North Carolina Newspapers

dfitftix'- -nM hi ill II " lev 1 mi VOL VIII. CHARLOTTE. N. C THURSDAY. JUNE 17. KH7 Vf. 443 Fh h Ir.l JHft K Tbe Value of Constancy. Wears away the hardest stone; The constant gnaw of Towser Masticates the toughest bone; The constant cooing lover Carries off the blushing maid; Apd the constant advertiser. Is the one who gets the trade." FARMERS' COLUMN JTTT RECEIVED Big lot damaged uants at half price. J. G. Hood & Co. l5-2td-ltw FOR fine pigs at reasonable prices call on H. W. Harkey, Cottonwood, N. C. 17-4t WILL give 60 cents per hundred for shucks If delivered soon.-E. M . Andrews. 31-St F OR SALE Crop liens printed and for sale at the News & Times office. dw T31G Job In Children Suits at 65c on the dol J3 lar. J. G Hood Co. i5-2td-itw : j THE Merchants and Farmers National Bank, OF CHARLOTTE. Accounts both large and small solicited Interest paid on time deposits. We want your patronage. J. H. McADEN, President. JNO. M. MILLER, Jr., Cashier. DRS. KENT & MYERS, DENTISTS. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Hunt Building. Tryon and 5th Sts. Fanners Attention! When in town on business and want a first-class dinner, come to the Model Restaurant, 221 W. Trade Street. Fresh fish always on hand. Link & Hamilton. GARDNER'S LIGHTNING FLUX Drops is the only remedy kaown that has never failed to cure any case of flux, dysentery, cholera morbus, fec. For sale by leading druggists and country merchants Prepared by J. F. GARDNER, apl 1 Hornet, N. C. Great Southern Detective Agency, CHARLOTTE - - N.C. All legitimate detective work done well at reasonable rates. Best of refer ences. 2-;8-6m FLEMING RAM6AUR, CIVIL ENGINEER, No 23 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, N. C. Highway Construction, Land and Wa ter Power Surveys and estimates on all work, executed accurately. Don't Care People. There will always be drug buyers who won't care about the quality of goods they get or who won't ques tion the prices they pay. Tt ese persocs keep alive the drug stores where the old fashiond prices are charged and the drugs are of doubtful purity All the others we shall in time expect to serve. ( Woodall & Sheppard, DRUGGISTS. THE SCRAMBLE FOR DOLLARS often causes the loss of dollars and cents. We often see pennies slippirjg through a man's fingers like honey and its these little reds that makes the silver wheel. Little horse hair Makes big eel. There's no greater pocket drain than credi' ; no surer way to ruin than keep ing a season behind with bills. There is no inlet that will fill your vat with plenty quicker than Gash as you go. Alex landers One Price, Rigid Cash Plan, working wonders, saving pennies here and there gather them up. Here's Plaids, very heaviest, 5c. 10 per cent saved on Hickory Stripe. 5c yard for Percale. 6c for 10c Lawns. 8Jc for job 12Jc Lawna. Beautiful Waist Foulards worth 7c at 5c yard. 13 West Trade Street for Free Ice Water and No Credit to any. POLICY. UUD M KINLEY TO SEND AN ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN. Judge, Day Now Preparing the Docu mentBroker Chapman Finishes His Sentence and is Free. By telegraph to the News. Washington, June 11. Presi dent McKinley is preparing a note to Spain containing the administra tion's ultimatum in regard to Cuba, which will cover the whole ground. Judge Day, Assistant Secretary of State, has the work in hand. Special Commissioner Calhoun's report has made no material change in tbe wording or purpose of the ultima tum. The information secured by his personal visit to Cuba and inves tigation of the Ruiz case, is in the nature of cumulative or confirma tory evidence. Senor Dupuy DeLome, the Spanish minister, has been officially informed of tbe attitude of the administration and its contemplated purpose in sending a note offering mediation on the basis of independence of the Island, with the payment of an indemnity. Minister DeLome replied adroitly that Spain wound not consider the note. The note will say that Spain 'has lost control of Cuba, End tbe areas controlled by the armies of the Insurgents and the Spanish forces will be outlined and contrasted. BROKER CHAPMAN FREE. Elverton R. Chapman's sentence expired at midnight last night, but according to the custom he was allowed to remain until this morn ing, though he could'have left when the clock struck twelve. The broker took breakfast from the Arlington menu, but breakfasted at the jail, and spentoveran hour looking over his mail. He waited for his. friends who had arranged to call with a carriage. He will remain in Wash ington until -Sunday and then will return to New York. He left the jail at 10:55 o'clock this morning. WILL NOT PRESS TOBACCO TAX. At a conference of senate Repub l ans it whs agreed not to press the i reased international tax on tobac c The tariff bill was up in the Senate today, and consideration of the sugar schedule was resumed. Fine Prospects for the N. & I. Dr. C. D. Mclver, president of the State Normal and Industrial Col lege, returned last night to Greens boro. He says the prospects for the college are brighter than ever be fore. The institution always has as many students as it can accommo date. Yesterday at Providence Prof. Alex. Graham, of Charlotte, attacked the position r-ifcfr by Mr. Walter H. Page in his bi t- ci on "the Forgot- ten Man," and Dr. Mr. Pae. M elver defended COMPETITION CUTS PRICES. The customer gets the benefit. We have'the fa cilities to meet any and all competition. We buy at the very lowest prices that can be haH, and can't be undersold. We give our customers a share oi the benefit of our splendid facilities. Another advantage in dealing with us is that our stock is large and complete and your orders will re ceive prompt attention. No annoying delays. When in the market for Groceries don't fail to see us before you buy. SOAPS There are all kinds of Soaps. Try our 'Oircus Soap" and you will find it a good seller. M. C. Mayer Grocery Co. Phone 193. 47 and 49 South College Street mo BLOW AT TRUSTS. SENATOR PETTI GREWS AMEND- MENT WILL PROBABLY PASS. Putting AH Articles Controlled by Trusts on the Free ListMcKinley None the Worse for His Trip. By Telegraph to The New. Washington, June 15. Senator Pettigrew has received assurances from Senators Nelson, Carter and Hansbrough that they will support his amendment to tbe tariff bill placing on the free list all articles and manufactures which in this country are controlled by any trust. These Senators are Kepublicans. Their votes will secure the adoption of the amendment. This is an en tirely unlooked fbr feature in tariff legislation. BACK IN WASHINGTON. The Presidential party arrived on schedule time this morning over tl e Southern Railway from Asbevill- . Maj. McKinley aid not suffer from fatigue during the night's journey, and was in his office soon alter nine o'clock this morning. Lindsay's amendment defeated. The tariff b 11 was taken up in the Senate this morning and Senator Lindsay's amendment to strike out the duty on sugar of 195 and insert 1.80 cents per pound was considered. Senator Caffrey, of Louisiana, made a speech in its favor. The amend ment was defeated by a vote of thirty-two ayes and thirty five noes. CUBAN PETITION A "FAKE " The "monster" Cuban petition which was introduc d in the house yesterday and which was intended to make the subjtc for a dramatic episode has dwindled from six mil lion signatures to less than fifteen thousand. TO PREVENT LYNCHING. Troops Hurried to Huntsvilie, Ala., to I rotect Two Negroes. By Telrrraph to The New. Biemin gha m, Ala , June 11. Company "K." with fifty men left for Huntsvilie this morning to de fend th? two negrots in tl e jail there who are threatened with lynch ing by a mob from Decatur. It is feared there will be a bloody riot. The mob is a determined one. The troops have been ordered out by the sheriff who is determined to defend his prisoners at all cost. The negroes are charged with assaulting a young white girl only twelve years of age. ROBBED BY BURGLARS. Taylorsville Post Office Safe Blown Open with Dynamite and Rifled. By Telegraph to The News. Taylorsville, N. C, June 16. The post office at this place was burglarized last night. The doors were prized open and tbe post office safe containing the government funds was blown open with dynamite. The loss is considerable. The amount is in green-backs, gold and stamps. The exact amount will not be made known at present. But it is known that the loss is heavy. The robbery was undoubtedly the work of professionals. There is no clui to the perpetrators and the officers are completely mystified. JEFFERSON STILL LIVES. nr. Bryan's Subject at the University of Virginia Today. By Telegraph to The News. Charlottesville, Va., June 15 Hon. William J. Bryon arrived here this morning from Norfolk, where he delivered a lecture on bi-metalism. This morning he delivered the an nual address before the literary so cieties of the University of Virginia. His subject was "Jefferson Still Lives." The platform from which he spoke was erected on the east side of the beautiful lawn. Cleveland to be an L L. D. Princeton, N. J., June 12 Ex President Cleveland has decided to accept from Princeton University at its commencement next Wednesday the degree of Doctor of Laws. This will be the first collegiate degree Mr. Cleveland has accepted from any college. UNITED STATES MAY ANNEX HAWAII. TREATY OF NMXATION WAS SIGNED THIS MORNING. The Document Will be Sent at Once to the Senate and Considered in Executive Session. By Telegraph to The News. Washington, D. C, June 16. The Hawaiian annexation treaty was signed at 9:20 o'clock this morning in the State Department by Secretary of State Sherman for the United States and Messrs. Hatch, Thurston rand Kinney on the part of the Hawaiian Republic. j . The document will at once be sub mitted to the Senate, and considered by that body in executive session. It is not known what fate it will meet there, but the friends of Hawaii claim that the treaty of annexation will be promptly ratified. The three Hawaiian commission ers, Secretary of State Sherman, and Assistant Secretaries of State Day and Crinler, assembled in conference in the diplomatic room of the State department at nine o'clock and made a careful comparison of the text of the treaty. provisions of the ireaty. The treaty as agreed to by the re spective republics of the United States and Hawaii provides for the annexation of the Islands as the ter ritory of the United States. The Dole government is continued in force until the territorial govern ment can be perfected. No provision is made for granting a gratuity or regular pension to ex Queen Liliuokalani or to the Prin cess Kaiulani, both of whom were liberally provided for by the treaty of annexation negotiated under the Harrison administration. CEDED TO THE UNITED STATES. All revenue from the Islands is to be used for the benefit of the in habitants for educational and other purposes. The present orders and laws gorerning Hawaii's commercial relations and foreign relations shall remain in force until congress shall take action. Fnrther immigration of Chinese laborers is prohibited. Pending congressional action, the entry of Chinese from Hawaii into the United States is also prohibited. The United States assumes the pub lic debt of Hawaii, but stipulates that this liability shall not exceed $4,000,000. The government of Hawaii cedes to the United States ! absolutely and forever all right of sovereign tyjin and over the Hawaiian Islands and its dependencies, an provides that the Islands sha become an integral part of t) United States. Hawaii cedes public lands, public buildings . public property of every descriptf Congress shall enact special lav- -govern the disposition of land ;; the Hawaiian Islands. The treaty before becoming f it rel ive shall be ratified by the r'jer authorities of the United Sta1 am! Hawaii. CONGRATULATIONS EXCHANGED After the treaty was sign'd, i:un gratlations were exchange! and a photograph of the ecer t.rki n. Secretary Day's connection with- thc treaty is rather more intimate than the others; he and Mr. Batch have concluded the details. The original draft of the treaty was made by John W. Foster. JAPAN ENTERS HER PROTEST. The Japanese govern ment has filed a protest against the Hawaiian treaty j on the ground that its promises lead to a breach of treaty stipulations between Japan and Hawaii. Veterans Complete Arrangements. The Mecklenburg Camp of Con federate Veterans met at the city hall Saturday at noon to complete arrangements for the trip to Nash ville. They decided to make requi sition for one car, and to send Quar termaster C. W. Rivenbark to Nash ville in advance to make all prepa rations for their stay; he leaves here the 18tb. A drummer boy is to be employed to drum for the camp. The car will bear a long streamer with the words "Mecklenburg Camp, No. 382, Charlotte, N. C." The veterans adjourned to meet again at 11 o'clock, June 21st, when they start for Nashville. CONCORD EXCITED. NEGRO BURGLAR SHOOTS TWICE AT MR. WiiSL An Exciting Struggle at Two O'clock in the HorningCitizens Scouring the Country for the Miscreant. Special to The News. Concord, N. C , June 17. Abot 2 o'clock this morning a Mh We-?, who lives in Cannonville, a submh of Concord, was aroused from el rep by a noise in his room. 'When, he awoke he found a negro man i th? act of going through his clothing. As he raised up in bed, prepr.raio'-y to getting up, the negro shot ut hi;n. The ball missed him and lodged in the head of the bed about tv inches above the head of his little b-.-y, who was sleeping with him. Mr. West leaped out of bed and grappled with the burglar before the negro could fire agai v. They scuffled for seve U mi m tes, the negro backing until iey reached the door which was "n. There the negro broke loo from Mr. West and running ou to the yard, as he ran shot at hiir trnii-, but the bullet missed its mar .md imbedded itself in the door fa- g Mr. West was ur n l and could not return the fire d did not at tempt to follow b The negro di red and has not been seen su - The town is v- x mu'di srirred up and the peop1 country for tr Mr. West s? man. The j dealt with if have been this hour ( . e Motiving the - r;u identify the wiii b heverely , jhr !.i-od hounds ;- t.h d ior but at ') h:.- vc not arrived EATH CONFIRMED. BARNA" Tragic F Sot CaiVc Host Noted of the ;. Aifsca'i iVUItronaires. By Tele? Los the U monr deatl note; aire t V .Ij'.e 15 Officials of ft..-h ' p company ibis !i m ) he news of tbe I I I J.1' Vt V Immato, the most S. i,ci African miilion- l :it c i) -it";i. !! in Funrha, Island if ihr- WVsc coj-.st o-' i ii;hf, (ays that the of j .r nt-l ii. ."-.'otf, which left ( ' e . I n June 2, ' : Mi'' r, unlniiinced that Kt . ;' South African f!' , wIm was aiiiOiiir the -'i T '-. bd cminiited Miicide . p ng ovei botrd. His body was 1 1' m CEKOGRATS CONFIDENT IN OHIO 28 1. a- didoes ior G vernor--Bryan AbsuIuteJy Idoiiztd. oLUMiiUs, 0.ii', June 15. The wid-firrad . m s-ry at.d depression all through this State makes the Democrats 0 -confident of success !h:ir. there are twenty eight candi-d-tten for the Democratic nomination for governor. William J. Bryan is absolutely idolized in this State today and the power and prestige of his name grows as the story of industrial and agri cnltral misery spreads. Correspondent Schriver's Trial Begun , Washington, June 15. The trial of John S. Schriver, the Washington correspondent of the New York Mail and Express, who is charged with refusing to answer certain questions propounded to him by te committee of the senate investigating the alle gations that certain senators had dealt in sugar stocks daring the debate on the Wilson tariff bill, began this morning before Judge Bradley. o Lays Eggs of All Sizes. Mr. W. C. O'Daniel, of 915 North Tryon street, has a remarkable hen. She las eggs of all sizes from one as small as a bird egg to one as large as a turkey egg. She laid one yes terday three inches long, one today two inches long, and one a week ago 11 inches in length. KILLED AND BURNED. NEA'. MURDERED HIS WIFE AND HER GRAND MOTHER. Terribfe Crime Occurred in Chester County, S. C, Late Yesterday Eve ning. - If Neal is Caught he May bQ Lynched. By Telegraph to The Newi. Columbia, S C, June ll.--Angered bv jealousy, Thomas Neal yes trda-y murdered his wife and her gr.ahd-?iuother, and then fired his house and escaped. Blood hounds are on his trail.' If he is captured he may receive quKtk tiishment. News reached Ob- -I-tte Friday of a terrible crime that was committed in ''heater ouury, S. C on yesterday. Thomy. Neal, a well to do fjtrrner who lues a few miles from Chester -.d suspected his wife of infideii: v. The irate' husband had been w-tching her movements for many w-t-ks, and or yesterday beiDg convinced of her unfaithfulness, on r'-Mruing from, his work, he took an , mi broke in the door to his home. The first person he met was wife. He raised the axe ar.d gae her a ter rible blow on the head, crushing the? skull, causing death in- nntly. Mrs Mary Jenkinn, grand m .'tuer of Mrs Neal, was sitting in another roonx when she heard the 'Msturbance She started to go to instigate, and met Neal at the door of her room He again raided the d 'l.ly weapon and struck the old lau v 011 the head knocking her down. He theu pulled his pistol and began ('.ring an the prostrate foim of the wumun. Three bullets took effect; either one would have caused instant death. Neal then gathered up a few of his possessions aud-s' 11 ' d for the woods. Several of tl- neighbors went in persuit of him and succeed ed in capturing him'ftir a time, but through almost sup 1 human efforts he made his escape and has nos been heard of since. " The bodies of both ...the wife and grand mother were terribly muti.- lated. NORTH CAROLINA DAY. firs. Jackson and Miss Alexander ta be the Quests of the Mecklenburg Veterans. June 23rd is North Carolina Day at the Nashville Cen Journal. The Meckleiibnrg veterans will. be pres ent, and take part in the exercises of that day. The "'Vet .nois' special' will leave Charlotte sr 1:30 p. m June 2 1st, connecting at Monroe with the Con federal-' pdal" fronx Wilmingtoo, which arriws there ' ah 2:30 o'clock. The camp has iovited Mrs. Stone wall Jackson, tbe widow of the famous Oo off derate gt-oe.al, to bo their honored guest, .wd they will ga as her escort. Mies Julia Alexander, one of North Carolina's fair sponsors at the V'-tfr-rtnb, re unu nr will also accompany the camp to Nashville as their truest. Mr. Authur L. Butt todaypainted two artistic streamers to be placed on the sides of the car. ' They reads ''Mecklenburg Cutnr, Confederate Veterans. No. 382, Charlotte, N. C." The cloth for these was donated by Belk Bros. A sleeper has been placed at the disposal of the camp, at Monroe and -berths must be reserved not later than Sunday. The Veterans rate to Nashville is $10 75 This is a special rate and can be secured only by those ta whom permits are issued by Com-. mander Hilton. FUNERAL OF M. J. MYERS. It Was Held at the Episcopal Church This Morning. The remains of Mr. M. J. Mvera reached Charlotte Thursdav at IO o'clock from New York. They were met at the station by a number of friends and relatives, and taken to St. Peter's Episcopal church whera they remained until the funeral .Fri day morning at y:dO o clock. itev. C. Lu Hoffman conducted the services. The pall bearers were: Messrs EL T. Keesler, B. S. Davis, F. M. Shan nonhouse, Minor Elliott, H. 1 Nichols and F. D. Alexander. After the services at the church the body was taken to Elm wood where all that -was mortal of JabW Myers will rest until the resurrection, morn.