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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-29
THE CONVENTION OPENS.
First nays Proceedings of the United Con-
federate Veterans.
fBy the Associated Press }


Memphis, Tenn, May 28-Although the
lear for calling the convention of the
t-.ted /, emf odcrata Veterans to order was
10 ciool q. M, according to the program,
it was twenty minutes later when Cen
eral George w. Gordon, of Memphis,
raped his desk with a gavel made of
wood taken from a tree which shaded
the favorite seat of Jefferson Davis at
Beauvoir.
The Rev. ]. William Jones, of Richmond,
Va, delivered the invocation, and at its
conclusion General Gordon introduced
Governor McMillin in short and appro-
pirate address:
Governor McMllin welcomed the dele
gates in behalf of Tennessee. He compli-
mented the men of the South upon their
glorious record in the War and deplored
the fact that so many of the glorious
band had passed away. Cheer after cheer
greeted the Governors remarks.
Mayor Williams of the city of Memphis,
was next introduced by General Gordon
to extend the welcome of the city of
Memphis
The address delivered by Mayor Will
liams, referred in touching and beautiful
terms to the heroic deeds of the veterans
in the Civil War, and of their readiness
to die now in the defence OF a reunited
country
The greetings of the Memphis Veterans
and Executive Committee of the citizens
of Memphis were extended by former
United States Senator Turley
Senator Turley declared his pleasure at
the duty Of extending the greetings of
the citizens of Memphis. Among these
citizens, he said were many who, during
the war had placed their sympathy and
resources against the cause of the Con-
fcderacy. To these citizens of Memphis,
who had opposed the South during the
war much of the success of the reunion
was due. His announcement of the part
taken in the work by the Federal SYM
rathizers was greeted with repeated
cheers.
Chairman Gordon then in a happy
speech brought forward Hon. Timothy E.
Cooper. of Mississippi who extended
welcome to the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, the Confederate Southern Me
mortal Association and to the represen-
tatives of the Jefferson Davis Monument
Association.
General Gordon spoke briefly, turning
the hall over to General John B. Gordon,
cf Georgia, the Commander-in Chief of
The United Confederate Veterans, for
Eheir use.
The mention of General John B. Gordon
was greeted with cheer after cheer, as
the tall form Of the Grand Commander
was seen advancing from the rear Of the
platform.
"Bang!" went the gavel in the hands
Of General John B. Gordon, but the cheers
went on, the veterans standing upright,
swinging their hats and giving again and
again the yell of welcome
Please let US have quiet" rang the
clear, penetrating voice of General Cor
don, piercing through the house. and
after few more rounds of vociferous
welcome the delegates sat down
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AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
sOuthyPaws Enable the Orioles to Twitter Of
Victory
(By the Assoeiated Press.D

Chicago, Ills, May 28.-Left- t-handed
pitchers just suited the Baltimores today
They batted out eight punched hits, At
tendance ], 100 Score: r. H. e.
Chicago. :. ..300O0110O- 10 5
Baltimore =. .5221OO22 II 3
Batteries: Harvey skopec and Sulli-
van; McGinnity and Robinson. Time 1855.
Umpire, Mannassau.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 2S.-Garvin
pitched his first game on the home
grounds today and lost after a hard
struggle on a questionable decision. At
tendance 1000. Score: r. H. f.
Milwaukee,. =. ..OOO2O1000--3 8 L
Philadelphia. -. ..00OOO12O1--4 12 1
Batteries: Garvin and Leahy; Fraser
and Powers. Time 1:55. Umpire, Has
kell.
Detroit, Mich, May 2S.-Detroit- Wash
ington game postponed on account OF wet
grounds.
Cleveland, Ohio, May 2S.--Cleveland-
Boston game postponed on account Of wet
grounds.
EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
Toronto A.; Montreal 2
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mer; Donovan, Kitson and Farrell. Time
1859 Umpires, Nash and Cunningham.

Boston, May 28-National League game
between Chicago and Boston postponed,
on account of rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-29

Congressman Kitchen, who was in the
city, says that the damage to Person
county by the recent storm has been
very great, and that the loss will not
be known until the crops that may be
raised are marketed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-29
a SHUT our FOR RICHMOND.
The Giants Make Five Runs and Eight
Hits
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Ohserver)
Richmond Va, May 2S.-Richmond
failed to make a single run today. The
Giants won the game apparently with
ease. Score: r. H. E.
Wilmington. ....1 0 0 0201 *-5 /
Batteries: Thomas and Manners;
Voorhees, and Cranston.
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Summary-Earned runs Norfolk 2; two
base hits, Smith, Atz; stolen bases, Gilli-
gan Lehman; bases on balls, off Stanley
6; struck out, by Morrisey 8, by Stanley
Z; left on bases, Norfolk 5. Raleigh s.
Time of game 1875. Umpire, Staley
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General Gordon's Address.

Governor, Mr.. Mayor, Bishop and Rep
resentatiyes of Memphis: For the third
tine it is my duty and high privilege to
respond to Tennessee's welcome to the
United Confederate Veterans.
For the third time since our organiza-
non this great State embraces with her
maternal arms these immortal remnants
os the South's matchless armies. First
she welcomed us at Chattanooga, then at
Nashville. now at Memphis. And what
place could be more fitted for such gath
ering than this CITY, by the great river
which was once the highway for ironclads,
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NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Cincinnati Shut Out on an Error in an Eleven
Inning Game.
(By the Associated Press.)

Philadelphia, Pa, May 28.-Cincinnati
was defeated in an eleven inning game
today by the locals because of an error
by Catcher Peitz, who dropped the ball
thrown from the field, falling to head of
the runner. Attendance 1,O42.
Score: R.H.E.
Cincinnati. ...OOOOOOOOOOO-O Z 8
Philadelphia .O0OOOOOOOO1-1 8 0
Batteries: Hahn and PETIT; Donohue,
0rth, Mcfarland and Jacklitch. Time
2:25. Umpire, EmsEe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-29

New York May 28.-Matthewson pitch
ed splendidly against st. Louis today but
the New Yorks could not bat Attendance
$500. Score: r. H. E.
New York. :. ..OO000OOO0--O O
st. Louis. :. ....010000O0O-1 8 /
Batteries: Matthewson and Smith;
Powell and Ryan. Umpire, Dwyer. Time
1:41.
Brooklyn. N. Y, May 2S.-Brooklyn won
today by punching hits in the fifth and
succeeding three innings. Score:
r.. H. Il.
Pittsburg.. !. 1900 OO1O4O002-7 8 q
Brooklyn. . ..OOOO5111*-S IA
Batteries: Wiltse, Philippi and Zim-
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Detroit, Mich. May 2S.-Detroit- Wash
grounds.
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Cleveland, Ohio, May 2S.--Cleveland-
Boston game postponed on account Of wet
grounds.
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EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
Toronto 4; Montreal 2.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-26

diem provided by law for witnesses for
felony cases and their account Tor such
service. approved by the chairman of said
committee, shall be sufficient authority for
the comptroller to Issue his warrant there
for.
Sec. Z. That the sum OF $4,000 or so
much thereof as may he necessary is here
by appropriated out Of any monies which
may be IN the treasury not otherwise Ap.
proprlated Cor the purpose Of carrying out
the provisions OF this resolution.
Sec :. said committee shall have author
lty TO select a person when needed to act
In summonlng witnesses and to execute
NIL processes and such person so chosen
shall have the same authority as given
peace officers and he shall receive the same
compensation as Is now allowed sherifs
In the performance of similar duties
House committee ON state Affairs this
evening considered the resolution. Flight
members voted to report II with the re
cummcndation that II do not pass. These
were McAually. Racland. Lopney. Hurt.
Alderman, Adair. Williams and Doyle. sew
en- members voted against sthc motion.
They were shannon, Strother Mulkcy.
Connally, Hemphll, Bullock and Napier.
These seven will make minority report
in which Decker. chairman Of the commit
tee, will join. The house resolution was
not acted on.
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fFSSAGE FROM GOVERNOR.
Ivers Vetoed the Investigation Resolution
and Then Submitted 1t Formally.
titicised the Language of the One Which Was
I ADOPTED Without authority by the LegisIa
"A ture and Pointed Out Its Defects.

me attention Of the legislature is ais,
invited to the character of the renor
which the committee is directed "a makc
and In this respect It is Justly subject :,
criticism. 1t Will be observed MAT or,,
us hndings' recommendations and con
customs are to he reported Whether in
tentlonally or otherwise, the committee +.
not required to report the facts unon u,bict
such findings, recommendations and con
| clusions' may be based. without sncr
facts the report would be valucless 70,
any purpose whatsoever, except. pcrhops
to east cloud upon the reputation Of thos,
whose administrations may have been IN
vestigated
1t may he asserted as universally true
that no investigation committee has ever
been endowed with such functions The
proceedings Of the legislatures Of our own
state VIII, upon examination, disclose the
fact that whenever an Investigation bns
been ordered, as in the present instance.
the evidence taken has accompanied the
findings. recommendations and conclu.
sions" predlcated thereon.
No honest official can or will object Ia
the most thorough and critical examina.
tion at any time into his administration.
provided such examination be conducted
in am oren manner and n hearing be ac.
corded him when assaulted and all the facts
elected, as well those In his favor as those
against him, he reported, so that an in
telligent and impartial public may he able
to reach a just conclusion as 10 his guilt
or innocence.
To he productive Of the hest and quick
est results possible, IT may also he said. in
the interest of the public service, that a
committee Of the character and for the
purpose contemplated in the resolution
should he REQUIRED to Immediately report
to the executive any abuses whenever dis.
covered to the end that their correction
may be made without unnecessary delay
The executive stands pledged to the speedy
remedy Of every abuse when brought to his
attention SO far as can be done within the
limits of his authority.
But most serious and fatal objection
to the resolution arises from the manner
in which it was passed and raises a we'll
founded doubt whether the same would he
effective. II approved by the executive.
The matter sought to he covered by the
resolution has not been submitted to the
legislature for it's consideration and under
the constitutions legislation at a called
session is limited to those subjects which
the executive may designate.
The opinion of the attorney general, with
which I entirely agree. is herewith sub
mitted and made part of this communi-
cation. In my Judgment it clearly shows
that II the committee. which is sought to
he provided for by the resolution under
considerations should he approved, it would
he entirely without authority, and that no
good could possibly result from its labors.
Joseph D. Sayers, Governor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-26

Hon Joseph D. Savers. Governor, Execu-
4 tive Office.
Austin Texas, September 23.-Dear Sir:
an in receipt Of your communication of
'he list instant, inclcsng copy of senate
faeurrent resolution No. 3. to provide
III The appointment of a committee to in
Fsugate the various departments of the
Fia'e government during vacation and re-
wv 10 the governor and the next legisla-
&ae sneh data as may be gathered by
sa'n' aud also copy of your proclama-
Eph calling the present legislature to meet
n special session on Thursday. September
A'i' Tor the following purpose, towit:
ula@ appropriations for the support Of
E- s'ale government and for the public
- LOT the fiscal years beginning Sep
.',''' i 1901, and ending August 81, 1903.
copy OF your message to the legis-
ee submitting for the consideration
~e legislature the matter of making
'f.up'ia'lons for the support of the State
M. uueht and for the public service for
az uscal years beginning September l,
anu ending August 81, 1909, and re-
suus the legal advice in writing OF
N. NV'ney general as to whether or not
I'm, ssse'atlon inclosed, If approved by you,
oe enectiVe, and, II so. whether the
rpuon Is of such character ms TO re-
n a'uef That it be read In each house
n. -tee several days or else that the
sEspsndea ing measures to be so read be
hevts iV coS answer to your first inquiry In
Rnte snd yol rect determination of two sep.
L Could ,Inlsunet propositions.
lslatura lhe object desired nv the ler-
4 fssolntiona accomplished by the passage Of
feCses snd win the concurrence of both
4 must tba ,ue approval Of the governor,
usual forra, ~ ure nave been enacted In
I|slailve AStS,,st Law and Practice Of Leg
| -lDsse Is found. U.s. '''' the iolioWlhg
gulat ns ~ i, 81 legislation which is In fire.
eeistrative mails ms country, chiefly for ad-
l1iIosess 'oanrlleter, sometimes Tor nrivote
t4lllre assy; Is rarlouslv known in leg.
Fsalgtion y. piles as n Joint resolution n
THIS of a Resolve"
1. most Of e ~ Of legislation Is recognized
,lee rules AMI pnst buttons In which. and
..esiect IL pat on the same font7ng, md
,gleFly So an anne regulation; ms hills
+, ID fhs ~ called ~ 40 INNS
" Ielasa NO, Of The State Va. DeIesdern,er
~ State page page IS, the supreme c6nrt ~
sssa now undsseu upon the Identical oues.
geaersIl" V Mt. consideration. The atioT.
lss s.,ia passed is Proceeding under reso-
Ssi lS4s ~ the legislature in Feb
h ,'ae resolution contention was made
sS5ssibatt y Of the constitution 70 which Isg
4. Il ton eSot me STYLE az ali laws sbSIi
4, ,pnellee "ih IN ~ and II was urged by
M, sas inopeyssthiai case that the Ieeieia-
ls,ss rlansp Ne Tor want OF this en-
''sAF u alg many ant,,,ri,,os 49,,
-eld that Il fesolr,, lI% x su,
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\. rsyas, September 25.-Follow ng
sas' Usage sent to the legislature today
, Gorernor Savers:
ne legislature;
y, Concurrent resolution No. 3, en-
r Sh- oc,ocurrcnt resolution to provide
~ .nnolntment Of joint committee
,..s,lgste the various departments of
s,.te government during vacation and
s 10 the governor and the next
"A ,,r, sueh data rs may he gathered
. &c herewith returned without
|sprcya. 49, ..
~ a committee. TO consist of -four
-, and I'VE representatives, with nu'
Is M 10 employ stcnographer; to send
0orsons and papers, administer oaths
"A ocmpe The attendance of witnesses
"A !. impose penalties upon persons dis
Hs.vI,q MS orders and commands-the
81 1870, and extent Of the penalties to
"a ,roosod being underlined and entirely
\. !. j the discretion of the committee,
a IN thls. an unprecedented and uncon-
&,so,lonal authority is attempted TO he
a ..,.rrod The committee is not limited
i mo duration Of its sittlngs and under
4 ,ssolntlon. If It should so choose. 1t
~ continue them. without intermission.
..,,, tbs adjournment Of the present until
4. election of the members Of the next
3.,.,trre, that is, until the general cleo
IN, IN November. 1902 1t Is further pro
zFaS that the compensation of the mem
s,rs snail be the same as that allowed the
tsnbers Of the legislature, and also that
5,ssr snail be reimbursed for all railroad
hr when actually paid. hut no provision
II made for the payment Of fees for sum
'toaipc witnesses nor for their attendance
Athsu summoned nor how and by whom
shs process Of the committee shall he exc
i The resolution, II he correctly in
Formed, passed both branches Of the leg
s.ature at single reading in each body,
sslthout reference Ia n committee and
Njthout suspension Of the rule requiring it
b be read on three several days.
II Is difficult to estimate the cost that
Sleht result to the State under the rcso-
Suflon were it possible to be effective, and
4 is believed that everything sought to be
accomplished Hereunder can be rs well at
sdned by smaller committee and with
Nine for Investigation and report limited
n ninety or one hundred and twenty days
b actual service
Il the magnitude Of the appropriation
hns now pending before the legislature
BID The appropriations heretofore made
eri MT expended, but still subject to ex-
ssuditure, may he properly taken into con
sderaion when providing for additional
Expense, II would be well to bear in mind
Nit the resources Of the treasury Will not
d able 10 meet all Of the demands thus
s1ads and to be made upon them, and no
ffort Should he spared looking tn the OK
Frcise Of the strlcted economy consistent
'NM prDer efficiency.
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CONVICTED OF MURDER.

Bryan, Texas, September 25,-The case OF
Arthur Carter, charged With murder, was
concluded in the district court today. The
Jury found him guilty and assessed his pun
ishmcnt at ten years in the penitentiary.
Kaufman, Texas, September 25.-The
courts are still grinding Yesterday John
Taylor, a negro from Terrell was given
twenty-five years In the -pcnitentlary for
KILLING an old negro I'm Terrell He will
In all probability make an appeal.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFl EFNOON SESSION.
When the house reaSScmhled The pend.
ing question was the motion Of Smith to
substitute the minority report of the in
vcstlgating committee
Terrell (Cherokee) said he had no hos
tlhty toward either the comptroller or any
Of his clerks. as he was related to Love
and had cousin In the department sHc
advocated the adoption OF the minority
report AZ the time the head Of the dc.
partment had made no assessment, hut the
chief clerk, tax clerks and Others had col
lected the assessment. 1t was fact that
the practice of making up subscriptions 10
pay on notes had been pursued He had
been approached by n clerk because OF his
position on the subject. The clerks had
the right to do ms they pleased with their
money, hut they would not pay the money
to any other than the head of the depart.
ment 1t WAS wrong TO have the practice
continued 10 perpetuatr certain men In Of
Zee. The minority resolution said the pra c.
tlce was wrong, and the people, had they
newspapers Of the State had condemned
members of the legislature as being mem.
hers Of smelling committees" and had
condemned members for wasting time and
| breaking quorums
Moore sald that II Smith would with
draw his motion and move that the house
adopt both reports the house would do
right As q friend OF Love he could vote
fer either or both OF the reports and do
him perfect justice.
Here the senate resolution providing for
an investigating committee was referred TO
tho committee on State affairs.
Plcrson said he had only a slight nc
quaintance with Love II had been said
there was no difference between the re-
ports, Then adopt thc majority and not
the minority. which was unfair to the de
partmcnt. He know Love was an henora
he man and SO were his clerks, and 1t was
wrong to adopt the minority report.
| Mcknight moved the previous question
and II was ordered OH both reports,
Smith closed for the minority He denied
that he Intended 10 besmirch the character
of Love or any one else. He never sale
Love had levied mn assessment In bis
report he simply deprecated the practice
of clerks assessing themselves for cam
paign purposes. The house refused ayes
40 noes 49) TO adopt the minority report.
The house then adopted the majority re-
port,
The house then adjourned until O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-26

Austin. Texas, September 25-B. X. john
son. son OF Insurance Commissioner Jem
resume his studies In the military academy
there.
State Senator johnson Of Navarro county
today announced as a candidate for con-
gress In that district. Speaker Prince Is
also a candidate and so Is Nat Tracy OF
RoCkdale.
Entrance examinations to the university
opened today with an increased attendance
over last year Of 80 per cent.
W. II. Rivers a well known banker OF
Elgin, is in the city on business with some
Of the state departments.
Mrs. George A. Proctor left last night
for Texarkana on short visit 10 relatives
aud friends
sheriff Howard of Gregg county Ia here,
accompanied by Attorney Stitchcomb OF
TnnRVipW
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Information Wanted.

To the Edlt0r OF The Post,
Mount Calm, Texas, September Pa
Please give this notice publication In your
paper and oblige an old ex-Confederate
soldier.
II there are any members Of company
Z. First Texas regiment. Louis T. Wig.
fall brigade Army OF Potomac. they wifi
confer a special favor by writing to the
undersigned If they knew one j. j. (Jnmes
Jacob Weckton, Of that regiment.
(Signed) James j Weckton.
Mount Calm, Hill County, Texas
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Chartered.

Austin, Texas September 25.-The char
ter Of the Moral knights Of Liberty of
franklin. Robertson county, was filed this
afternoon; no capital stock. Incorporators:
L., j. Jones' G. G. Smith and NJ. H. Har-
rell
Amendments were filed ms follows. Texas
OIL and Pipe Line company OF Flatonla.
changing Its name to The London oil and
Pipe Line company.
Farmers and Merchants Cotton oil and
Manufacturing company OF Mount Pleas
ant increasing its capital stock from $780,
600 to 10000.
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Seal,ury.Cater.

Austin, Texas, September 25. we'd
ding of Representative f. w. seabury and
Miss Margaret Cater was celebrated today
at high noon at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs Cater The marriage ccre.
mony was performed by Rev. DIR. Gano
a prominent divine OF Dallas. The wedding
was home affair aud was witnessed hy
only limited number OF the relatives and
friends OF the principals. The bride is a
Niece Of Hon, John ID. Mccall, ex-comp-
troller OF the State of Texas, and is a
favorite In Austin society. Mr. Seabury
is one Of the best known representatives
In the legislature and his home Is In Starr
county. Mr. and Mrs. Scahurv left nj 40
o'clock this afternoon for San Antonio,
where they will spend few days.
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governor jerks Is Interested.

Montgomery. Ala, September 25. when
Governor Sanford died in June last his
successor, President Jelks Of the State sem
ate was In Beaumont Texas. investing
In oil lands with his brothers. A telegram
recalled him from boring for oil TO govern
the State IL turns out that the gushef
struck yesterday by the Alabama OIL CONS
pany belongs 10 the concern IN which the
governor put his money.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-26

mittee which was appointed 90 look into
the charge that certain officials we're as
sesslng clerks for campaign purposes The
report condemns the assessing practice.
should II exist aud cxonerates Comp
troler Love OF any charge contained In
the report which created the committee.
THE SENATE today passed a joint resou.
tlon In compliance with the governor
message to the eject that a legislative
committee be appointed to Investigate the
State departments and Institutions In
vacation. When the resolution reached
the house II was referred to state nf-
fairs committee. A majority Of the com
mlttce voted to kill II and as n result
there will be two reports submitted to
the house tomorrow.
THE BELIEF is stronger than ever that
the senate appropriation bill will be
substituted for that VI the house.
The following is the ycn and nay vote OF
the house on the amendment to the rail.
road commission. givlng that department
the amount It asked for, which was recon
me nded nv the finance )CummittCc: