The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-14
TRINITY COLLEGE NOTES.
The Historical Society Discusses the ku
kulx. Historical Relics Presented,

kulx; Historical Relics Presented,
The Historical Society held a called
meeting last Saturday night. Mr.. ,. ).
Dent. of jefferson, y. c., read paper
on ''rhe Origin and Development OF
the Ku klux' He took up the origin
of the movement at Pulaski, Tenn.
by some Young men who were bent on
amusement. The most striking thing
about it at first was it's absolute secre-
CIV and it's weird name. 1t was seen
that it had a wonderful power TO keep
the ungoS erned negroes quiet. ms
suggested a broarder use. IL was ear
ried to other States than Tennessee.
1t soon became organized ove the en-
1t soon became organized over the en-
inspiring qualities. Its methods ana
often its very prestige were used ny
low-sprited men who had evil pur-
noses in view. The national govern
ment saw in il a great conspiracy IN
der such circumstances it voluntarl-
lv disbanded 1t had its place as an
important restraint on the idle and the
vicious when there was no other res
traint at hand.
The paper was well written. well
presented, and well RECEIVED. 1t is the
second of the series that the society
is working up on the reconstruction
era. Others will follow.
Prof. II. T.. Flowers in happy man
ner presented to the society the follow
ING relies which through his efforts
have recently been donated or loaned
to the museum:
handsome sword and belt worn
through the recent war; loaned by
Lieut.. Col. G.. w. Flowers, of Taylors-
vile. y. G., also an army pistol pre-
scented by the same gentleman.
The sword carried through the re-
cent war by Capt. Il. NJ. Sharpe, OF
Alexander county, who had the reputa-
ton of being one of the best fighters
in the service.
\ sword used in the same war. and
presented by Lieut.. JAS. II. Pool. of
Alexander county.
4 sword used in the same war and
presented by Mai. j. r. Matthewson, of
the same county.
Two sword bayonettes, served out
at Camp Vance and presented by
Messrs. w G. York. and ID. J. Correil,
of Alexander county, \. c.
A bowie knife worn in the war by
Robt. Hines, of Co. G, 3sth \. C., regi-
nent. When it's gallant wearer was
found slain on the field the knife was
at his belt. 1t is loaned by his sister.
Two commissions presented by j. Il.
Matthew son, of Alexander county.
DIR. Bassett presented piece OF gran
tie drilled out 500 feet below the sur
face while digging an artesian well in
Charlotte, n. G.. It was given TO the
society by Mr.. Walter Brem, of Char
lotte. n. C. Also several autographs
donated by Prof. Jerome Dowd; an
Indian stone knife and an old copy OF
Waits British spy" given by Mr.. A..
G. Bohanon, of Hickory, n. G., and
'"rhe Ku Klux conspiracy" report of
the national investigating committee,
presented by Mr.. Fl. B. Craven, Of Trim
ity, N. c.
This is a valuable addition to the
museum. The collection is already so
large that another large case has been
ordered for it. The authorities have
given the recitation room formerly
used by Prof. Dowd to the society for
its museum. Arrangements have been
made to fit up, and move into, this
room at once.
Prof. Pegram, who has given twice
in the city churches a most interest
ing lecture on astronomy, illustrated
with lantern views. has consented 10
repeat this lecture at the college at
some time not far distant. Prof. Pc
gram holds a very strong place in the
esteem of the college community.