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Russia's War Preparations Still Pro
gressing Czar Contemplates Abdi-
cating Spain Determined to 3riish
the Insurrection in Cuba Von Ar
nim's Sentence Montenegrin Vic-
London, Oct 13. The chief topic of
war jcoreepondehta, id Russia' attitude
Among those assembled at Leradida,
are the Czar and Prince Xiortschakoff,,
the coruuiaude'r of the Black Sea squad
ron, the ministers of war and finance.
i The Times' Vienna .dispatch says;
n'he JPorte'a desire to stop the influx
of foreign soltfiers into Servia, and'
other proyinces, will not be agitated
during the armistice elated, as a con
dition, but only a wish.
-A 'l imes Berlin dispatch says : The
old report is revived, that the Czar
thinks of abdicating. If war is decided
upon Russian residents in Austria and
Germany are liable to serve in the
srmy, and will be ordered home. The
Black Sea squadron is ready, consist
ing of 96,000 men the Northern to the
Western shores of that sea.
Responding to Russians requebt to
co-operate the Persian government is
sending troops'; to the Turkish fron
tier. A reserve is being called out in
the same western provinces of Russia.
Troops have been moved towards the
northern and eastern frontier of Gali
cia. Twenty thousand horses have
been placed on a war footing in Rus
and Poland. These preparations it is
behind are intended to force Aiistria
and Turkey to concede the independ
ence of the Southern Slavonians with
out war.
A Daily News, Belgrade dispatch
sajs : The proposal of Turkey goes to
St Peleisburg; and thence to Liradia
The Russian reply will go to St Peters
burg and London, hence 10 days must
elapse before any definite action can
be taken. During that time military
events may chrnge the entire situation
The Times' correspondent at Bel
grade says he does not anticipate a
favorable reception of the Turkish
proposition for an armistice. The
ministers would like to accept, and.
the reasoning portion of the Servian
population are sick of the war, but
Russia's views will guide their action.
Sexvia lias not yet received an official
communication of Turkey's answer.
Barcelona, Oct 13. Gen Cam pas
took leave of the garrison Wednesday.
Jovellar retains the Captain General
ship under orders of Gen Cam pas as
commander in chief.
It is believed that Campas will in
duce the insurgents toccept terms,
and the more resolut&leaders will
have the the ishr d for pecuniary con
sideration. f
London, Oct 13. A Reuter dispatch
from Constantinople, stated that, iti ad-.
iition to th hote speeifying- too con-!
diiion on which the Porte grants the
armistice which were published this
morning the Porte yesterday deliv
ered to the ambassador,-a note justi
fying its refusal to entertain the peace
conditions submitted to it by the great
powers, especially the autonomy pro
posed for Bosnia and Herzeovinia.
A Times dispatch from Berlin says
that Count Von Arnim's sentence is
five years of imprisonment in the
bouse of correction, which involves
the forfeiture of his title, and possibly
his property.
.The creditors of Turkey have seized
92 Krupp guns, which were being
shipped from Antwerp for Turkey
A Times' dispatch from Barcelona
announces that thirty thousand S0I7
diers will, if necessary, follow the fif
teen thousand who start for Cuba on
the 20th inst, Gen Quesadahas ordered
the municipalities in the; Basque pro
vinces, to iiiiJiie(liately'4eatroy all for
tifications not occupied by the Span
ish troops.
A Reuter telegram from Ragusa,
dated yesterday says: After the cap
ture by the' Trnks of the Hill ofViso
kaiaontheOth Inst.r Dervish Pasha
advanced in the direction of Danilo
grade. On the 10th and 11th insts, he
defeated various small detachments of
Montenegrins. In phe of these en
gagements, the Montenegrins lost 80
men On the 11th inst., however sev
er vl bands of Montenegrins attacked
and almost surrounded Dervish Pasha,
and simultaneously! attacked Padga
ritza witli five battallidns. Dervish
Pasha was compelled to retreat with
fieavy loss.-and to detach considerable
force for the relief of Padgaritza. The
lighting continues between Monkbtar
Pasha and tbo Moatenegrins; the for
tiier is unable to make any forward
'inovement.. , ' .. " . ' ..
WEST VIRGINIA.
Democratic Majority Increasing
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Wheeling, Oct. 13. Ohio county
ires ;dem ocratic morlf yv 89 on vote:
for tipVernori Returns from the in
jterior ftt1 Jslowlyi
IhpjincreasedlJemocrAtf
jWes Virginia's dem otratic m sjority
Republicans Victorious in 4th. Dis
trict. ' . ,.'.
Indianapolis, Oct 13. In the 4th
Congressional District, Sexton, Rep. is
electod. ;
Slidight Dispalehes.
WEATHER IBCBABILITIES.
- Washington, D. C, Oct. 13 ,
' For the, South. Atlantic . -States,
falling barometer, easterly to southerly
winds and : warmer partly cloudy pr
clear weather will .prevails
WASHINGTON.
Cowardly Conspirators Begging for
More Troops Price of Silver Su
preme Court.
Washington, Oct 13. Senator Pat
terson with some persons claiming to
be from South Carolina, called on Gen
Sherman, representing to him that
more troops were necessary to secure
a peaceful election in that State. Geo
Sherman is of the opinion that no
more trcops are needed as Gen Roger
is in command ot, or has within call,
a sufficient number of troops to secure
peace in the State. Personstirporting
to be from Mississippi called on the
Secretary of War, urging like need of
troops for that State, secretary Came
ron's reply has not transpired. '
The Director of the mint has fixed
the price of silver at a hundred fifteen
cents per ounce.
In the Supreme Court, the case of
Terry vs . the Bank of Commerce of
Savannah, also Terry vs the Merchants
and Mechauus Bank, was heard to
day. GEORGIA.
Prominent Citizen Dies of Yellow
in North Carolina.
Savannah, Oot 13. J W Lathrap,
President of the Cotton Exchange,
died at Greensboro, N 0,r of yellow
fever. He left here a few days since
to eee a dying son at that place. C W
Thomrson of Walter & Thompson,
ship chandlers, died last night of yel
low fever.
INDIANA.
Drmocratic Majority About Five
Thousand.
Indianapolis, Oct 13. Returns from
89 counties which give a net Demo
cratic majority of 4,578. The same
counties in 72 gave a net democratic
majority of 845. The three counties to
hear from gave Hendricks 303 majority
in 72.
NEW YORK.
Election of Officers of the Western
Union . Telegraph Company.
Kew Yoek, Oct 13. At a meeting
Orhe Directors of the Western Union
Telegragh Company to day, the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year were
elected : President, Wm Orton, Vice
Presidents, Augustus 8chell, Norvin
Gren, Harrison Durker ; Secretary, H
R Brewer ; Treasurer, R H Rochester;
Executive Committee, Wm Orton, Jas
H Banker, A B Cornell, Harrison
Barker, Norvin Green, Joseph Harker,
ED Morgan, Augustus Sch ell, W K
Thorn, C - Vanderbilt and Frank
Work.
FLASHES.
New Yoek, jOct 13. P Dennigan's
stables with 10 horses burned. . .
Boston, Oct 13Gov Gaston declines
thb nomination for Congress.
"The 'steamboat express line from
Fall River, collided with local freight;
one killed and several hurt.
- New Yobk, Oct 13. Comptroller
Green has accepted the nomination
for Mayor, tendered him by the Cooper
Institute meeting.
New Orleans, Oct 13 The Crescent
City Rifle Club won the inter State
match, making 1,507, of possible 1,800,
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' octl4 It Reporter, '
Sale Postponed.
THE sale of 15 8hares Mechanics' Building
and Loan Association Stock, has been
postponed to Saturday 14, inst , 11 o'clock,
a. m , in front of the Court House.
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Colgate Soaps in Great Variety.
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Sapolia and Bath Brick.
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FRENCH and PLAIN CANDIES, MILK;
CR ACKERS, ELECTED C RE A M
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FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
Eought early and cbrap, aBd will be sold at prices to euit the bard times. . Our Steck f
DR y OC ODS is tull and complete. Black A Ipsa as abd Mobuirs at pricts
that will Estonisb yon. A baodsome new lot of Embroideries,
very cheap. DresB Goods very low.
Gents' Beady-Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods Department, ready for inspection nd
the prices will deiy c mpetion. A full line ol Boot and t-bces. Bats, and a t;en- .
eral assortment of merchandise. Blankets Mid Flannels, extraordinary cheap.
With a 25 jears experience o the wpnts of Meckienbure we should be able to ill
them to the satit-tsction of our customers and friends. '
If ycu call and examine cur Goids we will n:ake tLe prices to suit tee tixnea.
ELIAS, CUHIN & ROISSLKR.
A tew and bstdsGn e Jet of Crrpc ts just in.
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WITTKOWSKY &RINTE1S,
CHARLOTTE, N. C, SEITEMBER 15TH, lfc7G.
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To the Trade and Consumers :J
EING TOO WELL KNOWN TO THE TRADE, WE DEEM I T UNNECESSARY TO
GO INTO A LONG DISSERTATION AS TO THE MAGNITUDE, QUALITIES and
PRICES OF OUR STOCK THIS FALL, BUT HOLD IT SUFFICIENT TO SAY THAT
OUR STOCK, BOTH WHOLESALE and RETAIL, 13 COMPLETE IN ALL DE
PARTMENTS, AND TO WHICH WE INVITE YOUR ATTENTION.
"WE AGAIN STATE THAT THE BUSINESS WILL BE CONTINUED AS BEFORE
THE DEATH OP MR RINTEIS, BUT SHALL ENDEAVOR TO DO MORE OTA
CASH BUSHSTESS THAN HERETOFORE, TO WHICH END WE SPECIALLY INVITE
THOSE WHO WISH TO AVAIL THEMSELVES 6f the OPPORTUNITY of GETTINQ '
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS for READY CASH, AND IN THIS CONNECTION WE BXQ
LEAVE TO SAY THAT WE HAVE LARGE JOB LOTS OF DRESS GOODS, CLOTH 1
ING AND HARDWARE WHICH WE WILLSELL ATA GREAT SACRITICS. r-
-WE DE3IRE fURTHER TO SAY THAT 0UR: PUNCTUAL TIME CUSTOMERS i;
ARE AS WELCOME AS EVER. VERY RESPECTFULLY, i t; '.-;t .v v'C-
Is probably 12,000. .
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