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THE NEXT VOTE EXHIBIT WILL BE RUBL1SHED TOMQRRO W MORNING -.M'AhV i J TEN PAGES ESTABLISHED 1888 CHARLOTTE, N. C; SA t URDAYiEVENING, FEBRUARY 5. 1910. PRICE 5 CENTS r u e Found cm,y 2JJOJ II a 1 H II r A- :A ih xi .i. II X t ; ; W k - ' - : ' t - ' ; ; - ; r , . : . - . - T mils ,. .. -iM-' '':iKi:'-:S:O y;:Rop . Against - m . 'vIK;- Escapes -By ' : ' DaringJump JTJ8, ho Grand Jury in Chago finds Bills Against Sity flail Officials Charging Them With Conspiracy to Defraud Citr. Four Men are Implicated The "Shale Rock1' Scandal Again $45 000 is Amour, t Involvea in The Case, . r.y Associated Press. Chicago, Feb. 5. Four true bills, charging city hall officials with con spiracy in connection with the $45, 000 "Shale Rock" scandal, were re turned by the county grand jury to day. The men .' indicted are John Erieson, city engineer; Michael H. MeGovern, contractor; Paul Redieske, former denuty commissioner of pub lic works: Ralph A. Bonnell, former assistant city engineer. All the above with the exception of Uricson were indicted a short time ago inconnection with an attempt to defraud the city of about 5250,000 in the ' building cf section N of the Lawrence avenue sewer. By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 5 "You will vatss for entry -at ths ate of 25 per centum ad valorem all bonafide books luintcd upon paper and appropriately bound and exclude from that rate only such as are contained in a bind ing obviously disproportionate in value to the value of the contents as as certained in accordance with the prin ciples above set forth." The above instructions sent by James F. Curtis, assistant secretary of the Treasury, to the collector ot customs at New York,, constitute a construction of paragraph 416 of the new tariff act with respect to the (iuty imposed on books bound in ma terials other than paper. There has been a good deal of discussion be tween importers and manufacturers regarding "the subject. ' The decision is said to be a victory for the book seller. ' . : , Mr. Curtis says the department is of the opinion that Congress intend ed to retain the same rate of duty on books in general that " had . previ ously been imposed by preceding tar iff acts and that the limitation placed by the addition of the words not found in the previous law was intended to exclude from that rate books bound in such fancy or costly bindings as to be imported on count of their bindings and not the sake of the literary merit , or value as books. . - ac tor the GLiSii CRITIC IS REMANDED FOR FDD By Associated Press. London. Feb. 5. Carew - Martin, widely known as an art critic, was re manded in the Bow street court today charged with embezzlement and for- sery. The nrosecutors are the mrec tors of the royal society of British arts, of which Martin had been keeper and secretary since 1S98. It is charged that he has robbed the "society of large sums. He was admitted to bail nnder a S.",. 000 bond. . Martin was iwn in New York of British narents in I860. By Associated Press. Evansville, Ind., Feb. 5 Kentucky and Indiana commercial interests ion have campaigned for a bridge across the Ohio river at this noint. and now a company . with a capital of $1,500,000 IS REGARDS THE TARIFF m mm GERY COMPANY IS ORGANIZED TO BUILD BRIDGE By Associated Press. Paris, Feb. S.-The river Seine to day is more than 13 feet below its flood maximum and the city has oe gun to assume a normal appearance: The streets are clear of water. Wreck age left by the flood is rapidly disap pearing. .Above and below the city the waters have returned to the river bed and householders are busily engaged in cleaning and drying their homes. Train service in all directions is being re stored and some of the factories have resumed operation, thus decreasing I the number of unemployed. In many quarters the gas and elec tric light service have been renewed, but it will be 'many days before the transportation facilities, telegraph, tele phone and other' public utilities are in complete operation. Meantime there will be no "cessation of the work of relieving the misery "caused by the rampant waters. The hospitals- and other places of refuge, as well as the soup kitchens, were crowded today and the distribution of food and clothing proceeded systematically, A group of generous women is en gaged in a house to house canvass coll lecting from the more fortunate such furniture, beds, mattresses and even toys for children as can be spared to replace the ruined or unsanitary house hold effects of flood victims. v While, both were engaged in errands of mercy at Gennevilliers, Monsignor Amiette, archbishop of Paris, and M. Mseseur, superintendent of public char ities met. The recognition and prompt arproach was mutual and cordial greetings were exchanged, each pay ing a warm tribute to the work the other was doing and joining in felicita tions upon the admirable devotion and charity exhibited by all classes, in the face of the national calamity. Monsig nor Amiette's fund has reached $120, 000. Xi Premier Briand, presenting the flood situation before the cabinet today, ex IiieSsed -the belieiv that' the effects Ot- the disaster would be somewhat less grave than anticipated. Tomorrow by agreement the authori ties and relief societies will discon tinue the promiscuous distribution of relief supplies to all comers, confining the list cf those aided m each arron disetaent to the resident in that partic ular commune.' The object is to fur nish substantial aid and permit fami lies to return to their own homes as rapidly as posible. Among the American cnotnbutions received today were $4,0000 additional from societies of New Orleans, $5,000 from the Red Cross and $1,000 from Mrs. W. H. Bliss, of New York. 'ommissiDn Appoic ted To Suggest Reforms By Associated Press. Washington. D. C, Feb. o.-ln an ei- fort to put an end to government extra vagance and waste, Senator Aldrich to- dayported from the committee on Pud- lic expenditures a bill providing tor the appointment of a commission to make investigation and suggest need ed reforms. . CLOSES TODAY By Associated Press. ; Cincinatiro., Feb. 5 Mrs? t Jean nette Stewart-Ford on trial charged with blackmailing Charles L. Warriner, defaulting, former local treasurer of the Big Four Railway, probably, will know her fate before another day has pass ed. All that remains to bring the sen sational case to a close is the closing argument of the attorney for the de fense, the judge's charge to, the: jury and the latter's, verdict. The state concluded its case yester day and William Thoradyke, of coun sel for the defense, began his closing argument. He will conclude this morning, after which Judge Swing will deliver his charge' to -the jury. Judee Swing announced yesterday that he would not charge the jury un til Monday, but the trial progressed so rapidly that this plan was cnangea Charged With Rebating. B Acenpiatort PreSS. . T.miA Rnrk. Ark.. Feb. 5. That the Tron Mountain railroad commission" with regard to the- grant ing of rebates, is charged. In a formal notice served on the representatives of the road here yesterday it is asserted o i-ohita svstem is in enect in connection - with shipments - of rough lumber materials, umesg-uie tiQ ia immediately; discontinued, the commission gives notice-legal action FORD HE PROBABLY will follow.- - " ' 1 ft ) i ' "Wimm M pi S OUT Or REACH ! ' : lOTT LETTERS Snalmnhurg ' iu bMnraLbi t Tjadv E mini nil I iiiihuiv r. -a rm By Associated Press. , St. Louis, Feb. 5. Eighty-eight let-, ters to Andrew Carnegie asking him" to buy an organ for the Cote Brilliante Presbyterian church in this city, writ ten during the last eight months, brought a check for $1,125 last night from the philanthropist. The check was accompanied only by a printed receipt form and the church members, while jubilant over getting the price of the Grgan, are wondering whether Carnegie really wanted to give them the money or did so to put an end to the series of let ters. -; ' ;-y The "letters were first fent at inter vals of twd' tf-'feeks say different omcials and members; of the church, the inter vals decreasing to one a day as the appeals for, it brought no reply. By Associated Press. , New Orleans, La, La., Feb. 5. The second annual Mardi Gras automobile racing -carnival, beginning here today, held out promise of being one of the most noteworthy events of the kind ever given in the country. In the ele ments of ideal weather a fast track and participation by the leading .driv ers of the world, was developed a pre diction of smashed records.- Oldfield, Robertson and de Palma were among the leading drivers contesting in the seven events of today. Sunday's pro gram, concluding the meet, includes seven other events tobe run by proles sionals and amateurs." 1RILE READY FOR MARDI ERAS By Associated' Press. . Mobile, Ala., - Feb., 5. Beautiful weather prevails here and already the city is weir filled with A-isitors for the Mardi Gras carnival which opens to morrow. Felix III arrives at noon Monday, when the parades, balls and other tunctions begin, i ne ..city is wrapped in bunting and flags and il luminations will.be on a grand scale.- The gunboat Marietta, is already in port and the artillerymen. from Forts Morgan and Gaines will participate in the parades to Felix. ALLEGED DEFAULTER IS E-ADRESTED By Associated Press; South Bridge, Mass., Feb. 5.-John A. Hall, the alleged defaulting treasur er of the suspended South Bridge Sav-, ings Bank, was s arrested "to-day on a warrant charging him with the larceny cf $100,000! from the institution. Hall was at liberty under bonds qf $5J)!oob on a charge of stealing $25,000. r It is . understood that the shprta'ge disclosed already amounts to rnore than half a million dollars. 's I MARD! ERAS AUTO CARNIVAL AN By Associated Press.. Spartanburg, S. C, Feb. 5. Afflicted with pyromania, Mrs. Millie J. Sloan, aged 50 years, and the wife of a very ( By Associated Press. ' Lansing, Michv Feb. 5. Former Treasurer, Frank P. Glazier, of Chel sea, was sentenced by Judge Wiest at Mason, to-day, to serve njt less than five nor more than ten years in prison for misappropriating .,?685;000 of State funds. Glazier controlled a bank at Chelsea which failed in De cember, 1907. and the money had been deposited in this bank contrary to law. DEATH DF VERY REV. E. L BENTON Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 5. The Very Rev. Gilbert L. Benton, vicar-general of the Catholic diocese of Harrisburg and cne cf the best known clergyman in Central Pennsyrvania, died suddenly at his residence in Steelton, near here, today. He was t2 years old. Foreign Powers Send Representation s .Paris, Feb. 5. Foreign Minister Pichon to-day announced that the tour protecting powers, France, Russia, Great Britain and Italy had agreed to make representations to the executive committee of Crete. These, with the declarations received from the Greek and Turkish governments assure the avoidance of complications Which would have arisen had the Cretans planned to send delegates to the forth coming sessions of the national as sembly at Athens. White Special to the News. l WTadesbcro, Feb. 5 Henry Thomas, a white, carpenter and a hard working man was found lying dead on the side walk in front of the residence of Purdy Bennet at ten o'clock last night. Thomas had been dead but a short time when he was found. Coroner Fenton was immediately notified and the body was removed to the office of Dr. J. M. Covington and a jury summoned. No marks of vio lence were f ound and a post mortem was necessary. , The post mortem de yeloped that death was due to fracture of skull aggravated by habitual drinking.- ' v : Several weeks ago Thomas had a dispute, with Terry Smith, a clerk for ;SfB?Ei urns o jjeatn prominent farmer, locked herself iu an outhouse this morning after making careful preparations, set the place on fire. She burned o death in the blaze. TUCK! IS GREf-$M;D By Associated Press. New York, Feb. 5. Safe and sound on board the lallory lineiv Alamo, the captain and crew of 46 men on the ill fated steamer, Kentucky, are speed ing today for Key West.- The Ken tucky lies on the sea bottom off Cape Hatteras wrecked before she was fairly under way on her projected voy age to. the Pacific. No wireless messages were received early today from the Alamo giving any further details of the thrilling rescue of the Kentucky's crew which is thank ing today the wireless "S. O. S.," the marine call for help. The Kentucky struggled for more than a day in the waves off Hatteras, her seams parting and the inrushing waters fast gaining on the pumps. The rescue of the crew was effected a few hours before the Kentucky .sank. COWISS MEETS JAN. 1 Bv Associated Press. 'The Hague, Feb! 5 June' 1st has been fixed for the date for the first meeting of the international court of arbitration for the adjustment of the differences between the United States and Great Britain growing out of the Newfoundland fisheries case. J R. C. Hill and Smith struck Thomas on the head with an iron bar. In the superior court at' last term Smith sub mitted to assault and was ordered to pay Thomas ?25 and the costs of the case? . ' ' ; : At 3 o'clock this morning Coroner Fenton issued warrant for Smith, charging him "with; the murder of Thomas. .jSniith had heard of the death of Thomas" and was on the way to the sheriff to surrender when arrested. Preliminary investigation will be held to-day. T"homas worked ; until neon yesterday and was sober when seen at 7 o'clock. A pint bottle of blind tiger whiskey was found in his pocket from which several drinks had been taken. ( T BUT R TON 1 Man m Arr est Wieide By Associated Press. ' Washington, Feb. 5. An unexpect ed uiH.-c session of the Ballinger rUicliot congressional investigating committee, was held this morning fol lowing the receipt from the interior denn--nient of two bundles ofdocu utiutary evidence called for by Mr. Brandeis, the attorney representing Louis R. Glavis. Mr. Brandeis complained yesterday of the delay of the Interior Depart ment in forwarding these papers and the committee decided this morning to dispose of them at once by fixing rules under which they could be ex amined by counsel. - Following an executive session of an hour, Chairman Nelson announced that the committee had adopted a reso lution 'providing that the papers should remain in the custody of the clerk who would make a complete schedule of them and allow the attorneys to inspect them in lfis presence so as to determine which should be offered in evidence. Mr. Brandeis remarked that he had but a' few hours to remain in the city and would like to begin inspec tion of the papers. Chairman Nelson said it would be , necessary for the clerk firsKto make the schedule. Sen ator Flint suggested that as fast as the papers were scheduled they should be turned over to the attorneys and this was agreed to. The attorneys were alone given access to the papers and no one else will be permitted in the room while they are examining them. Mr. Brandeis said he would have to be absent from the city on February 10 and 11 and suggested that the hear ing might go over until Monday the 14th. The committee adhered to its purpose to resume the hearings' on the 11th: - - r'-'- -Giffo?d rPinchotTttay made his first announcement in the case and -John J. Certrees of Nashville, made his first appearance as; chief counsel for Sec retary Ballinger. Mr. Pinchnt: ' arosp and asked that FNathan A. "Smythe, cf New York, be Ridded to the list of counsel as his per gonal representative and that he be permitted to examine the papers. Representative . Denby questioned Mr. Pinchot as to what angle of the case his testimony would be directed. "The story I have to tell," replied Mr., .Pinchot; "is my connection with conservation." "And that includes the Alaska coal and 1 and cases and water power sites?" interjected Senator Sutherland. "Yes' ' The committee agreed that Mr. Pin chot would not be called until -after the examination of Mr. Glavis is con cluded. Adjournment was taken until Fri day next and the attorneys in the case t began immediate examination of the papers sent by the Interior Depart ment. A. Shooting in Tennessee By Associated Press. , ' Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 5. At Dou ble Springs, McMinn county, Tennes see; yesterday afternoon. Will Roland shot and killed J. N. Hanby. -Bad feel ing bad long existed between , the men. Roland surrendered. The men . were brothers-in-law. -';. . 'Will Probe Insurance Frauds. By Associated Press. ; Louisville, . Ky., Feb. 5. During the interval before, the 14th of February, whir-h is tha dat.fi set for a resumntion of the trials of Timothy O'Leary, Pat rick Neetinam and jonn j. iveane, un der charge of conspiracy to defraud the insurance companies, an effort will be made to bring the matter to the attention of. the grand jury. "We have found' said Aaron Kohn, attorneyfor the companies at the hearing ,yes terdav. "that out of the $180,000 of in- suranee- written ' by the defendant' $135,000 of it is bogus.' ' ' Washington, Feb. 5. Col. Wesley R. Andrews, whq was private secre tary to Senator Penrose and was chairman of the Republican State committee of Pennsylvania, "died here to-day of pneumonia.- J ANOTHER H0RRIB NINE EXPLOSION ntruni tU lyUAY v iH By Associated Press. Indiana, Pa., Feb. 5. It is reported here that art explosion has occurred While Undergoing " Ihird Degree bred Cain Jumped From Window ot Chief of Police And Made Good His Escape. Room zv as Full of Officers , at Time Boy Disappeared But Detec tives Discovered Him With Sprained Ankle. By Associated Press. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 5. While being introduced to the Third Degree this morning, Fred Cain, the self-confessed boy Raffles, jumped from tha window of the office of the chief of police, forty feet to the ground and escap ed. The daring 'delivery took place , in the heart of the city, and from a room in which were a dozen officers. He made the jump with a pair of heavy manacles on his wrists. The boy was evidently injured in the daring jump. But he ran rapidly up the street and disappeared. Later, two detectives found him In an al leyway with a sprained ankle. He was sent 'to a hospital. TWO CHARTERS ISSUED TO- Special to the News. Raleigh, N. C, Feb. 5l Bank of St. Paul's Robeson county, chartered to lay. at: IOiOOQ capital authorized and . $1G,5M subscribed by. Jck Shaw,- A. i R. McEaychern and others, for a pom-, mercial and savings bank: "Also char-, ter for the Forsythe Development Co.," at Winston-Salem with capital of $5, 000 subscribed by R. S. Galloway, II. G. Chatham and others. FDR TRE MILITIA By Associated Press. Washington, D. C, Feb. 5. To give officers of cavalry, field artillery, engi neers and signal troops Of the organiz ed militia an opportunity to acquire in formation of a theoretical and . practi cal nature of the latest equipment and material pertaining to their respective arms, and preliminary to the summer joint maneuvers, the war -department, will provide certain courses of instruc tion for militia 'officers of cavalry and field artillery at Fort Riley, Kan., and for. engineer and signal corps at Fort Leavenworth. The courses will terminate not later than June 30thi 1910, the scheme con templating that they shall be subdivid ed intb periods of 10 days, each period leading up to, some definite objective instruction. .This will permit' an offi cer who can be away from his business but 10 days to take the .first period, one who can be away for 20 days, the first two periods, and one who may be awayffl for 30 days, the entire course. EFIED POSSE SINCE THURS By Associated Press. ,; WTalker, Minn., Feb. 5. Walter. J.v McDonald,, who -has been defying the sheriff s . posses since Thursday night, when he barricaded himself ; in his house after shooting Howard Sexton,' committed suicide toctay py snooting. in the' Number 2 mine of the Jeffer- jany at Earnest, near here, There were 100 men in the mine. TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS T N 0 LE m . if i- ' WW . ?"T1 T -' 6 "i" I. V 1 : '1 ;SJi :ii 1 iliflWi'i'i ii tl- i.. r . ' i,i i?, it.. . mm . 1 j -i V- it. 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