North Carolina Newspapers

-1 TIE 3 0 A VOL. XXIII. CHARLOTTE, N.C, SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 13, 1900. NO. 3614 MEW8 Englishmen Give an Enthusi astic Farewell to the Mil itia Leaving for Africa. THOUSANDS CROWD STREETS I:.- v. police Could Not . Keep Back the Crowd Company of Hounted couts to Go . f rom Canada Party of Boers Cut Off by the Cestruction ol a Bridge. By Telegraph to The News. LONDON, Jan. 14 The first five hundred volunteers started for South Africa this morning Despite the early ncu the streets were jammed Wltil weenie enthusiastically giving them a farewell. The people broke through the lir.es. the police being too few to keep order along the three mile line of march. MOUNTED SCOUTS FROM CANADA. VICTORIA, Jan. 14. The Canadian government has accepted the British Columbia's offer of a company of mounted scouts for South African ser vice. CZAR'S B1Q ARMY. 2C0.0C0 to be Massed on the Afghan Frontier. By Telegraph to The News. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 14. Diplo mats here assert that the differences between France, Germany, and Eng ine! are far more acute than is appar ent on the surface ,and that danger of war between the powers grows, daily Not to be caught napping, the Czar has quietly mobilized an army of a quar ter of a million, which has already been sent from Tiflis to Baku, on the western coast of the Caspian sea. The ultimate destination' is undoubtedly the frontier of Afghanistan. ' . ' ALL ABOARD PERISHED. Name of the Wrecked Steamer is StilMJtiknown -mii B'T-efegtaph to$fte News. . 1.:?'n ' - &T. JOHN'S, 4j&$'B., Jan; fi-T&it 'naine o-Aheeamsh,ip wrecked-at jwfc? Mary's Bay is still unknown. 'It is1 known that every person aboard per ished. Many foodies have been washed ashore but no estimate can yet be made of the total number who perish ed. It is not known for certain that the ship carried passengers, but there is evidence that sh edid in the finding of a trunk of woman's apparel, which was washed ashore. FEE TO SEE MAN DIE. A Quarter a Head Charged at an Execution in Juarez, flexico. By Telegraph to the News. EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 13. A noted criminal is to be executed at Juarez, Mexico, in a few days. He will be shot inside the walls of the prison. An admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged all desiring to witness the execution. The money thus raised will go to the condemned man's wife. STEAMER EDEN1MOOR LOST AT SEA. By Telegraph to the News. LONDON, Jan. 13.The Norwegian steamer Hirunde, from Pensacola and Norfolk, for Antwerp, passed Dungen ness today. She signaled that she had aboard the crew of the British steamer Edenmoor, which sailed from Pensa cola December 8th via Norfolk, Decem ber 18th for Amsterdam. The Eden moor had been abandoned. PLANS FOR "O)HI0rtaLAUNCHING. By Telegraph to thNews. SAM .jTrRATsinTSrrV tart 13 Tho Ohio society of San "Fraiicisoo fhas ap- poinited a committee to make plans for a celebration on the occasion of the launching of the battleship "Ohio." It is expected that the President, the Governor of Ohio and other notables will be present. M.ANLIO G' AIR IBfALD I DEAD. By Telegraph to The News. ROME, Jan. 14. Manilo Garibaldi is dead. He was the son of the 'Libera tor by his second wife and held a commission in the Italian army. PARTY OF BOERS ISOLATED. By Telegraph to the News. . LONDON. Jan. 13. A LadvsmTth dispatch says certain Boers now hold ing Mount Hlanewana, are isolated "as their bridge on the Tugela river must aave been carried away. FLAMES BENEATH THEM. Two Sharon Farmers Have a Hot Time Going Home. Messrs. W. H. 'Harkey and D. P. Lee, two of Sharon's good citizens, had a lively experience last Saturday, which some of their friends were telling about today. They left the city togeth er last Saturday afternoon, and as they journeyed smoked, both being slaves to the pipe. In the buggy, underneath the seat, was a basket of eggs, which one of them was taking home. When several miles from town, Messrs. ear key and Lee suddenly felt themselves getting very warm about the ankles, and in another moment abflze bafst through the lap robe. In - anothen m- jstant the buggy was emptyrthe occu pants with scoTched trousers jumped out on either side, leaving a burning lap robe and basket of eggs in the buggy. They fought fire for some min utes and finally overcame the flames. They took cooked eggs home instead of raw ones. MILL NEWS. The Gastonia Million Dollar Mill Notes. It was published some time ago that Gastonia was to have a million dollar cotton mill, but the details of the plan were not made public. 'The Gastonia News says that one day this week Mr. Steven Green, a civil engineer of Bos ton, Mass , made a preliminary survey c.f the site for the million dollar mill, having come all the way from Boston for "this specific purpose. The final sur vey for the plan of the plant will be made later on. It has been decided that the main building will be five sto ries high and the dimensions 504 by 130 feet. The capacity of the mill is to be 50,000 spindles and 1,600 looms. This machinery will all be driven by an enormous engine of 2,000 horse power, which in place of belting will carry on its great driving wheel 49 tremendous ropes or cables. The smoke stack to the boiler furnace will be 200 feet high. The engine for, the mill was ordered yesterday. Mr. Jno. F. Love says they expec. it to fee, "delivered by the first of November and it is prob able that the 'entire plant will be ready to begin operation by the" first of next year. ' ' .. . CEBU REBELS DEFEATED. Much Ammunition and Some Cannon Captured -Four Araer- z icans. Wounded. rv, By Telegraph to The ;Kews- MANILA, Jan." 14. The battalion of the American army in Cebu has routed the Sudleon rebels in the Cebu moun tains. A considerable amount of am munition and several smooth bore can non were captured. Four Americans were wounded in the action, the commanding officer re ports. WAITING FOR BROOKE. By Telegraph to the News. WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. General Brooke is expected to arrive here in a few days. War Department officials are anxiously awaiting liis coming to settle the Anderson succession at Chi cago. It is now believed that Brooke will "accept the post until June, when he will take General Merritt's place in New York. 'AMERICA" WiILL. CfEUOWlN AUL. Greensboro is anticipating a; great treat, and well she may, in the organ recital to be given Thursday night by Mr. Joseph H. Craighill. The Record of Friday says: "The organ recital at the First Pres byterian church next Thursday even ing by Prof. Craighill, of Charlotte, promises to be a great success. Be tween the organ numbers some of Greensboro's best singers wall appear in duets, trios, quartetts, etc. A crown ing and novel feature at the conclusion of the recital will be the rendition of "America." The entire audience will stand and sing it under the direction of Prof. Parker, while the big organ and a large orchestra will play the.ae- companiment ,:2:rnOTt,. INSURANCE.; a0.J ir I Mr. J. Turner Fitten, of Atlanta, special agent of the Fire .Association, of Philadelphia, has .been spending a few days in the city. Mr.: Peg-leg Gra him is a: 'great admirer -of Mi Fitten whom he accidentally met iir: Charlotte" some 'months ago. Mr, Graham says Mr. Fitten is . the finest man he ever saw. W. 'N. 'Campbell, special agent of the South Eastern Tariff Association, will spend the Sabbath in the Queen City Col Franklin Pates, of the Phila delphia Warehouse Co., who was in the city a few days since,, says the Union League Club, of Philadelphia, has membership of 1,800 with 1,000 applica tions for membership on file. DEATH OF MR. TAJLBOTT. Mr. W. S. Talbctt, the well known horseman of Columbia, S. C, died this morning at 2: 30 o'clock.' A number o Charlotte people knew Mr Talbott and will regret to learn of his death. WELCOME TO BRYAN Croker Orders New York mocracy to Give Him Warm Reception. De a DINNER AT DEMOCRATIC CLUB After wards a Pu bl ic Add res s It is Cxpected That Many Who Have Opposed the Democratic Leader Will he Committed to Mim at the Formal Dinner. By Telegraph to the News. . f NEiW YORK, Jan. 13. It is reported that Richard Croker has ordered that a lively welcome be given William I J. Bryan when he comes to this city on the 22nd. One of the features on the pro gramme is a dinner at the Democratic Club. After that the rank and file of the Democracy will be given an oppor tunity to hear Mr. Bryan talk. It Ms assumed that the dinner ;.- will finally commit many in the hall to Bryan. ? It is learned today that great efforts will be made to induce Mr. Bryan to speak on the lines of anti-imperialism and opposition to trusts and avoid giv ing undue prominence to the 16 to 1 is sue. 1 SOCIAL AFFAIRS. Society Continue to have Clear ing Evenings " . The dining given last night by Mrs, Charles M. Davidson was no Mess - unique than deligntful. The table dec:-: orations and appointments were ex quisite and tasteful. The centre square was a gorgeous piece of hand work embroidered in rich red poppies ,and resting upon it, a bowl of carnation! of tlhe same color. The name card were tien" with red satin ribbons an(f contained the following clever, but ! enigmatical suggestions of the eight' delicious courses which constituted the menu: . : 1. Something like the author of, "Queen Mab." ': ' IX "' " ' 2 Something like the author of "The Leavenworth Case." 3. Something like the supposed au thor iQifiShakespear. " 4. Sdmethipg like the author of "Es says of EKa," 5. Something like the author ot 'Confessions of an Opium Eater." 6. Something, like the author of "Her Johnnie." .. , . i 7. Something like the author' jot' 'Cast up by the Sea." ! ' f 8. Something like the aut'ncr. of 'Tolande." m. K After dinner the guests were-proyid-. ed with score cards and pencils and an hour or more was delightfully spent, the game ibeing one of the many fasci nating games of guessing at authors. The prize a pretty copy of "Morses from an Old Manse' sras won by Ml- Nan Dowd. Mrs. Davidson is always a graceful hostess and the guests were reluctant to say good night, it was an evening oi manv pleasures. emu. those present will Jong remember the coffee and repartee, Several friends were entertained at tea last evening by Miss Fan Burwell, to meet Mr. J. H. Craighill. Mrs. S. O. Brookes entertains the Chafing Dish Club next week. w Mrs. W. S. Alexander was hostess last evening at a pretty tbuffet luncn whidh she served in her rooms at the Lawrence house. The (invitations said Come lunch and chat." The delight ful enmnanv did both to their heart's content, and said au .revoir reluctantly in the wee sma' hours. The guests were : 'Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Brannon, Mr. and (Mrs. M. P. Pegram, Jr., air. ana Mrs. N. M. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter, MtfsvLawton, Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs.'-Baskette, Mr. and Mrs. J. M- Harry, Mfi H. A, Whiter- Mr. : and Mrs. Keible anm: Misdes Liz ing Mount Hlangwana are isolated, as rrs. ,W.' C. Houston, of Concord, gives a swell function next week. The flowers, ices and confections go from Charlotte. Miss Leonora Sloan gave a pretty party last evening at her home, on North Church street. . The St. Cecelia a musical number- is to give a concert at an early day. Tryon Street Baptist church: Rev. Dr. A. C. Barron will conduct services tomorrow at the usual hours. Mr. Wolfssohn will sing. Mr. Thomas Shaw has gone out of the money-lending business and has been succeeded by Mr. John W. White. POULTRY SHOW OVER. Officers Elected Last Night Present to Mr. Barringer. A large stack of coops in front of the city hall tells the" tale the Poultry Show is over. The, first coop was taken down early this morning and all day the work of moving them has been go ing on. ' , The fanciers in and out of the city are gratified at the result of the show, and take fresh inspiration for next year's-exhibit The only confusion oc curred, last night at the wind'up, when it was discovered that several coopssofi awards had been misplaced or lostaThe management have been on the hunt ifor them all day, and hope to be able yet to announce them. Th6 most important event next to the awards, is the election of officers. This took place last night. The asso ciation was called to order by Mr. J. M. Gibbs, of Shelby, the president of last year, who stated1 that the associ ation was ready to elect officers for the following year. Nominations were made and the election resulted as fol lows: President. B. S. Davis, Charlotte; first vice president, W. B. Alexander, Charlotte; second vice president, R L. Ah&rnathy, River Bend;- third vice president, D. H. Mays, Charlotte; sec retary and treasurer, W. M. Barringer, 'Charlotte; superintendent, S. W. Par tee, Hebron. The assistant " secretary will be elected later. TRIBUTE TO THE SECRETARY. After the officers were elected, a pleasant incident of a social nature oc curred. Mr. J. M. Gibbs, for the asso ciation,; presented Mr. Barringer, the secretary, with an elegant clock. Mr. Gibhs' speech of presentation, was a bright and happy effort. (His tributes to Mr. Barringer were just and hand some; The associaition appreciates his efforts and Mr. Gibbs said so in sin cere and graceful utterances, i NO WHISKEY OR CARDS. A Member of the North State Club Says This is Why the Club Has Not Flourished. The North State Club held;a meeting last night and decided o go' into vol untary liquidation. , i After sleeping :on it over night, the board of governors this morning deci ded to call a meeting to reconsider the action of last night,so if is highiyprd- bable that the club the oldest of any of the social clubs of the oity-will con tinue to occupy its place at the head of the table. - nrf j&K ? One of the charter ' ;jm'etf6ei&s -onf be ing asked about the ae36&f frlast night and this morning, saSffK "The North State CMltfwas not form ed for a political club. It has been from its foinktioh' entirely social, al though it has been decidedly Demo cratic, as far ;as inelina'tions and ma jority of members go. It lined up for a parade for Cleveland and Fowler with, about sixty of as handsome and fine, men as are generally seen. The club has always been a credit to Char lotte. I have several times been in tight places, chiefly on account of los ing members who wanted to add whis key to its attractions, hut this was turned down by the vote of the club, and it has been sustained all along without whiskey or gambling, and has been an ' honor to its supporters. I saw the ship launched on the rough "bil lows and ihM've been one of her crew ever since, and stood at the wheel un til she ;isank, and I am proud that she goes down without a blot on her fair name. Her joys have by far exceeded her troubles." LOOKING FOR A MURDERER. Officer Bradley Runs into a Bloodthirsty Crowd. Officer Bradley returned this morn ing from Fort Monroe, where he had been to take the deserters, Will Oliver and John Ayersi back to the barracks. He had no trouble with the men. He turned them over to their officers. Friday 'Mr. Bradley witnessed the trial of Jeff Watts, the deserter whom he took back to barracks before Cntist- mas.iWatt's'captain made a strong pleaifor him and he got him off liht- witai only .three months imprisonment. Atfctla soldier was on trial for steal ing iiwatch. He got three, years. ' - Mr. Bradley met the deputy, sheriff of Portsmouth on the train. He had 'been after the . murderer Cotton, who escaped from jail in . Portsmouth some months ago, as News readers will re member, and who was reported to have been recaptured in Georgia. Cot ton was to have been hanged yester day He escaped and is still at, large. Large crowds were at the train to meet the sheriff, hut he came in empty handed. COMMITTEE TO MEET. Mr. D. P. Hutchison, chairman of the executive committee of the town ship trustees, asks the News to call a meeting of the committee for Monday, at 12 o'clock, at the court house. This is an, adjourned meeting from last Monday." IN A BURNING BED. Mr. John M. Caldwell, of Sha ron, Wakes to Find His Chil dren in imminent Peril. FLA WES AT THEIR HEADS. jASpark Falling on Greasy Over alls Causes Them to Ignite Bed Set on Fire "Free Sil ver" not burned Mr. Cald well a "Silver Man." Mr. John M. Caldwell, of Sharon, has always inclined to silver, 'but he says he is henceforth a silver man out and out, and this is thereason: For .some weeks he has been running an engine at Mr. J. Watt Kirkpatrick's saw mill. He wears overalls whicn serve the purpose of keeping the grease off his pants. Several nights ago he had five dollars in silver in his pants pocket. When he retired he threw his pants and overalls on a chair by the children's bed. He was aroused ahout midnight by hearing the chil dren coughing and grasping for breath. He jumped up and to his dis may found the room full of smoke and a brig'ht blaze rising up by the children's bed. He rescued the children as quickly as possible and then went to work to put the fire out. A spark had popped out from the fire place and landed on the greasy overalls, setting them on fire and burning the pants chair and bed. The latter was in a bright blaze when Mr. Caldwell awoke. "Nov is that money in my pocket had been greenbacks it would have burned up, out tire aoa t nun silver, said Mr. Caldwell. THE RED MARIA." Evil Doers Coach Arrived This Horning Also Hose Wagon. Firemen and policemen are equally proud today. The former over the new hose wagon; the latter over the new patrol wagon. "Jones (the city) he pays the freight," but the firemen and policemen will get the immediate ben efit of the new wagons, both of which are nan dxiifioffihci, wagons were built M w - - - - - Ml M. ' i dUm i-l i-v a piece. The hdgotfw3lw 2,301 pounds, ismeantfTfor; txyo- horsesf JiaU a double saat- and rii will carry eight men. It is 'painted red . with gold let tering and trimmings. The patrol ceas es to be "The '.Black, aria" . and he comes "The Red ;Maria;; It is on the style of an ambulance, and can be used for the physically injured as well as the moral lepers. It will hold 16 peo pie; has steps at the rear, a douhle seat and is heavy and handsome. TO LEAN ON HAWLEIY'S ARM. Capt and Mrs. John Wilkes have gone to Washington, the former to "lean on Hawley's arm" at the ban quet given on the occasion of the un veiling of the Lee statue. Senator Hawley, as . previously noted, is North Carolinian Dy Dirtn, out was transplanted to New England soil; Capt. Wilkes was born North, but transplanted to North Carolina soil, so he and Senator Hawley will counter balance each other in their sectional sentiment. Capt. Wilkes fought on the Southern side; Senator Hawley on the Union. !Mrs. Wilkes will spend a couple of weeks" with Misses Jane and Eliza Wilkes: sri": SMJAL.L POX CASE 'AT VERSITY. THE UNI The News yesterday pubished a tel egram from Chapel Hill, telling of the existence of small pox at the Univer sity 'President Alderman issues a statement that all persons who had come in contact with Mr. Baddison, the student affected, have been isolated, ahd'Hhere is no danger whatever of the 'spread of the disease. Mr. Paddison contracted the disease while at his home, Mt. -Airy, on a visit. There are a number of Charlotte boys at! Chapel Hill and . the. report that the . disease existed there caused somer.uneasiiness here. - - - - -r NOT A BIT NAUGHTY, IT IS SAID. "Town Topics" is generally meant for "men only," or rather was in the days when girls did not read literature like the "Topics," "The Standard," etc., but the "Town Topics" to be discussed at. the opera house tonight and Mon day night will be for "a mixed au dience," women as well as men having found the play bright, clever and en gaging. The advance sale is good for Saturday night, and that for Monday might will be better. The press notices , give the show a good name and no doubt.it will line .up all night before the Charlotte foot- k;l i lights tonight. CHURCH. Chimes from Tall Steeples Call the Worshipers Together. Tryon Street Methodist E. church South: Dr. ChTeitzberg, pastor, wdli preach at 11 a. m., on "Prejudice and its Antidote;" at 7:30 p. m., on "Christ and the Blind." Men's meeting, 9:30; League, 10 a. m.; Sunday school, 3:30. A cordial 4 welcome to friends and strangers to all services. Dilworth Methodist church: Preach ing at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m., by pastor, Rev. J. rAj Baldwin. Subject in morn ing: "The Shadows that we Cast;" subject at 'eyening. service: "The Ac ceptable Sacraflce." Sunday school at 11 ia. m. Epwcrth League at 5:30 p. in. All are welcome. Brevard Street church, Rev. J. E. ft 1L . J. ill i ia.y, me pastur, win preacn at 11 a. m., and 7:15 p.-m. The men's meeting will he held at 10 o clock. Sunday school at 3 p. m. The literary meeting of the Epworth .League will be held on Friday night. Strangers are cordially nvited St. Peter's Episcopal church: Morn ng prayer and sermon, 11 a. m.; even ing prayer and sermon, 7:30 p. m. Associiate Reformed Presbyterian- First church: Men's prayer meetine. 10 a. m.; preaching at 11 o'clock, by the pastor, Rev. Jno. T. Chalmers, D. D. Subject: "The Opening of the Books." a New Year thought; Sabbath school and Bible class, 3:30 p. m. Second church: Sabbath school at 3 m.; Young People's meeting, 6:45; preaching at 7:15, by Rev. E. H. Car son, of Baltimore. First Presbyterian church: Services tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, and at night at 7:30, by the pastor, Rev. J. R. Howerton, D. D. Sunday school im mediately after the morning serivec. Rev. A. J. McKelway went to States- ville this afternoon to preach tomor row. St. Peter's Catholic church First mass and Holy Communion 8 a. m.; high mass and sermon 10:30 a.in.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m.; Holy Name devotions and sermon 7:30 p. uu All are welcome. Sunday school at East Side Presby- . terian Chapel at 3:'30 o'clock tomorrow evening as usual and preaching at r Q'clQCk, tomorrow", -night. Grown, people invited as well as children to tooth ser vices."'. ; ''- .'-' There will .be preaching at Olivet Baptist church Sunday at 11 a. m., and 30 p. m., by D. W. iThomasson. Sun day school at 10 a m. . Belmont Methodist church: Services at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m., by Rev. T. A. Sikes. . . Second Presbyterian church: Ser vices as: usual omojjow mornung and T-BRITISH OUTSX'N THE: BOERS. 7fp.SBURG,: Jan. IS.A. jstroug force' of Brititf 'trdrJps advance4, this morning under cover of a brisk artil- lerty fire. They encamped at Shngers fontein, on the Boers' "east flank." The Boer patrol Tetired, but subsequently a body of Boers attempted to seize the position, which commands the com munications between the British en campment and Rensburg. The New Zealanders, with a brilliant dash, out ran the Boers, seized the position and fired volleys at the enemy, who retired in the direction of Colesburg. REV. J. KNOX MONTGOMERY TO TAKE CHARGE. Beginning tomorrow week, January 21st, the Second A. R. P. church the Tabernacle will have four- services each Sabbath, as follows: Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m.; Sabbath school at 3 p. m and Young People's meeting at 6:45 p. m. Rev. E. H.. Car son will have charge of the work dur ing January, after which Rev. J. Knox Montgomery will return South and take charge of the congregation. The chturch is well organized and begins the year with bright prospects. REALTY DEAL. Mr. S. Wittkowsky today about noon purchased the interest owned by J. P. and J. C. Long In the building on East Trade adjoining Norman's bar; and the building on South College adjoin ing the Charlotte Drug Company. The Messfrs. Long owned a half inter est in these buildings, tho other half being owned by the McWhtirter estate. The terms of the sale were not given. . :!ArT' THE ASlSiOdATION. Mr. F. CV ' Abbott will conduct tha men's nieeting at the Y. M. C. iA. to nJorroTat'S p.-m., and iRev. Jas. A DprriteeSj lead, the song service and sing a,: spro'' Mr. Thompson will con duct tlie boys meeting. 'speaking on the topic, "How to Get Strong." The changes that are being made in the Y. M. C. A. baths will not only increase the number and attractiveness of them but also give a much better water supply. i HE ENJOYED HIMSELF. Sheriff Smith, one ofHhe Charlotte party, just (returned from Florida, pro bably enjoyed his - stay just a little more than any of the rest. While he did not bring back any traphies of good shooting or expert fishing, he has the consolation of "knowing that the inner man was well, taken care of. Sheriff Smith will welcome the day when the party starts again for Flori da, for he will certainly be one of 'em. w i,, I' t I V- - t 1 V