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(-TOT THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED, PftESiS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE. VOL. XXXV JSIL V?40 1 CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2 PRICE: 5 CENTS OVER 210 PERSONo THOUGHT TO HAVE PERISHED III CHILE Dispatch States from La Pas, Bolivia, that 2000 Lives; were Lost at Valparaiso and Near 275 at Other Places as Result if Earthquake. Special Corps Organized to Pull Down Tottering Buildings, ts caped Prisoners do Great Rob bery. President Roosevelt's Letter of Sympathy Appreciated. By Associated Press. Buenos Ayres, Aug. 21. The Nac ion, publishes a special despatch from La Pas, Bolivia, announcing that 2,000 persons lost their lives as a result of the earthquake shocks and fires at Val- jaraiso, and that 1,0 deaths from the same cause occurred at Limache, 40 at C'lillota, 35 at Conchali 11 at Petaroa, 9 at La Placilla and six at La Calera. Sunday there was a strong convul sion at Valparaiso which produced a further panic. President Roosevelt's messages of sympathy with the Chilean people were most gratefully received by the government and the people . and- mes sages of sincere thanks were "cabled to Washington by the Chilean presi dent. The authorities at Valparaiso are organizing distributing centers where food and medicine will be served to earthquake sufferers. The latter are displaying exemplary patriotism and courage. Large parties of convicts who escap ed from the prisons have been com mitting robberies and other crimes at Valparaiso, Casablanca) and Vina Del Mar. but the majority of them have been captured and summarily dealt with. Upwards of 50 have been publicly thot. Buildings Pulled Down. Santiago, Aug. 21: Only now can the seriousness of the catastrophe begin to be appreciated. The greater rart of the.. modern houses here are i-nsafe for habitation and the authori ties have organized a special corps, to pull down -the tottering buildings. Iu most of the streets it is unsafe tai walk on the pavement owing to the falling debris. . Santiago resembles , a . camp. The public squares and principal avenues are croweded with people sleeping in the open. .All kinds of carriages and carts have been requisitioned to sleep in, or even under them. Nothing definite appears to be known regarding the number of lives lost as the result of the earthquake and fires at Valparaiso. The authorities there only mention having taken 16 bodies from the ruins, though they . add that the number of injured is very great. Another Earthquake. Lima. Peru, August. 21 There was another heavy ; earthquake shock at Valparaiso Monday night. According to the latest reports from the scene of the earthquake the town of Quillota, 2G miles from Valparaiso, and having a population of 10,000 has been com pletely destroyed. At Lima this morninng there was a slight shock and Huache was shaken by the earthquake yesterday. - , FAVOR SPEAKER CANNON. Speaker Cannon to Receive Endorse . ment as Republican Presidential Candidate. By xssociated Press. Springfield, 111., Aug. 21. Before the Republican State Convention met to name candidates for Secretary of ktate, Superintendent of Public In struction and three trustees for the State University, it was conceded that Speaker Cannon would receive the emphatic endorsement as the Repub lican Presidential candidate and Senator Cullom would, be endorsed lor re-election to the United States Senate. The resolutions will . give the Roosevelt's administration strong c ii dorse ment. TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES. Strong Fight Beween Sullivan Faction and Bryanites. By Associated Press.. . , . Peoria, Aug. 21. The Democratic state convention met for the purpose of nominating candidates -.. for state treasurer, state superintendent of pub lic instruction and for three trustees of the University of Illinois. In reality, however, the convention was more of a fight for control of the state party machinery between the factions head ed by National Committeeman Sulli van and the immediate I followers of Ir. Bryan. . ' ; Both sides predicted success. RACIAL FEELING EXISTED. Trouble Between Negro Troops and Citizens Was Because of Racial Feeling. r ' By Associated Press. . " - . Vv ashinston. D. C. Aue. 21. Major Elocksom reports!, to the. War Depart ment that the trouble between the ne pro troops and the citizens of Brown vi lie, Texas, is due to racial feeling. The people did not desire colored troops, and showed they thought them inferior socially by certain slights, and the denial of privileges at public bars, etc., which the soldiers resented. INSURRECTION EGAN. When General Bandera Left With A w ha J r- t n,mcu r-orces, insurrection .Follow ed. By Associated Press. Havana Aug. 21. An insurrection beean last night in Havana Province when General Quindo Bandera, negro who distinguished himself in tW war for independence left Arroyo Arenas, 12 miles west of Havana with a force estimated at over 20 men whinh it io believed was largely augmented : by a udjiu armea with guns and amunition which set out for Havana. Fifty rural sua.raa.irom Havana and 100 from San to Clara were sent to Pinar Del Rio today. men senate and House meet this atternoon, informally but secretly, to consiuer the situation. Rural Guards Arrive. A detachment of 300 rural guards arrived from Central Cuba and pro ceeded to the Province of Pinar Del Rio where they will reinforce the rural guards operating against the in surgents. ; ..... Price of Meat Raised. There have' been a number of ex citing scenes around the public slaughter house and meat market here on account of the increase in the price of . meat. The troops had to be called upon to restore order. Later a movement was started among the people not to buy any meat until the price was reduced. This caused the mayor to take steps to punish the butchers. . He established meat depots in various parts of city; and the meat will be sold to the people at the regular price. The prices of ailarticles of food have gone up, but the action of the mayor is likely to prevent any further extortion. A Feeling of Alarm. -Havana, Aug. 21. The. Cuban gov ernment has been positively informed that General Jcse Miguel Gomez, who was, a candidate for the presidency, has left the province of Santa Clara, ac companied by a band, of insurgents and .orders have been issued to arrest him. His secretary was arrested last night. Many people are coming into Havana fearing to remain in the coun try. The authorities are endeavoring to prevail upon the young men to volun teer for service in the rural guards. Despatches from Pinar Del Rio say the feeling or alarm, as the result of the insurrection is increasing. RAILWAY MEN MEET. Representatives of Railway Conduc ductors' Association of S. A. L. Meet. By Associated Press. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 21. Representa tives of the Railway - Conductor's As sociation of the Seaboard . from Ral eigh, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Savannah, Atlanta, Americus, Monroe rnd Hamlet, are ' in session behind closed doors in Portsmouth, preparing a new wage scale and rules, govern ing conductors, which' probably will be presented to President Walter to-' morrow. The conductors will ask an increase in wages but the amount is not announced. COUNTY LOCAL OPTION. Occupies. Centre of Stage Democratic Forces. Among By Associated Press. Columbus, O., Aug. 21 The county local option has . the centre of .the I stage, ..preliminary to the meeting of the' Democratic State Convention ten right and the prospects seem to be very- good for a fight on the floor of the convention over the subject. The decision will probably rest with, the county delegates who began to ap pear today and their position is un known. A FATAL EXPLOSION. Three Men Killed, 11 Others Injured in Fatal Blow Out of Gas. By Associated Press. Pittsburg, Aug. ,21. Three men., are dead, two in serious condition and nine others" rendered unconscious by the blow out of accumulated gas at the Eliza furnaces of Jones and Laughlins steel company. Misses Sallie and Lottie Bixby are visiting Dr. Crow ell at Cornwell, S. C. TO RAISE FOR SUFFERERS American Red Cross to Receive ' Funds for Relief of Earthquake Sufferers ard Send Direct to Valparaiso. How Funds will be :Sent- By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 21. Funds for the relief of the earthquake sufferers in Chile will be received by the American Red Cross and sent' to Valparaiso and other stricken cities for distribution through the American diplomatic and consular representatives in that counv try ' The' National Secretary Magee sent dispatches to the presidents of 26 State branches of the organization, asking them to issue appeals for ChU- oart roIipf.fllTldS. ; . Charles Hallman Keep, the Nation -i rr. imprifian Red- FUNDS lrAulZ"ZZ - will receivers filling them with;.shot SmfrweWB living in j SfSaSs which ha?e no red cross or-1 fa a JJ. x mm i. a u w ONE W, 10 CAN 5YM PA TH I Zti WITH HER .rnA-LJ--ur-w-xr-J-w BRYAN WILL PROBABLY COME, Delegation of 200 to Go to New York to Uurge Him to Come to State Fair. Special to The News. Raleigh, August 21. Secretary J. E. Pogue of the North Carolina State Fair Association says there is every . judica tion now that an effort will be made to induce William Jennings Bryan to come to Raleigh as the guest of honor for the state fair in October will be successful. A delegation of not less than two . hundred of the foremost cit izens cf the state will go to New York for the- reception and . the matter of the visit to Raleigh will be urged upon the distinguished politician. Prepara tions for the fair are well under way. Very considerable improvements are being made in the buildings and grounds including a system of water works that has been badly needed for many, years. .A number of counties have signified their intention to have county exhibits and entries and appli cations already in hand assure the most complete and attractive display in the history of the state fair. Insurance Commissioner- James R. Young issues another circular letter to North Varolina policy holders in .the Mutual Life' Insurance Co. of New York and the New York Life Insurance Co. insisting ., , that they either come in person or, send, their proxies to Raleigh for the conference to be held Sept. 12 to decide on some plan of concerted ac tion in the election of directors of the , companies at the New York meeting Dec. 18. He reiterates his urgent ad vice that no policyholders sacrifice their policies or send them to New York parties who are clamoring for them. SEVERELY SHOCKED. Mr, A. Lee " Receives Electric Current And Disabled Capt. Currie Recov ered Mr. Leyburn III. Special to The News. v-Durham, Aug. 21. Mr. A. Lee, a prominent druggist" of this city re ceived a., sever electric shock yester day;, afternoon, ,and remained in an un conscious state for some- time. He made an attempt to turn out, the light and two of his fingers became entan gled in the wire, the - current went through his body" and he was thrown to the ceiling and received a severe fall.: Physicians summoned said that he would have been instantly killed had he touched the wire with his other, three fingers. . He has partially re covered from theshock and will.be able to be out in a few days. . Capt. Thomas Cnrrie, well known through the state as : one of. the oldest conductors on the Norfolk and Wes tern, has recovered from his injuries received at Roanoke, in. which he! narr rowly escaped death. Capt. Currie was struck by a switch engine and at first his condtion was thought to be serious, the engine having struck and threw him some distance and naa ne fell on the track it would have been instant death. He was brought to Durham this morning and will be able to make his run in a tew days. -; Rev. E. R. Leyburn, pastor of the First Presbyterian church .in this city was carried to Johns Hopkins Hos pital yesterday, afternoon where he wpl undergo a difficult operation. Mr Ley burn returned last: week, from a . va cation to Maryland, and has been ill since his-' return, suffering from tumor. He is a' graduate of Davidson College, and has been pastor in this city a year or more. . ... j y SHOT IN THE LEGS. JunusMurrayTried to Do the Town. But Was Shot By Police. . Special The News. t - . v J ' Wadesboro, ' Aug.' i ''21. Julius Mur ,iay,:. white, attempted to paint the town red last night-: and had : to be shot in the legs before he would be taken. . . : , ' : Policeman Hartee Graves under took to. arrest Murray, but Murray drew his gun and itold the police to g,f End " back. Chief Bennett secured a gun and -. ordered; ' Murray to ; stand ,back and give: up, his gun. Murray refused,- when., the chief fired at. his Murray then ran off but afterwards came tack home, and was)arrested this m nrn 1 n it. Ihot AN Persistent Rumor that the Name of Mr. D. A. Tompkins will be 1 Presented as Dr. Brevaid's Successor on the City Water Commission. The most important " action, to be tf.ken .-at the next meeting, of , the Board of Aldermen will be the elect lion of Dr. R. J. Brevard's successor on the board of Water Commission ers. This meeting will be hold the first Monday night in September, The public ; is .manifesting a great deal of concern f in this, election, and await with keen interest final action in the matter. . . From conversations heard . on the corners, the friends of Mr. D. TA., Tompkins will WGrttxivigorously , for liis . election. . His disposition . in .the ihatter has not yet been ascertained, but it is undeniable that . a concerted effort is . being made to . push . this prominent citizen into the position. From another .source comes the in formation that Dr. . I. . W. . Faison's r.ame will be presented to the Alder men. 1 Dr. Faison is now a member of the aldermanic body, and has mani fested a great deal of interest; in the welfare of the city. His friends think that his services are needed on the board of Water". Commissioners,' .and are in consequence making a strong fight for his election. ; While the election is yet a matter of . mere conjecture,. it seems that the sentiment among the members of the Eoard-of, Aldermen favors the naming of Mr. Tompkins for the present va cancy, .- ... . - - Dr. Brevard was an active member of the commission and during . his connection with that body evidenced much solicitude for the city's better ment. His services were very ac ceptable and it is. fitting that , his successor should in every way meas ure up. to the same high standard of citizenship. -: i Both Mr. Tompkins, and. Dr. . Faison sre well acquainted "with the municii taf ; needs :and their .friends think they are qualified . in every particular for this important' position. Patient Quarantined. By Associated Press. New Iberia, La., Aug. 21. The quar antine line was thrown about the dis trict, comprising -six square-blocks, in which a patient is suffering.: from yellow: fever is located. -Every house in- the district -has been fumigated. Confidence is complete. The patient is expected to be up in day or twor Contracts Awarded. ' By Associated Prwss. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 21. The board of governors of theJJamestown Exposition has awarded; to J. W, Davis, of, Newport News, the' contract for the erection' of the Educational and Historic Aarts buildings at a cost of $86,000. Murder Committed. By Associated Press.; . Richmond, Va., Aug. 21. At Jarretts, Sussex, county last, night in a personal affray between-1 J. ."-P. r Matthews and Frank Johnson, Vthe latter shot and killed the formed and was desperately wounded himself. V . State Department Vitl Not Interfere By Associated Press. , ' v , . Washington, D- OsAug. 21.rTliere is no. disposition on the part of, the State Department to interfere - in .the Cuban revolutionary- affairs. - The De partment regards the Island Republic fully capable of , protecting , itself against insurrectionists. : - . ; Assassins Arrested. By Associated Press. . ..: Cape. Hay tieh, Aug; 21.-7' The assas sins" off Milbourne -and Thurston, two Americans , .employed ? as collectors 1 in .thef-pominican. Custom House Service, nave been arrestea m Jriaytl. their; ex tradition is demanded by the Domini can government. , : . ; - ' .'' n-m. mm k m, m m mm I WILL uNbt; HAMt MUCH DAN C-EK "OF OUTBREAK . . 1 HEARING FOR PUBLISHERS. Book Publishers New- Before the: State ' Book. . Commission The . Telephone Wrangle -Mr. Biggs' Successor. Special The News. . . ; Raleigh, Aug., 21. Raleigh Merchants are still wrestling with cur se of a tripple telephone service three sep arate local . exchanges..; -There was a special meeting of the Merchants . As sociation last night called, especially for taking action looking tof the adoin tion of one company for the.: local service. After a general, discussion of the situation there was a long distance message , from parties interested ask ing, that- final action be deferred until Tuesday, Aug. 28, and the request was complied, with.. No statement was made as to what additional proposition is pending. It .is reasonably certain, however, that there is not a proposi tion for .a fourth company -It looks now like the ; citizens generally will .demand that the Southern .Bell be. re tained with some 'satisfactory assur ance that excessive . rates will not be charged when .they get ; the exclusive field as the Bell Company - have sa long distance service whieh the-people Of this city cannot afford to be de prived of or to have cut ; out of their residences or places of business. . The jquestion. of. who .will succeed J., Crawford Biggs as' Supreme Court reporter after he. goes on the Superior Court bench next year . is ; looming up now- :as. the date: for. the convening of the .fall .7 term I of." the,! Supreme Court approaches."." It :iwill probably be some time- after theicourti convenes -before the election ; of 2Mr.. Biggs', successor is held. Already . there ;.are ; numerous candidates,. ' Among the. Raleigh law yers who ,are -aspirants are : Perrin Busbee,, R. ; L. Gray, A-. J. , Field, and others. It ; is; probable alsoithat j. LI Seawell,. assistant .clerk.. of .the , ciu preme .court, will,bera candidate? .He was in the . race a year ago when , Mr. Biggs was .elected. -. Mr, Geo.. . P. Pell, of Winston-Salem is ,in : the race and will be a strong. candidate. He .was clern. to the code conimission in the recent:, codification . of North ; Carolina Jaws and. . dids . especially creditable work. in that connection, - The State .'Text. Book Commlssioh began today the hearing of argument by bQok publishers ion .the merits - of the various books entered for . adoption in the , public;, schools of the State. It .will require four $ays to : give all a hearing. It will , be Sept; i or later before the adoption Is - finally made; and then the books adopted 1 must be gotten into the depositories the " S,tate over in 'time for the opening of the schools. - .. . CANDIDATES SCRAP. Prohibition Candidates ; ' Engage $n Heated Fisticuff. Special The News. . . ;' Greenville, C.. C, Aug. . 21. Atthe State campaign - meeting . here' today the prohibition candidates for Gover nor got into a 'difficulty which wound up with a fisticuff. ; '-. "'' ' : Mr. Brunson made some ' remarks about Jonesi being -as "crazy as. a bee in a tar" bucket." - Jones advanced' on Brunson and struck ' him : lit the face.' A police officer la the crowd came'up and seized Jones and the crowd cried out "jail him," There ; was i also i much feeling in the speeches" of iWilker. and Jones, ; rival candidates for Comptrol ler General. - TORNADO- PLAYS HAVOC Eight Farmers and Hundreds of Cattle - 'v . .: KWed. 'C: ; ' Tunis, 'Aug.''- 21."-A vviolent tornado accompanied by. a terrific hailstorm and lightning .killed eight farmers and hundreds of ' head of cattle. Dividend 'Declared. Newf York, 'Aug,. 21.- The Republic Iron and Steel divident of 1 per cent, and an extra dividend of 2 per cent on. preTerred. stock., Th extra dividend paymentiis on account of deferred di vidends, and leaves sixi, per centt still due. ':' ': ; '" '"'.. .' ;-" - '-;'- - .;' - . ;. A Correction. , ' . .". ' .. .The collection, at .the First" Baptist church Sunday morning to defray ythe expenses of improvements which: are being made on the : Sunday school room amounted ; :r to '818. - By - an error it was stated in yesterday's News that the- amount iwas. $218.- The mistake- as :mades in the ;.type-setting . de partment and failed to be corrected in the proof. RAILWAY CLERKS MEET. V : , Brotherhood Held a Meeting Yester day in '.-Wilmington Wilmington ;Gun Club Shoot. Wilmington, Aug. 21. The South Atlantic Division of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks held a quarterly convention in this city yesterday. Rep resentatives from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Florida-were in attendance upon the meeting,--there being present in all about 150 delegates. This Brotherhood of Railway Clerks is composed of men employed in . theV general offices and freight offices of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad company in the states named above. The purpose of this or ganization is to bring the' members of the Brotherhood into closer touch rith each other and with this end in view various plans . were submitted and discussed. Mueh interest was tak en in ' the proceedings by those who were present and many valuable sug gestions were offered - relative to the management of the association. The next convention will be held in Charles ton S. C. in December. - The members of the - Wilmington Gun Club will hold a state tournament here beginning tomorrow. The tourna ment will continue -for two davs and there will be about ?800 in prizes to he distributed among the winners of various events. Professional shots will not be debarred from the tournament but they will not be allowed to partici pate only, under certain instructions, handicaps being placed against them in most of the events for which large prizes are offered. In addition to the members of the local organization representatives from Richmond and Lynchburg, Va., and Charlotte, Dur ham, Wilson,' Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Greenville, Greensboro- and other points in the state have signified their intention to be present at the tourna ment. , Mr. David B. Oglesby, of New Bern, and Miss Bertha G- Pinner, of South port, were married here today by Rev. J. W. Watson. They will make their home !at New Bern, . where the groom is prominently connected. AFTER THE BLIND TIGERS. Court Has Rounded Up Good .Lot of Offenders Cases Disposed of To- , day. . - ' The criminal court now in session is paying its compliments, to a considera ble number of those wary animals known as "blind tigers" and a look at the court records will show that some pretty heavy sentences have been pro nouned in these cases since the open: ing of court a week ago. There have been several of these tliat were sentenced in the afternoon and which hav escaped the reporter, but these with those-that have been printed will show a long list of these lawbreakers who have received justice at- the: hands; of ithe court. ; - . 7 A full record of all cases for the past 21 hours is found below; Arthur McCright and Joe Miller, af frav. first fined $5 and half costs, sec ond $10 and half costs. - John Hawk, Keen Bailey and C. R. Polk, affray. Charged with costs. Jnou .Massey and .... Jefl:. MCL-enana, affray. Fined $25 each, and costs. Henry Johnson, retailing. ; osis $2670. Chas' B. Kimball, retailing. Contin ued. 1 , Clarence Alexander, carrying con cealed weapons. Sentenced to 12 month's on the roads. John Barber, retailing. Fined $50 and costs. . . . . : Robert Watkins, retailing. Not guilty. . John Harris, larceny. Case not yet completed. rtarov AioYaTirifir. Will Jones, earn ing. . Each . to pay half costs. ;. Henry Whitesides, , carrying conceal ed weapon.. Fined $10 and costs. Randolph Pettus, retailing, unarg- ed. with costs. Bond of $100 required for appearance. ., .. The record for yesterday aiternoon isias follows: . r. John Massey and Jeff McLeiian, as sault. Fined $25 and costs. .... ., Henry' Whitesides ' carrying conceal ed weapon. . Fined $10 and costs. iHeinry Johnson, retailing. Taxed with the costs. ., Rachael Caton, slander. Taxed with half the costs.. .. London, Aug, , 21 A! cablegram from : a ' Valparaiso importing firm pays it is premature to estimate the damage done, although a .rough esti mate ; places the killed at 3,000 and 60,000 people are homeless. !1 General Gueltito at Head of 900 Revolutionists: will'Join Troops 8 of General " Navarro' and Make Attack on Monte Christi. War 'Expected. , By Associated Press. ., ; - ; Caper Hay tien, Hayti, Aug 21. 'i he advices1 from; Santo Domingo say Gen eral Guellito, at the. head of 900 rev olutionists, .will join the troops of Gen eral Navarro and make an attack upon Monte Christi. ..The government o Santo Domingo has sent 1200 men against the revolutionists. It is be lieved a desperate civil war will fol low. .. .. : - ; .-.. Greensboro Record,:. K ..Mr. James B. Mahgum,- a former resident of this place now of . Charlotte,. is in the city for a few days to visit friends. He has no been in Greensboro for. four years and has-to be careful to keep from getting lost. . DESPERATE GVL FLARED COMPLETE LONG E SERVICE FOR HEWS The News has Made Contract with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company for Cprn plftte Service. Office to be In stalled at Once. Editors of The News to be in Direct Communication with Every Part of State and South ern States. To get News as it Happens. For auick and accurate communi cation to all parts of this State and East of the Mississippi river, The News has contracted with the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company by which its special long distance service will be at the disposal of this paper. Mr. Jennings, representing the com pany was in the city yesterday and completed all arralgements for the new service which will go into effect as soon as possible. V , Special terminals will be placed, in . the offices of the telegraph, correspond ence and local editors and at all times this paper will be in constant communi cation with its numerous correspond ents in this and other Southern States, embracing an era of all Southern States East of the Mississippi river. What better news service would the subscribers of The News care for? By this new arrangement our readers will get all the news that's fit to print; get it quickly and accurately. At all hours through the day, and night, the correspondents of this paper will be enabled to keep in touch with the editors who will by this method be able to give the news quicker and more complete. The messages will be received here by a special stenographer who will be equipped with the necessary telephone head gear to receive the messages and afterwards prepare them for the printers just as cuick as . the large newspapers Of New York City do. Every part of the State will be under the ' control of The News' editors voice while the telegraph editor will, be in constant, and ready communica tion with every city and town East of the Mississippi and in those town3 where the telegraph offices are closed at night The News telephone service will be a remedy. The equipment for this special tele phone service was designed and made practicable by Mr. Chauncey Smith, superintendent of the traffic depart ment of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company, after a long and careful study of the possibilities of increasing the facilities for gathering news. Calls will be handled by means' of code signals which will greatly lessen the time ordinarily recuired . for con nections, and just as soon as the new service is installed the correspondents of The News in all parts of the State will be enabled to communicate with the editors of the paper in a very short space of time. ' The usual mail correspondence will go on just fhe same, though the more important news items will be trans mitted over the wires almost direct to the printer.' These connections will be unbreak able until the editor has gained all in formation desirable from the corres-" pondent at the other end. MR. W. E. HIPP'S CONDITION. : Attending Physicians Entertain Some Hooe for His Recovery. Although Mr. W. E. Hipp remains in a serious condition and is still un conscious the attending physicians now entertain some hope for his re covery. Physicians remained at his bedside all night and this morning about 5 o'clock he rallied slightly. He was asked if he wanted a drink of water to which he nodded his head and drank a small quantity. This after noon the physicians held a consulta tion. All were of the. opinion that his condition was as favorable as could be expected under the circumstances. Conducting Country Meeting. . A protracted meeting is being held this week at Trinity Methodist church in the country, south of Charlotte. The services are being conducted by two young Charlotte ministers. Rev. J. F. Totten of .Calvary church, and Rev. J. M. Short, of Dil worth church. Both of these ' young men have been very successful in their church work and the meeting which they are conducting will no doubt result in great good to the church and community. New Boll From Blackjack. A boll of new cotton from the Black jack section was brought in today by Dr. Will Reid, of Pineville. The boll is fairly well filled out and is the first from that section althought not the first from !the" county, which wa3 brought in "last week. The Charlotte Academy of Medi cine will meet tonigttX at 8:30 o'clock at the city hall. Papers will be read by Drs. McManaway and McLaughlin. DISTANCE PHO
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