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CHARLOTTE, N. FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 20, 1902. NO. 5288 NEWS. IS! DEMOCRATS EIGHT KILLED EXPRESS OPINION COLLISION THE RIGID CROSS EXAMINATION OF MR, LOVE 1 '1? If 1 I I THISJ0R1G two Passenger.Trains Collide Near Staples, Minn, -r Both Trains Were Running at a High Rate of Speed TWO PASSENGERS AMONG THE DEAD Cause of Wreck Said to be on Account of Reading Order Wrong by the Crew of West Bound Train Staples, June 20.

Two Northern Pacific passenger trains collided near this point at an early hour this morning. Six of the train crews were killed and two passengers. Ten others were injured. At the time of the accident both trains were running at a high rate of speed, and the crash came just as one of the trains emerged from a deep fill. Both engines were torn to shreds and several of the coaches were smashed into kindling wood.

The accident, it is said, was due to the engineer and conductor of the West bound train reading their train order wrong-. SPEAKING AT PROVIDENCE. Good Crowd Out Last Night Dr. H. B.

Alexander for Commissioner. The speaking in Providence township last night was well attended. Speeches were made by Messrs. J. a.

Bell, W. C. Dowd and W. C. Maxwell.

The primary question was the matter under discussion, and the Democrats present expressed themselves satisfied, and expressed their intention to attend the primaries in force on July 5th. There' were several Democrats present who had signed the protest against the nrimarv. After having the matter fully explained they expressed their unqualified opposition to an independent ticket, and their determination to stand by the Democracy. The sense of the meeting was taKen after adjournment upon the matter of a cnunt.v commissioner, and it was for Dr. H.

Q. Alexander for county com missioner. EXCURSION TO WILMINGTON. To Be Run By Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. For some time Pritchard Memorial Rantist church has been considering thft matter of running an excursion to Wilmington, but only today was the matter finally settled and the date agreed upon, July 15th.

Traveling Passenger Aeent Leard met the com mittee and a contract was made today for two of the Seaboard Air Line's best trains, and a number of new coaches are promised. It is DroDosed to make this an annual excursion and from the fact that no ether excursion has been booked for this triD iudsrine: by the encour agement already given the promoters of this plan, a very large numDer win go to the city by the sea on the date mentioned. Trains will likely leave at 7. a. returning following day leav ing Wilmington at 5 p.

m. VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CO. Secure Apartments In Savannah For Fall Business. Savannah, June 20. The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company has secured apartments for the opening of division headquarters in this city next fall.

It is reported that The Savannah office will be the most, important the company will haveV Prof. Dowd Re-elected. Prof. Jerome Dowd, whk has been at the University of Wisconsin at Madison for the past year as Lecturer in Sociology, has been re-elected to that position and will return next fall. Prof.

Dowd is very much pleased with the work at the University of Wisconsin as well as the climate. Prof. Dowd has not yet decided upon his Dlans for the summer. Tourist Party Here. A party of tourists are here for a week or so, stopping at the Buford.

The party includes R. E. Reimon, of Townsend, Miss L. E. Blake of Tallahassee, E.

D. Moore, of Tal- InViaceoo unci 1 Pnwpll nf T.ennir. Two Murderers Hung. Baltimore, June 20. Frank Jones-and John Johnston, the neeroes who murdered Israel Radetsky, the Hebrew peddler, were hanged at.Ellicott O.Hsr npar hera'this morninsr.

w- a CLEVELAHD'STALK Clark Howell of Atlanta Constitution Says Injury to Democratic Party Began With Cleveland GOV. BECKHAM SAYS NO REORGANIZATION Senator MoneyCalls on Democrats to Get Together on Vital Points Josephus Daniels' Opinicn New York, June 20. Telegrams from prominent Democrats in the South are being received here today commenting on Mr. Cleveland's speech last night at the Tilden Club. Hon.

Clark Howell, of the Atlanta Constitution and a Democratic national committeeman says: "Cleveland has never been a pacificator. When he says, "the Democratic party is far from political insolvency, but no one should be offended by the suggestion that its capital and prospects have suffered serious injury," he states promise that is true, but follows it with suggestion that would have -become him to have omitted. Mr. Cleveland should know bv this time that the serious injury to Democratic capital pros pects, began with himself and his ad ministration. Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, says that no reorganization is need al.

particularly from inconsistent Josephus Daniels, of North Caro Jina says that Democrats would be glad if Mr. Cleveland would come back and undo the wrong he com mitted in '96. Senator Money, of Mississippi, says to put an end to crimination and get together on vital points. The Local Democrats are jubilant and exneot. bia: results from the speech.

Mr. Cleveland left New York for Princeton today. He refused to further discuss last night's speech. He said: "As far as I am concerned, last night's meeting is over. There is nothing for me to add to my remarks." In his speech last night Mr.

Cleve land said in nart: "I have been urged to participate in this occasion bv those who have assur ed rne that this handsome structure is to he dedicated t.onisrht to the rehabi litation and consolidation of the Demo ciatic party, under the inspiration of a name which during the days ot Demo ciatic strength and achievement, was honored every Democratic household. Such an assurance made to one who followed with hearty devotion the leadership of Samuel J. Tilden when living, and who has since found in his career and fame the highest incentive Continued On Third Page.) TODAY BY VIOLENT A Rumbling Sound Accom panies the Trembling of the Earth The People Were Panic Stricken Vienna, June 20. It is reported here that violent earthquakes accom panied by rumbling noises have oo f-nrred throughout Tyrol. Crockery pictures were thrown down and people became panic stricken.

Mr. Miller Honored. Mr. J. m.

Miller, who was in the ('ity yesterday, returning from the Hankers Convention, brought here a stylish and handsome token of esteem Presented by the North Carolina Bank-Association in the shape of a c't glass pitcher with cups. lhe following is engraved on the Pitciior; j. M- Millei.t Jv In appreciative remembrance. N. C.

B. A. 1902." AUSTRIA IS SHAKEN ARTHQIIAKE Gastonia Mill Man Question ed Long and Often by Counsel For the W. L. Wells Co of Vicksburg COURT LINGERS LONG ON A BANK DEPOSIT Interest Continues in This Big Suit, The Court Room Being Well Fiiled When Court Opened Today The cross examination of Mr.

J. F. Love in the case of the Wells Company vs. Gastonia Manufacturing and 0 Avon Mills was resumed this morning in the Circuit Court. Mr.

Murray Smith conducted the examination. Mr. Smith: "What's this entry here April 24, 1900, $50,000 stock?" Ought it not to be 1901. Mr. Love: "There's a slight error here.

It ought to be 1901." Witness then produced the journal showing the entry dated "1901." "Mr. Smith: "Your book there shows that on April 24, 1900, you charged up Mr. W. L. Wells with fifty thousand stock?" "Yes, sir." Mr.

Smith: Referring to a conversation between Mr. Wells and Mr. Love in Gastonia. Mr. Smith said: "Didn't Mr.

Wells say that he did not want to get his friend, Mr. Willis into this thing until it was an assured fact?" "No." Do you knew Abbott, of Abbott and Stephens? I do." Mr. Smith, then read letters one from Abbott and Stephens to Mr. Love, enclosing copy of an advertisement which contained a reference to Lorav stock, advertising siou.OOO Lorav stock. The capital stock was advertised as 000,000, with $100,000 for "sale by Abbott and Stephens.

Mr. Love said that he bought this was the advertisement about which Abbott and Stephens had written him: September 12. 1900. W. L.

Wells Company, Vicksburg: We are anxious to see Mr. W. Wells and arrange our business with him. When vill he be here. (Signed), J.

F. LOVE, Treas. Another letter was read from Mr. L. Wells to Mr.

Love, saying that they had forgotten to ask him about ar rangements for paying for the season's shiDment. Mr. Love replied that he wished to make settlements uromptly and was xnen making arrangements wim me National Surety Company by which to then making arrangements with the make the payments A later letter dated October 22nd, 1900 to Mr. Wells from J. F.

Love, Treasurer, stated that arrangements had been completed with the National Surety Company and giving directions for further purchases of cotton. Later, Mr. Love wrote that he had nrefected arrangements for obtaining money and would remit early. This money was secured from the Loan and Exchange bank of Columbia $100,000. Letter written in January 2, 1901 to Mr.

Love: "What about paying for some cotton. We have made special efforts to serve you as best we could. Telegram from W. L. Wells February 1.

1901: VWhat about paying us some money." Letter to W. L. Wells, February 2, 1901: "I have paid in your fifty thousand dollar stock. Please have, our account With your house credited with this amount. (Signed), J.

F. LOVE. Mr. Love stated that after October 4, 1900 most of his letters to W. L.

Wells were marked "personal," in ac cordance with a request of Mr. Wells, after he had written regarding Loray stock, Mr. Wells desiring that this mat ter be known only to himself and Mr. Love. Mr.

Smith: "When was the Loray organized under the North Carolina corporation laws?" "On July 8, 1901 with Geo. A. Gray president." "Is Mr. Wells' name in the list of stockholders." I think it is. I mailed notices to all of the stockholders.

"Was Mr. Wells represented at the meeting of stockholders." "I represented him by proxy." "How could you issue stock before you were organized?" don't, know. We issued it." "Mr. Love and Mr. Gray on the 24th of April before the company was or ganized, assumed to issue stocK "Yes, sir." "Mr.

Love according to the books' of On Fifth Page.) REV. DR. EUGENE A. HOFFMAN. (Copyright, 1902, by W.

R. Hearst.) New York, June 20. Dr. Eugene Augustus Hoffman, the richest Ameri can clergyman, is dead. Not onJy was he a man distinguished on account of his mental attainments, but from the important position which he occupied in the reliqious world.

He was dean of the General Theological Seminary His estate is valued at his most valuable Drooertv in New York being the Hoffman House. EXODUS OF MINISTERS ON VACATIO Minister Wu Has Again Been Honored by His Government Many Ministers Leave Capital This Month Washington, June 20 The usual summer exodus of the diplomatic corps is about to begin. Ambassador Cambon sails for France Sunday. Aspiroz goes to Mexico next week. Brun will start for Denmark ami Pin da to Switzerland about the same time.

Minister Wu has received the Chinese newspapers containing copies of the edict announcinghis appointment as one of the ministers to adapt the code of foreign laws to the Chinese practice but has not received the edict himself. He is not sure whether this asignment would involve his return, as much work might be done in this country. FIRST COTTON BLOOM. Providence Township Carries Off 1902 Honors In Mecklenburg. Providence township comes to the front with the first cotton blooms.

The first bloom reported was on Mr. J. A. Blakeney's farm. It was seen on Wed- npsrtnv.

The first, hlnnm received at this office comes from Mr. L. H. Rob- inson. Mr.

Robinson sends word along with it that Providence township Democrats will be in full bloom at the Democratic primaries on July 5. Vester Service at St. Mark's. Vesper service with lecture will be held this evening at St. Mark's Lutheran church, beginning a't 8:30.

MAJ.FULLER ARRIVES IN TODAY He It Was Who Executed the Order of General for the Extermination of Phil ippines Over Ten Years Old New York, June 20. Major Fuller, who executed General Smith's order of "exterminating all insurgents over ten years" in the Philippines, arrived here this morning in command of seven hundred marines. The Major is in fine STiirit.s. He declined to discuss his trial and acquital by a court martial or the ac tion whih led to the charges and trial. Lawn Party Tonight.

The Cheerful Workers of Twelfth Street Baptist church will give a lawn party tonight the lawn of Mr. J. N. iFidler on North street. As the pro ceeds go to the church lot a large crowd is desired and a nica time nrom- Iised to all.

DIPLOMATS ARE NEW YORK TALBOTT W. R. Hearst.) stirred oves the refusal of Miss "While We Were Marching Through nitv are discussion the matter, and have broken out afresh among1-' thj EMMA GOLDMAN THE ANARCHIST IS II She is Said to be Leading the Mob Against the Silk Mills of That City Companies Are Ordered to Hoboken Patterson, June 20. Emma Goldman, the famous anarchist, arrived here to day and is leading the mob against the silk mills. Four companies of militia have been ordered to Hoboken to guard the silk mills there.

Six of the Hacken- sack mills are closed today. TROOPS ARRIVE. Paterson. N. June 20.

The first and second battalions of the First regi ment and the Essex Troop Cavalry of Newark, six handred in all, arrived here this morning in answer to Mayor Hinchcliffes call. The? mayor is determined to stop the rioting and today the manufacturing districts will be guarded. REPORT DENIED. As To BelgenFand Being In Disabled State. London, June ,20.

Agents here of the American line have heard noth ing of the report circulated here that the American liner Belgenland, which left Queenstown yesterday for was returning to Queens-town. Queenstown dispatches say the ves sels that have arrived there today have not sighted any disabled steamship. Crank At White House. Washington', June 20. Cary J.

McAllister, of No. 45 Crawford Newark, N. called at the Whote House this afternoon and was arrested and held for examination into his mental condition. He was armed with a revolver, which he said he wanted to use on a meas-merist who was ready tokill him. He said his troubles 'followed his rejection by a Newark girl.

Fatally Burned. Pittsburg, June 20. Annie Reno, aged ten, was fatally burned today while playing near a rubbish fire, rear Robinson's hotel. The four who rushed to her assistance, were also seriously burned. PATERSON MISS LAURA (Copyright, 1902, by All Louisv Talbot, a young schoolgirl, to sin onrnio TpsrhAf narpnts and the i vuwiivi the ante-bellum war spirit seems" to old wearers of the gray.

MISS ROOSEVELT RESTING. Spends Quiet Time WithHer Grand father Near Boston. Boston, June 20. Miss Alice Roose velt, who is visiting her grandfather, Mr. Geo.

C. Lee, will remain here un til June 25, the day after the Harvard commencement. This is the second visit of the eld est daughter of the President this year to the beautiful Lee estate at Chestnut Hill. She will join the President when he comes here and will take her departure with him. Miss Roosevelt takes every oppoi- tunity to visit her grandfather, and at Chester Hill she is surrounded oy several aunts who have entertained her cinre hfir childhood days.

During her visits here she lives a life of absolute rest and quiet. No fashionable functions are ever planned for her, and it i rhipflv hpcause she is far removed from the cares and responsibilities that Hpvnlvp uDon the eldest daugntei of the President that she goes out to Chester Hill. Mica Roosevelt yesterday attended tho rvmntv Club races. She was driven to Clyde Park uy her relatives, and fn a box in the memDers" grana siauu she was much sought. The tact tnat the President's daughter was at the rarpa wa? uassed from moutn to mouth, and tried to get a peep at her.

OCEAN BED IS DEEPER. Marked Changes i-rom voican.t. Force Near St. Vincent. Barbados.

June 20. Changes in the bed of the ocean along the western coast of St. Vincent will necessitate a careful survey to make navigation safe in that neighborhood according to Dr. Jaggar, oiniuvaiu 7T5T.citv who. as one of the party of scientists sent to the West Indies to investigate the recent vuica eruptions, has made a special study the British island.

Where, before the outoreaK 'jj. nrr, SmifriM-fi and Mount Pelee, there existed solid land, is now deep water, as yet unsounded, which ex- tends at the base oi ms" and vertical, formerly a considerable distance from the shore. ta rrfTQi osivs tremendous suu- marine disturbances have occurred and the breaking of the cables after the first eruption of May 8 was prob ably due to landslides aiong me ucu thfi extent of which can- not yet be determined. The cables, all probability, were snapped asunder under the weight of the enormous masses thrown upon them fromhe higher portions of the ocean bed. Will Not Effect Uncle' Sam.

Washington, June Navy Department has been notified that te strike in West Virginia coal fields will not prevent the contractors who supply the coal for the war vesels fulfilling their contracts. iU.