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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Mr.. James W, Wadsworth

Mr.. James W. Wadsworth re-
turned today from Lexington, KY,
where he went to purchase a nun Der
of fine horses for his livery.
Mr.. James Walker, who holds a
position in the navy department,
will spend his furlough in Charlotte
this summer. Mr.. Walker will be
accompanied by two friends.
Mr.. j A. Thomasson of Char
lotte township, brought to The
TIMES Office this morning something
out of the ordinary in the egg line.
1t was fully 4 inches long and of the
chicken variety.
Mayor and Mrs. Wellington re-
turned Saturday night from Raleigh,
where they spent ten days. Mr..
Wellington has been looking after
some legislative matters for the
good of the city.
The Statesville Landmark says:
&C. F. Alexander, a native of this
county, but who has been in the rail-
way mail service for some time, was
in town last week. He was married
in Charlotte last Wednesday,"
Says the Mercury: "Mr F. B.
Alexander left Sunday evening for
Charlotte, where he has accepted a
lucrative position with the Hudgens
Banking and Commission Co., of
Washington, D. c., now opening d
branch of their business in Char
lotte."
The Monroe Enquirer says:
"Mr. Walter Wallis, formerly of this
place, but now of Charlotte, has ac-
cepted position as travelling sales
man for the Charlotte Trouser Co,
Mrs. Wallis has a great many
friends in Monroe and be will al
ways meet with cordial reception
when business calls him here"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
MILLER CAUGHT.
NORFOLK MURDERER CAPTURED
HERE TO-DAY.

Virginia Authorities Notified Squire
Maxwell Commits the Fugitive to
Jail to Await a Requisition From
Governor O'FerraII.
Jack Miller, alias Sawnee, alias
Tom Mills, was caught here Tuesday
morning. The Governor of Virginia
offers 500 reward for his capture.
Policeman Irwin and Detective
McHollin made the arrest about
noon Tuesday. Miller was standing in
front of a negro restaurant when ar
rested.
He was carried before Squire Max
well, who upon affidavit of Mr.. Nc
McHollin, issued an order commit
ting him to Jail to await advices
from Virginia. A copy of all the
proceedings will be sent to Governor
Russell.
He answers in every particular the
description in the award. A photo
graph of him has been taken and
will be sent to Norfolk.
June 2lst, 1896, Miller murdered
his common-law wife by chopping
her head off He came from Nor
folk here Talking to Policeman
Irwin he told of the crime, and said
he saw the murderer caught. The
murderer has never been caught.
Miller only changed his name tc
Mills when he came to Charlotte.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
THE LA Sc BILL.
COMES UP IN THE SENATE NEXT
week.

President S. B.-Aiexander Interview
eds Better Satisfied with the
Lease Than Ever Before. Calamity
to the State to Have It Annulled.
Hon. S. B. Alexander, president
of the North Carolina railroad, re-
turnedThursday night from Raleigh.
"What is the state of the lease
bill ?" he was asked by a NEWS re-
porter.
cit passed the House by majori-
ty of six, and will probably be taken
up in the Senate next weeks. It is
impossible to forecast the action of
the Senate on the bill. The Popu-
list caucus has declared against the
lease and the Populists have "a
members of the Senate, the Demo
Gratis and the Republicans 10. In
the House only eight Democrats
voted for the bill.
WHAT THE BILL Is.
THE original bill was not passed,
but the substitute proposed by the
committee. The bill authorizes the
Governor to bring suit for the an
nulment of the lease, which suit
can now be brought by the Attorney
General without any special law.<
"The contest simply amounts to a
drive against the SoutherH, nothing
more nor less than a vicious attack
by rival corporation to gain by
legislation what they could not
otherwise accomplish.
"The bill seems to be directed
against the Southern as a foreign
corporation; it provides that foreign
corporations engaging in transporta
tion in the State shall take out Ii
cense, which the Governor and Sec
retary of State have the right to re-
woke"
WHAT THE SOUTHERN MAY Do.
"Under the present law, the
Southern can build the loop to
Mocksville, and do without the
North Carolina railroad; and if a
loop is built from Kernersville to
Reidsville the route from Green's
boro to Norfolk via the Atlanta and
Danville is made much shorter than
by Raleigh and Selma.
THE only thing am afraid of is
that the Southern will join in the
suit to annul the lease, and let the
North Carolina road go.
81 have never been so well salts
fed with the terms of the lease with
the Southern as l am today, and it
will be great calamity to the State
if the Southern gives up the lease"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
FOR COURT HOUSE FURNISHINGS.
Committee Met Today to Let the Con-
tract-Decision Not Announced.

A contest for the furnishings of
the new court house is being waged
today. MIR. D. P. Reamer, repre-
senting the Brunswick Bake Calen-
dar Co, has his samples at the Cen
tral, and Mr. J. E. Reilley, of Char
lotte, who represents the Grand
Rapids Furniture Co., is Displaying
his at the Buford. The furnishings
will consist of about 700 opera
chairs, 200 plain chairs, 80 revolving
chairs, judges stand sofas, lounges,
desks, bookcases, counters, settees.
The building committee, which
consists of DIR. J. H. McAden, Col.
R M. Oates, Capt. John r. Erwin
and Mr.. FL. D. Stowe, will decide
the contest.
The committee first examined Mr..
E. M Andrews, stock for such articles
as chairs and tables and then went
to the Buford to examine the display
Of the Grand Rapids Furniture Com
pany. They then looked at the
Brunswick Bake peoples display at
the Central The COMM ttee's deci-
sion will not be known for several
days yet.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Debate at Martindal0.
Correspondence of the News.


MARTINDALE, Feb. "a Mr.. A.
G. Griffin, of Charlotte, will start a
ten days writing school at Llttle's
hall Monday.
Miss Lille Caldwell. of Harris
burg, and Mrs. Stone, of Edinboro,
Pa, are visiting Miss Maggie Howie
this week-Mr. G. II. Little's
school will close next Friday
There will be debate at Williams
church next Friday evening, subject:
(Which deserves the most honor,
COlumb bus who discoveted America.
or Washington who defended her?'
The champion checker player
of Martlndale at present is E. 0.
Dewese-Mr. Frank Wilson's new
residence is nearly finished.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Funeral of Mr.. j. T. Witbers.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mr.. j. T. Withers were
conducted from Olivet Baptist
church Tuesday at $50 o'clock,
Rev. Mr. Hankins was assisted by
Rev. D. NJ. Austin and Rev. L. r
Pruett. After the services at the
church the body was taken to Flint
Hill where it was inferred in the old
family burying ground. A large
concourse of friends and relatives at
tended. The pail bearers were:
Messrs. E. G. McGinnis, Luke Sewell,
J. Fl Ross, Capt, t. S Franklin,
Capt. Thomas Ross and Mr. John
White.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
IN STATE PRISON.
PROPER PLACE FOR EXECUTION OF
CRIMINALS.
Sheriff Smith Writes Letter to Sem
ator Alexander on the Subject, In
Which lie Takes This Recommen-
dafiOu

S1erin SmiIn writes LSIteF 10 SEN
ator Alexander on the Subject, In
Which lie Takes This Recommen-
dation.
A movement is on foot to make a
a material change in the method of
executing criminals in this State.
There are many objections to public
executions, and they have to large
ssxtent been done away with in thrs
st tie. The private executions in
jails have also Objectionable features.
So it is now suggested that as soon
as sentence of death is passed on a
criminal, he be sent to the State
penitentiary, and there execuCed.
This would also prevent the escapes
of condemned murderers that some
times occur.
Sheriff Smith today sent the fol-
lowing letter to DR.. Alexander:
SHERIFF SMITHS LETTER.
Hon. J. B. Alexander, Raleigh,
n. c.:
DEAR DIX
Nearly all of your constituents
here feel the need of a law to remove,
as soon as sentenced, all criminals
to the State ~penitentiary, who have
had the sentence of death passed on
them and have the execution per
formed in the State penitentiary by
an executioner appointed by the
State. To explain tie reasons why
such law should be passed, will say
thaG after a heinous crime has been
committed and sentence of death has
been passed by the court, the COM
munity in which the crime was
committed feel that the outrage can
only be satisfied by the taking of
the prisoners life. Possibly through
influences brought to bear, the sen
tence is commuted to life imprison-
ment in the penitentiary. The en-
ragged community rise in indigna.
ton, mob demanding the prisoner g
life. And in defending the prisoner
and carrying out the law, the sheriff
is liable to take the lives of many
good citizens.
Now, if there was law to remove
at once all such prisoners to the
penitentiary, all this trouble would
be avoided.
The people earnestly ask you to
frame such bill and do all in your
power to have it become a law.
Asking this in the name of the peo,
pie, am,
Very respectfully yours,
q. T. SMITH, Sheriff. =
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
.DELAMAR PARDONED.
NOTED BEAUFORT INSURANCE
SNlNDLER GOES FREE.

Bill Passed Allowing Charlotte to Is-
sue BOnds.-McCaskey in Washing
ton.- Bailey Comes Off the Perch.
Special to The News.
RALEIGH, Feb 22.-C. Tom Bal
ley has resigned his position as As
| sistant Adjutant General. His re-
signation was accepted.
DIR. DELAMAR PARDoNED.
Governor Russell announced this
morning that he had pardoned DIR. L
B. Delamar, one of the notorious
Beaufort~insurance swindlers. He
is serving out term of years in the
penitentiary.
Senator McOaskey, chief of the
bolting Populists, went last night to
Washington in response to an urgent
telegram from Congressman Harry
Skinner. It is reported that they
will confer about the future course
of the boilers.
WATER WORKS BILL PASSED.
The bill allowing the city of Char
lotte to issue $4,000 of bonds to pay
for the city water works passed the
House today.
The Speaker today announced the
appointment of five assistant enroll
ling clerks, who were confirmed.
The bill passed the Senate today
to empower the city of Charlotte to
acquire real estate and to better reg
ulate its water supply; also to en-
able Charlotte to enforce the collec-
tion of taxes.
Senator Butler introduced a bill
to elect Guy V. Barnes public
printer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
FIRST NEGRO COTTON MILL.
Arrangements to Establish 1t at Con-
Cord-An Experiment That Will Be
Watched With Interest.

DR., Charles F. Meserve, president
of Shaw University, Raleigh, spent
Mondaynight in Charlotte Y Yesterday
he was at Concord taking part in
the organization of the cotton mill
to be owned and operated by re-
groes. The officers and directors
were elected yesterday and arrange
ments made to begin work on the
mill as soon as practicable,
Fitzgerald, of Durham, was
elected president, Coleman, of Con-
cord, secretary and treasurer. DIR.
Meserve is one of the directors
This is move on the part of the
negroes to take some part in the
cotton mill industry in the South
This labor is now q exclusively
white; no negroes being employed
in any mills IN this country.
This experiment of a cotton mill
owned by negroes and run by negro
labor will be watched with interest
all over the South.
Whether it will be successful re-
mains to be seen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
MAY Be FATAL.
FIGHT BETWEEN BOYS AT VICTOR
MILL,

Willie Owens Badly Wounded by Les
ter Helms.-One Eleven, the Other
Is Years Oid.-Owens in ConvuI-
sionS.
lncarcerated in one of the csl Of
the city prison ie bright lad of 10
years, seemingly unconscious ef the
reckless deed that placed bim in the
firm clutches of the law. His name
is Lester Helms and he lives with
his parents at the Victor cotton nj
Sunday young Helms aud his
brother took stroll some distance
from their home. They met a lad
by the name of Willie Owens who
it seems was a stranger to both of
the Helms boys. They engaged iu
bOYish sports for some little VIII lie
but finally grew angry over some
trivial matter. Owens said some
thing that the older Helms boy did
not like and fight ensued. Owens
was much smaller than Helms, being
only IL years old, and could not cope
with him in a fsticuff.
Helms, who had large walking
stick with him, struck Owens over
the head three lines, infiicting seri-
GUS wounds, AID not satisfied at see
ing his newly made companion
writhing in his blood, struck him
the fourth time, intlicting another
! serious wound in the back of the
head. Young Owens was taken to a
near by house and DR.. II. NJ. Wilder
was summoned to attend his injuries.
That night Owens was taken with
conyulsions and up to that morning
was in very critical condition. He
has since rallied and DR.. Wilder
thinks that he will recover. Helms
is in the tombs and will remain
there until the extent of Owens
wounds are found out.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Rev. A. A Little is off to Lexing-
ton to assist Rev. Egbert W. Smith,
D. D., in a series of services contin-
uing over Sunday. However, there
will be preaching at Steel Greek
Presbyterian church on next Sun
day by the kindness of Rev. R. L
6rier.
There will be no services at Cen
trail Steel Greek A. r. P. church.
Rev j. r. nowerton, d. D. will
preach at Freeland Chapel on Sun
day at 4 p. M.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Fined for Contempt.

Mr.. Thames, of the collecting
agency, Thursday afternoon sued Mrs.
j. H. Hamilton for a bill of $67.
less payments, due him. Squire L,
A. Austin tried the case, and during
the course of the trial, Mr.. J. Harvey
Wilson, who was witness for de-
fendant, and the defendant, refused
to pay any attention to the rulings
of the court, and at last left the
court with the trial in progress. Mr..
Wilson and Mrs. Hamilton were fined
$25 each for contempt of court, and
capiases we're issued for them at
noon Friday.
Mr.. Thames got judgment for the
amount of his bill.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Assaulted the Omcer.

Squire Sewers yesterday bound
over to court Retta Wright 1.-TWO
cases. Jim Jones 1.-TWO cases) Lizzie
Brown and Louis Moore, for as
saulting Mr.. Milton Dowd and his
deputy Phil Moore, when they ar
rested Jim Wright, on Capt. Dowd's
plantation. The negroes assaulted
them with rocks and pistols in an at
tempt to rescue the prisoner. Retta
Wright, the prisoners wife, bit Mr..
Dowd on the hand, inficting pain
full wound.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Says He 10 Not Dead.

Says HI IL Not Dead.
A NEWS reporter interviewed Capt.
W. 5. P. Hunter, of WardIaw, this
morning, and he states positively that
he is not dead. Sometime ago a no.
tice of his death was published in
the local papers. He said he was
sitting by the fire with his wife when
she read the notice of his death. Il
know that's not So" he told her, and
they iaug he'd heartily over it. His
family has recently received many
letters of coincidence.
Capt. Hunter was in command of
company of the First corps of
Stonewall Jackson's sharp-shooters;
and is hale and hearty.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
stauds at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport La saws: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery il the only thing that cures
nv cough, and it the best seller /
have" J. F. Campbell, merchant Of
Stafford, Ariz., writes; "Dr, Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for it; it
never fails, is sure cure Consump-
tion, G ughs and Colds. 1 cannot say
enough fpr its merit" DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is not an experiment
1t has been tried for quarter of a cen
'ury and today stands at the head. 1t
never disappoints. Free trial DO tie at
Burwell and Dunns Drug Store. l
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

Washington Post: Bob. Fitzsim-
mons wants some reputable physician
to examine Jim Corbett and ascer-
tain if be can survive the Knockout
blow he proposes to finish him with.
1t is now Corbett's move.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Two Noted Catholics in the city.

Father Wertenbach, of Braddock
Penn, and Father Bullion, OF
Homestead. Penn, were the guests
of Father Francis last night. These
two noted priests were on their way
to Savannah. Father Bullion was
one of the many Catholics who did
80 much to relieve the sufferings OF
the wounded during the noted
Homes tead strike and riots. They
will probably stop in Charlotte on
their return from the South.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Work at the CemafarH.

Mr.. Moses Thomas, keeper of
Flmwood Cemetery, has begun his
spring work of identifying the
grounds and is getting ready to
transplant the flowers. Mr.. Thomas
viii. make special efforts this season
to see if he cannot surpass his for
mer efforts along this line.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Topics Talked of
Around the Town

The Four C's company have NOV
ed into their handsome new offices
over Fitzsimons' drug store. Mr..
Frank P. Milburn, the architect,
: has moved into the offices just va
Gated by the Four C's, which have
been improved, and the front has
been repainted.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Anniversary of Buena Vista.

One Charlotte citizen Monday not
only cele brated the anniversary of
Washir tons birthday, but also the
anniversary OF that famous battle of
the Mexican war, Buena Vista. Mr.
L, A. Blackwelder was with Zachary
Taylor at Buena Vista fifty years ago
yesterday He carried Monday a
cane cut from the battlefield of
Monterey; and he wore medal made
from a bronze cannon captured from
the Mexicans.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
To Chrysanthemum Growers.

The managers of st. Peters and
the Coed Samaritan hospitals have
decided to have a Chrysanthemum
exhibition next November, as has
been their custom for many years,
forthe ben eft of their institutions,
and they bespeak now, the cooper
alton and assistance of Chrysanthe-
mum lovers and growers, as we'll as
of those who are interested in these
public charities.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
En- Route to Camden, Ala.

Rev. ". W. Orr, of Huntersville,
stopped over in Charlotte Tuesday
for short while. Mr.. Orr was
en- route to Camden, Ala. where he
goes In the interest Of the dormitory
at Due West.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Fell From the Top of a Car.

Mr.. R. II. Grice, car inspector at
the Southern, sustained painful
injuries Tuesday. While looking
over a mail coach that had just come
into the yard he had occasion to get
on top, when he lost his footing and
fell to the ground. He was found in
an unconscious Condition and re-
nfained so for some little while. He
was much improved today.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Kicked by n Mule.

Mr.. William Thomasson, son of
Mr.. j. A. Thomasson of Charlotte
township, was painfully but not seri-
ously injured by kick from his
mule late yesterday afternoon. He
was better Monday,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
The Contract Awarded.

The building committee of the
new court house Monday morning
awarded the contract for the fur
nishings for the building to the
Brunswick Bake Calender Co
of New York. This firm was repre-
sented by Mr. D. P. Reamer. The
contract for the furnishings is a
large one and Mr.. Reamer is to be
congratulated on his successful COM
petition, as he had as competitors
the largest houses in this line.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Pound Party in paw Gre. k.

The young people of Paw Greek
had pound party at the home of
Mr.. NJ. A. Alexander Friday night.
There was large crowd present and
had a good time and lots of fun.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

THE News learns that Chief of
Police Jones, of Shelby, last night
arrested two of the York county Jail
breakers. The names of the pris-
oners could not be learned, but they
were in for minor offences.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Moved to Texas.

Moved to Texas.
Mr.. G. S. Robinson and family
who have made their home near
Pineville for number of years left
Tuesday for Palestine, Tex, where
ting will reside in the future. Mr..
Robinson has relatives in Palestine.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
TO BE Heard In Charlotte.

A temporary injunction has been
granted by Judge Simonton of the
United States Circuit Court against
Sparger Bros, of Mt. Airy, who
have beer using smoking tobacco
brand which the American Tobacco
Company claims is an Infringement
on one of their trade marks, The
case wiA be carried to the Circuit
Court at Charlotte, April 26.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Electric BItters.

Electric B ties is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen
orally needed, wien the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver
is torpid and sluggish and the need of
tonic and alternative is felt. A prompt
use of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal birious fevers.
No medicine will act more surely in
counteracting and freeing the system
from The malarisl poIsan. Headache,
Indlg gestion, CO. ipation, Dizziness
yield to Electric Bitters. SOC and S1.OO
per bottle at Burwen & Dunn's drug
store.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
FURNITURE:

If you need furniture you canuot|
afford to fail to see the immense
stock | am now opening. | have
gathered in the barga!nsfrom bank
rupt manufacturers all over tbs
country. l have what you want
atprices that no one can duplicated
| have lot of odd Beds, Bureaus,
Chairs, Rockers, ETC., Zone or two
of kindly, some damaged slightly,
some stock worn that will sell for
half their value. A grand oppor-
tunity to buy cheap and make your
home comfortable and heantifnl.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
po,,.rv vA.so.,.,,on o1-..,-o1

The poultry dealers met at the city
hallFriday morningand organized the
Mecklenburg Poultry and Pet Stock
Association. They meet again Mon
day at 7:30 p. M, to elect officers.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
To Appear Before the legislature.


I SMr. Thomas Griffith left Tuesday
morning for Ralei, h where he will
appear before the Legislature on
some special insurance measures in
which his companies ars directly in.
terested.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
A $4,000 Land Purchase,

A $40, 900 Land Purchase.
Friday evening Mrs. Baxter
Moore's place, east of Charlotte,
near the Louise mills, was bought
by Mr.. Fl. s. Chadwick for. $4,000.
It consists of $50 acres, and will be
added to the mill property Mr..
Walter Brem made the sale.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Location Not Decided On,

The new grocery firm of which
Mr.. Nj. G. Mayer is the head, has
not as yet decided on location. The
Gather building, corner College and
Fourth streets, has been spoken of
and it is probable that this house
will be used temporarily. 1t is the
intention of this firm to build as
soon as practicable on the lot near
the Portner Brewing Co.'S. building.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
t. Go With ROsS 4

t. Go With Ross Co.
Mr.. G. A. Daniels, formerly with
Harris & Keesler, now book keeper
at the Racket Store, has accepted a
similar position with John B. Ross
& Go. He will enter upon the du-
ties of his new position Monday.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

The greenhouses at Dilworth are
very attractive these fine days when
it seems that the flowers growing
under glass should be blooming IN
the open.
Mr.. Bush, by the way, will soon
have ripe bananas grown on his own
trees, and will treat his friends to
taste of the fruit. He will not raise
bananas for market, however.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25
Mr.. Alexander Goes Baoa to Raleigh.

Hon. S. B. Alexander left Sunday
night for Raleigh on business con-
nected with the North Carolina
railroad lease Mr.. Alexander could
not tell when the matter would be
finally disposed of, but hopes that it
will be in the near future.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-02-25

The "bird-law" has expired in
most Of the near by counties, and
the hunter must go to Lincoln to
indulge in the sport of shooting
partridges. Quail on toast is not
yet entirely prohibited. though it is
becoming something of rarity. The
bird-law expired in Mecklenburg
some time ago. A bill has been in
troduced in the Legislature to pro-
hibit hunting in this COMFY
without the consent of the owners
of the land. The land owners have
heretofore been compelled to post
their land to prevent the encroach-
ments of hunters.