CHARLOTTE NEWS, DECEMBER 19, 1903.
THE CHARLOTTE NEWS
Published Dally Except Sunday, by
the News Publishing Co.
NEW YORK OFFICE:
Frank R. Northrup, Manager,
220 Broadway.
Telephone 120, Cortland.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19.
SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS
PAPERS.
The editor of the Biblical Recorder,
Mr. 'William J. -Bailey, has written a
rather intemperate letter to the Char,
lotte Observer concerning the Raleigh
News and Observer. Mr. Bailey de
clares that that paper, being a secular
and partisan paper, is hectoring the re
ligious denominations. That it is de
manding the retirement of a college
president and a college professor and
moving for the ultimate retirement by
moving for the public degradation of
the pastor of a church. The professor is
Professor Basset and the President is
Dr. Kilgo and the pastor is the Rev. J.
C. Massee, of the Baptist Tabernacle,
.Raleigh.
Mr. Bailey further charges that the
News and Observer by its opposition to
the sainted Durham in his memorable
campaign for Christian Education hast
ened his death. This we take to be the
gist of the matter of the communica
tion, minus its intemperate speech be
fore referred to, of which Mr. Bailey
has probably repented by the time he
sees his letter in cold type.
The editor of The News is also the
editor of a religious paper. He thinks
that he understands the functions of
both. He has no quarrel with either Mr.
Bailey or Mr. Daniels. If they knew
each other better they would like each
other more. We know and like them
both. And the editor of this paper, in
his capacity as the editor of a re
ligious paper has received, he thinks,
his full share of abuse from
politicians and f rom secular pa
pers for stand for the right
83 It was given him to see
the right, when the success of the
right meant the defeat of selfish mer
cenary or political plans. He therefore
does not speak from the view-point of
a man who has been entirely free from
the aspersions of the secular press,.
But we think Editor Bailey might him
self see things In a new light if he
were to become the editor of a secular
paper far a while, Mr, Bailey knows
that Professor Basset wrct that ar
tklt in th ftouth Atlantie Quarterly
for th purport, among other purposes,
of holding up to contempt Th Ntws
and Ob&trver a a "yellow journal,"
Dr, Kilgo made a speech In the East
ern Conference the other day against
the News and Observer, though he did
not call It by name. Rev. J, C, Massee
was undoubtedly influenced by the
News and Observer's criticisms of his
utterances In Raleigh when he spoke
for governmental suppression of the
editorial columns of the secular press.
The New3 and Observer has had its say
about Dr. Kilgo and Professor Basset
and Rev. J. C. Massee. It seems to us
that it takes quite a stretch of the im
agination to say that thia defensive or
offensive attitude of the News and Ob
server under personal attacks is the
"hectoring of a denomination.'"
Mr. Daniels Is a Methodist In good
and regular standing. He is a man of
blameless personal life. He is the be
loved teacher of a large class of A. and
M. College students in the Methodist
Sunday School. It would seem that as
a Methodist he should be given the
same right of criticising the members
of his own denomination that they
have exercised in criticising him. We
may deplore the personalities on both'
sides. Bat it is clear enough that they
have been on both sides.
Rev. J. C. Massee is a Baptist min.
ister, useful and beloved in I1I3 own
congregation. Had the News and. Ob
server any right to criticise him? Let
us see if we cannot work out a prin
ciple here.
Mr. Massee is a Southern man who
had been living for a time in Ohio.
Even Southern-born men soon lost
their grip on Southern problems when
they go North,? Mr. Masseo said some
months ago something about the 111
treatment of the negroes in the South,
thdr scanty wages, and the fear that
blood would run in the streets and the
torch bo applied to the whit man's
i H i., k ..
uuiue lur una. jny Boutnern man
knows how dangerous such an alius
Ion Is to the race that Is living among
us. The News and Observer char
aterlzed It as an incendiary utterance.
In effect, though we are ready to be
lieve, not in purpose, It was. Then Mr.
Massee distinguished himself In Char
lotte the other day.
Now we hold that if a minister is dis
cussing the doctrines or worship or
rites of hl denomination, or of Chris
tianity itself, any adverse comment by
a- secular 'pater an Impertinence.
Moreover it 11 an impertinence that
.will be promptlY rebuked by the with
drawal of the subscribers of that de
nomination. A secular newspaper has
nothing to do with matters that are
purely denominational. But it is not
Methodist doctrine, what Professor
Basset said. Nor is it Baptist doctrine,
what Mr. Massee said. In fact Dr. Bat
tle very promptly and conclusively
showed that it was subversive of fun
damental Baptist doctrine. And if the
secular press has no right to comment
upon a public speech advocating the
annihilation of the rights of the secular
press, Jn the namo of common sense,
what has a secular paper the right to
comment upon?
Mr. Bailey refers to Dr. Durham's
campaign for Christian Education. We
confess our ignorance of the features of
that campaign. But we know that at
one time Mr. Bailey's plan of Christian
Education included something which
he has since given,up, namely, that the
State should not be alowed to appro
priate anything to the State institu
tions, the University, the State Nor
mal, the A. and M. We recall, also that
when the Baptist Convention met in
Charlotte b efore, with some half
formed plans of carrying that policy
into effect, it was met with a broadside
from the Charlotte Observer, for, which
the Charlotte Observer received the
castigation of the Biblical Recorder,
but for which we hope it has not re
pented. Because that was clearly a
pclitical question with nothing that
concerned a religious denomination as
such.
We would be the last to limit the
freedom of a religious paper to dis
cuss a political question or any other
question if it seems best to the editor.
It should eschew partisan politics. But
in the political sphere it should learn
to take as well as give. The religious
paper can point out the errors in doc
trine or'practke of its own or of other
denominations , as the secular paper
cannot do. Nor would we limit the free
dom of professors and ministers to dis
cuss what they think best from the pul
pit or by ether modes of expression.
Those things belong to the domain of
ta3te. But when they do leave ques
tions of religion in sermons or ad
tions of religion, in sermons or ad
come public property, they must expect
criticism of these things on their merits
and not say that an attack has been
made upon their churches because
criticism has been made of their own
foolish views. Criticism is the saving
salt of literature and of utterance.
There would be many more foolish
things said and written but for the
function of eriticism. And if that func
tion Is denied, what becomes of all that
freedom of speech and freedom of
thought that we were hearing so much
about just now, from the professor and
the editor and the minister aforesaid
Some mighty fine things were said
about the "illimitable freedom of the
human mind," Have they been forgot
so man? Or does it belong only to
those who talk about it th most?
We rim to remark that floverner
Ayeoek mad a good beginning last
night In Baltimore, telling th folks
iuut how It Is, They ar talking about
him for President now, and we doubt
not that he fg an abler man than any
of the more available candidates that
have been mentioned. But it is about
four years too early to nominate a
Southern man for that position and as
the Vice-Presidential nominee he would
have the chance that Roosevelt had
and would use it better, to make a great
campaign as a stump-speaker. We
have heard Roosevelt and Aycock on
the same platform and for all that
Roosevelt was the President the
North Carolina Governor simply laid
it over him as a speaker. Nominate
Aycock and send him North to explain
the matter In its true light.
Christmas Is almost here. Wherefore
let Judah cease from vexing Ephraim
and Josiah from vexing Jo&ephus. Let
us have peace.
The Charlotte News observes that he
who runs up against Josephus generally
gets worsted. It's a fact. The editor of
the News and Observer has a tremen
dous following. He is a trifle extreme
at times, but unless you want to en
counter a buzz saw it would be best
not to get in his path. Ex.
Insure the
Life
A RCH BE LL'S
A Letter From
Santa
Glaus
Archbell's Store,
Charlotte, N. C, Dec. 18, 1904.
My Friends and Dear Children:
You know it is my desire and pur
pose to visit every one at this Christ
mas season and especially the child
ren, but I am getting old and therefore
do not remember names and places as
well as I once did, so advise you to
call at my headquarters an early as
possible and select your presents, so
that I may have them wrapped, mark
ed and delivered to you Xmas morn
ing Now, friends and children, don't
wait until the best things have been
taken, but come at once and make
your selection.
Sincerely your3,
SANTA CLAUS.
Santa Clays'
Store
Is packed with all kinds of beautiful
Gifts, so if you want to remember
father, mother, uncles, aunts, daugh
ters, sons, brothers, sisters, friends or.
whosoveio it may be, you can do so
by visiting "Old Santa Claus' " head
quarters, where ho has collected all
kinds of useful, ornamental and pret
ty thinga for ihU joyous Christmas
season.
irst Floor
The following is a list of the many
things you can find on our First Floor:
Shirt Waist3, Drees Skirts, Under
ekirts, Wrappers, Cloaks, Hosiery,
Knit Underwear, Knit Shawls, Art
Linens, Pillow Tops, Lace Pillow
Shams, Lace Scarfs, Pin Cushions,
Lace Collars, Handkerchiefs, Mitts,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Shopping and
Wrist Bags, Jewelry, Comb3 and
Brushes, Millinery, Fure, and many
other useful and ornamental things
just suited for this Xmas season.
;asement
n
Trft
of your Shirt
and Collar by
letting vision ri
der it, We do the
best work and
we sowve your
garments. Try
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Model Steam Laundry Co,,
P. M. CAVE, Manager.
Corner Fifth and Church StraeU,
BOTH 'PHONES 160.
Have the Distribution of Xmas Presents
Greoid Toy Opening Todcy
We have converted our Stores into a veritable Toyland. All manner of Xmas Gifts
for the little ones as well as the big ones. There are Mechanical Toys, Stationary En
gines, Locomotives, Trains, Steamboats, Magic Lanterns, Building Blocks, Ranges, Cradles"
Wagons, Doll House Furnishings, Tree Ornaments, Books, &c. '
Greatest Economic Possibilities
In gift buying to be found anywhere on the globe. Our Xmas stock includes the latest
styles of Ladies' Shoes and Slippers, Men's Shoes and Slippers, Misses' and Children'?
bhoes.
Men's C!othirg
125 Mens All-Wool Suits, worth from $7.50 to $8,00, at $4.98.
Xmas Handkerchiefs, Neckties, Mufflers, Gloves, &c.
Motice Special Offer
We will make special prices to committees purchasing Dolls, Toys, Xmas Novelties
&c, for Sunday Schools, Church and other entertainments.
p Cheapest Store on Earth,
11, 15, 19. 21 East Trade St.
You will find in our Basement a
complete stock of things for the
Children, as Santa Claus never forgets
them; Toys, Dolls, China Sets, Toy
Trunks, Phonographs, Violins, Harps
Horns, Balls, Comb and Brush Gets,
Soaps and Soap Boxes, Candle Sticks,
Doll Wigs, Silver Novelties, Glovo
Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes, Mirrors
Lanterns, Black Boards, and many
other Gifts that cannot, bo mentioned
here.
ARCHBELL'S
BE-LK
ROT
17 rm
rulers
Wholesale and Retail.
Pocket and Table Cutlery,
Carving Sets, Scissors in Cases
Now is the time to buy your Xmas Goods.
We can save you money. Call
cvnd see our line.
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HARDWARE, llOUSEFURNISdlNG AND
SPOBTINS GOODS
hi
:f 25 NORTH THYON STREET
Bell Phone 343 f)
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THE B
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The Cheapest One-Price Cash Store in
Shoes! Shoes!
"- We have , one ot the largest and .mw
varied stocks in Charlotte to select from. II
you come here you may expect to find what
you want and at much lower price than same
Shoes can be bought elsewhere'
Hides, TaJlow, Beeswax and Bones
Wool, Metals, Rubber and Scrap Iron
- ESTABLISHED 1898 .
YLrbroigh Bellinger
Entire Block. 600 W. 3rd St., Charlotte, N. C.
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CUT FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS BRIDAL DESIGNS
You should Bee our Cut Fl owers and get our prices before or
dering. Wo have in stock everything in this lino you want.
Our Cut Flowers are of a superior quality this season. We are
cutting hundreds of Carnations and Roses daily. Chrysanthe
mums will be ready in ten days. We have opened up a sto'.'a at
25 South Tryon street for tho convenience of our customers,
where you can get a, full assortment of Cut Flowers, Palms
and Ferns, also Bulbs for forcing and bedding.
DILWOR.TH FLORAL GARDENS
W. G. McPH EE, Proprietor,
A Christmas Gift to the Public
BY
HOUSTON, DIXON S, CO.
AH of our $1.50 Books reduced to $1.15. Our
"Christmas Gift to the Public" is 32
cents served on each $1.50 Book
bought of us.
Below wo mention a few of the many popular Gift Hooka. Wo have
j ' ; l'ricc Our Price
"The Sherradi?," by McCutcheon.".' $1.50 $1.18
"Gordon Keith," by Page 1.50 1.18
"The Old Gentleman of tho lilack Stock." Paso. 1.50 1.18
"The Little gheppard," Kingdom Co me," by Fox 1.50 1.18
"The Under Dog," by Hopkins Smith 1.50 1.13
"The Mettle of the Pasture" James Lane Allen. 1.50 1.18
"Col. Carter's Christmas" 1.50 1.13
And hundreds of other beautiful $ 1, 50 IJooks for $1.18.
Toy Books Books for Boys and Girls. Books for everybody.
The 50c. Cash Coupon idea ia drawing new trade every day at
HOUSTON. DIXON & CO.
STATIONERY
N. D. 'Phone and mail orders glr en prompt attention. '
Ladies' Solid
Leather Shoes
in all the different styles and' many
different makes from 98c. per pair, on
up to the very finest Kid in a genuine
hand welt for
$2.98
Men
's Fine
Shoes
in all the different leathers, Vicl Kid,
Box and Velour Calf, Patent Colt,
and Patent Vici in all the latest toes,
good fitting and good wearing Shoes.
In these you can find just what you
want and at much lower price than
sure we can make it pay you to come
want from t)0e. per pair iu to the set)
best I land-Made Shoes for
$3.50
Boys',
lisses'
and Chi
dren
Shoes
Wo make a specialty of these lin
and we are very careful in the se!
tion of our Children's Shoes and a
sure we can make it pay you to come
here, for these. If you have not bees
hnviner vonr Shoes from us begin no
as it means at least a saving of 25 P
cent, on your purchases. Our pi"icaS
please customers and paralyze con
petition.
me BEE
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of attached coupon the follows SIX VUlzm-. (ijone 16x30 fctilr(fed V"wrt
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229 1-2 West Trade St Charlotte, N.C.
SPECIAL For next Thirty Days we will
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count ot $3, $3.50 ana 14 aozen,
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