HE FOUR - .N PAGES. ' First Part. . nges 1 to "TPg" -H- M-I"I-I. ! ! t.i ! mm FOURTEEN PAGES. First Part Pages 1 to 8. THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE VOL. XXXV Kl. 6235 OUR ASSOCIATION The Farmers of Mecklenburg will Decrease Acreage and will Pur chase Less Fertilizers for Cot ton Crop ot the Coming Year. So Say Farmers. At the Court House To-day our Farmers Held an Important Meeting. The Attendance was Good and al' Seemed to be in the Best of Spirits. More than half the time consumed at the farmers' meeting this morning was taken up in a discussion of the election of a president to take the place of President' C. C. Moore, who was elected State President at the State convention at Raleigh. Mr. Mcore had not officially resigned and for this reason it was the opinion of quite a number of farmers that a presi dent should not be elected. The mat ter was discussed more than an hour when it was finally decided to table it, and in the meantime let the duties of the president fall on the vice presi dent. Mr. John McDowell. However, the meeting was interest ing and one of considerable impor tance The first business before the association was the reading of a report by Mr. W. S. Pharr, secretary and treasurer, which embodied the present condition of the county. Mr. Pharr re ported that there were 20 sub-divisions in the county, with an average mem bership of 40, making a total county membership of 800. Of this number only 100 had paid the 25 cents dues, showing that quite a neat sum for the treasury was yet to be collected. His report further showed that 30,885 bales had been ginned in the county and that the 10 cents per bale had been paid on only 4.329 bales. His books showed that there was about $95.72 fn the treasury. The report also contained the result of the recent canvass of the committee appointed by the president to solicit aid from the business men of the city and county to further the organization of the State. This committee had col lected $634, which will be forwarded to Mr. Leo D. Hart, of Raleigh, treas urer of the fund. The report was followed by remarks from the different members of the committee. Mr. McD. Watkins, chair man, said that they had met with no opposition and that not a single man approached by them opposed the movement. He said tnat everybody greeted them' with, "We are fully aware of the importance of this great movement and if you find that you will need more money call on us and we will give you more." Mr. John McDowell thought that if out-of-town people were manifesting such a decided amount of interest by subscribing so liberally, it wouldhave a strong tendency to stimulate our people here at home. Mr. Pharr read two letters, one from the Richmond, Va., office of the Vir ginia Carolina Chemical Company stating that the company had sub scribed $200 to the State Association through Mr. C. C. Moore; that they were heartily in accord- with the move ment and glad to do anything to furth er the interest of the farmer. The other letter was from the Powhatan Chemical Company, also of Richmond, stating that they had contributed to the National Association and that they they were in great sympathy with the cause. The next business taken up was the report of the delegates who attended the State convention at Raleigh. Cap tain S. B. Alexander, chairman of the committee of three that attended, made the report. He said that upon arriving 'at Ral eigh they were surprised to see so few farmers there and that they could not help but feel uneasy for fear that the meeting was not going to be a suc cess. This, as he afterwards told, was on account of some misunderstanding as to the meeting hour. When the time did come for the meeting, he said he was just as much surprised to see such a large body of men there at the first meeting, and at the second, or night, meeting he was even more, sur prised to see such a large, unorganized bf3dy of men. Nearly every cotton growing county in the State was repre sented at the meeting and of them all Mecklenburg and "Union counties were the only two there that stood solid or ganization; and further that these two counties furnished more than one-half the money paid into the State treas ury. The other counties were not or ganized, but the delegates had come there to do what they could and all 'ere anxious to help in organizing the State learn what they could so that when they returned home they could suggest plans for organizing their own counties. As the result, Captain Alex ander cited at least a half a dozen unties that had gone to work and Qow have a complete organization. It was some little time before the convention at Raleigh actually accom plished any work which, he said, wa3 because the convention was not prop erly organized. Finally the farmers St down to business and appointed an executive committee, which follow ed in the election of a president and secretary. Then the convention got down to business and took steps to, ward organizing the State. Not a dol lar was in sight for the work, but a VVILLSTAND BYTHE NATIONAL ORDER committee was appointed, composed of Mr. C. C. Moore' and Col. H. C. uockery, of the executive n, to canvass North Carolina, Norfolk! "u xuenmona, va. Their success in raising money had been marvelous ; and they got men conversant wit, tho cottcn situation to endorse their work and help carry it on. ' In regard to the overtures sent from Mecklenburg county, Captain Alexan der said nothing could be done with them and consequently they were pocketed. Then he spoke of the pros pects of the meeting next year, saying that from present indications it would be a big one. As to the reflection on Col. J. S. Cun ningham, former State President, an investigation showed that he had done remarkably well and that the main trouble was the executive committee behind him. This 'committee, it seems, did not do its duty. Captain Alexander then mentioned the enthusiasm all over the State, say ing that the counties in all sections of the State were working in earnest and that North Carolina was forging to the front on the cotton question as in everything else. Captain Alexander's report was followed by remarks by Messrs. McD. Watkins and W. A. Grier. The question as to acreage for the present year was then taken up. After a lengthy discussion by Messrs. W. S. Pharr, C. B. Campbell, S. B. Alexander and McD. Watkins and others, it was decided to stand by the Southern Asso ciation, reducing the acreage 25 per cent, on the 1904 crop. . An overture from the Steele Creek Association in regard to the farmers making notes which would enable them to hold their cotton as long as possible, was presented. The overture petitioned the merchants and others to carry the farmers until the first of January, instead of October. It was moved and seconded that Mr. C. C. Moore be notified to make out an itemized statement of all expenses in curred during the recent visit of Gov. R. B. Glenn here and that the county association pay the bill. The salary of the president was taken up, it being the sentiment of some that the present salary $60 per month was more than the association could stand, the matter was left to the executive committee with power to act.- WILL HAVE SPEEDY TRIAL. Negro Charged With Criminal Assault To Be Taken to Chattanoona for Immediate Trial. By Associated Pres. Nashville, Feb. 3. Ed. Johnson, the negro charged with criminally assault ing Miss Nevada Tayjor, at Chatta nooga, and who has been in jail here for safe keeping, is to be taken to Chattanooga Monday - for . a speedy trial. : ' t ''' . ; : r J" . " The feeling against Johnson is still very bitter at Chattanooga. The Young Woman's Misionary Society of the Second Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. W. S. Lee, on Tenth Avenue, Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. rumor won lidal Desturbance Noticed in New York Wednesday Said to Have Destroyed Bt-ena Ventura. All Cable Communication Sti 1 1 Broken. By Associated Press. New York. Feb. 3. A cablegram from Panama to the Herald says that all5 cable communication with Buena Ventura is still interrupted .The tidal disturbance noticed here Wednesday, it is rumored, destroyed that city. The cable is broken in two places, north and south of Buena Ventura. Cables Not Yet Restored. Cable communication with Porto Rico and all islands east of the Ameri can dependency, suddenly ceased yes terday morning and was not restored this morning. Cable officials expressed doubt that the breaks were caused by seismic or volcanic disturbances. BACK TO HEAVY CALIBRE. The War Department Adopts 45 Cali bre for Army Revolvers, v By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 3. The War De partment has decided to go back to the heavy calibre for army revolvers, and" to adoDt the cartridge of 45 cali bre instead" of the 38 calibre, now in use. The reason for the change is that it is desired to have a bullet with greater stopping power than the one now used. - The, Ordinance Bureau has invited the manufacturers to enter competit ion for the new model. CONVENTION REORGANIZED. 1 : v " - Wake County Division of Cotton Grow ers' Convention Being Fteorganzi : ed. ' . Special to The News. . f . Raleigh, N. C..:Feb. 3. The Wake county division of the Cotton Growers' Convention is being reorganized here today. The principal speakers are Gov ernor Glenn and President C. C. Moore, of the State division. The lat ter is now speaking. The formality of organization will follow Moore's speech. .'' Irving' to Appear. Bv Associated Pres. . rnn Vfh. 3. H. B. Irving, son of the late Henry Irving, today signed a contract to appear m America in "Lights Out. wis DESTROYED CHARLOTTE, N CM SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1 906. THE HEXT TEACHERS ASSEMBLY WILL BE HELD AT RALEIGH Official Announcement Has Been Made That Next N. C. Teach ers Assembly Wiil be June 12-15. Over 1500 Teachers are Expected to Attend, Strong Sentiment in Raleigh for City Ownership of Water Worts. Echo of the Washington "Black Hand" Incident State, Geologi cal Board in Session. Special to The News. Raleigh, Feb. 3. Official announce ment was made this morning that the next session of the North Carolina Teachers Assembly would be held in Raleigh June 12 to 15. This decision has just been reached by the Executive Committee composed of the leading educators throughout the State. . Announcement was made that the entertaning capacity of the city will be ample as several of the largest board ing schools will open their dormitories for the entertainment of the visiting teachers of whom probably 1,500 will attend. The charge at these colleges will.be one dollar a day including table board. Secretary Connor of the assembly committee says of the selection of Raleigh that, "No where else can teachers gather in so short a time at so small expense, so much informa tion about North. Carolina in the Ex ecutive Department, of the Govern ment, the state museum, the state li brary, the Supreme Court, the hall of history affording more instruction than can be found in all the books." The Programme will be announced within the next few days. The Secretary of State charters the "Livingstream Enterprising Brother hood" insurance order, the principal office being at Rocky Mount. The board of aldermen of the city of Raleigh have called on the Wake Water Co.; which controls the water supply of the city, to name a price at which they will' sell the plant. There is a strong sentiment for the city ownership of the system. John A. Bragassa, a well known grocer here has been very much dis turbed for several days for fear he was marked man with the terrible "black hand society" that has stirred up sensations in various parts of the country. A week ago he receieved a card with a black hand on it and con taining the significant words, "you have five days more." Each day since for five days another postal came sig nifying one day less. Mr. Bragassa be .came greatly stirred but kept the matter quiet except to some of his most intimate friends and one or two officers of the city.- The cards were postmarked Port land, Oregon. Great was his relief when the fifth card received was to the effect that he had "today" better buy a certain butter compound. The incident has . created quite a deal of merriment here at the expense of Mr. Bragassa. The State Geological Board was in annual session today, -Governor Glenn, ex-officio chairman and Messrs. F. R. Hewlett, of Asheville; Frank Wood, of Edehton, H. E. Fries, of Winston-Sa lem; Hugh McRae, of Wilmington; and State Geologist J. A. Holmes, present. The board determined to extend ma terially their work of betterment of the artesian water supply for the eastern section of the State and to promote in every way possible the success of the Appalachian forest preserve move ment and the meeting soon to be hel in that interest at Charlotte. THE REPORT FAVORS 85 FT.JJCK CANAL Report ot Canal Commission Favors 85 ft. Level Lock Canal. Re port of BoarJ of Engineers Favors Sea Level Canal. Report Submitted To-day. ' By Associated Press. Washington,' Feb. 3. The report of the Isthmian Canal Commission- re porting their decision favoring an, 85 foot level lock canal, was submitted to Secretary Taft today. The report was accompanied by the report of the board of engineers, the majority of whom declared for a Sea Level canal. Secretary Taft will now express his views on the project in transmitting the papers to the President. THREE MONTHS IN PRISON Church Rioter Sentenced by' the Cor rectional Tribunal. . Bv Associated Press. . Paris, Feb. 3 Bochefeeauld, who was arrested in connection with the church riots, was today sentenced to three months' imprisonment by the Correctional Tribunal, without applica tion to the "first offienders' act." ALBERMARLE NEWS. New Club Founded Land Purchase - Other News. Special to The News. Albermarle, N. - C, Feb.. 3. A new social and commercial club is being organized this week for the progress ive town of Albermarle and it is com posed of the leading business men, who have the Welfare of the town at heart. The nature of the club will be to look after the interests of the town as well as provide a place of social gatherings and reaamg rooms. A char ter will be asked for withing the next few days. Rooms will be secured from the Stanly County Loan & Trust Co., and will be fitted in the most modern style. ' The Stanly County Loan & Trust Co. are moving into their elegant new building, corner of Main and Second Streets. ' This building is a credit to the town and is equal to many in larger towns. The second floor of this building is oc cupied by, lawyers. The present passenger and freight offices at this place are inadequate to the great development of the town and community and steps are being taken to have a change made. The "Albermarle Real Estate and Insurance Co. have purchased some twenty-five acres of land in the South ern part of the town and will have it laid off in lots fpr the purpose of build ing houses and developing that portion of the town. At the office of the Register of Deeds today ai marriage license was issued to Mr. Walter Getton, who will wed Miss Mattie Cheshier. Both are from the - Huntersville section. Consider the Santo Domingo Treaty, Fail to Redch Agree ment as to Making it a Party Question. . Senator Patterson and Others Make Speeches. By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 3. A caucus of the Democratic Senators was held to day to determine the party policy re sarding the Santo Domingo treaty. A call was issued for 10:30 and 45 min utes later, all the Democratic Senators in the city, excepting Daniel, Gearin, McEnery, Gofifiairsjid Talif erro were present. Gorman's absence was ex plained by illness. Five Senators were absent from the city. Later, all but McEnery and Taliaferro were account ed for. The first question considered was whether the Dominican Treaty be considered a party question. Speeches were made on both sides. Senator Patterson opposed the rule at some length. Other speeches were made by Clark, of Arkansas and Teller. The latter said he was opopsed-tp the ratification of treaty. It is announced this afternoon that the prospects are poor, for, any agreement today, al though it is believed that a sufficient number will bind themselves to insure the defeat of the treaty. If no agree ment is reached today, the caucus will probably hold a later meeting, and another - effort will be made to adopt the two-thirds - rule. Many present to day favored this rule. Rate Bill in House. Washington, Feb. 3. Less than, a score of members were in their places when the House met today to continue the discussion of the Hepburn Railroad Rate Bill. The debate was opened by Clayton (Ala.) He declared that legis lative regulation, of interstate com merce is old as the common law. The necessity for legislation, he. declared, has been brought about by the unjust discriminations of roads through re bates and terminal charges. TO MEET IN CHARLOTTE. Committee On Church Federation to 1 Meet Here March 4. Special to The News. Hickory, Feb. 3. Dr. J. L. Murphy has received news that the committee on church Federation of which he is a member, meets, in Charlotte March; 14th. This is to decide" the question of the union of the German Reformed and Presbyterian churches. The sum mons came from Dr. John H. Pough whom Emperor William called to as sist in dedicating the Reformed Ca thedral at Berlin, William being him self of that faith. TAKES BRIGHTER VIEW. Moroccan Situation Now Looks More Hopeful ' to German. Foreign Of fice. By Associated Press. ' . , T Berlin, Feb. 3. Germany now takes a more honeful view of the result of the conference at Algeciras on Moroc can reforms than a week ago. Two questions, the , smuggling of arms and taxaron having been disposed of with out serious diffierences, and the foreign office is inclined to believe that an agreement will be reached as to the policy instruction, though it presents greater difficulties than - the matters already decided. . NOTED BLOCKADER CAUGHT. Was "Wanted By Government and De fense in Samuels Case. Special to The News. Winston, Feb. 3. James Combs, a big blockader of Wilkes county, want ed by the Government and defense in the Samuels case was captured in Wilkes last night and carried to Greensboro today by Deputy Marshall Crutchfield. . Combs was accompanied by his law yer, W. W. Barber. . SENATE DEMOCRATS HOLD CONFERENCE THE GREAT STRIKE " - ISUA VOTED, FOR FEB, 15 Representatives of all trie Build ing Trades' Unions in New York Unanimously Vote to Go on Strike Feb. 15, in Sympathy With Housesmiths. Announced that the Failure of Any Union. to Support Move, will Result in Expulsion of Such Union From the Federated Union. By Associated Press. New York. Feb. 3. At the meeting last night of the representatives of all the Building Trades' Unions in New York City, it was unanimously decided to order the various unions of building trades to go on strike February 15, in sympathy with the housesmiths. It is announced that failure to support the housesmiths will mean the expulsion ol the guilty union from the Federated Union. The officials said: "This means that ho union men will work . with non-union men who have taken the places of union men." T. D. GRANT PROMOTED. Was Made Major General By the President. By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 3. The President selected Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant, commanding the department of the east with headquarters at Gov ernor's Island, New York, to be pro moted to the grade of Major General, to fill the vacancy caused by the pro motion of Major General Sumner, Feb ruary 6th, to be Lieutenant General. LOSS BY FIRE OF $75,000. Fire Threatened BuNlnexs Portion of Richmond, Ky. Much Damage Was Done. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 3. -The business Louisville, K., Feb. 3. The business portion of Richmond, Ky., was threat ened with tire which began there this morning. The fire department of Win chester has gone to the scene on a special train. - A special from Richmond, Ky., says: "The . fire here today which for a time was so threatening- that help was sum moned from Winchester, damaged bus iness property $75,000. Two. banks and a number of small establishments were the chief sufferors. The amount of in surance is not given. INCREASE IN CUSTOMS. Moroccan Conference Held Sitting Business Transacted. By Associated Press. Algeciras, Feb. 3. The Moroccan Conference held a short sitting today and has agreed to increase the customs ditties of Morocco, and create a special fund from the customs receipts for the improvement of ports. Proposals were adopted subject to the approval of the home Governments, as some dele gates are not instructed. Many objec tions were raised to the proposed in crease in customs. McMillan Would Wear Toga. Detriot, Mich., Feb. 3. The latest entry in the free-for-all fight for the seat of Senator Russell A. Alger is W. C. McMillan, oldest son of the late Senator McMillan, and the head of the vast McMillan interests in Michigan. His formal declaration is out today. During his father's campaigns, Mr. Millan bore an important part in di recting the political machinery, and in spite of the fact that the present federal officeials, many of them, owe their offices to Alger, it is believed that the remnants of the old McMillan apparatus will more than offset this in fluence. - To a great extent the campaign will undoubtedly be fought in the Republi can primaries throughout the State when State Senators are chosen. STATE DEPARTMENT ASKED TO ASSIST Ellsworth Disappeared in Mexico Nov. 11. Carried Large Sum of Money, Murder ancl Roboery Feared. Government Asked to Assist In Search, By Associated Press. -New York, Feb. 3. The assistance of the State Department has been ask ed in the search for Harry Merriman Ellsworth, of Brooklyn, who disap peared in Mexico, and has not been heard of since November 11. He was auditor of the Mexican Railway . and as it is known that he carried a large sum of money it is feared that he has been killed by ' bandits. DIED FROM ' BURNS. Mr. Gilmore -Died Today From Effects of Burns Yesterday Afternoon. By Associated Press. Atlanta, Feb. 3. Mrs. Lucy A. Gil more died here today as a result of her clothing catching fire from an open grate late yesterday - afternoon. Mrs. Gilmore was putting coals back into the grate which had ' fallen to the floor. She was alone in the - house and was fatally burned before help could reach her. . MOUSMf TRAGEDY LITTLVE BIG HORN. Attorney Thomas M. Hufham Lectures Before the Students of Lenoir Col lege, Hickory, N. C. Special to Th'e News. Hickory, Feb.. 3. On Monday Even ing, January 29th, Mr. Thomas M. Huf ham delivered a masterful lecture at Lenoir College on. "The Tragedy of the Little Big Horn." , .Mr. Hufham, is an able, successful lawyer but more, he is a scholar, an Investigator, an authority in litera ture, in history, as a writer, as a lectur er, and as an Orator he has won ah en viable reputation in the entire South and especially in his own native State, North Carolina. Mr. Hufham has lectured frequently for the college, and he never fails to win the very highest appreciation Of the students. His last effort was a rare treat to students and ali who were so fortunate as to hear him. We append a few of his thoughts but attempt no synopsis: "the Tragedy of the Little Big Horn." If Gettysburg was the high tide of the Confederacy, The "Little Big Horn" was the Indian's last bid for empire. There Indian strategy reached its highest development and scored its greatest triumph. They met the most dashing Indian campaigner of the day and fought him till not one of his com mand remained to tell the story. It Was a case where valor which it ' required annihilation to conquer, came into collision with the strength and resources of despair. Viewed from their own standpoint, Crazy Horse, Sit ting Bull and Chief XJall were sincere patriots, fighting for the land that had been their fathers' before them for gen erations. In the end they met the fate of all those who try to stay the wheels of progress. Civilization is merciless. It mowed down the natives of Austra lia, practically wiped out the Indian. Nothing but his willingness to he a hewer of wood and a drawer of water saved the nesro. If the time ever comes when he aspires to be the equal of the white man he will share the fate of the Indian. Custer and his men died where they fought without attempted flight or thought of surrender. The sun of their glory has cast upon the field immortal ized by their desperate valor a crim son light that will flame through the ages. - The gory rows of corpses that lay along the hills of the Little Bis Horn, Was a prophecy of the Indian's fate; for the dead lay in line of battle, offi cers and men alike, having fallen where they had been stationed. The nation that could replace each one of those gallant men with a thousand equally as brave could never be satis fied with less than complete dominion over every foot of its territory. ' . In spite of their craft and Cruelty, We cannot help respecting the Indians. Their resources were pitifully small and weak compared to those of their mighty white foe; but they made the bravest struggle that they were capa ble of and never yielded until the last glam of hope had faded from the sky." ' MISS ALICE ASKED TO BARTHE WIIIE Movement is Started by Officers of.W. C. T, U. to Obtain the Bride's Co operation in Barring Wine From the Wedding Breakfast. Bv Associated Pres. . . New York, Feb. 3 A tribune special from Boston says, that a movement has been started by the officers of the National Woman's Christian Temper ance Union to obtain Miss Alice Roose velt's co-operation toward the bar ring of wine from her wedding break fast. "OLD MAIDS" GOOD. A Large Crowd Atended the Entertain ment at the First Baptist Church. The Old Maid's Conference in the Sunday school room of the First Bap tist church last night was a very suc cessful performance. The proceeds amounted to $80, which will be devot ed to the education of a mountain girl. Few entertainments of this kind have been given in Charlotte and those who did not see it last night missed a treat. It was funny from start to finish and pleased so well that the ladies who got it up have been re quested to repeat it." The old maids were indeed funny and their, appear ance on the street and in the drug store after the performance attracted no little attention. SEVEN LODGED IN JAIIj. Prominent Citizens Jailed and Charged With Lynching. Barnwell, S. C, Feb. 3. W. J. Myric, Wade Sanders. C. W. Hogg, and Tom Hugins, all prominent farmers of this county; Postmaster Joseph Hartford, of Ulnier, and Constables W. J. Harter and Milledge Lee, were lodged in jail here today charged with having assist ed in the lynching of Frank and John Dixon, colored father and son, at Ul mer, December 22. The younger negro was accused of having killed Hayne S. Craddock, a prominent farmer of this section, having done so at the command of his father. State officials, -assisted .by detectives have been working on the matter since the lynching. , Professor Search. - Professor P. W. Search, will deliver a lecture at Elizabeth College Monday evening commencing at 8:30 o'clock. His subject will be "Musicin the Fath erland." Escaping smoke from a defective flue -'caused some excitement at - the Carolina clothing store this afternoon. FRICE: 3 CENTS MB S ACTION WAITS IDEIITIEICATIOII OF IIEGRO BRUTE Over a Thousand Wen Waiting in Streets of Missouri Town for the Victim's Identification of the Perpetrator of the Unspeakable Crime. . Mob Openly Declares Intention of Lynching Beast, if Identified. Will Accompany Sheriff to Mrs. Norman's Home Where ldenti- fixation will Take Place, By Associated Press. Polar Bluff, Mo., Feb. 3. More than a thousand ' men gathered .on the streets this morning awaiting the posi tive identification of the negro, ar rested last night on the charge of crim inal assault on Mrs. Daniel ; Norman. The mob openly declares its intention of lynching the negro, if identified by the victim. A physician states that she is unable to leave her room to identify the hgro at the jail, and Sheriff Hoggs has announced that he will take the negro to her home. The crowd declares its intention of . accompanying the sheriff, and the prisoner to the resi dence. ERROR IN POSTING TRAIN. Cost the Atlantic Coast Line $9 Char lotte Man Received Money. Mr. R. O. Alexander, the well-known cotton merchant, was holding tightly in one hand a roll of greenbacks this tnorning. He remarked to The News man that the money had been refund ed to him by a railroad, and a repre sentative of a competing line thought he should have it framed. Mr. Alexander states that he was at a certain station on the Atlantic Coast Line several days ago when a station master posted a certain train 30 min utes. Because of this the Charlotte man missed his train and his expen.ve account was increased $9 thereby. Mr. -Alexander, apprised the manage ment of the facts in the case. He re ceived a letter by return mail inform ing him that the treasurer of the com pany would honor his draft for the amount of his expenses. .He received the money this money and the occur rence is so unusual that he' thinks mention should be made of it. A FAIR SABBATH.. Weather Man Says It Will Be Warmer,. Tomorrow. The weather man predicts that we are to have a fair Sunday and the tem perature will rise several degrees. In his remarks on the weather, Mr. Ben nett' says: "An area of high pressure has mov ed ea'stward from the Mississippi -Valley over the Middle Atlantic States and has caused colder weather gen erally east of the Mississippi. Over the South Atlantic and East Gulf States temperatures are from 10 to 20 degrees below normal, and the mini mum, temperature recorded at Char lotte this morning, 17 degrees was the lowest for this winter. An area of low , pressure has moved southeastward from Montana over Minnesota, increas ing in intensity. Though attended by little precipitation, yet it has caused warmer weather generally over the Missouri and Upper Mississippi Val leys. With its continued eastward movement, rising temperature may be -expected in this vicinity tonight and Sunday, with continued fair weather." Rev. A. E. Brown to Breach. Rev. A. E. Brown, of Asheville, who has charge of the work of education in the mountains of Virginia, North Caro lina and South Carolina, under the aus pices ot the Home Mission Board - of the Southern Baptist convention will preach at the First Baptist church to morrow morning, and at Pritchard Me morial church tomorrow night. Mr. Brown is a native of this State, and is a fine preacher. BOAT ON FIRE. ' Loaded With Dynamite Causes Big v Panic. New York, Feb. 3. Shdrtly before, 2 o'clock this morning the U. S. Lighter' Hudson, having on board about 500 pounds of dynamite, and which was anchored on the Manhattan side of the Harlem river, almost under the Central bridge, took fire. Soon after the fire started two explosions occurred . on board. They were slight, however, and apparently did hot effect the main car go. An alarm was sent in and several engines and two fire boats responded. The lighter was anchored directly in the rear of the crowded Manhattan Casino and a panic ensued there. Po lice reserves ' finally managed ' to re store order in the Casino. The fire was not under control at 2:20 a. m. BRIEFS. Mrs. 'Mary Ann Irwin, of Morning Star township, is very ill. The friends of. Mr. T. K. Sam monds, of Sharon, will regret to hear of his critical illness. . The executive committee of the Charlotte Epworth League Union will meet with the Tryon Street Epworth League Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock to arrange for another public meeting. -rThe Methodist Ministers .will meet in study of Tryon Street Methodist church -Monday, at 9:30 a. m. on ac count of the conference of the city pas. tors at the.Y. M. C. A. at 10; 30 a. nt r r. i. i 4 1