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- CHARLOTTE NEWS, NOVEMBER 18 1 903. THE CHARLOTTE NEWS Published Daily Except Sunday, by the Newi Publishing Ci NEW YORK OFFICEI Funk R. Nfifthmp Mariiflr, 29 Broadwiy. Tiliphont 129i Cortlind. WiSPNJSSPAr, NQVI3MUEJI H, l&OJ. THE WEAK BURRENDER, The deaths in Camden, g. C of the President and Cashlef of a bank In that place have awakened widespread Interest and sympathy. lt Is mere than suspected that the President toek hl ewa life with deliberate Intent though attempting to disguise the fact of sulfide with th theory ef aeeldent, It Is known that the Cashier com muted suicide shortly, after hearing of the death ef his chief. Whether thre were one suicide or two, It needs to he said that of all ways of escaping from the consequences of misfortune or of Ul-doing, this la the most cowardly. Taking the life that is spared by the judgment of Heaven is a weak surrender, a confession with out repentance, for there la left no opportunity of reparation. Moreover it too often leaves the burden of the battle to those who are innocent of the wrong-doing, with the added shame of the suicide's death to be borne as a heritage of disgrace. For in spite of the vaporings of their ' Asinlnities, Ingersoll and his imita tors, there is still left in the breasts of our race that sentiment that puts murder and suicide in the same cate gory. We are not moralizing. But the fact remains that in this Southland of ours, at least, where the fear of the Lcrd still abides, the suicide leaves to the religious members of his family, the womenkind, the unescapable shadow of the soul defying its Maker and rushing unbidden of him into the Awful Presence. There is no blotting out of that fact. We can deplore the suicide's fate and we can speak minclngly for fear of adding to the burden of grief, already too heavy to be borne. Nevertheless, if one is a man and not a coward, no matter what may be his fault or hi3 misfor tune, it is the part of a man to bear it, and not to take the coward's refuge in running away from life. While there Is life there la hope. Life is the holding forth of - the op portunity to begin over again, whether by paying th& penalty tot the wrong doing, giving the satisfaction whkn the law demands, or making at least the effort to repair a broken fortune tt a damaged reputation, And when Jlf? is weakly yielded, all this Is im possible, It is not a brave thing, it Is a coward's part, t leave those who have greater reverence for life to bear thtir burden alone and to add to Its sorrow and shame, NEW LEADERSHIP, We wish to commend the new leader of the house for his wisdom in making the minority a party to the passage of the Cuban Reciprocity Bill. It is true that the amendment offered by the Democratic minority is a righteous amendment and goea still further in the line of Democratic doc trine concerning the tariff. But never theless, reciprocity is free trade in spots, and the argument is a hard one to overcome, that If freer trade with Cuba ig a good thing for our own peo ple, as the President affirms, then freer trade with other countries would be still more of a good thing.- , vThe Democrats have really scored a victory for tariff reform, but, be sides the good politics of it is simple justice to Cuba, that if our interest in the Island is so great as to warrant the control over her finances which we exercise by the treaty with her, then with control should go the correspond ing advantage which she might get elsewhere except for that control.' Besides this, the country generally, ha3 gotten tired of opposition simply m.kii me co.n.e ui uppoSlUOn. AS W3J3 noted yesterday the Democracy failed once in the critical time of its oppor tunity, to do a good piece of construc tive work. And the reputation for sue cessful criticism is not so valuable as that for successful accomplishment. " w wuie ana more signs of a brighter day for the Democratic party, X 11. - noi me least promising being the leadership of the young Southerners of the Aycock and Montague and Frazler and Williams type, who have come into their Inheritance in a bet ter period, so far as Southern politics is concerned, than the preceding gen eration, for no fault of theirs, could possibly enjoy. ' The News and Observer is willing to make this much of a concession: A indicating the deen-apatPrl hna tlllty of most true blue Democrats to' tne . suggesuou 01 me nomination or Cleveland, the papers quote Senator Blackburn as saying ho would prefer Roosevelt. That 1 putting it most too , strong. Anybody Is to be preferred to Roosevelt except wanna. TARIFF-REFORM THE NEW WAR CRY !. tt sent heart Of hope into thousand's of the tmterrifled, the announcement tt Representative Williams, that tai-lif iefofffl would be made the leading i& sue of the net Democratic campaign, That la" a good issue for" us all to get together en, to begin with, And the Principles- m which the campaign of im were fought and wen, belong to that class that do not change with political iigfldf. , A tariff for revenue only ia eom thing that appeals to men by its simple justice, f rptectfpn for protection's pake U the robbing of the many for the benefit of the few, In general the prln- cipie holds, that the less the Govern- ment interferes with the business of the people under It, the better, Here is a man who raises cotton, He sells that cotton to the manufacturer at hem or abroad. The price ef the cot ton is regulated by the demand for cetten goods, wherevee manufactured. But the manufacturer, whether f cet ten, or ef woollen goods, whether ef steel Implements for the farm r sew ing machines for the family, says that if the farmer, who sells his cotton In the markets of the world, Is allowed to buy bis manufactured goods wherever be profanely or piously pleases, then the American manufacturer cannot compete with the British or German manufacturer. So the Government must levy a tariff tax on .these for eign products, then the American Man ufacturer puts up his price to about the level of the foreign price plus the tariff tax, the farmer pays, the manu facturer the additional sum, repre sented by the tariff tax, while not a dollar goes into the revenues of the government. . ' The old objection, that the factories would close and the laborer be thrown out of work, never was a valid ob jection. For the government had no business taxing the farmer in the first place to build up those industries. But the objection is worse than illogical r.cw, for these same manufacturers go to Germany and England and sell the products of their factories at U lower eost than the English and German man ufacturers can. So that the present con ditions of the tariff problems are the continued tax on the American consu mer, while the foreigner gets the bene fit of the lower prices which the Amer- can manufacturer makes to him, in competiton with other manufacturers. That is simply iniquitous. - 1 Added to the great farming class to day are the millions of wage-earners and consumers generally, who have ound that the cost of living has been steadily advancing beyond their means of meeting the additional expense, There are a lot of these who wiy rally to the Democratic party next fail, If it can be demonstrated that the 'trusts and the tariff together are taxing them beyond what is either right or reason able. Incidentally, the new-eld war-cry vill materially affect the fortunes of fenater German, as regards his presi dential ambitions. It will net do for the Democracy to have a leader that ever betrayed the principle of a tariff or revenue, whether for selfish ends or for those of party expediency, The following is going the rounds of the press with more or less pertinent aavice to resident Rooscvfelt, It is the pledge that General Grant made in a letter to General Joseph R. Haw "If elected to the office of President of the United States it will be my earn est endeavor to administer all the laws in good faith, with economy, and fil . a a - " wun tne view of giving peace, taulet anu prosperity everywhere. Peace and universal prosperity, its sequence, with economy of administra tion, will lighten the burden of tax ation while it constantly reduces the national debt. Let us have peace." Our contemporaries might admonish resident Roosevelt to follow the spirit of Grant's pledge by "avoidin Grant s example. Grant was literally the poorest chief-executive this Re public ever had. He meant well, but he was a total failure as a President, such a failure, that the Republican party had to raise the Third Term cry m order to keep Grant's popularity from forcing him into the Presidential chair again. There was never an ad ministration that was such a helpless prey to the rascally politicians. ' The private fetter from a lady corre spondent to the editor on the subject of tne race question as it affects the domestic economy places the entire subject in such a novel and practical light that The News takes the liberty of laying it before its readers for their After ffltieh bidding back, and forth y English publishers, t, fi8Rf ya win, of Lnden, has secured the British rights to "The Filigree 'Ball' Anna atharine Green's successful detective story, He a compelled by his contract to bring the book out in clothi which s an unusual thing in English reprints of American books, and to arrange for te distribution in all the colonies ex cept Canada, where the rights have been sold to local puuiisnera, unwin believers' that "The Filigree Bail" will piove popular with English readers. The Red Triangle," published by U 0, Page & Co., for sale uy Houston, Dlxen & Co., price $1.50. The "Red Triangle," by Arthur Mor rison, Is a thrilling detective story, closely resembling the writing of Conan Doyle, and aults as interesting, The book contains the anventures of a certain Martin Hewitt, who Invest! gates the causes of numerous crimes n which a red triangle ngures conspicu ously. This mark found Imprinted on the forehead of the victims, and by which a strange hypnotic power is ex erted, is the feature on vhlch the story centers. 'The Mystery of Murry -. Davenport," published by L. C. Page & Co., and for sale by Houston, Dixon & Co., price $1.50. In "striking contrast with his former works and by far the most entertain- ng is Mr. Robert Neilson Stephen s 'The Mystery of Murray Davenport." In this book the author takes up modern American life, and so perfectly original is the whole plot of the story that the readers is entirely absorbed. v Gorus Back On Everything. The appointment of Gen. Robert Show Oliver to be assistant secretary of war will be fought, it seems. Oliver is from Albany, N. Y., and it is said that certain influential Republicans at Albany, have filed a . protest against his selection for this place. "Mr. Roose velt," says the New York sun,-"as governor of the' State of New York was perfectly familiar at Albany with the social life of Gen. Oliver,", and "as a matter of fact, the president has been furlnshed with information concerning Gen. Oliver s sociel relations, not only in Albany, but , in Florence, , Italy.' Manifestly, Bobby is a gay boy. But a president who can stand for Addicks and Crum and the like ought not to mind backing a fellow whose "social relations" are just a little off colon- Ex. ,:.,-. ; Atiions:' The New Books 'The Great Scoop,"- published by L. C. Page & Co., and .for sale by Houston, Dixon & Co., price $1.50. "The Great Scoop," by Molly Elliot Seawell is a splendid story for boys. The hero, Richard Henshay, is a younth who "because a fellow has a chance to rise in the newspaper busi ness," begins as an office boy.. The boys loyalty to the"Daily Times,'' from hie beginning, as an office boy until he becomes an enterprising reporter, show the true newspaper instinct, at last when the rival paper, "The Journal," s "scooped through his efforts, Rich ard's delights is unbounded, The suc cess of the hero tends to stimulate a ike ambition in the heart of the reader. The Story of the Graverly's," pub lished by L. C. Page & Co., and for sale by Houston, Dixon & Co., price $1.50. '-'The Story of the GraVelys," by Marshall Saunders, tells of an interest- ng; New England family, wh9 are ten derly devoted to each other. The joys and sorrows of the Gravelys, as related by the author, are true to human na ture and, the story is altogether entertaining, 'Little Pilgrimages Among the Men who Have written Famous seeks," published by L, 0. Page &.e,, and for sale by Houston, Dixon & Co,, price $1.50, Information about the lives ef the present day writers can be gained from th attractive book "Little Pilgrimages Among the Men who Have written amous Books," by Edward L, Hawk, ns, The following writers are discuss. iud George Ade, Irving Baeheller, John D, Barry, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Robert W, Chalmers, Thomas Dixon, Jr., Flnley Peter Dunne, George Cary Eggleston, Elliot Flower, John Fox, Jr., Henry Harland, Arthur S. Hardy, Jack London, George II. Lorimer, Charles Major, George Barr McCutch eon, F. Hopkinson Smith, Booth Tal- kington, and Owen Wister. "Dicken's London," published by L. C. Page & Co., and for sale by Houston, Dixon & Co., price $1.50. A beautifully illustrated book and one of unusual Interest to all lovers of Dickens and travellers in London, Is "Dicken's London," by Francis Mil tenn. The author describes in a de lightful manner the scenes Identified with the works and and life of Charles Dickens in the City of London, and tells of the changes which have takea place. The writer tells of the literary life and contemporaries of the great novelist, the locality of his novels, and not only describes the London, which Dicken knew, but relates many inter esting facts about this great city. Fewer gallons; wears longer-; Devoe. 1 Every 1 Charlotte iHome Tlhi Year (G r eateslt Sale off ; Pr tn whtt.ar: rftmtieietiMfi inflow tell na tViaf res nvf ' -Vitixm tU Use 1! the city, but we are giving the greatest values, To make this department more interastin we have made prices cm this sample lot 'that will arouse your enthusiasm in the highest ; J' in addition to ims, wioaic saie we win oner a late smpment oi , ' 300 Sample Wlkiiig Skirts H&flgiflg in pries from $1,09 $T,00, &fc a s&YfBg ef from 83 o purphaai duplicated Fashions have been sifted down, therefore quj latest arrival pep ent, that a Now the variety is po largo and h? assortment ao well chosefei urphaaeF may feel confident that she will not find her selection show the styles that are bound to endure, go porno and see the newost creation this Week, , . i 488 Manufacturers ; Samples In Ladies Cleaki, Miises' and ehildrn' Cleakg and Jaekit, all eak erg, bo two alike. MATCHLESS VALUES. Big Stock of Fvirs To gfleet from, th fondest dream f rieh apparel will be realised in these Fursery term i&vers wintfr. Art yon prepared to meet the chilling winds? Don't let them catch you unaware, We'll garb you in -, the richest creations at reasonable cost. Arviwial Thanksgiving ' Offer ' ' Splendid preparations have been made for our Thanksgiving sales.'-. Our buyer has Just returned from t he great manufacturing centers of the country and his purchases of higa- grade dependable merchandise have been very extensive. Therefore sra t saving opportunities are offered shoppers, owing to shrewd buying and an accurate judging of the peo ple's neda. ,i,;'Jfii.H - , . . . . L . . ij Come to look and you'll remai n to buy at - WEr L K HOT IsE US P "Wholesale and Retail Both 'Phones 256 Cheapest Store on Earth 1115-19-21 East Trade Street TH E BEE HIVE 75h QUI TS Ml D ANKER 59c e ONE PRICE GASH STORE We buy for spot cash and sell for only cash. If you pay cash it will pay you to trade with us. You will find a big difference in your favor. : : : !.:.,: :r: 9 BLANKETS, full jo-4 heavy fleeced, would be cheap at 75c, only.... ... A BETTER and much heavier and larger one, 7rfLf sells, everywhere for 41. 00. .............. ' . rr tt BLANKETS, the largeit and heaviest CR1I IQ 1111 4 Blankets made, $1.25 to 3PiUiV WOOL BLANKETS, full 10-4, Dixie, made at Elkin, others fcdvertise these for U.25, here CjJ M'V BLANKETS, the largest and'heaviest made, all 4r pure wool, these sell everywhere CR T for tA.oo, at.... HsJ mJ QOMFORTS, good size and heavy Q heavy,would be' called cheap at $1.25 to $1.50 DOMESTICS AND SHEETINGS o 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 o 0 Mechanics' Perpetual Building and Loan Assoc'n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OVER 1,000 SHARES ALREADY SOLD IN THE jj 42nd Sxies I 1 1 t ft v And the Books are still open for all who wish to in A vest or borrow. Loans can be obtained within six A months. Call at the office of the Association and A secure oiock i a wax 8 S WITTKOWSK Y, President. H. E. COCHRANE, Secretary and Treasurer. j dooboooobooooofoooooocoooqs gTANDARD A A A Sheet ing, good quality, full, 36 inches wide, others sell for f nnA " inn nor vor1 here at 5c YARD - WIDE Percales in . ' all the pretty colors and stripes, the regular 7 l-2c V. QANNON CLOTH, one yard wide, good, smooth, heavy quality. . 1RARKER ' ' MILLS Bleach Domestic, one- of the smoothest and best wearing Domestics 7 l-C made 8 Should contain a copy of Mr D. A. Tompkins New Book r History of Mecklenburg County Price $2.00 Stone & Barringer Go. Book, Stationery and Art ; Store, 22 S. Try on St. ioq kind This is the STORE THAT. SELLS GOODS UNDER REGULAR PRICE Come and see for yourself and ,be convinced. m m 9 Our Biplfan Winkle 1 O O M rj! M H 2 S IIBT U n ' w n 1 O Warranted by us andtMmaker tor 20 years. All iron frame! " No wood O about it No sao-ginp in middle. Com- 2 fortable all over. Made for either wood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THE Bi P HIVE -1 n HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL KINDS OF COTTON BUYERS' BLANKS Single, Duplicate and ' Triplicate Forms V - y ' ' Good Pa.per, Good Print. Good Binding. Most Convenient txnd Correct. Prices Rc&.soni.ble. NEWS PRINTING HOUSE, Cotton Buyers'. Printers. ' ; Our Fe 1 O or metal beds. O O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Price $7.5Q Mattresses Our stock of Eeftllattres3es . is the QtW' All orades JdlgQl IH III- 25-7 nnrl sizes. We studv the wants c people who want clean and comfortable 0 beds. Come and see us. 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the wants of g Parker-lardner to. oooboco ooocsoooodopooooooo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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