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v s ... ; , ... 1 i i. . . Juwl J.J il) CIAC ...MI.NVS KTKANGilS JI.MIi .'I.,:iO Woman by JSuaits vt Dslo V.il u Am-sU'tl for Ckr1i'j and A tun ing; Mm. Clifford Ucil . Found to , Uuve $1530 or More CoiuvnUJ on Her I'erwn I loll ol iiremuacks Forms Bustle,' While Hags of Silver are. Attached to lAmb.rfi.:,, It .wa a dramatic ceno which greeted, the eye of reporter as-he walHud into the police station yester day afternoon, in answer to a . kindly telephone ,cafl. Heaped-' high on i the table in the centre reat .plies e( shin ing stiver lay In gleaming; heaps. Be fore It sat Desk Sergeant Puke and at the right sldio Officer Porter raking In handful, after handful of : the ' lucre, kew!f" record on a handy sheet, of papjt In ' a column . of figures whose total tiounted higher and higher-as the tioments passed Ai (half ' dosen ottien looked, longed and . , wondered. The reason for all this was soon ex 'plained. . 'i;v : Baak in tn prison, - occupying one of the cells, .- was ; a : woman. Bessie Wjlsoh by name, arrested for .begging' irem nous to Bouse-ano. cursing at least one who gave ffarv'nayfor an answer; The., Incident), which resultea in aer arrest took plaoe at the home of Officer Bell. Miss Wilson (a bank book issued by a Columbia institution In . which she Jiea 60 shows that she Is unmarried), wtent to the home of Of ficer ;8eU 'tfndv aak Bell' for money -with which to pay her way to her folks in the country near Rook Hlllr This was declined, whereupon she proceeded to abuse Mrs. Bell. Offi cer Blaok, who chanced to be passing, was nqtlded. and through him. police headquarters. Armed with a descrip tion. Officers Bell and Porter saunter ed forth and found the woman as she was . reaving the residence - of ' Dr. Crowell. She was esoerted to the police station , i where she . was offered her release If she would put up a lio bond. The woman reached down to her . stocking and lo and be hold a bag of silver was attached thereto, such as one would scarcely expect .to find en one who asked for aims, search reveale that she was a veritable mint, in human guise. For concealed beneath her dress, tied about either limb and acting as a bustler were a store of rags containing weaitn, in one roil ,or nuts . there was fives, tens s and 1 twenties, which amounted to 1169. A bushel more or less, of nickels, dimes, quarters and i pennies brought the whole up to more tnan 1130. "Just say 1330 and a quart I or pennies," said one of trite omcers, 1 as he raked pile of the latter into a I bag without counting 4hem The entire I jo i weignea A i- younus ana now f n I ordinary frail woman could '- havs i walked thus Impeded is a mystery. She was turned over to Mrs. J. M. i Cross at the Charlotte Hotel for fur- i ther search, but no more money was found. Mrs. dross says that she knows the wemah; that she has stopped at tne hotel a number or times, ana is j aocustomed to cuss people out If they , don't give her what she asks for. 1 The Wilson woman, "who is about 35 or 40 rears old, la not bright, though i she talks freely. "When did you come into town?" she was asked. "I came In night before last," she said. "I was on my wayNto my sister's In South Carolina, down in the coun try near Rock Hill." 1 "Where did you get all that money and In that shape?" "I saved it," the woman answered pitifully. "I've worked hard all my life.a I've had a hard time and. this money repereseatt; what -I'vfr saved. It's all f ve got to keep me from going to tW poor house. You are not going to take my. money away from me are j"ouT"- ' . She was assured that nobody was going to keep her money. "I'll go away from Charlotte and never oome back again. I'll never ask another soul for money. If you'll let me go and give me my money back all except the fine," she saia.."Z m sor ry I ever came here at all." Later In the afternoon sh1 was weeping bitterly in her cell. The woman Is a curiosity the like of which the officers da not run In ery day. But she can not be pun ished as a criminal, as she is undoubt edly7 unbalanced. She was treated as considerately as the circumstances woul permit. In the meantime the police station holds treasure far outranking ths fowls of which It lately boasted and the esss as to whose ownership so much dlsput'e there was. THE CHARLOTTE BANKS. What the Report to tho Government Shows In Figures. The following figures condensed from the reports to the Comptroller of the Currency t the close of busi ness .on the 22d will show the condi tion of the Charlotte banks:, CAPITAL. Commercial National Bank, 1500 -00; First National Bank, $300,000: Merchants & Farmers' National Bank, $300,000; Charlotte National Bank, 1125,000; American Trust Co., $282 190; Charlotte Trust Co., $100,000; Southern Loan Y Savings Bank, $25,- 00. Totsl capital $1,631,180. SURPLUS AND PROFITS. Commercial National Bank, $286, 41.5i; First National Bank, 1228. 601.4; Merchants A Farmers' Nation al Bank, $114.309. 35; Charlotte Na tional Bank, $36,568.07; American Trust Co.. $77,841.40; Charlotte Trust Co., $17,047.85; Southern Loan A Savings Bank, $17,522.80. Total sur plus and profits $778,127.11. LOANS. Commercial National Bank, $1,644, 288.71; First National Bank, $873, Sll.tt; Merchants & Farmers' Na tional Bank $81$,l8.52; Charlotte National Bank, $841,214.48; American Trust ,Co... $84l,31$JO; Charlotte Trust Cos, $414,791. $; Southern Loan Savings Bank, $175,475.68. Total loans, $4,310,114.1$., DEPOSITS. ' Commercial National Bank, $1,114, 188.71; First National Bank, $$!,- ,436.10; Merchants Farmers' Nation al bank. $Jl,176.l6;v Charlotte .Na tfjrnal Bank, $770,64 1.$; American .Trust -Co.,$849,ll3.40; Charlotte Trust Co! 1111.014.1$,' Southern Loan Savings Bank, $275,475.88.' The deposits, SS.MMIMO. . , ' : '. GROW' ASSETS. . , Commercial National 'Bank, 81.645,. m; First National Bank, $1,861. 37.88; Merchants A Farmers' Na tional Bank. $l,678,02l.$$i. Charlotte hatlonal Bank, $1,141,488.64; Amerl : can Trust Co., $1.267.151.88; , char, lotta Trust Co., $618,111.14; Southsrn Loan Savings Bank, $116,647.$$.' Total gross assets, $l,648,163.St, O. S. BCRHAN8 TE8TiriI AFTER . .. FOUR YEARS. . . - a 8. Burhans. rcl Carlisle Centor, N. Y wrltss; r J About, four . ysirs i : wrote you slating that 1 hud W w' tlrely cured of a severe kidney troubl by taklttf less than two fcMtUe . of Foley's' Kidney t Cure. It entirely top. p4 the brick dust sediment, snt pain and . symptoms of kidney dlsvese diappar4, 1 sm glad to say that I have never has' return of any of thnee symptoms dur ing the four yeirs that have elapsed and 1 am evidently cured to etay cured, and hsartlry recommend Folerle Kidney Cure te any one suffering (rem kidney er bladder . trouble.' i H. U. Jordan m QUAUriCATIOXS 1 OH VOTLltS S!.-. ricltae Ami Kailirock Ask tho City Iseniocniilo i;jecutlv Commit-K-o to 1'shh on Certain Matters That tho , Fvoplo Want to Know About ' iW'fore the Duy of Ifio Primary Tho Poll' Tax Qualification Needs l ixplaiia t lon-r-wlu.ro a Man Musi Llvo to Voie in Certain Ward A Number of Important Questions AaktxX. ,,-: -t:.' n;.'-' yi' ---. :' 4 There has been considerable talk about the requirements tor the quail flcatlojt or:th'''.ontlo( '!Xeinocftl4 primary her In . the city. The city Democratic executive committee' will say who shall or shall not be entitled to voto. ' In erder to arrive at an un derstandlng about the matter, Messrs. W. O. , Hathcock, chairman of the Working - Men'g CiVte League,, and John A; McRas, chairman of the com mittee of the Business Men's Municip al League, have addressed the follow ing questions to the -chairman of the olty Democratic executive committee: mr.? ':V, .?';.;'; , ?'March 2 & 1867. ' '.'Hon. W. C. Dowd, Chairman" of the , City' Zemocratl Executita Commlt i .' tee, Charlotte,', N.'.,C,'! v ' - "Dear -Sir: ... ". " r'-' i'The ' Business Men'g Municipal League and the. Working Men's Civic League, feeling that a. clear under standing,, touching the qualifications, required of voters in the city Demo cratic primaries; to be held on April It, 1907, and the subsequent Democratic- primaries during the spring of 1807, (f any subsequent .primaries should be necessary, would, avoid fric tion and conduce to harmony,' respect fully ask for an official ruling In writ ing by your committee on. certain questions which may arise In regard to the qualifications, of voters in. said pri maries. The committee will appreci ate an official expression of your com mittee on the questions given below at the committee's very earliest conveni ence. 'The questions follow: "(1) Will the, payment of poll-tax either county and State or city poll tax for the year 1906 or any other year he required as a qualification for voting In said primaries; ami, If so, for what year and by what date must thd poll tax be paid to give a person the right to vote in said primaries?' "(J J If a' person did reside Tor a period of four months In a new ward In territory not embraced In the limits of tho city of Charlotte prior to the city charter of 1907; but such person, within less than four months prior to' the 7th day of May, 1907, the date of the coming municipal election,- re moved directly Into a" new ward in territory not embraced within the lim its of the city of Charlotte' prior to said city charter, will such peson be entitled to register and vote in said primaries; and if so in what ward, the one from which he removed or to which he removed ? "(3) If a person did reside for four months or more in one of the new wards in territory not embraced in the limits of the city prior to the said city chater and within less than four months prior to the 7th day of May, 1907, remove directly In point of time Into any one of the four old wards in the city, will he be entitled to register and vote, and, if so, In which of the wards, the new ward from which he removed or tho old ward into which he removed? "(4) If any person, four months pr more prior to the 7th day of May, 1907. removed from any townshlp'in Mecklenburg county Into territory em braced Within the present limits of the city of Charlotte and there resided for two months and then remove from that territory Into a different ward of the city of Charlotte and (here will have resided for at least two months prior to the 7th day of May, 1907, will he be entitled to participate in said primaries, and If so in what ward, the one to which he first removed or the one Into which he last removed? "(6) If any person cast his ballot for a Republican candidate for the Legislature In the general election of 1906, will he be entitled to participate In said primaries? "Respectfully submitted, (Signed) W. C. HATHCOCK, Chmr. of the Working Men's Civic League. JOHN Ai M'RAE, Chmn. of Commit tee of Business Men's Municipal Leaguo." EASTER EXERCISES Pronramnie of Special Services Which Will be Rendered at First Baptist Sunday School Sunday Afternoon at S o clock. Special Easter services will be held at the First Baptist Sunday school Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The following programme will be followed: Mualo by orchestra. Song and devotional service. Appropriate responsive reading, in which all of the classes will take part. Invoeutlon. Singing by school. fiong by Mr. Overcarsh's Singing Class, "Death Could Not Hold Htm." Prayer, Mr. Willis Brown. Solo by Miss Grace fcMdliis. Singing by school "Caster Song." v Selection by orchostra. Bong by singing class, "Qlory, Glory, II Is Risen." Bole by Miss 01 Irvine. flinging by school. Cornet solo by Mr. Ursssest Announcements. Lesson Study. v Singing by school. Reports of classes. Selection by so bo band. Responsive reading. Easter song by seven little girls In ths primary clsss. Benediction. FRANC JONES NOT DEAD. False Rumor on Burets Yesterday Morning that Defaulting Teller Mad , Committed guh'lds In Virginia- Dead Man a Virginian. That Frano H. Jones, the defaulting teller of the Charlotte National Bank had attempted suicide In Virginia by cutting his throat having been recog-j nisea oy several persons wis tne sun stance of a rumor which was current on the streets yesterdey morning, but which subsequent Investigation has proved to be false. The report reaohed here by way bf the crew and .passen gers of No; 16 and caused consider!! comment The man, It was learned, was taken to a hospital in Danville; -A telegram of Inquiry sent to Dan vllle established the fact that the men who attempted suicide wis rtlutrt F, Brad burn, of Brldgtwgtcr, Va. The News-No Hure Drug Cough Curs Cures were like Dr. Snoop's Cough Curs l snd has bsn for 10 years. The Na tional Law now requires that If any poisons enter Into a cough mixture, ft no) st be printed on the label or package. For this rossoni mothers, and others, should Insist oa . having , Dr. Slioop'a Snoop's labels-end vnne In the medlolns, else It must by law be on the label. Anl It's not only i safe, but It Is said to be pji (Ti"v , , i . nnvw . . w v. m limy fy. tnarkable 'rough remedy. Take ne rrisnee, partlnularly with your children, Insist on having Dr. Shoop's Cough lure. Cemnars eererutty ths Dr. Snoop package with others and see. No poison marks therel : Ysu 'csn always U oo the safe side by demanding Dr. Ihoop's Cough Cure- ' Pimply refuse to acc-pt anr other. Sols by Burwell-Dung lie- EHS TER GL OyF,2'"For Ladles r .Glove offerings that are unsurpassed in, Charlotto for their exclusive-, $tyt iiess and values. - ' ". ' '; " '," ' t, , We, have : recently, added to our Btock the famous "DENT'S GLOVES" ;, v . J and to those who have worn this Glove they need no, word' of praise. ", .; ; . .The ' universal satisfaction that . this Glove has given throughout the xr t V wao1$pwi frorii those who are not' fa- Iniiliar with its perfect; fitting and' exoellont wearing qualities - i $yl& We offer specialvialues this week, . ! - ' 1 , - , 1;" nAAaiBEALfiro , : ; I i Extra soft and elastic, all colors . . . . $1.00 pair "PriNT'S',' 2 OLASP WASHABLE GLOVES This special number is the best Glove value ever offered in Charlotte. ; Soft; kid, Paris stitching, can be washed any number of times and be left in perfect condition. Come in White, Tans and Browns. Special, $1.50 DENT'S 12 BUTTON GLOVES ?A iieal Kid, extra quality-White, ; IBlack Tan and value, $3.75. 16-BUTTON LENGTH GLOVES , Black and White only. Special , . 12 BUTT0N, FULL 22 INCHES LONG DoubleaTipt)ed;'' Silk Gloves. Black and White Heavier quality Silk Gloves,. Black and White Evening Shades Silk Gloves .. 1"" PU RCHL'S $1,145 MORE For fcfw. C. A! FUND Report at Meeting of ladles Shows That More TJjan $,000 Has Afready Been Sfurod for imposed Young ' Women's Christian Association Building Work in Other States.' The re port of the campaign in the Interect of the Young Women's Chris tian Assnriatlon building-, which was submitted at the meeting of the asso ciation yesterday afternoon, showed that $1,14." have baon secured on the building fund since the meeting on Monday afternoon. This makes a to tal of morn than $8,800 secured In the one week the ladles have been getting subsc riptions to the building fund. The ladles s.re thoroughly In earnest, are iiotlvely at work, and are putting Into their work that deter mination whlrh means success. The ladies realise- tho need of Just such a building as that which they are trying to get. Their enthusiasm Is touching many of those to whom they appeal, making them to realise ftie Worthiness 'of the cause.' The meeting yesterday was an enthusiastic one. Another will be held in a few days. At this another report on the building fund will be submitted. The campaign spirit is not confined to Charlotte by any means. In many cities the same enterprise In being csr rled on successfully by tho ladles of the T. W. C. A. The encouraging news from other places Is a stimulus to the earnest workers In that Interest here. Recently a very welcome surprise came to the Y. W C. A. of Aurosa, 111., In the form of $25,000. This fund was quickly made up by some friends of the Y. M C. A. A rapid campaign In the int. rest of the Y. M. C. A. building fund had Just closed successfully, and these friends, In an effort to express their appreciation of the work of the Y. W. C. A. In, the city, gave this $15,000 Hie beginning of the fund for their building. Just st this time die Y. W. C. A. of Portland, Maine, is carrying on a campaign that is well organized, and one that promises to le very success ful. The campaign committee has Is sued attractive printed matter, In the form of blotters. On ihese appear an array of figures showing what Is toe ing done In the thren different loca tions In the city where the commit tee has offices. Xhls is done so that the business men of the city can see exactly what Is being done, this bring one means adopted for securing from them more generous Rift Tn Duluth, Minn,, the business men have become so much interested In The Right Kind .0 . SPRiNG SUITS Those fashionable Square-cut Coats, the kind that . you and I and all practical men want, are now on dis play at our store. Our display this year is the finest of 44 What to Wear" ever attempted in Charlotte. If . you don't know what you want, this exhibition will show you; if you know just what you want, you will find it hero if it's in vogue this season. Our stock of Clothing for Young Men will interest every young man in Charlotte. Remember, Mellon 's LEADING i , a Y. W. C. A. building for that city that they have recently held a ban quet whlcl was followed by a gen eral discussion of this need. They reached the decision to buy a lot for the building and raise a fund of $115, 000 to erect the same. The new building of the Y. W. C. A. In Cincinnati has Just been completed; It Is a commodious building wlth'sll the necessary equipment for a desir able boarding house for young wo man. This building has 69 rooms for regular boarders,' besides a number of rooms for transients. In the lunch room ten thousand meals are served every month. During the past year the educational department has en rolled 960 young women. All of these facts, and they are 'but Instances, speak forcibly of tho high estimation In which the Young Wo men's Christian Association and Its work Is held. The Connelly Springs Hotel. Mr. Henry L. Vanstory, of the cleri cal force of the Central Hotel, will leave here on the 1st of April for Connelly Springs, where he will, on the 1st of June, open the Connelly Springs Hotel for the summer season. The hotel building contains 60 or more rooms and has bfeen remodeled and put In fine shape. ' ' Pulm Limited to Come Off. Nos. 31 and 82, the Southern's Palm Limited, operating between New York and St. Augustine, will be discontinued for the season early next month. The last train will leave New York on the 6th and St. Augus tine on the 8th. Negro Baseball Easter Monday. The colored cranks of the city sre preparing for two great games of baseball next Monday. In the morn ing Livingstone College, of Salisbury, will meet Blddle University and In the afternoon the All Stars, of Charlotte, will play the nine from Shaw Uni versity at Halelgh. Services preparatory to the cele bration of the Lord's Supper will be conducted In the lecture room of the Tenth Avenue PresbyterUn church this evening at I o'clock. Jev. Alex ander Martin will preach. The publlo Is cordially Invited. Don't oonstdsr lightly the evidence of disease In your system. Don't tskj des perate chances with ordinary medicine t'se Holllstere Hooky Mountain Tea the great spectuo. V rents, Tea or Tablets ft. H. Jordan A Co. Clothes Fit. CLOTHIERS Comiiv u i rur-cti,';;. Brown. Special price z.ya $3.50 only . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 only $1.50 , $1.25 16 N. Tryon Ernest Grady Hurt by Fall. Ernest Orady, a sen of Mr. Joseph F. Grady, of 70s Pine street, fell from one of the delivery wagons of the Weddlngton Hardware Company, at the corner of Trade and College streets, yesterday afternoon, and was painfully bruised. A refrigerator fell out on top of him. The young fel low's Injuries are not considered se rious. For Catarrh, 1st m tend ysu tree, just to prove mertt, a Trial slse bog of Dr. 6 hoop' Catarrh Rerntdy. It is a snow white cream. halin sntiseptlo balm that gives Instant relief to Ca torrb of the nose and throat. Make the free test and see. Address Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Large Jars 50 cents. Sold by Rurwell-Dunn Retsil Store. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY SPECIAL RATES VIA 8 EA BOARD AIK LIXE RAILWAY. Richmond, Va. Confederate Vet erans' reunion. May JOth to June 80th; rate of one cent per mile plus twenty-five cents will apply. Durham, N. C N. C. Bankers' As sociation, May 22-24; rate of fare one-third on certificate plan basis will apply Plnehurst, N. C. Conference for Education In the South, April 9-12; one first-class fare plus twenty-five cents for the round trip will apply. Dickson, Tenn. General Assembly Oumborlsnd Presbyterian Church, May 16-25 ; one first-class fare plus twenty-five cents will apply. San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal. Imporlal Council Order Nobles of the Mystlo Shrine, May 6-11; rates based on practically one fare for the round trip will apply: From Raleljh, $76.60; Wilmington, $76.50; Char lotte, $76.50. Birmingham. Ala. Oenernl As sembly Presbyterian Church in the United States, May 16-26; one first class fare plus twenty-live cents for the round trip will apply Charleston, 8. C. Fifth National Scheutsenfest Nstlonler Schut Sen Bund Du Velgelnten Staatn Von Amerlka, May 6-14; rates on basis one first-class fare plus twenty-five cents will apply. For rates from other points, dates of sales, eta., apply to Seaboard Agent or the undersigned. C II. OATTIS, T. P. A., Raleigh, N. C. JAMES KER, JR., C. P. A., Charlotte, V. O lira- vrv $S Win ... i 1 i Of the M. Pi B. & L. flss'n ' ' . i- ' . ' i ' ' ; : " .'" went into effect on Saturday, the 2nd inst The subscriptions for this series, are coming in freely, but to accommodate the public we will keep the books open during the whole month of March and prospective borrowers will do well to apply at once S, WITTKOWSKY President THE CHARLOTTE SUPPLY CO. AQKKTg FOR American All-WreuglH Steel Split Pulleys aad "Giant" flilrched Rubber Belting. We carry la stock Tale and Town Hoists op to sis ton oapacMy: also u full Use of Packing. Pipe, Valrn and Mill HppUo HACKNEY BROTHERS IS THE Best Place TO GET RESULTS FOR Plumbing and Heating 6W. 5th St. Charlotte, N. C. Machinery for Farm and fac tory. Ffifriflpc Three kinds, from 12 US" t0 150 a P. Rftilpfr Return Tubular and Portable on skids, from 12 to 150 H. P. Improved Gin Machinery, gnsj and Presses, and complete outfits of capacity of 100 bale per day and over. Saw Milk, Ff fi all sizes in use la the South. Pulleys and Shafting, smallest to complete cotton mill outfits, LID DELL COMPANY, CkfcUifLC MATTINGS .1 f LUBIN JURIU C t R. L COCHRANE Sec &. Treas. HOLLISTER'S Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets A My Msslclne for Buiy Psnpl. BrlftCi Oolos Hsaltk sn4 RsnswtS Vlf or, SA speelflo tor Constlpsttoo. iDdtcettloa. Llrer id KMoer troubles. Plmplsm Ectsms. Impure lood. B4 Breath. 81urlh Bowels. Bsodsehe ' DdBsokKhe. Its Rooky MoudwIo Tea In tsb let form. oeata a bos. Osoulse made by Botxisrsa Dsmo Costs asit. Madison. Wis. . O01OEN NUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE HICKS OAPUDINE CURES M ALL ACHES AaJ Ni Tdslaxtkles ilsraasisrss On The Collar Edge We spend the most care ful attention to the edges of collars the most Im portant part to ths wearer. We have a machine that prevents edges from making you miserable. Why take clianres when you can get Model work? MODEL LAUNDRY (0. "Correct Laundering." West Fifth St. AI Church. 'Pbona 160. MATTINGS Just the thing you want, in -either' China or Jap A large stock; & great r variety, beautiful- . M patterns 'est Cradc i&J Imst Prict at ' ! 1 4 1 i 1 X V ' , 'I ' I'' i " v i v ' ? i . .-.-Vj.'-i-:' 'V.' ' ' ' t "..., t.X'. J,-".',V. '..'' .' C4W r.-mrrju-v ft,r.f 0rm-tf
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