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J id u : s cf t:.e ' . r cf thd Sj-v.-hkh Is now : . . ."ivi . Asi da from : '. i j'r.isay 13 a ; t . ;oct association, he 1 veteran of tho civil t:s to relate, a for : Charlotte. He Is re y of the older citl .ijant of the naval or , which, during the w&r, : in. the city near the sits m Irelht depot on East East Fourth streets. Major Ashton had his , ia the United States mint :.j street. ' --a- reporter -called upon y ia his room yesterday i faund a ruddy-faced, u gentleman whose a.t indicated strength anner wag that of the towered over the news i he cordially invited him e said smiling, "I used arlotte. I came here In c f 18 G 'i to take charge of Jinance works "which had he supervision of General ho had just -heen trans rt Morgan, near Mobile, as strange to speak of a ance station so far from t there was a big one here war especially during the of it . -"is--..-. 7 -' my coming to Chorlotte, engineer on board of the armor clad - gunboat, .1 took part in the mem . agement in : Hampton i the 'Monitor.' ? Merrlmac T.ras sunk in the ; bor, I was transferred to a detailed to Charlotte to a operation of tha n-val orka here. , ie, a naval ordi :ancd station. rks were located near the on Bast Third and East eta. In these works sever men were engaged In mak- . arrlages, gunboat shafting, -hot and shell and ottier of war. Th manufac act were stored In large , situated at several points . A laboratory also was tant operation making the ateriala for filling the tor ast quantities of stores were i from Wilmington, Char being the distributing point of the, material brought in a de runners. The day sel 1 but that a train of sup dispatched either to Char olle, or to points In Virginia. , lotto ordinance works sup- j haftlng for the Confederate! .'ennessee. ... .... ; :te was ; fortunate in those scaping a raid by Federal n several occasions the city atened. When Stoneman own on Salisbury and burnt It was expected that he iie on down to Charlotte, not the case,-,howev,er, al ia pickets advanced within he city. In order that the U3e4 in the orks then might , much of it. was placed on and shipped to Llncolnton. employed in the works who pers detailed from regular a account of their skill in a, ; were immediately or to a batalllon composed of an lea of infantry with one artillery and these were" at the city protecting the at property. Utoneman ack. ijowever.and the city aoiester, ; L SHERMAN DOES NOT COME In 1884, everybody expected to take the city. He cap umbla. fi. C., burned it and need north as far as Chester parations were made to de bridge across the Catawba t Charlotte and to resist Ms y every means possible. 1 Joseph E. Johnston, who in Columbia, arrived . with j ast about the time of this invasion. After remaining a .le in the city he received torlnff him to command of of Tennessee, the remnant cam across the mountains, the Catawba on the big rail Te wbidh had been covered its furnished by the works ..nGe.neral Johnson re ommand of !hls troops he cm on the cars and trans om to" Greensboro and on to ;!le, v where he confronted and gave blm the first check e received. . Jn this engage nerals Johnson, Beauregard dee all had horses shot ' bo era, V; - uld have bewi said Chat Sher the meantime, had turned to tt Charter an had moved In lion of JUlelgh. After the f a Bentonsville.' Ihe swung " Greensboro, taking tip his for the time being there. Johnston moved to Raleigh t acts to Greensboro In order t ansaSn, In the mean cral Lee Surrendered to Gen t. General Johnston held off to give President Davis the f to make good his escape i then capitulated. ; T DAVIS VISIT TO CHARLOTTE, t Davig and his cabinet ' fti-lotte, April, ' 1865 and Z several days here pro- the country In th dl V.'as&lnsrton, Ga. While U was here he received ? f the, assassination of ham Lincoln. He left panted by his cabinet . -f my troop command -a Tafcb. While President ' -ra a number of Virginia had left General Lee's y before, the surrender, : f:'.':Tp4. to fed as his Ti ' r s-MlfisiPsippl division, c ' I'nel on the grounds 'f? clrfady pufliclently t he had accepted t'ae 1 v.'iK- It's cavalry, r fcftvi" takn .place - : :i the "!) & ft ... ; - l. 2';n.ln.', .' 1 ; . t;.e war; hou v :a V(M r ' t :. 1 I ran a" as arp-.rt!-.:. ; .t accorJin;; to or ders. Tl i rt ; . r.Ir.j ccntinticd to pass through l',. r ; iOnths. Ia the course of time, 1 l,;t, my batalllon having surren.-l. r, when General Jolmston capitulated to General fcherman at Greensboro. I may add that I left 10 negroes behind me, freedom hav ing come to them with the cessation of hostilities. . , "Charlotte, In those days was but a village. It is now a thriving city, No one is more pleased than I at the change. My visit to the scene of my former labors has been most pleas ant" . v :rv TWELVE NEW HIEMEEKS. Society or the Cincinnati, North Car ollna Clinpter, in" Session Presi dent Lamb Speaks -New Members Chosen -A Delightful Banquet . Served. 1 Charlotte has seldom fiad the honor 'Of entertaining a more distinguished gathering than that which assembled In the city yesterday to attend tho annual meeting of the North Carolina chapter of tho Societv of the Cincin nati. Owing to the fact that the membership is limited, the .sessions. are never attended by large throngs. There were leas than a score pres ent at the session in the Selwyn yes terday. The following named officers were ' in attendance: Hon. Wilson G. LamK president; Mr. John C. Daves, vice president; Mr. Marshall, De Lan cey Haywood, assistant secretary; - Mr. Walter D. Carstarphen, treasurer; CoL Benehan Cameron, assistant treasurer, and the Rt. Rev. J oseph Blount Cheshire, chaplain. . The oth or -momhera nrasent were: ' Messrs. William E. Bush, of Augusta, Ga.; Bartlett S. Johnston, W. Hall Harris, J. W. Denny, of Baltimore, Md.; F. B. McDowell and Heriott Clarkson, of Charlotte; Henry A. Ramsay, of Baltimore, and Lee, J. Graves, of Spottsylvanla, Vav Immediately upon calling the meet ing to order, President Lamb ' arose and said: "Gentlemen f tho conven tion: . Whether It was on the 20th. of May, 1776, or a few days thereafter, It cannot be truthfully denied that in thb historic city of Charlotte, MecklenTrafg patriots declared for in dependence, absolved their alleglence to the British crown and 'established a civil government deriving Its author ity from themselves. with what heroic courage and ' endurance they maintained successfully their - higher resolves Is evidenced by Cowan's Ford, Ramsour's Mill, King's Moun tain, and many bloody conflicts with the British troops In and around tbis city, , properly denominated 'The hornet's nest of the Revolution.'. The Society of the Cincinnati was organ ized -by the officers of the 'American army for the purpose ot perpetuating the friendships formed during - the war of the Revolution and to cement the ties of law and patriotism that had foound them together In one com mon cause. Where can be found a sptot in' this Union more sacred to the cause of liberty and Independence and better calculated to recall the-iory-and honor of our forefathers : than upon the oll of Mecklenburg? So we have come here to-day -to the land of the Brevards, Polks, McDow ells find Alexanders, feeling assured of their kindly welctome and Invoking the benediction of their patriot sires and hoping that animated by their PUIIU PAINT, that v.-i out-cover and out-last lc::J and oil paint, and cost yen less money? Fcr Sale by the Ersll-IIycrs Co., Charlotte. CHAMBERLAIN'S COTJOH REMEDY A FAVORITE. "We prefer Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy to any other for eur children," says Mr. L. J. Woodbury, of Twining, Mteh. "It has also done the work t,r ut in hard colds anil croup, and we take pleas ure In recommending it" For sale by R. H. Jordan Co, "Ti 11 P'iJl t JIM f" TO BE OFFICIAL PIANO Norfolk. Va, Feb. 20, '07.. ' Mr. Chas. M. Stleff, Ealtlmore, ' Md. Dear 8lr: . " It gives me pleasure to in-' form you that the Board of. Governors of the Jamestown Exposition Company," acting on the recommendation ot the Bureau of Music, after Investi gation of pianos of the highest grade, have selected (ho StleT Piano as the Official Piano of our Exposition. We will re lulre a number of your concert grand pianos. Y Respectfully, , C BROOKS JOIIXSTON, Clifllrman Board of Governors. oias. it snrrr, ,', fxutliern Ware room, f 5 West Trado Ktrcct, Clmlotte, N. O. example we may maintain the prin ciples of government which they es tablished and transmit to our children this heritage unsullied -v and unim paired." The Important work of the Initial session was the electing of new mem bers. The list approved Is as follows: Stephen Cambreleng Bragaw, of Washington, N. C, great-great-great-of Colonel Jo mi Pattern. N. r rAf inontal Htia. ruin- nf 1 k Elr fallender. of Nashvilla. Tena.. srandnephew of Captain Thomas Cal- lender, N. G. continental line, an orjj imi member: William Urauhart Gar- nephew of Lieutenant Charles Gai-r-ri M n Continental line, an orir- inal member; John Innea Kane, of Os cintn 1M V oTPnt-ffrfiflt-CTftnrtnenn ew of Colonel . Thomas Clark, N. C. Continental line, an oriignal member; William Mecklenburg Polk, M. D of 7jfB7 Vnrir M. Y.. srrandnenhew of Lieutenant Thomas Polk, N. C. Con tinental line, died in tne ervice; Bradley Johnson Saunders, of Birm ingham, Ala., great-grandson of Lisa tenant William Saunders, N. C. Con tinental line, an original member: Arthur Orvllle Slaughter, of Chicago, 111., great-grandnephew of Captain John Slaughter, Va. Continental line, an erlelnaL member: James Dunn Hufham. Jr.. ot -Wake Forest, N. C, great-great-grandson of Lieutenant rvi. r M n fnntlnntal line, an original member; John Izard Middle- ton, M. D., of New xora., greai-grcai.- great-grandson or jBriaaier-uenera, John Ashe. N. C. Continental line. died in servicer" Joshua Nathaniel Steed, of Taylorsville, N. C, great grandnephew . of Lieutenant J esse Steed, N. C. Continental line, an orig inal member: Washington Curran Whltthorne, of Columbia, Tertrj.. great-grandson of Lieutenant John Campbell, N. C. Continental line, an original member; Paul Cameron Gra ham, great-great-great-randson of Captain Thomas Amis, rule of 1854. The event of last evening was the banquet tendered by the chapter in honor of the members present. The feast' was, served In the email dining hall of the Selwyn and was attended by the officers and members In the city and the following named guests: Rev. E. A. Osborne, Mr. J. P. Cald well, Mr. Walter a Llddell, Capt. John Wilkes, and Mr. Walter W. Watt. Toasts were responded to- by every one present, hot one being overlooked. The evening was a most enjoyable one. - -7v w-- CufTa attached 7 CuHs .detached Yi 'Any kind you want. 1 rAll softs of patterns to plcaso all sorts of peo ple who .want up-to-date clothes to wear. -: ; $1.00, $1.50, Q2.QO ?Goods Sent on Approval Returnable at Our Expense." igCo. Riddle Downs State College of South . Carolina. By the score of 6 to 1 Blddle Uni versity, colored, added another to Its list of victories yesterday, the latest scalp being that of the State College of South Carolina, also colored. The game was played on the diamond at Latta Park and was witnessed by a good sized crowd of whites and blacks. The contest was won in the first In ning,, when 4 Biddle runners crossed the plate. Another score was added In the second and another, the last, In the third. The State' lonesome tally was won In the first Inning. After the third there was no scoring. The batteries were Taylor and Boul ware, for Biddle, and Daw and Daw kins for the Palmetto darkles. The game was won on Its merits. ; ' Cfeic i 7 nw nn n t mm mis Mrs. Elizabeth Tandle Dead. , Mrs. Elizabeth Yandle died yester 'day maiming", at 2 'o'clock et . ttier home on the extension of South Col lege street. Mrs. Tandle, who . was the wife of Mr. W. A. Tandle, was 72 years old and nence the "attack of grip with which she was recently yia ited proved too much for : her strength. One son, Mr. W. E. Tan dle, of this city, and three daughters, Mesdamea L. A. Paxton, of Waxhaw; R. B. Moore, of this city, and C. Lee, of Mint Hill, survive. Funeral services will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Alexander - Martin willl conduct the services and the In terment will be at Elmwood. 4 TETTER. 8ALT RHEUM AND ECZE- These ere diseases for which Chamber lain's Salve la " especially valuable. It quickly allavs the itching and smarting and soon effects a cure. Price. & cent For sale by R. II. Jordan A Co. Men of taste will appreciate our handsome Shirts ; the v ' -. , , , , ' moment they clap their eyes on them. These are : the days when a man can afford to be a bit extravagant in the matter of Shirts. - 1 The Shirt comes mto. uual.prominencp during the sprinsr and summer 'season when a wan takes so much liberty with his vest , ' ' Cuffs attached or detached wi V . i ?1.00 to $150. Collars and Cuffs attached .......... $1.00 and $1.50, Coat style or old style we have what you want in v- Shirts. ' ; . ' t It you are hard to 7 pltazzt we as!: you to call at our store and we will prove that we can give you what you want , - YORKE BROS. & ' ROGERS. You, and your friends are cordially invited to visit The Selwyn Palm Room For cool and refreshing drinks.. A Delightful Place to Entertain Your Friends Amid : uuxurious surroundings , FURNISH UP YOUR DINING ROOM ,i : ... . toj ciiiU' ! ' 11 V V ' T v. n - ' 11111 s . s1a w Si n Tho dining room is probably used more than any other room in the. house and should b6 furnished with substantial furniture. - Our assortment of Dining Room Furniture was never so large and our prices are very low. . See our Weathered Oak Sets complete .. .. ... . $90.00 to $.275.00. CIIINA CLOSETS Special low prices on China Closets, as we have more than we can show 4on our floor and ihave several, odd China Closets that do not match up with sets in Antwerp finish, which we will close out at 25 ' "":t; dirxount from-regular price ; ,,7.., ; : j Hcmembcr, McUon's aothes Ut.' " o . LBRD1NG GLOTH1ERS , t m v. 'i . - li MM- C( f The Tate-Brown U TAILORING DEPARTMENT We are now showing the season's favorites, vii - ' ' i Silver Grays, Browns, Tans and Blues, in Import and Domestic fabrics in Worsted and Unfinishi weaves. - ' ;, ' - j Honest goods, genuine values,, complete stocl correct methods, right prices. ' . t! he ate -Brown: U ... f Hen's Garments to Order in the Tailoring Department . r "Just a Whisper Off the Square." THE CHARLOTTE SUPPLY j Amerlcan AD-Wronght Steel SpIH Pulleys and "Gtant" Silfchfl. t - Bcltln. " We carry In stock Tale and Towne Hoists up to tU tons capacity c .. j full lias of ncKinc. ripe, waives, and ami SuppUo Kelly - SpringfieJ ff'J.1l,'MB".l.lUI),.ll,,niji)i To those who drive, a part of their satisfac, is in the smartness of their turnout. : The cf j - ' ' . ' ...... . ,; , I part is in the good service of good mate KeUy-Sp?inofieid Tire are both smart and good. They add to tjif pearance of the best rigs and they give the service that goes with their good style. The carriage makers use them exclusively, of co J. W. WADSWOUXH S SONS' CO., Agta.' Presbyterian Gollcgc for VJc; CUAIUTTE, N. C
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