The Weather Todays j *carol?n * j Local Rains. The News and Observer. VOL. LII. NO. 133. [Loai'ißs ffiDD KtecpftßD ©sD[p®Docmai [Pai[p®ip® Bod ©©{lOd IKl®ws aiDDdl ©oD°®ooDaiftfl®ui REVOLVER FLASHES IRQ STRIKER FALLS A Deputy Fires the Shot in a Quarrel- THE MAN PLACED IN JAIL Strikers Were Begging Deputies to Stay Away From Colliery. THE TRAGEDY QUICKLY FOLLOWED S'ories of What Immediately Led up to It Con flicting, Nesquehoning is Quiet Now But the Sheriff May Ask For Troops, (By the Associated Press.) Nesquehoning, Pa., Aug. 18.—In a clash between striking mine workers and depu ties here tonight, Patrick Sharp, a striker of Lansford, was shot and killed almost instantly by a deputy. The shooting caused considerable excitement for a time, but order was soon restored without any other persons being injured and the town is quiet. A deputy named Harry McElmoyle was arrested charged with ttv* killing of Sharp, and was taker, to the county jail at Mauch Chunk. The shooting occurred shortly after 6 o’clock. Five deputies were on their way to Shaft No. 1, of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, just outside of the town. In the centre of the town they were met by a number of strikers, who began persuading them not to go to the colliery. The officers did not stop, but kept on their way and tried to prevent any trouble. The strikers, it is said, then began to abuse the men and followed them nearly up to the colliery. There are conflicting stories as to what actually brought on the clash, but just before the deputies entered the place a shot was heard and Sharp dropped to the ground. The bullet entered his body close to his heart, and ho died almost instantly. Witnesses say that the shooting was done by Mc- Elrnoyle, and that he stood only six or seven feet from Sharp when he fired his revolver. Only one shot was fired. The deputies immediately withdrew to the colliery and a large crowd gathered about the place. When it was learned that Sharp was dead there was the greatest indignation among the strikers and other town people, and for a time it looked as though serious trouble would follow. Cooler heads among the mine workers, however, prevailed upon the crowd to disperse, using the argument that if there is any bloodshed troops would surely be sent here from Shenan doah. The crowd dispersed and the town scon calmed down to its normal state. Witnesses to the shooting went to the office of W. R. Watkins, the justice of the peace, and made information against Harry McElmoyle, charging him with the shooting of Sharp. The justice placed the warrant in the hands of Constable Decert, who found McElmoyle* at Snaft No. 1, and accompanied by a guard of other officers, took his prisoner to the county jail at Mauch Chunk. Sheriff J. H. Gombert, of this (Carbon) county is at Mauch Chunk. It is report ed here that he may ask that a detach ment of the troops now stationed at Shenandoah, be sent into the Panther Creek valley. All But Three Deputies Discharged, (By the Asociated Press.) Wilkesbarre, Pa„ August 18.—The hearing in the habeas corpus proceed ings in the case of the guards and work men employed at the Warnke Washery at Duryea, who were arrestel last Thurs day by the authorities of the town, charged with inciting a riot and felon ious woundingn, came up before Judge Halsey in court today. A a large number of witnesses were examined and the tes timony was conflicting. The attorneys for the defense said it was a travesty on justice to arrest the officers and jail them for doing their duty. After hear ing the evidence Judge Halsey dis charged all the defendants except three —Kinney, Reynolds and Madden They were held in S2OO bail each for trial at court. Roderick Warnke, the owner of the washery w here the riot occurred, says the acquittal of deputies will justify him in starting up the washery again and he has served notice on Sheriff Jacobs that if he does not provide ample protection lor bis workmen and property on Wed nesday he will make an appeal to the Governor for troops. The beginning of the fifteenth week of the strike shows no apparent change in the cituation. It was thought that the Lehigh Valley Company would start their Maltby colliery today, and early this morning a number of strikers gath ered in the vicinity of the mine, but no effort was made to resume work. The Haywood County Convention. (Special to News and Observer.) Waynesville, N. C., August 18. —In the Haywood county convention tonight the following gentlemen were nominated: M. D. Kingslard for Representative, N. H. Walker for Superior Court Clerk. R A. L- Hyatt for Treasurer. D. R. Nol and was chosen for sheriff. Tbe conven tion at a late hour was still voting on the register of deeds. It is a large and enthusiastic assemblage. SCHWAB TO RETIRE President of the Steel Trust Will Resign. He ts in Bad Health and There Are Some Very Singular Features in His Malady, (By the Associated Press.) Pittsburg, Aug. 18.—A Loretta, Pa., special to the Pittsburg Dispatch says: President Charles M. Schwab, of the United States Steel Corporation, has ac cepted the advice of physicians and de cided to retire indefinitely from an ac tive business life. He will leave Ameri ca to seek some quiet nook in a foreign clime where not an echo of the stren uous life he has led ran reach him. This information is authentic. Dr. Golden never leaves the Schwab home and the exact nature of his pa tient's illness cannot be learned through him. Mr. Schwab is not confined to his bed but spends much of his time on the wide veranda which affords fresh air and a sweeping view of the mountain slope. He is always with his wife or his parents. The strange feature of Mr. Schwab’s illness is that he has always within view of those who call at his house, yet he will not allow any person to approach him. Heretofore the visitor to the Schwab home was greeted with a hearty welcome and a vigorous handshake. Now the visitor is met at the entrance and told that Mr. Schwab can not be seen. Inti mates of the family receive the same message and none has been able to con verse with President Schwab since he came back to his home. Gayley to Succeed Him. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Aug. IS.—The retirement of Charles M. Schwab from the presidency of the United States Steel Corporation is now' commonly accepted as determined upon, notwithstanding recent official de nials and present reluctance in official quarters to confirm the report. Presi dent Schwab’s impaired health is the rea son for this action. In well informed quarters it is believed that his retire ment will be followed by extensive changes in the membership of the organi zation. The succession to the presidency is a matter of surmise only and if it has been decided no information can be had on the subject. But there are many positions of importance in the United States Steel Corporation now held by per sons who are there on account of per sonal ties with Mr. Schwab and who re mained with the corporation from a de votion to his interests, growing from former association in the Carnegie Com pany. It has been reported that thp presi dency would pass to James Gayley, the first vice-president of the corporation. Other rumors have pointed to H. C. Frick. A MEDIAEVAL FIGHT The Taking of the Sister*' School at Ploudaniel tx citing, Picturesque, (By the Associated Press.) Brest, France, Aug. 18. —The closing of the Sisters schools at Ploudaniel, Folgoet and at St. Meen, the last villages in Brittany, where unauthorized schools were still open, met with determined re sistance. The inhabitants were on guard through out the night, and the tocsin was sound ed when the approach of the gendarmes and troops was signalled at 0 o’clock in the morning. At Ploudaniel, in spite of a heavy fall of rain, a crowd numbering several thousand people replied with hoots to the summons of the police com missaries, while the ringing of church and school bells drowned the voices of the officials. When an attempt was made to force the srtongly barricaded door it failed, the defenders in the meanw’hile crying: “Judas!" and singing Breton hymns, mingled with cheers for liberty and shouts of “Dow'n with Combes!" The commissaries tried to attack the school by the garden wall, which they ordered the soldiers to breach. This was done in the midst of showers of filth and muddy w'ater from the defend ers who manned the breach, armed with clubs, and prevented the commissarie from penetrating into the garden. The soldiers attempted to scale the wall with the aid of a pile of faggots, hut the defenders deluged the faggots with petroleum and set them on fire, whereupon the commissaries and troops drew off amidst cheers for liberty and for the Sisters. Tho school was finally closed after a long resistance. At St. Meen the Sisters were expelled and the school was closed after a two hours struggle, during which a police commissary was w'ounded. The school at Polgoet was also closed. Paris. Aug. 18.—The Temps says Com mandant Leroy Laduric, of the 19th In fantry, who refused to obey an order to aid in closing unauthorized schools, has been placed under arrest. Athletic Contests. The members of the Oriole Athletic Club of Raleigh, arc preparing for a public exhibition to be given at an early date. There will be numerous athletic contests of different kinds, and an in teresting exhibition may be expected, as! the boys are in fine trim. j RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 19, 1902. ROEY ANDBALLENGER Are Named For the Senate by Acclamation. In the Third Senatorial District. Ruthertord County Names W. F. Tucker For the House. (Special to News and Observer.) Rutherfordton, N. C., Aug. 18. —The Thirty-third Senatorial District Demo cratic Convention met here today and was largely attended. M. L. Shipman, chairman of the District Executive Com mittee, called the convention to order and George Biggerstaff, secretary of the committee, read the call for the same. S. Gallert w'as called to the chair tem porarily, and upon motion was made per manent chairman. J. F. Alexander was elected secretary, Hon. Clyde R. Hocy, of Cleveland, and T. T. Ballonger, of Polk, were named as candidates for the Senate by acclamation and made ringing speeches accepting the nominations. Hon. A. Cannon, of Henderson, was called for and made a strong speech endorsing the action of the convention and congratu lating the district upon the nominations made. After the adjournment of the conven tion the new' district committee held a meeting and elected M. L. Shipman chair man. The county convention was also held here today. W. F. Rucker was nom inated for the House, Elijah Martin for sheriff, M. O. Dickerson for clerk, A. B. Jones for register of deeds. George Big gerstaff for treasurer, and the old board of commissioners. The convention was the largest ever held in this county. THE STOKES CONVENTION. Eugene 8 Withers is Nominated For Honse of Representatives. (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C-, August 18.—The Democrats of Stokes county nominated a strong and winning ticket on Saturday. The convention, which was held at Dan bury', was the biggest and most enthus iastic ever held in the county. There were 800 people in attendance. Below is given the ticket nominated: For the House of Representatives, Eugene S. Withers; for sheriff, Dee Tillotsonf for clerk of court, J. H. Hilton; for register of deeds, Frank Brown; for treasurer, T. M. Mitchell. The convention endorsed Mr. D. W. Bailey, of Elkin, for State Senator from Surry and Stokes. On the Diamond. American League. (By the Associated Press.) At Baltimore— R. IT. E. Baltimore .. ..34020101 *—ll 15 2 St. Louis 000000 001— 1 12 4 At Philadelphia— R. H. E. Philadelphia.. ..4402 11 0 0 *—l2 14 0 Chicago 010001 00 3 5 9 3 At Boston— R. H. E. Boston 1000300000 o—4 9 3 Detroit 11020 000 0 0 o—4 9 3 At Washingtnon— R H E Washington ..000010200 o—30 —3 8 2 Cleveland 11 0010000 3—6 15 0 National League, (By the Associated Press.) At Chicago— R. H. E. Chicago 0000 00 0 0 o—o 4 1 New York 0110 03 0 0 o—s0 —5 12 1 At Pittsburg— R. H. E. Pittsburg 0002 00 2 3 *—7 10 1 Philadelphia 0001 20 0 0 I—4 10 2 At Cincinnati — R. H. E. Cincinnati 01 0100 00 0 — 2 11 4 Boston 3 0220012 I—ll 15 1 At St. Louis —St. Louis-Brooklyu game postponed; rain. Eastern League. (By the Associated Press.) Worcester, 6; Toronto, 5. Buffalo, 7; Newark, 1. Providence. 9; Montreal, 4. Jersey City, 6; Rochester, 10. Southern League. (By the Associated Press.) Atlanta, 2; Nashville, 3. Memphis, 15; Shreveport, 43. Little Rock, 6; New Orleans, 10. Chattanooga, 9; Birmingham, 3. FAMOUS WAR MULE DEAD. In Charlotte a Negro is Captured Charged with Burglary, a Capital Case (Special to News and Observer.) Charlotte, N. C.. Aug. IS.—The famous w'ar mule, know'n to have been forty-two yoars old, died in Gaston county today. At the time of its doath it was owned by a man by the name of Rozzelle, who was a whiskey distiller. This mule was at tached to a carriage that took Jefferson Davis through this section during tbe lat ter days of the war. On one of his hips the brand C. S. A. was plainly visible at his death. Harper Williams, was bound over to the Superior court today, charged with burglary, a capital offense in North Car olina. Williams broke into the house of Martha McKee and took several articles of wearing apparel. When arrested he was wenrr.g a shirt .hat the McKee w'onian claimed. i ROW FORJHE SIXTH Conceded That Bellamy Will Lead on First Ballot. Rumor That the Republicans Will Pit John H. T Gore, of Wilmington Against Fayette ville Nominee. (Special to New's and Observer.) Fayetteville, N. C., Aug. 18.—Indications are that the Sixth Congressional Con vention, which convenes here Wednesday, will be rich, rare and racey. Already the advance guards are pouring in and these are to be seen in little groups caucusing. It is generally conceded that Bellamy will be the strongest man on the first ballot, conservative estimates giving him 105 votes. Bellamy's friends hold that his strength on the first ballot will not be less than 125 votes, and that ho will be nominated on the second or third ballot. A noted politician fixes the strength of the candidates on the first ballot as follows: Bellamy 105, Hale 72, Frown 82, Patterson 90, and he holds that a dark horse will prance in the race before the work of the convention is over. Major W. H. Bernard is leading the fight for Bellamy. The Major is in good trim, and has waged many a conflict but he says none more hopeful than this. Congressman Bellamy reached the city tonight. C. J. RIVENBARK. Wilmington, N. C., Aug. 18. —The ad vance guard of the New Hanover dele gation to the Fayetteville Congressional Convention left this morning for the scene of the impending contest. In the party this morning were Maj. W. H. Ber nard, chairman of the delegation; Col. Geo. 1.. Morton, nominated for the Leg islature, who is slated for member from New Hanover, of the District Executive Committee; Mr. D. McEachern, and one or two of the Brunswick contingents. Mr. Bellamy left this afternoon via Flor ence and is expected to reach the scene of action tonight. Mr. Bellamy will be nominated by Hon. Dan Hugh McLean, of Harnett, and seconding speeches will be made by several. There is no end to interesting political rumors in this neck-o-the-woods now adays. The latest is that the Republi cans will put out a candidate for Con gress against the nominee of this week's Fayetteville convention and that the man will he John H. Gore, Jr., Esq., of Wil mington. a son of the well known whole sale grocer, Mr. D. L. Gore, and law part ner of ex-Governor D. L. Russell. The counties comprising the new Sixth dis trict gave Aycock a majority of 4,900 in November, 1899, and the constitutional amendment at something over eight thou sand on the year following. That a Re publican can go in the field with hope of success against such odds is explained in the large independent vote the Republi cans expect to capture. It is said the recently reported independent movement was launched in this section with the Congressional campaign in view. One hears little from the Republicans here as to what they pronose to do or not to do. A door, sash and blind factory is being added to the Pittsburg Lumber Company’s plant, two miles up the Cape Fear river from Wilmington. A box factory, re cently built at the mill, was operated last week for the first time. More than 150 men are now' employed at the plant. As the result of a pistol wound in the abdomen, received last week at a negro dance hall in the southern section of the city, Arthur Stevenson, aged 22 years, and son of a well known colored man here, died Saturday at the hospital. Tlis intestines w'ere perforated in eleven places. This morning a coroner’s jury investigated the shooting, but kept the result of the investigation from the pub lic. It became noised abroad that the shooting was accidental and that the jury so found. Walker McKay, colored, who did the shooting and was in hiding in the city, heard the erroneous report and cave himself up to the authorities. When he was safely in jail, the news came to him that the verdict of the jury was not that the shooting was accidental hut that it was wilful and malicious. The negro almost collapsed. The Evening Dispatch, Wilmington’s enterprising afternoon paper, today fin ished moving into its handsome new home, just completed on Market street, near Second. The first issue of the pa per from its new quarters came out this afternoon. It is said that some very heavy dam age suits, as the result of the wreck of the hotel at Carolina Beach about ten days ago. will be brought by the in jured ones against the New Hanover Transient Company, owners of the hos telry RAILROAD THROUGH EACK YARD. Lice Connecting Oxford With Durham and Northern Buys Right of Way, (Special to News and Observer.) Oxford, N. C., Aug. 18.—Mr. Crawford J. Cooper has purchased from the heirs of his father’s estate, the “Cooper Home stead." The new branch railroad, which will connect Oxford with the Durham and Northern, will pass through the lot in tbe rear of the dwelling and, on Saturday, by arbitration* the managers of the rail road awarded Mr. C. J. Cooper $2,850 for tho right of way through the premises and damages to out houses and garden. A cablegram to her mother in Oxford announces the safe arrival of Mrs. Car rie Mitchell in Paris. Mr. Samuel W. Parker has returned from Enfield, where he was called by the d<*ath of his aged mother. It must be tough on the jailer who | has a lot of felons on his hands. 1 MOST BMVHIPPED Chaffee Finds the Moros Need Discipline- An Active Campaign is Recommended in Order That This People May be Tamed. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, August 18.—A cable dis patch has been received from General Chaffee stating that in his judgment an active campaign against the Moros in Mindanao was necessary in order to curb the opposition that has been growing against United States authority. The dispatch was considered of sufficient importance to be repeated to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. General Chaffee has been directed to use his own discretion in the matter and will no doubt engage in an aggressive movement against the insurgent Moros. Some time before Secretary Root left Washington, the Moros situation was under consideration and from a dispatch then at hand the secretary was of the opinion that the Moros must be dealt with severely before they would respect the authority of the United States. General Chaffee is now in Mindanao, having left Manila some days ago. If the campaign should continue for some time he no doubt will remain in the Philippines instead of leaving on Sep tember 30th, as he had planned. It is understood at the War Department that General Chaffee has sufficient troops to make an active campaign. Moros Renew Their Attacks, (By the Associated Press.) Manila. Aug. 18.—The Moros in Min danao are renewing their attacks upon the outposts and pack trains of the American column at Lake Lanao, which is under the command of Captain J. J. Pershing, of the Fifteen Cavalry. The Americans have successfully repulsed the Moro attacks and have suffered no losses. The commanders of the American forces on Mindanao report aggressive action against the Moros to be necessary and ask permission to move against Bacolod and other strongholds the hostile Mo hammedans. There are about two thousand Ameri can soldiers on Mindanao available for ihe desired aggressive movement. It is believed this number is sufficient to de feat the Moros, although it would possi bly be necessary to strengthen their base before undertaking the movement. Last Returns Give it to Democrat (By the Associated Press.) Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 18. —Official re turns from Hancock county today an nounce tbe election of Danna Harman, Democrat, as judge of the First Circuit by a majority of 63 votes. Previous re ports gave the office to J. R. Taylor, Re publican. PORTE AGAIN FALSE Failure to Keep its Word , Leads to Strained Re lations With Us. (By the Associated Press.) Constantinople, Aug. 18. —The non execution by the Turkish Government of agreements reached long ago on several questions affecting the interests of American citizens, has led to somewhat strained relations between the United States legation and the Porte. The United States Minister, John G. D. Leishman, has informed the latter that he will not discuss other matters until the terms of the settlements already agreed upon are carried out. Diplomatic circles anticipate further undue delay, and that this may possibly lead to a sharp reminder from the United States. Department Will Not Discuss It (By the Associated Press.)* Washington, Aug. 18.—The State De partment is fully informed of the posi tion of Minister Leishman, but neither his action nor that of the Turkish Gov ernment will be discussed. LEASE OF ROLLING STOCK The Chespeake and Ohio Will Pay Two Million Dollars For It (By the Associated Press ) Richmond, Ya., Ausut 18.—The Chesa peake and Ohio Railway Company has leased from Edward E. Stotesbury, of Philadelphia, rolling,stock, consisting of 25 consolidated wide fire box locomotives, 1,000 steel gondolas, 300 wooden box cars, 400 wooden gondolas, 200 wooden coke cars, 110 wooden hopper bottom gondolas, 200 wooden fiat cars, for the sum of $2,000,000. The Girard Trust Company, of Phila delphia, on behalf of Edward T. Stotes bury, has secured subscriptions to the amount of $2,000,000 and a fund to be known as “the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail way Car Trust, series B,” which is to be applied to the payment of the purchase price of the railroad equipment and rolling stock mentioned above. The par ties subscribing to the fund are secured in the payment in ten annual statements, $200,000 each, beginning on the fifteenth of August of next year, with interest at 4 per cent, payable semi-annually. All the rights of Stotesbury are assigned to the Girard Trust Company. PRICE FIVE CENTS. OVERWHELMED BY VOLCANIC FLUMES Island of Torishima Buried Beneath an Eruption. FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE One Hundred and Fifty Persons Are Among the Dead. THE ERUPTION IS STILL PROCEEDING And it is Accompanied by Submarine Convul sions That Make it Very Dangerous For Any Ship to Approach the Island. (By the Associated Press.) Yokohama, Aug. 18. —The little island of rTorishima was overwhelmed by a volcanic eruption between August 13 anil August 15 and all the inhabitants, num bering 150 persons, were undoubtedly killed. The island is covered with volcanic de bris and all the houses on it have dis appeared. The eruption is still proceeding and is accompanied by submarine eruptions in the vicinity, which make it dangerous for vessels to approach the island. Torishima is one of a chain of islands extending between the Bonin islands and Hondo, the biggest island of Japan. CHARLOTTE TO HAVE A 810 COTTON SEED OIL REFINERY Organized With Capital $150,000 to Fight the Trust. Incorporated Here Ycsteiday. (Special to News and Observer.) Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 18.—Charlotte is to have the largest cotton seed oil refin ery in ihe State. Articles of incorpora tion were granted in the Secretary of State’s office today and tomorrow even ing a meeting of the incorporators will be held to perfect the organization. Tho concern is to bo known as The Charlotte Refining Company, and it is capitalized at the outset at $150,000. The men in terested are: J. S. Spencer, of Charlotte, president of the Commercial National Bank; W. E. Holt, of Lexington; C. W. Johnston, of Charlotte; Mr. J. Edgar Gross, of Duncans, S. C. The plans of the concern have been quietly laid for fear that the trust might place some ob stacle in the way and nothing was known of the venture until today. The concern will seliet a site near this city and erect in immense plant. The articles of incorporation filed here yesterday with the Secretary of State give the amount at which the company will commence business as $5,300, which has been subscribed. It is stated that (he purposes of the’ company are to buy, sell and manufacture cotton seed and cotton seed oil products. . Thief Caught by Bloodhounds (Special to News and Observer.) Lumberton, N. C., Aug. 18.—Ike God win, alias Burton, accused of stealing fruit and water melons, was caught Wed nesday night by Mr. Frank Wishart and lodged in jail. Blood hounds were put on the track after sunset and soon suc ceeded in locating the fugitive. He con fessed to having murdered a man and woman in Cumberland county. Mr. A. M. Smith, of Raeford, is erect ing a factory for the manufacture of furniture, fancy articles, etc., to be known as the Raeford Novelty Works. WONDERED WHEBE He WAS AT. The Colored Brother Left Out by Biz White Republican Friends (Special to News and Observer.) Southern Pines, N. C., Aug. 18.—Those I who attended the precinct primary con | vention for Southern Fines Saturday, were elected delegates to the Moore County Republican Convention, which meets in Carthage next Thursday. The delegates are: A. M. Clarks, post master; G. R. Mente, Fastor and F. Dixon, and were instructed to vote for Sam Jones for clerk and J. M. Tyson for sheriff. In spit.? of the' fact that the Southern Pines precinpt were carried against the amendment, the Federal office-holder, colored, at Manly, was not given a chance to participate in the deliberations of Ihe primary, although he was i ntown wond ering where he was “at," and also whero the primary was being held. With possibly one exception, there is no chance for the Republicans to win in Moore county, though the Federal office holders are more than active, and if such political bombarding was endulged by Democrats, it would be styled “perni cious activity" and offensive politics in the sight of all good people. News of Antarctic Expedition. (By the Associated Press.) Rome, August 18.—The Buenos Ayres correspondent of (he Secolo cables that further news has been received there of the Nordenskjold Antarctic expedition. The vessel is imprisoned in the iee and preparations had been commenced to proceed in dog sledges. The health of the members of the party was excellent.