The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-07
Vote of Legislature as
to Parties.
RUSSELL Is DlSGUSTED
AZ the rfaal Result OF MS Atsaek on
These Meu Entitled TO Eighteen
Months Back Pay-Exesss~ns Preside
Ing Omscrs of.This Lexasiatare "A
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No one OF the eager hundreds who
witnessed the proceedings during the
joint session OF the legislature from 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon until $50
this morning Will ever forget the scene.
The vindication OF Major ]. w. Wilson
and s. Ohio Wilson Is complete. Prac-
tically every leading democrat voted IN
favor OF reinstatement. There are only
five populists and these all voted ON
Governor Russelrs side and against the
Wilson's. The republican vote was d.
vided.
Major Wilson was at the railway CON-
mission office this morning and con-
CALCULATIONS poured in upon him. He
stood during all the time since the
governor ousted him upon his rights as
a citizen and never approached any
members Of the Legislature. His vim
dication is complete. His term OF Of
flee expires April LIST. Ohio Wilson's
resignation was filed weeks ago with
Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and
Speaker Common, and became effect
the instant the Legislature disposed OF
AAS NoSN. AAtA are NOW lltTHIOTH only
two commissioners-Mator Wilson and
DR.. Abbott. The democratic caucus was
10 have last night selected three new
commissioners OF corporations. this
being the new name under the act rat
ihed yesterday. But the joint session
yesterday and last night postponed
the caucus until tonight. l.. &. Cald-
we'll and John II. Pearson, who were
put in as commissioners by the gov
ernor, are now out and have no status.
The reinstatement of the Wilson's gives
the latter each eighteen months SAL
airy, the aggregate being $4,000. Gov
ernor Russell is deeply disguised, or
course, at his defeat. He was at the
capitol until quite late and his rest
lessness showed the interest ne felt in
the proceedings.
Senator Justice, Of Rutherford. Is
found to be easily the leader in the leg
islature. Many people desire an oppor-
| tunity to vote for him for governor.
Both branches OF the legislature are
fortunate in having excellent presid-
| ing officers. Lieutenant Governor Rey-
holds, though a republican, Is very pop
ular with the democrats, and Is quick,
fair and accurat in his rulings. Speak
| er Common has a charming personality.
l He is one Of the most popular speak
ers the house has ever had.
The police have bagged four members
of a gang OF organized robbers here.
All are members OF one family, and for
months have robbed stores, barrooms,
slot machines, etc.
NJ. Q. Sheriff., democrat, today took
charge of the state library.
A. T. McCollum is chosen as member
Of the state board Of agriculture from
the Sixth district.
There vas an almost tropical storm
here last night with vivid lightning
and crashing thunder. 1t lasted from
{ o'clock until 5, with some intervals.
Tax on bills to incorporate or 10
amend acts of Incorporation LAY been
paid by the following banking or kin
dred institutions: Citizens bank, OF
Elizabeth City. Greensboro Loan and
Trust Company. Winston-Salem Trust
and Deposit Company. Planters Bank
ing Company. Loan and Trust Com
pany, OF Charlotte. The Piedmont Saw
ings bank. The Raleigh Banking and
Trust Company. Bank OF Cumberland
Of Fayetteville. Peoples Savings bank.
OF Asheville. Cabarrus Savings bank, OF
Concord. Bank OF Orange, OF Chapel
Hill. Bank OF Mooresville. Bank of
Alamance, of Graham. Commercial
Savings bank, Of Goldsboro. Citizens
Savings bank, OF Durham. Carolina
Banking, Loan and Trust Company, OF
Durham. Wilson Savings bank. Bank
Of Wadesboro. Bank OF a Carolina
Of New Bern. Merchants and Planters
bank, of Dunn. Planters bank, OF
l Rocky Mount. Asheyille Savings bank