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THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PflESS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE. you XXXV NO. 6V)5 CHARLOTTE, N. SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 25, 1906 PRICE: 5 CENTS NEWS NORTH CHARLOTTE REALTY Yjb "oxii5 wen water Hawley 1, using well water 1. Faison resumed his speech, to the general water supply.

"The report of Dr. Anderson, one of the experts who came here shows that the fever at Elizabeth College was not due to the condition of the water. At the Presbyterian College where there were 112 boarders, the report shows, that there was but a single case, and it WRa nrnhahlir i-i PROPERTY LOSS AT VALPARAISO ALONE OVER $200,000,000 Conservative Estimate of Property Loss as Result of Earthquake and Fire is $200,000,000. Great Losses in Other Rains Continue. T-f i -i HV' 4 POQR CROP CONDITION INSURRECTION III I MEETING IN DISCUSSION or pUUESTIOII Special Meeting Called Yesterday Afternoon for th Purpose of Discussing the Closinr of Open Wells of the City.

Action in the Matter. Two Water Commissioner Present and TheT. Efforts Toward San itation Heartily Endorsed by the Board. Resolution by Dr, Faison. A stormy session of the fire and health commission, in conjunction with the health committee from the board of aldermen and the board of water commissioners was held yester day aiternoon in tne city nan.

mere we iv present at the meeting: Mayor 3. S. McNinch, chairman ex-offieio, J. A. Durham, J.

J. "Williams, J. I. Blake- iv. J.

K. Wolfe and Z. T. Smith; W. C.

Dowd and E. L. Kees ler from the board of water commis siouers: Dr. I. W.

Faison and M. P. Kirby, from the board of aldermen, and Cuv Physician Dr. F. O.

Hawley, and Superintendent of the Water Works, Pat. H. Williams. The meeting was calledby Mayor ilcXinch upon receipt of a letter from State Chemist Gerald McCarthy, in which was condemned specimens water taken from an open well on the property of Mrs. H.

M. Wilder located on East Eighth street. Two negroes who have been consumers of water taken from this well had died of fever and the report of Mr. McCarthy showed that fever germs were present and the water in unfit condition for use. Expressions of opinion were called for by the chairman as to what should he done in regard to the wells of the city.

It was decided after a lengthy discussion that every well in the city should be examined and wherever the water was found to be contaminated, it should be ordered closed. The members were unanimous in this action which was set forth in a resolution read by Mr. J. A. Durham.

itself to the problem of the open wells. It reached out further and further until the entire milk and water bated. Interesf 'increased when the question of the purification of the city water crept in. Mr. Keesler was soon on his feet.

'I want to set forth the position of the water commissioners. This board has nothing wnatever to do with the wells belonging to private individuals. We are only concerned with the water consumed by the public. As to the report which has gone abroad that fever at Elizabeth college was due to the city water, and the current suspicion that such was the cause, I want to say that it is absolutely without foundation of fact. Without the knowledge of the board of water commissioners, without their request or authority two experts came down here from the North, one from Washington and one from Boston, to make an examination of the situation at Elizabeth College.

They made their report, located satisfactory the cause of the outbreak of fever, and returned to their homes. The public has never seen these reports. They are still in tlie hands of the college authorities, and that is the reason the public is misinformed as to the position of this board on the situation at the college. There are reasons why these reports were not published, and I could name them, were it necessary. The water i commissioners have spared no effort to make the condition of the public supply perfectly sanitary.

From the very beginning they have been untiring and at no time derelict in' their duty. Samples of the water were immediately sent to experts, analyses have been made by at least five biologists, and right now daily reports are being sent to the public as to the condition of water. This board has not been negligent neither has it endeavored to keep the public ignorant of the facts. And we are now considering the proposition of hiring an expert to give his entire time to the purification of the water, and keeping it pure, at a salary of $1,500 per year. Dr.

Faison was asked to give his views on the question of closing up the wells: "I am in favor of closing every well in the city where the water is contaminated," said he, "but you cannot legally close up a man's well without giving him connection with the public water supply. The people are becoming educated to the dangers of infection, and whenever you put city water within reach of a man, show him the Peril of using water from a contaminated well, you will have no difficulty Jn closing up every well in the city." Just at this moment Dr. J. C. Montgomery, secretary of the Charlotte Academy of Medicine walked in and the chairman asked if he could make a report of the present number of cases jf fever in the city, showing those who have been using well Dr.

Montgomery said he had seen all but two physicians, Drs. Wilder and Graham, and could make the following official report: Dr. Austin, 9, cases, using well water. Dr. Irwin 14, using well water 4.

Dr. Gibbon 7, using well water 1. Dr. Faison 2, using well water 1. Dr.

Alexander 2, using well water 2. Dr. Walker 10, using well water 4. STO el Articles of Incorporation Filed With Clerk of Court Shares of Each Stockholder. The articles of incorporation of the North Charlotte Realty Company, the new corporation recently chartered by the State, today filed its incorporation papers with Clerk of the Court Russell to be placed on the books in the clerks office.

The papers set forth that the incorporators with the number of shares held by each are as follows: E. D. Latta, 125; W. E. Holt, 107; C.

W. Johnston, 89; J. E. Prior, 89; Mrs. H.

L. Spencer, executrix. 90. It is further set forth that the com pany shall have the right to develop the property in any manner desired, by educational or religious buildings, merchandise stores, erection of houses, general real estate business, etc. A September Wedding.

Invitations have been received in the city to the marriage of Miss Edna Ramsey of Statesville, to Rev. G. G. Parkinson of Duo West, S. which will be solemnize at the homo, of the bride on the evening of the 5th oi September, Rev.

J. H. Pressley, officiating. Miss Ramsey is well known in this county where she has visited a number of times. She was last year a member of the faculty of Linwood College.

She is ono of Statesville's most attractive and lovable young ladles. Rev. Mr. Parkinson is a member of the faculty of Erskine Theological Seminary and is a j'oung man of high intellectual endowments. Ho is one of the most learned men of the A.

R. P. Church. The young couple will reside In Due West. A Big 'Possum Captured.

Mr. Jay Hunter of this township captured yesterday afternoon a big 'possum and 12 kittens. The 'possum is the largest ever seen in captivity. It has an unusually large frame and weighs nearly 15 pounds, while the or dinary 'possum weighs only six to eight pounds. Mr.

Hunter carried the animal to his. home where he will try to raise the kittens. WILL EMPEROR, VISIT U. German Press Have Little Faith In Report that Emperor WUIian May Visit U. S.

By Associated Press. Berlin, Aug. 25. The recent discus sion on both sides of the Atlantic on the possibilities that Emperor William may visit the United States, have not been treated seriously by the German press. It is certain that ir is tne press, it is admitted tnat it is tne Emperor's long cherished' wishes, but it is regarded practically certain' it will wish.

STRUCK BY SURRY IS Negro Drives Over Little Willie Sharp this Morning Knocking Him Down and Breaking Several Bones. Negro Arrested and Locked up. This morning about 10 o'clock a car riage driven by Arthur Williams a tenant on the farm of Mr. J. M.

Cross of Huntersville' ran over Willie Sharp, a little white boy, inflicting painful and what may yet prove to be serious inju-' ries. The accident happened on West Eleventh street where the little fellow was playing. The negro with his wife and mother were enroute to Prattler Hill to attend the funeral of her grandfather and was driving at a live gait. He claims that he was try ing to avoid two buggies which were coming in his direction and also keep clear of the street car track, and his efforts to pass the vehicles he ailed to take notice of the boy who was on the streets. The tongue of the carriage struck the little fellow fairly knocking him down and rendering him unconscious for a short time.

Dr. Hawley was summoned and relieved him of his sufferings, drove him to the home of his parents who live near the Calvine Mills and bandaged his broken limbs. One of his legs was broken, the wrist- bone dislocated and there are. several other bad bruises that make the condition of the boy right serious. Officer J.

M. Earnhardt who lives in the vicinity of the accident saw what happened and rushed out to halt the negro who, he said, was driving on as if nothing had occurred. He was stopped in a short distance from the scene of the misfortune and held un til Officer Youngblood went down and brought him to the station. He was locked up, but afterwards released on $100 bond which was furnished by Mr. Cross.

Dr. Hawley later informed The News that the boy's wounds are not danger ous, bue very painful. He was resting comfortably this afternoon. ANOTHER BOMB THROWN. Eomb Thrown at Bendzin Killed Po- liqe Captain.

By Associated Press. Berlin, Aug. 25. A dispatch front Kattowitz announces that a bomb was thrown at Benzin, Russian Po-1-md killing Polico Captain Jaku-tik and two policemen and denger-" ously wounding another policeman. Miss Mary Thompson left today for Asheyille where she goes to accept a position as teacher in.

the city graded schools. BOY WOUNDED or on r. i- tueie, wuue at Elizabeth College with 80 boarders there were from 15 to 30 cases with the same water supply but a different milk supply. But the report further atiu wb mat tne general water supply was not good. Colon bacilli were round in the sample examined.

We can't have good water for a year or two, but I advocate the employment of competent men to be placed in a position to keep the water pure after it has been remedied of the present Continued on page 7. COMMISSION IN HIGH POINT. win near Matter Between Furniture A 1- Men and Railroad Jamestown Ex hibit. Special to The News. aign, Aug.

zo. The insurance loss Dy the fire which occurred in the Capudine Chemical Works on Salis bury street was adjusted today. The Chemical Company received a check for i Contrary to the general expectation the hearing of book publishers by the next book commission on books offered for adoption in the public schools was concluded today at noon. The com mission will begin executive, session Monday for the discussion of the mer its of the books. It is not known just when the adoption will take place.

The adoption involves something like five million dollars a year. The North Carolina Corporation Commission announces that a sesion of the Commission will be held in High Point on the question of the fur niture car famine which is declared by the manufacturers to be imminent. A telegram received last evening by the Commission from F. A. Tate of the Furniture Manufacturers' Association declared that the situation is now worse than it was a year ago when a similar course was taken by the Commission with the result that the shortage was overcome by the railroad company by special effort at the instance of the Commission.

There was a conference today be tween Governor Glenn and members of the special committee on North Carolina representation at the James town exposition during which the. ne cessity for a special state building was discussed. While no definite action was taken it seemed to be the concensus of opinion, that this state must have a building. Definite action will be taken within the next few weeks. RELIGIOUS FEBVER LED TOTRAGEDY Mrs.

Young, in Excess of Religious Fervor Following Advent of "Holy Rollers" to Set Herself on Fire Hoping Thereby to Reach Heavenly Throne. By Associated Press. San Bernardino, Aug. L5. In excess of religious zeal following the advent of the "Holy Rollers" in Southern California, Mrs.

Joseph Burton Young, yesterday set herself on fire," hoping by martyrdom in flames to reach the Heavenly throne. She drank oil from the lamp, poured oil on her hair and dress, lit matches and soon was writhing in the flames. Screaming she ran through the yard, her cries being tinged with prayers, such as the "Holy Rollers" use. Her husband caught her and smothered the flames but the woman is critical condition. Mrs.

Young is one of the several woman who have become fanatics after attendance at the meetings of the strange sect which teach that sacrifices like those in biblical days are still INDECENT SIGNS. Posting of Indecent Signs Causes Sensation at Durham. Special The News. Durham, Aug. 25 Mr.

W. F. Free-land, local manager of the Burton Bill Posting was this morning arraigned before Mayor Graham, for violating his order to remove the indecent signs that had been placed about the city. Instead of obeying the order additional signs were posted yesterday. Judgment was held up and Mr.

Free-land was given until 4 o'clock this afternoon to have them destroyed. Much sensation has recurred over the matter by the ministers and other people who are anxious to have the signs taken down. MANSION SET ON FIRE. Country Mansion of Prince Palavan-doff Set on Fire Princess Perished in Flames. By Associated Press.

Tifflis, Aug. 25. The- country mansion of" Prince Palavandoff at Okoni, was set on fire by peasants last night. The Princess was unable to escape and was burned to death. Rev.

Mr. Short, pastor of Dilworth Methodist church, and Rev. Mr. lot-ten, pastor of Calvary church, have returned from the country where they-conducted a protracted meeting this week, at Trinity church. 1 Donations to Destitute Pouring in From all Over World.

Newspapers to Re-appear. Plans tor Reception to Secretary Root at Valparaiso Changed. By Associated Press. Sanitago, Aug. 25.

A conservative estimate placed on the prouertv loss at Valparaiso as the result of tho earthquake and fire at 1200,000,000. The loss in the rural districts is im mense as not only residences of land ed proprietors, but the huts of the la borers have been completely destroyed. The cruiser Charleston, with Secretary Root on board, arrived at Punta Arenas. The Charleston wil reach Lota, 300 miles south of Valparaiso, August 29, where Secretary Root will, be received by the Chilean foreign minister and the American minister. Heavy rains are still falling at Valparaiso, making the misery still greater.

Donations are arriving from all parts of the world. Some idea of the state of affairs existins can be formed from the fact that a man rode on horseback from Valparaiso to Sanitago, a distance of SO miles, and could not obtain food or drink for himself or horse during the entire distance, owing to the desolation prevailing. All plans for tie reception of Secretary Root are changed as the result of the earthquake: The Secretary will arrive in Valparaiso September 3rd. The reception will be informal and he will come to Santiago to extend personal ondolences to President Riesco. Newspapers Re-Appear.

Vapalraiso, Aug. 25. All newspapers will re-appear tomorrow. Slight shocks occurred yesterday evening but no damage' is reported. MR.

CHAS. BADGER DEAD. Nephew of D. Died in. Asheville This Morning.

Mr. H. D. Duckworth received a telegram this morning from his sister, Mrs. O.

W. Badger, announcing the death in Asheville of her son, and Mr. Duckworth's nephew, Mr. Chas. Badger, who passed away this morning at 2.30 o'clock after a brief illness, resulting from heart-trouble.

Mr. Badger and his faimly were residents of this city for a number of years but moved to Asheville about 15 years ago. The deceased, was about 30 years of age, and. leaves a wife, who was Miss Summey, of this city, and four children. He is also survived by his parents.

Mr. Badger lived out at Biltmore but had been carried to a hospital in Asheville shortly before his death. Mr. Duckworth may go to Asheville this bvening to be with the stricken family if he can possible make arrangements to do so. The burial will probably be at Asheville, although it was" not positively known this morning what arrangements the family would make.

The deceased was well known to many people in this city, having visited here her many times since the removal his family to Biltmore. THE LYERLY PRISONERS. Still in Jail Here Will Be Taken to Salisbury for Trial Probably Sunday. The negroes. Geo.

Erwin, Henry Gillespie and the woman who escaped the violence of the mob on the fatal Monday night at Salisbury, when the Lyerly family were murdered, are btill in the Mecklenburg jail but will bo carried back to Salisbury tonight Sunday it is supposed to stand trial Monday in criminal court, on a charge of murdering the five members of the Lyerly family. There Is no fear of any more trouble at Salisbury, although all precaution that is deemed necessary will be taken to protect the negroes. The prisoners were brought to Charlotte, it will be remembered on Tuesday morning following the lynching, as was feared that the mob might undertake to wreak further vengeance on the remaining prisoners that night, following the lynch-ings. There have been no new developments in the cases as far as is pysBamn QTiri tho trial nmTnigos to at- tiact far less interest than that which was begun on Monday, Aug. 6th, and which was interfered with by the lynching, the cases being continued until Aug.

27th. "Star of Bethlehem." Owing to the inclement weather tho entertainment for the "Star of Bethlehem" was postponed from Aug. 13, to Aug. 27. All holding cards of invitation will please be present with their friends.

Music and refreshments. -Christian Science services Sun day' at 11 a. hall No. 5 West Fifth street. Subject, "Man." The public is cordially invited.

EXPLOSION AT RECEPTION. Explosion Occurred at Residence of Premier Stelypin During Reception. By Associated Press. St. Petersburg, Aug.

25. An explo-ion occurred at the residence of Premier Stelypin while a reception was being held. The Premier is safe. Many per sons were killed or wounded. rne son of the Premier was among those wounded.

About Fifty Killed or Wounded. Four revolutionists arrived at Stolypins villa in a coach. Two of them were dressed in the uniform of officers or gendarmes, the third was dressed as a driver and was on the box of the coach end the fourth man was in private clothes. Two of the men entered the villa ucder the pretext of making an Important report to ths Premier, but they were not permitted to enter his office. One of the men threw a bemb into the reception room and a terrible explosion followed.

The house was nearly destroyed. The man who threw the bomb wa3 killed, but the Premier, who was in his office, was uninjured. His daughter is said to have had toth. legs broken a id the Premier's 3-year-old son was" severely "wounded. The firemen who arrived on the scene immediately r.fter the explosion found a horrible scene.

Many mutilated corps os and a large number of wounded and lacerated persons wero lying around the spot where the bomb exploded. About 50 persons were killed and wounded. Among the killed was Gen. Zamea-tin, who, during the war with Japan, was chief of communications. Two Revolutionists, who remained in the coach, were severely wounded by the explosion of the bomb.

Zameatin was tho Premier's personal secretary. Col. Stein, who was chief of police at Taurida. Palace, where the Lower House of Parliament held its sessions, was also killed. One of the men reached the room, occupied by the Premier's secretaries, and hurled the bomb ot the wall separating the secretaries room from tho ministers private office, resulting in the Revolutionist being blown to pieces and tne house being almost completely wrecked.

Flames immediately broke out among the wreck, but the fire was soon extinguished. NOTICE OF COTTON EXPORTERS Notice Posted That Rules Obtaining Regarding Density of Compromise of Cotton for Export are Rescinded. By Associated Press. New Orleans, Aug. 25.

The exporters of cotton and members of the cotton exchange, have posted a notice to all ship agents that the rules heretofore obtaining regarding the density of the compression of cotton fof export will not be abided by. The directors of the cotton exchange have rescinded the former rules, which were passed by the joint action of the maritime exchange and cotton exchange! In the future no claim for faulty compressing will be regarded by the exporters save that relating to missing bands. When the bands are missing, such bales are to be set aside and the exporters notified, when the condition will be rectified at once. The exporters say they are convinced that the average density of cotton received at this port is fully up to the standard at other ports. PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION.

Issues Appeal to American People for Aid for Chilean Sufferers. By Associated Press. Oyster Aug. 25. The President issued a proclamation appealing for aid for earthquake stricken Chile.

The proclamation -v iwas after consultation wltlr Actings Secretary of State Bacon. There were a large number of people from the country the city today. Crops are laid-by and the farmers are now enjoying a little rest between seasons. The next problem for the farmers of this section will be to secure cotton pickers to gather the crop. Rev.

C. B. King, of Elizabeth College, has returned from the. North. Only 67.8 Says Theo.

H. Price Ad vance in Market Looked For. New York, Aug. 25. Theo.

H. Price today submits his usual monthly re port as to thel condition of the cotton crop. It is a complication of 6,052 re plies from practically every cotton cotton growing county of importance in the south. He says: i "The average condition is found to be 67.8 as against 71.2 last month 65.7 last year and 76 two years ago on approximately the same date. The average date of my replies is Aug.

18th The deterioration of 3.4 reported for the month will undoubtedly be sur prising to those who have so vocifer ously insisted that the present season was an exception to the rule and the crop has improved Curing the month of August. "The fact that the condition of the crop as reported-is only 2.1 better than last year and 8.2 below that of two years ago is to my mind corroborative evidence that the prospects of the yield this season have been as much exaggerated in the public mind as was the damage to tae crop last year. I am fully aware thr.t this view of the case is in Opposition to the widespread pub lic sentiment, but my experience is that public sentiment with regard to the size of the crop at this time of the season is nearly always in error in the direction of either one extreme or the other. "In view of the fact that on the last os Sept. 1906 we shall have completed the marketing of two crops aggregat ing practically 23 million bales at an average price of about 104 cents, that a crop of 14 million bales was marketed two years ago at the average price of about 9 cents, that in the interval the cost of cotton production has substantially increased, and that it is generally recognized that the financial resources of the south and the commercial education of the past two years, enable and dispose cotton planters to follow a most leisurly course in marketing their production, I cannot find myself in sympathy with any expectation of lower prices, and should subsequent developments as is auite possible in the case of a crop like the present one.

from two to three weeks late cause any substantial change in sentiment with regard to the outlook, an extreme advance in the market is not. In my opinion Following are the details of my report by states: State. Aug. 18-1906 July. 19-1906 N.

63.3 68.0 S. C. 58.8 Ga. 62.7 Fla 53.6 Ala. 65.3 Miss.

71.4 La 69.5 Texas 69.3 Ark 72.5 Tenn. 77.2 Ihd. Tery. 76.2 Okla. 86.7 Mo.

76.1 Va. 56.8 60.3 63.9 61.0 70.9 76.7 78.0 74.7 76.0 77.2 75.0 79.1 73.0 70.0 Total U. S. .67.8 71.2 GOES TO HIGH PQINT. Mr.

W. D. Alexander Will Take Charge of Water and Lights at High Point. Mr. W.

D. Alexander of this city will on September 1, become, superi tendent and general, manager of the water works system and the electric light plant at High Point, according to a statement in' the Enterprise of that thriving city. The Enterprise says: Mr. J. G.

Ryan has resigned his 'position here as superintendent of the waterworks system and will be succeeded by Mr. W. D. Alexander, of Charlotte, who will have charge of both water- and electric systems. Mr.

Alexander has already arrived, and will resume hi duties September 1st. Mr. Ryan has decided to go into business here, but has not decided as to what the nature of the business will be. Mr. Harvey Overcarsh writes that he is well pleased with his progress in piano study and vocal under two of the finest teachers in New York.

He will return home next week. CUBA PROGRESSES Arrango Naranjo Occupied by Insurgents Last Night. Col. Bocalloo Marches with Large Force to Battle Pino QueiTa, Insurgent By Associated Press. Havana, Aug.

25. The village of Arroyo Naranjo, live miles from Havana was occupied by a force of 70 insurgents last night. A detachment of mounted city and provincial police proceeded to Arroyo Naranjo early this morning and the insurgents who had occupied that place scattered as the government force approached. 11 An American describing the route of government recruits "near Guines, a province of Havana, yesterday, says ment forces encountered the rebels except "every man for himself" and thatj rout became in reality a race for Ha vana. Cabinet Crisis Over.

The Cabinet crisis is officially announced as satisfactorily arranged. Senor O'Farrill is acting minister of the interior, and the Secretary of State and Justice, has consented to retain his own positions, (Secretary of State and Justice), withdrawing from the interior department. Senor Font Sterling and General Montalvo will continue, ad interim, in charge of the ministery of the interior. When Gen. Ruiz Rivera, the Cuban minister to Central and South American countries, who has been called to return immediately to Cuba, returns, he will resume charge of the interior ministry.

Col. Bascallao Depatrs. Colonel Bacallao, with 250 artillerymen and 50 left San Juan de Martinez this morning, moving in the direction of Guanes Pinar Del Rio in the expectation of giving battle to Pino Guerro, the insurgent leader, who was reported to be only five miles dls: tant. A severe engagement is expected. It was announced at the Palace this afternoon that Colonel Bacallao's force operating Pino Guerra, had a skirmish with a band of rebels near San Luis station, Pinar Del Rio, with result that the rebels were dispersed and the troops aptured five horses.

Another Skirmish. A detachment of rural' guards from Batabano had a skirmish this morning with a large insurgent band. The insurgents, who were encamped at a place called Rio Blanco, according to the report from Balabano, disbanded and fled leaving four men, dead and a dozen wounded on the field. Col. Ashburt, of the insurgents, Is believed to be slightly wounded.

Two rural guards were wounded. A dispatch from Remedios, a province of Santa Clara, this afternoon announced that another insurgent band, commanded by Col. Severiano Garcia, and Capt. Cepeda, who formerly was captain of the rural, guards, had taken the field against the government forces. A dispatch added that Quantin Bravo, a famous leader of the Buena Vista and Remedios patriots, which cperated against the Spaniards during the war for independence, had started to join the insurgent forces with a band of 40 men.

He was the last heard from between Remedios and Caibarien, about five miles from Remedios. NAVAL MILITIA SAIL Rhode Island Naval Militia Sail on Cruiser Columbia. By Associated Press. Newport, Aug. 25.

The Rhode Island naval militia sailed on the cruiser Columbia for its annual course of practice work, off the Chesapeake Capes and it will call at Fort Monroe. Gainesville Postmaster. By Associated Press. Oyster Bay, Aug. 25.

The President appointed Louis C. Tynich postmaster at Gainesville, Florida..