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College street. yesterday afternoon again postponed action on the request from the Char lotte Gas and Electric Company for a transfer of its franchise from the orig inal Charlotte Electric Railway, Light and Power Company, and another meeting will not be held until a call Is Issued by the chairman, Alderman W. J. Chambers. The first agreement presented by Col. W. B- Rodman, rp-: resenting the gas company, was not brought forward at yesterday s session of the committee, but In its stead two amended resolutions were Introduced with the understanding that the sd op tion of either would be satisfactory to the gas company. Claiming to be legally representing a number of citi zens, Messrs. W. C. Maxwell and E R. Preston appeared , before the com mittee and addressed themselves to the task of cautioning the committee against taking any such step as that solicited by the Charlotte Gas and Electric Company. It was out of re spect for the petitions of these attor neys that the committee on motion of Mayor T. 8. Franklin agreed to post pone action until they had time to look further into the merits or de merits of the matter. makes much difference whether the board passes this agreement or not. Why, Such haate, why such Insistence, why each urgency, then? The cltisens simply ask this committee to wait until the new charter becomes effec tive, before further considering this matter. Give them a chance to be heard!' Ton have heard the other side. The attorneys of the 4C's have doubtless been laboring over these agreements for weeks. Give Mr. Maxwell and myselr a few days to make some researches into the musty records of the city and the corporate laws of the State." MAYOR EXPLAINS MEETINGS. . Mayor Franklin asked for the privil ege of explaining the meetings to. which reference in the nature of a Re said that he was tli-sp approached CLEARS THE COSiPlEXlON OVERNIGHT !!! , III FOR SALE Butcher's refrigerator, 9x7x10 feet. For further particulars address Dupree C'lodfelter, Lexington, N. C. FOR SALS SO acres land within one haJf block of new Lee county court house, gantord. N. C. Will make sttrac live price to quick purchaser. Sanford ReallEstata, Loan A Insurance Co.. San ford. N. C. FOR REST. FOR RENT Truck farm, x miles from square. J. E. Murphy Co. Teung men preferred. room m N. Tryon St. FOR RENT March 1st, two large and one small' J-story brick stores, one block from square, suitable for machinery, etc W. F. W. C. DOWd. FOR RENT Modern six-room dwelling, all ceovenleooes. 102 Oak street. One four-room dwelling adeeming. F. W Ahfana, It E. Morehead. MISCELLANEOUS. FOR ROOM AKP BOARD call at SOS South Church St. 'Phone 1B8S-J. ASK ELLIS for baggage transfer or In formation about trains. Telephone 090. COMPLETE set shower partitions and fixtures. Also good office partition. Ap ply at old T. M. C. A. TREBLE CLEF CONCERT-Frederlo Blair, Cellist. Tuesday evening. Feb. 23d. at Hanna Hall. Tickets 60 cents, at Jordan's and Stuff's. DR. A. M WHISNANT announces that he has removed hts office to rooms H- and S, Realty Building. MARRIAGES. Street-McIntoehv at Sanford. Correspondence of The Observer. Panford. Feb. 21. Miss Bessie Mc intosh, daughter of Mrs. M M. Mc intosh, of this place, was happily married to Mr. Frank Street, of Glen don, at the home of the bride on Carthage avenue at 1:30 p. m-, Wed nesday, the 17th. Rev. J. M. Arnetta, brother-in-law of the bride, perform ed the ceremony. Connelly-Matlicson, at Taylorsrille. Fpeclal to The Observer StatesviUe,' FeD. 22 A marriage which was quite a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties occurred at Taylorsvllle Saturday af ternoon at 4:30 o'clock when Miss Relit Matheson became the bride of Hr. J.'C Connelly. The marriage took place at the home of the bride and the ceremony was performed by Rev, Mr.iof getting this charter together, this aI3wcl!, of Barium. Immediately after the marriage the bridal couple let Taylorsvllle for an extended THE NEW RESOLUTION'S. The following is the text of one of the resolutions In the nature of an amend ment which was presented by Colonel Rodman: Whereas: On the I3d day of No vember, 1857, permission was granted unto the Charlotte Gas Light Com pany, to lay Its mains In the City of Charlotte, as appears by records of the city. Book 1852 to 1863: and. Whereas, on the 7th day of Feb ruary, 188, the Charlotte Electric Railway, Light and Power Company was granted certain rights and privi leges, as appears from the records of the City of Charlotte, Book B, page 223; and. Whereas, the Charlotte Gas Light Company, on the 18th day of July, 1S99, conveyed its Rroperty unto the Charlotte Electrlo RaNlway, Light and Power Company, as apears by deed recorded In Book 189, pre 286, of the Register of Deeds' Office of Mecklen burg county; and, Whereas, the Charlotte Electrlo Railway, Light and Power Company proposes to sell unto the Charlotte Gas and Electric Company, that part of Its property used in conducting a gas ana electric light business, upon such conveyance being executed, Permission is hereby grant ed the , Charlotte Gas and Electric Company, Its successors and assigns, to purchase the gas and else trie plant of the Charlotte Electrlo Railway, Light and Power Company, ana to continue to carry on that bust neas In the City of Charlotte, In the same manner and subject to all of the limitations and restrictions that are now Imposed upon the said Charlotte Electric Railway, Light and , Power Company, In connection with -the aald business. A GENERAL GRANT. A more general grant was eoua-ht through the medium of thin further resolution brought in by Colonel Rod man, who said he cared little as to which one of the two the committee adopted: "Permission Is rranted the Charlotte Gas and Electric Company, Its suc cessors and assigns, to purchase the gas ana electric plant or the Charlotte Electric Railway. Light and Power Company and to continue to carry on that business In the City of Charlotte in tne same manner and subject to all the limitations and restrictions that are now Imposed uoon the said cnariotte Electric Railway, Light and power Company in connection with the said business. About the only difference between the two resolutions. It was pointed out, was In the fact that the latter was mors of a general grant, although in the main the two resolutions are similar and count for the same pur poses. MR. MAXWELL SPEAKS. After the reading of the proposed agreements. Col. W. C. Maxwell arose and secured the floor. "I am here, Mr. Chairman," said he, 'representing a. number of citl- zens- "Would you mind caving who thay are?' inquired Colonel Rodman. 'Not at all, sir. I am here In be half of Mr. J. H. Weddington. Mr. John Henry McAden and others who secured the services of Mr. Preston and myself." "I suppose," he continued, "that there is not a man In Charlotte who questions the right of the company to lay Its gas mains and operate this business. It Is not thought, however, by a large number of cltisens that this is the proper time for the agitation. The charter upon which the alder men and a special committee have labored, will be acted upon before your next regular meeting. Why la such, hasty action sought in this mat ter? The new eharter which It la hoped will be passed at the Legisla ture thia week distinctly says that no franchise shall be given for a longer period than SO years. This Is the provision which thia board of alder men wanted incorporated, and yet, right on tha heels of the arduous work about ten days ago by City Attorney AicKae who said he had seen a mat ter which the gas company wanted brought before the board. He thought It ought to go to a committee. The mayor said he saw Mr. T. T. Allison in the restaurant a few days later and advised him to bring the mat ter before the attention of the board at one of its regular meetings. It was not introduced then, however, he was Informed, because of the absence ol Colonel Rodman from the city an a few days ago Mr. Allison asked him to Btep over to the office of Colonel Rodman. The gaa company's attor i.ey then asked him to call tne meet Ing at once, if possible, which he did. lie mayor declared stronjly that h had no interest In the matter one way or the other, but he felt that he and not the board ought to be censured, if anybody had any criticism to get rid of. COLONEL RODMAN ANSWER8. Said Colonel Rodman, arising to answer Messrs. Mai well, and Preston "After investigating the affaire of the company and its intentions rela tive to further extensions in Its serv Ice and after looking into the ques tion of securing money to prosecute the work in mind. It was determined that It would be best to sever the gas business from the street railway business of the Charlotte Electric Railway. Light and Power Company. As a lawyer, I was of etho opinion that the transfer la not necessary, but in the interest of ease In floating our bonds, it l advised. Had I antici pated that the matter would have created so much excitement among the people, it would never have been brought before the board. I had conceived that only one interest in the ctty could be opposed to such transfer and 1 shall not even suggest that this interest Is behind the opposi lion to the movement on the part of my clients. You are aware, I sup pose, of the fact that our competitor holds a franchise from this board, giv lng It rights and privileges In perpe tuity." At this point the attorney read the contract between the city and the Catawba Power Company, which was ratified by the board In 1003. "My understanding Is that our company has Its franchise In perpe tuity. Don't understand that I am at tacking the Catawba Power Company. That is not my business. I am trying to see that the best Interests of the , people are served. A PERPETUAL CHARTER. "Colonel Maxwell says he doesn't see any harm In the resolutions pre sented, but doesn't think such a step ought to be taken now because the new charter prescribes a time limita tion to the existence of franchises. Wo have a charter granting us perpetual rights. We have the right to ley gag mains and to operate a gas' busi ness. Do the cltisens want to say to m thai at a certain time we must go out of business: that we must tear up our system of piping and turn over our plant to others? That's what seems to be meant by the speeches here this afternoon. "We would like to have this per mission, gentlemen of the committee. in order tnat we may be enabled to better serve the people of this city. If the committee thinks It unwise to grant us permission to separate our business we will submit and with draw the resolutions." In dwelling on the rate for gas, Colonel Rodman said he had ascer- talne dthat 55 per cent, of the gae used wu for illuminating purposes and 45 per cent, for fuel purposes, this question having arisen at a previous meeting . City Attorney McRae said he only wanted to say that If the company now holds a perpetual franchise, the resolutions proposed would continue to give It this right. He did not care one way or the other about the matter except as legal adviser for the city. The Legislature, he seld, .has a right to repeal the charter of the company and in that way it can be stopped from doing business In the city. Colonel Rodman, asked Mr. Mc Rae. "did the Centennial Ga Com pany transfer Its franchise to the Charlotte Electric Railway. Light and Power Company? I find no deed on the records at the register's office," was the reply. On motion of Mayor Franklin the meeting was adjourned to convene at the call of the chairman. Pimples, Rash, Erupt loos, Eto., Quick ly Eradicated by New Skin Rem edy. Since Its discovery one year ago, poslam, the new skin remedy, has, in its extraordinary accomDilshntents. ex ceeded the most sanguine expecta tions of the emlnen; specialist who gave It to the world. It has cured thousands of cases of eczema and eradicated facial and other disfigure mentS Of years' standing Th.. t.rrihl! itching attending eczema is stopped with the first application. giving proof of its curative properties at the very outset. In less serious skin affections, such as pimples, rash, herpes, blackheads, acme, barber's Itch, etc. results show after an overnight application, only a small quantity being required to ef fect a cure. Those who use poslam for these minor skin troubles can now avail themselves of the special E0 cent package. rently adopted to meet such needs. Both the 50-cent package and the regular 12 Jar may now be obtained In Charlotte at R. H. Jordan & Co. and other leading drug stores. Samples for experimental purposes may be had free of charge by writing mret-i to tne emergency Laboratories. .12 West Twenty-fifth Street. New York city. throplc Literary Societies. Thia cele bration was moved up so as to fit In with Junior week. Mr. O. C. Cox, of the Dl, presided over the exercises, which were held in Gerrard Hall. Dr. C. Alphonso Smith made the speech of the day. His subject was "The Min istry of Poetry," and he treated the subject In a masterful- way. At 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon the ten academic fraternities gave a dance to the Junior, senior and nro- fesslonal classes. This Pan-Hellenio Cotillion was led by John Hall Man ning, assisted by Louis Belden and W. C. Harris Friday night the festivities wore brought to a brilliant close in th Junior promenade. This was led by J. Earle Cross ell. assisted by D. R. Kramer and Robert Deane. FROM COWBOY TO PIIESIDKNT. Head of the Panama Republic Began as a Brakemgn. Hampton's Magazine. President Obaldlas career is as full of adventure and romance as the country over which he rules. A brakeman on the Paiama Riir,md In the days when the fever and the scorpions of the Jungle Were plllna- up an annual death list of one man In every five from the company's payroll; a cowboy on a Mexican ranch, where he who shot best and hot first was the victor tit all points of dispute these were the early stepping stones of his career, leading finally trhroueh the fortunes of revo lution to the governorship of the Province of Panama. When it is remembered that he was educated at the 'eadiog college centres of both South and North America, graduating from the Uni versity of Bogota and proceeding to New Haven, where he studied at Tale A DOLLAR A DOLLAR SAVED IS EARNED WAIT AND SAVE MONEY THE 10TH OF MARCH ABOUT THE 1UNITEB WOOLEN fflllS Will Open a branch store at 205 N. TRYON STREET, where you will be able to get an ALL WOOL SUIT or OVERCOAT for No More No Less MADE TO MEASURE. Largest and finest selection of woolen novelties in State. Good fit and union work guaranteed LOOK FOR THE BIG Q15. FESTIVITIES AT CHAPEL. HILL. THE VERDICT Is unanimous and reads, "GOWAN'S PNEUMONIA PREPARATION will pre vent and cure pneumonia, colds, croup, coughs end all ailments where Inflamma tion and congestion are the cause." Pains and soreness In chest and throat quickly relieved. External and quickly absorbed. Sold by all druggists from 11.00 to 2 !te. Buy to-day and re spect the verdict. although never rrtatrlculated his training for the presidency of the storm tossed Republic of Panama can be appreciated. And it was all round ed oft by a term In a Panama prison, as a result of the war with Colombia in the early years of the present century. corporation; comes in end asks for a franchise and that Is the reason the people are astir, v - It wants a fran chise - lor longer Beriod thin 5(1 Southern trip". -"They passed through I years. That's All this agitation means StatesviUe Saturday evening en route I think the board Is already com- o inanoite, wnere iney spent taa rames against any fuoh grant by nigm- rTom tnere tney went to f ion- i recent ecuon in providing for ai ds. After some days in the South they mill be at home at Tavlorsvilla. Th HM la Ana n? TavHWmllla'a most popular and attractive young women. She has for many years been foreman hi the office of the Mountain Scout. She is lady printer of ex perience and a woman of business ability. Mr. Connelly ts a well-known bus! aess man of Taylorsville, being a mem ber of the lumber' firm of Connelly A Teague. Not BiU - Ptirham Herald.- - .1 -f ' Free pulp will suit the newspapers, yet they are no more entitled to re lief than are other people... - REVOLTS AT COLD STEEL. "Your only hope," said tbree doctors to Mrs. M. E. Fisher. D-troit, Mich., suffer ing from severe rectal trouble, "lies in an operation. 'then I used Dr. K inn's New Life Pills," ahs writes, ""till wholly eir. They prevent Appendicitis, , cure CenstlpaUoa. Headache. c at all dxva glsta. .. . ,.,.- lowing no franchise to run longer than 10 years. If the board Is aireaay agreed upon such a course, why have these special meetings to dlecuss the agreement proposed by the Charlotte Gas and. Electric Company? This board will lay Itself open to se vere criticism if It follows any such course as this." - , MB- PRESTON HEARD FROM. "1 want to eay 'Amen' to everything Mr. Maxwell has said." ' declared 'Mr. E. R. preeton, who is active in oppo sition to the proposed transfer. "The people are Inquiring the reason tor these ; meetings light" on the ' eve of sending to Raleigh a new charter which specifically provides that ne franchise shall be granted for) a lon ger period than It years. The peo ple are. wanting to know why this corporation should be so careful as to. employ ene of the greatest corpora tion lawyers in the South to take this matter in hand. Why such, haste? Is it becauwe this com pan sr does not went to be fed out ef the same spoon which feeds the ethers ef like kind? its attorney says be doesn't think it Junior Week a Time of Much Pleas ure Among the Students Play By Dramatic Club. Gymnaaiam Exhi bition, Receptions and Dances Enjoyed. Special to The Observer. Chapel Hill, Feb. 22. In Instituting unior week last February the class ISO made an Inestimable con tribution to the pleasure of university life. It will be of interest to Char-: otte people to know that the prime moved ln the establishment of this annual occasion was a Charlotte boy. ' W. George Thomas. The era of good feeling which this occasion inaugu rated found splendid expression last week in the festivities conducted tin-' er tha auspices ofTthe class of 1110.' Junior week was ushered ln Thurs day afternoon by the gymnasium ex hibition. Under the direction of Dr. ' R. B. Lawson, physical director, and, Mr.'C. D. Wardlaw, assistant director, the gymnasium squad gave an exhlbl-; tlon of rare gymnastic skill. j Thursday night the University Dra matic Club presented to a large audience "The Hero of the Gridiron, a college farce comedy In Ave acts, Those making up the cast of charao- j ters -wers: E. F. C. Morrison, F, C Kelly, D. Stows Crouae, R. D. Eamss, L. deK. Belden, J. B. Farrlor, J. P. Watters. R. E. Tucker. A. B. Deans, K. H. Teiverton, Henry C. Smith, J, B. Reeves, R. R. Banks. 1 The play was well received. The local hits on the faculty, students and the cltisens of the town never failed to bring-down tKo Tiouse. " Much credit for the success of the play Is due to the eoach. Mr. L. W. Parker, aa Instructor in the university. Man ager B. L, Banks Intends te take the club on the road. . Immediately after the performance the senior class gave a reception In the library to the junior class, the professional students, the members ef the faculty and the visiting young ladles. The University Orchestra fur nished music for the occasion. De lightful refreshments were served. Friday morning the annual celebra- tlon of Washington's Birthday - was observed by the Dia lectio and Fallen-' There's Harmony throughout our garments. The linings, buttons, and even the silk thread harmonize with the coloring of the outer fabric. The design of pockets, cuffs and lapels shows a pleasing harmony. And .there's a harmony of excellence pervading every de tail of construction. Spring Suits - Tailored to Taste $20.00 to $50.00. !ISfS. li- INC. SJ 9 Se Tryon St. If it is to be a full dress occasion you'll perhaps need a new shirt, white gloves, a fine pair of sox, a white tie or some other thing in the line of high grade furnishings. Silk Hats, $8.00. Opera Hats, $7.50 to $10.:) Full-Dress Shirts, $1.50 to $3.50. Full-Dress Suits, $45 to $75. Tuxedo Suits, $45 to $65. The Tate-Brown Co. Clearance Sale of Rugs We are selling large Rugs this week at prices way below the market. We need display room for our unusually large spring stock that will be jn ; in a few days. , 8-3x10-6 Tapestrv Rugs, only $10.75 9x12 Tapestry Rugs, only 11.75 9x12 Axminster Rugs, only.. 23.00- These prices are for this week only. W. T. McCOY & COMPOT CUT FLOWERS A nice assortmen t always on hand. Remember, they are grown by SGHOLTZ, THE FLORIST FOR RENT Those two desirable offices over our store, now occupied by Drs. Russell & Matheson. Possession February 1st. J.N.McCausland&Co. 221 South Tryon Street HOME GROUND BEAUTY. The appearance of your home in he greatly Improved by the proper selection and correct arrangement of trees and shrubbery. The addi tion of a few beautiful trees snd bushes to your home grounds is bound to Increase the value of your place. HAXPHOME CATALOGUE FREE. Our FREE Catalogue on Trees. Vines and Ornamentals should be a great help to you: contslns many splendid illustrations and useful facte. for the man who wants to get good results at a low figure. Write to- i d J. Van Lindley Nursery Company' BOX 10. POMONA, X. C. 1M Elegant Rooms. IS with Private Bath. Cafe Opea Day and Mght. TAKE THE FIRST TABLE you see. If the location suits you. The service at every one la first-class In our cafe. Ws Insist en the most courteous attention to all orders, whether they be for a little order or a hearty meal. Come rn after the show with your companion. Our after theatre suppers are delightful, dainty and Inexpensive. Musie dally I te l-.S p. m., I to t p. m. Selwyn, Hotel European. Rooms tlM and up. Edgar B. lloore, Prop. A Fine Exhibit of Collapsible Go-Carts If you want the neatest, the prettiest, the most durable, the most comfortable, the most satisfac tory and THE BEST ON THE MARKET (and every mother's baby deserves the best), just call on us and we will show you a cart with many advantages that other complicated makes do not have. THE BEST MAKE is the kind we have and our usual low prices make the buying easy. ,s LUBIN FURNITURE CO.
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