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PRE ITOR VOL XXXVIL NO. 190. RALEIGH, N. qIHUKSOAY EVENING, JUNE 3, li7. $4.00 PER YEAR.

THE SS VIS SEA WELL-CARVER. SHOWERS PREDICTED TILLMAN UP AGAIN FIWniflJllMVi MAD DOG SCARE. COAL MINE 10 BE SOLD DAVIS MILITARY SCHOOL The Annual Commenoement huerclses ui Winston. Special to the Press-Visitor. Winston, N.

June 2. The seventeenth annual commence ment exercises of the Davis Millitary college were happily concluded last night. The lierary address was livered by Rev. T. N.

Ivey, of the North Carolina Christian Advocate. The presentation of the Kishpaugh drill by iss Florence Kishpaugh, of Harrisburg, Pa was one of the pleasing features of the creditably rendered program. The medal was awarded to Capt. II Face of Virginia, who carried oil another honor. His name will be presented to the war department for publication in the army register, as the graduate having the best record in the college's millitary department; and fine music.

The graduating class is composed of the following: Messrs Ball, Blanton. Brown Dal-ton, Hoskins. Pratt, and Townsend, of North Carolina. Boon and VV II Face, of Virginia. Frishie.

of Kentucky Kimball of Georgia; Patton, of Penn sylvania: and Zeiss, of Texas. TODAY'S MARKETS. The Movements In New York and Liter pool Markets. New York, June 3, Market quotations furnished by E. B.

Cutiibert 30 Broad street, New York, and 305 Wilmington street, Raleigh, N. over their special wire: The following are the opening- highest, lowest and closing quotations of the New York cotton market: MONTHS. OPEN- HIGH- LOW- CLOS- INQ. EST. EST.

INO 6 82 6 85 0 85-719- 7 20 7 7 lJ 7 22- 7 20 7 21 7 IS 7 2U- ti 02 7 6 HI ti 113- 78 6 0 70 (i 70- 6 70 0 77 ti 75 6 78- 6 78 8 80 6 77 6 82- 'Butler Introduces an Amendment to the Canstttution Taxing Incomes. Washington, June 3. Senator Tillman this morning moved to dis miss the committee from furthe consideration of his resolution for the investigation of charges tbat senators had been speculating in sugar and stocks and that it be brought before the senate for immediate action. Senator Gallinger opposed the motion made by Tillman Upon being assured by Senators Gallinger and Jones of Arkansas that his resolution would be re ported by the committee on con tin gent expenses. Senator Tillman withdrew his motion to discharge the committee.

Senator Butler of North Carolina introduced an amendment to the constitution taxing incomes. The senate resumed consideration of the tariff bill. RECALL FOR DE'LOME That Is One of the Results of the Spanish Ministry's Fall. Washington, June 3. Official and diplomatic circles are greatly inter ested in the news of the Canovas ministry having finally fallen.

Secretary Sherman says undoubtedly the general opinion is that the rela tions between the government of Spain and the United States will be unchanged. Changes in the policy of Spain to ward Cuba wont be radical and Cu baiis will not be benefitted by the ministry. Minister DeLomes re call from Washington is confidently expected. government nas taken prompt steps to disown the respon nihility for firing a solid shot at the vard Hoc steamer, Valencia, by the Spanish cruiser, Maria Merodes. A dlsownal is made by Dehome of the consequence of the protest made to the state department by the ward officials- Painted a Statu? Ret.

By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Cambridge, June 3. It was discovered this morning that the John Harvard statue; located in the delta of Memorial hall, in the college yard at Harvard university, had qeen besmeared with red paint during the night, probably by students in celebration of Harvard's victory over Princeton yesterday. The paint was daubed in patches on the base of the granite foundation. Steps were promptly taken to remove it.

This is the second time within five years that the statue has been similarly treated. Dead in a Folding Bed. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Montpeliek, June 3. A folding bed at the Union house closed automatically during last, night, while Henry Kendall, aged 63, was asleep in it.

He was dead when taken out, having either been smothered or died of heart failure induced by fright. Wages Reduced. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Reading, June 3. Over one hundred men in the Reading iron works stopped work today because of a reduction in wages of about ten per cent A previous reduction took place March 1 The Brooklyn Off to the Jubilee.

By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Nkw York, June 3. The United States cruiser, Brooklyn, passed Sandy Hook this morning to help represent America at the Queen's jubilee. She never beforo looked so handsome and impressive. Gay to the Last.

By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. MoRmsTOWN, N. June 3 David Wilson, the negro wife murderer who was hanged today, was in the best of humor up to the time the drop Ml. He told stories and gave mathematical problems. He kilted his wife while drunk.

Marriage of Mr. Parker and Miss Mcbane At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs Swepson, Mr. E. S. Parker.

of Graham, and Miss May Mebane, of Greensbar were united in marriage this afternoon at p. by Rev Dr Daniel. 3 The ceremouy was very simple, a fan fiMAnrla hftino nrAAAnt. Mr. and Mrs Parker left this evening tor Graham which place they will make their home.

Miss Evelyn Simms has returned from Jackson, where she has a. i i Benson. Tonight and Friday by the Local Weather Bureau. Showers are predicted by the weather bureau for Raleigh and vicinity tonight and tomorrow. The thermometer was 70 this morning and the barometer 30.

16. i The storm from the west has moved northeastward to the Lake region, while another has developed over western Texas. The pressure is high on the south Atlantic coast and in the northwest. The weather has become cloudy or threatening almost every where, with rain at a large number of stations in the ceutial valley, generally small amounts, though St. Louis reported 1.20 inches and Marquette 1.58.

The temperature has risen considerably in the south, with south erly winds, and has fallen slightly in the northwest. An Interesting Trip. The Burlington Newssuys: Wed nesday morning Messrs. VV I Iloit and Will Paylor left Burlington at 0:30 o'clock to visit all the cotton mills in the county, the trip to be ruade on bicycles. When they stated their purpose they were laughed at by many who did not believe they could make the trip, but subsequent events prove that Messrs.

Holt and Paylor were up to snutl' and knew better. At each mill visited they had entered in a register carried for the purpose, the time of arrival and departure from each mill. The trip was made as follows: Leaving Bur lington at 6:30 o'clock, a. the time of arrival at each mill was as follows: Elmira, Lakeside Plaid mill Ossippee 7:00, Altamahaw 7:20 Glencoe Carolina 8:30, Big Falls 8:10 Sidney mill 9:15, Onedia 0:20, Granite Mfg. Cora mills and Thos.

M. Holt Mfg. Co. lO.Swepson. ville Saxapahaw 1:15 Belmont Alamance 5:111.

arrived at Burlington The trip summed up is as follows: Number of hours gone 12, less 3J hours for stops making actual time on bicycles 8J hours. Number of miles travelled 70, measured by standard cyclometer. They are now plauning a trip to Baltimore and will probably start about the middle of the month. On this trip there w'll probably be half a dozen riders. A Mountain Retreat.

The Asheville Gazette says A real estate transaction involving a large pecuniary consideration was consummated yesterday by the payment of the purchase money and the delivery of the deeds. We allude to the transfer of about five thousand acres of land near Black Mountain station, to the Retreat as sociation of that name, composed of northern capitalists. Negotiations have been pending for some time for the purchase of this vast domain and it is a source of gratification to all concerned that the deal has been at last satisfactorily completed. A portion of the 'and will be reserved for the use of the "Black Mountain Association Retreat," which has for its object the building of a home to which the ministers of all denominations, and such 1 iymen as may be spiritually incliued, may retire for a season from all thedisquietudesof the world and spend their time in meditation and religious study, while at the same time recuperating their health. BRIEFS.

The of St. Agnes Guild, will meet with the Misses. Trapier at their home on Saunders streit, tomorrow afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Misses Francis Hoke, Adelaide Snow, Eliza Busbec, Mary Turner, Lula Hawkins and Mrs Turner yesterday afternoon went to Chapel Hill to attend the University commencement. Mr.

E. G. Smith, of New York, a student of the A. M. College started this afternoon at five o'clock for New York on his bicycle.

He will write Neil A. Spence daily accounts of bis trips. Mr. Smith has been pursuing a course at the college during the past session, Mr. George Kuehne leaves tonight by the Seaboard Air Line vestibule for Philadelphia, whence he will sail Saturday with the other gentlemen of the party, Messrs.

E. B. Barbee and M. T. Leach, for Europe.

Mr. Euebne has become a great favorite in Raleigh since he has resided here and is universally liked for his genial manner, courteous and gentlemanly bearing and happy infectious bon homieamongall whohave known him. His host of friends wish him bon voyage and a speedy return. Infuriated Animal Creates Excitement on the Street Attacked his Master. There was a general mad dog scare in the Southern and Eastern portion of the city this morning.

A big black mixed breed dog. be-longingto Henry Heartsfield, was the occasion of this unusual commotion and excitement in some ordinarily ii iel st reels. The animal started his wild caieer this morning by attacking Henry when lie stepped in his yard. Tbrt dog dashed upon his master seezmg his shirt and tore the left sleeve from his arm. Heartslield fought the dog valiantly and succeeded in beat ing him oil', but not until he Ii i lacerated his arm The dog passed by Mr.

C. IS Barbee 's, where he made aua'taek on lliatgentleinau's bird dog. Mr. Barbee kicked the infuri ited nimal and drove him way. Strang to note he made no effort to attack Mr.

Barbee when heassaulted hira. The dog passed down Fayetteville street and then out east Martin in a slow trot. Near Blake's stable he attacked Mr. Will Taylor's large Dane, but there is no evidence of his having bitten him. Mr.

Taylor has taken tho precaution to chain his dog and awaits developments. After passing Blouut street the dog continued his course, though at that point a great crowd collected and followed in pursuit of the Hee- ing auirnal. At least a hundred per- sous with clubs and pistols were in pursuit. This evening it is reported that the animal was killed togptber with two others. A Ncn Line to Charleston.

Street Brothers, of Charleston, and Simpson, Spence A Young, of New York, made public Friday a circular to the shipping interests of the South announcing the establish ment of the Charleston Transport Line, a steamship company which will do business between that port and Kurope. The company has a capital stock of $200,000 and is incor porated under the laws of New Jer sey. Simpson, Spence A Young are the general managers of the concern and Street Brothers are the local general agents. Many of the leading railway companies in the South are interested directly or indirectly in the undertaking. The first ship will sail from Charleston early in September.

To Ad crtise Kalcigh. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is expending its income in advertising the advantages of this city as a southern resort for northern people, and as a business and manufacturing city. The chamber has authorized the publication of a small thirty two page book, setting forth the advantages of the city and county. The edition will be ten thousand copies, and the book will be distributed from this city and from Nashville, during the exposition. The book will contain a few pages of select advertisements, nearly all of which have been spoken for.

This will no doubt be a valuable mode of advertising the city and the parties Space can be obtained by application to the secretary of Chamber of Commerce, or to Mr. J. K. King, who is taking orders for it. Knte to the North Curolimt Teacher's Assembly.

The rates offered by the Southern railway for the above occasion are extremely low, being less than one hrst-class fare for the round and membership in the association entitles the holders of tickets for this occasion to a rate of $1.00 per day at thi Atlantic Hotel at Morehead City. This affords au excellent opportun ity to visit the seashore and spend a delightful outingat Morehead City. The Atlantic Hotel is under ne management this season, and is being conducted in first-class style by Dr. G. W.

Biacknall. Oo June 15-16 through coaches will be operated to Morehead City, making immediate connection at Goldsboro with the A li. A large crowd is expected on those days. Five Honrs to Richmond. The Tabernacle' specials make that time, no tiresome stops, every comfort on two elegant trains, via Selma, Wilson and the city of Peters-, burg, Tuesday June 8th.

Only $2 25 round trip. Prof 'Withers has gone to Davidson College to attend the marriage of his sister, Miss Janie Withers, to Dr Goode Cheatham, a prominent young physician ot Henderson. A Pretty Country Wedding Yesterday Near Forestville. The magnificent stately coun try home of Mrs. O.

J. Carver, near Forestville, was the scene of a very pretty and happy wedding ceremony when Miss Eddie Pearl Carver became Mrs. Joseph Lacey Seawell. The families of the contracting parties are among the oldest and best known in Wake county and there was a very large attendance of relatives and specially invited friends. The Forestville road was alive with vehicles yesterday morning, more than sixty Raleigh persons going out by private conveyance.

As the hour for the ceremony approached the parlor and spacious hallway filled with admiring friends. Lovely and fragrant were the roses and choice flowers, brought with full hands to make a bridal bower of the parlor, which was made more attractive with decorations of ferns and palms. The eighteen bridos-maids first entered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn wedding marcn. he brides-maids were: Miss Lollie Williams, Raleigh, Miss Epie Smith, Gatesville, Miss Annie Baker, Greens boro; Miss Julia Cross, Gatesville; Miss Gertie Satterfield, Roxboro; Miss Annie Wiley, Salisbury; Miss Minnie Reid, Greensboro; Miss Lee Cross, Gatesville; Miss Lizzie Jones, county; Miss Kate Stronach, Raleigh; Miss Margaret Hill, Raleigh; Miss Lilly Dunn, Forestville; Miss Susie Heartsfield, Forestville; Miss Bessie Belvin, Raleigh; Miss Miriam Seawell, Bessie Brown, Raleigh; Miss Etta Watkins, Ramseur, Miss Bessie Gainey. Thecoupleswere beantifully gown ed in white and green organdies, the colors of Greensboro Female college, at which institution the bride and most of the brides-maids were school mates.

The white and green tints blended in becoming shades. The brides-maids carried dainty boquets. The groom next entered with his best man and brother, Mr. Richard Seawell, and the bride with her sister, Miss Lizzie Carver, who was maid of honor, followed. The bride and grojm were made man and wife by Rev.

Mr. Hales, assisted by Dr. Eugene Daniels of this city. The ring cermony was observed. When the beautiful and solemn service was over, kindred and friends flocked around the bridal couple with hearty greeting and good wishes.

The ushers were Masters Craige Jones and Shell Jones, and pretty Misses Grizell Hinton and Julia Hales were the flower girls. The marriage ceremony was beau tifully carried out and it was typical of the charming country weddings in the old south. Lunch was served in a truly hospitable fashion, before the bridal couple took the Seaboard train at Forestville for Atlanta and Nashville, where they will spend their honey-moon. At the depot the happy couple were the recipients of sincere con gratulations and good wishes. As a parting adieu a shower of rice from the brides maids fell thickly on the fair bride and groom.

The gifts were varied and hand some and in a measure told of the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held. Mr. Seawell is a talented young citizen of Raleigh, who has, by his native resources, worked his way forward. A year ago he received icense to practice law and at pres ent holds a responsible position in the oflice of the clerk of the supreme court. Mr.

Seawell is well known and liked by the legal fraternity in the state. He has the friendship and esteem of a host of people in Raleigh and elsewhere who wish him a most successful career in life. The bride is a woman of rare re finement and culture. She is possessed of many admirable qualities and traits, which have endeared her to a large circle of admiringfriends. It is a pleasure to note that she will reside in Raleigh.

Lieut. Shipp Leaves. Winston Sentinel. Lieutenant Shipp went to Raleigh this morning to spend a few days with his family. He will take a trip north next week and will go to his new home in Montana the firstof August.

Lieutenant Shipp has been with the Davis school several years. "The best wishes of bis many friends here will follow him to his northwestern home. All Parties Agree to Sale ol Cumnock Property. DECREE OF COURT Signed by Judge Purncll Today Compro mite in the Damages Cases Agreed To-lohn GouRh Gets $1,000 For Damages. A decree of foreclosure was sign ed by Judge Purnell in the federal court this morning by consent of all parties in the Langdon-IIenszey Coal Mining Company matter.

Messrs A II Taylor, Bins dale and Vomack are appointed commissioners to sell the mining plant of the company at Cumnock C. It -is understood that the sate will take place about September 1st, when the property will all change hands and the minesactively worked. The litigation between the several parties will then be over the fund The court approved the com promise in the CumnocK damage suits by which the sum of $3,000 is directed to be paid by the receiver and theremainder of the compromise, the amount of which is $5,000, will take its place among the other claims against the corporation. There was one other action also compromised at $1,000. This was for the alleged wrongful death of one Gough, a miner, who was killed by a coal car running over him about a month before the explosion.

RE-OPENING OF TUCKERS Will Occur June 1 1th All Clerks to be Retained. The store of W. H. R. S.

Tucker which was placed in the hands of trustees Tuesday, will be rc-opened Friday June 11th. The disssolution sale will be con-. ducted under the direction of the trustees. For the present there will be no change in the sales as heretofore conducted, though the objectof the trustees is to dispose of the stock of goods as early as practicable. The day of the dissolution the ser vices of a number of clerks were dispensed witL, there being no necessity for the retention of the entire force.

It is understood, how ever, that the entire force of employees, numbering 50 will be retained as soon as the dissolution sale begins. The inventoryis now being taken, but it will be impossible to obtain any figures for some days. A NEW APPOINTMENT Mr F. Fitzwilson Promoted to Travelling Passenger Agent of the Southern. Announcement is made today of the appointment of Mr Fitzwil-son as travelling passenger agent of the Southern railway with head quarters in Raleigh.

Mr Fitzwilson has been located in Raleigh for more than a year and his promotion, which is a deserved one, isgratifyingtohismany friends. We are pleased to note that Mr. Fitzwilson and his charming wife, who has made many friends in Ral eigh are to continue to reside here. This will be Mr. Fitzwilson 's headquarters, though his duties will necessarily call him on the road a good part of the time.

Mormons In Evidence. The Salisbury World ot yesterday says: Rowan county seems to be the golden field from which Mormon el ders expect to reap an abundant harvest. Mention has been made in the World of the frequent arrivals and active doings of the Mormon missionaries in the county. Last week three genuine Salt Lake City elders arrived in the city and are probably at work disseminating their nefarious doctrine in the county today. The three men allud ed to were approached by a World representative and asked for information regarding their line of work in this county.

They refused to say anything and would not even state how long they would be in the county. Forming the Cuban Claims. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, June 4. Terry, of Arkansas, made a desperate attempt to inaugurate a Cubai belligerency debate in the house today.

He desired to have a special committee appointed. Minor Matters ManipiilMtfil tor the Main. AROUND THE CITY. Pot-Pourrl of the News Pictured on 1b per Points and People Pertinently Picked and Pithily Pu In Print A gas lamp is badly needed at the corner of Blount and llargel streets The opening tif the i.ew hotel at Wrightsville is announced for June lrtth. Whiting Bros, made 1 he first shipment today (if lino blackberries.

Washington uud Richmond arc telegraphing for them at 12J cents. The next term of Wake Superior court for the trial of criminal cases convenes in July. O'li Robinson will preside. The Southern has issued circulars announcing special rates to the Teachers' Assembly at Morehead and the University summer school Chapel Hill. Attention is called to a notice elsewhere of a desirable five-room resi dence on Hillsboro street for rent.

Information can be given by Messrs Myatt Hunter. Col. James E. Boyd yesterday qualified as assistant attorney general and has already been assigned to the preperation of cases in the United States supreme court. Peaches are said to be ripening fast at Southern Pines and will soon be on the market.

In some localities there is a good crop of peaches. Deputy SherilT W. R. Mills of Statesville brought A. B.

Mathews, colored, to the penitentiary yester day, sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for manslaughter. Edenton street Sunday school went to Oeconeecheee this morning by special train accompanied by a large number of friends. The party is spending the day at that delight ful place and will return this even ing. The Wake Forest College summer school will begin June 2Sth and continue until July 23rd. The pastors' nstitute begins June 23rd and con tinues to July 21st.

A complete course for summer students has been arranged. Mr Stronach is in New York on a visit to his son Mr. Alex Stronach. lie will, on his return, stop at Franklin, to attend the com mencement exercises of the Virginia Female Institute, where his daugh ter, Miss Alice, is at school. News was received here thiseveu ing that a negro boy, while working in a field near Mr.

Riddick's farm was shot and probably fatally wounded by a white man, who was riding along the road. SherilT Jones has sent a deputy to locate the offender. Handsome invitations h.vebeen received to the fifteenth commence ment exercises of the Durham High School, Friday morning, June 4th, at 9:30 o'clock. The annual exhibi tion of the drawing and manual training department and collection of Foreign photographs continues until June 4th. Mr WT Payne, of Norfolk, is in the city and has completed arrange ments to run an excursion from Raleigh to Norfolk June 14th.

The excursion is run to enable those so desiring to hear William Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska wbenhespeaks to the Chatauqua on the afternoon of the fourteenth. The rate will be $2.50, The commencement exercises of Morson and Denson's school for boys in this city will take place on Friday. Among the other interesting features of the occasion will be the annual address bv Associate Justice Walter A. Montgomery and the presentation of medals by Editor J. William Bailey of the Biblical Recorder.

Although oflice duties rendered it impossible for the editor of the Press-Visitor to be present at the Seawell-Carver nuptials at Forestville yesterday, we desire to express our acknowledgments for a kind and thoughtful rememberence in the form of a dainty package of wedding cake. If its traditional association with the recipient in dream-land is equal to its delicious flavor it will prove successful in this instance. January, reoi-uary March, April, May, July, August, Sept'mb'r, October, Nuvcuib'r, December, Chleago Oraln and Provision Market. Thefollowing were the closiugquo-tations on theChicagoGrain and Provision market today: Wheat July, 681; Sept 643 Corn July, 21 Sept, 25 Oats July, 184: Sept 18i. Pork July, 7.85; Sept 7.90 Lard July, 3.57 Sept 3,67 Clear Rib Sides July 4.27; Sept 4.32.

Liverpool Cotton Market. The following were the closing quotations of the Liverpool cotton market today: June 4.4 June-July 4.2.:i July-August 4.1.2 August-September 3.61 September-October 354 October-November 3.49 November-December 3.40-47 December-January 3.45-46 January-February 3.45-46 a February-March 3.46 March-April 3.46-47 New York Stock Market. The following were the closing quotations on the New York Stock Exchange Sugar 116! American Tobacco 7ll Burlington and Quincy 78 Chicago Gas 87 American Spirits 104 General Electric 31 Louisville and Nashville 47i Manhattan 84 Rock Island 67 Southern Preferred 281 St. Paul 77 Tennessee Coal sml Iror. 20j Western Union 79J Raleigh Market.

The following are the quotations ot the Raleigh cotton market today: Middling 72 Strict middling 7 Good middling 7i Strict good middling 7 An Approaching Wedding. The Knoville.Tenn. Sertinel says: On the night of June 9th at 8:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Miss Fannie Leroy Sam-monsand Mr. Ollie J. Womble will be united in marriage.

There will be no cards, but friends of the family are invited. Miss Sammons is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Francis Thacker Sammons. Mr. Womble is the son of one of the oldest families of Raleigh, N.

C. After the marriage there will beareceptiou given to the bride and family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Womble, a brother of the groom. The county commissioners meet Monday. 'The session will bean important one..