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. J . - ' . . .. . . Si J ' THE CHARLOTTE NEWS, DECEMBER 17, 1914. MEETING flDDPTS RESOLUTIONS AS TO UNEMPLOYED at Meeting Held Last Night Under Auspices of Carpen ters' and Joiners' Lodge a Resolution Was Adopted Cafe on All Who Could to Offer Employment. Committees Appointed to Con fer With Greater Charlotte dub to Enlist Its Aid in Starting Work and One to Confer With Associated Charities, A, a meeting held last night la Hi! 01 ar the Merchants & Farm- ' - XI TT ' i ,3 jjie auspices 01 me uiiueu Erotherliood of Carpenters and Join-p-s oi America, local lodge 1,652, Solutions were passed calling upon h citv administration to start up aiv street, or other work of a public mature they may have in prospect, call !nf upou individuals and corporations 1, j,3ye any work in prospect or re pairs to property to be made and vailins ''pen Messrs. Simmons, Over man and Webb at Washington to rjrze rbe beginning of work on the Proposed new postomce here all to 'he end that the unemployed here aav be given an opportunity to work anJ tliat there may be as- little sut uring and want as possible on ac count of the conditions brought about l,v the European war. "in addition to the passing of reso lutions two committees were appoint ed one to confer with the Greater Charlotte Club to enlist the aid ot that organization in organized ef fort to find employment for the un employed v and the other to confer with the Associated Charities organ ization of the city &nd the mayor. The conference with the Associated Charities will be for the purpose ot co-operating with that body in its work for the needy and arrange for loans from the fund it is understood to have to those who are in dire need and cannot negotiate a loan else where. The conference with the may or will be for the purpose of seeing if it is possible to begin the construc tion of a city market which has been under consideration for some time and which, if begun now would give emploment to a large number of un employed. The committee appointed to confer with the Greater Charlotte Club is composed of Messrs. J. E. Huneycutt, W. C. Dowd, Cliff Newell, Tilman McKnight and H. A. Stillwell. The committee appointed to confer with i the Associated Charities and the may '; or is composed of Messrs. R. O. Al exander, J. R. Jones and H. A. Still well. The resolutions adopted section by section follow: Resolutions. Whereas, a period of business and industrial depression and inactivity has tfeen thrust upon this nation, through international disturbances, and whereas, on account; of this con dition, into which the masses have been plunged, the working people of Jthis city and those here 'who have to aepend upon the sweat of their taces for their daily bread have been forced into idleness; and, whereas, there are hundreds of homes in this city where helpless women and their children are suffering from the pangs of hunger and the pinch of the win ter's cold; and, whereas, the working and producing people of this city and their . families are face to face with all the ills and ailments that fol low in the train of insufficient food and clothing, and stand in imminent danger of losing what savings they have been able to lay by in a life time; and, whereas, the working men !of this city are neither beggars nor j cowards yet . are unable to provide j these simple necessities for their fam- New Things-' In. Shoes Prices for at Special Holiday Trade Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes with plain toe and Fawn Top, $3.50 value at . . $2.50 Misses' Baby Doll Shoes in Gun Metal with Cloth top at $2. 50 Ladies' Gun Metal and Patent Leather Shoes in plain toe and cloth fop, S3. 50 values at .. $2.50 Ladies' Patent Button Shoes with French heels $2.98 Misses' School Shoes in Gun Metalj Vici Kid and Patent Leather, at .......... .. $1.98 Gatling Dry Goods Co., WE SELL IT CHEAP. 39 East Trade Street. Suggestive Of Gifts CUT FLOWERS, POT PLANTS BASKETS, HAMPERS, CORSAGE BOUQUETS . An unusually beautiful assortment of the season's .choicest floral offerings. 1 SCHOLtZ The Florist, Inc. PHone 1443. 306 N. Tryon. ilies and ' themselves because they cannot obtain work,' though they aire J strong ana nave tne muscle and tne willingness to work; and, whereas,! we believe that . these conditions ought to be, and must be, reme died: Therefore, we, representing the working people of this city, adopt the foilowing resolutions in the name of and in the interest of God's work ing people: . First: That we earnestly appeal to every man - who has any building to do, or any repairs to make to his property, to begin the operation at once, and give some worthy working man an opportunity to earn bread." Second: That the. city being the people's concern, we request that the city administration taTse immediate steps to begin and complete all street work that has been petitioned for and planned, in order that the working people of this city may have something to do and avoid utter ca lamity. Third: That, whereas, wealth is created and made possible solely through the cumulative energies ot the working classes of the people; and that, whereas, credit is based and maintained solely upon the pro ducing power of the laborers and pro ducers, we appeal, earnestly, to the bankers of this city to extend liu eral credit to those who have legiti mate projects to carry out; that they either make use of the regional re serve banks in supplying themselves i with currency for the relief of this commuiity. Fourth: That we request that our senators, Hon. Lee S. Overman and ; r . ivi. oimmons, ana our reprst;m.ci- tives in congress, Hon. E. Y. Webb, take immediate steps to have work j begun on the United States public ; building in this city, and this vith out further delay, parley or expla nations, in order that the laborers ot this city may have this chance to earn something of a living. A. C. BURNS, Chairman. W. H. BENFIELD, H. A. STILLWELL, Talks Made. Talks were made at the meeting by Messrs. M. W. Tye, W. C. Dowd, J. E. Huneycutt, R. O. Alexander, J. j C. Newell and others. The meeting ; was one of serious purpose and it ' was the feeling of all present that good results will come from it. There ; was inevitably some difference of ! opinion as to the best methods ot ! ! going about the relief work and some 'discussion as to what brought the n r-r i rr a oKnnl Vioti V lie. ruption of business as a 'result of the European war, in which there was manifest some inclination to ring in politics, but this soon gave way to the realization and the expressed convic tion that the conditions were practi cally world wide and that the only thing for the present to do was to work together harmoniously and; unitedly for alleviating of conditions, as they exist. Mr. R. O. Alexander pointed out that all the countries of the world were to great extent affected, be sides those engaged in war and that the inconveniences that were be ing experienced here were small as compared with suffering in some countries, even outside the warring nations. He attributed it largely to a disposition of the people to wander away from, pious paths and forget the Creator. Mr. W. C. Dowd pointed out to the meeting that the conditions here were not nearly so bad as .. they were in a great many cities in the North as well as the South, ; referring to . statements as to condi- j tions in Chicago, New York, Atlanta; and other cities. A former New York man, who recently came to Charlotte, corroborated the report as to condi tions in the metropolis. Must Work Together. All those who addressed the meet ing expressed their desire to work unitedly and with their best efforts along any line that promised to bring relief to those most needing it. Al derman J. E. Huneycutt stated that while, he held no brief for the board of aldermen, he knew he expressed the feeling of every member of the body when he said they were ready and anxious to act in concert with any plan that promised the best re- ' suits. Mr. Huneycutt stated that ar- j rangements had been made with Mr. I. G. Wright, in charge of the city's playground, whereby anyone out of work and in need could enter, his name on a list and that the city ana all the organizations would provide work or other aid as far as possible, and that without publicity. In addition to this, the meeting agreed that the names of those un employed and in need of assistance should be given to Mr. W. C. Dowd; as chairman of one of the committeesj piriitais Safe : rf W Ml SOTTSn I n Chrisbnas-' : f ' These are snappy, new Suits in short, medium and long models, the season best styles, some fur trimmed and hand tailored just such gar ments as you would pay $25 and $35 for at the smaller shops. If you need a mid-winter suit buy it at this sale and save more than half. til nstmas lira A Spca Prices. Ours is a big stock and a new stock, not ten days in our store, and each garment while representing the extreme of quality and style is most reas- onably priced. Buy Amimiig Oir Jewelry- iepartmeii At Cost Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, Rings, Silverware, Cut Glass, Brace lets, Brooches, nothing excepted. We are closing out the department. Bean New - Evening Presses. Dainty creations of Organdy, Chiffon, Lace and Embroidery. New arrivals showing the latest inspiration of noted designers that are most pleasing. For a gift or personal use nothing could be nicer , . i fflFlStlM Braes. New JHasdkerchiefs, Neckwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Handbags, Shirt Waists, Sweaters, Bath Robes, and Silk Lingerie in Holiday Boxes for Christmas Gifts. Store Open Evenings till 9 O'clock until Christmas. km: A 1 UTTLE-LONG CO.-BepartmeMt Store. :Pilf j liE58 ft Jr., named above, Mr; TJowd engaging to undertake the publication, free ot charge, of a list of carpenters and others whose services could be se cured by any individual or corpora tion who desired such employment, the publisation to continue as long as possible, or until the list became too formidable. Resolution of Thanks. ! A resolution was introduced by Mr. W. M. Tye and' unanimously adopted lhanking the press of the city for the disinterested disposition it had shown both in its news col umns and in its editorial capacity to foster any movement that promised relief to the situation. The resolu tion also expressed the thanks ot those present to the city authorities .for the steps they had under taken toward relieving the needy. The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. R. Jones, president of the Car penters' and Joiners' lodge, under whose auspices 'the meeting was held. Mr. Jones designated Mr. S. C. Burns to act as presiding officer over the deliberations of the meeting. Mr. W. C. Nolen acted as secretary of the meeting. The meeting was closed with pray er by Rev. D. M. Austin, all present rising and standing reverently, while the minister invoked the divine guid ance in the plans that had been adopted. I Holiday Gifts. Manicure Sets $1.00 to $12.00 Mirrors $2.00 to $5.00 Brushes . . . . . . . . $1.50 to $5.00 Traveling Sets . . $3.00 to $5-00 Ladies Hand Bags $1.00 to $8.00 Tooth- Brush - Holders, Talcum Powder Boxes, Box Paper, these . are a few of the many nice ar ticles for Christmas Gifts. Independence Drug Store Phones 265 and 266. Men's Romeo Delightful warm felt, leather sole, high back and front, style like cut, size 6 to 11, price. . .$1.50 Toilet Style, same except low" cut, size 6 to 11, price.. .. .. .. .. .... .... .$1.25 Noiseless style, low cut, felt sole; size 6 to 11, price ..... 75c Gilmer -Moore Company . 16 S. Trvon Street. i Are you interested in anything that men wear ? If so study carefully before you buy, if dollars count with you. We can't buy clothing cheaper than other people, but- we can't expect 75 to 100 profit; therefore, you better See Our Rochester Suits and Overcoats before you make a single purchase ; for we are going to turn all Men's arid Boys' Clothing into as much cash as possible between now and Christmas. 100 Cents For a Dotta? at Mothers! Here's the biggest and best line of Boys' Clothing we have ever shown and we have cut the price on every thing a n d have Suits at . . . . $1.95 $2.95 UP i! (' ft h t ' I .' r s 4 J t i 1 V ! i 5 4 ! 4 f 4 9 ii: bong Go
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