5 V j - I VOL VIII. CHARLOTTE. N. C THURSDAY. MAR. a 1896 NO. 391. ' " - - i., - - . . ... i - - ; .; r- v," , ' ttfi I m tot irSr. - . aw m mm m a I I I o i ),. Value of Constancy. . -i.mv Jrop of water "., Wiiy ; he hardest stone; ..ani trnawof Towser '..u,.jj the toughest bone; mi cooing lover , ,,(T i ho blushing maid; , ,ist;iiit advertiser . i jmt i" Set3 tDO trade." i; M ERS' COLUMN Mi lii'l. fill!' y .! I'" Kerr: ! i Energetic, reliable men to so akers for Nursery Stock. Perma- .viuent. Good pay Varieties es iptod to the South. Stock war to name. Write at once tor terms m v. The R. O. Chase Company, i square, Philada., Pa. o-12-8t l i KriiiK us your mues, our tan- A - . I . U T 1 in our line come and see us. Flar- Jill'.' "" IMlT " Ul UlVJVUy 'l AIA AMW ' 1nn ....II l, jn U h : M ' 1 ' M Hi l 1 1 Lit, will UC 1UUI1U III JUl 1 ' .. 1.-.,,,... ctwt Chaw Xr Hnvnll i ; o. i i i i j j i tsivuu r nusnei. see or auaress w. thorouprhbred Rlack Minorca H. 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Verv few are so hat thev cannot pay 1 for as ii paper as the Times. want our friends to help us ese new subscribers. We will htm well for their trouble. Be- ill be found a better offer than ,ve ever made before. Bead it. ut what you want, and go to In this contest everybody t a prize. PREMIUM OFFER. aiy one wno win sena us one Y)tcriber we will give one papers garden seed a club of six subscribers we pre it tiarns uotton 'ianter. a club of eight subscribers we re a pretty 22 calibre rifle, a club of ten subscribers we ve a pretty gentleman's or watch guaranteed to keep good a club of twelve subscribers 1 give a handsome eight-day a club of fifteen subscribers 11 give a fine single barrel loading shot gun. a club uf twenty subscribers 1 gi ve a good set of buggy a club of twenty-five "sub- p wh will give a good family Tovc. a club of thirty subscribers 1 give a double barrel breech tg -not gun. A good shoot- ;ub of fortv subscribers we e :i handsome double barrel aui!!g fhot guu. A fine F "i" a splendid cortland l: e'iil,,, f fifty subscribers we : class sewing machine Jii;! - ( f nt flttunhmpnfs Ciuii of SHVpntv-fivp wp will 'l'l!v i,!ii'i7v that will malfp . j .J. w jt. m a. aM. a -vi v u 'M-A yum- girl happy. J (,t ne hundred sub-V(- will give a first class Atic tire nicely finished bicy- JX CASH. " ' ' club received tin- e will o-ive acashDrize o i 1,1 are only five sub h't. The winner of ! '"an take his choice be 1 1 prize anil the cash -,;?t wili close on the 31st ' K'.'tiewals count the w subscribers. In all ' must accompany clubs. ;;er inforniation address Oowd, Ed. and Prop., Charlotte, N. C- if i A ents'Wanted. on u wide-awake, active J'UM (IT VAlirifY 11-Arvin.i in nr-TT jvll"g nuuiauiu cvcij ;' "Mi,l iu Mecklenburg and Jg (ounties to act as agents r, pniidents for the Times. 'rms to suitable parties i juiuj niation aaaress, .v - c. Dowd, Publisher, otte.N.C. MORE LIGHT Who Is able to Enlighten the Pfople? N. t Prophets, but Making Us Seen. This is an age when science is brought home to us. Instead of go ing on an expensive trip to New York, Philadelphia or Boston to have his eyes fitted with glasses of won derful efficacy and power, one need only to go to the Central Hotel, where Dr. Matthez will renew his sight. And it will not be done by any surgical operations medicine and surgery being outside of his spe cialty but a pair of glasses so ad roitly suited to one's natural vision, or so cunningly fashioned to counteract any defect of sight that, "almost a new world is open to him." The recommendations which this gentleman has received from the most expert and distinguished mem bers of the medical profession, as well as from high functionaries of state and men whose sight have been almost restored by him, places his record beyond cavil An autograph volume, weighing perhaps fifty pounds, was shown to a reporter of this paper. This book is filled with the thanks and recommendations of distinguished men There are names from New York to Texas, including those of all Governors of evervState in the Union. The medical fraternity of almost every city in the Union have given him their high testimon ial of his skill. One of these, a cel ebrated physician, says the difference between him and others is that "others pretend to do more than they can; you do more than you profess." The reporter took a survey of and through his instruments in his oifice at the Central Hotel and was aston ished at the completeness, their beau ty, and the ease witn which defec tive vision could be remedied or ob viated. "I cannot cure diseases of the eye and do not treat medically in any way or by advice," said Dr. Matthez, "but can and do correct, bv means of glasses properly adapted and ad justed, the greatest power of vision possible." The equipment seems absolutely complete. There are instruments to test all manner of vision Cards of every description adorn the walls, to see at what distance trie man, woman or child can decipher all sorts of prints. When the power of vision is once measured, or the na ture of a defect is once determined, the fitting of glasses is a maiter of course. An assortment is there from which all the eyes of Argus, if each had a separate and independent ob liquity of vision, might be easily suited. Ouce determined upon, the glasses are ground and fitted to a frame especially made for each pair of eyes and to suit the physical pe cularities of each corresponding face, nose, etc. "The work is done by the finest skilled labor in the world' said the doctor, "and there are no errors. No glasses go to the patient until they are exactly fitted to the eyes." " Although possessed of the highest credentials, the doctor is on his "merit only." He feels that he can confidently rely upen his skill and states that his work is mechanical and done with all the accuracy of mechanics. When anyone calls and it is discovered that his eyes are dis eased, he is referred to his own phy sician. This gentleman has to do w ith the vision only, and when he once knows the weakness or defect in that, his glasses are brought Into requisition and the defect counter acted. Dr. Matthez's name and work are not unknown in the South, having practiced his profession in the dif ferent States and enjoying the high est recognition, and is traveling at this time for the purpose of making known his theory, practice and me thods to the medical profession, clergy and public, being handsomely endorsed by the leading members of the medical profession throughout. the United States to be seen at his office. Though coming so highly re commended and endorsed, Dr. Mat thez does not rely upon that for his patronage, but upon his actual; skill, work and merit. Since his position is not one conflicting in any way with medicine, he has sought the honor of introducing at the hands of many of our most distinguished members of the medical faculty and clergy. His valuable names of high est endorsement from foreign sources would be known to individuals, but not perhaps, to the community at large, hence it is that the polite in troduction Dr. Matthez enjoys will distinguish him from the traveling doctor. His superior skill and abil ity will be fully recognized and his work fully deserve and merit the fol lowing: Charlotte, N. C, March 2, 1896. From a personal interview with Dr. Matthez, seeing the character of his work in lenses and spectacles, and his endorsements, feel justified in introducing him and his method mechanicue1 of adjustment of glasses to all anomalies of refraction, free from medical or surgical treat ment or advice E J. Brevard, M. D., E. M. Brevard, M. D., J P. Mc Combs, M. D., R. L Gibbon, M. D., C. A. MlSENHEIMER, M. D., John R. Erwin, M. D , H. M. Wilder, M. D., A L. Petree, M. D., E. 0. Register, M. D. J. 0. Montgomery, M. D., C. J. McManaway, M. D., C. M. Strong. M. D., J. W. Byers, M D., I. W. Faison, M. D., J. B. Alexander, M. D, Annie L. Alexander, M. D. J. M Henderson, M D., F. 0 Hawley, M D., D. O'Donoghue, M. D., Wm. T. Woodley, M. D., It is a peculiar pleasure for me to welcome Dr. Matthez as a personal friend as well af a scientific benefac tor to the public. Chas. L. Hoffman, Rector St Peter's (P. E.) Church. T. H. Pritchard, Pastor First Baptist Church Char lotte. W. W Bays, Pastor Tryon Street M. E. Church, South. F. Francis, 0. S. B., Pastor St. Peter's Catholic Church. S. B. Turrentine. Pastor Trinity M. E. Church, South. It is safe to say that no man so prominent in his profession has ever visited Charlotte in the practice of his art. Do not, therefore, lose the oppor tunity of consulting Dr. Matthez about your eyes and glasses. His stay will be limited. Office, room 3, parlor floor, Central Hotel. As the reporter was about leaving the office one of our prominent mer chants entered for adjustment of glasses. This gentlemeD brings light, if not to the blind, at least to all who "see as through a glass darkly.' THE McKINLtl CEOWD. Opera House Not Larj; Enough to Hold Them -The Democratic Administration Denounced. Columbus, Ohio, March 11 The Grand Opera house is unable to hold more than half of the delegates hold ing tickets and wearing McKinley badges. At 10:15 Chairman Forar ker called the couyention to order. The platform adepted refers largely to protection which favors now more than ever, and denounces the Democratic administration as the most destructive.aud disastrous in the history of the country. Columbus, Ohio, March 11. Chas. Kenney was nominated Secre tary of State. Mrs. Maybrick Must Serve. Lo ndon, March 10. Inquiries made today at the United States em bissy confirm the report that the secretary of state for the home de partment, Sir Matthew White Rid ley, has refused to reopen the case of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, the American, sentenced to imprison ment for life after having been con victed of poisoning her husband. The report is a sore disappoint- ment to her American and English friends here who have worked so faithfully for her pardon and who have had causes for encouragement within the past few weeks. English War Rumors. London, March 11. The Daily News has a Rome dispatch which says there are rumors that Kalifa with a large army is moving against Kassala. The English are prepar ing to march against the Dervishes from Suakim. A despatch from Cairo says there are native rumors at Wavdyhalfa that Kassala has been attacked. Iowa Republicans. Desmoise, la., March 11 The Republican State Convention for the selection of delegates at large and alternates to the national convention is in session here today. Congress man Dolliver, a personal friend of Senator Allison has been selected temporary chairman. CONGRESSIONAL STATUS. BATTLE AT KERNERSVILLE. A DEPARTMENTAL SHIFT. REED'S BOOM HAS SUFFERED A SE VERE "SAG." TWO MOONSHINERS ATTACK VENUE OFFICERS. BE- national ago he that Mc- TheSkie Look Bright for McKinley List of Appropriation Bill Paused Composi tion of the Senate Populists Not to Give up the Mastery.- Special to Thk News. Washington, March 6. In the lull of North Carolina news today, it may be interesting. to give a rough diagram of the present congressional status and plan. In the beginning, the Reed boom has suffered a severe "sag" during the past week or ten days, and the air has begun to be resonant with McKinley. Republicans are begin ning to examine into the claims of Reed a little more closely, and about all the items they can find to his credit are as follows: His new rul ings in the Czar billion dollar con gress (which is now a back number), his spasms of sarcasm, and Jiis acci dental tariff and bond bill program. I say accidental because the Reed tariff and bond 'bills would probably never have been sprung but for the message of the President which call ed for relief. But Reid is working these "accidentals" now, for all they are worth. But they wont go down with the G. O. P. Just as on the silver issue, so on this tariff bill, Reed, so think the Republicans, tried to straddle the professed "princi pals " So that the G. O. P. proper miglit be said to have cut loose from Reed temporarily, and from siiver Senator and Chairman Carter per manently, and are in full cry again on gold money and McKinley tariff A prominent Democratic Senator, shrewd in politics and of reputation, said two days would wager $2, 000" to 81 Kiulev would be nominated before w the finishing of the first roll call. This made was Calvin S. Brice. Reed feels his set back, and is doing trjck work trying to make a trap for fol lowers. He will allow no legislation to be forwarded, except appropna tion hjllr-and Judge Turner, of Georgia, told me yesterday that he thought Congress would adjourn by June 1st. This estimate about rep resents the safe opinion here The appropriation bills thus far passed are as follows: Military, Urgent Deficiency, Diplomatic, Ag riculture, Indian, Pension and Jbor tilication The Legislative, Judicial and Executive appropriation will no doubtbe passed today, leaving to be passed only these: butiday Civil, Naval, Posroffice, Rivers and Har bors, District of Columbia and, last ly, General Deficiency. Reed will push through these bi lis and come down with his nothing can stop some unforeseen intentional com plication. He would not yesterday even allow the Cuban resolution which was favorably reported to the Senate to come back to. the House from conference, and when it first hour and ten minutues debate on it. But it looks like the country will force the Congress, probably next week, to pass a joint instead of a concurrent resolution, in which case Reed will have to yield to the pres sure for a brief period at least. The next thing, aside from the regular programme, now enjoying the atten tion of Congress is the Dupont Sen atorship case before the Senate. Senator Prichard told me yesterday that he would vote in favor of seat ing Dupont,as, also, would Senators Burrows, Hoar and Chandler. Speeches of opposition will be made by Senators Gray, Turpie and Pugh. The composition of the Senate now is as follows: Republicans 44, Dem ocrats 39, Populists 6. I called Senator Pritchard's attention to the rumor that the Populists would go against Dupont, as according to the present status, they held the balance of power, whereas with the Demo crats they would be only a tie in case they vote to seat Dupont. I then asked him how Butler would vote. He said Butler had told him some time since that he would vote to un seat Dupont, but that within the last few days Butler had told him that he now had doubts as to how he would vote. This looks like a poin ter to the probable Populist scheme not to give up their present mastery of the situation. W. E. C. -mm To be Tried for Murder. Cant Sanford G. Howie, of Union j- county, passed through the city to day tor Greenville, . U., where nis son is to be tried on charge of mur der. The young man was one of Till man's constables, and is charged with shooting and killing a negro in a dispensary row. The Officers are Wounded and Tbeir As sailants Killed A Bloody Affair Over Illicit Whiskey. ; ; The train from Kernersville reach ed Greensboro this morning just before the Charlotte bound train left there. On the Kernersville train were two revenue officers, both wounded, one very badly. They had a few hdurs previously had a battle with moonshiners in Kernersville, and in the battle, two moonshiners were killed. j The story as brought by passeng ers is that the revenue officers had seized a lot of illicit liquor and had . stored it in a stable in Kernersville. j This morning they went to the stable, and as soon as their nresence was j known, two moonshiners, brothers by the name of Cook, appeared on the scene and opened fire on the officers. The officers had their guns ready and returned the fire. Eight oi ten ! shots were exchanged and both the Cooks were killed, and both revenue agents wounded. One of the officers received a flesh wound. The other was badly shot, having been struck by three bullets, one in the left side and two in the thigh. His injuries are believed to be fatal. FJ&FE INTRODUCED- A BIIL TO CON SOLIDATE THINGS. To Create a New Department to be Known as Commerce and Manufacturings to Which Will be Transferred Various De partments. S Washington, D. C, March ,11. Senator Frye introduced a bill to provide for the creation of a depart ment of commerce and manufactur ing and transfer to this department from the treasury, the life saving; service bureau, steamboat inspection bureau, navigation, coast and geo detic survey bureau and statistics of the state departments. The consular service will also be transferred from the state department. The new de partment will have general jurisdic-. tion of foreign and internal com merce, except the revenue. THIS WAS NOT A STUDENT'S AFFAIR or;irfl 'in H him but A Genuine Anti-American Demonstration in ltilboa More Serious Than Any Pre vious One. Bilboa, March 9. Another anti American riot today was of greater importance than the so called patri otic disturbances, caused by the ac tion of the Congress of the United States in regard to Cuba. Twelve thousand people took part in today's demonstration. The excitement was started by a group of young men at a street corner, who began to cheer every soldier that passed. Their conduct was soon imitated by groups of people until every soldier seen was cheered by the crowds and some musicians who refused to repeat the national anthem were hustled and beaten and otherwise maltreated. The excitemet increased and riotous groups formed in the main through fare, cheering for Spain and de nouncing the United States. The authorities did every thing possible to restore order. martial law proclaimed. The entire police force was called out when he populace assumed a threatening aspect. The rioters were dispersed again and again. Eventually the mob swept the police aside and moved on the American consulate stoning the buildings, en route. The stores handling Amer ican goods were ruined and the win dows of the consul's house were bad ly shattered, although the police defended the building. The mob then moved on the consulate, where they were met by a strong guard, who held them off with drawn sa bers. The mob pelted the officers vigorously with stones and the offi cers charged. The rioters fired their pistols, wounding two of the police. The police then charged in a body, beating back the rioters. The Gov ernment has proclaimed martial law. News and Personal Items from Matthews. For the New and Times' Matthews, March 11. Com munion services were heldatthePres byterian church here Sunday. Pre paratory services began on Wednesday night previous and were conducted by Rev. A. A. Little, of Steel Creek. Those who heard Mr. Little, pro nounce his preaching as good as has been h-urd at that church, and the meeting was decidedly an interesting one. Mr. and Mrs Gaston Weares, of Abbeville, S. C, were visiting at Mrs. S. M. Birretirs the past week. '.Mrs. E. F. Sinclair has gone to visit her mother, who is very sick, near Rutherford tod. The Knights of Pythias have a flourishing and growing Lodge here. Organized nine months ago with eleven members, the membership has since increased to twenty-three They have a nice and neatly furni shed Hall, fitted up for their special life IL Gov. Matthews Views. Indianapolis, March 12. Gov ernor Matthews, discussing the Re publican Presidential nomination, said it would be Harrison. His friends are doing some excellent work for him. Next to Harrison, he looked upon Senator Allison as the probable nominee. He dont re gard Reed in the race. McKinley is overdoing the thing and has treated Cullom outrageously. Morton is not a factor. He was put up for the reason as 4 Quay. mam The Bermuda Filibusters New York, March 11. Gen Garcia and other filibusters of the Bermuda, had a hearing by Commis- a T -t mi sioner onielus today. lne new grand jury convened today and the cases will be referred to this body for examination and will probably not be taken up again. Strength of Silver Sentiment. Col. Johu Robinson, ex-Commissioner of Agriculture, who travels all through the State. Hys: "I am a Democrat, I want you to under stand, and nothing else. But I'll tell you this: the silver sentiment is very strong and it is rooted in this State. The silver men will carry this State, regardless of party lines, and I do not believe any gold bug can carry it." Blizzard and Suow Storm in New York. New York, March 11. The city is visited by a blizzard today, with indications of the greatest snow storm of the season. $25 Givnn for $5. That is what we would be doing if our prize contest were to close today. We have not received a club of as many as five subscribers vet. I don't know whether we w ill or not. I do know that somebody is going to get a valuable prize for almost nothing. You will wish it had been you when it is too. late. Only Two Weeks Left. In two weeks our splendid club offer ceases. Are you going to get any of the prizes? It will be a long time before you have a better oppor tunity. Who is going to get the $25 cash prize? A club of 5 subscribers would get it today. Don't you want $25? Then work for it. You can get it. Maxtou's M. P. Last week we meutioned that the Hon. Donald McRue, of Glas gow, Scotland, and a former member of the British Parliament, had been visiting Col. McRae. He died last week in Wilmington, where the Wil mington papers state that he had been on a prolonged spree. He was also denounced as being an impos tor. He stated while here that he had not drank intoxicating liquors in twenty years. Lumberton Robe-sonian. Will Stund by General Booth. Peoria, 111., March 12. The Salvation Army of Illinois closed its session last night. The officers agreed to remain loyal to General Booth. New Advertisements To-Day, Fertilizers, vehicles and storage S. S. McNinch. Hard cash is what tells J. D Collins. Cotton planters J. H. Wedding ton & Co. Have yon indigestion then try Mrs. Joe Person's Remedy. From maker direct to purchaser Ludden & Bates Southern Muc House. It's spring time don't yon know D. H. Baruch. Notice to delinquent tax payers Z. T. Smith. Buy your honse paints from J. J. Ezell. 1 U 12 i tit T