains of the
Defaulter in New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, April 2.-This morn
the body Of the man who committed sui
eide at his hotel in this city last Monday
evening was identified by his brother
as that OF Frank d. Steger, the default
ing secretary of the Mutual Assurance
Society Of Virginia. His brother, r. o.
Steger, claimed the remains and will
have them shipped 10 Richmond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03

Richmond, Va, April 2.-Ford's hotel
one of the leading hostelries in the city,
changed hands to-day. Mr.. w. G. Nc
Dowell, manager for twenty-five years.
bought out A. J. Ford, who established
the hotel half century ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
A OUADRUPLE HANGING.

Santa Fe., N. H., April 2.-Francisco
Ganzales Y. Borrego, Antonio Gonzales
Y Borrego, Saurino Arid and Patricio
Valencia, condemned TO death for the
murder Of ex-Sheriff Frank Chavese,
who was killed from ambush on the
night Of May 20, 1892. were hanged to-
gether on one scaffold at 9:10 a. m.
to-day. There was no disorder
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
COL. GRANT DECLINES.

New York, April 2.--Col. Fred d.
Grant has declined President McKinley's
offer of the position of the first assistant
secretary of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03

San Francisco, CAL, April Frank
Butler, the alleged Australian murderer,
tried to open an artery in his arm to-day
for the purpose of committing suicide.
His attempt was unsuccessful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
GEORGIA sLoPEMENT
GOV. $ I4Sr ~ IL YEARS OLD
coy SHOCKS Ills CAD.
Fourteen Years Cid Sda Byrd JOINS
Him in Flight, Wi;h the Exscu-
tive in Full! Chase.
tive in Full Chase.

Atlanta, Ga, April Il. L. Atkinson,
II year old son of Governor Atkinson,
ran away with Miss Ada Bryan Byrd,
aged IA, this morning, taking the train
for Tennessee. Fearing apprehension
they left the train, secured horse and
buggy at Kingston and left that place
in private conveyance for Rome. The
parents Of the youthful couple are great
ly shocked at the conduct of the youth
full pair, and have offered reward for
their detention. if apprehended before the
marriage takes place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-03
WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGs.
Exports Greater.

New York, April 2.-Total bank clear
ings for the week in the United States
were $905,9S6,642; per cent decrease
b.2. Exclusive of New York S392, ,377, :
1913; per cent decrease OF.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-21
Mr. Whitnan's Kick.
Threatens to Appeal to the
Whole Democracy of the
State.

G.. Walton Whitman wants to appeal
to the whole State executive coa ,nittee
from State Chairman Tompsin's deci-
sioa that his pledge was fled too late to
permi, bin to enter the senatorial race.
and falling to have that decision re-
versed be talks Of an appeal, TO the
whole Democracy of the State.
Here is letter received by State
Chairman Tompkins from him yester-
day:
Jouesville. S G., July IL
Hou. D. A. Tompkios, Cbairman
Columbia. S G.
Dear Sir--Be so kind as to let me
kpow whether the newspaper report is
true tina: you have ruled me out Of the
campaign; that was too late in fling
ny pied ge; also. 10 case you have. is
there cot an appeal to the whole bsard?
Very respectfully.
G. Walton Whi;mnn
P. S.-proyided you have decided
as reported I give notice of an appeal
to the full committee, provided such a
thing eau be had. Anyhow there is
an appeal to the whole Democracy. |
hope. however, that you have not de
cided as reported Very truly.
e. w W.
Mr.. Tompkins promptly replied that
the newspapers had correctly stated his
action and remavss 10 regard TO the
failure of the pledge 10 be fled Ia time
He added that he would be pleased TO
lay the whole matter before ;be State
executive cow mit:ee ct It's Dexs meet
iog. Mr.. Tonpsins. however. did no'
state that the next meeting is after the
primary election Jules the com tDi'tee is
sooner called together by The chairman,
aud he has not iutima.ed that be has
sny idea of calling an extra meeting Of
The committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-21
From THE WIRES.
July Is.

Gfeel Chandler, a white iDau of the
Classy Mountain region of Greervile
county, has been arrested for criminal
assault on a three gear old girl
John Austin. ten year old boy Of
Charlotte. n c stabbed George Caloa
; aged twelve. yesterday With an ice
pick Death resulted in few min
utes.
There we're Two cases ST rape 10
Georgia yesterday. One aegro was
captured and Is in jail. while a posse is
searching for the other.
Tie gold bug democrats beld sta e
convection in Louisville. KY yester-
day. Nearly a thousand delegates
we're present, and much enthusiasm pre-
vailed.
Miss Matte R. Tyler, and-daugb- :
ter of former President Tyler. has been
appointed postmaster at Courtland, Va.
Senator Butler has introduced bill
ic the Senate providing for the estab-
lishment of a system Of postal savings
banks uoder the supervision of tbe
postmaster general aud the secretary of
the treasury. 1t creates every postofice
savings bank, permitting the Opening
of accounts CO DOT less than so cents
and allowing 30 deposit of less than 10
cents.
Tee Senate and House conference
committee is deaGlocked on :be tariff
bill. and the House and Senate is ap-
pareutly as far apart on the tariff as
ever
The original package store of C..
Levin in Charleston has been closed,
aaa the stock con6.ated and shipped 10
Colau bia
The ci<y couoci of Anderson has
passed an ordinance regulating origin al
package stores.
July II.
Athens, July l6-lt is stated here
on reliable authority that the powers
have fixed the indemnity to be paid
tc Turkey by Greece at 81 100000
and have accepted a compromise Civ
ing Turkey a more liberal line Of
frontier. Turkey and Greece have
been left to settle the question Of the
capituIations between themselves
More than 20 900 members of the
Epworth League are in Toronto
The trial of the Wannamakel
brothers for the murder Of Charles F .
Jones at Bambe1g on June 28!h is
now in progress at Barnwell
The campaign meeting yesterday
was at Saluda. The candidates made
the same old speeches and there was
no incident of interest to enliven the
meeting.
Four white boys were killed near
Austin, Texas, on Thursday night.
They went to sleep on the railroad
track
Major Terrell, nogro, was lynch
ed at Elba, Ala yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-21
BEAUTY HATH CHARMS

and all the charms which beau
ty likes best to don are shown
in our grand display Of fash
ionable jewelry for this season.
Jewels like these would en-
hance the charms Of the most
fascinating belle, and surely no
fair one would despise such
brilliant aids to her beauty.
Like personal loveliness, they
conquer admiration on sight J;
they score new victories at ev-
cry inspection. Those who
look over our stock do not
willingly stop with examina-
ton. Beauty may now be
made ca ,nj irresistible by a
few judicious purchases from
cur display Of up to date jew
elry.