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CHARLOTTE, N. C, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 1902.
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GOBIM'S STERN ORDER
TS DISORDER
VALLEY
Panther Creek Strikers Cease
-heir Attacks Upon the
State Troops
STRUCTiONS WERE
TO SHOOT TO KILL
More Men Reported This
Morning for Work at Tarn
aqua, Lansford andSummit
Hill Than Any Day since
the Big Strike Began
(By Wire to The News.) '
Tamaqua. Pa.. Aug. 30. General
Gobm's stern declaration last night to
shoot to kill in case of disorder had a
q-ieting effect on the situation in Pan
ther Creek Valley today.
Company F toured the Valley this
morning and met about fifty strikers
who instead cf hooting, jeering and
stoning the soldiers, looked on in quiet
contempt as they passed.
Last night the strike leaders went
t'R.m door to door apprising the strik
ers of General Gobin's orders to shoot
if molested. Orders have been given to
fire on all men, women and children
who in any way molest the troops.
More men reported for work at Tam
aor.a. Lansford and Summit Hill this
morning than any morning since the
strike was declared.
LSI01 OF THE
CRAFTY FRIARS
He Thinks the Solution is
Other Than Their Exile and
Sale of Their Lands But
Not Talk at Present
(By Wire to The News.)
Rome. Aug. 30. Monsignor Guidi,
the newly appointed apostolic delegate
to the Philippines, has carefully exam
inl vclumnious papers relating to the
Philippine question and has concluded
that the solution of the problem is oth
er than the expulsion of the frairs and
the sale of the lands.
He refuses to enter into details until
lie has submitted a preposition to Gov-f'Mior-Taft.
VENEZUELA CLAIMS VICTORY.
Minister Bowen Cables that the
Rev-
clutionists are Beaten.
By Wire to The News.)
Washington, Aug. 30. Minister
l,M'AV;u telegraphs the Department of
jstate from Caracas that a victory has
lif'n announced by the Venezuelan
government over the Revolutionists
advance guard near Cuba. The block
are ot the Orinocco river has been de-
iared ineffective by the Holland gov
ernment. Street Car Men on Strike.
(By Wire to The News.)
A Hston. X. Y., Aug. 30. Two hun
a ntormen and conductors on the
lauson Valley Railway went on strike
louay. The men struck for more
agfs, the company having announced
c"t to take place Sept. first.
EXT WEEK
Sir Michael Herbert Now the
British Ambassador, aWil'l
nePort and Then Return to
England for His Family
Wv,-IJy Wire t0 Tlie News.)
hnPn Aug. 30. Word has
Tuhm rfl here that sir Michael
is . ' the new British Ambassador,
non ,v",Iri" to come to this country
l'rcm Ki r present his credentials
EnRianfi 1ater he wil1 return to
ia DtC-eniTnd wiu brin his family here
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ID
OPPOSED TO
EXPU
Ill BE HERE WITH
HIS .CREDENTIALS
Futurity is 5e
Attraction Today
0 Sheapshead Bay Race Track,
N. Y., Aug.30.- The futurity race
for two-year-olds will be run over
a fast track this after noon. ..The
weather this morning is clear and
cool and promises, to remain so.
The greatest crowd ever assem-
bled on a race course is expected
e Thirty-one horses have entered
ftand should all start the race will'
be worth $59,750, the larger share
fto go to the winner..' .The track
officials hope there will be enouch
withdrawals to bring the entries
down to 18.
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OTIMPARTIAL
TO HlSDIfTY.SAYS
MITCHELL
(By Wire to The News.)
Wilkesbarre, Aug. 30 President
Mitchell left today for Atlantic City to
spend Sunday and Monday. He wall
address the workingmen of Philadel
phia Monday night.
Concerning General Gobin's order to
shcot to kill, Mitchell said: "I believe
the order will be uncalled for. I do
not think Gen. Gobin is impartial to
his duties."
Miss Mary Passmore of Gary
COB HI
WOMAN WOOS AWFUL
Blaze and Declares she Was Tired of Life
(Special to Tho News.)
Raleigh, N. C. Aug. 30. Miss Mary Passmore, aged 42, of Cary, suicid
ed last night by burning.
She wras found wrapped in flames in an outhouse and died at eleven
o'clock last night.
She declared before she died that she set fire to herself because she
was tired of living.
CAPT. GLENN WITHDRAWS
IN FAVOH OF C. B. WATSON
. (Special to The News.)
Winston-Salem, Aug. 30. The D emocrats held a great County Conven
tion here today. ' This afternoon Ca pt. R. B. Glenn withdrew from the
Senatorial race and offered a resolu tion strongly endorsing C. B. Watson,
which was adopted with great enthusiasm.
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YOUNG CORBETT.
The featherweight champion of America is matched to fight "Terri
ble" Teddy McGovern in Louisville Sept. 22. They have fought once be
fore but at that time McGovern was not in condition. The contest is ex
nected to be a battle royal and the sporting world is looking forward to
it with even more interest than it did the Fitzsimmons-Jeffries fight.
TWO TOW
NS DESTROYED IN BATTLE
YESTERDAY NEAR CAPE HAYTIEH
(By Wire to The News.)
Washington, Aug. 30. Minister
St-te DeDartment under yesteraa s
llllnx nf Cane Haytien Thur
he filed the dispatch.
w,s jrreat loss on both sid
Lainhe were totally destroyed. Th
of General Nord and General Junea
WAR
AND
CLOUD BURSTSiTWEHTY-THREE HURT
THE ENEM
General Greely and His Sig
nal Men are Hard at Work
'-Long Island Sound Dot
ted With Lights All Night
and signals are seen
(By Wire to The News.)
Army Headquarters Pequot Point,
Conn., Aug. 30 The war cloud which
has threatened the country has broken
in full fury. War is declared and there
is a report here that an enemy will try
to capture and destroy New York.
Long Island Sound, was streaked
with lights all during the early morn
ing hours and with daylight the wig
wagging signal-men from the visual
station could he plainly seen from here.
They are being hurried through the
streets of New London and being hur
ried to the fortifications on the Island.
General Greely is also hurrying addi
tional signal-men to the stations along
the coast.
President drives to Windsor.
(By Wire to The News.)
Newport, N. H., President Roosevelt
and party left here at 7 o'clock for a
drive to Windsor, Vermont.
is Found Wrapped in Fiery
roweu, at run. au nmre, iuc
uaw mat .evCiC u
sday and was continuing at the time,
es and the towns of Marmelade and
e government army is under command
u is at the head of the Revolutionists.
ADVANCES
FLAMES
Trains on Underground Railway Come Together Through
Fault of Signal Man and Two Cars Are. Telescoped
(By Wire to The News.) "
Glasgow, Aug. 30. In a rear-end collision between two trains of. the
under-ground railway at Charing Cross station the last two cars - from
the first city were completely telescoped. Twenty-three persons were,
injured. . ..; '
The injuflfed were removed to a hospital. Ten are seriously injured. .It
is a remarkable fact that none of those in the rear of the train were in
jured. The signalman has been arrestedr . . .
TERRY Mc
New Devicefor '
Satisfying Honor
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Paris, Aug. 30. The
French
duellists have devised a
scheme for satisfying outraged
honor witnout danger io me.
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In the future wax instead of
lead bullets will be used, and the
e mark left by the wax will decide
which m2n hit must apologize. ....
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LIVELY BATTLE
ED BEFORE
OFFICERS W
Two Negroes Who Assistsd
in Brutal Assault on ;Ger
man Musicians Captured
Today and One Was Hurt
(By Wire to The News.)
Cumberland, Md., Aug. 30. Two
; negroes, who assisted two wnite
' tramps in the assault on four German
j musicians near Cherry Run, W. Va.,
I yesterday, were captured 'this morning
after a lively battle on the mountains
near Hancock. One of the negroes was
wounded.
The white men captured yesterday
gave the names .of J. W. Jones, of
Scottdale, Pa., and Will Kaber, cf Ber
go, Ohio.
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q Sick Man Has
2 Lost His Temper
Constantinople, Aug. 30. The
fw
i Porte has addressed an abrupt g
, note to United States Minister
1 QLeishman, absolutely refusing to q
discuss further the responsibility Q
for the capture of Miss Ellen M.
stone, the American missionary, m
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as the outrage was not committed
i rt x..ru-ish oii.
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WAS
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GOVERN.
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FOR
Labor Day
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G
E. GALLAGER, Marshal.
- W. S. ORR, Ass. Marshal.
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The following is the order
the
unjon, wi!' observe for the pa-
i fade Monday morning: Q
a Mounted pclice. a
Steel Creek Band, orator of the Q
i day, mayor and city officials in
carnages;
Fire Department.
Visiting unions.
l Wood Workers Union Form
on N. Alexander.
Carpenters Union Form on 3.
i Alexander.
Moulders
Union Form on N.
Davidson.
Textile Unions Form
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on S.
Davidson.
Federal Union No. 3932 Form
on N. Caldwell. .
Painters Union Form on S.
Caldwell.
Pressmens Union Form on N.
Brevard.
Machinists Union Form on S. ft
Brevard. .
Floats Form either side of 9
Fact Aupnnp until nlarprl in line
9 by marshalls.
.Mounted Police.
Federal Union 9982 Form on S. &
a McDowell. 9
LINE OF MARCH. i
Up Trade to College; North on
Colleae to Seventh:
West Sev-
enth to Tryon; up
Tryon to
A C;iiars' Apet TraHA trt Mint:
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on Fourth to College; North CoJ-
leae to Trade: ud Trade to
a Square, and thence to Morehead,
ft where tbe parade will be dismiss
r ed and take cars for Latta Park. &
EXERCISES AT PARK 11:30.
Prayer by J. A. Dorritee. Ad
dress of welcome by Mayor P. M
Brown. J. T. A. Lawing, presi
dent Clerks Union will introduce
orator of the day, Hon. Jerome
Jones, of Atlanta, who will deliv-
er the oration.
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In the afternoon, beginning at q
B 1:30 o'clock, there will be a se- ft
ries of interesting and amusing
games and contests.
In the evening, at the Audito-
q rium, there will be a minstrel and O
vaudeville show, free to everyone.
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It is requested that all unions
and business men who are to en-
ter floats, will be on hand at 9
a. m., for the parade, so as, to be
formed in line, as the parade will O
move at 9:30 promptly.
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ALL IS III READINESS
FOR LABOR DAY
CELEBRATION
Parade in the Morning One
of the Features of the
Program
HON. JEROME JONES TO
SPEAK AT LATTA PARK
Games and Contests For Priv
zes Will be Amusomen sof
the Afternoon and Vaude
ville Show at Night Will
Wind Up the Day
Monday will be a gala day with the
e earners of Charlotte. The most
elaborate celebration of, Labor Day that
as yet taken place in this city has
been planned and, weather permitting,
these plans will be executed. Briefly
rehearsed there will be a parade in
the morning through the , principal
streets of the' city and headed by the
Steele Creek band, of a41 the labor
unions in the city as well as the vis
iting unions. In addition the local mer
chants will be represented by appro
priate floats. At midday there will be
an address at Latta Park by Hon. Je
rome Jones, of Atlanta, a speaker of
considerable renown, followed by
dinner.
In the afternoon there will be a se
ries of contests and. games for prizes,
concluding at night with a free min
strel and vaudeville show, in the park
auditorium. . -
Committees from the various local
labor unions have . been hard at work
on the plans and program for over a
month and there isw every reason to be
lieve that the celebration will be a
success from every standpoint. There
will be many, visitors. The railroads
entering Charlotte have granted re -
duced rates for this occasion and there
(Continued on Seventh Page.)"
ALFONSO'S SISTER TO
WED RELATIVE OF
PRINCE MURAT
Negotiations Were Recently
Begun by the Queen Moth
er and Are Expected to Be
Concluded Soon
(By Wire to The News.)
Paris, Aug. 30. During the recent
visit of the Queen mother of Spain in
Paris, negotiations were begun looking
to the marriage of - King Alfonso's
twenty year old sister, Princess Maria
Theresa, to a member ' of Prince
Murat's family.
The Prince at present is away mak
ing arrangements and details are im
possible. The Prince of the Asturias,
however, will visit Paris during Sep
tember and try to reach a satisfactory
basis with Prince Murat.
TEDDY MUCH TICKLED
OVER HIS FIRST
WILD BOAR
Pleased as a School Boy With
His First Pair of Trousers
He Makes Two Address
es at Cornish
(By Wire to ,The News.)
Windor, Vert., Aug. 30 The Presi
dent said before starting for Windsor
this morning, regarding his shooting '
the wild boar ""It's the greatest piece
of luck I ever had. I am greatly pleased
over the affair, as .it's the first boar I
ever shot." On the way tto Windsor
while ascending Croyden Mountain,
the President walked to the summit
without help from the tired horses. At
Cornish flat the party changed convey
ances and the President rode the rest
of the way back, engineered by Win
ston Churchill, the novelist.
The President addressed tne people '
at Cornish and was then driven to the
fair grounds where he delivered an,
address. . ' .
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