North Carolina Newspapers

OJdA&JLiO'iTj!; AuUoa i i9ii The Charlotte News Publ‘«h«d dolly nnt ^■und«y bf THr. ivmvH viTHT isiiixo co. W» C« irawilt l*rei>l«lrnl nu«l iiru Mjrr. T^lrivbnaesl r*ty Rdltvt :.>b c«c* j r Pc.vroy A. Vr. t'AIJOWKLL. City fl.lltor A. W. Pi RCH .Artv*rtlsinK Mjr. *rr«!«rHfPTiow hatp-^ Ctt9.>nmtif Werrm. cad Suriay. C>D9 (.•» iDOBtM *■:){ Torwc PKOatU * On* oioata Ot.* y**mSc * Snadar Onty. tin# FlJC lSOT!llU *3>-«ni oiJiiiiUi • WmrnKtf. Otj« r9t» t>lx iriBctha Tfcr»« ra»t'*”JiS *• AaiM*«a#»M«aX- Tb« ftlneniica or puMic f* £fectf.»J*r invite** t« tn« following: \n futor*. Cbltaarr Notlc««, In Me- marmin Pketcfc**. Cards of Thank*. (*offimu.'lcatiotk« «aoouainx th« cause of r ^ rivme on«rDrJ«9 or a political infl U»* matter. #^111 be fhtrtpd for «t th« rate of flve cents a iln»>. isare vlii txi no deviation from th • ruia. TUESDAY. AUGUST 29, 1911. •BACK-HOMERS” HERE ON SEP- TEMBER 12. One of the most important gather- of tho >t'r\r will convene in Char- 'iO'te on Sei't. 12. At that time the editors and commercial secretaries of North Carolina—and each group will be larsely represented - will meet ■vvith representatives of the niilroads undor 'he ansilc-^s of the ("ireater rharlnfe L'li:!' t.> effective or- garuzati 'n to the ' back-home" move ment in This sta'e. The idea is not a ne^.' one. It has long been realized that North Carolina can and should siPl'Ort a population several, if not n'.ary Limes as groat as that given by the last census. Pleased as we are to welcome strangers who come to set- tl^e, It is but natural that we should he still more ; least d to welcome back those of our own people who have sought other fields in less auspicious times. The latter come back already equipped with a knowledge of North Carolina conditicins and needs which makes doubly valuable to their old friend? and nei^h!>ors and to tho commonwealth at large. Ref.ection along these lines has has given rise to a very healthy pub lic sentiment favoring the reaching p'U after those North Carolinians who are at present uniler other skies. ^^■hat this sentiment lacks to turn it Into fruit is thorough organization and It Is precisely this that the Charlotte meeting is def^igned to furnish. State and counties will be closely ortianized and to compile lists of emigrated Tar Heels will be one of the first cares of the new association. With these lists In hand letters setting forth the de tails of North Carolina’s presetit pros perity will he mailed. But the matter will not be allowed to rest there. Each name on these lists will represent to the eecretaries a possible “back- homer” and communication will be es tablished with as many as possible. Dozens will thus be brought back to their own and the state's advantage who possibly might never have had the Idea of return brought to their at tention in any other way. We believe that no section of the country enjoys a brighter prospect than does North Carolina. We want others to share this prospect and |he prosperity it spells. Most of all we want tho!!« who are bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh—however widely they may now be scattered. Here’s to the “back-home" movement and the gathering of Sept. 12. Illinois has a law which forbids the BO-callcd “common” drinking cup yet the Chicago post office has no less than fourteen of the germ-spreading abominations. As a rule federal law is more progressive than state legisla tion but this is an exception with a vengeance. The Illinois officers can’t reach the nuisance because all post offices are federal property and cx)nse- quently beyond the jurisdiction of state officials. unpro- the 40 A famous In mar- the early , A French Journalist with an nounceable name has gone around world in a few minutes more than days. Jules Verne died too soon, second edition of hia most ■work, entitled, “Around the World 80 Minutes,” would have the leading beat-fieller beat seventeen city blocks. And yet It would seem no more relous to the 1911 reader than did 80-day tale to the folks of the seventies. A Chicago man threw his fiancee bodily overboard Into Lake Michigan simply because she wouldn’t go to the altar with him. No, Iiuogene, she didn't go for his back hair in reprisal —luckily for him she was drowned. Now he will have nothing more seri ous to face than a jury. England Is talking of erecting a monument to George Washington in "Westminster Abbey. If it is done. New York cannot afford to do less than replace that statue of King G«orge III. on the Battery w'hlch a rev olutionary mob tore dow’n and melted Into bullets for Washington’s army to flre^ George’s soldiers. iH' PARTISAN POLITICS. ‘‘There was a time,” remarks Marshville. Our Home, “within the memory of young people, when par tisan politits held first pI:i'o in the hearts of the people. Material, re ligious and educational affairs came in as .secondary matters. Schools and rhurclies were almost ruined and n«*i,^hl)orhoods were divided, all ^ver mere differences in opinion with regard to partisan politics. But tiiere has come anotlier peiiod in the liistory of our southland and to day a different poiitii'al arena pre sents itself. lnstea(i of ligliting over partisan differences tiie tendency is toward business politics. People no longer care so much whether iaw'- making l)odies are democratic or re publican so long as they enact prop er laws. And what a chan.u;e has this new way brought about. We see neighbors living together in peace and harmony, schools and churches are again tmited and prosperous and the wliole country is moving for ward at a rate that could never have been reached under the old method of leaving everything with the poli tician.” In striking contrast to this view of the present sittiation with refer ence to politics in the abstract is that held by The Taylorsville Moun tain Scout. “Political prejudice.” says The Scout, “has become so great that school teachers are no good if they are not of the same political faith faith with the committeemen. Peo ple refuse to go to church because they do not agree with tiie preach er politically. Road hands slight their work on the public roads because the overseer is not of their political faith. If there is any, public improve ment to be made some fool manages to get politics injected into it and thereby kills the project or retards it in such a way Ss to keep it from accomplishing the good It otherwise would.” The truth as we see it liee some where between these two positions. Folks are no longer so prone to make politics pure and simple the dominating factor In every situation as they once were. On the other hand it is undeniably true that the small brand of politics accurately depicted by The Scout may still be fotmd here and there. A certain amount of zeal for his own side in every controversy lies deep in every man and with the illiberal and nar row this feeling is only too apt to degenerate into violent partisanship. The failing is as ancient as record ed history and Is likely to be more or less perpetuated to the end of time. A stray hotel directory gives Way- cross, Ga.. a paltry population of 9.400 while even the 1910 census—proverb ially near-sighted—allow’ed it 14,485, So far Governor Smith has not deem ed it necessary to call out the militia to calm the indignation of an outraged people but the directory agent, resi dent in Waycross, has wisely seized the opportunity to make a visit to Kamchatka. Inventors who are figuring upon per petual motion might obtain some in valuable suggestions by paying close attention to the factional squabble in Norfolk politics. The beauty of the thing Is that the longer it runs the stronger it seems to grow. Fire In a Connecticut church was extinguished by the use of a barrel of chiii'ch picnic lemonade which chanced to stand handy upon the lawn. This proves conclusively that the lem onade was not “spiked” as “spikings” burn. A Texas town has obtained a “gully- washlng” rain by exploding 3,000 pounds of dynamite. N. B, Texas is so far away that even if this Item is not true we shall probably never be called to account for it. “I realize that decorum is neces sary In the serfate, but, God help me, I can't be a clam,” exclaims Senator Martine, of New Jersey. Query: Whether 'twere better to be a clam or a lobster? The T-.a Follette boom for president has been launched for the 'steenth time—on this occasion In Minnesota. After a while the pompadour states man will have quite a little fleet of booms. As the infelicitous details of Henry Beattie’s private life come to light one Is less and less inclined to feel sorry that his young wife Is In her grave— whether by his hand or another’s. There’s a barber in Philadephia who claims to have shaved 60,000 chins. We suppose the long-distance talking record will be awarded him without any quibbling. That Indiana murderer is pushing the cold-blooded record hard—same as far as this country goes being held by the late Carlyle Harris. The Elgin meet demonstrates afresh that the si)eed maniacs have not been able as yet to scratch Death entirely off the entry sheet. More people, men and women, are suffering from kidney and bladder trouble than ever before, and each year more of them turn for quick re lief and permanent benefit to Foley’s Kidney Remedy, w'hlch has proven itself to be one of the most effective remedies for kidney and bladder ail ments that medical science has de vised. Bowen Drug Store on North Square- When You Yawn a Good Deal In the day time, and feel dull, lazy and discouraged, you have every symptom of a torpid liver. Simmons Red Z Liver Regulator (The Powder Form) is a fine tonic for a disordered liver. It acts promptly. The bilious im purities which have inter fered with the free action of the liver are driven out, the stomach is cleansed and strengthened so that it can .more thoroughly digest food. The bowels are purifiedand a regular habit re-established. It IS a splendid medicir^v for the wliole system. Promotes a feeling of energy, mental activity and cheerful spirits. Sold by Dealers Price, Large Package, SI.00 Ask for the eenuine with the Red Z on the % label, if you tannot ce\ it, remii to us. we will »end it by mail, postpaid. Simmons Livet RrKuIator is also put up in liquid form for thoiie who prefer it. Price SI. 00 per bottle. Look for the Red Z label. J. H. ZEILIN & CO.. Proprietors St. Louis. Missouri FROM OTHER SANCTUMS Why, We're Lovely. Water consumers in this town should realize the situation. Rain last night was a great help, but such are the conditions that in a few days we shall be as dry as ever and right on the verge of a water famine. No tice that sprinklers must be discontin ued was not heeded by a very large number. Lawns and even corn patches were being sprinkled last night and the night before. If such people would read just a few lines about conditions in Charlotte, they would wake up.— Greensboro Record. Worse to Come—Maybe. Charlptte is still hauling water and may have to continue doing so for some time. The Greensboro Re cord says that “unless it rains very soon, we (Greensboro), are going to be very dry.” As a general thing the effects of the dry season are great er on the water supply in September and October than any other time. If this holds good this year, the situation for\these cities and for Raleigb, may yet become more serious than it has been at any time. Water users should continue to recognize that the water supply is limited and that there is none to waste.—Raleigh Times. Back to Baltimore. If the latest Information l^ not misleading Baltimore has already enough votes pledged to assure for it the next democratic national conven tion. The W’ashington Herald has re peatedly urged that Baltimore should have the convention, and now hopes that such is actually to be the case. But while we felicitate Baltimore, there is amiile cause for congratula tion among ourselves. The delegates and visitors to the national conven tion will come over to Washington for at least a brief visit, and thus Wash ington will share Baltimore’s good for- tnune in having the democratic hosts in her midst. Baltimore was the great democratic center before the civil war. It is peculiarly appropriate that it should again be a democratic niecca. —Washington Herald. Looking On Is Participation. Some i>eople follow around a mob that is bent on lynching, solely with a view of seeing Miiat is going to take place, but very often they become imbued with the mob spirit and get in to i^ by saying something, even if they do nothing else. At Coatesville, Pa., vhere a negro was burned the other day for killing a policeman, the authorities are un earthing the crime with a prospect of bringing some of the parties engaged in it to justice. One young fellow held under arrest entered the plea' that he was merely an on-looker, but the presiding judge delivered this opinion—“That any one who was in the mob, and knew for what purpose the mob was foregathered is guilty of murder. One is responsible for his actions. If he associates himself with a mob, even if he gives no physical assistance. Iwit merely sanctions vio lence, then he is just as guilty of murder under the law as though he helped to commit murder. Stahl sym pathized with a turbulent mob. He can not complain of the justice that he receives.” Commenting on this The Columbia States says—“This is sound law and as old as civilization, but its reasser- tion cannot be too frequent. Every man who lends his willing presence or .tacit approbation at a lynching, un less his moral sense is wholly blunt ed, must carry with him, whether he be arrested and punished or not, the knowledge that he is violating the law against manslaying. He may, in a measure, succeed in dismissing from mind the recollection of his crime but time and again it will come back to him. He can not get away from it, and the day is coming in South Carolina when men will think of this before they jon a lynchng party, what ever provocation its victim may have given.—Greensboro Record. TO CALL DR. COPELAND. Special to The News. Asheville, Aug.' 29.—A great deal of interest has been felt in the selection of a pastor for the First Baptist church in place of Dr. . M. Vines, who resigned some time ago to accept the pastorate of the First Baptist church of St. Joseph, Mo., and who preached his farewell sermon yester- While the recommendation has yet been made to the church by committee of the whole it is gen- ly understood that Rev. Oliver J. Copeland, of Gainesville, Ga., will be recommended to the church and that is likely that the church will vote call him. A recommendation is to made to the church next Sundav day. not the erally it to be morning. An impediment in the speech is wo^th two in the memory. “Special Blanket Begins Tomorro No doubt every one who owns a bed will be interested in this sale. An opportunity for parents who have children going off to school to lay in their stock of blankets. All must be protected from the chilly blasts of winter. Scan over these prices. W'e have had so many calls for Blankets for the past few days that we have decided to place our entire assortment of Blankets on sale at a much lower price than they can possibly be bought for later on. If- you will stop a minute and look at the prices we quote below you will not be surprised at the great number of people that always wait for our sale to buy their fall blankets. $2.00 WOOLNAP BLANKETS $1.50. I $2.00 10-4 Woolnap Blankets, made by the Noshus Manufacturing Compa ny. This is a real good Blanket for the money and is especially nice for single beds. Sale price, per pair $1.50 $2.75 WOOLNAP BLANKETS $1.98. This Blanket is very much the same as the one advertised above, only it is heavier and larger; pink and blue borders. Sale price per pair $1.98 $3.50 BLANKETS $2.69. This is one of the greatest bargains we have ever been able to offer. It is full 11-4 size and is a good, heavy Blanket. Sale price per pair $2.69 $4.00 BLANKETS $2.98 This is a good heavy North Carolina Blanket, 11 1-4 size and stnot! Come in pure white, pink and blue borders. Sale pricp npV • " ‘ pair $2,31 $5.00 PLAID BLANKETS $3.75. $5.00 Califoiaiia) Appalachian Plaid Blankets, extra large. 11 1.94 all wool. -These Blankets come in very pretty' patterns blnp^ ■ plaids, pink and white, tan and white, tan and blue ?nd nj grey; also dark red plaids. Sale price per pair ' ‘ $5.00 ELKIN BLANKETS $3.75. $5.00 All-Wool Elkin Blankets, pure white with pink and r'.. This is a Blanket that will last for years. Just the thing for ' : wedding present. Sale price per pair We also have a nice line Bo Peep Baby Blankets, pink and bb ' s price ‘ We are often asked how we manage to sell goods so low. One of -v reasons is, buying in such large quantities as we do for ou - . stores, nine in number, we make the greater part of cur proi'n ,a*’. ones we buy from, not the ones we sell to. See Blanket Display in Window. Belk Bros. Sell It For Les^ SELL IT FOR LESS mmm !##• DIOI® NINETY-ONE APPLICANTS FOR LICENSE TO PRACTICE LAW. Special to The News. Raleigh, Aug. 29.—The North Caro lina supreme court convened yesterday with 91 applicants in line for examina- Clearance Sale —AT— STIEFF’S Entire stock of pianos reduc ed 10 per cent and 6 per cent additional for cash.—Three out side Cabinet Piano Players to be given away with first three Stieff Pianos sold. Specials at $167.50 and $190.00. Many dealers call them $350.00 pianos. Our price as above. Gtias. M. Stieff C. H. WILMOTH, Manager. 6OUTHERN WAREROOM B West Trad* Strnct CHARLOTTE, • N. C, SPECIAL You can get a 25c bottle of Woodall & Sheppard’s Headache and Neuralgia Remedy For 10 Cents. 4 Bottles for 40c. Until Saturday, August 26th. WOODALL & SHEPPARD ^ DRUGGISTS^ Phones 69 and 166. tion for license to practice law. There was never more than 80 applicants at j any previous term. 1 Mrs. Frye, of Bryson City, is one, be ing the second woman to ever ask for license. There are also four negroes in the list of new lawyers. Lots of pepple rise in the world by the skyrocket route. FOR BOILS. ^ I Tbies’ Salve, 25 c Z ALL DRUGGISTS Mosquito Lotion The one that will do what it is made for. A trial will con vince you and the Mosquitoes. 10c and 25c Sizes, Tryon DrtigCo 'Phones 21 and 1043. No. 11 N. Tryon. BLAKES DKUG SHOP On the Sauare. Prescriptions FMIed Day and Night. QUICK DELIVERY That means we send it to you In a hurry. A trial will convince you, so when you '^ant a PRESCRIPTION or anything else in the drug line John S. Blake Drug Co. PHONE 41. 'Phones 41 and 300. Registered Nurses’ Directory. Meat and Vegetable Choppers Prices $1, $1.25, $1.50 and up They are a treasure in any cook room. Vegetable Slicers—You should see these. Will slice up cabb.--e, ; potatoes, apples, etc. No danger of cutting or slicing your fingers, j We carry in stock the largest line of Tin, Galvanized and Exiu/;- | eled Ware that is kept in the city. i No trouble to show this line. If the price and quality does not ; suit you no harm will be done. ; The Mechanic that needs Tools will find an unsurpassed j in our house to select from. j Our Toledo Cookers saves both water and fuel, (both of tbesr; 'e of great consideration now) and cook the finest victuals you e.er tasted. Keeps all the juices and flavors with your food. Why not try one? Those who have tried them are pleased. Weddington Hardware G y. 29 East Trade Street Job Printing? Phone 1530 A BAD LOT When charged with being drunk and disorderly and asked what he had to say for himsfjlf the prisoner gazed pensively at the magistrate, smoothed down a remnant of gray hair, and said: “Your Honor, man’s inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn. I’m not as debased as Swift, as profligate as Byron, as dissipated as Poe, as debauched as ” “That will do,” thundered the mag istrate. “Ten days! And, officer, take a list of those names and run ’em in They are as bad a lot ^ he is.” You’ll find a great many insurance companies that are a “Bad Lot.” Not so here, all “A-1.” C. N. G. Butt & Co INSURANCE HEADQUARTERS. 21 East Fourt.^ St. Chariot$Cr Nt C. • Phone 425. ED MELLON CO. Announce the arrival and open for your inspection new stock of Fall Hats. Latest shap«s and newest styles. Knox, Stetson and other lead ing makes. No. 8 West Trade St, .at- .A-