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- - i .-.-r . , ::' v. f-r. ; v charlotte'daily observer, march 23, 190a. ' . : c:r.s. at'UA sisast smith dead.., 1940,000 to be jexpexded. , . ji. f r , , - n . - . ,, 'i.VHuw of Mai. TtromasM. Smith. . : . 'x us nitera : wervioes mo . do , -wh ducted This Afternoon. Mrs. Julia uMa Smith,' widow '' of , s - the late Ma tor Thomas MeGnee Smith. r died last evening at t o'clock at her - home at no. m west Trade street. . Mrs. Smith bad been III for several ; . weeks and her. death ' was not unez t eectedv t - - - Mrs. Smiths was a daughter of th late Dr. Moses "W'msiow Alexander and 1 Mrs. Violet Graham Alexander, and Has born at Rosed ale plantation, about i nine miles from the city. She is tsw - vjved by a brother, Copt. 8. B. Alexan- - dert slater.; Miss M. Sophie .Alexan ' der and the following: ' named ..nieces and nephews: Misses violet" and Ju ( II. llnsni1,F U.Hn S R llann. f'r' Jef.:L:Jr,, Thomas W. Alexander, Dr. Bmery Alexander and Dr. J. W. V Hayes.- . , " . "s , The funeral services will be conduct f itr edsi.fct'tlie residence this afternoon - at o'clock, toy Rev. Dr. J. R. Hower- ton, pastor of the First Presbyterian ' " church,, of which the deceased was a , member. The body will be taken to Milton, where it will be interred be " aide that of her late husband. The services at Milton will be conducted by Rev. E. H. Harding-, assisted by K ' Dr. Howerton. Dr. Harding was chap- ' lain of MaJ. Smith's regiment in the Confederate army and was with him when he was killed at the battle' of Bethsalda Church, Va. The pall-bearer will be: Dr. J. F. Robertson, Capt. A. O. Brenizer, Dr. JR. J. Brevard, Capt. A. J. Beall, Prof. George B. Hanna, Measrs. K. D. Lat 1a, C. W. Tlllett, John W. Zimmerman, Archibald Graham and Thomas W. Hawkins. f 3. . ... , MANY VOTERANS TO ATTEND. 1 General 3. K. Carr and Stan to be V Her During Twcntletli Celebration- State Division May Men Here During Gala Meek. MaJ. L. Leon, chairman of the com- tnittee having- In charge the military feature of the Twentieth of May cele . toratlon and commander of Hip Meck- Jenburg camp of Confederate Vcteraim, : has received a letter from Oeneml J. ' 6. Carr, of Durham, commander of the Worth 'Carolina division of United Confederate Veterans, stating that there would probably be a lacge at tendance of veterans at the Twenti eth of May celebration here. May 21. 22, and' 23. Gen. Carr wrote that he and his staff would surely attend and that he would Instruct his chief of staff. Gen. London, to call uttetlon to the event by general order. It has not been definitely decided yet where the annual State re-uniun of veterans will be held, but It Is more than probable that it will be held here. An invitation lias been extended the North Carolina dlvlolon by the Mecklenburg camp and General Carr thinks that the Invitation will be fa vorably considered. I twentieth of May now. They do not Maj. Leon is anxious that the nilli-iciire to take a liny off from their buxl tary feature of the celebration shall ; iwss In order to fittingly observe 'the be on an elaborate scale and he lit ; day of days' so far hs Charlotte 1 con peclally anxious for a large attend-i reined. I -,mt nomethlng of that old The Sootliern; Bell Telephone-1 Com - nanr fjontmroiauu the KxitMMii. 'ftnre, of Time Hum on the Cliarlottc ucnange in ttio Near Jrvture. .The offlclala of the Southern BeU Telephone Company are -preparing es timates for very sxtensive improve menta In the. Charlotte service, It Is stated that $t0,900 will be expended in the near future In the extension of the aerial and underground connections. The subway cables now reach from Morehead to Ninth on Tryon street, and from Graham to Brevard on Trade etreet. These cables will be extended underground to the edces of the city. and the proper surface connections will be made. The aerial lines will be improved and extra effort will be made to Increase the list of suburban stations. With the many subway cables leading; into the central station, and the most ap proved surface connections, Charlotte may then boast of a telephone service amturpajmeo in inn country. The Charlotte exchange is already re garded as one of the best In the Houth It la one of the few really important points on the long distance wires of the American District Telephone and Tel egraph Company, connecting the North with the far South. The local sta tion is the accounting; center of 10 ex changes. All the business transacted at those centers must pass through the Charlotte office. The local office Is the headquarters of the superinten dent of the district, embracing the larger part of the Carolina. The ocal service, with Its 1,640 subscribers. has 200 more stations than any other exchange In the State. The local office Is one of the best fitted in the Houth Atlantic States. The building is of the very best, the furnishings and equipment is as good as can be had, and the service Is thoroughly up-to-date In every respect. The announcement that the officials of the company are to expend such a large sum In further improvements is good news to the city generally. A BIG CANNON TO BE EI It ED. Major K. E. Davidson Offers to Reject Life Into the Twentieth or May Celebration by Firing Rig Cannon Each Morning.. Mayor S. McNinch, Major II. E. UavldHon and an Observer reporter were (halting together In Mayor Mr Nlnch's private office yesterday about the coming Twentieth of May cele bration. "Years and years ago," remarked Mayor MoNlm h. "when the world was somewhat younger, Charlotte a little smaller and myself not so old. they tisful 1o celebrate the twentieth in glorious style. Cannons were fired and everyone participated In the exercises that always marked the day. "People have somehow forgotten that there Is such a thing as the MME. NOBDICA'S TERMS '92,000. ,ir t , ' H Mr. SA. Schloss Makes Effort to 8e ; care the Noted linger for c, Cbar ( totte. , fj . v. , . t Mr. S. A,' Schlosa, lessee of the Char lotto Academy of Music,, is spending some time ia Nw ,Tork J He celled upon Ma4arae' Nordlca'e manager- a few days ago to find out on what terms the distinguished singer would consent to appear In. Charlotte durlny' the Twentieth of-, May -celebration.' Thv' best terms that bs could secure was a guarantee of S2.0OO. ' Mr. Hchtosa communicated at once with Mr. Marx Nathan, the local man ager, to sea 4f the Twentieth of Hu committee would stand for the guar an tee. He stated that he did hot feel Justified himself in risking such a large sum but declared that he was willing to take chances on the advertising and house expenses, etc., provided the committee would support htm In ths guarantee. Mr. Nathan, conferred with Mr. .Stewart W. Cramer. Mavor 8. 8. McNinch and several others yes-i teraay, out none or these thought the undertaking a wise one and conse quently the matter was dropped. Mr. Schlose stated that under ordi nary circumstances he would have been willing to briifg Madame Nordics. here, but owing to the fact that she had been here once before, and would be In Salisbury, he did not care to as sume the burden. THE YELLOW DOG GOLD MINE. The Bee Hive Millinery Opening Xext The Bee Hi? announce this- morn inr that its millinery opening wilt take plac Wednesday. March 28th. ; Miss Dawson, who is so well end a vorably known among the ladies "w- of Charlotte, is again in chance of the de partmem. - Extra effort has been made tnis spring to have one of ths largest end most tasteful displays ever shown In Charlotte. Those who desire to see something -artistic : are invited to.be present next Wednesday. A Handsome Folder Issued. A handsome folder, containing views and descriptions of Mount Vernon, the nome ana tomo oi oeorge Washington, nas oeen issued by the passenger de partment 'of the Southern Railway. The pamphlet Is in the shape of ths old mansion and is an artistic piece of work throughout. The views - em brace practically every room In the mansion and ' several scenes on the grounds, together' with a handsome view of Arlington, the home of General Robert . E. Lee. ance of veterans. IN HONOR OF LATE E. W. SI ELLON Merchants' Association Adopts .Suita ble Resolutions. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Charlotte Retail Mer chants' Associaticm has drafted the following resolutions as a testimonial of the esteem in which the late Mr. K. W. Mellon was held by that associa tion: "Whereas, on the 2nd day of March. 3908. God In his Infinite wisdom and mercy called from our midst Mr. K. W. Mellon, a loyal member of the Charlotte Retail Merchants' Associa tion, Therefore; be It Resolved, "1. That this association In regular session assembled, give this expression of its feeling of personal loss In the untimely death of Mr. Mellon. We recognized In him an honest, successful merchant, whose career Is worthy of emulation; a g"ulleman of unsullied character, and a true friend. He en tered heartily Into any movemem thai had for Its object the advancement of the business Interests of our city, and We feel thai in his death 'he com munity has sustained uti Irreparable loss. "We desire also to extend wliiiere sympathy to the bereaved family. "J. That tliese resolutions l spread upon the minutes, and a copy snt to the family, (ijlgned) "JAM. . ! A H I US' K it, "J AS. T PORTKIt. "A. H. J I 'STICK. "Conitnlt ice '' OPENS NOI'TIIERN OI'I'K E IIKRE Mr. IL Godulii lo lx Southern Mauu- j gcr for Homier Ji ItHrnucll. or New I York OfllTs In (liarloitc. I Tlie Houthern office of Bonner & i Barnwell, leather iH'ltlng tnanufa tur-I ers, of New York. Is to he In Charlotte. ' Mr. Paul Homier, the first named ' member of the firm, is In the clly conferring with Mr. II. Godwin, who ; Will bi; Southern manager. The office : of the company will he loc;iei at Dim! cvorner of Kourth uikI College streets. Mr. GfMiHln has been h tenldenf of! vnsriotte rr some time and Is quite fj well-known In local tnanufa luring 1 5 circles. He Is energetic and capable Slid the Southern Interests of the new company will be well served by him. Charlotte Is becoming more an I more of a distributing center for the large Noil hern manufacturers. Many of the big machinery and tM-ltlng inn', cents hae their Southern offices In ths city. Irlt In the forthcoming relebraflon l-t us fire guns, fireworks, and make merry." This expression by the mayor led Major Davidson to offer his servlcew as commander of the Charlotte Artil lery. He stated that he had an old IB Inch gun which he would fire everv morning iurlng the celebration so as to let the people know thHt something was doing, Tills proposition the may or heartily accepted and Major Da vidson and his crack battery may be expected to do the stunts In fine style on the mornings of May 21sl, iTind and 22rd. The old gun Is so heavy that the effect of the flrlii'j would Injure the windows of the nearby residences, and the major anil his company will take the gun out of town to do the shoot ing ile promises to give the mayor a ;,ood big "dnse of noise" when 'he il'js roll around for the celebration. Those who know Major Davidson have no fears but that he will carry out his i o.itract lo the letter. Mr. Jaspon Ready for the Foil De velopment of That Property Konth of Uio City. Mr. Max Jaspon is makinr a number of Improvements at the Yellow Dog Gold Mine, south Of the city. He has dug a fine shaft, secured a sufficiency of machinery for the erection of a stamp mill, and Is now ready for the full development of the property. A large quantity of ore has already been piled up near the mouth of the shaft i no, at a very early date, the extrac lon of the yellow metal will be begWn n earnest. Mr. Jaspon has already aken some gold from the ore. but onlv for test and eXDerlmental numnseo. The running of the mill, the mining of ne ore ana me actual development of he mine will be commenced shortly. To Attend Inter-Stato Convention. The Inter-State Y. M. C. A. I nnvpn. Ion of the Carolines meets in Charles- on, S. c, to-day. The following amed citizens, as delegates from th u-nanoue roung Men s Christian Asso ciation, lert last night to attend the meeting: Capt. A. B. Bren izer. Tmf T. B. Hanna. Messrs. F C. Abbott, H. J. Knebel. J. A. Durham and Ed'wln L. Jones. Mr. G. C. Huntington, inter-State secretary, left Wednesday night to arrange -for the accommoda tion of the many guests who were ex pected. The party of Charlotte citi zens will likely return to-morrow evening. It pours the oil .of life Into your system. It warms you up and starts the life blood circulating. That's what Holllster's Bocky Mountain Tea does. 38 cents, Tea or Tablets. R. H. Jordan ft Co. Young Lawyers In Demand. The schools throughout the county are beginning to close. From now un til about the 1st of June, the younger members of the Charlotte bar will be moving from place to place making commencement addresses or delivering medals. 8 CMfD MRS. JOE PERSON'S REMEDY CURES BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES ATKUl CONVINCES FOR SUE 11 IMG DBUGG1STS I ; A the aPProach of spring, 4 custom demands it, and' appearancdsv" s - 4 I are so improved by such acquisitions that-it is not a matter of. il ' r . I wonderment at the popularity of fresh Spring Ties , We have ; ' . probably the largest lot of Spring Ties we have ever handled. The V ' assortment is vaned and includes almost every conceivable shape : : and design of Neck Piece that is worri-Fouivih-Hands that tie V -large or small knots, in narrow and broad widths; Long Fow-in- 5 : Handsrnarrowwidths, made' especially -for people with larffe necks:. Stang Ties with lare ends (mighty; popular this season) ' both for busmess and dress suits; ;our Black and White Bows for " evening wear are very pretty; JKeady-Tied Ties in bows and four- . -m-hands all these and more are 'represented in - this shipment. - : ED. MELLON GOi, Leading , Glothiers Mail Orders Have Prompt attention , . . , "tVl. (vrogglns" JliiHlieutlug. n ' "Col. Hcr.iggliis," otherwise Mr J F. Adams, until recemiy secretary to) rxjunr umm iiuy Muxwell, spent yesterday In the lty after rusticating , for a fortnight on the plantation of r'. ., Capt. IL A. Terrene. . The colonel S was spry and lively: the country air, i ths blooming oii-hurds and the green ' , hillsides have agreed with him. cel. w tk-rogglns will not remain In the city, ,,,. but will hereafter make his domlcll ' at Sugar Hill. Col. Maxwell's farm, whers he will oversee the chicken yards, attend to the orchards and have 'j a central supei-vhtion of the plantation. iL i Mr. W. M. TlMimao Apisilntcd. A call meeting of the police, fire und health commission was held in the city HSU yesterday arteriMwn at 4 o'cUsk. 1 "t ' The only items of buslnens med upon j -v. wm ins ppotnimenc or s surrewior , to J, R. Winchester, on the Ih-u sant- , tary force. Mr. W. M. Thomas . . ' tiamed for the vacancy. The coinmls , " sioa then adjourned. 'v Drove Too rit. , Jim Blk, a colored hlckinan. Vas - ; arraigned In the city police court vm. , , tsrday morning to pay the penalty for 1 reckless driving. Jim could not give m. muBKiwr reason ror nis violation - and Jleeorder Shannon house lined him lio for the offense. TORTURE BT AAV AG KM, "ftpesking f ths tertur tu wlileh eoo. tt tlte tsavsgs trltsa is (he fhiiin. r ue subject tiwSr eanuves. reminds ins . f the Mens; suffering 1 . end ursd for i-iree ntnolft from Inflammatios of the idueri; ssrs W M. Rhermsn, of Cub- ' ' lmr JJ19 n hir ""ill I i-i'd fclsctrk! Hitters, tbre bottles of v ti:h ' cmniplstely ' cured ," Cures Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia, Blood dls .ilT .and Malaria sod restores tli OtiKratitaed br H. U. Jwdin 1 I'm. OUR HATS ALWAYS PLEASE Our Spring Hats are Get ting Scattered All Over Town Perbys and Soft Hats We find that, while lots of men are willing to pay $5 for a hat, there are other men who want to pay $1.50 and $2 less. They can do it by buying hats here and without sacrificing style. We have blocks of leading makes to choose from; your fancy as well as your head can be quickly fitted. Knox Hats $3.50 and $1 Stetson Hats, $3.50. Longley Hats $3.00 Yorke Bros. & Rogers Role Agrttts for Jlno Hats. About French Cleaning we especially recommend our French , Process of Dry Cleaning to the ladles. On fine Gowns, Waists, Dressing , nnu eiauoraieiy trimmed gar ments. It has no equal. Ripping is unnecessary, and It's uuu, it-no. i.e Ruiuaiiiee an our worm.. CHARLOTTE STEAM LAUNDRY. Lanndercrs, Dyers and CTesoers, Sl s. Tryon Street. A Solid Carload Crushed Fruits and Fountain Flavors 'in OUR line of Felt Hats has proved exceedingly popular this seasoa The Styles are very pretty indeed. The arguments in favor of purchasing a Spring Hat are numerous ; they give an air that is identical with the seasoa The hat alone almost takes the place of a hew outfit. , To be properly dressed for the spring season demandsv a New Spring Hat Our assortment was never more complete than this season, apd the effects in Soft Hats are particularly good. In addition we carry HATS in all the pop- Prices: $3.00 a full Jine of ular Shapes. STIFF $3,50, $5-00 THE LONG TATE GLOTH ING Oldest GlothinQ Store in Q harlot te. , Goods sent on Approval returnable at our expense, i Slii i;' I1! tin . SOLID CARLOAD Soda Fountain Goods rrsfJ.HuntferfonJ Smith Co. MANunCTOMM ssOCMTU.sLV '-BURWELL&DUNKO This car is in and being rapidly distributed. We offer Manufacturers' Prices on All Fountain Goods. Apparatus and Outfits from $50.00 to $2500.00. Ice Shavers, Steel Founts, Glasses, Holders, Spoons, Rock Candy Syrup, Extracts, Coca Cola, Nerve Coca, Root Beer, Straws, Bowls. Buruell & Dunn Company, WHOLESALE ONLY, 205 South College Street 5f . r sv , .... yv'Vl -.': m mm GO-CARTS We have just received a large shipment of THE CflLBRAKD "BLOCK" GO-CARTS and we ars now perpared to supply all your wants In this line. This make Is strictly In a , class by itself, and you must . Mil "BLOCH" It yi want I the most PERFECT cart mads. W'. . ' :jl-' '. .Y"-'s Office F u r n it l re WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF Office- Desks Off ice Chairs Office Tables S cl c; t i o ira 1 -Boofct Cases Filing" Cabinets " We Are Offering Special Bargains In This Line. It Wifl Pay You To See Our; Stock At Once. ' Sold only Jy E CO. flBIUfWIIIM AH r II Sf A wmW IMaa v Wl HAVE TAKEN THE AGENCV w for ths WABASH CABINET CO. r . Manufacturers vol Vertical Flllnf ' Cabinets and IndAc Cabtosts and sfrerythlntf ' that to mads In office jfurnlturs . Lev us flfurs vlth you. v rf 4. jstcn, Dixcn & Co Ti:c"Chicagb Typewriter $35.00. - f V Fully GuaranteeWtt VUtbM tVrltlnc urraiest aimpucuy; consequently greatest durability. . Perfect and per manent altanment. , Only interchange able steel type- system. ' - 1 Many other neslrable features. , DON T f WRITE TBB OLD - WAYUSB AftTTPK WRITER. - H adds tone and prestige to your business. , i n. It. TOWXSEND. Gen'l At.f , 23 W. flftb RU , - Charlotte,. N. C. FOR SALE OR LEASE ' Atlantic Hotel. Morehead ' City.1 X. C Best seaside resofr.'on .Atlantic Coast. , .r tJnsqualled . - taclllUes for Boatlnlf, Sathlng, 'Fishing. Accom modations for J.OOft guests. Perma nent Encampment of State Guard. Large - Patronage. ; y Money-maker for right narty. . -5., "T. Add ress, until April 10. If Of. R; P. FOSTKR, General Manager, Golds boro, N. C. - 1 . , ? i I When You j .1 i Qean House I t onXli find our. store the ; l place to Iiuy the' many f 'utensils i you need and,V j l ought to have. A - , f , t I Allen Hardware Co WHOLESALS ASD RETAIL, ,Z, ' it- t - ' : . 4! f -'.rf i Hi . y ' ? v
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