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WE S. JL. X CP ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE. VOL. XXXV--NO. 6423 CHARLOTTE, N. C, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1906. PRICE: 5 CENTS HEAVY FIGHTING BETWEEN REBELS AND GOVERIIMEHT Conflicting- Reports as to Outcome of the Engagement. Both Say Other Side was Repelled and Beaten Back. Loss not Heavy. Few Injured, Stated that American Intervention Would be Welcomed. President Palma Himself Desires Tem porary Assistance but not Per manent Intervention. Bj Associated Press. Havana, September 15. General Roderiguez with a thousand men en countered Generals Castillo and Asbert with forces of about the same number last night near Wajab. The govern ment claims the insurgents were dis persed while the rebels and other ac counts say that the government forces were driven back and retreated. Rodiguez returned to Havana during the night and his troops are encamped a short distance outside of the city. The government lost three killed and several wounded. Roderiguez had four hundred rural guardsmen. Eight rebels were killed ynd 23 wounded. One of the guards men were killed and thirteen wounded. Heavy Fighting. Heavy fighting reported near El Cano, ten miles southwest of Havana. There are no details. Desire Intervention. The letter of the President to the Cuban minister, Quesada, is the great topic to-day among the Cubans and foreigners alike. Far from considering his references to the American inter vention as something to be dreaded, it is almost universally regarded as the most desirable consumation possible of the trouble. All business interests are anxious for the intervention and even the poli ticians admit that this would" be the best outcome. The associated press correspondent has informationhat some f5overmzvent officials who arb closest to Presi-'unt Palma privately welcome the idea and, the President, himself, desires protec tion, though not a permanent interven tion. The cruiser Des Moines arrived this morning. Dangerous Revolt Threatened. Havana, Sept. 15. The correspond ent of the Associated Press, who just returned from the front in Piner del Rio province, where he visited both insurgents and government troops, reports that almost all the region sym pathize with the rebels, but not to the extent of handing the reins of govern ment over to them. Almost universal consensus of opinion throughout the province is for American intervention, and it is believed that the country will never have settled conditions in any other way. The same sentiment pre vails among the rank and file of the government troops. Eduardo Chibas, a prominent resi dent of Santiago, said to the cdrres pondent of the Associated Press: '"The entire province of Santiago will burst into revolt unless the Unit ed States intervenes immediately. There will be a protector or there will be no permanent peace in Cuba." TWO BURNED TO DEATH. Were Burned in Fire Which Dam aged Tenement House. By Associated Press. New York, Sept. 15. Two children v.'ere burned to death in a fire which camaged the tenement house in Jer sey City and their mother, Mrs. Mary Pererson, widow, is in a critical con t:on. The children are both boys, one 5 r-nd the other 17 months old. The rescuers found the mother and child ren under a bed where they had crawled in vain endeavor to escape the smoke and flames. The children were frightfully burned and died within a few minutes. The fire .started from an overturned lamp. DISASTROUS HOTEL FIRE. One Life Lost ar-d Six Persons Se verely Injured. By Associated Press. Ottawa, Sept. 15- One life is be lieved to have been lost and six per sons severely injured in a fire which destroyed the Gilmon's Hotel early today. Miss O'NeiL the head waitress, is missing and it is feared that she perished. Mrs. Archibald Blue, wife of Cana da's census commissioner, was badly turned and heY shoulder was 'broken. The quests saved only the clothing v. hich they wore. Powder Magazine Exploded. By Associated Press. Nashville, Sept. 15. The powder magazine of the Keystone Powder J-ij'l Manufacturing Company, in v hich was stored 10,000 pounds of "ynamite exploded. Considerable damage was done to the houses in tne neighborhood and hundreds of fowls were killed. Incendiarism is suspected. T OF BUSINESS. Insurance Commissioner Young Re-;, voked License of Insurance Com pany. Special to The News. uaieign, Sept. 15. Commisioner of Insurance Young returned todav from Charlotte, where yesterday he revok ed me license of the Conservative Mu tual Life Insurance Company of Char lotte, to do business in this State on the grounds that tne company's finan cial condition was such as to render it very risky to policy-holders for the company to continue in business long er. ine company was first organized several years ago in Washington. N. C. as the Eastern Life Insurance Compa- nj ana began business with entirely too small a capital, having only $10, 000 paid in. After an investigation of the affairs of the company the Commissioner de cided it to be best for all concerned to put the company out of business and wind ud it's affairs. ARM ISTEAD SWORD PRESENTED. Is Presented to Confederate Soldiers at Reunion. By Associated Press. Gettysburg, Sept. 15. On the his toric battlefield where they clashed for the supremacy of the survivors of Pickett's division of the Confederate army, met in fraternal reunion the survivors of the Philadelphia brigade which was composed of four regiments cf Pennsylvania volunteers. The re union was held at "Bloody Angle" where Pickett made his famous charge. A feature of the gathering was the presentation of the general Armistead's sword to the men of the South. Armistead fell during the charge and his sword has since been in the possesion of a Philadelphia sol dier. The veterans held a camp fire tonight and Monday will go to the Battlefield at Antietam. GUEST. OF EX-GOV. TYLER. Bryan Spends the Day in Virginia S.oeaks this Afternoon. By Associated Press. Raleigh, Sept. 15 Commissioner of is the house guest to-day of Ex-Gov. Tyler. He will speak at the Fair this afternoon to the largest crowd ever assembled in this part of Virginia. Bryan has accepted an invertation to visit Roanoke and wil speak there this evening from the steps of the Elks home, and go from there with his wife and daughter Grace and Ex- Governor and Mrs. Tyler to Hollins In stitute where he will spend Sunday. His daughter is to be entered at Hol lins for the term. He will speak at Raleigh Monday morning. Governor Swanson Aill i-itroduce Bryan at the Fair grounds this afternoon. A FRATERNAL GREETING. Awaits Nebraskan- Upon Arrival at New Orleans. By Associated Press. New Orleans, La., Sept. 15. The feature of the reception planned for Bryan on September 24th is that the Louisiana Republican Club will take an active part. An attempt is to be made to make the reception entirely non-partisan. NEW BANK, Bessemer City Bank Chartered To- day1 Incorporators. Special -to the News. Raleigh, N. C, Sept. 15. The Bes semer City Bank was chartered at $10,000 capital today, to do commer cial, and savings business. The prin cipal incorporators are J.VS. Carr, S. J. Durham and L. L. Durham. Judge Windes Discussion. By Associated Press. Chicago, 111., September 15. Judge Windes in discussion upon the Consti tutionality of the Mueller law under which the advocates of the municipal ownership of the street railways be lieve the city can purchase the dif ferent companies declared that the point raised by the opponents of the bill, in declaring that the law enables the city to take private franchises without due notice of the law, is not well taken. 1,600 Men on Strike. By Associated Press. Chicago', Sept. 15. Owing to the. failure to agree on .the wage scale a general strike of all shop employes on the Wabash Railroad system has teen ordered beginning Monday and affecting 1,600 skilled mechanics, in cluding machinists, boiler makers and blacksmiths. The men demand an increase from 28 to 30 cents to 33 to 35 cents per hour. To Talk Hospital Site. A meeting of the member of the va rious -churches of the Presbyterian faith, contituting the general commit tee on the Question of the selection of a site for the proposed new Presby terian hospital in this city, has been called for one night early next week, probably Monday. The committee has not been idle in their task, but nothing definite is yet known about the matter of a new site. There has been a verj large number of sites offered, it is understood, but what action will be taken, if any, at the approaching meet ing of the committee, is not known. First Frost of Season, . By Associated Press. Ballston, N. Y., September 15 The mercury dropped forty degrees dur ing the night and was followed by the first heavy frost of the season. ; . V Nenro Baptist Convention. Special to The News. Memphis, Tennl September 15. The National Negro Baptist Convention de voted the greater part of to-day to tlie discussing of educational subjects. FOUND DEAD MAN. Rockingham Man Supposed to Have Died From the Effects of Drink Graded School. Special to The News. Rockingham, Sept. 15. The graded school opened Monday with a large ttendance. Miss Pat LeGrand was fleeted principal to succeed Prof. Coltrane, Resigned. Miss Sue Thom as was elected teacher to succeed Miss LeGrand. A two week's term of civil court begins here Monday, Sept. 24th. Stephen Napier, about ,40 years of ?.ge, was found- dead today. He is supposed to have been dringing. Mr. A. McN. Page, resident mana ger of the King Lumber Co., Nocatee, Fla., is in town visiting friends. STEAMER OREGON WRECKED. Over 50 Passengers Are on Board, Who Are in Great Danger Should Storm Arise. By Associated Press. : Vian ; Frsncisccv LSept, 15. Special dispatches of the wreck of the steam ship Oregon off Cape Hinchenbrook at the entrance of Prince Williams sound Thursday night say the steam er lies in a dangerous position and phouM a storm of any severity set in the passengers and crew would stand but little chance of surviving. The steamer has over 50 passen gers and was on its way from Seat tle to Valdez. Revenue cutters Rush and McCulloch have gone to assist ance. A dispatch to the Merchants ex change says that passengers of the Oregon, are safe. SEVEN WERE STABBED. Six Men arid One Woman Stabbed in Fight Last Night. By Associated Press. Steubenville, O., Sept. 15. Six men and 1 woman were stabbed in a fight between the Polish and Austrian miners in a boarding house at Long Run, last night, where they were drinking. Three of the men will die. The woman and other men -were seri ously wounded. STREET CARS COLLIDE. More Than a Dozen irassengers Ser iously Injured. By Associated Press. Seattle, Wash., Sept: 15 Three street cars, one loaded to the guards with passengers, collided on First ave nue early today and more than a doz en passengers and car employees were expected to survive Russ Hall, mana ger of the Seatle baseball club, was a passenger and was cut about the head and bruised. Marietta Arrived. By Associated Press. Washington, Sept. 15. The navy department is informed of the arrival of the cruiser Marietta at Cienfugos yesterday and that the force of ma tines landed to protect the sugar plantations which were threatened. Marines Ordered Out. By Associated Press. Boston, Mass., Sept. 15. Orders for a detachment of 60 marines to pro coed at once to Norfolk were re ceived from Washington at the Charleston navy yard. V ' London Volunteers Coming. London, Sept. 15. The team of the Queen's Own Westminster Volun teers ; which ' will defend the shield presented by Sir Howard Vincent in the marksmanship contest at Creed moor next month with the Seventh Regiment , of the New York national guard, sailed for New York today on the steamship Minnesota. The team comprises six men and two re-, serves. They are accompanied by Sir Howard Vincent, the donor of the trophy, and several of the officers of the regiment.. Washington, Sept. .15. The Cruiser Cleveland which sailed from Norfolk for Havana will stop at Key West for instructions. Taconia leaves Norfolk tomorrow. LADEN LAUNCH LAY ADRIFT ALL NIGHT . Boat Captain Pass'ng saw Dis tress but Refused to Lend a Helping Hand. Three Women and one Man Drownpd. Four were Rescued. New York, Sept. is. our persons Avhose names are unknown were crowned from the launch, iV the low ei bay last night when .the launch was overturned in a collision with a scow. Four other -members, of the tarty in the launch three men and one woman clung to, the ..bottom of :7e craft until they we?ettcued 'and -. . . "night to- Stapletfoa- fita'tca'.. Island, by the steamer Elp&so. At the quarantine station they re fused to give their names or tell those of the persons drowned. ' Launch Picked Up. A launch was found to be the the Sausage belonging to W. W. David of Jamaica, L. I. David was among those rescued. It is said by those who picked up the little boat that it must have been dangerously overloaded. It. seemed incredible that eight persons would trust their lives to so small a boat on a stormy night. Woman Exhausted. The woman was exhausted and in a dangerous condition from cold and ex posure and the men declined to talk about the accident in her presnece. Later it became known that only three persons, two women and one man were drowned. One of the wo men though to be drowned, Fannie Day was, was brought to Tier nome in this city in a pitiable condition. Being an expert swimer she had floated in the bay for hours. She became un conscious and knew nothing further until revived on the deck of the tug boat which had picked her up. The woman rescued soon after the Sau sage capsized was Mable Cook. Miss Day and Miss Cook are both employ ees of local department store. Those drowned were three women and one man. Those rescued would not give their names until they could break the news to families affected by the tragedy themselves. The Sausage was returning from Sheepshead Bay last night where a party op board had given a dinner. A high wind was blowing and a heaty sea running, but all .went well until suddenly the engines gave out. All night long the heavily ladened launch drifted about the bay. At day break a tug with two scows in tow was seen to be approaching. The men and women called loudly for help but said the boat captain merely waived his hand to them and passed by . The tug had run so close to the helpless launch that the second scow struck the "Sausage" and overturned her. Every one was thrown, into the water,, but four of the party managed to cling to the upside launch until res cued. Even after the collision the tug towing the scows proceeded with out offering assistance. National 'Prison - Congress. Albany, N. Y., September 15. Dele gates from every part of the country are gathering in Albany to attend the annual session of the National Prison association, which has for its object the improvement in conditions and methods of prison management. The congress will be in session during the greater part of next week. For mer Governor Frank S. Black, Balling ton Booth, Mayor S. R. Brockway of Elmira, and other persons of note are on the programme. In the Episcopal cathedral to-morrow Bishop Doane will preach the anni'.al convention sermon. First A. R. P. Church. All the regular services will be held at the First A. R. P. church,' corner- Thid and Tryon. EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY OF DUKE. Has Been on Throne for Fifty Years. Heir is Brother 77 Years Old. Berlin, Sept. 15. The little duchy of Saxe-Altenburg is preparing for elaborate festivities tomorrow in celebration of the eightieth birthday cf its ruler, Duke Ernst. The Duke has occupied the throne for more than fifty years. His consort died nine years ago leaving no male issue, and the next heir to the throne is the Duke's only brother, Moritz. Prince Moritz, who is a man 77 years old, enjoys the reputattion of being the most utterly blase man in Eu rope, and, although in perfect physi cal condition, had been in the habit of staying in bed for weeks, not be cause he was ailing, but simply be cause, to use his own words, there was "nothing worth getting up for." Under the circumstances it is prob- i able that when the present ruler passes away Prince Moritz will aban don his rights of succession to his only son, Prince Ernst, on the ground 1 that it would be "too much of a j bore" to reign. Prince Ernst is, 35 I years old and is married to Priucess I Adelaide of Schaunburg-Lippe. BIG-INDIAN POW-WOW. Biggest Indian Celebration of the Year Being Held at Bliss, Okla. Bliss, Okla., Sept. 15. One of the biggest Indian celebrations of the year and probably the last great gath ering of the kind to be held in Ok lahoma opened today at the famous 101 ranch. ""The affair is under the 30int charge of the Miller brothersc owners of the ranch, and the Ponca Indians and is in celebration of the opening of the Cherokee Strip, which recurred sixteen years ago tomorrow. Weeks ago the Poncas sent invita tions for the affair to every tribe of Indians in the northwest, as well as those in Oklamoma. Several thous and responded, making the gathering one of the largest ever held in this part of the country. Though the celebration at the ranch is to last only two days it is expected that tlie Indians will spend a full week in feasting, dancing and other forms of amusement. G. O. P. FIGHTING FOR TENN. Secretary Shaw Opens Campaign in Memphis Tonight. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 15 Ar rangements have been made to open the Republican campaign in Memphis tonight with Secretary of the Treas ury Shaw as the principal speaker. The coming of Secretary Shaw has given encouragement to the Republi cans of the State, who are making heroic efforts to carry things at the November election. The most san guine leaders of the party predict the election of H. Clay Evans for governor and also the success of the Republicans in at least three of the Congressional districts. Richard Olney's Birthday. Boston, Mass., Sept. 15. Richard Olney, who was attorney-general and later secretary of state in the cabi ret of President Cleveland and who was discussed for the presidential nomination two years ago, today cel ebrated his 71st birthday, quietly, as is his habit, at his summer home at Falmouth. Mr. Olney devotes his entire attention to his law practice and declares he is permanently out of politics. More Money for John D. New York, Sept. 15. Stockholders of the Standard Pil : Company ; today were paid the quarterly dividend of $6 a share on their holdings, This payment makes the disbursements for the three-quarters of the year ?30 a share. This duplicates the dividend declarations for the same period in 1905. Toledo, September 15. Six bodies were recovered and at least four more v.; coorohed fnr in the Maumee river as the result of an accident last'. eight when handcar plunged tnrougu the open draw of the Maumee' bridge. Thcf men were track hands of Wheeling Lake Erie road, but the names are not given. f THE FUNERAL SERVICE. Held This Morning at 11 O'Clock Over the Remains of Mr. Matthews The body of Claude Ashton Matth ews was today laid to rest in Elm wood cemetery, "beautiful Elmwood," as he was wont to call it in most of his writings, The home wa filled to overflowing where the funeral services were con ducted before the remains were borne to their last resting place. The crowd outside, everyone a devoted friend of the dead man, stood with uncovered heads, although they could not hear one word that was being spoken inside, so packed was the porch and yard with people who wanted to pay their last respects to the name of tlie man whom they had learned to love in life. Sorrow, such as has followed the death of Claude Matthews has been too deep for speech. His friends could only look at one another and each knew what the other was think ing. Words would have been use less, nor were they needed. While the preachers and men of God, Dr. M; D. Hardin and Rev. Plato Durham, conducted the services at the house, the silent crowd waited and the thoughts of each went out to the dead man, and everyone in that con course of people was unconsciously recalling the little thoughtful words, and the pleasant greetings which they had heard and received from the dead man before he was stricken eown in the vigor of a devoted and purposeful life. The crowd that followed, slowly to the cemetery was a large one. It was evident that those true friends of the deceased would not say "good-bye" until the last moment. The service at the grave was con ducted by Dr. Hardin, after which Rev. Mr. Durham said that by re quest he wanted to say something. "It was my fortune to be with this man," said he, "during his last days near Asheville, and there the guests and all literally came to love him. He gave himself into the keeping of God there, and I have never 'seen a more childlike or simple faith." The mound which marked the last abode of the body was covered all over with the finest flowers and floral designs that could be bought, and even these seemed inadequate to com pare with the genial and warm heart that was his whose remains they yere placed reverently upon. DIAZ CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY. President of Mexico is 76 Years Old ' Today A General Holiday. City of Mexico, Sept. 15. President Diaz today celebrated his 76th birth day, which was observed as a general holiday in the capital. Though - the government professes to feel no alarm it is known that plans have been made throughout the republic for the vigorous suppression of any revolutionary manifestations on the occasion of the independence fiesta tomorrow. Special precautions have fceen taken in the stages of San Luis, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes and Chi huahua, where the revolutionary spirit and hatred of the foreigners is rampant. Warner Offers Medals Again. Rockvile. Md.. Sept. 14. Brainard H. Warner, of Kensington, who last year offered gold medals and money nrizes for the best declamations by public school scholars of the county, has renewed his offer for the present year, the contests, however, to J)e lim ited to boy pupils. Mr. Warner will this year give a gold medal for tne best declamation by a scholar in each election district of thje county, and will give three money prizes $25, $20 and $1 in sold for the best three de clamations by the winners of the med als. All of the prizes offered last year were won by girls. Accidentally Killed by Boy. Annapolis, Md., Sept. 14. Bennie Lewis, the 15-year-old son of Owen Lewis, keper of the Anne Arundel County Home, accidentally shot G eo. B. Rawlings, "a nearly grown negro youth, this afternoon at the store of Henry F. Stevens, near Birdsville, about fiften mile'te from Annapolis. Rawlings died almost instantly. The shooting was done with a 32-cali-ber revolver. Crushed to Death by Load of Logs. Suffolk, Va., Sept. 34. George W. Scot, foreman in the plant of the Vir ginia Manufacturing Company, was killed today while superintending the unloading of a trainScot had undone the standard on one end of a car load ed with logs, when the other gave away and precipitated the load on him, crushing him to death. C ' ' : O'. v V--- ftEV. GEORGE STUART. I"-! f r C ' f ,f f - ' i . i 1 r ) ' (:!' r . . : r 1 INTERESTING DAY WAS YESTERDAY AT THE CHAUTAUQUA Governor Speaks in Patriotic Phrase of the Glories of the Old North State. Some Interesting Facts which History has Never Recognized. Prof. Chas. Lane Last Night Lively Charmed Audience with Stories and Jokes. Lecture Much Better than Previous Evening, Music Still a Feature. .J. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH. Closing Day. P. M. -i Men's Mass Meeting. 4" Music by J The Dailey Quartette The Richardson Orchestra -J Special Sermon to Men j Only By Rev. George Stuart. fr 4:oo Yesterday was North Carolina Day at the Greater Charlotte Chautauqua. At both the afternoon and evening ses sions there was a good crowd and the exercises on both occasions were alto-( gether up to the high standard of the previous days. The music continues to be a drawing card. Seldom have the people of this section had a greater opportunity of hearing artists of more superb voices or a wider reputation. Madame Shotwell-Piper and Miss Grace Munson delighted the audience yesterday with their beautiful renditions. At the af ternoon session Miss Grace Munson sang Nevin's "Nightingale song." and as an encore "An Irish Iove Song," both of which pleased mightily. v Madame Shotwell-Piper sang "At Farting," by Rogers, '"Neath the Ap ple Trees," by llurn and "Twicken ham Ferry," as an encore. The cro'.vd rop.fed, wher Governor Glenn, the speaker of the occasion, walked upon the stage. He was pre sented by Manager Reid, and started off with a good joke. He spoke on "North Carolina; it's Past, Present and future." It was de livered in his own charcteristic style, earnest, eloquent and forceful. The Governor is always at his best when singing the praises of his own state. Mention was made of the deplorable fact that much of the state history which is worthy of lasting record was still unknown and unwritten. A num ber of historical facts were mentioned of which the people generally were still ignorant. His reference to the gallantry of North Carolina troops was the occasion of tremendous applause. The address p.bounded in patriotic utterances which penetrated every heart and evoked rounds of applause often. The peo ple love the Governor, lie never fails to receive a royal welcome when lie comes to Charlotte. Evening Exercises. Last night's performance was open ed with a rendition by the Richardson Orchestra entitled, "Hunting Scene," by Bucalossi, which abounded partly in' instrumental and partiy in vocal feature. Two other selections, "Mero politant Echoes," and "Evening Star" were rendered. Miss Munson apepared with the se lection, "Oh, for a burst of song," with the encore "Husheen," a beautiful and touching Irish lullaby. Owing to the indisposition of tho tenor of 'the Dailey Quartette, the pal leys sang a three-cornered piece that pleased and was encored., but it was explained that they knew no other pieces that they could sing without the tenor, and the audience excused them. Madame Shotwell-Piper sang "The Jewel Aria" by request and made a marked hit. Miss Munson appeared again and sang another selection with an encore and Mr. Reid introduced Prof. Lane who was the entertainer for the evening. He delivered his lec ture on "The Analysis of Laughter," taking up the several causes and kinds of laughter. Every exegesis was sup plemented by witticisms that are char acteristic of the humorists. The lec ture was decidedly more entertaining than the one on the previous afternoon. Prof. Lane has the special gift of telling an old joke in such a manner 1 as to make it pleasing. He rounds them off beautifully. His new puns and jokes were thouroughly appreciat ed, lie is a humorist of the first type. Procram for To-day. 4 p. m. Programme fit , Music by Mme. Shotwell-Piper, Miss'Crace Mun son, the Dailey Quartette,' the Richard son Orchestra. Address "The Lop-sided Man," Rev. Geo. Stuart. 8 p. m. Programme of Music Last appearance cf Mme., Shotwell-Piper and Miss Grace Munsn. Selections by the Dailey Quartette, the Richardson Orchestra. Address "The World's Bid for a Man," Rev. George Stuart. Mrs. L. Leon, of Wilmington, for merly of this city, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. DeLane,
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