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t". fi t ' ' . ; . ; TT-TE CHAR LOTTE NEWS. FEBRUARY 14, 1912 IN MEMORIAM. ca A tribute to Mrs. Barbara; Smith, r ier neighbor and friend, Lisette Cavtca Hood. Tis n-ell and meet, O Friend, since you have passed i'o tie Great Beyond, since voice is hushed, Tia we who loved you here below s.ould cast Tisse pearls of recognition on your Honored oust. Her life a benediction was; glad ly gave Freely as she received, of goods, kind vords and deeds, To ail who tenderness and care did need. o those most dear to her she proved devoted, helpful, tender, thoughtful, true; . - -ren the poorest of the earth she loved. And 6eed3 of kindness followed all her long life through. Neighbor to all, even the outcast s!iared Ker tender misintrations; and the bumble black, "Fbe r!ch and poor alike were all en cored her who comforted where .care and comfort lack. Her sunny smile, her loving voice we sorely miss; deep unselfishness rich refumes ( leave; S3 on her still lips we press a Snal kiss " know our. sorrowing hearts should never grieve. For as oer kindly spirit entered the blissful rest Remaining for the loved of God and fellow-men, 1 trough heavenly courts trooped sining angels blest . hastening to welcome her; and then trough eteets of jasper rang His Elad commands: AnrTlV .wiie the glory-gates; your shinifig escort bring; or one beloved beside the pearly .. Portal stands; -a ?ongs of joy let Heaven's arches rin" 0 faithful servant! Enter your teavenly rest. l05r cp of water cold on earth jou freely gave. -ome higher up, for you .are honor r ed guest; Lcae dwell forever with your Lord vko died to save." . An women love a lover but most m?rned men fei sorrv for him. lr' the. o:s of kissc anH manr erratrheS. te more relatives a man has the a-ier jt ia for him tQ appreclate his '-nds. 1 0n . unce of example is worth a -aa of preaching. p1 '.-..r , f&S- iS I I 1 S 1 v6v lif (rood, topacco i&e&er .termed ;aiii 3 vffm - national silk ffl Y&n&SS-X for the M WS? LadieSyX 1 In the Disguise of a Workman He Passed .the Guard. In discussing the origin of - Louis Napoleon's nickname of "Badinguet," some details were given incidentally of his escape from - the fortress of I Ham, in northern France, on May 25, 1 1S46, Fuller details are now available, j thanks to the researches of M. Thirria, j ana in view oi me escape oi captain Lux they have a special interest at the present moment. . It seems that the sole credit for the escape must, lie with Louis Napoleon himself. He. made his valet, Thelin, buy a black wig, some rouge, a cap which was scrubbed with pumice stone and a pair of sabots. Then he cut off his mustache, put on a blue apron, a blue pair of trousers and a close fit ting shirt of coarse stuff. Some workmen were carrying out some repairs to that part of the fort ress where the prince lodged and this gave color to his disguise, so much so that the two watchmen entertain ed no suspicions regarding the man who walked past them and out at the great gate, a pipe in his mouth and a plank on his shoulder. The sergeant on duty at the drawbridge was reading a letter as he passed and took no no tice of him. It was then 5 o'clock in the morning. Four times that day, the last time at 5 in the afternoon, did the gov ernor, Dsmarle, . send for the prince Each time Dr. Conneau replied that the prisoner could not see anybody because he had taken medicine. When at last the governor lost patience and went himself to the prince's room and walked up to the bed on which the supposed invalid was lying he dis covered that a very presentable dum my had taken the place of Louis Na poleon. The discovery was made too late. By that time the fugitive was over the Belgian frontier. From le Journal des Debats. Men And Religion Convention On Charleston,.. S. . C Feb. 14 The eight day campaign of the Men and Religion Forward Movement has opened here auspiciously. Several great mass meetings were held this week by the international leaders who are here to have a part in the program of the great Men and Relig ion convention held at the Citadel Square Baptist church February 13 14. Thee on ventjon "opened at 9: 20 a. nU Tuesday and runs through this evening. Charlestion is the head quarters for North and South Caroli na and pastors and laymen from all sections of the two states are here. DO-NOTHING SESSION OF ROWAN COUNTY COURT. Special to The News. vh 1 4. February term of Rowan superior court is in sesion, Judge G. S. Ferguson presiaius. docket contains nothing of special im portance and the court docket was all but cleared at - a . two-week's special term held last month. CHARLOTTE IfJ THE of Mecklenburg county An up-to- The above makes a three-column heading in the last Issue of the War Cry, over a page article written by Capt. Wales, of the Salvation Army m this city. The War Cry has a weekly circulation of 100,000. President Kuester, of the Greater Charlotte Club, was so pleased with the article that he bought 100 copies. ARTICLE. Charlotte, the county seat of Meck lenburg county, is beautifully situated in the most attractive spot of the great Piedmont Plateau, and in the central part of North Carolina. It boasts of being the Queen City of the South, tl is surounded by a farming country unsurpassed in pro ductiveness and wealth; in general it Is the most rapidly growing, solidly financial and genially social centre of the South today. Charlotte is a city made impressive by its commercial and manufacturing supremacy, and leads in everything that goes to make a city beautiful in literature, art and scectific achievement, in social and commercial advancement, tl is a first-clas-s city, with a population of 35, 000 and the slogan is:. "WATCH CHARLOTE GROW!" Fifty years ago Charlotte was a town of 3,000; a directory gotten out at that time said, however, that it was a grow ing town, the truth of which has been amply proven, or, rather, verified. Through the formative period the treacherous boom has been strenuous ly avoided. The growth has been stea dy and substantial. Personal greed for gain has not characterized the ef forts of the promoters-, but a buoyant spirit of public pride has prevailed. Every citizen of Charlotte is a booster for the city. Our present mayor, Hon. Charles A. Bland, is modest, retiring and yet ambitious and earnest in following his conceived ideas of civic govern ment for the general improvement of the city. He advocates a clean city and effiicency in city government, and believes that a gradual evolution mu3t secure these things- rather than a radi cal reform wave. Mayor Bland was be fore his election to have the mayoral ty a dentist a practically self-made man in material things, and sympa thizes with labor and its ambitions, and yet is fully qualified to appreciate the needs and demands of a more wealthy class. He has the welfare of the city at heart, which fact he ably demonstrated during the threatened water famine of las-t summer, at which time he often remained at the front all night long giving directions for work which had to be done to prevent an actual famine. Much credit is due him for his untiring efforts in bringing about a gigantic scheme which, when complete, will forever exclude a re currence of the same nature. Chief T. M. Christenbury is at the head of Charlotte's police department He is also a man of great importance in the continual improvement of the welfare of the city. He does not go in for notoriety, but does what is right and best for all. . Ke is personally ac quainted with the peace officers of the s-tate, and knows almost every crook and professional grafter that travels over the country. His force of patrolmen make a fine appearance, and meas-ure wel up to thes tandard of effiicency so seldom acquired by those of larger cities. As a token of esteem in which this body of peace preservers is held by the citizens, they were rec ently tendered a banquet which was greatly enjoyed by all present, the most happy of whom was doubtless the chief himself. Judge D. B. Smith is the city rec order, a big-hearted gentleman of sterl ing qualities, who, while diligent in upholding the majesty of the law, yet deals charitably with first offenders often co-operating with the Salvation Army in cases of this kind. He is well qualified for the position he holds, and is ever ready to boost Charlotte. Everybody who comes to Charlotte is impressed with her activity, and when the present paving contract is executed greater will this impression be. Charlotte has good streets, lights, power available for all kinds of manu facturing industries, splendid drain age, the best water, beautiful business blocks, public buildings, schools, libra- ries, beautiful tomes, cnurcnes, parjts and various amusements. Charlotte has numerous factories, the chief of which is the cotton mdus try, several colleges- (including one of the finest industrial institutes in the South), more than a score of church es and other religious bodies, includ ing the Salvation Army. Among the clergy are found some of the best talent, as well as the most earnest and godly men. Auxiliary institutions, covering every line of charity and be nevolence, are liberally supported. The Salvation Army work was begun In Charlotte some nine or ten years ago, during which time much good has been done among the unchurched masses. The growth, however, has been slow, which fact, is. doubtless due to several reasons; however, what has been done stands today, and while the past may not have been what it should, we are today better understood than ever; the citizens seem ready to sup port us in our every effort to help hu manity, and some who do not like our methods yet are touched very deeply with the results gladly go down into their pocket for a donation to forward a work that will bless the worst of sinners. We confidently look forward to an ultimate victory many of them the chief of which we hope will be a suit able building in wheh to carry on our work properly. , Charlotte can boast of good hospitals each maintaining a charity ward. We have several daily papers, chief among Which are. the Observer, the leading morning daily of the state; The News and the Chronicle, both leading after noon dailies. The editors are kind friends of the Army, as well as of many other worthy institutions and workers that labor for the welfare of humanity. The press of Charlotte is- constantly at the front, advocating clean , govern-, ment and civic improvement. Our Y. M. C. A. building is the finest of Its kind in the South. It is a large, commodious structure, superbly fitted with every modern apliance and equip ment necessary to such work. The hustling secretary, Mr. David L. Prob-, iviieuiuauam i icius lu the Great Kid ney Remedy. I have been troubled with rheuma tism for the last five years. Suffered with much pain in the limbs, back and feet and my joints have been badly swollen. Also suffered from constipa tion. Besides having a regular physi cian, I had tried every remedy with out receiving the least benefit until I accidently came across a bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. I began taking it, never thinking it would help me, but must acknowledge it has done wonders for me. Have taken more than a dozen bottles and feel that it has been a God-send to me. ? I am recommending it to all my friends. Yours very truly, IRA ALDRICH, Howard Street, Holyoke, Mass. Personally appeared Ira Aldrich and made oath that the statement sub scribed by him is true, before me. D. J. HARTNETT, Justice of the Peace. Letter to Dr Kilmer &, Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You. Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham ton, N. Y., for a -sample bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable informa tion, telling all about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention the Charlotte Daily News. Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at I1 drug stores. ert, is also a booster, not only for his own work, but for the city at largs; he is a firm friend of the Army, al ways ready to assist us in our work.He has a corps of efficient workers, and is doing great good, especially in the night school scheme. The various factories of Charlotte furnish employment for over 15,000 peo pie. Wages received will reach if not erceed the average in other localities-. And, being a centre of commerce, food stuffs and other household necessities can be obtained as cheap and in many cases cheaper than elsewhere, thereby making Charlotte an ideal spot for the country's most valuable asset, the la boring man. The banks of our city are noted for their reliability, prosperity and solid ity, and practical and conserva tive management. They are ever to the front in supplying the necessary funds which keep the wheels of com merce moving, always ready to give needed aid to worthy enterprises. They are provided with all modern banking equipment, safety vaults, etc., and maintain a large capital and plenty of surplus. The Banks of our city are noted for their reliability, prosperity, and solidity, and practical and. conserva tive management. The yare ever to the front in supplying the nece'ss-ary funds which keep the wheels of com merce moving, always ready to give needed aid to worthy enterprises. They are provided with all modern banking equipment, safety vaults, etc., and maintain a large capital and plenty of surplus. ( Our hotei service is as good as any where, rates reasonable and service unsurpassed. " sThen, as a last touch, we are pleas ed to mention the Greater Charlotte Club, which has done so much for the commercial welfare of the city. This club, with its well-qualified president, Mr. Kuester, and the hustling, genial secretary, Mr. W. T. Corwith, is con stantly on the lookout for those seek ing manufacturing sites-, etc., and, of tentimes not satisfied with this, are to be found going after them. They are ever ready to welcome the stranger and whether he be capitalist or not, by the cordial treatment received at the hands of these gentlemen he is forced to feel welcome in the Queen City of the South, the City of Electri cal Energy. CAPT. JOHN A. WALES, Officer in Charge. Monthly Social Friday Mght There will be fun and plenty of it in the Boys' department of the Young Men's Christian Association on next Friday night, at which time the reg ular monthly social of the Bible class es will be held. The committee in charge have arranged for aij old fash ion spelling match, and only those who have been there know the fun that is in store for the boys. As of yore two of the boys will choose sides, and at the end of the contest the boy who has succeeded in seating all ; of his companions will carry away hot only the coveted hon er of being the best speller, but also a book which Mr. J. B. Ivey will pre sent to-the successful contestant. The Blue Back Speller will be used. All boys who are planning to attend are requested to hand their names to Mr. Sheldon, or telephone him, in or der that arrangements may be made for refreshments which will be served at the end of the match. Away Go Pimples, Black heads, Eczema, Dandruff and Other Skin Affections WHEN ZEMO AND ZEMO SOAP ARE USED. The Tryon Drug Co. says: "We are so confident that ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP used together will, rid the skin or scalp of infant or grown person of PIMPLES. BLACKHEADS, EC ZEMA, DANDRUFF, INSECT BITES or any form of Itching, irritated, dis figuring skin or, scalp trouble, that we do not hesitate to recommend these clean refined remedies to every person who dsires quick relief and a cure from any form of aggravated skin or scalp affection. Oftentimes one bot tle and one cake of - soap will cure a minor case of skin trouble. ' ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP produce sure and swift results. -You will not suffer another day after you com mence to use them. You -will feel like a new person. ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP can be ob tained from one leading druggist in every city or town in America and in Charlotte by Tryon Drug Co. j mm to HAVE COMPANY OF CAV A LR Y Lincolnton is distinctive in many enviable ways the latest, in that it is to have a cavalry company, the only on in the state. Mr. Adgar Fair, of Lincolnton, who. was here yesterday, was telling The News of the formation of the new company. Officers and enrollment of the com pany A, N. C. . N. G. is ' as fol lows: - Captain Fair, W. A. First Lieutenant Shufor, J. O. Second Lieutenant Reinhardt, R. S., Jr. ENROLLMENT LIST, TROOP A, N. C. N. G. Barineau, J. W., Barkley, F. P., Barkley, J. V., Coon, M. H Cost ner, O. A., Costner, G. H Cronland, R. B., Finger, R. B., Goodson, R. F., Heavner, P. C, Heavner, L.. T., Hines, W. W. W., Hill, O. G., Hinson, R. P., Hinson. C H., Hoke, W. M. Hoffman, J. F., Jonas, C. A. Lineberger, B. c, Ledford, S. J., Lore, R. Z., Mauser, K. J Motz, D P., Nixon, K. B., Pad gett, L. V., Ramsaur, D. W., Ramsaur, R. J., Ramsaur, T. J. Jr., Robinson, J. B., Rosercan, Rl M., Reinhardt, J: R., Rudisill, O. R., Saine, , J. W., Saine, Z. R., Shields, D. H. Smith, H. M., Thompson, C. D., Williams, N. P., Wetmore, L. B., Wright, J B. The non-commissioned officers will be, chosen from the roll of the above. So the North Carolina National Guards have at last succeeded in get ting the government to appropri ate funds for a troop of cavalry to be added to the1 infantry and coast artillery that now constitute the guard for the state. For some time this has been the subject of a great deal of discussion. At the meeting of the guards here week before last, the matter came up. The government will furnish the accoutrements, but will not furnish the horses. . Impure blood runs you down makes you an easy victim for organic diseases. Burdock Blood Bitters puri fies the blcod cures the cause builds you up. "Doan's Ointment cured me of ec zema that had annoyed me a long time. The cure was permanent." Hon. S. W. Matthews, Commissioner Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me. Regulates the bowels, promotes ea sy, natural movements, cures constipa tion Doan's Regulets. Ask your drug gist for them. 25c a Box. Baby won't suffer five minutes with croup if 3rou apply Dr. Thomas' Eclec tic Oil at once. It acts like magic. Want Bnar Cieek Dredged At Once The Drainage Commission of the county was pesterday presented with a petion signed by a number of property owners asking for the dredging of Briar Creek. ; A like petition came some time ago from property-owners along Irwin's Creek to the west of the city, who agreed to advance the mon ey necessary toward equipping the dredge. The petition handed in yes terday to Dr. J. R. Alexander, presi dent of the Drainage Commission, fol lows: Mecklenburg Drainage Commission, Charlotte, North Carolina. Gentlemen: The undersigned citizens of Meck lenburg county, State of North Caro lina, being desirous of securing the dredging of Briar Creek, along ; and through the eastern portion or the city of Charlotte, for the purpose of draining the territory through which Briar Creek rjuns, so the health of the people of this section may be im proved and much valuable property reclaimed to the great berlefit of the institutions, colleges, people and prop erty in general throughout this con siderable territory, hereby petition your honorable body to seriously and affirmatively consider and act upon this petition 5 and have one of the dredging machines put to work on this creek, said Briar Creek also be ing the principal creek upon - which the city relies for water supply. Signed: Heriot Clarkson, A. M. Mc Donald, Mecklenburg arms Co., by F. C. Abbott, president, W. M. Smith, J. J. Misenheimer, Paul Chatham, L. W HnmnTirAV William T). Rnr.lr. McD. Watkins, D. A. Johnston, V. L.,j Stephenson, J. L. DeLaney, George Stephens, W. ' S. Alexander, J. B. Alexander, F. M. Redd, Mrs. J. A. Gibson, W H. Wakefield, J. S Myers, T L. Kirkpatrick, W. R. Wearn, C. W. Rankin. Building Retarded By Cold Weather The cold weather has retar ied build in sr to a marked extent, savs Buildine Tnsnoptnr PotitipIIv This. Mr. Connel ly says, is true all over the country. Construction News, of Feb. 10, says: "Cold weather has seriously affected building operations throughout the country with the result that there was a decrease of 14 per cent for January as compared with the corresponding month a year ago, according to official reports . to Construction News. Per mits were taken out in 65 cities for the month for 10,700 buildings, in volving a total estimate cost of $39, 305,598, as against 10,843 and $45, 737,246 for the same month a year ago, a decrease of 143 buildings and $6,431,648, or 14 percent. "Of the 65 cities there were losses in 38 and gains in 27. It is unfortunate, but the cities of substantial and healthy - growth which have hereto fore piled up handsome gains month af ter month make' the poorest showing nf nil and from the faoct that they are best able to stand a decrease it is not so bad after all. The principal cities in which there were gains in rliid Boston-with 21 Der cent: Brook lyn, 53; Kansas City, 15; the others being at scattering points, very, re mote, but one naturally gasps at de creases in the following cities: New York, 27; Chicago, Fniiadeiphia, 52; Detroit, 52; Cleveland, 42; St. Paul 28; Atlanta, 31; Pittsburg, 57; Indiana polis, 23;. Omaha, 58; Milwaukee, 62. : With the return of milder weather a period of unprecedented activity may be looked for." - ' The latter 'statement will be true of Charlotte, Mr. .Connelly; thinks. "There is .evry evidence," says' he, "that the spring will find more activity in build ing than has ever been known."-'. COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE, LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, . tb? world wide Cold and Grip ' remedy, re moves cause. Call for" full name.' Look for signature E. W. GROVE. 25c ' ' : . : . Eventually every , woman : discovers that her mirror isn't what it once was.. biLLID USHESS, SALLOW SKiH;HE SLUGGISH BOWELS . You're bilious, you have a. throbbing sensation- 'in-your head, a bad tast i in your mouth, your eyes burn, your skin is yellow .with dark rings under! your eyes, your lips are parched. No wonder you feel ugly; mean and ill- tempered. Your system is full of, bile not properly passed off, and what you! vJff tHtnlns H? "ae. Don't continue being a bilious nuisance tof Zil and those who love you,-and don't resort to harsh physics that ir Jiiar jure. Remember, that every disorder of the stomach, liver and' intestines can be quickly cured by morning with gentle, thorough Cascareta LnV?? LVSrP nd,;e fatire family feeling good for months.! Dont forget the children their' little lnsides need a good,gentle cleanslnd . 10a oar Also 26c and 8 wo mxm j - : K : . . . ; , Many times the Proper repairs will double the life of a good stove. T-hr most important thing is that It be repaired in time. ....... , . ,i Whenever your stove needs repairs, see us. If we can't fix it, no. ; one can, and when we do, it will be fixed right. Charlotte Hardware Company HYou,will see the "Big Key" at our front door. ; : IE wish to call your atten tion to the are the ONLY Coal Dealers in the city who can give you clean, dry Coal during wet and snowy weather as our Coal is xunder shelter. STANDARD ICE' & FUEL GO Phones 19 and 72 ' Poster's Ideeil .i k 'I 8 1 8 irfrv ' rfi li S 8 8 ' . Ui!j " K."54.CRa 1 KU-iTfrr-&-M-3. 17 f tiny Ltf?j I tii I A tin .111 II lift ft? 1 la 1 1 t H E I H I (9 ' tt7Ai7 i'l I 1 ' ll E ffiHB'ilii'I'Jsf mmmMmM 1 -. V' J Liibin- Fureitiire One of Rock Hill's Storage -Battery, Cars Has Arrived Special to The News." v Rock 'Hill, Si H,Feb.;;14. oe of Rock Hill's storage battery cars ar rived yesterday and the1 other is ex pected" "Thursday: Workmen from the factory, will, arrive .the .latter, part of the week and overhaul the cars to see that everything is in perfect working . order. ..They will then in struct -the operators as to the man ner ' in: which td' handle the mechan ism'of tfe cars: -As jsqon, as the work- , men arrlye- :a' dsfinite:; date will be fixed, -for. the .celebration,, s; j TAKE vuLnsionaiiy. umiaren love to take) Cascarets, because they tasto goodl and never gripe. T fact that we ' -I You need not be afraid for you Child's Safety if you use one of our Cribs. Nice, smooth comfortable spring, just as easy as can be. End and side fillers so close and strong that it makes it impossible for the child to get its head through. Non better. x Costs no -more than the in - ferior kind. - ' - f -. - v ' See us for anything in Furniture, ' Rugs, Stoves or Ranges, Call oh us. V We can deliver the goods. , . ITS' . . - i-ri 1 i Go. v is: :-.'u ''Pi jA--'i' .-Ml , lis; it 4, 1. ' ' ik ,!',. 4r .ft Is : :i ' ' If ' ' it J r -tjs; ;!; H j'i:'.t. 1 li i I V. - h i J . I fi 1 fi -J' " ;i ' I" . 1 4 1 ' - i i'" ! ," 1 . t ..- T, 1. l?l J . 5 V! ' T, i li Sit 4 v j np'- 1' 1 si ij " V:. 1 I 1 V 1 1'!-;:' :. 1 i. '.a1.; 'fs; ii? -1 : t . T 3 , T M'rfr-. !i 1: ,1 't:-? 8 i:t 1) 1 1 . t j;.;;; i; .... H 1 ' 1 i'vl. t t tl mm 1 T If! .. ' I' 1'. - I 5"! i-i .ill 'ii-'- - ' k i,; "' mm 'iii- Psui Ill: is - V. ( ' if' : r - - - .v ' i 1 '-t .5 1 1 ' ) i: i
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