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1 - Subscription : $8.00 a Year. CHARLOTTE, N. C.t THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 16, 1896. Price 5 Cents. j 0 t - $47;;6(0)O ! Stockholders of ttie-r 1 IS tjhu SERIES of stock of the Mechanics' Perpetual Building & Loan Ass'n Step up lively to the Cap- lam o uiucb auu gei jour , share of the 4796oo Lying ready for distribution. S WITTKOWSK5T. R. E. Co, branee, Sec.JTreas. GROWTH OP THE Wachora Loan Trost Conpy, AND OF WINSTON, N. a SINCE ORGANIZATION, JTTKB 15, 1893. DKPOsrra. LOANS Jane 15, 1893, "&o-T5. 18"93, Jane 15, 1894, Deo. 15, 1894, Jane 15, 1895, Sept. 15, 1895, Deo. 15, 1895, - "39,708 93 139.367 29 98,095 00 147,903 53 197.651 92' 279,300 17 320,184 73 162,751 21 271.604 44 284,524 11 359,945 74 369,026 17 F. H. PRIES. President, JAS. A. GRAY. Vice President, HT. F. 8HAFFNERVTresurer. Carbonated Drinks, As dispensed at our foun tain, never fail to please the most fastidious. BUR W EL L'& DUNN CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists. OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, Ocean View, Va. The Favorite Health acd Pleasure Resort of the Virginia Coast. The Hotel will ooen s T 1st for the racco. tlon of eaests. Ocean ?l-w Is one of the most delightful resort nn the Atlant'e oast. The batblng -erfeot and without danger. An ldel olaee for ladles and children. The hotel baa been enlarged, newly and nauaotneiv rarnisneo. ana win oe con ducted in the best manner. An abundant supply of flsb, crabs and ytters. fresh from the bay and ocean will be sapoltei atall times. Mails ty nof Jenkins' Orchestra after noon and evening:. For terms, booklets and further particu lars aaars Edward R Thornton, Prop'r. Trains ti and from Norfolk via the Nor folk A Ooean view R. R. every SO mlnntes. The Commercial National Bank OF CHARLOTTE, N. C. -Comparative statements are interest ing and instructive. LOOK AT THIS: April 1.'94 Loans, $452,000 Deposits, 309 00 surplus, 154,000 Apr. 1.'95 A Dr. 1.'96 8495,000 $66-3.000 314,000 451.000 169,000 184,000 We merely want our share of the growing business of Charlotte, and to this end we solicit the accounts of mer chants, manufacturers, capitalists, pro fessional men and others. QORLEY BROS., Contractors and Builders Of all kinds of Brick Work. Good .work a specialty. -t-310 East Fifth Street.p A party in atbrivmg town, who Is anxious Nco lire tn Charlotte, would tike to exchange a controlling Interest In handsomely pay ing MERQANTiLK STOCK, for real estate In Charlotte. A bonansa for a yoang trn wanting to engagein easiness. G. B. C," Pare Observer. John R Irwia 4 C. A. Hisenheimer, Physicians and SorgeoDS. Office No. 34 North Tryon St. CHARLOTTE COLLEGE of nUSIC AND ART, 18 South Tryon street, Charlotte, N.C., offers superior advantages in all depart ments. Voiee eulture a specialty. For oatalojre.es and Darticulare apply to -ARL 3. GAERTNER. CHAS. C. HOOK, ARCHITECT, CHARLOTTE. DR. GEO. W. GRAHAM, OmCaV WS8T TRAD I ST. ' - ' ' - " ' ' P'acHce limited to eye, ear, nose and 'throat. Vl KABXT ADJOtrBJrmBHT. BOT LIKILT. The Do Case, With Other -3nJ to Detain the. Buto r: Washington," April 15. It was made pretty clear from an incidental remark la the Senate to-day that the predic tions u to la: early adjournment of Congress are not likely to be verified. Toe slowly. moving Da pont election ease had been taken no. and Mr. Gray. Democrat,' of Delaware, was In the act or beginning as argument against the right of He DoponV when, the chair man of the committee on appropria tions, Mr. Allison, Republican, of Iowa, made an inquiry as to the" time when the election ease would probably come to a, vote. .Mr Mitchell. Republican, of Oregon, chairman of the commit tee on privilege and. elections, said thai . there - were at least half e a dosen more', speeches to be made upon it and; that, . therefore, he could not fix any time for the vote, al though he was .jrery anxious to have the ease disposed of. He consented, however, to let the matter go over, when Mr, Gray should have finished his speech, so as to make: way . for the In dian appropriation bill, the naval ap oropriatlon bill and Mr. Peffer's resolu tion for an investigation of the recent bond Issues. "That practically means," Mr. Gorman, Democrat, of Maryland, interposed, "that the Dupont case is not to be disposed of until after the 1st of June." Mr. Gray occupied over three hours in the presentation of the case against Mr. Dupont's claim to the vacant seat from the State of Delaware and had not finished his speech when the senate, at 5:30 p. m after an executive session, adjourned utotll to-morrow. Index to Thla Morning's Advertisements. LeaneyA Boxers baye the very thing In blerele 'salts and guarantee every one of them.' -it ' t i Kaufman A Company invite the moat critical inspection of their bran new line ot straw bats. Stockholders of the 15th series of stock of the Mechanics Perpetual . Building and Loan Association so and get your share of the S47.000 waiting fo distribution. R. H. Jordan A Qomosny are the ones who bare Oountle's Bomaa Punch on tap. For strawTvrttes and vegetables suppose yoo 'panne J. V. Todd. All sorts of gold pens can be found at J. C. Palamoun tain's. ana. uui; - - j'tTf20'I?rit;aeht will haTsa large supply of the ma 19Q9R7 9Q . new stomiSASSr-vifay T. L, 8elfle 4 Company exhibit to day the largest and most attraetlve Una of ladles1 waists in the city. W. B. Alexander offers a desirable lot In DU worth at a bargain. Bee Wheeler Wall Paper Company's Una of leather papers for dining rooms and balls. LOCAL WEATHER BEPOBT. t. L. Dosses. Obserrer. CHiBLorrs, April 16. 1884. BAKOM. 80.18 PBJBOIPTTa.T' I 0.00 Clear. Maximum, 88; minimum, 61. Correspondlns date last year: Maximum, 65; minimum, 85. WXATBBB VOBXOAIT For North Carolina Fair and southerly wlods. warm; PEOPLE'S COtDMN OoiSS m tdmm. Six Word to aha Ua. JUST receive: New styles In'dresden and linen effects in lawns. Williams, Hood A Co. T3RINQ YOtTB PRINTING where you can JL nod a large stock of papers to select from. ' Observer Printing House. HOUSE renders saved all kinds of trouble by referring to the "bulletin" at 1 M. Tryon street. ANDREWS will sell you the best refriger ator on earth oa Si per week pay ments, at slight advance over cash prices. X US IN ESS property wanted. If your price Is right, 1 have toe eustomer. J. F. Robertson, real estate and Insurance. Room No. 9, city ball. It TAIL ORDERS for printing receive J3LL prompt attention. wute to tbe Ob server Printing House, Charlotte, N. C, for samples and prices IF YOU can't pay cash pay f 1 per week for tbe best refngeratorat K. M. Andrews', at reasonable prises. AirANTK D First-class Job oampositor: VV also several eomponttors in book work. Observer Printing House. FIR SALE Pure German millet at whole sale and retail. F. D. Chambers, 28 U. College street. IF YOU NEID BILL HEADS, tags, envel onesJetterheadt or statements.leaveyour o:der at tbe Observer Printing House. SPECIAL NOTICES. GL. ALEXANDER, DENTIST, No. 8, South Tryon Street Charlotte, N. C. WE are headquarters this year for fresh strawberries and vegeta- bles. Phone 94. J. W. Todd NICE stock or gold pens, with or without fountain, at J. C. Pax-amountain's. s PARTIES who have used Fasnaoht's steam bread, and those who want to try it, can get a fresh supply to-day. tie is always up with tbe times, and never lets a new thing in baker's goods come out but what he is the first one to introduce it. gEE our leather papers dining rooms and balls. Wheelkb Wall Paper Co. 81 fififi WILL buy 4 room house, A mJJJ ooraer lot on Eighth St.; orchard, good well and shade. A. Duncan M. Osborne, Corner Tryon and Fifth sti E. P. KEERAN8, DENTIST. 7 West Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. T7H)R SALE Lot 5, block 4, in Dil F worth. Very desirable location. Will go at a bargain. VY. 5. ALEXANDER. A' I eculiarly Fascinating Drink is Cures that Q hiraty Feeling every time ; j ; Our Soda" is - delicious. R.H.Jordan & Company, i'tetcnptionists. : Phone 7 : . . - . - DR. Y. H. VAKEFIELO ; Will be tn bis sfflas, at SCO North Tryon. all of April except on IS. IS. 31, S3, SS and SO. iys praetloe U limited to f - . i, Countie s Roman Punch POPULISTS MWE ON RALEIGH, WASHINGTON OPINIO OH JTCBIOH. Bettle aad Oa of Bis He OonJhhlnc With FepsUtota A. BUI tor tow Clasievets Kaalt mmA - aeaaL. Special to the Obeerrer. . . WASHUtoTOS. April 15. Senator Bat ter 'and tbe North Carolina Populist Representatives go down to-night to at tend . the i fusion 1st conference to-morrow night at Raleigh, where the Popa list executive committee meet repre sentatives of the other part of the com bination and maps out a policy for the campaign. The question of whether there shall be fusion and on what lines will be considered in the light of Bat ter's recent circular and of any after thoughts, subsequent information, ex plorations and atternp's at reconcilia tion. It is generally accepted here that it is only a quarrel over spoils; that the old fusion as to State and local matters will be renewed,- and that even as to Federal polities some arrangement is possible. - - ;- Considerable attention fs paid to A P A. developments. If they nominate Linton for President they-will chiefly hurt the Republicans. Settle to-day appeared for the first time this week in the House and brisk ed about a gxkT deal. Dr. Thompson met him in the corridor and they and Strowd and one of Settle's negro politicians confabulated for a short while. Senator Butler presided this after noon over the Senate for the Srst time. The Dupont case was under considera tion and Butler had the chair two or three hours. He introduced a bill to-day to effec tuate resolutions adopted respectively on November 4, 1777, and September 20, 1781, by the Continental Congress, di recting the erection of monuments at $1,000 cost each to the memory of Gen erals Francis Nssh and William David son. The Secretary of the Treasury is ordered to pay the amounts on the requisition for the purpose of the Gov ernor of North Carolina. Representative Skinner introduced bills to pay $120 to J. E. Merriam, of Elizabeth City, for light house ser vices; also to pension Ida Jennett, of Hyde county, widow of Joseph Jen nett, late assistant keeper of Gull Shoal light house. He lost his life last year in the service and this $12 a month pension would estabT!fftfpeoet. Representative Shaw wenv'iom6,,' day. Judge Buxton leye9ierday. Hon. Geo. M. Rpse-t6-day returned from Baltimore hare. Both Judge Ben nett and Mr. PKtt D. Walker are still here. Col. John L. Morehead has left. Marshal O. J. Carroll arrived from the Pennsylvania mountains to-day, having gained flesh and health in his month's rustication. He will get some money to run the courts with and leave for home to-morrow night. Jud says the old fusionists will agree Claude N. Stumph, formerly of New born, a leading manufacturer here, died yesterday of tuberoulosis of the throat, seed 39. Arrived: George H. Robinson and family. Elizabeth City; A J. Galloway and family, on the way to Philadelphia, Goldsboro; . E. A. Hughes, Hillsboro; J. W. Fries, wife and daughter, Salem; Dr. C. Carter and wife. PEARSON RK-If OHIN ATKD. Moody' Gun Splkad By the Ninth Dls trlct Republican Convention McKlaley - and tbe Minneapolis Platform Endorsed Special to the Observer. A8HETOXB, April 15. Moody's guber natorial gun was loaded for to-day's Republican congressional convention for the ninth district, but was spiked. When the committee on resolutions re ported, section five endorsed Pritchard J. Wiley Shook said a majority of the committee were afraid of their shadows, and he introduced an amendment car rying an endorsement of Moody, of Haywood, for Governor. This aroused opposition from Lusk and others, who thought it would jeopardize Pritchard 's chances Finally tbe convention adopted tbe majority report. Pearson was nominated for Congress and E. D Carter for elector, both by acclamation. C. J. Harris, of Jackson, and J. G. Grant, of Henderson, were chosen dele gates to the St. Louis convention; al ternates .Chas. McNamee, of Buncombe, and George H Smathers, of Haywood. The convention accepted tbe Minne apolis platform of 1892. declared for McKinley, and in endorsing Pearson, pledged him "three thousand ma jority." A special from Concord says: "It is true that application has been made for General Clingman to enter tbe Soldiers' Home. I he general is now in Yadkin county with a sister. He also has a niece and nephew here, who care for him. He is still strong in body and mentally is affected only to a slight degree." DEATH AT 8 TATKUTILXJE. ' B. Henry and L. O. Caldwell to Speak at SSooresville Division of Time. Special to tbe Observer. States ytllb, April 15. The Coddle Creek politicacs, under the leadership of M. W. White, will have a grand rally May 2d at MooresviUe. Walter R. Henry and L. C. Caldwell will address their fellow citizens. The circulars have been issued and it is understood that they announce that a division of time will befgiven. Col. A. D. Watts, tbe Shiloh brave, has requested Mr. Caldwell to divide time with him. It is not understood who will meet Mr. Henry, but the promised debate be tween Messrs Watts and Caldwell will draw immensely. Mr. J. P. Flanigan died at 11 o'clock last night and was buried at 4:30 this afternoon. Rev. W. A. Wood, D. D., conducted the funeral ceremonies. Whst About tbe New Conrt Homo? To the Editor of t be Obeerrer: Isn't it about time we were hearing something from the new court house committee? I learn that the stocks and bonds held by tbe county are selling for about the same that they sold at when the order was given to buy a site and build a new court house. The site was bought six months ago, but there the matter rests. If the committee is waiting for the stocks and bonds to advance, it is likely to keep on waiting, as such things are more likely to go the other way in a presidential year. iNQtriRKR. The Senate Ratified tne Trenty. Washington, April 15. Practically without opposition and without taking a yea and nay vote the Senate this af ternoon in executive session ratified the treaty with Great Britain providing for tbe appointment of a commission for the aasesement of the damages growing oat of the teiiare of vessels engaged In sealing in Behri ng Sea. There were one or two verbal, but. unimportant, amendments. A Tragedy In a Oenxt . Central Cttt, CoL, April 15. This morning, during she trial of a case in court, Samuel Covington, a visitor, charged with endeavoring to Intimidate a witness, denied the assertion hotly, and being threatened with arrest, drew a pistol and killed ex-Mayor Williams and - mortally, wounded City - Marshal Kelehoer. Covington, while endeavor ing to escape, was then shot dead by Hbnry Ueananv . . ." ? . jotSIk d. HABT ARRKSTKD AQAtjr. His Trial Removed Fram tbe Philadelphia , IMstrfet: ts Haw Tark, Account of Jadga Bstlsrt Beeesit BnUag:. -PHTLADSima Pa., April 14. John D. Hart, the steamship owner of this city, was arrested this afternoon on the charge of violating the neutrality laws between this country and Spain, in con nection with the last voyage of the steamship Bermuda,' and was given a preliminary bearing before United State Commissioner - Bell and bound over 1b $500 bail for a farther bearing to-morrow. This Is the second time Mr. Hart has been arrested on tbe charge of filibustering, and it was only a day or ao ago that he was acquitted in New York on the first charges Warrants of arrest are also: In the bands of the United States marshal for Captain John O'Brien, master of the Bermuda; Mates Murphy and 8ymonson, and Col. Emilio Nunez, one of the local Cuban leaders, and who was a passenger aboard the Bermuda on the last voyage. -Arrangements have been entered into bet ween counsel for the alleged filibus ters and the government officers by which the cases ' will be transferred from this United Stales' district to the United Htates Court in New York. Cap tain O'Brien and his mates will come here from New York to-morrow morn ing and will surrender themselves to tbe United States marshal. They will be given a hearing to-morrow at the same time as Mr. Hart, and all the men will undoubtedly be bound over for trial in New ork. The informa tion upon which the .warrants were sworn out was made by Jose Oongosto, tbe Spanish consul at this port. Dr. Coogoeto is said tq have received the evidence upon which he made the in formation from six or eight of the sea men of the Bermuda who are said to be dissatisfied with the treatment they received on the voyage and are proba bly taking this method to avenge them selves. Mr. 'Hart's hearing before Mr. Bell this afternoon waB merely a prelimi nary one, and no evidenoe was taken. Assistant District Attorney Ralston ap peared for the Commonwealth and ask ed that Mr. Hart be bound over for a further hearing to-morrow at noon. Mr. Ralston suggested that Mr. Hart's bail be fixed at $10,000. Captain W. W. Kerr, counsel for Mr. Hart, charac terized the request as outrageous, as Mr. Hart is a reputable citizen. Tbe commissioner then held him in $500 bail. The defense was ready to fight hafff-ounl y any attempt to have tfcfe cases tried In ttf-r'AUSo - "B ar here. Cantata Kerr contfftfe . that under the recent ruling of Judge But' ler in the Horsa case, arraignment at the bar in this district would be tanta mount to conviction. The government made no objection to the cases being transferred to New York. Captain Clipperton, the British con sul here, still refuses to give the Ber muda her clearance papers and the vessel will probably not be able to sail to-morrow, as it was expected she would. MARRIAOB AT LENOIR. Miss Marsaret Buxton Wed a Phlladel phlan 81c knees and Deatn. Special to tbe Observer. Winston, April 15. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bux'on, with their daughter, Miss Anna Buxton, returned this morning from Lenoir, where they attended the marriage of Mr. Buxton's sister. Miss Margaret H. Buxton, to Mr. Charles B. Kain, of Philadelphia, which oconrred yesterday at half past 2 o'clock in St. Jasnes' church, at Lenoir. .The cere mony was performed by tbe bride's father. Rev. Dr. Buxton, and the bride waAgiven away by her brother, Mr.- J. O. Buxton. Miss Anna Buxton was the flower girl and Miss Anna MoRee was maid of honor. Mr. E. F. Reid was the groom's best man, and Messrs. Ned Jones and James Spainhoor were the ushers. A large number of the friends of the couple were at the train to see them off, and many were the congratulations and good wishes that accompanied them to their future home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Whedbee, sister of Mr. Clement Manly, of this city, died Sunday after noon at her home in Baltimore. A telegram received here last night reported Rev. L. L. Hendren critically ill at his home in Newborn. He is suf fering with heart trouble. His son, Mr. W. M. Hendren, left for Newborn this morning. THE GREENVILLE BACE3. There Were Two Good Ones Yesterday Time 8.49 and 2 30. 8 pedal to tbe Observer. Greenville, April 15. About 400 people witnessed the races to-day. The first race was in the three-minute class for a purse of $200. Antique, owned by Hackburn & Willets. of Newborn, won first purse, time 2 49; Geo. D., by S. W. Edwards, Snow Hill, second; Harold, by 8. T. White, Greenville, third; Mary Lee, by Hooker & Smith, Greenville, fourth. The second race was in the 2:30 class for" $300 Anteo Bell, owned by M. H. White of Hertford, was first winner, time 2.30; Lillie D , by Smith & Hooker, Greenville, second; Rush Miller, by G. J. Stoddert, Greenville, third; Tyrrels, by Hackburn & Willets, Newbern, fourth. The races were excellent and so close as to require the full five heats to de termine the winners. There will be three more races to morrow. Johnston 14 Conntlee and 83 Delegates Ahead of Clarke. Mohtgoxkby, Ala., April 15. Returns are slow coming in from the county conventions held to-day. Fifteen coun ties, with 113 delegates, instruct for Clark and sound money. - - ' Johnston ge.s 29 counties with 196 delegates. There will be some contests throughout the State. Tbe Jefferson county convention is In a wrangle and may "not do anything be fore to-morrow. There, was a heavy Populite vote for the free silver candi date in almost every county tn the State Johnston Appears to Have Carried . Ala bama. i BnuciNGHAJC, April 15. A bitter struggle in the eoanty convention here was averted by dividing tbe delegation to the State convention, electing 15 Clarke and 15 Johnston delegates. - Speoials from all over the state to tbe State-Herald report' an aggregate of votes, as instructed in the county con ventions held to-day. of 329 for John ston, 1481 for Clarke and 20. yet doubt ful. There will be but two contested delegations. la a large majority or conventions Tree silver candidates for the Legislature were nominated. . ' Army. Omeera Detailed to Attend the rierlds XsesmpsMst. Washington, AprU 15. Captain Thomas M. Woodruff. Fifth Infantry, and First Lieutenant Samuel A. Smoke, Nineteenth : Infantry, bave been de tailed by tbe War Department to attend the encampment of i tbe Florida State Troops at Panama Park, near Jackson vine, from may ltn to 29th. ; They will report in person to the Governor at Tallahassee, Captain Woodruff on May 1st and Lieutenant Smoke oa May 12th. : London, April 1 15. Eighteen .men were killed by the explosion in Branee- peth mine at WUungsoat Durham, yes- teruay A) SOLDIERS' HOME SCANDAL CHARSES AQAIITST OCX. rBaHfiUV. Gots Bine, of Knnsae, Prefer mmA Says That Franklin and too governor oX the Hssss ax Leavenworth - are Responsible for B ratal Troatmeat of -Inmates There Bmltha Drunks of tbe ; Crnwllng Kind. Washington, April 15. Mr." Bartlett, Democrat, of Georgia, reported tbe views of the minority of elections com mittee No. 1 upon the contested elec tion esse of Goodwin vs. Cobb from the fifth Alabama distriot and they were or dered printed. "vT--, r,i;4;i :i .- Mr. Bell, Democrat, of Texas, olled up the unanimous report of elections committee No. 3 in the case of Moor man vs. Eatlmer, from the . third dis trict of South Carotins, recommending the adoption of resolutions declaring Moorman, Republican, not elected and Latimer, Democrat, elected and enti tled to the seat held by him. The re port was agreed to and the resolutions adopted. ; ; After an hour spent in considering private bills. Mr. Hull. Republican, oaftled up tbe joint resolution providing for the election of four governors of the board in charge of national soldiers' homes to succeed those whose terms ex pire the present month. The resolution includes Gen. W. B. Franklin, of Con necticut, to succeed himself; Gen. T. J. Henderson, of Illinois, to succeed Gen. John C. Black; Gen. Geo. W. 8teele, of Indiana, to succeed himself; Gen. Geo. L. Beal, of Maine, to succeed Francis Kessenden. P Mr Hull said that Mr. Blue, Repub lican, of Kansas, desired to aisouss tbe resolution and endeavored to come to some understanding with hfm regard ing the limit of debate. Mr. Blue, holding aioft a bundle of papers, said be held in his hand a number of affi davits charging General Franklin and the man Smith, governor of the Sol dier's Home at Leavenworth, for whom he was responsible, with brutal and oppressive treatment of inmates of the Leavenworth home. He thought that the House would hear what be had to say in behalf of v the 2,000 Kansas veterans incarcerated in that home. MrHull had suggested that the debate be limited to two hours, but after Mr. Blue's statement, he said that be would consent that it go on without limitation at present. Before beginning the discussion Mr. Blue moved that the name of Gen. Franklin be struck out of the joint resolution and that of "that splendid and noble Christian, Gen. O. O How- lard," be entered. He had read a por- VV . .2-... A, 1. 1 Senate six years ago, in which he ad vised that no man be re-elected as a member of the board of managers after having served a full term of six years. He then called attention to tbe fact that. Gen. Franklin had virtually be come the board of managers, and stated that if he were in Jthat place when Gen Franklin's term had expired, he would insist that he be retired in favor of some other man. Tbe oondition which Senator Plumb described two years sgo. said Mr. Blue, had become intensified, and now even more than then, was Gen. Franklin the dominating spirit of the board. It had been charg ed, hssaid, that his opposition to Frank lin and Smith was based upon personal grounds; this he denied, saying that his fight agAinst them was born of a de sire only to relieve men from the op pression of the drunken and brutal gov ernor and secure for them sucb treat ment as should be accorded to men who gave their best services in defense of their country. Andhe proposed, he said, to lay bare the facts, let the con sequences be what they might. Mr. Steele, Republican, of Indiana "Does the gentleman say that tbe gov ernor. Smith, has been-drunk within the past three years?" Mr. Blue 'Drunk, yes, a hundred times vomiting, crawling drunk." In the course of the debate it devel oped that a beer hall was run in con nection with the Leavenworth home. Mr. Blue was prepared, at every point, to substantiate his charges against Franklin and 8mith. Mr. Mahon, Republican, of Pennsyl vania, finally offered an additional sec tion to the joint resolution providing for an investigation of charges of drunk enness and brutality against Col. Smith by a joint congressional committee; if the charges be sustained by a majority of that commission, the board of man agers to be directed to remove him from his position. Mr. Blue said he would reserve a point of order against that amendment. - HT. AIRY MUNICIPAL POLITICS. The People Don't Like Their Pas to Sloe Nam Moon tain Apples Abundant. Special to tbe Observer. Mount Airy, April 15. A petition is being circulated among the residents here, by Postmaster uowry, which will be forwarded to the Postoffice Depart ment, through Representative Linney, asking the Department to restore the name "Mount Airy" as formerly, and not "Mountairy" as at present- The citizens are very much displeased at this reoent change. Mr. R. L. Greenlee, civil engineer, has arrived and began the survey for the system of water-works yesterday. He is being assisted by our townsman? Mr. T. B. McCargo, local surveyor. Very little interest seems to be shown about the coming municipal election, which is ordered for the first Monday in May. It is thought a majority of the present board of aldermen will be re-nominated, as it claims to be a non political, non-partisan board. Mayor Carter declares he will not accept a re nomination, if tendered him. Notwithstanding the large amount of fine apples already marketed here, I notioe almost daily many luscious, tempting apples offered on the streets by our mountain friends, -which would indicate that the Blue Ridge section, just north of us. is one of the finest ap ple sections in the State Republican County Chairman Brim has called his . convention to meet in Dobson May 8th, to nominate delegates to the congressional and State conven tions. Tillman Addresses the Colorado Coavea--; tlon. " Denver, CoL, April 15. The Demo cratic State convention here to-day elected a free silver delegation to Chi cago, and one delegate declared he would leave his seat there, if a sound money platform was adopted. At night Senator Tillman delivered his Senate pitchfork speech to a vast audience. He soon had them wQd with excitement. The mention of Sherman's f name was greeted with a storm of hisses. The speech was revolutionary. : Two PoBttoerota Retain Their Heats. ' j WASHTSGToy, April ! 15 Committee ou elections mo. 3, Mr. Mcuail, of Mas sachusetts, chairman, to-day disposed of the following contested election cases: .Newman, Populist,- against Spencer, Democrat, from the seventh Mississippi district, was decided in favor of Mr. Spencer. In the ease of Brown, Populist, against Allen, Democrat. f rot, the first: Mississippi district, the vote ;was in favor ot. Mr, Allen. In each case the decision was unanimous, anil in iavor or trie-sitting member. i i The tobacco trust trial for restraining competition is still in- progress in New- arc . t. - - THB X.CTTTJE EEBKU Tbe University Boys Come To-NlahS Tno -' , Cast "Her Only Father, -.' . The "Little Rebel" boys come in to night from the 'Varsity.' They will be greeted to-morrow, night by one of tbe largest bouses of the season. The seats went on "sale yesterday and have been going rapidly. This-is the "Var sity's" first year in the dramatic line and they- have developed, some -good material .. i::Vr--' ;-' - ' . They have showed in several towns in the State, and the papers all speak in the. highest terms of the perform ance. The cast is as follows: Stephen Popplneoort ; .-. ........ t.Mt. Van Astor Batebelor Arthur Ormlston...... Mr. Jamea A. Gwynn Mrs. Wlngrovert......Mr. Ralph U.Graves Lor.. . ....v. ... ... ...Mr. John ft. Car Kitty Winks (Mald)...Mr.T. Norfleet Webb Soene Drawing room la London. - . Mr. Geo. Stephens comes along as as sistant manager The boys are to be entertained by the managers of the hos pital, j ' Before the "Little Rebel" appears the audience w'll be given an hour chock full of fun. Tbe Dramatio Club has been rehearsing noon and night un til they have mastered "Her Only Father." '? The parts In the farce were written-with special reference to those who are to play them. Mr. Boden and Mr. Robbies are particularly good. They will be seen to better advantage than ever before. The plot is laid in Virginia. An English lord and bis maiden sister coming to this oountry for the first time to visit CoL Hairston, meet with many trials and tribulations in learning to be Americans. The lord intends to write a book on American customs, and Miss Taylor gives him many illustrations (?) The old family servant gets on a tear and insults Miss Soprania, Polly, Tabby and her dog Fido, and causes much trouble to his master. The play is full of fanny sit uations from beginning to end. The stage settings are to surpass any the clnb have ever had. ; They have a dress rehearsal to-night. D8 PRESTON BOSsJE. His Trip to Deeatnr and Visit to Agnes Scott Delightful. Rev. Dr: Preston was weloomed home last mgttt byj a large congregation at prayer meeting. The service was particularly interest ing. Instead of preaching a sermon, Dr. Pfeston told his people of his trip to Decatur, Ga. He would love to see the 'First church have an evangelist, he said, to go out and conduct such ser vices as he had been holding, but in the absence of an evangelist, he looked upon the work as : a contribution from this church to others. He any mosey, except ior railroad fare, as he told the people that he was amply supported by his owa people. Dr. Preston dwelt on two points: Fi rot the services in Deoatur, and sec ondly Agnes Scott Institute. The con gregation, he said, was a particularly attractive one, as there were so many sweet, charming girls, who were sym pathetic listeners. There were 100 or more girls- from Agnes Scott besides numbers of male students from the town. Seven of tbe Agnes Scott girls joined the church, and several others expect to later, "one," said tbe doctor, "being one of our own Charlotte girls." Dr. Preston's tributes to -the Agnes Soott Institute, Col. Scott, faculty and girls were beautiful, i He concluded by saying he hoped God would put it into the heart of some one in Charlotte to do for the Presbyterian school what Col. Scott had done for Agnes Soott. HILL NEWS. Mr. Heath Purchases the Plahlog Creek Mill. Mr. B. D. Heath, of this city, on Tuesday purohasad the Fishing Creek Mills, in South: Carolina, paying there for, it is understood, about$30,000. The mill is situated between Chester and Lancaster. It was formerly owned by the Lewisville Cotton Mills Company, Mr. F. H. Barber being tbe principal owner and president. The mill failed in '93. and was then bought in by Mr. Barber for $27 000. Tbe original cast of the plant was $123, 000. It has never been paying property, although being well located and having surroundings conducive to success. Mr. Heath will leave Mr. G. A. Buchanan, the present "super.," in office. Mr. O. A. Gooding, buyer for Heath Bros., who was stationed at Fishing Creek last winter, will be secretary and treasurer Tbe capacity of the mill, Mr. Heath says, is 5,000 spindles. The mills at Mountain Island a re run ning day and night. Work on the new netting mill is going on well. Church Affaire. Rev. JoY a H Griffith, Jr., will con duct service at St. Andrew's chapel at Seversville to-night. He expects to take in several new members. No further move has been made in the direction of the new Methodist church at Seversville. Things are in statu quo. Rev. Dr. Bowman is expected back from Florida May 1st. An addition 20x50 feet is being put to the rear part of Church Street church It will be used as a 8unday school room, and will be connected with the ohuroh with folding doors. The congregation will in time buy a lot near the church and build a parsonage. -1 Presbyterian Notes. The board of I directors of the new Presbyterian school will meet here to morrow night, in consequence of which Dr. Preston will not be able to hold his Bible class. Rev. J. S. Moffit, of Chester, S. 0., who wss expected to preach in the A. R. P, church last night, failed to ar rive." i i Dr. Preston will preach his annual sermon to commercial travelers this year on the 18th of May, He hopes all the travelling men who come in and out of Charlotte will bear this in mind. Friends From Over the Lino. There were a number of prominent South Carolinians in the city yesterday, vis: Mayor Hutchison, Major A. H. White and Messrs. John R. London, R. T. Fewell and Ji B. Johnson, of Rock Hill; Capt. a E. White, Fort Mill; Misses J. lu Agurs, E. M. Spratt and Colonel Robert Love, of Chester.' They were en route to attend the convention at Spartanburg last night in reference to the part South Carolina wuhtake In tbe Southern States Exposition at Chicago. Another Haw Store. ; . Cant. -R.' E ' Cochrane, teal estate agent, bas rented the Prather bnilding on East Trade street to Mr.0. 8. Sweet ser, of Welford, Mass. The trade was made by letter, Capt. Cochrane being in correspondence constantly with par ties .North, air. - sweetser has never been to Charlotte, but he expects to come by May 1st, He will run a bakery and confectionery. A bent the Briek Tarda. X Mayor Weddington and . Alderman Wilder drove-out yesterday to examine the. brick yards near the city. Dr. Wil der sees nothing-; ahead but - for the yards to be filled up and moved further from ! town, tie ,tmnks they menace the health of tbe: city, as the stagnant pools are necessarily disease-bearers. v - Called Away. - ' Mr. W. J. Moore," of the Charlotte Hotel, and wife went - to- Nashville, Tenn., last nighfcon account of the death of Urt. Moots g mother. - NO ELECTORAL FUSION TO EE FOPS. KTJST HATS THB GOVERNOR. A BCeoCIng of Populist Lead ere Decided . These Thlege m Raleigh, Last Night Caps. Kttchln Gave Ont the Iaformatloa and Said I Was Strata n t Kl tchin and Othe PepnllsU Unalterably Op posed to Any C rnslon With RepnbUeana, end Kltchla Wonld Not Support JRassslI Doekery Men Plgnre Htm Ahead of Bn-seU-rMeKlnleylte Gleeful Chambers Declares His Preliminary Caucus av Sue eees An Aatl-Tmst Supremo Conrt De cision, j , t- -.. - . ; 1 , . Observer Bureau, Pare Hotel,1 ) Ralsioh, April 15 A Among this afternoon's arrivals were A. El Holton, T. B. Keogh H. Lv Grant, W. A. Guthrie, W. H. Kitchin and Dr. Pat Exum. Grant, when asked what he thought would be done to-morrow, said tbe situation was chaotie;that he believ ed fusion Is coming eventually, ' but can't say whether it will be decided to morrow; that the Popu'iats will natural ly demand much, as It is their oppor tunity; and that the Republicans will also dem&nd, but that both will try to get on middle ground. He does not think the Populists will be dictatorial; that if they are Republican hair will riae. I ,: -:- " - Keogh thinks they will fuse, but the Republicans 's will -surely not give a pledge oa - the silver question- or the pledge that no member of the Legisla ture shall be voted for who; is not pledg ed to vote fora free silver man. " Republicans say that Mott's hand is plainly seen in this last demand, and that if it is adhered to of course fusion sohemes will fall flat, as it will disar range them all. 8ome Republicans say the odds are against fusion; that But ler's paper to-day plainly shows this, and that Butler's people are back of him, save Harry Skinner, who is ""on the fence." J. C. L. Harris said: "I have an idea there will be an arrangement of some kind. Either side will- favor the con cession of the Governor before creating a rupture and breaking up fusion . They will deoide on the strongest thing to do and recommend it " : Ex-Congressman Kitchin say to-night: "The Populists are all "to pieces. - My sentiment is powerfully against co-operation. Dr Pat Ex m. Bailey, of Nash,' and Senator White, of Bertie, tell me la the plainest terms that: they oppose it. It is impossible to co-operate on the electoral ticket. As for myself, I am bitterly and unalterably! opposed to fusion of any kind, from the stamp up. j Put me down assaying this." Grant ftyJJJ?1iatn 0f hf i'M oTnd Butler. Some Republi cans say urant is in error; mat me Populists are solid with Butler Kitchin says he will never support Russell, but on the contrary will work aeainst him. To-night there was a conference of Populists in Kitchin's room. At this were 'present Guthrie, Exam, White, Senator Parker, Hal Ayer, Spier Whitaker, Bailey, Stratford of Greens boro, and others. Kitchin tells me all agreed that electoral fusion is impossi ble. As to county and State fusion opinion was about equally divided, but alt agreed that to secure State fusion the Populists must be allowed to name the' nominee for Governor that from this position the Populists would never recede. ' All sajd that all nominees must be square and .outspoken silver men. Kitchin says Harry Skinner bas lost bis tooting among Pop o Hats; that Butler has influence' and will exert itri and that , the men yh; think ' to the contrary must not 'understand Rutler, Kitchin has a hot "letter !1tt to-day's Caucasian, in which,. Jie takes A firm stand against co-operation.: . Hon. Olem.' Dowd tells me be ts mak ing good progress in collecting material for his life of Vance; and he is much en couraged at the prospect. The opinion here is that the work is in good hands. Among to-day's arrivals here are Armtstead Burwell, of Charlotte; J-..C. L. Bird, of Marion; John H. Dlllard, of Greensboro; T. C. B&dham and A, A. McKetban. j L There is to be a big sale of trotting and thoroughbred horses atXexington. Ky., April 21st-25th, at which no lessTf than 15 belongtng to Cot. Julian 8 Carr are to be disposed of all fine animals of high lineage. 8enator Butler's paper to-day has bristling head-lines which set out like a' bill of fare the choice letters beneath, which sre from Populists all over the State. The violently ' oppose . fusion with Republicans. The Dockery men 'will to-morrow give these figures in the Outlook re garding the status thus far of the dele gatesMo the State convention: For Dockery Richmond 4. Nash 2, Alle ghany 2, Robeson 2, Forsyth 4, Polk 2, Rutherford 2.i or ttussell ttobeaon a. Cleveland 2. Pender -2, Cherokee 2. Contested New Hanover and Mecklen burg. For Moody Henderson 2, Hay? wood 2, McDowell 2. For Boyd Cas well 2. For Lusk Buncombe 4- It is also claimed that Dockery is the second choice of Henderson, Haywood, Mc Dowell and Caswell. There were showers in-, this section to-day. The need of a good rain is ur gent. . ; - ' - The "divorce mill" has become quite an institution in this county. For one day next week nine divorce suits are docketed. Marriage rests very lightly on some people. -Your correspondent had a chat this morning with: Ed. Chambers 8m tth re garding silver! matters. The latter re marked that the people would see later whether the meeting of the silver mem bers of the Democratic State committee at his office was a failure; that it had been termed a failure, but yet accom plished what ft desired to accomplish; that an earnest effort will: be made to carry the State convention for silver. Mr. Smith said further that thus fat it is the gold men who are doing the bolting. . ' 1 I Governor Carr fs invited to meet oov- ernor O'Ferrall at Asheville and remain several days, but finds that business will prevent his acceptance ot the invi tation.- General Cameron - will repre sent the Governor on this occasion andi ill meet Governor O'Ferrall at Greens boro and accompany him to Asheville. Tbe McKinley men here are in high glee. They say they have alt the dis tricts save the fifth and seventh and do not concede - them, as- they say they bave a fighting chance for the fifth and a great one tn the seventh.: : t A .Republican who to day was twitted about tbe quarrels in his party, said? Oh, well, we'll ail gettovetner oy elec tion day. Don't forget that." i . - It is alleged - mat me A-opuiists oi Anson county have endorsed Dockery for Governor. ' " '."'f?!,r There was a funny scene yesterday in the eapitol square. An ex-Confederate from Johnston county, who had never before seen the Confederate monument. walked up and looked at it. Presently he swore: "Why, they ain't soldiers up tnar: theys ni ggers. Why did t hey put them tharT Then be swore a lew rounds. - He mistook the bronte statues for niggers,' and no - argument or laughter, and there was plenty of both. could convince, himof his error, he leit swearing. . i Mr. A. F. Page, owner of the Aber deen & West End ? Railroad, " is r here. This road is almost 45 -miles long and on it are 48 -turpentine-' distilleries, ; 22 saw mills and; two planing mills."" He tells me that, the fruit crop in .that section is but-slightly hurt. r. - : T: r Tf K. Bruner,; secretary of the' De i ?f'Af co-respondent that the museum desires a plaster fast of the big gold nugget from the Reed mine. This copy can be gilded and will preserve the size and form of the now noted nugget. By the way, why should the latter be melted up? This is a question many people are asking. It certainly ought to be: preserved.: - : In the case of Harvey against Lin ville Improvement Company, appeal from Mitchell, the Supreme Court de- -cides an important question. - The court says any combination by which a number of stockholders agree to place the voting of their shares in the Irrevocable ; power of another is con trary to public policy. Irrevocable proxies to vote stock have been given to a party who acted as trustee or agent, but the courts hold that they may ; be. revoked at any time. The stock has : been placed in the hands of a trustee with power to transfer same to themselves and to vote the stock, bnt the courts hold that any holder ot a trustee's cerUfioate may demand back bis part of tbe stock. In short, all agree ments and devices by which stockhold ers surrender their - voting powers, are invalid. The pooling arrangement ad mitted to have been entered into by a majority of : tbe stockholders in the present ease Is ' Contrary to public pol: icy and void.. This decision strikes a Blow at trusts. A Plre at Newborn. ; Eauior, April 15. Fire at Newbern burned the East Carolina Barrel Fao tory and Storage House and A. R. Deni son's cotton gin and warehouse, owned by the Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad-' - irt-;'i:':. - ' '-- . The loss by the fire at Newbern is only $6,500.-. -- ----- " . THE MISSOURI CONVENTION. Batch Made Temporary Chairman The Question or AUowing the St Louis Sonnd .Money Delegates Boeognltlon Bland's Boom for President Launched CI trn Resolutions Adopted. : Sedalia, Mo., April 15. It was 12:35 p. m , when Chairman Maffitt's gavel called the Democratic State convention to order. Bon. Wm. M. Hatch was named as temporary chairman and made a speech in the interest of free sil ver. His referenoe to the services of ex-Congressman Bland was received with tumultuous cheers. The first busi ness of the convention was the calling of delegates by congressional distriots. The call showed that the only "sound money", delegates are from St. Louis and tbe convention began an animated discussion as to whether their creden- tlals should berMognjsed The contested deieva'.ioE? vTcVt3 Ti, ferred to the committee on credentials. After the appointment of the usual committees the convention took a re cess until 2:30 p. m. ; ' The two contesting free silver dele gations were seated. A St. Louis man offered the follow ing resolution, which the convention killed by referring to tbe resolutions committee: . "We pledge ourselves acd instruct the delegation to be selected byjthls convention to abide by and support tbe platform and nominees of the Demo cratic party in national convention." Gov. Stone introduced resolutions in structing the delegates to Chicago to support Bland 1 for President. There were, only 5 votes agatnst the resolu tion. Mr. Bland said he agreed to make the fight against his own wishes. It would therefore be 4m possible .for him to' serve . on tbe national, delegation. Vest, Cockrell and Stone' were then named as delegates-at-large, : by accla mation, and George 'W.-Allen ex-mayor of St. Louis, was chosen the fourth del egate. - Ultra free silver 16 .to I, resolutions were - adopted,? condemning "panic breeding corporation5 credit currency based on a single metal," opposing bond issues, etc., etc., and giving iron-clad instructions to this effect to the dele gation to Chicago. Cockrell and Vest were endorsed. v - - TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS. The President has sent to the Senate the nomination of Leo Bergholse, of New York, tq be consul at Erzeroum. Armenia. ' ,s '". ; v" . : c I The Treasury gold reserve at the close of business yesterday stood at $126, 616.494 The-withdrawals for the day were $263,500. - ' ' "The National Mine Workers Conven tion adopted a resolution declaring in favor of the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 without consulting with any other nations. . , The. time for payment on the Mari etta & North Georgia, by Newman Erb and his associates, expired yesterday. iNo further payment was made and the road will be re-sold. The entire : plant of the Michigan Beef & Provision Company in Detroit, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, causing a loss of $66,000 on the plant and $25,000 on its contents. A convention to consider how South Carolina ahou'd be represented at the Chicago-Southern cotton exposition was held id Charleston yesterday It was addressed by Governor Evans and Pat. Walsh. ;;.-;: :.: ' The Spanish admit that the defeat of CoL Debos by Maoeo is toeir worst dis aster so far. : Dbos : was seven hoars under fire. .Col. Echevarria, who failed to arrive in time to reinforce Debos, is to be court-martialed. In the Republican State convention at Louisville, Ky., yesterday, Bradley's candidate for temporary chairman, Morrow, was elected over- McKinley s man, Denny," by a majority of of 81. Policemen's services were necessary to quell uproars . Rev. Wm. N Cleveland, brother of the President, whom the Presbytery of St. Lawrence was about to dismiss from his duties as. pastor of. Chaumont church, New York, enters a protest agatnst dissolution of pastoral - ties, which Presbytery entered on its min- utes, pending further consideration. - The Republican congressional con vention of the second district of Ten nessee met at Knox vllle yesterday and re-nominated Henry R, Gibson for Con gress. The nomination is equivalent to an election. No Democrat has ever represented this district in Congress. McKinley was eodorsed. "The Republican 8 tat e convention met yesterday at Fargo, N. D. The sound money men carried it 330 to 140. The result of the convention-is regard ed as a aerious blow to Hansbrough's hopes of succeeding himself as United States Senator. The platform instructs - for McKinley. - . Tbe Olympian games ended yesterday at Athens, and the King of Greece, be fore an. immense audience m the amphi theatre, xrowiied the first prize winners with wild olive wreaths and the second prize winners' with laoreL Eleven Americans, out- of - 44 prixewinners, were crowned,-? Tbe next games will be held at Athens in 1893. The threatened foreclosure of Mrs. Kate"-? Chsse - Sprsgue's bomestead, "Edgeraore,roo"tbe outskirts of 'Wash ington, has been averted by theising of a trust fund to which Senator Brice and Representative Sorg, of Ohio, each contributed $o,000Tuesday.Theamount alt told is sufficient to lift tbe morrgagg from Mrs, Sprsgue's beautiful home and enable her to spend her Tecainic-r days In comfort. f
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