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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26

6cs SIS Of Royal Tribe Of Joseph
money which was consumed.
GA. Horn, building, ice Office
for the Crystal Ice Company,
$3.50. No insurance.
The Odd Fellows, Canton, Sub
ordinate and Rebeckah Lodges,
loss 81, 500, insured by Cochran
Bros.
W. w. Horne, building valued
at $4,000. insured for t240O.
Stock 1880, insurance t4.25e.
Hutchinson & James, Office fur
niture and library, $4OO. No in
surance.
Pete Hefner had two billiard
tables stored in the HOllingswOrsh
building valued at 5000. No in
surance.
Armour Packing Company, c.
E. Atkinson, manager, iOss$s.
500. Fully insured.
DR.. Long, loss, $40.
The Texas Store was insurec
with Cochran Bros. to the
amount of $1,000.
j. A. Dsrnell, barber shop,
damaged, $50.
Hayworth Bros, damaged $500
No insurance.
Cheaney & VIII e, harness an,
saddIea, damaged eisoo.
Clay Donovan, damaged s2o b
water.
Peter Ismert, building damag
ed $50.
Modern Woodmen Of Americ
loss $3.50. No insurance.
WoOdmen Of the World, 10,
siso.
Works Prichett & Nay, Tex,
store,) loss sl7eOO, insuran,
40, 600.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26
TWO Of CH|GASHAS BEST
BUILDINGS DESTROYED BY FIRE
Fire Supposed to be of Accidental Or
igin and Started in the Texas
Store-Many Dollars Lost

Last night about $50 the
alarm Of irc was sounded through
out the city. Fire was soon dis
covered in the Southwest corner
Of the HOllingsWOrth building on
Chichasha Avenue. the same be-
ing occupied BY The Texas Store.
The FIRE spread rapidly and was
beyond control when discovered.
The people Of the town turned out
en- masss to assist in controlling
the flames but to no avail
The HoIIingswOrth building
was built by lne slue o. eno Seo'o
building of W. W. Horne, both
Of them handsome two story
bricks with Onlya a partition and
were what might be considered
one building. Both bricks and
Easements under them we're
gutted by the fire, together viii
the stock Of goods Of the Tsxal
stors and the stock OF dry goeiI
and groceries Of W. W. Horne.
Above the Horne building va
the Odd Fellows bali which va
destroyed with The cOuients.
In the second story Of the Hol
IiurswOrth building were Office
and sleeping rooms. The fr
soou cut OF all entrance to th
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26

rooms and nothing in the second
story Of the building was saved
flom the fire.
The HolIingsworth building
was valued at SO, 600 and was in
sured for half that amount.
The contents Of DR.. Fosters
Office which was located in suite
Of rooms in the the northwest
corner Of the Hollings worth build
ing we're destroyed. DR.. Foster
carried no insurance.
The Rebeckahs had recently
purchased a fine piano and placed
it IN the Odd Fellows Hall. 1t
impossible 10 save the instrument.
The basement Of the Hollings-
worth building was used for a
gambling house and drink resolt.
An Of the contents we're destroy
ed.
The loss sustained BY various
firms is as follows:
Bank Of Chickasha damagl
done to paint and glass $1,000 GOV
cred by insurance
DR.. Foster, Office fnrnitdre an'
fixtures, $500. No insurance.
DR.. Marrs. Office furniture an
fixtures, $500. No insurance.
DR.. Marrs also had in his Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26

Go TO the old reliable meat
market for the best meats in town
Phone 16.
Glove boxes, toilet eeses, collar
and cuf boxes, and albums - he
Nickle Store II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26

L. B. Gannawsy Of the West
Side Drug Store practical chem.
lat, analyst. Minerals, mineral
water, natural and artificial pro
ducts sf any kind. DoRt fsrgst
this.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26
Holiday Goods
Brown g. Co.
Holiday Goods.
Brown g. Co

Mrs. d. M. Johnston has q fne
line Of cut flowers for sale during
the holidays.
Take your prescriptions to
West Side Drug Store. They
know how to Gil them and can
wait on you in a few minutes At
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-26
Holiday Goods.
Brown g. Co.

DR.. Gannaway is q practical
chemist and has had fifteen years
experience in filing prescriptions.
He is prepared to ill prescr1P-
tons from any Of the doctors.
West side Drug Store. 4i
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
NOTICE OF SEIZURE.

Notice is hereby given of seizure of
the following property for violation of
the internal revenue laws of the Uni
ted States:
At Edward-' Dec. l, 1900, by G. M.
Babbitt, Deputy Collector, one Colts
repeating rifle and one breech loading
double barrel shot gun, as property of
unknown.
At Hamlet, Dec 10, 1900, by w. A..
Mcdonald, Deputy Collector, one keg
corn whiskey, 10 gallons, as property
of unknown.
At Kelford, N. c., Dec. %, 1900. by
NJ. l. Wood, Deputy Collector pack
ages corn whiskey, 7l.5 gallons, one
copper still, 120 gallons, 8 copper caps,
2 copper pipes, copper worm, fermen-
tiers, Sc, as property of r 81. NOrfieet.
At Whiteville, N. c., Dec. "a, 1900,
by w. J. sutton, Deputy Collector, l
barrel case goods containing 100 y pint
TASKS, 80 pint flas ks and box contain
ing 2 gallons in pint and Il pint TASKS,
about IA gallons rye whiskey, as prop
ertv of Watkins Chinck.
Persons claiming the above property
will file their claims with me in my Of
flee within 80 days as required by law
or the same will be forfeited to the use
of the United States.
&c. DUNCAN,
Collector 4th District Of N. C.
By J. P. H ADAMS,
Deputy Collector, Raleigh, N. c
January 8th, 1901.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Matrimonial Mil Closed Down,

Matrimonial Mil Closed Down.
II seems that when a Register Of
D,eds dies there il no provision In
the law for the issuing Of marriage
licenses until his successor Is chosen.
On this account the matrimonial in
terests of Wake county have suffer
ed seriously since the death Of Reg
lister Of Deeds, Capt. Hood. 1t IL
said quite number Of applications
for license have been made; and the
lOve-sick swains were turned away
without the necessary document,
carrying only sad disappointment of
several MISUNDERSTANDING would-be
brides, and spelling like number
of deliberately prepared suppers and
receptions. The Morning Post says
there was II negro who applied for
license Saturday morning and was
~ persistent In his importuning for
something to be done that finally he
was told To go up to the General As
-eunbly and gee If ne could not in
terest some member sufficiently To
get him to put through the Assem-
bly, on double quick time bill au-
thorizing him TO get married with.
out the license from Register of
Deeds.
He left the court house with that
avowed purpose, but nothing more
was heard of the matter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
FLORIDA AND METROPOLITAN LIMITED
BY THE
Seaboard Air Line Railway,
''Florida and West India Short Line
TO THE
WINTER RESORTS OF the SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OPERATING DAILY
LIMITED TRAINS TO FLORIDA.

Effective January 14th, the Sea-
board Air Line Railway, the only
line operating daily limited trains
to Florida, will put on its
magnificent new train, "Florida
and Metropolitan Limited" solid
from New York via Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington to Rich
mond, Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah,
Jacksonville and st. Augustine.
Connections at Jacksonville for Tam
pa and all Florida points, and at St..
Augustine for the East Coast. This
train also carries Drawing Room
Sleeping car New York to Atlanta.
Leaves Boston 1908 a. M, New
York 1906 pm, from 23rd Street
Station Pennsylvania Railroad),
Philadelphia 1929 p. M, Baltimore
5:45 p. M, Washington 6:55 p. NJ,
arriving at Southern Pines, N. c.
$3.50 a. M Columbia, s. c., 1000 a.
M, Savannah, Ga, 1925 p. M,
Jacksonville $3.50 p. M, st. Angus
tine 500 p. M, Tampa $3.50 a. M,
Charlotte 1851 a. M, Atlanta 4:35
p. m. Connections are made both
at Miami on the East Coast and Port
Tampa ON the West Coast for Key
West and Havana. The "Florida
and Metropolitan Limited" is luxur.
iously equipped in every respect
with Pullman Drawing Room Car
Compartment Car with Drawing
Rooms and State Rooms, Observe
ton Car, through Day Coaches and
unexcelled Pullman Dining Car ser
vice.
For further information, call or
or write to all Pennsylvania Rail
road offices, or representatives of thu
Seaboard Air Line Railway at 800
Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
1906 and 81 Broadway, New York
80 South Third Street, Philadelphia
2O7 East German Street, Baltimore
1434 New York Ave., Washington
or to r. E. L. Bunch, General Pass
enger Agent, Portsmouth, Va.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
STATE OF OHIo, CITY OF TOLEDO.

STATE OF OaIo, CITY OF TOLEDO, ss
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
r. j. CHENEY & Co, doing business
10 the City of Toledo. County and State
azores lid, and that said firm will pay
I he sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS EATARRH CURE.
FRANK J.CHEENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1885.
SEAL. A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
NOTICE OF SEIZURE.

Notice is hereby given of SEIZURE of
the following property for violation of
the internal revenue laws of the United
Sta'e s:
At Allison, N. G., of A. A. Muse, jan
uary 9Th, 1901, 2 packages corn whis-
key, 25 gallons. by Deputy Collector
w. A. Mcdonald.
At Summerville, N. c., of A. A.
Sloan, January IL, 1901, by J. P. II.
Adams, Deputy Collector, one copper
still, IS gallons, cap and worms, &c :,
100 gallons corn Whiskey. fermenters,
&C. s--.
At La Grange, N. c., of J. K. Aid
ridge, January Q and IL, 1901, by j. D.
Grim ley, Deputy Collector, 8 packages
corn wbiskey, 800 gallons.
At Wilson, N. c. of w. P. Lester by
NJ. L. Wood, Deputy Collector, l pack
age corn whiskey, Is gallons, January
II, 1901
At Wilson, N. c., of Wiley Corbett,
by M L. Wood, Deputy Collector, jan
nary II, 1901. package corn wbiskey,
40 gallons. wooden still fixtures, &c,
and $436 80 in money, in lieu of prop
erty seizsd.
At Hemp, n. c., of A. A. Muse, by
w A Mcdonald, Deputy collector,
packages corn whiskey, Sl6 gallons,
one copper still cap and worm, fermen-
tiers. &c, January II, 1901
At Snow Hill, N. e., OF J. J Potter,
by J. %. Grimsley, deputy Collector,
January Is and 10, 1901, 10 packages
spirits and 20 bottles, containing 1861
gallons. one copper still, Ito gallons,
cap and word, ferBenters, SC, 6 pack
ages corn whiskey, 1858 gallons.
| At Littleton, N. c., January 81, 1901
by r. j Lewis, Deputy Collector,
Jugs, Z gallons corn whiskey, of Alex
N. Wray.
At Franklinton, N. C, January 49,
1901, by j. W. Perkins, Deputy COllec
TOR. packages corn whlskey, 8 gallons
of j. Ii. Harris.
| At Selma. N. G, January %, 1901, By
IL. w. Perkins, Deputy .oilector, 8;
quarts, Sc pints and "a H pint bottle
of Selma Dispensary.
| Persons claiming the above prOpert,
will file their claims with me in my Of
flee within 80 days as required by law
or the same will be forfeited to the us
of thu United States.
I e G. DUNCAN,
, Collector 4th District of N. G.
By j. p. II. ADAMS,
, Deputy Collector, Raleigh, N. G.
= January -, 1901.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07

Gastonia, Feb. I've have five 5
we'll developed eases of smallpox,
pronounced SO to be bv two city ply
sicians and DR.. J. Il. Jenkins, Of
Dallas, the county physician. Be-
sides these, there is one case
of what ~ now thought 10 be chick
enpox. Four of the Ave cases are
white people living in the Gastonia
Manufacturing Company's houses.
The other is q negro whom the chief
caught erambulating around over
Happy Ill., negro quarter of
the town. this morning. All of these
cases have been quarantined aud
guards appointed 10 see that the
quara utine is strictly observed. No
action has been taken by the board
Of aldermen as to vaccination.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

lawful anxiety was felt for the
widow Of the brave General Burn
ham of Machias. Me when the doc
tors said she could not live till
morning" writes Mrs. s. III. Lin.
coin, who attended her that fearful
night. 'All thought she must soon
die from pneumonis, but she begged
for DR.. Kings New Discovery, say
ing it had more than once saved
her life, and had cured her of con-
sumption. After three small doses
she slept easily all night, and it's
further use completely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guar
anteed to cure all throat, chest and
lung diseases Only so cents and
ST. Trial bottle free at all drug
gists.
Sold by R. II. Holiday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

There Is but one small chance to
save your life and that is through an
operation" was the awful prospect
set before Mrs. l.. B. Hunt. of Lime
Ridge, Wis, by her doctor after
vainly trying to cure her of a fright
ful case of stomach trouble and vel
low jaundice. He didn't count on
the marvellous power of Electric Bit
ters to cure Stomach and Liver from
bles, but she heard of it, took seven
bottles. was wholly cured, avoided
surgeons knife, now weighs more
and feels better than ever. It's pos
iuEely guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles and new
er dlsappoints. Price Soc at all
druggists.
d. Holidays drug store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
MARDI cRAs CELEBRATIONS.
New Orleans, La, Mobile, Ala, and
Pensacola. Fla
FEB. 14TH 10TH, 1901.

For these occ asions, tickets will be
sold February 18th to 18th inclusive,
from Washington, D. c., and all
points on the Sesboard Ar Line
Railway, at rate of one fare for the
rourd trip, t;cke,s good returning
until March III, 1901, inclusive
With it's new passenger service in.
augurated Jan. 9th, the Seaboard
Air Line Railway is now operating
the finest trains in the South. and q
trip to the Msrdi Gras on one Of
these magnificent trains VIA any of
their many attractive routes will Ger
tsinly prove the quickest and most
epj .yable. See that your tickets
read via Seaboard Air Line Rail
way.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Arm Torn Out.

Henderson, N. O., Feb. 2 "A very
shocking accident occurred in the
dyeing department of the Seaboard
Knitting Mills about nine o'clock
this morning. While the extractor,
containing underwear, was making
FIVE hundred revolutions per minute,
William Terrell (colored), aged %
years, attempted TO press the clotht 3
under the water. In doing SO his
sleeve caught in the machinery,
tearing his arm out of the socket.
He was taken to the cffice of DR..
Cheatham, and lies now in a preca-
rious condition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
INAUGURATION PRESIDENT MCKINLEY,

On account Of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Washington, D
w., from all points for one fare for the
round trip. Rate from Raleigh $3.50.
Tickets to be sold March 1st, and and
3rd, good returning until March 9th.
Military Companies twenty FIVE or
more on one ticket one cent per mile
plus arbitrary.
For further information call on or
write,
g H. GATrIs, CP & IA, Raleigh, N G
Fl Lizard, 7 P A, Hamlet, n q
r 4 l. BUNCH, G P A, Portsmouth, Va
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07

Tt ISf1A

Senate-Governor Ayeock cent to
the Senate the report of the Presi-
dent of the University of North
Carolina aud urged It's serious con-
sideration, saying that this institu-
tion had now reached it, limit UNI
less further provision was made.
A petition Wa presented by Mr..
Miller from citizens OF Mcdowell
county asking for modification Of
the election law.
NEW BILL-.
Burroughs-To amend chapter IS
Laws of 1899.
.>ondon-To provide for the Sol
diers' Home.
McNeill-To abolish office of
standarl-keeper Of Cum Der a n d
county.
London--To amend chapter 9s,
Laws OF 1899, relating to pensions.
Buchannon-To prohibit carrying
pistols and concealed weapons.
Arlington apportion the sew
eral Congressional districts:
Smith-To provide for registra-
tion Of architects.
Toe following bills passed their
final reading:
House bill to erect fence around
stock law district IN NJ aeon county.
To repeat section 2, chapter 40,
la Of lar IN Rah
New Hanover.
To prevent telling of timber or
brush In certain streams In Madison
county.
Senate bill, to amend chapter 29l,
Public Laws of 1856 Sen. Glenn
xplained that it WAS to take the star
aud |. tters IN. c." from the q e
and substitute the seal Of the State.
Bill passed.
To establish a new township in
Polk county.
Hot SO resolution, to investigate
the amount spent for running expen-
sos Of the steamer Lilly.
Senate bill, to establish certain
township lines IN Mitchell county
Senate bill, authorlz ng inves,iga.
ZION Of North Carolina Institution
for Deaf and Dumb and Blind.
House-A petition was presented
by MIR. Dean from the citizens OF
Orange county, asking for change
in the election law.
Most important bills introduc ed
Reinhardt: To enlarge power oil
county boards OF Pensions.
Rountree: 20 incorporate Duplir
and Onslow Railroad Co.: To pro-
tect owners Of timber.
Shannonhouse: To improve roads
Of Charlotte township.
PASSED FINAL READING.
To secure passage Of fish in Cape
| Fear and North East Rivers.
For relief of Clerk of superior
Court OF Robson county.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Having qualified As Administrator OF
Henry G.. Wigs. deceased, lste OF Wake
county, N. q, this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the estate
- .e;d deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned on or before the Bird day Of
December. A. D, 1901, or this notice
viii be plead in bar Of their recovery:
All persons indebted to said estate will
nIease make immediate payment. This
the srd day of December, 1900.
w. b. CHAMBLEE, Admir-.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
A MONSTER DEVIL FISH

Destroying its victim, is type of
Constipation. The power of this MUIR
derous malady is felt on organs and
nerves and muscles and brain. There's
no health till it's overcome. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills are a s,fe and
certain cure. Best in the world for
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bow
els. Only rs cents at all druggists.
Sold by r. H.Holliday, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
BIBLICAL RECORDER COMPANY ORGAN
lied,

Directors OF tho New Company Organize
and Elect Officers.
the directors of the new Biblical
Recorder Publishing Company met
10 Rale gh, Saturday, and organized.
The folio wing officers were elected :
President, Mr.. Carey J Hunter !;
wee pres ident, Mr.. II. q. Dockery !;
secretary and treasurer, and business
manager, Mr.. J. 8. Pearson; editor,
Mr.. J W. Bailey
The Iucorporstors are: Messrs. j.
W Bailey, G.. B. Edwards, N. B.
Broughton, II. G., Dockery, J. l..
kestler and W. n. Jones, of Rsleig' ;
Noah Blggs, Scotland Neck; E. K
Proctor, Lumberton j. II. Gorrell
and j. G. Oaddell, Wake Forest.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Premeditated Murder.

Elkin, N. @ Feb. Aha horrible
premeditated murder was com mite d
six miles south of here in Yadkin
county Saturday night. Henry Che. k
shot and killed J. A. Pinnlx, q bro
ther of State Senator J. @. Pinnix.
His head was crushed and his liver
destroyed by two charges from q
shot gun a. close quarters. Cheek
confessed. He is in Jail at Yadkin-
vile.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Iron Ore in Stokes.

Durham, Feb. 5.-The United
States Colliery, Steel and Iron Com
pany, incorporated under the laws
of West Virginia, was organized
here Saturday morning. The capt.
tai is limited to S5,OOO,OOO. The
company is backed by Northern and
Southern capital, and owns 5000
acres of iron-producing lands in
Stokes county, this State, and sever
al very valuable tracts of land in
Tennessee, which is coal producing.
These lands will be worked as soon
as the necessary machinery can be
purchased.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Mr.. McCullen to Wed

We are In receipt of the follow
ing Invitation:
MI. and Mrs. T. o. Kelley an.
nounce the marriage of their daugh.
ter, Minnie Antoinette to Mr.. Will
liam G. McCullen, Wedne sday az
ternobn, February thirteenth, nine.
teen hundred and one, at 2:15
o'clod (, home of the bride, Goldsbo-
70, N 9.
MI McCullen is local editor Of
THE LINTON CAUCASIAN. We wish
him n the happiness Of . married
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
Woman Outlived a Century.

Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. 3.-Mrs.
Mary We # died at her sons house
in Woodlands today, aged 1O2 years,
rom an attack Of grip. Mrs. Wolff
was born in Amsterdam, Holland.
and came here when twenty years
old. Her husband died eighteen
years ago. Mrs. Wolf was on the
scene during the stirring times Of
Napoleon, saw that famous person
ag., and witnessed the start of his
army on it's fatetul march to Mos
COW She was the mother of sevt n
children, all of whom are still living.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07

Littleton Female College continues
to receive more applications for teach
ers from among it's former pupils and
graduates than il can accept. At this
time every former pupil Of the institu-
ton, so far IS can be ascertained, who
desires to teach is at work.
A teacher Is desired Immediately for
. good country school. Any young
lady wishing this place may write at
once to Rev, J. n. Rhodes, Llttleton,
NC.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07

Mr.. Clifton johnson, who has such
remarkable success in Obtaining photo
graphs Of outdoor life and studies Of
village and peasant characteristics,
contr butes to the February Magazine
Number OF The Outlook, an article
called IAN Irish Monastery" contain
ing alf dozen peculiarly intere ting
examples of this art. ($3 year. The
Outlook Company, 2s7 Fourth Avenue,
New York;
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-02-07
TINE PEOPLE DEMAND HONEST ElEc.
TON LAW.


Republican Legislator. Recent the Dem
ocratic Charge That Their Partitions
Are Forged.
Zachary, Representative from
Tsausylvania county, Tuesday morn
ing arose TO . question of pt rsonal
privilege, and in presenting that
question referred to certain petitions
mich have been sent to various
o emb.rs of the pre- sent Legislature,
q king for certsin notifications Of
tie present election law.
In discussing the same, as usual.
t. o Democrats went into political
discussion in which they took an oc-
"-sion TO very bitterly excoriats
k chmond p.arson. whom they say
10 the author OF those petitions, and
that the names there on appearing
were not signed by the parties
represented a. signing the petitions !;
bat that they were put on in part by
the bands OF q torger, which discus.
sion and declarations invoked from
the Republican members of tie
hASAoO tutohb iIVU h1Pt cocuIAsiNO5
RS, b ythe aud Eobs.
Mr.. Ebbs stated that he had 80
OF I u ose petitions on his desk that
had been sent out to him by people
from the counties OF western and
other portions Of North Carolina,
aud that none OF the petitions that
had be en- examined by him show
cd any signs Of forgery whatever.
At this time Owen (Dem) of Tyrrell,
asked Mr.. Ebbs II the petitions he
had were signed by any negroes, to
which he replied he did not know,
and further stated that 80 far As
the negro was concerned, II there
was any glory In him the Demo
cratic party had 1t that every Re-
publican county was a white coun
ty, and that every negro county In
the State is Democratic county
and that he bid them GOd-speed
with their prize. Then Mr.. Ebbs
asked them II they would say that
the present election law was just
and fair one, to which no member
dared make an answer.