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.or CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 23, 1C03. OF COMMON AUIHOBSHIP UnUS FROM XIGIIT BIDEM r r r. wan r Bcseemer City, - Self -Styled -Xl gWe"", i. similar In Many Reepectt to ihe - Editorial Worn Tbe rrognsetro Farmer. v,:.-:-,- , - -. ' - -There to reason to that the threateninf letter-rel4rtdair by r,-H o.tnrday a week a o . o?soeediece, of losio- U"ir Plants by fire, had a common orln- It WM , believed by some when "f1; episode became noised abroad thai this wh a ease of much ado-about aotUJana that the excitement wouW - blow over in a - 'Jf.dai -North Carolina -ronf stand for 1 such things." declared a prominent Mecklenbnrjr farmer to an Onrer rean when he read of the Shelby af fair, "and leaat of all the people of thla piedmont section. I am pereuad- cd that aome one f disordered mind aent this letter through the mall and that the breese will blow over In a few day. Nlht rldera won't be tolerat ed In the Old North State end I am sure that no one will be so foolhardy ' as to try Wh thing here. If any thing., we are law-abldlna- and law fearing and woe betide that man r est of men In this section that would see to commit auch a flagrant and ruthless act No community will stand ' for It moment, And this I believe Is well known." This declaration Is eminently true save at to the "breese blowlnr over In a few days." The fire haa broken out In another county under very much the same conditions and thla In spite of the most urgent efforts of the Southern Cotton OH Company to ferret out the Shelby trouble. THE LETTER ' The letter received by Mr. Orman was written in Ink, In a smooth spen cerian hand, and bore all the marks of Intelligent authorship. While the letter was -written In Ink, the enve lope waa addressed In pencil, the let ters being printed Instead of written. But two mistakes In spelling were made, both of which are significant. Smoke" la this letter Is written "stnoake" where as in the Shelby letter It appear ed "amoak." In this letter "sufficient" Is spelled "suncent." In the Shelby letter a second word was misspelled, "business" appearing "butsness." Both letters bear the same signatures. A verbatim copy of the letter to Mr. Orman follows: "Sept. 23. 1I0S ."Mr. W. I Orman, "Bessemer City, N. C. "Dear 8lrJ As you are about to pen up a new and up-to-date cotton gin In Bessemer City, we hereby advise you not to run It before cotton aoea to 11 cents a pound, or you might have the pleasure of seeln? It go up In - amoake. "A word to the wise Is suncent. "NIGHT RIDERS." There is everything about this letter which marks the author one of more than ordinary Intelligence. Consider the expression "you might have the pleasure of seeing It go up In emoake." - No ordinary person would ever have Injected the "pleasure" part A mere r statement of fact would have been given and nothing more. The errors in spelling are manifest and were put there for a purpose. This letter Mr. Orman has turned over to the secret service agents of the government and they are working on this case as well as that at Shelby. A NEW GINNERY. Mr. Orman has just put up his gin nery at Bessemer City. Last season tie and Mr. White operated a fine plant there together. This year Mr. . Orman organized a company In which . a number of farmers is Interested. Ills ginnery with Its modern equip ment and electric drive Is one of the best in this section of the State, Mr. Orman declared Saturday that he ex pected to run and gin cotton lust as long as his establishment stood and in tbe meantime that he would protect tils property In most vigorous fashion against Interference. Mr. Orman also tated that a number of farmers had called on him to denounce such law less practices as those intimated In the letter which he received. A number of the members of the Farmers' Union declared that if any night riders are discovered In their organization they will be promptly expelled and de livered over to the law. Tbe situation Is a simple one so far a the handling of It Is concerned once the guilty parties are discovered. If ana, they should be most vigorously prosecuted and punished, their ex ample being made one to deter others from like practices; if the letters are found to have been written by one person and that person is of unsound mind, he should be forthwith sent to the insane awylum and kept there tinder close watch until cured. No vacillating course or half-way meas ures will suffice. In this connection, the following from the current Issue of The Progressive Farmer will be of Interest: THE MILITARY AND GALLOWS." ' In some quarters of the bouih tbe Slight rider has made his appearance. "The seriousness of this fact caunut toe ever-estlmiud. Whatever plea of Justification he may make, the night rider Is tne symbol of lawlessness, or barbarism, of a spirit that would un dermine the very foundations of gov ernment and of public safety. .- 'This night riaer business Aiust be Hipped In the bud, at whatever cost; (or ones let loose. It would go, like a miaoignt ere in a sleeping city, to ends whereof ao man can -guess. "Certain it Is that If widespread, It nans wouta ue ruinous to the South and to the good name of her people. j -roe way would be opened for criminals and desperadoes to wreak vengeance upon the innocent of all ags and sexes; neither life nor nro- Trty anywhere would be safe; labor would become disorganised; wives and children la the farm homes would be. come the prey of ao unceasing terror ana even in tne depression of pro perty Values resulUnr from the sen eral demoralization, the loss would be collossal. ; - . . . - , "Serious as tbe situation would be In any other section, it become ten fold more serious in the Southern States -w here the presence of 10.000, & negroes suggests alt the posaibllt ties of vtime and uprising on the part of the more desperate and violent of both races, with bloody consequences and conflicts easy to imagine. 'The situation, wt repeat, la serious: aad It is Imperative that the farmers of tbe Southern States immediately make their regard for law and order ao positive and unmistakable that the !rht rider movement will end at once and forever wittx its present Inglorious Bermnlng. - "It etrong remedies are necessary, they must be adopted. , Let the threat f the night rider meet a response as cruel and b!oo5y as the conditions he would fcrlr.g shout. W'a can net nae over-much gentleness in handles; the fool wha plays x with flra above" riAv mirttinik. "With tbe night rid there Is but one way to deal the way in wnicn gov ernor Noel, of Mississippi, announces rha t wilt IoaI with such offenders. r The military and the gallows will be used, ne declares, t , Every Governor in the South, every sheriff : and. constable - and deputy should Join In tb same resolve; and wealth's produce" and so much of it we appeal to our 100,009 farmer read ers in tbe Southern States to meet this threatened danger in tne, same yini. "The South must be saved at what- rwril Of night rtderism; and it is better that severe measures be used' on tne noneaas wuo now threaten to start the movement w(t until the vll be comes, here as In Kentucky, so violent as to make officers ana jovrrmucm. cower before Its. shameful strength. "There is no more despicable char acter than the man who is at .owe a hnllv. The methods of the night rider put htm in this class; and in the very beginning the South should meet his lawless show of force with a lawful show of forces backed by unanimous public opinion , " The military and the gallows for all who would start a reign of terror in the South!" . DEATH OF MIL T. D. WALSH, SR. On of City's Most Popular Citizens trasses Away A Pioneer Traveling Man Funeral This Afternoon. Mr. Thomas D. Walsh, Sr., died at his home, No. 201 West Morehead street, yesterday afternoon' at 3:80 o'clock after an illness of little more than a week. For months Mr. Walsh had been in falling health but had continued to attend to his duties as manager of the Consolidated Cigar Stores of the city until forced to his bed by the infirmities of age. He gradually grew worse until the end yesterday afternoon. Mr. Walsh was SO years of age and Is survived by his widow and six children, namely. Rev. Walter M. Walsh, of Mount Ulla and Mrs. G. S. Rogers. Mr. T. D. Walsh, Jr., Mr. Robert E. Walsh, Mr. Clyde J. Walsh and Miss Rose W. Walsh, this city. All were at the bedside when the end came. Four sisters and one brother also survive. These are Mrs. F. A. Ramsey, of Monroe; Mrs. W. E. Pennington end Miss Mamie Walsh, of Morven; Mrs. Samuel H. Reld. of Cheraw; and Mr. Mike Walsh, of Chester, 8. C The funeraj will take place at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. W. M. Klncald. pastor of the First Presbyterian ehurch, of which the deceased- was for many years a member, will con duct the service. The Interment will be at Elm wood. The following-named will act as pall bearers: Maj. Ar. G. Brenlser. Messrs. M. C. Mayer. J. B. Ross. W. W. Ward. W. C. Powd. P. H. Phelan. John Cochrane and W. C. Wilson. Mr. Walsh was born In Marlon, 8. C. April 1st. Hi 9. Early In life he came to Charlotte and In 1073 was wedded to Miss Rose E. Williamson, daughter of Dr. E. D. Williamson, of Pinevllle. Mr. Walsh possessed un usual qualifications and was one of the most popular and successful traveling men that ever made Char lotte headquarters. He iraveieu formerly for Mayer A Ross and when that firm changed went with the M. C. Mayer Grocery Company. Mr. waisn was connected with this well-known firm for many years, in fact until ne was disabled on the railroad about four years ao. For some time past, he has been manager of the Consoli dated Cigar Stores of the city for which position he was splendidly eaulDned by reason of his wide ac quaintance and sterling qualities of character. Mr. Walsh was one r me most uonular men In the city, his friends being found In all the walks of fife. As a member of the First Pres byterian church, he was consistent in his attendance as often as possible upon the services of the church and always contributed to It support. REGULATION IS NEEDED. Reckless Driving of Automobiles Should Not Re Tolerated ciianouo and the Motor Car Industry. on. of tha city's most prominent business men. a man keenly alive to everything pertaining to the good of h. fitr tnil one of the best posted citizens In the State, had the follow ing to say a few days ago reiame to the running of automobiles in Cbarlottei If la vrr vratlfvine- to note the development of the automobile busi ness In Charlotte. It Is a part of the growth of the city that evinces the value of the good roads In the county. As we progress, however, conditions naturally become more and more com plicated. And while the automobile Is welcome. It Is Important that these powerful machines shall be handled In the city with the utmost good Judg ment and conservatism. The chauf feur Is vested with great powers and none should be allowed to run a machine who has not ordinary good Judgment and an Instinct to fair treatment to the public, especially to women and children. It should never be forgotten that automobiles and au tomobile owners should have their rights protected as fully as those of other people, yet It Is important that those who are at the wheel should always be mn selected for discretion and good Judgment, knowledge ana skill, and none others should be al lowed to handle machines which are o great for good work but also for disaster by careless handling. "None would for a moment think of tolerating anything but the best experience and Judgment In a loco motive engineer. Neither should we tolerate upon the streets a big ma chine like an automobile In the hands of stupid and Indifferent chauffeur. "No word Is here Intended to be a criticism upon the competent handl ing of the machine. Most of the chauffeurs of the city are as good as can be found anywhere in the United Btatea. and some few command the confidence and admiration of every body who rldea with them. But tha few stupid and carelessly disposed who are liable at any moment to run over somebody ought to be cut out by strict regulation. For this reason it Is the good' of the whole community that Is at sUke the ordinance pro hibiting the driving of cars by small boys should be rigidly enforced. The hazard I too great, for such lads possess neither the Judgment, the experience nor the physical strength to manage such death-dealing vehi cle under the stress of extraordinary conditions which ar liable to arise at any time In crowded streets. The ctty authorities should take this mat ter In hand at once." Homr-Comlng Day Postponed. The disagreeable weather necessi tated the postponement for a week of th "home-coming" service at Tryon Street Methodist Sunday school, where a special afternoon's exercise were to be given yesterday at 3:10 o'clock. There was a song by the primary class. Mr. Pickens, and an Interesting recitation by little Miss Evelyn Henry. The more elabortej programme waa dispensed with. Thla Included music and short addresses by speakers of th Sunday school A THItEEjCORNEREp AFFAIR.. Cnusnal CbmpUoatlon Throws a Veil of Mystery Over the Plight of E. M. Brown, Colored, Who to Charged With- Checkins; Another Man's Trunk. -y r - . :,. . I Peculiar i the cake of V.. M. Brown, a colored man who says his home Is In Columbia and that he himself is a much aggrieved person, the victim of circumstance, an over-creduuty ana an over-wllllnrnss to oblige. Brown say that yesterdt y about noon he was at the Southern Railway passenger station preparing to go to spartan burr when a nerro named Bill Wll Hams accosted him. After the time of day had been passed and ret urn e a, Bill asked the South Carolinian to do him a favor.- ' r . "See this trunk here?" asked Wil liams. !". i Brown saw. It m a. good-six trunk and "hefty." v . -: - "WelL It's this war. fm going to ride the ' blind baggage to Columbia and I want you to check this truna Just like It was yours Instead of mine and give it to me when you get to Columbia .. . - Th request was granted and Brown had the trunk checked as his own. Meantime Williams ; disappeared. Entered now a third person and the plot thickens. A colored fellow from Ashevllle entered claim to tha trunk, demanded that it be turned over to him and carried Mm point Brown was unable to contest his ownership. his explanation waa unsatisfactory to the railroad folks and he waa cartea off to the lockup. - . That's Brown's side or it. The train of the matter to purely a thing of speculation. It might have happen ed exactly as he says. Or it might be that he was merely doing for him self what be represents Williams to have done ' and Williams may be a fictitious character. It will be decided this morning. The Ashevllle man haa departed with his trunk. MtXTTPLE MISDEMEANORS. The necordr's Court This Morning Will Do a Rushing Business, rrom AH Indications Retailing; Disor derly Conduct and. Intoxication Are the pits -Into Wnich the Unwary rail. A rainy Sunday in prison was yes terday the fate of not a few. It would have been the fate of more had not they been so fortunate aa to have th price of bonds, which, freed tnem from yet other bonds. Here I the array of warrant whose cases will come up for a hearing this morning: Lonnle Giles, colored, stands charg ed with retailing liquor to J. D. Walker, white. George Wiley, col ored, is charged with Intoxication. J. H. Johnston, white. Is alleged to have been drunk and disorderly. George McCpllum Is said to have assaulted Ssm Culp. Both are col ored. W. L. Muse and B. L. Rogers. who were riding a motorcycle, are chsrged with exceeding the speed limit within the fire limits. Ernest Cathey, colored, will fare an allega tion of undue Intoxication. Alex Wallace, colored. Is Indicted In two rases for retailing whiskey to Holland Forney, who Is In turn charged with disorderly conduct. Wallace rives for the express company. Lizzie Har grave and Ernest King are charged with disorderly conduct. The woman is said t6 be not Intellectually bril liant and became engaged In a rock throwing content with the boy. One of the rooks thrown by the latter broke a window pane on College street. The boy was liberated on bond Saturday night. C. C. Banks, a negro boy, is charged with violating the ordinance which forbids the rid ing of a bicycle without a bell. Frank Poplin put up a bond against a warrant charging '.he beating of a board bill. Jim Edwards, Lucy Ed wards and Mary Edwards are charg ed with disorderly conduct. Splendid Streets For Salisbury. "Salisbury is gome to have the most attractive-looking streets In this sec tion of the country," said an Obser ver traveling man yesterday. "The city Is authorized to spend $50,000 a year for three years, rne good work Is going on. Fifty thousand has been spent already and $100,000 more will be invested. "About twenty blocks of streets and sidewalks will be put down. The streets are wide and In their new covering looks well. Mr. J. W. Webb has charge of the work." Never Mind what may be said to you against the Stieff Piano by dealers, deal ers' agents and pernaps some of the dealers' friends. VJe Have been in business 66 years and our artistic pianos sing their own praise. If There is a better piano than the STIEFF is not on the market at the pres ent time. Don't buy an inferior piano when you can " get the Artistic Stieff direct from its maker without the middleman's profit CilAS. f.l. STIEfT Manufacturer of tbe Stieff and v Shaw, the pianos with the ; sweet tone. ; Southern Wareroom 5 West Trade Street' C.H. WIIJIOTH, Mgr. ; CHARLOTTE, X. C. ; Ve.y Effective fcr lay t Blazer and Run- malic Sufferers; Th" function of th kidneys is to filter and strain the impurities from the blood, and these ptas from the system la the. form of urine., Palns In the urinary region and the small of the back Indicate that the kidneys are sick and ned treatment Neg lecvtin : such. symptoms brings rheumatism.4 . diabetes, "dropsy ,j and heart trouble, while simple ; home treatment will restore and Veep the vitnva in fin workinr order.- Being a mild, balmy healing tonic, old and young can us wun penect saieiy. On-nalf Anno fluid extract Buchul compound fluid Balm wort, one ounce; compound syrup Sarsaparllla, two ounces; mix In a bottle. Take a tea spoonful before each meat At night take another dose, , drinking plenty of water. r .v-"-. y;.;- v A local druggist advises It and says he fills It frequently for the best physicians. Buchu alon la excellent. rllla It astonishes .aU who.use.lt by 1.. ...1.1. .,.,!.. its Quick effectiveness! BIO FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA. Manager Asbury . Grating Together Best Talent In This Sectlou For Coming Muslo Festival Rehearsal to Commence fjooa. Mr. Harry Asbury is busily enraged Justtow getting the big featlvaH or chestra n shape for the coming Muslo Festival which opens In this city Oc tober 12th, continuing through the lth. Mr. Asbury states he is well pleased with th progress made and hopes to offer Uie best and largest orchestra this city has ever had for such an occasion, rourteen of the best musicians In this section have been secured, well-known musicians having already been secured from Greensboro, Raleigh. Columbia, & C, and other nearby cities. This orchestra will furnish the music for the two big choruses which wm be made up of ISO ef the best singers In this city, besides appear ing many times on the festival pro gramme. Th music for th festival has been ordered and th orchestra will begin rehearsals at an early date for the coming, event There is every assurance that the orchestra will be one of th very best ever got together in this State. Good Concert at the Seiwyn. Thoroughly appreciative was the crowd which assembled within the Selwyn's stately corridors and com modlously elegant reading room last night to attend th sacred concert by the Richardson Orchestra. Coming at the close of church services when nowhere in all the city was there aught else to cheer and edify, the muslo dispensed was most welcome. Th programme was pleasantly var ied, selections requested by spectators being cheerfully rendered. Work at Salisbury Quarries. One of the first signs of a business revival is the starting of the granite quarries near Salisbury- More stone Is being taken out there now than ever before and a force of several hundred hands Is at work. . It is said that about 125 of these stone cutters make 14 each a day. Mr. Oeorge R. Collins has charge of the quarries. Wanted A Good Wash Woman That has been th plaint of many housewives for years. Few good, reliable women are "taking ' In washing" these days, and he "Family Wash" laundry service has been de veloped to supply the need. When we do your week's washing, you know that It Is thoroughly, carefully, sani tarily done. When you send It to a wash woman you take chatneea. Charlotte Steam laundry Lanndrrcrs, Dyers, Cleaners, S19 South Tryon, BC ' WHAT DO YOU WANT Stomach Happiness? COLDKX GLORY COOKING OHj Is an insurance agency, with boundless assets of health and happiness. Take out a policy v now. One quart can for a starter costs but ti cent. If you fry anything,' GOLDEN GLORY COOKING OIL is de signed by nature for tbe pur : pose. . ... - ' - - . Some people think fried food is Indigestible. They are right, but their frying is wrong. 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It is a luxury to sit in them. '.Special bargains in Leather Library Suits of -three pieces, consisting of one Sofa, one Rocker snd one -Arm Chair to match. V " Look where you will, but you will find no such values as we offer. Par iic':'-GordnQt;' Go. For Every Man v We mean by that that there is not a fancy we can't fully qualify for. There's, a long range of prices, and youH . find that" every, advantage; we claim yon gain. , We have all the new i models in suits for men of every ; age extreme models .for the young ' 'fellows' conservative styles for those of con-' servative tasteal ' You 11 find more char acter and style to our ; clothes than ready-to- wear has ever repre- 'A Come and "see the ; new"; -ivies just receivea. A pur chase ef this Piano means a ' : x.e. m i . . time. - . . 1 We sell cheaper ; Pianos also. , Write for catalogues. 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