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t.'-i TWELVt PAGES. - 10 A D'T flV U IP NEWS. y. j. TWELVE PAGES. THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE. vc XXX1II--NO. 6187. CHARLOTTE, N C, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25, 1905. HRICE: 3 CENTS Jt " 1 - SfflDtHTIHT OB AN ANTOPSY i bunch's bod? Actio Token After Consent of Deceased's Parents was Gran ted, is Deemed Necessary. Surgeon Stokes Detailed to As sist in Prosecution. Micshipmw Corstein Testifies. Appears That Old Grudge had Evisted. Corstein Said Fight- ins; was Considered Only way of Settling Disputes. V.y .---r'-::ivA Press. Washington. Xov. 25. The Navy De j.aitnit'Ut has ordered an autopsy over ;he i'oJy of Midshipman Branch, for whose ilearh Midshipmen Meriwether is now undergoing a Court Martial at Aniuii-olis. This ;.'tlon was taken after a con sultation with the parents, who gave their consent. OctaMo cf Trial. Annapolis, Xov. 25. At the Meri weather Court Martial., the announce ment was made that Surgeon Stokes has heen detailed by the Navy Depart ment 10 assist the prosecution on ac count cf the importance of the medical i;'ics;ion involved. Midshipman Corstein, for the de fense, testified that at the end of the last term, he had reported Meriwether for a breach of regulations. Branch had manif'.-sted great interest in seeing that tue lvi'ort was made. He seemed to have a deep seated grudge against j.ieriweather. As to the fighting amcng midship men. Corstein said, it was regarded as the only means of settling certain dis rates and that the contestants general iv left one another alone after the fight. Lieutenant Commander Ziegemier testified that as the executive officer of the Hartford, he had received a report from Midshipman Branch against Midshipman Meriweather. He considered there was a personal feeling hetween the tyro. A Spirited Champion. Meriwether found a spirited cham pion in his classmate, Midshipman Pasley. who had a personal knowledge cf both reports made against Meri wether by Branch on the Hartford and later at Bancroft Hall. He said that he himself would have fought under -the circumstances and that Meriwether would have been an "Outcast in his class" if he had not fought, and '"worse than an outcast" it lie li ul refused Branch's challenge.' Fights, he said, have been going on for a ions time, and he had never known any one to be reported or punished for it. Meriwether had at least one other fight during the last term. OLK AT BEDSIDE (IF DIG CONVICT Governor Folk Vainly Attempts to Persuade Dying Convict to Make Full Confession. Was Victim of Muting at State Prison Yesterday. By Associated Press. Jefferson City, Mo., Nov. 25. Con yict Charles Blake, who was shot dur ing the mutiny at the State prison yesterday, died during the night. Writhing on his deathbed, Blake T-onld moan "You don't know us; I'll never toll," and that is all the authori- ties have learned in their efforts to fix.'mnnrs nf $44,802: capital $25,000; sur- the responsibility for the outbreak. Governor Folk sat beside the dying fenvict and endeavored to persuade m to make a full confession, but Blake steadfastly refused and finally "eath sealed his lips. His death made the third resulting trom the mutiny of prison officials, Allison and Clay having been killed at the prison gate. , The wounded men are Deputy War- See, Guard Young, Convicts Vaughn and Raymond. All will re cover. SPIRIT OF MUTINY SPREADS. w,rs a"d So'diers Mutiny and Join Workmen City in State of Panic. w Associated Press. Sevastopol, Nov. 25. The sailors cf 's port and the Brest regiment have arJ'T'l and -ioined thc workmen who fla- Thg a meetm der a red ine city is in a state of panic. TREATIES RATIFIED. v Bet ween Japan and Russia Ceremony jtjv. . 'o tse bimole. of rhn Ston' Nov- 25.The exchange tween Traufied treaties of peace be Dlapp a pan and Russia will take Stat n clock this afternoon at the be ve r e?anment- The ceremony will AT,. Ti 1 1U1 K. H,,,.:, ...... , speiulirT . JilIIi3a who nas Deen cision over jiuimv ucuuuci ana in"?; mnl time with relatives here I twentieth round. Gradner was a favor New Vn Carolina, will return to ite at six to ten. The fight was at Catch w Yik tonight. J weights. - , - GOMPERS RE-ELECTED. President of American Federation of Labor. B Associated Press. Pittsburg, Nov. 25. Samuel Gompers was re-elected President of the Ameri can Federation of Labor fcy practically a unanimous vote. Other Officers Chosen. Other officers elected were: Vice presidents, James Duncan. Mass., first; John Mitchell, of Indiana-1 pons, seconu; James O'Connell, of Washington, third; Max Morris, of Denver, fourth; Dennis A. Hayes, of Philadelphia, fifth; Daniel J. Keef, of Detroit, sixth ; W. D. Huber, of In dianapolis, seventh; Joseph F. Valen tine of Cincinnati, eighth; Frank Mor rison, of Washington, secretary; John B. Lennon, of Blcomington, Illinois, treasurer. THE CARTER CASE RESUMED After Protracted Adjournment Ex pert Accountant First Witness for Carter. By Associated Press. Chicago, Nov. 25.-r-After a protract ed adjournment, the case cf Oberlin M. Carter, who is endeavoring to prove his legal title to funds which he is de clared by the United States to have embezzled, has been resumed. The ac countant who has gone over the books of Carter, was placed on the stand as first witness for Carter. It is expected that the evidence to be submitted by Carter will consume several days. MARSHALL FIELD'S CONDITION General Condition Good Paralysis of Lower Li.T.bs Rather Grave. By Associated Press. Chicago. Nov. 25. The physicians of Marshal Field, declare his general condition is good, but that the paraly sis of the bowels and lower limbs, due to an injury of the spinal cord, "makes the aprogncsis extremely grave." GREAT ENTHUSIASM OVER BALL GAME Thousands of Harvard and Yale Devotees Encouraged Over Signs of Clear Day. Harvard Determined to Win. Captain Hurley III. By Associated Press. Cambridge, Nov. 25. Broken clouds gave hope to tens of thousands of col legians, alumni and others who had thronged to see the great football con test between Harvard and Yale this afternoon, that the. "Weather Bureau prediction of possible rain might not be fulfilled. ' ' Yale men were confident of an easy victory, but the supporters of Harvard showed no sign of discouragement. Captain Hurley's enforced absence from the game only urged the Har vard eleven on to a determination to put forth their utmost efforts to win. Cambridge, Mass.. Nov. 25. First Half Harvard 0, Yale 0. Harvard won the toss and chose the west goal giving Yale the kick-off. University of Pennsylvania Wins. Bv Associated Press Cambridge, Nov. 25. The Universi ty of Pennsylvania won the Inter Colle giate Shoot, breaking 197 targets out of possible 250. Yale second, 196; Harvard third, 190; Princeton fourth, 16G. ALABAMA BANK CLOSED. First National of Lineville Ordered Closed by Comptroller. By Associated Press. Washington, Nov. 25. The .Comp troller of Currency has advised that the First National Bank, of Lineville, Alabama, be closed by the directors and Bank Examiner Cooper has been appointed receiver. On November 9th this bank nad ue- nosits of $24,415 and loans and dis !pms and undivided profits, $406; bills payable and rediscounts, uue from banks, $17,496, and checks and cash on hand, $3,815. COTTON TAKES SPURT. Closes Higher Than Yesterday. Some Higher Than New York Market By Associated Press. .New Orleans, Nov. 25. Cotton took a spurt upwards during the last hour of trading, closing at 18 to 20 points higher than yesterday. The New Orleans market is now 31 to 34 points higher than the New York market, although nominally at least seven points lower. GATCHER SUPERINTENDANT. Washington Man Appointed Superin tendent of the Nashville Division of the Souther Railway. Bv Associated Pres. 'Washington, Nov. 25. It is announ ced that W. H. Gatcher, of Washing ton, has been apponted superintendent of the recently acquired Nashville Di vision of the Southern Railway. SULLIVAN WINS OUT. Gets Decision Over Gardner in 20th Round. Special to The News. San Francisco, Nov. 25. Mike (Twin) Sullivan last night got the de ... -r. a i v,Q ORDERS ARE BY GOVERNOR AND BY SECT, OF STATE Governor Glenn Mates Order for Special Term of Duplin County Court. Sect. Orders Change of Companies Location- Charter Granted. Jury's Verdict. State Auditor Dixon Prepares Statement of Pensions Paid by Various Southern States. Ap pears that N. C. is Behind Most of Them in the List. Special to The News Rateigh, N. C, Nov. 25. Governor Glenn has ordered a special term of Duplin county Superior Court to con vene on, the first Monday in January for the trial of civil cases. Judge W. R. Allen will preside. An order has been made by the Sec retary of State authorizing the change of the location of the principal office of the Wilson Wood and Lumber Co. from Wilson to Elizabeth City. A charter has been issued for the H." J. Moore Mercantile Co., of Wal nut, Madison county, with a capital of $10,000. H. . Moore is the principal incorporator. The Coroner's jury has returned a verdict to the effect that James Hock aday, colored, came to his death by a pistol shot fired by Jake Evans. Hockaday died in the hospital last evening. He was called to the door of his house in Raleigh Thursday night and shot down. Evans had an old grudge against him. Evans has dis appeared. State Auditor B. F. Dixon who is in charge of the Pension Department of the State for Confederate Veterans has prepared a comparative statement of the pensions paid by the various South ern States to Confederate soldiers and says he is greatly surprised at the comparatively little that this State is doing in that direction. For instance he finds that Ten nessee has 3.300 pensioners and appro priates $275,000; Louisiana has 2,0o0 pensioners and $150,000 appropriation; Georgia 16,000 pensioners and $790,000 appropriation; Florida 3,000 pensioners und $288,000 appropriation; South Carolina 15.000 pensioners and $656, 000 appropriation; Mississippi 7,000 pensioners and $250,000 appropriation; Virginia 14,000 pensioners and $300,000 appropriation while North Carolina has 14,000 pensioners and $275,000 appro priation. He says it would seem that North Carolina is way down the line in the matter of caring for her Confed erate veterans. Governor Glenn presided last night at a mass meeting at the Presbyterian church to hear an address by Mr. Ma rion Lawrence of Toledo, Ohio on "The Demands of the Twentieth Century on the Sunday Schools of the Country." The Governor in introducing the speaker declared that he takes great pleasure in his work of teaching Sunday school here and hopes the day may soon come when every young man and young woman in the State will be an interested attendant on Sunday school. Mr. Lawrence laid down ten demands that the Twentieth century is to make on the Sunday school; That the work be understood, every member of the church is required to attend, everybody have Bible in hand, building and equipment "adapted to use, espec ially trained teachers, somebody re sponsible for the training of teachers, genuine and intelligent instruction in the Bible, comprehensive and intelli gent missionary instruction, thorough system and results. W. N. Hartshorn of Boston was also here but was too unwell to attend the meeting. Celebrated Mandamus Case Closed and Issue Submitted tO Jury. Question of Negro Blood the Only Issue. Locke Craig Closes Argument. Special to The News. Asheville, N. C, Nov. 25. The evi dence is all in, the argument of coun sel concluded, the charge of the Judge delivered and the Gilliland mandamus case instituted by Robert Gillilaad to CASE HOW WITH JURY IS BLOOD TAINTED? compel the reinstatement in the white I Johnston, will attempt to have a re free schools of this county, his six .'hearing of the case as soon as it is children who had been barred there from on the ground that they have in their veins negro blood, is now with the jury. The evidence in the Gilliland case was finished yesterday and two argu ments were. made. Mr. Anderson, of the firm of Stevens & Anderson, made the first speech for the plaintiff ; J. C. Martin, for the defendants, replied. This' forenoon Judge Stevens spoke for thft plaintiffs. J. D. Murphy replied for the defend- ants, and the close of the argument ( was made by Hon. Locke Craig fori the plaintiffs. The Judge's charge was brief, the only issue submitted being whether the children have negro blood. ASSISTANT COUNTY ORGANIZER. Mr. Walter P. Moore Will Assist His Father In. Organizing Mecklenburg County. ) Mr. Walter P. .Moore has been ap pointed by President H. K. Reid and Mr. McD. Watkins. chairman of the finance committee, of the Mecklenburg Cotton Growers Association, as assist ant county organizer. The duties of Mr. Moore will be confined in the city. He will solicit'funds from the merchants, bankers, lawyers and all professions who have been, and will be, benefited by the increased price of cotton. These funds will be applied to the treasury of the county association to be used in paying the expenses of delegates to the State Convention and to complete the perfection of the county organiza tion. Mr. Moore will enter into his duties Monday morning. BR VAN AOT HKAl'l'OlNTED. Much Interest Aroused Over The Pres irfeiit'M Ieeixii Mr. Judkint I'roha ll.v Sueeet'd lihii. F.y Assoeiateil Pres. Washington, Nov. 25. Considerable interest has been aroused by the Pres ident's decision not to reappoint Lean tier J. Brown, United States Marshal of the middle district of Alabama. The announcement was made recently that at the expiration bf Bryan's present term January next ho would not be reappointed. ' Charges were 'made subsequently against Bryan and at has now been de cided not to reappoint him. A Mr. Jud kins will probalfly be Bryan's suc cessor. DOWIE ARRIVES IN NEW WORK. 4 , Leader of Zionists Says Hopes to Get 2,000,000 Acres jn Mexico For Col only. : i New York, Nov. 25. John Alexander Dowie, leader of the Zionists, and the party who have been in Mexico inspect ing the offerings for the proposed Zion colony, has arrived. Regarding the proposed colony in Mexico he said: "We were kindly re ceived by President Diaz, and we hope to secure a 2,000,000 acre grant in Tanaulipas for our new colony." TEXT Of DECISION in m son case ' ? The Decision ?was Handed Down by Justice Brown and is Short And Right t5 the Point. A Re hearing VVill Probably Take Place at Later Date. One of the most interesting decisions the present session of the Supreme Court of North Carolina has handed down is the one by Justice George J. Brown, in the case of State vs. Monroe Johnston, from Mecklenburg. News readers will recall that Mon roe Johnston was indicted in the Supe rior Cnirt of this county for retailing spiritous liquors without license. The case was heard before his Honor, Judge C. M. Cooke and a jury at the August term of the Superior Court. Upon the special verdict set out in the record, Judge Cooke held that the de fendant was not guilty and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court by So licitor Clarkson, who prosecuted the case. In reversing the decision of the lower-court, Judge Brown says: "It is unnecessary to set out the lenghty special verdict. It appears therein that the sale of liquor is pro hibited in the city of Charlotte and was on July 15th, 1905; that on the evening of July 15th, 1905, Tom Brown, be tween the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock p. m. near the Southern depot in the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, met the accused Monroe Johnston. The said Monroe Johnston told him that he was going to Salis bury and wanted to know if he wanted any whiskey. Monroe Johnston, the prisoner,. agreed to bring him one gal lon from Salisbury, for which he paid Monroe Johnston, one dollar. That he was not to pay Monroe Johnston any thing towards his fare to Salisbury and return. It further appears that on the next morning defendent delivered to Tom Brown, in pursuance of his con tract, the half gallon of whiskey. "In the view we take of this case it is unnecessary to discuss the question of agency and the other legal aspects of the case, so ably and elaborately pre sented by the Atfcrney General in his argument and brief. We think the fact set out in the specia'l verdict plainly disclose an asrreement or contract to. deliver to Tom Brown one-haif gallon Charlotte on July 15th by the defend- ant and a receipt of the agreed price also a delivery of the whiskey by the defendant the next morning in pur suance of the agreement. These facts constitute a sale of liquor upon the part of the defendant within the pro hibited territory. The Superior Court should have adjudged the defendant guilty- "Let the case be remanded with in struction to proceed to judgment." It is understood that Mr. Plummer stfiwnrt who renresented Monroe possible. "GRAND ENTREE" INTO CITY. King and Queen of Norway Make State Entry Into Christiana. Special to The News. Christiana, Norway, Nov. 2o. lne State entry of King Haakon the Sev enth,and Queen Maud into Christiana tn.n1r nlora fhia aftftrnoni). The IieW ! sovereigns were welcomed with every (-demonstration of good will Mr. M. F. Kirby and Mrs. Sarah Austin returned from New York this morning. Mrs. Austin has been visiting her son-in-law in N,ew Jersey for the past several weeks. - - POWERS DECIDE TO CONTINUE NAVAL ion: Ambassadors of Poweis at Confer ence Decide to Proceed With Naval Demonstrations. Think it Best Reply to Part's Note. City in Normal Condition at the Present. High Quarters can Only Start Anti-Christian Movement For eign Office Contend That Germany is not Responsible for Turkey's Attitude. By Associated Press. .Constantinople, Nov. 25. The Am bassadors of the Powers at the Con ference just held decided to proceed with the "Naval demonstration as the best reply to the Porte's note. The aspect of the city is perfectly normal, and there appears to be no chance of an anti-Christian movement unless the word is given out from high .quarters. Berlin, Nov. 25. The Foreign office emphatically denies that Turkey's at titude is due to German influence. It is said that the Sultan is actually angry at Germany because the For eign office has repeatedly advised him to accept the Powers demands. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Mr. James McLeod Badly Injured at His Gin House. Mr. James McLeod, a well-known citizen of the Matthews section, was seriously, if not fatally injured at his gin house yesterday evening. Mr. McLeod was at work around the gin when some parts of his clothing caught on the seed spout. He was thrown violently r.gainst a portion of the machinery and his head, face and shoulders were badly crushed. As. quickly as possible, Dr. J. Bruner was sent for and aid administered to the injured man. 'Squire J. Watt Hood, who gave the information as to Mr. MeLeod's injur ies, stated that Dr. Bruner was of the impression this morning that Mr. Mc Leod would recover, but that he had a very narrow escape from death. Mr. McLeod is a nephew of the late Major M. D. L. MeLeod, who was well known in Charlotte. Special Court This Afternoon. Fred Sanders, a young negro man, was tried before Recorder Shannon house this afternoon at 3 o'clock on a warrant charging him with a deadly assault on Joe Nesbit, also colored. It seems that the two negroes "fell out" over a woman one night last week near the corner of Caldwell and Stonewall streets. Sanders pulled his pistol and fired several times at the fleeing figure of Nesbit. None of the shots took ef fect. Will of Rev. John F. Butt. The will of the late Rev. John F. Butt is on file at the office of the Clerk of the Court, though as yet has not been probated. The deceased gives to his wife, Mrs. Ella Butt, the residence at Dilworth and asks that all the re mainder of his property be sold within a year after his death. The document was drawn in 1903. Mrs. Ella Butt, the widow of the deceased, is named as administratrix. Tenth Avenue Presbyterian. Prof. W. J. Martin, of Davidson Col lege, will preach at Tenth Avenue Pres byterian church tomorrow at 11 a. m. and also in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. KOREAN AFFAIRS TO BE DANDLED HERE Sect. Root Informs Jap. Govern ment That Legation Here will Handle Korean Affairs. Exist ing Treaty to.be Maintained. Legation Withdrawn. By Associated Press. Washington, Nov. 25. Secretary Root has informed the Japanese Govern ment that "he will hereafter conduct the affairs relating to Korea through the Japanese legation here. The prin ciple of the sovereignty of Korea is maintained and the existing treaty with that country Lwill continue in force and the American Consuls there will be maintained. The Korean legation in Washing ton will, of course, be withdrawn and all business relating to Korea will be transacted through the Japanese Gov ernment. Morgan, our minister to Seoul will necessarily be withdrawn, but it is the intention of the State Department to provide another diplomatic post for him. Mr. Frank -H. Jones took one 8f his children last night to consult an ocu list. . DEMONSTRATIONS SALISBURY" ITEMS. Ex-Legislator Violate$ Game Law. Other News Notes of Interest Special to The News. Salisbury, Nov. 25. The city au thorities will in the future enforce the building ordinance requiring contrac tors to obtain a permit before erecting a building. ' Mr. S. A. Earnhardt, an ex-member of the Legislature, got slipped up on in violating the Rowan game laws and the magistrate before whom he was tried fined him $5 and costs. It will be good news to the many North Carolina friends and admirers of Rev. Dr. J. Rumple, the venerable pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, to know that he is im proving from his recent severe illness. He is with his daughter, Mrs. C. G. Vardell, at Red Springs. The Junior Orders of Salisbury and Spencer will have a flag raising at East Spencer Thanksgiving day. Mrs. J. R. Crittenden, of Knoxville, Tenn., has organized a lodge of the G. I. A. to the Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers at Spencer. The membership of the G. I. A. is composed of the wives of engineers. .The Lorthern Lutheran Conference is in session at Providence church, this county. CORNELIUS POSTMASTER. Named Among Several Other Appoint ments Made Today. Bjf Associated Press. Washington, Nov. 25f The follow ing postmasters were appointed to day: Alabama Goldville, Willie P. Gallo way; Walderp, James D. Burson. Florida Belmont, William R. Hunt er; Port Orange, James L. Patillo. Georgia Graysville, Charles A. Gray; Nicholson. John M. Harmon. North Carolina Avery's Creek, Joel Ingram; Cornelius, Austin A. Tor rence; Ezenezer, Marshall E. Mann; Turkey, William J. Shipp. Virginia Grosses, John N. Barr; Mira Fork, Mrs. Ica L. Akers. DASH TO, DEATH IN AUTO WRECK Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison, Wife of Late. Candidate for Lieutenant-Governor of New York "Ushered Into Eternity Almost Instantly. New York,, Nov. 25. Mrs. Frances Burton Harrison, wife of the candi date for Lieutenant Governor of New York, at the last election, was almost instantly killed in an automobile acci dent in Long Island city today. Mrs. E. T. Scott of San Francisco, who was with Mrs. Harrison, received internal injuries. Mrs. Harrison was former ly Miss Mary . Crocker. Mr. and Mrs. L. I Scott and the chauffer were also injured .Mr. Scott is suffering with a fractured rib. Mr. Charles B. Crocker of New Haven, was also in jured in the accident. Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of the late Charles F. Crocker of San Francisco. The accident was due to a break in the stearing gear, vhile the automobile was travelling at a rapid speed. The chauffer could not control the machine which'made a sharp turn that upset it on the pavement. Mrs. Harrison was pinned under the heavy car while the other mnbers of the party were thrown clear M the machine. Mrs. Harrison lived until taken from under tho machine and carried .to the hospital. Number of Injured. Mr. Scott is a son of the late Henry Scott of San Fransisco, a shipbuilder. Mrs. Scott, Charles Croker, a brother of Mrs. Harrison and the chaiTuer, were slightly injured. Mrs. . Harrison was one of three children who divided a fortune of ' between 12 and 15 millions left by her father. Mr. and Mrs. Scott- were able to leave the hospital after a short time and came to this city. Party were bound down long Island on pleasure trip. SOCIAL. Mr. H. DeArmond kirkpatrick leaves next Tuesday for Due West, S. C, where on Wednesday , at high-noon he will be married to Miss Jennie Martha Galloway. Mr. Kirkpatrick will be ac companied by his brother, Col. T. D. Kirkpatrick who will be best, man at the marriage. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Galloway. Other attendants will be Miss Mary Galloway, maid of honor; Dr. J. B. El liott of Pinevilleroomsman, and Miss Louise Brown Lee, bridesmain. Miss Lucy Wallace, of Linwood Seminary, will play the wedding music. The couple will make their home in Charlotte, liv ing at the residence of Mr. Kirkpat rick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Watt Kirkpatrick, to the south of the city. . Invitations reading as follows have been received: Mrs. John Reid Johnston Misses Johnston At Home November twenty-ninth, four to six. A Small Fracas. Messrs. W. S. Hartis and Kid Pig, two young men from the county, met in front of Jordan's drug store this morning about noon and settled a dif ficulty that is seams has been existing between them for several months. The ypung men clinched, fell to the ground and the fight was over. They received a hearing before the Recorder this afternoon at 3 o'clock. 300,909 ACRES OE CAROLINA LAND BEKEXAMID The Great Stretch of N. C. Forest Land Covering 300,000, Acres is Now Being Examined by Two Agents From the Forest Service. Land Situated in Swamp Region of Costal Plains. Is Owned by State. To See if Region is Suitable for Profitable ,State Management. Special to The News. Washington, Nov. 25. Three hun dred thousand acres of North Carolina forest land, owned by the State in the swamp region of the Coastal Plain are being examined by two agents of For est Service. It is with the view to determining" the suitability of the forest region for profitable forest management by the State. PENNANT FOR 1905 AWARDED. New Orleans Wins It New Baseball Regulations Officers Meet Plans Adopted. By Associated Press. Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 25. The presidents, managers and other offi cials of the Southern Baseball Asso ciation met with President Kavanaugh in annual conference. Kavanaugh will recommend that the League adopt a salary limit, as provided for the class A clubs, and Jxiat a limit not exceed ing 13 players be adopted. Each player, according to Kava naugh's plan, will be required to sign a semi-monthly pay roll. Affidavit will be exacted from club officials that no players will receive directly or indi rectly, or by subterfuge, any compen sation other than that shown in the pay roll. For violation of the agreement it was proposed that an immediate forfeiture of franchise be made. The pennant for 1905 was formally awarded to New Orlenas. FLEET SAILS UNDER ORDERS. International Fleet Assembled At Pi raeeus in Support of. Powers, Sails. Ey Associated Press. Athens, Nov. 25. The International fleet assembled at Piraeus for the pur pose of making naval demonstration against Turkey in the support of the demands of the powers for the finan cial control of Macedonia, sailed at noon under sealed orders. British and French torpedo boats were left behind to keep up communication with the fleet. THE COMPTROLLER OF CITY 0FNEW YORK Mr. Herman a Metz, in Charlotte the Guest of Mr. C M. Patter son, His Business Associate. He is on His' Way South For Business and Pleasure. Mr. Herman A. Metz who was re cently elected comptroller of the city of New York arrived in the city this morning and is the guest of his friend and business associate, Mr. C. M. Patterson, at his home on North Church street. Mr. Metz is the senior member of the firm of H. A. Metz and Company, the well-known chemists and dye man ufacturers. At the recent election in the city of New York. Mr. Metz was elected by a large majority to the office of Comptroller of Greater New York. His majority was largely in ex cess of any Tammany candidate and this is due, it is said, to his populari ty andj the fact that he is one oi! the most successfuf business men in that great city. He belongs to the Brooklyn wing of the Tammany Democracy, Is president of the King's County Demo cratic Club and the Democratic Club of Brooklyn. He is a man of splencEd executive ability and is deserving o the splendid majority he received in the November election. This evening Mr. Metz will be ren dered a dinner at the country club by Mr. Patterson. Besides the guest pi honor, the following will bo present: Messra. D. A. Tompkins, S. Wittkow sky, W. H. Twitty, .A. T. Summey, T. C. Guthrie, H. E. C. Bryant, E. C. Clemence , and Capt. Harrison Watts. Tomorrow morning Mr. Metz leaves upon an extended trip jthrough the South, after which, he will return to hia homo in Brooklyn. North Carolina Day will be ob served by the schools of Mecklenburg county December 22. Appropriate ex ercises will be had. Programs will be mailed to all the teachers in a few days. )