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t»n' ' t,'p.ni they break the floc^-
and sweep over the
bearlni: with them pet-
’I'lO'^t forgotten. Little
. ' pf irnc age rise up and are
fTvnv forever. Leaving
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refreshed after a storm-,
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" nre ‘*'ars of exi^ctatlon,
• V of Hope soon to
/nn.'- smiles; there are
^ ' • rod to mention that fall
nis of a white rose,
r.ia’.''c#* of a lily, soon
over. There are tears
heart answers heart,
spoken, greatful sln-
sprins; from th© soul,
" .( Mid.is could not pur-
. P , clobules from those
, . • '^^hcd. No one knows
fr.irs that fall on the
r.v vhen all the world
. -Illy the stars and the
,,,, ;n the quiet sky take
t'nom. but they won’t
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TH£ 1CBW|» DECCM It. 19it
Mr. (kniekh En
thused Ovet 7 rip
Mr. W. T. Corwlth, secretary of the I
Greater Charlotte Club returned yes-'
terday from Durham, where he spoke,
by special invitation, Friday night,
before the Commercial Club. This club
has just recently been organized.
There have been preliminary meet
ings and an organization effected. Mr.
Carr is president, and Mr. J. L. Mo're-1
head acting secretary. The club starts '
with a membership of 200. “The
spirit, said Mr. Corwith, “Is excellent.
The meeting was held in the assembly
room of the Commonwealth Club. The
room was full to over flowing. I never
saw a finer set of men. The atmos
phere of the meeting was Inspiring. I
was shown every courtesy that could
be given a speaker and a visitor. If
they continue to follow up the stai*t
they’ve made they'll be giving us a
race. One of the gentlemen present
at the meeting said to me: “You go
back and tell the Greater Charlotte
Club that we’re groing to g^ve them a
‘run for their money.’
Mr. Corwlth spoke on Commercial
Organization—a subject h« has given
years of thought and study to. One of
the best posted men on the subject
in this section.
3
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Dr, Atkmson*s Chooses
Paradoxical Subject
FOR
; have put tpeclal prices
«a fe v cf our finsr flxtuPta.
Several tf theie are ahower effects
n BriM Finlah,
The speaker for the meeting for
men at the Young Men’s Christian
Association this afternoon at 5
o’clock will be the Rev. Dr. J. O.
Atkinson. Dr. Aiklnson Is the editor
of the Christian Sun, and Is pastor of
the Christian church at Blon Col
lege. In addition he holds the chair
of political and social science at
Elon College.
Dr. Atkinson Is an orator of unus-
al ability and on this, his first Initial
appearance In Charlotte before the
Young Men’s Christian Association
should be greeted by a large audi
ence. On more than one occasion he
has been the orator for the North
Carolina Press Association, and for a
term served as its president.
“The Strength of the Teak” Is the
paradoxical subject of the distinguish
ed visitor.
Mr. D. R. Fonvllle, of the local bar,
a friend of the speaker, will serve as
chairman and will Introduce Dr. At
kinson.
Mrs. Gertrude Bowman Wright, or
Dayton, O., will sing a soprano solo, j
A cordial Invitation Is extended to ! ;
all men to attend this popular Sun-1 *
day afternoon service for men.
Strangers spending Sunday in the
city have a special invitation.
eHABLQTTES
Madam!
We Serve
You Well
31-33 W. TRAPE STo
Wf Ham ma
You Want,
When
You Want it
Come and
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS AT ITS HEIGHT, YET
Charlotte Has Never Before Seen Such a Profusion of Charming Costumes as is Seen at our Store,
cause our Thirty-Hve Hundred Square Feet of Selling Space is Devoted only to Coats, Suits, Dresses-and Furs.
This enables us to carry a larger and more complete stock of Wearing Apparel than any two other stores
combined—hence is the variety greater and the selection easier. And values—our prices speak for themselves
I
A New Citizen and Druggist
WOOD nXTURES
W« have one elagant 5-llght fixture
]li weathered oak finish suitable for
9'] room but etpeelaily good for OIn*
*; RoOrr, Centre light and 4 pendant
, - -- wood with Art Glaas pro-
-cit pleasing effect.
TA3LE LAMPS
‘ Electric Table Lampa are
'irked low to aell this week.
T^e prices range from $2.50 to $6.
Tne ttanda are both round and
lare with round glaas shades.
THey are espcclaliy gCo'J reading
ii'tpi.
Mr. George A. Lowe of Savanah la a
new-comer. H« and his family mov
ed here recently and are living in
Dilworth. Mr. LoWe has been added,
to the pneBcription desk at Hawley’s.
He and his family are welcome ad
ditions to the city.
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SAVE MONEY
'^e may not always save you money
^*^t cott—in many cases we do so,
you will always get something
fetter.
* endeavor to give full value re-
'^ed fop youp money and we should
reason that
WE SPECIALIZE
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Electric Fixture
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Big Bond Issue Approved.
Atlanta, Dec. 16.—The Georgia
Railroad commission today approved
a $47,000,000 stock and bond Issue of
the Georgia Railway and Power Com
pany, a consolidation of numerous
north Georgia water power concerns
financed largely by New york, Boston
and Canadian interests.
The company asked permission to
capitalize at $27,000,00 and issue $^0,-
000,000 in oonds. The former was
cut to $17,000,000 while the latter
was approved. Whether this compro
mise will be accepted will be decided
by the company officials in New
York next week.
THE BOOTBLACK’S CHRISTMAS.
(By Harriet Prancene Cooker in Ex
change.)
I’m rich! I’v« got h dollar all my own
To spend for Christmab—been a sav
ing some
Since Fourth July, a little at a time.
Doin’ odd jobs, swearln' off on gum.
An’ now what shall I spend it for?
My stars!
The show-cases Is full an’ heapin’ up
With presents fer to give the folks you
like,
There’s Mamie now—she'd like a
chiny cup,
know she would—poor little sickly
thing;
She cried one day because she had to
drink
Gout o’ that mug that’s cracked like
anything!
Yes, I’ll buy that for h^r. Now le-me
think—
That’s twenty cents, an Fll have eighty
left.
An’ Billy’s crazy for a top to spin;
I’ll get him one—that’s ten cents more
—now what
I wonder, shall I buy for Jim?
^ g^ess he’d like a jack-knife best of
all—
I’ll get one, an’ a good mouth organ,
. too—
Tim—he’s my pard—he’s got a crippled
foot.
An’’ a drunken dad that beats him
black and blue.
Now, I’ve got forty left, and mother
I know she does—a thimble—^her’n is
old ,
An’ full o’ holes, and bent all out o
slistpO"***
I wish I could get one of solid gold!
That wouldn’t be half good enough for
Not if ’twas edged with diamonds all
around;
Best mother ever lived—I tell you
Th’ ain’t* many klda fio lucky’s me,
I’m bound!
Now, I’ve got twenty left—I’ll buy some
gum
An’ candy n’ popcorn and some ap
ples, too.
An’ I’ll be Santa Claus, and have some
A fim? stockln’s Crlsmus Eve—tell
Th, ain’t no picnic in this livin’ world
That’s half «o Jolly as the one
there’ll be , ,
When all the kid’s come shlverin
round the stove
On Crismus mornln’ when they come
to see
i
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$18 Value
Tailored SUITS
$7.98
it—beautiful
Now Re-
diKed to
Think of
taOored ^lits, the favorites
of the hour at tMs startling
low price. Exact copies of
Poiret designs, its charming
rever^ and cuffs neatly; and
tai^j 86t pr
silk brai^wlMTeas the skirt
is chici^ %ranged and up to
date; panel effect front and
back. Colors including
dove, gray, navy and black.
$7.98
$18 Dressy Bladt Coats
$1S Caracul Coats
$18 Double Faoed Coats
Now Re
duced to
Literally every model
known in the season’s cata
log of styles, including car
aculs of baby lamb softness,
elegant black kerseys of
aristocratic npden a^d a host
of novelty. weav^'''|h4^ ^^
ble-faced Vicuna’s and plaid
back mixtures greatly in
eidence—triTnnring ^ where
used, stylish and appropri
ate. idl ; su^^ly manr
tailored. .
Exquisite Far Showing
FOE OBZLPREir
The lar^^ and most,
select aseortmemt. of
Furs for the little tots
that can be gathered
under one roof is here.
Pricies r^ge from $1.49
up. - .-i ' ' '■
FOR BOSSES
Either the Separate
Scarfs and Muffs or else
entire set. Bve^
taste and fancy can be
satisfied, j*,,
FOR WOMEN ,
.Never was a store as
well prepared as we are
to cater to the wants
of women. Furs of all
kinds are in abundance
^various' styl^—var
ious skins—:V a r i o u s
prices.
Remember, AUerations
i;
Aibitration Treaties With
Foreign Powets Not New In
Peace Policy of United States
have received in. Russia. Many an
other country would have declared
war an hour after the news was re
ceived.
It is hard to account for the lack
of enthusiasm with which the {Sen
ate has received the proposition ot
the ratification of these treaties.
Political parties seem, to have al
lowed their feelings, if they have any,
. ^ V } 1, « i.- 1 J- i mu- , ito lie dormant as far as the peace
(By PPoderick Clifford.) all international disputes. This POi-! treaties are concerned. Nor is the
Washington, Dec. 16-When a year [icy was cldsely adhered to and many ^ partisan
ago president Taft proposed to adopt; say the nation owes its existence m The apathy it exhlbiis
arbitration treaties with foreign pow- a great part to its non-belligerent at
titude during the past century.
Careful consideration of all these
the wall, ^ ,
Oh, how I’ll holler "Merry Crismus
then
How s’prised they’ll be! Yes,
Merry'Crismus all!
ers, the whole world was thrilled by
the’ magaitude of the action, but the
people of the United States, so often
prone to do so, seemed to have for
gotten that the United States Sen
ate had, twenty one years before, tak
en a similar action with as far-reach
ing effects.
The peace policy of the United
States is by no means new; on the
contrary, is nearly as old as the coun
try itselh For more than a disputes,
but it was not until 1890 that the
Senate adopted a resolution which
made the policy more all-embracing
than before.
In the nation’s Infancy, the obvious
course to pursue was the safest one,
spreads. over both parties.
On the fourteenth of February, 1890,
, the United States Senate adopted a
i“Ke “ioTt^^^^^^^^ president to
esting tne aditration treanes Detween initiate negoitations with foreign gov.
^e United ^,tates and ^gland | 'subject of arbitra-
BYance, now pending before the Sen- tjon treaties. . This was merely a re-
ate for ratification. The message ot ■ policy of the na-
President Taft on foreign relations | which brought the question for-
f cibly to before the people. ,
Three imonths later the -house ot
read before both houses of Congress
December 7 urges that these treaties
be ratified. Three particularly inter
esting points in connection with these
treaties challenge attention. First,
the broad scope of the treaties them
selves which do not exclude from ar
bitration matters of vital Interest and
national honor.
Second, the attitude of tne Senate.
Them han*.n> outjr^.h
was administered to this country. In
consequence, the CbngreM did its
best to adopt policies which would
permit of the peaceable arbitration of
Representatives concurred in-the Sen
ate resolution. It was not until' three
years later that the British House oj
Commons adopted a reciprocal resolu
tion. The resolution expressed’/the
hope that the government would put
itself on record as manifesting an in
clination to cooperate with the Uni
ted States in the arbitration matter,
dial view of the desired ratification. ! For about a decade after these re-
the subject ef these solutions were adopted by both the
Third, that
when question of international affairs which at the present time does not
came to the front. Weak as compar- seem to entertain a parUcularly cor-'
ed to the other powers a century
ago, it was necessary' for the pUots of
the government to adopt policies
which would keep the country out of
the clutches of devastating and* im
poverishing warfares. International
complication* invariably result to the
detriment of the weaker national in
volved and none knew this better
than those statemen who directed
the early affairs of the United States.
With the whole of Europe aflame
tween ^gland and the United States
over the Venezulelan boundary devel
oped.
With the great men.of the world all
declaring ini favor of the judicial set
tlement of international disputes,
with peace conferences being held ev
erywhere agitated, the idea that a
new policy is being exploited has
gained a strong hold upon the people.
This is not the case. The neace
policy of the„,United States is nearly
as old r* any policy it boasts, but
undoubte'dly much good can come ot
the peace Rennaissance, and certain
ly no Jjarm. .
Routine Resumed.
Master—“So ypu^hav.e friendly do
ings with your brother’s, people once
more?” .
Pat^—“Yis, sir. His family and our’n
do be scrappin’* again as if they’d niy-
er bin parted.”—Harper’s Bazar.
Candi^«'
Mrs. Malaprop—“No,. I never was
strong on literature; To-save, my life
I couldn’t tell you who wrote Gray’s
Elegy.—Life.~
Mr. Woodward Gets
Deserved Piomotion
Mr. C. H. Woowardi cashier of thd
New York L#ife Insurance Company's
branch office in this city, is to be trans-
ferred to Richmond., Mr. Woodward
will be succeeded by a man from the
Birmingham office. ,
The move is a dedd^ promotitm,
as the field is larger and the respon
sibility equaUy so.'Mr. Woodward has
been a resident of Charlotte for five or
six years. Few men have in so; short
a time won so entirely the confidence
and esteem of the community. In and
out of insurance circles Mr.. Woodward
is known as a man of high honor, integ
rity, ability and popularity. That bo
and his family are to leave Charlotta
will be regretted by a host of friends.
Satan—I’m surpri^d to find you
here. I thought you would surely get
a seat in Paradise.
New Yorker (wearily)—Nothing do
ing j Speculators had them alU*—Puck.
American and British legislative as
semblies, no advantage was taken ot
them. ^ ''
In. the beginiiing of his second term.
President Cleveland was-deeply inter
ested In the arbitration question, in
his first message he referred to the
resplutlons passed by the American
ved. It seems that; with advanced ■ and British Houses, heartily endors-
civilization the country abhors ^thejlng policy.
idea of going to war even though; President Cleveland’s Secretary or
matters near to the heart of Ameri- state, Mr. Gresham, Immediately be-
cans are involved. | gan negotiations with the Marquis ot
Witness ti*e -fact that there are no Salisburg for a general arbitration
rumors of war* over the treatment treaty^ These negotiations were shel-
which Americans of the Jewish faith, ved, however, when the dif^cuity be-
treaties is essentially ^ non-partisan
matter.
The scope of the proposed treaties
is unusually broad. K is specifically
stated that ‘‘any disputes or differ
ences may be referred to ambitra-
tlon.” This Includes even questions
In which the national honor is invol-
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assortmemut of the newest shapes and designs which we are dis
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