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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, 'AUGUST 23, 1003. 2 LAWYERS GOT 31AD nox ix : cm v : court, ::rs. Joha AY McRae w4 3ak F. rrU Lk Bat Little of Fallln to Wows in the Midst C Trial in it, lierordefs (Xmrt la I bo Mldx .f it All, Mr. fihannanhonse Atkled -uH to the 1mm tor IXrUrtBg 1 bat Everybody Know the Rules of T vMnu Wne. Tlirowa Away In l lmt Court Mr. Newell Said Mr. McJtae Knew Ue Was Askta Im proper Question of WlUaees and .Mr. Aicitae ena -- hood. Mr. John A. McRae. city attorney, and Mr.. Jake F. Newell, attoraey for : Mr.: Boob ;WHon.T almost came to blows yesterday morning In the mot eventfsl aeaitoa of the city court m week. The recollection on their part that they were In a place where fights are settled rather than precipi tated, together with the effective re monstrance of Recorder Smith, pre- vented the two gentlemen from flinging- their Beta at each other. Both pot exceptionally mad and talked in a ecrappuig tone for aome little tlm. In the' midst of It all. ex-Recorder F. M. Shannonhouse, who was not mixed up at this particular time in the affair of the other men, but who was co -counsel with Mr. Newell, displayed- unusual nerve when he casually remarked: A . "Well, everybody knows that Xtu rules of evidence are thrown away In this court." v . Spectators looked at each other In wonderment at the superior specimen of nerve which he carried with hitn . i . t H on this occasion. Kecorurr oum . j. era ve .him a severe look but said noth- ' ing. . WILSON CHARGED WITH RETAIL ING. Tha nKtinnal edaode came about during the trial of Boobe Wiltton for retailing, four casts being made out r uiinit him by -the authorities, air. " JtfeRae was looking after the city's interests in tne case ana memr. ;-ct-' ell and Shannonhouse represented the -defendant. Jim Johnnon, a wnue 'man. was on the stand for th State " and was being examined by Mr. Mc Rae. He appeared from the begln - tilng to be an unwilling witness, but Mid he had purchased oora-cola from Wilson for 15 cents a alas. He refrained from swearing that the '.. coca-cola was -spiked.", but he would neither swear that It wan not. When Air. McRae put a ouestlon to him . which the other lawyers thought was leading the witness. Mr. iscweii od : Jeoted. The court paid no attention to the oblectlon and Mr. McRae ask ed the Question asaln. The witness . answered the question and Mr. New II arose from his seat. USIXO IMPROPER METHODS. "Now, If your honor please, Mr. McRae knows and this court knows, - and everybody elan who knows any- - thing about law knows, that the city i' . t attorney asked that wltneMS an im- ,' proper question." At this Juncture Mr. Bhannonhoue made the declaration referred to above that all the rules of evidence , are always disregarded at the city ' . court. Mr. Newell tonk up the r ' ' Iraln end in continuation of hi re marks declared that It was just, such ' questions as Mr. McRae asked which , were calculated to bring that court . Into disrepute. He was red In the face when he took his eat and Mr. i McRae was getting red under the ' speech of the opposing lawyer. DECLARES IT WAS A FALSEHOOD , ' ' "If I Were not in a court of Jua tlce,"" aald Mr. McRae. with1 eyes fashing and nerves tingling and voice " tremulous. "I would say fhat overy word uttered by Mr. Newell is an ab ; ... colute falsehood." "Say it! 8ay it! demanded Mr. XewelJ as he arose with lightning rapidity and stood erect alongside Mr. McRae. "Gentlemen! Gentlemen!" called Recorder Smith, but the two men kept their eyes on each other. , "Tou all know better than that," continued the court whrvu it seemed . that the lawyers reallzedor the first : time that they were in the midst of " 4 a session of couat. MR. M'RAE EXPLAINS. I aon t propose to anow Mr. .ew- - ell or any other man to get up here - In court and charge me with using ' Improper methods in securing evl ' denca from' a wltneHK. He ran t - -., accuse me of any surh Jmproprlrty In the practice of my profession." said Mr. McRao when the tide b-can te .recede. "And I propose to protect my client, f-X don't rare where I am and who I'm . - talking to," was the apology of Mr. Wewell. Tha court attain reminded them of ' 'where they were t," and both law yers resumed their seats. Mr. New- : II looked over Into the regioa . . Vhera some of his frl-nds were alt- - ting and turned loose one of his grae- - . loua imlles. The s?-r;ip was ended so Xar as it referred to the one pcdnc ( jxlnt in question. "STAR CHAMBER PROCEEDINGS." i "May the court pleane," said Mr McRae, after the evldin.e was in , and he had turned to make Hme re- , marks to Recorder Smith mi tin facta in the raw, "what 1 am ?otng to say now is strk-Uy along the line of the testimony which has )em brought to yaur attention in this H.e. Th counsel tQf the other side ha seen fit lO Characterise the metTmd by which i, their client wan apprehended of the violation with whb-h he Is charged as star chamber proeeMlnirs. 1 want to say that he was not arrested le cause th chief of polhe wanted fo t him into trouble, but berauje it becomes his duty when h recelvei In. -t)matloi of a violation to bring all the reserve forces of the State Into serv- . ra In order to apprehend the sus pected party. That is all he has done ia this case and h; has done abso lutely nothing that is not perfectly fair-and legitimate "I am going to ask the attorney for , ,tbe Sta to specify the mp who re f erred to the proco(viings in the 'star ehamber UinKuage." aald Mr. Shan- . nonhouse.' "I have never said a word about any such method, and I want him to affirm In his speech who . did say It I gueaa Vr. Newell can take care of himself and I am sure 1 r an. .1 do not propose to sit up her and be lectured for something I haven't done In tha presence, of these - jopla'- -I am doing this talking." was the response-ef Mr, Mc Baa and the court . agreed with him. "I will be respon sible for my words." addod the city at torney directly. ; . . : WILSON BOUND O VE R. Tha court bound over Wilson In the com of l0. which was given. He charged with aolllng whiskey- to T. D. Moore, Jim Johnson and M. Jiudlsm , Tha evidence of all these . mem was that they had purchased drinks at Wilson's stand on East Trade , street at tht rate of two glasses for 2 cents -or on for U cents. The contention of the ute was that the drink were '"spiked" with whiskey , and tha coarV- held- that-there was probable cause for sending the case p to the higher court, despite the un satisfactory evidence of the witnesses, none of whom wool.l- positively swear that therw was whiskey In the drlnka. This is not the first time Wilson ?-s been before the courts on this Kar;re. He operates a soft drink fund on East Trade street and ap r ears t b doing a prosperous Uukl- t.fli. - . - '.). . .' ;-. , i, ., . ' ' ' MACBETH CASE SENT ,1PF, Bond "of Negro DruggW Reduced - iYom gl.ooo to 500 Oaso Heard .y Vesterday. , -: A .i.V After a hearing - before Be!corder W. M. mitn yosieraay nwrams, objection being raised 07 counsel for the prosecution, the bond of W. ..L. Macbeth, the colored druggist, who badly beat up Robert Johasoa at tha Southern Railway station, was reduc ed from 11.000 to S500 and continued. the case being sent UP to Superior Court. The defense Introduced i no testimony. This. It was said,' was being held In reserve for the trial which may occur to-morrow, in an- perior Court. The DiinclDal witness for the prose cution, who was the only eye witness who testified, (the injured man; aays he saw nothing of It so suddenly was old colored roan. He claimed to have seen MacBeth walkinr up and down on the night of August 8th, waiting for the train. As soon as u rouea in MacBeth walked out toward It. Ex pecting trouble Robinson followed, but not ouicklv enough. Johnson alighted from the car with two or three packages. These he laid down to arrange them. MacBeth drew back a short distance, reached into his pocket for something which he AemM to throw at Johnson. He knocked him down and then kicked him. Johnson himself says he didn't even Vnow who it was that had hit him until he retrained consciousness. He admitted ill feeling between himself and MacBeth's sister, with whom his rhllilren hart haLsome trouble. On the morning oi AUgun em lit her and told her if she didn't lot his children alone he would take a stick and wear her out. He denied having applied an opprobrious epithet to MarHetii s motner, wnom ne eaiu he had not pen for two montns. rr. MeManaway testified that John son's skull was fractured at the base and blood was running from nis ears More trouble, it Is said, could be ex pected The attorney for the prose- .ntlnn alrl ho would not ask ior a larire bond, but he wanted to say that the assault was one of the most outrageous he had ever neara oi ul curring in the city. FARM KBS ASK FOR CHARTER. IloHrtl of Directors Qra-tcd For Meck lenburg WarrluMiwr Company Which Has IW-e-ii Organized apltal Sto k Will He. $125,(100, Autiwnxcn. At a meetlni of the members of the Mecklenburg branch of the Far mers' Union yesterday, It whs decided to send apiJlcatlon at once to Ra leigh for a chnrter for the Mecklen burg Warehouse. Company. The nnn,frn will have an authorized cap- ltnl stock of $125,000, but will be nermittod to bcjrln business when $1,000 Is paid in. Already about $9,000 has been suhscrihed by tne farmern of this county to the ware- hniiiA tilitn and enthusiasm In the movement is growing dally. Tho following-named farmers of note were elected to constitute the board of directors of the concern; Messrs. W. ('. Crosby, J. T. Kell, H. Q. Alexander. W. B. Pharr, J. W. Little? J. R. Price, H. T. Price, J. W. Cross and W. S. Abernathy. Those who signed the application for the charter were as follows: Messrs. J. T. Kell, J. W. Little, W. g. Pharr, W. H. Abernathy, W. J. Hanson, I. K. Weaver, W. C. Crosby, J. W. Cross, H . Q. Alexander and J. R. Price. As soon hs the charter Is received, officers of the company will be elect ed and active work will begin on butkUng the warehouse. A commit tee wan out yesterday afternoon look ing over prospective sites upon which to erect the building. The capacity of the warehouse In contemplation Is 6.000 bales, and Its cost will be about $10,000. The farmers of Mecklenburg are determin ed to have a place of their own Into which they can place their cotton in the early fall when tho market Is depressed. MISS PORTKR AT WINSTON, Young Ma wot of Mccklntburff Camp Acquitted Herself In n Fashion That Kxiitrri Much Favorable comment. Charlotte people who attended the Confederate reunion at WUnston-Ba-lem Wednesday and Thursday say that the brlKht, particular star of the occasion was little Miss Ruth Portfr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W Porter, of No. 1711 South Boulevard, In Dilworlh. Clad wltchlngly In cos tame of Confederate uray, this little lady, who will not be 1 2 years of a&e until December, recited three selec tions before an audience of over 2.000 soldler.i and others In the Elks' Audi torium in Winston and captivated her hearers. With voice clear and ges tures graceful she entered Into the spirit of each of tho ringing recitations and hundreds of compli mentary remarks were made. She recited, "Stonewall Jackson's Way," "Lee at the Rattle of the Wilderness," and "The Drar Old Gray Jacket." Jdlsa Porter Is the mascot of Mccklen burjr Camp While rldlntr a pony in the pis-ade Thursday morning she was thrown arrof a street ear track, but was not serlouhly hurl. WILL MKUTr, IIF.RK. Mm. Minnie Wriston Smith Will Re side In One of the Ryder Houses on Fast Morchead Street. Charlotte s Justly to be congratu lated that Mrs. Minnie Wrlston Smith (In her profession. Miss Virginia Lloyd I has decided to locate here and will reside in one of the Ityder houses, No. 8 Kasl Morehead street, ghe will he a great acquisition to th city so cially and ar'lsttcally. 'Young men and women have at their very doors a rare opportunity for studying voice culture, as Mrs Smith has studied with the best masters In New York, Oermany and Italy, all of whom have been lavish In their praise of the great wealth of her voice and the work she accomplished. She Is richly endowed with gifts as a teacher, having won for herself great reputation In Ihe public schools and the Charlotte Col lege for Women under the late Wil liam R. Atkinson, and lit her studio work. She will, remain at the Central Hotel until sicptember IJth. Iter. Kmext Orr ti lreach. Rev. Krnest N. Orr, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. Of fit. Louis, .'to., will fill the pulpit of the Fast Avenue Tabernacle to-day. Hla father. Rev. W. Orr, I). Is pastor of this church, and his son la now on- an extended visit to his home In this city. - Young Mr. Orr is a native of this county who has taken a high stand In the Church In which he serves. He l believed by many to be the ablest young minister within the bounds of the entire Unit ed Presbyterian Church. r . - reCCELLKNT HKAI.TH ADVTCTC. Mrs. si. St., Uavtsut), ofJXo, m ulfford Ave, Sen Joe. Cal.. says: "The worth Elertrioj Bitters as a general family remedy, for headache.- billouanesa anA I torpor ef the Hvar and boweia la so pre pounced that I am prompted to ray a witrv iTr tor ine uenent ef tnos aeklng relief front auoh afrUetlona Ttiers Is more health lor the dige.tjvs organs lo a bottle of Klectrlc Hitter than la any other remedy I ktww cf.' Hold under guarantee at all drua t lores. 10c, L . 1 VT HONOR OF JTPCB MOORE. Appropriate Memorial Exercises to Be . Held To-Mon-owj In Open Court commemonulTir of the Lace Judge JPred Moore -Kesoiotiona by Chart lotte Bar. , ' ' At'a meeting of tha member .era of rhl rnoon ft CharloUe bar Friday afternoon -was unanimously decided to hold brief memorial exercises in open court to morrow. Judge M. H. Justice presid ing, In honor of tha lata Judge Fred Moore, of Ashevllla, who was so well and so 'favorably known In -this city and whose untimely death was such a shock, to the legal fraternity-of the entire fitate. . The f ollowlnx resolu tions were adopted as an expression of the sentiments of the Charlotte Bar AMociation: ' Whereas. God In His Infinite -wisdom and providence has seen fit to remove from his sphere or useiumesa on eartn. Hon. Frederick Moore; and, whereas. It is meet and proper that the mem bers of the bar practicing in tne mi perior Court of Mecklenburg' county, over which Judge Moore haa recently presided with .. Impartiality, courtesy and distinguished ability, should take some appropriate action out of respect to his memory. Resolved.' That In the death of Judge Moore the State has lost an able, fearless and faithful Judicial of ficer whose services were of great and Increasing value; that his untimely taking off removed from the field of action a distinguished citlsen and good man whose honorable career was only an earnest of the greater things he would have accomplished In public and private life, and that his death la an incalculable loss to the entire State Resolved, further. That we tender to the family of the deceased jurist our deep and sincere sympathy in their terrible bereavement. Resolved, further, That the Superior Court of Mecklenburg county, now in session, be requested to adjourn out of respect to the memory of Judge Moon-. Resolved, further, That these reso lutions be spread upon the minutes of salil court, and a copy thereof be sent to tne tamny or tne dot-eased. Messrs W. C. Maxwell. W. F. Hard Ing and T. C. Guthrie were appointed d committee of the bar to present the ioreKotnsr resolutions before the Su perior Court on Monday next, at which time appropriate memorial exercises will be held in open court. TWO OF DR. STAtKi'S YARNS. Ipular Irc-licr Ktop Iina- Knouch to ien a Couple of iiwtd gro loric. As a result of the arrival of Rev. Ir. John W. titagg, of Birmingham, Ala., several good netrro stories are In circulation. Yesterday afternoon. while talking to a party of his old mends nere, Dr. Htagjr said: "That reminds me of Capt. W. W. navies oia negro wno ren ore or three story building to the asphalt sidewalk. "When the old fellow struck. Cap tain Davie ran to htm. thinking that he hnd been killed, but he was not. As the darky scrambled to his feet Captain Davles asked: 'Uncle George are you injured 7 No sir, not much. I wus right much confused when I started, but after I hit I wux all right.' " "It was in criminal court at Birr mlnRham." said Dr. Stagg, "and Jim Smith, colored, was on trial for steal ing clothes from a dude. The so licitor had made It pretty plain that Jim was guilty. " 'What have you gt to say about It, Jim? asked the court. " 'fcre ain't nothln' much fur me to say, boss, since It's lak It is,' said the negro, begging for merey. " 'Well. I guess if you submit I will have to make it as light as possible on you. There is notning to ao out est mate the value of the clothes. "The dude began to value tua clothes. This Stetson hat, please your honor, cost mc $5. This Eng- ish overcoat $75, and the oress suit, n ashamed to say, $80.' "Here the negro perked up: 'Jedge, klq I gl In er word right dere. fo' you so any rudder?, " 'Boss, I suomit aat I toog aem hlngs, but at no sich prices as dat.'" SHK LIKED GOOD THINGS. Mis. Chas. E. Smith, of West Kranklin. Mlne. says: "I like good things and have adopted Dr. King's New Life Pllla. ns our family laxative medicine, because tlyy are good and do their work without masing. s urns imiQi ii. incitB painioaa I purifiers sold at all drug stores. 250. THE STIEFF AND SHAW PIANOS ARE Within reach"' of' any buyer because they arc sold direct by their maker to you. v Write ' to-day, special ' bargains for we have on hand at - pres ent. - CHAS. M. STIEff . ; f 1 ."; V3.:.- -, Manufacturer of the Btieff and V Shaw, the pianos with the -- saeeet. tone.. . Southern Woreroom 5 West Trade Street. 0. H. WILM0TH, Mgr. t " CILUILOTTE, N. C. - DEPENDS UPOn i . in " ml Quality jt ii " - m. I -. till . Roasting-Making WHENYOUOUY LUZIgANNE COFFEE 1 V.f MrMaelL(ilM.t aa,aalA oow tyerywnerB 25' I Ibilan V TheRei ly-Taylor Co. n cjxaeTUEANS. U&A. WATERMELONS rLEXTTFTL. String of Loads of tho Juicy Article lucnaiaa la CUy tnlll Night. -The Berryhlll farmers and some from other sections flooded the mar ket yesterday with auch watermelons as only can be produced on Mecklen burg soil. The south side of Eat Trade street was lined with wagon loads of the hiicy article all day and many remained until night trying to" dispose of their commodity. - The movement of melons this season U not quite up to the standard demand made on the growers of this sec tion. This Is partially explained by the fact that the cotton mill peoole. so many of whom are out of work and unable to buy, have hitherto formed a large part of the buyers of melons. The situation In the end Is referable to the financial condition of the people. Many of the county's a-rower ahln large numbers of watermelons to oth er climes. The usual size has been attained by most of the planters this season. What to Do With A Soiled Skirt. Many a woman who splls or stains an expensive or delicate skirt hesitates about cleaning it. There Is no need for hesita tion Just send it to ua We will not only save yoa the trouble of cleaning it at home, but we will save you from tha danger of damaging the article In the numerous ways that are possible when performing this work at home. Our French Dry Cleaning process is safe, satisfactory and moderately priced. Skirts cleaned and pressed from $1.00 and up. Charlotte Steam laundry La and ere rs. Dyers. Cleaners, SI 9 South Tryon 81 A Vacation Hat The C. & K. Crusher. Roll it up; it will just fill that small space in the suit case. For travel, sport and com fort.. .. ,.. ..$2.50 The Tate-Brown Co. CORRECT DRESS FOR MEN Interior Decorators Torrence Paint Co. ! KORTH TBTOW. . WfllILL Good K(offee J , VnWV r FRESHHE55 BLENDING insured upon -as V NOTICE. ' - . We have Just Installed the only Slat Work Machine of Its kind In tne en tire Southern , States. This machine presses the goods smooth Instead of ironing them. There can be no pos sible wear. Call at anv tlmn and It In operation. This Invitation Is especially to ladies. , SANITARY STEAM LATNDRY. iOn The Boulevard. "Quick Lunch" This electric sign at 29 West Trade St. points the public to where they can get anything seasonable' la the eating line with the least possible de lay. Prompt and polite attention by a competent corps or waiters. NEW YORK LCXCII ROOMS. 29 West Trade St.. Security and Satisfaction are always felt when dealing with a firm who In a measure anticipates your needs. We carry a complete line of Stationery, Loose Leafs Ledg ers, Filing Cabinets. Desks, Card Index Systems, Office sup plies, etc., which Include the latest and best methods ef handling routine work. A competent corps of sales men capable of .assisting you In your selection. If it Is In the Stationery line you will get it at POUND & MOORE CO. The Office Outfitters. t29 South Tryon- Street. , 'Phone No. 40. ' L Nye Hutchison X Son INSURANCE - f FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT OFFICE No. 9 Bun! Building. BeD Thooe 4801. 1 Methuselah Cooked With Oil And ' Lived a Thousand Years There were others in the same class. None of them kept hogs or TRY GOLDEN GLORY COOKING OIL ' r'- . -. N . w . ' " AH Grocers.- ' ..... . t - . Bre:::n fefafe Co. "Distributors. Phone til. m: ate lard. Go i rig" A good many boys and young men are getting ready to go back ; to college. .'Are you among the number t Boys we want to see you before you go we want to help "you select b the - fitting clothes for a sojourn away from homev " ; Ddri'lt Fall to come and see our new and complete line " of elegant clothes. We re got the. biggest ptock "and: best variety, and'we pay particular attention to, the wants and needs of young men and boys. . - . PIEI10N CO. REMEKBKrt, MnxOJTS XOTHKS FTT. m?mm ' I I - V..i it.. Aipiiuo, uut uio Lubin Furniture Co. StylisSl'.LSyery PASSENGCB AJTD We have the oldest and largest Livery Stables in the South and keep for hire the most stylish Horses and Vehicles. . . - v Dealers in Horses, Mules, yehicles and Harness. J. W: Wadsworth's Sons' Company COAL t C. B. POCAHONTAS SKOKEILSS Unequalled for the Generation of Steam Our Lump and. lg Are Unsuped S-S ftr Domestic Purposes. Prompt and regedar shipments at all times Shipments during 1 907, 4,900,000 torlse Prices and other) informatioh on appllca- Gastncr, Curran & Bullitt : SOLE AGENTS. ' .'. : R0JTCXE, YA. S. B. CARY, Uxsxia, Roinolt, Virjaaa. - , S You Too? - V The Strength of Our Line OF NICE Fuarnitture does not consist of Low Prices alone. Our constant aim at all times is to furnish to our patrons not cheap goods at a low 1 L - J -A ' vcjrjr, ucou goouo uiai money, and brains can produce. This strong line, Best Quality and Reasonable Prices, should appeal to every, thinking person who has furniture to buy. Come and see us. 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