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- MR. T AIT'S KEX1GIOX. v A Discussion of the Fct Bigotry AVfaVu WM ? f Statement wre on"" dence, . .;. -i- ,'" FhiladelphtafrNorta American, W hav received numbers ot let ter Inquiring- about the religious be J llefs of Tatt. The two which pr ni below we have selected as fair "P'e . Jx-cause they raise the two ue"on which constitute the basis of all tne similar communication: To the Edttomt The North American; It is rumored In this place that : Wll J t i- . minrli Roman Cata- olie. Is It true? If so. can Americans, and especially those born on American ' soil, support him for President, as he wou'd be subject to a foreWtn potcn Ute? JOHN B. MEYEUS. - i (Hanoyer, Pa. , To the Editor of The North American: - I have heard a report to-day. in Pittsburg, to the effort that tho Hon William H. Taft 1? a I'nitarlan anl . nn Kelieve In the divinity of our nnuL i , . , - Jesus Christ. I do nit wish to criti-.-is or question the wisdom in sel?ctinK our candidate for presidency, but de sire to call It to your attention, and trust you will make proper investiga tion and let the fct 'be known promptly. If he Is an unbeliever, we cannot bope to elect him at a peneral election to the presidency of a Christian coun try, and I trust you will see the advis ability of a .proper Investigation and Ufi your powerful Influence to place a man with prop:-r standing at the bead of our ticket We cannot count on the support of a Christian people for an unbeliever. I. B. EVANS. Jeannette. Ph. To dl?poe of questions iv.ilcn should not be asked, as speedily us possible, let us My thut Mr T.ift is not r Roman ratV.lic. Me ix a member of the Unitarian Church. That as the Church of his parenrs. and ho has never separated himself from It. His wife, however, is an Kplsrops lian, and be worships more often beside her in her church " These are the farts, which re ut terly and absolutely unimportant. Tho tratter of a msn'x relli:i"n has r rightful ple In ronsl leratl .11 of hi fitness for the presidency. 'I Me c insti tution of the nation, ord-iinfd nnd es tah!ihed "to secure the h'essln'ns of "liberty to ourselves and our posterity." expressly places the very suggestion of such thought outside tho pale of patriotism. No words inn bo clearer than these from our country's fundamental law: "No religious tent ever shall be re quired as t qualification to an nffi.-e or niroltc trust under me mmi-u Mates." The numerous nueries about Mr Taft's religious belief show simply extent to which his err ruies have (r.vi to rouse sonie prejudb-e acainst liim. Hlnre there was no spot upon his who'e clean record of private conduct and public service to which they could liolnt to Taft's detriment, they dis played their willingness to descend to any depth of l" tty. cow tnrly. con temptible attack th:it might do him barm. Now. it was not because Mr. Tift ii am hnra nf i I'nitari.in family that It WSSlhOUht possinle to IIssi minate i a false sentiment Ills enemb s sa .v their chance In the fact that Tall. when Governor if iiei al of the phl'lp- pines, adjusted for all time a diplomat- In n, ...llnn r.t . I, v 1 r . m .1,. c.le that, hindlerl by any otlur American representative. It would likely nave rankled for half a century a source of danger and dispute The disposition of the friars' lands Involved, besides important flnuiees, religion In Kurope and this country and revolution In the Islands The place to do business Is at lieadrnnrfers. Taft went to the Vatican. And in two days' alk h settled the controversy! upon the. lines so fair, so hnnd so Im- ' partial as tn win for America, the hon- ; or and admiration of the hierarchy of th f'atholic I'hurch. et making no' concessions that ever j-t lias i.fferi d a loophole for eensure bv the bitterest opponent of P.omHti i 'at ho! Icism 1 But Taft went t,, the Vallcan That' was his first offense. t The second offense wan having bl picture taken beside the Pop'- That picture has been reprinted and dln-tri-buted tHrouyhoiit the country. And the letter we have received show that this had some fffert. even in i suppos ed'v sane And ei liized nation Those two incidents constitute the; foundation for all the censorious gos sip that has been set going concerning Mr. Taft's roilginn. The first won for Atnerlcui vtH'o. ' manship and American f 1 1 r-dea li ng , the approval of the world Nor ran we hi e a semblance of ex- ruse even for cover! attacks by no- ! serupu'ons enemies In the recognition1 of an Americ an re.pr si ntatlve by1 Rome or In dignified deference shown hy that reprem ntatlve to the le ad of the oldest Christian Oi.iroh. the r -vereij chief i,f 'Jflfi CKIO.iion Christians throughout the world. Ino'uding 11. 000.000 oya! Americans The attempt to hurt Taft bv essay; Ing to Identi'v- him wlt;i the Ibimati Othoile church we .l;io. on the same plane f the att'-mpt to -en.ure him because he has -r fused to turn from the church In which his moth' r knelt Roth are kindred app-nls t th" tdotr' which we hold in utr de;( tatlon. We had thought, as we have lioji. d. that the (lav of re irio'n pri judl ' in national politics was don- In thl country. What betf r proof could w have asked .,f the .1 i a pf.e , ra nee of that vicious ,-rror than the r-'!-! is eomplexion i,f it-u.si . n'h ".; t i ; ' No sane n,.in believes :hat the Pn--Ident chose unv adviser s-v. for his fitness certainly not because of bin religion Po we have sen t ie Dutch Reformed churchman sun eurnling himself "WTth P.oot the Pn -bytcrian. Taft the CniUrlan. 8'raus the Jew nd Bonaparte the Romm Catholic k And not because of their aring faiths, but l-cause not one word was Spoken of the religion of any as a qualification, we thought we had res-: n to 5eJJeve that the prejudices' which tieer should have existed were dead lsst. . The 5t'a Amerlt-an yields to no one la Its Americanism And In th .pint or tne normal, but Intense AVterican, we ay that If Mr. TNft were a Rom in Catholic or a Hebrew or the adherent of any othr faith, our sun-1 tort Of his Candida- J,m." ,p iUn W-lirj ,V? . n r"'nl h etione 40 worship G04 accord In to tne dictates of his conscience. i What the man murmurs with bow- i d head oo Sandar matters much to Mf stmL Cut hn ... : fllllnjf of an office with which religion flftS no Affair i. that vtnf ai nsi but every dy. with his eye, faelnr 11 men, th every act of this man has proved him the Ood-feaiin- patriot who baa done Christ's own work In esrnlnf the title of 'the secretary f peacs." V'.,: BEST THE WORLD AFFORDS. "It sirea n ooooune4 piasui t recommend Buckln's Arnica Paiva." aara J. W. Janklna. of Chapel' Hill. N. C. "I mm eonvtoced HC ths beat salre the worn afford it eared a felon, oa my thumb, ana -It never-fall 4 beal every ewe, vurn r wwina iv w niro K a a p p-iid." &c at an drug stores. MARRIAGES. , i . Ramsey-Direr, at Roanoke, Va. Special to The Observer Winston-Salem, July' 27. S. M Ramsey, news and telegraph editor of The Journal, and Miss Sonora J Divers, of Roanoke, V., were mar- t b o'clock this morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Divers, In Roanoke. The couple arrived here this after noon. Miss Ada H- Lumpkett, of Roanoke, was maid of honor and Mr. Ben F. Miller, of this city, was best man. The bride Is an attractive and accomplished young lady, while the bridegroom Is a capable young newspaper man. The couple will re- fide here for the presebt. Fell In Ijow Over Telephone, . Special to The Observer Roanoke. Va.. July Sumner Morrison Ramsey, city editor of The Wlnston-Salem Journal, was married here to-day to Miss Bonora J. Diver, a pretty young lady of this city. While the groom was city editor of The Roanoke Times, some months ago. he heard Miss Divers' voice In the telephone and fell In lovo with her. The meeting of the wire, was followed by a romantic courtship, which resulted In the wedding to-day. The couple left Immediately after the marriage for Winston, where they will reside. Mr. Ramsey is a son of Prof. George Ramsey, ot Central Cniverslty of Kentucky, and is well known in Virginia Journalistic circles. PROF. MCXSTKRRERti'S THF.ORV. Marvunl Psychologist DIsvuhscs Pro hibition From a New Standpoint. New York Evening Post. Professor MunMteroerg has attempt ed a psychological refutation of the abstract doctrine df prohibition. Dis claiming and PBchewing all personal cricii-isni of the advocates of lel prohibition, the savant argues that the moderate use of alcohol liberates certain brain actitives especially bene ficial to Americans by releasing them from the monotony of ii puritanical existence. "Bettor America Inspired than America sober!" he exclaims. We conftss that wo do not feel that the argument or the watchword need make the advocates of total absti nence, or ev-n the Prohibitionists, feel very much alarmed. Is it really true that our national habit or tile is so isspt-oolored that elation and exu- ance must be wooed at the llac- chit shrine? Moreover. It is hardly In point for him to remind bis read ers of the fact. If it be a fact, that "In almost all parts of the globe even religious life began with the intoxi cation cults." Religion Is to be con gratulated on Its progress away from this point of departure. Tne truth Is that III" romance and poesy which have wreathed the cup have generally come from wits that know too much I i imbibe th-M-at deeply. The le'.mi t fl .professor iias not j.et reached the botto bottom ,,f this question. We simgest poke's qmitraln for ills' corcideration: nuio knowledge Is n dangerous tliic; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian rpriiiK. J llfl e raaimw urdilK"'" ' " 1 ' " brain. And dilnklrig largely sutlers us again " AVoman Toucher Than .Man. New York !iibc Although men as they run are jer baps jnus'ularly stronger tliau wo men, their Inability to withstand the elements and tluir reliance upon clothes places them considerably lie low the so-called weaker sex ill the matter of unclothed toughness Wo men wear clothes for ornament ; men use tiietn f a protective covering. A group of men marooned clothesless on an Island In the temperate .oil" might be expected to die off In a month from draughts and colds and rheumatism. The health of v uiu n similarly placed would suffer little from the enforced exposure The fact appears to be, therefore, that In every thing but muscle -In vltalitv, nig (redness, character, disposition, brain power, etc. woman is the tough' r. not the weaker sex. From a Philosopher's Notc-Hnok. Success Magazine. "Co In for hII yon are worth" is bad advice to give -i young- man who i playing with the stock market. Millions are the irreen trading stamps which attract bankrupt in le men Inly investments In tho American matrimonial mirket. Fort sight Is a very vahiahle trait to possess, but when winter comes It Is not to be compared with anthra cite. Virtue may be its own reward, but it U not rigarded as good "olliteral under the prevailing banking hs Mvi. The man who meets trouble Tin 1 f way has n pretty poor companion for the test of the journey. it Is a singular fact that the chip who Is always blowing his own horn very seldom hears an echo from It "llrrjrj's" hnrc, oiller'n Wcf-.kly. j-'rvi ral Murlc.t arb aloiit on tin I'KtTalo !.)i-kii as to how Conner N. w Yurk'x "up-Stato" Hemoi-ralii ).(. came liy his nam', "FlriKy." Iitt i lhi Is tire Hi c'-ptcil vcrnl')n: 1 f and I .1 p'iiyniktp were bo'istlntf back an.l j : "ilii of tholr rx-rvc. "Aw, Jn-t you." .-.iij ih" playmate, "you ain't icot the j rolvc to Ut me chop your lingy." "I'll lt you ain't got the nolve to' chop it," mll connrrs. They got a' cleiver, Conners laid his hand down I n the block and they both won. own the street ran Jimmy Conner. waving his bloody stump and yelling: ! "He chopped m llhRy! He chopped m tiriKy'." For the rest of his career, "Finy" 'onners fought, with a crip pled left hand. THE WEATHER. WHrilnRtfm, July SE7 Forecast : Vlnelnla. North Carolina. South Carnll- na "nd 'JeorKia. lo-al ralna Tueaday and Wrdneadsy; Intfreasinn northeaiit wiinla. J-'x U ria- ."howr.,1. Tuada"V anil Wednesday; freh to brisk north wlnrta. Wnl ""rlda. Ml.xla.lppl. Alabama, Lulatana and east Texas, ahowera Tuen- day and Wednesday; freah south wlnda. Weat Texaa, local rains Tuemlay and Wedneaffay r?"n'!"'. J'3- Kentucky and .'"t Mra-lnia. ahowera Tuwlay and Wedneaday. LOCAL. OFFICE V .WEATHER Bl.' HEAT. Charlotte. July 27.-8unrlse :3 a. m ; sunaet 7:30 p m. TEMPERATC'RE (In degree.). Hlsheat temperature M Ixtwest tcmoerature 71 Mean temperature , Ml Exoaas (or ths day II Accumulated deficiency for month... tf, pumuiniH exes tnr year Z-4 PKECIPlTATiON (In Inches). Total lor 24 hours ending p. rn 0 Total for Uie tnontii 77 Accumulated excaas for moatb .2 Tal tor -the year r.,rT..r,r..T H ll Accumulated deficiency for vear ' 4 77 I Prevailing wind direction X. E. a. i ' KgilJ'ki Vwwui.y, ' K1IJIIA . a A Name In Which Ther&j Is " Something For Piano Buyers ' Chickering ! th nam that stands for pre-eminence la the piano world for ton quality and durability tin-equalled- - The Chickering Small Grand is the crowning achievement of Chickering & Son. We will be pleated to show them to you. Parker-Gardner Co., Charlotte, X. C THE UNION . NATIONAL . BANK OF" . charlott;h.c. "Jordan's on the Square." E. P. Purcell, President D. A. McLaughlin. V. Pres. NADINOLA AND EGYPTIAN CREAM THE BEST Tho only skin purifier rof'orrinieiiilofl by scicn tific. and modicnl au thorities for Hearing tho skin of all blemishes have you tried it yet? 11 H. JORDAN I CO. Tbone 7. NURSES' REGISTER F. D. A. IiOIXAIlS-TIII;S OF BEAUTY ii nd great power. Dollars cover hu iiihii defects and kchI skeletons In fainily clonets, niaklni! even tho vile reprobate jure in heurt and a social hero. kKT ik ;irr doi.i.aus provided I can earn them, and here's how I can: I sell for a reasonnhl" percentage my time, devote it to the' i are of other people's real estate , and money, relieve them of burdens' and brlnK Hunshlne and dollars to j those who test my ervicrs. C. H. NXT. F. D. ALEXANDER Piedmont Bid. 'Phones 617-643. A 10 Per Cent. Stock. We have for sale some stock In n corporation which ha Jirst jiaid 20 per cent, dividend. Al ' ways pays as much aa 10 per cent. Ia a safe, conservative concern, with a capital of $660,000. Will sell quickly a moderate ' number of shares at par. Truat Department BOmiEKX I-IFE ntrsT COM PAX V, Greensboro, N. c. Capita) and Surplus $405,000.00 K. P. Wharton. President. A. M. Bcalee, Gen. Counsel. Robt. C. llpod. Asst ManScer. GILBERT C. WHITE, C, K. Consulting CIVIL ENGINEER Durham, N. C Waterworks. Sewerage, Streets t Wa ter nitration. Sew sue Disposal! Plans, Reports, f jttimates, fcuper vision of Construction. BANDT MYERS. Consulting Kuglnecrs. Water -Supply and Purification, Beworage, Beweraga Disposal, Roads, Streets, Pavements, Watet Power. Hydro-Electrls Plants, Irrigation, Dralnaae. Reinforced Concrete. Bur veys. Kstl mates, Ptans and Specifica tions. Construction Superintended. Complete Plants designed and eon etructed. Main Office. 17.-77 Arcade Building. Greensboro,. Mttt Carolisuv . . Branch Office, Laurlnburg, Nortli CaroOna. ' :' . .." 4 . The- Merchants & Farmers national Baiik : . , OF CHARLOTTE, N. C. Capital $200,000.00, - Surplus and Profits...... ..... .130,000.00 Accounts of Corporations, Firms and Individuals ' "' , , . Invited. , i-:.';.''.'':: We Issue Certificates of Deposit Payable ') on De mand Bearing Interest at 4 Per Cent. .Per Annum if Left Three Months or Longer, We Also Pay 4 Per Cent, on Savings Deposits and Compound the Interest Quarterly." v We Want Your Business. t , . ' GEO. E. WILSON, President. JNO. B. BOSS, Vice President. W. C. WILKINSON, Cashier. Commercial National Banlt CHARLOTTE, N. C. ' ORGANIZED 1874. Capitol Surplus and Profits We solicit your business. R. A. Dunn, President. , Real Estate For vSale Vacant lot, North Tryon street, close in, size 49x198, with alley. Price for this week.. $4,500 Vacant lot, Fourth Ward, fine location. A bargain at. $2,700 10-room house, East avenue, lot 100x240; all , .mod ern convenience and a rnost desirable loeation. Price and terms at office. 10-room house in First Ward, slate roof;' all mod ern and on shady side of street. Price. . .$6,700 J. E. MURPHY & COMP'NY 43 N. Tryon. A Growing Patronage Is the Test of Good Service Our Business is Increasing Every Day On the basis of guaranteeing good service your account is solicited. American Trust Company Assets $1,400,000. Fourth Ward Building Lot We- offer for ale on easy terms one of the most desirable bnllilinK lots In Fourth Ward. Situated at 607 N. Poplar street; 47 1-2x141 and 10-foot alley on side and a I -foot alley; In rear. The lot is nicely elevated and perfectly level, and one of the best neighborhoods In the city, Our special price, 12,750. Terms 1500 cash and balance to suit the purchaser. CAROLINA REALTY CO., O. J. THIES, Pres. W. P. WILKINSON, Treaa and No. 5. W. Fifth, street Wood fibre Wall Plaster, "Hard Clinch. TUB BUILDERS FRIEND Freezing doc not hnrt; nitural slirlukage will no crack Itf water does not make It tall off; bard as stonev writ for booklet, Manufactured by ' QH21RLOTTE PLASTER GO. Writs for Bookie. The New Series The game U on, first payment w as yesterday, but they ara Just sUrted. :ThI weak subscribers wilt roll in - by the hundreds. No time like to-day. Do It at once. No matter where you live." your stock will earn Just the asms. . THE MVTVAlt a a U is the great friend of the masses. Use It and, by and bye, you'll , be happy. Don't wait until Saturday, but act while you're ' In th . notion. ". ' - v vv. ; . . ' TrtB ON LT WAY to beat the (am. It's" fair, safe, legitimate and highly prolUabl. -I :: ' : ... ' v r . s" , . : , . : ; ; E. L KEESLER, ; Treasurer Tboo lit. $500,000.00 .$308,306.00 New accounts welcomed. A. O. Brenixer, Cashier. Thone Ml. Mangr. B. RUSH LEE, Sec. J. P. LONG, Salesman. 'Pfione 609. 17 CliarkHte, X. C (S 8, Tryon SL FOR AN IDEAL LOCATION t r . V , . ...... ' --" ' -; - . Bay the beautiful home we are offerlnr In t(ie- plnea en East Seventh street) Car Una Is now, being . extended In front of the premise and will be completedJtvthe next, ten 6f to two. wee ka. " . Dweliinr has eight rooms and bath, laree front, aide and ' back porches, every - modern convenience, two-room servant house, stable .and can-lag house, all lighted ''by electricity. "Location highest nnd healthiest in the city. 'Let us4 show you the property. Price and terms at office. '.. - ' SOUTHERN REAL tSIATf L0A1 S IRUSI C0.SIPANY Capital. $75,000.4 4 Surpliu. $100,000. T. S. ALKXANDSR. R. A. VVXS. A. M. ItcDONALD. Prnsldenl. Vion President. ..... Sec. and Treaa, FIRST NATIONAL BANK r CHARLOTTE, N. 0. Oldest National Bank in North Carolinaf Government Depository. CapiUl and .Profits $550,000 4 per cent, interest on time deposits. Accoiyits so licited. HENRY M. McADEN, President JOHN F. ORR, ' Cashier, Investment Business Property We offer a brick store building close to Independence Square, leased for three years at annual rental paying 7 per cent on invest ment. This Is probably tWe only piece of business property within two blocks of Independence Square that can be bought at all. The Charlotte Trust & Realty Co. Phonc-37: afT8 Hrade T,Httl t I ll llll l !! ! 1 01 C)0000(XOCXXXOOOCOOOOOCXXXX0(XXXXXXXXXXXX)0000000000 Can You Afford a Vacation Trip If you can't afford a vacation trip this summer, let this be a hint to you: , Open an account In our Savings Bank, add a little each week or each month and next summer you will be able to afford th finest kind of a trip. 4 per cent. Interest, compounded four times a year. SOUTHERN LOAN & SAVINGS BANK JOHN M. SCOTT. President. TV. S." ALEXANDER, Vice Pres. W. L. JENKINS. Cashier. fxxjooooooooocxsoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo EIGHT ROOM HOUSE $4,000 Can arrange good term. B, Fourth St., all modern convenience. well located In the best neighborhood, one block of E. Trad street Easy walking distance ot square. In our opinion this Is on of ths best home we have had for a long time. Parties changing resl- dene. . . Li J jtt :!-.'-.. . . Brown & Company. 'Phone 635. THE CHARLOTTE Resources $1,500,000.00. ; Our method; of doing business holds old friends and gams new ones !'. . . B. D. IIEATH, President. ' JXO. 51. SCOTT, Vice President t t J. H. LITTLE, Vice President. , : W. H. IVlTTlf, Cashier. A Pine Buomec&lEditr ' 1 'About 60x111, on block from Tryon street, one and a half blocks from 8elwyn. , ' - , 5 s. ' " Suiuble for' liglit . manufacturing warehouse or machinery business. This Is a tin central lot, on of the Very few. now offered for sal la th heart of th city.'. ." 'v . ' . . ' ' ' . . For particulars, e ' ' , ' .. . .'. "' , - - .. F. G. ABBOTT & QOMPANY 203 N. Tryon St. NATIONAL BANK 5P 4-
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