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THE CHARLOTTE NEWS, AUGUST 14, 1906. TRIBUTE TO DR. BREVARD. Charlotte Contingent in the Moun tains Heard of His Death With Sor row. Special The News. . Kenilworth Inn, Biltmore, Aug. 12. The Charlotte contingent stopping at this beatiful resort hotel were all sad today. The News containing an account of the .death of Dr. Robert J. Brevard arrived early this morning and every one expressed great sor row. While we all knew that the "Death Angel" was at the doorstep, v.e hoped the unwelcome messenger would "retrace his steps and allow the gentle spirit to remain on earth, yet a .while longer. We also knew that he was battling against overwhelming odds. But the splendid courage he. had exhibited in the past made us believe that he would, even if it was for the time being, stay the hand of the Grim Mes senger. But, he has passed through the swiftness of the current that flows between the shores of this and another world. His spirit has met the God who gave it and I believe that heaven is his home. No finer, gentler character ever liv ed than Dr.Brevard. He was born a gentleman and lived and died one. It was a wonderfully kind heart that beat in his breast. He was so manly in be stowing charity. The lowest beggar of the streets invariably attracted-his attention and to one and all ho gave of his means. To those in distress ho always had a word of genuine sympathy. You knew his tongue said what his heart felt. When he entered the sick 100m one felt that his presence was a balm and the soft touch of that wonderfully pretty hand was both soothing and beneficial. He has gone. Death has stilled that noble heart. We stop. We think and then we ask: Is it true that "life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities; we strive in vain to look beyond the heights; we cry aloud and the only answer is the echo of our wailing cry?" C. A. MATTHEWS. Sultan Has Recovered. Constantinople, Aug. 14. The offi cials inform callers at the palace that the Sultan was suffering from the ef fects of a chill during the past week, but that he has now completely re covered. His physicians, however, advised his majesty not to risk ex posure to the open air, and hence the abandonment of the selamilk Friday. Today his majesty's condition was improved sufficiently to enable him to attend to various affairs. The local press is forbidden to pub lish anything concerning the . state of the Sultan's health or of the aban oonment of the selamilk. Sensational stories of the Sultan's illness are in circulation here, but in best-informed circles confirmation is given the statement that there is a slight improvement in his condition and that he is in no immediate dan ger. Paris, Aug. 12. The Temps' Con stantinople correspondent reports that the Sultan is suffering from hemor rhages. Government affairs, he adds, are at a complete standstill, and the ambassadors are inquiring at the pal ace daily regarding his majesty's condition. Natural Conclusion. Catholic Standard and Times. "It's my -daughter," said Mrs. Nex dore, "who plays the piano. You've heard her?" "Well," replied Mrs. Newcome, with great self-restraint, "I've heard the piano." "Yes, my daughter Mary is very musical." "Ah! then?" you have two daughters, i Children Thrive on Grape-Nuts 3 9 A Mass. physician has fon for constipation in children citing fif teen cases by feeding them Grape Nuts. "Some time ago," he writes, "I be came interested in your food Grape Nuts, as a cure for constipation in crhildre-n. Having tried it in my own fairAly, I have advised it in fifteen cas--n in which all suffered with constipa tion more or less severe. The result has been absolute relief to all. "I write this that other children may be benefited." How much better it is thus to bring about a healthy action in the bowels of growing children by natural means, than to feed them with improper food, requiring some kind of catb.artic at in tervals to overcome constipation. Grape-Nuts gives energy to the en ftire nervous system including the nerves that cause the natural contrac tion and relaxation of the bowel mus cles, that propel the food along. It is predigested, also, and the blood easily absorbs the food as it goes through the body, storing up vitality and force for the functions of all the organs. Children especially should get the right start as to the habits of living. They should grow into bright, strong, cheerful men and women. Grape Nuts solves the question of the start; a wholesome appetite will do the rest. Children's teeth are benefited, by chewing Grape-Nuts, also. Your den tist will tell you that a certain amount of exercise In chewing firm food, is ne cessary to grow strong beautiful teeth. Teeth need exercise just the same as muscles, if they are to grow strong and firm as nature intended. Grape-Nuts gives the exercise and also gives ma terial from which good teeth are made. "There's a reason." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. COMMISSIONERS HOLD LONG SESSION Regular Monthly Session Called Yesterday Afternoon at 4 O'clock and Lasted Until 9 O'clock in the Night. A Letter to Rev. Chas. B. King. The regular monthly meeting of the City Water Commissioners was held in the council room at the city tall yesterday afternoon. The meet ing was called at 4:30 and lasted until nearly 9 o'clock. The greater part of this time was taken up in consultation with a com mittee representing Elizabeth Col lege which appeared before the board asking that assurances be given that institution that competent persons would be employed to care for the city water and Its supply. The com mittee was composed of the follow ing named representatives of the college: Mr. D. A. Tompkins, con sulting engineer; Dr. C. A. Misen heimer, physician; and Mr. C. H. Duls, attorney. These gentlemen stated that some patrons of the institution were un decided as to whether or not they would send their daughters here to school in view of the fact that several cases of typhoid fever developed at the college last session, and the com mittee asked that the board satisfy the college authorities and these patrons that the water supply would be carefully looked into and all doubt of danger removed. The board as sured the committee that this had been done before the experts were invited here, and that it would con tinue to take every necessary precau tion to preserve the purity of the city's water supply. The following communication to President C. B. King fully explains what the com mission has done and is doing to maintain the purity of Charlotte's water supply: Charlotte, N. q., Aug. 13, 1906. C. B. King, President Elizabeth Col lege, Charlotte, N. C. Dear Sir: In reply to your request made upon this board through your representatives, that it give your col lege assurance that the necessary and proper steps will be taken by the board to secure a pure water supply, we beg to say: That this city has recently established a public waterworks plant, at a cost of about $250,000, which in the opinion of the board is sufficient for all public demands, but in view of the fact that the new plant was lo cated upon a new water-shed and the new reservoir was established where vegetable matter had accumulated in the past years, it necessarily follows 1 that the chemical and bacteriological analysis of this water would not show up as favorably as that derived from the old plant, which had been operated for a number of years. It has always been the practice of this board tc have monthly analyses of the water made by the State board of health, and out of an abundance of caution, quarterly analyses by the most emi nent biologists in the United States. The monthly analyses made by the State biologist have uniformly shown the city supply to be pure, while one analysis made by our private biologist from water taken June 11, 1906, show ed thp.t the water was not pure and contained-colon baccilli. Immediately upon receipt of this analysis the board employed an expert biologist and san itary engineer, who made a careful and painstaking examination of the wa ter shed and plant. The resul of said examination tended to confirm the analysis of the private biologist, to the effect that the water was not pure. Upon the receipt of the report, the board immediately employed an other expert biologist, who has since that time been making daily tests and reports of this board upon the condi tion of the water supply, which reports have uniformly shown the city's water supply to be absolutely pure, and in addition to these reports made by the local biologist, the last reports to ceived from our Baltimore experts, who stand as high as any in the coun try, also show said water supply to be pure. The board has taken the fur ther precaution to have the water shed patrolled daily, and every possi ble and removable cause of contamina tion removed from the water shed, and it is the purpose of this board not only to take the above precautions pointed out to secure a pure water supply, but also to employ at the ear liest possible moment, an expert bi ologist and sanitary engineer to take charge of the water shed and filtration plant and make daily examinations and tests to ascertain the true condi tion of the water, and to take all ne cessary steps to secure to the city and its inhabitants at all times as pure a water supply as can be had elsewhere. In saying this we wish it emphatically understood that the board is t decided ly of the opinion, after having made the most thorough, careful and pains taking examinations of the matter, that the city water supply has never been contaminated to such an extent as produced typhoid fever at Elizabeth College or elsewhere, as is borne out by the report of Dr. Anderson, the gov ernment expert, now in your posses sion. Respectfully submitted, by order of board of water commissioners, city of Charlotte. S. S. McNINCH, Mayors Ex-Officio Chairman. Attest: C. M. ETHEREDGE, Clerk to Board. Mr. S. Wittkowsky appeared before the board with a complaint. He stated that the pumping of water in the new stand-pipe, which, is located within 40 yards of his residence, was a great annoyance to him, saying that it jarred the house to such an extent that it caused nausea among the members of his family and often prevented them from writing. Mr. j Wittkowsky stated that if the trouble j 1 'rXS and the GUN Loads 4 P-oViV J The Remington Autoloading Shotgun loadi itself. The recoil s 3 f&gA " i which usually bruises the shoulder is used to eject reload, cock ' and to close and lock the breech. Buy the up-to-date gun. x r KZ'jr List Price, $40. Liberal discount from your dealer. SS J3T Agencr : Send to New York Address for literature. ' 31S Broadyay. N. V.City. REMINGTOX ARMS COMPANY, IUon, TT.Y. mmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmHmmemammammmmKmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmatammam was not remedied he would be com pelled to take other steps. The operation of the water works plant by steam or electric power was a matter the board discussed at some length. It was the unanimous opin ion of the memDers that the plant may be operated at a less expense by means of electric power. - Acting Superintendent- P. H. Williams was instructed to have erected a trans former house without delay and electric power will be installed at once. The monthly report of Superin tendent Williams, giving in detail the work of the past month, was heard. approved and filed. The following resolutions of res pect for the late Dr. R. J. Brevard, who was a member of the board, were adopted: "Resolved, That in the death of Robert J. Brevard the board has lost a most vaiuaoie ana emcient mem ber, wrho was ever faithful and loyal to the interests of the boad and the public service, and whose chief ambition was to at all times furnish the public through the medium of the municipal water plant a pure and abundant supply of .water. This board hereby extends to his grief- stricken wife and children its sincere sympathy in this their sore bereave ment and directs that these resolu- j tions be spread upon tne minutes and a copy thereof transmitted to the family of the deceased. "By-order of the board." SAMUEL AND HASTY MOST GO TO JAIL PLAYED HEARTS FOR DOLLARS. OCCUPIED VANDERBILT'S PEW. Charlotte People Attend Church at, Biltmore Some Splendid Music. Kenilworth Inn, Biltmore, N. C, Aug. 12. We went down to Mr. Geo. Vanderbilt's church today. The one that nestles at the foot of the hill on j whose crest is located the Kenil-1 L I- T i worm mu. We listened at the beautiful strains of music as they poured forth from the big pipe organ. We listened to the man of God as he reverently and iorcibly expounded the Word. ; It was an enjoyable occasion. First ' because of theseryice and second be cause we were in Vanderbilt's church.' Mr. D. P. Hutchison and Misses Seline and Susie Hutchison, occupied the Vanderbilt pew. The rest of us scattered over the church. The building is a little beauty. Everything is in keeping with the ; magnificence of Biltmore and the Vanderbilt idea. iie choir sang sweetly. It is a paid choir and the voices blend in the sweetest and most perfect harmony. I declare it is ! wonderful what enthusiasm money will inspire, even in religion. If I stay here next Sunday I am going to the Vanderbilt church again. I There is something so sweet and restful in the songs the choir sing. and, too, the rays of the mountain sun seem to baptize the little church and it's people with the spirit of love and charity. C A. MATTHEWS. Special The News. Greensboro, Aug. 14.. The refusal of Governor Glenn to remit the sen tence of imprisonment on ex-Revenue officers G. W. Samuel and J. W. Hasty for the assault and battery on Editor Deal at Wilkesboro, to a fine was gen erally expected here, and is as general ly commended by all who have kept up with the case in Wilkes, and the sub sequent, developments in the trials of the revenue officers in the Federal al court here. Both men are out on bond, but their friends here say they will at once surrender themselves to the jailer at Wilkesboro a.nd begin the service of their sentence. Their be ing in jail when the special term of the Federal court meets here the first Monday in Septemberr to continue the trial of revenue officehs indicted or al leged frauds against the government will in all probability work a contin uance of all the cases. Samuel has al ready been convicted in this courr, and sentence was deferred, awaiting the disposition of other cases. One of these to be tried is against Hasty, in dicted for conspiracy with distillers, false reports, etc. So on the whole, the imprisonment of these men at that time, may redound to the general bene fit of all the revenuers under indict ment, by gradually easing up on these cases, until finally the whole batch will be deadened out of court and. nothing further done with any of the parties, convicted or yet to be tried. Such a denoument has been freely pre dicted from the beginning by many observant people, who while commend ing District Attorney Holton for his remarkable perseverance and ability in prosecuting the cases, have realized that he could not forever stand alone against the whole allied forees of the republican organization in North Caro lina, backed by the powerful influence of Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes, and his subordinate heads in North Carolina. It is well known that. Collector Harkins lost his job on ac count of his nudging up to the Depart ment of Justice officials in the prosecu tions, instead of siding with the forces under Yerkes, who have from the first resented bitterly the indictment and conviction of their leading lieutenants, in the revenue service and hardest workers in the political field. Several More Men Alleged to Have Been Victims of "Mrs. Hamilton." New York, Aug. 14. More light was thrown today upon the life and achievements of ' "Mrs. Hamilton," the rich and fascinating widow of 332 West Eighty-second street. The latest information about the woman now known to be Mrs. Verrault tends to show that a small Cassie Chad wick syndicate engaged in the busi ness of pulling well-to-do men's legs has been operating here. It became known today that two more men had communicated to as sistant United States district attor ney, in charge of the case against "Mrs. Hamilton," the information that they had given up several thousand dollars each in playing hearts for dollars. It also appears that two dences in different parts of New York were used by "Mrs. Hamilton" and other men and women in their operations. More Holy Than Righteous. A preacher up in Pennsylvania has forbid the wearing of peek-a-boo waists in his church. Doubtless, he thinks them "more holy than right eous. Wilmington Star. Charity doesn't cover many sins un lets ic Deiins at home. IF3 s JIILE TONIC A. FISItlitNT RECONSTRUCTIVE DU G RO S In cases where 1 S FEVER CASES . FOI'tiKRA & CO., AKcutsMr the V. S ALIMENTARY 1 TT V vr "or r- i i the sick are unable to take necessary nourishment PhYi k iave recourse to the Elixir with gratifying results. uuis j ami Builds Vu the, lintir c ..!. HO BeeLin.a St., Now York J 1 assagai OFFICE OF THE Mechanics Perpetual B. L. Association Hello Hello! Lend us your ears for good tidings. The FORTY - EIGHTH SERIES will commence September 1st; the subscription bocks ape now open. Having in the last Series exceedad 2,500 shares, we are now setting our pegs for a 3,000 share Seriec. Remember, that if you intend to buy or build next spring, that now is the time to take the stock; put in your application cd that the money will be ready for you when you want it. Not only take shares yourself, but you can do no greater favor to your friends and acquaintances than to induce them also to take shares with us, if not to buy or build a home, then to save up something for a rainy day. R. E. Cochrane Sec. and Treas S. Wittkowsky President. A NEW EXPLOSIVE. Former Charlotte Man Has Made an Important Chemical Invention. The friends of Mr. Willis O. Heard, who was a former resident of this city will be interested to learn- that he has arisen to some prominence in the scientific realm, as will be seen from the following which appears in the Greenville News: Mr. Willis O. Heard, of New York, a "Charlotte man by birth and a resi dent of that city all his life with the exception of the past four years, has with several other men, made a chemical invention, which promises to revolutionize the explosive world. Mr. Heard has been working with explo sives for the past eight years. The invention is an absolute safe dyna mite, which can, and is being manufac tured cheaper than the old dynamite. The preparation cannot be exploded by burning or pounding, or in fact, in any way exxcept by the use of a pre pared cap. It has no obnoxious fumes and will not freeze; it has equal dis ruptive force, weight for weight and bulk for bulk of any dynamite now made. : This new dynamite has been exploit ed for over a year and in every in stance has proven far more satisfacto ry than the old. A factory which man ufactures this powder has been in op eration in AllentQwn, Pa., for a year and in Seattle, Washington, and Colo rado extensive manufacturing plants are now being built. Large capitalists have taken hold of the undertaking and a stock company, with $100,000 capital has been organized. The main office of the company is in New York. It is the Independent Non-Freezing Powder Company, and as the name shows, the trust has no interest and nothing whatever to do with. it. The day of mine explosions will soon be a thing of the past it is promised. The Mexican government has had extensive dealings with the new com pany and is enthusiastic over the re sults. . Then She Removed It. Philadelphia P"ress. -! "Madame," politely began the man behind, "your hat obstructs my view of the stage. I wish you would re move " "O!" she snapped, "I guess you're seeing more than your money's worth." "I am indeed, madame. I only paid $1.50 for this seat, and I observe from the tag on your hat that it's worth $3.98." A very desirable dwelling lo cated on North Tryon Street four blocks from center of the city. A fine opportunity to se cure an elegant home, as such property does not come on the market every day. For partic ulars call at my office. R. E. COCHRANE Sherrill Mineral Water puts red roses on pale people's faces, because the elements in it makes rich, red blood. It cures Catarrh of the Stom ach and Bowels, Indigestion, Constipa tion, Dyspepsia, Acidity, Nervousness, all Liver, Kidney and Bladder diseas es. We have made a very reasonable price for this remarkable water. Write for testimonials of some wonderful cures. 'Phone 918. N. J. Sherrill Mineral Springs Co. Owners of the Sossomon Springs. The best time to kiss a pretty girl is any old time. THE YELLOW FEVER GERM has recently been discovered. It bears a close resemblance to the malaria germ. To free the system from dis ease germs, the most effective remedy is Dr. King's New Life Pills. Guaran teed to cure all disease due to malaria poison and constipation. 25c at Wood-j an & &neppara s drug store Protect Your Building With The nicest thing about a summer vacation is the way you enjoy being back from it. Hot weather is very convenient to give a woman an excuse to offer for her husband being cross. The Original Composition Roof ing has stood the test 40 j'ears. Flint coated both sides. 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