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44 rr-KtV A' wC A A iiT fms PAPSRr44 Years Old CHARLOTTE; N. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1897. VOLUME XLIT NUMBER 2276 professional. mm km banking. SHIPS IN DISTRESS.

TO PROHIBIT PASSES; SALARIES REDUCED. CLERKS CUT DOWN, BUT MEMBERS IH THE LEGISLATURE bill to prevent breaking up of poutical meetings: GENUINE SO THE PHYSICIANS DECIDED IN 6REENSB0R0 THIS MORNING. I COMPTROLLER ECKLES WRITES TO THE VARIOUS GOVERNORS. Wants Them to Rssom mod Changes in Legislation to Secure Bank Statistics. North Carolina Already Has an Excellent Law in This Re-sped.

By Telegraph to The News. Washington, D. Jan. 23. James H.

Eckles, comptroller of the Treasury, has sent a letter to the Governors of all the States asking them to recommend legislation to secure uniformity in the collection of banking statistics in the different The revised statutes authorize the Comptroller to make a statement: in his annual report exhibiting the resources and liabilities of banks and banking companies and savings banks, organized under tbe laws of the Beveral States and Territories There is no other officer in the United States charged by 'law with the duty of collecting and publish ing banking statistics, It is necessary therefore for the Comptroller to have tbe required information. At present a number of the States make no provisions for the submission of reports from banks and bankers to any officer of State, In North Carolina the statistics of banks and banking are collected by the State who requires each bank to publish regularly a full statement of its resources and liabilities. The statistics are there fore easily available. I SENATE TO ACT ON TREATY. It Will Probably be Ratified, but Sentiment Is Not Universally Favorable.

By "Telegraph Xo The News. Washington, Jan. 22. Senator Sherman denies that there is an agreement with Olney to prevent action this session regarding Senator Hoar this morning introduced a resolution from the "Boston chamber of commerce prajing for the ratification of the treaty and spoke in praise of the general terms of the treaty, but deprecated the clamor for ratification as interfering with successful action, Senator Sherman gave notice tha the committee on foreign affairs will act promptly on the treaty. Senator Cullom eays he will vote for the treaty if it does not hurt the United States, and says action in the.

Senate will not be delayed although the sentiment regarding the treaty is not universally favorable, Senator Lodge tells the country the treaty cannot be considered and passed'in twenty four hours. Hasty action might retard arbitration for years, he says. He denies there, is unnecessary delay, and says grave differences of opinion must be ett-tled. V-j Sewall says he is opposed to tbe arbitration of questions of national honor, territorial claims or the Nicaragua canal question, Hawley says the Senate is for arbitration and ppace 11 Morgan objected to furthtr debate on the treaty, and routine business was taken up. The Military Academy appropriation bill is being considered.

The Bankruptcy bill is the order of business in the Senate Monday. The Cuban resolution if taken up cannot be acted upon. A direct motion to make it regular business will be defeated. STRONGER MORE COMPACT. The Future of Democracy as Pictured by a Young Democrat.

Representative Swanson, -of Virginia, one of the most prominent of the younger democrats in the House has this to say in a public interview about the future of the; democratic party: "There will be no reorgani-tion of the democratic party. It is today stronger and more sQ.nipact; more aggressive and buoyant than any defeated party ever was before. Without intimida'ioh, coercion, or corruption a vast majority of the voters of this country today are in accord with it Having divorced itself from the present administration, it is building near the affections and the interests of the masses The democratic party will continue its aggressive fight. for both gold and silver as legal tender money and against special privileges to trusts, combines and corporations. Those who failed to act with us in the last election will most of them return to the party.

Many have already done so. No concessions in principles or policies will be made, though, to gain the support of these. Shorn of their power of patronage and discredited as loyal democrats those who do not return will not be potential for evil in the future. The democracy pro-, poses to beat no retreat from the ad-vanced grounds it has taken." Miss Lillie Atkinson, of Wilmington, is visiting Mrs. W.

H. Barkeley, on North Pine street. fliTGEO. W. GRAHAM.

Office 7 West Trade St. PfScucr limited to Eye, Ear. Nose Throat. Apr 3, 1996 giT e7 pTkeerans, Dentist, o5ce7 Tr.de 'CbaHolt- 2. 1S9J 1 fjgOUL HARRIS, ttorney and Coutiselior at Law 14 and 18 Lw Building.

TBORNE. MAXWELL KEEBANS. Atiorneys at Law, officc 1 and 3 LawBuiiding. Oct 2 l5 pharr. i XI.

Attorney at kw Office No. 14 Liw Building. LaRKSON 13UL8, Attorneys at Law, Office No. 12 Law Building. RS.

M. A- T. A. BLAND Dentiets. No.

21 North Tryon St Charlotte, N. C. TVRi'wr H. WAKEFIELD. bo bia office in the Hunt buildinp.

i ainsdarine December except ou Wednesday and Thursday of each week. Ilia practice limited to Ev, Ear. Nose ard Throat. )RS. JO MBS GIBBON Physicians and Surgeons, Office: No.

21 North Tryon Street. Charlotte. N. C. If ou want toluok nice, send your Linen to the i hare the best laundry in Nonb Carolina, and goaranteo ou irit-tly fir.t-elas wotk.

CiiARtTTB Steam Lacsuit. JEWELRY, JEWELRY, SHELL ll.MRISOX, 40 SOUTH TRYON STREET. We have the handsomest line of Jewtl-rj to be found anywhere. Be-utiful Chifc-t-mii UiMa. Oold handle Umbrellas, rings, diamonds, etc SHELL HARRISON.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS WHY NOT COME AND bEE Ud? We hire the mott Complete Stock in the State, of WATCIIFS, JEWELRY and Slorlirxr Ki Tor nwplt iph. We will take great pleature in showing you through our a'ocK GARIBALDI BRUNS. Next to Gilreath cWa Shoe Store) No better preparation can be made for the hair than HUGH QTJININ HAIR TONIC. It keeps the Flair and 8Vp io perfect cMidi'Ion all the time Trial win 23 Cents. E.

H. Jordan Co. Pamp Agency. PreacriptionUta. Phone No-7 THE MODEL STEAM LAUNDRY.

The Rest and Latest I-nproved Macbin ery and rirxrl operat ire a enables us to do tbe BEST Work at the tufiai t-n Prices IVuMtc wark nromD'lv atltnded to t'orae ns on Church sirt cer the Court lloute. i Modsx Steam LacanaT LAND FOR SALE. 8. VI irm nt annA land cheSD 88 dilt on the Carolina Central Railroad. miles east of Lincolnton.

Lincoln county. Most of it Apply Dbmocbat unce. NOTICE Is given, that as application wll be mai to the neit session of tb Legis latare of North rxolinat to incorporate the-Pe pie's Benevolent Relief Associa tion of North Carolina." J. YOUNG. flee 8 lm.

T. L. ELLIOTT. iTtmnnicntal i 'Works. Granite Honaaea'a a Specialty.

iOENTS fORIRON FENCES. W. Trade Street, Ck axlott C. COLD WAVE AND SNOWSTORM ALL OVER THE EAST. Snow as Far South as Carolina.

Vessels go Ashore in the Dense Snow Storm. Railway Traffic De-- layed. By'TelegTaph' to The News. Washington, Jan. 28.

The temperature today at Chattanooga, Raleigh and Augusta is six to twelve degrees above zero. At Charleston and Mobile it is eighteen, at Jacksonville twenty-two, at Tampa thirty, at Jupiter and south extremity of the United States forty degrees above. A high wind and snow prevails in Northern Georgia and along the Atlantic coart Danger signals from Key West to Norfolk have been hoisted. ASHOBE ON THE BOCKS. I New London, Jan.

28. The Central Vermont Steamship "Mohawk," from New York lor New London went ashore this morning in a blinding snow storm at Go? lien Point, east of Bartlett Lightship. The weather was so thick the officers lost their bearings. A strong wind blew the steamship on the rocky coast She i was badly stove in, with six feet of water in the hold; the bulkheads are gone. She has been pounding the rocks all the morning.

She has a large cargo. DEEPEST SNOW OP THE SEASON. I Washington, Jan. 27. The enow storm continued until "after midnight It is the heaviest of the season.

The thermometer here is ten degrees above zero, the 6now being dry and light While all railway trains are delayed street traffic is uninterrupted. The weather bureau reports snow as far south as North Carolina. The outlook today .1 is ior clear com, nortnwest wmas. UNKNOWN STEAHEK IN DISTBESS. West Hampton, Long Island, Jan 27.

Within a few miles of where the three masted schooner "Nahum Chapin" went down with all on board a week ago, an unknown steamer is this morhiog either ahsore or in distress A blinding snow storm is blowing off shore and the serf dashes upon the beach a mile or so just as on the morning the Chapin weat down--Signals of distress have been heard all morning, as if from an ocean liner. The atmosphere is thick while in the snow it is impossible to see the vessel or render aid. THE COLD SNAP IN NEW TOBK. New Yobk, Jan. 27.

Ten inches of snow has fallen in thirteen hours, breaking the record for some fears past There was a good breeze which caused drifts and interfered somewhat with traffic on railways and in the harbor, i The storm cen tre is expected to shift today. BLIZZABD IN NEW ENGLAND. Boston, Jan. 28. High win Is prevail and a heavy snow lies on tbe ffround.

delavine'all traffic. The blizzard prevails throughout England. I ROUGH WEATHEB ON THE BIA- i London, Jan 28. The American liner "New York" arrived this morning after a rough passage. Among the passengers is the French journalist, Brouard, who eays he has won a wager by making a circuit of the world under- adverse conditions within eleven months.

1 The "Germanic" arrived roni New York, having experinced violent gales. Two of her life boats are badly damaged. New York, Dec 25 The thermometer this morning is five degrees above zero hererepresenting a gradual fall of fifteen degrees during the night The extreme cold has occasioned great suffering among the poor of the city. 1 The signal service" reports further fall probable tonight TERRIBLE COLD IN NORTH WEflT. St.

Paul, 1 Jan. 25. The coldest weather this winter thus far was experienced last night and today tbe mercury being from twenty to thirty degrees below zero. Last night the weather bureau recorded eighteen degrees below zero. Specials from Rochester, say today is tbe coldest there is many years.

COULDN'T SPEAK FOR CUBA. Tnrple Talle to Get Ibe Hot Aeted TJa-oe. Washington, Jan. 25. Senator Chandler today introduced in the Senate a resolution that no person shall be tried in a United States court for aiding the cause of the Cuban insurgents, The resolution was referred to the judiciary committee Attorney General Harmon has officially informed the Senate of the agreement with the reorganization committee of the Union Pacific railroad enclosing a letter from the president authorizing agreement 1 The Senate has taken up the military academy appropriation bill, preventing Senator Turpie from speaking on Cuba, although he is prepared to claim the floor at the first opportunity.

The Senate foreign relations committee has discussed the arbitration treaty without action Tbe discussion was confined to the Nicaragua canal. Several amendments were informally suggested adjourned nntiPWeiJiesday. WANT TO STOPTHEIR USE BY PUBLIC OFFICULS. Bill Passed MaklDK Ballroads X.iatl for Dtmiii to Freight or sK8g- -Kill to Allow Uta Ooveroor to Remove tho Of-flears of tha AT Boad. Special to the New.

Raleigh, N. Jan. 27 In the Legislature this morning the resolu tion requeating the Governor to ob tain for the Legislature the total salaries of railway its second reading. Senator Clark, of Halifax, today introduced a bill to prohibithe use of free passes by public officials. A bill was introduced in the House this morning to punish wife-beaters with thirty nine lashes.

The bill was passed making rail ways liable tor any aamage acme baggage and freight A bill was introduced by Repre sentative Hancock to give the Governor power to remove the State proxy and directors of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad, if he deems they have been unfaithful and negli- gent Mr. Hancock says the purpose 01 tne Dill is to protect me oiace, -a a a 11 I i xv. 1 against tne recent coange 10. laws of the railroad company. 1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Newell Case on Trial Today Several Damage Suits Compromised. Solicitor Webb has filed his re port stating that he has examined mrm ST 11 1 the clerk omce iuecKienourg ronntv. as the law directs, and finds the office in good condition and well kept. I In a cnsi nf the Loan snd Sav ings Bank and others vs. the Elliott furniturei company, K.

a. uuncan It. QO Kf was given juugmeui. xui w. The case 01 A.

lanagan, aa- ministrator of Sarah J. Flanagan vs. the i Carolina Central railway companyJ was compromised, judg- 1 2 ment oeing renuereu iut piam-tff in Rn of $800. Miss Flan agan was employed at the AdaCot- 1 i it ton Mille; and was Kiiiea uy me trai while crossing the tract- The case of Brevard Nixon, ad ministrator of Joseph Clarence TTnwiA vr. the Carolina Central rail road company was compromised, the plaintiff being given juagment xu the sum of S170U.

Mr. nowie was killed near Matthews, July 20th, 1896. Tbi3 administrator sued for $10,000. i Judgment was meu iouaj mc case of J. u.

unurcn vs. x. Stanlv. MarvE Stanly and B. E.

Stanly, providing that the plaintiff recover tne amount 01 iwu xiutco mentioned in the complaint, one amounting to $428.96 and the other to $224 86. A Aivnrrf. was granted Mattie Henderson from James Henderson. Tn the. case of Mary A.

Prattler ts. Edward P. George judgment was rendered in favor of tne plaintiff, directing the, defendant to convey to the plaintiff in fee simple his inter--estin the' land mentioned in the complaint In the case 01 a. it. uowies b.

o. XfOnv. indment was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $704. The case 01 Mrs. jnza ju.

xicwci vs. tbe Southern Railway has taken up tbe time of the Superior court today. A Mrs. INeweli, tne conaucwr uu brakeman of the train and a number of other witnesses were examinea this morning. FUNERAL OF DR.

DAVIDSON. Bold From St. Petorja EpIimpuvm Tbla AftaraooB. The remains of the late Dr. Joseph xr n.Tionn arrived here Ji evening from Louisville, where he died, baturaay at me remucuuc his son, Dr.

John Davidson. The fuperal was neia Monaay ai- ternoon at pur o'clocfe irqm ou Peter's Episcopal chmrch. Dr. Davidson was one of the most prominent physicians in the county, wnere-ne naa ueeu iu muic many years, lie was a native, ui nimrlnttp and here snent his life, except a period of eight years spent Ala in the practice 01 meuiuiuc iu batna. His death id mourned by a Lrge circle of friends and relatives.

The following were the pall bear- era at the iunerai: o. Capt. F. Bason, Maj. U.

uowa, Dr. E. Nye Hutchison, CapV A. G. Brenixer, F.

I. Osborne. Honorary. Judge A. Burwell, Capt Jno.

Wilkes, Capt P. Waring CoL H. a Jones, H- G. Springs, W. C.

Maxwell, J. A. Bell, J. D. ifnii Chan.

H. Duls. D. E. Mc- McDowell, -Dr.

Geo I W. Graham, Dr. J. W. Hayta E.

Tj. Latta. ,1 Contested Cases Come op Friday. Mr. J.

Keerans returned at noon Friday from Kaleigfii where he has been arguing the Mecklenburg contested election cases or tne.con-te8teesThe argument" has been completed, but -tbe committee will not meet to decide lhe question -nn- tU next Friday. Mr. Walter Henry did not return home. iS'l HOLD THEIR PER DIEM. Dockery's Resolution That Members Return One-fourth of Their to the Treasury Was Lost An Omnibus Bill to Regulate the Affairs of Railroads," Telegraphs and Telephones.

8peclal to The News. Raleigh, Jan. 23. A bill was introduced in tbe House today to place the steamer "Lilly in the bands of tbe State Division of Naval Reserves. Hou8er introduced a bill to amend tbe Railway Commission so as to elect tbe commissioners by popular vote; to make the rental of telephones from 12 to $18 yearly; to make passenger rates from 1 to 2 cents a mile; to make telegraph charges fifteen cents for ten words and one cent for eacb additional word; and also to suppress trusts and combines by imposing a penalty of forfeiture of charter on those out of the State and $5,000 fine on those in Statef to provide for public school supervision, and to make the terms of registers of deeds four years.

The reso- ution to appoint a sub-committee to take testimony in the Young- rough ton case was tabled by a strict party note. The bill to reduce the clerkB sal aries in tbe House to four dollars a day was passed; the amendment to reduce the salaries rf members to three dollars a day was lost, a3 the constitution provided for tbe compensation of members. Representative Dockery introduced a resolution that each member re turn to the treasury one-fourth of his salary. There was an hour and a half of discussion, and the resolution was finally lo3t. The Populists voted against it.

DEATH OF MRSfEWELL fir. John Woodsldes Dead -Mrs. C. V. Rich Passes Away.

Ur. C. W. Rich, of at ber borne in that place Tuesday morning. She leaves a husband and two children.

The funeral was held edi iy rom the Presbyterian church at'Newell's of which she was a member, the services being con-: ducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Newell. iticn was a uevuteu wife and fond mother. fr Woodsides.

one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Huntersville, died at that place .1 TT Monday evening at nve ciocs. jae onfferpd for veara from cancer. AJSVXA a and death came as a relief to his sufferings. He was in his seventy-fifth year- He leaves 'a wife and m-r Two of his sons, Mr. J.

M. Woodeides and Mr. John WnoaMpB. are residents of Char lotte. He was a charter member of Lodce.

No. 3G6. A. F. and A.

M. at Huntersville, and bad been for many years a prominent u.cnn Ilia funeral was held Tues day afternoon from the Presby terian church at liuntersviue, nev. Mr. Griei officiating. He was laid to rest with Masonic honors.

Tir. TVilliam B. Fewell. of Ebenezer, S. died Monday night on nVlrvV.

She was a Miss Aenes Alexander, Bister of Dr. J. B. TIT TA Alexander, ana Mr. v.

v. aiu-rtf rhi'itT. and was related to a number of prominent people in nlecKlenourg. rer uiu ujv.u.. by a laree circle of fiiends.

She leaves a nusoanu sou oi all grown. Tbe funeral was held Wednesday, the remains beng interred in the'Ebenezer cemetery. SUPERINTENDENTS MEET TONIGHT At Chapel Hill To Discuss Public School Matters. Pmpsr. TTtt.t N.

C. Jan. 25. The annual meeting of the North Carolina Superintendents hpld here todav and to morrow, the first session taking place at 7:30 clock tonignt. Among the papers to be presented 'Civilization's Demands Upon Teachers, or New Demands upon TAnnrte Harmonious- ly," by Superintendent C.

W. Toms, of Durham. "A Working Hypothesis of iiu-calion," by Superintendent E. S. What and now in English Gram- mar," by supenntenaeni, aic ham, Charlotte.

"Relation of the Schools to the tr.i i rvtmrnomiiil interests iUllUtu auu of the Country," Superintendent John J. Winston. ii in the Wilmincrton HUiUlVUW Public'Schoola," by Superintendent ir a "VVila Wilminpton. iJi. V.

"A Course in Reading and Litera- ture, by Supenntenaeni u. m. Thompson, SUtesville. n.rrfMf TThL Afternoon. ii- "Rxitfio hn lives near JS1I.

MWUU married to Miss HatUeMc-Connell Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 of (V. raidpnrfl of MrS- XdJ- tie Pharr, Nov 604 North Tryon street They will reside at Mr. Beattiei home, mear Lodo. 7 Starts a Lively Debate in the House- After Several Amendments, Was Referred To Change Time of Holding Mecklenburg Courts'. 1 Special to The Raleigh, N.

Jan. 22. This was another "bill day" in the Legis lature. Bills were introduced in the House; by Wilson to change the time of holding the courts, in Gaston, Stanly and Mecklenburg counties; to change the charter of Wilmington. The bill making it ia misdeam: eanor, publishable by fifty dollars fine and imprisonment for thirty days, to wilfully disturb a political meeting, was under 'discuesion until the end of the days session.

It tvas opposed by Schullen-and Cunnin'g-hanx and favored by Tusk and aU the Republicans. on to table the bill was defea ote of sixty to twenty. An amendment iking it a misdemeanor leakier to use vulgai language. Cooke mat nt to include the sta was final referrctfl! committee i i A bill to inc5rtJUii. lhe Moore cour ty and Western Railroad passed todrf.

There was much opposition at first because it was thought the road would parallel the North Caro lina railroad. HDUSE DECIDED TO ADJOURN. I -r. j. To Attend Alderman's Inaagoratlon Tep Hours a Lfgal Working; Store nil Factories Ki quired to frovlde Seats foj EmpIo)i.

Speiial to The News. Raleigh. Jan. 26 A bill was introduced in the House today to appropriate $34,000 for a dormi-tor for boys and an assembly roqm at the white department of the insti-tut on for the blind. he House decided to adjourn to- daj to attend the inauguration of President Alderman at the Univer-8ity tomorrow.

The vote on the motion was lose. A bill was introduced today to make ten hours a legal working day, and attaching a penalty for the vio lation of the act 'i A bill to change the law regarding degrees of homicide failed to pass. A bill requiring that 1 sats be pro-? yided for female employes in stores and factories was passed. A resolution to exclude lobbyists from the hall of the House is now under discussion. DR.

J. M. CURRY SPEAKS. To tne Xaglalature. BUI to Create an I-snrance Commlaaion.

A XMyorco BUI Tabled. By to The Naws. Raleigh, N. Jan. 25.

Bills were introduced in tbe House today to reeulate assignments; a resolution in favor of the election of United States Senators by popular vote; to change the charter of the Eastern Hospital for the Insane; a bill pror vidinff that county commissioners shall appoint township road over--seers. The bill allowing a woman a divorce when her husband is in the penitentiary was tabled. Dr. J. L.

M. Curry addressed the Legislature in the House at noon He was given a flattering reception. Governor Russell was present. L. T.

Brown, lessee of the Yar -borough House, gives up bis I lfease February let. The hotel will per ated by R. B. Raney. Senator Person (colored) has prepared a bill to establish! an Insurance Commissioner to have a salary of $2,000 and all the clerks necessary.

I WATSON FUNG AT BUTLER, Calla Him a "Despicable Character" Lobby Bill Tabled. Special to The News. Raleigh, Jan. 26. (3 p.

The "lobby 'bill has just been tabled The bill to pay special venire men for attendance on capital cases passed today; this includes Mecklenburg county. The Senate has passed a bill providing for a joint committee to recommend a reduction of all official salaries. A. Swinson today received the following letter from Tom Watson: "Butler is a very despicable character and his crushing 'defeat will cause no grief in any party." Or an Alexander Re-Union. The Qrr and 'Alexander families are soon to have a re-union.

The committee to arrange for the occasion are Messrs. J. L. Orr and Martin Alexander; they have decided to hold the re-union at Mr. J.

G. A. Orrt, three miles from the city. The date has not yet been announced. Mr.

John Tucker, a Travelling nan, is the VictimThree of Leading Physicians in Consultation. Jan. 25. Recent developments in the illness of Mr. John Tucker indicate that it is a genuine case of small-pox.

Three of the leading physicians of the city so decided in consultation today and Mr. Tucker is now undergoing treatment for that disease. One physician pronounced it smallpox Saturday morning, but it was not sufficiently credited until late last night for the city authorities to take any action. A portion of the board of aldermen met at the Ben-bow House about twelve (oclock Saturday, and as a resujpftheir conference the guests were'notified of small-pox being in the house. Within an hourLnearly all of th" guests bad repaired to other hotels and boardinnonses in the city.

A rrnTiarpmppra wprft mad ft at once to-removeMrTTucker from the ho- Via svoa ci -f a. TiMiao ICl CtUU. X1C TV CoO i VWA A 1VA mm WW secured for the purpose about four ImilpH from the citv of met ve8. ternoon for the purpose of taking some official action. The Ben bow House was ordered to be closed and the clerks, servants and remaining guests quarantined for several days.

The house in the! meantime will be thoroughly disinfected and every precaution will be taken to prevent a spread of the disease. The town isjery much excited over the metter and it is almOBt the sole topic of conversation. Some action was taken by the aldermen regarding vaccination, and it is thought every person in town will be urged to pndergo the operation. The physicians have generously coD8entea to charge a very low price, and the ciry will pay for those who are unaole to pay the fee them-selves As yet the case of Mr. Tucker is not at all serious- Many do not be iieye it to be a genuine case of small-pox.

Mr. Tucker is unable to account for his having taken small-pox, as he has recently been'only in portions of Virsinia and North Carolina. A case has been reported in Norfolk, but he was not exposeaco it. Mr. Tucker is native of Guilford county and is quite well known in the city, until a lew monms -ago he was with the Fisbblate clothing house, which position he gave up for travelling salesman for a Lunenburg crockery firm.

A specialist nas oeen seni ior ana will probablv arrive today, lhe people are anxiously awaiting the result of his examination of the case. I There will probably be no fnrfhpr afition on the part of the city authorities until a report is had from him. i WILL MONROE JOHNSON HANG 1 Petitions for and Against Commuta tion of His Sentence. The Governor Considering the' Case. Oovernor Russell is now consider ing the case of Monroe Johnson, the negro who was convicted qf burglary, in Mecklenburg superior court, and sentenced to be hanged; an appeal the supreme court sustained the decision of the lower court, and Governor Carr fixed a date for the execution.

Xfr Walter R. Henrv. the attorney AM.A a a mm a for Johnson, is doing all in his power to have the sentence commuieu 10 imprisonment for: life. To that end a petition has been circulated, ask. ine for the commutation of the sentence; this nas neen presemeu the Governor, and Mr.

Henry has made a personal appeal to the Gover nor in his behalf On tne other hand a counter-peti tion has been circulated by citizens of the community in which tne crime was committed, praying tne rinvprnnr neither to pardon the en- JI vavMwa A. t. minalnor to commute the death sentence; this large petition has been largely signed and also presemeu wj the Governor. The News has' information mat Governor Russell lis carefully con sidering the case and will announce his decision witnin tne next ww days. BLACKBURN BOUND OYER 1 To Court ia Sl.oee Boad Cod re a 10 Setting firm to tfcop OboerTor Oftlca.

The preliminaifeial of Charles Blackburn for setting fire to the Ohserver buildinsr was held at three o'clockMonday afternoon. After examining five witnesses. Mayor Wed dington bound him over to xne ou-perior court in a bond of $1,000. -Blackburn's mother; sat beside him during the xriaL Mr. Heriot Clarkson was his attorney.

Blackbmrn has practically confessed to having set the building; on fire- He tried to break in the safe, and not succeeding set fire to the gasoline can, that caused the explosion. He was employed in the Observer job i He is about nineteen "yeara old, yery small for his age nd frankly confesses to drinking, gambling, and his principal mental nourishment seemr to be dime Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for JlU areat U-wvenlnir and healtbfulness. Assurostlie IimmI alum and all forms of adulteration oiuuim to tha cheap brands. ROYAL UUHQ FOWSKB 5SW TOBK.

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TOWN AND COUNTY NEW Mrs. M. Biggers, of Clear Creek-, died Saturday, after brief illness, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and several small children. Mr.

James T. Ross spent Sunday with his mother at her home near Pineville. She has been very sick with pneumonia, but her condition is lightly improved. Miss Maggie Little gaxe a cob web party at her home near Martin-dale, Thursday night, honor of Miss Daisy Carr, of Charlotte. About twenty couples were in attendance.

Three Hundred Cases of "drip." The town of Graham, N. C. with about 1500 inhabitants, had, the first of the week, 300 cases of la-grippe. One druggist filled 200 prescriptions in one day. Cost of the Johnson Case.

The Monroe Johnson case has cost the county a good deal of money. Looking over the court records today it was found that the court ft es alone in the case amounted to. $174 -16. This does not include jury fees anything of that kind. Auction Sale of Horses and flutes.

Mr. R. A. Dodd, the horte deal will hold one of his auction sales at Wadsworth's stables Saturday at 11 o'clock. As usnal Mr.

Dodd has a fine lot ef horses and mul Parties desiring to buy will do well to attend this sale. Representative Craven at Home. Dr. W. Craven, Representative from Mecklenburg, arrived from Raleigh Saturday morning, and went to his borne in the country.

He eaid nothing bad been decided about the Mecklenburg contests, and the Charlotte Police Bill has not yet come before the Legislature. Contested Casee Called Tomorrow. The Mecklenburg contests come up in the House tomorrow morning, when the committee on contested elections will make its report These cases are Williamson and Clanton vs. Keid and Ran son. The cases ef Clarkson and Dowd vs.

Alexander and Craven will uot be called until after the contests now pending are decided. Death oflVtr. Charles Whltt Mr. Charlie Whitt, a well knowm printer, died Friday at o'clock at his home on 8outh Poplar street He bad been sick with la grippe for several weeks, and this was complicated with heart trouble. He leaves a wife and one child.

He married a Mies Jamison, daughter of Mr Robert Jamison. Mr. Whitt was a satire of Tern-ntoee. but bad been living in Charlotte five or six years. The Charlotte National Bank.

Progress is being made on tbe improvements to the banking bouse ef tbe Charlotte National Bank. It will be ready for occupancy about Feb. 1st The directors of this bank are young and successful business men of the community. They are" progressive and The News anticipates that they will make of the Charlotte National Bank a live and valuable institution both to tbe stockholders and the community. The bank officers are capable and experienced men.

The president, Mr. B. D. Heath, has for a long time been president of fleath bar.k, and the cashier, Mr. W.

II. Twitty, has been cashier of the same. Tiie bank starts out under tbe most favorable circumstances, and will receive a liberal share of thepatronf 9 of this community..