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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 8, 1003. 0 VR THREE MILLION MOBE VALUATION IS XOW '22.?M.g3 Compilation 'of-". Taxable v Property ltctarnod Past Season mpleted leslerday and Books - Prepared For Inspection of t'e County Com mibtilonrrs Two rora Return Income Ta of $.VM and gSOO, Ke epertivelyTouU of $227,499.46 le- rived in Taxation rrom miihj Prorwrtr Increase in Valaatlon $386,000 MtacrllancwxM Figures (.leaned From the Official lie 1 cords, i After - Welts of computation fol lowing months of compilation the tax listers, of the county yesterday ; comDlttted the work of ascertaining tha total taxable valuation of all the property In Mecklenburg coun ty, the books being then in shape to be reported to the county com- mlulnnrn The final reeult shows total taxable-valuation of IJ3.786.285, . an increase of $346,698 over Uie toiai for last year, which was J2J.4.'9.7. Of thlsaggregate 18,01,735 is the to- tai value of real and personal prop erty. The sum total of $319,032 to - tala tha aggregate of lnronifs return d for taxation, the highent being ' $$.$09. Only two of thoso in the en tire county are returned by neggrocs, - amounting to $800. One is for $500 and the other $300. Mecklenburg's personal property la i worth $6,070,752. By clasMlicatlon - the schedule reads: 3.673 horses, at $2$,0tt; 4,896 mules, fit $380,312 21 lacks, at $1,180: 131 coats, at $117; 9,771 rows at I13.S0; 7.571 hogs, at $30,447; 503 sheep at $554; 380 bicycles at $3,300; farming uten- - nils $49,174; mechanics tools, $11!, 811; . household and kitchen furni ture $505,553; provision. $30,226; v firearms. $7,808; scientific Instru ment $7,329; cash. $206,839; sol u vent credits, tl.472.7y2; stock, " $24,100; cotton on hand. $77,366; ' musical Instruments, $6, 644; sllvcr waro $15,782; Jewelry. $47,655; merchandise, $1,188,721; private banks, $600; all other pergonal prop- erty, $1. $13,868. A total of $227.41)9 4t In taxation for all purposes n ili-rlvrd ly the ; " ounty and Slate. Of thi amount the ' tatO helps lt?elf to $4 X.245.08; the county 63,952.4".; the schools gel '" 841,016.01; the convict s-vntem gets 146.68.42; and the rotirls $22,795.48 v. Following Is the nummary f property returns from the three dls- trlrts of the county, tlie names of the townships composing each being given in m h inxlunce, the total . helnv for (Ji district' iiiAniuir; imiumtao. 2. White poll, 3,210; acres of land, IS. 744, valued at $843,400; town lots, : 12.242, valued at $8,048,630; total real .estate, 18,892.039; total personul prop erty, 14,367.219; real and personal, .'$11,269,249: income 1307.852; rail roads, 11.133.9r,7; bunk shocks, $1. i 087,079; building and loan, $23 1,397; ?. (one to report; corporate excess, $131,126. Colored polls, 990; acres of land, 645, valued ut $17,080; town lots. 922. valued at t::56,920; total $374,010, for " real i estate; total personal property, 72,760. DISTRICT NO. 3. .; Berryhill, Steele Creek, Sharon. Providence, Clear Creek, Morning Star and Pine vl He. White polls, 1.052; acres of land. ''142,645, valued at $1,24 1,355; town , JOU, 14, valued 'at tl3,113; total val ; nation of real property, 11. 214, 468; total of personaj property, $620,362; railroads in district, $578,876; bank stock, $12,928; corporate excess, $1,- 200. Colored polls, 672; acres of land, 3. $99, valued at $27,632; town lots. 21, valued t 11.307; total, 128.033. Total personal property, 152,464? real and personal, 181,447. Total valuation in district, 12,509, S41. DISTRICT NO. 1. Crab Orchard, Mallard Creek, Dc : Wee, Lemloy, Long Cr'-ek, Paw Creek, Huntersvllle. White polls, 1, . 386; acres, of land, 146. X6:i, valued at $1,189,128; town lots, 3S5; valued at ' 1116,650. Total of real estate $1,- 404. 778; personal property $S87,54H; total of real and personal property. ' $1,292,326; income In dlstrclt. $10,- 183; railroads, $1,137,746; bank stock, $31,090; building and loan, $3,101; corporate excenn, $25,100. Colored polls, 632; acres of land. 4.522, valued at $28,262; town lots, 33, valued at $4,445; personal pron- erty $69,398; total real and personal, 1103,113. Total Tor (INtrlrt, $3,595,- 48$. The foregoing statistics have been counted, recounted, balanced und rebalanced in all the tt'ouxands of detailed statements by articles and by townships. The linal lick of work was done yesterday, the final figure written and a perfect balance se- , cored. The increase In taxable property Is a healthful one. 4rM3iissio.KitN nKsiKnrjx An Avalanche of Slow Tax Return rrs Mwoops Down I'pon County Ad ministrative Hoard .fall Matter To-day. With delinquents to the right of them, delinquents to the I rt of them, delinquents in front of them, talking and excusing, the county commisvlon . ara sat In session hour after hour , J-esterday. It was the final show- down for such persons as haj not made their tax returns. Kvry one of them under the law wan liable, in the discretion of tho commissioners. . to double taxation. At leant two . hundred of these craved permission to make their returns yesterday. The - variety of excises given for derelic tion in the performance of their civlo duty far surpassed thoie given by the Immortals of the tribe who were, once upon a time. Invited to a wedding feast. . In practically every case the spirit Of the commissioners was gracious ' and the permission was given to reg , later their names and their prop erty with Mr. Floyd Grtshitm in the upper chamber of the court house. Ss'ot a particle ,of ordinary routine business was touched by the commis ftloners, so engaged were they In this special work. Another meeting will . be held this rooming, convening at 10 o'clock. Th agitation for a new Jail will come up for consideration to-day also. It is believed probable that a . committee will h appointed to Investigate the advisability of such step and to look Into the matter of a site, should its report be favora ble. ?; Entertainment Friday Night. The -v la dies of Bard Is A. It. P. church are preparing to give an en tertainment in Xhs academy Friday night One of the features will be an old-fashioned spelling match be tween tha more sedate of the crowd. The young people will also partici pate la the programme, which will be of pleasing variety. Refresh ments will be served. . - . . v ; CTMtefnc Horse home. Mr. William H. Toung has been running a - blacksmith , shop at 19 J.'orth, College street aince the 1st tt Beptember, .100, and Is proud of f set that he has shod 129,051 e and too le feet within . tho . t years. His best year was l$ei a to exoro on 2v,3$7. FDR THEJTEW 6TCDENTS. Every UIng Being; Done at Presbyter Ian OoUege to Make Newcomers Fed at Home Gamma Sigma En- trrlaiiv. . . ;; The old students of the- Presbyter Ian College arc exerting, themselves to the utmost to give the newcomers a warm welcome. It is the consen sus of opinion of all those connected with the Institution that never be fore has there been such ' unanimity of effort on the part of former stu dents to make the new ones fee) at home. This movement is, of course. fostered by tha" college authorities and the two literary societies as well as the College T. TV. C. A. ' The first of these entertainments was given last Saturday night from to 10 by the Gamma Sigma Liter ary Society in honor of the Pierian Society and the new students. It was a children's party and all of the young iaaies were pressed according ly. Games such as "Drop the Hand kerchief" and "Feathers" were play ed. Hiss Blair, the new expression teacher, delighted the "Utile Ones with her reading of such selections as "Daisy Practices," "Dlddyl and Dumps' and a "Negro Lullaby. Other recitations , were given by Misses Mary Wilson, Alice Gordon Lucille Doggett, Margaret Rese, Elizabeth Chambers and Sue Me Keown. Stories were told by Mrs. Todd and music was furnished by Miss Ellen Jamison. Delightful re freshments of animal crackers, fruit, peanuti, popcorn and fudge were then served. The "infants" de parted wishing their hostesses many happy returns. Other entertainments f like nature are expected this week. VFXXR.TION8 ARK LOVELY. Tryon Sire Mrthodlst 4 liurcli Pre- M4iu .Neiv Appearancn liisido. The Interior decoration of Tryon Street Methodist church Is now com plete. An Observer representative had a look yeterday at the work, which Is beautifully and tastefully done. The ulldlng has been retouched and made lost attractive. The ceillnr is in panels of light cream with mosaic or naments of gold, carried out In Gothic traceries to conform with the architecture. The walls were treated in tho samo style, the sides bnlng In rose with darker trac eries, making a two-tone effect. The ornament of old gold, used In tho big arch anil done in fresco, over the organ, with Corinthian columns and capitals, makes a most pleasing har mony or color. Over the rear gallery Is a larger than life size mural painting of 'Chridt and the Samaritan Woman at the Well." This Is a creditable piece or work a copy of one of Hoff mann's m6st famous painting and tho technique, of the same school, is very impressive. This pluturo is connldcrcd very lever and a faithful conception of the flavior. It adds much to the looks of the church. The woodwork is old ivory and blends beautifully with the frescoed walln. The committee, composed of Messrs. D. 11. Anderson, chairman, Dr. H. H. Ray, IS. I). Heath and W. W. Hagood, worked In conjunction with the pastor. Rev. H. K. Boyer, in having this work completed. The frencoing wan done by the Reubeti Rink Company, of YViuitton-Salem. 1TNKR.VL OF MR. NEAL. Conducted at IxUe Reside! YrMcr- ln at 1 O'clock by Iter. J. A. hinlLh. ine tunerai services over the re mains of Mr. John J. Neal were held yesterduy at the lata residence, be ing conducted by Kev. J. A. Hmlth, agisted by Revs. JU R. Pruett and Wllllain Duncan. The exercises were largely attended by the many friends ana acquaintances or the deceased anu tne sticaen family. The re mains were taken to Wardia church, of which he was a former member. Mesldca his wife and one brother, Mr. it. B. Neal. of Starkville, Miss., the louowing-numed children survive: Robert, Whit, Thomas, John, Clifford, Airs. B. N. Griffith and Misses Mary una Annie Neal. An autopsy was held yesterday morning on uie oouy, a number of the city's physi cians being present. The causu of Mr. .Near death was pronounced by some as pe.lugra, a disease originat ing lrom valid musty corn and very common in Hpuin, Portugal and Italy, it 1h tho (Uncase which Dr. Babcook, or coiunioia, h. c, investigated re cently when he went abroad with Scnutcir Tillman. None of the phy sicians of this city had ever seen a case of It before, but It was generally conceded by thuso who saw the de ceased that ho was a sufferer from this tiouble. His symptoms and the autopslcal examination were In the main confirmatory of this diagnosis. DR. ALKXANDKJl IIETIRNS. I'retildcnt of 8tat Fanners' I'nlon Returns 1-roin National Conven tion. Dr. 11. 4 Alexander, of Providence, returned to the city yestirday from Fort Worth, Tex., where he attended In- national convention of the Farm ers' Union. This body transacted some Important business during its deliberations, but this is all that can bo said. Being a secret organization, news items even of national Interest sometimes are hidden from the press. The union fixed upon a minimum price for cotton during the conven tion, but what this price Is remains only for the members to know. i Jr. Alexander was not particularly lmpreFed with the character of the crops In the West. H declares tht .viecaienourg county nas sou mat is much better than some upon which he saw cotton growing. He was struck, however, with the uniformity of the fields and growing crops. Dr. Alexander reports that the strength of the organisation In which he Is so much interested Is Increailng, end Is strikingly showing itself In the number of warehouses which the farmers are, erecting over the South by means of which they hope to mar ket cotton after their own ld,eas. Prohibition Address To-morrow Night. Mr. Aaron S. Watklns, of Ohio, candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Prohibition ticket, will deliver an address on pro hibition at the court house to-morrow night at 8:30 o'clock. Mr. Wat kins Is view president of the Ohio Northern University and professor there of literature and philosophy. He Is an ordained Methodist minister, a lawyer and a public speaker of pleasing address and fine ability. A cordial invitation Is extended to the publio to hear him. Dr. FUber Resigns. Growing out of the fact that he was nominated last Saturday by theJ nepuoucans as a canaiaaie lor me Legislature, the resignation of Dr. Adam Fisher, as city food and milk inspector was yesterday handed to the health authorities and . Mayor Franklin. Dr. Fisher has done valu able service for the city and the officials tnay have to look long be fore they find his equal for efficient and conscientious woriu - M r i I The THEY DO NOT WANT TO PAY. Meeting of Property Owners Called to 4n iKldcr Ways and Means of Ew-an- Ina- Obligation to Pay Pro Rata ttost of Mrect Improvement. A mertlng which promises to be a rare, rich and racy affair will be held In the office of Mr. H. Wlttkow- sky. No. 7 West Fifth street this evening at 8 o'clock. The purpose or the gathering Is to discuss wava and means of evadintr the law. or perhaps It should be said of testln the constitutionality of the law, which requires all owners of property to pay their pro rata cost of the street improvements recently completed bv mo city. Mr. Wlttkowsky. who Is tailing tne initiative in the move ment, mailed out yesterday letters to all property owners concerned, a copy of which follows: Charlotte. N. C.. Sept. 7th, 1908. My Dear Sir: As owner of DroDertv nbutting the street recently paved by the city without your consent and for which, nn doubt, you, like myself, have received a bill, I respectfully ak you to meet me and others In like predicament at my office. No. -7 West Fifth street, on Tuesday, the visibility of testing the constitution ality of the law endeavoring to make Kin. at 8 p. m., to tafk over the ad- us pay for the public highway, open not only to the cltlxens of Charlotte, but to all the world. Very truly yours. S. WITTKOWSKY. OPENING OF ELIZABETH. Charlotte Institution to Throw Open lis Doors September 16th Rev. W. C. Schaeffer May Come. The opening of Elizabeth College will take place Wednesday, Septem ber 16th. At this time students, old and new, will be expected to ma triculate, and an assignment of class es and a designation of rooms, etc will follow. The formal opening ex ercises, however, will not take place until Thursday the 17th. An effort Is now being made to have Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, of Atlanta, Oa., here to make the opening address. Mr. Schaeffer was formerly connected with the college and Is highly es teemed by the students and faculty. President C. B. King states that he expects to have as many students as the college can take care of. THE STIEFF AND SHAW PIANOS ARE Within reach of any buyer because thev are sold direct by their maker to you. "Write to-day for special bargains we have on hand at pres ent. ' (MM. SOT Manufacturer of the fitieff and haw, Ue piano with tho sect tona ; Southern Wareroom 5 . West Trade Street. 0. H. WIIOTH, Ugr. 1- tTBARI&rrE," If. a , Food for thought Food for work f , .-- -:- .- - ' Food for brain Oneeda ISCUlt most nourishing of all wheat Iffi In dust tight. Neter told tn bulk. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY "Get It at Hawley's." IT'S IMMATERIAL WHERE YOU LIVE In or out-of-town HAWLKY'S PHARMACY is within reach a letter, a 'phone message or a telegram places their mammoth stock with alt Its resources In close touch. YOU GET WHATS NEEDED, AND YOU GET IT QUICK. Hawlefs Pharmacy TRYON AND FIFTH STS. 'Phones 13 and 260. Academy Advance Sale. Your Linens -Have A finish When you send your Table Cloths, Napkins, Bed Linen, Towels, etc., to our flat work department. Our process Irons each piece perfectly square, smooth and dry and gives it a finish that makes It look like new goods. For table linen our work is especially desirable. Try it and see th difference. Charlotte Steam Laundry Launderers, Dyers, Cleaners. SIB Sooth Tryon Street. Step by Step We have solved the problem of pleasing careful ,4ressers. Fabrics, fit. style, durabil ity, ar all factors in , our 8uc- cess. , We would like' the pleasure of showing you our. new Fall Woolens. . '''Fall suits . - : Tailored to Teat TAILORED TO TASTE $20.00 to f 50.00. " .ABANItSSi- arrWATtsj I s I foods. Lard Will - Melt Hot weather melts lard and It Becomes Rancid But in any Case, th . cook melts it cor frying. Why not use a cooking" grease that Is already melted In it natural tate 7 Golden Glory Cooking' Oil la nature's own sweet vegetable liquid lard, clear and limpid all the time. The only way to fry right la to use a deep pan nearly full of grease. If you us lard you will be afraid of the expense. If you use Golden Glory Cooking Oil, you will use all that Is necessary, because you will realize that when th fry ing la done the Oil may b strained and USED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. And then you win not bo afraid to get It hot To fry any kind of meat for circumventing indigestion it should be mad very hot. in order to encrust th outside and prevent soaking up th .grease. If you get lard hot enough for this, it will smoke and bum. GOLDEN GLORY COOKING OIL GETS HOTTER, GOES FURTHER, COSTS LESS. USE IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ALL dROCERS Brannon Carbonating Co. Charlotte, ihxixsxjxjuu Wedding Rings We have a complete lln of Tiffany, Squar Band .' and Oval Wedding Rlngv It and 22k. Engraving free Also m new stock of latest style Sig net Rings for 'ladles and chil dren. GARIBALDI, BINS & DIXON - , Finest Repairing . Department la the State. The Anti-Fraud Acid Proof Ink is the ideal Ink for FOUNTAIN PENS and INK PENCILS.; , It-, writes a rich blue black and will not cor rode the pen. Try a bottle and you will use no other. 1 Quarts, 75c.; pints, 40c.; 2 ounces, 5c f " ' " r . Pound & r.Icore Co , ' Bote Agents. S29 8. Tryon., Phone No. ' CL Thone No. 40. y : J D N. C. Thon 111. i , WALL GREETING? ! HK:Glothes" We are now snowing the new ttylei for men; styles . of authority eyery one, direct from the leading houses of America, 1 .' They ar unusual models in th way clothes should b un usual unusually good.''- They are -not extreme and they are not sombre. They are th sort Of clothes that ar mad for men who have good judgment when it comes to quality, and good tast when it comes to selecting patterns, shade and fabrics; W know you'll be Interested in seeing th new models. JED. MELLON COMPANY REMEMBER, MELLOWS CXOTHKS PIT, nit a.edviev of this furniture business. Don't think that as long as w get your money w have accomplished our prpo.' Zt Isn't. W want your good opinion and its influence upon others as well. Your good influence with your friends la often worth mors to us than tho profit wo mak on you. W sell SATISFACTION with FTJpNrrURB, or w do not consider we have succeed. If you want Furnttur at any vinced that wo offer The Best Furniture at Lowest Prices with a full maasur of perfect satisfaction. Lubin Furniture Co. 50- We received 50 business and pleasure driving Horses on August 29th. Don't fail to see what we have before you buy. Each one sold must , be as represented. Prices right, terms right. We have a new 2:20 trot ting Mare, standard and registered, we wHTselL Worth the money. ' 4 J. W. Vadsworth's Sons' Company GOAL C C B. POCAHONTAS Unequalled for the Generation of Steam Our Lump and Egg Are Unsurpassed. " for Domestic Purposes " .-' . ... . .,..- '' . - . ". -, ( -.' v , ', Prompt land regular shipments at all times' Shipments during 9074;900;000 tons. Prices and pmer ; information on appKca- tion to V ',-'' Gastnor, Garran & Bullitt , SOLE AGENTS. ROAT,'0i VA. 8 6. CART, L!anzer, Roaaoke, Ylrjisi. "i kind, gtv us a trial, and be eon- RSE&-5 0 smokeless! ,1 :
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