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the charlotte NEWS^™'” VOL. 45. NO. SOGO CHARLOTTE N. C., MONDAY fcVENlNG, AUGUST 7, 191 1 PRICE-I Charlotte 2 Cents & Copy aDDy—6 Cents Suntiav. I Outside Charlotte 5 Cents a Copy Dally and Sundat War Department is Pertwbed About an Alleged Spy in Army Recruiting Offlcer at Indian^ Jomt StQtcJlOOd apolis Advised Department That he Has Papers Accm- ing George Peters oj Being an Austtian Secret Agent, Resolution Offered By Assocmted Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—The joint res- oltitlon providing for the admission of • Arizona and New Mexico into the sis- terhood of states, was taken up bv the Inis is 7he First Case to Come senate today. Senator Nelson offered his substitute for the house measure. Under New Law Passed by it was framed to meet the wishes of y president. It is said the substitute The Last Congress ■ Young has received endorsement to insure its j ii A j • passage. The president has taken a Lady riled A jj a davit determined position against the inclu sion of judges in the recall provision Against the Accused Man, ■{ated Press. ir^^n, Aug. 7,—For the first rir.' >ears the war depart- of BETWEEN UNDERWOOD AND LAFOLLETTE of the Arizona constitution The Nelson substitute requires the electors of Arizona to vote that pro vision out of the document as a “fun damental condition" of admission. Senator Poindexter, of Washington. IS perturbed over the case declared it was "a traversity on self- ■ = In The array government to try to compel the peo- -os Watson, the armv re- I’'?,'’' which they themselves do not want, ev Indianapolis has ad- ^ut which the people of other states i-r.irtment that he holds think they should have.” i' ;?ing private George u' an Austrian secret DEADLOCK r , .'' tment is working on (o determine a course of I Washington, Aug. 7.—That a dead- hf" first case coming under lock exists between Senator LaFollette .^.■^ed ar the last session of ■'’nd Representative Underwood on the , wool and free list tariff bills, was re- ■ I’-event the disclosure of LaFollette and ••■■n.'e secrets. This act is i’nderwood attempted the task of com- . in its piovisions and ap- promising the conflicting ideas ex- ' ail iftprii; rs to secure mil- i)ressed in the senate and house bills. . alien ii.; .I'peil'". Any one The disposition of other members of i ors T. j'rociue r^urh data the conference is to give them more i.-il Si.ooii nr imprisoned for lime, or ’Oth. If an attempt is. —— o-'.'.i’.v'unicate nn} secrets of ANOTHER LIAR WAS ■ t>-r. i2n gos'pi'nment thej ......--hiv.ent is imprisonment j j .u u -t 11 P'V Asoclated Press, prl the charee?. if well ■ ■ t ' -h.^ A.ustrian' Washington. Aug. (.—When former •”..en remotelv contenv; Representative H. J. C. Beckmeyer, v,iih America.’"’^” claims he was paid for voting for ^ .. ‘ - rt of • lie alleged spy • turned over for cross- ... t (^ypi-nment' before the senate Lorimer . ' :i,. .'pu’aTkaple hlgh.t'on^mittee. Attorney Hanecy, for Sen- ■ • ■ ■ i- a in arniv and ' ator I^rimer. said; • - a I be far sU|ie-| “When Charles A. White and Detec- V, ’ n .•x' lof^ive. " * tive Turner came to you to verify the ' j;,‘ i>n?:sp«-inn of.-’for!es the Chicago Tribune was going .. i r., i'fldavit of Miss'^^^ print, you 'hem you had receiv- A no iiSd previously in CALLED TO STAND ed no mone'" from Lee ONeil Brown ■ ;!iri;iiS Peters’ release' O" Robert E. Wilson, didn’t you?” s.-i'd Pi'ters vas i l l' Ml. Y., in the ■ • n"’'ill^’’'' corps, .\;iPt'lan spy rent - to obtain the se- : .'in:, the jinwerful . ti’.e Tinted States !!n*s liict Peter? on « :'i n . ■ U '-:'! Europe ■ Hr i iiiier d.inn^; a r . ;.-■>■ home Philpot, (-icaL'ed to him. The r.'.nilher of letters ’> !ii( li h ■‘Yrs. pir. ’ replied Beckmyer ' .\nn in doing so you lied?” •’Yep.” ‘ .Anri you knew you were lying?” ■'Yes. isir.” After this admission by Beckmyer, .\ttorney Hanecy entered upon other details of the case. Tub Th/N^ Watei Board Issues Statement to Public Of Wide Interest Sti ikers Would Teimmate Strike AT THE SEASIDE THIS SUMMER. As most of us imagine It, and as It really is. By Associated Press. New York. Aug. 7.—The striking Brooklyn street car motormen and conductors announced today that they would call on Mayor Gaynor as soon as he would see them in an effort to terminate the strike which already has resulted in much rioting. They want the mayor to intercede with the company with the expectation that it will grant their demands. The president of the company declared to day that there was nothing to arbi trate and that the company would op erate its cars with non-union men and by the aid of police. The routes traversed by the two lines affected were heavily patrolled by police today, officers riding on each car that the company attempted to run. Police Commissioner Waldo in structed his subordinates in Brooklyn to capture stone throwers and I'ioters without fail, it being his belief that the police duty ends in preserving peace and preventing violence. Many ar rests have been made and the com pany plans a vigorous prosecution. Normal Conditions in Des homes Not Intention of Board to Sold Seoet Meetings — Board Thought Best not to Discuss River Matter Publicly Until Options weie Secured, P: Cha-ges Against Robert Dowe. By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—Niunerous charges against Robert W. Dowe, collector nf customs at Eagle Pass, told of his|i'pxns, wiil be reviewed by President :she fays, is l Taft. During the Mixican revolution, ..■‘i: U' tz, whose home I representatives of the Madero fac- l '!; 'mia I tion charged that Collector was par- ’’t Know Peters. I .ial ;o the Diaz government in enforc- i:. \ Y . Au:r. 7.—The com-1 jng the neutrality laws. Several of F- ]• 'I’lM'en said that heu^e seizures of arms and ammunition ; ; inf'n ir;ation regarding criticised and other charges . .'j Pet*^:’.' of the l i-^th I .,ygj.g niade V ’.Miu Mi.-s Clara \nita said to have i’l the employment ” . rn.aent. He said ■ .it-vf d th' re :i;-1 been some mis- t,;. ENGLISHMAN ARRESTED BY GERMANS A3 A SPY. 1 . A ' :;ated Press. ^ Aug. 7 - .\ccuscd of a dar- ! .. c'-s.-ful attempt to spy out 'r*1 German fortirtcations «■:. t le Niirth t--^a coast, an English- r..u:. -aid to be an officer of the Brlt- '..■omanrv, was arrested here to- ’.'i. He was subsequenily admitted to dll. American Flags Ordered Out. B:- A:?ocir!ted Press. I.ondon, Ont., Aug 7—Because A;;.':-rican flags were ordered out of ’h • • ivlc decorations, less than 20ii hir.i-o “Old Boys” have come to j.t reunion in this city while at g;,.;; r.iii) were expected. Whlb- The American flags wore not ill again offlcially, citizens the St.irs and Stripes to the ’•ir • ;.i-m residences and places of 1 iiffcS. FIT[ OF COMBS RESTS J By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—A decidedly unique feature of the Alsop claims against Chili, decided in favor of the United Slates, was the fact that the Chilean government, in advance of the decision of the arbitrator, King George, deposited in London the full amount of the American claims amounting to $1,500,000. The arbitration worked with unex pected smoothness and celerity and although it was initiated lesrs than a year ago, the decision was rendered July 12th. last. The arbitrator allowed the United States $935,000 of tlie to tal claim, which appears to have been satisfactory to all the interests con cerned. The claims grew out of the nullifi cation by the Chilean government of a concession granted bj" the Peruvian government to an American w'hen the Chileans came into possession of the Peruvian provinces of Tacna and Ari- cavi. STANLEY ENCOURAGED OVER PROGRESS MADE Plans for Panama Exposition. .•'.V Associated Press. San Francisco, Aug. 7. President • hp.rles C. Moore, of the Panama Pacific Exposition, has telegraphed Prehident Taft asking that the ■ r.'Sident turn the first clod ot .rth marking the beginning^ of ac- •ual conBtruction of the 1915 expo- j.'ion Championship lennis Matches ! -'■ociated Press. iMiiah, Neb., Aug. 7.—Play in the I '.iiiament for the national clay ten- ■ 1? I Liampionship got well under way f'da.\ . Nearly every one of the 120 ii.vcrs entered was on hand when :ay in the second preliminary around >as called. M H. Long, of San Francl&co, na- lonal clay court champion, will not ■lefcnd his title and the cup will go 10 the Vinner of the fluftU. Special to The New's. Statesville, N. C.. Aug. 7.—The Combs wife murder case will probably go to the jury by the middle of the afternoon. Saturday afternoon was v'iven to the examination of witnesses for the state who testified as to Combs’ mental ability as against witnesses who testified for the defense in the forenoon along the same line, the de fense basing its fight on the instanity plea. The case was closed late Saturday afternoon and J. H. Burke spoke for the prosecution. H. P. Grier began his argument for the defense Saturday evening and concluded this morning. L. C. Caldwell also spoke for the de fense this morning and Solicitor Ham mer Is now making the closing speech for the state. The court house is still jammed despite the excessive heat. There is much Interest in the outcome of the case. By Associated Press. Oyster Bay, N. Y.. Aug. 7.—Congress man A. O. Stanley, of Kentucky, chair man of the house committee which is investigating the United States Steel corporation, called at Sagamore Hill late yesterday to pay his respects to Colonel Roosevelt and was keenly dis appointed not to find the ex-president at hoine. He had "merely dropped in,” he said, while automobiling across Long Island. His motor trip, he added, was undertaken mainly to get a little fresh air and rest after the hard work of the week’s sessions of the commit tee and he had given Colonel Roose velt no intimation tiiat he intended to call. •‘I am certainly well pleased with the way the testimony has developed at our New Y’ork hearings,” said the Kentucky congressman. “I believe we are getting all the basic facts in the steel situation and enlightening our selves as well as the public in the meantime.” HIT A SWITCH Special to The News. Petersburg, Va.. Aug. 7.—Two men were scalded to death and two were seriously injured when a passenger train on the Seaboard Air Line plunged through an open switch and struck a freight train on a siding near here toda,/. The dead men were the firemen and engineer of the freight train. Daniel Hicks, of Raleigh. N. C., was the engineer, and Robert Tate- ly, a negro of the same city, was tiie iireman. A switch one mile south of Petersburg at w'hich the freight train had backed into the siding to let a southbound passenger train pass was left open and the passenger train crashed into their en,gine. The passenger engineer saw the open switch in time to apply the emer gency brakes. No one on the passenger train was seriously hurt. In Service 25 Years. Special to The News. Raleigh, Aug. 7.—Dan Hicks, the engineer wTio lost his life in the seaboard Air Line collision at Peters burg last night, has been living in Raleigh and in the service of the Seaboard 25 years. He leaves a wife and six children. The remains were brought here this afternoon. mm 10- iE FUNERAL OF BISHOP O. P. FITZGERALD IS HELD TODAY. MUTILATED BODY OF WOMAN IDENTIFIED. FUNERAL OF MR. CROWELL. Special to The News. Raleigh. N. C., Aug. 7.—The fueneral of C. B. Crowell, a prominent druggist in Raleigh for 10 years and who died suddenly Sunday afternoon were con ducted from the Presbyterian church this afternoon. He was 36 years old, and "'‘IS a son of N. E. Crowell, of Charlotte. He married five years ago, Miss Margaret Crow, who survives. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Crowell and Miss Bes sie are here for the funeral. By Associated Press. Denver, Col., Aug. 7.—The mutilat ed body of a woman found on the ranch of N. J. Johnson, in Jefferson county last Friday, has been identi fied as that of Mrs. Maria Laguardia, an old Italian woman who disappear ed from Denver last September. She is said to have had $600 with her when she dropped out of sight. Denver police are working on the theory that an Italian woman, known as the Cassie Chadwick of the Ital ian colony, is connected with tlie death of Mrs. LaGuardia. POULTRY CONVENTION OPENS. By Associated Press. Denver, Col., Aug. 7.—With 400 dele gates representing 25 state associa tions and a total combined member ship of 5,000, the 36th. annual con vention of the American' Poultry As sociation opened here this morning. POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORIES. By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—Postmaster General Hitchcock today designated fifty additional postal Bavlnga depos itories »In nineteen states to begin ojp^atione Septgmbgfjfi OFFICIAL CHOLERA P.EPORT. By Associated Press. Chiasso, Switzerland, Aug. 7.—The official report of the Italian govern ment on the cholera situation shows that from July 27 to July 31 inclusive, there were throughout the kingdom of Italy a total of 802 cases and 319 deaUiB. By Associated Press. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 7.—The fun eral of Bishop O. P. Fitzgerald, of the Southern Methodist church, who died Saturday afternoon at Mont Eagle. Tenn. w’ill be held here this afternoon at West End Methodist church. The officiating clergymen will be Drs. George H. Detwiiier, G. B. Winton, R. K. Brow’n and Fitzgerald Parker and Bishop Collins Denny. The body wiil be intered here. Mr&. Fitz gerald, as a result of very feeble con dition,’ was not able to come to Nash ville with the body. Railway Men Quit Work. Bv Associated Press. London, Aug. 7.—Several thousand railway men quit work today at Liv erpool and Manchester, demanding an advance in wages and shorter hours. Vast quantities of goods are held up and the supply of - American beef, which alone saved London from a serious shortage last week when the dockmen went out, is now im perilled. Condition of John W. Gates. By Associated Press. Paris, Aug. 7.—Those atcending John W. Gates reported today that the financier had had a good night and that his general condition was unchanged. Yesterday thep hysicians were more hopeful of recovery as Mr. Gates continued able to take nourish ment though his general condition was weak and the heart action still caused anxiety. By Associated Press. Port au Prince, Hayti, Aug. 7.— Ciucinnatus Leconte, the revolution ary leader, is occupying the capital today after his triumpl:|'.nt entry yes terday. Arrangements have been made for a joint session of the sen ate and chamber of deputies which meeting as a national assembly, were expected {o elect Leconte president of the negro republic in succession to the deposed Simon who has fled to Jamaica. * This was not in harmony with the program of Antenor Firmin, the rev olutionary leader who is expected here today from Porto Rico and who has already announced that he had been promised the presidency by jLe- conte. Immediately upon his arrival Le conte attended a te deum at the cathedral conducted by the arch bishop. Later he made a tour of the city finally entering the national palace to a salute of 101 guns from all the fortifications. Later a new ministry wholly re placing that of the Simon adminis tration was tentatively agreed upon. Antoine Simon Comes in New Y'ork, Aug. 7.—Antoine Si mon, son of the deposed president of Hayti, with six ofiiciats of the negro republic who fled from the troubles there, came into port today on board the steamer Altemania from Port au Prince. Simon and his friends brought with them a number of boxes of gold which were locked in the steamer’s safe. The value of the gold was not learned by the passengers. The ne groes are on their way to Paris. Evans R. Dick, the New^ York broker who sold his yacht American to Hayti, was a passenger on the Al temania. Simon said that he was bearing a note to the European powers pertain ing to the recent revolution in Hay ti. He said one of the principal causes of the revolution was the abuse of con cessions granted to American railroad interests and capitalists. His father had practically no funds at present, he S’aid, but the present powers in Hayti have said that his es tates will not be confiscated and the former president may realize from these later on. By Associated Press. Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 7.—Normal conditions existed in Des Moines to day. With street car traffic resum ed and every street car in the entire system of the street railway running on schedule time, there were no sur face indications that there had been a strike at all. The controversy between Mana ger J. R. Hdrrigan and the carmens union which, under the mandate of Judge Lawrence De Graff of the dis trict court, Saturday night, became a legal question, was apparently for gotten so far as the conductors and m-otormen and their passengers were concerned. The legal aspect of the strike and its cause was expected this morning to be taken up in Judge De Graff’s court today. This expectation was based upon the attitude of the com pany which, while it conformed, to the' terms of the temporary injunc tion, questioned the legality of the order. Strike Leader Patrick J. Shea is quoted as saying that the union can raise more than $200,000 to support the members while conducting the strike. There w'as little or no violence in the early hours of today. The company started eight cars early but they car ried few passengers and their prog ress was slow and cautious. At noon no action had been taken to oppose the temporary injiinction issued by Judg De Graff, which ef fectually terminated the strike. Board Gave Contract to Mr, White Because His Bid was Lowest And Because He will Personally Superintend Work —His Figures Given, The following statement from the ^ater board, handed the News at noon, will be read witli keen interest: Statement. Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 7th 1911. At a meeting of the board of water commissioners of the city of Char lotte, held in the office of the Supt., at 10 o’clock a. m., August 7th, 1911, with the followin,g members present, Messrs. R. K. Blair, D. P. Hutchison and J. A. Jones (all except Mr. C. B. Bryant, who is out of the city) the clerk and treasurer was authorized to publish the following statement, in order that the public may be fully ad vised of the conditions; 1st. It is not, or never has been, the intention of the board of water com missioners to hold seci'et sessions, but until the full details shall have been completed as to just what route is the most advantageous and the most econ omical to the Catawba r4\^er, and jus( what point on the said river is most desirable for the establishing oa a pumping station all of which is preliminary work—the board desires to reserve this information; especial ly until options are obtained from owners of the land. 2nd. The board invited bids from consulting engineers and appointed a time for the opening of same at which meeting there were present 15 bldderj( and the board with all members pres- ent after carefully hearing the proposi tions from each bidder, voted unani* mously in favor of accepting Mr. Gil* bei't "^^Ite’s bid, which was the lowest, and also in view of the fact that Mr; White agreed to personally prepare the plans and specifications, ajid move his office to Chardlotte, in order that he might closely watch the very min utest details In connection with the work, and see that the plans and specification approved by the board are carried out to the letter. The bid oi Mr. White, is the following: Mis. White Will Re cover, But is Badly Hurt Special to the News. Kanuga Lake, Aug. 7.—Please state in today’s paper that Mrs. White had a satisfactory night and shows some improvement, and that doctors are hopeful as to her recov ery. She has broken collar bone and left arm broken in two places, also injury to head, but I am confident ot her recovery. F. H. WHITE. Youngster Scared Away Bujglar By Associated Press. New York, Aug. 7.—Alfred May, a lusty lunged five-year-old boy from San Francisco saved the home of his uncle on West Sixty-first street from burglary early today. The intruder would probably have made a rich haul if he had not been frightened away by the boy’s outcries, for these was over $4,000 in jewels and securities within easv reach when he fled. Alfred was sleeping in a bed room at one end of the house and awoke early in the morning just in time to see a masked figure sliding down a rope from the roof to his window. As the man crept through .the window Alfred found his voice and screamed his loudest. The would-be burglar lost no time in clambering back up his rope to the roof whence he ascaped before the police could be summoned. Watermsions Weigh 68/2 Pounds. By Associated Press. Columbia, S. C., Aug. 7.—Governor Blease has received from George Kay of Honea Path, a w'atermelon weigh ing 68 1-2 pounds, which is six pounds heavier than the Georgia melon, crhis- tened “Hoke Smith” which was re cently received at the White House. By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—Contrary to ex pectation, the cotton mill men of North and South Carolina, who are expected to appear before the senate committee on finance in opposition to the cotton tariff reduction bill, failed to arrive today, and the meeting of the committee was postponed. Senator Simmons has received telegrams say ing that a number would be here to morrow, and it is exxpected they will consume much of the senate’s time Tuesday and Wednesday. The Northern manufacturers have shown no disposition to attend the hearings, as their senators expressed the opinion there was no occasion for their presence. Reappot twnment Bill Goes To Piesident Compensation for self, $4,000.00. Board to pay assistants, expensea, $1,800.00. One inspector, $720.00 ^ One Inspector, $720.00. Vehicle for engineers, $360.00. Incidental engineering expenses, $500.00. Additional to be spent in engineer ing, $600.00. Total. $8,700.00. Before awarding the contract to Mr. White the board of water commission ers were furnished with letters of recommendation as to his character and ability as a consulting engineer from some of the very best business men and municipal officials in this and other states who had employed his as consulting engineer in the construc tion of water plants. The board of 'w'ater commissioners also requested that the board of alder men have a meter reader and inspectot appointed. They also wish It stated that the wa ter conditions are not very materially changed, and to request that the public refrain from using water for sprinkling lawns, washing automobiles and bug gies, and also for building purposes, until an adequate supply is obtained, which they are endeavoring to have accomplished within the very shortest time possible. BOARD WATER COMMISSIONERS. PRIESIDENT TIRED —A SPECIAL TRAIN By Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—The re-appor tionment bill passed by both houses, providing for an incerase from 3yl to 433 in the membership of the house of representatives, was sent to President Taft today for his ap proval When Will Congress Adjourn? Bv Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7.—Leaders of both houses of congress today figur ed an adjournment of congress be tween August 15 and 19. The demo cratic house leaders hold this view. Vice President Sherm.an predicted August 16, and Democratic Leader Martin, of the senate, “the middle of the month.” William Obear Appointed. Bv Associated Press. Atlanta, Aug. 7.—William G. Obear was appointed adtutanc general of Georgia this morning by Governor ofiicc ot quartermaster S3nith. The . , ■ , 1 ■ general, v.hich he held for several 1 cally interested in bankin By Associated Press. Washington, Aug 7.—To keep the third engagement he had made tc speak at the Mountain Lake Park, Md. Chautauqua, President Taft hired a special train today, got into his pri^ vate car and left Washington at S o’clock. Before he returns tonight the president will have traveled four hun dred miles. . All the way to Mountain Lake Park and much of the way back the presi dent intended to devote himsell^t keeping the wheels of the adminisia^ tion turning. In his private car with all the facilities for messages, letter? or opinions, the president can save the minutes of daylight, though it wul cost a few hundred dollars more. New Magazine Foj The South Atlanta. Aug. 7.-Another new and interesting magazine has made it: appearance in the south. It 'will be called “The Savings Depositor* will be published monthly, treating orj financial subjects, by the Hillyer T.u-. Company of this city. Volume 1, No. 1, has appeared as the August issue and has mucii mate- rial of general int-c-rest. It is not in tended exclusively foi' I'saders tecnni- ... raitei years, Vv'as abolished. for 'all business people.