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detrary THE TIMES Has 1,325 Subscribers to Begin The New Year. Vol. 1. THE NEWS BY WIRE To-Dav's Happenings All Over the Countrv. HE CALLSIT PROGRESS PRESIDENT APPEARS INTERESTED IN MONETARY REFORM Says He Wishes Prompt Action On Part Of Congress--President and Gage in Accord.

By Telegraph to The Times. Washington, Jan. McKinley to-day said to Heny W. Peabody, one of the delegates of the Boston Chamber of Commerce to the Monetary Commission, that he was greatly interested in the progress of monetary reform and desirous of prompt action by Congress. Mr.

Peabody believes that the President and Secretary. Gage are in complete accord on the currency question. TWO THOUSAND AFFECTED. Grosvennoldale Cotton Mills Reduce Wages Nearly Eight Per Cent. By Telegraph to The Times.

New Haven, Jan, large cotton mills of Grosvennodale, have announced that they will reduce wages probably about eight per cent in the near future, affecting nearly two thousand piece workers. MARTIAL LAW ABROGATED. By Telegraph to The Times. Prague, Jan. law, which was proclaimed here on December 2nd as a result of riotous demonstrations which followed the disturbances in the Reichscrath, has been abrogated.

MR. FOULTER'S CHAT. Says Americans Should Thank Monetary Commission for Its Work. By Telegraph to The Times. Washington, Jan.

Foulter, the author of the Currency Reform bill, in speaking of the Indianapolis convention and its work, said that all Americans should thank the commission for its earnest work and the clear analysis of the situation. DR. JAMESON FOR PARLIAMENT. By Telegraph to The Times. London, Jan.

is understood that Dr. Jameson, the Transvaal raider, will not return to England at present. He intends to become a candidate from the Cape for Parliament. ESTERHAZY'S COURT MARTIAL. The Court Accused of Betrayal of French Military Secrets Now Answering Charges Before Parisian Court Martial--Dreyfus' Case Not Re-opened.

By Telegraph to The Times. Paris, Jan. court martial ordered by the Governor of Paris for the trial of Count Esterhazy, who is accused of being implicated in the betrayal of the French Military secrets, and having written letters recently published in the Figaro, casting reflections upon France and the French army, opened today. Counsel appeared in behalf of Mme and Mathiew Drefus, respectively the wife and brother of ex-Captain Dreyfus, who is serving a life sentence imprisonment under conviction of selling military information to a foreign government, but they were refused any locus standing in the case. This ruling of the court is made upon the ground that the case of Dreyfus which has just been legally disposed of could only be re-opened by court.

OTIS SKINNER. Something About this Leading Actor Who Appears Here Next Week. Otis Skinner is famous for his splendid production of "Prince Rudolph" and his appearance here is looked forward to by theatre-goers as the chief event of the near future. The Norfolk Landmark of yesterday contained the following in its notes on future attractions: "Unfortunately, the scope of the dramatist in recent years seems to have become dwarfed by the commercial spirit of the times, and but few dramas are presented nowadays that are not constructed with a view of filling the top floors of the theatre. Likewise, actors have become more or less utilitarian.

But there are exceptions to this rule. One of the most notable of these exceptions is Otis Skinner, who has rare ability to put life into the self-created heroes of brave and tender lays. Otis Sinner is presenting this season a new and successful romantic comedy, called "Prince Rudolph," a free adaptation of one of Robert Louis Stevenson's tales. His coming engagement at the Academy next Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Thursday matinee will be one of really important dramatic events of the present season," The Daily RALEIGH, N. MONDAY EVENING, COLUMBUS DAY.

Bushnell Sworn In As Governor BALLOT FOR SENATOR CONCEDED THAT NO ELECTION WILL RESULT TO-MORROW IN OHIO No Trouble At Inauguration---Hanna Behind in Senate, But Leading in The House. By Telegraph to The Times. Columbus, Jan. police expect trouble during the inauguration of Gorernor Bushnell, and have bodies of patrolmen stationed along the line of march. It is also stated that the militia have been provided with ball and nave been ordered to shoot if the necessity arises.

Mark Hanna's supporters have been pouring into town all the morning, and they have been loudly expressing their opinion of Governor Bushnell in ne ullcertain terms. Most of the militia companies which will participate in the parade have shown up with depleted ranks. Both officers and men are declaring that they would not do anything for Bushnell. The feeling against Governor Bushnell is very bitter, and he was told by his supporters to-day that the less the crowd sees of him the better it will be. The Hanna leaders have given orders that there must be no demonstration against Governor Bushnell outside of jeering, but it is a question whether they ean control their supporters.

Governor Bushnell's friends to declare that an insult to him will result in trouble at the Hanna meeting this afternoon. Columbus, Jan. Legislature reconvened this morning, and Governor Bushnell was sworn in at noon. So far, there has been no trouble. Although the balloting in both branches of the Legislature for Senator will begin to-morrow, it is conceded that there will be no election.

The Senate, it is expected, will be 19 to 17 against Hanna, but the House is in his favor. A mass meeting of Republicans from all parts of the State, for Hanna, is billed for this afternoon, and the final conferences to-night. 'THE DRAMATIC CLUB. Friday Night's Entertainment for the Public School Libraries. The libraries at the public schools are becoming, as they increase in size, the most.

valuable adjunct to school work. Nothing speaks better for the teaching in our schools than the growing popularity of the libraries. The teachers deserve all praise for training the children in the reading habit. Last year the children themselves gave 600 volumes to the library. Now they are hoping to add many more from the proceeds of the performance Friday night by the University Dramatic Club.

Everyone who attends will witness a first class performance, as well as help the school children in their effort to seeure good books to read. JOHN C. DAVIS RELEASED. Has Been Confined in the Asylum for Nearly Five Years. John C.

Davis, formerly of Wilmington, but who was nearly years ago adjudged insane and committed to the North Carolina State Hospital in this city, has been pronounced sane, and was yesterday released. Davis will not return to Wilmington, but will leave Raleigh within a few days for Washington, D. where he will engage in with his brother. John C. Davis was for several years one of the most prominent young lawyers in Wilmington.

He was. an enthusiastic church member, and an active spirit in the community. He was especially active in the construction of a new methodist church in that city, and adopted extreme and illegal methods of raising money for that church. He had control of a large portion of the fund, and just before the completion of the church, investigation was made and a large shortage was found. An indictment for embezzlement followed.

Davis' attorneys and friends made for him the plea of insanity. After an extended, exciting and sensational trial he was adjudged insane and committed to the asylum by the judge, who ordered that he be kept there until he was pronounced cured, at which time the solicitor of the district was to be notified. This notice was given by Dr. Kirby three weeks ago. Hanover court was in session last week and the cases against Davis were nol prossed, and the order came yesterday that he be released.

Davis has made one or two escapes since his confinement. Times. JANUARY 10, 1898. IS HE GUILTY? Robert Hancock Sued for $10,000 DENIES THE CHARGE NEICE ACCUSES HIM OF SEDUCTION UNDER HORRIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES Disgraceful Proceedings Rumored to Have Taken Place--The News Shocking All Who Hear it. News reached Raleigh Saturday that Robert Hancock, president of the At- lantic and North Carolina Rialroad, had been sued for $10,000 by his wife's noice, charging him with seduction.

The first news was that Mr. Han- cock had left the State, and that New- bern was in a state of great in Penation Yesterday news came from Goldsboro that as soon as he heard of the charge, Hancock, who was in Washington, D. left immediately for Newbern, taking a special train for Newbern. He dnies the charge in toto and do- clares that he will meet and disprove it fully. The report was to the effect that the crime was first committed in New York, Hancock threatened to take the life of his neice.

This is prabably the. bigest sensation Newbern: has ever experienced, and the whole State is deeply interested. The news leaked out this morning for the first time, though rumors have been quietly passing about. The papers and newspaper men generally in Newbern have been very cauti- oug about letting the news out, and fow words have passed over the wires about the mattes until today. SUPERIOR COURT.

Judge Timberlake Presiding Over the Criminal Term of Court. The criminal term of Wake court opened this morning, Judge Timberlake at the bar and Solicitor Pou in the pitchers stand. Judge Timberlake, delivered an admirable charge to the grand jury, touching upon the main principles of the criminal law. The court has some important cases. and will be in session all the week.

Cases named below were disposed of as follows: State vs. S. P. Satterfield; off docket. State vs.

Sam Avent; called and failed. State vs. Guion Perry; continued. State vs. Jno.

Groves, murder; set for Thursday; special venire of 50 men ordered. Thos. R. Robinson, defendant on the roads under previous judgment; off docket. State Thos.

Hester; continued. State V8. Robt. Baker; nol pros. with leave.

State vs. Luke Rogers; nol pros. with leave. State vs. Alfred Duffy; continued.

State vs. Aured Duffy; continued. State vs. Chas. Mayo; continued.

State vs. A. C. Healis; continued. State vs.

A. C. Healis and Salie Underwood; continued. State vs. Henry Roberson; called and failed; capias.

State vs. Augustus Strother; called and failed; capias. State Vs. Isaac Allen; bigamy; continued. State vs.

Teller Lee; continued. State vs. Thos. Rogers and Lucy Ann Merritt; fornication and adultery; not guilty. State vs.

Haywood Rogers; carry consealed weapons; plead guilty; judgment not pronounced. State vs. Haywood Smith; trespass. State vs. Henry Turner; assault with deadly weapon.

At 4:20 o'clock the jury was out with the two last named cases. The Stanly Enterprise says the Etfird cotton mill is to be doubled and that then it will require 400 operatives. Mr. J. W.

Cannon will build a $200,000 cotton mill at Albemarle that will require 700 operatives. That's the way we are going forward. Special sale in Rockers at Thomas Campbell's Thursday, January 13th. THE TIMES. Added 326 New Subscribers in December, No.

113. A KENTUCKY TORNADO CITY HALL AND MANY HOUSES DEMOLISHED IN MORGANFIELD The City Marshall Killed By Falling Walls---Hotel And Methodist Church Unroofed. By Telegraph to The Times. Morganfield, Jan. tornado struck the city today, unroofing the old Methodist church and Parsona hotel and totally demolished over a dozen houses, including the city hall.

City Marshal Sellers was killed by the falling walls. The loss will reach up into many thousands. THE CHURCHES YESTERDAY. Tabernacle Congregation Left in Darkness During the Evening Service. In all the churches yesterday large congregations are reported as present.

Good music, good sermons and happy people. The day was an ideal day for church goers and they were present at not only morning, but also evening services. Those churches lighted by electricity had their congregations left in total darkness by fusees burning out. There was but one visiting divine in the city and he is well known here, having served in this city for over a year and only recently having accepted a call in the western part of the State. CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD.

The pastor, Rev. I. McK. Pittenger, preached as usual at the morning service at 11 a. m.

and at the service at 7:30 o'clock Rev. J. A. Weston, of St. Paul's church, Wilkesboro, preached a strong sermon on the great Polycarp.

Among all the martyrs of the early church, perhaps the most illustrious was Polycarp. The lecture was a good one and many were present to hear Dr. Weston. He has many friends in Raleigh who were glad to hear him again last night. AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Regular Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 5 o'clock were conducted by the rector, Rev. M. M.

Marshall, D. D. The services were well attended and the music was ullusually good. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday was the occasion of the regular quarterly communion service at the First Presbyterian church.

Fifteen new members had been added to the church since the last communion Sunday, and five were admitted Sunday morning upon profession of faith. Dr. Daniel, instead of a set sermon, delivered a most impressive talk upon the institution of the Lord's Supper, which was full of comfort and encouragement to communicants. The evening service was well attended. EDENTON STREET METHODIST.

Pastor Norman had his flock together and they heard good sermons in genuine Methodist style. The music under the new director, Prof. Bryant, was splendid. In the evening Dr. Norman delighted his congregation with a sermon filled with words of good counsel and strong arguments.

BAPTIST TABERNACLE. Dr. A. M. Simms had two large congregations present at the morning and evening services yesterday.

In the morning he preached from Luke 16th chapter and 4th verse: "I am resolved 1 what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses." His subject was "Decision" and he talked in fine form about Christian work. at the evening service an immense congregation was present and during the offering af use burned out and the entire congregation was left in utter darkness. Pastor Simms remarked: "I'm glad you are living," and in a few minutes lamps were brought and the gas was lighted and the services were concluded. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev.

J. W. Carter preached two good sermons yesterday. The church's annual report was read, showing the progress of the church and increase in membership. The church is in splendid condition.

OTHER SERVICES YESTERDAY. At the State Prison, Soldiers' Home, State Central Hospital for the Insane, the County Home and Workhouse, and at the jail, services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by various good men and women assigned to the respective places. THE GRAND LODGE. The Grand Lodge of Masons convenes in Oxford -morrow night at 7:30 o'clock and will be one of the largest attended meetings ever held inthe State. Mr.

John Drewry, Mr. W. W. Wilson and Mr. R.

H. Bradley left to-day to make final preparations for the meeting. A large number of Raleigh Masons headed by Mr. William Simpson, leave to meeting. morrow morning to attend the great The visit to the Asylum promises to be a most pleasant feature and the little ones will, as usual, welcome their benefactors.

MARS HACK CONFESSED WILL PLEAD GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER IN FIRST DEGREE Will Receiv. Sentence for Twenly Years, She is Glad Case is up--Expects No Pardon. By Telegraph to The Times. New York, Jan. Nack, who was jointly indicted with Thorn for the murder of Guldensuppe, has confessed her part of the crime and will be arraigned before Justice Garrettson in Long Island City this afternoon.

It is understood that she will plead guilty of manslaughter in the first degree and will be sentenced to twenty years. She is in a very cheerful mood to-day and is glad the case will he disposed of before night. She said she had no hope of CALIFORNIA GOLDEN JUBILEE. Governor Russell Invited to Attend the Great Anniversary Festivities. Governor Russell has received the following invitation, which is neatly engraved in gold and silver letters: 1848.

1898. Colifornia's gold yield in fifty years. The honor of your. presence is requested at the celebration of CALIFORNI'S GOLD JUBILEE oll January the twenty-fourth, at San Francisco, in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the discovery of gold in California. Festivities will conclude on the 29th.

General Committee: S. H. Daniels, Sec. J. H.

Jewett, Pres. Executive Committee: Henry Lundstedt, Sec. T. J. Parsons, Ch'm'n.

MRS. ROSA ASHE DEAD. This Good Woman Passed Peacefully Away Early This Morning. The news of the death of Mrs. Rosa Hill Ache spread over the city this morning, and many homes were saddened by this sad intelligence.

Mrs. Ashe passed away at 2 o'clock this morning at the home of her nephew Capt S. A. Ashe, on Hillsboro street. Mrs.

Ashe was loved by every one who knew her. Her tender hand and loving manner has brightened the lives of many in hours of affliction. and the love that WAS poured out to that good woman caine from all portions of the city and from all classes. Mrs. Rosa Hill Ashe, a daughter of William 11.

Hill and Eliza Marshall, was born in Raleigh, March 9th, 1816. Her inother. Eliza. Marshall, was the white chill born in Raleigh. The father, William I.

Ilill, was the son of lien William I. Hill and Eliza Ashe. a daughter of General John Ashe. and their residence was at Hilton, a suburb: of Wilmington. Mrs.

Ache married November 21, 1837, to Thomas Henry Ashe, who died September 11, 1859. Their only child, Dr. Alexander S. Ashe, died in Texas, in 1866. Mrs.

Ashe. leaves surviving her her sisters, Miss Lassie Hill, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Fannie D. Woodell. She was stricken with paralysis on Monday morning, Dec.

27th, and at first there were substantial hopes of her recovery. But she began to decline about five days ago and passed peacefully away at 2 o'clock this morning. She was baptized in this city by Bishop Moore, in 1821, and has been a consistant member of the Episcopal church. In 1869, purposing to devote her life to good works, she became matron of the Church Home, then established at Wilmington, but in 1875 was induced to come to Raleigh and live with her nephew, Capt. S.

A. Ashe. And her good works in this city are well known. THE FUNERAL. The funeral services will be held from the Church of the ood Shepherd, at 3 o'clock p.

Tuesday. N. C. SOCIETY. A special dispatch from Washington, D.

says: "Dr. Walter C. Murphy has been unanimously elected president of the North Carolina Society, of this (Washington) city, succeeding Hon. William R. Cox, secretary of the United States Senate, who deelined re-election." BRAYER NOT IN IT.

A Republican to-day, who had heard from Washington, says that the Postmaster General has informed Congrossinan Linney that he cannot appoint John C. McBrayer as postmaster at Shelby, because of the affidavits reflecting upon his character. Linney has been fighting for MeBrayer and Fortune has been fighting him. It looks like tortane favors Fortune. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Important Happenings in and About the Citv FOR BUSY READERS INTERESTING EVENTS OF TO- DAY AND TO -MORROW.

What is Heard on the Siren and jotted Down in Our Note-Book- -Personal and Otherwise. The Governor has reappointed Mr. E. Litenford a notary public. Miss Ella Johnson, who lives near this city, left this morning for Youngsville, where she will be an assistant in the Youngsville High School faculty.

Collector Duncan left to-day for his home at Beaufort. His contirmation is expected this week. Miss Lucy Creason, of Randleman, granddaughter of Dr. John M. Worth, is here attending the private school of Miss Annie Devereaux.

There is at the home of Mr. A. Dughi quite a peculiar thing in the evergreen line. An apple tree in his yard has perfectly green leaves and besides young leaves are pushing their way out into the world as if spring. was already here.

Judge and Mrs. W. A. Montgomery returned home to-day. Mr.

and Mrs. Moore, of Shanghai, and Miss Gaskins, of England, who have been visiting M. T. Norris, left to-day for Washington. Hunnicutt.

Son have on exhibition fine specimens of vitrified sidewalk tiles which are gong to be placed along many of the reedences on Blount street. The cost not twice as much as ordinary brick, and they last forever. The State Auditor reports that the foreign building and loan associations are writing min stating that they cannot do busines in this State on -account of the 6 per cent law. Sheriff S. M.

Jones, of Moore county, to way settled taxes in full with the State Treasurer. The amount was 185.62. 4 Mrs. W. R.

Tucker, who has been visiting her sister in Newbern, returned home this afternoon. Hon. Fred. Phillips, of Tarboro, came to-day to attend the meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial and K'armers' Bank to-morrow. Superiatendent Mebane announces that he will have the proceedings of the Supervisor's recent meeting printed in neat pamphlet form this week.

The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University will be held in the Governor's office, in this city, on Thursday, January 27th, at 12 m. William G. Hill Lodge, No. 218, A. F.

A. will meet in regular communication on next Monday night at 7 o'clock. Visiting brethren are invited to be present. The Chorus: Class of the Raleigh Musical Association will meet for practice at their hall, Monday evening, anuary 10th, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.

The two Raleigh firms who gave in the largest amount so far for the purchase tax for the past six months gave in $51,244.17 and $23,484.96 respectively. It is claimed that some new evidenor will speedily be presented in the case of John Evans, the Rockingham negro it jail here and under sentence of death His attorneys have been quietly at work for him. Miss Anna and Ernest McMeile, of Raleigh, are visiting Mrs. Wachsmith. Misses Mary Phillipe, Bessie Bunn, Florence Chalk and Mary Battle, refurned Tuesday to St.

Mary's School, at Mount. Phenix. BANQUET TO TRAVELING MEN. Southen Pines the Scene of a Jolly Banqueting Party. Mr.

Charles Gattis returned Sunday from Southern Pines, where he attended the banquet given by the Seaboard Air Line complimentary to the commercial travelers. Mr. Gattis, in speaking yesterday of the banquet, said: "The whole affair was a howling success, and the fifty and more traveling men present thoroughly enjoyed the occasion." Speeches were made by several traveling men, and a banquet, such a spread as is seldom seen, was served by Mr. Charles St. John, proprietor of the Piney Woods Inn.

Mr. St. John presented the president of the Travelers' Protective Association with an immense false doe head. Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. McNeill have pre- rented the Sanford Presbyterian Church, with a communion set and a baptismal bowl as a memorial of their two Express. Fine Lemons at Dughi's..