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THS OSABLOTTE MliWB CTECEMBER 20. I9II; The Charlotte News Published Daily and Sunday by THK .NKWS PUBI.ISHIKO CO. ■»V. C. Dowd, Pre»lde«t 0««. Sl«r. TelephMCBt rity Kiltor 277 Fullness Office Job 1630 J. C. PATTON’ Editor. MRS. J. P. CALDWELL... .City Editor. A. W. BURCH Adv. Mgr. BSCRIPTION RATBS The ChHrlnt*e »ws. Dally and Sunday. One year If O® Stx months Three >Vnontht One montli One Sunday Only One year Six month* IfX Three months Tlmes-Ditinoerat. .Semi-Weekly, One year $1.00 Six month* 60 Three months 26 ANNOUNCEMENT. The attention of the public Is r*-- ■pectfully invited to the following: In future. Obituary Notices, In Me- mori&m Sketches, Cards of Thanks, communications espousinK the cause of a private enterprise or a political candidate and like matter, will be charred for a>. tae rate of flve cents a line. There will be no deviation from this rule>. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1911. ♦ ♦ ♦ THE MESSAGE OF THE STAR ♦ ♦ Go to the window tonight and ♦ ♦ look out upon the city, yonder ♦ ♦ where the barracks of Want ♦ ♦ hurdle in the shadows, and ten- ♦ ♦ ements stand bleak against the ♦ ♦ sky; where pitiable, cowed chil- ♦ ♦ dren of privation, wistful and ♦ ♦ wan, vein-hungry and heart' ♦ ♦ hungry*, lie in the cold ajid ♦ ♦ dream Christmas dreams that ♦ ♦ can never come true—dreams ♦ ♦ such as are dreamed back in ♦ ♦ the long ago. golden dreams ♦ ♦ spangled with Hope, dreams ♦ ♦ that will lose their way and fall, ♦ ♦ broken-winged, to earth. ♦ ♦ Onc€. upon the pinions of ♦ ♦ Fancy, you sped into the mystic ♦ ♦ dawns; once, yon and Faith in ♦ ♦ magic argosies set brave sails ♦ ♦ for cloudland’s purple zones. ♦ ♦ And now; Youth is dead and ♦ O n?.“mory is stained with tears. ♦ And your ships have come home ♦ ♦ and they ride at tinchor. ♦ ^ Wise Man, T\'hat cargo did you ♦ bring in their holds? ^ > How did yon barter with Life? ♦ ^ Did you trade well? Are you con- ♦ ^tent? ^ ♦ Where Is your myrrh and ♦ ♦ where your frankincense? ♦ ♦ Where is hapiness and where ♦ ♦ re ace and where is the glory of ♦ ^ mercy and the joy of giving and ♦ ^ the strength that comes with the ♦ ♦ lifting of burdens? ♦ ♦ Ix)ok up, behold the Star of ♦ ^ Bethlehen. Heed the message. ^ ♦ A thousand gray-souled wo- ♦ ♦ men sit tonight with the ghosts ♦ ♦ of Yesterday. ♦ ♦ Women haggered by toil gaunt ♦ ♦ and bruised; women with empty ♦ ♦ pockets and empty pantries and ♦ ♦ empty stoves; women face to ♦ ♦ face with the dreariest tragedy ♦ ♦ in all motherhood, the explana- ♦ ♦ tion of the empty Christmas ♦ ♦ Slocking. ♦ ♦ And the Star of Bethlehem ♦ ♦ keeps calling to you: “Wise ♦ ♦ Man, Wise Man! Gather your ♦ ♦ gifts and go forth in the name ♦ ♦ of the Lord to the manger ♦ ♦ wheresoever the Child awaits ♦ ♦ your coming.”—Herbert Kauf- ♦ ♦ man, in Christmas Collier's. ♦ ♦ ♦ For tarring and feathering a woman a couple of Kansas thug» were merely liatd two hundred, dollars each. At length the president has discov ered that ‘‘Schedule K" is not exactly O. K. A nromising young journalist of the city fires this at us: "What did they do with the boy who stole the apples?” “Sent him up to the appellate court.” We leave his case to the tender mercies of Punster Cowan. Perhaps- he can consign him to paragraphic oblivion. The Durham Suu has been tempor arily placed in the hands of a receiver who la continuing publication. We regret to hear of the Sun’s financial embarra««ment. It is a difficult mat ter ^to put a new daily on a paying basisMn this day of high cost of pro duction and low price for newspapers. The Sun, It is said, recently Installed a Duplex press, a couple of linotype maichines, and doubled the office force. This seems to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back. Many i times a newspaper is swamped beneath 1 a load of debt simply because It “bit off i more ,than it could chew,” attempted I to spend more than its income war- ' ranted. We trust the Sun will pull out of the hole and continue it* woric. It is a good paper. gress today In connection with the tariff board’s report on “Schedule K,” urging that the tariff op wools be “re vised downward.’’ The president, also, appears to have, at last, discovered what the nation has known for years, that the tariff on woolen products Is outrageously high. The president’s sincerity. In preach ing the doctrine of “tariff revision downward,” loses much of Its force, however, when it is remembered that he vetoed several tariff reform bills passed by a democratic house. His position is also weakened when it is remembered that although he has been president of the United States for some time he has taken no definite step as yet to aid In honest, tariff revision downward, the kind of revision he pledged in his pre-election speeches, and in his platform. We trust that exorbitant tariff du ties will be fairly reformed, but there is scant prospect of 9uch action from a party which has been In control of the reins of government for thirty years and which has done nothing In the way of remedial legislation to date. The anxiety of the president and his pet tarif^oard for “tariff reform” may and it may not have effect upon the coming election. It will scarcely influence voters who care to take a look back over^a long record of steadily rising duties, of stea dily increa&lng living costs, of steadily growing trusts, and’of consistent inac tion from the dominant party. THE NEW YORK SUN SOLD. “If you see it In the Sun it's so” is a phrase often heard. In a sense it Is true and In a sense it Is not. In Its news columns the Sun is as nearly ac- cvKate with facta as it is possible for a newspaper to be. If one attempted to get a fair idea of American politics from its editorial opinions, however, he would find himself at sea. The Sun prides itself in the power over the gentle art of sarcasm, and its cynical treatment of men and issues,while per fect from a literary standpoint, scarcely give its readers a fair impres- sion of life and ways political. But withal its cynicism the Sim Is a splendid newspaper, powerful in influ ence. and in a large measure inde pendent. William C. Relck, formerly general manager of the New York Herald, has just purchased a controlling Interest in the Sun company from the Laffan estate. Charles A. E>ana it was w’ho made the Sun famous, who gave it its prestige and its influence. Shortly after his death in 1S97 Wm. F. Lalfan took over the controlling interest and until his death ably edited and con ducted the Sun. Mr. Dana wa» editor of the Sun for 29 years, and the Sun was founded In 1833, Mr. Relck, while a comparatively young man, has already won enviable distinction in the field of metropolitan journalism and will, without doubt, keep his new charge up to its high standard of excellence. The Columbia Record gives interesting facts about Mr. Relck: "Mr. Relck, educated at Harvard and Annapolis, began his career on the metropolitan papers with the Herald, attracting Mr. Bennett’s favorable at tention to such a degree that he was successively made manager of the Herald’s London edition, then of the Paris edition, and then city editor of the New York paper, and finally presl- dent of the Herald company. In 1893. A few years ago he acquired a minor ity interest in the Times, and in 1907 he became interested in the Philadel phia Public Ledger, which like the Times, of New York, is controlled by Mr. Adolph S. Ochs. Mr. Reick has since been president and publisher of the Public Ledger. A very natural inference of the recent purchase would be that Mr; Ochs, whose career as a publisher has been phenomenal, is In terested also in the purchase of the Sun. but it is stated. Mr. Reick has sold his ttock in, the Och properties and that no one is Interested with him in the new venture. \ “The Times has beenV a pioneer among the New York n^spapers In moving uptown; its great building at the corner of Broadway and Forty- second street has given the news paper's name to that centre of metro politan activity and congestion, re placing ‘Longacre Square,’ and yet the building i& already inadequate and the Times is preparing to go several blocks further north. Will the new owner take the Sun uptown? That is a natural question. At present its location is as close physically to Wall Htreet as its policy is figuratively.’’ MARVELOUS DISCOVERY. The tariff board has made the start ling discovery that “Schedule K’* Is diseased, and that ^e wool schedule should be “revised downward." It finds various and suiv^ry com plaints to lodge against woof\ duties, none of which are new, and none of I which irere not fully known before the tariff botfd wa« created. The preaident sent a message to eon- CHINESE BALL TEAM TO INVADE UNITED STATES. Chicago; Dec. 20.-^A Chinese base ball team will invade the United State next spring. The team con templating the trip is the Chinese Athletic Clnb. of Honolulu, and will be the first Chinese baseball club to visit this country. ^ The team is composed of students, and former students of Hawaiian cof^ leges. FROM OTHER SANCTUMS Aviation In 1911. Even a cursory review of the prog ress made In aviation during the year 1911 shows that substantial advance has been made In the conquest of the air. This year the aeroplane has been first used in this country to cwry mall. Its first use in dropping projectiles, with a view to possible employment in w’ar, belongs to the same period. It was in 1911 that Atwood- made his world-famous trip from Boston to Washington, and later from St. Louis to New Y^ork. Rogers, another daring and persistent aviator, flew across the continent from New York to Los Angeles. While these are a few of the more striking achievements in the United States, equal if not greater progress has been made in Europe. Count Zep pelin, after many fallu/'es, has at last succeeded In bringing tlie dirigible airship to something like efficiency as an engine of war or a means of carry ing passengers. Similar success ap pears to have attended the efforts of Adjt. Reau, of the French army, in de veloping a dirigible air ship that will rise high enough in the air to out range the largest guns. While the achievements of the Italians in the use of air ships is somewhat uncertain, we read constantly of their use with deadly effect in operations in Tripoli. .It is evident from these and many more examples which might be cited that the aeroplane and the dirigible air ship have jmssed beyond the stage of mere experiment into practical use with some degree of efficiency. Unfortunately, this measure of suc cess has not been achieved w^ithout a long death roll and a chapter of acci dents truly appalling, but mistakes and fatalities do not seem to dampen the enthusiasm of courageous men who have placed before themselves the mastery of the air as the servant of man. As time progresses, the element of safety will certainly be increased. —Washington Herald. The Spirit. The Pensacola (Fla.) Journal has this editorial, which is especially ap propriate at this season: “Christmas giving has grown in spirit and volume until to millions of people it “has ceased to be a pleas ure and become a burden. “The man with whom times are hard has his misfortunes brought close to his heart by the fact that his cil- dren must feel them and their Christ mas be marred. “The season has become the time when we take annual inventory of our fortunes and determine what luxuries we can afford. Under a v^ry thin cloak of charity we seek to cover up a world of selfish vanity. “We spend money we cannot af ford for things that people do not w'ant. And we give with expectation of getting gifts equally costly and useless in return. Very much of the Christmas giving among friends is mere barter and exchange. “What we are suffering from is bar renness of the true Christmas spirit. We still bring the gold to the festival, but forget the franklncence and myrh. And the gold we bring only as to mar ket place—to exchange it. ‘What waste!’ we cry with Judas, when the alabaster box of precious ointment is broken over the head of Christ. We forget that loving charity is all that Christmas means. “Many a heart will still be hun gry, empty, aching after receiving costly gifts—heart gifts, thought/ gifts, love gifts—you may bestow without moneyj? \ “There is nothing else the human heart so hungers for, yearns for, as sytiipathy, encouragement, love—the things that gold has no power to pur chase. “If you have many friends and lit tle money, you need not let clouds darken your Christmas season be cause you cannot express your feel ings for them in more or less costly presents. “ ‘I have no gift to send you, dear grandma; but I love you, love you, love, you!’ This little girls Christmas mes-l sage brought such tears of joy to the eyes and such a glow of gratitude to —Mr. W. J. Brown arrived last night from Washington and I-.ee to spend the Christmas holidays with his father, Mr. P. M. Brown. Don’t Fret because your ttontach ha» “gone back" on you. A short course of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters will scon make things right again. We urge you to try it. All Druggists and Dealers. CHILDREN INVALIDS “ife AGED Need Sunshine — ""ANP ' ■ Scott’s Emulsion Next to sunshine, notKing restores h^th, strength and vitality like Scott's Emulsion ALL DHUQQ19TS for i 8k.nd Boys -IN— GRAND DUKE ALEXIS The Grand Duke Alexis, Czafevitch, an hHi* to the throne of all the Rus- ans In « military pose. The little Czarevitch has a military bent, dally drills, a company of soldiers and is be ing coached in military matters by enough generals to form a staff of professors at West Point. He is scarce ly over seven but has always express ed a desire to become the greatest military Czar in the history of Russia. the heart as no gift that money can buy could ever bring. “Yes; at this soul-mellowing season a simple postage stamp may car*ry from a loving heart more real cheer and happiness than a ship from the Indies. “You have no money for Christmas presents? Then your friends are al! the more fortunate, If you will only give them yourself, the rich aroma of your heart, the assurance of your sweet remembrance and the soul-in spiring cheer of your sympathy and love.”—Greenville Piedmont. Clothing Department 39c CANDY We have Just received large shipment of the Chocolates that are different for the Xmas trade. We are showing the largest as sortment of Xmas Candy in fan cy boxes and baskets. Don’t fail to see our line. A look will con vince you. Tiyon Drug , Company 11 N. Tryon. Phones 21 and 1043 FLAKE’S DRUG SHOP on the Square. Prescriptions Filled Day and Night, Quick Delivery That means we send it to you in a hurry. When you want a PRESCRIPTION or anything else in the drug line John S, Blake Ding Co. 'Phones 41 and 300. Registered Nurses* Directory. CHRISTMAS GOODS Suitable For Men and Boys Hand Bags ^Suit Cases Bath Robes Silk Umbrellas Silk Socks Silk Handkerchiefs initial Handkerchiefs Lisle Socks_ Scarf Pins Neckwear Gloves Tie Rings Boys’ Umbrellas Boys’ Overcoats Soys’ Suits Hats Caps Underwear Suits Overcoats Raincoats ' NECKWEAR SALE, 3 FOR $1.00. New lot 50c Ties, just received. Sale price 35c, or 3 for $1.00 Lion Brand and B. B. Shirts, white and all colors 98c and $1.50 LOOK OVER THIS LIST FOR MEN AND BOYS Suita / Overcoats Rain Coats Hats Caps Gloves Shirts Sweaters Umbrellas Bath Robes v Suspenders Handkerchiefs Ties Supporters Knit Mufflers Silk Mufflers Half HQse Watches ^ Scarf Pins Scarf Clasp Cuff Buttons Watch Fobs Watch Chains Coat Chains : m See Counter Manufacturers’ Sample Jewelry at Half-Price « Belk Broth ers A PAINFUL BURN QUICKLY CURED BY Thies’ Salve ^Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 5. 1911. Mr. A. Thies, City. Dear Sir: My hand was very badly burned with hot grease and I at once ap plied “THIES’ SALVE,” wihch imme diately stopped the' pain and inside of twenty-four hours had drawn the fire all out. The l)€rn did not pain me any more and a few applications heal* ed It entirely without leaving a scar, which seems to me almost a miracle. I have since advised the use of it in several instances of cuts, bruises, etc., and every time the quick healing qualities of “THIES’ SALVE” have been satisfactorily demonstrated, and I gladly advise its use in all similar cases. Yours very truly, S. L. VAUGHAN. 25 Cents At All Druggists Yorke Bros. & Rogers store OpenaEvenings. Get Your Christmas Gifts FROM Woodall & Sheppard’s Our lot for Holiday shoppers this year is unusually attrac tive. Fountain Pens, Parisian Ivory Novelties, Leather Goods, Sterling Goods, Cut Glass, Hand-Patnted China, Manicure Sets, Japanese 1\Aetal Goods, Christmas Stationery, Christmas Perfumes, Shaving Sets, Nunnally's Candies, Phones 69 and 166. Wooddl & Sheppard’s Phone 69 and 166 Practically All Brands of , ~ - C I G A R S known to the Charlotte trade. Some In Boxes of 12, 25 and sa Reese & Alexander’s Drug Store HOLliS\YlBARGAni^ We have.a large assortment of Drummers’ Samples Solid Gold and Gold Filled goods; as Broaches, Bracelets, Lockets, Laveleirs, Stick Pins, Cuff Links, mostly studded with dlamon ds, can be bought for less than factory prlce^ We have a fine line of out o f pawn Diamonds, Rings, from $5J5 to $650.00. TRADE WITH US AND SAVE DOLLARS. R. Malever & Co., Prop. Charlotte Pawn and Loan Co, 9 £• Trade Street. Our Goods Is as We Tell You or Money Back. Come! and take a look at our GAME WINDOW and then get ready for a good hunt during the holidays. Charlotte Hardware Company l|S^You will see the “Big Key” at our front door.
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