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THE C!HIR3' WS MARCH 31. 1908 gnificent k 1 V & M; -:::ti'; lit showing Spring Stylos . almost an entirely new dis-i-y : : Tuesday and Wednesday. Although wo have a much larger :' ':tc iu our .Millinery Department, we busier than ever before. The beautiful Hats from our trained .n:fl artistic designers are making a v i :(!. ri'il hit. We are daily told our Mii'.ir.uy Department eclipses any thing in the state, and numbers tell iii it looks like the New York stores. Ail this doesn't change our policy of tl'.o best styles at moderate j '"Ir-s. This io!icy has built us up i-o laraost Millinery business in the .c:ate and wc propose to continue it. We will be glad for you to come in time. Entirely new styles Hats oar workroom every day. SPECIAL FOR Tuesday and Wednesday 33 and 25c Handkerchiefs for 15c. A pf cial purchase of Handkerchiefs iH'iu an overstocked manufacturer. .-. lies' line Linen Initial Handker 'M"t'ri, never sold for less than 25c. fc'Mciai 15c each Indies' Linen and Lawn Embroidered Handkerchiefs, beautiful patterns, regular 3oc and 23c grades 15c each ladies Union Linen Sheer llendker !'! -ici's, regular 3 for 25c grades, ;,t 5c or 50c dozen. Many olher Special all over the ' r"ro in Suit and Waist Department, ''" Goods and Silks, White Goods, - ' kvear, Waists, etc. 13 WE8T TRADE ST. ;V5 Showing Spring Styles Millinery 8? iSk f r College Girls Give Play. "Just for Fun," a spirited three-act society comedy, given by the mem bers of the Ellen Terry Dramatic Club under the direction of Miss Walter, at Elizabeth College, last night was one of the cleverest amateur produc tions ever heard in the city. The play in itself is well written and abounds iu brilliant action and repartee, while from the lead to well taken. Miss Williams Fitzgerald Mamie all the characters the first maid were in Ihe : Do part of Mrs. Smythe, was far ed beyond emu-ism. the is possess of more than ordinary dramatic talent and is not in the least ama teurish. Miss Rena Austin and Miss Bertha Dotger taking the parts of the gentlemen of the play, were high ly appieciated in their rather difficult role. In voice and manner they could not be c::to:!c:1. Particularly to be commended on the part of these two young ladies was their grasp of all the situations of the play and their genuinely humorous interpretations. Miss Mary King and Miss Peck were charming in their respective roles. Both have exceptionally at tractive stage presence and contrib uted some of the most interesting features of the performance. The Irish maid was well taken by Miss lledriek who is always bright and at tractive on the stage. Miss Watson and Miss Roberts pleasantly entertained the audience between acts with excellent music. Kappa Delta Chapters. The Kappa Delta Sorority was found- m ten j ears ago. At present mere arc j i,: active and three inactive chapters as follows: Alpha, Virginia State Normal, Farm ville, Va.: Gamma, Hollins Institute, H oiling, Va.; Theta, Randolph-Macon. Lynchburg, Va.; Phi Psi, Fairmont Seminery, Washington. D. C; Sigma, Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C; Yeta, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Phi Delta, St. Mary's, Raleigh, X. C; Kappa Alpha, Florida State Col lege, Tallahassee, Fla.; Rho Omega Phi, Judson College, Marion, Ala.; Del ta, College for Women, Columbia, S. C; Iota, Caldwell College, Danville, Ky.; Lambda, Northwestern Universi ty, Bloomington, 111., just installed. The convention to be held here April 20 and 21 is the sdxt.h annual one. The first three were held in Richmond, Va.. at the Jefferson Hotel, the fourth in Charlotte, at the Bufoid Hotel, and the fifth ir. Columbia. S. C. at the Colonial Hotel. The morning and afternoon sessions of the convention will be devoted en tirely to business. On Easter Monday night the alumnae chapter, consisting of the Concord and Charlotte girls, will entertain the visitors at an elaborate reception to be giveii. at thc'Jbome of the Misses Springs, in Dilworth, 500 or more invitations to be issued. Tues day night, the 2 1st. a banquet will be held at the Selwyn. Miss Elien Gib son, of Concord, will be tcastmaster. A 4 Mr. Bowden Goes to the Mountains. Mr. W. T. Bowden, who has been in declining health for the past few weeks leaves Thursday for a few days stay in the mountains in hopes of regaining his health. He will be accompanied by his little granddaughter, Elvira Hun ter. Silver Wedding Celebration. Cards readinsr as follows have been received by Charlotte friends: 1883 1908 Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Stroehecker will receive to commemorate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary Friday evening, April 17th, at 9 o'clock at their home 2728 Ontario street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Thomas Hamlin Strohecker Julia Stockton Davidson. Dolly Madison Club. The Dolly Madison Book Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. Martin Davis, at the home of Mrs. John Van Laudingham, on East avenue. Eclectic Club. Mrs. R. E. Cochrane is hostess this afternoon at a meeting of the Ec lectic Book Club, at her home on North College street. Freeman-Byrum. The announcement is made of tho marriage of Miss Ethleen Freeman to Mr. Edgar Byrum, two of Steele Creek's most popular young people, on April 15, at the bride's home. Mr. Byrum is the secon son of the late Mr. F. J. My rum and inherits his father's sunny disposition a universal favor ite. Miss Freeman is the daughter of Mr. Joseph A. Freeman. She is a charming young lady with a host of friends. After the ceremony, which Avill be nerformed by Rev. George F. Robertson, pastor of the Steele Creek Presbyterian church, the young couple will leave for a bridal tour visiting Savannah, Jacksonville and Fort Laud erdale, Fla. At the last named place a sister of the groom, Mrs. Oscar Ber ryhill, resides, whom they will visit. The News joins in with their number less friends in wishing in advance much joy and a long happy life. Crittenton Circle. The Crittenton Home Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 in the parlors of the Second Presbyterian church. MissMarv Stephens Carrick, of High Point, who has been the guest of Miss Alice Nooe, on North Graham street, left today for Wadesboro, where she will visit before returning home. . Mrs. James Parrish, who has been visiting her son, Mr. E. J. Parrish, at the home of Mrs. Lowe, on West Seventh street returned yesterday even- ning to her home at Portsmouth, Va., f She will he accompanied by her! jhter, Miss Alice Parnsn, wno nasjin the city today. Peculiar to Itself In effectiveness, usefulness and economy, curing the widest range of diseases, and doing the most good for the money, is Hood's Sarsaparilla Liquid or tablets, 100 Doses One Dollar. Stace Section Farmers Union to Be Organized The first state convention of the Farmers' Co-Operative and Educa tional Union will be organized here tomorrow. Many delegates arriver in the city today, and a larger number is expected on the trains this after noon and tomorrow morning. The sessions will be held in the court house. The convention will be welcomed by Hon. E. R. Preston, president of the Greater Charlotte Club, and the address of welcome will be responded to by President H. Q. Alexander.of the Mecklenburg section of the union. Mr. W. C. Barret, president of the National Union, will be present and will address the convention. The sessions will continue Wednes day and Thursday and will be partly opened to the public and partly be hind clrr.cd doors, the union having some o? the characteristics of a se cret organization. OPENING AT BELKS. A Constant Stream of Buyers Surge Through the Store. The spring millinery opening at Belk Brothers this morning was one of the most successful in the history of the store. At 9 o'clock, the appointed hour, the store was well filled and throughout the day a constant stream of ladies went in and out of the store. The head wear exhibited represented every varie ty from the smallest to the largest sailor. There was no particular favor ite. The fancy shapes were as popular as the Russian turbine and the turbine as popular as the large sailors. The store was decorated very appro priately for the occasion and the color scheme was mainly yellow, which, with a score or more different, colors, formed an interesting combination. The young ladies of the store were in great demand by the buyers, many of whom wanted to be waited upon at the same time. But they succeeded ad mirably in their effort to please every body. MR. J. H. GARRISON DEAD. He Passes Away After a Long III ness. Mr. J. H. Garrison, aged 44 years died at his home at the corner of Smith and Eighth streets this morning at 9:20 after a long illness. Mr. Garrison is survived by his wi dow and three sons, Messrs. Edmund, John and Holt Garrison, a father, Mr. D. B. Garrison, of Mallard Creek; one brother and one sister, Mr. D. L. Garri son, of Cherryville, and Mrs. Arthur Duke, of Maysworth.- . The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home, and the ser vices will be conducted by Rev. A. R. Shaw, pastor of the Tenth Avenue Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Gar rison was a consistent member. Mr. Garrison was a great sufferer, and for four years has been an invalid from the ravages of lung trouble. Besides a large family connection, he leaves a large number of friends throughout the county, who will be pained to learn of his death. VISIT MAY BE VERY SIGNIFICANT, President John H. Winder Spends Night in the City. Mr. John II. Winder, president of the Clinchfield Coal Corporation, spent last night in the city, leaving this morn ing on his special train down the Sea board. 1 Mr. Winder's visit to Charlotte is be lieved to be significant and augurs that the city may become the point for the erection of the great terminal inland docks, of that company. Va-; Clinchfield Coal Corporation is a V i.000,000 concern, which is opening uj vast coal fields in Wrest Virginia, and which is back of the South and Western railroad, now known as the Clinchfield and Ohio. - Mr. Winder is well known in North Carolina, having been for a number of years connected with the Seaboard un der its first management. LAND TRANSFER S Deeds The Filed For Registration in the Clerk's Office. following deeds were filed for registration in the office of the clerk of the superior court today. Mrs. H. A. Griffith to H. A. Howell, 16' acres in Charlotte township, the consideration being $2,050. Frank K.' Jones to J. L- Redwine, a lot on North Brevard street, 50 by ISO feet, the consideration being $125. P. A Thomas to J. E. Thomas. 25 acres in Paw Creek township, the con sideration being nominal. Mr. P. M. Brown sold today to Mr. G. M. Kistler a house and lot at No. 310 East Fourth street. The consider ation was $2,200. The sale was nego tiated by the Charlotte Realty Com pany. I. O. O. F. MEETING. Superintendent of Gastonia School Will Make an Address. An important meeting of Mecklen burg Declaration Lodge, No. 9, I. O. O. F., will he held tonight. All members of the lodge as well as other members of the order in Charlotte are cordially invited to attend. A feature of the evening will be an address by Prof. Joseph S. Wray, superintendent of the Gastonia public schools. been with the Misses Haugh, on East Eleventh street. Miss Mac McAlister has returned to her home in Asheboro after' visiting VMrs. Ed Carson. col. Paul B. Means, of Concord, was Fire Burns Out Southern Pants A Number of Other Firms on South College Street Damaged By Water Losses Will Run up J o wards $75,000. Fire of unknown origin totally de stroyed two second-story manufactur ing lofts in the Wittskowsky building on South College street early last night and did about $75,000 damage. The 'Southern Pants Company, which occupied these -two, with three other lofts in the same building, lost heavily by fire and water. The occu pants of the ground,, floor store rooms, L. N. Schiff & Co., J. W. Zimmerman & Co., R. H. Fields & Co. and the General Fire Extinguisher Co., suffer ed a heavy damage by water. The Losses. The loss of the Southern Pants Co. is estimated at from $60,000 to $65, 000. This includes the stock and ma chinery on which the company car ried insurance amounting to $50,000. Mr. Wittkowsky carried ' $18,000 in surance on the building. Mr. G. G. Scott, manager, states that his com pany will secure temporary quarters at once. R. H. Fields & Co. carried a stock of about $S,000; J. W. Zim merman & Co., $1,500 and Schiff & Co., $4,000, all with insurance. Mr. Zimmerman has secured tem porary quarters. Mr. Schiff has not made definite plans yet. Fire Discovered. The fire was discovered by Patrol man McCall, of the police depart-j ment, who could not at first .locate its source. The cracking of glass! caused him to make a hurried investi-j gatioii, resulting in the discovery of J the blaze which' had then burst . i , . i r. ii : : l l ; rv t tnrougn tne winaows oi me mm .hub. He sprinted to Third and College and sent in an alarm from Box No. 29. This being located within the fire district both departments and the steamer responded. When the fire men reached5 the scene both -floors were a mass of "flames' and it was with the greatest difficulty that they succeeded in gaining entrance. Vol umes of smoke poured down the Col lege street stairway, but the firemen bravely ascended those with several streams of water aud gradually fought their way through smoke and fire. Started in Rear. While the origin of the fire is un known the blaze, from all indications, started in the rear of the building probably in the roof or attic. The rear portion of the. roof over the two apartments burned fell through 120 minutes after the first was dis covered. This gives plausibility to the theory that the fire may have started from a spark from some of the smokestacks in the -vicinity, while the floors were scarcely scorched ex cept in one or two places. The cloth ing, piled high upon benches, was swept from one end of the building to the other as though the whole had been saturated with oil. The employes of the pants com pany left the building, as usual, about 6 o'clock, an hour and a half before the discovery of the fire. The two sections burned were connected by an open archway. The other apart mpntc were also connected in this tVinr.o-b the arches werei equipped with fire doors which were closed automatically by the heat. This prevented further spread of the flames. Sprinklers Opened. The two south sections over the; tip-town offices of the General Firej Extinguisher Co., were equipped withj automatic fire sprinklers. The flames ; licked through a short hole, less than; a foot in diameter, in the brick firej wall, and melted the fuse. Instantlj j a flood of water poured from the. pipes escaping through the noot aowu. into the offices or tne ueneiai Water from nine streams m the burned sections poured in sheets through the floor into ground store rooms, deluging the stock of Zim merman & Co., Schiff & Co. and Fields & Co. Fight of the Firemen. The alarm was sent in just at the time when nearly half the firemen were at sunper and for this reason they were more or less handicapped. However, many citizens who had ar rived upon the scene rendered effi cient help to the firemen. Hie big steamer was connected with the plu at Fourth and College streets. Two streams of water with a pressure ot 150 pounds were constantly .playing upon the flames, first from one point and then to another. The fire was fought from both the rear and trout of "the building. The flames were oys and Girls ALL GIRLS AND MOST BOYS SHOULD NOT GO BAREFOOTED IN SUMMER AS WELL AS WINTER OUR LINE CF ARE THE BEST $1.50, $2.00 AND $3.00 VALUES IN CHARLOTTE. "SEND US THE GIRLS." THOMPSON'S finally subdued by , a deluge of water drawn from three mains. The insurance totals carried by the houses suffering by the fire .are as follows: - Schiff & Co., $5,500; Zimmerman & Co., $2,500; Witkowsky, $23,000; Field & Co., .$8,000; The Charlotte Pants Co., on stock, $58,000; machin ery, $4,000; furniture, and 'fixtures, $1,500. NO SPEECH THE INDUCEMENT. Mr. Stewart Makes Unique Request of the Recorder. "Now, your honor, if you make my clients' bonds light," said Mr. Plummer Stewart to the Recorder this morning, "I will not worry your honor with a speech." "Defendants bound over and a bond of $50 each required," answered the Recorder. "Did you say $50 your honor?" said Mr. Stewart. "Why you didn't knock off anything for my not speaking." The above unique colloquy took place during the trial of Ed McKee. Giles White, Henry Caldwell, Will Richardson and Jack .Gibson, all ne groes, charged in the police court this morning with gambling. These negroes were arrested last night in Giles White's house . by Offi cers Youngblood and Mosteller en gaged in a little game of "skin." Charley Ferguson, another negro, who was arrested at the same time, turned state's evidence and told that all had been playing except himself and the only reason he was not in the game was that he was broke. Ferguson, it seems from his re cord, is given to turning state's evi dence, as this is not tne nrst umo that he has been used as a state's) witness in gambling cases. The negroes were bound over un der S50 bonds, after which Giles White was tried on ing one quart of Gibson. Ferguson ness in this case, sale' made. White under a $100 bond the charge of seil whiskey to Jack was also , a wit having seen the was bound ; over on this charge. Mr. Baxtresser's Singing. Mr. C. O. Baxtresscr has returned from the Columbia convention of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Baxtresser Avas the tenor soloist at each session and made a fine impression with his solo work. Here comes the Spring Winds to chap, tan and freckle. Use Pinsealve Carbolized. (Act like - a poultice) for cuts, sores, burns, chapped skin. For sale by S. L. Alexander & Co. The more a man thinks of himself the less considerate he is apt to be of others. What Shall we Have for Desert? Try JELL-O, the dainty, appetizing, economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly simply add boiling water and serve when cool. Flavored just right; sweetened just right; perfect in every way. A 10c package makes enough" dessert for a large family. All grocers sell it. Don't accent sub stitutes. JELL-O complies with all Pure Food Laws, 7 flavors: Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, Choc olate, Cherry, Peach. Golden Glory Cooking Is Versatile. AS A FRYING MEDIUM. Hot, deep fat is the first re quisite for perfect i'frying. The food must be submerged, and it must be seared quickly before the grease can soak in or the juices can soak out. Then it will cook tender, juicy, wholesome. There is no way to do this with lard. It will burn before it reaches the proper tempera ture. All the dyspeptics in the world have been trying to do this for ages. They are dyspep tics still. GOLDEN GLORY COOKING. OIL is "the faultless frying fat." It gets hotter, goes farther, costs less. You can strain it and use it over and over again. AS A BUTTER SAVER No pudding, entree or sauce is just right without the addi tion of a delicate fat to give; it "richness." Italian and French cooks surpass in such dishes. THEY USE OIL American cooks use butter. This is a richness which makes for poorness. GOLDEN GLORY COOKING OIL is better than butter for most of these dishes. One quart of GOLDEN, GLORY COOKING OIL costs $0.25 Three lbs. cooking butter costs $1.05 SAVE MONEY USE GOLDEN GLORY COOKING OIL All srocers. BRANNON CARBONATING CO. Charlotte, N. C. & p. o Box 25. 'Phone S35. ssnar ii' OXFORDS oil. offitScttfe "Sony iSctj, MILLINERY OPENING Today The crowning event of the season, when all the swell models of Women's Headwcar are first shown to the public. The shapes for the season are far from that of many former seasons. They are large, very large, but of course tapering down to the modest size. Don't fail to see our I showing this week, for we believe it to be the best,- yet. i c Panama Suits. m Copenhagen Blue, made short jacket with pointed pepliu Persian vest effect, trimmed in pipings of silk and buttons: box plaited skirt, with folds and straps. Price $35.00 Rajah Suits in Brown, Green, Navy and natural Pongee; maide half fitting, short coat, plaited skirt, with fold. Price $25.00 Navy Blue Taffeta Suit, Princess front, empire back, musouetaire sleeve and tucked yoke of net lace; plaited skirt, trimmed in pipings and but tons of leather brown. Price $30.00 Foulard Suit, White and Navy Polka Dot, trimmed in silk and buttons of leather brown. Price $25.00 Handsome Skirt in Black Alt-man Voile, very full plaited, tucked and trimmed in bauds of taffeta. Price $22.50 Black Altman Voile, nineteen gore, trimmed in overskirt effect with taffeta ;. bands and folds of material. Price $15.00 Black and Blue Skirts in Chiffon Panama, full gored, flare, trimmed in bands of material, piped with silk. Price $10.00 CENTEMERI GLOVES No other Glove on the market stands the test. Silk and Kid. Every pair of Kid Gloves guaranteed for the first wearing when fitted at our coun ters. Silk $1.00 to $1.75 Kid $1.00 to $4.00 SHIRT WAISTS Handsomely Tailored Waist in the best quality of Linen, pretty embroidered collars Price $4.50 Pretty Dressy Waists of Net in White and Ecru, round yoke of Val insertion, board shouldered effect; also trimmed in Cluny and Val Lace. Price $5.00 - Net Waists in White and Ecru, trimmed in Cluny Lace and Val Edging. Price .... $3.50 SOROSIS SHOES. "Sorosis" means the best material, highest class workmanship and newest ' styles Patent Leather, Guunietal and Tan. Ladies' $3.50 and $4.00 Men's . . .... $5.00 REAL LACE ROBES No other material takes the place of real lace when you wish to appear well dressed. Genuine Imported Lace Robes, White and Black, differ ent designs, no two alike. Price each $75.00 HOSIERY Silk and Lisle Hose, Black, White and Colors, for aLdics, Misses and Chil dren. Our No. 201x is the greatest stocking on the market today. Price the pair 50c Silks, Plain and Fancy, White, Black and all Colors. Price tho pair $1.00 to $5.00 NEW BELTS All the new and popular Belts, including the Merry Widow. Price 50c to $5.00 each. jfc:. SILKS Tussorah. Motora, Pagoda, Shantoong, Rajah. Mirage and Plain Pougee. These are the popular Silks for this season. We have them all. Leading colors. Copenhagen, Reseda and Leather Brown. Price the yard 88c to $1.50. fciitleLong Co. , Tomorrow and Thursday
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