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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER,. NOVEMBER CO, 1003. Zl;t(llwloUtQb$ttvtt. TnibUsbereV D. A. TOMPKINS. EVERY PAY IN THE YEAR .SUBSCRIPTION PRICE; , , paiiy One year - IS-M Biz months ....... Hires months 100 One yeat uoo : Eix OMntha - three months P1H1.IKH1.RS' ANNOUKCEAUlNT v No. M Souta Tryon street. Telephone numbers: Business office. Bell 'phons , H. city editor's office, Bell 'phons 134; nsws edltoi-ii office. Bell 'pbons 134. . A subscriber If ordering tns address his paper changed, will plsass indi--' -cats the address to which it la going , at tbe tints hs asks tor tbe chang 10 b made. Advertising rates are furnished on . application. Advertisers rosy feel sure that through the columns of this ' paper they may reach all Charlotte and a portion of the best people la this State and upper South Carolina. ;" - This paper gives correspondent as . wide latitude as It thinks publlo pol ' Icy permits, but it ts in no case re . sponsible for their views. It Is much preferred that correspondents aign their names to their articles, especlai , ly in oases where they attack persons or Institutions, though this is not de manded. The editor reserves the right to give the names of oorrespondsnts When they are demanded for the pur pose of personal satisfaction. To re ceive consideration a communication - must ba accompanied by the true Bams of the correspondent. MOXD.iY. NOVEMBER 0, 10. A FRIENDLY PASSAGE WITH A cairnc. In a courteous and well written communication to The Raleigh News and Observer of yesterday Mr. P. W. GlldsweU. of Reidsvllle, criticises the attitude of The Charlotte Observer to ward Col. Bryan, to whom he thinks : It "has never been able to do exact .. Justice." We trust Mr. Glidowell Is . wrong about this for while The Ob server has not been able to approve of Mr. Bryan it has never meant to be " unjust to htm or to discuss him In any spirit of personal hostility for It " entertains the highest respect for him : On account of his personal worth and flits of Intellect. He has In his publlo career advanced so many fantastic - notions. Insisted upon them for a time - and then abandoned them, that w could never entertain a high opinion of his Judgment or regard him as a safe leader of the people. Convinced of the unwisdom of nominating him v this year, we gave before the conven tion the reasons for the conviction but when he was nominated on a plat ; form un-Democrgtlc In no particular, . and ald that If he were elected ba would regard the platform as binding fnr what It contained and also for Its omissions, It fell In without further protect and gave the cause all the help . of which it was capable. VMr. GWewell says "If Mr. Bryan was worthy the supnort of The Observer rwben 4 candidate with hopes of vlc ; tory he- deserves no condemnation at ' tta hands In defeat" None of pur criticisms since the election have re lated, except Incidentally, to the past, but to the present and to events refer ring to the future. We were willing i for by-gones to be by-gones, but have , thought and still think that having ' bad three nominations and falling In aach election he should not put him self In the way for 1912 but renounce his ill-starred ambition, thank the JDemocratlc party for the honors he has received at its hands and say to It that for the future he would be found : la the ranks and that his efforts and those of his followers, to the extent that he could control them, would be ': given to the election of the ticket four years from now. Instead of this he t has given out In tprms which nobody 'has misunderstood that he stands ready to resume the leadership In the next fray. This Is unbecoming of , Mr. Bryan and embarrassing to the party and we have felt impelled to oar - We quote our friend again as saying that he writes for "no fuss with The Charlotte Observer." There will be ROfues. Mr. QlldewelU we think. Is . wrong as to the basis of his criticism but It la a perfectly legitimate as well as a polite criticism of a public journ- ' al relating to its discussion of a pub lic matter and we could not in reason BIO an objection against It except aa Mated. THE PRIMARY OBIJGATION. - Th binding lorce of the primary Obligation la an acute question in Richmond as well as Atlanta. In the la tier city, as is well known, Jeema aoeured the primary nomination, then get Jag and proceeded to paint a certain district of the town even red der.' than it was. His performance was so entirely outrageous that a great many It may be a majority of those who participated in the pri mary maintain that they are absolved and may rote for Maddox. In Rich mond the same question, as Is shown (by this Quotation from The News Leader, comes up In another way: "Will a Democrat who voted for Tart 1hln veer, repudiating the primary pled re. h permitted to participate in the next Iemocratle primary? "Will a- professed Democrat, who did riot vots m the last primary election, and v bo supported Tart la the November elec tion,, be permitted to vote in tbe next imoemtic .primary? These- questions Were put to Major Mile H. Martin, tho new chairman of the city DessQfrmtlo committee, by a r prrer ef Tbe News Leader to-day. "The new chairman was naked to make the attitude ot the committee toward the so-called Tait Democrats snore plain. He was asked to define more, dearly some of the statements mads in that speech. "He refused. - He said hs was ualumg t discuss tho Question." Tho Atlanta newspapers re unani mously against Jeems and tho pri. rr.ary pledge; toe Richmond papers a r pear to bo lining op on different r 2 en, :X nice question Is involved and it "-ill come up In more places than ; t may hs observed that the hunt t fatalities are taking aa unusually ; start this season. ' . ? 1 XT IS A GREAT WRONG. - V The Ne we-Dispatch, - of Clinton, Sampson county, begins very agree, ably and closes very inaccurately. M follows: "As a rule The ,Charlotte Observer has been fair and one ot the most reliable dailies In the State, rJUt during the last three or four weeks of the campaign, it seems o have lost Its head and went almost wild and even tried to make its readers believe that Bryan was going to be elected." The Observer did -the best It could for Mr. Bryan but no fair-minded reader will say that it lost its balance during the campaign or Indulged in Immoderate language. As for the rest, though a partisan paper for the time being it never abdicated Its func tion as anewspaper and never said or "tried to make its readers believe that Bryan-was going to be elected." It printed trfe claims of both sides, the best non-parlsan news available, and left Its readers to draw tbeir own conclusions. The attack upon the character of a newspaper is as wicked as that upon the character of an indi vidual. Its character aa a trust worthy newspaper, one which does not purposely misinform or mislead the people about anything, is The Ob server's most valuable possession and the thing upon which it depends for existence; the thing without which it would have no right to exist. "You take my life When you do take the means whereby I live." THE WILLIAMSON OORN METHOD There waa published in The Dally Observer Sunday and Is published In the current Issue of The 8eml-Weekly the method of corn-planting, plowing and fertilization originated by Mr. E. M. Williamson, of South Carolina, and practiced by him and other farmers of his State with great success. The system is ef thick planting, many stalks, which are stunted In the growth, and one ear to the stalk. The Idea Is to avoid large stalks which absorb the fertilizer and the elements of the soil -which should go Into the production of the ear. Mr. William son presents the plan so simply as to make It easily understandable and we lay It before North Carolina readers for their consideration. This Is not a matter of "book farm ing" nor an attempt of a newspaper to tell the farmers how to farm, but the story of the plan and the demon strated results of its application by a practical farmer. This is a very sig nificant statement in the second para graph of tbe Williamson article: "I knew that the farmer who did not make his own corn never had suc ceeded and never would, so I began to experiment." Evidently corn pro duced by this system Is a better crop that cotton at ten cents. - THE REASON WHY. The New York Sun says In conclu sion of a reply to an Observer edi torial: The weak spot in the Southern philoso phy Is the assumption that Mr. Bryan can defeat any Democratic nominee of whom he does not approve. How does the South know this? Whsl strength has Mr. Bryan shown outside ol its im mediate territory?" None. As to the assumption, it Is born of the knowledge of the African fetishism with which Col, Bryan is regarded by thousands of his follow ers In the South and by his predispo sition as manifested in 1904. The atsL eleetlnn showed h larce inclina-H tlon in the Southern States to vote the national Republican ticket. Suppose this persists, and in addition that Mr. Bryan, hy his disapproval of it, pulls off from the next national Democratic ticket a substantial number of his fol lowers in this section, what, then, be comes of the solid south and inci dentally of the Democratic party? HOW THE LAW FARES. The Chattanooga News confidently makes these three predictions: 1. No night-rider (frill be executed for the murder of Capt. Quentln Ran kin. 2. The Coopers, father and son, and John D. Sharp, will escape punish ment at the hands of the law for the murder of Senator Carmack. J. No member of the Tiptonvllle mob which lynched three negroes in a church will be punished. In the meantime," asks our Chat anooga contemporary In conclusion. why do such things be? Is the fault with the people themselves? Are we barbarians at heart and law-deflers by trade?" Tennessee occupies the position of chief disgrace Just now, but how can the South at large which, enforcing only blue laws and their kind, has let Itself drift far toward anarchy, cast any stones? I would feel under special obliga tions to you If you wbuld omit the name of W. J. Bryan In your paper for at least three years, and, then, if Mr. Bryan should run again, you can work for him or against him as you please, but for the present let us have a rest." This Is a message re ceived by The Charleston News and Courier from a reader whom it de scribes as "one of the most Intelligent and successful business men in South Carolina" The News and Courier, much embarrassed, replies that Mr. Bryan insists upon keeping himself to the fore at ail hasards and that it ean only pray for deliverance In be half of itself, the party and the peo ple from 'the body of this death." The- Observer, many 'of whoso read ers doubtless feel like the South Car olina business man, begs to be la eluded la the petition. Tho Charlotte Observer thinks tho meeting of Perpetual President Dias, of Mexico, and Perpetual fjahdldats Bryan, of Nebraska, should, be pari Ocularly cordial Perhaps so, but quite difference, you know." Thus Tho , Montgomery Advertiser, which ihonld have considered that It to tho opposite polta of tho magnet which attract and1 shoald . bar expressed keen regret that no meeting took place. between these two potentates. WHERE WAS XOKTH CAROLINA? ' From tbo detailed report of Repub lican Nay onai, Treasurer Sheldon It appears ' that Of tho ll.tOO.eoo fund IHJ.Tli was distributed among the various Stats committees. New York State received" f:M,f7l. Thirteen other States fared as follows: Ohio, $11,745; Maine (evidently including a liberal appropriation for tho Septem ber Bute lection, that a food show ing might be made), $10,000; Dela ware, $20,000; Indiana, $61,000; Mary land, $25,000; Massachusetts. $11,000; Pennsylvania, $$0,000; New Jersey, $10,000; Iowa, $4,000; West Virginia, $5,821; Virginia, $1,500; Tennessee, $1,600; Missouri, $2,100. To the Re publican congressional committee went $0,250. These nineteen States and two Territories received $1,000 each: Oregon, Nevada, Arlsona, Illi nois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin,, Nebraska, Montana, Kansas, Wyoming, Utah, Texas, California, Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Dakota and New Mexico. Where was North Carolina when this cash went 'round? Unless some thing poured In from the Republican congressional committee, which, of course, had funds besides the $9,350 put up by the national committee, North Carolina, apparently, was miss ing. "Besides," says The Richmond Times-Dispatch in closing a laudatory review of the poetry upon which Wife-Murderer Brasch's attorneys based a plea of insanity, "Brasch's poetry is not so bad. Infinitely worse comes Into the office of The Char lotte Observer by every mail. If the author of the above lines is non com pos mentis, what must be said of the composer of the famous ode which begins: "I seen Pa coming stepping high Which was of his walk the way?' " And this from a townspaprr of An drew Jackson Andrews, a bright par ticular star In the heavens of near- song! When we consider the phllls tlniEtn of critics we sometimes enter tain serious misgivings for the future of American near-poetry. Our satisfaction is great on account of the return of Mr. J. p. Lucas, late editor of The Wlnston-Balem Journal. to the Charlotte newspaper field. He comes to take the news editor's desk on The Evening Chronicle. Mr. Lucas began his newspaper career under The Observer's roof and has done the establishment credit, having developed Into a highly capable and excellent newspaper worker. He is succeeded In the editorship of The Journal which he has brought to a high standard of excellence, by Mr. S. II. Ferabee, until now city editor of that paper. With regard to a remark by The Observer upon the Republican pre ponderance In campaign funds. The Macon Telegraph expresses a belief that the full extent of the preponder ance remains unknown. The half, it thinks, has not been told. If so, the untold major fraction would, of course, contain the real elements of interest. O for some Jimmy Hyde to give another $50,000 French ball and start a train of whatever revelations may be possible! It Is recalled by Tho Kansas City Star that the first known murder north of the Missouri river occurred In the year 1804 and that Daniel Boone was the committing magis trate. The famous pioneer from North Carolina who always moved westward whenever some one, set tling within a few miles, made him feel crowded, had assuredly made a long series of moves when he died. Our readers will be interested in the sermon on '"nhe Race Problem In the South," preaehed yesterday to his own congregation by Rev. Dr. Neal L. An derson, pastor of the First Presbyte rian church of Winston-Salem, and printed In this morning's Observer. He has through his Church relations had Intimate contact with this prob lem and Is qualified to speak with au thority on the subject The statement of a New York man ufacturer before the House ways and means committee that the tariff on pig iron alone makes American man ufacturers pay the steel trust $153, 000,000 graft each year can hardly be termed a great exaggeration. The steel trust is by far the greediest and worst swollen hog of all. Compared with it, the Standard Oil trust is a benevolent institution. This is to remind Southern cotton manufacturers that tho hearings on textile schedules fill be conducted be fore the House committee on ways and means at Washington to-morrow and next day. If they do not make their views known now, they may have cause for regret later, - The meat of the Atlanta mayoralty matter Is that Atlanta yearns mightily to elect Jeema Woodward as of yore bnt hesitates when she thinks what the Outside world win say, H ' X Rev. Charles Friend, of BeB Haven, VS, Called to bpencer. Special to The Observer. ; - " Spencer. Nov. 2. A congregation al meeting was held at the Spencer Presbyterian church to-day when'' a formal call' was extended to Rev. Charles Friend, Of Bell' Haven, Va to become pastor of the church here. A similar action waa taken by the Chestnut Hill Presbyterian . church, near Salisbury, and Rev. Mr. Friend wilt serve that charge In connection with his work at Spencer, where he will reside. v - While a formal notice of acceptance has not been given It la known tnat Rev. Mr. Friend will come to Spencer not later than Jan uary 1st. He win move Ms laraiiy hero about that tlme.wY.. ) ; Tunee-Demorrat's Estimate of Oop Is ; .-' JS.See,009 Bales. . New Orleans, Nov. 10. The Times- Democrat's estimate on the - cotton crop of 1101 to IMOO.001 bale 6ER3IAXS RESIST. INQTIRIES. Manufacturers to Whom the United X State Consuls ta That Country Ap- - peat For Information as to Their itBstneso Affairs Are as Qommuni- cUvo M Ctamo, - .rK-J' v- Berlin, Nov. $. American consuls in Germany are having slight success in obtaining; replies ' from German manufacturers respecting the cost of production of their wares, how wages are distributed, etc., as all, or near, ly all, have quietly combined to rs sist tho inquiries which 'the consuls were ordered by the State Department to make for use by the House ways and means committee in revising the tariff. , Under tho North German-American agreement, chambers of commerce In Germany may he referred to for au thoritative valuations, and several of the consuls In Prussia sought to in voke this clause in their efforts to ob tain Information; but in each Instance the chambers referred the questions to the Minister of Commerce, who replied that the data could be giv en only through the foreign office. As a consequence, a formal request to the State Department on the question has been brought to the attention of Secretary Root and remains tinder consideration at Washington, where doubt seemingly exists whether IN Is suitable that such an inquiry should be made as an act of one government to another. The usual argument by the consuls is that the Unled States desires to equallxe the tariff by taking the costs of production In America and Ger many, and basing revision strictly up on the difference. The Germans or dinarily reply that the manufacturers of no country can be expected to sup ply a competitor with Information about his business. The German official view seems to be that the American Congress is re vising the tariff solely In the Interest of Its own people, and therefore through lis own experts should study comparative trade situations and not expect foreign competitors to throw open their books. TARIFF RECOMMENDATIONS. , . , Numerous Suggestions LTnder Consid eration by the House Ways and Means Committer- Bearing; on the Readjustment of Schedules. Washington, Nov. 29. Numerous recommendations have been made for the revision of the tariff on sundries.! which was discussed at the House ways and maans committee hearing yesterday. It is strengly urged that in the readjustment of the tariff cur tains and fringes composed wholly, nr in nart. of beads or spangles be Included In the paragraph providing a duty on beads. Compositions Used for fuel in which coal or coal dust is tbe chief com ponent material also will be specific ally provided for. These coal pro ducts are at present dutiable. Manu factures of cork, artificial cork and granulated cork will be added to the paragraph imposing a duty on work bark- It is proposed to impose on emer alds, rubles and sapphires the same duty now paid on diamonds. Leather goods are to be more specifically enu merated, separtlng manufactured articles of leather from the pro vision for leather, and also mak ing specific provision for raw hide articles. Phonographs, graphophones and similar articles and violin rosm, it has been suggested, should be spe cially provided for. in kUw of the efforts being made to secure the admission as paintings. at a low rate of duty, of pnoio graphs, lithographs and cklendars.' which have been passed over with a brush, a proviso has been suggested excluding paintings, so-called,' made wholly or In part by stencilling or other mechanical process. GERMANY APPROVES POLICY. Its Attitude Toward the Far East to Identical With Uncle Sam's Ftrelgn Office Considers Agreement a High Achievement In Statesman ship. Berlin. Nov. . The State Department at Washington sounded the German For eign Office in advance concerning tne Japanese-American agreement lor tne maintenance of the Integrity of China and ef the status quo In the Pacific, and was informed that It would be received here with the fullest approval, being In the Interest of Germany aa well as the powers participating in it. uermany policy In the far East Is identical with that ef the United Btates. The Foreign Office considers the agree ment a high achievement in tne states manship of both the United States and Japan, St. Petersburg. Nov. . The American' Japanese agreement assures, according to the opinion held here, the peaceful ae veiopment of the far Eastern situation and Is certain of the heartiest welcome In Russian circles, both official and public. The approval of the Russian govern ment was assuced in advance of the pub lication of the agreement. John W. Rid die, the American ambassador, acting on Instructions from Washington, communi cated the details of the agreement to M. Iswodlsky, the Foreign Minister, and re ceived formal assurance that Russia was in full sympathy with Its objects. COST OF- THE NEXT. CENSUS. Director North. Will Have to Call For 9410,000 Mare 'inan no j-ipenaea tho Leet Time and Explains wny Washington, Nov. . The cost of taking tho next census, as estimated bv Director North, will bo $11,110,000. The director says that this is but $410,000 more than the cost of tbe census of 1100 and say that his will be accomplished "In spite ' of the enormous growth la tho population during the last decade, : growth largely contributed by foreign-born neonle who do not sneak English, a class which it to very expensive and very difficult to enumerate. It the work can be done for this sum tt will be tbe first time In the history of the nation that a census has been taken and compiled at practically tbe same cost as tne prior enumeration. The Increase, he says, heretofore from decade to decade has been about tO ser cent. - - '. I- ----: : Notwithstanding the congressional requirement that appointments be made on the basis of non-competitive examinations, the director, says- that oersonal and political pressure most In the end become the determining factor. He favors tne appointment of clerks oa the basis ol (their stand lag on tho list ot ollglblest . -; FroW Art Society to Exhibit ' Ph . , : . v taic In America, tA 'i" -r arls, Nov. It. The I oc!ete s dee Beaux Arts to arranging aa elaborate collection of canvasses by Its members to ho sent to" America early In ItOt for exhibition at. the principal cities. W. H ; Leavltt, William Jennings Bryan's son-in-law, has been asked to act as tho American representative of the society.. Mr. Leavitt, who Is en gaged in the completion of a large painting, The Last ;; Supper," tor which prominent prelates and artists posed, has not yet accepted. Mr. tavitt has announced that he in tends to resume residence with his wlfs at Denver as soon as he finishes this painting. . i -.. v. '! '-."' ' BET B. L. DATIS i?AKS HOW. TO KILL- THE BLIND TIGER Splendid Meeting at Now T. M. C. A. V Building Yewterday - Aftemoot ,; State Superintendent of the Anti- ' Saloon League Advise His Hearers to Starve the Blind Tier to Deaxh Laws Should Be Knforoed ejuo " Cera predicted For National AntU Saloon League 4Cye Arc on Char- The meeting for men at the Young Mea'O Christian' Association yesterday afternoon at i o'clock was - well . at tended. The speaker, Rev. Rw--.Ii. Davis, of Wilson, 'State superintend ent of the Anti-Saloon league, greatly pleased those present ' Mr. J. a. lone sans The Penitent in his "usual good form and was well received. ' " The subject of jev Mr,. Davis ad ores was "How to xjit ins mina Tiger." and from start to finish he held the close attention "of his entire au dlence. The speaker, in voice, gee ture, and general appearance reminds one forcibly of Governor Glenn. ,ev. Mr. Davis handled his subject well and was more moderate In his lang uage than Is sometimes the case with anti-saloon speakers. The sneaker began his address by saying that he wa tot present to taiit temperance or prohibition. He was more up-to-date. He was not looking backward but into the future. .The liquor trafflo Is not broken because the State has voted tor prohibition. There are men who will defy the pow er of the State and will try to break the will of the people. Our views on license or no ttoense do not make any difference. We must be true to the laws of our Bute. Iam here to talk about the enforcement of the law. All lawbreaker are alike. The horse thief steals horse flesh, the safe cracker steals money, the blind tiger steals character. They are all tried alike, sentenced alike, go to jail alike, work on the. roads nuke, dress in tne same stripes and are guarded by the same gun. The blind tiger is a baa citizen and a bad man. now i win tell you how to kill him Don't pat ronise him. The Bible teaches total abstinence for the Individual. The true way to kill the blind tigers is to starve them out. Another heln to ret rid of the blind tiger Is to pay the officer who risks his life in the enforcement of law, a reasonable fee for arrqet and convic tion of the breakers)f the law. Another way to kill the blind tiger to enforce a national anti-jug law. This simply requires a regulation re garding the Interstate commerce law. Here the speaker predicted a victory for the national' anti-saloon league as Congress In the near future would find public opinion so strong that sucn a law would be enacted. The speaker also kt this point took occasion to pay his respects to Speaker Cannon and predict his downfall In the near fu ture. Another good way to kill blind tigers is to have the right sort of offi cers. The leading blind tigers in a town known to the speaker was the mayor. A boy who was found drunk confessed to having secured his liquor from a magistrate. That magistrate ought to be Impeached and sent to the roads. Every good man Is not a good officer. The officer cannot do every thing. The eltUen who is responsible for placing the officer In his position is responsible for seeing that his duty is faithfully performed. It Is the duty of the cltlsens to uphold the officer who performs his duty. If the officer fails "cut off his head officially." Charlotte has a fair name. If you want to save Its good name yeu must settle the drug store business. Other North Carolina towns are watching Charlotte and its dealing with the liquor question. Men have said to me at Winston "We sell liquor through the saloons while Charlotte sells it through the drug stores." Charlotte should abolish the license on the drug store and set up a medical dispensary over which a man of the best type should bo placed in charge. The speaker also took occasion to score the doctors for the very loose way In which they interpreted the law. A blind tiger should be given a term on the roads and not a fine of $50 which he would pay beore the Ink was dry. A term on the roads was the fitting punishment for a blind tiger no matter wneiner ot was a us gro or one who were broad cloth. THE DANGER LINE. The Pretiant Primary System Threat ens the Democratio Party From Within. Salisbury Evening Post We hope Governor Glenn will not press upon the "General Assembly In his parting messags next January the enactment of a State-wide primary law. We make reference to Governor Glenn in this connection for the rea son that we have recently read that he proposed to feature this Issue in his valedictory ' as North Carolina's chief executive, assigning as his rea son thst a poor man cannot hope to a scire . to a State office under the Dresent clan of party organization There is something to be M In fa vor of Governor Glenn's - contention and much more to be said against it e e e. The exigencies may require the le galised primary system in some coun ties. In sack an event there will be no difficulty in meeting the situation for there Is a Jaw on the statute books empowering' the executive com mittees of the respective counties to conduct their primaries under law wherever It is no desired. But there will bo few -instances where the -old-time precinct and county-convention will not be sufficient However this may be, the faet 1 Indisputable that the primary plsn" ts working great harm to the Democratic party and If fastened upon, the whole Bute will Droduos discord and bitterness, that spdi eventual .defeat'"- ;Vj V The Democraue parry is an - out upon tho danger line and both In framine a plan of organisation and determining- how its nominees shall be chosen it cannot proceed" with too great cauMon.x ." -'''.' - - VHMMeSBHeMHSMHeW V.-1' IT HAPPEXEO" pi c CHART JOTOX. A Trae Story of How the Great News paper secured aa Important Jl cos her of Its Staff. - v To the Editor of The Observer:.' ,- . A yoonir man In Charleston became enamoured of a certain lass, and pro ceeded to ask tor her stand. " The prospective . father)n-law i subjected him to a rigid cross-examination and anally asked him. If ha really loved the girt --i -v ? "Love herTT exclaimed tne youth in amassment, "why. sir, I love her so much that sometimes I go six weeks at a time without a. bit ot sleep or a bite to eat..- - '- -"' - , ; Young man.' replied1 the elder one. "yon have never been worth - a cent in your life-and I "was' sfrald j yea could not earn a living, bnt , I ! now welcome yoa la my family and win also tell you where a good Job is awaiting you. - It Is In the department of history of Tho Charleston News and Courier." vn ( - - . B- C Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chatham end Mine Margaret ."Thurmond neturned last night from Baltimore, 2d., where they spent a while. ' '. v- '.V' mi ?vv & vo-Ai mi i i mi ill. i if . ,' r , .fsB" .1 ' III I I I I ''. I I 'U . V, (. l V . ' , .. " .'' "1 - A 1; J JEWELRY DEPARTMENT if I"'. -.'--' - - : We have made unusual preparations for this' year's holiday trade in the Jewelry .pepar Watches, fine Gold Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, Clocks and Novelties. r Diamonds are still high in merchandise has varied in price during the panicL Diamonds have steadily advanced, which only, shows that it is safe -to buy. Diamonds. . See our line. We have1 all the finest Solitaires, including many Fancy and Clus ter Rings, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Opals . and Pearls set with Diamonds'. A good selection of Brooches, all Diamonds and - , ' Diamonds and Pearls from. Watches We are headquarters for Watches of all makes. We carry in stock all of the best makes of American movements in Solid Gold, Gold Filled, Sil ver and Nickel Cases, fitted with Elgin, Waltham, . V Howard, Hampden and New England movements; also the new extra thin models with metal dials. La- dies' and Gentlemen's sizes. - ? 'i Fine Gold Jewelry- More of to select from in botn iu and 14-karat Gold Brooches, ; Collar and Cuff Pins, Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins, Chains and Lockets, Bracelets, all sizes and styles; Ladies' and Children's sizes in Solid Gold and Gold Filled. 1 . - " Rings of every description, Btone Kings of an combinations, Signet Rings with and without Diamonds. , ; , Toilet Ware, Silver Novelties, Uags, Jewel .Boxes, 'etc. Silver Novelties Sterling. Our Jewelry Boxes are new, ' shown before, well made and heavily plated with Sterling Silver; all fitted with lock and kev. Also at ' few Cigar Boxes in the lot All have shields on, top for monograms. . v - - ; '...:V; . . Look through our line of Silver Deposit Ware, Cologne Bottles, "Vases, fancy, pieces, new designs. Our prices are right and the quality the very best -v.;;' ' A few swell Photo Frames, -Sterling Comb, -Brush and ' Mirror Sets,' Manicure pieces to match, --Military Brushes, Whisk Brooms, Cloth Brushes, Match Boxes, Flasks and hundreds of small Novelties; '" Fountain Pens-Waterman's Ideal and Aiken Lambert's Mercantile, in Plain and Fancy barrels,, gilver and Gold' --Filled mountings. Every one guaranteed 1 ' . ; Ormolu "Gold Clocks, warranted ot to tarnish, assorted -.patterns; one and eight-day time; : and strik& move - 1 ments. . . . . . ...k...v. . .V. . . .$1.50 ty) $35.00 each' Solid. Gold and S .4 . i . ' . . .'- . ,' '. . . 25c, to. $5.00 each ' In buying our Holiday Goods we. did not overlook? our ' , r, staple lines Cut - Glass, SterlingSilvcr Plated Flat, and fHollow Ware. :We are showing four , complete pat- ' . terns in Sterling Flat Ware, including ' - the-. ; fancy . " . . , pieces. . : , - A t S , . . J i : : : 0 Do your Christmas shopping earlythe stock is at its " - best now.f Select' your gifts, have them-engraved and ' - The ilittle-Lbng Company s rA thing we sell. '-.Practical , -ana jeweiers in cnarge. - : J J'ifc-.-'- .. "".-X . .. Mail orders receive prompt attention. :-' Selection pack-' ages sent to out-oi-town customers- until: JJecember Orh ' - " -' . , " - at , . .1 V price. While every line of sizes from the smallest to . . .$15.00 to $350.00 each a variety and a larger stock hundreds to select from, Deposit Ware, 'Mesh ; All of our Toilet Ware and -''':'V"', nothing like them ever guarantee "goes with every-" Watchmakers, .Lngravers '.lLATi v i - . . r . r -. '"- '-. .,-(.. .
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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Nov. 30, 1908, edition 1
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