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THE CHARLOTTE NEWS JUNE 19, 1913. The Charlotte News. PnbKflird D"" Sunday TOH EWS FCHLISHIG CO. Corner Fourth and ChnrchSU. W. C. DOD Pre.. A .s"" MRS. J. CALDWELL-. . . CUT Editor. W. . M. CELL. Adv. Mgr. Telephones. t Business Office i,2 Cttv Editor oii Edftorlal Rooms ,225 Job Office 163U sunscniPTiox rates Th; Charlotte Aew. iDally and Sunday.) ft OHa year Six months 50 Ona month jo One weJt (Sunday Only.) o0 One Sr&T .... r0g Sit raontss 50 Three months uv Times-Democrat. 0Q One year 50 Six months 25 Thre9 mouths ' SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1915. A CENSORSHIP FOR BRYAN? Since an Atlanta paper announced tbat henceforth it would not print anything of Mr. Bryan, there has been a small agitation favoring a press censorship for the commoner. The New York World says numbers of its patrons have teen calling upon, it to follow the example of the Atlanta pa per and exclude all Bryan matter from its columns. To which The World very promptly and properly replies: 'The World can conceive of no more shocking abuse of the freedom of the press than such a censorship imposed by newspapers upon a public man with whom they differ. It is bad enough when the press is gagged by government, as the case is in Europe, but a press that deliberately Prus sianizes itself is unworthy to be free. "No newspaper disagrees more em phatically with Mr. Bryan in what he has done and said than The World; but the day will never come when its columns are clcsed to him or when he is refused the right to present his cause to The World's hundreds of thousands of readers." We cannot conceive of anything more arbitrary and unfair than for a newspaper to set itself up as a censor in a case such as this. The News, like many other papers, prints much of men which it does not admire. We do not agree with many opinions cred ited to various men which are pub lished almost daily, and yet we do not consider that we have a right to ex clude from our columns legitimate opinions of a news value simply be cause we do not concur in them. In the instance in question we think Mr. Bryan is making a serious mis take in judgment in continuing his newspaper propaganda, and yet it would be the height of folly, in our opinion, for the press to close its' col umns to him. He is a big man, a brainy man and a sincere statesmen, and he has a right to be heard. The World very properly disregards the requests which nave come to it to establish, a Bryan censorship. The European press today is cursed by this very policy. The abiding virtue of the press of America is that it is open and free and will give a hearing to any honest cause or any honest individual. machinery will be full of significance. All of the former show of power will no lonser a matter of mere theory or sentiment. The great, throbbing combination of steam and iron will be come instinct with life. The dead and inert mass of metal will be convert ed into an active and practical agen cv of social and commercial value. "Whv the change? What has hap pened "to transform uselessness into utilitv? What magic force has sud denly transfused a powerful energy into "what seemed to be a stationary pile of machinery and boiling water? No lecerdemain has been worked. Nothing supernatural has happened. The cause of the change is simple. The boilinr water instead of satisfying it self with the mere noise and bubbling of boiling, pours its steam into the cvlinders of the locomotives. "This practical turn of the steam into the proper chamber forces the big machine to labor, the hitherto valueless puffing and blowing cease, for some thing better. The bluff of sound, when the throttle is opened, quickly trans forms itself into great power for ac tion. The boiling water checks its use less sinking and gets ' down to the production of practical energy. The locomotive is no longer a mass of inert metal. The inertia is gone. The steam has changed the conditions. The locomotive is now a big result produc ing agency. "Such is the difference between sentimental and practical patriotism! The mere sentimentalist is like the motionless locomotive. The steam is there, but it is not put to practical use. The patriotic sentiment is con tinuously breaking out noisily to fill the cylinders with steam. That is why, as producers of results, they are comparatively failures. "Practical patriotic business and professional men have become mem bers of the enlarged Chamber of Com merce of Charlotte and have planted themselves in the direction of becom ing vastly more useful for the com munity by virtue of their association with the civic ideals of this organization." Wants Umbrellas ForTraffic Coppers To the Editor of The News: On a recent visit to Baltimore. I was impressed with the progressive spirit of the citv. Among other things which other cities might well copy. I noticed two that I should like to pre sent through your widely-read columns to the consideration of Charlotteans, viz, (1st.) that traffic policemen, whose beat is extremely limited, and who can not occasionally seek the shade of a friendly tree or building, have large umbrellas set in iron standards by which the officers are protected from the direct rays of the sun whose heat seems intensified bv the pave ment. I speak in behalf of my friends the policemen of Charlotte, and trust that our city fathers mav see fit to provide an umbrella for the traffic of ficers at the "Square." (2nd.) I read in last night's "News" that our buildings are to be uniformly numbered bv order of the board of aldermen. This is a good plan. Let us take another hint from Baltimore and see that the numbers are placed where they can easily be read from any vehicle passing in the street, and always on a background contrasting markedly with the color of the num bers themselves. Yours very truly, "CIVITAS." THE MISSION OF A CHAMBER OF , COMMERCE: Mr. Braddock has furnished The News, the following treatise on the pur poses and aims of the ideally conduct ed chamber of commerce. His discus sion of the kind of practical patriotism which brings results is both interest ing and instructive. The functions of T Chamber of commerce are outlined with, clarity and force in the following: "Is there such a thing as practical patriotism? As a matter of fact, is patriotism of any value unless it Is practical? Verbal patriotism never makes a soldier. Patriotism of the tongue, if limited to the tongue, never makes a good citizen. Sentiment, it matters not how lofty it may be, is of very little use unless converted into cts. "Have you ever noticed a big loco motive resting on the track, fired nn tn the full measure of its steam capacity, fairly alive with the tremendous pow er with which it is invested, and, yet tanding absolutely still? Te power for movement la there; the gigantic strength to draw a heavy train-load of freight is there; the presence of tbfc propelling power of steam is there, all of which is evidenced by the noise of surplus steam, rushing through the safety-valve, and yet the locomotive does not move. Except as a mass of metal, it .is of no earthly value, so long as it remains immovable. All of the puffings of steam, all of the show of might and power, all of the physical evidence of great and valuable possi bilities amount to naught, just so long as the locomotive is motionless. What Is needed? L "The only thing that can give life and action to this great iron machine iT to open up the throttle and give the Bteam practical Play. Open the throt tie and the whole aspect changes. The puffing of the steam will have defl ate meaning;. the vibrations ol the Southern to Build Freight Terminal At Spartanburg Special to The News.. Spartanburg, June 19. Southern Railway will immediately build at Spartanburg, a modern freight ter minal consisting of separate inbound and outbound warehouses with ample team track facilities, involving con struction to cost in the neighborhood of $100,000. Authority for these im provements has been granted and bids are now being solicited from contrac tors. , The new facilities will consist of a one-story inbound freight house 40 by 198 feet, with two-story office sec tion 40 by 52 fet, the building to be constructed of- brick with concrete floor and fire-proof roof, and to be equipped with rolling steel doors; a modern one-story outbound freight house 22 by 250 feet, with concrete floor and base, frame construction and fire-proof roof; four house tracks, with a capacity of 32 cars, and four team tracks with a capacity of 29 cars. Teamways serving both warehouses and the team tracks will be paved with vitrified brick. A 20-ton Pillar crane will also be provided for the handling of heavy freight. v ork on these improvements will be started as soon as the contract has been awarded and the necessarv ma terial assembled and they will be rush ed to completion as rapidly as pos- siDie. Fully Satisfied. At a party a lady said to a little boy who was leaving. "Won't you have some more cake before you go?" "No," said he, "I'm full." "Then," said the lady, "put some cake and oranges and nuts in your pockets, won't you?" "They're full, too," said the boy. Exchange. FIRST PROTEST OVER INTERFER- E NEWT ML S F. D. A. By Associated Press. Washington,. June 19. The .first of ficial protest growing out of reports of itnerference with the mails since the European war began was before Secretary Lansing with a re quest for action. The complaint was made by Swedish Minister Ekengren, who stated that United States mail pouches destined for Sweden had been broken open in England, that letters had been op opened and censored, and that one registered unit had been retained. The communication recited two speci fic instances of interference with Unit ed States mail for Sweden, pointed out that such acts were in violation of the provisions of the World Postal Convention, and asked appropriate ac tion be taken. "While state department officials de clined to indicate what action would be takn, it was said in diplomatic circles that representations probably would be made to Great Britain asking that special precautions be taken to protect American mail passing through British territory. ' Postal officials have aimed to pre vent just such a complication. The day Italy declared war they ceased routing mails for Germany and Aus tria that way. No mail for Germany or Austria has been sent on ships touching at ports of the allies. When Dutch lines for Rotterdam announced they would call at Fal mouth the postal authorities notified the lines they could not carry-German mails. In every instance, the steam ship lines cancelled calls at Falmouth, rather than lose the mail pay. It was said at the postoffice depart ment today that no request , had yet been made by the state department for information on Swedish mails, and that no complaint of those mails being opened had been lodged with it. TO 10 MILITARY FORCES OF CHINA Peking, May 2. (Correspondence of the Asosciated Press.) China's mili tary forces are to be remodeled from top to bottom. As a first step, arms of the line regiments are to be uni fied. A most important conference has just been held at the winter palace, the residence of Yuan-Shi-Kai. There were present, inaddition to the presi dent and his cabinet and the highest ranking military and naval officers, several of the most influential Chinese not officially connected with the gov ernment. Problems of national defense were touched upon in a brief speech by the president, who. made it clear that he regards war as the greatest among apparently necessary evils. His words made a deep impression upon those present, and in the discussion which followed, there was absolutely single mindedness in endorsing Yuan's posi tion. The conference decided that new docks were absolutely necessary; that the arsenals must be modernized and expanded; that service in the army must be popularized and ade quately compensated; that coast de fences must be established, and where obsolete or inadequate, reconstructed; and that naval bases must be provid ed for north and south China. . The principal decision, however, was that providing for the unification of Chinese armaments. The six army divisions, investigation has proved, use ten or more different types of guns. 'It is proposed to replace these with one style which will possess the best features of the best modern weapon. BOARD OF HEALTH HAS BULLETIN ON CANCER IF IF IF Several formerly considered "GREAT POWERS" cant DO GERMANY what a picnic Germany would have with HINGLAND and FRANCE alone com bined. If there is any sad thought to mortal man or nation must be "I aint what I thought I was" and is fur ther proof "Talk is cheap but bread cost money".,.. And how humiliating to pride it must be for the GREAT MISTRESS of the SAE to "request" Uncle Sam protest against "UNFAIR SEA WAR" "UNFAIR" because the "MISTRESS'" ships are sinking fast before her noble worthy foe whose ac tual "sea DOGS" have not yet enter ed the awful fray. Some say cowards hit below the belt BUT COWARDS generally bunch and jump on ONE; tire Insure with r, Alexanders F. D. Thos. L. NEUTRALS Safe Blowers in East Spencer Frightened Away Before Completing Job Special to The News. Salisbury, June 19. Safe blowers vis ited the sto'-e of C. E. Fesperman in East Spencer but were frightened ott before they got to the inner portion of the safe. They had blown the door, however before a neghbor awaken ed by the noise appeared and the two robber, rsde a getaway. (Bulletin North Carolina State Board of Health.) Cancer 'is on the increase. The state board of health realizing the timely importance of checking this in creasing disease among our people has just prepared and issued 50.0UU copies of a special leaflet on the sub ject of "Cancer and What You Should Know About It." Largely because of public ignorance and neglect cancer now proves fatal in over 90 per cent of the attacks, whereas 90 per cent could be cured through early recognition and prompt removal. Herein lies hope for the control of cancer. It is at this point the people must be informed ,and made to know the nature and facts concern ing the disease. They must knew that it is largely preventable. Cancer is beiieved to be caused most generally by the constant irri tation of some local tissue. It is known to be more prevalent in over nourished people. It is evident that these predisposing causes can D3 con trolled, therefore it is safe to say that cancer is preventable. By avoid ing continued irritation as the pres sure of a pipe stem on the tongue or the lips or a corset stay on the breast and by avoiding over nutrition, predisposition to cancer can be great ly diminished. The board issues the pamphlet as a message of hope to infovm the people that if "taken in time the ma jority of the cases of cancer arc curable, that in early operation lies the only hope of cure. For this free leaflet on cancer, write to the state board of health, Raleigh. Bonds and License Required, Put Salisbury-Spencer Jitneys Out of Business Special to The News. Salisbury, June 19. Jitney cars that have been running between Sal isbury and Spencer and Salisbury and Est Spencer fo several weess have suPK-ndfed operation on account or the cost of the bonds required by the Salisbury aldermen. Bonds and li ceuso taxes would amount tc three b'-ndred dollars a year a car. It costs only 4 cents a day to use the Let us tell you what it is costing you to be Without one! Reach for your telephone and call 40 Pound & Moore Exclusive Agents Deaths Mr. J. W. Page. Special to Tha News. Salisbury, June 19. Mr. John W. Page, aged 54, died after an illness of several hours at his home on West Liberty street of acute indigestion. A widow and eight children survive. Two daughters are nurses in watts Hospital, Durham. The other children live here. The pallbearers with one exception will be brothers of the deceased. !HIC (Hasan . a n r mm z mr Us Men's Genuine Palm Beach Pants, $2.50 Palm Beach Oxfords $2.50 and $3.00 "EOT W IDiijlLilis, HEADQUARTERS FOR KEEP KOOL CLOTHES. Genuine Palm Beach Suits, light and dark colors, cold water shrunk. All sizes up to 50. Choice. . .$7.50 Genuine Palm Beach Suits, light and dark colors $4.95 Panama Suits $3.95 Boys' Palm Beach and Panama Suits. .$2.98, $3.50, $3.95 and $4.50 Boys' Palm Beach Pants. . . .98c Men's Genuine Palm Beach Pants, light and dark colors, sizes up to 50, choice , , .2,50 Boys' Wash Suits in white and colors, Middys, Admiral, Oliver Twist and Russians, 48, 75, 89, 98c and $1.50. Men's Shirts 75c 50 dozen Men's $1.00 White and Colored Coat Shirts, full size, well made, choice. . 75c Lion and Belk White and Fancy Coat Shirts.. 98c, $1.25 and $1.50 Sport Shirts ...... . . 50 and 98c Men's Summer Underwear, 37 l-2c Big lot Men's Nainsook, Mesh and Bal Underwear, 50c values, Belk's price. . 37 l-2c 'Men's Straws 98c, $1.50 & $2.00 New style Panamas and Leg horns, $2.00, $3.50, $3.95 and $5.00 25c Lisle and Silk Sox, Seconds ....12 l-2c Ipswich Silk Sox, white and all colors. 25c Phoenix Silk Sox, white and all colors, also clock work.. 50c 25c Wash Ties. ...... .12 l-2c WE SELL IT FOR LESS. I 'ft 'Will 111 FOR SALE. UPTOWN ICE HOUSE East 4th Street and South ern Railway, Two Blocks from "SQUARE." STANDARD ICE & FUEL COMPANY Miss Annie Bowers. Special to The News. . Salisbury, June 19. Mrs. Annie Bowers, aged 61, died at the home or a daughter, Mrs. M. M. Clark, with whom she lived. The body was taken to Stanly county for burial. Mr. Charles Hudson. Special to The News. Crester, S. C. June 19. Charles Hudson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. v. J-Hudson, of the Armenia communi ty, died Tuesday morning fol'.owlng a few days' illness. The funeral ser vices were conducted at the hon-e Wednesday by the Rev. Waddy T. Duncan and the burial occurred in tha Armenia giavevaxd. ff.fc1La! Ank.7cnti)filv.ll KUIs to to3 . anV A'oldi inei-iUicY 'JPfiJlrt nnfiinn.V'9tciv ft? rtrrtv 5. UiaJSGJl&'KUAN&'H'ILlLe, for 2 ' vesrs Hr.-a 3 Be;:. Sr.fes;. Always Mistll SOiBSjJ J'PQlSTSB'ERriVh j M EDALS Let us quote you prices on medals of all kinds. Can make them on short notice. Designs submitted on request. GARIBALDI, BRUNS & DIXON, LEADING JEWELER i 1i '4$ 'iC - -'F v.- $ V v J DENTIST3. M A Jfc Jfc Jl. J6. jt jh, jt, -JtXJ'i iC Iv -JC "iC "VC IS" -ii if Vf -tf - v 'tr 1C V DR GEO. E. DENNIS, DENTIST 702 Commercial Building. Phone 3002. Dr. H. C- Henderson. Dr. R. B. Gadd? HENDERSON & GADDY DENTIST Office, Hunt Bldg., 9.02 1-2 N. TryonSU Phone 216, I. W. JAMISON, DENTISTS Office 'Phone 325. Hesldence 962J, i !i i'x s" i.' & Ss ii ROOFING Does Your Roof Leak? Let. us make it ramDroof and pit your gutters and conductor pipes fa good order. We are specialists in building and repairing tin, iron or - i mnlt sit.t3 roots, rurnaco wor pxuw.'w done. C. F. SHUMAN. LINVILLE The summer schedules of the various railways are ar ranged to make connections through from Charlotte and the Piedmont Section to Montezuma, which is the station for Linville. The route is over the C. C. & 0. Ry. to Johnson City, thence via the E. T. & W. N. C. to Montezuma. This very attractive trip leads through beautiful scenery. ' ' Passengers arrive at des tination at about 7 P. M.. The round trip fare from Charlotte is $10.95. Further information may be. .obtained by addressing James P. Vining, Eseeola Inn. Linville, N. C. 1 6-5-20t Everybody Enjoys the Sweet Tone of the I h iJh hi I In many homes there's hardly an idle moment for the Stfeff Piano. The children, with their practicing in the afternoon the older people in the evening to say nothing of the many times a day the housewife stops to play a "tune." Honestly now don't you think there is too much happiness to be gotten from a Stieff Piano or Player Piano, for you to be without one? At least, heap the Stieff. Let us explain our Direct Selling Plan, Let us show you how easy you can own it. 219.S. Tryon St. Charlotte, N. C. Built, Repaired and Guarantied R. S. GAR WON & BRO. 36 Howell Arcade. Phone 9221 -? w X w w X xwV j- AorwiTPCTS. J'- ; -V- o'- - - i ; c : . ' . -,r vi "4f f -VT --11" " " " F. L. BQNFOEY, ARCHITECT Supervision of Construction. 215 North iryon i. will tm a. Safeguard to your Fam nee. Pension in your own iu - will irive you a feeling of Safety. . . 0- - m tentment and Satisfaction. WHAT? 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