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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
A Crazy Man Escapes.

A Crazy Man Escapes.
The news comes this morning th,. t
J. A. Hagler, a crazy man who has
been confined at the county home,
has escaped. He is from Clear
Greek township, and for some days
went around the city carrying a
brace of pistols. He was arrested
for carrying concealed weapons, but
when his mental condition was as
certained was sent to the county
home, and ordered confined there.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Married on Yesterday.

Mr.. Will Terry of the Southern
Newspaper Union and Miss Annie
Jarrett, were married Just across the
line on Sunday. 1t was a runa-
way match and they selected a
good day for the cause.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Resolutions by the Jr o. U. A. M.

Resolutions by the Jr o. L. A. NJ.
The Charlotte lodge of the J. 0.
U. A. NJ, Mecklenburg Lodge, No.
II, is represented at the State Coun-
c1 in session at Greensboro by E. NJ
Purefoy and H. Page. The order
Aas about $1,000 members in the
State, AID Is in fiourishing condi-
tion. Resolutions were adopted ask
ing for 100000 appropriation TO
the public schools of the State; ask
ing that United States flag be put
ov& every school house in the State;
and expressing sympathy with the
Cuban patriots.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Barnum's Circus May 18th.

SAEcus haJ A"bu'
The date was made Tuesday, and
we are on the list for the 18th of
May. Railroad people say the cir
Gus carries ten more cars than any
other concern of the kind that has
visited this section in recent years.
1t stops only at a. few towns in the
State. - =
But then, when circuses are
around they never leave Charlotte
of the list.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
PIANOS ORGANS.

Buy an instrument that sounds
right. Wears a life time and on
which the price is right. We handle
only the best grades direct from the
makers and we guarantee the price
and quality, and stand ready to
make good at any time our guar
antee. Can you afford to buy your
pianos or organs from small dealers
and agents and run the risk of get
ting a good instrument and then pay
a higher price than high grade
instruments are sold by reliable
dealer We claim to know some
thing about music and about instru-
ments. We are opposed to handling
worthless and inferior instruments
even to make sales. If you will givs|
US your confidence we give you|
your money's worth every time.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

The clang of the auctioneer's bell
is a familiar sound about the square,
and sonorous voice of the auctioneer,
as he alternately coaxes and
"cusses" the crowd of bidders mixes
with the hum of the street cars and
carriages. The bidding is not usu
ally very spirited, and it takes all
the force Of the auctioneer's lungs
to stir up the crowd.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

Manager Nicholson, who has been
with Talmage fifteen years, says the
greatest crowd that ever greeted the
noted pulpit orator filled the vast
auditorium at Chicago When he
opened his course of lectures there
the 2lst of January. 6,1S2 reserved
seats were sold, and then the box
Office had to be closed with hun
dreds still in line, clamoring for
tickets.
The Raleigh News and Observers
account of Talmage's lecture there
this week is finely written, really
exceptional piece of work, It is in
the striking style of Mr.. W. E.
Christian, one of the ablest writer's.
in the State, and though it is un-
signed bears his stamp unmistak
ably.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
BICYCLES! BICYCLES!

The Bicycle is the great America
sport to-day. 1t is heaItbfuI, pleas
ure giving and harmless. 1t is fool
ish to pay $500 or $1,000 for s
name plate on a bicycle. We are
going TO inangurate great cut ID
the price of high grade bicycles this
year that will be heard all over tbs
country. 26in. youths wheel 9H'
28in. mems wheels $37 so. Tb'
great Windsor wheel, the bigbe'T
grade wheel on earth, $62.5O
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13

Canea, Retimo and the other centers OF
disorder, pending the settlement of the
dispute that will be satisfactory to the
Cretaus. Active negotiations on these
proposals are now proceeding.
A high authority at the Foreign Office
to-day told a representative of the
United Associated Presses that he be-
lieved the proposal of NJ. Hanotaux was a
Franco-Russisn scheme to permit Greece
to occupy the island with Prince George
second son of the King of the Hellenes, as
Governor-General, the island continuing
to pay tribute to Turkey.
In the House of Commo to-day George
n. Curzon, Parliamentary Secretary to
the Foreign Office, announced that the
latest news received by the Government
showing the situation in Crete was that
the Christians were the aggressors and
were attacking the Moslems in many
localities. A large number of Moslems,
Mr.. Curzon said. had been killed and
thirteen villages had been burned.
ROME, ITALY, Feb. PA semi.officia
note has been issued here stating that
Italy will not oppose Greece in any action
the latter country may take on the Cretan
question. 1t is added that Italy does not
wish to serve in any way.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
DRIVEN OVER A PREciPIcE.
Spanish GuerHiias Raid Camp o.
Paclfcos and Murder Men, Women
n1d cbiIdren

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. ia Key
Maradras of Riveras' army, writing to q
friend here. relates revolving story OF
Spanish barbarity toward pacifcos in
Pinar del Rio province.
At Mount Wanda about forty-five pa
cifcos-men, women and children-had
established a camp on high bluff over
looking the ocean inlet. Last week one of
Colonel Manderina's bands of Spanish
guerrillas got wind of it and raided the
place late one afternoon, while many of
the men were absent.
Advancing up the hillside quietly they
surprised the people, pouring in a de-
structive volley as they appeared in the
open at the top of the cliff.
The terrified women and children and
what few men were there attempted to
escape, but the guerrillas closed around
them and drove them back with fixed
bayonets and waving sabers. Eight were
killed at the first volley. Slowly the
gnerrillas advanced, cutting down or
shooting all who tried to break through
their lines.
Driving the wretched people before them
like sheep, the inhuman butchers marched
up, forcing them nearer and nearer to the
edge of the precipice.
The women fell on their knees and
pleaded for mercy, but the soldiers re-
piled with coarse iests and cruel cuts of
their sabers, driving them over the preci-
pice into the waters far below. Not per-
son of the entire camp escaped, some
thirty-four in all.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
AN IMPORTANT
MINING DEAL
Consolidation of the Aztec.
Carbonite and Trinidad
Properties.
But the Purchase Price of the
Syndicate Is Not Made
Public.
This Means Big Boom in Bonar "a
That Are Located at Monterey,
Me1co.

MONTEREY, MEXICO, Feb. 12.-rhe
most important mining deal ever made in
this State was consummated to-day in the
consolidation of the Carbonite, Trinidad
and Aztec silver lead mines, and the sale
OF the controlling interest in the Consoli-
dated Aztec Mining Company stock to
syndicate of local milllonaires. The pur-
chase price has not been made public, but
it is known that ie involved a large
amount of money.
The newly elected officers are: Francisco
Armendaise president; Thomas Mendi-
richaga, treasurer; Adolfo Fam brano, Sec
retary. The representatives OF the heavi-
est estate of California spent some weeks
here before and after the holidays endeav-
oring to secure control of these three bo-
nanza mines, which cover 1000 acres of
the best mineral-bearing ground on Mitre
Mountain, and it was reported from the
New York offices of the estate that the pur-
chase would be effected. Therefore much
surprise ensued in mining circles when it
became known that local capitalists had
made the trade.
These mines were located early in 1895
by couple of American miners, who
brought them. out with remarkable skill
and great rapidity, and their success has
given strong impetus to mining in this
State.
The new management will begin the
construction of system of aerial wires
and cables to bring the ores from the
several workings to central point at the
base OF the mountain for transportation
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
SAYS THE SOUTH
SEEKS A PLACE
Colonel Buck Visits Major
Mckinley in Evans
Interests.
Lawyers Call in Reference to
the Selection of a Patent
Commissioner.
Prominent Negroes Ask That One Of
Their Race Be Appointed Reg.
istra of the Treasury.

CANTON, OHIO Feb. 12.-Maior Nc
kinley's callers to-day numbered more
than $50, and many of them had to wait
several hours before they saw him. A
flag indicating that Lincolns Lirthday
was by no means forgotten fioated from a
window. The significant caller of the day
was Colonel A. Z. Buck of Atlanta. Ga.
who is one OF the most influential Repub-
licans in the South. To the correspond
ent of the United Associated Presses
Colonel Buck said: "Major J. F. Hanson
of Macon, Ga, is talked of by our people
in connection with the Cabinet. but he is
not an applicant or an aspirant for the
portfolio. II. Clay Evans has a great
many friends through the South, aud he
would make most excellent Cabinet Off
Ger. He is representative man. The
South could be and would be proud of
him."
''Is there much foundation for the oh.
lection that Mr.. Evans is not a typical
Southerner because he was born in the
North ?" was asked.
II think not. The objection comes
from the politicians rather than the peo-
pie. Mr.. Evans has lived thirty years in
the South and that fact ought to natural.
ize him, so to speak. My belief is that
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
CLOSING IN ON sITIz.
Christian Insurgents of Crete to Meet
The Turkish IrOona.


LONDON, ENG, Feb. 12.-The Times
has a dispatch from Canea stating that
Prince George of Greece with four torped 0
boats and one transport has arrived there.
The dispatch adds that reports from all
parts of the island add to the gravity of
the situation.
An Italian officer has been sent to Kis-
fairs there. 1t was at this place where
twenty-five Moslems were killed on
February 7. The Christians then sud-
denly began firing in the streets and the
Moslems stampeded, making no resistance
to their assailants. Seven persons were
beheaded with swords, including three
women and two children. The Christians
fired volley at a Turkish warship which
arrived at Kissamo yesterday.
The insurgents are closing around Sitia.
The inhabitants of that town begged the
Governor of Heraklion to send troops to
their assistance, and the Governor in re-
sponse to their appeal ordered 800 Bashi-
Bazouks and detachment of regulars to
proceed at once to Sitia. The troops had
embarked on a vessel to carry them to
their destination when an order was re-
celved from the Governor countermand-
ing the previous order, the Vice-Consuls
having opposed the dispatch of troops.
An attack was made to-day upon the
arsenal of Suda by body OF Christians.
The attack was met with an artillery fire,
and the Christians were compelled to re-
tire,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13

the Republican party IN the South would
be greatly strengthened and encouraged
by the appointment of Southern man TO
the Cabinet and think 1t will be DONE"
Colonel Buck may himself become
possibility.
Among the first callers this morning
were four Chicago men. Thomas A. Bar
ming, Charles K. Offield, Philip c. Dyren-
forth and Douglas Dyrenforth, who rep
resented the patent law association of Chi
cago. Mr.. Banning presented a printed
memorial adopted at meeting of the as
sociation few days ago. Thc association
recon mmends that the appointee for COM
missioner of Patents be man thoroughly
acquainted with the patent laws, but did
not name any one for the position. Major
Mckinley listened attent lively to the read
ing and at its conclusion thanked the
committee and through them the associa-
tion for the suggestion and assured them
the subject would be given careful con-
sideration.
Francis I. Root of Connellsville, Ind,
and Colonel William r. Holloway OF
Indianapolis were callers to-day. Colonel
Holloway is well indorsed and hopeful
candidate for the position of Public Printer.
John P. Elkins and j. NJ. Clark of Penn
sylvania called to urge the appointment
OF Governor Hastings to the Cabinet
There were numb.r of colored Repu bli-
cans at the home of Major Mckinley to-
day. a delegation of four, consisting of
Rev. Horace TaIbert, DR.. E. P. Clemens,
Lincoln Green of Dayton, and S. M.
Smothers of Colfax, Iowa, came 10 confer
with the President-elect concerning
patronage for their race. There are three
prominent colored men, Bishop Arnett,
B. K. Bruce and John r. Lynch, who
have been mentioned for Registrar of the
Treasury. and the visitors would like to
see one of them appointed.
At o'clock this afternoon sixty mer-
chant tailors, delegates to the National
convention OF their craft, in session at
Cleveland, called on the President-elect
and shook hands with him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13

over short surface tramway to the MeXi-
can National Railroad, thence to Monte
rev smelters six miles distant. Compe-
tent mining engineers report over 100, 900
tons of ore in sight, with every indication
of still greater quantities ahead. Besides
silver, the ore carries gold, lime and iron
in com bin alton, and is said by smelling
experts to be the finest fuxing ore ever
known on the American continent, in that
it contains less than one per cent OF silica
or other insoluble matter. II is estimated
that with cable and tramway facilities the
cost of mining and transportation to the
Monterey smelters will be less than 81 a
ton.
The resultant effects of this big deal
will be important and far reaching. 1t
means the immediate construction of an
other mammoth silver lead smelling plant
in Monterey, the extension of the mineral
railroad and greater demand for silicious
ores from outside camps. The phenom-
email prosperity of the Monterey smelters is
due primarily TO the mixing of local fux-
ing ores with the silicious high-grade min
eral from Pachuca, Poses, Catorie,
Durango and many other districts
throughout the republic of Mexico.
For several weeks past Leon Signoret,
representative of the Bank of London and
Mexico, has been endeavoring to organize
a new smelter company to operate in this
city. On being advised of the Aztec COM
bination he Immediately became asso-
ciated with the syndicate, and now states
that the necessary capital, 81 ,200,0 ,0O0 has
been subscribed, and that the construc-
ton of the smelter will be carried on Wig
orously. He advises. further, that a
branch of the Bank of London and Mexico
will be established in Monterey as soon as
suitable quarters can be secured. Newton
R. Wilson, who built the Monterey smelter
in 1891 and operated it successfully for
three years, will probably be the manager
of the new company. The smelter will
probably be located on the Monterey Min
eral Railroad, and J. A. Robertson, the
owner of the road, has agreed to place
| third rail on it for the accommodation of
both the narrow and standard gauge roads
entering into this city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
FILL PRETENr FUSION.
IN Interesting Btu Relating to BdiIo
Passed bU the Iotca Sonata

In Interesting Btu Relating to Ballots
Passed bY the Io,ca Senate
DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 12.-The Sen.
ate to-day passed an act which is expected
to make fusion of political parties prac-
tically impossible in the future. It has
been favorably reported in the House, so
there is little doubt it will become law.
1t is provision that no candidates name
shall be printed twice on the same Aus
.-alian ballot. Last fail the names of
some candidates appeared in as many as
five places on the ballots, the Democratic
nominations being indorsed by all other
parties except the Republicans. The Pop.
ulists have declared they will not fuse If
they must give up their party distinction
and name, as they would have to do
under this law, and this the SiIverites
generally regard as a severe blow at their
triple alliance of Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans. II all parties vote for
the same candidates on one ticket the
other parties, aside from that under
whose name the ticket is printed, go out
OF official existence, as the new law re-
quires that party cannot have its tickets
on the ballot unless it shall have polled
= per cent of the vote at the previous cleo
ton. The Populists on this ground will
decline to fuse.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
TO INTADE THEssALoNIz.
But Greeks Biu Attempt to Keep Out
the Ndr0Hders.

Dh UTerhS wa attempt TO heep Our
the Ndrouders.
LONDON, Eng, Feb. 12-The Athens
correspondent of the Daily News tele-
graphs that Turkey is forming the ma
rauding bands of A bania into bodies at
will be employed TO invade Thessalonia.
The Greek Government is fully alive to
the danger in this direction and is hasten
ing troops to the frontier to repel any
attempted invasion of Grecian territory.
1t is reported that a collision has already
occurred between the troops and the
Albanians on the frontier.
A dispatch from Constantinople says
that the Cretan insurgents are known to
be concentrated in the vicinity of Canea
awaiting the arrival OF arms, ammuni-
tion and equipment from Shaica, on the
coast near the western extremity of the
island of Crete, where they have been
landed by expeditions from Greece. When
these supplies are received, the dispatch
says, it is the intention of the insurgents
to make an attack on Canea. The lis
patch adds that the Turkish authorities
are now convinced that the pacification of
the island can only be effected by Euro
pean occupation
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Contrary to Assurances to the
Powers More Troops Will Be
Sent to Crete.
y GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILS
AT ATHENS.
Denunciations of the Sultan's Du.
p icity Coupled With demand
That Greece Use Force.

ATHENS, GREECE, Feb. 13.-1:15 A. M
The greatest excitement prevails here.
The newspapers have issued midnight edi-
tions containing report that the Vail OF
Smyrna has chartered a steamer for the
purpose of Transporting troops to Crete,
and this in the face of assurances given to
the powers by the Porte that Turkey
would not send re-enforcements to the
island.
The newspapers and the crowds in the
street declare tnat the action Of the Vail is
taken with the full cognizsnce of the
Porte, which has again proved, if proof is
necessary, that not the slightest conf
dence can be placed in its assurances or
promises.
Hearty denunciatIons of the Turkish
Government are heard on every hand
The city Is alive at this hour and the
principal streets are flied with Greeks.
who demand that the Grecian warships
shall prevent the landing of further
troops in Crete. 1t is believed here that
orders to that effect have already been
given to Prince George, and there is no
doubt he will carry out his Instructions
in which case war with Turkey would
probably result, unless diplomacy or su-
perior force should be employed to divert
Greece from her determination TO protect
the Cretan Christians, and also, perha ps,
70 pring about he lo:Ig-sought.for annexa-
tion of the island.
CANEA, CRETE, Feb. 12.-The Cretans
and the foreign Consuls here have agreed
that Halepa shall be regarded as neutral
territory until an attack shall be made on
Canea. In the event of such an attack
being decided upon the Consuls shall
have twenty-four hours notice. The
commander of the Greek warships here
has promised the commanders of the
other war vessels to give them forty
hours notice in the event of his attacking 2
the town. Prince George, the commander
of the Greek torpedo feet, has not vet
arrived here.
George Berovitch Pasha, the Christian
Governor OF Crete, having been threatened
by the Moslems has, taken refuge in the
Greek consulate and his wife has found
an asylum at the French consulate pend
ing their departure from the island. The
Christians, after a prolonged fight, have
driven the Moslems into Canea and are
d: now holding the suburbs of the town.
. BERLIN, GERMANY, Feb. 12.-The Post
article in which it says that war between
Greece and Turkey is almost inevitable.
The paper adds that Turkey is entitled to
allow her troops to cross the Thessa-
Ionian frontier in view OF the action of
Greece.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA, Feb. 12-It is said
here that a blockade of Crete by the
European powers will be established
shortly.
LONDON, Eng, Feb. 12.-The Morning
Post will tomorrow publish news
agency statement that the powers are
unanimous in their condemnation of the
attitude of Greece and that they will not
allow her to continue her present course.
She must, it is added, abandon the idea OF
commencing war with Turkey.
Nj. Hanotaux, the French Minister, has
intimated proposals that the powers
Sockade Crete and that they also occupy
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
ENCOUNTERED FURIOUS Gales
But the Stanch American Liner ST. Paul
Finally Crossed the Atlantic
SnfoH

SOUTHAMPTON, Eng, Feb. 12.-The
American Line steamer st. Paul, from
New York February 3, concerning the
non-arrival of which at this port there
was great deal of anxiety. passed Hurst
Castle at S:35 o'clock this evening and
reached her dock about two hours later.
Captain Jamison told a representative
ofthe United Associated Presses that for
five days out from New York the weather
was the severest he had ever known.
Throughout the five days there was
succession of terrible northeast gales ac-
companied by a very heavy sea.
The North G rman Lloyd steamer
Grave, Captain Thalenhorst, from New
York February 3, arrived here at 12:15
o'clock this morning. She reports tenn
pestuous voyage and much delay by fog.
which accounts for the extreme length of
her voyage.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Settled for HaIf u,y;on

DULUTH, MINI, Feb. 12-The case of
Alfred Merritt VS.. J. D. Rockefeller, grow
ing out of the consolidation of the iron
interests on the Mesaba range, which
finally got into Rockefeller's control. is
rep orted to have been settled for $500 600
in cash paid to Merritt. 1t is understood
here that all the members of the Merritt
family who have suits against Rockefeller
have joined in the settlement. The total
claims would aggregate $4.OOO,OOO or
st, 900, 600.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
PicfIer Tet in the Lead.

PIERRE. S. d.. Feb. 12.-In the joint
session of the Legislature to-day the vote
for Senator was as follows: Picker AZ,
Kyle %, Goodykoontz %, Plowman 8,
scattering 8. P.owman lost one vote to
Kyle. There is no apparent prospect of
a break in the deadlock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Must Leare TIE Inland.

HAVANA, CUBA, Feb. 12.-Hernando
Pine Hernondez, Ambrosio Garcia and
lenacio Sandoval, naturalized American
citizens who were under arrest have been
turned over to Consul General Lee on
condition that they leave the island.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
The StnntonS to be Arr.,tea.

MONTREAL. QUEBEC, Feb. 12.-It is
learned here that the Stautons, man and
wife, who are said to have kidnapped the
American millionaire Richardson, are
under surveillance in England and that
they will be arrested as soon as the neces-
sary papers are obtained
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Fire. at crete Erttmomsshea.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. 13.-A special
cable dispatch to the Herald from Canea,
Crete, says: The fires are extinguished.
Tranquility is restored. The Christians
have left. The Turks in the district of
Retimo have returned to town.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
General Couch Dead.

NORWALK, Conn, Feb. 12.-General
Darius N. Couch died shortly after 10
O'Clock tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Mrs. hecchrr Rest. EqsY:

STANFORD, Conn, Feb. 12.-Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher is reported resting
comfortably tonight.