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chaelottj: daily. oesi:rvj::t;, nuiiEN mi bemain Pastor T the First Baptist fchurch , Deride to DeeUM ; CaU to - tb : ,' Largeart and Hast Influential Churcb tit ttHi Soutbcm Baptist Convention v Salary About Double That Ite Mmi to dwrtotto Coafwtloo , . , ', JklccUna; Follow " Morning fccrvtee .,: and I alitor la Urged to Remain " Had FractlcaUy lMK-tdcd t Accept. v Like thunderbolt from unclouded y sky. stirring hundreds to an Intensity of feeling not often exhibits, and coming as tba cjmax of a quarter hour Ct concentrated feeling and prayer, mi the decision of Rev. Dr. H, H. Hulten, who, standing in the O ' pulpit of the First Baptist church, " r' yesterday at 1J:I0 closed the door of ' expectant opportunity, and promised i ? to -decline the overtures from a church which ha declared la "the ' r throne of the Baptist Convention." A round of applause, hesitant at j first leat the proprieties be violated, i- - yet not repressive and growing In '- vplfme swept over the building. The , pastor's audden decision swept away , the- uncertainties and the overshad- i -. owing fear of threatened dislntegra ' ', , tlon to which a church made ebep herdless at a critical stage of Its -.- carter would be Inevitably exposed. , ' There were few dry eyes in the audi '' ' enop as the significance of the preach-' , er'a few simple words were compre- f bended. Announcement of the call to the pastorate of a distinguished gouthern church was made by Dr. Hulten Fri day night first to a meeting of deacon- Publication was given it Sat urday morning and since that time only expressions of regret at the, pos sibility of a severance of the pastoral relations were heard bv the members . of that and other congregations. Dur- ' Ing his three years Of service the Baptist pastor has accomplished much for the growth of his church and has won a reputation as a pulpit orator of the flrat rank. Mr. W . C Dowd .called to order a congregational meeting yesterday im mediately at the conclusion of the morning service, Mr. 3. A. Durham.' V was called to the chair. Mr. Dowd apoke several minutes, expressing profound regret that the possibility of a change had come upon the congre . cation and indulging the earnest hope that Dr. Hulten would decide to re main In his present field of labor. For him to leave, just now. It seem ed to Mm. would be little short of calamitous to the church. He called on several others o( the congregation , each responding with a few remarks. Through all ran the aame note of re gret, of conviction that the pastor's duty lay here in Charlotte. , A. HARD QUESTION. 0 "But I don't feel like sayinj much v. wnw wjr ur wiv uinvr, miu v. y l. x. ' 8. Franklin, superintendent of the . Baptist Sunday school. "For the rea- v Bon that the opportunities In the ' ' church from which the call has come are so great, the field Is so large, and the general considerations are so - - tempting that the problem become a serious one for Dr. Hulten. I rrten ' tlon these things In order that the congregation may view the matter fairh. may see the position In which Dr. Hulten Is placed and may be aole, If he decides to stay here, to realize the sacrifice which he is mak ing "1 am proud," said Mr. C. E. Mi ton, "to be a member of a church which has for a pastor a man who " can receive a call from the congre gation which has called our minister." When a minister receives a call lo - another church, he continued, there arc always a njailtr jf things to bi borne In mind. Among the most - Important of these are the oppor tunities for efficient service. These at the prospective church are admittedly .. great, but, considering the status of affairs of the First Baptist church of this city, which is In the mid it of "i. the work of erecting a splendid new' atructure of worship, he' believed it ' was his duty to remain here, where .. the lield Is ripe unto" harvest. Mr. Dowd then led the congregation In prayer that, the right de t dlslon might be made and that if It were best, the congregation should not be left without a leader. RENOUNCES LAUDABLE AMBI TION. Dr. Hvlten, who had been silent, stated to the right of the pulpit dur ing these declarations of a congrtga tion's esteem, arose and entered in pulpit. His face waa set and de termined. "For three years I have been the vast or ot this church." he said. "Dur ing this time four prominent churches of the Southern Baptist Convention have sought my service. None of them Impressed me at all anl I gave them no consideration. I would not even allow negotiations to pro ceed. The other day there came, ab solutely unexpected, and unsolicited, an overture from what is In reality the throne of our Southern Conven tion the only church in all our or ganization which really touches ami Impresses not merely Its local fiald. but the world." This Invitation had given the preacher pause. The opportunities fur good in a field ro large, the pnel f tlon of eminence in the Master's serv ice had seemed to him perhaps to di T, ' rect htm there. "But this morning In response to - your wishes expressed I close the ... door of opportunity and will remain t with this church." ,., .- .' There Is no doubt that Dr. Hulten tutd almost, If not completely, made v p his mind to accept the call and It . .i"ws only the situation an present--'. od In the solicitations of his rongre cation and Its representation that .'duty called him here which Induce V - him to iiia change of plans. 1 The meeting was turned Into an . la formal reception, scores . of thoso present congratulating Dr. Hulten o,i his decision to bide yet awhile with them.- It is said that the position de- rllned carried with It a salary more '.:. than doable that now received. . -Whj I Am a Irebytrrian." Brr. Dr. A. A. McOeacay, the newly Installed pastor of the Becond . Presbyterian church, preached to his congregation yesterday morning on the theme. "Why I Am a Presby terian." outlining brilliantly and very attractively the cardinal doctrines of the Presbyterian Church. He touched upon the several distinguishing fea tures of "the Presbyterian faith as compared With other evangelical v ChcheaVj. Thejflbwonrae'waa enjoy ed by the line crowd that heard him. Opens Cotton Tarn and) Cotton Cloth -, ; Department. The American Commission Com ranT, of Atlanta, Oa, one of the moft progress! ye aad ubstaBtlal Cro r rna of the kind la the South, has ; ft opened a cotton yarn and cottoa ', -h department with Mr. Charles J, tf'ie3n charge. Mr. Tarpie Is - an port la his line, conservative and i '. the aame time aggressive, and an r his direction thla featara of trade .' the Americas- Com mission should fitly proTT. The offices of .the 'i-fi nmUslon Company - are . rrauoassi ;. .. '-.' r TARXIT OJf OOTTOX GOODS.'y Ofllcm of American Cotton Manafae tmrrs Aeaootauoa Vrgo Members to Bear in Mind b Importance) ol f Present TarUT Agitation, That the officer ( the American Cotton Manufacturers Association are alive te the importance of tbe present agitation looking to a maintenance it not an Increase of the present . tarMt schedules on all cotton goods save yarns of finer counts, jEOa and above, which should certainly be advanced In accord with the request of the committee which appeared before the ways and means committee of the House two weeks ago, la evidenced by the following letter which has Just been sent out from toe Association offices in this city to all members: To the Members of the American Cotton Manufacturers' Association: The Importance to eotton manufac turers of the United States of the present consideration of the tariff question, particularly on cotton goods, cannot be overestimated, and lor the best Interest of all manufacturers, the greatest attention should be paid to the matter while it Is pending before the committee and during the time It is befoae'Congress. The committees from different cot ton manufacturing organisations. which appeared before the ways and means committee on December 1st. pleaded for a continuance of the pres ent tariff ob all characters or cotton coods, except fine yarns. They aske.l that the class be changed on certain numbers of fine yarns, which would mean a alight Increase in the present duties. It la of prime Importance that the duties on sloth be maintained in ac cordance with the present schedule, If not increased. Foreign countries have much advantage of us in export ing cotton cloth, and on account of the export trade being particularly dull at this time, foreign countries would naturally ship their goods to America in event the duties were de creased, and such goods would come in competition with American manu factured cloth at the expense of the American mill. Insomuch as Amerl ran trade la at thla time almost en tirely at home, no stone should be left unturned that this trade should be maintained at It's present stand ard. It Is of greatest Importance that each of you keep In constant com munlcatlon with your Congressmen and Senators with the end In view of maintaining the present tariff on cot ton cloth and on coarse numbers of cotton yarn and on the slight change proposed by the different organisa tions on fine yarns. This office will be glad to be of whatever service possible In securing Information that you may want Toura very truly, T. H. RRNNIK. President. C. B. BRTANT, Secretary and Treasurer. FROM TUB IVTTT.1IUP FTJEET. Mr. riiifer Quinn Write Kntcrtaln lngly of Uie Trip of tlift HI Fleet and Uie Iteorption at Yokalioma. Mr. Phlfer Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Quinn, of Salisbury, who for a year or more has neon in the navy, writes relatives in Charlotte of the Kearsage'a experience while the fleet waa making for Japanese waters. His letter la dated Yokahoma. Japan, Oct. 17th. H says: "We dropped anchor this morning after run of six days of the roughest weather any sailor, old or young, ever had. One day from the Philippines a typhoon struck us. We kept up with the fleet for a day. but our gallant-masts waa almost carried away and we had to stop and take it ilowa V loat the fleet, but kept ateamlng at about six knots. We rocked to an angle of 12 degrees. The old Kearsage was toss ed about like a leaf. The third day we loat our gig. The Kentucky loat one of her life boats, the Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Virginia two each. Three men went overboard. One was lost. One man died on the Missouri of heart disease. We had, aa you see, an exciting run of 1,700 miles. "We dropped anchor here this morning at 7:60. A fleet of twelve large steamers came out and eacorted us in. Big mines were touched off, Are works were set off and other dem onstrations in the way of welcome, given. The Japa gave each of us a map of Vcfltahoma ani Toklo; pota)i with stamps on them, and a silver medal. In Australia we were each given a gold medal as a watch charm." EX-JUDGE NEAI5 WORK. Prominent Jnriwt Understood to Be Slated For Associate General Coun sel of Seaboard. It is currently reported and general ly credited that ex-Judge Walter H. Neal, of Laurinburg. who resigned the Judgeship last week to enter "the iter vice of a laije corporation" will become an associate of Major John D. Shaw, of Rockingham, 'general counsel of the Seaboard Air Line Railway Company, In thf near future, his office doubtless beinr that or as soclate general counsel. Judge Neal In admittedly one of the first lawyers of the State, a gentleman of fine le gal mind, 'splendid training end long experience and possessed or rare Judgment in the handling of Im portant matters of legal business. Ma jor Shaw has been one of the leader at the bar for many years ano should such an arrangement as that sua-R-ested be perfected, it would re lieve him of much worry and respon sibility. Judge W. J. Adams, or Carthage, -who succeeds Judge Neal, U quite well known in Charlotte. He Is recognized as a Jurist of undoubt ed parts and pre-eminent ability. ' Xegfo Whacks Companion With Knife In a personal embroilment follow ing a heated discussion or athletics or some subject equally Inflammable, Jack starnes, of color, flashed a knife yesterday afternoon and badly slashed Tom Moore, also colored, with the implement of steel. A number of cuts were inflicted on the man's back. which had to be sewed. Up by aur. geona, the work being done . In the Dollce station. Starnes escaped.. The' affair took place about the corner of ... . . - . , . . ., Mint street ana ino tsoumorn .nan way, it is thought that both were tbe worse slightly for Irabfbatlon. Decorations For Chrfatmaa gervlcem, The decoration of- St." .Tatar's Enisconal church for Christmas serv ice will begin at St. JohA'a ChapoL North Poplar street, Tuesday, Decem ber lth, and on every 'day and even ing nntil completed. Every member of the congregation u aaicea to as sist in the work, . . . . .. ' .-. MED1CIXK THAT 18 MEDICINE. "I have Buffered a good deal with ma la Ha and stomach oempleinta, but I have now found a remedy that eiecpa sne -wail, and that remedy is Electric Blttars:' a Mdietne that is' medicine lor stomach and uvertrouble,' and foe run down coo dtUone," says W. C -KteaUer. et JIalll day.' Ark,'- Electric JSiUers. purify, and nrlch the blood, tone up tbe nerves, end rmeert vUror aad eaergy to the weak. Tour snonev Wilt tm refuadad 11 it talla ia 'help you. SOc at W. U Hand A Co.'s 'Arum tiara' : ' ' " . CHECK FLASHER .ARRESTED. Man Who Swindled Charlotte . Hotel - Men Oat of More Than 2(H Captured In Wwfolnften.s j.v , A cheek-flasher who. registered In Charlotte it various timet- tinder varloM names, tbe ' mos frequent being Doyle, and who swindled the local hotels rut of at least, f 100, has been arrested In Washington, One of the local hotel managers stated to an Observer man, last night that this feUow Doyle, binder bis fifty-Odd aliases,, had relieved Southern , hdtr men ef at least $8,000, to say nothing- of hotels in other sections of the country. Charlotte's contribution of over $100 is rather small, considering the relative importance and slse of tbe town. The following la from The Hotel Register: "Some time ago the Hotel Patten, Chattanooga, requested The Hotel Register to publish a portrait -of a hotel swindler, which was done. People everywhere will he gratified to learn that 'the result has been that the swindler, Doyle, Brandt, Jonesi Oliver and about fifty other aliases, la hold by Major Sylvester, superintendent of police at Washing ton, where he was arrested after passing three checks on three dif ferent hotels there. He will receive the limit of the law in Washington, after which the Washington jailer will turn him over to the sheriff at Chattanooga. "The Hotel Patten management la to be commended for its constant chase after this fellow and a cor respondent to The Hotel Register says; 'A little more helpful publicity from the hotel clerks and cashiers of the country at large In all cases pertaining to bad checks would be of great benefit Ho all and prevent a great deal of this promiscuous cash ing of checks, which in some cases foots up to quite a large sum at the end of the year when the balance sheet is made up.' " CHRISTMAS EXERCISE HELD. Dellghtfjnl Service at Uie Presbyterian CollettaOSi nli i day Afternoon Ad dress By Rev. Dr. Mrtieactiy. The many friends of the Presbyte rian College who attended the Christ mas exercises given In the college auditorium yesterday afternoon, had a delightful foretaste of the approach ing holiday season. Mr. H. F. Ander son opened the. exercises with an ex quisite organ composition by Saint Sdsns, entitled "The Swan," and this was followed by Dudley Buck's "My Redeemer and My God," sung by Miss May Penfleld, whose beautiful voice was at its best. Miss Penfleld looked very handsome, wearing a becoming gown of black voile with net yoke and sleeves. The college - musurgla sang three bright and Inspiring songs, and also a very lovely Christmas anthem, with a soprano obllgato by Miss Pen- field. Rev. Dr. A. A. McOenchy. pas tor " of the Second Presbyterian church, made the address of the even ing and it was a gem and a Joy. Mr. McQeachy said If he were to do the conventional thing he would probably give tne young ladies a talk upon some such text as "Awake M Love," from Solomon's Song, or "The Voice of the Turtle is Heard In the Land." He aald he might be expected to de vote the time to scattering- religious bon bons and scriptural confetti, but he chose rather to speak mora earn estly, more seriously. And he told the young ladles to be positive Chris tians and to always live up to their principles. The talk was very wise and v.ery witty and was listened to with earnest Interest by every one. rne programme was brought to a cloae by "A Christmas Song" by Ori son, rendered delightfully upon the organ by Mr. Anderson. Rev. Mr. Knox to Begin Meeting. Bey. John P. Knox, of the A. R. P. church at Columbia, 8. C, will begin a week's preaching at the Villa Heights church to-night. Mr. Knox is a native of this county and one of the strongest ministers In the First Presbytery of the denomination. The Villa Heights church Is under the ministerial care of Rev. John A. Smith. Of the East Avenue church, and la in a flourishing condition. Three Year-End - i Bargains One Artistic Stieff, slightly used, only One Beautiful Shaw, slightly used, only . Q300 One Kohler & Campbell slightly used, only Inquire at. once if you want a .chance at these bargains. y,: I chas. r.i. stibt ;iy Manufacturer of .tho'fTa - '.-7--X ; : - t- f-nn' 'i ABTISTI0 , fmEFfVpHAW '. y , ThAXER PlASOS.f w : 5 West Trade St.; Charlotte, IT. 0. - C. IL TOTUOTH, Mgr. HAD TJIREE-COB3TERED FIGHT. Mitch fiharpa, Tor ft parity, Will Do Before Recorder Tide Moraine;, :; Atom With gv C. Klnrald and W. H. Kennlngton, , ,v d . j t " , A three-cornered fight between W. H. Kennlngton. Mitch Sharp aad B. C. Klncald, all white,' resulted in (he arrest of the three combatants, all of whom are charged with an affray. In addition, the two latter are charged with intoxication. . Plato drunken ness la the allegation against 1 jr. , M. Meroer and J. Houston. Profanity Is the breach 'of good, tastecharged against f. C, Dullo. K': -,4- The case of' Robert Wilson, colored, will coma p for trial this morning before the recorder, who will hind the defendant over to court, to answer the charge of robbery, aad larceny. This is the cast of the man found possess ed of knife and pistol stolen from the homo of Mr. 8. a Caldwell, In the county. The negro will claim, by way of defense, that he got the ar ticles from some ont else.. The spe cial ayent 'from Monroe, who re lieved him of the pistol, hat been to the city and sworn that it it the ont he took off the negro. Consequently bt will not bo hart for tht hearing. At to East A venae BltuUtiilc It la understood that th petition for hitullthlc paving, which some of the residents on East avenue have started, la being largely signed and the prospect for securing permanent Improvements on this beautiful atreet are considered good. The. board of aldermen without much question Till agree to have the work done In the Immediate future, If a majority of the holders of property abutting on this avenue sign tht petition aiking that such be done. Vet crane Invited to Academy. Manager John L. Crovo, of the local Academy of Music, has extended an invitation to all the ' old soldiers of the county to attend the perform ance of the Button and Bailey Stock Company Wednesday afternoon. It Is desired by Mr. Crovo tbat as many of the veterans as can possibly attend will witnett the play of tht after noon. y!s." "tie H at Hawle; This Store's Policy The beat of drugs and medl clnos proven by test. The best of service the one desire to please and satisfy at all times. Absolute reliability well trained, well-educated, gradu ated prescription men. Lowest pricesthat can pre vail for always highest quail- No delays deliveries made anywhere any time. Absolute satisfaction In every transaction why not try us? 'Special attention given to mall orders. Hawley's Pharmacy TRTON AND FIFTH STS. Phones IS and ISO. Academy "Advance Salt. Wiley's Waxlne for Kitchen x and all other Wood Floors, Linoleum and OilCloths. Torrence Paint Co.- lO NORTH TRTOJl. A r. I Give Her a handsome Bag, a Card 6 Case and. Diary com- S bined, or a Music Roll, or a Leather Hand I Writing Case. Gi r. - '5 ive TT' ', Jclim a ? Collar Bag, a 'Card Case'br a Bill Book. : 5 . What is . a more .use- jj ful "present than a foun- g tout reu vr ;y Xiu , ' Gentleman! , ' T : -' r ;Ouf ".line "of plainj gold band and filigree is ther most complete twe have ever had. - . Stcr.3&B:rri.igerCo.sl .. .41 , .... II Booksellers and Ftstlonere. it pay clea::i:;g PROM Ult Sometimes wt have to wait " wait until our customers art In s big- hurry, ". - "' Then they coma to ut with an article that they want dry cleaned at once. , , . Often wt can do It, always do if we possibly can. But holidays bring; a rush of work to us, Qet your work In early, and avoid any chance ef . troublesome delays,, T - dlsanriolnted. - ; . '- s , . V . Jf you're earlyr yoaU' ha . easily. . accommodated- Jt you're lata, we'll still sfcoramo- : data you It . it It at all pos sible. . i? . . . - $.i"-Ofii' "' I' . (lharlqtte : Stcani iMndiy Launderers, Dyers, Clcaaers, tlVaVmth Tryoa BV ' L Nye Hutchison & Son INSURANCE 1 ': ... FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT OFFICE If a. t Rant Baddlng. Btfl Tttoat 4S0S, ilt'OH1t)tllt t' IF IT'S WORTH I "HAVING wt have It Thu moat com- T 1ksk llnaa at TIaI4Hbw flALI twkA til j-" -w we a iuiiud; uum a u T Stiver Novelties In the State. T X . Look through our stock, lit 7, . worth of goods GIVEN away I December 24th. Oet coupons T with every gash purchase pf T I GARIBALDI, BRUNS o niVAti & 1)1 AUK I ww triiivn OPEJT VAT NIGHT. tMvvfitttttHTvH "Ufhen you need either Ribbed or Window Olass, and Putty, to repair tbe broken glass 4n your mill sash, Wt can supply your needs In s.nyv size or quantity, and make Immediate shipment from' our stock here. Inquiries solicited and esti mates cheerfully furnished. BF. WITHERS v Distributor s BTJJLDEBS6rP'PI4KS, -.' Charlott, J. Cv-. GOLDCfj GLORY TALKS ''U -.' r- i , ' Perfect frylnf rterulrtg' hot, ip fat, ":' .: ' '- : '- '.- Tho.foo4 must ba pubtnerctd 'i nd; teartd linmedlatelyl be-; ' fort- tht grtato eaa. took la-or Ttht juleet' soak tut v'i-trys j.f Hot, "deep" fat friagt tender,' Julcyf' wholesome. J lrd fat fHes heavy, toggy, uuslghUr. . Indigestible, : Why?, . Because lard fat burns Up he . fort It retches tht proper flt. '.greo of, temperature. Golden Glory Oil ' can be heated to 4(1 degreeeC Y (At- tht " hollint point lard "hums'. up. .V :XX'i. A ll ioiaen !Cot)kinglOil , Is this Ideal cooling fat because tt gets hotter, goes "farther, : coatt lera, . . c." ;V . ' ' v And also you cani strain it aad use it over and over again. ' All grocer tell it all good ,. cook use it. , v" , r l - . PsisMAti rf t fT I ft ' LtUsisswtl UlUytiUtiy Vla : Distributers. :' COTTON IVIItLS It. id : 1 ime. fei.liini about What you art going-to give your friends ; for Christmas " present. If "you Intend te giv something useful, you will make . -'mistake it you fall tt set our' Immense stock of useful and attractive -V articles for tht old and ytunc tht married and singla. ', . ' WEDDINGT ON HARDWARE CO. ' - . ' M East Trado Street. " : la ft oemfort and Joy, Wt have out for j9 ttthtr bast k burner ft hot ' oak . 'atavo or any , itylt fty -mV . 'wood or oil r tt us ahow you.' : J.N.McCaus!andSCo. ; . "IHJB 8TOVK tlinf, .'. ' . . Mtftotth TTyotv How About Handkerchiefs or Jtjosiery C Handkerchiefs put up like we have them in Christ mas boxes, half-dozen to the box, extra quality, all ! I . ' '..'"'' kinds, would be most acceptable- we have tried it." Hosiery he same way," good., jjust to look at, Christmas morning. We have every kind from the twenty-five cent quality to highest grade silks, some of the handsomest you ever saw. v ' 1 ,! , ( ED. MELLON fc , i . . . ' ... ; i. . ' ' . ,-t Z ' THE5HLESSli!iON PIANO ; Jeafc f nr;$250JX v that ' is ,' t Easy, paymcnt.if desired. 2lo rjeviation in the j - , t T; wanteL " See some of ttie pew styieiJ. ,',"-..,.. '"V v .."IJ'i-l ''wW-VaiW"-."8 4M,-iW''k'','iwiii"w i' i ForChristmas Gifts. ;- Mak e horn 3 t tractive and ' com fortable.' ' Nothing more appropriate r.i.a gift than Fur-, niture. Special display of Mission Iurnilure at saving -prices. Select now. We hold for you until Christinas. - ' ' ' . " . -. - .. . . - W ' 1 - . ' , . ,.. ' .... PARKER-GARDNER CO. STKAM and HOT WATER TfttATTXO Cold Weather i Comlnsrrt 2 tea Or A KMi I a oesjUMwfcJr , , 1 ..." 1 m ttaCJuriT tmot. co - - plumbing tad Haatlhg Contractors. s Jobbers In Supplies. Bell 'Phono ' V. 111. -Not.' and W. lfth 0b. Charlotte. K. C. , ' ( ; & . ' - ' - " V - d.-CXSX
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