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■pnpppipii ipili 12 THE CHAELOTT?! NEWS. JULY 13 1911 Woodrow Wilson Discusses The Lawyer In Politics By Associated Press. Lexlngtott. Kv-. July 13.—Deprecat ing the fact that the modern Amerl- .C&Q ..U^yer moves in an atmosphere [of private rather than public service, a3cv. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jer- 'fiey. last night addressed the Ken tucky Bar Association on the sub ject ’The Lawyer in Politics.” “As one looks about him at the in finite complexities of the modern problems of life, at the great tasks to . be accomplished by law, at the issues | of life and happiness and prosperity ] involved, one cannot but realize how ; much depends upon the part the law. 1 yer Is to play in thef uture politics ] of the country," said Governor Wil son "If he will not assume the role of patriot and of statesman; If he will not lend all his learning to the service of the common man and en list his enthusiasm in those policies which will brins regeneration to the business of the country; less expert hands than his must atteApt the diffi cult and perilous business. It will be clumsily done. It will be done at the risk of reaction again&t the law Itself. It will be done perhaps with brutal disregard of the niceties of Justice, with clumsiness instead of •with Eldll. “the tendencies of the profession, therefore. Its sympathies, its inclina tions. its prepossessions, its train ing. its point of view, Its motives, are part of the stuff and substance of the destiny of the country. It is these matters rather than any others that bar associations should consider, for an association is greater than the in dividual lawyer It should embody not the individual ambition of the prac titioner. hut the point of view of so- ciently with regard to the profession. It should hold the corporate con- sr-.fr.ce and consciousness of the pro fession. It Is inspiring to think what might happen if but one great state bar association were to make up its mind and move toward these great objects with intelligence, determina tion and Indomitable perseverance. Governor Wilson declared that the technical training of the modern American lawyer, his professional prepossessions and his business in- volvments. impo^^d limitations upon him and subjected him to temptations which seriously stood in the way of rendering the ideal service to society which was demanded by the true standards and canons of his pro- fosfion. “Modern business in particu- lai. with ita huge and complicated I'roces’^es has tended to subordinate him. to make him a servant, and in- rtrument instead of a free advisor and a master of justice. The speaker said that the training of the modern lawyer In schools ap peared to him to be an Intensely tech- rJ'al training. Momeover, the pro- ‘^ssion? of the modern lawyer were f.H in favor cf his close identlflca- lion with his clients, and he seldom think*, of himseif as the advocate of society. "His very professional loyal ty begets in him the feeling that he is the advocate now of this, now of that, and again of another special In dividual interest. He moves In the atmosphere of private rather than public service. Moreover, he is ab- Geai Highway— Alaska To Panama sorbed now mode than ever "before Into the great industrial organism. His businese becomes more and more complicated and specialized. His studies and his services are apt to become more and more confined to some special field of law. He be comes more and more a mere ex pert in the legal side of a certain class of great industrial or financial undertakings. The new’spapere and the public In general speak of “corpo ration law^yers” and, of course, the most lucrative business of our time is derived from the need that the great business combinations we call corporations have at every turn of their affairs of an expeit legal ad\is- er. It is apt to happen with the most successful, and by that test the most eminent lawj'ers of our Ameri can communities that by the time they reach middle life, their thoughts have become fixed in very hard and | definite molds. Though they have thought honestly, they are apt to have thought narrow’Iy; they have not made themselves men qf wide sympathies of discernment. “It is evident what must happen in such clrcumstanes. The bench must be filled from the bar. and It is growing increasingly difficult to sup ply the bench with disinterested, un spoiled lawyers, capable of being the free instruments of society, the friends and guides of statesmen, the interpreters of the common life of the people, the mediators of the great process by which justice is led from one enlightenment and liberalization to another.” Governor Wilson said there were two present and immediate tests of the serviceability of the legal pro fession of the nation. In the first place, there was the critical matter of the reform of legal procedure. If the bar associations,” he said, “were to devote themselves with the great knowledege and ability at their com mand, to the utter simplification of judicial procedure to the abolition of technical difficulties and pitfalls, to the removal of every unnecessary form, to the absolute subordination Kjt methods to the object sought, they would do a great patriotic service which, if they would not address themselves to it. must be undertak en by la>Tnen and novices.” He said that the second and more fundamental immediate test of the profession was its attitude toward the regulation of modern business, partic ularly of the powers and action of modem corporations. “It is absolutely necessary that society should com mand its instruments and not be dom inated by them. The lawyer, not the layman, has the best access to the means by which the reforms of our economic life can be best and most fairly accomplished. Never before in our hostory did those who guide af fairs more seriously need the as sistance of those who can really claim an expert familiarity with the legal processes by which reforms may be effectually accomplished. It is in th’s matter more than in any other that our profession may now be said to be on trial. It will gain or lose the confidence of the country as it proves equal to the test or unequal.” Project Dreamed of For Years on Pacific Coast to Be At tempted — West Leading in Good Roads. The eyes cf the good roads advo- cates in this country are turned tow’ard tke^acinc coast, seeing by the eye of faith in the great development along this line, a great highway to be built along the Pacific coast from Alaska to the Panama canal. The project w'hich has been dreamed of for years is at last to be attempted. It will be a wonderful feat in engineering, and when accomplished w’ill be the great est highway in the world. It will in terest Charlotte, now in the act of de cision as to the kind of material to use for street paving to know that this great highway is to have a macada mized asphalt surface. Writing of this dream of the Pacific, tlie Mem phis Appeal says: “Good road advocates should turn their eyes upon the Pacific coast states where their hobby is reaching a devel opment nowhere else approximated in the United States. The dream of the Pacific coast is for a macadamized, as phalt surfaced highway from Alaska south to the Panama canal. The re alization of the project so far is the actual voting by the state of Califor nia of a bond issue cf $1,000,000 and by the public interest aroused in Ore gon, Washington and British Colum bia, which promises early legislation for the continuation of the California highway. “The California project is for a con tinuous north and south highway of magnificent construction. The work will be started this summer and under the appropriation between 1,500 and 2,000 miles of road will be constructed. It is the intention to connect all im portant cities in the state. “California counties are in advance of the state in this work. Los Angeles county leads, and the movement, in fact, started there with an issue July. 1908, of $3,500,000 bonds for county roads. The country has completed 112 miles of what is said to be the finest macadam pavement in the world. Twenty-eight miles of this, including the New’hall tunnel, has been built un der engineering difficulties. The to tal mileage planned is 16. “The roads are being graded thirty to forty feet and paved as a rule six teen feet wide, this being considerably increased at the turns. The base of the road construction is a layer of rock from five to eight inches in thick ness, w’hich is built up as a water bound macadam road and treated with liquid asphalt sprayed on and into the surface. The supply of rodk comes in part from the county quarry at Pacol- ma, with a capacity of 1,000 tons daily. “County roads so far built come up only to the city boundaries. The cities, however, have in most cases entered into the county spirit and have extended their pavements to the boundary to connect with the county road. Private enterprise has also ad ded many fine roads. Notable among these is twenty-six miles of double boulevard built in the San Fernando valley by the Lankershim and Van Nuys ranches. This is an asphalt road on both sides of an electric railway and is up to the standard of the best I country’ roads. “The w’est claims to lead the whole country in the good roads movement.” Some Good Advice Let Us Put Youp Teeth In Perfect Condition. The hot days will be twice as pleas ant and your health will be greatly improved. TERMS DON'T WORRY; THESE ARE ARRANGED TO SUIT. WE ARE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF PORCELAIN BRIDGE WORK. This is without doubt the most beau tiful and lasting work known to Dental science. In cases where one or more TEETH have been lost we replace to look so natural that detection is im possible. Ask to see sample:: of this beautiful work. Examination Free No charge for Painless Extraction where other work is being done. Our Patent Suction Teeth RENT LIST OF THE THE SOUTHERN REAL ESTATp LOAN & TRUST CO. They Never Slip or Drop. $5.00 a Set We Guarantee Our Work for 15 Years. Qur Charges are the Lowest Filling in Gold, Silver Plati num and Porcelain 50c to $1 and up Gold Crown and Bridge Work, $3, $4, $5 Consult Us Today. Baliimore Dental Parlor (Incorporated) PAINLESS DENTISTRY 22 South Tryon St. Appointments Can be made by Phone 365. Our Parlor Is as Cool and Breezy as the Seashore. Lady Attendant. Open daily 8 A. M. to 8:30 P. M.; Sunday 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. 4 SOUTH TRYON 7-room house No. 423 Elizabeth Ave 7-room house. East Seventh Street (modern) 4-room house No. 305 Mint Street ‘ 3-room Belmont 4-room, Belmont. Charlotte Street ' * 4-room, No. 1001 N. Caldwell / 4-room,'409 East 17th St 4-room 411 East 17th St.. ’’’ " Store room 208 N. College ,. ’ ’ ” Store room and apartment E. 7th St ’ ’" ] Store room and large manufacturing room 14,000 feet warehouse space 19 E. 3rd St., rental price per annum Apartments in the “Brickrow”, 5th St., below the Southern Rail way. Ground floor offices in the new “HOWELL ARCADE”, all new. Warehouse space located on the main line Southern Railway 40,000 feet. 10,01) 1350,00 DILWORTH HOME I offer splendid 8-room residence on Boulevard In Dilworth at nn on account of ow^ner leaving the city. House thoroughly modern i fine codnition. Price $5500. ' « A. G. CRAIG Phone 1436. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Trus'; Building, Fourth Ward Home for Sale One block from car line on N. Pine Street, we have an eight- room residence with all modern conveniences, house is new only been occupied a few months, and is on shady side of the street aad in B splendid neighborhood. Price for the next few days $4,000.00 J. E. MURPHY & CO. Phone 842. 229 S. Tryon Street. When You Pay Rent 'HE MONEY IS GONE FOREVER You are helping the owner ot the house to accumulate a for* tune. Buy a home from us In Dilworth, and the money you pay each month, in the place of rent will begin the accumulation of a for* tune for yourself. . Charlotte Consolidated Construction Company. 2nd Floor Piedmont Bldg. Telephone No, 155 CiPill FOR eOVERNOR TO BE [MINE Atlanta. July i:^.—Hoke Smith’s elec tion to the United States senate yes terday diverted attention from what has been an absorbing matter of po litical Interest, to a gubernatorial campaign which gix-es every promise of rivalling in both heat and inter est the several similar contests of re cent years. While efforts are being made to cre ate the impression that Governor Brown will have a walk-over, gain ing the support of many Smith men, it may bo authoritatlveiy stated that the "progressive" democrats of Geor gia will line up in a solid phalanx in opposition to Mr. Brown, It is be lieved by their leaders th^t there are iay one of a half dozen men who could defeat Mr. Brown, and it may be stat ed that an effort will be made to center upon some man to turn the trick. Attorney General Thomas S. Feld«»r, of Macon, is already talked of by many of the leader.H of the “Progressives.” His public record and his private life, Ills youth, etrf'ngth and vigor, to say nothing of his proven ability, it is believed, would make him a formid able candidate., Hf» has always been a Smith man, and has fathered and fought many of the most progressive laws now on the statute books. Nota ble among his fiRhtg was the abolition of the convict lease system. Judge Richard B. Russell, otherwise known as “Plain Dick”, Is certain to be a candidate, so his friends say. It is stated that he is contemplating mking the race on a local option platform, coupled wMth other issues which he believes will meet with the endorsement of the people. Judge Russell has been through one guber natorial campaign in Georgia, Is well known to the people, and has a strong personal follow’ing in many sections of the state. Commissioner of Agriculture Thom as G. Hudson is spoken of as a prob ability, and it is believed he could muster strength from many classes of citizens. He himself is a farmer, and has devoted much of his time and ener gy to movements for the uplift of the farming classes of the state. It is said that Col. Hudson knows by name as many or more men than any other politician in the state. This of itself is regarded by his friends as a great advantage. Mr. Hudson has been a supported of Governor Smith, and by some he Is urged as the logical successor to the now senator-elect. Concerning the so-called Smith fac tion in Georgia, it is believed that both Mr. Hudson and Mr. Felder would enter the race w’ith this advantage over Judge Russell. While the judge has not ben as bitter in his antagon ism of Mr. Smith as have many others who differ with the Smith policies, it would be erroneous to class him as a Smith man. J. Pope Brown, former state treasur er, was in Atlanta yesterday feeling around, and it is stated that he con templates aspiring to the governorship. Mr. Brown said this morning that he had the matter under advisement, but had made no decision. If he could get into the race, it is undoubtedly have a strong following. He too has always been a Smith man. Judge A. L. Miller, former mayor of Macon, Col. W. S. West, of Valdosta, former state senator; Randolph Ander son, Chatham county legislator; H. W. Hill, of Merriweather, railroad commissioner, are among others men tioned as possible candidates. Y. M, C. A. Secretary Resigns. Special to The News. Asheville, N. C., July 13.—At a meet ing of the board of directors of the local Y. M. C. A., Tuesday night, Frank A. Hawley, the assistant secretary of the association tendered his resigna tion. He stated that it was his desire to enter the ministry rfather than remain in the Y. M. C. A. work. The resig nation w'as accepted. MUCH GUBERNATORIAL TIMBER IN SIGHT Atlanta, July 13.—Like flies around a suddenly opened syrup-pitcher the names of well known Georgians are buzzing around the governor’s chair, since the election of Hoke Smith to the U S. senate assured its vacancy this fall. Although many considerations inter vene, and though Joseph M. Brown has not yet personally intimated that he would be in the race, it looks now' as if any other serious aspirant to the honor will have to figure first and fore most on beating Joe Brown. And there are already several men in sight whose friends believe they can turn that trick. Conspicuous among them is T. S. Felder, of Macon, Georgia's new’ at torney general, father of good roads in Georgia and distinguished for his service in the legislature. State Commissioner of Agrictxlture Hudson is also being seriously consid ered. President Slaton, of the sen ate, w'ho had been talked of strongly, has announced that he will not run, but will support Joe Brown in case the latter announces. Senator A. O. Blalock, of Faj'ettes- vllle, vice president of the senate, is also discussed, as is Judge Richard Russell, of the court of appeals. John Holder, speaker of the house, has been mentioned by his friends, and has been promised strong support, but so far as is now known hasn’t in timated that he will enter the race. KIDWP.Y DISEASES ARE CURABLE Under certain conditions. The right medicine must be taken before the disease has progressed too far. Mr. Perry A. Pitman, D^ile, Tex., s>ays: “I was down in bed for four months with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. One bottle of Foley’s Kid ney Remedy cured me well and sound.” Ask for it. Bowen Drug Store on North Square. For Sale at Public Auction MONDAY, JULY 17 AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. Sixty Acres of the Old Bell Plants tion. Seven MIlea from Square on Nation’* Ford Road. iuZABETH AVENUE LOTS We have two beaotiful lots 60x193. Can be bought for a few days it $2000.00 and $2500.00. H. C. SHERRILL REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Phone 162. 1® Trad# 8t For Rent OFFICE ROOMS One office room No. 3 on second floor of Building No. 10 3. Church St 10.00 RESIDENCES. 9 rooms, modern, 703 S. Tryon St., possession Sept. 1 $50.00 4 rooms, Belmont, per week.... 1.75 7 rooms, modern, East 5th St. extended 20.00 8 rooms, modern, 310 N. Church St 35.00 7 rooms, modem, 423 Elizabeth Ave 30.00 7-rooms, modern, 718 E. 4th St.. 25.00 7 rooms, modern, 720 E. 4th St. 25.00 5 rooms, modern, 1001 E. 7th St. 12.50 4 rooms, Villa Heights, per week 1.50 6 rooms, modern, 706 East 5th St •••• 22.50 5 rooms, 307 S. Myers St.... 8.50 4 rooms 1215 N. Davidson St 7.00 Brown & Co. WANT A HOME? We are prepared to furnish you a modem five, six, or seven room home, located on choice lots within walking distance of the square, at reasonable prices, with a cash payment ranging from $200 to $500 and the balance payable in monthly installments or through B. & L. Association. If you wish to stop paying rent. SEE US. Peoples Loan & Realty Go. W. L. Nicholson, Manager. C. R. McGinn, Salesman. 309 Realty Building. Phone 313, Shady Woodlawn W’hile some sections of the city have so much HOT SUN and DUST such is not the case in WOODLAWN. Here it is cool and shady w’ith no dust to bother. W'hy not have a home that is COMFORTABLE and PRETTY? Noth ing nicer than OUR BUNGALOWS, yet SO convenient to the center of the citv. Remember WE brought this type of house to Charlotte. Others may FOLLOW but we LEAD. Our TERMS are EASY and our PRICES FAIR. Let us show you what we can do. ^ The McClung Realty Co. 25 S. Tryon St. Phone 1254. The Bond Question, Fellow Citizens is of vast moment, but if you neglect your household; if you per mit Susan and innocent little Dorothy, who meet “Daddy” w'ith kisses and caresses, the elixir of life, if you allow these sources of your joy and happiness to suffer, to shed one unnecessary tear, to live in daily fear of your sickness or death w’hereby they w'ould be thrown upon the cold charity of the world; then it makes but little difference to you whether we have water, streets, school houses or auditorium. If you sit supinely by and fail to provide your com panion in life’s journey and your own flesh and blood w^ith a home and a reasonable fund for the cloudy, and, perhaps, for the stormy days, then you’ll need an ice plant, a many ton machine at that, to cool your fevered brow on earth, and, when you reach your well-earned home below, you’ll need all the ice plants of earth together with all the fans which can be operated by all the energy of the Southern Power Co, to give you one moment’s ease. WAKE UP AND SAVE YOURSELF by getting aboard this ship. She sails Saturday, July 1st, and her destination is comfort, satisfaction. Happiness. She lands pas sengers at all these ports, and the voyage is replete with smiles and sunshine. REMEMBER THE DATE, JULY 1ST. E.L. Keesler, Sec. & Treas. PHONE 344. 25 S. TRYON ST. FOR RENT Modern 9 rooms, 14 West 7th street $40.00 Modern 8-room house, 305 East 9th street 30.00 Modern 6-room Apartment 210 West 7th street 32.50 Modern 7-room house, 604 N. Graham street 25.00 Modern 6-room house 607 N. Pine street S5.00 Modern 8-room house 700 N. Poplar street 2G.00 Modern 6-room house 702 N. Pine street 25.00 Modern 8-room house 308 West 12th street 25.00 Modem 6-room house 501 N. Brevard street 20.00 6-room house 401 West 11th street 20.00 Modern 6-room house 1118 S. Brevard street .... 20.00 Modern 5-room house 904 West Trade street 22.50 Modern 6-rooni house 306 East 9th street 20.00 5-room house 1013 East 4th street .... 10.00 6-room house 611 East 7th street 10.65 -room house Lawyers’ Road 12.50 5-room house 18 West Palmer street 9.00 room house 1113 S. Tryon street 9.00 J. Arthur Henderson & Bro. . "*FIRC I NSURANCE” FOR RENT E. 4th Ext. 5-room cottage, electric lights, bath and gas furnished or unfurnished $18.00 309 E. Vance St., 5-room cottage, modern .... ,.$15.00 8 E. Morehead St., 8-room apartment, (Ryder) modern .. $40.00 411 Templeton Ave., 5-room cottage, water and lights $15.00 213 W. 2nd St., 4-room cottage, water .... 12.50 Carolina Realty Co. O. J. Thies, Pres. trV » W. D. Wilkinson,' Treas & Mgr. B. R. Lee, Secretary, j ; J. P. Long, Salesman. 211 N. Tryon St. - - - 'Phone 609 mM BARGAINS S-room bouse on East Avenue. 7-room house on Elizabeth Avenue, near E. Avenue, oil modem conves iences, up-tCKlate in everything. . ^ - 5-room cottage in “East End,” lot 100x175. 4-room cottage in “East End,” lot 50x250. Both nearly new. .—^ _ Some special bargains in farm lands from 4 to 6 miles out if taken at onrt W. T. Wilkinson & Co. McKINNON BLDQ. Business Property On West Trade Street in the block adjoining the SoutherD depot, sa®* black w'ith Stonewall hotel, w'e offer business lots suitable for viioleta* or retail business, 20 to 75 feet frontage. . On East Trade Srteet, adjoining the International Harvester Co.« building, we have a brick building ci»ntaining four store rooms has a frontage of 46 1-2 feet which we offer for $20,000. There are few such opportunities in Charlotte main street property. Easy terms c&n be arranged for either lots or building. F. C. Abbott & Everything in Real Estate. Stocks and Bon I Don’t Forget That We Write Fire Insurance in Stro0g Companies.
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